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26 healthbriefs 28 globalbriefs

31 ecotip 34 healingways 36 fitbody

38 consciouseating

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

32 LOVING LARGE Scientists Say We’re All Connected by Linda Sechrist

40 wisewords

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42 healthykids

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43 inspiration 46 greenliving

48 naturalpet

52 calendar 64 classified 66 resourceguide

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34 HEAL ADRENAL

Practical Ways to Regain Vitality

36 FITNESS 2017

New Year’s Resolutions that Stick by Aimee Hughes

38 HEALTHY HOLIDAY LIBATIONS

Restorative Drinks Revive Good Cheer by Judith Fertig

40 KRISTA TIPPETT ON OUR EVOLVING SPIRITUALITY Why it Evokes Hope by Randy Kambic

43 LIVE AS YOUR HEART LIVES

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42 MERRY MUNCHING

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46 A GORGEOUSLY

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48 FETCH, STRETCH, DANCE Make Your Dog an Exercise Buddy by Sandra Murphy

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TAKE BACK YOUR LIFE FROM ARTHRITIS, PARKINSON’S & OTHER NEUROLOGICAL DISEASES! More than 10 million people worldwide are living with Parkinson’s disease. Untold millions more are living with Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Arthritis, Osteoarthritis and Strokes. If you or someone you love is suffering, there is help NOW at

The Center for Regenerative Medicine THE STEM CELL PROJECT Stem Cells are significantly improving the lives of people affected by neurological diseases like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. With over 17 years’ experience working with Stem Cell Technologies, the experts at the Center for Regenerative Medicine are enhancing the science of regenerative medicine and helping their patients take back their lives. NON-SURGICAL ORTHOPAEDIC CARE THE KNEE DIARIES: SJ is a 60-year-old male with bone-on-bone osteoarthritis of the left knee (Exhibit A) causing much pain and discomfort. Before visiting the Center he was told that only a total knee replacement could help him. Patient started treatment and, after a year, is feeling much better without the need for surgery and all of the aftermath associated with it (Exhibit B). HOW IT WORKS Cell Therapy is introduced into damaged, arthritic cells by means of a precise injection, followed by infrared laser and other modalities to accelerate the process. After 1-6 treatments, depending on the tissue damage, severity of the condition and the size of the joint, patients’ conditions improve, typically going back to their usual activities or work immediately! The treatments can help most musculoskeletal problems such as low back pain, neck pain, knee pain, shoulder pain, whiplash, sciatica, tendinitis, sprain, strains, torn ligaments and cartilage damage.

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The NEWLIFE EXPO Returns to the Palm Beach Convention Center April 1-2

How Healthy Are You—Really? Tired? Anxious, Nervous? Indigestion, bloating? Heartburn, GERD? Hot Flashes, Night Sweats? Trouble Sleeping? Dizzy, Lightheaded? Constipated? Diarrhea? Constantly Getting Sick? IBD or IBS?

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ue to last year's overwhelming response, Mark Becker, Renaissance Man Entrepreneur, is bringing America’s longest running expo for Enlightenment and Rejuvenation back to the Palm Beach Convention Center in West Palm Beach on April 1-2. If you missed it last year you definitely won't want to miss it this year The NEWLIFE EXPO continues at the vanguard of raising awareness to over one million Americans for over 27 years with its lineup of lecturers and exhibitors from around the world enlightening you by promoting a healthy lifestyle in mind, body and spirit, alternative medicine, yoga and meditation, anti-aging and the metaphysical and psychic realm. Join in the fun as you begin to open your mind to new horizons and learn how to look and feel at your maximum potential and meet others who are looking for the same experience as you. This is an exceptional opportunity to connect with current and future clients as a vendor, speaker, or teacher. NEWLIFE EXPO is the ideal event to introduce your most successful products, resources and practices to attendees with the many flexible opportunities to present them. So take a weekend of your life to enhance your future and connect with others. The event will be conveniently located at the Palm Beach Convention Center located a short distance from Palm Beach International Airport, Interstate 95 and Florida’s Turnpike at 650 Okeechobee Blvd, across the street from Cityplace in West Palm Beach, FL. Whether you are a participant or attendee the NEWLIFE EXPO is an event that will change your life and open your mind to all possibilities. Some of the 100 speakers are Judy Satori, Dr. Joel Wallach, Sean David Morton, Gail Thackray, Kat James and Jill Dahne. There are panels ranging from Nutrition to UFO Disclosure. Find out more at www.NewLifeExpo.com. To pre-register or to receive a free brochure or if you are interested in lecturing, exhibiting, advertising or volunteering, call 516-897-0900 or e-mail Mark at mark@newlifemag.com

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newsbriefs Kali Natha Yoga 200 hour Teacher Training: Yoga on the Mat and Beyond

n the last few decades the ancient Eastern practice of yoga has come to shopping plazas in almost every small town in America. More than that, someone wanting to start yoga often has a bewildering choice of yoga studios and styles of yoga classes to attend. Many people think of yoga as merely a physical practice – a handy way to get fit and perhaps if you’re lucky, flexible too! While this is certainly true, the practice of yoga postures (asana) is only one of the eight ‘limbs’ of yoga as outlined by Patanjali in the Eight Limbed Path of Yoga many

Natha Yoga 200 hour Teacher Training. This tantric lineage yoga is taught on the sacred grounds of Kashi Ashram in Sebastian, Florida and is scheduled for seven weekends starting Feb 17, 2017.

centuries ago. The goal of practicing all eight limbs is the essence of yoga which is union with God (Samadhi). If you would like to learn more about yoga and how to incorporate it into all parts of your life, consider joining the Kali

Call 800.226.1008 x 109 for more information. If you don’t have time to commit to the teacher training, there will be a January Yoga Retreat, January 27-29, 2017.

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newsbriefs MY TIBET: A Rare Exhibit Of Tibetan Buddhist Artifacts From “The Roof Of The World” With Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche

xtraordinary art awakens something sacred, timeless, and unimaginable within us all. It is a mirror of our innermost being. Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche, eminent scholar and renowned Buddhist master, brings his world to Palm Beach County through a rare exhibit of Tibetan Buddhist art and ritual artifacts on Friday, December 2nd and Saturday, December 3rd at Unity in the Gardens Church, 550 Bush Road, Jupiter, FL, 33458. Tibetan Buddhist art and ritual serve as an inspiration and refuge that is not meant to be worshipped, but engaged. It is an intricate map of the vast simplicity and wonder of our own heart and mind— a gateway to glimpse the possibility of personal transformation that leads to lasting happiness and peace. Presented by the Padmasambhava Buddhist Center, this two day event highlights Ven. Rinpoche his life and stories held in sacred art and ritual - as he opens the exhibit on Friday evening and in his Saturday evening talk

entitled Tibetan Buddhist Art and Ritual. The exhibit and gallery walk will include over 200 rare artifacts and monastery pieces collated from several private collections. Exhibit events will also include a video showing of the CBS Special on Tibetan Buddhism and the Padmasambhava Buddhist Center, wine and hor d’oeuvres receptions, and a companion silent auction that previews Friday and concludes Saturday evening. (Please see the complete schedule of events below.) All are welcome as the exhibit is one that will be enjoyed by the general public, artists, historians, and those with ecumenical and cross cultural interests. As a holder of the complete Nyingmapa lineage of ancient Tibet, Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche is fully versed in Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana Buddhism, and is a master of Dzogchen, the most advanced tradition of meditation practice in Tibetan Buddhism. He is the author of several learned works in Tibetan, and has coauthored over 26 Dharma books in English with his late brother Khenchen Palden Sherab Rinpoche. For decades, Khenpo Rinpoche has traveled extensively within the United States and throughout the world, giving teachings, empowerments, and personal guidance at numerous meditation retreats. His unique understanding of our modern life, combined with his boundless heart of compassion, enable him to help others with great wisdom and love.

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS MY TIBET: A RARE EXHIBIT OF TIBETAN BUDDHIST ARTIFACTS FROM THE “ROOF OF THE WORLD,” with Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche. Unity in the Gardens Church, 550 Bush Rd. Jupiter, FL. 33458 Art Exhibit Opens Fri, Dec. 2, 6-9pm Exhibit Blessing Ceremony by Ven. Rinpoche. Gallery Walk featuring a unique collection of over 200 monastery art pieces. Wine & Cheese reception in the gardens. Art Exhibit Continues Sat, Dec. 3, 2-9pm: Gallery walk open all day. Afternoon reception in the gardens. Sat. Evening Gala, 5-9pm: Gallery Walk continues. 5pm - CBS video, “Tibetan Buddhism and Padmasambhava Buddhist Center.” 6pm - Talk on My Tibet by Ven. Khenpo Rinpoche. Wine & Hor d’oeuvres Reception. Gallery closes at 9pm. Companion Event: Silent Auction of an array of secular & spiritual offerings. Friday 6 - 9pm: Silent Auction previews. Saturday 2 - 8pm: Silent Auction is open for bidding until 8pm. Daily suggested donations: $10; Seniors & Students $8. *Info & RSVP’s 561-547-4711 www.pbdc.net

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newsbriefs Annie Appleseed Project

he Annie Appleseed Project has been providing information on lifestyles, complementary and alternative Cancer therapies online since June 1999. One part of the mission is to report on educational cancer meetings so that others know what studies are being done and if changes are happening. In October, we wrote a summary of The Truth About Cancer conference, held in Dallas, TX. We‘ve been offering summaries of conferences and events for over 17 years. You can find this on our website www.annieappleseedproject.org under Meeting Summaries. Or visit our active Facebook page where we post studies and articles of interest almost daily. (Twitter@annieappleseed). You can opt in to our (more-or-less) monthly e-newsletter. Another aspect is to help people begin to make healthier life choices. We are not health coaches, we are Cancer Patient Advocates in an all-volunteer nonprofit. But we study the evidence to bring to you. Our 3 Steps 4 Health can be shared with your family members or friends who have not yet chosen to be healthy. Step 1 is to Eat ONE more fresh fruit or vegetable every day. Step 2 is to Take a Walk daily (can really be any type of physical movement you/they enjoy). Step 3 is to take 7 Deep Breaths when stressed, before treatment or bedtime. This is the start of better health. If you are currently receiving conventional treatment for any type of cancer, we have an evidence-based Handout for Reducing Toxicities. It can be downloaded (FREE) from the Information by Cancer Types dropdown menu (top of our website page). On that page is also (scroll down) a Handout specifically formulated for families of children in treatment. Studies have shown that chemotherapy and radiation can damage children’s bodies in ways that may last for decades. Many of the items we talk about in the Handout, are recognized by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) but too few Oncologists are aware enough. Think of CoQ10 for heart protection, Turmeric/curcumin anti-inflammation and radiationprotective, daily exercise (at any level) and much more.

Annie Appleseed Project presents 11th Annual Evidence-based Complementary & Alternative Cancer Therapies Conference (West Palm Beach)

March 2-4, 2017 www.annieappleseedproject.org 561-749-0084 ORGANIC food, exhibits, giveaways & more...

March 2-4, 2017 we will host our 11th Evidence-based Complementary & Alternative Cancer Therapies conference in West Palm Beach. The cost for a 2 ½ day conference is $249 – includes 3 ORGANIC meals, giveaways worth $100, networking, interesting and informative Speakers, access to Exhibitors, and more. Registration is required – visit our website www.annieappleseedproject.org for all information. (Professionals can receive CNEs or CEUS). You can also reach us at 561-749-0084 and speak to Ann F. (founder and president, Annie Appleseed Project). Remember all we do (except the conference) is free of charge. We try to answer all questions. We wish you well.

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newsbriefs Southeast Florida’s Gem of an Art Show

ot Works 8th annual Boca Raton Fine Art Show™ takes place January 28 & 29, 2017 in downtown Boca Raton. Voted top 100 art shows in America – up to 175 professional artists exhibit to sell his/her art in all discipline – paintings, sculpture, clay, glass, digital, jewelry, wood, fiber, photography, mixed media and more. All work is original and personally handmade by the artist who is at the show. The Boca Raton Fine Art Show™ is juried by professionals with 120+ combined years’ art show and/or art education experience. Criteria for selecting the artists is based on originality, technique/execution and booth appearance. There is something for everyone, in all price ranges. While at the show, if you enjoy someone’s work, feel free to introduce yourself to the artist who will be in his/her booth. As you will see many original and unique art pieces, the artists would be happy to tell you more about his/her work and explain what inspires him/her to do what they do. As part of our commitment to bring art education into the community, the Budding Artist Competition for students in grades 6-12 or ages 9-19 is integrated into the art fair. Sponsored by Institute for the Arts & Education™, the competition gives budding, young artists a golden opportunity to begin learning the rules of being part of a professional art show and exhibition. It exposes students to the entrepreneurship of creating his/her art for a living – doing something he/she loves to do, and, most importantly, how to do it. The art show provides these budding artists with an unmatched learning experience, and exposes families to artwork that they would not have otherwise seen. The 2016 Budding Artist contest included 40 applications from 11 area schools. Painter Zaki Knapen was the Budding Artist judge. Criteria for judging youth art was based on similar criteria for judging the professional artist awards – which was technique/execution and originality. Zaki explained why he chose the winners, and provided professional consultation to the Budding Artists who inquired. Zaki said “If you do not win, and creating art is what you love to do, do not give up. Even the best artists never get accepted into all the art shows they would like to do, nor do they win prizes in all the art shows they participate. Congratulate those who did win.” 2016 Budding Artist winners: $100 Best Budding Artist Sarah Khambalia, Drawing, Age 16, Yeshiva High School $50 Budding Artist Awards of Excellence: Pierce Hermann, Photography, Age 16, Boca Raton Community High School Meir Lazar, Painting, Age 15, Yeshiva High School Jessica Pan, Drawing, Age 17, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Students in grades 6-12 or ages 9-19 are invited to enter his/her

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gorgeous ribbon - which is the same size ribbon received by the professional artist award winners! Budding Artist awards are announced on Sunday, January 29, at 3pm under the Budding Artist tent. Everyone is welcome to join us. In addition to the great art, Potions in Motions, a local award-winning caterer will be featuring gourmet bites in the artist village, as well as craft beers and fine wines. Take a break and enjoy great food while listening to music in Sanborn Square Park. Jason Savino, Owner of Potions in Motions says, “We are here because we are such a huge part of the Boca community and thrilled to be part of a beautiful show which gives so much back to the community. We look forward to seeing you there.” While at the show, be sure to visit Cadillac’s display in Sanborn Square Park and enter-to-win a $500 piece of art work they are giving away! The Boca Raton Fine Art Show™ is sponsored by Hot Works, LLC, a professionally produced fine art fair with a na-

tional standing and reputation. The Institute for the Arts & Education, Inc. is the associated 501(c)3 non-profit organization which focuses on visual arts, diversity, fostering art education among young students, and community enrichment. Our goal is when you leave the show, to think about the wonderful time you had at the Boca Raton Fine Art Show™ - how every single detail is paid attention to – clean show, great location, wonderful art, gourmet food, student art education, top-notch quality, great weather and hopefully a new piece of art to enjoy. What a great way to spend a Saturday or Sunday afternoon in January! The Boca Raton Fine Art Show™ is located in downtown Boca Raton, on Federal Highway at Palmetto Park Road and in Sanborn Square Park. Event hours are Saturday, January 28 and Sunday, January 29 from 10am-5pm daily. There is free admission. Plenty of street parking and at City Hall. More information can be found at www.hotworks.org. See Art, Love Art, Buy Art! See you there!

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newsbriefs Audubon Society Of The Everglades (Ase) Receives Two State Awards

he Audubon Society of the Everglades (ASE), a chapter of the National Audubon Society and Florida Audubon, is the proud recipient of the Chapter of the Year Award from Florida Audubon. In addition, ASE Chapter President Paton White was awarded Florida Audubon’s Paton White, President of the Audubon annual Leadership Award. In the Society of the Everglades (Palm Beach words of Eric Draper, Executive County Audubon Chapter) awarded the Director of Audubon Florida, 2016 Florida Audubon Leadership Award. “Audubon Society of the Ever- L to R: Jacqui Sulek (Florida Audubon - Chapter Conservation Manager) Paton White (Audubon glades has done a remarkable Society of the Everglades President) Celeste job of building a new leadership dePalma (Florida Audubon- Everglades Policy Associate) Eric Draper (Florida Audubon- Executeam and refocusing on conser- tive Director) vation. Once more Audubon is an effective force in Palm Beach County.” Paton White believes that the Chapter of the Year Award recognizes ASE’s “extraordinary commitment to building a community of fun, education and conservation.” Executive Director, Eric Draper, has stressed that we walk in the footsteps of those that go before us and create a path for those that come after us. Audubon Society of the Everglades has a proud history, and follows in some remarkable footsteps. Accepting the award, Paton White shared key factors in the success of ASE, including what the expansion of the board of directors has enabled the chapter to accomplish. Paton acknowledged Susan Snyder for the role she played in keeping the chapter active for decades. She also acknowledged Vice Presidents Susan McKemy and Scott Zucker for their dedication and commitment to moving the chapter forward in communications and technology and building an engaged conservation team, which is currently working to save Palm Beach County's treasured ARM Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge. Paton White received the Leadership Award for her key role in building a new leadership team and renewing the organization’s focus on conservation. About Audubon Society of the Everglades: Founded in 1966, Audubon Society of the Everglades is a chapter of the National Audubon Society and Florida Audubon focused on Palm Beach County. The chapter creates opportunities for Audubon members and others to meet and share their common interests. ASE fosters a culture of conservation in Palm Beach County through education and advocacy, focusing on the conservation of birds and other wildlife and their habitats. Organized and run entirely by volunteers, ASE has over 2000 members, runs over 120 field trips annually, and offers a wide variety of creative, informative, science-based events, programs, groups and activities for all ages. For more information about Audubon Society of the Everglades, please visit their website: www.auduboneverglades.org/ or their Facebook page: www.facebook.com/AudubonEverglades/

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fter 14 beautiful years in Boca Raton, Yintang, The Sanctuary of Healing and Harmony, has moved to a pristine, tranquil, spacious new residence on Atlantic Avenue. Kim Guerrise, experienced Acupuncture Physician and Yintang Director, is honored to announce several healing modalities now offered at The Sanctuary. Joining The Sanctuary is long-time Delray healing establishment, Cafe of Life. Dr. Elias Forma is a highly-respected chiropractor and healer. His vision is to assist patients in achieving wellness and living their passion. Café of Life is a place that thinks radically different about health, healing and well-being. It is about people, life and living. A place here health, life and human potential are honored and focused upon at all times, a place where the public is being “Served The Exceptional Chiropractic Experience.” The Café of Life is a vision that was established from the idea to create a unique healing experience different from the traditional model. With an increasing demand for wellness, shifts of lifestyle and increased human performance, the concept for Café

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newsbriefs The Call of the Day Taps into Our Authentic Self

odi Hershey’s new book The Call of the Day focuses on what is taking place today spiritually and how we are called to tap into our authentic self to individually and collectively do our part in, what she asserts is, humanity “moving from our familiar Third-Dimensional ego self into a Fourth Dimension soul self, with the ability to reach higher levels of awareness and consciousness.” “Now more than ever, we are called upon to qualify our lives,” says Hershey. “It is a time when we are asked to find our true soul self, which is our home, our connection to the universal life force. We are asked to open our hearts so that we are able to see all that was intended to be. This is ‘the call of the day’.” Hershey is a graduate from the University of Miami with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education. She is a trained hypnotherapist in basic, advanced and past-life regression. For more than 15 years, she has provided support as a hypnotherapist, psychic/intuitive reader and spiritual counselor. For more information, email Joy@JoyJourneyOfYou.com or visit TheCallOfTheDay.org.

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newsbriefs RELEASE OLD HABITS AND SUCCEED WITH ADVANCED HYPNOSIS

ave you ever wanted to change a habit, yet just seemed unable to break the pattern? Well, just about everyone has, so you're not alone nor are you simply too weak willed. When you consciously want to make changes and you find that old habits are getting in your way, you experience struggle because those old habits are held in place by your subconscious mind. When the conscious and subconscious minds are in conflict, the subconscious usually wins. That’s because when we repeat internal messages or behaviors for a period of time, the subconscious accepts them as something that should continue, and as a result, they become almost second nature. For instance, when you first started driving, you had to use your fully engaged conscious mind to coordinate everything; watch traffic lights and other cars, apply the brakes at the right time, etc. Now your subconscious mind is in charge of driving most of the time. You can talk on the handsfree phone, change the radio station, and drink your coffee. Hopefully not all at the same time, but you get the idea; your subconscious mind learned how to drive and is just going through the motions, while your conscious mind does other things. Actions that once took all your conscious attention have now become habitual. Habits are patterns deeply stored in the subconscious, often times accompanied by stored beliefs and emotions as well. They’re automatic responses. If you’ve tried and failed to change any habit through will power alone, it isn’t always easy due to this automated programming. During hypnosis, with advanced mindset reframing techniques, a shift of information occurs in the brain that cannot occur in a purely conscious state. This is why we

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The Gift of Light “And as we let our own light shine, we give other people permission to do the same.” – Nelson Mandela

e are entering that season when we celebrate the Light in so many beautiful ways. In homes, churches and synagogues, we light candles on Christmas Advent wreaths, Chanukah menorahs and Kwanzaa candelabras. We bedeck our homes with holiday lights. Some build bonfires to celebrate the Winter Solstice. Light is everywhere. While beliefs about the symbolism of this holiday “light show” vary, the Light generally represents Spirit entering our material world—bringing us love, hope and guidance. That Light of Spirit originates from our Source—and there’s a beautiful spark of that Light within each of us, waiting to shine, based on the choices we make each day. We can each be the light for one another and the world. By the way we treat each other and all living things in our daily lives, with a caring word or a small act of kindness—even just by listening—we can each give hope to another who may be “walking in darkness.”

“You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.” – Kahlil Gibran Maybe someone on your holiday shopping list could really use some help. Does a family member need someone to drive him to medical appointments or grocery shopping? Give a certificate for a number of rides. Does a harried mother need a break? Give her a coupon for some nights of free baby-sitting. How about agreeing at home or at work to give each other What I Like About You letters? Imagine how healing that would be for your family or co-workers who haven’t always gotten along. By giving of yourself you can create far more warm, lasting feelings than exchanging ties or knick-knacks, and you will experience the ripple effect as the light spreads far and wide. You can also give a gift of reflexology. Reflexology is both extremely pleasurable, deeply relaxing and therapeutic. It is be done fully-clothed, except for removing shoes and socks. A session

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“At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.” – Albert Schweitzer If one hallmark of this season is Light, another is giving. The desire to give is a wonderful thing! Though you may have experienced how stressful holiday shopping can be, as we try to find just the right present for each member of our family (often an extended family!), as well as for friends, colleagues and business associates. Yet the gift of yourself—of the light that shines through you—can be much more meaningful and memorable than material gifts. Perhaps you have a unique “gift” that you can share with loved ones, like writing a funny poem, singing a song, playing an instrument, drawing a sketch. natural awakenings

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A Cup of Peppermint Tea Boosts Alertness

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esearchers from Northumbria University, in England, have discovered that drinking peppermint tea can improve working and long-term memory. After 180 healthy adults filled out questionnaires about their mood, they were selected at random to consume one of three drinks—peppermint tea, chamomile tea or water— and then rested for 20 minutes. The subjects were then tested for memory and other cognitive factors and given a second mood questionnaire. Those that drank peppermint tea exhibited improvements in both types of memory and were more alert than the other two groups. The participants that drank chamomile tea displayed reductions in both memory and attention functions compared to the others. Researcher Mark Moss, Ph.D., notes, “The enhancing and arousing effects of peppermint and the calming, sedative effects of chamomile observed in this study are in keeping with the claimed properties of these herbs and suggest beneficial effects can be drawn from their use.”

Fracking Linked to Asthma Attacks

Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree. ~Roy L. Smith

esearchers from the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health have found that individuals living close to a natural gas hydraulic fracking site have a significantly higher occurrence of asthma attacks. The study examined health records from the Geisinger Health System, a healthcare provider in Pennsylvania, where the fracking industry has experienced incredible growth of more than 9.000 natural gas wells in the past decade. The records of more than 35,000 Geisinger asthma patients between the ages of 5 and 90 were studied between 2005 and 2012. Patients that reported attacks were mapped and studied in relation to the fracking well locations, and the results compared with other patients not reporting attacks in the same year. The researchers discovered that those that lived in close proximity to multiple or larger active natural gas wells were 1.5 to four times more likely to experience asthma attacks. Brian S. Schwartz, a medical doctor and a professor in the Department of Environmental Health Services at the Bloomberg School, in Baltimore, Maryland, was the senior author of the study. He states, “We are concerned with the growing number of studies that have observed health effects associated with this industry. We believe it’s time to take a more cautious approach to [fracking] well development with an eye on environmental and public health impacts.”

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esearchers from the University of São Paulo Medical School, in Brazil, have found high levels of tinnitus, a ringing or buzzing in the ear, and hearing loss in adolescents that use ear bud speakers. They examined the hearing of 170 students between the ages of 11 and 17 and asked them about their experiences with tinnitus in the previous year. More than half of the respondents had experienced the condition. The principal investigator for the study, Tanit Ganz Sanchez, an associate professor of otolaryngology at the medical school, notes that the prevalence of tinnitus among adolescents should be viewed as an early warning of a serious hearing loss risk. She says, “If this teenage generation continues to expose themselves to very high noise levels, they’ll probably suffer from hearing loss by the time they’re 30 or 40.”

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Bright Lights Encourage Healthy Eating

esearch published in the Journal of Marketing Research links bright light to healthier food choices. The study observed 160 diners at four separate metropolitan locations of a chain dinner restaurant between 6 and 8 p.m. Two of the restaurants used bright lighting (250 lux luminance) and the other two locations had dim lighting (25 lux luminance). The researchers found that diners at the well-lit locations were more likely to choose healthy options such as baked or grilled fish and chicken than the patrons at the dimly lit restaurants. These results were replicated in a laboratory test of 700 college students where scientists attributed students’ healthier choices to the alert feelings that being in a bright room elicits.

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ranberries, a staple on most holiday tables, can help women reduce their risk of urinary tract infections (UTI). A recent study published in the journal Phytotherapy Research tested the impact of consuming whole-cranberry fruit powder on women that had experienced two or more UTIs in the previous 12 months. Of the 182 study participants, 89 were given 500 milligrams of the cranberry powder daily for six months. The remaining 93 women ingested a placebo. The cranberry group reported significantly fewer infections than the placebo group. In addition, it took the women in the cranberry group more time to develop a first UTI than the women in the control group.

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study in the journal Pediatrics, published by the American Academy of Pediatrics, has found that the common childhood habits of thumb sucking and nail biting can reduce the risk of adolescent and adult allergies. Researchers followed more than 1,000 individuals from 5 through 32 years old, monitoring these two habits at ages 5, 7, 9 and 11. The subjects were tested for allergies at 13 using a skin-prick test and again at 32. Of all participants, 31 percent were frequent thumb suckers and nail biters, and those children had a lower incidence of allergic reactions than the others. These results support a hygiene hypothesis suggesting that early exposure to microbial organisms reduces the risk of developing allergies. Duplass/Shutterstock.com

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Sea Mammals Update 2016 was a mixed year for whales and dolphins and by extension, humans. Marine Biologist Sylvia Earle states the importance of ocean health this way: “With every drop of water you drink, every breath you take, you’re connected to the sea. The ocean is the blue heart of the planet. There’s still time, but not a lot, to turn things around.” Scientists have discovered a new, black-colored species of whale that’s one-third the size of a Baird’s beaked whale. Yet to be named, it’s rarely seen, feeding in deep canyons in the Bering Sea. The oldest-known orca whale, Granny, at 105, swims Washington’s coastline. Wild orcas usually live 60 to 80 years; captives, 40 years at most. Iceberg, the only known adult white orca, age 22, was spotted in Russian coastal waters earlier this year. In 2013, a Korean marine park retrained five dolphins to feed naturally and released them into the sea, where they rejoined their original pod. Recent sightings found them thriving, affording hope for the 2,900 dolphins in marine parks, aquariums and zoos worldwide. Pink dolphins in Hong Kong’s bustling harbor remain endangered. In 2003, there were 158; by 2014, only 61. The Baiji River dolphin, only found in China, has been declared extinct. Vaquitas, small porpoises in the Gulf of California, declined from 97 in 2014 to 60 this year, most drowned in commercial fishing nets; it may be extinct by 2018.

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North American Species at High Risk The 2016 annual Audubon Great Backyard Bird Count in February (Audubon.org/ content/2014-great-backyard-bird-countsummary) and a report compiled by the North American Bird Conservation Initiative (StateOfTheBirds.org/2016) show that more than a third of all North American bird species are at risk of becoming extinct unless significant action is taken, especially ocean and tropical birds. The governments of Canada, the United States and Mexico created the North American Bird Conservation Initiative in 1999. More than half the species that rely on oceans and tropical forests are on a special watch list because of small and declining populations, limited ranges and severe threats to their habitats. The report pinpoints invasive predators such as rats and cats on nesting islands, as well as overfishing, pollution and climate change. Ways to address the problem include removing predators, expanding protected marine areas and reducing the amount of plastic products that end up in the ocean and can trap or choke birds. Many species such as long-distance migratory shore birds in coastal, grassland and arid habitats are declining steeply. The main causes are rising sea levels, coastal development, encroaching human activity and oil spills.

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Missouri Debuts Energy-Generating Pavers Missouri is rolling out a set of energy-generating photovoltaic pavers along a section of the iconic Route 66 highway in a sidewalk pilot project—the first on a public right of way—in the U.S. The street pavers were developed by Solar Roadways, a company created by inventors Scott and Julie Brusaw, which raised more than $2.2 million in crowdfunding in 2014 to bring their technology to market. The Brusaws claim that replacing all of America’s roads and parking lots with their solar pavers would generate more than three times what the country consumed in electricity in 2009. The Missouri Department of Transportation considered their own crowdfunding campaign to support their energy experiment; plans called for the hexagonal solar panels to be fully installed and operational by the end of this year. courtesy of Solar Roadways

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Satellites Reveal Unexpected Plant Growth The study Greening of the Earth and its Drivers, published by an international team in the journal Nature Climate Change, shows significant greening of a quarter to one-half of the Earth’s vegetated lands based on satellite data from the past 33 years. This represents an increase in leaves on plants and trees that produce sugars using sunlight energy to mix atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) with water and nutrients from the soil. These sugars are the source of food, fiber and fuel for life on Earth. More sugars are produced when there is more of this greenhouse gas in the air in a process called CO2 fertilization. About 85 percent of the Earth’s land is free of ice and covered by vegetation, currently encompassing 32 percent of the planet’s total surface area. Lead author Dr. Zaichun Zhu, a researcher from Peking University, in China, states, “The greening over the past 33 years reported in this study is equivalent to adding a green continent about two times the size of mainland USA, and has the ability to fundamentally change the cycling of water and carbon in the climate system.” The effect may serve as a carbon sink to help counter climate change. Source: Boston University

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The UK-based nonprofit Global Challenges Foundation’s annual report on global catastrophic risk (Tinyurl.com/ GlobalExtinctionReport) has found that the risk of human extinction is higher than we might expect. The Stern Review (Tinyurl.com/The-Stern-Review), the British premier government report on the economics of climate change, estimates a 0.1 percent risk of human extinction every year. “We don’t expect any of the events that we describe to happen in any specific 10-year period. They might— but on balance, they probably won’t,” says Sebastian Farquhar, director of the Global Priorities Project. United Nations-approved climate models estimate that temperatures might rise six to 10 degrees Celsius, which pushes the probability of extinction beyond 3 percent, even with a considerable decrease in carbon emissions. Nuclear war, natural disasters such as volcanic eruptions, genetic engineering gone awry and pandemic plagues figure in too, but the biggest threat might be the ever-increasing human population. According to a paper published in the journal Nature by Elizabeth Hadly, a professor of environmental biology at Stanford University, such growth has followed the trajectory of a typical invasive species and suggests there may be a looming global population downturn. Still, humans are capable of exponentially growing their population several times over through the invention of new technologies and cultural shifts, regardless of Earth’s natural carrying capacity.

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Venezuela has passed a law that imposes some of the world’s toughest regulations on genetically modified organisms (GMO) and patenting of seeds in order to consolidate national food sovereignty, regulate the production of hybrid seed, reject the production, distribution and import of GMO seeds and ban transgenic seed research. Canada’s Centre for Research on Globalization describes it as one of the most progressive seed laws in the world. The country intends to establish a national seed system to implement the new law. The group will monitor and sanction any agricultural violations, with a focus on the protection of traditional seeds. Source: gmwatch.org

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Hospital Allows Cats and Dogs Pet dogs and cats are visiting with their seriously ill owners, reducing stress and improving morale, at the Juravinski Hospital, in Hamilton, Ontario. The Zachary’s Paws for Healing program, the first of its kind in Canada, was founded by Zachary Noble and his aunt, Donna Jenkins. Before each visit, the animals are thoroughly cleaned so as not to introduce harmful germs, and brought in on covered, wheeled carts away from all other patients during their one-hour weekly visits. The all-volunteer program plans to offer foster care to pet owners that enter the hospital for treatment. Learn more at ZacharysPawsForHealing.com. 30

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During the holiday gift buying season, it’s good to recall the days of old-fashioned toys. Simple, wooden toys made with non-toxic paints are far safer than those sprayed with varnishes and paints containing lead and volatile organic compounds. Plastics can emit unhealthy chemicals used during manufacturing, which also produces environmental pollution. Pieces can break off, possibly injuring soft skin, or be consumed by toddlers with dangerous results. A recent report by Environment California, a research and policy center, found that products designed for babies and young children, such as soft plastic teethers, bath accessories and others, contain phthalates. Many toys require batteries containing heavy metals like mercury and cadmium. ChasingGreen.org recommends eco-conscious makers of toys available at GreatGreenBaby.com, including organic cotton stuffed animals; BabyBunz.com, featuring sustainably harvested cherry wood rattles and organic Egyptian cotton animals; and GreenToys.com, with play meal cookware and serving pieces made from bioplastic, consisting of a corn and starch resin. Here are other factors to consider. Educational toys can “enhance language, conceptual understanding and numerical and spatial cognition,” according to a study in the journal Mind, Brain and Education. Six-to-8-year-olds can gain an appreciation for archaeology playing with Smithsonian toys available at Barnes & Noble and BarnesAndNoble.com. PristinePlanet.com sells wood puzzles, solar-powered robots and board games from the Golden Gate National Park Conservancy. The Discovery Channel Store has safe toys and books for kids. Follow age guidelines in choosing gifts, advises Steve Pasierb, president and CEO of the Toy Industry Association. “Age-grading has nothing to do with how smart a child is—it’s based on the developmental skills and abilities at a given age and the specific features of a toy.” Practice conservation while saving money by canvassing thrift and consignment shops for classic card and board games.

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LOVING LARGE Scientists Say We’re All Connected by Linda Sechrist

rue love is not something reserved exclusively for soulmates, couples, children, friends or family. Observations by sages for millennia and by enlightened scientists more recently are increasingly aligned with the point of view articulated by renowned meditation teacher Jack Kornfield that true love and awareness—a sense of universal connectivity and the idea that divinity, or the sacred, is found in all things—are indistinguishable.

Scientific View

This state of being, generally denoted by strong feelings of love or acceptance toward others, brings us into contact with universal energy which connects all of humanity with the natural world. Clues to our united commonality are explored in two 21st-century books, Love 2.0: How Our Supreme Emotion Affects Everything We Feel, Think, Do, and Become, by Barbara L. Fredrickson, Ph.D., and A General Theory of Love, by medical doctors Thomas Lewis, Fari Amini and Richard Lannon. These authors explore the brain science that’s related to love and awareness. 32

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Although trying to grasp love intellectually may be like eating soup with a fork, the authors of A General Theory of Love cite feelings as a good starting point. Fredrickson describes love as “the momentary upwelling of three tightly interwoven events: a sharing of one or more positive emotions between you and another; a biochemical synchrony between your and the other person’s biochemistry and behaviors; and a reflected motive to invest in each other’s well-being that brings mutual care.” Fredrickson, director of the Positive Emotions and Psychophysiology Laboratory at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, believes love is a complex physiological response; a “positivity resonance.” She describes key factors in love’s ability to biologically transform us as oxytocin, a hormone active in social bonding and attachments, and the vagus nerve deep within the brain stem that connects with numerous organs, including the lead “character” in this relationship, the heart. The neural synchrony of positivity resonance between the brains of two individuals is a connected oneness that Fredrickson notes is far more ubiquitous

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than previously thought possible. Her research shows that it requires only connection, not the intimacy or shared history that comes with any special bonds. Micro-moments of the connected oneness we feel as life-giving reverberations occur via shared smiles or laughter, a common compassion or an engaging story. Humans all hunger for such moments. The prerequisites are perceived safety and authentic sensory connection with another, even if it’s fleeting. In Fredrickson’s perspective, such neural coupling is a biological manifestation of oneness in which a habitual focus on “me” expands to a life-expanding “we”.

During their 30-year friendship, Bob Staretz collaborated with astronaut Edgar Mitchell, Sc.D., the lunar module pilot on Apollo 14 and founder of the Institute of Noetic Sciences, to research and write “The Quantum Hologram and the Nature of Consciousness,” published in the Journal of Cosmology. Their scientific theory explains how all of creation learns, self-corrects and evolves as a self-organizing, interconnected holistic system through love. “Without exception, everything in nature exists and works together in total balance, resonance and harmony, interacting as one. From this perspective, Edgar and I reached the obvious conclusion—the organizing principle of the cosmos is agape love, an ultimate form of unconditional love that accepts all things existing in nature without regard to conditions, expectations, shortcomings, flaws or faults,” explains Staretz. The former executive director of Eternea, an organization focused on spiritually transformative experiences and the study of consciousness, Staretz says individuals that undergo such an experience attest that loving one another and all of nature, of which we are a part, is the central reason for our existence. Anita Moorjani’s latest book, What

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If This Is Heaven? reiterates the life lesson she learned from her dramatic neardeath experience in which she identified herself as a state of pure consciousness connected with everything in the cosmos. She clearly heard: “Your only work is to love yourself, value yourself and embody this truth of self-worth and self-love so that you can be love in action. That is true service, to yourself and to those who surround you.” This message continues with her, and she explains that by not loving ourselves, we are denying the part of God that expresses itself through us. An overarching insight from her life-changing journey is, “Unconditional love is a state of being, not an emotion. It’s not just one side of the coin—it’s the whole coin.”

If the doors of perception were cleansed, everything would appear to man as it is, infinite. ~William Blake

How-to Resources Interest in this deeper perspective led The Shift Network, which offers online transformative education, to host a recent Advanced Teachings for Truly Loving Yourself with Margaret Paul, P.h.D., co-author of Do I Have to Give Up Me to Be Loved By You? Many others are working to spread the word about a larger sense of lifegiving love, including Cleveland, Ohio, intuitive psychologist Debra L. Reble, Ph.D., author of Being Love: How Loving Yourself Creates Ripples of Transformation in Your Relationships and the World. She says, “Our soul’s purpose is to be and express love. We dream of love, yearn for love and make love, but rarely do we realize that we are love, a source of divine energy.” Reba Linker, a New York City life coach and author, hosts a Leaders in Self-Love Facebook page and the Paint Yourself into The Picture online coaching show. Linker’s philosophy on love resembles that of New Thought leader Michael Beckwith, minister, author and founder of the Agape International Spiritual Center, in Culver City, California—to discern that our true nature is love is to know that we are created in the very image and likeness of love, the essence of life itself.

Gary Sinclair, author of Healing Memories in Seconds, views his life from an altitude of oceanic oneness. His 35 years of study in a field that uses energy to heal spirit, mind and body led him to develop Soul Link, a memory energy therapy. His work is changing the face of therapy for those with post-traumatic stress disorder and led to the revelation, “Love pulls whatever it touches to its highest potential.” Teaching what he knows “beyond a shadow of a doubt” helps to shift his students’ worldview. “All of creation is made up of electromagnetic energy vibrating at different frequencies. We are energy beings who can learn to manage our energy to heal ourselves. We are all connected by omnipresence, the energy of love, a heart connection of life. Consciously choosing this

awareness allows us to be ‘love living life.’” Kamini Desai, director of education for the Amrit Yoga Institute, in Salt Springs, Florida, lends her yogic perspective to love. “We are each a wave on the ocean of existence. Even though we are separate waves, we carry the essence of the same ocean. When that essence manifests in us as spirit, its quality is a healing force of love surrounding our cells, causing our heart to beat and regenerating our organs. This intelligence guides and directs the universe in the same manner that it heals and maintains our body. In yoga, we learn to listen to its subtle voice so that we can follow its urges and energetic impulses to the source from which it springs.” The perceptions of California’s HeartMath Institute founder Doc Childre, dedicated to helping people access their intuitive insight and heart intelligence, are generally aligned with those of Fredrickson. Both approaches recognize how order and balance in the nervous system and smooth, harmonious and coherent heart rhythms enhance our ability to clearly perceive a far larger universe of experience. The ensuing connections widen the windows of perception to view ourselves as no longer separate, but part of a unified whole. Accumulated micro-moments of love communicated through synchronized gazes, touches and vocalizations forge a shared subjective appreciation of connection and oneness. We feel ourselves embodying positive resonance and experience easier and more immediate rapport in familial, familiar and even new relationships. We discover abundant opportunities to feel love, loved and loving as we make ourselves available to them. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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atigue due to physical or mental exertion is common in those beleaguered by stress, poor eating habits and insomnia, struggling to balance the needs of family and career and too often using caffeine and other stimulants to artificially rebound energy. James L. Wilson, Ph.D., a doctor of chiropractic and naturopathy, educates medical professionals about an even more serious health issue he identifies as “adrenal fatigue”; it’s characterized by below-optimal adrenal function induced by an overload of such stressors. Our two walnut-sized adrenal glands, one atop each kidney, produce vital hormones that help control heart rate, blood pressure, digestion and many other functions, including how the body deals with stress.

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In his book, Adrenal Fatigue: The 21st Century Stress Syndrome, Wilson sheds light on the scope of the problem. “The fact that adrenal fatigue is unrecognized by conventional medicine has left millions of people suffering from an untreated problem that interferes with their ability to function normally and capacity to enjoy life. For those whose adrenal glands are ‘running on empty’, even something as basic as happiness seems almost out of reach,” comments Wilson, who resides in Tucson, Arizona. Individuals suffering from adrenal fatigue are most concerned about their low moods, energy, mental acuity and libido, for which conventional medicine typically prescribes antidepressant and anti-anxiety drugs. These medications do nothing to revive adrenal functioning. This faulty condition also affects weight gain and a propensity toward the development of some diseases, including fibromyalgia syndrome. “Your resiliency, energy, endurance and very life depend on the proper functioning of the adrenals,”

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Wilson says. We’ve inherited our sympathetic nervous system and its stress response of fight-or-flight from our prehistoric ancestors. It hasn’t evolved to differentiate between an acute threat to survival and the chronic threats from looming deadlines, financial pressures and other modern-day worries. “The adrenal stress response to physical danger or any perceived psychological threat is identical—the release of norepinephrine and epinephrine responsible for cascading physiological reactions,” explains Dr. Vijay Jain, who treats fatigue from an integrative perspective at his Mind Body Wellness Center, in Palm Coast, Florida.

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Adrenal fatigue is mainly a self-induced health problem that doesn’t just appear. It results from an accumulation of ongoing choices that we can change. Jain applies ayurvedic principles to reestablish balance in the body’s three prominent mind-body types that influence personal well-being. These are known as vata, pitta and kapha. For people primarily characterized by vata and pitta typology, fatigue is the result of being overactive and burning the candle at both ends. For those with kapha constitutions, fatigue is the outcome of a sedentary lifestyle with insufficient movement and eating the wrong foods for them. He further recommends getting more sleep with regular bedtimes, practices such as yoga nidra meditation, pranayama (yogic breathing) and a slower-paced yoga practice with longer-held meditative poses, as well as massage and a diet designed to restore our biological energies, or doshas, to a balanced state. “Depending on a patient’s constitution I advise some to slow down and burn 50 percent less of their candle, while I tell others to increase their physical activity and improve their diet.” Jain also recommends a type of ayurvedic purification and detoxification treatment that involves a series of five therapies including massage and herbal treatments. Performed in sequence, these allow the body and mind to drop into a state of peacefulness. Acupuncture treatments are also helpful, along with a regimen of adaptogenic herbs such as ginseng, schisandra and ashwagandha, according to Jain. In Happy Healthy Thyroid: The Essential Steps to Healing Naturally, author Andrea Beaman writes about how she recovered naturally from adrenal fatigue. To restore energy and vitality to the body, she further recommends the healing practices of hatha yoga, qigong and tai chi. “These modalities build energy, whereas power yoga, and cardiovascular exercises drain energy in fatigued individuals,” advises Beaman. She notes that it can take six months to two years to restore desired energy levels. Beaman counsels individuals with behavioral characteristics that make it more challenging to burn less of their candle. She grabs their attention with the critical nature of their situation. “‘You are in and out of life in a blink. If you’re exhausted at age 48, how are you going to live a vibrant, happy and exuberant life right up to the finish line?’ That generally works,” she says.

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he earliest signs of adrenal fatigue are low energy and the need for several strong shots of caffeine to kick-start the morning or get through an afternoon slump. If these symptoms arise, take steps to begin nourishing, restoring and de-stressing the adrenal glands. Eliminate stressors. Reevaluate daily schedules to make room for a regular session of yoga, meditation, tai chi or qigong. Establish a regular sleeping schedule aligned with the body’s natural cycle. Slipping between the sheets no later than 10 p.m. can mean better and deeper rest. Make dietary changes, starting with 40 grams of protein each morning. Limit the intake of stimulants, including caffeine. Eliminate sugar and processed grains. Add adaptogenic herbs and organic coconut and olive oils to dishes and food preparation. Eat nutritious foods such as greens and brightly colored vegetables. As a result, blood sugar and insulin levels will take fewer rollercoaster rides, easing the work of the adrenals. Refrain from over-exercising. Excessive cardio or endurance training is hard on the adrenals, so substitute more relaxing forms of exercise. Practice calming mindfulness and deep, controlled, diaphragmatic breathing.

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very January, we rally our hopes, vowing that this time our New Year’s resolutions will finally stick. However, “If you don’t have a plan, plan to fail,” says Kansas City, Missouri, personal trainer Jake Albracht. We can make our health and fitness goals for 2017 a reality instead of just wishful thinking. Find a good trainer. “A personal trainer provides a helpful base of knowledge because the hardest part for most people is a lack of planning and diligence in following up. Trainers can step in to help a client achieve their goals,” says Albracht. Jeanne Rankin, assistant strength and conditioning coach at the University of Kentucky, in Lexington, adds, “A personal trainer can also help you set lofty goals that you wouldn’t have considered on your own due to fear of failure in achieving them.” Secure personal attention. Individual attention is invaluable. Albracht notes, “There’s nothing like the instant feedback with technique, information and support that one-on-one training provides.” Rankin adds, “In ongoing individual evaluation, a personal trainer can see exactly what’s going well and what isn’t, 36

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providing a better assessment than in a group.” “Group settings can also be positive and mimic a team environment, but a one-on-one relationship allows for a deeper bond of trust. Sometimes that can make all the difference in the world,” Albracht explains. Ask questions. If engaging a personal trainer isn’t in our available budget, they are often willing to answer a few burning fitness questions. Most of us have had volunteer teachers at some point in our lives that expected nothing in return because they loved sharing what they know. It’s a slower process, but can be a viable option. Set realistic goals. “I tell clients that structuring a program of specific goals will always trump a non-structured program,” says Albracht. “They need to fill out a goals sheet and develop a personal model that is repeatable, sustainable and successful. We use the SMART acronym for specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and timely.” Sometimes writing things down is just what’s needed to make them actually happen. “When you look at pictures of famous people in magazines, realize that the images have been Photo-

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LIBATIONS Restorative Drinks Revive Good Cheer by Judith Fertig

uring jam-packed special occasions like holidays, our drinks should multitask, too. We need festive tipples to refresh us without overdoing it, restore equilibrium if we overeat or drink or revive us when we’re feeling low from a seasonal cold or flu. In addition to traditional offerings that family and friends might expect, why not add a new and improved signature drink to everyone’s repertoire? These feel-good beverages, featuring winter fruits high in vitamin C, anthocyanins, therapeutic herbs and fresh ginger, deliver delicious boosts to help us feel our best.

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The season of hospitality is happily also the season of pomegranates, blood oranges and Meyer lemons (a sweeter, thin-skinned, aromatic variety). These vibrant fruits give a taste of good cheer to anything we can pour, shake, muddle or simmer. Whether we offer fresh-squeezed blood orange juice in the morning, a nonalcoholic cocktail of pomegranate juice and sparkling water, or a squeeze of Meyer lemon juice in a hot toddy or tea, the tart flavor is a sure pick-me-up. The red color in antioxidant-rich blood oranges and pomegranates indicates the presence of anthocyanins, compounds that might help prevent cancer and heart disease, as well as treat eye disorders, according to an article published in the Journal of Biomedicine and Biotechnology. Meyer lemons are a good source of vitamin C, essential for producing collagen needed to support the formation of new bone, blood vessels, ligaments and tendons, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

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After an evening of over-imbibing, our systems need to reboot. The stomach needs help in processing alcohol, plus we may be dehydrated and feeling a little queasy. Filtered water, coconut water or a sweet, caffeine-free coffee or carbonated beverage of the lemon-lime variety rehydrate, as well as help our digestive system break down and flush out the alcohol. According to Registered Dietitian Aicacia Young, in Austin, Texas, founder of ClimbHealthy.com, the simple act of drinking water before we go to bed can assist in the recovery process. Research published in the Food & Function journal found that lemon-lime soda helps the body metabolize alcohol better by speeding up its ability to process the compound aldehyde dehydrogenase, the main cause of hangover symptoms. For nausea and motion sickness, ginger or peppermint tea can help, according to studies in the American Journal of Physiology and the French Prescrire International.

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Sometimes the stress of holiday to-dos, often combined with travel, can lower the resilience of our immune system. When we feel symptoms of a cold or flu coming on, the classic hot toddy can help us feel human again. The alcohol in whiskey is a natural decongestant; plus, it helps get us to sleep. Honey soothes and perky lemon juice gives us hope that we’ll feel better the next day. Judith Fertig writes cookbooks and foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS. Connect at JudithFertig.com.

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The best holiday drinks are festive and taste great. They should also be easy to fix. Here are five to get us started.

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Meyer Lemon Hot Toddy Yields: 1 serving

Fresh Hot Ginger Tea

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In a champagne flute, pour a jigger of gin, the juice of half a blood orange and a squeeze of Meyer lemon juice. Top up with champagne. Courtesy of Kathryne Taylor, a whole foods and vegetarian blogger; Search CookieAndKate.com.

Bring 2 cups of water to a boil, and then add 1 small knob of fresh ginger, precut into thin slices. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Strain out the ginger slices and serve in a mug.

Bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Remove from the heat. Stir in the juice of half a Meyer lemon, a tablespoon or two of honey and a jigger of whiskey. Serve hot in a mug. Courtesy of Judith Fertig, Alfresco FoodAndLifestyle.blogspot.com.

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Fresh Hot Peppermint Tea

Holiday Sangria Yields: 8 servings

Combine 1 liter of cabernet sauvignon, a quart of pomegranate juice, ¼ cup agave nectar, 1 thinly sliced Meyer lemon and 1 thinly sliced pear in a pitcher. Add ice and stir. Pour into glasses to serve.

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Bring 1 cup of water to a boil. While it’s boiling, place 7 to 10 fresh organic mint leaves in a tea cup. Pour the hot water over the mint leaves and let them steep in the cup for 5 minutes. Strain out leaves as desired, and enjoy.

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rista Tippett helps us ponder the meaning of life as host and executive producer of On Being, the award-winning weekly radio program and podcast produced in Minneapolis for more than 400 public radio stations. The bestselling author of Einstein’s God: Conversations About Science and the Human Spirit has been acclaimed for thoughtfully delving into the mysteries of human existence. Her latest book, Becoming Wise: An Inquiry into the Mystery and Art of Living, reflects upon how spirituality intersects with science, technology, health, art and politics. This daughter of a Southern Baptist minister first launched her show, originally titled Speaking of Faith (also the title of her first book), on Minnesota Public Radio/American Public Media in 2003. Today, Tippett continues to discuss faith, spirit, inner growth and what it is to be human with leading authors, thought leaders and pioneering change makers. She also hosts online classes and a blog.

How has On Being evolved to reflect existing dimensions of spirituality that have proven surprising? I am fascinated with how spiritual life and religious identity have evolved in the last decade. This part of life is more fluid than it’s ever been in human history. We are the first generation that didn’t inherit religious identity like we do a

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hometown. We craft our spiritual lives and choose our faith, even if it’s the faith of our families. In many that don’t claim a religious affiliation, especially Millennials, I encounter a spiritual curiosity and ethical passion akin to religion at its best. Because seekers dwell both inside and outside of traditions, my life of conversation stretches beyond boundaries in ways I did not expect when I began. I also never imagined that I’d interview physicists, evolutionary biologists and neuroscientists exploring territory previously reserved for theologians and philosophers. Together, they are illuminating the ancient questions related to our place in the cosmos; the nature of human freedom and consciousness; even beauty and the reality of mystery.

Which guests do you feel have resonated the most with listeners and why? A show that seems to have touched more people most deeply is my interview with the Irish poet, philosopher and author John O’Donohue just before he died in his early 50s. He radiated such an unusual combination of qualities: wisdom, tenderness and playfulness; mysticism, theology and a raw Celtic earthiness. He’s someone who could speak of God with great wildness, strangeness—and authority. He inspired with his vision of beauty as a

human calling and somehow embodied it for the listener. I meet all kinds of people that keep that show on their playlist and listen again and again. In general, my favorite guest is the most recent person interviewed. At the moment, it’s Jimmy Wales, the Wikipedia co-founder, who stunned me with his insistence on kindness as the virtue that’s made this nonprofit’s ethos and accomplishments possible. Another is civil rights veteran Ruby Sales, who wisely works to uplift the human drama of our political/ social moment, like the way we must come to be as articulate about what we love as about what outrages us.

How do you see people’s awakening sensibilities influencing local and global issues? I am drawn to the notion that we are in the adolescence of our species. The globe right now is like a map of the teenage brain, prone to recklessness and destruction in places and simultaneously possessing vast potentials for creativity and advances. So many are relentless in telling the story of destruction that it seriously colors how we tell the story of our time. I stand among those shining a light on the abundant beauty, goodness and courage in our world so these become more visible and evident at a global level.

Are you optimistic about the future? I am hopeful about the future. My life of meaningful conversation has led me to re-imagine the meaning of hope. It has nothing to do with wishful thinking, but rests on the lives of beauty and goodness I see everywhere I turn. It’s a choice—a more exacting and courageous choice than cynicism or resignation. The pain and fear alive in the world surface as anger and violence, and some of us are called to be calmers of fear. We must create the world we want our children to inhabit and do so together. Hope isn’t an option on this path; it is one of our primary resources for getting there. Randy Kambic is a freelance writer and editor in Estero, FL, and regular contributor to Natural Awakenings.

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hen sugar was a commodity only the wealthy could afford, “visions of sugarplums” danced in the heads of children ensconced in Clement Moore’s ’Twas the Night Before Christmas. Now, cheap candy is everywhere and not all that special. What is special is making memories aligned with contemporary traditions while enjoying naturally sweet, healthy treats that kids will remember helping to create. “It’s important to limit sugary snacks, even during the holidays,” says Claire McCarthy, a Boston Children’s Hospital pediatrician, Harvard Medical School assistant professor of pediatrics and senior editor for Harvard Health Publications. She is also a mother of elementary school kids. “We need to use the opportunity—any opportunity these days—to teach children and families about eating healthy.” 42

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Healthier Holiday Snacks Mothers Amy Roskelley and Natalie Monson, of Provo, Utah, agree that raising healthy kids is a challenge. Dealing with picky eaters, getting family members to exercise and sourcing organic baby care products are all in a day’s work for them. It’s why they founded SuperHealthyKids.com. Subscribers have access to meal plans, recipes and healthy parenting tips. Recent advice includes ditching prepackaged popcorn (listing unpronounceable ingredients) and instead making the treat at home—popping kernels in coconut oil and topping the result with maple snickerdoodle flavorings. Many moms turn to online boards for party ideas. Fun photos posted there guide kids in creating naturally sweet treats, such as fresh fruit skewers shaped like elves or magic wands in-

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“Building a gingerbread house is a timehonored tradition for many families,” says Jacquie Fisher, a Kansas City, Missouri, mom who masterminds the educational blog and kid-friendly adventure postings at KCEdventures.com. Learning to construct the edible structure is intriguing fun. “Testing out how to balance the walls, construct a roof and put together a fun little structure is the perfect intro to some basic physics principles,” she notes. Because she’s not a fan of sugar icing and candy add-ons, Fisher’s kids connect over how to make Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’s stable with wholewheat graham crackers “glued” together with a homemade maple caramel mixed with coconut milk. They decorate using dried fruit, nuts, dry cereal and flaked coconut.

Christmas Stocking Stuffer and Hanukkah Gelt For healthy alternatives to sugary candy, savvy parents source sweet treats made with 100 percent fruit juice and fair trade chocolate available at health food stores and markets. Registered Dietitian Abbie Gellman, in New York City, reinvents the Hanukkah gelt, or foil-wrapped chocolate coins, that Jewish children traditionally receive. She flattens dried apricots with a kitchen mallet, dips them in melted dark chocolate and then sprinkles the treats with sea salt. We can always make wonderful memories true to the spirit of holiday traditions, and do it today in a healthier way.

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pop. Once the test kernels start to pop, add the rest, cover and allow to pop, shaking occasionally until popping slows to a near stop. Pour the popcorn into a large bowl and set aside.

Maple Snickerdoodle Popcorn Yields: About 5 cups

Popcorn: 1 tsp coconut oil, melted ½ cup popcorn kernels Maple Snickerdoodle Topping: 1 Tbsp coconut oil 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup ½ tsp cinnamon Sea salt to taste Heat the coconut oil in a medium saucepan, with a lid, over medium heat. Add 3 kernels of popcorn and wait for them to

For the topping, whisk together the coconut oil, maple syrup and cinnamon, until well combined. Pour over the popcorn and mix well. Sprinkle the top with a few pinches of sea salt, mix again and taste. Serve immediately making additional sea salt available. Courtesy of Amy Roskelley and Natalie Monson, SuperHealthyKids.com/ maple-snickerdoodle-popcorn.

Apricot Gelt

Yields: 12 servings (6 pieces per person) 1½ lb dried apricots 1 lb dark chocolate chips 1 Tbsp coarse sea salt Using a heavy skillet or mallet, flatten

apricots to ¼-inch thickness and set aside. Place chocolate in the top of a doubleboiler over simmering water and stir until the chocolate has melted. Dip each apricot in chocolate, coating ½ to ¾ of the apricot. Place on wire racks set over parchment or wax paper and sprinkle with sea salt. Let stand until set. Transfer apricots to baking sheets lined with parchment or wax paper and refrigerate until firm. The gelt may be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to three days. Adapted from a recipe by Abbie Gellman, SPECertified.com/blog/view/ apricot-gelt-recipe.

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Fruit Skewer Elves Yields: 12 servings

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12 cocktail sticks or short bamboo skewers 12 seedless green grapes 12 strawberries, hulled 1 firm banana, peeled and cut into 12 thin rounds 1 mozzarella stick, cut into 12 rounds

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For each skewer, thread a green grape to the bottom of the skewer to create the elf face. Top with a round banana slice to make the pale trim around the hat, then an upside-down hulled strawberry to form the pointy hat. Add a mozzarella round to make the pompom at the point of the hat. Serve right away.

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For each skewer, thread a green grape 3 inches from the bottom of the skewer, leaving room to hold the wand. Next, thread a chunk of pineapple, then another grape. Thread a strawberry, pointed end up. Add a slice of starfruit to make the star on the end of the wand. Serve immediately.

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Graham crackers Small paintbrushes Assorted fresh and dried fruits for decoration, such as blackberries, pomegranate arils and kiwi fruit Dry cereal, such as Rice Chex, and flaked coconut for decoration Pecan halves for roof shingles Vegan Maple Caramel “Glue”: 1 cup canned coconut milk (shake the can well before opening and measuring) 3 Tbsp maple syrup 1 tsp vanilla extract Pinch sea salt For the vegan maple caramel, place all ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir until the mixture comes to a boil. Keep cooking until the caramel thickens and darkens to a caramel color, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and let cool until just warm to the touch, then use for glue. If you like, make the caramel mixture ahead, store in the refrigerator and then microwave until just warm. Dab the bottom of 1 double graham cracker with the maple caramel glue; then attach it to a dinner plate to make the stable floor. Glue on three walls, a fence and a roof. When the structure is solid, use more warm caramel mix to attach the desired decorations on the stable, fence and perhaps a courtyard out front. If necessary, reheat the edible glue in the microwave. Let dry for 1 hour. Courtesy of Jacquie Fisher, KCEdventures.com/blog/healthygingerbread-house-ideas.

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A Gorgeously Greener Holiday Fresh Thinking About Décor by Avery Mack

ature’s holiday decorations can transcend cliché pine wreaths or farmed trees to make highly personalized indoor décor that supersedes traditional greenery. Yet mistletoe, holly leaves and berries, eucalyptus, poinsettias, tree needles, acorns and a cut tree’s water reservoir can be harmful to both pets and children. Here are some better choices.

The Tree

For smaller spaces or to make a statement, try grouping topiary trees of varying heights draped with solar twinkle lights and small ornaments or fresh flowers to create a focal point in a bay window. “A lemon-lime cypress lends another burst of unexpected color on an entry hall table,” says freelance floral designer Janet Corrao, in Nutley, New Jersey. “It smells good, too.” Plants six inches tall work well. Corrao suggests setting the pots in colorful, inexpensive metal buckets from 46

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craft stores for added glamour. Unless deemed a hazard to active kids or pets, set up a mid-sized stepstool on a table or open a six-foot ladder in a corner and hang ornaments down the center space; add garlands and lights and set potted flowers and small gift boxes on the steps. Search “alternative Christmas trees” at Pinterest.com for more ideas. Another option uses hedge-like plants in lieu of a tree. Consider an English or Japanese boxwood plant or evergreen lilly pilly, and then trim to the desired size and shape. Plant it outdoors as weather and climate permit.

The Table

“While we were working on a photo shoot, the photographer decided to include a Christmas scene. I was able to add fresh greenery from the property to the red ornaments and white orchids that I’d brought along. It made a striking cen-

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terpiece running the entire length of the table,” says florist Angie Zimmerman, of Angie Zimmerman Designs, in El Dorado Hills, California. “For the fireplace mantel I used branches with red berries to add height on either side of the central mirror and then duplicated the centerpiece design between them.” A festive table can be dressed with appealing edibles. Use a bread wreath as a base and stud it with skewered basil leaves, cherry tomatoes and small balls of fresh mozzarella cheese for an easy, self-serve, Caprese appetizer. A colorful dish of balsamic dressing or another dip in the center, along with small plates and holiday napkins, completes the offering. For a sit-down dinner variant, place a few Caprese skewers in small, clear, glass vases along the table with individual finger bowls of dip. Flat-leafed green parsley sprigs add another special touch. Zimmerman further suggests using deep-red Roma apples, cored, as candle holders. Make living place cards with small pots of herbs. Chalkboard paint identifies the plant and guest seating. Also consider colorful painted pots sporting a small cactus. Transform oranges into aromatic pomanders by scoring the rinds with a citrus stripper in a spiral, circle or other pattern. Use a small nail to make holes and stud the fruits with whole cloves. Adding seasonal greenery and sterilized pine cones makes a beautiful and fragrant centerpiece.

The Front Door

“I love to use pine cones for centerpieces,” Corrao says. “Our weather is cold enough that I don’t have to worry about bugs when collecting cones in the neighborhood.” For warmer climates, bake the pine cones for 30 minutes in a 200-degree oven to melt excess sap, kill insects and fully open them. Sold online or in kitchenware stores, a bay leaf wreath offers cheer at the door. After the holidays, hang it in the kitchen for easy access. “Kumquats, lemons, tangerines, small oranges and crabapples add color to green wreaths,” notes Corrao.

Garlands

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greenery with carnations or other lighthued flowers colored with the juices of fresh, canned or frozen fruits and veggies—red from cranberries, beets and cherries; yellow and orange from yellow onions and carrots; purple from blackberries; green from spinach; pink from strawberries; and blue from red cabbage or blueberries. Freshly cut the flower stems and put them in the liquid from crushed produce or the can to absorb color. Hang garlands out of reach of young children and pets. Navjot Kaur, of Navjot Designs, in Chicago, says, “We all have greenery in our yard or patio gardens that can be used for the holidays. It’s fun to alter the design based upon what is available.” Imagination and inspiration can spark new, greener traditions. Connect with the freelance writer via AveryMack@mindspring.com.

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A backyard agility course can complement or even substitute for walks. It’s easy to make with weave poles, jumps and tunnels. Vary the order of the obstacles and run alongside the dog to call out each one. When it’s excessively wet, cold and icy or hot outside, create an indoor agility course. Use blankets and upturned chairs for tunnels, cardboard boxes to designate a weaving trot and a hula hoop for jumps. Set it up on top of rugs that foster firm footing. Balance can also be improved with exercise balls. While some dogs only see a soccer game, others try to balance on the ball, strengthening core muscles like their humans. Learning doga, or yoga for dogs, incorporates a canine’s natural trainability, flexibility, mimicry of human moves and desire to please. Kristen Corral, who’s also certified in animal massage, teaches Anima yoga fusion classes for people and pets of all ages in Las Vegas. “Anima means an expression of one’s true inner self,” she explains. “We work on balance and never force the dogs into poses. They’re excited during the first sessions, but as you move and breathe together, it becomes a calming and relaxing activity.”

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Floor exercises with the help of a dog also helps strengthen core muscles. Do leg lifts and teach the pet to walk under a raised leg to ensure it stays raised for the proper amount of time. Incorporate fetch games with sit-ups; throw the toy when sitting up and accept it back while reclining. Alternate arms—the dominant one has better aim, while the other one adds steps for the dog as it runs to fetch an errant toss. For chair exercises, use a toy to lure the dog under the chair, moving it from side-to-side, simultaneously working the waistline. Fetch lets the dog chase the toy before dropping it in front of the chair, giving the owner’s core muscles a workout when bending to pick it up each time. Dogs love to play hide-and-seek. It’s easy with two people; one holds the dog while the other hides. If solo, teach the pet to sit until a timer goes off before starting the hunt. “I ask Felix, my mixed-breed dog, to hold a sit-stay while I go hide,” says Chantelle Wallace, a professional writer who volunteers to exercise animals at Skyline Pet Care and Fitness, in Austin, Texas. “Hide and seek activates both mental focus and physical exercise.” Dancing to favorite tunes expends lots of energy. Dogs may perform obedience moves to the beat or, like humans, dance like nobody’s watching. Scientists at the University of Missouri are among those that have found that music improves moods, too. Teaching a dog to help around the house impresses everybody and takes advantage of bad weather to catch up on chores. They can tour a laundry basket to bedrooms, pick up trash or place items for recycling in a bin. Select individual items to be carried up or down stairs for a muscular workout. Take some tips from Jesse, a most helpful dog, at Tinyurl.com/HouseholdHelpPooch. When our will to exercise is wavering, an eager dog will help keep an exercise routine interesting and on track. The dog’s goal is always to have fun with their favorite person.

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osemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is a wonderful, pungent, aromatic, “camphoraceious”, evergreen, indigenous to the Mediterranean region and now cultivated all over the world, including a nice big bush in my very own Florida garden. The botanical name Rosmarinus is derived from Latin for “dew of the sea”, referring to its pale blue flowers and its origins around the Mediterranean Sea. Rosemary is propagated by seeds, cuttings, and divisions of roots. It does best in a light, rather dry soil, in a sheltered location with sun. It can grow up to about five feet high, with bluish, sometimes pink or white flowers, and can live for 30 years or more. It is the Rosemary leaves, which look a bit like pine needles,that are harvested and dried.

“There’s Rosemary, that’s for remembrance.” Shakespeare’s Hamlet to Ophelia Rosemary has been used since ancient times, and one of its more well known qualities was for strengthening the memory, hence its use as a sign of fidelity for lovers. It has been used for everything from weddings, banquets, festivals, cooking, religious ceremonies, incense and magic spells, to funerals. At weddings, it was first dipped in scented water and then entwined in the wreath worn by the bride. The wedding guests also received a Rosemary branch, gilded and tied with silken ribbons, as a sign of love and loyalty. A minister named Roger Hacket, in his 1607 sermon entitled “A Marriage Present” spoke eloquently from the pulpit: “Speaking of the powers of Rosemary, it overtoppeth all the flowers of the garden… It helpeth the brain, strengtheneth the memorie, and is very medicinable for the head. Another property of the Rosemary is, it affects the heart. Let this Rosmarinus, this flower of men, ensigne of your wisdom, love and loyaltie, be

carried not only in your hands, but in your hearts and heads.” Sir Thomas More wrote: “As for Rosemary, I let it runne all over my garden walls, not onlie because my bees love it, but because it is the herb sacred to remembrance, and, therefore, to friendship; whence a sprig of it hath a dumb language that maketh it the chosen emblem of our funeral wakes and in our burial grounds.” Rosemary was cultivated and found in so many kitchen gardens that it came to represent the dominant influence of the woman of the house: “Where Rosemary flourished, the woman ruled.” In Spain, Rosemary is revered as one of the bushes that gave shelter to the Virgin Mary in her flight to Egypt, and it is called “Romero”, the Pilgrim’s Flower. Rosemary has long been regarded as a safeguard from evil throughout the Mediterranean. Rosemary was often burned in the room of a sick person, and in French hospitals it is customary to burn Rosemary and Juniper berries to purify the air and prevent infection. It was placed in courtrooms to prevent “jail fever”. It has been carried by mourners at funerals and cast on to the coffin before burial. Here are some more good quotes from an old book called Bankes’ Herbal by Miss Rohde: “Take the flowers thereof and make powder thereof and binde it to thy right arme in a linen cloath and it shale make thee light and merrie.” “Take the flowers and put them in thy chest among thy clothes or among thy bookes, and moths shall not destroy them.” “Boyle the leaves in white wine and washe thy face therewith and thy browes, and thou shalt have a faire face.” “Also put the leaves under thy bedde and thou shalt be delivered of all evill dreames.” “Also if thou be feeble, boyle the leaves in cleane water and washe thyself and thou shalt wax shiny.” “Make thee a box of the wood of Rosemary and smell it and it shall preserve thy youth.” And from the Grete Herbal: “Rosemary – For weyknesse of ye brayne. Against weyknesse of the brayne and coldnesse thereof, seethe rosemarina in wyne and let the paycent receve the smoke at his nose and keep his heed warme.” In more recent times, scientists at the University of Cincinnati claim that the scent of Rosemary is an effective memory stimulant. Sounds like our braynes need more of that! The medicinal oils from Rosemary contain several important

compounds, including: rosmarinic acid, diterpenes, triterpenes, and flavonoids.

Rosemary has many medicinal uses today, including:

• Antimicrobial • Antiviral • Antifungal • Anticancer: it cut in half the incidence of lung, breast, and colon cancer in lab animals • Spasmolytic: eases the spasms of the gall bladder and the small intestine in animal studies • Circulation: improves circulation when rubbed on the skin • Hypertension: reduces blood pressure • Stomach upset • Loss of appetite • Rheumatism. Unproven claims of Rosemary use include: headaches, dysmenorrhea, exhaustion, dizziness, wound healing, eczema, and sciatica. Rosemary is used in shampoos to lighten blonde hair, condition and tone all hair. It is used in the preparation of Eaude-Cologne. It makes great wreaths and potpourris.

Contraindications: Rosemary should not be used medicinally during pregnancy, but as a spice it’s okay.

Precautions and adverse effects: contact skin allergies can occur. The rosemary oil is usually quite concentrated, so it should not be used internally, in general.

Dosage: • • • • •

Tea: 1 teaspoon of dried leaves per cup of boiling water, then strain after 15 minutes (tea may be taken several times per day). Tincture (1:5) single dose: 20-40 drops Liquid extract (1:1) single dose: 2-4 ml Externally: semi-solid and liquid forms with 6-10% essential oil Bath additive: 50 grams of dried leaves to 1 liter of hot water added to a full bath.

“Rosemary comforteth the cold, weak and feeble brain in a most wonderful manner.” (Gerard) 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. natural awakenings

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THURSDAY DECEMBER 1 SPECIAL EVENT: Twelve Days of Christmas Sale- Save an Amazing 50% to 80% off different items each day. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more information call 561-630-2280.

infinite love, and felt-sense gratitude. Join Rev. Taylor Stevens every Thursday from 11:15 am12:00 pm. Love Donation accepted.

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Vision Workshop w/Dana Stone Thur 7-8:30PM Cost $25 or $20 by 11/30. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter. com. To register or for more information call 561-630-2280

Yoga on the beach 5-6pm w/ Kirtan at 6pm - Join us for a beautiful evening on the beach as we welcome back Richard Masla from the Ayurveda Health Retreat with a donation-based Yoga class and a Kirtan and bonfire following. Just Breathe Wellness Studio, 350 Celestial Way, Juno Beach, Fl 33408 (561) 951-1904

Booksigning at 7 pm. Andrew Gross will speak and sign One Man $26.99. Murder on the Beach Mystery Bookstore, Pineapple Grove, 273 NE 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444, Phone: 561-279-7790.

Booksigning at 7 pm. Fred Lichtenberg will speak and sign Murder 1040: The Final Audit 15.00. Murder on the Beach Mystery Bookstore, Pineapple Grove, 273 NE 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444, Phone: 561-279-7790.

Women’s Growth Group in Boca Raton from 7:00-9:00 pm. Energy exercises, meditation, lessons in Spiritual Law from Dan Millman, sharing and laughter in a safe community. Facilitated by Colleen Haney at Communicating Energy Wellness Institute, 370 W. Camino Gardens Blvd, Boca Raton, FL, 3rd Floor Conference Room. For details email: bocacolleen@aol.com. (Suggested donation of $20)

Private Psychic Readings w/Countess Nadia Starella Fri 2-6PM. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter. com. To register or for more information call 561-630-2280

SPECIAL EVENT: A TRANSFORMATIONAL BREATH® WEEKEND. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more information call 561-630-2280 Reclaim Your SuperpowersTM w/Jamar Fri 6-9PM, Sat 9-5PM, Sun 9-12PM Cost $349 or $299 by 11/25 or $249 by 11/18. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more information call 561-630-2280 Yin Live Music with Leslie Glickman at Yoga Journey Studio from 6:00-8:00pm on the 5th Floor of the Wyndham Hotel Boca. Take the journey inward and explore the deeper parts of yourself. You will PAUSE, BREATHE, NOTICE and FEEL your way through your mind and body. Beginner & advanced students welcome. This long, slow, deep practice is all levels and presented in a candle lit room with live music. 2 hours of bliss! Investment - $30 (Event sells out... we suggest you PRE-REGISTER) at www.yogajourney.com. **PLEASE NOTE THAT CANCELLATION MUST BE MADE 24 HOURS OR MORE PRIOR TO DAY OF WORKSHOP TO

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SATURDAY DECEMBER 3 ROCK YOUR DECEMBER STARS! with Trish Vidal. Every month brings us a unique planetary pattern that we can take advantage of to fulfill our intentions. We will pay special attention to the most important aspects occurring this month, discuss how the monthly new moon can help create new beginnings for us, and explore the issues highlighted by the monthly full moon. We will then see how this month’s planets can be maximized by seeing how they interact with your chart and to further brainstorm potentialities. Please arrive early to provide your birth information: Date of birth, location, and time.2:00 - 4:00 PM, $20 prepaid, $25 at the door, at The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www.thecrystalgarden.com. Call 561-369-2836 to attend. Greenlands Holiday Health Event- Stay healthy during the holidays with us! 11:00-4:00pm. Come join Greenlands for a fun filled day with Local Businesses Giveaways and Prizes, Samples throughout the Store, Gift With Purchase, Raffle Basket Drawering & Professional Makeup Application. We will end the day with a special Crystal Singing Bowl & Alchemy Meditation at 5:00pm w/ Tecia Linville. Cost: FREE. Greenlands Health& Wellness, 2000 North Federal Hwy. Delray Beach, Fl 33483 Phone :561.921.4238 Native American Hand Drumming Circle with Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed blood Cherokee; 4:30pm to 6:00pm, Donation. Traditional Native American style drumming Ceremony with hand drums, rattles and singing of Lakota Prayer songs; no drumming experience required. Native American style drums and rattles are available to borrow. A spiritual experience suitable for everyone. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. Registration required: call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com AYURVEDA 101 w/ Richard Masla - 10am -1pm - Join us as we explore the fundamentals of Ayurveda and discuss the 5 elements and the Doshas in detail and how we can utilize the teachings of this ancient practice in daily life. $49 Please call to reserve your space. Consultations available by appointment following workshop (pricing additional). Just Breathe Wellness Studio (561) 951-1904

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to Oneness. Sundays: Meditation 10:00 am, Celebration 10:30 am, Various Workshops, 12 – 2 pm. On-going classes throughout the week. Details at Www.cslpalmbeaches.org , 561-676-7997 GreenWise Community Room, Upstairs, 11231 Legacy Ave, PBG

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

KUNDALINI YOGA AND MEDITATION & GONG BATH with Sunny at the RED TENT. 10:45-12:15. Enjoy Kundalini Yoga, Mudras, Mantras and Kriyas. Open and Align your chakras so your Kundalini energy rises and you bring everything in your mind, body and spirit into balance. RSVP by phone at 702-553-6819 or pay at www.redtentwellness.com. Only 25 spots available. $20 4838 NW 2nd Ave. Boca Raton. /www.meditatewithsunny.com

Free Clinic - Practicing Imperfection with Lydia Merl @ Yoga Journey Studio, 1950 Glades Road, Boca Raton in the Wyndam Hotel (5th floor). 4-5 pm. A workshop designed to free your practice. With blindfolds on, we will look inward to see how striving for perfection masks our fears and keeps us separate. Moving through the practice with blindfolds on will expose our vulnerability and force us to make compromises. We will move slowly in a safe and grounded flow. The workshop will include a short discussion, a slow deliberate flow and meditation. For yogis, perfectionists and adventurous souls! www.yogajourney.com JOHN PRINCE PARK Walk Florida Trail Association, Inc., 2520 Lake Worth Rd, Lake Worth, FL. If you’re new to the Loxahatchee chapter, this is a good walk to meet people. Hike an hour. Contact: Paul Cummings, 561-963-9906. Public/Leisure.

SUNDAY DECEMBER 4 Sunday Worship Service – Rev. Justin Terry, Seminary teacher for United Metaphysical Churches , senior Pastor United Metaphysical Church and one of the youngest clairvoyant mediums in the US today. Experience an uplifting message. Healing 10:30AM Service 11:00AM 528 S. Haverhill Rd,. WPB 561-686-0217 www.unitedmetaphysical.org SUNDAY SERVICE at Unity of the Palm Beaches. Senior Minister Rev. Taylor E. Stevens’ uplifting sermons present practical spiritual teachings for a joyful, abundant and meaningful life. Our Broadway quality soloists along with our music team will bless us with their talent. We offer a Youth Program for children and teens. Food and fellowship follow the service in our beautiful social hall. Come join us and feel the love! Gather with like-minded people. Services are held at the beautiful Temple Israel, 1901 N Flagler Dr, West Palm Beach, FL 33407 (561) 833-6483 www.unitypalmbeach.com Service begins at 11:00 am. Affiliated with Unity Worldwide Ministries, Silent Unity and Unity Institute & Seminary. Center for Spiritual Living Palm Beaches. Are you looking or a community where you can be yourself? Enjoy community, be authentic and make a difference, Sundays at CSL Palm Beaches. December’s Theme: Journey

Make Your Own Magical Ornament w/Lori Chadwick Sun 1-3PM Cost $30 or $25 by 12/3. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more information call 561-630-2280 HIKE IN JONATHAN DICKINSON STATE Park Florida Trail Association, Inc., 16450 S.E. Federal Highway, Hobe Sound, FL. This is a fairly rigorous outing (around 7 to 12 miles) in JDSP. Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the front gate. Bring lots of water. Contact: Mary Miller, 561- 213-2189. Public/Moderate. AUDUBON SOCIETY OF THE EVERGLADES Wellington Preserve, 8am-10am , Easy walk, with boardwalk or paved level surfaces This is a long walk, more than 1½ miles. (Walt Hakenjos / Paul Thomas) To register or for more info visit: www.auduboneverglades.org

MONDAY DECEMBER 5 GUIDED MEDITATION: STRESS RELIEF AND DIVINE CONNECTION with Margaret Ann Lembo. Come experience a peaceful guided meditation to release stress and find inner peace. A unique focus will be used for each meditation. 6:00 - 6:30 PM, $5.00 suggested “love offering” per event, at The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www.thecrystalgarden.com. Call 561-369-2836 to attend. Noon Meditation Call. Free 30 min Lunch time meditation every Monday at 12:00 noon, EST. 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. This is a Complimentary Call Sponsored by Communicating Wellness Energy Institute. Psychometry Class – with Rev. Justin Terry, Medium – 7PM Psychometry is the art of holding an object or photograph in your hands and connecting into the energy of that object. Justin will teach you how to be able to feel, sense or see the energy connected with that particular object, and to give readings from that energy. No previous experience necessary, just come with an open mind. Please bring an object like an old piece of jewelry or other item etc that belongs to you or a loved one and a photo of someone that is the only on in the photo. $30 United Metaphysical Church of the Palm Beaches, 528 S., Haverhill Rd, WPB www.unitedmetaphysical.org 561-686-0217 MONTHLY CHAPTER MEETING of the Florida Trail Association, Inc. OKEEHEELEE PARK NATURE CENTER, 7715 Forest Hill Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL. Bring cookies for the cookie exchange and socialize with members and guests of the Loxahatchee Chapter. Social: 7:00 p.m., Program at 7:30 p.m. Topic to be announced. Contact: Margaret Brabham, 561-324-3543. Public/Leisure.

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TUESDAY DECEMBER 6 Psychic Development Class- with Rev. Vicki White, Certified Medium – Class is open to all levels of students. Practice messages, meditation and interpretation. One message to each attendee. Public is welcome. $10 donation. 7PM United Metaphysical, 528 S. Haverhill Rd. WPB. 561686-0217. www.unitedmetaphysical.org. Rauberts Energy Healing Technique private sessions with Energy Healer Pearl Rauberts are available today between 10:00am and 2:00pm; $60 for 1 hour session. Pearl will bring through the healing energy to help each person at all levels: body, mind, and emotions. Nearly 30 years experience in healing; trained in England and US. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. Please register ahead of time (sessions available other days also): call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com Reiki Healing Circle with Sound w/Karen Truhon Tue 7-8:30PM Cost $25 or $20 by 12/5. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more information call 561-630-2280.

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 7 De-Stressology Group in Boca Raton from 7-8:30 PM. Monthly group forming to reduce stress through a variety of tools and techniques. Come meet other men and women choosing healthier thoughts and lifestyles and tools to combat stress. Take time to relax and be refreshed with us. Facilitated by Colleen Haney and Eddy Rodriguez at Communicating Energy Wellness Institute, 370 W. Camino Gardens Blvd, Boca Raton, FL, 3rd Floor Conference Room. For details email: bocacolleen@aol.com or call Eddy at 561-506-4607 (Suggested donation of $20) Stone People Medicine Readings with Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed blood Cherokee. These are private one on one readings available between 10:00am and 3:00pm; $50 per 45 minute reading (please call to book your individual time slot, other days also available). Stone People have been used for millennia for receiving guidance from the Spirit world by Native Americans. If you need clarity on an issue, consider this old and profound reading technique. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. Must register ahead of time: call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@ hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com. Festival of Light - Holiday Meditation w/Maya Malay Wed 6:30-8:30PM Cost $25 or $20 by 12/6. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm

Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more information call 561-630-2280

THURSDAY DECEMBER 8 “Spiritual Wisdom on Relationships” Free Spiritual Café at 6:30 pm on Thursday, December 8th 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 visit www. eckankar.org. The Heart of Prayer: A non-process contemplative prayer experience consisting of heart-focused presencing prayer, silent meditation, requestresponse prayer support, and Namaste connective practice. The entire experience is contained and saturated with a deep state of shared reverence, infinite love, and felt-sense gratitude. Join Rev. Taylor Stevens every Thursday from 11:15 am12:00 pm. Love Donation accepted. Reiki healing private sessions with Pearl Rauberts, Reiki Master, Teacher & Practitioner are available today between 10:00am and 2:00pm; $60 for 1 hour session or $30 for 1/2 hour session. Pearl will channel Reiki healing to help each person: using her many years of experience, she will customize the session to meet each person's individual needs. Reiki helps heal body, mind and emotions. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. 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 Booksigning at 7 pm. Agatha, Poirot and Me. Sophie Hannah will speak and sign The Closed Casket: A Hercule Poirot Mystery 26.99. Murder on the Beach Mystery Bookstore, Pineapple Grove, 273 NE 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444, Phone: 561-279-7790. Group Gallery Readings and Energy Healing w/Loretta LoGrasso Thur 7-9PM Cost $35 or $30 by 12/7. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more information call 561-630-2280

FRIDAY DECEMBER 9 Messages from: The Ones Who Watch Over w/ Melissa Applegate. 5:30pm. Receive answers to your personal questions regarding your love

life, career, spirit guides, past lives, political, metaphysical and spiritual interests from "The Ones Who Watch Over," a group of light beings who have channeled through Melissa publicly and privately for over 25 years, delighting and enlightening audiences with their insight, wisdom and humor.Location- Greenlands 2000 North Federal Hwy, Delray Beach Fl 33483. 561.921.4238 Cost: Suggested Donation $15 Happy Hour Organic Wine Tasting from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Taste 4 different organic wines while snacking on delicious vegan, gluten-free, sugar-free hors d'oeuvres. Learn about the importance of drinking pesticide free, organic wine instead of conventional wine. Taste the difference! Win prizes! $5 off when you bring a friend. $15 per person. Make your reservation now. Call 561891-7527. Healthy Life Salon & Organic Wine Bar, 203 S. E. 1st Ave., Boca Raton, FL 33432

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REV. PEARL RAUBERTS 6073 Summit Blvd West Palm Beach 33415

Reiki Level I

2 day class Sun 1/15 & Sun 1/22 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm each day • Learn to channel healing energy for self and others

• Receive four Reiki attunements

• Learn the standard hand positions • Supervised practical work

• Experienced, well qualified teacher • Level I Certification

• Maximum of 8 people

Fee: $150 includes 2 detailed manuals Full details at:

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Introduction to Transformational Breath® w/Jamar Fri 6:30-9PM Cost $45 or $40 by 12/8. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more information call 561-630-2280

SATURDAY DECEMBER 10 Community HU Song HU, a love song to God, is a gift to the world. Tune into its many blessings and experience divine love. Join us on Saturday, December 10th 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) 4342003 or find us on www.meetup.com/ecankarinpalmbeach. You can learn more about HU at www.miraclesinyourlife.org. Reiki Level IIIA with Rev. Pearl Rauberts, Reiki Master & Teacher, 9:30am to 5:00pm, $200. This class can be taken on its own or as the first part of the full Reiki Master training (two further classes at a later date). You will receive the Reiki Master attunement, learn the Master symbol and learn many advanced Reiki techniques. Give and receive Reiki using these techniques in a small group with individual attention from a highly experienced teacher. You must have your Reiki I and II Certificates from classes taken in person not online. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach

Meditation Class & Healing Circle

Tuesday Dec. 13, 7:00 to 8:00pm

Dr. Dave, certified psychologist and hypnotherapist will discuss different types of meditation, and conduct a guided meditation with the class. Learn how meditation can change your life! Mary, certified Energy Healer will discuss different healing modalities, give individual healing demos and conduct a clearing meditation. See why Mary’s healings have been called “miraculous!” Love offering. Digits Wellness Spa & Salon 2247 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Suite 209, West Palm Beach

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33415. Please RSVP: call 561-333-3372, email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com, more details at www.rauberts.com Psychic Fair: Join us for a Very Special Psychic Fair! Sat 12-5PM. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter. com. To register or for more information call 561-630-2280 Yoga in the Park with Leslie Glickman. Every Saturday at Sanborn Square Park, Federal Hwy, Downtown Boca Raton 9 - 10 am. Free Weekly Community Yoga Event.

SUNDAY DECEMBER 11 Sunday Worship Service – Rev. Justin Terry, Seminary teacher for United Metaphysical Churches, senior Pastor United Metaphysical Church and one of the youngest clairvoyant mediums in the US today. Experience an uplifting talk. Healing 10:30AM Worship Service 11:00 AM. United Metaphysical Church, 528 S. Haverhill Rd. WPB 561-686-0217. www.unitedmetaphysical.org Community Acupuncture w/ Chip Sexton DOM. 1:30pm Community Acupuncture removes the barrier of cost from healing. You will sit in comfortable chairs in a room with others receiving acupuncture at the same time. You will have an individual consult and a treatment tailored to address your specific needs. Needles are placed in the hands, feet and head. Participants wear loose fitting comfortable clothing throughout the treatment. Location- Greenlands 2000 North Federal Highway, Delray Beach FL 33483. Cost: Sliding Scale $ 20-$40 CALL TO RESERVE A SPOT 561-325-8612 SUNDAY SERVICE at Unity of the Palm Beaches. Senior Minister Rev. Taylor E. Stevens’ uplifting sermons present practical spiritual teachings for a joyful, abundant and meaningful life. Our Broadway quality soloists along with our music team will bless us with their talent. We offer a Youth Program for children and teens. Food and fellowship follow the service in our beautiful social hall. Come join us and feel the love! Gather with like-minded people. Services are held at the beautiful Temple Israel, 1901 N Flagler Dr, West Palm Beach, FL 33407 (561) 833-6483 www. unitypalmbeach.com Service begins at 11:00 am. Affiliated with Unity Worldwide Ministries, Silent Unity and Unity Institute & Seminary. Medicine Wheel Ceremony for Standing Rock with Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed blood Cherokee; 1:00pm to approx 3:00pm, Donation. This Ceremony is open to all those who come in a respectful way and is dedicated to protecting

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MONDAY DECEMBER 12 GUIDED MEDITATION: STRESS RELIEF AND DIVINE CONNECTION with Margaret Ann Lembo. Come experience a peaceful guided meditation to release stress and find inner peace. A unique focus will be used for each meditation. 6:00 - 6:30 PM, $5.00 suggested “love offering” per event, at The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www.thecrystalgarden.com. Call 561-369-2836 to attend.

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De-Stressology Group in Boca Raton from 7-8:30 PM. Monthly group forming to reduce stress through a variety of tools and techniques. Come meet other men and women choosing healthier thoughts and lifestyles and tools to combat stress. Take time to relax and be refreshed with us. Facilitated by Colleen Haney and Eddy Rodriguez at Communicating Energy Wellness Institute, 370 W. Camino Gardens Blvd, Boca Raton, FL, 3rd Floor Conference Room. For details email: bocacolleen@aol.com or call Eddy at 561-506-4607 (Suggested donation of $20) Esoteric Astrology – with Rickey Joyce – 7PM Beginning Esoteric Astrology covering Sun Sign and the Souls Growth. The NonPlanetary Influences, the Moon Nodes, Chiron and much more. Bring your natal chart, if you don’t have one contact UMC in advance with your birth data. $25. Pre-register. United Metaphysical Church, 528 S. Haverhill Rd, WPB 561-686-0217 www.unitedmetaphysical.org Reiki Circle led by Reiki Master & Teacher Rev. Pearl Rauberts; starts at 6:30pm, Donation. Experience the healing power of Reiki to help body, mind & emotions! Open to those wishing to receive Reiki, we start with a guided meditation then each person has a short individual Reiki healing session with Pearl on a Reiki table. Please arrive promptly and you must register ahead of time (limited number of places). 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. To register: call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com

TUESDAY DECEMBER 13 All Message Service with Rev. Vicki White, Certified Medium – Billet service with personal questions answered from spirit and messages from loved ones who have passed will be brought to you. Public is welcome. $10 donation. 7PM United Metaphysical, 528 S. Haverhill Rd. WPB. 561-686-0217. www.unitedmetaphysical.org. Meditation Class & Healing Circle, 7:00 to 8:00pm. Dr. Dave, certified psychologist and hypnotherapist will discuss different types of meditation, and conduct a guided meditation with the class. Learn how meditation can change your life! Mary, certified Energy Healer will discuss different healing modalities, give individual healing demos and conduct a clearing meditation. See why Mary’s healings have been called “miraculous!” Love offering. Digits Wellness Spa & Salon 2247 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Suite 209, West Palm Beach. see: www.divinelytouched.com

Cook Off. This event will allow you to meet and swap recipes with your local community and friends! If cooking is in your blood, you won’t want to miss this opportunity to shine your signature dish! We will be accepting 15 contenders to enter their most favorite cruelty free, vegan dish that is a must try! Rules will apply. Greenlands Health& Wellness, 2000 North Federal Hwy. Delray Beach, Fl 33483. Phone :561.921.4238. Cost: Chefs $15 and Public $25 RSVP seats limited tickets can be purchased @ www.TheNewVegan.com or you can stop @ The New Vegan to purchase your ticket 528 NE 2nd St, Delray Beach, FL 33483 Full Moon Stone People Medicine Readings with Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed blood Cherokee. These are private one on one readings available between 1:00pm and 5:00pm; $50 per 45 minutes reading (please call to book your individual time slot, other days also available). Stone People have been used for millennia for receiving guidance from the Spirit world by Native Americans. If you need clarity on an issue, consider this old and profound reading technique. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. Must register ahead of time: call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com. Full Moon Transformational Breath® w/Jamar Tue 6:30-8:30PM Cost $40 or $35 by 12/12. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more information call 561-630-2280

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 14 Women Developing Intuition and Grace Group in Boca Raton from 7:009:00 pm. Meditation, energy exercises, exercises and practice for developing inner wisdom and intuition. Facilitated by Colleen Haney at Communicating Energy Wellness Institute, 370 W. Camino Gardens Blvd, Boca Raton, FL, 3rd Floor Conference Room. For details email: bocacolleen@aol.com. (Suggested donation of $20) Channeling with Roger Harden as he channels Ascended Masters. You may have an opportunity to ask questions. A long time channel and metaphysician, Roger brings in highly Evolved philosophers from the Spirit world. 7PM Love Offering . United Metaphysical Church 528 S Haverhill Road, WPB 561-686-0217. www.unitedmetaphysical.org

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Full Moon Meditation & Gong on the BEACH with Sunny. 6:30-8 pm. Breath work, Kriyas, Aligning Chakras & deep relaxation under the moonlight as we raise your Kundalini energy. Felicia Rose is joining to sing her incredible mantra music. Discover how much easier it is to manifest on the night of the Full Moon’s amplified energy. Ends with deep relaxation with healing vibes of the Gong. Meet on Delray Beach across the Marriott Hotel, third path north from Atlantic Ave. If it rains, meet at Pavilion across from Boston’s on A1A. Suggested Donation $15-20. Bring blanket and $1.50 in quarters for parking meters til 8pm. For more info. Call Sunny at 702-553-6819 www.meditatewithsunny. com Facebook: Meditate with Sunny

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FRIDAY DECEMBER 16 Reiki Circle - Join in as Reiki Healers channel universal healing energy. Reiki is a Japanese system of relaxation and stress relief that promotes well-being using the body’s natural healing abilities. 7PM. Love Offering. United Metaphysical Church, 528 S. Haverhill Road, WPB. 561-686-0217. www.unitedmetaphysical.org. Private Psychic Readings w/Lori Chadwick Fri 11-4PM. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more information call 561-630-2280 Akashic Records Workshop w/Lily Winsaft Fri 6:30-8:30PM Cost $35 or $30 by 12/15. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more information call 561-630-2280 Raw JUCE & Yoga Journey Studio team up to present Raw Yoga on the Third Friday of the month at Raw JUCE East Federal Hwy, Boca Raton on the rooftop 6-8 pm with Courtney Mitchell and DJ Sal Vecchio, a new twist on HAPPY HOUR, on the Roof Top of raw JUCE East. Just another way for us to connect as a community!!! Class begins at 6:00 pm and will be followed by fresh JUCE and light bites. Come and hang out with old friends or make new ones.

SATURDAY DECEMBER 17 Psychic Saturday –11AM-4PM- Experience low-cost mini readings and the opportunity to sample variety of techniques with both experienced and developing readers. Attendees can choose among readers using methods such as clairvoyance, mediumship, tarot, handwriting analysis, healers and more. One fifteen-minute reading is $20 or 3 for $50. United Metaphysical Church, 528 S. Haverhill Rd. WPB 561-686-0217. www. unitedmetaphysical.org.

number of places): call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com 5 Steps to Awakening led by Rev. Pearl Rauberts: 2:30pm to 4:30pm, $20. Many of us understand the importance of awakening spiritually and making progress on our spiritual path. This class will help us in a very practical way to implement spiritual teachings in our day to day life; we will look at Gratitude, Meditation, Prayer, Mindfulness, and Ritual. This will be an interactive class in which Pearl will assist participants to develop a plan to move forward. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. To RSVP call 561-333-3372 or pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com 2 Hour Live Channeling w/ Stephanie Levenston Sat 2-4PM Cost $40 or $35 by 12/16. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more information call 561-630-2280 Yoga in the Park with Leslie Glickman. Every Saturday at Sanborn Square Park, Federal Hwy, Downtown Boca Raton 9 - 10 am. Free Weekly Community Yoga Event. Vedic Thai-Yoga Massage Workshop/Training with Aaron Erickson at Yoga Journey Studio, 1950 Glades Road, Boca Raton in the Wyndam Hotel (5th floor). 12:00- 9:00 pm both days. In this TRAINING you will learn: How to effectively administer a complete 90 min-2 hour session of Vedic Thai Yoga Massage; MULTIPLE tools to add to your healing practice or yoga teaching; About the chakra system, energy/pranic body, and physical anatomy and much more. Please note that registration CAN NOT be taken through Yoga Journey. For questions or to register: PLEASE CALL Aaron 561-350-5036 or Kyoung 561-797-1875 email: mysticalhuman@gmail.com OKEEHEELEE PARK walk, Florida Trail Association, Inc , 7715 Forest Hill Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL. Enjoy your surroundings as you hike around 4 miles in the park. Meet in the south end at 7:30 a.m. For directions Contact: Margaret Brabham, 561-324-3543. Public/Leisure.

SUNDAY DECEMBER 18 Sunday Worship Service Rev. Justin Terry, Seminary teacher for United Metaphysical Churches, senior Pastor United Metaphysical Church and one of the youngest clairvoyant mediums in the US today. Experience an uplifting talk. Healing 10:30AM Worship Service 11:00 AM. United Metaphysical Church, 528 S. Haverhill Rd. WPB 561-686-0217. www.unitedmetaphysical.org “Creating Blessings from Hardships” The ECK Worship 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

Trance Circle – Guides and Teachers with Rev. Justin Terry, clairvoyant –medium. Rev. Terry will bring through your guides or teachers. You will have opportunity to ask one question. Seating is limited to 25 people at $25. 7PM. RSVP in advance to info@unitedmetaphysial.org or call 561686-0217 $25. United Metaphysical Church, 528 S. Haverhill Road, WPB. Energy Healing Circle led by Pearl Rauberts, starts at 12:30pm; Donation. Experience Rauberts Energy Healing Technique (REHT), a new and unique method of working with the healing energy created by Pearl Rauberts. Arrive promptly as we start with a guided group meditation; each person then receives a short individual session of energy healing from Pearl. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. Must register ahead of time (limited natural awakenings

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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 visit www.eckankar.org or find us on Facebook.

Diamond of all Yoga. The Yoga of Awareness. Learn simple breathing exercises, mantras and Kundalini technology to open your energetic gateways and help you create a positive shift in your mind and therefore life.. $20 Located at the Red Tent 4838 NW 2nd Ave. Boca Raton. Must RSVP and hold your spot by Buying tickets online at www.redtentwellness.com 702-553-6819 Visit Sunny at www.meditatewithsunny.com

SUNDAY SERVICE at Unity of the Palm Beaches. Senior Minister Rev. Taylor E. Stevens’ uplifting sermons present practical spiritual teachings for a joyful, abundant and meaningful life. Our Broadway quality soloists along with our music team will bless us with their talent. We offer a Youth Program for children and teens. Food and fellowship follow the service in our beautiful social hall. Come join us and feel the love! Gather with like-minded people. Services are held at the beautiful Temple Israel, 1901 N Flagler Dr, West Palm Beach, FL 33407 (561) 833-6483 www. unitypalmbeach.com Service begins at 11:00 am. Affiliated with Unity Worldwide Ministries, Silent Unity and Unity Institute & Seminary.

Book Club at 3 pm. The Sunday Sleuths Book Club will discuss Long and Faraway Gone by Lou Berney 14.99. Murder on the Beach Mystery Bookstore, Pineapple Grove, 273 NE 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444, Phone: 561-279-7790.

Native American Hand Drumming Circle with Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed blood Cherokee; 4:00pm to 5:30pm, Donation. Traditional Native American style drumming Ceremony with hand drums, rattles and singing of Lakota Prayer songs; no drumming experience required. Native American style drums and rattles are available to borrow. A spiritual experience suitable for everyone. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. Registration required: call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com Kundalini Yoga, Meditation & Gong with Sunny. 10:45-12:15pm. Are you ready to kiss stress good-bye and once and for all learn valuable tools and techniques that can positively alter your life so you can live a more vibrant, healthier and happier life? Discover how Kundalini is the

Winter Solstice Shamanic Journey w/Paula Klempay Sun 4-6PM Cost $30 or $25 by 12/17. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more information call 561-630-2280

MONDAY DECEMBER 19 GUIDED MEDITATION: STRESS RELIEF AND DIVINE CONNECTION with Margaret Ann Lembo. Come experience a peaceful guided meditation to release stress and find inner peace. A unique focus will be used for each meditation. 6:00 - 6:30 PM, $5.00 suggested “love offering” per event, at The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www.thecrystalgarden.com. Call 561-369-2836 to attend. Noon Meditation Call. Free 30 min Lunch time meditation every Monday at 12:00 noon, EST. 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. This is a Complimentary Call Sponsored by Communicating Wellness Energy Institute. Card Precipitation Class 7PM with Rev. Justin Terry. Medium. This class examines the

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TUESDAY DECEMBER 20 Psychic Development Class- with Rev. Vicki White, Certified Medium – Class is open to all levels of students. Practice messages, meditation and interpretation. One message to each attendee. Public is welcome. $10 donation. 7PM United Metaphysical, 528 S. Haverhill Rd. WPB. 561686-0217. www.unitedmetaphysical.org. Reiki healing private sessions with Pearl Rauberts, Reiki Master, Teacher & Practitioner are available today between 10:00am and 2:00pm; $60 for 1 hour session or $30 for 1/2 hour session. Pearl will channel Reiki healing to help each person: using her many years of experience, she will customize the session to meet each person's individual needs. Reiki helps heal body, mind and emotions. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. 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 Book Club at 6:30 pm. The Tuesday Murder Club will discuss The Kill Artist by Daniel Silva 9.99. Murder on the Beach Mystery Bookstore, Pineapple Grove, 273 NE 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444, Phone: 561-279-7790.

THURSDAY DECEMBER 22 The Heart of Prayer: A non-process contemplative prayer experience consisting of heart-focused presencing prayer, silent meditation, requestresponse prayer support, and Namaste connective practice. The entire experience is contained and saturated with a deep state of shared reverence, infinite love, and felt-sense gratitude. Join Rev. Taylor Stevens every Thursday from 11:15 am12:00 pm. Love Donation accepted. Kali Natha Yoga 200 hour Teacher Training: Yoga on the Mat and Beyond

FRIDAY DECEMBER 23 Private Reading with Rev. Justin Terry, one of the youngest and considered by many, the most outstanding young clairvoyant mediums in the US today. His readings are very informative. He works with your guides, teachers and loved ones who have crossed over. 30 Minutes for $125. Readings are scheduled from 2PM-5PM. To schedule, email info@unitedmetaphysical.org

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SATURDAY DECEMBER 24 Christmas Eve Candlelight Service – Rev. Justin Terry presents a special Christmas Eve Service with traditional and contemporary music. 6PM. Join us for a “pot luck” meal after the service. Bring a dish to share. Open to the community. United Metaphysical Church, 528 S. Haverhill Road, WPB. 561-686-0217. www.uniteddmetaphysical.org. CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE at Unity of the Palm Beaches. Join Senior Minister Rev. Taylor E. Stevens’ for our Christmas Eve service, which will conclude with a congregational candle lighting ceremony. Held at the beautiful Temple Israel, 1901 N Flagler Dr, West Palm Beach, FL 33407 (561) 833-6483 www.unitypalmbeach.com Service begins at 5:30 PM. Yoga in the Park with Leslie Glickman. Every Saturday at Sanborn Square Park, Federal Hwy, Downtown Boca Raton 9 - 10 am. Free Weekly Community Yoga Event.

SUNDAY DECEMBER 25 CHRISTMAS SUNDAY SERVICE at Unity of the Palm Beaches. Senior Minister Rev. Taylor E. Stevens’ uplifting sermons present practical spiritual teachings for a joyful, abundant and meaningful life. Our Broadway quality soloists along with our music team will bless us with their talent. We offer a Youth Program for children and teens. Food and fellowship follow the service in our beautiful social hall. Come join us and feel the love! Gather with like-minded people. Services are held at the beautiful Temple Israel, 1901 N Flagler Dr, West Palm Beach, FL 33407 (561) 833-6483 www.unitypalmbeach.com Service begins at 11:00 am. Celebrate the New Moon with Sunny and consciously create the life you desire after achieving the correct level of mind while aligning with the heart center. This will allow you to manifest with greater ease. Enjoy Kundalini yoga and meditation, mudras, kriays and movement. Ends with healing vibes of the Gong. 10:45-12:15. $20 Located at the Red Tent 4838 NW 2nd Ave. Boca Raton. Must RSVP and hold your spot by Buying tickets online at www.redtentwellness.com 702-553-6819 Visit Sunny at www.meditatewithsunny.com

MONDAY DECEMBER 26 GUIDED MEDITATION: STRESS RELIEF AND DIVINE CONNECTION with Margaret Ann Lembo. Come experience a peaceful guided meditation to release stress and find inner peace. A unique focus will be used for each meditation. 6:00 - 6:30 PM, $5.00 suggested “love offering” per event, at The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www.thecrystalgarden. com. Call 561-369-2836 to attend.

TUESDAY DECEMBER 27 “Spiritual Wisdom on Relationships” Free Spiritual Café at 11:00 am on Tuesday, December 27th at the Wellington Whole Foods Market Café, 2635 State Road 7, Wellington, FL 33414. Share informal conversation about dreams and other spiritual tools. Unlock keys to understanding and meeting challenges we face in life. Presented by the Palm Beach County ECKANKAR Center. For directions and more information call our local ECKANKAR Center (561) 434-2003 or find us on www.meetup.com/ecankarinpalmbeach and on Facebook at ECKANKAR Palm Beach County. For information about ECKANKAR visit www.eckankar.org. Seasonal Transformational Breath® w/Jamar Tue 6:30-8:30PM Cost $40 or $35 by 12/26. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more information call 561-630-2280

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 28 Channeling Philosophy with Roger Harden channels Ascended Masters. You may have an opportunity to ask questions. A long time channel and metaphysician, Roger brings in highly evolved philosophers from the Spirit world. 7PM Love Offering . United Metaphysical Church 528 S Haverhill Road, WPB 561-686-0217. www.unitedmetaphysical.org New Moon Water Ceremony and Sound Healing Activation w/David Rodriguez Wed 7-8:30PM Cost $25 or $20 by 12/27. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more information call 561-630-2280

THURSDAY DECEMBER 29 DRUMMING CIRCLE: OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW with Margaret Ann Lembo. Margaret Ann will call in the 7 directions using Smudge in Spray, a liquid alternative to smoking smudge. The first round of drumming is dedicated to clearing away what you don’t want. The second round of drumming creates your new reality as you focus on and imagine your life as you want it to be. To complete the ceremony, Margaret Ann will drum as she guides you in a meditative drumming journey into yourself to help you find the answers and guidance to step forth empowered and confident. You also will have an opportunity to drum on the big Pow Wow drum during this experiential workshop. 6:45 - 9:00 PM, $22 prepaid, $27 at the door, non-refundable. Maximum 25 people. The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www.thecrystalgarden.com. Call 561-369-2836 to attend.

Noon Meditation Call. Free 30 min Lunch time meditation every Monday at 12:00 noon, EST. 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. This is a Complimentary Call Sponsored by Communicating Wellness Energy Institute.

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FRIDAY DECEMBER 30 New Moon Ritual for Prosperity and Abundance w/ Tecia Linville. 5:45-6:45pm. Let's get together and celebrate the power of the new moon, using crystals, positive affirmations, sound healing and aromatherapy. Release the old energy and bring the new vibes to your heart and soul. Cost: $15. Greenlands Health& Wellness, 2000 North Federal Hwy. Delray Beach, Fl 33483 Phone :561.921.4238

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SATURDAY DECEMBER 31 NEW YEAR’S EVE BURNING BOWL SERVICE at Unity of the Palm Beaches. “Out with the old, and in with the new,” is the theme behind the annual New Year’s Eve Burning Bowl Ceremony. This special service assists participants in shifting their relationship to hurts, resentments, and emotional pain, and beginning the New Year with a clear and integrated mind and heart. Held at the beautiful Temple Israel, 1901 N Flagler Dr, West Palm Beach, FL 33407 (561) 833-6483 www.unitypalmbeach.com Service begins at 5:30 PM. Yoga in the Park with Leslie Glickman. Every Saturday at Sanborn Square Park, Federal Hwy, Downtown Boca Raton 9 - 10 am. Free Weekly Community Yoga Event.

SUNDAY JANUARY 1 NEW YEAR’S DAY SUNDAY SERVICE at Unity of the Palm Beaches. Senior Minister Rev. Taylor E. Stevens’ uplifting sermons present practical spiritual teachings for a joyful, abundant and meaningful life. Our Broadway quality soloists along with our music team will bless us with their talent. We offer a Youth Program for children and teens. Food and fellowship follow the service in our beautiful social hall. Come join us and feel the love! Gather with like-minded people. Services are held at the beautiful Temple Israel, 1901 N Flagler Dr, West Palm Beach, FL 33407 (561) 833-6483 www.unitypalmbeach. com Service begins at 11:00 am. Healing Your Life class led by Pearl Rauberts; 2:00pm to 4:30pm, $30. Do you want to make YOUR life better in 2017? Louise Hay's self-help book: "You Can Heal Your Life" has been a best-seller for many years.

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Today we will examine 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 our future" and "When we really love ourselves, everything in our life works". We will look at how to apply the ideas in a practical way to improve our own life. This class is suitable for those unfamiliar with the book and those who have read it. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. RSVP required: call 561-3333372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com SPECIAL EVENT: Jan 1st – Year End Closure and Renewal Day w/Jamar Sun 10AM5PM Cost $135 or $110 by 12/31. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more information call 561-630-2280 Something BIG 2017 with Leslie Glickman, 10am. Now we begin...“THE BIGGEST FREE OUTDOOR PUBLIC YOGA CLASS SOUTH FLORIDA HAS EVER SEEN” is coming back to the Mizner Park Amphitheater on New Years Day 2017. All Levels, All Ages, All Welcome. Join Leslie Glickman, DJ Drez and The Yoga Journey Team, along with friends, family, loved ones and other like-minded people in creating something truly special, SOMETHING BIG. What an incredible way to start the New Year…set your intentions and feel the vibration of over 1500 people practicing together! Check in begins at 10:00 am *Yoga with Leslie and DJ Drez begins at 11:00 am *Great yoga products and gifts for you in our Marketplace *Pre-Register NOW to avoid lines the morning of the event. www.somethingbig2017.com

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Dr. Cynthia Zhang. MD (China). Acupuncture physician. (561) 414-0715.

LIVE A LIFE OF PURPOSE Create your future with a lifestyle franchise. Publish your own Natural Awakenings Magazine. The Treasure Coast (Martin, St. Lucie counties) edition is for sale. This edition has been publishing for 12+ years. Natural Awakenings has 22+ years of leadership in publishing, making it the #1 healthy, green living magazine with 98 editions across the US., Puerto and the Dominican Republic. For more information how you can purchase the Treasure Coast edition, please call Genevieve at 561-317-1868.

Shine Movements; Access Consciousness Bars & Body Work, Energetic Facelift. A mind & body detox. Private Sessions & Group Classes. Weekly Shine Movement Classes & Body Flirt. Move, sweat, get in shape & leave relaxed & stress free. @ The Grove health, Pineapple Grove, Delray. Contact Amy Shine @ 305.766.7389.

Boynton Beach Community Acupuncture. $15$40 sliding scale. Pay what you can afford. Easy online Scheduling. www.BoyntonBeachCA.com. 561-523-9774"

ART CLASSES Fun and unique classes and workshops in transformative art making for adults! No previous art experience required. SoulCollage®, Mandala Making, Intuitive Painting, Spirit Dolls and oodles more. Tap into your authentic creativity, express and revitalize! Lake Worth www.JUICYCREATIVES.com 904-377-3500

CAREER COUNSELING Graduating soon, in college and confused about a major? Call Career Coach Rose @ 561 307-6695.

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CLEANING SERVICES

Thai Yoga Vedic Massage sessions by qualified professional Available by appointment only in Boynton Beach and Boca Raton. Also available Access Consciousness Bars and Bodywork that will transform your life. Contact Amy @ 305-766-7389.

Eco-Friendly Housecleaning: Eco friendly methods to clean your home or office from top to bottom! Because you deserve a healthy home! LICENSED AND INSURED. Starting at $60! CALL or TEXT APRIL, (561)460-8336

BUSINESS CONSULTING Wall Street Investment Banker (former). Unique style of business guidance (from spiritual perspective). I can help you by giving you my undivided attention. Lower rates for smaller businesses. Jack 561-414-1216 www.MeredithMergers. com jmeredith@MeredithMergers.com

DIVORCE SERVICES Divorce without lawyers Certified Family Mediator Call VLC Mediator Rose @ 561 307-6695.

EMPLOYMENT Need a New Job? Call VLC Career Coach Rose@ 561 307-6695

ENERGY HEALING

A warm smile is the universal language of kindness.

~William Arthur Ward

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Energy Healing and Readings by holistic Dr. Yafi in her new beautiful office, including Hemi-Sync meditation and other spiritual services. (954) 4713073 HealthyMindsPractice.com 440 S. Federal Hwy, Suite 105, Deerfield Beach.

HAND MADE JEWELRY Handmade jewelry for sale – genuine leather, freshwater pearl, and gemstone. Local artisan. Please text/call at (561) 708-1887.

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HYPNOSIS AND HOLISTIC COUNSELLING Hypnosis and Holistic Counseling by Dr. Yafi in her new beautiful office, including Past-Life Regression, anxiety reduction, and more! (954) 471-3073 HealthyMindsPractice.com 440 S. Federal Hwy, Suite 105, Deerfield Beach.

LIFE COACH SERVICES Do you want health, wealth, happiness? Call Life Coach Rose@ 561 307-6695

MASSAGE THERAPY Licensed Massage therapist, will going to your home for $ 80 for an hour Massage. license #MA75803. Call Lilly or text at (561) 350-0591. Experienced Licensed Massage Therapist with amazing healing hands. Immaculate studio in Boynton Beach. By appt only. Visit serenitysensesmassage.com for all details. Karolina 561 299-7754 MA 79235.

MIDWIFE SERVICES East Coast Midwifery: Co-creating beautiful births with women & families. Specializing in homebirth, waterbirth, placenta encapsulation, birth tub rentals, doulas, breastfeeding support, & childbirth education. Contact Michelle Cerami LM, CPM 561.501.0985 Michelle@eastcoastmidwifery.com.

PALM READER/NUMEROLOGIST With an extensive metaphysical background since 1969, nationally known and accomplished Spiritual Coach/Life Reader and ADL Minister David Compton "puts it all together". 561-312-9900.

PSYCHIC/INTUITIVE MEDIUM Two intuitive phone healers on the phone for the price of one! Regain your health where other healing methods have failed! Intuitive Health Assessments, Psychic Surgery, Akashic Record Readings. Dr. Larry has 35 years of experience as a naturopath and a chiropractor. Tina Joy does intuitive readings to help you uncover and remove unconscious blocks for success. www.doclarrymartin.com www.tinajoy.com 855-910-1112

SPIRITUAL CHANNEL/HEALING LoGrasso, natural clear channel and trained energy healer works with Spiritual Master Teachers & Angels bringing divine truth and healing. Clear blocks, Gain clarity, Connect with loved ones and much more. Phone Sessions: 561-846-1323 Info at: www.facebook.com/LorettaSpiritChannel 9/1

SPIRITUAL INTUITIVE PSYCHIC MEDIUM Rev. Kristina Angelgate, formally of the Changing Times store located in W.P.B.,.offers Psychic Medium Sessions With or Without Angel Tarot Cards by phone or in person. Also available for Private Parties &Fund Raisers. Session Rates: $25. 15 min., $50. 30 min., $100. 1 hr. All

Credit Cards accepted. Appointment only! Call 561-281-8901 Monday thru Saturday or email Feelbelievecreate@gmail.com.

SPACE AVAILABLE Space available Treatment room for massage therapist in Wellness Center Utilities included. 561 470 7961. Busy plaza Yamato Rd./E I95 Boca Raton Wanted: We are looking for a holistic practitioner. Room for rent hourly or monthly. Beautiful wellness center in Pompano Beach 954.716.8794. Beautiful, tranquil office space for rent in a holistic healthcare setting in Boynton Beach. Healing Heart Grounds tenants include chiropractors, acupuncturists, estheticians, and much more. Flexible lease terms. 561-633-7300. Animal sanctuary is open to having workshops, clinics, spa days, camp days all for rental by the 1/2 day or full day and sleep overs. We have many buildings with cover and a/c and tables and chairs for 100 people. Can easily fit 1000 people for yoga tai chi, bon fires, cooking demos, luncheons, lectures etc. on a weekly/ monthly basis. Beautiful surroundings with plants trees and flowers, a large lake, and animals can be included in the

workshops. Please call Nancy 561-792-2666 in "Beautiful office space available in the quaint location of Delray Beach! Perfect for any health professional in the area. Close to the hospital and all the amazing amenities of Delray Beach. Call or email for more information at 561-498-1414 or doctoresther@att.net!"

SPA LAVAGE Spa Lavage, Erin Schloyer CT, LMT, 5458 Town Center Rd, Suite 26, Boca Raton, FL 33486 561-235-5139 â&#x20AC;˘ erin@spalavage.com, spalavage. com. Colon Hydrotherapy, License: MA78533, MM34363

YOGA KIDS Yoga Trying to increase flexibility and strength, looking for a positive outlook at life? Well come discover the healing wonders of Yoga and join one of my classes at Sabali Yoga located 3130 S.Congress Ave, Suite B Palm Springs, FL 33461. Classes offered include Vinyasa, Hip-Hop Yoga, and Kids Yoga. Call in advance for schedule and register for classes. Space is Limited. Contact Liliana Rodriguez at Cell: (561)291-2935. Email: Sabaliyoga@gmail.com sabaliyoga.massageplanet.com

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AGAPE HEALING ARTS

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.

PALM BEACH ACUPUNCTURE Cameron Bishop, DAOM, L.AC. 1505 North Federal Hwy Lake Worth, FL 33460 561-533-7475

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

ACUPUNCTURE / ORIENTAL MEDICINE

BIOFEEDBACK / NEUROFEEDBACK

SARAH SMITH, AP, DIPL. OM

MICHAEL COHEN

Board Certified in Oriental Medicine, and a Florida licensed Acupuncture Physician, Sarah Smith offers gentle acupuncture, acupressure, herbal medicine, and dietary supplement recommendations to help you heal and de-stress. Sarah helps people with pain, fertility and menopause challenges, stress, anxiety, insomnia, and chronic autoimmune and digestive conditions.

Get Your Head on Straight. 18 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.

ADD/ADHD, DYSLEXIA, LEARNING DISABILITIES

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Acupuncture WPB, LLC 1900 S. Olive Ave West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561-855-0580 | sarahsmithap@gmail.com www.sarahsmithap.com

LEARNING IMPROVEMENT CENTER, LLC

Wes Beach, LMT, CBIT 301 Camino Gardens Blvd, #204 Boca Raton, FL 33432 561-809-4985 LearningImprovementCenter.com I work with adults and children to alleviate symptoms of learning difficulties, ADD/ADHD, and dyslexia without drugs or supplements. With my help you will increase your ability to learn, remember, focus and make better decisions. Expect improvement in four major areas: Academics, Focus, Balance, and Emotions. Drug-free therapy, using a natural method, a blend of Acupressure and Kinesiology. Finally put an end to the struggles at home, school or work. Call for a free assessment 561-809-4985. MA45714 - MM34750

ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE THE HEALING CENTER FOR ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE

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

blossom without sunshine, and man cannot live without love. ~ Max Müller www.Elishea.com

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Dr. Esther Elisha, AP, MD (Israel) Specialties are acupuncture, nutrition, herbal and holistic medicine. Graduate of Hadassah Medical School, Sri Lanka University Acupuncture-Acupressure Institute Miami of Cosmetic chemist and creator of Elishea Natural Skincare.

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

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.

ERIN SCHLOYER, CT, LMT

Spa Lavage 5458 Town Center Rd, Suite 26 Boca Raton, FL 33486 Spalavage.com erin@spalavage.com 561-235-5139

Spa Lavage, Boca’s premiere colon hydrotherapy spa, features a stateof-the-art, open system, Class II medical device model Grace. The device is a gravity system, meaning the water tank sits at the appropriate height above the table to ensure the maximum flow of purified water is safe and gentle. Grace also features a flexible, disposable nozzle and a flow controller that can adjust the stream of water to provide a gentle and relaxing experience. Lic. MM34363, MA78533

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

LISA UPLEDGER, DC, FIAMA

Upledger Center for Integrative Therapy 900 E Indiantown Road, suite 310 Jupiter Fl 33477 561 746 5232 drlisaupledger@yahoo.com Combining Chiropractic, CranioSacral Therapy, Medicupping and using Acupuncture to enhance these treatments in a unique approach for addressing pain and dis-ease in the body, in practice for over 30 years, trained by my late husband founder and creator of CST Dr. John Upledger. Currently accepting patients. Also doing workshops with 4 therapists at my office to deepen and enhance CST skills and knowledge. Call 561-746-5232 to schedule an appointment or for information about the workshops. Call for appointments and information about the classes.

EXPRESSIVE ARTS FOR PERSONAL GROWTH JUICY CREATIVES STUDIO Elise Crohn / Lake Worth 904-377-3500 www.JuicyCreatives.com elise@JuicyCreatives.com

Experience community connection, personal growth and the the wonder of your own creative process with SoulCollage®, Intuitive Painting, Mandala Making, Art-Journaling and many other mixed media methods. Become enlivened by learning how to access your own true, authentic creativity. And guess what-no previous art experience is expected or required! Taking part in our expressive arts events, you can learn to: *Create as an Inner Journey that leads to self discoveries. *Create as Meditation that quiets the “monkey mind” and leads to self acceptance and peace. *Create while transforming blocks to creativity including “the inner critic”. * Create within a Community to experience your authenticity in company with others. Art is Nectar for the Soul

FITNESS TRAINING

GENETIC WELLNESS

WILLY GREEN

CHIROPRACTIC AND GENETIC WELLNESS, LLC

561-670-3763 Forever Fitness Palm Beach Gardens, FL Reach your fitness goals and maintain those goals with a program designed for you, no matter what those goals are: cardiovascular health, muscle tone, post injury mobility or increasing flexibility at any age. Certified by the National Institute of Sports Medicine and Academy of Sports Medicine. 30 years of experience.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE KENNETH N. WOLINER, MD, ABFM Difficult-to-treat conditions 9325 Glades Road, Suite 104 Boca Raton, FL 33434 561-314-0950 www.holisticfamilymed.com

Dr. J. Lee Rutenberg 7035 Beracasa Way, Suite 104 Boca Raton Fl, 33433 drleedrlee@msn.com 610-212-8700

"If you’ve been searching for answers to your health issues without resolution, testing your DNA should be the next step. Using your saliva test we can identify your nutritional weaknesses and create your custom nutritional protocol. Dr. Lee Rutenberg has practiced Holistic Chiropractic for over 30 years."

HOLISTIC HAIR SALON GLISTEN ORGANIC SALON

Board-certified family medicine MD, admits to West Boca Medical Center, specializing in Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, bioidentical hormones, fatigue, pain, anxiety, depression, and insomnia. Effective, permanent weight loss through fixing your metabolism. No insurance accepted.

530 NE 2nd Street Delray Beach, FL 33483 561-767-0371 info@glistensalon.com

“ Where nature and beauty meet” A hidden jewel in the heart of Pineapple Grove. 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 Delray’s hottest neighborhood.

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

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

* Functional and Integrative Medicine * Age Management Medicine * Healthy Lifestyle Management * Weight Loss Programs *Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy Call 561/994-2007 to attend a free seminar on Stress, Hormones & Health: The True Cause of Belly Fat.

Inspirational Studio with personalizd hair services and holistic products 100% lead-free henna and herbals with excellent gray coverage, coconut oil treatment, hair and scalp detox, vegan gloss, organic hybrid hair color, No ppd’s, no/ low ammonia, Formaldehyde- free smoothing systems. Call today and schedule a consult.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE HOLISTIC PSYCHIATRIST

HOLISTIC HEALING

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.

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

Have you ever wished you could go back in time... and change the past? Inception Point Therapy® gives you the tools to make the corrections and add solutions. Then bring them forward to today giving you the life you deserve. Classes are only two-and-a-half days, a small commitment to change the rest of your life. My passion is teaching people how to heal themselves… emotionally and physically, working with the energy of Source. Classes or appointment call 561-395-2727 or InceptionPointInstitute.com.

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HOLISTIC PHYSICIAN HEALING HEARTS HOLISTIC CENTER 2351 Vista Parkway Ste 500 West Palm Beach, FL 33411 561-870-0133 www.HealingHeartsFL.com Healing Hearts Holistic Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our mission is to promote a new concept of health and wellness that stresses self-directed care via a mind-body-spirit approach. Through our Integrative Medical Model we blend the best of Eastern Philosophies with Western Medicine to achieve perfect health, happiness and longevity. Our treatment plan includes a consultation with a Medical Doctor, counseling, yoga therapy, massage, meditation and spirituality. All of our Instructors work on a reduce fee schedule to make these programs affordable to everyone.We have a Spiritual Discussion Group that meets on Wednsday evenings and is open to the public. Private Meditation Instructions available on donation basis.

HYPNOTHERAPY DAVE DISANO, PH.D. C.H.

At: Digits Wellness Spa 2247 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Suite 209 West Palm Beach, FL 33409 401-323-6934 Email: divinely@divinelytouched.com Website: www.divinelytouched.com Dr. Dave is a Holistic Hypnotherapist. He has degrees in science education, counseling, school psychology and a Ph.D. in Holistic Mental Health. He is author of Holistic Mental Health and co-author (with his wife Mary) of Divinely Touched: Transform Your Life where he connects science with metaphysics and spirituality proving the existence of the spirit dimension and it’s influence on our lives. He conducts individual and group Hypnotherapy sessions for weight loss, smoking cessation, anxiety, depression and phobias. Sessions include a CD. Experience amazing results in ONE session.

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 transition- facing 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.

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

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

HOLISTIC VETERINARIAN HEALING HEART

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

HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE

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 Primary Care + Preventive Medicine. Full spectrum of care, acute and complex issues, to preventive wellness. Traditional and natural complementary approaches. Compassion practice, Professional, Experienced. Personalized health and wellness services and classes to meet your specific needs. Extended eve/wknd hrs. Insured/Uninsured. Home and onsite visits available by appointment. Located: 200 Lindell Blvd., Suite 914, Delray Beach, FL 33483. SW corner Fed. Hwy and Lindell Blvd., West of Walgreen’s. Meditation classes, guided stress release and energy healing, for health benefit, on Tuesday evenings 7-8pm by reservation, $10 investment, 561.243.8783.

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LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST

561-283-1336 (international video chat available) www.StephanieNewtonHomeopathy.com www.facebook.com/SimplyHolisticLiving

LAWRENCE J. LEVY, PSY.D., PA

Classical and contemporary homeopathic medicine for overall wellbeing or chronic illness support. All conditions, ages. Specialized training in childhood chronic illness: Autism, ADHD, PANDAS/PANS, OCD, Tourette's, SPD, developmental delay, and more. Local, in-person OR national video chat consults available.

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

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Delray Beach • New York City • The Berkshires 561-272-1220 • 212-532-4404 • 413-854-2615 www.lauranorman.com Laura created Life Wellness CoachingSM to empower you to: • Release old programs that no longer serve you • Be balanced and stronger • Get clear about your goals • Think and speak affirmatively • Focus your inspirations about relationships career, prosperity, health and nutrition • Embrace and manifest your dreams • Love your life! Experience a unique blend of tools for your mind, body and spirit, including: • Guided imagery and visualization • The power of conscious language • Breath work with Aromatherapy • Law of Attraction • Love, Forgiveness and Gratitude • Laura Norman Holistic ReflexologySM Let us help you live an inspired life!

LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE & THERAPY BEVERLY DOWDLE, LMT, LLCC

STEPHANIE NEWTON, HOMEOPATH

LAURA NORMAN LIFE WELLNESS COACHING AND REFLEXOLOGY

398 Camino Gardens Blvd, Suite 7 Boca Raton, FL 33432 561-206-4286 Fax:561-210-8802

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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.

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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.

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