Natural Awakenings June 2020

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HEALTHY

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POWER UP YOUR BRAIN

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Ways to Boost Blood Flow

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Homebody Workouts

Getting Fit Without a Gym

ROLLING ALONG

HAPPY FOODS Feel-Good Eating Tips

RV & Van Living Made Comfy & Fun

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FAMILY STORIES

Help Kids Cope During Tough Times

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23 POWER UP YOUR BRAIN

Six Ways to Boost Blood Flow

24 EVERYDAY ADVENTURES 26 Taking to Vans & RVs for Life on the Road

26 FEEDING HAPPINESS

Lift Your Mood with Feel-Good Foods

27 DAVID HAMILTON

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Help Kids Cope During Tough Times

32 SOOTHING SEPARATION Helping Anxious Dogs to Cope

DEPARTMENTS 6 news briefs 14 health briefs 16 global briefs 18 eco tip 23 healing ways 24 green living

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WHAT IS ENERGY MEDICINE?

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or twenty years, now, in less publicized locations a dozen high tech instruments have been actively restoring clients to vital health and dramatically strengthening their immune systems. And this healing is achieved effortlessly, in pleasant, comfortable surroundings, in complete privacy. Energy Medicine is the scientific discovery that understands the human body is an energy system, emitting and receiving electrical and magnetic waves and oscillations. Any interruption in these frequencies can signal and produce a biochemical reaction which in turn can lead to physical pain or disabilities.

Years of scientific research in the U.S., Japan, Germany and Russia have discovered and proven the specific optimal frequency of every organ.

The technologies emit sound, light and modulated electromagnetic fields which stimulate activity and harmony at the cellular level. These frequencies signal the body to begin the self-healing process at the most fundamental level. The result is stress reduction, pain relief and rehabilitation towards optimum health. Clients have reported, even after a short series of treatments, deep relaxation, increased flexibility and large energy increases. All of this is achieved while lying or sitting comfortably, allowing light, sound and electromagnetic vibrations to interact naturally with the body’s nervous system.

Energy Medicine is the latest innovation on the path to effortless, efficient wellness. While Allopathic medicine treats symptoms, Energy

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Medicine treats the ultimate cause of disorders at the cellular level.

Energy Medicine assesses frequencies disharmonies in the physical body and treats those anomalies by the induction of frequencies that promotes the curative process.

One of the devices found in the most advanced therapy spas is a sophisticated electromagnetic frequency biofeedback technology capable of locating frequency imbalance anywhere in the body: in the digestive track, the circulatory or nervous systems. Another device provides a high level of oxygen inhalation while the client enjoys revitalization from infrared heat therapy. Celebrities are often the first to discover emerging technologies. Lady Gaga, for example has been open about her health challenges. She had stopped performing for years because of a hip injury due to rheumatoid arthritis. In 2017, she discovered Infrared Saunas, now her favorite pain relief method. The combination of Oxygen and infrared therapy provides the maximum support for absorption of nutrients while eliminating toxins. Combined with intravenous treatment of high dose vitamins, infrared with oxygen dramatically boosts the immune system and supports absorption nutrient.

In this challenging time of viral infection concerns, this strengthening of the immune system is a priority.

A third Energy Medicine breakthrough technology consists of a sub sensory micro current therapy which utilizes binaural beats to bring the body to a state of complete relaxation. The program provides the perfect auditory and subliminal frequencies to stimulate the valgus nerve. This signals the brain to produce Gaba, a substance that reduces anxiety. Since healing can only occur when the body reached the parasympathetic state of relaxation, the results are often dramatic, ranging from immediate relaxation to improved sleep and overall reduction of anxious states. This type of treatment has shown results for sufferers of PTSD, opioid and drug addiction and ADD related conditions. The WTA is recommending the use of this technology to their top players for rehabilitation.

Another technology combines various frequencies: cold laser, magnetism, LED lights and low ultrasonic therapy. The result is stimulation at the cellular level to reduce inflammation and pain, increase lymph drainage and increase vitality. Recent technological advances make these devices compact and portable, perfect for travel or increasing a person’s selfsufficiency in the home. Hundreds of protocols can address the specific needs of the user. For additional information on Energy Medicine technologies for treatment or purchase: Augusta Malacarne, Coordinator of Energy Medicine Hippocrates Health Institute in West Palm Beach www.hippocratesinst.org Cell: 561 632 2266 or amalacarne@hippocratesinst.org

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ALZHEIMER’S & BRAIN HEALTH

And since there is no treatment for Alzheimer’s currently, we need to focus on PREVENTION of dementia. There’s always so much discussion on a “cure for this” or a “war on that” that most miss the point. Most people forget it’s “more expensive to put the horse back in the barn, than keep him there.”

So, what can we do to prevent dementia and other degenerative diseases?

This approach is one we all need to be following to achieve good health. There are five factors of good health that may require a change in lifestyle: • Rest • Exercise • Attitude • Nutrition • Health Care

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y father died two years ago at 93, after suffering with Alzheimer’s for only five years. He stayed at home until five days before his death with my mother as caregiver. They lived in Vermont surrounded by friends and a wonderful lifestyle. My sister lives in California and I live in Florida – not exactly around the corner but helped as much as we could by visiting or attending doctors’ visits by phone.

Now my mother, who is now 90, lives alone in the home she loves, but is alone and lonely. In the past year her memory has deteriorated rapidly although her health remains. She may repeat herself four or five times in a ten-minute conversation and doesn’t remember if I called yesterday. Sadly, she recognizes that she can’t remember anything and that makes it even more frustrating for her. It is sad to observe and being totally impotent to help.

Last year we took her to a memory clinic where she was tested, and they started her on a medication which hasn’t shown much improvement. She still drives and has a few people looking in on her to make sure she is taking her medications and taking care of herself.

But it is only a matter of time when she will need to have someone move in with her to drive her to the post office, shopping and assist with ADL’s (activities of daily living).

My parents had a great life together for 67 years and both had longevity in their families. My father’s sister is 104, with no mental decline. Their aunt lived to 110! My mother’s mother and aunt both lived to be centenarians. I guess I’m lucky in that respect.

However, there are no definitive tests for Alzheimer’s and certainly no treatments – allopathic or alternative medicine. MRI studies combined with neurological and cognitive exams can rule out other causes of dementia, but only point to Alzheimer’s disease. But dementia is dementia regardless of what the definitive diagnosis is.

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For this brief article, we’ll discuss some of the nutritional changes that would be beneficial for overall health.

Detoxification is the first step in the process. That means stop consuming toxic foods and drink. Avoid white foods – sugars and refined starches, soda, processed foods, chemical additives and preservatives. These foods compromise your immune system and your health.

The next step is to eat only natural, free-range proteins, vegetables, fruit and grains low in lectins. Lectins are inflammatory proteins in most grains. They are also present in nightshade family foods: tomatoes, potatoes, eggplant and peppers.

I have been doing my best to prevent dementia by following these guidelines. I also take supplements prophylactically. The following supplements are important for the health of your brain and your body: Fish oil for EPA/DHA, Vitamin D3, acetyl-L-carnitine, phosphatidalserine, Bacopa monniera, Vinpocetine, Huperzine, and magnesium threonate.

I don’t recommend running out to purchase these supplements. It’s always best to see a professional to insure you are making appropriate changes and taking proper supplements. There is no guarantee that this will prevent dementia, but it will make you healthier!

Dr. Bill Rice has been in practice since 1977, as an acupuncturist, chiropractor and nutritional consultant. He currently practices in Palm Beach Gardens. For more information call Dr. Bill Rice at 561.439.6644 or email drbill@writeme.com

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atural Awakenings Publishing Corp. (NAPC) is entering into a partnership with KnoWEwell, P.B.C., and is a founding patron of the KnoWEwell collaborative. “NAPC and KnoWEwell are perfectly mission aligned,” says Founder and Chief Executive Officer Kimberly Whittle. “Natural Awakenings’ well-researched, practical information about the latest natural approaches to nutrition, fitness, personal growth and sustainable living played a significant role in fueling the wellness revolution. We’re grateful to collaborate with them.”

KnoWEwell is a 1% for the Planet company and received the Top 50 Healthcare Companies award from the International Forum on Advancements in Healthcare. Their purpose is to improve the health of humanity and the planet. “It’s one centralized, private, secure online platform to inspire and empower individuals with knowledge, evidenced-based resources and a ‘wholistic’ community to address the root causes of chronic diseases and achieve optimal health and wellbeing,” Whittle explains. “It’s a collaborative with personal and professional benefits for all in the ‘wholistic’ ecosystem: individuals, families, providers and organizations.”

NAPC Chief Executive Officer Sharon Bruckman says, “Our Natural Awakenings family of 60 publishers is excited about the new resources and opportunities this partnership brings to our community of readers, providers and organizations. We are honored to be playing such a significant role in the launch and future growth of this incredibly sophisticated platform which will result in tremendous benefits to members.”

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messages to our community Communicating Energy Wellness Institute Offers Covid Recovery Help in Boca

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ommunicating Energy Wellness Institute in Boca Raton offers an integrative approach to assist adults and children move through post-traumatic stress, and physical and health concerns regarding Covid 19 as well as all life issues. Our qualified and nurturing therapists include an Energy Therapist, Family Therapist and Hypnotherapist. Spanish is spoken by several of the therapists. Individual sessions, in person, by phone or zoom, meditations and group zoom sessions are being provided.

A mother’s group, senior citizen support group and prosperity/ money manifestation group are presently being formed to provide continuing support and nurturing during our recovery and on going daily life.

Free meditations, blogs and youtube videos for stress relief and more at www.colleenhaney.com Colleen Haney, M.Ed., EEMP, CHTP, Founder, Certified Energy Therapist and Eden Energy Method Practitioner and Access Consciousness Bars Facilitator, offers a variety of energy modalities to release destructive energies, assist in repatterning the brain and balancing the body. Each client leaves the session with tools they can use to assist their minds and bodies with maintaining a healthy outlook on life with new perspectives in thinking of the bigger picture and each’s role in life. Shift your energy, shift your life from depression, grief, trauma, anxiety or stress. Each person is regrounded, centered and nurtured into balance and wholeness. www.colleenhaney.com 561-212-6862 Email: news@colleenhaney.com Sabrina Romero, CCHT, CTHT, IHP a certified Clinical/Transpersonal Hypnotherapist enjoys helping people access their subconscious through Hypnosis to reduce phobias, emotional conflicts, and health issues from a past events magnified by Covid 19 or present day events. She also assists clients to have a better understanding of their life mission and purpose. She recommends the importance of meditation as a tool to help connect to inner wisdom and bring forth awareness and understanding.

The intention is to do it all with love and to empower the individual even through crises. Spanish speaking. www.sabrinaromerohypnosis.com 561-810-0660 Email: sabrina@sabrinaromerohypnosis.com Natalia Ramirez, M.S. LMFT., Marriage and Family Therapist specializes in helping families and partnerships improve relationships by assisting members to work through stress, depression and/ or anxiety by accessing inner resources for better communication, managing emotions, making better choices or conquering negative effects of past experiences. She is especially trained in diversity and cultural differences within families, blended families or varied lifestyle differences. Tools include Cognitive Behavior (CBT) EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS) and more. Insurances accepted, Spanish speaking. 954-951-8994 natalia_ramirez@hotmail.com 10

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Compounded Herbal Formulas

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e are living in a new reality.

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, people are practicing hyper-vigilant hygiene. We wash hands frequently, maintain social distance and are very careful with all contact. Scientists feel that this virus originated from uncivilized locations and unsanitary sources including bats from remote areas of China. Others feel that poor hygiene in the open markets spread the disease. So how can we ensure that natural products such as herbal medicine are produced to the highest standards?

I have studied in China and worked in both Chinese and American hospitals. As a result of this training, I am convinced of two things. One, herbal formulas must be custom designed for each individual. There is not one size that fits all. Secondly, the preparation and quality of the ingredients must be pharmaceutical grade.

I have been practicing Integrative Medicine with a specialty in Traditional Chinese Medicine for 25 years. I believe there are particular formulas, tested by modern research as well as the test of time that can enhance our immune systems. Many of these formulas are shown to increase our white blood cell count. Other formulas help with mood and pain. I have partnered with Palm Beach Compounding Pharmacy to ensure that these medicines are produced under the highest standards. A doctor working with a pharmacist under ideal conditions can create clean, reproducible formulas. All herbs are certified organic. These products are unique in their production. They are created for one patient at a time.

If you are interested in compounded herbal formulas, I offer Telemedicine and Video consultation. I may be contacted via email at the following address: rtiegen@antiagingfl.com. Dr. Richard Tiegen, DMD, AP Unified Health Systems, (561) 624-9744

Gardens Wholistic Health Center is Open

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ardens Wholistic Health Center and Dr. Bill Rice, DC, LAc, resumed their regular hours commencing April 13, taking additional precautions to protect the overall well-being of everyone entering their facility.

The front door is left open so no one has to touch it to enter.

Patients are asked to wear a mask to protect everyone. There is no waiting and all patients enter a sanitized room quickly. Dr. Bill sanitizes the table after each patient finishes treatment and sanitizes his hands before leaving the room. He tested negative and will write a prescription for the antibody test ($80 prepaid).

For those interested, it is well established that acupuncture and chiropractic care can be effectively used to boost the immune system by raising T-cell levels.

Location: 4360 Northlake Blvd., 2nd Flr., Palm Beach Gardens.

For more information and appointment, call 561-439-6644.

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We are all safe and happy here at the store enjoying assisting you via phone, text, video, social media, and more.

Turn your passion for creating beautiful spaces into a Feng Shui online business (At your own pace!)

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ave you been secreting wanting to makeover every nook and cranny of your home and office space to be more beautiful, tranquil, and productive?

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e are so grateful to those of you who have supported us in shifting toward eCommerce (check out how many new items are on our website) and placing orders by phone and allowing us to serve you as we personal shop for you. It’s been so much fun and allows us to use our intuition while we are personally shopping for you. In fact, we have been able to give you so much more personal attention and cultivate deeper relationships with each of you.

Although we would love to see you in person, we don’t have a date set to open to the public. In addition to waiting for the data to indicate it’s safe to reopen, much planning and preparation are needed to ensure we can keep staff and customers safe. For the safety of our customers, staff, and community as a whole, we ask that you also follow all recommended health and safety precautions everywhere you go, and to please stay home if you are experiencing any Covid-19 symptoms.

The Crystal Garden is focused on serving the community by expanding the product selection on our website (visit us online at TheCrystalGarden. com) and offering virtual shopping events, virtual meditations, and other classes via Zoom and Facebook Live. Most Thursdays we offer a Facebook Live Shopping Event featuring different categories of curated items. We are your personal shoppers by phone, text, and social media, and more.

We offer shipping and local pickup options for merchandise both on our website and on phone orders. We appreciate all of you who have expressed your gratitude for our efforts and have engaged in our online events and remote shopping.

We will keep you updated as the situation changes. We’ll navigate a gradual reopening over time with the same thoughtfulness as we made the switch to online back in March. At this time we anticipate that the first phase of reopening will look something like the following (at a future unknown date): • Appointments will be available in 15-minute windows, one person at a time.

• All Customers and Staff members must wear a face covering at all times.

• We will provide you with a clean pair of gloves as you enter that you will be required to wear while you’re in the store.

• We ask that you limit touching merchandise until you think you might purchase it. Containers will be available to place the items you touched but didn’t purchase so we can disinfect it before it is returned to the shelf.

• We will be installing plexiglass in the front showroom at the register and jewelry counters for added protection.

• Physical distancing at a minimum of 6 feet will be strictly enforced.

• All sales are final. No returns or exchanges. This is for everyone’s safety.

We really appreciate your support and understanding during these uncertain times. We love that so many of you consider us your “safe space” and a place to take a deep breath and center, and we want to continue to be that while protecting everyone.

Our current hours are Monday - Friday from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. We are closed on Saturday and Sunday.

Maybe you’re even starting to become aware of how our environment affects our overall health and wellbeing.

If you answered yes, you have a passion for creating beauty, tranquility and for helping others. Feng Shui is calling you into practice.

This June, let Lisa Alban be your Feng Shui Sherpa, taking you to new heights in your awareness, training you to not only learn the foundations of Feng Shui but how you can thrive in your dream career with Feng Shui certification.

Feng Shui is an ancient art and science that has modern and relatable applications in our environments. Our spaces should be supportive of our lifestyles and our goals. The practice of Feng Shui attunes occupants with their spaces, the environment around them and their holistic wellbeing.

Lisa Alban will be your personal mentor for a self-paced learning program consisting of live interactive weekly sessions over Zoom while you immerse yourself in our rich video and reference sheet content.

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Lisa Alban and cofounder, Steve Kodad are affiliated with the International Feng Shui Guild. Their school is rated Gold Standard by the Guild, and they are both Red Ribbon professionals (highest rank).

Receive a complimentary information session with Lisa Alban today, by requesting in an email to office@IntrinsicSchoolofFengShui.com.

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THANK YOU

To the healthcare professionals who are risking their lives during this epidemic, thank you for fighting COVID-19 on the front lines.

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Reset… Pause… Reflect

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o you feel like the last several months have been a dream? A reset button was pushed and this is what happened:

We got much needed time off, we were able to catch up on sleep, and our world began to change in so many ways. Mother Earth had enough and is allowing our planet to get healthy and clean, reminding us we are guests on this planet and we need to treat our earth accordingly.

We have been waiting for this Shift for many years; Lightworkers have been bringing in more and more light over the past several years, raising our consciousness to new levels. Our vibrations are being attuned to higher universal frequencies to re-member who we are.

We are pure love, so let us practice unconditional love, live in the present moment, respect others, have compassion for all. The time is here! Never in history has our world shut down. During this time, we have been given a do-over, a new start, an opportunity to slow down and just breathe. This is an incredible gift of living in the present moment. How are you living and using this gift?

You have lots of choices and the free will to change your thoughts, actions and outcomes. What we are seeing is people working from home, with meetings, classes, workshops, webinars, business, lectures and more on Zoom or similar platforms. We are learning to communicate differently. Our children are learning online, able to be home more with their families. There are more opportunities to learn new and different things. The children are using their imaginations, exploring our world, playing and laughing more. This is truly a gift!

If you are reading this and thinking this is not how your life has been, then continue reading for the other side is where you may have resided the last few months. Fear and worry have touched so many people, especially those affected or who have a loved one affected. Although it has taught us more compassion, how to help others, listen with an open heart and give support in many ways, does this fear and worry need to continue at the escalated levels it has been? If fear, anxiety, worry have kept you locked down, then the media has been allowed to harness your full attention regarding the virus. Instead, why not turn off the media, enjoy your environment, learn new things and take advantage of this awakening.

Neuroscientist, researcher, author and lecturer, Dr. Joe Dispenza, through his training in the power of neuroscience, epigenetics and quantum physics, believes our thoughts can influence our brain, body and mind. What if you could rewire your brain to not only create a state of total health…but to use your consciousness to command your physical reality? What if you could strengthen your immune system by changing your thoughts and feelings? This would help you to be more present, to make better decisions, to think beyond the limitations or conditions in your present environment. Dr. Joe shows how in his series “Rewired” on Gaia and YouTube. Additionally, there are many other resources available online on planetary awakening.

Accept this gift you have been given by the universe. Shine your Light to all you meet. Live in unconditional love. Then start today filling your life with positive messages, eliminating negativity, releasing fear and worry. Choose a new path; love yourself; live in this present moment, for your highest good and those around you. If you need help, reach out to one of the many healers, energy workers or experts in this field to help clear your thoughts, rewire your brain and be able to accept this gift.

Disclaimer by author: This article was written from the heart as an alternative way to see things. I recognize the devastation this situation has caused and send love, compassion, and understanding to everyone going through this world event.

Visionary, Energy and Sound Healer, Kathleen Haden is CEO of Good Vibrations Music Co. She can be reached at 561-318-1578 GoodVibrationsMusicCo.com.

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Palm Beach Woman Launches a New Self-Treatment System That Targets Muscle Pain

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yTrang (Mimi) Donahue is the creator of TPT Pak and owner of Drive2Wellness, Inc..

Drive2Wellness has launched its brand-new holistic home remedy system, TPT Pak, that helps target muscle pain and soreness throughout the entire body. The TPT Pak is a natural and effective way for individuals to take wellness into their own hands.

How does it work? To start, you only need a wall or a floor. The TPT Pak system comes in a nice package, including four quality application tools, including the first-ever made trigger point therapy ball and hot/cold gel pack holder.This brilliant concept has many multiple purposes. First, it keeps the solid, natural rubber massage and trigger point balls in place while in therapy. So, no more run-away or rollaway balls during a trigger point treatment session. You can insert the ball(s) to target one or more areas of tight muscles or trigger points.

The system gives the user the complete control of where to target the trigger points, the amount of pressure, and the style of technique with ease. Secondly, it is as effective as a foam roller, but easier to carry, store, and use. The package also includes a soft-touch reusable hot and cold gel pack that is specially designed for the TPT Pak pockets. The quality gel packs maintain therapeutic temperature for 30-60 minutes.

With regular self-massage treatments, it can help loosen tight muscles and release painful trigger points by promoting better blood flow and oxygenation.

Furthermore, the TPT Pak is designed specifically for those with limited mobility or flexibility. The unique design is versatile, as it can be applied around the muscle areas of the neck, back, behind the calves, feet or arms to administer trigger-point therapy all over the body.

The TPT Pak system is not a threat to the therapeutic industry, Donahue affirms. On the contrary, the TPT Pak helps individuals complement their professional treatments and stay accountable for their results. The TPT Pak is affordable, making it more accessible for everyday treatment. It is suggested to use the TPT Pak system 3-4 days a week for quality results. It’s a fair approach to staying active in between treatment visits to your doctor or therapist.

According to Gary DiBlasio, MD, a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation specialist states, “The TPT Pak can actually assist in preventative care or even lessen the need for more medication or invasive procedures.” “It is always recommended to seek a professional for medical advice or feedback, however, the TPT Pak is a way for users to be proactive in their holistic journey to wellness,” Dr. DiBlasio adds. In addition, Dr. DiBlasio sees the benefits for patients with neck and back pains, tennis elbow, sports injuries, trigger points, muscle spasm, fibromyalgia, and myofascial pain syndrome.

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Satisfy your Skin Hunger

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ow many weeks have we stayed at home to ‘flatten the curve’? What about those of us who live alone or in touch averse cultures or families during this period? We as humans are wired to be touch. From our birth to our death, a primary need for physical contact persists.

‘Skin Hunger’ is terminology used by psychologists to describe our need for physical contact. Its lack thereof can cause mental and physiological conditions.

Cruel experiments in the early 1900’s showed that babies with minimum physical contact would become sick and eventual die. Endorphins and oxytocin are chemicals released at physical contact. These compounds are mediators of feelings of well-being and happiness. Despite the weight of sight/vision and hearing/audition in human social communication, studies now show tactile/touch interactions can reliably communicate emotions. In fact, it has been proposed that humans may rely more heavily on such non-verbal forms of communication in times of stress.

Despite this centrality of touch to our social world, to date, little attention has been paid to the neurophysiological basis of its beneficial effects. [1].

Researchers recorded the activity of two key emotion-relevant facial muscle sites (zygomaticus major—smile muscle, positive affect & corrugator supercilii—frown muscle, negative affect) while participants evaluated the pleasantness of experimenter administered stroking touch, delivered using a soft brush, at two velocities[2] The rewarding sensation of touch in affiliative interactions is hypothesized to be underpinned by a specialized system of nerve fibers called C-Tactile afferents (CTs), which respond optimally to slowly moving, gentle touch, typical of a caress.[2] The velocities recording the most zygyomaticus major (smile) response, are representative of touch-strokes and techniques used during a skilled facial or massage! This is a ‘bonus’ considering the aesthetic improvements that one can gain during a facial or related procedure. Supplementally, targeted fusion massage can balance functional and systemic imbalances while providing that measurable smile muscle response, indicative of satisfying our innate skin hunger.

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In what might be good news for teetotalers, researchers at the University of Minnesota found that it’s not the resveratrol in red wine that increases the life span of cells of those following the Mediterranean Diet, but the fat in olive oil that activates the critical pathway which prevents age-related diseases. “This pathway has been linked to almost all of [aging diseases]. It’s the roots,” says Doug Mashek, Ph.D., a professor in the departments of medicine and biochemistry, molecular biology and biophysics. His studies suggest that the benefits of olive oil are most pronounced when coupled with fasting, limiting caloric intake and exercising. “We found that the way this fat works is it first has to get stored in microscopic things called lipid droplets, which is how our cells store fat. And then, when the fat is broken down during exercising or fasting, for example, is when the signaling and beneficial effects are realized,” Mashek explains.

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People that eat a vegetarian diet rich in nuts, vegetables and soy may have a lower risk of stroke than others with diets that include meat and fish, concluded a new study in the journal Neurology. Taiwanese researchers studied two groups of healthy people over age 50 that lived in Buddhist communities in which drinking and smoking were discouraged and vegetarian diets were followed by about a third of residents.

Compared to the meat- and fish-eaters, vegetarians consumed less dairy, animal protein and fat, about the same amount of eggs and fruit, and more fiber and plant protein. In the group of 5,050 people studied for six years, vegetarians had a 74 percent lower risk of ischemic stroke, in which blood flow to the brain is blocked, than non-vegetarians. In the group of 8,302 people followed for nine years, vegetarians had a 48 percent lower risk of overall stroke than non-vegetarians, a 60 percent lower risk of ischemic stroke and a 65 percent lower risk of hemorrhagic (bleeding) stroke. “Stroke can also contribute to dementia. If we could reduce the number of strokes by people making changes to their diets, that would have a major impact on overall public health,” says study author Chin-Lon Lin, M.D.

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Natto, a fermented soybean dish of Japan, offers postmenopausal women protection from bone fractures, concludes a new study in The Journal of Nutrition.

Studying 24 years of records of 1,417 Japanese women older than 45, researchers found that compared to those women that rarely ate natto, those that consumed one to six 40-gram packs a week had 21 percent fewer fractures and those consuming more than seven packs had 44 percent fewer fractures. Tofu and other soybean products had no effect on fracture risk. With its strong smell and sticky consistency, natto is an acquired taste, but is also one of the few plant sources of vitamin K2, which activates bone-building proteins. Other studies have linked it to healthier gut flora, lower cholesterol and blood pressure levels, and a stronger immune system.

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Try Chinese Herbs for Ulcerative Colitis A Traditional Chinese Medicine herbal mix known as Gegen Quinlian decoction, when combined with standard Western pharmaceuticals, is more effective in treating the painful condition of ulcerative colitis than pharmaceuticals alone, concluded a Chinese review of 22 studies that included 2,028 patients with the disease. Typically used to heal diarrhea and gastrointestinal inflammation, the herbal mix produced few adverse reactions and resulted in low recurrence rates, researchers said.

Green Up Cities to Reduce Violent Crime Well-designed and maintained green spaces in cities such as parks, community gardens and tree-lined streets lower the rate of violent crimes, make communities safer and keep people healthier, concluded Cornell University and University of Virginia researchers that conducted a meta-study of 45 papers studying the links between greenery and crime. In particular, more green spaces, such as community gardens converted from vacant lots, decrease gun violence, six studies found. But poorly designed green space with inadequate maintenance, bad lighting and excessive nearby traffic can help crime take root and spread.

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Maintain a Healthy Gut to Sidestep Colorectal Cancer In a study that for the first time establishes a direct link between the microbes inhabiting our bodies and the genetic alterations that drive cancer development, researchers from the Hubrecht Institute, in the Netherlands, have found that mutations linked to colorectal cancer can be caused by common gut bacteria carried by about one out of five people. By exposing cultured human mini-guts to a particular strain of E. coli bacteria, they observed that the bacteria induced a unique pattern of mutations in the DNA of human cells that was also found in the DNA of patients with colorectal cancer, implying that these mutations were induced by the “bad� bacteria.

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In news that may be useful for people dealing with the stress of the global pandemic, researchers from the University of London have found that just one week of practicing mindfulness—moment-to-moment awareness—reduces feelings of paranoia. The research, published in the journal Mindfulness, was based on questionnaires of 494 people, enabling researchers to find a correlation between paranoia and judgemental thinking. They found that higher levels of nonjudgement predicted lower levels of paranoia, even in individuals that had a predisposition for it. Then, 68 people were selected and divided into two groups: one that was asked to go through a prerecorded, guided mindfulness session once per day, and one that acted as a control.

The session consisted of a quick body scan, mindful breathing and awareness exercises. The results showed a drop in judgmental thinking and paranoia in the mindfulness group.

People continuously exposed to air pollution are at increased risk of dementia, especially if they also suffer from cardiovascular diseases, reports a new study from the Karolinska Institute in Sweden, published in the JAMA Neurology.

Researchers examined nearly 3,000 adults with an average age of 74 living in the Kungsholmen district in central Stockholm for up to 11 years. Of those, 364 people developed dementia.

The district’s annual average level of particulate matter 2.5 microns or less in width is high by Swedish standards, but low compared to international standards. Heart failure and ischemic heart disease both enhanced the dementia risk, and stroke explained almost 50 percent of air pollutionrelated dementia cases, according to the researchers.

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A surprisingly high voltage can be generated from raindrops using a field-effect, transistorstyle structure, reports a new study from the City University of Hong Kong in the journal Nature. A single drop can muster 140 volts, enough to briefly light up 100 small LED bulbs. The new design couples an aluminum electrode with an indium-tin oxide electrode layered with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), a material with a quasi-permanent electric charge. When a raindrop hits the PTFE/tin surface, it bridges the two electrodes and creates a closed-loop circuit that helps fully release any stored charges.

The technology could handle sustained rainfall, as well. If there are continuous drops, the charge accumulates and eventually hits a saturation point. Building rooftops could supplement some of the electricity used inside, and electric boats could extend their range.

The United States, Europe and China are growing “sentinel trees” in strategic locations around the world to receive advance warnings of destructive pests that could destroy native plantings. According to a study published in Plos One, “Sentinel nurseries represent one potential mechanism to address the current lack of knowledge about pests in the countries from where live plants are shipped and the threats they represent to native flora and crops in importing countries.” As global trade intensifies, the risk for accidental importing of and exposure to new invasive pests is a constant worry for entomologists and arborists, stimulating a search for new tactics to prevent future losses.

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Tofu Takeaway Isoflavones Lower Risk of Heart Disease

Observational research published in Circulation, the flagship journal of the American Heart Association, states that tofu and other foods that contain higher amounts of isoflavones are associated with a moderately lower risk of heart disease, especially for younger women and postmenopausal women not taking hormones. Researchers at Harvard Medical Schools’ Brigham and Women’s Hospital analyzed data from more than 200,000 people that participated in three health and nutrition studies; all participants were free of cancer and heart disease when the studies began. Consuming tofu, which is high in isoflavones, more than once a week was associated with an 18 percent lower risk of heart disease, compared to a 12 percent lower risk for those that ate tofu less than once per month. Tofu and whole soybeans are rich sources of isoflavones. Chickpeas, fava beans, pistachios, peanuts and other fruits and nuts are also high in isoflavones.

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Australian Wildfires Linked to Climate Change Australia’s devastating wildfires during 2019 and 2020 were at least 30 percent more likely to occur because of humancaused climate change, report researchers in a new study published in the online journal Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences. An intense heat wave was the primary factor in raising the fire risk, says climate scientist Geert Jan van Oldenborgh, with the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute. The study linked to climate change the extremity of that heat wave, which is 10 times more likely now than it was in 1900. Van Oldenborgh notes that climate simulations tend to underestimate the severity of such heat waves. “We put the lower boundary at 30 percent, but it could well be much, much more,” he says. The year 2019 was Australia’s hottest and driest since modern recordkeeping began in the country in 1910.

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Heat Converted into Electricity Researchers from Japan’s Osaka University have found how the thermoelectric effect, or converting temperature differences into electricity, can be best used to power small, flexible devices, reports the journal Advanced Materials Technologies. Future healthcare applications will require internet connectivity between billions of sensors, and the devices that enable them must be small, flexible, reliable and environmentally sustainable. Batteries are not optimal because continually replacing them is inconvenient and expensive.

Many researchers have optimized device performance solely from the standpoint of the thermoelectric materials themselves. “Our approach is to also study the electrical contact, or the switch that turns the device on and off,” explains Tohru Sugahara, the corresponding author of the study. “The efficiency of any device critically depends on the contact resistance.” Thermoelectric power generators are self-sustaining, self-powered and have no moving parts. Solar power and vibrational power do not have all of these advantages.

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Biking During the COVID-19 Crisis Regular Tips Apply to Pedaling

During the coronavirus crisis, biking is especially recommended, as it provides exceptional aerobic and cardio exercise, relaxation and because it maintains social distancing. Keeping in mind proper equipment, fitness, safety and other factors can make it even more fulfilling during thisdifficult period.

Choose the right bike. Those

designed for roads and pavement are generally lighter and have more gears than mountain bikes, which have more shock-absorbing features, plus more lower gears to help traverse inclined terrain. Urban and commuting bikes feature a slightly more upright riding position that allows better sightlines and improved visibility by motorists.

Use a bike shop with mechanics that test and adjust the bikes they sell, including determining the proper seat height—which facilitates proper alignment of hips and a full rotation—and the ideal distance from the handlebars to the seat tube. Back, knee or hip pain may develop if a cyclist has to stretch his or

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her legs to get to the pedals, according to the League of American Bicyclists. A biker doesn’t get proper leg extension if the seat is too low. The legs should be almost, but not totally extended at the lowest point in pedaling.

Safety takes many forms. Even

well-marked bike lanes don’t guarantee safety, so use caution. Some motorists are careless about entering bike lanes and don’t correctly stop at crosswalks or look behind before opening doors. Keep at least five feet from the sides of cars to avoid being hit.

Don’t weave in and out of traffic, always don a helmet, signal turns and watch out for runners and walkers. Use the stop signal (left arm extended downward) to alert bikers that may be traveling behind.

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Proper pedaling can help prevent strains. In addition to ensuring

they’re employing proper leg extension, it’s advised that bikers pedal a little faster in a lower gear; ideally, 75 to 90 revolutions per minute, which is easier on the knees with less muscle fatigue than traveling slower in a higher gear.

Routine maintenance includes

“cleaning and lubing the chain, replacing brake pads, and changing and fixing a flat tire,” according to major bike and outdoor retailer Recreational Equipment, Inc. (rei.com). The website has helpful tips on tools to obtain, along with basic information on bike maintenance, cleaning and fixing a flat tire.

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ads, lighten up. Yes, all dads project their own fears and hopes on their children. If Dad dreamed of becoming a first baseman for the Yankees, he’ll push Johnny into baseball, ignoring his son’s preference for woodworking. If Dad harbored hopes of being the next Hemingway, he’ll praise Mary’s poetry, and maybe skip a few of her tedious soccer games.

Those are the facts, ma’am. Dads have a habit of imposing their own success goals on their kids. It’s not built into fatherhood to let kids willy-nilly develop their own talents and dreams. Does that ruin the kids? Who knows? It happens in just about every family, so good luck finding a control group for the experiment.

There may be no hope for the kids, but how about the dads? What might happen if they notice this odd behavior and how might that lighten their own loads?

Most of us dads, most of the time, initially take on the responsibility of fatherhood— income, protection, education—with drive and purpose. We make compromises with our pre-dad selves. The sports car gets traded in for a minivan. Playing guitar becomes a hobby, not a professional goal. We sign on at the warehouse. New dads around the country are making these changes every day, and mostly with alacrity.

It’s later, when the perfect infant

becomes the complaining toddler or rejecting teenager, that the vexing notion arises that another life could have been lived. This form of nostalgia—for what never came—is bitter. The word “nostalgia”, after all, comes from the Greek for “the pain of going home”.

But by seeing himself project his dreams on his children, a father can also see how he’s holding onto a suspect belief that another life would have been better. With maturity, a dad can revisit his adolescent dreams; not nostalgically, but with the wisdom that comes with age. Did I really have a chance at the Yankees? Be real. Weren’t there two guys in high school alone who had more talent?

Asking these questions, a father might even notice that no one in the family measures his worth in worldly achievements. A dad is best remembered in his capacity for love, kindness, forgiveness, everyday strength and friendliness. Your child may know you’re a master carpenter. But what she remembers is that day when you gently showed her the right way to hold a hammer.

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Transformative Staycations

Finding Respite and Adventure Close to Home

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Weekend forays into natural and rustic settings can be ideal escape valves for people needing a simple, quick change of venue.

Camping, of course, is always an option, but for those that want to be in nature in a more comfy fashion, using “cabin” as a search word works well in websites like Airbnb.com and TripAdvisor.com. The option of glamping—or glamorous camping—offers surprisingly luxurious stays outdoors in tents, pods and domes; check out Glamping.com.

Getaway.House offers woodsy outposts in 10 locations equipped with “tiny house” cabins around the country designed for quick escapes from cities. “If you were at your desk in need of an escape, you could cut out early and be there by 6 p.m.,” says Vice President of Marketing Rachel Mansfield. The private experience, with no check-in desk or communal areas, enables it to continue operating safely during the pandemic. The cabins, designed to blend in with their natural surroundings, are equipped with food for purchase, stove, books, radio,

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parks, people can, for example, river raft in the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area; boat, fish and hammock camp in Jackson Lake State Park; and rock climb in Eldorado Canyon.

Parks can be discovered and trail maps downloaded by visiting TrailLink. com, run by the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy. It provides searches for nearby trails using parameters such as distance, types of activity and wheelchair accessibility.

Its smartphone TrailLink app is free to download and $30 per year for unlimited customized use.

State, local and regional parks across the country offer rich educational opportunities for kids and adults alike, including naturalist-guided activities, bird and botany walks, lessons in local history, ecology and geography, and more. Several states offer free admission to all state-run parks, including Hawaii, Tennessee and Illinois. State-by-state listings of fees and policies can be found at Tinyurl.com/StateParkPasses.

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taycations—sticking close to home for new travel experiences—was a growing trend even before the COVID-19 pandemic turned it into a practical necessity for many of us. Staycations reduce costs, minimize travel time and also lower our carbon footprint by eliminating international travel. Happily, they don’t reduce the pure pleasure of finding new adventures, exploring untrammeled nature, seeing the familiar with fresh eyes and meeting people from all walks of life. All of that is close at hand, and especially when compared to foreign jaunts, the price is right.

A good place to start is by checking out state and regional parks, often overlooked gems offering scenic miles of trails for hiking, biking, birding, fishing, picnicking and other activities. “Whether mountains, prairies, rivers, forests in the country or heart of the city, there is always a state park waiting to welcome you, no matter what kind of recreation you enjoy,” says Jason Clay, spokesperson with Colorado Parks and Wildlife. In Colorado

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firewood, fire pit and Adirondack chairs, as well as a map for local hikes and adventures.

“I did a getaway at a point in my life where I wanted some time alone, away from commitments, to figure out what my next chapter in life was going to be,” says Paige Conner Totaro, of Alexandria, Virginia, the founder of Unquote Travel, a web-based tour agency focusing on small group, off-thebeaten-track adventures. “You can change your environment without going very far, and that in turn can change the way you think about things. Little things like sleeping on the other side of the bed can help you shake up your brain.”

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Local Attraction Local-led excursions are another way to see our home turf through a new lens. Airbnb Experiences, offered virtually everywhere that Airbnb lists lodging, are one-of-a-kind tours and classes designed and hosted by locals with unique expertise. Experiences run the gamut from neighborhood tours on foot or bikes with athletes to museum tours led by local artists or art historians. Many include a hands-on learning component, like how to make mosaics in a community art space or cook a local delicacy from a family recipe. Similar tours and experiences can be found on TripAdvisor’s Things To Do listings. WithLocals.com, whose mission is “to break down the barriers between travelers and locals worldwide,” also offers foodie fun and off-beat adventures.

Kelly Kniewel stumbled onto tour

guiding after experiencing burnout in her previous career in the beverage industry. An Airbnb Experiences host, Kniewel now leads small group tours of Chicago, introducing locals and visitors alike to many of its littleknown facets. “I’ve fallen in love with my city all over again doing these tours,” says Kniewel, a self-proclaimed history geek.

She loves to take guests inside Art Deco and Beaux Arts buildings they may have passed before without realizing the gorgeous art and architecture that exists inside, such as the library-turned-cultural center, Chicago Cultural Center, boasting two impressive glass domes, one designed

by Tiffany Glass. Another favorite excursion is taking guests on a water taxi tour. “It’s a cheap and unique way to see Chicago. The water, both the Chicago River and Lake Michigan, is so much a part of who we are as a city.”

During the limitations imposed during the COVID-19 period, Airbnb and other websites began offering experiences online, allowing people from all over the world to connect and make pastries with a Swedish baker, draw with a Mexican cartoonist, learn about apartheid from a South African or experience a day in the life of an American Olympic bobsledder.

Traveling the World Without Leaving Home Hosting travelers can bring new meaning to a staycation, offering a rich opportunity for cross-cultural exchange without any exchange of currency. The popular CouchSurfing.com connects travelers with locals offering free use of a couch, air mattress or spare bedroom.

Available in more than 200,000 cities worldwide, it has 14 million members and sponsors local language exchanges, dance classes, hikes and dinners, so there are opportunities to make new friends and have new

experiences even without offering a place to sleep. (During COVID-19 restrictions, these activities were moved online.)

Similar organizations that offer opportunities for local hosting (including low- or no-cost lodging) include Servas.org, established in 1949, which stresses world peace and cultural exchange, and preinterviews potential guests and hosts to ensure safety; GlobalFreeloaders.com, a free registry for hosts and guests that do their own online screening and matching; and EvergreenClub.com, in which hosts provide a bed-and-breakfast homestay for travelers over age 50 for $20 a night.

An exciting option for homeowners is HomeExchange.com, a $150-a-year service that allows people in far-flung places to switch homes, either directly or through a staggered point system so they can truly live like locals.

John Fackenthal, of Rockville, Maryland, has hosted more than 100 couchsurfers from 29 countries, and loved every experience. “I had a big apartment in the heart of Washington, D.C., when I first started hosting, but lived alone and felt a little isolated. I wanted to bring back the youth hostel feel from travels in my younger days, where you’d hang out with fellow travelers and go hiking, share a meal or play cards,” he says.

A web developer, he recalls such memorable guests as a carpenter in his 60s from the Pacific Northwest that helped him with fixer-upper projects, a pair of pro volleyball players from the Czech Republic and two young women from China that prepared him a massive traditional Chinese feast “with all four burners going,” he says. “It’s restored my faith in humanity. I’ve encountered nothing but wonderful people, all with such different personalities and backgrounds.”

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and free-range chickens. All cabins date from the early 1900s, including an old dairy barn converted into a duplex and five sheep herder cabins. The farm is surrounded by a national forest, so many guests visit to enjoy hiking, biking, fishing, rafting and ballooning. “Families with children love to come and pick berries, collect eggs and pet the animals. We have rescue alpacas, sheep, goats, chickens and

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Agrotourism, in which working farms open the barn doors to visitors for day or overnight trips, has the added advantage of supporting local agriculture. AgritourismWorld.com and FarmStayUS.com provide listings for farm stays worldwide searchable by type, such as Christmas tree farm, vineyard, orchard, dude ranch or alpaca farm.

The 40-acre Taos Goji Farm and Eco-Lodge Retreat, in Taos, New Mexico, is one such venue. “My husband and I returned to the land nine years ago after many years working as professionals in stuffy offices. The farm has been developed for our family and others who wish to be close to nature and to live off of the land,” says co-owner Elizabeth vom Dorp.

The farm is open for paid guests, as well as to the volunteers known as “Wwoofers” that come through Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms to help raise goji berries, fruits, vegetables

turkeys,” says vom Dorp.

While the world may still be at the mercy of unfortunate circumstances this summer, travel is ultimately a state of mind. By staying open, curious and present, there are always new encounters and discoveries underfoot very close to home.

Connect with Washington, D.C., freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.

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Take amino acid supplements. “Consuming supplements

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blood flow. He advocates passing up meat for soy and fish protein, eating antioxidant-rich produce such as pomegranate, blueberries, spinach and kale, and consuming lots of nitrate-rich food like celery and leafy greens which are converted to NO in the body. He especially recommends beets—one study reported that in juice form, it increases nitric oxide levels by 21 percent in 45 minutes—as well as dark chocolate. In a Harvard study, older people that drank two cups of hot chocolate a day for 30 days had improved blood flow to the brain and better memory.

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ur brain has many well-known structures like the amygdala that detects danger and the prefrontal cortex that enables planning, but we often take for granted the 400 miles of blood vessels that push through a liter of blood per minute, carrying in oxygen and nutrients, and porting out wastes. “Our brains are highly metabolic organs, so they require lots of nutrients and oxygen to function properly, and those can only get to our brain when we have good blood flow,” says naturopathic physician Emilie Wilson, of the Synergy Wellness Center, in Prescott, Arizona.

When that blood flow is optimal, we feel energized and clearheaded; when it’s low, we feel foggy and listless. Low levels of cranial blood flow have been linked in brain imaging studies to strokes and dementia, as well as bipolar disorder, depression and suicidal tendencies.

The first imperative for healthy cranial blood flow is to make sure our blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol numbers are in a healthy range. Health practitioners can help us address that, as well as the conditions linked to reduced blood flow—heart disease, hypothyroidism, diabetes, anemia, depression and smoking. To boost brain blood flow, specific lifestyle strategies have proven to be highly effective:

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Eat strategically, especially beets and chocolate. Nitric

oxide (NO) is made in the endothelium, the thin layer of cells that line blood vessels; it relaxes the inner muscles of those vessels, maximizing blood flow. “The continuous formation of NO in the brain is essential to life,” says prominent pharmacologist Louis Ignarro, Ph.D., who received the Nobel Prize in Science in 1998 for discovering that humans produce NO and that it lowers blood pressure and improves

containing both L-arginine and L-citrulline are well-documented to boost the production of endothelium-derived NO,” says Ignarro.

“Adding antioxidants to the amino acid mix provides added benefit by increasing NO levels.” He recommends pomegranate extract, cocoa flavonols and omega-3 supplements.

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Move the body. Fast walking, running, cycling, swimming, ball playing, weight lifting and yoga all help improve cranial blood flow, says Ignarro: “Physical activity stimulates the production of NO in all arteries, including those in the brain.” In one study, women over 60 that walked for 30 to 50 minutes three or four times a week increased ongoing cranial blood flow up to 15 percent. Yoga exercises like downward dog and shoulder stands also raise blood flow in the head.

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Play music. Research using functional magnetic resonance imaging published in Scientific Reports found that blood flow in the brain increases when people listen to music they love, whether it’s Mozart or Eminem. In a recent study, Weightless, a song written by the British group Macaroni Union along with sound therapists, reduced participants’ anxiety levels by 65 percent and physiological resting rates by 35 percent.

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Do a chanting meditation. Kirtan Kriya, a 12-minute daily meditation that includes chanting, finger movements and visualization, “has been researched for over 18 years and has documented benefits in increasing blood flow to the brain,” says Krystal Culler, senior Atlantic fellow with the Global Brain Health Institute, in San Francisco and Ireland. YouTube offers several versions, as does the Alzheimer’s Research and Prevention Foundation (Tinyurl. com/12MinuteYogaMeditation).

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Consider acupuncture and craniosacral therapy. “Acu-

puncture has been used for thousands of years to boost blood flow, and it can also relax tense muscles in the neck and head, which can impair blood flow more than we realize,” says Wilson. She also recommends the gentle, hands-on-head approach of craniosacral therapy: “It can directly improve blood flow by removing restrictions, and it can also rebalance sympathetic and parasympathetic functions, which has beneficial effects on our nervous system and on blood flow.”

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

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any Americans choose to travel in recreational vehicles (RVs) or well-equipped vans with all the comforts of home—no hotels, just the open road and a tank full of gas. Cindy Jane is a Florida naturalist, vegan advocate, accomplished artist and wife to land surveyor Kevin Georgeson. Now 50 years old, she’s had a dream since she was 18 to travel the country in a van, visiting state and national parks, hiking trails and spending quality time in nature. She envisions setting up an easel and painting in inspiring settings. “It’s about getting out of that social norm of always knowing what the next day is going to be like, doing the same thing every day. I like a little bit of the unknown, the unexpected. I want to see things. I want adventure. I want the freedom that comes with going,” she says.

The couple purchased a 2018 Ford Transit van with low mileage and a little warranty left on it. Together, they are customizing it to create a comfortable home away from home to satisfy Jane’s wanderlust. Crafty and resourceful, they voraciously watch YouTube videos to learn the ins and outs of solar panels, electrical hookups, kitchen countertops, insulation and 1,000 other details that go into a suc-

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cessful buildout. They’re taking their time to do it right after investing thousands of dollars already. To document their progress and hopefully inspire others, they record videos on Jane’s smartphone and post them to her website (ArtfulVeganNomad.com).

Val and Nick Wheatley are veteran nomads, having travelled the world for almost four years in all kinds of rides, including the 1994 Ford Bronco they drove across the U.S. for six months. Camping outdoors was challenging, and they vowed never again to travel in a vehicle without a bed. They purchased a Ford Econovan to explore New Zealand and sold it three months later when they left. In Germany, where beautiful campgrounds and free public lots with inexpensive electric and water hookups are plentiful, a rented RV was the way to go. With experience, the couple has come to prefer converted vans or smaller RVs, thanks to their fuel savings and easier maneuverability in cities and on narrow country roads.

According to the Wheatleys, traveling and living in close quarters has its drawbacks. Cleaning out portable toilets and taking showers at truck stops can be challenging, but for the avid explorers,

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these inconveniences were always eclipsed by jaw-dropping scenery and cultural immersion in new countries. “Because we had wheels and time, we got to see some cool stuff off the beaten track that most people that were visiting for a weekend or week never see,” says Val.

Offering tips, tricks, candid descriptions and inspiring photography of their many world-trotting experiences, the couple’s travel blog (WanderingWheatleys. com) tallied more than 600,000 visitors last year. Through online advertising and affiliate programs, they earned enough money for living and travel expenses. “The world actually isn’t a scary place at all. People all over the world in every culture are friendly and welcoming,” Nick says.

For those looking to connect with fellow travelers, there are numerous recreational clubs that offer base camps, programming and social opportunities. One such club is Sisters on the Fly (SistersOnTheFly.com), an all-women outdoor adventure club founded in 1999 by Maurrie Sussman and her sister Rebecca Clarke with a penchant for small, vintage trailers that are restored and embellished by their owners.

With 9,000 active members and an organizer in each state, these resourceful and festive ladies hold more than 1,000 events nationwide every year, including fly fishing, guided tours, kayaking, mountain climbing, biking and more. “It’s about being outdoors and meeting amazing women. We love going into the national parks, taking back roads and visiting all the small towns,” Sussman says.

Living in an RV or van full-time has become an attractive option for many people, including college kids looking for inexpensive housing or retirees on limited incomes. “I think more and more we’re seeing people who value their time more than a bunch of possessions,” says Jane. “Maybe that means working less and living more frugally, so you see a rise in minimalism and van life.”

For a wealth of information on vans and RVs as full-time options, as well as in-depth interviews with van lifers, visit Bob Wells’ YouTube channel CheapRVLiving.

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Feeding Happiness Lifting Moods with Feel-Good Foods

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hether it’s a pandemic, a breakup or a busy day with the kids, heading to the kitchen for a carb fix or a pint of ice cream is a common knee-jerk response to stress. It’s easy to get caught in a whirlpool of poor eating when our bodies need nutritional support more than ever.

Sustained or chronic stress can reduce levels of dopamine and serotonin—neurotransmitters linked to feelings of both satiety and happiness. “When serotonin levels are normal, it leads to both emotional satisfaction and a sense of fullness after a meal,” says Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach Maria Marlowe, in New York City and Dubai. “Conversely, when serotonin levels are low, it can lead to depression and a tendency to reach for sweet and starchy foods.”

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healthier substitutes that are less processed can make a huge impact.”

Experts agree that concentrating on weight loss or super-strict diets during times of adversity might do more harm than good.

“Focusing on the need to lose weight during crisis will only do two things—make you feel guilty if you’re not eating what you think you’re supposed to and potentially make you eat more out of guilt,” says Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Jennifer Neily, in Dallas.

Opting for healthier versions of favorite comfort foods is a doable compromise that can prevent endorphins from plummeting after the usual temporary spike. “With the right ingredients and recipes, we can satisfy our cravings for sweet, salt, creamy or crunchy with healthier upgrades of our favorite junk foods,” says Marlowe.

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Eating to stay healthy during hard times can tickle the taste buds without a lot of invested time. Marlowe’s go-to favorites like homemade banana ice cream or chocolate truffles not only take minutes to prepare, but fortify

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the brain. For must-have salty favorites, she suggests opting for snack foods seasoned with unrefined or pink Himalayan salt, fresh guacamole, salsa, olives or pickles. Filling a seaweed sushi wrap with avocado can be a satisfying and easy snack.

For easy-exotic, Marlowe says, “I always keep coconut milk and unsweetened curry paste on hand to whip up a red Thai curry, my favorite 15-minute dinner. Simply add fresh or frozen vegetables and protein of choice and you have a satisfying, flavorful meal that is faster than delivery.”

Waddle’s healthy comfort foods include nuts of different flavors, dried fruits and baked Brussels sprouts with nitrite-free bacon, black pepper and a sprinkle of nutmeg.

“The food you consider comfort food is comforting because it’s familiar,” she says. “When you start eating healthier food more often, it will become comfort food. Just keep trying new things.”

Keep it Simple

The kitchen can be our greatest ally during any life-storm, but having a stress-free strategy is key, especially paying attention to emotional states. “Ask yourself, ‘Is it head hunger or belly hunger? Above the neck or below the neck?’ If it’s the latter and that’s truly what is desired, don’t deny yourself, but choose with conscious understanding. Savor the flavor,” says Neily.

Marlowe recommends easy meal planning and maintaining an eating schedule.

“This helps remove some of the stress and decision fatigue that comes with figuring out what to eat in the moment, especially with random ingredients in the fridge.” Food shopping can be an instant junk food trap.

Waddle’s approach is a sure way to outsmart impulse buying based on habit. She says,“Start with the produce department first. This fills your cart with fresh foods and your cart will be full by the time you get to the snack aisle.”

Self-compassion can be one of the most important, yet overlooked considerations.

“Regardless of what you choose to eat, be gentle with yourself,” notes Waddle. “The guilt of eating poorly is more damaging than the food.”

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David Hamilton on Kindness in the Pandemic Age

by Sandra Yeyati

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avid Hamilton has authored 10 books, including The Little Book of Kindness, How Your Mind Can Heal Your Body and The Five Side Effects of Kindness. He holds a doctorate in organic chemistry and spent four years in the pharmaceutical industry developing drugs for treating cardiovascular disease and cancer. During clinical research trials, he noticed that a significant number of people experienced health improvements while on fake, or placebo, drugs. This inspired a career change more than 20 years ago, when he became a writer and public speaker teaching people how to understand and harness the mind-body connection to improve health.

Have you noticed an increase in kindness during the current pandemic emergency?

I think so. In the past, you said things like, “Hello, how are you?” as a greeting. But now, when people say it, they really mean it.

There’s a sense of genuine compassion that I think is coming out in everyone on a scale that I’ve never seen before. We’re feeling empathy for people that are suffering, but also feeling empathy for each other, because we realize that everyone is in a similar place.

How do you explain this upsurge in kindness during social distancing and isolation?

We are genetically wired for kindness. The genes that produce the kindness hormone are some of the oldest in the human genome, like 500 million years old. So, our natural state is to care, to be kind and compassionate. But in life, we get caught up in everyday stresses and worries—financially, work-wise and in relationships—that often obscure that natural

tendency to care. When a lot of that stuff is taken away, people’s natural sense of kindness and compassion come to the surface.

Do you see an opportunity for a shift in collective consciousness?

Absolutely. We’ve been called to unify, to recognize that we are part of the same human family. There’s a global outpouring of compassion. We’re transforming, becoming more aware of our own kindness and the needs of other people.

On another level, I saw a meme that said, “It feels like the universe has sent us home to our rooms to think about what we’ve done.” There’s research that correlates an increase in viruses and parasites over the last couple of years to a loss in biodiversity due to human action, like knocking down rain forests and human-induced climate change.

Species extinctions are 1,000 to 10,000 times greater today than they’ve ever been in recorded history, except for 65 million years ago when an asteroid crashed into the Earth and wiped out the dinosaurs. Parasites, viruses and bacteria have nowhere else to go, so they’re jumping species, from bats to humans, for example. We’re being called spiritually not only to be more compassionate and kind to each other, but also to recognize the damage we’re doing to the planet and to be more respectful of nature, the environment and animals.

What are the positive physical effects of kindness?

Physiologically speaking, kindness is the opposite of stress. Where feeling stressed can increase blood pressure, tense the nervous system and suppress the immune system,

feelings induced by kindness reduce blood pressure, calm the nervous system and elevate the immune system.

Are certain acts of kindness better than others?

It doesn’t matter what you do. What matters most is that you do it because you mean it; you genuinely have a sense of empathy and want to help someone. All of the physiological benefits of kindness come because the feelings induced by kindness generate what I call kindness hormones, the most important one being oxytocin, which is a female reproductive hormone that also plays a big role in cardiovascular health.

Can a small act of kindness really make a difference in the world?

Absolutely. It’s been charted scientifically that if you do something kind for somebody, that person will be kind or kinder to five other people over the next day or two because of how you made them feel. Those five people will be kind or kinder to five further people, which turns into 25 people, and each of those 25 will be kind to five people, which takes it to 125 people’s lives that can be changed and affected in small and large ways three social steps away from you simply because of one tiny little thing you did.

Sandra Yeyati is a freelance writer in Naples, Florida. Connect at SandraYeyati@gmail.com.

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hen getting to the gym is not possible, there are plenty of options to explore for at-home workouts.

From finding fun ways to stay fit to getting loved ones involved, figuring out what works and committing to a few simple goals is a good start.

Although it may be hard to pull ourselves up from the couch during periods of adversity, sticking to an exercise program can help boost immunity and emotional resilience. “Not feeling like exercising is common during stressful times, but try to remember how good you feel afterward and the sense of accomplishment.

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Trainers agree it’s important to see working out and taking care of our health as an investment, and having a plan goes a long way. “You would never just brush off a business appointment if it was in your calendar and you knew you had to attend,” says personal trainer Chris Wong, in Oakville, Ontario. “The simple act of putting it in your schedule makes it real.

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Now you have a responsibility. Now you have structure.”

Stephanie Mansour, host of the PBS fitness and health show Step it up with Steph, concurs: “Once I started viewing workouts as my own personal confidence-boosting time, a lightbulb went off in my head and I became addicted to this time with myself.”

The Chicago-based personal trainer recommends lightening up. “Find something fun.

Do something goofy like dancing around.

Schedule this in and instead of ‘workout’, call it ‘pump-up time for me’.”

Getting outside and hitting the trails or walking every evening after dinner is a great way to get oxygen-infused aerobic time.

“Use outdoor space to your advantage,” says Wong. “I’ve taught boot camps at parks, and one game I like doing is Touch 20 Things.

Run around and touch 20 things at least 15 to 20 feet apart, but don’t touch the same thing twice. He also suggests doing sprints or bear crawls for distance exercise and step-ups on park benches or large rocks. “If a park is not available, similar things can be done in your backyard. Just have fun with it.”

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Exercising Outside the Box Working out with a different rule set offers an invitation to add a new twist to a usual favorite. “I personally practice martial arts every day, but that can be done in a variety of ways,” says Wong, pointing to gentle qigong, shadow boxing, breathing exercises, footwork drills and heavy bag training.

He recommends exercising every day, but limiting more intense workouts to three or four times a week. Cardio exercises such as walking and bicycling are a good daily choice, while high-intensity interval training workouts can be accomplished with minimal or no equipment. There are a variety of methods with timing elements that can be used to get a good workout. For example, with the As Many Rounds As Possible regimen, three exercises are done back-to-back for as many rounds as possible in a 10-to12-minute period.

Exploring free online classes on YouTube and other platforms opens up even more options, including yoga, Pilates and dance

classes. Many trainers offer virtual workouts over Zoom or Skype live in real time. There are also mobile apps with workouts available for download.

The Support Factor Partners or family members can help each other to stay on a workout schedule. “You can set up a chart for you and your family members to put a star or checkmark once you’ve finished a workout. Turn it into a competition, and whoever has the most stars at the end of a few weeks gets to pick the workout for the whole family to do,” suggests Mansour. Partners can also make a pact to take care of the kids when it is the other’s turn to grab some fitness time.

Being motivated is easier with some self-love, King reminds us: “You can begin something new by fully appreciating yourself with daily gratitude.”

A Home Workout Stephanie Mansour suggests this quick workout: 4 Run and march in place, punching your fists in the air.

4 Hop over a tile line on the floor and back. Both of these count as cardio.

4 After 60 seconds, add in some strength training, like 10 squats or half push-ups on your hands and knees.

4 After that, do 10 repetitions of an ab exercise such as crunches or toe taps.

4 Then repeat the circuit for as much time as you have. This adds aerobic and strength aspects to the workout.

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n these challenging times as our children struggle to cope with a swiftly changing world, one of the best things we can do is simply to let them know what strong stuff they come from. Decades of research show that children that know their family’s stories— especially how their parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and other forebears overcame adversity—have the ability to handle societal and personal trauma better.

“Family stories help children feel safe, secure and grounded,” says psychology professor Robyn Fivush, Ph.D., director of the Family Narratives Lab at Emory University, in Atlanta. “The stories provide a sense that they belong to something larger than themselves.”

In the midst of unsettling events, she says it’s especially important for children to know that the family has been through hard times before and persevered.

Emory research shows that children, teens and young adults that know more of their family’s narratives have a greater sense of control over their lives, more self-esteem, better grades, higher social competence, less anxiety and depression, and fewer behavior problems. After 9/11, children that tested high in measures of family narratives proved to be

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more resilient and less stressed.

Family stories can be of loss—“Once we had it all”—or of triumph—“We came up from nowhere”—but the most powerful stories are those that show both the peaks and the valleys, the hilarious escapades and deep losses. “Even simply hearing what other people wish they could have done differently helps to offer children a broader perspective to current experiences,” says Carrie Krawiec, a family therapist at Birmingham Maple Clinic, in Troy, Michigan. Accounts of the deepest trauma also prove formative: Knowing how their great-grandparents survived the Holocaust gave young adults a sense of gratitude, pride, courage and a greater religious commitment, a University of Pennsylvania study found.

Stories unfold easily at holiday dinners and during long car rides; even during an ordinary dinner, some kind of story—“Guess what happened today at the store?”—occurs about every five minutes, Fivush’s research shows. But summer vacation or days spent together inside a house provide a special opportunity for kids to dive deeper into their family background. For example, they can write an essay about a grandparent or aunt, write and

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direct a play with siblings, make a scrapbook, read history or novels to study events that took place during a specific time period, write a song or story from the ancestor’s point of view, research and draw a family tree or create a mini-documentary based on an interview with an older relative.

This is the quiz used in family narrative research, but Fivush cautions that the 20 questions are only a starting point, and many more can be created. Nor does getting the facts exactly right matter—those can easily be in dispute among family members. “It is the telling, the sharing and the listening that is more important than the story itself,” she says.

Do you know how your parents met?

Do you know where your mother grew up?

Do you know where your father grew up?

Do you know where some of your grandparents grew up?

Do you know where some of your grandparents met?

Do you know where your parents were married?

Do you know what went on when you were being born?

Do you know the source of your name?

Do you know some things about what happened when your brothers or sisters were being born?

Do you know which person in your family you look most like?

Do you know which person in the family you act most like?

Do you know some of the illnesses and injuries that your parents experienced when they were younger?

Do you know some of the lessons that your parents learned from good or bad experiences?

Do you know some things that happened to your mom or dad when they were in school?

Do you know the national or ethnic background of your family?

Do you know some of the jobs that your parents had when they were young?

Do you know some awards that your parents received when they were young?

Do you know the names of the schools that your mom went to?

Do you know the names of the schools that your dad went to?

Do you know about a relative whose face “froze” in a grumpy position because he or she did not smile enough?

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

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eparation anxiety is a common canine problem, diagnosed in as many as 40 percent of dogs seen by veterinary behavioral specialists. When the dog is left alone, it may serenade the neighbors, soil the house or cause damage. Stories abound of unstuffed couches, dug-up floors, destroyed window coverings and dog injury from chewing out of a crate or trying to escape through windows.

In an article on separation anxiety syndrome (SAS) in the Journal of American Veterinary Medicine, Stefanie Schwartz, DVM, cites several studies that agree on common risk factors for SAS in dogs: history of traumatic separation, inexperience with being alone, excessive greetings and prolonged departures by owners, relocation and changes in routine or family structure.

Symptoms vary in scope and degree, but SAS is painful for both dog and parent. Repeatedly returning home to complaints from neighbors or considerable damage can cause owners to surrender their dogs.

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to ensure that what seems like SAS isn’t caused by underlying conditions. Boredom, illness or canine cognitive dysfunction could result in actions and symptoms such as pacing or excessive salivating that mimic anxiety.

If SAS is diagnosed, owners must understand that dogs aren’t exacting revenge and should never be punished for behavior exhibited when they are terrified, advise veterinarians.

Natural Solutions

Human Tricks

A 2018 study in the Journal of Veterinary Behavior suggests that petting a dog for one minute before leaving may make the dog calmer during separation. Some dogs feel safest when left in a crate covered with a blanket.

The human attitude toward separation can be felt by the dog, as well, but some dogs simply need more help coping.

Changing the brain might be the way to go. Calmer Canine is a device that sends targeted, pulsed, electromagnetic field (tPEMF) signals to the dog’s brain. Unlike approaches like medications, supplements and cannabidiol (CBD) that have to be administered repeat-

edly as needed, “the dog gets two, 15-minute treatments per day for four to six weeks,” says veterinarian Judy Korman, at Assisi Animal Health, in New York City and Santa Fe, New Mexico. A 2019 pilot study of nine dogs that she conducted in cooperation with the North Carolina State University of Veterinary Medicine, which developed the device, showed that the tPEMF signals reduced anxiety and restored calm.

Exercise

“I’ve tried medication and natural supplements, and have found that what works best for all three of my dogs is plenty of exercise.

Long walks, especially in new locations with new smells, are a favorite,” says Kimberly Gauthier, a blogger at Keep the Tail Wagging and Dog Mom Style, in Marysville, Washington.

There is a physiological reason for engaging in walks guided by the dog’s nose. “The more the dog is able to take in scent, the more it triggers the seeking part of the brain, the more enriching life is for the dog and the more it calms them down,” says Mittsy Voiles, a behavior specialist at the Lake Mills Veterinary Clinic, in Wisconsin.

Food and Supplements

Good nutrition allows dogs to be more successful citizens. “If you make the baseline fundamentals good, it gives the dog the ability to think, process its environment and have less anxiety,” says holistic veterinarian Catherine Alinovi, at Healthy Pawsibilities, in Clearwater, Florida. Processed kibble with food coloring is doggie junk food. “Kibble Quandary: A Fresh Look at Pet Food,” at NaturalAwakenings.com, suggests healthier feeding options.

How a dog is fed can also have an impact. Putting food in puzzle toys facilitates a brain exercise that improves confidence.

“Dogs who spend part of their day working out puzzles are really engaging that opportunistic scavenger part of their biology,” says Voiles.

Commonly, pet owners are turning to the hemp plant derivative CBD as a calming aid. For those considering nutraceuticals, herbs and supplements, a holistic veterinarian can make recommendations.

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Diffusing calming essential oils may relax some dogs, but a mild scent for humans could supersaturate a dog’s olfactory organ, preventing them from smelling what’s necessary. Learning how to use essential oils safely around pets is critical. But the pacifying scent of natural pheromones that mimic the comfort of nursing are hard to beat; pheromone-based products in sprays, diffusers, wipes and collars can be found in natural-health stores and pet stores. “It’s effective for dogs who need to feel safe or when adjusting to a new environment,” says Voiles.

ThunderShirts, special blankets and Dog TV are tried by many, but no one option works for every dog. “When people try things and don’t get improvement, they should seek a holistic veterinarian who can help figure out what is going on,” says Alinovi.

Julie Peterson writes about wellness and the environment. Reach out at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com.

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RHODIOLA ROSEA Offering the best of integrative Eastern and Western Medicine.

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

William H. Stager, DO, MS, MPH,

FAAFP, FAAMA, FAAO, FACOFP dist.

Clinical Assoc. Professor, Dept. Family Medicine, NSUCOM Clinical Asst. Professor, Dept. Family Medicine, LECOM • AOBNMM Board Certified: Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine • AOBFP Board Certified: Family Practice • Cranial Osteopathy • Medical Acupuncture

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

Physician is a Medicare Provider 311 Golf Road, Suite 1100 West Palm Beach, FL 33407

Phone: 561-832-1894 Fax: 561-832-1590

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n this time of much stress, here is another immune and energy booster I hope you’ll enjoy!

Rhodiola rosea, also known as “golden root”, is a perennial plant with yellow blossoms and a rose-like fragrance that grows mainly in the high altitudes of the arctic regions of Asia and Europe. There are about 50 species of Rhodiola throughout the world. It was first written about in Greek literature in 77 C.E. and has recently been “rediscovered” in the last century for its’ many properties. Since 1960, more than 180 research papers have been written about it.

Rhodiola rosea has “adaptogen” properties. An adaptogen is a chemical that helps increase resistance and fight the effects of stress. R. rosea has adapted evolutionarily to the harsh climates of the cold northern regions by producing protective phytochemicals that in turn may help people and animals. In Siberian villages, R. rosea is still given as a bouquet to couples prior to their marriage to enhance strength, fertility, and to assure the birth of healthy children. Traditional cultures for centuries have used R. rosea to enhance and increase longevity, physical endurance and work, and treat fatigue, high altitude sickness, depression, anemia, headaches, arthritis, infections, tuberculosis, and cancer.

Of the 50 species of Rhodiola, only R. rosea has passed toxicological tests and been certified safe for both humans and animals. There are six groups of phytochemicals in R. rosea, but the two most important ones for us are rosavin and salidroside. When you buy R. rosea, make sure that it contains those two compounds, and usually in the ratio of 3 percent rosavins and one percent salidroside, which is their ratio in nature. R. rosea is officially registered and recognized as medicine in Russia, Sweden and Denmark. The normal dosage is 100-300 mg/day, as either a capsule or as a tea preparation. The toxicity level is so low in

humans that it would take approximately 235,000 mg to cause death.

It does not appear to have any interactions with other medicines, but since it is a stimulant, it is not recommended with other stimulants.

It may be best taken on an empty stomach 30 minutes before eating.

Without quoting the many research articles I found on R. rosea, I will list here some of its properties and abilities in brief:

HEALTHY LIVING

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• Antioxidant, immune enhancing, anticancer, antifatigue • Stimulates norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin in the central nervous system 5 (these all work in our brain, and are antidepressant in action) • Enhance cognitive, attention, memory, and learning functions • Weight reduction • Increase strength, endurance, and shorten the recovery from prolonged muscular workouts • Increase resistance to high altitudes • Normalizes heart rate after intense exercise • Enhances immunity: stimulates Natural Killer cells and B cell activity • Enhance weight loss with exercise • Increased physical and mental performances of physicians on prolonged night call • Enhanced thyroid and thymus gland function • Regulated menstrual cycles • Enhanced fertility in both men and women • Used by Russian cosmonauts to increase strength and immunity William H. Stager, DO, MS, MPH, FAAFP, FAMA, FAAO, FACOFP AOBNMM Board Certified: Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine/ Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine. AOBFP Board Certified: Family Medicine. Medical Acupuncture. Clinical Professor, Department of Family Medicine, NSUCOM. Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Family Medicine, LECOM Medical Director, Flagler Institute for Rehabilitation, Inc. 311 Golf Road, Suite 1100, West Palm Beach, FL 33407 Tel. 561-832-1894, Fax 561-832-1590.

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KEEPING KIDS HEALTHY & THE CORONAVIRUS;

A TCM Perspective On How To Thrive Through And Beyond - Part II

by Nancy Hiller, Acupuncture Physician, DAOM(c)

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ere at Acupuncture & Eastern Integrative Medicine, we want to put medicine back into the hands of the patient, as much as possible. Like indigenous peoples around the world, like my friends born and raised in China, your medicine chest should be filled with the basic “first-aid medicine” so that you don’t have to go rushing to the doctor (Eastern or Western) for everything – mild in nature. I like to see my injury patients for cold laser and acupuncture once or twice (golfer’s elbow, runner’s knees, tendonitis, etc.) and then send them on their way with stretches and exercises to keep them healthy without weekly treatments -- most do well with just once per month or once per quarter for “maintenance”.

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ized for “patterns and particularities” of our patients (and should not be prescribed by anyone other than a trained, licensed, board certified Doctor of Herbology or equivalent), there are several ‘one size fits most’ formulas or single herbs for mild colds, sprains, mild cases of anxiety, etc. Get USDA organic whenever possible and/or ask your Eastern doctor for a list of trustworthy brands.

Following are a few examples of good herbs to keep handy (and get some Yin Qiao San or Gan Mao Ling for mild colds with sore throat – researched and proven formulas with good anti-viral activity – “Evergreen” is an older American company, tried and trusted. There are also a list of/with picture location of points that work exceedingly well on children and for mild discomforts on adults. Kids LOVE learning these points and will be thrilled to “push the points” for

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Mom and Dad. Enjoy!

TCM practitioners are trained to look at each patient from a holistic, well-rounded perspective. From the beginning we are taught to see the mental and emotional, as well as, the physical signs & symptoms and how to calm first and allow the rest of the treatment to bring healing of the whole person. While we are by no means therapists, your Acupuncturist should be familiar with the “symptom” of fear or anxiety and how to quell it in any body of any age. After all, we are the “kookie” doctors that believe ‘needing extra attention’, ‘crying and whining’, and even plain old anxiety are all ‘symptoms’ of patterns of dis-ease. Depression, to us, is not a disease, it is simply one symptom of a Pattern of a Disease. For example, depression can stem from “stuck” emotions in the liver or Hep-C. The individual pattern diagnosis and

treatment of the disease is what works to heal, rather than to simply mask a symptom. An anti-depressant, while it can be helpful in the short-term, will not rid the body of a congested liver or Hepatitis-C. Secondly, whether through acupuncture, acupressure (for kids — needles are not used — and we can walk you through doing this at home or see “more to the point” on the COVID-19 page of AcupunctureMed.Org – there are also tips on immune enhancing soups, herbs, foods, and basic nutritional supplements)…. or dietary supplements & Chinese herbs, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) helps people of any age release stress and anxiety and reinvigorates energy flow within the body that can get stuck by prolonged feelings of fear. Children are especially vulnerable to extended periods of stress, because their immune systems are still developing. TCM is especially well-suited to build up and support adults’ and children’s immune systems, which can become worn down by too much stress. In a time when everyone is afraid of getting sick, no matter their age, a strong immune system is our best defense against illness and anti-stress measures will allow for the strongest “Wei Qi”.

Some well-known acupuncture/acupressure points for stress: Apply light – medium pressure (always comfortable) and breathe deeply while counting to 10 (kids, especially, respond amazingly well to many of these points): • Yintang – is the point right inbetween the medial ends of the eyebrows (not bridge of nose or between eyes, but, eyebrows) • Shenmen – ‘shen’ is the mind in Chinese and this point on the ear is used in war zones by our military doctors to keep soldiers calm and focused • Gallbladder 21 (Jian Jing) – on each shoulder you can grab a long muscle and you Probably have done this on yourself many times after a long day. Put pressure On the highest point of this muscle (a portion of the trapezius).

• Large Instestine 4 (Hegu) (*contra-indicated in Pregnancy) – the point is between the thumb and forefinger in the middle of the muscle at the closest point to the midpoint of the index finger’s metacarpal (long) bone.

• Spleen 6 (San Yin Jiao) – this is my favorite as it is also on my list as a great immune boosting point – it is located on the inside of the lower leg, just about 3 inches directly above the medial malleolus or ankle bone. You can slide your finger up along the posterior or rear side of the big tibia bone and at about 3 inches up your finger will feel a bit of a ‘ditch’. That’s it. Kids often feel this one the best!

An herb you may have around the kitchen is turmeric – this is in many anti-anxiety formulas for different patterns that you can use alone for calming the nerves and cook with every day!

Lastly, while the Western Medical World is still ‘waiting’ for anti-viral solutions, TCM has been the treasure-trove of anti-viral herbs and formulas for over 2000 years (please see research tab ‘anti-virals’ & short video on COVID-19 page of AcupunctureMed.Org). So, In

the wake of the outbreak of COVID-19, doctors of TCM in China have turned to tried and true Pneumonia-risk reducing and preventive herbal formulas and have also modified these anti-viral herbs for more specific herbal formulas to address distinct patterns and pathologies brought on by the coronavirus. If you or someone you know is affected by the coronavirus, you can, first, get to an MD or DO for testing and then contact us for information on these specific formulas. These formulas, as well as other well-known herbal formulas directed at supporting can fortify the lungs and increase the production of helpful T-cells and white blood cells to help the body fight off viruses (see Research tab).

But, back to the kids — no matter how your kids are experiencing stress, the most important thing is to make sure they feel loved and cared for, have a routine with daily ‘things to do’, and know their lives still matter and they’re making the world a better place!

A few last ideas - make good hand washing techniques a sport. Sing “Happy Birthday” while washing and don’t stop until the song is over (as we were taught in medical school!). They can also write letters, as we mentioned, or draw pictures to send to health care workers and/ or families who have been affected. Depending on ages, you could all organize a drive in your neighborhood to gather medical supplies to send to particularly affected communities. (of course, be sure to wear protective gear when organizing events in your community and follow the guidelines set forth by the CDC.) Through all this, make sure you’re encouraging activities that also have nothing to do with the coronavirus outbreak. Turn off the news, spend time with them playing games, maintain that regular routine you’ve come up with and talk about other things. These distractions may even be a good excuse for you to make a habit of shutting off your worries.

They pick up EVERYthing from you, of course. So, for you and your kids, it’s very important for you to maintain healthy SELF-CARE habits. The better you take care of yourself during this time, the better you’ll be able to care for those around you.

Lastly, remember, the sharpest families incorporate Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture principals into their lives sooner, rather than later!

The point is: get ready NOW to blossom in MAY! May your family stay safe and healthy during this unusual time, and know, of course, this shall pass, too!

Dr. Nancy J Hiller, AP, DAOM(c) FSOMA, ASA, NCCAOM. New: COVID-19 Blog with Up To Date information. How to NOT get CV19 & What to Do if you Do. TELEHEALTH HERBAL CONSULTATIONS AVAILABLE 561.223.1871. 311 Golf Rd. at The Flagler Institute Building, West Palm Beach, FL 33407

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calendar of events NOTE: All calendar events must be received via email by the 10th of the month and adhere to our guidelines. No phone calls or faxes, please. Email calendar@napalmbeach.com to submit online.

MONDAY JUNE 1

YOGA ROOM @CYPRESS CLASS ONLINE

Meditation Monday with Ho’oponopono 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM @ Agape Healing Arts. We will meditate with the Hawaiian prayer called Ho’oponopono. This Ancient Hawaiian Practice of Forgiveness can surely help restore harmony within, and with others. When: Every Monday from 12:00 - 1:00pm $18/single class or $60/series of 4 Gallery Square North, 385 Tequesta Dr #4, Jupiter, FL 33469 (561) 762-4273

TUESDAY JUNE 2 Classes held Safe Distancing Outdoors.

Happy Tai Chi: BEGINNERS, 6:00-7:00pm, Foundation Form practice. No experience required. ADVANCED TAI CHI CHUAN, 6:00-7:30pm, authentic Yang’s family form with martial art applications and pushhands training. Prior experience required. Both are well structured on-going classes, conducive to learning and improving fitness, wellness and happiness. Lovingly led

by Master Dr. Jennifer Yu, the MOMMA PANDA, 6th generation of China’s Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan Lineage, Int’l best-selling author, wellness-happiness activist and mentor. Love Donation if in hardship. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2601 St. Andrews Blvd., Boca Raton. www.happytaichi.org/class. Call or text 561-320-1120 for details or to reserve.

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SCHEDULE - Live Stream Yoga Remedy 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM - Please register UP TO 45 minutes prior to the class starting. You will receive an email with the link to join us LIVE via Zoom**All our classes are now being offered in our online virtual studio through the Zoom app. Please register at least 45mins prior to class start in order to receive your Zoom link.***We look forward to seeing you in our next class! Or click here, to go to the Mind Body website app to manage your account. Our Online Library is Here! Practice with us anytime and anywhere! CHECK IT OUT HERE Practice with us Live via the Zoom App! LIVE STREAM SCHEDULE

WEDNESDAY JUNE 3 TAI CHI & QI GONG @ Agape healing Arts 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM Led by Dr. Keith Cini AP, DOM. Dr. Keith enjoys sharing his passion with the World. A licensed Acupuncture Physician, Chi Nei Tsang practitioner, certified Tai Chi, Qigong and Mediation instructor with a broad range of experience utilizing Chinese, Ayurvedic and raw living foods dietary therapies. His base of knowledge continues in the study and practice of Visceral Manipulation and Craniosacral therapies.

He embraces the philosophy of holistic and integrative medicine where the best of East and West converge. His journey evolved from a All State high school wrestler, All-American football player at Hillsdale College, International Tai Chi champion, and registered yoga teacher to becoming a Doctor of Oriental Medicine Gallery Square North, 385 Tequesta Dr #4, Jupiter, FL 33469 (561) 762-4273

Freedom From Stress 7- 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays Experience the ancient Raja Yoga Meditation. This wisdom from the ages enables the soul to maintain happiness and peace no matter what the challenge. FREE. Delray Beach. Contact: 561-305-9382 www.brahmakumaris.org

THURSDAY JUNE 4 Classes held Safe Distancing Outdoors Happy Qigong & Group Healing: QIGONG CLASS: 11:45-12:45pm, new energy charge, 5-Element Qigong practice according to the season, then 1 of 3 Qigong forms of standing poses or gentle moves, healing sounds for organs, end with a short pose or moving meditation.

A profoundly joyful, healing and energizing experience! Lovingly led by Master Dr. Jennifer Yu. Master Yu, the MOMMA PANDA, Int’l best-selling author, wellness-happiness activist and mentor.Love Donation if in hardship. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2601 St. Andrews Blvd., Boca Raton. www.happytaichi.org/ class. Call or text 561-320-1120 for details or to reserve.

Live Stream Yin with Lisa Luther YOGA ROOM @CYPRESS CLASS ONLINE SCHEDULEThursday, June 4 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Please register UP TO 45 minutes prior to the class starting. You will receive an email with the link to join us LIVE via Zoom**All our classes are now being offered in our online virtual

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studio through the Zoom app. Please register at least 45mins prior to class start in order to receive your Zoom link.***Yoga Class Schedule We look forward to seeing you in our next class! Or click here, to go to the Mind Body website app to manage your account.

FRIDAY JUNE 5 ACUPUNCTURE HAPPY HOUR @ Agape Healing Arts - Fridays 12PM-1PM $37.50 per treatment (50% off) We provide acupuncture treatments in a warm and welcoming community setting at a happy hour price! BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Acupuncture Happy Hour is a wonderfully affordable way to incorporate acupuncture into your weekly routine. This special treatment features the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association’s (NADA) five point protocol, which can help with detoxification symptoms, cravings, insomnia, stress, and anxiety. We’ll meet you in our Community Room, where you can relax in one of our comfortable anti-gravity lounge chairs. Whether you’re in the process of recovery, quitting smoking, or simply wish for a healthy way to unwind during a stressful work week, we hope to meet you at Happy Hour! Gallery Square North, 385 Tequesta Dr #4, Jupiter, FL 33469 (561) 762-4273

SATURDAY JUNE 6 Happy Tai Chi: BEGINNERS, 11:00am-12:00pm, Foundation Form practice. No experience required. ADVANCED TAI CHI CHUAN, 11:00am12:30pm, authentic Yang’s family form with martial art applications and push-hands training. Prior experience required. Both are well structured on-going classes, conducive to learning and improving fitness, wellness and happiness. Lovingly led by Master Dr. Jennifer Yu, the MOMMA PANDA, 6th generation of China’s Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan, Int’l best-selling author, wellness-happiness activist and mentor. Love Donation if in hardship. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2601 St. Andrews Blvd, Boca Raton. www.happytaichi.org/ class. Text or Call 561-320-1120 for details or to reserve.

Happy Qigong & Group Healing: QIGONG CLASS: 1:00-2:00pm, new energy charge, 5-Element Qigong practice according to the season, then 1 of 3 Qigong forms of standing poses or gentle moves, healing sounds for organs, end with a short pose or moving meditation. GROUP HEALING: 2:05-2:20pm, sitting or laying. GROUP HEALING IS CANCELLED for now because of the Coronavirus. Lovingly led by Master Dr. Jennifer Yu. A profoundly joyful, healing and energizing experience! Master Jenniferfer Yu, the MOMMA PANDA, Int’l best-selling author, wellness-happiness activist and mentor. Love Donation if in hardship.

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2601 St. Andrews Blvd, Boca Raton. www.yuschool.com/class. Call or text 561-866-0852 for details or to reserve.

Sea Turtle Talk & Walk Programs - We will reconsider these programs mid-June. “Friends” Member registration will be taken by phone starting Tuesday, May 26 at 9:00 am Friend’s walk dates are June 6, 13, 19, 20 and 27 and July 3. To register please call

561-776-7449 ext. 102 Non Member registration will be on-line and sold as “tickets” through www.macarthurbeach.org. Price is $15 per ticket, non-refundable unless the event is canceled by Park staff Registration.

BUTTERFLY WALK Our butterfly walks are offered monthly on a Saturday from March to October.

Reservations required. Call Art Carton, Park Specialist, at 561-776-7449 Ext 109 for dates and times. The program is free with Park Admission. Meet in front of the Gift Shop. Bring your binoculars, water bottle, sunscreen and bug spray. John D. MacArthur Beach State Park, named for John D. MacArthur whose Foundation donated a portion of the land for its construction in the 1970s, is located on and just north of Singer Island, Florida in North Palm Beach, Florida. The park was first opened to the public in 1989. 10900 Jack Nicklaus Dr, North Palm Beach, FL 33408 (561) 624-6950 INTRO TO SURFING Ranger Rob instructs kids 10 years old and up and adults on the basics of surfing. Lessons will be on land and in the water. Bring your surfboard if you have one. Reservations required.

For more information and reservations call the Nature Center at (561) 624-6952. Free with Park admission.

John D. MacArthur Beach State Park, named for John D. MacArthur whose Foundation donated a portion of the land for its construction in the 1970s, is located on and just north of Singer Island, Florida in North Palm Beach, Florida. The park was first opened to the public in 1989. 10900 Jack Nicklaus Dr, North Palm Beach, FL 33408 (561) 624-6950

INTRO TO KAYAK FISHING Instruction for kids and adults of all ages on the basics of kayak fishing, a land-based presentation. Come and learn what equipment, tackle and gear are necessary to catch the big one.

For more information and reservations call the Nature Center at (561) 624-6952. Free with Park admission.

John D. MacArthur Beach State Park, named for John D. MacArthur whose Foundation donated a portion of the land for its construction in the 1970s, is located on and just north of Singer Island, Florida in North Palm Beach, Florida. The park was first opened to the public in 1989. 10900 Jack Nicklaus Dr, North Palm Beach, FL 33408 (561) 624-6950 INTRO TO SNORKELING Learn about the basics of snorkeling, including clearing your mask, proper fin and mask selection, safety, diving techniques and more. If weather permits, class may head to the beach to test equipment in knee-deep water. Reservations required, 561-624-6952, free with Park admission.

John D. MacArthur Beach State Park, named for John D. MacArthur whose Foundation donated a portion of the land for its construction in the 1970s, is located on and just north of Singer Island, Florida in North Palm Beach, Florida. The park was first opened to the public in 1989. 10900 Jack Nicklaus Dr, North Palm Beach, FL 33408 (561) 624-6950

TUESDAY JUNE 9 Classes held Safe Distancing Outdoors. Happy Tai Chi: BEGINNERS, 6:00-7:00pm, Foundation Form practice. No experience required. ADVANCED TAI

CHI CHUAN, 6:00-7:30pm, authentic Yang’s family form with martial art applications and push-hands training. Prior experience required. Both are well structured on-going classes, conducive to learning and improving fitness, wellness and happiness. Lovingly led by Master Dr. Jennifer Yu, the MOMMA PANDA, 6th generation of China’s Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan Lineage, Int’l best-selling author, wellness-happiness activist and mentor. Love Donation if in hardship. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2601 St. Andrews Blvd., Boca Raton. www.happytaichi.org/class. Call or text 561-320-1120 for details or to reserve.

THURSDAY JUNE 11 Classes held Safe Distancing Outdoors. Happy Qigong & Group Healing: QIGONG CLASS: 11:4512:45pm, new energy charge, 5-Element Qigong practice according to the season, then 1 of 3 Qigong forms of standing poses or gentle moves, healing sounds for organs, end with a short pose or moving meditation.

A profoundly joyful, healing and energizing experience! Lovingly led by Master Dr. Jennifer Yu. Master Yu, the MOMMA PANDA, Int’l best-selling author, wellness-happiness activist and mentor.Love Donation if in hardship. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2601 St. Andrews Blvd., Boca Raton. www.happytaichi.org/ class. Call or text 561-320-1120 for details or to reserve.

YOGA ED TRAINING PART 1 FOUNDATIONS: AGES 3-12 Thu, Jun 11, 20209:00 AM & Sun, Jun 14, 2020 5:00 PM. Yoga Ed: The Professional Institute is a comprehensive training program designed for individu-

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als inspired to integrate yoga for children and teens into academic environments.

Certified by the Yoga Alliance, our program focuses on the evidence-based physical, mental, and emotional benefits yoga can provide for children and teens. Upon completion of our institutes, you will be fully equipped with tools to help students build a lifetime of health and wellness through the practice of yoga. Professional institute 1 Foundations: Teaching Children’s Yoga Equips you with the basic principles and tools needed to effectively teach children in an academic environment. You will learn yoga techniques to promote children’s physical, mental, and emotional health. Emphasis is placed on learning how to read and relate to children through understanding child development, anatomy, physiology, and learning domains. From this transformational training, you will emerge with the ability to effectively tailor yoga classes to meet children’s varying needs. Focus: Ages 3 to 12 / Grades Pre-K to 5th Dates: June 11 -14 (9a- 5p) $650 1559 Cypress Drive, Jupiter, FL 33469 email + follow us

FRIDAY JUNE 12 June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, a time to educate the community about Alzheimer’s and dementia. On June 12, the Florida chapters of the Alzheimer’s Association will host a free educational event for people with early-stage dementia, caregivers, professionals and the community. The Dementia Research and Policy Summit: Diversity an Important Frontier in Alzheimer’s Research will feature keynote speaker Carl V. Hill Ph.D., MPH. In addition to Hill, the summit will feature Secretary Richard Prudom of the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and program manager Amy Schenk, RN, BSN, MSEd, CDP, a certified dementia practitioner. The interactive virtual summit will begin at 1 p.m. ET. Participants will be able to ask questions during a Q&A portion. There is no cost to attend but registration is required. Register online at alz.org/crf or call 800.272.3900.

SATURDAY JUNE 13 Happy Tai Chi: BEGINNERS, 11:00am-12:00pm, Foundation Form practice. No experience required. ADVANCED TAI CHI CHUAN, 11:00am-12:30pm, authentic Yang’s family form with martial art applications and push-hands training.

Prior experience required. Both are well structured on-going classes, conducive to learning and improving fitness, wellness and happiness. Lovingly led by Master Dr. Jennifer Yu, the MOMMA PANDA, 6th generation of China’s Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan, Int’l best-selling author, wellness-happiness activist and mentor. Love Donation if in hardship. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2601 St. Andrews Blvd, Boca Raton. www.happytaichi.org/class. Text or Call 561-320-1120 for details or to reserve.

Happy Qigong & Group Healing: QIGONG CLASS: 1:00-2:00pm, new energy charge, 5-Element Qigong practice according to the season, then 1 of 3 Qigong forms of standing poses or gentle moves, healing sounds for organs, end with a short pose or moving meditation. GROUP HEALING: 2:05-2:20pm, sitting or laying. GROUP HEALING IS CANCELLED for now because of the Coronavirus. Lovingly led by Master Dr. Jennifer Yu. A profoundly joyful, healing and energizing experience! Master Jenniferfer Yu, the MOMMA PANDA, Int’l best-selling author, wellness-happiness activist and mentor. Love Donation if in hardship. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2601 St. Andrews Blvd, Boca Raton. www.yuschool.com/class. Call or text 561-866-0852 for details or to reserve.

SUNDAY JUNE 14 YOGA ED TRAINING PART 1 FOUNDATIONS: AGES 3-12. Sun, Jun 14, 2020 5:00 PM. Yoga Ed: The Professional Institute is a comprehensive training program designed for individuals inspired to integrate yoga for children and teens into academic environments. Certified by the Yoga Alliance, our program focuses on the evidence-based physical, mental, and emotional benefits yoga can provide for children and teens. Upon completion of our institutes, you will be fully equipped with tools to help students build a lifetime of health and wellness through the practice of yoga. Professional institute 1 Foundations: Teaching Children’s Yoga Equips you with the basic principles and tools needed to effectively teach children in an academic environment. You will learn yoga techniques to promote children’s physical, mental, and emotional health. Emphasis is placed on learning how to read and relate to children through understanding child development, anatomy, physiology, and learning domains. From this transformational training, you will emerge with the ability to effectively tailor yoga classes to meet children’s varying needs. Focus: Ages 3 to 12 / Grades Pre-K to 5th Dates: June 11 -14 (9a- 5p) $650 1559 Cypress Drive, Jupiter, FL 33469 | email + follow us

TUESDAY JUNE 16 The 3 M’s with Lisa Luther - Mantra, Movement and Meditation. 8:30 AM – 09:30 AM This practice is designed to help students use repetition as a vehicle to move into meditation. Mantra is a word, group of words or sound repeated that promotes focus and concentration. They may hold specific meaning or when spoken serve to invoke an overall feeling or sensation within the user. In this class, movement will be introduced through a flowing sequence that utilizes repetitive movements to open the body both physically and energetically to prepare for seated meditation. Each class ends with a guided 15 min meditation practice. The combination of the 3 practice creates a powerful tool for self-inquiry and awareness. Please register UP TO 45 minutes prior to the class starting. You will receive an email with the link to join us LIVE via Zoom**All our classes are now being offered in our online virtual studio through the Zoom app. Please register at least 45mins prior to class start in order to receive your Zoom link.***Yoga Class Schedule We look forward to seeing you in our next class! Or click here, to go to the Mind Body website app to manage your account.

Classes held Safe Distancing Outdoors. Happy Tai Chi: BEGINNERS, 6:007:00pm, Foundation Form practice. No experience required. ADVANCED TAI CHI CHUAN, 6:00-7:30pm, authentic Yang’s family form with martial art applications and push-hands training. Prior experience required. Both are well structured on-going classes, conducive to learning and improving fitness, wellness and happiness. Lovingly led by Master Dr. Jennifer Yu, the MOMMA PANDA, 6th generation of China’s Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan Lineage, Int’l best-selling author, wellness-happiness activist and mentor. Love Donation if in hardship. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2601 St. Andrews Blvd., Boca Raton. www.happytaichi.org/class. Call or text 561-320-1120 for details or to reserve.

Classes held Safe Distancing Outdoors. Happy Qigong & Group Healing: QI-

GONG CLASS: 11:45-12:45pm, new energy charge, 5-Element Qigong practice according to the season, then 1 of 3 Qigong forms of standing poses or gentle moves, healing sounds for organs, end with a short pose or moving meditation. A profoundly joyful, healing and energizing experience! Lovingly led by Master Dr. Jennifer Yu. Master Yu, the MOMMA PANDA, Int’l best-selling author, wellness-happiness activist and mentor.Love Donation if in hardship. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2601 St. Andrews Blvd., Boca Raton. www.happytaichi.org/class. Call or text 561-320-1120 for details or to reserve.

ONLINE YOGA ROOM @ CYPRESS The Yoga Remedy with Sara Eavenson.

09:00 AM – 10:15 AM The Yoga Remedy is a powerful alignment-based Hatha Yoga practice that draws from the teachings of Yoga, Tantra and Ayruveda. Each practice includes poses, breathwork and meditation. All are sequenced to have a specific energetic effect on body, mind and heart.

SATURDAY JUNE 20 Happy Tai Chi: BEGINNERS, 11:00am-12:00pm, Foundation Form practice. No experience required. ADVANCED TAI CHI CHUAN, 11:00am-12:30pm, authentic Yang’s family form with martial art applications and push-hands training.

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Prior experience required. Both are well structured on-going classes, conducive to learning and improving fitness, wellness and happiness. Lovingly led by Master Dr. Jennifer Yu, the MOMMA PANDA, 6th generation of China’s Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan, Int’l best-selling author, wellnesshappiness activist and mentor. Love Donation if in hardship. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2601 St. Andrews Blvd, Boca Raton. www.happytaichi.org/class. Text or Call 561-320-1120 for details or to reserve.

Happy Qigong & Group Healing: QIGONG CLASS: 1:00-2:00pm, new energy charge, 5-Element Qigong practice according to the season, then 1 of 3 Qigong forms of standing poses or gentle moves, healing sounds for organs, end with a short pose or moving meditation. GROUP HEALING: 2:05-2:20pm, sitting or laying. GROUP HEALING IS CANCELLED for now because of the Coronavirus. Lovingly led

by Master Dr. Jennifer Yu. A profoundly joyful, healing and energizing experience! Master Jenniferfer Yu, the MOMMA PANDA, Int’l best-selling author, wellness-happiness activist and mentor. Love Donation if in hardship. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2601 St. Andrews Blvd, Boca Raton. www.yuschool.com/class. Call or text 561-866-0852 for details or to reserve.

SUNDAY JUNE 21 ONLINE @ THE YOGA ROOM @ CYPRESS Vinyasa with Lisa Luther 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM - The union of breath and movement through a flowing sequence. Class promotes strength and flexibility while also utilizing the breathe to help students cultivate a meditative space. Each pose is linked together with awareness to how the body moves in space and to promote fluidity and increased range of motion. From this space, we settle into stillness within each pose and a greater refinement of alignment on a physical, emotional and mental level can be found. Students are encouraged to honor their bodies and take the practice at their own pace. Some prior yoga experience recommended or schedule a private session with one of our teachers to learn the basics.

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ONLINE AT THE YOGA ROOM @ CYPRESS. 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM. Yoga for Cyclist WITH Jean Martin

TUESDAY JUNE 23 Classes held Safe Distancing Outdoors. Happy Tai Chi: BEGINNERS, 6:00-7:00pm, Foundation Form practice. No experience required. ADVANCED TAI CHI CHUAN, 6:00-7:30pm, authentic Yang’s family form with martial art applications and push-hands training. Prior experience required. Both are well structured on-going classes, conducive to learning and improving fitness, wellness and happiness. Lovingly led by Master Dr. Jennifer Yu, the MOMMA PANDA, 6th generation of China’s Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan Lineage, Int’l best-selling author, wellness-happiness activist and mentor. Love Donation if in hardship. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2601 St. Andrews Blvd., Boca Raton. www.happytaichi.org/class. Call or text 561-320-1120 for details or to reserve.

THURSDAY JUNE 25 Classes held Safe Distancing Outdoors. Happy Qigong & Group Healing: QIGONG CLASS: 11:45-12:45pm, new energy charge, 5-Element Qigong practice according to the season, then 1 of 3 Qigong forms of standing poses or

gentle moves, healing sounds for organs, end with a short pose or moving meditation. A profoundly joyful, healing and energizing experience! Lovingly led by Master Dr. Jennifer Yu. Master Yu, the MOMMA PANDA, Int’l best-selling author, wellness-happiness activist and mentor.

Love Donation if in hardship. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2601 St. Andrews Blvd., Boca Raton. www.happytaichi.org/class. Call or text 561-320-1120 for details or to reserve.

SATURDAY JUNE 27 Happy Tai Chi: BEGINNERS, 11:00am12:00pm, Foundation Form practice. No experience required. ADVANCED TAI CHI CHUAN, 11:00am-12:30pm, authentic Yang’s family form with martial art applications and push-hands training. Prior experience required. Both are well structured on-going classes, conducive to learning and improving fitness, wellness and happiness. Lovingly led by Master Dr. Jennifer Yu, the MOMMA PANDA, 6th generation of China’s Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan, Int’l best-selling author, wellness-happiness activist and mentor. Love Donation if in hardship. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2601 St. Andrews Blvd, Boca Raton. www.happytaichi.org/class. Text or Call 561-320-1120 for details or to reserve.

Happy Qigong & Group Healing: QIGONG CLASS: 1:00-2:00pm, new energy charge, 5-Ele-

ment Qigong practice according to the season, then 1 of 3 Qigong forms of standing poses or gentle moves, healing sounds for organs, end with a short pose or moving meditation. GROUP HEALING: 2:05-2:20pm, sitting or laying. GROUP HEALING IS CANCELLED for now because of the Coronavirus. Lovingly led by Master Dr. Jennifer Yu. A profoundly joyful, healing and energizing experience! Master Jenniferfer Yu, the MOMMA PANDA, Int’l best-selling author, wellness-happiness activist and mentor. Love Donation if in hardship.

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2601 St. Andrews Blvd, Boca Raton. www.yuschool.com/class. Call or text 561-866-0852 for details or to reserve.

TUESDAY JUNE 30 Classes held Safe Distancing Outdoors. Happy Tai Chi: BEGINNERS, 6:00-7:00pm, Foundation Form practice. No experience required. ADVANCED TAI CHI CHUAN, 6:00-7:30pm, authentic Yang’s family form with martial art applications and push-hands training. Prior experience required. Both are well structured on-going classes, conducive to learning and improving fitness, wellness and happiness. Lovingly led by Master Dr. Jennifer Yu, the MOMMA PANDA, 6th generation of China’s Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan Lineage, Int’l best-selling author, wellness-happiness activist and mentor. Love Donation if in hardship. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2601 St. Andrews Blvd., Boca Raton. www.happytaichi.org/class. Call or text 561-320-1120 for details or to reserve.

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Health & Wellness Center Tequesta FL 33469 561-762-4273 www.AgapeHealingArts.com www.WombWellness.shop www.BellaBirthing.com

4060 PGA Blvd., Suite 202, Palm Beach Gardens Meng’s Acupuncture Medical Center www.mengsacupuncture.com 561-656-0717

Dr. Keith Cini AP, DOM Acupuncture Physician Dr. Bella Lauren AP, DOM, LM, LMBT Acupuncture Physician, Herbalist & Midwife Certified Arvigo Teacher AGAPE HEALING ARTS is a Boutique Clinic and Wellness Center offering Concierge Integrative Services which includes Acupuncture, Oriental Medicine, massage and an array of different healing modalities. Family owned and operated since 2013.

ASIAN INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE Lisa K Perdue, AP Over 15 Years Experience 2298 NW Boca Raton Blvd #16 Boca Raton, FL 33431 561.393.6513

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

ABSOLUTE WELLNESS SPA

Greg Bartosiewicz, AP 2305, MM19098 6650 W. Indiantown Rd. Suite 230 Jupiter, FL 33458 561-254-7572 www.absolutewellnessspa.com

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Mon-Sat hours by appt * Acupuncture * MagnaPuncture™ * Massage * NAET * Massage/Acupuncture Fusion Bio-Electric DDS Massage Micro-Needling with PRP option Microdermabrasion Complete Range of Peels, Facials

With over 20 years of experience Dr Meng offers, in addition to medical acupuncture and pain relief, a complete wellness and cleansing program, a facial rejuvenation program, and an aggressive weight loss program.

Most major insurance, workers’ comp, and auto injury accepted. Call 561-656-0717

GARDENS WHOLISTIC HEALTHCENTER

Dr. Bill Rice, DC, LAc, DCBCN 4360 Northlake Blvd., 2nd Floor Palm Beach Gardens, 33410 561-439-6644 • Healthy-Answers.com Experience Feeling Great!

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

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

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

Call to see if your’s covers acupuncture!

ANTI-AGING CENTER OF BOCA 33 SE 4th Street, Suite 102 Boca Raton FL 33432 888-287-3989 AntiAgingCenterOfBoca.com

Specializing in taking years off your face and body without invasive surgery, injections or other painful procedures. Plus acupuncture, facials, waxing and much more.

COLON HYDROTHERAPY ERIN SCHLOYER, CT, LMT SPA LAVAGE

5458 Town Center Rd, Suite 26 Boca Raton, FL 33486 Spalavage.com • erin@spalavage.com 561.617.0607 Spa Lavage is Boca’s premier colon hydrotherapy spa. Research studies suggest that a healthy colon promotes happiness. The atmosphere of Spa Lavage is one of tranquility and cleanliness. It features Grace, an open system, Class II medical device. Grace is similar in design to the Libbe and Angel of Water. The device features a thin, sterile, single-use nozzle and has a flow controller that can adjust the stream of water to provide a gentle and relaxing experience. Lic. MM34363, MA78533

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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DAY RETREATS THERMAE RETREAT DELRAY

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

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

All phases of dentistry for optimum health, holistic, bio-compatible dentistry. • Sedation dentistry • Removing of toxic metals • Replacing them with biocompatible materials • Laser dentistry for painless surgeries & extractions • Zirconia/ceramic implants • Natural bone augmentation / Plasma Rich Growth Factor • Oral DNA Testing • Add gums to receding gums

DOULA SOUL INSPIRED WELLNESS, HOLISTIC BIRTH CARE

Brooke Sternberg BD, APD, CLC, RMT 561-403-2486 SoulInspiredWellness.co Offering a holistic approach to childbirth with continuous labor support and ayurvedic postpartum care to cultivate a deep connection between your mind, body, and baby.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE HOLISTIC PSYCHIATRIST MADELEINE M CASTELLANOS, MD

Functional Medicine / Holistic Psychiatrist 4800 N Fed Hwy Boca Raton, FL 33431 917.454.8444 * thebodymindmd.com Western medicine would have you believe that medications will “cure” what ails you. I believe that the truth to your health starts with giving your body what it really needs to create health. Let me help you explore what imbalances are creating your symptoms, which toxins are causing dysfunctions in your system, and how to correct these to reverse and prevent “dis”ease.

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

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE MERNA MATILSKY, M.D.

Board Certified Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine and Family Medicine 2900 N. Military Trail, Suite 245 Boca Raton, FL 33431 561-994-2007 • www.bocamed.com www.facebook.com/bocaimaginewellness * Functional and Integrative Medicine * Age Management Medicine * Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy * Healthy Lifestyle Management * Weight Loss Programs Call 561/994-2007 to attend a free seminar on the Solution to Imbalanced Hormones.

HOLISTIC HAIR SALON JULI EDWARDS FENG SHUI CONSULTING

Master Holistic Hairstylist and Feng Shui Consultant, and owner of: Healthy Life Salon & Organic Wine Bar 203 S. E. 1st Ave., Boca Raton, FL 33432 561-367-5010 • www.juliedwards.net Juli Edwards has been practicing Feng Shui Consulting since 2009.

Allow her keen, intuitive eye to safely view your home or office via ZOOM to determine what areas need corrections to help increase your finances and improve your health. Good Feng Shui will help to reduce stress; bringing in love, joy and tranquility. Sometimes a few simple changes can make all the difference.

GLISTEN ORGANIC SALON

14545 S. Military Trail Delray Beach, Fl 33484 Phenix Salon Suites Suite 102 Nw Corner Atlantic Ave/ Military 561-767-0371 • glistensalon.com glistenorganic@gmail.com “ Where nature and beauty meet” A hidden jewel in the heart of Central Delray. Come and relax in the serene, private environment while receiving the finest in organic and conventional services and products. Let years of experience and professionalism guide you to Delrays First and Best Organic Salon. Celebrating 12 years.

HOLISTIC VETERINARIAN HEALING HEART

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

Boynton Beach, FL 33435 561-740-1313 FAX 561-740-0819 Integration of Ancient Wisdom and Modern Medicine.

Holistic Veterinary Care for our animal friends. By appointment only.

HYPNOSIS QUANTUM HEALING DISCOVERIES Jill Avery, Quantum Healing Hypnosis Practitioner 561-305-3236 QuantumantumHealingDiscoveries.com

The subconscious mind controls 95% of our lives. By reprograming the subconscious mind, and removing negative beliefs, you can begin to live to your full potential. ~ Quantum Healing Hypnosis and Regression Practitioner • Kundalini Yoga/Meditation Instructor • Beyond Quantum Healing Practitioner.

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

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

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HAIR HOLISTIC Master holistic hair stylist 141 NW 20th St. Ste. B7, Boca Raton, FL www.HairHolistic.com HairHolistic@gmail.com • 561-372-5354 Hair services & products with a truly holistic approach! Ecofriendly lasting hair dyes: chemical free Henna + botanical colors, digital scalp-hair: analysis, detox & jet rejuvenation: holistic-vegan services for scalp hair loss, dandruff, rosacea, psoriasis.

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

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INTERNAL MEDICINE AND HOLISTIC HEALTH DELIA WEISS MD & WELLNESS Internal Medicine Primary Care - Holistic Health 2828 South Seacrest Blvd., Suite 208 Boynton Beach, FL 33435 (561) 243–8783 • DeliaWeissMD.com

NEW OFFICE LOCATION FEB. 1, 2020. Located right across the street from Bethesda East Hospital.

Acute and chronic illness treated; Nutrition; Weight; Supplement consults; Metabolism; Thyroid; Digestion; Fatigue, energy; Healthy aging; Blood vessel health; Avoid stroke, heart disease, cancer. Wellness screening. Experienced 20+ years, expert care, excellent results, supportive environment. We listen to you and focus on your concerns. We get to know you, we treat the whole person using a expert scientific approach, extensive clinical experience, plus natural therapies. Accepting: Most Major Insurances, Medicare, Direct pay. We are glad to assist you. HOME VISITS: For homebound Medicare Patients. Call or Text: Tel. (561) 243 – 8783 Online inquiries, appointment requests: DELIAWEISSMD.com

LIFE COACH LAURA NORMAN INSPIRED LIFE COACHING AND HOLISTIC REFLEXOLOGY Delray Beach • New York City • The Berkshires 561-272-1220 • 212-532-4404 • 413-854-2615 www.lauranorman.com Laura created Inspired Life Coaching to empower you to: • Release old patterns that no longer serve you • Own your power • Get clear about your goals and priorities regarding relationships, career, prosperity, health and nutrition • Re-discover your greatness • Allow, embrace and manifest the life you desire Experience a unique blend of tools for your mind, body and spirit, including: • Guided imagery and visualization • The power of conscious language • Breath work with Aromatherapy

• Law of Attraction • Love, Forgiveness and Gratitude • Laura Norman Holistic Reflexology Claim your right to live an extraordinary life!

INTUITIVE HEALER/HYPNOIST JANE GRAY FORD 561-827-3319 • janegrayford.com ENERGY ENERGY ENERGY Healing starts and ends in the energy field of the body. Over time blockages occur in the the physical body through karmic, genetic or experiences in this lifetime. This may go on for years creating pain, discomfort and disease in the body. Medically the body is treated and the symptoms go into remission.

BUT...the problem may still exist in the energy/auric field.!

When this is addressed, the healing is completed. Jane Gray Ford for over 20 years has served the community by releasing the causes of disease through Hypnosis or through an Intuitive understanding of energy frequencies. After experiencing a disease or trauma such as cancer, it is critical that the energy in the auric field be rebalanced.

LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE & THERAPY BEVERLY DOWDLE, LMT, LLCC

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

puffiness, improved immune function and better digestion. Decreases post-workout and post-surgical recovery time.

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

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

ORTHO-BIONOMY® 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.

REFLEXOLOGY LAURA NORMAN HOLISTIC REFLEXOLOGY Delray Beach • New York City • The Berkshires 561-272-1220 • 212-532-4404 • 413-854-2615 www.lauranorman.com Visit world-renowned expert Laura Norman and her experienced associates and enjoy private sessions in Holistic Reflexology and Inspired Life CoachingSto re-duce your stress, increase your energy, improve your health and love your life! Read Laura’s best-selling book, FEET FIRST: A Guide to Foot Reflexology and practice with one of our Instructional Foot, Hand and Face Reflexology DVDs with Laura’s Reflexology maps, her new Laura Norman Foot • Hand • Face Aromatherapy line and Laura’s other unique wellness products. Call or visit us online to register for one of our: • Holistic Reflexology and Inspired Life Coaching Sessions • Free Introduction to Laura Norman Reflexology Training Webinar • Holistic Reflexology Certification Training Programs • Foot • Hand • Face Therapy Products Claim your right to live an extraordinary life!

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REIKI DEENA ELMORE

LMT, Reiki Master/Teacher Integrated Therapies 561-271-2651 / www.deenaelmore.com Lic #MA45730 Personalized intuitive sessions integrating massage, Reiki, cranio sacral work, Chakra Rebooting, Angel Therapy & channeling, Lifeline technique, and Bach Flower remedies. These therapies assist to awaken each individuals’ own inner wisdom and healing abilities! Deeply relaxing and transforming! Over 25 years of teaching experience, Reiki Master since 1999. Ongoing Reiki classes, now offering Reiki Level 1 for 7 hours of CEU’s for Massage therapists.

(NCBTMB certified) Reiki Healing/Sharing circles monthly. Visit website for details.

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

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

SPIRITUAL CENTER AND ORGANIC TEA LOUNGE MY FLORA AURA

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

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TANTRA / SACRED SEXUALITY LOURDES STARSHOWER www.tantrahealerflorida.com lourdestantra@gmail.com 561-843-1261

Lourdes Starshower is an Advanced Certified Tantra Educator, Sacred Sexuality Coach, Relationship Coach, Clairvoyant Energy Healer, O r d a i n e d M i n i s t e r, C l i n i c a l Hypnotherapist and EMDR Therapist. Lourdes is the Founder of the Ecstatic Dakini Tantra Practitioner Certification Program, catalyzing the success of female Tantra practitioners in South Florida. She's the author of an online video program "Tantra Practices for Divine Ecstasy." She holds a BA in Psychology and an MA in Wellness. More Info: www.tantrahealerflorida.com. Call Now for a free phone consultation 561-843-1261

COMMUNICATING ENERGY WELLNESS INSTITUTE (CEWI)

370 W. Camino Gardens Blvd, Suite 112 Boca Raton, FL 33432 561-212-6862 www.communicatingenergyinstitute.com news@colleenhaney.com Colleen A. Haney, M. Ed., Integrative Energy Therapist Individual sessions, classes, meditations, a variety of group sessions in person or by zoom. Eden Energy Medicine, Healing Touch, EFT, Nutripuncture, Peace through Surgery Program, Spiritual Counseling, Intuitive Readings, Full spectrum integrative support and nurturing. Know your body’s needs and have tools to thrive! Psychotherapy and family counseling with Natalia Ramirez,; Hypnotherapy with Sabrina Romero, CCHT, CTHT, IHP. www.sabrinaromerohypnosis.com 561-810-0660, Email: sabrina@sabrinaromerohypnosis.com. Join us for groups, zoom sessions or personal sessions for self care, healing, re-centering, balance and power to move forward in life with joy and abundance.

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