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community event with talks, vendors and an opportunity to experience different modalities Attendees can try healing treatments, get psychic & intuitive readings and learn about different alternative practices. There will be a full day with speakers, practitioners, and vendors so you can experience a myriad of holistic and metaphysical option all under one roof.

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More and more individuals are eager to take control of their own wellbeing and want to consider all possible options available.

Unfortunately, many traditional healing protocols have been marginalized by a very influential and well-financed health delivery system with strong endorsement and support of the health insurance industry. Let’s be clear, modern medicine has saved many lives and extended peoples’ well being significantly. However, we’d have even better outcomes by having the modern/ allopathic medical system working together with the traditional protocols and their professional practitioners.In fact, more and more individuals and their family members are opting to self-pay for holistic health protocols that range from traditional Chinese medicine/acupuncture, naturopathic medicine, chiropractic practices, ayurvedic medical solutions as well as chiropractic treatments and allowing proper nutrition be their medicine. In addition, we realize that some synthetic medication carries with it related side effects that may be too detrimental and we’d prefer homeopathic remedies that do not have similar side effect risks.

In many cases, there is a correlation between an individual’s state of mind and the physical manifestation of a dis-ease or illness. The mind-body connection is well recognized throughout the world and has been popularized by teachers of meditation, yoga and Chi Gong to cite a few millennia old practices. We can heal ourselves with the proper guidance.

The current state of turmoil in the health care safety net has made it urgent to inform the community that there are other solutions. We want change to include other well proven traditional healing protocols as cited above. The Holistic and Metaphysical Expo of the Palm Beaches will feature a series of expert speakers who will suggest methodologies that can be easily integrated into one’s lifestyle. Sometimes, we simply don’t know what we ought to know to take care of ourselves. So, come out to meet vendors and attend all or some of the lectures. There is no cost to the general public, the admission is FREE. For further information and updates go to www.TheHolisticExpo.com and to our Facebook page: The Holistic Expo Saturday, May 12, 2018 9 a.m. until 6 p.m.DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Executive Meeting Center 4431 PGA Boulevard, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410

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Introducing Face Yoga, by Susan Forma

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hat is Face Yoga? Face Yoga is a series of simple exercises which naturally tighten and tone the muscles in your face, without the use of toxic chemicals or fillers. Learning to move the muscles of the face properly can result in diminishing the signs of aging, softening wrinkles, smoothing nasolabial fold lines, decreasing bags/circles under the eyes, decreasing jowls, and creating an overall youthful appearance.

Face Yoga creates a mindfulness about the way in which one holds their facial posture. For instance, have you ever stopped to notice how you furrow your brow when concentrating? Has anyone ever asked if you were upset when you felt completely fine?

Perhaps you had your eyebrows raised in a particular fashion which communicated upset? These subconscious ways in which we use our face muscles create unwanted lines. Learning to tune in to how you are holding your face muscles is just one of the many benefits of doing Face Yoga.

Face Yoga can be done anywhere as it requires no equipment or particular setup. The exercises, once learned, can be done while driving, walking, cooking, etc., and take literally 5-10 minutes a day for wonderful results.

Susan Forma has been Certified as a Face Yoga Method Teacher by International Founder/Teacher, Fumiko Takatsu. Susan is one of a handful of certified teachers in the United States, and the only one in the South Florida area. To learn Face Yoga, call Susan to schedule a class in your home with some friends, or to do a private session in person or via skype. The results speak for themselves!

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A blend of a corrective exercise regimen and the gentle practice of Cognitive Anatomy can address these issues quite effectively. Once the body is ready, functional training will further help to improve stability, strength and mobility.

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For many years, Jane Waldmann struggled with lower back, knee and shoulder pain due to an accident and scoliosis. Corrective exercise combined with conscious Cognitive Anatomy practice, derived from the Alexander Technique, afforded her profound results and allowed her to remain pain-free. Waldmann knew she had to learn the technique in order to help others rediscover their own freedom and ease in movement.

As a certified personal trainer through the American Council on Exercise, specialized in Corrective Exercise for chronic pain due to musculoskeletal imbalances, Waldmann passionately helps her clients “get their body back” in a holistic and gentle manner. As a Cognitive Anatomy practitioner, she assists clients in re-educating and rebalancing the structural body. Additionally, she incorporates Mindfulness-Based-Stress-Reduction (MBSR) to assist her clients further in coping with illness, pain and stress.

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Feeling the Power of I AM

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ur words serve as an energetic directive drawing forth or rejecting experiences we choose.

Knowing this power, we begin to rephrase sentences and pause before we speak. We speak our mantras, decrees or words of creation yet the results lack consistency. Beneath the surface our feelings of worth and esteem play tug-of-war with our energetic direction. Our words and our thoughts often become disempowered by our inner beliefs and human conditionings. Early indoctrinated beliefs of who we are often create a disconnect with our SoulSelf and Source.

The power of I AM lies within the heart and embraces the energy of Divine Love. It is key to tune into the Oneness of Love. It is through love of self, self-acceptance and the remembering of who our soul has come to be that inner peace is restored and we are free. Aligning to the feelings beneath the surface and nurturing our Inner Being, often bruised by life, restores us to our inner magnificent power.

It is through the healing of our emotional self, embracing of our worthiness and remembering we are never separate from God that we ignite the power of our words. We reconnect with our collaborative intuitive abilities and claim our role as a creator in this human experience. The frequency of our individual uniqueness draws to us life’s synchronicities and we are in harmony with nature and life.

SarahSpiritual is a spiritual advisor, transformational coach, energy healer, medium and artisan for personal transformational enlightenment.

Sarah empowers people through private and group readings, Spirit-channeled classes, extended training programs and motivational lectures. Her radio show, “Spiritually Speaking with Sarah®”, has been live on-air since 2009. This 3-hour caller-driven show is heard live 5-8 PM ET, offering guidance to a diverse listening audience on WWNN 1470 AM, 95.3 FM, in Atlanta on WWE 1100 AM, Live on Facebook, Periscope, and nationally on iHeart Radio and TuneIn.

SarahSpiritual and the Expedito Enlightenment Center have been featured in a Fox News nightly segment and on CBS 12 News. Sarah has been featured in articles in the Palm Beach Post, the Sun Sentinel, Town Crier, VoyageMIA and other media outlets.

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To SAY I AM creates a shift and to FEEL the power of I AM realigns us to the ONENESS and awakens infinite possibilities.

Speak these Decrees each day and Feel the Oneness I AM blessed, and I AM grateful. I AM abundant, and I AM the Director of my Divine Supply. I AM manifesting my Destiny with Divine Perfection. I AM Divine Intellect and Wisdom. I AM unique. I AM free of all limitations and I AM free of all disease. I AM Forgiveness. I AM surrounded by an invincible shield of Light therefore I AM protected. I AM perfect. I AM at Peace and I AM in alignment with the Universe. I AM a pillar of Light, projecting Love to the world. I AM harmonious in the flow of Life. I AM victorious in all I desire. I AM an instrument of our Divine Creator and I AM Love. I AM (say your name). I AM that I AM. ©2018 SarahSpiritual® Join me at the Palm Beach County Convention Center with Sheila and Marcus Gillette and THEO on Saturday, April 21 from 10 AM to 5 PM. C re ate a Quantum Shift in YOUR L ife!

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Transformational Breath® for Body, Mind & Spirit

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ransformational Breath® is a powerful holistic healing system that is able to reach all levels of our Being; Body, Mind and Spirit. It teaches us how to take a full conscious and connected breath. There are many benefits through practicing Transformational Breath® which include increased physical wellbeing, improved mental and emotional states and spiritual expansion. Lets explore the three levels more fully.

The first level of Transformational Breath® is Physical. Your breath is a practical and easy tool that is always with you. You will be educated on how to breath with your diaphragm, which is the muscle of respiration. It is important to learn how to have a full connected and relaxed breath. This simple and natural way of breathing fully will give you many health benefits such as increases oxygenation throughout the body, improved energy levels and reduced stress levels. It stimulates circulation and detoxification, helps resolves addictions, balances the flow of energy throughout your body which improves the functioning of internal organs. It aids in the healing of many conditions such as respiratory ailments, headaches, psychosomatic illnesses and anaerobic diseases.

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The second level of Transformational Breath® is Emotional and Mental. Have you ever heard of the saying that “our issues are in our tissues?”

What this means is that we store our emotions in our bodies. In cognitive talk therapy you can talk about your issues for years without any resolve as you are not getting into the emotions that are stored deep in your body tissue. The breath takes you there. It has been said that one breath session is like two years of talk therapy. That’s how efficient your own breath is for deep emotional and mental healing. Often times A regular breath practice can help reduces worry and anxiety, improve self esteem, enhance awareness of self-sabotaging patterns, clear past traumas and dramas, increases life enjoyment, relieve depressive and negative emotions.

In Quantum physics there is a law called “the law of entrainment”. The high vibration of your breath which is essentially life force energy or Qi will naturally go into the areas of lower vibration in the body to raise the frequency. With the Breath, any unresolved emotions that are causing pain and suffering will naturally be raised to a higher frequency and will be integrated once and for all.

It is very important to release sadness, anger or fear from our tissues. If we don’t, these unresolved emotions will cause stagnation in our body and continue to create more pain and disharmony in our lives. Emotional healing and integration happens as we physically open our breath and release repressed emotions. The emotional clutter inside our mind can be easily cleared. This will create more space in our life for what we do want! We are free to stop reacting to the world around us and take control of our life so we can manifest the perfect life we have always dreamed of!

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The third level of Transformational Breath® is Spiritual. A full connected breath creates space within us so we can connect more deeply with our heart and our authentic self. As our heart opens and our vibration begins to elevate we begin to feel a renewed sense of well-beling. We experience more passion, creativity, joy and love in our lives. We become lighter and clearer. Our life reflects our breath. Open and free. An open connected breath brings us into the flow of life.

You may notice synchronicities begin to be common place. You will find that you are in the right place at the right time.

Our life is a reflection of our open and connected breath. Connecting to our breath deepens our meditation practice and expand our awareness.

It strengthen our connection with the Divine and develop our own unique spiritual gifts. It frees us to consciously connect with higher aspects of ourselves which often times leads to personal visions or mystical experiences.

I invite you to come and breath in all your good so you can live a life of balance and harmony.

May we all aspire to our highest healing through our own Breath. May we all experience our best selves through a Healthy body, Peaceful mind and Joyful heart! Our next Transformational Breath® Workshops is on April 30 from 7-9pm at Agape Healing Arts in Tequesta FL. Please visit us at www.AgapeHealingArts.com for more info.

Yours in Health & Harmony, Dr. Bella Lauren AP, DOM Holistic Physician, Herbalist & Midwife www.AgapeHealingArts.com

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Enjoy Your Beautiful Life ver the last twenty-five years a phenomenon called FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) has grown exponentially. FOMO is not totally new, though. Many of us recall our awkward teen years, and our anxious moments if we weren’t invited to a party or didn’t yet have a prom date.

The difference now is how pervasive FOMO has become—both for children and adults. How often do you see people of all ages glued to their devices for the latest chatter on e-mail, Facebook, Twitter , LinkedIn, Snapchat, WeChat, WhatsApp and many more.

There have been many reports of students unable to concentrate in their classes because their focus was elsewhere, i.e., on being sure they caught every update on social media. Research has shown that parents and other caregivers who were deeply absorbed in their devices seemed to have more negative or “less engaged” interactions with their children. (There’s even a word for it now, “technoference.”)

And we’ve all heard about teens and adults texting while driving, unconsciously valuing a temporary social connection more than their own lives—or the lives of others.

All this techno-connectedness can also have an upside. Family members separated by long distances, or

whether I’m giving a reflexology session or receiving one. (Reflexology can be performed on the face, ears or hands, but it is most commonly understood as being done on the feet, where it’s naturally grounding.) My clients, and the clients of graduates from my Holistic Reflexology Certification Training Programs, report feeling more centered, focused and connected to themselves and the world around them. They also say they have more energy and experience better health after Holistic Reflexology sessions.

Take time each day to celebrate the awesome gift we’ve been given by being here on this Earth.

Explore the mystery and beauty of the world around you. Make conscious choices now so you will be able to say, “I enjoy my beautiful life!”

Laura Norman, M.S., LMT, world-renowned Holistic Reflexologist and author of the best-selling book, Feet First: A Guide to Foot Reflexology, offers private Reflexology and Life Wellness Coaching sessions in Delray Beach and Holistic Reflexology Certification Training Programs in Boynton Beach starting April 28. Laura has created Aromatherapy products and step-by-step Foot, Hand and Face Reflexology Home Study DVDs, and offers beautiful gift certificates for better health and wellbeing for all occasions. www.lauranorman.com wellness@lauranorman.com • 561-272-1220

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shut-ins, can remain connected with loved ones.

Parents can work from home, which might even mean more quality time with children.

Like any technology, how we use our devices and social media determine whether or not our lives are better for it. What we’re seeing today is that when we let our personal technology become our entire “world”, many of us experience a sense of disconnection from our bodies, our community and the Earth, and miss out on much of the beauty and joys our real world has to offer.

What could we enjoy?

Sunrises and sunsets. The warmth of the sun on our faces. The smell of newly-mown grass. The sound of the sea or a woodland stream. The smiles or tears of our children while confiding in us. Sitting on a park bench and watching the world pass by. The satisfaction of making something with your hands.

A face-to-face conversation with a friend on a rainy afternoon. Outdoor games. Dancing.

The excitement of attending a live concert or play. Quiet time alone with no distractions. The possibilities are endless.

Grounding activities can help us feel whole and connected again. Walking or running barefoot in the grass. Deep breathing. Gardening.

Spending time with pets. Cooking and eating a simple meal. Hugging. Holding hands. For me, reflexology is a powerful grounding experience,

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TODAY, Not Tomorrow!

A Journey To Decode Your Mind And Reprogram Your Ideal Weight Loss Results a muffin, it won’t do any harm.” You’ll probably forget that you even ate it by lunch time. This is what we call “mindless eating”.

◆ Stress - Anxiety ◆ Negative Habits

◆ Emotional Eating ◆ Cravings ◆ Weight Loss ◆ Insomnia ◆ Frustration ◆ Low Self Esteem ◆ Transitions ◆ Releasing Fears or Trauma ◆ Procrastination ◆ Life Success Mindset

The Other Side Of the Spectrum: The Deprivation Dilemma Deprivation diets do not work for three reasons: 1. Your body works against them.

2. Your mind works against them.

3. Your surroundings work against them.

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o, you’re in a movie theater and you are handed a large bucket of your favorite flavored popcorn. Do you think you would eat the entire bucket or at least most of it? Or would you only eat however much you were hungry for? Researcher Brian Wansink tells us that you do actually eat more if the container is bigger.

In fact, he has done numerous studies on how much popcorn people eat in movie theaters, and even made sure that the popcorn was stale and tasteless. Guess what happened? People still ate lots of popcorn, always much more than they actually think they are eating.

Why and how does this happen? This happens, as he puts it, because our stomach cannot count.

In a movie, we are distracted by the sound, the lights, and the excitement of the story. We are absorbed and engulfed in the moving events playing out in front of our eyes and simply aren’t paying mindful attention to what we are eating.

The Mindless Margin Most people gain weight so gradually that they don’t realize how it happened. All of the sudden, you don’t quite fit as comfortably into your jeans anymore! Consider this illustration: a can of coke has 155 calories. If you eat about 1500 more calories than you need for energy during the day, you will gain about one pound of excess weight.

If you drink one can of coke per day for a year, you will gain over 16 pounds…just from that can of coke. Seemingly small cheats in your diet can really add up. What if it was a muffin? An apple bran muffin from Starbucks is about 350 calories a piece. If you grab one of these tasty snacks on your way to work Monday through Friday, you’ll up your weight by a whopping 26 pounds per year. Your decision process while at the register is probably somewhere along the lines of, “it’s just

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A crash diet, a celebrity diet, the latest fad diet, or starving yourself, are not “Solutions”. Why? Because our system is built to eat and function on food. We need to have proper nutrition, and if we don’t eat enough during the day, sooner or later we end up having a binge, or eating large plates of food late at night. Those quick diets aren’t supported by the mindset of weight loss success on a consistent basis or in the long run.

So you expect instant results?

You may have started, and really tried to lose weight, but given up as soon as the results didn’t show. You might be the product of a fast-paced, on-demand, instant-gratification, easy-button culture where everything has to happen right now! Wham, Bam, Done! You might expect that your actions are turned into results instantaneously. Most of us do nowadays. What is important to realize is that in order for you to lose weight, and keep your desired weight for a long time, you have to set yourself up for optimal success with the right mindset. So what am I talking about? Mindset? Success is never something that just happens overnight. It’s a process of taking small steps towards a goal for a period of time. To succeed with anything, you have to be clear on what you really want, and take the steps necessary to reach it, focusing on progression, not perfection. In other words, a new MINDSET and a new PHILOSOPHY about food, about yourself, about weight, about cravings and what they are telling you, about self- care, about your health and body, about what’s most important to you in your life. It’s about embracing a healthy lifestyle as part of your new weight loss mindset.

You want to feel good Your ultimate goal related to weight loss is to primarily change how you feel about yourself.

Most people want to feel happier, more centered,

more authentic, vibrant and alive!

Right now you may feel worn out, lack energy, and may even be somewhat disappointed with yourself. As human beings, everything we do is either to gain pleasure or avoid pain. The way you are today, the physical and mental condition you are in right now, is caused by the things you have done to either avoid pain or gain pleasure; and you achieve them either consciously or unconsciously.

It is in our willingness to discover our own stories with food, body image, and related emotions that we can begin to “Release our Excess Baggage”, and move into living our lives with more intention, authenticity and wholeness. When we work with our mind and our heart, and change our relationship with food, everything else begins to fall into place.

Carolina Tabrizi, M.Ed.,CCHt. Is an Advanced Professional Hypnotherapist and Mindset Modification Expert. She skillfully combines a variety of cutting edge techniques to release unwanted patterns, and is passionate about helping individuals achieve their full potential.

Combining Strategic Weight Management Coaching with Personalized Hypnotherapy, Carolina brings lasting results to her clients. She can be reached by calling: 561-317-3643 by visiting: www.NaturalBalanceNow.com or emailing: Carolina@NaturalBalanceNow.com

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World Tai Chi and Qigong Day. Saturday April 28th, 2018. A FREE Event for All!

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orld Tai Chi and Qigong Day (WTCQD), also spelled World T’ai Chi and Ch’i Kung Day, is an annual event held the last Saturday of April each year to promote the related disciplines of T’ai chi ch’uan and Qigong in nearly eighty countries since 1999.

World Tai Chi & Qigong Day also acts as an information source on medical research and for finding classes in tai chi and qigong in your community.

The annual April event is open to the general public, and begins in the earliest time zones of Samoa at 10 am, and then participants across Oceania, Asia, Africa, Europe, North America, and South America take part, with celebrations in eighty nations and several

hundred cities, ending with the final events in the last time zones of Hawaii almost an entire day later. Celebrations include mass t’ai chi ch’uan and qigong exhibitions in many cities, and free classes in most participating cities.

Each year, Sifu (teacher) Gary Tong and students promotes World Tai Chi & Qigong Day in Delray Beach, Florida. All are welcome to attend and participate in this ancient Chinese art for Health and Well-being.

The Goal of World Tai Chi and Qigong Day is to: 1. Educate the world about emerging medical research revealing health benefits that t’ai chi ch’uan and qigong offers.

2. Educate about the increasing use of these ancient traditional Chinese medicine modalities in business, healthcare, education, mental health and drug rehabilitation.

3. Provide a global vision of cooperation for health & healing purposes across geopolitical boundaries, and also appeal to people worldwide to embrace wisdom from all cultures of the world.

4. Expressing gratitude for the gifts of tai chi and qigong to the world.

Sifu Tong has been teaching Tai Chi and Qigong for over 12 years here in South Florida.

He has taught classes at The Crystal Garden, Veterans Park, Hunters Run, The Treatment Center, Valencia Shores, Tivoli Reserve and many other places in Palm Beach County.

He continues to teach classes at Delray Community Center and at Simply Yoga in Delray Beach.

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Sifu Tong is also a board member of Global Health Visionary Alternatives (GHVA), a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization. GHVA’s vision is to build a Qi Wellness Center here in South Florida. – www.ghva.biz.

For more information visit his web site at www.atouchofchi.com.

A Healthy Home for Optimal Health Have you ever noticed how some colors make you feel happy and elated while looking at other colors might make you feel constricted or depressed? Same thing goes for angles; triangles and arrows might make you feel excited or angry where circles and curves might make you feel relaxed and calm. But everybody’s different. Bringing in the right colors, shapes and angles into your space could make a dramatic difference in your mood, health, and over all well-being. To take it one step further, bringing in the right shapes and angles into specific areas of your home will enhance your health, improve your finances, and also help prevent accidents. For over 6000 years the the practice of Feng Shui has been helping people improve their lives in so many ways, and when applied correctly, it works like magic!

There are 5 different elements: Water, Fire, Wood, Metal, and Earth.

Everyone has 2 elements. An example would be a person born in May 1968 has Earth element with a Metal influence. This person would want to enhance their Earth element since Earth produces Metal. A few ways to bring in the Earth element is to use square shapes as well as Earth colors such as soft yellow, deep green, clay and brown. Using these colors and shapes in the Health sector of the home will enhance their health. And the area in your home that is your health corner will be different than your neighbors. Having your Feng Shui chart done will reveal these elements and where exactly to apply them in the home for the most auspicious results.

Another benefit to having your home Feng Shui-ed is you will find out your best 4 directions. Each direction will spike a different area of your life; Health, finances, personal development and relationships.

Sure, you can put a plant in your health sector to help improve your health, but you can also embellish with the colors and shapes best for your personal chi. And its important to treat the other 4 directions differently since these areas are not enhancing. Hopefully, that is where your kitchen, bathrooms, garage and storage are located. If not, there is a simple correction! Having your chart done will reveal this information and so much more.

5. Indoor air can be toxic- Be sure to use all natural products that are free of chemicals and artificial fragrance. Breathing clean air will benefit you on so many levels.

6. Make sure your windows and screens are operable and free of clutter-When the weather is good, open up and let the fresh air and natural light in. Its good for you and your home!

7. Get rid of “poison arrows”- Sha Chi which is negative energy can come from a sharp corner in the home sending out negative energy. A floor plant is a great correction for this mishap. Displaying weapons is another form of sha chi. Keep it safe in a drawer and remove any pictures of weapons.

8. Be colorful- Choose colors to energize your home. Once you have your chart done, you will know exactly all the colors that will bring up your personal chi and neutralize the negative energies.

There are many good reasons to consider seeking the advice of a professional Feng Shui Consultant. Having your chart done is the best way to truly explore what makes you tick and what keeps you going. Sure, you can go on line and get all kinds of great tips to improve your health, finances, and relationships but once you get your chart done, your world will open up to so many wonderful things. Juli Edwards, can help you get your home breathing life.

A Feng Shui Full Analysis takes about 2 weeks to produce and will give you all the tools to create a Healthy Home.

Juli Edwards has been practicing Feng Shui Consulting since 2009.

She also owns Healthy Life Salon in downtown Boca Raton which is a truly holistic, organic salon and day spa. Give Juli a call 561-891-7527

There are many different tips to bring in the good Chi. Here are a few that everyone can apply to their home, office and even your vehicle.

These are some things to do before you have your Feng Shui chart done: 1. Remove excess clutter- Broken objects are robbing you of all the good nourishing energy; Fix it or get rid of it!

2. Beautify your front door – the front door is very important feature of your home since this is how the Chi enters. Clutter-free, freshly painted, with flowers at the entrance will perk up your energy and make your neighbors smile. Be sure your flowers have no thorns!

3. Bring plants into the home - if you travel, go for plastic or silk flowers (dried flowers bring in dead energy) and keep them dust-free.

Natural plants put oxygen in the air during the day so they improve the air quality and also have a life force which keeps us energized. Keeps plants out of the bedroom since they take oxygen at night.

4. Cleanliness is optimal for good health- That means keeping your bathrooms and kitchen in good sanitary condition. Its also very important to get rid of cobwebs and keep your pathways free of clutter.

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How Healthy Is Your Gut? Tired?

Anxious, Nervous?

Indigestion, bloating?

Heartburn, GERD? Hot Flashes, Night Sweats?

Joint Pain?

Headaches?

Sinus Congestion?

Constipated, Diarrhea?

Constantly Getting Sick?

IBD or IBS?

Dr. Annalee Kitay, D.C. Joins Four Winds Natural

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Your Gut Could Be Causing Your Symptoms!

Besides helping you digest and absorb your food, your gut is a key player in regulating your immune system. Plus, your gut talks to your brain 24/7 through nerves, hormones, proteins and neurotransmitters which affects your whole body.

If You have gut or other symptoms that remain unresolved…

Give us a call.

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r Annalee Kitay, D.C of Alternatives in Healthcare is joining Four Winds Natural, a Natural Apothecary, located at 101 Plaza Real S , Boca Raton, Fl 33432. 561-620-6006 in April.

Please stop by to say Hello, see the amazing natural apothecary, and have an opportunity to talk to Dr. Kitay and find out natural solutions to your health concerns. Also check out all the other natural therapies: Cool Sculpt and Red light Therapy with Boca Slim Tone, Yoga, Natural Facials, Lymph Stimulating Massage and more”.

Dr. Annalee Kitay, D.C., Alternatives in Healthcare Boca Raton, Florida. 561-620-6007. www.drkitay.com

Future Now Detox Offers Natural Treatment for Addiction

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f you know anything at all about ---addiction, you know that it is a brain disease. But what’s the treatment? Too often, rehab centers ask people in recovery to white knuckle their way into sobriety through sheer willpower. But there’s another way. A small number of holistic rehab and detox centers now use nicotine adenine dinucleotide (NAD) infusions to restore addicts to health and sobriety. Sometimes called Brain Restoration (BR), this treatment is remarkably effective and supported by scientific research.

NAD is a coenzyme present in every cell of the human body.

It plays a key role in metabolic reactions. Without it, the body can’t function optimally. Research has shown that addicts tend to have low levels of NAD, and that the disease of addiction further depletes NAD. This suggests that addicts may use alcohol and drugs to compensate for cellular dysfunction.

NAD infusions are delivered intravenously into the bloodstream.

While it’s possible to get NAD supplements at some shops, these aren’t as effective and the dosage isn’t tailored to the individual’s needs. With NAD infusions, an addict gets exactly what they need. This restores the brain and cells to health. It can make detox and withdrawal easier and is clinically proven to reduce the risk of relapse.

In West Palm Beach, Future Now Detox is revolutionizing the use of NAD treatment, offering both inpatient and mobile treatment during which a nurse visits the patient’s home.

For more information, call Future Now Detox 24/7 at 866-419-3899 or email info@FutureNowDetox.com.

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Do You Have A Food Sensitivity?

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eemingly normal symptoms may not be normal at all. Brain fog, acne, and joint pain can easily be ignored as life’s typical flare ups, but they could be a result of what you are eating. Medical evidence suggests that food sensitivities result when foods and their protein components are not completely digested.

When these components are absorbed by your body your immune system does not recognize them as nutritional and beneficial. As a result, your body responds defensively by producing antibodies (IgG) and starting a cascade of reactions which can affect several tissues and organs. In addition, when these antibodies don’t have anything to breakdown your body can actually crave the offending food.

Within the US, approximately 60 million people suffer from allergies. The prevalence of food allergies has been increasing and it is estimated that 50% of adults and 70% of children suffer from food allergies and sensitivities.

The most common food allergy signs and symptoms range from full blown allergic symptoms such as itching, swelling, hives, shortness of breath and cardiopulmonary collapse known as anaphylaxis to immu-

nocompromised symptoms that occur over time as a result of continued exposure. These secondary symptoms include headaches, joint pain, myalgia, acne, exzema, puffy eyes dark circles, abdominal pain, gas and bloating, diarrhea or constipation, acid reflux, nasal congestion, chronic post nasal drip, chronic sinus problems, mental fog and fatigue. Most people attribute these symptoms to seasonal or environmental triggers like pollen; however often food allergens and sensitivities are the culprit.

Food is fuel and should give you energy, not sap it. Continuing to eat foods that your body can’t use can create inflammation and immune responses. So not only are you not getting the energy you need, but your body is also working hard trying to eliminate the offending components and heal.

The good news is a comprehensive blood analysis by a physician can determine if you have food sensitivities. A comprehensive test is one that measures foods that are reactive

by IGE (immediate reaction antibody), IgG4 (blocking antibody), IgG food sensitivity and its effect on the immune system with elevation

of complement levels. Once the culprits have been identified, the patient can work with their physician to determine an individualized food plan and path to healing.

Deborah DeMarta, MD, FACS, FAARFM, offers Dunwoody Food Sensitivity Testing and individualized nutritional and diet plans. The Institute of Colorectal Health & Wellness is located at 218 Atlanta Avenue, in Stuart. For more information, call 772-539-9556 or visit InstituteHealthWellness.com.

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Delray Beach Drug Taskforce and FAU School of Social Work partner with nationally recognized entertainers, policymakers and addiction specialists for Symposium on Substance Use Disorder and National Call to Action The Barry Kaye Auditorium at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton.

Saturday, April 7 from 2-6pm. With Drug Abuse Deaths Down in PB County, Experts Convene to Find Ways to Apply Lessons Nationally

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ecent reports show that drug overdoses and fatalities are down in Palm Beach County. That’s great news and in part due to the work of the Delray Beach Drug Task Force, the clean up of “sober homes,” and the first responder community locally.

The Delray Beach Drug Taskforce and FAU are gathering nationally recognized leaders in addiction medicine, treatment, recovery, public policy, social work, law enforcement, media, advocacy, education and entertainment, music and sports celebrities in recovery - standing together as one voice to discuss and present cutting edge ideas for combating the nationwide substance use epidemic. This event, SUDTalks, is happening on April 7 at FAU (details below).

While we are seeing a positive trend in Palm Beach County, we still face a nationwide epidemic. That’s why an array of experts are coming here to strategize on this epidemic.

Consider these facts: • Last year 8,000 college kids died on college campuses due to drinking and overdoses • Each month 10,000 military personnel are dishonorably discharged due

to drug and alcohol abuse • There is a rise in all types of drugs laced with the deadly Carfentanil

and now found in marijuana, cocaine, Xanex, Percocet, and heroin.

This drug is 10,000 times more potent than morphine • 1 in 4 American children are suffering from homelessness, hunger

and neglect due to young addicted parents

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• Over 4 million have died globally in the last year due to alcohol alone • Drug related deaths have surpassed

breast cancer and prostate cancer fatalities and will soon surpass

the number of deaths related to the AIDS Epidemic • Substance Use Disorder has become a global pandemic and is America’s

number one public health crisis Here are full details on the SUD Talks: SUDTALKS 2018 Speakers include baseball great Daryl Strawberry, Heather Hayes of TV’s The Interventionist, former Access Hollywood host Pat O’Brien and many more. They are available for interviews.

Delray Beach Drug Taskforce and FAU School of Social Work partner with nationally recognized entertainers, policymakers and addiction specialists for Symposium on Substance Use Disorder and National Call to Action.

With addiction and alcoholism reaching pandemic levels world-wide and epidemic levels in the United States the Delray Beach Drug Taskforce and FAU’s Phyllis and Harvey Sandler’s School of Social Work are partnering on a cutting edge symposium and “National Call to Action on Substance Use Disorder.” The two organizations are bringing together a panel of nationally renowned thought leaders, entertainers, and policy makers for the third annual SUDTALKS, taking place on Saturday, April 7 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Barry Kaye Auditorium at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton.

The speakers represent 12 disciplines, essential components in the battle again the epidemic of addiction. SUDTALKS will also feature personal recovery testimonies of iconic celebrities who are in recovery. Featured speakers include: Entertainment • Pat O’Brien, former CBS Sportscaster and“Access Hollywood” host, and

bestselling author • Royce DA 5 9, rapper, songwriter and Eminem collaborator • Darryl Strawberry, Major League Baseball great • Brandon Novak, former “Jackass” cast member, skateboard star and

New York Times best-selling author “Dreamseller” • Heather Hayes, renowned interventionist and cast member of Dr.

Drew’s “Intervention.”

• Jeff Mangum, national acclaimed recovery playwright and

spokenword artist • Joseph “LMS” Green, internally recognized award-winning poet • John McAndrew, singer, composer and story teller Policy Makers • John Hulick, former New Jersey Drug Czar • Justin Chapman, Assistant Florida State Attorney • Carol McDaid, principal at Capital Decisions and expert in treatment

and mental health policy Addiction field • William Cope Moyers, Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation • General Barrye L. Price, PhD, Community Anti Drug Coalition of America • Justin Luke Riley, founder of YPR (Young People in Recovery) • Leonard Lee Buschel, co-founder of non-profit Writers in Treatment and

executive director of REEL Recovery Film Festival • Dr. Janet Robishaw, PhD., Professor and Chair of Biomedical Science at the FAU Charles F. Schmidt College of Medicine.

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Dr. Wendy Guastaferro, PhD, Associate Professor, Criminology and Criminal Justice at FAU. Dr. Heather Howard, PhD, LCSW and assistant professor, School of Social Work, FAU

“Substance abuse is ravaging our nation and our local community. The battle against the ever-rising tide of addiction is on-going and new tools are needed to crush the epidemic by changing the way we think, feel, believe and treat Substance Use Disorder,” said Gary Kimble, Executive Producer of SUDTALKS. “The 2018 SUDTALKS will provide inspiration, hope, education and solutions to combat addiction”.

Proceeds from the 2018 SUDTALKS will support essential life saving initiatives through the continued development and expansion of the Delray Beach Drug Task Force First Responders Training Program and to support a Delray Beach Drug Task Force Community Advocate.

Tickets to the event are $15 or $25 and $10 for students with a student ID. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit: www.sudtalks.com About Delray Beach Drug Task Force The mission of the Delray Beach Drug Taskforce is to provide community leadership in the campaign against addiction by maintaining a network and forum to discuss, advocate and influence issues with regards to public safety, prevention, and rehabilitation and to provide education on issues related to and resulting from Substance Use Disorder. For more more information please visit: www.sudtalks.com About Florida Atlantic University Phyllis and Harvey Sandler School of Social Work The school is partnering with the Delray Beach Drug Taskforce to present this event reflecting the school’s mission of maximizing human potential, alleviating human suffering, enhancing the vitality and caring capacity of communities, and through education, research and community engagement promoting excellent in addictions treatment and the ideals of a humane and just society and mobilizing knowledge in the broader community regarding addictions and addictions treatment services.

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APRIL 3, 2018 PROGRAMS & EVENTS AUDUBON EVERGLADES Annual MEETING, Potluck Dinner and LECTURE: “History of the Plume Trade” by Marty Baum, Indian Riverkeeper.

or paved level surface. Short: less than 1 mile.

Family friendly and handicapped accessible.

Leader: Chris Golia

Tuesday, Apr 3, 7:00 p.m. meeting & lecture.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m., 6:00 p.m. dinner.

Apr 08, Sun All Day, Audubon Everglades Bird Walk Tigertail Beach / Marco Island. New and/or unique trip. Challenging: Improved or unimproved trail; uneven, rocky, and/or wet surfaces. Long: more than 1.5 miles. Advance registration required and there is an associated cost; see website for details. Leader: Rick Schofield.

Come hear Marty Baum talk to us about the history of the Plume Trade which needed exotic feathers for the fashionable hats of the gilded age and how it sparked the 20th Century Conservation movement and the pioneering efforts of the early Audubon Society.

ABOUT MARTY BAUM: Born and raised in Dade County, Marty Baum is a 6th generation Floridian. He has been the Executive Director/Indian Riverkeeper of the Indian River Lagoon in Jensen Beach since 2012. The mission of the Indian Riverkeeper is to protect and restore the waters and the tributaries, fisheries and habitats of the Indian River Lagoon, North America’s most diverse estuary, through advocacy, enforcement and citizen activities. Marty’s family has been connected with life along the shores of the Indian River Lagoon since his great-great-grandfather, Hannibal Dillingham Pierce, arrived near what is now Titusville in 1866. Stomping the Florida Everglades throughout his life, a hunter, a fisherman, an environmentalist and a clean water advocate, Marty has studied and pursued an understanding of Florida’s hydrology, geohydrology and ecology throughout his life. He served in the US Submarine Service and is SSN 637 class qualified to wear Dolphins, which identifies him as an expert elite “Submarine Specialist.” He has been involved with water issues since the early 1990s, including the St. Lucie River Initiative, and the inception of the Rivers Coalition in 1998. A passionate advocate for the wellbeing of the Indian River Lagoon, Marty is proud to serve as the third Indian Riverkeeper and to educate people about the history of pioneer life along Florida’s Atlantic Coast as a speaker and re-enactor at seminars and museum functions.

Our Annual Meeting will be a pot luck dinner and free and open to the public. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., in rooms 101 and 102 at FAU Pine Jog Environmental Education Center, 6301 Summit Blvd (near Jog Road) in West Palm Beach. The food will be served at 6:00 p.m., 22

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and the annual meeting will start at 7:00 p.m.

People with last names beginning with A-J please bring main dish, K-R bring salads & veggies, S-Z bring desserts. Please bring readyto-serve food; we have no kitchen. We will supply the drinks. Paton White has donated a large orchid arrangement for a special raffle.

We are looking forward to seeing you there!

Also at the meeting, our experts, Clive & Celecia Pinnock, will speak about the April Bird of the Month, Reddish Egret.

APRIL 2018 GUIDED FIELD TRIPS: Apr 07, Sat 6:15AM-1PM, Pelagic Birding with South Florida Audubon Society. New and/or unique trip. Easy, mainly sitting from boat.

Advance registration required and there is an associated cost; see website for details. Leaders: Paddy Cunningham/Toe Torres Apr 07, Sat 7:30AM-12PM, Audubon Everglades Bird Walk STA-1E. Easy: mainly from auto. Sitting /Driving: no walking required.

Advance registration required; see website calendar for details. Coordinated by Rick Schofield.

Apr 07, Sat 8:15AM-11:15AM, Audubon Everglades Bird Walk Riverbend Park (Birding by Bike) Easy: Boardwalk or paved level surface; birding mainly from bike. Long: more than 1.5 miles. Leader: Vicki Rogerson Apr 08, Sun 8AM-10AM, Audubon Everglades Bird Walk Wakodahatchee. Easy: Boardwalk

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Apr 09, Mon 7:30AM-9:30AM, Audubon Everglades Bird Walk Green Cay. Easy walk, with boardwalk or paved level surfaces. Short: less than 1 mile. Family-friendly. Handicap Accessible Leader: Paton White.

Apr 11, Wed 7:30AM-11:30AM, Audubon Everglades Bird Walk Loxahatchee NWR There is an associated cost; see website calendar for details. Moderate: Improved trail; dirt and uneven surfaces. Medium length 1-1.5 miles.

Family-friendly. Leader: Rick Schofield Apr 14, Sat 8AM-10AM, Audubon Everglades Bird Walk Spanish River Park, Easy: Boardwalk or paved level surface; Medium length 1-1.5 miles. There is an associated cost; see website for details. Leader: Luis “Beto” Matheus.

Apr 14, Sat 3:30PM-7PM, Audubon Everglades Bird Walk Flamingo Quest (STA-2) Easy: mainly from auto. Sitting /Driving: no walking required. Advance registration required; see website calendar for details. Leader: Chuck Weber.

Apr 15, Sun All Day, Audubon Everglades Bird Walk Everglades National Park. New and/or unique trip. Easy: mainly from auto. Sitting /Driving: little walking required. Advance registration required; priority given to current chapter members there is an associated cost; see website for details. New and/or unique trip. Easy: birding mainly from boat. Advance registration required; priority given to current chapter members (you can sign up now) and there is an associated cost; see website for details. Leader: Mark Cook Apr 20, Fri 8AM-10AM, Audubon Everglades

Bird Walk Wakodahatchee Easy: Boardwalk or paved level surface. Short: less than 1 mile. Family friendly and handicapped accessible. Leader: Valleri Brauer.

Apr 22, Sun 8AM-10AM, Audubon Everglades Bird Walk Frenchman’s Forest. Moderate: Improved trail; dirt and uneven surfaces Medium length: 1-1.5 miles Leaders: Melanie & Steve Garcia.

Apr 28, Sat 7:30AM-10AM, Audubon Everglades Bird Walk Peaceful Waters. Family friendly.

Moderate: Improved trail; dirt and uneven surfaces. Medium length: 1-1.5 miles. Leader: Scott Zucker Apr 28, Sat 8AM-12PM, Bird Walk Evergreen Cemetery/Richardson Park with South Florida Audubon Society. New and/or unique trip.

Moderately difficult: Improved trail; dirt and uneven surfaces. Long: more than 1.5 miles.

Family-friendly Leader: Paddy Cunningham Apr 28, Sat 3:30PM-7PM, Audubon Everglades Bird Walk Flamingo Quest (STA-2) Easy: mainly from auto. Sitting /Driving: no walking required.

Advance registration required; see website calendar for details. Leader: David Simpson.

Apr 29, Sun 8AM-10AM, Audubon Everglades Bird Walk Spanish River Park. Easy: Boardwalk or paved level surface; Medium length: 1-1.5 miles. There is an associated cost; see website for details. Family friendly. Leaders: Kenny Miller/ Marcello Gomes

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When overweight adults exchange refined grain products such as white bread and pasta for whole-grain equivalents, they tend to feel full sooner, eat less, lose weight and experience a reduction in inflammation, the journal Gut reports. Researchers from Denmark’s National Food Institute and the University of Copenhagen studying 50 adults at risk for Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease found that test volunteers realized these benefits by eating whole grains, and rye in particular.

Ingesting a combination of five herbs while making healthy lifestyle changes significantly reduced symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome in a recent Australian study of 122 women published in Phytotherapy Research. The herbs were Cinnamomum verum (cinnamon), Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice), Hypericum perforatum (St. John’s wort), Paeonia lactiflora (peony) and Tribulus terrestris (tribulus).

Menstrual cycles returned to normal duration for 55 percent of the women, and significant improvements occurred in body mass index, pregnancy rates, hormones, insulin sensitivity and blood pressure. Subjects also exhibited less depression, anxiety and stress.

High-Fat Diet Risks Multiple Sclerosis Relapse A high-fat diet increases the risk of relapse of multiple sclerosis in children by as much as 56 percent, reports The Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry. A multiuniversity study of 219 children also found that each 10 percent increase in saturated fat as a share of total calories tripled the risk of relapse. Inversely, each additional cup of vegetables per week cut the risk of the disease by 50 percent.

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Herbs Ease Polycystic Ovary Symptoms

A Harvard study of 325 women undergoing fertility treatments found that those consuming the most produce high in pesticide residues, such as strawberries, spinach and grapes, were 18 percent less likely to become pregnant and 26 percent less likely to have a live birth compared to women eating the least amount of pesticide-laden produce. Study co-author Dr. Jorge Chavarro suggests that women trying to conceive should eat organic produce or low-pesticide choices like avocados, onions and oranges.

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FRUIT PESTICIDES LOWER FERTILITY IN WOMEN

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Maximum-security prison inmates in Oregon that spent an hour a day for a year watching nature videos were involved in 26 percent fewer violent acts compared with fellow inmates, and reported feeling significantly calmer, less irritable and more empathetic. The University of Utah study, published in Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment, states, “An estimated 5.3 million Americans live or work in nature-deprived venues. Such removal from nature can result in an ‘extinction of experience’ that can further lead to disinterest or disaffection toward natural settings, or even biophobia (fear of the natural environment). People that infrequently or never spend time in nature will be deprived of the numerous physical and emotional benefits that contact with nature affords.”

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People that get less rapid eye movement (REM) sleep may have a greater risk of developing dementia, according to a new study published in Neurology. Following 321 people over age 60 for 12 years, Australian researchers found that those that developed dementia spent an average of 17 percent of their sleep time in REM sleep, compared to 20 percent for others. It also took them longer to get to that dream-generating stage.

Nature Videos Calm Prisoners

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Less REM-Stage Sleep Linked to Dementia Risk

Air pollution takes a toll on mental health, University of Washington researchers have concluded. By linking health data for 6,000 people to census tracts, they found that people living in areas with the highest levels of airborne fine particulate matter scored 17 percent higher in measures of psychological distress, including sadness, nervousness and hopelessness.

The higher the level of particulates—emitted by car engines, fireplaces and fossil fuel power plants—the greater the impact.

The world of reality has its limits; the world of imagination is boundless. ~Jean-Jacques Rousseau April 2018

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Clear Gain

A study published in the journal Science found that forests across Asia, Latin America and Africa release 468 tons of carbon per year, equivalent to nearly 10 percent of the annual U.S. carbon footprint. Thus, tropical forests may no longer be acting as carbon sinks and could be releasing more carbon than they store.

Lead author Alessandro Baccini, with the Woods Hole Research Center, in Massachusetts, says, “These findings provide the world with a wake-up call on forests. If we’re to keep global temperatures from rising to dangerous levels, we need to drastically reduce emissions and greatly increase forests’ ability to absorb and store carbon.”

Researchers think nearly 70 percent of this loss of carbon storage capacity is caused by smallscale degradation from logging, drought and wildfire. Researchers say that policies to curb deforestation, reduce degradation and restore the integrity of the land could turn forests back into carbon sinks.

Distributed Power Energy Users Control Own Supplies

Some municipalities spend between 20 and 40 percent of their annual budgets on the energy needed to operate wastewater treatment plants. The city of Thousand Oaks, California, has transformed their biggest energy user into an energy generator. Across the U.S., energy users of all sizes are taking control of their power supply and relieving stress from the grid. That’s the idea behind distributed energy.

Atlantic Re:think and Siemens have partnered to explore this burgeoning energy revolution. View a video at Tinyurl.com/ TheThousandOaksSolution.

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Solar energy is now the cheapest form of new energy in dozens of countries, with record-setting solar farms being built worldwide. Researchers have been investigating ways to make transparent solar panels that resemble glass that could be used as window panels at the same time as converting the light that shines on them into electricity.

“Highly transparent solar cells represent the wave of the future for new solar applications,” explains materials scientist Richard Lunt, Ph.D., from Michigan State University. “We analyzed their potential and show that by harvesting only invisible light, these devices have the potential of generating a similar amount of electricity as rooftop solar while providing additional functionality to enhance the efficiency of buildings, automobiles and mobile electronics.”

As reported in Nature Energy, his team has developed a transparent, luminescent, solar concentrator that looks like clear glass, covered in small, organic molecules adept at capturing only ultraviolet and near-infrared wavelengths of light. The visible light that enables human vision isn’t obstructed, so we can see through the cell. If scaled up to cover the billions of square feet of glass surfaces throughout the U.S., it could potentially supply about 40 percent of our country’s energy needs.

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‘Sink’ Setback

Window-Like Solar Cells Could Power 40 Percent of U.S. Needs

Scientists’ Security

France Welcomes Beleaguered Climate Researchers

French President Emmanuel Macron awarded 18 climate scientists from the U.S. and elsewhere millions of euros in grants to relocate to his country for the rest of Donald Trump’s presidential term. Macron’s “Make Our Planet Great Again” grants are meant to counter Trump’s intent on the climate change front following his declaration to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris climate accord.

One winner, Camille Parmesan, of the University of Texas at Austin, who is working at an experimental ecology station in the Pyrenees charting how humanmade climate change is affecting wildlife, says that in the U.S., “You are having to hide what you do.”

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Mobile Trashpresso Turns Trash into Tiles

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Transforming Plastics

UK furniture and design company Pentatonic has invented the Trashpresso, a solar-powered, mini-recycling plant that transforms plastic waste into usable architectural tiles. Pentatonic doesn’t use raw goods that create excess waste because they are committed to using materials for their products that incorporate some element of recycling, says co-founder Johann Bodecker. They want their products to be reusable, too, so they don’t use glues, resins, paints or formaldehydes to create them, a philosophy that influences all company decisions.

The Trashpresso can be used in offthe-grid places where traditional recycling plants would be impractical. It sorts, shreds and compresses trash into plastic fibers to create fully formed tiles. The invention has attracted the attention of companies that want to reduce their own contribution to plastic waste and ocean pollution. Starbucks UK, for example, has commissioned Pentatonic to turn their coffee shop waste into furniture, including bean bag chairs produced from plastic bottles and cups.

Top Polluters

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Just 100 Companies Emit Most Global Emissions

In July 2017, historic new research from environmental nonprofit CDP, in collaboration with the Climate Accountability Institute, revealed in The Carbon Majors Report that 71 percent of all global greenhouse gas emissions since 1988 can be traced to just 100 fossil fuel producers. It’s the first in a series of planned publications to improve transparency and highlight the role companies and their investors could play in tackling climate change.

Offenders ExxonMobil, Shell, BP and Chevron are among the highest-emitting investorowned companies. If fossil fuels continue to be extracted at the same rate for the next 28 years as they were between 1988 and 2017, global average temperatures would be on course to rise by 7.2 degrees Fahrenheit by the end of this century, likely causing catastrophic consequences, including substantial species extinction and global food scarcity risks.

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Companies that recycle cardboard boxes were overwhelmed after record-breaking holiday shopping online. The U.S. Postal Service estimated it delivered 10 percent more packages in 2017 than the year before. Amazon, the leader in online shopping, said it shipped more than 5 billion items for Prime members in 2017. All of this cardboard is a huge recycling challenge. Americans routinely toss food waste and other garbage into their recycling carts, and China, the country that receives the bulk of these contaminated recyclables, says it has had enough.

China, by far the world’s biggest importer and processor of recyclables, has put the U.S. on notice that it will begin turning away all but the most pristine used plastics and unsorted waste paper by this fall and early next year. The pronouncement has alarmed U.S. government and industry officials, especially on the West Coast, that face the challenge of either cleaning up the vast, neverending stream of recyclables to meet China’s strict standards or finding other places to dump the messy items—perhaps in landfills.

The uncertainty caused by China’s looming ban is beginning to slow down the entire West Coast system for sorting and shipping off recyclables. In Hong Kong, which ships its waste paper and cardboard to the Chinese mainland, mounds of the materials already are piling up at docks and in cargo ships being kept at sea.

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Waxworm Wonders

Caterpillars Offer Clues to Plastic Cleanup

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Waxworms, a type of caterpillar, are vexing to beekeepers because they devour the wax that bees use to build honeycombs. It turns out that they can do the same to plastic. Ongoing worldwide research reveals several types of bacteria found in waxworms that digest some kinds of plastic at rates that vary from weeks to months.

Scientist Federica Bertocchini, at the Spanish National Research Council, mashed up a quantity of the greater wax moth and applied the paste to polyethylene. After half a day, about 13 percent of the plastic had disappeared.

She collaborated with biochemists at the University of Cambridge to analyze this chemical decomposition of the plastic. They discovered that some of the substance is converted into ethylene glycol, a sign that it was genuinely being degraded. The carbon-to-carbon bonds found in polyethylene are also present in the wax that the caterpillars eat.

Susan Selke, director of the Michigan State University School of Packaging, remarks, “The hunt for organisms that can degrade plastics is on. Right now, we don’t have a good solution for dealing with the plastics that are piling up on our planet.”

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We Need Trees

Arbor Day More Vital Now than Ever

The 147th annual Arbor Day on April 27 encourages tree planting worldwide to replenish lost tree cover including trees wiped out in the recent fires in California and hurricanes in Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico. The Arbor Day Foundation (ADF) is committed to providing 5 million trees in these areas alone. More than 3,400 U.S. communities will participate as an ADF Tree City. Visit Tinyurl.com/USATreeCityDirectory for a current list and criteria for new communities to apply.

The ADF Alliance for Community Trees (ACTrees.org) supports treegrowing programs for 200 nonprofit member groups nationwide via funding, information sharing and forging helpful connections. Trees are much more than aesthetics, says Program Manager Dana Karcher, who most recently welcomed Community Greening, in Delray Beach, Florida, and Outdoor Circle, in Hawaii, into the fold. “Trees clean the air, are a habitat for animals, retain storm water and more.” An affiliated nonprofit program online at NeighborWoodsMonth.org encourages tree planting each October.

Billings, Montana, earned the latest Arbor Day Celebration Award after 12 elementary schools there engaged in environmental education stations and 180 volunteers planted and pruned trees. Other recent biannual award winners included California’s ReLeaf program and the Atlanta Beltline Arboretum.

The need was great even before the world’s forests lost 73.4 million acres of tree cover in 2016, a 51 percent increase over 2015, due to poor forest management, climate change-driven drought and fires, says Global Forest Watch.

Hopeful global signs: The largest-ever tropical reforestation project in the Brazilian Amazon aims to plant 73 million trees in the next six years on 70,000 acres. A New Zealand participation goal for the Billion Trees Planting Programme targets planting 100 million trees annually for a decade. In July 2017, volunteers in Madhya Pradesh, India, planted 66,750,000 tree saplings in 12 hours, exceeding the previous record by Uttar Pradesh of 50 million in 24 hours, as part of India’s reforestation pledge of 2 billion new trees by 2030.

A $10 annual ADF membership fee includes 10, six-inch-tall seedlings to plant or to donate to a national forest. Karcher’s paramount planting tip: “Dig the hole twice as wide and the same depth of the root ball. If it’s too deep, it’ll suffocate. Give roots space to grow.”

Sway Congress Save Wild Horses Campaign Update

The Trump Administration’s Fiscal Year 2019 budget again calls on Congress to lift long-standing prohibitions on the destruction and slaughter of wild horses and burros. The budget seeks to cut approximately $14 million of the Interior Department’s Bureau of Land Management Wild Horse and Burro Program by selling as many as 90,000 federally protected American mustangs for slaughter to avoid management costs and supply foreign markets with horsemeat. So far, citizens have held the line in favor of America’s iconic equine heritage.

As Congress discusses appropriations for 2019, we must continue to press our senators and representatives to stand with the 80 percent of Americans that demand protection for these animals.

Make your voice heard today via the online form at Tinyurl.com/ SaveWildHorsesNow.

Horses make a landscape look beautiful. ~Alice Walker April 2018

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Why a Warming Planet is Harming Our Health

by Lisa Marshall

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amantha Ahdoot’s son Isaac was 9 years old when he collapsed from the heat while playing clarinet at band camp. It had been a record-hot summer following a mild winter and early spring, and Dr. Ahdoot, an Alexandria, Virginia, pediatrician, had already noticed a string of unusual cases: A toddler had contracted Lyme disease in the once tick-free region of Northern Maine. A teenager had suffered an asthma attack in February, a full month before she usually started taking allergy medicine. A displaced grade-schooler from out of town arrived traumatized after fleeing a hurricane-ravaged home with her family. But it wasn’t until she saw her son laying on a gurney in the emergency room

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with an IV in his arm that she fully connected the dots.

“I was aware that the weather had changed a lot since I was kid. But it really didn’t hit home until that day that climate change could affect my health and the health of my children personally,” recalls Ahdoot. “I realized it would be a betrayal of my duty as a pediatrician to sit back and do nothing about it.”

Health Care Alert

Ahdoot, now a vocal climate change activist, is among a growing number of health-

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care professionals that have begun to reframe climate change not as a concern for elsewhere or the future, but as a pressing U.S. public health issue today. In one recent survey of 1,200 allergists, 48 percent said climate change is already affecting their patients a “great deal” or a “moderate amount.” In another survey of lung specialists, 77 percent said they were seeing patient symptoms grow more severe due to worsening climate-related air quality.

In a sweeping review published last October in The Lancet medical journal, a team of healthcare professionals proclaimed that the human symptoms of climate change are “unequivocal and potentially irreversible,” noting that since 2000, the number of people in the United States exposed to heat waves annually has risen by about 14.5 million, and the number of natural disasters annually has increased 46 percent.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has also begun to weigh in with a Climate-Ready States and Cities Initiative to help local health departments brace for everything from the hazardous air quality associated with more forest fires to the spread of vector-borne diseases like Zika and West Nile as the range and season of mosquitoes and ticks expands.

Meanwhile, groups like the newly formed and expansive Medical Society Consortium on Climate & Health, to which Ahdoot belongs, are being proactive. Its doctors are greening their offices, swapping cars for bikes, buses or carpooling, lobbying lawmakers and encouraging their patients to undertake measures to prevent the problem from worsening. In the process, they say, they might even improve their own health.

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public to understand that climate change is not just about polar bears or receding glaciers in the Arctic, but also about our children and our health here and now,” says Ahdoot.

Flora and Fauna Issues

During the past century, average temperatures have increased between 1.3 and 1.9 degrees Fahrenheit, with annual increases accelerating in recent years as 2012, 2015, 2016 and 2017 all set records for ambient heat. Such rising temperatures, combined with increased rain and record-high atmospheric carbon dioxide levels, can have a significant impact on plants—both those that irritate or nourish us, says Howard Frumkin, a medical doctor who co-authored the Lancet report and teaches environmental and occupational health sciences at the University of Washington, in Seattle.

Wild, allergy-inducing plants like ragweed and poison ivy are flourishing. Poison ivy is growing faster, larger and more toxic as excess carbon prompts it to produce more of its rash-inducing compound, urushiol. “We are seeing the season for ragweed productivity expanding, with pollen levels rising higher and earlier and lasting longer by several weeks,” advises Frumkin. In 2016, residents of Minneapolis, Minnesota, endured a ragweed season that was 21 days longer than in 1990. Other, desirable crops, like grains, do worse in hotter carbon-rich climes, producing less protein and other nutrients, Frumkin notes.

Meanwhile, bugs are thriving, with longer seasons and wider ranges in which to reproduce. Mosquitoes’ capacity to transmit dengue fever—the world’s fastest-growing mosquito-borne illness—has risen by 11 percent since 1950, more than half of that just since 1990, according to the Lancet report. Further, the tick that carries Lyme disease is now present in 46 percent of U.S. counties, up from 30 percent in 1998. “My physician colleagues used to treat two or three cases a month during tick season,” says Dr. Nitin Damle, a physician at South County Internal Medicine, in Wakefield, Rhode Island. “Now each of us sees 40 to 50 new cases each season.”

Five Steps to Take Today

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Swap tailpipes for pedals: Bike

or walk instead of driving, especially for distances of less than two miles, which comprise 40 percent of all car trips.

A study in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives found that if everyone did this in just 11 cities in the Midwest, not only would carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions fall, but it would extend 1,300 lives and save $8 billion in healthcare costs due to better air quality and less sedentary lifestyles.

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Eat less red meat: Producing

red meat results in five times more climate-warming emissions per calorie than chicken, pork, dairy or eggs, according to a study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science. It also creates 11 times more emissions than the production of potatoes, wheat or rice.

Eating less red meat can also decrease an individual’s risk of certain cancers.

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Encourage hospitals and doctors’ offices to go green:

The healthcare system is responsible

Heat Pollution

Rising heat can also aggravate lung conditions because it promotes the production of ozone, a major lung irritant. With prolonged heat often come wildfires. When one burned for three months in North Carolina in a recent summer, researchers discovered that residents of counties affected by the smoke plume showed a 50 percent increase in emergency trips due to respiratory illness.

Like Isaac, more kids are ending up in hospitals due to soaring temperatures, with U.S. emergency room visits for heat illnesses up by 133 percent between 1997 and 2006.

Ahdoot recalls a young football player from Arkansas that showed signs of weakness and fatigue during practice, but wasn’t treated right away. He ended up with heat stroke, kidney failure and pulmonary edema and ultimately required kidney dialysis. “Every summer now,

for about 10 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions, according to a recent study by researchers at the Yale School of Medicine, in New Haven, Connecticut. Boston-area hospitals recently slashed their overall emissions by 29 percent in five years.

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Plant more trees: As they grow,

trees remove carbon dioxide from the air. Being around green space has also been shown to boost mental and cognitive health.

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Show compassion: Americans,

per capita, emit six times more CO2 than the global average, according to research by Jonathan Patz, a medical doctor who directs the Global Health Institute at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In a TED Talk, he observed that U.S. lowerincome populations and those in developing countries are often hit hardest by gaseous emissions. “Those most vulnerable to the health impacts of climate change are often the least responsible,” he says.

“Doing something about this is a matter of compassion.”

I see the impacts of increasing temperatures and heat waves on kids,” she says.

Climate change can also impact mental health, according to a recent review by the American Psychological Association. Exposure to natural disasters can lead to posttraumatic stress disorder. Plus, according to research institutions including the University of California, San Diego, and Iowa State University, chronic heat, especially at night, can interfere with sleep and even lead to aggressive behavior.

Then there’s the worry about what to do about it, and whether it will be enough. “When you talk with people about what is affecting them, climate is definitely one of the things stressing them out,” says Thomas Doherty, Psy.D., a psychologist in Portland, Oregon.

“There’s a sense of mystery and powerlessness around it that weighs on people.”

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Fresh Perspective, New Hope

Mona Sarfaty, a family physician who is now director of the Medical Society Consortium on Climate & Health, attests that 69 percent of Americans are aware that climate change is occurring, and more than half agree that human activities are at least partly to blame. Yet only a third believe it could ever harm them personally. “So much of the early focus was on the receding glaciers and the penguins,” she says. “People today still think it will affect ‘those other people over there,’ but not them.”

She agrees with the recent focus on imminent health issues, and is encouraged that a growing number of healthcare professionals feel it’s their duty to inform their patients about climate change to mobilize action.

“When you talk about climate change not only in terms of the health impact it has on individuals and families, but also in terms of the real-time benefits of taking action against it, people are a lot more interested in doing something,” says Sarfaty.

For instance, shifting to clean energy sources like wind and solar instead of coal can effect better air quality and easier breathing now. Cycling or walking to work rather than driving can reduce carbon emissions, boost feel-good brain chemicals and keep weight in check. Writing letters to editors or attending rallies to urge lawmakers to pass climate-friendly policies can not only fend off the anxiety and depression that comes with feeling helpless, but also effect real change.

Ahdoot is taking these steps now. She has solar panels on her roof, is assisting the local hospital to reduce its carbon footprint, takes public transportation to work and encourages her kids to walk whenever possible. “I don’t feel powerless at all. I feel empowered and optimistic,” she says. “The more we know, the more we are moved to act. We can all do something small every day to protect our climate.”

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Paul Hawken Shares a Plan to Reverse Global Warming

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or author Paul Hawken, a leading environmental entrepreneur working with a coalition of research fellows, advisors and expert reviewers, the climate goal is drawdown, or reversing global warming—the point in atmospheric time when the concentration of greenhouse gases peaks and begins to decline on a year-to-year basis. Hawken edited Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming, a compendium of the 100 most substantive solutions that already exist.

Why is drawdown the goal?

If we don’t name the goal, we are unlikely to achieve it. To date, language like mitigation, stabilization and reduction has been used to address climate change. These goals are not particularly ambitious and will do little to preserve civilization. Those verbs are about slowing the amount of released gases, but do not reverse them. If you are going the wrong way down a road which heads straight over a cliff, slowing down is not a helpful goal.

We need to turn around, and that is what drawdown research is all about.

Why and how did you do the research?

We wanted to know if it was game over with respect to global warming, or could we reverse the buildup of greenhouse gases with techniques and practices already underway?

We gathered a qualified and diverse group of 70 researchers from around the world to identify, research and model the 100 most substantive existing solutions. They modeled the impact the solutions will have if they continue to scale in a rigorous, but reasonable way, and what the cost and profits would be. All carbon data was based on peer-reviewed science. Economic data came from respected international institutions

poverty while mitigating emissions by curbing population growth.

Ranked seventh, family planning, particularly in low-income countries, impacts world population. For women to have children by choice rather than chance and to plan their family size and spacing is a matter of autonomy and dignity.

Together, these two solutions would account for significant reduction in greenhouse gases by 2050. The United Nations estimates a difference between the high and median population projections in 2050 of 10.8 billion versus 9.7 billion. The difference is almost entirely determined by availability of family planning.

Are you optimistic about achieving the goal? like the World Bank. The goal of the book was to present the findings and describe the solutions in ways that fascinated and informed, accompanied by images that enlivened and inspired.

What are the top 10 solutions?

The top 10 solutions, in order, are: refrigerant management, wind turbines, reduced food waste, plant-rich diet, tropical forests protection, educating girls, family planning, solar farms, silvopasture—the intentional combination of trees, forage plants and livestock as an integrated, intensively managed system—and rooftop solar. All 100 are listed at Drawdown.org/solutions-summary-by-rank.

Did any of the solutions surprise you?

None of the solutions surprised us, but their rankings did. For example, educating girls, number six, has a dramatic bearing on global warming. Women with more years of education have fewer, healthier, children and actively manage their reproductive health. Educated females realize higher wages and greater upward mobility, contributing to economic growth. Education is the most powerful lever available for breaking the cycle of intergenerational

Drawdown is not about optimism, hope or pessimism. It is a reality project. The science on climate change is amazing, if not stunning. It is the best problem statement humanity has ever created, which I see as a gift, not a curse. Global warming is feedback from the atmosphere. The Earth is a system, and any system that does not incorporate feedback fails. It holds true for our body, ecosystems, social systems and economic systems. The knowledge of global warming and its potential impacts is creating huge breakthroughs in energy, transport, agriculture, housing, urbanization and materials. If it wasn’t for the science of climate change, we would be destroying our planet faster than we already are.

Focusing repeatedly on the problem does not solve the problem. Diagnosis is not prognosis unless we give up. The science of what will happen if we do not act has been here for a long time. What Drawdown points out is that humanity is on the case. The plan we refer to in the book’s subtitle is not our plan; we found a plan being activated by the collective intelligence of humanity. This is a different story than one of gloom and doom.

It is a story of innovation, creativity and generosity—that is who we are.

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings.

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Foods that Go Easy on Water

Changing Our Diet to Cool the Climate Good Food Choices Enable Global Health

by Judith Fertig

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hree years ago, the New York Times added a new word to the world’s food vocabulary:

Climatarian (n.) A diet whose primary goal is to reverse climate change.

This includes eating locally produced food (to reduce energy spent in transportation), choosing pork and poultry instead of beef and lamb (to limit gas emissions), and using every part of ingredients (apple cores, cheese rinds, etc.) to limit food waste.

Changing our food choices to sup-

port this model can have a ripple effect.

Researchers at the University of California, Santa Barbara, in a 2017 study published in the journal Climatic Change, looked at how diets impact personal health, the healthcare system and climate.

They found that adopting a more plantbased diet reduces the relative risk of coronary heart disease, colorectal cancer and Type 2 diabetes by 20 to 40 percent.

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“It’s an enclosed system that runs 24/7, and it’s highly efficient from a waterusage standpoint because we recycle the water,” says William Shelton Jr., a fourthgeneration family farmer. “The only water that’s actually consumed is what’s taken up and transpired through the plants.”

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Such an approach involves considering the related water usage, greenhouse gas emissions and carbon footprint—the energy required to cultivate, harvest and transport food—plus processing associated food waste. Here are some top choices.

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Richards, of GreenEatz, in Mountain View, California. “You can reduce your footprint by a quarter by cutting down on red meats such as beef and lamb.”

An exception is the vegetarian staple of rice. According to researchers at Project Drawdown, a climate solutions organization in Sausalito, California, rice cultivation is responsible for at least 10 percent of agricultural greenhouse gas emissions and up to 19 percent of global methane emissions. New farming techniques, like mid-season draining of the rice paddies, could cut methane emissions by at least 35 percent.

Richards notes, “Meat, cheese and eggs have the highest carbon footprint; fruit, vegetables, beans and nuts, much lower.

The carbon footprint of a vegetarian diet is about half that of a meat-lover’s diet.”

Root crops such as carrots, radishes, potatoes and beets have a lower carbon footprint than above-ground plants due to less food waste. A beautiful beet is easier to grow than a bell pepper that blemishes more easily.

Seasonal, regional fruit, vegetables, herbs and honey have a lighter carbon impact because they are transported shorter distances. Usually what grows best in a region and is consumed locally is also best for the climate.

Foods naturally suited to their environment grow and taste better, and are packed with more nutrients, reports Sustainable Table, an educational nonprofit that builds healthy communities through sustainable eating habits (SustainableTable.org).

Hopeful Developments

New agricultural developments can also benefit our climate environment. According to Project Drawdown research, perennial grains and cereals could be pivotal in reaching soil, carbon and energy targets.

The Land Institute, in Salina, Kansas, has been working with the Rodale Institute, in Berks County, Pennsylvania, to develop a perennial wheat that would not have to be planted from seed each year. This would save soil, carbon and both human and machine energy.

Kernza, a new perennial grain proven to prosper in natural grasslands like the Great Plains, is not yet widely distributed.

Maria Speck, author of Simply Ancient Grains, advises, “With up to 15-foot-long roots, it can be harvested for five years and uses less fertilizer than conventional wheat. Kernza tastes almost like a cross between rice and wheat—sweet, grassy, mesmerizing.”

Michael Pollan, author of Food Rules: An Eater’s Manual and creator of the film Food, Inc., suggests we keep it simple: “Eat food, not too much, mostly plants.” Climatarians would add another guideline—eat as locally as possible.

Judith Fertig writes cookbooks plus foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

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elanie Monteith, of San Diego, California, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at age 24 and plagued by symptoms for 14 years. Simple daily tasks became challenging. She relied on walking aids and walls to keep from falling. Eventually, she quit her job. Every day tested her survival skills. Then, in late 2017, Monteith tried grounding and it changed her life.

Grounding, also called Earthing, refers to the discovery of major health benefits from sustained contact with the Earth’s natural and subtle electric charge. Recent research published in the Journal of Inflammation, Integrative Medicine: A Clinician’s Journal, Neonatology and Health indicates that grounding stabilizes the physiology in many ways, drains the body of inflammation, pain and stress, and generates greater well-being.

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sand. If this isn’t practical, special grounding mats and pads are available online for convenient indoor use while sitting or sleeping; people with compromised health often benefit from more time being grounded.

The activity restores a primordial electric connection with the Earth that has been lost with modern lifestyles. We wear shoes with insulating, synthetic soles and live and work elevated above the ground.

These overlooked lifestyle factors may contribute to increasing global rates of chronic illnesses. Grounding revitalizes us, akin to charging a weak battery, because our bodies operate electrically and our movements and thoughts are based on electrical signals. We are bioelectric beings.

Eighteen years of grounding research in a variety of indoor settings, plus grassroots feedback from around the world, clearly show that our bodies operate more effectively when grounded. We sleep better, have less pain, more energy and even look better. Here are some of the documented benefits.

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Reduction of chronic inflammation “Inflammation is intimately linked to most chronic and agingrelated diseases,” says Gaétan Chevalier, Ph.D., a visiting scholar at the University of California, San Diego, who has conducted multiple grounding studies. “Grounding seems to be nature’s way to reduce inflammation.”

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Enhanced blood flow Thick, sludgy blood is a common feature of diabetes and cardiovascular disorders. Several grounding studies have demonstrated a significant decrease in blood viscosity and enhanced blood flow.

“Grounding represents a potent circulation booster; a simple, yet profound preventive and therapeutic strategy,” says integrative cardiologist Dr. Stephen T. Sinatra, of Manchester, Connecticut, co-author of the book Earthing: The Most Important Health Discovery Ever!

Decreased stress Tracy Latz, a medical doctor and integrative psychiatrist in Mooresville, North Carolina, has found, “Patients with anxiety issues, including post-traumatic stress disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder and depression, often benefit from grounding.”

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“These babies have a lot of health challenges,” observes Dr. Charles Palmer, former chief of the center’s division of newborn medicine. “It seems that they are more relaxed when grounded.” More research is needed.

Within a few months of grounding both day and night, Monteith’s disease symptoms receded dramatically. Her balance and stability improved when standing and walking. She sleeps more deeply and has more energy. An eye issue for which there is no drug subsided.

She says her health continues to improve and she looks forward to living each day.

Troy Baker, a recovery consultant for special populations and chief program officer of the nonprofit Adapt Functional Movement Center, in Carlsbad, California, who has been overseeing Monteith’s exercise training schedule, has observed a reduction in the effects of multiple sclerosis since she started grounding. “Her body is more fluid, not as stiff. She moves much better, with increased energy and stamina.”

For more information on grounding, visit EarthingInstitute.net.

Martin Zucker, a former Associated Press correspondent, has written about alternative medicine for 40 years and is co-author of the book Earthing.

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ardening is good for body and soul, but long hours and repetitive movements can negatively impact even the fittest body. While stiffness and pain patterns might manifest in the lower back, shoulders, legs and hands, performing a few yoga poses can lessen pain, increase flexibility, boost stamina and prevent injury.

“Every action needs a counter action for structural balance to be maintained. Repetitive movements can tighten fascia, restrict movement and compromise nerve impulses,” explains Ashville, North Carolina, yoga teacher and back care specialist Lillah Schwartz, author of Healing Our Backs with Yoga: An Essential Guide to Back Pain Relief. “What goes into spasm tends to remain in spasm,” observes Schwartz, who has helped many people overcome back pain and other chronic structural issues.

Practicing yoga before, during or after spending time outside also promotes mind-body awareness which helps us tune into our body’s natural rhythms and prevent physical problems in the first place. Here are some basics to consider when working in the garden.

Be Aware

Great agility and strong muscles cannot compensate for being in one position too long, over-reaching or fatigue. “Listen to your body’s messages such as, ‘It’s time for a rest,’ or, ‘That’s too heavy,’” recommends Schwartz. Remember to take regular breaks to rest, stretch and drink water.

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3. Straddle Forward Fold pose (Prasarita Padottanasana) 4. Standing Scissor Twist (Parivrtta Hasta Padasana) standing 5. Locust pose (Salabhasana) 6. Squat Pull Spinal Traction (Ardha Malasana in traction)

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“Conscious breathing involves both the body and the mind. Long, slow inhalations and exhalations help us tune into our body,” says Schwartz. “Using long breaths when stretching in the garden can help muscles find relief.”

To reduce pain:

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n Stop and breathe. Take slow, deep breaths with a pause (inhalation retention) between inhalation and exhalation.

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n Don’t resist the pain or allow self-judgment. n Wait for a release.

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Bringing mindfulness to garden work not only helps prevent injury, but helps make it a more enjoyable experience. Here are a few more tips.

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Strike a Pose

Doing yoga regularly will condition the body, but incorporating asanas, or poses, while gardening can be both a fun and practical way to avoid overstressing certain muscle groups and keep the spine and hamstrings supple. Using props in the garden environment such as fences, a wall or a chair can provide convenient support.

Feel free to perform all poses before or after gardening, and all except numbers one and five in the garden.

n If rising early, begin time in the garden with a Warrior 1 pose while facing east. n Be mindful of feeling the breeze when it brushes the skin and pause to breathe deeply. n Notice the music of the birds or other pleasing sounds in the surrounding environment.

1. Downward Facing Dog pose (Adho Mukha Svanasana) with

n Stop to drink some water and take pleasure in the garden’s beauty and bounty.

2. Warrior 1 pose (Virabhadrasana I)

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INDIGENOUS WISDOM Elders Urge Us to Reimagine Life

by Anita Sanchez

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spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it. ~Edith Wharton

irst, 27 indigenous elders from 23 North American tribes, two African tribes, a Tibetan Buddhist and a Sami from Finland gathered at Turtle Mountain, in Dunseith, North Dakota, in 1994. Recently, 13 elders from 10 tribes from Russia, Columbia, South Africa and the U.S. gathered in Kauai, Hawaii. Other such gatherings, too, are participating in a shared prophecy supporting world salvation.

They offer humanity four sacred gifts of wisdom rooted in their life experiences. This is our invitation to receive them.

Power to Forgive the Unforgivable Forgiveness is releasing ourselves from the prison of pain, hurt or mistreatment. It takes courage and self-love to do this. The reward of this act is freedom to use our energy to create what is life-giving to our self and the lives of those we touch.

Power of Unity

This is a time for us all to become and remain united and steadfast, repairing the world from the misuse of power and greed. When we choose to stand in the circle of unity, there is strength. Each of us has an important part to play in the circle of life to sustain precious relationships among people, Earth and spirit for ourselves, our children and future generations.

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Indigenous elders tailor their healing practices to the whole human being, using good medicine, defined as anything or anyone that brings into positive alignment the spiritual, mental, emotional and physical levels. Healing can take many forms, based on tradition, the healer, patient and nature, yet four basic elements or practices are consistent: listening, supportive relationships, unconditional love and committing to creative, positive action.

Power of Hope Hope springs from the choice to tap into an infinite energy source. It may not be understood by modern science, but indigenous wisdom keepers behold an inner certainty of something bigger than us all. When we open ourselves to hope, it is possible to release the pressure and desire to try to know something about everything, and instead free our imagination to create expansive possibilities.

Anita Sanchez, Ph.D., is a transformational leadership consultant, speaker, coach and author of the new book, The Four Sacred Gifts: Indigenous Wisdom for Modern Times, from which this was adapted. For videos and a song, visit FourSacredGifts.com.

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The Critical Importance of Proper Mercury Removal and Detox

by Dr. Yolanda Cintron, DMD

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here do we start with detox?

Many patients are exhausted and confused with the contradictions of opinions on how to proceed to regain the health and vitality they once had. If you are one of these people, I want to encourage you. God is amazing and He has designed your body to detoxify from mercury and other heavy metals, pollutants and the imbalances in your gut, digestive tract, brain, etc. Pray and ask the living God that resides in you for guidance. Jesus said to the disciples, “I must leave you now, I will leave you with The Counselor, The Holy Spirit of God.” John 14:26 To fully detox your body, you must start by removing the source of the toxicity. You want to detox and you are committed to the necessary process performed by a biological dentist of removal of your amalgam silver fillings that contain 50 percent mercury, a toxic metal that can cause extreme damage to your health. Great!

Because mercury’s toxicity is related to inappropriate binding to other molecules like sulfur, after removal of the amalgam fillings, it is important you find a knowledgeable biological doctor to work the toxicity out. This process may take a few years, depending on your body’s ability to detox, rebuild and regenerate itself. Some people are fast, slow or super slow detoxifiers.

Low progesterone levels make you a slow detoxifier. Genetics, diet and your intestines also play a big role.

We all have read or been told about these health musts and may do some or all of these: 1. Get 8 to 9 hours of sleep (put electronics away 3 hours before your bedtime).

2. Drink plenty of healthy water (sans fluoride and chlorine).

3. Optimize your diet, get food sensitivity testing if needed, avoid highly allergenic foods (peanuts) or contaminated foods (like milk), sugars, fast, processed or packaged foods, go organic.

4. Ingest lots of Vitamin C (1 to 2 grams per day orally).

5. Again, drink plenty of fresh, pure water (like Fiji), avoid chlorinated or distilled water - you need minerals.

6. Increase the blood flow and circulation of toxins out of your body by daily exercise and sweat; Infrared sauna, Bemer technology and Biomat can help.

7. Take amino acids and trace minerals as our foods are not as rich in nutrients as they were in the 1950s.

8. Stop smoking.

9. Stop complaining and ask yourself what you are grateful for right now.

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movements, ideally one after every meal (flaxseed oil is a bowel booster).

11. Increase levels of glutathione, eat fermented superfoods rich in sulfur-based photo nutrients like cabbage, garlic, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, radishes and wasabi.

Raw garlic or raw garlic oil are powerful detoxifiers as well as haritaki extract and pine bark extract. There may be other binders so it is best your doctor designs a protocol for your specific needs, giving your body periodic breaks in between.

One thing upon which we all agree is that we are seeing people younger and younger getting sick. We have heard it all, from autism to neuropathies to vaccines for kids and flu shots.

How can we find balance as human beings? What things are really necessary? What are we willing to give up that is stressing us?

I pray that you will take a few minutes to reflect on your habits, how they affect you, your mind, spirit, soul, body, family and environment. And while you review and take an inventory and make some new distinctions, make some adjustments and decide to think empowering thoughts and choose empowering actions that will positively impact you and others to increase the quality of life and health awareness, to leave a legacy of Love, faith and hope, the greatest of these is Love, and will remain forever.

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iving green isn’t difficult or expensive. Start small, one room at a time.

Defrosting trays have been available for a while, and although they aren’t a miracle solution, they are ecofriendly and easy to clean; thawing most meats, seafood and vegetables usually takes just 30 to 60 minutes. It’s one way to avoid using the microwave.

Most cutting boards of sustainable bamboo or cork originate in China, creating a big carbon footprint. Glass boards are breakable and hard on knives. Consider planet-friendly boards made of recycled cardboard and food-grade plastic combined with flax husks.

A countertop convection oven set about 25 degrees lower circulates heated air to cook food 25 to 30 percent faster and more evenly than a conventional oven; it uses less energy and has fewer emissions.

Foods come out crispier, which also makes for great veggie chips. A conventional oven is still best for soufflés, breads or cakes that rise as they bake.

Replace chemical-coated nonstick pans, disposable parchment paper and aluminum foil with reusable, eco-friendly, U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved

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silicone mats. They are easy to clean, affordable and available in many sizes and shapes.

Run the dishwasher when full and at night. Off-peak hours won’t cut the electric bill, but are more efficient for the power plant, reducing its energy footprint.

Skip the garbage disposal to save water and energy. Use food waste for plantnurturing compost. Plastics numbered 1, 3, 6 or 7 are prone to leaching into food or drinks. Recycle or repurpose those already on hand to store craft items, small toys or office supplies.

On the Floor Keep floors clean and healthy by leaving shoes at the door. They track in dirt, pesticides, chemicals, pet waste and leaked fluids from vehicles. Slippers or socks with a grip sole keep feet warm and prevent falls.

Bamboo flooring is sustainable and eco-friendly, but is also shipped from China. Using local products reduces shipping costs, supports American businesses

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and can give the home a unique design.

“Logs salvaged from the bottom of the Penobscot River turn into flooring, ceilings and accent walls,” advises Tom Shafer, coowner of Maine Heritage Timber, in Millinocket. “The cold temperature preserves the wood and gives it a natural patina. It’s now available in peel-and-stick, affordable planks called timberchic. Planks have an eco-friendly, UV-cured finish.”

For more flooring tips, see Tinyurl. com/Eco-FriendlyFloors.

In the Bathroom Instead of air freshener sprays, hang petand child-safe plants.

Use fast-drying towels up to four times before washing. Hand towels see more frequent use, so change every other day. Longer wear makeup stays longer on a washcloth; to prevent reintroducing germs to the face, use a facecloth only once.

All-natural cleaning products are easy to find or make. For some tips, see Tinyurl. com/LovelyEcoLoo.

In the Bedroom From sheets and bedding to a fluffy robe, choose eco-friendly organic cotton in white, or colored with environmentally safe, non-metallic dyes.

Blue light from a smartphone, computer, tablet or TV can foster sleeplessness.

“I keep all devices out of my bedroom and block all unnatural light,” says Leslie Fischer, an eco-minded mom and entrepreneur in Chicago, who reviews mattresses for adults and babies at SustainableSlumber. com. “I sleep on a fantastic mattress that won’t fill my room with pollution.”

A good pillow is a necessity. Citrus Sleep rates the Top Ten Eco Options at Tinyurl.com/NaturalPillowPicks.

Mattresses should be replaced every eight years. In the U.S., an average of 50,000 end up in landfills each day. California law requires manufacturers to create a statewide recycling program for mattresses and box springs. An $11 recycling fee, collected upon each sale, funds the Bye Bye Mattress program. Connecticut and Rhode

Island also recycle them. “An alternative is extending mattress use with a topper,” says Omar Alchaboun, founder of topper-maker Kloudes, in Los Angeles.

What and Where to Recycle Find out where and what to recycle at Earth911.com. Enter the item and a zip code or call 1-800-cleanup.

Going green is money-saving, environmentally wise and coming of age, which makes eco-friendly products easier to access. Earth Day is a perfect time to make simple changes that can have long-lasting and far-reaching results.

Connect with the freelance writer via AveryMack@mindspring.com.

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movement is afoot to get kids grounded in nature. Wilderness awareness programs, also known as primitive skills or Earth-based education, teach life-changing survival skills that build courage, compassion and camaraderie.

“We help youth experience a true aliveness in nature. Kids gain knowledge of the outdoors and increase awareness, confidence and self-reliance, while having fun, positive experiences,” says Dave Scott, founder of the Earth Native Wilderness School (EarthNativeSchool.com), in Bastrop, Texas. They often go on to enthusiastically share what they’ve learned about natural flora and fauna with their families.

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Youth engaged with organizations like this one enjoy gaining nature-oriented survival skills, such as making bows, baskets, shelters and fire. “By making a bow out of a particular type of tree, children discover what type of habitat the tree prefers and

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how to harvest it sustainably. Indigenous skills like animal tracking also help them relate to wildlife and develop empathy for animals,” says Scott.

“When you learn to trust rather than fear nature, you’re more likely to take care of it,” adds Rick Berry, founder of 4 Elements Earth Education (4eee.org), a Nevada City, California, nonprofit that helps kids and adults connect with planet Earth via immersion in nature. Leaving room for spontaneity and improvisation is important.

While infusing indigenous knowledge into their curriculum, wilderness programs emphasize universal principles such as deep understanding of local environments and life’s interconnectedness. “Fire making is for everybody. Shelter making is for everybody. We are all caretakers of the land,” says Berry.

Physical and other challenges, such as walking blindfolded through the woods, heighten sensory perception while building confidence. “The landscape is a great

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teacher with its uneven ground and obstacles, posing an opportunity to learn agility, practice balance and ultimately, expand awareness,” says Simon Abramson, associate director of Wild Earth (WildEarth.org), in High Falls, New York.

Nature-immersion programs like Wild Earth’s further help kids sharpen their observation skills through activities like learning to identify birdsongs and trees.

During a popular activity called “sit spot”, children learn to sit quietly, listen and observe from a specific location they may revisit over the course of a day or year to witness nature’s varied beauty. Another time, they may try “foxwalking”, creeping silently and slowly, or test their “owl vision”, using peripheral vision. For younger kids, instructors may incorporate such skills into a game like “coyote or rabbit,” where by staying still, they can avoid detection by a predator.

Kids learn to listen both to nature and their own inner voice, which can be chal-

lenging in the midst of dominating peers and authority figures. “We build on the tradition of vision quest, in taking time to get quiet in nature and hear what the heart is saying,” says Berry.

Activities may be patterned after natural cycles of the seasons, the four directions and diurnal rhythms. On a bright morning, emphasis is on high-energy, outward-facing activities; day’s end brings a pause to reflect, glean and share what participants have made and learned.

Lasting Life Lessons

Mother Nature’s lessons can be hardearned, but the outdoor trials that kids experience are often their most honored and memorable moments. Whether youths try out a wilderness program for a season or stay on for years, Earth-based learning can have an enduring impact.

They help foster healthy relationships not only with the Earth, but with other people, according to Samuel Bowman, a

More Wilderness Resources

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hese resources will help parents and educators connect with quality, nature-based learning.

Coyote’s Guide to Connecting with Nature (CoyotesGuide.com) is an inspirational publication for teachers, mentors and parents based on ancient worldwide cultural wisdom, including mythic animal stories, nature-based ceremonies and survival tools.

The Tracker School (TrackerSchool. com), founded by wilderness expert Tom Brown in 1978, offers 75 classes on wilderness survival skills and a list of tracker clubs and affiliates across North America and beyond. Tom Brown’s Field Guide to Nature and Survival for

Children is another respected resource.

Children & Nature Network (ChildrenAnd Nature.org) connects children, families and communities with nature through evidencebased resources and tools, broad-based collaboration and grassroots leadership. This international initiative was co-founded

by Richard Louv, renowned author of Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder.

program coordinator with the Wilderness Awareness School (WildernessAwareness. org), in Duvall, Washington. Team-driven activities like building a communal shelter can help kids learn how to work through conflict, listen to others and appreciate differences.

“The kids that have come through our programs prove to be creative problemsolvers prepared to handle just about anything. They have focus and commitment, and tend to be service oriented,” observes Abramson, noting that 60 percent of their instructors are alumni.

“Thinking back on kids we’ve worked with, you can often see their wilderness journey reflected in their paths as adults, how they are making choices with their heart and pursuing their passions,” concludes Berry.

Connect with April Thompson, in Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

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meditation each day

is essential, except when you are busy.

Then a full hour is needed.

~Saint Francis de Sales

Earth Skills Alliance (EarthSkills Alliance.com) is a collective of youth program leaders dedicated to Earth skills instruction. Its annual conference and other platforms share best practices and experiences.

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Nature’s Remedies How Animals Self-Medicate

by Sandra Murphy

Every species embodies a solution to some environmental challenge, and some of these solutions are breathtaking in their elegance. ~Linda Bender, Animal Wisdom: Learning from the Spiritual Lives of Animals

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rom birds and elephants to dolphins, animals, whether by instinct or learned behavior, have discovered ways to cope with parasites, pests, aches and pains. This science of self-medication is called zoopharmacognosy (zoo for animal, pharma for drug and cognosy for knowing).

At home, a dog or cat that eats grass is practicing it to eliminate parasites or hairballs.

Donald Brightsmith, Ph.D., of Texas A&M University, directs the Tambopata Macaw Project in the lowlands of southeastern Peru, studying the many macaws and other parrots that gather clay to eat as a supplement.

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diet, researchers now believe.

A pregnant elephant in Kenya’s Tsavo Park was observed by ecologist Holly Dublin, Ph.D., to travel miles to find a tree not normally eaten. Four days later, the elephant gave birth. Dublin discovered that Kenyan women make a drink from the same leaves and bark to induce labor.

While studying Bornean orangutans (Pongo pygmaeus) in the Sabangau peat swamp forest in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia, primatologist Helen MorroghBernard, Ph.D., of the University of Exeter, UK, observed an orangutan chew the leaves of a plant that were not part of its usual diet until it formed a lather. The orangutan spit

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We feel the answers for the future will be found in the past, not in chemical factories. ~Ira Pastor out the leaves and used the lather much like humans apply a topical pain reliever.

While animals have been known to eat certain plants when ill, hers may be the first sighting of an animal creating a salve. Nearby villagers grind the leaves to make a balm for sore muscles and inflammation. Morrogh-Bernard believes humans learned this topical application from apes and passed it down through the generations.

In the Red Sea, bottlenose dolphins rub against bush-like gorgonian corals covered by an outer layer of antimicrobial mucus that may protect them from infection, according to dolphin researcher Angela Ziltener, of the University of Zürich, Switzerland.

“It’s amazing how much we’ve learned, but forgotten,” says Ira Pastor, CEO at Bioquark Inc., in Philadelphia, a life sciences company developing biologic products to regenerate and repair human organs and tissues. “We live with other organisms which from a health and wellness perspective are much further advanced than humans. No other species tries to cure with any single solution. Nature employs multiple options. We’re not appropriately imitating nature yet. We need to do more.”

Cindy Engel, Ph.D., of Suffolk, England, author of Wild Health: Lessons in Natural Wellness from the Animal Kingdom, says, “Animals rely on plants to provide them with the essentials of life, making their health intimately dependent on plant chemistry to provide everything they need to grow, repair damage and reproduce.”

She continues, “Wild animals carry diseases that affect livestock and humans. It’s sensible to explore why they’re successful in fending off the worst effects in order to find ways to improve our own health, instead of just trying to eradicate the disease. We can learn from behavioral self-help strategies animals employ.” Accomplishing this is more difficult than ever, she believes, because today’s severely shrinking habitat makes it hard to find truly wild animals and plants.

“Over the last 100 years, we’ve done a horrible disservice to all life by destroying habitat and exploring only a small percentage of what nature has to offer,” agrees Pastor. “As patents expire, pharma has to change. It’s important to develop botanicals. We’re advised to vary our diet and exercise, yet take the same dose of the same pill daily. We’ve studied dead organisms under microscopes, but living organisms, even as small as microbes, can communicate helpful positive reactions.”

Western medicine has strayed from what nature offers to keep us healthy. Now is the time to take care of both the planet and all living beings on it. “We’ve discarded thousands of years of evidence,” says Pastor.

“We cannot destroy the bounty of possibilities.”

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Offering the best of integrative Eastern and Western Medicine.

LIVER HEALTH

William H. Stager, DO, MS, FACOFP Clinical Assoc. Professor, Dept. Family Medicine, NSUCOM Clinical Asst. Professor, Dept. Family Medicine, LECOM

• AOBNMM Board Certified: Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine • AOBFP Board Certified: Family Practice • Cranial Osteopathy • Medical Acupuncture

Serving each person in body, mind and spirit to reach their highest light “Dr. Stager’s practice in West Palm Beach consists of integrating the best of Eastern and Western medicine, especially using gentle hands-on body work, body/ mind energy work and acupuncture. Dr. Stager treats a wide variety of patients from all over the world, of all ages, ranging from newborn to elderly; from common general health to neuromusculoskeletal problems.”

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and Milk Thistle

By William H. Stager, DO, MS, MPH, FAAFP, FAAMA, FAAO, FACOFP dist.

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ur liver is the second largest organ in the body (our skin is the largest) and certainly the most metabolically complex. Its many functions include: formation and excretion of bile; carbohydrate regulation; cholesterol, lipids and lipoprotein formation and regulation; protein, enzyme and clotting factor formation and distribution; immune system filtering of infectious foreign bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites and their toxins; and detoxification of drugs and most foreign substances. This hard-working and exquisitely complex organ orchestrates and performs all its myriad functions of homeostasis or internal balance throughout the day and night as one of the many important players in harmony with the larger symphony of our total being.

An organ so complex and busy, facing an infinite variety of challenges every day can also be susceptible to injury, dysfunction and disease. Virtually anything that the liver processes, ranging from infectious agents, chemicals, toxins and alcohol can all potentially damage it, given enough quantity, time, use and abuse.

We have all heard of liver conditions such as fibrosis, cirrhosis, hepatitis and various cancers. Did you know that liver diseases are the tenth leading cause of deaths in America? Did you know that there is a true epidemic in America now of hepatitis C, and that there are more cases of hepatitis C and more deaths from hepatitis C than from HIV/AIDS? So how can we take good care of this very important part of us, and what can we do to treat it when necessary?

We can always start with the huge subject of diet and exercise, because the quantity and quality of what we put into our bodies is

first and foremost. A healthy, fresh diet, free of chemicals, additives, preservatives, and toxins, etc. is basic and an enormous challenge in our world today. Knowing the risks and abstaining from harmful things that we eat, inhale or ingest in any form, such as alcohol, tobacco, and illegal substances are all a must.

Identifying, understanding and positively changing the behavior patterns that lead to destructive health habits is vital.

Proper exercise, breathing, strengthening and stretching are also part of a good health formula. The appropriate health professionals, books and literature and even legitimate websites on the internet can offer a wide variety of facts, opinions and solutions to the many aspects of diet and exercise available to us.

I wish to highlight one remedy in particular today, and that is “Milk Thistle”. Milk Thistle (silybum marianum) contains silymarin, one of the most liver-protecting substances known. Silymarin acts as an antioxidant and free radical scavenger, increases certain liver enzymes used in metabolism, and stimulates hepatocyte or liver cell regeneration.

It has been used since ancient Greek times for conditions ranging from snakebite (a toxin), and gallstones (bile). Ancient and more modern physicians used it for “melancholy”, or what we would call depression today, as the liver was associated with the emotions of anger and depression. More modern research has been conducted in our times throughout Europe, Asia and America with good results for conditions such as hepatitis A, B and C, cirrhosis and alcoholic liver diseases. Silymarin reduced levels of liver enzymes and bilirubin that were too high in these patients, increasing their liver functions and even survival time compared to untreated groups.

If you have a liver condition, after consulting the appropriate healthcare professional, silymarin in doses of approximately 200400 mgs per day seems to be safe with few side effects. Patients who are allergic to plants in the Asteraceae family, such as thistles, daisies and artichokes, may have to avoid it due to allergic crossreactivity. There is also no data that milk thistle is safe in pregnancy and lactation, so it should not be used by mothers who are pregnant or nursing.

In addition, there are several herbs that have shown hepatotoxic reactions in some people, so they should generally be avoided in people with liver diseases. These are: chaparral, comfrey, germander, ma huang, mistletoe, senna, skullcap, and valerian.

William H. Stager, DO, MS, MPH, FA MA, FAAO, FACOFPAOBNMM Board Certified: Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine/Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine. AOBFP Board Certified: Family Medicine. Medical Acupuncture. Clinical Professor, Department of Family Medicine, NSUCOM. Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Family Medicine, LECOM Medical Director, Flagler Institute for Rehabilitation, Inc. 311 Golf Road, Suite 1100, West Palm Beach, FL 33407 Tel. 561-832-1894, Fax 561-832-1590.

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Calm Abiding Meditation Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. & Sundays at 10 a.m.

All Good Buddha & Remembrance Practice Sun., April 29 at 10 a.m.

Heart Sutra Practice Tues., April 10 & 24 at 7:30 p.m.

Ngondro Practice Sat., April 7 & 21 at 10 a.m.

Buddha Sadhana Practice Sat., April 14 at 10 a.m.

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SUNDAY APRIL 1 BUDDHIST TOOLS FOR HAPPINESS: techniques for understanding our mind; for a happier and a more satisfying and meaningful life. Every Sunday 11am-12:30pm. Thubten Kunga Ling Center 201 SE 15th Ter,Suite 206, Deerfield Beach. Visit www.

ThubtenKungaLing.org for other upcoming events WALKING THE RED ROAD with Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed-blood Cherokee; 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm; $25. Learn more about the basics of the Native Americans approach to Spirituality, also called the “Good Red Road” and how it can benefit you. Questions about Native American Spirituality are welcomed. 1489 North Military Trail, Suite 209, West Palm Beach 33409. Registration required: call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com JOURNEY WITH THE DRUM with Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed-blood Cherokee; 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm; $15. This is a Native American style guided meditation journey, to the background of a Native American floor drum. No previous experience necessary. 1489 North Military Trail, Suite 209, West Palm Beach 33409. Registration required: call 561-3333372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com NATIVE AMERICAN HAND DRUMMING CIRCLE with Grandfather Rick McBride, mixedblood Cherokee; 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm, Donation.

Traditional Native American style drumming with hand drums and singing of Lakota Prayer songs; no drumming experience is required. Native American style drums are available to borrow. A spiritual experience suitable for everyone. 1489 North Military Trail,

Suite 209, West Palm Beach 33409. RSVP required: call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail. com; details at www.rauberts.com

GODDESSES OF SOUTH FLORIDA - Local photographer and artist Francesca Bliss will be displaying her inspirational and empowering series Goddesses of South Florida in a photography exhibit at the James Rutherford Community Center in Boca Raton, Florida for the month of April. In the Goddesses of South Florida, the artist exhibits photographs of strong women, leaders in their community, who inspire and empower others.

MONDAY APRIL 2 MONTHLY CHAPTER MEETING, Okeeheelee Nature Center 7715 Forest Hill Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL. Meet up with fellow hikers and socialize with refreshments at 7:00 p.m. The meeting and program begin at 7:30 p.m. Contact Florida Trail Assn.: Roy Moore, 561-422-2189. Public is welcome.

MEDITATION EVERY DAY at 12:30 @ Yoga Journey Studio, 1950 Glades Road, Boca Raton in the Wyndam Hotel (5th floor). Monday through Friday. 30 minutes of blissful breath work, mantra and relaxation.

Investment $10.

CRYSTAL SINGING BOWL EVENT with Margaret Ann Lembo. Handwrite your intentions and desires for what you want to manifest in the next 28 days.

Come with a written list of what you are manifesting.

The sound produced by crystal singing bowls, which are made of quartz, brings positive effects and changes in the body, specifically the autonomic, immune and endocrine systems. Join Margaret Ann Lembo to realign and manifest your true self and purpose with

sound healing and realignment. 10:00 - 11:45 AM, $27 prepayment required; non-refundable. Prepayment closes at 3:00 PM the day BEFORE the event.

Maximum 25 people. At The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www.TheCrystalGarden.com. Call 561-369-2836 to register.

NOTE: To attend please come purse-free!

AGAPE COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE Mondays from Noon-1:00pm at Agape Healing Arts, 385 Tequesta Drive Suite 4 Tequesta FL 33469. We use a sliding scale of $25 - $50 per treatment. You decide what you can afford. The mission of AGAPE Community Acupuncture is to make acupuncture accessible to EVERYBODY. We provide acupuncture treatments in a warm and welcoming community setting at a cost that you help determine. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

TUESDAY APRIL 3 PRENATAL YOGA with Alison Berkery. Tuesdays at 6pm at Agape Healing Arts, 385 Tequesta Drive Suite 4 Tequesta FL $18/single class or $60/series of 4. Prenatal yoga is specifically designed for the amazing journey of pregnancy. This class is perfect for any level of yoga experience including new students. Linking yoga postures to breath will lead you to find balance and awareness to the mind, body and spirit. Connect deeply to yourself and your baby while making friends with other expecting mothers in a safe, open environment.

TRANSFORMATIONAL BREATH® w/Jamar Join us for a profound and deeply moving process that helps integrate, re-program and release negative beliefs or behaviors, replacing them with new feelings of passion, joy and hope. Experience the benefits and application of a full, deep, connected breath. Eliminate restrictive breathing patterns. 6:30-8:30PM Cost $45 or $40 by 4/2 To Register or For More Information Call: 561-630- 2280 or visit JamarCenter.com. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, 4595 Northlake Blvd, Villa Palma Plaza, Suites 107 & 111, 150 yards west of Military Trail, PBG. FL 33418

WEDNESDAY APRIL 4 FREEDOM FROM STRESS 7-8:30 pm Wednesdays - Experience the ancient Raja Yoga Meditation.

This wisdom from the ages enables the soul to maintain happiness and peace no matter what the challenge. FREE. Delray Beach. Contact: 561-843-2296 www.brahmakumaris.org STONE PEOPLE MEDICINE READINGS with Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed-blood Cherokee.

These are private one on one Native American style readings available between 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm; $50 per 45 minutes reading. You must call to book your time slot and other days and times are also available. Stone People have been used for millennia for

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receiving guidance from the Spirit world by Native Americans. If you need clarity on an issue, consider this old and profound reading technique. 1489 North Military Trail, Suite 209, West Palm Beach 33409.

Must register ahead of time: call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com

TAI CHI & CHI GONG with Dr. Keith Cini, Wednesdays at 12:00 at Agape Healing Arts, 385 Tequesta Drive Suite 4 Tequesta FL $18/single class or $60/series of 4. This gentle form of exercise can help maintain strength, flexibility, and balance, and could be the perfect activity for the rest of your life. Tai chi is often described as “meditation in motion,” but it might well be called “medication in motion.” Tai chi and qigong are two mind-body practices that originated in ancient China. As you begin to practice tai chi and qigong you can enjoy many health benefits such as; Improved strength, conditioning, coordination, and flexibility, Reduced pain and stiffness, Better balance and lower risk of falls and Enhanced sleep.

THURSDAY APRIL 5 SEEING AURAS - A GIFT OF THE SIXTH CHAKRA w/Jamar Have you ever wondered about auras, the colors, and what they mean? An Aura is an extension of your energy field that demonstrates your mental and emotional states, and the physical health of the body. We all have auras, and likewise the natural ability to see and read them. Learn the simple steps involved in utilizing vision in and on a new plain. Learn how to see, sense, and interpret auras within yourself and others. 6:30-8:30PM Cost is $40 or $35 by 4/4 To Register or For More Information Call: 561-630- 2280 or visit JamarCenter.com. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, 4595 Northlake Blvd, Villa Palma Plaza, Suites 107 & 111, 150 yards west of Military Trail, PBG. FL 33418

FRIDAY APRIL 6 HOLISTIC LIFE COACHING private sessions with Pearl Rauberts available between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm; $55 for 1 hour. Are you stressed, stuck, not achieving goals such as living a healthier lifestyle and need help in moving forward? Living a happy and successful life involves having a lifestyle that promotes health at all levels. Holistic Life Coaching helps you understand the need to pay attention to the emotional, mental, spiritual and physical aspects of your whole being, so that you can achieve your goals.

1489 North Military Trail, Suite 209, West Palm Beach 33409. Must register ahead of time (sessions available on many other times/days also): call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com PRIVATE PSYCHIC READING w/Countess Nadia Starella Schedule a one-on-one, in-person, private session with gifted Psychic Countess Nadia Starella.

She is a visionary, clairvoyant, international celebrity, and TV/radio star, who shares profound messages wrapped up in mirth. She is an enlightenment facilitator, romance counselor and charismatic speaker!

2-6PM Cost 15 min/$35, 30 min/$60, 45 min/$85, 60 min/$110 To Register or For More Information Call:

561-630- 2280 or visit JamarCenter.com. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, 4595 Northlake Blvd, Villa Palma Plaza, Suites 107 & 111, 150 yards west of Military Trail, PBG. FL 33418

ENERGY HEALING CIRCLE led by Pearl Rauberts, starts at 2:30 pm; Donation. Experience Rauberts’ Energy Healing Technique (REHT), a new & unique method of healing created by Pearl Rauberts. Arrive promptly as we start with a guided group meditation; each person then receives a short session of energy healing from Pearl. 1489 North Military Trail, Suite 209, West Palm Beach 33409. Must register ahead of time (limited number of places): call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com

SATURDAY APRIL 7 CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY - Join us from 9am - 9pm at Nutrition Smart for this FREE event full of demos, raffle baskets, food tasting, free vitamin & sports nutrition samples, acupuncture treatments, massages, henna tattoos, body scans, blood pressure checks & more. A day full of fun with surprise discounts! At Nutrition Smart 4155 Northlake Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 (561) 694-0644 GREENMARKET West Palm Beach Waterfront Every Saturday; 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. FREE The West Palm Beach GreenMarket is the area’s first and premier green market located on the scenic West Palm Beach Waterfront. Visitors can shop more than 90 vendors featuring the freshest and most unique offerings, including local produce, plants, exotic flowers, herbs, baked goods, gourmet foods, teas, coffee, specialty pet products and much more. The GreenMarket also features live music, unlimited mimosas for $10, free activities for kids, plus plentiful green space and seating for a morning of fun and relaxation.

JOHN PRINCE PARK WALK, 2520 Lake Worth Rd, Lake Worth, FL. Enjoy the pleasure of strolling in the park. 7:30 a.m. Contact Florida Trail Assn.: Paul Cummings, 561-596-4423. Public/Leisure.

ADVANCED SERIES – ART OF TOUCH LEVEL II WITH LESLIE GLICKMAN @ Yoga Journey Studio, 1950 Glades Road, Boca Raton in the Wyndham Hotel (5th floor). 12-6 pm. Join Leslie Glickman for an immersive hands on learning experience. Spend the day fully engaged with other teachers as you develop and refine your touch assisting skills. Explore complex poses and inversions as we dive in deep. Be prepared to adjust and be adjusted by others. This Level II workshop is for teachers only and participants will receive 5 CEU’s. Part ONE: 12:00-2:30pm Theory Pose Assessment. Hands on Touch Corrections. Part TWO: 3:00-6:00pm Advanced Poses – Inversions.

Deep Hip Openers - Arm Balances Investment - $108.

YOGA IN THE PARK WITH LESLIE GLICKMAN - Sanborn Square Park, Federal Hwy, Downtown Boca Raton 9 - 10am. Free Weekly Community Yoga Event.

THE “HOW TO” & “WHY BOTHER?” OF FORGIVING with Rick McBride, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, $50. When you find the gift in whatever you’re strug-

UPCOMING EVENTS WITH

PEARL RAUBERTS

1489 N. Military Trail Suite 209 West Palm Beach 33409

Energy Healing Circle Friday April 6 Starts at 2:30pm Donation

How to Meditate

Sunday April 8 11:30am to 1:00pm $15

Awakening with Angels Sunday April 8 2:00pm to 5:00pm $35

The Karmic Pact

Saturday April 14 11:15am to 1:15pm $20

Reiki Circle

Saturday April 14 Starts at 3:30pm Donation

Reiki Level I

Saturday April 21 9:30am to 5:00pm $150

Reiki Circle

Thursday April 26 Starts at 3:30pm Donation

Reiki Level II

Sunday April 29 9:30am to 5:00pm $150 Full details at

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gling to forgive, your perspective shifts and the issue begins to dissolve. Forgiveness & self-forgiveness are empowering: they raise self-esteem, dissolve guilt & fear, enable us to step into more productive and happy lives. Safe, compassionate, confidential environment within this workshop.1489 Military Trail, Suite 209, West Palm Beach 33409. Must register ahead of time: call 561-333-3372 or pearlrauberts@hotmail.com, details at www.rauberts.com

HISTORICAL WALKING TOUR (10 a.m.) Due to popular demand last season, the historical walking tours are back with regularity. The tours will begin “By the Banyan” at 10 a.m., last approximately an hourand-a-half, and end at the Johnson History Museum.

They will be amplified this year, to accommodate for larger groups, and led by architect and historian Rick Gonzalez. Tours will take place twice a month, starting on October 7. The cost is $10 per person and require a minimum of 10 reservations. Visitors can learn more and purchase tickets by visiting www.hspbc. org/events/#historytours or calling 561.832.4164 ext.

2. Proceeds benefit the Historical Society of Palm Beach County.

PRIVATE INTUITIVE/PSYCHIC READINGS w/Kristina Angelgate Kristina connects with your deceased loved ones, pets, angels, archangels & spirit guides in order to guide you through your life’s challenges. Kristina is a powerful medium who predicts down to the dates, days & months of future events.

Initially certified with Doreen Virtue in 1972 as an Angelic Communicator and Practitioner, she also holds other certifications with local spiritual masters, including Deirdre Abrami and Elsa Stokes in Florida.

Ph.D., WLS, ACR, AHP, ULC Minister. 12-4PM Cost 15 min/$35, 30 min/$60, 45 min/$85, 60 min/$110 To Register or For More Information Call: 561-630- 2280 or visit JamarCenter.com. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, 4595 Northlake Blvd, Villa Palma Plaza, Suites 107 & 111, 150 yards west of Military Trail, PBG. FL 33418 WORKING WITH CRYSTALS AS ORACLE TOOLS w/Mary Ellen Collins Join Mary Ellen Collins for a unique and interesting workshop learning how to create and read a crystal oracle. We will work with a set of tumbled crystals by creating a list of meanings for each crystal and learn how to cast them for divination and turn the results into a comprehensive

mark your calendar SEEKING A SPIRITUAL HOME? Quaker Silent Worship Sundays 10:30 am 823 N. A Street, Lake Worth ~ see webpage for details:

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reading. (We will have crystals available for class; participants do not need to bring crystals.) Whether you are a complete novice or an accomplished reader of oracle tools - or you simply love crystals and want to know more about them - this class is for you!

1:30-3:30PM Cost $35 or $30 by 4/6 To Register or For More Information Call: 561-630- 2280 or visit JamarCenter.com. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, 4595 Northlake Blvd, Villa Palma Plaza, Suites 107 & 111, 150 yards west of Military Trail, PBG. FL 33418

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4/10, 4/12, 4/14, 4/15, 4/17, 4/19, 4/21, 4/22 3rd Annual OCEAN TO LAKE HIKNG TRAIL. (OTLHT) Complete 63 miles of the OTLHT in 8 days this month!

In a popular series of day-hikes we walk the whole OTLHT while sleeping in our own bed. Hike all or some, you choose. Those who make all 8 days get the coveted OTLHT Patch! Details from the Florida Trail Assn. Contact: Scott Lunsford 561-441-1251 Public/ Moderate.

HIKE IN JONATHAN DICKINSON STATE PARK, 16450 S.E. Federal Highway, Hobe Sound, FL. Challenge yourself to a good long hike (around 7 to 12 miles) in JDSP. Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the front gate. Park requires entry fee. Bring lots of water. Contact Florida Trail Assn.: Mary Miller, 561-213-2189.

Public/Moderate.

HOW TO MEDITATE CLASS with Pearl Rauberts, 11:30am to 1:00pm, $15. Do you need to shut off the never-ending loop of busy thoughts and find peace? Have you tried to meditate and failed? Perhaps you need to learn a different approach. After helping you better understand different meditation techniques, Pearl will lead you through a short, guided meditation. All are welcome, including absolute beginners in meditation and those with some experience who wish to improve. 1489 Military Trail, Suite 209, West Palm Beach 33409. Must register ahead of time: call 561-333-3372 or pearlrauberts@hotmail.com, details at www.rauberts.com.

AWAKENING WITH ANGELS with Pearl Rauberts, Angel Messenger Practitioner; 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, $35. Could you use some help from the Angels?

This class will teach you about Angels, developing a relationship with them, communicating with them & receiving their help, especially with regard to your spiritual awakening. You will work with Angel cards to help you get closer to the Angels and increase your confidence in using Angel cards successfully at home.

Pearl will lead a meditation to help you be aware of the presence of Angels. 1489 North Military Trail, Suite 209, West Palm Beach 33409. Please register ahead of time; call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@ hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com.

MONDAY APRIL 9 AGAPE COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE Mondays from Noon-1:00pm at Agape Healing Arts, 385 Tequesta Drive Suite 4 Tequesta FL 33469. We use a sliding scale of $25 - $50 per treatment. You decide what you can afford. The mission of AGAPE Community Acupuncture is to make acupuncture accessible to EVERYBODY. We provide acupuncture treatments in a warm and welcoming community setting at a cost that you help determine. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY FREE Laura Norman Reflexology Training Webinar 8:00pm-9:00pm. Talk with Laura Norman about: How to Add to Your Services • Start a New Career • Earn $75-$150 an Hour • FREE Registration online at www.lauranorman.com. Learn about Laura Norman’s unique, holistic Method of Reflexology, including

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YOGA OF 12-STEP RECOVERY with Melanie Haraldson @ Yoga Journey Studio, 1950 Glades Road, Boca Raton in the Wyndham Hotel (5th floor). 7:459:15pm The Yoga of 12-Step Recovery (Y12SR) is a 12-step-based discussion and all-levels yoga practice open to anyone and everyone dealing with their own addictive behavior or affected by the addictive behavior of others. Investment $10.

PRENATAL YOGA with Alison Berkery. Tuesdays at 6pm at Agape Healing Arts, 385 Tequesta Drive Suite 4 Tequesta FL $18/single class or $60/series of 4. Prenatal yoga is specifically designed for the amazing journey of pregnancy. This class is perfect for any level of yoga experience including new students. Linking yoga postures to breath will lead you to find balance and awareness to the mind, body and spirit. Connect deeply to yourself and your baby while making friends with other expecting mothers in a safe, open environment.

WEDNESDAY APRIL 11 DEALING WITH AGING PARENTS with Joan Balarezo Passeggio When dealing with aging parents, we must remain compassionate and tender, understanding and patient. By tapping into your spiritual strength and cleansing, you are opening yourself to become more compassionate and loving. This is vital for us to become aware of how they can help and learn how to use our gifts. 6:30-8:30PM Cost $35 or $30 by 4/10 To Register or For More Information Call: 561-630- 2280 or visit JamarCenter.com. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, 4595 Northlake Blvd, Villa Palma Plaza, Suites 107 & 111, 150 yards west of Military Trail, PBG. FL 33418 STONE PEOPLE MEDICINE READINGS with Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed-blood Cherokee.

These are private one on one Native American style readings available between 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm; $50 per 45 minutes reading. You must call to book your time slot and other days and times are also available. Stone People have been used for millennia for receiving guidance from the Spirit world by Native Americans. If you need clarity on an issue, consider this old and profound reading technique. 1489 North

Military Trail, Suite 209, West Palm Beach 33409.

Must register ahead of time: call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com

UNDERSTANDING METAPHOR IN NATIVE AMERICAN STORY with Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed-blood Cherokee; 7:00pm to 8:30pm; $15. Often thought of as simple allegories, Native American stories are more profound than most people realize. Given the differences in common culture and indigenous understanding, exposing yourself to these stories can help you expand your spiritual maturity and tear down the many boxes imposed by common culture. 1489 North Military Trail, Suite 209, West Palm Beach 33409. To register, call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com TAI CHI & CHI GONG with Dr. Keith Cini, Wednesdays at 12:00 Agape Healing Arts 385 Tequesta Drive Suite 4 Tequesta FL $18/single class or $60/series of 4. This gentle form of exercise can help maintain strength, flexibility, and balance, and could be the perfect activity for the rest of your life.

Tai chi is often described as “meditation in motion,” but it might well be called “medication in motion.”

Tai chi and qigong are two mind-body practices that originated in ancient China. As you begin to practice tai chi and qigong you can enjoy many health benefits such as; Improved strength, conditioning, coordination, and flexibility, Reduced pain and stiffness, Better balance and lower risk of falls and Enhanced sleep.

THURSDAY APRIL 12 AUTISM RE-DEFINED - A SHIFT IN PERSPECTIVE. Join us for this April 12th from 6 - 7pm for FREE lecture to learn about the underlying biomedical & nutritional causes of your child’s symptoms & steps you can take right away to help yourself & your child.

Try her yummy, nutritious samples while you enjoy this very informative topic. Marina Livis, MSW is a clinical social worker & certified integrative nutrition health coach who specializes in working with children & families, with a special emphasis on developmental disorders. At Nutrition Smart 4155 Northlake Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 (561) 694-0644 SPIRITUAL LAWS: TOOLS FOR A RICHER LIFE - Free Spiritual Café at 7pm on Thursday, April 12th at the Publix Greenwise, 11231 Legacy Avenue, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410. Share informal conversation about dreams and other spiritual tools.

Unlock keys to understanding and meeting challenges we face in life. Presented by the Palm Beach County ECKANKAR Center. For information call our local ECKANKAR Center (561) 434-2003 or find us on www.meetup.com/ecankarinpalmbeach and on Facebook at ECKANKAR Palm Beach County.

For information about ECKANKAR— The Path of Spiritual Freedom visit www.eckankar.org.

RAUBERTS ENERGY HEALING TECHNIQUE private sessions with Energy Healer Pearl Rauberts available between 12:30pm and 6pm; $60 for 1 hour. Pearl will work with the healing energy to help you with a wide range of issues, both physical

and emotional. She has 30 years experience of healing in England and USA. Each session is customized to suit the client. 1489 North Military Trail, Suite 209, West Palm Beach 33409. Must register ahead of time (sessions available on many other times/days also): call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail. com; details at www.rauberts.com

TRANSFORMATIONAL BREATH® w/Jamar Join us for a profound and deeply moving process that helps integrate, re-program and release negative beliefs or behaviors, replacing them with new feelings of passion, joy and hope. Experience the benefits and application of a full, deep, connected breath. Eliminate restrictive breathing patterns. 6:30-8:30PM Cost $45 or $40 by 4/11 To Register or For More Information Call: 561-630- 2280 or visit JamarCenter.com. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, 4595 Northlake Blvd, Villa Palma Plaza, Suites 107 & 111, 150 yards west of Military Trail, PBG. FL 33418

FRIDAY APRIL 13 PRIVATE PSYCHIC TAROT AND CRYSTAL READINGS w/Mary Ellen Collins Mary Ellen is an intuitive and a professional certified tarot reader and crystal diviner who has been reading and teaching tarot and crystal oracle classes for over 10 years. During your reading, you will partner with her for guidance from your own higher self as manifested through the cards or crystals in order to gain clarity and focus for the events in your life. 2-6PM Cost 15 min/$35, 30 min/$60, 45 min/$85, 60 min/$110 To Register or For More Information Call: 561-630- 2280 or visit JamarCenter.com. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, 4595 Northlake Blvd, Villa Palma Plaza, Suites 107 & 111, 150 yards west of Military Trail, PBG. FL 33418 FEATURED EVENT: A TRANSFORMATIONAL BREATH® WEEKEND – April 13th - 15th - Reclaim Your SuperpowersTM w/Jamar The Reclaim Your Superpowers™ program allows us to experience hidden

and dynamic part of the mystical self by utilizing the energy of the Universal Life-force created through the unique breathing techniques used in Transformational Breath. The Breath is your most direct connection with Life Force Energy, and the essential flow of life occurs in each breath. This weekend is a wonderful way to explore and experience the power and breath work of a minimal commitment and maximum results! Fri 6PM-9PM, Sat 9AM-5PM, Sun 9AM-12PM Cost $375 or $299 by 3/30 To Register or For More Information Call: 561-630- 2280 or visit JamarCenter.com. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, 4595 Northlake Blvd, Villa Palma Plaza, Suites 107 & 111, 150 yards west of Military Trail, PBG. FL 33418

SATURDAY APRIL 14 SOUND OF SOUL EVENT - HU is the Sound behind all sounds, woven into the language of life. Join us as we sing HU together on Saturday, April 14th at 11:00 am, at the West Palm Beach ECKANKAR Center, 1695 Florida Mango Road, Suite 4, West Palm Beach, FL 33406. For information call (561) 434-2003 or find us on www.meetup.com/ecankarinpalmbeach.

You can learn more about HU at https://eckankarblog. org/sound-of-soul/ PSYCHIC INTUITIVE & MEDIUMSHIP READINGS w/Kat Macenas As a psychic, medium, and energy healer, Kat brings clarity and ease through her intuitive body, mind, and spirit. By allowing Source and love to flow through her, she has been able to ease stress and painful situations. 12-4PM Cost 15 min/$35, 30 min/$60, 45 min/$85, 60 min/$110 To Register or For More Information Call: 561-630- 2280 or visit JamarCenter.com. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, 4595 Northlake Blvd, Villa Palma Plaza, Suites 107 & 111, 150 yards west of Military Trail, PBG. FL 33418 YOGA IN THE PARK with Leslie Glickman – Sanborn Square Park, Federal Hwy, Downtown Boca Raton 9-10am Free Weekly Community Yoga Event.

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TRAIL MAINTENANCE. Work with fellow hikers to clear debris and trim the verge at a remote location in the county. Specifics to be announced, see our meetup website or Contact Florida Trail Assn.: Fred Davis, 561-779-0273. Public/Moderate.

catcher to take home. All materials provided for you and full guided instruction. 1489 North Military Trail, Suite 209, West Palm Beach 33409. Must register by 9 pm on 4/14: call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com, details at www.rauberts.com

THE KARMIC PACT led by Pearl Rauberts, 11:15 am to 1:15 pm, $20. We live many lives: before we reincarnate into this life, we make a contract with other souls with whom we have karma and we make a pact as to the roles we will play in each other’s lives.

Understanding this is very empowering and helpful in making sense of why difficult things happen even to good people. 1489 North Military Trail, Suite 209, West Palm Beach 33409. Must RSVP: call 561333-3372 or pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com

INYAN OYATE: THE STONE NATION with Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed-blood Cherokee 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm, $25. This is an introduction to Native American “Stone People” knowledge, including their geology, life cycles, and how to use (or not use) them in spiritual work. You will physically see with your own eyes the effect you have on touching a common clear quartz crystal. If you are interested in crystals and stones, this is for you! 1489 North Military Trail, Suite 209, West Palm Beach 33409. RSVP required: call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@ hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com

REIKI CIRCLE led by Pearl Rauberts, starts at 3:30 pm, donation. Experience the healing power of Reiki to help body, mind & emotions. Open to those wanting to receive Reiki, we start with a brief guided meditation, then each person has a short individual Reiki healing session with Pearl on a Reiki table.

Arrive promptly and you must register ahead of time (limited number of places). 1489 North Military Trail, Suite 209, West Palm Beach 33409. To RSVP, call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com.

SUNDAY APRIL 15 SUNDAY ON THE WATERFRONT - 4-7 pm FREE | Meyer Amphitheatre, 105 Evernia St, West Palm Beach, U2 by UV (Tribute to U2) | http://u2byuv. com/ U2 by UV is one of the most exciting and authentic bands on the tribute scene. With a singer whose physical appearance and vocal resemblance to Bono astounds the crowd, this Palm Beach Post Sunday on the Waterfront will make guests feel like they are at a live U2 concert. The experience is unparalleled and authentic, as the band performs the Irish rock band’s hits and classics, including “With or Without you,” “One,” “Vertigo,” “Desire,” and more! Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs to this outdoor event. For more information, please visit Wpb. org/events or follow the City of West Palm Beach on Facebook @CityofWPB, on Twitter @westpalmbch or on Instagram @westpalmbch.

TO SEE YOUR LIFE MORE CLEARLY - The ECK Light and Sound Service is a time for people of all religious backgrounds to come and share the love for God. It is held every third Sunday of each month at 11:00 am in the Palm Beach County ECKANKAR Center, 1695 Florida Mango Road, Suite 4, West Palm Beach, FL 33406. The service includes singing the HU, guest speakers, small discussion groups, creative arts and fellowship. Find us on www.meetup.com/ ecankarinpalmbeach for information call (561) 4342003. For information about ECKANKAR—The Path of Spiritual Freedom visit www.eckankar.org or find us on Facebook.

MAKE A DREAMCATCHER with Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed-blood Cherokee, 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm, $40 includes all materials. Join us to make your own traditional Native American style dream-

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MONDAY APRIL 16 AGAPE COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE Mondays from Noon-1:00pm at Agape Healing Arts, 385 Tequesta Drive Suite 4 Tequesta FL 33469. We use a sliding scale of $25 - $50 per treatment. You decide what you can afford. The mission of AGAPE Community Acupuncture is to make acupuncture accessible to EVERYBODY. We provide acupuncture treatments in a warm and welcoming community setting at a cost that you help determine. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY PRIVATE PSYCHIC READINGS W/DENISE POWELL Denise works closely with angels, archangels, and spirit guides. She uses oracle and angel cards and incorporates crystal healing in her readings.

She specializes in love and relationships, career and finances, and focuses on your true life purpose. 4-7:30 PM Call to Reserve your Appointment. To Register or For More Information Call: 561-630- 2280 or visit JamarCenter.com. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, 4595 Northlake Blvd, Villa Palma Plaza, Suites 107 & 111, 150 yards west of Military Trail, PBG. FL 33418

TUESDAY APRIL 17 PRENATAL YOGA with Alison Berkery. Tuesdays at 6pm at Agape Healing Arts. 385 Tequesta Drive Suite 4 Tequesta FL $18/single class or $60/series of 4. Prenatal yoga is specifically designed for the amazing journey of pregnancy. This class is perfect for any level of yoga experience including new students. Linking yoga postures to breath will lead you to find balance and awareness to the mind, body and spirit. Connect deeply to yourself and your baby while making friends with other expecting mothers in a safe, open environment.

TRANSFORMATIONAL BREATH® w/Jamar Join us for a profound and deeply moving process that helps integrate, re-program and release negative beliefs or behaviors, replacing them with new feelings of passion, joy and hope. Experience the benefits and application of a full, deep, connected breath. Eliminate restrictive breathing patterns. 6:30-8:30PM Cost $45 or $40 by 4/16 To Register or For More Information Call: 561-630- 2280 or visit JamarCenter.com. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, 4595 Northlake Blvd, Villa Palma Plaza, Suites 107 & 111, 150 yards west of Military Trail, PBG. FL 33418

WENESDAY APRIL 18

THURSDAY APRIL 19

STONE PEOPLE MEDICINE READINGS with Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed-blood Cherokee. These are private one on one Native American style readings available between 5:00 pm and 9:00 pm; $50 per 45 minutes reading. You must call to book your time slot and other days and times are also available. Stone People have been used for millennia for receiving guidance from the Spirit world

by Native Americans. If you need clarity on an issue, consider this old and profound reading technique. 1489 North Military Trail, Suite 209, West Palm Beach 33409.

Must register ahead of time: call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail. com; details at www.rauberts.com

THE FIVE AGREEMENTS w/Jamar Based on ancient Toltec wisdom, Don Miguel Ruiz reveals the source of self-limiting beliefs that rob us of joy and create needless suffering. The Five Agreements are a very simple - but very profound code of conduct for addressing the mind and life. To embrace and live each of the Five Agreements is to find yourself experiencing personal freedom, possibly as never before. The Five Agreements are: 1) Be Impeccable with Your Words; 2) Don’t Take Anything Personally; 3) Don’t Make Assumptions; 4) Always Do Your Best; 5) Be Skeptical, but Learn to Listen. We will explore each agreement and the practical application to one’s life. 6:30-8:30PM Cost is $40 or $35 by 4/18 To Register or For More Information Call: 561-630- 2280 or visit JamarCenter.com.

The Jamar Enlightenment Center, 4595 Northlake Blvd, Villa Palma Plaza, Suites 107 & 111, 150 yards west of Military Trail, PBG. FL 33418

TAI CHI & CHI GONG with Dr. Keith Cini, Wednesdays at 12:00 at Agape Healing Arts, 385 Tequesta Drive Suite 4 Tequesta FL, $18/single class or $60/series of 4. This gentle form of exercise can help maintain strength, flexibility, and balance, and could be the perfect activity for the rest of your life. Tai chi is often described as “meditation in motion,” but it might well be called “medication in motion.” Tai chi and qigong are two mind-body practices that originated in ancient China. As you begin to practice tai chi and qigong you can enjoy many health benefits such as; Improved strength, conditioning, coordination, and flexibility, Reduced pain and stiffness, Better balance and lower risk of falls and Enhanced sleep.

MANDALAS FOR HEALING W/MAYA MALAY Circular in design, the mandala represents or reflects the wholeness of a person. Beyond decorative, they serve as instruments for inner exploration, external transformation and meditative supports. Discover the significance of mandalas, how to use them for emotional release, tapping creativity and gaining insight into your subconscious world. Based in Jungian psychology, this fascinating workshop provides you with an understanding of mandalas, how to use them therapeutically and the opportunity to create your own mandala. 6:30-8:30PM Cost $30 or $25 by 4/17 To Register or For More Information Call: 561-630- 2280 or visit JamarCenter.com. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, 4595 Northlake Blvd, Villa Palma Plaza, Suites 107 & 111, 150 yards west of Military Trail, PBG. FL 33418

REIKI HEALING private sessions with Pearl Rauberts, Reiki Master, Teacher & Practitioner available today between 12:30 pm and 6:00 pm; $60 for 1-hour or $35 for 1/2 hour session. Pearl will channel Reiki healing to help each person: using her many years of experience, she will customize the session to meet each person’s individual needs. Reiki helps heal body, mind, and emotions. 1489 North Military Trail, Suite 209, West Palm Beach 33409. Must register ahead of time (sessions available on many other times/days also): call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com OPEN HOUSE AT AGPAE HEALING ARTS - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM at Agape Healing Arts, 385 Tequesta Drive Suite 4 Tequesta FL 33469 Free OPEN HOUSE LECTURE SERIES: Usually one thinks of acupuncture in regards to Chinese medicine but Chinese medicine is actually made up of eight pillars. Come learn as we continue to cover the basics of the Eight pillars of Chinese medicine.

FRIDAY APRIL 20 FREE GIFTED HEALINGS, Readings, Spiritual Guidance and More - 7-10pm.

Receive spiritual guidance, support and assistance from divine source consciousness,

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angels, as-cended masters, and loved ones. Get potent, live transformational sacred energy healing, sacred key code activations and dormant DNA activations with international spiritual teacher, intuitive, channel, healer, ascension guide, animal communicator, Lori Spagna. Donations accepted. Unity Church in the Gardens, 550 Bush Road, Jupiter. 866-388-5115. LoriSpagna.com.

RAW JUCE & YOGA JOURNEY STUDIO with Courtney Mitchell on the roof 6pm at Raw Juce 197 S. Federal Hwy, Boca Raton. Yoga Journey is so proud to be teaming up with raw JUCE for Turn Up Friday.. a new twist on happy hour! Raw Yoga & live music by DJ Sal...on the Roof Top of raw JUCE East. Join us each month for a fun, all levels vinyasa practice. Class begins at 6pm and will be followed by fresh JUCE samples. Come and share space with our community!

SATURDAY APRIL 21 LAST DAY OF THE WEST PALM BEACH GREENMARKET 9 am – 1 pm FREE The West Palm Beach GreenMarket is the area’s first and premier green market located on the scenic West Palm Beach Waterfront. Visitors can shop more than 90 vendors featuring the freshest and most unique offerings, including local produce, plants, exotic flowers, herbs, baked goods, gourmet foods, teas, coffee, specialty pet products and much more. The GreenMarket also features live music, unlimited mimosas for $10, free activities for kids, plus plentiful green space and seating for a morning of fun and relaxation.

Due to popular demand last season, the historical walking tours are back with regularity. The tours will begin “By the Banyan” at 10 a.m., last approximately an hour-and-a-half, and end at the Johnson History Museum. Saturday, April 21: Last day of the market/Historical Walking Tour (10 a.m) PSYCHIC FAIR: Join us for a Very Special Psychic Fair! The Most Amazing Lineup of South Florida’s Premier Psychics. 12-5PM 1 session=15 min.

Cost $30; 2 sessions $55; 3 sessions $75; 4 sessions $90 To Register or For More Information Call: 561-630- 2280 or visit JamarCenter.com. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, 4595 Northlake Blvd, Villa Palma Plaza, Suites 107 & 111, 150 yards west of Military Trail, PBG. FL 33418

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OKEEHEELEE PARK WALK. Meet at Okeeheelee Park South, 7500 Forest Hill Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL. Assemble at the Hiking/biking Trails Parking lot.

Walk around the newest part of the park. 7:30 a.m. Contact Florida Trail Assn.: Paul Cummings, 561-596-4423. Public/Leisure.

YOGA IN THE PARK with Leslie Glickman. Sanborn Square Park, Federal Hwy, Downtown Boca Raton 9-10am. Free Weekly Community Yoga Event.

REIKI LEVEL I CLASS with Rev. Pearl Rauberts: 9:30 am to 5:00 pm, $150 includes 2 manuals. Learn about Reiki healing and how to channel the healing energy for yourself and for others. Learn hand positions, receive all four of the Reiki Level I attunements and get your Level I certification. Give and receive Reiki in a small group with individual attention from a very highly experienced, wellqualified teacher. 1489 North Military Trail, Suite 209, West Palm Beach 33409.

Must register and pay deposit ahead of time: call 561-333-3372 or pearlrauberts@ hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com

SUNDAY APRIL 22 CHILD OF THE EARTH (DAY) with Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed-blood Cherokee; 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm; $25. Long before organized religions, there existed ancient traditions resulting from recognizing the existence of the spirit world, through the observation of the physical world, whether Earth Mother or Gaia, and direct communication with and experience of those “other-worldly” beings, variously named the gods, spirits, ancestors, guides, or helper beings.

What is it to be “Earth-friendly” today; can nonreligious people be “good” people?

1489 North Military Trail, Suite 209, West Palm Beach 33409. Please RSVP: call 561-333-3372, or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com, details at www.rauberts.com SHORT HIKE ON APOXEE WILDERNESS TRAIL, 3125 North Jog Road, West Palm Beach, FL. Alan Collins will walk about 5 miles on trails in the wet prairies and tropical hammocks. Bring plenty of water. Walk starts at 7:30 a.m.

Contact Florida Trail Assn.: Alan Collins, 561-586-0486. Public/Leisure.

EARTH-BASED SPIRITUALITY with Grandfather Rick McBride, mixedblood Cherokee, 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm; $25. Most people are surprised to learn Native Americans do not practice an organized religion. In 1990 about 8% of adults selfidentified as “spiritual, not religious.” By 2013 that number more than doubled.

The number of spiritual, not religious people under the age of 30 is about 35%.

There is a growing core within the population dedicated to non-religious spiritual practice. For some, to be “spiritual, not religious” is a path closer to Creator. If you find greater peace sitting in a forest than in a pew, if you would rather listen to Spirit sing through the birds than sit inside four walls, if you hear the animals, or trees when they talk, you might be ready to step into an Earth-based spiritual life. 1489 Military Trail, Suite 209, West Palm Beach 33409. Must register ahead of time: call 561-333-3372 or pearlrauberts@hotmail.com, details at www.rauberts.com WHAT HAPPENS ON THE OTHER SIDE w/Joan Balarezo Passeggio Spiritual beliefs are wide and various, first and foremost, it’s nothing to fear, the transferring energy which we call Spirit, the soul. We are in what is known as the third dimension, this dimension is made up of organic material which is why we have these bodies to carry the energy around which is our spirit. When we pass on our energy leaves our physical body and joins other energies which have passed before5:30-7:30PM Cost $35 or $30 by 4/21 To Register or For More Information Call: 561-630- 2280 or visit JamarCenter.com. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, 4595 Northlake Blvd, Villa Palma Plaza, Suites 107 & 111, 150 yards west of Military Trail, PBG. FL 33418 NATIVE AMERICAN HAND DRUMMING CIRCLE with Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed-blood Cherokee; 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm, Donation. Traditional Native American style drumming with hand drums and singing of Lakota Prayer songs; no drumming experience is required. Native American style drums are available to borrow. A spiritual experience suitable for everyone. 1489 North Military Trail, Suite 209, West Palm Beach 33409. RSVP required: call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com

MONDAY APRIL 23 BUDDHIST CENTER HOSTS VENERABLE ROBINA, 7-9pm. Thubten

Kunga Ling Center 201 SE 15th Ter, Suite 206, Deerfield Beach. Visit www.ThubtenKungaLing.org for more details and additional classes by V. Robina from 4/23 thru 4/29.

AGAPE COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE Mondays from Noon-1:00pm at Agape Healing Arts, 385 Tequesta Drive Suite 4 Tequesta FL 33469. We use a sliding scale of $25 - $50 per treatment. You decide what you can afford. The mission of AGAPE Community Acupuncture is to make acupuncture accessible to EVERYBODY. We provide acupuncture treatments in a warm and welcoming community setting at a cost that you help determine. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY PRIVATE PSYCHIC READINGS W/DENISE POWELL Denise works closely with angels, archangels, and spirit guides. She uses oracle and angel cards and incorporates crystal healing in her readings. She specializes in love and relationships, career and finances, and focuses on your true life purpose. 4-7:30 PM Call to Reserve your Appointment.

To Register or For More Information Call: 561-630- 2280 or visit JamarCenter.com. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, 4595 Northlake Blvd, Villa Palma Plaza, Suites 107 & 111, 150 yards west of Military Trail, PBG. FL 33418

TUESDAY APRIL 24 TRANSFORMATIONAL BREATH® w/Jamar Join us for a profound and deeply moving process that helps integrate, re-program and release negative beliefs or behaviors, replacing them with new feelings of passion, joy and hope. Experience the benefits and application of a full, deep, connected breath. Eliminate restrictive breathing patterns.

6:30-8:30PM Cost $45 or $40 by 4/23 To Register or For More Information Call: 561-630- 2280 or visit JamarCenter. com. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, 4595 Northlake Blvd, Villa Palma Plaza, Suites 107 & 111, 150 yards west of Military Trail, PBG. FL 33418 SPIRITUAL LAWS: TOOLS FOR A RICHER LIFE Free Spiritual Café at 11am on Tuesday, April 24th at the Wellington Whole Foods Market Café, 2635 State Road 7, Wellington, FL 33414. Share informal conversation about dreams and other spiritual tools. Unlock keys to understanding and meeting challenges we face in life. Presented by the Palm Beach County ECKANKAR Center. For information call our local ECKANKAR Center (561) 434-2003 or find us on www.meetup.com/ecankarinpalmbeach and on Facebook at ECKANKAR Palm Beach County. For information about ECKANKAR—Path of Spiritual Freedom visit www. eckankar.org.

PRENATAL YOGA with Alison Berkery. Tuesdays at 6pm at Agape Healing Arts, 385 Tequesta Drive Suite 4 Tequesta FL $18/single class or $60/series of 4. Prenatal yoga is specifically designed for the amazing journey of pregnancy. This class is perfect for any level of yoga experience including new students. Linking yoga postures to breath will lead you to find balance and awareness to the mind, body and spirit. Connect deeply to yourself and your baby while making friends with other expecting mothers in a safe, open environment.

GUIDED GROUP MEDITATION with Rev. Pearl Rauberts: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm, $15. Do you want to let go of stress and feel peaceful? Meditation is the number one technique to lower your stress; everyone is welcome, but this session is especially suited for those with at least a little experience. Pearl will lead a guided meditation using

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tools such as visual images, music, awareness of the breath and affirmation. There will be silent time and then you will be guided back and grounded. Enjoy the support of the group energy and leave feeling centered. 1489 North Military Trail, Suite 209, West Palm Beach 33409. RSVP required: call 561-3333372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com

but it might well be called “medication in motion.”

Tai chi and qigong are two mind-body practices that originated in ancient China. As you begin to practice tai chi and qigong you can enjoy many health benefits such as; Improved strength, conditioning, coordination, and flexibility, Reduced pain and stiffness, Better balance and lower risk of falls and Enhanced sleep.

Villa Palma Plaza, Suites 107 & 111, 150 yards west of Military Trail, PBG. FL 33418

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THURSDAY APRIL 26

PSYCHIC CIRCLE WITH LIFE COACHING w/Alan Pratt Alan has facilitated hundreds of Psychic Circles & Life Coaching sessions around the U.S., in festivals, spiritual centers & churches, yoga studios and private homes. In the circle, Alan works with participants in three ways: 1. The Ascended Masters speak directly through Alan, to the group as a whole, and directly to individual participants.

2. Alan receives images, signs & inner messages from the participants’ personal guides and ancestors, which he interprets and delivers. 3. Alan offers Life Coaching. 7-9PM Cost $45 or $35 by 4/24 To Register or For More Information Call: 561-630- 2280 or visit JamarCenter.com. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, 4595 Northlake Blvd, Villa Palma Plaza, Suites 107 & 111, 150 yards west of Military Trail, PBG. FL 33418

REIKI CIRCLE led by Pearl Rauberts, starts at 3:30 pm, donation. Experience the healing power of Reiki to help body, mind & emotions. Open to those wanting to receive Reiki, we start with a brief guided meditation, then each person has a short individual Reiki healing session with Pearl on a Reiki table. Arrive promptly and you must register ahead of time (limited number of places). 1489 North Military Trail, Suite 209, West Palm Beach 33409. To RSVP, call 561-3333372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com.

World Tai Chi and Qigong Day! A FREE Event for All! www.atouchofchi.com/wtcd Contact Sifu: Gary Tong – 561-715-9993.

STONE PEOPLE MEDICINE READINGS with Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed-blood Cherokee.

These are private one on one Native American style readings available between 3 pm and 5 pm; $50 per 45 minutes reading. You must call to book your time slot and other days and times are also available. Stone People have been used for millennia for receiving guidance from the Spirit world by Native Americans. If you need clarity on an issue, consider this old and profound reading technique. 1489 North Military Trail, Suite 209, West Palm Beach 33409.

Must register ahead of time: call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www. rauberts.com MAKE A NATIVE AMERICAN STYLE HAFTED RATTLE with Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed-blood Cherokee; starts at 6:00 pm, $40 includes all materials. Rattles are traditionally used by Native Americans as musical and healing instruments and can be built in many shapes. You will make your own Native American style hafted rattle (rattle with handle); we will have all the materials you will need and you will be shown how to personalize it. We will work with wet rawhide, so bring a hairdryer if you have one to help it dry faster. 1489 Military Trail, Suite 209, West Palm Beach 33409. Please register ahead of time: call 561-333-3372, or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com, details at www.rauberts.com TAI CHI & CHI GONG with Dr. Keith Cini, Wednesdays at 12:00 at Agape Healing Arts, 385 Tequesta Drive Suite 4 Tequesta FL $18/single class or $60/series of 4. This gentle form of exercise can help maintain strength, flexibility, and balance, and could be the perfect activity for the rest of your life.

Tai chi is often described as “meditation in motion,”

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LISTENING, CONTEMPLATING, AND COMMUNICATING SELF: DYAD NIGHT w/Jamar This is the most powerful of Self-inquiry tools, using advanced communication techniques to clear the mind allowing You to shine through, unfiltered. Considered to be a talking meditation practice or a partner-assisted meditation. Using dyads, we learn to trust ourselves and to speak from that place of inner awareness and deep knowing. 6:30-9PM Cost $40 or $35 by 4/25 To Register or For More Information Call: 561-630- 2280 or visit JamarCenter.com. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, 4595 Northlake Blvd, Villa Palma Plaza, Suites 107 & 111, 150 yards west of Military Trail, PBG. FL 33418

FRIDAY APRIL 27 INTRODUCTION TO TRANSFORMATIONAL BREATH® w/Jamar Discover how breath is the key to personal transformation. This is an extremely powerful modality that brings amazing changes in the area of your life where you need it most. Come watch and experience the art of Breath Analysis and the benefits of a full, deep, connected breath. Eliminate restrictive breathing patterns, clear the subconscious and connect more fully with one’s Higher Self. Begin to heal yourself, physically, mentally, and emotionally. 6:30-9PM Cost $50 or $45 by 4/26 To Register or For More Information Call: 561-630- 2280 or visit JamarCenter.com. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, 4595 Northlake Blvd, Villa Palma Plaza, Suites 107 & 111, 150 yards west of Military Trail, PBG. FL 33418 PRIVATE PSYCHIC READINGS w/Lori Chadwick Make an enchanted appointment with Lori. She has been a Tarot reader for 20 years occasionally using her mediumship to guide her. Lori specializes in BUSINESS prosperity, in bringing LOVE and HARMONY to all her clients through her work with energy and blessing of the candles. She’s also very experienced with animal energy being able to guide the owner.

11-4PM Cost 15 min/$35, 30 min/$60, 45 min/$85, 60 min/$110. To Register or For More Information Call: 561-630- 2280 or visit JamarCenter.com. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, 4595 Northlake Blvd,

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SATURDAY APRIL 28 YOGA IN THE PARK with Leslie Glickman.

Sanborn Square Park, Federal Hwy, Downtown Boca Raton 9 - 10 am. Free Weekly Community Yoga Event.

PROFESSIONAL REFLEXOLOGY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM Laura Norman Holistic Reflexology - (Foot-Hand-Face-Ear) (18 days), Apr 28-29, June 2-4, July 16-18, 24-29, 31-Aug 3(All days 9am-6pm). Study Laura Norman’s unique Method through extensive, guided, handson experience! Learn powerful nurturing relaxation and hundreds of Foot, Hand, Ear and Face Reflexology techniques, Laura’s holistic approach, and become a Professional Reflexologist. Led by Master Instructor Sande Rosen. Take your first step toward a new career in complementary healthcare or expand your current practice! Upon completion, receive a Certificate with seal (Florida LMT, NCBTMB, AMTA, CE Contact Hours awarded).

Location: Boynton Beach. Complete info online at www.lauranorman.com/classes.html. Call us at 561-272-1220, email us at classes@lauranorman. com.

PROFOUND POWER HEALING EVENT w/Joe Petroski In this 2 hour workshop, Psychic Healer and Reader Joe Petroski will teach you 4 very powerful techniques to calm your mind, increase your clear thinking, eliminate agitation and increase physical strength. You will instantly experience increased physical, emotional and spiritual power. . Joe has trained with a 35th Generation Shaolin Master and has participated in many Native American Ceremonies. These trainings have opened him to seeing and hearing Spirit and seeing people’s entire energetic field. 6:30-8:30PM Cost $45 or $35 by 4/27 To Register or For More Information Call: 561-630- 2280 or visit JamarCenter.com. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, 4595 Northlake Blvd, Villa Palma Plaza, Suites 107 & 111, 150 yards west of Military Trail, PBG. FL 33418 PSYCHIC INTUITIVE & MEDIUMSHIP READINGS w/Kat Macenas As a psychic, medium, and energy healer, Kat brings clarity and ease through her intuitive body, mind, and spirit. By allowing Source and love to flow through her, she has been able to ease stress and painful situations.

12-4PM Cost 15 min/$35, 30 min/$60, 45 min/$85, 60 min/$110 To Register or For More Information Call: 561-630- 2280 or visit JamarCenter.com. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, 4595 Northlake Blvd, Villa Palma Plaza, Suites 107 & 111, 150 yards west of Military Trail, PBG. FL 33418 LAURA NORMAN FOOT REFLEXOLOGY PART 1, (3 Days: Sat-Mon, Apr 28, 29, 30 - 9am-

6pm - 24 Florida LMT, NCBTMB, AMTA, ARCB CE Contact Hours Available). Experience a unique, guided, hands-on introduction to Foot Reflexology.. Take your first step toward a new career in complementary healthcare or expand your current practice! Continue on with our Foot Reflexology Certification (Parts 2&3 on July 24-29) and Professional Holistic Reflexology Certification Training. Led by Master Instructor Sande Rosen. Located in Boynton Beach. Complete info online at www.lauranorman.com - Call us at 561-272-1220, email us at classes@lauranorman.com.

HIKE IN APOXEE, 3125 North Jog Road, West Palm Beach, FL. Joe Rosenberg will lead you through around 9 miles in this urban wilderness off Jog Rd. 8:00 a.m.

Bring plenty of water. Contact Florida Trail Assn.: Joe, 561-85-1954. Public/Moderate.

NATIVE AMERICAN MEDICINE SHIELDS with Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed-blood Cherokee; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, $60 includes 62-page manual and materials to make your shield. Grandfather Rick will help each class participant create a physical Medicine Shield and establish a relationship with an Animal Medicine Helper to help you understand your life patterns, especially those that work against you, so you can convert procrastination into motivation, uncertainty into action, fear into confidence. 1489 Military Trail, Suite 209, West Palm Beach 33409. To register call 561-3333372, or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com, more details at www.rauberts.com

SUNDAY APRIL 29 REIKI LEVEL II class with Reiki Master, Teacher & Practitioner Rev. Pearl Rauberts; 9:30 am to 5:00 pm, $150 includes 2 detailed manuals. Get your Level II attunement, learn 3 sacred symbols, learn how to work with them and how to send Distant Reiki. Using the symbols vastly increases the Reiki energy! Small group with lots of individual attention from a highly experienced, very well qualified teacher. Plenty of supervised practical work giving Reiki to others in the class. You must have your Reiki Level I certificate. 1489 Military Trail, Suite 209, West Palm Beach 33409. Advance registration with deposit required; call 561-3333372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com PRIVATE HEALING SESSIONS w/Avilone Bailey Avilone is the founder of the Emotional Relief Catalyst™ energy healing modality.Through her Inner Guidance, she connects with others on spiritual and emotional levels, and by doing so, can navigate and clear unhealthy energies that are the result of traumas and other strong emotional experiences. 11-3PM Cost 30 min/$65, 60 min/$120 To Register or For More Information Call: 561-630- 2280 or visit JamarCenter. com. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, 4595 Northlake Blvd, Villa Palma Plaza, Suites 107 & 111, 150 yards west of Military Trail, PBG. FL 33418

Touch, First and Second Degree Manual, is included. Cost is $150. Call/text Rev. Barbara Hollender, RMT at 860-712-4794. Course approved

by NCBTMB for 7 CEs for Massage Therapists (provider#463).

PROFOUND POWER PRIVATE HEALING SESSIONS w/Joe Petroski ProFOund Power and True Freedom are the most common comments people say they receive from Joe’s readings! In this world clarity, purpose and steps to go forward are so necessary to keep us creating good for ourselves and others. 3-7PM Cost 30 min/$65, 60 min/$120 Joe’s normal rates are double these! To Register or For More Information Call: 561-630- 2280 or visit JamarCenter.com. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, 4595 Northlake Blvd, Villa Palma Plaza, Suites 107 & 111, 150 yards west of Military Trail, PBG. FL 33418

MONDAY APRIL 30 CORD CUTTING: RELEASING THE ENERGETIC TIES OF YOUR PAST with Margaret Ann Lembo. Come and explore your consciousness!

This workshop includes a lecture and a regression experience. Wear comfortable clothing. Private sessions are available by appointment. 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm, $37 prepayment required; non-refundable. Prepayment closes at 3 pm the day BEFORE the event.

Maximum 25 people. At The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www.TheCrystalGarden.com. Call 561-3692836 to register. NOTE: To attend please come purse-free!

TRANSFORMATIONAL BREATH WORKSHOP 7 - 9 PM at Agape Healing Arts, 385 Tequesta Drive Suite 4 Tequesta FL 33469 $40.

Transformational Breath® is a powerful holistic healing system that is able to reach all levels of our Being; Body, Mind and Spirit. It teaches us how to take a full conscious and connected breath. There

are many benefits through practicing Transformational Breath® which include increased physical wellbeing, improved mental and emotional states and spiritual expansion.

AGAPE COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE Mondays from Noon-1:00pm at Agape Healing Arts, 385 Tequesta Drive Suite 4 Tequesta FL 33469. We use a sliding scale of $25 - $50 per treatment. You decide what you can afford. The mission of AGAPE Community Acupuncture is to make acupuncture accessible to EVERYBODY. We provide acupuncture treatments in a warm and welcoming community setting at a cost that you help determine. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY PRIVATE PSYCHIC READINGS W/DENISE POWELL Denise works closely with angels, archangels, and spirit guides. She uses oracle and angel cards and incorporates crystal healing in her readings. She specializes in love and relationships, career and finances, and focuses on your true life purpose. 4-7:30 PM Call to Reserve your Appointment. To Register or For More Information Call: 561-630- 2280 or visit JamarCenter.com. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, 4595 Northlake Blvd, Villa Palma Plaza, Suites 107 & 111, 150 yards west of Military Trail, PBG. FL 33418

UPCOMING MAY EVENTS EDGAR CAYCE CONFERENCE with John Van Auken, Soul Renewal at Renaissance Hotel, Boca Raton. May 4th 7pm – 9pm & May 5th 9 am – 9pm. Register on line at www.areevents. exactwebsites.com/boca-raton-florida.html or contact gina@ginapreziosa.com 561-306-4788 for more information.

Receive 20% off of your first private session

USUI REIKI LEVEL 1 CLASS - 9:30 am-5:30 pm.

Capstone, 901 W. Indiantown Road, Jupiter. Students are introduced to basic principles of Reiki and receive a Level 1 attunement. Students will have opportunity to practice Reiki on each other. Reiki, The Healing

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LIVE AND DRIED BLOOD ANALYSIS Come let your blood show you the true state of your health. Call Jeanette Walkley for an appointment. 310.999.3433.

Gorgeous, spirited, playful, tricolor Full size Australian Puppies for sale. Mother and Father on site. Mother and Father are very easy to train, and are loving, loyal family members. 8 weeks as of March 29. Great price. All shots to date. Tails and Dewclaws done industry standard. Very easy to seeJupiter Farms. Text Cliff 561-601-9328 or Cami 561-358-4144 for more info.

CLEANING ECO FRIENDLY CLEANING, Because you deserve a HEALTHY home! LIC&INS 561-460-8336 EMPLOYMENT Looking for a part-time or full-time Massage Therapist, to work at a peaceful environment.

Call 561-577-4556.

REIKI TRAINING Learn Usui Reiki. You will get all the tools needed to start a practice or to use on yourself. Call Jessica 561.501.1877 at InHappinessHealing.com SEEKING CO-HOUSING

HELP WANTED Part-time Holistic hairstylist wanted. Work in quaint organic peaceful salon in downtown Boca. Must be state licensed and willing to work weekends. Experienced not required.

Call 561-891-7527. www.HLSalon.com MEDITATION Group upper heart chakra meditation with binaural music. Achieve deep meditative state quickly. Limited seating. Private sessions available. Call 561-262-0208.

Professional Male Seeking Co-Housing, preferably: Independent studio/efficiency/ separate entrance room in PBC area.Partiual rent and partial barter/cohousing.Certified Massage Therapist/Horticulturist offering professional help in exchange plus a nominal rental sum. Please reply ONLY by TEXT: 561-631-2105

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SPIRITUAL INTUITIVE READINGS

Are you seeking a Spiritual Intuitive Reader.

Call Wildfire’s Wisdom (Tara) @ 561444-8102. $1 a minute. Visit my fb pagefacebook/wildfirewisdom for testimonies.

SPIRITUAL INTUITIVE PSYCHIC MEDIUM “Metaphysical Parties “Energetically Powerful &Socially Fun with an Intuitive Psychic Reading for Everyone in a Open Gallery Style. Reunions, House or Corporate Party at your Favorite Spot. Limit 8 or more participants. Special Party Prices!! Call 561281-8901 to schedule your event 2 weeks ahead.Credit Cards Accepted for deposit on Website & Full Amount at time of event.

Kristina Angelgate. FeelBelieveCreate.com SPACE AVAILABLE Massage Studio Room for Rent $450$650. Great location- behind a Health Food Store. Earthy, peaceful environment.

Call 561-577-4556 Excellent space w/front window available in upscale Wellington sports/therapeutic massage clinic near WEF. Prime location, ideal for compatible health care provider. Internet, reception, lunchroom, laundry, high traffic, excellent parking and visibility. Approximately 120 sq ft. 561-701-3150.

Second location in Jupiter.

Great Location, less than 1 mile from 95 and Palm Beach Lakes Blvd. 7 first floor rooms available: 3 with sinks, 1 with private entrance, 4 rooms with windows. Size range 125-210 sqft. $500-650. Additional 800 sqft room available nights and weekends.

Ideal for startup or additional location. Rent includes bathrooms, kitchen, waiting room and cleaning/maintenance of common areas.

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ACUPUNCTURE

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PALM BEACH ACUPUNCTURE CAMERON BISHOP, DAOM, L.AC.

Health & Wellness Center 385 Tequesta Dr. Suite 4 Tequesta, FL 33469 561-76 AGAPE (561-762-4273) www.AgapeHealingArts.com

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Dr. Keith Cini AP, DOM Acupuncture Physician Dr. Bella Lauren AP, DOM, LM, LMBT Acupuncture Physician, Herbalist & Midwife Certified Arvigo Teacher www.DrBellaLauren.com AGAPE HEALING ARTS provides natural, traditional & time tested healing modalities which include Oriental Medicine, Acupuncture, Moxibustion, Cupping, Herbal Remedies, Aromatherapy, Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy, Yoni & Root Steam baths, Holistic Midwifery, Doula & Well Woman care, Hypnobirthing & Bellabirthing classes, Craniosacral Therapy, Lymphatic drainage Therapy, Chi Nei Tsang, Visceral Manipulation, Yoga, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Meditation, Reiki, Energy Work, Acutonics, Vibrational & sound healing. When used in conjunction, all of these complementary healing modalities aid your body in its own unique healing process to return to homeostasis, health & Wellness.

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ACUPUNCTURE CENTER OF WEST PALM BEACH Janet Humphrey, AP 1501 Presidential Way, Suite 17 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561-225-1433 www.acuwestpalm.com

Nationally Board Certified in Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (Dipl. Ac., Dipl. C.H, NCCAOM), and licensed in California, New York, Maryland, Washington DC, and Florida, I’m both a scientist and a healer. I’ve been practicing Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine for over 25 years. I utilize various styles of acupuncture with an emphasis on Classical Chinese and Japanese acupuncture. I draw upon functional medicine lab testing to determine the root cause of your ailments and create a nutritional & lifestyle healing approach for full recovery. Working with each patient as an individual, I evaluate your condition and desired results and guide you in a personalized treatment strategy drawing upon some or all of these approaches. I work extensively with Fertility and Women’s Health, Digestive Disorders, Pain Syndromes, Allergies, Detoxification and restoring wellness from the ground up. Community Acupuncture Clinic is available on Saturdays. Insurance accepted. Book online.

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Trained in the US, China and Japan in Acupuncture, Cameron teaches across the country and specializes in gentle and effective acupuncture. Board Certified and State Licensed with over eighteen years experience, Dr. Bishop is the only one in Palm Beach County with an Accredited Doctorate. www.AskWithin.com

ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE THE HEALING CENTER FOR ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 16244 S. Military Trail Suite 120 Delray Beach FL 33484 phone:561-498-1414 www.drelishaomd.com doctoresther@att.net

Dr. Esther Elisha, AP is a Hadassah Medical School graduate MD practicing alternative medicine. *Acupuncture *Homeopathy *Holistic Therapy *Tailored Wellness Programs *Pain Management *General Health Enhancement We accept all major insurance companies.

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ADD/ADHD, DYSLEXIA, LEARNING DISABILITIES LEARNING IMPROVEMENT CENTER, LLC

Wes Beach, CBIT 301 Camino Gardens Blvd, #204 Boca Raton 561-809-4985 LearningImprovementCenter.com Drug-free therapy, using a natural method, a blend of Acupressure and Kinesiology. I work with adults and children to alleviate symptoms of learning difficulties, without drugs. Expect improvement in four major areas: Academics, Focus, Balance, and Emotions. MA45714 - MM3475

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BIOFEEDBACK / NEUROFEEDBACK MICHAEL COHEN

Founder, NF SpecialistCenter for Brain, Jupiter www.CenterforBrain.com 561-744-7616 info@CenterforBrain.com

Get Your Head on Straight. 21 years as a specialist in technologies that improve the brain.WITHOUT MEDICATIONS, helps overcome chronic problems with ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, MEMORY and SLEEP. We deal with cases that often have multiple treatment failures and see consistent improvement. AT CBT we have created comprehensive programs to help the brain work better.

COLON HYDROTHERAPY JOHN V. TERRUSA, L.C.T. L.M.T. Colon Care-since 1985 Tequesta / 561-745-9170 Lic #MA0006248 / Lic # MM27361

90% of all sickness starts in the colon. Detoxification center specializing in gentle, caring combination of colonics, massage, and energy work for mind, body and spirit. Disposable speculums & filtered systems. Only registered hydroenterologist in FL-1 of 26 members of American Hydroenterology Association.

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COLON HYDROTHERAPY AT GARDENS WELLNESS CENTER OF PALM BEACH GARDENS 3365 Burns Road, Suite 202 Palm Beach Gardens, FL 561-422–4330 GardensWellness@yahoo.com

Diane Fragale has been performing colonics for almost 20 yrs. She is very experienced, intuitive and skilled in the process of detoxification & cleansing. She will also share with you her vast knowledge of food combining, digestion and help you develop a dietary plan to optimize your digestion, health and well being. Diane became a healer in 1999 and is a “Cleansing Guru”. She combines her knowledge of the physical with the spiritual and energetic to help facilitate your transformation.

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5458 Town Center Rd, Suite 26 Boca Raton, FL 33486 Spalavage.com erin@spalavage.com 561.617.0607 Spa Lavage is Boca’s premier colon hydrotherapy spa.

Research studies suggest that a healthy colon promotes happiness. The atmosphere of Spa Lavage is one of tranquility and cleanliness. It features Grace, an open system, Class II medical device. Grace is similar in design to the Libbe and Angel of Water. The device features a thin, sterile, single-use nozzle and has a flow controller that can adjust the stream of water to provide a gentle and relaxing experience. Lic. MM34363, MA78533

COMPASSION TRAINING MINDFUL SELF-COMPASSION

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Research based 8-week group training or individual resource building that increases emotional wellbeing, lessens anxiety, depression, stress, manages caregivers fatigue; motivates healthy lifestyle, handles difficult emotions, transforms challenging

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY EILEEN YOCHEVED HANDE, BS, MA, LMT (SINCE 1993) The Massage Room at Back in Balance 7035 Beracasa Way, Ste 104 Boca Raton, FL 33433 www.bodymassageandbeyond.com 561-715-6185

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The Equestrian Retreat 561-508-2473 Loxahatchee DovecotFarm.com How would your life change if you could tap into your full potential? Dovecot Farm offers a container for self-discovery.

Step into your authentic light, explore your electromagnetic fields with ‘hands on’ training with horses. Equine Facilitated Learning & Coaching is an experiential, non-mounted approach. We provide tailored programs aimed at individuals and groups. We are different. We strive to make a difference.

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All phases of dentistry for optimum health, holistic, biocompatible dentistry. • Sedation dentistry • Removing of toxic metals • Replacing them with bio-compatible materials • Laser dentistry for painless surgeries & extractions • Zirconia/ceramic implants • Natural bone augmentation / Plasma Rich Growth Factor • Oral DNA Testing • Add gums to receding gums

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EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CREATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES “Private Tutoring That Gets Results” Master Educator 561.703.0016

All subjects,K-Adult..Academic Coaching, Assessments,Homeschooling,Mild Exceptionalities, Standardized Test PreparationA C T, S AT, G R E , L S AT, personalized & supportive environment..Your success is our goal. Master Educator 561.703.0016.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE HOLISTIC PSYCHIATRIST MADELEINE M CASTELLANOS, MD

Functional Medicine / Holistic Psychiatrist 1 W Camino Real Boca Raton, FL 33432 917.454.8444 www.castellanosmd.com Western medicine would have you believe that medications will “cure” what ails you. I believe that the truth to your health starts with giving your body what it really needs to create health. Let me help you explore what imbalances are creating your symptoms, which toxins are causing dysfunctions in your system, and how to correct these to reverse and prevent “dis”ease. Fatigue, sleep issues, memory problems & dementia, mood changes, hormones, and disease prevention.

A cloudy day is no match for a sunny disposition. ~William Arthur Ward

Pioneering South Florida with revolutionary NAD treatment therapy. Detox on the molecular level.

Remove cravings and stress; let your body heal itself without narcotics. Luxury, inpatient accommodations and outpatient services offered 24/7.

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FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE MERNA MATILSKY, M.D.

Board Certified Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine and Family Medicine 2900 N. Military Trail, Suite 245 Boca Raton, FL 33431 561-994-2007 • www.bocamed.com www.facebook.com/bocaimaginewellness * Functional and Integrative Medicine * Age Management Medicine * Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy * Healthy Lifestyle Management * Weight Loss Programs Call 561/994-2007 to attend a free seminar on the Solution to Imbalanced Hormones.

HOLISTIC HAIR SALON GLISTEN ORGANIC SALON

14545 S. Military Trail Delray Beach, Fl 33484 Phenix Salon Suites Suite 102 Nw Corner Atlantic Ave/ Military 561-767-0371 • glistensalon.com glistenorganic@gmail.com

HOLISTIC HEALING INCEPTION POINT INSTITUTE Cheryl Sullivan, C.Ht. 301 Camino Gardens Blvd, #204 Boca Raton, FL 33432 561-395-2727 www.InceptionPointInstitute.com

Have you ever wished you could go back in time... and change the past? Inception Point Therapy® gives you the tools to make the corrections and add solutions.

Then bring them forward to today giving you the life you deserve.

Classes are only two-and-a-half days, a small commitment to change the rest of your life. My passion is teaching people how to heal themselves… emotionally and physically, working with the energy of Source. Classes or appointment call 561-395-2727 or InceptionPointInstitute.com.

HOLISTIC PERSONAL TRAINER DYNAMIC SOLUTIONS ONE

“ Where nature and beauty meet” A hidden jewel in the heart of Central Delray. Come and relax in the serene, private environment while receiving the finest in organic and conventional services and products. Let years of experience and professionalism guide you to Delrays First and Best Organic Salon. Celebrating 12 years.

Corrective Exercise Specialist and Mindfulness Meditation 561-573-7520 J.Waldmann@bellsouth.net JaneWaldmann.com Delray Beach on-site and in-home training.

Re-discover ease in movement through re-education training program and the gentle practice of Cognitive Anatomy for relaxation.

JULI EDWARDS

Master Holistic Hairstylist and Feng Shui Consultant, and owner of: Healthy Life Salon & Organic Wine Bar 561-891-7527 • www.HLSalon.com 203 S. E. 1st Ave. Boca Raton, FL 33432 Hair color specialist using pure leaping bunny certified Henna and ammonia free hair color, precision cuts, vegan gloss, organic facials, mani, pedi Small quaint two station salon & day spa with personalized service, organic wine, and organic herbal teas!

IBANA VILLAS ENOR

Master holistic hair stylist 881 E Palmetto Pard Rd, Boca Raton, FL www.HairHolistic.com HairHolistic@gmail.com 561 372 5354

Hair services & products with a truly holistic approach! Ecofriendly lasting hair dyes: chemical free Henna + botanical colors, digital scalp-hair: analysis, detox & jet rejuvenation: holistic-vegan services for scalp hair loss, dandruff, rosacea, psoriasis.

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HOLISTIC PHYSICIAN YIHONG JOY HAO, MD, OMD, L.AC. A Holistic Specialist in Both Western & Eastern Medicine 2900 N. Military Trail, Suite 101 Boca Raton, FL 33487 561-998-0309

Board Certified Family Physician.

Master of Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine. Professor of Oriental Medicine. Natural Pain Management Specialist Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Nutrition, Homeopathy, Pain Management, Immune Regulation, Detoxification, Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement, Women’s Health, Infertility, Geriatrics, Medical Weight Loss, Addictions, Balance and Harmony, etc.

HOLISTIC VETERINARIAN HEALING HEART

Nancy A. Keller, DVM, CVH, CVA, CVC 208 N.E. 3rd St. Boynton Bch, Fl 561-740-1313 Fax 561-740-0819 Integration of Ancient Wisdom and Modern Medicine. Holistic Veterinary Care for our animal friends. By appointment only.

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HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY HYPERBARICSRX LLC

Laura H. Betts, ANDI IT, HCO, CHT 4654 North University Drive Lauderhill, FL 33351 954-749-9998 • info@HyperbaricsRx.com Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT): We exclusively provide HBOT utilizing hospital grade hyperbaric chambers in a compassionate, professional environment.

INTERNAL MEDICINE AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE WEISS WELLNESS MD

Delia Weiss MD Internal Medicine And Holistic Prevention 200 Lindell Blvd., Suite 914 Delray Beach, FL 33483 561.243.8783 WeissWellnessMD.com DELIA WEISS MD & WELLNESS Internal Medicine – Primary Medical Care and Holistic Wellness. Experienced, compassionate, positive results.

Acute and chronic illness treated.

Diagnostic testing/consultation in office. Insured and uninsured Primary Care services. Holistic Health Extended services: Health improvement guidance; Hormone, adrenal, thyroid balancing, anti-aging; Stress reduction (weekly classes Wed. 6PM); Nutrition and weight, Health coaching; Vitamin and skin therapies; Home and virtual visits. We listen to you and focus on your concerns. www.DeliaWeissMD.com online appointment requests and inquiries.

INTUITIVE HEALER/HYPNOIST JANE GRAY FORD

521 Lantana Road, Lantana, Florida 561-827-3319 • janegrayford.com For over 21 years Jane has served Palm Beach County with skills in energy balancing. She locates the source of a problem, whether karmic, genetic or present life.

Using her hypnosis back-ground and radionic knowledge, she attunes herself to the body and releases all patterns, thus, removing blockages.

Master Energy Healing. Check out her classes in healing patterns of the genetic body. Call about SELF EMPOWERMENT through DOWSING. Beginners class in Dowsing/Applied Kinesiology. The objective is to enter the subconscious mind and understand and release the patterns that create challenges. $20 per class.

LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST LAWRENCE J. LEVY, PSY.D., PA 398 Camino Gardens Blvd, Suite 7 Boca Raton, FL 33432 561-206-4286 Fax:561-210-8802

Licensed Psychologist offering psychotherapy from depth psychology perspective for adults and couples dealing with Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Relationship and Break up issues. Also Cognitive-Behavioral Psychology, NLP – Neuro Linguistic Programming, Hypnosis, Hypnotherapy and Addiction Therapy.

Telephone consultation available. Levypsychology.com

LIFE COACH MICHELE LANDERS & ASSOCIATES Board Certified Life Coach Certified Hypnotherapist Certified Numerologist Author of The Tao of Numbers and The Year of Living Miraculously Email: michelelanders@bellsouth.net 954-444-6955

What Do YOU Really Want in Your Life? Confused about what you want? Unemployed - in transitionfacing layoff? Do you want to experience a more meaningful life? Whether you’re stuck in a rut, fearful of the economic situation, going through a transition or just trying to figure out what you want Michele Landers will help you to discover your talents and what you truly want and assist you in getting past the illusion of fear and confusion. Coaching is a valuable process that can produce dramatic results in a short period of time.

RW COACHING

Rich Wygand 9180 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington, FL 33411 561.889.5792 Rich@RWTraining.net www.RWCoaching.net At RW Coaching we created the FEEL GOOD WAY OF LIFE, with the focus on CORE in all 3 levels (Body, Mind and Soul).

The C.O.R.E method is: Change, Optimize, Reconnect and Exceed. Are you ready?

LIFE COACH LAURA NORMAN LIFE WELLNESS COACHING AND REFLEXOLOGY

Delray Beach • New York City • The Berkshires 561-272-1220 • 212-532-4404 • 413-854-2615 www.lauranorman.com Laura created Life Wellness CoachingSM to empower you to: • Release old programs that no longer serve you • Be balanced and stronger • Get clear about your goals • Think and speak affirmatively • Focus your inspirations about relationships career, prosperity, health and nutrition • Embrace and manifest your dreams • Love your life!

Experience a unique blend of tools for your mind, body and spirit, including: • Guided imagery and visualization • The power of conscious language • Breath work with Aromatherapy • Law of Attraction • Love, Forgiveness and Gratitude • Laura Norman Holistic ReflexologySM Let us help you live an inspired life!

LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE & THERAPY BEVERLY DOWDLE, LMT, LLCC

FL Lic#MA6733 Advanced Lymphatic Therapy™ The Therapeutic Alternative 301 Camino Gardens Blvd.,Ste.102 Boca Raton ~ 561-392-3340 www.TheTherapeuticAlternative.com Beverly is a Certified Lymphatic Specialist with over 27 years experience. See and feel the results; glowing skin, reduced swelling/ puffiness, improved immune function and better digestion.

Decreases post-workout and postsurgical recovery time.

DAVID SCOTT BARTKY

Certified Law of Attraction Life Coach “Phone Coaching At Its Best!” www.lifecoachdavid.com david@lifecoachdavid.com 973-444-7301 With LOA coaching you’ll start to attract what you want, fulfill emotional needs, and get through difficult situations in the best way possible. First mini phone coaching session is free.

MEDITATION HEARTFULNESS MEDITATION

Claudia Russell, Trainer, SRR International 4152 W. Blue Heron Blvd, Suite 226 Riviera Beach, FL 33404 561-320-3711 southflorida@heartfulness.org www.heartfulness.org Heartfulness is a path that allows you to experience your true inner nature through meditation. The technique is simple yet deeply transformative and rejuvenating. With the assistance of an instructor trained in yogic transmission, you are able to go deeper into meditation and feel profound relief from everyday stress.

Classes and ongoing support are always FREE. Your are cordially invited each Monday at 6:30pm to experience Heartfulness meditation. Learn to life heartfully.

SCIENCE OF SPIRITUALITY www.lovetomeditate.org English (561) 715-3996 ~ Dave Espanol (954) 646-1715 ~ Nestor

If you want more than just stress relief and relaxation, meditation on the Inner Light could be what you have been searching for. Join us for weekly meetings focused on spirituality and meditation. No charge, no donations.

ORTHO-BIONOMY® YINI PEREL, LMT

FL Lic# MA24690 Ortho-Bionomy The Therapeutic Alternative 301 Camino Gardens Blvd., Ste.102 Boca Raton ~ 561-392-3340 www.TheTherapeuticAlternative.com Ortho-Bionomy is a gentle form of bodywork that reduces tension and discomfort. It works without being uncomfortable in the process. It is excellent for anyone seeking relief from pain, improved range of motion, increased flexibility, and improved postural alignment. Yini is a Licensed Massage Therapist and is certified as a Practitioner of Ortho-Bionomy by the Society of Ortho-Bionomy, International®.

Ortho-Bionomy® is a registered trademark of the Society of Ortho-Bionomy International, Inc. ® and is used with permission.

You know you’re in love when you can’t fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams. ~Dr. Seuss April 2018

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PSYCHIC/INTUITIVE CONSULTANT

REFLEXOLOGY

SPIRITUAL BOOKSTORE

LAURA NORMAN HOLISTIC REFLEXOLOGY Delray Beach • New York City • The Berkshires 561-272-1220 • 212-532-4404 • 413-854-2615 www.lauranorman.com

THE CRYSTAL GARDEN

*Psychic Readings *Medical Intuitive* Medium *Clairvoyant* Consultant* Medium* Astrologer* Numerologist* Reiki* Guidance that helps you with when, what and why of past experiences. Guidance in present situation; answers to why re-occurrence’s may continue; guidance on how to pave the way, for a more fulfilling future; help that will guide you on your path, which will empower you to a higher level of mind, body and spirit. Expertise include: Relationships, finance, family, health, past life influences, life purpose, path fulfillment, energy healing, spiritual health. For an appointment call 561-285-1479.

Visit world-renowned expert Laura Norman and her experienced associates and enjoy private sessions in Holistic Reflexology, Life Wellness CoachingSM and Therapeutic Massage to reduce your stress, increase your energy, improve your health and love your life! Read Laura’s best-selling book, FEET FIRST: A Guide to Foot Reflexology and practice with one of our Instructional Foot, Hand and Face Reflexology DVDs and a colorful, foot-shaped pillow with Laura’s Reflexology foot map, her new Laura Norman Foot • Hand • Face Aromatherapy line and Laura’s other unique wellness products. Call or visit us online to register for one of our: • Holistic Reflexology, Life Wellness & Massage Sessions • Free Introduction to Laura Norman Reflexology Training Webinar • Holistic Reflexology Certification Training Programs • Foot • Hand • Face Therapy Products Let us help you live an inspired life!

A unique gift store, book store and spiritual center with more than 50 events a month. Check the calendar and website for listings.

PSYCHOTHERAPY

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www.amysticalage.com Empower Yourself/ Holistic, Healer/ Health Coach Life/ Relationship Guide Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 561-285-1479 email: amysticalage@yahoo.com

MARIA K. CHIODO, MA, LMHC

DEENA ELMORE

Graceful Change Therapy Center 100 Linton Blvd, Suite 102B Delray Beach, FL 33483 561-504-0322

LMT, Reiki Master/Teacher Integrated Therapies 561-271-2651 www.deenaelmore.com Lic #MA45730

Providing guidance and therapy for anxiety and depression, relationship issues, substance abuse, family conflict. I can help you work through whatever is blocking you from moving forward and feeling happy and successful.

Change can be graceful and rewarding. You can be your best. 20+ years experience. Call for an appointment. Small women’s groups available.

Personalized intuitive sessions integrating massage, Reiki, cranio sacral work, Chakra Rebooting, Angel Therapy & channeling, Lifeline technique, and Bach Flower remedies. These therapies assist to awaken each individuals’ own inner wisdom and healing abilities! Deeply relaxing and transforming! Over 25 years of teaching experience, Reiki Master since 1999. Ongoing Reiki classes, now offering Reiki Level 1 for 7 hours of CEU’s for Massage therapists. (NCBTMB certified) Reiki Healing/Sharing circles monthly. Visit website for details.

REALTOR MARIE DAVIDSON CRAIG, REALTOR Coast + Palm Realty 561-814-PALM (7256) realestatepb.marie@gmail.com www.coastandpalm.com

SHAMANIC ENERGY MEDICINE EQUINE SHAKTI

“A home is a sanctuary. Fill it with love peace and happiness.”

-Author Unknown Deeply rooted Northern Palm Beach County native ready to assist you with your real estate needs.

Professionalism, integrity, knowledge and commitment to sell your property or find your dream home. Member of JTHS Council (Jupiter/Tequesta/Hobe Sound) of the Miami Association of Realtors.

Shamanic Healing for Humans & Horses Alaina Reed 954-645-0028 www.EquineShakti.com Shamanic energy healing works to relieve ourselves from pain and suffering of past trauma, programming and wounds. Sessions may include illumination, extractions, space clearings, and soul retrievals.

I put my heart and my soul into my work, and have lost my mind in the process. ~Vincent van Gogh 66

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SPIRITUAL CENTER AND ORGANIC TEA LOUNGE MY FLORA AURA

Daily Classes,Unique Gift shop & Free Organic tea Tasting 26 SE 4th street, East Boca Raton, FL Jolie DeMarco / 561-901-5808 JolieMyFloraAura@aol.com www.MyFloraAura.com Please take a look at our web-site to see what events we offer this month. We have so many fun classes to attend. Floral designing, Channeling sessions,MasterMinds,Reiki, Meditation circles, Tea Parties and More!

Stop in to say Hi, browse the store...or have a relaxing cup of Organic tea.

SPROUTS GOT SPROUTS?

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THERAPY, ALTERNATIVE BODY BOOST

Marcia Vandervert 786-413-6923, Delray Beach & Lake Worth Marcia@BodyBoostAndWellness.com www.BodyBoostAndWellness.com Rejuvenate with “Pulsed ElectroMagnetic Field” (PEMF) Therapy. This non-invasive therapy is beneficial for cellular rehabilitation. PEMF helps improve a variety of physical and neurological ailments. Now you can stop the pain, reduce swelling, and heal tissue and bone three times faster than normal. It pumps up your core energy to reduce fatigue. We also do house calls. Call today!

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Locations in Palm Beach and Broward counties. Injury documentation, determine origination of pain, evaluate nerve pathology, and monitor progress of current treatments.

WELLNESS CENTER COMMUNICATING ENERGY WELLNESS CENTER

370 W. Camino Gardens Blvd, Suite 112 Boca Raton, FL 33432 561-212-6862 www.communicatingenergyinstitute.com Colleen A. Haney, M. Ed., Integrative Energy Therapist Individual sessions, classes, meditations, drumming circle, women’s groups and more.

Eden Energy Medicine, Healing Touch, EFT, Nutripuncture, Peace through Surgery Program, Spiritual Counseling, Intuitive readings. Full spectrum integrative support and nurturing. Know your personal energy body’s needs and have the tools to thrive! Free 30 min Lunchtime meditation every Monday at 12:00 noon. Call in and join a group of like minds from all over the world to hold Divine Love, peace and health. Facilitated by Colleen Haney, For details: bocacolleen@aol.com.

YOUR HEALING PLACE JEANNE ELLIS LMT

Certified NMT, Certified LifeLine Practitioner/Instructor, Reiki Master Your Healing Place, LLC 561-706-2834 Yourhealingplace.jeanne@gmail.com License #MA29251 Jeanne is the Owner of Your Healing Place. She has been providing one on one, as well as distance sessions for over 20 years. Clients have long-lasting results for even the most challenging of health issues including pain, fear, and stress. She is avid believer in education and personal growth which led her to creating TheCeWizard.com. Here she provides Continuing Education Credits for Lmt’s (NCBTMBProvider # 451366-10), as well as Acupuncture Physicians (NCCAOM Provider # 167242). Wellness classes are available for everyone. For more details about scheduling a session or attending a workshop call Jeanne at 561-706-2834. YourHealingPlaceFL. com, TheCeWizard.com

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APRIL 27-29 2018 D E L R AY B E A C H , F L O R I D A

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