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Every Mon. 5:30-6:45PM Cost $80 for 4 Class Pack, $25 Drop-In Fee.) Oct 14th - Kripalu Beginners Yoga w/Robin Conover.

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30 MOUTH MATTERS

A Holistic Approach to Oral Health

32 RETHINKING OUR STUFF

Moving Toward a Circular Economy

34 JENNY ODELL ON

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36 SPINAL SOLUTIONS

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38 SLOW FOOD TAKES ROOT

Global Movement on Fast Track

40 ANIMAL ASANAS Goats on the Yoga Mat

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44 MINDFULNESS

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46 PAWS TO CONSIDER Best Friends Waiting for Homes

46 DEPARTMENTS 8 news briefs 22 health briefs 24 global briefs 32 green living 36 healing ways 38 conscious

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Audubon Everglades Presents Lecture “Wading birds in the Everglades: Different responses to living in troubled waters”

By Dale E. Gawlik, Ph.D. Tuesday, October 1, 2019 6:30pm – 8:45pm Origin Church, 6073 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 33415

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r. Dale Gawlik will speak about the wading birds in the Everglades at the Audubon Everglades October 1 lecture program. Dr. Gawlik is Director of Florida Atlantic University’s Environmental Science Program in the Department of Biological Sciences at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, FL.

Dr. Gawlik’s research focuses on waterbird ecology and conservation, wetland and intertidal ecosystems, restoration ecology, and the use of birds in aquatic ecosystem management. His research focuses on waterbird ecology and conservation, wetland and intertidal ecosystems, restoration ecology, and the use of birds in aquatic ecosystem management.

He has published over 70 papers, many focused on how hydrologic processes control wading bird populations in the Everglades of Florida. Dr. Gawlik and his students have deDr. Dale E. Gawlik with Wood Stork chick veloped heron, stork, and ibis habitat models that link bird populations to the hydrologic management and restoration of the Everglades.

Dr. Gawlik serves on the IUCN Heron Specialists Group and IUCN Stork, Ibis, and Spoonbill Specialist Group, and he is also a member of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Wood Stork Working Group. Dr. Gawlik has held a number of elected leadership positions in professional ornithological and scientific societies, including his current positions as Secretary of the Association of Field Ornithologists and Councilor for the Waterbird Society.

The Audubon Everglades October lecture program will take place on Tuesday, September 3, 2019, 6:30pm - 8:45pm at Origin Church, 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33415. The program is free and open to the public. Doors open at 6:30pm. Information at www.auduboneverglades.org Audubon Everglades, a not for profit organization, serves the communities of Palm Beach County with activities and programs to educate and inspire people to conserve birds, wildlife, and the environment that supports them. Audubon Everglades, a chapter of Florida Audubon and the National Audubon Society, is supported by its chapter members and donors. Education and conservation are at the forefront of our mission, and Audubon Everglades field trips and monthly member programs are free and open to all.

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Expanding the Tools of Acupuncture and Energy Medicine to Address Modern Health Issues

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any prospective patients are not aware of the complete range of tools available to the Acupuncturist. That list is expanding.

Let’s take a quick tour. Needles can be as thin as a human hair or a bit thicker. There does not always need to be a ‘da qi’ sensation created. In other words, they don’t have to hurt to work.

Moxibustion tools include artemisia herb burned in roll sections, or “smokeless” versions which include Japanese charcoal tubes with adhesive foil collars to stick directly on points to add qi/ energy. I utilized tuning forks with specific tones/pitcheselicit targeted responses on selected points. Fingers, a la acupressure, are certainly in the toolkit.

Having had some of my own experience with fixed polarity magnets on acupuncture points, I envisioned another way to unblock qi, using pairs of magnets with controlled frequencies of (opposite) polarity switching. Needles have iron alloy in (sterile) stainless steel content have a magnetic permeability to support a magnetic field. My

technical partner and co-inventor, Dennis Marcantonio, built a system to this design concept to support the sustained control and frequency of magnetic pole shifts using a proprietary design with patent pending. This system will control the magnetic fields surrounding the point/needle, as well as synchronous LED light. In addition, sound/acoustic stimulation signals are sent to each Magnapuncture™ pod pair.

We envisioned a purpose for this design based on the demographics of the patient base, which should parallel most adults in Western civilization. Under the correct selection of points, and with the right frequencies, we confirmed that the use of MagnaPuncture™* as it is called, can deepen and quicken the relaxation response during an acupuncture treatment. This is significant, given that many modern western health issues are now recognized as induced by stress or worsened by it: • Sensitivity to Pain • Heart disease / Blood Pressure • Asthma

• Obesity/Allergies • Diabetes (II) • Headaches • Depression and anxiety • Gastrointestinal problems • Alzheimer's disease • Accelerated aging Patients often reflect Sympathetic (fight, flight, fright) response in their pulses. This can be caused by getting stuck in traffic, or to longer term stress stimuli getting ‘seated’ in the adrenal cortex in the body.

The vast majority of the patients found that addition of MagnaPuncture™ to their acupuncture treatment could take them to comfortable deeper relaxation, dream states, or sleep. The point selec-

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tion is customized to each patient in their personal meridian/pulse profile, and to the symptoms they relate currently, and historically.

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Other popular treatments include BioElectric DDS, where a massage adds the element of microcurrent coming directly through my hands to the patient. This is a viable needle-free modality, although we have converted many needle-phobic clients with our gentle acupuncture.

In our Absolute Wellness Spa skin-care suite, micro-needling of the face and neck stimulates the skin to ramp up its own collagen production, which typically starts to wane at age 30. We have the option to add your own platelet rich plasma, as a topical applicant to amplify the treatment’s positive impact.

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Children Need to Move

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hen entering an elementary school classroom, visitors commonly find a list of rules posted: Raise your hand.

Stay in your seat.

Speak only with permission.

These rules make the classroom manageable; it would be anarchy without them. But what teachers and parents often don’t realize is that every one of these requests is completely contrary to the nature of a young child. Children don’t sit.

They jump and dance and roll and climb and run. They’re not quiet. They laugh and scream and giggle and sing and make noises. And when they are required to obey these rules for lengthy periods without a break, children are forced to deny their instincts and suppress their very nature.

Most scientists agree that human beings are not meant to be immobile. In his book, *Brain Rules (2014), John Medina points out that early civilizations walked many miles each day, hunting, fishing and using their bodies to survive.

Movement, he asserts, is essential for physical and mental well-being and improved attention.

In fact, excessive sitting causes weakness in the postural muscles (the ones that hold us upright) and increased tension in the neck, shoulders and lower back.

Kids need to move. Their nervous systems benefit from a reset after sedentary periods to combat sluggishness. Mindful movement has been shown to lower stress levels, improve resilience, promote sensory processing and improve body awareness.

Play teaches children about boundaries, promotes communication and supports social/emotional learning. Research suggests that increasing

physical exercise during a child’s day improves not only scholastic performance but sleep, overall fitness and self-esteem.

Yet there is scarcely a place where children can run and play freely—certainly not in the halls at school, not even at recess—that is, if they even have recess. New schools are often built without playgrounds to lower costs. What’s even more surprising is that many overscheduled kids don’t know what to do at recess: some schools have had to hire “recess coaches” to teach children how to play dodgeball and tag. Free play is becoming a lost art.

With increased emphasis on high stakes testing and grades, many schools view recess, field trips, class parties, physical education and the arts as an interruption of time deemed more valuable for test preparation. A backpack full of homework often displaces free time at home.

This pressure to succeed in school may start with the very young. Even though scientific research points to better learning when children are in more playful, happier and less-demanding environments, many early education programs have shifted from play-based curricula to more directed learning.

Between homework and technology, it’s increasingly common to find teens immobilized in front of some sort of screen—sometimes for as much as nine hours per day—according to a 2015 study by Common Sense Media Inc. These researchers have found that excessive screen time correlates with teen anxiety and depression. They recommend periodic technology “fasts”, outdoor activities, face-to-face interactions and physical exercise to break these patterns.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website (2018) asserts that even moderate exercise lowers stress and anxiety levels, elevates self-esteem, increases strength and improves endurance, builds stronger bones and muscles, maintains weight and may help regulate blood pressure and cholesterol levels. In addition, the CDC finds that regular physical activity correlates with improved school performance, including better grades, behavior, concentration, and attentiveness to schoolwork. Childhood and adolescent inactivity, however, can lead to obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease in adulthood.

While busy parents may be hard-pressed to add another activity to their children’s days, schools may be able to address this challenge by incorporating movement within the classroom. Biologist and educator Carla Hannaford explored the relationship between learning and movement in her 2005 book *Smart Moves. She shared stories

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of children with severe learning challenges who made extraordinary academic and social leaps once liberated from their desks. She implemented two-minute breathing and exercise breaks to foster self-regulation, reinforcing her belief that moving, playing and interacting with others is a necessary component to learning.

In fact, exercise has been shown to improve executive function—the ability to plan, schedule, switch tasks and stay focused while in a highly stimulating environment—according to a 2006 study by Dr. Charles H. Hillman and colleagues at the University of Illinois at Urbana.

Implementing classroom yoga and breathing exercises resulted in lower levels of cortisol in elementary school students, as reported by Butzer et al (2015). Dr. Stephen Porges maintains that even a few simple movements can bring about significant changes within the nervous system.

By shifting one’s position from seated to standing for a few moments, he explains, the vagus nerve can be activated and stress levels lowered.

Standing next to their desks in class and moving their bodies often helps kids return to work with increased clarity and focus. Taking a few guided side stretches or deep breaths throughout the day can lower stress levels and prevent tension from escalating.

There are many reasons to get kids moving.

By incorporating simple breathing techniques and exercise within a child’s day, parents and educators can help them reduce anxiety, better regulate their emotions and improve school performance. Kids who exercise tend to sleep better and have greater resilience. And getting them off their screens and interacting with others helps reduce the loneliness and isolation that may precede adolescent depression.

Louise Goldberg is the owner of Yoga Center of Deerfield Beach. She leads 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Trainings and Kids Yoga Teacher trainings. She is the author of *Classroom Yoga Breaks (2017) and *Yoga Therapy for Children with Autism and Special Needs (2013), both published by WW Norton. For more information, visit YogaCenterdb.com.

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Healing through the Subconscious

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esearch has shown that the subconscious mind controls 95 percent of our lives. This is why repeating affirmations and thinking positively on a conscious level may not be enough to make lasting changes in one’s life. Incorporating hypnosis, meditation and various forms of yoga can help to improve mental, physical, emotional and spiritual balance.

Jill Avery, founder and creator of Quantum Healing Discoveries, is a QHHT practitioner, KRI instructor and nutrition educator. She seeks to bring healing and higher consciousness to those with whom she interacts. Her mission is to inspire people to know how powerful they truly are. By becoming aware of this, they can create the changes needed in order to reach their full potential.

Clients can improve in self-confidence; eliminate fears, phobias and anxieties; relieve pain; address relationship concerns (family, romantic, children, spouse); find direction with career; quit smoking; lose weight; understand past lives; clear financial blockages; improve health issues; cleanse auras and chakras. Avery will assist her clients in discovering their life’s purpose by removing negative emotions and reprograming the subconscious mind to create balance and healing from within.

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10/6 HIKE IN JONATHAN DICKINSON STATE PARK, 16450 S.E. Federal Highway, Hobe Sound, FL. Enjoy this very popular hike of 7 to 12 miles. Meet at the front gate of the park at 8:00 a.m. Bring plenty of water.

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10/7 MONTHLY CHAPTER MEETING, Okeeheelee Park Nature Center, 7715 Forest Hill Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL. Catch up with fellow hikers as you talk of your recent hiking adventures. Social: 7:00 p.m., Program at 7:30 p.m. Topic to be announced. Contact: Roy Moore, 561307-7792. Public/Leisure.

10/12 TRAIL MAINTENANCE. Work on the trails for fun and exercise. Details will be announced at the monthly chapter meeting. Contact: Scott Lunsford, (561) 441-1251. Public/Leisure-Moderate.

10/13 OKEEHEELEE PARK SOUTH, 7500Forest Hill Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL. Take a leisurely stroll in the southern Okeeheelee nature area. We will meet at the South parking lot. Stroll starts at 7:30 am. Contact Paul Cummings 561-963-9906 Public/Leisure.

10/19 RIVERBEND PARK WALK, 9060 Indiantown Road, Jupiter, Fl. Bruce Brown’s nature walk is in the Jupiter area for this August adventure. Meet at the main parking lot and Visitor Center. Arrive before start at 7:30 a.m. Contact: Bruce, 772-333-1837. Public/Leisure.

10/19: Hike from Riverbend to Hobe Grove Canal. 12 miles. Meet at the main parking lot 9060 W Indiantown Rd, Jupiter, FL 33478 at 7:45am. Beautiful section of the Ocean to Lake hiking trail.

Please bring 2 liters of water, sun protection, and any snacks. Check Meetup.com for updates and trail conditions. Contact Rita Black: 772-985-0579 Public/Strenuous 10/20 WELLINGTON PEACEFUL WATERS PRESERVE, 11676 Pierson Road, Wellington, FL. Enjoy a walk in the preserve. Meet at the preserve on Flying Cow Road at 7:30am. Contact: Paul Cummings, 561-596-4423. Public/Leisure.

10/26 Hike on OTL - at Riverbend, 9060 Indiantown Road, Jupiter, Fl. Join Amy for 8 to 10 miles on the OTL. Meet at the front parking lot before 7:30 to begin at 7:45. Please bring at least 2 liters to drink and a snack. Contact Amy Saperstein - 561-289-5551. Public/Strenuous.

10/27 GRASSY WATERS HIKES, 8537 Northlake Blvd West Palm Beach, Florida 33412. Alan Collins will walk about an hour on two separate trails: Eagle Trail and Hog Hammock Trail off Northlake Blvd. 7:30 a.m. Contact: 561-586-0486. Public/Leisure.

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BAHAMA ISLANDS RELIEF EFFORTS Shattered Lives – You Can Help

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he Islands of the Bahamas have been described as a “little piece of paradise” with their transparent turquoise waters, white sandy beaches, underwater caves and colorful coral reefs, a haven for tourists to enjoy the weather, the people, the culture and the waters.

On September 1, Hurricane Dorian made landfall in the Abaco Islands as a category 5; for two days, the islands were pounded with 185-mph winds and 25-foot storm surges. The hurricane erased entire neighborhoods. Some survivors remain to salvage anything they can, but they are left without identification, personal records, money, means of communication and family members are still missing.

The UN World Food Programme estimates that Abaco will need food for 14,500 people and Grand Bahama Island will require food for 45,700 people. It is estimated that 20,000 Bahamians live in South Florida and parts of the island chain are only 50 miles east of the Florida coast. Many Floridians are wondering what they can do to help their neighbors.

Here are a few of the organizations that are mobilizing in The Palm Beaches as well as organizations outside the area providing much-needed aid: The Eagles Wings Foundation provides emergency support to local government agencies affected by disaster impact. They are collecting donations and supplies at their facility located at 514 14th St., West Palm Beach.

National Association of The Bahamas (NAB), a 501(c) non-profit serving Bahamian interest and supporting The Bahamas since 1993, is accepting donations at nabMiami.org.

Sandals Foundation Hurricane Relief Fund, the nonprofit arm of Sandals Resorts, is helping restore lives in the northern Bahamas. One-hundred percent of all donations will go toward hurricane relief and rebuilding efforts. Donate at SandalsFoundation.org/donation.

Big Dog Ranch Rescue, in Loxahatchee, has a history of going to places hit by hurricanes where animals need human help. They have evacuated dogs from the Bahamas Humane Society and need help with adoptions, food and donations. To help in their rescue and relief efforts, call 561-791-6465.

Good Vibrations Music Co., a local non-profit in Palm Beach, is donating the proceeds from their upcoming Sound Healing Concerts, to be held from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. and 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., on October 19, at the South Florida Science Center & Aquarium. Free healing sessions will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. on the grounds with top healers from the area donating their time and energy to help people release trauma, fear, anxiety and more. To volunteer healing sessions and/or for more information and tickets, call 561-318-1578 or visit UniversalHealingConcert.Eventbrite.com.

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Breast Health: From a Lymphatic Point of View

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reventative healthcare has become a deep rooted concept in our culture. As a Certified Lymphatic Therapist for over twenty five years, I have treated hundreds of women and some men, who have had symptoms that were secondary to breast cancer treatment. As a result, I have often dreamed of a practice that was preventative, one that might help people achieve health and comfort before they succumb to this disease. At The Therapeutic Alternative, we believe in cleansing the tissues of the breast, as well as the whole body, to keep the tissue fluids crystal clear. It is a good place to start with this preventative approach to breast health!

Lymphatic Drainage helps to drain and keep breast tissue clear of congestion and waste build up. The lymphatic system is a very fine and delicate system, one that requires some pressure build up to be active. Lymphatic Therapy is designed to stimulate and accelerate the lymphatic system, through gentle manipulation of the skin, the tissue of the breasts are decongested.

We believe that it is beneficial to support breast tissue with lymph drainage, body brushing, and self massage. As a part of each detoxifying

lymphatic treatment, we teach body brushing, self massage, and other self care techniques. We employ the use of a variety of different body brushes to manipulate the skin, and therefore the lymphatic system. All of our brushes are imported directly from Germany, are handmade, and are of the highest quality.

At The Therapeutic Alternative we applaud all who have fought the fight of Breast Cancer!

During the month of October, The Therapeutic Alternative will raffle several retail items to benefit the National Lymphedema Network Garment Fund. This fund offers compression garments to those who have lymphedema after breast cancer, but can't afford them. Help support the women and men who have been affected by the side effects of treated Cancer.

To donate call us at 561-392-3340 or go to https://lymphnet.org/garment-fund/ The Therapeutic Alternative 301 Camino Gardens Blvd, Suite 102 Boca Raton, FL 33432 561-392-3340 www.thetherapeuticalternative.com

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Why would you buy weak CBD oil? Anything less than 750mg per bottle is considered weak.

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Gem & Mineral Society of the Palm Beaches, Inc. Presents

The 53rd Annual Gem, Mineral, Bead, Jewelry, & Fossil Show November 23—24, 2019 where: Expo Center East

South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach, Florida 33411 www.southfloridafair.com

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Over 80 dealers from all over the country offer a wide range of merchandise—fine jewelry, southwestern Indian jewelry, bead jewelry, loose beads, rocks and minerals for specimen collecting and cutting, loose precious and semi-precious gemstones, settings and findings, fossils, meteorites, tools, books, and much, much more.

educational: The show offers a wide range of educational activities and

exhibits. Visit the demonstration area where society members will be showcasing skills learned in club classes. Demonstrations will include faceting, cabochon making, chain making, and bead stringing just to name a few. Hourly door prizes awarded both days and a show Grand Prize Drawing and several other drawings will be held. We have also invited several local education based clubs to display at our show, as well as the Palm Beach Museum of Natural History. We will also have speakers.

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Are Faux-Meat Burgers Good for You?

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on-meat burgers have become very popular.

People are drawn to these foods because they are trying to reduce their consumption of red meat and believe that plant-based foods are healthier and better for the environment. While plant-based diets have been connected with good health, are these “fake meat” products healthy?

Highly Processed Foods Our bodies were designed to thrive on whole, natural foods. The overconsumption of processed foods in the Standard American Diet (SAD) has led to a myriad of health problems. Two of the most popular faux meat products (designed to mimic the taste of meat) on the market right now are ‘Impossible Burger’ and ‘Beyond Beef ’ which are heavily processed foods. The following list of ingredients was obtained from their websites.

Impossible Burger: Water, Soy Protein Concentrate, Coconut Oil, Sunflower Oil, Natural Flavors, 2% or less of: Potato Protein, Methylcellulose, Yeast Extract, Cultured Dextrose, Food Starch Modified, Soy Leghemoglobin, Salt, Soy Protein Isolate, Mixed Tocopherols (Vitamin E), Zinc Gluconate, Thiamine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B1), Sodium Ascorbate (Vitamin C), Niacin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Vitamin B12.

Beyond Beef: Water, Pea Protein Isolate, ExpellerPressed Canola Oil, Refined Coconut Oil, Rice Protein, Natural Flavors, Cocoa Butter, Mung Bean Protein, Methylcellulose, Potato Starch, Apple Extract, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Vinegar, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Sunflower Lecithin, Pomegranate Fruit Powder, Beet Juice Extract (for color).

A Few Ingredient Highlights Both products use ‘natural flavors’ which are

derived from substances found in nature (plants, animals, etc.) but can also contain preservatives, emulsifiers, solvents and other incidental additives.

The Impossible Burger contains GMO soy. At this point there is not enough evidence to know what effect GMOs will have on us or on the earth. There are current concerns including increased allergy risk, negative impact on the balance of our gut microbiome/gut health and increased antibiotic resistance in humans. Although GMO crops are often contaminated with glyphosate, their website claims that their products are tested for glyphosate.

The yeast extract found in this product can pose problems for MSG-sensitive individuals.

Beyond Beef contains pea protein isolate.

Popularity of plant-based protein alternatives has led to increased use of pea protein. However, the supply has not been adequately tested to ensure Americans are getting clean products.

The Detox Project (a research agency that tests levels of pesticides in our food and supplements) has found many products containing pea protein are contaminated with glyphosate. Glyphosate is an herbicide that has been linked to cancer. In 2015, the World Health Organization classified glyphosate as ‘probably carcinogenic to humans’. It has also been shown to disrupt hormone balance and the gut microbiome in the body.

Be aware of sodium levels in restaurant offerings of 0% beef burgers. The Impossible Whopper served at Burger King contains 1080 mg of sodium.

The American Heart Association recommends no more than 2,300 mg of sodium per day and an ideal limit of less than 1,500 mg per day for most adults, especially for those with high blood pressure.

Whole Foods Are Always the Best Option Natural beef can have a place in a healthy, balanced diet. Red meat is a complete protein source and contains a variety of bioavailable nutrients including heme iron, zinc, and B vitamins. As always, portion size matters and you can make better choices at the supermarket by choosing meat from animals raised with no antibiotics or added hormones. Another good choice is grass-fed beef which may contain less total fat than grain-fed beef, but a lot more omega-3 fatty acids and CLA (conjugated linoleic acid), which are both linked to health benefits.

The best plant-based protein alternatives should be focused on whole foods. If you are interested in non-meat burgers, veggie burgers would be the best alternative and the best choice would be to make them at home. These burgers will provide natural vitamins and minerals from actual vegetables. There are a lot of plant-based protein options available such as quinoa, beans, lentils, nuts, seeds, peas, soy, mushrooms, chickpeas – and even whole grains and green vegetables offer varying amounts of protein.

One of the most researched diets for providing a healthy lifestyle, the Mediterranean diet, recommends focusing on whole, natural foods and eating lots of vegetables. This diet does recommend limiting red meat to a few times per month. Overall, we should eat less processed foods, but on occasion a pre-made veggie burger can be a viable option. Just be sure to read the ingredients and choose the most natural option. The bottom line is that if you would like to have a burger then have one. Just limit this to occasional indulgences.

It is best to eat foods where you can identify them for what they are. The more mysterious the ingredients are, the less likely that it will be nutritious for you.

Diane Duvall, Life Coach and Certified Health Coach for the Lifestyle Medicine Practice of Dr. Geni Abraham, Board Certified, American Board of Internal Medicine. Our Internal Medicine Practice is an integrated medical practice with a focus on Lifestyle Medicine. We offer health coaching sessions to help you reach your personal goals. Dr. Geni Abraham, Medical Specialists of the Palm Beaches, Inc., 205 JFK Drive, Atlantis FL 33462. Phone: (561) 432-8935, Visit DrGeniAbraham.com and Follow us on Facebook: Dr. Geni Abraham

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The Real Secret to a Wonderful Life “Whatever work you do is worthwhile only if it touches somebody’s life.” – Sadhguru xperiencing the connection to our higher calling instills a sense of peace and deep satisfaction with every breath we take. As Marianne Williamson reminds us in her book, A Return to Love, we all ultimately have the same job: to minister to human hearts.

There is a career choice that promises a sole-to-soul connection between the practitioner and recipient. A choice that is very appealing for those choosing to have healing techniques literally at their fingertips. A career grounded in the premise that we each have the ability to hear our own inner voice when we allow ourselves to relax and receive. And a career that offers enhanced earning potential and flexible hours, one that opens the door to a life of providing healing and wellness to others.

What is this complementary health career path “to minister to human hearts?”

Laura Norman Holistic Reflexology works by facilitating deep physical, mental and emotional relaxation. While in this deeply relaxed state, a person can tap into their own inner abilities to heal and manifest all that they desire. Reflexology is the ancient holistic healing technique that involves strategic use of firm, yet gentle, pressure

with painful issues. After the session I hear comments like ‘I feel so totally relaxed!’, ‘It’s heavenly’, ‘I feel so light it’s like walking on clouds.’ They hug and thank me over and over – they are so grateful! Seeing these happy, smiling clients looking forward to another session is so gratifying.”

You can start right now to live a wonderful life. Call to discover how you can live a life both personally and professionally that speaks to your higher self and your loving, caring connection to others.

Laura Norman, M.S., LMT, offers private Holistic Reflexology and Inspired Life Coaching sessions in Delray Beach and Holistic Reflexology Training Programs in Boynton Beach starting Oct 27th. (See our ad this issue for our complete class calendar) Foot, Hand and Face Reflexology Instructional DVDs and natural aromatherapy products are also available. Beautiful instant gift certificates available online for all occasions. www.lauranorman. com • Call 561-272-1220 • Text 917-331-0428

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on specific points on the feet, hands, ears and face that correspond to organs, glands and systems within the body.

Three years ago, Jane Waters chose to pursue her dream of ministering to others by enrolling in Laura Norman’s Reflexology Training Program, covering foot, hand, face and ear reflexology.

She told me recently, “ I feel it is my calling to ‘turn people on’ to this gift”. Jane has a client whose headaches just melt away while she is being worked on. Her client told Jane she is calmer and experiences a feeling of complete well being long after each session. And Jane has discovered a new, satisfying “niche,” using her hand reflexology skills to work with artists.

Laura Norman’s Method of Holistic Reflexology empowers the practitioner and their client by addressing the whole person – physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Laura’s attention to the spiritual aspects of healing is what drew Debbie Shields to enroll in Laura’s program.

For Debbie her training has been “absolutely lifetransforming!” The hands-on training and supportive, nurturing class environment gave Debbie the space to perfect her art. The results she sees with her clients are “mind-boggling!”

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Stop the Amazon Fires Pressure the United Nations to Act

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1. Send in immediate humanitarian support to all the indigenous and local groups that have lost their homes and way of life.

2. Coordinate a large-scale effort with Brazil and neighboring countries to fight the fires in the highest-risk areas, such as those affecting indigenous peoples, animals and the most fragile ecosystems.

3. Create economic sanctions on Brazil that would make the cutting, selling and buying of timber and meat produced in the country illegal.

The petition can be signed at Tinyurl.com/AmazonCatastrophe.

Stuart Zoll, LAc, DOM, FABORM

Natural Awakenings magazine will be dedicating the coming year to covering the climate crisis and providing personal choices that people can make to reduce their own carbon footprint.

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Dramatic and swift action needs to take place, and the United Nations has the power to do so.

A global online petition at Change.org urges the UN to:

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he Amazon rainforest is in a critical state of near-collapse with a record number of fires in Brazil this year—twice as many as in 2018. The fires have been deliberately set to deforest the Amazon and displace its indigenous populations to make way for soybean and cattle farming and oil drilling, actions encouraged by Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro. The Amazon is known as the as the “lungs” of our Earth; its oxygen is an essential, irreparable link that holds our global ecosystem within balance. Scientists say that with another 5 percent burned, the Amazon could reach the tipping point of ecosystem collapse.

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Unplug and Unwind at Delray Beach’s 2nd Annual Yoga Festival Friday, November 1 through Sunday, November 3

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nplug and Unwind at Delray Beach’s 2nd Annual Yoga Festival brought to you in conjunction with the team from Yoga Fun Day - A Total Wellness and a Community Conscious Coalition.

Experience mindful living at Yoga Fun Day Delray coming to Old School Square in Delray on Friday, November 1 through Sunday, November 3. At this three-day festival and family-friendly wellness and yoga event attendees can unplug, unwind and be immersed in green living, healthy choices, and sustainable practices. The event will feature

activities and products that support an active and holistic lifestyle.

Vendor Village and Artist’s Alley are free and open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. offering an assortment of products for healthy and mindful living as well as art.

There will be a Glow Party Saturday night and live music as well as the festival’s Kid’s Zone, Healing Zone, and Fun Zone. Plus, feel the rhythmic beat from DJ tunes, soul inspiring sounds, Kirtan, drum and acoustic live music. Entry tickets provide attendees access to over 100+ classes and workshops

taught by local and international teachers from all over the world, as well as the Spa Zone and Festival Glitter Zone.

New this year are half- and full-day immersions for the yogi and non-yogi. There will also be a two-day Relaxation Retreat kicking off on Friday and Saturday for those wanting to learn how to “relax” and “unwind.”

Whether you are brand new to yoga or a seasoned yogi, come prepared to enjoy classes for all levels and different styles. Classes include beginner, intermediate and advanced in yoga, belly dancing, acroyoga, trapeze, aerial, and meditation and more. Bring water, yoga mat and any props you prefer. Kid’s classes are free for ages 12 and under and their parents.

“Discover the joy of yoga, movement, flow arts and dance in a safe and fun environment. Something magical happens when we go into the great outdoors. I am on a mission to bring yoga to all and help you connect with nature,” says event founder Samantha Grout.

Location: Registration opens at 8 AM on Sunday, Nov 3rd. Visit YogaFunDay.com to view current teacher lineup and the schedule. Kids 12 and under free; 1-day, 2-day, and VIP entry tickets are available. Glow Party tickets $20, $25 at the door. There is a Drum Circle and After Party that are FREE to the general public. For more information, visit YogaFunDay.com or email YogaFunDay@gmail.com.

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A three-decade study of 3,325 young people in Bristol, UK, found that kids that were bullied at age 10 had eight times the rate of depression in their teen years, and that it persisted for some into their adult years. Using detailed mood and feelings questionnaires and genetic information, researchers found that childhood bullying was strongly associated with depression. Bullied children had a greater risk of both limited depression occurrence and persistent depressive issues.

Other risk factors found to be associated with depression in the children included anxiety and the mother’s postnatal depression.

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Children born with low vitamin D levels have an approximately 60 percent higher risk of elevated systolic blood pressure between ages 6 and 18, reports a study of 775 Boston children published in the American Heart Association journal Hypertension. Those with persistently low levels of vitamin D through early childhood had double the risk of elevated systolic blood pressure between ages 3 and 18.

Higher systolic numbers increase the risk of cardiovascular disease later in life.

Because infants’ vitamin D levels are determined by the mothers’ levels during pregnancy, researchers suggest exploring an official recommendation for vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy.

Protect Kids From Bullying to Lower Risk of Teen Depression

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In a Brazilian study published in the Journal of Herbal Medicine, extracts of rosemary leaves and pomegranate peels, along with a South African herb known as misty plume bush, significantly reduced the ability of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria to grow and spread in the laboratory, a finding that may help develop new strategies against the superbug.

Up to 75 percent of women deal at some point with the itchiness, discharge and sexual discomfort and pain of vaginal yeast infections caused by Candida species, the most prevalent being Candida albicans. Egyptian laboratory researchers tested fennel oil and eight other plant-based essential oils on 19 Candida albicans strains that were resistant to the antifungal medication fluconazole. They found that the fennel oil had significant antifungal properties against the strains, outperforming chamomile, jojoba, nigella, fenugreek, cod liver, peppermint, clove and ginger oils. When combined with fluconazole, fennel was effective on seven strains, theoretically lowering the need for higher doses of the medication.

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Fight MRSA With Herbal Extracts

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Consider Motherwort to Reduce Postpartum Bleeding

Avoid Pesticides to Lower Kids’ Risk of Depression

A meta-review of 37 studies that included 7,887 mothers giving birth found that an injection of oriental motherwort (Leonurus japonicus), a Traditional Chinese Medicine herb used for thousands of years, decreased blood loss and other adverse events during birth at a minimal cost with few side effects.

Another reason to consider organics: A study of 529 teens and preteens linked high exposure to pesticides to a higher risk of depression. University of California San Diego School of Medicine researchers studied children between 11 and 17 years old in the Ecuadorian Andes, the third-largest exporter of roses. The flowers are routinely sprayed with organophosphate insecticides known to affect the human cholinergic system, a key component in the function of the brain and nervous system. Drawing blood samples, the researchers found that teens that had lower levels of acetylcholinesterase enzyme activity resulting from pesticide toxicity showed more symptoms of depression, especially in girls and those younger than 14. The findings back up anecdotal reports from Andeans of a rise in teen depression and suicide.

Take Cordyceps to Enhance Immunity Cordyceps, a fungus that grows on caterpillars high in the Himalayas, has long been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine as a rejuvenating and performance-enhancing medicine.

The latest Korean research shows it also boosts the immune system. Scientists tested 79 healthy adults for eight weeks, giving 39 of them 1,680 milligrams of cordyceps a day in capsules and the other 40 were given a placebo. The cordyceps produced a 38 percent increase in natural killer (NK) cell activity, which plays a role in immunity by detecting and killing virus-infected cells, tumor cells and abnormal cells.

Boot the Bottle for Mental Well-Being A study of 10,386 people in Hong Kong and the United States compared mental well-being among moderate drinkers and nondrinkers, with multiple-year, followup periods. Men and women that were lifetime abstainers had the highest levels of mental well-being, surpassed only by women that had quit drinking.

Take Rosemary to Boost Memory, Mood and Sleep The common kitchen herb rosemary holds promise for insomniacs. Iranian researchers tested 68 university students for a month, giving them either 1,000 milligrams of rosemary herb each day or a placebo. Those that took the rosemary herbal supplement had improved memory, reduced anxiety and less depression at the end of the month. Using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Inventory scale, those taking the rosemary slept better, as well.

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Extraterrestrial Matter Found on Earth

The endangered Florida panther has been saved from extinction thanks to the introduction of female Texan pumas, reports a 10-year study conducted by the University of Florida and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The pumas, which like the panthers, are a sub-species of cougar, were brought to Florida in 1995 to counter the effects of habitat loss and health issues caused by panther inbreeding, including heart defects, infertility and other genetic problems. The panther population has since rebounded from a low of 20 to 30 cats to between 120 and 230.

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Texas Pumas Counter Inbreeding

The Makhonjwa Mountains of South Africa harbor some of the planet’s oldest rocks, including meteorites that have been striking the Earth for eons. According to the peer-reviewed journal Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, researchers using electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy have discovered a 3.3 billion-year-old layer of rock that contains two types of insoluble organic matter, both of which suggest extraterrestrial origins, making it the oldest extraterrestrial organic matter ever identified.

Many scientists think the basic molecules of life may have originated in outer space.

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Twenty-four scientists from around the world published a letter entitled, “Stop Military Conflicts From Trashing Environment,” in the journal Nature, urging the United Nations International Law Commission to create protections for the environment in armed conflicts. It reads, “We call on governments to incorporate explicit safeguards for biodiversity, and to use the commission’s recommendations to finally deliver a Fifth Geneva Convention to uphold environmental protection during such confrontations.” The four existing Geneva Conventions and their three additional protocols are globally recognized treaties that establish standards under international humanitarian law for the treatment of wounded military personnel, shipwrecked sailors, prisoners of war and civilians during armed conflicts. Violating the treaties amounts to a war crime.

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Scientists warn that the Arctic is heating up much faster than the world average because of rising greenhouse gas emissions. Over the last five years, the region has been warmer than at any time since record keeping began in 1900, which is opening up untapped reserves of oil, gas, uranium, gold, fish and rare earth minerals. At a May meeting of the Arctic Council, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned Russia and China against “aggressive” actions in the region, saying, “This is America’s moment to stand up as an Arctic nation.”

Gao Feng, the head of the Chinese delegation to the council, whose mission is to foster cooperation among Arctic countries and protect the fragile environment, says, “It’s [the U.S.] a country that stepped out of the Paris Agreement and then they’re talking about protecting the environment of the Arctic.”

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Askwsar Hilonga, Ph.D., a chemical engineer and public health scientist in Tanzania, grew up dealing with waterborne diseases such as cholera that made him ill. According to the World Health Organization, he has used his scientific expertise and local knowledge to develop a purification system based on nanomaterials. While the filter is still under study, stations have been set up throughout Tanzania, mostly managed by women, to help those that otherwise would not have safe drinking water.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration estimates the algaechoked “dead zone” in the Gulf of Mexico near the mouth of the Mississippi River spanned 7,829 square miles this summer, roughly the size of Massachusetts and considerably above the 6,000-square-mile fiveyear average. The largest recorded Gulf dead zone to date was 8,776 square miles in 2017. Dead zones occur when algae sinks and decomposes, sucking oxygen from the water and making it impossible for marine life to exist, jeopardizing billions of dollars generated by commercial fishing in the area. The phenomenon is primarily attributed to chemical fertilizer runoff from Midwestern farms into the Mississippi, exacerbated by warming trends.

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Overfished and struggling widow rockfish are returning to the Pacific coast. Legal protections since 2001 had made it illegal to take the fish commercially, and fisheries managers implemented “catch share” regulations as the fishing fleet dwindled from 400 to 50 trawlers. But the fish have made a faster comeback than expected. National Marine Fisheries Service biologist Jason Cope notes that scientists were surprised by how quickly some rockfish species can reproduce. “We thought it might take a century or so for them to rebuild themselves; it’s now taking maybe a decade.”

Superfund Success Story Toxic Site Now Welcomes Walkers

A wood-treating process for telephone poles that caused soil and groundwater contamination prompted the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to designate 47 acres in Bellingham, Washington, as a Superfund site in 1997. The cleanup, including removal of 28,000 tons of contaminated soil to a repository, reestablishment of a natural stream and restoring wetlands, is now complete, with walking and bicycling paths, newly planted native trees and wetland shrubs, and returning birdlife. The Oeser Company, which cooperated with the cleanup, has operated at the site since 1943 and continues to do so.

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Climate Crisis May Promote Superbugs

A new analysis links climate change to the recent global rise of a multidrug-resistant fungal superbug, Candida auris. A decade after it was discovered in 2009, the superbug has popped up in many genetically distinct strains in more than 30 countries on three continents. Mystified, scientists say that fungal diseases are relatively uncommon in humans because of body temperature, but if they adapt to rising temperatures and aren’t easily treatable with medications, they could increasingly endanger human health on a global scale. “Global warming may lead to new fungal diseases that we don’t even know about right now,” warns Arturo Casadevall, lead author of the study published in mBio and chair of molecular microbiology and immunology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

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Icelanders unveiled a plaque in an official ceremony on August 18 in memory of Okjokull Glacier, or Ok Glacier, the first of its kind officially lost to climate change. The glacier lost its glacier status in 2014 after melting down to only 0.386 square miles, or 6.6 percent of its original 5.8 square miles, and was reclassified as dead ice. The plaque is inscribed with A Letter to the Future, which includes the words, “This monument is to acknowledge that we know what is happening and what needs to be done. Only you know if we did it.” A 2018 documentary, Not Ok, details the glacier’s death and highlights the dire effects of climate change.

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The Silent Killers in Your Mouth

by Dr. Yolanda Cintron

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very year for my birthday in September, I take a break to refresh, “resharpen my saw” and reflect, getting ready for our October mission trip to the dental clinic in Egbe, Nigeria, (EgbeHospital.org) and give thanks to our Lord for His mercies and ask Him for guidance and healing for others. I want to do it differently and make a difference, in a world full of noise and pollution, bringing HOPE. We see so many patients young and old whose lives are in critical condition. How did they get this sick? When I examine their mouths and we look at the intraoral photos, in horror they can’t believe their eyes. This is where your digestion starts! It got this bad because they felt no pain.

We just c ame b a ck f rom t he International Organization for Oral Medicine and Toxicology annual meeting in Stowe, Vermont, where great scientific minds exchanged new biological protocols, finding root causes for diseases and how to eradicate toxicity from our aging bodies. Reducing inflammation and oxidative stressors were the topics for all days. Like an apple turns brown when the oxygen hits it, we age when we get oxidized. Finally, taking liposomal Vitamin C, glutathione and other natural antioxidants and getting intravenous Vitamin C among other vitamins and antioxidants has entered mainstream medicine for maintenance of health, rejuvenation and cure of degenerative diseases and cancers… for a fraction of the cost.

We all have to be open minded to change. A prescription is not a cure for disease; it only treats symptoms.

Let’s find a solution to the problem.

My favorite speaker was Dr. Thomas

Levy. I had just read his book, Hidden Epidemic, Silent Oral Infections Cause Most Heart Attacks and Breast Cancers.

He says that most people never feel pain until it is too late. As a cardiologist and attorney, he learned all this information not in medical school but working and researching for eight years with his mentor, Dr. Hal Huggins. He witnessed and documented in shock how terminally sick patients had their dental revisions done and then experienced clinical and laboratory improvements only after a few weeks of finishing their complete dental work. The revisions included 1.

Removal of periodontal infection, gum and bone infection, cavitation, replacement of heavy metals and infected root canal teeth. 2. Lifestyle changes but you can’t jog away from cancer; the toxic loads must be removed first. Dr. Levy concluded with irrefutable scientific evidence that the “demonstrable link” to most chronic degenerative diseases was oral infection, nearly always the cause of heart attacks (after biopsies on the patients who suffered heart attacks); the same pathogens with their associated toxins chronically increased oxidative stress seen in all kinds of cancers and indifferent organs like pancreas, colon, lung, breasts. He found the breast tissue of breast cancer patients had great concentrations of microbes like fusobacterium which are a significant pathogen in periodontal disease.

We have the same experience with our patients. When we do DNA biopsies of the infected gums or root canal teeth that we extract, we find the bacteriological reports are packed with microorganisms at dangerous, severe toxicity levels and a direct correlation not only to the meridian and the organ but the severity

of infection draining into the lymphatics going down into the organs.

Dr. Levy explained that the steady suffusion of oral pathogens and their related toxins keeping much of the breast tissue in continued states of oxidative stress impairs cellular function and the immune system is not able to keep cleaning the overwhelming amount of attacks.

Today I reviewed another DNA biopsy on a female patient in her 40’s diagnosed with breast cancer. Dental diagnosis was: Periodontal disease and infected root canal teeth. Her results were in RED letters FUSOBACTERIUM at severe risk levels. We celebrated that we removed them and she is on her way to wellness.

I, like Dr. Levy and many other physicians at the conference, have seen great results with nontoxic treatments.

I recommend high doses of Vitamin C intravenously before, during and after treatment.

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Dental floss, that little everyday staple in our medicine cabinets, has been taking on a bad name environmentally. The smooth, slippery flosses that are the top choice among both dentists and consumers are made with a Teflonlike product containing toxic PFAs and PFCs. The wax coatings and flavors of ordinary nylon flosses are typically made with petroleum products that may be endocrine disrupters.

The floss, plastic spools and flip-top containers can’t be recycled easily because of their size, and floss filament easily tangles up recycling machinery. In landfills, their toxins leak into the soil; in waterways, floss can entangle and even kill sea creatures. And washing and reusing floss isn’t a good option because it runs the risk of introducing bacteria into new areas of the mouth, warns the American Dental Association.

However, a handful of new eco-options in flosses have emerged, primarily with silk and bamboo, which are biodegradable and free of chemicals. Blogger Beth Terry at MyPlasticFreeLife.com rates Dental Lace, a floss made of 100 percent silk coated with candelilla wax from Mexican trees, as her favorite product. It’s packaged without a plastic coil in a refillable glass container, making it a 99 percent zerowaste product. In addition, the company, based in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, offers a vegan bamboo version.

Bamboo flosses in eco-friendly containers are also made by Los Angeles-based Terra & Co. (with activated charcoal, coconut oil, peppermint oil and no synthetic fragrances, sweeteners or artificial colorings, in a cardboard box); and Altoona, Florida-based Lucky Teeth (activated charcoal, candelilla plant wax, organic peppermint oil and tea tree oil, in a glass jar). Two other easy-to-find flosses,

by Eco-Dent and Tom’s of Maine, are made of nylon, but are covered in natural vegan waxes rather than beeswax or petroleum-based waxes. They come in compostable cardboard boxes but include plastic spools.

Advice columnist Umbra of Grist.org recommends switching to an oral irrigator or water flosser that plugs into the wall or runs on a battery—sometimes rechargeable—because it effectively removes plaque, is reusable, produces no trash, lasts for years and uses relatively little water and electricity.

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body, not just the mouth,” says Bernice Teplitsky, DDS, of Wrigleyville Dental, in Chicago, and president of the Holistic Dental Association (HDA), based in Coral Gables, Florida. Holistic dentists abstain from toxic materials, remove amalgam fillings, may be wary of root canals and focus on minimally invasive procedures—some of which may be high-tech and cutting-edge, such as lasers to clean teeth and gums, ozone therapy to slow the growth of infections and air abrasion to “sandblast” away small areas of tooth decay.

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he mouth is the doorway to the body,” so the saying goes, and today we know just how true that is. Years ago, the biannual trip to the dentist was typically a simple “drill-andfill” operation, with other health concerns not given a second glance. Now, emerging research shows that when we neglect basic oral care—even that annoying task of nightly or post-meal flossing—we endanger our heart, lungs, kidneys and even our brains by allowing the buildup of pernicious bacteria in our gums.

In April, University of Louisville School of Dentistry researchers reported that the bacteria P. gingivalis, which flourishes in gum disease, was found in brain samples of deceased Alzheimer’s patients—and that inflammation, swelling and bleeding in gums can transport the bacteria from the mouth into the bloodstream simply through chewing or teeth-brushing. The study also 30

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linked the bacteria to rheumatoid arthritis and aspiration pneumonia.

Advanced gum disease also increases the risk of cancer by 24 percent, especially lung and colorectal cancers; quadruples the rate of kidney disease; and increases the risk of strokes, coronary artery disease, diabetes and pre-term births, other studies show.

These findings have sobering implications for the nearly half of the American adults over age 30 and 70 percent of adults 65 and older with gum disease.

“Science has proven that a healthy mouth is a healthy body,” says San Francisco holistic dentist Nammy Patel, author of Age With Style: Your Guide to a Youthful Smile & Healthy Living.

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Holistic dentists work closely with a wide range of other complementary practitioners. “We look at the underlying causes for gum disease and cavities: Is it your diet, or hormonal changes or acid reflux?” Patel explains. That may mean prescribing a head massage, acupuncture session, meditation lessons or dietary counseling. They may run blood tests for biocompatibility of materials and incorporate approaches from Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, herbology, homeopathy, iridology, craniosacral therapy and energy medicine. They will look for signs of sleep apnea and often treat it.

However, with the added tests and consultations, they tend to be more expensive, with many procedures not covered by dental insurance. Their numbers are small: Only 391 of 199,000 American dentists belong to the HDA, or about one in 500.

Yet the natural health movement that drives holistic dentistry is having an effect on the profession at large. Many dentists nationwide, pressured by patients and aided by new technology, are abandoning toxic and invasive options for less harmful methods.

Controversial mercury amalgam fillings are being edged out by less toxic options like resin composites that match teeth color; the amount of mercury sold in the U.S. for dental amalgams fell by half between 2001 and 2013.

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Conventional dental X-rays, which in a Yale study published in the American Cancer Association journal Cancer were linked to non-cancerous brain tumors, are yielding to computerized digital X-rays with a fifth of the radiation: As many as two out of three dentists have switched over. And aided by computer imaging software and 3-D printers, dentists are fabricating new crowns, implants, bridges and dentures right in the office, instead of using what Austin, Texas, dentist David Frank calls “intrusive analog [gooey impressions] that left patients feeling claustrophobic, highly anxious and consistently worried about gagging.”

We look at the entire body, not just the mouth. ~Bernice Teplitsky

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Dialogue With Dentists When visiting a dentist, whether holistic or not, it’s wise to be prepared with a natural health mindset. Some questions to ask are:

What are you filling the cavity with?

Just say no to amalgam, a mixture of heavy metals, of which about half is elemental mercury that slowly releases toxic vapors.

Plus, “Heavy metals can leak into the enamel tubes of the teeth causing the teeth to appear gray or dark blue and making them brittle over time,” warns Los Angeles cosmetic dentist Rhonda Kalasho. Instead, ask for relatively nontoxic options such as porcelain or composite resins, which can be made of materials such as silica, ceramic, plastics and zirconium oxide. Some composite resins contain the endocrine disrupters Bis-GMA or BPA; for extra protection, ask for one that doesn’t, or ask the dentist to use a rubber dam to prevent swallowing it.

Should I have my amalgam fillings removed? Holistic dentists like Patel give a

strong yes. “The problem arises with mercury when you chew or brush your teeth. The abrasion creates heat and causes the mercury to off-gas. Those vapors get swallowed and go into your body, where they’re stored—and that creates significant health hazards— because we’re talking about a known poison,” she says. Other dentists disagree about removal, citing its risks: Holistic pioneer Dr. Andrew Weil, for example, writes that removing amalgam fillings is often unnecessary, costly and stressful, and recommends exchanging them for composite resin only when they break down.

Toothpaste: Study the labels and be wary of the following ingredients: fluoride, sodium lauryl sulfate, triclosan and sodium hydroxide. These ingredients are a plus: baking soda (sodium bicarbonate), green tea, Eucalyptol, menthol, tea tree oil and vitamin D.

Do I really need antibiotics? Oregon

State University researchers found in a study this year of 90,000 patients that the antibiotics often prescribed by dentists as prevention against infection are unnecessary 81 percent of the time, and contribute to antibiotic resistance. Typically, patients didn’t have the precise cardiac conditions that warranted the extra caution.

Is a root canal the best option?

Some holistic dentists counsel against root canals, citing the risk of long-term health problems caused by lingering bacteria, and advocate the use of herbs, laser therapy or extractions instead. “If root canals were done 20 to 30 years ago, it is definitely a problem, because there were not enough technological advances to clean out all the bacteria which could cause chronic health complications,” says Patel. “Nowadays, depending on the tooth root, canals can be 99.9 percent cleaned by lasers.”

Back to the Basics Considering the stakes, preventive care is all-important and there are many natural options to guarantee robust oral health.

At the natural health store or drugstore, consider the following options:

Toothbrush: Electric toothbrushes reduced plaque 21 percent more and gingivitis 11 percent more after three months compared to manual toothbrushes, reported a review of 56 studies involving 5,068 participants. Those that rotate rather than brush back-and-forth clean slightly better.

are coated with toxic, Teflon-like perfluorinated polymers linked to kidney and testicular cancer, ulcerative colitis and hormonal disruptions. A recent study found higher levels in women using those flosses.

Instead, use the old-fashioned nylon kind or try out new flosses made of biodegradable silk or bamboo or those infused with antimicrobial tea tree oil. Or, consider a water flosser, which Canadian researchers found were 29 percent more effective at plaque removal than string floss.

Mouthwash: Mouthwashes containing alcohol significantly raise the risk of throat cancer, Australian researchers found.

Instead, opt for super-healthy green tea as a mouthwash, as well as a drink. Studies show that it protects teeth from erosion and promotes healthy gums. Another simple option is warm salt water, using one cup of water and one-half teaspoon of salt. A 2017 study by the Cochrane medical study organization found it is virtually as effective as the prescription antiseptic mouthwash chlorhexidine in reducing dental plaque and microbes.

Pulling: An ancient Ayurvedic remedy, this involves swishing a spoonful of organic coconut oil around the mouth and through the teeth for 10 to 20 minutes. The oil’s lauric acid, a natural antibacterial, has been found in studies to reduce plaque formation and fungal infections, as well as the strains of bacteria linked to bad breath and irritated gums.

Taking care of our teeth and gums is simply worth the daily time and trouble to facilitate long-term health. “Your oral care should be taken just as seriously as watching your diet,” advises Kalasho.

Ronica A. O’Hara is a Denver-based natural health writer. Connect at OHaraRonica@ gmail.com.

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hen Yale researcher Reid Lifset began working on waste issues on a life cycle basis—from “cradle to grave”—it was mostly the world’s geeks and nerds that paid attention, he says.

“Today, it’s called the ‘circular economy’ and it’s sexy. It wasn’t sexy back then.”

While many still have never even heard the term, the “circular economy” is all about rethinking the way we make stuff— designing products that can be reused and powering it all with renewable energy. It’s an alternative to the “make-use-and-dispose” mentality of the traditional linear economy.

“You are the circular economy when you buy pre-owned, second-hand objects, or rent or share the use of objects, or have broken objects repaired instead of buying new ones,” says Walter Stahel, author of The Circular Economy: A User’s Guide and a member of the European Union’s Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform. In other words, everyone that buys sustainable goods or services, takes public transport or gets a lawnmower fixed instead of buying a new one is a participant.

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There’s a global movement afoot to expand the circular economy in an effort to significantly cut the waste stream, reduce our carbon footprint and conserve resources.

It began with the three R’s—reduce, recycle and reuse, says Lifset, a Research Scholar at the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies who edits the Journal of Industrial Ecology, which focuses on the environmental consequences of production and consumption.

The emphasis has always been on recycling, but as that becomes more difficult due to saturation levels, the emphasis is shifting to the more comprehensive goals of a circular economy—or should be, says Stahel, an engineering professor at the University of Surrey.

Tinia Pina, a program leader at NY Cares, joined the movement after observing the poor food choices her Harlem, New York, students were making and the amount of waste attached to them. She founded Re-Nuble, a small manufacturing operation in New York City, to transform food waste

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into fertilizer pellets that can be used in hydroponic farming.

“There is a strong need to try to reduce the volume of waste,” Pina says. “There is also a strong need to produce sustainable— and, ideally, chemical-free—food and make it affordable for all.” She hopes to eventually replicate her process for creating fertilizer in other large cities across the country.

Leasing is another classic example of how the circular economy might work, Lifset says. “If the entity that made [a product] ends up with it when it becomes waste, that company will handle it differently.” The company can instead design a product so that it remains in the economy instead of becoming part of the waste stream, he notes.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation was established in the UK in 2010 to accelerate the transition to a circular economy. It offers numerous case studies, including a San Francisco effort called Cradle to Cradle Carpets for City Buildings.

Last year, the city passed legislation requiring all departments to use carpeting containing no antimicrobials, fluorinated compounds or flame retardants. Both the carpet fibers and backing materials “must contain minimum amounts of recycled materials and ultimately be recyclable at end-of-use.” Most important: It must be Cradle to Cradle Certified Silver or better.

The certification is a globally recognized standard for safer, more sustainable products made for the circular economy.

Meantime, the European Union has embraced the circular economy as a boon to job creation and a way to significantly address climate change. By shifting to a circular economy, the European growth rate can be increased by an additional 0.6 percent a year and carbon dioxide emissions reduced by 48 percent by 2030, according to a 2017 report by McKinsey & Company.

Just how much of the world’s industries must participate to meet these goals is yet to be determined.

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enny Odell, a visual What is the artist and writer “attention economy” based in Oakland, and why do you California, is known believe it’s important for her creative use of to resist it? second-hand imagery from Google Maps, YouTube, The attention economy Craigslist and other online includes anything sources. Her work has been designed to capture and exhibited locally and interdirect human attention. nationally, and was featured The entire history of in Time LightBox, WIRED, advertising has been about The Economist and exploiting attention. But The Atlantic. the attention economy

Odell, who has takes on new dimensions Both social media and with something like social been teaching internet art and digital design the cult of productivity media, whose notificaat Stanford University are seductive, and when tions, pop-ups and design since 2013, says she is we’re caught up in them, are aimed at keeping compelled by the ways in we don’t question them. someone on a platform… which attention (or lack [contributing] to a general thereof) leads to confeeling that one needs to be always on… sequential shifts in perception. Her new participating… available. book, How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Someone who participates deeply Attention Economy, proposes that we use in the attention economy is liable to our attention to rebel against the seductive be kept in a loop of anxiety, fear and pull of 24/7 availability and manipulation shallow reaction. Ironically, this feeling by algorithms. drives them back toward the attention

She tells us that redirecting our economy, creating an unhealthy spiral of attention toward nature allows us to attention that could be more meaningfully gradually remake our lives and forego the directed elsewhere. mentality that tells us that we must have

a constant return on investment. True What inspired you to rethink productivity, in the end, may very well be connected to our role in the environment conventional wisdom about and our understanding of happiness, and to productivity, progress and make those connections, we must put our the mentality that we must attention to doing nothing.

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have a constant return on our investment—including how we spend our time and where we direct our attention?

Right after the election, in late 2016, a warehouse fire in Oakland claimed the lives of many artists. I became aware of how difficult it was becoming to step away and process anything, not to mention mourn.

I found that it was only by stepping away that I was able to ask questions about what it was I really wanted and how I could act meaningfully.

Both social media and the cult of productivity are seductive, and when we’re caught up in them, we don’t question them. Understanding anything requires perspective and standing outside of it; productivity is no different. Temporarily ascending to a broader, removed view, you might find that you’re struggling in all the wrong ways, or in the wrong direction.

How is “doing nothing” different from meditation?

I think the first step is simply a movement of attention. Addictive as social media may be, it is not difficult for me to move my attention from that to what is happening in physical space. Sometimes this leads to meeting other people; I’ve had great conversations with strangers when we were both peering up at the same tree, looking at the same bird.

What is the relationship between our well-being and being unproductive for a part of each day?

What do you hope people will take away from the message of your book?

How do we go about challenging the forces that are disconnecting us from nature and each other?

Julie Peterson writes from rural Wisconsin.

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It certainly shares some of the same goals.

But whereas certain forms of meditation emphasize physical stillness, “doing nothing” for me includes things like wandering and observing.

When we’re caught up in the idea of productivity, we’re often not thinking about our own well-being. And yet, the “unproductive” part of one’s day is likely the one in which you remember to take care of yourself or even listen to the needs of your mind and body at all.

I hope it creates a space in which someone might begin to look at the ways they currently direct their attention and how they might want to change that. I also hope it helps people find each other. Rediscovering one’s bio-region or local history is a great way to meet others who might not exist within your social media bubble.

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hiropractors are often perceived as back pain specialists, but optimal chiropractic care treats the whole person from the inside-out, starting with the nervous system. This means practitioners can address many conditions that transcend typical expectations.

The human spinal column sports 31 pairs of nerves, some corresponding directly to digestive, reproductive and respiratory organs, which might explain why regular spinal adjustments and other chiropractic techniques can be helpful for seemingly unrelated conditions like asthma, chronic headaches, hormonal imbalances and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders.

A scientific review of 179 published papers focusing on various non-musculoskeletal conditions shows benefits of full-body chiropractic treatment for asthma, infantile colic and cervical vertigo. Results are also promising for middle ear infections in children and pneumonia in seniors.

Clinical evidence suggests the nervous system is a cohesive factor in achieving overall wellness. “In chiropractic and holistic

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philosophy, the body is considered a selfhealing organism,” explains chiropractic physician and applied kinesiologist Marc Terebelo, of the Chiropractic Wellness Center, in Southfield, Michigan. “The nervous system controls the body, so issues in the toes or fingers may be caused by spinal issues in the neck and low back. Likewise, bladder and menstrual cycle problems can be caused by injury to the low back or pelvic regions.”

William J. Lauretti, a New York Chiropractic College professor in Seneca Falls, concurs with the benefits of holistic treatment. “Chiropractors view the body as an integrated unit, and problems in one area might affect a seemingly unrelated area,” he says. “Most chiropractors have a wide variety of treatment approaches to offer, including advice on nutrition, lifestyle, stress management and exercise.”

Chiropractic and Digestion

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spinal cord at various levels of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. “This means that chiropractic adjustments given to [the] neck, mid-back, lower back and sacrum are important to optimal digestive function,” says chiropractor Sean Cailteux, of Exodus Health, in Shawnee, Kansas.

In his practice, Lauretti has observed better digestion as a positive side effect to regular adjustments. “I’ve had a few patients over the years who reported improvement in digestive problems after chiropractic treatment of the mid- and low back. In some of those cases, the improvement was serendipitous, because the patient didn’t discuss their digestive symptoms initially, only after they noticed the improvement.”

Hope for Headaches and TMJ Dysfunction

Chronic tension headaches and migraines can become the norm for too many individuals, but chiropractic care—including spinal adjustments, nutrition advice and addressing emotional causes such as stress and anxi-

Chiropractors view the body as an integrated unit, and problems in one area might affect a seemingly unrelated area. ~William Lauretti ety—can be key in reducing pain and getting to the root of the problem.

“Technically, only headaches with a list of very particular characteristics can be properly diagnosed as migraines,” Lauretti explains.

“The cause of many cases of chronic, longterm headaches is often from poor function of the muscles and joints in the neck.” These types of headaches often respond well to treatment focused on restoring normal function to the neck, he says.

TMJ disorders can cause painful and sometimes debilitating symptoms, including facial and tooth pain and locking of the jaw. Chiropractic treatments often provide reliable relief. “The TMJ is a very important joint in the body, with thousands of neuroreceptors. TMJ involvements can cause head-

aches, particularly around the ear or side of the head, vertigo, tinnitus and other hearing issues,” says Terebelo.

Cailteux notes that aside from experiencing jaw pain and headaches, someone suffering from TMJ disorder may have difficulty chewing, and may experience an audible clicking of the jaw with movement.

“Chiropractic adjustments can be particularly helpful, especially when delivered to the TM joint and the neck. Gentle, soft-tissue manipulation of the muscles and tendons of the jaw, specifically the masseter, temporalis and pterygoid muscles, is also a highly effective treatment.”

For a true holistic approach and lasting success, Lauretti offers this advice: “Look for a doctor who is willing to work as part of your healthcare team and who’s willing to refer you for specialty care when appropriate.”

Marlaina Donato is the author of several books, including Multidimensional Aromatherapy. She is also a composer. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

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Slow Food Takes Root Global Movement on Fast Track

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he global Slow Food movement is fast gaining momentum, uniting more than 100,000 people in 150 countries with a shared passion for delicious food and a moral conviction about the people and places that sustain it. It satisfies foodies’ hunger for a deeper appreciation and understanding of their meals’ origins, from farm to fork.

“The key principles of Slow Food are good, clean and fair,” says Laura Luciano, a board member for Slow Food USA and Slow Food Governor for New York State. “It’s the opposite of fast food, where you are in and out with no idea where your food comes from or the stories behind it.”

Fair, says Luciano, means fair to farmers, and paying a fair wage to workers picking and growing food. “Fair also incorporates principles of equity, inclusion and justice. Good means good for the climate, the Earth and us as individuals.

Clean means not using GMOs and pesticides in the food,” she explains.

Slow Food has its roots in Italy, where food and wine journalist Carlo Petrini took up the cause in 1986 to halt the homogenous fast food chains encroaching on the country’s rich, diverse food culture. Slow Food USA

has taken off since its founding in 2000 with 150 chapters boasting 6,000 members nationwide. Many convene annually at Slow Food Nations, a food festival for all in Denver, to swap stories, share strategies, celebrate victories and of course, break bread together.

The backbone of the movement is its local chapters. “Food has a regional identity, connected to history, culture and family,” says Luciano, whose blog Out East Foodie shares the stories of her Long Island edibles.

For Bob Quinn, an organic wheat farmer in Big Sandy, Montana, and the founder of the heirloom grain company Kamut International, the Slow Food movement has been a kind of welcome homecoming and acknowledgment of his company’s efforts to protect workers and nourish consumers.

“To me, Slow Food is a return to the roots of agriculture and the soul of organic, because it focuses on the food—the end purpose of agriculture—rather than profits and yields that are the focus of the industrial food system,” says Quinn, author of Grain

by Grain: A Quest to Revive Ancient Wheat, Rural Jobs, and Healthy Food. “Slow food

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offers an appreciation for farmers’ efforts to improve the soil and the nutrition, flavor and aroma of the foods we grow.”

The Slow Food movement also connects producers like Quinn with chefs like Steven Satterfield, author of Root to Leaf: A Southern Chef Cooks Through the Seasons and board vice president of Slow Food’s Atlanta chapter.

“As a chef, Slow Food to me means honoring your ingredients and going out of your way to get the freshest, most sustainable, seasonal ingredients,” says Satterfield, who came to Slow Food early in his career as a young line cook interested in the provenance of food and protecting its cultural heritage.

At Miller Union, Satterfield’s awardwinning Atlanta restaurant, all dishes are made from scratch, mainly from farms in the region, to support seasonal eating and local growing. Satterfield’s dishes also feature traditional Southern varieties from Slow Food’s Ark of Taste, a catalog of more than 200 culturally significant foods in danger of extinction. One Miller Union favorite is a hummus made from sea island red pea and benne seeds, an ancient variety of sesame originally brought by slaves from Africa to the South Carolina coast and cultivated in hidden gardens as a staple food.

Beyond engaging diners, chefs and producers, Slow Food also campaigns for big-picture policy changes, like farm-toschool programs to introduce fresh produce and get kids excited about healthy eating, says Luciano.

“Eating is a political act. The choices we make speak volumes about what we stand for,” says Luciano. “We talk about joy and justice.

There is the joy in food and the justice and stories behind it. Slow Food tries to marry both of those worlds.”

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Mustard-Roasted Cauliflower

Add the butter, star anise, peppercorns and salt, and bring back to a simmer.

Place the halved bok choy cut-side-down in the pan in a single layer.

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Continue to simmer over medium heat until the bok choy is tender, but still has texture and bright color, about 4 minutes.

With a slotted spoon, remove the bok choy and set aside, but leave the citrus peels and spices in the pan.

Continue to simmer until the broth is reduced by half or more.

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Savory Slow Food Recipes

One of the qualities I love about bok choy is how easily the crisp rib absorbs the flavors of whatever it is cooked with. If it is not closely monitored, however, its tender leaves wilt quickly and the rib may turn mushy.

I address this issue by quickly pulling the bok choy from the pan when it just begins to turn tender and succulent, allowing the sauce to reduce and intensify on its own.

This recipe is perfect with a rice dish or with a delicate fish that could be poached in the cooking liquid for a full meal.

Yields: 4 servings 1 cup chicken or vegetable stock 1 orange, quartered, seeds removed 1 lemon, quartered, seeds removed 2 Tbsp unsalted butter 4 star anise pods 12 black peppercorns 1 tsp kosher salt 4 small bok choy, halved and washed Simmer the stock in a large, wide skillet or shallow braising pan over medium heat.

Squeeze the citrus into the pan, then drop in the peels.

Taste the sauce for seasoning, then at the last minute, return the cooked bok choy to the glaze and reheat all the way through.

Cauliflower and mustard are both members of the genus Brassica, so it’s not surprising that the seed of the mustard plant is compatible with its big-headed cousin. Try it for yourself in this incredibly simple vegetable roast, which makes a terrific side dish with fish or fowl and is also hard to stop eating straight out of the pan. If you come across the orange, green or purple cauliflower varieties, mix them together for a stunning presentation.

Yields: 4 to 6 servings 2 Tbsp whole-grain mustard 1 small garlic clove, minced 1 tsp kosher salt ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium head cauliflower, washed and trimmed into bite-size florets Heat the oven to 400° F. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the mustard, garlic, salt and pepper.

Whisk in the olive oil.

Toss the cauliflower in the mustard mixture to coat.

Spread in a baking dish in a single layer and roast until it’s just tender and lightly browned on the edges, 20 to 25 minutes.

Excerpted from the book Root to Leaf: A Southern Chef Cooks Through the Seasons, by Steven Satterfield.

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hen 50 to 60 strangers gather in a barn for their first goat yoga experience, it’s a bit awkward and there’s not much interaction—until the goats come in. “It is an immediate icebreaker, and the place suddenly fills with giggles and laughs,” says Sharon Boustani, whose family runs Gilbertsville Farmhouse, in South New Berlin, New York. There is just something about miniature goats walking around on people’s backs while they do yoga that immediately de-stresses people and makes them downright happy, she adds.

It may be fun, but it’s also a form of serious therapy that’s taken off across the nation and around the globe in recent years. Yoga by itself is proven to help with stress and pain relief, better breathing, flexibility and cardiovascular health. Add goats to the mix and the benefits are compounded by the well-documented benefits of human and animal

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interaction.

A number of studies, like one published in June by the American Educational Research Association, have shown that spending time with animals can lower blood pressure and decrease levels of the stress hormone cortisol. Other studies from the fields of psychology, animal welfare, counseling and anthropology note that these interactions offer additional positive health impacts and can reduce loneliness, boost moods and increase feelings of social support.

So combining adorable goats with a physically and spiritually beneficial yoga regimen just made sense to Lainey Morse, of Corvallis,

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Oregon, widely regarded as the mother of goat yoga. In 2015, Morse was diagnosed with a disease and was going through a divorce. “I would go out to my barn or out in the field and just be around my goats,” she says. “I wondered why they didn’t use goats for therapy like they do with horses.”

Goats, she says, have a sense of calm. “When you are around them, you take on that energy, and it’s hard to be stressed out and have anxiety. But they are also really funny animals. They make you laugh.” She started with goat happy hour at her farm, inviting friends she knew were going through issues of their own. “Everybody left happy,” she recalls.

When she discussed it with a yogi friend, goat yoga was born.

Morse now has 13 partnerships around the country where others teach the classes and she handles the business end. “For me, it’s still about nature and getting out in nature.” Morse says she’s not quite sure why it took off like lightning, but she guesses it’s just because many people love the interaction.

April Gould and Sarah Williams run their Arizona Goat Yoga classes at the Welcome Home Ranch, in Gilbert, Arizona.

It is now a major tourist destination for the state. “Three to four times a week, we walk about 150 people out into one of the pastures,” Gould says. A lot of visitors from out of state return every time they’re in the area, she adds. And many Arizona residents come once, and then bring back friends and family.

“People say it’s the best day of their life. It’s something you kind of have to experience to know why it’s so popular,” says Gould. Those that are more experienced can make it as difficult as they want.

“And some people just want to play with the goats.”

For Bisk Education, an eLearning company based in Tampa, bringing goat yoga to its campus was a way to inspire and de-stress employees. “There is a way to integrate wellness into your corporate programs that makes you a differentiator,” says Chief People Officer Misty Brown. “When it comes to a perk, I want to make sure those investments are memorable. It gives Bisk the reputation as more of a progressive culture.”

Boustani calls it an escape experience. “That’s primarily what it is. Yoga in general is kind of geared toward letting go of your everyday worries and trying to come to some peaceful or therapeutic state.”

Introducing something so lighthearted to something that many people take so seriously, like yoga, is interesting to watch, Boustani says. “It is nice to see that even dedicated yogis are so open to it.”

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hildren, four-legged family members, Thanksgiving overeaters and the occasional squirrel on a branch have mastered an art that eludes most of us, and they engage in it without a shred of guilt.

Defying our cultural habit of constantly being on the go and embracing the respite can be an active meditation, an invitation to cultivate uncommon stillness. Answering the siren’s call of a nap might very well be one of the most beneficial acts of self-care we can give ourselves. Both body and psyche crave chill-out times for good reasons. Using study subjects ranging from NASA pilots to emergency room staff, curling up for a 20- to 30-minute siesta has been clinically proven to lower blood pressure, boost immunity, improve motor skills and enhance job performance and creativity.

Power naps—the short-but-sweet kind—give us the opportunity to nourish the most neglected part of life, the inner life.

Rest-fueled “me-time” can be a daily ritual punctuated with both practical and aesthetic inspiration. Choosing a spot drenched in inviting natural light or close-curtained tranquility and reserving a favored pillow, chair or luxurious coverlet can usher

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in blissful time-out. Adding the presence of aromatherapeutic essential oils like lavender, Roman chamomile or tangerine or a vase of simple fresh flowers can signal the ever-diligent sympathetic nervous system to cut back on overtime. Dropping down into unhurriedness like an anchor into port can prompt deeper and longer breaths and offer us the shameless chance to invest in quality daydreaming. Playing recorded sounds from nature—ocean waves, soft rain or gentle wind in the trees—can set the stage for a satisfying nap. Inviting the resident cat or pooch for a sleep-spell can also effect release of beneficial endorphins.

Scheduling a nap into the day like any other appointment not only ensures followthrough, but presents a succulent slice of something to look forward to. Putting the computer on sleep mode and turning off the phone signals the brain that it’s time to recharge. Social media interaction and phone chats can wait. The pursuit of well-being does not need explanation, apology or, most of all, guilt. Pleasant dreams.

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hen I feel like I really want to get angry and yell, I sometimes, like, take deep breaths. My brain slows down and I feel more calm and I’m ready to speak to that person.” Those self-aware words come from a 5-year-old Los Angeles girl in the film Just Breathe.

A 9-year-old boy in a tough British neighborhood forgets about “all the scary stuff ” when he does “petal breathing”— opening and closing his fingers in time with his breath. “If I concentrate on my breathing, the worrying thoughts just go ‘pop’ and disappear,” he confided to The Guardian newspaper.

This is the effect that mindfulness training in the classroom often has on students, and it’s key to why it’s happening all over the world—not just in the U.S. and the UK, but in more than 100 countries, including Australia, Taiwan and India.

What started a few decades ago as a small experiment in progressive schools is rapidly gathering speed as emerging research documents the strong positive effects of

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mindfulness on developing brains.

A 2015 meta-review from researchers at the University of Melbourne, in Australia, which evaluated 15 studies in six countries involving 1,800 students, showed three broad outcomes: higher well-being, better social skills and greater academic achievement. They were more optimistic, self-accepting and happier, more likely to help others, more able to focus on lessons and be creative, and less likely to be angry, anxious or disobedient.

“Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgmentally,” is how it’s described by Jon Kabat-Zinn, whose pioneering research at Harvard in the 1980s helped kick off mindfulness as a scientifically based, nonsectarian approach to a calmer, clearer mind. It has spread since then into business, health care and professional sports, as well as schools: Googling “mindfulness in education” brings up 116 million links.

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Mindfulness offers children the skills they need today to meet the age-old challenges of growing up within the new context of social media and often absurdly high expectations. ~Amy Saltzman challenges of growing up within the new context of social media and often absurdly high expectations,” says holistic doctor Amy Saltzman, co-founder and director of the Association for Mindfulness in Education. Mindfulness is now being taught in urban, suburban and rural schools in 50 states. Such programs can be low- or no-cost, structured in many ways, taught any time and conducted without special equipment—important for cash- and time-strapped schools.

As a grassroots movement, mindfulness programs run the gamut. Hundreds of schools and districts nationwide have incorporated into curricula such evidence-proven mindfulness programs as those developed by MindfulSchools.org, Learning 2Breathe.org and MindUp.org, which often involve teacher training and structured lessons.

Sometimes mindfulness is simply a grade school teacher ringing a bell signaling five minutes of silence, giving children something to focus on with closed eyes: a sound, a bite of fruit, a stuffed animal. A middle school teacher may use a five-minute guided app meditation from Calm or Headspace to settle down students after lunch. Some schools offer moments of silence during the day, a quiet room to go to or an optional class in mindfulness.

Others find that teaching mindfulness during “detention” has a soothing effect, offering oft-traumatized kids a rare feeling of peace.

“Because everyone has distractions and strong emotions, learning to observe these inner experiences with curiosity and openness is an important part of all children’s education,” says psychologist Patricia Broderick, Ph.D., founder of Learning2Breathe, a mindfulness curriculum for junior and senior high school students.

Schools sometimes use parental consent forms to counter concerns about any potential religious implications. Often, a school’s program expands organically as one impassioned teacher draws in others. “The one single factor that determines a program’s effectiveness is the depth and consistency of personal practice of those teaching it,” says Saltzman. In fact, a University of Wisconsin 2013 study found that teachers that practiced a guided meditation 15 minutes a day for eight weeks had less anxiety, stress and burnout during the school year; those conditions worsened in the control group.

In Middleton, Wisconsin, high school counselor Gust Athanas has watched as mindfulness exercises have made students calmer, kinder, more focused and feel closer to each other and to teachers: “A number of students have told me it’s the part of the school day they look forward to the most!”

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Paws to Consider Best Friends Waiting for Homes

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ade Breunig, of Buckeye, Arizona, had lost his marriage, his job and his house. To combat depression, he went to the local animal shelter to adopt the first cat that “talked” to him.

As if on cue, a 2-year-old black cat yowled persistently. During the adoption, Breunig learned that “Bubba” had been scheduled to be euthanized. He was saving a life.

Fourteen years later, Bubba died, and Breunig knew he would miss the mischievous, playful companion that loved car rides more than most dogs. Crying, but surrounded by his second wife and kids, he realized, “I didn’t save Bubba’s life. He saved mine.”

pressure, ease anxiety or secure companionship can find it all at their local shelter, where homeless dogs and cats are eager to oblige. Emily Bach, public relations and event coordinator at Bishop Animal Shelter, in Bradenton, Florida, has many inspiring stories about adopted shelter animals. “They are often the most devoted pets because they know they’ve been rescued,” she says.

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The benefits of the human/animal bond are manifold, supported by an army of studies that speak to pets’ ability to reduce stress, improve mood and even reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Research into animal-assisted therapy compiled by the University of California, Los Angeles, details the positive mental, emotional and physical effects of this natural modality.

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Meet Your Match Best Friends Animal Society has a quiz called Paws Like Me (BestFriends.PawsLikeMe.com) to match people with adoptable animals. Shelter workers can also help families select appropriate pets.

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Shelters share success stories of animals that get a “forever home”. Unfortunately, hundreds of thousands don’t and are euthanized. Best Friends Animal Society, in Kanab, Utah, is working to change this. By partnering with animal welfare organizations and shelters, Best Friends has a goal to “Save Them All” through an initiative to make all of the nation’s shelters “no-kill” by 2025—which means 90 percent of shelter animals might be saved. Euthanasia will be reserved for failed rehabilitation or when an animal has no chance of recovery from an illness or injury.

In 1984, when Best Friends was founded, about 17 million animals died in U.S. shelters annually. As of August 2019, that number is down to 733,000, a nationwide save rate of 76.6 percent.

Historically, no detailed data was kept on shelters. “For decades, we have worked in the dark to end shelter killing because we lacked accurate information about the problem we were trying to solve,” says Julie Castle, CEO of Best Friends. The organization recently launched the community lifesaving dashboard (BestFriends.org/2025-goal), a database that anyone can access to help save shelter pets. “With a better understanding of where the trouble spots are and the profile of animals being killed in a community, we can better deploy our collective resources for the greatest lifesaving impact.”

Part of the success of the no-kill movement involves increased awareness that kindness toward all species is important.

Bach points out that shelter animals are also the lower-cost option for people that want pets; most are vaccinated and neutered before they are adopted out and are often already trained.

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They are often the most devoted pets because they know they’ve been rescued.

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The outdated myth that shelter pets are incorrigible, unlovable animals with behavioral issues no longer holds. Family circumstances—a change of job or residence, death, divorce or illness—can land a confused and well-loved dog or cat in a shelter. Others become accidental strays or are unceremoniously dumped by uncaring owners. Bishop, a no-kill shelter, places about 100 pets every month, showcasing them on social media, news outlets and at outreach events.

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Before jumping in to help save them all by adopting, potential pet parents should research breeds, crunch numbers and think ahead. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) suggests considering several issues:

Lifestyle: Dogs live 10 to 15 years, cats up to 20. Pets should fit the family now and in the future.

Money: Pets require training, food, toys, equipment, medical exams and treatment.

match for every home. Personality is key.

Safety: Pet-proofing a home includes

removing potential dangers and preventing accidental escape through windows, doors or fences.

Not everyone can adopt, but anyone can help. Shelters accept donations and most have a wish list of items. Volunteers are a core need at shelters, and it’s work that can quench the thirst for spending time with animals without adopting any of them.

Julie Peterson writes from rural Wisconsin.

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any studies document the positive influence of pets on our well-being.

Healthy Heart

Single people that live with a dog have a decreased risk of cardiovascular disease.

(Tinyurl.com/DogsAndCardiovascular). Part of the reason for this is likely because dog owners tend to get more physical activity than those without dogs, which makes dog owners generally more fit (Tinyurl.com/NIH-PetsAndHealth).

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Less Stress

The demands of life can take a toll on the body. Contact with animals is linked to lower heart rate, blood pressure, cholesterol, anxiety and fear levels, and increased feelings of calmness. Lower levels of stress hormones, such as cortisol, have been shown to help regulate inflammation, which helps the immune system fight off everything from colds to diseases (Tinyurl.com/AnimalVisitationProgram and Tinyurl.com/StressAndInflammation).

Social Bonding

In children with autism spectrum disorder, animals help them learn to connect better to others. One study using guinea pigs found that these kids talked and laughed more with peers. There are now therapy programs using

dogs, horses and chickens (Tinyurl.com/AnimalsAndAutism).

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Animals elicit smiles, which makes them great for deterring depression (Tinyurl.com/ PetTherpyAndDepression).

Cancer Help

From lessening loneliness to lifting emotional well-being, children and adults undergoing cancer treatment seem to benefit from time with dogs (Tinyurl.com/CaninesAndChildhoodCancer and Tinyurl.com/AnimalsAssistChemo).

Pain Killer

Animals can soothe away some chronic pain and enable people to reduce use of pain medication (Tinyurl.com/Animals AndPainRelief).

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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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veryone has heard that we Americans are getting heavier: approximately two thirds of our population are overweight (BMI > 25) to obese (BMI > 30). There are zillions of diets out there with various weight-loss claims. Many of those recommend that added sugar average about 10% or less of our daily calories. Thus, entered the non-nutritive sweeteners, which have found their way into everything from diet drinks and foods as well as medications, toothpaste, etc., of all kinds. It’s about a $2 billion annual industry.

Do they work on weight loss? Lots of studies have produced mixed results over the years. All sorts of variables, such as age, education, income, weight, sex make for the many mixed results on weight loss. One study recorded that people who drank drinks with non-nutritive sweeteners lost more weight than those who drank plain water – go figure!

Do they work on appetite control? Again, various studies showed various results, but it seems that they do not increase or decrease hunger or appetite.

Do they increase the risk for type two diabetes mellitus?

Various studies showed various results. The American Diabetes Association and American Heart Association both state that non-nutritive sweeteners may be used to help reduce calories and for diabetes blood sugar control.

Adverse effects: rat studies have shown a dose-dependent increasing risk of developing cancers. Human studies using only drinks containing non-nutritive sweeteners showed some possible associations (but not definite causes) with effects on people with congestive heart failure and chronic kidney disease. Foods containing them still need more studies. Studies are also needed to determine if non-nutritive sweeteners affect our digestive microbiota. People with phenylketonuria should not consume anything with aspartame.

There are 7 non-nutritive sweeteners approved by the FDA. They are: •

Acesulfame-K (Brand name Sunett, Sweet One), 200x sweeter than sucrose.

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Advantame (not sold separately), 20,000x sweeter than sucrose.

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Aspartame (NutraSweet, Equal, Sugar Twin), 200x sweeter than sucrose.

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Neotame (not sold separately), 7000-13,000x sweeter than sucrose.

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Saccharin (Sweet’N Low, Necta Sweet, Sweet Twin, Sugar Twin), 200-700x sweeter than sucrose.

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Steviol glycoside/Rebaudioside A (Stevia, PureVia, Truvia, SweetLeaf, SunCrystals), 200-400x sweeter than sucrose.

• Sucralose (Splenda, Nevella), 600x sweeter than sucrose.

William H. Stager, DO, MS, MPH, FAAFP, FAMA, FAAO, FACOFP AOBNMM 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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The Force Behind Blood Flow and Higher Intelligence ~An Interview with Qigong Practitioner Jeff Primack (Part 1 of 2) Conducted by Publisher Damon Damato

DD: Qi Revolution comes to Ft. Lauderdale Convention Center November 23rd-25th. What is your higher vision for sharing this kind of healing with hundreds of people?

DD: Can you bring a Universal meaning to describe what is Qi? JP: Qi is the electric LIFE PRESENCE that beats the human heart and charges the air we breathe. Gong, like Gong Fu, is a REPEATED ACTION to activate higher energy. Qigong generates a powerful magnetic field in the hands and this energy “dilates arteries” healing what it touches.The effects of Qi are profound for increasing circulation and improving endocrine imbalances. Science will discover Qi is related to static electricity and can be harnessed with hand postures.

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JP: I believe when more human beings develop “Qi Awareness” human evolution will go higher. We hold our South Florida event once a year and transform a convention center into sacred space. Our intention is to experience the authentic healing and stress-dissolving practices of Qigong in a strong group energy field. Sound, light and Qi graphics are used to improve learning so everyone can feel what is going on without any previous experience. It’s rare that 300+ people all simultaneously inhale at the same second, while holding the same healing prayer. Many people that attend heal old injuries and nearly everyone is strengthened by the energy. Our vision for this event is to uplift the group energy to the highest level to benefit all who attend.

DD: Is there significance to practicing Qigong in large groups?

JP: During 1980-1999 the Chinese people gathered for Qigong events inside arenas and stadiums with tens of thousands of people. Dr. Yan Xin led this first wave of Qi awareness with integrity, but other fake masters misused Qigong to protest the government and Qigong

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was banned in large group settings. Chinese people had discovered the secret of “Group Energy” and it went beyond the roar of a rock concert or the cheers in a football game. Qigong was a weekly outing in China for two decades and people viewed Qigong as an opportunity to be strengthened and healed while enjoying fellowship with friends. Qi sensations and internal benefits reach into the scientific minds of truth seeking men and women. Where two or more practice Qigong sincerely there exists a larger living field of energy and I believe it’s stronger when more people practice.

DD: The breath work at the Qi Revolution is transformative. Since every person is connected to it, do you believe the answers to healing & overcoming negative emotions are found here?

JP:

Breathing is the most powerful skill humans can learn to attune with the spirit of life. Genesis 2:7 reveals, “God breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.” After teaching Qigong breathing to groups large and small I would say there is a connection. People report Euphoric vibrational experiences when they do our Breath Empowerment, even if they don’t believe Qi exists. Breathwork is the best Gong Fu, repeated deep breathes will break the veil of darkness and bad thoughts, eventually flooding the body with light energy.

JP: The living electricity felt in the hands of

the healing circle is unlike anything else we teach. After everyone is proficient in using the 9-breath method, our signature breathing technique, we hold hands while doing it many times. The feeling is like an electric current going through everyone’s legs, arms and hands. It feels so very good! Delicious I might say. We focus our mind to God and ask for healing of people we love and send light to noble groups and nations worldwide.

DD: Can one become more peaceful seled. Moreover, prestigious medical journal and increase awareness from the THORAX indicates children who eat Kiwi 3-5 times a week vs. those who didn’t eat any, have breath?

JP:

A renown surgeon named Perrin Clark, MD from Daytona Beach, Florida recently attended our national event. He told us he was super-stressed from telling 5 patients (on average days) they had some type of cancer. Dr. Clark’s job was to give bad news to patients and this caused him to hold his breath a lot! He now reports his stress has gone down dramatically since after attending Qi Revolution and learning Qigong. As a result, he attended our trainings and was certified in both our Qigong and Food Healing programs.

a much lower incidence of asthma. My theories have science to back it. Proof is really in whether or not God’s kiwi really helps people breathe.

Evidence shows kiwi should be suggested by allergists and breathing therapists to help children with this disease.

*Kiwi’s Effect on Breathing. Thorax J. Respiratory Medicine 2004

Food effects our Qi by becoming our blood and the cells which carry oxygen to our brain. I teach that eating RED FOODS (high in carotenoids) are the best way to stop the oxidative processes responsible for heart disease and brain degeneration. We make smoothies and serve sweet red pepper paste to all attendees at Qi Revolution so they can taste for themselves how delicious natural foods can be prepared.

DD: There are a number of healing routines within the Qi Revolution experience. Do you need to be fit to participate? Can one receive healing attributes if they are out of shape, ill or have other physical impairments? DD: You perform a Global Healing Circle that is legendary. How does JP: People with injuries often experience pain it connect participants using the relief doing Qigong in the first morning prac- 9-Breath Method with an expanded tices. We are okay with people practicing where process? their body is at and provide modified postures for those who need special assistance. People of all ages can benefit from Qigong’s challenge.

DD: You have vowed from the beginning to keep the cost of Qi Revolution in reach for all people and have even gone as far as to offer this healing for Veterans free of charge.You offer CE HOURS for message therapists and nurses for an incredible value. Share with me the importance of putting people over profit.

JP: Qigong is not only for rich or materially

successful people. Qi Revolution is $199 for 3-Days is made affordable to open the “Qi Door” for more people. Nurses & Massage Therapists love our training and earn 24 CE hours when they attend. We allow U.S. veterans to attend free and each year hundreds of veterans do attend and many of them have become our best Qigong instructors.

November 23rd - 25th , 2019 FT. LAUDERDALE Broward Convention Center For more information www.QiRevolution.com (800)-298-8970

DD: I’ve seen a shift over the past few years where your focus has really zeroed in on food healing, especially in regards to food science. Why do you feel this is so important in today’s world and how does it relate to one’s personal Qi?

JP: Food is key to excellent health, especially

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TUESDAY OCTOBER 1 Volunteers: Our Most Valuable Resource. At MacBeach we love our volunteers and know they are our most valuable resource! If you would like to be part of the MacBeach family apply on-line https:// volunteers.floridastateparks.org/pages/app:INDIV. Citizen Science Marine Debris Program Daily from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. This project was designed to increase awareness of the marine debris issue our planet is facing and provide an outlet for people who want to take action. All visitors are welcome to participate, and it is available every day from 9:00a.m. – 5 p.m. in our Nature Center and newly dedicated weigh station. We’ve made it easy to make a difference!

Psychic Readings w/Omi Velez 3-6PM Cost 15 min/$35, 30 min/$60, 45 min/$85, 60. To register or for more information: www.JamarCenter.com or call 561-630-2280. (PBG) 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 9/30. To register or for more information: www.JamarCenter.com or call 561-630-2280. (PBG) During the month of October, The Therapeutic Alternative will raffle several retail items to benefit the National Lymphedema Network Garment Fund. This fund offers compression garments to those who have lymphedema after breast cancer, but can't afford them. Help support the women and men who have been affected by the side effects of treated Cancer. To donate call us at 561-392-3340 or go to https://lymphnet.org/garment-fund/ The Therapeutic Alternative 301 Camino Gardens Blvd, Suite 102 Boca Raton, FL 33432 561-392-3340 www.thetherapeuticalternative.com

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 2 Freedom From Stress 7-8:30 p.m. 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: 561-305-9382 www.brahmakumaris.org TAI CHI for EVERYONE at Agape Healing Arts, Jupiter Wednesdays from 12-1 pm $18/single class

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or $60/series of 4 - RSVP REQUIRED https://www. agapehealingarts.com/classes or call 561-762-4273.

Tai chi is often described as "meditation in motion."

There is growing evidence that this mind-body practice, which originated in China as a martial art, has value in treating + preventing many health problems.

NIA® Dynamic Blend of Dance & Self-Healing w/ Randy Miller 10:30AM-11:30AM Drop-ins $20, 4 Classes Pack $65, 6 Classes Pack $90 To register or for more information: www.JamarCenter.com or call 561-630-2280. (PBG) MONTHLY CANNABIS SEMINAR 6:30pm Boca Center for Healthy Living 2900 N Military Trl Ste 245 Boca Raton, FL 33431 www.bocamed.com www.facebook.com/bocaimaginewellness

THURSDAY OCTOBER 3 Ecstatic Dance w/Deborah Feldman 10-11:30 $25 Drop-In Fee. To register or for more information: www.JamarCenter.com or call 561-630-2280. (PBG)

FRIDAY OCTOBER 4 ACUPUNCTURE HAPPY HOUR at Agape Healing Arts, Jupiter FL. Every Friday from 12 - 1pm $50 (50% discount) RSVP REQUIRED On-line https://www.agapehealingarts.com/classes or call 561-762-4273, call office 561-762-4273 or go online and register. We provide acupuncture treatments in a warm and welcoming community setting at a happy hour price! Acupuncture Happy Hour is a wonderfully affordable way to incorporate acupuncture into your weekly routine. This special treatment features the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association's (NADA) five point protocol, which can help with detoxification symptoms, cravings, insomnia, stress, and anxiety.

Psychic Readings w/Countess Nadia Starella 2-6PM Cost 15 min/$35, 30 min/$60, 45 min/$85, 60 min/$110. To register or for more information: www.JamarCenter.com or call 561-630-2280. (PBG)

SATURDAY OCTOBER 5 JOHN PRINCE PARK, 2520 Lake Worth Rd, Lake Worth, FL. Take a slow stroll or pick up speed as you choose your own hiking pace. One hour hike with friends. 7:15 a.m. Contact: Paul Cummings, 561-963-9906. Public/Leisure.

Birding Day Trip at Stormwater Area Wetlands - 7am-12pm. Join Audubon Everglades for a birding day trip to STA-1E wetlands. Location attracts

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a variety of wading birds, ducks, raptors, and other wildlife. Drive and observe from perimeter roads with little walking. Access to this restricted area is arranged by Audubon Everglades. 1991 Flying Cow Rd, Wellington, FL Free and open to the public. Advanced registration required at www.audboneverglades.org Numerology & Intuitive Readings w/Lillie Cintron 1-5PM Cost 15 min/$35, 30 min/$60, 45 min/$85, 60 min/$110. To register or for more information: www.JamarCenter.com or call 561-630-2280. (PBG)

SUNDAY OCTOBER 6 Secret Lives of Snakes - Sundays, 2 p.m. - Meet Scarlet, our resident red rat snake. Learn about the habits and habitats of Scarlet and other snakes at this informative presentation. Free with Park admission.Park Location John D. MacArthur Beach State Park is located on Jack Nicklaus Drive on Singer Island between Blue Heron Blvd. and PGA Blvd. in North Palm Beach.About “Friends of John D. MacArthur Beach State Park” The Friends of John D. MacArthur Beach State Park is the not-for-profit organization sponsoring these events. The “Friends” are dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of the Park and provide environmental education to children and adults alike. If you would like more information or would like to become a Friend, call us at (561) 776-7449 or visit us on the web at www.macarthurbeach.org.

ASANA & ACUPUNCTURE 12:00 - 1:30 PM at Native Yoga, Juno Beach FL. Early bird $30 preregister two weeks before class or $35 after. www.nativeyogacenter.com/yoga-workshops.php This Yoga-Puncture session combines the principles of two ancient healing and lifestyle systems to bring health & harmony at the outer body and inner energetic levels. This unique workshop was inspired by the benefits experienced from receiving acupuncture following a yoga practice. Yoga and Acupuncture work in a symbiotic way using different techniques to alter energy flow through the body at the physical and subtle level to manage flows to the organs and tissues they manage.

Intro to Kayaking - 12:00 p.m. (about 1 hour) This is a land-based course to provide beginners the skills necessary for kayaking. It will be held in the amphitheater and reservations are recommended. Free with Park admission, for information and reservations call (561) 624-6952.

Birding at MacArthur Beach 9:30 a.m. Bird lovers can join a Ranger-led educational walk identifying the many species of birds that make their home in our Park. Participants should bring binoculars or rent them in the Gift Shop and meet in the Nature Center. Reservations recommended, program is free with Park admission. For more information and reservations, call (561) 624-6952.

HIKE IN JONATHAN DICKINSON STATE PARK, 16450 S.E. Federal Highway, Hobe Sound, FL. Enjoy this very popular hike of 7 to 12 miles.

Meet at the front gate of the park at 8:00 a.m.

Bring plenty of water. Contact: Mary Miller, 561-213-2189. Public/Moderate.

Guided Birding Walk at Tall Cypress Natural Area - 8am-10am. Join Audubon Everglades volunteer guide Bruce Pickholtz for a bird walk at Tall Cypress Natural Area. Boardwalk winds through canopy Cypress trees and mature oaks. Park attracts fall warblers, raptors, woodpeckers, wading birds and owls. 3700 Turtle Run Blvd, Coral Springs, FL 33065. Free and open to the public. Advanced registration required at www.audboneverglades.org Fish Facts & Fun at MacArthur Beach State Park 11:00 a.m. Learn about the various fish and creatures in our Nature Center as a Ranger target feeds the fish and provides information such as what they eat, where they live and other interesting facts. Free with Park admission.

MONDAY OCTOBER 7 MEDITATION MONDAYS at Agape Healing Arts, Jupiter FL. Every Monday from 12:00 1:00pm We will meditate with the Hawaiian prayer called Ho’oponopono. This Ancient Hawaiian Practice of Forgiveness can surely help restore harmony within and with others.$18/single class or $60/series of 4 ~ RSVP REQUIRED. REGISTER: On-line www.agapehealingarts.com/classes or call 561-762-4273.

BOOK CLUB EVENT: CHAPTER 7 – CRYSTALS FOR CAREERS AND PROFESSIONS with Margaret Ann Lembo. Be sure to read Chapter 7 in Crystals Beyond Beginners and have your specific questions ready. We will discuss - Various professions and matching gemstone with affirmations.

Broadcast live on Facebook from the Angel Room at The Crystal Garden. You’re also welcome to attend live in person if you’re in the area. Make sure and request to join Margaret Ann Lembo’s Book Club on Facebook before the event. 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM, FREE at The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www.thecrystalgarden.com, 561-369-2836.

MONTHLY CHAPTER MEETING, Okeeheelee Park Nature Center, 7715 Forest Hill Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL. Catch up with fellow hikers as you talk of your recent hiking adventures. Social: 7:00 p.m., Program at 7:30 p.m. Topic to be announced.

Contact: Roy Moore, 561-307-7792. Public/Leisure.

TUESDAY OCTOBER 8 Psychic Readings w/Omi Velez – 3-6PM Cost 15 min/$35, 30 min/$60, 45 min/$85, 60 min/$110. To register or for more information: www.JamarCenter. com or call 561-630-2280. (PBG)

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 9 Numerology & Intuitive Readings w/Lillie Cintron 4-7:30PM Cost 15 min/$35, 30 min/$60, 45 min/$85, 60 min/$110. To register or for more information: www.JamarCenter.com or call 561-630-2280. (PBG)

FRIDAY OCTOBER 11 Psychic Tarot and Crystal Readings w/Mary Ellen Collins – 2-5PM Cost 15 min/$35, 30 min/$60, 45 min/$85, 60 min/$110. To register or for more information: www.JamarCenter.com or call 561-630-2280. (PBG)

SATURDAY OCTOBER 12 MYSTIC MUSE A full moon painting experience From 12:00 - 5:00 pm at Agape Healing Arts, Jupiter FL - Early bird $60 preregister two weeks before class or $75 after - RSVP REQUIRED. REGISTER: On-line https://www.agapehealingarts.com/classes or call 561-762-4273 Transform your inner voice with Intentional Creativity. Discover symbols and mysteries and learn to paint with acrylic using a simple step-by-step process. We start with a brief meditation/circle & through visioning & journaling, we connect to a new story from within. Then we sketch and paint to form our Mystic messages!

Practice just 13 lines- to paint our Muse for Full Moon, with starry sky, symbols, detail, maybe a spirit creature? No experience necessary! All paintings will be unique, with easy prompts. This is a full afternoon workshop including all supplies & snacks.

Spirit Dolls Weekend

Recovering Intuition

Nov. 9th and 10th

Saturday and Sunday from 10-4pm

Discover the ancient myth/fairy tale “Vassilisa’s Doll” where an orphaned girl is given a special magical doll that whispers intuitive wisdom at just the right time. Then with guided meditation, journaling prompts, abundance of materials and instructions provided you will invent and create your own spirit doll to connect you to your intuition.

Join the magic and fun!

No previous art experience required and yet you will be amazed by the meaningful spirit doll you create!

Lake Worth location.

904-377-3500

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mark your calendar Join Us for Family Fun

The 2nd Annual

Sound of Soul Event - HU is the Sound behind all sounds, woven into the language of life. Join us as we sing HU together at 11:00 am, at the West Palm Beach ECKANKAR Center, 1695 Florida Mango Road, Suite 4, West Palm Beach, FL 33406. For directions and more 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/

at the Boca Marriott at Boca Center 5150 Town Center Circle, Boca Raton, FL 33486

NIA® Dynamic Blend of Dance & Self-Healing w/Randy Miller 10:30-11:30AM Drop-ins $20, 4 Classes Pack $65, 6 Classes Pack $90 To register

free yoga classes, marketplace, vegan food sampling, DJs, KidZone, face painting, photo booth & more

Organic Beauty & Wellness Festival

Sunday, October 28th 2018 10am-5pm Tickets $14.95

Kids 10 & under are FREE with purchase of 2 tickets

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or for more information: www.JamarCenter.com or call 561-630-2280. (PBG) Psychic Intuitive Medium w/Cinthya Blanchard 1-5PM Cost 15 min/$35, 30 min/$60, 45 min/$85, 60 min/$110. To register or for more information: www.JamarCenter.com or call 561-630-2280. (PBG) CORD CUTTING: RELEASING THE ENERGETIC TIES OF YOUR PAST with Margaret Ann Lembo. Are you ready to release old patterns?

Do you notice you keep having the same type of relationship issues over and over again? Are your “buttons” easily pushed by friends, family members or even strangers? If you are getting a yes answer to any of these questions and you are ready to release what is no longer working for you in your life, it is time to cut the cords that are binding you to the past.

Prepare to enter this experience with your intention of who or what you are going to release. Disconnect the energetic ties and watch yourself transform your life for the better. This experience will help you recognize the patterns established at a young age and from your upbringing. Identify the belief systems and habits that were installed at a young age and set yourself free to be all you can be! Come and explore your consciousness! This workshop includes a lecture and a regression experience. 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM, $39 prepayment required, non-refundable. Maximum 25. at The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www.thecrystalgarden.com, 561-369-2836.

Guided Bird Walk at Peaceful Waters Sanctuary 8am-10:30am Join Audubon Everglades volunteer guide Scott Zucker for a bird walk at Peaceful Waters Sanctuary. Wetlands attract variety of wading birds, ducks, songbirds and raptors. Meet at entrance to park. 11700 Pierson Rd, Wellington, FL 33414 Free and open to the public. Information at www.auduboneverglades.org Beach Cleanup at MacArthur Beach State Park Saturday, October 12, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00a.m. Ocean trash can entrap and strangle ocean wildlife including endangered sea turtles. Please join us to preserve our water ways. Community service hours will be provided for school aged participants. For more information call the Nature Center at 561-624-6952.

Cruisin’ Food Fest 4:00 p.m. MacArthur Beach State Park - Cruisin’ Food Fest is back and better than ever! Join us for a day of cool cars, live music, giveaways and Food Trucks! Cruisin’ Food Fest will be held the second Saturday of each month – don’t miss out!

Lynne Marie 6Pm will speak and sign her children's book Moldilocks and the Three Scares $16.95. Murder on the Beach Mystery Bookstore 104 West Atlantic Avenue Delray Beach, FL 33444 561-279-7790 murdermb@gate.net www.murderonthebeach.com

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TRAIL MAINTENANCE. Work on the trails for fun and exercise. Details will be announced at the monthly chapter meeting. Contact: Scott Lunsford, (561) 441-1251. Public/Leisure-Moderate.

Look for Peregrine Falcons, Merlins, American Kestrels, Short-tailed Hawks and Swainson’s Hawks.

Meet at the boardwalk. 10900 Florida A1A, North Palm Beach, FL 33408.

Big Sit Bird Count at Peaceful Waters Sanctuary 7:30am-11:30am. Come hang out with Audubon Everglades and help count the birds at Peaceful Waters. Meet under the cover of the gazebo on the boardwalk. Family Friendly, Handicap Accessible. 11700 Pierson Rd, Wellington, FL 33414.

Free and open to the public. Information at www.auduboneverglades.org

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SUNDAY OCTOBER 13 YOGA ALLIANCE TEACHER TRAINING 2019 - 8am - 5pm. $2,900. Join our lineage of Yoga Teachers with the most experienced faculty in South Florida. Sundays Oct 13- April 19 (except holidays).

Yoga Center of Deerfield Beach, 827 SE 9th Street, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441, Louise Goldberg, 954-427-2353.

Herbal Tarot/Playing Card Readings w/Kevin Lopez – 2-5PM Cost 15 min/$35, 30 min/$60, 45 min/$85, 60 min/$110. To register or for more information: www.JamarCenter.com or call 561-630-2280. (PBG) Weekend Workshop: Saturday evening 6-9pm and Sunday 12-4pm A lively exploration into the colorful landscape of you. In this workshop the body is a template -- after a guided meditation you will “strike-an-empowered-pose” and trace this onto the full length papers provided. Your intentions and dreams come to life as you paint them into being, all to scintillating live drum beats!

Drumming by local treasure/world music grammy nominee Michael Moses! No previous art experience required! Lake Worth location. 904-377-3500 www.JuicyCreatives.com/schedule.

OKEEHEELEE PARK SOUTH, 7500Forest Hill Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL. Take a leisurely stroll in the southern Okeeheelee nature area. We will meet at the South parking lot. Stroll starts at 7:30 am. Contact Paul Cummings 561-963-9906Public/Leisure.

Guided Bird Walk at Frenchman's Forest - 8am10am. Join Audubon Everglades volunteer guide Chuck Weber for a bird walk through natural area filled with mature oak trees. Great opportunity to see fall warblers and resident Great Horned Owls, Barred Owls and Pileated Woodpeckers. No restrooms or drinking water on site. 12201 Prosperity Farms Rd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 Free and open to the public. Information at www.auduboneverglades.org Hawk Watch at John D. MacArthur Beach State Park - 9am-3pm Join Audubon Everglades volunteer David Simpson to watch migrating hawks passing through enroute to their southern wintering grounds.

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Guided Bird Walk at Morikami Park - 8am-11am Join Audubon Everglades volunteer guide Sue Young for a bird walk through the park (gardens closed on Mondays). Birds common to park in October include woodpeckers, fall warblers and other songbirds. Meet at the main parking lot by museum. 4000 Morikami Park Rd, Delray Beach, FL 33446. Free and open to the public. Information at www.auduboneverglades.org GEMSTONE ORACLE SESSION with Margaret Ann Lembo. Available both in-store and live on Facebook in Margaret Ann Lembo’s Book Club Group. Margaret Ann will pull cards from her 5 oracle decks (Angels & Gemstone Guardians Cards, Archangels & Gemstones Guardians Cards, Masters, Mystics, Saints & G Pilates w/Deborah Feldman 4:30-5:30PM. Cost $80.00 for 4 Class Pack, $25.00 Drop-in Fee. To register or for more information: www.JamarCenter.com or call 561-630-2280. (PBG) Ecstatic Dance w/Deborah Feldman 5:30-6:45PM Cost $80 for 4 Class Pack, $25 Drop-In Fee. To register or for more information: www.JamarCenter. com or call 561-630-2280. (PBG) Kripalu Beginners Yoga w/Robin Conover 7-8:30PM Drop in fee $20.00/class. To register or for more information: www.JamarCenter.com or call 561-630-2280. (PBG) Psychic Readings w/Denise Powell – 4-7:30PM Cost 15 min/$35, 30 min/$60, 45 min/$85, 60 min/$110. To register or for more information: www.JamarCenter.com or call 561-630-2280. (PBG) Gemstone Guardians Cards, Animal Allies & Gemstone Guardians Cards, Crystal Intentions Oracle Cards) to provide inspirational insight. Get your questions ready and be sure to join the Facebook group in advance if you want to attend live.

Margaret Ann often finds when doing this event live that many people in the group will gain insight from a single question. So even if she doesn’t get to your question specifically, you’ll still get something out of this event. 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM, FREE at The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www.thecrystalgarden.com, 561-369-2836.

MEDITATION FOR BEGINNERS: GUIDED IMAGERY TO QUIET THE MIND with Margaret Ann Lembo. Come experience a peaceful guided meditation to release stress and find inner peace.

A unique focus will be used for each meditation. If you can’t make it into the store, these meditations will be broadcasted live on Facebook in Margaret

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12:00 PM – 12:30 PM, FREE at The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www.thecrystalgarden.com, 561-369-2836.

TUESDAY OCTOBER 15 YO KAI MOVIE EVENT Fathom Events, ELEVEN ARTS and LEVEL-5 presents “YO-KAI WATCH: THE MOVIE EVENT" coming to 300+ select U.S. movie theaters on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. local time. This first Englishlanguage dubbed theatrical presentation brings back the voice actors from the beloved Disney XD TV series, reprising their acclaimed roles as Nate, Jibanyan, Whisper and more; plus, the film introduces new characters, including an all-new Yo-kai named Hovernyan, a floating blue cat who is Nathaniel’s heroic companion. This exclusive event features a never-before-seen sneak peek of the new episode of YO-KAI WATCH. Tickets for “YO-KAI WATCH: THE MOVIE EVENT” can be purchased online by visiting www.FathomEvents.com or at participating theater box offices. For a complete list of theater locations visit the Fathom Events website (theaters and participants are subject to change).

The Tuesday Murder Club will discuss A Duty to the Dead by Charles Todd Murder on the Beach Mystery Bookstore 104 West Atlantic Avenue Delray Beach, FL 33444 561-279-7790 murdermb@gate. net www.murderonthebeach.com Guided Bird Walk at Wakodahatchee Wetlands 8am-10am Join Audubon Everglades volunteer guide Chris Golia for a bird walk at Wakodahatchee Wetlands. Observe and learn about the birds that nest at this popular birding destination. Family Friendly, Handicap Accessible. Meet at the top of the boardwalk. 13026 Jog Rd, Delray Beach, FL 33484. Free and open to the public. Information at www.auduboneverglades.org Get Ready For the Holidays! Our next medical weight loss program will have you looking and feeling great for those holiday parties. It is an eight week program starting on October 15th. Registration fee is $499.00 The first meeting (1 of 2) with Registered Dietician Elyse Marrone is Tuesday October 15th.

Fees and registration due by Wednesday October 9th.

Look for signs for Project Hope**Florida Center for Healthy Living, 1701 Military Trail, #142 Jupiter, FL 561.420-8820 info@healthylivingctr.com Psychic Readings w/Omi Velez 3-6PM Cost 15 min/$35, 30 min/$60, 45 min/$85, 60 min/$110. To register or for more information: www.JamarCenter. com or call 561-630-2280. (PBG)

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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 10/14. To register or for more information: www.JamarCenter.com or call 561-630-2280. (PBG)

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 16 Learn to Kayak! Friends of MacArthur Beach State Park Annual Meeting - 5:00 p.m. Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of the Friends of John D. MacArthur Beach State Park, Inc. It will be held at 5:00 PM in the Pew Family Natural Science Education Center.

THURSDAY OCTOBER 17 Join the Women's Foundation Giving Circle 2019 Kickoff Meeting and learn how you can help us make local micro-grants to women and girls changing lives in PBC - 5:30pm at Women's Foundation Office (1818 S. Australian Ave, Suite 450, inside Nonprofits First) Giving Circle members are a catalyst for social change. Together we each donate a minimum of $250 to the grants fund, and then we collectively review the grant applications and make decisions about where to give local grants. Learn more about this opportunity for you to be a change maker in PBC. Join us and get ready to make history. womensfoundationfl.org/givingcircle FOR more information on our website.

Shamanic Energy Healing w/Donna Kuebler36PM Cost 15 min/$35, 30 min/$60, 45 min/$85, 60 min/$110. To register or for more information: www.JamarCenter.com or call 561-630-2280. (PBG)

FRIDAY OCTOBER 18 Healing Reiki Tea - THE Boynton Beach SOCIAL & HEALING Event of the FALL!! 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Hosted by Eva Montgomery & Caron Barr, RN. Do You like Feeling Special & Pampered? Do you like Feeling Love & Blessed? Yes?? Then the Fall Healing Events are for YOU! COME! Soak in a Fall Harvest of Abundance! You’ll be receiving Reiki PLUS: Guided Meditation, Energy Medicine, Pyramid Healing, Sound Healing, Chakra Healing, Aroma Therapy, Hawaiian Forgiveness Prayer.

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NIA® Dynamic Blend of Dance & Self-Healing w/Randy Miller 10:30-11:30AM Drop-ins $20, 4 Classes Pack $65, 6 Classes Pack $90 To register or for more information: www.JamarCenter.com or call 561-630-2280. (PBG) Intro to Transformational Breath® w/Jamar Discover how breath is the key to personal transformation and having a loving relationship with yourself. 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. See how one's breathing pattern is a reflection of how one shows up in life - or doesn't - and how to shift that. 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 10/17. To register or for more information: www.JamarCenter.com or call 561-630-2280. (PBG) Psychic Tarot and Crystal Readings w/Mary Ellen Collins – 2-5PM Cost 15 min/$35, 30 min/$60, 45 min/$85, 60 min/$110. To register or for more information: www.JamarCenter.com or call 561-630-2280. (PBG)

SATURDAY OCTOBER 19 Intro to Snorkeling - 11 a.m. Learn the basics of snorkeling including, proper fin and mask selection and fit, how to clear your mask, snorkeling safety, diving techniques and more. This is a landbased course and will be held in the amphitheater.

Free with Park admission; reservations required, 561-624-6952. MacArthur Beach State Park.

RIVERBEND PARK WALK, 9060 Indiantown Road, Jupiter, Fl. Bruce Brown’s nature walk is in the Jupiter area for this August adventure. Meet at the main parking lot and Visitor Center. Arrive before start at 7:30 a.m. Contact: Bruce, 772-333-1837.

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Hike from Riverbend to Hobe Grove Canal. 12 miles. Meet at the main parking lot 9060 W Indiantown Rd, Jupiter, FL at 7:45am. Beautiful section of the Ocean to Lake hiking trail. Please bring 2 liters of water, sun protection, and any snacks. Check Meetup. com for updates and trail conditions. Contact Rita Black: 772-985-0579Public/Strenuous Guided Bird Walk at Wakodahatchee Wetlands 8am-10am Join Audubon Everglades volunteer guide Valleri Brauer for a bird walk at Wakodahatchee Wetlands. Observe and learn about the birds that

nest at this popular birding destination. Family Friendly, Handicap Accessible. Meet at the top of the boardwalk. 13026 Jog Rd, Delray Beach, FL 33484. Free and open to the public. Information at www.auduboneverglades.org NIA® Dynamic Blend of Dance & Self-Healing w/Randy Miller 10:30-11:30AM Drop-ins $20, 4 Classes Pack $65, 6 Classes Pack $90 To register or for more information: www.JamarCenter.com or call 561-630-2280. (PBG) South Florida’s Premier Psychics: Omi Spirit [Clairvoyant & Psychic Intuitive], Mary Ellen Collins, Donna Kuebler Saturday, October 19th - Psychic Fair: Join us for a Very Special Psychic Fair! The Most Amazing Lineup of [Psychic Tarot and Crystal Readings], Lillie Cintron [Numerologist & Intuitive English/ Spanish], and Kevin Lopez [Herbalist & Tarot] 125PM 1 session=15 min. Cost $30; 2 sessions $55; 3 sessions $75; 4 sessions $90. To register or for more information: www.JamarCenter.com or call 561-630-2280. (PBG)

8TH ANNUAL DACHSTOBERFEST – PARADE, RACE AND DOG EVENT in West Palm Beach.

Doxie Dash dog racing 9-1pm Donations, racing, sponsor and vendor fee proceeds go to DRSF Daschund Rescue South Florida. Downtown West Palm Beach on the Great Lawn 100 N. Clematis St. Sign up www.dachstoberfest.com to support or Donate or become a vendor email monika@friendsofpeanut.com Divine Love, The Secret To Life - The ECK Light and Sound Service is a time for people of all religious backgrounds to come and share the love for God. It will be held on the third Sunday of October 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 directions and more information, or call (561) 434-2003. For information about ECKANKAR—The Path of Spiritual Freedom visit www. eckankar.org or find us on Facebook.

Introduction to SoulCollage® 10am-12pm. This hands-on introduction is where you can start learning the fun, intuitive, insightful process of SoulCollage®.

Make your own deck of 5"X8" collaged cards with deep personal meaning that becomes your own Oracle Deck to help with life's questions and transitions. No previous art experience required! Lake Worth location. 904-377-3500 www.JuicyCreatives. com/schedule.

SUNDAY OCTOBER 20 Birding by Kayak - 9:00 a.m. Take a guided kayak tour with a Ranger, paddling through Lake Worth Lagoon to Munyon Island, with your sights set on spotting estuary birds and migratory songbirds on the island. The cost for the two-hour tour is $25 for a single kayak and $40 for a double kayak (2 people).

Bring your water bottle, binoculars, water shoes (no flip-flops or bare feet) and favorite birding guide, keeping in mind they might get wet. Please pay at the Ranger station a half hour before tour is scheduled.

Space is limited, call for reservation or for additional information 561-624-6952.

The Sunday Sleuths will discuss The Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz $16.99. at 3 pm.

Murder on the Beach Mystery Bookstore, 104 West Atlantic Ave. Delray Beach, FL 561-279-7790 www.murderonthebeach.com Bluegrass Music – Untold Riches 1-3:00 p.m. Just sit back and enjoy some foot-stompin’ and handclappin’ bluegrass music in Palm Beach County’s most beautiful setting. The concert is free with Park admission and is held in the amphitheater. For more information call (561) 624-6952.MacArthur Beach State Park.

SoulCollage® + Expressive Arts -- Meet an animal guide - Take a guided inner journey to the world of Spirit Animals and find an “animal companion” connected to your body, mind and soul. Create a SoulCollage® card that reflects the experience of the meditation that will help guide you on your path and become part of your SoulCollage® oracle deck. Lake Worth location. 904-377-3500 www.JuicyCreatives. com/schedule

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Phipps Skate Park - 8am-11am. Join Audubon Everglades volunteer guide Gael Silverblatt for a bird walk through the park. Park attracts beautiful fall warblers, songbirds, woodpeckers, hawks. Family Friendly, Handicap Accessible. 4715 S Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL 33405. Walk is free and open to the public. Info at www.auduboneverglades.org Guided Bird Walk at Spanish River Park - 8am10am. Join Audubon Everglades volunteer guide David Gabay for a bird walk. Spanish River Park attracts a variety of migratory warblers, hawks, woodpeckers, and shorebirds. Meet at the north parking lot near picnic pavilions 9 & 10. Please see Audubon Everglades website for parking specifics and alternatives. 3001 Florida A1A, Boca Raton, FL 33431. Walk is free and open to the public. Information at www.auduboneverglades.org WELLINGTON PEACEFUL WATERS PRESERVE, 11676 Pierson Road, Wellington, FL. Enjoy a walk in the preserve. Meet at the preserve on Flying Cow Road at 7:30am. Contact: Paul Cummings, 561-596-4423. Public/Leisure.

Y O N I / R O O T S T E A M B AT H I N G ® 1 0 1 3:00 - 5:00 pm at Agape Healing Arts. Early bird $40 preregister two week before class or $45 after – RSVP REQUIRED Online https://www.agapehealingarts. com/classes or call 561-762-4273. Respected by healers around the globe for eons of time, Yoni/ Root Steam Bathing® is making its way back to modern times as a stand alone holistic treatment for women's wellness. You will have the opportunity to experience a steam for yourself as well as learn more about the benefits and application of Yoni/Root Steam Bathing® & how to begin your own self-care practice at home.

MONDAY OCTOBER 21 BOOK CLUB EVENT: CHAPTER 8 – CRYSTALS FOR SELF-AWARENESS USING THE ZODIAC AND NUMEROLOGY with Margaret Ann Lembo. Be sure to read Chapter 8 in Crystals Beyond Beginners and have your specific questions ready. We will discuss, crystals for the zodiac and numerology.

Broadcast live on Facebook from the Angel Room at The Crystal Garden. You’re also welcome to attend live in person if you’re in the area. Make sure and request to join Margaret Ann Lembo’s Book Club on Facebook before the event. 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM, FREE at The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, |www.thecrystalgarden.com, 561-369-2836 Guided Bird Walk at Wakodahatchee Wetlands 7:30am-9:30am Join Audubon Everglades volunteer guide Paton White for a casual bird walk at Wakodahatchee Wetlands. Observe and learn about the birds that nest at this popular birding destination.

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top of the boardwalk. 13026 Jog Rd, Delray Beach, FL 33484 Free and open to the public. Information at www.auduboneverglades.org Pilates w/Deborah Feldman 4:30-5:30PM. Cost $80.00 for 4 Class Pack, $25.00 Drop-in Fee. To register or for more information: www.JamarCenter. com or call 561-630-2280. (PBG) Ecstatic Dance w/Deborah Feldman 5:30-6:45PM Cost $80 for 4 Class Pack, $25 Drop-In Fee. To register or for more information: www.JamarCenter. com or call 561-630-2280. (PBG) Kripalu Beginners Yoga w/Robin Conover 7-8:30PM Drop in fee $20.00/class. To register or for more information: www.JamarCenter.com or call 561-630-2280. (PBG)

TUESDAY OCTOBER 22 Psychic Readings w/Omi Velez – 3-6PM Cost 15 min/$35, 30 min/$60, 45 min/$85, 60 min/$110. To register or for more information: www.JamarCenter. com or call 561-630-2280. (PBG) 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 10/21. To register or for more information: www.JamarCenter.com or call 561-630-2280. (PBG)

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 23 NIA® Dynamic Blend of Dance & Self-Healing w/Randy Miller 10:30-11:30AM Drop-ins $20, 4 Classes Pack $65, 6 Classes Pack $90. To register or for more information: www.JamarCenter.com or call 561-630-2280. (PBG) Numerology & Intuitive Readings w/Lillie Cintron 3-6PM Cost 15 min/$35, 30 min/$60, 45 min/$85, 60 min/$110. To register or for more information: www.JamarCenter.com or call 561-630-2280. (PBG)

THURSDAY OCTOBER 24 Naomi Hirahara 7pm will speak and sign Iced in Paradise $25.95 and $16.00.Murder on the Beach Mystery Bookstore 104 West Atlantic Avenue. Delray Beach, FL 33444 561-279-7790 murdermb@gate. net www.murderonthebeach.com

Wildlife Refuge - 8:30am-10:30am. Join Audubon Everglades volunteer bird guide Clive Pinnock for a bird walk through the refuge. Family Friendly.

Meet at the Marsh Trail parking lot. 10216 Lee Rd, Boynton Beach, FL 33437 Walk is free and open to the public. State park entry fee required. Information at www.auduboneverglades.org Healing Reiki Tea - THE Boynton Beach SOCIAL & HEALING Event of the FALL!! Best T.G.I.F.!

3:30-5:30 p.m. Hosted by: Eva Montgomery & Caron Barr,RN. Do You like Feeling Special & Pampered? Do you like Feeling Love & Blessed? Yes??

Then the Fall Healing Events are for YOU! COME! Soak in a Fall Harvest of Abundance! You’ll be receiving Reiki PLUS: *Guided Meditation,*Energy Medicine,*Pyramid Healing,*Sound Healing, *Chakra Healing, *Aroma Therapy, * Hawaiian Forgiveness Prayer. Afterwards, You will then be treated to A High Tea Service. PLUS.. DOOR PRIZES & SURPRISES! NO Tricks~Just Treats -- 2+ Hours of PAMPERING for Limited seating of 14 guests. A regular $90 VALUE... NOW $60! Act quickly & Register @ Eventbrite.com Type in Reiki Tea in Search box. DIRECTIONS//DETAILS given after registering. BONUS: GET $10. COUPON for Early Registration by Oct 10 or Oct 21. ** Register with EVA (TEXT) for ALL 4 Fall Events by Oct.10 to receive $25 coupon off each event. Please call/ text ahead if know you cannot attend: there may be a waiting list.

Psychic Tarot and Crystal Readings w/Mary Ellen Collins – 2-5PM Cost 15 min/$35, 30 min/$60, 45 min/$85, 60 min/$110. To register or for more information: www.JamarCenter.com or call 561-630-2280. (PBG) Hypnosis For Weight Loss w/ Maya Malay MA Shed those unwanted pounds effortlessly using hypnosis. Hypnosis is one of the most effective tools in overcoming self-defeating habits. Habits that not only inhibit but also prevent the body- success you want and deserve. Hypnosis gently allows the subconscious to absorb new feelings, behaviors that will support you weight loss goals. It allows a release of old blocks and an integration motivated thinking and positive new habits that support ease and effortlessness in reaching and maintaining your ideal weight.

Feel healthy immediately; a love for exercise and the body in its optional state, hypnosis makes it easy.

7:00-9:00PM Cost $30 or $25 by 10/24. To register or for more information: www.JamarCenter.com or

Shamanic Energy Healing w/Donna Kuebler– 3-6PM Cost 15 min/$35, 30 min/$60, 45 min/$85, 60 min/$110. To register or for more information:

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Butterfly Talk & Walk – 11 a.m. Join us on a walking tour through one of South Florida’s last remaining hardwood hammocks. There will be several species of butterflies to observe and identify as you learn

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which plants attract these winged wonders to your backyard. Reservations required, visitors should bring binoculars or rent them in the Gift Shop and meet in the Nature Center. Free with Park admission, for more information and reservations call (561) 624-6952. MacArthur Beach State Park.

Buddhist Meditation-Calming the Monkey Mind w/Maya Malay A well trained mind is essential for true and lasting happiness and the attainment of enlightened awareness.These classes focus on meditation as a tool for transforming our relationship with the mind, our self and our life experiences. An unruly mind often leads to unnecessary hardship and suffering. Through the practices of Calm Abiding meditation (Shamatha) and Contemplative meditation (Vipassana) we can penetrate the obstacles to living our life in a peaceful manner, meeting our future with confidence and joy, as we simultaneously dissolve the obscurations that block the awareness of our True Nature.12:30-2:30PM Cost $40 or $35 by 10/25. To register or for more information: www.JamarCenter.com or call 561-630-2280. (PBG) Psychic Intuitive Medium w/Cinthya Blanchard 1-5PM Cost 15 min/$35, 30 min/$60, 45 min/$85, 60 min/$110. To register or for more information: www.JamarCenter.com or call 561-630-2280. (PBG)

(YACEP). 10 Continuing Education Contact Hours (CE) towards Yoga Alliance can be applied for Registered Yoga Teachers. You will learn how: EXPAND Your Business, ADD a New Branch to Your Teaching, GROW Your Clientele, Create New Revenue Stream!! TRAINING INCLUDES: Guidelines, Discipline Tools, How to Structure Classes, Creative Breathing Exercises, Over 100 Children's Yoga Poses, 30 Original & Fun-Filled Games, Unique Guided Relaxations, Active Stories TAKE HOME: -72 page Curriculum, Children's Yoga Mats, Crystals, Recorded Crystal Relaxation, Certificate of Completion 11-6PM Cost is $300 or $275 by 10/25. To register or for more information: www.JamarCenter. com or call 561-630-2280. (PBG)

Herbal Tarot/Playing Card Readings w/Kevin Lopez – 2-5PM Cost 15 min/$35, 30 min/$60, 45 min/$85, 60 min/$110. To register or for more information: www.JamarCenter.com or call 561-630-2280. (PBG) Reenchant Your Life: New Moon Creativity Group for Women 7-9pm. Discover a quick-fire creative process using paint and collage to energize your goals, dreams and visions. No art experience necessary to create your New Moon Wishes from your own imagination and intuition that can help guide you throughout the rest of the month. This group meets monthly, also on Nov. 26th and Dec. 21st (solstice). Lake Worth location. 904-377-3500

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4H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM - Environmental Research and Education Center. Girls will explore the Arthur R. Marshall Wildlife Preserve visitor center with the Extension staff and hike the boardwalk over the wetlands. Local rangers will offer wetland science, dip netting for aquatic organisms and identify them. Discuss SFWMD map that shows the complexity of water management issues and challenges from Orlando down the Kissimmee through Lake Okeechobee and through EAA to the WCAs and finally the Everglades National Park, and tie in the required freshwater releases from Lake Okeechobee east and west through the Caloosahatchee and St. Lucie and the relationships to the algae blooms. From 1 - 3pm at Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge, 10216 Lee Rd, Boynton Beach, FL 33472.

Hike on OTL - at Riverbend, 9060 Indiantown Road, Jupiter, Fl. Join Amy for 8 to 10 miles on the OTL. Meet at the front parking lot before 7:30 to begin at 7:45. Please bring at least 2 liters to drink and a snack. Contact Amy Saperstein - 561-289-5551.

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SUNDAY OCTOBER 27 Ladybug Yoga Children’s Teacher Training w/ Sandy Chasan in a 1 day 7/hour Workshop. Ladybug Yoga Children's Teacher Training is a Dynamic, Interactive & Fun Training geared towards Yoga Instructors, School Teachers, Phys. Ed Teachers, Therapists, Psychologists, Parents, Etc.*Recognized as a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider

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Professionally Juried Fine Art & Fine Craft Show Voted in the top 100 Art Shows in the Nation At Mizner Park Amphitheater, Downtown Boca Raton Saturday, November 2 & Sunday, November 3 ~ 10am-5pm Daily ~ $5 donation supports Students! Call for Entries ~ Youth Art Competition – Grades K-8 or ages 5-13 ~ more info www.hotworks.org

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Laura Norman 2-Day Intro to Foot and Hand Reflexology, (Sun-Mon - 9am-6pm, October 27, 28 - 16 Florida LMT, NCBTMB, AMTA CE Contact Hours Available). Experience a unique, guided, hands-on introduction to Foot and Hand Reflexology. Learn powerful nurturing techniques that reduce stress, increase your energy and enhance your health and well-being with the Laura Norman Method. Take your first step toward a new career in complementary healthcare or expand your current practice! Continue on with Foot, Hand, Face and Ear Reflexology Certification Programs and our LMT Reflexology Specialty Certificate class on November 17 (see ad in this issue for complete schedule.)

Led by Master Instructor Sande Rosen. Location: Boynton Beach. Register online at www.lauranorman.com - Call us at 561-272-1220 - email us at classes@lauranorman.com.

GRASSY WATERS HIKES, 8537 Northlake Blvd West Palm Beach, Florida 33412. Alan Collins will walk about an hour on two separate trails: Eagle Trail and Hog Hammock Trail off Northlake Blvd. 7:30 a.m. Contact: 561-586-0486. Public/Leisure.

Guided Bird Walk at Pan’s Garden 8:30am10:30am Join Audubon Everglades Education Coordinator Vicki Rogerson and Pan’s Garden

Director of Horticulture Susan Lerner for guided tour of the garden. Learn about birds and the native plants that support them. Family Friendly, Handicap Accessible.386 Hibiscus Avenue, Palm Beach, FL 33480 Advanced registration required at www. audboneverglades.org Laura Norman Holistic Reflexology - LMT NCBTMB Reflexology Specialty Certificate Class (5 days), October 27, 28, November 17, 18, 19 (All days 9am-6pm). 10 Reasons Why LMTs Should Learn Reflexology Now: Reflexologists are in demand.

Spas, salons, wellness centers, doctors are searching for trained Reflexologists.You will qualify to take and pass the exam to earn the *NEW* NCBTMB Reflexology Specialty Certificate.Reflexology can provide additional income, either as additional time with a massage or as a separate service. We are an NCBTMB Approved Provider. You will also earn all of your contact hour CEs required for license renewal. (Florida LMT, NCBTMB, AMTA, CE Contact Hours awarded). Location: Boynton Beach. Call us at 561-272-1220, email us at classes@lauranorman. com. Complete info online at www.lauranorman. com/class_schedules.html

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27 Laura Norman 2-Day Intro to Foot and Hand Reflexology, (Sun-Mon - 9am-6pm, October 27-28 - 16

Florida LMT, NCBTMB, AMTA CE Contact Hours Available). Experience a unique, guided, hands-on introduction to Foot and Hand Reflexology. Learn powerful nurturing techniques that reduce stress, increase your energy and enhance your health and well-being with the Laura Norman Method. Take your first step toward a new career in complementary healthcare or expand your current practice! Continue on with Foot Reflexology and other Certification Programs and our 5-day LMT Reflexology Specialty Certificate class on November 17th (see ad in this issue for complete schedule.) Led by Master Instructor Sande Rosen. Boynton Beach. Register online at www.lauranorman.com - Call us at 561-272-1220, email us at classes@lauranorman.com.

Reenchant Your Life: New Moon Creativity Group for Women 7-9pm Discover a quick-fire creative process using paint and collage to energize your goals, dreams and visions. No art experience necessary to create your New Moon Wishes from your own imagination and intuition that can help guide you throughout the rest of the month. This group meets monthly, also on Nov. 26th and Dec. 21st (solstice).Lake Worth location. 904-377-3500 www.JuicyCreatives.com/schedule

MONDAY OCTOBER 28 TRANSFORMATIONAL BREATH® Workshop 7:30 - 9pm at Agape Healing Arts. Early bird $30 preregister two weeks before class or $35 after.

RSVP Online https://www.agapehealingarts.com/ classes or call 561-762-4273. This workshop includes Heart opening Breath work and sound healing. It was designed to alleviate anxiety and stress, release blocked emotions, and promote deep meditation. By utilizing your own beautiful breath and life force you are capable of entering into your heart as a portal to miracle consciousness. You will achieve a loving altered states of consciousness. This heart felt journey is beyond space and time. It is a place that is always within you, that is eternal. From this space we move out into the world from a place of wholeness, love and gratitude. It is time to claim back the power of your inner knowing, intuition and clarity.

Pilates w/Deborah Feldman 4:30-5:30PM. Cost $80.00 for 4 Class Pack, $25.00 Drop-in Fee. To register or for more information: www.JamarCenter. com or call 561-630-2280. (PBG) Ecstatic Dance w/Deborah Feldman 5:30-6:45 Cost $80 for 4 Class Pack, $25 Drop-In Fee. To register or for more information: www.JamarCenter. com or call 561-630-2280. (PBG) Kripalu Beginners Yoga w/Robin Conover 7-8:30PM Drop in fee $20.00/class. To register or for more information: www.JamarCenter.com or call 561-630-2280. (PBG)

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Psychic Readings w/Denise Powell – 4-7:30PM Cost 15 min/$35, 30 min/$60, 45 min/$85, 60 min/$110. To register or for more information: www.JamarCenter.com or call 561-630-2280. (PBG)

TUESDAY OCTOBER 29 What Is True Happiness? - Free Spiritual Café at 11:00 am, 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 directions and more 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.

FREE SEMINAR date: 6:30pm Tuesday, Boca Center for Healthy Living 2900 N Military Trl Ste 245 Boca Raton, FL 33431 www.bocamed.com www. facebook.com/bocaimaginewellness Psychic Readings w/Omi Velez – 3-6PM Cost 15 min/$35, 30 min/$60, 45 min/$85, 60 min/$110. To register or for more information: www.JamarCenter. com or call 561-630-2280. (PBG) 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 10/28. To register or for more information: www.JamarCenter.com or call 561-630-2280. (PBG)

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 30 Bird Walk at Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge. 6:30am-11:30am Join Audubon Everglades volunteer Rick Schofield for a bird walk through the refuge. Walk begins before dawn to observe roosting birds depart from the interior of the refuge and begin their daily routine. Meet at the boat ramp.

Trails are long and moderately difficult with some uneven, unpaved surfaces.

10216 Lee Rd, Boynton Beach, FL 33437 Walk is free and open to the public.

State park entry fee required. Information at www.auduboneverglades.org NIA® Dynamic Blend of Dance & Self-Healing w/Randy Miller 10:3011:30AM Drop-ins $20, 4 Classes Pack $65, 6 Classes Pack $90 To register or for more information: www.JamarCenter.com or call 561-630-2280. (PBG) Shamanic Energy Healing w/Donna Kuebler– 3-6PM Cost 15 min/$35, 30 min/$60, 45 min/$85, 60 min/$110. To register or for more information: www.JamarCenter.com or call 561-630-2280. (PBG) Candle Magick for Better Living w/Mary Ellen Collins. Cast your own spell to bring love, luck and well-being! Learn how to cast a simple and effective spell with candle magic to manifest what you want and need in your life.

Candles and other required tools will be provided but feel free to bring your own small chime-sized candles and or/essential oils. 6:30-8:30PM Cost $30 or $25 by 10/29. To register or for more information: www.JamarCenter.com or call 561-630-2280. (PBG)

THURSDAY OCTOBER 31 MONTHLY CANNABIS SEMINAR - 6:30pm Wednesday, November 6th Boca Center for Healthy Living. 2900 N Military Trl Ste 245 Boca Raton, FL 33431 www.bocamed.com www.facebook.com/bocaimaginewellness

classifieds DEADLINE: 10th of the PRECEDING MONTH. Prepay at $6.00 per word for 3 months. Email your Classified Ad and Credit Card information to: classifiededitor@ napalmbeach.com. Three month minimum.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Wellness Cooperative in Palm Beach County seeking health and fitness individuals to share space. 516-236 8374.

FOR RENT 2 bedroom 2 bath for rent in West Palm Beach. Call 857-209-6960 HELP WANTED Holistic practitioner , LMT, ESTI, LAc Quiet and serene Shared space/ room for rent 10X11 suite has own lock, shared bathroom, lobby and common area. PBG area rent 558/mo and security deposit required.

561-632-4019 Hiring LMT’s & Animal Bodyworkers In Palm Beach County.

Call 845-297-8703.

Licensed Hair Stylist and Manicurist-dreaming of working in a green, vegan, organic, health-driven, fragrance-free salon? Healthy Life Salon is hiring! 561-891-7527 PROFESSIONAL SPACE FOR RENT Massage Studio room for rent for $500- $650 monthly. It is very spacious and ready to move in. Its a great location so come and check it out. It could be used for either an Esthetician, Acupuncturist, Chiropractor, and/ or Massage Therapist. Please call if interested at (561)577-4556.

Spacious room for rent in tranquil massage studio in NE Delray Beach. Need not be a MT, but similar field. 561-843-7991 Looking for someone to share office space (Mondays and Wednesdays) in office building in good location in West Palm Beach; $320 a month. Would suit LMHC/Therapist or similar. Call 561333-3372 for more details. Rev. Pearl Rauberts 561-333-3372 www.rauberts.com SERVICES Contact Mesmerized Cleaning Service for ECO-friendly house cleaning. Because you deserve a healthy home! Licensed & Insured. Call or text 561-460-8336.

SPACE AVAILABLE Looking for someone with Integrative Modalities to share office space in our beautiful boutique vitamin store in Boca Raton. To learn more call Bonnie 561-392-8448.

SPA LAVAGE Spa Lavage, Erin Schloyer CT, LMT, 5458 Town Center Rd, Suite 26, Boca Raton, FL 33486. 561-235-5139 • erin@spalavage. com, spalavage.com. Colon Hydrotherapy, License: MA78533, MM34363 October 2019 61

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CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY

Connecting you to the leaders in natural healthcare and green living in our community. Deadline: 15th of the PRECEDING MONTH (e.g. Nov. 15th for Dec. Edition) Visit www.napalmbeach.com for pricing information

ACUPUNCTURE

ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE

AGAPE HEALING ARTS

THE HEALING CENTER FOR ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE

Health & Wellness Center 385 Tequesta Dr. Suite 4 Tequesta, FL 33469 561-76 AGAPE (561-762-4273) www.AgapeHealingArts.com 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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ASIAN INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE Lisa K Perdue, AP Over 15 Years Experience 2298 NW Boca Raton Blvd #16 Boca Raton, FL 33431 561.393.6513

• Acupuncture • Kiiko Style Japanese Acupuncture • Laser Therapy • Medical Qigong Treatments • K Laser Certified Provider

Dr. Bill Rice, DC, LAc, DCBCN Palm Beach Gardens 561-439-6644 • Healthy-Answers.com Experience Feeling Great!

Dr. Rice – a wholistic physician serving patients since 1977 using Acupuncture, Kinesiology, Gentle Chiropractic care and Nutritional Counseling.

We L i s t e n • We C a r e We Get Results.

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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.

Call to see if your’s covers acupuncture!

COLON HYDROTHERAPY ERIN SCHLOYER, CT, LMT SPA LAVAGE

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

The Massage Room at Back in Balance 7035 Beracasa Way, Ste 104 Boca Raton, FL 33433 www.bodymassageandbeyond.com 561-715-6185

Alternative Pain Management and Advanced Massage Therapies *Upledger Certified CranioSacral Therapy *Deep Tissue Massage *Reiki Master, Reflexology *Electro-Therapy Point Stim Certified (ETPS). I have developed innovative approaches to Pain Relief through the integration of these Heaing Therapies for the treatment of: Car Accident Injuries, Headaches, TMJ, Stress, Sciatica, Neck and Back pain, Plantar Fasciitis, post surgical stiffness. Even Doctors have become my patients!! MA 14975; MM 10999

CREATIVE COUNSELING DIVORCE SPECIALIST Sheva Ganz 954-449-5335 ARecreativeLife.com

Counseling for divorced individuals who want to use this transition to do lifechanging inner work and learn how to stop repeating negative behavioral patterns.

DAY RETREATS THERMAE RETREAT DELRAY

Delray 205 NE 5th Terrace Delray Beach, Florida 33444 561-332-5883 www.thermaeretreat.com Thermae Retreat Delray ~ An Organic, Wellness Retreat offering Finnish and Infrared Saunas, Organic Skincare, Sacred Body Work, Custom Massage, Holistic Healing, Meditation. Sauna Memberships available.

DENTAL HEALTH JOHN V. TERRUSA, L.C.T. L.M.T.

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EILEEN YOCHEVED HANDE, BS, MA, LMT (SINCE 1993)

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. Ionized Footbath.

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THE INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR DENTAL EXCELLENCE Yolanda Cintron, DMD 2021 East Commercial Blvd., Suite 208 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 954-938-4599 • GoNaturalDentistry.com

All phases of dentistry for optimum health, holistic, bio-compatible dentistry. • Sedation dentistry • Removing of toxic metals • Replacing them with biocompatible 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

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.

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.

STUART ZOLL, DOM

Functional Medicine 7301 West Palmetto Park Road Boca Raton, Fl. 33433 561-866-3468 www.thezollcenter.com I help people to restore their health, by treating the root cause, we focus on healing digestion, improving brain function, identifying inflammatory responses and auto immune triggers, nutrient deficiencies, lifestyle factors, toxins, and genetic factors. We not only treat, we prevent and solve many chronic conditions, fatigue, difficulty losing weight, hormones, digestive disorders, auto immune diseases and infertility. Functional Medicine is Holistic Medicine for modern times. We use a holistic approach nutrition, personalized food plans, lifestyle changes, medical testing, with conventional medicine, and natural therapies. Call for a free phone consultation 561-8663468. Office hours also available once a week in Miami.

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 “ 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.

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 VILLASENOR

HAIR HOLISTIC Master holistic hair stylist 141 NW 20th St. Ste. B7, 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.

Formaldehyde-free keratine. Complimentary consultation. Visit our new location!

HOLISTIC VETERINARIAN HEALING HEART

HEALING HEART Nancy A. Keller, DVM, CVH, CVA, CVC 222 W. Boynton Beach Blvd.

Boynton Beach, FL 33435 561-740-1313 FAX 561-740-0819 Integration of Ancient Wisdom and Modern Medicine. Holistic Veterinary Care for our animal friends. By appointment only.

HYPNOSIS QUANTUM HEALING DISCOVERIES Jill Avery 561-305-3236 Info@QuantumHealingDiscoveries.com

As the subconscious mind controls 95% of our lives, affirmations may not be enough. Reprogram your subconscious, so you can discover who you truly are.

Quantum Healing Hypnosis and Regression Practitioner • Kundalini Yoga Instructor • High Vibration Nutritional Educator

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE DEBORAH A. DEMARTA, MD, FACS, FAARFM Institute of Colorectal Health & Wellness 218 SW Atlanta Ave Stuart, 772-539-9556 InstituteHealthWellness.com

Anti-Aging, Functional and Regenerative Medicine.

Colorectal Surgery and Functional GI, hormone replacement, food allergy and nutritional testing, IV vitamin therapy, heavy metals testing, medical aesthetics, THERMIva vaginal rejuvenation, ThermiSmooth skin tightening, HALO skin resurfacing, BBL BroadBand Light skin therapy, laser hair removal, botox and fillers, skin care, weight loss.

INTERNAL MEDICINE AND HOLISTIC PREVENTION DELIA WEISS MD & WELLNESS Internal Medicine Primary Care and Holistic Prevention 3416 S. Federal Hwy. in Vado Therapy Bldg.

Delray Beach, 33483 561-243–8783 DeliaWeissMD.com

Acute and chronic illness treated; Nutrition; Weight; Supplement consults; Metabolism; Thyroid; Digestion; Fatigue, energy; Healthy aging; Blood vessel health; Avoid stroke, heart disease, cancer. Wellness screening. Experienced 20+ years, expert care, excellent results. We listen to you and focus on your concerns. We treat the whole person, scientific approach. Insurances, Medicare, Direct pay. By appointment, afternoon, evening, Saturday. Home Visits: Medicare and direct pay. So that you may Remain Independent at Home. Call or message: Tel. (561) 243 – 8783 Online DeliaWeissMD@gmail.com.

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INTUITIVE HEALER/HYPNOIST JANE GRAY FORD 561-827-3319 • janegrayford.com ENERGY ENERGY ENERGY The secret to healing starts in the energy field of the body. Pain and disease frequently begin in the auric/ energy field and over time block the energy to the physical body. This may go on for years creating pain and eventually disease. When this energy is restored the body begins to heal itself. Jane Gray Ford for over 20 years has served the community by releasing the causes of disease whether it be karmic, genetic or derived from experiences in this lifetime.

Hypnosis and intuitive understanding of energy aid in returning the body to its balanced state.

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 post-surgical recovery time.

LIFE COACH

MEDITATION

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

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.

Laura created Inspired Life Coaching to empower you to: • Release old patterns that no longer serve you • Own your power • Get clear about your goals and priorities regarding relationships, career, prosperity, health and nutrition • Re-discover your greatness • Allow, embrace and manifest the life you desire 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 Reflexology Claim your right to live an extraordinary life!

MIDWIFE MICHELLE CERAMI LM CPM 561.501.0985 East Coast Midwifery www.eastcoastmidwifery.com

Licensed Midwife and Certified Professional Midwife providing holistic traditional midwifery services including home birth, birthing center, water birth, doula support, placenta services, peristeam hydrotherapy, birth tub rentals. We trust in women’s ability to birth.

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.

REFLEXOLOGY LAURA NORMAN HOLISTIC REFLEXOLOGY Delray Beach • New York City • The Berkshires 561-272-1220 • 212-532-4404 • 413-854-2615 www.lauranorman.com Visit world-renowned expert Laura Norman and her experienced associates and enjoy private sessions in Holistic Reflexology and Inspired Life CoachingSto re-duce 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 with Laura’s Reflexology maps, 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 and Inspired Life Coaching Sessions • Free Introduction to Laura Norman Reflexology Training Webinar • Holistic Reflexology Certification Training Programs • Foot • Hand • Face Therapy Products Claim your right to live an extraordinary life!

REIKI DEENA ELMORE

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

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SPIRITUAL ADVISOR SARAHSPIRITUAL®

4047 Okeechobee Blvd, Suite 129 Tree of Life Plaza West Palm Beach FL 33409 561-682-0955 SarahSpiritual.com SarahSpiritual: spiritual advisor, radio personality, transformational coach, energy healer, musical messenger. Sarah is available for inperson, phone and Skype readings at her Expedito Enlightenment Center in West Palm Beach. SarahSpiritual empowers and transforms through Spirit-channeled classes and training programs. Sarah is a Featured Performer and Keynote Speaker. SarahSpiritual is the host of "Spiritually Speaking with Sarah®" and has been live on-air since 2009. Listen on WWNN 1470 AM and 95.3 FM in South Florida and nationally on iHeart Radio Wednesdays 5 – 8 PM Eastern. Watch SarahSpiritual on Facebook Live and YouTube.

SPIRITUAL BOOKSTORE THE CRYSTAL GARDEN 2610 North Federal Highway Boynton Beach, FL 561-369-2836 www.thecrystalgarden.com

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

SPIRITUAL CENTER AND ORGANIC TEA LOUNGE

CONSCIOUS TREE TRIMMING WOODY’S CREW TREE AND LANDSCAPE 561.325.8917 Woodystreecrew@gmail.com www.woodystreecrew.com

Experienced, Licensed and Insured.

ISA Certified Arborist Techniques Used. Trees Big or Small We Do Them All! CONSCIOUS TREE TRIMMING

WELLNESS CENTER

Experienced, Licensed and Insured • ISA Certified Arborist

Trees Big or Small - We Do Them All!

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.

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,Master-Minds,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?

8420 Resource Road Riviera Beach, Florida 33404 www.GotSprouts.com E-mail Info@GotSprouts.com 561-689-9464 Purveyors of Quality Wheatgrass, Sprouts, Juicers, Seed and Supplies. We supply Juice bars, Restaurants, Green Markets, Grocery Stores and The General Public with Healthy Sprouts!

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Seven years without a cold?

sinuses. Attorney Donna Blight had a 2-day sinus headache. When her CopperZap arrived, she tried it. “I am shocked!” she said. “My head cleared, no more headache, no more congestion.”

Some users say copper stops nighttime stuffiness if used just before bed. One man said, “Best sleep I’ve had

By Doug Cornell in years.” ore and more people are He asked relatives and friends to try Copper can also stop flu if used early saying they just don’t get it. They said it worked for them, too, so and for several days. Lab technicians colds anymore. he patented CopperZap™ and put it on placed 25 million live flu viruses on They are using a new device made the market. a CopperZap. No viruses were found of pure copper, which scientists say Now tens of thousands of people alive soon after. kills cold and flu have tried it. Nearly Dr. Bill Keevil led one of the teams viruses.

100% of feedback confirming the discovery. He placed Doug Cornell said the copper millions of disease germs on copper. invented the stops colds if used “They started to die literally as soon as device in 2012. within 3 hours after they touched the surface,” he said.

“I haven’t had a the first sign. Even People have used it on cold sores single cold since up to 2 days, if they and say it can completely prevent ugly then,” he says. still get the cold it outbreaks. You can also rub it gently on People were is milder than usual wounds or lesions to combat infections. skeptical but EPA and they feel The handle is New research: Copper stops colds if used early. and university better. curved and finely studies demonstrate repeatedly that Users wrote things like, “It textured to improve viruses and bacteria die almost instantly stopped my cold right away,” and “Is contact. It kills germs when touched by copper. it supposed to work that fast?” picked up on fingers That’s why ancient Greeks and “What a wonderful thing,” wrote and hands to protect Egyptians used copper to purify water Physician’s Assistant Julie. “No more you and your family. and heal wounds. They didn’t know colds for me!”

Copper even about viruses and bacteria, but now we Pat McAllister, age 70, received kills deadly Dr. Bill Keevil: do. one for Christmas and called it “one Copper quickly kills germs that have cold viruses.

Scientists say the high conductance of the best presents ever. This little become resistant to of copper disrupts the electrical balance jewel really works.” Now thousands of antibiotics. If you are near sick people, in a microbe cell and destroys the cell users have simply stopped getting colds. a moment of handling it may keep in seconds.

People often use CopperZap serious infection away from you and So some hospitals tried copper touch preventively. Frequent flier Karen your loved ones. It may even save a life. surfaces like faucets and doorknobs.

Gauci used to get colds after crowded The EPA says copper still works This cut the spread of MRSA and other flights. Though skeptical, she tried it even when tarnished. It kills hundreds illnesses by over half, and saved lives. several times a day on travel days for of different disease germs so it can Colds start after cold viruses get in 2 months. “Sixteen flights and not a prevent serious or even fatal illness. your nose, so the vast body of research sniffle!”

CopperZap is made in America of gave Cornell an idea. When he next Businesswoman Rosaleen says pure copper. It has a 90-day full money felt a cold about to start, he fashioned when people are sick around her she back guarantee. It is $69.95. a smooth copper probe and rubbed it uses CopperZap morning and night. “It Get $10 off each CopperZap with gently in his nose for 60 seconds. saved me last holidays,” she said. “The code NATA13.

“It worked!” he exclaimed. “The kids had colds going round and round, Go to www.CopperZap.com or cold never got going.” It worked again but not me.” call toll-free 1-888-411-6114. every time.

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