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Flower Power For the Plate

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wouldn’t mind taking care of a small garden,” said my husband, Jim. Bolstered by his success with our plant

Gerry (he’s a geranium), Jim was feeling he could step up his green thumb game. I do not claim any natural talent with plants; in fact, I usually apologize to the plant before I bring one home. However, this time Jim assured me he would look after Gerry, and he has done a wonderful job.

Having a small garden for frequently used herbs or vegetables could be handy to supplement our home delivered produce. Incorporating flowers would be fun for an added pop of color. “Fruits, leaves, stems and roots are commonly eaten as part of a plant-based, farm-to-table diet, but until recently, the only flowers on the table were in a vase,” says April Thompson in our online exclusive article Flower Power: Edible Blooms Add Flavor and Color to Summer Fare. I learned from this article that edible flowers can add fun flavors and colors to all sorts of dishes. If you are interested in experimenting, you can find recipes for Flower Spring Rolls with Tamarind and Peanut Sauce and Spicy Magnolia Salad Cups at my-NA.com.

With summer in full bloom, increased temperatures have me turning to cooler snack options. In Cool Treats for Hot Days, you’ll find DIY recipes that kids can make [page 20]. Our canine friends are often uncomfortable with the July fireworks, so we offer some anti-anxiety tips in Canine Calm [page 24]. Make the most of outdoor workouts with inspiration from The Great Nature Gym [page 28].

And consider how pandemic trends are shaping better local food systems in The Healthy Food Movement [page 16].

This summer, whether you like your flowers in a vase or on your plate, I hope you enjoy the beauty of nature and the bounty of summer fruits and vegetables.

Here’s to a fresh and yummy summer!

Kris Urquhart, Publisher

Natural Awakenings is a family of 50+ healthy living magazines celebrating 27 years of providing the communities we serve with the tools and resources we all need to lead healthier lives on a healthy planet.

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Contents

16 THE HEALTHY FOOD MOVEMENT

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Pandemic Trends are Shaping Better Local Food Systems

20 COOL TREATS FOR HOT DAYS

DIY Recipes Even Kids Can Make

24 CANINE CALM

Anti-Anxiety Tips for Dogs

26 POLLINATOR HAVEN Create a Toxin-Free Yard for Critical Critters

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THE GREAT NATURE GYM

Outdoor Workouts Make the Most of Summer

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JEFFREY SMITH on the Threat of Gene-Edited Microbes

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THE ART OF DOING NOTHING FLOWER POWER

Edible Blooms Add Flavor and Color to Summer Fare

THE NATURAL GLOW

Radiant Skin with Fewer Health Risks

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space coast news briefs

Tickets Now Available for Ancient Healings Conference

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Brevard Humane Society Hosts Gala Fundraiser

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he Brevard Humane Society will be hosting their 11th Annual Tuxes & Tails Gala on Saturday, August 27th, at the Space Coast Convention Center from 5:30 to 9 p.m. This year’s event, hosted by the Wasdin family, celebrates Brevard Humane Society’s 70 years of helping thousands of homeless animals in our community and beyond.

Master of Ceremonies Mindy of Lite Rock 99.3 FM will be joined by auctioneer Brevard County Sherriff, Wayne Ivey. This year’s entertainment includes a private performance by the Historic Cocoa Village Playhouse players, legendary band Hot Pink, and a special pet exhibition. The “Big Bling” drawing, sponsored by Jon’s Fine Jewelry and buffet dinner round out the evening, with recognition of the “Humane Heroes” in the community.

The Humane Society educates the community on responsible pet ownership and the humane treatment of animals, advocates for spaying/neutering to reduce the homeless pet population and provides quality care to Brevard County’s abandoned animals by placing them with responsible, caring owners in forever homes.

Sponsorship packages for the gala are available at all levels for individuals and businesses.

To become a sponsor or for more information, call 321-636-3343, ext 204, email Director@BrevardHumaneSociety.org or visit BrevardHumaneSociety.com. Event location: Space Coast Convention Center, 301 Tucker Ln, Cocoa.

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he 2022 Ancient Healings Conference, Time of Ascension, will be held in Melbourne on July 8, 9 and 10 starting at 6 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. The conference will feature Dinner and Opening Ceremonies on Friday night and 2 full days of seminars and workshops with speakers live in-person and virtual from Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, and the USA. The weekend will include 3-hour, in-depth, certification classes and workshops. A large exhibition area will showcase up to 40 exhibit booths.

Conference attendees will explore healing methods and topics including Herbs, Crystals, Ancient Mystery Schools, Dragons, Fairies, Hypnosis, Angels, Past Lives, Elementals, Remote Viewing, Meditation, Energy Work, Tarot, Jewelry, Apothecaries, Pranic Healing, Visionary Art, Candles, Integrative Healing, and much more. Trained teachers and healers will provide classes and personalized healing sessions.

The conference producer, Duncan Bowen, Ph.D., is the founder of Atlantean Healing Arts, where students explore ancient traditions, teachings, and healing methods.

For more information, call 321-543-8882 and visit AncientHealingsConference. com. For tickets, visit Eventbrite.com. Dinner and Opening Ceremonies July 8 ($55) Weekend Pass ($75), Single Day Admission ($45), Expo only ($15). Exhibiting opportunities available. Event location: Hilton Hotel, 200 Rialto Place, Melbourne.

Atlantean Healing Arts, 1680 Hwy A1A, Satellite Beach. See ad, page 27.

Food Inflammation Testing Now Available at The DRIPBaR

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ollie Gilbert, owner, is pleased to announce The DRIPBaR in Melbourne is now offering Food Inflammation Testing. After a quick blood draw, the sample is sent to KMBO diagnostics for analysis to test for up to 176 foods. “The testing results can help you make knowledgeable dietary changes that can drastically improve your quality of life,” says Gilbert.

The DRIPBaR has IV vitamin therapies that deliver essential micronutrients throughout the body for those that are fighting an illness or chronic disease or just want to stay healthy. They have a wide variety of drips to support their client’s unique personal health. Their health support infusions have been engineered to aid the body in that process and are formulated for individual needs on-site.

Red Light Therapy, an Infrared Sauna and Halotherapy are also offered to improve the overall quality of a client’s wellness.

For more information, call 321-465-7986 or visit TheDripBar.com. THE DRIPBaR is located in Pineda Landings at 6375 North Wickham Road, Suite 101, Melbourne.

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Organic Sea Salt Facial at Ocean Drive Med Spa

Sound Intention Workshop at Aquarian Dreams

atie Boyle, DO, owner of Ocean Drive Med Spa, is now offering The SaltFacial.

This treatment starts with applying pure, organic sea salt with a positive-flow technology for uniform resurfacing. “Sea salt has detoxifying properties and maintains healthy pH while being safe for sensitive skin,” says Dr. Boyle.

The second step of The SaltFacial uses aesthetic ultrasound with a dermal infusion of a customized serum to nourish the skin, increase circulation and replenish vital nutrients and antioxidants. The last step uses high-powered LED phototherapy to rejuvenate the skin and improve circulation for an instant glow.

Dr. Boyle offers a plethora of minimally invasive treatments to achieve the individual’s goals. “I want every patient to feel and look their best,” says Dr. Boyle.

quarian Dreams is pleased to host the Sound Intention: Tuning the Body, Mind, and Spirit with Voice and Sound Workshop with Marilyn Diaz on Friday, July 15 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

“The power of the human voice is the most healing instrument found on earth,” explains Diaz.

“In the yogic tradition, the use of your own voice for spiritual progress is attainable by chanting mantras.” Mantras are ancient, vibrational sounds of the universe chanted out loud, whispered, or repeated silently in the mind to focus the mind, relax the body, improve mood, achieve our potential, flourish with creative expression, raise our vibration, experience peace in the present and connect to the Divine.

In this workshop participants will set a heartfelt intension, learn breath techniques to awaken awareness, practice gentle yoga poses, balance each chakra with “seed sounds,” chant a universal mantra, rest while listening to a guided meditation with the high frequency sounds of crystal bowls, Himalayan singing bowls, and symphonic gong. Reiki healing will be sent during the sound immersion.

Marilyn Diaz is a licensed massage therapist, Registered Yoga Teacher RYT-200 and has experience as a Reiki Practitioner. Her holistic background also includes Thai Yoga and Vibrational Sound Healing.

Ocean Drive Med Spa is located at 1398 Palm Bay Rd NE, Palm Bay. For more information, call 321-676-8194. See ad, page 11.

Singing ability not required to participate. All levels welcomed. Cost: $25.

Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. Pre-register online AquarianDreams.com/special-events or call 321-729-9495. (MA50561) See ad, page 3.

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Dean Wellness & Body Aesthetics Open House Celebration

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linical Herbalist, Gina Kearney RH (AHG), is pleased to welcome visitors to the Herbs & Owls Organic Herb Shop in Jupiter. The shop boasts hundreds of organic and wildcrafted medicinal herbs, roots, barks, flowers, leaves and fungi sold by the ounce.

Customers can blend their own teas, shop custom tea blends and discover new medicinal herbs that are right for them. She also offers herbal tinctures and oils, custom tea blends, healing crystals and jewelry, candles and more.

“When we align our mind and body with our Spirit, we truly experience what it means to be healthy. I believe that nature has given us all that we need, and that it is up to us to feed our bodies and cultivate practices that nurture and nourish us.” says Kearney.

Each month Herbs & Owls offers herbal medicine classes, shamanism workshops, flower essence guided meditations and much more.

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HerbsandOwls.com. In-store pickup and shipping anywhere in the USA. Herbs & Owls is located in the Alhambra Plaza, 725 N. Hwy A1A, D-103, Jupiter. For more information and one-on-one herbal consultation appointments, call 561-768-9005 or visit HerbsandOwls.com. Register for classes at HerbsandOwls.com/classes.

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elissa Dean, MD, of Dean Wellness & Body Aesthetics is celebrating her 15th year in practice.

The community is invited to attend an open house event on July 14 from 2 to 6 p.m. Attendees will enjoy refreshments, demonstrations, raffles for Obagi products and free treatments, and learn about body aesthetic products including EmsculptNEO, Emsella, and PDO Thread Lift.

PDO Thread Lift is a non-surgical facelift using surgical threads to anchor the skin and smooth fine lines and wrinkles, rebuild collagen and lift the skin upwards. EmsculptNEO uses radiofrequency and a high intensity focused electromagnetic field to eliminate fat and build muscles non-invasively. The Emsella Chair is an FDA-cleared treatment for incontinence. Patients sit comfortably, fully clothed while the device stimulates contractions that strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. Call ahead and reserve your free demo session of Emsculpt for body shaping or Emsella for incontinence and sexual health.

For more information or to reserve your free demo session, call 772-567-1500.

Dean Wellness & Body Aesthetics is located at 1345 36th Street, Ste B, Vero Beach.

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Dr. Matt Parker Provides Holistic Pet Care on the Treasure Coast

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att Parker, DVM, is pleased to offer holistic house-call veterinarian services in Stuart, Palm City, Hobe Sound and Jupiter.

Dr. Parker primarily recommends ‘holistic’ treatment modalities, but also utilizes modern medicine when necessary. He goes beyond add-on alternative treatments, instead embracing the holistic lifestyle as it applies to pet health.

“Holistic is not about the services one provides. Holistic is a philosophy, a way of life, a point of view,” says Dr. Parker. “Holistic is a lifestyle and it shapes our perception of every single interaction with people, pets, food, water, air, soil, and artificial objects throughout every moment of our lives.”

Dr. Parker is assisted by Kara Spangler, whose intuitive energy work gives patients and families extra support, and guidance to understanding a pet’s needs. Combined they provide the same level of understanding, diagnosing, and healing for your pets that you seek for yourself.

To learn more about holistic house-call services or to make a house-call appointment for your dog or cat, email Vet@DrMattParker.com, visit DrMattParker.com or call 772-932-4877.

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Community Yoga Class at Down to Earth Yoga

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own to Earth Yoga is pleased to announce the Community LoveDonation Flow-with-Yoga class led by yoga teacher trainee Kery Postol. The class is held on Fridays from 6 to 7 p.m. and all are welcome to attend. This gentle practice involves breath, body, and mind and incorporates breathing, yoga poses and meditation to relieve stress and support healthy habits.

Postol, a former gymnast and volleyball player, is currently studying psychology in addition to yoga. Yoga has helped her deepen her internal connection and listen to her body’s sensations. “My goal as a guide is to heal the mind, body, and spirit. I encourage my students to embrace all facets of their feelings and discover peace in the most difficult situations,” says Postol.

In addition, Down to Earth Yoga Studio is offering summer specials through August. Bring a buddy and enjoy three months of unlimited yoga for $75 per month per person with autopay, buy three months and get the fourth free ($300), or as a new student enjoy an unlimited month for just $59.

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effectively stimulates pelvic floor muscles, comparable to 11,000 Kegels in one treatment.

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Eat Grains to Reduce Inflammation and Liver Disease Risk

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Although most Americans eat only one-third of the recommended amount, nutrient-rich, whole grains already have been shown to play a key role in safeguarding against obesity and metabolic syndrome. Two new studies establish their positive effect on cardiovascular and liver health, as well. Researchers from Columbia University that followed 4,125 older adults for 25 years found that lower inflammation and fewer cardiovascular incidents were correlated with higher amounts of fiber in the diet— particularly from wheat, barley, oats and other grains—rather than from fruits and vegetables. And a Chinese study in The Journal of Nutrition Researchers tested the blood of 1,880 people, half of which had nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, to look for markers of whole grain consumption.

The subjects that ate more whole grains had a significantly reduced risk of developing the liver disease.

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Try Music and Muscle Relaxation to Lower Surgery Anxiety Surgery often activates high levels of anxiety in patients, but a Chinese pilot study of 116 women undergoing operations for gynecological cancer found that simple strategies dubbed “expressive arts therapy” can help. In the study group, women were encouraged to dance and do handicrafts while listening to music the day before the surgery. They practiced progressive muscle relaxation and listened to music immediately after the surgery, and on the day before their release, they were invited to write and draw to express their emotions. The researchers found that women in the therapy group experienced significantly less anxiety during their operations than women in a placebo group, although the effects didn’t continue after discharge. Ninety-eight percent of the women found the therapy beneficial. sasirin pamai/EyeEm/AdobeStock.com

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City Lights are Tough on Birds

Deep-Sea Mining is the New Frontier

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Whether mining the ocean floor will be allowed to proceed and the minerals obtained there play a role in supply chains of the future is one of the biggest decisions of resource governance today. The seabed holds a vast quantity of mineral resources, yet is also one of the last pristine areas on the planet. A new white paper published by the World Economic Forum, Decision-Making on Deep-Sea Mineral Stewardship: A Supply Chain Perspective, has found that significant knowledge gaps make it hard to predict the scale of the potential effect, and decisions made now about mineral stewardship will have lasting effects for generations.

The World Bank and the International Energy Agency forecast a multifold increase in the demand for key metals used for decarbonization, many of which are found in mineral deposits in the deep seabed, but some organizations and more than 600 scientists have called for a pause or total ban on the exploitation of these minerals. Positive factors such as increased metal supply, wider use of decarbonization technologies and benefits to countries from extraction royalties must be considered against the generation of sediment plumes, noise from extraction and impacts on the seafood industry.

Using satellite maps and radar to estimate the number of migratory birds streaming across the night sky, Chicago tops the list of cities where birds face the most danger from light pollution in both spring and fall. North America hosts about 3 billion fewer birds today than in 1970, according to a 2019 analysis published in Science.

The causes include light pollution, climate change, vanishing habitat and pesticides. Scientists believe the combination of factors could lead many abundant bird populations toward extinction.

For example, Cornell University ornithologist Andrew Farnsworth found that the seven annual Tribute in Light twin towers anniversary memorials on September 11 that project intense beams of light into the night sky attracted an average of more that 1 million birds. Within the first 20 minutes of each event, up to 16,000 birds crowded into a tight radius. Bird conservationists listen for disoriented chirps and if too many are circling aimlessly in the beams, the lights are turned off.

BirdCast incorporates large-scale weather radar and machine learning to forecast the exact nights when hundreds of millions of migratory birds will arrive over U.S. cities. The team sends the data to conservationists and policymakers to help the birds by dimming lights along the way.

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Harness Focus and Concentration for Successful Learning Dynamic Neurofeedback Training for Children

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distractions and focus on the task at hand.

This benefit usually results in better overall academic performance, leading to stronger confidence and self-esteem.

Being able to focus more efficiently also helps students manage stress. These two factors mutually complement each other, as a calm child can better focus on the present task. As the child goes into an exam or approaches an assignment with a calmer demeanor, they will be able to concentrate mindfully on the learning material.

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focused and clear mind is essential for the development of successful learning, life, and social skills. A strong attention span can help to make school or work tasks much easier and assist with information processing.

NeurOptimal brain training uses dynamic neurofeedback systems to allow a child’s brain to improve its functioning by simply providing real-time feedback about its behavior. Much like a mirror, dynamic neurofeedback does not cause changes to happen; it merely reflects what is happening, allowing the brain and central nervous system to use the information in a way that is best for each individual.

NeurOptimal neurofeedback training can assist a child with attention difficulties by strengthening mental acuity and resilience. Parents may also choose to train alongside their child to enhance their own concentration at work, improve overall wellness, and manage stress.

‘Zoning-Out’ A child’s capacity to maintain attention in the classroom depends on their response to distractions and interruptive thoughts.

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impedes their information absorption.

NeurOptimal training can help combat this by allowing the child to better cope with stressors and distractions.

Attention Difficulties ADHD has negative impacts on controlling impulses and the ability to hold attention. Neurofeedback training can help by working with a child’s brain to improve their cognitive abilities, rather than fighting or masking symptoms. It is not a treatment for ADHD or any other learning disability or condition, it is a tool for relaxation, stress management and self-optimization.

Children with any type of learning difference often experience stress and lack of self-confidence at school when they feel like they are different. NeurOptimal training can help kids feel calmer in otherwise stressful and challenging environments, allowing them to perform at their best and to benefit more fully from interventions offered.

Focus Neurofeedback training exercises the brain to maintain concentration, focus better, improve learning capacity, and manage performance anxiety. Consistent training helps the mind dismiss unwanted

Many students struggle with distracting thoughts and overcoming this barrier to learning is important for academic success.

NeurOptimal neurofeedback training works as exercise for the brain, building flexibility and resilience. As the brain becomes more resilient and flexible, the child should be able to maintain their attention for longer periods of time. Consistent neurofeedback training promotes stronger academic performance by helping children to dismiss harmful distractions.

Stress Neurofeedback training can be used to promote healthy habits and stress management. As the child becomes more attentive in the classroom, they should begin to feel more comfortable and confident in their abilities. This can come as a major relief to both the child and the parent. NeurOptimal training works to boost a child’s confidence, reducing daily stress stemming from academic anxiety.

Sleep Proper quality and quantity of sleep are imperative for children to hold focus and cognitive functioning throughout their learning day. When a person doesn’t get enough rest during the night, the brain tries to compensate by ‘zoning out’ throughout the day. Children are much more likely to have a successful learning day after experiencing the powerful benefits of quality sleep, with the help of consistent neurofeedback training.

Marley Jones provides brain health and healing through NeurOptimal Dynamical Neurofeedback. For more information, call 321-405-2795. Harmony Neurofeedback is located at 1300 Pinetree Dr, Ste 9, Indian Harbour Beach. HarmonyNeurofeedback.com.

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eaking urine when you cough, sneeze, or even laugh at the latest meme can happen when your pelvic floor muscles receive more pressure than they can handle. Millions of people suffer from personal issues such as urinary incontinence, constipation and impaired sexual health which can be uncomfortable for people to talk about. However, these are very common medical problems that when treated can improve quality of life.

The pelvic floor muscles are located between the tailbone and the pubic bone within the pelvis. They act like a hammock supporting your bladder, colon, rectum, vagina, cervix and uterus. A strong pelvic floor can prevent bladder and bowel incontinence, prolapse and is also important in supporting sexual function.

The pelvic floor can be weakened by pregnancy, childbirth, prostate cancer treatment, obesity and the straining of chronic constipation. Symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction include pelvic pressure or fullness, the frequent urge to urinate or painful urination, urinary leakage, urinary incontinence, lower back pain, constipation, difficulties with bowel movements, or bowel leakage, difficulty emptying the bladder and pain with sexual intercourse.

Treatment options can include Kegel exercises and pelvic floor physical therapy which can help strengthen the muscles that support the pelvic organs. There is also a non-invasive, non-surgical therapy appropriate for weak pelvic floor muscles delivered by the Emsella Chair. This FDA-cleared device uses HIFEM (High Intensity Focused Electromagnetic) energy to stimulate and contract the pelvic floor muscles to strengthen the pelvic floor.

But 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. 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.

It is important to consult a medical professional to determine the source of pelvic floor dysfunction and the best treatment option. Lifestyle factors including diet and exercise may also be incorporated to reduce pressure on the pelvic floor and to help maintain the results of a strengthening 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. The Institute of Health & Wellness, 218 Atlanta Avenue, Stuart.

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As stewards of the environment (and kind human beings), it’s important that we hike responsibly, leaving no detritus behind, respecting wildlife and preserving the pristine setting for everyone to enjoy. Here are a few tips for treading lightly on the next hiking trip.

Avoid overcrowded places. The most popular national parks and hiking trails have been hosting a record-breaking number of visitors lately, severely stressing the flora and fauna. Consider exploring less trafficked spots so that these areas can recover.

Stay close to home. Choose a trail close by to cut down on travelrelated carbon emissions. For most of us, a beautiful natural setting is usually a short walk or bike ride away.

Use sustainable gear. Wear outdoor gear by eco-friendly brands that strive to lower the carbon footprint in their sourcing, manufacturing and shipping practices, such as Patagonia or Merrell.

Don’t litter. Leave no trash on the trail, including biodegradable items or food scraps, which could negatively impact wildlife. Remember to bring a bag on the walk to carry all refuse home—score extra points for picking up items that someone else might have left behind.

Pack responsibly. Limit waste by wrapping homemade snacks and beverages in reusable bags and containers. Bring bamboo utensils.

Bring a reusable water bottle.

Single-use water bottles are out.

Bring a lightweight, reusable bottle.

For longer hikes near fresh water sources, invest in an on-the-go water filter.

Ditch chemical products. Use chemical-free sunscreens and insect repellents to keep toxins out of the environment. This is especially important when taking an outdoor swim.

Don’t take a souvenir. Resist the temptation to handle, move or take home items found on the trail. Rocks, shells, a handful of sand, pinecones, flowers—they’re all integral parts of the ecosystem, serving as food and habitat for wildlife.

Stick to the trail to avoid trampling plants or causing other unintentional damage.

Don’t engage with the animals.

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Pandemic Trends are Shaping Better Local Food Systems

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ike so much else on the planet, the two-year coronavirus pandemic turned the health food world upside-down.

“I found myself thinking real dystopian and wondering if people would be able to survive if grocery stores crumbled,” recalls Diana Mondragón, of Rockford, Illinois. “That scary thought train reminded me that I want to learn how to be more self-sustainable.” Her once-occasional drop-bys to farmers markets are now an essential weekly ritual. “I want to support local farmers and food producers to help communities grow stronger and healthier,” she says.

When the long supply chains of the conventional food system became disrupted, many Americans found themselves feeling insecure about food availability for the first time in their lives.

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result was empty supermarket shelves and long waits for home deliveries. Add the economic repercussions and job losses, and about one in nine households lacked enough nutritious food to sustain a healthy life, report researchers from New York University.

Faced with the system’s shortcomings, a noteworthy outcome has been a surge in demand for healthier food production using sustainable and humane practices. Unable to drop by a nearby grocery store and get whatever they wanted whenever they wanted it, many consumers began buying locally grown produce for both practical and environmental reasons. After two high-growth decades, farmers markets initially took a hit during pandemic closures, but they have since bounced back with renewed energy.

A wide range of innovative solutions are being pursued by e-commerce entrepreneurs and food-equity advocates to get healthier local food into more hands and more neighborhoods.

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Surging Concerns Sales of natural and organic products in the U.S. grew by about 10 percent in 2020, the year of the COVID-19 outbreak, and by another 8 percent in 2021, reports SPINS, a Chicago-based data research firm, in Nutrition Business Journal. Sales growth in that sector was six to seven times larger than for conventional products, which experienced barely any sales growth at all.

Helping spur the trend, cheap food at supermarkets isn’t so cheap anymore, making organic food look better by comparison.

The research company Data Weave reported in March that conventional food prices jumped by 11 percent in the previous 12 months of the pandemic, while prices for organic food increased by a relatively modest 2 to 4 percent.

The price pressures on conventional food “will continue to go up rapidly,” says Matt Tortora, co-founder of WhatsGood, a Rhode Island-based food e-commerce company. “The war between Russia and Ukraine is going to exacerbate that issue.

And it seems like most of what’s going on in the world is going to affect our global supply chains even further, and in more profound ways than just our gas pump.”

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The dominance of supermarkets and big-box stores in the years following World War II greatly diminished supply and demand of farm-fresh local food. A back-to-the-future trend that started taking hold a generation ago spurred a five-fold increase in

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The signs for the 2022 outdoor market season have been encouraging. Green City Market, widely regarded as Chicago’s premier farmers market, reported more than 13,000 visitors in a sixhour span on May 7, even though the weather was still on the cool side and few spring crops were in season after a chilly and wet April.

At the same time, a previously little-used conduit for local health food sales—e-commerce—shows signs of spurring long-term growth. Some individual producers nimbly built out their web-based product sales by also providing home delivery, previously a rarity in the local food scene. For example, the e-commerce site Avrom Farm (AvromFarm.com), of Ripon, Wisconsin, sells not only its own products, but also goods from other farmers, and Three Sisters Garden, of Kankakee, Illinois, which raises specialty vegetables, has converted entirely to e-commerce and home delivery.

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Late last year, WhatsGood introduced a new business model that bypasses farmers markets to allow consumers to order goods online directly from farmers for home delivery.

SourceWhatsGood.com now operates in 21 states. Tortora estimates that demand for local food is about 12 times greater than it was before the pandemic, even as supermarkets again start stocking more faraway-grown, conventional produce.

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While the pandemic created a sense of urgency about healthier eating, it also elevated concerns about the health of the living environment. An April 2022 study issued by New York University’s Stern Center for Sustainable Business found that products specifically marketed as sustainable had a 17 percent share of the market for consumer-packaged goods, up from 13.3 percent in 2015. Nearly half of all products introduced in 2021 touted sustainability benefits, up from 28 percent in 2017. Organic food sales in 2021 amounted to $51 billion; 30 years earlier, that market was estimated at a mere $1 billion, says the SPINS report.

Now there is growing support to take stewardship of the land to the next level through regenerative agriculture practices which focus on building and maintaining the health and biological vitality of the nation’s soils, and in some cases, means restoring soils stripped of their vitality by conventional farming practices.

It has been most heavily promoted by the Rodale Institute, based in Emmaus, Pennsylvania, which has developed standards for a Regenerative Organic Certified food label.

The sustainability issue resonates deeply with people like Katlin Smith, founder and CEO of Chicago-based Simple Mills, a 10-year-old company that’s widely recognized as the preeminent natural baking mix brand nationally. “I started the company after seeing what a huge impact food has on all of our bodies, and I realized how much we had processed the heck out of our food.

And it was really undermining people’s health,” she says.

In the last two years, the company has expanded its focus to work with farmers to improve soil health and biodiversity, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It recently joined forces with the frozen smoothie company Daily Harvest and gluten-free frozen pizza maker Capello’s to advance regenerative soil practices in almond growing. “Regenerative agriculture is really just growing food in a way that leans into nature and builds a healthy ecosystem for all who are involved,” says Smith.

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Supplying Underserved Communities Local food communities around the country are also playing an increasingly dynamic role in addressing food equity, access and security issues. Less than a decade ago, fewer than half of all farmers markets nationwide accepted federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits for purchases. Today, backed by U.S. Department of Agriculture funding, most do, with many markets accepting state-backed debit cards. To further increase access to locally produced food for lowerincome families, many states provide matching shopping funds up to a certain limit, as do programs run by nonprofit organizations such as California’s Market Match and Double Up Bucks, run by the Michigan Fair Food Network.

To get healthy produce to people that live in urban “food deserts”, nonprofits are pioneering creative approaches. The Urban Growers Collective operates eight farms on 11 acres of land on Chicago’s Southside that combine education, training and leadership development with the growth of organic crops, which are then driven in a “Fresh Moves” bus to local community and health centers, and churches. Founded by food justice advocates Laurell Sims and Erika Allen, the Collective worked with a coalition of nonprofits during the pandemic to deliver boxes of free food to households in underserved neighborhoods across the city. The pandemic “forced us to do some of the things we’d been talking about, but said we don’t have time yet. We just dived in,” Sims says.

The dramatic impact of the COVID-19 crisis drove up local interest in the Collective’s community gardens, with the number of volunteers jumping from 10 to 50. “It made a lot of people realize this ain’t no joke. People close to us were passing away,” says farm manager Malcolm Evans, who started volunteering for the Collective a decade ago as a teenager growing up in a nearby public housing project. “People wanted to really know how to grow food. We’ve been doing it for years, trying to bring this to folks’ attention. Everybody needs to understand food and know where it comes from.”

Bob Benenson is publisher and writer of Local Food Forum, a newsletter that covers all aspects of the local food community in the Chicago region. He can be contacted at Bob@LocalFood Forum.com.

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SAVVY SHOPPER TIPS FOR THE FARMERS MARKET One longstanding obstacle to convincing folks to go all in on local foods at farmers markets is the widespread belief that it is prohibitively expensive. It’s not. True, some items have always cost a bit more at farmers markets than at a local bigbox supermarket. Farmers whose produce carries the U.S. Department of Agriculture Organic or other sustainably grown certification eschew artificial fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides and GMO (genetically modified organism) crops, which means that their methods are more labor-intensive than is the case for a majority of conventional farmers.

Most farmers market vendors are small- to medium-sized producers, and they don’t have the economies of scale that enable conventional growers and retailers to offer deep discounts. Yet there are many ways to save money at farmers markets.

COMPARE PRICES. Most markets have multiple vendors selling similar varieties, so take some time to stroll around and check out the prices at the different stands. We might find one that is the price leader across the board or that different stands have lower prices for different items.

BUY IN SEASON. Simple supply and demand: The more of a product a vendor has to sell, the more likely it is that it is going to be priced to move. So, practice seasonality and look for favorite items at the peak of their growing season.

BUY IN BULK. Many farmers market vendors provide discounts for multiple purchases of the same or similar items.

If summer squash is priced at $1 per piece, but $2 for three, it is the equivalent of, “Buy two, get one free.”

SAVOR SECONDS. Consumers became familiar with the concept of perfect-looking (if not perfect-tasting) produce

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with the era of mass food retailing. As a result, a lot of imperfect fruits and vegetables have been tossed away. The growing national concerns over food waste are leading some consumers to look closely at items—formally known as “seconds” and sometimes referred to as “ugly” fruits and vegetables—that don’t have perfect appearance, but are perfectly edible, nutritious and usually cheaper. If they aren’t visible at our favorite farmer’s stand, just ask, because they are often tucked away. We may not want to serve them as-is to dinner guests, but when chopping and dicing or making stews or preserves, appearances make little difference.

KNOW THE FARMER. Farmers market regulars almost certainly get to know their favorite vendors, and may quickly get to be on a first-name basis. They will freely share advice about how to prepare the items they sell and what’s in stock now, soon or at the end of their growing seasons. It also improves chances of getting the occasional personal discount—but do not show up near closing time and ask for a discount on unsold products. Most farmers and market managers hate that. If lots of people wait until the last minute, a lot of farmers would soon be unable to stay in business.

KEEP IT COOL. Produce picked a day or two before hitting the market is going to be fresher, taste better, maintain a higher nutrient density and last longer than products that are picked before their peak and sit in warehouses for a while. But that shelflife advantage can shrink if farmers market purchases are not protected from high temperatures. Some strategies are to shop early on hot days, bring along insulated bags and cold packs, and possibly buy frozen fish, poultry or meat on the way home to keep the produce chilled.

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any of us have fond childhood memories of cool confections from the neighborhood ice cream truck on sultry summer days. By creating homemade, hot-weather treats with our kids, we get to enjoy the delights of fresh, seasonal produce and inventive flavor combinations, while also providing our kids with kitchen fun, healthy fare without unwelcome additives and summertime memories of their own.

“There are plenty of frozen treats from the grocery store that are in the natural or organic categories, but sometimes those still have levels of sweeteners, sugar or other preservatives that we don’t want or need,” says Annie Wegner LeFort, a Milwaukee-based chef and founder of the healthy living business EatMoveMKE.com.

She has been making frozen pops for her 13-year-old daughter Vera since she was a toddler. Anything that is homemade is more economical and has less packaging, Wegner LeFort says. Pop molds can be used over and over, and even cups can be used and reused as molds to reduce waste.

Making frozen pops can be as easy as mashing fruits and other ingredients in a bowl, pouring the mixture into molds and freezing them. A blender or a food processor can be used to make a smoother mix, with parents supervising younger kids.

Older children that know how to use small appliances can safely blend—and clean up— without supervision. Wegner LeFort notes that young kids might enjoy straightforward flavor combinations, but older kids with more developed palates can experiment with herbs or exotic concoctions.

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Parents can deftly blend vegetables and herbs into frozen pops and refreshing summer smoothies without being detected by finicky eaters. She recommends adding spinach to fruit blends with berries or dark-colored fruits: “You don’t even really see the greens. They are overtaken by the blue and purple fruits.” Beets or beet juice, which is high in iron and vitamins, also add a beautiful color to berry blends. Cooked and mashed sweet potatoes lend a vibrant orange to red and yellow blends made with strawberries or pineapple.

Gwen Eberly, a Lancaster, Pennsylvania-based chef who teaches cooking to kids and teens through the Zest! cooking school, recalls making healthy, decadent, frozen orange cream pops with her mother and enjoying them on her farmhouse porch on hot summer days. “The original orange cream pops recipe came from a cookbook called More With Less, a compilation of recipes offered by Mennonite women in the 1970s,” Eberly says. She made them with her own children when they were young, and they became a family favorite. Now, as teenagers, they make the treats themselves all year long.

Other simple cool snacks include monkey tails—frozen bananas rolled in melted chocolate. “That’s a simple and healthy treat that can be topped with nuts or seeds. If you use dark chocolate, that helps cut down on sugar,” Wegner LeFort advises. Ice cream sandwiches can be made with either storebought or homemade cookies and ice cream. “Those have endless options for creativity and different flavor combinations.”

Jessi Walter Brelsford, founder and “Chief Bud” at the cooking school Taste Buds Kitchen, based in New York City, recommends putting a fun twist on fruit salad with Rainbow Kabobs, which parents and kids can make together.

“Our recipe uses fresh, summer favorites like strawberries, cantaloupe, kiwis and blueberries, but depending on your family’s preferences, you can easily make these with any fruit sturdy enough to go on the skewers,” she says. “Kids love helping out, so get them even more excited to be involved by using cool tools together, like a melon baller or crinkle cutter. It will help them practice fine motor skills and pattern recognition by threading the fruits onto the skewers in specific patterns.”

With a little encouragement and experimentation, kids will be proudly and happily creating their own delicious and healthy summer snacks.

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TURN IT AROUND. Swiss scientists at the University of Bern’s Companion Animal Behavior Group that analyzed the New Year’s fireworks strategies of 1,225 dog owners concluded that the most effective method was what they called “counterconditioning”—turning a negative into a positive with treats. As the fireworks 24

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hen they signed the Declaration of Independence, little did our country’s founders know that more than two centuries later, their revolutionary act would lead to millions of dogs trembling, cringing and running for cover. As many as 45 percent of American pet dogs are struck with “fireworks phobia”, studies show, and more dogs run away over the July Fourth holiday than at any other time of the year, report animal control officials.

The kind of situational anxiety caused by sudden loud noises can affect almost any dog, but it happens most often to those pets predisposed to anxious behavior because of breeding or troubled pasts. A new study in Frontiers in Veterinary Science from the University of California, Davis, has found that even common noises such as a vacuum, microwave or beeping smoke alarm can trigger anxiety in many dogs, and that many owners don’t recognize subtle signs.

“Monitor your dog’s behavior for anything unusual, such as excessive barking, panting, shaking, trembling, licking or drooling,” advises John Woods, a New York City professional dog trainer and editor-in-chief of AllThingsDogs.com. “Also look for cues in your dog’s body language, paying particular attention to their eyes, ears, mouth and tail for other signs of anxiety or discomfort.”

Happily, research shows that a number of strategies can help soothe anxious pooches both from immediate terror and ongoing anxiety.

exploded, these owners played with their dogs, gave them chews and treats, and expressed positive emotions; their dogs were on average 70 percent less anxious. The method works best when a dog’s calmness is reinforced on a daily basis, say the researchers.

Megan Marrs, an Austin, Texas, dog trainer and founder of K9OfMine.com, lowered her rescue pit bull’s anxious behavior by giving him cold, chewable treats whenever he calmly sat on his bed and didn’t cause trouble. “This did require keeping treats on me at all times, but it worked wonders,” she says.

IT’S A WRAP. The Swiss study also found that 44 percent of dogs became calmer during fireworks after being wrapped in a tight-fitting pressure vest. Sold commercially under such names as ThunderShirt and Anxiety Wrap, the vests can also be easily improvised at home by following YouTube videos. A tight wrap helped soothe the trembling of Zed, the Japanese Chin of Amy Tokic, editor-in-chief of the Toronto-based PetGuide.com. “He’s still not comfortable with loud noises, but when he’s snuggly swaddled, he doesn’t get into a panic state over it,” she says.

PLAY MELLOW MELODIES. Studies have confirmed that music can ease situational anxiety for up to half of dogs, but the genre matters: classical soothes, heavy metal agitates.

Researchers at Pooch & Mutt, a British natural-health dog food maker, surveyed Spotify playlists and concluded that the ultimate calming songs for dogs were reggae and soft rock, because of their simple arrangements, minimal electronic orchestration and gentle beats that match the heartbeat of a puppy’s mother. “The wrong music or music that is being played too loud has the potential to upset your dog,” warns London veterinary surgeon Linda Simon.

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Studies have confirmed that music can ease situational anxiety for up to half of dogs, but the genre matters: classical soothes, heavy metal agitates.

THE SWEET SMELL OF SAFETY. The sense of smell in dogs is 10,000 times greater than that of humans, so the right scent—like of their lactating mother—can comfort them. Pheromones are synthetic or herbal formulations in sprays, collars, plug-in diffusers or wet wipes that replicate nursing scents, and studies have found them effective for many dogs during fireworks, thunderstorms, and for mild anxiety. Jeraldin Paredes, a New York City professional dog sitter at TalkTheBark.com, suggests simply using an old T-shirt to bundle up a pooch during a high-stress situation or to put as a “baby blanket” into their favorite hiding place.

“That way, no matter where they hide, a piece of you is always with them,” she explains.

SPEAK STRAIGHT. “Simply speaking with your pet can make a huge difference in their anxiety,” says animal communicator Nancy Mello, in Mystic, Connecticut. “Don’t just say goodbye to them, but tell them how long you will be gone and when you will be back. Use a visualization: ‘I will be home at 7 p.m.,’ while visualizing your house at dark. Or say to an anxious pet, ‘You are safe,’ on a daily basis. Even if your pet doesn’t get the exact wording, they understand the connotation behind it.”

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MORE HOME REMEDIES Pharmaceuticals are widely prescribed by veterinarians for highly anxious dogs and have a study-proven track record, but come with side effects. For example, the sedative acepromazine (ACP) actually increases noise sensitivity in dogs while lowering their ability to respond.

Another sedative, dexmedetomidine (Dexdomitor), can pose serious health risks even at low doses.

Natural remedies, although seldom backed by large, double-blind clinical studies, have done well in smaller studies, pose few potential dangers and have proven their worth to many pet parents. It may take trial-and-error to find what works, a process that holistic veterinarians can help fast-track.

These approaches may be worth trying out at home: CBD. This non-psychoactive compound of the hemp plant, increasingly used for canine pain management, has been shown in some studies to calm dogs.

It’s best to choose a high-grade, broad-spectrum, organic product in a tincture or oil form so the amount can be adjusted drop by drop, advises the American Kennel Society.

PHEROMONES. The collars, sprays, mists, wipes and diffusers that deliver a calming scent to a dog have been found effective for many, but not all, anxious dogs in situations of loud noises, car travel and vet’s offices. Sprays work quickly, but last only a few hours; plug-in diffusers can be effective for as long as a month. Many are synthetic, petroleum-based products. Instead, look for pheromone products that employ essential oils, with one caveat: use caution if cats are around, because some essential oils are toxic to them. For a DIY approach, dab a drop of vanilla, coconut, valerian or ginger essential oil onto a bandana and if the dog likes the scent, tie the bandana around its neck. A British study in Applied Animal Behaviour Science found those scents lowered barking and excessive activity in shelter dogs.

FISH OIL. Purina researchers found that adding DHA-rich fish oil to the diet of 24 anxious Labradors for 12 weeks reduced cortisol responses and lowered their heart rate during anxiety-provoking events for 21 of the dogs; it cut by almost half the time they spent jumping, pacing, spinning and barking. A general guideline is 300 milligrams of combined EPA/DHA per 30 pounds of a dog’s body weight. Other commonly used supplements to discuss with a veterinarian are L-theanine and L-tryptophan, amino acids shown to help calm down dogs with mild to moderate anxiety.

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imée Code has stopped trying to grow roses in her Eugene, Oregon, backyard, where the ground is too muddy for them to flourish. If we stick to plants that do well in our own region, they’ll be less susceptible to disease and pests, and we won’t need to use dangerous chemicals in our gardens, says the pesticide program director at the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.

Code works to preserve invertebrate species that are threatened by habitat loss, climate change and pesticides. “Many of these animals provide valuable services,” she says. “Solitary wasps feed their young certain caterpillars that we consider pests because they eat our crops. Riverbed mussels filter our water. Stone flies help break down organic matter. Bees are effective pollinators, helping to sustain our most nutritious food sources.”

U.S. bees are declining at alarming rates, thanks in part to neonicotinoids and other harmful pesticides, Code reports. The good news is that a few gardening modifications can provide food and safe haven for beneficial invertebrates, while keeping our families (and pets) free from scary chemicals.

Gardening Tips from Aimée Code Create a resilient garden with hardy, native plants that invite both pollinators and natural enemies like solitary wasps, lacewings and hoverflies, which help control pest populations.

Use restraint when trimming plants or clearing debris. Many bees create nests inside pithy stems and downed wood or underneath bunch grasses and fallen leaves.

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Develop a greater tolerance for weeds, embracing a slightly wilder garden aesthetic. Avoid using herbicides by mulching and manually pulling weeds before they go to seed.

A few pests in the vegetable garden are okay, as long as they don’t harm overall production. Search online for nonchemical solutions by vegetable type and location. As in farming, try rotating crops or look into companion planting to learn which plants work well together. Ensure the soil has what each plant needs. For example, blueberries require an acidic soil.

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chemicals for pollinators. Always try non-chemical solutions first. For example, instead of applying a fungicide to address powdery mildew, water the affected plant less and prune it to improve air flow.

Eco-Friendly Pest Management According to Ryan Anderson, community integrated pest management manager at the IPM Institute of North America, “Chemicals should only be used in a lawn or garden as a last resort, and even then, only the least amount of the least harmful product.” For reduced-risk and organic product lists, visit Tinyurl.com/EPAPesticideList and MidwestGrowsGreen.org.

Anderson laments the rampant overuse of noxious products, including glyphosate and 2,4-D, which are classified as probable and possible carcinogens, respectively, by the International Agency for Research on Cancer; commercial fertilizers that lead to nitrogen and phosphorus runoffs, threatening marine wildlife; and pyrethroid insecticides for mosquito control, which kill most insects.

He champions sustainable measures, starting with a reduction of turf grass. “People like sitting on their lawn, but try keeping it as minuscule as possible and plant native plants which require less maintenance,” he says. “Make sure you’re not planting grass where grass doesn’t want to grow.”

Consider an eco-lawn with micro-clover in the mix, Anderson advises. “Clover recycles nitrogen and stays green in drought conditions, so you don’t have to fertilize or water, and you only need to mow eco-lawns once a month.”

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Before or after aerating, spread one-quarter to one-half inch of compost over the lawn to promote a nutrientand microbiology-rich, spongy soil structure. Visit CompostingCouncil.org for reputable suppliers and DIY instructions for high-quality compost.

Apply leaf mulch and grass clippings to feed and promote protozoa, bacteria and fungi that break down organic matter, recycle nutrients, inhibit plant pathogens, balance pH and aerate the soil.

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ummer is the prime time to skip the gym and exercise in the fresh air. Studies show that outdoor workouts improve mental well-being and result in greater feelings of revitalization, increased energy and positive engagement. Exercising in nature can reduce stress levels even more than being indoors and can make a workout seem easier.

Many outdoor activities are free or low-cost, can be done solo or in groups and are easily worked into a schedule. From a simple walk in the park to an organized club meet-up, there’s no shortage of options to get the heart pumping.

Outdoor Safety There are a few factors to keep in mind when moving an exercise routine outside.

Be sure to drink plenty of water, as the warmer temperatures can cause increased sweating and dehydration during exertion. Products like hydration packs provide

an insulated way to easily carry water hands-free during a workout. While some exposure to vitamin D is beneficial, sun protection is essential as harmful UV rays can cause the skin to burn and lead to melanoma. The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends using a waterproof, broadspectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher and reapplying it every two hours.

UVA rays can also lead to cataracts, macular degeneration and pterygium (a benign growth called “surfer’s eye”), so wear sunglasses that have UV protection.

Walking An easy activity that can be done almost anywhere, walking requires only a pair of supportive shoes and a bit of wanderlust. It is a great introduction for people looking to get started with a fitness program.

Relatively low-impact, it can ease joint pain, help reduce stress, improve sleep and boost the immune system. Research suggests that distance is more important than speed for health benefits, so add a leisurely stroll to a daytime routine.

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As a weight-bearing exercise, running helps build strong bones and protects against osteoporosis. Over time, it can also reduce the risk of heart disease and lower the resting heart rate. Long- distance running is stellar for cardiovascular endurance, while sprinting is a quick way to jumpstart weight loss. Running clubs all over the country can help newcomers find inspiration, camaraderie and motivation when the couch is calling.

as even little kids can ride along. Many cities have bike-friendly street lanes, allow bikes on public transportation and have rental bikes such as Divvy available for short-term rides.

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Yoga Classes in yoga and Pilates, traditionally done indoors, can be moved outside when the weather is nice. Practicing in the open air means breathing in higher quality oxygen while practicing deep breathing or moving through asanas. The ambient warmth allows soft tissue to relax more, making deeper poses more accessible.

Plus, it’s just more relaxing to practice outside, and taking in the surroundings will heighten a mindfulness practice.

Water Sports Canoeing, kayaking and paddleboarding can be done on any kind of open water, including lakes, ponds and rivers. These activities strengthen the upper body as well, and water itself can have a calming effect.

Take a class or rent a boat for an afternoon paddle, either alone or with friends.

Rollerblading Popular in the 1990s, rollerblading is again having a heyday. Online skate manufacturer Rollerblade saw a 300 percent increase in sales at the start of the pandemic, as consumers looked for creative ways to get around outside. Rollerblading helps build endurance in a wide range of muscles, including upper legs, hips, back and glutes.

It can improve balance, is easy on the joints and is just plain fun. Invest in a set of protective gear such as a helmet, wrist guards and kneepads to ensure safety.

Urban Fitness To create workouts in the city, run up and down a hill or set of stairs, then find a nearby playground and do pull-ups on the monkey bars, tricep dips on a park bench and other bodyweight exercises. Or, grab a few friends and create a high-intensity interval training circuit in the park. Change up the routine and location to keep it fresh and fun.

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Why do you believe that unregulated releases of gene-edited plants, animals or microbes could devastate our planet?

First, GMOs can persist forever in the gene pool. They’re self-propagating.

Second, the most common result of genetic engineering is surprise side effects. Third, gene editing is so inexpensive that virtually everything with DNA can be a target. You can buy a do-it-yourself CRSPR kit online for less than $200. Already, it’s being used in high school biology labs. Nature’s gene pool is up for grabs with no real safety net, and the impact can last for thousands of years from a single release.

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What are the world’s most dangerous organisms to gene edit and why?

The microbial ecosystem known as the microbiome. It is a basis for human and environmental health. Experts say we’ve outsourced about 90 percent of our metabolic and chemical functions to our microbiome, and imbalances in the microbiome are precursors to about 80 percent of diseases. The microbiome is essential for soil health and health in virtually every ecosystem. If you release a genetically engineered microbe, it might travel around the world, mutate and swap genes with thousands of other microbes. These, in turn, can travel and mutate with unpredicted side effects and changes in function. This can potentially damage or collapse ecosystems around the world.

How can we stop this threat?

We need to disallow any release of genetically engineered microbes through legislation and international treaties. Without such laws, we could see a million GM microbes released in this generation, which could destroy the nature of nature, and all future generations would be forced to grapple with our mistakes. We also should restrict access to these technologies and ban so-called gain-of-function enhancement of potentially pandemic

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hen most people didn’t know what a GMO (genetically engineered organism) was 25 years ago, Jeffrey Smith, the founder and executive director of the Institute for Responsible Technology, was one of the leaders of a global movement that helped consumers understand the dangers of genetically engineered foods. The success of these efforts prompted significant swaths of the population to reject GM comestibles, leading food manufacturers to develop non-GMO alternatives. His most recent efforts focus on gene-edited microbes.

pathogens, even in so-called bio-secure laboratories, because over 1,000 recorded accidents show that bio-security isn’t reliable enough to create and house pathogens which, if released, could lead to another pandemic.

How did you help build a movement that led to wide-scale rejection of GMOs? I’ve spoken in 45 countries, counseled politicians and leaders, written two books, made five movies, trained 1,500 speakers and helped organize over 10,000 activists in more than a hundred groups. We exposed the dangers of GMOs and the corrupt practices by the biotech industry and regulatory agencies. Now, 51 percent of Americans and 48 percent of global consumers correctly believe that GMO foods aren’t MyNaturalAwakenings.com

We need to disallow any release of genetically engineered microbes through legislation and international treaties. safe. This was designed to influence purchasing choices to put economic pressure on food companies to remove GMO ingredients. The tipping point of consumer rejection is underway.

How are you mobilizing a movement against GM microbes?

Our choices in supermarkets won’t stop the release of genetically engineered microbes, so we need to focus on enacting new laws in individual countries and international treaties.

But we can’t rely on consistency of government laws. We need to build a popular movement so that everyone in the world realizes we have now arrived at an inevitable time in human civilization where we can damage the streams of evolution for all time, and that we need to become far more responsible in our relationship with nature. We need to institutionalize the choices in academia so that everyone growing up, just as they now learn about climate change, also learns about the dangers of genetic technology and what we need to do as a civilization to protect nature’s gene pool forever.

How can people help?

I invite people to visit ProtectNatureNow.com, sign up for our newsletter and watch the 16-minute film Don’t Let the Gene Out of the Bottle. We post action alerts for people to reach out to elected officials and local papers, and we’ll have plenty more opportunities for people moving forward, including training programs and a global advocacy network.

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SPACE COAST EVENTS FRIDAY, JULY 1 Yoga Nidra Immersion – 5:30-7pm. Experience profound rejuvenation by tapping into your creative energy and your body’s innate healing abilities. Surround yourself with the high vibrational sound of crystal and Tibetan singing bowls and mantras. Includes a brief explanation of Yoga Nidra, Soul Sync meditation, movement, and Yoga Nidra with Karen Hedley & Maria Banas. $30.

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SATURDAY, JULY 2 Reiki 2 Certification Course – 11am-6pm. Reiki Level II / Usui/Holy Fire II is designed with the intention for the student to create a deeper commitment to healing themselves and others. Topics covered: 3 of the 4 primary symbols, Hand positions for healing, Distance healing techniques, Using crystals with Reiki and more. Instructor Maria Banas is a certified Reiki Master Teacher. 7 CEU’s for Yoga Alliance teachers. Please bring a yoga mat or pillow. $185.

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TUESDAY, JULY 5 New Munay Ki Wisdom series – 6-9pm. 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. They transform an upgrade the Luminous Energy Field and re-inform our DNA, enabling us to grow a new body that ages in heels and dies differently. $47/ person (for each class) - 4 hr class. Class has online and in person option. This is a series of 9 classes held for 5 months. You must attend all the classes to get all 9 rites. The Chacana Spiritual Center 2299-B Sarno Rd, Melbourne. 321-610-1698. ChacanaCenter.com.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 6 Good Vibrations: Sound Bath Healing Meditation – 5:30-7pm. During his sound bath meditations, Meditation Teacher Anthony Profeta uses Crystal & Himalayan Singing Bowls, and other instruments to create an environment &; experience that will wash away your stress, break loose energy blocks within your energetic system, and allow you to enter a state of relaxation & healing. Pre-registration is recommended Please bring a yoga mat or pillow. $20.

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THURSDAY, JULY 7 Spiritual Intuitive Development and Healing Course – 7-8:30pm. The 8-week course teaches spiritual independence and helps build a strong foundation to prepare for the more advanced practices. Teach-

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ings include Techniques for balancing the Chakras, Techniques for Reading the Aura, Spirit Guides, Past Life Regression technique, Intuitive Development and more. Cheri Hart is a professional clairvoyant, a Medical Intuitive, and a Certified Master-Healer. Bring a journal and pen. $250 (includes handouts & mentoring).

Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic.

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FRIDAY, JULY 8 Restorative Yoga & Yoga Nidra with Soundscape – 5:30-7:30pm. Combining the healing properties of sound (singing bowls, chimes, voice, etc.) with Restorative Yoga. Time to allow your body, mind, and spirit to rest, rejuvenate, and re-energize. With the use of props (bolsters, a blanket, and blocks), your body is cradled and supported so that you can completely relax into each pose and ending with Guided Rest Yoga Nidra. All levels welcome. Please bring your own mat and blanket. $25.

Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic.

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FRIDAY, JULY 8 – SUNDAY, JULY 10 Time of Ascension: Preparing for the Shift – 9am5pm. Enjoy a fun-filled weekend including a welcome dinner and opening ceremonies with a keynote speaker, two full days of over 30 seminars and workshops (up to 25 hours), up to 30 exhibit booths. Speakers will be live in-person and virtual from around the world.

Hilton Hotel, 200 Rialto Place, Melbourne. For more information 321-543-8882. Get tickets @ Eventbrite. com. AncientHealingsConference.com.

SUNDAY, JULY 10 Dreamcatcher Making Class – 11am-1pm. Design a beautiful, one-of-a-kind dreamcatcher. Join Darla Williams as she walks you through the history and the artistic steps to make your very own dream catcher! No artistic experience necessary! All items are included in the class fee. $45 per person. The Chacana Spiritual Center Event, 2299-B, Sarno Rd, Melbourne. 321610-1698.ChanaCenter.com.

mantras stem. After a brief yoga flow to warm up the body, we chant 108 times, and visualize ourselves surrendering to our inner consciousness and stillness.

Led by Leah Dubois. A short meditation to absorb and process closes the workshop. $25. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. aquariandreams.com/special-events.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 13 Full Moon Ocean Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Full moon meditation is powerful for releasing things from your life, old negative emotions and thinking, and transformation. Session begins with a Crystal and Tibetan bowl meditation and if weather permits will go across street to the ocean for silent meditation under the moon.

Bring a mat or towel. Led by Anthony Profeta. $25.

Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic.

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SATURDAY, JULY 16 Reiki 3 / Advanced Reiki Certification Course – 11am-6pm. 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. Bring a yoga mat. $235.

Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic.

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

SUNDAY, JULY 17 Mala Workshop: Create Your Own Prayer Beads – 1-4pm. Learn about the origin & history of prayer beads the structure & symbolism of the Mala the symbolism of some of the most traditional beads used in making a Mala and how to use a Mala for meditation. Create your own custom Mala choosing from many different and sacred specialty beads from around the world giving them personal meaning and unique style. $60.

Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic.

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

MONDAY, JULY 18 A Reiki Healing Journey to the Garden of Forgiveness and Sound Healing – 5:30-7pm. A Reiki journey is a technique we use with the intention to obtain spiritual and inner guidance, information, healing and empowerment from higher sources of consciousness.

The light of forgiveness is an external force of grace provided to us to heal the injuries we sustain to our mind, body and soul during our life experience. Maria Banas has over 20 years experience in energy transfer healing modalities. Bring: yoga mat &; pillow. $25.

Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic.

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

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Silent Meditation Retreat: An Afternoon of Silence – Noon-6pm. Retreat will consist of 30-minute meditation sessions & 10-minute stretching/walking breaks in between each session. The retreat will end with a 5–10-minute guided loving-kindness practice during which we will end by sending out loving thoughts and energies to ourselves, others, and the world. Led by Anthony Profeta, Please arrive 10 minutes early. Comfortable clothing, water bottle and journal recommended. $35.

Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic.

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Trance Meditation for Higher Consciousness – 5:306:45pm. A group meditation session for accessing higher levels of consciousness. Bruce’s background includes spiritual counseling, astrology (since 1971), hypnotherapy, eastern mysticism, and he apprenticed with well-known spiritual healer, Karmu. Bruce has appeared on The Discovery Channel, was interviewed on “Meetings with Remarkable People” and was a frequent speaker at the United Nations. For more information about Bruce, visit BruceOrion.com. $20.

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Peaceful Om Chant: Mantra Chant and Yoga Flow – 5:30-7pm. Om is what is known as the “first sound” and the “seed mantra,” from which all other

Gong Sound Bath & Meditation – 6-7:15pm. Deeply relax and allow your body and mind to “bathe” and heal with the vibrations of a range of high frequency

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New Munay Ki Tranquility Series – 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. They transform an upgrade the Luminous Energy Field and re-inform our DNA, enabling us to grow a new body that ages in heels and dies differently. Led by Diosa Figueroa. Class online and in person. All levels-beginners to advanced. $55 per person for each class. This is a series of 9 classes held for 5 months. You must attend all the classes to get all 9 rites. Wear black clothing to each class. Bring journal, pen, water, lunch. $55 per person, per class. Chacana Spiritual Center, 2299-B Sarno Rd, Melbourne. 321-610-1698. ChanaCenter.com.

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11th Annual Tuxes and Tails Gala – 5:30-9pm. Help us celebrate 70 years at the 2022 Tuxes and Tails Gala. Hosted by the Wasdin family with master-of-ceremonies, Mindy of Lite Rock 99.3. Enjoy a special performance by the players of the Historic Cocoa Village Playhouse, live auction with Sheriff Wayne Ivey as well as special guest band, Hot Pink! Jon’s Fine Jewelry will sponsor our Big Bling Giveaway and we certainly can’t forget title sponsor Subaru of Melbourne as they support homeless animals yet again. Space Coast Convention Center. 301 Tucker Lane, Cocoa. brevardhumanesociety.org/tuxes-tails sounds from a symphonic gong, crystal bowl and other high frequency instruments. Any kind of music can be therapeutic; however, the gong has the most powerful energy. The sound of the gong vibrates with the energetic lines of the body and balances them. Kundalini energy is released, and it rises along the central energetic channel along the spine, which can be felt as a subtle tingling in the muscles or as a slight discomfort if there are blockages along the energetic lines. $20 Per Person. The Chacana Spiritual Center 2299-B, Sarno Rd., Melbourne. 321-610-1698. ChanaCenter.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 23SUNDAY, JULY 24 The Body Code Event – 8am-9:30pm. Sunday 9am5pm. Do you or a loved one have an unresolved physical or emotional issue? Have you tried multiple ways to find relief, but you have not been able to? Once you discover The Body Code, we believe you’ll never look back. We want to help you create better habits, feel better, and love your life. Join us for this two-day workshop, and you could unlock limitless possibilities with this simple energy healing method with The Body Code creator Dr. Bradley Nelson. International Palms Resort 1300 N. Atlantic Avenue, Cocoa Beach.

Register online at WhenYouNeedAFriend.com. Call 407-373-5959 for more information, exhibitor and sponsor information.

SUNDAY, JULY 24 Reiki I - Introduction to Reiki – 9:30am-1pm. Join Lauren, as she dives deep into the ancient healing practice of Reiki, the Japanese term for “Universal Life Force Energy”, and helps you find your alignment within this healing and liberating spiritual modality. Reiki allows you to open your eyes to the energy that resides around and within us, the ever-present and omnipresent life force that emanates into existence. $111 Per Person. The Chacana Spiritual Center, 2299-B, Sarno Rd., Melbourne. 321-610-1698. ChanaCenter.com.

Floating Sound Meditation – 5:30-6:30pm. Experience a Sound meditation, from either a gong or singing bowls, that is sure to create a blissful vibe in your soul.

We will hang in hammocks while the gong or singing bowls will be played to access your greatest meditation state. $25.. Blissful.Energy, 240 S. Wickham Rd, West Melbourne. 321-327-8741. Blissful.Energy.

MONDAY, JULY 25 Deeksha Healing: The Oneness Blessing with Crystal Bowl Meditation – 5:30-7pm. Includes

powerful mantra and crystal bowl meditation and Deeksha Blessing, which is a transfer of energy to initiate higher states of consciousness. Brings a shift in perception resulting in clarity and spontaneous feelings of love, joy, peace and inner silence, dissolving negative life patterns and releasing cellular and energetic level traumas facilitating healing with Maria Banas. Bring yoga mat or pillow. $20. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-7299495. AquarianDreams.com/special-events.

FRIDAY, JULY 29 Journey Through The Chakras: Healing Practices For Your Energetic Body – 1-5pm. Gain a better understanding of our energetic body and its relation to our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. The major focus will be an exploration of the body’s 7 energy centers, also known as chakras. Explore how knowledge of these centers can lead to a deeper understanding of ourselves, as well as how blockages can lead to illness, imbalance, and dis-ease with Leah & Anthony.

Please bring a yoga mat., water, notebook and pen. $97 or paid in advance $77. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

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Breathwork + Sound Bath: A Sacred Healing Journey – 5:30-7:30pm. Within the guided breath work, students will learn to flush the body with fresh oxygen and energy, and to relax & calm the nervous system, allowing us to go deep within to discover and explore the Self, heal the body, release stuck energy and emotions, & connect to Spirit. Please bring a yoga mat. Led by Anthony Profeta & Leah Dubois. $35. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

AquarianDreams.com/special-events.

SATURDAY, JULY 30 Reiki 1 Certification Course – 11am-6pm. Reiki 1 with Usui/Holy Fire lll consists of an Attunement/ Placement given to the student and teaching by Usui, recognized worldwide. Holy Fire energy is a more refined source of higher consciousness that empowers the energies of the symbols and techniques used in Usui and Karuna Reiki. Topics covered: How Reiki works, The Holy Fire, Chakra functioning and balancing and more. 7 CEU’s for Yoga Alliance teachers. Maria Banas is a certified Reiki Master-Teacher. $160. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-7299495. AquarianDreams.com/special-events.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY. The CAPRA nationally accredited Port St. Lucie Parks & Recreation Department is seeking energetic, customer service-oriented candidates to serve the community part-time in our two fitness centers, located at the Community Center on Airoso Blvd. and the MIDFLORIDA Event Center on US1.

Serious candidates should have at least one year of experience in fitness and be able to acquire their Personal Training Certification 90 days from hire.

For more information about this position, please visit: GovernmentJobs.com/careers/cityofpsl.

START A CAREER YOU CAN BE PASSIONATE ABOUT. Publish your own Natural Awakenings magazine. Home based business complete with comprehensive training and support system. New franchises are available or purchase a magazine that is currently publishing. Call 239-530-1377 or visit NaturalAwakenings.com/own-a-magazine FOR SALE. Currently publishing Westchester/Putnam/Dutchess NY edition of Natural Awakenings.

Find more information about purchasing this existing franchise at WakeUpNaturally.com/franchise.

COMMUNITY 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.

DONATIONS NEEDED FOR CENTRAL BREVARD HUMANE SOCIETY – The Merritt Island Adoption Center and CBHS Shelter is in need of donations like Purina Cat, Kitten and Puppy Chow, canned food (kittens, puppies, cats and dogs), kitten formula (KMR), distilled water, blankets, comforters, sheets, towels, dog and cat toys, paper towels, rubbing alcohol, hand soap, Clorox bleach, Fabuloso, laundry and dish soap.

All donated items can be brought to the Humane Society, located at 1020 Cox Road in Cocoa. CritterSavers.com 321-636-3343 ext. 214.

THE DAILY BREAD SOUP KITCHEN IS IN DIRE NEED OF EATING UTENSILS – metal forks and spoons. Donations may be dropped off at the kitchen, 815 East Fee Avenue, Melbourne, 7 days a week, 7:30am-2:30pm.

321-723-1060.

PRODUCTS ORGANIC HERBAL INFUSION TEAS - Get Targeted Herbal Teas For The Liver, Kidney, Lymph/Blood, Pancreas, Prostate, Appendix & More. TerraLifeStore.com 954-459-1134.

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WEDNESDAY JULY 6

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 3

HealthyU: A Series of Conversations -Dementia – 6:30-8pm. Presented by Donna True, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Council on Aging of Martin County. Learn the difference between age-related and dementia-related memory changes, warning signs, how to cope and where to get help. Sessions are free, and available in-person at the Community Center, 2195 SE Airoso Blvd., Port St. Lucie, 772-878-2277.

WEDNESDAYS, JULY 6 JULY 20

Affirmative Prayer Chaplain Training Class – 12 noon. Rev Julia Baginski facilitates a 5-week Affirmative Prayer Chaplain Training Class. This training supports, uplifts, and transforms the way you interact with life. Class offered in sanctuary and on zoom. $10/class. Unity of Fort Pierce, 3414 Sunrise Blvd, 772-461-2272. UnityOfFortPierce.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 9

Unity’s Soul Retreat-Silent Retreat – 10am-4pm.

Give yourself permission to experience a day of silence. Spiritual practices include sitting and walking meditation, yoga, journaling exercises, a tea ceremony.

Benefits include stress release, a clear and focused mind. Experience your own peaceful Presence. Bring bag lunch. Refreshments will be available. $25. Unity of Fort Pierce, 3414 Sunrise Blvd, Fort Pierce. 772461-2272. UnityofFortPierce.com.

Buck Full Moon Sound Healing Session – 6–7:30pm.

In preparation of the upcoming full moon, release and clear what you no longer have to carry, make room for new insights, downloads, “Aha” moments and intuitive guidance. This is a powerful Sound Healing to unwind yourself, balance the cells in your body, and enter a blissful and mindful state. Elliot Museum, 825 NE Ocean Blvd, Stuart. $35. Contact host and Certified Sound Practitioner, Deena Rahill for more information, 786-488-7782 or visit SoundVibraton.net.

MONDAY, JULY 11

Healing Light Circle-Hocokah & Ho’oponopono – 6:30-8:30pm. During our Sacred Circle “Hocokah” we will be surrounded by a circle of flowers and candles as we pass a spiritual wand giving each participant time to speak words of emotions, feelings or life experiences.

Our Circle will end with the Ho’oponopono four-step Healing Prayer; a Hawaiian practice to heal and cleanse past negative memories. Please bring a pillow to sit on. $20. Facilitated by Divine Soul Wellness. Book via EventBrite or RSVP to Rachel Stevens 954-646-4374 with payment via Venmo @Rachel-Stevens-105 or Email: DivineSoulWellness@gmail.com

WEDNESDAY, JULY 13

Thunder Full Moon Vibrational Healing – 6pm.

Thunder Moon energy is wild and electric; seemingly at odds with the controlled Capricorn vibe. However, Capricorn Full Moon rituals show us this is the time to buck-up (July moon also known as Buck Moon) old ideas and make new ambitious plans. Try writing down old rules for living and symbolically rip them up or set them on fire, to make way for an exciting new way. $35.

Contact Deena Rahill Certified Sound Practitioner for more information 786-488-7782 or visit SoundVibration.net. Elliot Museum, 825 NW Ocean Blvd. Stuart.

FRIDAY, JULY 15

Dean Wellness & Body Aesthetics Open House – 2-6pm. The community is invited to attend an open house. Attendees will enjoy refreshments, demonstra-

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Healthy U Series: A Series of Conversations. Topic is Opioid Epidemic Awareness—6:30-8pm.

Presented by Dr. Deborah Dreher, PSL Resident; Officer Fred Knaggs, PSL Police Department; and Patricia Roberts, PSL Resident and Deputy Director, PSL Parks and Recreation Department. Learn how help our community understand the need for long-term support of people in recovery. Hear how to ask prescribing doctors: Is this an opioid, if so is it necessary and are there alternative to using this opioid for pain relief? Sessions are free, and available in-person at the Community Center, 2195 SE Airoso Blvd., Port St. Lucie, 772-878-2277.

FRIDAY AUGUST 12

Full Moon Sound Session—6-7:20pm. The August Sturgeon Full Moon falls in the sign of water-bearing Aquarius. The symbolism of the water bearer and the fish-inspired name of this month’s moon makes the Full Moon in Aquarius feel deeper than this air sign is comfortable with; a good dose of vibrational therapy can help balance you out tap into this special full moon’s attributes. $35. Elliot Museum, 825 NE Ocean Blvd, Stuart. Contact host and Certified Sound Practitioner, Deena Rahill for more information, 786-488-7782 or visit SoundVibraton.net to save your space.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17

Seeing as the Mystics See – 7pm. Wednesdays August 17- September 21 Free yourself from fears; connect to the joy and transform yourself and others. Delve into the lost Spiritual Tradition of Christianity, taking back the Love through contemplative practices and applying the teachings which our way-shower, Jesus, the Christ brought to us. Rev Janice leads a six-week exploration based on The Naked Now by Fr. Richard Rohr. In the sanctuary and on Zoom. $55 for all 6 paid in advance or $10 per class. Unity of Fort Pierce, 3414 Sunrise Blvd, Fort Pierce. 772-461-2272. UnityofFortPierce.com.

MONDAYS, AUGUST 22 & 29

Two Part Series, Basic Intro to Astrology—6:30-8:30pm. Want to better understand what “Houses, Signs and Planets” are in your birth chart, and how they impact your life? All educational worksheets will be provided. Please bring your exact time and place of birth. Facilitated by Divine Soul Wellness. Cost $30pp in advance for both classes or $35pp if booked separately. Class 1 $20 Class 2 $15 May book via EventBrite or RSVP to Rachel Stevens 954-646-4374 with payment via Venmo @Rachel-Stevens-105 Email: DivineSoulWellness@gmail.com. tions, raffles for Obagi products and free treatments, and learn about body aesthetic products including EmsculptNEO, Emsella, and PDO Thread Lift.

For more information or to reserve your free demo session, call 772-567-1500. Dean Wellness & Body Aesthetics is located at 1345 36th Street, Ste B, Vero Beach. DeanWellnessInstitute.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 16

Intro to Herbal Medicine – Noon-1pm. 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: Herbal Consults, Classes & Herb Shop - Jupiter, FL, 725 N. Highway A1A, D-103, Jupiter. 561-7689005. HerbsAndOwls.com/classes.

FRIDAY, JULY 22

Natural Serenity SoundBath--6:30-8pm – This will be a special Sound Bath experience with Anthony Profetas’ and using his new album “Natural Serenity”. Meditate into the combination of the serene sounds of the Singing Bowls and soothing sounds of nature to create the ultimate environment for relaxation & peace. Facilitated by Divine Soul Wellness. $25. Book via EventBrite or RSVP to Rachel Stevens 954-646-4374 with payment via Venmo @Rachel-Stevens-105 Email: DivineSoulWellness@gmail.com

SUNDAY, JULY 24

Home Farmacy Workshop - 2pm -3:30pm. Join us as Jess Grinnan, RYT 200, Health Consultant, debuts her much-loved Home Farmacy class on the

Treasure Coast. Learn tips for how to support the health for the whole family through natural methods and build your own home farmacy. $20. DTE-Yoga.com. Down to Earth Yoga Studio, 1649 SE Port Saint Lucie Blvd, Port Saint Lucie. 772-224-2444.

TUESDAY, JULY 26

Reiki Healing Circle – 6:30-8pm. Experience energy healing with Aromatherapy and or Crystals. Align and balance your Chakras to release negative energy. Declutter your mind and body to achieve harmony and balance. Facilitated by Divine Soul Wellness. Book via EventBrite or RSVP to Rachel Stevens 954-646-4374 with payment via Venmo @Rachel-Stevens-105. $15.

Email: DivineSoulWellness@gmail.com

THURSDAY, JULY 28

Vibrational Sound Self-Care Session—6-7:30pm.

Love is the highest form of energy. This powerful yet gentle sound vibrational healing gathers all the love you give to others and turns it into you. Love yourself first, and everything else falls into line. All participants receive a heart shaped Red Jasper crystal: Vitality Booster. Channeling the loving energies of Mother Earth, Red Jasper emphasizes the importance of nurturing yourself to achieve balance, good health, and well-being. $35. Elliot Museum, 825 NE Ocean Blvd, Stuart. Contact host and Certified Sound Practitioner, Deena Rahill for more information, 786-488-7782 or visit SoundVibraton.net.

Shamanic Journeying – 6:30-8:30pm. A transformative shamanic medicine wheel workshop where you’ll journey with intention to the sound of the sacred drum and connect with the living world and realms of spirit. $35. Herbs & Owls: Herbal Consults, Classes & Herb Shop - Jupiter, FL, 725 N. Highway A1A, D-103, Jupiter. 561-768-9005.

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DEADLINE: All listings must be received by the 10th of the month prior to publication. Calendar events must be submitted online at: MyNaturalAwakenings.com.

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Yoga in the Village – 10-11am. Yoga has been known to cause health and happiness. We’ll touch on all the major muscle groups with internal focus and deeper awareness, also we can work on any area that may be of concern to you on that day. Our full schedule and discount packages are available online at TheZenRoom.info or for more information call 321-544-8541. $15. The Zen Room, 631 Brevard Ave, Suite C, Cocoa Village.

Chair Yoga – 10-11am. A class for students that have a hard time getting up from the floor. This yoga class will center, connect and create bliss for all students of yoga. $15. Blissful.Energy, 240 S. Wickham Rd, West Melbourne. 321-327-8741. Blissful.Energy.

Kids Aerial Yoga – 4:15-5pm. Ages 6-12 will love hanging in the air and swinging in this fun aerial for kids’ class. Parents are welcomed to stay and watch or support their child or even leave and come back after the class. Second child and beyond are 50% off with the code “Sibling”. Let’s keep these kids active, look for our family package that includes services and classes for the parents too. $20. Blissful.Energy, 240 S. Wickham Rd, West Melbourne. 321-327-8741. Blissful.Energy.

TREASURE COAST Unity of Ft Pierce – 10am. Positive path for spiritual living, inclusive community, inspiring holistic spiritled living. Rev. Janice Cary uses stories, scripture and ancient wisdom teachings, meditation and music

to support people to live an empowered life. Uni-tot program teaches children self-esteem and life skills to thrive. In the sanctuary or the service can be viewed through VIRTUAL OPTION: Facebook Live Stream at facebook.com/unity.fortpierce/. Unity of Ft. Pierce 3414 Sunrise Blvd. Fort Pierce. 772-4612272. UnityofFortPierce.com.

Sunday Service – 10-11am. Join us for our Sunday Celebration Service and be blessed by a morning of spiritual insight, inspiration, fellowship, and community. 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.

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Sunday Sound Healing at The Elliott Museum – 2-3pm. Explore the benefits of sound vibration of gongs, crystal bowls, chimes and drums on our physical and emotional well-being. Participants are asked to lie down or sit (request a chair) and are taken on a journey of resonating sounds, altering their brain waves frequencies and allowing for healing to occur. Please bring a yoga mat, blanket, and pillow; and wear comfortable clothes. Contact Deena Rahill Certified Sound Practitioner for more information or sign up on the website: SoundVibration.net. 786-488-7782. $30. 825 NE Ocean Blvd, Stuart.

Unheated Hatha Flow Yoga – 4:30-4:45pm. This gentle practice involves breath, body, and mind.

Breathing, yoga poses and meditation to relieve stress and support healthy habits. Led by Michelle Redlein. $19 drop in or packages available at DTE-Yoga.com.

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

monday SPACE COAST Gentle Hatha Yoga – 11am-12pm. Traditional yoga postures, breathing techniques and meditation to bring back balance and healing to body, mind and spirit. Accessible to all ages and body types. Led by Cindy. Please bring your own mat. $12 or Yoga Memberships (10 classes for $75). To preregister visit: AquarianDreams.com/weekly-yoga-calendar.

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

Yin Yoga – 12:30-1:45pm. Yin Yoga with Marilyn allows a gentle opening of the body using props to support the pose held for 4-5 minutes. Reiki Healing will be offered to each student during the class and end with the meditative sound bath with crystal bowls. All Levels. Please bring your own mat. $12 or Yoga Memberships (10 classes for $75). To preregister visit: AquarianDreams.com/weekly-yogacalendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

TREASURE COAST Unheated Hatha Flow Yoga - 8:15-9:15am. This gentle practice involves breath, body, and mind.

Breathing, yoga poses and meditation to relieve stress and support healthy habits. Led by Michelle Redlein. $19 drop in or packages available at DTE-Yoga.com. Down to Earth Yoga Studio, 1649 SE Port Saint Lucie Blvd, Port Saint Lucie.

772-224-2444.

Qigong Level 1 – 9-10am. A healing workout. Held Monday, Wednesday and Friday at Environmental Learning Center 255 Live Oak Dr, Vero Beach. Call 772-589-5050, Visit DiscoverELC.org sign up.

Membership discounts available.

Chair Yoga – 10-11am. 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.

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ne of the best-kept secrets in medicine is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT). Here, you breathe pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber. Injured or damaged cells replicate using an eightfold increase in a patient’s own stem cells during this treatment. The pressure pushes oxygen into the plasma to reach injured areas anywhere in the body.

HBOT has proven effective for COVID-19 and its long haulers, anti-aging issues like cognitive fog, dementia, and Alzheimer’s. It also treats people who’ve experienced physical and concussive trauma. “It can return these veterans to

their families free of PTSD and other injuries,” says Raymond Crallé, a Registered Physical Therapist who leads the team.

“We can help people who think their golden years aren’t so golden.”

The outpatient Delray Beach facility offers an effective combination of HBOT and physical therapy. Their hyperbaric chambers are clear acrylic, preventing claustrophobia. Chambers include an entertainment center. Blankets and pillows keep users comfortable.

Professionally trained staff are HBOT proficient in safety procedures. “There are 14 Medicare and insurance-approved

conditions. We also treat stroke patients, professional athletes, and others seeking wellness goals,” says Crallé.

Crallé has been involved in the breakthrough use of HBOT and in many published studies.

He has worked with children and adults and participated in an HBOT study for Veterans. Crallé was recognized by his peers as a pioneer in the field of hyperbaric medicine.

Contact Oxygen Rescue Care Centers of America, 525 NE 3rd Ave, Ste 107, Delray Beach, FL 33444, 561-819-0412.

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Zoom Qigong– 10:30-11:30am. Held on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Call 772-4536449, Email JohnTheCloudWalker@gmail.com or visit TheCloudWalker.com to sign up. Discounted class packages available.

Bingo – 7-9pm. Facilitated by Do You Give A Ruck,?

Inc, a veteran’s non-profit organization on the Treasure Coast with the mission to make a difference in veterans’ lives through awareness building and fundraising in support of veterans and veteran causes. Current fundraising efforts have been focused on helping build duplexes to house homeless veterans. Tail-Gators Brews 464 SW Port St. Lucie Blvd. #103, Port Saint Lucie. Call 772-584-5157 for more info.

Chair Yoga – 3-4pm. Relax and stretch using contemporary yoga styles. Call Yogi Kathleen at 203232.9763 to register. $10 per class. Unity of Fort Pierce, 3414 Sunrise Blvd, Ft. Pierce. 772-461-2272.

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AntiGravity Aerial Yoga – 7:30pm. Explore poses to strengthen the trust needed to master the many flips and tricks Aerial Yoga. Enjoy the benefits of deep breathing, long held inversions and deep stretches.

Hammock provides support with no impact to joints or bones. Just Breathe Aerials, 270 NW Peacock Blvd, Ste 112, Port St. Lucie, 772-877-2122. Book online at JustBreatheAerials.com or MindBody App.

Monday Yoga at The Botanical Gardens - 5-6pm.

Using the principals of Yoga Asana, Instructor Dale Johnson helps students learn to move more freely and with less pain. Class focuses on alignment, stillness, concentration, breath, and lightness. Please bring yoga mat, water, and towel. Members Free, Non-Members $10. Registration required at PSLBG.org/yoga. Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens, 2410 SE Westmoreland Blvd., Port St. Lucie. info@pslbg.org.

Bingo – 5-8pm. Facilitated by Do You Give A Ruck?, Inc, a veteran’s non-profit organization on the Treasure Coast with the mission to make a difference in veterans’ lives through awareness building and fundraising in support of veterans and veteran causes. Current fundraising efforts have been focused on helping build duplexes to house homeless veterans. Filthy’s 1238 16th St., Vero Beach. Call 772-584-5157 for more info.

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

(Love-Offering appreciated). In person. Facilitated by Kathryn Joy. Unity of Fort Pierce, 3414 Sunrise Blvd, Ft. Pierce. 772-461-2272. UnityofFortPierce.com.

tuesday SPACE COAST

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

Provides the tools you need to walk into any yoga class and feel comfortable with Cindy Jovanovich. Please bring your own mat. $12 or Yoga Memberships (10 classes for $75). To preregister visit: AquarianDreams. com/weekly-yoga-calendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

Stretch and Restore Yoga – 11am-12:15pm. Join Jessica in a stretch and restore yoga class where you gently stretch a muscle group creating balance and

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relaxation. $10 drop in or 10 classes for $85. Sundari Yoga Studio, 46 North Brevard Ave, Cocoa Beach.

321-591-4457. SundariYogaStudio.com.

Kundalini, Healing & Meditation – 12:30-1:30pm. A blend of beginners Kundalini awakening Kriyas, energy clearing meditations and a range of breathing techniques are used quiet the mind. Yoga mantra music is used to encourage an uplift in being. Led by Leah Dubois.

Please bring your own mat. $12 or yoga membership (10 Classes for $75). To preregister visit: AquarianDreams. com/weekly-yoga-calendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

Hatha Yoga – 5:30-6:30pm. Multi-level class for beginners and intermediates. Led by Ellen Cameron whose experience allows her to modify asana to the students’ ability, so they get the benefits of the practice without strain. Please bring your own mat. $12 or yoga membership (10 classes for $75). To preregister visit: AquarianDreams.com/weekly-yoga-calendar.

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

Body Sculpting and Yoga Express – 5:30-6:30pm.

Tone your muscles with a wide variety of exercises and get all the benefits of yoga in this express class.

Each class is different so you and your muscles will never be bored. $10 per person. Natural Approach Wellness Center, 2002 Pennwood Drive, Melbourne.

321-725-2438. MyNaturalApproach.com.

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Intermediate Qigong and Tai Chi– 9-10am. A healing workout. Held Tuesdays and Thursdays at Environmental Learning Center 255 Live Oak Dr, Vero Beach. Call 772-589-5050, Visit DiscoverELC. org sign up. Membership discounts available.

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AntiGravity Fitness – 10am. Work out while learning the basics of our technique and how to safely invert.

Building strength while enduring very low impact will help to also build balance, tone, and trust the hammock. Just Breathe Aerials, 270 NW Peacock Blvd, Ste 112, Port St. Lucie, 772-877-2122. Book online at JustBreatheAerials.com or MindBody App. Life Raft – 2-4pm. A low-cost fitness program specifically designed for individuals in substance use disorder recovery programs. Offered in an open and welcoming environment for those seeking physical, social and mental well-being while in recovery. $10 per month. For more information call 772-807-4499. Located in the Humana Fitness & Wellness Center at the MidFlorida Event Center, 9221 SE Event Center Place, PSL. CityofPSL. com/government/department/parks-recreation/fitness.

Tune-up Tuesday at The Elliott Museum – 2-3pm.

Participate in sound vibrational experience with gongs, crystal bowls, chimes and drums. During this one-hour session, participants lie down on mats or sit (request a chair) and are bathed head to toe in sound vibration. Please bring a yoga mat, pillow, and blanket; and wear comfortable clothes. Contact Deena Rahill Certified Sound Practitioner, for more information or sign up directly on the website: SoundVibration. net, 786-488-7782 $25. 825 NE Ocean Blvd, Stuart.

Drum Circle – 6-7pm. Come be a part of this Community Rhythm Experience. Our circle will assist you to raise your personal vibration and release inner blocks.

We offer a judgement free environment, and all are welcome. Donation. Scented Dragon 6992 Hancock Dr. Port St. Lucie. 772-877-2102.

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

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

wednesday

Are you frustrated with doctors that spend only minutes with you? Imagine a physician who listens & gets to the root cause of your condition!

Yale (Yoel) R. Smith, M.D., incorporates 37 years of medical experience while he takes a deep dive into your medical history exploring every symptom and ailment. Dr. Smith combines Traditional Medicine and an Integrative Approach. You will leave not only feeling heard but informed and empowered to take charge of your health.

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

Provides the tools you need to walk into any yoga class and feel comfortable with Cindy Jovanovich. Please bring your own mat. $12 or Yoga Memberships (10 classes for $75). To preregister visit: AquarianDreams. com/weekly-yoga-calendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

Yin Yoga – 12:30-1:45pm. Yin Yoga is a profound, meditative approach to yoga with a physical focus on accessing the connective tissue and fascia and regulating the flow of energy in the body. Please bring your own mat. Led by Leah Dubois. $12 or yoga membership (10 classes for $75). To preregister visit: AquarianDreams. com/weekly-yoga-calendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

Gentle Vinyasa with Healing Gong – 4-5pm. Gentle flowing vinyasa yoga sequences to warm up the body, focusing on alignment, strength, balance, and flexibility. The Healing Gong Meditation will help you to relax as it bathes you in healing vibrations of sound.

Led by Marilyn Diaz. $12 or yoga membership (10 classes for $75). To preregister visit: AquarianDreams. com/weekly-yoga-calendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

Aerial Yoga – 5:30-6:30pm. This is a high energy class that will be using an Aerial Hammock that is meant to warm the muscles, stretch them out then

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finally relax in a meditative state. Please wear workout clothes, no jewelry or zippers allowed in the hammocks. $20. Blissful.Energy, 240 S. Wickham Rd, West Melbourne. 321-327-8741. Blissful.Energy.

Yoga Strength & Balance Flow – 6-7pm. Practice mindful movements to help strengthen, tone, and balance the body. Modifications are offered. Bring water. $10 per person. Natural Approach Wellness Center, 2002 Pennwood Drive, Melbourne. 321-725-2438.

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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.

Free Meditation Meeting – 7-8pm. This is a weekly meeting that will revolve around exploring different meditations. Sharing your meditation practice with others and being around likeminded people. Free.

Blissful.Energy, 240 S. Wickham Rd, West Melbourne. 321-327-8741. Blissful.Energy.

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Power Yoga – 11am. Move through a series of challenging and energetic movements that will increase your flexibility and restore balance. Incorporating Vinyasa and Ashtanga, strengthen core muscles, improve flexibility, each class unique. Just Breathe Aerials, 270 NW Peacock Blvd, Ste 112, Port St. Lucie, 772-877-2122. Book online at JustBreatheAerials.com or MindBody App. Insight Meditation – 11-11:30am. Holding meditations with Rev. Janice in our sanctuary or join via Zoom with meeting ID of 772-461-2272. Love Offerings appreciated. Unity of Fort Pierce, 3414 Sunrise Blvd. Fort Pierce. 772-461-2272. UnityofFtPierce.com.

Gentle Yoga Class - 2-3pm. Stretch, laugh and release.

Class will evolve as we figure out together how bendy each participant is on an individual basis and what we need add to our practice to improve our flexibility using a combination of chair and mat poses. $10. Led by Merry Jones from InHervision and held at Spark of the Divine, 1780 Old Dixie Hwy, Vero Beach. For more information email Merry@InHervision.net or call 518-860-4400.

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

Practitioner’s welcome. Free. Donations accepted.

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

All-Levels Warm Vinyasa Flow Yoga – 6:30-7:45pm.

A gently heated room helps to loosen the muscles to help you expand your postures and work more deeply. Moving meditation with breath focus and proper alignment as the class flows together. Tailored for all levels. Led

by Ashley Lynn. $19 drop in or packages available at DTE-Yoga.com. Down to Earth Yoga Studio, 1649 SE Port Saint Lucie Blvd, Port Saint Lucie. 772-224-2444.

thursday SPACE COAST Gentle Yoga– 11-Noon. Gentle multi-level Hatha Yoga class. Uses variety of breath techniques, targeted poses and relaxation methods. Led by KP. Please bring your own mat. $12 or yoga membership (10 classes for $75).

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

Kundalini, Healing & Meditation – 12:30-1:30pm. A blend of beginners Kundalini awakening Kriyas, energy clearing meditations and a range of breathing techniques

are used quiet the mind. Yoga mantra music is used to encourage an uplift in being. Led by Leah Dubois.

Please bring your own mat. $12 or yoga membership (10 Classes for $75). To preregister visit: AquarianDreams. com/weekly-yoga-calendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

Sivananda Yoga – 5:30-6:45pm. Sivananda Yoga is a classical style of hatha yoga. This sequence of 12 basic asanas is practiced so that each asana prepares you for the next. This class is created for all levels with modifications. Taught by Jimmie a certified Sivananda teacher. $10 drop in or 10 classes for $85. Sundari Yoga Studio, 46 North Brevard Ave, Cocoa Beach.

321-591-4457. SundariYogaStudio.com.

Hatha Yoga - 5:15-6:15pm. Traditional multi-level class to bring you back to a place of peace, oneness, and your true self. Recommended for beginners and intermediates. Led by Leah. Please bring your own mat. $12 or yoga membership (10 classes for $75). To preregister visit: AquarianDreams.com/weekly-yogacalendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

Power Yoga Flow – 6-7pm. A practice that has effort and surrender, with sequences that are approachable and creative, challenging yet fun. $10 per person. Natural Approach Wellness Center, 2002 Pennwood Drive, Melbourne. 321-725-2438. MyNaturalApproach.com.

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Unheated Hatha Flow Yoga - 8:15-9:15am. This gentle practice involves breath, body, and mind.

Breathing, yoga poses and meditation to relieve stress and support healthy habits. Led by Michelle Redlein. $19 drop in or packages available at DTE-Yoga.com.

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

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INDIAN RIVER BIKRAM YOGA DOWN TO EARTH YOGA 600 N. US Hwy 1, Ste 602 772-925-9697 IndianRiverBikram.com

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414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A) 321-795-9495 AquarianDreams.com

MELBOURNE BLISSFUL ENERGY 240 S. Wickham Rd. 321-327-8741 Blissful.Energy

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JUST BREATHE AERIALS 270 NW Peacock Blvd., Ste 112 772-877-2122 JustBreatheAerials.com

SATELLITE BEACH HATHA YOGA WITH MARILYN Pelican Beach Clubhouse 1495 Hwy A1A 321-773-6458

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

AntiGravity Pilates –10am. The newest suspension training program from Christopher Harrison’s AntiGravity Fitness, this certified technique allows practitioners to perform classical and contemporary Pilates exercises from the mat, reformer, cadillac, and ladder barrel - all on the Harrison AntiGravity Hammock. Just Breathe Aerials, 270 NW Peacock Blvd, Ste 112, Port St. Lucie, 772-877-2122. Book online at JustBreatheAerials.com or MindBody App. Psychic Medium Readings – 12-4pm with Jessica.

Psychic mediums are sensitive & intuitive enough to hear, feel, and see information coming from the other side. Join Psychic Medium Jessica Watson who will guide you on your journey. Walk-ins welcome or call for an appointment. Psychic & the Genie, 825 Seaway Drive, Hutchinson Island/Fort Pierce. 772448-8061. PsychicNTheGenie.com.

Zumba Class – 12:30-1:20pm. Are you ready to party yourself into shape? That’s exactly what the Zumba program is all about. It’s an exhilarating, effective, east-tofollow, Latin inspired, calorie burning, dance fitness party that’s moving millions of people towards joy and health.

Instructor, Suzy. Port St. Lucie, Community Center, 2195 SE Airoso Blvd., 772-878-2277. PSL.Parks.com Life Raft – 2-4pm. A low-cost fitness program specifically designed for individuals in substance use disorder recovery programs. Offered in an open and welcoming environment for those seeking physical, social and mental well-being while in recovery. $10 per month. For more information call 772-807-4499.

Located in the Humana Fitness & Wellness Center at the MidFlorida Event Center, 9221 SE Event Center Place, PSL. CityofPSL.com/government/ department/parks-recreation/fitness.

Spin, Sculpt & Stretch – 6-7pm. This is a 20/20/20 class. 20 minutes of cycling, 20 minutes of body sculpting and 20 minutes of stretching following your intense workout. Class is free with membership – non-member fee is $5 for adults. MIDFLORIDA Event Center – Recreation Department, 9221 SE Event Center PL., Port St Lucie. Class reservations required, call 772 204-7101. CityofPSL.com/government/departments/parks-recreation/fitness.

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Qigong infused Yoga – 9:15-10:30am. Create balance and well-being with Qigong infused Yoga taught by Jill. $10 drop in or 10 classes for $85.

Sundari Yoga Studio, 46 North Brevard Ave, Cocoa Beach. 321-591-4457. SundariYogaStudio.com.

Yoga for Beginners – 11am-12pm. Support and instruction about foundation poses, proper alignment in the poses, breathing techniques and meditation. Provides the tools you need to walk into any yoga class and feel comfortable with Cindy Jovanovich. Please bring your own mat. $12 or yoga memberships (10 classes for $75). accepted. To preregister 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. Yin Yoga is a profound, meditative approach to yoga with a physical focus on accessing the connective tissue and fascia and regulating the flow of energy

Hatha Yoga with Marilyn Mon. & Wed.

6:30-7:45 pm Pelican Beach Club House

Benefits:

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in the body. Led by Cindy Jovanovich. Please bring your own mat. $12 or yoga membership (10 classes for $75). To preregister visit: AquarianDreams.com/ weekly-yoga-calendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

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Warm Vinyasa – 6am. A challenging and dynamic flow that combines breath with movement to encourage students to step outside their comfort zone to expand body and mind. Awaken strength, concentration, energy, and balance. Open to students of all levels. Just Breathe Aerials, 270 NW Peacock Blvd, Ste 112, Port St. Lucie, 772-877-2122. Book online at JustBreatheAerials.com or MindBody App. Senior Fitness - 8-8:50am. Designed to increase muscular strength, range of motion, coordination, agility, and balance to improve the participant’s daily life.

Music is used to enhance the format and create an upbeat and positive experience. This class is primarily for seniors, but it is also a great class for anyone just starting out. Class is free with membership -non-member fee - $5. Port St. Lucie Community Center – Recreation Department, 2195 SE Airoso Blvd., Port St. Lucie. Class reservations required call 772-873-6432. CityofPSL. com/government/departments/parks-recreation/fitness.

Tai Chi – 10:30-11:30am. $10 per class or $50 for 6 classes. Contact Eric Ellegood for more information at EllegoodEric@gmail.com. Held in the sanctuary.

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

772-461-2272. UnityofFortPierce.com.

Tea Leaf Readings - 11am-3pm. Tea leaves are used as a divination tool to explore the past, present and future.

It is the art of identifying symbols and interpreting messages found in the shapes and configurations of tea leaves. Genie’s Gems, 21 SW Flagler Ave., Downtown Stuart. 772-678-6228.

Intuitive Medium Readings – 12-4pm with Jessica.

Psychic mediums are sensitive & intuitive enough to hear, feel, and see information coming from the other side. Join Psychic Medium Jessica Watson who will guide you on your journey. Walk-ins welcome or call for an appointment. Psychic & the Genie, 825 Seaway Drive, Hutchinson Island/Fort Pierce. 772-4488061. PsychicNTheGenie.com.

Community Love Donation Flow with Yoga – 6-7pm.

All are welcome. This gentle practice involves breath, body, and mind. Breathing, yoga poses and meditation to relieve stress and support healthy habits. Led by teacher trainee Keri Postol. Suggested $8 donation.

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

Drum Circle – 6-7pm. Come be a part of this Community Rhythm Experience. Our circle will assist you to raise your personal vibration and release inner blocks.

We offer a judgement free environment, and all are welcome. Donation. Scented Dragon 6992 Hancock Dr. Port St. Lucie. 772-877-2102.

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

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

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Yoga in the Village – 10-11am. Yoga has been known to cause health and happiness. We’ll touch on all the major muscle groups with internal focus and deeper awareness, also we can work on any area that may be of concern to you on that day. Our full schedule and discount packages are available online at TheZenRoom.info or for more

information call 321-544-8541. $15. The Zen Room, 631 Brevard Ave, Suite C, Cocoa Village.

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Unheated Hatha Flow Yoga - 8-9am. This gentle practice involves breath, body, and mind. Breathing, yoga poses and meditation to relieve stress and support healthy habits. Led by Alex Vetterlein. $19 drop in or packages available at DTE-Yoga.com. Down to Earth Yoga Studio, 1649 SE Port Saint Lucie Blvd, Port Saint Lucie. 772-224-2444.

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.

Walking Qigong – 9 -10am. Held at Environmental Learning Center, 255 Live Oak Drive, Vero Beach Call 772-589-5050, Visit DiscoverELC.org sign up.

Membership discounts available.

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

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

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Tea Leaf Readings - 11am-3pm. Tea leaves are used as a divination tool to explore the past, present and future. It is the art of identifying symbols and interpreting messages found in the shapes and configurations of tea leaves. Genie’s Gems, 21 SW Flagler Ave., Downtown Stuart. 772-678-6228.

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ACUPUNCTURE HEALTHY HEALING ACUPUNCTURE & INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE 1395 N. Courtenay Pkwy, Ste 202 Merritt Island, 321-252-3720 HealthyHealingClinic.com Acupuncture, Cosmetic Acupuncture, Micro Needling, LED Therapy, Herbal Therapy, Homeopathic Therapy, Vitamin Injection Therapy, Cupping, Massage and Nutrition. Michelle Connell, AP, DOM, can help you overcome pain and balance your body to maintain health.

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

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1600 W. Eau Gallie Blvd, Ste 104 Melbourne, 321-622-4447 UpperCervicalCare.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 13.

SCENTED DRAGON US 1 Port St Lucie,772-877-2102 Downtown Ft Pierce, 772-301-3814 Jensen Beach Mall, 772-208-5592 Find Treasure Coast’s most experienced readers through any of our stores. Connect with your Spirit and Angel Guides and find the answers and guidance you seek. See ad, page 37.

BOTANICAL GARDENS PORT ST. LUCIE BOTANICAL GARDENS 2410 SE Westmoreland Blvd.

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CBD HEMP PRODUCTS NATURE’S HEALTHY HARVEST 2330 N. Wickham Rd, Ste 14 Melbourne, 321-610-3989 Top rated & tested CBD oil, capsules, gummies, topicals, literature, classes.

CHILDREN’S HEALTH CHILDREN’S HEALTHCARE OF BREVARD Margaret Witzleb, MSN, ARNP 2351 W. Eau Gallie Blvd, Ste 4 Melbourne, 321-775-0477

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CHIROPRACTIC: AUTO INJURIES MELBOURNE CHIROPRACTIC SPINE & INJURY 490 Center Lake Dr, Ste 100A Palm Bay, 321-499-4608 WestMelbourneChiropractor.com Steve Canuel, DC specialized in Auto injuries to realign the body, relieve pain, and improve recovery time from whiplash, headaches, jaw/back/neck pain, dizziness & more. See ad, page 36.

CLEANING: NATURAL PROVERBS 31 CLEANING SERVICE Brevard & parts of Indian River 321-210-8538 Proverbs31CleaningService.com We offer personalized, yet affordable service. Our all-natural cleaning products are safe for your family/pets. Aromatherapy included. Senior discounts. Prices upfront. Licensed, insured, & bonded.

COACHING: INTUITIVE CORNELIA GILBERT LLC Transformative Coaching CorneliaGilbert.com 321-504-8188 Providing a safe space to gain clarity, manage inner conflicts, anxiety, guilt, finding your authentic self, healing from within, reconnect with/develop your innate gifts.

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

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COMMUNITY SUPPORT PORT ST. LUCIE’S PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT 772-878-2277 ParksPSL.com FB: Port St. Lucie Parks & Recreation Award winning programs, ongoing mental health series, fitness classes for all ages. Memberships. PSL Community Center and Humana Fitness & Wellness Center at the MIDFLORIDA Event Center.

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COUNSELING ATLANTEAN HEALING ARTS 1680 Highway A1A, Ste 4 Satellite Beach, 321-543-8882 AtlanteanHealingArts.com Explore the Ancient Mystery School traditions, teachings and healing methods. Trained teachers and healers provide classes and personalized healing sessions including emotional cord cutting. See ad, page 27.

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

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

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

DIGESTION SOLUTIONS VITALITY WELLNESS AND NUTRITION CENTER

Christi Buck, RDN, LD, CLT-Owner/Founder vwanc.com Helping health-minded, self-empowered women finally end their life long digestive issues by finding the missing pieces to their health puzzle so they can feel vibrant again.

DREAM CONSULTANTS MERRY JONES, RPSGT, CRT, RYT 200 Reiki Master & Yoga Instructor 518-860-4400 Merry@InHerVision.net

Guidance and healing along your spiritual path. Improve balance and flexibility, address pain and create quality sleep patterns. Yoga, breathwork, dream Interpretation, energy healing. Private and groups.

FACIALS & SKIN CARE MASSAGES WITH PURPOSE AND SKIN CARE Ginger Taylor, LE, LMT Melbourne/Palm Bay 321-480-9986 MassagesWithPurpose.com Advanced, Personalized care: Organic Lymphatic facials, Plant-based Stem Cell facials, Infused Oxygen Lifts, Anti-aging skin care, Illuminating Lightening facials, Acne Facials, Advanced Peels, Dermaplaning, Microcurrent Face-Lift, Microdermabrasion, MicroNeedling, and Teeth Whitening products and support. Helping clients transition towards a healthier complexion.

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FARMS: LOCAL & ORGANIC FLORIDA FIELDS TO FORKS, CSA 1200 Corey Rd Malabar, 321-229-5288 FloridaFieldsToForks.com A local CSA farm, offering beyond organically raised grass-fed/grass-finished Angus beef, Berkshire pork, Katahdin lamb, chicken eggs, raw cow and goat milk, vegetables, and more.

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

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

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.

PARADISE HEALTH & NUTRITION 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.

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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, food detox, essential oils, blood typing along with vitamins, minerals, herbs, homeopathics and natural foods.

HERBALISTS 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 17.

HOLISTIC LIFESTYLE COMMUNITY 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 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.

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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 13.

HERBAL PRODUCTS LILY’S HERBS & MORE Online & Renningers Flea Market. Antiques & Unique Vintage Market Melbourne LilysHerbs.com We specialize in natural and organic herbal blends: teas; hand-poured beeswax candles; vegan, organic and specialty soaps; Happy Fizzy bath bombs and Yummy Honey! Fri, Sat & Sun 9am-4pm.

JC Jones, CH, LMT, NGH, IAHP Indian Harbour Beach, 321-775-5797 BrevardHypnosis.com Neutralize and eliminate the cause of your unwanted habits and behaviors.

Heal from past experiences. Achieve your highest potential (even when everything else might have failed). Compassionate and professional. Virtual sessions available. (NGH #78668).

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).

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ELIZABETH L CAMPBELL, BCH

YALE (YOEL) R. SMITH, MD,

TRANSPERSONAL LIFE COACH

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

DABA, BCASI, AFAAFM, BCABARM Center for Anti-Aging Aesthetic and Rejuvenation Medicine 321-421-7111, Viera AntiAgingIM.com

Elizabeth Papp-Stinson 585-313-6668, AmethistLady59@hotmail.com MyChildhoodGettingOverIt.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.

Hypertension, diabetes, mold/Lyme, sleep issues, hypothyroidism, erectile dysfunction, heart attack prevention, autoimmune diseases, chronic fatigue, food allergies, congestive heart failure, G.I. issues and more. See ad, page 37.

IV THERAPY RADIANTLY HEALTHY DRIP LOUNGE

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

DEBORAH A. DEMARTA, MD, FACS, FAARFM Institute of 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 9.

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 22.

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 22.

LYMPHATIC THERAPY NURTURING SOL HEALING ARTS Heather Leah, BA, LMT The Viera Business Center 5595 Schenck Ave, Ste 8 Rockledge, 941-248-9127 NurturingSol.com State of the art Assisted Lymphatic Therapy. Holistic solution to boost immune system; help relieve lymphedema, post-surgical scarring, inflammation, chronic health issues & more. Additional modalities offered. (MA90143, MM17447)

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.

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

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

You are more than your diagnosis.

Let’s explore how your mind, body, and soul can work together to create balance and peace in your life.

LIFE COACHES AWESOME WELLNESS & COUNSELING, LLC Shamekah Shaw, RN Port St. Lucie, 772-626-6376 ShamekahShaw.com

your life.

Holistic healing for mind, spirit, body.

Life Coaching, Functional Nutrition Counseling, Spiritual & Soul Care.

Personal & professional coaching.

Restore wholeness to every area of

MASSAGE THERAPY DANIELLE DEMPSEY, LMT 321-431-8280 Melbourne/Palm Bay Integrative massage therapy customized to your specific needs, including: Therapeutic/Deep Tissue, Tabletop Thai and Pregnancy Massage. Hot stones, infrared lights, and aromatherapy are always complimentary. (MA91001)

EAST COAST ELITE MASSAGE Erin Dixon, LMT Brevard County, 321-614-1851 EastCoastEliteMassage.com Offering mobile massage in the comfort of your home or office including Deep Tissue, Swedish, Geriatric, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Sports Massage, Reiki, Aromatherapy and more.

(MA96856)

OHANA TREE MASSAGE AND YOGA 1044 NE Jensen Beach Blvd Jensen Beach, 888-229-7255 OhanaTreeMassageandYoga.com Specializing in Deep Tissue and Trigger Point Therapeutic Massage.

Individual and group Yoga sessions.

Serving Jensen Beach and surrounding cities for over 10 years.

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MEDICAL MARIJUANA SIKORA INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE 1255 37th St, Ste B Vero Beach, 772-228-6882 SikoraMedical.com Dr. Alita Gonsalves Sikora offers a holistic approach to traditional Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with acupuncture, medical marijuana, bioidentical hormone therapy, weight loss and PRP injections for joints, hair loss, and facial rejuvenation.

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

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

PSYCHIC AND THE GENIE 313 Colorado Ave Stuart, 772-678-6170 825 Seaway Drive Hutchinson Island, 772-448-8061 PsychicNTheGenie.com Two convenient locations in downtown Stuart and Hutchinson Island offering a wide assortment of incense, candle, books, sage, crystals, CBD Products and more. Psychic medium readings and Aura Photography available. Open 7 days a week. Monday-Saturday. 10am-6pm. Sunday 10am-5pm.

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SCENTED DRAGON Port St. Lucie, 772-877-2102 Ft. Pierce, 772-302-3814 Jensen Beach, 772-208-5592 Treasure Coast’s premier metaphysical store, now with three locations. Incense, crystals, stones, sage, candles, jewelry, workshops & more. Daily Readers and knowledgeable staff always on hand. Open 7 days. See ad, page 37.

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.

NEUROFEEDBACK 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.

PODCASTS NATURAL INSPIRATIONS PODCAST Produced by Natural Awakenings Listen: podcast.my-na.com Subscribe: YouTube.com/ myNaturalAwakenings Each episode features conversations with local natural health experts on the Space and Treasure Coast helping you to make lifestyle choices to enhance your wellbeing.

PRP & STEM CELL THERAPY 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.

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NEUROPATHY STUART FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC & ACUPUNCTURE CENTER Dr. Leon Gonyo, D.C., F.I.A.M.A. 6094 SE Federal Hwy, 772-781-0192 StuartFamilyChiro.com Lasting relief with no surgery, shots, or dangerous addictive medications, using low level laser therapy and acupuncture to reverse nerve damage. 100% Noninvasive. Free evaluation.

PET SUPPLIES: NATURAL NATURAL PET SPECIALTY SHOP 2255 Wickham Rd, Ste 103 Melbourne, 321-259-3005 NaturalPetSpecialtyShop.com Featuring: grain-free, highquality protein, raw & organic pet foods, treats, supplements, homeopathic and herbal remedies, chemical-free grooming products, natural flea & tick supplies and much more. See ad, page 21.

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.

TESS, THE TREASURE COAST MEDIUM 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.

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QIGONG THE CLOUDWALKER PLACE Serving Treasure Coast, Vero Beach In person & virtual, 772-453-6449 TheCloudWalker.com Classes in person/online: qigong, Tai Chi, self-defense. Instructor certification, distance healing, acupressure. Rare therapeutic qigong forms for COPD, immune system deficiencies, anxiety disorders, parkinsonism, diabetes and CVA.

REGENERATIVE MEDICINE DALY INTEGRATED MEDICAL GROUP, LLC 2708 Garden St Titusville, 321-267-4324 DalyIMG.com If you are suffering from knee pain, shoulder pain, sciatica, etc., we offer several therapies as alternatives to surgery or pain killers. We are a full-service wellness clinic.

REIKI 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.

SOUND HEALING 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.

SPIRITUALITY UNITY OF FORT PIERCE 3414 Sunrise Blvd.

Fort Pierce, 772-461-2272 UnityOfFortPierce.com A positive, practical approach to living life on Purpose. Services 10 a.m. in our sanctuary (social distancing & masks). Facebook livestream at Facebook.com/Unity.FortPierce. See ad, page 38.

UNITY SPIRITUAL CENTER OF VERO BEACH 950 43rd Ave Vero Beach, 772-562-1133 UnityOfVero.org Join us 10 am. for our Sunday Celebration Service and be blessed by a morning of spiritual insight, inspiration, fellowship, and community.

All are welcome!

TEETH WHITENING MASSAGES WITH PURPOSE AND SKIN CARE Melbourne/Palm Bay 321-480-9986 MassagesWithPurpose.com Advanced, Professional Teeth Whitening removes stains deep into the dentin of your teeth. Perfect for coffee, tea, soda and wine drinkers. Pamper yourself with one of our Designer Facials for a complete glow! Enjoy your smile again with whiter, brighter teeth. MA75423/ MM35261

THERMOGRAPHY SPACE COAST THERMOGRAPHY Dr. Kristen Barry Rockledge/Suntree, 321-574-9014 SpaceCoastThermography.com FDA approved radiation-free Breast and Full Body Screenings. Highest quality images in Brevard County. MD report and all images (4-ways) included. Affordable and Grants available.

VETERINARIANS DR. MATT PARKER, DVM, CVA, CVMMP, VMRT Holistic Veterinary House-Calls Stuart, Palm City, Hobe Sound & Jupiter DrMattParker.com Vet@DrMattParker.com House-Call Dog & Cat WholeFoods Nutrition, Herbs, Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Massage, Rehab Exercises, Energy-Healing, Routine & Specialty Labs & Diagnostics, Western Medications when needed, Vaccine Titers.

WELLNESS CENTERS BREVARD ACUPUNCTURE & INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE 1978 US 1 #107 Rockledge, 321-802-1046 BrevardAIM.com Our unique Holistic approach combines Acupuncture, Therapeutic Massage, Nutrition & Supplementation, and Detoxification medicine to reduce inflammation, restore health and treat illnesses. Find your balance.

YOGA 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. See ad, page 39.

STUART THERMOGRAPHY Dr. Steven Zanfini Stuart, 772-781-5353 CompleteCareTC.com Finest thermal screening available on the Treasure Coast since 2001. Manage breast health with Thermal breast screening providing insight into ways of staying healthy and not just detecting disease or dysfunction.

Upper body and full body screening also available. Offering affordable screening packages including reports, images, and optional flash drive. See ad, page 23.

JUST BREATHE AERIALS 270 NW Peacock Blvd, Ste 112 Port St. Lucie, 772-877-2122 JustBreatheAerials.com Offering traditional and AntiGravity yoga. Whether in a hammock or on a mat, join us for a Restorative, Pilates, Vinyasa or Gentle class. Yoga Teacher Training. See ad, page 15.

THERMOGRAPHY OF BREVARD Melbourne, Merritt Island, Vero Beach 321-312-0363 ThermographyofBrevard.com Thermography sees inflammation in the body, early detection of breast disease, dysfunction of heart, lungs, digestive system, colon, thyroid, vascular system, muscles, joints and more. See ad, page 27.

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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.

Services Offered:

• Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy for Men and Women • Body Contouring with Emsculpt Neo • Aesthetic Treatments u PDO

Threads, ThermiSmooth, PRP, Facials, Botox/Dysport, Fillers

• PRP Therapies (including Hair Restoration)

Melissa Dean, MD, MMB Anti-Aging Medicine Master’s Metabolic Medicine

• Preventative Medicine

• Advanced Laboratory Testing • IV Wellness Therapy

• Sexual Health and Wellness u O-Shot/P-Shot,

Gift Certificates Available

Emsella, ThermiVA

Catherine Cheries, P.A.

772-567-1500 • 1345 36th St, Suite B • Vero Beach, FL 32960 • DeanWellnessInstitute.com

Defying the hands of time for 15 years Join us on July 14th from 2p-6p as we celebrate Dr. Dean’s 15th year in practice in Vero Beach Refreshments • Raffles • Demos Call 772-567-1500 to reserve your free demo session of EmsculptNEO or Emstella!