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My husband, Jim, has embraced YouTube this year. He accesses it from our smart TV and spends hours immersed in instruction on higher math concepts, black holes, and even retirement planning. “I just like learning new things on subjects I’ve always been interested in,” said Jim. “It keeps my mind sharp, satisfies my curiosity and keeps me entertained.”
In our feature article, Lifelong Learning: Benefits of Being the Forever Student [page 14], author Linda Sechrist shares that lifelong learners are generally curious, self-motivated and passionate individuals. Their continuing educational pursuits can lead to mental and emotional benefits, including healthier, more fulfilling lives. While math and black holes won’t be on the top of my interest list, I am excited about expanding my knowledge of my new e-biking and gardening hobbies.
I was drawn to Maria Rodale’s book, Love, Nature, Magic, due to my emerging interest in plants but also found meaningful life wisdom. In our Wisewords column with Maria Rodale on Letting Nature Heal Itself [page 26], she shares that “if people respond to life with curiosity instead of fear, and love instead of control, we can evolve amazingly fast and have fun doing it.” I love new challenges that provide learning opportunities; I find this is when I am the most motivated and engaged.
This month kids are returning to school and families are returning to their routine. To ease the transition, this issue is jam-packed with inspiring articles including advice from local practitioners in Healing Tools for Children to Ease Anxiety [page 12]. Find tips to keep breakouts at bay in Acne Antidote: Topical and Dietary Roadmap for Healthy Skin [page 18]. Consider back-toschool tips for all ages in Childhood Food Allergies, Intolerances and Sensitivities [page 20]. And explore how to create a vibrant blended family in Stepparenting Success [page 24]. In our online exclusives at my-NA.com discover more great articles including Watching Fish Swim: The Joys and Benefits of Aquariums and Eco-Friendly U: Sustainability on the Rise at U.S. Colleges. I hope this issue helps unleash your natural curiosity to explore, learn and pursue your personal passions.
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Aquarian Dreams is pleased to host courses taught by Bruce Orion, a professional astrologer in Sedona for more than 25 years. Orion will lead a Professional Astrologer’s Course (for professional or personal practice) that begins Tuesday, August 8, at 6:45 p.m. This 8-week course will cover everything needed to be able to read and interpret an astrology chart, as well as its predictive aspects.
Enrollment is now open for fall and winter courses at Trinity School of Natural Health, a premier resource for holistic health education, with graduates from all 50 U.S. states and more than 40 countries. Founded in 1991, the school’s diverse online curriculum provides comprehensive knowledge and skills to help turn a passion for healthy living into a fulfilling career. Graduates often use their education in private practices, group clinics, retail stores, online businesses, public education or writing jobs.
Certifications are available for a wide range of natural health specialties, including health coaching, naturopathy, aromatherapy, homeopathy, holistic fitness, herbalism, iridology, nutritional consulting and ZYTO bioenergetics. Led by instructors with practical expertise, these online courses provide students the flexibility to work when their schedules allow, while offering interactive and structured classroom settings to keep students motivated and on the path toward graduation.
Programs begin every four weeks. For more information or to enroll, call an enrollment specialist at 800-428-0408, option 2, or visit TrinitySchool.org. See ad, page 36.
The course will cover the following topics: The Planets and the areas of human experience that they rule over; The Signs, their meaning, and how they define the character of the planets; The Houses, the areas of our lives where the planets will seek to find expression; The Aspects showing the inter-relationship between the planets and the internal conflict; and The Transits, the movement of the planets as they trigger the planets in a fixed chart.
Cost for the course is $300. Register online at AquarianDreams.com/specialevents or call 321-729-9495. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N Miramar Ave (Hwy A1A). AquarianDreams.com. For more information, visit BruceOrion.com. See ad, page 3.
laire Stagg, DDS of Health Connections Dentistry is excited to offer DEKA CO2 soft tissue Laser therapy. This advanced technology using light energy, is more precise and less traumatic than traditional options, so that patients experience less pain, swelling, and bleeding with faster healing. It is used for a wide range of soft tissue procedures including tongue tie and frenectomy release, periodontal disease and bacterial reduction, gum overgrowth, cold sores and traumatic ulcers, smile makeovers and implant tissue care.
“Compared to traditional surgical methods, dental lasers reduce pain, swelling, bleeding, and the presence of bacteria,” says Dr. Stagg.
The new DEKA QuietNite Laser also enables a quick and painless option to relieve snoring issues. “The most common reason for snoring is when the elasticity of the soft palate is relaxed from age, or the overall volume of the throat is reduced due to weight gain,” says Dr. Stagg. “When it comes to relieving patients of that symptom, laser therapy is a great tool used in conjunction with other sleep aids and prescribed appliances to provide a better night’s rest.”
For more information, call 321-777-2797. Health Connections Dentistry, 2120 Highway A1A, Indian Harbour Beach. SmileProfessionals.com. See ad, page 32
Pelvic Floor physio is the first line of defense for:
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Beachside Hyperbaric and Bodywork has moved from Indialantic to 507 N Harbor City Blvd, Melbourne. “This space is more conducive to growing our business,” says founder and owner, Andrew Vazquez. “We have also expanded our business name to encompass the bodywork we offer – deep tissue massage, Graston treatments, and facial release work.”
Hyperbaric Therapy has been used to help heal divers from the bends, patients with traumatic brain and spinal injuries, burn victims, professional athletes, as well as treating arthritis, Lyme, MS, dementia, cancer, long covid and a multitude of other acute and chronic illnesses. “It’s been proven to be effective in controlling inflammation, a common marker in almost all diseases and illnesses,” says Vazquez.
A hyperbaric session puts the body under pressure which allows the blood to carry up to 10x more oxygen than normal. The pressure creates additional blood flow to all areas of the body and is especially effective at improving blood flow to areas of dense tissue like cartilage, tendons, and ligaments.
Vazquez, has been in the health and fitness industry for over 25 years, competing as a professional beach volleyball player, operating a health and fitness club, and overseeing a hyperbaric office.
Beachside Hyperbaric and Bodywork, 507 N Harbor City Blvd, Melbourne. 321-977-4509. BeachsideHyperbaric.com. (MA101240)
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Dr. Sergio and Donna Sobredo are pleased to announce that Vitalifts is now offering Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP).
Vitalifts follows the established protocols for intravenous ketamine assisted psychotherapy by combining the therapeutic aptitudes of Ketamine treatments with psychotherapy. It can address the symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, depression, negative thought patterns, traumas, chronic neuropathic pain and more.
At Vitalifts, clients have an Emergency Room Physician and providers administering the Ketamine IV treatment. Therapists, specializing in many disorders, are present during the entire process from start to finish. In addition, an experienced medical team of nurses and MAs (medical assistants) are available during the therapy. “We use sophisticated monitoring equipment, and you are never left alone during the process,” says Dr. Sobredo. “We take these extra steps so you can feel completely safe and allow yourself or your loved ones the ability to heal.”
Vitalifts offers additional services that include Vitamin Infusion Therapy, Chelation Therapy, Medical Colonics, High Dose Vitamin C Therapy, High Dose NAD+ Therapy, Ozone Therapy and more.
To reach a Ketamine specialist to see if KAP is appropriate for you, call 321-425-2111. Vitalifts is located at 4865 N Wickham Rd, Ste 105, Melbourne. Vitalifts.com.
East Coast Elite Massage is changing its business name to Earthy Body Energetics. “We feel this name more accurately describes the wide variety of services we now offer while reflecting our commitment to serve the holistic community,” says owner and LMT, Erin Dixon.
The body workers at Earthy Body Energetics are skilled in numerous techniques including therapeutic, geriatric, neural reset, prenatal, and post operative massage; energy work; private yoga instruction; manual lymphatic drainage and Reiki. With their expansion they have added massage therapists with specialized skills. “The studio is an energetic melting pot of individuals who have all come together under this umbrella to serve the community with compassion,” says Dixon. “I couldn’t be prouder of the direction the practice is moving and look forward to serving you soon!”
Dixon and her team are thankful for all their amazing clients who have helped build their name in the community and look forward to opening satellite locations in Rockledge and Titusville this month.
For more information or to book an appointment, visit EarthyBodyEnergetics.com or call 321-614-1851. Earthy Body Energetics is located at 4350 N Atlantic Ave, Ste 4D, Cocoa Beach. (MM43406, MA96856)
Lillian McDermott, host of The Lillian McDermott Radio Show/Classroom, is pleased to announce that Bradley Nelson, DC, will present The Emotion Code & Body Code, 2-Day Seminar in Cape Canaveral, on Friday, November 3 and Saturday, November 4 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Dr. Nelson, an internationally known teacher, healer and creator of The Emotion Code and Body Code, has trained thousands of certified practitioners worldwide to help people overcome physical and emotional discomfort by releasing their emotional baggage.
“Emotional baggage can affect us physically. There is an emotional component with any diagnosis,” Dr. Nelson said. “Releasing the baggage is like stepping out of an old suit and stepping into a new state of being.”
Participants will learn modern tools for practicing energy healing, what could be causing their unique issues or dis-ease, how to release emotional baggage, how to create internal and structural balance, address toxins, pathogen issues, and improve nutrition and lifestyle.
“I will teach you how to get rid of the wall around your heart that is interfering with your ability to create the life you really want and are capable of creating,” Dr. Nelson said.
Location: Radisson Resort at the Port, Cape Canaveral. 2-Day Seminar $550, Seminar plus VIP dinner and Meet and Greet $699. Register by August 31 and save $30. To register, visit WhenYouNeedaFriend.com. Learn more about Dr. Bradley Nelson at DiscoverHealing.com. See ad, page 23.
Dr. Deborah DeMarta is pleased to offer Emsella Chair treatments for incontinence and sexual health due to a weak pelvic floor.
The pelvic floor muscles act like a hammock supporting your bladder, colon, rectum, vagina, cervix and uterus. This FDA-cleared device uses HIFEM (High Intensity Focused Electromagnetic) energy to stimulate and contract the pelvic floor muscles to strengthen the pelvic floor. “Unlike performing regular Kegel exercises, the stimulation occurs at a pace higher than the time it takes for your muscles to relax, thereby intensifying the efficacy in strengthening the pelvic floor,” says Dr. DeMarta. “The Emsella Chair engages the voluntary and involuntary muscles at 11,200 supramaximal contractions over 28 minutes, many more than can be done naturally with exercises.”
During the 28-minute treatment, patients remain fully clothed while they sit and relax. Most patients undergo a series of six treatments, two per week for three weeks as the pelvic floor gradually becomes stronger with each treatment.
Deborah DeMarta, MD, FACS, FAARFM is a board-certified General, Aesthetic and Colorectal Surgeon who specializes in Integrative, Functional, Anti-Aging and Aesthetic Medicine. Schedule a free demonstration and receive a complimentary consult with a renowned Pelvic Floor Specialist or attend an informational event on Thursday, August 17 from 4-6 p.m. to learn more (see Natural Awakenings calendar). The Institute of Health & Wellness, 218 Atlanta Avenue, Stuart. 772-539-9556. InstituteHealthWellness.com. See ad, page 7.
and Founder Rachel Stevens of Divine Soul Wellness (DSW) has welcomed additional local facilitators to grow their line of classes and workshops as well as locally- or custom-made products that support the holistic lifestyle community.
Experience new classes including make-your-own crystal healing bracelets with Lisa Ianelli of L Boutique, a simple program of full body, light yoga movement with certified personal trainer Ute Schwartz and a wine-tasting workshop with Jill Hanson of One Hope Wines.
Enjoy newly launched Elemental Energy Candles created by Made With Love, Reiki Practitioner and DSW Co-Founder Tracy Mazzachelli. Each candle is a unique blend of essential or fragrance oils and fresh herbs/flowers that is sealed with Reiki infused crystals. This combination provides a light, invigorating scent while raising vibrations.
“Our goal is to provide a safe, fun and judgment-free space to Be Free and Be You,” says Stevens. Seven events are offered during August including a Full or New Moon Ritual, 88 Lions Gate Portal and education on best practices to navigate through Mercury Retrograde. September will feature a two-part series on a Shamanic Journey.
Divine Soul Wellness is located at 2818 SW Port St Lucie Blvd., Port St Lucie (inside of Your CBD Store PSL.) For more information, call/text 954-646-4374 or email Divinesoulwellness@gmail.com.
Dr. Alita Sikora, MD, is celebrating the six-year anniversary of her practice
Sikora Integrative Medicine in Vero Beach. In appreciation to her patients and Natural Awakening’ readers, she is offering specials on PRP face microneedling with Skinpen (aka Vampire Facial) and PRP based SoMe skincare through August.
PRP stands for Platelet Rich Plasma. PRP is derived from your own blood platelets and contains growth factors that stimulate collagen, improve skin texture, reduce discoloration, sunspots, scarring and wrinkles. “The surface of your skin gains elasticity and tone, dialing back the effects of aging,” says Dr. Sikora.
PRP based SoMe is a skincare product that is formulated on site using your own body’s growth factors to stimulate collagen with application every day at home. It’s all natural and lasts four months in the refrigerator.
Dr. Sikora, a Board-Certified Physician, is also offering special pricing on her weight loss program including Styku 3D body scans and fat-burning MIC injections and on new patient medical marijuana visits.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 772-228-6882 or email scheduling@sikoramed.com.
Sikora Integrative Medicine, 1255 37th St, Ste B, Vero Beach. SikoraMedical.com. See ad, page 27.
Research indicates that lutein is essential for eye health, suppresses inflammation and offers cardiovascular health benefits. Because the human body cannot make this powerful antioxidant, it is important to include it in the diet by eating dark, leafy vegetables, such as spinach and kale.
A new study in the journal Nutrients has found that coconut milk is the most effective plant-based milk to liberate lutein from spinach in green smoothies. The scientists from Linköping University, in Sweden, tested 14 liquids, and only four increased lutein liberation in spinach smoothies. Compared to blending spinach with water alone, coconut milk without additives was found to improve lutein liberation by 42 percent. Improved lutein liberation was also found with high-fat cow’s milk (36 percent), medium-fat cow’s milk (30 percent) and coconut milk with additives (25 percent). Researchers noted that soy milk with and without additives actually reduced lutein liberation by 40 percent and 61 percent, respectively.
A new study in the journal PAIN Reports conducted by researchers at University Hospitals
Connor Whole Health, in Cleveland, looked at patient outcomes in pain reduction after music therapy. The study examined music therapy interventions provided to 1,056 adults that reported moderate to severe pre-session pain, anxiety or stress. Interventions included listening to live, music-assisted relaxation and imagery, and active music making. After a single music therapy session, the patients reported clinically significant reductions in pain, anxiety and stress.
Additionally, patients receiving a music therapy session in which pain management was a goal were 4.32 times more likely to report pain reduction than those receiving the therapy without such a goal. While music therapy may be an effective, non-drug therapy for acute pain and distress management, additional research is needed to determine which characteristics of music therapy interventions influence pain improvements.
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According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, El Niño and La Niña are the warm and cool phases of a climate pattern across the tropical Pacific. The patterns shift back and forth every two to seven years and vary in strength, causing changes in ocean temperature that lead to droughts, floods and heat waves in different parts of the world.
El Niño has the strongest influence on U.S. winter weather, but in the summer, it reduces hurricane activity in the Caribbean and Atlantic. The pattern also makes it wetter across the southern third to half of the country, including California, while regions in the Pacific Northwest and parts of the Ohio Valley are dry and warm. Outside the U.S., El Niño brings drier weather to Australia, Indonesia, India, and parts of southern Africa and northern South America, and wetter conditions in Southeast Argentina, parts of Chile and Northeast Africa.
This year’s El Niño formed earlier than usual, increasing the possibility of a strong effect on the weather, which when combined with human-caused warming, could result in record high global temperatures. Experts also say it is possible that record hot Atlantic Ocean water may counteract El Niño’s usual suppression of hurricanes this year.
Biologists have discovered more than 5,000 new species of marine life in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ), an untouched seabed in the Pacific Ocean spanning nearly 2 million square miles between Hawaii and Mexico. Remarkably, approximately 90 percent of the species are entirely new to science. In a paper published in the journal Current Biology, scientists provided the first list of CCZ species, although most of them have not yet been named or described. The checklist focuses on multicellular ani mals dwelling on the ocean floor.
This research is crucial for assessing the potential consequences of deep-sea mining in the CCZ. The seafloor is rich with cobalt, manganese, nickel, copper and zinc—minerals that are critical for renewable energy technologies. Already, 31 exploration contracts have been awarded to several mining companies. Excavation in the CCZ has not yet begun, and scientists, activists and governments have urged caution until researchers are able to evaluate and better understand the impact that mining would have on this unique marine ecosystem.
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Over 20 percent of youth struggle with anxiety symptoms, according to a 2021 analysis of 29 studies reported in JAMA Pediatrics
The American Psychological Association (APA) states that anxiety disorders likely involve a combination of genetic, environmental, psychological and developmental factors and may present as phobias, social anxiety, separation anxiety, panic disorder or other behaviors. But all types of anxiety are basically physiological stress reactions to things that are seen as alarming when they need not be. The APA states that “talk therapy” is effective at alleviating anxiety for many, but stress management techniques and meditation without therapy can also be helpful. For children, natural health options that help them connect with their mind and body can be valuable.
Also known as Vibrational Medicine, Sound Healing practitioners use sound and frequency to promote relaxation,
facilitate healing, and enhance personal growth. “General treatments help with a wide range of physical, mental and emotional issues having the capacity to slow down the respiratory rate, relax brainwave patterns, lower heart rate variability and calm the nervous system,” says Deena Rahill, founder of Hi Mindfulness and Certified Sound Practitioner. “The profound impact of Sound Therapy lies in its ability to tap into our inherent capacity for self-healing.”
Used for healing in ceremonies and meditations since ancient times, research is being done on Sound Healing. A study published in the Journal of Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine found that an hourlong sound meditation (using Tibetan singing bowls, crystal singing bowls, gongs, tiny cymbals, bells and didgeridoos) helped people reduce tension, anger, fatigue, anxiety and depression while increasing a sense of spiritual well-being.
Rahill provides sound sessions to groups of children visiting the Elliot Museum in Stuart. She starts with the resonating sound of a gong to engage and talk with kids about how they can sense and experience energy
and frequencies within their bodies. She uses vibroacoustic devices such as rain sticks, crystal sound bowls, chimes, and tuning forks allowing them to connect listening to sound with the impact it has on their mind-body connection.
Rahill notes the profound calmness the children experience by the session’s end. “This soothing effect carries on throughout their museum tour, enhancing their overall experience.” Parents with kids (8 and older) can also register for her sessions.
Moses Hill, founder of Gods Hands Hypnosis and The Created SOL INC, is transforming lives through metaphysical healing. Since establishing his business in Port St. Lucie in 2021, Hill has been dedicated to promoting mindfulness, meditation, sound healing, hypnosis, and healthy habits to help children, young adults and adults overcome anxiety, stress, panic attacks, heartbreak, and other challenging moments of life.
When working with kids, Hill emphasizes that children need not sit still and pay attention to benefit from the transformative power of sound vibration. “Regardless of their activities, they are drawn to the sensations and frequencies offered by the sound bowls,” says Hill. “This fascination captivates children and relaxes their neurological frequencies, leading to a visible shift in their well-being.”
Hill’s approach touches the hearts and minds of those seeking healing and connection. “By embracing the experience of the soul, individuals can experience
A parent could read a guided meditation to a child at bedtime or play a recorded session from YouTube, an app or a CD.
profound transformations, gaining a sense of love, acceptance, and emotional wellbeing utilizing the tools to live a happy healthy life,” shares Hill.
Meditation can involve Sound Therapy or be done with children in other ways. A parent could read a guided meditation to a child at bedtime or play a recorded session from YouTube, an app or a CD. For most children, starting out with 5 minutes is enough. Whether they giggle through it or become visibly calm, it will still help relieve anxiety and improve mindfulness. Other forms of meditation can include simple breathing techniques, progressive muscle relaxation, walking or other mindful movements.
Biofeedback for the brain is noninvasive, requires no active patient participation and is safe for all ages. As a natural health option for kids with brain-based conditions, including ADHD, anxiety disorders and autism, it works by encouraging the brain on a biological level to develop healthier patterns of activity.
Marly Jones, founder of Harmony Neurofeedback, uses NeurOptimal in her
practice. She explains it to kids: “You wear tiny sensors on your head that read what your brain is doing, then it goes through a software program and provides information back to your brain so it can decide what changes it should make to function better.”
Jones points out that it’s like going to a gym for fitness. The brain can be trained to optimize and most people notice a shift after 15 sessions.
“People of all ages train their brains to help with anxiety, ADD/ADHD and those on the spectrum. They can all improve when the nervous system becomes more flexible and resilient to stressors,” says Jones.
Gabi Kivi, founder and owner of Wholey Live, provides neurofeedback in addition to offering the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) which is a listening therapy to reset the nervous system and tone the vagus nerve. “The SSP is a specially processed music program that can help us feel calmer, listen better, learn easier, be less bothered by sounds and better able to notice our feelings,” says Kivi. The program is administered daily at home through headphones until five hours is completed.
“Some children are more sensitive than others. Their sensitivities or differences make them more likely to experience nervous system dysregulation. When we are in a dysregulated state, we lose access to the rational, thinking part of our brain and children are no longer able to learn, listen, play or connect well,” says Kivi, pointing out that in these cases it’s
important to address the body’s automatic stress response with tools such as the SSP or neurofeedback.
Combining physical postures, breathwork and mindfulness, yoga has been shown in numerous studies to reduce stress and anxiety, improve self-esteem, promote better body awareness and result in better sleep,
Marilyn Diaz is a certified Kidding Around Yoga (KAY) teacher and a Hatha Yoga instructor registered with Yoga Alliance and teaches Family Yoga for parents and children (ages 2 and up) at Aquarian Dreams. “Child-friendly language is used to guide visualization, breathing, poses and meditation,” she says.
KAY was designed to make yoga fun for kids, with techniques to help kids deal with anxiety. After bringing KAY into schools, studies concluded that yoga helps to develop mind-body awareness, allowing kids to notice the impact of stress on their well-being and change their behavior. Research has also shown that yoga and meditation help youth manage stress and mood and behave more positively through self-regulation.
To connect with the practitioners in this article, see their listing in the Natural Directory on page 38 and online at my-NA.com.
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sound meditation helped people reduce tension, anger, fatigue, anxiety and depression while increasing a sense of spiritual well-being.
It’s never too late to take an evening drawing class at the local high school, learn a language with the help of an app or get one-on-one tutoring from a piano instructor. Adults of any age can find personal and professional benefits when they engage in what is termed “lifelong learning”. It is a great way to spice up retirement, acquire skills for a coveted promotion, master new technology, express creativity or simply keep the mind sharp. Lifelong learners are generally curious, self-motivated and passionate individuals. Their continuing educational pursuits can lead to mental and emotional benefits, including healthier, more fulfilling lives.
In a study published in the journal Psychological Science involving 200 seniors, neuroscientists at the Center for Vital Longevity at The University of Texas at Dallas found that sustained engagement in cognitively demanding, novel activities— such as learning digital photography or quilting—significantly enhanced memory function in older adults. The researchers were surprised to discover that the control group, which engaged in fun, social activities without learning a new skill, did not perform as well in memory tests.
In a report published in the journal Neurology, Dr. Keith Johnson from Massachusetts General Hospital and
Harvard Medical School found that people engaged in higher levels of intellectual stimulation throughout their lives can delay the onset of memory problems and other symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, although it does not represent a cure for the illness.
The mind is a use-it-or-lose-it tool, says Dr. Lise Van Susteren, a general and forensic psychiatrist in Washington, D.C. “What better way to use our shortterm and long-term memory than to engage in lifelong learning? The older we get, the less likely we are to exercise short-term memory. We program our phones with numbers we call regularly. We store passwords and usernames in our computers and never attempt to
memorize credit card numbers,” she explains. “We’re not using our brains enough, leaving us open to being replaced by AI [artificial intelligence]. The brain is a muscle to be exercised regularly or like a car that you must keep tuned up.”
Susteren points to a five-year study of London taxi drivers, which found that the hippocampus, a part of the brain that is crucial for long-term memory and spatial navigation, was larger than average in the brains of these cabbies. What’s more, the neuroscientists at University College London were able to show through magnetic resonance imaging that this gray-matter growth occurred over a four-year period after the drivers had memorized an intricate network of 25,000 streets and thousands of routes to tourist attractions and city hotspots. According to Van Susteren, this study suggests that intensive learning can spur the brain to grow over time.
Ingrid Bianca Byerly, director of the Humanitarian Challenges Focus Program and senior lecturing fellow in the Thompson Writing Program, at Duke University, describes lifelong learners as audacious, curious and fun-loving people that passionately seize the day. In a TEDxStGeorge talk entitled “The New Fountain of Youth: Lifelong Learning”, she recounts the invigorating experience of being on the faculty of three Semester at Sea voyages, where she taught undergraduate students and lifelong learners world music and public-speaking advocacy for global humanitarian causes.
“Entering college, you’re asking yourself, ‘What am I going to do for a job and a paycheck?’ and at retirement, you’re asking,
‘What is my purpose, and what am I going to do with the rest of my life for my personal fulfillment and enrichment?’” Byerly expresses admiration for lifelong learners that pursue life goals, learn to play musical instruments, take art classes, climb mountains or write memoirs, and surmises that the secret to staying young and keeping the mind alive is adult education.
For some lifelong learners, seeking new opportunities and embracing change are compelling motivators. Take Maia Toll, for example. In 2006, she followed a whim to study herbalism with a traditional healer in Ireland. For the elementary school teacher living in Beacon, New York, botanical herbs had only been a hobby up to that point.
“Apprenticing with Eleanor changed everything,” she says of her experience with her Irish-based mentor. “I had the space in my life and money from selling my house. Three months turned into nearly a year, and upon returning home, I continued studying for four more years.”
Toll left her teaching career to become a full-time herbalist and is now the co-owner of a shop called Herbiary, with locations in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Asheville, North Carolina, where she lives. She has taught herbalism at West Chester University in their School of Public Health, led a study program in the Amazon rainforest and written several books, including her latest, Letting Magic In. As she explains, “Lifelong learning can change your life at any age.”
For 30 years, Jim Walker was a labor representative for the California School Employees Association. He recalls teaching a labor-law class as an adjunct instructor for Los Angeles Trade-Technical College and estimates that about 80 percent of his students were lifelong learners, which he defines as adults between the ages of 30 and 45 that are interested in the subject matter for personal or professional reasons rather than satisfying a requirement for a college degree.
“It was obvious to me that these lifelong learners were more dedicated students than college students. They were like sponges and wanted to absorb everything. Occasionally during classes, it was the lifelong learners that were on their phones googling the subject and updating my facts,” says Walker, who admits that when he had more free time in retirement, he enrolled in meteorology and astrology courses to satisfy longstanding interests of his own.
In love with learning and the sense of accomplishment she feels whenever she masters a subject, Doreen DeStefano, of Root Causes Holistic Health & Medicine, in Fort Myers, Florida, has been earning degrees since 1987. She holds bachelor’s degrees in nursing and exercise physiology, master’s degrees in criminology and public business administration, and doctorates in natural health and nursing practice. “In medicine, there is always something new to learn,” she says. “I think that’s why I chose this field. It’s fun to learn the latest thing.”
There are numerous opportunities for learning, in person and online.
n For people that work full time, many cities offer evening classes at high schools, colleges or civic centers on a wide range of subjects.
n Museums and art institutions commonly host demonstrations and in-depth instruction by local artists.
n A neighborhood music store can lead to connections with musicians that tutor burgeoning rock stars.
n For those harboring thespian aspirations, a hometown improv group or regional theater may be holding auditions or offering acting classes.
n Dance studios help people step up their ballroom dance skills.
n Contact a chef or visit a kitchen supply store for cooking lessons.
n A nearby botanical garden or gardening shop may offer howto classes for growing native or pollinator plants.
n Pick up sewing tips at the fabric store.
n If a class is not offered, create a study group that meets at a cafe or park to learn together.
n To become proficient in a new language, check out apps like RosettaStone.com and Duolingo.com
n YouTube.com is an endless source for instructional videos of every variety.
n Visit Ted.com for informative and inspiring TED talks by global experts in their respective fields.
n For students that wish to learn while taking nature walks, a vast world of podcasts awaits.
n For transformational learning, try MindValley.com, UbiquityUniversity.org and Gaia.org.
n Coursera.org offers many streaming courses, documentaries and films.
n Auditing university classes at prestigious, world-class schools is just a click away. Visit these popular sites, many of which offer courses for free: Harvard University (pll.harvard. edu/catalog/free), Stanford University (Online.Stanford.edu/free-courses), EdX (EdX.org) and The Open University (Open.edu).
by Sheila Julson
Whether it’s a wedding day or job interview, nothing puts a damper on the moment like an outbreak of acne. It can be embarrassing and compromise selfconfidence, but natural treatments and lifestyle modifications can keep those breakouts at bay. According to the American Academy of Dermatology Association, acne is the most common skin condition in the U.S., affecting up to 50 million Americans annually and roughly 85 percent of 12- to 24-year-olds. Dr. Julie Greenberg, a naturopathic doctor and founder of the Center for Integrative & Naturopathic Dermatology, in Los Angeles, notes that the prevalence of acne in this country leads people to wrongly conclude that it is a normal part of being human.
“In fact, studies of indigenous cultures throughout the world do not find any acne in their populations. Acne is a disease of the Western lifestyle,” she asserts.In essence, acne is an inflammatory skin condition that causes pimples, blackheads, whiteheads and redness. It is prompted by the overproduction of sebum, an oil produced by the sebaceous glands to lubricate hair follicles. Symptoms can be aggravated by an overgrowth of bacteria or yeast, excess hormonal activity or stress.
“The pathways that trigger acne are the same pathways that trigger inflammation. If you’re having acne on the skin, that generally means there are moderate to high levels of inflammation in the body, so that should be addressed,” says Saya Obayan, a boardcertified integrative dermatologist at Skin Joy Dermatology, in Austin, Texas. She recommends keeping a food journal for six weeks to identify inflammatory foods that noticeably trigger an acne response and eliminating them from the diet. Many of the culprits are part of the Standard American Diet, including animal protein, wheat and sugar—foods that can increase sebum production, and thus generate acne.
Dr. Steven Daveluy, associate professor and program director for the Wayne State University School of Dermatology, in Dearborn, Michigan, notes that dairy spurs acne, as well. “Dairy contains an amino acid called leucine, which stimulates oil production and affects the skin cells to cause clogged pores. It also influences the insulin pathway, which can affect hormones,” he explains.
According to the Cleveland Clinic, hormonal acne develops when hormonal changes increase the amount of oil the skin produces. This scenario is particularly noticeable in teens going through puberty and in both perimenopausal and menopausal women. Greenberg approaches acne like she would any other inflammatory disease—by focusing on the gut microbiome. She recommends consuming at least 35 grams of fiber per day, eating a diverse array of fruits and vegetables, limiting meat consumption to four-ounce servings and eliminating or reducing alcohol, sugar and wheat to support microbiome health.
Obayan notes that stress aggravates any inflammatory disease, including acne. Meditation, exercise or regular walks can help calm the mind and lower stress. She also recommends herbs like ashwagandha to lower cortisol, a stress hormone that can trigger acne.
“The things we put on our skin can lead to clogged pores and trigger acne, including makeup and hair products. If you’re getting acne in places where your hair typically touches your face, it could be from a hair product transferring onto the skin,” Daveluy notes. He stresses that makeup should be washed off before bedtime. On the other hand, over-scrubbing or washing
the face too often can dry out the skin, which also leads to clogged pores and acne.
“While acne should be addressed from the inside out, topical antibiotics can offer short-term relief and keep severe acne under control,” Obayan says. “Glycolic acid can help keep skin smooth and clear by exfoliating dead skin cells and unclogging pores. Tea tree oil has antibacterial and antimicrobial properties, but it shouldn’t be used undiluted on the skin; it can be overly irritating.”
In addition, Obayan recommends topicals like retinol, a nontoxic vitamin A derivative that can help reduce acne, hyperpigmentation, dark spots, scarring, fine lines and wrinkles. Bakuchiol, an extract from the babchi plant, along with topical green tea polyphenols, licorice extract and neem oil, can all be helpful to reduce acne.
Mom was right when she warned to leave pimples alone. “People often think that it’s helpful to manipulate your acne, but it can lead to more acne flaring, discoloration and even permanent scarring,” Daveluy advises. “Don’t believe anything on social media that isn’t posted by a board-certified dermatologist. The rest of the skin info on social media is junk and could lead to damage to your skin.”
It’s back-to-school season, and for students with food issues, meal planning is as important as lining up classroom supplies and extracurricular schedules. Paramount in their minds is to avoid ingredients that might cause unappealing reactions or compromise health, while not stressing about the risks or feeling cheated that they cannot eat the same things as their friends.
Often, food allergies, sensitivities and intolerances are incorrectly used interchangeably when, in fact, the symptoms, treatments and safety recommendations differ. Consult a physician for a proper diagnosis and a nutritionist for dietary guidance.
FOOD ALLERGIES cause an almost immediate, potentially deadly immune response (anaphylaxis) requiring an epinephrine shot. Symptoms include a drop in blood pressure, narrowing of the airways, rashes, nausea and vomiting. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 20 percent of students with food allergies will have a reaction at school. Eight ingredients account for 90 percent of food allergies: milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat and soybeans.
FOOD INTOLERANCES result from an inability to digest certain foods due to an enzyme deficiency or irritable bowel syndrome. The most common forms of intolerance are caused by lactose, histamine and gluten.
FOOD SENSITIVITIES provoke delayed symptoms (sometimes days after eating a problematic ingredient), including diarrhea, rashes, joint pain, digestive problems, fatigue and brain fog. Among children, common triggers are lactose, gluten, grains, legumes, soy, corn and yeast.
According to Karen Raden, an Illinoisbased registered dietician and certified clinical nutritionist, the goal is what she calls “food freedom”: the empowerment of students to make informed choices that feel best for them and their bodies. “Even if a child’s options are limited, it’s important to
cupcakes that you don’t get to have.’ Even though there are food substitutions, it doesn’t make up for the fact that a student doesn’t get to be a regular kid, eating what everyone else gets to eat.”
Huebner suggests that parents help their children develop skills to overcome temptation, rather than berating or punishing them for occasionally sneaking forbidden foods. At all times, delicious alternatives should be readily available. Theresa Diulus, a Texas-based nutrition coach, believes in empowering kids by keeping ready-made foods in clearly
Raden recently adapted a shepherd’s pie recipe by using gluten-free flour and almond milk. For people that cannot tolerate regular eggs, she recommends using a “flax egg” in baked goods, which combines one tablespoon of flaxseed meal with three tablespoons of water.
When they were little, Caroline Somers’ two daughters developed extensive food intolerances and food allergies with inflammation, gastrointestinal bloating and digestive distress. Tasked with reimagining her family’s diet, the president of Suzanne Somers Companies created new versions of her favorite recipes, which will be featured in her upcoming cookbook, Served: From My Family Table to Yours.
“Many people deal with family members who have food preferences or intolerances to foods, and it can turn the person preparing foods into a short-order cook—no gluten for this one; vegan for that one; this one will eat fish but no dairy. It can make your head spin,” says Somers. Her Vietnamese Spring Rolls recipe addresses this predicament by serving the ingredients family-style and inviting each person at the table to assemble their own spring roll according to their food preferences and restrictions.
Veronica Hinke is a food historian and author of The Last Night on the Titanic: Unsinkable Drinking, Dining and Style. Learn more at FoodStringer.com.
TURKEY BURGER BENTO BOX
YIELD: 4 SERVINGS
BURGERS
1 lb ground turkey ¼ tsp onion powder
¼ tsp garlic powder ¼ tsp paprika
1 tsp salt 1 Tbsp avocado oil
SWEET POTATO “BUNS”
1 large sweet potato, peeled and sliced into ⅓-inch slices
2 to 3 Tbsp avocado oil
In a medium bowl, combine ground turkey and spices until mixed well, but don’t over-mix. Wet hands and divide mixture into 8 equal portions, then form into patties. Pat down really flat, as they will plump up when they cook.
Heat a cast iron skillet or heavy cooking pan over medium heat, then add avocado oil and swirl pan to cover the bottom. Add the meat patties and cook until the internal temperature reaches 165º F, approximately 4 to 5 minutes on each side.
For the sweet potato buns, heat a cast iron skillet or a heavy cooking pan over medium heat, then add avocado oil and swirl the pan to cover the bottom. Add the sweet potato slices and cook until golden and tender but not mushy, about 3 to 5 minutes on each side.
To assemble the bento box, place two burgers in the largest compartment and add fresh veggies and fruits to the smaller compartments.
Recipe and photo courtesy of Theresa Diulus.
This recipe uses gluten-free tamari instead of soy sauce for the glaze and rice flour instead of gluten-containing white flour to lightly coat the chicken, helping to keep the meat juicy and tender.
YIELD: 4 SERVINGS
1 to 2 chicken breasts (depending on size), cut into 1-inch pieces
¼ cup rice flour
½ tsp salt
2 grinds of fresh pepper
3 Tbsp vegetable oil
1-inch section of ginger root, peeled and chopped
1 scallion, sliced
1 broccoli crown, chopped
ASIAN GLAZE
1 Tbsp gluten-free tamari
1 tsp rice wine vinegar
½ tsp toasted sesame oil
2 tsp honey
In a bowl, combine the rice flour with salt and pepper. Toss the chicken in the mixture and set aside. In a large, nonstick pan, heat 1 tablespoon oil on medium high heat and add the ginger and white part of the scallions, quickly stir frying for 1 minute. Add the broccoli and continue cooking until slightly tender. Remove from the pan to a platter.
Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to the pan. Cook the chicken, stirring occasionally until lightly browned on all sides. Meanwhile, stir together the glaze ingredients in a small bowl. Once the chicken is cooked, add the glaze to the pan and cook for 1 minute to thicken it. Add the broccoli and remaining green parts of the scallions and combine to heat through. Serve over rice or noodles.
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Recipe and photo courtesy of Chicago-based pastry chef and cookbook author Gale Gand.
by Julie Peterson
Blended families are complex and often challenging. A marriage between two people that already have children creates new relationships with individuals that were strangers not long ago. The newlyweds must nurture their own kids while forming new bonds with stepchildren, and the children may need to figure out how to accept a stepparent into their lives, share physical and emotional space with stepsiblings or spend part of their time in their other parent’s home. It’s a lot to ask. Imagine this through the eyes of a young child or teenager. It might be confusing, frustrating or infuriating. Fortunately, there are methods to knit a blended family into a strong and enduring tapestry.
According to Julee Peterson, a Californiabased therapist at Helping Blended Families, 65 percent of families are blended. It is the new norm. And yet, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 23 percent of second marriages end in divorce after five years and 39 percent dissolve after 10 years. Peterson notes, “Many reputable scholars still project the overall divorce rate for all marriages to be between 40 and 50 percent.”
To avoid becoming part of these statistics, it is crucial to manage expectations before creating a blended family. “What roles do you see each other playing? How are you going to handle discipline, experience holidays, safeguard your relationship or deal with divorce drama?” asks Christina McGhee, MSW, author of Parenting Apart: How Separated and Divorced Parents Can Raise Happy and Secure Kids.
McGhee, who prefers to be called “bonus mom” by her two stepchildren, cautions parents not to underestimate the amount of stress that blended families experience due to different parenting styles, uncooperative coparents and revolving schedules. “But it’s still possible to create an environment where everybody feels connected and accepted,” she asserts.
“Even very young children pick up on body language and stress,” says McGhee. “Kids can do remarkably well having one household that is grounded, balanced and supportive with parental figures that validate their feelings, shield them from conflict, create opportunities for conversation and remain consistent and predictable.”
While it’s OK if a stepchild is not comfortable with a stepparent right away, “the child should have an understanding of the importance of the stepparent
in their life, and that the stepparent should be treated with respect,” says attorney Victoria Kelly, a partner at Sefton Kelly Family Law, in Naperville, Illinois.
Although a couple may be excited to embark upon a blended-family adventure, their children may feel pressured into instantly liking or accepting a stepparent. “Kids may feel a loyalty conflict or worry about betraying the other parent if they accept the stepparent,” says McGhee, suggesting that stepparents encourage and support one-on-one time with the other parent. “It’s critical for bonus parents to honor the history that your bonus children have,” she advises. “Part of their lives didn’t include you. Respect that.”
“You have zero control over the decisions that coparents make—what they do, what they say, the rules that they establish,” says McGhee. “But you always have a choice about how you respond and how you engage. Focus on what you can control.”
“It’s important to have an open line of communication with the other parent, but if the other parent is not comfortable speaking with the stepparent, that boundary should be respected," advises Kelly. “All families can benefit from monthly meetings.”
“Often, there are issues that kids are navigating behind the scenes that don’t make it on our parent radar,” McGhee notes, suggesting that parents set up a transition time when children are moving between households, such as a gathering around the dinner table to talk about the things that took place while apart. “Kids need some emotional space to shift gears,” she says. “When they’re with the other parent, keep communication open, so that when the children come back through the door, they don’t get sensory overload.”
Will Smith, senior business development manager for Acrow Bridge, in Alabama, raised one biological son and one stepson. He says that each child is different, so every situation needs to be customized to meet their needs. Smith and his wife presented a clear and consistent front when setting longterm values and goals for the kids—expecting the boys to do well in school and go to college—and they leaned in hard to achieve those objectives.
Stepparents can gradually incorporate quality togetherness by celebrating holidays, new rituals or even ordinary activities. “My relationship with my stepson grew through a shared interest in sports,” Smith says. “As a family, we played a lot of board games and had some favorite movies. These things became traditions.”
Julie Peterson is a frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings magazine.
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Bestselling author, activist and gardener Maria Rodale is a board member of Rodale Institute, a nonprofit dedicated to growing the regenerative organic agriculture movement through research, farmer training and education. She is the former CEO of Rodale Inc., the global health and wellness media company that published notable books and magazines, including Al Gore’s An Inconvenient Truth.
Her own books include Organic Manifesto: How Organic Food Can Heal Our Planet, Feed the World, and Keep Us Safe, as well as Scratch: Home Cooking for
Everyone Made Simple, Fun, and Totally Delicious. In her latest work, Love, Nature, Magic: Shamanic Journeys into the Heart of My Garden, Rodale leads readers through her relationship with the plants, animals and insects that inhabit her garden and shares the life lessons these often misunderstood creatures taught her.
It was a combination of sensing that “spirit” wouldn’t allow me not to and the recognition that I could write the book in my own way, with humor and irreverence. It’s been my experience that
once we begin following the path that spirit provides for us, things become easy. As someone on the older side of life, I’ve also noticed that when I don’t listen to that guidance, I tend to really mess things up, so even when I don’t understand the path, I have to follow it.
The overarching message, which has been reinforced since I wrote the book, is that nature wants to feel free to do whatever it needs to do to heal things. The more we try to control nature, the more frustrated it gets. The same is true for people; the freer we feel, the happier and more productive we are. All efforts to control, whether it’s controlling human behavior or landscapers trying to control the landscape, are not helpful in any way. If we want to solve the climate crisis or the environmental crisis, we need to allow nature to be free and do its job.
The other message I received from nature relates to humans’ tendency to search for plants, take them, hoard them, eat them and rub them on our skin. In reality, we don’t need to do these things to benefit from plants. We can simply be in harmony with them in order to absorb their healing energy. So again, it’s about freedom, releasing control and trusting our relationship with plants and nature.
Many of us are afraid of having new experiences or have anxiety about things we don’t understand. When this happens, we can choose to stay in the fear or encourage ourselves through it. When we choose courage and curiosity, we often learn a new skill or power. For example, when I was journeying and getting to know mosquitos and ticks, I felt afraid but chose to keep going. While I didn’t come to love the mosquitos and ticks, I developed compassion and respect for them.
To understand what nature is communicating to us, we need to get
curious and unlearn what our parents and culture taught us about how our garden should look or how we should interact with it. We can ask ourselves, “What am I afraid of? Where did the fear come from?” and listen for the answer.
Trauma is the root of everything—crime, abuse and all the things that make us unhappy and destructive, both towards each other and nature. That’s one of the reasons I was excited to share the parents’ creed in the milkweed chapter. The creed teaches that in order to stop trauma, we must raise kids well from the start. The challenge is that our culture doesn’t provide the information we need to minimize our mistakes or prevent trauma in the first place. Openness to learning about ourselves is key to healing trauma. When we heal our traumas, we are less likely to project trauma onto other living beings, including nature.
If people respond to life with curiosity instead of fear, and love instead of control, we can evolve amazingly fast and have fun doing it. This is the wonderful work we can accomplish together with nature— envisioning and building new systems and ways of being on this beautiful Earth.
Sophia Ellis Kreider is a freelance writer in Lancaster, PA, and a regular contributor to Natural Awakenings. Connect at SophiaEllisKreider@gmail.com.
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People are by nature social creatures, and, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, human connection can lead to a longer life, better health and improved well-being. It should come as no surprise that for exercising, a group setting can also be a plus.
Led by a knowledgeable teacher and populated by like-minded participants, fitness classes offer a great way to jumpstart an exercise regimen and achieve fitness goals. Although some people may feel vulnerable when trying a new physical activity in front of strangers, there are ways to overcome the anxiety. Exercising together can transform a workout into a fun, motivating, socially fulfilling activity.
In most cities, an array of group fitness classes is available at gyms, YMCAs, community centers, medical facilities and other public and private venues. The diverse choices include Zumba, a Latininspired dance; barre, which incorporates ballet movements; spin cycling, or highintensity stationary biking; many forms of yoga; the mind-body practice known as Pilates; and boot camp, a militaryinspired workout that incorporates strength building with strenuous aerobics. Free group activities are often available, too, such as walking, running, dancing or hiking meetups.
Classes may be posted online and onsite. Scheduling apps can assist the
search for nearby options, including ClassPass ( ClassPass.com ) and MindBody ( MindBodyOnline.com ) for classes and OneRoof (OneRoofApp. com) and Nextdoor (Nextdoor.com) for neighborhood meetups.
“Fitness classes are not one-size-fitsall, and finding an environment and a movement style that matches you can help you be more successful in your fitness journey,” says Jillian Aeder, a Denverbased doctor of physical therapy at Hinge Health and a certified athletic trainer. She recommends trying different studios and types of classes when starting out.
“Group classes are usually conducted on a weekly basis at the same time to help people find consistency in their workouts,” says Britney Kimball, a professional dancer and certified Pilates instructor for BK Movement Health, in New York City. “Attending the same class every week not only helps you see the benefits of fitness faster, but also creates a comfortability with the instructor, the class and the people around you.”
Amber Grundy, a doctor of physical therapy and fitness instructor in Philadelphia, says, “Group fitness programs can be helpful in keeping you accountable for exercising on a regular basis. It makes you feel a part of a community, bringing together multiple fitness levels that can help challenge and motivate.”
Fitness classes offer the thrill of competition, Aeder says, noting, “I have seen firsthand how group settings help improve participation, performance and ultimately results.” Some classes encourage a healthy dose of competition by displaying scores, ranking attendees in speed or agility, or implementing tiers within an all-level class. In a 2011 study of older adults published in The International Journal of Sport and Society, researchers found that seniors like a challenge, enjoy “winning things” and are motivated to work harder when engaging in competition.
To alleviate anxiety about joining a new program, Kimball recommends that people show up to class early, introduce themselves and ask questions. “An instructor will love it when you’re involved, wanting to learn and openly communicating with them,” she explains.
Grundy suggests managing expectations. “Read the description of the class before attending to learn what to expect, and if you’re worried about past injuries or limitations, review that with the instruc tor. Often, group classes will offer options based on difficulty level. It’s OK for a beginner to take an expert class so long as they take breaks throughout the workout.”
Group classes have one very important advantage over individual training: cost. According to the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America, a oneon-one personal training session may begin at $80, whereas a group class with 10 students could be $20 each. Lower costs make sustained attendance more achievable.
The group setting is a nice way to both meet new people and spend extra time with friends or family,” says Grundy. “The camaraderie makes participants more accountable; many leave class saying, ‘See you next time!’ or asking, ‘Where have you been?’”
Kimball has noticed her students walk out feeling better, looking more confident and going into the rest of their day in a better mood. She says, “Oftentimes we are our own biggest critic, but it is important to push past that to show up, move the body and have fun.”
Cristina Parker holds a doctorate in physical therapy. She is a researcher, health content writer, educator and clinician specializing in neurologic disorders, limb-loss rehabilitation and adaptive sports techniques.
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Protect Yourself From EMF Poisoning: Free Live Webinar – Noon-1pm. Electromagnetic radiation is produced by cellphones, WIFI, cell towers, overhead power lines, and more. Often ill-effects from EMFs are experienced without realizing their cause! Symptoms include insomnia, headaches, tingling, etc. Class meets the 1st Thursday monthly. Free. bit.ly/EMFzoomclass
SUNDAY, AUGUST 13
Munay Ki Cosmic (1st Class) Online only – 6-10pm. The Munay Ki are 9 rites of initiation to become a person of wisdom and power. They are energetic transmissions that heal the wounds of the past including the genetic and karmic inheritance we are born with. For beginners to advanced. For class details visit ChacanaCenter.com/classes. $55 per person, per class. Chacana Spiritual Center, 2299-B Sarno Rd, Melbourne. 321-610-1698.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 17
The Art of Spiritual Dreaming Book Discussion –7pm. Maybe you’ve had a dream you know you’ll never forget. Learn to remember and interpret your dreams, even if you feel you don’t dream at all. Meetings held monthly. Everyone welcome to attend live on zoom or teleconferencing. Books are available at Eckbooks.org. Led by a member of Eckankar clergy. Free. RSVP by leaving a message at 772-223-1188 or eck-Florida.org.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 24
Free Intro to Herbal Medicine LIVE on Zoom3-3:45pm. Curious about herbalism? Come discover what herbal medicine is, how herbs are used, and ways to select helpful herbs. You’ll also discover how vibrational flower essences and earth-based practices fit into a holistic health model that aims to address the whole person. Free. Herbs & Owls, 725 N. Highway A1A, D-103, Jupiter. 561-768-9005. Sign up at HerbsAndOwls.com/classes
TUESDAY, AUGUST 1
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. Includes a Crystal and Tibetan bowl meditation and if weather permits class will go to the ocean for silent meditation under the moon. Bring a mat or towel. Led by Anthony Profeta. $25. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. AquarianDreams.com/special-events.
Chakra Balancing: Guided Mantra & Sound Meditation – 5:30-7pm. Anthony Profeta guides healing and attunement by playing the crystal bowls to help remove and break up blocked energy. Moving through the chakra system, introducing the Bija (seed) Mantras which the group will chant together to help align, balance, and purify our 7 energy centers. $25. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. AquarianDreams.com/special-events.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 4
Munay Ki Couya (1st Class) – 10am-5pm. The Munay Ki are 9 rites of initiation to become a person of wisdom and power. They are energetic transmissions that heal the wounds of the past including the genetic and karmic inheritance we are born with. For beginners to advanced. $111 per person, per class. For class details visit ChacanaCenter.com/classes. Chacana Spiritual Center, 2299-B Sarno Rd, Melbourne. 321-610-1698.
Relax Yourself Yin/Restorative Yoga with Vibrational Sound Therapy – 5:30-7:30pm. While in gentle Yin/Restorative yoga poses, you will be soothed with gentle massage, vibrational sound therapy, and Reiki healing. Release tension, stagnant energy, and mental fatigue. Ends with Guided Rest Yoga Nidra. Led by Karen Hedley & Marilyn Diaz. $40. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-7299495. AquarianDreams.com/special-events
SATURDAY, AUGUST 5
Reiki 3 / Advanced Reiki Certification Course –11:30am-6:30pm. Holy Fire II, Reiki III/Advance Reiki certification and meditation. The student receives the Master Reiki Symbol to be included with the three previous symbols received in Level II. Topics: Reiki and Spirit release, Spiritual protection, World Peace and Crystal Grids and more. Instructor Maria Banas. $250 (book included). Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. AquarianDreams.com/special-events.
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Spirit Fest: Holistic Metaphysical, and Crystal Expo–10am-6pm Sat & 10am-5:30pm Sun. Enjoy 75 booths with vendors, practitioners, intuitive readers, artists, and demonstrations. See website for more details and discounted admission. Entrance fee: $11/day. Children 12 & under free. Visit SpiritFestUSA.com. Melbourne Auditorium 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd., Melbourne.
Munay Ki Freedom (1st Class) – 6-11pm. The Munay Ki are 9 rites of initiation to become a person of wisdom and power. They are energetic transmissions that heal the wounds of the past including the genetic and karmic inheritance we are born with. For beginners to advanced. For class details visit ChacanaCenter.com/classes. $55 per person, per class. Chacana Spiritual Center, 2299-B Sarno Rd, Melbourne. 321-610-1698.
Mystic Monday – 6-8pm. A blend of spiritual consciousness, powerful healing experiences, and personal mystical guidance. Includes healing vibrations of Crystal Bowls, tuning forks, Tibetan Sound Healing Bowls, personal healing from master healer Maria Banas and a clairvoyant message from professional intuitive, Cheri Hart. Prepare one personal or spiritual question. $35. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. AquarianDreams.com/special-events.
Professional Astrologer’s 8-week Course – 6:458:15pm. This 8-week course with Bruce Orion will teach you everything you will need to know to be able to read and interpret an astrology chart, as well as its predictive aspects. For more information, visit BruceOrion.com. Cost for 8-week course: $300. (pre-paid discount: $250). Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. AquarianDreams. com/special-events.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9
Group Past Life Regression with Singing Bowls –5:30-7:30pm. A regression is comparable to a guided meditation. Led by Anthony Profeta, who will be using singing bowls to help gain access the unconscious mind & the past memories which could help in understanding the root cause of certain behaviors. $40. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. AquarianDreams.com/special-events
FRIDAY, AUGUST 11
Sacred Sound Meditation with Crystal Bowls –5:30-6:45pm. Immerse in the healing, balancing, relaxing sound waves of the crystal bowls, Tibetan bells, ancient mantras and drum. Led by Susan Rizzo. $20. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. AquarianDreams.com/special-events.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 12
Reiki 1 & 2 Certification Weekend (12 CEs for LMTs) – 10am-5pm. Holy Fire Reiki training is one of the most comprehensive available. Learn Japanese techniques, energy clearing, 3 hand symbols, and how to give a complete Reiki session to yourself and others. Karen Hedley, LMT (MA101028) is a Reiki Master Teacher. $325 (includes manual, certificate, lots of practice). Breathing Room, Massage, Yoga and Meditation, 1290 SR-A1A, Unit 203, Satellite Beach. KarenHedley.com.
Reiki 1 Certification Course – 11am-6pm. Consists of an Attunement/Placement given to the student and teachings by Usui. Holy Fire energy empowers the energies of the symbols and techniques used in Usui and Karuna Reiki. 7 CEU’s for Yoga Alliance teachers. Maria Banas is a certified Reiki MasterTeacher. $160 (book included). Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. AquarianDreams.com/special-events.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
Protect Yourself From EMF Poisoning: Free Live Webinar – Noon-1pm. Electromagnetic radiation is produced by cellphones, WIFI, cell towers, overhead power lines, and more. Often ill-effects from EMFs are experienced without realizing their cause! Symptoms include insomnia, headaches, tingling, etc. Held monthly on 1st Thursday. Free. bit.ly/EMFzoomclass
SUNDAY, OCTOBER
Greece Shamanic Spiritual Retreat – Tour Athens, Crete, Kusadasi, Mykonos, Patmos, and Santorini and learn self-healing from a Shamanic perspective in the sacred destination of Greece. Discover and harness the energetic portals of this beautiful world. Chacana Spiritual Center, 2299-B Sarno Rd, Melbourne. 321-610-1698. For more information visit ChacanaCenter.com/retreats.
The Emotion Code & Body Code 2-Day Seminar – 9am-5pm. Discover what could be causing unique issues or dis-ease. Learn how to release emotional baggage, how to create internal and structural balance, address toxins, pathogen issues, and improve nutrition and lifestyle, with this simple yet powerful method that is easy to learn. Radisson Resort at the Port, Cape Canaveral. Learn more about Dr. Bradley Nelson at DiscoverHealing.com. To Register visit WhenYouNeedaFriend.com.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 13
Lightworker Community Sunday Circle – 10-11am. An hour of Universal Inspiration, Higher Consciousness, Meditation, Healing & Devotional Chants. Facilitated by Cheri Hart, speaker Ellen Cameron, music: Maria Banas, meditation: Anthony Profeta. (Second Sunday of every month) Register online or call. Donation. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-7299495. AquarianDreams.com/special-events.
Kundalini Yoga, Meditation & Deep Gong Healing – 12:30-2:30pm. Focuses on releasing unconscious patterns and realigning with truth and includes meditation and gong relaxation. Creates deep relaxation and clears the mind; Immediately reduces stress and anxiety. Led by Jessica Martin. $30 or $25 prepaid in advance. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. AquarianDreams.com/special-events.
Journey Through The Chakras: Healing Practices For Your Energetic Body – 3-5pm. Gain a better understanding of our energetic body and its relation to our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing. Explore how blockages can lead to illness, imbalance, and dis-ease. Led by Anthony Profeta. $75 or paid in advance $55. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. AquarianDreams.com/special-events
Surround Sound: Immersive Sound Healing Experience – 6:30-8:30pm. Himalayan singing bowls and other sound healing tools - such as tuning forks & chimes - will be played around your body and placed on you as well, thereby providing a relaxing and rejuvenating “sound massage.” Aromatherapy oils will be diffused. Led by Anthony Profeta. $55. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. AquarianDreams.com/special-events.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 -
TUESDAY, AUGUST 22
Peru Shamanic Spiritual Retreat – Head teachers from The Chacana Spiritual Center facilitate Cosmic Journeys & Ceremonies and teach self-healing from a Shamanic perspective in the sacred destination of Peru. Discover and harness the energetic portals of
this beautiful world. Tour Lima, Nazca, Puno, Cuzco in Peru. Chacana Spiritual Center, 2299-B Sarno Rd, Melbourne. 321-610-1698. For more information visit ChacanaCenter.com/retreats
MONDAY, AUGUST 14
Deeksha Healing: The Oneness Blessing with / Soul-Sync Crystal Bowl Meditation – 5:30-7pm. Includes powerful Soul Sync 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 with Maria Banas. $20. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. AquarianDreams.com/special-events.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16
New Moon Guided Meditation – 6-7:30pm. Anthony Profeta takes us on this meditative journey of healing, relaxation, and connection. The Crystal and Himalayan Bowls will be played during the entire meditation. Bring a yoga mat or pillow. $25. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. AquarianDreams.com/special-events.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 17
Living in Financial Abundance – 6-8:30pm. The Law of Attraction tells us that we attract into our lives, the things our energy is most focused on. Experience a group hypnosis experience to call in and manifest financial abundance into your life. Led by Diosa Fiueroa. For more details visit ChacanaCenter.com/ classes. $55 per person, per class. Chacana Spiritual Center, 2299-B Sarno Rd, Melbourne. 321-610-1698.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 19
Reiki 1 & 2 Certification Weekend (12 CEs for LMTs) – 10am-5pm. Holy Fire Reiki training is one of the most comprehensive available. You’ll learn Japanese techniques, energy clearing, 3 hand symbols, and how to give a complete Reiki session to yourself and others. Karen Hedley, LMT (MA101028) is a Reiki Master Teacher. $325 (includes manual, certificate, lots of practice). Space Coast Massage and Spa, 1070 South Wickham Rd, West Melbourne. 321-308-8000. SpaceCoast.edu/workshops.html.
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CLINICAL DENTAL ASSISTANT. Holisticminded dental assistant needed in high-tech office. Radiology, tech savvy, and computer skills needed for clinical with light administrative duties. Willing to learn and pick-up new skills quickly is required. Certification, Expanded Functions, and/ or Orthodontic experience preferred, but willing to train. Location: Indian Harbour Beach. Email resume to PR@DrClaireStagg.com.
DENTAL ADMINISTRATIVE FRONT DESK CLERICAL PATIENT COORDINATOR. Holistic mindset/lifestyle and/or willing to learn a holistic approach to whole-body dental care. Administrative duties include running the office financials, insurance research and claims follow-up, keeping patient accounts current. Light marketing duties. Dental experience and knowledge of Dentrix preferred, but willing to train. Location: Indian Harbour Beach. Email resume toPR@DrClaireStagg.com.
DONATIONS NEEDED FOR WILD FLORIDA RESCUE (WFR) – WFR provides safe and compassionate emergency first response service for wildlife in need of urgent medical attention. They operate on the generosity of our community. Visit WildFloirdaRescue.org to donate, “adopt” an animal (virtually), or to set your amazon smile charity to WFR. 321-821-7881.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - Can you spare two hours a week to deliver meals to Brevard’s most frail seniors? The work is very rewarding and only you can put a smile on the face of those seniors who are homebound. If interested, please call the Meals on Wheels office at 321-639-8770 or visit AgingMattersBrevard.org.
MONDAY, AUGUST 21
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. Call in advance to have your chart prepared for the workshop. For more information, visit BruceOrion.com. $20 chart included. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. AquarianDreams.com/special-events.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23
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Good Vibrations: Sound Bath Healing Meditation –5:30-7pm. Anthony Profeta uses Crystal & Himalayan Singing Bowls, and other instruments to create an environment & experience that will wash away your stress and allow you to enter into a state of relaxation & healing. $25. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. AquarianDreams.com/special-events.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 25
Spirit Light Circle with Mark Anthony – 6:308:30pm. Mark Anthony will use his abilities as a psychic medium to connect each participant with loved ones in spirit. Everyone receives a reading. Limited to 6 participants. For more information about Mark Anthony, visit AfterLifeFrequency.com. $275. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. AquarianDreams.com/special-events.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 26
Munay Ki Star Tribe (1st Class) – 10am-5pm. The Munay Ki are 9 rites of initiation to become a person of wisdom and power. They are energetic transmissions that heal the wounds of the past including the genetic and karmic inheritance we are born with. For beginners to advanced. $111 per person, per class. For class details visit ChacanaCenter.com/ classes. Chacana Spiritual Center, 2299-B Sarno Rd, Melbourne. 321-610-1698.
Reiki 2 Certification Course – 11am-6pm. Reiki Level II / Usui/Holy Fire III is designed with the intention for the student to create a deeper commitment to healing themselves and others. Maria Banas is a certified Reiki Master Teacher. $185. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-7299495. AquarianDreams.com/special-events.
MONDAY, AUGUST 28
Past Life Healing with Reiki Meditation and Sound – 5:30-7pm. A Reiki journey technique is used with the intention to obtain spiritual and inner guidance, information, healing, and empowerment from higher sources of consciousness. Includes the River of Life healing experience. Led by Maria Banas. $25. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. AquarianDreams.com/special-events.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30
Full Moon Ocean Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Powerful for releasing things from your life, old negative emotions and thinking, and transformation. Includes a Crystal and Tibetan bowl meditation and if weather permits will cross street to the ocean for silent meditation under the moon. Led by Anthony Profeta. $25. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. AquarianDreams.com/special-events.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 3
Therapeutic Yoga with Balls – 6:30-8pm. Ute Schwartz uses a technique with Breathe/Mind and Body work. A simple total body wellness yoga program. Perfect for all Levels. Please bring a Yoga Mat/ Towel Cost $12 RSVP ahead, 954-646-4374 or email DivineSoulWellness@gmail.com Zelle, Venmo @ Rachel-Stevens-105 or Eventbrite. Divine Soul Wellness, 2818 SW Port St Lucie Blvd, Port St Lucie.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 4
Free Intro to Herbal Medicine – Noon-1pm. Curious about herbalism? Come discover what herbal medicine is, how herbs are used, and ways to select helpful herbs. You’ll also discover how vibrational flower essences and earth-based practices fit into a holistic health model that aims to address the whole person. Free. Herbs & Owls 725 N. Highway A1A, D-103, Jupiter. 561-768-9005. HerbsAndOwls.com/classes.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 15, 22, 29
Guided Meditation - 9:30-11am. Relax your mind and body in a guided meditation class lead by Gina Kearney. Classes include guided imagery, vibrational flower essences and sound therapy to deeply restore energy, sense of well-being and connection. $55. Herbs & Owls, 725 N. Highway A1A, D-103, Jupiter. 561-768-9005. HerbsAndOwls.com/classes.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 8
88 Lions Gate Awakening – 6:30-8pm. This day can connect us to cosmic skies. Activate heart healings, expand spiritual wisdom, awaken our true potential. Meditation, chanting, chakra alignment, Complimentary gift bag. $20 Divine Soul Wellness 2818 SW Port St Lucie Blvd. PSL. 954-646-4374 email DivineSoulWellness@gmail.com Book via Zelle, Venmo @Rachel-Stevens-105 or via Eventbrite.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9
Reiki Healing Circle – 6:30-8pm. Be Free, Be You. A guided meditation to facilitate deep relaxation, comfort; aromatherapy, candles, crystals may be utilized for additional holistic benefits.Cost $15 Facilitated by Divine Soul Wellness 2818 SW Port St Lucie Blvd. PSL Please RSVP 954-646-4374 or email DivineSoulWellness@gmail.com Book via Zelle,Venmo @Rachel-Stevens-105 or via Eventbrite.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 10
Channeling, Psychic Reading, Meditation, IL – 2-7pm. In-person channeling, psychic medium readings, meditations and Inner Light Healing sessions with Beth Lynch. Private and group sessions available. Walk-ins welcome. Appointments available. Offered every 2nd Thursday. Varies. New Medicine Health & Wellness, 510 SE Dixie Hwy, Stuart. Linktr.ee/bethlynchmedium444.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 11
Channeling, Psychic Reading, Meditation, IL –11am-3pm. In-person channeling, psychic medium readings, meditations and Inner Light Healing sessions with Beth Lynch. Private and group sessions
THURSDAYS, SEPTEMBER 7 & 21
Shamanic Journey- The Healing Powers – 6-8:30pm. Journey 1 and 2 meet your guides and power animals. Sounds of drums, chimes and crystal bowls. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat/ blanket/pillow. $40 prepaid for both sessions or $25 Per class. Divine Soul Wellness 2818 SW Port St Lucie Blvd. PSL. Limited seating, 954-646-4374 email DivineSoulWellness@gmail.com Book via Zelle, Venmo @Rachel-Stevens-105 or Eventbrite.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
Spirit Speaks - 6-8:10pm. Spiritual Medium Beth Lynch returns for an evening of inspiration, connection and channeled messages. Beth taps into the audience›s energy to deliver messages from her guides to the audience members. $49. Call 786-488-7782 or register at SoundVibration.net. The Elliott Museum 825 NE Ocean Blvd, Stuart.
available. Walk-ins welcome. Appointments available. Offered every 2nd Friday. Varies. Spark of Divine, LLC Metaphysical Shop and Healing Center, 1789 Old Dixie Hwy, Vero Beach. 772-257-6499. Linktr.ee/bethlynchmedium444.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 12
Floating on Sound – 1pm-2pm. A sound bath meditation in the aerial hammocks with Anthony Profeta. Book online at JustBreatheAerials.com or through the MindBody App. Call for pricing. Just Breathe Aerials, 270 NW Peacock Blvd, Ste 112, Port St. Lucie. 772-877-2122.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 17
Addressing Problems Below Deck – 4-6pm. Learn the latest nonsurgical and painless treatments to optimize female and male pelvic floor/sexual health including ED, female orgasmic dysfunction, desire for intimacy, vaginal dryness, painful intercourse, urinary incontinence, urgency and frequency, and fecal incontinence. Complimentary demo treatments available. Wine and light hors d’oeuvres. RSVP requested but not required. The Institute of Health & Wellness, 218 Atlanta Ave, Stuart. 772-539-9556. InstituteHealthWellness.com.
Making Memories with Bracelets – 6-7:30pm. Join Lisa Ianelli in creating your very own Crystal Healing Bracelet.Perfect time to spend with your Teen. All supplies are included. Facilitated at Divine Soul Wellness 2818 SW Port St Lucie Blvd. PSL. Limited seating, 954-646-4374 or email DivineSoulWellness@gmail.com Book via Zelle, Venmo @Rachel-Stevens-105 or Eventbrite. Adult/ Child Combo $35 or $20 PP.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 18
Mindfulness in the Gardens with Moses – 7-9pm. Clinically Certified Hypnotherapist Moses Hill will lead attendees in meditation, mindful conversations, sound healing, yoga movement, and more. Bring yoga mats, blankets or pillows. Monthly every 3 rd Friday. $25 non-members, $12.50 members, $6 volunteers. Registration required: PSLBG.org events page. Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens, 2410 SE Westmoreland Blvd., Port St. Lucie. 772-337-1959.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 19
Conscious Uncoupling Divorce & Breakup Workshop – 1-2pm. If you are interested in receiving support regarding a troubled relationship or breakup, come join us for some empowerment and healing. We share experiences and suggestions about ending a relationship peacefully and respectfully. Meets the 3rd Saturday monthly. Hostessed by Patricia Sciarrino, JD, MCLC, a master certified life coach and experienced family law attorney. $15 per person. Spirit Well Sensory Lounge, 872 S Colorado Ave., Stuart. 772888-2576. SpiritWellSensoryLounge.com/events.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 20
ECK Light and Sound Service – 11am-noon. “Love is the Doorway to Spiritual Freedom” A celebration of God’s love for Soul. Including a HU chant, a guest speaker, creative arts. Designed to help individuals have their own experience with the creative spiritual life force, the Light and Sound of God. All people are welcome. Free. Eckankar Center of the Treasure Coast, 541 SE Central Parkway, Stuart. 772-223-1188. eck-Florida.org.
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Live & Give Dynamic Hatha Charity Yoga – 10-11am. 100% of donations go to a different charity monthly. August charity is Rolling Readers Space Coast. Donation amount of your choice. Live and Give Charity Yoga at Harness Up Fitness, 1868 Rockledge Blvd. (US1), next to the newly rebuilt Publix, Rockledge. 321-626-7494.
Sunday Prayer and Meditation Service – 9-9:30am. Join our Prayer Chaplains Sundays 9am to 9:30am in the Chapel for Meditation before our Sunday Celebration Service at 10am. All are welcome and we look forward to seeing you there! Unity Spiritual Center of Vero Beach, 950 43rd Avenue, Vero Beach. 772562-1133. UnityofVero.org.
Sunday Celebration Service – 10-11am. Join our Ministers Sundays 10am to 11am in the Sanctuary as they offer practical spiritual teachings that empower abundant and meaningful living. All are welcome and we look forward to seeing you there! Unity Spiritual Center of Vero Beach, 950 43rd Avenue, Vero Beach. 772-562-1133. UnityofVero.org.
Sunday Service – 10am. Experience metaphysical Christianity as a positive path for spiritual living. All are welcome. Unity Church in Jensen Beach 3370 NE Indian River Dr., Jensen Beach. UnityChurchinJensenBeach.com.
Fly for $15 – 10-11am. Start slowly trusting the hammock and understand that working through some challenging poses may rejuvenate your body. The hammock supports your lower body safely for your first hammock inversion. Book online at JustBreatheAerials.com or through the MindBody App. Call for pricing. Just Breathe Aerials, 270 NW Peacock Blvd, Ste 112, Port St. Lucie. 772-877-2122. JustBreatheAerials.com.
Sunday Sound Healing – 2-3pm. Certified Sound Practitioner, Deena Rahill takes participants on a journey of resonating sounds using gongs, crystal bowls, chimes and drums altering their brain wave frequencies and allowing for healing to occur. Call 786-488-7782 or register online: SoundVibration. net. The Elliott Museum 825 NE Ocean Blvd, Stuart.
monday
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Gentle Hatha Yoga – 11am-12pm. Traditional yoga postures, breathing techniques and meditation. Accessible to all ages and body types. Led by Cindy. $15 or Yoga Memberships (10 classes for $85). To pre-register visit: AquarianDreams.com/weekly-yogacalendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.
Yoga for Vibrant Health – 12:30pm-1:30pm. Asanas, breath work, and guided meditation are combined to increase potentially stagnant blood flow, physical and mental stamina, and a deep sense of consciousness. Led by Maria Ulbricht. $15 or Yoga Memberships (10 classes for $85). To pre-register visit: AquarianDreams. com/weekly-yoga-calendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.
Yin Yoga with Thai Massage Adjustments – 4-5pm. While in a Yin pose receive gentle Thai stretches, compressions, and acupressure along energy lines along with the meditative sounds of Tibetan Bowls. Led by Marilyn. $15 or Yoga Memberships (10 classes for $85). To pre-register visit: AquarianDreams.com/ weekly-yoga-calendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.
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.
Gentle Yoga with Modifications - 9:45am. For beginners and level 2. This gentle yoga with modifications is a class that anyone can do. It is customized to the students in attendance. Bring your own mat. $5. Unity of Port St Lucie, 8645 US Hwy 1, Port St. Lucie. 845-489-7976.
Chair Yoga – 11am. 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. $5 per class Unity of Port St Lucie, 8645 US Hwy 1, Port St. Lucie. 845-489-7976.
MLD Tuesdays – 9am-4pm. Karen Hedley, LMT, Reiki Master is offering Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapy. MLD addresses post-op swelling, pain, scar tissue formation, migraines, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue. Some insurance accepted. Certified Advanced MLD from ACOLS. (#MA101028). $100 for 75-minute session. Brevard Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine 1978 US 1, Ste 107, Rockledge. 321-802-1046. KarenHedley.com.
Yoga for Beginners – 11am-12pm. The practice of gentle postures (asanas), breath technology (pranayama), relaxation (savasana) with sound healing, and meditation with Marilyn Diaz. $15 or Yoga Memberships (10 classes for $85). To pre-register visit: AquarianDreams.com/weekly-yoga-calendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.
Kundalini Yoga & Healing Gong Meditation –12:30-1:45pm. A specific set of yoga movements “Kriyas” to release energy blocks, energize the nervous system, and focus the mind with the healing vibrations of the Gong. All levels. Led by Marilyn Diaz. $15 or yoga membership (10 Classes for $85). To pre-register visit: AquarianDreams.com/weekly-yoga-calendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.
Mindful Yoga – 4-5pm. Strengthening, building flexibility, and meditation through movement, mixing in qi gong and psychology, classes act as a cleanse of body, mind, and spirit. All levels. Led by Johnny Powell. $15 or yoga membership (10 Classes for $85). To pre-register 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. As a registered nurse Ellen’s knowledge of anatomy & physiology allows her to modify asanas to her student’s ability so they get the benefits of practice without the strain. $15 or yoga membership (10 classes for $85). To pre-register visit: AquarianDreams. com/weekly-yoga-calendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.
Hatha Vinyasa – 8am. This class integrates breathing and meditation techniques while practicing foundational yoga poses. Learn to use props and modifications during class to find optimal alignment. $18 drop in. New students BOGO (2/$18). Down to Earth Yoga Studio, 1649 SE Port Saint Lucie Blvd, Port Saint Lucie. 917740-5859. DTE-Yoga.com.
Tune-up Tuesday – 2-3pm. Certified Sound Practitioner, Deena Rahill bathes participants headto-toe in sound vibration using gongs, crystal bowls, chimes and drums to bring you back into a harmonic balance and well-being. Call 786-488-7782 or register online: SoundVibration.net. The Elliott Museum 825 NE Ocean Blvd, Stuart.
Aerial Barre Fusion – 5:30-6:30pm. A fitness technique that transfers dance conditioning exercises at the ballet barre to the Hammock to develop strength, length and grace while realigning the body. Minimal impact to joints or bones. Book online at JustBreatheAerials. com or through the MindBody App. Call for pricing. Just Breathe Aerials, 270 NW Peacock Blvd, Ste 112, Port St. Lucie. 772-877-2122.
wednesday
Yin Yoga Flow with Healing Gong – 4-5pm. Allows a gentle opening of the body using props to support the yoga pose held for 4-5 minutes. Ends with Gong sound bath. All Levels. Led by Marilyn Diaz. $15 or yoga membership (10 classes for $85). To pre-register visit: AquarianDreams. com/weekly-yoga-calendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.
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.
Tai Chi in the Gardens – 9-10am. The rhythmic flow of Tai Chi movements will guide you through a series of graceful postures, fostering balance, and a deep connection with your inner self. Led by Moses Hill. Members $5. Non-Members $10. Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens, 2410 SE Westmoreland Blvd., Port St. Lucie. 772-337-1959.
Joanne’s World of Nutrition – 10-11am. Listen to radio station WPSL AM 1590 every Wednesday 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.
Guided Meditation – Noon-12:30pm. Join us in the sanctuary for this weekly time to relax and find balance. Doors open at 11:50 AM, or virtually on Zoom using the link provided on our website. Click the “connect” button on website, UnityChurchinJensenBeach.com. Unity Church in Jensen Beach. 3370 NE Indian River Dr., Jensen Beach.
Yale (Yoel) R. Smith, M.D., incorporates 40 years of medical experience while he takes a deep dive into your medical history exploring every symptom and ailment. Dr. Smith combines Traditional Medicine with Integrative and Functional, Personalized and Precision Lifestyle Medicine. You will leave feeling heard, informed, and empowered.
Yale (Yoel) R. Smith, M.D., DABA, BCASI, AFAAFM, BCABARM is Triple Board Certified and holds an Advanced Metabolic Cardiovascular Certification and offers cutting-edge testing.
Dr. Smith can address:
• Heart Attack Prevention
• Cardiovascular and Lipid Abnormalities
• Sleep Issues and Sleep Apnea
• Thyroid Diseases and Treatment
• Autoimmune Disease Detection and Treatment
• Metabolic Syndrome
• Diabetes
• Gastrointestinal Disease
• Mold Toxicity and Heavy Metal Poisoning Detection and Treatment
• Hormone Replacement Therapy for men and women
• Advanced Healing with Peptide Therapy
• Erectile Dysfunction Treatment
• And many other areas of concern
Hot Vinyasa – 6-7:15pm. A challenging and dynamic flow that combines breath with movement and encourages students to step outside their comfort zone to expand body and mind. Open to students of all levels. Book online at JustBreatheAerials.com or through the MindBody App. Call for pricing. Just Breathe Aerials, 270 NW Peacock Blvd, Ste 112, Port St. Lucie. 772877-2122. JustBreatheAerials.com.
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Yoga for Beginners – 11am-Noon. KP gives specific verbal cues as well as physically demonstrates the poses (asanas) and offers hands-on alignments and yoga props to help the student physically access the poses. $15 or yoga membership (10 classes for $85). To pre-register visit: AquarianDreams.com/weeklyyoga-calendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.
Kundalini Yoga – 12:30-1:30pm. Opening chant (known as “tuning in”) followed by a brief warm-up for your spine, a kriya (which is a sequence of postures paired with breathing techniques), and a closing meditation or song. Led by KP. $15 or yoga membership (10 Classes for $85). To pre-register visit: AquarianDreams.com/weeklyyoga-calendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.
Hatha Yoga & Sound Healing – 5:15-6:15pm. Multilevel class for beginners and intermediates. A gentle traditional yoga practice which integrates breathing exercises (pranayama) with yoga postures (asanas), mantras, deep relaxation (savasana), and meditation. Led by Marilyn. $15 or yoga membership (10 classes for $85). To pre-register visit: AquarianDreams.com/ weekly-yoga-calendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.
Gentle Yoga – 8:45-9:45am. Flow and Restore (mixed level) Ground yourself in movement, mantra, and meditation. A slow flow combining breath synchronized movement, followed by yin/restorative postures come together to bring you balance. Book online at JustBreatheAerials.com or through the MindBody App. Call for pricing. Just Breathe Aerials, 270 NW Peacock Blvd, Ste 112, Port St. Lucie. 772-877-2122. JustBreatheAerials.com.
Gentle Vinyasa - 9:30am. This practice is a blend of mind, body and spirit through a yoga sequence with standing, balance and floor poses synchronized with breath. $18 drop in. New students BOGO (2/$18). Down to Earth Yoga Studio, 1649 SE Port Saint Lucie Blvd, Port Saint Lucie. 917-740-5859. DTE-Yoga.com.
Bereavement Support Group – 4:30-6pm. A group for those currently within a grieving process. We offer conscious listening and caring support. All are welcome and we look forward to seeing you there. Unity Spiritual Center of Vero Beach, 950 43rd Avenue, Vero Beach. 772-562-1133. UnityofVero.org.
Gentle Hatha Yoga – 11am-12pm. Traditional yoga postures, breathing techniques and meditation to bring back balance and healing to body, mind and spirit. All ages and body types. Led by Cindy. Please bring your own mat. $15 or Yoga Memberships (10 classes for $85). To pre-register visit: AquarianDreams.com/ weekly-yoga-calendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.
Yin Yoga with Crystal Bowls – 12:30-1:30pm. 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. $15 or yoga membership (10 classes for $85). To pre-register visit: AquarianDreams. com/weekly-yoga-calendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.
Qigong & Tai Chi Classes – 10-11:30am. Sun Style Tai Chi Wednesday evenings indoors, Fridays & Saturdays. Traditional “authentic” qigong & tai chi Tues/ Thurs. On-going and beginner friendly 5 days/week. Full schedule has all the details visit BeachsideQigong. com or call ShiFu Lea for info: 321-759-3141. Free, $10, $15 +. Gleason Park, 1221 Yacht Club Blvd., Indian Harbor Beach.
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.
Saturday Sound Healing Series – 6pm. Be bathed head-to-toe in sound vibration and reach a deep state of relaxation that will balance, strengthen and calm the mind. For details and to register visit SoundVibration. net. The Elliott Museum 825 NE Ocean Blvd, Stuart.
Scientists have discovered a natural way to kill germs fast.
Now thousands of people are using it against viruses and bacteria that cause illness.
Colds, flu, and many other illnesses start when viruses get in your nose and multiply. If you don’t stop them early, they spread and cause misery.
Hundreds of studies confirm copper kills germs like viruses, bacteria, and fungus almost instantly, just by touch.
That’s why ancient Greeks and Egyptians used copper to purify water and heal wounds. They didn’t know about germs. Now we do.
The National Institutes of Health and the American Society for Microbiology vouch for the power of copper to kill germs.
Scientists say copper’s high conductance disrupts the electrical balance in a germ cell and destroys it in seconds.
The EPA recommends hospitals use copper for touch surfaces such as faucets and doorknobs. This cuts the spread of MRSA and other illnesses by over half, and saves lives.
The strong scientific evidence gave inventor Doug Cornell an idea. He
made a smooth copper probe with a tip to fit in the bottom of the nostril where viruses collect.
When he felt a tickle in his nose like a cold about to start, he rubbed the copper gently in his nose for 60 seconds. “It worked!” he exclaimed. “The cold never happened.” That was 2012.
Now he’s gone 11 years without a cold. “I used to get 2-3 bad colds every year. Now I use my CopperZap right away at any sign I am about to get sick.”
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“Is it supposed to work that fast?”
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They all said it worked, so he patented CopperZap® and put it on the market.
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Infected sores
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Thrush and Tongue Infections
Warts
Ringworm
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Statements not evaluated by the FDA. Not claimed to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Connecting you to the leaders in natural healthcare and green living in our community. To submit your listing to be included in The Natural Directory, visit Directory.my-NA.com
BREVARD ACUPUNCTURE & INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
1978 US 1, Ste 107 Rockledge, 321-802-1046
BrevardAIM.com
Dr. Zachar utilizes acupuncture, dry needling, herbs and nutrition to help patients. Trained in Facial Rejuvenation technique, he also treats pain disorders, digestive and women’s health issues.
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.
NATURAL AWAKENINGS MAGAZINE
Kris Urquhart, Publisher Kris@my-NA.com
321-426-0080
my-NA.com
Natural Awakenings is your multimedia resource for natural and ecofriendly living. Visit us online for monthly issues, exclusive content, recipes, offers and podcasts. Join our email list and never miss a thing. Reaching over 75,000 loyal readers each month and thousands more digitally.
CARE NATURAL
WELLNESS CENTER
BRIAN P. WALSH, DC
1051 Eber Blvd, Ste 102
Melbourne, 321-728-1387
CareWellnessFL.com
Natural healthcare for all ages including Designed Clinical Nutrition using Nutrition Response Testing, ChiroThin Doctor Supervised Weight Loss Program, Chiropractic Care, PEMF Therapy, CranioSacral Therapy, thermography, massage services, homeopathics and other natural products. See ad, page 22.
WHOLEY LIVE
Quantum Sound & NeurOptimal®
2040 Hwy A1A, Ste 208
Indian Harbour Beach, 321-344-1130
WholeyLive.com
Regulate the nervous system, optimize brain function and maximize potential. 100% safe and effective for adults and children with trauma, anxiety, autism, ADHD and more.
PORT ST. LUCIE BOTANICAL GARDENS 2410 SE Westmoreland Blvd.
Port St. Lucie, 772-337-1959
Memberships - pslg.org
Surround yourself in the peace and beauty of nature. Bamboo, bromeliad, butterfly, succulent, orchid, native plant gardens and more. Perfect venue for weddings or your next event.
CHILDREN’S HEALTHCARE OF BREVARD
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!
RUTH M. RODRIGUEZ, DO
Natural Solutions with Dr. Ruth 321-351-4516
NaturalSolutionsWithDrRuth.com
Dr. Ruth Rodriguez, board-certified Osteopathic Pediatrician consults parents virtually with Pediatric holistic health guidance. Well-child concierge yearly membership and tele-medicine like sick-child consultations also available.
ATLANTIC WAY CHIROPRACTIC
Leslie Ryan, DC
Alberto Rodriguez, DC 20 E Melbourne Ave, Ste 103A Melbourne, 321-400-6282
AtlanticWayChiro.com
Whole family wellness and chiropractic care, with a focus on pediatric and prenatal wellness, functional movement, and athletic performance. Manual adjusting techniques, activator, muscle release and KT tape.
BETTER HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER
1803 N Wickham Rd Melbourne, 321-259-8250
bhawc.com
Based on an individualized health plan, Dr. Sharma incorporates chiropractic adjustments, physical therapy, nutraceuticals, photoceutical cryotherapy, detoxification, postural fitness programs, infrared therapy, and lymphatic drainage.
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 healthcare for over 38 years. Services include chiropractic adjustments, nutritional support, functional medicine, massage (MM2166), physiotherapy, and rehab.
UPPER CERVICAL HEALTH CENTER
1600 W. Eau Gallie Blvd, Ste 104 Melbourne, 321-622-4447
EPICclinics.com
Dr. Renee Hahn, Upper Cervical Chiropractor, offers relief from a variety of conditions including Allergies, Fibromyalgia, Back Pain, Migraines, sleep disorders and more. See ad, page 17.
UNITY CHURCH IN JENSEN BEACH
3370 NE Indian River Dr Jensen Beach
UnityChurchinJensenBeach.com
Experience metaphysical Christianity as a positive path for spiritual living. Join us for Sunday services at 10 AM. All are welcome!
GILBERT LLC
Transformative Coaching
CorneliaGilbert.com
321-504-8188
Offering Chakra/Energy Alignment, Spiritual Counseling, and Transformative Coaching. Mental health background with 15 years’ experience. Reconnect with your Authentic Self. Schedule your first FREE Consultation.
AND SOUL
780 W. New Haven Ave Melbourne 321-952-6789
Info@CreativeEnergyFL.com
Facebook.com/CreativeEnergyFL
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. See ad, page 13.
REVOLUTION DATING
Kelly Leary, M.S. Clinical Psychology
5090 PGA Blvd, Ste 208, Palm Beach Gardens
561-630-XOXO (9696)
772-932-HERE (4373)
RevolutionDating.com
Attention: Single, divorced, and widowed readers! This award-winning matchmaking firm has 31 years of experience bringing quality singles together. Their clientele ranges from young professionals to seniors from South Florida through the Treasure Coast. If you would like to find love offline — call today to book your private consultation.
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 10.
CLAIRE STAGG, DDS, PA
Comprehensive Mercury Free Dental Care for the Whole Family
Indian Harbour Beach, 321-777-2797
SmileProfessionals.com
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 32.
HENRY ECKSTEIN, MSEE, EMRS, BBEC, BBNC
Building Biology Institute Certified Melbourne, 303-306-8793
Henry@HealthIndoorConsultants.com
HealthyIndoorConsultants.com
Henry will test your home or workplace for EMFs, mold & other airborne toxins & help you to remove, reduce or shield you from them.
Ginger Taylor, LE, LMT
Melbourne/Palm Bay
321-480-9986
MassagesWithPurpose.com
Advanced Personalized Esthetics; Specializing in: MicroNeedling (Face & Body tightening lift; stretchmarks and scars reduction), Dermaplaning, Microdermabrasion, Organic Lymphatic facials, Stem Cell facials, Oxygen Lifts, Pigmentation Lightening, Anti-Aging Peels, and Microcurrent Face-Lifts. You will leave feeling & looking younger and rejuvenated!
FARMERS MARKET GUIDE
dōTERRA
Alisha Connor
Melbourne, 321-426-5392
My.doterra.com/AlishaConnor
Essential Oils used is based on individual’s needs. Benefits include better rest, more vitality, mental clarity, increased mobility, and balanced hormone systems. Private/group appointments available.
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!
Stephanie Parker, CL Usui Reiki Master 2425 N Courtenay Pkwy, Ste 1 Merritt Island 321-506-7005
Vagaro.com/advancedskincareandwellness
Non-invasive Protocols: Lymphatic Facelift, Deep Clean/Acne, Mandeliclear Skin Brightening, Dermaplaning, Microneedling with plant-based Stem Cells & Oxygen Plasma, Headache/Sinus Relief, Skin Imperfection Removal. Reiki, Intuitive Chakra & Chi/Qi Flow Readings, Vibroacoustic Sound Table, Intuitive & Holistic Workshops.
Space & Treasure Coast
FarmersMarket.my-na.com
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.
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.
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.
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. 39 August 2023
Suntree, 321-242-6040
West Melbourne, 321-722-1440
Palm Bay, 321-729-8311
ParadiseHealthDirect.tflmag.com
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.
SUNSHINE HEALTH FOOD & WELLNESS CENTER
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, foot detox, essential oils, blood typing along with vitamins, minerals, herbs, homeopathics and natural foods.
JOANNE’S NUTRITION WORLD
Joanne Seeger, 101 N US 1, Ste 118 & 120 Ft. Pierce, 772-464-3598
Everything for a healthy lifestyle under one roof. Vitamins, supplements, skincare, essential oils, infrared sauna, massage, PEMF therapy, ion foot cleanse, individual counseling and more.
HERBS & OWLS
Gina Kearney RH (AHG), Clinical Herbalist
725 N. Hwy. A1A, D-103 Jupiter, 561-768-9005 herbsandowls.com
Offering Private Herbal Consults, Flower Essence Therapy and Herbal & Shamanism classes. Visit our Herb Shop with 200+ herbs, barks, flowers & roots plus, tinctures, oils, crystals & more!
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 25.
THE HERB CORNER
277 N. Babcock St Melbourne, 321-757-7522 HerbCorner.net
Bulk Herbs, Herbal Certification Course and other herbal classes. Essential oils, handmade salves and lotions, customized herbal blends and private consultations. See ad, page 7.
DIVINE SOUL WELLNESS
2818 SW Port St Lucie Blvd Port St Lucie, 954-646-4374
DivineSoulWellness.com
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.
HOLISTIC PRIMARY CARE OF BREVARD
Clinics in Viera & Titusville, 321-757-6899
Fully Integrated Primary Care & Wellness
HolisticPrimaryCareBrevard.com
Fully integrated Primary Care and Family Practice - injury and illness, chronic disease, anti-aging, functional medicine, physical therapy, chiropractic and more. Same-day sick appointments. Insurance accepted. See ad, page 2.
BEACHSIDE HYPERBARIC AND BODYWORK
507 N. Harbor City Blvd
Melbourne, 321-977-4509
BeachsideHyperbaric.com
Hyperbaric therapy allows red blood cells and plasma to carry more oxygen, stimulating stem cell production and potentially supercharging the healing process. It can be used as a standalone therapy to help with heart, stroke, chemotherapy recovery, addiction, arthritis, tendonitis and more or be paired with massage or Graston therapy to boost the effectiveness of both.
JC JONES, MA, CHT
Wellness Hypnotist & Coach
Virtual sessions only, 321-775-5797
BrevardHypnosis.com
Spiritually based advanced hypnosis & coaching for powerful lasting change. Dissolve away unwanted habits. Transform your life. Live & Be well. (NGH #78668, MA74183).
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
CI, MNLP, CTH
611 SW Federal Highway, Ste K-1 Stuart, 772-215-2985
Elizabeth@TranceformU.com
Combining the best of Hypnosis, 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.
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 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 7.
RADIANTLY HEALTHY MD
Rebecca Hunton, MD
150 Fifth Ave, Ste 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 19.
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 ads, page 35.
RADIANTLY HEALTHY DRIP LOUNGE
150 Fifth Ave, Ste B
Indialantic, 321-243-1859
rh-md.com/drip-lounge
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 19.
THE DRIPBaR
6375 N. Wickham Road, Ste 101 Melbourne, 321-465-7986
TheDripBar.com
Offering 18 Lifestyle IV drips such as time machine, powerpack and flu fighter. Health support drips like High C and chelation. 797 USP compliant compounding on-site. Also featuring Food Inflammation Testing, red light therapy and halo infrared sauna. See ad, page 23.
4865 N. Wickham Rd, Ste 105 Melbourne, 321-425-2111
Vitalifts.com
Heal from Within at Brevard’s Premiere IV Hydration and Medical Spa. Tailored wellness therapies: Doctor crafted Vitamin formulas, NAD+, I.V. Ozone Therapy, PEMF, HOCATT Ozone, Ozone insufflation, Colon Hydrotherapy, Chelation for heavy metals. Micro-nutrient testing. And more.
Chad Taylor, LMT Ginger Taylor, LMT Ruth DeGaglia, LMT Melbourne/Palm Bay 321-480-9986
MassagesWithPurpose.com
Advanced Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapy is a gentle technique for treating lymphedema, post-surgical swelling, stimulating the immune system, detoxification, plastic surgery scars, edema reduction, and more. Now offering Cavitation with Radio-Frequency to smooth troubled areas. (MM35261, MA75423, MA93522, MA102139)
Heather Leah, BA, LMT
The Viera Business Center
5595 Schenck Ave, Ste 8 Rockledge, 941-248-9127
NurturingSol.com
Assisted Lymphatic Therapy is a specialized treatment to boost the immune system and heal the body from chronic illness. Equal to 8-10 manual lymphatic sessions. Helps to relieve symptoms of lymphedema, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, detoxification of tissues and organs, and cancer recovery. (MA90143, MM17447)
EARTHY BODY ENERGETICS
4350 N. Atlantic Ave, Ste 4D Cocoa Beach, 321-614-1851
EarthyBodyEnergetics.com
We combine a medically inclined massage practice with an energetically driven approach. We are highly trained LMT’s specializing in Therapeutic Massage, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Reiki, Craniosacral, Gua Sha, Neuromuscular technique and prenatal massage. (MM43406, MA96856)
Chad Taylor, LMT
Ginger Taylor, LMT
Ruth DeGaglia, LMT
Melbourne/Palm Bay
321-480-9986
MassagesWithPurpose.com
Advanced Integrative Medical Massage Therapists offering: Craniosacral Therapy, Lymphatic Drainage Therapy, Micro-Current Pain Management, Gentle Scar Release, Thai Massage, Thai Foot Massage, Reflexology, Deep Tissue Massage, Sports Stretching, and Prenatal Massage; helping clients transition towards a better life. (MM35261, MA75423, MA93522, MA102139)
SANDALWOOD MASSAGE & BODYWORK BY JANE
2251 Town Center Ave., Ste 101, Unit 20 Viera, 772-779-1137
Sandalwood.GlossGenius.com
My passion is helping my clients find balance - in mind and body. Massage can reduce pain, muscle tension and stress, increase circulation and much more. (MA97795) See ad, page 25.
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 27.
ENCHANTED GIFTS FOR THE MIND, BODY AND SOUL
780 W. New Haven Ave
Melbourne 321-952-6789
Info@CreativeEnergyFL.com
Facebook.com/CreativeEnergyFL
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. See ad, page 13.
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.
SPARK OF DIVINE, LLC
METAPHYSICAL SHOP AND HEALING CENTER
1789 Old Dixie Highway Vero Beach, 772-257-6499
SparkofDivine.com
Spark offers classes, healings, readers, yoga & much more. We carry a variety of crystals, jewelry, books, sage & many other metaphysical gifts and tools.
HARMONY NEUROFEEDBACK
1300 Pinetree Drive, Ste 9 Indian Harbour Beach, 321-405-2795
HarmonyNeurofeedback.com
Neurofeedback has helped with ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, Stress, Emotional Distress, PTSD, Behavioral Issues, Mood issues, Pain, Lyme, Headaches, Concussion, TBI and a variety of other issues.
SIKORA INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
1255 37th St, Ste B Vero Beach, 772-228-6882
SikoraMedical.com
Holistic regenerative medicine using PRP (platelet rich plasma) for arthritis, tendinitis, aesthetics (face and skin rejuvenation aka “Vampire Facial”) and hair regeneration. Enhance sexual health with PRP, bioidentical hormones, shockwave therapy, and peptides. IV vitamin and NAD therapy to reverse aging. Stem cell Therapy, Exosomes, Shockwave, acupuncture, Perineural injections for osteoarthritis and musculoskeletal pain. See ad, page 27.
BETH LYNCH, MEDIUM, AUTHOR Intuitive Counselor, Educator 888-271-4487, InnerLight444@gmail.com linktr.ee/bethlynchmedium444
Spiritual Medium, Meditation Teacher & Author. Graduate of Arthur Fords School of Mediumship; Mark Irelands Prestigious Medium Certified, and 25 years’ experience teaching Spiritual principals for healing.
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.
MARY ‘DIVINE’ DISANO
401-263-8828
Now in Port St. Lucie
DivinelyTouched.com
Mary is author of Divinely Touched: Transform Your Life, that chronicles her healing journey through metaphysics and her spiritual awakening. She has degrees in medical technology, Reflexology, Reiki, and Reconnective Healing. Her healings have been described as “miraculous.” Call for a distance or in person session.
BETH VARGAS HEALING, LLC
Virtual and Phone
Vero Beach, 772-538-6211
BethVargasHealing.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. Helping you move into alignment with your divinity. Find your purpose.
CERTIFIED SOUND PRACTITIONER
Deena Rahill, 786-488-7782
825 NE Ocean Blvd, Stuart
SoundVibration.net
Experience a blissful journey of sound, lights and vibration. Gongs, drums, chimes, and singing bowls can alter brainwave frequencies and allow for healing. Group or private sessions available.
PRIMAL TONE SOUND AND VIBRATIONAL HEALING
Jonell Perez, Port St. Lucie
Primal-Tone.com, 954-832-6790
Immerse yourself in self-healing, utilizing sound to lift your vibration. Attune mind, body and soul. Relaxation, stress reduction, and balance. Private and group sessions.
ANGEL BOOKS
Prestige Award winner Mary Brotherton AuthorMaryBrotherton@gmail.com paypal.me/gowithangels
Books about Angels for children and adults. Proceeds from sales benefit charity. $15 each; both for $25. Includes shipping. Make great gifts! Facebook @gowithangelsbook
UNITY SPIRITUAL CENTER OF VERO BEACH
950 43rd Ave
Vero Beach, 772-562-1133
UnityOfVero.org
Join us 10am Sundays for our Celebration Service and 9am for our Meditation Service. Be blessed by a morning of spiritual insight, inspiration, fellowship, and community. See ad, page 21.
LIFE WAVE X39
Scented Dragon, 772-877-2102
6993 Hancock Dr, Port St Lucie LifeWave.com/1776047
Activate Stem Cell rejuvenation through this cutting-edge Phototherapy. Small patches worn daily can promote relief of some common aging challenges. Hosting Saturday 1pm informational meetings.
STUART THERMOGRAPHY
Dr. Steven Zanfini Stuart, 772-888-5269
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 32.
SURGEON-DESIGNED METAL ALLERGY TEST KIT
If a metal does this to your skin... what will it do implanted inside of your body?
Sensiband is an easy to use and affordable way to test for metal allergies before a surgical implant.
Melbourne, Merritt Island, Vero Beach
Ft. Pierce, 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.
HATHA YOGA WITH MARILYN
Pelican Beach Clubhouse
1495 Highway A1A
Satellite Beach, 321-773-6458
Balance your Body, Mind & Spirit with Hatha Yoga. Gentle, guided yoga postures with Stretching, Deep Breathing, and Relaxation. $5 per class through Satellite Recreation Department.
JUST BREATHE AERIALS
270 NW Peacock Blvd, Ste 112 Port St. Lucie, 772-877-2122
JustBreatheAerials.com
Offering both traditional Mat Yoga and Aerial yoga. Join us for a Gentle, Restorative, Vinyasa, and Aerial Class 7 days a week. See ad, page 7.
Each test kit comes with hypoallergenic silicone bands and interchangeable disks to test for potential allergic reactions caused by the most commonly used surgical metals.
www.sensiband.com
Sensiband
Allergic to Certain Implant Metals?
Dean Wellness Institute has been serving Vero Beach, Florida, and the surrounding areas for over 20 years. We work closely with our patients to improve their quality of life as they age. Our focus is getting the root cause of health issues, rather than treating just the symptom. We provide the most up-to-date information in an integrative manner that empowers each patient to be their healthiest.
• PRP Therapies (including Hair Restoration)
• Preventative Medicine
• Advanced Laboratory Testing
• IV Wellness Therapy
• Sexual Health and Wellness
u O-Shot/P-Shot, Emsella, ThermiVA
Melissa Dean, MD, MMB Anti-Aging Medicine Master’s Metabolic Medicine