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Contents 13 STRONG AND HEALTHY

Five Ways to Strengthen Kids’ Immunity

14 MINDFUL WALKING Meditative Steps for Well-Being

16 THE UPSIDE

OF LOCKDOWNS

Air Gets Cleaner Around the Globe

18 HEALING WATERS

Hot Baths Rejuvenate Body and Mind

22 WHOLE-BODY

DENTISTRY

Biological Dentists Get to the Root Causes

28 NO-WASTE

GARDEN EDIBLES

Ways to Maximize Your Garden’s Bounty

32 HOW AWE CAN

TRANSFORM OUR LIVES

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Lil’ L.E.A.F. Roaming Reptiles Event

axine Hunter, with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agriculture Science, will teach kids about the reptiles that roam about from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., August 7, at Sholom Park, in Ocala. Participants will discover the difference between a friendly and unfriendly snake, search for hidden snake eggs at the park and have a snack and story time in the shade. Space will be limited to allow for social distancing. A coronavirus screening form must be completed at check-in. No walk-ins are permitted. Sholom Park requires little or no supplemental watering. Native plants are combined with cultivated ornamentals, perennials and annuals creating a beautiful and resilient landscape. Sholom It is a place of natural beauty comprised of meadows, woodland areas, flowers and trees, as well as native wildlife for everyone to enjoy. Location: 7110 SW 80th Ave., Ocala. Register (required) at Sholom Park.org/lil-l-e-a-f. For more information, call 352-873-0848.

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ature CoastEco Tours is offering a special nighttime guided kayaking tour from 8 to 11 p.m., August 11, on the Chassahowitzka River to watch the Perseids meteor shower put on a dazzling display in the night sky (up to 60 meteors per hour). Participants will learn about constellations, see shooting stars and fireflies and hear frogs and owls. There is also a talk about the moon and how our tides effects wildlife. Nature CoastEco Tours specializes in connecting people with nature off the beaten path. The tours in Homosassa, Chassahowitzka, Crystal River and Weeki Wachee are perfect for people that want to explore the real Florida wilderness, view wildlife, take photos and learn about the area’s history and ecosystems. See the area like a local. Cost is $65 per person, including kayak, paddle, life jacket and Whistle. Book in advance at NatureCoastEcotours.com or 352-422-1122.

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he annual ARTSPEAKS premier poetry event will take place at the Historic Thomas Center from 5 to 8 p.m., August 30. ARTSPEAKS promotes healthy communities through the intersection of art and mental health by exploring and utilizing the expressive and therapeutic uses of poetry, creative writing and literature. Headquartered in Alachua County since 2012, ARTSPEAKS is dedicated to promoting literacy, encouraging creativity, bringing awareness through art activism, expanding ideas and opportunity by providing a medium for expression through the art of poetry, spoken word and storytelling. Location: 302 NE 6th Ave., Gainesville. For more information, visit Tinyurl.com/ARTSPEAKSPoetryEvent.

The Price Is Right is Live at the O-Dome

ood Games Live, Inc., will present The Price Is Right Live interactive stage show at 7:30 p.m., August 23, at the UF Stephen C. O’Connell Center, that gives eligible individuals the chance to hear their names called and, “Come on down.” Prizes include appliances, vacations and even a new car. Registration begins at 4:30pm. and arena access is at 6:30 p.m. Inspired by the classic TV game show, participants will play Plinko, Cliffhangers and The Big Wheel, plus choose from the fabulous showcase. Contestants are selected at random from the pool of registrants 18 or older. The Price Is Right Live has entertained millions of guests and given away more than $12 million in cash and prizes. Location: 250 Gale Lemerand Dr., Gainesville. For tickets, call 352-392-1653or visit OconnellCenter.ufl.edu/events/the-priceis-right-live. August 2020

health briefs

The more a couple shares affectionate hugs, kisses and cuddles, the more satisfied they are in the marriage, a new study from the State University of New York at Binghamton shows. It tested 184 heterosexual couples on the effects of non-sexual intimate touching like holding hands or cuddling while watching TV rather than actions intended to lead to sex. The more affection the couples routinely experienced, the more they felt satisfied with their partners’ touch, even if they had “avoidant attachment styles” and ordinarily were more reserved with physical displays of affection. “Interestingly, there’s some evidence that holding your partner’s hand while you’re arguing de-escalates the argument and makes it more productive,” says lead author Samantha Wagner.

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Eat More Fiber for a Longer Life Eating the right kind of fiber lowers the risk of death from multiple causes, reports a new study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Researchers from the University of Toronto followed more than 92,924 Japanese people 45 to 74 years old for nearly 20 years and found men that ate higher levels of dietary fiber had a 23 percent reduced risk of death compared to those that ate the least dietary fiber; the figure was 18 percent for women. The more dietary fiber people ate, the less likely they were to die from cardiovascular or respiratory diseases and injuries; it also protected against cancer mortality in men, but not women. Fiber from fruits, beans and vegetables, but not from cereals, was linked to lower mortality.

Children and young adults diagnosed with celiac disease have been found with elevated blood levels of toxic chemicals found in pesticides, nonstick cookware and fire retardants, reports a new study from the New York University Grossman School of Medicine published in Environmental Research. Researchers analyzed levels of toxic chemicals in the blood of 30 children and young adults ages 3 to 21 after being diagnosed with celiac disease. They compared those results to those of 60 other young people of similar age, sex and race. Girls with higher than normal exposure to pesticides known as dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylenes were at least eight times more likely to have celiac disease. If they had elevated levels of perfluoroalkyls (nonstick chemicals found in products like Teflon), they were five to nine times more likely to have the disease. Boys were twice as likely to receive a celiac diagnosis if they had elevated blood levels of polybrominated diphenyl ethers (fire-retardant chemicals). 8

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Increase Focus by Reducing Saturated Fat Eating a meal heavy in saturated fat can hinder the ability to concentrate, even five hours later, a new study from the Ohio State University College of Medicine shows. Researchers tested 51 women on computer games that measured attention spans and response times, and then fed them a 930-calorie meal that mimicked the fare of fastfood restaurants. For half the subjects, their meal was cooked in saturated fat, and for the others it was cooked with sunflower oil that is high in unsaturated fat. Five hours later, the women that ate the saturated fat meal had erratic and slower response times on the 10-minute concentration tests and they were less able to maintain their attention.

Dirt Can Help Heal Wounds Dirt has specific healing properties for wounds, new research from the University of British Columbia has found. The study published in Blood Advances reported that the presence of soil in wounds helps activate a blood protein known as coagulation factor XII that kicks off a rapid chain reaction helping trigger the formation of a plug, sealing the wound and limiting blood loss. “Excessive bleeding is responsible for up to 40 percent of mortality in trauma patients. In extreme cases and in remote areas without access to health care and wound-sealing products like sponges and sealants, sterilized soil could potentially be used to stem deadly bleeding following injuries,” says senior author Dr. Christian Kastrup. The study was done with sterilized dirt; unsterilized dirt poses a risk of infection.

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Sarah Papworth, a conservation biologist at the University of London, and artist Rory McCann designed a menagerie of imaginary beasts to find out which animals people were most willing to support. “Donations are really key to a lot of institutions,” says Diogo Veríssimo, a conservation biologist with the nonprofit San Diego Zoo Global. “Without them, many of the largest conservation organizations would struggle to survive.” It is common knowledge that people favor those they find adorable—tigers over turtles, for instance—but no one knows exactly which physical and nonphysical features motivate donors. From all the different body shapes, sizes, colors, eye positions and furriness, hundreds of past conservation donors ranked the imaginary species. Animals that were larger and more colorful were most likely to solicit donations, as reported in Conservation Letters. But it turns out that cuteness is not the only thing that matters, because the formula doesn’t account for the impact of popular culture. A study in Poland found that proboscis monkeys, once labeled the world’s ugliest primate, received a surge in donations through crowdfunding after starring in popular memes poking fun at their appearance. Maybe there really is no such thing as bad publicity. 10

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Nature Needs More Space

All over the world, plants and animals are increasingly threatened by human activities and habitat encroachment. A 2019 study published in Science News estimates that 1 million species face extinction within decades. The natural world makes the planet livable by cleaning the air, filtering water, cycling carbon dioxide and pollinating crops. To impede biodiversity loss, governments are working to set aside more space for natural habitats. The UN Convention on Biodiversity (Tinyurl.com/ Post2020GlobalFramework), which is now under consideration, seeks to designate 30 percent of land and sea as protected by 2030 and 50 percent by 2050 in order to revive ecosystems and safeguard the diversity of species on Earth. Humans have altered more than three-quarters of Earth’s surface, and of the 14 terrestrial biomes, such as tropical rainforest, tundra or desert, eight retain less than 10 percent of undeveloped wilderness, according to a 2016 study in Current Biology. Many species have already vanished.

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In 2018, the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that fossils belonged to mineral rights owners, threatening to put a damper on scientific fossil hunting by paleontologists, but the Montana Supreme Court has now decided that fossils should not be deemed minerals, thereby restoring ownership of two dinosaurs buried together to the landowners, as had been customary in the past. A year after buying their property, Mary Anne and Lige Murray, along with a private fossil hunter, found an impressive array of specimens, including a complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton. Scientists like David Polly, an Indiana University paleontologist and past president of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology, had warned that tying fossils to mineral rights would make it harder to get permission to excavate them and put the ownership of fossils already on display into doubt. They also feared that distinctive fossils would be purchased by private collectors, denying access to the public and researchers.

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Bug Bites

Bumblebees Chew Leaves to Hasten Pollen Production

When trying to establish colonies in early spring, bees rely on flower pollen as a protein source for raising their young. Consuelo De Moraes, a chemical ecologist and entomologist at Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zurich, in Switzerland, reported in Science that at least three species of bumblebees use their mouth parts to snip little confetti bits out of plant foliage, and that the biting gets more widespread when there’s a pollen shortage. Experiments show that mustard and tomato plants nibbled by Bombus terrestris bees bloomed earlier than unbitten plants by days or weeks. In a caged-bee test, bumblebees trapped with non-blooming plants were more likely to poke holes in foliage after three days without pollen than a bee group buzzing among plentiful flowers. When researchers switched the bees’ situations, those trapped without blooms started nibbling leaves, too. Professor of Biology Dave Goulson, at the University of Sussex, in England, says, “I can imagine that hungry bees unable to find flowers might try biting leaves in desperation.”

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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is spending $230 million this fiscal year to start building two new prototype nuclear reactors over the next seven years as part of an Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program. Both will be built in equal partnership with an industrial firm and could receive up to $4 billion in funding from the DOE. Commercial nuclear generators supply 20 percent of U.S. electrical power and 50 percent of our carbon-free energy. The inventory comprises 96 reactors, down from 113 in the early 1990s. More reactors are slated to close, and the nuclear industry’s share of the electricity supply is expected to fall, yet engineers continue to develop designs for reactors they say will be safer and more efficient. Proponents of nuclear power doubt the program will spur construction of new commercial reactors as long as natural gas and renewable energy remain relatively cheap. Robert Rosner, a physicist at the University of Chicago, says, “New builds can’t compete with renewables.”

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Tropical Forests Face Climate Change Risk

Tropical forests remove and absorb carbon from the atmosphere as they grow, and researchers estimate that despite current deforestation levels, they still hold more carbon than civilization has generated by burning coal, oil and natural gas over the past 30 years. But as trees stressed by heat and drought due to global warming die and release their carbon, their ability to act as reservoirs will diminish. A global team of more than 200 researchers led by tropical ecologist Oliver Phillips, of Leeds University, measured more than half a million trees in 813 forests in 24 countries to calculate how much carbon the different forests now store, based on the height, diameter and species of each tree. Their research, published in Science, also looked at how carbon storage varied from place to place using data from 590 long-term monitoring plots. If warming reaches 2° C above preindustrial levels, the study found huge swaths of the world’s tropical forests will begin to lose more carbon than they accumulate. Already, the hottest forests in South America have reached that point.

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During daylight hours when outside temperatures are highest, close all windows to seal out the humidity and heat. Open them at night to expel hot air and welcome the night’s fresh breezes. To speed up ventilation, place a window fan on the east side of the house blowing in to pull in cooler night air, and another window fan on the west side blowing out to expel warm air. Ceiling fans are great, but technically, they cool people, not the house, so there’s no need to run them in empty rooms. Set the rotation counterclockwise to push air down and at the fastest setting for maximum relief. Fan blades collect dust; regular wiping is recommended to maintain good air quality. Blade size and angles matter—choose those big enough for the room, set at 12-to-15-degree angles.

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keep from transferring heat into living spaces. The sun’s effect intensifies as it radiates through windows. Shutters, awnings and external blinds will keep unwanted heat outside, as can strategically placed trees and shrubs that shade east- and west-facing windows. Reflective or sun-control film on windows reduces solar heat and keeps out ultraviolet rays. Close curtains (preferably with white backs) in any room that gets direct sunlight.

Too Hot for Summer

Replace heat-generating items around the house with cooler alternatives. Choose eco-friendly LED lights instead of traditional, hot-to-thetouch lightbulbs. Hang-dry clothes in the sun rather than running the dryer. Grab the slow-cooker, Instant Pot or outdoor barbecue and give the oven a break. Ditch the dishwasher’s heated drying option; choose the air-dry cycle instead.

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On a scorching day, the air conitioner may be the only option. Replace an old unit with a newer, high-efficiency model and invest in a smart thermostat that can be programmed based on daily schedules and weather conditions. Dirty filters use much more energy than clean ones, so replace or clean them regularly.

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COVID-19 pandemic has many of us reaching for virus-zapping bleach disinfectants, but Gilbert advises not to overuse them. Once the viral threat is past, it’s wise to go back immediately to natural cleaners like vinegar and baking soda. A 2015 study in Occupational & Environmental Medicine of more than 9,000 children ages 6 to 12 in Spain, Holland and Finland found the incidence of infections such as flu, tonsillitis, sinusitis, bronchitis and pneumonia was more prevalent in homes where bleach was used.

Strong and Healthy 4 Five Ways to Strengthen Kids’ Immunity

Get them outside around dirt:

by Ronica O’Hara

ith American children increasingly afflicted with asthma and allergies, it’s critical to help them build up their natural immunity. Microbial ecologist Jack Gilbert, Ph.D., of the University of California San Diego School of Medicine, co-founder of the crowdsourced American Gut Project, advises, “Furry pets, the outdoors, dirt in the backyard, forests—life!” As the co-author of Dirt Is Good: The Advantage of Germs for Your Child’s Developing Immune System, Gilbert is part of an emerging scientific consensus called the “hygiene hypothesis”, which posits that excessive sterility—being overzealous in protecting our children from germs and other microbes—can dampen the ability of their bodies to fight off allergens and infections. “As a species, we have evolved in a world full of microbes, and our immune systems have developed to cope with that,” he says. “The immune system needs to be used and trained by exposure to the world around it.” From birth onward, here are some proven strategies that strengthen kids’ immune systems.

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caesarean section, and about half the time it’s optional rather than necessary—perhaps because parents don’t understand that babies born in this manner have been shown to have altered immune development, reduced gut microbiome diversity and a higher risk of developing allergies, atopy and asthma in the short term, with a longterm risk of obesity, according to a study published in The Lancet. Likewise, breastfeeding protects against the likelihood of viruses, eye and urinary tract infections, inflammatory bowel disease, gastroenteritis, lymphoma, leukemia, and Type 1 and 2 diabetes, reports the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Feed them the right foods:

Provide lots of antioxidant-rich fruits, veggies and fiber—organic when possible—while avoiding processed foods. “The intestinal lining of the gastrointestinal tract serves as the body’s first line of defense against many pathogens. Through certain strains of probiotics and prebiotics found in whole food, we can help landscape our child’s intestinal microbiome to create a positive effect on their innate and adaptive immune responses,” says Krystal Plonski, a Seattle naturopathic physician with a pediatric focus.

Whether toddlers are making mud pies, older kids are growing gardens or teens are kicking up dust on the sports field, childrens’ immune systems thrive when they meet the microbial richness of dirt and the vitamin-D boost of the sunny outdoors. In a study in The New England Journal of Medicine that focused on two technology-free communities, Amish children that lived and worked at old-fashioned family dairy farms had a quarter and a fifth the rate of asthma and allergies, respectively, as Hutterite children that lived off-site from their community’s large industrialized farms. Georgetown University researchers report that sunlight, besides producing vitamin D, energizes infection-fighting T-cells in the skin that play a central role in human immunity.

Get them a pet: The dirt, germs

and fur that dogs and cats bring to a house may be just what young immune systems need. Finnish researchers following 397 babies found those that grew up in homes with pets were 44 percent less likely to develop an ear infection and 29 percent less likely to receive antibiotics than pet-free babies. Canadian researchers found that babies from families with pets—70 percent of which were dogs—showed higher levels of two types of microbes linked to lower risks of becoming allergic and obese. They theorize that exposure to dirt and bacteria early in life—for example, in a dog’s fur and on its paws—can create early immunity. Ronica A. O’Hara is a Denver-based health writer. Connect at OHaraRonica@gmail.com. August 2020

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he health benefits of walking, such as stress reduction, improved joint mobility, lower blood pressure and increased oxygen, are well known, but walking or hiking with a meditative focus offers some other unexpected perks. Mindful walking that fosters focus on each step can combat depression, anxiety and unhealthy food cravings by boosting neurotransmitters. Studies from the University of Exeter, in England, reveal that chocolate cravings and consumption are reduced after just a 15-minute walk, and a German study found overweight people that walked briskly for 15 minutes had less desire for sugary snacks. A 2016 study in Complementary Therapies in Medicine found that meditative walking for 30 minutes three times a week reduced arterial stiffness and the stress hormone cortisol in a 12-week period. Individuals with Type 2 diabetes also had healthier blood sugar levels. Further, the group that employed mindful walking exhibited significant improvement compared to the control group that engaged in regular, non-meditative walking.

Mindful Me-Time Like seated meditation, meditative walking fosters mind-body awareness that can nourish the spirit. “Some of the world’s greatest artists, like Johann Sebastian Bach and William Blake, were well aware of this, and spent much time on long walks exploring their inner worlds,” says Reino Gevers, of Majorca, Spain. The author of Deep Walking for Body, Mind and Soul, he sees walking meditation as an invitation to tap into the bigger matrix of life. “Deep walking, also pilgrimage walking, is spending time alone in nature to walk off the things that are weighing heavy on your shoulders. These could be hurtful and traumatic

events like the loss of a family member, divorce or financial loss. While practicing mindful walking, there is a reconnection to the natural rhythm of life.” Meditative walking calms the amygdala, the portion of the brain that can become hyper-reactive from trauma and keep us in the loop of anxiety. Introduced to meditative walking by a spiritual teacher, Carolyn Sinclair, in Houston, found deep healing from depression after a devastating divorce. “Even though I knew tai chi, qigong and sitting meditation, I couldn’t lift my head off the pillow, couldn’t sleep and wasn’t eating,” says Sinclair, who relinquished all medications after six months of taking mindful steps. Today, she blogs at Walking-Meditation.com and attributes her capacity to feel joy and her improved emotional resilience to the practice. “We cannot stay in sitting meditation all day long, and life will always throw us a curve ball,” she says. “Walking meditation allows us to be in the world, but not attached to the chaos and drama. This form of meditation helps train the mind to reside in the present moment during our everyday activities.”

Resetting Body and Soul Going for a mindful walk can cultivate sensory nuance, especially to changing angles of sunlight and the dance of turning seasons. Psychologist Hugh O’Donovan, in Cork, Ireland, the author of Mindful Walking: Walk Your Way to Mental and Physical Well-Being, says, “The body is a powerful instrument

of connection. It appears too simple, but this is a necessary aspect of mindful walking for the beginner right through to the more experienced practitioner. It is in this slowing down that you begin to notice.” In 2015, he traversed the entire length of his native country and was reminded, he says, that “In this mindful walking space, the world can come alive at every sensory level. You can see the colors, the textures, the contrasts, the shade, the magic.” Gevers concurs, “There is a major difference in just walking for exercise and deep walking. When you do mindful walking, you open your senses to the world around you. What do you smell, hear and feel?”

Buddha Steps Mindful walking begins with communing with each step, heel-totoe, on Mother Earth. “The beauty of walking meditation is that once it becomes a habit, we can bring it everywhere, naturally,” emphasizes Sinclair. O’Donovan, whose mantra is, “Show up, slow down and notice”, inspires us all when he says, “You might think, ‘I’ve seen grass a million times; I know grass,’ but this limits the possibility to know in a deeper way. Grass is not just grass when you walk mindfully.” Marlaina Donato is a composer and body-mind-spirit author. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

Tips on Meditative Walking From Carolyn Sinclair: n Find a safe, quiet place to walk. A park, your yard, in nature is best, but you can even choose a mall before the stores open. n Set aside a specific amount of time to walk and start with 10- or 15-minute increments. n Wear shoes and set your gaze about 12 to 15 feet angled toward the ground in front of you. Relax. Keep arms and shoulders loose; head and neck in alignment. n Observe the smell of the earth, flowers and trees. Feel the moisture in the air and how it effects your skin; recognize the temperature. Notice how you maintain balance as you walk; how a rock and uneven surfaces feel underfoot. n Notice any tension without trying to change it—just observe and avoid analyzing, comparing or editing. n Experience the sensation of feeling the soles of the feet as each foot touches the ground. One shouldn’t be fooled by its simplicity. The mind will always wander; consequently, it’s not necessary to try to stop the mind from thinking. All that is needed is to bring attention back to feeling the soles of the feet, again and again. They contain energy meridian lines and

acupuncture and chakra points that communicate energetically to every cell and every organ of the body. n Avoid headphones or music whenever possible. With mindfulness, you will be tapping into the music of your sole/soul and experience peace and tranquility. n If you don’t have time to go out, practice in the living room, going slowly in a clockwise direction, or walk down a hallway in your home or office. n Something miraculous happens when we bring our awareness to the feet. This is one of the deepest secrets of the Buddha. Bring your awareness to the soles of your feet when grocery shopping or when you are standing in line at the bank. Always bring your awareness to the soles of your feet, even when sitting at a desk or waiting in the doctor’s office.

From Reino Gevers: Start with a short 10- to 15-minute walk and do it every day of every week. You will soon begin to notice the positive effects on body and mind. If you put yourself under pressure by wanting to do too much too soon, you will inevitably fail and get frustrated. It’s a small change in one’s daily habit that has an enormous positive impact. August 2020

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Air Gets Cleaner Around the Globe

by Kimberly B. Whittle

round the world, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way millions of people live their dayto-day lives, but despite their dire consequences, government-mandated lockdowns have had an unintended positive consequence: cleaner air. In China, as major cities shuttered factories and reduced transportation

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earlier this year, experts found that carbon emissions dropped by about 100 million tons over a two-week period. Scientists at the Royal Belgian Institute for Space Aeronomy, in Brussels, are using satellite measurements of air quality to estimate the changes in nitrogen dioxide (NO2)—a pollutant emitted into the air when fossil fuels are burned—over the major epicenters

of the outbreak. Their research shows that NO2 pollution over Chinese cities decreased by an average of 40 percent during the lockdown compared to the same period in 2019. Across the United Kingdom, the reduction in traffic and industry similarly impacted the climate. Within the first six weeks of lockdowns, in London, Birmingham, Bristol and Cardiff, NO2 and fine particulate pollutant levels dropped by a third to half, with large declines recorded in other cities. These are the two air pollutants that have the biggest health impacts on people, says James Lee, professor of atmospheric chemistry at the University of York and research fellow at the National Centre for Atmospheric Science. The U.S. has been part of these trends, as well. In Los Angeles, known for its smog, the air quality index improved by about 20 percent during March. According to Yifang Zhu, a professor at the University of California (UC) Los Angeles Fielding School of Public Health, during March, the region recorded the longest stretch of “good” air quality that it has experienced for 25 years. NASA has observed significant air quality improvements in other parts of the U.S., as well. Satellite data for March showed that the mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions had the lowest monthly atmospheric levels of NO2 that month since 2005. Data on NO2 from the Aura Ozone Monitoring Instrument over the Northeast in March indicated that levels of the pollutant in March of this year were about 30 percent lower on average across the region of the I-95 corridor from Washington, D.C., to Boston than the mean of the previous five years. Another immediate benefit of the reduction in pollutants is their effect on the pandemic itself. Public health experts agree people that have higher long-term exposure to fine particulate pollution have a 15 percent greater likelihood of dying from COVID-19. They attribute this to the lung damage caused over time by air pollution, combined with the fact that the virus targets the lungs and increases the risk of pneumonia. Experts warn, however, that the cleaner air is likely to be temporary if we return to pre-COVID-19 levels of travel and industry. Although we have seen a dramatic reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, carbon dioxide (CO2) levels—another important contribu-

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own to our very cells, water is the foundation of life. In the ancient Greco-Roman world, bathing in hot mineral springs and cool saltwater was a common ritual for better health, and spaces dedicated to baths were considered sacred. Stepping into a warm tub harkens back to the safety of the womb while offering abundant health benefits. Opting for a bath instead of a shower can not only help minimize headaches, insomnia, menstrual cramps, depression and chronic pain, but soothe a burnt-out nervous system. It can also enliven stagnant blood and lymphatic fluids, enabling metabolic waste to be carried out of the body through perspiration. “Hydrotherapy is used in many natural health systems for a wide variety of ailments from inflammation to nervous system dysfunction and skin conditions. Whether you have access to a bathtub or not, there are many ways you can apply these traditional practices to your own self-care routine,” says Marlene Adelmann, herbalist and founder of the Herbal Academy, in Bedford, Massachusetts. Whether we step into a full-body tub or a foot basin, water is a balm for the modern spirit bogged down by information overload and world events. “Taking time away in the sanctuary of warm water allows us to slip into a different state of mind and to release the energetic armor we

defend ourselves with, as well as recuperate and heal internally,” says Kiva Rose Hardin, herbalist and co-editor of Plant Healer magazine, in New Mexico.

Insulin Sensitivity, Pain and Depression A good bath can lower chronic systemic inflammation associated with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia. It can also impact how the body uses insulin. A 2018 study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology shows that immersion in hot water counters low-grade inflammation and increases glucose metabolism in individuals unable to exercise. Hot baths relax muscles by promoting blood circulation through the tissues and prompting the nervous system into a calming parasympathetic mode. Cold-water soaks—preferably in the morning—provide perks that include boosting immunity and increasing depression-zapping endorphins such as dopamine.

A Handful of Nature The skin is our largest organ, and what we put into the bath affects us from the outside-in. Bentonite clay for detoxing and Dead Sea salts for pain are great choices. Studies going back to the 1990s show significant, lasting effects of Dead

Sea salts on those with osteoarthritis of the knee, as well as rheumatoid arthritis. Fortifying the bath with Epsom salts, evaporated sea salt or Himalayan pink salt is highly beneficial. “Himalayan salt has 84 valuable trace minerals, including potassium, magnesium and sodium. It draws out toxins, cleanses the skin and helps cleanse the body energetically,” says Hellen Yuan, founder of the bath product company Hellen, in Brooklyn. Adding bundles of fresh or dried herbs or snipping them into sachets can strengthen immune response and provide a welcome antidote to work-related stress. “Aromatic herbs and essential oils are inhaled through our olfactory system and make a beeline to our brains, signaling that it’s time to relax or feel energized,” says Adelmann, who emphasizes practical common sense. “Although flowers and leaves floating in the tub make for lovely social media posts, most household plumbing cannot handle big, bulky plant material. The simplest way to add herbs to a bath is by making a super-concentrated tea.” Hardin concurs, recommending fresh or dried lavender, flowering goldenrod tops, holy basil leaves (tulsi, Ocimum tenuiflorum) or calendula blossoms.

Sacred Waters Baths are good medicine for both genders. “Men carry so much stress in their bodies and typically hold in a lot of tension. A good bath brew eases the muscles and replenishes the mind and soul,” says Yuan. Bathing can be the ultimate sacred offering to the body. From her wood-fired outdoor tub at the edge of a starlit mesa, Hardin advises, “Efforts need not be expensive or time-consuming. Just focused intent will inherently return a sufficient degree of sensuality, magic and beauty to the bath.” Marlaina Donato is the author of Multidimensional Aromatherapy. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

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From Hellen Yuan: Foot baths are a

great alternative to a full-body bath because of the 72,000-plus nerve endings in our feet and the six acupuncture meridian points.

From Marlene Adelmann:

Essential oils should always be properly diluted and dispersed in oil, thick aloe vera leaf gel, Castile soap or a dispersing agent such as Solubol. Water, alcohol and hydrosol are not safe carriers, as they do not disperse the essential oils. For aromatherapy bath salts, dilute essential oils in a small amount of oil before stirring into the salt. For nut allergies, avoid almond oil.

Nourishing Additions Add Zing to Bath Waters Organic apple cider vinegar: 1 cup to a bath to balance skin pH levels, combat yeast infections and soothe sunburn

Himalayan salt: ½ cup to bath water for acne, eczema and psoriasis

Dead Sea salts or sea salt: ½ cup to bath water for psoriasis and arthritis pain

Chamomile flowers or organic, dried rose petals:

1 extra-strong cup to bath water for relaxation and better sleep or use herbs gathered in a muslin bag or sock and steep in the bath

Ginger: ½ cup shredded fresh ginger or 1 teaspoon ginger

powder to bath water for increasing the body’s chi, boosting immunity and relieving pain. Follow-up with a shower to rinse off perspiration (contraindicated in the presence of high blood pressure, diabetes or a history of heart disease)

Epsom salts: ½ cup added to the bath to fortify magnesium and boost serotonin, which can increase energy and stamina, decrease irritability and adrenaline, lower blood pressure, increase concentration and improve sleeping habits

Essential oils: 5 to 7 drops mixed well into bath salts—laven-

der (for nervous system support), eucalyptus or tea tree (congestion, colds, flu), geranium (adrenal and reproductive hormonal support), pine or fir needle (adrenal and nervous system support)

Marlene Adelmann’s Go-to Bath Recipes: Herbal Bath De-Stress Tea ¼ cup lemon balm leaves ¼ cup chamomile flowers ¼ cup peppermint leaves ¼ cup rose petals

Combine herbs together in a 2-quart jar. Pour 2 quarts boiling water over herbs and let steep for 15 minutes. Strain tea and discard or compost herbs. Pour tea into bath and enjoy.

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2 cups Epsom salt 1 cup sea salt ½ cup baking soda 2 Tbsp carrier oil 20 drops lavender essential oil Put salts and baking soda in a bowl and combine thoroughly. Combine essential oil with carrier oil in a small bowl. Add essential oil mixture to salt mixture. Store in a glass jar for 6 to 12 months. Use 1 to 2 cups per bath. August 2020

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hat do you feel when you gaze up at the night sky, listen to a soul-stirring piece of music or witness an act of great courage or inspiration? What happens in your body, and what emotions arise, when you come face-toface with these sorts of moments? This feeling—often complete with goosebumps and a shiver down the spine—is known as awe. And as it turns out, this underappreciated and often misunderstood emotion just might hold the key to a happy, meaningful and healthy life. Although we might think of awe as a rare experience, awe-inspiring moments are all around us. We don’t have to climb to the summit of Mount Everest or stand atop the Eiffel Tower to reap the many benefits of awe. Instead, we can learn to notice the changing colors of the leaves, truly see the joy in a child’s eyes or allow ourselves to be uplifted by the kindness of a stranger. When we do, it not only feels good in the moment—it actually can change life in lasting and profound ways. In fact, cuttingedge research has shown that awe holds many benefits, ranging from improved mental health, stronger immune systems, increased compassion, strengthened social bonds and much more. In short, the moments that make us go, “Wow!” can be the very moments that lastingly change our lives for the better.

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Seek out nature: Connect to the natural world, even by just visiting a local park, and notice the beauty all around.

Appreciate the good: Slow down and

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challenges around the world have also shown some of the best of humanity. Spend time learning about the people making a difference and experience a sense of awe through their courage.

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DENTISTRY Biological Dentists Get to the Root Causes

by Linda Sechrist

hile the majority of individuals may consider oral health as separate from overall health, the mouth and body are very much connected. Until the late 1970s, this was rarely acknowledged outside a circle of dental professionals, physicians and allied researchers involved in organizations such as the International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine, The International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT) and the Holistic Dental Association. Dentists associated with these groups favor the use of preventive measures, a minimally invasive approach to dentistry and biocompatibility testing for all materi-

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als used in oral health procedures. Their individualized methodology and systemic health method of addressing the root causes frequently includes nutrition and lifestyle, providing patients with a less-toxic and safe experience for their overall health. An important newcomer to this area is the myofunctional treatment system used in orthodontics for children 5 to 15 years old. Research in this field now points to the real causes for crooked teeth and incorrect jaw development—mouth breathing, tongue thrusting, reverse swallowing and thumb sucking (known as incorrect myofunctional habits), in addition to allergies, asthma and an open-mouth posture.

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Jean Marie Nordin, DDS, co-owner of Groton Wellness, in Groton, Massachusetts, added pediatric orthodontics to her practice after learning about early innovative interventions from her mentor, James Bronson, DDS, of Bronson Family Dentistry, in McLean, Virginia. “Our program for children involves a comprehensive evaluation on the first visit. We look at breathing habits, the way their tongue swallows and the function of the muscles. In medicine, we believe that form follows function; therefore, we observe what muscles around the mouth actually do when the individual swallows. It is really the way you breathe and swallow, as well as how the muscles work, that plays a significant role in where teeth end up and line up,” explains Nordin, who identifies problems in patients between 2 and 5 years old. “We can start them on a removable Myobrace mouthpiece that can be worn at night and an hour during the day. The mouthpiece begins to change the way the tongue works, waking it up and strengthening it. If a child is born with the physiological problem of a tongue-tie that can’t swallow properly or get up onto the palate, that tongue will never expand the palate like it’s supposed to,” she clarifies. For chronic mouth-breathers, the face grows long and narrow, which in the long term can cause cardiovascular disease. In the short term, it can cause anxiety, because the nitric oxide receptors located in the nose signal arteries and veins to relax. “A cardiologist knows about this phenomenon,” says Nordin, who notes that the dysfunction can be unwound before a child turns 9. While early interceptive myofunctional orthodontic treatment methods such as Myobrace appliances have proven effective for children, there’s also good news for adults that suffer from breathing problems which cause sleep apnea, says Nordin, who employs a myofunctional

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therapist. Orofacial myofunctional therapy is neuromuscular reeducation of the oral facial muscles via a series of exercises that work with the muscles of the lips, tongue, cheeks and other parts of the face.

Early intervention and role modeling

“Parents can begin playing a pivotal role in how their children care for their teeth, as well as how they feel and behave in the dentist’s office, as early as age 1. I encourage every mother to bring their child to an appointment. They can hold the child in their lap so they can watch me caring for mom’s teeth. Generally, by the time they are alone in my chair, they aren’t frightened,” advises Pentti Nupponen, a doctor of dental medicine and owner of the Halifax Center for Holistic & Cosmetic Dentistry, in Halifax, Pennsylvania. Chris Kammer, a doctor of dental surgery and owner of Gums of Steel Oral Hygiene Transformation, in Middleton, Wisconsin, also suggests early interceptive treatments for young children. “Early treatments with removable appliances which expand the arch in the roof dome, influence bone growth and make room for incoming teeth can be performed by general dentists,” says Kammer, who notes that a proper diet may help prevent crowding of teeth, as well as malocclusion, or misalignment, of upper and lower teeth.

Gum and heart disease

Doctors practicing functional medicine are more likely to refer patients to biological and holistic dentists. Cardiologists are particularly aware of a 2014 American Journal of Preventive Medicine study in which researchers looked at individuals with gum and heart disease. Individuals that received adequate care for gum disease had 10 to 40 percent lower cardiovascular care costs than those who didn’t get proper oral care. Another study revealed that gum disease increases an individual’s risk of

heart disease by approximately 20 percent. Given such evidence, the American Dental Association and American Heart Association have acknowledged the relationship between the two diseases. By neglecting important ongoing research regarding new and old dental practices, as well as orthodontics, mainstream media has largely left the public in the dark regarding problems associated with root canals, mercury amalgam fillings and some dental implants.

Root canals, tooth extractions and gum disease

Iveta Iontcheva-Barehmi, owner of Boston Dental Wellness, in Brookline, Massachusetts, takes a holistic and biological approach to dentistry founded on the philosophy that everything within the whole body is connected. “Teeth are related to organs, tissues and glands along the body’s meridians, energy channels through which the life force flows,” says the integrative periodontist, who prefers extracting teeth when necessary and using zirconium implants rather than performing a root canal. Iontcheva-Barehmi explains, “It’s logical that the connection between the meridians and teeth can indicate an individual’s overall health and wellness. Tooth extractions protect patients from toothrelated disease and systemic infections that can be harmful to overall health. A failing root canal is a chronic abscess around the root of the tooth. It has a direct connection with the bloodstream and disseminates infection through the whole body. This is the reason why holistic dentists recommend extractions.” She believes the best research on this was done by Weston Price, a Canadian dentist and pioneering nutritionist.

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To treat gum disease, Amparo David, DMD, owner of Dentistry by Dr. David

and the founder of the TMJ & Sleep Therapy Center of New England, in Bolton, Massachusetts, refers patients to the periodontist she keeps on staff. “I can tell that a patient has internal inflammation by looking at the gums and tongue. Gum disease has been linked to health problems such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke and premature births or low-birth weight babies,” says David, whose preventive and healing suggestions for healthy gums includes chewable oral probiotics, daily coconut oil pulling, consisting of swishing a tablespoon of oil in the mouth for 15 to 20 minutes to reduce harmful bacteria there and on the teeth. She also recommends flossing with an electric toothbrush and a Waterpik. “I suggest adding one or two drops of tea tree oil and iodine to the water in the pick,” notes David, who urges patients to eat less sugar and carbohydrates and more vegetables, proteins and fruits. “We treat gums with ozone after a deep cleaning because it kills bacteria on contact. Patients maintain healthier gums using ozonated oils twice a day and by using a good toothpaste with no glycerine or fluoride,” says David, who notes that temporomandibular mandibular joint (TMJ) problems are tied to sleep disorders. “Many adolescents have TMJ problems, and sometimes experience this after extraction or retraction orthodontics.” Despite the slow trickle of related information to the public and the lack of acknowledgement by the majority of dental professionals, these new philosophies and biological dental protocols are definitely improving overall health and wellness. According to the IAOMT, a dentist that chooses to put biocompatibility testing first can look forward to practicing effective dentistry while knowing that patients are being provided with the safest experience for their overall health. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. August 2020

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Gluten-Free Baked Goods that Taste Delicious by Martin Miron

ettie Jean Whitaker worked for more than 25 years in the food industry serving, cooking, planning and bartending to help support her growing family, and was a gifted cook and dessert maker. Her talents were often showcased at family get-togethers and parties—New Year’s Eve was catered with multiple courses and hors d’oeuvres. In March 2012, Whitaker decided to follow her dream and sell her baked goods at a local farmers’ market in Ocala. Today, SaraFay Farms can be found on Saturdays at Haile Farmers’ Market, in Gainesville,

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and Brownwood Farmers’ Market, in The Villages. There is also a brand-new SaraFay’s Gluten-Free Bakery store in Ocala which is open during the week. “Everything made at our bakery is and always will be gluten-free. We use many custom blends and flours, including flours that we process ourselves in the bakery. We spend countless hours researching products, creating, recreating, tweaking and refining our recipes. We are confident that the products we sell are unique, health-conscious and delicious,” she says.

“We specialize in food allergies and restricted diets, and come highly recommended by many physicians in Marion and surrounding counties,” says Whitaker. “Our newest endeavor is to offer meals to go that qualify for restricted diets.” Some of the baked goods for sale are breakfast breads, Florida fruitcake, special order cakes, sandwich breads and GMO/soy/corn/dairy-free sandwich breads, brownies and cookies. Other items include vegan and glutenfree options; paleo snacks, ketogenic diet breads, dessert options and more. She continues to experiment and research, constantly seeking to improve her craft and meet the needs of her customers. Following her initial effort, there were overwhelming requests from customers interested in products that would be safe for children with allergies or that met certain strict dietary requirements. Although she had little experience in that realm and the ingredients were far more expensive, Whitaker followed her heart and began to dabble with vegan items. Learning how to cook without dairy and still get great results was no easy task, but she was soon selling these items alongside her other products. This gave Whitaker the confidence to begin working in the gluten-free realm with integrity. Once customers became enthusiastic about those items, they began to take over. She wants to make things that taste so good people can’t tell they are gluten-free. The SaraFay Farm Bakery is located at 2435 SW 27th Ave., in Ocala. For more information, call 352-895-4090 or visit SaraFayFarm.com.

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To control the spread of the COVID-19 virus, local restaurants have taken a hit from local and state-mandated closures and limited capacity re-openings. These eateries are a vital part of our local business and social community, but there are ways we can support them without putting ourselves at risk.

Order Take-Out

Even though our favorite restaurant may be closed for dine-in eating, that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy their food. Take advantage of curbside pick-up, take-out or no-contact delivery services.

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3345 SW 34th Street, Gainesville TropicalSmoothieCafe.com (352)379-9988

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

to friends, family and keep some at home. They make great birthday or holiday presents within the expiration date, if any.

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Tropical Smoothie’s menu boasts bold, flavorful smoothies like the Island Green and Sunrise Sunset with a healthy appeal, all made to order with quality ingredients. Real fruits, veggies and juices are used because fresh always tastes better. Toasted flatbreads, wraps, sandwiches, quesadillas and bowls are made with quality meats, fresh produce and flavorful sauces, all with a bit of tropical fun. Online ordering is available. Hours: Monday through Sunday 8 a.m. to 11pm.

If a restaurant is open, use the power of social media to write reviews, interact with the restaurant virtually, share their articles and invite friends and family to like their page. They need everyone’s help to stay in business until the crisis is over. August 2020

3751 SE 36th Ave, Ocala

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Dragonfly Plant-based Cafe

Ocala’s first and only all-plant-based restaurant. Try their seasonal veggie Buddha Bowl, Korean BBQ Tacos made from pulled jackfruit, Portobello Philly and more. None of the animal products, but all of the flavor. Vegan and vegetarian dishes prepared in-house and fresh every day.

20 SW Broadway Street, Ocala

Located in downtown Ocala, this quaint café and artisanal shop offers sandwiches, salads, baked goods and desserts made fresh. Local favorites include Smokes Salmon Benedict for breakfast, Watermelon Feta Salad, Roasted Vegetable Flatbread or a variety of cheese and charcuterie platters. Specialty

3405 SW College Road, Ocala

Tony’s Sushi

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Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

(352) 622-3663

drinks include a variety of coffees, wines and juices from all over the world. Be sure to check out their products of kitchen devices and gift items. Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

TonySushi.com

Tony’s Sushi is a cornerstone of the Ocala community, and has been recognized for its outstanding Japanese cuisine, excellent service and friendly staff. The restaurant is known for a modern interpretation of classic dishes and only incorporates high-quality, fresh ingredients. For fans of a hibachi show, specialty rolls, sushi 26

Check out their Facebook page for the full menu. Call ahead to verify hours of operation for dining in or to place a to-go order. Eat good, feel good.

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Stella’s Modern Pantry

(352) 619-7900

(352) 237-3151

boats or tempura ice cream, this is the place to go. There is something for everyone. Patio dining, pickup or delivery via Tomatoes app. Hours: Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday noon to 10 p.m.

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this month’s guide to farmers’ markets Alachua County

Snow’s Country Market

Alachua County Farmers’ Market

Monday through Sunday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. 6976 North Lecanto Highway, Beverly Hills 352-489-4933 Facebook.com/SnowsCountryMarket

Frog Song Organics

Marion County

Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. to noon. 5920 NW 13th Street, Gainesville 352-371-8236 441Market.com Place an online order for pick-up or home delivery. 4317 NE U.S. Highway 301, Hawthorne 352-468-3816 FrogSongOffice@gmail.com FrogSongOrganics.com

Haile Farmers’ Market

Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. to noon. 5213 SW 91 Terrace, Gainesville 352-639-0446 HaileFarmersMarket.com

High Springs Farmers’ Market

Fridays, noon to 4 p.m. Located at City Hall. Parking at the museum. 23718 W. U.S. Highway 27, High Springs 352-275-6346 Highsprings.us/FarmersMarket

Citrus County

Hernando Fresh Market

Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 1996 North Florida Avenue, Hernando 352-419-4833 HernandoFreshMarket.com

Crone’s Cradle Conserve

Call in orders and receive a pick-up time. For Saturday or Sunday pickups, orders must be placed no later than 2 p.m. Friday. 6411 NE 217th Place, Citra 352-595-3377 CronesCradleConserve.org

Harbison Farm Cattle and Produce

Harbison Farm Cattle & Produce, 4696 NE County Road 329, Anthony 352-239-3552 GVTharbison@EmbarqMail.com Tinyurl.com/HarbisonFarm

Sumter County

Sumter County Farmers’ Market

Monday through Thursday, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. 524 N Market Boulevard, Webster 352-569-1220 SumterCountyFarmersMarket.com

Brownwood Farmers’ Market

Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 2726 Brownwood Boulevard, Wildwood 352-750-5411 SumterCountyFarmersMarket.com

August 2020

No-Waste Garden Edibles Ways to Maximize Your Garden’s Bounty

by April Thompson

ost gardens are loaded with delicious, nutritious food that goes uneaten and overlooked, from edible greens like sweet potato leaves to flavorful flowers like tulips, marigolds and wisteria. Getting better acquainted with the edible parts of common backyard plants opens up a world of culinary possibilities. With continued concerns around potential exposure to COVID-19, maximizing a garden’s bounty while minimizing trips to the grocery store is an added benefit. “Food foraged from your backyard is fresher, tastier and cheaper than storebought food,” says Ellen Zachos, the Santa Fe author of Backyard Foraging: 65 Familiar Plants You Didn’t Know You Could Eat. “There is also the novelty factor. People don’t expect to be served a BBQ sauce made from crabapples or a curd made with flowering quince fruit. You simply can’t buy those flavors.” Many plants and trees commonly thought of as being ornamental have edible parts. Hostas are a common one that Zachos loves to nibble on as much as the deer do. “You can harvest at a couple stages: First, when spears are poking up and the leaves have not unfurled. A little later in the season, you can blanch them and put in a stir fry or quiche, or roast them as you would asparagus,” explains Zachos. Roses are another multipurpose ornamental, with organically grown rose petals making aromatic additions to sweet or spicy

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treats. Leaving the roses to decay after the first frost rather than dead-heading them yields rose hips rich in vitamin C for teas and jams.

Tip-to-Root Eating

Several common vegetables are edible from leaf to root, including broccoli, beets, chard and radishes, says Josh Singer, a garden specialist with the U.S. Department of Parks and Recreation, in Washington, D.C., who teaches classes on “alternative edibles” from the garden. “One of my favorite recipes is a hummus made with chard stalks in place of chickpeas. It’s so creamy and delicious.” Singer also cites borage, passionflower and squash flowers as favorite floral foods. “Unfortunately, it does mean making a hard choice between having beautiful flowers in your garden and eating them,” he adds. “It can also mean the plant not producing fruit or vegetables, but you can hand-pollinate female flowers in the case of squash and just use the male flowers for cooking. They make delicious fritters.” Marie Viljoen, author of Forage, Harvest, Feast: A Wild-Inspired Cuisine cookbook, has one tip for daylilies (Hemerocallis fulva) that overagressively multiply: eat them. “Daylilies are nose-to-tail eating: their tender, cooked shoots are as melt-inyour-mouth as leeks, and their firm, underground tubers are delicious snacks, raw or cooked. I like to roast them with olive oil, like mini-home fries,” says the New York

City forager, instructor and chef. “Their buds are juicy snacks and their open, fresh flowers are edible—and stunning in a salad—but so are the older, dried flowers, the so-called ‘golden needles’ that one can sometimes find in Chinese stores.” Viljoen cautions that a small percentage of people have a bad reaction to daylilies, and they should be eaten in moderation, especially when trying them for the first time. Lindsay-Jean Hard, a food writer in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and author of Cooking with Scraps: Turn Your Peels, Cores, Rinds, and Stems into Delicious Meals, points out some common fruits with edible greens. Strawberry greens can be used to make a pesto or flavor water. Tomato leaves can flavor a tomato sauce (sparingly, as they pack a strong taste)—a tip found in Harold McGee’s On Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore of the Kitchen. Carrot tops and celery leaves also make great pesto, says Tama Matsuoka Wong, a New Jersey forager, chef and author of Foraged Flavor: Finding Fabulous Ingredients in Your Backyard or Farmer’s Market. While pea shoots have gotten to be a trendy item on many menus, Wong says they have long been an off-menu item at Chinese restaurants. “You won’t find it on the menu, but Chinese people eat pea shoots instead of beans all winter long, often stir fried with sesame oil, garlic and bamboo shoots.” Many scrappy cooks know to use garden produce that fails to ripen before the season ends or bolts too soon. Singer uses unripe tomatoes to make green tomato chili, muffins and bread, whereas Hard likes working with flowers from bolted herbs and greens, including arugula, basil, chives, chervil, kale, sage, rosemary and others. “I mainly use them as garnishes, but every year, I make a batch of chive blossom vinegar,” she says. Leaving a plant like cilantro to bolt and flower not only feeds pollinators, but also provides free spices at the season’s end, says Singer. Simply let cilantro dry on the stalk, then gather the seed pods for home-harvested coriander seeds. Letting annuals go to seed (and saving the seeds) provides the start for next year’s food plot. April Thompson is a freelance writer in Washington, D.C. Connect at AprilWrites.com.

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Flower-ful Feasts

Daylily Salad This strikingly beautiful salad marries the sweet crunch of pea pods with crisp orange daylily petals and creamy cheese. Eat the flowers in moderation. 6 daylily flowers (Hemerocallis fulva) 2 cups snap peas or fresh garden peas in pods 2 Tbsp soft goat cheese (can substitute vegan cheese or leave out for a vegan version) 2 tsp toasted sesame oil 1 Tbsp aged balsamic vinegar 1 Tbsp soy sauce 2 field garlic flower heads, separated

Kale Stem Hummus Yields: 6-8 servings 1 cup dried chickpeas 1 tsp baking soda Stems from 1 bunch kale 3 garlic cloves, minced ⅔ cup tahini 1 tsp fine-grain sea salt ⅔ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice Ice water Extra-virgin olive oil for serving The night before making the hummus, put the chickpeas in a large bowl, cover them with at least twice their volume of water and leave to soak overnight at room temperature. The next day, drain and rinse the chickpeas. Put them, along with the baking soda, in a medium-size pot over high heat. Stir constantly for about 3 minutes. Add 6 to 8 cups water until the chickpeas are covered by a few inches, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium, cover the pot and simmer until the chickpeas are very tender—45 to 60 minutes—checking on them occasionally to skim off any foam on the surface. Skim off any chickpea skins that float up as well, but there’s no need to try to remove the skins if they don’t come off. They were softened by the baking soda and will blend smoothly into the hummus.

Meanwhile, fill another medium-size pot with water and bring to a boil. Add the kale stems and cook until they are very tender, 30 to 45 minutes. Drain them. Blend the kale stems, garlic and tahini in a food processor, scraping down the sides as necessary until well blended. Once the chickpeas are cooked, drain them, add them to the kale stem mixture in the food processor along with the salt and lemon juice, and process until smooth. Add 2 tablespoons of ice water and process until the hummus is very smooth and creamy, about 5 minutes. Add up to 2 additional tablespoons, one at a time, and process again as necessary. To serve, spoon into a shallow bowl and drizzle with olive oil.

With a sharp knife, slit some of the flowers down the middle. (Remove the anthers and the pistil if following traditional Chinese preparation.) Top and tail the peapods if they have strings. Split half of them down the middle to expose the peas. Arrange the peas and flowers on a plate. If using cheese, crumble and scatter across the salad. At this point, the salad can be covered and chilled to make it ahead of time. To serve, drizzle first the sesame oil, then the soy and balsamic vinegar, across the top. Finish with the field garlic flowers. Serve within 10 minutes. Recipe and photo courtesy of Forage, Harvest, Feast: A Wild-Inspired Cuisine by Marie Viljoen, (Chelsea Green Publishing).

Note: The hummus can be stored in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months. After thawing frozen hummus, we might need to adjust the seasoning—taste and add salt and lemon juice as necessary. Also, try this hummus with other scraps like Swiss chard stalks or cauliflower cores. Follow the same cooking method as outlined, boiling until very tender, 15 to 30 minutes. Recipe courtesy of Cooking with Scraps, by Lindsay-Jean Hard.

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Daylily and Zucchini Curry with Sweet Potato Shoots

Cook for a couple of minutes, stirring so it doesn’t stick. Add the coconut milk, fish sauce, lime juice, fresh turmeric, green garlic leaves and dry daylily flowers. Increase the heat to high. When the liquid boils add the butternut and enough water to bring the liquid just over the vegetables. Cook covered, at a simmer, for 10 minutes.

This comforting vegan curry sings with the flavors of summer’s vegetables, herbs and garden scraps. Yields: 2 servings 2 Tbsp avocado oil 3 Tbsp microplaned or very finely chopped fresh ginger 2 heads green garlic and cloves, separated 3 mature garlic cloves, crushed fine 1 can coconut milk 2-3 Tbsp fish sauce (or soy) 2 Tbsp lime juice 1 Tbsp thinly sliced fresh turmeric rhizome ½ cup chopped green garlic leaves 1½ cups cubed butternut squash 2 lb baby zucchini or older ones cut into chunks 8 dry daylily flowers 4 fresh daylily flowers (Hemerocallis fulva), anthers and pistil removed 8 daylily buds 1 makrut (Thai lime) leaf, sliced thinly

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Remove the lid and add the zucchini, the rest of the daylilies, the lime leaf and the chile. Cover and cook for another 10 minutes.

1 tsp chile flakes or a large fresh chile, chopped 2 cups loosely packed tender sweet potato shoots 4-6 sprigs Thai basil In a wide skillet that can accommodate the zucchini in a single layer, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the ginger and all the garlic.

Remove the lid, increase the heat and cook at a gentle boil for 10 to 15 more minutes. The sauce will reduce and concentrate in flavor. Taste for seasoning and add a little more fish sauce or lime if necessary. Stir in the Thai basil and the tender sweet potato shoots and cook until they have wilted into the sauce, about 4 minutes. Serve in shallow bowls. Recipe and photo courtesy of Marie Viljoen.

Mango Ice Cream August is the season for mangoes in Florida, and they are oh-so-sweet, juicy and delicious. Eating ice cream is a great way to cool off in the hot Florida sun, and this quick and easy dairy-free recipe provides lots of nutrition, which makes it a guilt-free dessert that satisfies the sweet cravings for the whole family. Mangoes are full of vitamin C, as well as vitamin A. bananas provide a boost of potassium, and coconut cream adds manganese, iron, and copper to the blend, all of which are needed for a strong immune system. Frozen, puréed bananas taste surprisingly creamy, and it is a common practice in the plant-based kitchen to use them as a base for desserts or smoothie bowls. This recipe includes both bananas and coconut cream, which makes it extra-rich and smooth. To make a heart-healthy version of this fat-free, low-calorie recipe, just skip the coconut cream and add a couple more frozen bananas instead. Because ripe and juicy mangoes provide natural sweetness, no additional sugar is needed. If there is no ice cream maker available, just put the mixture into a bowl or glass dish and let it freeze overnight. Yields: 4 servings 4 Fresh, ripe mangoes 2 Ripe bananas ½ can coconut cream ¼ Tsp cardamom powder (optional)

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Fill the blend into a glass dish or bowl and add the mango cubes, stir with a spoon to distribute them evenly in the mix. Cover the dish or bowl with foil and freeze overnight. To make scooping the ice cream easier, take it out of the freezer about 15 minutes before serving, to let it thaw just a bit. Then dip the spoon in boiling hot water before scooping the ice cream out of the form. Scoop the mango ice cream into small bowls and decorate with a mint leaf or edible flowers as desired. Recipe courtesy of Eliane Baggenstos, RN, LMT, certified health coach and plant-based diet expert. See resource guide listing, page 41.

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Wash and peel the mangoes, cut the flesh off the pit, then cut about ¼ of the flesh into small cubes and set aside, add the rest of the flesh to a food processor or blender. Peel the bananas and add them to the food processor. Open the can of Coconut cream and mix well, then add half of it to the food processor. Add the cardamom, then blend all ingredients together until the texture is smooth and creamy. August 2020

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A Man For All Seasons: Brian Donnelly by Martin Miron

rian Donnelly is the co-owner of Sun State immunity kit has proven itself to be of great benefit Organics, Growmor and Herbal Crafters, in troubled times.” in Indiantown. He says, “All three compaOver their short the history, the organization has nies work together to grow, process and formulate garnered many distinctions and awards, including one wellness products. Our primary business is forof the top 100 sustainable companies in the World from mulating personalized plant-based supplements Sustainia; operating one of the largest household waste from hair, blood or urine tests. Sun State Organics recycling facilities in the world and becoming the first makes the growing systems that grow the plants, company to pass Minnesota Class 1 compost standards; Growmor takes the plants, processes them and pioneering the first environmental component to the uses them in personalized, plant-based nutritional Olympic games, and a golden shovel award from the Brian Donnelly product, and Herbal Crafters uses the processed Florida Department of Agriculture. plants in plant-based supplements and herbal remedies. The “We challenge ourselves daily through creating new companies were founded over the past nine years and four products, maintaining a global supply chain and inventing new employees perform tasks as needed. Donnelly has an associate ways to help people with a myriad of conditions,” says Donnelly. degree from Franklin University in architectural engineering. “We have all bases covered when it comes to growing, process They make Intermittent Fasting Diet kits, teas, functional ing and formulating in-house and an ability to turn on a dime supplements and produce. “While most companies in our niche to adapt to any shift in the market. We are blessed to be located sell products combined from others’ ingredients, we grow, in Indiantown, where many of our ingredients come from, and process and produce unique personalized wellness products in a have thousands of acres to draw from in our wildcrafting. Our full circle approach. We make our own soils and fertilizers, grow global wealth of experience enables us to do many things other in proprietary growing systems, produce nutritional products companies only dream of.” based on hair, blood or urine scans, make a range of functional Through flavor matrixing and unique, new superfoods, supplements from teas and wildcrafted herbs, produce our own Donnelly seeks to change the paradigm of how food positively honey, produce dietary kits and pack and ship branded products affects people’s health, vowing, “We are constantly in search of the for other companies.” newest superfoods to incorporate into our formulations, expand The immunity kit, a unique mixture of 100 percent organic ing the varieties. We will create new and wonderful products with herbs that have proven themselves throughout the centuries the help of highly awarded industry people and change the way to provide great support in times of a health crisis, is a highly people view nutrition.” sought-after item. “As we are in the middle of a pandemic, it is our most important product. Packed with antioxidants, antiLocation: 7337 W. Anthony Rd., Ocala. For more information, visit fungal, antiviral, immune boosting vitamins and minerals, the Growmor.farm, SunStateOrganics.com and HerbalCrafters.com.

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HOLISTIC VETERINARY CARE in Gainesville by Martin Miron

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Yields: Depends on size of molds

Place the coconut oil in a pan over low heat. Stir until melted and set aside. Place the blackberries, raspberries and basil leaves into a mixer and blend. Add the melted coconut oil into the mixer and blend ingredients together. Place a silicone ice cube mold on a cookie sheet for support. The smaller the cavities, the better. Pour the mix into the molds and place in the freezer.

COOL TREATS FOR CATS AND DOGS

Once frozen, pop out treats and store in a glass container in the freezer.

by Tonya Wilhelm

This frozen pet treat will delight both dogs and cats. Not only will they enjoy this treat, but it offers a powerhouse of nutrition. Sardines provide pets with healthy fats such as eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), otherwise known as omega-3 fatty acids. They also provide vitamin D3, B12, coenzyme Q10 and amino acids. Not bad for a small fish. Cow’s milk for pets is pretty much a no-no. They do not tolerate its high level of alpha-s1-casein protein. Goat’s milk, on the other hand, contains extremely low to no amounts of this protein, and so allows better absorption of the nutri-

pending quality time with our pets is always a win, especially if it’s in the kitchen. Pet treats can be more than tasty; if we use the right ingredients, they can be downright nutritional. Stop at a favorite local health store to pick up the ingredients to prepare these easy and cool pet treats.

Berry Delicious Basil isn’t just a culinary herb—it improves digestion, delivers anti-inflammatory properties and antioxidants, strengthens the immune system and helps to detoxify the liver. It’s perfect for this summertime frozen snack.

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Blueberries aren’t the only healthy berries. Blackberries are full of vitamin C, high in fiber, manganese and antioxidants, are a good source of vitamin K and offer antibacterial and anti-inflammatory attributes. Coconut oil provides vitamins and minerals, is antibacterial, antiviral and has antifungal properties, making it a good choice for yeasty dogs. It also aids in digestion, although too much of a good thing can cause diarrhea. Berries are a great treat for pets. Raspberries contain quercetin, a naturally occurring flavonoid that reduces inflammation.

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Serve one frozen treat to each pet every few days.

Sardines and Milk

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1 cup coconut oil ½ cup blackberries ½ cup raspberries 1 Tbsp basil leaves

ents. Goat’s milk also supplies essential nutrients such as iron, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin B5 and A, as well as healthy fats, enzymes and minerals, making it a good choice for the liquid component in this frozen treat.

sium and potassium. These sweet fruits are rich in antioxidants. Yields: Depends on size of molds ½ cup blueberries ½ cup carrots ½ cup strawberries 1 Tbsp dried lavender

Yields: Depends on size of molds 1 can (3.75 oz) wild-caught sardines in water 1 cup goat’s milk, raw or fermented is best Place the ingredients into a mixer and blend. Place a silicone ice cube mold on a cookie sheet for support. The smaller the cavities, the better. Pour the mix into the molds and place in the freezer. Once frozen, pop out treats and store in a glass container in the freezer. Serve one frozen treat to each pet every few days.

Cooling and Soothing

Blueberries are quite popular as a healthy

Place the ingredients in a mixer and blend. fruit for good reason. They are the most antioxidant fruit around. Because they contain natural compounds called anthocyanins, which are flavonoids, blueberries help protect against cardiovascular disease. They also have high amounts of EPA and DHA, making these little berries quite the superfood. Carrots offer a great crunch. They also are a fine source of betacarotene, vitamin A, fiber and potassium. Not just a calming herb, lavender is also antiinflammatory and even aids in digestion. Strawberries are fragrant and tasty, and also provide vitamins C and B9 , magne-

Place a silicone ice cube mold on a cookie sheet for support. The smaller the cavities, the better. Pour the mix into the molds and place in the freezer. Once frozen, pop out treats and store in a glass container in the freezer. Serve one frozen treat to each pet every few days. Tonya Wilhelm is a professional dog trainer, spreading the word about positive methods of preventing and managing behavioral issues with a holistic approach. To connect, visit RaisingYourPetsNaturally.com.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 Haile Farmers Market – 8:30am-Noon. Enjoy live music while you stroll the tree-lined streets of the Haile Village Center. Shop for seasonal produce, fresh dairy, pastured meat, artisan wares, handmade gifts and more. Hailes Farmers Market, 5213 SW 91 Terr, Gainesville. 352-639-0446. HaileFarmersMarket.com. Inverness Farmers Market – 9am-1pm. Free. Enjoy a variety of vendors bringing together everything from produce to pottery. Located along the Withlacoochee State Trail. Depot Pavilion, 300 N Apopka Ave, Inverness. 352-726-3913. Inverness-Fl.gov. Art in the Attic 2020 – Free. 11am-4pm. Annual “Yart” sale, a creative twist on the traditional yard sale. Marion Cultural Alliance, 23 SW Broadway St, Ocala. 352-369-1500. MCAOcala.org. Landscapes in Pastel – 4-6pm. $15-$30. Learn to create expressive landscapes with vibrant colors using pastels. All levels welcome. Paint the Town Citrus, 1801 NW US 19 Ste, 151, Crystal River. 352-601-1344. Full Moon Drum Circle – 7-10pm. Free. Connect to the heart beat of the Earth and feel healing vibrations soothe your soul. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Soul Essentials of Ocala, 805 SE Ft. King St, Ocala. 352-236-7000. SoulEssentialsOfOcala.com. Broadway Under the Stars – 8-9:30pm. $20. Ocala Civic Theater, 4337 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala. 352-236-2274. OcalaCivicTheatre.com.

the Queen of America Beekeeping Club. Registration required. Sholom Park, 7110 SW 80th Ave, Ocala. 352-873-0848. SholomPark.org. Moon To Mars Exhibit – Noon-5pm. $12.50. The Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention, 811 S Main St, Gainesville. 352-371-8001. CadeMuseum.org. WTC Massage Therapy Program – 6:30-8pm. Free. This information session will provide you with everything you need to know for the upcoming massage therapy class. This is a mandatory requirement to gain entrance into the program. WTC Massage Therapy Program, 1201 W Main St, Inverness. 352-726-2430. WTCollege.com.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 4 Free Flow Art – 8-11pm. All canvases and paints are free with a drink purchase. Art and Kava is a great way to unwind after a crazy day. Mai Kai Kava, 17 W University Ave, Gainesville. 352-5545858. MaiKaiKava.com.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5 Online Chair Yoga with Shana – 3:30-4:30pm. Free. All levels are welcome to join Shana for Chair Yoga in the Zoom Zendo. Register via email. GainesvilleRetreat@gmail.com. Online event. 352213-2221. GainesvilleRetreatCenter.com.

Anne of Green Gables – 8-10pm. $15. Family friendly show promoting responsible themes and traditional values. Adapted by Peter DeLaurier and Directed by Steve Bates. High Springs Playhouse, 130 NE 1st Ave, High Springs. 386-454-3525. HighSpringsPlayHouse.com.

Union Street Farmers Market – 4-7pm. Free. Over 40 vendors selling conventional, hydroponic, and organic seasonal produce, plants, honey, fruits, baked goods, free range meat, seafood as well as vegan and other types of prepared foods. Live music and performers on the main stage. Celebration Pointe, Celebration Pointe Ave, Gainesville. 844-619-8400. CelebrationPointe.com.

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 6

equine event SUNDAY, AUGUST 2 Polo at the Park Sunday Match – 10:30am12:30pm. Free. Enjoy a polo match and tailgating with family and friends. Hop in the saddle or hang out on the sidelines. Florida Horse Park, 11008 S Hwy 475, Ocala. 607280-0229. TeamResolutePolo.com.

MONDAY, AUGUST 3 Art Camp: Slothin Around – 9am-5pm. $350 per week. Let your kids get their hands messy and their creativity flowing with art projects inspired by all of our favorite plants and animals in the rainforest! Unique projects every day using different mediums: clay, painting, drawing, and more. Corks & Colors Studio, 3415 W University Ave, Gainesville. 352373-8847. CorksColors.com. Lil Leaf The Birds and the Bees – 10-11:30am. Free. Learn all about feather friends and the busy bees of Sholom Park. Joined Ocala Wildlife Sanctuary for the life of birds and Local Beekeepers from

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Circle Square Commons Farmers Market – 9am-1pm. Free. Fresh seasonal produce from local growers as well as baked goods, plants, handmade products and much more. Circle Square Commons, 8405 SW 80th St, Ocala. 352-854-3670. CicrcleSquareCommons.com. Stretch Yourself with Renee – 6-7pm. Donation based. Improve your flexibility and decompress through a refined variety of basic Yoga poses with gradual progression. Led by Renee. Blissful Life Corporation, 2100 SE 17th St, Ste 110. Ocala. 352694-9642. Facebook.com/BlissYogaCenter.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 7 Satvatove Foundational Course – Aug 7-9. 8:30am-9pm. $599. Deepen your communication skills to improve relationships and learn how to use your communication skills to be a gateway to deep self-realization and corresponding inner peace. Three day intensive seminar led by Dr. David Wolf and Marie Glasheen. Holiday Inn Gainesville University Ctr, 1250 W University Ave, Gainesville. 386-243-0122. Satvatove.com. Lil LEAF Roaming Reptiles – 10-11:30am. Free. Led by Maxine Hunter with University of Florida’s

Institute of Food and Agriculture Science teaching all about the reptiles that roam throughout Florida. Search for hidden snake eggs at the park. Sholom Park, 7110 SW 80th Ave, Ocala. 352-873-0848. SholomPark.org. Animal Rock Painting – 4-6pm. Free. Perfect for kids and families, fun and relaxed. All materials and instruction provided. Paint the Town Citrus, 1801 NW US 19, Ste 151, Crystal River. 352-601-1344. PaintTheTownCitrus.com. Guided Meditation with Brian – 8-9pm. Peaceful practice led by Brian who has a vast knowledge and understanding of Spiritual Awareness. Soul Essentials of Ocala, 805 SE Ft. King St, Ocala. 352-236-7000. SoulEssentialsOfOcala.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 8 Crystal Singing Bowl Sound Healing Meditation – 6-7pm. $20. One full hour of restorative energy to promote healing on all levels from spiritual to emotional. Led by Susan. Soul Essentials of Ocala, 805 SE Ft. King St, Ocala. 352-236-7000. SoulEssentialsOfOcala.com.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 9 Bookish Apothecary Mobile – 9am-5pm. Free contactless delivery of handmade soaps and more right to your door. Visit the webpage to place online orders. BookishApothecary.com/Delivery.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 11 Perseids Meteor Shower Paddle – 8-11pm. $65. Meteor Shower guided kayaking tour through a primitive area on the Chassahowitzka River where you will also learn about constellations amongst the wildlife. Must pay in advance to book your spot. Nature Coast Eco Tours, Homosassa. 352-422-1122. NatureCoastEcoTours.com.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 13 Gorillas on the Line - 9am-3pm. Free. This global program aims to increase recycling of cell phones and small electronics in an effort to protect habitats for gorillas and other wildlife in Central Africa where materials are mined. Electronic donations gladly accepted. Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo, 3000 NW 83rd St, Gainesville. 352-955-5633. SFCollege.edu/zoo. Three Sisters SUP Crystal River Paddle Adventure – 9:20am-1pm. $63. Three hour paddle adventure with manatee sightings, cool clear water and snorkel opportunities. Kings Bay Park, 268 NW 3rd St, Crystal River. 352-956-4787. SaveTheManatee.org.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 14 Animal Tracking and Track Identification – 10am-Noon. $15. Ages 6-16. Participants will get to track la park ranger through the woods using only your senses and cast their own animal track to take home. Register online. Fort King National Historic Landmark and Visitor Center, 3925 E Fort King St, Ocala. 352-368-5533. FortKingOcala.com. Groove 41 at Circle Square – 6-9pm. Free. Live music and dancing. Bring your own food and drinks. Dancing starts at 7 weather permitting. Circle Square Commons, 8405 SW 80th St, Ocala. 352-270-0761. Groove41.com.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 14 Millers Boating Center Tournament – Aug 1415. 6pm. Free. Family friendly. Captains meeting will be held on Friday evening with dinner and

drinks. The fishing tournament will take place on Saturday with the weigh in being in the afternoon following will be an awards ceremony to recognize the winners. Plantation On Crystal River, Ascend Hotel Collection, 9301 W Fort Island Trail, Crystal River. 352-622-7757. MillersBoating.com.

mental class. International Foundation for Spiritual Knowledge. 407-247-7823. IFSK.org.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 15 Virtual Ayurvedic Massage Training; Marma Chikitsa – Aug 15-16. 9am-4pm. $255. Two day training program. Learn how to perform Marma Therapeutic Massage and the Ayurvedic Foundations necessary for optimal practice, benefit, safety and self-care. Chaya Veda, 2631 NW 41st St, Ste E6, Gainesville. 352-358-5005. ChayaVeda.com. Govinda - 10pm-1am. $15. Enjoy a galactic spaceship of Flow with a mystic dub infused visit from Govinda. Safety protocols will be in place for proper social distancing. Flow Space, 117 NW 16th Ave, Gainesville. 352-888-4669. FlowSpaceGnv.com.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 16 The Asteroids Ceres, Juno, Pallas and Vesta Webinar – 3-4:30pm. $10. Free for ISAR Members. This will be an overview of the four major asteroids; exploring their myths and breaking through the patriarchal narratives that have defined these Goddesses for millennia. Laura will give real/practical ways of using them in context of the natal chart. Led by Laura Nalbandian. Online event. 800-731-9456. StarClub.ISARAstrology.org.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19 Inverness Farmers Market – 9am-4pm. Free. Top local vendors with items such as fresh produce, baked goods, teas, coffees, desserts and handmade and artisanal style merchandise. Situated along the Withlacoochee State Trail and overlooking Lake Henderson. The Depot Pavilion, 300 N Apopka Ave, Inverness. 352-726-3913. Inverness-Fl.gov.

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 20 GluShu Training Clinic – 5-9pm. Back by popular demand, Flexible cuff bonded to a specially designed aluminum plate. Ocala’s Farrier Supply, 1211 NE 17th Rd, Ocala. 352456-7888. OcalasFarrierSupply.com. Gator Gobblers Hunting Heritage Banquet – 5:30-9:30pm. $65-$300. Save the habitat, save the

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 22 August POP Show – 5pm. Free. Schooling and dressing show, cash prizes and awards. Partners of the Park POP, 11008 S Hwy 475, Ocala. 603970-0023. FlHorsePark.com. hunt. Raffles, Live and Silent Auction. The Barn at Rembert Farms, 13014 NW 174 Ave Alachua. 352316-0073. NWTFGatorGobblers.com. Crystal Singing Bowls – 6:15-7pm. $45. Enjoy a relaxing salt session. Sessions will be at half capacity to properly space everyone 6 feet apart. Relax Salt Rooms, 4936 NW 39th Ave, Ste A, Gainesville. 352-554-0386. RelaxSaltRooms.com.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 21 Marion County Friday Market – 9am-2pm. Free. Well known Marion County vendors selling a variety of products such as fresh produce, seafood, olive oils and vinaigrettes, pastries, beef jerky and freeze dried candies. McPherson Field, 601 SE 25th Ave, Ocala. 352-438-2360. TheOliveOilMarket.store. Hooked Up for TaTas Fishing Tournament – 6pm. Huge cash prizes for the biggest catch including Cobia, Wahoo, Mahi-Mahi and other species. Reel Actions Promotions, 4095 SE 45th Ct, Ste 101, Ocala. 352-304-1323. ReelActionPromotions.com. Grease Sing-A-Long – 7:30-10:15pm. $24. Brand new sing along screening of the classic film. Guests will receive a free goody bag along with a chance to learn how to hand jive. Reilly Arts Center, 500 NE 9th St, Ocala. 352-351-1606. ReillyArtsCenter.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 22 Enriching Alternative Medicine with Essential Oils – 10am-6pm. $350-$570. Learn the real science of essential oils and how to ethically and responsibly integrate them into your scope of practice. Multiple registration options available. Includes CE Workshop, Essential Oil and Healthcare Package for the Professional. Medical Grade Diffuser, and more. Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville, 4075 SW 33rd Pl, Gainesville. 877-994-7382. Isfta.com. If I’m Not Going to be a Medium, Why Study As If I Will Be – 10:30am-1pm. $36. Online develop-

SUNDAY, AUGUST 23 Wisdom In Rhythm – 2-5pm. Free. Rhythm gathering to offer a shared group experience and creative guidance through the practice of the sacred arts and sciences. Crystal River State Archeological Site, 3400 N Museum Pt, Crystal River. 352-795-3817. CitySeekr.com. The Price is Right Live – 4:30-6:30pm. $33$55. Enjoy the hit interactive stage show that gives eligible individuals the chance to hear their names called to win prizes including appliances, vacations, and possibly a new car. UF, Stephen C. Connell Center, 250 Gale Lemerand Drive, Gainesville. 352-392-1653. OConnellCenter.ufl.edu.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26 Sun Country Member Kayak on the Crystal River – 10:30am-1:30pm. Free. Paddle and swim the springs. Hunter Springs, NE 1st Ave, Crystal River. SunCountyTrailblazers.com.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 27 End of Summer Tennis Mixer – 6:30-8:30pm. $15 for Members, $25 for Guests. Tickets include one dinner and beverage. Please RSVP. Country Club of Ocala, 6823 SE 12th Cir, Ocala. 352-237-6649 ext 9.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 29 If I’m Not Going to be a Medium, Why Study As If I Will Be – 10:30am-1pm. $36. Online developmental class. International Foundation for Spiritual Knowledge. 407-247-7823. IFSK.org.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 30 ARTSPEAKS: Bringing Poetry and People Together – 5-8pm. Free. All welcome. A celebration of Poetry. The Historic Thomas Center, 302 NE 6th Ave, Gainesville. 352-792-2846. ArtSpeaksGnv.org.

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A Course in Miracles – 9:30am. Unity of Gainesville, 8801 NW 39th Ave. UnityGainesville.org. Spiritual Service – 9:30am. Let the spirit guide you with hands-on healing, meditations, messages and more. Conscious Awakening, 301 SR26, Melrose. 352-262-0078. BackToBasicsLiving@gmail.com. Sunday Spiritual Service – 10am. Unity of Ocala, 101 Cedar Rd. 3526872113. Mail@UnityOcala.org. UnityOcala.org. Guided Meditation and Sunday Service – 10am (meditation); 10:30am (service). Rev. Cindy Grimes, Senior Minister. Awaken and live. Center for Spiritual Living Ocala, 1009 NE 28th Ave. 352629-3897. CSLocala.org. Meditation and Book Discussion – 10:30am-noon. Shambhala Gainesville, 1899 NE 23rd Ave. 352214-1334. Gainesville.Shambhala.org. Brewery Yoga at First Magnitude – 1-2pm. Bring your own mat for yoga in the warehouse. All experience levels. Suggested $5 donation. First Magnitude Brewing Co, 1220 SE Veitch, Gainesville. 352-727-4677.

monday Fitness Zone – Noon-8pm. Ages 14+. Free. Cardio and strength training equipment. E.D. Croskey

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Fit In The Park: Zumba – 5:30-6:30pm. Ages 10+. Free. E.D. Croskey Recreation Center, 1510 NW Fourth St, Ocala. 368-5517.

Qigong – 10am. With Dr. Neil Crenshaw and Dr. Don Mederios. Donations go to Connected Warriors. Van Ness Park Civic Center, G Ave and 7th St, McIntosh. 352-425-2975.

ACA Meeting – 6pm. Adult Children of Alcoholics. Unity of Ocala, 101 Cedar Rd. 352-687-2113. Mail@UnityOcala.org. UnityOcala.org.

Fitness Zone – Noon-8pm. Ages 14+. Free. Cardio and strength training equipment. E.D. Croskey Recreation Center, 1510 NW Fourth St, Ocala. 352-401-3920.

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

Technology Help Center – 2-4pm. Free. Belleview Public Library, 13145 SE Hwy 484. 352-438-2500.

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Fit In The Park: Zumba – 5:30-6:30pm. Ages 10+. Free. E.D. Croskey Recreation Center, 1510 NW Fourth St, Ocala. 368-5517.

Fitness Zone – Noon-8pm. Ages 14+. Free. Cardio and strength training equipment. E.D. Croskey Recreation Center, 1510 NW Fourth St, Ocala. 352-401-3920. Newberry Farmers Market – 4-7pm. A local producer only market focused on food with additional vendors. Located on the corner of Newberry Road and 254th St. 352-472-2112. nmsoinfo@gmail.com. NewberryMainStreet.com. Fit In The Park: Zumba – 5:30-6:30pm. Ages 10+. Free. E.D. Croskey Recreation Center, 1510 NW Fourth St, Ocala. 368-5517. Meditation Instruction and Orientation – 7-9pm. Meditation, book discussion, refreshments to follow. Shambhala Gainesville, 1899 NE 23rd Ave. 352214-1334. Gainesville.Shambhala.org.

Game Night – 7:30pm. Muddy Lotus Tea, 520 NE 1st Ave, Ocala. 352-559-3003. MuddyLotusTea.com.

thursday A Course in Miracles – 10am. Unity of Gainesville, 8801 NW 39th Ave. UnityGainesville.org. Fitness Zone – Noon-8pm. Ages 14+. Free. Cardio and strength training equipment. E.D. Croskey Recreation Center, 1510 NW Fourth St, Ocala. 352-401-3920. Alachua Farmers Market – 4-7pm. A local producer only market where most foods have been picked or made that day. Behind the Chamber of Commerce office. 14801 Main Street, Alachua. 386-462-3333. AlachuaFarmersMarket.com.

Fit In The Park: Zumba – 5:30-6:30pm. Ages 10+. Free. E.D. Croskey Recreation Center, 1510 NW Fourth St, Ocala. 368-5517.

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Embodiment 101 – 6:30-8pm. Body awareness movement followed by meditation. Shambhala Gainesville, 1899 NE 23rd Ave. 352-214-1334. Gainesville.Shambhala.org.

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Karaoke – 8-11pm. Muddy Lotus Tea, 520 NE 1st Ave, Ocala. 352-559-3003. MuddyLotusTea.com.

friday Health Happens Farmers’ Market – 9am-2:30pm. Shop for fresh produce, seafood, honey, baked goods, gluten-free snacks and prepared meals for lunch. McPherson Governmental Complex field, 601 SE 25th Ave, Ocala. 352-438-2360. Fitness Zone – Noon-8pm. Ages 14+. Free. Cardio and strength training equipment. E.D. Croskey Recreation Center, 1510 NW Fourth St, Ocala. 352-401-3920.

saturday Alachua County Farmers’ Market – 8:30am-noon. Open rain or shine. A grower’s only market. 5920 NW 13th St, Gainesville. 352-371-8236. 441market.com. Haile Farmers Market – 8:30am-noon. Open rain or shine, heat or cold. Haile Village Center in Haile Plantation, SW 91st Terr, Gainesville. HaileFarmersMarket.com. Farmstead Saturday – 9am-3pm. Free. Crones Cradle Conserve, 6411 NE 217 Pl, Citra. 352595 3377. CronesCradleConserve.com. Ocala Farm Market – 9am-2pm. Locally-grown farm fresh seasonal produce, homemade jellies and jams, crafts and plants. Corner of SE 3rd St and SE 3rd Ave, Ocala. 352-629-8051. OcalaDowntownMarket.com. Starlab Planetarium Shows – 11-11:30am, 1-1:30pm. Tour our solar system and learn about the stars and constellations. $3/person/session plus exhibit admission of $6/person or $22/family of four. Discovery Center, 701 NE Sanchez Ave, Ocala. Ocala.org. The Third Testament Foundation – 11am. What is The Third Testament? Introduction to the Third Testament by Martinus. Live Stream with chat. Free. 941-462-3177. Infinite808@gmail.com. Fitness Zone – Noon-8pm. Ages 14+. Free. Cardio and strength training equipment. E.D. Croskey Recreation Center, 1510 NW Fourth St, Ocala. 401-3920.

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AURA-CHAKRA REPORTS WHAT’S YOUR COLOR? – Aura-Chakra Reports. $30 for a colorful 22-page report and analysis. Will travel. Lady Lake. Call Mary Rose at 352-272-9555.

CHIROPRACTOR Re.A.L. CHIROPRACTIC ADJUSTMENTS – Dr. Randy Bryant, one of a few chiropractors in the nation doing these types of adjustments. Chiropractor to individuals including rodeo riders. Schedule your appointment by calling 352-694-7700. DrRandyBryant.com.

FARMERS MARKET LOCALLY GROWN PRODUCE, EGGS AND BEEF – Find the best the region has to offer from our co-op of farmers and growers. Harbison Farm Cattle and Produce market is open Monday-Friday 8-5pm, Saturdays 8-4, and Sundays 10-3. 4686 NE County Road 329. Anthony. 352-239-3552.

FOOD CODES DEVELOPA FOOD PLAN UNIQUE TO YOU USING FOOD CODES–Your subconscious knows which foods are best for you for energy, for weight loss, and to avoid. For more information visit SandraWilsonPositiveChange.com or email EFTSandy@yahoo.com.

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August 2020

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MARY ROSE

GENTLE WATERS HEALING CENTER

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What’s your color? Have your aura and chakras photographed and interpreted using the Inneractive Software and a biofeedback hand plate. Mary Rose received her Master ’s degree from Atlantic University, connected with ARE, and she interprets auras according to Edgar Cayce’s teachings. $30 for a 22-page colorful report.

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352-694-7700 1315 SE 25th Loop, Suite 103, Ocala Info@DrRandyBryant.com Dr. Bryant’s holistic approach and natural solutions for many common health issues have improved the lives of many from around the world. Services are tailored to the needs of each unique patient. You will not experience any of the snapping, cracking or popping usually associated with chiropractic treatment. Dr. Bryant has been involved with the sport of rodeo as a treating physician since 1995.

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HARBISON FARM CATTLE AND PRODUCE 4686 NE County Road 329 Anthony, Florida 352-239-3552 GVTHarbison@embarqmail.com

Locally grown, whole, organic food from working Florida farms. The Harbison family’s daily market offers fresh produce, grass-fed beef, eggs, Amish products, and local honey, plus a variety of jams, jellies, and preserves. Our mission is to provide healthy food to the community and help those in need. Call us to inquire about our Food Relief Fund and we may be able to help you with groceries.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE JAMES LEMIRE, MD

Lemire Clinic 9401 SW Hwy 200, Suite 301 352-291-9459 LemireClinic.com D r. L e m i r e i s b o t h B o a r d Certified in Family Practice for 40 years and is an Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) Certified Practitioner. Some of the common protocols Dr. Lemire works with are: Thyroid conditions, Chronic Fatigue, MS, Fibromyalgia, Arthritis, Leaky Gut, Cancer, Hormone Unbalances, Heavy Metal Toxicity, Inflammatory and Auto Immune Conditions, Lyme Disease, Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes, and Weight Management. Dr. Lemire sees children and adults. See ad, page 43.

GOURMET MEATS FLORIDA FRESH MEAT COMPANY 13770 S. Hwy 475, Summerfield 352-307-8400 FloridaFreshMeat.com Info@FloridaFreshMeat.com

“Feeding Our Community From Within Our Community” Florida Fresh Meat Company produces local sustainable hormone and antibiotic free a n d o rg a n i c a l l y r a i s e d , gourmet grass fed Angus beef, grass fed lamb and goat, and natural pastured pork. Also available through our network of local ranches and farms is pastured duck and chicken as well as farm raised, phosphate and preservative free Florida farm raised gator. Our gourmet meats are USDA inspected.

HEALTH COACHING BODONO HEALTH SERVICES 352-559-9355 Bodono.com Info@bodono.com

Improve your health and strengthen your immune system! Our Certified Health Coach, Registered Nurse and PlantBased Expert offers one-on-one coaching via Zoom, Skype or Facetime. We will create a meal plan tailored to your needs and preferences and provide you with a tool kit to help you reach your goals.

LOCALLY-GROWN PRODUCE CRONES’ 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 30.

NATURAL MENTAL HEALTH DR. LORA COLEMAN, LCSW

810 E. University, Suite B, Gainesville 305-298-6561 DrLoraColeman@gmail.com DrLoraColeman.com As a Doctor of Natural Health and licensed Clinical Social Worker, Dr. Coleman offers traditional mental health and spiritual counseling. Dr. Coleman’s full Apothecary carries herbs, teas, essential oils, nutritional supplements and education to support natural healing. Dr. Coleman offers Reiki, meditation, Past Life Regression, Chakra Clearing, Theta Healing, crystals, stones and jewelry for healing. Insurance is accepted.

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION DRAGON RISES COLLEGE OF ORIENTAL MEDICINE Gainesville, FL 32601 800-606-6685 DragonRises.edu

REAL ESTATE NANCY SHEAR, BROKER ASSOCIATE, CRB, CRP, SRS

Premier Sotheby’s International Realty 407-608-2097 Nancy.Shear@PremierSIR.com NancyShear.PremierSothebysRealty.com Having managed thousands of transactions as a managing broker, coach and trainer over the past two decades, Nancy has a wide range of experience in the field and can offer her customers a vantage point and expertise that few other associates can. Additionally, she brings her years of experience in sales, management and asset disposition to her clients looking to sell/buy or invest in residential or commercial real estate.

REIKI DEBI GOLDBEN, RM/T, LMT MA78069/MM37419 13722 SW 40th Circle, Ocala 352-209-0303 DebiGoldben@gmail.com DebiGoldben.com

As a House Healer and Intuitive Spiritual Teacher/Coach, Debi uses a unique blend of techniques and spiritual guidance to clear t h e c l u t t e r. W h e t h e r i t ’s Geopathic Stress or nonbeneficial energies/spirts, Debi can help reduce or eliminate physical and emotional discomfort.

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

THERMOGRAPHY JUNE DRENNON

Lemire Clinic 9401 SW Hwy 200, Suite 301, Ocala 352-291-9459 LemireClinic.com June is the owner of Florida Medical Thermography and has been certified as a Clinical Thermographer since 2008. She has certifications in Colon Hydrotherapy and Electro Lymphatic Drainage Therapy but now only sees patients for thermography. Working in the holistic field of thermal imaging is her true passion. She has done thousands of thermography reports and has often seen the value it offers in identifying risk factors and helping to prevent and monitor developing pathology. See ad, page 43.

VETERINARY CARE 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, allergies, cancer, pain, immune and chronic disease. Certified veterinary acu-puncture, 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 34.

813-417-6745 BodhiSangha.com ArielaGrodner@yahoo.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.

If you don’t think every day is a good day, just try missing one. ~Cavett Robert

Our comprehensive 10semester ACAOM-accredited Master’s degree program enables students to become competent, confident and successful acupuncturists. Graduates help people achieve genuine healing and their highest sustainable level of health and wellness.

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