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Acupuncture is not a “fix all” treatment for everyone, but even in the toughest pain relief cases, acupuncture can significantly reduce your pain and increase your ability to perform activities that you may not have been able to before due to the pain.

Acupuncture treats pain in many different ways for each different case. The most common reason for pain seen in patients is due to a blockage of qi (energy) or blood. Acupuncture helps to clear these blockages and get the body’s energy and blood flowing properly. You will not only feel relief from the pain, but you can also expect to feel more energized from the release of the blockages. It is scientifically proven that acupuncture also helps to release endorphins, which are your body’s “feel good” hormone.

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newsbriefs John D. MacArthur Beach State Park’s Fun June Offerings!

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t’s summer here at Macbeach and a perfect time to come snorkeling on our near shore rock reef, attend a sea turtle walk and talk, relax on our beautiful beach or attend one of our special events or programs.

Plenty of activities to choose from!

Cruisin’ Food Fest Saturday, June 10, 12- 4:00 p.m.

Join us for a day of cool cars, live music, giveaways and Food Truck Invasion!

Cruisin’ Food Fest will be held the second Saturday of each month – don’t miss out!

JUNE EVENTS 2017 Summer Camp - Give your child a summer of outdoor sun, fun and exploration. Still a few spots left – reserve your spot today!

Week long sessions starting June 12 and ending July 28.

Bluegrass Music with the Conch Stomp Band - Sunday, June 11, 1-3:00 p.m.

Come listen to the Conch Stomp Band and their unique brand of bluegrass music. Free with Park admission. Call the Nature Center for more information, (561) 624-6952.

Our goal is to help each camper appreciate and understand nature, to take an active role in the conservation of the environment and provide activities to increase independence, sportsmanship and self-esteem. For more information visit www.macarthurbeach.org/summer-camp/.

Sea Turtle Talk & Walk “Friends” Member registration will be taken by phone starting Tuesday, May 30 at 9:00 am. Friend’s walk dates are June 3, 10, & 24 and July 1, 8 and 15. 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 $12 per ticket, nonrefundable unless the event is cancelled by

Park staff. Registration launches on May 30 at 9am (It will fill up quickly). Walk schedule starts on June 5 runs through July 14 (M, T, W, & F with the exception of June 23 and July 3) Educational Reef Program Saturday, June 3, 11:00 a.m.

Learn about the fish and other inhabitants of our near shore reef through a presentation and discussion. After the program is over, participants will be instructed on where to snorkel in the Park. Bring your own snorkel equipment. A diver down flag is required for snorkeling activities in the Park and can be rented daily at the Beach Outfitters & Gift Shop. For more information and reservations call the Nature Center at 561-624-6952. Free with Park admission.

Learn to Kayak!

Sunday, June 4, 12:00p.m. (about 1 hour) This is a land-based course to provide beginners the skills necessary for kayaking. Reservations are recommended. The program is free with Park admission. For information and reservations call the Nature Center at (561) 624-6952 Beach Cleanup Saturday, June 10, 9-11:00 a.m.

Ocean trash can entrap and strangle ocean wildlife including endangered sea turtles.

Please join us to preserve our water ways.

Community service hours will be provided for school aged participants. For more information call Park Specialist Art at (561) 776-7449, ext. 109.

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Birding at MacArthur Park Sunday, June 18, 9:30 a.m.

Bird lovers can join a Ranger-led educational walk identifying the many species of birds that make their home in our Park.

Participants should bring binoculars or rent them in the Gift Shop. Reservations recommended, program is free with Park admission. For more information and reservations, call (561) 624-6952.

Bluegrass Music Sunday, June 18, 1-3:00 p.m.

Just sit back and enjoy some foot-stompin’ and hand-clappin’ bluegrass music in Palm Beach Counties most beautiful setting. The concert is free with Park admission. For more information call the Nature Center at (561) 624-6952.

Butterfly Walk Saturday, June 24, 11:00 a.m.

Join us on a walking tour through one of South Florida’s last remaining hardwood hammocks. There will be several species

Snake Talk - Sundays, 2:00 p.m.

Meet King Henry, our resident king snake. Learn about the habits and habitats of King and other snakes at this informative presentation.

of butterflies to identify and observe. Also, learn which plants attract these winged wonders to your backyard. Reservations required, visitors should bring binoculars or rent them in the Gift Shop.

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

About “Friends of John D. MacArthur Beach State Park” The Friends of John D. MacArthur Beach State Park is the not-for-profit organization sponsoring these events. The “Friends” are dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of the Park and provide environmental education to children and adults alike. If you would like more information or would like to become a Friend, call us at (561) 776-7449 or visit us on the web at www.macarthurbeach.org.

Daily Nature Walks Daily at 10:00 a.m.

Join one of the staff naturalists for a onemile Nature Walk through John D. MacArthur Beach State Park’s four distinct habitats, and learn about the park’s ecosystems and history. Walk is free with Park admission.

Fish Tank Interpretation Sundays, 11:00 a.m.

Learn about the various fish and creatures in our Nature Center as a Ranger target feeds the fish and provides information such as what they eat, where they live and other interesting facts. Free with Park admission.

Park Location John D. MacArthur Beach State Park is located on Jack Nicklaus Drive on Singer Island between Blue Heron Blvd. and PGA Blvd. in North Palm Beach.

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newsbriefs Murder on the Beach Bookstore Presents: The Authors Academy 2017 Writing Workshops for Tomorrow’s Authors

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561-279-7790 or murdermb@gate.net For more detailed information: www.FLauthorsacademy.com Saturday June 3, 2017, 10 am - Noon Boot Camp for Writers. You will be introduced to the traps that await, until you become a skilled fiction writer. You will leave this class with a general understanding of the necessary transition, ready for the in-depth sessions to follow.$25 per person.

Instructor: Randy Rawls Saturday June 10, 10 am - Noon Writing Tight: Less is More. “Omit needless words”. Strunk and White said it, and

it’s still perhaps the most important rule of good, tight writing. Omit needless words and give your story more impact. $25 per person. Instructor: Eliot Kleinberg Saturday June 17, 10 am - Noon The Time is Right to Write - Memoir!

You've been thinking and talking about telling your special personal story for ages; it's not too late! This workshop will address the First Page Effect: get those first paragraphs out, and the rest of the story will follow. $25 per person. Instructor: Brenda Serotte

Saturday June 24, 10 am - Noon Plotting Made Perfect. Have an idea for a story but don’t know where to go from there? Or are you stuck in the middle of your manuscript? This workshop will cover character development, plotting techniques, story structure, and other writing tools. $25 per person. Instructor: Nancy J. Cohen Saturday July 8, 10 am - Noon All Talk, and Action. Scenes come to life with snappy, realistic dialogue. But what makes dialogue truly work? Learn techniques to write dialogue that flows convincingly, advances the plot, and builds character. Includes writing prompts for hands-on practice.$25 per person.

Instructor: DJ Niko Saturday July 15, 10 am - Noon Pacing: How NOT To Bore Your Reader To Death. Pacing is all about bringing your reader through your story. To do that, you need a blend of compelling characters, narrative, dialogue, action, and the proper fusion of length in scenes and chapters. $25 per person. Instructor: Laura Belgrave Saturday July 22, 10 am - Noon Who's talking here? Point of View. Who's telling your story? Is your novel in first person? Third person? Or something else?

Each method has advantages and disadvantages. Your novel's success depends on your choice. $25 per person. Instructor: Elaine Viets Saturday July 29, 10 am - Noon The WHY NOTs of Children’s Books.

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newsbriefs Want to Get Fit this Summer? Love the Outdoors?

Want to Learn About Hiking in Palm Beach County?

Check Out: Loxahatchee Chapter Florida Trail Association, Inc. PBC

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ounded in 1964, the Florida Trail Association is a private non-profit organization that oversees the volunteer effort to build, maintain, protect and promote the Florida Trail, one of eleven National Scenic Trails in the United States. Based in Gainesville, FL, the Florida Trail Association's mission also includes: • Building and maintaining hiking trails on other public lands.

• Providing educational opportunities for people to learn to appreciate and conserve the natural beauty of Florida.

• Providing recreational opportunities for hiking and camping.

With 18 local chapters dispersed geographically throughout Florida, the Florida Trail Association draws on local support to build and maintain hiking trails, to provide guided outdoor recreation opportunities for the public, and to work with landowners to acquire protected natural lands to ensure a quality hiking experience for hikers on the Florida Trail corridor.

The Florida Trail Association works directly in concert with the federal land manager of the Florida Trail, the USDA Forest Service, to facilitate the acquisition of land, to direct volunteer efforts, and to provide public outreach.

To learn more contact: John Fenner, Loxahatchee Chapter Public Relations Chair Florida Trail Association, Inc. (FTA) Email: Padiwan.jf@gmail.com June Calendar 6 / 3 J O H N P R I N C E PA R K WA L K .

2520 Lake Worth Rd, Lake Worth, FL. Stroll in the park for 2 to 4 miles. 7:30 a.m. Contact: Bring adequate water. Paul Cummings, 561-963-9906. Public/Leisure.

6/4 HIKE IN JONATHAN DICKINSON STATE PARK. 16450 S.E. Federal Highway, Hobe Sound, FL Bring plenty of water for this 7 to 12 mile hike. Meet at the front gate of the park at 7:50 a.m. Contact: Mary Miller, 561- 213-2189. Public/Moderate.

6 / 5 M O N T H LY CHAPTER MEETING. OKEEHEELEE PARK NAT U R E C E N T E R , 7715 Forest Hill Blvd, West Palm Beach, F L Ta l k a b o u t your latest hiking adventures while you have refreshments at: 7:00 p.m. Program at 7:30 p.m. James Hoher will speak on his 4800 mile hike on the Eastern Continental Trail. Contact: Margaret Brabham, 561-324-3543. Public/Leisure.

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7500 Forest Hill Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL. Margaret leads a walk in this expansive park. Meet at Okeeheelee Park South, Hiking/biking Trails Parking lot. 7:30 a.m.

Bring adequate water. Contact: Margaret, 561-324-3543. Public/Leisure 6/18 FATHER’S Day Walk 7am, Green Cay Wetlands 12800 Hagen Ranch Rd Boynton Beach, FL. Meet for an early morning walk in this popular bird sanctuary. Bring water and binoculars to really enjoy the views. Contact: Paul Cummings, 561-963-9906. Public/Leisure.

6/24 HIKE IN APOXEE 3125 North Jog Road, West Palm Beach, FL. Take a 9 mile hike in West Palm Beach’s urban wilderness off Jog Rd. 8:00 a.m.Bring plenty of water. Contact: Joe Rosenberg, 561-859-1954. Public/Moderate.

6 / 2 5 S O L I D WA S T E AU T H O R I T Y GREENWAY TRAIL SYSTEM HIKE 7501 N. Jog Road West Palm Beach, FL These trails include a large rookery that harbors thousands of native birds. Alan Collins will lead a 4-5 mile hike beginning at 7:30 a.m. Bring adequate water.

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uture Now Detox announces its opening in West Palm Beach at 4384 Purdy Lane. This 15-bed, licensed-by-Florida DCF medical detox facility is pioneering South Florida with its first nicotinamide-adenine dinucleotide (NAD) IV therapy treatment program.

NAD infusion therapy is an exciting new holistic approach to treating chemical dependency, emotional disorders and other chronic health conditions. NAD treatment helps to alleviate the physical and emotional symptoms of alcoholism, addiction, chronic stress, depression and anxiety.

For chemical dependency, it helps people avoid the painful agonies of withdrawal without the need for prescription medication.

In just a few days, it helps to dramatically reduce the length of withdrawal symptoms, improves cognitive thinking and increases mental clarity.

NAD is a metabolic co-enzyme that is charged with the important job of regulating metabolism and structuring, repairing and remodeling every cell in the body. These specialized enzymes are a natural process of cellular respiration that help to regulate cellular energy and the body’s metabolic clock.

NAD IV infusion therapy helps to diminish the symptoms of chemical dependency, emotional disorders and chronic stress by nourishing cells, resetting the body’s metabolism and restoring the brain to a functional state of balance.

Future Now Detox is set to end misery, one individual at a time, in a comfortable, safe and secure Zen setting with staff on standby 24/7. Their motto: Regenerate your soul, revive your senses, regain you!

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magine having a career you love—that allows you to help others heal naturally and experience healing yourself in the process. Imagine work that’s joyful and energizing for you, relaxing, nurturing and pleasurable for your clients.

As a Holistic Reflexologist I love what I do every single day! Discover how you can have a career that is life-affirming, benefits others and enhances your earning potential.

What is Holistic Reflexology?

Reflexology is the art of applying firm, gentle thumb or finger pressure to “reflex points” on the feet, hands, face and ears to affect each organ, gland and part of the body.

Holistic Reflexology incorporates a unique blend of aromatherapy, visualization, positive thinking and life coaching techniques into your reflexology practice, helping both practitioner and recipient remember their true essence and amazing potential.

What Are the Benefits of Reflexology?

Studies show reflexology reduces stress, improves circulation, assists in eliminating toxins, strengthens the immune system and enhances focus. Clients report relief from headaches, back pain, digestive conditions, allergies, fatigue, menopause and much more. Reflexology can also aid with infertility, weight management and releasing addictions. One of my favorite applications of reflexology is assisting mothers(-to-be) with wellness during and after pregnancy and childbirth!

Because reflexology is done with the client fully clothed, it is less “invasive” than massage so more are open to the experience. The deep relaxation that accompanies sessions provides a wonderful opportunity to use positive visualizations and affirmations that support clients to heal their bodies and transform their lives.

Reflexology even energizes the practitioner!

Working with the client’s pressure points opens an energy circuit between reflexologist and client where both benefit.

How Do I Become a Holistic Reflexologist?

We offer many training options, from introductory classes through Professional Certification Programs in Foot, Hand Face and Ear Reflexology. Our training is “hands-on.” Take one of our weekend courses and experience our sup-

portive, nurturing learning environment.

Leave with knowledge and skills you can use immediately. And, as students practice on one another, they experience health benefits themselves. Classmates often become lifelong friends.

Compassionate people from all walks of life study reflexology. Some want to help their family and friends; others seek a new career. Estheticians, massage therapists, physical therapists, nurses, midwives and other clinicians seek out our training to enhance their current practice while earning continuing education credits.

“What a gift! After practicing massage for almost twenty years, I got certified in Laura Norman Holistic Reflexology.

It’s so much easier on my body, I can handle more clients in a day. And, giving reflexology sessions is healing for me as well.” - Jim Davis, LMT Considered by the World Health Organization as the leading alternative

therapy in the 21st century, reflexology’s popularity is booming. Now is the time to step into a rewarding new career. A magical gift of peace, wholeness and connectedness blesses those who devote themselves to healing others. Enhance your income, experience a sense of purpose and fulfillment, and magnify your joy—feet first!

Laura Norman, M.S., LMT, worldrenowned Holistic Reflexologist and author of the best-selling book, Feet First: A Guide to Foot Reflexology, offers private Reflexology and Life Wellness Coaching sessions in Delray Beach and Holistic Reflexology Training Programs in Boynton Beach starting July 16th. Instant gift certificates available online for all occasions. Educational DVDs in Foot, Hand and Face Reflexology and natural aromatherapy products available.

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The Empath’s Survival Guide: Life Strategies for Sensitive People,

by Judith Orloff, M.D. A Book Review

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eing an empath is the new normal. The Empath’s Survival Guide is a perfect guide book. Now people will know how to cope with being highly sensitive and empathic in their everyday lives without developing exhaustion, compassion fatigue or burning out. This book is fabulous and so timely. Everyone needs this book!

Empaths are sponges that absorb other people’s emotions and symptoms. Dr. Judith Orloff offers a wealth of practical strategies to stop absorbing other people’s stress while keeping your sensitivities open and alive. She addresses the special needs of empaths in areas such as health, work, relationships and love, parenting and raising empathic children, and combating narcissists and other energy vampires. Also empaths can develop heightened intuition, which they must learn to cope with in a grounded way.

Orloff discusses plants, Earth, relationships, telepathic and precognitive, and food empaths plus more! The secret to a happy life for everyone that wants to nurture their empathic abilities in an often overwhelming world is to practice the self-protection strategies in this book. Her book validates that empaths experience the world around them primarily through their energetic or intuitive senses.

Such knowledge is vital to understanding and caring for your own awakening sensitivities.

Judith Orloff, M.D., is a UCLA psychiatrist, New York Times bestselling author and an empath herself. For more information about her Empath Support Newsletter and book, visit DrJudithOrloff.com.

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Richard De Wolfe The Thousand Islands region of Ontario, Canada, fostered a childhood filled with adventure for Richard De Wolfe, who still identifies strongly with rural life. The forests, fields and mighty St. Lawrence River made the wonders of nature come alive for him.

A self-taught, professional freelance artist who works in both illustration and fine art, De Wolfe produced his first one-man show at age 18. It sold out and he went on to spend 25 years as an illustrator for corporations such as General Motors, Pepsi-Cola, Sears, Labatt and Sony.

Art connects us, acknowledges De Wolfe, stating, “The important thing is to help people see what I see and feel what I feel about a subject. What you paint is far less important than how you paint it.”

Sailing the Reach was commissioned as a retirement gift for a friend’s husband. “It is their sailboat, loaded with their children and grandchildren,” explains De Wolfe. “They have spent every summer on this boat since the children were young. The boat is still considered an important member of the family, even as they enjoy retirement.”

High-Intensity Workouts May Keep People Coming Back

study from McMaster University, in Hamilton, Ontario, has found that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) makes working out more enjoyable for individuals that struggle with regular exercise. Jennifer Heisz, lead author and assistant professor in the kinesiology department, observes, “Enjoyment during the first weeks of adopting a new exercise program may be especially important for preventing dropouts.”

Researchers divided 40 sedentary, healthy adults into two groups. One participated in HIIT, which consists of short bursts of intense exercises, followed by lower-intensity recovery periods, for six weeks; the other group performed ongoing moderate exercises. The researchers discovered that while both groups started out with equal enjoyment levels, the HIIT group enjoyed their workouts more as they gained strength, while the moderate group reported unchanged or decreased enjoyment levels.

If people sat outside and looked at the stars each night, I’ll bet they’d live a lot differently. ~Bill Watterson

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esearch from the University of Medical Sciences and Technology, in Khartoum, Sudan, tested the efficacy of ginger, cinnamon and a combination of both in reducing root canal infections.

The study tested infections associated with 50 teeth involved in root canals. They were divided into five groups. One was treated with a paste of extract of ginger, another of cinnamon, and another with both of them. The final two groups were divided into a positive control group treated with calcium hydroxide with iodoform paste, and a negative control group was left untreated.

The researchers recorded the number of colony forming units (CFU) of bacteria—individual bacteria units capable of growing into a colony—before and after the treatments. The extract of ginger group showed the most effectiveness, with a reduction from 83 CFUs to 26.5, suggesting that ginger may help treat or prevent root canal infections. The cinnamon group saw their status reduced slightly, to 77.8 CFUs, and the combination caused a decrease to 49.7.

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esearchers from McGill University, in Montreal, Canada, have discovered a connection between vitamin D supplementation during infancy and a healthier ratio of muscle and fat in toddlers. “We were very intrigued by the higher lean mass and the possibility that vitamin D can help infants to grow both healthy skeletons and amounts of muscle, yet less fat,” says Hope Weiler, one of the study’s authors and director of the Mary Emily Clinical Nutrition Research Unit at the university.

The original 2013 study, which followed 132 infants given one of four different dosages of vitamin D daily during their first years, confirmed the connection with strong bones. The 2016 study used the same data to explore the impact of vitamin D supplementation on the toddlers’ body fat levels.

The researchers found that children given more than 400 international units per day during the first year of life had an average of 450 less grams of body fat at age 3. They also found a correlation between the supplementation and lean muscle mass in the youngsters during their first three years.

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etting off the couch and just moving may help slow the aging process in women that do not lead active lifestyles.

Researchers from the University of California at San Diego measured the telomere lengths of white blood cells in 1,481 women between the ages of 64 and 95.

Telomere lengths are a measure of aging within genes. After adjusting for other health and lifestyle factors, the researchers found that the women with less physical activity had shorter telomere lengths than those with more active lifestyles.

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esearchers from the University of Rhode Island, in Kingston, have studied the rapid increase in Lyme disease in the northern U.S. Only 11 cases of the disease, which annually impacts about 300,000 Americans, were reported in 2015 in Alabama, a state of approximately 5 million residents. Meanwhile, there were 491 confirmed cases in Vermont, with a population of less than 700,000.

The researchers studied the life cycle, metabolism and behavior of black-legged ticks, collecting larvae from several eastern areas.

They discovered that ticks live longer in cooler temperatures with higher levels of humidity, making northeastern climates ideal, because longer lives mean increased chance of contact.

Southern ticks stay hidden underfoot in layers of leaves to stay cool and damp, making them less likely to find a human host than their northern counterparts, which reside on leaves and trees.

“There has been a lot of research aimed at finding out what makes blacklegged ticks more efficient hosts for Lyme disease in the north than in the south,” explains Roger LeBrun, an entomology professor at the University of Rhode Island and co-author of the study. “People have looked at everything from the effects of temperature on tick life cycles to the types of animals the ticks feed on. Probably all of these factors play roles, but our results suggest that evolutionary pressure to conserve moisture by staying under the leaf litter surface is a critical factor.”

Healthy Eating Can Improve Bone Density in Women

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he importance of calcium for bone health in women is widely known.

Now a new study suggests that a diet of foods considered low-inflammatory, such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains, may help reduce bone loss and fracture risk. Researchers from Ohio State University calculated the dietary inflammatory index (DII) of 160,191 participants using data from the Women’s Health Initiative clinical trials’ baseline food frequency questionnaires.

Comparative DII data were then recorded three and six years later among 10,290 study participants to determine any changes in their individual scores. Results were also compared with the number of hip fractures reported annually for the subjects, along with bone mineral density levels from the subgroup. Women with lower DII scores had less bone loss in their hips after six years.

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Tribute concert attendees ages 21 and over can sample a variety of craft beers, learn how to make brews and meet experts from Hollywood Brewery at the Beer Garden starting at 7:00 p.m.

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

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Clarity for Expiration Dates on Food

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Many Americans have been confused by the “Sell By” labels on groceries for 40 years. Now, the Food Marketing Institute and the Grocery Manufacturers Association, the two largest industry trade groups, are adopting voluntary standardized regulations to clarify.

Instead of using up to 10 different phrases to communicate safety, they have settled on just two: “Use By”, a safety designation to indicate when perishable foods are no longer good; and “Best if Used By”, an estimate of when the manufacturer thinks the product should be consumed for peak flavor.

Studies show that consumers generally believe the current labels all signal whether a product is safe to eat, and that it will still be okay well after its so-called expiration date. At the same time, prematurely tossed groceries dominate landfills and produce greenhouse gas emissions. The U.S. Department of Agriculture and a coalition of environmental groups have been urging the industry to clear this up.

The change is scheduled to take hold in July 2018.

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Hyundai demonstrated its Ioniq autonomous, or driverless, hybrid car concept at the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show, demonstrating that such vehicles— equipped with sophisticated sensors, GPS and computers—could be for sale within five to seven years.

Safety is paramount. Estimates for the U.S., based on a 2013 Eco Center for Transportation study, projected that if 90 percent of vehicles were autonomous, the number of driving-related deaths would plummet from an annual 32,400 to approximately 11,300.

“Drivers are excited that driverless cars will offer 90 percent fewer U.S. traffic accidents, 40 percent lower insurance costs, the end of drunk driving accidents and newfound freedom for seniors and people with disabilities,” says Gary Shapiro, president and CEO of the Consumer Technology Association.

Its 2016 report Self-Driving Vehicles: Consumer Sentiments found that nearly 75 percent of consumers surveyed like the proffered benefits.

In Driverless, authors Hod Lipson and Melba Kurman highlight significant ecological benefits, including McKinsey research findings that driverless cars will yield up to 20 percent fuel savings, and a corresponding reduction in carbon dioxide emissions. Their smoother driving also extends a vehicle’s life.

Ford intends to deliver a fully autonomous vehicle for ride sharing in 2021, according to Mark Fields, Ford Motor Company president and CEO. Companies such as Uber and Lyft already are testing driverless vehicles in pilot cities.

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Mock Meats

Last year, the United Nations International Year of Pulses recognized dry peas, lentils and chickpeas because they are affordable, nutritious and have a low eco-footprint. New, innovative, plant-based proteins will extend the options.

The Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition reported that vegetarians can save at least $750 annually over meat eaters by reducing or replacing consumption of animal products and switching to sources that adhere to higher animal welfare standards.

The Impossible Burger simulates the sizzle, the smell and the juicy first bite of the real thing to rave reviews. The similar Beyond Burger is a hit at Whole Foods Markets.

Tyson Foods is investing in the protein alternative company, Beyond Meat, and launching a $150 million venture capital fund to support plant-based foods.

Some large German meat producers are also seeking to diversify with plant-based versions of traditional meaty favorites.

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Under the Obama administration, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) found in its first rigorous nationwide analysis of the effects of pesticides on endangered species, that 97 percent of the 1,800-plus animals and plants protected under the Endangered Species Act are likely to be harmed by malathion and chlorpyrifos, two commonly used pesticides; another 78 percent are likely to be hurt by another, diazinon.

But now the new EPA administration under President Trump has declined to ban chloripyrifos; the decision may be challenged in court.

All three pesticides are organophosphates widely used on crops such as corn, watermelon and wheat. Last year, the World Health Organization announced that malathion and diazinon are probable carcinogens. Based on the EPA’s conclusions, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service will issue biological opinions to identify mitigation measures and changes to pesticide use to ensure that targeted products will no longer potentially harm any endangered species.

As part of a legal settlement with the Center for Biological Diversity, the biological opinions are due by December.

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Common Agrichemicals Endanger Hundreds of Species

Governments worldwide are taking control of a pollution problem with bans on different forms of plastic, including shopping bags. The Indian state of Karnataka has completely banned the use of plastic. No wholesale dealer, retailer or trader can now use or sell plastic carrier bags, plates, cups, spoons, cling film or even microbeads.

San Francisco became the first U.S. city to ban plastic shopping bags in 2007, and in 2014 it banned plastic water bottles on city properties. Since then, they have included Styrofoam and thermocol (polystyrene). Hawaii introduced a ban on single-use plastic bags in 2015.

Coles Bay, Tasmania, was the first town in Australia to ban disposable plastic bags in 2003, using 350,000 fewer than in 2002. Ethiopia, France and Morocco have followed suit. It’s all part of a global movement to protect the life of oceans and other bodies of water.

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Beauticians Empowered to Fight Domestic Abuse An amendment to a law that governs the cosmetology industry in Illinois recognizes that the relationship between hairdressers and their customers may help curb domestic abuse and sexual assault. Salon workers are required to take one hour of training every two years to know the signs and provide resources to help clients. Without the training, cosmetologists, hairstylists, nail technicians and aestheticians will not be able to renew their licenses.

Angela Smith, a Chicago hairstylist, has heard many whispers of mistreatment by spouses or partners, of being choked, chased or emotionally abused. “Everybody doesn’t talk, but once you build a relationship, it comes up,” she says.

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A robotic, laser-guided, fully automated vehicle, manufactured by Shenzhen-based Yeefung Automation Technology Co. Ltd., has been installed in the Chinese city of Nanking. Called GETA (get a car), the robot slides under a vehicle, picks it up, and places it in a parking spot in even the tightest of spaces in about two minutes.

Yeefung General Manager Wu Hao says that the company developed the robot in response to limited parking in big cities worldwide, increasing efficiency by 20 to 40 percent. China has about 172 million vehicles on the road and projects that number to increase to 250 million by 2020.

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Avoiding even slight contact with poisonous vines that secrete toxic oil goes far in preempting nasty blistering, skin pain and itching. If contact occurs, natural remedies can help prevent and diminish symptoms.

Recognition helps. In the North and West, it’s usually a shrub; in the East, Midwest and South, a vine.

Watch out for a cluster of three leaves; the color changes seasonally.

For outdoor walks or hikes, maximize skin protection by wearing long-sleeved shirts, hats, rubber gloves, socks and closedtoe shoes. Also thoroughly rinse skin that may have come into contact with poison ivy in lukewarm soapy water using a washcloth or hand towel for friction as soon as possible to remove the damaging oil (video at Tinyurl.com/Wash-Off-Poison-Ivy).

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Applying cool paper towels may be helpful; also try witch hazel.

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A majority of Americans feel pain on a daily basis.

Go Natural for Effective Relief

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Such statistics expose the magnitude of the problem of chronic pain. “It’s daunting, but there are many natural ways to address it that are inexpensive, effective and with what I call side benefits rather than negative side effects,” says Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum, of Kona, Hawaii, author of the smartphone app Cures A-Z. Complementary, integrative or functional medicine, all names for a holistic approach to health care, offer a comforting wealth of gentle ways to address chronic pain, most of which the vast majority of conventional medical doctors are unaware, says Daniel Cherkin, Ph.D., senior investigator emeritus with the

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worsening. Every day, 1,000 people are treated in emergency rooms for misusing prescription opioids, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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population, according to the International Association for the Study of Pain, in Seattle.

If chronic pain is affecting you, you feel it and want relief—right now.

Watch Out for Opioids

Unfortunately, conventional medicine often has little to offer most pain patients.

Even for something as pervasive as back pain, surgery and steroid injections are usually an unsatisfactory first line of defense, having mixed results at best, seconded by prescriptions for addictive opioid painkillers.

Dr. Nora D. Vokov, director of the National Institute of Drug Abuse, told the U.S. Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control in 2014 that there were an estimated 2.1 million people in the U.S. suffering from substance abuse disorders related to prescription opioid pain relievers in 2012. The problem is

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Group Health Research Institute, at the University of Washington, in Seattle.

“Effective natural treatments include yoga, acupuncture, chiropractic, meditation, lifestyle changes and exercise,” notes Cherkin. “But since they’re not in most doctors’ medical training or learned repertoire for pain relief, patients aren’t offered the opportunity to try them.”

What Helps Relieve Pain

Here are just some of the many natural and affordable forms of pain relief.

Try the Yass method: Mitchell Yass, Ph.D., of St. John’s, Florida, author of The Pain Cure Rx, is busting the myth that musculoskeletal pain is often caused by osteoarthritis. “Arthritis or joint deterioration is rarely the cause of joint pain,” says Yass. He points out that 90 percent of people over 60 have herniated discs, but no associated pain.

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ccording to the National Center for Health Statistics, 25 percent of Americans, or 76.2 million, are suffering from pain that lasts more than 24 hours at this very moment: Ouch!

Lower back pain alone keeps Americans from going to work a total of 149 million days each year, costing the U.S. economy $100 to $200 billion, reports the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Other common types of chronic pain affect musculoskeletal tissues, knees, hips or the neck. Migraines and severe headaches plague 16.6 percent of adults over 18, per a National Health and Nutrition Survey. Neurological discomfort can reach as high as 12.4 percent, estimates a study from the Mayo Clinic, in Rochester, Minnesota. Even visceral or organ pain associated with heart disease, cancer and pelvic diseases occur in at least 20 percent of the global

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Yass treats patients based on his observation that in up to 98 percent of the cases he sees, weak muscles are the underlying cause of joint pain, and strengthening them provides relief. He says his prescribed exercises are usually effective in days or a few weeks.

“Pain is an indication of tissue in distress. For example, pain in the shoulder area is often an impingement of the bicep,” he says. His prescription is strengthening exercises using hand weights for the trapezoid, tricep and serratus anterior muscles. His book suggests a detailed self-diagnosis program and the necessary exercises to strengthen muscles and relieve joint pain (more at Tinyurl.com/YassIntroInfo).

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Address underlying trauma: Osteopath Maud Nerman, of Novato, California, author of Healing Pain and Injury, has broad experience in treating neurological problems and brain injuries and often focuses on physical and emotional trauma as an underlying cause of chronic pain. She explains that the autonomic nervous system that directs unconscious body functions like breathing, digestion and heartbeat is interrupted by such trauma.

“Trauma literally shocks the nervous system,” she says. “The body cannot turn off the ‘fight-or-flight’ reaction, causing a firestorm of inflammation that can lead to a variety of serious diseases, overwhelming the body’s ability to manage its own healing.” Her work has showed how readjusting the body, restoring breathing and reactivating the autonomic nervous system can provide relief in short order.

Consider lifestyle, diet and supplements: “Pain is like the ‘check oil’ light on a car’s dashboard. It signals that something needs attention,” says Teitelbaum, author of Pain Free 1-2-3. “If the oil light goes on, putting a Band-Aid over it or smashing it with a hammer won’t help.”

Teitelbaum recommends an energy optimization approach he dubs SHINE that addresses underlying causes of chronic pain that has worked for 91 percent of the people he’s treated for fibromyalgia and muscle pain.

Sleep—Eight to nine hours a night helps replenish energy and heal muscles.

Hormones—Treat hormone imbalances even if lab tests are “normal”.

Immunity—Dysfunctional immune systems and persistent infections can lead to chronic pain.

Nutrition—In Teitelbaum’s studies,

optimizing nutritional support, especially B vitamins, vitamin D, ribose, coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) and magnesium, was helpful. A healthy, high protein, low sugar diet is effectively complemented by a variety of herbs and nutrients, primarily curcumin, boswellia, willow bark and fish oil, nutrients that widespread studies show stop pain better than pharmaceuticals. He’s also a strong proponent of eliminating sugar entirely because it causes inflammation.

Exercise—Daily exercise speeds the

healing process and after 10 weeks following the first four SHINE steps, will increase the capacity to exercise.

For migraines, Teitelbaum advocates vitamin B2 (riboflavin). Numerous studies support the effectiveness of dosages of 400 milligrams per day to prevent migraines. After just six weeks of use, a German study published in the European Journal of Neurology shows thats taking a daily riboflavin supplement cut the number of migraine days in half for participants and significantly reduced the amount of migraine medication needed.

Tap for Relief: Also known as the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Tapping Solutions founder Nick Ortner, of Newtown, Connecticut, says “Tapping sends a calming signal to the amygdala in the brain, turning off the fight or flight stress response and allowing the body to heal.” The physical tapping opens up the body’s energy meridians and allows them to relax so the natural healing process can take place, Ortner explains.

EFT combines tapping on specific body points while repeating appropriate affirmative statements such as: “Even though I have this [pain], I love, accept and forgive myself.”

He recalls a woman that arrived at a seminar he led with a toothache that had lasted for years. Doctors had done X-rays, seen an infection and prescribed antibiotics to no good effect. He asked her if she recalled when the pain began; without hesitation, she answered, “When my mother passed away unexpectedly.”

“So we started working together and the pain reduced significantly right away and eventually disappeared completely,” says Ortner. A follow-up with her dentist showed no sign of the former problem.

Up to now, the EFT research is positive. One study from the Energy Medicine University, in Mill Valley, California, found it helped people with chronic pain (some coping with severe fatigue and fibromyalgia) feel physically and emotionally better in as little as a month; another from the Foundation for Epigenetic Medicine, in Santa Rosa, California,

Yogic Breathing Brings Relief

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n ancient yogic breathing practice, or pranayama, is used to rebalance the autonomic nervous system.

Dr. Maud Nerman strongly recommends alternate nostril breathing for those that experience chronic pain caused by physical or emotional trauma.

Here’s a basic practice: n After folding the middle two fingers of the right hand down, press the right nostril closed. n Inhale to the count of four. n Hold both nostrils closed for a count of eight. n Release the right nostril and exhale to a count of eight. n Repeat on the other side. n Continue for at least three minutes, alternating sides throughout. natural awakenings

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showed substantially reduced trauma in institutionalized abused teenagers after just one EFT session.

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Meditation vs. Medication: Meditation may not resolve the underlying cause of chronic pain, but research from the University of Alabama demonstrates it can interrupt pain signals to the brain. It’s at least as effective as opioid painkillers in relieving chronic pain, according to a study led by Cherkin at the University of Washington.

His team’s 342 subjects that had experienced back pain weekly for at least a year were offered either eight meditation and yoga classes, eight cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) sessions or just keeping up their own regular daily routines that did not include yoga and meditation. The results, recently published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, confirm what numerous other studies have reported: 44 percent experienced a “meaningful

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reduction” in pain within six months of the meditation or CBT sessions, equal to results reported by people taking addictive opioid pharmaceuticals. More, the pain relief continued for up to two years, even if the subjects stopped doing actual sitting meditation.

“Meditation changes the way people think about pain and how they develop skills to keep it from becoming a major focus in their lives,” observes Cherkin.

Regardless of the mechanism, experts in a holistic approach to chronic pain relief agree that encouraging selfcontrol, self-determination and selfempowerment makes a huge difference in patients’ abilities to control pain more naturally and effectively.

Kathleen Barnes is author of numerous natural health books, including Our Toxic World: A Survivor’s Guide. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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apping, or Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), soothes the body by turning off the “fight or flight” stress response that can cause inflammation and worsen pain, according to Tapping Solutions founder Nick Ortner, of Newtown, Connecticut. Here’s how to do it:

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Identify the problem (e.g., pain in back of neck).

Rate the intensity of feelings about the problem on a scale of one to 10.

Compose a statement about it (e.g., “Even though I have intense neck pain today, I deeply and completely accept myself”).

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Using one or two fingers on one hand, tap the “karate chop” area on the outer edge of the other hand while repeating the statement three times.

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* chin * inner collarbone * under arm * top of head

While repeating, e.g., “intense neck pain,” using firm, but gentle pressure, use either two or four fingers to tap these areas, on either side, five to seven times in sequences as follows:

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* side of eyebrow * side of eye * under eye * under nose

Source: The Tapping Solution for Pain Relief,

by Nick Ortner; instructional video at Tinyurl. com/JessicaOrtnerTapping.

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Refocus on the original problem and rate its intensity. Restate what you’re feeling, as needed.

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ne in three people will develop shingles (Herpes zoster) during their lifetime. Although the painful skin eruptions last only a few weeks, chronic pain can persist for several months and seriously impair quality of life long after the red rash marks disappear.

Also concerning is that the rate of shingles is on the rise, according to a multidisciplinary review of relevant literature

by PLOS, a nonprofit open-access science publisher. The cause may be widespread use of the chickenpox vaccine. A decadelong Australian study published in the Medical Journal of Australia showed that as its use rose, so did the incidence of shingles.

Shingles is acknowledged as being far more serious than chicken pox. Dr. Joseph Mercola, founder of the healthcare website Mercola.com, reports shingles can also lead to neuropathy, meningitis, hearing

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loss and blindness.

Fortunately, there are six safe and effective drug- and vaccine-free ways to prevent shingles or ease symptoms.

Vitamin C Therapy: According to Dr. Thomas E. Levy, vitamin C has been successfully used in treating shingles’ skin rash and blisters. In one study by Dr. Frederick Klenner, eight such patients received 2,000 to 3,000 milligrams (mg) of vitamin C by injection every 12 hours, supplemented by 1,000 mg in fruit juice every two hours. Seven reported complete pain relief within two hours of the first of five to seven injections.

As early as the mid-20th century, a study by Dr. Mohammed Zureick of 327 shingles patients demonstrated that vitamin C injections effected complete resolution of the outbreaks in all of them within 72 hours.

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Fruits and Vegetables: Diets low in micronutrients including vitamins, minerals and antioxidants can increase the risk by depressing the immune system. In a British communitybased study published in the International Journal of Epidemiology, researchers followed 243 shingles patients in 22 general practices in London with a control group of 483 individuals with no history of the ailment.

Those eating less than one piece of fruit a week had more than three times the risk of herpes zoster versus those eating more than three a day. The same pattern occurred when they looked at combined fruit and vegetable intake.

Capsaicin: Postherpetic neuralgia is a complication of shingles that can last long after initial symptoms disappear. Topical capsaicin, the spicy compound in hot peppers, may be an effective treatment.

In a double-blind study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 32 elderly patients with chronic postherpetic neuralgia were treated with either capsaicin cream or a placebo. After six weeks, almost 80 percent of capsaicin-treated patients experienced relief. The researchers noted that because capsaicin avoids problems with drug interactions and systemic toxicity, it should be considered a first choice in management.

A study of 143 Canadian patients in Clinical Therapeutics yielded similar re-

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sults. Then, in a two-year follow-up of 77 of the patients, 86 percent showed continued benefits from the single six-week trial with no serious adverse effects.

Acupuncture: In a Chinese study of acute shingles cases in the journal Zhongguo Zhen Jiu, 72 patients were randomly divided into two groups. One received acupuncture around the margins of the outbreak. The others received acupuncture plus moxibustion—a traditional Chinese therapy that burns dried mugwort near the skin—of the area around the needling. The acupuncture group had a relief rate of 85.3 percent, with the cessation of herpes eruptions, quicker scab healing and reduced residual neuralgia.

Moxibustion-treated patients were cured within three days with a rate of 97.4 percent.

Tai Chi: A study in the Journal of the American Geriatric Society found that tai chi boosts immunity to the varicella zoster virus. In a randomized trial of 112 healthy adults, one group did tai chi for 25 weeks while another received health education. After 16 weeks all were vaccinated with VARIVAX, the live, attenuated Oka/Merck varicella zoster virus vaccine.

Results showed the tai chi group had nearly twice the levels of cell-mediated immunity to the virus compared to the control group; tai chi alone increased immunity about as much as the shingles vaccine plus

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yielded significant improvements in physical functioning, bodily pain, vitality and mental health.

In a University of California-Los Angeles study, 36 men and women over 60 were assigned either to a tai chi or control group. For 15 weeks, the tai chi practitioners received three, 45-minute instruction classes a week; their cell-mediated immunity to the varicella zoster virus rose 50 percent plus they experienced significant improvements in physical functioning.

Light Therapy: In a study published in Photodermatology, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine, 25 patients with severe pain in the first week of zoster rash were divided into a prevention group (receiving the drug acyclovir for 10 days, plus UVB light therapy three times a week until pain relief was reached or a maximum of 15 sessions); a control group received just the drug.

After one month, 58.3 percent of the light therapy patients were pain-free, compared to 38.5 percent of the drug group. At three months, the ratios rose to 83.3 percent versus 53.8. The researchers concluded that UVB phototherapy in the acute stage of shingles might reduce the incidence and severity of lingering neuralgia.

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New Ways to Court Fitness Racquets and Paddles Get a Sporting Makeover

by Randy Kambic

Two fun ways to use tennis courts for fitness are showing big increases in popularity.

Meet the New “Pickleball” You may not have heard of it yet, but pickleball is a mixture of tennis, squash and table tennis, and it’s one of the fastestgrowing sports in the country. The USA Pickleball Association (USAPA) at usapa.org estimates that 2.5 million players are active now, with the number expected to multiply to 8 million by next year.

Regulation tennis courts especially marked for pickleball facilitate its smaller, 20-by-44-foot playing area. The need for less running about appeals to older players and others, as does the distinctive thud when the hard paddle hits the plastic ball.

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Christine Barksdale, 48, of Vancouver, Washington, USAPA’s managing director of competition and athlete services, played league tennis from childhood into adulthood until she transferred her passion to pickleball. She assesses that half of participants are “totally focused on pickleball,” while the rest see it as a way to improve their volleying skills for tennis. “It definitely improves reflexes. It’s easy for beginners to pick it up and have fun.” It also introduces kids to racquet sports.

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Stretching the shoulders before playing is advised by licensed sports massage therapist Brian Horner, who works with athletes at pickleball, tennis, racquetball and beach volleyball tournaments in Arizona, California and elsewhere.

The shoulder is like the handle of a whip in these sports, says Horner, who authored the new ebook Complete Guide to Winning Pickleball (PickleballTournaments.com). “If it isn’t operating normally, when more pressure is applied it can strain the elbow and wrist.” Swimming, especially backstrokes, is advised because therapists regard water as a friend of shoulders.

“Sixty to 70 percent of the people that play [here] are retired,” says Steve Munro, owner of the West View Tennis Center, in Morgantown, West Virginia. He also sees the sport as a nice transition for older tennis players.

Pickleball was invented in Washington’s Bainbridge Island in 1965 by then Congressman Joel Pritchard and businessman Bill Bell. Along with the Pacific Northwest, some other major pockets of popularity include Chicago, Phoenix, southern Utah, Orange County, California; and Collier, Lee and Miami-Dade counties, in Florida.

Tennis Goes Cardio

Participants of Cardio Tennis, a Tennis Industry Association program, benefit from high-intensity, aerobic, interval training, using functional movement to run to return shots and move around the court in preparatory footwork drills. It also increases stamina and endurance, which enhances both regular tennis performance and overall fitness.

According to CardioTennis.com (which includes a sample video), men can burn between 500 and 1,000 calories in one, hour-long class; women, between 300 and 500. Estimates put the number of players currently engaging in such clinics at 1.82 million nationwide.

“Tennis is a chief component of Cardio Tennis, but it’s much more. It’s a group fitness activity, a major workout that increases the heart rate,” says Chris Ojakian, a global Cardio Tennis trainer and executive director of racquet sports with Elite Racquet Sports, of Marina del Rey, California. They manage and operate tennis programs at facilities nationwide.

A session often consists of a five-to-seven-minute dynamic warm-up including stretching, tossing tennis balls and light tennis play; more tennis lasting 10 to 12 minutes, including “cardio blast” sideline activities like quick footwork drills and jumping jacks when changing sides; 30 minutes of pointbased tennis games with constant rotation of players and more cardio blasts; and a five-to-10-minute cool down.

“Participants are moving during the times they’d be waiting their turn to hit the ball in regular tennis clinics, and it works on the kind of quick footwork that’s done in competition,” explains Ojakian, the 2011 U.S. Professional Tennis Association California Pro of the Year.

Sessions, which also include party music and heart rate monitors, are “so fast paced and fun, people often can’t believe when they’re over,” he enthuses. “It accomplishes so much in one hour.”

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Sideline drills enhance skills during Cardio Tennis sessions.

Larry Carlat, of Venice, California, editor in chief of PurpleClover.com, credits participating in Cardio Tennis sessions with Ojakian twice a week and a healthier diet in the last three-plus years for losing 25 pounds. “You’re never standing still for more than a couple of seconds, and my footwork has improved,” says the 20-year tennis player. “Chris also provides tennis tips during classes. It’s fun and run!”

Randy Kambic, in Estero, FL, is a freelance editor and writer, including for Natural Awakenings magazine.

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ummer is high season for grilling when just about anything sizzled over high heat tastes great. Grill masters Karen Adler and Judith Fertig recently put this theory to the test when they fired up their grills—gas and charcoal—to cook bruschetta, panini, flatbreads and pizzas. The results tasted so good that they created a cookbook: Patio Pizzeria: Artisan Pizza and Flatbreads on the Grill.

Here are a few pointers using a backyard charcoal-style approach, with toxin-free hardwood lump charcoal, or a barbecue gas grill. Grill grates can be plain or fancy, from a pizza stone to a high-heat pizza oven—all can bring out that charcoal earthiness.

Great Grilled Breads

“No patio pizzeria repertoire is complete without a signature grilled bread. It’s one of the easiest and most flavorful appetizers ever,” says Adler. This dish starts with good whole grain bread, liberally brushed with extra-virgin olive oil on both sides, and then grilled and topped with any number of vegetable mixtures, 36

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from fresh sliced tomatoes to sautéed bell peppers or broccoli rabe and garlic. “The bread slices should be big enough to manage on the grill grates with long-handled grill tongs,” she says. “Simply cook on each side until the bread has good grill marks, then add toppings.”

For flatbread, Fertig suggests starting with a pound of fresh pizza dough— healthy grain, if preferred—cut into four pieces. Pat each piece into an oval on a floured surface. “The good thing about flatbread is that it can be just about any shape, so the pressure is off to make it perfectly round.” Brush each oval with olive oil before transferring it directly onto the hot grill grate. When the dough bubbles up like a pancake, turn it with grill tongs and cook the other side. Then top the grilled flatbread with mixtures like honey, pistachios and chive blossoms or freshly chopped herbs and grated pecorino cheese. “Grilled flatbread can go vegan, vegetarian or ‘omnivore-ean’,” she says.

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Another variation is to step up from flatbread to small, individual pizzas, or pizzettes. For this, use the same fresh pizza dough, but roll it into four perfect rounds. One by one, the rounds go on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and brushed with olive oil.

“Placing the dough on the oiled parchment paper first and then flipping it upside-down on the grill grates helps keep the dough’s shape better than placing it directly on the grates by hand.

This quick flip-and-peel motion is easy once you do it a time or two. Keeping

the pizzas small also makes them easier to maneuver on the grill,” advises Adler.

After each pizzette bubbles up like a pancake, it needs to be turned and moved to the indirect, or no-heat, side of the grill. There, it gets pizza toppings and can sit for a while with the grill lid closed, so the toppings melt.

Served with a fresh salad or summer fruit, a flatbread or pizzette makes for a perfect summer meal on the grill.

Claire O’Neil is a freelance writer in Kansas City, MO.

Pizzeria Recipes

Baby Arugula, Ricotta, Sea Salt and Olive Oil Pizzas Yields: 4 (6-to-8-inch) pizza servings

Fresh baby arugula on top gives this pizza a fresh first bite, with creamy, tangy, salty and grill-icious to follow.

1 cup ricotta cheese ¼ tsp dried red pepper flakes 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil ¼ tsp coarse sea salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 lb prepared pizza dough, garlic and herb-flavored, if possible; whole wheat, natural grain or gluten-free if preferred Unbleached all-purpose or gluten-free flour for rolling out and dusting Extra-virgin olive oil for brushing ¼ cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese 4 cups baby arugula (about 6 oz)

Stir together the ricotta, red pepper flakes and olive oil in a small bowl and adjust the seasonings to taste.

Set aside.

Prepare an indirect medium-hot fire in the grill, with heat on one side and no heat on the other.

Divide the dough into four portions.

On a floured surface, pat or roll each portion into a 6-to-8-inchdiameter circle.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Brush olive oil into a circle that’s a little larger than a pizza, and then place a pizza on the oiled circle. Brush the top of the pizza with olive oil.

Lift the pizza by holding the ends of the parchment paper. At a height of about 6 inches above the grill, flip the circle of dough onto the hot side of the grill grates. Quickly peel off the parchment and close the lid. Grill the pizza for 2 to 3 minutes, or until it has good grill marks.

Turn the pizza with tongs and move it to the indirect side. Spread the pizza with one-quarter of the ricotta and sprinkle with one-quarter of the Pecorino Romano. Cover and grill for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the cheese has melted. Repeat the process with the other pizzas. To serve, top each pizza with 1 cup of arugula.

Broccoli Rabe and Garlic Bruschetta Yields: 8 servings

Hearty greens such as broccoli rabe, kale, Swiss chard and spinach are interchangeable here. A quick sauté until greens are wilted keeps dark colors brilliant. Pile the greens, still dripping with olive oil, atop the toasted bread for an appetizer or delicious side with pasta or pizza.

For the sautéed broccoli rabe: 8 oz broccoli rabe, chopped 1 large garlic clove, thinly sliced 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 /8 tsp kosher or sea salt Pinch of red pepper flakes (less than 1/8 tsp)

For the bruschetta: 8 slices (½-inch-thick) of Italian country (or gluten-free) bread 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

For the sautéed broccoli rabe, in a large skillet on the stovetop, heat 2 tablespoons of water and add the broccoli rabe and garlic. Cook until soft, 6 to 8 minutes. Drizzle with the olive oil and season with the red pepper flakes and salt. Adjust the seasonings to taste.

For the bruschetta, prepare a medium-hot fire in the grill. Brush each slice with the olive oil and grill 1 to 2 minutes per side, or until it has good grill marks.

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Thai Shrimp Pizzettes with Coconut and Chiles Yields: 4 (6-to-8-inch) pizza servings

Green curry paste, available in the Asian section of the grocery, contains green chiles, lemongrass and other tasty seasonings. Ingredients include enough shrimp for nibbling before scattering the bulk of them on the pizzettes.

For the green curry coconut sauce: 1 cup fresh or canned coconut milk, well shaken 2 tsp green curry paste Juice of 1 lime (about 1 Tbsp)

For the shrimp pizzettes: 1 lb large shrimp (31 to 35), peeled and deveined Extra-virgin olive oil for brushing 1 lb prepared pizza dough, whole wheat, natural grain or gluten-free if preferred Unbleached all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour for rolling out and dusting ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

For the green curry coconut sauce, stir together the coconut milk, green curry paste and lime juice in small bowl. Set aside.

For the shrimp pizzettes, soak 8 (12-inch) bamboo skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.

Prepare an indirect medium-hot fire in the grill, with heat on one side and no heat on the other.

Thread the shrimp onto the prepared skewers and brush with olive oil.

Grill shrimp over direct heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until firm, opaque and pink.

Divide the dough into four portions.

On a floured surface, pat or roll each portion into a 6-to-8-inch-diameter circle.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Brush olive oil into a circle that’s a little larger than a pizza, and then place a pizza on the oiled circle. Brush the top of the pizza with olive oil.

Lift the pizza by holding the ends of the parchment paper. At a height of about 6 inches above the grill, flip the circle of dough onto the hot side of the grill grates. Quickly peel off the parchment and close the lid. Grill the pizza base for 2 to 3 minutes, or until it has good grill marks. Turn the pizza with tongs and move it to the indirect heat side.

Spread the pizza with one-quarter of the green curry coconut sauce. Cover and grill for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, or until the topping has melted.

Repeat the process with the other pizzas.

To serve, top each pizza with grilled shrimp and cilantro.

Source: Patio Pizzeria, by Karen Adler and Judith Fertig; adapted, with the permission of Running Press.

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START SMALL AND STAY COMMITTED

by April Thompson

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orn and raised in the Midwest, actress Molly Hagan moved west in the 1980s to pursue her dream of an acting career. Her childhood home was located alongside farmland that ended up being sold and quarried for limestone. “They kept buying more acreage and infringing on our life and landscape. It was hideous, and led me to want to conserve and protect the land and its beauty,” says Hagan.

Committed to realizing her professional goals, she’s also dedicated to living eco-consciously and furthering conservation causes. Hagan lives with her partner, archaeologist Richard Guttenberg, in an energy-efficient home below the San Gabriel mountains in Altadena, California.

During her 30-plus-year acting career, Hagan has appeared in more than 30 films, including the classics Code of Silence, Some Kind of Wonderful, Sully and Election. Her many TV episode credits include Star Trek Deep Space Nine, Columbo, Friends, Seinfeld, The Golden Girls, Grey’s Anatomy and Bones; she was a regular on the popular Herman’s Head and beloved Unfabulous.

With so many dimensions to sustainability, what issue most moves you to make green lifestyle choices?

My chief concern is overpopulation. The most conscious environmental decision I ever made was not to have children; my decision is in no way a judgment on those that do. But I believe the warming world is grossly overpopulated, causing resources to become precious, and we must make ever wiser choices.

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What are some of the conservation steps you have taken in your home and garden?

When I had the means, I bought big-ticket items to conserve electricity, like a Sun Frost refrigerator. When money was tight, I focused more on little things, like energy-efficient light bulbs, composting and recycling.

When we bought our small home in sunny Southern California three years ago, we tore out the lawn and irrigation system and planted mostly native plants that require little to no watering. We have an organic vegetable garden, which we hand water using rainwater captured in rain barrels. We also capture our shower water and use it to water plants in summer and flush toilets in winter. Our house had no heating or cooling system, so we invested in ductless split-system heat pumps that cool and heat very efficiently.

We knew we needed to do more, so we met with a home energy consultant. We followed through with doable improvements like chimney balloons, painting our flat roof with a reflective coating and weatherproofing windows and doors, while we saved toward doing more big things. Last year, we were able to take the plunge and installed recessed LED lighting, upgraded all our windows and doors and insulated our home’s ceilings and floors. We also repurposed material saved from my former yoga studio for the flooring.

The insulation has reduced our air conditioning use by 70 percent; despite living in the scorching San Gabriel Valley with little shade cover, we rarely have to turn it on. Our winter electricity bill is down 40 percent, so we’re already seeing a return on our investments, in addition to reducing our carbon footprint.

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We know we can still do more. We dream of going solar and adding a water reuse system. Next, we want to get everyone involved in planting trees in our neighborhood.

Because living in a sprawling city or suburb can raise our everyday transportation footprint, how do you minimize your driving?

It’s tough to have a small transportation footprint in Los Angeles. I took the bus a couple of times when I moved here, but it was difficult to make time-sensitive shoots and auditions. Luckily, nearly everything I need is near our home, and I try not to travel far unless I’m auditioning.

I’ve always bought small cars to save gas. I bought the first electric hybrid made

by Honda, their futuristic-looking Insight. My last three cars have been a hybrid Toyota Prius.

Do you try to use your public profile to advocate for change?

I’ve always focused on what I can do in my life to live simply and cleanly. The choices I’ve made come from my heart.

I don’t carry statistics in my head, can’t quote experts and don’t consider myself an activist. I read up on eco-issues, get a visceral sense of what is right, and then try to lead by example. For example, after we tore out our water- and chemical-hungry lawn, our neighbors on both sides tore out theirs. It’s a simple, but powerful act.

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

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Are you ready to make the changes that bring you true health?

by Ben Greenman

W

hat is being a father? It’s, at least in part, about beginning.

It is rejuvenating to locate ourself near the start of a child’s life.

There are so many chances to get it right.

The thought that we might also get it wrong flits across our mind, but it’s gone before we can even shiver at its presence.

It’s also about returning to that question again and again, each time failing to acquire additional insight.

“What isn’t being a father?” is a better question. Being a father isn’t indifference, but neither is it a steady stream of calm wisdom or a place of consistent self-control or a clearly delineated set of exercises engineered to help produce self-knowledge in offspring. Bridges are engineered. We stare into our little one’s eyes, beaming thoughts that we hope are received, translated and appreciated, waiting for a beam to come back to us.

Child rearing is worked toward, clumsily, imperfectly, with a deep and near religious faith in trial and error. Children are refined over time with the assistance of many imperfect philosophies.

When our second child opted in, my wife and I compared baby pictures of the two boys. “They look different,” I said.

“That’s not why I’m looking at them,” she said. “I want to remember this.” I remember looking at the pictures with her only because she has told me about it.

If, in part, fatherhood is remembering things that did not exactly happen, it is also forgetting things that did hap-

pen, some transformative to a degree that I could not have imagined five seconds before they occurred. Afterwards, I knew I would never be the same again. But I was.

As children grow, they are not the same again. Parenting boys instead of babies is already a grand departure from everything I have learned up until now and I am just coming to see that it will always be this way. Recently, in trying to figure out when a man that is not a father becomes a man that is a father, I remarked to my sons, “Even though I know being a father has changed me forever, I remember certain things that happened, but not as many as I would have thought.”

My older son explained, “Maybe it’s because you are thinking of us more than yourself. Maybe you want time to pass so we can get to the next thing in our lives.”

My younger son zeroed in, “The problem is that you think it’s parenting when really it’s childing.”

He’s right. What is being a father?

It’s letting someone else be a child. It’s suffering through certain kinds of abstract pain so that they don’t. It’s bearing the brunt of disappointments so that they can go on feeling invincible. It’s teaching how to forget as much as it is teaching how to remember… but it is still very near the beginning.

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by April Thompson inecraft. Pokemon. Snapchat. updated digital media guidelines, which Digital media dominates childshifted from strict time limits to greater hood. That time youngsters used flexibility for and within different age to spend playing with friends, being with groups. For children under 18 months, family or sleeping has been zapped. the recommendation is to avoid media According to a study by the Kaiser Family altogether outside of video chats with Foundation, 8-to-10-year-olds are daily exloved ones. In the older age ranges, posed to nearly eight hours of on-screen the guidelines are less prescriptive and media and heavy media users are twice as more about setting individual limits that likely to report poor grades. ensure getting enough sleep and physi Conscientious and concerned parents cal activity along with achieving other are setting limits on screen time and developmental needs. reclaiming family time. Experts, too, are Cross believes excessive screen time working to define a “new healthy” at a is particularly detrimental for younger time when many activities, from homekids that have fewer waking hours and work to shopping, are moving online. more developing to do. “Toddlers don’t “How can you begin to limit kids’ learn well from screens, so you will have screen time when teachers are increaslimited return from using screens for eduingly using media?” queries Pediatrician cation,” she observes.

Corinn Cross, who practices in Los Ange- Kathy Marrocco, an Oakland Townles. “It’s hard. None of us grew up with ship, Michigan, blogger with YourOrganthis level of technology, and it’s moving icChild.com, initially worried about her faster than any advice can.” kids’ potential adverse exposure to radiation

from cell phone use. Her concern soon Nip It Early turned to other big impacts of digital media Cross co-authored the American encroaching on their lives. She cites a study Academy of Pediatrics’ (AAP) recently of 3,000 parents of grade-school-aged kids,

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which found that nearly two-thirds of the children are using their devices at night instead of sleeping, with a corresponding drop in concentration, memory and energy.

Marrocco maintains firm boundaries with her daughter, 13, and son, 18, prohibiting the use of electronics at the kitchen table and in their rooms at night, in line with AAP recommendations.

“They can only have devices in their room at night if they are in offline ‘airplane mode’ so they won’t be tempted to check or respond to incoming messages,” she says.

Kids don’t sleep well next to their phones, agrees Cross, a mother of three, ages 4, 6 and 8. “They have trouble falling and staying asleep.” She also doesn’t let her children use e-readers instead of books.

Prevent Screen Addiction

Psychotherapist Nicholas Kardaras, Ph.D., an addiction expert and executive director of The Dunes, a rehab clinic in East Hampton, New York, is even firmer about screen time, having seen some kids go off the digital deep end. Delaying

Media and screens are best used purposefully, to achieve a specified goal. ~Corinn Cross the onset of screen exposure is the most critical step a parent can take, suggests Kardaras. “There’s no evidence to suggest media exposure is beneficial to child development. Most tech geniuses, including the founders of Google, Amazon and Apple, were not exposed to it until adolescence.

“Treating digital addiction is challenging because you can’t be digitally abstinent in this society,” he continues.

“Prevention is the key.”

Digital media abuse can have lasting developmental impacts, according to Kardaras, author of Glow Kids: How Screen Addiction is Hijacking our Kids and How to Break the Trance. DrKardaras. com cites numerous studies on the effects of such intensive use, from increased prevalence of attention deficit disorder to higher rates of depression. Brain imaging studies from institutions such as the

medical schools at Indiana University and University of Utah have shown how heavy exposure to digital media has effects on the brain similar to substance addiction, reports Kardaras, affecting areas of the brain linked with functions like impulse control, brain connectivity and processing speed.

In his practice, red flags for potential digital addiction include strong reactions when devices are taken away, disinterest in “offline” activities, worsening of interpersonal relationships and dropping grades.

Modeling good practices is as important as monitoring kids’ behavior, suggests Cross. In her household, all electronic tablets and cell phones are kept in a drawer when not in use. “If I have work to do or have to take a phone call, I’ll go to another room, then come back and be present with the kids,” she says. “Quality, face-to-face time is important.”

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them to put their devices away,” advises Pediatrician Corinn Cross. HealthyChildren.org/MediaUsePlan offers a free interactive online tool to create a personalized family media use plan.

If kids don’t comply with rules, Kathy Marrocco suggests turning the Wi-Fi off at night or taking away devices altogether. But don’t leave a void, cautions Cross. Substitute fun, fulfilling activities.

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eeping the family in sync about the amount of digital media use is challenging. Here are some expert tips on maintaining a healthy balance.

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Decide the ground rules — “Determine rules that make sense for everyone, and it’ll be much easier to get your kids on board, as they won’t see it as arbitrary when you tell

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Be wary of even “good” screen time — Test educational apps before approving them for kids to ensure their quality and so parents can help reinforce the learning, says Cross.

She likes CommonSenseMedia.org for parental reviews and information to filter media of all kinds, from apps and games to TV shows.

Consider advocating for limiting screen time in local schools. “I asked my boys’ elementary school not to give

them portable devices until they were 10,” says Nicholas Kardaras, the father of 9-year-old twins.

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Watch out for rewards — Some screen time is more mesmerizing for kids than others, according to Kardaras, who treats such addictions. Most video games are designed on a variable reward schedule, similar to slot machines, which intentionally stimulates players to chase future rewards. Consider stricter limits on such media.

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Play first in the real world — Because it reduces overall exercise, screen overuse can contribute to obesity. Cross recommends prioritizing exercising before daily allotted screen time; after being online, it’s more difficult to engage kids in physical activity.

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Green Car Buying Tips Fuel Economy Plus Sales Incentives Equal Big Savings

by Jim Motavalli

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hile some carmakers are filling showrooms with ever-larger gas-guzzling sport utility vehicles (SUV) thanks to lower gas prices, some car buyers want to do just the opposite and go greener with their wheels.

Fortunately, more eco-friendly options exist than ever before—many of which come with surprising personal benefits in addition to a cleaner, greener planet.

The green share of the U.S. auto market, combining battery electrics, hybrids and plug-in hybrids, peaked at 3.8 percent in 2013, according to the Automotive News Data Center. Despite a record 59 models available now, the share was just 2.87 percent in 2016. As Millennials—the generation that could be buying 40 percent of all new vehicles by 2020—fully emerge into the marketplace, eco-car numbers could zoom, although some think it’s possible they’ll by shunning car purchases for car-sharing services.

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search. “We expect that to change in the next couple of years, when vehicles like the hybrid Ford Explorer reach the public.” Navigant projects only 3.4 percent annual compounded growth in hybrid sales by 2025, but a much more robust 31 percent rise in battery-run electrics.

“Conventional hybrids without a plug no longer have the halo they once had,” says Bradley Berman, founder of HybridCars.com. “The cutting edge has moved to electric cars with ever-bigger battery packs and longer electric range.

With gas prices at relatively low levels, the green car market remains a small niche.”

Getting a Green Bargain

Many of the greener choices are now a tremendous bargain for consumers. The federal government currently offers a tax credit of up to $4,500 for electrified vehicles, and many states kick in with added subsidies. Highlights include maximums available for electric vehicles (EV) with big batteries: California, $1,500 in rebates, plus single-occupant use of the high-occupancy vehicle lanes; Colorado, $5,000; Connecticut, $3,000; Delaware,

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$2,200; Maryland, $3,000; Massachusetts, $2,500; Michigan, $2,500; Pennsylvania, $2,000; Rhode Island, $2,500; Texas, $2,500; and Utah, $750.

The Prius Prime is a prime example of the savings available. The acclaimed plug-in hybrid, with an electric range of 25 miles, starts at $27,100, before subsidies (starting prices are before destination costs). In California, it would be $21,100. This means this well-equipped plug-in hybrid is, for state purchasers, approximately $3,585 less than a base Prius liftback hybrid ($24,685). It’s a buyer’s market for green cars, as manufacturers incentivize them to meet federal and California fuel economy averages.

Buyers are encouraged to act now before subsidies disappear.

Hyundai is taking an interesting approach with its green Ioniq line, offering, beginning this year, affordable battery electric, hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions of the same midsized car platform.

“This is about freedom for the customer—they can choose the level of electrification that fits them,” says Mike O’Brien, Hyundai vice president of corporate and product planning.

Great Green Choices

Here are some more good choices.

Chevrolet Bolt

Battery electric: Chevrolet Bolt

With the Bolt—GM’s first battery electric since the EV1—the buyer can get from zero to 60 miles per hour (mph) in 6.5 seconds from its 200-horsepower motor plus attain 238 miles of range from its huge, 60-kilowatt-hour battery, winning it 2017 Motor Trend Car of the Year, Green Car Journal’s 2017 Green Car of the Year and 2017 North American Car of the Year from a jury of automotive journalists. Prices start at $36,620, but subsidies can top $10,000.

Audi A3 e-tron

Plug-in hybrid: Audi A3 e-tron

The power (204 horsepower) and zeroto-60 mph time capability is similar to the Bolt, but the A3 offers a more sumptuous cabin and Audi’s celebrated driving dynamics. The electric range is a mere 16 miles, but 380 miles total using the 1.4-liter, fourcylinder gas engine. Prices start at $38,900, but it qualifies for a $4,500 federal tax credit and some state subsidies, too.

Toyota Highlander

Hybrid car: Toyota Highlander

Mildly updated for 2017, the Highlander is the only three-row hybrid SUV currently available, making it worth considering.

Good news includes a power increase in the 3.5-liter V-6 (to 306 horsepower), although there’s a small fuel-economy penalty. The hybrid is rated at 30 miles per gallon in the city, 28 highway and 29 combined. The bottom line cost starts at $36,270 without subsidies.

Other worthy cars: The fuel cell-powered Honda Clarity, Toyota Mirai and Hyundai Tucson (for southern Californians); any of the Ioniqs; the versatile plug-in hybrid Chevrolet Volt; and the quick BMW i3 and i8 and Tesla Model S if the budget allows.

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

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he Reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum) has a long history and a recent surge in interest. It is a shelf mushroom of woody texture with a sort of shiny top (hence the descriptive name “lucidum” or shiny), which grows on dead or dying trees. They are grown commercially now in North America as well as Asia. There are several varieties of Reishi mushrooms: red is the most potent, plus black, blue, white, yellow, and purple.

Reishi documented history goes back to writings around 200 B.C. in China. It was regarded as a spiritual medicine which nourished the “shen” or spirit. Taoist monks used it to calm the mind for meditation. Ancient Chinese felt it had properties of longevity and increased vitality, as well as treated illnesses of the liver and arthritis.

Himalayan guides use it for altitude sickness. Mayan Indians used it to treat and prevent infectious diseases.

The active ingredients are derived from the stem and cap of the mushroom, and include: • Beta-D-glucan • Egosterol • Fungal lysozyme • Proteinase • Triterpenes: Ganoderic acids • Lipids • Alkaloids • Glucosides • Coumarins • Volatile oil • Riboflavin, ascorbic acid, and amino acids

Reishi has a bunch of medicinal usages: • Cancer • Arthritis • Fatigue • Hypertension • Nervous tension • Bronchitis • Hepatitis • Reduced effects of cancer chemotherapy and radiation therapy • Increased blood circulation • Lowers cholesterol • Asthma • Anti-allergic • Anti-inflammatory • Anti-viral • Anti-bacterial • Anti-oxidant • Mood elevating • HIV and AIDS • Stimulates macrophages, T-cells, natural killer cells, and

alters levels of Tissue Necrosis Factor and Interleukins

(cells and chemicals in the immune system) • Inhibits platelet aggregation (clot formation) • Antihistamine • Antitussive (cough suppressant) • Expectorant • Insomnia.

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itching, dry nose and throat, nausea

and vomiting.

Drug interactions: Reishi may increase the risk of bleeding

if given with anticoagulants or antiplatelet drugs, and may lower the blood pressure too much if given with antihypertensives.

Dosage: there is no optimal dosage. Reishi mushrooms may be cooked and eaten in a variety of ways. Fresh or dried mushrooms can be boiled, strained, and used for tea. The main extract of Reishi mushrooms found in capsules is Beta-D-glucan, which seem to range from about 100-600 mg/cap.

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561-369-2836 to attend.

CHAKRAS, CRYSTALS, COLORS, AND ORACLE READINGS with Margaret Ann Lembo. Margaret Ann will share a basic explanation of the chakras and the colors associated with each chakra. Everyone will receive a little message at the end of the 6:45 - 8:30 PM $22 prepaid; $27 at the door, non-refundable. At The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www.thecrystalgarden.com. 561-369-2836 to attend.

TUESDAY, JUNE 6 Free healing session with Cristovao Brilho 7:00 pm Instituto Cristovao Brilho - 2811 Coral Way - 33145 - call 786-295-8665 must arrive by 7:00 pm.

Transformational Breath® w/Jamar Join us for a profound and deeply moving process that helps integrate, re-program and release negative beliefs or behaviors6:308:30PM Cost $40 or $35 by 6/5 The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register 561-630-2280.

Audobon Monthly Membership Meeting & FILM ABOUT JAMES AUDUBON 6:30pm June 6 meeting will be at Palm Beach County's Main Library at 3650 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach. We will be showing a film about James Audubon, entitled "Rara Avis.” Doors open 6p.m. Reservations are required so please call the library at 561-233-2600 to reserve your place. free and open to the public.

Stone People Medicine Readings with Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed blood Cherokee. These are private one on one Native American style readings 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm; $50 per 45 minutes reading. You must call to book your time slot and other days and times are also available.. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. Must register ahead of time: call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7 Reiki Circle led by Pearl Rauberts, starts at 6:30 pm, by donation. each person has a short individual Reiki healing session with Pearl on a Reiki table. register ahead of time (limited number of places). 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. To RSVP, call 561-3333372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com.

Freedom From Stress 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays - Experience the ancient Raja Yoga Meditation. This wisdom from the ages enables the soul to maintain happiness and peace no matter what the challenge. FREE. Delray Beach. Contact: 561-843-2296 www.brahmakumaris.org Private InnerDialogueTM Sessions & BeingHuman Readings w/David Rosas MT InnerDialogue is a mindbody process similar to holistic counseling, yet the advice comes directly from your body and unconscious.

The process uses organic tools: hand mudras (like sign language for communication) and muscle testing (an assessment tool) to ask the body questions to gain insightful answers, find solutions and inspire forward action in all areas of life. 2-6PM Cost 60 min/$125, 90 min/$175 BeingHuman Readings are a cognitive approach that uses iconography, cards, people or imagery, which allows you

to. At the end of the process you will leave with a more nourishing picture and understanding of yourself. 2-6PM Cost 15 min/$35, 30 min/$60, 45 min/$85, 60 min/$110 The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens.

JamarCenter.com. To register 561-630-2280.

THURSDAY, JUNE 8 BLOGTALKRADIO: BE WEALTHY with Margaret Ann Lembo. What does wealthy feel like to you? Spend time daily focused on creatively visualizing the energy of great wealth as a normal part of your life. Thank you to our sponsor The Crystal Garden Brand. This episode is brought to you by the new Roll On essential oil blend, Be Wealthy. 10 am – 10:30 am ET. www.blogtalkradio. com/margaretannlembo/2017/06/08/be-wealthy-withmargaret-ann-lembo The Seven Chakras: Evolutionary Centers of Consciousness w/Jamar (4Wks) Come learn what yogis have known for thousands of years about what and where your chakras are and how they affect your life physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally.. This is a very powerful 6:30-8:30PM Cost $150 or $120 by 6/7 The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens.

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

“Spiritual Wisdom on Karma and Reincarnation” Free Spiritual Café at 6:30 pm on Thursday, June 8th at the Publix Greenwise, 11231 Legacy Avenue, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410. Share informal conversation about dreams and other spiritual tools. Presented by the Palm Beach County ECKANKAR Center. information ECKANKAR Center (561) 434-2003 www.meetup.com/ecankarinpalmbeach and on Facebook at ECKANKAR Palm Beach County. For information about ECKANKAR— The Path of Spiritual Freedom visit www.eckankar.org.

FRIDAY, JUNE 9 Unlock Your Intuition, Edgar Cayce’s ARE Annual Conference with Carol Ann Liaros, intuitive trainer, lecturer and author for over 50 years. Friday: 7am–9pm plus June 10, 9am–9pm. $99 for two day conference or $25 for each of 4 segments. Doubletree Hotel, 100 Fairway Dr, Deerfield Beach. Call Ron Feldheim to register: 305.205.9343 or email ronald.feldheim@msmc.com.

Yin Yoga with Candle Light & Live Music with Debra Dubinski @ Yoga Journey Studio, 1950 Glades Road, Boca Raton in the Wyndam Hotel (5th floor). 6-8pm Join Debra in the studio for Yin Yoga with Live Music.

Take the journey inward and explore the deeper parts of yourself. This long slow deep practice is all levels and is presented in a candle lit room with live music by Scott Marischen. 2 hours of bliss! Investment - $30 This event sells out - please pre-register! www.yogajourney.com

SATURDAY, JUNE 10 CRYSTAL ALIGNMENT AND MEDITATION with Margaret Ann Lembo. A transformative experience!

Bring a sweater or a blanket if you have a tendency to get cold during meditation. 2:00 – 4:00 PMMaximum 10 people Bring a blanket, pillow and/or a yoga mat.

You will be lying on the floor. At The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www. thecrystalgarden.com. Call 561-369-2836 to attend.

Chakras and Self-Healing led by Pearl Rauberts: 10:30 am to 1:00 pm, $25. Learn about the seven major energy centers, the body, mind, emotion and spirit 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. Please RSVP: call 561-333-3372 or pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com Yoga in the Park with Leslie Glickman. Every Saturday at Sanborn Square Park, Federal Hwy, Downtown Boca Raton 9 - 10 am. Free Weekly Community Yoga Event. www.yogajourney.com Chair Yoga Teacher Training with Ruth Sanders and Shona Castillo @ Yoga Journey Studio, 1950 Glades Road, Boca Raton in the Wyndam Hotel (5th floor).

12-5pm Saturday & Sunday, June 10-11 Do you have students or clients who struggle with yoga poses due to age, weight, medical issues, disability or inflexibility?

By adapting traditional yoga poses to a chair, you can bring the accessible benefits of yoga to every BODY. Includes a teaching manual and certificate of completion. 10 CEUs will be given.Taught by Ruth Sanders E-RYT-500 and Shona Castillo RYT 500 Investment: $250 www.yogajourney.com The Karmic Pact led by Pearl Rauberts, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, $20. We live many lives:. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. Must RSVP: call 561333-3372 or pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com.

Community HU Song HU, a love song to God, is a gift to the world. Tune into its many blessings and experience divine love. Join us on Saturday, June 10th at 11:00 am, at the West Palm Beach ECKANKAR Center, 1695 Florida Mango Road, Suite 4, West Palm Beach, FL 33406. (561) 434-2003 or find us on www.meetup.com/ ecankarinpalmbeach. You can learn more about HU at www.miraclesinyourlife.org.

Intro to Palmistry w/Mary Catherine (Caterina) Casto Learn the history of PALMISTRY and how to read your palm and predict love, health, career, children and success. 1-3PM Cost $30 or $25 by 6/9 The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter. com. Register 561-630-2280.

Free healing session with Cristovao Brilho 5:00 pm HOTEL COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT 2051 S LeJeune Road, Coral Gables 33134. 786-295-8665 must arrive by 5:00 pm FREE PARKING.

SUNDAY, JUNE 11 How to Discover and Get What You Really Want w/ Paula Klempay Many of us are challenged to know what it is we want to do with our lives. This class is designed to help you discover, uncover or recover the dream or vision of how you want to live, and to learn how to make it come true in your life. The class is based on Barbara Sher's Wishcraft and I Could Do Anything If I Only Knew What It Was , and is facilitated by Paula Klempay who has coached hundreds of people to achieve success as a Career Consultant and Personal Success Coach. Learn more www.linkedin.com/in/pklempay/ and with her Spirit and Energy healing work at https://www.spiritandenergyhealing.net/ 1-5PM Cost $75 or $65 by 6/10 The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens.

JamarCenter.com. register 561-630-2280.

FREE Monthly Channeled

Law of Attraction Workshops

Palm Beach Gardens – June 20th Boca Raton – June 27th For dates & more information go to

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Inception Point Therapy® Level 1 Workshop

with Cheryl Sullivan, CHt. June 2-4 Fri 6-9pm Sat & Sun 9am-6pm Boca Raton

Having Problems with...

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Come learn a simple process to reclaim the power to heal yourself. Three days of healing energy, group exercises, awesome people and unconditional love. $345 by 5/26.

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Organic Yoga (Hatha) refers to a set of physical exercises and sequences designed to align your skin, muscles, and bones. This class includes Pranyama. After warming up with sun salutations the focus is on mastery of the 12 basic poses. by Nice Polido. All levels of yogis are welcomed.11 - 11:30 – 12:30 Greenlands Variety Store - 2000 N Federal Hwy, Delray Beach Donation only.

The How to & Why Bother of Forgiving with Rick McBride, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, $60. When you find the gift in whatever you're struggling to forgive, your perspective shifts and the issue begins to dissolve. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. Must register ahead of time: call 561-333-3372 or pearlrauberts@ hotmail.com, details at www.rauberts.com

UPCOMING CLASSES WITH

REV. PEARL RAUBERTS 6073 Summit Blvd West Palm Beach 33415

The Chakras and Self-Healing

Saturday June 10 10:30am to 1:00pm $25

The Karmic Pact

Saturday June 10 2:00pm to 4:00pm $20

Reiki Level II

Saturday June 17 9:30am to 5:00pm $150

Energy Healing Circle Wednesday June 21 Starts 6:30pm By Donation

Reiki Level I

Saturday June 24 9:30am to 5:00pm $150

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American Healing Drumming Circle with Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed blood Cherokee; starts at 4:30 pm (lasts about 2 hours), Donation. Traditional Native American style drumming with hand drums and singing of Lakota Prayer A spiritual experience suitable for everyone 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. RSVP required: call 561-3333372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com

MONDAY, JUNE 12 GUIDED MEDITATION: STRESS RELIEF AND DIVINE CONNECTION with Margaret Ann Lembo.

Come experience a peaceful guided meditation to release stress and find inner peace. 6:00 - 6:30 PM, $5.00 suggested “love offering” per event, at The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www.thecrystalgarden.com. To attend 561-369-2836.

Rauberts Energy Healing Technique private sessions with Energy Healer Pearl Rauberts available between 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm; $60 for 1 hour. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. Please register ahead of time (sessions available other days also); call 561-3333372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com The Jewel in the Lotus: Exploring Crystals and Gemstones in Buddhism w/Maya Malay In the Buddhist tradition there are many objects used as objects of veneration and sacred practices. Among these highly revered objects are an extensive variety of crystals, both from worldly existing as well as "self- emanating". 6:30-8:30PM Cost $25 or $20 by 6/13 The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. register 561-630-2280

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A DRUMMING CIRCLE EVENT with Margaret Ann Lembo. Margaret Ann will call in the 7 directions using Smudge in Spray It is important to realize that this is a sacred circle event. Be prepared to stay for the full ceremony. 6:45 - 9:00 PM, $22 prepaid, $27 at the door, nonrefundable. Maximum 25 people. The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www. thecrystalgarden.com. To attend 561-369-2836 to attend.

Manifestation of healing for Advanced Healers. Class is for those who have studied principles of energy healing and are looking for a group with whom they can “make a healing connection”. Bring the names of others who need healing. We focus on all modalities of spiritual healing and discuss new methods of bringing more light into our lives. No charge for the class. Downtown Lake Worth area. Call for location. Jane Gray Ford.

561-827-3319.

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Private Intuitive/Psychic Readings w/Mary Catherine (Caterina) Casto As a NATIONAL, fourth generation psychic with all forms of intuition 2-6PM Cost 15 min/$35, 30 min/$60, 45 min/$85, 60 min/$110 The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter. com. Info & register 561-630-2280.

Free Lecture re Spiritual Adventures and Retreat in Crestone, CO Learn about Crestone, CO and its amazing history as a sacred location and how pilgrimage and retreat can change your life. TSI has led retreats to this amazing area for 16 years. Discover how you can travel with us as we visit enlightening and fascinating places that will open your heart and ignite your soul! Free lecture, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm at Transformational Studies Institute (TSI), 900 E. Indiantown Road, Suite 310, Jupiter, FL 33477. For more information, call (561) 744-9123 or email info@TSIJupiter.com

Yoga of 12-Step Recovery with Melanie Haraldson @ Yoga Journey Studio, 1950 Glades Road, Boca Raton in the Wyndam Hotel (5th floor). 7:45-9pm The Yoga of 12-Step Recovery (Y12SR) is a 12-step-based discussion and all-levels yoga practice open to anyone and everyone dealing with their own addictive behavior or affected by the addictive behavior of others. This is an open and inclusive group. All A’s are welcome.7:45 - 9:15 pm.

Investment $10 www.yogajourney.com

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14 FREE Laura Norman Reflexology Training Webinar 8:00pm-9:00pm. Talk with Laura Norman about: How to Add to Your Services • Start a New Career • Earn $75-$150 an Hour • FREE Registration online at www. lauranorman.com. Learn about Laura Norman’s unique, holistic Method of Reflexology See our ad in this issue for our complete Certification class schedules starting July 15th. Location: The comfort of your home. Register online now at www.lauranorman.com.

Kids & Teens Yoga Ages 6-16 w/Lexi Hidalgo Join us for Kids & Teens Yoga- This class will be instructed by Lexi Hidalgo.. Lexi’s teaches a Vinyasa yoga, the movements flow together and are dance like. Yogis will learn poses and breathing exercises to keep their bodies strong and flexible. Students will journey their self- exploration, and tools to handle stress, anger, anxiety, depression and other challenges kids & teens face. All levels are By Donation When: Wednesday, June 14, 21, 28th 5:45pm Greenlands Variety Store - 2000 N Federal Hwy, Delray Beach - in the big room upstairs Bring: A yoga mat.

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Introduction to Your Shadow Side: Reclaiming the Self w/Jamar It becomes a natural part of growth to ultimately embrace all the disowned pieces of oneself We will shed light on the shadow’s value and power and harness its force, thus allowing our true potential to be realized.

7-9PM Cost $35 or $30 by 6/15 The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. register 561-630-2280.

Raw JUCE & Yoga Journey Studio team up to present Raw Yoga on the Third Friday of the month at Raw JUCE East Federal Hwy, Boca Raton on the rooftop 6-8 pm with Lisa Ponczek and DJ Sal Vecchio... a new twist on HAPPY HOUR... on the Roof Top of raw JUCE East.

Class begins at 6:00 pm and will be followed by fresh JUCE and light bites. Come and hang out with old friends or make new ones.

SATURDAY, JUNE 17 SPECIAL EVENT: Psychic Fair: Join us for a Very Special Psychic Fair! The Most Amazing Lineup of South Florida’s Premier Psychics. 12-5PM 1 session=15 min.

Cost $30; 2 sessions $55; 3 sessions $75; 4 sessions $90; All Merchandise 10% off! The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more information call 561-630-2280.

Yoga in the Park with Leslie Glickman. Every Saturday at Sanborn Square Park, Federal Hwy, Downtown Boca Raton 9 - 10 am. Free Weekly Community Yoga Event. www.yogajourney.com Reiki Level II class with Reiki Master, Teacher & Practitioner Rev. Pearl Rauberts; 9:30 am to 5:00 pm, $150 includes 2 detailed manuals. Get your Level II attunement, learn 3 sacred symbols, learn how to work with them and how to send Distant Reiki. You must have your Reiki Level I certificate. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415.

Advance registration with deposit required; call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@ hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com

SUNDAY, JUNE 18 “HU, the Key to a Happier Life” The ECK Light and Sound Service is a time for people of all religious backgrounds to come and share the love for God. It is held every third Sunday of each month at 11:00 am in the Palm Beach County ECKANKAR Center, 1695 Florida Mango Road, Suite 4, West Palm Beach, FL 33406. The service includes singing the HU, guest speakers, small discussion groups, creative arts and fellowship.

Find us on www.meetup.com/ecankarinpalmbeach for directions and more information, or call (561) 434-2003. The Path of Spiritual Freedom visit www.eckankar.org or find us on Facebook.

Organic Yoga (Hatha) refers to a set of physical exercises and sequences designed to align your skin, muscles, and bones. salutations the focus is on mastery of the 12 basic poses. Class is Lead by Nice Polido. All levels 11:30 – 12:30 pm Greenlands Variety Store - 2000 N Federal Hwy, Delray Beach Donation only.

INTRODUCTION TO MEDIUMSHIP w/Mental Medium Laura GET READY You might feel the room temperature oscillate dramatically, extreme chills or be literally pushed by spirits in the room with us. Opening to spirit is enhanced when we have many people in room working together. 12-2PM Cost $35 or $30 by 6/17 The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. register 561-630-2280 Private Intuitive/Psychic Readings w/Spirit Medium Laura. Laura is featured in the book “Top 100 Psychics and Astrologers in America.” Now Laura is a VoicesBeyondVeil. com research medium, is author of the Soul Psychic Healer Master Certification Program and is host of her own radio show. 2:30-5:30PM Cost 15 min/$35, 30 min/$60, 45 min/$85, 60 min/$110 The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com.

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

MONDAY, JUNE 19 GUIDED MEDITATION: STRESS RELIEF AND DIVINE CONNECTION with Margaret Ann Lembo. Come experience a peaceful guided meditation to release stress and find inner peace. A unique focus will be used for each meditation. 6 - 6:30 PM, $5.00 suggested “love offering” per event, at The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www.thecrystalgarden.com. Call 561-369-2836 to attend.

Crystal Singing Bowl experience with Margaret Ann Lembo. The sound produced by crystal singing bowls, which are made of quartz, brings 6:45 – 8:30 PM, $22 prepaid, $27 at the door, non-refundable. Maximum 25 people, at The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www.thecrystalgarden.com. Call 561-369-2836

TUESDAY, JUNE 20 Transformational Breath® w/Jamar Join us for a profound and deeply moving process that helps integrate, re-program and release negative beliefs or behaviors 6:30-8:30PM Cost $40 or $35 by 6/19 The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. register 561-630-2280.

and creative approach that removes major blocks in life, making the unconscious conscious while finding your inner guide and medicine. NO artistic ability required. Ph.D. guided. $297 includes all materials. Every Wednesday 10am-1pm, June 21-July 26. Give yourself the gift of healing mind, heart and soul Lake Worth, FL. Contact Dr. Stacy Aberle 850-377-6909 ArtTherapypalmbeach.org CELEBRATE THE SUMMER SOLSTICE: POWER ANIMALS AND MESSAGES FROM THE MEDICINE WHEEL with Margaret Ann Lembo. During this event, you will meet your power animal and experience a drumming journey -a meditative journey into yourself. 6:30 - 9:30 PM $25 prepaid $30 Maximum 25 people, at The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www.thecrystalgarden.com. Call 561-369-2836.

Healing Circle led by Pearl Rauberts, starts at 6:30 pm; Donation. Experience Rauberts' Energy Healing Technique (REHT), a new & unique method of healing created by Pearl Rauberts. each person then receives a short session of energy healing from Pearl. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. register ahead of time (very limited number of places): call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@ hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com Private Intuitive/Psychic Readings w/Mary Ellen Collins 2-6PM Cost 15 min/$35, 30 min/$60, 45 min/$85, 60 min/$110 The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more information call 561-630-2280.

Kids & Teens Yoga Ages 6-16 w/Lexi Hidalgo. Join us for Kids & Teens YogaThis class will be instructed by Lexi Hidalgo. She is one of the youngest in the country with her yoga certification All levels are Welcomed. Donation 5:45pm Where: Greenlands Variety Store 2000 N Federal Hwy, Delray Beach in the big room upstairs. Bring A yoga mat.

THURSDAY, JUNE 22 “Embrace Life’s Challenges as Learning Opportunities” This lively Round Table discussion about spiritual principles and personal 7:00pm - 8:00pm with light refreshments to follow at the Palm Beach County ECKANKAR Center, 1695 Florida Mango Road, Suite 4, West Palm Beach, FL 33406. For directions and more information call our local ECKANKAR Center (561) 434-2003 or find us on www.meetup.com/ecankarinpalmbeach and on Facebook at ECKANKAR Palm Beach County. For information about ECKANKAR—Path of Spiritual Freedom visit www.eckankar.org.

FRIDAY, JUNE 23 Akashic Records Workshop - How to Use Your Dreams to Access the Records w/Lily Winsaft. 7-9PM Cost $35 or $30 by 6/22 The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register 561-630-2280.

SATURDAY, JUNE 24 THE HOWS AND WHYS OF ASTROLOGY w/noted astrologer Leslie McGuirk Astrology is a science and a language of metaphors. Harper Collins published her book THE POWER OF ASTROLOGY in 2016. She was a featured TED talk speaker in Hollywood CA in 2016. www.lesliemcguirk.com 2-4PM Cost

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21 The Indie Experience at Murder on the Beach 7 pm : Discover New Voices Panel.

Carol White signing Divided Duty $10.95, Raquel Reyes signing Jeweler's Mark 11.00, Victoria Landis signing Alias: Mitzi & Mack 15.95, Marcia King-Gamble signing Just You 6.99, Joanna Campbell Slan signing Love, Die, Neighbor 14.99, & Kathy Runk signing Murder at the Rectory 10.99. Murder on the Beach Mystery Bookstore Pineapple Grove 273 NE 2nd Avenue. Delray Beach, FL 33444 Phone: 561-279-7790 murdermb@ gate.net www.murderonthebeach.com Art Therapy Palm Beach's six-week intensive class is an intuitive, spiritual,

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Yoga in the Park with Leslie Glickman. Every Saturday at Sanborn Square Park, Federal Hwy, Downtown Boca Raton 9-10 am. Free Weekly Community Yoga Event. www.yogajourney.com Reiki Level I class with Pearl Rauberts, 9:30 am to 5:00 pm, $150 includes manuals.

Learn about Reiki healing and how to channel the healing energy for yourself and for others. Must register and pay deposit ahead of time: call 561-333-3372 or pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com

SUNDAY, JUNE 25 Usui Reiki Level 2 Class, 9:30 am-5:30 pm. 1082 Vintner Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 Students are taught the sacred symbols of Reiki and receive a Level 2 attunement. Students will have ample opportunity to practice Reiki on each other. Workbook is included. Cost is $150. Call/text Rev. Barbara Hollender, RMT at 860-712-4794.

Course approved by NCBTMB for 7 CEs for Massage Therapists (provider#463).

Private Sessions w/Alan Pratt 3:30-6:00PM Cost 15 min/$35, 30 min/$60, 45 min/$85, 60 min/$110 The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com.

To register or for more info call 561-630-2280.

Sacred Sound Galactivation & Psychic Circle w/Alan Pratt Fox News Miami presented a feature on Alan's work in 2015Visit www.alanpratt.net to learn more about Alan's work. 1-3PM Cost $30 or $25 by 6/24 The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more information call 561-630-2280 Organic Yoga (Hatha) refers to a set of physical exercises and sequences designed to align your skin, muscles, and bones. focus is on mastery of the 12 basic poses. Class is Lead by Nice Polido. All levels of yogis are welcomed. 11:30 – 12:30 pm Greenlands Variety Store - 2000 N Federal Hwy, Delray Beach Donation Center for Spiritual Living Palm Beaches - Special Conversation Cafe: What Does Spiritual Community Mean to You? Meditation 10:00 am, Conversation Cafe 10:30 am discover the vision together for thriving, authentic spiritual community, in the heart of the place you call "home". We’re saving a seat for you for caring, connection, belonging and empowerment, upstairs in the GreenWise Community Room, at 11231 Legacy Ave, Palm Beach Gardens. Love Offering. Learn more at: Www.cslpalmbeaches.org , CSLPalmBeaches@gmail.com and 561-676-7997.

Empower Your Tarot with Crystals! Class led by Mary Ellen Collins, 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm, $25. Learn to use crystals as a way to enhace and deepen your Tarot practice; you will quickly learn to tap into the energy and wisdom of crystals. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. Must register ahead of time: call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com.

AROMATHERAPY AND VIBRATIONAL HEALING Sun, Jun 25, and Mon, Jun 26 with Margaret Ann Lembo. Day #1: Learn the basics about the essential oils and how to use them in day-to-day life. Day #2: Experience blending oils to create your personal blend. You will learn to create a synergy oil for a specific intent. 13 CE units. CE Broker Course #: 20-535463. NCBTNB approved provider #720. Sunday: 10:00AM – 5:30PM, Monday: 10:00AM – 5:00PM $197 Price includes lunch for both days. Maximum 10 people. The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www.thecrystalgarden.com. Call 561-369-2836 to attend.

MONDAY, JUNE 26 GUIDED MEDITATION: STRESS RELIEF AND DIVINE CONNECTION with Margaret Ann Lembo. 6:00 - 6:30 PM, $5.00 suggested “love offering” per event, at The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www.thecrystalgarden. com. Call 561-369-2836 to attend.

Yoga for Beginner’s Series w/Jamar (6Wks) Designed as a complete introduction to yoga or a great way to rene-w your yoga experience. 7-8:45PM Cost $115 or $99 by 6/25 or drop-in fee $20 per class The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens.

JamarCenter.com. To register 561-630-2280

TUESDAY, JUNE 27 “Spiritual Wisdom on Karma and Reincarnation” Free Spiritual Café at 11:00 am at the Wellington Whole Foods Market Café, 2635 State Road 7, Wellington, FL 33414.

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ECKANKAR Center. For directions and more information call our local ECKANKAR Center (561) 434-2003 or find us on www.meetup.com/ecankarinpalmbeach Facebook at ECKANKAR Palm Beach County. For information about ECKANKAR—Path of Spiritual Freedom visit www.eckankar.org.

Soul Journeys for Guidance and Empowerment w/Paula Klempay Shamanic journeys are journeys of the soul. Rhythm and intent carry us into the unseen worlds for wisdom, healing and insight. In this highly experiential workshop, you will journey to the upper world to receive a transmission of healing energy you will commune with a spiritual ally to help dissolve the blocks that keep you from expressing your true potential. All are welcome. See www.SpiritandEnergyHealing.net for more information about Paula a Shamanic Practitioner, Energy Healer and Teacher since 1994. 6:30-8:30PM Cost $30 or $25 by 6/26 The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter. com. To register or for more information call 561-630-2280.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28 DOWSING FOR SELF IMPOWERMENT. 7 PM Become your own healer! Learn dowsing/kinesiology and the many powers that it unleashes. As you discover how to open to the world that is within, you gain the understanding of the neglected form of healing that is not understood or taught by medical science. That is an understanding of energy, how it works and how each of us has the ability tap into that form of healing.

Reservations: call Jane Gray Ford (561-827-3319) located in downtown Lake Worth. $30.00. See Community Resource Guide.

Kids & Teens Yoga Ages 6-16 w/Lexi Hidalgo Join us for Kids & Teens Yoga- By Donation 5:45pm Greenlands Variety Store 2000 N Federal Hwy, Delray Beach - in the big room upstairs Bring a yoga mat. Hosted by Lexi Hidalgo.

Rauberts Energy Healing Technique private sessions with Energy Healer Pearl Rauberts available between 10:30 am and 3:00 pm; $60 for 1 hour. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. register ahead of time (sessions available other days also); call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com

THURSDAY, JUNE 29 Manifestation of healing for Advanced Healers. Class is for those who have studied principles of energy healing and are looking for a group with whom they can “make a healing connection”. We focus on all modalities of spiritual healing and discuss new methods of bringing more light into our lives. REMEMBER…energy is all there is!

No charge for the class. Downtown Lake Worth area. Call for location. Jane Gray Ford. 561-827-3319.

Reiki healing private sessions with Pearl Rauberts, Reiki Master, Teacher & Practitioner are available today between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm; $60 for 1-hour session session. Reiki helps heal body, mind, and emotions. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. Must register ahead of time (sessions available on many other times/days also): call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com

FRIDAY, JUNE 30 Private Intuitive/Psychic Readings w/Lori Chadwick Make an enchanted appointment with Lori. She is the former owner of the Witch’s Hat located in Royal Palm Beach, Fl. She has been a Tarot reader for 20 years occasionally using her mediumship to guide her. She’s also very experienced with animal energy being able to guide the owner.

She has been the guest speaker in numerous radio talk shows and has been a featured business in the local papers. Lori has the distinction of being a 5th generation WICCA high priestess. 11-4PM Cost 15 min/$35, 30 min/$60, 45 min/$85, 60 min/$110 The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more information call 561-630-2280 Introduction to Transformational Breath® w/Jamar Discover how breath is the key to personal transformation. 6:30-9PM Cost $45 or $40 by 6/29 The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more infor call 561-630-2280 Crystal Singing Bowls Tecia Linville will lead a meditation while playing the singing crystal bowls, crystal harp,crystal pyramid & tibetan bowl to balance and align your chakras You will be taken on a guided journey through your body, through your chakra system to release all the old, and make room for the new. 5:15 pm Greenlands Variety Store - 2000 N Federal Hwy, Delray Beach $15 Hosted by Tecia Linville.

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ASTROLOGY/AURA Hattie Parker, MS Ed, Astrologer and Aura Imaging Reader. Literally see and understand the your relationship to universal energy, By appointment call 561-496-2457 or write cosmicsavvy@gmail. com, Boca and Delray locations.

EMPLOYMENT Cosmetologists and Nail Techs: If you are a Florida licensed cosmetologist or a Florida licensed nail technician and are interested in working in a holistic, friendly and professional environment in downtown Boca Raton please contact Juli Edwards.

561-891-7527.

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All products provided.

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HEALTH FOODS Powerful Organic Seed Blends: Protein Powder - High ORAC Drink - Fused Coffee - Skin Care.

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HYPNOSIS AND HOLISTIC COUNSELLING

Perfect for acupuncturist, nutritionist, counselor, energy healer or other. $700/month. 239-777-0344.

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

Professional Massage/Facial Room available for rent near the ocean in Jupiter. Great location, serene atmosphere - very affordable. For questions or to see, call 561-743-4561.

SPACE AVAILABLE Attention all holistic practitioners, light workers and big dreamers! Healing Heart Grounds in Boynton Beach is now offering BEAUTIFUL, TRANQUIL OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT WITH FLEXIBLE LEASE TERMS. Quick, easy access from I-95. Gorgeous trees, landscaping and architecture.

Let the peaceful energy of Healing Heart Grounds weave its magic into YOUR practice! Call Dana at 561.633.7300 to discuss the possibilities.

TRANQUIL ROOM FOR RENT – Allnew and beautiful organic spa room with hardwood floors located at a medical wellness center near Fifth Ave South in Naples.

W.P.B Massage Spa treatment room for rent. Its a great space to enjoy a great massage. Call and ask for Bujongie @ (561) 577-4556

SPA LAVAGE Spa Lavage, Erin Schloyer CT, LMT, 5458 Town Center Rd, Suite 26, Boca Raton, FL 33486.

561-235-5139 • erin@spalavage.com, spalavage. com. Colon Hydrotherapy, License: MA78533, MM34363

WEIGHT MANAGEMENT East, Effective, Healthful. Affordable. Moneyback guarantee. Modere.com. Discount code: J199873 (561)832-0986

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AGAPE HEALING ARTS

Health & Wellness Center 385 Tequesta Dr. Suite 4 Tequesta, FL 33469 561-76 AGAPE (561-762-4273) www.AgapeHealingArts.com Dr. Keith Cini AP, DOM Acupuncture Physician Dr. Bella Lauren AP, DOM, LM, LMBT Acupuncture Physician, Herbalist & Midwife Certified Arvigo Teacher www.DrBellaLauren.com AGAPE HEALING ARTS provides natural, traditional & time tested healing modalities which include Oriental Medicine, Acupuncture, Moxibustion, Cupping, Herbal Remedies, Aromatherapy, Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy, Yoni & Root Steam baths, Holistic Midwifery, Doula & Well Woman care, Hypnobirthing & Bellabirthing classes, Craniosacral Therapy, Lymphatic drainage Therapy, Chi Nei Tsang, Visceral Manipulation, Yoga, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Meditation, Reiki, Energy Work, Acutonics, Vibrational & sound healing. When used in conjunction, all of these complementary healing modalities aid your body in its own unique healing process to return to homeostasis, health & Wellness. Follow us on FaceBook, Twitter & Instagram.

LEARNING IMPROVEMENT CENTER, LLC

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

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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

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

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

www.Elishea.com

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

BIOFEEDBACK / NEUROFEEDBACK MICHAEL COHEN

Founder, NF Specialist Center for Brain Jupiter www.CenterforBrain.com 561-744-7616 info@CenterforBrain.com Get Your Head on Straight. 18 years as a specialist in technologies that improve the brain. WITHOUT MEDICATIONS, helps overcome chronic problems with ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, MEMORY and SLEEP. We deal with cases that often have multiple treatment failures - and see consistent improvement. AT CBT we have created comprehensive programs to help the brain work better.

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ERIN SCHLOYER, CT, LMT

Spa Lavage 5458 Town Center Rd, Suite 26 Boca Raton, FL 33486 Spalavage.com erin@spalavage.com 561-235-5139 Spa Lavage is Boca’s premier colon hydrotherapy spa. Research studies suggest that a healthy colon promotes happiness. The atmosphere of Spa Lavage is one of tranquility and cleanliness. It features Grace, an open system, Class II medical device. Grace is similar in design to the Libbe and Angel of Water. The device features a thin, sterile, single-use nozzle and has a flow controller that can adjust the stream of water to provide a gentle and relaxing experience. Lic. MM34363, MA78533

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

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

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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

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

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE HOLISTIC PSYCHIATRIST MADELEINE M CASTELLANOS, MD

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

Pioneering South Florida with revolutionary NAD treatment therapy.

Detox on the molecular level. Remove cravings and stress; let your body heal itself without narcotics.

Luxury, inpatient accommodations and outpatient services offered 24/7.

EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CREATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES "Private Tutoring That Gets Results" Master Educator 561.703.0016 All subjects,K-Adult..Academic Coaching, Assessments,Homeschooling,Mild Exceptionalities, Standardized Test Preparation-ACT, SAT, GRE, LSAT, personalized & supportive environment..Your success is our goal. Master Educator 561.703.0016.

FITNESS TRAINING

Functional Medicine / Holistic Psychiatrist 1 W Camino Real Boca Raton, FL 33432 917.454.8444 www.castellanosmd.com Western medicine would have you believe that medications will “cure” what ails you. I believe that the truth to your health starts with giving your body what it really needs to create health. Let me help you explore what imbalances are creating your symptoms, which toxins are causing dysfunctions in your system, and how to correct these to reverse and prevent “dis”ease. Fatigue, sleep issues, memory problems & dementia, mood changes, hormones, and disease prevention.

HOLISTIC HAIR SALON GLISTEN ORGANIC SALON

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

HOLISTIC HAIR SALON JULI EDWARDS

Master Holistic Hairstylist and Feng Shui Consultant, and owner of: Healthy Life Salon & Organic Wine Bar 561-891-7527 203 S. E. 1st Ave. Boca Raton, FL 33432 www.HLSalon.com Hair color specialist using pure leaping bunny certified Henna and ammonia free hair color, precision cuts, vegan gloss, organic facials, mani, pedi Small quaint two station salon & day spa with personalized service, organic wine, and organic herbal teas!

IBANA VILLAS ENOR

Master holistic hair stylist 881 E Palmetto Pard Rd, Boca Raton, FL www.HairHolistic.com HairHolistic@gmail.com 561 372 5354 Inspirational Studio with personalizd hair services and holistic products 100% lead-free henna and herbals with excellent gray coverage, coconut oil treatment, hair and scalp detox, vegan gloss, organic hybrid hair color, No ppd’s, no/ low ammonia, Formaldehyde- free smoothing systems. Call today and schedule a consult.

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

Have you ever wished you could go back in time... and change the past?

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

WILLY GREEN

561-670-3763 Forever Fitness Palm Beach Gardens, FL Reach your fitness goals and maintain those goals with a program designed for you, no matter what those goals are: cardiovascular health, muscle tone, post injury mobility or increasing flexibility at any age.

Certified by the National Institute of Sports Medicine and Academy of Sports Medicine. 30 years of experience.

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

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

Board Certified Family Physician.

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

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HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY HYPERBARICSRx LLC

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

HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE STEPHANIE NEWTON, HOMEOPATH Email: steph@stephanienewtonhomeopathy.com

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

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

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

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

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LIFE COACH INTERNAL MEDICINE AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE WEISS WELLNESS MD

Delia Weiss MD Internal Medicine And Holistic Prevention 200 Lindell Blvd., Suite 914 Delray Beach, FL 33483 561.243.8783 WeissWellnessMD.com DELIA WEISS MD & WELLNESS Internal Medicine – Primary Medical Care and Holistic Wellness.

Experienced, compassionate, positive results. Acute and chronic illness treated. Diagnostic testing/ consultation in office. Insured and uninsured Primary Care services.

Holistic Health Extended services: Health improvement guidance; Hormone, adrenal, thyroid balancing, anti-aging; Stress reduction (weekly classes Wed. 6PM); Nutrition and weight, Health coaching; Vitamin and skin therapies; Home and virtual visits.

We listen to you and focus on your concerns. www.DeliaWeissMD.com online appointment requests and inquiries.

Nancy A. Keller, DVM, CVH, CVA, CVC 208 N.E. 3rd St. Boynton Bch, Fl 561-740-1313 Fax 561-740-0819 Integration of Ancient Wisdom and Modern Medicine.

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

LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST

INTUITIVE HEALER/HYPNOIST JANE GRAY FORD 521 Lantana Road Lantana, Florida 561-827-3319 janegrayford.com

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

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

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

Whether you're stuck in a rut, fearful of the economic situation, going through a transition or just trying to figure out what you want Michele Landers will help you to discover your talents and what you truly want and assist you in getting past the illusion of fear and confusion. Coaching is a valuable process that can produce dramatic results in a short period of time.

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

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

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Rich Wygand 9180 Forest Hill Blvd.

Wellington, FL 33411 561.889.5792 Rich@RWTraining.net www.RWCoaching.net At RW Coaching we created the FEEL GOOD WAY OF LIFE, with the focus on CORE in all 3 levels (Body, Mind and Soul). The C.O.R.E method is: Change, Optimize, Reconnect and Exceed. Are you ready?

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

FEEL GREAT MEDITATE

Sunny Arfa, Founder of Feel Great Meditate Mind Empowerment Coach, Spiritual Advisor, Yoga & Meditation Coach WWW.FeelGreatMeditate.com 561-859-2891 Serving S. Florida Sunny has been helping thousands of minds achieve inner silence and a more harmonious, joyful, happier and healthier life by sharing healing modalities such as Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, Meditation, Mantra Meditation, Chakra Activation, Emotional Cleansing, Brain Re-training and Spirit Fitness.

Say Good bye to stress and lead a more fulfilling content life. Create a shift in your mind and transform your life!

Boutique Private Practice, Group Classes, Corp o r a t e We l l n e s s & U n d e r H 2 0 Yo g a a v a i l able in S.Florida. Skype appointments available.

Call 561-859-2891 to schedule now. Get your free Meditation at www.FeelGreatMeditate.com/free

HEARTFULNESS MEDITATION

Claudia Russell, Trainer, SRR International 4152 W. Blue Heron Blvd, Suite 226 Riviera Beach, FL 33404 561-320-3711 southflorida@heartfulness.org www.heartfulness.org Heartfulness is a path that allows you to experience your true inner nature through meditation. The technique is simple yet deeply transformative and rejuvenating. With the assistance of an instructor trained in yogic transmission, you are able to go deeper into meditation and feel profound relief from everyday stress. Classes and ongoing support are always FREE. Your are cordially invited each Monday at 6:30pm to experience Heartfulness meditation. Learn to life heartfully.

HEARTFULNESS MEDITATION

SRR International, 4152 W. Blue Heron Blvd, Suite 226, Rivera Beach FL 33404 561-320-3711 www.heartfulness.org

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Monday 6:30pm.

Heartfulness meditation allows you to experience your true inner nature through meditation. Ongoing support is always free. Please confirm attendance ~ Sessions every

NATURAL HOME EMF SOLUTIONS

Gary James Greenleaf 520-591-8282, Fort Lauderdale www.garyjamesqra.com Professional scientific and bioenergetic EMF analysis of your home or office. Featuring Geo-SafeE EMF neutralizing technology that works. Sleep in peace and feel real rejuvenation today!

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

REALTOR MARIE DAVIDSON CRAIG, REALTOR Coast + Palm Realty 561-814-PALM (7256) realestatepb.marie@gmail.com www.coastandpalm.com

"A home is a sanctuary. Fill it with love peace and happiness."

-Author Unknown Deeply rooted Northern Palm Beach County native ready to assist you with your real estate needs. Professionalism, integrity, knowledge and commitment to sell your property or find your dream home. Member of JTHS Council (Jupiter/Tequesta/Hobe Sound) of the Miami Association of Realtors.

SCIENCE OF SPIRITUALITY

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

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REFLEXOLOGY LAURA NORMAN HOLISTIC REFLEXOLOGY Delray Beach • New York City • The Berkshires 561-272-1220 • 212-532-4404 • 413-854-2615 www.lauranorman.com Visit world-renowned expert Laura Norman and her experienced associates and enjoy private sessions in Holistic Reflexology, Life Wellness CoachingSM and Therapeutic Massage to reduce your stress, increase your energy, improve your health and love your life! Read Laura’s best-selling book, FEET FIRST: A Guide to Foot Reflexology and practice with one of our Instructional Foot, Hand and Face Reflexology DVDs and a colorful, foot-shaped pillow with Laura’s Reflexology foot map, her new Laura Norman Foot • Hand • Face Aromatherapy line and Laura’s other unique wellness products.

Call or visit us online to register for one of our: • Holistic Reflexology, Life Wellness & Massage Sessions • Free Introduction to Laura Norman Reflexology Training Webinar • Holistic Reflexology Certification Training Programs • Foot • Hand • Face Therapy Products Let us help you live an inspired life!

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.

MY FLORA AURA

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

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

SPROUTS GOT SPROUTS?

1880 West 10th St Riviera Beach, FL 33480 www.GotSprouts.com E-mail Info@GotSprouts.com 561-689-9464 Purveyors of Quality Wheatgrass, Sprouts, Juicers, Seed and Supplies. We supply Juice bars, Restaurants, Green Markets, Grocery Stores and The General Public with Healthy Sprouts! We Ship and Deliver

THERMOGRAPHY FLOW WELL

Kristin Schwarz 561-951-0404 877-315-7226 Ext. 447 Kristin@FlowWell.org

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.

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Palm Beach Edition

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Radiation Free Cancer & Inflammation Screening. Locations in Palm Beach and Broward counties.

Injury documentation, determine origination of pain, evaluate nerve pathology, and monitor progress of current treatments.

WELLNESS CENTER COMMUNICATING ENERGY WELLNESS CENTER

370 W. Camino Gardens Blvd, Suite 112 Boca Raton, FL 33432 561-212-6862 www.communicatingenergyinstitute.com Colleen A. Haney, M. Ed., Integrative Energy Therapist Individual sessions, classes, meditations, drumming circle, women’s groups and more. Eden Energy Medicine, Healing Touch, EFT, Nutripuncture, Peace through Surgery Program, Spiritual Counseling, Intuitive readings. Full spectrum integrative support and nurturing. Know your personal energy body’s needs and have the tools to thrive! Free 30 min Lunchtime meditation every Monday at 12:00 noon. Call in and join a group of like minds from all over the world to hold Divine Love, peace and health. Facilitated by Colleen Haney, For details: bocacolleen@aol.com.

YOUR HEALING PLACE JEANNE ELLIS

LMT, Certified NMT, Certified LifeLine Practitioner/Instructor, Reiki Master Your Healing Place, LLC 561-706-2834 Yourhealingplace.jeanne@gmail.com License #MA29251 Jeanne is the Owner of Your Healing Place. She has been providing one on one, as well as distance sessions for over 20 years. Clients have long-lasting results for even the most challenging of health issues including pain, fear, and stress. She is avid believer in education and personal growth which led her to creating TheCeWizard.com. Here she provides Continuing Education Credits for Lmt's ( NCBTMB-Provider # 451366-10), as well as Acupuncture Physicians (NCCAOM Provider # 167242). Wellness classes are available for everyone.

For more details about scheduling a session or attending a workshop call Jeanne at 561-706-2834 YourHealingPlaceFL.com, TheCeWizard.com

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CHANGE YOUR THOUGHTS & LIFE

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Dawn Ross, B.Msc., CHLC, CSMC, CLWMS, CWC June 17th 9 am – 5 pm Includes Lunch $189

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With Bodhi Da Silva and Amanda Marse July 8th 10 am – 4 pm Includes Lunch $139

Tired of the constant feeling of running uphill to achieve what you want? Discover how you can shift your energy and align yourself with what you want in this full day interactive workshop.

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Learn how to have those things you desire flow to you. Learn simple and easy tools to manifest more and stress less.