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V personality/producer Randy Jackson and film/television actor Shawn Hatosy will be making their first appearances in the Chris Evert/Raymond James Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic, scheduled for November 18-20.

The 27th annual charity event raises funds to combat drug abuse and child neglect in South Florida.

Since retiring from the professional game in 1989 as an 18-time Grand Slam champion, South Florida philanthropist Chris Evert has raised more than $22 million through her charity tennis weekend.

Evert annually enlists the help of her celebrity friends to support the fundraiser. Joining Jackson and Hatosy for the 2016 event are a group of actors who are past participants: Alan Thicke, Kevin McKidd, Timothy Olyphant, Jason Biggs and Maeve Quinlan. Singer/songwriter David Cook has also confirmed that he will attend the charity weekend.

Jackson is a musician, producer and entrepreneur best known for his 12 years (2002-2014) as an "American Idol" judge and two years as executive producer of MTV's

"America's Best Dance Crew" (2008-2010).

Hatosy is currently starring as Pope in the TV series "Animal Kingdom" and also had a leading role in a five-year run as Sammy Bryant in the critically-acclaimed "Southland" (2009-2013) TV series.

Thicke first achieved notoriety as Jason Seaver in "Growing Pains," and is currently hosting a second season of the POP network's "Unusually Thicke." McKidd is in his ninth season as Owen Hunt in "Grey's Anatomy" while former "Justified" star Olyphant recently appeared in This is Where I Leave You. Biggs co-starred with wife Jenny Moller in last month's release of Amateur Night while Quinlan has a starring role in the upcoming November release Liquorice.

The 2016 event will continue to feature a Tennis Pro-Am and Classic Cocktail Reception at the Boca Raton Resort & Club (Friday, Nov. 18); Pro-Celebrity Tennis sessions at the Delray Beach Tennis Center (Saturday & Sunday, Nov. 19 & 20); and the signature Charity Gala (Saturday, Nov. 19), an elegant evening of dinner and dancing that includes live and silent

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newsbriefs Hurricane Matthew Ends Turtle Surveys Early at MacArthur Beach State Park

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ince Hurricane Matthew blew through MacArthur Beach State Park two weeks ago, washing out beach access, it has been increasingly difficult for the dedicated volunteers and Rangers at MacArthur Beach State Park to survey the beach daily looking for and recording sea turtle nests. After discussion with FWC, management and park staff, there was a decision to end the sea turtle surveys for the year. However, prior to the storm it had been a very busy and productive nesting season for sea turtles at the Park. The loggerhead sea turtles laid a record 1922 nests breaking the previous record of 1675 set in 2012. Green Sea Turtles recorded 169 nests and Leatherbacks had 34 nest.

“Although we ended our daily surveys two weeks early, we are still thrilled with our overall numbers,” says Park Specialist, Art Carton. For the two weeks prior to Hurricane Matthew we did not have any nests so I do

not believe ending early will have much, if any effect on our overall numbers.” he adds.

Sea turtle nesting runs annually March through October and is a very exciting and busy time at the Park. Every morning during this time the dedicated Park Rangers and volunteers survey the beach to track and record the number of turtles that come ashore overnight. In addition to the daily surveys, MacArthur Beach is participating in a Citizen Science Program; Loggerhead Sea Turtle Nest Excavation. Over the past few months, a group of 20 citizen scientist volunteers worked alongside MacArthur Beach State Park staff to excavate loggerhead nests. Following the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) strict regulations and protocols on egg excavation, the citizen scientists hand dig into the nests until they reach the clutch. Once reached, they sort the eggs into various groups determining nest productivity and hatchling

success. All data collected from our beach and other beaches in the area is sent to FWC to compare and contrast the productivity of our beach to other beaches in the area.

John D. MacArthur Beach State Park, Palm Beach County’s only state park, is situated on a barrier island between the Atlantic Ocean and the Lake Worth Lagoon. The Park is made up of 438 acres of pristine coastal land and contains four different communities or habitats including seven species of plants and twentytwo species of animals on the endangered or threatened list. MacArthur Beach is truly an “Island in Time.”

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e are all connected in so many ways – some that are obvious and some we may not yet be conscious of. As Thanksgiving approaches, I like to think about these connections—and how thankful I am for them.

It’s said that we stand on the shoulders of others when we accomplish anything in life.

It’s true, even for those of us who consider ourselves very independent. We all benefit from the efforts of those who came before us and those who love and support us.

I am grateful for the family members who loved, nurtured and guided me through childhood and continue to do so; the teachers who taught me to be a lifelong learner; the many friends who are there for me through good times and challenges. It was one of these friends who introduced me to my life’s work, Reflexology, during my college days.

Because of her I found my path, which continues to be so rewarding—and such fun!

The people I practiced on while learning Reflexology told me how grateful they were—and I am also thankful for them because they trusted me and helped me to hone my skills. I so appreciate all the clients I’ve worked with and the Reflexology students I’ve taught, because helping them has given my life such meaning. I appreciate the other wonderful teachers and healers who are now my colleagues because the work we do together ripples out to benefit so many people.

Just knowing that makes my heart sing.

“Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” – William Arthur Ward There are also helpers working behind the scene to bring about the best in our lives.

I feel their influence through the guidance I receive intuitively – like the “meaningful coincidences” that bring the right people and resources into my life at the perfect moment, and the comfort I experience when I meditate and pray. Call the Source of this help “God,” “Creator,” “Spirit,” “The Universe”… whatever resonates for you.

There are also many messengers from that Source: “angels,” “devas,” “spirit guides,” forces working for the highest good in every person’s life, bringing about miracles, large and small.

I use a powerful technique I discovered in Thomas T. Moore’s book, A Gentle Way. In it he tells us we each have a guardian angel watching over us, ready to assist us in manifesting our desires. Simply talk to your guardian angel. Say out loud, whisper or write down:

“I request a most benevolent outcome for (whatever you desire for yourself),” then say, “Thank you.”

Only use this phrase to request outcomes for yourself, as your guardian angel is just for you. You can also ask for someone else, and ask other helper angels for assistance, e.g., the angel of health, of happiness, of prosperity, etc. Say:

“I ask for (instead of ‘I request’) a most benevolent outcome for (whatever you desire for another and/or from a helper angel),” then say, “Thank you.”

When you receive your outcome, express your appreciation to your angel(s) by

saying “Thank you” three times.

I have experienced, seen and heard about hundreds of desired outcomes that have manifested using these techniques. Apply it to yourself and others. You’ll be thrilled with the amazing results.

For this Thanksgiving, and throughout the year to come, “I ask for a most benevolent outcome for the fulfillment of each of your desires. Thank you.”

“Develop an attitude of gratitude, and give thanks for everything that happens to you, knowing that every step forward is a step toward achieving something bigger and better than your current situation.”

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newsbriefs Natural Beauty: Taking A Closer Look At Skin Care

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here are some obvious tips for great skin you may or may not have heard about, but here are some new twists on the tradition.

As we age, treating our skin well becomes just as important as how we attend to our internal health. The earlier you start maintenance routines, the more likely you will have long-term benefits from it. So, if you haven’t really thought about and the signs of aging are creeping in, today is a good day to start for the road ahead.

Here are some tried and true tips (that I use myself and with patients) for keeping a dewy soft complexion and avoiding surgery or chemical injections (number 1 is very important, so the best is for last): 2. Hydration – sometimes drinking water isn’t enough. Do you know what your electrolyte balance is like? Electrolytes help with water absorption, among other important vitalizing functions. The most sophisticated electrolyte mix that I offer in my clinic is sea plasma, which comes in sterile vials, and is foundational to cellular life.

3. Cleanse – Shea butter soap for cleansing is about all you need. Keeping

your skin clean is foundational to a healthy appearance. Again, be careful of the chemicals in skincare products. Up to 70% of what you put on your skin gets into your bloodstream.

4. Moisturize – take a look at the label on your moisturizer and make sure you know what every ingredient is. Some of your may say, that’s simple! It’s coconut oil, which is an excellent choice, but if you would like to maximize your benefits trying Skin Blessing serum maybe for you. It is a blend of organic oils that is available at my clinic. I have been using it for 15 years. It is formulated for sensitive skin.

5. Exfoliation – is your best weapon for dealing with the signs of aging. My personal favorite is the Clear+Brilliant laser treatment. It is a natural treatment, since the tool is light itself. Clear+Brilliant is a non-oblative fractional laser which means that the treatment penetrates to only the surface layers of the skin stimulating the even sloughing of the dead surface layer of skin that sinks into wrinkles while promoting collagen production, muscle release and blood flow to the surface.

6. Heal and protect – anti-oxidant mixes that are best for your unique skin presentation are a great way to protect your skin from the inside.

Your sunscreen should have natural ingredients, like Stream2Sea, that will protect your skin and the reefs.

7. Plumping – not all injections are created equal. Would you like the natural fullness and youth of your skin back? Saline, peptide, and nutrient injections can help stimulate better muscle and skin tone without chemicals for a natural look and no impediment to your beautiful expressive face.

8. Stimulate collagen production – the best is the Clear+Brilliant laser treatment since it evenly stimulates collagen production across the entire treated surface while the laser naturally tightens skin and reduces pore size.

9. Tone facial and neck muscles – a simple massage routine for your skin and jaw exercises help tone, release, and relax facial muscles. I will be posting a series techniques on my blog in the coming weeks. Tight muscles and habitual muscle movements are the underlying source of fine lines and deeper wrinkles. Acupuncture can help plump out deeper wrinkles. Fine lines are smoothed away with Clear+Brilliant laser treatments.

10. Healing acne – many times acne is a sign of an internal imbalance in your gut, but there is the fact of the bacteria present below the surface of your skin. There is a holistic way to treat acne with herbal medicine. Each case is unique so it is best to get an assessment with a qualified clinical herbalist for a tailored treatment.

The number one beauty tip is simple and easy, smile. It sounds a little corny, but in sincere practice, it yields authentic rewards. Find gratitude in your heart, feel it as a living sensation of a smile in your chest and let that energy flow up to your face. Smile for the life that you have and find joy in the simple things. For instance, if you have too many chores to do at home instead of letting it drag you down, tell yourself “I’m so fortunate to have the clothes, clean water, and machines to wash my clothes” or if your task is to make dinner “I’m blessed with so many fresh food choices, let me see how I can make meals that reflect the best.” These little morsels of gratitude will contribute to your well-being and stress reduction in ways you would not believe until you try it. It’s a little bit of magic.

Tracy L. Hackett, AP DAOM, is an acupuncture physician and doctor of acupuncture and eastern medicine in Jupiter, Florida. She provides all of the treatments mentioned in the above article.

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atural Awakenings Publishing Corporation’s family of 95 magazines bid a fond farewell to company President Larry Levine, with many joining in on a call and sending notes, prayers and good thoughts prior to his passing on September 23. Levine enthusiastically contributed his all with a host of talents focused on forwarding our collective mission of providing publishers and readers with the tools needed to help us all create a healthier, more sustainable world together.

Founder and CEO Sharon Bruckman honors her partner, saying, “Our home office and publishers are truly saddened to lose the beautifully loving, guiding light that Larry generously shared with us throughout the past 12 years. His impact on our lives and Natural Awakenings‘ success will continue to bless our readers. We will miss him dearly.”

Natural Awakenings Publishing Corporation’s home office is located in Naples, FL. Visit: NaturalAwakeningsMag.com, or call: 239-434-9392 for more information.

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newsbriefs Sleep Issues in Teens and Kids can have Serious Consequences or three sessions – and this better rest frequently translates into more success at school and a happier kid at home.

The Australian study found that sleeping problems tended to show up around age 11 and that 14 percent of children in the 13-16 year-old bracket had had at least one bout of insomnia in the past month.

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nsomnia isn’t just for adults. An estimated 17 percent of teens suffer from chronic sleeplessness, and the consequences can be dire. Fortunately, neurofeedback, such as what is done a Center for Brain in Jupiter, can help.

Insomnia causes more than sleepiness in school and an inability to concentrate. In a study published in 2014 in the journal Sleep Medicine that looked at 350 students in grades 7-12 in Australia, it was observed that sleep-deprived teens were more likely to suffer from depression, anxiety and panic than other teens. Stanford University experts warn that sleep deprivation can also lead to suicidal thoughts and actions.

Center for Brain has been treating insomnia as well as depression, anxiety and panic for over 20 years. Clients frequently express great surprise at how well they begin sleeping after just two

In addition to mood problems, sleepdeprived teens have a higher incidence of car and bicycle accidents as well as sports and occupational injuries, according to a Centers for Disease Control weekly report that surveyed 50,000 high school students. They reported that poorsleeping teens are more likely to engage in risky behaviors such as infrequent seatbelt use, riding with a drinking driver and drinking and driving.

According to many experts, nine hours is the ideal amount of sleep for the average child and teen, something that occurs less frequently as teens get older. It’s also been observed that girls have more insomnia than boys and that insomnia is much more prevalent in girls once they reach puberty.

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• Keep your child’s bedroom quiet, dark and cool.

• Insist that all electronic devices be turned off by a certain time each night.

• Minimize your child’s intake of caffeinated beverages six hours before bedtime.

• Have your child avoid exercise within three hours of bedtime • Wake your child up at the same time every morning (even on weekends and holidays) to stay in synch with the sleep rhythm.

If you’d like to know more about helping your child – or yourself - get better sleep, as well as non-medication options, contact Center for Brain for a free consultation. 561-744-7616. www.centerforbrain.com

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newsbriefs Grand Opening: Digits Wellness Spa Conference Series!

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igits Wellness Spa & Salon of West Palm Beach has just finished construction and expansion of a new conference room, and is proud to announce a new series of exciting holistic and wellness events! Events will include seminars on health and wellness such as nutrition and holistic cures for disease, meditation classes, hypnotherapy sessions of group weight loss, smoking cessation and past life regressions and discussions of near death and out-of-body experiences.

The first seminar is on Tuesday November 15, from 7:00 to 8:30pm, Proof the Spirit Dimension Exists! will be from authors Dr. Dave & Mary DiSano. They are authors of Divinely Touched: Transform Your Life (2011), a true-life story of Mary’s healing journey through the medical, New Age and Metaphysical worlds. In their presentation

they will discuss; non-traditional causes (and cures) to physical and mental illness, Mary’s true-life story of living through entity possession that caused physical and mental illness, Dr. Dave connects science, metaphysics and spirituality to explain what Mary experienced. Proof of the existence of OBE’s, reincarnation and the spirit dimension and its influence on our mental and physical health.

Mary will give demos of Reconnective Energy Healing and close with a healing meditation. Suggested donation for the seminar is $10. or a “love offering.” Mary and Dr. Dave have been feature speakers at holistic expos nationally and have appeared on TV and national radio shows. Mary DiSano has degrees in medical technology, and healing techniques of Reflexology, Reiki, and Reconnective Healing. She is a

Metaphysical practitioner, Energy Healer and motivational speaker. Her healings have been described as “miraculous!” Dave DiSano, Ph.D. is a psychologist, certified hypnotherapist and also author of Holistic Mental Health-Revised (2009) that compares alternative therapies to traditional medications for mental disorders. He conducts individual and group Hypnotherapy sessions for weight loss, smoking cessation, anxiety, depression, phobias and past life regressions.

Digits Wellness Spa & Salon is located at: 2247 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Suite 209, West Palm Beach, FL 33409. www.digitswellnessspa.com For more information on Mary & Dr. Dave: 401-323-6934 or see www.divinelytouched. com Join us Tuesday Nov. 15, 7:00 to 8:30pm Proof the Spirit Dimension Exists! Join Mary & Dr. Dave as they discuss excepts from their book Divinely Touched: Transform Your Life.

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newsbriefs Henna and Herbs: Alternatives to Hair Color

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he growing demand for "going green" is bringing back one of the ancient hair coloring alternatives: Henna for your hair! You will find hundreds of fans blogging about it and teaching how to.

But first, a quick explanation as to how henna and herbs work.

Clients must be informed so that they understand the nature of these hair herbs—the Do’s and Don’ts.

Blonde, brown, auburn, mahogany and other “shades” of henna are mixes of amla, indigo, walnut, rhubarb, and lawso- nia, combined with other plants. Henna will not lift (remove) hair color, but rather deposit pigments. It can enhance existing hair color, deepening or darkening the shade.

Once the henna’s properties have oxidized and reached the final phase, the color is permanently impregnated into the hair strands.

Shampoo, chlorine, and blow-drying will all cause some type of degradation, but henna is permanent and will not be gone until you cut it off. Repeated applica- tions of henna mixtures will develop even deeper, richer tones.

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Processing times vary from 30 minutes to 5 hours or longer depending on hair porosity, percentage and stubbornness of gray, etc.

Maintenance is the same as with conventional dyes and depends on hair regrowth. One of the major benefits of henna is the shine it imparts; it is also beneficial in detoxing the scalp.

Often found in Yemen, Pakistan, and India, henna is a plant having leaves that contain the pigment known as lawsone (red-orange).

Its molecule is too large to penetrate the hair shaft, but rather binds to the keratin in the hair, staining it.

Post-application, henna color will darken gradually over the next few days, usually 48-hour period, through a naturally-occurring oxidative process.

Cassia obovata, often called blonde or neutral henna, is not from the henna family, but rather a native tree from Egypt and Nubia. It contains chrysophanic acid which will stain the hair a yellow hue.

Additionally, cassia has antibacterial and antifungal properties so it’s good for the hair and scalp.

Another non-henna colorant, Indigofera tinctoria, partially fermented, contains natural indigo dye, and when added to henna, creates a deeper or darker hue.

Obviously, there is much to know and understand when combining plants and herbs, and because of this there are a limited number of salons today who offer henna services. Additionally, there has been concern about henna and contaminants like pesticides and lead, and the compound hennas which may include metallic salts or synthetics (to add varia- tion to color). Many hair colorists have had negative experiences either attempting to remove henna or when conventional hair colors (containing peroxide) have come in contact with the minerals added to henna, causing hair disasters and client distress.

Hair Holistic eco-friendly studio color expert, Ibana Villasenor, offers henna as one of the salon’s coloring choices. She personally customizes the henna to com- plement the client’s natural shade, creating the color desired along with extreme shine and healthy hair.

Her concoctions are made from henna, plants, spices and natural pigments. The regrowth is more natural than with conventional chemical hair colors, with the entire process friendly to the global environment and the client’s hair. The salon uses only top quality henna from a reputable supplier, with neutral pH and laboratory certified herbs which contain no PPD, chemical dye, lead, pesticide residue, contaminants or adulterants.

Note: Henna can cause severe anemia in G6PD deficient infants by penetrating the skin causing oxidative haemolysis of blood cells.

G6PD deficiency is a recessive x chromosome sex-linked inheritable trait. Consult with your healthcare provider if there is any concern in this area.

Hair Holistic Eco-Friendly Studio is located at 881 E. Palmetto Park Rd., Boca Raton. For more information and to make an apointment, call 561-372-5354, HairHolistic.com.

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newsbriefs Inception Point Institute Moves to Boca Raton

Inception Point Therapy® A new way of taking control of your life!

Problems with

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Our next workshop in Boca Raton is Jan 27-29, 2016

Come learn a simple process to reclaim the power to heal yourself and to heal others, in this innovative workshop led by Cheryl Sullivan, a certified hypnotherapist and energy healer.

Call 561-395-2727 to Register or make an appointment

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n 2010, transpersonal hypnotherapist and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) practitioner Cheryl Sullivan developed Inception Point Therapy® while residing in Asheville, North Carolina.

I n c e p t i o n Po i n t Therapy is a unique and successful new way of healing the mind, body and soul. Asheville has been widely recognized as a place of healing since the late 1700s, and there are many opportunities for personal growth and emotional development there.

Surrounded by the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains Cheryl was relaxing during a bodywork session when a miracle happened. She found herself pulled into Source Energy, and a new level of spiritual understanding emerged. During that session a new technique was given to her that healed a chronic shoulder injury. Her work with clients naturally evolved, and today she calls her technique Inception Point Therapy. She then was encouraged by Source to move the Inception Point Institute to South Florida.

An inception point is the point at which an emotion, belief, or karmic pattern is created. It is the beginning, or root cause, of a pattern. Inception points are simply experiences. The experiences themselves are not to blame for the results. It is up to the individual to consciously select the emotions and decisions at those points.

With Inception Point Therapy, a person has the opportunity to go back to those points and make different choices, which can positively affect not just the past but also the present and future.

“Inception Point Therapy is one of the most comprehensive techniques today for clearing every level of a problem,” said Cheryl Sullivan, founder of Inception Point Institute and creator of Inception Point Therapy. “Many of the people I help are in the midst of a life transition, or want to be.

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tools to safely, easily and effectively make positive changes. They learn how to take control of their own lives once again.”

Cheryl’s passion for helping others dates back to her childhood when her family owned and operated funeral homes. Born into the funeral industry, she was exposed to people’s sorrow, grief and pain, and the need for compassion. Her mother had a special ability to comfort people, based on her intuitive ability, and through genetics and by example, that talent was passed along to Cheryl. In 1975, Cheryl actively began studying spirituality through Edgar Cayce’s Association for Research and Enlightenment, in Virginia Beach. She also obtained a degree in Human Science Education, from Florida State University.

“I offer a new approach to an old problem,” said Cheryl. “Everyone knows that pain is a part of being human. However, suffering is only one response. Because we co-create our lives, we can consciously choose to live with joy and freedom. The question is how? Inception Point Therapy clears issues from the past so that any present or future decisions you make will be guided by truth and clarity. You’ll avoid making the same mistakes time and time again.”

How Does Inception Point Therapy Work?

Inception Point Therapy is based on an ever-present connection to Source. Source is whatever spiritual deity you believe in, whether it’s God, Spirit, the Divine or another.

Inception Point Therapy attunes your body to the energy of Source and shows you how to use it to resolve old emotional patterns in an entirely new way. It works on a genetic level to heal both emotional and physical problems.

Reclaim the Power to Heal Yourself Cheryl invites you to experience lifechanging Inception Point Therapy over the course of a weekend. Beginning Friday,

January 27th through January 29th, 2017, you will experience deep meditation to reconnect you to Source (your spiritual deity). You’ll learn ways to heal your emotional and physical body. And you’ll have the opportunity to enhance your intuitive abilities.

“While I am skilled at transpersonal hypnosis and past life regression, this workshop focuses on giving attendees the tools and resources they need to heal themselves moving forward,” said Cheryl.

“I have always wanted to help people make their lives more meaningful and fulfilling.

Sometimes it’s hard to go at it alone. This type of emotional healing is my life’s work.”

Cheryl is an empath. Empaths are affected by other people’s energies, and have an innate ability to intuitively feel and perceive others. Many empaths are unaware of how this actually works and have long accepted that they were too sensitive to others. Cheryl helps others harness this ability and use it as a gift and not a liability.

“In the workshop, I work with students to hone their own intuitive skills. All of us have intuitive abilities. Some connect through hearing, seeing, feeling or simply by knowing. Our interactive sessions help students discover and strengthen their abilities.”

The benefits of enhancing intuition are many. You make better, heart-based decisions more often; improve you physical, mental, emotional health; increase your effectiveness at home, work, school; and maximize your creativity.

“One of the results of the class is the ability to go into a meditative state instantly. The benefits of connecting with Source during a meditative state are endless. You get to know your true self, eliminate the root cause of problems that continually trouble you, and help you put your life on a more positive path. My workshop is an investment in time and energy that will impact your life now and far into the future.”

Cheryl’s students include: • Those with spiritually unfulfilling relationships • Those seeking their soul’s true path • Those looking to build their self-worth • Intuitives and sensitives seeking greater control and expansion of their abilities • Therapists with a holistic approach • Bodyworkers who want to explore healing in other ways • Anyone seeking to feel more powerful in manifesting their ideal lives Upcoming Weekend Workshop, January 27-29, 2017 Inception Point Institute 301 Camino Gardens Blvd., Suite 204 Boca Raton, FL 33432.

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newsbriefs Living Miraculously - Can You Really Forgive?

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ife can be quite challenging at times. Every day we witness injustices in the news and we are appalled. And how often are we personally the unwitting recipient of someone else’s wrongdoing?

It may be as serious as a deeply wounded childhood, or some horrific event. Or perhaps it is the betrayal of lover or a friend that we can’t seem to forget or forgive.

A huge block for many people is the need to forgive. Like acceptance, forgiveness does not mean condoning what was done, nor does it mean you will allow it to happen again. When you forgive, it is not about denying the other person’s responsibility or allowing the person who hurt you to “get away with it.” It is about you letting go of the pain the incident has caused.

Did you know that the Aramaic word for "forgive" means literally to "untie?"

Why is it so difficult for us to forgive? Well, here’s something you hear fairly often: we’re either living in the past or the future and rarely in the present. Living in the past and “what was” our minds relive what happened trying to make sense of it, or attempting to make it different and in doing so, we only manage to dredge up all the old, bad feelings. Beyond our tricky minds, here are some others reason we don’t forgive: • Our battle cry: It’s not fair! “If I forgive, that means what the person did is ok.” Forgiveness is not condoning it is simply

acknowledging “what is” and making the decision to no longer hold on to the negative energy that the thought of that experience brings up.

• “If I forgive, then I’ll be vulnerable to getting hurt again.” If we confuse forgiveness with condoning what was done, then the answer is yes. In life there is no guarantee that our emotional body will never get hurt and the truth is the more we sharpen our discernment and detachment skills the less likely we will find ourselves in situation where we feel hurt or victimized.

• Pride: I’m right and I’m not going to give in. Well, you know how well that works. I’m sure you’ve heard the very insightful inquiry to that statement: “Would you rather be right or at peace?

• Revenge: This is a big one and a thought that many people secretly harbor: “They should pay for what they did.” If you believe in a just universe, then you can be assured that “karma” is always watching and no deed goes unnoticed, unrewarded or unpunished. It may not be in this life, but the scales are always balanced… without our help. In fact, interfering only creates more Karma for us.

• “The person isn’t sorry for what they did.” And, they may never be!

Forgiveness is about and for us. It is about freeing us from the burden of those thoughts and memories that make US feel weighed down.

Forgiveness in Action – Steps to Take • Well, first you can stop telling "the story." You know how we just love to tell others “what THEY did to us.” It’s our way of gaining sympathy and validity for ourselves and a very subtle way to make the other person look wicked.

• What growth did you experience from the event? In every experience there is a lesson and a blessing. Now, I realize in some situations you may find it difficult to find what that might be and the brevity of this article prevents a deep dive. That said, in every situation there is something you learned or discovered about yourself that you weren’t aware of before. Flip the switch!

• Send the other person a blessing. Yes, a blessing. First of all, do you really think that a person who knowingly ( or unknowingly) does harm to another person is happy or at peace with themselves? Of course not.

Light a candle and send that person a blessing of peace and serenity and even love. I know this technique works miracles, because I have done it myself.

These are but a few ways to begin to practice forgiveness in your life.

And remember that forgiveness is for the strong, not weak hearted! It takes a lot of strength and courage to forgive another person and truly when you are able to let it go, you will become a better, stronger, happier and healthier you!

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If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough. ~Oprah Winfrey

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newsbriefs Scott Stabile Comes to South Florida

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e welcome writer and speaker, Scott Stabile, to South Florida for an afternoon of connection, hope and BIG LOVE. Fresh from workshops in London, Los Angeles, and New York City, Scott will be presenting an all day workshop BIG LOVE on Saturday, November 19th from 10-5pm at the Jamar Enlightenment Center in Palm Beach Gardens.

Scott Stabile is the author of the inspirational coffee table book, Just Love, the young adult novel, Iris, and the screenwriter of the feature film, The Oogieloves in the Big Balloon Adventure. His Facebook page has been named one of the site's most inspirational pages, and his posts have been shared by millions of people. He is also a regular contributor to the Huffington Post.

This workshop is designed to reconnect us with the transcendent power of Love - of self, of others, of our planet - so that we may feel more content and hopeful in a world that seems out of control all too often. Here

are some of the topics we'll explore: * How do your fears hold you back, and what choices can you make to live a fulfilling life, even with your fears? * How do you overcome self-criticism and habitual negative thinking? * How does vulnerability invite deeper connections into your life? * How do you stay true to yourself when you're being pulled in so many directions? * What's love got to do with it all? (hint: everything) This is an opportunity to go deep, to look at your life with some new perspective, and to connect with others who are passionate about their growth and healing. It's going to be a beautiful, transformational day.

Expect lots of laughter, maybe some tears, and a massive amount of LOVE supporting it all.

We'll be doing plenty of writing as well as participating in interpersonal exercises and voluntary group sharing, always with an intention for deeper Love as a focus. Come with a ready heart, an open mind and the

desire to expand your comfort zone. Please bring a journal or notebook, and above all, a willingness to be honest with yourself.

Scott has committed to living his life from love—no matter what—and that one commitment has changed and continues to change every single aspect of his life for the better. You can connect with him and read more of his work on his website: www.ScottStabile.com, and on his Facebook page: www.Facebook.com/ScottFrankStabile Saturday, November 19th10-5PM Cost $112 or $98 by 11/18 The Jamar Enlightenment Center, 4595 Northlake Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. 561-630-2280

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Prevention of Speech & Dental Issues ~ An Important Discussion about Tongue-Tie

by Leslie Haller, DMD

How do you know if you have a tongue tie, and why should you care?

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he humble tongue. Unless you’re getting it pierced or happen to bite it accidentally, it’s not generally on your mind. An often overlooked yet very important organ, it can cause all sorts of problems if restricted.

A restricted tongue is called a tongue-tie (ankyloglossia for those of you who must have the proper medical terminology). All of us have a thin membrane that attaches the tongue to the floor of the mouth called a frenum. However, five percent or more of us have frenums that are too tight and restrict tongue movement too much.

In infants, a tongue-tie interferes with the ability to breastfeed. The tongue is important for a correct latch.

Infants with tongue-ties often experience excess gas and reflux as well as an inability to nurse well. Mothers of tongue-tied babies report painful breastfeeding because the baby bites rather than sucks. Tongue-tied infants do the best they can to compensate but often fall off the breast or fall asleep during feedings because they have to work so hard. Mothers who don’t realize that a tongue-tie is the problem become frustrated and switch to bottle feeding which deprives both mother and baby of the many benefits of breastfeeding.

If a tongue-tie is not corrected in infancy, it can cause speech and dental problems later on as well as continued reflux.

The procedure to release a tongue-tie is called a frenectomy. I do this in my dental office using a CO2 laser.

It takes only about 10 minutes. It is safe, simple, heals faster than if the frenum was cut with scissors and requires no hospital visit or general anesthesia. I love doing it because the results are often immediate and are so amazing.

After completing an infant frenectomy, I give the baby to the mother and ask her to breastfeed. Almost always the baby latches better than ever before and the mother says it does not hurt like it did before. For children working with speech therapists, the improvement after a frenectomy is dramatic—the child, the therapist and the parents are thrilled with the results.

Some of the most interesting cases are in adults. Adults who have adapted all their lives never knowing they had a tongue-tie are astonished that they can actually lick an ice cream cone or reach food that is in their back teeth.

They often report feeling as if they had their back adjusted because of the release of tension, improved speech, end of reflux, fewer headaches and sometimes even an end to snoring.

Many people refer patients for frenectomies. Chiropractors understand

the extra tension in the neck area that results from having to constantly fight to move the tongue. Lactation consultants and speech therapists know firsthand how troubling a tongue-tie can be for their clients, and how dramatic the results of a frenectomy can be, too.

If you or your child have any of these symptoms, you might try looking under the humble tongue. The problem could be right under your nose.

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recent study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology reports that regular exercise during pregnancy can reduce the rate of Cesarean deliveries.

Conducted by Thomas Jefferson University Medical College researchers, the study followed more than 2,000 pregnant women split into two randomized groups.

Half of them exercised 35 to 90 minutes, three to four times a week, while the others did not.

Just under 18 percent of the women in the exercise group ended up having Cesarean deliveries versus 22 percent in the non-exercising group.

Exercising during pregnancy also appears to improve gestational health. The study participants that worked out regularly experienced a lower incidence of both hypertensive disorders and diabetes mellitus.

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he human brain does not function optimally in society’s noise-filled environment. The brain, like the body, needs rest to function, and that comes with silence. A recent study in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience discovered that the brain is able to integrate both internal and external information into a “conscious workspace” when resting. Constant distractions and noises can detract from the brain’s ability to process critical information.

Noise also elevates stress hormone levels within the brain. Research published earlier in Psychological Science examined the effects that the relocation of the main Munich airport, in Germany, had on children’s health and cognition. Gary W. Evans, researcher and professor of human ecology at Cornell University, notes that when exposed to constant noise, children develop a stress response that causes them to ignore it. The study’s subjects tuned out both harmful sounds and stimuli that they should be paying attention to, including speech. Silence has the opposite effect, releasing tension in brain and body.

Exposure to chronic noise can also hinder children’s cognitive development, according to a study from the World Health Organization and the European Commission Joint Research Centre; this includes language skills and reading ability.

To help counter modern noise pollution, attention restoration theory suggests that individuals placed in environments with lower levels of sensory input can recover some of the cognitive abilities they have lost.

Gut Bacteria Linked to Toddler Temperament

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hio State University researchers have discovered a correlation between bacteria in the gut and behavior in toddlers. Scientists studied the bacterial microbes in stool samples from 77 girls and boys between the ages of 18 months and 27 months, while mothers filled out a questionnaire describing their children’s level of emotional reactivity.

The study found that positive behavioral traits occurred more frequently in children with the most diverse types of gut bacteria. These included mood, curiosity, sociability and impulsivity. The correlation was particularly strong in boys.

Lisa Christian, Ph.D., a researcher with the Ohio State Institute for Behavioral Medicine research, and her co-author, Microbiologist Michael Bailey, Ph.D., plan to use the information to help uncover some mysteries related to the origin of chronic illness.

“There is substantial evidence that intestinal bacteria interact with stress hormones; the same hormones that have been implicated in chronic illnesses like obesity and asthma,” explains Christian. “A toddler’s temperament gives us a good idea of how they react to stress. This information, combined with an analysis of their gut microbiome, could ultimately help us to detect and prevent chronic health issues [from developing] earlier.”

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Researchers from the UK’s Brunel University and University of London tested 19 healthy adults that performed two physical exertion tests while listening to either music or silence. The scientists monitored brain activity using EEG and measured task performance. While listening to music, participants showed both reduced fatigue and decreased stressrelated brainwaves. They also performed their tasks more effectively than they did when music wasn’t being played.

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reast cancer survivors are often plagued by chronic fatigue that lasts long after their treatment is finished. They have few options to relieve the condition, but acupressure shows promise. A study published this summer in the Journal of the American Medical Association concluded that acupressure can significantly improve two symptoms of fatigue experienced by breast cancer survivors: sleep quality and quality of life.

The researchers tested 424 women that had completed cancer treatments at least a year prior to the study. They were divided into three groups—one self-administered relaxing acupressure and another stimulating acupressure, while the control group followed a conventional care plan. After six weeks, fatigue was reduced from 70 percent to 43 percent among those receiving acupressure, with two-thirds of the women in the acupressure groups reaching levels of fatigue considered normal.

The relaxing acupressure group showed substantial improvements in sleep quality compared with the conventional care group at week six, but the two groups reached parity at week 10. The relaxing acupressure group was the only one that showed improvements in quality of life, making it a reasonable, low-cost option for managing fatigue symptoms.

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Heavy TV Watching Linked to Poor Bone Health

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study published in the Journal for Bone and Mineral Research this summer suggests that excessive TV watching during childhood may be associated with lower bone mineral content in young adulthood.

The researchers followed 1,181 children over time and measured their weekly hours of TV watching at ages 5, 8, 10, 14, 17 and 20. The bone mineral content (BMC) of each was measured at age 20. The study found that individuals that routinely watched more than 14 hours a week had lower BMC for their whole body and in their arms than those that watched less. Higher BMC helps protect the body against osteoporosis later in life.

While all screen time should be monitored in children, TV appears to be the most harmful medium. A report published in the Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine studied 111 children between the ages of 3 and 8 and measured their TV viewing and other screen time, as well as their blood pressure levels. The study linked higher blood pressure with excessive TV viewing, but did not find the same link between the condition and computer usage.

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Turning the Tide for Turkeys

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Turkeys and Thanksgiving go together for 88 percent of Americans surveyed by the National Turkey Federation.

Each year, more than 46 million turkeys provide the entrée for gatherings, yielding leftovers for sandwiches, stew, chili, casseroles and turkey burgers. In 2011, 736 million pounds of turkey were consumed in the U.S., while a few lucky birds avoided the chopping block.

The pardoning of a White House turkey began in 1863 when President Lincoln’s son, Tad, interceded on behalf of the bird and its life was spared. Now a tradition, two dressed birds and one live turkey are delivered to the White House each year. The live bird is “pardoned” and lives out its life on a historical farm.

At the Farm Sanctuary, turkeys get sponsored or adopted instead of eaten.

“Turkeys are friendly and follow you around like puppy dogs. They’ll try to sit on your lap to be petted,” says Gene Baur, president and co-founder of the sanctuary’s New York and two California locations. “At our Celebration for the Turkeys, we feed them cranberries, pumpkin pie and squash. People visit to see them enjoy it.

Guests’ snacks are vegan.”

Hundreds of turkeys have been adopted and given a lifelong home since the program’s inception in 1986. More than 8,000 people pledged to sponsor a turkey living at the sanctuary in a recent year, proving it’s not necessary to be a president to pardon a turkey.

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The Kroger grocery chain, with nearly 2,500 U.S. stores, including subsidiaries Ralphs, Fry’s, King Soopers and Food 4 Less, has decided to go all in on the organic food market as a follow-up to the 2012 release of its Simple Truth brand of organic foods.

Kroger President Michael Ellis says, “We’re really just answering the customer’s call for more and better,” giving Whole Foods Market more competition.

Walmart has also begun to satisfy the growing health concerns of its shoppers by integrating organic options in its supermarkets. Now the challenge is for organic farming—which intentionally works to minimize agricultural impacts on the health of people and the planet—to meet the greater demand nationwide for healthier foods. Although implementation will vary depending on climate, experts advise that it begins with farms adopting healthy soil practices. It’s up to consumers to keep the momentum going.

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As of June, half of the states and the District of Columbia have legalized the use of medical marijuana for humans. People wonder if it’s also suited for pets, too, and need to investigate the parameters and consequences carefully.

“It’s not legal in any state for veterinarians to prescribe or recommend medical marijuana,” says Dr. Carol Osborne, owner of Ohio’s Chagrin Falls Veterinary Center & Pet Clinic. “Done properly, it could have applications, but it’s not standardized, dosage amounts are unknown and without U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulation, there’s no guarantee what you think you’re buying is what you get.

“Dogs that get into the stash or sneak-eat marijuana-laced food can experience wobbling when walking, trembling and potential seizures,” Osborne notes. “I haven’t heard of any cases of death, but as with any prescription drug, practice responsible ownership by keeping it out of the reach of curious children and pets.”

“THC [tetrahydrocannabinol] in marijuana produces the high,” explains Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Robert Silver, author of Medical Marijuana & Your Pet: The Definitive Guide. “Dogs are extremely sensitive to THC, much more so than any other species studied.”

Silver believes there are uses for cannabinoid oil, derived from hemp, which has very low levels of THC; pet owners in an end-of-life situation with no hope of recovery have used it to ease pain, stimulate appetite and add quality to final days.

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The German government has ruled to ban the practice of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, for shale gas in the country, but will allow test drilling in certain circumstances, reports Reuters.

The industry has lobbied to continue fracking, which involves blasting chemicals and water into underground rock formations to release trapped gas, but strong opposition has persisted throughout the nation, with a powerful green lobby warning of possible risks to drinking water. Germany follows France and Bulgaria, which have already permanently banned fracking.

The 140-year-old zoo in Buenos Aires is shutting down to give the animals a better life. Mayor Horacio Rodríguez Larreta agrees with activists that keeping wild animals in captivity and on display is degrading, so the zoo’s 2,500 animals will be moved to more suitable living environments in nature reserves around the country. Older animals and those too sick to be relocated will remain in their current home, but not displayed.

The 45-acre zoo will be transformed into an eco-park to give children a place to learn how to take care of and relate with the different species. It also will provide refuge and rehabilitation for animals rescued from illegal trafficking.

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Record carbon dioxide levels will surpass the symbolic threshold of 400 parts per million (ppm) this year and will likely never fall below it again in our lifetimes, according to a new study published recently in the journal Nature Climate Change.

The findings highlight urgent concerns about global efforts to curb climate change as outlined in the Paris agreement negotiated last December and signed in April by nearly 170 nations. Carbon concentrations have passed the 400 ppm limit before, but never permanently.

The authors state, “In the longer term, a reduction in CO2 concentration would require substantial and sustained cuts in anthropogenic [humanly influenced] emissions to near zero.” The determined safe level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is a maximum of around 350 ppm, according to climate advocates.

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Consumer and Animal Protections Update The Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act is a new federal law that restricts animal testing and requires regulators to develop technology-based alternatives. It updates the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976, which insisted non-animal tests be used whenever possible and established a precedent for developing animal-free testing, including vitro and silico (computer simulation) methods. Earlier this year, the John Hopkins University School of Medicine made strides in removing the use of animals from medical training and cosmetic testing.

Now all new chemicals will have to meet specific safety standards. Clothing, couches and cleaning products, among many other consumer goods, contain chemicals linked to cancer, Parkinson’s and other serious health problems, but are not routinely tested for safety. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will now have new authority to require testing with a legal mandate to review existing chemicals on the market.

Along with updating rules for tens of thousands of everyday chemicals, the law specifically sets safety standards for dangerous chemicals like formaldehyde, asbestos and styrene. It aims to standardize on the national level what is currently a jumble of state rules governing an $800-billion-a-year industry.

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STAY SHARP Powerful Ways to Avoid Mental Decline

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slow descent into dementia seemed inevitable for a 66-year-old man that had been misplacing his keys, missing appointments and struggling at work. He failed doctor-administered cognitive quizzes and tested positive for a gene variant linked to an exponentially higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease. A brain scan revealed scattered clusters of sticky, amyloid plaque—a hallmark of the disease. His hippocampus, or memory center, had shrunk to rank in the lowest 17 percent of men his age.

Told there wasn’t much that could be done, he sought the help of University of California, Los Angeles Alzheimer’s researcher Dale Bredesen, a neurologist and founding president of the independent Buck Institute for Research on Aging. He recommended a personalized, 36-point plan, including a high-fat/ low-carb diet, intermittent fasting, strict 32

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sleep schedule, select dietary supplements and other lifestyle changes. Within three months, family members reported marked improvements in his memory. At 10 months, brain scans revealed his hippocampus had grown 12 percent.

“Such improvements are unprecedented,” says Bredesen, who described this and nine other hopeful cases in a provocative paper published in June in the journal Aging. “These are the first examples of a reversal of cognitive decline in pre- and early Alzheimer’s patients.”

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Bredesen is among a small but growing group of researchers, physicians, caregivers and patients challenging the conventional wisdom that the road to dementia goes one way, with no cure or repair of damage done. They argue that the key to both prevention and reversal, at least in

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early stages, is to pinpoint its numerous drivers—from nutritional and hormonal deficiencies and exposure to infection to environmental toxins and harmful drugs—and attack them simultaneously.

It’s a stark departure from the classic, often unsuccessful, one-pill treatment approach. Of the 244 clinical trials for Alzheimer’s drugs between 2002 and 2012, all but one failed.

“Imagine having a roof with 36 holes in it, and your drug patched one hole. You still have 35 leaks,” says Bredesen, who believes his synergistic approach—the Bredesen Protocol—can likely make Alzheimer’s drugs work better or render them unnecessary. Skeptical colleagues point out that Bredesen’s paper described only 10 case studies, not a clinical trial. “It is intriguing, but not enough to make recommendations to physicians or patients,” says Keith Fargo, Ph.D., director of scientific programs and outreach for the Chicago-based Alzheimer’s Association. “The current consensus in the scientific community is that we do not have a way to reverse dementia.”

While agreeing that a larger study is needed, Neurologist David Perlmutter, of Naples, Florida, whose bestsellers Brain Maker and Grain Brain promote nutritional changes for supporting brain health, considers Bredesen’s study revolutionary. “To reverse Alzheimer’s in one patient is monumental, much less 10,” says Perlmutter.

They recently presented together at a conference organized by Sharp Again Naturally, a New York nonprofit that educates patients and caregivers about natural means of slowing and reversing cognitive decline.

After losing her mother to Alzheimer’s, the nonprofit’s co-founder, Jacqui Bishop, 74, stopped her own frightening decline by changing her diet and getting her thyroid hormone levels under control via supplements. Now she’s helping others do the same. She says, “We are trying to change the conversation from one of despair to one of hope.”

Mending Body and Brain

Key to Bredesen’s approach is the notion that instead of being one disease, Alzheimer’s consists of three sub-types with distinct drivers: inflammation or

Lifestyle changes can prevent and slow cognitive decline.

Some say they also reverse it. infection; harmful environmental exposures; and/or lack of neuron-nurturing hormones. To determine which one to target, he tests patients for blood-sugar, inflammation and hormone levels, heavy metals and critical nutrients such as D and B vitamins. Then he crafts a personalized plan.

He notes that the 10 years it can take to progress from subtle decline to full-blown Alzheimer’s provides a huge opportunity. “Ideally, we want people to come in when they have mild impairment or are asymptomatic,” says Bredesen, advising that tests be done for the APOE4, or “Alzheimer’s gene” in one’s 40s. “People have not wanted to know in the past because they’ve been told there is nothing they can do about it. We completely disagree.”

One way to stay cognitively sharp is to eat fewer carbs (which boost blood sugar) and eat more fat, says Perlmutter.

“There is a clear relationship between elevated levels of blood sugar and increased risk of Alzheimer’s.”

One study, published in 2013 in the New England Journal of Medicine, tracked 2,067 healthy adults for seven years and found that the higher their average glucose level, even if they weren’t diabetic, the more likely they were to develop dementia. For instance, those with a level of 115 milligrams per deciliter were 18 percent more at risk than those measuring 100 milligrams per deciliter.

A 2012 study published in Neurology followed 266 adults for four years and found that those with higher blood sugar saw certain areas of the brain shrink 6 to 10 percent more than those with lower blood sugar. Gluten can also be problematic, advises Perlmutter, when it’s inflammatory and driving brain degeneration.

In contrast, good fat, like that in avocados, fatty fish, coconut oil and walnuts, serves as a foundation for neurons and an efficient, clean-burning fuel source for the brain. This is particularly helpful in someone with early-stage Alzheimer’s, says Bredesen, because the disease can make it harder for the brain to use sugar for fuel. In some cases, both doctors

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recommend an extremely low-carb, or “ketogenic” diet (fewer than 60 grams of carbs per day). Starved of carbohydrates, the liver produces fat-like compounds called ketones, a brain-fuel source shown to stimulate growth of new neural networks.

Bredesen also recommends 12 hours of fasting each night, with zero food intake within three hours of going to sleep. Fasting promotes a process called autophagy, by which the brain essentially cleans itself of damaged cellular material.

Eight hours of sleep is also vital. According to University of Rochester research, the space between brain cells opens up during sleep, allowing cleansing channels of fluid to flow more freely. “If you were operating your house 24/7 with no time to rest or clean, it would be disastrous,” says Bredesen. “The same is true of your brain.”

Also, they say, keep teeth clean because bacterial infections, including those in the gums, have been shown to hasten formation of neuron-killing plaque. Also critically examine the prescription drugs being ingested. A recent study of 74,000 people published in JAMA Neurology found that regular use of heartburn drugs like Prilosec and Nexium increased dementia risk by 42 to 52 percent. Meanwhile, anticholinergic drugs like Benadryl and statin drugs prescribed to manage cholesterol have also been linked to increased dementia. “We see ‘statin brain’ all the time,” observes Perlmutter, who says once patients go off the drugs, they tend to get better.

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ning to close his business after 11 years of mental decline is now expanding it.

A 49-year-old woman that scored poorly on neuropsychological tests showed no signs of cognitive decline when she was tested again nine months later. In all, more than 100 people have participated in the program. “We have people that are fourand-a-half years out and doing very well,” he says, noting that such strategies aren’t likely to work for someone with advanced Alzheimer’s.

In some cases, the results may be more subtle, but for those caring for a sick loved one, any positive progress means a lot. Paul Tramontozzi knows.

After his father, then 75, was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia, the New York City financial advisor attended a Sharp Again Naturally meeting seeking advice.

“I was skeptical, but when the answer you get from everyone else is, ‘There’s nothing you can do,’ you become more willing to listen.” He took his father off his cholesterol medication, fed him spoonfuls of coconut oil daily and put him on a specific supplement regimen. His balance improved and he could participate in family outings again. “If you had told me a few years ago we’d be able to take Dad to a restaurant for his 80th birthday, I would have said, ‘No way.’ But we did.”

Tramontozzi says his father isn’t cured, but the advice he obtained facilitated more time together and insights on how to avoid a similar fate. “These are all things a healthy 37-year-old should be doing right now anyway. I just wish we’d found out earlier.”

Get-Smart Supplements Curcumin: This potent constituent in turmeric (the yellow spice that gives curry its flavor) has been shown to combat many of the problems that contribute to brain degeneration, including inflammation, free radical damage and high blood sugar. It also boosts growth of new brain cells.

Take 500 milligrams (mg) twice daily or eat a diet rich in curry.

DHA (docosahexaenoic acid): This omega-3 fatty acid serves as a key building block for brain cell membranes. Take 1,000 mg daily (derived from fish oil or algae) or eat lots of fatty fish.

Coconut oil: It’s rich in medium-chain triglycerides, an efficient, clean-burning fuel source for the brain. Take one or two teaspoons daily.

Probiotics: These help fortify the intestinal lining, reducing the gut permeability and inflammation that can impact cognitive health. They also support production of key neurotransmitters and the brain-derived neurotrophic factor brain growth hormone. Look for supplements or foods containing Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus brevis, Bifidobacterium lactis and Bifidobacterium longum.

B vitamins: High levels of the amino acid homocysteine have long been linked to increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease; have levels checked and if they’re elevated, B6 and B12 can reduce them.

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ntegrative medical doctor Kelly Brogan, MD, a women’s health psychiatrist and author of A Mind of Your Own, has turned the world of neuropsychiatry on its head by revealing that depression can be reversed without a single prescription drug. She asserts that depression is not caused by imbalanced brain chemistry, but by lifestyle choices that unbalance the entire human physiology. That’s why conventional antidepressants generally don’t work. She instead prescribes eliminating foods that trigger inflammation in order to rebalance all body systems.

According to the National Institute for Mental Health, depression annually affects 15.7 million adult Americans, or about 8.3 percent of the population.

What’s your stand on the illness model of medicine and how you arrived there?

My training as a conventional doctor was predicated on a disease care model that offers patients only one solution—a prescription. We have never had a shot at true wellness, having handed over our health to corporations loyal to their shareholders, rather than to us.

Conventional medicine is based on the notion that we are born broken and need chemicals to feel better; the body is a machine that needs recalibration; and doctors always know what they are doing. After investing thousands of hours 36

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researching what would aid my own journey back from health challenges, I saw how we have been duped.

Health is our natural state, and we can restore it by natural means. The way to prevent and reverse illness is to communicate with the body in a language it understands. It’s so simple, yet society considers it an act of rebellion to consider this kind of lifestyle.

Which science supports your conclusion that antidepressant drugs don’t work for most patients?

Taking an antidepressant for depression is like taking a Tylenol for a shard of glass in your foot. Wouldn’t you rather just remove it? Antidepressants don’t work the way we think they do and come with risks, including impulsive violence and debilitating withdrawal. They also can distract from an opportunity to identify the real cause of symptoms, one that is entirely reversible, in my experience.

Selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors are commonly prescribed to treat depression by boosting serotonin levels.

There are many studies debunking their use and effectiveness. The 2012 Ottawa Hospital Research Institute study led by Paul Albert, Ph.D., concluded, “Direct serotonin-enhancing effects of antidepressants disturb energy homeostasis and could worsen symptoms.”

As far back as 1998, Irving Kirsch,

Ph.D., an expert on the placebo effect at Harvard Medical School, published a meta-analysis of the treatment of 3,000 patients, finding that drugs improved depression in only 27 percent of the cases.

What’s the link between women, high blood sugar, diabetes, obesity and depression?

When I meet a patient that complains about irritability, anxiety, foggy thinking, fatigue and insomnia, I visually plot her day-to-day symptoms on a mental graph.

I find that the sugar rollercoaster accounts for the vast majority of diabetes, obesity, depression and other symptoms troubling my patients, especially women.

Sugar disturbs mental health in at least three ways: It starves the brain by causing blood sugar highs and lows that can eventually cause insulin resistance, diabetes and even Alzheimer’s disease; promotes inflammation, which is closely linked to depression; and derails hormones by raising levels of the stress hormone cortisol in the body’s effort to balance blood sugars.

Depression also has roots in thyroid imbalances, which are common in women more than 40 years old, and in food intolerances, especially to gluten, soy and corn, that can affect the brain in unpredictable ways.

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Rooted in Eastern philosophies like Buddhism, most workplace mindfulness programs have stripped the techniques to a secular form more appealing to skeptics or adherents of other religions. The key practice—simply known as “sitting” or meditation—involves focusing our attention on our thoughts, breathing, emotions or bodily sensations for a set time period, while the term mindfulness refers to the ability to be aware of the present moment, whether meditating or in a business meeting.

While Fortune 500 companies like Procter & Gamble, Aetna and General Mills have instituted formal mindfulness programs, Michael Carroll, meditation teacher, executive coach and the author of Awake at Work, says that the mindfulness revolution has been largely seeded from the ground up. It’s emerged through people exploring the practices in their personal lives, and then bringing them to work.

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offer meditation to employees, but Gallo says mindfulness enables her to be available to her staff and solve problems without getting “swept off my feet so easily by all the desires, agendas and emotions confronted at work.”

Carroll cautions that it’s not about trying to eliminate our own or others’ emotional agendas or personal biases at work; rather, individuals use mindfulness to become more conscious of and relaxed about them. “Meditation helps develop agility in viewing… to selfregulate, drop fixed mindsets, become self-aware,” explains Carroll, who has coached university presidents, CEOs and nonprofit executives in mindful leadership techniques. “You learn things from a competitor’s perspective or pick up on social cues you may miss if you instead had a fixed lens on a situation.”

Corporate Acceptance

While meditation may be on the upswing in the workplace, it was a battle to legitimize it, according to Tara Healey, program director for mindfulness-based learning at Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (HPHC). A longtime meditation practitioner, Healey started the Mind the Moment program a decade ago while serving as an organizational capacity building consultant. Surveys had shown that employees were overwhelmed and dissatisfied, but lacked the skills to rectify

their situation.

“The leadership said, ‘Great, let’s do it, but not tell anyone,’” relates Healey.

She notes that meditation, a core component of her multifaceted mindfulness course covering everything from workplace stress to mindful listening, wasn’t accepted in the workplace at that point.

Today, 30 percent of her company’s 1,050 employees have completed a six-week class introducing them to the power of mindfulness; some go on to participate in a guided monthly group meditation practice or use company meditation rooms for individual practice.

The health services company also offers the course to its member companies throughout New England. To date, more than 12,350 people in 174 companies have participated, encompassing varied fields from higher education and health to finance and technology. A survey of employees showed that initially 99 percent felt it was a good use of their time; another taken six months later found that 87 percent were still using the techniques.

HPHC informatics analyst Stephanie Oddleifson, who took the course nearly 10 years ago, says it transformed her way of thinking and behaving in the workplace and furnished a set of practices she uses every day. In times of conflict, “I was so quick to make up stories in my head and jump to conclusions

previously,” she says. “Now I’m able to pause before responding and observe my thoughts without getting caught up in them. I can diffuse tense situations with humor and not take things personally.”

Additional research substantiates the anecdotal evidence for meditation’s workplace benefits. In 2015, scientists from Canada’s University of British Columbia and Germany’s Chemnitz University of Technology compiled data from 20-plus neurology studies, finding significant correlations between meditation and areas of the brain related to capacities for self-regulation, introspection and complex thinking. A Rice University study specifically found a positive relationship between workplace mindfulness, job performance and employee retention.

While workplace mindfulness programs vary and may incorporate helpful talks, encouraging readings and group discussions, Healey and Carroll both caution that reading or talking about mindfulness or meditation is no substitute for the practice itself, which many find challenging. “You won’t taste the benefits just reading about it,” remarks Healey. “The practice will come into play come showtime.”

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New Fusions with Yoga, Dance and Boxing

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ith 11,000 studios across the U.S., “Pilates continues to grow because an increasingly wide spectrum of people are discovering how it can benefit them,” says Elizabeth Anderson, executive director of the Pilates Method Alliance, in Miami.

Pilates instructor Amanda January, who works at The Carriage Club, in Kansas City, eventually became an instructor because, “I love the challenge of it.

I had always been a dancer, and found Pilates provides the movement therapy that my dance classes lack.”

Current trends are combining Pilates not only with yoga, but also dance and even boxing. “My favorite fusion Pilates class is barre,” says Halley Willcox, a certified Pilates teacher originally from Austin, Texas, now a grad student at the University of Arizona, in Tucson. Barre classes mix classical ballet exercises with yoga and Pilates (see Tinyurl.com/

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The boxing variation, called piloxing, incorporates pugilistic moves and barefoot interval training. “No prior experience is necessary; the possibilities are endless,” comments Willcox.

Anderson believes, “The growth we’re observing is due to the fact that Pilates addresses fitness across the entire body, rather than parts. It creates a wonderful feeling of overall well-being; the exercise is done in a balanced manner on all planes and is coordinated with conscious breathing. Plus, it doesn’t cause injuries, it prevents them.”

Fosters Self-Confidence

“Through focus and breath awareness, Pilates, not unlike meditation and yoga, helps you become more aware of your body, which makes you more comfortable in your own skin,” says January.

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Social psychologist Amy Cuddy’s TED talk, “Change Your Posture, Grow Your Confidence, Follow Your Dreams,” shares the results of her Harvard University research, which demonstrates how people that assume what she calls “power postures” actually change the chemistry in their brains, boosting confidence on many levels. Pilates is recognized as a highly effective way to improve posture.

Helps Coordination and Rehabilitation Many dancers and professional athletes access the therapeutic qualities of Pilates to help them recover from injuries and enhance balance and coordination. Anderson remarks, “With a qualified teacher, Pilates can be applied as a post-rehabilitation modality once post-surgery physical therapy is completed, to further strengthen the body. Elite athletes such as professional dancers, baseball and football players, ice skaters and equestrians are also finding ways that Pilates can strengthen and assist them with their performances, well-being and injury prevention.”

One of the ways that Pilates helps is by affecting body fascia. “Muscles work together, not individually, within the fascia, and the best way to change the muscle is through resistance,” says January. “It’s why Pilates uses spring tension, resistance bands and even jumping. Pilates improves balance and coordination because all the muscles work together. The entire body is learning how to dance in unison with itself.”

Boosts Immunity “The more I committed to a regular Pilates practice, the more I noticed I wasn’t getting sick as often,” says January. “Pilates helps boost the immune system through reducing stress, a well-known contributor to disease. It’s accessible to people of all ages. You don’t have to be flexible or strong to begin, just willing.”

She offers this advice to beginners. “Check out all the local studios to see what they offer. It’s best to start out taking classes twice a week with a certified teacher for two to three months.

That’s easy to commit to. Then you can see if Pilates is right for you.”

Aimee Hughes, a freelance writer in Kansas City, MO, is a doctor of naturopathy on the faculty of the Yandara Yoga Institute.

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Festive Sips and Nibbles Vegan Holiday Treats that Everyone Loves

by Judith Fertig

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or those that like to eat plant-based meals most of the time, the holidays can present a challenge. Social occasions from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day abound, including multi-course dinners and potlucks; tree-trimming and baking parties; neighborly hospitality; nibbling on treats while wrapping gifts; and gathering to watch a holiday movie.

Because so much is happening in such a short period of time, people often revert to serving traditional foods such as Aunt Mary’s cheese ball or Grandma Daisy’s three-layer chocolate bars. These vintage recipes, however, can be laden with processed ingredients. Foods that signaled holiday cheer ages ago need a tweak or two to satisfy

today’s health-minded friends and family members. With traditional flavors of the season like aromatic spices, fresh rosemary and chocolate, plus a plant-based philosophy, family favorites can get a new twist.

Natural Awakenings asked cookbook authors, chefs and bloggers from around the country to help us celebrate wonderful holiday moments, big and small. Adding a plant-based nibble or sip not only helps party hosts stay on track, it also helps keep guests from over-indulging, so that everyone ends up enjoying themselves even more.

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Spiced Pepitas These crunchy pumpkin seeds are lemony, salty, spicy and zesty, all at the same time. A handful of these toasted tidbits whets the appetite.

Yields: 2 cups 2 cups raw pumpkin seeds 1 Tbsp grated lemon zest 1 Tbsp lemon juice 2 tsp salt 1 tsp ground cumin ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper ½ tsp ground coriander ½ tsp ancho chile powder ½ tsp cayenne pepper ¼ tsp garlic powder ¼ tsp sugar (optional) Preheat the oven to 375° F. In a medium bowl, toss together the pumpkin seeds, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, cumin, pepper, coriander, chile powder, cayenne and garlic powder.

Spread the mixture on a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes.

Remove the baking sheet from the oven and shake to redistribute the seeds, and then bake for another 3 minutes. Pull it out to shake the pan again. Then finish baking for 1 to 2 minutes or until the pumpkin seeds are crispy and golden without burning them.

Transfer to a cool baking sheet and cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

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Truffle Spiced Popcorn

2 cups filtered water

This wicked, fresh, piping-hot popcorn is kissed with a simple blend of rosemary, onion and truffle oil.

Yields: 9 cups

Cocoa ½ to ¾ cup unsweetened baking cocoa or cacao powder ¼ to ½ cup date paste 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp vanilla extract Dash Himalayan pink salt

2½ Tbsp grapeseed oil A bit less than ½ cup popcorn kernels 1 Tbsp truffle oil 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast ½ Tbsp onion granules ½ tsp fresh rosemary, minced Sea salt to taste

On medium heat, warm the oil in a large saucepan with a lid.

Remove from the stove and add all kernels in an even layer on the bottom of the pan.

Cover for 20 seconds to allow all the kernels to become coated and reach equal temperature so they all pop at once.

Place the covered pan back on the heat and shake it while it’s on the burner. The kernels will slowly begin to pop; once they start, crack the lid slightly to let out a bit of steam. Continue shaking the pan over heat until the popping stops.

Remove from the stovetop immediately and pour all popcorn into a large bowl.

Drizzle with truffle oil, nutritional yeast, onion granules, minced rosemary and sea salt. Shake and mix well before serving.

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For the pistachio milk, soak the nuts overnight in a bowl of water.

Beer-Miso-Sriracha Roasted Chickpeas

Rinse before placing them into a highspeed blender with the 2 cups of water.

Blend until the mixture is completely puréed and milky.

Any favorite beer will work.

Yields: 2 to 4 servings 1 (15½ oz) can chickpeas or garbanzo beans, drained and set aside 1 Tbsp sriracha 1 Tbsp organic miso paste (any color) 1 /3 bottle of beer Black and white sesame seeds Dried chili to taste Smoked salt for garnish to taste

Strain mixture through a nut milk bag or cheesecloth; then add the nut milk back into the blender.

Add all other ingredients and blend at a high speed until thick.

Preheat the oven to 375° F.

Note: If using a regular, slower blender, re-warm the hot chocolate on the stove top. It may not be as thick and frothy but will taste good.

Whisk wet ingredients until mixed well.

Toss mixture with chickpeas.

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Place mixture on baking pan and roast for 20 to 30 minutes, shaking and stirring periodically until mixture is evaporated and chickpeas begin to get color; beware of burning.

Garnish with sesame seeds and dried chili, maybe a little smoked salt.

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ost blessings are done quietly, in the silence of one’s own mind and heart; most often others don’t even know about it. How a blessing is done is not as important as the fact that it’s done mindfully. There is nothing magical or mystical about conferring a blessing—it’s simply confirming the presence of God, divine Spirit, at the center of that which is being blessed.

Masters, teachers, sages and saints from every spiritual tradition have used blessings as a way to consecrate, sanctify, purify and heal. Wedding ceremonies, memorial services, christenings and everything in-between have at one time or another been blessed. Anyone can offer a blessing. Ernest Holmes, author of Science of Mind, defined a blessing as constructive thought directed toward anyone or any condition. He says, “You bless a man when you recognize the divinity in him.”

When things are good, it can seem easy to neglect the practice of blessing ourselves and others. Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote: “Never lose an opportunity of seeing anything that is beautiful; for beauty is God’s handwriting—a wayside sacrament. Welcome it in every fair face, in every fair sky, in every fair flower and

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thank God for it as a cup of blessing.”

We can always bless what’s good in our lives, but blessings can become even more meaningful if we remember to bless the bad times as well, when we most need to remember the truth that good is present then and there, too.

Getting in the habit of embracing daily blessings is a good spiritual practice as we evolve and go forth and bless our world as we have been blessed. It’s a matter of remembering that the real blessing has already been bestowed; the gift of life itself. Take a moment to contemplate this and seal it in consciousness by silently affirming, “I am blessed and I am a blessing.” I Am is a name of God. In the words of Mary Baker Eddy in introducing her seminal work, Science & Health, “To those leaning on the sustaining infinite, today is big with blessings.”

Dennis Merritt Jones, D.D., of St. Petersburg Beach, FL, is the author of Your (Re)Defining Moments, The Art of Uncertainty and The Art of Being, the source of this essay. He has contributed to the human potential movement and field of spirituality for 30 years (DennisMerrittJones.com).

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ighly sensitive children need extra nurturing care so that they can learn to see their sensitivity as a strength and begin empowering themselves with tools to tap into their positive traits such as insight, creativity and empathy, while simultaneously learning how to manage their rich emotional lives.

Elaine Aron, Ph.D., a practicing psychotherapist in Mill Valley, California, who studies sensitivity using functional magnetic resonance imaging, advises, “A highly sensitive child is among the 15 to 20 percent born with a nervous system that’s highly aware and quick to react to everything.” She offers a free online questionnaire to help assess a child’s level of sensitivity at HSPerson.com/test/highlysensitive-child-test.

Highly sensitive children are incredibly responsive to their environments, from sounds and smells to the overall mood of people they encounter. Other indicators may range from a preference for quiet play to noticing details or asking many questions. With a sharpened sense of awareness, they are often gifted intellectually, creatively and emotionally, demonstrating genuine compassion early on.

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overwhelmed by crowds, noises, new situations or sudden changes. Criticism, defeat and the distress of others deeply affect them.

Parenting a highly sensitive child can be highly rewarding, but some parents find it exhausting. Special skills help in gracefully raising a healthy, happy and well-adjusted sensitive child without wearing ourselves out.

Accept, rather than seek to change them. Embracing a child as being highly sensitive is step one. No one can change them into less sensitive, more traditional kids. Accept their specialness as part of the family’s shared journey.

See it as a gift. It’s easy to get frustrated or angry with a child if they continually cry, withdraw and shy away from social situations. Instead of viewing these behaviors as flaws, see them as providing the child a special gift. Sensitivity often characterizes artists, innovators, prodigies and great thinkers.

Partner up. Sensitive children respond far better to requests for desired behaviors when acting in partnership with the adults in their life. Harsh discipline can elicit emotional meltdowns and outbursts of energy in temper tantrums, crying or yelling. Partnering with a child

includes learning to avoid their triggers and giving them ready tools to use when they feel overwhelmed, such as breathing exercises. Professional counselors can help shape the relationship.

Focus on strengths. Remembering that a highly sensitive child may be incredibly talented is essential when they are acting out. Training ourselves to see a child’s strengths first—such as their incredible creativity, perceptiveness and keen intellect—helps us accept their challenges, such as being overwhelmed, highly emotional, introverted at times, shy, picky about clothes and other preferences, or overly active.

Create calmness. It’s worth taking the time to create spaces that match a child’s sensibilities. Create a “peace corner” at home designed to deliver the serenity that highly sensitive children crave by using just the right lighting, colors, sounds and surroundings; elements might include headphones, favorite plush toys and coloring markers.

Instill inner discipline. Establishing gentle structure and clear limits with respect goes a long way. Reasonable reminders of what’s needed now and why yield better results than shouting and warnings of consequences.

Connect with peers. Like everyone else, highly sensitive children are drawn to other “birds of a feather”, and getting these kids together to nurture each other’s strengths is good. It may mean some extra effort by parents to help a child find kids that get along together and make play dates.

A highly sensitive child can be steered in a helpful emotional direction by well-adjusted, happy and healthy sensitive adults. Sensitive children need especially good role models because they are learning how to use their incredible gifts in a world that sometimes doesn’t value their inherent worth.

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by April Thompson

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ampering ourselves isn’t a luxury so much as a necessity to refresh and renew mind, body and spirit.

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Spas have been synonymous with pampering throughout the ages. “Every civilization around the world has had some kind of communal gathering place for people to practice ‘self-healing’,” says Jeremy McCarthy, group director of Spa & Wellness for the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group and author of The Psychology of Spas & Wellbeing.

From ancient Greek bathhouses to Japan’s beloved natural hot springs, spas have long served as sacred places of healing and restoration. Indeed, many treatments provided at today’s eco-spas draw inspiration from traditional uses of herbs, honey and olive oil to care for skin and hair.

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“Spas are more important to people today than ever,” says McCarthy. “In the modern age, we all need places to escape from technology, experience moments of quiet contemplation and feel the touch of another human being.” He recently launched a new Digital Detox initiative at Mandarin Oriental hotels, where guests are encouraged to surrender their phones upon arrival at the spa to curtail online distractions. In spa relaxation rooms, they can instead access mindfulness activities such as journaling, note card writing, meditation or simply enjoying the silence.

More Pampering Spots

While busy people tend to put off selfcare, there are treats to suit any schedule or budget—from getting a quick manicure or pedicure at a neighborhood eco-nail salon to visiting a yoga or wellness center.

“I build pampering into my week. If you don’t make time for you, who will?” asks Melanie Laporte, a make-up artist and freelance writer in Washington, D.C. “When your significant other or

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family members see you taking care of yourself, they’ll honor your time more.

I remember Mom taking power baths and telling us, ‘This is my time. I’ll be back in 30 minutes and then we can read together.’ We respected that.”

For a quick, healthy pick-me-up, visit an organic juice bar. Opt for businesses that feature fresh, whole ingredients rather than pre-mixed powders or sugar-laden juices; to give the immune system an extra lift, add a natural booster shot of ginger or turmeric. Most grocery stores now carry cold-pressed juices that can pack as much as six pounds of produce into a single bottle.

An honored ritual that continues to restore spent spirits is drinking a cup of tea. Whether sipped at home, as a British high tea featuring an organic Earl Grey or as part of a traditional Japanese green tea ceremony steeped in Zen, tea time allows us to slow down and savor the moment along with the aromas in our cup. Also, antioxidantrich tea is fortifying.

Salt room visits, another healthy pleasure that has spread throughout the U.S., dates back 150 years to an indigenous Polish practice. Research indicates that salt therapy, or halotherapy, can help improve conditions such as asthma and allergies and support the immune, nervous and lymphatic systems (see Tinyurl.com/SaltRoomPampering).

Universally restful salt rooms also offer a unique sensory experience.

Another highly accessible way to treat body and mind is to move in a joyful way. Consider taking up a playful new class for de-stressing and stretching such as trapeze yoga, conscious dance or any other dance. Aerial yoga, using suspended trapeze-like supports, helps lengthen the spine and strengthen muscles in ways not easily achieved on the ground. Dance delivers health and fitness bonuses in the midst of having fun.

If we’re not in the habit of pampering ourselves, it’s time to stretch our beliefs about what we deserve. We’ll find bliss is an attainable luxury.

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Make Home a Spa Zone

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etween professional spa visits, a do-it-yourself spa day at home can be a rewarding and economical treat. “You can create a full day of home spa treatments using ingredients most people have in their kitchen,” advises Lise Andersen, an expert in nature-based cosmetics from Copenhagen, Denmark, and the owner of LisaLise.com, offering custom skin and hair care products, individualized formulations and beginner-friendly DIY kits.

One of Andersen’s home skincare favorites is simple raw honey, used as a cleanser and face mask. “You can use it alone or in conjunction with an added ingredient like almond meal or ground oats. It rinses off beautifully and both softens and cleanses,” she says.

A “facial tea” made with herbs like chamomile, lavender and elder blossom is another of the Scandinavian’s at-home favorites.

Simply boil water and pour it into a bowl with a handful of herbs, drape a towel over the head, embracing the face and breathe deeply. “It smells wonderful while opening the pores and hydrating the skin,” Andersen says.

Dry brushing with a mitt made with a natural fiber like sisal or jute serves as a quick, everyday pick-me-up. It stimulates and exfoliates the body and helps boost circulation.

For beautiful cuticles, Andersen suggests a handmade scrub made from raw brown sugar or Himalayan salt combined with a carrier oil like almond or grapeseed. It exfoliates and hydrates, leaving hands feeling silky smooth.

To get the most out of a home spa day, prep materials in advance and let family members know that it requires absolute solitude. Complete the spa-like atmosphere with relaxing music and naturally scented beeswax candles.

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he holidays bring buffet feasts, ribboned gifts, stockings of goodies, ornaments and tinsel that to animals all look good enough to eat. Pets can get into trouble, especially if they’re away from home. Boarding may be the best alternative when the family travels for holidays.

Take a Tour

Brad Nierenberg blogs about dogs at PawsitivelyBradleyNierenberg.com, from Wilmington, Delaware. He relates an experience when friends watched Bitsy, his Cavalier King Charles spaniel, and she escaped out the front door. Fortunately, a neighbor found her. Afterward, he says, “I asked other dog-crazy owners which kennel they’d recommend.”

Kennels used to be an indoor cage with a dog door to a fenced run area outside. Dogs could see each other, but not play together. Well-heeled facilities offered fancy amenities, geared more to

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impress the owner than comfort the pet and were generally bereft of enriching experiences.

“Pets are living, breathing, loving creatures, and boarding facilities not yet up to speed need to catch up to how people feel about pets today,” says Charlotte Biggs, COO of the nonprofit International Boarding and Pet Service Association, near Austin, Texas. It helps its members create safe, responsible pet care facilities by including holistic, positive and green practices in their safety and training manuals.

Susan Briggs, co-founder of the independent Professional Animal Care Certification Council for the pet care industry, in Houston, advises, “Take a tour.

Kennels should be clean and organized.

You should feel comfortable with the staff.”

“Do the employees talk about your pet like you’re bringing the car in for an oil change? If it’s ignored in favor of

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Costs vary, so ask what’s included in the basic fee, such as group play, treats, administered meds, special bedding and feeding the same food as at home. The pet also should be able to have their bed, toys and favorite things with them.

Also be clear about medications, health or mobility issues and special bedding or grooming preferences. An apparent bargain can be either less than expected or more expensive once all costs are totaled.

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paperwork, maybe you should keep looking,” says Josh Brown, owner of Far North Kennel, in Anchorage, Alaska.

“You want to go where the staff bends down and lets your pet come to them.

It should be obvious your dog’s going to get positive human interaction. When you walk out after touring the facility, you should feel better about boarding than when you walked in.”

“Ask if titers are accepted in lieu of current vaccinations, and don’t feel pressured to over-vaccinate,” advises Briggs, who explains that titers assess levels of immunity from previous vaccinations. She also suggests asking about the facility’s emergency plan, including evacuation.

The more information everyone has, the better the pet’s stay will be. Socialized dogs or cats should be able to enjoy group playtime or a communal catio (enclosed indoor/outdoor space for felines); others would rather watch from afar. Stays should be individualized, not uniform.

Facility owners suggest first booking a day visit and then an overnight as a test.

Before booking, also ask about unseen factors. Josh Parker, co-founder of K-9 Resorts Daycare and Luxury Hotels, in Fanwood and other New Jersey locations, recommends that boarding clients look for features such as eco-friendly cleaning products; air purifiers and ven-

tilation systems to prevent spreading of germs; a floor plan that reduces stress by limiting views of other animals; lighting that dims at night for restful sleep; a good ratio of staff to pets that allows employees to spend time with nervous boarders, spot any signs of illness or distress early on and intervene if quarrels arise; and availability of an on-call veterinarian with access to the family vet or nearest emergency facility. Leave a medical directive explaining what should be done if an owner can’t be reached.

Flooring at better resorts is antibacterial. Outdoors, artificial grass made of recycled products is soft on paws, drains better than grass and is easier to clean. It’s eco-friendly because it requires no watering, mowing or pesticides.

Stay in Touch

“Some facilities like ours offer webcam options so you can ‘visit’ with your dog while you’re traveling,” says Brown.

Texting kennel updates and selfies of an employee with a pet can also ease any worries.

“I just want my pet in a place where she is safe, secure, well cared for and loved,” says Nierenberg. Though apart, pets and their people can all enjoy a fresh adventure.

Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter @mindspring.com.

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ilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) is a short, perennial shrub that grows in the northern USA, Europe and Asia. Its fruit, the bilberry, is a dark blue berry. Although the leaves do have some pharmacological properties, the bilberries themselves are what are used and studied. Bilberries have been eaten as food and used as medicine for centuries.

There are several chemicals extracted from bilberries, but the two main biochemicals in bilberries are: flavonoids and anthocyanoides. Bilberries have astringent, tonic, antioxidant, and antiseptic properties. I will list and discuss some of its uses.

Night vision: this aspect of bilberry has probably been studied

the most, with probably several hundred research papers written on it. The results are mixed, however, with some researchers concluding that it was no better than placebo, while others showed significant improvements. On a positive note, anyways, bilberry seems to improve night vision, night visual acuity, quicker adjustment to darkness and faster restoration of visual acuity after exposure to glare. Bilberry anthocyanoides seem to have an affinity for the pigmented epithelium of the retina, which may explain why people with pigmentary retinitis had good results with it.

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Antineoplastic effects: bilberry biochemicals exhibit poten-

tial anti-cancer properties in vitro (in the lab, not yet seen in people).

Antioxidant effects: it is a potent antioxidant. It has been used to treat scurvy.

Wound healing: bilberry relaxes smooth muscle (inside blood

Dosage: bilberry extracts are mostly found in tablets or

Diabetes mellitus: this has a long history as a folk remedy

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vessels), inhibits histamine-induced capillary hyperpermeability (blood vessels don’t leak), protects capillary fragility, and has antiplatelet activity (decreasing blood clots). It has been found to help in problems with: capillary fragility, bruises or purpuras, venous insuffiency, and varicose veins. for diabetes. It reduces hyperglycemia in normal and diabetic people. It has improved the vision of people with diabetic retinopathy.

Dysmenorrhea: women taking 320 mg/day of bilberry an-

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• Anthocyanosides: 20-40 mg three times /day • Vaccinium myrtillus (25% extract):

80-160 mg three times /day • Fresh berries: 55-115 g three times /day.

Inflammatory joint disease: bilberry has been shown to help people with rheumatoid arthritis and gout.

Astringent: bilberry has been used for centuries to treat diarrhea and dysentery.

Contraindications: Bilberry is contraindicated during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Adverse effects: irritation of the skin, gastrointestinal, and nervous systems.

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Soul Healing Group West Palm Beach. Join Marsha Valutis for weekly soul healing practice to learn easy, powerful and effective techniques to heal and transform your life. Receive Divine Soul Healing Blessings for your requests. Feel better!

7:30 – 9:30 pm, $10 - $20 Love Offering, every Tuesday evening at Joanne Francis Medical Esthetics, 911 Village Blvd, Ste 807. Call 321-749-1084.

Free healing session with Cristovao Brilho 7pm HOLIDAY INN AIRPORT - West Palm Beach 1301 Belvedere Road, 33405. Call 786-295-8665 must arrive by 7pm.

Soul Healing Group Delray Beach. Join Pamela Carmo for this weekly practice to learn beautiful, powerful and effective techniques to heal and transform your life. Receive Divine Soul Healing Blessings for your requests. Feel better! 7:30 – 9:30 pm, $10 - $20 Love Offering, every Tuesday evening in Delray Beach, FL. Please call for location: 561-331-1385 Wild Feminine Study and Practice Group 6-7:30 pm. Learn to go deeper into the beauty of your body and to celebrate your feminine radiance! It's time to Re-discover your own powerful resources within. You will learn how to recognize the potential of your pelvic bowl that taps directly into the universal energies, from which all of life is made. By exploring this place where the universal energy meets the female body, we come home to the mystery within us and engage with that mystery to give life to the body, and body to the life. With the Wild Feminine book as our outline, you’ll be guided through every step, chapter, mediation, and exercise by, Dr. Bella Lauren.

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. 6:30 - 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.

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Booksigning at 7 pm. Hank Phillippi Ryan will speak and sign Say No More $25.99. 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 The Spiritual Life Series 1 begins. Taught by Angela Boswell, owner of Dream Angels. Learn the basics of living a spiritual life, become attuned to your spiritual guides, learn to receive your own answers, discover tools to help you along your spiritual path. 5 week course, meets on Wednesdays at 7pm, followed by Series 2. Learn more and register at www.DreamAngelsOnline.com.

Freedom From Stress 7-8:30 p.m. Experience the ancient Raja Yoga Meditation. This wisdom from the ages enables the soul to maintain happiness and peace no matter what the challenge. FREE. Delray Beach. Contact: 561-843-2296 www.brahmakumaris.org

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 3 Come join Dr. Jon Segal D.C., the founder and president of My Bodyworx, and a nationally recognized speaker sponsored in part by Juice Buzz, as he shares how stress on the body from weight gain, food and airborne sensitivities, pesticides, toxins, spinal stress, and others can wear and tear down your body into sickness and disease. This will be an eye opening night on how your Body Worx, if you give it a chance as it was designed.

5:30pm. Please register by sending an email to Hana at hana@bodyworxfl.com or by calling at (561) 926-9494. Location Greenlands 2000 North Federal Highway, Delray Beach FL 33483, 561-921-4238 Cost: FREE The Heart of Prayer: A non-process contemplative prayer experience consisting of heart-focused presencing prayer, silent meditation, requestresponse prayer support, and Namaste connective practice. The entire experience is contained and saturated with a deep state of shared reverence, infinite love, and felt-sense gratitude. Join Rev.

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Taylor Stevens every Thursday from 11:15 am12:00 pm. Love Donation accepted.

Women’s Growth Group in Boca Raton from 7:00-9:00 pm. Energy exercises, meditation, lessons in Spiritual Law from Dan Millman, sharing and laughter in a safe community. Facilitated by Colleen Haney at Communicating Energy Wellness Institute, 370 W. Camino Gardens Blvd, Boca Raton, FL, 3rd Floor Conference Room. For details email: bocacolleen@aol.com. (Suggested donation of $20) Men's Spiritual Growth Group in Boca Raton from 7:00-9:00 pm. Energy exercises, meditation, lessons in Spiritual Law from Dan Millman, sharing and laughter in a safe community. Facilitated

by Eddy Rodriguez at Communicating Energy Wellness Institute, 370 W. Camino Gardens Blvd, Boca Raton, FL, 3rd Floor Conference Room. For details contact: Eddy at 561-506-4607. (Suggested donation of $20)

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 4 Yoga Journey in the Park with Leslie Glickman.

Every Saturday at Sanborn Square Park, Federal Hwy, Downtown Boca Raton 9-10am. Free Weekly Community Yoga Event.

Private Psychic Readings w/Countess Nadia Starella Fri 2-6PM. Cost 15 min/$30, 30 min/$50, 45 min/$75, 60 min/$100 The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more information call 561-630-2280 Introduction to Transformational Breath® w/ Jamar Fri 6:30-9PM Cost $45 or $40 by 11/3. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens.

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SATURDAY NOVEMBER 5 Akashic Records 2-Day Workshop. Learn how to access your life records. A powerful step toward personal empowerment and freedom. 9:30-5:30 at Inception Point Institute, 301 Camino Gardens Blvd., Suite 204, Boca Raton, FL 33432. Sign up or more information, Kelly Jones 919-200-8686 or www.kellysjones.net Booksigning at 5 pm. DJ Niko will speak and sign The Judgment 14.99 and Nina Romano will speak and sign In America 17.95. 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 ACUPUNCTURE HAPPY HOUR 12-2:30pm.

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Acupuncture Happy Hour provides a unique treatment. It requires no intake or diagnostic exam. The purpose it to simply help calm and rebalance the body and support its natural healing responses. 6 Points / 20 min / $20. Integrative Acupuncture, 220 Congress Park Dr. #230, Delray Beach, FL 33445. www.integrativeacupuncture.net info@ integrativeacupuncture.net tel:561-819-0530 Free Clinic - Twisted Crow...a Guide to Side Crow with Naya Rappaport. Yoga Journey Studio, 1950 Glades Road, Boca Raton in the Wyndham Hotel (fifth floor) 4-5 pm. This free workshop is open to all students. Naya will explain and break down the warm up, preparation, variation and modifications for side crow. Come with curiosity, an open mind and no expectations. www.yogajourney.com CORD CUTTING: RELEASING THE ENERGETIC TIES OF YOUR PAST with Margaret Ann Lembo. Are you ready to release old patterns?

Do you notice you keep having the same type of relationship issues over and over again? Are your “buttons” easily pushed by friends, family members or even strangers? If you are getting a yes answer to any of these questions and you are ready to release what is no longer working for you in your life, it is time to cut the cords that are binding you to the past. This workshop includes a lecture and a regression experience. Wear comfortable clothing. 2:00 - 4:00 PM, $37 prepaid, $47 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.

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 6 Community Acupuncture w/ Chip Sexton DOM 1:30pm. Community Acupuncture removes the barrier of cost from healing. You will sit in comfortable chairs in a room with others receiving acupuncture at the same time You will have an individual consult and a treatment tailored to address your specific needs Needles are placed in the hands, feet and head. Participants wear loose fitting comfortable clothing throughout the treatment. Location- Greenlands 2000 North Federal Highway, Delray Beach FL 33483 Cost: $30. Call to RSVP 561-325-8612 SUNDAY SERVICE at Unity of the Palm Beaches. Senior Minister Rev. Taylor E. Stevens’ uplifting sermons present practical spiritual teachings for a joyful, abundant and meaningful life.

Our Broadway quality soloists along with our music team will bless us with their talent. We offer a Youth Program for children and teens. Food and fellowship follow the service in our beautiful social hall. Come join us and feel the love! Gather

with like-minded people. Services are held at the beautiful Temple Israel, 1901 N Flagler Dr, West Palm Beach, FL 33407 (561) 833-6483 www. unitypalmbeach.com Service begins at 11:00 am.

Affiliated with Unity Worldwide Ministries, Silent Unity and Unity Institute & Seminary.

Center for Spiritual Living Palm Beaches, Are you looking for a community where you can be yourself? Enjoy community, be authentic and make a difference, Sundays at CSL Palm Beaches.

October’s Theme: The Power of Forgiveness. Sundays: Meditation 10:00 am, Celebration 10:30 am, Various Workshops, 12 – 2 pm. On-going classes throughout the week. Details at Www.cslpalmbeaches.org , 561-676-7997, GreenWise Community Room, Upstairs, 11231 Legacy Ave, PBG Meditation Workshop with Anna Crane. Yoga Journey Studio, 1950 Glades Road, Boca Raton in the Wyndham Hotel (5th floor) 12-1:30 pm. Investment $20. Reap the benefits of seated meditation.

We will explore mantra, breath & mindfulness meditation. Includes pranayama and yoga stretches to prepare for meditation. www.yogajourney.com The Wisdom of Warriors presented by Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed blood Cherokee; 10:00am to 4:00pm, $75. The historical term "Warrior," as applied to Native American people, is among those most misunderstood by the mainstream. This workshop will acquaint you with the qualities of warriors of old and how you can benefit from them, regardless of your occupation or station in life. You will also learn techniques that will help you negotiate life more effectively. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. Registration required: call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@ hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com Native American Hand Drumming Circle with Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed blood Cherokee; 4:30pm to 6:00pm, donation. Traditional Native American style drumming Ceremony with hand drums, rattles and singing of Lakota Prayer songs; no drumming experience required. Native American style drums and rattles are available to borrow.

A spiritual experience suitable for everyone. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. Registration required: call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com Sunday Worship Service Rev. Justin Terry, Seminary teacher for United Metaphysical Churches, senior Pastor United Metaphysical Church of the Palm Beaches and one of the youngest clairvoyant mediums in the US. Daylight Standard Time. Come and experience Justin’s inspirational message. Healing/Meditation 10:30AM. Worship Service 11AM. United Metaphysical, 528 S. Haverhill Road, WPB 561-686-0217. www.unitedmetaphysical.org

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REV. PEARL RAUBERTS 6073 Summit Blvd West Palm Beach 33415

Reiki Level I

Saturday, November 12 9:30 am to 5:00 pm Fee: $150 includes 2 detailed manuals

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2 day class Sunday, 11/20 & 12/4 1:00pm to 4:30pm each day Fee: $150 includes 2 detailed manuals

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Saturday, November 26 10:00am to 12:30pm $25

Awakening with Angels Saturday, November 26 1:30pm to 4:30pm $35

Reiki Circle

Monday, November 28 Starts at 6:30pm Donation Full details at:

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MONDAY NOVEMBER 7 FREE Laura Norman Reflexology Webinar 8:00pm-9:00pm. Talk with Laura Norman about: How to Add to Your Services • Start a New Career • Earn $75-$150 an Hour • FREE Registration online at www.lauranorman.com.

Learn about Laura Norman’s unique, holistic Method of Reflexology, 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.

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

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 8 Soul Healing Group West Palm Beach. Join Marsha Valutis for weekly soul healing practice to learn easy, powerful and effective techniques to heal and transform your life. Receive Divine Soul Healing Blessings for your requests. Feel better! 7:30 – 9:30 pm, $10 - $20 Love Offering, every Tuesday evening at Joanne Francis Medical Esthetics, 911 Village Blvd, Ste 807. Call 321-749-1084.

Soul Healing Group Delray Beach. Join Pamela Carmo for this weekly practice to learn beautiful, powerful and effective techniques to heal and transform your life. Receive Divine Soul Healing Blessings for your requests.

Feel better! 7:30 – 9:30 pm, $10 - $20 Love Offering, every Tuesday evening in Delray Beach, FL. Please call for location: 561-331-1385 Blissful Breathwork with Laura Pittman. 6pm - 8pm. $35. Experience the self-healing technique of conscious, connected breathwork. Release any blocks that may be holding you back, connect with your Higher Self, and integrate the conscious and subconscious mind. Be inspired to move into your next level of evolution. Learn more and register at www.DreamAngelsOnline.com.

Dream Angels, 128 Bridge Road, Tequesta, FL. 561-745-9355.

Stone People Medicine Readings with Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed blood Cherokee. These are private one on one readings available between 12:00pm and 4:00pm; $50 per 45 minute reading (please call to book your individual time slot, other days also available). Stone People have been used

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for millennia for receiving guidance from the Spirit world by Native Americans. If you need clarity on an issue, consider this old and profound reading technique. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. Must register ahead of time: call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com.

All Message Service – with Rev. Vicki White, Certified Medium – Billet service with personal questions answered from spirit and messages from loved ones who have passed will be brought to you. Public is welcome. $10 donation. 7PM United Metaphysical, 528 S. Haverhill Rd. WPB. 561-686-0217. www.unitedmetaphysical.org.

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 9 The Womens National Book Association monthly meeting, 6:30 pm. Private Investigator Steven K. Brown will discuss his book 5 Things Women Need to Know about the Men They Date $5.99. Free for members. $10 nonmembers.

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 De-Stressology Group in Boca Raton from 7-8:30 PM. Monthly group forming to reduce stress through a variety of tools and techniques. Come meet other men and women choosing healthier thoughts and lifestyles and tools to combat stress. Take time to relax and be refreshed with us. Facilitated

by Colleen Haney and Eddy Rodriguez at Communicating Energy Wellness Institute, 370 W. Camino Gardens Blvd, Boca Raton, FL, 3rd Floor Conference Room. For details email: bocacolleen@aol.com or call Eddy at 561-506-4607 (Suggested donation of $20) Freedom From Stress 7-8:30 p.m. Experience the ancient Raja Yoga Meditation. This wisdom from the ages enables the soul to maintain happiness and peace no matter what the challenge. FREE. Delray Beach. Contact: 561-8432296. www.brahmakumaris.org Channeling with Roger Harden as he channels Ascended Masters. You may have an opportunity to ask questions. Roger is a long-time metaphysician, healer and channel. 7PM Love Offering United Metaphysical Church, 528 S. Haverhill Road, WPB 561-686-0217. www.unitedmetaphysical.org Remove Your Blocks to Happiness w/Andrea and Lee Vallely Wed 6:308:30PM Cost $33 or $22 by 11/10. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more information call 561-630-2280

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THURSDAY NOVEMBER 10 “Spiritual Wisdom on Relationships” Free Spiritual Café at 6:30 pm 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 ww.meetup.com/ecankarinpalmbeach and on Facebook at ECKANKAR Palm Beach County. For information about ECKANKAR visit www.eckankar.org.

The Heart of Prayer: A non-process contemplative prayer experience consisting of heart-focused presencing prayer, silent meditation, request-response prayer support, and Namaste connective practice. The entire experience is contained and saturated with a deep state of shared reverence, infinite love, and felt-sense gratitude. Join Rev. Taylor Stevens every Thursday from 11:15 am-12:00 pm. Love Donation accepted.

Booksigning at 7 pm. James Grippando will speak and sign The Penny Jumper 19.99. 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 Mothers with Hope support group in Boca Raton from 7:00-9:00 pm. For mothers dealing with teen addiction. Facilitated by Colleen Haney at Communicating Energy Wellness Institute, 370 W. Camino Gardens Blvd, Boca Raton, FL, 3rd Floor Conference Room. For details email: bocacolleen@aol.com. This is a complementary service.

Transformational Breath® w/Jamar Thu 6:308:30PM Cost $40 or $35 by 11/9. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more information call 561-630-2280

ANGEL MESSENGER PRACTITIONER with Margaret Ann Lembo. Develop your intuition and learn to use your extrasensory perception to help yourself and others. Learn about the angelic realm including information about guardian angels, archangels, ascended masters, spirit guides, animal totems, elementals, fairies and deceased loved ones. Discover your natural intuitive communication style. Learn how to give accurate and healing angel readings, primarily using Doreen Virtue's Oracle Cards. Nov 11 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Nov 12 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Nov 13 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, $297 prepaid in full by Nov 1 after Nov 1st $333, includes two lunches, non-refundable, at The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www.thecrystalgarden.com. Call 561-369-2836 to attend.

Organic Wine Tasting: Join us for organic wine tasting 5;30-7:30pm Healthy Life Salon and Organic Wine Bar. 203 S.E. 1st Avenue, Boca Raton 33432. Taste four different organic wines and learn about the importance of drinking organic wine vs conventional. Socialize with like minds.

Organic, gluten-free, sugar-free hors d’ouvres will be served. Please RSVP $15 per person $25 per couple. Please call for details 561-891-7527. www.HLSalon.com

PEACEFUL WAY MEDITATION at MLK Park. Join Rev. Taylor and Unity of the Palm Beaches congregants as we gather at the Martin Luther King Memorial Park for a half hour of silent meditation from 4:00 - 4:30 pm. The park is located along North Flagler Drive, south of Currie Park. Park along the street, or at Temple Israel and walk north on Flagler. Bring a lawn chair for your comfort.

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 12 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 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.

Messages from: The Ones Who Watch Over w/ Melissa Applegate. 5:30pm. Receive answers to your personal questions regarding your love life, career, spirit guides, past lives, political, metaphysical and spiritual interests from "The Ones Who Watch Over," a group of light beings who have channeled through Melissa publicly and privately for over 25 years, delighting and enlightening audiences with their insight, wisdom and humor. At Greenlands 2000 North Federal Hwy, Delray Beach Fl 33483561-921-4238 Cost: Suggested Donation $15

Laura Norman Holistic Reflexology - Professional Reflexology Certification Program (Foot•Hand•Face•Ear) (18 days), Nov 12-13, 19-21, Dec 3-5, Jan 28-30, Feb 25-27, Mar 31-Apr 3 (All days 9am-6pm). Study Laura Norman’s unique Method through extensive, guided, hands-on experience! Learn powerful nurturing relaxation and hundreds of Foot, Hand, Ear and Face Reflexology techniques, Laura’s holistic approach, and become a Professional Reflexologist. Led by Master Instructor Sande Rosen. Take your first step toward a new career in complementary healthcare or expand your current practice! Upon completion, receive a Certificate with seal (Florida LMT, NCBTMB, AMTA, CE Contact Hours awarded). Location: Boynton Beach. Complete info online at www. lauranorman.com/classes.html • Call us at 561272-1220, email us at classes@lauranorman.com

Join Leslie Glickman at Yoga Journal LIVE! Florida. Diplomat Resort and Spa, Hollywood, FL. www.yjevents.com to register. Use code LESLIE to save on registration.

Laura Norman Holistic Reflexology - Foot Reflexology Certification Program (11 days), Nov 12-13, 19-21, Dec 3-5, Jan 28-30 (All days 9am-6pm). Study Laura Normans unique Method

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Learn powerful, nurturing relaxation and extensive Foot Reflexology techniques, complimentary healing modalities, and how to create a healing environment. Led by Master Instructor Sande Rosen. Take your first step toward a new career in complementary healthcare or expand your current practice! Upon completion, receive a receive a Certificate with seal in Laura Norman Foot Reflexology (Florida LMT, NCBTMB, AMTA, AOTA CE Contact Hours available). Continue on and complete our Professional Reflexology Certification Training (7 additional days) - Feb 25-27, Mar 31-Apr 3 - includes our Face, Ear and Hand Reflexology Certifications. Location: Boynton Beach. Complete info online at www. lauranorman.com/classes.html - Call us at 561272-1220, email us at classes@lauranorman.com.

Chinese Medicine & Seasonal Wellness Event Gardens Cosmetic Center (1st Floor) Saturday, November 19, 2016 11:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m.

We look forward to meeting you!

Join us to learn about how to stay healthy and increase longevity as we experience Florida’s seasonal changes through the traditions of Chinese Medicine. The autumn season comes with allergies, weakened immune system, skin conditions, constipation and holiday stresses. Bring your friends and family for both of you to receive a 30% Off Gift Certificate!

Raffle for a chance to win a Healthy Living gift basket and experience acupuncture demonstrations with Dr. Meng!

This is a FREE educational event.

Please R.S.V.P at (561) 656-0717 to reserve a seat

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Make a Magic Wand! 11am - 1pm. Create your own magic wand, just like Harry Potter, Mickey Mouse, and Fairy Godmothers everywhere! Carolyn Marquis presents this class, as she details the history of wands, the ingredients that make a good wand, and personal guidance in helping you create your very own wand. $25/adults, $20 children 9+.

Learn more and register at www.DreamAngelsOnline.com. Dream Angels, 128 Bridge Road, Tequesta, FL. 561-745-9355.

Yoga Journey 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.

Reiki Level 1 class with Rev. Pearl Rauberts, Reiki Master & Teacher: 9:30am to 5:00pm; $150 includes 2 detailed manuals. Reiki helps heal body, mind & emotions. Learn about Reiki healing, and how to channel the Reiki healing energy for yourself & for others. You will learn the hand positions, receive all four of the Reiki Level I Attunements & get your Level I Certification. You will give & receive Reiki in a small group with individual attention from a very highly experienced, well qualified teacher. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. You must RSVP with deposit ahead of time: call 561-333-3372, or email pearlrauberts@ hotmail.com, details at www.rauberts.com 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 info call 561-630-2280

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 13 SUNDAY SERVICE at Unity of the Palm Beaches. Senior Minister Rev. Taylor E. Stevens’ uplifting sermons present practical spiritual teachings for a joyful, abundant and meaningful life. Our Broadway quality soloists along with our music team will bless us with their talent. We offer a Youth Program for children and teens. Food and fellowship follow the service in our beautiful social hall.

Gather with like-minded people. Services are held at the beautiful Temple Israel, 1901 N Flagler Dr, West Palm Beach, FL 33407 (561) 833-6483 www. unitypalmbeach.com Service begins at 11:00 am.

Affiliated with Unity Worldwide Ministries, Silent Unity and Unity Institute & Seminary.

Canku Lute Amani presented by Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed blood Cherokee; 1:00pm to 4:00pm, $45. When we Walk the Red Road we not only expand our spiritual awareness but strengthen our connection to the Earth Mother.

Learn more about this thing the Native Americans call the "Good Red Road," and how it can benefit you. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. Registration required: call 561-333-3372

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or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com Prayer Circle, Burning Pine Cone and Canunpah Ceremony with Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed blood Cherokee; starts at 4:30pm, donation. Prayer is more powerful when people pray together in Ceremony. We will do a Burning Pine Cone Ceremony, where we will write what we want to release and then set it afire and we'll also set our intentions as to what we want to draw into our lives; we will then share the Canunpah (Pipe) in the traditional way. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415.

Please RSVP: call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com Channeling with Roger Harden as he channels Ascended Masters. You may have an opportunity to ask questions. Roger is a long-time metaphysician, healer and channel. 7PM Love Offering United Metaphysical Church, 528 S. Haverhill Road, WPB 561-686-0217. www.unitedmetaphysical.org Full Moon Meditation & GONG w/Sunny Sun 2:30-4:30PM Cost $33 or $25 by 11/12. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more information call 561-630-2280

MONDAY NOVEMBER 14 Full Moon Stone People Medicine Readings with Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed blood Cherokee.

These are private one on one readings available between 4:00pm and 7:00pm; $50 per 45 minute reading (please call to book your individual time slot, other days also available). Stone People have been used for millennia for receiving guidance from the Spirit world by Native Americans. If you need clarity on an issue, consider this old and profound reading technique. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. Must register ahead of time: call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@ hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com.

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 drum-

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ming 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 you need. 6:30 - 9:00 PM, $22 prepaid, $27 at the door, non-refundable. Maximum 25 people. The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www.thecrystalgarden.com. Call 561-369-2836 to attend.

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 15 Soul Healing Group West Palm Beach. Join Marsha Valutis for weekly soul healing practice to learn easy, powerful and effective techniques to heal and transform your life. Receive Divine Soul Healing Blessings for your requests. Feel better!

7:30 – 9:30 pm, $10 - $20 Love Offering, every Tuesday evening at Joanne Francis Medical Esthetics, 911 Village Blvd, Ste 807. Call 321-749-1084.

Soul Healing Group Delray Beach. Join Pamela Carmo for this weekly practice to learn beautiful, powerful and effective techniques to heal and transform your life. Receive Divine Soul Healing Blessings for your requests. Feel better! 7:30 – 9:30 pm, $10 - $20 Love Offering, every Tuesday evening in Delray Beach, FL. Please call for location: 561-331-1385 Proof the Spirit Dimension Exists! 7:00 to 8:30pm. Join Mary & Dr. Dave as they discuss excepts from their book Divinely Touched: Transform Your Life. 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 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. $10.00pp/ session or love offering accepted. Digits Wellness Spa & Salon 2247 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Suite 209, West Palm Beach, FL 33409 see: www.divinelytouched.com Tarot Intensive Workshop. This detailed, intensive 5 week (Wednesdays) workshop begins Nov. 15th at 7pm. For beginners, or to step up your game if you are advanced. Taught by tarot expert Mary Ellen Collins. Learn the Major and Minor Arcana, Tarot History and The Fool's Journey, basic spreads, Court Cards, and reversals, plus much more! $90 for the entire course. Learn more and register at www.DreamAngelsOnline.com.

Dream Angels, 128 Bridge Road, Tequesta, FL. 561-745-9355.

Full Moon Stone People Medicine Readings with Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed blood Cherokee.

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between 4:00pm and 7:00pm; $50 per 45 minute reading (please call to book your individual time slot, other days also available). Stone People have been used for millennia for receiving guidance from the Spirit world by Native Americans. If you need clarity on an issue, consider this old and profound reading technique. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. Must register ahead of time: call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com.

Psychic Development with Rev. Vicki White, Certified Medium.

Class is open to all levels of students. Practice messages, meditation and interpretation. One message to each attendee. 7PM $10 United Metaphysical Church, 528 S. Haverhill Rd. WPB. 561-686-0217. www.unitedmetaphysical.org.

Hypnosis for Weight Loss w/Maya Malay Tue 6:30-8:30PM Cost $25 or $20 by 11/14. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens.

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

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 16 Women Developing Intuition and Grace Group in Boca Raton from 7:00-9:00 pm. Meditation, energy exercises, exercises and practice for developing inner wisdom and intuition. Facilitated by Colleen Haney at Communicating Energy Wellness Institute, 370 W. Camino Gardens Blvd, Boca Raton, FL, 3rd Floor Conference Room. For details email: bocacolleen@aol.com. (Suggested donation of $20) Freedom From Stress 7-8:30 p.m. Experience the ancient Raja Yoga Meditation. This wisdom from the ages enables the soul to maintain happiness and peace no matter what the challenge. FREE. Delray Beach.

Contact: 561-843-2296. www.brahmakumaris.org The Divine Warrior Empowering Class w/Kristina Angelgate Wed 6:30-8:30PM Cost $25 or $20 by 11/15. The Jamar Enlightenment

How Healthy Are You—Really?

Tired?

Anxious, Nervous?

Indigestion, bloating?

Heartburn, GERD? Hot Flashes, Night Sweats?

Trouble Sleeping?

Dizzy, Lightheaded?

Constipated?

Diarrhea?

Constantly Getting Sick?

IBD or IBS?

The Heart of Prayer: A non-process contemplative prayer experience consisting of heart-focused presencing prayer, silent meditation, request-response prayer support, and Namaste connective practice. The entire experience is contained and saturated with a deep state of shared reverence, infinite love, and felt-sense gratitude. Join Rev. Taylor Stevens every Thursday from 11:15 am-12:00 pm. Love Donation accepted.

Reiki healing private sessions with Pearl Rauberts, Reiki Master, Teacher & Practitioner are available today between 2:30pm and 6:30pm; $60 for 1 hour session or $30 for 1/2 hour session. Pearl will channel Reiki healing to help each person: using her many years of experience, she will customize the session to meet each person's individual needs. Reiki helps heal body, mind, and emotions. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. Must register ahead of time (sessions available on many other times/days also): call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail. com; details at www.rauberts.com

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 18 Raw JUCE & Yoga Journey Studio team up to present Yoga on the Third Friday of the month at Raw JUCE East Federal Hwy, Boca Raton on the rooftop 6-8 pm this month featuring Heather Berg and DJ Sal Vecchio... a new twist on HAPPY HOUR... on the Roof Top. 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.

Reiki Circle - Join in as Reiki Healers channel universal healing energy. Reiki is a Japanese system of relaxation and stress relief that promotes well-being using the body’s natural healing abilities. 7PM. Love Offering. United Metaphysical Church, 528 S. Haverhill Road, WPB. 561-686-0217. www.unitedmetaphysical.org.

Private 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 Gallery Psychic Readings w/Deirdre Abrami Fri 6:30-8:30PM Cost $50 or $45 by 11/17. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter. com. To register or for more information call 561-630-2280

Nutrition for Hormone Balance & Breast Health w/ Nutrtitionist Janet Cimorelli, 1:00 pm. Topics that will be discussed are diet and supplementation, Mammograms & Thermography and Bio Identical HRT. Location- Greenlands 2000 North Federal Highway, Delray Beach FL 33483, 561-921-4238 Cost: FREE Dr. Nadia R. Malek

Chiropractic Physician Board Certified Chiropractic Internist Board Certified Clinical Nutrition

Functional and Foundational Medicine, Clinical Nutrition, Bio-Cleanse Purification and Natural Weight Loss Applied Kinesiology (AK/QA).

Dedicated To Your Health for Over 30 Years 561-357-8495 3900 Woodlake Blvd Suite 205, Lake Worth, FL 33463 Visit our website at www.drnadiamalek.com for more information.

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“Spiritual Wisdom on Relationships” Free Spiritual Café at 11:00 am on Saturday, November 19th 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.

Chinese Medicine & Seasonal Wellness Event, Meng’s Acupuncture Medical Center. 11:00 P.M. -12:30 P.M. We look forward to meeting you! Join us to learn about how to stay healthy and increase longevity as we experience Florida’s seasonal changes through the traditions of Chinese Medicine. The Autumn season comes with allergies, weakened immune system, skin conditions, constipation and holiday stresses. Bring your friends and family for both of you to receive a 30% Off

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Thanksgiving Crafts - Youth Workshop. Enjoy craft time making fun projects for Thanksgiving! Share your crafts with your family over Thanksgiving dinner! Join our group group of Youth Crafters for this Holiday project!

Ages 7+. Cost: $30, includes all supplies and instruction. Registration and prepayment required. Limited spaces available. Sign up soon. Learn more and register at www.DreamAngelsOnline.com. Dream Angels, 128 Bridge Road, Tequesta, FL. 561-745-9355.

Yoga Journey 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.

Canunpah Ohola presented by Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed blood Cherokee: 1:00pm to 3:00pm; donation. The most commonly recognized symbol of Indian Country is the pipe. What is it really used for and when?

Who is allowed to "carry" a pipe and what does that really mean? How can a pipe help a person to mature spiritually? The pipe is the focal point of many of the wisdom teachings of Native America; to understand the pipe is to understand these teachings. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415.

To RSVP call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com Native American Hand Drumming Circle with Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed blood Cherokee; 3:30pm to 5:00pm, donation. Traditional Native American style drumming Ceremony with hand drums, rattles and singing of Lakota Prayer songs; no drumming experience required. Native American style drums and rattles are available to borrow. A spiritual experience suitable for everyone. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. Registration required: call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com Psychic Saturday –11AM-4PM- Experience low-cost mini readings and the opportunity to sample variety of techniques with both experienced and developing readers. Attendees can choose among readers using methods such as clairvoyance, mediumship, tarot, handwriting analysis, healers and more. One fifteen-minute reading $20 or 3 readings for $50. United Metaphysical Church, 528 S. Haverhill Rd. WPB. 561-686-0217 www.unitedmetaphysidcal.org.

Big Love w/Scott Stabile S 10-5PM Cost $112 or $98 by 11/18. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more information call 561-630-2280 CRYSTAL INTENTION DECK LAUNCH with Margret Ann Lembo.

Come celebrate the launch of Margaret Ann Lembo’s newest deck, The Crystal Intentions Oracle. Free lectures, mini readings, snacks, cake and lots of joy and laughter! 11:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Free Event, at The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www.thecrystalgarden.com. Call 561-369-2836 to attend.

SUNDAY SERVICE at Unity of the Palm Beaches. Senior Minister Rev. Taylor E. Stevens’ uplifting sermons present practical spiritual teachings for a joyful, abundant and meaningful life. Our Broadway quality soloists along with our music team will bless us with their talent. We offer a Youth Program for children and teens. Food and fellowship follow the service in our social hall. Gather with like-minded people. Services are held at the beautiful Temple Israel, 1901 N Flagler Dr, West Palm Beach, FL 33407 (561) 8336483 www.unitypalmbeach.com Service begins at 11:00 am. Affiliated with Unity Worldwide Ministries, Silent Unity and Unity Institute & Seminary.

The Sunday Sleuths Book Club will discuss The Fixer by Joseph Finder 9.99; at 3 pm. 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 Reiki Level II certification class with Reiki Master and Teacher Rev. Pearl Rauberts. This is a 2 day class: day 1 is today & day 2 is on Sun Dec 4, 1:00pm to 4:30pm each day (you must attend both days to get your certificate); $150 includes 2 detailed manuals. Get your Level II attunement, learn 3 sacred symbols, learn how to work with them and how to send Distant Reiki. Small group with lots of individual attention from a highly experienced, very well qualified teacher. You must have your Reiki Level I certificate. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. You must RSVP with deposit ahead of time; call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com Sunday Worship Service – Rev. Justin Terry, Seminary teacher for United Metaphysical Churches , senior Pastor United Metaphysical Church of the Palm Beaches and one of the youngest clairvoyant mediums in the US. Come and experience Justin’s inspirational message. Healing/Meditation 10:30AM Worship 11AM. United Metaphysical, 528 S. Haverhill Road, WPB 561686-0217. www.unitedmetaphysical.org Intro to Astrology w/ Yolanda Abrahams Sun 1-3PM Cost $30 or $25 by 11/19. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter. com. To register or for more information call 561-630-2280

MONDAY NOVEMBER 21 Achieving Altered Sates of Consciousness – with Rev. Justin Terry, Medium.

Learn various methods for achieving altered states of consciousness for healing, psychic and mediumship development. 7PM Class is $30 for 2 week, 11/21 & 11/28. United Metaphysical Church, 528 S. Haverhill Rd. WPB Pre-register and Pre-pay by 11/20. Email to info@unitedmetaphysical.org.

561-686-0217 Office Hours We/Th/Fr 10AM-2PM Yoga for Beginner’s Series w/Jamar (6Wks) Mon 7-8:45PM Cost $115 or $99 by 11/20 or drop-in fee $20 per class. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more information call 561-630-2280

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 20 “The Gift of HU” 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. natural awakenings

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GUIDED MEDITATION: STRESS RELIEF AND DIVINE CONNECTION with Margaret Ann Lembo. Come experience a peaceful guided meditation to release stress and find inner peace.

A unique focus will be used for each meditation.

6:00 - 6:30 PM, $5.00 suggested “love offering” per event, at The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www.thecrystalgarden.com. Call 561-369-2836 to attend.

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 22 Soul Healing Group West Palm Beach. Join Marsha Valutis for weekly soul healing practice to learn easy, powerful and effective techniques to heal and transform your life. Receive Divine Soul Healing Blessings for your requests. Feel better!

7:30 – 9:30 pm, $10 - $20 Love Offering, every Tuesday evening at Joanne Francis Medical Esthetics, 911 Village Blvd, Ste 807. Call 321-749-1084.

Soul Healing Group Delray Beach. Join Pamela Carmo for this weekly practice to learn beautiful, powerful and effective techniques to heal and transform your life. Receive Divine Soul Healing Blessings for your requests. Feel better! 7:30 – 9:30 pm, $10 - $20 Love Offering, every Tuesday evening in Delray Beach, FL. Please call for location: 561-331-1385 The Tuesday Murder Club will discuss The Tenth Saint by DJ Niko 14.95; at 6:30 pm. 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 Reiki healing private sessions with Pearl Rauberts, Reiki Master, Teacher & Practitioner available today between 10:00am and 3:00pm; usual price is $30 for 1/2 hour session; today ONLY is $20 for 1/2 hour session. Pearl will channel Reiki healing to help each person: using her many years

of experience, she will customize the session to meet each person's individual needs. Reiki helps heal body, mind, and emotions. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. Must register ahead of time (sessions available on many other times/days also): call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@ hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com Transformational Breath® w/Jamar Tue 6:308:30PM Cost $40 or $35 by 11/21. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more information call 561-630-2280

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 23 SUNDAY SERVICE at Unity of the Palm Beaches. Senior Minister Rev. Taylor E. Stevens’ uplifting sermons present practical spiritual teachings for a joyful, abundant and meaningful life.

Our Broadway quality soloists along with our music team will bless us with their talent. We offer a Youth Program for children and teens. Food and fellowship follow the service in our beautiful social hall. Come join us and feel the love! Gather with like-minded people. Services are held at the beautiful Temple Israel, 1901 N Flagler Dr, West Palm Beach, FL 33407 (561) 833-6483. www. unitypalmbeach.com Service begins at 11:00 am.

Affiliated with Unity Worldwide Ministries, Silent Unity and Unity Institute & Seminary.

Gratitude Ceremony led by Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed blood Cherokee; starts at 6:30pm, donation. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. Must register ahead of time: call 561-3333372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 24 Hippocrates Thanksgiving 2016 from 12 PM – 4 PM. Join Hippocrates Health Institute for our

annual Vegan Thanksgiving Celebration! It’s an education on celebrating the vegan way! Reservations are required. To pre-pay online, visit hippocratesinst.org/thanksgiving2016. Cash and credit card accepted at the door. Cost in advance: Adults $40, Kids 5-12 $20. Cost at the door: Adults $50, Kids 5-12 $25. All proceeds benefit Hippocrates Scholarship Fund. Please call (561) 471-8876 to kindly RSVP.

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 25 Crystal Singing Bowl & Charka Meditation with Tecia Linville, 5:45pm. Tecia 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. 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. Greenlands 2000 North Federal Highway, Delray Beach, Fl 33483 561-921-4238 Cost: $15

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 26 Yoga Journey 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.

The Chakras and Self-Healing led by Pearl Rauberts, Reiki Master & Teacher: 10:00am to 12:30pm, $25. Learn about the seven major energy centers, the body, mind, emotion & spirit connection and do practical work to sense chakra energy.

Participate in a powerful self-healing exercise to direct healing 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. Please RSVP: call 561-3333372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com Awakening with Angels with Pearl Rauberts, Angel Messenger Practitioner; 1:30pm to 4:30pm, $35. Could you use some help from the Angels?

This class will teach you about Angels, about developing a relationship with them, how to communicate better with them and receive help from them, especially with regard to your spiritual awakening.

You will work with Angel cards to help you get closer to the Angels and increase your confidence in using Angel cards effectively at home. Pearl will lead a powerful guided group meditation to help you be more aware of the presence of Angels. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. To register: call 561-333-3372, or email pearlrauberts@ hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com

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SUNDAY NOVEMBER 27 Native American Talking Circle with Canunpah Ceremony with Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed blood Cherokee; starts at 1:00pm, donation. Sitting in a Circle and passing a Talking Stick gives us an opportunity to be heard. And if we want feedback, we can ask for it from the Circle. After everyone has had a chance to speak, we will share the Canunpah or Pipe. You will be instructed on the proper handling of the Pipe; when we smoke it, we know the smoke carries our prayers up to Creator.

6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. Please RSVP: call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com Medicine Wheel Ceremony with Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed blood Cherokee; starts at 3:30pm, donation. This Ceremony is open to all those who come in a respectful way. Its purpose is to help us connect to nature and the Earth and to help us spiritually, emotionally and all other ways. The Ceremony is done in a simple Medicine Wheel in a private area outside. You need not be knowledgeable about anything Native American. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415.

RSVP ahead of time: call 561-333-3372, email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com, details at www.rauberts.com

MONDAY NOVEMBER 28 Reiki Circle led by Reiki Master & Teacher Rev. Pearl Rauberts; starts at 6:30pm, donation. Experience the healing power of Reiki to help body, mind & emotions!

Open to those wishing to receive Reiki, we start with a guided meditation then each person has a short individual Reiki healing session with Pearl on a Reiki table. Please arrive promptly and you must register (limited number of places). 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. To register: call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@ hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com GUIDED MEDITATION: STRESS RELIEF AND DIVINE CONNECTION with Margaret Ann Lembo. Come experience a peaceful guided meditation to release stress and find inner peace. A unique focus will be used for each meditation.

6:00 - 6:30 PM, $5.00 suggested “love offering” per event, at The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www.thecrystalgarden.com. Call 561-369-2836 to attend.

using her many years of experience, she will customize the session to meet each person's individual needs. Reiki helps heal body, mind, and emotions. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. Must register ahead of time (sessions available on many other times/days also): call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www. rauberts.com Transformational Breath® w/Jamar Tue 6:30-8:30PM Cost $40 or $35 by 11/28. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens.

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

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 30 Channeling with Roger Harden as he channels Ascended Masters.

You may have an opportunity to ask questions. Roger is a long-time metaphysician, healer and channel.

7PM Love Offering United Metaphysical Church, 528 S. Haverhill Road, WPB 561-686-0217. www.unitedmetaphysical.org New Moon Soul Journeys w/Paula Klempay Wed 6:30-8:30PM Cost $30 or $25 by 11/29. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more information call 561-630-2280

FRIDAY DECEMBER 2 SPECIAL EVENT: A TRANSFORMATIONAL BREATH® WEEKEND – December 2nd- 4th - Reclaim Your SuperpowersTM w/Jamar Fri 6-9PM, Sat 9AM-5PM, Sun 9AM-12PM Cost $349 or $299 by 11/25 or $249 by 11/18. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens.

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

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 29 “Spiritual Wisdom on Relationships” Free Spiritual Café at 11:00 am on Tuesday, November 29th 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.

Soul Healing Group West Palm Beach. Join Marsha Valutis for weekly soul healing practice to learn easy, powerful and effective techniques to heal and transform your life. Receive Divine Soul Healing Blessings for your requests. Feel better!

7:30 – 9:30 pm, $10 - $20 Love Offering, every Tuesday evening at Joanne Francis Medical Esthetics, 911 Village Blvd, Ste 807. Call 321-749-1084.

Soul Healing Group Delray Beach. Join Pamela Carmo for this weekly practice to learn beautiful, powerful and effective techniques to heal and transform your life.

Receive Divine Soul Healing Blessings for your requests. Feel better! 7:30 – 9:30 pm, $10 - $20 Love Offering, every Tuesday evening in Delray Beach, FL. Please call for location: 561-331-1385 Reiki healing private sessions with Pearl Rauberts, Reiki Master, Teacher & Practitioner are available today between 10:00am and 3:30pm; $60 for 1 hour session or $30 for 1/2 hour session. Pearl will channel Reiki healing to help each person: natural awakenings

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ART CLASSES Fun and unique classes and workshops in transformative art making for adults! No previous art experience required. SoulCollageÂŽ, 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

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Experience a totally organic retreat for the body and senses that leaves your skin incredibly smooth and radiant while your mind is sent on a journey of complete peace and positive energy. This entire customized Facial will leave you looking and feeling younger than you have in years! (561)596-3256 barebodiesbynina.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 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.

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

SPIRITUAL CHANNEL/HEALING LoGrasso, natural clear channel and trained energy healer works with Spiritual Master Teachers & Angels bringing divine truth and healing. Clear blocks, Gain clarity, Connect with loved ones and much more. Phone Sessions: 561-846-1323 Info at: www.facebook.com/LorettaSpiritChannel

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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.

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.

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

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

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

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SARAH SMITH, AP, DIPL. OM

Acupuncture WPB, LLC 1900 S. Olive Ave West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Gardens Wellness Center 3365 Burns Road, Ste 202 Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 561-855-0580 | sarahsmithap@gmail.com www.sarahsmithap.com Board Certified in Oriental Medicine, and a FL licensed Acupuncture Physician, Sarah Smith offers gentle acupuncture, process acupressure, herbal medicine, and dietary supplement recommendations to help you heal and de-stress. Sarah helps people with pain, fertility and menopause challenges, stress, anxiety, insomnia, and chronic autoimmune and digestive conditions.

ADD/ADHD, DYSLEXIA, LEARNING DISABILITIES LEARNING IMPROVEMENT CENTER, LLC

Wes Beach, LMT, CBIT 301 Camino Gardens Blvd, #204 Boca Raton, FL 33432 561-809-4985 LearningImprovementCenter.com I work with adults and children to alleviate symptoms of learning difficulties, ADD/ADHD, and dyslexia without drugs or supplements. With my help you will increase your ability to learn, remember, focus and make better decisions. Expect improvement in four major areas: Academics, Focus, Balance, and Emotions. Drug-free therapy, using a natural method, a blend of Acupressure and Kinesiology. Finally put an end to the struggles at home, school or work. Call for a free assessment 561-809-4985. MA45714 - MM34750

ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE Sherry Berjeron M.AmSAT 40 years expertise teaching and training Now in the Boca Raton & Pompano Area 916-812-8915 sherry@movingyounger.com www.movingyounger.com

Alexander Technique has been helping students for over 150 years with *Chronic Pain *Peak Performance *Postural Coordination *Presence and *Prevention. Move and Feel Younger As You Age with this very simple but profound process. I will teach you skills and principles that you will become very proficient at, to be able to use anytime, any moment and any where in your daily life and special skills. You will learn to get to the Cause of your Chronic back and neck pain and learn how to Stop It versus Managing any Vulnerability “People do not decide their futures, they decide their habits and their habits decide their futures.”-F.M. Alexander

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

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

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Ascension Wellness 1612 NW Boca Raton Blvd, Suite 5 Boca Raton, FL 33432 ascensionwellness@yahoo.com 954-579-7156 With nearly 10 years experience specializing in gentle colonics, she is knowledgeable on the raw food lifestyle (Hippocrates), juice fasting, detoxification, and deparasiting.

Trained in Traditional Chinese Medicine, she also integrates acupressure into sessions along with massage. H-Wave can also be used in addition during a session to help move lymphatic and interstitial fluids for optimal results. Schedule your appointment today to start experiencing wellness the natural way. Packages are also available. MA#43431 MM#31912

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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, Boca’s premiere colon hydrotherapy spa, features a stateof-the-art, open system, Class II medical device model Grace. The device is a gravity system, meaning the water tank sits at the appropriate height above the table to ensure the maximum flow of purified water is safe and gentle. Grace also features a flexible, disposable nozzle and a flow controller that can adjust the stream of water to provide a gentle and relaxing experience. Lic. MM34363, MA78533

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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

Experience community connection, personal growth and the the wonder of your own creative process with SoulCollage®, Intuitive Painting, Mandala Making, Art-Journaling and many other mixed media methods.

Become enlivened by learning how to access your own true, authentic creativity. And guess what-no previous art experience is expected or required! Taking part in our expressive arts events, you can learn to: *Create as an Inner Journey that leads to self discoveries. *Create as Meditation that quiets the “monkey mind” and leads to self acceptance and peace. *Create while transforming blocks to creativity including “the inner critic”. * Create within a Community to experience your authenticity in company with others. Art is Nectar for the Soul

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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.

BARRY J. KUTTNER, M.D., PH.D., M.MSC., F.A.A.D.

Integrated Dermatology of West Palm Beach 1840 Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 102 West Palm Beach, FL 33406 Phone: 561-964-6664 www.functionalderm.com • Board Certified Dermatology, Dermatopathology, & Integrative Medicine • IFM Certified Practitioner • Metabolic Medical Institute Certified Combining a holistic approach with the latest functional medicine testing, supplements, and nutritional guidance. Adults and children. Micro-needling for facial rejuvenation and scarring.

Mystic Treasures

Books and Gifts for Body &Soul Spiritual Readings Reiki Energy Sessions Tarot Card Readings Candles/Incense Books/Music Crystals/Gemstone Jewelry Essential Oil/Sage/Resins Unique Gifts and so much more….

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FITNESS TRAINING WILLY GREEN

GENETIC WELLNESS CHIROPRACTIC AND GENETIC WELLNESS, LLC

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

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

Dr. J. Lee Rutenberg 7035 Beracasa Way, Suite 104 Boca Raton Fl, 33433 drleedrlee@msn.com 610-212-8700

"If you’ve been searching for answers to your health issues without resolution, testing your DNA should be the next step. Using your saliva test we can identify your nutritional weaknesses and create your custom nutritional protocol. Dr. Lee Rutenberg has practiced Holistic Chiropractic for over 30 years."

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

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Board Certified Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine and Family Medicine 2900 N. Military Trail, Suite 245 Boca Raton, FL 33431 561/994-2007 www.bocamed.com www.facebook.com/bocaimaginewellness * Functional and Integrative Medicine * Age Management Medicine * Healthy Lifestyle Management * Weight Loss Programs *Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy Call 561/994-2007 to attend a free seminar on Stress, Hormones & Health: The True Cause of Belly Fat.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE HOLISTIC PSYCHIATRIST MADELEINE M CASTELLANOS, MD

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.

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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.

GLISTEN ORGANIC SALON

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

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

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

IBANA VILLAS ENOR

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

HOLISTIC HEALING

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.

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

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

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

INTERNAL MEDICINE AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 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.

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

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.

NATURAL HOME EMF SOLUTIONS

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

ORTHO-BIONOMY® YINI PEREL, LMT

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

PSYCHIC DEIRDRE ABRAMI

BEVERLY DOWDLE, LMT, LLCC

6th Generation Psychic Intuitive, Spiritual Advisor & Teacher 561-READING (732-3464) www.DeirdreAbrami.com

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

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,

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For more details & appointments: www.DeirdreAbrami. com or 561-READING

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PSYCHIC/INTUITIVE HEALER

DEENA ELMORE

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

RECONNECTIVE 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!

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

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REIKI 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.

SHAMANISM AND ENERGY HEALING

SPIRIT AND ENERGY HEALING 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.

SOUND AND LIGHT HEALING HENRY LEPLER

Healing Sound Guide/ Workshop Leader/Speaker Boca Raton, Florida - 561-251-3670 www.HenryLepler.com www.HenryLepler.com/cd/ On a longtime journey exploring his passion for healing sound, with special focus on voice, Henry offers sound journeys, healing circles, workshops and inspirational talks.

For more info about Henry or to hear sample clips of his newly released CD, Creating Space: Journeys of Healing Sound, go to www.henrylepler.com/cd

SPIRITUAL BOOKSTORE THE CRYSTAL GARDEN

2610 North Federal Highway Boynton Beach, FL 561-369-2836 www.thecrystalgarden.com A unique gift store, book store and spiritual center with more than 50 events a month. Check the calendar and website for listings.

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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

SPIRITUAL MEDICINE & MASSAGE KAMAL GABRY, MD, LMT, FACE, ABIHM

Gabry Wellness Center, LLC 12773 Forest Hill Blvd #1213 Wellington, FL 33414 561-510-3222 (Call/Text) www.gabrywellnesscenter.com 66% off: Now $40/visit. Mind-body healing and soul to soul care with Dr. Gabry himself. He is a licensed physician (endocrinology and psychiatry) (ME126599) and massage therapist (MA80691). Let us heal Earth together!

SPROUTS GOT SPROUTS?

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

WELLNESS CENTER NANCY REMO GALLAWAY, LMT 4956 Le Chalet Blvd., # 13 Boynton Beach, FL 33436 561-350-6866 www.NancyRemoGallaway.com

Intuitive Mind Body Therapist, Nancy specializes in professional therapeutic massage, cupping, reflexology, energy healing, chakra healing/clearing, guided meditation-hypnosis, and spiritual counseling. # MA 61887

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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.

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.

Visit cosmicflower.com for all the details. Try our 90 min introductory special for only $99.

Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul. ~Henry Ward Beecher

YOUR HEALING PLACE JEANNE ELLIS

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

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Gentle Acupuncture Less Pain, Improved Sleep, More Energy, Lower Stress, Fertility and Wellness.

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