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26 RETHINKING RECOVERY 26 Holistic Approaches to Healing Addictions by Lisa Marshall

30 DON’T GET TICKED OFF Natural Ways to Avoid and Treat Lyme Disease by Linda Sechrist

32 NATURAL DADS

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34 MANLY FOODS

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36 THE TEENY-TINY

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38 THE GUT-MIND CONNECTION

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42 HIDDEN TREASURES Neighbors Discover Their Wealth of Resources

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44 WALKING THE CAT Harness a Curious Cat for a Lively Stroll by Sandra Murphy

My Root Canal Nightmare by Ellen Porr

irst and foremost I want to say the reason Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m writing this is because I believe that human beings should care for one another. In the hopes of preventing other people from going through what I have gone through, I am sharing my experience. In 2014 I had a lot of medical issues to deal with. I had to have surgery to remove a cyst from my throat, and I also needed a total hip replacement. In preparation for these surgeries, I went to my dentist and my periodontist to ensure excellent oral health. We are learning more each day how important oral health is. Research has now proven its effect on our cardiovascular system, immune system, and overall health. I had a crown on a lower left molar that had been bothering me since the first day I went to see my dentist. I had to see him six times in seven months to have him adjust this crown. Eventually, he told me to go to the periodontist to have a crown lengthening procedure as his adjustments were not helping. When I went to the Periodontist I was told that I needed a root canal, not a crown lengthening. Unfortunately, this was very bad news as my dentist had told me that another tooth on my upper right had cracked due to decay, and needed a root canal also. So now I needed two root canals and I was only 52 days away from my hip surgery. Two days later I had both root canals done. Now I needed to have two crowns

placed but I had such a bad experience with the prior crown from my Dentist, I decided to go for a alternative opinion to Dr. Yolanda Cintron in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Dr. Cintron suggested I go home and do some research regarding my dental health. I recommend that you all do the same. It was quite an education. When I researched online, I found an article by an Oncologist who treated all types of cancer. He had done a study on all of his cancer patients and found that 97% of them had root canals. His research revealed a direct correlation between the site of the root canal and the type of cancer the patient manifested. Before he would agree to take on their case, he insisted that they remove their root canals in an effort to arrest and cure their cancer. After reading all the material, I decided that I needed to remove those teeth immediately. Basically in laymanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s terms, a root canal is a form of embalming a dead tooth and leaving it in your mouth. There is a lot of research on the dangers of root canals. I truly believe that if I had left those in my mouth, I would have had a terrible outcome with my hip replacement, and possibly have lost my hip. One week later, I had Dr. Cintron remove both teeth with the root canals. Under those teeth she showed me photos of deep infection in both upper and lower jaw bones. She performed laser surgery to address the infection, bone

We are learning more each day how important oral health is. Research has now proven its effect on our cardiovascular system, immune system, and overall health. grafting and plasma rich growth factors (PRGF) on both extraction sites to speed up healing time. 10 days before I got the root canals, I experienced a terrible sinus infection. After 10 days of heavy-duty antibiotics I was still very infected. After Dr. Cintron removed my teeth with the root canals, I woke up with great relief from my sinus infection. I now understand that without the removal of those teeth, the infection would have persisted. We must educate ourselves whenever we are having any medical procedure done. I would advise all of you to research root canals, and never have one done. Although they are recognized as standard of care, I would suggest seeking alternative options. Also if you have root canals I would highly recommend that you have them removed before they cause future problems. Dr. Yolanda Cintron did an amazing job of removing the teeth and cleaning out the infection. She gave me emotional support and encouragement. My new hip is great, I feel stronger than ever and I am smiling again. GONaturalDentistry.com

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he Delray Beach Library’s Lifelong Learning Community Institute, located at 100 West Atlantic Avenue will kick off its’ Fall Lifelong Learning Community Institute 2015 semester with an exciting Symposium on FOOD on Saturday October 24, 2015 at the Library. The Lifelong Learning Food Committee is working very hard to plan another day full of surprises. They are looking for donations of gift certificates and gift baskets from local businesses for raffle prizes and for local restaurants to participate in our Tasting Tables. Last year over 150 local foodies attended and raised over $5,000 for the Library’s Lifelong Learning Community Institute. For the fifth year in a row, the Library will present this stimulating day entitled: Food, Glorious Food: Healthy, Local & Delicious! Attendees will take an in-depth look at FOOD from many different perspectives. This year, the Symposium will feature two

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hile most people are aware that outdoor air pollution can damage their health, many do not know that indoor toxins can do the same. EPA studies have shown indoor air pollution to be 2 to 5 times – sometimes more than 100 times – higher than outdoor pollutant levels. Problems caused by poor air quality can include respiratory symptoms, nausea and dizziness, poor memory and difficulty focusing, behavioral issues in children, headaches, muscle and joint pain, fatigue, sinus problems, sleep issues, and rashes. Children are more susceptible to air pollution because they breathe a greater volume of air relative to their body weight. Researchers have found that childhood diagnoses of allergies, autism, Asperger’s and Tourette’s syndrome are linked to indoor pollutants such as dust, phthalates, PVC flooring and second-hand smoke. If you have carpet in your home that is regularly maintained, indoor pollution will be lower. However, with hard floors, levels will be higher. This is because carpet acts as a giant air filter, attracting and holding onto contaminants that would otherwise be circulating in the air. These contaminants include pollen, bacteria and viruses, insect parts and droppings, pet dander, dead skin cells, and mold spores from wet or damp carpet. Greenway Carpet Care, South Florida’s green and dry organic carpet cleaning company, has a proven track record for improving indoor air quality. Just one cleaning can reduce dust mites, mold spores, pet dander and other allergens by up to 98%. For more information, visit www.greenwaycarpetcare.com.

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editation is often used to clear the mind and ease many health concerns, such as high blood pressure, depression, anxiety and help reduce stress. Our guided meditations are 30 minutes long and you can expect a refreshed, clearer, more positive and focused mind. Additionally, in time, you should feel less physical stress and tension in your body. We are hosting morning, afternoon and evening meditations classes. To learn more please call our office at (561) 625-5556, visit us on the web at www.mindunwind.net, or simply visit our office at 7100 Fairway Drive # 33 PGA, FL 33418. If you mention you saw us in Natural Awakenings your first class with us is FREE. 12

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"Where Beautiful Births Begin" Next Workshop: June 13, 12-5pm at Agape Healing Arts 385 Tequesta Dr, Suite 4, Tequesta Fl 33477

ellaBirthing Workshops are designed to open your mind and body up to the beauty that lies within each of us as women and mothers. You will learn the tools to carry you through a conscious pregnancy, childbirth and early parenting. You will find yourself better equipped to make decisions that are right for you and your family. As you learn to move through your pregnancy and birth with awareness, you will not only receive knowledge, but confidence in your body’s abilities as all your concerns and fears are addressed and demystified. Our culture is laden with fear and doubt when it comes to childbirth. You are invited to reconnect with yourself and your body’s natural wisdom and abilities to give birth. As you do, trust will be cultivated in the birth process and the "fear, tension, pain" cycle that surrounds birth will be eliminated. You will come to experience the gift of “giving birth to your baby”, instead of “being delivered of your baby. Through BellaBirthing workshop, you will come to have a greater understanding of what happens in your body during birth.

You will learn about the pleasure pain cycle of hormones and normalizing pain. You will learn about nutrition in pregnancy, optimal fetal positioning and become informed on the uses of medication and technol-ogy during childbirth. You will participate in exercises, discussions, creative visualization and mindfulness meditations in order to help you and your partner obtain a vision of the kind of birth experience that is best for you. BellaBirthing incorporates many different modalities which includes self care techniques, Yoga Asanas, TaiQi, QiGong, Mindfullness-Mama Meditation practice as well as creative childbirth preparation into a cohesive whole. This unique program was designed by Holistic Physician and Midwife, Dr. Bella Lauren, in order to integrate mind-body medicine into the birthing process. Dr. Bella specializes in Women's Health and is especially passionate in educating and empowering others in conscious and holistic pregnancy, childbirth and mothering. After teaching Childbirth Education, hypnobirthing and yoga for many years separate from one another, she decided to bring these modalities into a new complimentary model that supports a mother and her partner in all aspects of preparation for an empowered, confident, loving and peaceful childbirth. For more information regarding BellaBirthing Workshops and registration, please call 561-76-AGAPE (4273) or visit www.AgapeHealingArts.com

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newsbriefs How Your FEET Can Help You Live Better and Forever!

ike most guys, I never really gave my feet much thought. I had them, and if they were not in pain I pretty much ignored them. When I moved to Japan, I practiced martial arts and worked out in the gym shoeless of course. My work as a teacher required me to take my shoes off at the door, and my apartment too. As it was hot and humid in southern Japan, I found I spent little time wearing shoes. I soon discovered the Japanese tradition of removing ones shoes at the door ensuring a safer environment as one is not tracking in all the dirt from public places. This is especially important if there are children and pets that may pick up bacteria and fungus brought in on shoes by playing on the indoor floor. I often would receive a Japanese foot massage board as a gift---they come in all sizes and types. The idea is to walk ones soles and arches across a half piece of bamboo. I soon lost interest. One day a friend asked me to bend over and try to touch my toes. Next he asked me to walk on the board for a short time and asked me to touch my toes again. I gained a few inches and could touch the ground after one short treatment. As I have grown older and my back is stiffer, I recalled this procedure and began walking on my bamboo massager the first thing each morning. After a month, my back feels more limber. This is because a fascia plane goes from you toe base and extends all the way to your skull. Many Asian traditions advocate sitting on the side of the bed and rotating your feet in circles in both directions while keeping the toes pointed. Doing this before going to sleep and after waking is thought to extend ones life by opening up joints and activating your brain. In the morning, two glasses of room temperature waster are recommended. Most schools in Japan require children up to age 11 or so to attend class barefoot. Shoes are left outside at the beginning of the day. The playgrounds are sandy and the play equipment is barefoot friendly. I

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was surprised to see this. However, studies show barefoot kids enjoyed school more, achieved higher grades and there was less vandalism and much lower absenteeism due to colds. In case you are wondering--there are “foot washing” stations and the floors are kept extremely clean. Although research is not complete, it is believed there is a link between your feet and your sinuses. It appears your body regulates the sinuses by the temperature of your soles and confusing your body with shoes (heat) may be part of a sinus issue. There also seems to be a link between high blood pressure and one's feet-(possibly he pressure of the shoes cause a change in venous return). Although we don't know the implications or fully understand the mechanisms, it is certainly something to watch. Having lived in Japan and China, along the way, I have picked up a few tips on longevity. While in China, friends talked me into going for an hour foot massage every other day for a month. I was surprised how much better I felt overall--almost as good as a weekly acupuncture treatment!! You might try some or all of these treatments for a month. You may be surprised if overall, you are feeling significantly better! In the end, you become what you cultivate. After graduation from University with degrees in Psychology and Anthropology, Cameron Bishop sold his car and bought a one-way ticket to Japan. He lived and worked in Japan for four years and studied healing and martial arts. He graduated from NIAOM with an accredited Masters in Acupuncture, and from ACTCM with an accredited Doctorate in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine specializing in “Women’s Health” and “Pain Management”. Cameron has been in acupuncture practice for over eighteen years, spending five years working for a Western medical office. He is a board Certified and State Licensed Acupuncturist (AP 762). His web site is www.AskWithin.com.

newsbriefs LIFE COACHING

life coach is someone who supports a person in moving toward a desired goal. Just as a tennis coach assists a tennis player in refining and tweaking his game to become the best he can be, so does a life coach aid a person in achieving his desired dreams to create the best life he can envision.. There are times in one's life where a bump in the road surfaces or an obstacle temporarily halts the person from accomplishing what he wishes. Enter a life coach! This is where the life coach can facilitate removal of the barrier so the client can continue in the pursuit of his objectives. A coach provides support, encouragement, specific strategies, and accountability. The client feels supported in journeying toward his individualized aims. But life coaching is not therapy. A coach does not delve into the history and/or woundedness of a person. A life coach takes the person from where he is at that particular moment to where he wants to be, where he sees himself in the future. Most everyone, at sometime in their lives, needs a helping hand to give them the proverbial push forward or the old jump start, in order to optimize their life conditions. A life coach is the perfect assistant for someone who wishes to enhance his life but is presently stalled. There are many different types of life coaches: business, career, marriage, spiritual, self-esteem, self-empowerment and law of attraction to name a few. I am a certified Law of Attraction life coach specializing in self-empowerment. I believe that we each have the power within ourselves but at times we may feel less than powerful due to a variety of circumstances which can detrimentally manifest in our lives. During those periods in our lives it is important to seek support to move through the difficulties to arrive on the other side. The Law of Attraction can be defined in several ways: "like attracts like" or" what goes round, comes round" or "you get what you think about". The meaning of these definitions boils down to: what we are thinking about or focusing on is what we are attracting into our lives. Better to be focusing on attracting the dream job, financial abundance, that special relationship or certain material items than the opposite. Maintaining that focus can get waylaid with the daily pressures of people's lives. This is where a Law of Attraction life coach can be very beneficial. The coach can keep people concentrated on the desired goals and accountable in their strides to that end. This way they can envision their desired dreams and move toward those dreams. The Law of Attraction can create a more positive emotional mood so that the client remains in a higher energy state, thus attracting more positive results. It is significant to remember that the Law of Attraction is always is operating in our lives, whether we realize it or not. It is bringing to us either positive or negative outcomes depending on what we are thinking about. With a Law of Attraction life coach the person can learn strategies, processes and techniques to substantially increase his ability to keep his emotional energy at a high level which will attract what the client is hoping to receive. Skye Howell is a self empowerment Law of Attraction life coach, certified by the Quantum Success Coaching Academy. For more information or to book an appointment for an initial complimentary phone coaching session, visit www.lifecoachskye.com.

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newsbriefs HolisticGlobe Launches National Professional Network

olisticGlobe, a holistic publishing and event corporation, has launched a new professional network, the Holistic Authority™ Leadership Society. Membership is open to professionals, organizations, entrepreneurs and investors that contribute wisdom, resources and wealth into building sustainable communities. The society operates as a holistic chamber of commerce, trade/professional organization and business council, offering ongoing local and national networking opportunities and access to funding, experts, resources, advertising and virtual and classroom success-focused training. The training curriculum addresses the operations, marketing, business strategy and financial needs of holistic practitioners and small business owners. “This professional group embraces an awakened society of visionaries, innovators, progressive entrepreneurs and heart-driven people with a common desire to help and mentor, with emphasis on holistic, alternative, sustainable and spiritual practice leaders,” says CEO and founder of the Holistic Authority™ Leadership Society Maria Baez.

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newsbriefs Local Healer Launches Transformational Sound Cd Creating Space: Journeys of Healing Sound

ound Healing Guide Henry Lepler of Boca Raton has just released Creating Space: Journeys of Healing Sound CD. He describes his CD as “heart prayers intended as an invitation for healing.” Creating Space can be used for relaxation, healing, massage, yoga, movement, meditation, or just enjoyment. Recordings on the CD are spontaneous in-the-moment inspirations. These intuitive sounds and music help restore balance and harmony, and refresh and renew body, mind, heart and spirit. All acoustic sound instruments on the CD are played by Henry, who also provides vocals. Instruments include: crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, koto, chimes, native flute, monochord, rainstick, kalimba, frame drum, and bells. Henry Lepler is a healing sound guide, teacher, musician and speaker. He has been on a longtime journey exploring his passion for healing sound, with a special focus on the voice. As a child, he was awakened to the power of the voice listening to his mother’s soulful singing. He has been exploring its possibilities for healing and self-expression ever since. Henry’s spiritual awakening helped free him to overcome blocks to his own expression through voice. He offers monthly themed Healing Sound Journeys at the Duncan Center, 15820 S. Military Trail, Delray Beach. The theme for the June 18th Journey is “The Divine Father,” reclaiming and renewing connection with this wonderful healing archetype. To listen to sound clips and purchase Henry’s CD, or for more info on upcoming events, go to www.henrylepler.com/cd.

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newsbriefs Learn About Keiser University Programs at June Open House

tart your summer with an informative and fun way to learn how to obtain the necessary skills and education to enter or advance today’s workforce. The Keiser University’s Summer Fest Open House June 20th in West Palm Beach campus between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. is ready to provide information that can assist participants get on a successful new career path suited to their interests and skills. The community event will feature activities for all ages that the entire family can enjoy. Join faculty, staff and students for refreshments, music, games, give a ways, and more. Keiser University, with 16 campuses throughout Florida, plus online enrollment, offers associate through doctoral degrees programs in the health care, business, technology and legal fields. Its students first system fosters a healthy balance between life, parenting, work and study, comprising a tailored opportunity for individuals from many walks of life looking to further their education.

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Kenneth N. Woliner, M.D., Earns Integrative Medicine Board Certification

he American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS), the official certifying body of the American Association of Physician Specialists (AAPS), is pleased to announce that Kenneth N. Woliner, M.D., of Boca Raton, FL, successfully completed all of the requirements for certification in integrative medicine through the American Board of Integrative Medicine (ABOIM). Board certification from the American Board of Integrative Medicine enables successful candidates to present themselves to the public as qualified medical specialists in the practice of Integrative Medicine. Completing the Integrative Medicine board certification indicates mastery of the specialty experience and knowledge as well as a professional commitment to adhere to the ABPS Medical Code of Ethics. The ABOIM defines integrative medicine as “the practice of medicine that reaffirms the importance of the relationship between practitioner and patient, focuses on the whole person, is informed by evidence, and makes use of all appropriate therapeutic approaches, healthcare professionals and disciplines, to achieve health and healing.” Additional information is available at www.ABOIM.org. The ABOIM and other ABPS Member Boards maintain strict requirements which assure the public that physicians obtaining certification have met high standards of knowledge and expertise in their specialty. These elements include: graduation from a duly accredited medical school; graduation of an accredited medical residency training program approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME); maintenance of an active and unencumbered license to practice medicine in the state they reside; passage of a validated written exam; and recertification every 8 years demonstrating competency in their specialty by maintaining skills and staying knowledgeable of the latest procedures and developments in the specialty. Dr. Woliner’s medical practice, Holistic Family Medicine, Inc., is located at 9325 Glades Road, #104, Boca Raton, FL 33434. 561-314-0950; www.holisticfamilymed.com.

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newsbriefs 3 WAYS TO DISCOVER YOUR SOUL’S PURPOSE If you don't know where you're going, you'll end up someplace else. - Yogi Berra Many spiritual traditions hold that each of us is born with a specific mission or purpose. The great 16th century Kabalistic master, Isaac Luria, taught that no one ever was or will be born into this world with the exact same mission as yours. Today many people write personal mission statements. Is this the same as a statement of your life or soul’s purpose? If the mission is something you are driven to do, whether you’re paid for it or not, it might be. Your soul’s purpose may not always be the way you earn a living. Some fulfill their purpose through family life, a volunteer position or even a hobby. Your purpose could be interpersonal, such as counseling troubled families; it might involve the natural world as an ecologist saving endangered species. A soul’s purpose could be scholarly, as in researching ancient cultures— or artistic, as a painter or musician. What is always true about a soul’s mission is that it’s a form of service—to your Higher Power, the human race, the Universe. I don't know what your destiny will be, but one thing I know: the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who will have sought and found how to serve. - Albert Schweitzer Some of us know our purpose from an early age, while others grope to find it. Remember, the Universe is on your side when it comes to finding your passion. It may find you! That’s what happened to me. It started when I was a student at Boston University. A friend from California, who had learned reflexology in a yoga class, came to visit. Seeing it was a stressful time for me, she said, “Take off your shoes and go lay down.” She worked on my feet. The experience was profound, life-changing and healing on physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels. I thought, “Wow, I want to do this for people!” I studied reflexology and sought out every opportunity to learn—and read every reflexology book I could find. While working as a special education teacher, I began doing one or two client reflexology sessions a week, then one or two a day. When it got to three or four a day I left my job

to practice reflexology full-time. For me it has been the most rewarding and fulfilling work imaginable. I later created my own Reflexology Certification Training Program to inspire others to share the power of reflexology. Over the last forty years, I have trained thousands of Reflexologists who have touched the soles/ souls of many thousands more. Reflexology is my life purpose, and it is my privilege to empower others to transform lives through reflexology. If you’re trying to discover your life’s purpose, here are three ways to recognize it: • Think about the five most meaningful moments in your life. What did they have in common? When we feel the most alive, the most in touch with ourselves, we are aligned with our soul’s purpose. Find the thread—the common theme that connected those moments and, as Joseph Campbell said, “Follow your bliss.” • Watch for synchronicities: a friend tells

you about something; a book with a related title falls off the shelf in a bookstore; a sign you pass while driving repeats the same idea. Stay open to receiving these messages from the Universe. They can lead you to an extraordinary life. • Ask for guidance in your prayers and during meditation. Finding oneself and one's path is like waking up on a foggy day. Be patient, and presently the fog will clear and that which has always been there can be seen. The path is already there to follow. - Rasheed Ogunlaru Laura Norman, M.S., LMT, world-renowned Holistic Reflexologist and author of the best-selling book, Feet First: A Guide to Foot Reflexology, offers private Reflexology and Life Wellness Coaching sessions and Holistic Reflexology Certification Training Programs in New York City and Delray Beach, Florida. Laura has created Aromatherapy products and step-by-step Foot, Hand and Face Reflexology Home Study DVDs, and offers beautiful gift certificates for all occasions. Visit www.lauranorman.com Call 561-272-1220

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newsbriefs The Holistic Value of Allopathic Diagnostic Tools

olistic health practitioners must know the nature of a patient’s problem before they can design a protocol to address it. Advocates of natural medicine tend to disagree with the conventional medical community, but it is important to remember that although their methods may be different, traditional tools of investigation can still be valuable to holistic practitioners. “While there are some good natural diagnostic tools to determine a problem’s origin, sometimes the tools of allopathic medicine are simply superior. Ultrasound, MRI, blood tests and pathogen screening can all be of enormous value when considering how to heal a condition of damage or sickness,” says Nature’s Rite Founder Steven Frank. “If someone is bleeding internally, knowing the source—ulcer, tumor, hemorrhoids or liver disease—is of paramount importance. All of these have dramatically different treatment protocols. When a patient’s energy is low, knowing their blood work and pathogen load is of tremendous value towards designing a healing program.” While allopathic medicine may seek to poison, cut or irradiate the problem, natural medicine professionals may choose the appropriate combination of herbs, acupuncture, qigong or other natural products and modalities. “Having the knowledge of exactly what is damaged and then using the techniques that we know are most suited for healing this condition is what collaborative medicine is all about,” explains Frank. “In our quest to bring natural medicine to the community, we don’t have to shun the diagnostic benefits of the high-technology hospitals. We can use their tools to accentuate our skills.” For more information, email SteveF@NaturesRiteRemedies.com or visit MyNaturesRite.com/blog.

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newsbriefs 5th Annual Battle of the Books Sponsored by Levenger Is A Great Success!

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he Teen Advisory Board at Delray Beach Public Library (TAB@DBPL) partnered with Levenger, the company known for its catalog of “Tools for Serious Readers,” for the very successful 5th Annual Battle of the Books event recently! The Battle of the Books is a reading incentive program for teens ages 13 to 17 as well as a community service program because the teens create their own questions to prepare for the battle and use them to help their team members. At the end of the program, they compile all of the questions they created and I put them into a packet that other librarians/schools/teen centers can use. This competition resembles a game show such as Family Feud, or Jeopardy. Volunteer Book Coaches for the 2 Teen Teams work with their teams to prepare for the competition and then act as Judges for the Battle together with YA Librarian, Loanis Menendez-Cuesta and a representative from Levenger, Janet Longenecker. The two teams named The Elementals and The Wonder Girls read the three chosen books: Wonder, The Unnaturalists and Hallowed Ones. Team members met weekly with their Book Coaches - Lana Golden and Kara Van Able to become experts on specific details of these books and came together to demonstrate their knowledge and expertise on the books they read. The winning team The Elementals, received wonderful prizes donated by Levenger and gifts were also given to all the teens who participated. The Library is very grateful to The Levenger Foundation for sponsoring this program and to the Levenger employees who volunteered and worked behind the scenes as well as to Steve and Lori Levine who have supported this program for the last five years. The Battle of the Books @ DBPL is one of the many wonderful programs that the Young Adult Services and TAB@DBPL bring to our Library and to our community. For further information call 561-819-6299.

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Hatha Yoga Boosts Brainpower

esearch from Wayne State University, in Detroit, has found that hatha yoga can significantly improve cognitive health in as little as two months. Researchers tested 118 adults with an average age of 62 years. One group engaged in three, hour-long hatha yoga classes per week for eight weeks, while the other group did stretching and strengthening exercises for the same duration. The participants underwent cognitive testing before and after the eight-week period. At the end of the trial, the hatha yoga group showed significant improvements in cognition compared to the other group. The yoga group also recorded shorter reaction times, greater accuracy in high-level mental functions and better results in working memory tests. Source: Journal of Gerontology

Acupuncture Treats Prostate Enlargement

esearch from China has found that a combination of acupuncture and moxibustion, a form of heat therapy in which dried plant materials are burned on or near the surface of the skin to warm and invigorate the inner flow of qi, or energy, can effectively reduce the symptoms of benign prostate enlargement. Researchers tested 128 patients with prostate enlargement for three months, dividing them into two groups. One group was given acupuncture and moxibustion; the other took a traditional Chinese herbal medication for prostate enlargement called Qianliekangi. The patients’ prostate symptoms were tested using the International Prostate Symptom Score, maximum urine flow rate and residual urine tests. At the study’s end, the patients given the acupuncture/moxibustion treatment reported significantly reduced levels in all three tests—calculated at an 89 percent total effective rate—compared to the herbal medication group.

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n international team of scientists has confirmed that consuming berries such as strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, blackcurrants, mulberries and raspberries can significantly reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Blueberries, in particular, were found to be associated with increased memory and learning. Researchers from Washington State University, the U.S. National Institutes of Health, India’s Annamalai University and Oman’s Sultan Qaboos University’s College of Medicine and Health Sciences reviewed two decades worth of research relating to consuming berries and dementia. They found that the many biochemicals contained in berries provide antioxidant protection to neurons and prevent the formation of beta-amyloid fibrils found in the brains of Alzheimer’s disease patients.

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Stroke Risk Rises with Two Drinks a Day

ew research published in the American Heart Association’s journal Stroke has determined that drinking two alcoholic beverages per day during middle-age years increases the risk of stroke more than other known factors, including high blood pressure and diabetes. The study followed 11,644 twins from Sweden for 43 years, starting between 1967 and 1970. All began the trial when they were under the age of 60. The scientists compared the effects of having less than half a drink—classified as four and two ounces of wine for a man and a woman, respectively—daily to drinking two or more daily. The study found that consuming two drinks per day increased the risk of stroke by 34 percent compared to drinking less than half a drink per day. Those that downed two or more drinks a day during their 50s and 60s had strokes an average of five years younger than light drinkers. The increase in stroke risk was found to be higher than the danger generally posed by diabetes and hypertension.

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An Avocado a Day Keeps Bad Cholesterol Away

esearch published by the Journal of the American Heart Association has determined that just one avocado a day can significantly reduce low-density lipoprotein (LDL), a type of cholesterol carrier known to increase the risk of hardening of the arteries. The researchers tested 45 overweight adults between 21 and 70 years old that followed an average American diet for two weeks before adopting one of three diets: a low-fat diet, a moderate-fat diet that included one Hass avocado per day or a moderate-fat diet without an avocado. After five weeks, researchers found that the addition of the avocado reduced LDL significantly more than the diets that did not contain the fruit. While both the low-fat and moderate-fat diets reduced LDL levels, the moderate-fat diet with an avocado reduced LDL by better than 60 percent more than the moderate-fat diet alone, and above 80 percent more than the low-fat diet alone.

PAIN AND DEPRESSION EBB WITH FLOTATION THERAPY

ew research from Sweden has found that flotation therapy helps increase sleep quality, reduce pain and relieve anxiety and depression. Flotation therapy, sometimes called isolation therapy, consists of floating in a tank of water with minimized interruptions and sensory stimuli. Researchers from Karlstad University divided 65 people into two groups. One group underwent 12, 45-minute flotation therapy sessions for seven weeks, while the other group did not. Both groups were given a battery of physiological and psychological tests before and after the treatment period. The therapy was conducted using three commercial flotation therapy centers that provided sensory isolation systems to promote relaxation as part of the treatment. Compared to the control group, the flotation therapy group reported significant decreases in pain, anxiety, depression and stress levels and better sleep quality. The flotation group’s average depression scores went from 4.42 to 2.25, while the control group’s scores barely budged. The worst pains among the flotation group dropped from 64 to 40 on the scale.

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SolarWindow Technologies’ new window coatings are a “first of its kind” technology that could turn the buildings we live and work in into selfsufficient, mini power stations. They can generate electricity on see-through glass and flexible plastics with colored tints popular in skyscraper glass. The coating can be applied to all four sides of tall buildings, generating electricity using natural and artificial light conditions and even shaded areas. Its organic materials are so ideal for lowcost, high-output manufacturing that the technology is already part of 42 product patent applications. When applied to windows on towers, it’s expected to generate up to 50 times the power of conventional rooftop solar systems while delivering 15 times the environmental benefits. For example, a single SolarWindow installation can avoid the amount of carbon emissions produced by vehicles driving about 2.75 million miles per year, compared to 180,000 miles for conventional rooftop systems.

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Salinity is Eating Away Farmland Worldwide Every day for more than 20 years, an average of almost eight square miles of irrigated land in arid and semiarid areas across 75 countries have been degraded by salt, according to the study Economics of Salt-Induced Land Degradation and Restoration, by United Nations University’s Canadian-based Institute for Water, Environment and Health. Salt degradation occurs in arid and semi-arid regions where rainfall is too low to maintain regular percolation of rainwater through the soil and where irrigation is practiced without a natural or artificial drainage system, which triggers the accumulation of salt in the root zone, affecting soil quality and reducing productivity. In the Colorado River Basin alone, studies peg the annual economic impact of salt-induced land degradation in irrigated areas at $750 million. The cost of investing in preventing and reversing land degradation and restoring it to productive land would be far lower than letting degradation continue and intensify. Methods successfully used to facilitate drainage and reverse soil degradation include tree planting, deep plowing, cultivation of salt-tolerant varieties of crops, mixing harvested plant residues into topsoil and digging a drain or deep ditch around salt-affected land. 24

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Of the 19.6 million veterans in the United States alone, approximately 3.6 million have a service-related disability, 7.6 percent are unemployed and they collectively make up 13 percent of the adult homeless population, according to the Independent Voter Network. Organizations worldwide are helping veterans heal their wounds through farming and agriculture. The goal is to create a sustainable food system by educating them to be sustainable vegetable producers, providing training and helping families rebuild war-torn lives. Eat the Yard, in Dallas, Texas, was founded by Iraq War veterans James Jeffers and Steve Smith to cultivate fresh produce in community gardens. The two began organic farming in their own backyards for both therapeutic and financial reasons, and then slowly began to build more gardens in their community. They now sell their produce to local restaurants and businesses. The Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC) is working with veterans across the U.S. to transition them into agriculture. The coalition partners veterans with mentors experienced in farming and business, matches them with agriculture-related job opportunities and organizes equipment donations in Iowa and California. FVC is helping former members of the armed forces in 48 states. Source: FoodTank.com/news/2014/11/ veterans-day

Creature Crime Feds Make Animal Abuse a Felony In October, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) classified animal cruelty as a class A felony and a “crime against society,” on a par with such serious crimes as homicide. The FBI intends to prosecute intentional abuse and torture, gross neglect, sexual abuse and organized abuse, which includes dog fights. Also, the onset of tracking animal abuse cases nationwide will assist local police and counselors in identifying and connecting with minors that show an early tendency to abuse. FBI studies show an alarming connection between animal abusers and perpetrators of extremely violent crimes against humans. The goal is that early detection and intervention will help certain children get the counseling and social support they need to live productive lives free of crime and abuse. “Regardless of whether people care about how animals are treated, people, like legislators and judges, care about humans, and they can’t deny the data,” says Natasha Dolezal, a director for the Center for Animal Law Studies at Lewis & Clark College, in Portland, Oregon. Source: EliteDaily.com

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China Reverses Its Recycling Policy Plastic items we carefully separate from the rest of the trash and put in a distinct container may have a dubious fate, according to environmental watchdog Quartz. U.S. recycling companies have largely stayed away from accepting plastic, and most of it has been shipped to China, where it can be processed more cheaply. But China has announced a new Green Fence policy (Tinyurl.com/ ChinaGreenFence), prohibiting importation of much of the plastic for recycling that it once received. Plastic categories #3 through #7 (shampoo bottles to butter tubs) may go into domestic landfills again until a solution is found, says David Kaplan, CEO of Maine Plastics, a post-industrial recycler. China controls a large portion of the recycling market, importing about 70 percent of the world’s 500 million tons of electronic waste and 12 million tons of plastic waste each year. These Chinese policy changes will put pressure on Western countries to reconsider their reliance on this formerly cost-effective practice of exporting waste and the necessity for increasing their domestic recycling infrastructure.

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Forty Percent of Hamburg Will Be Green Space Hamburg, Germany, named Europe’s 2011 Green Capital by the European Union, is implementing an ambitious plan to create and link 27 square miles of new and existing green space, comprising 40 percent of its land area. The result will put nature within easy reach of every resident, provide connectivity for walking and bicycling to eliminate automobile traffic by 2035 and make the city more resilient to flooding caused by global warming. The metro area population currently numbers 4.3 million as Europe’s 10th-largest city. Since 2000, Germany has converted 25 percent of its power grid to renewable energy sources such as solar, wind and biomass. The architects of the clean energy movement energiewende, which translates as “energy transformation”, estimate that 80 percent to 100 percent of Germany’s electricity will come from renewable sources by 2050. Angelika Fritsch, a spokeswoman for the Department of Urban Planning and the Environment, says, “The more important result may be the provision of green infrastructure to absorb rain and flood waters.” Sea levels in the port city have risen by 20 centimeters over the past 60 years and are expected to rise another 30 centimeters by 2100. Source: Inhabitat.com

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RETHINKING RECOVERY Holistic Approaches to Healing Addictions by Lisa Marshall

drug use within a year after rehab, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, and only 5 percent of AA attendees continue with meetings after 12 months, according to AA research. David Essel, a Fort Myers, Florida, life coach who specializes in working with substance abusers, says that when examining all the data, only about one in 10 addicts or alcoholics that use conventional means alone are still clean after one year. Fortunately, because people vary widely in emotional needs and physiologies, other complementary options are also catching on.

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hrough 15 years of alcohol and prescription drug addiction, one prominent Virginia business owner tried it all to get clean: three inpatient rehab centers; talk therapy; Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA), spending roughly $200,000 in the process. “I would follow through for about a year, and then start to feel like I was on top of things and get complacent,” says the 52-year-old, who asked that her name not be used. She’d treat herself to “just one drink” and soon find herself in a familiar downward spiral. She last relapsed in October 2012. Three months later, she was on the interstate in the morning, a half-empty four-pack of mini wine bottles on her front seat, when she swerved and slammed head-on into a semi-trailer truck. She escaped her flattened car with minor head trauma, gratitude that her children didn’t have to “bury their drunk mother,” and a renewed will to sober up and rediscover happiness. Today, she’s done just that, thanks to a comprehensive, holistic approach that included hiring a life coach that special26

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izes in addiction, overhauling her diet, making time for daily physical and spiritual exercises and reframing her addiction, not as a disease she is cursed with, but as a predisposition she has the power to keep at bay. “Yes. I was passed a gene by my alcoholic father. Yet that only becomes a threat to me when I make a choice to ingest something that cuts the beast loose,” she says. “I work hard every day, using a whole bunch of different tools to keep that from happening again.” She is one of a growing number of alcoholics and addicts reaching beyond the standard trifecta of 28-day rehabs, 12-step programs and psychotherapy toward an approach that addresses mind, body and spirit. More than 40 million Americans over the age of 12 (16 percent of the population) are addicted to alcohol or drugs, according to the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at New York City’s Columbia University. Yet the standard treatments yield less-than-stellar success rates. Sixty percent of addicts return to

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Enter a group meeting for recovering addicts or alcoholics and chances are there will be a pot of black coffee, plus donuts or cookies. “Having poor eating habits is a primary contributing factor to relapse,” says Registered Dietitian David Wiss, founder of NutritionInRecovery.com, which provides nutrition consulting for recovery programs in Los Angeles. Because substance abuse can deaden appetite and many of the same neurological circuits that drugs and alcohol stimulate are also activated by salty or sugar-laden foods, newly recovering addicts tend to be ravenous and drawn to junk food. “After 30 days in treatment, people can gain 10 to 30 pounds. They often turn back to addictive substances they’ve abused to get their appetite back under control,” says Wiss. (Because smoking deadens taste buds, drawing people to seek out more intense salty or sugary flavors, it exacerbates the problem.) In a subconscious attempt to get maximum stimulation of now-neglected reward centers in the brain, users often eat little most of the day, then binge later, leading to erratic blood sugar levels that can impact mood, further sabotaging recovery. After years of abuse, addicts also tend to suffer deficiencies of proteins and good fats—key building blocks of a healthy brain. “The brain has been rewired due to the use of substances. Without healing it, you can attend all the meetings in the world and you’ll still struggle with cravings,” reports Essel. He starts new clients with 500 milligrams (mg) daily of the dietary supplement DL-phenylalanine, an amino acid precursor to feel-good

neurotransmitters such as norepinephrine. He also gives them tyrosine, an energizing amino acid said to quell sugar cravings. For relieving a craving in progress, he recommends 500 to 1,000 mg of glutamine, placed under the tongue. Wiss says he generally recommends food over supplements, yet asking newly recovering addicts to also revamp their diets can be tough. “I wouldn’t expect anyone to make a big nutritional change in their first week of sobriety,” he says. After that, he encourages small steps: Drink eight glasses of water per day. Eat three meals and three snacks to keep blood sugar stable. Load up on fiber, which can help heal the gut and replenish it with healthy bacteria. Eat plenty of lean protein to promote production of feelgood brain chemicals. Load up on nuts, seeds, fatty fish and other omega-3 fatty acids that suppress inflammation in the brain and have been shown in some studies to quell depression. Daily exercise is also key as Wiss notes that it “circulates our blood and gets all those healthy nutrients into our brain.” Physical activities can also help fill the void and even provide a new sense of identity for someone whose self-esteem has been shattered, says Scott Strode, founder of Denver, Colorado’s Phoenix Multisport, which hosts group cycling, running and climbing outings for recovering addicts and alcoholics. Strode kicked his own cocaine habit 18 years ago by immersing himself first in boxing, then climbing and triathlons. He founded Phoenix in 2007 to help fill what he sees as a gaping hole in recovery support services—a place where people with similar pasts can gather and talk without dwelling exclusively on their dependence issues. He has since served 15,000 people in Colorado, California, and Boston, offering 60 free outings a week for anyone at least 48 hours sober. “By being part of something like this, you can let go of the shame of being the addict, the junkie or the one that let down the family. Now you are the climber or the mountain biker,” says Strode. He stresses that Phoenix programs aren’t intended to replace treatment. Still, “For some, just that redefining of self may be enough. For others, it’s a powerful tool in a broader toolbox.”

Beyond AA

Co-founded in 1935 by an alcoholic named Bill Wilson, Alcoholics Anonymous now has 2 million members and has played an important role in many successful recoveries. However, its God-based approach (five of the 12 steps refer to God or Him), a credo that alcoholics must admit “powerlessness” and its emphasis on alcoholism as a defining disease aren’t for everyone. Naysayers point to a 2006 finding by the nonprofit Cochrane Collaboration that states, “No experimental studies unequivocally demonstrated the effectiveness of AA or 12-step approaches for reducing alcohol dependence or problems.” Such concerns have prompted some alternative recovery fellowships, including Moderation Management (Moderation. org), which helps people that want to drink less; and Smart Recovery (SmartRecovery.org), which supports an ethos of self-empowerment via cognitive behavioral therapy, nutritional changes and group discussions. Other programs focus on renewing the soul by applying metaphysical practices to the traditional 12 steps.

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“The conventional 12 steps talk about a higher power outside of you,” says Ester Nicholson, a singer, author and addictions counselor. In her book Soul Recovery: 12 Keys to Healing Addiction, she describes a descent into crack cocaine addiction beginning in her teens, and the long climb out of it. At first, she says, the 12 steps helped her break free of what she calls the “spiritual malady, mental obsession and physical allergy,” that is addiction. But after a decade of being clean, followed by a near-relapse, she discovered meditation and other spiritual practices. “I realized that this higher power can restore me to sanity, but the higher power is actually within me. I found this wonderful bridge between the 12 steps and universal spiritual principals, and it is rocking my world.” Patti Lacey, 54, an Essel client, likewise found lasting sobriety by extending her toolbox, learning to focus not only on past pain, but on bringing forth her best self. According to the International Coach Federation, which reports an uptick in interest in recovery coaching, a coach helps to establish individual goals and map a journey to success. Two years into recovery, Lacey still takes her supplements daily, rises at dawn to meditate, attends 12-step meetings and is part of a nondenominational church community. She also regularly meets with her coach to report progress and update goals, including getting a handle on her finances, a frequent casualty of addiction. “Everybody’s journey is different,” Lacey confirms. “What I needed was someone to tell me exactly what to do in the beginning, and then be around to hold me accountable. That changed everything.”

Complementary Healing Tools by Lisa Marshall Ear acupuncture: Since 1974, addiction specialists have used an ear acupuncture needling protocol to ease cravings, decrease anxiety and improve sleep during withdrawal. Numerous published studies in The Lancet, the Archives of Internal Medicine and others support its efficacy. More than 1,000 U.S. programs now use it, according to the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (AcuDetox.com). Neurofeedback: Also known as EEG biofeedback, this technique uses electroencephalography sensors attached to the head to enable someone to observe their own brain wave activity on a computer and learn to intentionally alter it via visualization and relaxation techniques (isnr.net). Aromatherapy: Life coach David Essel recommends three aromatherapy oils to clients in recovery: lavender, a relaxant; lemon grass, for energy; and frankincense, a mood-balancer. Ibogaine: This psychoactive brew derived from the West African shrub Tabernanthe iboga has been used ceremoni-

ally for centuries. In the 1960s, an opioid addict accidentally discovered that after experiencing an intense, four-to-eight-hour dreamlike “trip”, his cravings for heroin ceased. Deborah Mash, Ph.D., a professor of neurology and molecular and cellular pharmacology at the University of Miami, traveled to Amsterdam in the early 1990s to see if there was any truth to such cases. “I saw a man that was on heroin and cocaine and addicted to benzodiazepines undergo detox with no withdrawal signs, and in 36 hours look like a new person,” she recalls. She has been studying it ever since. The drug is believed to serve as an addiction interrupter, acting on opioid receptors in the brain to quell withdrawal symptoms. Some describe it as “resetting the brain” to a pre-addicted state. Ibogaine is illegal in the U.S. Some offshore clinics are providing it, but Mash warns that some are unscrupulous, so buyer beware. (ClearSkyIbogaine.com offers medically supervised Ibogaine therapy in Cancun, Mexico).

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n 1977, two Yale School of Medicine scientists identified the infected blacklegged deer tick carrying the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi as the disease-transmitting organism of Lyme disease. Since 1982, this most commonly reported vector-borne disease in the U.S. has gained notoriety, with its own resource book, Disease Update: Science, Policy & Law; research center (Columbia-Lyme.org/index.html); International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society website, ilads.org; Lyme Times print journal (LymeDisease.org); and national informational organization, the Tick-Borne Disease Alliance (TBDAlliance.org). The surge of activity appears justifiable. According to scientists at the Centers for Disease Control, approximately 300,000 cases are diagnosed annually in this country alone. Amy Tan, author of The Joy Luck Club, is a post-treatment Lyme disease patient and co-founder of LymeAid 4Kids (Tinyurl.com/LymeAid4Kids) that funds the diagnosis and treatment of uninsured children with Lyme. She disagrees with physicians that downplay late-stage cases and insist that the disease is cured with a simple round of antibiotics, as does Katina Makris, a classical homeopath from New Hampshire and host of Lyme Light Radio.

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After experiencing mysterious symptoms, Makris spent five years suffering from debilitating symptoms familiar to individuals with Lyme—undiagnosed, relapsing fevers, lingering fatigue, joint pain, headaches, neurological symptoms and cognitive impairment. “Then I finally began my 10-year healing journey,” she says. Her book Out of the Woods: Healing from Lyme Disease for Body, Mind, and Spirit, is a recovery memoir and resource guide for alternative medical, emotional and spiritual support. Lyme evades detection by standard blood tests for bacterial antigens and antibodies. “The ELISA [enzyme-linked immuno assay] test is only accurate between two weeks and two months after the bite,” says Makris, who notes that the Western Blot test is somewhat more accurate, while the IGeneX Laboratory test is superior. She believes the best laboratories for testing are Clongen Laboratories and IGeneX Laboratory Services. Dr. Richard Horowitz has treated more than 12,000 Lyme disease patients as medical director of the Hudson Valley Healing Arts Center, in Hyde Park, New York. The author of Why Can’t I Get Better? Solving the Mystery of Lyme and Chronic Disease raises another red flag regarding detection. Testing for coinfec-

tions frequently transmitted along with Lyme is unreliable. Horowitz, who will conduct a workshop with Makris at New York’s Omega Institute for Holistic Studies, in Rhinebeck, and online, from June 26 to 28, counsels that antibiotics are not effective because they don’t address all of the infecting organisms now frequently found in ticks. Stephen Harrod Buhner, of Silver City, New Mexico, an independent scholar and citizen scientist and author of Healing Lyme Disease Coinfections, says that the bacteria have jumped species and found new hosts that live in habitats formerly occupied by wild animals: “They have learned to exist in humans and are teaching each other how to resist antibiotics and more easily infect us. What they do together in the body is a great deal more complex than what they do alone, making them difficult to treat. Bartonella species utilize the immune system of whatever mammal they infect as part of their infection strategy. Any existing inflammation in the body, such as arthritis, facilitates the growth of Bartonella.” The weaker or more compromised one’s immune system, the more likely a debilitating course of illness will occur. An improved immune system can identify the outer membrane proteins of the offending bacteria and create countering antibodies in four to eight months. “Once the immune system creates the proper antibodies, the bacteria are then eliminated fairly rapidly,” advises Buhner. Makris is grateful that she saw a nutritionist trained in functional medicine. “He worked slowly and methodically to reduce the inflammation, build up my immune system and restore my digestive, endocrine and nervous systems before killing the bacteria and opening up natural detoxification pathways to flush out the bacteria and their endotoxins. We used weekly acupuncture appointments, good nutrition and homeopathic formulas, plus various herbs, vitamins and mineral supplements,” says Makris. Ticks in high-vegetation areas wait for a passing host. To avoid these hitchhikers, wear light-colored long pants tucked into socks. A shirt should also be tucked in. Later, strip down and search hair, underarms, legs, behind the knees and ears, and in the belly button. As commercial tick repellants contain toxic ingredients, a targeted mixture of topically applied, therapeutic-grade essential oils is preferred.

Essential Oils to Repel Ticks 1 cup distilled water 2 drops geranium essential oil 2 drops Palo Santo essential oil 1 drop myrrh essential oil 4 drops grapefruit essential oil 1 drop peppermint essential oil 1 drop Thieves hand soap or castile soap Place all ingredients in a spray bottle and shake. Spritz on socks, sneakers/hiking boots, ankles and legs at a minimum and consider other exposed skin.

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athers are more involved in their children’s lives than ever before, embracing their roles of leader, nurturer and protector, and they’re reaping extraordinary benefits. According to a 2014 study published in the Academy of Management Perspectives, fathers that spend more time with their kids are both happier at home and more satisfied at work. Today, many mindful dads engaged in a natural lifestyle apply that same health consciousness to their parenting. Support Mama. Natural fathering begins during pregnancy, with an informed birth plan. “Support whatever birthing decision the woman feels will provide her the most comfort and relaxation,” advises Dr. John Douillard, an ayurvedic chiropractor and author of six books, including Perfect Health for Kids. Hold her hand, rub her back, advocate for her rights and after the birth, support her efforts to breastfeed whenever, wherever and however long she wants. “Fathers should recognize that the burden of care is clearly on the mother for at least the first year, so her opinions and wishes deserve special consideration and respect,” says Ben Hewitt, father of two, home unschooler and author of The Nourishing Homestead. Embrace physical closeness. Bonding through nurturing touch is powerful and rewarding for father and child. A recent study published in the Journal of Perinatal Education found that fathers that practiced infant massage experienced significant stress release and bonding with their offspring. Wearing a baby or toddler in a 32

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sling, wrap or carrier is another comforting way to spend time together. Co-sleeping helps foster a more natural sleep rhythm with a nocturnally hungry baby, while also offering another way to connect. “Any stress my family may have experienced during the day dissipated when we reconnected at nighttime,” Hewitt attests. “Looking back, I can’t imagine having missed out on that opportunity to be so close with my kids.” Feed healthy habits. Natural dads are educated about both naturopathic and Western medicine to make informed choices regarding prevention and intervention. Douillard applies the ayurvedic principle of seasonal eating in order to bolster the immune systems of his six children and clients. Cooling foods like fruits and vegetables in summer prevent overheating; warming foods like soups, nuts and meats in winter lubricate mucus membranes and facilitate fat and protein storage; light foods like leafy greens in spring detoxify the body. His experience is that when kids with robust immunity catch the occasional malady, its severity and duration are reduced, and natural herbs often provide a gentle first step toward recovery. Douillard treats colds with a spoonful of equal parts turmeric and honey mixed into a paste. “Turmeric is a powerful antiinflammatory and antiviral herb that also helps liquefy mucus in the respiratory tract,” he says. For tummy troubles, he suggests offering kids an herbal tea of cumin, coriander or fennel. Above all, parents must exemplify good health habits. “Eat better, exercise

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When dads are calm and present, they become a calming presence. ~Hal Runkel regularly, change your diet with the local season and your kids will follow along,” says Douillard. Impart green morals. Earth-conscious parents teach their children how to leave a faint ecological footprint by supporting local eco-friendly companies, reducing the presence of toxic chemicals in the home and consuming and wasting less. However, wagging a finger and imploring kids to be eco-friendly is not enough; model helpful behaviors and illustrate the implications of their choices. “Instead of saying, ‘You should recycle,’ show kids online pictures of the giant flotillas of plastics polluting the oceans,” says Hewitt. Maintain an experiential dialogue about respecting, preserving and enjoying nature. Encourage adventure and resourcefulness. “Historically,” says Hewitt, “children learned alongside their parents and community, immersed in their environment, an arrangement that allowed them continual opportunities to prove their own resourcefulness.” All dads, like homeschoolers, will find satisfying fun in sharing problem-solving, hands-on projects with their kids, like building a debris shelter in the woods, planting a garden, or using repurposed materials to engineer something with form and function. Learning doesn’t have to be a hierarchical activity, wherein dads teach children, says Hewitt. “The opportunity to learn and explore together is powerful.” Play. Hewitt encourages dads to look for opportunities to relieve kids of their often overwhelming and scattered schedules. “It’s incredibly important for kids and adults to set aside time for free play and exploration,” he says. “Go outside with them,” says Douillard. “Make up games, goof off, run around, roll around and just be with them. It makes a world of difference in their lives.” Lane Vail is a freelance writer in South Carolina and blogger at Discovering Homemaking.com.

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n terms of discipline, natural fathering is neither tough nor timid, punishing nor permissive. The mindful dad is calm, connected and capable. He’s able to harness introspection and observe himself as he parents, because he focuses more on managing his own behavior than that of his kids. “Fathering is a leadership role, not a management role,” says Hal Runkel, a licensed marriage and family therapist and author of the bestseller ScreamFree Parenting. “If I manage myself with calmness and clarity, I can lead my children to learn to manage themselves.” Runkel says the first step is “committing to cool.” Find an anxiety- or anger-managing technique that feels natural, such as meditation, yoga, deep breathing, visualization, prayer or counting beads on a bracelet, and call on that skill to maintain coolness when challenged by a child, advises Runkel. It’s a misconception that emotions need to be released or they will consume us, he says. “Emotions just are; it’s the thoughts about emotions that drive us crazy.” Learning to name, tame and befriend feelings through introspection and mindful exercises allows space for calm conversations with children to emerge. “We fathers have a special responsibility to lead with calm because we are physically imposing in children’s eyes,” he says. “The approachable dad has teachable kids, and he lets natural and logical consequences do the teaching.”

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MANLY FOODS Boost Testosterone with the Right Choices by Kathleen Barnes

Today’s rates of male infertility and sexual dysfunction suggest that low testosterone is rapidly becoming a national problem.

ohns Hopkins School of Medicine epidemiologists estimate that 18.4 percent of all American men over the age of 20, totaling 18 million, have reported experiencing erectile dysfunction. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 7.5 percent of all sexually experienced men under 45, or more than 4 million, have consulted a fertility doctor, suggesting it’s a serious problem among younger men. “Both erectile dysfunction and infertility reflect elements of lifestyle choices, especially obesity, smoking and exposure to environmental toxins,” says Naturopath James Occhiogrosso, of Fort Myers, Florida, author of Your Prostate, Your Libido, Your Life: A Guide to Causes and Natural Solutions for Prostate Problems and ProstateHealthNaturally.com. He says there are many ways to address low testosterone, a factor in both issues, and a healthy diet is crucial for healthy sexual function in both men and women. Some foods can help, while others can hinder a man’s sexual vitality, advises Craig Cooper, of Newport Beach, California, founder of the CooperativeHealth network of men’s health websites and author of Your New Prime: 30 Days to Better Sex, Eternal Strength, and a Kick Ass Life After 34

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40. He identifies key no-nos that decrease testosterone as eating excess sugar, drinking excessive alcohol and being sedentary. Here are the best foods for increasing testosterone. Shrimp: Like fatty fish, this tiny crustacean is one of nature’s few food sources of vitamin D, which Harvard School of Public Health research confirms is linked to testosterone levels. Four ounces of shrimp contain 162 IU (international units), about 40 percent of recommended daily intake. Oysters, red meat and pumpkin seeds: All of these are rich sources of zinc, which Cooper notes has a direct link to higher testosterone levels. He cautions, however, that too much zinc can cause its absorption to diminish. Men need 11 milligrams (mg) of zinc a day. Oysters are considered a food of love for a reason: One shelled oyster contains 12.8 mg of zinc. Pumpkin seeds are zinc powerhouses with 7 mg in 3.5 ounces. By comparison, 3 ounces of beef liver or dark chicken meat deliver 4.3 mg and 2.4 mg, respectively. Lean, grass-fed beef, tuna and nuts: These are high-quality sources of omega-3 fatty acids. “Without obtaining at least 20 percent of our daily calories from fat (no less than 15 percent) we can’t function at optimum capacity, as hormones are produced through the components of dietary fats, including the sex hormones like testosterone,” advises Virginia Beach, Virginia, Registered Dietitian Jim White, a spokesman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. “A diet high in carbohydrates and too much dietary fat—more than 35 percent—will

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cause a gain in body fat, which can decrease testosterone levels. Balance is the key.” Broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage: Cruciferous vegetables are rich sources of indole-3-carbinol, which helps both balance testosterone and estrogen, and neutralize excess estrogen in men and women, says Occhiogrosso. Yes, men have estrogen, too, just less than women, and too much blocks testosterone production. Red grapes: This whole food is a good source of resveratrol and proanythocyanidin, which block harmful estrogen production, says White. Excess estrogen production spurred by eating foods like soy and flax and the growth hormones contained in big agriculture’s meat and dairy products lowers testosterone production in men. Strawberries: Due to their cortisollowering vitamin C, all berries help reduce stress, including when hormones are released during a heavy workout that can hamper testosterone production. One study published in the International Journal of Sports Medicine confirms that more cortisol equals less testosterone; another in the World Journal of Men’s Health shows that high cortisol lowers sex drive and results in delayed ejaculation. Plus, two Brazilian studies showed animals with the highest vitamin C intake had the highest sperm counts among study subjects. Another good cortisol fighter is the allicin in garlic. Pomegranates: Occhiogrosso likes pomegranates for building testosterone levels. An impressive study from the International Journal of Impotence Research showed that the performance of 47 percent of the impotent male study participants improved after consuming a daily glass of pomegranate juice for four weeks. “Food is always the first choice when I’m treating men with testosterone and fertility issues,” says Occhiogrosso. “It’s often effective without the dangers of testosterone injections.” Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous health books, including Food Is Medicine: 101 Prescriptions from the Garden. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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any people think that bodybuilders define he-man muscles by producing huge amounts of testosterone. Not so, says Naturopath James Occhiogrosso, who specializes in men’s health. “Bodybuilders consume huge amounts of protein to build muscles,” he says. “When a man’s pumping 100 to 150 grams of protein into his body every day, he will actually produce less testosterone.” For healthy testosterone levels, he recommends that a man derive a maximum of 25 percent of his daily calories from protein.

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Tiny vacation cottages offer a simple, cozy setting for taking time off together and spell crazy fun—a huge improvement over sterile motel rooms.

ost of us are oriented to a typical American house averaging 2,300 square feet, making it a childlike hoot to step into the petite footprint of a tiny house one-tenth the size. Vacation rentals of “tinies” are available nationwide in all shapes and styles—including treetop aeries. Tree houses range from rustic to luxurious. Marti MacGibbon and her husband, Chris Fitzhugh, spent a romantic weekend at the Out ‘n’ About Treehouse Resort, in Cave Junction, Oregon. “The Peacock Perch is a favorite,” says MacGibbon. “It also helps me overcome my fear of heights.” In Hawaii, Skye Peterson built a tree house from recycled materials in five native ohia trees outside Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park. The eco-friendly, solarpowered, passive-energy vacation home enchants guests with firelight at night and breakfast in the morning. For those that prefer ground-level vacationing, glamorous camping, or glamping, offers an outdoor experience with the comforts of home. Yellowstone National

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r. David Perlmutter, a boardcertified neurologist and recipient of the Linus Pauling Award for his innovative approaches to addressing neurological disorders, has recently released Brain Maker, the latest in a series of books on brain health. This medical advisor to the Dr. Oz Show demonstrates how brain problems can be prevented by adopting lifestyle changes that nurture the bacteria living in the digestive system.

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search project involving genetic and DNA assessment, researchers are looking at the microbiome array in the gut of individuals suffering from various diseases. They are drawing correlations between emerging patterns in the abnormalities of gut bacteria and specific diseases. For example, autism correlates with an overabundance of the Clostridia species. In diabetes, there are more Firmicutes than Bacteroidetes, which we also see in obesity characteristic of the Western cosmopolitan diet. This is paving the way for interventions designed to restore a normal balance of gut bacteria. An example in my book is Dr. Max Nieuwdorp’s research at the University of Amsterdam, in which he discovered an array of abnormal bacteria that characterize Type 2 diabetes. In the more than 250 individuals diagnosed with diabetes that he treated in a double-blind study, he was able to reverse the disease by inserting a series of fecal material transfers from healthy, lean donors into diabetic patients.

What is the most eye-opening information about the roles played by gut organisms? More than 100 trillion bacteria live in our gut. Plus, there are viruses, yeast species and protozoa. When we factor in their genetic material, it means that an astonishing 99 percent of the DNA in our body is bacterial. It’s humbling to realize they influence all manner of physiology, from our immune system to our metabolism, making vitamins, maintaining the gut lining and controlling inflammation, the key mechanism involved in Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis and any number of brain degenerative disorders. They also exert influence over the expression of our 23,000 genes, in effect regulating the expression of the human genome. The latest startling discovery—which is so new that it’s not in the book—is that bacterial DNA sequences have now been found in the human genome, meaning we are partly bacterial. It reveals the most sophisticated symbiotic and intimate relationship at the deepest level imaginable. It turns the previous way of thinking about who we are upside-down. Our perceptions of the world, moods, hunger or satiety, even our metabolism, are dictated by gut bacteria, which deserve careful stewarding. They don’t deserve, for example, to be bombarded by the capricious use of antibiotics whenever we have the sniffles.

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ive thousand years ago, most yoga teachers and students were men. Today, of the 15 million American practitioners, less than a third are males. However, this figure has increased in the past decade, with teachers in some areas reporting a balanced ratio of men and women in their classes. Yet, even as professional athletes add yoga to their training regimen, Power Yoga founder Bryan Kest, in Santa Monica, California, points out, “To the mainstream man, yoga is not masculine. You see men in ballet performances, but it doesn’t mean men are attracted to ballet.” Eric Walrabenstein, founder of Yoga Pura, in Phoenix, agrees. “To achieve the widest adoption of the practice, we need to shift away from the notion that yoga is a physical exercise primarily for women, to one that embraces yoga’s holistic physical, mental and emotional benefits for anyone regardless of gender.”

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Physically, yoga can complement traditional workout routines by increasing flexibility, strength and balance, and also play a role in pain management and injury prevention. Kest says, “Yoga is the best fitness-related activity I know of, but the tone and shapeliness that results is a byproduct. The focus is on balance and healing.” He encourages students to challenge themselves without being extreme. “The harder you are on anything, the faster you wear it out. If our 40

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objective is to both last as long and feel as good as possible, it makes no sense to push hard. Instead we should be gentle and sensitive in our practice.” Men will do well to learn how to stop what they’re doing and breathe, says Kreg Weiss, co-founder of My Yoga Online (now on Gaiam TV), from Vancouver. He emphasizes the importance of modifying poses as needed during classes and notes that doing so takes vulnerability that doesn’t come naturally to most men. “If you find yourself shaking while holding downward dog, allow yourself to go down to the floor without worrying about what others will think.” Societal pressures of masculinity sometimes dictate who a man thinks he should be. Breaking through such barriers enables a man to be relaxed with himself and unafraid as, “It changes what goes on off the mat, too,” observes Weiss. Bhava Ram (née Brad Willis), founder of the Deep Yoga School of Healing Arts, in San Diego, points out, “Men need yoga because it helps us deal better with stress and emotional issues. When we have more inner balance, we show up better for ourselves, spouses, friends and loved ones.”

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As modern science begins to document yoga’s healing effects, it’s being used in treatment plans for conditions ranging from addiction and trauma to multiple sclerosis and cancer. Ram was a Type A aggressive reporter and network war cor-

respondent and, “Like many men with similar personality types, I struggled with anger and control issues. I had no interest in yoga; it seemed strange and unnecessary to me,” he recalls. After a broken back, that ended his journalism career, failed surgery, advanced cancer and dependance on prescription drugs, he found himself facing death. Inspired by his young son to take control of his health, he embraced yoga as a healing way forward. After two years of dedicated practice, Ram says he turned 80 pounds of physical weight and 1,000 pounds of emotional toxins into gratitude, forgiveness and loving kindness. “I left 90 percent of my back pain behind and the cancer is gone.” Kest explains that yoga’s significant therapeutic value is based on its capacity to reduce stress and its effects, while teaching and strengthening techniques to cope with it. “Ninety percent of the stress we put on our bodies originates

in the stress we put on our minds,” he says. “If you want to be healthy, you have to look at mental fitness, not just the size of your biceps or the strength of your cardiovascular system. It’s calmness and peacefulness of mind that matter.”

Tips for First-Timers

Weiss urges men new to yoga to take time to find the right class. “When men that can’t touch their toes walk into some preconceived notion of a class full of women Om-ing, they feel apprehensive and the experience does them no service.” Regardless of one’s state of fitness, it’s important to start slowly, with a focus on the breath. “If you don’t have a good foundation, you can miss a lot of yoga’s benefits. Seek teachers with a solid yoga background educated in anatomy.” Walrabenstein recommends that first-timers find a class that meets their expectations of targeted benefits. “Remember that yoga is supposed to serve

Yoga Helps Vets Heal by Meredith Montgomery

ccording to the International Journal of Yoga Therapy, an essential aspect of recovering from trauma is learning ways to calm down, or self-regulate. As suicide, divorce, domestic violence, drug abuse, homelessness and violent behavior continue to plague veterans and members of the military, yoga is being regarded as a promising treatment or adjunctive therapy for addressing symptoms associated with trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Numerous studies indicate that veterans that practice yoga (including postures, breath work, guided visualization and affirmation) can better cope with PTSD and other emotional challenges, and realize enhanced physical and mental stability. Former war correspondent Bhava Ram founded Warriors for Healing (W4H). Launched online and through trained teachers this year, “We want to

spread the word that yoga science is proven to be extremely effective for coping with PTSD and life-based trauma,” he says. The intention is to help people unlock their inherent power to heal, and to assist in a journey of self-empowerment as they establish new lives. W4H and its foundation partners provide resources for veterans and their families to implement yoga’s transformational lifestyle practices, including nutrition, philosophy, breath work and postures. Studies from leading institutions including the University of California, Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital have shown that these practices can change the organism that is us down to the level of our genomes. “We’re not stuck where we are,” says Ram. “My own history illustrates this, and I’ve seen many others heal from remarkable challenges.” Bootstrap, an online yoga system

you in enabling your best life possible. If for you that means a vigorous workout, go for it. Even the most physically-oriented yoga styles can carry profound mental and spiritual benefits—and can lead to a deeper, more rewarding practice over time.” Arrive early to class to get settled and talk with the teacher about physical status, potential limitations or other concerns. Yoga is practiced barefoot and clothing should be loose and comfortable, allowing the body to sweat and move. Walrabenstein reminds men to have fun. “Yoga, like anything, can be awkward at first. Make space for your learning curve and remember, no one in class is judging you.” Meredith Montgomery, a registered yoga teacher, publishes Natural Awakenings of Mobile/Baldwin, AL (HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com).

specific to the challenges of military dutyrelated stress, has distributed 70,000 yoga sessions to troops and veterans and their families since 2013. Designed to fill the many gaps left by traditional treatment strategies, it’s tailored to empower users to manage stressors and stressful episodes in a productive and ongoing way. Founder Eric Walrabenstein, a former U.S. Army infantry officer, notes that the program is curriculum-driven. Beyond breath and body postures, its 10-week structure makes it accessible to those that wouldn’t necessarily step into a studio. “The multimedia program has been clinically proven to derail chronic stress caused by military service in less than one hour per day,” he says. Bootstrap is presented as a stressmanagement program that just happens to use yoga techniques. “We did this because many men tend to self-select themselves out of the practice,” he says. “We wanted to avoid that as well as the idea that yoga is primarily about postures, when that’s only a small fraction of what the practice is.” Visit WarriorsForHealing.org and BootstrapUSA.com. natural awakenings

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he essential promise of consumerism is that everything fulfilling or needed in life can be purchased—from happiness to healing, from love to laughter and from raising a child to caring for someone at the end of life. What was once the task of relatives and neighbors has been outsourced, costing the family its capacity to manage traditionally provided necessities. The community, which once provided an extended support system, is no longer viable, replaced by paid professionals and technology. Until the 20th century, the basic philosophy of rearing children was that they become effective grownups by connecting with productive adults and learning the community’s skills, traditions and customs from them. Youth had jobs to do: caring for the elderly and young, doing household chores and helping with food. When they became adults, they were thus equipped to care both for the next generation and for those that had cared for them. Today, the most effective communities are those in which neighborhoods and residents have reclaimed their traditional roles. The research on this point is decisive. Where there are “thick” community connections, there is positive child development. Health improves, the environment is sustained and people are safer and have a stronger local economy. We too, can decide to shift our attention toward rebuilding the functions of our family and neighborhood. We have the gifts, structures and capacities to substitute for our habit of consumption. Here’s an example of how it works. Neighbors Naomi Alessio and Jackie Barton were talking about family challenges when Alessio noted her son Theron’s encouraging turnaround after he met Mr. Thompson, who had a metalworking shop in his garage. The old man invited him in and something clicked. Theron began to stop by every day, proudly bringing home metal pieces he’d learned to make. Alessio could see Theron change and finally stopped worrying about what he was doing after school. Barton admitted that her son Alvin was in trouble, and asked Alessio if there might be someone in the neighborhood whose skills

would interest him. They decided to ask all the men in the neighborhood about their interests and skills. In three weeks, they found men that knew about juggling, barbecuing, bookkeeping, fishing, hunting, haircutting, bowling, investigating crimes, writing poems, fixing cars, weightlifting, choral singing, teaching dogs tricks, mathematics, praying and how to play trumpet, drums and the saxophone. They discovered enough talent for all the kids in the neighborhood to tap into. Three of the men they met—Charles Wilt, Mark Sutter and Sonny Reed—joined Alessio, Barton and Thompson in finding out what the kids on the block were interested in learning. Also, why not ask the kids what they knew? They found 22 things the young people knew that might be of interest to some adults on the block. The six neighbors named themselves the Matchmakers and began to connect neighbors that shared the same interests, from gardening to job opportunities. They created a multiuse neighborhood website. Many neighbors formed a band, plus a choir led by Sarah Ensley, an elder who’d been singing all her life. Charles Dawes, a police officer, formed an intergenerational team to make the block a safe haven for everyone. Then Lenore Manse decided to write family histories with photos and persuaded neighborhood historian Jim Caldwell and her best friend, Lannie Eaton, to help. Wilt suggested that the Matchmakers welcome newcomers by giving them a copy of the block history, and then updating it with information about each new family. Three years later at the annual block party, Barton summed up the neighborhood’s accomplishment: “All the lines are broken; we’re all connected. We’re a real community now.” These local connections can give the modern family what the extended family once provided: a functioning community with a strong culture of kin, friends and neighbors. A regenerated community emerges, yielding essential qualities of a satisfying life: kindness, generosity, cooperation, forgiveness and the ability to nurture families that have reclaimed their function.

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ats live longer these days, due to improved food, regular veterinary care and indoor living, but there’s another aspect of health to consider. To thrive, cats need mental and physical stimulation, which outdoor adventures naturally deliver. “Leash walking’s a great way for cats to get fresh air, exercise and explore,” says Utica, New York, Veterinarian Debra M. Eldredge, author of Cat Owner’s Home Veterinary Handbook. Kitty’s senses are activated in such expanded horizons. For trips outside the yard, Eldredge advises, “Choose your places and times; you don’t want to mingle with joggers and skateboarders.” Cats have definite preferences. “Jagger walks around the block with my husband, Rob,” says Anna Easteden, an actress in Los Angeles. Jagger has no problems with dogs he meets, but not all cats are so tolerant. “Star walks only in the yard, companioned by Fuzzy and Boots.” All four are microchipped in case of an escape. Carrie Aulenbacher, of Erie, Pennsylvania, author of The Early Bird Café, first got her cat Daisy used to a harness indoors before venturing outside. “Now he runs to the door and meows to go out,” she says. Daisy’s been hiking for 10 years. View some of his adventures at Tinyurl.com/DaisyTheHikingCat. Boston insurance underwriting assistant, cat blogger and artist Koshka Koh routinely walks her Abyssinian therapy cat, Jake. “We can’t hurry. People ask questions and want to pet him. They say, ‘I wish my cat could do that.’”

Good to Know Tips The Best Friends Animal Society, in Kanab, Utah, averages 625 cats in residence and Society Manager Michelle Warfle supports an enriched environment. “We teach as many cats as possible to leash walk,” she says. Her tips include: Don’t progress too quickly, keep walks fun and use a harness, not the collar. Warfle’s own cat, Earl, hikes about two miles before tiring. A backpack-like pet carrier lets a feline take a break.

Adapt the walk’s length or location to a pet’s age and physical limitations, such as arthritis. “Jabez always loved to walk on Ventura’s wet sandy beaches,” says Californian Kac Young, a naturopath with a Ph.D. in natural health. “His second choice was a trip to Home Depot to ride in the cart.” Now 18, Jabez doesn’t travel as often. Routinely check kitty’s neck, tail, stomach and inner thighs to pick off fleas and ticks after an outing before they become a bigger problem. (For an infestation of fleas, comb the cat with natural dishwashing detergent and water to drown them and rinse kitty afterward.) Pet-grade diatomaceous earth is safe to rub into her fur and bedding. Consider yard plants like mint, lemongrass, sage and lavender to repel bugs. Multiple studies suggest catnip, which kitty can roll in, may be an even more effective mosquito repellant than the toxic DEET (mosquitoes spread heartworm). Cat companions agree that when kitty explores a blade of grass or pounces on a blowing leaf, it presents a delightful opportunity to be in the moment. A change of pace benefits those on both ends of the leash.

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Cat Walk Savvy by Darlene Arden n Cats need to get used to an idea before embracing it. Proceed slowly. n A collar is for ID tags, not walking—a cat can wiggle out of a collar. A harness, properly fitted at the pet supply store, is best. Designate a comfortable, padded, wider harness solely for walking, not to restrain the cat in the car (a crate is safer). n Let a cat see and smell the harness before putting it on. Small treats help. Don’t let the cat bat it like a toy. Put the harness on for short spans each day until he’s used to it—cats tend to fall over, “paralyzed”, when it’s first introduced. n After the harness has been worn comfortably, add the leash and let him drag it around in an enclosed outdoor space. Never use a flexi-lead/retractable leash. A six-foot bungee (stretchy) or woven leash allows space to explore without getting tangled in a bush or beyond reach. n Leash walk around the house without pulling, yanking or dragging—just do some pet-paced walking. n Don’t force the next step, because the outdoors can be a big, scary place; most cats need to observe first before exploring. n Use lots of praise and treats. Darlene Arden is a certified animal behavior consultant from Boston and author of The Complete Cat’s Meow and Beautiful Cats.

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Making Scents with AROMATHERAPY By William H. Stager, DO, MS, MPH, FAAFP, FAAMA, FAAO, FACOFP

he extracts of flowers, fruits, herbs, grasses, leaves, roots and branches and concentrating them into “essential oils” goes back in time thousands of years in thousands of cultures, climes and places. Their uses range from medicinal to cosmetic to cleansing and then some. Essential oils are basically used for external use or inhalation. Practically every religion has some mention of “anointing oil” in its traditions and scriptures. For instance, the holy oil for anointing that God instructed Moses to use had myrrh and cinnamon in it. Cinnamon is antibacterial/viral/fungal, and myrrh promotes cellular growth and healing. Essential oils are used for their many properties, not just their aromas or fragrances. Properties include antibacterial/ viral/fungal, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, antidepressant, analgesic, sedative, stimulating, digestive, and diuretic, to name a few. Think of the last time you had a sore throat: did the lozenge you took have something natural and soothing in it, like eucalyptus, lemon or chamomile? Next time you get a cold or sore throat, try an easy inhalation remedy. Heat up a pot of water until it gets steamy, then add a few drops of chamomile, eucalyptus, lavender and thyme in it and inhale this gently for a few minutes. It’s so comforting and warming that it will have you smiling in no time and saying, “Relief is sweet!” There are about three hundred essential oils used by professionals and the public, and every home should have a few on hand always. For instance, I always have lavender oil at home and in the office to rub on bumps and bruises. Oils are extracted from the various plants and plant parts by a number of ways, such as expression (squeezing), solvent extraction and steam distillation. Some plant sources 46

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have to know some facts before you just start rubbing or inhaling anything on you or in you. For instance, clove oil, though it smells great and it’s antiseptic, should never be rubbed undiluted on the skin, or it will burn and irritate (yes, I learned this the hard way).

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are easy to extract the oils from and some are harder, or take more of the plant. I’m told that 60,000 rose blossoms are needed to produce one ounce of rose oil. I have a tiny bottle of organic white rose oil in my office which is $100 for 1 cc! At 20 drops per cc, that’s expensive, but it makes an incredible, uplifting, antidepressant, and it smells like heaven. Just a sniff from the bottle can last you all day long. This leads me to say a word about quality. As you might guess, pure essential oils are different from reconstitutes, isolates, aromas or nature identicals. The pure essential oils contain all their hundreds of natural ingredients and “energy”, while isolates do not. A chemical copy of a pure oil does not have the same therapeutic effect as the pure original. Many of the cheaper brands are thus diluted or made with chemical copies of an oil and their therapeutic value may be quite diminished though they may smell similarly to the untrained nose. I probably should not endorse any one brand or another here, but your best bet is to go to a professional who knows their oils and ask them which brands they use. Like most things, the finer quality oils are more expensive, but, hey, they’re worth it. So how do you use essential oils, how do you “do” aromatherapy? There are lots of variations on a theme, and you do

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to about 5 drops of essential oil to each teaspoon of base oil for massage purposes. The base oils are from vegetables, nuts or seeds, and when pure are therapeutic in themselves. Some common base oils are: almond, apricot kernel, avocado pear, evening primrose, grapeseed, jojoba, olive, peanut, safflower, sesame, soya, sunflower and wheat germ. Every one of these contains vitamins and minerals and are all good for the skin itself. Your health food store will have these alone or in combinations.

INHALING: as I said before, a pot or

decorative bowl of hot water with about 5 drops of oil (more or less, depending on the oil and your purpose in using it) can be inhaled as a steam or diffused out into the room. There are also all kinds of diffusers, using candles, light bulbs, wood fires, humidifiers and radiators to send out those wonderful, healing fragrances all around you. You can even get a little spray bottle, and add a few drops to approximately a cup of warm water and spray around the house or office (I use candle-heated diffusers and spray in my office). Bath, shower, hot tub, sauna, sitz bath, hand or foot soaks are all different ways to enjoy the benefits of essential oils. Dose the oils according to the bath and your purpose, such as 5-10 drops in a bathtub or 2-5 drops in a foot soak. Sound great already? Last but not least, essential oils can be inhaled directly by

“And by the river upon the bank thereof, on this side and on that side, shall grow all trees for food… and the fruit thereof shall be for food, and the leaf thereof for medicine.” Ezekiel 47:12 putting them on the skin or handkerchief as a perfume. A good aromatherapy book would be indispensable for knowing which ones to use, when and how much, as there are so many uses and a few precautions as already mentioned. Of course, there are a myriad of uses for all the oils out there, and we have not even begun to include their uses in cooking, gardening, beauty products and even pets. Some common uses of essential oils and aromatherapy are included here. For toenail fungus, use a few drops of tea tree oil per teaspoon of vegetable oil and massage it well into the toes and feet daily for several weeks at least. For bruises, I rub lavender oil right on the bruise, and the pain and the discoloration change immediately. For the common cold, heat some water with a few drops of tea tree, eucalyptus, lemon and thyme and inhale. For hay fever, mix a few drops of chamomile, lemon and lavender in hot water and inhale. To energize and clear your office, use your diffuser or spray with any one of these: lemon, lavender, geranium, rosemary, grapefruit, cypress, tangerine, or key lime. The list goes on and on, and I urge the reader to seek good therapists as well as enjoy the many books out there on aromatherapy. William H. Stager, DO, MS, MPH, FA MA, FAAO, FACOFPAOBNMM Board Certified:Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine/ Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine. AOBFP Board Certified: Family Medicine. Medical Acupuncture. Clinical Professor, Department of Family Medicine, NSUCOM. Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Family Medicine, LECOM Medical Director, Flagler Institute for Rehabilitation, Inc. 311 Golf Road, Suite 1100, West Palm Beach, FL 33407-5501 Tel. 561-832-1894, Fax 561-832-1590.

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BREAKING THE DROUGHT VISIONS OF GRACE by Stephen Levine

tephen Levine is one of my favorite authors. He is an American poet, author and teacher and he, along with his wife, Ondrea, are well known for their compassionate work around death, dying and general psychology. In the past I reviewed another of his books, A Year to Live, where he challenges us to live an entire year as if it was our last. This particular offering is a work of poetry and in it he weaves a few different themes together, one of which is his love for the Divine Beloved. It is a wonderful book I am sure you will enjoy. Here are a few excerpts: The light has been left on for us I watch my thoughts, my actions, and Find it hard to believe that’s me! I hear my words and wonder who is speaking and who does he think he is! I am the imaginary hero of my hopes lost between verbs that require I know who I am, but I am just a passing thought – Yet somehow, somehow – as close to a miracle as we get – the nature of the heart – the Beloved has left the light on for us all night …

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Many have gone mad Many have gone mad looking for a solid center, But there is none. We think of centering as only a continual narrowing of focus until we touch the pearl But in practice it is often a continual expansion of focus until we become the ocean. Our center is vast space, boundless awareness indistinguishable from unconditional love. Of course I play the fool when I dare allow consciousness to describe itself! Isn’t that the birth of the ego, the “I am this’ that closed behind us when we entered the body? Not Knowing I may not know my original face but I know how to smile. I may not know the recipe for the diameter of a circle but I know how to cut a slice for a friend. I may not be Mary or the Buddha but I can be kind. I may not be a diamond cutter but I still long for rays of light that reach the heart. I may not be standing on the hill of skulls but I know love when I see it. For the month of June I will be offering this book at Changing Times Books and Gifts at a 20% discount. It is my hope that you will come in and take a look at it for yourself.

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MONDAY, JUNE 1 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 and emotions working together through yoga. 7-8:45PM Cost $115 or $99 by 5/31 or drop-in fee $20 per class To Register or For More Information Call: 561-630-2280. The Jamar Enlightenment Center. www.JamarCenter.com 4595 Northlake Blvd., Villa Palma Plaza, Suite 107, 150 yards west of Military Trail, PBG, 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 - 6:45 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 Social: 7:00 p.m. Nature Program: 7:30 p.m. Contact: Margaret Brabham, 561-588-3077. Public/Leisure. The Florida Trail Association, Inc. Trail Leaders offer these events for the public. For information surf loxfltrail.org. New adventurers are welcomed. Native American Journey with the Drum with Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed blood Cherokee, 6:30pm to 8:30pm; $25. A single floor drum in the background sets a slow and easy pace to begin your guided meditation journey; a few words are spoken, loosely guiding you out of the material world, closer to the veil, where you will take off on your own, with the help of the drum. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. To RSVP call 561-333-3372; email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com More details at www. rauberts.com Private Reading with Rev. Justin Terry, one of the youngest and considered by many, the most outstanding young clairvoyant mediums in the US today. His readings are very informative. He works with your guides, teachers and loved ones who have crossed over. 30 Minutes for $100. Readings are scheduled from 1PM-4PM. To schedule, email Amanda@unitedmetaphysical.org call 561-686-0217 WED/THU/ FRI 10am-2pm United Metaphysical Church, 528 S. Haverhill Road, WPB.

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TUESDAY, JUNE 2 Soul Healing Weekly Practice With Marsha Valutis Come learn and practice various Soul Healing techniques that can heal and transform any area of your life (health, relationships, etc.). These practices are designed to bring us into the soul frequency and vibration, and the Divine frequency and vibration, where great healing and transformation are possible. Soul Healing is simple, yet deep and profound. It may take time to more fully connect, integrate and comprehend the power of soul, and in fact, this is a never ending process. Join us in offering unconditional universal service; transform your soul, heart, mind and body. Leave feeling significantly better than when you arrived! Marsha is a certified Soul Healer and coach with a PhD in Psychology. She is offering private sessions by appointment at Changing Times. Please contact her at 321-749-1084 for more information or scheduling. Changing Times Books & Gifts, 771 Village Blvd., # 202, West Palm Beach. www.changingtimesgifts. com. Please call 640-0496 to sign up for this class. 7:30 – 9:30 PM. Suggested Love offering: $10 - $15. Everyone is welcome. FULL MOON DRUMMING CIRCLE & SHAMANIC JOURNEY with Margaret Ann "Seven Feathers" Lembo. On this auspicious day of brilliant light energy, establish your intentions for the next 28.5 days of your life! Margaret “Seven Feathers” will call in the 7 directions using Smudge in Spray, a liquid alternative to smoking smudge. The first round of drumming will be dedicated to clearing away the old. The second round of drumming will call forth and invoke the new as you focus on and imagine your life as you want it to be. During the third round, Margaret will drum you through a shamanic journey into yourself with your power animal to help you find the answers and guidance to step forth empowered and confident. Bring your drum or rattles if you have them (although you don’t need a drum to attend). You also will have an opportunity to drum on the big Pow Wow drum during this experiential workshop. 6:30 - 8:30 PM (Note: This event often runs long. Be prepared to stay for the full ceremony as this is a sacred circle

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event), $18.00 prepaid, $25.00 at the door (children under 16 free); maximum 25 people, at The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www.thecrystalgarden.com. Call 561-369-2836 to attend. Zyto Scan today! w/ Jeremy Moser Are you seeking natural solutions for your health concerns? This quick and painless scan, using just one of your hands, evaluates your bodies energetic field and provides recommendations in an easy-to-read report. Invest in your on-going health & wellbeing! 1-5PM Cost $13 for 30 mins. To Register or For More Information Call: 561-630-2280. The Jamar Enlightenment Center. www.JamarCenter.com 4595 Northlake Blvd., Villa Palma Plaza, Suite 107, 150 yards west of Military Trail, PBG, FL 5 Simple Steps to Living an Awakened Life led by Rev. Pearl Rauberts: 6:30pm to 8:30pm, $25. Many of us understand the importance of awakening spiritually and making progress on our 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. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. Please RSVP: call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail. com; details at www.rauberts.com Singing Crystal Bowl Meditations - Tuesdays 6:30-7:30pm - Please join us for a frequency shift, an energetic alignment with guided meditation. Relax, renew and enjoy. Enjoy the vibrations of the singing crystal bowls in this sacred space. Bring a mat if you’d like to lie on the floor or chairs are provided. Cost is $10.00 per person. You can follow us on Facebook for additional events at Facebook.com/crystalbowlvibrationalhealing or Meetups.com Loxahatchee Vibrational Healing. Unity in The Pines, 6073 Summit Blvd West Palm Beach FL 33415 Psychic Development - 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 Church, 528 S. Haverhill Rd. WPB. 561-686-0217. www.unitedmetaphysical.org.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3 Free healing session with Cristovao Brilho –– 7:00pm - RAMADA West Palm Beach 1901 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd - 33409 - call 786-295-8665 must arrive by 7:00pm 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. Delay Beach. Contact: 561-843-2296 “Awaken The Healer” Series w/ Jamar (4 wks) This class will school you in practices that awaken your sensitivity to working with energy; yours and others. Learn what Prana is and how it flows. Learn how to cultivate a lifestyle and a come from that supports a

deeper listening. Lots of time for a personal exploration of the “Self as Healer”. Pranic energy work is the practice of sending or channeling life-current directly to Self or another. 7-9 PM Cost $135 or $125 by 6/2 To Register or For More Information Call: 561-6302280. The Jamar Enlightenment Center. www.JamarCenter.com 4595 Northlake Blvd., Villa Palma Plaza, Suite 107, 150 yards west of Military Trail, PBG, FL

and hope. Experience the benefits and application of a full, deep, connected breath. Eliminate restrictive breathing patterns. 6:30-8:30PM Cost $40 or $35 by 6/3 To Register or For More Information Call: 561-630-2280. The Jamar Enlightenment Center. www.JamarCenter.com 4595 Northlake Blvd., Villa Palma Plaza, Suite 107, 150 yards west of Military Trail, PBG, FL

Native American Prayer Circle, Burning Pine Cone and Pipe Ceremony with Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed blood Cherokee; starts at 6:30pm, donations honored. Prayer is more powerful when people pray together in Ceremony. We will do a burning pine cone Ceremony, where what we want to release is set afire and we'll also set our intentions as to what we want to draw into our lives; we will then share the Pipe. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. Please RSVP: call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@ hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com

Energy Healing Circle led by Rev. Pearl Rauberts; starts at 6:30pm, donations accepted. Experience Rauberts' Energy Healing Technique (REHT) a new method of working with the healing energy. Arrive promptly as we start with a short group meditation; each person then receives an individual session of energy healing. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. Please RSVP ahead of time (limited number of places): call 561-333-3372, email pearlrauberts@ hotmail.com, details at www.rauberts.com

Compassion / Forgiveness Meditation and Discussion With David A. Cronin. Join us for an evening of deep meditation designed to open one’s own heart, cultivate deep compassion and create a sense of connectedness to others. This practice cultivates the mind as well as removes the veils from the heart that create the illusion of separation. It opens our conscious awareness beyond our egoic mind’s story. Our story is what our egoic mind has told us about the events of our life. Who we are, in essence, is not our story. This will be an on-going class on Wednesday evenings with discussion of experiences and suggestions for cultivating the practice in daily life. 7:30 – 9:30 PM Changing Times Books & Gifts, 771 Village Blvd., # 202, West Palm Beach. www.changingtimesgifts. com. Please call 640-0496 to sign up for this class. Love offering. All donations are donated to charities around the world. Free Spiritual Book Discussion at 7:00 pm. “Wisdom of the Heart Book 3” by Harold Klemp, Chapters 5 & 6 delves into a wide range of topics exploring our challenges and opportunities as Soul on a spiritual journey. The book is comprised of collected essays previously published and now compiled into one volume that provides a cumulative effect of wisdom that is both useful for day to day living and that also inspires us on higher planes of consciousness. The group meets the 1st Wednesday evening of each month at the Palm Beach County Eckankar Center, 1695 Florida Mango Road, #4, WPB, Florida 33406. Call 561-434-2003 for more information and to place an order for the book. Channeling Practicum with Roger Harden, healer and metaphysician. Join in the energies as Roger channels Spirit Guides. 7PM Love Offering United Metaphysical Church, 528 S. Haverhill Road, WPB 561-686-0217. www.unitedmetaphysical.org.

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Gentle Yoga with Judi Love. Expect to feel refreshed, calm, centered, and ready to fully engage in your life in and after this class, which takes a gentle approach to practicing yoga. We become so conditioned to “Go-Go-Go, Do More, Work Harder!” While this is a wonderful class for beginners to learn and practice the basics, it is also a great forum for seasoned practitioners to luxuriate in stretches and turn focus inward. We emphasize breathing, posture, and exploring the internal nature of the yoga poses—how they feel, rather than how they look. Judi Love (Mukti) is a Kripalu Yoga Instructor, who has received dual instructor certifications in Kripalu and Prem Yoga. While studying and having an active yoga and meditation practice for more than 30 years, she now enjoys sharing her wide diversity of yoga and spiritual studies. She is a devotee, dedicated to the path of Sanatana Dharma, “Divine Law”. Judi’s work with the Yamas and Niyamas (right actions and observances), Asanas (postures), Pranayama (breath work), Mantra, Chanting, Meditation and Scripture study helps her stay connected to the Changing Times Books & Gifts, 771 Village Blvd., # 202, West Palm Beach. www.changingtimesgifts.com. Please call 640-0496 to sign up for this class. 7:30 – 9:00 $15 per class or $40 prepaid for 4 classes

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laxation and stress relief that promotes well-being using the body’s natural healing abilities. 7PM. Love Offering. United Metaphysical Church, 528 S. Haverhill Road, WPB. 561-686-0217. www.unitedmetaphysical.org. Private Psychic Readings w/Countess Nadia Starella Schedule a one-on-one, in-person, private session with gifted Psychic Countess Nadia Starella. She is a visionary, clairvoyant, international celebrity, and TV/ radio star, who shares profound messages wrapped up in mirth. She is an enlightenment facilitator, romance counselor and charismatic speaker! 2-6PM Cost 15 min/$30, 30 min/$50, 45 min/$75, 60 min/$100through yoga. 7-8:45PM Cost $115 or $99 by 4/1 or drop-in fee $20 per class To Register or For More Information Call: 561-630-2280. The Jamar Enlightenment Center. www.JamarCenter.com 4595 Northlake Blvd., Villa Palma Plaza, Suite 107, 150 yards west of Military Trail, PBG, FL

SATURDAY, JUNE 6 The Root Cause of All Disease – a community outreach workshop presented by Dr. David M. Bernstein, D.C., C.C.N. Dr. Bernstein is a gifted speaker and teacher. He is the inventor of the United States patented Digital Response Technique, a method of detecting and correcting the root causes of health issues. He will guide you through the seemingly complex web of diseases and break it down to its basic components. He will present the material in a manner that is easy to assimilate so you can avoid as well as eliminate the snares that cause disease. The workshop will be held at Greenland’s at 2000 N. Federal Highway, Delray Beach from 3:00 - 4:30 PM. For more information call the Advanced Wellness Center 954-565-4440. Introduction to Beading 1-3 pm. Step-by-step instruction to create a beaded necklace to wear home. Class will include a thorough overview of basic beading techniques as well as introduction to basic beading tools, findings and bead types. $35. All classes are prepaid. Call 799-0177 to register. New Earth Gifts & Beads at Legacy Place,11320 Legacy Ave., PBG

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John Prince Park Walk – National Trails Day. You never know what you’ll find on this walk—maybe a baby gator if you’re lucky. 7:30 a.m. Contact: Paul Cummings, 561-963-9906. Public/Leisure. The Florida Trail Association, Inc. Trail Leaders offer these events for the public. For detail information surf loxfltrail.org. New adventurers are welcomed. Angel Crystal and Gem Stone Collection w/Arliss Beabout For the novice or the expert come in and have some fun learning about crystals and their angel connections to enhance your life. We will see, feel, touch and learn cleansing, care and enhancement techniques for you and your crystals. A free gift for attendees and 15% off any crystal or gem purchase. 3:30-5PM Cost $30 or $25 by 6/5 To Register or For More Information Call: 561-630-2280. The Jamar Enlightenment Center. www.JamarCenter.com 4595 Northlake Blvd., Villa Palma Plaza, Suite 107, 150 yards west of Military Trail, PBG, FL

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SUNDAY, JUNE 7 Sunday Sunrise Meditation on Juno Beach - Join us every Sunday on Juno Beach for meditation at sunrise. Perfect for anyone interested in learning meditation or wishing to enhance their current practice. All ages and abilities welcomed. We meet every Sunday at 6:15am on Boardwalk 29 (~1/2 mile north of the Juno Beach Pier), Juno Beach, 33408. Bring beach towel and comfortable clothing. Free. Info: 307-2600; helpingtraveler@ gmail.com Barefoot Sandals 1-3 pm NEW CLASS. Just in time for summer! Learn to create a beautiful pair of “barefoot sandals” to wear on the beach. $35. All classes are prepaid. Call 799-0177 to register. New Earth Gifts & Beads at Legacy Place, 11320 Legacy Ave., PBG. Hike in Jonathan Dickinson State Park. Gather at the front gate at 8:00 a.m. for this challenging hike through numerous natural Eco-systems. Bring plenty of water. Contact: Mary Miller, 561-391-7942. Public/Moderate. The Florida Trail Association, Inc. Trail Leaders offer these events for the public. For detail information surf loxfltrail.org. New adventurers are welcomed. Native American Medicine Shields with Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed blood Cherokee; 10:00am to 4:00pm; $90 includes a 62 page manual and all materials for your personal Medicine Shield. Create a physical Medicine Shield and establish a relationship with an Animal Medicine Helper to help you understand your life patterns, especially those that work against you, so you can convert procrastination into motivation, uncertainty into action, fear into confidence. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. To RSVP call 561-333-3372, email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com, more details at www.rauberts.com Empower Yourself! WITH THE HEALING ENERGY OF REIKI! REIKI 1 Degree June 7 Honoring the traditional Usui Method of Natural Healing. Reiki 2nd Degree (Reiki 1 pre requisite) June 27, Amplify your Energy & Enhance your Life skills. Call for location info & reserve your space, class size limited. Taught by Deena Gail Elmore, LMT, BA Ed., Reiki Master Teacher since 1999. Now offering 7 hours of CEUs Reiki First Degree for Massage Therapists. Classes in Boca/Delray area (Ask about Student Discounts) 561-271-2651 www.deenaelmore.com visit website for more details Energy Guide "Omar" Speaks With Channeling/ Medium Elizabeth Margolis. Come meet Omar through Channeling/ Medium and author Elizabeth Margolis. Omar is a Highly Intelligent Energy Source that will rekindle your love for yourself as well as your desire to be and grow all that you are wanting to become during your life experience. Enjoy a fun night out while gaining Universal Love and Healing through this most enchanting Energy Source. All questions are welcome. This class will be driven by the attendees of the group. Omar will answer your questions in a forthright manner and will connect with you on a very personal level. The intention of this group is for the sole purpose of bring-

ing love, light and well being into your heart. I look forward to meeting you and sharing Omar's wisdom in a loving environment. Elizabeth is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She has had channeling/medium abilities since early childhood. She provides individual/ group sessions as well as workshops. Changing Times Books & Gifts, 771 Village Blvd., # 202, West Palm Beach. www.changingtimesgifts.com. Please call 6400496 to sign up for this class. For an appointment please contact her at 954-683-3687 or email at emargolis2@ aol.com (In subject of email, please write "Class"). 5:30 – 7:30 pm $25 WEBINAR: SHAMANIC TRADITIONS: SHAMANIC JOURNEYING with Margaret Ann Lembo. Journeying is a powerful experiential meditative state that takes you into a deep state of inner awareness and knowing. It offers deep relaxation and trance-like visionary experiences. The experiences gained through the journey offer you access to the spirit world to meet with power animals, spirit teachers, and loved ones on the Other Side. During this workshop you will learn about it and experience it. Have a notebook and pen available and uninterrupted time to gain the best experience. 3:00 – 4:00 PM ET, 2:00 – 3:00 PM CT, 1:00 – 2:00 PM PT online at www.AcademyoftheSpiritualArts.com Registered members receive links and access. Join for $20 a month. Includes approximately 30 other recorded webinars to watch at your convenience. 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 11:00 AM -UMC 528 S. Haverhill Road, WPB. 561686-0217. www.unitedmetaphysical.org Private Reading with Rev. Justin Terry, one of the youngest and considered by many, the most outstanding young clairvoyant mediums in the US today. His readings are very informative. He works with your guides, teachers and loved ones who have crossed over. 30 Minutes for $100. Readings are scheduled from 1P-4P. Email Amanda@unitedmetaphysical.org call 561-686-0217 WED/THU/FRI 10am-2pm United Metaphysical Church, 528 S. Haverhill Road, WPB.

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Native American Drumming Circle Ceremony with Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed blood Cherokee; 6:30pm to 8:30pm, donations honored. Traditional Native American drumming with hand drums and rattles: no drumming experience required; drums & rattles available to borrow. Grandfather Rick starts by smudging, and singing the Protection Song; he then calls the Four Directions, which puts us in Ceremony, thereby allowing him to sing the sacred songs in their original Lakota language (no songs are sung in English). 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. Please RSVP: call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail. com; details at www.rauberts.com

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ONLINE GUIDED MEDITATION ON BLOGTALKRADIO with Margaret Ann Lembo. Join Margaret Ann Lembo, author of Chakra Awakening, to experience a peaceful guided meditation to release stress and find inner peace. A unique focus will be used for each meditation. Every other Monday at 6PM ET. Take 30 minutes and breathe with Margaret Ann! Profound healing currents, angelic alignment, and Divine Connection are available through this guided imagery meditation. 6:00 – 6:30 PM, free, www.blogtalkradio.com/margaretannlembo. Private Reading with Rev. Justin Terry, one of the youngest and considered by many, the most outstanding young clairvoyant mediums in the US today. His readings are very informative. He works with your guides, teachers and loved ones who have crossed over. 30 Minutes for $100. Readings are scheduled from 1PM4PM. Email: Amanda@unitedmetaphysical.org call 561-686-0217 WED/THU/FRI 10am-2pm United Metaphysical Church, 528 S. Haverhill Road, WPB. Spiritual Development with Rev. Justin Terry, Pastor, United Metaphysical Church of the Palm Beaches, gifted psychic medium. This class will discuss Metaphysical topics on many levels, focusing mainly on Mediumship and Psychic Development. Beginner and advanced students are welcome. There will be time at the end of class for meditation and sharing of insights. Suggested donation $10. 7PM United Metaphysical

Zyto Scan today! w/ Jeremy Moser Are you seeking natural solutions for your health concerns? This quick and painless scan, using just one of your hands, evaluates your bodies energetic field and provides recommendations in an easy-to-read report. Invest in your on-going health & wellbeing! 1-5PM Cost $13 for 30 mins. To Register or For More Information Call: 561-630-2280. The Jamar Enlightenment Center. www.JamarCenter.com 4595 Northlake Blvd., Villa Palma Plaza, Suite 107, 150 yards west of Military Trail, PBG, FL Soul Healing Weekly Practice With Marsha Valutis. Come learn and practice various Soul Healing techniques that can heal and transform any area of your life (health, relationships, etc.). These practices are designed to bring us into the soul frequency and vibration, and the Divine frequency and vibration, where great healing and transformation are possible. Soul Healing is simple, yet deep and profound. It may take time to more fully connect, integrate and comprehend the power of soul, and in fact, this is a never ending process. However, as we continue to learn and practice the power of soul, a cumulative effect happens and we begin to experience magical shifts and instant transformations. We then begin to understand Soul Healing. Join us in offering unconditional universal service; transform your soul, heart, mind and body. Leave feeling significantly better than when you arrived! Please contact her at 321-749-1084 for more information or scheduling. Changing Times Books & Gifts, 771 Village Blvd., # 202, West Palm Beach. www. changingtimesgifts.com. Please call 640-0496 to sign up for this class. 7:30 – 9:30 PM. Suggested Love offering: $10 - $15. Everyone is welcome. Singing Crystal Bowl Meditations - Tuesdays 6:30-7:30pm - Please join us for a frequency shift, an energetic alignment with guided meditation. Relax, renew and enjoy. Enjoy the vibrations of the singing crystal bowls in this sacred space. Bring a mat if you’d like to lie on the floor or chairs are

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provided. Cost is $10.00 per person. You can follow us on Facebook for additional events at Facebook. com/crystalbowlvibrationalhealing or Meetups.com Loxahatchee Vibrational Healing. Unity in The Pines, 6073 Summit Blvd West Palm Beach FL 33415 All Message Service – with Rev. Vicki White, Certified Medium – Billet service with personal questions answered from spirit and messages from loved ones who have passed will be brought to you. Public is welcome. $10 donation. 7PM United Metaphysical, 528 S. Haverhill Rd. WPB. 561-686-0217. www. unitedmetaphysical.org.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10 FREE Laura Norman Reflexology Webinar – 8pm9pm. 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. Location: The comfort of your home. Register online now at www.lauranorman.com. The Spiritual Teachings of "The Tibetan" and How They Can Help Us led by Rev. Pearl Rauberts; 6:30pm to 8:30pm, $25. "The Tibetan" also known as Djwhal Khul (or D. K.), is a Spiritual Guide and Master in the non-physical realm who gave a large number of teachings about reincarnation, the spiritual journey, stages on the journey (e. g. the Aspirant and the Disciple) through the mediumship of Alice Bailey. This is an introductory level discussion about a few

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Renaissance Hotel, Boca Raton Friday Night 7 - 9 pm “An Evening with Edgar Cayce” ($20 for Friday only, bring a friend $10 extra) Saturday 9 -9 Creation, Earth and Karma; Forgiveness, Compassion, and Grace; Karmystery Private Regression sessions available; peter.woodbury@EdgarCayce.org Early registration by 6/4/15 ARE members $85; Non-members $90; Seniors (65+) $75 Questions? Contact Gina Preziosa at

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of these teachings and no previous knowledge is required. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. Please RSVP: call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com 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. Delay Beach. Contact: 561-843-2296 Compassion / Forgiveness Meditation and Discussion With David A. Cronin. Join us for an evening of deep meditation designed to open one’s own heart, cultivate deep compassion and create a sense of connectedness to others. This practice cultivates the mind as well as removes the veils from the heart that create the illusion of separation. It opens our conscious awareness beyond our egoic mind’s story. Our story is what our egoic mind has told us about the events of our life. Who we are, in essence, is not our story. This will be an on-going class on Wednesday evenings with discussion of experiences and suggestions for cultivating the practice in daily life. 7:30 – 9:30 PM Changing Times Books & Gifts, 771 Village Blvd., # 202, West Palm Beach. www.changingtimesgifts. com. Please call 640-0496 to sign up for this class. Love offering. All donations are donated to charities around the world. CHANNELING: THE ONES WHO WATCH OVER with Melissa Applegate. Receive answers to your personal questions regarding your love life, work, spirit guides, past lives, social, political, universal, metaphysical and spiritual interests from "The Ones Who Watch Over," a group of light beings who have channeled through Melissa publicly and privately for over 20 years, delighting and enlightening audiences with their insight, wisdom and humor. 7:00 - 9:00 PM, $20 prepaid, $25 at the door, at The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www.thecrystalgarden.com. Call 561369-2836 to attend. Channeling Practicum with Roger Harden, healer and metaphysician. Join in the energies as Roger channels Spirit Guides. 7PM Love Offering United Metaphysical Church, 528 S. Haverhill Road, WPB 561-686-0217. www.unitedmetaphysical.org.

THURSDAY, JUNE 11 Meditation and More – Rev. James Kohlbecker Become aware of your higher-self, seek answers from within and learn to trust your intuition through meditation. 7PM /Weekly ongoing. United Metaphysical, 528 S. Haverhill Road, WPB. Love Offering 561-686-0217 “Spiritual Wisdom on Relationships” Free Spiritual Café at 6:30 pm on Thursday, June 11th 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

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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 Gentle Yoga with Judy Love. Expect to feel refreshed, calm, centered, and ready to fully engage in your life in and after this class, which takes a gentle approach to practicing yoga. We become so conditioned to “GoGo-Go, Do More, Work Harder!” that sometimes our biggest challenge is letting go of self-judgment and slowing down long enough to provide some muchneeded refreshment to our bodies and spirits. In this class, we emphasize cultivating mindfulness as we integrate postures, body alignment, breath awareness, relaxation, and meditation. While this is a wonderful class for beginners to learn and practice the basics, it is also a great forum for seasoned practitioners to luxuriate in stretches and turn focus inward. We emphasize breathing, posture, and exploring the internal nature of the yoga poses—how they feel, rather than how they look. Changing Times Books & Gifts, 771 Village Blvd., # 202, West Palm Beach. www.changingtimesgifts.com. Please call 640-0496 to sign up for this class. 7:30 – 9:00 $15 per class or $40 prepaid for 4 classes

FRIDAY, JUNE 12 The Science of Finding and Maintaining Love With Dawn Maslar MS, The Love Biologist. In honor of Loving Day. This is a revolutionary way to understand love. In this workshop you will learn: How Love works; How Love changes over time; Why some men pull away; Why loves make us crazy; and The secret to finding and maintaining life-long love. Both singles and couples will find this a fun and informative workshop that proves practical tools for love.Dawn Maslar MS. Is an award-winning author, biology professor and the go-to authority on the science of love. She is a contributing author at scienceofrelationship.com, a collection of the leading experts in the field of scientific relationship research. Her work has been featured on South Florida Today, TEDxEd and NPR. Changing Times Books & Gifts, 771 Village Blvd., # 202, West Palm Beach. www. changingtimesgifts.com. Please call 640-0496 to sign up for this class. 7:30 – 9:30 PM $25 Trance Circle – Guides and Teachers with Rev. Justin Terry. Rev. Terry will bring through your Guides and Teachers. Seating is limited to 25 people at $25. 7PM. RSVP in advance to Amanda@unitedmetaphysical. org or call 561-686-0217 $25. United Metaphysical Church, 528 S. Haverhill Road, WPB. Wire Basics Making a Chakra Bracelet w/Glenda Paunonen owner of Beads Gone Wild. Take Sterling Silver or gold filled wire and link up natural stones of different shapes and sizes to create your own “Chakra” jewelry. Use this technique to make necklaces, bracelets, anklets, earrings, drops and even dress up your pendulums. The teacher will bring all tools needed, and a variety of stones, wire and closures for you to choose from to purchase. 7- 9PM Cost $45 or $40 by 6/11 plus supplies $25-$55 To Register or For More Information Call: 561-630-2280. The Jamar Enlighten-

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SATURDAY, JUNE 13 Tesla Metamorphosis Workshop w/Anya Petrovic founder of Tesla Metamorphosis® - a powerful non-touch energy healing modality which stimulates consciousness evolution and is linked to transformational healings from many diseases that are considered incurable. This new modality creates a complex metamorphosis of the human body while bringing it to the perfect balance of light. It initiates the reconstruction of human DNA and brings it into harmony with the frequency of the DNA of planet Earth and the Universe. This is of great importance with the big shift our plant is going through at the moment. 3-5PM Cost $20 or $15 by 6/12 To Register or For More Information Call: 561-630-2280. The Jamar Enlightenment Center. www.JamarCenter.com 4595 Northlake Blvd., Villa Palma Plaza, Suite 107, 150 yards west of Military Trail, PBG, 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 - 6:45 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. 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. See how one's breathing pattern is a reflection of how one shows up in life - or doesn't and how to shift that. Eliminate restrictive breathing patterns, clear the subconscious and connect more fully with one's Higher Self. Begin to heal yourself, physically, mentally, and emotionally. Bring 2 pillows, a water bottle, and a blanket. 7-9:30PM Cost $45 or $40 by 6/12 To Register or For More Information Call: 561-630-2280. The Jamar Enlightenment Center. www.JamarCenter.com 4595 Northlake Blvd., Villa Palma Plaza, Suite 107, 150 yards west of Military Trail, PBG, FL BELLA BIRTHING "Where Beautiful Births Begin"Workshop: 12-5pm at Agape Healing Arts 385 Tequesta Dr Suite 4, Tequesta, FL 33477 - Through BellaBirthing workshop, you will come to have a greater understanding of what happens in your body during birth. You will learn about the pleasure pain cycle of hormones and normalizing pain. You will learn about nutrition in pregnancy, optimal fetal positioning and become informed on the uses of medication and technol-ogy during childbirth. You will participate in exercises, discussions, creative visualization and mindfulness meditations in order to help you and your partner obtain a vision of the kind of birth experience that is best for you. For Workshops and

registration, please call 561-76-AGAPE (4273) or visit www.AgapeHealingArts.com Trail Maintenance. Help trim the trails! Contact: Fred Davis, 561-585-6386. Public/Leisure-Moderate. The Florida Trail Association, Inc. Trail Leaders offer these events for the public. For detail information surf loxfltrail.org. New adventurers are welcomed. Reiki Level 1 with Rev. Pearl Rauberts, Reiki Master & Teacher: 9:30am to 5:00pm; $150 includes 2 detailed manuals. Reiki helps heal body, mind & emotions. Learn to channel the Reiki healing energy for yourself & others, learn the hand positions, receive Reiki Level I Attunements & Certification. You will give & receive Reiki in a small group with individual attention from a highly experienced, well qualified teacher. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. Please RSVP: call 561-333-3372, or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com, details at www.rauberts.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, June 13th 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 INTRODUCTION TO TAROT – MINOR ARCANA with Trish Vidal. Learning to read Tarot cards takes a combination of knowledge and intuition that anyone can develop. Honing your abilities as a Tarot card reader can offer insight and guidance to those who seek it or to aid in your own personal growth. This class will cover the basics of Tarot and focus on the Minor Arcana & Court cards to provide you with a good solid foundation to begin or expand your studies of the Tarot. Please bring a Rider-Waite type deck. 2:00 – 3:30 PM, $20 prepaid or $25 at the door, , at The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www. thecrystalgarden.com. Call 561-369-2836 to attend.

SUNDAY, JUNE 14 Sunday Sunrise Meditation on Juno Beach - Join us every Sunday on Juno Beach for meditation at sunrise. Perfect for anyone interested in learning meditation or wishing to enhance their current practice. All ages and abilities welcomed. We meet every Sunday at 6:15am on Boardwalk 29 (~1/2 mile north of the Juno Beach Pier), Juno Beach, 33408. Bring beach towel and comfortable clothing. Free. Info: 307-2600; helpingtraveler@gmail.com Awakening with Angels with Rev. Pearl Rauberts, Angel Messenger Practitioner; 1:30pm to 5:00pm, $50. Could you use some help from the Angels? This class will teach you about Angels, about developing a relationship with them, how to communicate better with them and receive help from them, especially with regard to your spiritual awakening. You will work with Angel cards to help you get closer to the Angels and increase your confidence in using Angel cards effectively.

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Pearl will lead a powerful guided group meditation to help you be more aware of the presence of Angels. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. Please RSVP: call 561-333-3372, or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com Canoe/Kayak Trip w/Jamar We begin at Riverbend Park by floating through the Cypress Canopy, the most beautiful section of the Loxahatchee River. The river lazily wraps around ancient Cypress trees hundreds of years old, providing refuge to many endangered species of wildlife. Otters, turtles, alligators, and birds of great variety are just some of the wildlife you can observe in this section. The river and the surrounding woods will afford us many quiet and sacred places to undertake our walking mediation amongst the tropical and subtropical vegetation including large leather ferns, cypress trees, and pond apple trees. After lunch we will return the same way we came, placing the finishing touches on our unique and memorable journey. No experience necessary! 8:30AM-1PM Cost $35 for one parent and child or $30 by 6/13 addition child $10, 2 adults per canoe/kayak. To Register or For More Information Call: 561-630-2280. The Jamar Enlightenment Center. www. JamarCenter.com 4595 Northlake Blvd., Villa Palma Plaza, Suite 107, 150 yards west of Military Trail, PBG, FL Connecting With Your Angels With Kristina Angelgate. Everyone is born with angels that are ready to help you when you ask. This is how they serve God, Buddha and the Universal Energies. Whatever our circumstance or background may be, we are blessed with the capacity to love, heal and transform our lives. During this 2-hour class, Kristina will show you how the angels can assist you with all areas of your life! Kristina has been able to receive messages from her angels and spirit guides since she was 4 years old. Along with her spiritual gifts, she has more than 30 years of spiritual studies, a bachelor's in metaphysics, ULC ordained minister, certified angel channel reader and certified angel communicator. As a spiritual advisor, psychic medium, & a workshop facilitator, she has become well-known & highly regarded in West Palm Beach and the surrounding areas. Please call 640-0496 to to sign up for this class. Changing Times Books & Gifts, 771 Village Blvd., # 202, West Palm Beach. www. changingtimesgifts.com. Please call 640-0496 to sign up for this class. 5:30 – 7:30 PM $20 prepaid; $25 at the door 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 11:00 AM -UMC 528 S. Haverhill Road, WPB. 561-686-0217. www.unitedmetaphysical.org Learning Viking Runes: The Oracle of the Self w/Jeremy Moser Consult the healing and merciful power of the Runes—“a mirror for the magic of our knowing selves.” Learn each of the twenty-five symbols that will help you discover and experience the true present of your on-going spiritual journey. Discover the basic, including the cycle of invitation and various spreads, upon which you can build your unique Runic readings for yourself as well as others. Available for purchase: Ralph H. Blum’s 25th Anniversary The Book of Runes, clay runes & storage bag. Limited quantities. 12:305:30PM Cost $125 or $99 by 6/13 To Register or For More Information Call: 561630-2280. The Jamar Enlightenment Center. www.JamarCenter.com 4595 Northlake Blvd., Villa Palma Plaza, Suite 107, 150 yards west of Military Trail, PBG, FL

MONDAY, JUNE 15 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 - 6:45 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. Private Reading with Rev. Justin Terry, one of the youngest and considered by many, the most outstanding young clairvoyant mediums in the US today. His readings are very informative. He works with your guides, teachers and loved ones who have crossed over. 30 Minutes for $100. Readings are scheduled from 1PM-4PM. Email Amanda@unitedmetaphysical.org call 561-686-0217 WED/THU/FRI 10am-2pm United Metaphysical Church, 528 S. Haverhill Road, WPB.

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Spiritual Development with Rev. Justin Terry, Pastor, United Metaphysical Church of the Palm Beaches, gifted psychic medium. This class will discuss Metaphysical topics on many levels, focusing mainly on Mediumship and Psychic Development. Beginner and advanced students are welcome. There will be time at the end of class for meditation and sharing of insights. Suggested donation $10. 7p.m. United Metaphysical Church, 528 S. Haverhill Road, West Palm Beach. 561-686-0217. www.unitedmetaphysical.org.

TUESDAY, JUNE 16 ONLINE CRYSTAL COURSE – CRYSTALS FOR GROUNDING, PROTECTION & TO DEFLECT NEGATIVITY with Margaret Ann Lembo. Learn about how to use rocks to help you release scattered energy and find focus and grounding to maintain equilibrium. Many gems are beneficial to deflect various types of negativity. Learn when to use which crystals for the various types of challenging situations and experiences. Each class includes a full power point presentation. Replays of the class are available. When purchasing this course, you will be added to the email list and the link to access the live course will be sent to the email you provided a few days prior to the live airing. The link for replay will be sent out as soon as the recording is available (normally 2-3 days after the live airing). If you have any questions please feel free to contact Margaret at Margaret@MargaretAnnLembo.com. 8:00 – 9:30 PM, $25. Soul Healing Weekly Practice With Marsha Valutis. Come learn and practice various Soul Healing techniques that can heal and transform any area of your life (health, relationships, etc.). These practices are designed to bring us into the soul frequency and vibration, and the Divine frequency and vibration, where great healing and transformation are possible. Soul Healing is simple, yet deep and profound. It may take time to more fully connect, integrate and comprehend the power of soul, and in fact, this is a never ending process. However, as we continue to learn and practice the power of soul, a cumulative effect happens and we begin to experience magical shifts and instant transformations. We then begin to understand Soul Healing. Join us in offering unconditional universal service; transform your soul, heart, mind and body. Leave feeling significantly better than when you arrived! Marsha is a certified Soul Healer and coach with a PhD in Psychology. She is offering private sessions by appointment at Changing Times. Please contact her at 321-749-1084 for more information or scheduling. Changing Times Books & Gifts, 771 Village Blvd., # 202, West Palm Beach. www.changingtimesgifts.com. Please call 640-0496 to sign up for this class. 7:30 – 9:30 PM. Suggested Love offering: $10 - $15. Everyone is welcome. Zyto Scan today! w/ Jeremy Moser Are you seeking natural solutions for your health concerns? This quick and painless scan, using just one of your hands, evaluates your bodies energetic field and provides recommendations in an easy-to-read report. Invest in your on-going health & wellbeing! 1-5PM Cost $13 for 30 mins. To Register or For More Information Call: 561-630-2280. The Jamar Enlightenment Center.

www.JamarCenter.com 4595 Northlake Blvd., Villa Palma Plaza, Suite 107, 150 yards west of Military Trail, PBG, FL Singing Crystal Bowl Meditations - Tuesdays 6:30-7:30pm - Please join us for a frequency shift, an energetic alignment with guided meditation. Relax, renew and enjoy. Enjoy the vibrations of the singing crystal bowls in this sacred space. Bring a mat if you’d like to lie on the floor or chairs are provided. Cost is $10.00 per person. You can follow us on Facebook for additional events at Facebook.com/crystalbowlvibrationalhealing or Meetups.com Loxahatchee Vibrational Healing. Unity in The Pines, 6073 Summit Blvd West Palm Beach FL 33415 Wicca 101: Summer Solstice Celebration w/ Lady Autumn Ivy As a major celestial event, the Summer Solstice results in the longest day and the shortest night of the year. The Celts celebrated the first day of summer with dancing & bonfires to help increase the sun's energy. Shamanic Summer Solstice Ceremonies focus on the themes of fulfillment, enlightenment, abundance, sharing, and the joy of living on this beautiful Earth. This is a time of strong partnership magic and empowerment, traditionally the time for weddings and for communication with the spirits of Nature. We will discuss a brief history on the holiday and celebrate this blossoming time of year. 7-9PM Cost $25 or $20 by 6/15 To Register or For More Information Call: 561-630-2280. The Jamar Enlightenment Center. www.JamarCenter.com 4595 Northlake Blvd., Villa Palma Plaza, Suite 107, 150 yards west of Military Trail, PBG, FL Psychic Development - 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 United Metaphysical, 528 S. Haverhill Rd. WPB. $10 561-686-0217. www.unitedmetaphysical.org.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17 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. Delay Beach. Contact: 561-843-2296 CRYSTAL COURSE – IGNITING INTUITION & PSYCHIC ABILITIES with Margaret Ann Lembo. Are you psychic? Do you want to be? Of course you are extremely intuitive! Learn how to recognize and trust your intuition to help you live a life filled with blessings and well-being. Learn which stones are great for developing on a spiritual level. 7:00 - 9:00 PM, $25, at The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www.thecrystalgarden.com. Call 561-369-2836 to attend. Compassion / Forgiveness Meditation and Discussion With David A. Cronin. Join us for an evening of deep meditation designed to open one’s own heart, cultivate deep compassion and create a sense of connectedness to others. This practice cultivates the mind

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BOYNTON BEACH, FL The City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department’s Ezell Hester Community Center, 1901 N. Seacrest Blvd., is offering tennis lessons throughout the summer months for kids ages 4-12 years. All clinics are held on Tuesdays during June, July and August. The first session runs June 2 - 30. Ages 4-8 will play from 5:00-5:30 pm. & ages 9-12 will play from 5:30-6:15 pm. The cost for ages 4-8 is $20 for residents and $25 for non-residents. The cost for ages 9-12 is $30.00 for residents and $38.00 for non-residents. Be advised that there will be a slight increase in cost during months which contain five weeks. Parents who are enrolling their children for the first time in any of the department’s activities must provide their child’s birth certificate and a proof of residency during registration. On-line registration is available at www.boynton-beach.org In person registration is located at Intracoastal Park Clubhouse, 2240 Federal Highway in Boynton Beach. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. For additional information, please call 561-742-6550 or follow us on Facebook (boyntonbeachrecandparks) and Twitter (@boyntonbeachrec).

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as well as removes the veils from the heart that create the illusion of separation. It opens our conscious awareness beyond our egoic mind’s story. Our story is what our egoic mind has told us about the events of our life. Who we are, in essence, is not our story. This will be an on-going class on Wednesday evenings with discussion of experiences and suggestions for cultivating the practice in daily life. 7:30 – 9:30 PM Changing Times Books & Gifts, 771 Village Blvd., # 202, West Palm Beach. www.changingtimesgifts.com. Please call 640-0496 to sign up for this class. Love offering. All donations are donated to charities around the world.

person has a short individual Reiki healing session on the Reiki table. Please arrive promptly and you must pre-register (limited number of places). 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. Please RSVP: call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@ hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com

Channeling Practicum with Roger Harden, healer and metaphysician. Join in the energies as Roger channels Spirit Guides. 7PM Love Offering. United Metaphysical Church, 528 S. Haverhill Road, WPB 561-686-0217. www.unitedmetaphysical.org.

Yoga In the Dark w/Jamar Come experience a most unusual class, where the only light present is the one you carry inside. Yes, a yoga class completely in the dark. It is amazing to let go of all the traditional distraction present, even in our yoga classes, by closing the eyes and having no visual reference at all. What you will find is that the experience of Self and the moment continues to deepen as you find yourself letting go into the profound stillness that a class like this offers. It truly is a meditation in motion. Come see why it is the most requested and popular class I teach. 7-8:45PM Cost $25 or $20 by 6/17 To Register or For More Information Call: 561-630-2280. The Jamar Enlightenment Center. www.JamarCenter.com 4595 Northlake Blvd., Villa Palma Plaza, Suite 107, 150 yards west of Military Trail, PBG, FL

Private Healings w/Anya Petrovic founder of Tesla Metamorphosis®® - a powerful non-touch energy healing modality which stimulates consciousness evolution and is linked to transformational healings from many diseases that are considered incurable. This new modality creates a complex metamorphosis of the human body while bringing it to the perfect balance of light. It initiates the reconstruction of human DNA and brings it into harmony with the frequency of the DNA of planet Earth and the Universe. This is of great importance with the big shift our plant is going through at the moment. 11-5PM $120 for 30 minutes To Register or For More Information Call: 561-630-2280. The Jamar Enlightenment Center. www.JamarCenter. com 4595 Northlake Blvd., Villa Palma Plaza, Suite 107, 150 yards west of Military Trail, PBG, FL

THURSDAY, JUNE 18 Reiki Circle led by Reiki Master & Teacher Rev. Pearl Rauberts; starts 6:30pm, donations accepted. Experience the healing power of Reiki to help body, mind & emotions! Open to those wishing to receive Reiki, each

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Meditation and More – Rev. James Kohlbecker - Become aware of your higherself, seek answers from within and learn to trust your intuition through meditation. 7PM / Weekly ongoing. United Metaphysical, 528 S. Haverhill Road, WPB. Love Offering 561-686-0217

Gentle Yoga with Judi Love. Expect to feel refreshed, calm, centered, and ready to fully engage in your life in and after this class, which takes a gentle approach to practicing yoga. We become so conditioned to “Go-Go-Go, Do More, Work Harder!” that sometimes our biggest challenge is letting go of self-judgment and slowing down long enough to provide some much-needed refreshment to our bodies and spirits. In this class, we emphasize cultivating mindfulness as we integrate postures, body alignment, breath awareness, relaxation, and meditation. Judi Love (Mukti) is a Kripalu Yoga Instructor, who has received dual instructor certifications in Kripalu and Prem Yoga. While studying and having an active yoga and meditation practice for more than 30 years, she now enjoys sharing her wide diversity of yoga and spiritual studies. She is a devotee, dedicated to the path of Sanatana Dharma, “Divine Law”. Judi’s work with the Yamas and Niyamas (right actions and observances), Asanas (postures), Pranayama (breath work), Mantra, Chanting, Meditation and Scripture study helps her stay connected to the Source of peace, joy and happiness. Changing Times Books & Gifts, 771 Village Blvd., # 202, West Palm Beach. www.changingtimesgifts.com. Please call 640-0496 to sign up for this class. 7:30 – 9:00 $15 per class or $40 prepaid for 4 classes

FRIDAY, JUNE 19 Reiki Circle - Join in as Reiki Healers channel universal healing energy. Reiki is a Japanese system of relaxation and stress relief that promotes well-being using the body’s natural healing abilities. 7PM. Love Offering. United Metaphysical Church, 528 S. Haverhill Road, WPB. 561-686-0217. www.unitedmetaphysical.org. Labyrinth: A Spiritual Journey w/ Sara Dochterman Participants are invited to experience the labyrinth as a form of walking meditation, used to calm and quiet the mind. The labyrinth is an ancient spiritual tool that is thousands of years old, walked by millions of people of all cultures and traditions. The labyrinth is not a maze, as it has no wrong turns or dead ends. Rather than a puzzle to be solved, it is a walking prayer, a walking meditation, with only one path to the center. Sara Dochterman, LCSW is a holistic life coach and therapist in private practice. She is a Veriditas Certified Labyrinth Facilitator and has facilitated walks for many groups since 2009. Additionally, she leads workshops and retreats focused on creativity, mindfulness and spirituality. 7-8:30PM Cost $25 or $20 by 6/18 To Register or For More Information Call: 561-630-2280. The Jamar Enlightenment Center. www. JamarCenter.com 4595 Northlake Blvd., Villa Palma Plaza, Suite 107, 150 yards west of Military Trail, PBG, FL

SATURDAY, JUNE 20 Reiki Level IIIA with Rev. Pearl Rauberts, Reiki Master & Teacher, 9:30am to 5:00pm, $200. This class can be taken on its own or as the first part of the full Reiki Master training (two further classes at a later date). Receive the Reiki Master attunement, learn the Master symbol and many advanced Reiki techniques. Give

and receive Reiki using these techniques in a small group with individual attention from a highly experienced teacher. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. To RSVP call 561-333-3372, email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com, more details at www.rauberts.com Learn to Interpret Your Own Astrological Chart. 11:00am – 5:00pm In this interactive workshop, you will discover: a) if you’re following the Life Path that is right for you, b) if your career and relationships are providing the proper support for this path, and c) how your talents will move you toward the life you were meant to live. No prior experience is required for this beginner level introductory workshop. When you sign up for this workshop, please be sure to include your email address so that we can contact you personally before the workshop. Workshop fee: $118.-Address: 26 SE 4th Street, Boca Raton, FL 33432 Phone: 561-901-5808 Okeeheelee Park Walk. Daisy walks a new route every month in this expansive park. 7:30 a.m. Contact: Daisy Palmer, 561-439-5780. Public/Leisure. The Florida Trail Association, Inc. Trail Leaders offer these events for the public. For detail information surf loxfltrail.org. New adventurers are welcomed. Developing Intuition 101: Uncovering & Perfecting Your Own Psychic Ability With Judy Sorenson. In this class, we will learn ways to train ourselves to develop our individual intuitive skills and to further acknowledge and claim it as our birthright. We will do this without crutches or props, while allowing ourselves to become deeply in touch with our own raw abilities. We will tap into who we are in this present moment, already as a being of truth connected to a vast and all-knowing Universe where all of the answers are available before the questions are even asked. We will learn how to safely and properly connect to pure energy to individually awaken and sharpen our own psychic abilities to extract pertinent information from the Cosmic Mind. Judy will share with you her experiential knowledge and relatable personal history on the psychic foundation upon which her own mediumship was built. During the class, we will have the opportunity to tune in on your open questions and receive guidance. This class will conclude with a special exercise to protect your energetic field.With a lifetime of experience, Judy Sorenson is an Intuitive Consultant, psychic, medium & metaphysical healer with a focus on Energy Medicine. For more information please go to judylsorenson@wordpress.com, 561-267-0908 or via email at judylsorenson@hotmail.com. Changing Times Books & Gifts, 771 Village Blvd., # 202, West Palm Beach. www.changingtimesgifts.com. Please call 640-0496 to register. 5:30 – 7:30 PM $20 Psychic Saturday – An experienced group of amazing readers including tarot, clairvoyance, hand-writing analysis, healers and more. Readings $20 for 15 minutes or 3 services for $50. Gift Certificates available. 11AM-4PM. United Metaphysical Church , 528 S. Haverhill Rd. WPB. For more info visit www.unitedmetaphysical. org or call 561-686-0217. South Florida’s Premier Psychics. Lori Chadwicks: psychic/intuitive/tarot/paranormal. Former owner of the Witches Hat and over 20 years of experience. Cynthia Hodges: psychic/animal & crystal intuitive/empath/angel messages. Certified by Doreen Virtue as an Angel Therapy Practitioner; Denise Powell: intuitive/tarot/ angelic messages. She teaches universal truths and promotes the importance of gratitude, sharing and embracing love, and spiritual understanding. Arliss Beabout: intuitive/clairvoyant/claire audient. Certified Angel Practitioner by Deirdre Abrami. Sam Redha: psychic/Reiki. His goal is to help different kinds of people to heal them from their illness and emotional problems. 12-5PM 1 reading=15 min. Cost $25; 2 readings $50; 3 readings $65; 4 readings $80; All Merchandise 10% off! To Register or For More Information Call: 561-630-2280. The Jamar Enlightenment Center. www.JamarCenter.com 4595 Northlake Blvd., Villa Palma Plaza, Suite 107, 150 yards west of Military Trail, PBG, FL

“The Source of All Truth” “Learn to go inside yourself, because this is the source of all truth. There are a lot of holy temples out here, but the most sacred of all is the temple inside you, because this is where you meet with the Holy Spirit.”—Harold Klemp, The Call of Soul, p. 19. 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. SUMMER SOLTICE SOUND HEALING CRYSTAL SINGING BOWL CEREMONY with Margaret Ann Lembo. "Crystal singing bowls, Tibetan bells and bowls create vibrational frequencies that resonate with the note associated with each chakra. 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. In fact, modern scientists and doctors are integrating this work into medical practice," excerpt from Chakra Awakening by Margaret Ann Lembo. Come with a written list of what you are manifesting. Through the use of gemstones with intention, the sound meditation using crystal singing bowls, and the power of the group energy, we’ll help each other create a new reality from this moment forward. 1-3PM, $18.00, maximum 26 people, at The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www.thecrystalgarden.com. Call 561-369-2836 to attend. Palm-reading: Decipher the Secret Code in Your Hands. 10:00am-1:00pm. Uncover what your hands reveal about your past, present, and future. Learn the basics of palmistry from a master and impress your friends with your new skills! Please call to reserve your spot. No prior experience is required for this workshop. Workshop fee: $66.- Address: 26 SE 4th Street, Boca Raton, FL 33432 Phone: 561-901-5808 Sunday Worship Service – with guest speaker, Jeremy Moser, UMC Seminary Student, Medium and Healer. Come and experience his uplifting message. Healing 10:30 AM Worship Service 11:00 AM -UMC 528 S. Haverhill Road, WPB. 561-686-0217. www.unitedmetaphysical.org.

MONDAY, JUNE 22 Metaphysical Movie Night- 7PM An Independent Film, “Illusion” depicts Donald Baines (Kirk Douglas) is a legendary filmmaker in the twilight of his life. Slowly dying, he watches his life's work in a private screening room, but he is haunted by the sacrifices he made for his art, and especially by the rejection of Christopher (Michael Goorjian), his illegitimate son. One night, the ghost of a long-dead movie editor transports Donald to an old theater, where he sees three visions of his son's life and gets a final chance to make a change in that life. No Admission but optional Love Offering. United Metaphysical Church, 528 S. Haverhill Road, West Palm Beach. 561-686-0217. www.unitedmetaphysical.org.

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SUNDAY, JUNE 21 Sunday Sunrise Meditation on Juno Beach - Join us every Sunday on Juno Beach for meditation at sunrise. Perfect for anyone interested in learning meditation or wishing to enhance their current practice. All ages and abilities welcomed. We meet every Sunday at 6:15am on Boardwalk 29 (~1/2 mile north of the Juno Beach Pier), Juno Beach, 33408. Bring beach towel and comfortable clothing. Free. Info: 307-2600; helpingtraveler@gmail.com

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TUESDAY, JUNE 23 Singing Crystal Bowl Meditations - Tuesdays 6:30-7:30pm - Please join us for a frequency shift, an energetic alignment with guided meditation. Relax, renew and enjoy. Enjoy the vibrations of the singing crystal bowls in this sacred space. Bring a mat if you’d like to lie on the floor or chairs are provided. Cost is $10.00 per person. You can follow us on Facebook for additional events at Facebook.com/crystalbowlvibrationalhealing or Meetups.com Loxahatchee Vibrational Healing. Unity in The Pines, 6073 Summit Blvd West Palm Beach FL 33415 Soul Healing Weekly Practice With Marsha Valutis. Come learn and practice various Soul Healing techniques that can heal and transform any area of your life (health, relationships, etc.). These practices are designed to bring us into the soul frequency and vibration, and the Divine frequency and vibration, where great healing and transformation are possible. Soul Healing is simple, yet deep and profound. It may take time to more fully connect, integrate and comprehend the power of soul, and in fact, this is a never ending process. However, as we continue to learn and practice the power of soul, a cumulative effect happens and we begin to experience magical shifts and instant transformations. Marsha is a certified Soul

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Healer and coach with a PhD in Psychology. She is offering private sessions by appointment at Changing Times. Please contact her at 321-749-1084 for more information or scheduling. Changing Times Books & Gifts, 771 Village Blvd., # 202, West Palm Beach. www.changingtimesgifts.com. Please call 640-0496 to sign up for this class. 7:30 – 9:30 PM. Suggested Love offering: $10 - $15. Everyone is welcome. Zyto Scan today! w/ Jeremy Moser Are you seeking natural solutions for your health concerns? This quick and painless scan, using just one of your hands, evaluates your bodies energetic field and provides recommendations in an easy-to-read report. Invest in your on-going health & wellbeing! 1-5PM Cost $13 for 30 mins. To Register or For More Information Call: 561-630-2280. The Jamar Enlightenment Center. www.JamarCenter.com 4595 Northlake Blvd., Villa Palma Plaza, Suite 107, 150 yards west of Military Trail, PBG, FL

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24 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 Compassion / Forgiveness Meditation and Discussion With David A. Cronin. Join us for an evening of deep meditation designed to open one’s own heart, cultivate deep compassion and create a sense of connectedness to others. This practice cultivates the mind as well as removes the veils from the heart that create the illusion of separation. It opens our conscious awareness beyond our egoic mind’s story. Our story is what our egoic mind has told us about the events of our life. Who we are, in essence, is not our story. This will be an on-going class on Wednesday evenings with discussion of experiences and suggestions for cultivating the practice in daily life. 7:30 – 9:30 PM Changing Times Books & Gifts, 771 Village Blvd., # 202, West Palm Beach. www.changingtimesgifts. com. Please call 640-0496 to sign up for this class. Love offering. All donations are donated to charities around the world. Channeling Practicum with Roger Harden, healer and metaphysician. Join in the energies as Roger channels Spirit Guides. 7PM Love Offering United Metaphysical Church, 528 S. Haverhill Road, WPB 561-686-0217. www.unitedmetaphysical.org.

THURSDAY, JUNE 25 Meditation and More – Rev. James Kohlbecker - Become aware of your higher-self, seek answers from within and learn to trust your intuition through meditation. 7PM / Weekly ongoing. United Metaphysical, 528 S. Haverhill Road, WPB. Love Offering 561-686-0217 Transformational Breath® w/Jamar A profound and deeply moving process that helps integrate, reprogram and release negative beliefs or behaviors,

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replacing them with new feelings of passion, joy and hope. Experience the benefits and application of a full, deep, connected breath. Eliminate restrictive breathing patterns. 6:30-8:30PM Cost $40 or $35 by 6/24 To Register or For More Information Call: 561-630-2280. The Jamar Enlightenment Center. www.JamarCenter.com 4595 Northlake Blvd., Villa Palma Plaza, Suite 107, 150 yards west of Military Trail, PBG, FL Gentle Yoga with Judy Love. Expect to feel refreshed, calm, centered, and ready to fully engage in your life in and after this class, which takes a gentle approach to practicing yoga. We become so conditioned to “Go-Go-Go, Do More, Work Harder!” that sometimes our biggest challenge is letting go of self-judgment and slowing down long enough to provide some much-needed refreshment to our bodies and spirits. In this class, we emphasize cultivating mindfulness as we integrate postures, body alignment, breath awareness, relaxation, and meditation. Judi Love (Mukti) is a Kripalu Yoga Instructor, who has received dual instructor certifications in Kripalu and Prem Yoga. While studying and having an active yoga and meditation practice for more than 30 years, she now enjoys sharing her wide diversity of yoga and spiritual studies. She is a devotee, dedicated to the path of Sanatana Dharma, “Divine Law”. Judi’s work with the Yamas and Niyamas (right actions and observances), Asanas (postures), Pranayama (breath work), Mantra, Chanting, Meditation and Scripture study helps her stay connected to the Source of peace, joy and happiness. Changing Times Books & Gifts, 771 Village Blvd., # 202, West Palm Beach. www. changingtimesgifts.com. Please call 640-0496 to sign up for this class.7:30 – 9:00 $15 per class or $40 prepaid for 4 classes

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Meet Your Spirit Guides and Readings w/Deirdre Abrami Your spirit guides have answers for you! Your spirit guides can share...your life purpose, path, and detailed information about you. Join Deirdre Abrami, 6th Generation Psychic Intuitive for this 2 hour class to meet and communicate with your personal spirit guides. Everyone is born with spirit guides; they assist you with planning your life path prior to your birth. They are committed to being your guide until you transition back to heaven. Since your guides assist with your life path, they have all the detailed information about you, and since most of us at birth forget our path, our guide’s job is to steer us in the right direction. However, they cannot control or make us do anything, because of God's rule of "free will," so ASKING for your guides help, can change your entire life! Spirit guides help with all areas of your life...career, love life, health, and much more. Deirdre will first share messages from your spirit guides, and then she will teach you to do the same. This class is non-denominational and no previous experience is required. 7-9PM Cost $35 or $30 by 6/25 To Register or For More Information Call: 561-630-2280. The Jamar Enlightenment Center. www.JamarCenter.com 4595 Northlake Blvd., Villa Palma Plaza, Suite 107, 150 yards west of Military Trail, PBG, FL

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ANGEL MESSENGER PRACTITIONER® PROGRAM with Margaret Ann Lembo. (Fri - Sun June 26 – 28) In this program, you will learn and practice different tools for receiving guidance from angels, guides, ascended masters, and loved ones on the other side. Through knowledge, practice, and development of self-trust, everyone will be giving messages using divine guidance throughout the program using clairaudience, clairvoyance, clairsentience, claircognizance, clairolfaction, and clairgustation. Learn how to give accurate and healing angel readings, primarily using Doreen Virtue’s Oracle Cards. Use these divination tools to help you connect and communicate with your guides and angels and the guides and angels of the person who has come to you for information, clarity, confirmation and assistance. Understand and integrate ethical and confidentiality issues in spiritual counseling. Learn how to read crystals and gemstones using The Gemstone Oracle technique, developed by Margaret Ann Lembo. Friday, June 26, 6:00 - 9:00 PM; Saturday, June 27, 10:00 AM 5:00 PM (1 1/2 hours for lunch); Sunday, June 28, 12:00 – 4:00 PM (snack break), $333 prepaid by June 1, $444 after that date, maximum 26 people, at The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www.thecrystalgarden.com. Call 561-369-2836 or 1-877-444-5099 to attend. All Message Gallery – with Rev. Justin Terry, nationally known medium with United Metaphysical Churches, 7PM $20. Everyone receives a message. Attendance limited to 25 people. Reserve a seat in advance to Amanda@unitedmetaphysical.org or call 561-686-0217 from 10AM-2PM – We/Th/ Fr. United Metaphysical Church, 528 S. Haverhill Road, WPB

SATURDAY, JUNE 27 Reiki Master Practitioner Training: The Masterful Art of Healing for Self & Others w/ The Jeremy’s You will learn Reiki Master Practitioner energy healing techniques including aura cleansing and chakra balancing, how to incorporate crystals, essential oils & meditation into your healing sessions, how to facilitate group sessions as well as receive your second set of sacred symbols. You will receive your Reiki Master Practitioner attunement

from a Usui Reiki Master Teacher with a certificate of completion provided. You emerge a masterful channel of healing energy for the betterment of self and others. Learning materials provided. You are encouraged to stay well hydrated, especially leading up to and directly following this course. Lunch break provided. Pre-requisite: Proof of First & Second Degree Reiki training. 9-4PM Cost $400 or $350 6/26 To Register or For More Information Call: 561-630-2280. The Jamar Enlightenment Center. www.JamarCenter.com 4595 Northlake Blvd., Villa Palma Plaza, Suite 107, 150 yards west of Military Trail, PBG, FL 10 am – noon. Vishnu Therapy - Solar Plexus and navel area massage. Learn this easy massage as taught by Amrita's teacher, Sunyata Saraswati. Gain physical and spiritual strength. This is a self-massage, but you can also give to others at home. Please bring old towels, etc. Mustard oil and class folder included. Tea and prasad provided after. $30. West door of The Train Station, 3058 N Andrews Ave., Wilton Manors, FL 33311. Amrita: 786-390-2919, www.spiritenergymovement.com Intuitive Training with Jolie DeMarco. 2:00pm – 5:00pm. The more we use and follow our intuition, the stronger it becomes. Jolie will teach you how to use and enhance your intuition in this workshop. Please call to sign up at 561-961-5808. Certificate is included. Workshop fee: $188. Address: 26 SE 4th Street, Boca Raton, FL 33432 Phone: 561-901-5808 Wire Wrap Bangle Bracelets Class 1-3 pm. Learn to create the popular wire wrap bangles that are the current fashion. $35. All classes are prepaid. Call 799-0177 to register. New Earth Gifts & Beads at Legacy Place, 11320 Legacy Ave., PBG Okeeheelee Park Walk. Daisy walks a new route every month in this expansive park. 7:30 a.m. Contact: Daisy Palmer, 561-439-5780. Public/Leisure. The Florida Trail Association, Inc. Trail Leaders offer these events for the public. For detail information surf loxfltrail.org. New adventurers are welcomed. Intuitive Money Breakthroughs With Rev. Michele McGrew and Sharon Desjarlais. Join us for a dynamic evening of on-the-spot money readings and coaching guided by a master-certified money-breakthrough coach

and a celebrated psychic intuitive. You'll discover the keys hidden in your psychic field that are ready to help you make a big leap in income. And you'll leave with steps you can take right away to claim your prosperity for good. Changing Times Books & Gifts, 771 Village Blvd., # 202, West Palm Beach. www.changingtimesgifts.com. Please call 640-0496 to sign up for this class or go to IntuitiveMoneyBreakthroughs.com. 5:30 – 7:30 PM $25 pre-paid or $35 at the door. Beading Basics- Natural Stone Bracelet with Tree of Life Charm w/Glenda Paunonen (Owner of Beads Gone Wild) Learn how to create your own personalized natural stone jewelry that is customized for your exact needs. You will learn how to design, string, and attach a clasp of your choice. The teacher will bring all tools necessary for you to use, as well as different kits and or loose stone beads, spacers, and clasps for you to choose from to create your own customized creation! 7- 9PM Cost $40 or $35 by 6/26 plus supplies $20 to $50 To Register or For More Information Call: 561-630-2280. The Jamar Enlightenment Center. www.JamarCenter. com 4595 Northlake Blvd., Villa Palma Plaza, Suite 107, 150 yards west of Military Trail, PBG, FL Empower Yourself! WITH THE HEALING ENERGY OF REIKI! REIKI 1 Degree June 7 Honoring the traditional Usui Method of Natural Healing. Reiki 2nd Degree (Reiki 1 pre requisite) June 27, Amplify your Energy & Enhance your Life skills. Call for location info & reserve your space, class size limited. Taught by Deena Gail Elmore, LMT, BA Ed., Reiki Master Teacher since 1999. Now offering 7 hours of CEUs Reiki First Degree for Massage Therapists. Classes in Boca/Delray area (Ask about Student Discounts) 561-271-2651 www.deenaelmore.com visit website for more details

SUNDAY, JUNE 28 Sunday Sunrise Meditation on Juno Beach - Join us every Sunday on Juno Beach for meditation at sunrise. Perfect for anyone interested in learning meditation or wishing to enhance their current practice. All ages and abilities welcomed. We meet every Sunday at 6:15am on Boardwalk 29 (~1/2 mile north of the Juno Beach Pier), Juno Beach, 33408. Bring beach towel and comfortable clothing. Free. Info: 307-2600; helpingtraveler@gmail.com

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St. Petersburg Chain Beading Class 1-3 pm. NEW CLASS. Introductory instruction in the St. Petersburg Chain technique to create a beautiful bracelet to wear home. $35. All classes are prepaid. Call 799-0177 to register. New Earth Gifts & Beads at Legacy Place, 11320 Legacy Ave., PBG Walk the SWA Greenway Trail System. The SWA system attracts many birds, so bring your binoculars. 7:30 a.m. Contact: Alan Collins, 561-5860486. Public/Leisure. The Florida Trail Association, Inc. Trail Leaders offer these events for the public. For detail information surf loxfltrail.org. New adventurers are welcomed. Bhakti Shakti Kirtan w/Acharya PremShakti and friends PremShakti brings 40 years of chanting experience from around the world to this evening of ecstatic chanting, dancing and meditation. Enjoy the depth, power, and bliss of this beautiful spiritual practice. This evening will: relax your body with healing energy, expand your consciousness, invoke the pure love of your heart, and dissolve your ego into the bliss of the True Self. Bathe in these profound, healing energies of divine Shakti and open your heart to the Divine Presence. 7-8:30PM Cost $20 or $15 by 6/27 To Register or For More Information Call: 561-630-2280. The Jamar Enlightenment Center. www.JamarCenter. com 4595 Northlake Blvd., Villa Palma Plaza, Suite 107, 150 yards west of Military Trail, PBG, FL Connecting With Your Angels With Kristina Angelgate. Everyone is born with angels that are ready to help you when you ask. This is how they serve God, Buddha and the Universal Energies. Whatever our circumstance or background may be, we are blessed with the capacity to love, heal and transform our lives. During this 2-hour class, Kristina will show you how the angels can assist you with all areas of your life. There will also be an open forum during which all in attendance will receive a brief angelic psychic reading. Bring your questions and receive answers. Remember, you need to ask to receive! Along with her spiritual gifts, she has more than 30 years of spiritual studies,

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a bachelor's in metaphysics, ULC ordained minister, certified angel channel reader and certified angel communicator. As a spiritual advisor, psychic medium, & a workshop facilitator, she has become well-known & highly regarded in West Palm Beach and the surrounding areas. Please call 640-0496 to to sign up for this class. Changing Times Books & Gifts, 771 Village Blvd., # 202, West Palm Beach. www. changingtimesgifts.com. Please call 640-0496 to sign up for this class. 5:30 – 7:30 PM $20 prepaid; $25 at the door 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 11:00 AM -UMC 528 S. Haverhill Road, WPB. 561-686-0217. www.unitedmetaphysical.org Private Reading with Rev. Justin Terry, one of the youngest and considered by many, the most outstanding young clairvoyant mediums in the US today. His readings are very informative. He works with your guides, teachers and loved ones who have crossed over. 30 Minutes for $100. Readings are scheduled from 1PM-4PM. To schedule, email Amanda@unitedmetaphysical.org call 561-686-0217 WED/THU/ FRI 10AM-2PM United Metaphysical Church, 528 S. Haverhill Road, WPB. .

MONDAY, JUNE 29 FREE Laura Norman Reflexology Webinar – 8pm-9pm. 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. Location: The comfort of your home. Register online now at www.lauranorman.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 - 6:45 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. Private Reading with Rev. Justin Terry, one of the youngest and considered by many, the most outstanding young clairvoyant mediums in the US today. His readings are very informative. He works with your guides, teachers and loved ones who have crossed over. 30 Minutes for $100. Readings are scheduled from 1PM-4PM. To schedule, email Amanda@unitedmetaphysical.org call 561-686-0217 WED/ THU/FRI 10am-2pm United Metaphysical Church, 528 S. Haverhill Road, WPB. Spiritual Development with Rev. Justin Terry, Pastor, United Metaphysical Church of the Palm Beaches, gifted psychic medium. This class will discuss Metaphysical topics on many levels, focusing mainly on Mediumship and Psychic Development. Beginner and advanced students are welcome. There will be time at the end of class for meditation and sharing of insights. Suggested donation $10. 7PM United Metaphysical Church, 528 S. Haverhill Road, West Palm Beach. 561-686-0217. www.unitedmetaphysical.org. Energy Guide "Omar" Speaks With Channeling/Medium Elizabeth Margolis. Come meet Omar through Channeling/ Medium and author Elizabeth Margolis. Omar is a Highly Intelligent Energy Source that will rekindle your love for yourself as well as your desire to be and grow all that you are wanting to become during your life experience. Enjoy a fun night out while gaining Universal Love and Healing through this most enchanting Energy Source. All questions are welcome. This class will be driven by the attendees of the group. Omar will answer your questions in a forthright manner and will connect with you on a very personal level. The intention of this group is for the sole purpose of bringing love, light and well being into your heart. I look forward to meeting you and sharing Omar's wisdom in a loving environment. Elizabeth is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She pro-

TUESDAY, JUNE 30 Singing Crystal Bowl Meditations - Tuesdays 6:30-7:30pm - Please join us for a frequency shift, an energetic alignment with guided meditation. Relax, renew and enjoy. Enjoy the vibrations of the singing crystal bowls in this sacred space. Bring a mat if you’d like to lie on the floor or chairs are provided. Cost is $10.00 per person. You can follow us on Facebook for additional events at Facebook.com/crystalbowlvibrationalhealing or Meetups.com Loxahatchee Vibrational Healing. Unity in The Pines, 6073 Summit Blvd West Palm Beach FL 33415 Angelic Full Moon Enhancement w/Cynthia Hodges Expand your knowledge about the full moon and which Angel will help you capitalize on its energies. Learn about the crystals and The Divine Feminine that works with the spirit of the moon’s energies. 7-8:30PM Cost $22 or $17 by 6/29 To Register or For More Information Call: 561-630-2280. The Jamar Enlightenment Center. www.JamarCenter.com 4595 Northlake Blvd., Villa Palma Plaza, Suite 107, 150 yards west of Military Trail, PBG, FL

“Spiritual Wisdom on Relationships” Free Spiritual Café at 11:00 am on Tuesday, June 30th 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.

in Psychology. She is offering private sessions by appointment at Changing Times. Please contact her at 321-749-1084 for more information or scheduling. Changing Times Books & Gifts, 771 Village Blvd., # 202, West Palm Beach. www.changingtimesgifts. com. Please call 640-0496 to sign up for this class. 7:30 – 9:30 PM. Suggested Love offering: $10 - $15. Everyone is welcome. Zyto Scan today! w/ Jeremy Moser Are you seeking natural solutions for your health concerns? This quick and painless scan, using just one of your hands, evaluates your bodies energetic field and provides recommendations in an easy-to-read report. Invest in your on-going health & wellbeing! 1-5PM Cost $13 for 30 mins. To Register or For More Information Call: 561-630-2280. The Jamar Enlightenment Center. www.JamarCenter.com 4595 Northlake Blvd., Villa Palma Plaza, Suite 107, 150 yards west of Military Trail, PBG, FL

Soul Healing Weekly Practice With Marsha Valutis. Come learn and practice various Soul Healing techniques that can heal and transform any area of your life (health, relationships, etc.). These practices are designed to bring us into the soul frequency and vibration, and the Divine frequency and vibration, where great healing and transformation are possible. Soul Healing is simple, yet deep and profound. It may take time to more fully connect, integrate and comprehend the power of soul, and in fact, this is a never ending process. However, as we continue to learn and practice the power of soul, a cumulative effect happens and we begin to experience magical shifts and instant transformations. We then begin to understand Soul Healing. Join us in offering unconditional universal service; transform your soul, heart, mind and body. Leave feeling significantly better than when you arrived! Marsha is a certified Soul Healer and coach with a PhD

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ACUPUNCTURE Dr. Cynthia Zhang. MD (China). Acupuncture physician. (561) 414-0715. HEALTH IS WEALTH" Dr. William Larzelere, OMD, L.Ac., Acupuncture Physician. Boca Raton & North Palm Beach, Free Consultation & Energy Graph. (954) 650-0542, www.AcuOm.com

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THE ANIMAL APOSTLE The key for all creatures great and small is love! Specializing in pet sitting/house sitting and long term home caretaking. Blessing animals and the people who love them! Johnathan Bishop 561-827-7114. Jaibishop@Yahoo.com

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HEALING SERVICES Holistic practitioner offering energy healing, body work, aura cleansing, chakra alignment, African/Native American healing and intuitive spiritual consultations. Call Tahirah (561) 3056025 www.joyfulhealing.webs.com HEALING CIRCLE w/ Carolyn Cohen Come join us for a ‘Spiritual Date Night’ tm. 2nd Friday of each month @ Unity Church in the Gardens, Jupiter, 7:30-9:00pm. Suggested donation $20. For more information call Carolyn @ 561-746-4599 www.carolyncohen.net (This circle has been on-going for 7 years-all tailored for healing from the inside out).

HELP WANTED/ EMPLOYMENT Professional Nanny 14 years experience. Looking for full time position. Holistic, health conscious,loves being active with children, flexible, dependable,trustworthy. Excellent references. (561) 385 5738. Marieta032@yahoo.com El Sol is searching for a part time Kitchen Coordinator whose responsibility is to supervise

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the overall operations for the kitchen area of El Sol. The Kitchen Coordinator reports directly to the Executive Director of El Sol.Other duties may be assigned by the Executive Director. 7am-12pm Monday-Friday. Some Weekends, some flexible hours may be required Pay Rate: $13/hourWe are accepting applications for the Kitchen Coordinator position for immediate placement. Outreach coordinator El Sol, Jupiter's neighborhood resource center 106 military trail, jupiter, fl 33458. 561-745-9860 ext. 4104. We are currently accepting applications for LMT. Must have own transportation and be dependable and reliable to be on call during the week. Location varies. Apply by sending resume and experience to cafeoflifedelray@ gmail.com No phone calls please. Thank you. EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT for Commercial Real Estate Broker/Investment Banker located in Delray Beach. Candidate should be highly organized, diligent, superb listener with calm grounded positive energy. Compensation is base salary plus bonus. We are also searching for a SALES ASSISTANT to assist with existing clientele. Compensation for this position is commission only. Realistic annual income is $75,000-$150,000 in year one. Email resume to resumes@MeredithMergers.com No phone calls please. Licensed Stylist downtown Boca Raton salon Newly renovated/LED lighting. Uses all natural/organic/no-ammonia/no formaldehyde P/T or F/T Call Juli Edwards 561-891-7527. Busy Jupiter Day Spa looking to add Acupuncturist/LMT. Great clients & location- 20 years. 561-745-9944 –Tammy

HOLISTIC COACH Alicia Benova - european holistic coach in Wellington, Florida. Find your purpose, pursue your dreams and live fulfilled life. Master your fears and become free. Express yourself without restrictions. Awaken to your full potential and start thriving now with joy and gratitude. European Holistic approach to wellbeing with special focus on balancing energy body and chakras. Alicia is Brennan Healing Science Practitioner with over 10 years of experience with holistic energy private practice.

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HOLISTIC HEALING - THE WHOLE BODY, MIND AND SOUL Yoga, massage, meditation, energy work, mindfulness, touch therapy, enchanting embrace, body grooming for men, behavor health private one to one session 954-551-1366 yogishah- trained in eastern philosophies

HYPNOSIS Dr. Yafi Yair, doctor of clinical psychology, offers hypnosis for spiritual and personal development. Services include childhood and past-life regression, Life Path, joyful living, overcoming any personal obstacle, Hemi-Sync Plus Hypnosis, life coaching, and much more. Visit HealthyMindsPractice.com for more information, call Dr. Yafi at 954-471-3073, or visit Dr. Yafi at the spiritual center: 26 S.E. Fourth St., Boca Raton.

DOMESTIC HELPER/HOUSEKEEPER NEEDED â&#x20AC;&#x201C; DELRAY BEACH Busy entrepreneur seeks responsible dependable person to do the following: 1.Housekeeping 2 Laundry 3. Ironing 4 Grocery Shopping 5 Some Food Preparation. Requires approximately 6 to 7 hours a week. Pays $15 to $20 per hour. Candidate must live somewhere between Boynton Beach and Deerfield Beach. getJack@aol.com

HOUSE TO SHARE 2,400 sq ft private single family home w/ great views totally remodeled, in PGA National, animal friendly must love cats, wonderful for healing/transitional phase or alternative for assisted living. Depending upon your requirements, rent would vary. Call 561-601-7487

MASSAGE THERAPY UNHURRIED MASSAGE for relaxation and wellness, serving men, women, couples. Special $70 for new clients, 90-Min (outcall only). Visit WellingtonMassageTherapy.com or call Bill at 561-386-3560. MA54553 Deep Tissue and Traditional Thai Massage New client special - 90 minute massage $60, outcall only. 561.907.3068, MA26945

PERSONAL TRAINER FITNESS COACH

Are you stuck and canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t lose weight? Weight Loss and Nutrition Coaching to help you reach your fitness goals. www.confidencebeginshere. com or call 561-676-2249 Work with Susan to reach your weight loss goals.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZER De-clutter your home and simplify your life. I can help you decide what to keep and what to let go. I will organize your space so you can find what you want when you need it. Closets, Garages, Kitchens, Paperwork, Filing, Moving, and Unpacking. Professional, dependable and nonjudgmental. Phone: 561-670-1448 Kathleen@DunnOrganizing.com

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i shop groceries & gifts, llc grocery & gift shopping services delivered to you, same & next day deliveries 561-400-7696 personalized shopper with nutrition at heart

SPACE AVAILABLE Established spiritual health and wellness boutique in the heart of Boca Raton is looking to sub-lease a room 12 x 15, with use of amenities. Various arrangements are possible for sublet or part time share of space. Rent on a monthly basis. 561-367-8898

Animal sanctuary is open to having workshops, clinics, spa days.. camp days all for rental by the 1/2 day or full day and sleep overs. We have many buildings with cover and a/c and tables and chairs for 100 people can easliy 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 LOXAHATCHEE Room available for rent in Boca Raton. Room #1 10 x 14, Floor to ceiling windows, covered parking included, Call for details, Utilities included, Month-to-Month. 561-674-2766 You will love The Healing Center for Alternative Medicine. Our patients say this is a peaceful, uplifting. Looking for a Holistic Professional Practitioner to rent a treatment room in my office condo located at 16244 S. Military Trail Suite 120, Delray Beach. 561-498-1414.

STEM CELL THERAPY Stem Cell Therapy for Knee and Joint pain. Stem Cells harvested from your own body. Amazing alternative to surgery. Learn more: Call 1-800-249-7017

TRAUMA PSYCHOTHERAPY RAPID RESOLUTION THERAPY heals trauma quickly and painlessly. Recover now from sexual or physical violence, betrayal, grief. Satisfaction guaranteed! Visit www.DouglasSchooler.com 561-395-3033 DrSchooler@outlook.com

YOGA Open, release and transform during private yoga sessions with Karen. My 25 years of yoga experience will leave you blissed out! Beginners welcome! (561) 271-6980.

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AGAPE HEALING ARTS

Health & Wellness Center 385 Tequesta Dr. Suite 4&5 Tequesta, FL 33469 561-76 AGAPE (561-762-4273) www.AgapeHealingArts.com Dr. Keith Cini AP, DOM Acupuncture Physician Dr. Bella Cini AP, DOM, LM, LMT Acupuncture Physician & Midwife

AGAPE HEALING ARTS Health & Wellness Center provides natural, traditional & time tested healing modalities which include Oriental Medicine, Acupuncture, & Wise Woman Wellness. Therapeutic body work including Chi Nei Tsang, Craniosacral Therapy, Visceral Manipulation, Arvigo Maya Abdominal Massage, Tai Chi & Qi Gong. Herbal Remedies, Yoga & Meditation.

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

Deadline: 10th of the PRECEDING MONTH (e.g. Nov. 10th for Dec. Edition) Visit www.napalmbeach.com for pricing information AKASHIC RECORDS CONSULTANT QI GONG AND TAI CHI TEACHER ED DOLEZAL Fa Qi Si (Medical Qi Gong Healer)

561-450-9630 www.UniversalQiGong.net West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter

Know your life’s mission and achieve it with a paradigm shift through higher vibration by balancing your mind, body and spirit connection. Ed offers group Qi Gong classes monthly and private Qi Balancing sessions. Private Akashic Record consultations are available either in person or over the phone. On parle Français. Parliamo Italiano.

ALTERNATIVE INTEGRATIVE WOMENS’ MEDICINE HELENE B. LEONETTI, MD, FACOG, DABIHM 1 West Camino Real, Suite 202 Boca Raton, Fl 33432 954-592-4448 www.helenebleonettimd.com

LADIES, YOUR DOCTOR IS IN. TAKE ACTION; TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR LIFE. I am looking for a courageous woman. One who wants to take back control of her life. Conventional medicine stresses what is wrong with you. There is nothing wrong with you. You were born in perfect harmony and you’ve been offered only drugs and surgery to fix you. Natural holistic medicine stresses what is right with you and gives you tools to builld up: • Happy hormones • Vibrant energy • Natural optimal health • Positive self esteem • Peak sex Let’s get to work. Call me when you are ready to take a positive step in your life to heal yourself. Dr. Helene has practiced OB-GYN with a Holistic Medicine approach in the Northeast for over 20 years. She has delivered over one thousand babies as a Board Certified Doctor. She is a published researcher and a well known Author and Lecturer. Today, Dr. Helene is available for a holistic Integrative Medicine aproach for her patients. But-that is not the point! It is all about you! Now accepting patients for the first time in Florida.

ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE

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 FL licensed Acupuncture Physician, Sarah Smith offers gentle acupuncture, process 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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THE HEALING CENTER FOR ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 16244 S. Military Trail Suite 120 Delray Beach FL 33484 phone:561-498-1414 www.drelishaomd.com doctoresther@att.net

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

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AROMATHERAPY UNIQUE HOLISTIC BOUTIQUE Vesna Stankovic 561-705-8989 200 Lindell Blvd. # 917 Delray Beach FL 33483 UniqueHolisticBoutique.com Lisa Ruff 954-415-1871 LisasHerbsAndOils.com

Hand Poured Organic/Wildcrafted Therapeutic Essential Oils. Custom Blends and sprays. Tesla Metamorphosis Energy Healing. Iridology Consults with Zyto Analysis and Herbal Suggestions for ailments.

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.

CENTER FOR BRAIN TRAINING CENTER FOR BRAIN TRAINING “Alternative to Meds” Boca & Jupiter www.CenterforBrain.com 561-744-7616

Powerful help for ADD. . . . Anxiety . . . Depression . . . Mood. . . Sleep . . . Addiction. . . Autism. Neurofeedback helps break chronic cycles. We use brain mapping to identify underactive and overactive parts of your brain – and offer you a customized approach for making improvements. For more information and Free lectures, go to: www.CenterforBrain.com

CHIROPRACTIC QUARTELL CHIROPRACTIC 7100 Fairway Drive #33 Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418 561-625-5556 www.mindunwind.net

“Mind Unwind” guided meditation classes. Our guided meditations are 30 minutes long and you can expect a refreshed, clearer, more positive and focused mind. We are hosting morning, afternoon and evening meditations classes. If you mention you saw us in Natural Awakenings your first class with us is FREE.

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COLON HYDROTHERAPY A NEW BEGINNING

4273 East Main Street Jupiter, Florida 33458 (561)776-8288 www.colonictransformation.com Let’s make a new beginning in your life today! Call now for Colon Hydrotherapy and/or Massage Therapy Georgina J. Hine LCT, LMT, NBCHT, NCBTMB I-ACT Member/ Advanced Level MM26344, MA43268 Colon Hydrotherapy, is a safe, effective method of removing waste from the large intestine. By introducing a small amount Of filtered water into the colon, the waste is softened and Loosened, resulting in evacuation through natural peristalsis. I use FDA registered equipment from Dotolo (a closed system) and disposables. I also offer Massage therapy: Swedish, Deep Tissue. A quiet, peaceful atmosphere awaits for your New Beginning!

COUNSELING - EMDR YOUR HEALING AND HAPPINESS HEADQUARTERS Brent Berman, LCSW Brent Berman & Associates 900 South US Highway 1 Suite 101 Jupiter, FL 33477 201-621-2160 brentberms@gmail.com www.yourhealingandhappiness.com

Accountability, Forgiveness, Reverence, Humility, Discipline Holistic approach to counseling. Looking at the connection between the mind, body and spirit in order to nurture the area that needs healing. I am EMDR certified evidence-based which is a proven trauma therapy. Breath work, meditation and Buddhist principles incorporated. No problem too big or small. Call for free phone consultation.

DEBBIE STROMER CT, LMT

Ascension Wellness 1612 NW Boca Raton Blvd, Suite 5 Boca Raton, FL 33432 ascensionwellness@yahoo.com 954-579-7156 With nearly 10 years experience specializing in gentle colonics, she is knowledgeable on the raw food lifestyle (Hippocrates), juice fasting, detoxification, and deparasiting. Trained in Traditional Chinese Medicine, she also integrates acupressure into sessions along with massage. H-Wave can also be used in addition during a session to help move lymphatic and interstitial fluids for optimal results. Schedule your appointment today to start experiencing wellness the natural way. Packages are also available. MA#43431 MM#31912

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

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

COUNSELING - EMDR INSIGHT COUNSELING CENTER Roxanne Grobbel, JD, LCSW, RPT 2499 Glades Road, Ste. 305 Boca Raton, FL 33431 561-756-3477 www.RGrobbel.com

EMDR along with traditional counseling treats issues including: trauma, depression, anxiety, fears and relationship difficulties. EMDR accelerates the treatment of numerous problems. See our website.

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

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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

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.

HOLISTIC HAIR SALON GLISTEN ORGANIC SALON 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.

HOLISTIC HEALER BEA KOBRAN - HOLISTIC HEALER www.PlanetaryHealings.com 561-252-3707 Ascend Beyond Healing

Psychic Readings, Intuitive and Clairvoyant, Life Coach and Counselor SPANISH - ENGLISH - FRENCH Lectura Psiquica, Sanacion Intuitiva, Consejera y Life-Coach www.LimpiezaEspiritual.com

WILLY GREEN

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.

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

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

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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.

HOLISTIC VETERINARIAN CLASSICAL VETERINARY HOMEOPATHY Michael Dym, VMD 1532 Stonehaven Estates Drive West Palm Beach, Florida 33411 856-577-8064 www.doctordym.com Integral holistic veterinary medicine also affiliated with full service veterinary medical, surgical and diagnostic facility. Classical homeopathy, herbal and nutritional therapy. Vaccine and pesticide alternatives. Trained by Richard Pitcairn, DVM, phd. Office and phone consultations nationwide.

HOMEOPATHY POSITIVE NUTRITION OF SO. FLORIDA Wendy Cottiers-Pacella, Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner 4640 N. Federal Highway, Suite F Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308 954-306-3887 www.positivenutritioninc.net Offering Individual, Family & Group Nutritional Counseling, Food Sensitivity & Hair Analysis Te s t i n g. R e g i s t e r f o r complimentary newsletter. Offices in Ft. Lauderdale & Palm Beach.

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE PALM BEACH INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE John DeLuca, M.D. 561-537-2603 www.PBIMedicine.com Boca, Delray & Jupiter Offices Board-certified Internal and Antiaging Medicine. Integrating the best of conventional, preventive and complementary medicine to conservatively treat the spectrum of conditions from complex medical and pain syndromes [the difficult cases]to physician supervised weight loss and longevity. Specializing in regenerative detoxification, medical nutrition, and BioIdentical hormone replacement. Call for free cardiovascular evaluation.

HEALING HEART

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

HOLISTIC WAY OF LIVING NICOLETA SCHEER

Palm Beach Gardens 561-891 8684 nicoscheer@yahoo.com Nicoleta is a Certified Yoga Teacher, Certified Life Coach, Certified Reverend Reiki Master&Teacher and Certified Angel/Oracle Card Reader, an Entrepreneur and an Artist. Her outstanding energy and enthusiasm will guide you toward your wholesomeness and will empower any aspect of your life spiritually, emotionally and physically. Are you looking to bring to manifestation your dreams this year? To create a holistic way of living? To live in a Happy and Peaceful state of mind? Private and group sessions/classes available.

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INTERNAL MEDICINE AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE WEISS WELLNESS MD

Delia Weiss MD Internal Medicine Center for Traditional 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. Complimentary new client consult by appt. October only. Located: 200 Lindell Blvd., Suite 914, Delray Beach, FL 33483. Tel. (561) 243-8783. SW corner Fed. Hwy and Lindell Blvd., West of Walgreen’s at Lindell Blvd Suites, of Delray Bay. WeissWellnessMD.com. Delia Weiss, M.D. Internal Medicine.

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

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

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LIFE COACH SKYE HOWELL, MS, CLOAC

Certified Law of Attraction Life Coach Parenting Specialist • Grief Counselor Addictions Therapist • Reiki Healer 561-386-3808 www.lifecoachskye.com Live the life you desire. Create the love you deserve. Laugh your way to the bank. I am a self empowerment life coach, certified in Law of Attraction. I will assist you in discovering the power within you to manifest the life you want. My clients learn they not only attract more of what they've been seeking but are enjoying feeling excited about life in general. Complimentary first session.

JOANNE JULIA

Palm Beach, Dade, Broward 561-702-1876 Call or Text MedicalEnergeticsNC@gmail.com "The secret to a great life is learning who you are emotionally and physically." JJ JoAnne Julia uses a quantum computer coupled with intuitive abilities to teach you about the imbalances in your health, career and relationships that are keeping you from having the life you deserve. All emotional and physical issues such as depression, divorce, diabetes and alzheimer's have root causes that until discovered and the imbalances corrected can only be masked with drugs, surgery and therapy. Look and feel better. Get back in balance today and Manifest the health, career and relationships you deserve.

MICHELE LANDERS & ASSOCIATES Board Certified Life Coach Certified Hypnotherapist Certified Numerologist Author of The Tao of Numbers and The Year of Living Miraculously (561)333-9720

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

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

LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE & THERAPY BEVERLY DOWDLE, LMT, LLCC

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

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MASSAGE & HEALING

KUNDALINI MASSAGE

by Anya Deva Sol Oasis Yoga and Massage Studio 408 E Ocean Ave, Boynton Beach, FL 33435 www.ElementalTherapy.org 917-848-4807 Return to the Original Perfection. A powerful blend of classical massage and subtle energy work, directing consciousness of your body to fatigued areas to help heal quickly and naturally. Kundalini massage helps to relieve not only stress of large muscles, but the tension of smooth tiny muscles of arteries and veins, improves blood circulation in bone and cartilage, which results in faster regeneration of tissues and younger, healthier body. 10+ years of experience, excellent results with:Chronic pains, Autoimmune disorders, stress-based Cardiovascular problems, Arthritis, Sports injuries, Long-lasting stress relief and Pain management. 7 days /week 9am-8pm Incall/Outcall $80/hr. Call today to feel great! "Kundalini Healing Workshops every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, at 4 pm."

MEDITATION SCIENCE OF SPIRITUALITY

www.lovetomeditate.org English (561) 715-3996 ~ Dave Espanol (954) 646-1715 ~ Nestor If you want more than just stress relief and relaxation, meditation on the Inner Light could be what you have been searching for. Join us for weekly meetings focused on spirituality and meditation. No charge, no donations.

SARAHSPIRITUAL Radio Host, Spiritual Advisor, Medium, Teacher, Designer of Spiritual Products West Palm Beach FL • (561) 682-0956 SarahSpiritual.com ExpediteEnligtenment.com SarahSpiritual is a spiritual advisor, medium, educator and mentor for personal transformation. Sarah empowers through private and group readings, Spirit-channeled classes, training programs and motivational lectures. She is the founder and owner of the Expedito Enlightenment Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. The Center carries a wide array of multi-cultural spiritual products and Sarah’s line of self-designed, hand-crafted products. Listen to “Spiritually Speaking with Sarah” Wednesdays 7-9 PM on WBZT 1230 AM & iHeart radio; Tuesdays at 5 PM on W4WN.com & iHeart Radio / Talk 4 Media.

ORTHO-BIONOMY® YINI PEREL, LMT

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

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

NATALYA DURAND LMT

561-308-6220 FL Lic # MA26353 Wellington, FL www.Natalyadurand.abmp.com Spring cleaning of your body! Detox, Renew, Rejuvenate! Benefits of Lymph drainage Therapy: Reduction in edemas (swelling); Detoxification of the body Regeneration of tissue, including burns, wounds and wrinkles Anti-aging effects. Relief of numerous chronic and subacute inflammations, including sinusitis, bronchitis and otitis. Relief of chronic pain. Reduction in the symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia.Antispastic actions to relieve conditions such as muscle hypertonus and some forms of constipation. Deep relaxation to aid insomnia, stress, loss of vitality and loss of memory. Alleviation of adiposis and cellulite tissue. Schedule A session to improve overall health! Natalya Durand LMT specializing in Lymphatic drainage therapy since 1999.

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NATURAL CHRONIC PAIN RELIEF Holistic Well-Being 400 Royal Palm Way Palm Beach, FL 33480 561-922-7070 www.myholisticwellbeing.com

Relief for all chronic pain and headaches. Our holistic approach target the root of your problems to give you fast recovery and LONGLASTING relief. When other therapies have failed, we give you hope.

PHOTON LIGHT THERAPY PHOTON LIGHT SPA

218 Commercial Blvd, Ste 108 Lauderdale by the Sea, FL 33308 954-303-9585 www.photonlightspa.com

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

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Psychic Readings, Intuitive and Clairvoyant, Life Coach and Counselor SPANISH - ENGLISH - FRENCH Lectura Psiquica, Sanacion Intuitiva, Consejera y Life-Coach www.LimpiezaEspiritual.com

DEIRDRE ABRAMI

6th Generation Psychic Healer, Speaker & Coach Delray Beach, FL 561-READING (732-3464) www.DeirdreAbrami.com Deirdre offers in-person & telephone private intuitive readings, Weekly Psychic Development Class Series, Certified Angel & Mediumship Workshops & Spiritual Conferences. Vi s i t h e r s i t e f o r d e t a i l s www.DeirdreAbrami.com.

Photon Genius/Genie, BioMat, Infrared, Ionization, Nutrition, Facials, Waxing, Healing. “Comprehensive Body Cleanse and Detox” reduces stress, pain, inflammation, weight, Candida, parasites, heavy metals and radiation.

PSYCHIC/INTUITIVE HEALER DR. DEBORAH ARMENTI

PILATES PILATES SPACE FLORIDA Authentic Pilates & Holistic Lifestyle Solutions 4826 NW 2nd Ave. Boca Raton, FL, 33431 561.317.2835

Experience the difference Authentic Pilates can make in your Life at our state- of- the- art studio featuring GRATZ® Pilates equipment We proudly feature: Authentic Pilates lessons; Reformer, Tower and Mat classes; CoreAlign® lessons: Private Yoga instruction: Functional Fitness training; Holistic Wellness Counseling: Usui Reiki: Massage: Wellness Workshops; Clara's Boutique & Cafe featuring exclusive Fitness apparel, Jewelry, Books, Vegan supplements and more. Call about new client special. 561.317.2835 visit: www.pilatesspaceflorida.com

Dr. Deborah Armenti www.amysticalage.com Empower Yourself Holistic, Healer/ Health Coach Life/ Relationship Guide Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 954-802-3477 email: amysticalage@yahoo.com

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

REIKI DEENA ELMORE

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*Psychic Readings *Medical Intuitive* Medium *Clairvoyant* Consultant* Medium* Astrologer* Numerologist* Reiki* Guidance that helps you with when, what and why of past experiences. Guidance in present situation; answers to why re-occurrence's may continue; guidance on how to pave the way,for a more fulfilling future; help that will guide you on your path, which will empower you to a higher level of mind, body and spirit. Expertise include: Relationships, finance, family, health, past life influences, life purpose, path fulfillment, energy healing, spiritual health. Call 954-491-3103 or 954-802-3477

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

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Certified Holistic Practitioner/Reiki Master Joyful Healing Holistic Therapy 561-305-6025 www.JoyfulHealing.webs.com Katrina is a certified Holistic practitioner and Reiki master who is a mixed cultural healer (African/Native American) trained in the natural and shamanic healing arts. Sessions focus on complete relaxation and rejuvenation of the entire body, spirit and consciousness. Holistic bodywork consists of the use of essential oils and soft tissue manipulation that is a blissful alternative to a traditional massage. With a customized session, you'll leave feeling completely physically relaxed and in a state of total peace. Holistic bodywork for relaxation, crystal healing, Native American and West African shamanic healing modalities, ancestral assisted energy healing, chakra alignment, aura cleansing, bodywork for women's issues, intuitive life consultations, negative energy/spirit intrusion removal. Experience serenity and completeness today!

RELATIONSHIP COACHING LYNN KOMLENIC

Communication Coach / Life Coach Individuals ∙ Couples ∙ Groups 561.714.9553 www.palmbeachlifecoach.com Relationship Challenges? Dynamic 4-Step Process for creating greater understanding. More peace is available now! Call Lynn Komlenic, Life & Communication Coach today. $30 for 30 minutes. 561.714.9553 or www.palmbeachlifecoach.com

SOUND HEALING HENRY LEPLER

Healing Sound Guide/ Workshop Leader/Speaker Boca Raton, Florida - 561-251-3670 www.HenryLepler.com www.HenryLepler.com/cd/ On a longtime journey exploring his passion for healing sound, with special focus on voice, Henry offers sound journeys, healing circles, workshops and inspirational talks. For more info about Henry or to hear sample clips of his newly released CD, Creating Space: Journeys of Healing Sound, go to www.henrylepler.com/cd

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The Expedito Enlightenment Center is honored to host the Violet Flame of Saint Germain. The Center is the perfect one-stop spiritual oasis for your enlightenment. Shop the Center’s extensive array of incense, books, statues, crystals and multi-cultural spiritual products. Experience SarahSpiritual’s handcrafted line of spiritual baths, mists, oils and herbal blends designed by Sarah. Schedule a personal spiritual reading or healing session with SarahSpiritual. Attend spiritual lectures for your enlightenment and empowerment. Come bask in the transformational energy of the Enlightenment Center!

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

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Shanna Schulze 877-315-7226, Ext 447 EarlyDetectionIsKey@gmail.com www.btiscan.com Radiation Free Cancer & Inflammation Screening. Locations in south FL, west FL & SC. Injury documentation, determine origination of pain, evaluate nerve pathology, and monitor progress of current treatments.

WELNESS CENTER COMMUNICATING ENERGY WELLNESS CENTER

370 W. Camino Gardens Blvd, Suite 112 Boca Raton, FL 33432 561-212-6862 www.communicatingenergyinstitute.com Colleen A. Haney, M. Ed., Integrative Energy Therapist Individual sessions, classes, meditations, drumming circle, women’s groups and more. Eden Energy Medicine, Healing Touch, EFT, Nutripuncture, Peace through Surgery Program, Spiritual Counseling, Intuitive readings. Full spectrum integrative support and nurturing. Know your personal energy body’s needs and have the tools to thrive!

YOUR HEALING PLACE JEANNE ELLIS

Your Healing Place, LLC 561-706-2834 Yourhealingplace.jeanne@gmail.com License #MA29251 Discover your Infinite potential for healing & moving through life’s challenges with confidence and ease. Jeanne Ellis, Owner, has over 20 years experience helping people heal. Her qualifications are: * Licensed Massage Therapist * Certified NeuroMuscular Therapist * Certified LifeLine Practitioner/ Instructor * Certified BodyTalk Practitioner/Instructor * Reiki Master * Healer * Approved educational provider. For more info call Jeanne 561-706-2834. www.YourHealingPlaceFL.com

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Accredited Masters and Doctorate in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine 18 years of experience with ten in Western and Chiropractic Offices Trained in the USA, Europe, Japan and China State Licensed (AP 762), Nationally Board Certified (NCCAOM) Over four years training in the Far East in Healing and Martial Arts

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1505 N. Federal Hwy, Lake Worth, FL 33460

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