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Sun 2-5PM Mar 21st Private Numerology and Palm Reading Readings w/Dave Compton. Tues 2-6PM Mar 22nd Private Intuitive/Psychic Readings w/Caterina Casto. Wed 2-6PM Mar 24th Introduction to Transformational Breath® w/Jamar.

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How to Move Past Food Sensitivities

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32 NATURAL REMEDIES FOR ITCHY PETS

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newsbriefs Natural Allergy Control

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arly summer can be full of pollens because a large part of the country is in bloom.

Ragweed and purple loosestrife will be blooming and filling the air with allergens, and the severity and pervasiveness of strong allergic reactions has increased. When the body experiences allergens, it releases histamines. These chemicals trigger symptoms such as sneezing excess mucus flow, congestion and swelling of membranes and tissues.

There are a number of herbs that when absorbed by the membranes of the nasal passageways, can enter the cells and cause them to produce their own antihistamines rather than spraying steroids up our nose. Yarrow leaf, horseradish root, elder flower and eye bright are a few excellent examples of herbs that can break the histamine cycle naturally. A decoction of these, with calendula and aloe for soothing, works wonderfully for natural congestion relief.

Another approach is to use a spray consisting of an enhanced aqueous silver colloid. The styptic qualities of silver have been utilized for years to constrict microcapillaries and reduce bleeding. The shrinking of the nasal tissues reduces swelling, congestion and at the same time, kills bacteria and fungus. This can help a beleaguered immune system and stop a sinus infection; a wonderful prophylactic for the allergy season.

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newsbriefs The Happiness Club of Palm Beach Invites you Monday, March 6th, from 5-6pm at BICE Restaurant, 313 Peruvian Avenue, Palm Beach www.Bice-PalmBeach.com "Making Happiness a Choice"

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he Happiness Club is a social group with the mission to promote the benefits of being happy. Positive emotions have been linked in scientific studies with better health, longer life, and overall well-being.

This month's speaker Sally Nisberg.

Come hear her inspiring story of hope and triumph over cancer. She was diagnosed with triple-negative, Stage 2 ductile breast cancer in 2011. Five years post-treatment, she is cancer free, a fierce patient advocate and working as a life coach. Sally has written a book, "Live Like Crazy" to help cancer patients and their caregivers make positive choices to begin their journey on a healing path.

The Happiness Club started in Connecticut over 20 years ago and has grown

to include a large international following.

The club's creation was inspired by Dr. Bernie Siegel, an internationally recognized expert in cancer treatment and complimentary, holistic medicine and the powerful connection between mind and body, believes Happiness is a conscious choice and the most powerful skill that can be learned. "Happiness is an inside job."

Life is a journey that brings sometimes good, sometimes bad. When you are happy you can increase your endurance for dealing with life's problems. The Happiness Club is about finding ways to handle the bad times to create a more positive and happy life. According to Nancy Price, club co-founder "Amazing things happen when you make happiness a choice. Our circumstances do not make us happy or unhappy, but our thoughts about them do.

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We can make the choice to bounce, rather than to break. We started this organization because we care about ourselves and others, and because we want people's lives to be better."

The Happiness Club will meet monthly on the First Monday of every month from 5:00pm to 6:00pm. This will be an uplifting opportunity to make new friends, connect with old friends, chat and share experiences. Light appetizers, Handouts, and Surprises!

All are welcome to stay for dinner at Bice after the meeting. Visit www.Bice-PalmBeach.com for directions.

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How Healthy Are You—Really?

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pring—nature’s time of renewal—and don’t we feel it too! For the romantics, a time to fall in love. Spring puts a bounce in our step without even thinking about it.

In South Florida, a land devoid of snow, who doesn’t celebrate the coming of spring?

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Spring can also be a time of self-renewal.

One important place to start is your personal surroundings—the place where you live. A good spring cleaning of your home can do wonders for your personal energy. The keywords are spring cleaning and decluttering and the goal is to get rid of everything that does not serve you anymore.

Here are some interesting facts about the location of clutter that reveal a person’s inner struggles.

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Entrance of a home Inside a closet In a kitchen Next to a bed

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Fear of relationships Unwilling to examine emotions Resenting or overwhelmed by caretaking Desire for change or escape

On a desk

Frustration, fear of letting go, control

In a garage

Inability to actualize

Start off with an area that feels the easiest to address. Make it fun.

When you are finished, you will feel elated, light and airy. Let the spring season into your personal home. It’s been called spring cleaning forever, for a very good reason.

Happy new and fresh beginnings!

Debra Rosmarin is a real estate agent with RE/MAX Advantage Plus, The Gottlieb Group. You can reach her at 561-292-3394 or email Debra@RealEstate-Florida.com.

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newsbriefs Health and Vitamin Concepts Introduces QRS system: Amazing Healing Modality used on Astronauts!

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RS the Quantum Resonance System is a pulsed electromagnetic field and considered the highest performance electromagnetic therapy available to the public today.

The QRS System is the product of more than 20 years of fundamental and applied research by international scientists. In Europe and Russia the Russian MIR space station used the QRS to increase oxygen levels in the tissues, and to stimulate cellular activity and neural integrity, and to aid in preventing bone density loss while in space.

The Quantum Resonance Technology works to improve cellular function in damaged, aging and normal cells by increasing cell voltage to optimal levels and increasing oxygen diffusion to the tissues themselves.

Touted by Dr. Oz as the revolutionary cure for chronic pain, QRS is recommended clinically for Post Spinal Stenosis Surgery, recalcitrant Chronic Back Pain, Nerve Injury Regeneration, and Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy to name a few.

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oin Felicia Rose for an extraordinary event Friday, March 24 at Center for Spiritual Living located 2 SW 12th Ave, Boca Raton, 561-368-8248 filled with music, mantras and English chants.

Felicia Rose is a traveling muse, awakenings the hearts through songs of longing for the Divine. With mystical guitar rhythms and crystal vocals that ingnite, uplift and inspire. Participate in simple Sanskrit and English chants or simple let your soul be washed with angelic sound. Deeply elevating perfomances that promote healing and oneness.

Learn more www.feliciarose.com or www.livingspiritually.com.

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Masters, Mystics, Saints and Gemstone Guardians Oracle Event Saturday, March 25, 1–3pm Join Margaret Ann for a FREE LECTURE followed by a deck signing, Q & A and mini group readings using the new deck.

To celebrate, The Crystal Garden will also have a special sale.

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newsbriefs Healing for a Lifetime

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inter is leaving us once more, and spring is here again, a time when we celebrate rebirth. With each ending comes a new beginning, the cycle of life.

During the 40+ years I have been practicing Reflexology, the opportunity to help couples through conception, pregnancy and birth has always been one of my favorites.

Reflexology offers so many benefits to help expectant mothers, their partners, and their babies have a joyful experience.

Recently I’ve been so excited and delighted to begin providing reflexology services at a wonderful birthing center, the Orchid Nest at the Palms Birth House, in Delray Beach, Florida. Assisting with the miracle of birth is both a joy and a privilege.

Just as Reflexology can provide comfort and ease through the process of birth, it can also offer comfort and ease for those making a transition through “God’s other door.”

If, like me, you believe that our consciousness survives beyond the physical body, then our departure from this lifetime is not an ending but, like birth, a doorway to a new stage of our journey. All cultures rejoice when a baby is born into this world, and many also celebrate when a soul arrives on “the other side.” Assisting those who are making this transition from the physical realm is also a great privilege.

Reflexology is the art of applying firm, yet gentle pressure to “reflex points” on the hands, face, ears and (most often) feet—to balance all your organs, glands, and every part of your body. Both pleasurable and healing, reflexology is a natural means to deep relaxation, and much more.

Reflexology is very effective for helping couples through the physical and emotional challenges related to pregnancy and birth.

People with backache, chronic pain, nausea and digestive issues, high blood pressure, insomnia, hormonal issues and many other conditions report significant relief and improvement after reflexology sessions.

A student of mine provided Reflexology to a friend in hospice who could not speak or communicate naturally because of an oxygen mask covering his nose and mouth. Visits from his family and friends lacked the lively conversation he had enjoyed when he was well.

Reflexology provided a way to communicate

wordlessly, express love and caring—and help him breathe easily and relax deeply.

He often fell asleep during reflexology sessions. On waking, he said that his best sleep in the hospital was when his hands and feet were being worked on.

A session with a professional Reflexologist is a wonderful gift, and you can easily learn and apply simple reflexology techniques that are soothing, relaxing and nurturing to a loved one who is creating a new life, and to one in the last stage of this life.

My book, Feet First, provides easilylearned routines so people of all ages can benefit from Reflexology: • Babies & children • Artists • Students • Athletes • Teens and adults • Seniors

• Professionals • Hospice • People recovering from addiction • People managing their weight From the tiniest newborn foot to those feet that are on their final journey, reflexology helps everyone take the next step on their life path.

Laura Norman, M.S., LMT, world-renowned Holistic Reflexologist and author of the best-selling book, Feet First: A Guide to Foot Reflexology, offers private Reflexology and Life Wellness Coaching sessions in Delray Beach and Holistic Reflexology Training Programs in Boynton Beach starting March 4th. Educational DVDs in Foot, Hand and Face Reflexology and natural aromatherapy products available. Instant gift certificates available online for all occasions.

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newsbriefs Greenlands Health & Wellness March Happenings!

Join us at Greenlands Health and Wellness 2000 N. Federal Highway Delray Beach, FL 33483 for these events: Phone: 561-921-4238 Thai Yoga Practice Class w/ Marcelo Punlay Wednesday, March 1st at 5:45 pm Thai yoga bodywork is an ancient healing discipline that works on activating the self-healing body's mechanism through the meridians, gentle stretching and pressure points while relaxing and breathing. You will ultimate feel like new.

The Secret To A Happy & Sexy Marriage Saturday, March 11th at 1:00 pm Steve Schloss, Delray Beach resident and Author of "The Man's Secret to a Happy & Sexy Marriage in Less Than 10 Minutes a Day", will be speaking on how to transform your relationship from good to great again. He will provide insights as to how the dynamics change within a marriage or partnership and the simple steps you can take to make it fun and exciting again.

This will be a fun, interactive presentation, with handouts and lots of great ideas to share. Men, women or couples should attend. There is something to be learned and applied by all.

Cost: By Donation.

Shift Your Perception w/ Caroyln Fisher LCSW Sunday, March 12th at 2:00 pm Come join a dynamic group that delves into how to change patterns & beliefs that hinder your growth and happiness. Learn to become an active participant in your life & feel more empowered to make positive changes. Life was meant to be fun! This is a safe forum to discuss and challenge unhealthy patterns that keep you from being the best you. I am a psychotherapist with 15 years’ experience in helping others on their journeys. Take a chance and come enjoy some time devoted to yourself and increasing your awareness. Cost: By Donation only: recommended $15 (but no one will be turned away).

Reiki Circle w/ Reiki Master Janet Siniscalchi Thursday, March 16th at 5:45 pm Reiki Circles, sometimes referred to as Reiki Shares, are gatherings to practice the healing art of Reiki as a group. The main purpose for the Reiki share is to give and receive Reiki in a casual atmosphere of friendship, honor, positive energy and devotion.

Reiki Shares have grown in popularity in the wellness and healing world over the last several years. The circle works on all levels: the emotional, the physical and the spiritual. By honoring the circle and enlivening it with a spirit, the highest good for all comes through.

Come open-minded for a session of gathering and healing!

Cost: By Donation.

Crystal Singing Bowls & Chakra Balance Meditation w/Tecia Linville Friday, March 24th at 5:45 pm Tecia Linville will lead a meditation while playing the singing crystal bowls, crystal harp, crystal pyramid & Tibetan bowl to balance and align your chakras.

Come out and have a relaxing hour, let go of your worries and stress. De clutter your mind and your body as the sound vibrates through your body.

Get comfortable on your blanket and pillow, open your mind to something new, something different, and experience peace as your body comes back into balance at a very deep level.

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. Cost: $15.

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innitus is commonly known as “ringing in the ears.” While it may not sound like a serious condition, talk to anyone who suffers from it. Many experience a very minor form that may last only a few seconds and appears rarely, while others live with an annoying tone 24/7. Vincent Van Gogh suffered from Meniere’s disease which includes tinnitus—one theory of why he cut off his ear; that’s how bad it can be.

Tinnitus often arises with hearing loss as the brain produces missing sounds. No one really knows exactly what causes it, and worse, modern medicine has no answers. As an alternative physician, I used several modalities to treat it: chiropractic, electro-acupuncture and dietary changes with supplements, yet none were consistently successful. That has all changed since we found a non-invasive modality that can truly help.

Pulsed electromagnetic frequency (PEMF) therapy stimulates cell metabolism, increases oxygen assimilation and accelerates the removal of toxic chemicals and waste. The human body consists of about 50 trillion cells that should work together harmoniously. If a small energy deficiency arises in a cell or group of cells, imbalances occur. By creating a resonance similar to that of the body’s own cells, this Quantron Resonance System restores cell functioning and reinforces weak functional cycles, allowing the body to recover its own self-healing capabilities.

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newsbriefs Do It Now! How to Truly Fire Yourself Into Action Overcome procrastination and let nothing hold you back What are you putting off right now?

Are you one of those people who will do amazing things if only you can overcome fears or procrastination?Should you be getting on with your tax return? Writing that book? Finishing those repairs? Move forward with a goal? Or some other project that is important to you? Are you telling yourself 'I'll do it later. There's plenty of time!'? But time has a nasty habit of running out, and might leave you scrambling around to get it done at the last minute.

Not doing it now means not doing it well And when you leave things until the threat of a looming deadline terrifies you into action, you have to admit that the results of the last minute rush are rarely the best that you're capable of. How could they be? When you are under a threat, your brain doesn't work very well, and nor do your hands and fingers.

It's no wonder that you (and others) can often feel quite disappointed at the end of it all.

When habitual postponement is sabotaging your life, it's time to stop Now everyone has put off a task or two at some time or another, perhaps dismissed it, and then paid the price. It's no big deal to do this once in a while, and take it on the chin. It's human! But if you regularly put off things that you really should be getting on with, and if as a result things are not going as well as they could or should for you, maybe it's time to face up to that dilly-dallying and tell it where to go.

The truth about motivation and procrastination So why do we leave things so late? Is there something lacking in our motivation? This is the most common explanation people give, and you've probably thought it explains your

own difficulty with getting your project done.

'I just don't feel like it!' But if you think about it for a moment, you will see that there are things that you 'feel like' doing, so it can't be true that you just 'lack motivation'.

The key to doing it now lies not in motivation as such (though motivation is certainly useful), but in prioritization. You do something when it feels important to get it done.

This is quite different from knowing in your head that it is important (like your tax return).

It is an emotional feeling. It's our emotions which drive us into action - 'e-motion'.

The role of emotions in getting things done The reasons why we feel that certain things are important vary hugely from person to person. You will have been heavily influenced by your life experience, your upbringing, your personal character and other factors in the selection of ‘what feels important’, but you

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he five-second rule is a belief that food that falls to the floor can be safely eaten as long as it’s picked up quickly. Researchers from Rutgers University, in New Brunswick, New Jersey, sought to test its veracity.

Four different food items were tested, including watermelon, bread and butter, plain bread and gummy candy, using four different surfaces—stainless steel, ceramic tile, wood and carpet.

Each surface was contaminated by bacteria and completely dry before the scientists dropped each item for one second, five, 30 and 300 seconds. A total of 128 separate scenarios were repeated 20 times each and 2,560 measurements were taken and analyzed for contamination.

The results proved that longer contact time resulted in more bacterial contamination, but there were also cases of instantaneous contamination, which disproves the five-second rule. The wet surface of a watermelon yielded the most contamination and gummy candy the least. The surface tests yielded surprising results, with carpet transferring significantly fewer bacteria than tile and stainless steel, while wood floors exhibited varied results.

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nyone that has struggled to reduce their intake of low-density lipoprotein (LDL or “bad” cholesterol) may have considered avoiding saturated fat in their diets, although the latest metastudy published in the Annals of Internal Medicine now refutes this. Researchers from the University of Copenhagen, in Denmark, conducted a test to determine if consuming low-fat versus regular cheeses impacts LDL cholesterol levels.

The study divided 139 people into three groups. One ate regular fat cheese, one consumed reduced-fat cheese and one didn’t eat any cheese at all for 12 weeks. Both LDL and high-density lipoprotein (HDL or “good” cholesterol) levels were tested at the beginning and end of the period. Researchers found no significant difference in the LDL levels of any of the groups and no difference between the HDL levels of the reduced-fat and regular cheese groups, suggesting that consuming low-fat versions has no measurable metabolic benefit.

An increase in HDL levels among those that abstained from eating cheese altogether was noted.

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new study from King’s College London has found that children’s use of electronic devices close to bedtime can reduce their chances of a good night’s sleep. Researchers examined 20 existing studies encompassing 125,000 children between the ages of 6 and 19. They found that youngsters using a device within 90 minutes of falling asleep had an increased likelihood of poor and inadequate sleep quality and excessive daytime sleepiness.

Study author Ben Carter, Ph.D., says, “Sleep is an often undervalued, but important part of children’s development, with a regular lack of sleep causing a variety of health problems.”

These can include obesity, sedentary lifestyle, reduced immune function and poor diet. Poor food choices and excessive eating can start young, as illustrated in a study from Colorado University, in Boulder, which found a link between sleep deprivation and poor diet choices in preschool children.

The Colorado study followed five girls and five boys, ages 3 and 4, that were regular afternoon nappers. They were deprived of their naps for one day, during which their food and beverage consumption was monitored and compared with their choices on a day when their sleep routine remained intact. During the sleep-deprived day, the children ate 20 percent more calories than usual and their diet consisted of 25 percent more sugar and 26 percent more carbohydrates.

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esearchers from the Harvard School of Public Health, in Boston, used data from previous studies to discern the association between dairy and animal fats and cardiovascular disease (CVD) in American adults.

The study reviewed dairy fat and other fat consumption data using validated food-frequency questionnaires from more than 43,000 men and 175,000 women during three different studies, each spanning at least 20 consecutive years. Of the subjects studied, 14,815 developed some form of CVD, close to 7 percent of the total.

The researchers found that replacing dairy foods with foods containing polyunsaturated fats—primarily found in vegetables, nuts and fish—in just 5 percent of a subject’s diet reduced the risk of CVD by an average of 24 percent. But replacing the same percentage of dairy fats with other animal fats increased the incidence of CVD by 6 percent.

Eye Health Nutrients Also Aid the Brain

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utein and zeaxanthin are known key carotenoids for eye health, filtering out harmful high-energy blue wavelengths of light and helping to protect and maintain cells comprising the eye. The human body does not make enough of either nutrient, so we must get them from supplements or food sources such as kale, spinach, collard greens, turnip greens, corn, green peas, broccoli, romaine lettuce, green beans and eggs.

Researchers from the University of Georgia, in Athens, investigated the relationship between levels of lutein and zeaxanthin and cognitive function. They measured the levels of each nutrient in the retinas of 43 older adults with a mean age of 72 and asked that the subjects learn and recall pairs of unrelated words. The study found that those with higher levels of both nutrients did better on the test, suggesting that the enhanced neural efficiency that comes from consuming these nutrients leads to better brain function.

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study from Dijon, France, found that a specific nutrient combination supplement can help reduce feelings of anxiety and tiredness. Researchers studied 242 subjects between the ages of 18 and 70 that complained of stress and fatigue. Each was given a supplement containing magnesium, probiotics, vitamins and minerals to take for one month.

Researchers measured the subjects’ stress and fatigue levels before commencing the test period and again one month later. They found a 22 percent reduction in psychological stress and a 45 percent reduction in fatigue. Thirty days after the supplementation was discontinued, the subjects’ stress and fatigue levels remained reduced.

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The researchers found children that experienced eczema or wheezing within their first 18 months were more likely to have an allergy at 36 months. Occurrences of eczema or wheezing after youngsters were 18 months old appeared to have no notable impact on the later allergy skin test results.

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esearchers from Tianjin Medical University, in China, have discovered that regularly taking docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) improves brain function in older adults with mild cognitive impairment. A total of 219 adults over the age of 65 participated in the randomized, double-blind, 12-month trial. Half of the subjects were given two grams of this omega-3 fatty acid daily, while the others received a placebo.

The researchers measured cognitive function, including a full-scale intelligence quotient (IQ) test and two IQ subtests which serve as indicators of both short and longterm memory. The tests were administered after six months and again after 12 months.

The DHA group showed a 10 percent higher IQ than the placebo group. There were also significant increases in both IQ subtests and brain hippocampus volume in the DHA group. Decreased hippocampus volume is a primary indicator of Alzheimer’s disease.

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

Botanical Breakthrough

Oregano Oil Proves a Safe Antibiotic for Poultry

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In many large commercial chicken farms, the animals are fed antibiotics to keep them healthy and fight off infections. But due to consumer demand, McDonald’s has eliminated antibiotics used in human medicine from its entire restaurant chicken supply.

Meanwhile, a farm in Pennsylvania owned by Scott Sechler is among the first to rely solely on a mix of oregano oil and cinnamon in the treatment and care of its chickens. In addition to being completely natural, oregano oil supplies the chickens with health advantages, producing a much higher quality of natural chicken in a far more humane method than that attained using antibiotics. Like antibiotics, the oil assists the chickens in battling any infections, reducing the number of birds lost to disease.

Bob Ruth, president of another Pennsylvania farming business, has been testing oregano on his pigs for six months to see if it can outperform prescription antibiotics.

Related problems arise when animals live in dirty conditions, making them more susceptible to infections and viruses, which can also be triggered by insufficient cleansing of slaughterhouses that must be hosed down and completely sanitized after each act of butchery. He thinks that drugs should not be a requirement if the farmers keep things tidy.

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Researchers from Iowa State University have developed a new form of synthetic leather using cellulose fibers taken from kombucha tea, along with vinegar and sugar, made in shallow plastic tanks. When a colony of bacteria and yeast is added, the material grows on the top of the liquid’s surface, where it can be harvested and dried.

The researchers have successfully used the material to make prototype garments, including shoes and a vest. It’s 100 percent biodegradable, so when the fabric gets wet, it softens and becomes less durable; in very low temperatures, it can become brittle.

Young-A Lee, Ph.D., associate professor of apparel, merchandising and design at Iowa State University, in Ames, says, “Fashion, to most people, is an ephemeral expression of culture, art and technology, manifesting itself in pracical form. Fashion companies keep producing new materials and clothing, from season to season, year to year, to fulfill consumers’ desires and needs. Think about where these items eventually go. They will take up tremendous underground spaces of the Earth, like other trash.”

Spanish designer Carmen Hijosa has created Piñatex, another faux-leather product made from pineapple leaf fibers as a more sustainable and cruelty-free alternative. She acted after seeing how leather tanneries operate.

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Laundry Machines Boost School Attendance Kids in middle schools with attendance problems may simply lack clean clothes to wear. An experiment by the Whirlpool company has taken on the issue with significant results.

The Whirlpool Care Counts Program donated 17 pairs of washers and dryers to school districts in St. Louis and Fairfield, California. Kids with attendance problems were asked to bring their laundry to be cleaned while they were in class. Each student had approximately 50 loads of laundry done at school during the year, and more than 90 percent increased their attendance, with at-risk students attending almost two more weeks in class. Whirlpool is now expanding the program.

Compared to factors such as economic opportunity, unemployment and institutional racism, laundry might seem inconsequential, but for a 10-year-old facing stacked odds, having nothing clean to wear could be the deciding factor in whether or not they want to face their classmates that day.

Seventh-grade teacher Alison Guernsey, in Fairfield, says, “One of my students had more or less withdrawn from school completely. After we started the program, he was more excited about coming and started to actively engage in class. He didn’t feel like an outsider anymore.”

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In the nation’s produce basket, some California water districts are knowingly selling oilfield wastewater to farmers, putting a huge portion of our fruits and vegetables at risk of contamination. Watchdog group Water Defense uncovered one district buying oilfield wastewater to include in the water it sells to farmers to irrigate crops in California’s Central Valley. This year, Food & Water Watch uncovered another district buying this potentially toxic wastewater and selling it to farmers.

A threat to California’s agriculture is a threat to the entire country’s food supply. Some staples of which California is the primary U.S. producer include 99 percent of olives, 99 percent of almonds, 98 percent of garlic, 96 percent of broccoli, 95 percent of celery, 91 percent of strawberries, 91 percent of lemons and 83 percent of fresh carrots.

The government is allowing oil companies to sell their wastewater for use on crops. Citizens must call on their elected representatives to fix this broken system and protect our food supply.

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California Outlaws Single-Use Plastic Bags

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African Aquaculture a Success

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California’s ongoing ban on single-use plastic carryout bags, approved by 52 percent of voters, is setting a notable precedent for other states. A coalition of environmental groups, grocers and others are collaborating, and Mark Murray, of Californians Against Waste, welcomes elimination of the 25 million plastic bags that pollute California every day, threatening wildlife.

In 2007, San Francisco first banned plastic shopping bags, setting off a movement that led nearly half the state, including its biggest cities, to do the same. Although the legislature passed a statewide ban on plastic bags two years ago, paper bags are still for sale at grocery stores and other outlets for a nominal fee.

Fish farming has become a way for many Africans to beat poverty and hunger. Hillary Thompson, who lives in Milton Park, a low-density area in the Zimbabwean capital of Harare, says, “For more than a decade, fish farming has become a hobby that has earned me a fortune.” He has been able to acquire properties that he rents out as one of many residents that have profited through fish farming. In many African communities, swimming pools and backyards have been converted into small-scale fish farming areas.

Faced with nutritional deficits, some Africans have taken up the practice to improve their diets. In Zimbabwe, an estimated 22,000 people are involved in fish farming, according to the ministry of agriculture. Behind the success of many of them stands the Aquaculture Zimbabwe Trust, established in 2008 to mobilize resources for the sustainable development of environmentally friendly fisheries nationally.

Across Africa, fishing provides direct incomes for about 10 million people and provides food for 200 million more.

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Junior Achievement Take the Kids to Work

The Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Foundation (TODASTW) is holding its annual national event on April 27, offering new toolkits and activity guides based on this year’s theme of Dependability at DaughtersAndSonsToWork.org.

The group assists businesses, families, schools and organizations throughout the year initiate their own special work day for children and mentees.

Each year, more than 3.5 million American workplaces open their doors to about 39 million employees and their children on TODASTW Day. “Human resources and marketing professionals are typically responsible for creating this day within their companies,” says Carolyn McKeucen, the foundation’s executive director. “We provide templates and automated planning elements to save them time while ensuring success for planners and participants.”

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ecotip Making a Cuppa More Planet-Friendly A Gallup poll last year reported that 64 percent of U.S. adult coffee lovers consume one or more cups daily and the average number of cups quaffed each day is 2.7. We can express our affection for both java and the Earth by following these eco-tips.

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4 Forego the convenience of single-cup, plastic pod makers like Keurig. As Mother Jones magazine recently reported, only 5 percent of current pods are made with recyclable plastic, and even those, having hard-toremove aluminum tops, pose recycling challenges. Keurig plans to make all of its pods recyclable by 2020.

4 Many other simpler coffee-making devices maximize energy use by facilitating more servings and reducing waste.

Treehugger.com recommends the Moka Pot, a pressure-driven aluminum stovetop brewer; the Chemex Coffeemaker, a funnelshaped glass unit with a wooden collar; the Canadian wood product Aeropress; an old-fashioned vacuum pot with two glass chambers connected by a thin neck; and a traditional non-electric stovetop percolator.

4 Some coffee farms exploit their workers, paying subsistence wages, damage rainforests and use unsustainable farming practices. Jake Carney, co-founder of TheAlternativeDaily. com, founded Lucy’s Bru, an organic whole-bean coffee that’s exclusively shade-grown under fair trade conditions, sustainably farmed and free of harsh fertilizers and pesticides.

4 Reuse steel and aluminum coffee cans. ChasingGreen.org details how they can make effective dehumidifiers for damp basements when filled with salt; soak paint brushes in thinner solutions; store items in a garage or work space; and serve as a spot lawn or garden seeder after punching holes in the bottom. The website also lists ways that coffee grounds can be used as a beauty, cleaning, deodorizer and dying agent.

4 Use better filters at home. Instead of paper, single-use filters, INeedCoffee.com suggests reusable or unbleached, biodegradable alternatives such as the Medelco cone permanent filter and a French press.

4 For to-go drinkers, many coffee shops and restaurants will pour fresh brew into mugs that patrons bring in. Keeping a clean spoon in the car can save on plastic stirrers.

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“Most of what we’re seeing today is an uptick in food sensitivities and intolerances, terms that are often used interchangeably to describe foods that are not digested well and can challenge the immune system,” says Solana Beach, California, nutrition and fitness expert JJ Virgin, author of The Virgin Diet.

Newark, Delaware, medical doctor and allergist Junfang Jiao, Ph.D., attests to increased levels of testing for food allergies and sensitivities in recent years.

“I can’t say there are more allergies or sensitivities, but more doctors are aware of the wide-ranging symptoms and more people are getting referred for testing,” he reports.

Many experts agree on at least one underlying cause behind the trend—a widely studied condition called leaky gut, characterized by intestinal permeability. Microscopic pinholes in an

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omplaints of digestive upsets, brain fog, headaches, relentless food cravings and unrelieved stress appear to be at epidemic levels these days.

“These symptoms may be part of newfound awareness of the wide-ranging and seemingly unrelated health problems caused by food sensitivities and intolerances, which are different from food allergies,” explains microbiologist Kiran Krishnan, from Chicago.

Food Allergies

Food allergies seem to be plaguing America’s children now more than in the past.

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rashes and itching, can range from being annoying to life threatening. For extremely sensitive people, the tiniest fragment of a peanut or a bee sting, exposure to latex gloves or certain medications like penicillin can cause such a sudden strong allergic reaction that it results in anaphylaxis, which makes breathing passages swell shut. If untreated, such extreme allergies can even prove fatal, which is why people with severe allergies carry the antidote epinephrine (adrenaline) with them.

Food allergies are diagnosed by blood and/or skin testing under the supervision of a medical professional, usually a doctor of medicine, osteopathy or naturopathy. Effective treatment, which must be customized to the individual, typically entails avoidance of allergy triggers.

Fortunately, food allergies that trigger such a dramatic, fast, immune response are fairly rare, particularly in adults.

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unhealthy small intestine can allow undigested nutrients to pass through intestinal walls, triggering mild immune responses, inflammation and, potentially, the onset of some diseases.

Theories of what causes leaky gut are diverse and sometimes contradictory but experts recommend consulting a medical professional if one suffers from food sensitivities. Each individual is unique, so there is no “blanket solution” for everyone.

Dysbiosis: Leaky gut is often caused by an imbalance in “good” and “bad” intestinal bacteria, sometimes called dysbiosis, says Krishnan. It can be brought on by the use of antibiotics, antibiotic residues in meats and dairy products or a diet high in sugar and processed foods.

Most interesting, he believes, is the discovery that glyphosate, the active ingredient in Monsanto’s weed killer Roundup used on genetically modified (GMO) corn and soy crops, contributes to dysbiosis, as verified by Massachusetts Institute of Technology scientists in a study published in Interdisciplinary

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Toxicology. They concluded with a plea to world governments to reconsider policies regarding the safety of glyphosate residues in foods.

GMOs: While this issue has been less widely analyzed, a 1996 study published in the Journal of Applied Microbiology found that the Bacillus thuringiensis toxin added to Monsanto’s GMO corn crops to kill pests is not destroyed during human digestion. Danish researchers at the Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University suggested it may damage cells of the intestinal lining.

Gluten: “Gluten causes leaky gut,” says Port Jefferson, New York, naturopathic doctor Doni Wilson, author of The Stress Remedy, voicing one side of the controversy based on her review of scientific literature. She’s concluded, “Whether you are sensitive to it or not, gluten increases the production of zonulin, which can result in damage to intestinal walls and cause the cells on the outside of the intestines to set off an immune response to anything that passes through. In this condition, what we’re eating—cheese, milk, eggs, corn, soy—is leaking through the gut lining, triggering an immune response and potentially creating multiple food sensitivities.”

Wilson also notes that in her clinical experience, only about half of her patients with gluten sensitivities complain of digestive issues. “I’ve found that gluten causes the immune cells on the outside of the small intestine to affect the nervous system, causing headaches, anxiety, depression and insomnia,” she says. Her findings are backed by research from the Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Celiac Research and Italy’s University of Catania. The same researchers confirm that non-celiac gluten sensitivity or intolerance can also foster depression; a University of Cincinnati study published in the journal Headache links gluten and headaches.

Other proteins in wheat can be problematic, advises Fiona McCulloch, a Toronto doctor of naturopathy, citing a study presented at the annual European Gastroenterology Conference, in Vienna, last October. The report showed that a family of proteins called amylase trypsin inhibitors can lead to the development of inflammation in tissues beyond the

As a gluten tolerance test, substitute an amount of non-gluten carbohydrates for the same amount of gluten-containing products.

For example, instead of two pieces of bread, substitute three-quarters of a cup of brown rice—a rough equivalent in carbohydrate content. A positive difference in hunger, cravings and energy levels when gluten is eliminated indicates a condition of gluten intolerance. ~Fiona McCulloch gut, including the lymph nodes, kidneys, spleen and brain.

Glyphosate residues can be a factor in gluten intolerance. Although wheat crops produced in the U.S. are not yet genetically modified, many non-organic wheat crops are sprayed with glyphosate to promote rapid drying, according to the Environmental Working Group.

Inadequate digestive enzymes: Lactose intolerance is the most common result of missing digestive enzymes like lactase, according to the Mayo Clinic, in Rochester, Minnesota. Avoiding milk products may relieve digestive distress for some.

Eliminate Items, Then Challenge

Most experts believe the easiest way to deal with food sensitivities is to stop eating the food in question. The so-called “elimination and challenge” diet, which has been in use for decades, is effective, free and addresses the foods responsible for common food intolerances, says Virgin.

Simply avoid the food of concern

completely for at least three weeks, then eat a small amount of it and catalog and the results. For some people, it may only take a couple of hours for symptoms to return after eating a piece of bread, cup of milk, an egg or bit of tofu.

Virgin’s seven-food challenge is a bit more rigorous, but improves feelings of general well-being so readily that many people don’t even want to bring back the eliminated foods because they feel so much better, she says. Her three-week diet completely eliminates the most common food sensitivity triggers: gluten-containing foods (largely wheat), dairy, eggs, soy, corn, peanuts, sugar and artificial sweeteners.

“When I say eliminate these foods 100 percent, I mean it,” cautions Virgin.

“You need to give your immune system at least that much time to cool off.” She adds, “You can do anything such as this for just three weeks.”

Virgin also recommends the elimination diet for weight loss because it helps overcome food cravings triggered by the immune system response and leptin resistance, leveraging the hormone that turns off the body’s hunger signals, a finding confirmed by independent studies performed by Sweden’s Lund University and Italy’s University of Palermo. She’s also documented other positive effects through her own research and experience with participants in her programs, including improvements in energy, focus, joint pain, skin clarity and bloating, all in the designated short time frames.

Other Approaches

People with food sensitivities may be able to tolerate occasional indulgences in their trigger foods once they’ve healed their digestive systems, notes Krishnan.

Probiotics can help, especially those encapsulated in spores so they can pass through the barrage of stomach acid and reach the small intestine where they are most needed.

Krishnan’s research, to be published this spring, showed that half of otherwise healthy young people suffering from leaky gut had a dramatic reduction of symptoms by taking a spore-forming probiotic Bacillus indicus product for 30 days. After the healing period, sensitive people may be able to eat small amounts natural awakenings

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of certain foods with the assistance of dietary aids and supplements, adds McCulloch.

Get dirty: Johns Hopkins University research has shown that kids raised in an excessively hygienic environment experience much higher rates of allergies and sensitivities. University of Wisconsin researchers found that youths growing up in households that are less than obsessively sanitary among four or five other people and dogs will strengthen and challenge their immune systems as they mature.

Adults need to challenge their immune systems, too, says Krishnan.

Eat organic and fermented foods: A widely varied diet helps spread out the immune system challenges of trigger foods. Organic foods don’t contain glyphosate and other potentially harmful chemicals; fermented foods contain digestive enzymes.

Eat prebiotics: Raw onions, garlic, leeks and asparagus are prebiotics. They help feed probiotic bacteria and improve gut health.

Block sensitivity triggers: Many people with lactose intolerance are able to consume dairy products if they use lactase, the enzyme that helps digest lactose. Similarly, some people with gluten intolerance find they can eat moderate amounts of wheat products with protein supplements like lectin, carb blockers and digestive enzymes that help break down the gluten molecules, according to Virgin.

Supplements that might help: Glucomannan (konjac or elephant yam fiber) contributes to a feeling of fullness and stabilizes blood sugar, says McCulloch.

She also recommends the amino acid Lglutamine and digestive enzymes to assist in gut healing.

Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous natural health books. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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by JJ Virgin Answer each question with never (0), seldom (1), sometimes (2) or often (3).

1. I need a cup of coffee or another caffeinated pick-me-up to jumpstart the middle of my morning or afternoon. _____ 2. I crave baked goods, pasta and other high-sugar impact foods. _____ 3. I have difficulty falling asleep or I awake during the night feeling anxious and struggle to get back to sleep. _____ 4. My bowel movements occur infrequently (less than one a day), which can sometimes be painful and involve straining. _____ 5. My mood can change swiftly and I take out my crankiness and irritation on coworkers and family members. _____ 6. I want to lay my head down on my desk mid-morning or afternoon because I have little motivation to remain productive. _____ 7. During meetings or conversations I zone out and struggle to concentrate for long periods of time on my work. _____ 8. After eating a big meal, I’m hungry and craving more of what I ate several hours later. _____ 9. Doing routine and important tasks takes all the energy and initiative I have. _____ 10. Even as an adult, I struggle with acne, rashes or blotchy skin, even though I use expensive skin cream. _____ 11. I head to the bathroom or step outside after a meal because of gassiness, bloating or other uncomfortable gut issues. _____ 12. The smell of a scented candle, perfume and detergent bothers me. _____ 13. Walking or moving around can create cramping, achiness or joint pain. _____ 14. I develop headaches that prevent me from enjoying the moment and leave me scrambling for a pain reliever. _____ 15. Even though I don’t have other cold/flu symptoms, I suffer from a scratchy throat or sinus trouble. _____ 6. I eat all the right foods in moderation, exercise religiously, and yet struggle 1 intensely to lose every pound. _____ Total Score: ______

What Scores Mean

18 or above – You most likely struggle with food intolerances that create many unpleasant symptoms and stall fat loss. By removing the seven target foods for just three weeks, you’ll see these symptoms disappear and the scales will start moving again.

10 to 17 – You display some of the symptoms that food intolerances can trigger. You would greatly benefit from eliminating target foods to lose symptoms and those last few pounds.

Below 10 – While you suffer few of the symptoms brought about by food intolerances, you could still benefit from the same regimen. Even the healthiest person can take their game up a notch and ditch those last few stubborn pounds.

Source: The Virgin Diet, by JJ Virgin

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As with people, knowing what an animal is allergic to is key to finding the right remedy and preventing future outbreaks.

With dogs, about 20 percent of itching and scratching can be attributed to food ingredients. Symptoms can show up as early as 5 months or as late as 12 years old, often combined with inhalant or contact allergies. Chronic ear infections are often traced to food allergies.

“If a pet is suffering mightily, see your veterinarian for shots or pills for immediate relief. Then ask the vet to allergy test for the specific problem,” advises Veterinarian Laurie Dohmen, owner of Purple Moon Herbs and Studies, in Hartly, Delaware. “This isn’t something you can do yourself. I’ve seen pet owners use what worked for a friend’s dog and make their own pets sicker, despite research and good intentions. What works for one pet won’t necessarily work for another.”

While food elimination testing works, it’s a long process that must be done with precision. “If your pet even just nibbles the eliminated food, you have to start all over again,” says Dohmen. Whether commercially prepared or home cooked, the number of ingredients can substantially extend a test period. Each item must be completely avoided for about six weeks for an accurate assessment.

Environmental allergies, which encompass everything unrelated to food, range from common grasses to inhaled pollutants. New carpets or rugs, cleaning supplies, a neighbor’s pesticides, dust and pollen are among the

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culprits that can cause an allergic reaction. Common symptoms are itchy ears or skin, ear infections, sneezing, runny eyes, scratching, vomiting or diarrhea.

Veterinarian Judy Morgan, owner of Naturally Healthy Pets, in Clayton, New Jersey, also uses herbs in her practice to alleviate food and environmental allergy symptoms. “They can be tinctures or poultices; one herb or a blended mixture. Some are applied externally, some internally.” Giving the proper dosage for the size of the pet is vital.

She particularly likes calendula for hot spots, despite its odor, because it’s antifungal, antibacterial and antiviral, followed by witch hazel to dry them, and then coconut oil or aloe to soothe and soften affected skin—plus Echinacea to boost the immune system. She uses ginger or peppermint to counteract nausea.

“Many people think an allergic pet should be switched to a lamb and rice diet. In some cases, that makes dry, itchy, skin worse,” she says. “That’s why it’s important to know what they are allergic to before trying out new foods or herbal remedies.

Find a holistic vet to work with.”

Morgan often prescribes a mixture of herbs for the best results. “I like licorice because it works like a steroid without the side effects. Probiotics help keep gut bacteria and the immune system healthy. Parsley works well for dry, itchy, skin caused by a blood deficiency, or imbalance.

“Parsley brings a protein, as well as several vitamins, to the party,” notes Kimberly Gauthier, a dog nutrition blogger in Marysville, Washington. “It’s a natural anti-inflammatory and also great if your dog’s breath needs a freshness boost.” She suggests rosemary and thyme as ingredients in an antibacterial, antifungal salve; she mixes these essential oils with extra virgin coconut oil and beeswax to create paw balm.

Morgan reminds us that essential oils can be harmful, even life-threatening, for cats. “If Kitty has itchy skin, lavender tea can be used as a rinse on cooperative cats,” she suggests. “For a less cooperative feline, chamomile tea as a drink or as leaves mixed into the food soothes itches.”

Dohmen cautions, “Herbs and other homeopathic remedies or flower essences are medicine and should be given as a prescription by a qualified veterinarian.”

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he “old wives’ tale” about eating carrots for healthy vision wasn’t wrong, but fell far short of a holistic approach to eye health. Today’s holistically trained healthcare providers and ophthalmologists believe that properly maintaining the marvelous phenomenon of eyesight requires taking into consideration genetics, diet, toxin exposures, life environments and our belief systems.

“The body does not work as a series of parts in isolation, but as a dynamically integrated living system,” says Marc Grossman, a doctor of optometry, licensed acupuncture physician and co-founder of Natural Eye Health, in New Paltz, New York. “The reductionist method of referring each symptom to the domain of a particular specialist, isolated from the whole person, is slowly being replaced with a complementary view of health care that may include acupuncture and other forms of Traditional Chinese Medicine. We are beginning to look at each person as an integrated being.”

Progressive health providers now consider dietary preferences, general exercise regimens, environmental factors and physical, emotional and mental issues, as well as an individual’s particular symptoms, in determining treatment strategies. “To improve vision, the condition of the whole person needs to be addressed,” says Grossman, whose books include Natural Eye Care: Your Guide to Healthy Vision.

Board-Certified Ophthalmologist and Homeopathic Doctor Edward Kondrot’s practice at Healing The Eye &

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Wellness Center, which he founded in Zephyrhills, Florida, embraces traditional and alternative therapies. He uses microcurrent, ozone therapy and U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved stem cells from a newborn’s umbilical cord in treating serious eye disease.

Kondrot, the author of 10 Essentials to Save Your Sight, systemically understands the eyes as windows to overall health. For instance, his perspective is founded on the fact that a balanced diet is one of the best preventive measures for maintaining eye health. Systemic disorders such as high blood pressure, diabetes, stress-related effects and nutritional deficiencies are easily determined under the scrutiny of his holistic biomicroscope.

According to science published in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, chiropractic spinal manipulation may also contribute to normal vision; in one case study, 20 treatment sessions helped an individual recover the function of optic nerves and normal vision. It’s generally accepted that chiropractic adjustment realigning the spinal column allows the nervous system to function properly, reduces tension and frees up the body to better transport blood to locations such as the eyes. Additionally, the second vertebra below the skull contains nerves that affect the eyes, optic nerves, auditory nerves and sinuses.

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health problems. Having a family member with eye disease may mean you’re genetically prone to having that condition as well, but living a healthy lifestyle may prevent the gene from being activated,” advises Kondrot.

Viewing the condition of the eyes as a reflection of whole body health means that lifestyle and diet choices play major roles.

The Vision Diet and supplement program recommended in Grossman’s Natural Eye Care has been shown to reduce the intraocular pressure in the eyes of study participants by five to seven millimeters, which generally equates to 10 to 15 percent. In general, a diet high in beta-carotene, vitamins C and E, and sulfur-bearing amino acids can be helpful. Foods containing such nutrients include garlic, onions, beans, spinach, celery, turnips, yellow and orange vegetables, green leafy vegetables, seaweed, apples, oranges and tomatoes.

Other dietary and lifestyle options recommended by Grossman are daily drinking one pint of juice made from mostly green vegetables and drinking eight to 10 glasses of purified water to keep eyes hydrated.

Managing stress and doing palming and other eye exercises, such as those found at Tinyurl.com/ComputerEyeStrainExercises, as well as daily aerobic exercise for at least 20 minutes, are also beneficial. Additionally, Kondrot’s use of multimodal protocols such as hyperbaric oxygen therapy, homeopathy, and detoxification can be applied to reverse visual loss.

Kondrot advises that avoiding foods that trigger allergic reactions is important. “A study of 113 patients with chronic simple glaucoma showed an immediate increase in pressure in the fluid inside the eye when they were exposed to foods to which they were allergic.

Take up meditation, yoga, tai chi or any other practice that helps you manage stress and relax,” he advises. “Some consider glaucoma a stress-related condition.”

The best strategy for healthy eyes is to have regular eye examinations. Early detection and prompt treatment can prevent significant vision loss.

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magine an exercise system that strengthens the body enough to be used in training world-class athletes, stretches more safely than any form of yoga and expands the core training concepts of Pilates into natural full-body movements like those used in everyday reaching and walking, along with jumping and swimming. This is the Gyrotonic system,” says Angela Crowley, a Gyrotonic master teacher, trainer and exercise spa owner in Coral Gables, Florida.

A former gymnast and dancer, Crowley took to the Gyrotonic approach after being severely injured in an automobile accident. “Traditional physical therapy only addressed certain aspects without bringing me back to normal,” she says. “Running and yoga felt intolerable.

Gyrotonic exercises became a perfect bridge. I was able to rehabilitate safely while challenging myself to return to normal expectations and now, beyond.” The system of fluid movements leverages specially designed equipment that can be customized for every individual.

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“The Gyrotonic system combines elements from many different modalities into three-dimensional, circular movements. A primary focus is on all the different motions of the spine and how to create rhythmic, flowing movement within the entire body,” says Stefani Schrimpf, Gyrotonic instructor and studio owner of Physiques, in Overland Park, Kansas.

“The exercises strengthen, lengthen and stretch muscles, while stimulating connective tissues around the joints. They also improve balance, flexibility and coordination. This system allows you to push beyond specific limitations and to isolate and fine tune movement skills,” says Schrimpf.

While a Gyrotonic workout has similarities to yoga and Pilates, it is also unique. According to Melissa Jutras, a Pilates instructor, weightlifting coach, personal trainer and gym/studio owner of Big Blue Strength, in Lexington, Kentucky, “Hatha yoga is a series of static postures, whereas Pilates and Gyrotonic movements focus on flow, using equipment to enhance core strength, stability, control, coordination and flexibility. The difference is that Gyrotonic exercises works on three dimensions with every circular movement, like the body naturally moves. It uses weights and a pulley system, whereas Pilates is more linear and uses spring tension.”

Jutras believes the Gyrotonic system, Pilates and yoga all complement weightlifting and strength training, affording a mind-body balance. “The body then experiences low- and high-threshold exercise, low-intensity and high-intensity, weight-bearing and non-weight-bearing activity,” she says.

Crowley sees the Gyrotonic approach complementing virtually any activity. “The exercises help practitioners learn how to move more efficiently, easily, powerfully, gracefully and successfully in every facet of life.”

The method is also offered without equipment in the form of Gyrokinesis, a flowing class done on a chair, mat and standing. This affordable option can be practiced independently at home.

“My youngest client is 7, my oldest is 94,” relates Crowley. “We have clients that have become bored by repetitive exercise and enjoy the limitless variations of movements that keep both their minds and muscles alert. We have chronic pain clients that have exhausted other medical options and are improving their ability to function more optimally and enjoying their lives again.”

Both Schrimpf and her husband, Juan Trujillo, teach the Gyrotonic method. “Our greatest reward is the feedback we get. Once people try it, they’re hooked,” she says. “It transforms how people think about movement and brings a sense of joy and accomplishment. They feel their joints becoming more supple and balanced, and find their bodies responding well to the natural movement patterns.”

Aimee Hughes, a freelance writer in Kansas City, MO, is a doctor of naturopathy and consultant for the Yandara Yoga Institute. Connect at ChezAimee@gmail.com.

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How we tell our story matters. We are constantly sifting through competing narratives to make sense of our world for ourself and others. Whether we consider ourself a heroic figure overcoming obstacles or a tragic victim of destiny often depends on how we choose to read the text of our life and tell our story.

Creating a personal myth is a fundamental way we find meaning. We are always the protagonist, with supporting characters providing love and assistance and antagonists posing challenges that push us beyond our comfort zones. Rather than narcissism or navel-gazing, the more intimate we become with our own story, the more we realize that everyone has an equally valid and vital narrative in which they are the central character.

Understanding that everyone is on their own story journey can help us establish connection and empathy.

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Thinking of ourself as the main character in our story can help us shift to novel perspectives on situations we repeatedly face. Instead of staying stuck in the same old storyline, try asking: If I were a character in a novel or movie… n What would I hope the hero would do when faced with these circumstances? n What actions or outcomes would I prefer as the observer of this story? n What might this situation be teaching the star? n How might the protagonist maximize this situation, perhaps becoming a more compassionate, caring, creative or stronger person? n Why would a benevolent author place this character in a particular situation?

With imagination and well-directed self-inquiry, we can step out of our story, check out the landscape and determine whether to stay on our current path or go in a different direction. We can then transform obstacles into opportunities to break bad habits and improve character to become the real hero of our own living, evolving story.

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n an era of too much information, the role of fats in our diet has been a victim of not enough information. Today’s turnaround in nutritional thinking acknowledges natural fats as being vital to heart health and weight loss.

Heart Health Benefit

A recent metastudy in the Annals of Internal Medicine, a journal of the American College of Physicians, concluded that saturated fat does not appear to increase heart disease risk, overturning almost 60 years of accepted medical thought. The researchers analyzed data from 76 studies involving more than 600,000 people and found that those that ate the most saturated, or “bad”, fat did not show a higher risk of cardiovascular disease compared with those that ate the least. Note that processed trans fats remain a villain, still deemed a risk to heart health per the metastudy.

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The misleading information began in the 1950s, when Physiologist Ancel Keys, Ph.D., discovered a correlation between diets high in saturated fats and higher cholesterol levels. Soon, the lowfat diet was born.

In 2000, further research introduced the concepts of good and bad fats. More recent analysis confirmed this finding with the refinement that saturated fats increase both types of cholesterol. However, the latest research from the journal BMJ shows that saturated fat does not increase the number of LDL, or “bad”, particles, a predictor of cardiovascular disease. Instead, it makes existing LDL particles larger, a fairly benign situation in regard to such disease.

Weight Loss Benefit

Fat doesn’t even make you fat, claims Mark Hyman, a well-known medical doctor in Lenox, Massachusetts, and au-

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thor of Eat Fat, Get Thin: Why the Fat We Eat Is the Key to Sustained Weight Loss and Vibrant Health. “The theory that all calories have the same impact on your weight and metabolism remains one of the most persistent nutrition myths,” says this practitioner of functional medicine who points out that we’ve been sidetracked by wrong thinking.

“Eating fat can make you lean.

Healthy cell walls made from highquality fats are better able to metabolize insulin, which keeps blood sugar better regulated. Without proper blood sugar control, the body socks away fat for a rainy day. The right fats also increase fat burning, diminish hunger and reduce fat storage,” he notes.

Whole30, a 30-day diet revolving around clean eating, also emphasizes healthy fats. Devised in 2009 by Dallas Hartwig, a functional medicine practitioner and certified sports nutritionist, and Melissa Hartwig, a certified sports nutritionist, the program aims to reduce inflammation, detoxify the body and reset metabolism. The Salt Lake City, Utah, authors of the New York Times bestselling The Whole30 recommend healthy fats to keep us full and rev up metabolism. Recommended healthy fats include coconut milk and oil, avocados, olive oil, organic ghee (clarified butter) and raw nuts.

Josh Axe, a natural medicine practitioner and clinical nutritionist in Nashville, Tennessee, recommends the healthy fats contained in avocados, organic butter and ghee from grass-fed cows and goats, coconut oil, extra virgin olive oil, and other foods high in omega-3 fatty acids such as salmon, sardines, walnuts, chia seeds and flax seeds.

“Butter’s experiencing a comeback as a healthy fat as its benefits become more widely known,” says Axe. “The omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids in butter help the brain function properly and improve skin health.” Ghee, an ancient Indian version of butter, is lactose- and casein-free, while being loaded with fat-soluble vitamins A, D and E, says Axe. These vitamins are best absorbed by the body when they’re in a fat substance and then stored in the gastrointestinal

tract, keeping metabolism and digestion on track, he notes. Ghee’s high level of vitamin K2, best known as a natural blood coagulator, “also helps strengthen bones, while the fatty acids found in it improve digestion and reduce inflammation.”

Healthy Levels of Fat

“If you’re active, about 40 percent of your calories should come from carbohydrates, another 30 percent from protein and the other 30 percent from fat in general,” says Axe, adding that this has the added benefit of helping prevent arteriosclerosis.

“Some people may consume a greater percentage of healthy fats if the goal is to become a fat burner.”

“There is no one-size-fits-all approach to weight loss and health,” Hyman reminds us. “Low-carb, higher-fat diets work for most people, but for some, they may not be optimal in the long term.”

Judith Fertig writes food health articles and cookbooks from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

Prime Sources of Healthy Fats Functional medicine physician Mark Hyman suggests that we include four to five servings of fat in our diets every day. “In the last five years, the scientific evidence has been mounting that high-fat diets outperform low-fat diets for weight loss and for revising every single indication of heart disease risk, including abnormal cholesterol, diabetes, hypertension and inflammation,” he says.

sesame, avocado, macadamia, grape seed or walnut oil) Fatty fish (4 ounces of salmon, herring, mackerel, sardines, tuna or trout) Avocado (one-half to one avocado) Extra virgin coconut oil (one tablespoon) Organic coconut milk (one-quarter cup) Olives (one-quarter cup)

Each amount listed indicates a serving size.

Grass-fed animal butter, clarified butter or ghee (one tablespoon)

Nuts (a handful of walnuts, almonds, macadamia nuts or cashews) Seeds (a handful of pumpkin, sunflower of flaxseed)

Aim to eat fats that remain liquid (not solid) at room temperature; it’s a sure sign of heart-healthy, unsaturated fats.

Most plant-based liquid oils (one tablespoon of olive, safflower,

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His educational website, Mercola.com, has been the most visited natural health site for the past 12 years, with 12 million unique visitors each month. His three New York Times bestsellers include Effortless Healing.

With today’s overload of conflicting health information—and the temptation to self-diagnose—how can we accurately assess our status in terms of optimal wellness?

One of the major principles I strongly embrace is to listen to your body and adjust your lifestyle based on the feedback it’s providing you. The seven clinically proven gauges I advise you to assess now and continue to monitor every six months or so are fasting insulin level (normal is less than five micro-international units per milliliter of blood; ideal is less than three); vitamin D level (normal is 40 to 60 nanograms per milliliter); waist-tohip ratio (ideal for men, 0.8; for women, 0.7); body fat percentage (fitness level for women is 21 to 24 percent; for men, 14 to 17 percent); HDL to total cholesterol ratio (ideally 24 to 30 percent or higher); blood pressure (ideal numbers are 120 over 80 systolic/diastolic without medication); and uric acid level (ideal is three to

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It is important to get these levels checked, because it is impossible to know without testing.

In your opinion, what is the greatest health risk Americans face today and what can we do about it right now?

I’m convinced that for the typical American, the most important health step to take is to stop drinking soda, sports drinks, fruit juices or artificially flavored and sweetened waters and replace them with pure water.

Most people are now aware that sodas are laced with processed sugars like high-fructose corn syrup and artificial sweeteners, but many don’t know that their favorite sport and vitamin drinks contain these sweeteners plus a host of frightening extras, including toxic chemicals like chlorine, fluoride, phthalates, BPA [bisphenol A] and disinfection byproducts.

What role do carbohydrates play?

Carbs are a far dirtier fuel than fat and generate far more reactive oxygen species than fat. Some 70 years of following lowfat diet recommendations has resulted in the vast majority of dieters losing the ability to burn fat as their primary fuel.

One of the most powerful strategies to regain this ability is to start a practice of regular intermittent fasting, restricting your eating window to six to 14 hours a day and fast the rest of the day.

Of course, you will want to replace a high net carb intake, or total carbs minus fiber, with healthy fats such as those in avocados, coconut oil, seeds and nuts.

Avoid industrially processed omega-6 vegetable oils like corn, soy and canola.

Because an indoor, climatecontrolled, sedentary lifestyle may lead to slowly developing chronic disease, what changes do you suggest we make?

Spending time outside with bare feet in contact with the ground even for short periods can yield significant benefits. It’s even better to do it with the sun shining on your bare skin.

The Earth is an abundant source of free electrons, and when the sun shines on your skin a vital biological circuit forms that helps transfer energy to water throughout the body, which serves as a cellular battery. Albert Einstein won a Nobel Prize for describing this process, called the photoelectric effect.

Reducing the length of time sitting each day and regularly moving is even more important for most of us than getting regular exercise. A good rule of thumb is to stand up every 15 minutes or so.

What can we do better to maintain optimal health?

Two-thirds of Americans are overweight.

The problems with carrying excess weight are more than aesthetic. At the root of obesity is mitochondrial metabolic dysfunction. Metabolic disorders go hand-inhand with many of the chronic diseases plaguing Americans in record numbers— including diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, dementia and cancer—according to numerous studies such as research by the Centers for Disease Control and the Center for the Study of Chronic Metabolic and Rare Diseases, at George Mason University.

The most potent strategy to address such metabolic dysfunction is to make a strong commitment to reaching and maintaining a personally healthy level of body fat.

Judith Fertig writes food health articles and cookbooks from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com). natural awakenings

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atural burials allow those that lived their principles of an environmentally sound life to complete their days in a planet-friendly, personalized way.

“The number of U.S. cemeteries allowing natural burials has increased by 30 in the last year,” says Elizabeth Fournier, owner of Cornerstone Funeral Services, in Boring, Oregon. “More than 150 cemeteries allow them now. We encourage replacing cut flowers with plants. A multipurpose wooden casket can serve as a bookshelf until needed, or a casket can be made of natural wicker, paper or grass.”

Formaldehyde-free embalming fluids made of non-toxic and biodegradable essential oils allow for a synthetic chemicalfree burial.

“Green burials tend to be unique and can last from one to four hours,” says Brian Flowers, green burial coordinator for Moles Farewell Tributes, in Bellingham, Washington. “One funeral had 50 Civil War re-enactors in blue and gray outfits, along with a 21-musket and two-cannon salute. Another was led by a shaman.

Natural burial isn’t just for the Birkenstock/ patchouli crowd. Our area is farm-rich, so a green burial fits with the idea of living close to the land.”

The Moles’ four-and-one-half-acre meadow for natural burial will expand in

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the next two years to eight acres. Flowers explains, “It’s an ecological restoration site. We manage invasive species and plant three native plants for each burial.”

In Houston, Terry Ward, president and CEO of Country Communities, notes how fast-paced lifestyles can prevent intimate connections among siblings. “At Indigo Fields, we’re able to implant an app-accessible microchip into an urn or stone. The information can include photos, details of the person’s life and stories that might otherwise become lost. It can be updated at any time and serves as a gift for anyone researching the family tree. It helps the living heal and talk about their fears, too.”

Added Green Alternatives

Cremation has always been an alternative to burial, but is energy intensive; recycling medical parts helps green up this option. Many choices are available for the cremains, the ashes that remain after a cremation.

Many states outlaw burying pet remains in a human cemetery, so Lisa Brambilla, of Yorba Linda, California, invented 100 percent biodegradable Bio Urns. “Before, pet lovers had few choices

when it came time to say goodbye. Laying a cremated pet to rest this way makes a loss easier because it’s a physical manifestation of a pet in plant form. It hurts a little less,” she says. Each urn comes with a seed for a tree or shrub and the proper soil to help it grow.

“Maka, a keeshond, was the dog my son’s heart bonded with; he was 6 when she died,” Brambilla relates. “After she grew into a tree, he could smile when he talked about her. It teaches kids to create a new life and to treat the planet well.

Death is nothing but a word. The only thing real is life.” Bio Urn expanded to include human clients after Brambilla’s father-in-law requested to be remembered via a redwood tree and her mother, a Christmas tree.

Eternal reefs are made of ashes mixed with cement placed in the ocean in a military-style ceremony to help support marine life for at least 500 years. Family members retain the reef’s GPS coordinates and can boat or dive to visit it.

Music lovers can choose to have their ashes compressed into a vinyl record. A live recording of goodbyes, a last will and testament or compilation of

favorite songs can be prerecorded. Ashes can also be compressed into colorful memorial gemstones ready to be set into jewelry to keep a loved one close.

Resomation, or bio-cremation, liquefies the body in a heated alkaline bath, using far less energy than traditional cremation and without environmentally harmful chemical emissions; afterward, the bones are ground, resembling cremains, and are returned to the family.

Promession is a way to freeze-dry the body by immersion in liquid nitrogen at -321° F. When it becomes brittle, vibrations shake the corpse into small pieces, water is evaporated and the dust that remains can be used as compost. Invented

by Swedish biologist Susanne Wiigh-Mäsak, she feels it’s the utmost Earth-friendly way to return a body to the soil.

As people opt to avoid the higher costs of a traditional funeral and elect practical, eco-friendly ways to exit the human scene, natural burials can become more accepted ways to achieve Biblical dust-to-dust while doing no harm.

Connect with the freelance writer via AveryMack@mindspring.com.

GONE GREEN Each year, traditional funerals use and bury: n Hardwoods for caskets (30 million board feet) n Steel for caskets (90,272 tons, plus 14,000 tons for vaults) n Copper and bronze for caskets (2,700 tons) n Reinforced concrete for vaults (1.636 million tons) n Embalming fluids (827,060 gallons) Earth-friendly methods: n Cost about half as much as a traditional funeral. n Use non-toxic embalming fluids. n Offer biodegradable caskets. n Replace quarried headstones with natural stone or greenery. n Restore native plant areas, reducing invasive species, mowing and herbicides. n Contribute to peace of mind with a green legacy.

Source: Casket and Funeral Supply Association of America

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hether it’s a damaging rumor posted on Facebook, a humiliating photo shared on Instagram or a threatening text, cyberbullying is increasing among today’s youth.

A 2015 Cyberbullying Research Center study of middle school students found that 43 percent had been targeted, while 15 percent admitted to being online bullies. Meanwhile, students, parents and teachers are combating cyber-aggression with initiatives to make the phenomenon socially unacceptable in schools.

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Tyler Gregory, 23, attended a small, insular high school in rural Ohio where bullying was problematic. As a senior with younger siblings approaching their high school years, he aimed to change the local culture to make bullying uncool.

Gregory decided to make a movie to submit to the NO BULL Challenge, a national organization that provides students a platform to develop and disseminate materials that spark dialogue about such troubling issues. Challenges ranged from

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teaching himself filmmaking and persuading students to participate to mustering the courage to present the project to his school. He achieved the transformation he sought, beginning with 70 students participating in his production.

“I appealed to classmates by asking, ‘How do you want to be remembered?

Why not choose to be viewed positively, as leaders?’” says Gregory, who later became a spokesperson for NO BULL Challenge. To date, the challenge has received 600 submissions, garnering 23 million impressions through digital and social media, the vehicles of cyberbullies. A recent graduate of Dayton, Ohio’s Wright State University, Gregory has spoken to about 45,000 students in 27 states in school assemblies.

Nancy Willard, director of Embrace Civility in the Digital Age, headquartered in Creswell, Oregon, believes that such initiatives, which shift schools from punitive approaches to making bullying incompatible with accepted social norms, are the only way to bring lasting change.

“We need to cultivate a climate where

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being hurtful is contrary to a school’s expressed values. Most young people don’t like to see their peers being hurtful and admire those that stand up to peers and have them make amends,” says Willard.

The educator’s website, EmbraceCivility. org, offers free materials with concrete steps for students and teachers to foster positive school environments.

Protecting the Vulnerable

Cyberbullying isn’t limited to attacks on unpopular kids that lack satisfying peer relationships. It’s seven times more likely to occur between current or former friends and romantic partners than between strangers, according to a study led by Diane Felmlee, professor of sociology at Pennsylvania State University. Felmlee’s research further found that non-heterosexual youth are four times as likely as their heterosexual peers to be cyberbullied, while popular kids are also frequently targeted.

Two social dynamics seem to be at work: “One involves individuals that violate social norms, such as LGBTQ youth, and the other revolves around status struggles,” reports Felmlee. “In the latter case, bullies are vying for popularity, recognition and self-esteem. Those with higher social status may be attacked because they’re viewed as competition.”

Cyberbullying’s impact can exceed face-to-face aggression, as offensive remarks can spread far and fast, and live online in perpetuity instead of fading away, observes Felmlee. Gregory adds that it can also affect students’ ability to learn when some skip school to avoid tormentors.

Helpful Responses

Most youths don’t report cyberbullying, feeling embarrassed, afraid the situation will get worse or doubtful of remedial action. “Schools need to step up their response to bullying, make it known that it won’t be tolerated, set clear policies and enforce them,” counsels Gregory.

Because most bullied youths don’t speak up, parents need to communicate openly with kids and be aware of their online activities, advises Felmlee.

Willard notes that it’s also important to address the bullies themselves through understanding their motivation, and then persuading them to accept responsibility and take steps to rectify harm. “This should be about reparation, not punishment.” Gregory’s high school film assures bullies that it’s never too late to make amends.

While it can be hard to stand up to bullies, caring peers can easily express support. “Bystanders have the power to change the atmosphere,” agrees Gregory.

“Kindly approaching a student being picked on who may feel alone and ashamed goes further than most students realize.”

Those affected by cyberbullying also can cut off their aggressors, suggests Gregory. “The ‘block’ button is powerful. Cyberbullies want to see a reaction. Blocking them from social media exchanges or texting takes away their power.”

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

Muting Meanness Here are some tips to help keep digital spaces safe and civil. * Think twice before posting a photo or comment that could be taken out of context and misappropriated. * Report bad behavior to an adult that can help figure out the right course of action. * Don’t portray youth as victims, which can perpetuate the idea they are weak and vulnerable targets. * Save cyber evidence to help officials take appropriate action.

Some schools now have online reporting systems that allow students to anonymously submit screenshots from social media. * Don’t retaliate. It likely will only aggravate unwanted behavior and drag everyone down to the cyberbully’s level of consciousness. * Keep watch. Apps like Online Guardian for Families, CyberSynchs and YouDiligence allow parents to monitor children’s exposure on social media via keywords related to bullying.

Resources: EmbraceCivility.org; Cyberbullying.org; Tinyurl.com/Bully PreventionTips; Tinyurl.com/Apps BlockBullies; StopBullying.gov/ cyberbullying.

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

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love walnuts. The walnut (Juglans regia) tree is a large, handsome tree that grows up to 25 meters tall, with a strong trunk and branches that spread out some distance around it. Walnut trees can live several hundred years. There are two major species, English and black walnuts. They originated in Iran, Kashmir, and Nepal, and eventually were introduced throughout the Mediterranean area and Europe. They are mentioned in Greek literature dated from 116 B.C. They were brought to America in the 1500’s.

California produces the most walnuts in the USA, and is the world’s largest exporter.

The medicinal parts of the walnut are the leaves which are aromatic when rubbed, and bitter to taste. The chemical compounds that have been isolated in the walnut leaves, bark, etc. are: tannins, juglone, and flavonoids. Though rare, the hulls have been linked with cancer of the tongue and lips (so don’t eat the hulls). Of course, the fruit, or walnuts, are edible and quite delicious, cooked or raw.

Walnuts have several important ingredients, including protein, alpha-linolenic acid and linoleic acid, all with important health benefits.

Walnut is approved by Commission E, the German equivalent to our FDA, for inflammation of the skin and excessive perspiration.

Walnut is astringent and fungistatic. It has been used for centuries for skin problems such as eczema, herpes, and skin infections. In China, it is used to treat asthma, low back pain, beriberi (vitamin B1 or thiamine deficiency), impotence, and constipation. In India, it is used to treat arthritis, tapeworms, dysentery, and colic.

Walnut is also one of the Bach Flower Remedies, all of which I use quite a bit for my patients. If you haven’t heard of these great homeopathic remedies, go to your local health food store and pick up some literature on them, or maybe look them up on the Internet. In a nutshell (pun intended), there are 38 remedies, each

for a different aspect of our emotions. According to the Bach literature, Walnut allows a person to be more adaptable to change.

Changes may range from: physiological, such as adolescence or menopause, as well as changes in lifestyle, grieving, a new job, divorce, relationships, or new situations.

Walnut helps us break old habits, and become more flexible and positive.

With proper administration of designated therapeutic doses, walnut has not known adverse effects. According to Commission E, a decoction is made from two teaspoonfuls of the dried extract in one cup of water, boil and strain. An infusion is prepared by soaking 1.5 grams of the powdered dried leaves in cold water, then boiled and strained after 3-5 minutes. The average daily dose for external use is 3-6 grams.

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veryone wants love, happiness, and joy, and everyone deserves it.

Genuine love needs no interpretation and has no filters; it's unconditional, understanding, compassionate, and generous.

Essential oils also speak this universal language by supporting love for oneself, love and compassion for others, as well as creating a pathway to connect with Spirit and Divine love.

The quintessential flower of love, likely the first one people think of, is Rose. This long-time favorite suggests romance as well as sympathy and celebration. However, its blossoms soon wilt and fade away unless they are enjoyed in the form of an essential oil.

With a rich, sensual, floral aroma, Rose is the oil of the heart and all levels of love including self-love. Rose offers a sense of security which soothes anger, hurt, and fear, and serves to heal grief, emotional wounds, and heartbreak. It is enriching, nurturing, bolsters self-esteem, and helps open one's heart to receive love.

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an ingredient in countless perfumes and potions. Its natural chemical complexity makes it remarkably therapeutic and extremely versatile for a number of health purposes, easing behavioral problems, anxiety, and stress. Requiring literally tons of petals to extract just one pound of essential oil, it is one of the most laborious and expensive oils to produce. .

Sandalwood has also been a prized commodity since ancient times. As a sacred substance, it has long been considered the essence of enlightenment and highest insight. Its soft woody scent is calming and harmonizing, and moderates one's ego to foster loving kindness and understanding for others.

I like combining Sandalwood and Rose to bring love and compassion together into a very soulful and soothing blend. Make a body oil with a delicate scent by blending 4-5 drops of Rose essential oil and 9-10 drops of Sandalwood EO in 4 ounces (1/2 cup) of carrier oil. To enjoy this beautiful aroma to the fullest, use a carrier oil with a neutral scent such as jojoba oil. You can also try avocado oil for dry skin or apricot kernel oil for oily or normal skin. Mix together in a 4-ounce glass lotion-pump bottle, available at abundanthealth4u.com.

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Shake gently before using, as Sandalwood EO is slightly heavy and may separate from the blend. This mixture not only comforts your mind and your mood, it provides healthy support for all skin types including sensitive skin.

Frankincense may be the essential oil of Divine love, as it has been relied upon as a prelude to prayer and meditation for thousands of years. Frankincense deepens the breath and raises our awareness, including spiritual awareness, and is said to strengthen our connection to the God within. This allows for higher love, unconditional love, and greater appreciation for ourselves and others. Frankincense can help us to experience the interconnection of all things and feel the Greater Love which always surrounds us.

To support conscious awareness and spiritual devotion, rub 1-2 drops Frankincense in your palms and cup your hands lightly over your nose. Inhale the essential oil molecules for 1-2 minutes and observe what happens. I find that it focuses the mind and expands consciousness while allowing one to remain securely grounded. This can be an amazing aid for meditation, prayer, relaxation, or any activity where you wish to be fully present to the moment without

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The allure of flowers and their aromatic charms have always been associated with love, and several essential oils which are derived from flowers are considered aphrodisiacs. In Indonesia, the evocative blooms of Ylang Ylang are spread on the bed of newly-weds on their night of their nuptials.

The sweet, seductive aroma which emanates from the essential oils in the blossoms elevates the femininity and self esteem of women. For men, it tempers harshness and allows access to their softer side, arousing their thoughtfulness and intuition.

Jasmine is sometimes called the Queen of the Night, and you might be too after introducing this luscious oil into your love life!

Jasmine's exalting aroma unleashes one's inhibition and imagination. It also serves to transcend physical love to fully release both male and female energy to resolve fear and emotional issues, especially those involving relationships or sex.

The romantic Rose comes to mind again as the symbol of love and as encouragement for one's affections. It also speaks directly to sexuality and is a tonic for the female sexual organs. Rose possesses a sophisticated fragrance and will bring lovely depth and nuance to any essential oil blend, especially one intended for romantic interludes.

The heady perfume of Patchouli is reminiscent of the 1960s and the hippy days of flower power and free love. All that "free love" may be partially attributed to the idea that Patchouli is considered an aphrodisiac. Though derived from a grass rather than a flower, Patchouli essential oil blends beautifully with floral oils such as Rose and Ylang Ylang.

Are you looking to add some spice to your love life? Many oriental perfumes contain hints of spice to entice the opposite sex.

Essential oils of Black Pepper, Cinnamon, and Ginger increase circulation to bring warmth and heat to the body, and they can really heat up your love life too! Spice oils increase one's energy and stamina, and when mixed with a sultry essential oil like Jasmine or Ylang Ylang the result can be explosive!

4 drops Frankincense 1 drop Sandalwood 1 drop Rose 2 tablespoons distilled water 1 or 2 ounce glass spray bottle

There's something wonderfully magical about an aromatic massage. But don't go too wild; essential oils, and especially spice oils, can be caustic to the skin. Essential oils are powerful concentrates and should be diluted in a carrier oil prior to use. For best benefit of their many qualities, follow the dilution guidelines of these recipes. If you don't care for the scent of these particular essential oils, a consultation can help you find many exquisite alternatives.

Enjoy these enticing recipes in joyful, loving company.

MAGICAL MASSAGE OIL:

5 drops Myrrh 4 drops Ginger 2 drops Jasmine 2 drops Lemon 1 drop Nutmeg 2 tablespoons vegetable oil such as jojoba oil or grape seed oil Blend together in a 1 ounce glass bottle.

Apply to the skin to exchange body massages with your beloved.

BLISS IN THE BATH: 1 cup epsom salts 5 drops Lavender 2 drops Patchouli 2 drops Ylang Ylang

Mix the essential oils together in the bottle allowing them to mingle and marry first, then add the water. Shake each time before spraying your neck and shoulders where the uplifting, inspiring vapors can be inhaled and enjoyed. Or if you prefer, blend the essential oils in 2 tablespoons of jojoba oil, store in a glass bottle, and apply a small amount around your heart, nose, ears, and temples before prayer or meditation.

Buyer beware: Essential oils are precious and costly to produce, and many are a mix of harmful synthetic chemicals -- even when labeled as pure or organic.

Sandalwood (Santalum album) is on the endangered list and is not generally produced ethically. Work with a professional aromatherapist to procure essential oils that are genuine and sustainably produced, and also safe, soothing, and healing for your body.

Let it grow let it grow; let it blossom let it flow; In the sun, the rain, and snow; love is lovely, let it grow -Eric Clapton Denise Wickell, RA, is a lover of essential oils with 21 years of experience in aromatic botanical medicine. Contact her to take a class, schedule a personal wellness consultation (in person or right over the phone), or to purchase clinical-grade essential oils at wholesale prices. www.PrimaBody.com, 561-308-5217. Ask for $25 off your 1-hour consultation by Feb 28 and enjoy high health and happiness with Denise!

Stir all ingredients together and store in a jar with a lid. To use, fill the tub with water first. Add half of the bath salts for a mild fragrance, or use the entire jar for more effect. Sink into the aromatic water to relax by yourself or enjoy with your partner. natural awakenings

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SATURDAY MARCH 4 The How to & Why Bother of Forgiving with Rick McBride, starts at 10:00am, Donation. When you find the gift in whatever you're struggling to forgive, your perspective shifts and the issue begins to dissolve. Forgiveness & self-forgiveness are empowering: they raise self-esteem, dissolve guilt & fear, enable us to step into more productive and happy lives. Safe, compassionate, confidential environment within this workshop. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. Must RSVP: call 561-333-3372 or pearlrauberts@hotmail.com, details at www.rauberts.com.

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Develop your Intuition: Telepathy, Billets, & Psychometry with Margaret Ann Lembo. We all have intuitive gifts. Your ability to know, hear, see or sense the truth using your intuition is as real as your ability to use your physical senses. Often these gifts go undeveloped because training may not have been available in school or growing up. Come learn how to listen to your inner guidance. Develop a strong sense of trust and self-confidence as you practice different tools to increase your skills. This is a class for beginners as well as intermediate practitioners. 2:00 – 4:00PM $22 prepaid, $27 at the door, non-refundable. Max 25 people. The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www.thecrystalgarden.com. Call 561-369-2836 to attend.

2:00pm to 4:30pm, $25. Learn about the seven major energy centers, the body, mind, emotion and spirit connection and do practical work to sense chakra energy.

Participate in a powerful self-healing exercise to direct energy to each of your own major chakras; this exercise is easily done at home after the class and it works! 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. Must RSVP: call 561-333-3372 or pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com.

Center for Spiritual Living Palm Beaches. The Spiritual Path: Science of Mind 101 12:00 – 2:00 pm.

Give yourself the gift of awakening, transformation and miracles in this Practical Spirituality class, running through March 26th on a love-offering basis. Plus join us Sunday mornings at CSL Palm Beaches: Meditation 10:00 am, Celebration 10:30 am, Affirmative Prayer and Discussion 11:30 am. GreenWise Community Room, Upstairs 11231 Legacy Ave, Palm Beach Gardens.

Www.cslpalmbeaches.org , 561-676-7997 Transformational Sundays with Sunny: Transform your Mind and You’ll Transform your Life! Say Goodbye to sleepless nights and stress. Enjoy the Diamond of all Yoga. Kundalini Yoga 11-12:15/ or 12:15-1 Sound Vibrational Meditation with Gong & Singing bowls. Located at THE CENTER for Spiritual Living (Room 6) 2 SW12th. Ave. Boca Raton ($22 FOR BOTH CLASSES/ or $15 for only Gong.) www.MeditatewithSunny.com 561-859-2891

21st Annual NatureScaping: An Outdoor Festival.

10 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Get ready for fun, food and entertainment at our annual free community event. Call us at (561) 776-7449 or visit us on the web at www. macarthurbeach.org.

Booksigning at 1pm. Mystery and History: Panel of three Authors. Nancy J. Cohen, Facials Can Be Fatal $25.95, Alyssa Maxwell, A Pinch of Poison 25.00, and VS Alexander, The Magdalen Girls 15.00, will discuss Mystery and History. Joanne Sinchuk will moderate.

Refreshments will be served. 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

Bird Walk STA-1E, 7:30am-12pm Easy/Drive, YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER BY GOING TO THE WEB SITE CALENDAR. SELECT THE DETAILS OF THE TRIP IN QUESTION AND THEN FOLLOW THE REGISTRATION LINK. (Linda Humphries) If you have any questions on the Bird Walks, email: asetripinfo@gmail.com or call 508-296-0238

Fish Tank Interpretation 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.

Call us at (561) 776-7449 or visit us on the web at www.macarthurbeach.org.

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

Snake Talk 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.

Call us at (561) 776-7449 or visit us on the web at www.macarthurbeach.org.

SUNDAY MARCH 5 The Karmic Pact led by Pearl Rauberts, 11:00am to 1:00pm, $25. We live many lives: before we reincarnate into this life, we make a contract with other souls with whom we have karma and we make a pact as to the roles we will play in each other's lives. Understanding this is empowering and helpful in making sense of why difficult things happen even to good people. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. Must RSVP: call 561-333-3372 or pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com.

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Learn to Kayak! 12:00 p.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

MONDAY MARCH 6 Meditation Class with Dr. Dave. 7:00 to 8:00 pm. Dr. Dave certified hypnotherapist and psychologist will discuss different types of meditation and take the class

through a Mindful meditation and a guided/ visualization meditation! We don’t “just sit in silence!” At Digits Wellness Spa & Salon, 2247 Palm Beach. Lakes Blvd., Suite 209, WPB. $10.00 pp.

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.

Transformational Breath® Facilitator Training w/ Eugenia Altamira. March 6th - 12th . The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com.

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

Wakodahatchee,7:30am-9:30am Easy walk, with boardwalk or paved level surfaces. This is a short walk, less than 1 mile. (Paton White). If you have any questions on the Bird Walks, email: asetripinfo@gmail.com or call 508-296-0238

TUESDAY MARCH 7 Divine Healing Sessions with Mary! 5:30 to 8:00 pm.

Mary who is experienced in several forms of energy healing such as Reiki, Reflexology, Reconnective Healing and Divine Energy Healing, will conduct private mini-energy healing sessions. See why psychics and shamans all over the U.S. have stated that her healing energy is more powerful than John of God’s! (see testimonies at www.divinelytouched.com) Reservations REQUIRED; $20.00 per 20 min. session. At Digits Wellness Spa & Salon 2247 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Suite 209, WPB. Gentle Yoga with Meridith ongoing Tuesdays at 6pm.

Gentle stretching, conscious breathing, relaxation and meditation. All levels welcome. $15 Drop in or $50 for 4 classes. Classes held at The Center for Spiritually Living in Boca. Call 561-929-4416 for more information.

Prenatal Yoga with Meridith ongoing Tuesdays at 7:15 pm and alternating Sundays at 9:30. Increase flexibility and balance, relieve stress, connect with your baby and other moms. $15 Drop in or $50 for 4 classes.

Classes held at The Center for Spiritually Living in Boca for more information call 561-929-4416.

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

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FEEL GREAT MEDITATE SEMINAR PART 1 (7-9PM) LEARN TO MEDITATE. Learn tools and techniques to help you quiet your mind and recharge the brain. Balanced Brain=Balanced Health+Balanced Life. Transform your mind & You’ll Transform your life. Conquer the blocks that hold you back from deeper states of relaxation and mind quieting so you can begin a home meditation practice or deepen your meditation practice currently. MUST SIGN UP IN ADVANCE at www.FeelGreatMeditate.com/seminars 561-859-2891

The Spiritual Teachings of "The Tibetan" and How They Can Help Us led by Pearl Rauberts; 10:00am to 12:00pm, $20. "The Tibetan" is a Spiritual Guide in the non-physical realm who gave a large number of profound spiritual teachings many years ago through the mediumship of the late Alice Bailey. This is an introductory level discussion about a few of these teachings, no previous knowledge is required. This is not Tibetan Buddhism. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. Must RSVP: call 561-333-3372 or pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com.

BOOK CLUB FACEBOOK LIVE EVENT with Margaret Ann Lembo. Join Margaret live as she reviews masters, mystics, saint and the gemstone guardians. Free Event. 7:00 -7:30 PM Join us at www.facebook.com/groups/ChakraAwakeningBookClub/

THURSDAY MARCH 9 “Spiritual Wisdom on Dreams” Free Spiritual Café at 6:30 pm on Thursday, March 9th at the Publix Greenwise, 11231 Legacy Avenue, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410. Share informal conversation about dreams and other spiritual tools. Unlock keys to understanding and meeting challenges we face in life. Presented by the Palm Beach County ECKANKAR Center. For directions and more information call our local ECKANKAR Center (561) 434-2003 or find us on www.meetup.com/ ecankarinpalmbeach and on Facebook at ECKANKAR Palm Beach County. For information about ECKANKAR visit www.eckankar.org.

PODCAST: Develop Your Creative Spirit with Margaret Ann Lembo. Learn all the good qualities of the color orange, orange rocks, and essential oils specifically aligned with amplifying creativity and action. Prepare to rev up your creative spirit using guided imagery and your imagination. This little podcast will help you release feelings of being stuck and procrastination. This podcast is brought to you by my spoken audio CDs - guided imagery meditation. Free Event. 10:00 – 10:15AM Join Margaret at www.blogtalkradio.com/margaretannlembo

5 Steps to Awakening with Pearl Rauberts; 1:00pm to 3:00pm, $20. Many people understand the importance of awakening spiritually and making progress on their spiritual path & this class will help you to implement spiritual practices in your day to day life. We will look at Gratitude, Meditation, Prayer, Mindfulness, Ritual.

This will be an interactive class in which Pearl will help you develop a plan to move forward. Pearl has been one of South Florida's leading Spiritual Awakening teachers for many years. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. Must RSVP: call 561-333-3372 or pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com.

The Secret To A Happy & Sexy Marriage – at 1:00 pm. Steve Schloss, Delray Beach resident and Author of "The Man's Secret to a Happy & Sexy Marriage in Less Than 10 Minutes a Day", will be speaking on how to transform your relationship from good to great again. He will provide insights as to how the dynamics change within a marriage or partnership and the simple steps you can take to make it fun and exciting again.

This will be a fun, interactive presentation, with handouts and lots of great ideas to share. Men, women or couples should attend. There is something to be learned and applied by all. Cost: By Donation. At Greenlands 2000 North Federal Highway, Delray Beach FL 33483.

Phone: 561-921-4238

Organic Wine Tasting 6:30pm-8:30pm. Healthy Life Salon and Organic Wine Bar, 203 SE 1st Ave, Boca Raton 33432. Taste 4 different International organic wines and learn about the importance of drinking organic wine verses conventional. Socialize with like minds. Organic, vegan, gluten-free, sugar-free hors doeuvres will be served. $15 pp / $25 per couple.

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FULL MOON MANIFESTING MEDITATION ON DELRAY BEACH with Sunny & Gong and Doug Tessler on Flute and Didgeridoo! 6 pm. Discover why meditating during the FULL MOON is the best time of the month to meditate! All your thoughts are AMPLIFIED bringing your conscious creations into the physical plane faster with greater ease! Includes Breathing Meditations, Kundalini Meditations, Movement, Mantras and More! Includes sound vibrational healing with the Gong and deep relaxation. Come float away with us. Meet on the beach, third path north of Atlantic Ave. near Marriott. Look for the address 120 on the condo sign across the third path. Bring your blanket or cushions to sit on and a jacket. Need $1.50 quarters for parking on street. Bring your crystals too. $20 www.

MeditatewithSunny.com 561-859-2891

Join Leslie at the Eau Spa with Leslie Glickman 7-10:30pm. Join Leslie Glickman for an all levels vinyasa flow that will “Rock Your Chakras” with fun music spun live by DJ Audio Sal Vecchio. The combination of yoga and music will create a high energy class where we can get real and raw on the mat. Eau Spa at EAU PALM BEACH Resort & Spa Yoga Practice 7—8:15pm. SelfCentered Garden open until 10:15pm. Please call Eau Spa directly to register 561.540.4960

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

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Intro to Chakra Awakening with Margaret Ann Lembo This introduction goes over a basic explanation of the chakra's and the colors associated with each one.

It discuss how color influences our lives and our consciousness. Also gain an understanding of the multiple purposes of working with crystals and gemstones using your intention. 2 CE units. CE Broker Course #: 20-588162. NCBTNB approved provider #720. 2:00 – 4:00PM $25 non-refundable. Maximum 25 people. The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www.thecrystalgarden.com. Call 561-369-2836 to attend.

Beach Clean-up 9-11a.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.

Cruisin’ Food Fest 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! Call us at (561) 776-7449 or visit us on the web at www.macarthurbeach.org Peaceful Waters, 7:30am-10am Moderately difficult walk, having improved trail with dirt & uneven surfaces. This is a medium distance walk, 1 - 1 1/2 miles. (Scott Zucker). If you have any questions on the Bird Walks, email: asetripinfo@gmail.com or call 508-296-0238 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 Building a Safe, Intelligent and Creative Class - Part A: Sequencing with Leslie Glickman @ Yoga Journey Studio, 1950 Glades Road, Boca Raton in the Wyndam Hotel (5th floor). 1-4pm. Join Leslie for an afternoon series of continuing education on class sequencing. This two part series will prepare you for teaching a class your students will love! The program is for those who

have already received their 200 hour registration. 3 CEU credit hours offered for each class. Part One, Methodology Saturday 3/11. Part Two, Theme Weaving Saturday 5/13. For more information go to $65 for one session, $108 for both sessions. wwwyogajourney.com

SUNDAY MARCH 12 On a Deeper Connection to Spirit, with Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed blood Cherokee, starts at 1:00pm, donation. Is it possible to achieve a deeper connection to Spirit, and if so what does that really mean? And can anyone do it or must one be born with extraordinary, even paranormal ablities? 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. Must RSVP: call 561-333-3372 or pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com.

Native American Journey with the Drum, led by Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed blood Cherokee, starts at 3:30pm, donation. A single Native American style floor drum in the background sets a slow and easy pace to begin your guided meditation journey; a few words are spoken, loosely guiding you out of the material world, closer to the veil, where you will take off on your own, with the help of the drum. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. Must RSVP: call 561-333-3372 or pearlrauberts@ hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com.

Shift Your Perception w/ Caroyln Fisher LCSW- at 2:00 pm. Come join a dynamic group that delves into how to change patterns & beliefs that hinder your growth and happiness. Learn to become an active participant in your life & feel more empowered to make positive changes. Life was meant to be fun! This is a safe forum to discuss and challenge unhealthy patterns that keep you from being the best you. I am a psychotherapist with 15 years’ experience in helping others on their journeys.

Take a chance and come enjoy some time devoted to yourself and increasing your awareness. Cost: By Donation only: recommended $15 (but no one will be turned away). Location- Greenlands 2000 North Federal Highway, Delray Beach FL 33483.

Phone: 561-921-4238 Introduction to SoulCollage® 10:00am-12pm: Learn about the wildly popular oracle deck making process called "SoulCollage®" and experience the process as you make your own first card from magazine images and discover the powerful message your Soul is waiting to tell you! $20 includes all art materials and introductory information packet. Lake Worth, FL www.JuicyCreatives.com Contact Elise Crohn 904-377-3500 Transformational Sundays with Sunny: Transform your Mind and You’ll Transform your Life! Enjoy LIFE MORE and improve your health as we ALIGN & ACTIVATE CHAKRAS. Kundalini Yoga 11-12:15/ or 12:15-1 Sound Vibrational Meditation with Gong & Singing bowls. Located at THE CENTER for Spiritual Living (Room 6) 2 SW 12th. Ave. Boca Raton www.

MeditatewithSunny.com ($22 FOR BOTH CLASSES/ or $15 for only Gong) 561-859-2891 Bluegrass Music with the Conch Stomp Band 1-3:00 p.m. Come on down to the Park and listen to the Conch Stomp Band play some bluegrass. Free with Park admission.

Call the Nature Center for more information, (561) 624-6952.

Birding at MacArthur Park 3:00 p.m. Bird lovers can join a Ranger-led educational walk identifying many species of birds that make their home in John D. MacArthur Beach State Park. Reservations recommended. Visitors should bring binoculars or rent them in the Gift Shop. Program is free with Park admission. For more information and reservations, call the Nature Center at (561) 624-6952.

Flamingo Quest (STA-2), 10:30am-2pm. Easy walk, with boardwalk or paved level surfaces. Drive. YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER BY GOING TO THE WEB SITE CALENDAR. SELECT THE DETAILS OF THE TRIP IN QUESTION AND THEN FOLLOW THE REGISTRATION LINK. (Susan McKemy) – !!!WAITLIST ONLY!!! If you have any questions on the Bird Walks, email: asetripinfo@gmail. com or call 508-296-0238 Flamingo Quest (STA-2), 3:30pm-7pm. Easy walk, with boardwalk or paved level surfaces. Drive. YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER BY GOING TO THE WEB SITE CALENDAR. SELECT THE DETAILS OF THE TRIP IN QUESTION AND THEN

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If you have any questions on the Bird Walks, email: asetripinfo@gmail.com or call 508-296-0238 Yoga For a Cure - benefitting the Multiple Sclerosis Society with Ruth Sanders@ Yoga Journey Studio, 1950 Glades Road, Boca Raton in the Wyndam Hotel (5th floor).

12:30-2:30pm. Please join Ruth Sanders RYT 500 for a free Yoga Class by donation benefiting the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. We are raising funds for Walk MS Team Orange Warriors for the annual MS Walk in Boca Raton on March 26. 100% of all money collected will go directly to the NMSS. Donations can be taken at the event, and can be made directly to the NMSS on their secure site at: http://main.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR/Walk/FLSWalkEvents?px=14696999&pg=personal&fr_id=28304 Come out and join in on the fight against MS, while enjoying a relaxing and restoring yoga class. Bring your friends and family. www.yogajourney.com

MONDAY MARCH 13 GUIDED MEDITATION: STRESS RELIEF AND DIVINE CONNECTION with Margaret Ann Lembo. Come experience a peaceful guided meditation to release stress and find inner peace. A unique focus will be used for each meditation. 6:00 - 6:30 PM, $5.00 suggested “love offering” per event, at The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www.thecrystalgarden.com.

Call 561-369-2836 to attend.

FULL MOON DRUMMING CIRCLE with Margaret Ann Lembo. On this auspicious day of brilliant light energy, establish your intentions for the next 28.5 days of your life! Margaret Ann will call in the 7 directions using Smudge in Spray, a liquid alternative to smoking smudge. The first round of drumming is dedicated to clearing away what you don’t want. The second round of drumming creates your new reality as you focus on and imagine your life as you want it to be. To complete the ceremony, Margaret Ann will drum as she guides you in a meditative drumming journey into yourself to help you find the answers and guidance to step forth empowered and confident. 6:45 - 9:00 PM, $22 prepaid, $27 at the door, non-refundable.

Max 25 people. The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www.thecrystalgarden.com. Call 561-369-2836 to attend.

Reiki healing session with Pearl on a Reiki table. Arrive promptly and you must RSVP ahead of time (limited number of places). 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. Must RSVP: call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail. com; details at www.rauberts.com.

Weight Loss through Hypnotherapy! 7:00-8:30pm. New Year’s resolutions wearing off? Get back on track by re-programming your sub-conscious. Dr. Dave, certified hypnotherapist and psychologist will help you change your life! Attendees also receive a Hypnotherapy Weight-Loss CD for continual reinforcement. Space is limited call for reservations REQUIRED $20.00pp.

Dr. Dave at 401-323-6934. (see testimonies at www.divineytouched.com). At Digits Wellness Spa & Salon, 2247 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Suite 209, WPB. BOOK CLUB FACEBOOK LIVE EVENT with Margaret Ann Lembo.

Join Margaret live as she reviews The Crystal Intentions Oracle Deck. Free Event. 7:00 -7:30PM Join us at www.facebook.com/groups/ChakraAwakeningBookClub/ Past-Life Regression w/Maya Malay. Wed 6:30-8:30PM Cost $25 or $20 by 3/14. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter. com. To register or for more information call 561-630-2280

THURSDAY MARCH 16 Reiki Circle w/ Reiki Master Janet Siniscalchi - at 5:45 pm. Reiki Circles , sometimes referred to as Reiki Shares, are gatherings to practice the healing art of Reiki as a group. The main purpose for the Reiki share is to give and receive Reiki in a casual atmosphere of friendship, honor, positive energy and devotion. Reiki Shares have grown in popularity in the wellness and healing world over the last several years. The circle works on all levels: the emotional, the physical and the spiritual. By honoring the circle and enlivening it with a spirit, the highest good for all comes through. Come open-minded for a session of gathering and healing! Cost: By Donation. Location- Greenlands 2000 North Federal Highway, Delray Beach FL 33483. Phone: 561-921-4238

TUESDAY MARCH 14 Healing Body & Mind 7:00 to 8:00pm . Dr. Dave will discuss why we are losing the “War on Cancer,” and natural cures for cancer, and keys to optimal health; and excepts from his book Holistic Mental Health on alternative treatments for mental disorders such as depression, anxiety and ADHD. Mary will also give a mini-Healing/Clearing at the end of the workshop. $10.00 pp. At Digits Wellness Spa & Salon 2247 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Suite 209, WPB. Make Healthy Eating Work For You 6PM - 7:00PM. Please join our SMOOTHIE PARTY with Wellness Expert Elissa Erman RN, BSN, CDE®, CWC, CHC, Universal Coaching Services. The Intuition DietTM. www.universalcoachingservices.com, ElissaErman@universalcoachingservices.com 561-634-0463 Transformational Breath® w/Jamar. Tues 6:30-8:30PM Cost $40 or $35 by 3/13.

The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more information call 561-630-2280 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. Y12SR combines the practical tools of the 12-step program with the ancient wisdom of yoga. This class will be held the second Tuesday of every month from 7:45 - 9:15 pm. Investment $10. www.yogajourney.com

WEDNESDAY MARCH 15 Reiki Circle led by Pearl Rauberts, starts at 6:30pm, donation. Experience the healing power of Reiki to help body, mind & emotions. Open to those wanting to receive Reiki, we start with a brief guided meditation, then each person has a short individual

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PODCAST: Integration and Assimilation: Overwhelmed?! with Margaret Ann Lembo. In this webcast, learn techniques to release feelings of being overwhelmed. Learn some tools to get you geared toward letting go high expectations – both those you impose upon yourself and those imposed by others.

Learn how digestive organs in the physical body are affected by stimulus in the mental and emotional bodies. Free Event. 10:00 – 10:15AM Join Margaret at www.blogtalkradio.com/margaretannlembo Booksigning at 7 pm. Holly Brown will speak and sign This is Not Over 15.99. 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

FRIDAY MARCH 17 Intuitive Painting and Breath Work for Transformation, A Mini Retreat! Breathe new life into your creative journey! Immerse yourself in a profoundly playful painting experience of transformation and healing.

Tap into personal freedom through Intuitive Painting and release stress and tension through Divine Breath Work. Friday, March 17th 6pm-9pm Saturday, March 18th 9:30am-5pm. $125 includes all art supplies and catered lunch on Saturday. Absolutely no previous art training or experience is required. Learn to experience art as a meditation and path to self discovery!

INTRODUCTION TO SOULCOLLAGE® Sunday March 12th 10:00am-12pm

Learn about the wildly popular oracle deck making process called “SoulCollage®” and experience the process as you make your own first card from magazine images and discover the powerful message your Soul is waiting to tell you!

Facilitated by Elise Crohn, Creativity Coach/Art Medicine WomaFacilitated by Elise Crohn, Creativity Coach/Art Medicine Woman and Mira Blazova, certified Breath Work facilitator and Theta healer.n and Mira Blazova, certified Breath Work facilitator and Theta healer.

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Private InnerDialogueTM Sessions and BeingHuman Readings w/David Isa Rosas. Fri 2-6PM. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens.

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

Booksigning at 6 pm. Paul Levine will speak and sign Bum Luck 15.95. 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

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 Mary Ann Morgan-Fried and DJ Sal Vecchio... a new twist on HAPPY HOUR... on the Roof Top of raw JUCE East. Just another way for us to connect as a community!!! Class begins at 6:00 pm and will be followed by fresh JUCE and light bites. Come and hang out with old friends or make new ones.

Psychic Fair: Join us for a Very Special Psychic Fair!

The Most Amazing Lineup of South Florida’s Premier Psychics. Sat 12-5PM. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more information call 561-630-2280 .

Yin Yoga with Candle Light & Live Music with Melanie Haraldson @ Yoga Journey Studio, 1950 Glades Road, Boca Raton in the Wyndam Hotel (5th floor). 6-8pm. Join Melanie in the studio for Yin Yoga with Live Music. Take the journey inward and explore the deeper parts of yourself. Beginner & Advanced students welcome. This long slow deep practice is all levels and is presented in a candle lit room with live music by Scott Marischen. 2 hours of bliss! Investment - $30 This event sells out - please pre-register! www.yogajourney.com

SATURDAY MARCH 18 Touching the Earth, led by Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed blood Cherokee, starts at 1:00pm, donation. So many of the problems we see in the world today result from humankind's disconnection from nature. Find out what it is to be truly connected, and how. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. Must RSVP: call 561-333-3372 or pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com Native American style Prayer Circle, Burning Pine Cone and Canunpah Ceremony (Pipe) with Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed blood Cherokee; 3:30pm to approx 5:00pm, Donation. Prayer is more powerful when people pray together in ceremony. We will write what we want to release and then set it afire and we will also set our intentions as to what we want to draw into our lives; we will then share the Pipe in the traditional way.

6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. Must RSVP: call 561-333-3372 or pearlrauberts@hotmail. com; details at www,rauberts.com PAST LIVES: GROUP REGRESSION EXPERIENCE with Margaret Ann Lembo. Who were you?

Where did you live? Have the people in your life been with you before? Why are you coming back together with people from your past lives? Why do we reincarnate? Understanding the role of reincarnation, karma and dharma can assist us in our present incarnation.

Remembering a past life can bring a greater understanding of ourselves and what we have come back to learn. This workshop includes a lecture and a past life regression experience. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a blanket. 2:00 – 4:00 PM, $37.00 prepaid, $47 at the door, non-refundable. Max 25 people.

At The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www.thecrystalgarden.com.

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MacArthur Under Moonlight Concert: Nikki Talley 7-9:00 p.m. (Doors open at 6 p.m.) Nikki Talley is a singer, song writer from North Carolina bringing her soulful lyrics and laid back style to South Florida. Join us under the full moon for a magical night of music.

This concert series will be held November thru April featuring a different band every month. Come on out and bring the whole family! No reservations required and children under age 10 are free. Admission is $5.00 per person. For more information, please call the Nature Center at (561) 624-6952.

Wakodahatchee,5pm-7pm Easy walk, with boardwalk or paved level surfaces. This is a short walk, less than 1 mile. (Valleri Brauer). If you have any questions on the Bird Walks, email: asetripinfo@gmail.com or call 508-296-0238 Yoga in the Park with Jennifer Cruz. Every Saturday at Sanborn Square Park, Federal Hwy, Downtown Boca Raton 9 - 10 am. Free Weekly Community Yoga Event. www.yogajourney.com

SUNDAY MARCH 19 Reiki Level I class with Pearl Rauberts, 9:30am to 5:00pm, $150 includes manuals. Learn about Reiki healing and how to channel the healing energy for yourself and for others. Learn the hand positions, receive all four of the Reiki Level I attunements and get your Level I certification. Give and receive Reiki in a small group with individual attention from a very highly experienced, well-qualified teacher. Must RSVP: call 561-333-3372 or pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com “Your Lifeline to Inner Guidance”. The ECK Worship Service is a time for people of all religious backgrounds to come and share the love for God. It is held every third Sunday of each month at 11:00 am in the Palm Beach County ECKANKAR Center, 1695 Florida Mango Road, Suite 4, West Palm Beach, FL 33406.

The service includes singing the HU, guest speakers, small discussion groups, creative arts and fellowship.

Find us on www.meetup.com/ecankarinpalmbeach for directions and more information, or call (561) 434-2003. For information about ECKANKAR visit www.eckankar.org or find us on Facebook.

Book Club at 3 pm. The Sunday Sleuths Book Club will discuss Missing, Presumed by Susie Steiner 15.99. 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

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HEALING to HAPPINESS with SOUL ABUNDANCE w/Spirit Medium Laura.

Sun 12-2PM Cost $30 or $25 by 3/18. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more information call 561-630-2280 Private Intuitive/Psychic Readings w/Spirit Medium Laura. Sun 2-5PM. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gard e n s . J a m a r C e n t e r. c o m . To r e g i s t e r o r f o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n c a l l 561-630-2280

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Tuesdays, 7:30 pm Heart Sutra & Meditation

Anniv. of Lama Chimed /Tsok Tuesday, March 7th @7:30p.m.

Wednesdays, 7:30 pm Calm Abiding Meditation

Chodrul Duchen (Day of Miracles) / Tsok All Good Buddha & Burnt Offering Practice Sunday, March 12th @10a.m.

1st & 3rd Saturdays, 10 am Recitation of Ngondro

Intro to Meditation

2nd & 4th Saturdays, 10 am

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4th Wednesdays – Medicine Buddha

Recitation of Buddha Sadhana

Sundays, 10 am Calm Abiding Meditation

CLASSES

Wednesday, March 1st @6:30p.m.

Saturday, March 11th @11:15a.m.

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Wednesday, March 15th @6:30p.m.

Opening the Door to Tibetan Buddhism Saturday, March18th @11:15a.m.

Bluegrass Music 1-3:00 p.m. Just sit back and enjoy some foot-stompin’ and handclappin’ bluegrass music in Palm Beach County’s most beautiful setting. The concert is free with Park admission, for more information call the Nature Center at (561) 624-6952.

World Happiness Summit with Leslie Glickman 3:30-5:15pm. World Happiness Summit welcomes the South Florida community to celebrate the closing of the Summit with an afternoon of yoga, meditation, music and fun! Join lululemon Ambassador Leslie Glickman and DJ Drez for a 75 minute MEGA class designed to deepen the experience of the Summit. T The closing yoga practice is open to all and will be held on Haulover Beach beginning at with an opening meditation and intention setting at 3:30pm. For more information on this event and the World Happiness summit, please go to www.happinesssummit.world/web/guest/home

MONDAY MARCH 20 Meditation Class with Dr. Dave, 7:00 to 8:00 pm. Dr. Dave certified hypnotherapist and psychologist will discuss different types of meditation and take the class through a Mindful meditation and a guided/ visualization meditation! We don’t “just sit in silence!” At Digits Wellness Spa & Salon, 2247 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Suite 209, WPB. $10.00 pp.

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

Aromatherapy for Beginners with Margaret Ann Lembo. Learn how to use essential oils for health, meditation, spiritual development, and emotional balance. 6:45 – 8:45 PM, $18.00 prepaid, $25 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 to attend.

TUESDAY MARCH 21 Proof the Spirit Dimension Exists! 7:00 to 8:00 pm. Join Mary & Dr. Dave as they discuss excepts from their book, Divinely Touched. How science can explain & prove unseen phenomenon; How the Spirit dimension affects our life. Scientific evidence of psychic phenomena such as Out-of-Body exp., Astral projection, Reincarnation, Entity Possession & The Spirit Dimension. How Divine energies are all around and us give

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messages and signs; and can lead us to our Divine purpose in life! Mary will also give a FREE mini-Healing/ Clearing at the end of the workshop. $10.00 pp. At Digits Wellness Spa & Salon 2247 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Suite 209, WPB. Book Club at 6:30 pm. The Tuesday Murder Club will discuss The Last Train to Paradise by Les Standiford 15.00. 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 Booksigning at 8 pm. Ed Lin will speak and sign Incensed 26.95. 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 Private Numerology and Palm Reading Readings w/ Dave Compton. Tues 2-6PM. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com.

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

WEDNESDAY MARCH 22 Please join our "Palm Beach Gardens Healthy Eating Meetup" with Integrative Nutrition Health Coach Pamela Leonard. NOON- 1:00. Get a new perspective on the importance of a healthy diet & lifestyle. Pam will share her personal victory over Sugar and Carb addictions and give you easy, delicious ways to curb your cravings too! Each meetup holds a new & interesting topic with great tasters, samples & recipes.

BOOK CLUB FACEBOOK LIVE EVENT with Margaret Ann Lembo. Join Margaret live as she reviews Archangels and Gemstone Guardians Cards. Free Event. 7:00 -7:30 PM Join us at www.facebook.com/ groups/ChakraAwakeningBookClub/ Private Intuitive/Psychic Readings w/Caterina Casto. Wed 2-6PM. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more information call 561-630-2280

THURSDAY MARCH 23 PODCAST: IMPROVE YOUR SELF-ESTEEM: Increase Your Courage with Margaret Ann Lembo. Do you have unconscious or subconscious programming that keeps you from being all that you can be? Do you have good intentions to start (or finish) projects or ideas and somehow something manifests that sabotages your intention? Listen in to gain insights to shift the programming to fail into a reality of self-confidence, self-motivation and action thereby creating success!

Free Event. 10:00 – 10:15AM Join Margaret at www. blogtalkradio.com/margaretannlembo

FRIDAY MARCH 24 Crystal Singing Bowls & Chakra Balance Meditation w/Tecia Linville- at 5:45 pm. Tecia Linville will lead a meditation while playing the singing crystal bowls, crystal harp ,crystal pyramid & Tibetan bowl

to balance and align your chakras. Come out and have a relaxing hour, let go of your worries and stress. De clutter your mind and your body as the sound vibrates through your body. Get comfortable on your blanket and pillow, open your mind to something new, something different, and experience peace as your body comes back into balance at a very deep level. 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. Cost: $15. At Greenlands 2000 North Federal Highway, Delray Beach FL 33483. Phone: 561-921-4238 Introduction to Transformational Breath® w/Jamar.

Fri 6:30-9PM Cost $45 or $40 by 3/23. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com.

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

SATURDAY MARCH 25 Connecting with our Spiritual Guide, led by Pearl Rauberts; 10:30am to 12:30pm, $20. Pearl will discuss the role of your Spiritual Guide in your life and ways to better connect with him/her. Then we will participate in a guided meditation designed to help us explore this communication at a deeper level. You will leave this class more confident in your ability to communicate with your own Spiritual Guide. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. Must RSVP: call 561-333-3372 or pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com.

Special Event! NEW! Masters, Mystics, Saints and the Gemstone Guardians Oracle Event FREE! Join Margaret Ann for a free lecture starting at 1 pm followed by a Deck Signing, Q & A about oracles and the sacred beings in this deck . . . AND mini group readings using the new deck, Masters, Mystics, Saints and the Gemstone Guardians Oracle Cards. To celebrate The Crystal Garden will have a special sale, too, so be sure to open our emails or just come on over and March 25 to take advantage of the gift of the discount! 1:00 - 3:00 PM, Free Event, at The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www.thecrystalgarden.com. Call 561-369-2836 to attend.

Private Intuitive/Psychic Readings w/Yolanda Abrahams. Sat 11-3PM. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more information call 561-630-2280.

Understanding Your Intuition w/Denise Powell. Sat 1-3PM Cost $35 or $30 by 3/24. 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

NEW LIFE EXPO April 1-2

South Florida’a Largest Mind, Body, Spirit Expo returns to the Palm Beach Convention Center better than ever with 70 speakers and exhibitors.

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Reiki Level I Sunday March 19

9:30 am to 5:00 pm • Learn to channel healing energy for self and others • Receive four Reiki attunements • Learn the standard hand positions • Supervised practical work • Experienced, well qualified teacher • Level I Certification • Maximum of 8 people

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

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SUNDAY MARCH 26 Spiritual Activism: What Is It, Why Is It Important? Led by Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed blood Cherokee, starts at 1pm, donation.

Where non-violent, non co-operation with corruption has proved enormously powerful, it is time to "up our game" by infusing all that we do into action intended to bring about positive change. A non-political, issue orientated presentation. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. Must RSVP: call 561-333-3372 or pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com.

Native American style Hand Drumming Circle with Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed blood Cherokee; 3:30pm to 5:00pm, donation. Traditionl Native American style drumming with hand drums, rattles and singing of Lakota Prayer songs; no Drumming experience needed. Drums and rattles available to borrow. A spiritual experience suitable for everyone. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. Must RSVP: call 561-333-3372 or pearlrauberts@ hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com.

12th Annual Healthy Living Expo – 10:30am-5:00pm. FREE admission.

Enjoy natural products, organic produce, energy treatments, aromatherapy, healthy coffee, iridology, organic hair products, natural makeup, natural cleaners, herbal teas, lotions and soaps, weight loss, art, massage, yoga, integrative medicine, jewelry, thermography demos, homeopathy, hydroponic growing systems, intuitive readers and much more. Free eco-tote bag to first 500 attendees. Over 80 exhibitors, workshops, door prizes galore, free samples, free hearing screenings, free chiropractic screenings, and much more. Florida Tech Clemente Center, Melbourne. For more information call 321-777-6433 or visit HealthyLivingExpos.com. Proudly produced by Natural Awakenings magazine.

Booksigning at 5 pm. CJ Box will speak and sign Vicious Circle 27.00.

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 Everyday Kundalini Yoga for a Radiant Life w/Sat Kirtin. Sun 2-4PM Cost $35 or $30 by 3/25. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more information call 561-630-2280

MONDAY MARCH 27 GUIDED MEDITATION: STRESS RELIEF AND DIVINE CONNECTION with Margaret Ann Lembo. Come experience a peaceful guided meditation to release stress and find inner peace. A unique focus will be used for each meditation. 6:00 - 6:30 PM, $5.00 suggested “love offering” per event, at The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www.thecrystalgarden.com. Call 561-369-2836 to attend.

NEW MOON crystal Singing Bowl Event with Margaret Ann Lembo. The sound produced by crystal singing bowls, which are made of quartz, brings positive effects and changes in the body, specifically the autonomic, immune and endocrine systems.

Come with a written list of what you are manifesting. Through the use of intention and the imagination, using crystal singing bowls, and the power of the group energy, you will create a new reality. Rely on your imagination and have confidence in the creation of the resulting reality. 6:45 – 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 to attend.

TUESDAY MARCH 28 Entity Possession: History, Symptoms, 7:00-8:00 pm. & Solutions! Mary & Dr. Dave will discuss excepts from their book Divinely Touched (see www.divinelytouched.com) on the spirit dimension’s influence on our physical and mental health and how to clear negative energies around yourself! Mary will also give a FREE mini-Healing/Clearing at the end of the workshop. $10.00 pp. At Digits Wellness Spa & Salon 2247 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Suite 209, WPB.

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“Spiritual Wisdom on Dreams” Free Spiritual Café at 11:00 am on Tuesday, March 28th at the Wellington Whole Foods Market Café, 2635 State Road 7, Wellington, FL 33414. Share informal conversation about dreams and other spiritual tools. Unlock keys to understanding and meeting challenges we face in life.

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

Transformational Breath® w/Jamar. Tues 6:308:30PM Cost $40 or $35 by 3/27. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com.

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

WEDNESDAY MARCH 29 BOOK CLUB FACEBOOK LIVE EVENT with Margaret Ann Lembo. Join Margaret live as she reviews Angels and Gemstone Guardians cards. Free Event.

7:00 -7:30 PM Join us at www.facebook.com/groups/ ChakraAwakeningBookClub/ Booksigning at 7 pm. Randy Wayne White will speak and sign Mangrove Lightning 27.00. Wine and food for this event sponsored by Morgan Stanley. 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 New Moon Soul Journeys w/Paula Klempay. Wed 6:308:30PM Cost $30 or $25 by 3/28. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com.

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

THURSDAY MARCH 30 “Taking the Next Step Spiritually?” This lively Round Table discussion about spiritual principles and personal experiences is a great opportunity to introduce a newcomer to the ECK Teachings. This event will be held at 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm 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 visit www.eckankar.org.

PODCAST: CREATING SACRED SPACE: Candle Burning, Smudge & Space Clearing with Margaret Ann Lembo. Learn to use candles for prayer, meditation and manifestation. Understand which colors work for different issues. Understand smudging and why one uses specific herbs for various clearing purposes. Obtain an overview of how to clear your space using herbs, oils and vibration. This podcast is sponsored by my eBook: All About Smudging.

Free Event. 10:00 – 10:15AM Join Margaret at www.blogtalkradio.com/margaretannlembo Booksigning at 7 pm. Andrew Gross will sign The One Man 26.99 and KJ Howe will sign The Freedom Broker 26.99. 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 Angel Communication w/Deirdre Abrami. Fri 7-9PM Cost $35 or $30 by 3/29. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more information call 561-630-2280

FRIDAY MARCH 31 Private Intuitive/Psychic Readings w/Lori Chadwick.

Fri 11-4PM. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more information call 561-630-2280.

Laura Norman Reflexology - 4-Day Hand Reflexology Certification, March 31-April 3 (Fri-Mon: 9am-6pm).

Study Laura Norman’s unique Method through extensive, guided, hands-on experience! Learn powerful, nurturing relaxation and Hand Reflexology techniques, Laura’s holistic approach and the profound results clients experience through the hands. Led by Master Instructor Sande Rosen. Expand your current practice or take your first step toward a new career in complementary healthcare! Upon completion, receive a certificate of completion in Laura Norman Hand Reflexology (Florida LMT, NCBTMB, ARCB CE Contact Hours Awarded).

Location: Boynton Beach. Complete info online at www. lauranorman.com - Call us at 561-272-1220, email us at classes@lauranorman.com.

INTUITIVE PAINTING AND BREATH WORK FOR TRANSFORMATION, A MINI RETREAT! Fri, Mar 17, 2017 6-9pm Sat, Mar 18th 9:30-5:00pm

Breathe new life into your creative journey! Immerse yourself in a profoundly playful painting experience of transformation and healing. Tap into personal freedom through Intuitive Painting and release stress and tension through Divine Breath Work.

Facilitated by Elise Crohn, Creativity Coach/Art Medicine Woman and Mira Blazova, certified Breath Work facilitator and Theta healer.

www.JuicyCreatives.com, Lake Worth FL. 904-377-3500

FREE HEALING SESSION

with Cristovao Brilho WEDNESDAY, March 1st, 7:00pm

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CAREER COUNSELING

HEALTH & BODYWORK CLASSES

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

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

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

Contact Amy Shine @ 305.766.7389.

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

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

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

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

BUSINESS FOR SALE LIVE A LIFE OF PURPOSE Create your future with a lifestyle franchise. Publish your own Natural Awakenings Magazine. The Treasure Coast (Martin, St. Lucie counties) edition is for sale. This edition has been publishing for 12+ years. Natural Awakenings has 22+ years of leadership in publishing, making it the #1 healthy, green living magazine with 98 editions across the US., Puerto and the Dominican Republic.

For more information how you can purchase the Treasure Coast edition, please call Genevieve at 561-317-1868.

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CLEANING SERVICES Eco-Friendly Housecleaning: Eco friendly methods to clean your home or office from top to bottom! Because you deserve a healthy home!

LICENSED AND INSURED. Starting at $60!

CALL or TEXT APRIL, 561-460-8336.

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

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

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

LIFE COACH SERVICES

DIVORCE SERVICES

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

Divorce without lawyers Certified Family Mediator Call Mediator Rose @ 561 307-6695

MASSAGE THERAPY

EMPLOYMENT Need a New Job /Resume? Call Career Coach Rose@ 561 307-6695 Wanted House Cleaners. Must Have Reliable Transportation & Enthusiasm! FYI your Captain believes in Peace, Kindness & Gratitude. Leave a message for Verve at (561)-398-9440 or email me at – quickngreen@gmail.com

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

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

FITNESS TRAINER Fitness Trainer Specializing in Women’s Fitness Delray Beach Area Debbie 561-239-3865

HAND MADE JEWELRY Handmade jewelry for sale – genuine leather, freshwater pearl, and gemstone. Local artisan.

Please text/call at 561-708-1887.

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Licensed Massage therapist, will going to your home for $ 80 for an hour Massage. license #MA75803. Call Lilly or text at 561-350-0591.

Experienced Licensed Massage Therapist with amazing healing hands. Immaculate studio in Boynton Beach. By appt only. Visit serenitysensesmassage.com for all details. Karolina 561-299-7754 MA 79235.

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

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

PSYCHIC/INTUITIVE MEDIUM

SPACE AVAILABLE

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

Office Space for Rent Acupuncture clinic, 2 rooms available 3 days a week, well suited for acupuncture, massage,etc. Great location in Jupiter. Acudebbie@bellsouth.net

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Wanted: We are looking for a holistic practitioner.

Room for rent hourly or monthly. Beautiful wellness center in Pompano Beach 954.716.8794.

Rev. Kristina Angelgate, formally of the Changing Times store located in W.P.B., offers Psychic Medium Sessions With or Without Angel Tarot Cards by phone or in person. Also available for Private Parties &Fund Raisers. Session Rates: $25. 15 min., $50. 30 min., $100. 1 hr. All Credit Cards accepted. Appointment only! Call 561-281-8901 Monday thru Saturday or email Feelbelievecreate@gmail.com.

Space available Treatment room for massage therapist in Wellness Center Utilities included.

561-470-7961 Busy plaza Yamato Rd./E I95 Boca Raton.

Beautiful, tranquil office space for rent in a holistic healthcare setting in Boynton Beach. Healing Heart Grounds tenants include chiropractors, acupuncturists, estheticians, and much more. Flexible lease terms. 561-633-7300.

Animal sanctuary is open to having workshops, clinics, spa days, camp days all for rental by the 1/2 day or full day and sleep overs. We have many buildings with cover and a/c and tables and chairs for 100 people. Can easily fit 1000 people for yoga tai chi, bon fires, cooking demos, luncheons, lectures etc. on a weekly/ monthly basis. Beautiful surroundings with plants trees and flowers, a large

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

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

YOGA KIDS Yoga Trying to increase flexibility and strength, looking for a positive outlook at life?

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

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Deadline: 15th of the PRECEDING MONTH (e.g. Nov. 15th for Dec. Edition) Visit www.napalmbeach.com for pricing information

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ACUPUNCTURE / ORIENTAL MEDICINE

AGAPE HEALING ARTS

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

LEARNING IMPROVEMENT CENTER, LLC

Wes Beach, CBIT 301 Camino Gardens Blvd, #204 Boca Raton 561-809-4985 LearningImprovementCenter.com

Acupuncture WPB, LLC 1900 S. Olive Ave West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561-855-0580 | sarahsmithap@gmail.com www.sarahsmithap.com Board Certified in Oriental Medicine, and a Florida licensed Acupuncture Physician, Sarah Smith offers gentle acupuncture, acupressure, herbal medicine, and dietary supplement recommendations to help you heal and de-stress. Sarah helps people with pain, fertility and menopause challenges, stress, anxiety, insomnia, and chronic autoimmune and digestive conditions.

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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.

ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE

COLON HYDROTHERAPY

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

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

SARAH SMITH, AP, DIPL. OM

MICHAEL COHEN

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.

MA45714 - MM3475

PALM BEACH ACUPUNCTURE

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

BIOFEEDBACK / NEUROFEEDBACK

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.

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

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

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ERIN SCHLOYER, CT, LMT BEMER VASCULAR THERAPY ACCELERATED HEALING

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

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

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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

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COLON HYDROTHERAPY 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

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY EILEEN YOCHEVED HANDE, BS, MA, LMT (SINCE 1993) The Massage Room at Back in Balance 7035 Beracasa Way, Ste 104 Boca Raton, FL 33433 www.bodymassageandbeyond.com 561-715-6185

Alternative Pain Management and Advanced Massage Therapies *Upledger Certified CranioSacral Therapy *Deep Tissue Massage *Reiki Master, Reflexology *Electro-Therapy Point Stim Certified (ETPS). I have developed innovative approaches to Pain Relief through the integration of these Heaing Therapies for the treatment of: Car Accident Injuries, Headaches, TMJ, Stress, Sciatica, Neck and Back pain, Plantar Fasciitis, post surgical stiffness. Even Doctors have become my patients!! MA 14975; MM 10999

LISA UPLEDGER, DC, FIAMA

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

Call for appointments and information about the classes.

FITNESS TRAINING

HOLISTIC HAIR SALON

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GLISTEN ORGANIC SALON

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.

“ Where nature and beauty meet” A hidden jewel in the heart of Pineapple Grove. Come and relax in the serene, private environment while receiving the finest in organic and conventional services and products. Let years of experience and professionalism guide you to Delray’s hottest neighborhood.

561-670-3763 Forever Fitness Palm Beach Gardens, FL

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

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

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

JULI EDWARDS

Master Holistic Hairstylist and Feng Shui Consultant 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!

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.

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.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE HOLISTIC PSYCHIATRIST MADELEINE M CASTELLANOS, MD

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

To be able to look back upon one’s past life with satisfaction is to live twice. ~Lord Acton

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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.

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.

HOLISTIC VETERINARIAN

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.

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.

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

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

HEALING HEART

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

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

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INTERNAL MEDICINE AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE WEISS WELLNESS MD

Delia Weiss MD Internal Medicine And Holistic Prevention 200 Lindell Blvd., Suite 914 Delray Beach, FL 33483 561.243.8783 WeissWellnessMD.com Primary Care + Preventive Medicine. Full spectrum of care, acute and complex issues, to preventive wellness. Traditional and natural complementary approaches. Compassion practice, Professional, Experienced. Personalized health and wellness services and classes to meet your specific needs. Extended eve/wknd hrs.

Insured/Uninsured. Home and onsite visits available by appointment. Located: 200 Lindell Blvd., Suite 914, Delray Beach, FL 33483. SW corner Fed. Hwy and Lindell Blvd., West of Walgreen’s. Meditation classes, guided stress release and energy healing, for health benefit, on Tuesday evenings 7-8pm by reservation, $10 investment, 561.243.8783.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE & THERAPY

MASSAGE THERAPY STEVEN WHITE, LMT, CNMT 6971 N. Federal Hwy, #303 Boca Raton, FL 33487 561-212-9980 www.StevenWhiteLMT.com

Do you have aches and pains, want to relax and reduce stress, or increase and maintain your flexibility and range of motion? Whether you're looking for an excellent therapeutic massage or want to optimize your physical and athletic skills, you're in great hands. Steven has spent over 31 years studying and developing his craft. With over 25,000 hours of hands-on experience, you will feel the difference.

Appointment by request, no walk-ins. Mention this ad for $20 off your first visit. MA6693/MM3529

MEDITATION

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.

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.

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.

PSYCHIC DEIRDRE ABRAMI

6th Generation Psychic Intuitive, Spiritual Advisor & Teacher 561-READING (732-3464) www.DeirdreAbrami.com Deirdre offers private psychic readings, psychic development classes & spiritual coaching. She has the ability to connect with your spirit guides, angels & deceased loved ones to help you on your path.

Receive clarity about…career, relationships, health, finances, spirituality & more. For more details & appointments: www.DeirdreAbrami.com or 561-READING

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.

BEVERLY DOWDLE, LMT, LLCC

FL Lic#MA6733 Advanced Lymphatic Therapy™ The Therapeutic Alternative 301 Camino Gardens Blvd.,Ste.102 Boca Raton ~ 561-392-3340 www.TheTherapeuticAlternative.com

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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!

PSYCHIC/INTUITIVE HEALER DR. DEBORAH ARMENTI

www.amysticalage.com Empower Yourself Holistic, Healer/ Health Coach Life/ Relationship Guide Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 954-802-3477 email: amysticalage@yahoo.com *Psychic Readings *Medical Intuitive* Medium *Clairvoyant* Consultant* Medium* Astrologer* Numerologist* Reiki* Guidance that helps you with when, what and why of past experiences. Guidance in present situation; answers to why reoccurrence's may continue; guidance on how to pave the way,for a more fulfilling future; help that will guide you on your path, which will empower you to a higher level of mind, body and spirit. Expertise include: Relationships, finance, family, health, past life influences, life purpose, path fulfillment, energy healing, spiritual health. Call 954-802-3477

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RECONNECTIVE HEALING

SHAMANISM AND ENERGY HEALING

SPIRIT AND ENERGY HEALING

MARY ‘DIVINE’ DISANO

At: Digits Wellness Spa 2247 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Suite 209 West Palm Beach, FL 33409 401-263-8828 Email: divinely@divinelytouched.com Website: www.divinelytouched.com Experience the difference! After being certified in Reflexology and Reiki, Mary was led to Reconnective Healing that uses higher energy frequencies promoting healing of body, mind and spirit. Her patients report miraculous healings in ONE session (see website: www.divinelytouched.com/ testimonies). She is also author of Divinely Touched: Transform Your Life that chronicles her healing journey through the Metaphysical Worlds!

Paula Klempay 561-809-4932 www.SpiritandEnergyHealing.net

Paula has worked with individuals, families, organizations and communities to effect healing and wholeness since 1994. Paula offers healing sessions, teaches, leads healing circles, and guides ceremonies for all life stages and transitions. Her classes are experiential, facilitated with love and respect. Contact Paula or visit website to learn more about Shamanic Journeying for Guidance and Empowerment, Energy Clearing and Balancing, Soul Retrieval, Medicine for the Earth, and other specialties.

SPIRITUAL BOOKSTORE REFLEXOLOGY

THE CRYSTAL GARDEN

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!

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.

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

SPIRITUAL CENTER AND ORGANIC TEA LOUNGE MY FLORA AURA

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

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

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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.

YOGA THERAPY & MASSAGE KATIE HALEY, BS, LMT, RYT 916 SE 5th Ave Suite 6 Delray Beach, FL 33483 407 760-8214 www.cosmicflower.com

Yoga & Massage Fusion Studio is a private sanctuary designed for complete relaxation and rejuvenation. MA # 32374. Open Mon-Fri 10am-8pm by appointment only.

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