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CHANGE YOUR THINKING

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WORLD SMILE! IT CAN MAKE YOU HAPPIER

MEDICAL MARIJUANA

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leeping through the night is something I took for granted in my youth. The passage of time brings changing hormones, questionable bladder resilience and a husband who also wakes; all of these contribute to many nights of interrupted slumber. My husband and I decided to purchase a new mattress that did a better job of suppressing movement. It has turned out that swapping a mattress, which is easier than reigning in hormones, has made a big difference. We are both sleeping better now that we are not woken by our spouse’s restlessness.

In our Well-Being Basics [page 18] we share that “Surveys show that getting enough sleep is the most influential factor in how people rate their daily mood, with good sleepers more likely to rate their life as happier overall. A University of California, Berkeley, study found that inadequate sleep makes our brains 60 percent more reactive to negative stimuli; in other words, being tired makes us grouchy.” I can attest that it is infinitely easier to generate positive feelings after a good night’s sleep.

I’ve also found that even if I’m awake in the wee morning hours, putting a positive spin on the situation eases the interruption. I like to read at night to power-down, so if I’m unexpectedly awake I just enjoy my bonus reading time. “Positive reframing involves shifting misery-making thinking to see the positive side of any situation,” says Ronica O’Hara in Think Yourself Happy [page 16]. A good book makes me happy, so instead of frustration I feel calm.

This month we focus on tools for happiness. Discover the benefits of smiling and how it can make us happier [page 26]. And find out how working with a life coach can unleash your true potential [page 28]. In addition, we continue our three-part series on medical marijuana as we consider the conditions that can benefit from cannabis. [page 20]. Find classic ways to store your garden’s bounty all year [page 22] and tips to keep kids healthy as they head back to school [page 30]. I hope this issue inspires ways to change your thinking and change your world.

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Contents 16 THINK YOURSELF HAPPY

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Seven Ways to Change Your Mind and Be Happier

20 EXPLORING

MEDICAL MARIJUANA M edical Conditions that See Benefits

22 PRESERVING THE HARVEST

Classic Ways to Store Garden Bounty All Year

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26 SMILING CAN MAKE US HAPPIER

28 UNLEASH YOUR TRUE POTENTIAL

Working with a Life Coach Can Help

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DEPARTMENTS 6 news briefs 12 health briefs 14 global briefs 22 conscious eating 26 inspiration 28 healing ways

30 healthy kids 32 green living 34 calendar 35 classifieds 42 natural

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olleen Turner is pleased to offer her services as a holistic esthetician. “My passion is helping people reach their skin care goals by combining organic, toxin-free, cannabinoid rich ingredients along with advanced skin care treatments targeted to their individual needs and concerns,” says Turner.

Turner also specializes in brow shaping, brow tinting and body waxing including Brazilian waxing. She is a proud partner of Epilfree — an all-natural, no downtime, non-laser permanent hair removal treatment that works on all hair types, safe for all skin types and skin tones and works over tattoos. She is a member of The Esthetics Association of Florida and the Association of Holistic Skin Care Practitioners.

Proverbs 31 Offers All-Natural Cleaning Service

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roverbs 31 Cleaning Service uses all-natural products to provide residential, janitorial and office cleaning services for all of Brevard County, and parts of Indian River County.

Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) regulates laundry and cleaning products, air fresheners, and soap but does not require the full ingredients to be listed on cleaning products,” says owner Heather Benson. “Regulations allow manufacturers great leeway on the ingredient list; they can list all, none or some of the ingredients.” As a result, Proverbs 31 closely monitors all the ingredients in their products to avoid toxins.

Proverbs 31 uses a mixture of tea tree oil, thyme and peroxide instead of using harsh chemical bleach. They use lavender essential oil mixed with Castile soap for multiple surfaces to fight bacteria. They use a mixture of lemon grass, lemon, and eucalyptus mixed with Castile soap and vinegar to eliminate tough smells such as animal odors.

“Studies have proven repeatedly that the use of essential oils are just as effective at fighting dirt and bacteria as all the commercial chemicals on the market today,” says Benson.

Call for 20% off your 1st biweekly cleaning. Proverbs 31 Cleaning Services is licensed, insured and bonded, and locally owned and family operated. For more information, call 321-210-8538 or visit Proverbs31CleaningService.com.

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Yoga Teacher Training at Kula Yoga

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ula Yoga is hosting a 200-hour Teacher Training at their Merritt Island studio in September.

The class will run on weekends from September 10 through November 21, plus 30 hours of yoga classes for a total of 232 hours.

Students in the program will learn to deepen their physical and spiritual practice; learn philosophy, anatomy, and asanas (poses) of yoga; connect with themselves in a deeper way; learn sequencing of classes to be prepared to teach upon graduating; and learn the basics of chakras, breath work, and Ayurveda.

“Kula Yoga offers a welcoming place to learn and explore the world of yoga,” says studio owner Cassie Camp. “It is our mission to incorporate yoga into our community to live healthier and more fulfilling lives.”

Kula Yoga is located at 230 E Merritt Island Cswy, Ste 102, Merritt Island. Cost: $2800 with an additional discount if paying in cash.

Early-bird deadline is August 20. Payments can be arranged. For more details, visit KulaYogaMerrittIsland.com or call 321-978-5116.

Wellbeing Services at Nature’s Healthy Harvest

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ature’s Healthy Harvest (NHH) is more than just a vitamin store, they also provide wellbeing services. The resident practitioner at NHH, Karen Laraway, offers reiki, hypnosis, guided meditations and past life regressions. Reiki provides energy healing while past life regressions can take the client back to their childhood or further. Hypnosis can assist with smoking cessation, overeating, nail biting and more. Guided meditation can reduce stress and increase imagination with a guided journey through a tropical beach, or maybe a scenic walk in the mountains.

NHH also provides other services such as ear candling or a foot detox. “Let us help you with your health journey and provide a relaxing and healthy experience,” says owner Chip Griffin. “We provide health information, supplements, specialized services and some cool natural gifts from the display case.”

For more information, call 321-610-3989 or visit Nature’s Healthy Harvest at 2330 N. Wickham Rd., Suite 14, in Melbourne (just south of Lake Washington Road).

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Thai Massage Certification Weekend

Assisted Lymphatic Therapy Boosts Immune Function

quarian Dreams is pleased to host a weekend certification course in Thai Yoga Massage August 28-29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thai Yoga Massage is an ancient healing art that combines the best of acupressure from Thailand and Hatha yoga from India, gentle rocking movements, deep rhythmic compressions, a variety of stretching movements and restorative yoga positions open the body’s complex network of tissue and energy lines.

The workshop will be led by Ariela Grodner, owner of Bodhi Sangha School of Thai Massage in Gainesville, teacher at the Florida School of Massage, and author of many books on the subject. Participants will explore the core movements, stances, hand techniques and rooted breath awareness necessary for a strong foundation in the Thai Massage practice while emphasizing the art of compassionate healing touch. “All are welcome. You don’t need to be professional. Thai Massage is for everyone,” says Grodner.

This class is traditionally taught on a mat, but Grodner will offer a special class for students who are hesitant to work on a mat. They can bring their massage table and she will modify the mat work for them.

eather Leah, BA, LMT, owner of Nurturing Sol Whole Body Healing in Satellite Beach, is pleased to announce her services for those seeking support and guidance when dealing with chronic health issues. Leah explains, “My approach to healing is both psycho-somatic (mindbody) and trauma-informed in nature.”

While her work is very much guided by intuition, she offers practical and grounded ways to guide clients on their paths to embodied wellness.

Among many modalities, Leah offers Assisted Lymphatic Therapy (ALT). The state-of-the-art device she uses combines light, sound, vibration and releases ozone to gently stimulate flow and drainage of lymph throughout the body. “ALT stimulates the lymph at a greater depth and will enhance lymph flow with far less therapy time than manual lymph drainage. One session of ALT is equivalent to 15 manual sessions,” says Leah.

ALT is believed to aid during treatment, any detoxification program and recovery from many imbalances and diseases such as: breast cancer, chronic health issues, sinus infections, asthma, lymphedema, among others. “Supporting the lymphatic system is pivotal to achieve boosted immune function and enhance overall health and wellbeing,” explains Leah.

Location: Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. For more information, visit BodhiSangha.com or call 321-729-9495. Cost: $250. 14 CEUs for licensed massage therapists. Pre-register online AquarianDreams.com/special-events.

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Leah also offers Maya Abdominal and Visceral Massage for those with digestive issues and Craniosacral session for individuals with nervous system issues. For deeper levels of healing, Leah is also an Energy Medicine practitioner. For more information, call 941-248-9127 or visit NurturingSol.com. (MA90143) See ad, page 12.

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Unity Spiritual Center of Vero Beach Open for Services and Classes

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he Unity Spiritual Center of Vero Beach is open once again for in-person services and events. They are part of a worldwide movement dedicated to creating a better world through individual spiritual transformation. Their inspiring 10 a.m. Sunday services are led in their sanctuary by visiting ministers and speakers on uplifting, empowering topics for every-day living. Sunday services are also provided online through their Facebook page and website.

For the children, Sunday School is open as well.

The Unity Spiritual Center of Vero Beach also offers a variety of personal and spiritual growth classes, prayer groups, exercise programs, and support groups. These are all listed on their website under “events.”

In addition, they are available for Life Celebration events, such as, weddings, christenings and memorial services. Their large sanctuary, outdoor pavilion, inviting labyrinth, beautiful gardens and full kitchen make for a perfect location.

“We welcome everyone with open arms, open minds and open hearts,” says Rev. Elizabeth Longo, Transitional Specialist.

The Spiritual Center of Vero Beach is located at 950 43rd Ave, Vero Beach. 772-562-1133, UnityofVero.org.

Psychic Readings at All Three Scented Dragons Stores

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cented Dragon is excited to now offer live card, astronomy and spiritual guidance readings at all three locations.

Newest to their well-respected group of associate readers is Alexander Nemo, author of the book, Magik Beginning The Path, due out this month. Nemo explains his work, “During my readings I use tools such as tarot, clairvoyance and a little bit of mediumship sometimes comes through. I have helped people gain greater understanding and insights into their current situations, enabling them to make better choices; with an ultimate goal of moving toward freedom and a better understanding of their relationship to the universe.”

As a forward to his book, Mary Ellen Popyk, owner and coordinator of The Sanctuary for Mind, Body, and Spirit writes, “Alexander is a true Elder in every sense of the word. It’s his years of experience, studying and applying what he’s learned, which earn him the respectable right to say he offers true wisdom.”

Scented Dragon has stores in Ft. Pierce, Port St. Lucie, and Jensen Beach. Each store has its own vibe and offers unique finds while always making available staples like candles, incense, books, stones and crystals.

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hamekah Shaw, founder of AWEsome Wellness and Counseling, LLC is excited to offer holistic solutions and restorative healing to those “ready to live their most AWEsome life!” In expressing her gratitude for her work Shaw says, “I love helping individuals restore wholeness in their soul (mind), spirit, and bodies through cultivating alignment, wellness, and empowerment.”

AWEsome Wellness & Counseling provides a variety of services tailored to individuals’ needs. “I appreciate the uniqueness and beauty of every human being and offer life coaching, functional nutrition counseling, and spiritual development to help clients gain clarity and discover solutions to heal and thrive,” explains Shaw. “The mind, body, and spirit are all interconnected and have profound effects on one another. For optimal health, its vital to tend to each area; I share wisdom on identifying key elements that need nurturing and ways to eliminate obstacles, (when needed) to achieve optimal health.”

Shaw is an avid learner and has been a registered nurse for over ten years with several other degrees and certifications. Shaw shares, “It’s my love for people, my personal healing journey, and the deep understanding that we were all created by God and in His image, to enjoy lives full of healing, wholeness, and wonder, that allows me to provide exceptional service.”

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Healing Sessions at Spark of Divine

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eth Franks, Professional Usui/Tibetan Reiki Master/ Teacher and healing facilitator is now offering healing sessions with reiki, crystals, sound, or the angels. Healing sessions can combine all aspects and are tailored to your physical, emotional, and spiritual healing needs.

Franks offers classes in all levels of Usui/Tibetan Reiki, which is a healing energy that people can learn for self-treatment. As a certified angelologist, Franks also provides classes in angelology where clients can meet their guardians and learn how to heal with the angels.

“I believe, since we are all one, if we heal ourselves, we heal all. It is about unity consciousness,” said Franks, who began working with healing energies instinctively in her youth and continues as a student of many energy modalities. “I just love the healing energy of reiki and when I add the energy of the angels it creates a phenomenal blend of energies.”

Spark of Divine, LLC offers a small retail store that carries candles, incense, crystals, cards, CDs, statuary, jewelry and more. The ongoing calendar of events includes yoga, reiki, angelology, meditation and a wide range of spiritual classes and workshops.

Spark of Divine, LLC, 1789 Old Dixie Hwy, Vero Beach (on the corner of 18th Street and Old Dixie in the L shaped plaza). For more information, call Beth Franks at 772-2576499 or visit SparkofDivine.com.

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iCRYO Memberships Allow for More Sessions

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s one of only 14 current open iCRYO locations across the country, (with another dozen or more in the process of opening), folks on the Treasure Coast have easy access to iCRYO’s holistic healing and conditioning modalities.

Located in Port St. Lucie this state-ofthe-art center was launched by Bob and Deb Lemon at the onset of the pandemic, in February 2020. “As more and more of the mainstream began to understand the need to build up our immune systems and to maintain strong and healthy bodies, we’ve been able to provide a variety of holistic services and sessions that can help achieve even the highest of goals,” says Bob Lemon.

The Lemons are pleased to offer memberships that allow ultimate flexibility to take advantage of the wide array of services including Local and Whole Body Cryotherapy, Cryo Body Sculpting, Cryo Facials PBM therapy, PEMP therapy, infrared sauna sessions, Pilates, compression and more. iCRYO CEO Bill Jones explains, “Necessity is the mother of invention, truly a proverb that resonates when you think about one’s health and wellness. iCRYO was founded on creating a company that offered affordable holistic services readily available to the masses. We recognized the need for alternative solutions to recovery, anti-aging, and pain management.” iCRYO is located at 1461 St. Lucie West Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call 772-237-5092 or visit ICRYO.com/ port-st-lucie. See ad, page 27.

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Eat Oily Fish to Live Longer Omega-3 fatty acids have previously been linked to better heart, brain, eye and joint health, and a new largescale analysis published in Nature Communications suggests that omega3s from oily fish may also extend lifespan.

Researchers reviewed pooled data from 17 studies of 42,466 people that were followed an average of 16 years. Those that had the highest amount of fishbased omega-3s in their blood—at the 90th percentile—had a 13 percent lower risk for death than people with omega-3 levels in the 10th percentile. The risk of dying from cardiovascular disease was 15 percent lower and from cancer 11 percent lower. The blood levels of alpha-linolenic acid omega-3s obtained from plant-based sources like nuts and flaxseed did not show a conclusive link to lower mortality.

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Microbiome Linked to Risk of Death from Disease Certain gut microbiota can predict possible causes of mortality, reports a new study from Finland’s University of Turku.

Researchers collected stool samples from 7,055 Finnish adults around 50 years old and followed them for 15 years.

They found that greater numbers of bacteria from the Enterobacteria family increase the risk of death from cancer, respiratory disorders and gastrointestinal disease. “Many bacterial strains that are known to be harmful were among the Enterobacteria predicting mortality, and our lifestyle choices can have an impact on their amount in the gut,” says study co-author Teemu Niiranen.

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Eat Produce to Lower Stress and Heart Disease People needing a push to eat more fruits and vegetables might be motivated by two new studies from Australia’s Edith Cowan University. Studying data from 8,600 Australians between the ages of 25 and 91, researchers found people that ate at least 470 grams (about two cups) of fruits and vegetables per day had 10 percent lower stress levels compared to those that ate less than half that amount. “Vegetables and fruits contain important nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, flavonoids and carotenoids that can reduce inflammation and oxidative stress, and therefore improve mental well-being,” says lead author Simone Radavelli-Bagatini.

In a second study based on 23 years of data on 50,000 Danes, researchers found that those that consumed one cup each day of the most nitrate-rich vegetables like leafy greens and beets had about a 2.5 mmHg lower systolic blood pressure and a 12 to 26 percent lower risk of peripheral artery disease, heart attacks, strokes and heart failure. Eating more than one cup daily didn’t increase the benefits, they found, and blending greens into smoothies (but not pulp-destroying juicing) is a good option for increasing intake.

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Animal Alert

The United Nations Environment Programme and the Climate and Clean Air Coalition have released a Global Methane Assessment of emissions from fossil fuels, agriculture and waste management.

With livestock contributing 32 percent of the methane footprint, the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP) stresses the need to regulate and mitigate methane emissions from global meat and dairy companies. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has also identified the factory farm system of hog and dairy operations with liquified manure lagoon systems as responsible for rising methane emissions related to agriculture.

IATP European Director Shefali Sharma says, “Disappointingly, the assessment calls for more technological fixes such as feed additives and biodigesters to reduce agriculture’s methane footprint, rather than addressing the core of the problem. Untenable growth of animals in the food chain is spurred on by a powerful meat and dairy industry that bears no costs for this environmental debacle, but passes it on to farmers and consumers.” The report provides evidence that a new policy framework accounting for the factory farm system’s emissions and aiding a transition to more scale-appropriate agroecological systems of animal production that will be less harmful to people and the climate is needed, according to Ben Lilliston, IATP director of climate strategies.

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Textile Manufacturers Fight Climate Change Clothing makes the man or woman, but mankind makes the clothing. The Textile Exchange’s Material Change Index (MCI) has been tracking industry changes and their impacts since it was launched in partnership with GreenBiz in 2019.

The MCI is the largest business-to-business comparison initiative tracking progress toward more sustainable material sourcing for apparel, footwear and home textiles. It also monitors alignment with global efforts such as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the transition to a circular economy. With a goal to accelerate action, 2019 was established as a baseline year from which to track the related efforts and progress of leading corporations.

The MCI is part of Textile Exchange’s Corporate Fiber & Materials Benchmark program, enabling companies to measure, manage and integrate a strategy for using preferred fiber and materials in their operations. With a goal of 45 percent reduced CO2 emissions from textile fiber and material production by 2030, Textile Exchange is pushing for urgent climate action. This year, they are launching an insights report, leaderboard and dashboard (TextileExchange.org/2030-climate-plus) to provide a comprehensive analysis of the state of the industry and determine ways to work with the data.

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THINK YOURSELF HAPPY Seven Ways to Change Your Mind and Be Happier

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hat is happiness? Aristotle pondered it, our country’s founders encouraged its pursuit, but only now—thanks to the thriving field of Positive Psychology—have we learned more precisely how to attain and sustain it. In thousands of studies in the last two decades, researchers have watched babies share crackers, put Tibetan monks in brain scanners, asked college students to do kind deeds and explored databases, among other strategies. A major finding has emerged: Happiness is, to a great degree, in our own hands—or more exactly, our own minds.

“You get to choose,” says trailblazing researcher Barbara Fredrickson, author of Positivity and Love 2.0 and a professor at the University of North Carolina. “No matter where your river of emotions flows today, over time and with continued effort and attention, you can change its course and location to live a happier, more positive life.” Using advanced brain imaging technology, neuroscientists and psychologists have discovered that the brain is “plastic” and malleable. When we change our thinking and actions in positive ways, brain neurons start rewiring themselves to make newfound happiness settle in, especially if our practices are repetitive.

“Interestingly, changes can start quite quickly,” says neuroscientist Andrew Newberg, who has authored 10 books on 16

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the brain, emotions and spirituality, including Words Can Change Your Brain. “For those changes to become more fully ingrained, it can take a few months, but it does not necessarily require hours a day for many years.”

A change in thinking shifted the behavior and life of John Peterson, a sales manager at a major West Coast auto retailer and editor of SafeDriveGear.com. “I was unhappy and miserable, so I decided to give gratitude a shot,” he recalls. “It was mechanical to start, but the reactions I got turned into a domino effect.” Instead of giving cursory thanks, he praised a co-worker’s kindness in handing him a daily cup of coffee; now they chat about their families. Instead of “keeping myself to myself,” he offered to help a neighbor he barely knew to clean gutters; now they’re “barbecue besties,” he says, adding, “I was kind of blown away at the incredible effect gratitude had on my life, both in improving my mental health and boosting my relationships. It was a real revelation to me!”

Positive psychologists offer two major approaches: adopting habits that encourage happiness and clearing away the mental debris that blocks it. Many books and websites offer a wide range of theories, techniques and tips. “The most effective practices for MyNaturalAwakenings.com

you are the ones that you enjoy and are willing to do more often,” says Tchiki Davis, Ph.D., a Psychology Today blogger and founder of The Berkeley Well-Being Institute. The following are researchbased methods to enhance happiness:

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Aim for a three-to-one ratio of positive to negative experiences

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The difference between languishing and flourishing, says Fredrickson in her book Positivity, is constructing a life in which heartfelt positive experiences outnumber the negatives by three to one. Positive experiences that flow from feelings such as gratitude, serenity, hope, awe and love can be as simple as exchanging smiles with a passerby, patting a friend on the back, joking with a cashier, picking up something that someone has dropped or planting a kiss on a son’s head. She emphasizes that the experiences must be authentic and heartfelt: acting “Pollyanna-ish” out of habit or pasting on a smile can actually make us feel worse, and positivity can turn toxic if it’s relentlessly turned on 100 percent of the time. “True happiness is not rigid and unchanging,” she says.

When it comes to marriage, five positive interactions for every negative one is the “magic ratio” that makes it happy and stable, according to studies by renowned relationship psychologist John Gottman, author of What Makes Love Last. “Successful long-term relationships are created through small words, small gestures and small acts,” he writes.

less likely to feel anxious or depressed, enjoy better health and relationships and are more resilient and motivated to change.

Another way to handle the inner critic is to transform it by befriending and chatting with it, a method used in voice dialogue therapy and in the Internal Family Systems approach. Jackie Graybill, a Seattle songwriter and piano teacher, calls her “mean girl” inner critic Brutista Dynasticus. “I’ll find myself responding to an inner thought like, ‘You look fat. Just how much weight have you gained over COVID?!’ with a recognition like, ‘Oh, Brutista, that wasn’t very nice. I may have some extra pounds, but this healthy body has gotten me through a freaking pandemic! Show a little respect, okay?’ This quiets her down because I’ve recognized her and addressed her, and I feel an inner sense of victory because I’ve brought a positive truth to bear. It’s a very empowering practice.”

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Clear away pain by questioning assumptions

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Flip negativity by reframing experiences

Positive reframing involves shifting misery-making thinking to see the positive side of any situation. Canadian researchers reported in a 340-person survey at APA PsycNet that during the pandemic, reframing was the most effective mental health strategy; people practicing it gradually felt better, while people that vented, distracted themselves or disengaged from others fared worse. Reframing strategies include viewing a problem as a challenge, a learning opportunity or a way to help others; finding the higher purpose or divine order in a bad situation; exploring what the unexpected benefits might be; and finding humor in a situation.

Of our estimated 12,000 to 60,000 thoughts per day, about 80 percent are negative and 95 percent are repetitive, says the National Science Foundation. Those noisy mental loops dampen our spirits by repetitively telling us that something regretful should not have happened in the past or is going to happen to blight the future. Few worries have real credence: A Cornell University study found that 85 percent of what people worry about never happens. Of the 15 percent of worries that did happen, 79 percent of people found they handled the problem better than they had expected or that they learned a valuable lesson from it. Cognitive behavioral therapists help clients to examine those beliefs and assumptions, challenge the dysfunctional ones and try out different interpretations to uncover the truth.

Victor Blue, a Tampa transportation engineer, examined his difficult relationship with a tyrannical father by asking himself two questions that spiritual teacher and author Byron Katie suggests applying to any painful thought: “Is it true? Can you absolutely know it’s true?” Self-inquiring deeply, Blue realized he had a distorted view: His father had in fact loved him, but had lacked the capacity to show it with warmth or tenderness.

“My father started with very little and saw a tough world and treated everyone tough,” he says. “And I came to realize that yes, I am able to father myself.”

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Berating ourselves for our shortcomings is a sure route to suffering, but applying self-compassion powerfully lowers the volume. It involves three elements: treating ourselves as kindly as we would a dear friend; realizing that making mistakes is intrinsically human so we’re not alone; and non-judgmentally facing our emotions without denying or indulging them, according to its major theorist, psychologist Kristin Neff, author of Self-Compassion: Stop Beating Yourself Up and Leave Insecurity Behind. Numerous studies show that people that practice selfcompassion have less self-doubt and fewer negative thoughts, are

Perhaps the most popular and direct approach to happiness is gratitude.

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WELL-BEING BASICS Besides using mental strategies, choosing happiness involves taking daily actions that enhance our well-being, as studies demonstrate.

Eat a happy-making diet

A gut-wisdom axis may exist. People with a greater diversity of the gut microbiome—the mark of a healthy diet—had higher levels of wisdom, compassion and social support, and lower levels of loneliness than people with less diverse microbiomes, University of California San Diego scientists reported in Frontiers in Psychiatry. A study of 12,000 Australians found that the more they increased their fruit and vegetable intake over a seven-year period, the happier and more satisfied with life they became. Eating eight servings a day was as happiness-producing as going from being unemployed to employed.

Exercise even a little

Whether it’s lunges or sun salutations, movement lifts us up. In a review of 23 published studies involving half a million people published in The Journal of Happiness Studies, University of Michigan researchers found strong evidence that any kind of exercise increases happiness; even as little as 10 minutes a day raises spirits. People that exercise at least 30 minutes on most days are about 30 percent happier than those that don’t exercise.

Go for the doze

Surveys show that getting enough sleep is the most influential factor in how people rate their daily mood, with good sleepers more likely to rate their life as happier overall. A University of California, Berkeley, study found that inadequate sleep makes our brains 60 percent more reactive to negative stimuli; in other words, being tired makes us grouchy.

Love a lot

A landmark study that began in 1938 and followed 724 Harvard students and working-class Boston youth for 80 years found that fame and achievements didn’t make them truly happy—warm, loving relationships with their family, friends and community did. In a 2020 study, Pennsylvania State University researchers found that simply becoming aware of daily experiences of “felt love”, defined as “micro-moments when you experience resonance with someone,” increases those heartwarming episodes and improves well-being.

Do good deeds

Performing five acts of kindness one day a week, such as helping a friend with a task, writing a thank-you email or donating blood, had a more powerful and long-lasting effect on college students’ happiness than spreading five good deeds over a week, reports University of California, Riverside, researchers. A four-year study of 13,000 retirees found that those volunteering more than two hours per week were happier, more optimistic and less lonely and depressed than people that never volunteered.

Be nurtured by nature

After walking in a natural setting, people ruminated less and showed increased activity in the subgenual prefrontal cortex, an area of the brain that lowers depression and anxiety, Stanford researchers found. In one study, people watching five minutes of Planet Earth felt 46 percent more awe and 31 percent more gratitude than people watching the news or a comedy show. Biological diversity also matters: European scientists found that an additional 10 percent of bird species in an area increases residents’ life enjoyment as much as a 10 percent increase in their income.

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in participants; they even exercised more and had fewer doctor visits than those writing about aggravations. Writing a thank-you letter to someone we haven’t appreciated enough in the past can induce a sense of well-being that lasts for at least six months, a University of Pennsylvania study found.

Gratitude can be cultivated simply by daily journaling; writing a list every few days often works even better, research indicates.

The more concrete the items are and the more freshly observed, the better: Rather than, “I’m grateful for my daughter,” it might be, “I’m grateful for my daughter because she made me laugh at breakfast by making a funny face.”

Some people kick off their day by writing two thank-you emails; others find creative ways to fold gratitude into relationships. During the pandemic, Nadia Charif, a San Jose-based wellness and health advisor at Coffeeble.com, shared with her boyfriend a note-taking phone app in which they wrote the ways they appreciated each other during the day. “Somehow, no matter how frayed our nerves were, we remembered the last lovely entry and melted like ice to water,” she says. “It diffused many arguments before they escalated.”

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Using functional magnetic resonance imaging, Newberg and other neuroscientists studied meditating Buddhist monks, prayerful Catholic nuns and mindfulness meditators. They found that each practice has its own distinctive pattern of brain activity,

yet all three deactivate the brain regions that underlie mind chatter. That “default mode network” is constantly ruminating, nagging and making sure we avoid trouble. Sustained spiritual practices gradually turn down its everyday volume, which may explain in part the well-documented link between spiritual practices and well-being. Even brief meditations can have a quieting effect, counsels New York City psychologist and mindfulness teacher Loch Kelly, author of Shift into Freedom. In a quiet moment, he suggests, “Ask yourself, ‘What is here right now if there is no problem to solve?’”

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Lift up others with a positive outlook

The more we give with a full heart, the more happiness we experience, studies show—and the benefits radiate far beyond ourselves. Following nearly 5,000 people over 20 years, Harvard researchers found that one person’s happiness triggers a chain reaction up to three degrees away, lifting the spirits not only of friends, but friends’ friends, and their friends’ friends’ friends.

Effects can last up to one year. It’s a vital way to help the world, says Fredrickson. “The happiness that you experience together with others has ripple effects, both biological and behavioral, that make whole communities healthier.”

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Exploring Medical Marijuana MEDICAL CONDITIONS THAT SEE BENEFITS

Natural Awakenings reached out to a variety of local professionals for insight on the medical marijuana system in Florida. This is the second article in our three-part series.

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annabis is a plant-based product believed to have first been used medicinally around 400 AD. Evidence suggests it was used 5,000 years ago in what is now Romania. It was used in the US during the 19th and 20th centuries as a patent (over the counter) medicine.

Since that time, cannabis has undergone federal restriction, became a controlled substance and then began legalization starting with the state of California. Since 1996, 36 states have enacted legislation governing medical cannabis for sale and distribution, including Florida.

“The discovery and synthesis of the THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) molecule isolated from Cannabis is credited to Israeli scientist Dr. Raphael Mechoulam in 1964,” 20

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says Jessica McCain, MD, of Southern Comfort Marijuana Clinic in Port St. Lucie. “By 1992, it became understood that the plant THC acts on the same human version endocannabinoid receptors as AEA (anadamide), which is one way how Cannabis is used as a medicinal plant.”

Endocannabinoids and their receptors are found throughout the human body in the nervous system, internal organs, connective tissues, glands, and immune cells. “This is a system that is very important. It maintains homeostasis in our body, which has to do with sleep, appetite, memory, mood; basically, this system balances the body,” says Alita Sikora, MD, of Sikora Integrative Medicine in Vero Beach.

Studies indicate that endocannabinoid system (ECS) deficiencies are related to multiple sclerosis, Huntington’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, anorexia, chronic motion sickness, and failure to thrive in infants. It is also suspected that migraine, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome and related conditions are also associated with deficiencies.

Medical marijuana is being used to help supplement when someone is low on their natural production of endocannabinoids in the body. “Clinical Endocannabinoid Deficiency Syndrome refers to when you are actually depleted in your natural production of endocannabinoids. This can lead to downstream disease, because this body system actually regulates many chemicals that influence the function of appetite, pain-perception, mood, sleep, and memory,” says Dr. McCain.

One of the chemicals the ECS regulates is dopamine. Studies related to Parkinson’s’ disease have shown that under dopamine depleted conditions, proper motor function is dependent on adequate levels of both acetylcholine and dopamine. Findings suggest that progressive dopamine deficiency reduces the activity of striatal cholinergic interneurons (the main source of acetylcholine), resulting in progressive motor difficulties.

Studies indicate that endocannabinoid system (ECS) deficiencies are related to multiple sclerosis, Huntington’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, anorexia, chronic motion sickness, and failure to thrive in infants.

“Marijuana helps with the nervous system balance serotonin and noradrenaline levels, shorten sleep onset, reduce inflammation, improve appreciation of food, provide tolerance for emotional triggers. So basically, think about it like a vitamin or a supplement that you’re using to treat a naturally occurring or disease occurring deficiency,” says Dr. McCain.

Researchers have identified two different receptors in the ECS that can accept cannabinoids. “There are at least 400 different chemicals called cannabinoids. Each one has a different effect on the body. While there are many receptors in the body that cannabinoids will bind to, it is thought the main medicinal effects of marijuana are happening when the cannabinoids from the plant bind to the CB1 and CB2 receptors,” says Dr. Sikora.

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Medical marijuana is an increasingly popular alternative to traditional pain-relieving medications, including opioids, as well as for insomnia and anxiety medications.

CB1 receptors in the brain that have to do with relaxation. “You have mainly CB1 receptors in your brain. That’s thought to be why people get benefits with mood, anxiety, sleep and pain,” says Dr. Sikora.

“Worldwide, the three most common reasons to use cannabis would be number one: pain, number two: anxiety and depression, and number three insomnia. A lot of our patients actually have that trifecta because the mind-body experience is very interconnected,” says Dr. McCain.

Medical marijuana is an increasingly popular alternative to traditional pain-relieving medications, including opioids, as well as for insomnia and anxiety medications. “In my experience, I have had people be able to reduce the amount of their sleeping medications (benzodiazepines),” says Dr. Sikora. “I’ve also been able to help people get off anxiety medications such as Xanax and Ambien, which have a risk of addiction.”

Fighting inflammation is another use for medical marijuana, leading to a reduction in symptoms for a variety of conditions.

Disorders stemming from inflammation include autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn’s disease and fibromyalgia.

“You have CB2 receptors in the lungs, the gut, the liver, and the colon. CB2 is thought to be more beneficial for the immune system and for inflammation,” says Dr. Sikora. Both CB1 and CB2 receptors are found in the digestive tract, an indication of why medical marijuana has been effective for inflammatory bowel disease.

A 2016 research paper from The Journal of Pain, U.S. Association for the Study of Pain, found that marijuana use for cancer pain led to a 64-percent reduction in opioid use, improved quality of life, and caused fewer medication side effects. It also led to participants using fewer medications.

Dr. McCain says that medical marijuana is extraordinarily successful for cancer patients. “I would encourage most patients who are undergoing cancer treatment to use cannabis. One, for the palliative benefits because it can allow them to succeed and do the max tolerable doses of chemotherapies.” Cannabis has also been shown to help control the spread of cancer.

“I have tons of success stories…this is an excellent therapy modality. I love seeing our educational center full of such a variety of different people,” says McCain. “It’s a pretty amazing time right now to be in the Cannabis world.”

“I see many people with chronic pain conditions such as, rheumatoid arthritis, osteo arthritis, stroke related pain, fibromyalgia. I also see a lot of people with insomnia, PTSD, anxiety and depression,” says Dr. Sikora. “They’re all getting some benefits from medical marijuana.”

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enough, but levels can be increased with lemon juice. Vegetable pickles become acidic through the addition of vinegar.

Heat-sealed jars are shelf-stable if the seals remain intact.

Paul Fehribach, chef and co-owner of Big Jones, a restaurant in Chicago, gives canning tips in The Big Jones Cookbook.

For pickles and preserves, he recommends using a simple canning kit with a tool to lift jars in and out of boiling water, a jar rack that sits in the bottom of a stock pot and Mason jars with new canning lids to hold the food.

Both Paster and Fehribach suggest using professionally tested recipes.

“Go to a reliable source, whether it’s a cookbook or a website, because there are some food safety issues. Recipes have been calibrated to have the right ratio of water and vinegar to vegetables to ensure it’s acidic enough,” says Paster.

“Pickles are a great place to begin because they’re really hard to mess up.”

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Preserving the Harvest Classic Ways to Store Garden Bounty All Year

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hether gardening, purchasing at farmers’ markets or ordering from a community supported agriculture farm, preservation techniques capture the bounty of the harvest and ensure availability of fresh flavors year-round.

Dehydrating “Dehydrating machines can be purchased for about $50, but an oven that goes down to a temperature of 150 or less will work,” says Brekke Bounds, educator at City Grange, a garden center in Chicago. Before dehydrating, consider the end use. Peaches or cherries can be cut into bite-size pieces. Roma or cherry tomatoes, sliced or cut in half and dried, can go in winter soups and stews. “Apple chips are super-easy,” Bounds says. “Core and slice with a mandoline, dunk in a lemon solution, sprinkle with cinnamon, dehydrate and store in an airtight jar.”

Foods can be seasoned or marinated before drying. “We make zucchini bacon for vegan BLTs,” says Anthony Damiano, chef proprietor at Counter Culture restaurant, in Vero Beach, Florida. Dried herbs chopped in a food processor can be stored in airtight containers and used up to a year later as flavorful salad toppings or soup mixes.

Canning “One of my go-to methods is water bath canning,” says Emily Paster, author of The Joys of Jewish Preserving. “It’s a really safe and effective method of home preservation for high-acid foods. Certain kinds of microorganisms, most specifically botulism, can’t live in a high-acid environment.” Fruits that go into jams and jellies are typically acidic 22

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Refrigerator Pickling The pickling process can be done without water bath canning, but the jars must remain refrigerated. The fun is in the quickness and variability of the recipes.

Beyond traditional cucumber pickles, excellent pickles can be made with green beans, carrots, onions, cauliflower and green tomatoes. Brine can be dill, spicy or sweet. Damiano makes refrigerator pickles with a variety of local organic produce, including radishes, okra and other vegetables. The pickles are great for eating and can be used in salads and recipes like plant-based tostadas.

Fermenting “Fermentation is an essential part of how people everywhere make effective use of food resources,” says Sandor Ellix Katz, fermentation revivalist in Liberty, Tennessee, and author of The Art of Fermentation. “Fermentation produces alcohol, helps preserve food by producing acids and makes foods more digestible, more nutritious, more delicious and sometimes less toxic.”

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method to prevent food decomposition.

Studies show that fermented foods and beverages provide beneficial probiotics to the gut microbiome. Anyone can give fermentation a try with ordinary kitchen tools—a knife, cutting board, mixing bowl and a jar. “Certain ferments, such as yogurt or tempeh, require specific temperature ranges,” advises Katz.

Cold Storage Many fruits and vegetables freeze well, but a basement or backyard root cellar is a noelectricity, cold storage method. Items that store well in a root cellar include most root crops and firm fruits like apples and pears.

“Root cellars use the natural, cool, moist conditions underground for fruit and vegetable storage. Earth-sheltered options work best for cooler climates where the ground temp is naturally cooler,” says Laurie Neverman in Denmark, Wisconsin, creator of CommonSenseHome.com. Those with no outdoor spot or cold basement room can still use cold storage. “Some crops like onions, garlic, potatoes, winter squash, apples and carrots keep well in dark, dry, cool room temperatures of about 55 degrees,” says Neverman.

Food preservation methods extend the blessings of the harvest. A little preparation now will provide edible delights for months to come.

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Zucchini Bacon

1 to 2 watermelon radishes ¼ cup white wine vinegar ¼ cup rice wine vinegar ½ cup water 1 tsp pink Himalayan salt 1 tsp sugar 2 cloves garlic, peeled 1 tsp ginger, microplaned ½ tsp peppercorns, lightly crushed

2 medium zucchini 2 Tbsp grape seed oil 2 Tbsp soy sauce 2 tsp maple syrup 1 tsp liquid smoke Pinch chipotle chili pepper powder Freshly ground black pepper

Wash and peel watermelon radishes. With a sharp knife or mandoline slicer, slice radishes into round discs. In a non-reactive saucepan, bring the water, white wine vinegar, rice wine vinegar, salt and sugar to a boil. Simmer for 1 minute or until the sugar and salt are dissolved. Remove from heat and add the garlic, ginger and peppercorns. Pour the hot liquid including the garlic and peppercorns over the radishes. Let cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate.

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In a large bowl, combine oil, soy sauce, maple syrup, liquid smoke, chipotle chili pepper powder and season generously with black pepper. Whisk to combine. Using a vegetable peeler or mandoline, slice zucchini length-wise into thin strips. Place strips in bowl and toss until coated in marinade. Let sit for several hours or overnight.

Place in a single layer on dehydrator trays, making sure not to overlap. Set the dehydrator to 145° F and let the strips dehydrate for 4 to 6 hours. Remove them when they are crispy.

Thicker strips may take longer. Eat immediately or store in an airtight container.

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Pineapple Tepache Tepache is a wonderful, effervescent, lightly fermented pineapple beverage.

It’s made from the skins and core of pineapple, making use of the parts typically discarded. yield: about 1 quart ½ cup sugar, or more, to taste (ideally piloncillo, panela or another unrefined sugar, but any type of sugar will work) Peel and core of 1 pineapple (eat the rest of the fruit), cut into 1- to 2-inch pieces 1 cinnamon stick and/or a few whole cloves and/or other spices (optional) Dissolve the sugar in about 1 cup of water.

Place the pineapple skin and core pieces and spices into the vessel. Pour the sugar water over the pineapple, then add additional water as needed to cover the pineapple.

Cover with a loose lid or cloth and stir daily.

Ferment for 2 to 5 days, depending upon temperature and desired level of fermentation. It’ll get fizzy, then develop a pronounced sourness after a few days.

Taste each day after the first few to evaluate developing flavor. Strain out the solids. Enjoy fresh or refrigerate for up to a couple of weeks.

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When we are happy, we naturally smile. But research has shown that the act of smiling can also induce happiness. It happens because the muscles required to lift the mouth into the shape of a smile are connected to nerves that send signals to the brain. Once the brain gets the message that a smile is happening, it releases dopamine, endorphins and serotonin throughout the body. These feel-good chemicals make us feel less stressed, less pain and happier, which can effortlessly transform a fake smile into a genuine one.

Platitudes through the ages have urged us to “Turn that frown upside down” and “Put on a happy face.” In 1872, Charles Darwin hypothesized that facial feedback could alter emotions and, ever since, the topic of smiling and mood has been a subject of discussion and research. Whether or not forced smiles can have a strong enough impact on our state of mind to effectively boost overall mental health is still being debated, with some research indicating that “false” smiles can lower mood if used continuously to avoid expressing certain feelings; however, there are several more positive aspects of smiling to take into consideration.

Smiling is contagious. Seeing other people smile stimulates our mirror neurons, which discharge; they discharge similarly whether we’re doing an action or observing someone else do it. So, being around smiling people, seeing them smile, affects our brains as if we were doing the smiling.

Smiling also provides the health benefits of reduced anxiety and lowers both blood pressure and heart rate. Over the long haul, these attributes add up to improved cardiovascular health and a measurable reduction in risk for stroke.

Get more smile time by working these muscles at every opportunity. Fake it if you must until it comes naturally, watch funny shows, spend time with cheery people and when things are looking down, grin and bear it. You might just feel better right away, and better long-term health is certainly something to smile about.

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Coaches may specialize in distinct topics like business, parenting or weight loss, but, “It’s all life coaching,” says Patrick Williams, a master certified coach by the International Coach Federation, licensed psychologist and founder of the Institute for Life Coach Training. “If I hire a specialist like a wellness coach, I assume they’re going to know something about wellness, but I’m not hiring a consultant to tell me what I should do in diet and exercise. I want to be coached in living a more well life.”

According to master certified coach Fran Fisher, with 30 years of experience, “Life coaching is a safe environment or sacred space of unconditional love and acceptance where learning, growth and transformation naturally occur. It’s a partnership of two experts. The client is the expert of the content: who they are, what’s important to them and what they believe, think and feel. The coach is the expert of the process.

They’ve been specially trained to help the client access their deeper wisdom and make better choices that align with who they are.”

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Martha Beck, Ph.D., a Harvard-trained sociologist, renowned coach and bestselling author of The Way of Integrity, says, “Most problems can be resolved by simply talking to someone who is willing to listen compassionately and deeply to whatever is going on in their lives and to give them good feedback. A coach will get you to high levels of happiness, self-fulfillment and self-expression.

Unlike therapists, coaches don’t deal with the mentally ill. They deal with the mentally well who want to maximize their performance.”

“A coach helps you think and say and dream of things you hadn’t thought before,” says Williams. “I can advise myself all day long, but as soon as I have a conversation with a trained coach, I hear myself differently. I get new ideas, and that motivates me to make change.

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Life coaching is a safe environment or sacred space of unconditional love and acceptance where learning, growth and transformation naturally occur.

People move forward much more rapidly when you don’t hold them to a goal. When they have permission to do whatever they want, they actually start doing the things that all the goal setting in the world won’t allow them to do. We have such a strong response to freedom. When we feel like we’re forcing ourselves to do something, we won’t do it because it’s not free. When we’re free, we do the things that are best for us.”

improve someone’s business or money decisions, but it also may come in how you live your life. There may be value in having less stress, more time, more fun. Anybody who is motivated to make a change or maybe is in the midst of change and they don’t know what to do; that’s who benefits from coaching.”

Sandra Yeyati, J.D., is a professional writer. Reach her at SandraYeyati@gmail.com.

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According to Beck, one of the most common issues a coach must address is their clients’ limiting beliefs. “It’s about freeing yourself from beliefs that are preventing you from moving forward or convincing you that you can’t have what you want, so you never try,” says Beck. “There’s something in your behavior that’s not allowing you to move forward. Let’s find the behavior, figure out why you’re doing it and change that belief. It’s good old-fashioned problem solving in partnership with the client.”

Beck’s favorite tool for making changes is what she calls onedegree turns, or turtle steps, defined as the smallest steps you can take toward a goal. “Research shows that large steps tend to get discouraging,” she notes. “We could do them at the beginning of a really passionate, goal-seeking time, but we almost never sustain it. If we go in tiny steps toward what we really believe and what we really want, we get there. The tortoise wins the race.”

Achieving Goals and Feeling Free

When it comes to setting and achieving goals, coaches have different approaches. Williams, for example, considers himself an accountability partner. “I won’t punish you if you don’t achieve your goals,” he says. “If you report progress, we celebrate and talk about what’s next. If you say, ‘I didn’t get it done,’ then we talk about what got in the way, what needs to change. We never make the client wrong. It’s what’s true for you.”

For Beck, goals take a back seat. “My clients tend to give me goals that are culturally based on what they think they should do.

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The search for a coach often begins online to check credentials, training and experience, and to understand the coach’s approach and personality. “Trust your gut,” says renowned coach and author Martha Beck. “See how you feel when you’re looking at somebody’s website or when you email them and get a response.”

Master certified coach Patrick Williams recommends asking for referrals from friends or through the International Coaching Federation (CoachingFederation.org) and the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCCGlobal.org). “A coach should have some level of certification. You want to ask about their training and how long they’ve been coaching,” he says.

Most experts recommend interviewing at least three coaches.

Many offer a free, 30-minute sample session. “There has to be a feeling of safety and rapport with that person. You want to feel seen and heard,” says master certified coach Fran Fisher.

“Any coach worth their salt will help you find out that you already know your path through life, so although you may feel challenged by this person, you should also feel excited, like this could set you free. If a coach gives you a list of things that will never fail you, and it doesn’t feel like freedom to you, and you don’t feel like your real self, find someone else,” Beck says.

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fter a year dealing with the ups and downs of pandemic-era schooling, many parents are anticipating their children’s return to school with mixed emotions.

“Families indeed have had a rough time in the pandemic, resulting in increased food insecurity, weakened social skills, splintered attention spans due to constant multitasking and arguments over screen time, yet many families also feel that they grew closer together as they coped with the adversity,” says Jenifer Joy Madden, author of How To Be a Durable Human.

As we wave our children off to classes, we can draw on those hard-won, deeper ties by taking steps to ensure our children’s health and well-being. Here are some suggested strategies:

Hold a family sit-down Meet as a group to talk about schedules and logistics to make sure everyone’s commitments will work together, recommends Erika Beckles Camez, Ph.D., a licensed family therapist in Temecula, California. “Talk as a family about how everyone feels about going back to school and intentionally tell your student that throughout the year 30

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“During the summer, bedtime tends to creep later and later. Two weeks before school starts, begin to reset bedtime by reversing the creep by 15 minutes every few nights,” suggests Amber Trueblood, a licensed marriage and family therapist in Culver City, California, and author of Stretch Marks. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children 6 to 12 years of age sleep nine to 12 hours a night and teenagers 13 to 18 sleep eight to 10 hours. Getting enough sleep, it advises, leads to “improved attention, behavior, learning, memory, emotional regulation, quality of life, and mental and physical health.” Sleep experts recommend not allowing kids to be on device screens beginning an hour before bedtime, and perhaps storing devices in another room.

Buoy them with breakfast According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, children that eat a complete breakfast have been shown to work faster, make fewer math mistakes and show improved concentration, alertness, comprehension and memory. “Get in the habit of a healthy breakfast that contains a mix of lean proteins, healthy fats and unrefined carbohydrates and fiber,” advises MyNaturalAwakenings.com

Children need healthy, whole-food, nutritious snacks after school to fuel both their bodies and their brain.

Amy Spindel, a functional holistic nutritionist in Plano, Texas.

“That might be something like eggs scrambled with spinach in olive oil; a smoothie with greens, coconut milk, nut butter, cherries and steamed cauliflower; or a small bowl of steel-cut oatmeal with berries and almond butter alongside some turkey sausage.

These types of combinations help promote stable blood sugar until lunchtime, which means your child will be able to focus on learning and social interactions instead of their tummies.”

Satisfy them with healthy snacks

There’s a metabolic reason students head straight for the fridge when they get home—but it’s best if they can’t grab sweets. “Children need healthy, whole-food, nutritious snacks after school to fuel both their bodies and their brain,” says Uma Naidoo, M.D., a Harvard-based nutritional psychiatrist, professional chef and author of This Is Your Brain on Food. To support optimal brain development and help lower kids’ anxiety and hyperactivity levels, she suggests snacks rich in omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins A, B12 and D, and iron and folate, such as: n

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When a child sees an adult that supports their allergy safety in all environments, they feel comfortable, and that lessens anxiety.”

“Readjusting from the pandemic will take patience and perseverance on the part of parents,” says Madden. “Having the family start simple wellness habits can help.”

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thereby helping plants to produce seeds for the next generation. According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, these hardworking animals pollinate more than 75 percent of the world’s flowering plants and nearly 75 percent of our crops, including chocolate and coffee. Without pollinators, say biologists, neither the human race nor the Earth’s ecosystems would survive.

Like many species, some pollinators are showing steady population declines, attributed in part to habitat loss and exposure to pesticides. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports that grassy lawns occupy almost 2 percent of the total U.S. land mass, making grass the single largest irrigated crop in the country, which is why the way that people garden and maintain their landscapes can either harm or help pollinators.

Many people spending more time at home last year due to the pandemic did more gardening and maintaining of their own landscapes, often without realizing the significance and impact of their activities. “Now, for the first time in its history, gardening has taken on a role that transcends the needs of the gardener.

Like it or not, gardeners have become important players in the management of our nation’s wildlife,” writes Douglas Tallamy, an agriculture and natural resources professor at the University of Delaware, in his book Bringing Nature Home.

“Bees are what comes to mind when most people think of pollinators, but

pollinators include many other species, including some flies, moths, butterflies, wasps and beetles, as well as bats, hummingbirds and even a few mammals,” says David Mizejewski, a naturalist with the National Wildlife Federation.

Fortunately, the same principles that make home landscapes more inviting to pollinators also make it safer and friendlier for a wide variety of wildlife.

Rethink the Perfect Landscape “One of the main dangers for pollinators is loss of appropriate habitat,” says Andre Kessler, an ecology and evolutionary biology professor at Cornell University. “To help them, give up your idea of the perfect, manicured landscape and aim to restore their preferred habitat.” Kessler suggests leaving part of a landscape a bit untidy by including native plants and mowing less often. “An island of native vegetation usually provides flowering plants yearround and, similarly important, nesting sites for native bees,” he says.

Tallamy advocates halving the total amount of space devoted to lawns in the continental U.S.— reducing water, pesticide and fertilizer use—and replacing grass with plants that sustain more animal life. Leave the leaves, sticks and debris, says Mizejewski. “Many species rely on leaf litter for food, shelter and nesting material. Many moth and butterfly caterpillars overwinter in fallen leaves before emerging in spring.”

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or some people, perfectly mowed lawns without a trace of a weed or an insect makes them proud, but they may not realize that this method of gardening and landscaping could be harming the local ecosystem and the important pollinators that we rely on to keep food and flowers reproducing.

Pollinators are the creatures that move pollen grains from the male anther of one plant to the female stigma of another,

Choose Appropriate Plantings With so many different species of pollinators across the diverse terrain of America, few plants work for all locales.

Most experts believe the best option is choosing native plants. The Pollinator Partnership (Pollinator.org) lists plants for each zone by ZIP code, as well as the pollinators they attract. There are also native plant societies in many areas that offer specific recommendations.

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“Probably the most important thing the home gardener can do to overcome the pollinator and broader biodiversity crisis is to avoid using any pesticides,” says Kessler. “The uncontrolled use of insecticides and herbicides is the major reason for the dramatic loss of insect life in general and most other organisms depending on those insects.”

“It is now within the power of individual gardeners to do something that we all dream of doing: to make a difference,” Tallamy writes. “In this case, the difference will be to the future of biodiversity, to the native plants and animals of North America, and the ecosystems that sustain them.”

Betsy S. Franz is a freelance writer and photographer who seeks a loving, sustainable balance between the nature of our world and the inner nature of man.

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SPACE COAST EVENTS MONDAY, AUGUST 2 Healing Reiki Journey: Spiritual Guides – 5:307pm. A Reiki journey is a technique we use with the intention to obtain spiritual and inner guidance, information, healing, and empowerment from higher sources of consciousness. Meet your spiritual guides to receive the guidance you need to manifest the next step on your journey. Receive their blessings as they share with you your gifts and talents. Crystal bowl and vibrational sound healing included. Led by Maria Banas. Bring: yoga mat, pillow, blanket, and water. $25. Register online at AquarianDreams.com/specialevents/ Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4 Yin Yoga with Reiki & Singing Bowls – 5:307:30pm. In this meditative class, Leah guides students into ultimate relaxation with gentle Yin poses, while Maria shares Reiki symbols transferred through high frequency vibration and beautiful crystal bowl music.

Students enjoy both physical and spiritual healing in this one-of-a-kind workshop. $35. To preregister visit: AquarianDreams.com/special-events. $20.

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Awakening Love & Compassion: Lovingkindness Meditation with Singing bowls – 5:30-6:45pm.

The tones of the singing bowls will help to shift the brainwaves out of the beta & into the more relaxed & calmer alpha and theta brainwave states. This shift will help us connect more deeply to the pure and radiate nature of our mind which will be more beneficial for when we send out the lovingkindness phrases to ourselves, others and the world. Led by meditation teacher, Anthony Profeta. To preregister visit: AquarianDreams.com/special-events. $20.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 7 Reiki 1 Certification Course – 11am-5pm. Reiki 1 with Usui/Holy Fire lll consists of an Attunement/ Placement given to the student and teaching by Usui, recognized worldwide. Holy Fire energy is a more refined source of higher consciousness that empowers the energies of the symbols and techniques used in Usui and Karuna Reiki. Topics covered: How Reiki works, The Holy Fire, Chakra functioning and balancing and more. 7 CEU’s for Yoga Alliance teachers. Maria Banas is a certified Reiki MasterTeacher. $160. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. AquarianDreams. com/special-events.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 8 New Moon Guided Meditation – 5:30-7pm. During this meditation, you may lie on a mat, sit in a chair, or sit on a cushion. Anthony Profeta takes us on this meditative journey of healing, relaxation, & connection. The Crystal & Himalayan Bowls will be played during the entire meditation. Suggested: Bring yoga mat or pillow. $20. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

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MONDAY, AUGUST 9 Deeksha Healing: The Oneness Blessing with Crystal Bowl Meditation – 5:30-7pm. Includes powerful mantra and crystal bowl meditation and Deeksha Blessing, which is a transfer of energy to initiate higher states of consciousness. Brings a shift in perception resulting in clarity and spontaneous feelings of love, joy, peace and inner silence, dissolving negative life patterns and releasing cellular and energetic level traumas facilitating healing with Maria Banas. $20. Bring yoga mat or pillow, call or visit AquarianDreams.com/special-events to register.

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 10 The Case Against Sugar! – 7-8pm. As sugar consumption increases, so does disease risk. Learn about different kinds of sugar, how they affect your body, and why this has become such a public health issue.

Dr. Brian Walsh speaks at CARE Natural Wellness Center. Free but call 321-728-1387 to register. Care Natural Wellness Center, 1051 Eber Blvd, Suite 102, Melbourne. CareWellnessFL.com.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11 Holy Fire Healing Experience: Healing Attunement and Sound Healing – 5:30-7pm. This experience will provide a deep healing and is highly effective in removing negative energies from the physical body, aura and chakras. It will empower your goals and remove fears. Crystal bowl and vibrational sound healing included. Maria Banas has over 20 years’ experience in energy transfer healing modalities. Bring: yoga mat, pillow & blanket. $25. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 13 Kundalini Yoga, Meditation & Deep Gong Healing – 5:30-7:30pm. A special Kundalini Yoga and Meditation class focusing on releasing unconscious patterns and realign with truth. 2-hour includes a meditation and gong relaxation. Creates deep relaxation and clears the mind; Immediate reduction of stress and anxiety; Stimulates the glandular system and improves function; Stimulates circulation; Organizes

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Bring a mat and or blanket. $25. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 14 Stress Detox and Oneness Deeksha Initiation – 11am-6:30pm. The Stress Detox is a relaxing meditation experience. Over the two days we will learn 5 ancient meditative arts drawn from the mystic traditions of India to dissolve some of the crucial problems that our minds and bodies throw up on our path to well-being, love and achievement. At the end of the second day, you will be initiated as a Oneness Deeksha giver (Optional) and you will be able to share it with your family and friends. If you have already been initiated this will increase the Power of the Blessing Sunday hours 1-5pm. $189. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

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MONDAY, AUGUST 16 Self-Healing and Energy Clearing Techniques Yoga Workshop – 5:30-8:30pm. An all-levels, full body yoga session first, then sit down and discuss the basics of energy healing and how you can learn self-healing techniques to use throughout your life. Together we learn about how energy likes to flow, how to know when there is resistance, and how you can alchemize any mood to one of peace and clarity. Leah DuBois will finish the evening off with a beautiful clearing session and guided meditation. $45. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18 Astrology for Personal & Spiritual Transformation – 5:30-7pm. Learn how astrology has influenced most of the world’s religions, and how the planets influence our personality and predict the time and type of challenges we face in life. Explore how the powerful outer planetary transits are intensely affecting you and others. Call in advance with your birth data and Bruce will have your chart prepared for the workshop. For more information about Bruce, visit BruceOrion.com. $20 chart included. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. AquarianDreams. com/special-events.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 21 Yoga Kids Play Date – 11am-12:15pm. (Ages 3-7) Dance, sing, drum, and “play” yoga! Mama Brooke creates an entertaining and engaging circle time for children with creative movement, yoga, breathing games and songs, mindfulness, and self-expression techniques. The children will be having so much fun they won’t realize they are learning skills to build empathy, help them focus, and regulate their emotions. $12 includes child plus one parent. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 22 Full Moon Ocean Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Full moon meditation is powerful for releasing things from your life, old negative emotions and thinking, and transformation. Session begins with a Crystal and Tibetan

space coast save the date SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Angels Amongst Us – 8:30am-5pm. Participate in a day in the loving healing energy of the Angels amongst us. Learn about Types of Angels, Hierarchy of Light, Quorums of Archangels, Meet AA Raphael in guided hypnosis and Angels in healing work. Special Luncheon Event: Angels and Demons with Christopher Tims. (Buffet Lunch Included). Seminar Presenters: Duncan Bowen Ph.D, Nancy Solook, Jennifer Archipolo, Victoria Goitz, DPM, RN, BSN. Purchase tickets at Eventbrite.com. For more information email DrDuncanBowen@gmail.com. Rialto Hilton 200 Rialto Place Melbourne. bowl meditation and if weather permits will go across street to the ocean for silent meditation under the moon. Bring a mat or towel. Led by Susan Rizzo. $25.

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 24 The Autoimmune Matrix – 7-8pm. Learn how you can reverse (and prevent!) autoimmune diseases.

Take control of your health by getting to the root of autoimmunity, addressing deficiencies, and becoming a more active participant in your healing. Dr. Brian Walsh speaks at CARE Natural Wellness Center. Free but call 321-728-1387 to register. Care Natural Wellness Center, 1051 Eber Blvd, Suite 102, Melbourne.

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 27 Kundalini Yoga, Meditation & Deep Gong Healing – 5:30-7:30pm. A special Kundalini Yoga and Meditation class focusing on releasing unconscious patterns and realign with truth. 2-hour includes a meditation and gong relaxation. Creates deep relaxation and clears the mind; Immediate reduction of stress and anxiety; Stimulates the glandular system and improves function; Stimulates circulation; Organizes emotional energy; Strengthens the parasympathetic nervous system; Helps repair damage to the nervous system caused by stimulants and stress. The sound of the gong reaches the body on a cellular level, encouraging integrated healing of body, mind, and spirit. Bring a mat and or blanket. Led by Jessica Martin. $25.

Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic.

321-729-9495. AquarianDreams.com/special-events.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 28 Thai Massage Certification Weekend – 10am-5pm.

Thai Yoga Massage is an ancient healing art that combines the best of acupressure from Thailand and Hatha yoga from India, gentle rocking movements, deep rhythmic compressions, a variety of stretching movements and restorative yoga positions open the body’s complex network of tissue and energy lines.

Emphasizing the art of compassionate healing touch, we will explore the core movements, stances, hand techniques and rooted breath awareness necessary for a strong foundation in the Thai Massage practice. May use massage table or mat. Led by Ariela Grodner for more information visit BodhiSangha.com. 14 CEU’s for Massage therapists. Sunday 10am-5pm. $250.

Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic.

321-729-9495. AquarianDreams.com/special-events.

MONDAY, AUGUST 30 Compassionate Communication Workshop – 5:307pm. Would you like to have a better relationship with a current or former spouse or partner, your children, siblings, parents, neighbors, friends and colleagues?

Perhaps you are going through a difficult transition such

as divorce or planning with your adult siblings what to do about a frail elderly parent. You can change the quality of your relationships and better endure difficult situations through the way you speak with yourself and others. Brooke Deratany Goldfarb, JD, RYT, TCTSY-F, Peacemaker, Friendly Divorce & Elder Care Mediator, Emotional Wellness Advocate, and Certified Trauma Sensitive Yoga Facilitator, offers an introductory workshop in compassionate communication to help you get in touch with—and speak from—your authentic self in even the most trying situations. $35. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

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Candlelight Sound Bath Meditation – 6:308:30pm. Sound Meditation assists in bringing the body’s 7 major energy centers (chakras) back into alignment and balance, by quieting mental chatter and allowing for peace and tranquility. Led by Anthony Profeta. $25 Bring your own mat & blanket.

Facilitated by Divine Soul Wellness held at Your CBD Store 2818 SW Port St Lucie Blvd. 954-6464374. $25. DivineSoulWellness.com.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 8 Sound of Soul Event – 11am-noon. Experience HU, the Sound of Soul Chanting the word HU can bring peace, calm, expanded awareness. After an inspirational quote, we chant the word HU for twenty minutes followed by a time of silent contemplation then a spiritual discussion. Free. The Zoom link/ dial-in information will be sent to those that RSVP either to 772-223-1188 or eck-Florida.org by August 7.

Second Sundays on Moore’s Creek – 11am-6pm.

This monthly event is in the heart of Lincoln Park in Ft. Pierce. Enjoy art, crafts, positivity, produce, music, food and most of all community. All welcome, bring a friend and make some new ones. Free. Lincoln Park, 431 N. 8th Street, Fort Pierce.

Reiki Healing Circle – Noon-2pm. Reiki is a hands-on healing through Universal Energy. Provides balance both physically and emotionally.

Reiki is known to reduce stress and revitalize you to help maintain good health while helping you find inner peach thru a positive attitude towards life.

Led by Carol Zachman. $15 per person Contact Rachel Stevens, 954-646-4374 to book your spot.

DivineSoulWellness.com. Facilitated by Divine Soul Wellness inside Your CBD Store 2818 SW Port St Lucie Blvd, Port St Lucie.

New Moon Circle – 8:30pm. Moon Circles are a place to reclaim connection, spirituality, and love within a supportive community. Women have been gathering in circles since the beginning of time to support, nurture and lift one another up. Join our New Moon Circle each month and set your intention for the upcoming moon cycle. Facilitated by Lifestyle Goddess, Ann Marie Caccavano, CHT, NLP, ORDM. Free. AnnieIsMyCoach.com/events.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 13 Bingo – 6:30pm. Doors open at 6:30 for Pizza. First game starts at 7 pm. 50/50 prizes. Raffles. An evening of fun for the family. . $2 per card $5 for 3 cards.

Unity of Fort Pierce, 3414 Sunrise Blvd, Fort Pierce.

772-461-2272. UnityofFortPierce.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 14 Family Yoga – 2pm. All Ages welcome from infant to grandparent, up to four people per family group $25 per family, $5 each additional person. Led by Margot Williams. $25 for up to 4 students; $5 each additional person.

Down to Earth Yoga Studio, 1649 SE Port Saint Lucie Blvd, Port Saint Lucie. 772-224-2444. dte-yoga.com.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 15 National Relaxation Day Restorative Mini Retreat – 2-4pm. Treat yourself to a deep dive into

Pre-Labor Day Sale at Your CBD Store – 10am-6pm. Save 20% on all CBD products. USDA Organic Hemp Products. Tinctures, Skin Care, Bath Bombs and Salts, Gummies, Pet Products and more. Stock-up at this one day only sale. First 15 customers receive a Free Gift. Your CBD Store Port St. Lucie, 2818 SW Port Saint Lucie Blvd, Port Saint Lucie. 772-207-7302. cbdrx4u.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 – MONDAY SEPTEMBER 6 Scented Dragon Labor Day Sale – 11am-7pm. Customer’s appreciation weekend. Stop by any of our locations during Labor Day weekend (Monday too) and enjoy 20% off most merchandise. Make those higher ticket purchases and stock up on essentials, books and gifts for others. Reading sessions available—book ahead and/or walk-ins. We are a judgment free environment, and all are always welcome. Scented Dragon locations: 6993 Hancock Dr. (just off US 1) PSL, 772-877-2102; 127 N. 2nd St. Ft. Pierce, 772-302-3814; 3186 NW Fed. Hwy (Jensen Beach mall) 772-208-5592. Hours vary per location. Free. ScentedDragon.com.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 11 - SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 12 Spirit Fest: Metaphysical and Holistic Fair - 10am-6pm. Enjoy 100 booths with vendors, practitioners, intuitive readers, artists, and demonstrations. Something for everyone. Speakers throughout both days on a variety of topics. Entrance fee: $15. Children 12 & under free. Vendor opportunities still available. Visit SanctuaryFL.com. MidFlorida Event Center, 9221 SE Event Center Place, Port St. Lucie. relaxation and restoration with this 2-hour mini retreat. Restorative Yoga is a fully supported practice where the body is resting on bolsters, blocks and blankets in each posture while you focus on the breath and fully release. This workshop is only open to 6 people- preregistration recommended. $40 investment in self or save $5 by pre-registering by 8/9. $40 or $35 if preregistered by August 8. Down to Earth Yoga Studio, 1649 SE Port Saint Lucie Blvd, Port Saint Lucie.

772-224-2444. dte-yoga.com.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 20 Shamanic Drumming Circle – 6-7pm. Shamanic Drumming Circle with Trish. Bring a drum. (Love Offering) Drumming will be followed by Reiki Circle. Love Offering. Unity of Fort Pierce, 3414 Sunrise Blvd, Fort Pierce. 772-461-2272. UnityOfFortPierce.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 21 Summer Fest Event at Tradition Square – 10am-4pm. Your CBD Store’s event booth will be set up with a large variety of CBD products.

Gummies, bath bombs, flower, oils, tinctures, skin care and more. Stop by and sample our products while you enjoy family fun, other local vendors, and shopping. Eat, sip and shop. Free. Tradition Square, 10489 SW Meeting St, Port St. Lucie. cbdrx4u.com.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 22 Reiki Healing Circle – Noon-2pm. Reiki is a hands-on healing through Universal Energy.

Provides balance both physically and emotionally.

Reiki is known to reduce stress and revitalize you to help maintain good health while helping you find inner peach thru a positive attitude towards life. Led by Carol Zachman. $15 per person Contact Rachel Stevens, 954-646-4374 to book your spot. DivineSoulWellness.com. Facilitated

by Divine Soul Wellness inside Your CBD Store 2818 SW Port St Lucie Blvd, Port St Lucie.

Introduction to Yoga Workshop – 2-4pm. Learn the fundamentals of physical Yoga beginning

with Yogic breathing. Also covered in the class is foundational Asana (postures), break down what “vinyassa” is and learn modifications and mostly focus on alignment. Hands on assisted workshop great for the brand new beginner or the practiced Yogi that wants to dive deeper into form and functional movement. $40 investment in self or save $5 when you pre register by 8/16 Small group to ensure one on one interaction that will fill up quickly. Led by Gina Baldo. $40 or $35 if preregistered by August 16. Down to Earth Yoga Studio, 1649 SE Port Saint Lucie Blvd, Port Saint Lucie. 772-224-2444. dte-yoga.com.

ECK Light and Sound Service – 4-5pm. Online a celebration of God’s love for Soul. There is usually a HU chant, a guest speaker, uplifting music and discussions. It lasts about an hour and is designed to help individuals have their own experience with the creative spiritual life force, the Light and Sound of God. People of all backgrounds and beliefs are welcome. RSVP by August 21 to receive link to attend. 772-223-1188 or at Eck-Florida.org. Free.

Full Moon Circle – 8:30pm. Moon Circles are a place to reclaim connection, spirituality, and love within a supportive community. Women have been gathering in circles since the beginning of time to support, nurture and lift one another up. Join our New Moon Circle each month and set your intention for the upcoming moon cycle.

Facilitated by Lifestyle Goddess, Ann Marie Caccavano, CHT, NLP, ORDM. Free. AnnieIsMyCoach.com/events.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 28 Introduction to Meditation Workshop – 2-4pm.

Learn to quiet the mind by using your breath and also different meditation techniques suitable for all people and lifestyles (nope you do not have to sit in Lotus and chant “Om” to meditate) $40 investment in self, $35 if you preregister by 8/20.

Led by Nicole Otega. $40 or $35 if preregistered

by August 20. Down to Earth Yoga Studio, 1649 SE Port Saint Lucie Blvd, Port Saint Lucie. 772224-2444. dte-yoga.com.

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Unity of Port St. Lucie – 10am. In person (masks required) or viewed on YouTube. Prayer, special music, metaphysical and spiritual teachings. Crowne Plaza 8645 US Highway 1 Port St. Lucie. 772-878-9819.

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Kundalini Yoga – 9-10:15am. Kundalini yoga combines, posture (asana) breath (pranayama), mudra, concentration, and chant. Combining these together for a series of exercises called kriyas. These ancient practices help to guide the energies of the body and mind to a change in consciousness, raising your energy levels while also keeping you grounded resulting in a deep sense of peace and clarity of mind. Drop ins $16, class cards and packages available. Kula Yoga, 230 E. Merritt Island Cswy, Ste 102, Merritt Island.

321-978-5116. KulaYogaMerrittIsland.com.

Aerial Restorative – 11am-noon. Eden will be guiding you through 5 to 7 different postures that will restore the body and mind. $15. Blissful.Energy, 240 S. Wickham Rd, West Melbourne. 321-327-8741. Blissful.Energy.

Belly Dancing – 4-5pm. Enjoy some fun Belly Dancing lessons and routines with Missy. This is a fat chance belly dance style and will have you sweating with grace. $12. Blissful.Energy, 240 S. Wickham Rd, West Melbourne. 321-327-8741. Blissful.Energy.

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Christina’s Clean Creations at the Hobe Sound Famer’s Market – 9am-2pm. Specializing in all natural, plant-based cleaning products that work. Essential Oil infused, eco-friendly and perfectly pure. Pet friendly and safe for the Earth. Samples available. For more info contact Tina Turner’. Free. Hobe Sound Farmers Market, 1425 SE Bridge Road, Hobe Sound. 772-341-2421.

Unity of Ft. Pierce – 10am. Practical spiritual teachings that support people in cultivating and living from their spiritual awareness. In the sanctuary or the service can be viewed through VIRTUAL OPTION: Facebook Live Stream at facebook.com/unity. fortpierce/. Unity of Ft. Pierce 3414 Sunrise Blvd.

Fort Pierce. 772-461-2272. UnityofFortPierce.com.

Unity on the Space Coast – 11am. VIRTUAL OPTION: Live youtube.com/c/UnityontheSpaceCoast.

USC provides a positive, practical approach to spirituality. This is demonstrated through music, prayer, meditation, classes, workshops, book studies, and practicing wellness, abundance and a positive approach to the issues, goals, and desires of humanity.

Masks required. Our calendar of events can be found at UnityontheSpaceCoast.org. Unity on the Space Coast 2000 South St, Titusville. 321-383-0195.

Sacred Pyramid Meditation – 6-6:45pm. A powerful therapeutic experience capable of vibrating body tissue, cells and down into our molecular building blocks with specific frequencies designed to assist your balance, self-healing, and rapid spiritual development. Open yourself up to a new dimension of personal expansion and transformation. Working on healing your light body as well. Bring a mat or pillow, dress comfortably. $15. Event held at Scented Dragon 6991 Hancock Drive Port St. Lucie. 772-801-3044.

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Sunrise Yoga – 7-8am. Our inspiring flow style links poses and breath in creative sequences to a moving soundtrack of music that compliments the flow. Expect a mind, body and spirit blend, in addition to an energetic practice. Drop ins $16, class cards and packages available. Kula Yoga, 230 E. Merritt Island Cswy, Ste 102, Merritt Island. 321-978-5116.

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Gentle Hatha Yoga – 11am-12:15pm. A gentle approach to Hatha including asana (postures) and Yoga Nidra

meditation with Patti Akers. $10 or Yoga Memberships accepted. To preregister visit: AquarianDreams.com/ weekly-yoga-calendar. Due to current social distancing protocol, class size will be limited, and pre-registration is recommended. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

The Mindful Hour: Meditation & Yoga - 12:301:30pm. Gentle yoga combined with breath work and mindful meditation. Perfect for beginners. Combines gentle supported postures with Mindfulness Meditation and a deeply relaxing shavasana with option to receive a brief reiki healing. Modifications to meet your needs. Led by Brooke Daratany Goldfarb. $10 (or Yoga Membership) To preregister visit: AquarianDreams. com/weekly-yoga-calendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

Hatha Yoga with Marilyn – 6:30-7:45pm. This gentle form of yoga combines physical well-being and balances body, mind, and spirit using guided yoga postures, stretching, and breathing. Bring your own mat. $5 per class, paid at door. Pelican Beach Clubhouse, 1495 Hwy A1A, Satellite Beach. 321-773-6458.

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Chair Yoga - 10-11:15am. For seniors and those with limited mobility. Enjoy stretching for relaxation and ease of movement with Lana. Chair yoga is helpful for those who find it difficult to get up and down off the floor. $10 per class or purchase two classes and get the third one free (Good through September 2.) No classes August 24 & 30. La Buona Vita Club House, 8601 US Hwy 1 (across from Savanna Club Blvd), Port St. Lucie. 845-489-7976.

Psychic Medium Readings & More – 10am-4pm.

Psychic Medium & Aura Readings with Christopher Johansen Daily. VIRTUAL OPTION: Readings also available via Skype, FaceTime, Zoom and Facebook messaging. Psychic Medium Readings, Aura photography. Walk-ins Welcome. Psychic & the Genie, 313 Colorado Ave. Downtown Stuart. 772-678-6170.

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Community Acupuncture – 2-4pm. This treatment model offers effective individual treatments to multiple patients at reduced fees and is recommended for some types of headaches, allergies, knee pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, and maintenance. Saint Lucie Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine, 1775 SW Gatlin Blvd, Suite 204, Port St Lucie, 772-444-7172.

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your own mat, blanket, props, $15. Facilitated by Matt Swanner and Divine Soul Wellness held at Your CBD Store 2818 SW Port St Lucie Blvd. 954-646-4374.

A Course in Miracles Study Group – 7-8:15pm. Join us in our sanctuary and experience the miracle of a shift in perception. Everyone is invited, newcomers welcome. Bring your book or we have some to share.

Held in our sanitized sanctuary. (Love-Offering appreciated). Facilitated by Kathryn Joy. Unity of Fort Pierce, 3414 Sunrise Blvd, Ft. Pierce. 772-461-2272.

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Yoga for Beginners – 11am-12pm. Support and instruction about foundation poses, proper alignment in the poses, breathing techniques and meditation. Provides the tools you need to walk into any yoga class and feel comfortable with Leah Dubois. $10 or Yoga Memberships accepted. To preregister visit: AquarianDreams. com/weekly-yoga-calendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

Yin Yoga – 12:30-1:30pm. Yin Yoga is a profound, meditative approach to yoga with a physical focus on accessing the connective tissue and fascia and regulating the flow of energy in the body. Led by Leah Dubois. $10 (or yoga membership) To preregister visit: AquarianDreams.com/weekly-yoga-calendar.

Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

Gentle Hatha Yoga - 5:30-6:30pm. Gentle Hatha yoga classes with a focus on healing and meditation. Instructor Teren Nichols is a licensed intuitive massage therapist. $10 (or yoga membership). To preregister visit: AquarianDreams.com/weekly-yogacalendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

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Warm Flow Yoga – 6-7am. A gently heated room helps loosen muscles to help expand postures and work more deeply. This practice is a moving meditation to encourage focus on breath and proper alignment as we flow together. Led by Heidi Schneider. $18 drop in or packages available at DTE-Yoga.com.

Down to Earth Yoga Studio, 1649 SE Port Saint Lucie Blvd, Port Saint Lucie. 772-224-2444. dte-yoga.com.

Yin Yoga at District 108 Yoga – 9am-10am. Yin Yoga is a quietly radical practice that welcomes all body types and sizes. Beginner’s welcome. In Yin practice any idealized notions of how a pose ‘should’ look are relinquished, in favor of exploring our bodies’ particular needs as individuals. Come to class with a willingness to unwind. Led by Nancy Clark. $15 for Drop-ins, or class packages are available. District 108 Yoga 290 SE Florida Street, Stuart. District108Yoga.com Tune-Up Tuesday at The Elliot Museum – 2-3pm.

Certified Sound Therapist, Deena Rahill, facilitates this weekly Crystal Bowl Vibrational Healing experience. During this one-hour session, participants lie down on mats and are bathed head to toe in sound vibration. Sign up to enjoy this ethereal experience and leave with a feeling of peace and harmony. Please bring a yoga mat, (if you want a blanket and pillow) and wear comfortable clothes. Contact Deena for more information or to reserve your spot, 786-488-7782. $25. Elliot Museum, 825 NE Ocean Blvd., Stuart.

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Warm Flow Yoga – 4:30-5:45pm. A gently heated room helps loosen muscles to help expand postures and work more deeply. This practice is a moving meditation to encourage focus on breath and proper alignment as we flow together. Led by Heidi Schneider. $18 drop in or packages available at DTE-Yoga.com. Down to Earth Yoga Studio, 1649 SE Port Saint Lucie Blvd, Port Saint Lucie. 772-224-2444. dte-yoga.com.

Yin Yoga – 12:30-1:30pm. Yin Yoga is a profound, meditative approach to yoga with a physical focus on accessing the connective tissue and fascia and regulating the flow of energy in the body. Led by Cindy Jovanovich. $10 (or yoga membership) To preregister visit: AquarianDreams.com/weekly-yoga-calendar.

Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

Drum Circle – 6-7pm. Come be a part of this Community Rhythm Experience. Our circle will assist you to raise your personal vibration and release inner blocks. We offer a judgement free environment, and all are welcome! Donation. Scented Dragon 6992 Hancock Dr. Port St. Lucie. 772-877-2102.

Hatha Yoga – 6:30-7:45pm. With Marilyn. This gentle form of yoga combines physical well-being and balances body, mind, and spirit using guided yoga postures, stretching, and breathing. Bring your own mat. $5 per class, paid at door. Pelican Beach Clubhouse, 1495 Hwy A1A, Satellite Beach.

321-773-6458.

Reiki Meditation Circle - 7-8pm. Experience our Reiki Meditation Circle for an hour of peace, comfort, and harmony. Feel yourself shift into a peaceful place.

Practitioners welcome. Donation. Scented Dragon, 6993 Hancock Drive Port Saint Lucie. 772-877-2102.

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Chi Yoga & Meditation – 11am-Noon. A combination of Chi flowing movements as seen in Chi Gong, and yoga poses, to balance the body, let go of stress, and bring ourselves to a clear, relaxed mind state.

Leah blends yoga poses, meditation, and mindful movement together for this physical, mood elevating class. $10 (or yoga membership). To preregister visit: AquarianDreams.com/weekly-yoga-calendar.

Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

TREASURE COAST Chair Yoga - 10-11:15am. For seniors and those with limited mobility. Enjoy stretching for relaxation and ease of movement with Lana. Chair yoga is helpful for those who find it difficult to get up and down off the floor. $10 per class or purchase two classes and get the third one free (Good though September 2.) No classes on August 18 & 25. Unity of Port St Lucie, 8645 US Hwy 1, Port St. Lucie. 845-489-7976.

Insight Meditation on Zoom and in person– 1111:30am. Holding meditations in our sanctuary or join via Zoom with meeting ID of 772-461-2272.

Love Offerings appreciated. Unity of Fort Pierce, 3414 Sunrise Blvd. Fort Pierce. 772-461-2272. UnityofFtPierce.com.

Reiki Healing Circle – 6:15-7:15pm. Join the powerful healing team for an hour of peace and deep relaxation.

Practitioner’s welcome. Free. Donations accepted.

Psychic & The Genie, 313 Colorado Ave, Downtown Stuart. 772-678-6170. PsychicNTheGenie.com.

Reiki Healing Circle and Meditation Class – 6:30pm. Experience energy healing with a duo of Reiki Practitioners. Align and Balance your Chakras.

Release negative energy. Declutter your mind and body to achieve harmony and balance. Facilitated

by Divine Soul Wellness with Rachel Stevens and Tracy M. $15 per person. Please call ahead, limited space, 954-646-4374 (inside Your CBD Store). Divine Soul Wellness, 2818 SW Port St. Lucie Blvd, Port St. Lucie. DivineSoulWellness.com

thursday SPACE COAST Kundalini Yoga & Meditation – 12:30-1:30pm.

Kundalini yoga is the yoga of awareness and will raise and expand your vibrational level through specific yoga movements and mantras. Teacher: Lorin Oneal. $10 (or yoga membership) To preregister visit: AquarianDreams.com/weekly-yoga-calendar.

Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

Hatha Yoga – 5:30-6:30pm. Multi-level class for beginners and intermediates. Led by Ellen Cameron whose experience allows her to modify asana to the students’ ability, so they get the benefits of the practice without strain. $10 (or yoga membership).

To preregister visit: AquarianDreams.com/weeklyyoga-calendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

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TREASURE COAST Joanne’s World of Nutrition – 10-11am. Listen to radio station WPSL AM 1590 every Thursday morning to learn about holistic health and wellness with Joanne owner of Nutrition World in Ft. Pierce who has 30 plus years of expertise. JoannesNutritionWorld.com.

Reiki Healing Circle – 8:30-9:30pm. Join us every Thursday as we reach out to each other while we reach within through meditation & Reiki healing on Zoom. For more information & link call Ann Marie 772-801-3044. $10. AnnieisMyCoach.com.

friday SPACE COAST

Yoga for Beginners – 11am-12pm. Support and instruction about foundation poses, proper alignment in the poses, breathing techniques and meditation.

Provides the tools you need to walk into any yoga class and feel comfortable with Cindy Jovanovich. $10 or Yoga Memberships accepted. To preregister visit: AquarianDreams.com/weekly-yoga-calendar.

Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

Yin Yoga – 12:30-1:30pm. Yin Yoga is a profound, meditative approach to yoga with a physical focus on accessing the connective tissue and fascia and regulating the flow of energy in the body. Led by Cindy Jovanovich. $10 (or yoga membership) To preregister visit: AquarianDreams.com/weekly-

yoga-calendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

Mindful Kids-Yoga & Meditation (ages 6-12) – 4-5pm. Sharing the transformational benefits of yoga, mindfulness practices, and meditation for school-aged children giving them tools to manage their physical and emotional responses to life. Teacher: Brooke Deratany Goldfarb. $10 (or yoga membership) To preregister visit: AquarianDreams.com/weekly-yoga-calendar.

Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

TREASURE COAST Drum Circle – 6-7pm. Come be a part of this Community Rhythm Experience. Our circle will assist you to raise your personal vibration and release inner blocks. We offer a judgement free environment, and all are welcome! Donation.

Scented Dragon 6992 Hancock Dr. Port St. Lucie.

772-877-2102.

Reiki Meditation Circle – 7-8pm. Experience our Reiki Meditation Circle for an hour of peace, comfort, and harmony. Feel yourself shift into a peaceful place. Practitioners welcome. Donation.

Scented Dragon, 6993 Hancock Drive Port Saint Lucie. 772-877-2102.

Reiki Circle – 7-8pm. Experience the transmission of Universal energy which activates inner calm and peace. Led by Reiki Master Trish Gable. Love offering. Unity of Fort Pierce, 3414 Sunrise Blvd., Fort Pierce. 772-812-2895.

UnityofFortPierce.com.

saturday TREASURE COAST

Saturday Downtown Ft. Pierce Famers’ Market – 8am-12pm. Downtown Ft. Pierce Farmers Market has over 70 friendly vendors offering a diverse selection of foods, exotic plants, spices, local produce and much more. Rain or shine. Live music, fresh food and right on the river; make it your Saturday morning tradition. Free.

Riverfront Downtown Ft. Pierce 101 Melody Lane, Ft. Pierce. FortPierceFarmersMarket.com.

Christina’s Clean Creations at the Hobe Sound Famer’s Market – 9am-2pm. Specializing in all natural, plant-based cleaning products that work. Essential Oil infused, eco-friendly and perfectly pure. Pet friendly and safe for the Earth. Samples available. For more info contact Tina Turner, 772-634-1417, ChristinasCleanCreations.com 1425 SE Bridge Road, Hobe Sound.

Psychic Medium Readings & More – 10am-4pm. Psychic Medium & Aura Readings with Christopher Johansen Daily. VIRTUAL OPTION: Readings also available via Skype, FaceTime, Zoom and Facebook messaging.

Psychic Medium Readings, Aura photography. Walk-ins Welcome. Psychic & the Genie, 313 Colorado Ave. Downtown Stuart. 772-678-6170. PsychicNTheGenie.com.

Warm Flow Yoga – 4:30-5:45pm. A gently heated room helps loosen muscles to help expand postures and work more deeply. This practice is a moving meditation to encourage focus on breath and proper alignment as we flow together. Led by Gina Baldo. $18 drop in or packages available at DTE-Yoga.com. Down to Earth Yoga Studio, 1649 SE Port Saint Lucie Blvd, Port Saint Lucie.

772-224-2444. dte-yoga.com.

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ACUPUNCTURE

ANTI-AGING MEDICINE SIKORA INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

MARCELA BOWIE, DOM, AP 105 S. Riverside Dr, Ste 201 Indialantic, 321-961-8243 NoWorriesNaturalMedicine.com

Dr. Bowie uses acupuncture, herbal medicine, injection therapy, cupping, and tuina to treat many conditions ranging from asthma, headaches, pain and neurological and GYN disorders.

HEALTHY HEALING ACUPUNCTURE & INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE 1395 N. Courtenay Pkwy, Ste 202 Merritt Island, 321-252-3720 HealthyHealingClinic.com

Acupuncture, Cosmetic Acupuncture, Micro Needling, LED Therapy, Herbal Therapy, Homeopathic Therapy, Vitamin Injection Therapy, Cupping, Massage and Nutrition. Michelle Connell, AP, DOM, can help you overcome pain and balance your body to maintain health.

ADVERTISING/ MARKETING/PR NATURAL AWAKENINGS MAGAZINE Kris Urquhart, Publisher Kris@my-NA.com 321-426-0080 my-NA.com

ALTERNATIVE HEALING CARE NATURAL WELLNESS CENTER Brian P. Walsh, DC 1051 Eber Blvd, Ste 102 Melbourne, 321-728-1387 CareWellnessFL.com

ASTROLOGY

Margaret Witzleb, MSN, ARNP 2351 W. Eau Gallie Blvd, Ste 4 Melbourne, 321-775-0477

AFFORDABLE, QUALITY pediatric health care offering both alternative and traditional choices for your child’s health, regardless of immunization or insurance status. Home-birthed infants welcome!

CHIROPRACTIC CLOW CHIROPRACTIC

145 Palm Bay Rd NE, Ste 120 West Melbourne, 321-725-8778 ClowChiropractic.com Clow Chiropractic has been providing a full spectrum of natural health-care for over 25 years. Services include chiropractic adjustments, nutritional support, massage (MM2166), physiotherapy, and rehab.

SCENTED DRAGON

US 1 Port St Lucie,772-877-2102 Downtown Ft Pierce, 772-301-3814 Jensen Beach Mall, 772-208-5592 Find Treasure Coast’s most experienced readers through any of our stores. Connect with your Spirit and Angel Guides and find the answers and guidance you seek. See ad, page 29.

BRENNAN HEALING SCIENCE PRACTITIONER Joan LoMonaco RN, BSN 561-289-5712 DharmaHealingArts.com

Safe healing place to unleash hidden potential through energy work. Transform self-doubt; work through trauma; find trust and heal anxiety. Family Constellation Practitioner.

CBD HEMP PRODUCTS

DALY INTEGRATED MEDICAL GROUP, LLC 2708 Garden St Titusville, 321-267-4324 DalyIMG.com

Helping patients through natural healing care for 20+ years. Services include chiropractic care and adjustments, massage, decompression, other functional and physical therapies, and guided nutrition. See ad, page 6.

UPPER CERVICAL HEALTH CENTER

1600 W. Eau Gallie Blvd, Ste 104 Melbourne, 321-622-4447 UpperCervicalCare.com Drs. Renee Hahn and Nor Jobarah, Upper Cervical Chiropractors, offer relief from a variety of conditions including: Allergies, Fibromyalgia, Back Pain, Migraines, sleep disorders and more. See ad, page 2.

NATURE’S HEALTHY HARVEST 2330 N. Wickham Rd, Ste 14 Melbourne, 321-610-3989

Top rated & tested CBD oil, capsules, gummies, topicals, literature, classes.

YOUR CBD STORE PORT ST. LUCIE

Natural healthcare for all ages including Designed Clinical Nutrition using Nutrition Response Testing, ChiroThin Doctor Supervised Weight Loss Program, Chiropractic Care, PEMF Therapy, thermography, massage services, homeopathics and other natural products. See ad, page 40.

Space & Treasure Coast Edition

Holistic, regenerative medicine approach to anti-aging with PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) skin cream and PRP and PEP-factor micro-needling (aka vampire facial) for facial rejuvenation, bioidentical hormone pellets and creams, peptides to naturally boost growth hormone, and IV NAD, and stem-cell therapy to reverse the aging process. She also uses PRP and stem cells to treat arthritis, tendinitis, and sports injuries. See ad, page 21.

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Alita Gonsalves Sikora, MD 1255 37th St, Ste B Vero Beach, 772-228-6882 SikoraMedical.com

CHILDREN’S HEALTH

2818 SW Port St Lucie Blvd Port St Lucie, 772-207-7302 YourPSLCBDStore@gmail.com

SunMed takes plant science to the highest levels. Soil to oil quality & transparency. USDA Organic Hemp.

CBG Flower, Delta 8, Tinctures, SkinCare, BathBombs, Topicals, Edibles, Pet Products.

CLEANING: NATURAL CHRISTINA’S CLEAN CREATIONS Online and Retail across TC ChristinasCleanCreations.com 772-634-1417

Specializing in all natural, plantbased cleaning products that work.

Essential Oil infused, eco-friendly and perfectly pure. Child safe, pet friendly and safe for planet Earth.

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PROVERBS 31 CLEANING SERVICE Brevard & parts of Indian River 321-210-8538 Proverbs31CleaningService.com

We offer personalized, yet affordable service.

Our all-natural cleaning products are safe for your family/pets. Aromatherapy included. Senior discounts. Prices upfront. Licensed, insured, & bonded.

COACHING: INTUITIVE CORNELIA GILBERT LLC Online & In-person CorneliaGilbert.com 321-504-8188

Spiritual Life Coaching: Providing a safe space to gain clarity, manage inner conflicts, anxiety, feelings of guilt, increase energy levels, decision making during life’s challenges.

COMMUNITY CENTER BAM COMMUNITY

Center in Palm Bay and Virtual 4680 Lipscomb St., Ste 10G NE Palm Bay BAMCommunity11.com Badasses, alchemists and mystics unite to build community, inspire personal balance and growth, and have fun! Connecting in-person, virtually and in nature with events, classes, retreats, workshops.

COUNSELING ATLANTEAN HEALING ARTS 1680 Highway A1A, Ste 4 Satellite Beach, 321-543-8882 AtlanteanHealingArts.com

Explore the Ancient Mystery School traditions, teachings and healing methods. Trained teachers and healers provide classes and personalized healing sessions including emotional cord cutting. See ad, page 31.

DENTISTRY SMILE DESIGN AND WELLNESS CENTER Dr. Chris Edwards Dr. Rob Brown Dr. Haley Freymiller Viera, 321-751-7775 SDICFL.com

Innovative, comprehensive, biologic dentistry.

Mercury safe removal, high tech office, low radiation digital x-rays. Lasers-no shot, no drill. Ozone therapy. See ad, page 14.

CLAIRE STAGG, DDS, PA

FARMERS MARKETS

Comprehensive Mercury Free Dental Care for the Whole Family Indian Harbour Beach, 321-777-2797 SmileProfessionals.com

FARMERS MARKET GUIDE

Whole body connections and anti-aging Dentistry advanced non-surgical TMJ, snoring and sleep breathing disorders therapy, head, neck and facial pain treatment, non-extraction orthodontics, smile makeovers and dentistry for patients with multiple chemical sensitivities. See ad, page 23.

Find a Farmer’s Market near you in the Natural Awakenings Farmers Market Guide.

Support your health and community by shopping local. Bookmark the web page for easy access.

DIABETES: NUTRITION COUNSELING DIANE KINGSLEY, RD LDN 333 17th St, Ste W Vero Beach, 772-228-6778 SimpleHealthOptions.com

Diane Kingsley is a Licensed and Registered Dietitian with over 20 years’ experience. Her nutritional counseling is an individualized whole-body approach. Telehealth available. Most insurances accepted.

EYE & VISION CARE SYLVIE MORIN, DOM

1727 N. Atlantic Ave Cocoa Beach, 321-785-3330 NaturalHelpForEyes.com MicroAcupuncture48 is known to help with: Dry Eye, Cataract, Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinitis Pigmentosa, Eye Stroke/Occlusions and more. Schedule your complimentary consultation!.

FACIALS AND SKIN CARE MASSAGES WITH PURPOSE AND SKIN CARE Ginger Taylor, LE, LMT Melbourne/Palm Bay 321-480-9986 MassagesWithPurpose.com

Advanced, quality personalized care: Anti-aging skin care, Stem Cell facials, Microdermabrasion, High Frequency, Microcurrent Therapy, Gua Sha Lymphatic facials, Infused Oxygen Lifts, Illuminating Lightening facials, Acne Facials, BHA Peels, body waxing, and more! Helping clients transition towards a healthier complexion.

COLLEEN TURNER LE

1800 W. Hibiscus Blvd, Ste 109 Melbourne, 321-890-7560 Linktr.ee/ColleenTurnerLE Holistic esthetician offering organic, non-toxic, oncology safe, CBD and plant-based facials, waxing, non-laser hair removal and brow shaping and tinting.

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FARMS: LOCAL & ORGANIC FLORIDA FIELDS TO FORKS, CSA 1200 Corey Rd Malabar, 321-229-5288 FloridaFieldsToForks.com

A local CSA farm, offering beyond organically raised grass-fed/grass-finished Angus beef, Berkshire pork, Katahdin lamb, chicken eggs, raw cow and goat milk, vegetables, and more.

HAIR SALONS ELEMENTS ORGANIC SALON 3800 W. Eau Gallie Blvd, Ste 106 Melbourne, 321-349-0389 ElementsOrganicSalon.com

An organic salon and spa providing hair using only natural products with the least amount of toxic chemicals possible Features OWay products. Certified Green Circle Salon.

HEALTH FOOD GLORIA’S HEALTH HUT 951 Old Dixie Hwy, A3 Vero Beach, 772-770-2101

Wide selection of vitamins, supplements, herbs, CBD oil, skin and body care products, gluten-free and organic items. “We’re More Than a Health Food Store.”

NATURE’S MARKET

701 S. Apollo Blvd Melbourne, 321-724-6923 NaturesMarket@cfl.rr.com Vitamins, supplements, homeopathic, health and beauty, and specialty items. Large selection of natural, organic, and gluten-free foods. Rubix Café with limited seating.

NUTRITION SMART

464 SW Port St. Lucie Blvd Port St Lucie, 772 323-2222 NutritionSmart.com Your neighborhood natural organic grocery, vitamins, and juice bar. Committed to providing the community with products necessary for a healthy lifestyle. Free weekly in-store classes.

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THE HERB CORNER

HEALTH FOOD CONT.

277 N. Babcock St Melbourne, 321-757-7522 HerbCorner.net

ORGANIC FOOD CENTER 862 N. Miramar Ave Indialantic, 321-724-2383 OrganicFoodCenter.com

Natural & Organic grocery with wide selection of vitamins and supplements. Organic café with fresh wheat grass, vegetable juices and smoothies, vegan and gluten-free soups, sandwiches and salads.

HOLISTIC LIFESTYLE COMMUNITY

PARADISE HEALTH & NUTRITION Suntree, 321-242-6040 West Melbourne, 321-722-1440 Palm Bay, 321-729-8311 ParadiseHealthDirect.tflmag.com

DIVINE SOUL WELLNESS

Organic and allergy-friendly groceries, fresh produce, bulk foods, all-natural supplements, organic smoothies, power bowls, organic wines and gluten-free/specialty beers. Knowledgeable staff onhand ready to assist.

PEGGY’S NATURAL FOODS 10471 SE Federal Hwy Hobe Sound, 772-286-1401 PeggysNaturalFoods.com

Moved to Hobe Sound. Great selection of organic foods and supplements. Peggy’s Brand Vitamins, Supplements and Herbals in-store or online. Drive thru pickup and area delivery available.

SUNSEED FOOD CO-OP

6615 N. Atlantic Ave (A1A) Cape Canaveral, 321-784-0930 SunseedFoodCoop.com Community-owned, Not-for-Profit Co-op founded in 1974. Largest selection of vitamins & herbs in Brevard. Organic produce and much more. Open Mon-Sat 9-7 & Sun 10-6.

2916 S. Washington Ave Titusville, 321-269-4848 Find us on Facebook

Providing nutritional health counseling in a truly holistic fashion by offering massage, cholesterol testing, food detox, essential oils, blood typing along with vitamins, minerals, herbs, homeopathics and natural foods.

HERBALISTS

Divine Healing, Wellness Education, Meditation, Reiki Circles, Mindful Yoga, Sound-bath Healing, Crystals, Chakra Balancing, Local Jewelry, Art, Candles & Soaps, USDA Organic CBD. Available for private events.

HYPNOSIS LORI BURKE HYPNOTHERAPY LLC Lori Burke, Cert. Clinical Hypnotherapist Viera, 321-652-1039 LoriBurkeHypnosis.com

Start Living a Life You Love! Free yourself from hostility, fears, resentment; Overcome limiting thoughts and behaviors; Adopt healthy habits; Improve relationships. (IAIH Certified CHt/CCHt/CTHt #7596890).

ELIZABETH L CAMPBELL, BCH

Combining the best of Hypnotherapy, NeuroLinguistics (NLP) and ThetaHealing to create rapid and lasting changes at the subconscious level. Results appear in body, mind, and spirit.

From small concerns to serious trauma, from motivation to spirituality, subconscious changes positively affect all aspects of life. Practicing here in Stuart since 2003.

HYPNOTHERAPY BY JENNY

MAMA JO’S SUNSHINE HERBALS 1300 Pinetree Drive, Ste 3 Indian Harbour Beach, 321-779-4647

Enjoy a cup of complementary tea in the relaxing atmosphere of herbs and handmade herbal delights. Bulk Herbs, Handmade Products, Consultations, Classes, and Supplies. Teas, tinctures, lotions, soaps, facial products, salves, and more.

See ad, page 15.

Space & Treasure Coast Edition

2818 SW Port St Lucie Blvd Port St Lucie, 954-646-4374 DivineSoulWellness.com

CI, MNLP, CTH 611 SW Federal Highway, Suite K-1 Stuart, 772-215-2985 Elizabeth@TranceformU.com

SUNSHINE HEALTH FOOD & WELLNESS CENTER

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Bulk Herbs, Herbal Certification Course and other herbal classes. Essential oils, handmade salves and lotions, customized herbal blends and private consultations. See ads, page 10.

Jenny Battig Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist HypnotherapybyJenny.com 321-345-8971 Access the power of your inner mind to reduce stress, lose extra weight, stop smoking, or overcome other behaviors/patterns that have been holding you back!

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE MELISSA DEAN, MD

Dean Wellness Institute Premiere Center for Regenerative Medicine Vero Beach, 772-567-1500 Age Management, Weight Loss, Preventative Medicine, Andropause, Bioidentical Hormone Replacement, Lifestyle Management, Vitamin Evaluation, Nutrition and many other integrative therapies. See ad, back cover.

DEBORAH A. DEMARTA, MD,

FACS, FAARFM Institute of Colorectal Health & Wellness 218 SW Atlanta Ave Stuart, 772-539-9556 InstituteHealthWellness.com Anti-Aging, Functional and Regenerative Medicine. Colorectal Surgery and Functional GI, hormone replacement, food allergy and nutritional testing, IV vitamin therapy, heavy metals testing, medical aesthetics, THERMIva vaginal rejuvenation, ThermiSmooth skin tightening, HALO skin resurfacing, BBL BroadBand Light skin therapy, laser hair removal, Botox and fillers, skin care, weight loss. See ad, page 11.

RADIANTLY HEALTHY MD Rebecca Hunton, MD 150 Fifth Ave, Suite A Indialantic, 321-806-7436 DrHunton.com

Are you Radiantly Healthy? We offer Integrative/Functional Medicine solutions to address health challenges and healthy aging! We combine both traditional and natural options including medical marijuana certification. See ad, page 7.

YALE (YOEL) R. SMITH, MD,

DABA, BCASI, AFAAFM, BCABARM Center for Anti-Aging Aesthetic and Rejuvenation Medicine 321-421-7111, Viera AntiAgingIM.com Hypertension, diabetes, mold/Lyme, sleep issues, hypothyroidism, erectile dysfunction, heart attack prevention, autoimmune diseases, chronic fatigue, food allergies, congestive heart failure, G.I. issues and more. See ad, page 23.

INTUITIVE ENERGY HEALING ANN MARIE CACCAVANO, CHT, NLP, ORDM Lifestyle Goddess@AnnyIsMyCoach 772-801-3044, AnnieIsMyCoach.com

Are you looking for guidance to fulfill your life’s purpose? I can help you along the way. Clinical Hypnotherapist, Spiritual Coach, Energy Healing, Psychic Medium, Medical Intuitive.

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IV THERAPY DALY INTEGRATED MEDICAL GROUP, LLC 2708 Garden St Titusville, 321-267-4324 DalyIMG.com

We customize each IV Vitamin drip to your body’s specific needs for sports enthusiasts, those with a chronic illness, or to arm your immune system.

See ad, page 6.

RADIANTLY HEALTHY VITAMIN INFUSION DRIP LOUNGE 150 Fifth Ave, Ste B Indialantic, 321-243-1859 rh-md.com/rhvi/

Delivering vital nutrients, IV Therapy benefits people with Chronic Fatigue, Depression, Migraines/Tension Headaches, Allergies, IBS, Cardiovascular Disease, Autoimmune Disease, Athletic Recovery, Viral/Bacterial Infections, and Common Cold/Flu. See ad, page 7.

VITALIFTS

4865 N. Wickham Rd, Ste 105 Melbourne, 321-425-2111 Vitalifts.com Dedicated IV vitamin and nutrient therapies Center. IV therapy used for sport performance, stress reduction, migraines, Fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, skin rejuvenation, memory, and much more.

LIFE COACHES AWESOME WELLNESS & COUNSELING, LLC

Shamekah Shaw Port St. Lucie, 772-626-6376 ShamekahShaw.com

LYMPHATIC THERAPY NURTURING SOL HEALING ARTS Heather Leah, BA, LMT Satellite Beach, 941-248-9127 NurturingSol.com

State of the art Assisted Lymphatic Therapy. Holistic solution to boost immune system; help relieve lymphedema, post-surgical scarring, inflammation, chronic health issues & more. Additional modalities offered. (MA 90143) See ad, page 12.

MASSAGE THERAPY DANIELLE DEMPSEY, LMT 321-431-8280 Melbourne/Palm Bay

Integrative massage therapy customized to your specific needs, including: Therapeutic/Deep Tissue, Tabletop Thai and Pregnancy Massage. Hot stones, infrared lights, and aromatherapy are always complimentary. (MA91001)

MEDICAL MARIJUANA SIKORA INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE 1255 37th St, Ste B Vero Beach, 772-228-6882 SikoraMedical.com

Dr. Alita Gonsalves Sikora offers a holistic approach to traditional Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with acupuncture, medical marijuana, bioidentical hormone therapy, weight loss and PRP injections for joints, hair loss, and facial rejuvenation. See ad, page 21.

METAPHYSICAL STORES CREATIVE ENERGY ENCHANTED GIFTS FOR THE MIND, BODY AND SOUL 780 W. New Haven Ave Melbourne 321-952-6789 Info@CreativeEnergyFL.com Facebook.com/CreativeEnergyFL

Holistic healing for mind, spirit, body.

Life Coaching, Functional Nutrition Counseling, Spiritual & Soul Care. Personal & professional coaching. Restore wholeness to every area of your life. See ad, page 26.

We offer a wide variety of divination tools to enhance your Spiritual Journey including: Crystals, gemstones, jewelry, singing bowls, books, tarot, candles, salt lamps, sage, incense, oils, statuary, altar items & much more! Curbside pickup, shipping, and phone orders available.

REV JANICE CARY

GENIE’S GEMS

Unity of Fort Pierce 3414 Sunrise Blvd Ft Pierce, 772-461-2272 Life Coaching frees a person from limiting inner beliefs. Relationships, career and self-confidence flourish as you learn tools for meaningful living.

Spiritual Counselling enriches one’s quality of life through awareness of their spiritual connection. See ad, page 18.

Unique Gifts & Clothing for your Inner Hippie 21 SW Flagler Ave Downtown Stuart, 772-678-6228 Offering metaphysical, ecofriendly, organic yoga and hippie clothing, CBD products, books, singing bowls, crystals, stones, incense, unique gifts & so much more! Free hugs - Open 7 days a week. MondaySaturday 10am-6pm. Sunday 10am-5pm.

PSYCHIC AND THE GENIE

313 Colorado Ave Stuart, 772-678-6170 825 Seaway Drive Hutchinson Island, 772-448-8061 PsychicNTheGenie.com Two convenient locations in downtown Stuart and Hutchinson Island offering a wide assortment of incense, candles, books, sage, crystals, salt lamps and more.

Psychic Medium, Aura Photography available.

Open 7 days a week. Monday-Saturday 10am6pm. Sunday 10am-5pm.

SCENTED DRAGON

Port St. Lucie, 772-877-2102 Ft. Pierce, 772-302-3814 Jensen Beach, 772-208-5592 Treasure Coast’s premier metaphysical store, now with three locations. Incense, crystals, stones, sage, candles, jewelry, workshops & more. Daily Readers and knowledgeable staff always on hand. Open 7 days. See ad, page 29.

SPARK OF DIVINE, LLC HEALING AND LEARNING CENTER 1789 Old Dixie Highway Vero Beach, 772-257-6499 SparkofDivine.com

We offer classes, healings, readers and carry a variety of Metaphysical and divination tools, crystals, jewelry, candles, statuary, cards, salt lamps, sage and much more.

NATURAL MEDICINE BEACHSIDE NATURAL MEDICINE CLINIC & APOTHECARY 200 Ocean Ave, Ste 202 Melbourne Beach, 321-848-4914 BeachsideNaturalMedicine.com

Your local resource for Natural Family Health, Nature Cure, Ayurveda & Homeopathy specializing in Digestive Disorders/ IBS, Food Intolerance Evaluation, Complex Chronic Diseases, Infertility & Natural Pediatrics. See ad, page 15.

NEUROPATHY DR. STEVE CANUEL

Board Certification Nephropathy 490 Center Lake Dr, Ste 100A Palm Bay, 321-499-4608 WestMelbourneChiropractor.com A long-term solution you can do at home!

Our scientific, proven approach heals your nerves and reverses your symptoms. Relief without Surgery, Shots, Addictive Medications. See ad, page 12.

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TESS, THE TREASURE COAST MEDIUM

NUTRITION VITALITY WELLNESS AND NUTRITION CENTER

Christi Buck, RDN, LD, CLT-Owner/Founder 772-218-0858 vwanc.com Customize a natural and holistic plan to meet your wellness and nutrition goals. Can address gut issues, autoimmune issues, hormones, weight management, thyroid issues, and more.

PEDIATRICIANS: HOLISTIC

Intuitive Medium, Reiki Master, Past Life Regressions By appointment: 772-200-0016 TessTheHealer@gmail.com TreasureCoastMedium.com

Are you grieving the loss of a loved one and need closure? Did you miss the chance to say ‘Goodbye’? Or are you in need of divine guidance about your career, love life, or finances? Allow the Angels to help you make the right decisions. Learn how to cultivate your own intuition through classes offered in spiritual development.

REGENERATIVE MEDICINE

RUTH M. RODRIGUEZ, DO

Natural Solutions with Dr. Ruth Space & Treasure Coast, 321-427-6538 NaturalSolutionsWithDrRuth.com

DALY INTEGRATED MEDICAL GROUP, LLC

Dr. Ruth Rodriguez, board-certified Osteopathic Pediatrician provides sick and wellness guidance using holistic and plant-based therapies. Pediatric telemedicine consultations and in-home physicals.

PET SUPPLIES: NATURAL

2708 Garden St Titusville, 321-267-4324 DalyIMG.com

We are a leader in alternative therapies to avoid surgery and addictive pain medicine. For those suffering pain, we offer Prolozone, TPI, PRP, and stemcell therapies. See ad, page 6.

2255 Wickham Rd, Ste 103 Melbourne, 321-259-3005 NaturalPetSpecialtyShop.com

REIKI

Featuring: grain-free, highquality protein, raw & organic pet foods, treats, supplements, homeopathic and herbal remedies, chemical-free grooming products, natural flea & tick supplies and much more.

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BETH FRANKS HEALING 1789 Old Dixie Hwy Vero Beach, 772-559-8895 BethFranksHealing.com

Usui/Tibetan/Karuna Reiki Master Teacher, Certified Angelologist and Mesa Carrier, Angel Healing Therapist/Reader and Teacher offers Healing, Spiritual Counseling, Cord Cutting, Divine Soul Readings and more.

A positive path for spiritual loving! We offer empowering Sunday services, Sunday school, spiritual and personal development classes, support groups, an outdoor pavilion, and an inviting labyrinth.

THERMOGRAPHY STUART THERMOGRAPHY Dr. Steven Zanfini Stuart, 772-781-5353 CompleteCareTC.com

Finest thermal screening available on the Treasure Coast since 2001. Manage breast health with Thermal breast screening providing insight into ways of staying healthy and not just detecting disease or dysfunction. Upper body and full body screening also available. Offering affordable screening packages including reports, images, and optional flash drive. See ad, page 24.

PSYCHIC MEDIUMS CHRISTOPHER JOHANSEN Psychic & the Genie Downtown Stuart, 772-678-6170 PsychicNTheGenie.com

Third-generation psychic medium and Reiki Master, Christopher sees past, present and future events by tuning into the spirit energy surrounding you.

Connect with your Spirit Guides and deceased loved ones.

Melbourne, Merritt Island, Vero Beach 321-312-0363 ThermographyofBrevard.com Thermography sees inflammation in the body, early detection of breast disease, dysfunction of heart, lungs, digestive system, colon, thyroid, vascular system, muscles, joints and more.

See ad, page 31.

WELLNESS CENTER OHANA TREE MASSAGE AND YOGA

SPIRITUALITY UNITY OF FORT PIERCE

Each episode features conversations with local natural health experts on the Space and Treasure Coast helping you to make lifestyle choices to enhance your wellbeing. See ad, page 39.

Space & Treasure Coast Edition

950 43rd Ave Vero Beach, 772-562-1133 UnityOfVero.org

THERMOGRAPHY OF BREVARD

NATURAL PET SPECIALTY SHOP

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UNITY SPIRITUAL CENTER OF VERO BEACH

3414 Sunrise Blvd.

Fort Pierce, 772-461-2272 UnityOfFortPierce.com

A positive, practical approach to living life on Purpose. Services 10 a.m. in our sanctuary (social distancing & masks). Facebook livestream at Facebook.com/Unity.FortPierce. See ad, page 18.

1044 NE Jensen Beach Blvd Jensen Beach, 888-229-7255 OhanaTreeMassageandYoga.com Specializing in Deep Tissue and Trigger Point Therapeutic Massage. Individual and group Yoga sessions. Serving Jensen Beach and surrounding cities for over 10 years.

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