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newsbriefs What Hypnosis Can Do For Children

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uch of the stress that goes on in our world can cause problems for children just as it does for adults. Rapid physical growth over short periods of time, and concerns about changes in their bodies can cause stress and loss of self-esteem. Various problems in school, with studies, teachers or peers, may also be troubling to a child.

When children are experiencing stress or are worried, whether or not they are conscious of it, there are warning signs for those who have the eyes to see. Other people, including teachers, may begin notice a change in the child’s disposition. The child may stop wanting to go to school, or begin to cause problems in the classroom.

They may begin to show other changes or avoidance patterns with peers Although possibly more strongly felt once children reach pre-teens, even younger children are affected by their friend's choices and experiences. Moving to a new school or grade level, having to

make new friends, handling bullies, unfamiliarity with schoolwork, as well as falling behind in a subject or being "behind" the other kids, and other comparisons, are common difficulties for many children.

The insistence upon "correct" performance in front of others in a classroom can be extremely hard on a shy or sensitive child.

Being teased or not fitting the status quo significantly affects children. Anxiety or the struggle to belong and rejection by groups become especially hard on pre-teens and teenagers.

Hypnosis is a wonderful tool that works well with children because there are less years of reinforcing imprints on their mind. They're open to new learning experiences, easily engage their imagination, and willing to receive and respond to positive ideas, especially if they are offered in an understanding and supportive way.

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their life experiences. Also, they don't have the fears and misconceptions about hypnosis that some adults have.

Hypnosis is a powerful tool in strengthening a child's confidence and self esteem.

It can help a child feel empowered where, before, they have felt like a "victim." Hypnosis helps children tap into their innate natural gifts. With a good hypnotherapist, children can begin to experience true success in their lives, allowing them to feel happier with a real sense of freedom.

Carolina Tabrizi, M.Ed, CCHt. Is an Advanced Professional Hypnotherapist and Behavior Modification Expert. She skillfully combines a variety of cutting edge techniques to release unwanted patterns, and is passionate about helping her clients achieve their full potential. Carolina is a former Montessori teacher with over 10 years of experience working with children and families. She offers private sessions for Adults, Children & Teens.

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yperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is a noninvasive medical treatment that enhances the body’s natural healing process.

Medical grade oxygen is delivered under increased pressure inside a comfortable hyperbaric chamber.

(Hyperbaric means above normal atmospheric pressure.)

While most known for treating scuba diving injuries and diabetic wound care, HBOT is used around the world for over 150 debilitating conditions and in the enhancement of overall health. It has been clinically documented to increase stem cell mobilization by 800 percent, boost the immune system and shorten healing times.

Inflammation is often an underlying cause of pain, disease and chronic illness. HBOT is highly effective at reducing inflammation, often after a single treatment. This is one of the many reasons HBOT is compelling as both a primary and adjunctive (combined) viable medical modality.

Breathing oxygen in a safe, controlled, pressurized environment allows every fluid in the body (tissues, blood plasma, lymphatic, cerebral and synovial) to exponentially absorb oxygen and efficiently deliver it to areas where circulation is diminished or blocked.

After the session is complete, most feel rejuvenated, calm and experience an overall sense of wellbeing.

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r. Edward Kondrot, a board-certified ophthalmologist with Healing The Eye Wellness Center, in Zephyrhills, Florida, is presenting three events focused on helping to reverse macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness. He will host the Kondrot Eye Program from January 17 to 20, the Stem Cell Program on January 19 and 20 and Get Started with Microcurrent on January 23 and 24, all from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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How Healthy Are You—Really?

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he Center for Regenerative Medicine, based in Miami, is offering a new, cutting-edge treatment for patients suffering from neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, as well as stroke patients. As one of the few practices in the U.S. now utilizing patients’ own stem cells, the center reports seeing improvements in and reversals of many debilitating symptoms related to these conditions, including loss of memory, language, focus and attention, visual perception, reasoning, judgment and good mood.

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n observance of National Diabetes Month, Genteel LLC announced clearance by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for its “gentle” lancing device. Genteel is the only FDA-cleared standalone lancing device that performs ample blood draw from other body sites as well as fingers.

After 10 years of development, children and adults with diabetes can now overcome finger-stick pain which is a major obstacle to performing regular blood sugar checks. Covered by 6 U.S. and over 25 international patents, Genteel stands out in a market filled with commonly painful, spring-loaded “pokers” that often leave fingers calloused, sore, or sensitive.

The inventor, Dr. Christopher Jacobs, is pleased to announce the product’s availability in the U.S. market. “Genteel provides a new approach to help people safely and comfortably check glucose levels from multiple convenient body sites, not just fingers, with absolutely no discomfort. Because it’s designed to be painless, Genteel is especially helpful in monitoring children’s blood sugar levels, and now provides a way for parents to check their

child’s blood sugar at night without disturbing their all- important sleep.”

According to the American Diabetes Association, diabetes affects over 29 million people nationwide, and 1.4 million Americans are diagnosed every year.

Healthcare professionals prescribe multiple blood sugar checks a day for proper management and awareness, although many neglect this essential routine due to pain.

Parents of young children who test regularly are especially encouraged by Genteel’s innovation. Emily and Brian Hart, parents of Ellie and Faith, who are featured in the attached video said, “We are so glad this product was invented, enabling testing that is less painful compared to other lancing devices on the market. It’s so simple to use—Ellie tests multiple times a day with no hassle. Using the Genteel device makes living with diabetes so much easier.”

According to clinical studies, the palm of the hand has the same blood flow as fingers, and provides an accurate alternative site to constant finger stick “poking”. This allows those with diabetes to “give fingers a break” and let their sore, calloused fingers

heal. Other lancing devices that claim “alternate site testing” often require squeezing to get enough blood for test meters, which can cause soreness, sensitivity or bruising.

Using Genteel’s vacuum, a blood drop is brought to the surface without additional effort. Genteel also has the ability to “re-draw” blood from test sites as needed throughout the day without needing the skin to be re-punctured.

Jacobs stated, “Peer reviewed articles have verified that testing more often can lead to lower A1c levels and increased patient comfort in living with diabetes.

This is truly revolutionary technology for diabetes management.” He added, “With testing pain eliminated, people are more likely to test with regularity, and this has a tremendous net impact on compliance and cost savings to individuals and the entire U.S. healthcare system.”According to the Health Care Cost Institute, health care spending per capita for people with diabetes in the U.S. is $16,021 versus $4,396 for those without diabetes. “With so many Americans impacted by diabetes, it’s important to have a solution that provides incentives for better management.

Testing pain elimination is a significant incentive,” Jacobs said.

Today, Genteel also announced the launch of its new website, www.mygenteel.com, featuring videos of children and adults checking blood sugar levels without pain, professional reviews, and a secure online ordering system. Genteel is also stocked on Amazon Prime, and is available for overnight or 2-day delivery. Ellie tests her blood sugar painlessly - and gives her fingers a break!

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newsbriefs THIRD ANNUAL SOMETHING BIG The Largest Free Outdoor Community Yoga Class in South Florida

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n January 1, 2017 at 11:00 a.m., Leslie Glickman founder of Yoga Journey and her studio team with international recording artist, DJ Drez will host Something Big 2017 at the Mizner Park Amphitheater in Downtown Boca Raton. The third annual Something Big is a free community, yoga class aimed at bringing the South Florida yoga community together to celebrate the new year. Last year, over 1500 participants rolled out their mats and bent and twisted as they celebrated the new year. This year promises to be something even bigger.

The theme of this year’s event is Now We Begin. Glickman says, “I am a strong believer of setting intentions. At Something Big, we can set our intentions and celebrate the start of something new – a new year. Now more than ever, we need to come together as a community. This positive gathering is a perfect way to unite and connect as we move forward into 2017.”

Glickman, a 20-year resident of Boca Raton, is a highly respected yoga teacher, inspirational speaker and community supporter. Leslie’s intention has always been to bring the community together in a BIG way to share some yoga, music and good times.

A small business owner herself, Leslie is also committed to helping other local businesses succeed and connect with the community in the marketplace of local sponsors and vendors. A Marketplace featuring local vendors will be open throughout the morning.

Vendors include event sponsor Farmer’s Table Express, Everdew Water, Trend Tea, Raw Juce, ZICO Coconut water, Doctors Studio, 21 Drops essential oils, Acupuncture Zen, lululemon athletica, Naya Photography and Wyndham Boca Raton.

Check-in begins at 10:00 a.m. An all-level/all ages yoga class with live music begins at 11:00 a.m. The morning event is free of charge to all those that want to participate in the class.

For additional information regarding the yoga class visit www.SomethingBig2017.com or yogajourney.com Interested yogis can register at www.somethingbig2017.com

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elcome to 2017! A new cycle begins, and with it the opportunity to take stock and make con-scious choices – a great time to be healthier, happier…and a time to grow. As Alan Cohen says in his wonderful book, A Deep Breath of Life, “We can transform our lives by changing the way we think about possibilities. We are prone to picture our future as an extension of our past. But we have no guarantee at all that our future will be anything like our past…

Just when you think you know it all, life comes along and says, ‘Here, let me show you a bigger universe!’”

How can you make your New Year’s resolutions more than just another dust-gathering To Do list?

Review your accomplishments during the past year. What did you create? How did you help someone? What did you learn?

Did you try something new?

Open yourself to the universe of new possibilities. What would you like to do more of, be bet-ter at and experience for the first time?

Consider some lifestyle changes that might allow you to spend more time with people you love. Would you like to make new friends? What kinds of activities are you interested in that can help?

Maybe you’ve been considering a new career. Do you need education or training to take the next step? Can you create a new opportunity for yourself or someone else?

How can you unleash your creativity and live life more abundantly?

What would bring more fun, joy and a sense of fulfillment into your life? Are you looking for a new hobby or a new sport?

Are you ready to start a family? Have you discovered your pas-sion and are you pursuing it?

How can you find and follow your bliss?

Take care of yourself first. This may be the time to take up meditation—or commit to a regular practice. If you’re facing challenges and desire sup-port, maybe it’s time to find a spiritual community, support group or life coach—or to check out that therapist your

friend has been raving about. Lots of us could do better in terms of healthy eating, exercise, getting enough sleep and other forms of self-care. Whether it’s a daily walk, a yoga class, or ballroom dancing, now is the time to start!

“Love yourself first and everything else falls in line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world.”

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newsbriefs Inspired Horse Trainer and Clinician Dr. Maria Katsamanis Transforms Horses with The Pegasus Foundation

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or accomplished horse trainer, clinician, and author Dr. Maria Katsamanis, working with horses has always been a matter of the heart. Over the years, Maria’s innate gift for understanding people, horses, and the complex physical and emotional interplay that goes on between them has enabled her to transform the lives of countless horses and humans alike. Now, with the official launch of The Pegasus Foundation, she is ready to enhance the life of many more.

Maria’s newest endeavor, The Pegasus Foundation, will work to provide a second chance at life for horses that otherwise would likely have ended up being sold at auction or even worse, sent to slaughter.

Once enrolled in the program, horses with mental or physical issues will complete a comprehensive transformation and rehabilitation process, with the ultimate objective of facilitating an adoption with a new owner, and providing them with a fulfilling and productive life as reliable equine partners.

“The Pegasus Foundation will provide comprehensive care and an effective training program for each these horses- to restore and transform them as individuals, and to increase their adoptability” said Katsamanis. “Our greater goal is to inspire people

within the equestrian industry that through compassionate and effective training, every horse can truly have a second chance at becoming a healthy, fulfilled, and productive companion.”

Horses lucky enough to find their way to the foundation will benefit from an initial restoration process, in which optimal physical health will be achieved through recovery from injury and attaining an appropriate weight level. After the horse has reached an ideal state of health and comfort,

the transformation process begins, in which Maria’s compassionate gift and effective training approach unfailingly brings out the very best in every equine.

In addition to transforming the lives of horses and humans, funds from The Pegasus Foundation will also be allocated to produce educational seminars and workshops held throughout the year highlighting the step-by-step progress of horses enrolled in the program. Funding will also allow for the production of visual educational materials

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that will systematically document the changes in and progress of each horse. These materials will inspire and educate the public about compassionate and ethical training practices.

Experienced riders from all disciplines have been stunned by the transformation they saw in their horses after working with Maria.

Maria’s wealth of knowledge and years of study include a doctorate degree in clinical psychology, and she continues to maintain an appointment as Clinical Assistant Professor at Rutgers Medical School. Her expertise also includes the integration of key concepts of the molecular and noetic sciences, a robust foundational riding background in the Greek and French classics, and an expert knowledge of horse and human physiology. The Pegasus Foundation will operate out of Katsamanis’ home base, Amwell Ridge Farm in Ringoes, New Jersey, where she also offers comprehensive training and riding instruction, as well as boarding services.

In addition to The Pegasus Foundation, Maria is also a highly sought-after seminar speaker and clinician, where she shares her knowledge and experience with those seeking to develop a deeper and more fulfilling relationship with their horse, regardless of discipline. Her book, The Alchemy of Lightness, provides an in-depth study of Molecular Equitation, the fundamental mechanics that underlie all human-equine interaction. As a clinician, she often utilizes her background in biofeedback and psychophysiology to “connect” humans with their own body signals.

“The Pegasus Foundation is committed to inspiring and informing people about the power and beauty of a horse living up to its full potential. The horse's transformation into a masterpiece, into a sound and viable companion, will inspire and instill hope in those interested in adopting a horse. It is my goal that through the Pegasus Foundation, we will have the opportunity to dramatically improve the lives of these horses, but also to educate and inspire members of the equestrian community at large.”

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newsbriefs LIGHT CODE ACTIVATION | CRYSTAL SKULL METATRON Crystal Skull Light Codes Activation Ceremony

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ou are invited to participate in a rare event with the presence of the crystal skull known as Metatron. Gary Langston (Red Bear Who Sees All Worlds) and his beloved wife Carol Rydell are the sacred caretakers of this incredibly pristine, high frequency crystal skull. Metatron instructed them that he was to go out into the world to activate awakening and healing in as many people as possible. Gary and Carol are committed to serving the Great Turning & Awakening by creating sacred ceremonial spaces that facilitate the sharing of the ancient mystical crystal codes coming through Metatron.

Through a gentle sound ceremony, Red Bear will activate the energies within Metatron, his mesa (altar), the group and your soul. He will open a channel that will facilitate the transmission of the crystalline codes – and highest level of cosmic wisdom, healing and love to come through for you at this time. Receive deep healing within this crystalline field of awakening in order to transform your life into one of unconditional Love. This awakening will help foster harmony with your Higher Self, a deepening of your creative power and a liberation of your soul’s potential.

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About Metatron: This exquisitely loving, high frequency citrine crystal skull was carved by the Brazilian master carver, Geraldo Leandro de Souza.

It was originally commissioned by Mayan High Priestess, Barbara Criswell in Kansas City for the purpose of serving in a client’s sacred temple in Columbia, Missouri with 12 other skulls. The owner of the temple died and the skull returned to High Priestess Barbara. During a visit with her in November, 2014, she recognized Gary and Carol as the keepers of this sacred skull.

They were entrusted with the crystal skull so that it could to go out into the world to be of service. Its service is to elevate consciousness and provide healing in the world ~ for both individuals as well as communities.

Since that time, they have been traveling internationally providing ceremonial opportunities to be with Metatron’s transmissions of cosmic codes of awakening, healing and deep remembering.

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About Gary Langston (Red Bear Who Sees All Worlds): Rev. Dr. Gary Langston has been studying and practicing shamanic arts with indigenous teachers in both North and South America since 1994. He serves locally and internationally as a guide, master teacher, gifted ceremonialist, channel of healing, speaker, mentor, minister and friend. He holds a Doctorate of Divinity in Metaphysics and Spirituality and has been called upon by his own tribe of the Northern Cherokee as medicine man.

What to bring: You may wish to bring your own sacred objects, jewelry items or personal crystal/ skull that can be placed with Metatron, so that they too may receive the ancient wisdom that will be activated through this magnificent healing process.

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newsbriefs REACH YOUR MAXIMUM POTENTIAL AT THE NEWLIFE EXPO

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he NEWLIFE EXPO is returning to the Palm Beach Convention Center in WPB on April 1-2. What makes this expo different from the others that are trying to duplicate is Mark Becker, the producer.

Mark is a pioneer in the field of Health and Consciousness for over forty years. In 1975 in NYC Mark opened the first yoga center (that wasn’t Hindu) and first holistic center. Besides being a yoga master Mark is an herbalist and his herb shop in NY was the first place you could purchase herbs in bulk, tinctures, oils and capsules as well as wheat grass juice. You see, Mark is on the pulse and has the foresight to open your mind up to all possibilities and in his center introduced acupuncture, Reiki, Polarity and most of the modalities which are so common today , forty years later Being a visionary Mark created the NEWLIFE EXPO to reach you, the customer and voyeur all of the cutting edge information on holistic health, alternative medicine, conscious eating, metaphysics with exhibitors and lecturers from all over the country. The expo not only delves into our inner world but also our outer world as we become closer and closer to disclosure showing us that UFO’s are real and that we are not alone. So open your mind to all possibilities and join the adventure for a weekend that might change your life forever. Meet thousands of people like yourself who want to look better, feel better and experience new horizons. Besides the knowledge and wisdom you will meet new friends and maybe even that special one that you have been seeking. This is THE event that you do not want to miss.

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study from Drexel University, in Philadelphia, has linked autism spectrum disorder with prenatal exposure to organochlorine chemicals. The researchers examined 1,144 children born in southern California between 2000 and 2003 with mothers that had enrolled in a state-sponsored prenatal screening program. Blood tests were taken during their second trimester of pregnancy, a critical time for neurodevelopment, to measure exposure to organochlorine chemicals, including polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) and pesticides such as DDT. These compounds were banned from production in the U.S. in 1977, but remain in the environment. It’s well known that they can cross the placental barrier, impacting neurodevelopment in fetuses.

The researchers selected participants based on previous health diagnoses: 545 children with autism spectrum disorder and 181 with intellectual disabilities, plus 418 free of both issues as a control group. They found a 50 to 82 percent increased autism risk in children with the highest levels of four identified PCB compounds in utero, based on which ones were present.

“The results suggest that prenatal exposure to these chemicals above a certain level may influence neurodevelopment in adverse ways,” says Kristen Lyall, Sc.D., assistant professor in the university’s A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, promising further related studies.

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clinical trial from the University of California-San Diego School of Medicine found that participants in a six-day, ayurvedic-based, well-being program showed metabolic improvements in blood tests for inflammation, cardiovascular disease risk (CDR) and cholesterol levels.

Study participants consisted of 119 healthy men and women between the ages of 30 and 80. Sixty-five experienced a panchakarma program, a detox and rejuvenation protocol involving a vegetarian diet, meditation, yoga, massage, herbal therapy and other healing therapies. The other 54 served as a control group. Blood was analyzed before and after the test period.

The researchers, led by Dr. Deepak Chopra, found measurable decreases in 12 phosphatidycholines (cell-membrane chemicals) associated with cholesterol, inflammation, CDR and Type 2 diabetes risk. They acknowledge that due to the short duration of the trial, the immediate changes were likely attributable to the vegetarian diet; more research is needed to determine the complementary role of the other therapies.

“It appears that a one-week panchakarma program can significantly alter the metabolic profile of the person undergoing it,” remarks Chopra.

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study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease in July confirms that physical activity in midlife can help reduce the chances of developing cognitive impairment in old age. Scientists studied data on the physical activity levels from 3,050 twins in Finland given questionnaires in 1975 and 1981.

A phone interview more than 25 years later served as a follow-up cognitive evaluation, and the subjects were divided into three categories: cognitively impaired, suffering mild cognitive impairment or cognitively healthy. Individuals that participated in vigorous physical activity when they were middle-aged displayed lower levels of cognitive impairment compared to those that did less vigorous exercise. pixelheadphoto digitalskillet/Shutterstock.com

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Early Job Satisfaction Supports Long- Early-to-Bed Kids at Term Health Less Risk of Obesity

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esearchers from Ohio State University, in Columbus, started with data from 6,432 participants in the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth, conducted in 1979, to study the impact that early job satisfaction has upon health as we age. The new study examined reports of job satisfaction on a scale of one (dislike very much) to four (like very much) for participants between the ages of 25 and 39. Then they compared the responses to mental and physical health reports measured after the participants turned 40.

Those that reported low job satisfaction throughout their 20s and 30s exhibited higher levels of emotional problems, depression, sleep problems and excessive worry. Individuals that started out satisfied with their jobs but became less satisfied over time also faced sleep and anxiety difficulties, but exhibited less depression. The participants that reported increasing job satisfaction in their 20s and 30s reported fewer mental health problems.

The correlation between physical health after 40 and early job satisfaction was not as strong, but university associate professor of sociology Hui Zheng notes, “Increased anxiety and depression could lead to cardiovascular or other health problems that won’t show up until they are older.”

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Exercise in Midlife Helps Preserve Mental Sharpness

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esearch from the Ohio State University College of Public Health, in Columbus, suggests that the risk of childhood obesity, a growing concern in the U.S., can be reduced by putting children to bed before 8 p.m.

The researchers examined reports from mothers of 977 4-and-a-half-year-old children born in 1991 regarding their typical weekday bedtimes. The answers were divided into three categories: 8 p.m. or earlier, between 8 and 9 p.m. and later.

Responses were compared to the obesity levels of the same children at an average age of 15. Of the group with the earliest bedtime, comprising about 25 percent of the subjects, only one in 10 were obese, compared to 16 percent of those with childhood bedtimes between 8 and 9 p.m., representing 50 percent of the subjects.

The youngsters that went to bed the latest reported a 23 percent obesity rate, the highest overall.

Dr. Meena Khan, a sleep medicine specialist at the university’s Wexner Medical Study Center, comments about the challenge of maintaining proper bedtimes: “Kids do well with a schedule and a routine.”

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

Reforesting India

Massive Tree-Planting Against Climate Change

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Indian officials report that volunteers planted more than 49 million trees on a single day in 2016, surpassing the 2013 world record of 850,000 in Pakistan. An estimated 800,000 volunteers worked for 24 hours planting 80 species of saplings raised in local nurseries along roads, railways and other public land.

The effort is part of the commitment India made at the Paris Climate Conference in December 2015. The country agreed to spend $6 billion to reforest 12 percent of its land and bring the total forest cover to 235 million acres by 2030, or about 29 percent of its territory.

Trees sequester carbon dioxide from the air and reduce greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. India has experienced substantial loss of its forest cover in recent centuries as people cut down trees for firewood, pasture and development. Still, saplings need water and care and are susceptible to disease. Mortality rates can reach 40 percent after such massive tree plantings.

Other countries are also replanting trees. Last December, African nations pledged to reforest 100 million hectares (386 square miles). A wide range of stakeholders from countries to companies also signed on to the non-binding New York Declaration of Forests that month, with the goal of halving deforestation by 2020 and ending it by 2030.

Protecting Pollinators

Maryland Bans Bee-Killing Pesticides Maryland is the first state in the nation to pass strict restrictions on pesticides thought to be responsible for significant reductions in bee populations with enactment of its Pollinator Protection Act. Maryland lost more than 60 percent of its hives in 2015, each containing up to 20,000 honeybees, making it one of the states with the highest recorded declines. The national average is about 42 percent, yet across the country, farmers and gardeners are still using pesticides linked to colony collapse disorder. Globally, more than one-third of the world’s food supply could be a risk if these and other pollinators are lost.

Neonicotinoids are one potent class of systemic pesticides introduced to agriculture in the 1990s that have been linked to bees’ demise. In recent years, pesticides such as Knockout Ready-to-Use Grub Killer, Ortho Bug B Gon, and AllIn-One Rose & Flower Care have been made available to consumers and beekeepers have noticed a corresponding increase in bee deaths.

The Maryland law bans the use of neonicotinoids by everyday consumers that have been spraying home gardens and trees with these deadly pesticides. Farmers and professional gardeners are exempt from the law. A similar law is awaiting the governor’s signature in Connecticut. Although the U.S. Department of Agriculture has not officially recognized the well-researched link, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is reviewing it.

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Recirculating Jet Air Linked to Illness Aerotoxic syndrome is the medical term for the illness caused by exposure to contaminated air in jet aircraft, and it’s causing that ailment, plus the permanent disability and even death of airline employees and passengers. Whistleblowers have been met with ridicule and termination. The problem has been called the “asbestos of the airline industry” by critics. French scientist Jean-Cristophe Balouet, Ph.D., who discovered the syndrome in 1999, thinks it may have already affected 250,000 pilots, cabin crew and passengers worldwide.

In 1963, aircraft moved from drawing fresh air into the cabin to “bleeding” part of it from the engines. The synthetic oil used by jets contains organophosphates used in pesticides and nerve gas, and was banned by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for residential use in 2001 because of known toxicity.

The byproducts of these carcinogenic organophosphates can also include aldehydes and carbon monoxide.

Airplane seals wear out and there are no chemical sensors onboard aircraft to detect fumes—only noses to detect the “dirty sock” odor.

The Aerotoxic Association continues to push for air quality detectors on all planes and the Cabin Air Quality Act sponsored by California Senator Dianne Feinstein.

For more information, visit Aerotoxic.org.

Although food manufacturers have pledged to voluntarily eliminate bisphenol A (BPA)—an endocrine disruptor linked to developmental problems in fetuses, infants and children—in their packaging materials, it’s still found in the lining of many canned goods. Recent testing by an advocacy group found BPA in 70 percent of nearly 200 samples, including products from Campbell and Kroger, which have joined the pledge.

“It’s in beer, coffee, tea, energy drinks and aerosol cans for whipped cream... it’s everywhere,” says Samara Geller, a database and research analyst with the Environmental Working Group (EWG).

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, BPA is safe at the levels people are exposed to via canned foods, but many consumers would rather not take the risk.

Consequently, EWG created a new tool to help consumers avoid the 16,000 products that may have BPA in their packaging. The numbers listed on package UPC codes can be compared against the database at Tinyurl.com/EWG-BPA-Lookup.

“Our main goal was to get this out quickly to as many people as possible,” says Geller. “The UPC code is really your best defense to finding out what they’re talking about,” because product names can change.

California lawmakers have enacted a bill that aims to reduce the state’s greenhouse gas emissions to 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030. It extends previous efforts such as the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 instituted to reduce emissions by 2020, along with another piece of legislation that vows to boost legislative oversight of climate change programs organized by the California Air Resources Board.

Supporters say that emissions rules have created new jobs and led to billions of dollars of investment in California’s clean energy sector. Opponents argue that the strict targets have caused some job losses, particularly in oil manufacturing.

The state, having the world’s eighth-largest economy, has further announced a goal of fighting climate change and improving air quality by putting 1.5 million zero-emission state cars on the road by 2025.

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Lobster Liberation

Monks Free Creatures from Certain Doom

A handful of monks from the Great Enlightenment Buddhist Institute Society living on Canada’s Prince Edward Island spent a day buying up all the live lobsters they could find at the local fish market, and then chartered a boat. Once out to sea, they recited a brief prayer over their writhing cargo and set them loose in the Atlantic.

“The whole purpose for us is to cultivate this compassion toward others,” says one of the monks. “It doesn’t have to be lobsters, it can be worms, flies, any animals; it can also be driving slower, so we don’t run over little critters on the street.”

One participant, Victoria Fan, says, “It’s rethinking the way you normally see these creatures. Their happiness is as important as your happiness, their suffering is as important as your suffering.”

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SABOTEURS Tackling Obesity’s Hidden Causes

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at less, move more. These words have been the cornerstone of diet advice for decades, leading millions of Americans to greet the new year with vows to cut calories and hit the gym. In all, one in five U.S. adults are dieting at any given time, according to the international market research firm The NPD Group, and 57 percent would like to lose 20 pounds or more. Yet few will reach that goal.

One survey of 14,000 dieters published in the International Journal of Obesity found that only one in six had ever been able to lose 10 percent of their body weight and keep it off for a year.

Another study, published in the last year in Obesity, followed up with 14 contestants from the 2009 TV reality show The Biggest Loser and found that despite 30

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efforts to keep their eating and exercise habits on track, 13 had regained significant weight since the competition. Four are heavier now than before participating on the show.

Diet experts say the battle of the bulge has been exceedingly hard to win for one clear reason: We’re oversimplifying the solution and underestimating the saboteurs. “We’re learning that it’s not as simple as calories-in and calories-out,” says Dr. Pamela Wartian Smith, an Ann Arbor, Michigan, physician specializing in functional and nutritional medicine and author of Why You Can’t Lose Weight.

Research reveals that everything from food allergies to hormone imbalances and disruptions in gut bacteria can subtly undermine the best-laid weight

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Bite into a food we’re sensitive to and our body switches into “fight-or-flight” mode. It stores fat and water, releases histamines that widen blood vessels and inflame tissue, and cranks out stress hormones like epinephrine and norepinephrine that make us want to eat more of that food.

“You literally get a high so that you crave more,” says Smith. She notes that unlike true allergies, which can prompt an immediate reaction, food intolerances often manifest subtly over several days.

When we are repeatedly exposed to a food we’re sensitive to, we feel bloated and sluggish, regardless of the calorie count.

Allergy medications can also prompt weight gain, in part by boosting appetite.

One study by Yale researchers found people that regularly ingested antihistamines like Zyrtec and Allegra were far more likely to be overweight than those not using them.

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management plans. Working out too much or eating too little can also backfire. Even a mean boss or a cold workplace cubicle can factor in.

Certainly, diet and exercise are key, experts emphasize. Yet, if we’re doing all the right things and still seeing disappointing numbers on the scale, there’s still more we can do. Here are some common weight-loss saboteurs and what to do about them.

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What to do: First, cut out the mostcraved foods. “If someone tells me they just cannot live without cheese, I assume they are allergic to it,” says Smith. Or, try an elimination diet. Ban common allergens like milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts and gluten (if possible, try sticking to only rice and lamb—two hypoallergenic foods—for four days). Then reintroduce other foods slowly and monitor the results. To combat seasonal allergies naturally, try vitamin C, quercetin and butterbur supplements.

Underperforming Thyroid

The thyroid serves as a key metabolism regulator, dictating how efficiently the heart beats and muscles contract, how quickly the body turns nutrients into energy, and how well we burn off stored fat. When thyroid hormone production falls, metabolism can also decrease by as much as 40 percent.

Yet as many as four in 13 women suffer from a thyroid hormone deficiency, says Toronto naturopathic doctor Natasha Turner, author of the new book The Hormone Boost.

“You can diet and exercise until you are blue in the face, but if your thyroid is out of balance, you won’t achieve the body you’re looking for,” she says. “It’s a common cause of weight gain.”

What to do: Get tested for levels of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) and, if possible, T4 (thyroxine) and T3 (triiodothyronine) also. TSH signals the thyroid to make more T4, the inactive form of thyroid hormone that is converted into T3, the form the body is able to use. Abnormal blood levels of any of these can impact metabolism adversely, and a TSH test alone may be unable to identify a problem, caution Smith and Turner.

In some cases, medication may be required. Otherwise, move to embrace lifestyle habits that reduce stress levels, because the stress hormone cortisol can inhibit thyroid function. Get eight hours of sleep; sleep deprivation also impairs thyroid function. Eat lots of fiber, which helps the body eliminate excess estrogen and other thyroid-damaging

metabolic byproducts. Also, stock up on foods containing tyrosine (almonds and avocadoes), and selenium (Brazil nuts).

In some cases, if an iodine deficiency is at play, a doctor may suggest iodine supplements or iodine-rich foods like kelp and sea bass.

Imbalanced Gut

The trillions of microorganisms in our gut have a profound impact on our ability to maintain a healthy weight, says Dr. Raphael Kellman, a New York City physician practicing functional medicine and author of The Microbiome Diet.

“The gut bacteria are the gatekeepers of the calories that enter our body,” he explains.

Research shows that certain species of bacteria aid in the metabolizing of carbohydrates, while others help break down fats and protein. Some turn on genes that fight inflammation; others influence how well the body responds to insulin. Diversity and balance of helpful bacteria species are keys to health.

“If changes in the percentages of certain bacteria occur, the microbiome loses its ability to help us maintain a healthy weight,” says Kellman. In one landmark 21st-century study

by University of Colorado researchers, swapping the gut bacteria of a skinny mouse with that of an obese one made the skinny mouse gain weight.

What to do: Go easy on antibiotics, which can wipe out gut bacteria diversity. Load up on fermented foods like kim chi, sauerkraut, kefir and yogurt.

Eat lots of inulin-containing plant fiber to give desirable bacteria something to chew on, and consider taking a probiotic supplement until weight loss and health goals are achieved.

Overdoing Diets

As The Biggest Loser contestants learned, losing too much weight too fast can bring metabolism to a screeching halt; the body, coaxed into starvation mode, moves to conserve fuel and store fat.

“If you try to lose weight by drastically slashing calorie intake and going crazy on the cardio machines, you’ll do more harm than good,” says Turner. Performing intense cardiovascular exercise such as running, cycling or swimming for more than 45 minutes can make cortisol levels surge, accelerating muscle loss and impairing the immune system. That’s counterproductive because muscles burn calories at rest, too. Consistent over-exercise can also prompt the stressed body to respond in a fight-or-flight fashion, storing more belly fat and leading to the “skinny but fat” body composition common among models and marathon runners, she says.

Skipping meals can prompt the key thyroid hormone T3 to fall off too, further slowing metabolism. Plus, six weeks into a restrictive weight-loss program, levels of the feel-good hormones dopamine and serotonin also start to decline, killing motivation and fueling cravings. The result is a weight plateau or even weight gain.

What to do: Unless walking, limit workouts to 40 minutes, advises Turner.

Instead of slogging away at a steady pace on the treadmill, try intervals (short, high-intensity efforts separated by brief rest periods), which have been shown to boost both fat burning and cardiovascular fitness. For example: five-minute warm-up, one-minute run at fast pace, one-minute run at moderate pace, repeat 10 times, five-minute cool-down. Also, incorporate strength training into three workouts each week.

Include some fat, protein and carbohydrates with every meal. If insisting on counting calories, shoot for 450 to 500 per meal and 150 per snack for women; 500 to 600 per meal and 200 to 300 per snack for men. Every week to 10 days, enjoy a carb-loaded “cheat meal” such as pancakes or pasta; it supports any languishing thyroid and feel-good hormones, gives associated neurotransmitters a jumpstart and keeps us from feeling deprived.

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Alan Hedge, Ph.D., a workplace design researcher with Cornell University, in New York, says women, who tend to have less muscle and body hair to provide natural warmth, are at particular risk of packing on pounds due to an overly cold environment. “When the body is cold, it adapts by laying down insulation, which is fat,” he says. Even without eating extra calories, if we’re constantly cold at work, as 31 percent of women are according to a recent CareerBuilder survey, we tend to gain about a pound or two per year, says Hedge.

Other research, conducted at Northwestern University, in Illinois, shows that workers exposed to more light in the morning weigh about 1.4 pounds less on average than those toiling in windowless cubicles. The suspected reason is that morning light triggers a cascade of hormones that positively impact appetite and metabolism. Another study, by Ohio State University researchers, found women that experienced a stressful event at work or elsewhere and then ate a fat- and calorieladen meal the next day burned 100 fewer calories from that meal than non-stressed workers.

What to do: At work, move the desk toward a window or at least take a walk every morning. Bring a space heater, extra sweater or hot tea fixings. After an ultrastressful workday, eat especially healthfully that night.

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

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Natural Slimming Supplements Ashwaghanda root: While research is scarce, this Indian herb is traditionally believed to reduce levels of the stress hormone cortisol (which can boost belly fat storage). It’s also believed to boost conversion of the thyroid hormone T4 to the more metabolically active thyroid hormone T3. Doctor of Naturopathy Natasha Turner recommends 500 to 1,000 milligrams (mg) twice daily.

Chromium: This mineral plays a key role in enhancing insulin’s action in the body. Numerous studies by U.S. Department of Agriculture researchers and others suggest that taking chromium supplements can stabilize blood sugar, potentially reducing the cravings and energy slumps that come with glucose spikes and dips. Research on chromium’s impact on body composition and weight has been mixed. Turner recommends 200 to 400 micrograms (mcg) daily.

Curcumin: This golden spice, found in turmeric, curbs painful joint inflammation from over-exercising, and has been shown by Tufts University and Columbia University researchers to improve fat metabolism in mice.

L-carnitine: Helps the body use fat for fuel more efficiently and also can be used as an energy booster before cardio or strength training. Dr. Pamela Wartian Smith recommends 500 to 1,000 mg daily.

Omega-3 fatty acids: In addition to being potent anti-inflammatory agents, the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA have been associated with greater weight and fat loss when added to a diet and exercise program, according to studies in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition and the International Journal of Obesity.

Prebiotics: These undigested fibers provide food for good gut bacteria to keep the digestive system and metabolism on track.

Probiotics: These are generally believed to promote healthy gut bacteria so that the body metabolizes food more efficiently. One recent study in the British Journal of Nutrition followed 125 obese men and women throughout a 12-week diet, followed by a 12-week maintenance period, and found that the women taking probiotics containing the bacterial strain Lactobacillus rhamnosis lost significantly more weight during the diet than women that didn’t; plus, they continued to lose weight during the maintenance period. The men studied did not show similar results.

Selenium: Selenium is critical for the conversion of inactive T4 to active T3 that the body can make use of. Smith recommends 100 to 200 mcg daily.

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coverage that includes annual wellness exams, phone or virtual appointments and educational classes, plus follow-ups and urgent care at minimal costs.

The U.S. mainstream fee-for-service approach, whether paid by insurance or cash, has been criticized for encouraging unnecessary tests and procedures because doctors are paid for services performed. To maintain income, they typically shorten appointments to increase the number of patients they see.

Lewis emphasizes, “Time is the valuable factor in DPC— healthy lifestyle changes, which can prevent or reverse 70 percent of health concerns, cannot be communicated in 10 minutes.”

Medical Cost-Sharing

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For generations, Christian communities have operated health care sharing ministries (HCSM) to collectively share the cost of each other’s medical bills as an alternative to outside insurance. Members are exempt from current Affordable Healthcare Act (ACA) mandates.

Liberty HealthShare, a nonprofit HCSM chartered by the Mennonite church, believes that everyone has the right to practice religion as they see fit. Their members share a commitment to personal health and sharing in the burden of health expenses with others that have these values.

“Many in the functional and integrative medical arenas also believe in these principles,” says Tom Blue, of Richmond, Virginia, a director with The Institute for Functional Medicine.

“Cost sharing feels very familiar; you present your card to your provider, but there’s no set network of providers, which is favorable for those seeking more progressive forms of care.”

Expanding upon this model, Blue worked with the company to create its Liberty Direct program (LibertyDirect.org).

Individuals pay an annual membership fee plus a monthly share amount. After fulfilling their annual unshared amount of out-of-pocket expenses (similar to a deductible), participants’ healthcare costs—including approved naturopathic and alternative treatments—can be submitted as expenses to be shared by the group.

Liberty Direct provides financial advantages to DPC practitioners and patients by subsidizing membership fees; it favors nutrition over chronic prescription dependence by reimbursing physician-prescribed nutritional supplement and pharmaceutical expenses under the same terms.

Members must be in good health with a lifestyle that helps sustain wellness, including good nutrition, exercise and abstinence from tobacco use and drug and alcohol abuse. The program also accepts approximately 7 percent of applicants on provisional terms when pre-existing conditions such as hypertension, obesity and diabetes can be improved through lifestyle changes. They pay an extra fee per month to cover the cost of a health coach; when they achieve their goals, they become full members paying regular rates.

Complementary Care Alternatives to Insurance Cost Less

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he latest National Health Interview Survey available, from 2012, shows an annual expenditure of $30.2 billion in out-of-pocket costs for complementary health approaches, benefiting 33 percent of adults and 12 percent of children, and representing about 10 percent of out-of-pocket U.S. healthcare costs. Insurance rarely covers complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in full. As provider networks shrink, premiums rise and the future of healthcare reform remains uncertain, health-conscious consumers yearn for innovative ways to afford this kind of care.

Membership-Based Care

When Dr. Chad Krisel worked at an urgent care center, he saw up to 55 patients a day. Since opening Integrative Family Medicine of Asheville (IntegrativeAsheville.org), in North Carolina, with Dr. Brian Lewis, he averages 12 patients a day. His team provides a membership-based practice in a payment model known as direct primary care (DPC).

Endorsed by the American Academy of Family Physicians, DPC is broadly accessible. By applying simplicity, sustainability, quality and collaboration, their integrative practice provides comprehensive care for less than what many pay for phone service. “DPC removes traditional financial incentives and conflicts of interest because membership fees fund us. Our only incentive is to help and heal patients,” Krisel explains.

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Told she was past medical hope, Kari Gray, of Kahului, Hawaii, sought to heal from cancer using natural medicine.

“When thousands of dollars spent for natural protocols were denied reimbursement by my insurance company, I saw that the system needs to change,” Gray recalls.

CAM therapies still deemed “unproven” by traditional insurance companies gave Gray a second chance at life. Following remission, she began a 20-year search for alternative medicine insurance. Finding none, in 2014, she created GreenSurance (MyGreenSurance.com).

Serving people that proactively care for their health and prefer natural medicine as primary care, GreenSurance developed an evidence-based and science-backed list of 40-plus

covered CAM modalities, including thermography, energy therapy, biofeedback, essential oils and homeopathy. It also covers conventional medical and emergency care.

Enrollees of the member-owned organization are supplied third-party payer information for provider direct billing once the member’s out-of-pocket amount is met. They use any statelicensed provider and the program is often more affordable than traditional insurance.

GreenSurance is currently investing resources to broaden consumer access to the tax advantages of a health spending account (HSA). H.R. 1752 would allow enrollees in any healthcare-sharing program to open an HSA. “Simply, we’re a co-op whose members empower us to create an exempt program that protects members from ACA penalties and traditional health insurance,” says Gray. “More, we’re a grassroots movement for change.”

Krisel notes, “Doctors too, are livid about the current status of America’s healthcare system. Be vocal about what’s important to you. The more voices heard in Washington, the more change we’ll see.”

Meredith Montgomery publishes Natural Awakenings of Gulf Coast Alabama/Mississippi (HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com).

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onventional insurance rules adversely affect Americans’ consideration of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM).

According to the 2012 National Health Interview Survey, acupuncture, chiropractic and massage therapy use increased over the prior decade, but only among those without insurance. For those with progressive policies, coverage for CAM approaches is usually only partial.

Know What a Policy Covers

Before using a complementary or integrative service, inquire about specifics: Sometimes preapproval or a referral is required to qualify; coverage may be limited to a certain network of practitioners; verify visit limits or the number required; and get details of out-of-pocket costs. Keep insurancerelated communications records, including notes on calls and copies of bills, claims and letters, to help with any claim disputes.

Explore Available Options

Ask the insurance provider about coverage of CAM approaches, including whether a rider or supplement to the standard plan is required to cover them. Inquire about discount programs, such as when members pay for fees and out-of-pocket costs, but at a lower rate. State insurance departments and professional associations for

complementary health specialties may know which insurance companies cover specific CAM approaches.

Ask Practitioners About Payments

When seeing a complementary or integrative practitioner, clarify payment and insurance details before the first visit. Learn the cost of initial and follow-up appointments; how many appointments are needed; additional costs such as for tests, supplements or equipment; and if they offer an income-based sliding scale. Also confirm which insurance plans are accepted and if the patient or provider files claims. When insurance doesn’t cover a service, inquire about installment plans and discounts for cash payments.

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“The economics are staggering,” says Blue, who used to pay $760 a month for insurance with a $12,400 deductible and now pays a monthly share of $449 with a family unshared amount of $1,500. HCSMs are affordable because of restricted overhead budgets. Plus, they appeal to natural-health conscious clients and can decline unsuitable applicants. “This concept of communal cost sharing works—Liberty’s share amounts decreased in 2013 and have not changed since,” comments Blue.

Save with Tax-Exempt Accounts

Flexible spending accounts offered by some employers allow participants to set aside pretax dollars for health-related expenses. Health savings accounts can be established by individuals with high-deductible health plans to save for medical expenses. Contributions are tax-deductible and interest is tax-free.

Source: National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health

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“Consistent kettlebell training imitates and strengthens movements we use to function in daily life,” explains Athena Concannon, an American College of Sports Medicine-certified personal trainer and healthy lifestyle blogger at AchieveWithAthena.com, in Boston.

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Kettlebells now show up in circuit training, CrossFit and both functional fitness and step classes. People see results because, “It takes multiple small and large muscle groups to redirect movement while maintaining control with a kettlebell, requiring more muscle recruitment than with a traditional dumbbell; it’s because its shape provides unbalanced weight resistance that strengthens a multitude of different muscles,” explains Julie Joffrion, owner of All-Inclusive Health, in New Orleans.

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maintaining a neutral spinal posture and avoid locking knees and wrists to avoid pain or injury. By starting with a smaller weight and focusing on form first, exercisers build a foundation that allows them to more fully enjoy the benefits.

Momentum training with kettlebells also compares favorably to traditional dumbbells or weighted bars. “The distinctive shape and weight distribution allows for a variety of exercises and grip positions that are not as comfortable and effective or even possible with a dumbbell,” says Joffrion.

Although kettlebells have been popular with Russian athletes since the 1700s, they are a relatively new addition to U.S. fitness clubs. “I first learned about kettlebell fitness in 2005 when some gyms were purchasing them.

However, because trainers didn’t yet know how to use or instruct on proper movement of the bells, they sat dormant for awhile. I started using them and fell in love. After a few months, I knew this would be something I’d stick with for a long time,” recalls Lorna Kleidman, an accomplished kettlebell champion who

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Now the founder of KettleX, a business focused on making kettlebell fitness available to everyone through DVDs, private sessions, online coaching and seminars, Kleidman says, “The beauty is that the bells keep you strong and looking great, no matter what your age or fitness experience. I’ve rarely met a person that didn’t get hooked after working out with the appropriate bells, be it a child or an 80-year-young client.

“They are excellent for power, cardiovascular enhancement, endurance and physical symmetry, which is important for the health of the tissues and joints. At the same time, they create a healthful-looking physique, including toned arms, flat abs and a round, lifted butt.” she adds.

Participants completing 20 minutes of a high-intensity kettlebell workout burned an average of 20 calories per

minute in a study sponsored by the American Council of Exercise. The researchers compared this level to running a six-minute mile and credited the more intensive calorie burn as a result of challenging the total body, which quickly raises the heart rate when performed with speed. The study concluded that kettlebell training is especially beneficial for those that want to fit in a timeefficient, total body workout.

Proponents go a step further, claiming that kettlebells can deliver increased benefits in half the time of traditional workouts. Bumpus advises, “If you’re solely interested in building strength and muscle power, stick with free weights, but if you’re looking for a way to burn fat while increasing muscular and cardiovascular endurance, kettlebells are a valuable option to incorporate into your training.”

Taylor Geiger is a freelance writer in Phoenix, Arizona. Connect at TaylorGeiger.wordpress.com.

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ing, brain fog and joint pain, when they ingest gluten. According to the Center, as many as 7 percent of Americans, or 18 million people, fall into this vague category, due to a far less understood immune response distinct from what’s linked to celiac disease.

Gluten Sufferers

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The latest study, published in the American Medical Association publication JAMA Internal Medicine, found that the number of Americans with celiac disease remained relatively stable from 2009 through 2014 at about 2.7 million.

Meanwhile, marketers for gluten-free products report about 40 million consumers.

Celiac disease is a serious autoimmune disorder in which ingesting gluten causes issues such as intestinal damage, anemia and fatigue. Those afflicted improve when gluten is removed from their diets and their intestinal tracts heal, according to the Center for Celiac Research and Treatment at Massachusetts General Hospital, in Boston.

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The many Americans unaffected by gluten may want to avoid gluten-free products, says Dr. Michael Greger, a Washington, D.C., physician specializing in clinical nutrition. The bestselling author of How Not to Die, Greger founded the educational nonprofit NutritionFacts.org and is a founding fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.

“Just because some people have a peanut allergy doesn’t mean everyone should avoid peanuts,” says Greger.

“Some evidence suggests that a glutenfree diet may adversely affect gut health in people without celiac disease, gluten sensitivity or wheat allergy.” He cites a small study published in Gut Microbes which found that a one-month, glutenfree diet may hurt gut flora and immune function, potentially precipitating an

function. In a study published in the journal Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry, researchers found that after less than a week on a diet with added gluten protein, subjects experienced significantly increased natural killer cell activity, which could improve their ability to fight cancer and viral infections.

An earlier study in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition found that high-gluten bread improved triglyceride levels better than regular gluten bread.

Plus, Greger says, avoiding gluten means missing out on all the fiber, B vitamins, trace minerals and other nutrients from whole grains like wheat, barley and rye. A whole-grain-rich diet has been repeatedly shown to reduce the risk of heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, obesity and some forms of cancer in studies from such institutions as the University of Minnesota and Lund University, in Sweden.

“Most gluten-free processed foods are not made with nutrient-rich, healthprotecting whole grains,” adds Katherine Tallmadge, a Washington, D.C., registered dietitian, nutrition coach and author of Diet Simple. Ingredients such

as potato starch and cornstarch with little nutritional value typically help take the place of wheat flour. “The gluten-free label has little to do with nutritional value.” French fries and many candies, for example, are naturally gluten-free.

Impact of Self-Diagnosis

Self-diagnosing a gluten issue can delay a doctor’s accurate assessment, cautions Greger. “We diagnose celiac by looking for the inflammation caused by gluten in celiac sufferers. If they haven’t been eating a lot of gluten, we might miss diagnosing the disease. Thus, instead of being on a gluten-free diet, we want celiac suspects to be on a gluten-loaded diet, such as four to six slices of gluten-packed bread daily for at least a month before they come in for a diagnostic exam.”

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The gluten components that cause problems for the wheat-sensitive may act as prebiotics and feed good bacteria for the rest of us, says Greger.

“Wheat bran contains the important wheat-based prebiotic arabino-xylanoligosaccharide,” explains Case Adams, a Morro Bay, California, naturopath and author of The Gluten Cure: Scientifically Proven Natural Solutions to Celiac Disease and Gluten Sensitivities. “It feeds the probiotics that produce enzymes which help break down gluten and gliadin proteins.”

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Her first book, endorsed by many leading integrative health practitioners, earned the top National Indie Excellence Award for Alternative Medicine. It taps into nearly 200 scientific studies, with her research into innovative treatments driven by a quest that she and her late husband both believed added 15 years to his life after a terminal prognosis at age 40.

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tions; then its use diminished through a lack of proponents in the medical field. Its use was revived in the 1990s due to the efforts of Jim Abrahams, a Hollywood writer/director, father of a child with epilepsy and one of my heroes.

I found small studies that proved that the ketogenic diet successfully stops children’s seizures nearly 70 percent of the time. This highly effective alternative has none of the negative side effects of antiseizure drugs. Most doctors aren’t in favor of the diet approach and instead often prescribe affected children up to three or four meds as an easier option. The diet follows Hippocrates’ dictum, “Let food be thy medicine.”

Another standout is intravenous alpha lipoic acid, pioneered since the 1970s by Dr. Burt Berkson, who used it mainly for end-stage liver disease and diabetic neuropathy. He saved many people from needing liver transplants with infusions of this powerful, versatile antioxidant. photo by Keith Peterson

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Did anything surprise you?

I chose to include effective treatments that are non-toxic and inexpensive. I didn’t realize that several of them were effective for many different conditions.

For example, LDN has been used since the mid-1980s to treat autoimmune diseases, of which there are more than 100; it also treats some cancers and AIDS. Research shows good results for conditions as varied as multiple sclerosis,

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lupus, Crohn’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia and Parkinson’s, because all of them have an autoimmune component if they are not directly autoimmune diseases.

Similarly, the ketogenic diet is now being studied as a treatment for cancers, especially brain tumors, brain injuries, autism, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Intravenous alpha lipoic acid is also used to address autoimmune diseases, some cancers and other conditions.

Are you finding that people are increasingly moving away from drugs and, if so, why?

Yes. The norm used to be that patients followed their doctors’ orders without question, which routinely entailed prescription drugs. Today, people are realizing that drugs often come with horrendous side effects. Consider, for instance, that ads for some injectible treatments for autoimmune diseases caution against side effects of cancers, including lymphomas. A side effect of some multiple sclerosis drugs is a serious brain infection called progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, or PML. People are listening closely, reading and researching their health issues, and don’t want risky side effects, especially when safer options are available.

In dealing with chronic illnesses, how crucial is it for caregiver and patient to maintain a positive, optimistic attitude?

Multiple studies, like those referenced in Mind Over Medicine, by Dr. Lissa Rankin, and Radical Remission, by Kelly Turner, Ph.D., show that a positive state of mind is crucial to healing. One of the benefits I report in my book is that patients and caregivers will do even more research looking for alternatives when doctors tell them nothing else can be done. And many find healing treatments; there are many such cases reported in my book. I like the African proverb, “When you pray, move your feet.”

Randy Kambic is a freelance writer and editor in Estero, FL, and regular contributor to Natural Awakenings magazine. natural awakenings

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by April Thompson eer pressure and body consciousness plasticity of the teenage brain is optimal are universal challenges facing teens for learning and adaption, but without the and their parents. Experts find that by frontal lobe feedback, it’s a challenge for modeling healthy habits and maintaining them to moderate the heightened emoopen lines of communication, adults can tions, novelty seeking and sexual impulses help foster healthy independent thinking adolescents are also experiencing. and responses to inevitable situations.

“We expect teenagers to act rationally, but there are many reasons why their brains aren’t taking them there,” says Respect Developing Jensen. “Acknowledging this can lower Capacities frustration levels for everyone.”

Some teen struggles are literally all in their heads, according to Dr. Frances Jensen, a professor at the University of PennsylCreate a Safe Haven vania’s Perelman School of Medicine, in Teens learn more from experience than Philadelphia. “The brain is the last organ lectures, so parents should facilitate posito mature, and isn’t fully complete until tive experiences and influences at home, young people reach their late 20s. This al- advises Carla Atherton, director of The lows the brain to adapt to its environment, Healthy Family Formula, in Saskatoon, Saswhich can be both good and bad,” says katchewan, Canada, which fosters family Jensen, author of The Teenage Brain: A well-being by holistically addressing root Neuroscientist’s Survival Guide to Raising causes of poor health. Such activities can Adolescents and Young Adults. include regularly preparing meals together

Compounding the challenge, the and going for family walks, rather than eatfrontal lobes, responsible for higher ing dinner in front of the TV. functions like insight, judgment, impulse

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Parents have to give trust to gain kids’ trust stresses educator Naomi Katz, of Galilee, Israel, author of Beautiful: Being an Empowered Young Woman. “Create an environment where kids feel like they don’t have to hide or lie about anything,” Katz says. She also encourages parents to empower adolescents in decision making: Rather than telling them not to try drugs or alcohol “because I said so,” provide them real facts to help them draw their own conclusions.

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In today’s hyper-connected world, Katz observes, “Social dynamics can get really confusing and painful and impact kids in far-reaching ways. We used to come home from school and be away from those issues until the next day; now that break doesn’t come because of social media and smartphones.”

Katz recommends encouraging journaling or other forms of self-expression to help teens unplug and reflect. Breathing exercises can help calm nerves and allow them to think more clearly in tough social situations before they react. Katz also suggests teens set aside time each week for a feel-good activity like playing sports or music, to give them a reliable source of pleasure and accomplishment, no matter what else is going on in their lives.

Stay Alert to Signs

Despite a parent’s best efforts, kids can and will make unhealthy choices, and parents need to be prepared to manage the consequences. If a child is suspected or found to be engaging in dangerous or addictive behaviors like self-harming or an eating disorder, it’s important to address these immediately, seeking professional help if needed, counsels Katz.

Jensen remarks that it’s easier to learn unhealthy patterns when the brain is malleable, and addictive behaviors are harder to eliminate than if they are acquired as an adult.

The signs of unhealthy behaviors can be subtle, so it’s important to recognize cues without making flash judgments or placing blame, says Atherton, For example, a parent that notices her teen eating differently or obsessed with working out should consider initiating a conversation with him or her about body image.

Talking to teens about images in the media can help them gain a more balanced and positive self-perspective. “You can tell your kids, ‘These advertising images are trying to sell you someone’s idea of a perfect look, but it’s not reality,’” says Atherton.

For whatever issues teens are trying to cope with, parents need to cultivate their own sense of inner calm; to be the rock that they can cling to. “Caring adults need to give teens a periodic frontal lobe assist,” says Jensen. “It helps when we share more details and insights about how we organize our lives and make decisions. Modeling the rationality and empathy that teenagers may lack can be an effective counterbalance.”

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magine being outside on a sunny day, looking at a clear, blue sky. It’s natural to feel calm and wonderful while contemplating this expansive view.

Then a solitary bird flies across our field of vision.

Noticing it takes our attention away from the stillness of the sky to instead track its movement as it flies by. Then we start thinking about the bird: “I wonder where it’s coming from and going? Why is it alone? Has it lost its mate?” At that point, we are no longer feeling calm, but concerned.

Inside of each of us, right now, there is a “big blue sky” of awareness with all kinds of “birds” flying around, including thoughts, emotions, physical sensations and anything in the external world that catches our attention.

Attaining a consistent inner calm is possible by learning to be more interested in and attentive to the conscious awareness that is calmly observing what’s going on in our thinking, emotions, bodily sensations and life. We can live permanently engaged with this awareness and the inner dominion it contains instead of being helplessly caught up in the content of our own or others’ thinking or emotion, which are often conditioned by the world to be more negative than positive.

As we mature in this skill, we discover that such awareness is always still, silent, peaceful, powerful, unlimited and infinite. It reflects who we really are as opposed to who we think we are. Through practice, it becomes our natural way of being and we awake to an excellent way of living

To experience this, try the Gently Alert Attention Wide Open (GAAWO) technique. Look at something that’s straight ahead while simultaneously letting the gaze gently open up wider, looking neither left nor right, using passive peripheral vision. Now do the same with up and down, so gentle alertness encompasses an even greater scope. As we do this, we will likely notice that our thoughts are stilled and we feel more present, calm and quiet than a moment earlier.

This simple technique works for everyone. By playing with it regularly, we can discover that a sense of peace never leaves us; rather, we leave our innate, peaceful center when we focus on and feel the to and fro movements of our mind.

Exchanging typical thinking for staying in a conscious state of awareness helps us to unchain our being from limiting views and perspectives, so that we live more freely.

Sandy C. Newbigging is the creator of Calmology principles and techniques, including the transformative GAAWO. He offers a 12-week Calmology foundation course at CalmClan.com. Connect at SandyNewbigging.com. natural awakenings

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Finding the internal root cause of problems on the skin, the body’s largest organ, takes time to investigate. Dattner, who practices in New York City and New Rochelle, New York, and considers himself a “skin detective”, says that although his forensic work continues to expand, he still begins his sleuthing by compiling a detailed and comprehensive history that yields clues for solving health puzzles and points him in the direction of what’s causing problems.

Some patients with acne also have symptoms of bloating, gastrointestinal issues or chronic bowel disease. Others may have traveled to another country where they contracted diarrhea from a parasite or foreign bacteria that upset their intestinal microbiome.

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Skin outbreaks can also be the result of food sensitivities or food allergies. “I make patients aware of the issues underlying their skin problems so that they understand the connection between internal health and skin. Then they can make conscious food choices,” says Dattner.

Diet is a critical aspect of healthy skin. Food sensitivities can cause inflammation that can show up on the skin, he explains.

Dattner incorporates several diagnostic techniques and remedies from other medical traditions, including herbal, homeopathic and ayurvedic. A tongue diagnosis he uses is taken from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). He uses Applied Kinesiology to refine his therapeutic choices as the results align with his knowledge of dermatology, immunology and integrative medicine.

Janice MacKenzie, acupuncture practitioner, teacher and author of Discovering the Five Elements: One Day at a Time, views the skin as a third lung, because it breathes. “If the organs of elimination aren’t working well—large intestine, liver and kidney—then toxins

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leave through the skin, another organ of elimination,” says MacKenzie, who practices in Perkasie, Pennsylvania.

“When constipation leaves toxins to be reabsorbed into the blood and recirculated through the liver, the body, out of desperation, seeks ways to get rid of toxins through the skin. This can result in eczema, psoriasis, rashes, boils and acne,” notes MacKenzie.

In TCM, the facial redness of rosacea originates in a heating of the blood caused by toxicity. An inflammatory condition of excess energy and toxicity in the stomach travels upward through the stomach energy meridian that runs from the eye to the second toe. It’s supposed to flow downward through the mouth, throat and intestines and out.

Elina Fedatova, cosmetic chemist, aesthetician, owner of spas in Chicago and Kalamazoo, Michigan, and formulator of Elina Organics, addresses skin as an aspect of a whole healthy body. Her product line is created wholly from organic plant extracts and essential oils, made in batches every two weeks. These purely natural products can be ingested without harmful effects. “Formulas are made using holistic principles and adjusted for each season,” says Fedatova.

She agrees with Dattner, “Protecting skin from the inside with a nutritious diet that benefits the entire body is vital, as important as keeping the skin’s surface clean.” In caring for skin from the outside, a gentle exfoliation that can be done at home three times a week using a honey mask is the first step. Skin cells produced in the deepest layer gradually push their way to the epidermis every 30 days and die. Dead cells pile up unevenly and give the skin’s surface a dry, dull appearance.

Treatment serums, moisturizing lotions and eye and neck creams are necessary elements of a complete facial skin care regimen, as is a natural sunscreen with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide.

“Using skincare practices and products that follow nature’s example are the perfect external complement to good internal health,” says Fedatova.

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Functional medicine addresses the underlying causes of disease, using a systems-oriented approach and engaging patients and doctors in a partnership designed to improve health. This evolved practice better addresses individual needs than a traditional approach that focuses on illness and treating disease rather than restoring overall health. By shifting from an allopathic platform to a more holistic, patient-centered one, functional medicine addresses the whole pet, not just a set of symptoms.

Why Functional Medicine

The system of medicine practiced by most vets is geared toward acute care of a severe trauma or a climax in illness that necessitates urgent diagnosis and

treatment. They typically apply specific, prescribed treatments such as drugs or perform surgery to treat the immediate problem or symptom. This approach works well for pets experiencing a crisis, but isn’t appropriate for restoring health when animals have chronic disorders.

It also doesn’t help them to at least live comfortably with incurable problems without the side effects often caused by extensive administration of medications.

Conventional veterinary science lacks the proper tools for preventing and treating complex, chronic disease. In most cases, it doesn’t take into account an individual’s unique genetic makeup or exposure to toxins such as too many vaccines, drugs or environmental chemicals.

Functional medicine always focuses on the unique nature of the patient; there is no “one treatment fits all” mentality. Functional medicine vets are specifically trained to assess the underlying causes of complex, chronic disease and to apply strategies such as nutrition, diet and naturopathic remedies to both treat and prevent these illnesses. They can ably help the increasing number of pets suffering from complex, chronic

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Functional medicine best addresses these concerns because it involves understanding the origins, prevention and treatment of ailments and emphasizes customized care. The goal is to promote health as a positive force well beyond the absence of disease.

It’s possible for many pets to appear to be healthy while specialized, noninvasive testing shows underlying issues that must be addressed if illness is to be prevented. Conventional medicine either doesn’t offer such testing or ignores minor abnormalities, placing the pet at risk for developing serious and potentially irreversible problems.

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An integrative, science-based healthcare approach considers interactions in the pet’s history, physiology and lifestyle that might lead to problems. All of the diagnostic and treatment modalities are based upon proven scientific principles and follow evidence-based medicine to yield the best results in terms of total function.

Functional medicine integrates traditional Western medical practices with what are sometimes considered “holistic” or “complementary” healing methods. The focus is on prevention through nutrition, diet and exercise; use of the latest laboratory testing and other diagnostic techniques; and prescribed combinations of botanical medicines, supplements, therapeutic diets and detoxification programs, using drugs only when necessary as a last, rather than a first, resort. This whole-pet approach allows doctors to choose whichever therapies are best for each patient.

Holistic vets see many patients for which conventional medicine has proven ineffective. Sometimes conventional doctors back away from offering treatment, either because the pet is “too old,” the treatment is “too expensive” or the results are unlikely to be “satisfactory.” Functional medicine can help many of these so-called hopeless cases, return pets to health and often heal disease after principles of functional medicine have been consistently applied to the pet’s everyday lifestyle.

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inger (Zingiber officinale) is certainly one of my favorite herbs, with all its many uses as a spice and a medicine.

Ginger is a perennial which grows about 2-4 feet high, native to southern Asia, with Jamaica now being the world’s major producer, exporting more than two million pounds annually. The knotted and branched rhizome, called the root, is the part of the plant used to make spices and medicine.

A number of biochemical compounds have been extracted by steam distillation from ginger, including: volatile oils, gingerols, shogaols, niacin, and vitamin A. Ginger is commonly used as a spice in cooking, drinks (ginger ale, tea), candies (I keep ginger candies at home and in my office always to relieve stomach upset), perfumes, and soaps.

ANCIENT CHINESE RECORDS FROM THE 4TH CENTURY BC DESCRIBE GINGER’S USE FOR: • Nausea • Diarrhea • Joint pains • Toothaches G I N G E R H A S N U M E R O U S M E D I C I NA L U S E S A N D RESEARCH TO BACK THEM UP. • Antiemetic: relieves nausea and vomiting, stimulates the

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Antioxidant: reduces oxidation.

Antithrombotic: inhibits platelet aggregation better than garlic, important for people with congestive heart disease (CHF).

Cardiotonic: increases the pumping ability of the heart.

Immunologic: increases immune system biochemicals and immune cell activity.

Anti-Ulcer: prevents and treats ulcers from ethanol, indomethacin, aspirin, and some other chemicals.

Thermogenic: warms the body (yang).

ADVERSE AFFECTS: may cause minor gastrointestinal complaints, may cause gastric ulcers in doses larger than 6 grams of dried powder per day, may cause dermatitis, should not be used in people with gallstones, should not be used with people with bleeding tendencies, and may cause central nervous system depression and cardiac arrhythmias in overdoses. In America, the law-suit capital of the world, ginger is contraindicated in pregnancy by the American Herbal Products Association, though no clinical evidence has ever been found that it affects mother or fetus.

DRUG INTERACTIONS: ginger should not be used with: anticoagulants, antiplatelet drugs, heparins, or thrombolytic drugs.

DOSAGE: ginger powder is probably the most common form used, though it comes in capsules, chewable tablets, liquid extracts, and teas. Dosage averages 1-2 grams of powder (or its equivalent) per day. Remember: overdosage has been reported in amounts over 6 grams per day.

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MONDAY JANUARY 2 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.

MONTHLY CHAPTER MEETING for Florida Trail Assoc. 7715 Forest Hill Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL. Members and guests will socialize while with refreshments at 7:00 p.m. The program by Megan Harris of the River Center, PBC begins at 7:30 p.m. Contact: Margaret Brabham, 561-324-3543. Public/Leisure.

TUESDAY JANUARY 3 Reiki Healing private sessions with Pearl Rauberts, Reiki Master, Teacher & Practitioner available today between 11:00am and 3:00pm. $60 for 1 hour session or $30 for 1/2 hour session. Pearl will channel Reiki to help each person: using her many years experience, she will customise the session to meet your needs.

Reiki helps body, mind & emotions. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. Must register ahead of time (sessions available other days also): call 561-3333372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com.

WEDNESDAY JANUARY 4 Free healing session with Cristovao Brilho 7pm HOLIDAY INN AIRPORT - West Palm Beach 1301 Belvedere Road 33405 call 786-295-8665 must arrive by 7pm Booksigning at 7 pm. Tom Gabor will speak and sign Confronting Gun Violence in America $30.00. Murder on the Beach Mystery Bookstore, 273 NE 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444 Phone: 561-279-7790. murdermb@gate.net www.murderonthebeach.com

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Freedom From Stress 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays Experience the ancient Raja Yoga Meditation. This wisdom from the ages enables the soul to maintain happiness and peace no matter what the challenge. FREE. Delray Beach. Contact: 561-843-2296 www.brahmakumaris.org BOOK CLUB FACEBOOK LIVE EVENT with Margaret Ann Lembo. Join Margaret live as she reviews astrology signs, planets and asteroids and their matching gemstones from her book The Essential Guide to Crystals, Minerals and Stones. Free Event. 7:00 -7:30 PM Join Margaret at www.facebook.com/groups/MargaretAnnLemboBookClub/

THURSDAY JANUARY 5 Rauberts Energy Healing Technique private sessions with Energy Healer Pearl Rauberts available between 11:00am and 3:00pm; $60 for 1 hour. Pearl will bring through the healing energy to help you with a range of issues, physical and emotional. Nearly 30 years experience in healing; training 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.

PODCAST: CRYSTAL CLEAR INTENTIONS: GEMSTONES AND POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS with Margaret Ann Lembo. What do you want? Come listen in to change your consciousness and deliberately create your reality. Learn to use specific crystals, stones and rocks with affirmations to change your life. Shift your vibrational field and uncover what thoughts and beliefs are programs running in your subconscious and then change them! Your thoughts create your reality. Change your mind and change your life. Understand the principles of Vibration Matching and the Laws of Attraction. Free Event. 10-10:15am Join Margaret at www.blogtalkradio. com/margaretannlembo

FRIDAY JANUARY 6 Science Meets Spirituality Movie & Seminar! 7:00 to 9:00pm. Showing of The Connected Universe movie narrated by Patrick Steward featuring the work of Nassim Haramein, and brief discussion of how we are connected with energies all around us including how the spirit dimension influences our life by Mary & Dr. Dave. Mary will also give mini- Energy Healing demos. See www. divinelytouched.com $20.00 in advance at Jamar Enlightenment Center, 4595 Northlake Blvd. Palm Beach Gardens 561-630-2280 Booksigning from 6-9 pm. Murder on the Beach 20th Anniversary Party. Featured authors will be Andrew Gross, Hank Phillippi Ryan, PJ Parrish and Charles Todd.

Free book with every purchase. Murder on the Beach Mystery Bookstore, 273 NE 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444 Phone: 561-279-7790. murdermb@gate.net www.murderonthebeach.com GROUP BREATH w/ Judiana of Rainbow Breathing, Rebirther, Breath Coach 6-8pm $35 Come experience the Healing Power of your own Breath! Limited Space.

Call 561-510-3376 to reserve your space. First Friday of every month. JUST BREATHE WELLNESS STUDIO www.justbreathejuno.com

Private Psychic Readings w/Countess Nadia Starella Schedule a one-on-one, inperson, private session with gifted Psychic, Countess Nadia Starella. She is a visionary, clairvoyant, international celebrity, and TV/radio star, who shares profound messages wrapped up in mirth. She is an enlightenment facilitator, romance counselor and charismatic speaker! 2-6PM Cost 15 min/$30, 30 min/$50, 45 min/$75, 60 min/$100 The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more information call 561-630-2280.

“The Connected Universe” Movie and Discussion w/Dr. Dave and Mary DiSano Come experience “The Connected Universe” movie narrated by Patrick Steward & featuring the work of Nassim Haramein. The CONNECTED UNIVERSE explores new understandings in science that reveal a bigger picture of interconnection than what we have ever imagined. Discover amazing ideas that will not only help change THE WORLD… but will also help change YOUR WORLD. The film will be followed by a talk with Dr. Dave and Mary Disano, authors of Divinely Touched: Transform Your Life (see: www.divinelytouched.com). This science meets spirituality seminar will be about the spirit dimension and its influence on our life. 7-9PM Cost $25 or $20 by 1/5 The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more information call 561-630-2280.

SATURDAY JANUARY 7 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. www.yogajourney.com Explore overall wellness through a Holistic Approach Workshop with Natalie Sager, 1:00pm. Health is not solely about food it is about nourishing your body, mind and spirit.

Topics that will be covered: 5 Sneaky Toxins Harming Your Health; Inflammation & Your Body; Diet, Exercise, Attitude & Lifestyle & much more. At: Greenlands 2000 North Federal Highway, Delray Beach FL 33483, Phone: 561-921-4238, Cost: FREE Acupuncture Happy Hour 12-2:30pm. Join us the 1st Saturday of each month for Acupuncture Happy Hour. NO appointment necessary. between 12-2:30pm. Acupuncture Happy Hour is a great way for you to try acupuncture and feel some of the wonderful health benefits it can offer. Acupuncture Happy Hour provides a unique treatment. It requires no intake or diagnostic exam. The purpose it to simply help calm and rebalance the body and support its natural healing responses. 6 Points / 20 min / $20. Integrative Acupuncture, 220 Congress Park Dr. #230, Delray Beach, FL 33445. www.integrativeacupuncture.net info@integrativeacupuncture.net. tel:561-819-0530 New Year Psychic Gallery with Christiana Gaudet, Tarot Grandmaster, 2:30pm to 4:30pm; $30. What does 2017 have in store for you? In this Gallery format, each person will have a deeply personal reading with the opportunity to ask questions and receive guidance about all aspects of their life. Your reading will be specific and insightful, so you will get the information you need to make 2017 your best year ever. Christiana's Galleries fill quickly and have been described as fun, amazing and inspiring. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach, 33415. Must RSVP by 9am; call 561-333-3372 or pearlrauberts@ hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com.

MALA MAKING WORKSHOP w/ Resa from the Good Karma Sangha – 5-7pm $50 - Join us as we discuss the history and use of malas, mantras, and meditation, and focus on learning the sacred art of how to string your own mala. Volunteers are also welcome.

Call 561-951-1904 to reserve your space and for more info. JUST BREATHE WELLNESS STUDIO 350 Celestial Way Juno Beach Fl 33408.

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) JOHN PRINCE PARK WALK, Florida Trail Assoc. 2520 Lake Worth Rd, Lake Worth, FL. Take a stroll in the park with your hiking companions. Choose your pace and distance. Breakfast afterward at TooJays. 7:30 a.m. Contact: Paul Cummings, 561963-9906. Public/Leisure.

You Can Be Thin for Life Seminar w/Andrea and Lee Vallely Want to shed the weight for good? Change your BS (belief system) it’s not about the food.. In this two day semi-

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nar you will: Change your mindset and in turn create a healthier daily routine. Create the thermostat setting that all “naturally” thin people have. Learn how to get a “food high” without the food. Break old patterns and create new habits that will keep you at a healthy weight for the rest of your life, and much more. Only 2% of diets work because we have a subconscious programming that we will gain the weight back because 'we always do'. Diets don't work, changing your mind does. Lee and Andi have been studying personal growth for over 20 years. As transformational coaches, they bring their skills together and passionately encourage their clients to live an EMPOWERED life. Sat & Sun: 10-4PM Cost $297 or $249 by 1/6 The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more information call 561-630-2280.

PANTS! YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER! Investment $45 www.yogajourney.com

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A Taste of Thai Yogassage with Kim Hough at Yoga Journey Studio, 1950 Glades Road, Boca Raton in the Wyndam Hotel (5th floor). 3-5pm In this workshop you will experience with every posture, a deeply healing and powerful combination of assisted stretches, rhythmic massage, accu-pressure, energy work and meditation all rolled into one experience! You will stimulate the flow of healing energy within your body and bring the mind, body and spirit back into harmony. You will emerge blissful with the body stretched, the muscles massaged, the mind relaxed! Due to the “HANDS ON” nature of this workshop - class size is LIMITED TO ONLY 16 LUCKY PARTICI-

Lessons in Truth – Join Rev. Justin Terry as he leads you through the Metaphysical journey of Jessica in ”Lessons in Truth” based on the book by Emilie Cady, Discussion and Meditation will be the focus of the Class. 7PM $30 for two Mondays – Jan 9 & 16. United Metaphysical Church, 528 S. Haverhill Rd. WPB. 561-686-0217 Preregister to info@unitedmetaphysical.org.

Lotus Mind Meditation Training and Certification Course

with Maya Malay, MA Take yourself to a whole new level!

This in-depth training furthers your own meditation practice and provides a format to teach meditation.

• Samantha and Vipassana Meditation • Purifying negative thoughts and turbulent emotions • Utilizing chakras, kundalini, healing and visualization • Merging with Divine Consciousness One may attend individual weekends or entire 55 hour course.

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Awakening with Angels with Pearl Rauberts, Angel Messenger Practitioner; 1:30pm to 4:30pm, $35. Could you use some help from the Angels? This class will teach you about Angels, developing a relationship with them, communicating with them & receiving their help, especially with regard to your spiritual awakening. You will work with Angel cards to help you get closer to the Angels & increase your confidence in using Angel cards at home. Pearl will lead a powerful meditation to help you be aware of the presence of Angels. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. Please RSVP by 10am; call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com.

Meditation Class & Healing Circle 7:00 to 8:00 pm.

Learn how to and have Dr. Dave take you through guided meditations and get a demo of Mary’s amazing Reconnective Energy Healing! See why psychics and shamans all over the U.S. have stated that her healing energy is more powerful than John of God’s! At Digits Wellness Spa & Salon 2247 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Suite 209, WPB. Love offerings accepted.

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. 6-6:30 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.

NEW YEAR, NEW YOU CRYSTAL SINGING BOWL EVENT: MANIFESTING WITH SOUND AND INTENTION with Margaret Ann Lembo. It’s that time of year again. The resolutions for the new year are guideposts for the future. Come with a written list of what you are manifesting. The sound produced by crystal singing bowls, which are made of quartz, brings positive effects and changes in the body, specifically the autonomic, immune and endocrine systems. Through the use of intention and the imagination, using crystal singing bowls, and the power of the group energy, you will create a new reality. Rely on your imagination and have confidence in the creation of the resulting reality. 6:45 - 9:00 PM, $22 prepaid, $27 at the door, non-refundable. At The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www.thecrystalgarden.com. Call 561-369-2836 to attend.

Yoga for Beginner’s Series w/Jamar (6Wks) Designed as a complete introduction to yoga or a great way to renew your yoga experience. Learn warm-ups, yoga postures, breathing exercises, and meditation and relaxation techniques as our foundation. Learn to listen for and release emotional, spiritual and physical trauma or holding patterns stored in the body and again experience body, mind

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and motions working together through yoga. 7-8:45PM Cost $115 or $99 by 1/8 or drop-in fee $20 per class The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens.

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

TUESDAY JANUARY 10 Proof the Spirit Dimension Exists 7:00 to 8:00 pm. Join Mary & Dr. Dave as they discuss excepts from their book Divinely Touched. How science can explain & prove unseen phenomenon; How the Spirit dimension affects our life. Scientific evidence of psychic phenomena such as Out-of-Body exp., Astral projection, Reincarnation & The Spirit Dimension. How Divine energies are all around and us give messages and signs; and can lead us to our Divine purpose in life! Mary will also give a FREE mini-Healing/ Clearing at the end of the workshop. $10.00 or love offering accepted. At Digits Wellness Spa & Salon 2247 Palm Beach, Lakes Blvd., Suite 209, WPB. Booksigning at 630 pm. Womens National Book Association meeting with Cynthia Thomason speaking on What makes a Hero? Free for members, $10 non-members.

Murder on the Beach Mystery Bookstore, 273 NE 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444 Phone: 561-279-7790. murdermb@gate.net www.murderonthebeach.com The Seven Chakras: Evolutionary Centers of Consciousness w/Jamar (4Wks) Come learn what yogis have known for thousands of years about what and where your chakras are and how they affect your life physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally. Start with a three-page selftest, and learn where you are “stuck” or blocked, and how to clear and move on. Learn what mastery looks like in each chakra, the area of your life it affects, and how to self diagnose imbalances. This is a very powerful workshop, balancing lecture with experiential exercises and with practical application. 6:30-8:30PM Cost $125 or $99 by 1/9 The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more information call 561-630-2280.

WEDNESDAY JANUARY 11 FREE Laura Norman Reflexology Webinar 8:00pm9:00pm. Talk with Laura Norman about: How to Add to Your Services • Start a New Career • Earn $75-$150 an Hour • FREE Registration online at www.lauranorman. com. Learn about Laura Norman’s unique, holistic Method of Reflexology, including powerful nurturing relaxation and Foot, Hand, Ear and Face Reflexology techniques you can learn through individualized, guided, hands-on instruction! Take your first step toward a new career in complementary healthcare, or expand your current practice! See our ad in this issue for our complete Certification class schedules. Location: The comfort of your home.

Register online now at www.lauranorman.com.

5 Steps to Awakening with Pearl Rauberts: 6:30pm to 8:30pm, $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. RSVP required; call

561-333-3372 or pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com.

BOOK CLUB FACEBOOK LIVE EVENT with Margaret Ann Lembo. Join Margaret live as she reviews Chakras from her book The Essential Guide to Crystals, Minerals and Stones. Free Event. 7:00 -7:30 PM. Join Margaret at www.facebook.com/groups/MargaretAnnLemboBookClub/ Beginning Buddhism w/Maya Malay Buddhism, one of the oldest religious traditions, is a very profound spiritual psychology. It provides tools that alleviate suffering, establish peace of mind and bring the practitioner to enlightened awareness. In this course, Maya will discuss the fundamentals of Buddhism that are the foundation of all the Buddha's teachings (Life of the Buddha, the Four Noble Truths, the Noble Eight-fold Path and meditation instruction). Guidance for the application of Buddhism in daily life will be offered. 6:30-8:30PM Cost $25 or $20 by 1/10 The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more information call 561-630-2280.

THURSDAY JANUARY 12 New Year-New You w/ Dr.Lynn Migdal 5:45-6:45pm.

Join us for a one hour FREE Introduction to Holistic Internal Marketing! Join Dr. Lynn Migdal, Chiropractor and ChiroChi Master and experience a taste of manifesting health in your body and life through internal marketing. Time to sell yourself to yourself and manifest your dreams. Location- Greenlands 2000 North Federal Highway, Delray Beach FL 33483. Phone: 561-921-4238. Cost: FREE. “Spiritual Wisdom on Dreams” Free Spiritual Café at 6:30 pm on Thursday, January 12th at the Publix Greenwise, 11231 Legacy Avenue, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410. Share informal conversation about dreams and other spiritual tools. Unlock keys to understanding and meeting challenges we face in life. Presented by the Palm Beach County ECKANKAR Center. For directions and 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.

Full Moon Meditation & Gong with Sunny on Delray Beach. 7pm. Discover how your thoughts are MAGNIFIED during the Full Moon and why it’s the best day of the month to MEDITATE so you MANIFEST with greater ease! Learn a Prosperity Meditation that always works!!! Includes Breath-work, moving meditations, mantras & more! It’s a magical time to experience a shift in your mind and expand your heart center and increase the vibration of love! Meets on the sand, third path north of Atlantic Ave. across from the Marriott Hotel on Delray Beach A1A. Bring $1.50 quarters for parking meters.

Bring towels, jacket and open mind. Suggested Donation $20 www.meditatewithsunny.com/ 561-859-2891 PODCAST: ACTUALIZE ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS THROUGH SPIRITUAL AWARENESS with Margaret Ann Lembo. Get going toward what you need to be more mindful in your business. Establish your intention to become a Spiritual Entrepreneur. It is based on the chakra system. Learn to use the power of positive

thought and each one of the chakras. Uncover if you are open to extraordinary wealth and heart-centered focus.

Free Event. 10:00 – 10:15am Join Margaret at www. blogtalkradio.com/margaretannlembo FULL MOON DRUMMING CIRCLE with Margaret Ann Lembo. On this auspicious day of brilliant light energy, establish your intentions for the next 28.5 days of your life! 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.

Transformational Breath® w/Jamar A profound and deeply moving process that helps integrate, re-program and release negative beliefs or behaviors, replacing them with new feelings of passion, joy and hope. Experience the benefits and application of a full, deep, connected breath. Eliminate restrictive breathing patterns. 7-9PM Cost $40 or $35 by 1/11 The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more information call 561-630-2280.

FRIDAY JANUARY 13 Yin Yoga with Candle Light & Live Music with Leslie Glickman at Yoga Journey Studio, 1950 Glades Road, Boca Raton in the Wyndam Hotel (5th floor). 6-8 pm.

Join Leslie Glickman in the studio for Yin Yoga with Live Music. Take the journey inward and explore the deeper parts of yourself. Beginner & Advanced students welcome. This long slow deep practice is all levels and is presented in a candle lit room with live music. 2 hours of bliss! Investment - $30 This event sells out - please pre-register! www.yogajourney.com Booksigning at 7 pm. John Keyes-Walker will speak and sign Sun, Sand and Murder 24.99. Murder on the Beach Mystery Bookstore, 273 NE 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444 Phone: 561-279-7790. murdermb@gate.net www.murderonthebeach.com Blessings of Light and Love Meditation w/Cheryl Sullivan In this deep meditation Cheryl will take you on a healing journey. She invites you to enter this new place of entertaining the thought of a new edge on healing. Entering into a place of joining with Source and taking on your own healing….seeing the possibility of enacting a rejuvenation of your body using blessings of Light and Love. Sending time backward and returning to your original state of perfection and light…. becoming younger, healthier, happier. 6:30-8:30PM Cost $30 or $25 by 1/12 The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more information call 561-630-2280.

Silk Painting Classes

Unique - Joyful - Creative!

Classes now forming

All ages and levels of experience Women’s private and semi-private classes Call 954-816-4699 email Gin@VirginiaSilkArt.com

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REIKI CLASS WITH

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:

www.rauberts.com To register:

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SATURDAY JANUARY 14 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. www.yogajourney.com 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, January 14th at 11:00 am, at the West Palm Beach ECKANKAR Center, 1695 Florida Mango Road, Suite 4, West Palm Beach, FL 33406. For directions and more information call (561) 434-2003 or find us on www.meetup.com/ ecankarinpalmbeach. You can learn more about HU at www.miraclesinyourlife.org.

Taste of Happiness with Sara Bronson, 9am-5pm $189.

A day of clearing the past while claiming Freedom and Joy. Through the use of One-Brain technique, we will access cellular memory to release past patterns and old programming that have prevented you from living your fullest life.

Vinyasa, Vision Board and Vino! with Leslie Glickman @ Yoga Journey Studio, 1950 Glades Road, Boca Raton in the Wyndam Hotel (5th floor). 1-4:00 pm. Start the new year off with fun and inspiration! Join Leslie Glickman for an afternoon of Vinyasa, Vision Boards and Vino...A 90 minute All Levels Vinyasa Class will begin at 1pm followed by a session to create our visions for the year ahead. While we are creating, we will share in some wine and lite food to lighten the mood. Come and move, create, and connect with friends! Investment is $60.00 www.yogajourney.com Accessing Personal Power: Keys to a Balanced Third Chakra with Aiten Snaith & Suzanne Biddiscombe,12:00pm. During this small workshop we will explore the qualities of a balanced third chakra - the solar plexus – the key to personal power. We will also explore what leads to imbalance – reflected as chronic indecision, a general lack of self-confidence, and weakened willpower. If not, then this workshop is for you.

You will learn how you can move through your daily life proactively with an acknowledgment of your own worth.

Suggested Donation: $15. Bring a yoga mat, pillow, blanket etc. for the healing circle at the end. Greenlands 2000 North Federal Highway, Delray Beach FL 33483.

Phone: 561-921-4238 Canku Lute Amani with Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed blood Cherokee; 1:00pm to 4:00pm, Donation.

When we Walk the Red Road we not only expand our spiritual awareness but strengthen our connection to the Earth Mother. Learn more about this thing the Native Americans call the "Good Red Road" and how it can benefit you. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415.

Registration required: call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com.

Native American Healing Drumming Circle with Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed blood Cherokee; starts at 4:30pm, Donation. Traditional Native American style drumming with hand drums, rattles and singing of Lakota Prayer songs; no drumming experience required. Drums and rattles available to borrow. A spiritual experience suitable for everyone and drum healing is offered to those wanting healing. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach

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ROCK YOUR JANUARY 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- 4PM, $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.

Psychic Fair: Join us for a Very Special Psychic Fair! The Most Amazing Lineup of South Florida’s Premier Psychics. 12-5PM 1 session=15 min. Cost $25; 2 sessions $50; 3 sessions $65; 4 sessions $80; All Merchandise 10% off!

The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens.

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

SUNDAY JANUARY 15 Practicing Imperfection with Lydia Merl @ Yoga Journey Studio, 1950 Glades Road, Boca Raton in the Wyndam Hotel (5th floor). 4-6:30 pm. A workshop designed to free your practice and expose habitual patterns of moving and thinking that limit your potential for growth and connection. Blindfolded, we’ll take the blinders off and see how striving for perfection masks our fears and keeps us separate. Moving without sight creates vulnerability which will demand compromise so the flow will be grounding, slow and safe. There will be a short discussion, a slow deliberate flow and meditation. For yogis, perfectionists and adventurous souls! Investment $45. www.yogajourney.com New Year- New You? 1:30-4:30pm.Three hour workshop w/ Dr. Lynn Migdal. It’s a new year, will it be a New You? Explore successful techniques that will raise your level of Holistic Fitness and Empowerment! Choose “Internal Marketing “ & Awaken the Healer inside of yourself, with Dr. Lynn Migdal , Chiropractor & ChiroChi Master. Create greatness in your body and your life! This program is interactive and will use the power of Creative Manifestation, Color/Aromatherapy, Chakra/Forgiveness, and Breath/Dancing to assist your process of strengthening your ability to create the body and life you desire.

Greenlands 2000 North Federal Highway, Delray Beach FL 33483 (561-921-4238). Cost: Sliding Scale $ 35-$45 CALL TO RESERVE A SPOT 561-322-6735 “Nurturing a Love for Gods” 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 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.

Lessons in Truth Join Rev. Justin Terry as he leads you

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through the Metaphysical journey of Jessica in ”Lessons in Truth” based on the book by Emilie Cady, Discussion and Meditation will be the focus of the Class. 7PM $30 for two Mondays Jan 9 & 16. United Metaphysical Church, 528 S. Haverhill Rd. WPB. 561-686-0217 Pre-register to info@unitedmetaphysical.org.

Sunday Worship Service Rev. Justin Terry, Pastor of UMCPB, is considered one of the youngest and considered by many, the most outstanding young clairvoyants in the US today. Come and experience his uplifting message. Healing 10:30 AM Worship Service 11AM -UMC 528 S. Haverhill Road, WPB. 561-686-0217. www.unitedmetaphysical.org Reiki Level I Class with Rev. Pearl Rauberts, Reiki Master, Teacher & Practitioner. This is a 2 day class: day 1 is today & day 2 is on Sun January 22, 1:00pm to 4:30pm each day; $150 includes 2 detailed manuals.

Reiki helps heal body, mind & emotions. Learn about Reiki healing and how to channel the healing energy for yourself and for others. Learn the hand positions, receive all 4 of the Reiki Level I attunements & get Reiki Level I certification. You will give and receive Reiki in a small group with individual attention from a very highly experienced, well qualified teacher. Must attend both days to get certificate. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. Must register with deposit ahead of time: call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com.

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by Oline Cogdill, and sign his new book Ring of Fire 27.00. Murder on the Beach Mystery Bookstore, 273 NE 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444 Phone: 561-2797790. murdermb@gate.net www.murderonthebeach.com Celebrate the Full Moon with Kundalini Yoga, Meditation & LIVE Gong with Sunny at The Red Tent.

10:45am-12:15. Discover how meditating on your intentions and goals during the Full Moon’s energy AMPLIFIES and MAGNIFIES YOUR THOUGHTS SO YOU MANIFEST WITH GREATER EASE. Enjoy breath-work, Kriya meditations, Kundalini technology, mantras, mudras and movement! It’s an incredible way to unblock energy, improve flow and activate chakras so the Kundalini energy rises. Ends with deeply relaxing healing vibes of the Live Gong and crystal singing bowls. 561-859-2891 www.meditatewithsunny.com. Like facebook at Meditate with Sunny. Buy tickets at www. redtentwellness.com $22 4722 NW2nd Ave. Suite 107 Corporate Plaza BIRD WALK AT GREEN CAY Florida Trail Assoc.

12800 Hagen Ranch Road, Boynton Beach, Fl. Meet at 7 a.m. at Green Cay Wetlands parking lot for an early morning bird walk. For additional information call Paul Cummings, 561-963-9906. Public/Leisure.

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Reiki Circle led by Reiki Master, Teacher & Practitioner Rev Pearl Rauberts: starts at 6:30pm, Donation. Experience the healing power of Reiki to help body, mind & emotions. Open to those wanting to receive Reiki, we start with a brief guided meditation, then each person has a short individual Reiki healing session with Pearl on a Reiki table. Arrive promptly & you must register ahead of time (limited number of places). 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. To regsiter call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com.

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 JANUARY 17 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. 7PM $10 United Metaphysical, 528 S. Haverhill Rd. WPB. 561-686-0217. www.unitedmetaphysical.org.

Connecting with Divine Signs, 7:00 to 8:00 pm. Mary & Dr. Dave discuss excepts from their book Divinely Touched on how to see all types of signs around you, what they mean, and how to connect to them! Mary will also give a FREE mini-Healing/ Clearing at the end of the workshop. $10.00 or love offering accepted. at Digits Wellness Spa & Salon 2247 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Suite 209, WPB. Book Club at 6:30 pm. The Tuesday Murder Club will discuss One Rough Man by Brad Taylor 9.99. Murder on the Beach Mystery Bookstore, 273 NE 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444 Phone: 561-279-7790. murdermb@gate.net www.murderonthebeach.com The Access Bars® class is the first core class of Access Consciousness® in Boca Raton from 10:00 am-5:00 pm. There are 32 points on your head known as the Access Bars®. They store the electromagnetic component of your thoughts, feelings, emotions, ideas, beliefs, considerations, points of view, etc. Each thought, feeling, emotion, idea, attitude, decision or belief that you have fixed in place solidifies the energy and limits your capacity to be generative in that area and to have something different show up in your life with ease. How long has it been since you've been nurtured and cared for, or received healing and kindness without any judgment of your body or your being? Cost for class $300.00. Contact Colleen Haney to reserve your place at 561.212.6862

WEDNESDAY JANUARY 18 Stone People Medicine Readings with Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed blood Cherokee. These are private one on one readings available between 3:00pm and 8:00pm; $50 per 45 minutes reading. You must call to book your time slot and other days are also available. Stone people have been used for millenia 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.

BOOK CLUB FACEBOOK LIVE EVENT with Margaret Ann Lembo. Join Margaret live as she reviews Career and Profession from her book The Essential Guide to Crystals, Minerals and Stones. Free Event. 7:00 -7:30 PM. Join Margaret at www.facebook.com/groups/MargaretAnnLemboBookClub/ Introduction to SoulCollage® w/Elise Crohn Learn the fun intuitive process of SoulCollage® & make your own deck of 5”X8” collaged oracle cards with deep personal meaning to help with life’s questions & transitions. Evolve your understanding of your personality, your community, and your dreams, symbols, and soul through this gentle creative process developed by Jungian psychotherapist Seena Frost. At this workshop you will learn the basics components of a SoulCollage® deck, make at least one SoulCollage® card. 6:30-8:30PM Cost $30 or $25 by 1/17 The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more information call 561-630-2280.

THURSDAY JANUARY 19 Meditation and More – Roger Harden - Become aware of your higher-self, seek answers from within and learn to trust your intuition through meditation and more.

7PM / weekly. United Metaphysical, 528 S. Haverhill Road, WPB. Love Offering 561-686-0217. www.unitedmetaphysical.org.

PODCAST: Messages from the Animal Kingdom with Margaret Ann Lembo Animals are part of our lives as companions in our homes and in nature. The appearance of animals in our dreams and daily life experience bring symbolic messages for guidance and inspiration for personal transformation. Listen in to find out the meanings of the creatures that show up in your life. Free Event. 10-10:15am Join Margaret at www.blogtalkradio.com/margaretannlembo CRYSTAL INTENTIONS WORKSHOP with Margaret Ann Lembo. Learn how to combine various gemstones for specific intentions. We’ll be using the Essential Guide to Crystals, Minerals and Stones, The Essential Guide to Aromatherapy and Vibrational Healing (specifically Appendix C) and the companion deck, Crystal Intentions Oracle: Guidance and Affirmation. This creative experiential event includes 5 gemstones and an organza pouch. 6:45-9PM, $44 prepayment required, non-refundable. At The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www.thecrystalgarden.com. Call 561-369-2836 to attend.

Vision Workshop w/Dana Stone Do you want to discover your true dream or purpose? Do you want to create and maintain healthy relationships in your life? In this two hour workshop you will learn: Two essential keys for tuning into your purpose; Take a 5-point test for determining whether your dream is right for you; Simple thinking-strategies that will guard you from fear, doubt and worry; What wealthy people do that creates sustained success; The number one factor that causes people to lose steam when going after a dream, and how to stay motivated and override it.

7-8:30PM Cost $25 or $20 by 1/18 The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more information call 561-630-2280.

FRIDAY JANUARY 20 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 Jen Cruz 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. www.yogajourney.com Private Psychic Readings w/Lori Chadwick Make an enchanted appointment with Lori. She is the former owner of the Witch’s Hat located in Royal Palm Beach, Fl. She has been a Tarot reader for 20 years occasionally using her mediumship to guide her. Lori specializes in BUSINESS prosperity, in bringing LOVE and HARMONY to all her clients through her work with energy and blessing of the candles. She has been the guest speaker on numerous radio talk shows and has been a featured business in the local papers. 11-4PM Cost 15 min/$30, 30 min/$50, 45

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SATURDAY JANUARY 21 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. www.yogajourney.com Chakra Journey with Terri Cooper @ Yoga Journey Studio, 1950 Glades Road, Boca Raton in the Wyndam Hotel (5th floor). Our chakras show us where we are avoiding, where we overcompensate and where we are completely shut down. They tell us not only the story of our past, but can predict where we are heading. Through yoga practice, intermediate breath work, reading/writing and group discussion, we will come to understand, balance and heal our 7 chakras. Investment - $299 www.yogajourney.com. Continuing education credits available to RYTs. Healing Circle Intensive with Andy Roman, 10am4pm $99. With pin-point focus, Andy gently coaxes you into your own power. The Healing Circle, like life, can be confronting, but comes with enough love to make forward movement easier.

Reiki Level II class with Reiki Master, Teacher & Practitioner Rev. Pearl Rauberts; 9:30am to 5:00pm, $150 includes 2 detailed manuals. Get your Level II attunement, learn 3 sacred symbols, learn how to work with them and how to send Distant Reiki. Using the symbols vastly increases the Reiki energy! Small group with lots of individual attention from a highly experienced, very well qualified teacher. Plenty of supervised practical work giving Reiki to others in the class. You must have your Reiki Level I certificate. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. Advance registration with deposit required; call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com.

Introduction to Transformational Breath® w/Jamar Discover how breath is the key to personal transformation. This is an extremely powerful modality that brings amazing changes in the area of your life where you need it most. Come watch and experience the art of Breath Analysis and the benefits of a full, deep, connected breath. Begin to heal yourself, physically, mentally, and emotionally. 6:30-9PM Cost $45 or $40 by 1/20 The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens.

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

SUNDAY JANUARY 22 Chakra Journey with Terri Cooper @ Yoga Journey Studio, 1950 Glades Road, Boca Raton in the Wyndam Hotel (5th floor). Our chakras show us where we are avoiding, where we overcompensate and where we are completely shut down. They tell us not only the story of our past, but can predict where we are heading. Through yoga practice, intermediate breath work, reading/writing and group discussion, we will come to understand, balance and heal our 7 chakras. Investment $299 www.yogajourney.com. Continuing education credits available to RYTs.

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. Greenlands 2000 North Federal Highway, Delray Beach FL 33483 (561-921-4238) Cost: Sliding Scale $ 20-$40 CALL TO RESERVE A SPOT 561-325-8612.

Meditation and More – Roger Harden Become aware of your higher-self, seek answers from within and learn to trust your intuition through meditation and more. 7PM weekly.

United Metaphysical, 528 S. Haverhill Road, WPB. Love Offering 561-686-0217. www.unitedmetaphysical.org.

Book Club at 3 pm. The Sunday Sleuths Book Club will discuss Bruno Chief of Police 15.95. Murder on the Beach Mystery Bookstore, 273 NE 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444 Phone: 561-279-7790. murdermb@gate.net www.murderonthebeach.com Kundalini Yoga, Meditation & LIVE Gong with Sunny at The Red Tent. 10:45am-12:15. De-stress your mind and life! Reveal powerful healing that takes place during this Transformational Class that works from the inside out.

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Enjoy breath-work, Kriya meditations, Kundalini technology, mantras, mudras and movement! It’s an incredible way to unblock energy, improve flow and activate chakras so the Kundalini energy rises. Ends with deeply relaxing healing vibes of the Live Gong and crystal singing bowls. 561859-2891 www.meditatewithsunny.com. Like facebook at Meditate with Sunny. Buy tickets at www.redtentwellness. com $20 4722 NW2nd Ave. Suite 107 Corporate Plaza Animal Consciousness: Messages From The Animal Kingdom for Humankind w/Sandra Mendelson. As a hopeful sign of humanity’s increasing spiritual awareness, members of the animal world are stepping forward to vocalize some eye-opening perspectives for us. They open the doors to a world that humans have never fathomed; sharing witty and hilarious views on human folly, setting the record straight about the true purpose and intention behind their behaviors and bringing forth the voice of Consciousness, aka All Life. Come hear channel Sandra Mendelson share excerpts from her upcoming book, We Walk Beside You and benefit from the tools the animals give us for shifting our own consciousness. 2-4PM Cost $30 or $25 by 1/21

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MONDAY JANUARY 23 Meditation Class & Healing Circle, 7-8pm. Learn how to and have Dr. Dave take you through guided meditations and get a demo of Mary’s amazing Reconnective Energy Healing! See why psychics and shamans all over the U.S. have stated that her healing energy is more powerful than John of God’s! At Digits Wellness Spa & Salon 2247 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Suite 209, WPB. Love offerings accepted.

Get your week off to a good start with a movement class. Feel enlivened as you rediscover freedom and ease of motion through gentle explorations guided by certified Alexander Technique instructor, Gaynelle Gosselin. Improve range and ease of motion; improve balance and coordination; relieve pain, and prevent injury. Classes are FREE! They meet from 10 - 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 235 S.W. 6th Ave., Boynton Beach, FL. GUIDED MEDITATION: STRESS RELIEF AND DIVINE CONNECTION with Margaret Ann Lembo. Come experience a peaceful guided meditation to release stress and find inner peace.

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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.

ACTUALIZE ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS THROUGH SPIRITUAL AWARENESS with Margaret Ann Lembo. Get going toward what you need to be more mindful in your business. Establish your intention to become a Spiritual Entrepreneur. It is based on the chakra system. Learn to use the power of positive thought and each one of the chakras. Uncover if you are open to extraordinary wealth and heart-centered focus. Recommended reading is Chakra Awakening.

Add another level to your business and learn more tools on what it takes to catapult your business through social media, good management skills, and planning. 6:45 9:00 PM, $35 prepaid, $47 at the door, non-refundable, maximum 25. At The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www.thecrystalgarden. com. Call 561-369-2836 to attend.

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Healing Body & Mind 7-8pm. Dr. Dave will discuss why we are losing the “War on Cancer,” cures, guides to optimal health and excepts from his book Holistic Mental Health on alternative treatments for mental disorders such as depression, anxiety and ADHD. Mary will also give a mini-Healing/Clearing at the end of the workshop. $10.00 or love offering. At Digits Wellness Spa & Salon 2247 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Suite 209, WPB.

Science Meets Spirituality Movie & Seminar. 7-9pm. Showing of The Connected Universe movie narrated by Patrick Steward featuring the work of Nassim Haramein, and brief discussion of how we are connected with energies all around us including how the spirit dimension influences our life by Mary & Dr. Dave. Mary will also give mini- Energy Healing demos $10.00 At Digits Wellness Spa & Salon 2247 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Suite 209, WPB.

Vision Board Workshop in Boca Raton from 12:30-5:00 pm. Create your vision board and set your intentions for 2017. Meditation, essential oils, purpose oracles and more. Spend the time on you and allowing your soul to speak your vision for 2017. Early registration before Jan 6, 2017 $50.00. Give yourself a holiday gift now! $65. ALL MATERIALS provided. Contact Colleen Haney to reserve your place at 561.212.6862

WEDNESDAY JANUARY 25 Weight Loss through Hypnotherapy 7-8:30pm. Start the New Year off right by re-programming your sub-conscious. Dr. Dave will help you change your life! Attendees also receive a Hypnotherapy Weight-Loss CD for continual reinforcement. Space is limited call for res. $20.00pp . Dr. Dave at 401-323-6934 At Digits Wellness Spa & Salon 2247 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Suite 209, WPB. BOOK CLUB FACEBOOK LIVE EVENT with Margaret Ann Lembo. Join Margaret live as she reviews Archangels, and the Archangels and Gemstone Guardians Cards from her book The Essential Guide to Crystals, Minerals and Stones. Free Event. 7:00 -7:30 PM. Join Margaret at www.facebook.com/groups/ MargaretAnnLemboBookClub/

THURSDAY JANUARY 26 Booksigning at 7 pm. Heather Graham and Jon Land will speak and sign their new book The Rising 25.99. Murder on the Beach Mystery Bookstore, 273 NE 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444 Phone: 561-279-7790. murdermb@gate. net www.murderonthebeach.com PODCAST: AROMATHERAPY AND VIBRATIONAL HEALING with Margaret Ann Lembo. Discover how different oils can be combined with the power of intention to create and maintain positive change in your life.

Learn how aroma-energetic practices support your journey to self-awareness and well-being. Renowned author Margaret Ann Lembo shows you how to achieve physical, spiritual, and emotional balance using a variety of vibrational tools, including: Flower Essences, Gemstone Essences, Chakras, Divine Messengers, and more. Free Event. 10–10:15am Join Margaret at www.blogtalkradio.com/margaretannlembo Transformational Breath® w/Jamar A profound and deeply moving process that helps integrate, re-program and release negative beliefs or behaviors, replacing them with new feelings of passion, joy and hope. Experience the benefits and application of a full, deep, connected breath. Eliminate restrictive breathing patterns. 7-9PM Cost $40 or $35 by 1/25 The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more information call 561-630-2280.

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Booksigning at 7 pm. Florida History Panel moderated by Eliot Kleinberg. Seth Bramson will sign The Greatest Railroad Story Ever Told 19.99, James Clark will sign The Hidden History of Florida 21.99, and Elizabeth Randall will sign Murder in St Augustine 21.99.

Murder on the Beach Mystery Bookstore, 273 NE 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444 Phone: 561-279-7790. murdermb@gate.net www.murderonthebeach.com New Moon Soul Journeys w/Paula Klempay The New Moon is a magical time of beginnings, when you can recharge goals or set new ones. The seeds you plant during the New Moon are supported with the nurturing darkness of the new moon and its receptiveness. As those seeds push up through the soil, you can expect to see the changes in your life manifesting over the next 30 days. Paula will facilitate shamanic journeys to meet your spirit helpers, power animals and teachers for guidance on what is best for you to manifest in the next 30 days. See www.SpiritandEnergyHealing.net for more information about Paula and her work. 6:30-8:30PM Cost $30 or $25 by 1/26 The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more information call 561-630-2280.

SATURDAY JANUARY 28 CRYSTAL SKULL LIGHT CODES ACTIVATION CEREMONY with Rev.Dr. Gary Langston and the Crystal Skull named Metatron from 7-9PM, $33 investment. Agape Healing Arts Center 385 Tequesta Dr Suite 4 Tequesta FL 33469. To register or for more information, please call 561-762-4273 or visit www.AgapeHealingArts.com.

Yoga in the Park with Leslie Glickman. Every Saturday at Sanborn Square Park, Federal Hwy, Downtown Boca Raton 9-10am. Free Weekly Community Yoga Event. www.yogajourney.com Ancient Wisdom of Healing Plants with Natural Nurse Ellen Kamhi, 10 am – 4 pm $139 includes lunch. Herbs have been used for food and medicine since the dawn of history. Ellen will share her knowledge on how to use plants for health and healing. effects. We will have ‘hands on’ projects in the field, gathering and preparing of herbal infusions and smudge sticks to take home.

Reiki Level IIIA with Reiki Master, Teacher & Practitioner Rev Pearl Rauberts; 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 (2 further classes at a later date). You will receive the Reiki Master attunement, learn the Master symbol & learn many advanced Reiki techniques. In this class you will give and receive Reiki using the Master techniques in a small group with individual attention from Pearl, who is a very highly experienced teacher. Must have Reiki I & II certificates from classes taken in person not online. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. Advance registration with deposit required; call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com.

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Booksigning at 6 pm. Susan Crawford will speak and sign The Other Widow 15.99. Murder on the Beach Mystery Bookstore, 273 NE 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444 Phone: 561-279-7790. murdermb@gate.net www.murderonthebeach.com

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Inception Point Therapy® Level 1 Workshop w/ Cheryl Sullivan January 27-29. Fri 6-9PM, Sat and Sun 9:00 - 6:00PM at the Inception Point Institute, 301 Camino Gardens Blvd., Suite 204, Boca Raton. Learn a powerful energetic healing technique to eliminate trauma, destructive emotions and limiting beliefs that keep you stuck emotionally, physically and spiritually. By clearing issues from the past, any present or future decisions you make will be guided by truth and clarity, and you’ll avoid making the same mistakes time and again. Join us if you’re ready to create conscious, loving relationships, a fulfilling and aligned career, and greater comfort in your physical body. 3 days of healing energy, group exercises, awesome people and unconditional love. $345 by 1/20. Register at www.InceptionPointInstitute.com or call 561-395-2727.

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Speaking to Heaven Gallery w/Joseph LoBrutto Joseph LoBrutto III will be facilitating an outstanding demonstration of his Evidential Mediumship style often seen on TV! Known for his warm heart and humbleness, Joseph has helped countless people who are grieving with the loss of a loved one by delivering validating messages of love, hope and joy from the departed soul. Be prepare to receive and witness fun filled and heart-felt messages as he gives random readings to the audience. 7-9PM Cost $60 or $50 by 1/27 15 340 The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more information call 561-630-2280.

SUNDAY JANUARY 29 Meditation and More – Roger Harden Become aware of your higher-self, seek answers from within and learn to trust your intuition through meditation and more. 7PM / weekly. United Metaphysical, 528 S. Haverhill Road, WPB. Love Offering 561-686-0217. www.unitedmetaphysical.org.

Child of the Earth with Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed blood Cherokee; 1:00pm to 3:00pm, Donation. Are you a child of the Earth? What is it to be "Earth friendly"?

This class will look at what Earth-based spirituality is and what it has to offer the modern world. Advance registration required: call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@ hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com.

Native American Hand Drumming Circle with Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed blood Cherokee; 3:30pm to 5:00pm, 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.

To register call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@ hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com.

Celebrate THE NEW MOON with Kundalini Yoga, Meditation & LIVE Gong with Sunny at The Red Tent.

10:45am-12:15. Discover how this is the best time to begin consciously creating your life to manifest with greater ease. Enjoy breath-work, Kriya meditations, Kundalini technology, mantras, mudras and movement!

It’s an incredible way to unblock energy, improve flow and activate chakras so the Kundalini energy rises. Ends with deeply relaxing healing vibes of the Live Gong and crystal singing bowls. 561-859-2891 www.meditatewithsunny.com. Like facebook at Meditate with Sunny. Buy tickets at www.redtentwellness.com $20 4722 NW2nd Ave. Suite 107 Corporate Plaza CHAKRA AWAKENING CRYSTAL HEALER LEVEL 1 with Margaret Ann Lembo. This in-depth and practical workshop gives you the tools to understand, activate and balance the seven main chakras that influence

everything from prosperity and self-confidence to communication and intuition. Experience simple techniques with gems, crystals, affirmations and aromatherapy to manifest any goal and create positive change in your physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. You will also learn some stone identification, how to incorporate gemstones into your daily life, and exercises for clearing negative energy, dispelling outdated belief systems, and identifying areas in your life that may be out of balance.12 CE units. CE Broker Course #: 20-531477. NCBTNB approved provider #720. 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM, $179 includes lunch for both days, non-refundable at The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www.thecrystalgarden.com. Call 561-369-2836 to attend.

Move Yoga Fitness Dance hosts “Poise without Posturing” a workshop on using Alexander Technique to improve alignment, balance, and coordination in movement activities. Participants will be empowered with new ways of thinking, moving, and being that allow freedom and poise in yoga, dance, fitness and sports activities. The workshop will explore physical responses triggered by common fitness instructions and corrections. Learn about the impact of excess tension on the body, and the relationship between thought and physicality. The workshop will be led by certified Alexander Technique instructor, Gaynelle Gosselin. From 3-5 p.m. at Move Yoga Fitness Dance, 2121 10th Ave., N. Lake Worth, FL, Suite 2113. $40 at the door. $30 if pre-registered by January 21. Call (561) 619-3328 to register. For more information, e-mail info@alextechpalmbeach.com.

Intro to Kundalini Yoga w/Sat Kirtin 2-4PM Cost $30 or $25 by 1/28 The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more information call 561-630-2280.

MONDAY JANUARY 30 Meditation Class & Healing Circle 7:00 to 8:00 pm.

Learn how to and have Dr. Dave take you through guided meditations and get a demo of Mary’s amazing Reconnective Energy Healing! See why psychics and shamans all over the U.S. have stated that her healing energy is more powerful than John of God’s! At Digits Wellness Spa & Salon 2247 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Suite 209, WPB. Love offerings accepted.

Get your week off to a good start with a movement class. Feel enlivened as you rediscover freedom and ease of motion through gentle explorations guided by certified Alexander Technique instructor, Gaynelle Gosselin.

Improve range and ease of motion; improve balance and coordination; relieve pain, and prevent injury. Classes are FREE! They meet from 10-11a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 235 S.W. 6th Ave., Boynton Beach, FL. 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 JANUARY 31 “Spiritual Wisdom on Dreams” Free Spiritual Café at 11:00 am on Tuesday, January 31st 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.

Entity Possession: History, Symptoms, & Solutions. 7:00-8:00 pm. Mary & Dr. Dave will discuss excepts from their book Divinely Touched on the spirit dimension’s influence on our physical and mental health and how to clear negative energies around yourself! Mary will also give a FREE mini-Healing/Clearing at the end of the workshop. $10.00 or love offering. At Digits Wellness Spa & Salon 2247 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Suite 209, WPB. Reiki Healing private sessions with Reiki Master, Teacher & Practitioner Rev Pearl Rauberts available between 11:00am and 3:00pm. $60 for 1 hour session or $30 for 1/2 hour session; Pearl will channel Reiki to help each person: using her many years experience she will customise the session to meet your individual needs. Reiki helps body, mind and emotions. Must register ahead of time (sessions available other days also); call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com.

Waldorf Education Grades Visitors Morning Waldorf education, tour our beautiful facility, observe the children during morning lessons, view school work, discussion about Waldorf education, questions and answers January 15, 9am For more information and to RSVP please call 561-452-3618. 251 SW 4th Ave. Boca Raton 33432

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BUSINESS FOR SALE

EMPLOYMENT

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.

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

CAREER COUNSELING

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

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

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

BODYWORK

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

CRANIOSACRAL MASSAGE Pain Relief, Alignment, Balance. Licensed Massage Therapist with 25 years experience in Bodywork. Certified CranioSacral Therapist.

Located in beautiful cottage north of downtown Lake Worth. Call Sibyll Hoch (MA41439) 561-729-8147 www.edenplacehealingarts.com

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

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ENERGY HEALING Energy Healing and Readings by holistic Dr. Yafi in her new beautiful office, including Hemi-Sync meditation and other spiritual services.

(954) 471-3073 HealthyMindsPractice.com 440 S. Federal Hwy, Suite 105, Deerfield Beach.

HAND MADE JEWELRY

HEALTH & BODYWORK CLASSES 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.

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) 4713073 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 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 peo-

ple. 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. 561235-5139 • 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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ACUPUNCTURE / ORIENTAL MEDICINE

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

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

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BEMER VASCULAR THERAPY

SARAH SMITH, AP, DIPL. OM

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

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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.

ACCELERATED HEALING

306 E. Palmetto Park Rd. located on SE 3rd Ave. Boca Raton, FL 33432 www.Globalhealing.bemergroup.com 561.542.4702 The root cause of most diseases are disturbed microcirculation and lack of blood flow. Bemer is designed to improve microcirculation and promote blood flow in 8 minutes.

Bemer technology is used by NASA. No known side effects. FDA approved. Call Carol for your specific needs 561.542.4702 for 2 complimentary sessions.

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BIOFEEDBACK / NEUROFEEDBACK MICHAEL COHEN

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

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

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

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

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

IBANA VILLAS ENOR

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.

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.

HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY HYPERBARICSRx LLC

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

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 STEPHANIE NEWTON, HOMEOPATH Email: steph@stephanienewtonhomeopathy.com

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

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.

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

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

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LIFE COACH 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.

INTERNAL MEDICINE AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE

HOLISTIC VETERINARIAN HEALING HEART

LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST

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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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.

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

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