Natural Awakenings - Space & Treasure Coast Edition – May 2021

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NATURAL MAMA Holistic Tips for a Healthy Pregnancy

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Nurturing the Soul with Nature

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’ve always enjoyed morning walks around my community as a great way to start the day.

During the last year, having this time outdoors has become more than exercise – it is a chance to get out of the house. Recently, I discovered a path that meandered through a span of trees that provided shade and the smells and sounds of nature. It was a brief respite, but I found myself anticipating my morning return to this little haven.

My husband, who is now working from home, decided to join me. We sought out nature trails that could turn our walks into interesting hikes.

Now instead of just having a few minutes immersed in nature, the entire experience includes nature’s sights and sounds.

“Taking a brisk daily walk in nature with a friend or dog lowers four factors linked to depression: a “nature deficit”, physical inactivity, low vitamin-D levels and isolation,” says Ronica O’Hara in our feature article, Integrative Women’s Wellness [page 20]. I can attest to the mood-lifting impact of walking in nature. We come home refreshed and ready to tackle the day.

This month we examine Women’s Health, and this issue is jampacked with inspiration. In our feature article we share preventative strategies, as well as medical advances and new research for the top five health concerns for women. Discover how to create a homeopathy first-aid kit for the family [page 26]. Embrace your natural mama vibe and explore holistic approaches to a healthy pregnancy [page 30].

Find homemade baby food tips and easy DIY recipes for tiny tummies [page 24]. Discover stylish clothing options that are kind to the planet [page 28] and how to enhance workout performance and recovery with massage [page 36]. Then in our Inspiration column you’ll find three steps for facing difficult emotions [page 19] and in Natural Pet we look at curbing cancer in cats.

This Mother’s Day, I hope you find time to lift your mood by sharing time with the women you love. It is a great time to celebrate the special women in your lives.

Happy Mother’s Day!

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Contents 19 THREE STEPS FOR FACING DIFFICULT EMOTIONS

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20 INTEGRATIVE

WOMEN’S WELLNESS

Five Top Health Concerns and What to Do

24 BABY BITES

Healthy Homemade Food for Tiny Tummies

26 HOMEOPATHY TO THE RESCUE

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Create a Family First-Aid Kit

28 SUSTAINABLY STYLISH Eco-Fashion that’s Kind to the Planet

30 NATURAL MAMA Holistic Approaches to a Healthy Pregnancy

34 CURBING CANCER IN CATS

Ways to Keep a Feline Healthy

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atie Ainsley, owner and Certified Clinical Thermographer at Thermography Of Brevard, is excited to offer two free Women’s Health classes. She is partnering with other health practitioners to provide a free educational class in both Melbourne and Vero Beach.

Attendees will learn natural ways to support their health, including lymphatic draining, dry skin brushing, naturopathic medicine, thermography, essential oils and more. “We will have healthy snacks, gifts and goodie bags, so be sure to invite your girlfriends,” says Ainsley. Classes will take place Monday, May 17 at 7 p.m. in Melbourne at Care Natural Wellness Center, 1051 Eber Blvd Suite 102 and Monday, May 24 at 7 p.m. in Vero Beach at Serenity Solutions Inc, 2050 40th Ave, Ste 5.

The events are hosted by Thermography Of Brevard. Thermography is a digital infrared thermal image. It is a non-invasive, pain-free, radiation-free way to monitor your health, including breast screening.

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Reiki Certifications Now Offered Online with Kumari

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umari Mullin, founder of Divine Human Institute, is now offering virtual Reiki Certifications monthly for greatly reduced tuition, making classes more affordable and accessible. All courses are taught live online and students receive downloadable video demos, handouts and PowerPoint presentations.

The Usui System of Reiki can be a personal tool for healing and growth, a way to give vital energy to others or a gentle complementary therapy.

“A Reiki treatment supports the whole person (even animals) physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually and heals the core issue,” says Mullin. “It is simple to learn and can be applied in a clinical setting or given as self-treatments to enhance health and emotional well-being.”

Reiki II students will learn how to increase their healing power, how to send long-distance treatments, and a technique to address the root causes of imbalances.

Advanced Immersion, now being offered as a free bonus, supports and nurtures Reiki II students to deepen their path as holistic healers. They will learn how to use Reiki to increase abundance, intuition, intentions and more.

The first virtual Reiki I course is scheduled for May 15 and 16 and the virtual Reiki II & Advanced Immersion will be May 22 and 23.

All certification courses are now virtual and 7 CEUs are offered for FL massage therapists. For more information or to register, visit DivineHumanInstitute.com/reiki-certification-classes.

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Radiantly Healthy MD Spirit Fest Metaphysical and Holistic Fair Returns to Melbourne Relocates in Indialantic

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Visit SanctuaryFL.com for more details. The Azan Shriner’s Center is located at 1591 W. Eau Gallie. in Melbourne.

The event will adhere to Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines for a safe and enjoyable experience. See ad, page 9.

New Location: 150 Fifth Avenue, Suite A, Indialantic. For more information about Radiantly Healthy MD, call 321-254-6803 or visit rh-md.com. See ad, on this page.

he Spirit Fest: Metaphysical and Holistic Fair will be held on Saturday, May 22 and Sunday, May 23 from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Azan Shriner’s Center. There will be 40 booths (limited for social distancing) with vendors, practitioners, readers, artists, authors, and demonstrations.

“I’m excited to be bringing Spirit Fest back to the Melbourne area,” says producer Mary Ellen Popyk.

“After this pandemic year, people seem really eager to find tools and resources for self-development, spiritual growth, or items that bring them joy. They also are wanting to connect with others of like mind. That’s why we do these events.”

Speakers and special guests are scheduled throughout both days on a variety of topics. The entrance fee is $7.

Children 12 and under attend free.

ebecca Hunton, MD has moved just down Fifth Avenue (less than half a mile) next to the Radiantly Healthy Drip Lounge. Patients may remember when the office was next to the lounge in previous years. This new location will be on the opposite side of the drip lounge at 150 Fifth Avenue, Suite A in Indialantic.

At Radiantly Healthy MD (RHMD), Dr. Hunton and her staff practice medicine from an Integrative and Functional Medicine approach. They holistically embrace both traditional medicine and complementary therapies that are based in science. The physicians focus on the whole person – body, mind, and spirit. They also place a strong emphasis on the patient/provider partnership. “The goal at RHMD is not only to provide you with a personalized health plan, but to also help you strategize and make choices based upon you, recognizing that there is never a one-size-fitsall approach or solution,” says Dr. Hunton.

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Weekend Meditation Course:

The Science Behind the Practice

Ancient Healings Conference Invites Exhibitors and Speakers

quarian Dreams is pleased to host Weekend Meditation Course: The Science Behind the Practice led by Meditation and Spiritual Teacher, Anthony Profeta.

Gain a more complete understanding of mindfulness meditation with a thorough exploration into Buddhist philosophy and its meditation techniques, especially its mindfulness and compassion practices. Explore the mechanics of what happens in the mind during and after mindfulness meditation and discuss the recent findings on the benefits of a compassion meditation practice.

This training will strengthen individual practice and provide the knowledge to lead mindfulness meditation. The program is aimed at those who wish to become more skillful in presenting mindfulness – such as therapists, social workers, yoga teachers, health care professionals, educators, life coaches, and anyone seeking to integrate mindfulness meditation practices into their work. It is also open to anyone who may have no desire to teach but simply wishes to deepen their own practice and study.

he 2021 Ancient Healings Conference will be held in Melbourne on July 10 and 11 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The conference will feature two full days of seminars and workshops and a large exhibition area boasting up to 30 exhibit booths. Speaker and workshop/seminar applications are currently being accepted and those interested in exhibiting are invited to complete a vendor request form that can be found on the event website.

Conference attendees will explore healing methods and topics including herbs, crystals, ancient mystery schools, dragons, fairies, hypnosis, angels, past lives, elementals, remote viewing, astrology, 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.

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The workshop will be held Saturday, May 22 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, May 23 from 1 to 7 p.m. Cost: $375. CEUs available. Due to current social distancing protocol, class size will be limited, and preregistration is recommended. Register online, AquarianDreams.com/ special-events or call 321-729-9495. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave, Indialantic.

Hear tips to meditate with kids in our video podcast interview with Anthony Profeta at my-NA.com/VPProfeta. See ad, page 3.

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For information on speaking or exhibiting, call 407-8644362 or visit AncientHealingsConference.com. Event location: Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd, Melbourne. Atlantean Healing Arts, 1680 Hwy A1A, Satellite Beach. See ad, page 17.

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Integrative Approaches to Men’s Health Plus: Treating Depression Naturally • Travel for the Planet Tips for Eating Vegan on Vacation 8

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METAPHYSICAL and HOLISTIC FAIR Intuitive Readers, Authors, Artists & Special Guests!

Vendors featuring crystals, jewelry, & merchandise ~Speakers all day, both days, included with admission~

EXOTowers Grand Opening Celebration in Merritt Island

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orn from a love of plants and a passion for people, Nicole Madeux created EXOtowers to share the benefits of growing food from home, with or without green thumbs.

EXO’s Vertical Hydroponic Garden Tower is a grow-at-home food source system that reuses water (preventing run-off), preserves the earth, and tickles your creative juju.

Madeux believes that, “Hydroponic gardening is the easiest and most consistent way to grow herbs, veggies, and other fresh produce at home with very little cost and no weeding or back-breaking gardening.”

Exo’s Storefront Grand Opening will be held Saturday, May 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Stop by to explore the right home-grown food system, learn where your food is grown, what nutrients are used and how to grow without soil or pesticides.

Having grown up on a farm in Indiana with a love for nature, Madeux’s roots go deep. “You can take me away from the farm, but you can’t take the farm away from me. My mission is to be a drop in the wave of change.”

EXOTowers is located at 670 Oleander Dr., Merritt Island. For more information, call 321-305-5100 or visit ExoTowers.com. See ad, page 29.

May 22 & 23 · 10:30am-6pm Azan Shriner's Center

1591 W. Eau Gallie Blvd., Melbourne

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Christina’s Clean Creations Launches at Retail Locations

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ina Turner, owner and creator of Christina’s Clean Creations, is excited to share her all natural, plantbased cleaning products. Established December 2020 Christina’s Clean Creations' products are now available in retail locations across the Treasure Coast and online.

“I have owned and operated a cleaning service for over 35 years. Several years into the business, my hands and lungs could no longer take the constant chemical assault. I had to find an alternative to the harsh cleaning supplies I was using, so I created formulas using essential oils and other plantbased ingredients that are practical and affordable,” explains Turner.

Christina’s Clean Creations natural cleaning products are now available at local retail locations including Peggy’s Natural Foods in Hobe Sound, MSR Creations in Port St. Lucie, Ft. Pierce Traders Market (opening soon) in Ft. Pierce, and Palm City Farms Produce and Market in Palm City.

The products are available online and more additional retail locations are being added weekly. Turner’s products are child safe and pet friendly. “Our number one goal is making our environment a better place now and for our future generations,” says Turner.

For more information, visit ChristinasCleanCreations.com or call 772-634-1417.

Energy Healing for Self-Empowerment

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oan LoMonaco, RN, BSN, of Dharma Healing Arts, assists in reconnecting her clients with their innate power within to cope with life challenges and feelings of isolation many are adapting to as a result of the pandemic. LoMonaco explains, “There is no doubt we are experiencing troubled and challenging times on a global scale. Fears and frustrations often manifest as anger towards others and a feeling of isolation that many are completely unfamiliar with.”

Certificated in Brennan Healing Science, as well as Family Constellation Therapy, LoMonaco helps reveal “themes” in families that may have been lingering for generations. “Working with individuals, couples, and entire families on this level can shine the light on old afflictions that are causing physical and psychological traumas in the present.” LoMonaco explains, “As we heal and empower ourselves as individuals, a ripple effect is created, sending a sense of peace into the world which can help to diminish some of the violence, stress and dis-ease that is currently so prevalent. Energy healing can help to harmonize our energy fields and allow for peace within, strengthening our ability to cope with life’s current hardships.”

For more information and to inquire about affordable rates, call 561-289-5712 or visit DharmaHealingArts.com.

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Counter Culture Is Serving Up Healthy Deliciousness

Life Coaching Program Offers Clarity, Focus, Ease and Grace

ounter Culture restaurant provides fresh, natural, chef-made cuisine on the Treasure Coast. Located in the center of Boulevard Tennis Club’s 14 clay tennis courts in Vero Beach, they offer health conscious and casual dining.

Culture Club is open to the public weekdays until 8:30 p.m. and for lunch on Saturday. With a full outdoor bar and multiple seating areas, it’s a great after work meeting place. The dining room is perfect for healthy family meals and catering is also available.

Chefs Anthony and Lisa Damiano bring their 60 plus combined years of top tier experience to the table in creating appetizers, salads, main courses, and deserts that are sure to please. Chef Anthony explains, “We offer the only, whole food, plant-based and vegan anti-inflammatory menu in Vero Beach, that I know of.” Vegan veggie pizza on cauliflower crust and butternut and black bean chili bowls are just a sampling of what’s on the menu. For desert, patrons love Chef Lisa’s creations; she was awarded “Top Chef ” Pastry Chef in 2016 and creates tasty treats using various natural sugars, eliminating harmful white sugars.

everend Janice Cary, Certified Coach from the Academy of Coaching Excellence, helps clients let go of limiting thoughts and focus on what brings meaning, joy and fulfillment to their life.

“When I had a near death experience, it changed the way I saw myself, the world and everyone else,” says Cary. “It opened my eyes to the way many incredibly talented, creative and inspired people keep themselves small due to believing traditional cultural programs that were designed to do just that. I realized I too had fallen into limited beliefs. Once you catch that awareness, it changes everything.”

Engaging in a Life Coaching program can reveal negative thinking and allow participants to release false storylines. “These stories are not who you are, when you let these negative and positive thoughts and judgments run through you, you realize they all pass, leaving your true self, that shining light of awareness present.”

Cary recommends, “Notice the clarity that surfaces once you let those structures of knowing go. Notice how much vitality you experience as you walk in the world as your amazing worthy and whole self. Notice the synchronicities that occur in your life as you focus on something meaningful through following your vision. Notice how each day is a good day, when you live your authentic self fearlessly.”

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Counter Culture is located just off N. Indian River Blvd., 1620 Blvd.

Village Lane, Vero Beach. For more information, call 772-778-4335 or see menu at CounterCultureVero.com. See ad, page 12.

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Rev. Janice Cary offers coaching and spiritual counseling appointments on Zoom. For more information, call her at Unity of Fort Pierce, 772461-2272 or visit UnityofFortPierce.com. See ad, page 10.

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Mindful Yoga Mondays a Unique Yoga Experience

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reasure Coast yoga teacher Matt Swanner and Divine Soul Wellness have teamed up to create Mindful Yoga Mondays—a blissful combination of gentle yoga, meditation, and sacred sound.

“Suitable for all levels, we warmly welcome you to a practice of both movement and stillness,” says Swanner. “Yoga improves strength, balance, and flexibility, and can have a positive impact on your heart, helping to lower blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar. Practicing yoga can also improve sleep, creating increased energy, less stress, and brighter moods.” This beginner-friendly class explores yoga, breath work, mantras, and mindful meditation.

Rachel Stevens, founder of Divine Soul Wellness, explains her excitement in working with Swanner, “His goal as a yoga teacher is to create a warm, inviting, judgement-free experience. This is exactly what I’ve been working to create in this space for the community. I’ve watched him meet students exactly where they are and offer insight into the healing practice of yoga through a blend of philosophy, asana, pranayama, meditation, and mantra.”

Mindful Yoga Mondays are held at 6:30 p.m. at Divine Soul Wellness within Your CBD Store, 2818 SW Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. Reserving your space in advance is recommended. $10. For more information, call 954-646-4374. See ad, page 12.

Treasure Coast Arts & Mindfulness Fest in Port St. Lucie

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he Treasure Coast Arts & Mindfulness Fest will showcase art and alternative health on Saturday, May 22 and Sunday, May 23, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This inaugural event will be held outdoors at the MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Event Center in Port St. Lucie and is being organized by the St. Lucie Cultural Alliance, “Combining the mind-opening benefits of art with the healing benefits of mindfulness is a natural partnership between two powerful disciplines” says Executive Director, Alyona Ushe.

Scheduled participants include painters, potters, photographers, sculptors, artists who create works from recycled components, and even fashion designers. Live music, dance productions and spoken word performance pieces will take place on stage. Explore different healing modalities and find local providers. A children’s corner featuring family activities and crafts will provide the opportunity to create hands-on art.

Multiple food trucks will tempt visitors with healthy food choices.

Sponsorships, vendor fees, as well as, monies raised from an auction and raffles will benefit the Cultural Alliance’s Grant Fund to be awarded to artists and cultural organizations.

For more information about the Treasure Coast Arts & Mindfulness Fest, visit ArtStLucie.org/event/art-fest. See ad, page xx.

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Sleep Strategies for Children

by Dr. Ruth Rodriguez Proper sleep is essential to a child’s development. For children who struggle to nod off, getting adequate rest can be a challenge. Children with sleep issues do better with a daily routine that helps them fall asleep and stay asleep. Consider implementing these tips to help the little ones ease into a peaceful night’s sleep.

Daily: Make sure they get outdoor play and exercise for at least 30 to 45 minutes a day.

After Dinner: Evening is an important part of the day to follow a calming routine. No drinking after dinner to prevent bed wetting, a warm bath two hours after dinner and then dim all the house lights one hour prior to bedtime.

Bedtime: Lavender oil either diffused in the bedroom or on the bottoms of the feet can help, along with a bedtime story and soothing music.

Ruth Rodriguez, D.O., owner of Natural Solutions with Dr. Ruth, works with families to provide holistic solutions for children. To connect, call 321-427-6538 or visit NaturalSolutionsWithDrRuth.com.

Hear tips from Dr. Rodriguez to keep your children naturally healthy in our video podcast interview at my-NA.com/VPRodriguez.

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People in the “poorest of the poor” communities in which money is not a high value can feel as happy as people in high-income Scandinavian countries, concludes new research from Canada’s McGill University. For the study published in PLOS One, interviewers studied 678 people living in Bangladesh and the Solomon Islands, both extremely low-income countries. People in remote fishing villages with subsistence-level incomes reported very high levels of “subjective well-being”, which they attributed to spending lots of time with family and being in nature. Villagers that had migrated to urban areas for work were more likely to gauge their well-being by economic and social factors, and reported lower feelings of well-being, leading researchers to speculate that monetization, especially in its early stages, may be detrimental to happiness. “When people are comfortable, safe and free to enjoy life within a strong community, they are happy—regardless of whether or not they are making any money,” says Chris Barrington-Leigh, a professor at McGill’s Bieler School of the Environment.

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As convenient as store-bought baby food is, it can pose hidden dangers for infant brains, say U.S. congressional investigators. A report issued by the House of Representatives on February 4 found “dangerous levels of toxic heavy metals,” including arsenic, lead, cadmium and mercury, in baby foods made by major companies Hain Foods, Gerber, Beech-Nut and Happy Family Organics. Walmart, Campbell Soup Company and Sprout Organic Foods refused to cooperate with the investigation. On March 5, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration pledged to enact new standards, increase inspections and testing, and support research to lower baby food contaminants.

Low levels of exposure to heavy metals can cause serious, irreversible damage to children’s brain development, studies show. Naturally present in the environment, they enter baby foods through soil, water and air; companies attempt to minimize this impact through processing. In one example, Hain Celestial, which makes Earth’s Best Organic, says it no longer uses brown rice, which can harbor arsenic.

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Nix Baby Foods that Harbor Toxic Metals

Sleep Deeply to Reduce Anxiety

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A natural, non-pharmaceutical remedy for anxiety disorders that affect 40 million Americans is as close as our beds, say University of California at Berkeley researchers. In Nature Human Behaviour, they reported that a sleepless night can trigger up to a 30 percent rise in anxiety levels, but a full night of slumber stabilizes emotions. The type most apt to calm and reset the anxious brain is deep sleep, also known as non-rapid eye movement, slow-wave sleep during which neural oscillations become highly synchronized and heart rate and blood pressure drop.

The researchers used brain scans to identify anxiety levels in 48 volunteers after nights of deep or restless sleep. “Without sleep, it’s almost as if the brain is too heavy on the emotional accelerator pedal without enough brake,” says the study’s senior author Matthew Walker, professor of neuroscience and psychology. A second survey of 280 people online found that the amount and quality of sleep people experienced from one night to the next predicted how anxious they would feel the next day. Even subtle nightly changes in sleep affected anxiety levels.

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Avoid Coffee When Pregnant to Safeguard Brain Development A mother’s coffee drinking during pregnancy can change important pathways in an infant’s developing brain, raising the risk of behavioral issues, attention difficulty and hyperactivity years later, say researchers at the University of Rochester, in New York. Analyzing thousands of brain scans of 9- and 10-year-olds, researchers found clear changes in how white matter tracks, which form connections between brain regions, were organized in children whose mothers reported consuming caffeine while pregnant. “These are sort of small effects and it’s not causing horrendous psychiatric conditions, but it is causing minimal, but noticeable behavioral issues that should make us consider long-term effects of caffeine intake during pregnancy,” says John Foxe, Ph.D., principal investigator of the university’s Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development study. Previous studies have found that a fetus does not have enough of the enzyme necessary to break down caffeine when it crosses the placenta.

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Sip Non-Alcoholic Beer to Improve Liver Disease Non-alcoholic beer is booming, with U.S. sales up by 39 percent last year, and it now poses a health benefit as a study-proven dietary supplement for people with cirrhosis of the liver. Many nutritional supplements don’t work for such patients because of limited availability, cost, poor taste and side effects such as bloating, nausea and abdominal pain. Theorizing that non-alcoholic beer has the advantage of being inexpensive and easy to consume while having many anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds, Mexican researchers provided 43 liver cirrhosis patients with dietary improvements and simple exercise routines. Half the patients drank nonalcoholic beer with their meals; the control group drank water. After eight weeks, the non-alcoholic beer group showed improvements in blood vessel health, exercise performance levels and muscle mass, along with a better perceived quality of life compared to the control group.

“A clear trend towards an improvement in social function and mental health was observed in the group receiving non-alcoholic beer,” conclude the authors in World Journal of Hepatology. “Moreover, hops have been shown to improve symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress over a four-week period, partially explaining the results found.”

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The new Robert L.B. Tobin Land Bridge connects people with nature in the heart of San Antonio across a six-lane highway at Phil Hardberger Park. Private donations and a five-year bond program approved by voters helped fund the $23 million bridge, the largest wildlife crossing of its kind in the U.S. Wildlife and vehicle collisions are a big problem across the country, increasing by 50 percent in 15 years, with an estimated 1 to 2 million large animals killed by motorists every year, according to National Geographic sources.

In the U.S., 21 threatened and endangered species face extinction partly because of traffic accidents. Wildlife crossings are seen as an effective solution to the problem, with fatality reductions of up to 95 percent, depending on the location. The San Antonio bridge is notable for its size—150 feet wide and 150 feet long—and that it accommodates people, too. Animals in the 330-acre park that benefit from the bridge include ringtails, squirrels, coyotes, lizards, raccoons and deer. They are using it as intended, and it also serves as a habitat for native plants.

A 13-year study at the University of Colorado at Boulder published in the journal Ecology reveals that the popular golden-mantled ground squirrel and 46 other species of rodents and shrews in Colorado are climbing uphill to escape warming temperatures in the state. The report states that, on average, the ranges of the animals have shifted more than 400 feet in elevation since the 1980s. Montane mammals, or those already living at higher elevations like the ground squirrel, have moved up 1,100 feet on average. It‘s a significant change that could rob them of their environmental niche. The same species may be harbingers of larger and more urgent changes in the Rocky Mountains.

Colorado has warmed by nearly 3.5 degrees Fahrenheit since the 1980s because of human-caused climate change. As the state continues to heat up, scientists say that ponderosa pine forests and other mountain ecosystems will have to move higher to find cooler weather. Beginning in 2008, the team visited multiple sites in Colorado’s Front Range and San Juan mountains to collect records of the current ranges of 47 species of rodents and shrews. They compared their findings with approximately 4,500 historic records from museum collections dating back to the 1880s and included animal specimens stored at the university museum, which houses nearly 12,000 mammals from Colorado.

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A new study by the University of Utah published in the journal PNAS found that pollen seasons have been getting longer and more intense in North America over the last 30 years, aggravating asthma and weakening defenses against respiratory viruses, resulting in more emergency room visits that disrupt lives. Researchers comparing pollen metrics between 1990 and 2018 from 60 monitoring stations indicate that seasons are starting up to 20 days earlier and lasting up to eight days longer, affecting millions of allergy sufferers. The study looked at variable factors such as temperature, rainfall, frost days and carbon dioxide concentrations, and found that an increase in mean annual temperatures was the strongest driver. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 19 million adults have been diagnosed with hay fever, an allergic reaction to pollen, a fine powder from plants that can come into contact with the eyes, nose, mouth and throat.

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Composting Human Remains is a Reality

Frustrated with the limited options for environmentally friendly burial services and the rampant use of embalming in most funeral homes, which turns these sites into major groundwater polluters, environmental activist Katrina Spade founded Recompose (Recompose.life), the country’s first human composting funeral home, in Seattle. Formaldehyde, one of the most common embalming chemicals, is a carcinogen.

Inspired by Spade’s idea, Governor Jay Inslee passed a bill legalizing composting as a form of human burial in 2019.

Before then, the only legal and eco-friendly burial options were natural burial sites, of which there are only one or two hundred in the country. Both cremations and traditional burials cause environmental damage. Recompose offers an innovative funeral service that turns human remains into healthy soil. It gives Washington state and surrounding residents a chance to make a positive environmental change through their death, as well as their life. The process is said to save a metric ton of CO2 in the burial process, and the facility is accepting clients throughout the Northwest.

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Artificial Intelligence Joins Fight Against Marine Litter

MARLIT, an open-access web app based on a deep-learning artificial intelligence algorithm, will promote the detection and measurement of floating plastics in the sea with a reliability of over 80 percent, according to a study published in the journal Environmental Pollution conducted by experts at the Biodiversity Research Institute of the University of Barcelona.

Floating macro-litter is a threat to the conservation of marine ecosystems worldwide. The largest density of floating litter is in the great ocean gyres (systems of circular currents that spin and catch litter), but polluting waste is also abundant in coastal waters and semi-closed seas such as the Mediterranean. The analysis, using artificial intelligence techniques and more than 3,800 aerial images of the Mediterranean coast along Catalonia, will permit researchers to detect the presence, density and distribution of plastic pollutants in seas and oceans worldwide. Historically, direct observation by boats and planes formed the basis for assessing the impact of floating marine macro-litter, but the massive area of the oceans and the amount of data required have made it hard in the past for researchers to progress with new monitoring studies.

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Eco-Cosmetics Choosing Sustainable Beauty Products

n Say no to single-use sheet masks wrapped in plastic or made of petroleum-based materials.

Easier, eco-friendly swaps abound, such as cucumber slices for puffy eyes. n Go with glass packaging instead of plastic. Glass is recycled more easily and doesn’t release harmful toxic chemicals.

n Look for brands that use less packing material and planet-forward shippers. n Support, applaud and purchase refillable products.

Beauty is a $49 billion industry in the U.S. That’s a lot of plastic lipstick cases and shampoo tubes buried in landfills and breaking down into microplastics that leach poisonous chemicals into the world’s oceans and our drinking water. As consumers, we can vote with our wallets, sending a clear message to makeup and skincare brands: We want the planet to be beautiful, too.

Sustainability to-do list:

n In certain areas of the country, #1 and #2 plastic containers commonly used in the beauty industry are not accepted at local recycling centers. TerraCycle. com offers a mail-in solution with free shipping labels for packages weighing more than 15 pounds.

Among the recyclable items accepted through this program are lip balm tubes, soap dispensers, shampoo and conditioner caps, hair spray triggers, lipstick cases, mascara tubes, eye shadow cases, foundation packaging and lip liner pencils.

Eco-friendly beauty brands: n By Humankind (ByHumankind.com) is reducing use of single-use plastics. n LOLI (LoliBeauty.com) is a zero-waste brand that uses food-grade glass yogurt jars that can be repurposed in the kitchen.

n Instead of using disposable cleansing wipes, make a reusable, washable alternative using a cutup T-shirt or ultra-soft baby washcloths. Online DIY recipes for the liquid solution include water, witch hazel, essential oils and mild soaps.

n Cadence (KeepYourCadence.com) offers refillable containers as an alternative to wasteful, travel-size products.

n Opt for products that eliminate water as the main ingredient, such as shampoo and conditioners that come in paper-wrapped bars, lowering shipping costs, eliminating the need for plastic bottles and conserving water.

n Beautycounter (Beautycounter.com) has pledged to eliminate unit cartons; decrease its use of virgin plastic; use recycled, recyclable, reused or compostable packaging; and create refillable products.

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n Lush (LushUSA.com) champions package-less products.

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n Choose brands that use the least amount of packaging materials as possible, eschewing plastic in favor of biodegradable, paper-wrapped, cartoned or package-less products.

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ll of us can feel the impact of these uncertain and challenging times on our hearts and in our nervous systems. While there are parts of the situation that we cannot control, that does not mean we are powerless. When we’re up against change, uncertainty and stress, resilience is the key to navigate life and emerge with more happiness and satisfaction.

We can cultivate resilience through the practices of mindfulness and compassion. Here are three key steps to finding greater clarity, calm and well-being.

Naming our emotions. The first step is to bring mindfulness to whatever we are feeling and simply name it. Research shows that acknowledging and naming our emotions allows the body to physiologically calm down. It is helpful to remember that our emotions are here for a reason, metaphorically serving as a smoke alarm to let us know about an impending fire. Ignoring or repressing our emotions can lead to bigger problems, but mindfulness teaches us a different way to manage difficult emotions—acknowledge them and name what we feel—“name it to tame it”. When we name an emotion, it puts the brakes on our reactivity, down-regulates the nervous system and allows us to see clearly.

Welcoming our emotions. The second step is to learn to welcome difficult emotions. Emotions have a limited time span, typically lasting for only 30 to 90 seconds. They arise, do their dance and pass away, like waves in the ocean. When we remember that this painful feeling will not last forever, it becomes more manageable.

Through practice, we can learn to welcome all our emotions with an attitude of kindness and curiosity.

This involves becoming interested in the emotion and the felt experience in the body. For example, we may feel sadness as a tightening in the throat or fear as a contraction in the belly. All emotions have their signature in the body.

Compassion for ourselves and others. The final step to managing difficult emotions is to cultivate compassion. Self-compassion involves treating ourselves as we would a dear friend that is suffering. The willingness to face the pain in ourselves and in life takes great courage. As we practice self-compassion, we learn not only to grow from our own struggles and sorrows, but to connect with the sufferings and sorrows of others. We realize that we are not alone in our fear and overwhelm, and become aware of the many others right now that are also afraid. As we recognize our common humanity, our isolation begins to lessen and we understand that we are all in this together.

Shauna Shapiro, Ph.D., is an internationally recognized expert in mindfulness and compassion whose most recent book is Good Morning, I Love You: Mindfulness & Self-Compassion Practices to Rewire the Brain for Calm Clarity and Joy. For more information, visit DrShaunaShapiro.com.

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Five Top Health Concerns and What to Do

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nyone walking into a U.S. hospital today will notice something that was inconceivable 50 years ago—one in three practicing physicians is a woman, and among physicians under age 35, it’s three in five. That compares to one in 14 in 1970. For women needing health care, that fact can change everything. “Research says that female physicians provide better care to female patients than male physicians do,” says Harvard Medical School Associate Professor Alice Domar, Ph.D., a pioneer in women’s mind-body medicine. “They are more likely to listen carefully and take complaints seriously.”

That’s just one factor in how health care is improving for women. Only three decades ago, women were simply considered “small men” in medical research and rarely included as subjects in clinical studies. Today, after a 1993 federal mandate ensured their inclusion, it’s been well established that women metabolize drugs differently than men, respond to health threats with a more robust immune system and are more likely to experience side effects. These findings have helped spur major changes for women in standards, dosages, medications and procedures—resulting in fewer cancer deaths, better treatment of autoimmune disorders and more nuanced cardiac care strategies. Although much has improved about women’s health, much more remains to be done.

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About one in three women is diagnosed with cancer in the course of a lifetime, and they have better survival rates than men, of which one in two receives that diagnosis. Between 2001 and 2017, the overall cancer death rate for women declined by 1.4 percent each year as diagnoses and treatments became more refined and targeted. The number one cancer killer for women is lung cancer, although 19 percent diagnosed have never smoked.

The next most deadly are cancers of the breast, colon/rectum, pancreas and ovaries.

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Breast cancer deaths have dropped by 40 percent since 1989, thanks to greater awareness, early detection and better treatments. “Women learned from the AIDS crisis that making noise gets results,” says Domar. “Look at how far breast cancer research and treatment has come in the past 10 to 20 years, how powerful Breast Cancer Awareness Month is, and that everyone recognizes that pink ribbon.”

Common symptoms: Bowel changes, lingering sores, fatigue, lumps, unusual discharge, difficulty digesting or swallowing, nagging cough or hoarseness, belly or back pain.

New research: An international research team has identified a direct molecular link between meat and dairy diets and the development of antibodies in the blood that increases the chances of developing cancer.

Medical advances: Painful, invasive biopsies may become a thing of the past. Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a simple blood test that detects more than 50 types of cancer, as well as their location within the body, with a high degree of accuracy, and the City of Hope Cancer Center, in Los Angeles, has developed a urine test that analyzes cell-free fragments of DNA to detect cancer.

Preventive strategies: Vitamin D supplementation lowers the risk of mortality across all cancers, German researchers found, estimating that if all Germans older than 50 took such supplements, up to 30,000 cancer deaths per year might be avoided. A 10-year study found that people between 55 and 74 that took a low-dose aspirin at least three times each week lowered their risk of all types of cancer by 15 percent and overall mortality by 19 percent.

Heart Disease

Common symptoms: Heart pressure, fatigue, breathlessness and pain between the shoulder blades.

New research: Eating more than seven servings per day of refined grains like croissants and white bread increased the risk of heart disease by 33 percent and stroke by 47 percent, concluded a study in The British Medical Journal. In a Stanford study, participants that ate plant-based meat for eight weeks had

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One in three American women die from heart disease, more than all cancers combined. “Unfortunately, awareness that heart disease can and does happen to women remains low, and this results in delay of care,” says cardiologist Nicole Harkin of Whole Heart Cardiology, in San Francisco. “Women tend to seek medical care later in the course of their heart attack and with more risk factors, resulting in poorer outcomes, and they are more likely than men to die of their first heart attack.”

Women have different symptoms of heart disease than men, are often misdiagnosed and have a 20 percent greater risk of dying within five years of a heart attack. Pregnant women that develop hypertension are two to five times more likely to later develop cardiovascular disease.

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Common symptoms: These vary widely, but may include achy muscles, fatigue, recurring low-grade fever, joint pain and swelling, skin problems, abdominal pain and swelling, hair loss, swollen glands and tingling in hands and feet.

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New research: Eating significantly fewer foods containing the amino acid methionine, found at high levels in meat, fish, dairy and eggs, could slow the onset and progression of autoimmune disorders such as multiple sclerosis in high-risk individuals, reports a study in Cell Metabolism.

improved markers of heart health, lower LDL levels and lost two pounds compared to those eating meat.

Medical advance: To successfully fix a floppy mitral valve that’s hampering blood flow in the heart, doctors can guide a catheter up a patient’s leg vein and staple the troubled parts of the valve with a tiny clip, a safer and less invasive procedure than open-heart surgery.

Preventive strategies: Eating nuts several times a week lowers by 30 to 50 percent the risk of heart attacks, sudden cardiac death and cardiovascular disease, four large cohort studies have shown.

Older women with high fitness levels have one quarter the risk of dying from heart disease as women that are out of shape, report Spanish researchers.

Autoimmune Diseases The prevalence of autoimmune diseases has grown by one half in two decades, even as medications and targeted therapies have kept more patients active and out of wheelchairs. “Where it used to be the norm for many physicians to consider women with some autoimmune illnesses to be neurotic, that approach is now being recognized as being abusive and unacceptable. This is a critical step towards recovery,” says chronic fatigue expert Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D., author of From Fatigued to Fantastic!

About 80 percent of the 23 million Americans that suffer from debilitating autoimmune diseases are women, and those conditions tend to develop during childbearing years. The eighth-leading cause of death among women, these illnesses shorten lifespan by an average of eight years. The 80-plus diseases, including fibromyalgia, lupus, celiac disease, Type 1 diabetes, psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis, are linked to genetics, environmental triggers, some medications, obesity, injuries and stress.

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Medical advance: Evidence is mounting that low doses of naltrexone, a substance-abuse treatment drug, can treat conditions like lupus, Crohn’s disease and rheumatoid arthritis by normalizing the immune system and relieving pain with few side effects. “It costs only about 70 cents a day, is made by compounding pharmacists and is remarkably beneficial for a host of autoimmune conditions,” says Teitelbaum.

Preventive strategy: To fight inflammation, take a daily turmeric or curcumin supplement that includes piperine (black pepper) for better absorption. A University of Houston metastudy in Nutrients found that curcumin supplements improved symptoms in 14 osteoarthritis, two ulcerative colitis and eight Type 2 diabetes studies.

Hormonal Imbalances The past 20 years has seen significant improvements in the studies and treatments of female hormonal issues. “There are now treatment options that allow women to transition into menopause, options for prevention of osteoporosis and momentous changes in fertility,” says Stephanie Seitz, a naturopathic family physician in Scottsdale, Arizona. At the same time, she adds, “I have seen environmental toxins rising in my female population. I see young girls coming in with polycystic ovary syndrome, early menarche and painful menstrual cramping; women having trouble getting pregnant for unknown reasons; the rise of fibroids, premature ovarian insufficiency and endometriosis.”

Hormones are the body’s chemical messengers, regulating processes ranging from hunger to blood pressure to mood and playing a key role in reproduction. They have come under assault from endocrine disrupters, thousands of largely unregulated perand polyfluoroalkyl substances, abbreviated PFAS. These “forever chemicals” are found in everything from plastics to cushions to canned foods, and are in the blood of 98 percent of Americans.

Studies have linked them to girls experiencing puberty one year earlier than 40 years ago; to rising cases of infertility, miscarriages and low birth weight; to menopause occurring two to four years earlier; and to obesity, polycystic ovarian syndrome, endometriosis and breast cancer.

Common symptoms: Because hormones regulate all of the body’s processes, symptoms of imbalance run the gamut and may include fatigue, weakness, erratic menstrual cycles and weight gain or loss.

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New research: Early menstruation increases the likelihood of hot flashes and night sweats decades later at menopause, according to a University of Queensland study. Eating five teaspoons of extra-virgin olive oil daily reduced women’s moderate to severe menstrual cramps by 83 percent in two months, Iranian researchers found.

Medical advance: A major study of 9,000 postmenopausal women with hormone-sensitive breast cancer showed 94 percent that received hormonal therapy, but not chemotherapy, did not have recurrences.

Preventive strategies: To avoid toxic chemicals, buy organics; replace plastic kitchen containers with glass; replace Teflon pans with ceramic or cast-iron; use chemical-free cosmetics and shampoos; nix air fresheners and chemical cleaners; and check out food and care products at the Environmental Working Group (ewg.org). To help detox the body, consider working with a naturopathic doctor to develop a program that may include cleansing foods, herbs, saunas, elimination diets and chelators such as activated charcoal and algae.

Depression

Common symptoms: Sadness, anxiety, flat feeling, loss of motivation or feelings of pleasure, change of eating or sleeping patterns, low energy, difficulty concentrating or headaches.

New research: Sleeping irregular hours, doing night shifts and working for more than nine hours a day have been shown to put women at higher risk of depression, while eating more dietary fiber in produce, grains and legumes significantly lowers this risk.

Medical advances: For the estimated one in four people with depression that doesn’t respond to medication or therapy, emerging approaches offer fresh hope. Low doses of the anesthetic drug ketamine lifted the depression of 70 percent of hard-to-treat subjects by targeting specific serotonin receptors, Swedish researchers report. Transcranial magnetic stimulation, which uses magnetic pulses to stimulate parts of the prefrontal cortex, lifts symptoms for 50 to 60 percent of subjects, studies show.

Preventive strategies: Eating at least two servings a week of wild-caught, oily fish or a daily 1,000-to-2,000-milligram fish oil supplement with a 60-to-40 EPA to DHA ratio has been shown to be effective for symptoms of depression, bipolar disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and postpartum depression. Taking a brisk daily walk in nature with a friend or dog lowers four factors linked to depression: a “nature deficit”, physical inactivity, low vitamin-D levels and isolation.

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Women are twice as likely as men to develop depression, with one in four having a major episode at some point in life, yet fewer than half seek treatment. “Many women are too busy caring for others and feel guilty about their depression, fearing it could get in the way of their caregiving goals,” says New York psychoanalyst Claudia Luiz. “Many have the fantasy that if they open that door and allow themselves to focus on their feelings, they won’t be able to keep going.”

Depression occurs most frequently in women ages 25 to 44, and one in five teenage girls reports having had a major

depressive episode, a number that has exploded due to social media use. Psychotherapy is effective for 62 percent of adults with depression, antidepressants work for 54 percent and combining the two is helpful for 72 percent.

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Baby Bites Healthy Homemade Food for Tiny Tummies

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or the first year of a baby’s life, breast milk and formula are the main sources of nutrition, but as early as 4 to 6 months, a little one may be suited to try solid foods. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, when a baby consistently holds their head up, has started to sit upright, has doubled their birth weight to a minimum of 13 pounds and exhibits an interest in food, they are ready.

Anjali Shah, a board-certified health coach and author of The Super Easy Baby Food Cookbook, is a proponent of homemade purées and soft finger foods. “A store-bought sweet potato pouch can cost $2.50, whereas one sweet potato is under a dollar, and you can get multiple meals out of it,” says Shah. “So, budget-wise, it’s a lot cheaper. It’s also healthier because you can control what’s in your baby food.”

The process is easy. “If you have a spoon and a fork, that’s a pretty good start, and if you have a blender, that’s really all you need,” says Amy Palanjian, author of Busy Little Hands: Food Play! and blogger at YummyToddlerFood.com. A very basic technique, which both she and Shah employ, involves boiling or steaming vegetables and fruits, puréeing them with a fork or blender to the desired smoothness and freezing one-ounce portions in ice cube trays. Once frozen, the cubes can be popped out, kept in labeled freezer bags and thawed to serve.

They recommend a progression from thin, smooth purées to chunkier blends, and from very mild, single foods to progressively more adventuresome and complex flavors and textures. “Start with a really mild fruit like avocado or a really mild vegetable like carrots, green beans or sweet potato,” Shah advises. “Introduce one food every two or three days to make sure your baby is not allergic and that it suits their digestive system.”

In addition to purées, parents can offer their babies small-cut, softened versions of foods that they can hold in their hands and gnaw, a technique called baby-led weaning.

“Your baby will pick it up with their fists, stick it in their mouth and drool all over it and gum it up. It teaches them to chew very early on,” Shah explains.

“Kids need healthy fats for proper brain development,” Palanjian says, suggesting a splash of olive oil in a broccoli purée or a dab of peanut butter in oatmeal. She also favors healthy proteins like a purée made with hard-boiled egg yolk slathered on a piece of toast or a well-blended bit of salmon.

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“At 7 or 8 months, you can add lentils, beans and grains, and around 9 or 10 months you can start introducing mild spices—cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, turmeric, cumin, coriander. For example, if you’re going to make a lentil soup for yourself, you could add a few fresh, aromatic herbs like rosemary, oregano or thyme, and then for your baby, you can mash up that same lentil soup and serve it to them. The key is to avoid the hot spices like black pepper, cayenne or chili powder,” Shah says, noting that salt should be avoided in the first year because a baby’s kidneys cannot handle it. Added sugar is also a big no-no in her book.

“The best way to feel like you’re feeding your baby safe food is to serve a variety of foods over the course of a week,” Palanjian says. “But most of all, learn to enjoy this phase of your baby’s life. It can be a fun milestone. Let them explore. Trust them if they turn their face, close their mouth or push the spoon away. There’s no reason you need to force another bite. Let them show you and be in charge of what goes into their mouth. That can be a great way to set the foundation for intuitive eating.

We want them as adults to be able to say when they’re hungry and when they’re full, and we often have the tendency to try to override that in our kids. So, if you let that develop as it very clearly does and is present from birth, that can be a great thing to do with little ones.”

Sandra Yeyati, J.D., is a professional writer.

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Easy DIY Baby Food Recipes Baby Blueberry Smoothie 1 cup frozen wild blueberries 1 pear, cored ½ banana, peeled 1 cup baby spinach ¼ to ½ cup water Put all of the ingredients in a large pot. Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer until soft. Once soft, purée in a blender, adding additional water if needed for a thinner purée. Transfer to ice cube trays and freeze for up to four months.

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Baby Superfood Purée 16 oz fresh or frozen broccoli 16 oz fresh or frozen cauliflower 4 cups baby spinach ¼ to ½ cup water

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he 200-year-old health system of homeopathy is based on natural sources and is unique in its “like cures like” philosophy that uses extremely diluted substances to trigger the body’s natural defenses.

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Gentle Go-To Medicine Whether treating a child’s skinned knee or an athlete with a mild to moderate injury, regular potencies offer benefits Ledum palustre without a high risk of unpleasant or dangerous contraindications. “In general, homeopathic remedies are safe for people of all ages because if taken as directed, there are no side effects or drug interactions. This is due to the fact that remedies have been made through a process that renders the substances harmless,” says certified classical homeopath Myra Nissen, in Davis and Walnut Creek, California.

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two words: homeo—meaning similar, and pathos—meaning suffering.

Basically, it means that a substance has the power to cure the same symptoms it can create,” says Kate Birch, a certified classical homeopath at the HippHealth Center for Holistic Healing, in Minneapolis. “Moreover, the more a substance is diluted through homeopathic preparation, the more potent it can be for healing when given upon homeopathic indications.”

For most health conditions, including chronic complaints, homeopaths recommend tailoring remedies to an individual’s constitution, but first-aid applications are relatively universal and simple. Homeopathic first-aid can be administered for muscle strains, splinters, minor burns and even the common cold. Available in health food stores and pharmacies, homeopathic remedies come in various potencies in the form of pellets, tinctures and topical agents.

Classical homeopathic treatment is based on a person’s unique physical, emotional and mental nature, and requires deeper study to find the most appropriate remedies, but first-aid applications are most often universally straightforward. “A homeopathic firstaid kit at home is useful for cuts, burns, bumps and bruises, insect bites, poison oak/ivy and minor illnesses,” says Nissen.

Gentle, but beneficial Arnica montana is perhaps the best-known application, used for acute injury and post-surgery. In a 2016 review of studies in the American Journal of Therapeutics, a team of international researchers found Arnica to be more effective than a placebo for swelling, bruising and post-surgery pain, and suggested it could be an alternative to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

Calendula is a heavy hitter for wound care, skin ailments, minor burns including sunburn, diaper rash and post-tooth extraction. It offers antiseptic and antiinflammatory properties and is available for topical and internal use.

Soft Tissue Trauma, Burns and Bites Nissen highlights Rhus toxicdendron Ruta graveolens and Rhus toxicdendron for soft tissue injury and tendonitis and suggests Symphitum for serious damage to cartilage and ligaments. For puncture wounds or injuries involving nerves, Hypericum perforatum is helpful. She emphasizes the importance of using remedies immediately and properly to maximize the potential for rapid healing and pain reduction.

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Birch says that bee stings and allergic responses respond well to Apis mellificia and fevers and headaches to Belladonna. Using Cantharis or Urtica urens for first- and second-degree burns can help to prevent blisters and minimize pain, while Silicea is a good choice for splinters.

In general, for all acute cases and injuries, remedies are often taken every hour and tapered down to every four hours upon signs of improvement or lessening of intensity. If results are not seen within two days, it is best to discontinue the remedy.

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Fighting the Flu When taken at the first sign of a cold or flu, specially combined homeopathic formulas or single remedies can help to lessen severity and duration of certain viruses. Bryonia alba is useful for moderate fever, Gelsemium for general Hypericum perforatum flu-like symptoms, Nux vomica for severe chills and nausea, and Arsenicum album for respiratory and stomach flus.

Homeopathic remedies, like all medications, should be properly stored and kept away from children and pets. Also, not all products labeled as homeopathic may be pure. Some products add homeopathic remedies to other ingredients that are not safe; for example, Arnica gel may have alcohol, preservatives and stabilizers, and be harmful if swallowed.

While homeopathy offers many benefits, Birch clarifies that it is not designed to be a quick fix and is best approached from a broader view or “a philosophy that shapes your day-to-day life. When you understand these things, once you have the right remedy, it produces Bryonia alba instantaneous results.”

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Apis mellificia: Helpful for insect bites which are red, hot and swollen, like a bee sting.

Arnica montana: Helpful for cuts and bruises.

Hypericum perforatum: Helpful for puncture wounds and injuries involving nerves such as catching a finger in the car door or hitting it with a hammer.

Ledum palustre: Helpful for puncture wounds and most insect bites.

Rhus toxicdendron: Helpful for itchy rashes, such as poison oak or ivy where there are blisters. A curious symptom that indicates Rhus tox is the right choice is when the itch is relieved by bathing or washing with very hot water.

Ruta graveolens: Helpful for sprains, strains, tendonitis and joint injuries.

Symphitum officinalis: Made from comfrey, also known as “bone knit”, it helps recovery from a broken bone or damaged cartilage and connective tissue.

Nux vomica: Go-to remedy for indigestion or overindulgence, including hangovers. It's also useful in the event of food poisoning.

Phosphorus: Useful for nosebleeds, especially after blowing the nose.

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globally every year from rarely worn manufactured clothing and the lack of recycling. The greenhouse gas emissions from the production of these textiles total more than 1 billion metric tons per year, more than produced by international flights and maritime shipping combined.

Sustainable clothing is important for both the planet and those wearing the clothing, says Jeff Garner, a fashion designer in Franklin, Tennessee, who founded the eco-label Prophetik. “The worst effect is the washing of clothes. The synthetic fabrics and dyes come off in the laundry process and go into our groundwater and oceans, including the microplastics from polyester clothing.”

Jay Charlton, founder of the UK’s Viva la Vegan fashion brand, believes eco-friendly fashion does not have to be poorly produced or poorly designed. Nor does it mean choosing between a million different options, says Charlton, who found her passion for vegan-statement apparel after adopting a vegan diet. “One easy choice here is organic cotton over conventional cotton. While not perfect, it is better for the environment. Most organic cotton is produced under better working conditions for the farmers, too,” she says.

She also stresses the importance of reading labels to determine where clothes originate. “The next time you go shopping, seek out sustainable vegan fabrics and fair wear policies to do what’s right for the planet, people and our animal friends.”

he trendy “fast fashion” industry standard that originated in the early 1990s has had far-reaching effects that continue today. With a production turnaround time as short as four months, designer knock-offs made with inexpensive materials line the shelves of shopping centers throughout the world.

But cheap textiles come with a hidden price tag.

According to the documentary The True Cost, consumers worldwide buy around 80 billion new items of clothing per year, a 400 percent increase from 20 years ago. A report by the UK-based Ellen MacArthur Foundation, which advocates a regenerative, circular economy, found that more than $500 billion in value is lost

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Sustainable Yet Stylish Just because something is safe for people and the planet doesn’t mean it can’t also be fashionable. Fair Indigo, located in Madison, Wisconsin, is a sustainable clothing company that specializes in garments made from organic Peruvian pima cotton. According to president and co-founder Robert Behnke, Peruvian pima cotton is prized for its longevity and durability. “We want to show the world that organic and sustainable does not have to be either too ‘crunchy’ or too trendy. The clothes that people wear every day— the clothes that make them feel comfortable—these are the brands that will have the greatest impact in truly changing the world.”

Fashion doesn’t have to be brand-new in order to be in style.

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next decade compared to 20 percent for fast fashion. Creative ways we can help reduce clothing waste while staying in style include the following: Clothing exchange parties. Friends and family members can swap clothes and non-sized items such as purses, hats and scarves in fun, socially distanced events.

Creative mending. People that have extra time on their hands may like to learn a new skill. Also known as visible mending, creative mending includes freestyle stitching around holes and tears, and both beaded and Japanese shashiko embroidery.

Repurpose into something new. If an item of clothing is beyond repair, it doesn’t have to be thrown away. Old T-shirts can be turned into blankets, pillowcases and even coin purses. Men’s dress shirts can be transformed into dresses for young girls or onesies for babies.

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uring her first pregnancy, Sarah Wallace, a former registered nurse in Atlanta, was chronically anemic. “I was so tired I would fall asleep while I was eating dinner,” she says. That pregnancy resulted in a baby with a low birth weight. Fortunately, Wallace learned more about nutrition and wellness. Her now 4-year-old has caught up to the growth charts and is thriving, and her next pregnancy went smoothly.

No matter how pregnancy is counted—280 days, 40 weeks or three trimesters— mama and baby share blood, nutrition and air for the duration. “Taking a holistic path before and during pregnancy is about embracing the nature of our bodies and committing to maintaining all aspects of wellness during this journey,” says Nancy Peplinsky, founder of the Holistic Moms Network, based in Caldwell, New Jersey.

Nutrition for Two The right foods nourish the growing baby, the placenta and the mother’s increasing blood volume, maintaining the mother’s body during the complex mission.

Whole foods rather than processed are best. The Whole 9 Months: A Week-ByWeek Pregnancy Nutrition Guide with Recipes for a Healthy Start, by integrative obstetrician-gynecologist (OB-GYN) Jennifer Lang and dietitian Dana Angelo White, makes it easier to select the proper nutrients along the way and provides ways to deal with nausea and cravings.

Choose organic foods when possible to reduce exposures to pesticides. If organic isn’t an option for every food, The Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce, from the Environmental Working Group (ewg.org), can be downloaded and taken to the market.

Either avoid foods on the “Dirty Dozen” list or go organic for those items.

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A high-quality prenatal vitamin fills nutrition gaps. Wallace saw a difference between her first and second pregnancy by switching brands. “The first time, I took generic prenatal vitamins. With the second pregnancy, I found wholefood supplements. I never got that exhaustion, and my second baby was a healthy weight,” she says.

“Research has shown that healthy nutrition during pregnancy improves outcomes for mom and baby, while unhealthy food choices can lead to premature childbirth, high-risk pregnancies and poor developmental outcomes in children,” says Peplinsky.

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Body Love Kristen Burgess, in Fife Lake, Michigan, creator of the website NaturalBirthAnd BabyCare.com, teaches classes for moms-to-be. “[Exercise] helps your blood volume increase, brings plenty of oxygen to your baby, increases your stamina and endurance for labor (which is an athletic event), and perhaps best of all, keeps you feeling great,” she writes in her blog.

Options such as stretching, walking and prenatal yoga can be soothing for mom and baby. Burgess also advocates prenatal belly dancing to raise the heart rate “while bonding with your baby and relishing your beautiful pregnant form.”

Peplinsky notes, “A holistic approach to pregnancy also embraces integrative therapies such as meditation, yoga, acupuncture and chiropractic, which may assist in reducing stress, minimizing physical discomfort and joint pain, while improving overall life quality for mom and baby.”

Support Along the Way A healthy pregnancy includes assistance.

In the U.S., most women choose an OB-GYN, with just over 9 percent of 2017 births incorporating a midwife to support the mother before, during and sometimes after birth. A midwife is medically trained and, depending on state law, may offer gynecological examinations, birth control counseling and prescriptions. On her own or as an assistant to a doctor, she coaches the mother during labor and assists with the delivery, which may be in a home, birthing center or hospital. The American College of Nurse-Midwives, in Silver Spring, Maryland, offers a midwife locator.

Another option is engaging a doula that focuses on emotional support for mom, her partner and the family during pregnancy and birth. During labor, she may offer massage, encouragement

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There are also books and apps to provide week-to-week details on pregnancy. Genevieve Howland, a childbirth educator in Destin, Florida, and author of The Mama Natural Week-by-Week Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth, offers a weekly article at MamaNatural.com about what’s going on with the developing baby and mother.

“Being a holistic mom is about connecting the mind, body and spirit, and approaching wellness with all three in mind,” adds Peplinsky. “The more we listen to our instincts and our needs, the more our health improves during childbearing and afterwards.”

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Cats instinctively hide pain, so it’s up to pet parents to detect unusual behaviors or symptoms. Karen Shaw Becker, a holistic veterinarian in Chicago who writes Mercola Healthy Pets, recommends that unusual bumps, sores that won’t heal, weight loss, offensive smell, low energy and difficulty eating indicate the need for evaluation by a veterinarian to rule out cancer. If cancer is diagnosed, a referral to a veterinary oncologist is likely.

Pet owners can also search for one at the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association (ahvma.org).

Blood work, biopsies or aspirates, imaging and a thorough exam may be needed to determine the extent of the cancer and any possible complications. These tests help ensure treatment is appropriate, tolerable and humane.

Treatment Options Treatments vary based on the type, site and stage of cancer, the age and wellness of the cat and what is available and accessible to the owner. Traditional remedies may include surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. While not without side effects, cats tolerate these methods relatively well.

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Holistic therapies such as acupuncture, homeopathy, supplements and traditional Chinese veterinary medicine may also be used. “Herbal therapies can be used with traditional cancer treatment to relieve side effects and to improve outcomes,” says veterinary oncologist Amanda Beck, at the University Veterinary Hospital, in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Clinical trials are another option. The Veterinary Cancer Society, in Columbia, Missouri, provides information on current research trials that “may involve novel diagnostic methods or therapies including chemotherapy, radiation therapy, surgical procedures, hypo- or hyperthermia, immunotherapy and photodynamic therapy, among others.” While these trials may offer hope, each has very specific qualifications for participation and they may not be free.

Herbst did her own research after seeing the 2019 documentary Fantastic Fungi and learning about cancer patients using turkey tail mushrooms. “We found that dogs taking those mushrooms were living four times as long as dogs that got chemo,” she says. “We wondered if we could use that for Cougar.” Their veterinarian ensured they wouldn’t be harmful and determined an appropriate dosage.

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he absence of one back leg isn’t slowing down 13-yearold Cougar the cat. In fact, she is doing better than before, as that limb once had a painful tumor. Alyssa Baker Herbst, co-founder of the Autumn Farm Sanctuary, in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, was told that, even with chemotherapy, Cougar might only live three more months. Herbst sought out a veterinary oncologist at University of Wisconsin Veterinary Care for another opinion. Amputation was recommended and done in December 2020.

Cancer isn’t uncommon in cats; the Animal Cancer Foundation, in Port Washington, New York, states that one in five cats will be diagnosed at some point. This equates to approximately 6 million cats being newly diagnosed with cancer each year, according to the Comparative Oncology Program of the U.S. National Cancer Institute.

Unfortunately, some feline cancers are extremely aggressive. It started in Doris Gassen’s cat, Meadow, with a few small bumps under the skin that quickly grew and multiplied. “About six days after they first appeared, they were open and draining,” says Gassen, in Madison, Wisconsin. The diagnosis of cutaneous lymphoma was made and palliative care was implemented.

Meadow crossed the rainbow bridge within a few weeks.

Preventive Measures Keeping cats at a healthy weight, giving them plenty of exercise opportunities and keeping them indoors more or entirely can all help reduce the risk of cancer. The feline leukemia virus and feline immunodeficiency virus, which can lead to cancer, are usually contracted from feral cats outdoors.

Genetically modified organism (GMO) ingredients such as corn, soy, alfalfa and cottonseed in pet foods are also culprits, because they can contain high concentrations of glyphosates. The World Health Organization International Agency for Research on Cancer declared glyphosate, the active ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup herbicide, to be a probable human carcinogen, and research indicates that it does cause cancer in animals.

“Many experts who have studied animal dietary patterns in the wild agree that a whole-food diet composed of mostly meats, organs and bones, supplemented to a much lesser extent with vegetables, is the way to go for both cats and dogs,” says Ty Bollinger, the San Antonio-based author of The Truth About Cancer.

Keeping cats healthy throughout life with routine wellness care helps strengthen them against any illness or injury. And while quality of life for pets may be paramount, Cougar seems to be going for quantity, as well. “Clinically, Cougar is doing fantastic. She just can’t jump as high as she used to,” says Herbst.

“She’s back to bullying the other three cats and hanging out with the dog. She’s feisty.”

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herapeutic massage and other bodywork modalities are wellknown stress-busters, but they can also hasten recovery after a workout or injury. A little restorative TLC with a bodywork practitioner before or after exercise can combat post-workout soreness and stiffness, maximizing our fitness investments in and out of the gym.

Approaches such as Swedish, deep tissue and sports massages, and myofascial trigger point release therapy can boost both blood and lymphatic circulation, giving soft tissues a vital shot of cellular nutrition. Massage modalities affect biochemical processes and on the deepest level, mitochondria—the cell’s energy-producing engines. Research from 2015 published in the journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise shows that massage immediately following injury due to resistance training encourages tissue regeneration.

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“In the context of exercise, someone who trains three to five times per week at a high intensity will likely have a higher level of fitness. However, the demand placed on the soft tissue structures will equally be high, and may require more treatment to offset this. This may vary from once a week to once a month,” says Andy Stanbury, head of soft tissue therapy at Pure Sports Medicine, a London clinic for sports injuries.

After working with high performance athletes for 15 years, he always asks, “What do I need to add to improve a patient’s fitness or performance?” For a patient that wants to improve fitness by running, “I would want to optimize their range of movement and stimulate the nervous system in readiness to exercise. I may look to use some myofascial release techniques, active release therapy, instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization or muscle energy techniques. This would of course take place before the run.” For post-run recovery, Stanbury suggests more relaxing modalities, such as gentle massage, combined with breathwork.

The Fascia Factor

Fascia, a network of connective tissue, wraps the body in protective layers from the most superficial muscle to the deepest organs and plays a central role in flexibility.

This complex netting can become stuck due to inactivity, injury or surgery. Keeping it supple is vital for everyone.

Bodywork like myofascial release that targets trigger points—knots of tension— can help to ramp up postoperative and overall injury recovery. “Myofascial release is a technique used to reduce the tension in the fascial membrane. Slowly stretching the fascia will unwind and reduce the pressure on the muscles and nerves, reducing pain and creating range of motion and flexibility,” explains Anthony Hansen, a myofascial release therapist at Therapy on the Gulf, in Naples, Florida.

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Hansen, who specializes in a “fast release” technique, emphasizes the importance of a gentle approach. “Trigger points are caused by cellular debris encapsulated by the fascia, so it’s much better to stretch it loose than it is to force it. Normally, it takes about three to five sessions, depending on the condition of the patient, for the fascial system to unwind before the patient will feel relief.”

Active trigger points refer, or radiate, pain elsewhere in the body while latent points tend to be more localized and are sore when compressed. “From a whole-body perspective and when we put this in the context of fascial planes, restoration of efficient movement is key, particularly post-surgery and when progressing training load,” says Stanbury. “However, this is not just movement of the body (muscles), but movement of blood, lymph and energy.”

A supple, tension-free body helps deter and bounce back from injuries. Regular bodywork, especially Swedish and deep tissue massage, fosters muscle recovery and helps prevent future issues. Self-massage using foam rollers and massage balls or canes can also be very helpful.

Bodywork offers full-spectrum perks, points out Stanbury, including “improved tissue mobility and elasticity, more efficient blood circulation and reduced anxiety and stress. This will, in turn, help promote better sleep, which is, of course, where we recover best.”

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MODALITIES TO HELP EASE PAIN AND STRAIN Swedish Massage: Gentle, gliding strokes to stimulate circulation, lower blood pressure and reduce muscle tension.

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Sports Massage: Offered at many gyms, physical therapy facilities and recreational sports events for recovery and prevention.

Muscle Energy Techniques: Stretching and hands-on techniques that enable gentle muscle contraction to improve joint function and lengthen muscles.

Myofascial Release: Modalities that specifically target trigger points in the muscles and fascia to release adhesions, increase oxygen and reduce pain and tightness include the following: • Active Release Therapy: May be beneficial for chronic pain due to repetitive movements, especially where muscle weakness, numbness or tingling/burning is experienced in the soft tissues.

• Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization: Also known as the Graston technique, practitioners use an array of hand-held instruments for deep trigger points in the fascia and muscles—beneficial after injuries and conditions such as piriformis, muscle-induced sciatica and back pain.

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ormone scholar Dr. Devaki Lindsey Berkson, a nutrition and gut expert as well as a continuing education professor for medical doctors and pharmacists, frequently lectures at conferences to clarify misinformation about hormones, such as the difference between synthetic hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and plant-based bio-identical hormone therapy (BHT).

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Why do you refer to hormones as nature’s physiologic internet system?

Hormones send invaluable “email” signals to cells throughout the entire body and brain.

How did the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) affect the use of hormones?

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levels help an individual feel their best. Unfortunately, doctors are still being taught that hormones are mainly important for reproductive or sexy things, addressing issues like peri- or post-menopause, andropause, erectile dysfunction or disease.

Up until 2002, when WHI prematurely stopped one of its hormone study groups which was prescribed a combination of Premarin plus synthetic progesterone, estrogen therapies were the recommended standard of care for menopausal

women and the biggest-selling pharmaceuticals in history. Medical journals, research institutions and expert cancer doctors accepted that estrogen was safe and did not increase the risk of breast cancer.

Carried out by the U.S. National Institutes of Health from 2002 to 2008, WHI conducted a series of 40 group studies following the health of 161,809 postmenopausal women.

Studies covered various aspects of aging women’s health from diet, bone health and nutrients to heart health and the risk of hormone-driven cancers, as well as two randomized trials on hormone therapies. The resulting claims that the HRT combo of Premarin plus synthetic progestin significantly increased the risks of breast cancer, cardiac events, Alzheimer’s disease and stroke alarmed the public and huge numbers of U.S. doctors stopped prescribing hormones.

What has changed?

By 2004, re-analysis of the combo study demonstrated opposite findings, and a 19-year follow-up WHI analysis revealed that estrogen protects against breast cancer while on it and even 10 years after, while progestins do the opposite. Dr. Leon Speroff, professor at the University of Oregon and the physician who authored Clinical MyNaturalAwakenings.com

Gynecologic Endocrinology and Infertility, twice concluded after reviewing every statistical nuance of the WHI, “There continues to be good reason to believe that there are benefits associated with treatment, including improvement of quality of life beyond the relief of hot flushes, maximal protection against osteoporotic fractures, a reduction in colorectal cancers, maintenance of skin elasticity and the possibility of primary prevention of coronary heart disease and Alzheimer’s.”

Although new science clearly showed that hormones rule body and brain health and are critical for staying healthy, fighting illness long-term rather than short-term and lowering mortality timing by preventing heart attacks and strokes, CEOs of Big Pharma companies that provided the synthetic hormones used in the WHI trials continued to fight hard against BHT formulated by compounding pharmacists. Now these very same CEOs have released a BHT combination of estradiol and progesterone and are writing in peer review studies about how much better and safer it is. Big Pharma intends be the sole source of supply.

They plan to do that by eliminating their competition: compounding pharmacies.

What is your experience with compounding pharmacists?

The FDA purports that compounding pharmacies are dangerous, unregulated and use items that are too complicated to compound. Not true. Compounding pharmacists are skilled professionals at mixing bioidentical hormones to a doctor’s prescription. I’ve successfully been using compounding pharmacies for more than 30 years. A compounding pharmacist should be part of the health team when natural, bioidentical hormones are prescribed. Their knowledge can provide a wealth of experience for doctor and the patient. Furthermore, they provide an invaluable service at manufacturing a safe product that is unique for a particular patient.

Hormones are so critical that even if you’re prescribed HRT, it’s better than losing out for decades on the hormone signals that keep your body younger and less inflamed.

To be without healthy hormone signals is an aging and pro-inflammatory process to the body. In other words, get hormones any way you can. While synthetic is better than nothing, bioidentical trumps synthetic.

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SPACE COAST EVENTS SATURDAY, MAY 1 Stress Detox and Oneness Deeksha Initiation – 11am-6:30pm. 2-day training course with Maria Banas. The Stress Detox is a relaxing meditation experience drawing from 5 ancient meditative arts.

Includes a special process of Oneness Blessing or Deeksha. At the end of the second day, you will be initiated as a Oneness Deeksha giver. (optional). $189. Bring yoga mat or pillow. Due to current social distancing protocol, class size will be limited, and pre-registration is recommended. Pre-register at AquarianDreams.com/special-events/ or call 321729-9495. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 5 Astrology for Personal & Spiritual Transformation – 5:30-7pm. Learn how astrology has influenced most of the world’s religions, and how the planets influence our personality and predict the time and type of challenges we face in life. Explore how the powerful outer planetary transits are intensely affecting you and others. Call in advance with your birth data and Bruce will have your chart prepared for the workshop. For more information, visit BruceOrion.com. $20, chart included. Due to current social distancing protocol, class size will be limited, and pre-registration is recommended. Pre-register at AquarianDreams.com/special-events/ or call 321729-9495. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic.

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MONDAY, MAY 10 Healing Reiki Journey: Ancestral Healing – 5:307pm. A Reiki journey is a technique we use with the intention to obtain spiritual and inner guidance, information, healing, and empowerment from higher sources of consciousness. This will guide us to River of Life and help to release genetic, cultural, cellular memories thought forms, old beliefs and suffering and we will go to the Hall of Ancestors to let go of ancestral trauma, meet our ancestors and receive the gifts and talents from them. Crystal bowl and vibrational sound healing included. Led by Maria Banas.

Bring: yoga mat, pillow, blanket, and water. $25.

Due to current social distancing protocol, class size will be limited, and pre-registration is recommended.

Pre-register at AquarianDreams.com/special-events/ Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

TUESDAY, MAY 11 Women’s Health 101 – 7-8pm. Dr. Brian Walsh will discuss the latest tips for women’s health including natural hormone balancing, mental health, and beauty tips for skin and hair. Dr Walsh will demonstrate Nutrition Response Testing. Bring a friend and join us at CARE Natural Wellness Center. Free but call 321-728-1387 to register. Care Natural Wellness Center, 1051 Eber Blvd, Suite 102, Melbourne. 321728-1387. CareWellnessFL.com.

Transformation Meditation Experience – 5:307pm. Bruce will guide you through a transformational trance experience, while receiving healing frequencies through Maria’s Reiki healings and crystal bowls. Bring yoga mat or pillow. $25.Due to current social distancing protocol, class size will be limited, and pre-registration is recommended, call or visit AquarianDreams.com/special-events/ Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

New Moon Guided Meditation – 7-8:30pm. During this meditation, you may lie on a mat, sit in a chair, or sit on a cushion. Anthony Profeta takes us on this meditative journey of healing, relaxation, & connection. The Crystal & Himalayan Bowls will be played during the entire meditation. Suggested: Bring yoga mat or pillow. $20. Due to current social distancing protocol, class size will be limited, and pre-registration is recommended. Pre-register at AquarianDreams.com/special-events/. $20. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic.

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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. $185. 7 CEU’s for Yoga Alliance teachers. Please bring a yoga mat or pillow. Due to current social distancing protocol, class size will be limited, and pre-registration is recommended. Reg-

Chakra Balancing: Guided Mantra & Sound Meditation – 5:30-7pm. The seven chakras are the body’s major energy centers through which our life energy flows. Anthony Profeta guides us to healing and attunement by playing the crystal bowls to help remove and break up blocked energy. Then as we move one by one up through the chakra system, he will introduce the Bija (seed) Mantras which the group will chant together to help align, balance, and purify our 7 energy centers. The bowls & mantras together will create a one-of-a-kind meditative experience,

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FRIDAY, MAY 14 Kundalini Yoga, Meditation & Deep Gong Healing – 5:30-7:30pm. A special Kundalini Yoga and Meditation class focusing on releasing unconscious patterns and realign with truth. 2-hour includes a meditation and gong relaxation. Creates deep relaxation and clears the mind; Immediate reduction of stress and anxiety; Stimulates the glandular system and improves function; Stimulates circulation; Organizes emotional energy; Strengthens the parasympathetic nervous system; Helps repair damage to the nervous system caused by stimulants and stress.

The sound of the gong reaches the body on a cellular level, encouraging integrated healing of body, mind, and spirit. Bring a mat and or blanket. $25. Due to current social distancing protocol, class size will be limited, and pre-registration is recommended, visit AquarianDreams. com/special-events. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

SATURDAY, MAY 15 Reiki 1 and 2 Certification Weekend – 10am-5pm.

May 15 &16. Housing available! Upon completion of this weekend, you will be certified to practice Holy Fire III Reiki on yourself and others. This Reiki training is one of the most thorough and comprehensive available, including traditional Japanese and Western style, and Holy Fire III. $300 (Separate: Reiki 1 =

space coast save the date SATURDAY, JULY 10 & SUNDAY JULY 11 2021 Ancient Healings Conference – Find top experts, teachers, and guides from various fields or disciplines for you to rediscover the healing and empowering techniques of our ancestors which have long been protected, hidden or thought lost forever. The Ancient Healings Conference will be held at the Melbourne Auditorium. Currently accepting applications for speakers and exhibitors. Call for vendor information.

Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E Hibiscus, Melbourne. AncientHealingsConference.com. $150 / Reiki 2 = $180). Full Circle Yoga School, 320 N. Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach. 321-431-2025.

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Grand Opening Event-ExoTower Storefront – 10am-5pm. Stop by to see how you can grow any garden veggie, herb, leafy green in just 2 square feet of space in your home, office, studio or any space that works for you. No matter if you are brand new to growing your own plants at home, or a seasoned expert, ExoTower is a perfect choice. Our new storefront has everything you need to start your own in-home garden. Exo Tower 670 Oleander Dr. Merritt Island, 321-305-5100. ExoTowers.com Yin Yoga with Legs Up the Wall – 3-4:30pm. Experience the benefits of Yin yoga (supported, restful poses held for up to eight minutes) with the legs resting against a wall. ‘Legs up the wall’ is great for our cardiovascular system, and our yin shapes will unfold wonderful healing and lengthening of the muscles in our hips and legs. Led

by Leah Dubois. $20. Due to current social distancing protocol, class size will be limited, and pre-registration is recommended. To preregister visit: AquarianDreams. com/special-events. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

SUNDAY, MAY 16 Thai Restorative Yoga – 12:30-2pm. This class is an hour and a half of being instructed into different restorative positions, letting the yoga instructor and massage therapist applying pressure to further your stretch and relaxing experience. $20. Blissful.Energy, 240 S. Wickham Rd, West Melbourne. 321-327-8741.

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MONDAY, MAY 17 Deeksha Healing: The Oneness Blessing with Crystal Bowl Meditation – 5:30-7pm. Includes powerful mantra and crystal bowl meditation and Deeksha Blessing, which is a transfer of energy to initiate higher states of consciousness. Brings a shift in perception resulting in clarity and spontaneous feelings of love, joy, peace and inner silence, dissolving negative life patterns and releasing cellular and energetic level traumas facilitating healing with Maria Banas. $20. Bring yoga mat or pillow. Due to current social distancing protocol, class size will be limited, and pre-registration is recommended, call or visit AquarianDreams.com/special-events. $20.

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Group Past Life Regression with Singing Bowls – 5:30-7:30pm. According to many traditions, we’ve been stuck in a cycle of birth, death, and rebirth for numerous lifetimes - each time learning lessons, making mistakes, & having experiences necessary for our soul’s growth & development. This regression will be led by meditation teacher & ARE certified past life regression therapist, Anthony Profeta, who in addition to guiding, will also be using singing bowls to help us access a deep, relaxed state. Access the deep unconscious memories to help fit together pieces of a puzzle and to understand ourselves better. $40. Bring yoga mat or pillow. Due to current social distancing protocol, class size will be limited, and pre-registration is recommended. Pre-register at AquarianDreams.com/special-events/ or call 321-7299495. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic.

Weekend Meditation Course – 10am-6pm. Weekend Meditation Course – The Cultivation of Compassion & Heartfulness - Saturday 10am-6:30pm. & Sunday 1-6:30pm. Learn about the History and practice of traditional metta (lovingkindness), forgiveness, and compassion meditation. Approaching self-compassion and learning and practicing mindful communication with ourselves and others. Led by Anthony Profeta this training immersion will help you gain a more complete understanding of mindfulness meditation with a thorough exploration into Buddhist philosophy and its meditation techniques, especially its mindfulness and compassion practices and more. Bring a yoga mat or pillow. $375. Due to current social distancing protocol, class size will be limited, and pre-registration is recommended. Pre-register at AquarianDreams.com/ special-events/ Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

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Guided Rest Yoga Nidra with Soundscape Workshop – 5:30-7pm. Combining the healing properties of sound (singing bowls, chimes, voice, etc.) with Yoga Nidra, you enter a state of profound rest and peaceful bliss. Yoga Nidra (yogic sleep) is guided meditation done lying down. Free of resistance, tension, and thought, you tap into the body’s innate healing abilities and creative energy. Led by Karen Hedley. 45 minutes of Yoga Nidra is as restorative as 3 hours of sleep.

Please bring a yoga mat, blanket, and pillow. $20. Due to current social distancing protocol, class size will be limited, and pre-registration is recommended. Preregister at AquarianDreams.com/special-events/ . $20.

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12th Level of Consciousness with Reiki Meditation and Sound – 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. Journey to experience the 12th level of consciousness, where we will meet our authentic self and heal all the layers. Includes the River of Life healing experience to let go what is no need it any longer and receive the give of Empowerment. Led by Maria Banas. Bring: yoga mat, pillow, blanket and water $25. Due to current social distancing protocol, class size will be limited, and pre-registration is recommended. Pre-register at AquarianDreams.com/ special-events/ or call 321-729-9495. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic.

SATURDAY MAY 22SUNDAY MAY 23 Spirit Fest: Metaphysical and Holistic Fair – 10:30am-6pm.Enjoy 40+ booths with vendors, practitioners, intuitive readers, artists, and demonstrations.

Something for everyone. Speakers throughout both days on a variety of topics. Entrance fee: $7. Children 12 & under free. Vendor opportunities still available.

Visit SancturaryFL.com. The Azan Shriner’s Center, 1591 W. Eau Gallie, Melbourne.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 26 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. $25. Due to current social distancing protocol, class size will be limited, and pre-registration is recommended. To preregister visit: AquarianDreams.com/special-events. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

THURSDAY, MAY 27 Fix Your Gut, Save Your Life – 7-8pm. During this event, you will learn strategies to improve your gut health, immune function, response to stress and more! Dr. Brian Walsh speaks at CARE Natural Wellness Center, 1051 Eber Blvd., Suite 102, Melbourne in the Glenwood Plaza. Free but call 321-728-1387 to register. Care Natural Wellness Center, 1051 Eber Blvd, Suite 102, Melbourne. 321-728-1387.

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SATURDAY, MAY 29 Reiki 3/Advanced Reiki Certification Course – 11am6pm. The student receives the Master Reiki Symbol to be included with the three previous symbols received in Level II. This will increase the student’s connection with the Universal Life Force and open the doorway to work in different levels of spirit and karma. Topics: Reiki and Spirit release, Spiritual protection, World Peace and Crystal Grids and more. Instructor Maria Banas. Bring a yoga mat. $235. Due to current social distancing protocol, class size will be limited, and pre-registration is recommended. Pre-register at AquarianDreams.com/ special-events/ Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

SUNDAY, MAY 30 Floating Gong Meditation – 6-6:45pm. Join us for a gong meditation that is sure to vibrate your soul. We will hang in hammocks while the gong will be played to access your greatest meditation state. 15.00. Blissful.Energy, 240 S. Wickham Rd, West Melbourne.

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Reiki Healing Circle – Noon-2pm. Experience an overall feeling of calm and wellbeing during this energy healing session with like-minded people. If you have not yet experienced the harmonious effects of Reiki this is the perfect group to join. $15. Facilitated by Reiki Master Carol Zackman and Divine Soul Wellness; held at Your CBD Store, 2818 SW Port St. Lucie Blvd., 954-646-4374.

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Tai Chi – 10:30-11:30am. Slow, gentle, healing movements of Tai Chi and Qi Gong. Decrease stress and anxiety, increase energy, muscle strength and balance. Led by Eric Ellegood. Group is made up of mature adults. Focus is on the Yang simplified 24 form and various styles of Qi Gong, $10 per class or $50 for 6 classes. For Questions email EllegodEric@gmail.com or text at 772-985-9782.

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Mom’s Day Out Sale-10am-6 pm. All products 30 % off in celebration of Mother’s Day. Offering complimentary free gifts with purchase. Special giveaways raffles for custom CBD baskets, free yoga or Reiki class, henna tattoos, custom jewelry, soaps or body scrubs. Every purchase gives you an entry to win.

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SUNDAY, MAY 9

Sound of Soul Event: VIRTUAL – 11am-Noon.

An online event. Please join us to Experience HU, the Sound of Soul Chanting the word HU can bring peace, calm, and expanded awareness. After an inspirational quote, we chant the word HU for twenty minutes followed by a time of silent contemplation then a spiritual discussion. The Zoom link/dial-in information will be sent to those that RSVP to 772-223-1188 or eck-Florida. org by May 8 or at Meetup.com/EckankarinStuart.

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12 Power Centers: VIRTUAL – 7pm. Deepening spiritual understanding and practice of our 12 power centers.

Spiritual Soul growth class designed to support students in living aligned with their spirit. May 12 is the Power of Understanding; May 26 is Power of Will. Class led by Rev Janice. Zoom login ID is 772-461-2272. Unity of Fort Pierce, 3414 Sunrise Blvd, Fort Pierce. 772-461-2272.

THURSDAY, MAY 13

Medicine Making: Herbal Oils & Tinctures – 6-8pm.

Want to make your own herbal remedies? Learn how to make herbal oils and tinctures! Watch a step-by-step demonstration and learn methods for both fresh and dried plants. $35. Herbs & Owls, 725 N. A1A, D-103, Jupiter. 561-768-9005. HerbsandOwls.com/classes.

SATURDAY, MAY 15

Make a Custom Tea Blend – 10-11:30am. Learn about several medicinal herbs and custom blend your own 2 oz tea. Price includes tea. $45 Price includes tea. Herbs & Owls, 725 N. A1A, D-103, Jupiter. 561768-9005. HerbsandOwls.com/classes.

Restorative Mini Retreat – 1-3pm. From edgy and stressed to harmony and relaxed in just a few hours!

Learn stress reduction techniques and practice restorative yoga in this two-hour workshop. Register today as this workshop is limited to six people. Led

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

Candlelight Sound Bath Meditation - 6:30-8:30pm. Sound Meditation assists in bringing the body’s 7 major energy centers (chakras) back into alignment and balance, by quieting mental chatter and allowing for peace and tranquility. Led by Anthony Profeta. $25 Bring your own mat & blanket. Facilitated by Divine Soul Wellness held at Your CBD Store 2818 SW Port St Lucie Blvd. 954-646-4374.

Beer, Bands, Bites, Business Festival—1-5pm. Your CBD Store of Port St. Lucie is proud to be a supporting vendor at this amazing event. Stop by for all your USDA organic hemp products, special sales and free samples. Craft beer, live music, food and local businesses. Fun for the entire family. This event will benefit the St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce’s mission to help local businesses prosper. Causeway Cove Marina, 601 Seaway Drive, Ft. Pierce. $5 general admission. St.LucieChamber.org.

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Reiki I Certification: VIRTURAL – 1-4pm. Everyone can learn The Usui System of Natural Healing (Reiki) for self-healing, personal and spiritual growth, a way to give comfort to family, friends, and animals, or a gentle complementary therapy in holistic medicine. Led by Kumari who has 31 years’ experience.

7 CEU’s for Florida LMT’s. All courses taught live virtually via Zoom and include downloadable video demos, handouts and PowerPoint presentations. New discounted price of $150. Register at DivineHumanInstitute.com/Reiki-Certification-Classes.

SUNDAY, MAY 16

“Spiritual Experiences Guidebook”: VIRTUAL – 11am. An online book discussion via Zoom or teleconferencing, entitled “Spiritual Experiences Guidebook”, by Harold Kemp. We will discuss dreams. Inner guidance and spiritual lessons from everyday life.

Books may be ordered free at SpiritualExperience.org.

Join with computer, tablet or phone. To receive the link for computer or tablet, or the dial-in numbers for the phone –RSVP by May 15 by calling 772-223-1188 and leaving a message or visiting eck-florida.org.

Reiki Healing Circle – Noon-2pm. Experience an overall feeling of calm and wellbeing during this energy healing session with like-minded people. If you have not yet experienced the harmonious effects of Reiki this is the perfect group to join. $15. Facilitated by Reiki Master Carol Zackman and Divine Soul Wellness. Held at Your CBD Store, 2818 SW Port St. Lucie Blvd., 954-646-4374.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 19

Herbs for Stress & Anxiety – Noon-1:30pm. Learn about herbs that can help ease stress, anxiety and panic as well as promote restful sleep. $35. Herbs & Owls, 725 N. A1A, D-103, Jupiter. 561-768-9005.

HerbsandOwls.com/classes.

THURSDAY, MAY 20

Shamanism Workshop – 6:30-8:30pm. Join us each month as we explore the teachings and practices of the medicine wheel, spirit animals & guides and naturebased ceremony. Bring a notebook and pencil. $35.

Herbs & Owls, 725 N. A1A, D-103, Jupiter. 561-7689005. HerbsandOwls.com/classes.

FRIDAY, MAY 21

Shamanic Drumming Circle – 6-7pm. Experience healing and spiritual awakening at a deeper level. Led by Sarah & Trish. Bring a drum. (Love Offering) Drumming will be

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DivineHumanInstitute.com/ Reiki-Certification-Classes followed by Reiki Circle. Unity of Fort Pierce 3414 Sunrise Blvd, Fort Pierce. UnityofFortPierce.com. 772-461-2272.

SATURDAY MAY 22 & SUNDAY MAY 23

Treasure Coast Art and Mindfulness Fest – 10am5pm. Bringing Art and Inner Peace together. Perfect for the entire family. Includes art, yoga, mindfulness classes and all types of creative products and services. Free. Vendor spots available-for more information and to register online visit ArtStLucie. org/event/art-fest. MIDFLORIDA Event Center 9221 SE Civic Center Place Port St. Lucie.

Reiki II & Advanced Immersion: VIRTUAL – Noon-5pm. Reiki II teaches you distant, mentalemotional healing and situation healing, plus greatly increases your healing power. Advanced Immersion (now free for Level II) teaches you how to use Reiki to increase intuition, abundance and manifesting, plus how to work with nature and animals and any situation, including relationships. Led by Kumari. Reiki II certification now includes Advanced Immersion free! ($250 value). Price is $500 and includes live online training, downloadable video demos, handouts and PowerPoint presentations. Register at DivineHumanInstitute.com/Reiki-Certification-Classes.

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techniques, increasing the tools to treat your clients.

If you have something to share please come prepared to speak and demonstrate. Free. Blissful.Energy, 240 S. Wickham Rd, West Melbourne. 321-327-8741.

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sunday TREASURE COAST

Unity of Ft. Pierce – 10am. Practical spiritual teachings that support people in cultivating and living from their spiritual awareness. In the sanctuary or the service can be viewed through VIRTUAL OPTION: Facebook Live Stream at facebook.com/unity.fortpierce/. Unity of Ft. Pierce 3414 Sunrise Blvd. Fort Pierce. 772-461-2272.

UnityofFortPierce.com.

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

UnityOfPortStLucie.org.

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

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

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

SPACE COAST

Restorative Aerial Yoga – 11am-noon. This class is for someone that wants to explore Aerial hammocks in a slow resting way, meditating through these restorative poses. $15. Blissful.Energy, 240 S. Wickham Rd, West Melbourne. 321-327-8741. Blissful.Energy.

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

LMT Collaboration Night – 6-8pm. 1st Sun. Calling all LMT’s for an evening of sharing massage

monday SPACE COAST

Morning Yoga Flow – 9:30-10:30am. This class is for someone that wants to explore mindfulness, yoga and meditation. It is great for beginners and people that need yoga for their health. $12. Blissful.Energy, 240 S. Wickham Rd, West Melbourne. 321-327-8741.

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Gentle Hatha Yoga – 11am-12:15pm. A gentle approach to Hatha including asana (postures) and Yoga Nidra meditation with Patti Akers. $10 or Yoga Memberships accepted. To preregister visit: AquarianDreams.com/weekly-yoga-calendar. Due to current social distancing protocol, class size will be limited, and pre-registration is recommended.

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

Peaceful Flow Yoga - 12:30-1:30pm. Gently and peacefully improve range of motion while grounding, centering, and developing a deeper sense of inner peace. Led by Brooke Daratany Goldfarb. $10 (or Yoga Membership) To preregister visit: AquarianDreams.com/weekly-yoga-calendar. Due to current social distancing protocol, class size will be limited, and pre-registration is recommended.

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

Hatha Yoga with Marilyn – 6:30-7:45pm. This gentle form of yoga combines physical well-being and balances body, mind, and spirit using guided yoga postures, stretching, and breathing. Bring

your own mat. $5 per class, paid at door. Pelican Beach Clubhouse, 1495 Hwy A1A, Satellite Beach.

321-773-6458.

TREASURE COAST Pilates Mat Class Inside & Zoom – 9am. Mat class offered by certified instructor, Barbara Lenge in santuary and on Zoom. For information visit AtlanticPilates.net. $10 drop in or $48/6. Unity of Fort Pierce, 3414 Sunrise Blvd., Fort Pierce. 772-4612272. UnityofFortPierce.com.

Warm Vinyasa Flow Yoga – 9:30-10:45am. Led by Mike Vidalakis for all levels. A gently heated room helps loosen muscles to help expand postures and work more deeply. This practice is a moving meditation to encourage focus on breath and proper alignment as we flow together. $18 drop in or packages available at DTE-Yoga.com. Down to Earth Yoga Studio, 1649 SE Port Saint Lucie Blvd, Port Saint Lucie. 772-224-2444. dte-yoga.com.

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, Intuitive Oracle Card Readings & Aura photography. Walk-ins Welcome. Psychic & the Genie, 313 Colorado Ave. Downtown Stuart. 772-678-6170.

PsychicNTheGenie.com.

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

SaintLucieAcupuncture.com.

Mindful Yoga Mondays - 6:30-8:30pm. This is a gentle class focusing on breathwork and stretching with an extra bonus of sound therapy and mantra work. From beginners to experienced, all are welcome.

Please bring your own mat, blanket, props, $10. Facilitated by Matt Swanner and Divine Soul Wellness held at Your CBD Store 2818 SW Port St Lucie Blvd.

954-646-4374.

A Course in Miracles Study Group: VIRTUAL – 7-8:15pm. Everyone is invited, newcomers welcome.

Come study, learn, practice, and share experiences.

Returning to the Sanctuary May 2. (Love-Offering appreciated). Facilitated by Kathryn Joy. Unity of Fort Pierce, 3414 Sunrise Blvd, Ft. Pierce. 772-461-2272.

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tuesday SPACE COAST

Yin Yoga – 12:15-1:30pm. Yin Yoga is a profound, meditative approach to yoga with a physical focus on accessing the connective tissue and fascia and regulating the flow of energy in the body. Led by Leah Dubois. $10 (or yoga membership) To preregister visit: AquarianDreams.com/weekly-yoga-calendar.

Due to current social distancing protocol, class size will be limited, and pre-registration is recommended.

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

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

To preregister visit: AquarianDreams.com/weeklyyoga-calendar. Due to current social distancing protocol, class size will be limited, and pre-registration is recommended. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

TREASURE COAST

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

District108Yoga.com Tune-Up Tuesday at The Elliot Museum - 4-5pm.

Certified Sound Therapist, Deena Rahill, facilitates this weekly Crystal Bowl Vibrational Healing experience. During this one-hour session, participants lie down on mats and are bathed head to toe in sound vibration. Sign up to enjoy this ethereal experience and leave with a feeling of peace and harmony. Please bring a yoga mat, (if you want a blanket and pillow) and wear comfortable clothes.

Contact Deena for more information or to reserve your spot, 786-488-7782. $25. Elliot Museum, 825 NE Ocean Blvd., Stuart.

Little Seeds Kids Yoga (Ages 4-8) – 4-4:45pm. After months of staying inside, give your child the gift of safe play within their bodies and mind as well as a practice that will stay with them a lifetime. $18 drop in or packages available at DTE-Yoga.com. Down to Earth Yoga Studio, 1649 SE Port Saint Lucie Blvd, Port Saint Lucie. 772-224-2444.

Big Seeds Kids Yoga (Ages 9-12) – 5-5:45pm. After months of staying inside, give your child the gift of safe play within their bodies and mind as well as a practice that will stay with them a lifetime. Tuesdays & Thursdays. Little Seeds Yoga (4-8) at 5pm. $18 drop in or packages available at DTE-Yoga.com.

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

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

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

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wednesday SPACE COAST

Chi Yoga & Meditation – 11am-Noon. Led by Leah. $10 (or yoga membership). To preregister visit: AquarianDreams.com/weekly-yoga-calendar.

Due to current social distancing protocol, class size will be limited, and pre-registration is recommended.

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

Yin Yoga – 12:30-1:30pm. Yin Yoga is a profound, meditative approach to yoga with a physical focus on accessing the connective tissue and fascia and regulating the flow of energy in the body. Led by Cindy Jovanovich. $10 (or yoga membership) To preregister visit: AquarianDreams.com/weekly-yoga-calendar. Due to current social distancing protocol, class size will be limited, and pre-registration is recommended. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

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.

Aerial Yoga – 6:30-7:30pm. This is a high energy class that will be using an Aerial Hammock that is meant to warm the muscles, stretch them out then finally relax in a meditative state. $15. Blissful.

Energy, 240 S. Wickham Rd, West Melbourne.

321-327-8741.

TREASURE COAST Pilates Mat Class Outside & Zoom – 9:30am.

Mat class offered by certified instructor, Barbara Lenge outside and on Zoom. For information visit AtlanticPilates.net. $10 drop in or $48/6. Unity of Fort Pierce, 3414 Sunrise Blvd., Fort Pierce. 772461-2272. UnityofFortPierce.com.

Chair Yoga - 10-11:15am. For seniors and those with limited mobility. Enjoy stretching for relaxation and ease of movement with Lana. Chair yoga is helpful for those who find it difficult to get up and down off the floor. $10 per class. Unity of Port St Lucie, 8645 US Hwy 1, Port St. Lucie. Please call to reserve your spot, class size limited due to covid regulations. 845-489-7976.

Insight Meditation on Zoom and Facebook Livestream: VIRTUAL – 11-11:30am. Holding meditations in our sanctuary or join via Zoom with meeting ID of 840-3552-6522. Love Offerings appreciated. Unity of Fort Pierce, 3414 Sunrise Blvd.

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

Crystal Light Therapy – 12:30-4pm. Are you ready to take your bodywork sessions to a whole other level, embracing Body, Mind & Spirit? Crystal Light Therapy (CLT) takes energy healing to the next level by combining crystals, guided imagery, sound, color & light. Call Lifestyle Goddess for availability 772-801-3044. Event held at The Scented Dragon, 6993 Hancock Drive, Port Saint Lucie.

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.

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thursday SPACE COAST Kundalini with Meditation & Healing Gong – 12:30-1:45pm. Kundalini class with pranayama, stretching poses, kriya, meditation, mantra and relaxation with gong. All levels. $10 or Yoga Memberships accepted. To preregister visit: AquarianDreams.com/weekly-yoga-calendar. Due to current social distancing protocol, class size will be limited, and pre-registration is recommended.

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

Gentle Hatha Yoga - 5:30-6:30pm. Gentle Hatha yoga classes with a focus on healing and meditation.

Instructor Teren Nichols is a licensed intuitive massage therapist. $10 (or yoga membership). To preregister visit: AquarianDreams.com/weekly-yoga-calendar.

Due to current social distancing protocol, class size will be limited, and pre-registration is recommended.

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

TREASURE COAST

Warm Vinyasa Flow Yoga – 9:30-10:45am. Led by Cassi Brooks for all levels. A gently heated room helps loosen muscles to help expand postures and work more deeply. This practice is a moving meditation to encourage focus on breath and proper alignment as we flow together. $18 drop in or packages available at DTE-Yoga.com.

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

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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.

Pilates Mat Class Outside & Zoom – 10:30-11:30am.

Mat class offered by certified instructor, Barbara Lenge outside and on Zoom. For information visit AtlanticPilates.net. $10 drop in or $48/6. Unity of Fort Pierce, 3414 Sunrise Blvd., Fort Pierce. 772-461-2272.

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

friday SPACE COAST

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

Yin Yoga – 12:15-1:30pm. Yin Yoga is a profound, meditative approach to yoga with a physical focus on

accessing the connective tissue and fascia and regulating the flow of energy in the body. Led by Cindy Jovanovich. $10 (or yoga membership) To preregister visit: AquarianDreams.com/weekly-yoga-calendar. Due to current social distancing protocol, class size will be limited, and pre-registration is recommended. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

TREASURE COAST

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

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

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

Reiki Circle – 7-8pm. Experience the transmission of Universal energy which activates inner calm and peace.

Led by Reiki Master Trish Gable. Social distancing guidelines are followed. Masks are required. Love offering. Unity of Fort Pierce, 3414 Sunrise Blvd., Fort Pierce. 772-812-2895. UnityofFortPierce.com.

saturday TREASURE COAST Saturday Downtown Ft. Pierce Famers’ Market –

8am-12pm. Downtown Ft. Pierce Farmers Market has over 70 friendly vendors offering a diverse selection of foods, exotic plants, spices, local produce and much more. Rain or shine. Live music, fresh food and right on the river; make it your Saturday morning tradition. Free. Riverfront Downtown Ft. Pierce 101 Melody Lane, Ft. Pierce. FortPierceFarmersMarket.com.

Tradition Neighborhood Market – 9am-2pm. Come visit Treasure Coast’s newest outdoor market. Plan to spend your Saturday mornings with us where you will find organic produce, food, art, jewelry, food, clothing and much more. New vendors welcome.

Conveniently located just off I-95, near Olive Garden and Target. Call 772-828-0188. 10912 SW Village Parkway, Port St. Lucie at Tradition.

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, Intuitive Oracle Card Readings & Aura photography. Walk-ins Welcome. Psychic & the Genie, 313 Colorado Ave. Downtown Stuart. 772-678-6170.

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Herbs, Sage, Incense, Ritual Soaps & Bath Teas - 9am-2pm. Empower yourself with the magick of rituals. Medicinal & magicak herbs, ritual soaps & bath teas, custom sage sticks, incense, oils & more every Saturday at the Tradition Neighborhood Market. Shipping & local pick up available. Visit AnnieIsMyCoach.com to order or follow on Facebook @ annyismycoach & Instagram @lifestylegoddess333.

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6220 SE Martin Hwy Palm City, 772-781-5777 ShadowoodFarm.com

Whole body connections and anti-aging Dentistry advanced non-surgical TMJ, snoring and sleep breathing disorders therapy, head, neck and facial pain treatment, non-extraction orthodontics, smile makeovers and dentistry for patients with multiple chemical sensitivities. See ad, page 33.

HAIR SALONS 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.

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

COUNSELING ATLANTEAN HEALING ARTS 1680 Highway A1A, Ste 4 Satellite Beach, 321-543-8882 AtlanteanHealingArts.com Explore the Ancient Mystery School traditions, teachings and healing methods. Trained teachers and healers provide classes and personalized healing sessions including emotional cord cutting. See ad, page 17.

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

Mercury safe removal, high tech office, low radiation digital x-rays. Lasers-no shot, no drill.

Ozone therapy. See ad, page 41.

Local, solar powered, family farm.

USDA Certified Organic produce, organic gardening supplies and more. Organic agriculture means a healthier planet. Open to public, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

ELEMENTS ORGANIC SALON 3800 W. Eau Gallie Blvd, Ste 106 Melbourne, 321-349-0389 ElementsOrganicSalon.com An organic salon and spa providing hair using only natural products with the least amount of toxic chemicals possible Features OWay products. Certified Green Circle Salon.

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

FARMERS MARKETS FARMERS MARKET GUIDE Space & Treasure Coast my-NA.com/FarmersMarket Find a Farmer’s Market near you in the Natural Awakenings Farmers Market Guide.

Support your health and community by shopping local.

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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.

GLORIA’S HEALTH HUT 951 Old Dixie Hwy, A3 Vero Beach, 772-770-2101 Wide selection of vitamins, supplements, herbs, CBD oil, skin and body care products, gluten-free and organic items. “We’re More Than a Health Food Store.”

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

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

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.

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

DIVINE SOUL WELLNESS

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

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.

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

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

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

Drive thru pickup and area delivery available.

SUNSEED FOOD CO-OP 6615 N. Atlantic Ave (A1A) Cape Canaveral, 321-784-0930 SunseedFoodCoop.com Community-owned, Not-for-Profit Co-op founded in 1974. Largest selection of vitamins & herbs in Brevard. Organic produce and much more.

Open Mon-Sat 9-7 & Sun 10-6.

SUNSHINE HEALTH FOOD & WELLNESS CENTER 2916 S. Washington Ave Titusville, 321-269-4848 Find us on Facebook Providing nutritional health counseling in a truly holistic fashion by offering massage, cholesterol testing, food detox, essential oils, blood typing along with vitamins, minerals, herbs, homeopathics and natural foods.

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

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

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

Combining the best of Hypnotherapy, NeuroLinguistics (NLP) and ThetaHealing to create rapid and lasting changes at the subconscious level.

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

HYPNOTHERAPY BY JENNY Jenny Battig Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist HypnotherapybyJenny.com 321-345-8971

HERBALISTS 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 37.

Access the power of your inner mind to reduce stress, lose extra weight, stop smoking, or overcome other behaviors/patterns that have been holding you back!

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE MELISSA DEAN, MD

Dean Wellness Institute Premiere Center for Regenerative Medicine Vero Beach, 772-567-1500

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 ads, page 48.

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Age Management, Weight Loss, Preventative Medicine, Andropause, Bioidentical Hormone Replacement, Lifestyle Management, Vitamin Evaluation, Nutrition and many other integrative therapies. See ad, back cover.

DEBORAH A. DEMARTA, MD,

FACS, FAARFM Institute of Colorectal Health & Wellness 218 SW Atlanta Ave Stuart, 772-539-9556 InstituteHealthWellness.com Anti-Aging, Functional and Regenerative Medicine. Colorectal Surgery and Functional GI, hormone replacement, food allergy and nutritional testing, IV vitamin therapy, heavy metals testing, medical aesthetics, THERMIva vaginal rejuvenation, ThermiSmooth skin tightening, HALO skin resurfacing, BBL BroadBand Light skin therapy, laser hair removal, Botox and fillers, skin care, weight loss. See ad, page 33.

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

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

YALE (YOEL) R. SMITH, MD,

DABA, BCASI, AFAAFM, BCABARM Center for Anti-Aging Aesthetic and Rejuvenation Medicine 321-421-7111, Viera AntiAgingIM.com Hypertension, diabetes, mold/Lyme, sleep issues, hypothyroidism, erectile dysfunction, heart attack prevention, autoimmune diseases, chronic fatigue, food allergies, congestive heart failure, G.I. issues and more. See ad, page 37.

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

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

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

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

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150 Fifth Ave, Ste B Indialantic, 321-243-1859 rh-md.com/rhvi/

Unique Gifts & Clothing for your Inner Hippie 21 SW Flagler Ave Downtown Stuart, 772-678-6228

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

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.

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.

MASSAGE THERAPY DANIELLE DEMPSEY, LMT

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

MEDICAL MARIJUANA SIKORA INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE 1040 37th Pl, Ste 102 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.

PSYCHIC AND THE GENIE 313 Colorado Ave Stuart, 772-678-6170 PsychicNTheGenie.com Convenient Downtown Stuart location offering a wide assortment of incense, candles, books, sage, crystals, salt lamps and more. Psychic Medium, Aura Photography available. Open 7 days a week. MondaySaturday 10am-6pm. Sunday 10am-5pm.

NUTRITION VITALITY WELLNESS AND NUTRITION CENTER

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

PATIENT ADVOCATE CORINA SAVELA, LLC

Ins. Agent & Certified Patient Advocate Melbourne, 321-209-2998 CorinaSavelaLLC.com Assistance with preparing for and managing Medicare costs and benefits.

Support for those without family and caregivers of a loved-one. Registered Guardian, Community Speaker and Educator. (Ins. Agent FL#W412514, Registered Guardian FL#1433)

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 27.

NATURAL MEDICINE BEACHSIDE NATURAL MEDICINE CLINIC & APOTHECARY 200 Ocean Ave, Ste 202 Melbourne Beach, 321-848-4914 BeachsideNaturalMedicine.com Your local resource for Natural Family Health, Nature Cure, Ayurveda & Homeopathy specializing in Digestive Disorders/IBS, Food Intolerance Evaluation, Complex Chronic Diseases, Infertility & Natural Pediatrics. See ad, page 39.

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

Our scientific, proven approach heals your nerves and reverses your symptoms.

Relief without Surgery, Shots, Addictive Medications. See ad, page 17.

PEDIATRICIANS: HOLISTIC RUTH M. RODRIGUEZ, DO

Natural Solutions with Dr. Ruth Space & Treasure Coast, 321-427-6538 NaturalSolutionsWithDrRuth.com Dr. Ruth Rodriguez, board-certified Osteopathic Pediatrician provides sick and wellness guidance using holistic and plant-based therapies. Pediatric telemedicine consultations and in-home physicals.

PET SUPPLIES: NATURAL NATURAL PET SPECIALTY SHOP 398-B N. Harbor City Blvd 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 12.

PODCASTS NATURAL INSPIRATIONS PODCAST

Produced by Natural Awakenings Listen: myNaturalAwakenings.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. See ad, page 47.

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SKIN CARE ERIKA PREISLER, FACIAL SPECIALIST, MUA

CHRISTOPHER JOHANSEN

Beauty By Esthetics Melbourne, 321-372-5000 BeautyByEstheticsFL@gmail.com

Psychic & the Genie Downtown Stuart, 772-678-6170 PsychicNTheGenie.com Third-generation psychic medium and Reiki Master, Christopher sees past, present and future events by tuning into the spirit energy surrounding you. Connect with your Spirit Guides and deceased loved ones.

Meeting your facial, waxing, lash, and makeup needs all within a calming cozy and relaxing environment.

Bridal parties welcome. Complimentary brow wax with facial.

SPIRITUALITY UNITY OF FORT PIERCE

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

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

REGENERATIVE MEDICINE

A positive, practical approach to living life on Purpose. Services 10 a.m. in our sanctuary (social distancing & masks).

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FortPierce. See ad, page 10.

UNITY ON THE SPACE COAST 2000 South St, Titusville 321-383-0195 UnityontheSpaceCoast.org A positive, practical, progressive approach to Christianity based on the power of prayer, celebrating personal and spiritual diversity. Watch us on YouTube on Sundays 11am.

UNITY SPIRITUAL CENTER OF VERO BEACH

DALY INTEGRATED MEDICAL GROUP, LLC

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

2708 Garden St Titusville, 321-267-4324 DalyIMG.com We are a leader in alternative therapies to avoid surgery and addictive pain medicine. For those suffering pain, we offer Prolozone, TPI, PRP, and stem-cell therapies. See ad, page 6.

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 15.

WELLNESS CENTER 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.

YOGA HATHA YOGA WITH MARILYN Pelican Beach Clubhouse 1495 Highway A1A Satellite Beach, 321-604-0767 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 9.

Join us for live streamed Facebook services at 10 am Sundays. For recorded services, search Facebook and YouTube for Unity Spiritual Center of Vero Beach.

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

REIKI SPARK OF DIVINE LLC 1789 Old Dixie Hwy Vero Beach, 772-257-6499 SparkOfDivine.com Healing and Learning Center with Metaphysical Gift Shop. Classes and Sessions in Reiki, Angelology, Shamanism, Meditation, Yoga, Qi Gong, Nia, Crystals, CDs, Books, Candles, Statuary, Unique Local Artwork, etc.

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