Najax may 2014 by Natural Awakenings of Northeast Florida

H E A L T H Y

L I V I N G

H E A L T H Y

P L A N E T

feel good • live simply • laugh more

FREE

Special Edition

Women’s Wellness

Trust Your Intuition Safer Birth Control Fashion Feng Shui Live Your Song

May 2014 | Northeast Florida Edition | Najax.com natural awakenings

May 2014

Bachelor’s Degree in alternative Medicine Courses Include: • Herbology and Botany • Dietary Influences on Disease • Traditional Chinese Medicine • Nutrition and Aging • Ayurvedic Medicine • Feng Shui • Antioxidants • Naturopathy • Detoxification and Healing • Introduction to Homeopathy • Principles of Acupuncture • Stress Reduction and Relaxation

rankeD #23 in the tOp 30 Best Online COlleges fOr 2014_ TheBestSchools.org rankeD aMOng the tOp 15%

Military-Friendly Universities, Colleges, & Trade Schools_ GI Jobs

Online Division

1.855.723.9087

Winner - 2013 OutstanDing Business U.S. Green Building Council, Florida Gulf Coast Chapter Everglades University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Everglades University.

www.evergladesuniversity.edu

How Clean is Your Nail Place? You Deserve Safe And Clean!

MANICURES/PEDICURES • FACIALS • MASSAGE • HAIR REMOVAL

Mother's Day May 11th Gift Certificates Available

• • • • •

Physician Owned Surgically Sterile Instruments Advanced Trained Technicians Private Suites Shoe Sterilization While You Get Your Pedicure • Water That Never Touches Another Person

$10 OFF For New Clients

Manicure ~ Pedicure Facial ~ Massage just mention this ad

Book online at MediNailsAndSpa.com

904-342-5948

1 St. Johns Medicalwww.najax.com Park Dr., St. Augustine

Northeast Florida Edition

(South St. Augustine off US1)

contents 8 newsbriefs 16 healthbriefs 18 globalbriefs 20 ecotip 27 inspiration 28 healingways 30 fitbody 32 healthykids 34 consciouseating 36 greenliving 38 naturalpet 40 calendar 44 resourceguide 45 classifieds

advertising & submissions

Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

24 TRUST YOUR INTUITION Listen to that Still, Small Voice and Let it Lead You by Linda Sechrist

27 LIVE YOUR SONG

It Keeps Us in Tune with Ourself by Jill Mattson

28 CONTRACEPTIVE PILL CHILL

Dangers Include Cancer, Strokes and Fatigue by Kathleen Barnes

30 BODY EASE

Fluid, Flexible Movement Can Be Ours

by Sarah Todd

HOW TO ADVERTISE To advertise with Natural Awakenings or request a media kit, please contact us at 904-551-4796 or email editor@ najax.com. Deadline for ads: the 10th of the month. EDITORIAL SUBMISSIONS Email articles, news items and ideas to: editor@najax. com. Deadline for editorial: the 10th of the month. CALENDAR SUBMISSIONS Email Calendar Events to: Calendar@najax.com or fax to 866-379-3309. Deadline for calendar: the 10th of the month. REGIONAL MARKETS Advertise your products or services in multiple markets! Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp. is a growing franchised family of locally owned magazines serving communities since 1994. To place your ad in other markets call 904-704-9055. For franchising opportunities call 239-530-1377 or visit NaturalAwakeningsMag.com.

32 WHOA! TO LIMITATIONS Therapeutic Horseback Riding Strengthens Kids by Cyndee Woolley

34 FUNNY TUMMY? Probiotic Foods Can Fix a Troubled Gut by Kathleen Barnes

36 FENG SHUI

FASHIONISTA

34 38

Dressing with Conscious Intention by Gail Condrick

38 PAIN-FREE POOCH www.NAJAX.com

Five Natural Therapies that Work

by Jennifer Kachnic

natural awakenings

May 2014

perspectives

have a very small issue. It’s called vanity. You see, I am both a cancer survivor and a mother, I can tell you that through those things, I’ve learned a lot. But along with that education came a rather unusually large number of gray hairs that now grow persistently on my 42-year-old head. I really, really do not like these gray hairs. When my roots get too long, I just don’t feel as good about myself. I know, I know, I’m really not sounding like I’m very spiritual, as I admit it to you and to myself. And I’m certain I’ll hear something about it from someone; but the truth is, aren’t we really just supposed to accept ourselves as we are in that moment of our awareness? Seriously, I don’t know where the vanity aspect of me came from, but it’s there, and I just have to accept it as a part of my overall being-ness. It’s just like a couple of weeks ago, when I walked out of the salon after getting my gray roots whisked away under a batch of organic and vegan dye, I realized just how much better I felt as I walked out. I was transformed, and for a moment I felt bad about this. I asked myself how I could consider myself to be a spiritual woman if I cared so much about my appearance. Then it hit me. Why am I even worried about it? There aren’t many things that transform us so easily. As a matter of fact, the entire path of transformation is layered with one thing after another that usually makes us feel bad somehow. Spiritual transformation is just not as easy as walking into a salon and coming out feeling great. For some of us, it’s more of a process that looks a little like this: - Commit. Fail. Accept. Learn. - Re-commit. Fail again. Accept again. Learn more. - Re-re-commit. Fail again. Give up. - Find new hope. Re-re-re-commit. Fail miserably. Give up again. And we repeat this until we finally SURRENDER. We accept it, stop judging it, whatever it is we try so hard to change in us. The problem is that it’s just so hard to surrender. I wanted to judge myself for having a vanity quirk, but honestly, it’s a harmless quirk. No man or animal is harmed by it, and for fleeting moments those little transformations make me feel good. And then I begin to see it more clearly. How many other things am I judging myself too harshly for? How many things can I start to let go of? Eventually, I will come to a place of self-acceptance. I will let go even more and just be grateful for all the lessons I have learned. Even the ones that gave me all the gray hair. :) Happy Mother’s Day to all the beautiful moms out there. May you find peace, even in your quirks. To Freddie, our publisher. Congratulations on getting your book out there. I am so proud of you. With Love and Gratitude,

KATIE KOONTZ

contact us Publisher/Editor Freddie Zeringue editor@najax.com Co-Publisher/Asst. Editor Katie Koontz Katie@najax.com Senior Editor Martin Miron Staff Writer Analisa Krasula Calendar Editor calendar@najax.com Production/Distribution Kaleb Zeringue Christine Cramer Administration/Accounting billing@najax.com Sales/PR and Media sales@najax.com Multi-Market Advertising 904-551-4796

P.O, Box 551675 Jacksonville, FL 32255 Phone: 904-551-4796 Fax: 866-379-3309 www.najax.com © 2014 by Natural Awakenings. All rights reserved. Although some parts of this publication may be reproduced and reprinted, we require that prior permission be obtained in writing. Natural Awakenings is a free publication distributed locally and is supported by our advertisers. It is available in selected stores, health and education centers, healing centers, public libraries and wherever free publications are generally seen. Please call to find a location near you or if you would like copies placed at your business. We do not necessarily endorse the views expressed in the articles and advertisements, nor are we responsible for the products and services advertised. We welcome your ideas, articles and feedback.

SUBSCRIPTIONS Subscriptions are available by sending $24 (for 12 issues) to the above address. Natural Awakenings is printed on recycled newsprint with soybased ink.

Northeast Florida Edition

www.najax.com

letterfromthepublisher

Coming Next Month

s I sit here finishing up another magazine with my copublisher, Katie, I can’t help but to think of how grateful I am for everything in my life. I know through the years I have written about gratitude many times; however, this letter is not about gratitude, it’s about how we express it. Every day we go about our busy lives and forget to celebrate the small things in life. In fact, if you are like me, then you actually take those for granted in the same way we celebrated the first time a child walked or talked or used the potty, and then as time moved on, we came to take those things for granted. We forget the difference celebrating the small moments in life make in our feelings of success and well-being. Celebration, however, is not just about achievement. It is about honoring ourselves and granting a certain respect and honor to who we are and the way we live. This weekend, I will get to join a couple of people and celebrate a major event in my life, the release of my book and my first keynote speaking engagement. There is a humility about truly honoring myself and showing myself genuine respect for a project that has taken over six years. Along the way there have been many milestones and sometimes I celebrated them and sometimes I didn’t, but today I realize that when I didn’t, I was shortchanging who and what I am and what I bring to the table in the feast of life. When was the last time you celebrated the simple milestones along this journey of life? I’m not just speaking of when you or your child got an “A” on a report card, I am speaking about just the fact that you had a good day or the fact that you have such a wonderful life. It is easy to notice and pull out the big stuff, but it is the small stuff that makes the journey such an incredible process. These are the things that we should be celebrating. The milestones and markers along the journey. In the end, it is not the achievement that will have the value and carry with it the memories, but that actual process it took to get there. It has taken me a long time to realize this. We all need to wrap our lives in celebration and take the time to honor ourselves, our family and others around us. When was the last time you joined in at a restaurant when the waiters came out and sang a cheesy birthday song to someone? If you have ever seen the glow from someone’s face when the whole crowd joins in, you would never pass up that opportunity again. Celebration is not only about partying, it is also about the ritual, the sacred process that means so much to us and creates tradition and anchors memories. These events are very meaningful to us because they give us points of reference in our memories. But more than that, these ceremonies actually are a tribute to who we are, which gives them even more meaning. People who celebrate things are fun to be around, and they usually give off a wonderful vibe. Finally, celebration is in fact an expression of gratitude, and gratitude is one of the most powerful intentions for health and prosperity we can make. It simply energizes the Laws of Attraction to bring to you more of the same energy and more reason to celebrate. After a while, you will notice that the things you are celebrating become larger, more plentiful and more significant. Create your life with love and power; the power of celebration. Have a wonderful spring with lots of outdoor fun and pleasure.

Freddie Zeringue Jr.

BE INSPIRED This Summer Physically Emotionally Spiritually

To advertise or participate in our June edition, call

904-551-4796 natural awakenings

May 2014

The Way of Passionate Love

newsbriefs

Chiropractic Practice is Expanding

ebunking the common misconception that the “lower” chakras are less valuable or spiritual than the “higher” chakras, the Peaceful Living Center and Murshida Va present a three-day, immersive experience that liberates us from inhibiting concepts, laying the foundation for a lifetime of solidly grounded spiritual practice in any tradition, as well as an authentically awakened creative and erotic life. The Way of Passionate Love, Part 1: Belonging, Desire and Will, will be conducted at 6:30 p.m., May 9, with a sacred sound concert, Invoking the Presence: An Evening of Sacred Sound and Mystical Poetry, followed by a two-day workshop from 10 a.m. to p.m., May 10 and 11, at The Peaceful Living Center. Individuals and couples are invited Topics include awareness training, embodiment practices, healing with sound, breath, movement, light and story. Energetic clearings/activations of the first three chakras include unwinding fear, establishing trust and dismantling disbelief by engaging in manifestation experiments with measurable results. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and bring a favorite blanket and pillow. Morning coffee, tea and snacks and lovely vegetarian lunches will be provided. The cost of this workshop is $325. Location: 1250 McDuff Ave. South. For more information, email va@murshidava.com.

Northeast Florida Edition

r. Franca Alterman and Dr. Diane Johnson, of Alterman & Johnson Family Chiropractors, are opening a second office at 8761 Perimeter Park Boulevard, Suite 101, in Jacksonville. Alterman and Johnson’s family-focused practice has been serving the beaches community since 1986, and they are excited to be expanding their practice to serve more Jacksonville families. The new office will be primarily focused on providing chiropractic support during and after pregnancy. Chiropractic offers a gentle, safe and effective approach to healthcare. With education a top priority, both offices offer weekly workshops on a wide variety of topics that are free and open to the public. Original location: 423 3rd St. N., Jacksonville Beach. For appointments, call 904-247-3933 or visit ajchiropractors.com. See ad page 11.

Salvador is New Therapist at Caring Palms

hitney Salvador has joined the staff of highly trained massage therapists at Caring Palms Massage and Reiki, in Jacksonville Beach. She is a graduate of Keiser University of Melbourne, Florida, with an Associate of Science degree in Massage Therapy and Bodywork. She brings with her a knowledge of several massage modalities, including Swedish, deep tissue, trigger point therapy, and myofascial release. Salvador is also a Reiki practitioner. Caring Palms offers male and female therapists working in Swedish, deep tissue, Hawaiian Lomi Lomi, trigger point therapy, myofascial release, Reiki, Esaleninspired freeform, and hot stone massage, as well as couples massage for those wanting a romantic session. Caring Palms offers classes in Reiki (CEUs available for massage therapists), Advanced Body Mechanics for Massage Therapists, and classes in massage meant specifically for couples. Location: 301 10th Ave. N., Jacksonville Beach. For more information, call 246-2206 or visit CaringPalms.com. See ad page 31.

www.najax.com

The Art of Flow Breaks Code to Intentional Creation

reddie Zeringue, a transformational coach and facilitator for more than 25 years, has announced the release of his new book, The Art of Flow, available in print and digital form. Known for helping clients achieve breakthroughs in the areas of health, relationships, prosperity and personal well-being, he has distilled vital principles into The Art of Flow, marking a new direction in the transformational field. Zeringue, publisher of the Northeast Florida edition of Natural Awakenings magazine, says, “The point of the book is to bring people into a state of natural flow, where they are able to create their lives in a very dynamic way that overrides resistance and opens up space to let in the limitless bounty of creation. The Art of Flow goes beyond The Secret and other books in the field to transform how we see ourselves and each other, objectively analyzing great teachings from a new perspective and embracing the idea that we are ‘divine creators’.” Universally applicable and harmonizing with any individual’s personal beliefs or spiritual path, the essentials of the book are practical explanations of concepts we are all familiar with—things we’ve heard so often that we might assume we already know what’s at their core. Zeringue brings them into a new light, illuminating how they work together to dynamically create our lives. The mastery of these principles is profoundly life changing. Charlotte Eulette, international director of the Celebrant Foundation & Institute, says about The Art of Flow, “Stirring and moving to the very core, each story and lesson resonates and is immediately useful. Never remove it from your desk; refer to it always.”

Be KIND To Your Feet and The Environment With the ONLY Vegan and Eco-Friendly Footwear Store in Florida!

Get $5.00 OFF

your purchase of $100 or more Limit one coupon per family or group

KIND FOOTWEAR FOR YOU AND THE PLANET

Call or Stop By Today 904-829-3535

2 St. George Street #109, St. Augustine

www.kindwalking.com

The book is available on Amazon.com and ArtofFlow.com, which features a free audio supplement available for download. See ad page 37.

Comprehensive primary care with a focus on functional medicine Charles Rust MD, welcomes Carol Le, MD, to Baptist Primary Care St John’s Bluff Dr. Rust is board certified in anti-aging/regenerative/functional medicine and family medicine. Dr. Le is board eligible in anti-aging/regenerative/ functional medicine and certified in internal medicine. Functional medicine tries to identify the root cause of disease, not just treating symptoms. Areas of expertise include: • Preventive Care • DNA- Based Stool Analysis • Bioidentical Hormone Balance • Food Sensitivity/Allergy Testing • Advanced Lipid Analysis • Nutritional Testing/Counseling Now accepting new patients. Insurance is accepted. 3690 St. Johns Bluff Road South Jacksonville, FL 32224 904.564.4343 baptistprimarycare.net

7.5 x 4.5

natural awakenings

May 2014

newsbriefs Master Coach Releases Book, If Not Now, When?

$99 Mothers Day Special

Massage License MM11850

Water So Pure...

Goldfish Even Know The Difference

Provides Deep, Cellular Hydration WITHOUT Bloating Exceptionally Pure  pH Balanced  Ultra Moisturizing No Preservatives ~ No Additives

Discover How You Can Drink HydraSonic™ Bottled Water

The Cosmic Church of Truth

www.TheCosmicChurchofTruth.net

904-371-2012

(904) 384-7268

DrinkHydraSonic.com Northeast Florida Edition

As an alumnus of the Certified Coaches Federation, Uchil conducts training and certification events in AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, PA and TN. For information, call 757-471-1083, email AUchil@ Uchil-llc.com or visit BravoMotivation. com. See ad, page 40.

Sunday Lesson 10:30 a.m. on web at:

Call Us Today!

ife Coach Atul Uchil, Ph.D., certified as a master coach practitioner and life mastery coach, will release his latest book, If Not Now, When?, on May 7. Through the story of the twists and turns of a wild trip to Thailand and a near-death experience, he reflects on his journey of finding peace of mind, as well as meaning, purpose and an awareness of what is important. Uchil’s last book, Remember Thou Art Mortal: The Chronicles of a Mending Heart, an account of his recovery into a healthy post-heart attack life through eating a natural diet, earned a 2013 Reader Views’ Readers’ Choice literary award in the health and wellness category. This is the seventh book authored by the entrepreneur, who has three decades of experience in business management, coaching and public speaking. He spent 18 years in senior management roles at several large consulting organizations before founding his own business consulting companies.

www.najax.com

Transformation Starts Within! Find Balance, Empowerment and Purpose Again

Past Life Regression Hypnosis: Spiritual Exploration Learn your Life’s Purpose Get Answers at a Soul Level

Holistic Life Coaching & Hypnosis Services:

Stress • Anxiety • Depression Major Life Changes Relationship Issues

Start your transformation today!

Inner Focus Coaching Heather Shea, CLC, CPH

Experience Pregnancy In A Whole New Way Safe and gentle chiropractic care during pregnancy may: • Help ease inflammation • Allow for an easier and faster birth • Alleviate neck, back and sciatic pain • Allow the baby to get into the best position for birth • Balance bones, muscles & ligaments in the spine and pelvis

904-247-3933

ajchiropractors.com 423 North Third Street, Jacksonville Beach 8761 Perimeter Park Blvd., Suite 101, Jacksonville

904.270.9686 InnerFocusCoach.com heather@InnerFocusCoach.com 353 6th Avenue South, Jacksonville Beach

Save 20% On Your Initial Scan When You Mention This Ad

Every 3 minutes, in the U.S. alone, a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer

Protect Yourself With An Early Detection Breast Screening No Pain ~ No Radiation ~ No Compression ~ No Contact

Call Cheryl Today and Schedule Your Appointment!

954-609-0641

GetThermographyNow.com | Cheryl Valcour, R.N.,M.B.A.,C.T.T. | Located in Jacksonville natural awakenings

May 2014

FLEMING ISLAND LOCATION OPENING IN EARLY FEBRUARY

l Happening Just For You o o C r e p Su at the f f u t S n u F Yoga Den

Lyme Disease Gets More Public Scrutiny

ith Lyme disease reported in 86 percent of Florida counties, Governor Rick Scott has officially designated May as Lyme disease Awareness Summer Intensive Month. Les Stroud, of Survivorman Teacher Training: and Pat DiNizio, of The Smithereens, July 7th-26th from 9am-5pm will headline Lyme in the South Music 200 Hour Certiﬁcation in 3 weeks. Fest, a concert and festival dedicated to The quickest way to get your RYT200 so Lyme disease and tick-related disease you can lead your own class or enhance your personal practice. Dual Certiﬁcation: All levels. awareness, to be held May 17, at River Mind~Body & Vinyasa. City Brewing Co., in Jacksonville, beginning at 3 p.m. The musical lineup also features 2929 Plummer Cove Rd., Jacksonville, 32223 Houston native Alisa Turner performing Yoga-Den.com 904-268-8330 her breakout hit, Breathing, about her own struggles with Lyme disease, and Gregg Kirk, of The Zen Engines, who will be playing acoustic versions of his band’s material, all inspired by his healing journeys through Lyme. Speakers include Katina Makris, Lyme activist and author of Out of the Woods; Dr. Kerry Clark, a University of North Florida professor of epidemiology and environmental health who has published groundbreaking studies confirming Lyme in the South; and Lyme4/1 literate physician Dr. Shirley Hartman. SEC-Jacksonville 245-1174-NA-NewDirection-PCMT-5x3 Lyme and tick-borne diseases are Natural Awakenings the fastest growing infectious diseases 4.75 x 3.25 in the country. Those suffering from PK Lyme disease in the South face signifi3/17 cant challenges due to both misinformation and poor awareness.

Bring Teacher Training To Your Studio!

Yoga Den Studio and Boutique

Southeastern College offers hands-on training in

Professional Clinical Massage Therapy EMT-B Paramedic

Practical Nurse • Medical Assisting Medical Records and Health Information Technician Paramedical Aesthetician (Advanced Skin Care) Emergency Medical Services (A.S.) Surgical Technology (A.S.)

888.612.9587

ChooseSEC.com

Jacksonville Main Campus: 6700 Southpoint Parkway

For information on graduation rates, student debt levels, and other disclosures, visit www.SEC.edu/ConsumerInfo

Northeast Florida Edition

www.najax.com

Location: 835 Museum Circle. For more information, visit LymeInTheSouth.com.

Free Gardening Programs at the Library

This Is How To Get The Healthy Body You Deserve... Natural & Effective Treatments:

he Duval County Extension Office is offering gardening programs during the month of May. These programs are free to the public.

Fatigue - Hormone Dysfunction Weight Loss - Diabetes - Depression Anxiety - Interpersonal Relationships High Cholesterol - High Blood Pressure Digestive Disorders - Gluten Intolerance Food Allergies and much more!

May 1: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Attracting Wildlife, Pest ID and Management, by Terry DelValle, urban horticulturist, and Evie Pankok, FYN program assistant. (SE Regional Branch Library, 10599 Deerwood Park Boulevard)

Your One Stop Resource For Optimal Health Our Services Include:

May 3: 11 a.m. Herb Gardening, by Ann Marie Shrader, master gardener. May 17: 2 p.m. Growing a Healthy Lawn, by DelValle.

Individualized Nutrition & Wellness Counseling Plant Based Nutrition Experts Chiropractic Care - Functional Medicine Mental Health Counseling One-on-One Yoga

May 31: 11a.m. Creating a Wind-Tolerant Landscape, by Larry Figart, urban forester. (Mandarin Branch Library, 3330 Kori Road) May 21: 6:30 p.m. Lawn Care, Irrigation Issues and More, by DelValle, Pankok and Vic Groner, master gardener. (Beaches Library, 600 3rd Street, Jacksonville Beach) Admission is free. For more information and to preregister (required), call 904255-7450 or email beckyd@coj.net.

FREE EDUCATIONAL LECTURE:

June 12th @ 6pm: An Act of Creation

Join Freddie Zeringue, publisher of Natural Awakenings magazine, as he presents principles behind his long-awaited new book, The Art of Flow. Known for helping clients achieve breakthroughs in the areas of health, relationships, prosperity and personal well-being, he has distilled vital principles into The Art of Flow, marking a new direction in the transformational field. Please call or sign up through our website to reserve your space

Jacksonville Health and Wellness Center

9957 Moorings Drive, Suite 403, Jacksonville, Fl 32257 (Conveniently located off of San Jose Blvd. in Mandarin)

904.268.6568

www.DrRepole.com

Spiritual Uplifts Metaphysical Store Books ~ CDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ~ Oils Incense ~ Crystals Nature Touch Products Readings ~ Reiki ~ Classes

Call Now 904-571-2586

3491 Pall Mall Drive #205 natural awakenings

May 2014

Mirabai Devi to Appear in Jacksonville

wakening into Divine Consciousness: Healing in America spiritual teacher Mirabai Devi is coming to Jacksonville to share her divine teachings and light transmission, a profound experience described by some as grace being shot like an arrow to the heart. Devi’s two programs will offer a transformative spiritual experience to heal negativity and suffering and create union with the divine nature in each of us. Her first workshop will run from 2 to 6 p.m., May 31, at The Cultural Center of Ponte Vedra Beach ($75). Her second program will take place from 3 to 5 p.m., June 1, at the Peaceful Living Center ($55). Jacksonville is one of many stops on Devi’s 2014 American Tour. As an instrument of Divine Light, she hopes to reach at least 100,000 people to promote consciousness and healing across the globe. Tickets are available at http://tinyurl.com/ph78lew. Locations: Cultural Center, 100 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra Beach; Peaceful Living Center, 1250 S. McDuff Ave., Jacksonville. For more information, email mawilson1@me.com or Diane@AuthenticClarity.com. See ad page 21.

n! i a g A g n u o Y l e e F

Couples’ Retreats!

Led by Richard & Diana Daﬀner, M.A. authors of Tantric Sex for Busy Couples

Create Magic in your Relationship! Romantic Vacation Workshops

Siesta Key

Celebrate Your Love - Rekindle Your Passion May 2-4 May 23-25 June 6-8 June 27-29 July 18-20 Call for ADD’L DATES & Free Brochure: 941-349-6804 Intimac yRetreats .com

Learn More at Hormones4U.com

GET WELL now offers Bio-identical Hormones for both Women and Men Pierre Angier, D.O.

Patricia Landry, ARNP

Call 904-217-7030 or Schedule on-line

GET WELLFL.COM 1100 S. Ponce De Leon Blvd. St Augustine

Northeast Florida Edition

www.najax.com

Dragon Rises College of Oriental Medicine Transform your Life! EARN A Masters Degree in Oriental Medicine

• Study Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs • ACAOM Accredited 10-semester Program • The leading college for Chinese Diagnosis TRY OUR AFFORDABLE ACUPUNCTURE CLINIC

1000 NE 16th Ave., Bldg F, Gainesville, FL 32601

www.dragonrises.edu

352-371-2833

May is for Mothers by Dr. Carol Le

love the month of May. The flowers in my garden always bloom with the brightest of all colors, especially the roses; it makes me smile every time I step outside. I believe smiling and laughter are the two best actions that you can do to improve your health and well-being. Remember that as women, we are naturally sensitive to other people’s emotions and well-being, and sometimes it can be easy for us to place others needs above our own. We can become so carried away in providing care for someone else, be it a family member, someone else’s child or a close neighbor, that we forget our own needs. Our roles as mothers, daughters and wives keep us so busy with responsibilities that we neglect our own social, physical and mental health. The single most important person to care for is the source of love and strength for those around you—yourself. Be happy, but in the most genuine way. The worst thing any person can do is pretend to be happy. Take time for yourself doing what makes you truly happy and you will find yourself more refreshed and ready to face the challenges ahead. You will find the atmosphere around and inside the house changed for the better. We can never remove the stresses from our lives or abdicate our responsibilities, but by being happy, we can find the strength to continue. To schedule an appointment to talk to Dr. Le about how to live a more healthy, stress-free, happy life, call 904-564-343 or visit BaptistPrimaryCare.net. See ad pages 9 and 15.

Join Us for Mothers Day at The Healing Farm Enjoy Yoga, Meditation & a Vegetarian Meal Give your Mother a gift she won't forget! The Healing Farm Offers: Weekend Retreats Fasting Clinics Yoga Classes Healing Therapies Illness Prevention Coaching

Please Call Now to Reserve!

904.540.0365 gita@gitayoga.com TheHealingFarm.com

BA PT I ST P r Im Ary cA r e ST. JO HN S B LUFF

Welcome Carol Le, MD Dr. Le is board eligible in anti-aging/regenerative/ functional medicine and certified in internal medicine. Functional medicine tries to identify the root cause of disease, not just treating symptoms. Areas of expertise include: • Preventive Care • DNA- Based Stool Analysis • Bioidentical Hormone Balance • Food Sensitivity/Allergy Testing • Advanced Lipid Analysis • Nutritional Testing/Counseling Now accepting new patients. Insurance is accepted.

3690 St. Johns Bluff Road South Jacksonville, FL 32224 904.564.4343 baptistprimarycare.net

7.5 x 4.5

natural awakenings

May 2014

Progesterone is the Magic Bullet to Aid Women’s Issues by Belinda Casper

ormones are those messengers that coordinate the complex job of getting all our organs in sync, working to maximum efficiency and keeping us healthy. Women suffer from PMS, headaches, migraines, hot flashes, day and night sweats, insomnia, adult acne, endometriosis and low libido, and 98 percent of these symptoms are caused by low progesterone. Prescriptions, preservatives, sugars, alcohol, GMOs and toxins in our water have to be compensated for in our bodies. This can cause estrogen dominance, which means there is too much estrogen and not enough progesterone to balance it. Progesterone (P4) cools the arteries, preventing 98 percent of hot flashes, menopausal day or night sweats, PMS and migraine headaches, It also improves post-partum depression, aids in weight loss and decreases acne in younger women by decreasing the sebum production. P4 does is not the same as synthetic progesterone, which has been linked to increased risk of breast cancer, but one that is molecularly identical to human progesterone. There really is a magic bullet to aid women with many issues. Having this key to unlock these series of benefits will aid the body in creating hemostasis, a life of balance and wellness. For more information on healing naturally visit EssentialBalancingOils.com or www.TrinityWellnessToday.com. See ad page 21.

Northeast Florida Edition

healthbriefs

Merciér Pelvic Massage Boosts Women’s Fertility

new, noninvasive infertility treatment has met with highly favorable results. In a recent study published in the journal Midwifery Today, 40 of 48 women between ages 28 and 42 that underwent two or more sessions of Merciér Therapy achieved pregnancy within the first year; 32 of those used the method alone (no other artificial fertilization/insemination techniques). The four-year study was presented at the 2013 World Congress of Low Back and Pelvic Pain. The Merciér Method was developed by Jennifer Merciér, a midwife and holistic women’s health practitioner. The regimen includes six hours of pelvic organ massage manipulation, along with a supplement program and continuous monitoring. She explains, “Our protocol is a gentle and noninvasive visceral manipulation of the female reproductive organs that helps to increase general organ mobility and blood flow, which enhances optimal function.” A documentary on the protocol, Fertility: The Shared Journey with Merciér Therapy, premieres this month (MercierMovie.com).

Drinking Cow’s Milk While Nursing Linked to Infant Eczema

ew research has found that if a mother drinks cow’s milk during the period that she is breastfeeding, it raises her infant’s risk of experiencing skin allergies. The study, published in the Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand, followed 62 mothers and their infants from birth through 4 months of age. Researchers from Bangkok’s Mahidol University assembled the mothers and infants into two groups. Mothers in one group drank cow’s milk during the first four months of breastfeeding; the control group did not. Eight of the children with mothers drinking cow’s milk had skin allergies, versus two of the children in the control group. All of the mothers exclusively breastfed their infants throughout this period. An earlier study published in the British Medical Journal followed 124 mothers, 97 of which breastfed their babies. Of those that breastfed, 48 drank no milk or other dairy products and 49 drank milk. Infants in the milkdrinking group experienced 21 cases of eczema, while the no-milk group had only 11 cases. Overall, between the breastfed and non-breastfed infants, the breastfed infants had lower incidences of eczema regardless of the mother’s diet.

www.najax.com

Healthy Homemade Infant Food Reduces Kids’ Allergies

study published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology reports that infants that were fed more homemade foods comprising a higher percentage of fruits and vegetables were less likely to develop food allergies. In assessing youngsters of the same age, researchers from the University of Southampton Medical College, in the UK, followed 41 children that had developed food allergies by the age of 2, alongside 82 non-allergic infants. After tracking the toddlers’ diets with food diaries and conducting allergy testing, the researchers found that infants fed more of the healthier homemade diet had a significantly lower incidence of food allergies as toddlers.

Vitamin D No Help for Bone Mass or Hip Fractures

niversity of Pittsburgh researchers that followed 29,862 women for 11 years have found that supplementing calcium with vitamin D does not reduce hip fractures. The study, published in the Journal of Women’s Health, found that women taking calcium plus vitamin D had as many hip fractures as women taking a placebo. Women supplementing with more than 600 international units (IU) of vitamin D per day also had a 28 percent higher incidence of breast cancer. Because hip fractures are linked to a reduction in bone density, these findings are compounded by a review of research published in The Lancet, which established that vitamin D supplements typically taken with calcium did not increase bone density among elderly adults. The review analyzed 23 studies among 4,082 participants, 92 percent of whom were women.

Roundup Toxin Accumulates in GM Soybeans

study published in the journal Food Chemistry tested soybeans grown from seeds that were genetically modified (GM) to be resistant to the herbicide Roundup. It compared these with organic soybeans and soybeans from non-GM seeds. The chemical and nutritional analysis of soybean samples from 31 different Iowa farms found the GM soy contained significantly higher levels of the toxin glyphosate, the central chemical in Roundup, than both the organic and the conventional non-GMO soybeans. The organic soybeans contained no glyphosate, plus significantly higher levels of protein and zinc, as well as lower levels of saturated fats.

MULTIVITAMINS WITH SELENIUM COUNTER HIV

study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association showed that a daily multivitamin supplement with selenium significantly slows the advance of HIV among those with the virus. The researchers tested 878 asymptomatic, HIV-infected people over two years that had never taken antiretroviral medications. The test subjects were split into four groups, with members of each receiving separate medications—multivitamins, multivitamins plus selenium, selenium alone or a placebo—for five years. The multivitamins contained vitamins B, C and E. Those given multivitamins plus selenium experienced a 54 percent reduction in low counts of a critical immunity cell factor (called CD4) compared to the placebo group. This group also experienced a 44 percent reduction in other events known to accompany the progression of HIV, including AIDS-related deaths. The researchers concluded: “In antiviral, therapy-naive, HIV-infected adults, 24-month supplementation with a single supplement containing multivitamins and selenium was safe and significantly reduced the risk of immune decline and morbidity.”

To Promote the Religion, Science and Philosophy of Spiritualism 8th Annual Stansted-in-Florida  4 Day Intensive 

Psychic Mediumship Development

St. Johns, FL July 17th -20th 407-673-9776

natural awakenings

ifsk.org

May 2014

Find Out What’s Bafﬂing The Medical Community Reconnective

Healing Then Experience It For Yourself Experience Reconnective Healing

Before

After

For more information, go to:

TheReconnection.com or call Carol Kines

to schedule an appointment

904-237-2706 or 904-998-3714

globalbriefs News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.

Solar Surge

Global Rise in Sun-Generated Power Last year, the U.S. joined Germany, Italy, China and Japan in producing more than 10 gigawatts of solar production nationwide. Now, other countries have awakened to the opportunity and are on their way to catching up. The popular Scandinavian retailer IKEA has sold $10,000 solar panels in 17 British outlets. Peru recently started a National Photovoltaic Household Electrification Program to connect 2 million of its poorest residents with solar power. In the first phase, 1,601 solar panels were installed to power 126 impoverished communities. The plan is to install about 12,500 photovoltaic systems for 500,000 households at an overall cost of $200 million. Earth Hour India is helping citizens to switch to solar energy in villages that previously had no electricity. Woodlands stores, in partnership with World Wildlife Foundation-India, has launched a collection drive across the country, inspiring individuals to donate to help light up more than 100 households in three villages in Madhya Pradesh with solar power. The residents had traditionally depended on forest resources for their energy needs.

Your Home Your Health Is Your Greatest Asset... Shouldn’t You Be Protecting It? Should Be A Safe Home Worried About the Chemicals in Your Food, Environment, Toys and Other Home Products?

Get Your Home Score at: www.takethetoxictest.com/TFLife

Or email Sophia: islandgypsyinteriors@gmail.com for information and classes 18

Northeast Florida Edition

MA0017653 MM11054

You Can Create a Toxic Free Home!

* Lose Weight Naturally * Detox ALL Body Systems * Absorb Nutrients * Eradicate Constipation/Bloat * Hype-Up Your Immune System

www.najax.com

Purchase 6 Colonics & receive an Infrared Sauna session or Start a series with a friend and save $40 each

Colonics With Care The True Fountain of Youth!

Glenda Paulich, LMT ColonicsWithCare.com 904-739-9979

Sinking Reptiles

Forests Preserve

World Turtle Day Sounds Alarm

Trees Rescue Urbanites from Dirty Air

Since 2000, people around the globe have celebrated World Turtle Day, held this year on May 23, to increase respect for and knowledge of the world’s oldest creatures. Susan Tellem, co-founder with Marshall Thompson of American Turtle Rescue (ATR), states, “These gentle animals have been around for about 200 million years, yet they are rapidly disappearing as a result of the exotic food industry, habitat destruction and the cruel pet trade.” They believe that turtles may be extinct within 50 years and suggest ways to increase their chances for survival for future generations:

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, poor air quality can irritate the respiratory system, reduce lung function, inflame and damage the cells that line the lungs, make lungs more susceptible to infection, aggravate asthma, aggravate other chronic lung diseases and cause permanent lung damage. U.S. Forest Service researchers have discovered that the urban forests in 10 cities across the country save on average one person a year from pollution-related death. In New York City alone, that number increases to eight people per year. The scientists recommend that people everywhere plant more trees.

n Never buy a turtle or tortoise from a pet shop; it increases demand from the wild. n Never remove turtles or tortoises from the wild unless they are sick or injured. n If a tortoise is crossing a street, pick it up and gently place it on the other side

in the same direction it was headed. n Write legislators about keeping sensitive habitats preserved. n Report cruelty or illegal sales to a local animal control shelter. n Report the sale of any turtle or tortoise less than four inches long, which is

illegal throughout the U.S. For more information, visit Tortoise.com or Facebook.com/AmericanTortoiseRescue.

Source: AmericanForests.org

Greening Garbage

Activist Turns City Food Waste into Rural Soil Jeremy Brosowsky had an epiphany at a Milwaukee, Wisconsin, greenhouse a few years ago that set him on a more sustainable path: “What if we could take our garbage and grow food in it?” He was in the Midwest to learn about urban agriculture at Growing Power, the pioneering urban farm of McArthur Genius Fellow Will Allen, and was considering starting a rooftop agriculture business. Allen’s emphasis on the importance and elusiveness of fertile soil intrigued him. “If you don’t dramatically improve the soil, you cannot grow food in cities,” Brosowsky realized. His solution was to create Compost Cab (CompostCab.com), a Washington, D.C.-based service that picks up and delivers urban food waste to local farms for composting. Nearly 100 cities already divert food waste from landfills, but Brosowsky emphasizes, “Composting is not just about waste reduction. It’s about food production, education, jobs and creating social benefits.” He hopes to roll out Compost Cabs in other cities.

Information Overload

Organic Food Labeling Causes Confusion A recent Harris Poll of 2,276 U.S. adults showed that concern for the environment is growing, but Americans may not be ready to spend more for organic food. More than half think that labeling food or other products as organic is just an excuse to charge more. Yet more than half of respondents also believe that organic foods are healthier than non-organic. At the same time, only 23 percent know what the term “dirty dozen” means in regard to organic food; it’s the Environmental Working Group’s annual list of foods consumers should always buy in organic form due to high pesticide levels in conventional farming.

Radical Fuel

Three Automakers Roll Out Hydrogen Models Toyota has announced that it will market a hydrogen-powered car beginning with the 2015 model year, and Hyundai has also committed to rolling out its fuel-cell Tucson model next year. Honda has already begun leasing its hydrogen-powered FCX Clarity to customers in California. Each of these vehicles can travel about 300 miles without a refill (three times the range of the hybrid Chevy Volt in battery mode), and reach a top speed of about 100 miles per hour. A refill takes just a few minutes, and because the hydrogen is used to produce electricity, the cars drive without the roar of an internal combustion engine. The cost of hydrogen-fuel-cell vehicles is expected to continue to fall and eventually match that of conventional cars by 2023.

natural awakenings

May 2014

ecotip Best Weddings

Small, Simple, Sustainable Every couple wants their wedding to reflect their values. Concern for the environment prompts planning that supports eco-friendly local businesses and avoids generating the considerable waste and carbon footprints of traditional events. Veteran green wedding planner and environmentalist Kate Harrison, author of The Green Bride Guide, who blogs at GreenBrideGuide.com, assists couples through the process. “I advise couples to look at simple substitutions in line with their style and budget,” says Harrison. “Every choice adds up.” By invitation only. Digital invitations cost just pennies apiece; options like PaperlessPost.com offer the appearance of a paper invitation, arriving in an envelope that “opens” on the screen. Also consider elegant renditions of more conventional invitations made of recycled, upcycled

Stop Itching Within Seconds!

Introducing DermaClear, the Amazing New Skin Repair Salve from Natural Awakenings TM

Our all natural personal skin care product brings comforting relief to sufferers of many skin irritations. DermaClear has proven to be effective against: • Shingles • Psoriasis • Eczema • Insect Bites • Allergic Rash • Jock Itch • Burns • and more DermaClear will simply feel good putting it on. Cooling and soothing, the Calcium Montmorillonite/Calcium Bentonite clay penetrates pores and open areas of the skin and pulls out toxins and inflammation. The proprietory blend of homeopathics go even deeper, address the root causes and assist to bring even deeper toxins to the surface.

29.99

4-oz jar-$ + $5 shipping-up to 5 jars

You too could feel better, lose weight or increase energy and mental clarity with a few drops of Natural Awakenings DETOXIFIED IODINE daily in water or on your skin when used as directed. See for yourself, go online to NAWebstore.com and read the comments!

19.99

4-6 week supply $ shipping $5 for up to 8 bottles

Order Online Today

NAWebstore.com

Wholesale Pricing Available for Stores and Practitioners Call: 888-822-0246

NAWebstore.com or call 888-822-0246

Wholesale Pricing Available to Stores and Practitioners

Northeast Florida Edition

People Say They Feel Better and Have Increased Energy!

Or Call: 888-822-0246

Order Online Today at

or organic papers. For the invite that keeps on growing, try seed-studded paper creations that guests can plant in their backyards. Where the guests are. Selecting a location central to most of the guests minimizes the celebration’s carbon footprint, reduces travel expenses and maximizes attendance. “Consider picking a venue with natural beauty already present, such as a beautiful garden or ballroom,” advises Harrison. “You’ll cut down on the amount and cost of décor you’re buying just for the wedding.” Let them eat cake. Food and flowers are among the most costly components of a wedding, yet sustainable options can be just a worthy fraction more. A cake made with organic flour, a natural sweetener and local cage-free eggs, for example, can cost just $5 more. The key is finding a vendor willing to work with the couple’s values, says Harrison. Simple gifts. Americans spend an estimated $20 billion annually on wedding gifts, a high-impact opportunity to support local green economies. Harrison recommends establishing registries for experiences, charities and products (select sustainable options like recycled glass dishes or organic linens). Consider a local, seasonable wedding favor that guests can eat or reuse, such as maple syrup for a fall wedding in Vermont. Generally, keep all elements small, simple and local— and your own—for an occasion that truly cherishes both loved ones and our planet.

www.najax.com

Shop Natural Awakenings’ Online Webstore for More Natural Products at www.NAWebstore.com

What is Reiki?

eiki is a Japanese term used to describe the life force energy of the universe. The actual word Reiki has two parts; rei, which means spirit/soul, and ki, which stands for energy. Reiki is used as a natural healing therapy that transfers positive vitality through the hands of the practitioner into the patron. Reiki can be used to calm the mind and raise energy in the body. Reiki is not a religious practice and should be embraced with an open mind for full effectiveness. Reiki uses the human body, life energy and emotions that already exist, because they are comprised of frequencies and vibrations that the Reiki practitioner can channel as positive light, healing and love into a person’s aura and physical being. Although Reiki originated and is more commonly practiced in the Eastern cultures for many years, it is now becoming widely accepted in the West. Through the fast pace and demands of today’s society, the life force energy of people becomes rapidly depleted. Reiki is used to help restore vitality and provide healing of an individual’s life force. Reiki treatments focus on several key areas of healing; energy balance, increased creativity, stress release, discharge of negative emotions, amplification of vitality and root cause of diseases. Reiki has multiple levels, which are referred to as degrees and can be taught to students by a master practitioner. After learning Reiki, it is important to practice the technique for 21 days in a row on yourself before utilizing Reiki to those around you. Reiki therapy can be used to heal on an individual basis or in group sessions. Once Reiki is learned and embraced, it becomes a normal part of treating ailments for individuals and their households. Falli Shah, of the Seventh Wonder Day Spa, conducts Reiki healing sessions and teaches how to practice Reiki. Contact her at 904-381-8686.

Happy Mother’s Day At The End Of May, We Will Be Closing Our Doors And Moving In New Directions. With Love and Gratitude We Thank All Of You For Your Patronage Over The Years Logical Therapy Wellness Center 386-673-1880

LogicalTherapyCenter.com

555 W. Granada Blvd. D-9 Ormond Beach, FL 32174

Exclusively for women’s health!

Progessence™ Plus serum is a pure, harmonizing serum that is designed specifically for women. Along with wild yam and vitamin E, Progessence Plus is formulated with essential oils which boosts the immune system, eliminates hot flashes, reduces inflammation and aides in providing overall balance for women!

Essential Balancing Oils 904-868-4550 www.essentialbalancingoils.com

Awakening into Divine Consciousness and Healing America Mirabai Devi

2014 National Super-Charged Tour Saturday, May 31st from 2-6pm Awakening into Divine Consciousness Opening Night! $60 Early Bird / $75 after 5/1/14 The Cultural Center of Ponte Vedra Beach: 100 Executive Way, PVB

Sunday, June 1st from 3-5pm Consciousness Rising Gathering!

$40 Early Bird / $55 after 5/1/14 Peaceful Living Center: 1250 S. McDuff Avenue, Jacksonville

LIMITED SEATING!

Reserve your space now and select your ticket preference by contacting: diane@authenticclarity.com or mawilson1@me.com natural awakenings

May 2014

Qigong Teachings on Fitness and Food Reaching Your Highest Energetic Potential in One Lifetime (Part 2 of 2) by Qigong Practitioner Jeff Primack

igong is about breath mastery. The best schools emphasize breathing to remove blockages and build a surplus of energy. Through technical training in abdomen placement, you can increase your body temperature and blood circulation on demand. When someone lays hands on another person while doing tumo breathing, it can send profound waves of healing qi into that person. “God formed man of the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.” Genesis 2:7 Does it weaken our connection to Spirit if we are breathing shallow? Scripture suggests a connection with being alive and breath incoming through our nostrils. What if we breathed consciously and deeper all day? Qigong is about getting high, naturally. Alcohol transforms the mindstate, yet also destroys the liver. Qi 22

Northeast Florida Edition

has no side effect except making you feel full of vitality. Its highs are beyond words. With focused practice most people can move qi, causing a mild to intense euphoria. Qi, being free, abundant, and right under our noses, make it the ultimate ally to rise above life’s obstacles and reduce stress. Qigong Strength Training is nurturing to qi instead of taxing like some traditional exercises. If you have old injuries, you can practice Qigong. We use “Holding Qi” postures like Horsestance to build the root chakra and leg strength. When doing HyperThrows we use fast followed by slow brushing movements which work wonders for circulatory issues, building speed/strength and giving a burst of energy. Yin and Yang alternating movements open arteries to expand blood flow beyond that which traditional exercise is capable. Anyone can do Qigong Strength

www.najax.com

Training, even the severely injured. Mike Maier, retired fighter pilot and martial arts seeker, was so badly injured he couldn’t hold his arms above his head for more than ten seconds. He came up to me at our 2000 person National Qigong Conference to complain of his discomfort. As we were talking, I advised his body was adaptogenic and building new neurons, preparing his arms for the next time he would be holding the postures. Six months later Mike became an advanced teacher of our Qigong Strength Training. I personally watched him do 200 pushups, prerequisite for passing that certification; he couldn’t do even one pushup before meeting us! The belief is qi moves blood and possibly helped move circulation into his torn shoulder along pathways that were previously blocked. This is an example of how Qigong can heal. Enlightenment requires a body that can hold light. Fitness is not only about muscles; it’s about the nervous system. Your lower abdomen is the seat of what Qigong calls your “Dan Tien” and it’s your center of gravity housing the majority of vital energy. It wasn’t until I learned pranayama breathing that I experienced being one with the Universe. My whole body filled with blissful electricity that hummed inside me. For a time I was one with spirit and matter and I knew I was going to dedicate my life to teaching how to access this bliss naturally. Yogis describe nirvana as a mind-state where we access our Super Consciousness. From these higher vibration states we can receive divine insight and creativity. Food is the key to the qi! Diseases like autism, cancer and Alzheimer’s are increasing at an alarming rate. Fruits, vegetables, tonic herbs and medicinal mushrooms contain phytochemicals that unlock our body’s endocrine system and act as sparkplugs to the immune

system. Unfortunately, many people do not get enough of them. Phytochemicals are most concentrated in the parts of the food that we often throw away: the seeds, stems, skins and rinds of the fruits and vegetables we eat. Many eat the right foods, but throw away the parts with all the “medicine.” For instance, we blend the avocado “with the big seed” in a high-powered blender along with other good tasting fruits and veggies. The avocado seed is tasteless, has the life force potential to create a huge tree, and more soluble fiber than any food for scrubbing plaque out of the arteries. Qigong teaches the principle ‘specific foods REVERSE specific diseases.’ Asparagus with its ridiculously high glutathione can help the body reverse cancer and improve phase-two detoxification. Bitter melon is a blessing to the diabetic, but normally hard to eat with its bitter taste. That is no longer a problem with the scrumptious bitter melon recipes we have worked hard to make for the diabetic community. We recently held a special seminar and served many of these recipes to the attendees. A few people were fighting over who

into a weekend seminar that includes a dinner party on Friday evening. Tickets are fashionably affordable: $99 for two days training and dinner. Amazing value has always been our secret, and we are honored to share this wisdom in a fun and experiential conference. Eat from the tree of life; avoid the surgeon’s knife. Take a deep inhale and follow God’s trail. OM Jeff Primack has studied with many Qigong masters from all over the world and has trained 50,000 people in live Qigong seminars since 2003. got to eat more bitter melon curry. When freshly steamed Asparagus with Avocado Seed Hollandaise Sauce was served, people were licking their plates. Smoothies are amazing for healing and taste awesome, however, cooked food opens the channels of qi life force and increases absorption of many nutrients. Get educated and learn food-based healing protocols. Supreme Science Qigong Center offers a new CEU approved seminar that includes a five-course food healing dinner. Food and fitness go together, so we combined the best of our teachings

natural awakenings

May 2014

pushed Teague to take a leap of faith—close her psychotherapy practice and enroll in a filmmaking class. Teague recognizes that a deeper wisdom activated her response. She observes, “The individuals I was counseling about their restless desire for something better mirrored my own discontent, and my restlessness was an emotional response to what was emerging. “Today, I no longer concern myself with making the right decision. I trust that whatever the circumstances are, I need to listen, observe and reflect, because ‘now’ contains information for my next step,” she advises. Amanda Owen, counselor, coach and author of Born to Receive: 7 Powerful Steps Women Can Take Today to Reclaim Their Half of the Universe, has studied the state of receptivity that Teague references. Owen explains, “Receiving is a dynamic and productive state. When the body is relaxed and the mind and nervous system are calm, we become receptive and can feel and intuit subtle information contained in the energy received from external and internal environments. “Our parasympathetic nervous system is engaged when

Trust Your Intuition Listen to that Still, Small Voice and Let it Lead You by Linda Sechrist

What if you could consistently tap into answers to life’s problems when you need them, knowing deep down that you are on the right track and that the decisions and choices you are making are the correct ones?

ur body is a wellspring of priceless wisdom. Yet heeding our innate voice seems constantly tested as society distracts us with the busy acquisition of external knowledge and rewards more visible work. Those used to focusing outwardly over-stimulate their five senses and so tend to disconnect from their body’s deep innate intelligence—our sixth sense, also known as intuition. The resulting joylessness, discontent, isolation, depression and illness have sent millions in search of a real solution that discerning experts believe already exists within. Our ultimate guide to the fountain of personal health and happiness, they believe, could well be our own intuition.

Changing Directions

For years, Katie Teague, producer of the documentary film, Money & Life, lived with the consequence of sublimating her intuitive impulse. “I felt a restless itch in my soul,” relates Teague, who intuited that life was prompting her to change careers so she could use her talents in a more meaningful way. The vision of her 94-year-old self lying on her deathbed and faced with the question, “What are you not saying yes to?” 24

Northeast Florida Edition

www.najax.com

we’re in this listening state. In contrast, rushing through the day engages our ‘fight-or-flight’ sympathetic nervous system. Busyness and mind chatter drowns out the valuable information that intuition provides,” Owen notes. An intuitive energy therapist, Marilyn Eppolite strongly relies on intuitive guidance in her southern New Jersey practice, believing it emanates from her body’s intelligence. “I listen and it’s always present,” she says. Eppolite shares an example of a time she received a clear image and perceived the bodily sensations of a grieving small child from a female client that a psychotherapist had referred. “When I described what I was sensing, her tears flowed and she also connected to the feeling,” she says. “It provided the needed breakthrough she needed to access her feelings and move forward in therapy.” Eppolite is keenly aware when roadblocks—busyness, willfulness and a fearful, restless mind—create interference. “These feed each other and can rarely be separated. I can’t hear or feel my intuition when my energy and attention are willfully directed outward,” she observes. Abandoning the drive for personal control and surrendering to stillness is how Eppolite signals her body’s intelligence that she’s ready for whispers of guidance. “I sense that surrender as strength and trust that the information received is for my greatest good, even if I don’t fully understand it,” she remarks. “Discernment is necessary because deep wisdom frequently comes in segments that I must piece together and put into action before more of it bubbles up from within.” The teachings of Yogeshwari Kamini Desai, Ph.D., combine Western psychology and Eastern philosophy. As the director of education and lead teacher of the Amrit

ition and distracting chatter. Method of Yoga, at the facility “With practice, our mind becomes “Mind chatter generally in Silver Springs, Florida, Desai a servant to inner intelligence. creates fear, negativity and instructs on listening to the voice of intuition identified as It can both direct our lives and make pressure to do something,” she explains. “Intuitive guidprana in yogic tradition, which us sensitive to early symptoms ance is gentle, expansive and she characterizes as “the enerundemanding.” Hall believes gy that enlivens and carries out suggesting oncoming illness.” in the Buddhist concept that all balancing and life-giving mindfulness of the body allows processes in nature. ~ Yogeshwari Kamini Desai us to love fully. She finds, “It “It speaks through the brings healing, wisdom and body as sensations, impulses freedom.” and urges,” she says. “This She relates how she is ‘inner divining rod’ informs led to direct a client’s attention to us what feelings, thoughts and actheir own body’s intuition, which tions are moving us into alignment works best when she is following her with our source and what is moving instincts, rather than thinking. “After us out of alignment.” one session, my client, who had been Quieting the mind and strengthensilently experiencing numerous feeling the directives of prana through mediings in her stomach, asked me why tation, yoga and being in nature moves I had touched her abdomen. I was us away from what we tell ourselves just intuitively led to that part of her and back to directly responding to its body.” promptings. “Absorbed in the present Dr. Mona Lisa Schulz, also a moment and bodily sensations, we conPh.D., medical intuitive and co-author nect with inner guidance,” explains Deof All is Well, notes that everyone has a sai. “With practice, our mind becomes a connection to intuition. “We get a gut servant to inner intelligence. It can both feeling and sadness in our heart from direct our lives and make us sensitive to our inner intelligence that we don’t early symptoms suggesting oncoming know what to do with. While some illness,” she adds. individuals consult a practitioner, “There is growing interest in others listen to their body’s intuitive energy medicine and developing Fearlessly following language and reflect on their insights a deeper connection to the body’s and dreams—the language of soul,” intelligence through yoga and energy our intuition frees us to says Schulz. “Intuition can speak softly practices like qigong and tai chi fully live an authentic through symptoms,” she observes. because people are tired of taking “Eventually, when disregarded, it can medications that don’t heal the root and satisfying life. become a full-blown illness.” cause of health problems,” comBiochemist and author of Secrets of Our Cells: Discoverments Dr. Sue Morter, founder of Morter Health Center, ing Your Body’s Inner Intelligence, Sondra Barrett, Ph.D., is near Indianapolis, Indiana, and the healing phenomenon awed by the body’s cellular intelligence. “Our cells are invisshe terms Energy Codes. ible, so we don’t think of ourselves as cellular beings. HowA regular practice of any one of these disciplines expands ever, a deeper understanding of our constitution and that sensory function to encompass internal recognition and our cells speak to each other and collaborate harmoniously referencing of subtle information. could inspire us to befriend our body’s intelligence for life,” Morter teaches how to awaken gut feelings, personal she says. “We might shift from wanting to fix an ache or pain power and self-love to restore wholeness left behind in purto understanding that our cells are warning us of something.” suit of external sources of happiness. “Participants learn to Sonia Choquette, a global consultant who recommends trust their gut more than the opinions of others, which turns we rely on our sixth sense as our first sense, has authored up the volume on the whispers of intuition,” she explains. several books on intuition. She finds, “With intuition, we After Pat Hall, a therapeutic bodyworker in Augusta, have a personal compass and an ally in discerning what is Georgia, read Jill Bolte Taylor’s My Stroke of Insight, she was authentic and true for us so that we won’t be tugged and certain a habit of listening to mental chatter interfered with pulled in different directions when we make decisions.” feeling and interpreting her body’s helpful promptings. “Jill’s Laurie McCammon, co-author of Enough: The Rise of experience of her body as energy and her mind as silent when the left lobe of her brain shut down due to a stroke was the Feminine and the Birth of the New Story, was relaxing and reflecting with two friends when intuition graced her my ‘Aha!’ moment,” says Hall. For her, heeding inner guidance took practice and a commitment to dismantling reactive with a message of information-laden energy: “I am enough. We are enough. I have enough. We have enough. Enough!” thought patterns and habits, plus discerning between intunatural awakenings

May 2014

Protect Your Child

from Bugs and Harsh Chemicals

The experience inspired them to collaborate on an e-book celebrating the grassroots groundswell toward a major shift in the world. “I believe intuition is an aspect of The Grand Plan, which always moves us toward greater expansion, inclusion and an ever more mature and loving response to life,” says McCammon. Ute Arnold, founder, director and teacher of the Unergi School of Body-Psychotherapy, in Point Pleasant, Pennsylvania, describes several physical signatures of body intelligence that can foster improved self-care. “You feel more expansive, available and receptive—with a sense of a longer spine, a wider and deeper body and feet rooted in the Earth’s powerful energy,” explains the author of Touchback: A Self-Healing Journey with Body, Art and Nature, who also has a master’s degree in fine arts. “Expanded into a condition of soft relaxation, your mind stops talking; you enter a mind-body state of energetic receptive listening, where emotional intelligence is accessible. “These feelings and sensations are indicative of wholeness. From it, we have access to the eternal place of the fully healed soul, which whispers intuitively, nudging us toward what can heal our life, body and mind.” Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Visit ItsAllAboutWe.com for the recorded interviews.

NON TOXIC Pest Control

for Your Home and Lawn

Safe for Your Family and Pets

INTUITION UNLEASHED Spend time with your feelings: Write down how you feel about your job, relationships, house, health and what’s going on in the world. Build and strengthen feeling receptors: Choose one feeling and spend the day with it. Notice every time you see that feeling expressed in yourself or someone else. Don’t judge it or form an opinion about it; just notice. Receive everything: Pay attention to what you are feeling. Don’t worry about what you will do with what you feel or your thoughts about those feelings. Just receive them. You can decide later what you want to do with them.

Call Gina Today

904-280-7563 or visit us at:

NaturesWayPest.com 26

Northeast Florida Edition

www.najax.com

Maintain a flexible “thermostat”: When you want to freak out or shut down, check in with your feelings instead. Be present, engaged and genuine. The feeling and associated intuition need your attention and the present is the time to attend to them. Source: Adapted from Born to Receive, by Amanda Owen

inspiration

LIVE YOUR SONG It Keeps Us in Tune with Ourself by Jill Mattson

isten to a traditional West African Griot story: When a tribal woman knows she is pregnant, she goes into the wilderness with a few friends to pray and meditate until they hear the song of the child. They recognize that every soul has its own vibration that expresses its unique flavor and purpose. When the women attune to the song, they sing it out loud. Then they return and teach it to everyone else. When children are born into the tribe, the village community gathers and sings their song, one unique melody for each unique child. Later, when children begin their education, the village again gathers to chant each child’s song. They sing upon the initiation of adulthood and at the time of their marriage. If at any time someone commits a crime or aberrant social act, the villagers will circle the individual and chant their song, recognizing that the proper correction is love and the remembrance of identity, because when you recognize your own song you have no desire or need to do anything that would hurt another. Finally, when the soul is about to pass from this world, family and friends gather at the bedside, as they did at birth, and sing the person to the next life. In any culture, a friend is one that knows our song and sings it to us when we have forgotten it. Those that love us are not fooled by the mistakes we’ve made or the dark images we hold about ourself. They remember our beauty when we feel ugly; our wholeness

when we are broken; our innocence when we feel guilty; and our purpose when we are confused. Life always reminds us when we are and when we’re not in tune with ourself. When we feel good, we are matching our song. We may feel a little wobbly at times, but so have all the great singers. If we just keep singing, we’ll find our way home. In the end, we shall all recognize our song and sing it well. Modern pioneers in vibrational energy like Sharry Edwards (bioacoustic biology) and Donna Eden (energy medicine) have independently detected that each of us has a fundamental signature frequency that can be equated to our unique song that persists throughout life. We innately seek natural sounds that reinforce and strengthen our song such as the surf, wind or birds. Even the stars and heavens offer songs out of our hearing range that benefit cell-to-cell vibrations within that we intuitively feel as the magic of a midnight sky. At one with the universe, our song contributes its part in the infinite chorus of creation. Jill Mattson is an author, artist, musician and sound healing composer. Her books and CDs, based on 20 years of studying ancient civilizations, support healing and personal growth. Connect at JillsWingsOfLight.com. The Griot story is based on an interpretation by Jane Maluka and Dan Millman.

Spiritual Counseling, Psychic Readings, Spiritual Teaching, Metaphysical Lectures or Psychic Events Spiritual Counselor, Psychic and Medium, Reverend. Judy Zarnes

904-477-4427 call or text

Reiki Healing Sessions

Training on Levels I, II & III

Reiki Master Clarence Zarnes Reiki Practitioner and Teacher

904-651-1804

www.JudyZarnes.com natural awakenings

May 2014

healingways

Contraceptive Pill Chill Dangers Include Cancer, Strokes and Fatigue by Kathleen Barnes

or more than 50 years, women have appreciated the freedom that birth control pills offer. They simply take a little pill every day and rest easy, fairly assured that an unplanned pregnancy won’t occur. However, there’s actually a lot not to love about “The Pill”, especially its long-term side effects. “The sexual freedom that women have fought so hard to obtain has been won at a terrible price,” advises Naturopathic Doctor Sherrill Sellman, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, author of The Hormone Heresy: What Women Must Know about Their Hormones. That price includes blood clots and even death from heart attacks and strokes in young women. As early as 1963, an article published in the Journal of the American Medical Association linked The Pill to venous thrombosis, or blood clots. By 1968, at least one cancer journal, CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, had linked cancer to the use of the steroid hormones contained in oral contraceptives. In 1973, Scandinavian researchers warned of the link between oral contraceptives and strokes. “In December 2002, the U.S. government published its biannual Report on Carcinogens that added all steroidal estrogens to the list of known human carcinogens,” says Sellman, “The grav-

ity of this finding cannot be overstated: All estrogens used in HRT [hormone replacement therapy] and oral contraceptives have now been proven unequivocally to cause cancer.” Yet, regardless of the many downsides, The Pill remains the most common method of birth control worldwide, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, with usage by 16 percent of married American women. Elsewhere, users include 29 percent of British women and 40 percent of women in France and the Netherlands.

pharmacist, certified clinical nutritionist and author of The Pill Problem. Oral contraceptives deplete more bodily nutrients than any other class of drugs, says Pelton, who blogs regularly at NaturalPharmacist.net. However, he adds, women taking The Pill even as long as 10 years may not notice any obvious health problems. “Maybe she’ll first notice a lack of energy, but doesn’t connect the dots and realize that magnesium, B12 and numerous other nutrients involved in energy production are depleted,” he explains. The nutrient-depleting effects of The Pill were recognized as early as 1975 in a study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, but it carried no recommendations for replacing them. Some of these nutrients are essential for the production of brain chemicals, called neurotransmitters, including mood-elevating dopamine. An affected woman can become depressed, a condition closely linked to the use of The Pill, according to a German study published in 2013 in the journal General Hospital Psychiatry. The Pill’s steroidal hormones also reduce the body’s natural accumulations of disease-preventing antioxidants, increasing vulnerability to diseases of aging, including cancer, diabetes and heart disease, according to Pelton.

Filches Vitamins

“Birth control pills are vitamin robbers, and this is the source of the health risks that accompany the use of The Pill,” says Ross Pelton, a registered

Nutrients Women on The Pill Need 4 BHRT* 4 Chrysin 4 Coenzyme Q10 4 DHEA 4 Folic acid 4 L-methlyfolate 4 Magnesium

4 Melatonin 4 Natural progesterone 4 Nettle root 4 Omega-3 oils 4 Probiotics 4 Selenium 4 Tyrosine

4 Vitamin B2 4 Vitamin B6 4 Vitamin B12 4 Vitamin C 4 Zinc

* Bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (for perimenopausal and menopausal women) Source: Ross Pelton, NaturalPharmacist.net

Women that decide to keep taking The Pill should add an array of specified supplements to counterbalance the nutrient loss, advises Pelton. Replacing nutrients should, in the long term, neutralize the negative effects of The Pill, even cancer and blood clots, he assures. Better yet, say Sellman and Pelton, stop taking The Pill and switch to safer forms of contraception. It may take months or even years for the nutrient imbalances to be fully corrected, so start now.

Natural Contraceptives

Although no natural forms of estrogen are suited for birth control, safe and effective natural forms exist, advises women’s health expert Holly Lucille, a naturopathic doctor and registered nurse in West Hollywood, California. She cautions against the potential risks of using estrogen patches, shots and vaginal rings, and recommends avoiding anything that contains estrogen. “Not using The Pill doesn’t mean you have to rely on withdrawal or the rhythm method, both of which are notoriously unreliable,” says Lucille, preferring what she terms “barrier methods”, like diaphragms, cervical caps and male and female condoms. She notes, “Cervical caps are just as effective as The Pill and you can put them in and leave them a little longer for a bit more spontaneity.” Female condoms are even more convenient, she explains: “They fit much like a diaphragm and they can be left in place as long as eight hours.” Instead of potentially toxic spermicides, Lucille recommends using lemon juice, which, she says, is equally effective. Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous natural health books including the Basic Health Publications User’s Guide to Natural Hormone Replacement. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

Dangerous Downsides Mount n Birth defects n Cancer (breast, uterine and colon) n Cardiovascular disease n Decreased sexual desire n Depression n Fatigue, low energy and anemia n Fluid retention and weight gain

n Blood clots n Heart attack n High blood pressure n Migraine n Osteoporosis n Sleep disorders n Stroke n Vaginal yeast infections n Weakened immune system

Sources: American Heart Association; University of Milan, Italy; Berlin Center for Epidemiology and Health Research, Germany; Women’s College Research Institute, Canada; Columbia University, NY; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; University of Parma, Italy; Wingate University, NC; Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, NJ; Institute of Health Sciences Research, Melbourne, Australia

Awakening into Divine Consciousness by Caren Burmeister and Jessie Sperrazza

irabai Devi, an international spiritual leader who inspires transformative experiences that heal suffering and open hearts to joy, is coming to Northeast Florida on May 31 and June 1 to lead two workshops as part of a national tour, Awakening into Divine Consciousness: Healing in America. Regardless of personal religion, Mirabai’s workshops promise to reach a unity of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual awareness and a deep connection with the divine that exists in each of us. “Spirituality is at the core of every religion,” she says. “This teaches you to be better at whatever religion you are following.” As part of the workshops, Devi will share divine teachings and a divine light transmission. She also teaches a spiritual practice of heartfelt cleansing prayers, acts of forgiveness and gratitude and compassion for oneself and others that clears obstacles and cleanses negativity. When people open up to the potential of human consciousness, they find more meaning and purpose in their lives and become more compassionate and service-oriented. Devi also helps people experience the fullness of abundance and gratitude. “Everybody has a different version of joy,” she says. “Abundance doesn’t just mean having money in the bank account. Abundance can mean having a relationship or friendship when you’re lonely, or having a new car when you have to get to a job.” The author of Samadhi: Essence of the Divine, Devi grew up in Johannesburg, South Africa, and is now based in Kauai, Hawaii. She is the founder of the Mirabai Devi Foundation. Her first connection to God’s divine light occurred when she was 3 years old and experienced spontaneous visitations from divine masters. This is Devi’s second visit to the Jacksonville area, expanding upon last year’s tour stop. This time, she will focus on transcendence and whole health, a holistic spiritual approach that incorporates everything from guided visualizations to breathe work techniques, the right diet and nutrition and a very firm self-love practice that involves setting boundaries. “When I say awakening, I mean awakening spiritually,” Devi says. “That means as much healing of the human individual as possible on all levels. Physically. Emotionally. Mentally. Spiritually.” Devi feels the desire for divine connection is universal, saying, “Even though our cultures are different, humans are the same. They have the same fears and the same desires to be liberated from pain and suffering, and the same desire to be happy, and the same desire to seek God and to know themselves and to feel joy, to feel peace and to feel bliss. I am here to bring greater light and to teach others to heal themselves and to be on a path of greater love. I am a universalist who promotes the religion of love.” For more information, visit MirabaiDevi.org.

fitbody

Body Ease Fluid, Flexible Movement Can Be Ours by Sarah Todd Matthias Alexander at the end of the 19th century as a means of improving his onstage presence, the Alexander Technique is highly regarded by actors and entertainers, yet anyone can benefit from it, according to

ad habits are hard to break—and it’s even harder to eliminate those we are unaware of. Many people experience pain from unconscious physical patterns such as hunching over a computer keyboard or holding a musical instrument at an uncomfortable angle, but don’t know how to identify and change limiting positions. This calls for body movement re-education.

Alexander Technique

“Let’s say you’re a runner and didn’t realize that you were running in a lopsided way,” explains Alexander Technique practitioner Beret Arcaya, who has taught the practice in New York City for almost 30 years. Students learn to retrain their thinking, movements and posture for better natural alignment. “It helps you understand how you’re making an argument between yourself and gravity,” she says. Invented by Australian thespian F.

Arcaya. In typical one-on-one sessions, Alexander movement practitioners use a light, gentle touch and verbal instruction to show students how to realign their head, neck and upper back while standing in front of a mirror, which helps the rest of the body attain a more natural position. Next, students learn to move through routine activities like sitting, walking and bending in ways that replace damaging habits with easier movements. The technique is easily modified to meet individual needs, Arcaya says, citing a former student that suffered from hemophilia. “He could hardly bend his knees, and he had little mobility in one elbow; he was terribly stiff,” she recalls. While the technique couldn’t treat the

If you like Oprah and Deepak Chopra... If you get your kicks from Esther Hicks... And if Wayne Dyer makes you think... You'll Love Us!

disease, “It allowed him to skillfully use his remaining uninjured tissue.” One day, when he returned from a three-mile walk with his young son, he was beaming. “‘I walked with a freedom and a lightness,’ he said, ‘I didn’t want to stop.’” A 2008 study in the medical journal BMJ found that patients with chronic back pain experienced long-term benefits from Alexander Technique exercises and lessons. People with Parkinson’s disease also improved their walking, speech, posture and balance through Alexander training, according to a 2002 study in Clinical Rehabilitation.

Feldenkrais Method

Others in need of movement reeducation use the method founded by physicist, electrical engineer and judo black belt holder Moshé Feldenkrais in the mid-20th century. Feldenkrais was familiar with the Alexander Technique, and the two methods share the same fundamental goal of helping students change harmful patterns through movement exploration, touch and dialogue. The Feldenkrais Method avoids concepts of “right” and “wrong”. Instead, the practitioner leads students through gentle, slow-movement sequences, mostly on the floor, while asking questions about subtle details as they experience options. This sharpens sensory awareness of how to perform each movement with maximum ease. In one-on-one sessions, the student is passive while the practitioner’s hands suggest various non-habitual movements to widen his repertoire. It all increases flexibility, balance, fine motor skills and overall physical self-awareness. Feldenkrais stated, “What I’m after isn’t flexible bodies but flexible brains; to restore each person to their

May Class:

The Spiritual Path May 4th and May 25th from 12-2pm

Join Us on Sunday Mornings at 10:30am May Theme: Get Ready My Soul 904-513-2017

Located at: The Sheraton Hotel, 10605 Deerwood Park Blvd. 30

Northeast Florida Edition

www.najax.com

CSLjax.org

Rev. Nancy Fagen, Ph.D

human dignity.” Seniors that practiced the Feldenkrais Method enhanced their balance and mobility, according to a 2010 study published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. It may also alleviate symptoms of nonclinical depression, according to a 2011 pilot study reported in the Journal of the South Carolina Medical Association.

Trager Approach

Another entry point to such a bodily reawakening is the Trager Approach, invented by Dr. Milton Trager, an athlete who suffered from a congenital spinal deformity. “The intention of the practitioner in a Trager session is to introduce the client to a series of playful and pleasurable sensations as the session unfolds,” says practitioner Martha Partridge, of New York City, who works primarily with people that have Parkinson’s disease. During tablework sessions, practitioners “bring awareness” of a specific movement by rocking, cradling and gently rotating a client’s body, Partridge explains. The feeling of effortless movement is further ingrained through a series of mental gymnastics, termed mentastics, that clients can do at home. The objective, says Partridge, is to help people have a sense of joy in everyday, common movement. All three bodywork techniques can help people banish bad habits for good. “Gradually, aches and pains will go away,” Arcaya says. “You can undo the imbalances that have done you wrong.” Then go forward, doing things right.

DISCOVER YOUR SELF! 5/1-6/19 YOGA BASIC TRAINING (8-week series) 5/2

SPIRIT & MONEY: Prospering by Doing What You Love -Cary Bayer

5/9

BRINGING EMOTIONS TO THE PATH -Terger Instructor, Tim Olmstead

5/17-18

A LIFE WORTH BREATHING -Max Strom

5/23-25

PRENATAL YOGA TEACHER TRAINING -Joanna Vajda

6/15-7/17 YOGA TEACHER TRAINING (RYT200) -Deva Parnell

DAILY CLASSES – ALL LEVELS FIRST COAST RESIDENTS Bring This Ad & Get Your

FIRST CLASS FREE STUDENT SPECIAL – $10 Per Class Local College And High School Students

GIFT SHOP & HOUSING ON SITE YOGA ALLIANCE Registered School

www.discoveryyoga.com 3 Davis Street, Old City St. Augustine

824-7454

Sarah Todd is a freelance writer in Brooklyn, NY. Connect at SarahToddInk.com.

Access the Record of Your Soul’s Journey

Find Your Life Mission

AKASHIC RECORD CONSULTATIONS By Stephany “Stevie” Levine ARCI Trained Certified Consultant/Teacher Over 8 years of experience

Create Better Relationships

Solve Challenges

For Appointments: Phone/In Person-Contact Me At: stephanylevine@ymail.com

904-545-2447

www.stevielevine.com

For additional information – www.akashicrecordconsultantsinternational.org natural awakenings

May 2014

photo courtesy of Naples Equestrian Challenge

healthykids

Whoa! to Limitations Therapeutic Horseback Riding Strengthens Kids by Cyndee Woolley

ach “Zachman” Aldridge was born healthy, but at just 10 weeks, he was hospitalized at the hands of his birth father. Suffering from a brain aneurism, partial paralysis and multiple broken bones from shaken baby syndrome, Zach’s mother, Rebekah, was told that he might live for a year. Rebekah’s hope for a miracle was granted as her son’s life extended into weeks, months and years. Yet, at 4, the effects of the injury still prevented Zach from walking or talking like other children. “While some people are resigned to leave special children like Zach confined to a wheelchair, therapeutic horseback riding gives them more options and improves their quality of life,” advises Kim Minarich, execu-

Northeast Florida Edition

tive director of Southwest Florida’s nonprofit Naples Equestrian Challenge therapeutic riding program. A medical examination ensures a child is qualified for safe participation. During his first lessons, riding instructors had to prop up Zach’s head using “boppy pillows”. However, after just a few months, the Aldridge family saw dramatic improvements as the boy began speaking and telling his horse to “trot on.” Next, Zach began walking, a surprise to all. His growing strength had worked to overcome the paralysis and the gentle rocking motion of his therapeutic riding sessions gently pushed his displaced hip back into place, ultimately enabling him to take steps on his own. Zach’s achievements are not unique. Life-changing milestones like

www.najax.com

this are common occurrences at the 850 nationwide therapeutic riding centers registered with the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH) International. Now in its 21st year, Dream Catchers, at the Cori Sikich Therapeutic Riding Center, in Toano, Virginia, is one such center celebrating its many success stories. Kendall Lecker, a PATH International-certified advanced instructor, describes the rapid progress of a new 6-year-old student living with autism as illustration. In his first session, he slumped over in the saddle and struggled to hold himself up; by his third session, he was sitting up straight and confidently giving commands to his horse. “Often, our riders start with insufficient core strength and may not be able to hold themselves upright, something the average person takes for granted. But, in a relatively short time, most riders can see dramatic improvements,” says Lecker. Both Naples Equestrian Challenge and Dream Catchers have achieved premier accreditation by demonstrating the highest levels of training, safety standards and quality controls in the industry developed to protect the riders, staff and volunteers. Feedback from approximately 56,000 participants nationwide, including nearly 41,000 under the age of 18, show that therapeutic horseback riding helps participants in five key areas: Normalizes muscle tone. Riding a horse helps children of all abilities build core strength and exercise muscles that they may not be able to work from the confines of a wheelchair. Increases flexibility and relaxation. The natural rhythm of a horse’s gait provides a relaxing effect on tense muscles and can gently rock joints back into place. It’s a unique therapeutic benefit not easily achieved through traditional physical therapy. Improves coordination, balance and strength. Completing tasks like picking up an object, riding across the arena and placing it in a bucket helps riders develop hand/eye coordination. The movements also help improve balance and strength. Promotes spatial orientation and fine motor skills. Working side-by-side

Beginning February 2nd Join Us For A New Sermon Series On photo courtesy of Dream Catchers

The Four Agreements

“The riding center gave me a place to realize I wasn’t the only one with challenges. It was a place that I could go to and be normal for part of the week.”

By Don Miguel Ruiz

Unity Church for Creative Living 2777 Race Track Road, St. Johns, 32259

904.287.1505

UnityInJax.com



Reverend Mona Krane

Sunday Service: 10:30 Youth Ministry: 10:30



~ Tiffany Billings, a college student with cerebral palsy with their assigned volunteers and horses and reaching for objects from a different perspective than usual helps youths develop their spatial sense and fine motor skills. Enhances self-esteem, self-confidence and self-control. Riders are encouraged to give verbal commands to their horse during sessions, which effects a command of vocabulary and boosts confidence while they bond with the horse. While the documented benefits are derived from personal testimonials rather than clinical studies, the positive results for children like Zach are indisputable. Meanwhile, therapeutic horseback riding is gaining increased acceptance in the medical community as more doctors are recommending this life-changing activity for their patients. PATH International spokesperson Cher Smith says, “Our mission is to help certified centers provide safe access for all individuals living with special needs.” For more information, visit PathIntl.org. Cyndee Woolley works as an advocate for therapeutic riding centers.

YOGA DEN FLEMING ISLAND NOW OPEN June 16th @ Yoga MIX Neptune Beach

Exploring the Chakras 101 June 16th-17th @ Mandarin

Ashtanga, Anusara, & the Melt Method June 18th-21st @ Mandarin

Sun Power Bhakti & Advanced Chakras June 23rd-25th

Michael Johnson returns! June 28th-29th @ Mandarin

Kids Yoga Training

BONUS OFFER: 5 Classes for Only $25

Yoga Den Studio and Boutique

2929 Plummer Cove Rd., Jacksonville, 32223 3555 U.S. Highway 17, Fleming Island, Fl 32003

Yoga-Den.com

904-268-8330

natural awakenings

May 2014

consciouseating

Funny Tummy? Probiotic Foods Can Fix a Troubled Gut by Kathleen Barnes

Gas, bloating, stomach cramps, diarrhea and constipation—each of these digestive issues indicates an imbalance of “good” and “bad” intestinal bacteria.

hronic digestive discomfort is distressingly common. More than 60 million Americans suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), notes Dr. Mark Pimentel, director of the Gastrointestinal Motility Program at Cedars-Sinai Hospital, in Los Angeles, and author of A New IBS Solution. Many are too embarrassed to mention it to their doctor, so they suffer silently and learn to live with it.

Multiple Culprits

While digestive distress can visit most of us occasionally, regular bouts have increased due to high-stress lifestyles and unhealthy diets, according to Dr. Dustin James, a St. Louis, Missouri, gastroenterologist and author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Digestive Health. “Getting home late after a stressful day, eating a high-fat meal and then going to bed is a recipe for problems,” he says. James advises a food-free interlude of four to six hours before bedtime and notes that prescription and over-thecounter heartburn medications can actually worsen the problem over time. Pimentel, citing his own research, also suggests that even a minor case of food poisoning may unbalance digestive bacteria enough to cause problems for years. “We think food poisoning leads to bacterial overgrowth,” says Pimentel. In his clinical experience, James says about 10 percent of IBS cases can be connected to the food poisoning theory. Although such cases are typically treated with an antibiotic, rifaximin, many experts ironically attribute bacterial overgrowth to the use of antibiotics. 34

Northeast Florida Edition

All antibiotics, taken for any reason, indiscriminately kill both good and bad intestinal bacteria, ultimately creating unbalanced bacteria colonies in the digestive tract, says James. “There can be bad long-term effects,” he advises. James’ antibiotics theory is affirmed by a major Australian review of current research on the links between antibiotics and intestinal bacterial overgrowth. Sugar is another culprit as are antibiotics in dairy products and meats, which can also aggravate digestive problems. Sugar feeds the growth of unfriendly bacteria and yeast and antibiotics kill friendly bacteria, contributing to imbalances. The U.S. obesity epidemic has even been linked to digestive problems. In a study published in the journal Frontiers of Public Health, researchers at the University of California-Berkeley warn against long-term exposure to antibiotics through their widespread use in the dairy and meat industries. One animal study from Washington University, in St. Louis, showed that intestinal bacteria tend to extract more nutrients—and more calories—from the same foods when eaten by obese animals than when ingested by thinner ones. This helps explain why obese people tend to stay obese without heroic measures.

Good Food Solutions

There is considerable agreement that probiotics—live bacteria such as those contained in fermented foods like quality yogurt—help rebalance ben-

www.najax.com

eficial bacteria in the digestive tract and ease ailments that include IBS. Due to U.S. food regulations, yogurt is routinely pasteurized, which kills its probiotic benefits; conscientious suppliers then add active digestive microorganisms, like Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus, back into their products. “Check yogurt labels for specific names of the species and a certification that it contains live cultures,” counsels Maria Marco, Ph.D., an assistant professor of food science at the University of California-Davis. Coconut yogurt may be preferred by those with dairy-free diets. Dairy is acidforming and can be difficult to digest. Many fermented foods can provide the same probiotics to ease digestive woes and restore a healthy balance of the right bacteria. Sauerkraut, rich in Lactobacillus and other strains of healthy bacteria, is at the top of the list. It’s easy to make super-healthy sauerkraut at home with shredded organic cabbage and salt. Other fermented foods to put high on a natural probiotic list include: miso, kefir, tempeh, soft cheese, kimchi, sour pickles and sourdough bread. James recommends two daily servings of high-quality yogurt or other fermented foods to obtain the 2 to 5 billion live bacteria needed to restore gut health. “Every human is unique; try different products in search of what works,” he says.

[optional sidebar]

Probiotic supplements may be more effective for people with serious digestive distress that need higher bacterial counts and the product label may provide specifics of the bacteria and strains. “For example, Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG is a strain that has been proven to be effective against antibiotic-induced diarrhea,” Marco explains. High-quality probiotics usually require refrigeration to keep the bacteria alive. In addition, there are many nonfermented foods, including certain juices, candies and energy bars, with specific strains of bacteria added that have probiotic effects. Kathleen Barnes is the author of a wide variety of natural health books including 8 Weeks to Vibrant Health, with Dr. Hyla Cass. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

Simple Sauerkraut Recipe It’s easy to make a healthy batch of sauerkraut in a glass quart canning jar in as little as three days. Organic cabbage, finely shredded 1 Tbsp sea salt or other natural salt

Safe Digestive Relief In addition to fermented foods, these foods offer digestive relief. Ginger: Safe enough to quell the nausea of early pregnancy, ginger can offer relief from nausea, gas and even colic in babies. Peppermint Oil: A traditional remedy now validated by science, peppermint oil can relieve irritable bowels and heartburn. Consider enteric coated (acid resistant) capsules that can impact the small intestine, where relief is needed.

You Can Feel Good Again • Brain Health Assessments • Vitamin, Supplement and Herbal Guidance • Integrated Mind-Body Approach

Natural Remedies to Support Mental Health

Fennel: This mildly licorice-flavored seed hasn’t been extensively studied, but lovers of Indian cuisine have traditionally used it to promote smooth digestion after consuming curryladen meals. Sources: American Botanical Council; Mayo Clinic, MN; Baylor University, TX; University of Michigan; University of Rochester, NY

Green Psychotherapy

Jan Gallagher, LMHC

904-707-2669

4741 Atlantic Blvd, Suite B-3 Jacksonville, FL 32207

JanGallagher.com

Is This You?

Mix salt and cabbage together in a large bowl, squeezing the salt into the cabbage. Cabbage will become limp and begin to release its juice. Tightly pack cabbage and juice into a clean glass canning jar. Keep the cabbage submerged in liquid; if necessary, use a smaller canning jar loaded with marbles or stones.

Thyroid

Liver

Adrenal

Cover jar with a clean cloth or piece of cheesecloth and keep it in a cool place.

Weight gain is a glandular problem. We can ﬁx it naturally without drugs.

Jar contents will begin to bubble, signaling that fermentation is taking place (note that conventional cabbage additives may interrupt the fermentation process).

Call DR. OPACHICH Today!

It’s ready to eat in three days, but keeps well for several weeks in the refrigerator. Primary source: TheKitchen.com

HCG Now Available - Lose 30 Pounds in 6 Weeks

Chiropractic Physician

Opachich Wellness Center waylessweightlosscenter.com

Call 904/387-4151 1610 Blanding Blvd.

Eliminate Allergies! Go to www.free-allergy-exam.com natural awakenings

May 2014

greenliving

clothing design can align perfectly with the colors, shapes, substances and energies of feng shui’s five elements. Because feng shui connects divine energy to physical form, I realized I could dress my client’s spirits, as well as their surfaces.” Fashion Feng Shui, Maggiore’s international corporate legacy, maintains that combining intention and the five elements with awareness of our personal style attracts what we desire. Holistic image and lifestyle consultant and lead trainer Andréa Dupont, of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, states that the first step is discovering our “essence”, or primary element. “You can’t dress yourself until you know yourself. I ask clients, ‘If you could change one thing about your life, what would it be?’ Once we establish an individual’s inner strengths and core element, the results can be life changing.”

Green Choices

FENG SHUI FASHIONISTA

Dressing with Conscious Intention by Gail Condrick

aking up on the morning of a big presentation to secure city funding for a new park, you’re confident that you’ve done your homework: You’ve prepared handouts, memorized key points of an environmental impact study and lined up community supporters. Opening the closet presents a different kind of challenge: What’s the most effective way to dress?

Dressing Our Essence

Wardrobe consultants that apply the principles of feng shui to clothing believe the jacket we choose to wear carries as much impact as our words. Clothing pieces and accessories selected with conscious awareness and intention can bring us into harmony and balance, energize our life and transmit subconscious messages about our values. Feng shui clothing stylists believe the five elements of nature—wood, fire, earth, metal and water—connect in an unending cycle of harmony that keeps the world in balance. Following an authentic and harmonious lifestyle connects us with this cycle and the environment in a more natural balance of human motion and planetary sustainability. As pioneering stylist Evana Maggiore observed in Fashion Feng Shui: The Power of Dressing with Intention, “I came to the conclusion that clothing is your body’s most intimate environment and energetically influences your life in the same way that your home and business décors do. Body coloring and shape, style, personality, lifestyle, goals and 36

Northeast Florida Edition

www.najax.com

For Denise Medved, of Hendersonville, North Carolina, owner of Feng Shui Style, wardrobe consciousness shows respect for our individuality and the environment. “When I choose to dress in natural fibers such as cottons, leathers, silks or wools, or their vegan complements in manmade fibers, it represents the life force of plants and animals and builds qi, or energy,” says Medved. She suggests assembling an outfit embracing three of the five elements. “A water/wood/fire triad might be black, woven, silk trousers; an organic, cotton, floral print shirt; and a red, recycled wool jacket. Personalizing this with the surprise of grandmother’s yellow stone pin on the lapel adds creative flair and earth and metal elements.” Nature’s jewelry energizes and circulates qi.

Reduce, Reuse and Recycle

Practicing the three basic tenets of sustainability together with principles of feng shui keeps our wardrobe and closet resonating with life. Consultants agree that a wardrobe representing the five elements allows endless possibilities of creative combinations and reduces the need for having to keep up with new fashion trends. Shopping for such treasures at consignment and thrift stores, plus estate sales, allows us to reuse and repurpose clothing, energizing our budgets, closets and attitudes. Recycling items that pack closets and no longer suit our needs frees space and energy to create a wardrobe that is authentically ours. The Practical Encyclopedia of Feng Shui, by Gill Hale, also contains helpful advice for bringing out an intended inner message and making a statement. The color green conveys the wood element, or individuals that are public spirited and energetic. Red suggests fire, the color of inspiring leaders. Supportive and loyal earth personalities gravitate to khaki, while resolute, metal people may select grey. Natural communicators that view life holistically will be reflected in the water element of black. A feng shui philosophy provides guidelines for living in harmony with the natural world and in conscious awareness of life. Each choice expresses a stylistic living intention that will be noticed by the world. Gail Condrick is an archetypal consultant and Nia Technique faculty member. Connect at GaelaVisions.com.

The Five Elements Wood: associated with greens and blues, plants and flower prints. Fire: represented by reds and products from living organisms like cottons, leather, silks or wools (or manmade substitutes) and animal prints.

You Are A Divine Creator Sign up up at at Sign

Earth: reflected in yellows and earth-toned colors. Metal: plays out in grays, whites, pastels and metallic fabrics.

ArtofFlow.com ArtofFlow.com For For FREE FREE Supplemental Supplemental Audio Audio and and Programs Programs

Water: associated with black and dark colors and flowing lines. Source: Western School of Feng Shui, Encinitas, CA

Zeringue says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The point of the book is to create a state of natural flow, where you are able to create your life in a very dynamic way that opens up space to let in the limitless bounty of creation.â&#x20AC;?

Every moment in our lives is a miracle we should enjoy instead of ignoring. ~Yoko Ono

On Sale NOW at

www.Amazon.com

Culturally Christian, Spiritually Unlimited

Sunday Services

9am Contemplative 11am Celebratory 11am Youth Ed & Nursery

634 Lomax Street 904.355.5100 Office 904.357.0469 Prayer UnityJax.org

Rev. Therese Donlan Lee, Spiritual Leader natural awakenings

May 2014

naturalpet

Pain-Free Pooch Five Natural Therapies that Work by Jennifer Kachnic

Because dogs won’t always let us know when they’re hurting, some people assume they don’t experience pain the same way we do, but that’s not the case. Instincts retained from their wild heritage will generally prompt them to hide pain as it’s a sign of weakness.

he truth is that arthritis and muscle or joint injuries are just as uncomfortable for dogs as they are for us, and many canine illnesses generate significant pain. While conventional medications can ease discomfort, they’re not the only or even the best options in many cases. Alternative therapies can be helpful in managing and relieving pain and work best as part of a whole body wellness program designed for a dog’s individual needs. To that end, always consult with an integrative veterinarian before starting any new treatment. Together, practitioner and owner will note that some of the following modalities may be contraindicated in some situations—for example, massage should never be performed on or near a tumor. Canine Massage: Dogs love massage because they crave being touched. Physical contact from another being provides a calming effect and brings comfort. Skin, the largest sense organ in the body, is loaded with sensory receptors and nerve endings that register touch, temperature and pain, and send information to the brain. Massage

Northeast Florida Edition

therapy relaxes muscles and also stimulates endorphins, increases circulation, elevates oxygen levels, flushes toxins, helps with inflammation, strengthens the immune system and accelerates healing. All of these benefits can contribute to effective pain management. Acupuncture and Acupressure: Both of these time-honored modalities are based on the concept of keeping vital energy flowing through the body and seek to stimulate key points along the energy meridians beneath the skin. Acupuncture involves the insertion of small needles at these points, while acupressure uses fingers to apply pressure to the same points. Both modalities are widely known to assist in managing pain and anxiety. Energy Healing: Here, the practitioner improves the flow of energy in an animal’s body using a range of gentle and powerful natural therapies. During a treatment, the trained healer sends subtle energy through the hands to promote physical and emotional balance and healing. While conventional medicine follows the belief that treatments for disease or injury must be strictly biological, energy medicine works to restore

www.najax.com

the patient’s health by treating the mind, body and spirit in nonphysical ways. Energy healing modalities available for dogs include Reiki, qigong, Healing Touch and Tellington Touch. Cold Laser Therapy: Developed more than 20 years ago, cold laser therapy has become a popular alternative treatment around the world for aches and pains in dogs. It directs highly concentrated coherent light waves to muscles, tissues and organs, reducing inflammation and muscle spasms. It’s also applied to disc and other spine-related issues. Low-level cold laser therapy is painless, noninvasive and takes only minutes. The effects are similar to those provided by non-steroidal medications, with negligible negative side effects. Hydrotherapy: The benefits of swimming are renowned. When dogs swim, they feel a resistance to movement, which makes a vigorous fiveminute swim virtually equivalent in energy expended to a five-mile run. Some dogs like swimming even better than running. Hydrotherapy, which includes exercise on an underwater treadmill combined with swimming, is particularly helpful. The effect on senior dogs is especially dramatic, affording them a painless and enjoyable way to move about and exercise. Water’s natural buoyancy supports the dog, lessens stress on joints, facilitates greater movement and provides a safe and healthful form of exercise for those suffering injuries, disease or pain. The best choice of therapies for an individual animal will depend on the dog’s condition and recommendations by the family veterinarian. Selected and practiced properly, these complementary modalities can make a major impact in a canine’s physical and emotional well-being, while minimizing or even eliminating the need for medications. Jennifer Kachnic is the author of Your Dog’s Golden Years: Manual for Senior Dog Care Including Natural Remedies and Complementary Options. She is a certified canine massage therapist, animal Reiki practitioner and certified therapy dog handler with the American Humane Association. Learn more about this president of The Grey Muzzle Organization at GreyMuzzle.org.

Finally... A Natural Facelift

NO ACIDS, FAT OR TOXINS Non-Surgical â&#x20AC;˘ Non-Invasive

Smooth Stimulate Enhance Improve Rejuvenate

Out Fine Lines and Wrinkles New Collagen Production Volume, Texture and Color Skinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Blood Supply

We Will Create Natural and lasting change using the same procedure used for over 40 years to treat sports injuries, degenerative diseases and more

Complexion and Radiance

Call Today For Free Information On This Breakthrough Treatment

904-645-8778

natural awakenings

May 2014

calendarofevents NOTE: All calendar events must be received via email by the 10th of the month and adhere to our guidelines. Email submissions to calendar@najax.com, guidelines can also be requested via the same email. No phone calls or faxes, please. You may also visit www.najax.com to submit calendars online and review our guidelines. Once on the site, the link to calendars is on the top toolbar.

THURSDAY, MAY 1 Yoga Basic Training – 5/1-6/19, 6:30-8pm. Each Thursday in this eight-week course, beginning students observe demonstrations and receive stepby-step instructions for 28 postures and 4 breathing techniques. Ask questions, clarify details and practice each posture with hands-on assisting as needed. Discovery Yoga Center, 3 Davis St, St Augustine. 904-824-7454. DiscoveryYoga.com.

FRIDAY, MAY 2 Couples Weekend Getaway and Workshop – 7pm-Sun 2pm. Join Richard and Diana Daffner, authors of Tantric Sex for Busy Couples, for a romantic beach getaway. Bring joy, intimacy and passion, celebrate your love and connect on a soul level. $695/couple. Siesta Key Beach, Sarasota. Additional dates, location and information available. 941-349-6804. Spirit & Money: Prospering by Doing What You Love with Cary Bayer – 7-9pm. Heal the erroneous separation that can exist in your mind between Spirit and money, and use your God-given talents to attract revenue streams doing what you love. Discovery Yoga Center, 3 Davis St, St Augustine. 904-824-7454. DiscoveryYoga.com.

Northeast Florida Edition

Spring Potluck Dinner – 6-8pm. Come with a dish to share. RSVP. Persephone Healing Arts Center, Holistic and Internal Medicine, 485 6 th Ave N, Jacksonville. 904-246-3583.

SATURDAY, MAY 3 Healing Event — 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Practitioners will be practicing Reiki on customers. Love offerings (this event is the first Saturday of every month.) 3491 Pall Mall Dr. Jacksonville Florida 904-292-4555. Guided Cultural Hike – 8:30-10:30am. Visitors learn about the cultural history of the Guana Peninsula during this guided hike. Wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes. Please RSVP. Free; $3/parking fee. GTM Research Reserve Trailhead Pavilion, west of the Guana Dam, Ponte Vedra Beach. 904-823-4500. GTMNERRCulturalHike.eventbrite.com.

TUESDAY, MAY 6 Open House – 6-7pm. Tour facility and meet Dr Pautz, MD. Learn more about the holistic philosophy of the practice. RSVP. Persephone Healing Arts Center, Holistic and Internal Medicine, 485 6th Ave N, Jacksonville. 904-246-3583. DrPautz.com.

www.najax.com

WEDNESDAY, MAY 7 Marineland Beach Walk – 8:30-10:30am. Hike along the beach at Flagler County’s “River to Sea Preserve.” Learn about the geology, sand, shells, heavy minerals and coquina rock. Please RSVP. Free. Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve Marineland field office, 9741 Ocean Shore Blvd, Marineland. 904-823-4500. GTMNERRMarinelandBeach.eventbrite.com.

THURSDAY, MAY 8 Beginners Tarot Class – 2-3:30pm and 7-8:30pm. Learn the tarot through psychic intuition. Also will be mythology, numerology, colors and different spreads including the tree of life. Six classes: $25/ each or pay in full for $125. 3491 Pall Mall Dr, Jacksonville. 904-292-4555.

FRIDAY, MAY 9 Bringing Emotions to the Path with Tergar Instructor Tim Olmstead – 5/9-11. Discover how to use emotional life as the foundation for awakening, the basis inner peace and equanimity, and a source of radiant compassion and brilliant wisdom. Discovery Yoga Center, 3 Davis St, St Augustine. 904-8247454. DiscoveryYoga.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 10 2nd Saturday Trail Hike – 8:30-10:30am. This 1.5-mile walk is perfect for the entire family. Wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes. Please RSVP. Free; $3/parking fee. Meet at the GTM Research Reserve’s Trailhead Pavilion, located west of the Guana Dam. 904-823-4500. GTMNERR2ndTrailHike. eventbrite.com.

Mark the Date SATURDAY, MAY 10 A Modern Spiritual Guide Speaks: Seminar by Harold Klemp – 11-11:45am. Recent seminar video with Eckankar’s spiritual leader, Harold Klemp, award-winning author of more than 75 books on spirituality. Free CD and book. All are welcome! Pablo Creek Library, 13295 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville. 904-725-7760. Meetup.com/ Jacksonville-Florida-Eckankar. Tea Party – 1-4:30pm. Learn to read tea leaves while enjoying a tea party. In addition will be numerology and palm readings, sandwiches, cakes and goodie bags. Also present will be experienced readers of tea leaves and tarot, and mediumship. Reservations required. 3491 Pall Mall Dr, Jacksonville. 904-292-4555. Psychic Fayre – 11am-3pm. We host a variety of readers and healers. $15/20 min; $28/40 min; $40/60 min. The Cosmic Church of Truth, 1637 Hamilton St, Jacksonville. 904-384-7268. TheCosmicChurchOfTruth.net.

SUNDAY, MAY 11 Community HU Song: Let Go and Let GodChant HU – 11-11:30am. Learn to sing HU and tap into your potential for greater happiness, love and understanding. Followed by light refreshments. All are welcome and free HU CDs and spiritual guidebook available. Jacksonville Eckankar Center, 6636 Arlington Rd. 904-725-7760. Meetup.com/ Jacksonville-Florida-Eckankar. Mother’s Day Service with Rev. David Addink – 10:30am. Cost: Love offering; 1pm lunch, followed by seminar. Cost: $20/each. Open to all. The Cosmic Church of Truth, 1637 Hamilton St, Jacksonville. 904-384-7268. TheCosmicChurchOfTruth.net.

TUESDAY, MAY 13 Guided Trail Walk at River To Sea Preserve – 9-10:30am. Join other nature lovers through the wooded hammock between the ocean and the Matanzas River. RSVP. Free. In the town of Marineland, turn west at the River to Sea Preserve entrance, follow directional signs to the parking lot. 904-8234500. GTMNERRMarinelandTrail.eventbrite.com. Friends of the GTM Reserve Meeting – 5-6pm. The public is welcome to attend. 904-823-4527.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 14 Twin Hearts Meditation with Falguni Shah. This meditation was developed by Master Choa Kok Sui and is an advanced meditation technique aimed at achieving illumination, or universal consciousness. Free. Seventh Wonder Day Spa, 5393 Roosevelt Blvd, Ste 4, Jacksonville. 904-381-8666.

FRIDAY, MAY 16 Dances of Universal Peace – 7:30-9pm. Circle dances honoring all religious paths, held monthly. Dances and songs are taught in the circle. All are welcome. $10-$15 love offering. Lynn Haqqiqa: 352-870-8558, LynDeluke@msn.com; Holly Levinson: 904-471-1414, Holly@thc-hal.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 17 EFT Tapping with Mary Thrall – 1:30-3:30pm. EFT, Emotional Freedom Technique, is a universal healing tool that can provide impressive results for physical, emotional and performance issues. 3491 Pall Mall Dr, Jacksonville. 904-292-4555. Guided Beach Exploration – 8:30-10am. During this “Beaches 101” event, learn about the animals that call this beach their home, as well as things like seashells and other interesting facts. Please RSVP with email and phone number in case of need to cancel due to inclement weather. $3/parking fee; additional fee to visit EEC after the exploration. GTM Research Reserve South Beach Access Lot, 1798 Ponte Vedra Blvd A1A, Ponte Vedra. 904-823-4500. GTMNERRBeachExploration. eventbrite.com. Learn to Meditate: Meditations for a Clear Mind – 10am-12:30pm. Learn and practice meditation, clear the mind and find your calm center. For new or experienced meditators. Everyone welcome. $20. Maitreya Kadampa Buddhist Center, 85 Sailfish Dr E, Atlantic Beach. 904-222-8531. MeditationInJacksonville.org. A Life Worth Breathing with Max Strom – 5/17-18. Four powerful workshops: Strength, Grace & Healing; Learn to Breathe to Heal Yourself and Your Relationships; Yoga & the Power of Intention; Vital Life - Better Sleep, Stress Management & Transformation. Discovery Yoga Center, 3 Davis St, St Augustine. 904-824-7454. DiscoveryYoga.com.

TUESDAY, MAY 20 GTM Research Reserve Marineland Lecture – 10-11am. Guest speaker Stefanie Nagid, Audubon Florida Northeast Policy Associate, presents “Coastal Breeding Birds of Northeast Florida.” Reservations requested. Free. GTM Research Reserve Marineland Field Office, 9741 N Ocean Shore Blvd, Marineland. 904-823-4500. GTMNERRMarinelandLecture.eventbrite.com.

FRIDAY, MAY 23 Couples Weekend Getaway and Workshop – 7pm-Sun 2pm. Join Richard and Diana Daffner, authors of Tantric Sex for Busy Couples, for a romantic beach getaway. Bring joy, intimacy and passion, celebrate you love and connect on a soul level. $695/couple. Siesta Key Beach, Sarasota. Additional dates, location and information available. 941-349-6804. Open House – 6-7:30pm. Tour facility and meet Dr Pautz, MD. Learn more about the holistic philosophy of the practice. RSVP. Persephone Healing Arts Center, Holistic and Internal Medicine, 485 6th Ave N, Jacksonville. 904-246-3583. DrPautz.com. Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training with Joanna Vaida, RN – 5/23-25. Learn safe and effective postures and breath-work for pregnancy and labor, including anatomy and physiology, visualization, affirmations and ways to create community for young families. Discovery Yoga Center, 3 Davis St, St Augustine. 904-824-7454. DiscoveryYoga.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 24 Family Seining at the GTM Research Reserve – 8:30-10:30am. Visitors will get the chance to pull a seine net through the Guana Lake collecting species of fish, crabs and much more. Please RSVP. Free with paid entrance. Environmental Education

Mark the Date FRI-SUN, MAY 9-MAY 11 The Way of Passionate Love, Part 1: Belonging, Desire and Will May 9 @ 6:30 pm - May 11 @ 6:00 pm Awareness training, embodiment practices, healing w sound, breath, movement, light and story, energetic clearings/activations of the first three chakras include unwinding fear, establishing trust and dismantling disbelief by engaging in manifestation experiments with measurable results. Full weekend immersion is $325. Location: Peaceful Living Center, 1250 McDuff Ave. S. For more information or to register contact: va@murshidava.com.

Center, 505 Guana River Rd, Ponte Vedra. 904823-4500. GTMNERRFamilySeine.eventbrite.com. Understanding Dreams and Dream Journaling – 2-4pm. Those who understand their dreams have greater self-awareness of their personal and spiritual growth. Remember dreams, access subconscious mind, write dreams, and interpretation. $15. Pall Mall Dr, Jacksonville. 904-292-4555.

SUNDAY, MAY 25 “Gifts of the Light and Sound” Eckankar Worship Service – 11am-12pm. Join us for an engaging spiritual worship service. All are welcome. Free contemplation CD and spiritual guidebook. Jacksonville Eckankar Center, 6636 Arlington Rd, Jacksonville. 904-725-7760. Meetup.com/Jacksonville-FloridaEckankar.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 28 Psychic-Medium Spiritual Development Class – 7-9:30pm. Designed as an ongoing class. Includes meditation, lesson, and hands-on practice to develop personal skills. $25. Marilyn Jenquin International Foundation for Spiritual Knowledge. Held in private home, call for location. 407-673-9776. IFSK.org. Twin Hearts Meditation with Falguni Shah. This meditation was developed by Master Choa Kok Sui and is an advanced meditation technique aimed at achieving illumination, or universal consciousness. Free. Seventh Wonder Day Spa, 5393 Roosevelt Blvd, Ste 4, Jacksonville. 904-381-8666.

THURSDAY, MAY 29 Psychic-Medium Spiritual Development Class – 7-9:30pm. Designed as an ongoing class. Includes meditation, lesson, and hands-on practice to develop personal skills. $25. Marilyn Jenquin International Foundation for Spiritual Knowledge. Held at Caring Palms Massage and Reiki, 301-B 10th Ave N, Jacksonville Beach. 407-673-9776. IFSK.org.

SATURDAY, MAY 31 Chuck Bergman, “The Psychic Cop” – 2-4:30pm. A former police officer with the Salem police, Chuck is now a full-time psychic working with law enforcement agencies nationwide. He has been featured on A&E Psychic Search. Reservations required. $55. 3491 Pall Mall Dr, Jacksonville. 904-292-4555.

natural awakenings

May 2014

ongoingevents NOTE: All calendar events must be received via email by the 10th of the month and adhere to our guidelines. Email submissions to calendar@najax.com, guidelines can also be requested via the same email. No phone calls or faxes, please. You may also visit www.najax.com to submit calendars online and review our guidelines. Once on the site, the link to calendars is on the top toolbar.

sunday Unity Church of Jacksonville – Services: 9am Contemplative; 11am Celebratory with youth education and nursery. A positive path for spiritual living. Rev. Therese Lee. Energetic healing offered after each service on 2nd and 4th Sundays. 634 Lomax St, Riverside. 904-355-5100. UnityJax.org. Lessons In Truth – 10:30am. Lessons in Truth lecture. Love offering. The Church of Cosmic Truth, 1637 Hamilton St, Jacksonville. 904-384-7268. TheCosmicChurchOfTruth.net. FREE Community Yoga – 11am-12:30pm. Donations appreciated. Discovery Yoga Center, 3 Davis St, St Augustine. 904-824-7454. DiscoveryYoga.com. Unity Church for Creative Living Sunday Service – 10:30am. With Rev Mona Krane. A positive path to realize divine potential. 2777 Race Track Rd, St Johns. 904-287-1505. UnityInJax.com. Unity Spiritual Enrichment Center – 10:30am. Inspiring lesson and meditation. Loving fellowship. Hilton Garden Inn, 9745 Gate Pkwy, Jacksonville. Rev Betty Sikking: 904-268-5991. UnityChurchJacksonville.org. Youth Ministry on Sunday – 10:30am. Classes for all ages. Unity Church for Creative Living, 2777 Race Track Rd, St Johns. 904-287-1505. UnityInJax.com. Mind Body Yoga –10:45am. With Analise. Yoga Den, 2929 Plummer Cove Rd, Jacksonville. 904268-8330. Yoga-Den.com. Mediumship Classes – 2-4pm. Mediumship potential is present in every person. Our spirit guides and loved ones on the other side want to communicate with us and help us as much as possible. $10. Spiritual Uplifts, 3491 Pall Mall Dr, Jacksonville. 904-292-4555.

monday Insight Meditation – 6:45-7:30am. Join us with Jonathan Hunt of Just Sit Jacksonville. Love offering. Sanctuary of Unity Church of Jacksonville, 634 Lomax St, Riverside. 904-355-5100. UnityJax.org. Bokwa – 8-8:45am. A cardio walking workout, great for beginners. Ladies only. $10/class. inShape Ladies Fitness, 9425 Craven Rd, Jacksonville. 904367-5003. Mommy ‘n’ Me Pilates – 9am. Call to register. Arch Pilates and Physical Therapy, 3491 Pall Mall Rd, Ste 102, Jacksonville. 904-860-5392. ArchPilates.com. Yin Yoga – 9-10:30am. Discovery Yoga Center, 3 Davis St, St Augustine. 904-824-7454. DiscoveryYoga.com. Bendy Bodies – 10am. Yoga/pilates for kids. Call to register. Arch Pilates and Physical Therapy, 3491 Pall Mall Rd, Ste 102, Jacksonville. 904-860-5392. ArchPilates.com. Qigong for Health – 4:45-5:45pm. Relieve arthritis,

Northeast Florida Edition

anxiety and stress symptoms. Free trial. Kam Lee’s TKA, 1835-5 E W Pkwy, Fleming Island. 904-2156111. TaijiKungFuAcademy.com. Vinyasa Flow – 5:30-7pm. Discovery Yoga Center, 3 Davis St, St Augustine. 904-824-7454. DiscoveryYoga.com. Yoga – 5:45-6:45pm. Gentle Level I with Beth Daugherty. Unity Church for Creative Living, 2777 Race Track Rd, St Johns. 904-287-1505. UnityInJax. com. Mind-Body Yoga – 6pm. With Kate. Yoga Den, 2929 Plummer Cove Rd, Jacksonville. 904-2688330. Yoga-Den.com. Tai Chi Gung – 6:15-7:15pm. $15/walk-in; $45/ month. Arch Pilates (behind Bonos on San Jose in Manderin), 3491 Pall Mall Dr, Ste 102, Jacksonville. 904-294-7219. Free to Be AA – 6:30pm. Lesbian, gay, bi and trans 12-step group. Lending Library, Unity Church of Jacksonville, 634 Lomax St, Riverside. 904-3555100. UnityJax.com. Aerial Yoga – 6-6:45pm. Traditional yoga moves without the compression. Beginner class. Ladies only. $15/class. inShape Ladies Fitness, 9425 Craven Rd, Jacksonville. 904-367-5003. Monday Night Meditation – 7-7:30pm. Singing bowls to lead meditation. Love offering. Unity Church for Creative Living, 2777 Race Track Rd, St Johns. 904-287-1505. UnityInJax.com.

Guided and interactive prayer and meditation. Prayer requests encouraged. Unity Church of Jacksonville, Peace Prayer Chapel, 634 Lomax St, Riverside. 904355-5100. UnityJax.org. UNITY Yoga – 12-1pm. Join Jim Ernstsen to welcome beginner and intermediate level students. Please bring a floor mat and use May Street entrance. Love offering. Unity Church of Jacksonville, 634 Lomax St, Riverside. 904-355-5100. UnityJax.org. T’ai Chi – 5:30-6:30pm. With Elizabeth Alexander. Beginners-intermediate. Love offering. Unity Church of Jacksonville, 634 Lomax St, Riverside. 904-3555100. UnityJax.com. Move, Melt and Meditate – 5:30-7pm. Discovery Yoga Center, 3 Davis St, St Augustine. 904-8247454. DiscoveryYoga.com. Prenatal Pilates – 6:30pm. Arch Pilates & Physical Therapy, 3491 Pall Mall Rd, Ste 103, Jacksonville. 904-860-5392. ArchPilates.com. Yoga Basic Training 2 – 6:30-8pm. For continuing beginners. Discovery Yoga Center, 3 Davis St. St Augustine. 904-824-7454. DiscoveryYoga.com Food Addicts Anonymous – 6:30-7:30pm. Unity of Church of Jacksonville, 634 Lomax St, Riverside. 904-355-5100. UnityJax.com. Integrative Yoga: Mind-Body-Spirit – 6:307:45pm. With James P Ryan, RYT-200. Multilevel class. Ponte Vedra Beach. 904-280-4130. Change@ rwhypnosis.com. RWYogaTherapy.com. Julia’s New Age Book Club – 7-8:30pm. Each book is selected by group vote. Relax, read and discuss spiritual matters with us. Spiritual Uplifts, 3491 Pall Mall Dr, Jacksonville. 904-571-2586. Insight Meditation – 7:30-9pm. See Monday listing for details. Love offering. Sanctuary of Unity Church of Jacksonville, 634 Lomax St, Riverside. 904-3555100. UnityJax.org.

Bosom Buddies: A Support Group – 7-8:30pm. Providing emotional support and education for survivors of breast cancer and women at high risk. Facilitator Bobbi de Cordova-Hanks. Women’s Center of Jacksonville. 904-722-3000.

Parent Support Group – 7-8:30pm. For parents of a child with a mental health disorder, including depression, bipolar and schizo-affective disorder. Beaches Resource Center, 700 Seagate Ave, Neptune Beach. 904-270-8200.

Conscious Singles Group – 7-8:30pm. Identify and share strengths, passion and info, ideas about being single and in relationships, together. The Heart Center, St Augustine. Register, Holly Levinson, LCSW: 904-471-1414. Holly@thc-hal.com.

Mixed Level Pilates – 7:30pm. Call to register. Arch Pilates and Physical Therapy, 3491 Pall Mall Rd, Jacksonville. 904-860-5392. ArchPilates.com.

How to Read the Tarot – 7-9pm. The class is led by Rev. Mary Cox. $10. 904-384-7268. TheCosmicChurchOfTruth.net.

tuesday

Power Yoga Basics – 7:45pm. With Khristi. Yoga Den, 2929 Plummer Cove Rd, Jacksonville. 904-2688330. Yoga-Den.com.

wednesday

Sun Power Yoga – 7:30am. With Sandra. Yoga Den, 2929 Plummer Cove Rd, Jacksonville. 904268-8330. Yoga-Den.com.

The Spirit of Money–7pm.Embrace abundance, engaging body, mind and spirit in fun , creative ways. Unity Church for Creative Living, 2777 Race Track Rd, St Johns. 904-287-1505. UnityInJax.com.

Kripalu Yoga Basic Practice – 9-10:30am. Discovery Yoga Center, 3 Davis St, St Augustine. 904-8247454. DiscoveryYoga.com.

Prenatal Pilates – 9am. Call to register. Arch Pilates and Physical Therapy, 3491 Pall Mall Rd, Jacksonville. 904-860-5392. ArchPilates.com.

Morning Meditations and Practical Buddhist Teaching – 10-11:30am. Learn to meditate and explore new possibilities. Everyone welcome! $10. Maitreya Kadampa Buddhist Center, 85 Sailfish Dr, Atlantic Beach. 904-222-8531. MeditationInJacksonville.org.

La Leche League of Jacksonville – 10am. 3rd Wed. Grace Church of Avondale. Chrissy: 904-389-0484. Lori: 904-485-0861.

Prayer and Meditation Service – 10:30-11am.

www.najax.com

Middle Eastern Dance – 10-10:45am. Women of all ages and body types can gain poise, grace, flexibility and stamina moving to exotic music. Learn belly dance and folkloric dance from Turkey and Egypt. Bring a belly dance scarf. Beginner class. Ladies

only. $10/class. inShape Ladies Fitness, 9425 Craven Rd, Jacksonville. 904-367-5003.

3 Davis St, St Augustine. 904-824-7454. DiscoveryYoga.com.

3491 Pall Mall Rd, Ste 103, Jacksonville. 904-8605392. ArchPilates.com.

Kripalu Yoga, All Levels – 10-11:30am. Discovery Yoga Center, 3 Davis St, St Augustine. 904-8247454. DiscoveryYoga.com.

Mind Body Class – 11:30am. With Alyson. $40/ four classes. Yoga Den, 2929 Plummer Cove Rd, Jacksonville. 904-268-8330. Yoga-Den.com.

Chair Yoga Class – 11am-12pm. Get fit where you sit with this healing, gentle seated yoga practice. Perfect for all ages. Ocean Yoga, 51 Pine St, Atlantic Beach. 904-874-4094. OceanYoga.biz.

Kripalu Yoga All Levels – 11:30am-1pm and 5:30-7pm. Discovery Yoga Center, 3 Davis St, St Augustine. 904-824-7454. DiscoveryYoga.com.

Mommy ‘N Me Pilates – 10am. Ages 6 weeks-24 mos. Arch Pilates & Physical Therapy, 3491 Pall Mall Rd, Ste 103, Jacksonville. 904-860-5392. ArchPilates.com.

Mid-Week Market – 3-6pm. Featuring local, healthy, fresh and green foods. Bull Park, 716 Ocean Blvd, Atlantic Beach. Tinyurl.com/a4xegwv. Latin Steps – 5:15-6pm. A cardio dance workout, learn dance steps that build into a great, fun cardio workout. Beginner class. Ladies only. $10/class. inShape Ladies Fitness, 9425 Craven Rd, Jacksonville. 904-367-5003. Yoga – 5:15-6:15pm. With Jayne Parker. Beginner and intermediate. BYO floor mat. Unity Church of Jacksonville, Sanctuary, 634 Lomax St, Riverside. 904-355-5100. UnityJax.com. T’ai Chi Gung Classes – 5:45-6:45pm. With Pat Burke for exercise, relaxation and improved health. Unity Church for Creative Living, St Johns. 904-2871505. UnityInJax.com. Kripalu Yoga, Mulit-level – 5:30-7pm. Some experience required. Discovery Yoga Center, 3 Davis St, St Augustine. 904-824-7454. DiscoveryYoga.com. T’ai Chi Gung Class – 5:45-6:45pm. Exercise, relaxation and improved health. Love offering. Unity Church for Creative Living, 2777 Race Track Rd, St Johns. 904-287-1505. UnityInJax.com. A Course in Miracles – 7pm. Unity of Jacksonville Beach, 1079 Atlantic Blvd, Atlantic Bch. 904-2461300. Hatha Yoga – 6-6:45pm. Great for your back-health yoga class! Beginner class. Ladies only. $10/class. inShape Ladies Fitness, 9425 Craven Rd, Jacksonville. 904-367-5003. Unity Book Class – 7-8:30pm. With Rev Therese, discussing different books by spiritual authors. Love offering. Unity Church of Jacksonville, 634 Lomax St, Riverside. 904-355-5100. UnityJax.org.

Psychic/Medium Spiritual Development Class – 1-3:30pm. One Thursday per month. Marilyn Jenquin, International Foundation for Spiritual Knowledge. $25. Caring Palms Massage and Reiki, 301-B 10th Ave N, Jacksonville Bch. 407-673-9776. IFSK.org. Yoga/Pilates for Preschool, Bendy Bodies – 2pm. Arch Pilates & Physical Therapy, 3491 Pall Mall Rd, Ste 103, Jacksonville. 904-860-5392. ArchPilates. com. MEDA Eating Disorder Group – 3-4pm. Mentor, empower, develop and advocate. UNF Counseling Center, Bldg 2, Jacksonville. 904-620-2602. Kripalu Yoga Basic Practice – 5:30-7pm Discovery Yoga Center, 3 Davis St, St Augustine. 904-8247454. DiscoveryYoga.com. Aerial Hammock Dance – 6-6:45pm. Come fly with us! Learn dance moves, flips and tricks in a flow, all with the support of the hammock. Beginner class. Ladies only. $15/class. inShape Ladies Fitness, 9425 Craven Rd, Jacksonville. 904-367-5003. UNITY Yoga – 6-7pm. With Jim Ernstsen. Beginner and intermediate. BYO floor mat. Love offering. Unity Church of Jacksonville, May St entrance. 634 Lomax St, Riverside. 904-355-5100. UnityJax.org. Tergar Meditation Community – 6:30-8pm. Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Beginners welcome. Free. Body Wise Center, 2706 Old Moultrie Rd, St Augustine. 904-687-8482. Tergar.org. Yoga Basic Training (for beginning students) – 6:30-8pm Discovery Yoga Center, 3 Davis St, St Augustine. 904-824-7454. DiscoveryYoga.com. Open Reiki Circle – 7-9pm. 1st & 3rd Thursday evening each month in Orange Park with Reiki Master Clarence Zarnes. Cost: donations. JudyZarnes.com.

Universal Matters Book Study – 7-9pm. $10/love offering suggested. The Cosmic Church of Truth, 1637 Hamilton St, Jacksonville. 904-384-7268. TheCosmicChurchOfTruth.net.

Spiritual Matters Book Club – Contact for time. 2nd Thursday evening each month in Orange Park with Spiritual Counselor Rev. Judy Zarnes. Donations graciously accepted. 904-477-4427. JudyZarnes.com.

Psychic/Medium Spiritual Development Class – 7-9:30pm. One Wed per month. Marilyn Jenquin, International Foundation for Spiritual Knowledge. $25. Held in private home, call for location. 407673-9776. IFSK.org.

Reiki Healing Circle – 7pm. Reiki healing circle with Rachael Amos. $10. The Church of Cosmic Truth, 1637 Hamilton St, Jacksonville. 904-3847268. TheCosmicChurchOfTruth.net.

thursday Insight Meditation – 6:45-7:30am. See Monday listing for details. Love offering. Sanctuary of Unity Church of Jacksonville, 634 Lomax St, Riverside. 904-355-5100. UnityJax.org. Unity Book Class – 7-8:30pm. With Rev Therese, discussing different books by spiritual authors. Love offering. Unity Church of Jacksonville, 634 Lomax St, Riverside. 904-355-5100. UnityJax.org. Yin Yoga – 9-10:30am. Discovery Yoga Center, 3 Davis St, St Augustine. 904-824-7454. DiscoveryYoga.com. Chakra Yoga – 9-10:30am. Discovery Yoga Center,

Spirituality 101 – 7-8:30pm. Share questions, answers and lively discussion with like-minded people in an informal setting. The Heart Center, St Augustine. Register; Holly Levinson, LCSW: 904471-1414. Holly@thc-hal.com. Props ‘N Boots Pilates – 7:30pm. Call to register. Arch Pilates and Physical Therapy, 3491 Pall Mall Rd, Jacksonville. 904-860-5392. ArchPilates.com. Yoga Basics – 7:45pm. With Khristi. Yoga Den, 2929 Plummer Cove Rd, Jacksonville. 904-2688330. Yoga-Den.com.

Kripalu Yoga – 10-11:30am. All Levels. Discovery Yoga Center, 3 Davis St, St Augustine. 904-8247454. DiscoveryYoga.com. Hemming Plaza Farmers’ Market – 10am-2pm. Local and fresh plants, flowers, fruit, vegetables, jewelry and live entertainment. Monroe St and N Hogan St, Jacksonville. 904-634-0303. Friday Market – 10am-2pm. Rain or shine. Featuring locally grown produce, baked goods, plants, pottery and more. Jacksonville Landing Market. 904-703-2727. Market@jacksonvillelanding.com. Tai Chi Gung – 11am-12pm. $15. Anytime Fitness Lakewood, 5613-2 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville. 904-294-7219. Mind Body Class – 11:30am. With Alyson. $40/ four classes. Yoga Den, 2929 Plummer Cove Rd, Jacksonville. 904-268-8330. Yoga-Den.com. Kripalu Yoga – 5:30-7pm. All Levels. Discovery Yoga Center, 3 Davis St, St Augustine. 904-8247454. DiscoveryYoga.com. SMG Psychic Awareness Class – 7-9pm. $10. The Cosmic Church of Truth, 1637 Hamilton St, Jacksonville. 904-384-7268. TheCosmicChurchOfTruth.net.

saturday Guided Cultural Hike – 8:30-10:30am. 1st Sat. Wear comfortable closed-toe shoes. The GTM Research Reserve, Trailhead Pavilion west of Guana Dam, Marineland. RSVP: 904-823-4500. Trail Hike – 8:30-10:30am. 2nd Sat. 1.5-mile guided walk. Wear comfortable closed toe shoes. The GTM Research Reserve, Trailhead Pavilion west of Guana Dam, Marineland. RSVP: 904-823-4500. Vinyasa Flow – 9-10:30am. Discovery Yoga Center, 3 Davis St, St Augustine. 904-824-7454. DiscoveryYoga.com. Farmer’s Market – 10am-2pm. Featuring organic produce, BBQ ribs and chicken, baked goods, prepared foods, seafood and live music. Unity Church for Creative Living, 2777 Race Track Rd, St Johns. 904-287-1505. UnityInJax.com. Meditation – 10:30-11:30am. Need a place to meditate? I will go over some techniques to help with meditation along with a 20-30 minute meditation. Bring a yoga mat or you can use a chair. Reservation required. $5 love offering. Spiritual Uplifts, 3491 Pall Mall Dr, Jacksonville. 904-571-2586. Kripalu Gentle Yoga – 11am-12:30pm. Discovery Yoga Center, 3 Davis St, St Augustine. 904-8247454. DiscoveryYoga.com. Beaches Green Market – 2-5pm. Jarboe Park, 301 Florida Blvd, Neptune Beach. 904-270-0273.

friday Pilates Props and Boots – 9am. A Pilates boot camp to burn calories. Arch Pilates & Physical Therapy,

natural awakenings

May 2014

communityresourceguide Connecting you to the leaders in natural healthcare and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide email advertising@najax.com to request our media kit.

HOLISTIC MEDICINE PERSEPHONE HEALING ARTS CENTER, P.A.

A. SCHAEFFER-PAUTZ, M.D. Board Certified in Holistic Medicine

Jacksonville Beach, Florida (904) 246- 3583

COACHING

ACUPUNCTURE JOY ESLER, AP, DIPL. O.M., MQP, RYT Lotus Center of Healing, LLC 1420 3rd Street North, Jacksonville Beach 904.616.4934 LotusCenterofHealing.com

We offer a variety of holistic healing modalities: Five Element Acupuncture, Chinese Herbs, Medical Qigong, and Yoga. With each of these modalities, we provide personalized treatments and education, and focus on integrating the body, mind, emotions, and spirit. Integrating these levels allows us to heal and manifest one’s true self.

INNER FOCUS COACHING Heather Shea, CLC, CPH 904.270.9686 www.innerfocuscoach.com

We offer holistic life coaching services to help you gain clarity and balance in your life. Our specialties are stress, anxiety, depression, major life change, relationship concerns and spiritual exploration. See ad page 11.

See ad page 37.

COLONICS CHELATION THERAPY COLONICS WITH CARE Glenda Paulich, LMT Phone: 904/868-6414 MA 017653 MM 11054

GET WELL

Pierre Angier, D.O. 904-217-7030 www.GetWellFL.com

Offering IV chelation, glutathione and other alternative therapies, Dr. Angier is conveniently located at 1100 S. Ponce de Leon Blvd in Saint Augustine. Discover how you can benefit from the osteopathic approach to wellness. See ad page 14.

Using FDA Approved “LIBBE” Colon Hydrotherapy. Living “PI” water, Infared Suana, Detoxifying Herbal Body Wraps and I-ACT Certified. NOW Offering Facelift Massage. See Ad Page 18.

LOGICAL THERAPY WELLNESS CENTER

CHIROPRACTIC CARE

555 W. Granada, Ste D-9 386-673-1880 • Ormond

Colon Hydrotherapy with associated detoxs, Microcurrent Therapy and Massage. Hydraulic tables. Qualified therapists, Clean Professional Office. Disposable supplies. MA#50404, MM#21504. See our ad page 21.

JACKSONVILLE HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER

Dr. Jon Repole, D.C. 9957 Moorings Drive, Suite 403 Jacksonville, Fl 32257 (Mandarin) 904 268-6568 www.DrRepole.com

Safe, Gentle Chiropractic Treatment for the whole family. Our treatments include: medical massage (MM 17770), rehabilitation, nutrition, traction, posture, and physical therapy modalities. See ad page 13.

DESIGNED ALLIANCE

Marlo Zarka 904.307.2769 www.designedalliance.com

Designed Alliance: a coaching partnership. Designed Alliance works with each client in a collaborative coaching partnership to clarify, articulate and create action plans toward self identified growth, change and achievement. See ad page 12.

Northeast Florida Edition

HOLISTIC WELLNESS SPA SEVENTH WONDER DAY SPA 5393 Roosevelt Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32210 (904) 381-8686 www.seventh-wonder.com

Threading, Reiki, Pranic Healing, Shirodhara, Ear Coning, Thai Massage, Facials and Many More Holistic Treatments! Mention this Ad and Receive 10% off your visit!.

HYPNOTHERAPY INNER FOCUS COACHING Heather Shea, CLC, CPH 904.270.9686 www.innerfocuscoach.com

We offer clinical and meta-physical hypnosis services for individuals seeking personal development and spiritual exploration. Explore past lives or get help with eliminating unwanted mental, emotional, and behavioral habits.

INTUITIVE HEALING MIA “MAYA” CLARK

HERBS LAURENCE LAYNE, LMT, HERBALIST

COACHING

A medical center emphasizing quality and natural approaches: Conventional and Holistic Medicine, Naturopathy, Homeopathy, Anthroposophic Medicine, Autism, Therapeutic E u r y t h my, E u r y t h my C l a s s e s , Lectures and other events. See ad on back cover.

Healing Waters Clinic & Herb Shop 904-826-1965, St. Augustine www.healingwatersclinic.com MA0010746 MM005595

A holistic center specializing in pain relief & chronic health issues. Certified in Neuromuscular & Deep Tissue Bodywork, Myofascial  Therapy, Craniosacral Balancing, East-West Herbalism. Attunement Energy Healing since 1978. See ad page 31.

www.najax.com

Jacksonville, FL 32210 (904) 294-9931 www.miamayaclark.com

“Soul Rejuvenator” healing artist who practices gentle yet powerful intuitive guidance readings, pastlife readings, shamanic soul retrieval journeying, and Munay-Ki rites.

RECONNECTIVE HEALING

Tad Kostek Jacksonville, FL 32244 904 613-7608 recoheal@aol.com

Do you suffer from physical, mental, or emotional pain? Gifted healer’s sessions help restore balance and harmony to the body, mind, and spirit.

classifieds

NUTRITION

LOCAL FARMS

JACKSONVILLE HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER

LOCAL RAW HONEY

Jacksonville, Fl. Zack 904-517-3614 zackshoneyfarm@gmail.com

Small family Apiary offering local wildflower honey. Our honey is raw, unprocessed and not heated. We also offer starter colonies and wax for sale.

Creating individualized dietary recommendations, meal planning, and supplemental guidance for all conditions utilizing food diaries, heart rate variability, questionnaires, body composition, blood, urine, and saliva testing. See ad page 13.

NATURAL PEST CONTROL NATURE’S WAY PEST CONTROL 904-280-7563 Email: natureswaypest@yahoo.com www.natureswaypest.com

Our mission is to use a blend of modern knowledge, ancient wisdom and feng shui to make a safe effective bio-rational pest control product. Our products are all natural and safe for you, your family, your pets and our environment. See our ad page 26.

MYOFASCIAL THERAPY MUSCLE MATTERS

MARY St John Larson, CMTPT. LMT Phone: 904-215-9923 email: myomatters@gmail.com Website: myofascialtherapy.org

REFLEXOLOGY REFLEXIONS BODYWORK

Todd Robinson, N.D. (904) 372-9074

www.WellnessWorkingGroup.com

A Naturopathic Doctor offering consultation services on holistic approaches, including nutritional, botanical, and lifestyle medicine, to create an individualized plan for your optimal health. See ad on page 14.

John Guinta, LMT MA69357 1617 Thacker Ave (San Marco) PH# 504-559-4259 C e r t i f i e d H a n d / Fo o t Reflexology. Give your feet and hands a special treat! Swedish Relaxation Massage also available. Free consultation Call for appointment.

BOOKS FOR SALE YOUR HEALTH PROTECTION – Get your copy of a practical HIV/AIDS prevention book title STD/HIV PREVENTION ACTION Let’s Protect Each Other from YourHealthProtection. Weebly.com FOR RENT/LEASE/SALE

B O DY a n d M O V E M E N T RESTORATION. 80% of all pain is musculoskeletal. Alleviate it with Myofascial therapy and Anato-ME© 10 second limbering. MOTION is LOTION! Free consultations.

NATUROPATHIC CONSULTING WELLNESS WORKING GROUP

Fee for classifieds is $1.50 per word per month. To place listing, email content to NAclassifieds@naturalawakeningsmag. com. Deadline is the 10th of the month.

Dr. Jon Repole, D.C. 9957 Moorings Drive, Suite 403 Jacksonville, Fl 32257 (Mandarin) 904 268-6568 www.DrRepole.com

Professional Office for rent in a Psychotherapy practise in St. Ausustine Beach area. $350 month, including utilities. Inquiries call: 904 436 5576 PERSONAL GROWTH Empathic Listening Private Sessions for profound, Spiritually-Uplifting Self-Care; Authentic-Self and Life-Force reconnection, Empathically-Channeled, emotional and relationship transformation. H. Holley Humphrey, BA, BS, NVC Internationally Certified Trainer, 30 years experience in offering workshops in Marshall Rosenberg's Compassionate Communication on three continents. 904.599.2666 via Skype and St. Augustine Beach locations. www. empathymagic.com First session 50% discount.

RETREATS & WORKSHOPS Need a place for retreats/conferences?  Fullservice facility, Georgia Mountains.  www.enota. com  706-896-9966, 800-990-8869 WANTED

This Way to Pain Relief Natural Awakenings

We are looking for a Massage Therapist and Aesthetician to join a holistic medical practice in Jacksonville Beach. Please send resume with cover letter and 3 professional references to phaccraigslist@gmail.com.

NEW Natural Pain Relief STOPS PAIN PLUS can quickly relieve:

• Arthritis • Neuropathy • Back Pain • Neck Pain • Hand Pain • Knee Pain • Foot Pain • Stings • Carpal Tunnel • Fibromyalgia • Sciatica • Tendonitis • Headaches • Cramps • Sports Injuries & much more

STOPS PAIN PLUS also helps to:

• Stimulate Energy • Increase Circulation • Detoxify & Revitalize Sore Joints, Muscles & Tendons • Promote a Healthier Quality of Life

NOW WITH Hemp & Sea Buckthorn Oils

19.99 – 8-oz spray $34.99 – shipping $5/up to 8 bottles

4-oz spray $

Wholesale pricing available for stores and practitioners

Shop online today at NAWebstore.com or call: 888-822-0246

When one door is

closed, don’t you know, another is open. ~Bob Marley

natural awakenings

May 2014

Publish a Natural Awakenings Magazine in Your Community Share Your Vision and Make a Difference • Meaningful New Career • Low Initial Investment • Proven Business System • Home Based Business • Exceptional Franchise Support & Training

Natural Awakenings publishes in over 88 markets across the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Natural Awakenings is now expanding into new markets across the U.S. OR you may purchase an existing magazine. • Birmingham, AL

• Hudson County, NJ

• Huntsville, AL

• Mercer County, NJ

• Mobile/Baldwin, AL*

• Monmouth/ Ocean, NJ

• Little Rock/ Hot Spgs., AR*

• North Central NJ

• Tucson, AZ

• South NJ*

• East Bay Area, CA

• Santa Fe/Abq., NM

• San Diego, CA

• Las Vegas, NV

• Denver/Boulder, CO • Albany, NY • Fairfield County, CT

• Central NY

• Hartford, CT

• Long Island, NY

• New Haven/ Middlesex, CT

• Manhattan, NY

• Washington, DC

• Rockland/ Orange, NY

• Daytona/Volusia/ Flagler, FL

• Westchester/ Putnam Co’s., NY

• NW FL Emerald Coast

• Central OH

• Ft. Lauderdale, FL

• Toledo, OH

• Jacksonville/ St. Augustine, FL • Melbourne/Vero, FL • Miami & the Florida Keys* • Naples/Ft. Myers, FL • North Central FL* • Orlando, FL* • Palm Beach, FL • Peace River, FL • Sarasota, FL • Tampa/St. Pete., FL • FL’s Treasure Coast • Atlanta, GA* • Chicago, IL • Indianapolis, IN • Baton Rouge, LA • Lafayette, LA • New Orleans, LA* • Boston, MA • Ann Arbor, MI • East Michigan • Western MI • Wayne County, MI • Minneapolis, MN • Asheville, NC* • Charlotte, NC • Lake Norman, NC

As a Natural Awakenings publisher, you can enjoy learning about healthy and joyous living while working from your home and earn a good income doing something you love! No publishing experience is necessary. You’ll work for yourself but not by yourself. We offer a complete training and support system that allows you to successfully publish your own magazine. To determine if owning a Natural Awakenings is right for you and your target community, call us at:

239-530-1377 or visit

NaturalAwakeningsMag.com/mymagazine

• North NJ*

• Phoenix, AZ

• Triangle, NC • Central, NJ

• Cincinnati, OH • Oklahoma City, OK • Portland, OR* • Bucks/Montgomery Counties, PA • Harrisburg/York, PA • Lancaster, PA • Lehigh Valley, PA • Pocono, PA/ Warren Co., NJ • Rhode Island • Charleston, SC • Columbia, SC • Grand Strand, SC* • Greenville, SC • Chattanooga, TN • Knoxville, TN* • Memphis, TN • Nashville, TN* • Austin, TX* • Dallas Metroplex, TX • Dallas/FW Metro N • Houston, TX* • San Antonio, TX • Richmond, VA • VA’s Blue Ridge • Seattle, WA • Madison, WI • Milwaukee, WI • Puerto Rico

*Existing magazines for sale

Accredited ABEKA Curriculum, great teachers with a commitment to excellence in early education, and an expanding VPK program with a 100% readiness rate for kindergarten! Please call us for a personal tour today. Spots are available in our Pre-K class! Enroll now for your spot in 2014-2015 VPK Class!

WE ARE G N I D N A EXP

NEW NAME ~ SAME COMMITMENT

(904) 807-9550 7575 Centurion Parkway ~ www.deerwoodacademy.com natural awakenings May 2014 47

Internal & Holistic Medicine ~ Classes & Events ~ Spa Services • Primary & Preventive Care • Naturopathy & Homeopathy • Depression & Anxiety • Autism & ADD • Anthroposophic Medicine

• Eurythmy Classes • Lectures • Therapeutic Art • Counseling • Holistic Addiction Support

• Massage • Organic Facials • Seaweed & Salt Scrub Wraps • All Organic Product Line • Spa Gift Certificates

TUESDAY: May 6th from 6-7pm THURSDAY: May 22nd from 6-7:30pm For those interested in our services

Persephone

A. Schaeffer-Pautz, M.D.

Board Certified in Internal & Holistic Medicine

Healing Arts Center 485 6th Avenue North Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 904.246.3583

MM23812 CE9982573

Please Visit Our New Website at:

DrPautz.com