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Zero-Waste Lifestyle Ways to Make Far Less Trash

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Meng’s Acupuncture Medical Center

Dr. Meng,

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Dr. Meng, has over 18 years of experience as a doctor of Chinese medicine.

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• Tightens the Pores • Minimizes Fine Lines • Improves Muscle Tone • Evens Facial Color & Tone

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• Tennis Elbow • Headache • Insomnia • Back Pain • Menopause • Anxiety • Hypertension • Many More...

DR. MENG’S FACIAL REJUVENATION PROGRAM

Benefits of the program:

• Increases Circulation & Oxygenation of the Skin • Helps Reduce Acne Outbreaks • Nourishes the Skin for a Healthy, Natural, more Radiant

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• Brightens the Skin to Reduce Dull Complexions • Increases Collagen & Elastin Production • Increases Lymph Circulation; Leaves Skin Refreshed & Rejuvenated

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September 28th-30th Reclaim Your Superpower, A Transformational Breath® Weekend w/Jamar

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Hormones Imbalanced?

If you or someone you know is experiencing any of these symptoms, chances are Hormone Pellet Therapy is the solution.

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Keep Joints Naturally Healthy

32 CHEF RICK MOONEN on Why Buying Sustainable Seafood Matters

34 MEDITATIVE MELODIES How Sound Deepens Meditation

36 WHY OUR BODY LOVES YOGA

Gentle Poses Foster Flexibility

38 YOGA MEETS LIFE’S

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ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS Tapping into Our True Nature

40 TOP YOGA TRENDS Fusion Styles Offer Fresh Choices

42 SUPERIOR SUPERFOODS

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44 ZERO WASTE LIFESTYLE Ways to Make Far Less Trash

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Arthritis Pain? Achy or Clicking Joints?

Acupuncture Can Help!

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steoarthritis or degenerative joint disease is the most common type of arthritis found among Americans over the age of twenty five, but particularly, among the fifty five plus community. As the body ages, parts of the body whether inside or outside start to degenerate and disappear. Some common examples of this that are easy to see are hair loss, muscle weakness, and vision impairment. Osteoarthritis is another form of degeneration that mainly happens inside the body but can be seen on the outside of the body as swelling and sometimes redness depending on the type of arthritis.

Osteoarthritis occurs when the protective cartilage found over bones starts to wear away causing the bones to rub against each other. The bones rubbing against each other causes pain, inflammation, and loss of motion in the joint. Over time, pieces of the bones can break off and end up in the joint space, causing more damage and pain.

Traditional Chinese Medicine characterizes osteoarthritis as either a deficiency or a stagnation within the channels of the body. Acupuncturists needle specific points in the body to either tonify the deficiency or release the stagnation. The needles stimulate your body to start your natural healing response. The acupuncturist works with the channels within the body to bring more energy, joint fluids, and blood flow to the area that needs attention. Your acupuncturist may also suggest taking an herbal formula to help improve your condition.

Overall, acupuncture and herbs can help relieve your pain, release stiffness, and improve motor function within the joints.

It is important to be proactive about your health and aging body. If you see an acupuncturist before your arthritis arises, you are more likely to maintain healthy joints and healthy bone cartilage for much longer than you would without acupuncture.

Dr. Meng specializes in maintaining balance within the entire body. To you, that may sound easy, but to a Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner, it takes a lot of intricate work to determine all the factors causing an imbalance and to accurately correct it.

Contact Meng’s Acupuncture Medical Center to learn about any imbalances within your body and receive help to correct them. We offer a FREE consultation so call today at (561) 656-0717.

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AUDUBON EVERGLADES - September, 2018 PROGRAMS & EVENTS www.auduboneverglades.org Monthly MEETING and LECTURE: "Restoring America’s Everglades: Current State of Affairs and Next Steps” by Celeste De Palma, Director of Everglades Policy, Florida Audubon Tuesday, September 4, 7:00 p.m. meeting & lecture.

Light refreshments at 6:30.

Rooms 101 and 102 at FAU Pine Jog Environmental Education Center, 6301 Summit Blvd, (near Jog Road) in West Palm Beach.

Meeting is free and open to the public.

About Celeste De Palma.

CELESTE DE PALMA is the Director of Everglades Policy at Audubon Florida, the oldest conservation organization in the state.

In her role at Audubon Florida, Celeste shapes, leads, manages and implements strategies and actions to advance Audubon’s mission and conservation objectives for the Florida Everglades. A critical member of Audubon Florida’s senior leadership team, she oversees the Everglades science and policy team, coordinates and implements Everglades policy efforts with staff across Audubon Florida’s programs, and leads Audubon Florida’s advocacy efforts with Congress, federal agencies, the Florida Legislature, state agencies, and Everglades Restoration decision makers such as the Army Core of Engineers and South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) to advance Audubon policy and appropriation priorities for Everglades Restoration. She engages grassroots, grasstops, and partners in this work to build a more diverse constituency of Everglades champions who can be mobilized to support Audubon’s Everglades priorities.

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non-profit environmental groups, including Audubon Everglades, in a year and half struggle culminating in the signing of a 20-year lease agreement with SFWMD in March 2018. This agreement ensures that our beloved Arthur R Marshall National Wildlife Refuge will remain intact and that all of its approximately 145,000 acres will remain managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. She also previously served as Conservation Outreach Coordinator for Tropical Audubon Society, the Audubon grassroots chapter in Miami-Dade County.

During her time at Tropical Audubon, Celeste specialized in land-use issues and led the revitalization campaign of the Hold the Line Coalition that focused on stopping urban sprawl into the Everglades. Celeste's dedication to the protection of natural resources and habitats grew out of her direct experience with social issues related to the exploitation of natural resources.

During her undergraduate studies, Celeste spent one month in the Peruvian Amazon on a research-based study abroad program, where she saw firsthand the dramatic effects of poor resource management and how critical it is for people to be informed and aware of the environmental impacts of human activity.

She writes and speaks on radio and in videos frequently about conserving the Everglades. We are thrilled to be welcoming her as our speaker at our September 4 “season beginning” monthly meeting.

Also at the meeting, our expert, Clive Pinnock, will speak about the September Bird of the Month, the Peregrine Falcon.

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EVENTS: (Free & Open to the public unless otherwise stated) If you have any questions on the Bird Walks, email: FieldTrips@AudubonEverglades.org or call 508-296-0238 Sep 01, Sat 7AM-12PM Audubon Everglades Bird Walk STA-1E. Easy: mainly from auto. Sitting /Driving: no walking required. Advance registration required; see website calendar for details. Leader: Dan O'Malley.

Sep 08, Sat. 8AM-10AM, Audubon Everglades Bird Walk Wakodahatchee. Easy: Boardwalk or paved level surface; Short: less than 1 mile. Family friendly and handicapped accessible. Leader: Chris Golia Sep 12, Wed. 8AM-10AM Audubon Everglades Bird Walk Seacrest Scrub; Moderate difficulty: Improved trail; dirt and uneven surfaces; Medium length: 1-1.5 miles, Leader: Sue Young Sep 15, Sat 8AM-10AM Audubon Everglades Bird Walk Frenchman’s Forest; Moderate difficulty: Improved trail; dirt and uneven surfaces; Medium length: 1-1.5 miles, Leaders: Melanie & Steve Garcia Sep 16 Sun 8AM-10AM Audubon Everglades Bird Walk Spanish River Park, Easy walk, with boardwalk or paved level surfaces. This is a medium distance walk, 1 - 1 1/2 miles. There is an associated cost, see web site calendar for details. Leaders: Linda McCandless & Kathy Walters Sep 22, Sat 5PM-7PM, Audubon Everglades Bird Walk Wakodahatchee. Easy: Boardwalk or paved level surface; Short: less than 1 mile. Family friendly and handicapped accessible. Leader: Valleri Brauer Sep 23, Sun 8AM-10AM Audubon Everglades Bird Walk Juno Dunes. This is a challenging walk, with improved or unimproved trail; uneven, rocky, and/or wet surfaces This is a long walk, longer than 1

1/2 miles. Leaders: Melanie & Steve Garcia Sep 29, Sat. 8AM-10AM, Audubon Everglades Bird Walk Coral Cove Park.

Family Friendly. Easy: Boardwalk or paved level surface; Medium length: 1-1.5 miles Leader: Mark Cook Sep 30, Sat. 8AM-10:30AM, Audubon Everglades Bird Walk Snook Islands. Easy: Boardwalk or paved level surface; Short: less than 1 mile. Family friendly and handicapped accessible. Leader: Gael Silverblatt Sep 30, Sat, 8AM-10AM, Audubon Everglades Bird Walk Spanish River Park, Easy walk, with boardwalk or paved level surfaces. This is a medium distance walk, 1 - 1 1/2 miles. There is an associated cost, see web site calendar for details. Leader: Luis 'Beto' Matheus Always check the web site www.AudubonEverglades.org calendar for details, registration links and last-minute changes. Trips, unless otherwise specified, are "Just Show Up."

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The importance of SELF-CARE:

Become your own health care advocate!

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elf-care is key to health and wellness. Are you tired of running like a hamster on a wheel with all your diagnoses of illness? Do you remember the time when you were “healthy” and full of vital life force and energy? Well I’m here to let you know that health and wellness is your birth-rite! It’s never too late to turn your health around. It’s just one breath away. Self-Care is preventative medicine at its finest. It is a great investment for yourself in both time and money. Are you willing to invest in you? Are you willing to change your eating or exercise habits, or take up meditation and mindful living? It’s expensive to be sick. You will either spend your time and money on being sick or maintaining your health and wellness. I encourage you to put yourself first. Choose your life and take control of your health. You can do it!

It is much easier to prevent illness than spend your precious time on visits to the doctor’s office and go through rounds of antibiotics and years of synthetic medications that often don’t work and have life threatening side effects. Isn’t it a wiser approach to take the time to get to the root of the imbalance or illness and correct

it so your body can heal itself? That’s what your body was designed to do. Your body knows how to heal itself when given the correct conditions. Compared to other countries I have visited, Americans are quite a health disaster, spending most of their time in doctor’s offices and on endless rounds of antibiotics and surgeries. Unfortunately, drugs and surgery are about all that Western medicine has to offer. Health and wellness is not much of a consideration. It has been brought to my attention by those working in western medical settings that many are frustrated and feel that it has become a system of “disease maintenance” rather than healthcare. Countless patients find me after months and years of running around to many different specialists looking at only one system of the body. This is to the detriment of our society and our health. Every doctor is a specialist dedicated to their specialty, but it seems no one is taking a broader view of the “whole human being”.

To truly heal, we need to look at the whole human being as an organic ecosystem. That’s what we are. Our body is a living ecosystem and it needs to stay in balance to be healthy. Synthetic medication and antibiotics are like nuclear war inside our beautiful bodies and leave us in devastation. This is why so many people have gut issues and autoimmune disorders. The number of autoimmune and gut diseases are on the rise as we continue down the road of “kill and destroy the enemy microbe” mentality. It is time to stop the killing and concentrate on nurturing and harmonizing our bodies so they may heal. My deepest prayer has always been for others to take care of themselves in a preventative manner instead of waiting untill they get sick. My greatest passion and life’s mission is to empower others to take their health into their own hands and find their “inner physician” so they can heal from the inside out! Self-care changed my life and I’m passionate about it. I believe that everyone needs to empower themselves with self-care and be their own physician.

You are invited to join me and like-minded individuals to learn simple time tested holistic healing self-care practices to help put your body back into balance = HOMEOSTASIS. Self-care addresses all aspects of your being; body, mind and spirit. With selfcare as your daily practice you can heal yourself and help prevent many dis-eases.

Join me for my next self-care weekend on September 28-30, 2018.

To register visit: arvigotherapy.com/content/self-care-trainingseptember-2018-lauren Dr. Bella Lauren AP, DOM, Holistic Physician, Herbalist, Midwife. Agape Healing Arts Health and Wellness Center, Tequesta, FL 561-762-4273 www.AgapeHealingArts.com

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The Sacred Treehouse, Center for Mindfulness and Conscious Living, Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary Cronin: I know you are not your typical health or yoga center. All of your instructors, besides having extensive training in what you teach, also have degrees in mental health counseling and psychology. How does having that type of background help in your approach to meditation and yoga?

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ecently writer David Cronin spoke with founder Patty Thomas Shutt, Psy.D. to talk about this unique facility.

Cronin: First off, would you give us a brief description of what the Sacred Treehouse is?

What is its intention?

Shutt: We are a meditation and education center focusing on mindfulness and conscious living. We’re here to support people who want to live a happier, fuller life; a purpose-driven life. We work with individuals to help them connect with their true self.

We strongly believe everyone has everything they need within themselves and we only act as facilitators to help them access their own inner truth, their inner strength which allows them to better face life’s challenges and ultimately to live an authentic, fulfilling life.

Cronin: Your offerings are quite impressive.

Besides yoga and meditation, you have art programs, retreats, book studies on parenting, nutritional workshops for kids, programs for teens to name just a few.

Shutt: Yes, we recently did a mindfulness and leadership camp for teenagers. It was very successful in teaching them skills in mindfulness and yoga and help them to identify their passions and strengths for being of service to the community. We partnered with various non-profits such as The Body Positive to help cultivate healthy body awareness, The HEArt Show which promotes healing through expressive art, ARC which works with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and Unlitter which is a conscious environmentally-focused program. The teens were so involved we are now putting together a Sacred Treehouse club for kids.

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Shutt: Having so much training and education allows us to be sensitive to trauma, along with eating and emotional disorders. This is so incredibly helpful when you are doing deep inner work. Having that understanding of deeper issues and how to guide people through them can be tremendously valuable.

Cronin: Our society has changed dramatically in 10 years, especially concerning the impact of social media and just the sheer volume of outer stimulus we are bombarded with on a daily basis. It would appear we need mindfulness and stress reduction support now more than ever.

Shutt: Yes, so much of our culture, social media, smart phones, etc. is problematic. It actually leads to a deeper disconnection with each other by sucking us into comparing ourselves to others. On one hand it is always nice to read quotes and do online learning, but it is completely different than actually being in the room, connecting with others, doing a practice week after week. People may come in feeling uncomfortable and self-conscious but being present within the group intention brings a deeper connection than going it alone. They may have deep realizations that many of the limiting beliefs they had about themselves when them came in are not really true. They get far more out of the class than just the reason they are there.

Cronin: Mindfulness is such a popular catchphrase these days. How would you define mindfulness?

Shutt: It is wonderful that it is such a part of modern culture, but it is oftentimes misunderstood. People believe they are doing it and then find it is not working for them, not giving them all the benefits that research clearly shows it offers. People try to be present or mindful but true mindful awareness means you also have the intention to be pres-

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ent without judgement and with acceptance.

Those are principles that are missed in some of the watered-down versions of mindfulness.

It takes practice, but the benefits are real.

Cronin: It seems to me that one of the fundamental causes of our suffering is a sense of being separate from others, being isolated or disconnected. Do you find this to be true and how does Sacred Treehouse help in this area?

Shutt: Yes, that sense of disconnect can be a major contributing factor to depression, suicidal tendencies, and general unhappiness. As you mentioned earlier we are not a typical yoga studio. We do a lot of individual private work and very small groups, so the programs are tailored to fit the individual’s needs. We also have therapeutic modalities such as somatic release yoga, authentic movement, therapeutic massage and healing touch practices, again, just to name a few.

Cronin: One question I like to ask everyone I interview is: what is sacred to you? What do you hold sacred in your life?

Shutt: I think the most sacred thing to me is relationships, and my connection with everyone. It’s as important, or more important, than food or anything else.

The Sacred Treehouse is located at 250 Royal Ct., Delray Beach, FL 33444. They can be reached at (561) 303-1185 or via email: info@ sacredtreehouse.org. You can obtain additional information of their services by visiting http:// sacredtreehouse.org/.

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Answers on Cancers Seminar in Fort Lauderdale You will never win if you never begin. ~Helen Rowland

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ave you or a loved one recently been diagnosed with cancer? Dr. Yolanda Cintron, of International Center for Dental Excellence, Fort Lauderdale and Dr. Linda Huxtable, Medicine People, Palm Coast, present the lecture series, Healing from the Inside Out, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., on September 15. This free seminar is for anyone with cancer, including breast, prostate, leukemia, bone, liver, etc.

Cintron and Huxtable will discuss the process of reclaiming health and share Breast Cancer: The Untold Story. Join the discussion and learn more about hidden dental issues and their role in chronic degenerative diseases. Learn of the latest technologies and discoveries in the biological medical community related to cancer and toxic loads in the mouth that could be harming your overall health.

Cintron, a practicing dentist for 31 years, offers a holistic, biological, reconstructive and regenerative approach. Huxtable, a holistic medicine practitioner for more than 30 years, applies an integrated system of healing that includes nutrition, homeopathy, herbs, bodywork and energy medicine.

Location: Westin Hotel, 400 Corporate Dr., Fort Lauderdale. For more information and to register for free tickets, call 954-938-4599, email Info@DrCintron.com or visit DrYolie.com.

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Youthful Skin with Laser Treatments

L Your Spiritual Home in South Florida 917 N. Dixie Highway Lake Worth, FL 33460 561-686-0217 unitedmetaphysical.org ALL ARE WELCOME! We invite you to join us weekly for: Sunday Services at 10:30 AM Weekly Meditation Classes Psychic Development Mediumship Readings And much more!

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ong term sun exposure, active lifestyle and the wear and tear of everyday living results in visible signs of skin aging, including wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, light scars and laxity. Women traditionally turn to creams to address these aging issues but there is another option. Laser and lightbased skin treatments can address a wide range of issues.

Laser stands for light amplified by stimulated emission of radiation. A laser provides a wavelength of light, and different things in our skin will absorb different wavelength. So a doctor may choose one wavelength to target brown spots and another for vascular skin problems like rosacea and facial vessels.

Laser resurfacing is a treatment used to improve the tone and texture of the skin, remove discoloration, reduce pore size, and encourage more collagen to form, which tightens skin.

By directing short concentrating pulsating beams of light at irregular skin, surface-level and moderately deep lines and wrinkles are removed. Hybrid Fractional Lasers (HFL) deliver non-ablative and ablative wavelengths, a hybrid solution that minimizes discomfort and downtime when compared to traditional fractional resurfacing. This type of laser is able to provide results with fewer treatments, typically 1 or 2, and at a lower cost than the older technology. Laser resurfacing is often used to treat sun damage, enlarged pores, discoloration, fine lines, light scars, acne scars, poor texture and other signs of aging.

Broadband Light delivers light therapy that targets the signs of aging and sun damage to provide a more refreshed, rejuvenated and youthful appearance. The light energy will gently heat the upper layers of the skin. The heat absorbed by the targeted area will stimulate the skin cells to generate new collagen. This will help restore the skin and make it smoother and younger looking. The most common areas to be treated are those most exposed to the damaging effects of the sun including the face, neck, back of the hands, chest and shoulders. This type of laser will remove age spots, freckles, redness, small vessels and more. It can also reduce unwanted hair and control active acne. Three or four maintenance treatments per year are recommended to retain skin that is free of sun damage and to promote collagen.

Find out if you are a good candidate by consulting with a doctor who has training and experience in laser skin resurfacing and broadband light. The doctor will determine which laser or light treatment is best for you after considering your medical history, current health, and desired results. Generally, a laser treatment is an outpatient procedure. For small areas, the doctor will numb the areas to be treated with a local anesthetic. The hybrid fractional laser only requires a 72-hour downtime and with the broadband light patients can immediately return to activities.

Deborah DeMarta, MD, FACS, FAARFM is a board-certified Colorectal Surgeon who specializes in Integrative, Functional, Anti-Aging and Aesthetic Medicine. She treats skin conditions using the Halo hybrid fractional laser and the Forever Young BBL (broadband light) laser. The Institute of Colorectal Health & Wellness is located at 218 Atlanta Avenue, in Stuart.

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Have You Lost Your Libido?

I Yoga is the settling of the mind into silence.

When the mind has settled, we are established in our essential nature, which is unbounded Consciousness.

Our essential nature is usually overshadowed by the activity of the mind. ~Patanjali

f you are a woman who’s just never in the mood for sex, you are not alone. And the same is true for men. Lucky for you, talking about sex and sex drive is no longer taboo. Low sex drive is a very real dysfunction that may have a variety of causes. While some believe it is part of the aging process and accept it, that is not the truth. If it is important to you, then it is a big deal. The good news is that there are safe answers that do not have long lists of side effects such as those attached to the new “pink pill” also referred to as women’s Viagra.

One solution comes from the ancient practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).

TCM recognizes that healthy sex is good medicine and can boost one’s immune system, strengthen internal organs and improve emotional wellbeing. For these reasons and more, you should not ignore a low sex drive.

Consulting with a licensed acupuncturist who has experience in this arena is not only safe but an easy alternative with no negative effects. Acupuncture has been used for more than 5000 years and is known to rebalance the body, stimulate the release of endorphins and reduce stress. Herbal remedies are an important addition to this formula. Combinations of herbs are used to boost the kidney energy, stimulate blood flow to the right parts and help free up bound testosterone. Stop accepting your lost libido as “no big deal.” There are natural solutions. You are never too old to enjoy sexual benefits.

Dr. Bill Rice, Gardens Wholistic Health Center, is a wholistic practitioner utilizing acupuncture, gentle chiropractic techniques and nutritional and lifestyle counseling since 1977.

Gardens Wholistic Health Center is located at 1840 Forest Hill Blvd, Ste.105, W. Palm Beach and 3365 Burns Rd., Ste. 202, Palm Beach Gardens.

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Can Acupuncture really make your face look younger?

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cupuncture has been used for thousands of years. A part of traditional Chinese medicine, a lot of people know it may help treat most of the disease, such as pain, stress, insomnia, infertility, and digestive problem. But it’s supplementary benefits might surprise you — It can make you look young!

It’s perspective, the appearance of the face is a representation of the health and balance within a person’s internal organs, so as these organs are strengthened the face shows improvements accordingly.

Therefore, facial acupuncture is called cosmetic acupuncture. Cosmetic acupuncture treatment uses super-fine needles to target underlying health issues that may be contributing to a deficient facial appearance. Furthermore, the needles are placed into problem areas on the face and neck, such as wrinkles or acne scarring, to promote nutrient-rich blood flow, stimulate muscle activity and toning, and encourage collagen growth, which all contribute to a more youthful and healthy-looking appearance.

This cosmetic treatment is an extension of traditional acupuncture. It’s said to naturally help make the skin look younger, smoother, and all-around healthier. And unlike injection procedures, facial acupuncture addresses not only signs of aging, but also the skin’s overall health.

Acupuncture is recognized as effective by the World Health Organization with established guidelines for practice. In the United States, acupuncturists are licensed by their state’s department of health. Checking for licenses is a good place to start looking for reliable and properly trained practitioners.

Dr. Hui Wei is a female licensed acupuncturist with more than 28years medical experience whose practice is in Lake Worth. She is available for a complimentary consultation.

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Body-Mind-Spirit Event Comes to Port St Lucie

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he long-running Awaken Wellness Fair, New York’s best-loved body, mind, spirit, green expo, comes to the Port St. Lucie Civic Center on Sunday, January 17, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

“The Awaken Fairs began in 2002 with just 42 holistic practitioners working on each other in a small office. Today it has grown to well over 1000 guests and 150 exhibitors participating in this quarterly party,” says event producer Paula Caracappa. “It has come to be called a party in recent years – it’s not a trade show, it’s a social event where like-minded people gather to support, educate and socialize with each other in an open, friendly atmosphere.”

Exhibitor opportunities are available for individuals and companies who offer information, products and services that explore the many paths to healing, both ancient methods, as well as the newest cutting-edge methods. Exhibitors are sought in four categories: Speakers, Healers, Vendors and Readers. Sign up now for Early Bird pricing, as well as sponsorship opportunities.

Attendee appointments with intuitive readers and holistic healers are scheduled by the Awaken Fair and discount appointments can be pre-booked online. “The Awaken Fair is known for its caring support of its exhibitors, helping them to make the most of the day with tips about presentation and marketing,” says Caracappa.

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Fresh food, flowers, homemade products and more signal change of season

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all, and the fresh food and flowers it brings, is on the horizon.

For West Palm Beach residents, one of the easiest ways to tell a change of season – since temperature doesn’t always indicate - is the return of the West Palm Beach GreenMarket. On Saturday, October 6, the City of West Palm Beach will bring back the popular outdoor market, which has even been visited by Martha Stewart herself. The 2018 – 2019 season will include more than 90 vendors selling locally-grown food, fresh flowers, decadent baked goods, vegan offerings, coffees, teas, spices, handmade items, homey finds, and much more. The Saturday staple, which runs annually from the first weekend in October through mid-to-late April, is the premier place to bring the family – pets included. It takes place weekly on the West Palm Beach Great Lawn, which is on North Clematis, just west of Flagler Drive, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

“I’m so pleased with how the West Palm Beach GreenMarket has evolved over time,” said West Palm Beach Mayor Jeri Muoio.

“The GreenMarket is more than a wonderful destination and a nationally-recognized hot spot to shop. It’s also an event-destination that really celebrates our vibrant community, our beautiful waterfront, and the gathering of neighbors, friends and families for conversation, shopping, or a good, locally-grown bite to eat.”

This year’s GreenMarket theme is “We PRODUCE Fun for Everyone,” which is apparent in the beyond-the-produce fun that is available for visitors of all ages. In addition to the local vendors, the GreenMarket also features live music, unlimited mimosas for $10, free activities for kids, and plentiful green space and seating, which creates a morning full of fun and relaxation. Additionally, on the 3rd Saturdays, starting in November, visitors can take advantage of “By the Banyan” walking tours, which point on key historical locations throughout the downtown community. The tours start by the large banyan tree on North Clematis Street.

“You can really find just about anything at the West Palm Beach GreenMarket,” said Mary Pinak, Community Events Manager for the City of West Palm Beach Department of Parks and Recreation. “Over the years, we have grown not only in the number of vendors we have but also in our increased diversity of offerings, which is something we are really proud of. Our theme

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this year – ‘We PRODUCE Fun for Everyone’ – is a lighthearted reflection of our commitment to continuing to expand our offerings and engagement for all.”New vendors this year include Aioli; BMORE crabcakes; Cocowatt; Eddie’s Dark Chocolate; Fresh Home Made; Holly’s Natural Products; Mi Casa Tu Casa; MONDEPICE; Naughty Nutty Love; NüGrub Vegan Products; Primordic; Soukie’s Spring Rolls, Bowls, & More; Strudel Z; and The Cheese Shoppe.

Guests are also encouraged to mark their calendars for special events and activities throughout the season, including a dog costume contest on October 27; Veteran’s Day recognition on November 10; holiday entertainment on December 22; Salsa Saturday on January 19; The Strawberry Jam on February 9; and an Earth Day celebration on April 20. The West Palm Beach GreenMarket is produced by the City of West Palm Beach Department of Parks and Recreation, Community Events, and will run weekly through Saturday, April 20, 2019, except for Saturday, March 30, 2019, due to the Palm Beach International Boat Show. The GreenMarket is friendly to dogs on short leashes and is always free. Parking is available in two City garages, both just blocks from the waterfront. Parking is free in the Evernia/Olive garage during market hours and a flat fee of $5 in the Banyan/Olive garage before 1 p.m. Those interested in arriving by boat can also take advantage of the City’s free public docks.

The mission of the West Palm Beach GreenMarket is to provide the community with seasonal access to locally grown fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, plants and agricultural products. The market supports the southeast Florida agricultural community and stimulates agricultural development, particularly in Palm Beach County, by providing an outlet for locally grown crops and specialty products. The GreenMarket takes place on the corner of Flagler Drive and North Clematis Street at 101 North Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401.

For more information about the West Palm Beach GreenMarket and other waterfront events, visit wpb.org/events, call 561-822-1515 or follow the City of West Palm Beach on Facebook @CityofWPB and on Twitter and Instagram @westpalmbch.

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Bright Futures Academy

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right Futures Academy (BFA) is a public charter school serving students in Kindergarten-8th grade, located in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. BFA has been in operation since 2001 with an educational focus on Global Competency. Global Competency teaches students to have a comprehensive understanding of living in an international community.

Bright Futures brings living in an international community to life with students through the school’s “Around the World in 180 Days” program. This program takes students on an international journey over the course of the school year that incorporates the core educational subjects and a specialized electives program. Students start the year learning about basic geography and the global commons, then move on to explore the seven continents and oceans of the world, starting with South America.

Studying the continents and oceans of the world provides a foundation from which students are educated about other cultures. Learning about other cultures teaches students that there are multiple perspectives to life which in turn creates a sense of understanding and tolerance for the beliefs of others. Additionally, each morning students engage in mindfulness exercises that encourage introspection and concentration skills that lead to being an acute and active listener.

Through the program students are exposed to various languages from around the world, beginning in kindergarten, in an effort to “turn on” switches for language acquisition. Undoubtedly the largest international focus at BFA involves the environ-

ment. We believe that teaching students to be stewards of their communities begins with stewardship of the earth. The school’s motto is “Who Will Stand Up for the Earth”, and students practice this everyday through a school-wide program that includes comprehensive recycling (to include milk cartons); composting (to include school lunch items); re-purposing (through a collection program); reduction in the use of resources such as water and electricity; a pesticide-free campus; and various ongoing “pet projects” that advance the conservation efforts.

Environmental Conservation cannot be taught without considering the effect of agriculture. At BFA we operate a 10,000 sq.ft. organic garden where students take classes and learn farm-to-table, around the world. We cover topics that include different types of farming, sustainable practices, food production standards, culinary skills, etc. Students not only grow the crops and learn about photosynthesis and propagation, but they also learn how to cook the food they grow and enjoy sitting down together for a family-style meal. The garden is complete with a flock of chickens and therapy rabbits that are cared for 365 days a year by the school staff and volunteers.

Crops and eggs are so abundant that we are able to provide our school families and staff with fresh organic produce on a daily basis!

Operating an organic garden also provides the opportunity to teach students hands on science through topics like botany, biology,

ethnobotany, weather systems, soil science, entomology, water conservation, and endless other educational connections. Students also thrive in an environment that teaches them to collaborate with their peers and allows them room for creativity. ProjectBased Learning has allowed students to create new inventions like chicken tractors, water collection containers, and carts all out of recycled materials. Students that thrive in a learning environment that allows for independent activity love the garden program!

Bright Futures Academy is open and accepting applications for the 2018-2019 academic year. As the 2016 Green School of the Year winner, Florida Department of Agriculture Golden Shovel Winner (2016), Florida Green School Designee (2016), Best School Garden (2017) and Solid Waste Award Winner (2018), BFA is a great choice for families that want a public school alternative that educates the whole child.

If you are interested in more information, please check out our website at www.brightfuturesacademy.com and/or give us a call at (561) 253-7504.

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Acupuncture Alleviates Autism in Children

Meditation Improves Long-Term Cognition Cognitive gains that people experience from an intense meditation retreat can persist for at least seven years and slow age-related cognitive decline, a new study shows. Researchers from the University of California at Davis followed up with 60 people that had participated in a three-month retreat in which they meditated in a group and alone for a total of about eight hours a day.

Immediately afterwards, the meditators showed improvements in holding sustained attention— the ability to stay focused on a task or object—a key measure of cognitive function. Seven years later, researchers found that those significant gains were partly maintained, and that older participants that diligently practiced meditation didn’t show typical patterns of age-related attention declines.

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Ballet Dancing Boosts Senior Fitness and Energy Ten Australian seniors that strapped on ballet slippers and participated in Ballet for Seniors classes for three months reported feeling more fit, energetic and animated, according to research from the Queensland Institute of Technology and the Queensland Ballet. They also found that ballet improved their posture, flexibility, maneuverability and awareness.

Mastering challenging movements and sequences made the dancers happier than working at already achieved levels. Also, the group enjoyed developing supportive social bonds in get-togethers outside the dance studio.

Cruciferous Veggies May Lower Stroke Risk Elderly women that eat lots of broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower and cabbage have less plaque on their carotid artery walls, reducing risk of strokes and heart attacks, a new study shows.

Researchers from the University of Western Australia surveyed 854 Australian women over the age of 70 to determine their vegetable intake, and then used sonograms to measure their carotid artery wall thickness to ascertain the severity of carotid plaque. Those eating the most cruciferous vegetables had a .05 millimeter lower carotid artery wall thickness compared to those with the lowest intake.

“That is likely significant, because a 0.1 millimeter decrease in carotid wall thickness is associated with a 10 to 18 percent decrease in risk of stroke and heart attack,” says lead study author Lauren Blekkenhorst. Other vegetables, including leafy greens and alliums like onions, were not found to have the same protective effect.

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Acupuncture reduces autism scores, according to a new meta-analysis of 27 clinical studies of 1,736 children.

Researchers from Kyung Hee University, in the Republic of Korea, found that whether acupuncture was used alone or combined with other therapies, it improved outcomes for children with autism spectrum disorder as measured by the Childhood Autism Rating Scale and the Autism Behavior Checklist, without causing adverse side effects.

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searchers from the University of Eastern Finland.

The color-producing pigments known as anthocyanins were found to increase the cancerfighting ability of sirtuin 6, part of a class of enzymes that regulate the expression of genes that control the function of cells via key signaling pathways. Aging causes changes in the function of sirtuins, which in turn contributes to the development of several diseases.

Anthocyanins also color other berries, and earlier research from the UK University of East Anglia found that women eating blueberries and strawberries three or more times a week slashed their risk of heart attack by a third.

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People are frequently introduced to highly addictive opioid painkillers when using hospital emergency rooms. When University of Colorado and University of Massachusetts medical researchers surveyed 109 emergency medicine physicians at four hospitals, they found that 65 percent of them significantly underestimated how many opioids they were prescribing compared to their peers. In six- and 12-month follow-ups, the researchers consequently found that opioid orders by all the doctors surveyed dropped by 3.5 and 4.3 percent, respectively. Those shown that they had been overprescribing lowered their rates even more, by an additional 2.1 and 2.2 percent.

Spanking—defined as using physical force to control a child’s behavior by inflicting pain, but not injury—can have profound effects on a child later in life, say University of Michigan researchers. Surveying records of 8,300 people that visited outpatient clinics for routine health problems, they found that the 55 percent of those that reported being spanked as children had higher incidences of depression, suicide attempts, drinking and drug use. The finding is in line with previous studies showing that childhood trauma, abuse and neglect can have long-term health effects.

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A United Nations-backed report, Global Trends in Renewable Energy Investment 2018, reveals that the world invested more in solar power than any other single energy technology in 2017 and installed more new solar capacity than all other energy sources combined, including fossil fuels.

The report tally saw investors committing $279.8 billion to renewable energy overall, excluding large dams, and $160.8 billion to solar specifically. United Nations Energy Programme head Erik Solheim explains, “The extraordinary surge in solar investment shows how the global energy map is changing and more importantly, what the economic benefits are, including the creation of more better-paying, higherquality jobs.”

China, the leader in solar and renewable investment, was responsible for more than half of the 98 gigawatts of solar capacity added last year and 45 percent of the dollars invested in renewables overall. The U.S. was second, investing $40.5 billion in renewable energy. Mexico, Australia and Sweden increased their commitments by substantial amounts—810 percent, 147 percent and 127 percent, respectively—with all three countries ranked in the top 10.

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Farms Test Low-Tech Pesticide Alternative To make sure more beneficial bugs come to their crops to feed on pests, farmers are planting flowers in the middle of their fields. On a farm near the town of Buckingham, England, a crop of oilseed rape is planted amidst rows of wildflowers. It’s one of 14 sites in a study testing the wildflowers’ efficacy in attracting pest-eating bugs, and how well they would perform in 24

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The study also includes the use of borders of wildflowers around each field, a technique farmers in the area have used for the past two decades to promote general biodiversity, though not specifically for pest control.

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for Ecology and Hydrology, write, “The crop protection ‘toolbox’ is becoming smaller and more vulnerable, so now is a good time to rethink our future crop protection strategies to consider the use of alternative pest control measures alongside conventional pesticides.”

Pesticide use probably won’t be eliminated completely, they say. However, by attracting pest-eating

bugs—along with other techniques like breeding plants to better resist pests, using technology to better diagnose and forecast pest behavior and application systems that can apply tiny amounts of pesticide more precisely—pesticide use could be dramatically reduced. Harsh chemicals can then serve as a last line of defense, rather than the first thing farmers reach for.

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The Humane Society Legislative Fund, the government affairs affiliate of the Humane Society of the U.S., worked with animal protection champions in both chambers and with other stakeholders to secure success on several fronts in the 2018 federal budget.

Victories include preventing the slaughter of wild horses and burros, preserving protections for carnivores on National Park Service lands in Alaska, preserving Endangered Species Act protections for Great Lakes wolves and urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to restore inspection reports and enforcement records for horse shows, puppy mills, roadside zoos, laboratories and other facilities that were purged from the agency’s website in early 2017.

The budget also adds another $2 million for USDA enforcement of the Animal Welfare Act and $5 million to train and provide therapeutic service dogs for veterans and soldiers. It holds the line against cuts on many other vital fronts affecting animals, such as the Marine Mammal Commission and development of alternatives to live animal testing.

Harmful provisions still reflected in the budget include exempting concentrated animal-feeding operations from reporting toxic air emissions and maintaining a prohibition on the Environmental Protection Agency to regulate toxic lead content in ammunition and fishing tackle that poison and kill wildlife.

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Animal Safety Measures Delay Tree Cutting

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has denied a request by Dominion Energy, the lead builder of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline, for more time to cut trees along the route. The company had to stop cutting by the end of March in order to protect migratory birds and endangered bats in the path of the project, planned to run from West Virginia to terminals in Virginia and North Carolina.

Opposing the controversial natural gas pipeline from the Appalachian Mountains to the Atlantic coast, Jamshid Bakhtiari, Virginia field coordinator for the Chesapeake Climate Action Network, says the FERC decision will delay, but not stop the project. Yet he states, “It’s a good thing.

We should shoot to have more things like this happen in terms of delaying the pipeline. But it’s not a final nail, by any means, in the coffin.”

The pipeline is one of two conduits up to 42 inches in diameter for transporting fracked gas that developers want to build through the central Appalachians. It’s across terrain that critics say is both scenic and poorly suited to heavy infrastructure.

Bakhtiari’s group is part of a broad coalition of organizations, including the Sierra Club, that has mobilized to stop the Atlantic Coast Pipeline. The denial means tree clearing has to halt at least until September, and at some points on the route, until November.

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Frito-Lay, Campbell Soup and other major U.S. players in the food and beauty industries are talking more about sustainability these days. The result is adoption of innovative materials.

Tom Szaky, founder and CEO of recycler TerraCycle, advises, “Bioplastics are meant to be a solution for the world’s plastic waste problem. However, in most cases, biodegradable bioplastics will only break down in a high-temperature industrial composting facility, not in your average household compost bin. Plus, these are not recyclable. A better solution might be to place the focus on durable bioplastics that are made from plant materials, but can still be recycled,”

Entrepreneurs like Daphna Nissenbaum are taking action. As an Israeli mom, she chided her teenage son for trashing rather than recycling plastic water bottles. Yet then, she says, “I realized plastic bottles weren’t the main issue,” when she saw flexible packaging such as chip bags, candy wrappers and go-to containers crammed into the trash. Nissenbaum learned that most flexible packaging isn’t recycled and ends up in landfills, oceans and other places.

Once an orange peel is discarded, it disintegrates biologically and turns to compost, she saw, and committed to engineering packaging to do the same.

A graduate of the Israeli Army’s elite software engineering program and with a marketing MBA, her Tipa Corporation has patented bioplastic that acts like plastic. “When composted, the material naturally breaks down in 180 days or less,” she says. Tipa now makes zippered bags, stand-up pouches and packaging for coffee, snacks and produce.

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Migratory Birds Threatened by Rule Change

A coalition of national environmental groups led by the National Audubon Society filed a lawsuit in May against the U.S. Department of the Interior challenging the federal administration’s move last December to eliminate longstanding protections for waterfowl, raptors and songbirds under the 100-year-old Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA).

The intent is to weaken enforcement on businesses, municipalities and individuals to prevent “incidental” deaths of birds, which would lessen requirements for their protection from electrical power lines, towers, buildings and other hazards.

The risk of liability under the MBTA has provided incentives for the oil and gas industry, wind energy development companies and power transmission line operators to work with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to minimize bird deaths.

The new policy eliminates these incentives to reduce and mitigate foreseeable impacts of operations on migratory birds.

“One of the first conservation laws, the MBTA sparked 100 years of conservation leadership in this country,” says Sarah Greenberger, Audubon’s senior vice president of conservation policy. “It defies all facts for the Department of the Interior to suggest that this law is somehow broken when we have a century of evidence that says otherwise.”

Urge senators and other representatives to uphold the MBTA via an easy form and single click under the Take Action tab at Audubon.org.

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Green Shoes Being Sustainable Down to Our Soles

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Following an environmentally friendly lifestyle can be felt right down to our toes. Increase the life of footwear by being properly fitted in highquality shoes, performing ongoing maintenance and patronizing cobblers.

Pay extra attention to waterproofing shoes in winter and rainy seasons. Also, vegan alternatives to leather are available.

Shoe repairs annually keep nearly 1 million pairs of shoes out of landfills and save about 1 billion animals, according to My Shoe Hospital (MyShoeHospital.com), in Austin, Texas, which express-mails shoe repair services. The company reports that total global footwear manufacturing produces nearly 1.5 million tons of waste leather per year. Much of it can be avoided.

n Proper maintenance starts with using a leather cleaner and conditioner, followed by applying polishes and waxes to renew color, cover scuff marks and soften the surface. A natural weatherproofing agent, like lanolin, seed oils or beeswax helps to further seal the surface to prevent water seepage. n In addition to resoling shoes to extend their lifespan, some repair shops offer stretching services and fitting aids to improve comfort or preserve desired shape. Shop locators are part of the Shoe Service Institute of America (ssia.info) and Society of Master Shoe Repairers (somsr.com) websites. n Conventional shoe leather not only involves killing animals, but also treating animal skins with toxic chemicals like mineral salts, lead, cyanide and formaldehyde. Materials like linen, cotton, cork, wood, imitation leathers and recycled faux suede are used in Olsenhaus’ vegan shoe line (Olsenhaus.com). n Many sustainable shoe brands belong to the Better Shoes Foundation (BetterShoes.org). Members include Lyf Shoes (LyfShoes.com) of Raleigh, North Carolina, custom-made of 100 percent recyclable materials; Osborn footwear (ShopOsborn.com), featuring fair trade production and eco-friendly materials; and Verdura Shoes (VerduraShoes.com), made from recycled fishing nets and other eco-friendly sources.

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and knee replacements performed twice as often now as in 2000.

Although conventional medicine maintains that drugs, surgery and reduced activity are inevitable, a new generation of clinicians disagree. They’ve seen how by losing weight, fighting inflammation with wholesome food and supplements, exercising smart and exploring science-backed integrative therapies, patients can manage the root causes of joint pain and find relief.

“We have many tools at our disposal to halt or slow the progression of arthritis so most people never have to have surgery,” says Doctor of Naturopathy Casey Seenauth, a staff physician at the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine Pain Relief Center, in Tempe, Arizona.

Identification Helps

Forever Flexible Keep Joints Naturally Healthy

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Creaky knees, sore hips, shoulder pain or a stiff neck can be a thing of the past.

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hirty-seven percent of American adults 18 and older suffer from arthritis—a catch-all term for a dozen varieties of joint disease—according to the nonprofit Arthritis Foundation.

One in two men and two in three women 65 or older may have it, estimates a recent Boston University study. Due to increasing obesity rates and autoimmune disorders, it’s also impacting 8 million Millennials, reports the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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cases and more of them in younger people.

It’s an epidemic no one is talking about,” says Dr. Susan Blum, a Rye Brook, New York, physician and author of Healing Arthritis: Your 3-Step Guide to Conquering Arthritis Naturally.

About 65 percent of patients try to treat joint pain with daily anti-inflammatory drugs that can damage the stomach and kidneys. Many work and exercise less due to pain, making arthritis the leading cause of disability. More than 1 million undergo expensive, risky surgeries annually, with hip

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wrists, feet or toes, arises when the body’s immune system attacks itself, destroying tissue around the joints. Spondyloarthritis inflames the spine and sometimes the eyes and gut. Infections like Lyme disease, parvovirus and hepatitis B can also ignite arthritic joint pain.

Inflammation may exacerbate them all, so an anti-inflammatory program can typically provide relief, says Blum. Serious forms might require more aggressive treatments; a visit with an integrative clinician is an important first step.

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The term “arthritis” can conjure images of aging cartilage worn thin by years of overuse. Yet this common type, known as osteoarthritis, is just one of many joint pain culprits. Rheumatoid arthritis, which manifests in swelling and pain in the hands,

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Get Weight in Check

About one-third of obese people have arthritis, and research shows that with every pound lost, joint pain diminishes—the lighter the load, the less the pressure on joints. A Wake Forest University study of knee osteoarthritis patients showed that with each 10 pounds lost, 40 pounds of pressure is lifted from the knee.

“But it’s not simply about the load on the joints,” says Blum.

Fat cells release compounds called inflammatory cytokines, which can boost inflammation and pain. And new research from the University of Rochester, in New York, suggests that obesity may also impair the gut microbiome (beneficial bacteria lining the gastrointestinal tract), further exacerbating arthritis.

“There is no doubt that the gut bacteria are involved in the onset and perpetuation of inflammation and pain in arthritis,” says Blum.

When researchers fed mice the equivalent of a “cheeseburger and milkshake” diet for 12 weeks, doubling their body fat, they found more pro-inflammatory bacteria in their colon, more cartilage deterioration than in lean mice and more inflammation in their knees.

Healing the Gut Heals Joints

Blum explains that dysbiosis, an overgrowth of harmful bacteria in the intestinal tract, can damage its fragile lining, allowing bits of bacteria to enter the bloodstream and ignite an autoimmune response. Dysbiosis can be kick-started by antibiotics, drugs like proton pump inhibitors, bad diet or stress, says Blum, who battled autoimmune arthritis after her son had a traumatic accident.

For curbing arthritis through the gut microbiome, the science is young. A few small human studies conducted in China and Finland suggest that ingesting specific strains of Lactobacillus (including casei, acidophilus, reuteri and rhamnosus) and Bifidobacterium (bifidum and infantis) may decrease inflammation and pain associated with arthritis.

In the University of Rochester study,

overweight mice fed prebiotics (indigestible fibers that good bacteria feed on) had less arthritis progression.

Blum recommends taking antimicrobial herbs like oregano oil to heal a gut overgrown with bad bacteria and a highquality probiotic supplement to replenish good bacteria. She also suggests ditching processed food and products with refined sugar, along with known allergens like gluten, soy and dairy, which can spawn

inflammation. Avoid nightshade vegetables like tomatoes, potatoes and peppers, which anecdotally have been suggested to aggravate joint pain. Overall, strive for a plant-based diet high in fiber, colorful, antioxidant-rich vegetables and “good” fats.

One recent Michigan State University study found that when osteoarthritis patients switched to a plant-based diet for six weeks, they experienced less pain than those in the meat-eating control group.

Supplementing Suppleness

by Lisa Marshall

Curcumin: Derived from turmeric (Curcuma longa), this

bright yellow culinary spice has been used as an anti-inflammatory agent in Asia for centuries. Today, it’s used as an alternative to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID), which can wreak havoc on the stomach and kidneys if taken long term, according to Naturopath Casey Seenauth. One industrysponsored review concluded that 1,000 milligrams (mg) per day of curcumin can rival a NSAID like Advil for relief of pain and inflammation.

Collagen or gelatin: Integrative medicine practitioners have long prescribed gelatin powder made from animal connective tissue to provide the nutrients required for joint regeneration.

Supplement makers have developed arthritis-specific collagen supplements in which the gelatin is broken down for better absorption. A Chinese study of 500 rheumatoid arthritis patients found that collagen derived from chicken cartilage improved symptoms of pain, stiffness and swelling in joints. Plant-based options are available.

Glucosamine: This classic tissue-building block has been

shown in multiple studies to slow cartilage loss associated with osteoarthritis. Taken long enough, it can also ease pain, says Seenauth. “People often take it, don’t feel anything right away and quit. Give it time.” He recommends 2,000 mg per day for at least six to eight weeks.

Fish oil: Omega-3 fatty acids like eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic

acid (DHA) are established anti-inflammatories. A Korean University review of 10 trials involving nearly 400 rheumatoid arthritis patients found that those taking more than three grams per day of omega-3 fatty acid supplements reduced their reliance on NSAIDs and had less pain.

Probiotics: While their impact on pain reduction isn’t clearly known, many studies

show that certain strains of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium can boost immune function, repair damaged gut lining and reduce system-aggravating inflammation, says Dr. Susan Blum. She recommends products containing a mixed blend of 20 billion to 30 billion colony-forming units (CFU) per capsule.

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Exercise Smart

When joint pain begins to flare up, a carefully chosen workout may be exactly what’s needed for relief. A.J. Gregg, a chiropractor in Flagstaff, Arizona, says, “There is an element of ‘use-it-or-lose it’.” The proper exercise depends partly on which joints are affected. He notes that properly executed strength training exercises like lifting weights can stabilize muscles around joints, easing strain and preventing arthritis from accelerating. Low-impact aerobic exercises like cycling or swimming can fuel the production and flushing of fluids through the joints without overloading them. Tai chi can improve range of motion. Even running, long falsely maligned as a precursor to arthritis, can help prompt cartilage cells to divide and replenish faster, research suggests.

A study of 75,000 runners by researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, in California, found that they were less likely to develop osteoarthritis of the knee than less active people. A subsequent paper

by University of Illinois researchers found that while each running step levels more force on joints than a walking step, the foot hits the ground less often, so when it comes to wear and tear, it approximates the effect of walking.

“Running doesn’t set people up for earlier development of osteoarthritis, and can in fact be protective,” says Gregg, stressing that proper form, a soft running surface and moderation are all important.

Regenerative Injections

For more advanced cases of osteoarthritis, Seenauth recommends regenerative injections such as prolotherapy and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy. For PRP, doctors draw some of the patient’s blood and spin it down with a centrifuge to isolate platelets loaded with growth-promoting compounds. Then, they inject the platelets into the joint. A study of 78 patients with knee osteoarthritis published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine found that those receiving one or two PRP injections had significantly less pain and better function six months later, while the placebo group worsened. In prolotherapy, doctors inject natural substances like dextrose and saline into the joint two to three times for six to eight weeks to promote production of collagen and other tissue-regenerating compounds.

“Rather than inject a steroid, which provides a short-term fix by suppressing the immune response, we inject a concentrated solution that ignites the body’s natural healing response,” says Seenauth.

A Mind-Body Approach

Natural joint pain remedies also encompass acupuncture and meditation. In the UK, a University of York meta-review of 114 studies exploring 22 integrative or complementary therapies for arthritis, including strength and aerobic exercise training, found acupuncture to have the most studies completed and the most promising results.

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“Acupuncture can be considered as one of the more effective physical treatments for alleviating osteoarthritis knee pain in the short term,” concluded the authors.

University of Auckland researchers, in New Zealand, recruited 42 rheumatoid arthritis patients and assigned half to a program of mindfulness-based stress reduction, described by researchers as “the cultivation of nonjudgmental attention to unwanted thoughts, feelings and bodily experiences via meditation.”

While the meditation group saw no change in levels of inflammatory markers in the blood or the number of swollen joints, they did report significantly less morning stiffness, tenderness and pain. The patients, in essence, trained themselves to experience their symptoms differently.

“Pain is not just about nerves detecting a noxious stimulant and sending the signal to your brain. The brain has a whole system for processing these signals, and is also informed by your experiences, emotions and cognition,” says Seenauth, who recommends mindfulness meditation to all of his patients.

“With the right nutrition, therapies and state of mind,” he says, “you can significantly reduce the impact joint pain has on your life.”

Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer in Boulder, CO. Connect at LisaAnnMarshall.com.

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Can we counteract the additional carbon footprint of shipping seafood inland?

Eat as local as possible, whenever possible. Typically, U.S. seafood is sustainable seafood. Choose freshwater fish. Seafood is the most perishable ingredient in the kitchen. It’s caught, cleaned, chilled and transported with a short expiration date. Chefs stay with the tried and true because it’s wasted if customers hesitate to order a dish. In a few years, we’ll be eating more seaweed.

We are literally loving some species to death. Bluefin tuna will likely become extinct during our lifetime due to our love affair with sushi. We should all rotate the types of fish on our plate, beyond tuna, tilapia and salmon. Good choices include halibut, mahi mahi, Arctic char, black cod and rockfish.

Refer to the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch app for where and how fish are caught, if it’s sustainable or to be avoided.

Sustainable means it’s fished or farmed with minimal impact on ocean health and will more likely remain available for the future. Half the seafood consumed today is farmed, according to program researchers.

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n early promoter of sustainable fishing, celebrity chef Rick Moonen is the owner of both RM Seafood and Rx Boiler Room, in Las Vegas, and brand promoter for True North Seafood. His cookbook, Fish Without a Doubt: The Cook’s Essential Companion, features only seafood that hasn’t been overfished. He was named Chef of the Year in 2011 by the Monterey Bay Aquarium, which publishes an up-to-date Seafood Watch guide to sustainable species (SeafoodWatch.org).

Moonen’s latest project is promoting non-BPA canned seafood to reduce waste, encourage everyone to eat lower on the food chain and give popular fish a chance to rebound.

Do healthy food trends start with chefs or customers asking for more nutritious dishes?

Both. Chefs are inherently curious. When a new food is available, they’re challenged to see how it can be used. Customers spread the word via social media. Travel broadens our palate. Trying something new is supercool.

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Consider canned fish in BPA-free containers to better diversify an ocean-sourced diet. There’s no waste because it doesn’t rely on seasonal availability, tastes good and is sustainable. With creative recipes and fun garnishes, simple food can be as much of an experience as fine dining.

How can we avoid trashing the ocean and polluting our seafood?

People once thought the ocean was big enough to absorb anything dumped into it and it could replenish anything taken out. Toxic oil spills get publicity, but runoff from agricultural businesses is just as bad. The ocean can’t be used like a toilet. Be a steward of the environment and personalize the message through social media.

Is fish farming a good alternative for salmon and other species?

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Influencers are joining the choir of sustainability that I’ve preached for 30 years. Now I’m the Trojan Chef, sitting in on meetings with major suppliers and acting as spokesperson for True North.

We need to remember a species doesn’t live alone. Fish produce feces. Mussels love the yucky muck and they’re a great way to clean the water. Symbiotic species work with nature, eliminating the need for manmade chemicals.

What can individuals do?

ple learned best practices during the past 20 years. Early instant demand called for rapid growth, causing overcrowded conditions, stressed fish and the use of antibiotics and genetically modified ingredients in the fish food. Aquaculture shouldn’t be demonized anymore.

It took a while, but the better companies made changes and continue to refine improvements. They deserve our support. Wild fish are being contaminated by debris and plastic in the water, so farming is a good alternative.

When we’re grocery shopping or eating out, we’re voting with our dollars. Ask, “What kind of fish is this? Where was it caught and how? Is it farmed or wild?” Serving as informed voices not only secures answers, it makes people aware of necessary preferences.

Sharing the message can be fun as anxiety melts over tasting the unfamiliar. Host a Chopped or Iron Chef-style competition at home or with a neighbor. When my youngest son was little, there were things he wouldn’t eat out of hand, so I had him help me in the kitchen. Once he was invested in meals, he tasted new dishes.

Experimenting can be exciting.

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hen life is stressful, we know we need to relax. The question is how. Many wonderful ways involve combining music with a meditation practice. Although we can’t always control our surroundings, we can learn to control how we react to and internalize what happens around us.

On the value of meditation and mindfulness, Jon Kabat-Zinn, founder of the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care and Society, at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, observes, “When we do studies of this, we find we can change our brains. We can change our relationship to our emotions. We can change our relationship to the actuality of things in ways that are healing. The immune system responds.”

Because sound affects us on all levels—emotional, mental and physical—combining musical processes with our meditation practice can be highly effective in easing stress. Cultures worldwide have long used music to lift the spirit and enhance meditation and healing.

4 Slow rhythms. These entrain bodily systems, including the heartbeat, pulse, digestion, respiration and muscle functioning, to a more natural rhythm.

Choosing Meditation Music

Controlling Breath

Choose recorded music that helps calm mental chatter. Here are some criteria.

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4 Natural sounds. They give a sense of peace.

4 Nurturing tones. Typically, these are clear, warm and gentle.

4 Uplifting, not gloomy. The music should give rise to a sense of joy and beauty.

4 Absence of hooks and refrains; avoid repetition and familiarity that engage the analytical mind.

4 Flowing. It is soothing and feels akin to nature.

4 Sub-audio frequencies. The presence of these is an optional way to entrain brainwaves to an alpha or theta state that allows relaxation and healing to occur.

4 Intention. It’s important for both the musician and listener.

Here are several self-generated ways to further enhance meditation.

We can live without food for weeks and water for days, but breath for only minutes.

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A simple way to begin breath work is by taking a fast, full inhalation, followed by a long, slow exhalation. With practice, both breath control and stress levels will improve.

Vocal Toning This uses the human voice to produce elongated vowel tones or humming sounds that can empower meditation. It also slows and lengthens our exhalation by putting a brake on the breath.

Begin by taking a deep breath and then, with the mouth open, make a simple vowel tone such as ahh or ohh. With the exhalation pushing out a sound, the tone follows naturally.

Mantra and Chant Mantras can keep the demons of our monkey mind from distracting us. The word means “mind protection” in Sanskrit. A mantra is characterized by a short sound or phrase that carries a vibration and frequency that extends beyond the simple meaning of the words.

Using mantras can help overcome mental chatter, de-stress and set us up for an expansion of consciousness.

Dr. Herbert Benson, founder of the Mind/Body Medical Institute at Harvard Medical School, in Boston, documented a phenomenon he named “the relaxation response”. His research discovered that those that repeated mantras for even 10 minutes a day experienced physiological changes—a reduced heart rate, slower metabolism and lower stress levels, all of which allow the body to return to a more natural state of wellness.

Singing Affirmations Research led by Carnegie Mellon University’s David Creswell found that people using self-affirmation also can protect against the damaging effects of stress on problem-solving performance.

An affirmation is a positive statement spoken in the present tense asserting that a desired goal is already achieved. With sufficient repetition and focused intention, declaration becomes reality. Adding a melody to our affirmation and singing it repeatedly enhances its power.

Mind-body expert Dr. Deepak Chopra agrees, stating, “Music helps to take the affirmations to a deeper level of the mind so that a process of emotional and spiritual transformation can start.”

We are constantly affirming in our mind what we believe. With perseverance, repetition and steadfast belief in them, the words of our affirmations become a part of us. Before long, we notice we are achieving what we may have previously thought was impossible. Accessing the rich array of music and sound modalities available can help deepen meditation, decrease stress and allow us to benefit from a higher and much improved quality of life.

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lthough media coverage of yoga often highlights advanced yoga poses, the practice is not reserved solely for super-flexible folks. Benefits are available to everyone of any age or physical type.

“Many people assume that yoga requires the ability to be a contortionist.

Yoga is an internal process and can meet us wherever we are,” says yoga therapist Kimberly Carson, of Mindful Yoga Works, in Portland, Oregon. Springing from the theory that half of our capacity to become more flexible lies less in the muscles than in the nervous system, this calming practice helps the body release tension and achieve a suppler state.

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advanced ideas of yoga, especially in terms of body awareness,” says Piper Abbott, an integrative yoga therapist and teacher who owns Burlington Yoga, in Burlington, Vermont. “Where our attention goes, energy flows. When we’re holding a posture and directing this focused awareness into the sensation of a stretch, we’re learning to read our body.”

Agility is usually associated with muscles and joints, but underlying flexibility goes deep to further enhance wellness.

Stiff muscles often go hand-in-hand with stiff arteries, for example, but appropriate exercise can have a positive effect there, too.

According to studies by physical therapist Miriam Cortez-Cooper, Ph.D., and her colleagues during her tenure at the University of Texas at Austin, stretching exercises performed for 11 weeks improved flexibility of the carotid artery—the main vessel that transports blood to the brain—by 23 percent. Such an increase did not result from aerobic exercise or strength training.

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“Yoga is truly for any and every body. Flexibility or a lack thereof can be found in anatomies of any shape. Many options for poses exist to help you find the version that works best for you. Yoga props such as blocks and straps can provide support to encourage experimenting while ensuring a safe approach,” says Anna Guest-Jelley, CEO of Curvy Yoga, in Portland, Oregon. She loves sharing the value of yoga with people of all sizes. “What’s important is working wherever you are within your current range of motion, so your body can open to new movements appropriately.”

Maintaining a regular practice offers an opportunity for individuals living with chronic pain or undergoing cancer treatment to feel more at ease. “Even in cases of severe fibromyalgia, some movement is better than none, and can foster better sleep. Restorative sleep can help to heal microtears in muscles, which can be common. Non-goaloriented yoga also offers layers of benefits for cancer patients, both supporting physical function, as well as offering a way to practice kindness towards the body/mind during tough times,” says Carson.

For seniors, yoga is an excellent way to foster better flexibility, even in the presence of osteoarthritis. Studies conducted by Dr. Sharon Kolasinski, of the University of Pennsylvania, found that Iyengar yoga reduced joint stiffness and pain reduction during an eight-week period in people with knee osteoarthritis. Chair yoga, though popular with seniors, can introduce unnecessary risk if not tailored appropriately for those with osteoporosis, Carson cautions.

“It’s important for older adults to find classes taught by appropriately trained instructors. Inappropriate chair sitting itself can compromise bone health, so teachers trained in spinal health and planes of action are recommended.”

No matter the level of an individual’s agility, improved flexibility is a boon, especially when it goes beyond the physical to embrace mental and spiritual aspects. Abbott remarks, “Yoga has taught me not only how to move and relate to my body, but how to gracefully adjust to change and the challenges of life.”

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yoga demands that we let go of our personal reactions and use each experience in life to go beyond our comfort zone.

The science of yoga is centered on realizing the essential self—the one within who is simply aware. It comes from thousands of years of enlightened beings devoting their lives to the questions: “Who am I? Why do my thoughts and emotions change so much?” This inquiry helps us find the true self inside, the self beyond personality and the mind’s fears and opinions.

Progress happens through cultivating awareness. The simplest approach is to ask: “Who is in here looking through these eyes and experiencing this world?” Don’t try to answer. Just relax back into the essence of your being—the one who sees—and experience life from this place of awareness.

When we’re clear and comfortable with who we are inside, life becomes beautiful— regardless of what is going on around us. We can then help raise the world for the better.

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hile interest in traditional yoga remains strong, a groundswell of new styles looks to accommodate our changing times. With approaches ranging from yoga designed for curvy women to paddle board yoga, there is something for everyone.

“I can see a definite trend of mixing yoga with all sorts of new activities and passions,” says Sophie Parienti, founder of Yogi Times magazine and website, in Los Angeles. “I always keep an open mind.

Whether it is acro yoga or art yoga, if it becomes a way to commit to a personal practice, why not?”

Innovative styles are on the upswing, including yoga blended with Pilates, resistance training and dance forms like ballet. “Yoga has been evolving since its origins and these variations on the traditional practice show exciting creativity and invite in people that are new to yoga. In particular, we’re excited to see yoga offerings that increase inclusion and accessibility to a wider and more

diverse student base. Practitioners can only benefit from this direction,” notes Kerry Maiorca, chair of the Yoga Alliance and founder of Bloom Yoga Studio, in Chicago.

Newer forms of yoga are affirming that bodies of all shapes, sizes and ages can reap benefits. Moms-to-be can enjoy prenatal yoga designed to strengthen the body for childbirth, and aqua yoga—especially in a heated indoor pool—is helpful for those with physical challenges. Chair yoga is popular in corporate settings and senior centers.

A decade ago, high-energy styles like power yoga were taking center stage; the current trend is toward gentler forms like restorative and yin. Instructors are prioritizing the safety and comfort of students.

“There is an emphasis now on the quieter styles of yoga, the introspective meditative forms. Many teachers are being trained to modify poses,” says Maiorca. “A big focus right now is trauma sensitivity—and how and if to use touch as an instructor, underscoring the message that we are safe on the yoga mat.”

The future of yoga is inspiring given the coexistence of tradition and modernization. “Yogis by nature are seekers and love exploring the new and original as part of the journey,” advises Parienti. “Focus on feeling good, whatever form it takes or whatever name it carries.”

Marlaina Donato, a freelance writer and multimedia artist, also authors books on spirituality and alternative health. Connect at MarlainaDonato.com.

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Aerial: Originated in California and now

in several countries. Sometimes branded as AntiGravity Yoga, aerial incorporates traditional yoga asanas with the use of a hammock or sling and combines elements of Pilates and dance. This style is said to deliver benefits on emotional and psychological 40

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levels and has a fun component.

Ananda: A form of gentle hatha yoga with an emphasis on meditation. Ananda combines classic yoga postures with breathing and silent affirmations to attune with higher levels of body sense, energy and silent inner awareness. As an inner-directed practice, it has less appeal to those desiring a more athletic or aerobic experience.

Anusara: Anusara means “go with the

flow,” and blends spirituality with inner/ outer alignment and balanced energetic actions. Developed by John Friend in 1997, this style urges students to think of poses as artistic expressions of the heart. Individual abilities and limitations are deeply respected and honored, so Anusara yoga can be helpful for everyone and is good for beginners.

Chair: Practiced sitting or standing, it

uses a chair as a support/prop. Asanas are adapted from traditional hatha yoga. It benefits older individuals and those that are body-challenged. Flexibility is enhanced, as well as mind-body awareness.

Hatha: Hatha yoga is the foundational

discipline on which nearly all other styles are based. In Sanskrit, ha represents the sun and tha, the moon—hence, the practice is designed to bring the yin and yang, light and dark, masculine and feminine aspects and polarities into balance. Essentially, hatha yoga brings all aspects of life together. A class described as hatha will likely include slow-paced stretching, asanas, or postures, that are not

Aqua: Also known as water or pool yoga.

Aqua yoga is practiced in water—a warm indoor pool or natural body of water.

Asanas are adapted to work with the buoyancy provided by water and have a positive effect on joints. This form is a viable option for older individuals or anyone else with physical conditions that prevent them from practicing land yoga.

Its benefits include lymphatic stimulation and improved range of motion.

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oga, a holistic art and practice that originated some 5,000 years ago in India, aims to integrate mind, body and spirit. The word yoga comes from the Sanskrit root yuj, meaning to yoke or unite, and refers to the joining of body with mind and mind with soul to achieve health, balance, tranquility and enlightenment.

Individuals of every age and physical condition can benefit from the regular practice of yoga, which has been proven to enhance flexibility, strength, stamina and concentration. Using a combination of asanas, or postures, and breathing techniques, yoga works to induce deep relaxation and reduce stress, tone the body and organs, increase vitality, and improve circulation and energy flow. Uplifting and meditative, yoga can be applied as a spiritual practice, as well.

Although many schools, or styles, of yoga exist, most differences derive from the primary focus of the practitioner’s attention: precise alignment of the body; holding of the asanas; flow between the postures; breath and movement coordination; or inner awareness and meditation. No particular style is better than another, and many students practice more than one.

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ing style that is light on meditation, ashtanga yoga employs a fast-paced series of flowing poses to build strength, flexibility and stamina. Developed by Indian yoga master Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, ashtanga’s progressively difficult postures are synchronized with a loud breath (called ujyaii breath in Sanskrit) and are designed to produce intense internal heat and purifying sweat in order to detoxify muscles and organs. The room is usually heated to warm muscles and increase flexibility. Preferred by many athletes, this style is too intense and demanding for most beginners.

too difficult, simple breathing exercises and perhaps seated meditation. Hatha yoga classes provide a good starting point for beginners to learn basic poses and relaxation techniques.

Hot Yoga: Hot yoga is performed in a heated room

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using varying temperatures and yoga poses. A Bikram yoga room is set at a minimum of 105° Fahrenheit with about 40 percent humidity, performing 26 prescribed asanas.

Both forms of heated yoga help to speed up metabolism and improve circulation.

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Integral: A gentle style of yoga brought to this country in 1966

by Sri Swami Satchidananda. Classes are structured to balance physical effort with relaxation, and include breathing practices, chanting and both guided and silent meditation. Integral yoga is suitable for beginners and helpful for more advanced students that wish to deepen their physical and spiritual awareness.

Iyengar: Noted for precise alignment and symmetry of postures, the development of balance and the use of props such as blocks, balls and belts, the Iyengar style of yoga was developed by B.K.S. Iyengar, based on his exceptional understanding of how the body works. Poses are held longer than usual. Iyengar is a good style for beginners, but can challenge seasoned practitioners, as well.

Kundalini: A powerful, enlightening style that incorporates mantras (chanting), meditation, visualization, breathing and guided relaxation with precise postures. According to Hindu philosophy, kundalini is a concentrated form of prana, or life force, represented by a coiled, sleeping serpent said to reside at the base of the spine. When breath and movement awaken the serpent (energy), it moves up the spine through each of the seven chakras (energy centers) of the body, bringing energy and bliss. Once a closely guarded secret in India, kundalini yoga was first brought to the West in 1969, and has been known to help with addictions and releasing endorphins in the body.

Kundalini will not appeal to everyone and should be practiced under the supervision of an experienced teacher.

Prenatal: This yoga style is

specifically tailored for pregnant women during all stages of pregnancy. Its combination of stretching, focus and breathwork make it ideal for improving strength and decreasing stress levels in preparation for childbirth. It might

also alleviate pregnancy-related headaches, nausea and back pain.

Restorative: Distinguished by the use of props, this form of yoga aims to relax the muscles, calm the mind and open up the body through slow movements and passive stretching. Maintaining balance and holding gentle stretches for up to 20 minutes is made easier through the use of blocks, bolsters and blankets that support deep relaxation.

SUP: An acronym for stand up paddleboard, SUP yoga can be practiced on a lake or other calm body of water.

Hatha and vinyasa asanas are employed with the intention of challenging the practitioner to distribute their weight to maintain balance. Benefits include improved core strength, circulation and balance.

Svaroopa: A style that helps each student discover their bliss.

The Sanskrit word svaroopa means “the true nature of being”, and Svaroopa yoga is sometimes called the yoga of alignment and compassion. Attention to alignment in specifically chosen poses helps to soften the body’s connective tissues and ease spinal tension. Blocks and bolsters may be used to allow for deeper muscle release. The style is suitable for beginners and useful for those recovering from injury.

Viniyoga: A transformative, slower and more individualized

form of yoga that emphasizes gentle flow and coordinated breath with movement, Viniyoga is holistic in its approach and teaches the student how to apply the yoga tools of poses, chanting, breathing and meditation. Function is stressed over form in this style.

Viniyoga is recommended for beginners and seniors, as well as those in chronic pain or healing from injury or disease.

Vinyasa: A challenging style that matches breath to movement.

Vinyasa yoga poses incorporate alignment principles and are woven together in a flowing practice that is both intense and dancelike. Translated from Sanskrit, Vinyasa means “without obstacle”.

The style is best suited to energetic, physically fit students.

Yin: Developed by yoga teachers Paulie Zink and Paul Grilley

to improve joint mobility and flexibility through holding asanas for up to five minutes or longer, yin yoga complements more intense practices such as Bikram, increases circulation in connective tissue and fosters inner stillness.

Please note: The contents of this Yoga Glossary are for informational purposes only. The information is not intended to be used in place of a visit or consultation with a healthcare professional.

Always seek out a licensed, certified or otherwise professionally qualified practitioner to conduct a selected treatment.

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eart disease and chronic illnesses like diabetes, Alzheimer’s and inflammatory bowel disease are reaching alarming rates in this country.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 71 percent of all healthcare spending in the U.S. goes toward treating people with multiple chronic conditions.

Plant-dominant diets have a profound and universal effect on disease prevention, and often pose the potential for reversal. Enlightened institutions like the Loma Linda University School of Medicine, in Loma Linda, California, are now offering resident physicians specialized studies in lifestyle medicine based on therapeutic applications of diet.

Founding member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, international speaker and bestselling author Dr. Michael Greger, whose How Not to Die book now has a companion cookbook, is at the forefront of the growing conscious eating for wellness movement. The conclusions he’s drawn from his own practice are supported by the largest study to date on disease risk factors, the Global Burden of Disease,

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funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. “The number one cause of death and cause of disability in the United States is our diet. Genetics loads the gun, but lifestyle pulls the trigger. Genes are not our destiny,” Greger says.

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Eating superfoods slows inflammation, a major factor in myriad health conditions, and fosters an internal environment that opposes cancer cells. According to Greger, incorporating nutrient-dense foods into our daily diet need not feel like a chore or sacrifice. “If you eat junk, not only are you feeding your precious body crummy fuel, but you’re missing out on choices that are health-promoting,” says Greger, whose free Dr. Greger’s Daily Dozen phone app helps make the switch easy and intriguing.

“I’m a fan of techniques for getting more plants on our plates,” says Greger. “Try using meat as more of a condiment or flavoring. Find entrées you already like and make them more plant-friendly. For instance, try replacing the taco meat with lentils spiced with traditional taco seasonings.”

Other helpful tips include tapping a

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family member, friend or colleague eager to support healthy choices. It can be difficult to be the only one eating healthfully in any group, but having a support system can help make the transition easier.

Superfoods as Allies

According to Jennifer Di Noia, Ph.D., of William Paterson University of New Jersey, in Wayne, superfoods have 17 nutrients in common that are critical to the prevention of chronic disease, based on findings of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the Institute of Medicine.

Phytochemicals are the body’s best source of antioxidants to help fortify cells against cancer and premature aging, as well as reduce the risk of heart disease and some types of dementia. Leafy greens such as collards, beet tops and certain lettuces, along with cruciferous vegetables, pack the most punch. Surprisingly, popular kale came in at number 15 on the CDC list of 41 superfoods, scoring only 49 out of 100 points for phytonutrient value.

Results of an in vitro study published by the journal Nutrition Research spotlight the cholesterol-reducing benefits of steamed collard greens and their ability to boost the body’s natural cholesterol blockers by 13 percent more than the pharmaceutical drug Cholestyramine.

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Greger reminds us that changing our diet can be initially daunting, but better health is worth the effort, as exemplified by one of his leading cases. “I met with an obese, middleaged man with Type 2 diabetes in the beginning stages of diabetic neuropathy. After a month of being on a plantbased diet, he had reversed his diabetes and his nerve pain disappeared. Within three months, he no longer needed medications for high cholesterol and high blood pressure.

Two decades later, he remains vigorous and free of chronic disease.”

Greger’s greatest reward is seeing people enjoying better health. His joy is evident when he confides, “Stories of people regaining health charge my batteries and make me jump out of bed in the morning.”

Marlaina Donato is a freelance writer and author of several books, including Multidimensional Aromatherapy. Connect at MarlainaDonato.com.

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n manufacturing, a zero waste policy means designing products so that all resources are used or reused. It’s a concept Bea Johnson, author of Zero Waste Home: The Ultimate Guide to Simplifying Your Life by Reducing Your Waste, embraced for her family a decade ago in Mill Valley, California. “My goal was to simplify our lives,” she says. “We found a zero waste lifestyle isn’t what we expected; it’s better. It’s good for the environment and for our family.”

Johnson reports achieving 40 percent savings in annual household costs. “Voluntary simplicity has also changed our daily routines. Simple living focuses on experiences versus things, and we find we have more free time,” she says. “Our minimalist wardrobes now fit into carry-on bags for travel.”

A Doable Personal Goal “Don’t expect to reach zero. Go for zero-ish,” counsels Celia Ristow, a freelance writer who blogs at Litterless.com. In 2017, Ristow and two friends, Moira Kelley and Bailey Warren, started a grassroots group called Zero Waste Chicago to raise awareness and connect locals with needed resources to reduce trash.

“We speak at grocery stores, community events, schools, colleges and to employees on their lunch hour. We love how responding readers send suggestions and outlets for reusing items,” says Ristow.

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A World View In May, Johnson toured 16 countries in 17 days giving presentations.

“Surprisingly, we often had to open another room because interest was higher than expected. In Russia, they broadcasted my talk to 17 cities,” she says.

Johnson learned that many countries have no waste collection or recycling programs. Plastic bottles, bags and trash litter many landscapes. “Life in the United States is different. Here, we have bigger houses, need more and create more waste. Elsewhere, grocery shopping is done daily instead of weekly, produce is local, seasonal and sustainable instead of imported,” she observes. “In a way, it’s easier to go zero waste there because they’re using just what they need. Everyone deserves a place to live and life’s necessities. Past that comfort level, it’s excess.”

Johnson sees rapid changes underway in consumer thinking and is hopeful looking forward. “I don’t want to tell others how to live. I just want to share our experiences. The United States’ example has a huge impact worldwide. Zero waste is the necessary lifestyle of the future, and it begins at home.”

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bulk or at a coffee shop that uses ceramic cups or no plastic stirrers.

Similar grassroots organizations are active in Colorado (EcoCycle. org/home) and Seattle (EcoCollectiveSeattle.com).

“Zero waste seems difficult to imagine in the U.S. People think change is costly and time-consuming,” Johnson says. “My vocation is to shatter these misconceptions. Follow the 5 R’s: refuse what you don’t need, reduce what you need, reuse, recycle and rot. Refuse single-use plastics and junk mail, reduce the volume of clothing items and sports equipment, buy used, recycle the unwanted and compost (rot) food waste, lint, hair and floor sweepings. It’s not that complicated.”

Due to her experience, Johnson can now store a year’s worth of waste in a pint-sized Mason jar. “Inside is deteriorated foam from headphones, a dental retainer, silicone caulk from the sink, fruit and veggie stickers, clothing labels, plastic mini-bumpers from cabinet corners I replaced with felt and a plastic-coated spike from the dishwasher,” she says. “I’m still amazed when people have a use for something I don’t want or need. Start by saying no to flyers, freebies, party favors, business cards, plastics, excessive packaging and junk mail. Accepting them creates more. Refusing such clutter is the first rule to a less wasteful lifestyle.”

Kathryn Kellogg, the Vallejo, California, author of the Going Zero Waste blog and a content creator for Pela Case, a Canadian eco-friendly smartphone case maker, offers many zero waste swaps.

“I use silicone cupcake liners instead of paper, bar soap in lieu of plastic-packaged body wash and make my own lip balm.” She also has alternatives for sponges, plastic wrap, cooking pans and toothbrushes. Consider her 31-day challenge at GoingZeroWaste.com/31day-video-challenge. She notes, “Since I started working toward zero waste, I have more confidence, am able to speak up about less waste and am mindful when I shop.”

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Fun Places to Start *With the PaperKarma junk mail app, take a picture to un-

subscribe from receiving bulky catalogs, credit card offers and unwanted paper mail (PaperKarma.com).

*Nike recycles worn-out sneakers, submitted pre-washed for

odor removal, into Nike Grind, a material used to create athletic and playground surfaces and more (Tinyurl.com/ReuseShoesFAQs).

*Students in K-12 schools across the continental U.S. and parts

of Canada can collect and repurpose all brands of plastic markers, including dry-erase and highlighters. A minimum of 100 markers and up to 40 pounds is the suggested package. Crayola’s Colorcycle program provides prepaid FedEx shipping labels via Tinyurl. com/ColorCycleInfo.

*Rubber bands can be donated to local schools or to the post office for mail carriers’ use.

*Donate old cell phones to charities. Because it reduces the need

for coltan, an African ore mined in endangered gorilla habitat, zoos in San Diego, Oklahoma City, Oakland and Cincinnati are among those collecting cell phones for recycling. Check Tinyurl. com/Phones4Charities and CincinnatiZoo.org/savingspecies/recycleyour-cell-phone.

*Listfully.org takes the guesswork out of gift giving. A user can

select a date night at a favorite spot, a donation to charity or any item. It’s not limited to a particular store or occasion. Avoid unwanted gifts and the guilt of regifting.

*Use SwoondleSociety.com to swap children’s clothing and keep clothes out of landfills.

The most Earth-conscious option is to reduce, re-use, then recycle or donate to charities.

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ld-style rectangular metal lunchboxes are passé. New, convenient compartmentalized containers inspired by the Japanese bento box and Indian tiffin allow parents to pack up to five different, colorful and healthy items for a child’s lunch with less plastic wrapping to separate foods. It dovetails exactly with what nutrition professionals recommend.

Think Five

“People usually eat with their eyes,” says Allison Forajter, a clinical dietitian at Community Hospital, in Munster, Indiana.

“The more color and variety presented the better.”

Holley Grainger, a registered dietitian, creator of the blog Cleverful Living at HolleyGrainger.com and mother of two schoolage daughters in Birmingham, Alabama, agrees, saying, “These boxes make lunchbox packing easier because each compartment can be assigned a different food group.”

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and inserts a surprise treat for a total of five selections. “One easy and inexpensive way to boost protein is through low-fat dairy options like milk, yogurt, string cheese or cottage cheese. For children that like meat and poultry, roasted chicken and low-sodium deli turkey are delicious options. This is where I like to work in leftovers, so last night’s entrée may be the filling for today’s lunchbox mini-tacos. For a high-protein vegetarian/vegan option, beans/legumes are a favorite, whether in dips, salsas, salads or pastas,” she says.

Forajter recommends exploring varied colors of the same type of fruits or vegetables. Offer green and purple grapes or red, yellow, green and orange bell pepper strips, and ask kids if each color tasted different. Including unusual fruits or vegetables can be a learning experience for the whole family. “Try purple and orange cauliflower or red, yellow, white or purple carrots,” she suggests.

Grainger not only packs healthy foods for her kids, she makes sure they get a little

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“emotional nutrition”, as well. She might include a piece of chocolate or a cookie, but the surprise doesn’t have to be food. “A note or picture from you written on your child’s napkin adds a special touch. It lets them know you’re thinking about them and gives them a feeling of security throughout the day,” she says.

Parents faced with the daily round of lunch packing may benefit from the system of five. Each item goes into a separate compartment in the bento, box-style lunchbox.

Many also offer a space for a “chiller” to keep foods safely cool.

Easy Options

Protein: turkey breast, chicken breast, hardboiled egg cut in half, nuts, beans, almond butter, string cheese, yogurt Fruit: blueberries, apple slices, plums, grapes—something easy for kids to eat

Vegetable: carrots, English cucumbers, celery sticks, bell pepper strips—easy finger foods; kids might eat more veggies if provided with a dip such as hummus or natural homemade ranch dressing

Whole grain: ancient or whole grain crackers, pita bread, non-GMO blue corn chips

Treat: a happy surprise could be a piece of wrapped dark chocolate, a crayon or a funny, loving or encouraging note from a parent

Lunch: a Key Meal

“When children are fueled with nutritious foods, they are more alert and focused throughout the day, leading to better behavior, concentration and test scores,” says Grainger. “They also have the opportunity to fill up on many of the essential vitamins and minerals often lacking in away-from-home meals. I’ve found that my children are hungrier at lunch than at other meals, so they tend to fill up on whatever is being offered.”

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In a small saucepan, melt the coconut oil over low heat. Whisk in the lemon juice, dill, onion powder and salt.

Remove from the heat and cover to keep

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Yields: 1 pound dough Brownie Dough 1½ cups raw, unsalted walnuts ¾ cup, cocoa powder 2 cups soft dates (preferably Medjool) Preheat the oven to 350° F. Place the walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet and toast until lightly colored and fragrant, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.

In a food processor, pulse the walnuts until they are finely ground. Add the cocoa and salt. Pulse to combine.

Pit the dates and add them one at a time through the feed tube of the food processor

Natural Awakenings recommends using organic, non-GMO (genetically modified) and non-bromated ingredients whenever possible.

while it’s running. The resulting mixture should resemble cake crumbs but, when pressed, will easily stick together (if not, add more dates).

Shape the dough into 10 small, bite-size balls, then roll them in the remaining coconut.

Freeze the balls until ready to eat. Store in the freezer for up to one month.

toasted aroma, 12 to 15 minutes.

Use the dough to make the Brownie Bites. Leftover dough (one-third of the batch) will keep in the freezer for up to one month.

Honey Almond Granola Bars

In a small saucepan, melt the coconut oil over low heat. Add the honey, tahini and vanilla; whisk thoroughly until fully combined.

Toasted Walnut Brownie Bites Yields: about 10 balls (servings) ⅓ batch (about ⅓ lb) of brownie dough Shape the dough into 10 small, bite-size balls. Freeze the balls until ready to eat.

Store in the freezer for up to one month.

Vanilla Coconut Brownie Bites Yields: about 10 balls (servings) ⅓ batch (about ⅓ lb) of brownie dough 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 3 Tbsp unsweetened, desiccated coconut, toasted Combine the dough with the vanilla and 1½ teaspoons of the coconut, using both hands to fully incorporate the ingredients.

Yields: 14 bars (servings) It’s important to toast the oats and almonds as both contain an unwanted phytic acid, which is destroyed by heat. The bonus of this step is gaining extra flavor.

2 cups rolled oats 1 cup raw, unsalted almonds (or hazelnuts, pecans or walnuts) 2 Tbsp coconut oil ½ cup raw honey ½ cup tahini 1 tsp pure vanilla extract ½ cup unsulfured dried fruit (raisins, dates, figs, prunes, apricots, cranberries or a combination), roughly chopped 1½ cups puffed, whole-grain cereal (such as rice puffs) ¼ tsp flaky sea salt

Remove from the oven, let cool and roughly chop the almonds.

Remove saucepan from the heat.

In a large bowl, combine the cooled oats and chopped almonds with selected dried fruit, puffed cereal and salt. Pour the wet ingredients over the dry and stir quickly to mix.

Spoon the mixture into the prepared brownie pan and, using slightly damp hands, press it firmly into the pan, especially around the edges and corners.

Set the pan in the fridge for a couple of hours to firm up, then remove and slice into 14 bars.

Line a brownie pan with parchment paper.

Store the bars in a tightly sealed container in the fridge for up two weeks or wrap them individually for to-go snacks.

Place the oats and almonds on a rimmed baking sheet, trying to keep them as separate as possible, and bake, stirring once or twice, until the oats are golden and have a

Reprinted from Naturally Nourished: Healthy, Delicious Meals Made with Everyday Ingredients. Book and photos ©2017 by Sarah Britton.

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Chiropractic Plus: Game Changers

Living with Cat Allergies Simple Home Solutions that Help

by Karen Shaw Becker n estimated 10 percent of Americans 4 Purchase a high-quality air purifier to clean are allergic to household pets, with the air of allergens and other pollutants. sensitivities to cats twice as common 4 To prevent a buildup of allergens inas to dogs, according to the American College doors, replace carpeting with hard flooring of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. Most and drapes and curtains with non-fabric people with cat allergies react to Fel d 1, a prowindow coverings and if possible, avoid tein found on cat skin, although other cat alupholstered furniture. lergens are found on the fur, in saliva and even in their urine, reports a study in The Journal of 4 Clean the house often and thoroughly, including any surfaces that trap pet hair and Allergy and Clinical Immunology. dander like couch covers, pillows, bedding

The tiny Fel d 1 protein attached to a and pet beds. piece of airborne cat hair or skin can linger

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in the air for hours—much longer than a similarly released dog allergen. It’s also sticky, readily attaching to human skin and clothing, and can even easily transfer to catfree public locations such as a classroom.

Male cats tend to produce more of this allergenic protein than females, especially if they’re not neutered. However, all cats produce the Fel d 1 protein, and it’s unrelated to the amount of feline dander or shedding.

Thus, no truly hypoallergenic cat breed exists, yet some breeds may be better for allergic pet lovers, say Austrian researchers in a study published in the journal Clinical and Translational Allergy.

Many people are able to build up tolerance to their kitty over time. Before starting a relationship, first ensure the allergy is not severe. If allergy symptoms are more of a nuisance than a serious health threat, some options can help minimize the problem at home: 4 Consider making the bedroom of any affected family member a cat-free zone.

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4 Wash bed linens at least weekly in hot water.

4 Wash hands after handling the cat. After snuggling together, consider taking a shower and shampoo before retiring in order to avoid bringing kitty allergens to bed.

4 Feed kitty an anti-inflammatory (grainfree), balanced and species-appropriate diet.

Reducing or eliminating the allergenic and genetically modified (GMO) foods a cat eats reduces the allergenic quality of their saliva.

4 Ensure optimal levels of essential fatty acids in their diet to reduce shedding and dander.

4 Bathe the cat regularly, taking care to use only a safe, non-drying, herbal animal shampoo.

Karen Shaw Becker, a doctor of veterinary medicine, is a proactive integrative practitioner who consults internationally and writes for Mercola Healthy Pets (HealthyPets.Mercola.com).

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Balinese

Sometimes called the “longhaired Siamese” for its luxurious coat, Balinese cats nevertheless produce less of the Fel d 1 protein than other breeds.

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Russian Blue

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Cornish Rex

Similar to the Devon Rex, but with a curly fur coat, the Cornish Rex has only a soft undercoat of down hair, compared with a typical three layers, including an undercoat, middle “awn” hair and outer guard hair, so they shed less.

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Siberian

Despite a short, double coat that is silky and plush to the touch, this cat also produces less Fel d 1 protein. They’re known for their loyalty and playful personality.

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Bengal

Bengals’ uniquely fine fur requires less grooming than many others. Because they spend less time licking their fur, it contains less saliva and their dander is less likely to spread.

Some people love the look of this longhaired, shaggy-coated cat. They also produce less Fel d 1 protein than other breeds, even those with far less fur.

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LaPerm

This cat’s unique curly coat may help reduce the spread of dander.

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A hairless cat, the Sphynx has no fur to trap allergens from their saliva. However, the Fel d 1 protein will still be present.

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Devon Rex

The soft, short and curly coat of this playful breed—known for remaining “kittens at heart”—may normally include bare, furless patches. They shed less than many others.

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The Oriental Shorthair encompasses more than 300 different colors and patterns, all with short, fine coats for minimal shedding. Regular grooming helps control dander.

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Javanese

This breed has only a top coat, just one of the three typical layers of coats common to cats, which means less shedding and dander to spread around the home.

Reference: Paul Ciampanelli-collated research, Mom.me

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Anxiety and Dried Herbal Remedies

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

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nxiety is everywhere. It seems we Americans excel in it and its many behavioral expressions. Emotional nervousness, tension, hurriedness, anger, rage, rudeness, and impatience – you name it – we see it all around us. And we’re seeing more of it, more often.

over by the King’s men and left alone.

“Great!” said the neighbors… You get the drift. We can choose our perceptions, which can determine how we choose our behavior, our actions and reactions.

There are lots of people and methods to help us with our emotions and their effects on our body, mind and soul. Doctors of all kinds, psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, social workers, therapists, hypnotherapists, healers, bodyworkers, herbalists – the list goes on and on. Diet and environment all play a vital role in our lives. Spirituality should feed the soul’s need for love, light and life. Even simply getting away from it all, mentally or physically, like going on a vacation, can be therapeutic.

Vacations and spas are a huge international industry and available to any budget and time frame. Doing something good and positive for yourself is, well, good and positive!

Stress is our reaction to change, simply put. Something challenges us, and then we react. But the important part of this formula is that our actions or reactions are our choice. We can choose our behavior patterns. We can choose our emotions. We can choose happiness.

Our reactions to our stressors affect us body, mind and soul. As a holistic physician, I spend a great deal of every patient visit time identifying and figuring out ways to deal with our stressors. Lots of research has proven or suggested cause and effect relationships with stress and many of our illnesses.

Every one of us is living proof of this.

We all know that a basic behavioral observation is: if you feel well you’ll act well, and if you feel bad you’ll act badly.

Again, our behavior is our choice, our responsibility.

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Once upon a time, a farmer lost his cow, it ran away. The neighbors said, “Too bad,” but the farmer reacted calmly, “Let’s see.” The cow came back a few days later walking alongside a beautiful horse. “Great luck”, said the neighbors; “We’ll see”, said the farmer. His only son learned to ride the beautiful horse, but fell off it one day and broke his leg.

“What a tragedy”, bemoaned the neighbors; “Let’s see”, said the farmer. Soon thereafter, the King of the land swept through the countryside, conscripting all able-bodied young men for war. The son, who appeared crippled, was passed

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The subject of anxiety is immense and worthy of much study, understanding and therapies of every kind. I urge the reader to break out of your ruts, change your perceptions, choose your behaviors, and be aware there is lots of help out there. For the purpose of this article, I will include a number of dried herbal remedies taken as teas which serve as antianxiety agents. As always, consult with the appropriate health professional first, as they may have some precautions, interact with other drugs, or cannot be taken during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Herb Dosage of dried herb (grams per day)

Anamarrhena 6-12 gm/day Bitter Orange 4-6 gm/day Black Horehound 2-4 gm/day Bugleweed 1-2 gm/day California Poppy 1-2 gm/day Camphor Tree 2-4 gm/day Celery 1 gm/day Corydalis 3-5 gm/day Cowslip 2-4 gm/day English Chamomile 1 gm/day Gingko 3-6 gm/day Heather 1 gm/day Hops 1-2 gm/day Lily of the Valley .15 gm/day Motherwort 2-4 gm/day Oats 3 gm/day St. John’s Wort 2-4 gm/day Valerian 2-3 gm/day

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

Offering the best of integrative Eastern and Western Medicine.

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

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

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

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 Meditation Every Day at 12:30 @ Yoga Journey

Studio, 1950 Glades Road, Boca Raton in the Wyndam Hotel (5th floor). Monday through Friday. 30 minutes of blissful breath work, mantra and relaxation. Investment $10

Holistic Life Coaching private sessions with Pearl

Rauberts available between 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm; $55 for 1 hour. Are you stressed, stuck, not achieving goals such as living a healthier lifestyle and need help in moving forward? 1489 North Military Trail, Suite 209, West Palm Beach 33409. Must register ahead of time (sessions available on many other times/days also): call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@ hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com

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, 561-9639906. Public/Leisure.

Energy Healing Circle led by Pearl Rauberts, starts

at 3:30 pm; Donation. Experience Rauberts’ Energy Healing Technique (REHT), a new & unique method of healing; each person then receives a short session of energy healing from Pearl. 1489 North Military Trail, Suite 209, West Palm Beach 33409. Must register ahead of time (limited number of places): call 561333-3372 or pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 Private Psychic/Mediumship “Bilingual” Readings w/Joan Balarezo Passeggio Internationally

Known 5th Generation Psychic/Medium Schedule a one-on- one, in-person, private session with Joan.

1-5PM To Register or For More Information Call: 561-630- 2280 or visit JamarCenter.com. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, 4595 Northlake Blvd, Villa Palma Plaza, Suites 107 & 111, 150 yards west of Military Trail, PBG. FL 33418

Thai Together: A Community Thai Massage Class

Come learn how to give and receive Vedic Thai Yoga Massage at this monthly community event. Bring your partner, family, friends, meet new people of like mind and learn how to share this healing art form. 3pm 5pm - $25/person

- Sunday Service with Rev. Justin Terry 10:30 am

(Seminary teacher for United Metaphysical Churches, & senior Pastor). Join us Every Sunday for our Worship service. Each service includes prayer, meditation, beautiful music, scripture reading, and sermon. We aim to provide you with a truly spiritual and uplifting worship service. Begins promptly at 11am. Join us for a Healing & Meditation service prior to our Sunday Worship service for a time of Holy inner contemplation and Healing. Feel free to sit with one of our Spiritual

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Healers at the front of the Sanctuary. Rev Terry will also be speaking on September 9, 16 23 & 30 (see website for full calendar). United Metaphysical Church of the Palm Beaches 917 N. Dixie Hwy., Lake Worth, FL 33460. (561) 686-0217 Office Hours T-F 10AM-2PM www.unitedmetaphysical.org.

The Spiritual Exercises of ECK This free book dis-

cussion meets the first Sunday of each month at 11am, and explores a comprehensive volume of spiritual exercises for every need. Much like physical exercise helps you build physical vitality, spiritual exercises help build spiritual vitality. The Spiritual Exercises of ECK, written by Harold Klemp, provides 131 independent exercises which are like steps in a staircase to discovering your spiritual potential. The discussion group will meet at the Palm Beach County ECKANKAR Center, 1695 Florida Mango Road, Suite 4, West Palm Beach, FL 33406. Call (561) 434-2003 or go to www.meetup.com/ ecankarinpalmbeach for directions and more details on the class. For information about ECKANKAR—The Path of Spiritual Freedom visit www.eckankar.org or find us on Facebook.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 Meditation Every Day at 12:30 @ Yoga Journey

Studio, 1950 Glades Road, Boca Raton in the Wyndam Hotel (5th floor). Monday through Friday. 30 minutes of blissful breath work, mantra and relaxation. Investment $10

Mondays, September 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th - Pri-

vate Psychic Readings w/Denise Powell Denise works closely with angels, archangels, and spirit guides.

She specializes in love and relationships, career and finances, and focuses on your true-life purpose. .

4-7:30PM To Register or For More Information Call: 561-630- 2280 or visit JamarCenter.com

or For More Information Call: 561-630- 2280 or visit JamarCenter.com

Tai Chi and Qi Gong September 5, 12, 19, 26 2018

Every Wednesday at noon Agape Healing Arts in Tequesta FL.$18/single class or $60/series of 4 Register online at www.AgapeHealingArts.con/classes

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 Thursdays, September 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th- Pri-

vate Intuitive/Psychic Readings w/Kristina Angelgate Kristina connects with your deceased loved ones, pets, angels, archangels & spirit guides in order to guide you through your life’s challenges. Kristina is a powerful medium who predicts down to the dates, days & months of future events.2-6PM or For More Information Call: 561-630- 2280 or visit JamarCenter.com

The Global Connection: Saving Florida’s Springs

Environmental Film Screening Hosted by Sami Kattan and Mary Veal Saving Florida’s Springs film is the second installment of the documentary film series, The Global Connection. Directed by Jupiter-based Sami Kattan, the film takes viewers on a journey into the history, beauty, and threats faced by the Florida Springs and their connection to the Floridan Aquifer – the source of drinking water for over 80% of Floridians.

Come on out to watch the film made by Sami Kattan and learn more about the effort to raise awareness of environmental issues through The Global Connection.

Feel free to bring movie snacks to share and stay for a Q&A session after the film.

Meditation & More with Roger Harden. 7PM Join

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4

Roger Harden, a developing Deep Trance Medium, as he takes you through a deep guided meditation; may include channeling from Spirit to bring through philosophical guidance about the existence of reality and answer questions of attendees, plus more. Preregistration Not required. $10 per person cash or check only. This class is normally held Every Thursday Evening at 7PM. (see website for future dates on This class, and for all calendar events.) United Metaphysical Church of the Palm Beaches, 917 N. Dixie Hwy., Lake Worth, FL 33460. (561) 686-0217. Office Hours T-F 10AM-2PM www.unitedmetaphysical.org

Tuesdays, September 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th - Cin-

Tai Chi – Join us Tuesdays and Thursdays from

ACUPUNCTURE HAPPY HOUR September 3, 10, 17, 24, 2018 : Mondays 12PM-1PM Agape Healing Arts in Tequesta FL. Investment: sliding scale of $25-$50 per treatment. Register online at www.

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thya Blanchard Psychic/Intuitive/Medium Cinthya Blanchard was born with a natural intuitive psychic ability, that has allowed her to communicate with the spiritual world. 2-6PM For More Information Call: 561-630- 2280 or visit JamarCenter.com.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 Wednesdays, September 5th, 12th- Mediumship Readings w/Kat Macenas As a psychic, medium, and energy healer, Kat brings clarity and ease through her intuitive body, mind, and spirit. By allowing Source and love to flow through her, she has been able to ease stress and painful situations. 12-2PM To Register

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6:00pm - 7:30pm for Tai Chi with Taoist Monk Yunrou at Boca Raton Regional Hospital’s Christine E. Lynn Women’s Health & Wellness Institute. Outstanding training for the body’s core and meditative therapy for the mind. More than a thousand medical studies confirm benefits of this fastest growing form of exercise in America. Located at 690 Meadows Road in Boca Raton, Florida 33486. Cost: $20/class. Call 561.955.7227 for information or visit at www.brrh. com\WIevents. Registration not required.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 Private Psychic Reading w/Countess Nadia

Starella Schedule A one-on-one, in-person, private session with gifted Psychic Countess Nadia Starella. She is a visionary, clairvoyant, international celebrity, and TV/radio star, who shares profound messages wrapped up in mirth. She is an enlightenment facilitator, romance counselor and charismatic speaker! 2-6PM To Register or For More Information Call: 561-630- 2280 or visit JamarCenter.com

Yoga – Wednesdays and Fridays, 10:00am-11:15am

with optional pillow and blanket. Pre-registration is highly suggested, but NOT required. $20 Cash or Check Only At The Door (You may pre-register & prepay by Credit Card online). THIS CLASS WILL ALSO BE HELD ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22nd FROM 4PM – 5:30PM (Afternoon Class) See website for more details. United Metaphysical Church of the Palm Beaches, 917 N. Dixie Hwy., Lake Worth, FL 33460.

(561) 686-0217 Office Hours T-F 10AM-2PM www. unitedmetaphysical.org.

Heartfulness Meditation September 7, 14, 21, 28,

Sound of Soul Event HU is the Sound behind all sounds, woven into the language of life. Join us as we sing HU together on Saturday, September 8th 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 Boca Raton Regional Hospital’s Christine E. Lynn Women’s Health & Wellness Institute. Join certified yoga instructor, Wendy Webberly, for yoga to unite the mind, breath, body, spirit and heart with Vinyasa and Yin style yoga. Located at 690 Meadows Road in Boca Raton, Florida 33486. Cost is $10 per class or 6 classes for $50. Call 561.955.7227 for information or register online at www.brrh.com\WIevents.

2018 Every Friday at noon Agape Healing Arts in Tequesta FL Investment: $18/single class or $60/series of 4 Register online at www.AgapeHealingArts.con/classes

Personal Numerology Readings with Rev. Frank

Rambow. Rev. Frank Rambow is an internationally known psychic intuitive, mystic and Numerologist.

Your Numerology message uses your birth date. It is the art of predicting by numbers and is the science of Numeric Vibrations. There is a saying “that which we fail to learn, we are destined to repeat and repeat until we learn. Thus, it’s a good idea to revisit the past so you don’t have to repeat scenarios. After 40 years of reading numbers, Frank discovered another piece of information coming from our Birthday or Life Path that can reveal some valuable information & help make sense of things.

Find out what’s in your Path. You are welcome to record your session. Will need you full birthdate & name (and nickname if used regularly) ahead of time for reading.

Appointment Times: 2:00 – 5:00 PM $70 for 1 hour.

ADDITIONAL READING DATES WILL BE ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 21 & 28. (see website for full calendar). United Metaphysical Church of the Palm Beaches 917 N. Dixie Hwy., Lake Worth, FL 33460.

(561) 686-0217 Office Hours T-F 10AM-2PM www. unitedmetaphysical.org.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 Psychic Fair: Join us for a Very Special Psychic Fair!

The Most Amazing Lineup of South Florida’s Premier Psychics. 12-5PM 1 session=15 min. Cost $30; 2 sessions $55; 3 sessions $75; 4 sessions $90 To Register or For More Information Call: 561-630- 2280 or visit JamarCenter.com. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, 4595 Northlake Blvd, Villa Palma Plaza, Suites 107 & 111, 150 yards west of Military Trail, PBG. FL 33418

Gamma Breath and Healing with Jodi Neering.

Experience a profound activation of all regions of the brain, simply with the power of breath. During the guided meditation and breath work journey, you’ll focus on simple breath patterns which provide access to expanded consciousness and deep peace. Relieve stress and heal past trauma, optimize brain and body function, regulate brainwave states, access feel good energy. Reverse addictive behaviors. This cutting-edge style of breath work helps clear imbalances that lead to destructive patterns and triggers, A powerful breath sequence changes the chemistry in the brain ... Bring a yoga mat and water,

Meditation Every Day at 12:30 @ Yoga Journey Studio, 1950 Glades Road, Boca Raton in the Wyndam Hotel (5th floor). Monday through Friday. 30 minutes of blissful breath work, mantra and relaxation. Investment $10

6:30pm – FREE HIKE IN JONATHAN DICK-

INSON 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, 561-2132189. Public/Moderate.

Make a Native American style Hafted Rattle with

Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed-blood Cherokee; 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, $40 includes all materials. Rattles are traditionally used by Native Americans as musical and healing instruments and can be built in many shapes.

You will make your own Native American style hafted rattle (rattle with handle); we will have all the materials you will need and you will be shown how to personalize it. We will work with wet rawhide, so bring a hairdryer if you have one to help it dry faster. 1489 Military Trail, Suite 209, West Palm Beach 33409. Please register ahead of time: call 561-333-3372, or email pearlrauberts@ hotmail.com, details at www.rauberts.com

Buckskin Basics with Grandfather Rick McBride,

mixed-blood Cherokee, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm; $40 includes all the materials. A hands-on workshop where you will learn basic pattern-making and assembly of buckskin. Through completing a basic buckskin project, you will learn to use the tools and the most popular stitching methods. 1489 North Military Trail, Suite 209, West Palm Beach 33409. Must register ahead of time so materials can be prepared: call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www. rauberts.com

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 Sunday Service with Rev. Justin Terry (Seminary

teacher for United Metaphysical Churches, & senior Pastor). Join us Every Sunday for our Worship service.

Each service includes prayer, meditation, beautiful music, scripture reading, and sermon.. Begins promptly at 11am. Join us for a Healing & Meditation service prior to our Sunday Worship service for a time of Holy inner contemplation and Healing. Feel free to sit with one of

Awaken Wellness Fair Sunday January 17, 2019 10am-5pm Exhibitor opportunities are available for products and services that explore the many paths to healing. Exhibitors are sought in four categories: Speakers, Healers, Vendors and Readers. Sign up now for Early Bird prices, as well as sponsorship opportunities.

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Port St. Lucie Civic Center, 9221 SE Civic Center Pl, Port St. Lucie

(located at US 1 and Walton Road)

The Boca Raton Fine Art Shows November 3 & 4, 2018

at Mizner Park Amphitheater and January 26 & 27, 2019 in downtown Boca Raton

Boca Raton Fine Art Shows See Art, Love Art, Buy Art! www.hotworks.org www.facebook.com/ hotworksartshows

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our Spiritual Healers at the front of the Sanctuary. Rev Terry will also be speaking on September 9, 16 23 & 30 (see website for full calendar). United Metaphysical Church of the Palm Beaches 917 N. Dixie Hwy., Lake Worth, FL 33460. (561) 686-0217 Office Hours T-F 10AM-2PM www.unitedmetaphysical.org.

Introduction to SoulCollage® w/Elise Crohn Learn the fun intuitive process

of SoulCollage® & make your own deck of 5”X 8” collaged oracle cards with deep personal meaning to help with life’s questions & transitions. Evolve your understanding of your personality, your community, and your dreams, symbols, and soul through this gentle creative process developed by Jungian psychotherapist Seena Frost. At this workshop you will learn the basics components of a SoulCollage® deck, make at least one SoulCollage® card, and learn a writing/sharing exercise that helps you channel the card’s meaning. No previous art experience is expected or required! All supplies included. 2-4PM Cost $35 or $30 by 9/8 To Register or For More Information Call: 561-630- 2280 or visit JamarCenter.com.

Private Healing Sessions w/Avilone Bailey Avilone is the founder of the

Emotional Relief Catalyst™ energy healing modality. This modality is a no-touch technique in which the benefits are immediate and continue with time. . 11-3PM More Information Call: 561-630- 2280 or visit JamarCenter.com.

ROYAL PALM BEACH PINES NATURAL AREA, 110 Nature’s Way Royal Pal Beach, Florida. The natural area attracts many birds, including bald eagle, red-shouldered hawk, and Florida sandhill crane. Join Paul Cummings for an 8:00am start. Contact Paul: 561-963-9906. Public/Leisure.

Guided Group Meditation with Pearl Rauberts: 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm, $10.

Do you want to let go of stress and feel peaceful? Meditation is the number one technique to lower your stress and everyone is welcome, beginners and those with experience. Enjoy the support of the group energy and leave feeling centered. 1489 North Military Trail, Suite 209, West Palm Beach 33409. RSVP required: call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com

Connecting with your Spirit Guide, led by Pearl Rauberts, 3:00 pm to 5:00

pm, $20. Pearl will first discuss the role of your Spirit Guide in your life and then explore the many methods you can use to better connect with him/her. Then we will participate in a guided meditation designed to help us explore this communication at a deeper level. You will leave this class more confident in your ability to communicate with your own Spirit Guide. 1489 North Military Trail, Suite 209, West Palm Beach 33409. Must register ahead of time: call 561-333-3372 or pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com.

Transformational Breathmnwith Dr. Bella Lauren AP, DOM, LM, LMT Would you like to cultivate a deeper awareness of your breath and how it affects your body-mind-spirit? Join Dr. Bella and experience the power of Transformational Breath, a self-empowering and deeply healing breathing system that brings higher vibrational energy into the body through utilizing a specific breathing pattern. In this 2 hour workshop you will experience the benefits and application of a full, deep, connected breathe. Transformational Breath® combines full connected breathing with toning, acupressure, invocation, and movement to integrate and transform at the deepest levels of our being. Live more fully… Be more Joyful!

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 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. 6:30-8:30PM To Register or For More Information Call: 561-630- 2280 or visit JamarCenter.com

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Yoga – Wednesdays and Fridays, 10:00am-11:15am at Boca Raton Regional Hospital’s Christine E. Lynn Women’s Health & Wellness Institute. Join certified yoga instructor, Wendy Webberly, for yoga to unite the mind, breath, body, spirit and heart with Vinyasa and Yin style yoga. Located at 690 Meadows Road in Boca Raton, Florida 33486. Cost is $10 per class or 6 classes for $50. Call 561.955.7227 for information or register online at www.brrh.com\WIevents.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH Yoga – Wednesdays and Fridays, 10:00am-11:15am at Boca Raton Regional Hospital’s Christine E. Lynn Women’s Health & Wellness Institute. Join certified yoga instructor, Wendy Webberly, for yoga to unite the mind, breath, body, spirit and heart with Vinyasa and Yin style yoga. Located at 690 Meadows Road in Boca Raton, Florida 33486. Cost is $10 per class or 6 classes for $50. Call 561.955.7227 for information or register online at www.brrh.com\WIevents.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 Yoga in the Park with Leslie Glickman. Sanborn Square Park, Federal Hwy, Downtown Boca Raton 9 - 10 am. Free Weekly Community Yoga Event.

“Understanding Near-Death Experiences” Free Spiritual Café at 7:00 pm

on Thursday, September 13th at the Publix Greenwise, 11231 Legacy Avenue, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410. Share informal conversation about dreams and other spiritual tools. Unlock keys to understanding and meeting challenges we face in life.

Presented by the Palm Beach County ECKANKAR Center. For 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— The Path of Spiritual Freedom visit www.eckankar.org.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Manifest Miracles. w/Mira Kelley & Nathan Ross Do you have a burning heart’s

desire? We will introduce you to the powerful technique of EFT tapping and how to use it when manifesting your best life yet Become the intentional creator of your destiny. Join us for this life-changing event. 6-9PM Cost $45 or $35 by 9/13 To Register or For More Information Call: 561-630- 2280 or visit JamarCenter.com

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 OKEEHEELEE PARK, Okeeheelee Park Nature Center, 7500 Forest Hill

Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL Walk 4 miles. Meet at Okeeheelee south new parking lot (turn south off Forest Hill Blvd). 7:30 a.m. Contact: Paul Cummings, 561-9639906. Public/Leisure.

Clear The Past, Create The Future w/Mira Kelley & Nathan Ross. In this highly

experiential and reality shifting full day workshop you will be able to let go of the blocks of the past and truly live your best life. Join us for this transformative full day, deep dive experience. 10-6PM Mira Kelley is a world-renowned expert on past life regression More Information Call: 561-630- 2280 or visit JamarCenter.com

Reclaiming Health, Breast Cancer the Untold Story — 9am—3pm. free health

lecture series featuring Doctors Yolanda Cintron and Linda Huxtable. Learn about hidden dental issues and the latest technologies in the biological medical community.

Westin Hotel, 400 Corporate Drive, Fort Lauderdale, 33334. Tickets & registration: 954-938-4599, info@DrCintron.com, or DrYolie.com

Ancient Symbols, Modern Guides with Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed-blood

Cherokee; 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm, $25. In this lecture, we will consider a number of ancient symbols left behind by the Native American ancestors of this land. There is much more to ancient petroglyphs, story hides, and totems than the artistic expression of the ancestors. Learn not only what the spiritual aspects are, but how to incorporate

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them into your life. 1489 North Military Trail, Suite 209, West Palm Beach 33409. Please RSVP: call 561333-3372, or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com, details at www.rauberts.com

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emony with Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed-blood Cherokee; 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm, Donation. Traditional Native American style drumming with hand drums and singing of Lakota Prayer songs; no drumming experience is required. Native American style drums are available to borrow. A spiritual experience suitable for everyone and please note this Ceremony is held indoors. 1489 North Military Trail, Suite 209, West Palm Beach 33409. RSVP required: call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www. rauberts.com

Yoga in the Park with Leslie Glickman. Sanborn Square Park, Federal Hwy, Downtown Boca Raton 9 - 10 am. Free Weekly Community Yoga Event.

Community Acupuncture – 11:00am - 3:30pm. Experience the healing benefits of acupuncture in a group

setting with our licensed acupuncturists at Boca Raton Regional Hospital’s Christine E. Lynn Women’s Health & Wellness Institute. Located at 690 Meadows Road in Boca Raton, Florida 33486. $25 per session or $60 for three sessions. Call 561.955.4949 for appointments or schedule your appointment at www.brrh.com\WIevents.

Quarterly Round Table Discussion – Living & Learning through Our Mistakes at the PBC ECKANKAR

Center, 1695 Florida Mango Road, Suite 4, West Palm Beach, FL 33406. A lively discussion about spiritual principles and personal experiences. Held 7:00 – 8:00 pm with light refreshments. For info call (561) 301-0119.

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Light and Sound Service is a time for people of all religious backgrounds to come and share the love for God. It is held every third Sunday of each month at 11:00 am in the Palm Beach County ECKANKAR Center, 1695 Florida Mango Road, Suite 4, West Palm Beach, FL 33406. The service includes singing the HU, guest speakers, small discussion groups, creative arts and fellowship. Find us on www.meetup.com/ ecankarinpalmbeach for 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.

Reiki Level I class with Pearl Rauberts, 9:30 am to

5:00 pm, $150 includes 2 manuals. Learn about Reiki healing, chakras, and how to channel the healing energy for self-healing and for others. Learn hand positions for self-healing and for sending healing energy to others, receive all four of the Reiki Level I attunements and get your Level I certification. Give and receive Reiki in a small group with individual attention from a very highly experienced, well-qualified teacher. 1489 North Military Trail, Suite 209, West Palm Beach 33409.

Must register and pay deposit ahead of time: call 561333-3372 or pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.

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6:00pm - 7:30pm for Tai Chi with Taoist Monk Yunrou at Boca Raton Regional Hospital’s Christine E. Lynn Women’s Health & Wellness Institute. Outstanding training for the body’s core and meditative therapy for the mind. More than a thousand medical studies confirm benefits of this fastest growing form of exercise in America. Located at 690 Meadows Road in Boca Raton, Florida 33486. Cost: $20/class. Call 561.955.7227 for information or visit at www.brrh.com\WIevents.

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Rauberts Energy Healing Technique private sessions with Energy Healer

Is Your Thyroid Working?

Are you always tired?

Are your hands/feet cold?

Are you constipated?

Are you having trouble losing or gaining weight?  Do you get morning headaches?  Are you losing hair?  Is your cholesterol high?    

Pearl Rauberts available between 1:45 pm and 6:00 pm; $60 for 1 hour. Pearl will work with the healing energy to help you with a wide range of issues, both physical and emotional. She has 30 years experience of healing in England and USA. Each session is customized to suit the individual needs of the client. 1489 North Military Trail, Suite 209, West Palm Beach 33409. Must register ahead of time (sessions available many other times/days also): call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Holistic Life Coaching private sessions with Pearl Rauberts available between

Your Thyroid Regulates Your Metabolism!

11:00 am and 6:00 pm; $55 for 1 hour. Are you stressed, stuck, not achieving goals such as living a healthier lifestyle and need help in moving forward? Living a happy and successful life involves having a lifestyle that promotes health at all levels and Holistic Life Coaching helps you find ways to be stress-free and improve the emotional, mental, spiritual and physical aspects of your whole being. 1489 North Military Trail, Suite 209, West Palm Beach 33409. Must register ahead of time (sessions available on many other times/days also): call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com

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Holistic Life Coaching private sessions with Pearl Rauberts available between 11:00 am and 6:00 pm; $55 for 1 hour. Are you stressed, stuck, not achieving goals such as living a healthier lifestyle and need help in moving forward? Living a happy and successful life involves having a lifestyle that promotes health at all levels and Holistic Life Coaching helps you find ways to be stress-free and improve the emotional, mental, spiritual and physical aspects of your whole being. 1489 North Military Trail, Suite 209, West Palm Beach 33409. Must register ahead of time (sessions available on many other times/days also): call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com

Dr. Nadia R. Malek

Chiropractic Physician Board Certified Chiropractic Internist Board Certified Nutrition

It is also an important part of your overall hormonal health and wellbeing. Do you know that there are over 20 different patterns of thyroid dysregulation and they do not always show up in basic blood work. So if you have thyroid symptoms and you are not getting the help you need… Give us a call.

3900 Woodlake Blvd Suite 205, Lake Worth, FL 33463 Visit our website at www.drnadiamalek.com for more information.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 The “How to” & “Why Bother?” of Forgiving with Rick McBride, 10:00 am to

2:00 pm, $50. When you find the gift in whatever you’re struggling to forgive, your perspective shifts and the issue begins to dissolve. Forgiveness & self-forgiveness are empowering: they raise self-esteem, dissolve guilt & fear, enable us to step into more productive and happy lives. Safe, compassionate, confidential environment within this workshop. 1489 North Military Trail, Suite 209, West Palm Beach, 33409. Must register ahead of time: call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@ hotmail.com, details at www.rauberts.com

Native American Drum Healing Circle with Grandfather Rick McBride,

mixed-blood Cherokee; 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Donation. Traditional Native American style drumming with hand drums and singing of Lakota Prayer songs; no drumming experience is required. Drums are available to borrow. This Ceremony is a spiritual experience suitable for everyone and traditional Native American style drum healing is offered to those wanting to receive healing. 1489 Military Trail, Suite 209, West Palm Beach 33409. RSVP required: call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 SEACREST SCRUB AND HIGH RIDGE SCRUB NATURAL AREAS

HIKE. Seacrest Scrub Natural Area 3400 S Seacrest Blvd, Boynton Beach, FL. Walk about an hour in these two scrub and scrubby flatwood areas in Boynton Beach. 7:30 a.m. Contact: Alan Collins, 561-586-0486. Public/Leisure.

Awakening with Angels with Pearl Rauberts, Angel Messenger Practitioner;

2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, $35. Could you use some help from the Angels? This class will teach you about Angels, developing a relationship with them, communicating with them & receiving their help, especially with regard to your spiritual awakening. Pearl will lead a meditation to help you be aware of the presence of your Angels. 1489 North Military Trail, Suite 209, West Palm Beach 33409. Please register ahead of time; call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com.

Kundalini Pranayama and Gong Meditation with Rishi Bryan Nevin. Join

Kundalini teacher, Rishi Bryan Nevin, for a powerful and deep pranayama and meditation experience. This monthly 90 minute class will include Kundalini kriyas, pranayama breath techniques and culminate in an incredible gong meditation.

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This ancient science is known for it’s physical, mental and spiritual benefits. And then the gong takes you to a whole new level! Green Tara Yoga (561) 741-1433 651 Indiantown Rd W, Jupiter, FL 33458

7PM – All Message Worship Service with Rev. Justin

Terry.* Join us for an evening of spirit communication.

Personal questions answered from spirit & messages from loved ones who have passed will be brought to you (known to some as The Message Service or Billet Service since billets are used). Rev Terry is a nationally known clairvoyant medium & our Senior Pastor.

This is a fundraiser for our church that Rev Terry typically holds once a month. $20 Members^ / $30 Non-Members. *This event requires pre-registration due to Max of 25 people. No Walk-Ins. No Entry once doors are locked. (see website for Full Details & future dates on This event, and for all calendar events.) United Metaphysical Church of the Palm Beaches, 917 N. Dixie Hwy., Lake Worth, FL 33460. (561) 686-0217 Office Hours T/Th 10AM-2PM www.unitedmetaphysical.org.

moving forward? Living a happy and successful life involves having a lifestyle that promotes health at all levels and Holistic Life Coaching helps you find ways to be stress-free and improve the emotional, mental, spiritual and physical aspects of your whole being.

1489 North Military Trail, Suite 209, West Palm Beach 33409. Must register ahead of time (sessions available on many other times/days also): call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www. rauberts.com

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Yoga in the Park with Leslie Glickman. Sanborn

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

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 Yoga in the Park with Leslie Glickman. Sanborn

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Yoga in the Park with Leslie Glickman. Sanborn

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

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

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 Yoga in the Park with Leslie Glickman. Sanborn

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

Create the Habit of Thinking & Feeling Positive

Workshop Lantana Middle School / with Patricia Gaviria> We operate as radio antennas, capable of tuning into the whole positive universal frequencies to achieve healthy bodies, creative minds, positive emotions and a more conscious spirits / LMS – Adult Education * 6 Wednesdays, September 26 to November 7 * 6:30 to 8:45 PM * $55 / REGISTRATION ONLINE: www. pbclearn.org – fun & leisure classes or IN PERSON: 1225 West Drew Street, Lantana, Fl 33462 (561) 5403407 / More inf. www.gaviriapatricia.blogspot.com

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 “Radio-Meditation: Tuning Our Positive Frequencies Class” Lantana Middle School / with

Patricia Gaviria Radio-Meditation is a UNIQUE & MORE-ACTIVE way of meditating, which helps us to Feel Healthy, Create a Positive Mental & Emotional State, and Awaken our Inner-Power / Lantana Middle School - Adult Education * 8 Thursdays, September 27 to November 15 * 6:30 to 7:45 PM * $45 * REGISTRATION ONLINE at www.pbclearn.org – fun & leisure classes or IN PERSON 1225 West Drew Street, Lantana, Fl 33462 (561) 5403407 / More information> www.gaviriapatricia.blogspot.com

Holistic Life Coaching private sessions with Pearl

Rauberts available between 1:45 pm and 6:30 pm; $55 for 1 hour. Are you stressed, stuck, not achieving goals such as living a healthier lifestyle and need help in

Reiki Circle led by Pearl Rauberts, starts at 3:00

pm, donation. Experience the healing power of Reiki to help body, mind & emotions. Open to those wanting to receive Reiki, we start with a brief guided meditation, then each person has a short individual Reiki healing session with Pearl on a Reiki table.

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

A Transformational Breath® Weekend, September 28th- 30th - Reclaim Your SuperPowersTM w/Ja-

mar The Reclaim Your Superpowers™ program allows us to experience hidden and dynamic part of the mystical self by utilizing the energy of the Universal Life-force created through the unique breathing techniques used in Transformational Breath. This weekend is a wonderful way to explore and experience the power and breath work of a minimal commitment and maximum results.

Fri 6-9PM, Sat 9AM-5PM, Sun 9AM-12PM Cost $375 or $299 by 9/14 To Register or For More Information Call: 561-630- 2280 or visit JamarCenter.com

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

Palm Beach 33409. RSVP required: call 561-3333372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com

HealingArts.con/workshops Self Care Training- Level One: This 2 and 1/2 day class prepares the student to perform The Arvigo® Techniques on him/herself only and only insofar as they are taught in the class. Additionally, this class is a prerequisite to enrollment in the Professional Care Training for licensed healthcare practitioners. Self-Care Training covers anatomy and physiology of the abdominal and reproductive organs, addresses causes and symptoms of malpositioned organs and demonstrates self-care techniques. Self-Care also addresses herbal, nutritional, spiritual and emotional support for the massage techniques to ensure comprehensive understanding of the modality and how it contributes to wellness. Prerequisites: Anyone may register for this class. No prior training or licensing is required.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 Yoga in the Park with Leslie Glickman. Sanborn

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

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 Yoga in the Park with Leslie Glickman. Sanborn

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

Healing Your Life class led by Pearl Rauberts; 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm, $20. Do you want to make YOUR life better? The late Louise Hay’s self-help book: “You Can Heal Your Life” has been a best-seller for many years; we will look at some of the book’s ideas, including “Life is really very simple: what we give out, we get back”, “What we think about ourselves becomes the truth for us”, “Every thought we think is creating the future” and “When we really love ourselves, everything in our life works”. We will discuss how to apply these ideas to improve our own life; the class is suitable for those unfamiliar with the book & also for those who have read it. 1489 North Military Trail, Suite 209, West

UPCOMING EVENTS WITH

PEARL RAUBERTS

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Energy Healing Circle

Saturday September 1 Starts at 3:30pm • Donation

Guided Group Meditation Sunday September 9 1:30pm to 2:30pm • $10

Connecting with your Spirit Guide Sunday September 9 3:00pm to 5:00pm • $20

Reiki Level I

Sunday September 16 9:30am to 5:00pm • $150

Awakening with Angels Sunday September 23 2:00pm to 5:00pm • $35

Healing Your Life

Sunday September 30 12:30pm to 2:30pm • $20

Reiki Circle

Sunday September 30 Starts at 3:00pm • Donation Full details at

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561-333-3372

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community resource guide 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.

Follow us on FaceBook, Twitter & Instagram.

GARDENS WHOLISTIC HEALTHCENTER

Dr. Bill Rice, DC, LAc, DCBCN West Palm Beach and 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.

ETERNAL ACUPUNCTURE

K. Anna Vitez, LAc, DOM 2061 NW 2nd Ave, Ste 208 Boca Raton, FL, 33431 561-706-2642 • Eternal-Acupuncture.com

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

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

Call to see if your’s covers acupuncture!

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

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

ALCOHOL MANAGEMENT CREATING HARMONY

Romola Hodas Sol Oasis Healing Arts Studio 408 E Ocean Ave, Boynton Beach, 33436 917-863-1533 Romola.com/creatingharmony

Natural holistic therapy for: • Women’s Health and Fertility • Thyroid Disorders • Adrenal Fatigue • Pain and Stress Management • Aging Gracefully We help patients reclaim their health with a personalized combination of gentle Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, and Functional Nutritional Therapy.

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Discover how to moderate your drinking and enjoy more energy, better sleep, clarity and self esteem.

As a Moderation Management group leader, I have meetings every Tuesday 6-7pm. One on One is available in Boynton or Zoom. Enjoy your favorite cocktails guilt free!

ART BAGUA™ GLM CREATIONS INC.

Geraldine Mailender, Artist www.glmcreations.me To lift your spirits and positively enhance your practice with a special combination of good energy flow and aesthetic beauty, please visit my website! *Originally designed compositions * Unique silk embroideries * Colors of well-being and luxury

BIOFEEDBACK / NEUROFEEDBACK MICHAEL COHEN

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

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

COACHING CAROUSEL COACHING

Nancy Lavoie NancyLaterDressageHorses@gmail.com CarouselCoaching.com Nancy Lavoie has a gift for helping people navigate through social pressures and the complication of technology to find their unique confidence.

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

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

90% of all sickness starts in the colon.

Detoxification center specializing in gentle, caring combination of colonics, massage, and energy work for mind, body and spirit. Disposable speculums & filtered systems. Only registered hydroenterologist in FL-1 of 26 members of American Hydroenterology Association. Ionized Footbath.

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

Diane Fragale has been performing colonics for almost 20 yrs. She is very experienced, intuitive and skilled in the process of detoxification & cleansing. She will also share with you her vast knowledge of food combining, digestion and help you develop a dietary plan to optimize your digestion, health and well being. Diane became a healer in 1999 and is a “Cleansing Guru”. She combines her knowledge of the physical with the spiritual and energetic to help facilitate your transformation. MA51745

COMPASSION TRAINING MINDFUL SELF-COMPASSION

Dr. Aiva Rozenberga-Drummond, Ph.D Board Certified Life Coach Aiva.Bluebird2@gmail.com Coaching and 8-week group compassion training/resource building to face life’s challenges; manage caregivers fatigue; motivate healthy lifestyle; transform challenging relationships.

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

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

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 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

DETOX FUTURE NOW DETOX 786-942-0502 866-419-3899 FutureNowDetox.com AskMeAboutNAD.com

Pioneering South Florida with revolutionary NAD treatment therapy. Detox on the molecular level. Remove cravings and stress; let your body heal itself without narcotics. Luxury, inpatient accommodations and outpatient services offered 24/7.

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

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

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE HOLISTIC PSYCHIATRIST MADELEINE M CASTELLANOS, MD

Functional Medicine / Holistic Psychiatrist 1 W Camino Real Boca Raton, FL 33432 917.454.8444 • www.castellanosmd.com

Western medicine would have you believe that medications will “cure” what ails you. I believe that the truth to your health starts with giving your body what it really needs to create health. Let me help you explore what imbalances are creating your symptoms, which toxins are causing dysfunctions in your system, and how to correct these to reverse and prevent “dis”ease.

Fatigue, sleep issues, memory problems & dementia, mood changes, hormones, and disease prevention.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE MERNA MATILSKY, M.D.

Board Certified Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine and Family Medicine 2900 N. Military Trail, Suite 245 Boca Raton, FL 33431 561-994-2007 • www.bocamed.com www.facebook.com/bocaimaginewellness

* Functional and Integrative Medicine * Age Management Medicine * Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy * Healthy Lifestyle Management * Weight Loss Programs Call 561/994-2007 to attend a free seminar on the Solution to Imbalanced Hormones.

HOLISTIC HAIR SALON GLISTEN ORGANIC SALON

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

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IBANA VILLAS ENOR

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

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

Formaldehyde-free keratine. Complimentary consultation.

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

HOLISTIC VETERINARIAN HEALING HEART

Nancy A. Keller, DVM, CVH, CVA, CVC 222 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.

HOMEOPATHY HOMEOPATHY CURE

Dr. Iqbal Nazir, M.S, D.Pharm, D.H.S. Licensed Lab Medicine Practitioner 954-226-3652 HomeopathTreatment.com Natural cure in homeopathy of the most diseases and symptoms. No side effects. Call Dr. Iqbal Nazir, Homeopathic Specialist, for an appointment.

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

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

Classes are only two-and-a-half days, a small commitment to change the rest of your life. My passion is teaching people how to heal themselves… emotionally and physically, working with the energy of Source. Classes or appointment call 561-3952727 or InceptionPointInstitute.com.

HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY HYPERBARICSRX LLC

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

HOLISTIC PERSONAL TRAINER

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

DYNAMIC SOLUTIONS ONE

Corrective Exercise Specialist and Mindfulness Meditation 561-573-7520 J.Waldmann@bellsouth.net JaneWaldmann.com Delray Beach on-site and in-home training. Re-discover ease in movement through re-education training program and the gentle practice of Cognitive Anatomy for relaxation.

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

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.

Board Certified Family Physician. Master of Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine.

Professor of Oriental Medicine. Natural Pain Management Specialist Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, N u t r i t i o n , H o m e o p a t h y, P a i n Management, Immune Regulation, Detoxification, Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement, Women’s Health, Infertility, Geriatrics, Medical Weight Loss, Addictions, Balance and Harmony, etc.

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Yoga is an

art and science of living. ~Indra Devi

INTERNAL MEDICINE AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE WEISS WELLNESS MD

Delia Weiss MD Internal Medicine And Holistic Prevention 200 Lindell Blvd., Suite 914 Delray Beach, FL 33483 561.243.8783 • WeissWellnessMD.com DELIA WEISS MD & WELLNESS Internal Medicine – Primary Medical Care and Holistic Wellness. Experienced, compassionate, positive results. Acute and chronic illness treated. Diagnostic testing/consultation in office. Insured and uninsured Primary Care services. Holistic Health Extended services: Health improvement guidance; Hormone, adrenal, thyroid balancing, anti-aging; Stress reduction (weekly classes Wed. 6PM); Nutrition and weight, Health coaching; Vitamin and skin therapies; Home and virtual visits. We listen to you and focus on your concerns. www.DeliaWeissMD.com online appointment requests and inquiries .

INTUITIVE HEALER/HYPNOIST JANE GRAY FORD 561-827-3319 • janegrayford.com For over 21 years Jane has served Palm Beach County with skills in energy balancing. She locates the source of a problem, whether karmic, genetic or present life. Using her hypnosis back-ground and radionic knowledge, she attunes herself to the body and releases all patterns, thus, removing blockages. Master Energy Healing. Check out her classes in healing patterns of the genetic body. Call about SELF EMPOWERMENT through DOWSING. Beginners class in Dowsing/Applied Kinesiology. The objective is to enter the subconscious mind and understand and release the patterns that create challenges. $20 per class.

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

What Do YOU Really Want in Your Life? Confused about what you want? Unemployed - in transitionfacing layoff? Do you want to experience a more meaningful life?

Whether you’re stuck in a rut, fearful of the economic situation, going through a transition or just trying to figure out what you want Michele Landers will help you to discover your talents and what you truly want and assist you in getting past the illusion of fear and confusion.

Coaching is a valuable process that can produce dramatic results in a short period of time.

LIFE COACH LAURA NORMAN LIFE WELLNESS COACHING AND REFLEXOLOGY

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

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

LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE & THERAPY BEVERLY DOWDLE, LMT, LLCC

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

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

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

ORTHO-BIONOMY®

REIKI

YINI PEREL, LMT

DEENA ELMORE

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

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.

PSYCHIC/INTUITIVE CONSULTANT

SHAMANIC ENERGY MEDICINE

FL Lic# MA24690 Ortho-Bionomy The Therapeutic Alternative 301 Camino Gardens Blvd., Ste.102 Boca Raton ~ 561-392-3340 www.TheTherapeuticAlternative.com

DR. DEBORAH ARMENTI

www.amysticalage.com Empower Yourself/ Holistic, Healer/ Health Coach Life/ Relationship Guide Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 561-285-1479 email: amysticalage@yahoo.com *Psychic Readings *Medical Intuitive* Medium *Clairvoyant* Consultant* Medium* Astrologer* Numerologist* Reiki* Guidance that helps you with when, what and why of past experiences. Guidance in present situation; answers to why re-occurrence’s may continue; guidance on how to pave the way, for a more fulfilling future; help that will guide you on your path, which will empower you to a higher level of mind, body and spirit. Expertise include: Relationships, finance, family, health, past life influences, life purpose, path fulfillment, energy healing, spiritual health. For an appointment call 561-285-1479.

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, Life Wellness CoachingSM and Therapeutic Massage to reduce your stress, increase your energy, improve your health and love your life!

Read Laura’s best-selling book, FEET FIRST: A Guide to Foot Reflexology and practice with one of our Instructional Foot, Hand and Face Reflexology DVDs and a colorful, foot-shaped pillow with Laura’s Reflexology foot map, her new Laura Norman Foot • Hand • Face Aromatherapy line and Laura’s other unique wellness products. Call or visit us online to register for one of our: • Holistic Reflexology, Life Wellness & Massage Sessions • Free Introduction to Laura Norman

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

EQUINE SHAKTI

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

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 MY FLORA AURA

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

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

Reflexology Training Webinar • Holistic Reflexology Certification Training Programs • Foot • Hand • Face Therapy Products Let us help you live an inspired life!

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SPROUTS

THERMOGRAPHY

GOT SPROUTS?

FLOW WELL

8420 Resource Road Riviera Beach, Florida 33404 www.GotSprouts.com E-mail Info@GotSprouts.com 561-689-9464

Kristin Schwarz 561-951-0404 877-315-7226 Ext. 447 Kristin@ FlowWell.org Radiation Free Cancer & Inflammation Screening.

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

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!

We Ship and Deliver.

THAI YOGA MASSAGE LULU BRUST

561-350-1552 Lucianabb05@gmail.com Lic # MA 67176

CONSCIOUS TREE TRIMMING WOODY’S CREW TREE AND LANDSCAPE

Thai Yoga massage is an ancient healing system that through acupressure and gentle yoga stretches helps restores balance to the body by relieving back and other pain, improving flexibility, boosting the immune system and more. Call for information, classes and instruction.

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 Experienced, Licensed and Insured • ISA Certified Arborist

Trees Big or Small - We Do Them All!

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WELLNESS CENTER COMMUNICATING ENERGY WELLNESS CENTER

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

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

Breast Cancer:

10 Steps – Before, During & After

by Dr. Yolanda Cintron

W

hy cancer? Why me? Why now? Associated with intimacy, with our sensuality and feeding our offspring, it can define us and devastate us. In the last few months, I have met a few young women in their early 30s with stage 4 cancer. The toxic loads that we are exposing ourselves to in our society are overwhelming to our immune systems. We are not bouncing back because we are not allowing our bodies to rest, detoxify and regenerate.

Why should a body that was created by God to heal itself perfectly be malfunctioning at the early age of 30?

As a dentist for 31 years my philosophy has evolved into an integrative, holistic, biological, reconstructive and regenerative approach—this was my choice. I never saw people as parts. I was intrigued on how a tooth infection could give my patient an infected heart and die.

Every time, no matter how often I see it, I am blown away when my breast cancer patients have had root canals on teeth on a breast meridian. Every month I see younger people devastated with news of cancer and other degenerative diseases.

We need to take a stand and change our choices because the two most frequent regulatory blockages are dental heavy metal burdening and incorrect colonization of the gut with intestinal disorders arising from the impact of the toxicity in the gut. A great alternative doctor will have a protocol to first address the oral toxicity and infections and send patients that are battling cancer to a biological dentist.

Often in my office I have seen toxic loads caused by toxic metals and bacterial overgrowth, bone infections changing the gut flora causing illnesses. A recent toxic load that we are becoming

aware of is metal fillings or mercury fillings. If you have a mercury filling and are using a cell phone, beware. The cell phone is a microwave that is driving the mercury into the jawbone, into the cells.

Being that it is electrical and a toxin, it changes the electricity of the cells and has an impact on the brain and mercury changes the gut flora and the biofilm. Do not place a cell phone in your bra either.

We pray that you have a revelation; do not wait, take action NOW! Here are some steps to heal from the inside out: 1. Get empowered, educate yourself and implement what you learn.

2. Stop blaming; make a decision to take control of your health, your life is dependent on it.

3. If what you are doing got you sick, it is not working. Be willing to change.

Let’s find out the root causes and eradicate them NOW! (toxic loads in your mouth) 4. Take into consideration what habits you need to replace. For example, instead of sitting on the couch, change that behavior to working out.

5. Love your bed; you need 8 hours of regenerative sleep.

6. Turn WiFi off in your house when you sleep or go all the way and get grounded Ethernet wires and a landline instead of wireless.

7. NEVER do chelation therapy before metal removal. Remove toxins first.

Chelation therapy will pull toxic metals like mercury and lead out of your oral restorations and push them into your gut, nervous system, kidneys, brain, etc.

8. Get involved in the community and become accountable with your health journey! Join our new discussion group on Facebook: Dr. Yolie

Reclaiming Health Group. We want to hear your questions, concerns and knowledge to share with the community about these issues. Let’s create a movement of people who are proactive and will say no to cancer and other illnesses. Ask questions, be opened minded, become creative.

9. Get even more educated. Subscribe to our Dr. Yolie newsletter at D r Yoli e . c om . T h i s m ont h we will feature an inter view with Jonathan Landsman, founder of NaturalHealth365.com, which will focus on the root causes of different illnesses. Also, for detailed scientific information on the connection between oral health and overall health, go to HolisticOralHealthSummit.com to hear dozens of health experts uncovering these truths.

10. The most important one of all is your connection with the living God, because He weaved you inside your mother’s womb, and knows how many hairs you have in your head.

He knows us perfectly and he is the One that truly heals us.

Love, Dr. Yolie This month, join us in our free lecture series “Reclaiming Health” as we are honored to have Dr. Linda Huxtable discuss “Breast Cancer and Other Degenerative Diseases, How It Shows in the Mouth, and the Latest Alternative Treatments & Tools to Heal the Body.”

Come meet the doctors and get your questions answered. When: 9am-3pm, Saturday, September 15. Where: The Westin, Fort Lauderdale. RSVP Info@ DrCintron.com or call 954-938-4599.

Advertorial ~ International Center for Dental Excellence 2021 E. Commercial Blvd., Suite 208, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308 • 954.938.4599 September 2018

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Barb Schmidt, Founder of Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life™

Michelle Maros, Editor-inChief and Creative Director of Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life™

Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life™ Wellness Series This special series, designed to empower women to live life fully, is being offered at Boca Raton Regional Hospital’s Christine E. Lynn Women’s Health & Wellness Institute. Under the direction of Barb Schmidt, noted meditation teacher and mindfulness activist, the Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life series features Barb and guest speakers discussing a range of topics that can enhance inner peace, happiness and well-being.

Upcoming Sessions Date Thursday, October 4

Time 6:00pm – 7:30pm

Topic “Shift Your Life: Planning and Making Changes” with Barb Schmidt

Sunday, November 11

10:00am - 12:30pm

“The Power of Your Story” with Barb Schmidt and Michelle Maros

Thursday, December 6

6:00pm - 7:30pm

“How to Stop Fear from Controlling Your Life” with Barb Schmidt

Cost: $15 in advance. $20 at the door. Use promo code NA2018 to receive $5 off a two-workshop package. Offer expires October 31, 2018.

Location: Dawson Theater at Boca Raton Regional Hospital 800 Meadows Road, Boca Raton, FL 33486 RSVP: To register online, visit BRRH.com/WIEvents.

For more information, email WIPrograms@brrh.com or call 561.955.7227.

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