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28 AGING WITH PASSION AND PURPOSE

Finding Fulfillment, Creativity and Meaning by Deborah Shouse

32 RODNEY YEE ON YOGA AS A WAY OF LIFE

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Simple Strategies for Staying on Track

34 FLOATING AWAY STRESS Isolation Tanks Induce Deep Rest and Healing by Gina McGalliard

36 FABULOUS FAN FARE Healthy Tailgating Foods to Cheer For by Judith Fertig

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42 BEING BEAUTY

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44 NATUREâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CLASSROOM 48 Outdoor Learning Engages the Whole Child

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46 SOLAR HEATS UP

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48 FLUORIDE ALERT Excess in Food and Tap Water Harms Pets by Karen Becker

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newsbriefs 200 HR Yoga Alliance Teacher Training

n the YWC Teacher Training, you will learn the proper alignment skills, sequencing, methodology, and techniques for teaching basic through advanced Asana. We will dive into Anatomy, Physiology and Pranayama, explore yogic philosophy, ethic, Bhagavad Gita and swim into the Yoga Sutras while opening our minds to meditation, mantras and mudras. yogaalliance.org/SchoolPrograms?sid=6781 2017 Schedule starts October 15th (14 Weeks) Sundays 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Thursdays 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm Note: Students traveling to the Peru retreat will be credited 4 hours Investment - $2,750: Early Birds Paid in full by 7/31/17 - $2,350 Paid in full by 8/31/17 - $2,500 Paid in full by 9/30/17 - $2,650 Financing – $690 per month (4 payments=Total Investment $2,760) Note: Books are not included in the cost and is responsibility of the student (average investment $30)

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re you tired of suffering from PMS & menstrual discomfort, chronic pelvic pain, frequent urination, frequent urinary tract infections, autoimmune disorders and gut issues? Come and learn about how the Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy can support you in your path to freeing yourself of these ailments and restrictions. The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy (ATMAT) can aid you in gently clearing physical and emotional congestion in the abdomen by encouraging the body to a state of homeostasis. Arvigo Therapy® is a holistic approach for wellness and disease prevention which incorporates massage, herbs, nutrition, meditation, visualization and emotional / spiritual healing drawn from the Maya Shamanic Healing Traditions. This 2.5 day workshop prepares the student to perform the Arvigo® Techniques on him/herself only. Additionally, this class is a prerequisite to enrollment in the Professional Training for licensed healthcare practitioners. Dr. Bella Lauren AP, DOM, LM, LMT will be facilitating this lovely self care weekend that was designed just for you! You will learn how to heal yourself from the inside out as you begin to understand and implement the many benefits of The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy and how this lineage may support you! Our next Self care weekend is on September 29-October 1, 2017 *18 CEU available for health care providers For more information visit us at www.AgapeHealingArts.com or call the office at 561-76-AGAPE(24273) To Register call Arvigo Office 603-588-2571 Or go to: https://arvigotherapy.com/content/self-care-training-september-2017-lauren

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newsbriefs From Struggle to Success: Empowerment Through Brain Integration Therapy

rom ADD, ADHD to dyslexia and visual or auditory processing deficits, too many individuals are faced with the challenges of learning disabilities. These struggles inhibit their success in school and can follow them throughout their adult life. Through a noninvasive and drug-free treatment called Brain Integration therapy, more and more people are getting the help that they need to finally succeed. Imagine four first grade children who all struggled to keep up with their classes while plagued with learning disabilities and problems with memory and focus until Brain Integration therapy improved their lives. Cindy Cindy had memory problems and could not retain information that was taught to her. She began to feel insecure at school as well as at home. Educators wanted to pull her out of the classroom for special help with reading. Then Cindy’s mother took her to receive Brain Integration therapy, a relaxing and noninvasive treatment that improves how the brain works. With just eight one-hour treatments, Cindy was able to avoid being pulled out of the classroom. In fact, by the end of her first grade year, she was doing well in school. In fifth grade, she served as class president, and she made the honor roll. Today, Cindy is a cheerleader in 10th grade. She is earning A’s in advanced classes and looking forward to attending college, where she plans to study medicine. Bob Bob, who was also in first grade, was unfocused and a poor student. Like many parents of children with similar problems, his mother thought that he would outgrow what she believed was merely a phase. By third grade, however, he was failing in math and struggling to earn C’s in the other subjects. The extra help that he was receiving in school didn’t help much. Educators were insistent that Bob needed to see a psychiatrist and get medication to treat his ADHD. Not wanting her child to have to be medicated, Bob’s mother did some research and discovered Brain Integration 10

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therapy as an effective drug-free treatment option that she was looking for. After 16 one-hour treatments, she hired a tutor to help Bob learn the material that he had missed in school so that he could catch up with his classmates. By the school year’s end, his grades improved, and he was earning A’s in math. Charlie Charlie was exhibiting learning difficulties and behavioral issues. His mother wanted to pursue treatment for his problems, but his father brushed them off as typical behavior for a young boy and insisted that Charlie would ultimately be fine. Four years later, Charlie was not fine when he had to repeat the fifth grade and his attitude was getting worse. Every night, there was an argument to get him to complete his homework. He would say mean and hurtful things to his sister because, even though he knew it was wrong to say these things, his impulsive behavior did not enable him to think before he spoke out. His destructive behavior resulted in a visit to the doctor, and Charlie was prescribed medication to treat ADD. Although the drug helped his ability to focus, it did not improve his learning disability. By seventh grade, his mother hired a tutor to work with Charlie twice a week, but because his learning disability was the result of a physical dysfunction in his brain, the improvement was limited. Charlie’s father could not see what was going on inside of his son’s brain. Consider how differently things play out in the cases of other impairments. If the words were blurry and he couldn’t read the words because of a visual

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deficit, the problem is easily assessed and can be remedied with glasses. In Charlie’s case, however, the root of the problem was not so apparent, and his father responded to his son’s behavior by ordering him to try harder and by yelling at him. Three years later, Charlie was seeing a therapist, failing 10th grade as he fell further and further behind in school, suffering from low selfesteem and getting into bigger trouble as a result of his impulsive behavior. When his mother heard about Brain Integration therapy from another mother, she insisted that Charlie pursue the treatment. Brain Integration therapy changes how the brain functions, but it cannot download years of missed education into the brain. For that reason, Charlie still needed the help of his tutor after Brain Integration therapy, but with his new ability to focus, comprehend and retain information the tutoring is improving with each tutoring session. By the end of 10th grade, he had gone from failing subjects to earning C’s and D’s, was better able to think about and control his actions, and he was getting along with his sister. By the end of 11th grade, Charlie made the honor roll for the first time in his life, and he could actually consider the prospect of going to college. His motivation to learn improved, and a renewed sense of self-esteem developed as well. Ashley Ashley went through school knowing the answers to the material that she learned, but could not finish a test on the material. This lowered her grades. It took Ashley a long time to complete her homework assignments, and she had to read everything multiple times to absorb the information. Because she was a quiet, well-mannered girl, her teachers never complained about her, and she was passed along, unnoticed, from grade to grade until she graduated from high school with a grade point average that was too low to gain acceptance into a university. She enrolled in a community college. Keeping up with a full-time course load was too challenging, so she attended on a part-time basis. She gradu-

improving your life at any age is possible. I have helped people ranging in age from toddler to senior. One client of mine was an 83-year-old woman who loved to read, but she had to read everything two or three times. Brain Integration therapy improved her reading speed, and she was grateful to be able to cross more titles off her reading list.If you or a loved one struggle with the challenges and frustrations of a learning disability, don’t give up.

ated with a two-year degree at the age of 26. Three years later, Ashley took it upon herself to pursue Brain Integration therapy, and this fueled her desire to read more and study subjects of interest on her own. Five years later, Ashley realized that she was going to have to return to college for a higher degree to earn a better income. One semester at the community college proved the successful results of Brain Integration therapy when she received the grades that would enable her entrance into a university. Ashley will be graduating in June with her bachelor’s degree, and two colleges have approached her with offers for a paid graduate program. Ashley is looking forward to a fulfilling future in a career that will bring her a salary that amounts to five times more than that which she was making before. All four of these individuals were clients of mine. Their stories are real, but I changed their names to protect their privacy. In a perfect world, we would get the help needed at the first sign of a learning difficulty, but that is not always possible. However

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newsbriefs The Secret of Trauma-Conscious Yoga!

rauma-Conscious Yoga is a progressive healing modality bringing peace and community to military servicemembers, veterans and their families, while galvanizing medical institutions enthralled by its clinical health benefits. Developed by Connected Warriors, Inc. Founder Judy Weaver, C-IAYT, ERYT500, YACEP, Trauma-Conscious Yoga is built upon a “safe, secure, and predictable” yoga practice and classroom environment to empower servicemembers, veterans and their families, or “warriors.” Connected Warriors, Inc. (Connected Warriors), is a Boca Raton-based nonprofit organization providing cost-free evidence based Trauma-Conscious Yoga Therapy to warriors of all ages and practice levels, in the U.S. and internationally. Thanks to their synergistic partnership with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Connected Warriors is at the forefront of clinical studies on yoga’s positive effects.1

Now what does the body naturally want to do with trauma? It would likely rather expel trauma than turn itself into a toxic storehouse. Children shake off their stress instinctively. For better or worse, growing-up often means learning to internalize some trauma. Throwing a temper tantrum is unbecoming. Yet civility has consequences. And for warriors, suppressing or “muscling through” trauma isn’t a matter of being polite; it’s life or death. Sometimes success and survival comes at a cost. According to The National Center for PTSD, 7 to 8% of Americans will have PTSD at some time during their lives. Compared to the general public, veterans experience higher rates of PTSD. In any given year, 11 to 20% of the younger American veterans, deployed after 9/11 to Iraq and Afghanistan, will have PTSD. 3 If trauma is a poison, then TraumaConscious is an antidote helping reverse damage, retrain the mind, and restore the body.

What’s the deal with trauma – and why does it matter? “Trauma is all around us,” Judy affirms with a swirl of her wrist. “If we let the body do what it wants to do naturally, then we would be better able to cope with trauma,” she elaborates. From traffic nightmares and hurricane threats, to deployments and wars – trauma can potentially overwhelm the senses and hijack the nervous system, pushing a person into a cloud of Posttraumatic stress (PTS), or what Judy calls, the “trauma groove.”2

Trauma-Conscious Yoga’s Secret Formula! YOGA: The “asana” flow or physical yoga posture sequencing challenges and safeguards warriors. Warriors are encouraged to honor their personal needs and pace. Warriors learn how to use props, such as blocks and straps, to assist their current practice, and to prepare them for mainstream yoga classes, in case they choose to transition into the broader yoga community. The postures are restorative, allowing a gradual and manageable release of trauma.

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CLASSROOM: From the tempo to the temperature, the classroom environment is setup to minimize triggers and maximize benefits. All teachers are Yoga Alliance Certified, and have successfully completed the Connected Warriors Trauma-Conscious Yoga Teacher Training course. Teachers guide warriors through breath and body work, showing them how their yoga practice is their toolkit for building resilience and healthy coping skills SECRET INGREDIENT: The WARRIORS! The warriors are the shining stars of Trauma-Conscious Yoga's success and deserve all of the credit! By showing up and being present week after week, warriors are the ones creating communities and healing together through the practice of Trauma-Conscious Yoga. Connected Warriors invites all warriors to discover resilience and community through Trauma-Conscious Yoga! To locate a class or to learn how to help Connected Warriors serve those who have served, please visit ConnectedWarriors.org. 1 American Journal of Preventive Medicine:

July, 2017. Clinical Trial: NCT02524158 2 To reduce stigma and increase understanding, the letter “D” was omitted. 3 VA: National Center for PTSD. 2016.

Monthly MEETING and LECTURE: "Other Flying Creatures Besides Birds: The Bats of South Florida,â&#x20AC;? by Frank Ridgley, DVM, Conservation and Research Department, Zoo Miami. Tuesday, September 5, 7pm meeting & lecture.

ittle is known about our state's largest bat. Join us on Tuesday, September 5 at 7:00 p.m. for an opportunity to learn more about the Florida bonneted bat and what is being done to save this endangered species. With a total population believed to be only in the hundreds, it is listed as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), and it became listed as federally endangered in 2013. Known as the Florida bonneted bat, its range is limited to sparse colonies spread across seven south Florida counties. There are many reasons bats are important to the environment. Check this video on Zoo Miami's Florida Bonneted Bat Program: http://zoomiamiconservation. com/project/discovering-our-endangeredneighbor-the-florida-bonneted-bat/

Dr. Frank Ridgley received his B.S. in Animal Science and his D.V.M. from Purdue University. While in New York, he served as Senior Veterinarian at the Buffalo Zoo, taught at Canisius College, served on several boards for veterinary medicine and wildlife organizations, and was adjunct faculty for the residency program in laboratory animal medicine at SUNY at Buffalo. In 2007, Dr. Ridgley accepted a position at Zoo Miami as an Associate Veterinarian in the animal clinic. In 2011, he shifted his focus to field conservation and research efforts and became the Director of Conservation and Research at Zoo Miami. Dr. Ridgely is currently graduate faculty at Florida International University, the Chair of the Zoo Miami Animal Care and Use Committee, the Chair of the Zoo Miami Conservation Committee, and a member of the Florida Bonneted Bat Working Group.

He serves on the Steering Committee of the Everglades Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area, on the Steering Committee of the Florida Imperiled Butterfly Working Group, and on the Conservation Committee of the Florida Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Also at the meeting, our expert, Clive Pinnock will speak about the September Bird of the Month, Northern Bobwhite. Meeting and program is free and open to the public. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for light refreshments, in rooms 101 and 102 at FAU Pine Jog Environmental Education Center, 6301 Summit Blvd (near Jog Road) in West Palm Beach. We look forward to seeing you there!

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newsbriefs Cannabinoids are the Most-Studied Therapeutic Compounds on the Planet

undreds of abstracts published on the results of cannabis research can’t be wrong. The links to 567 of them posted on GreenMedInfo.com, give viewers the opportunity to click their way to research that demonstrates the wide range of healing attributes and therapeutic properties of Cannabis sativa. This important herbaceous species, which was used in conventional medicine until the 1930s, is a virtual treasure trove of phytochemicals, antioxidants, essential oils and cannabinoids—a class of diverse chemical compounds that act on specialized receptor cells that repress neurotransmitter release in the brain. In 2016, Frontiers in Plant Science named cannabis “the plant of the thousand-and-one molecules.” From the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology, in Germany, to Israel’s prestigious Hebrew University, in Jerusalem, which opened a cannabis research center and joined a consortium of 19 research teams at local academic institutions to study cannabinoids, the compounds of Cannabis sativa have become the most studied group of compounds on the planet. One of the most active of these cannabinoids is cannabidiol. Referred to as CBD, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration legalized it in 2014 and categorized it as a supplement. It was the discovery of the endocannabinoid system (ECS) by Israeli chemist Raphael Mechoulam, a leading pioneer in cannabis research at Hebrew University, that first alerted medical science to the largest receptor system in humans, and the fact that the human brain produces its own cannabinoids that stimulate this receptor system. This revelation is essentially what legitimized the study of a substance previously only on the margins of scientific research. The reason that Cannabis sativa works so efficiently is because of the human body’s ECS and its series of receptors that are configured only to accept cannabinoids, especially tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). Until recently, the focus was largely on THC, because of its mind-altering effects. That focus

has now shifted, due to the fact that CBD, the major non-psychoactive component of Cannabis sativa, has acquired a long list of medical benefits. According to a 2013 study published in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, CBD acts as an antiinflammatory, anticonvulsant, antioxidant, antiemetic, anxiolytic and antipsychotic agent, and is therefore a potential remedy for the treatment of neuro-inflammation, epilepsy, oxidative injury, vomiting and nausea, anxiety and schizophrenia. “To activate the body’s endocannabinoid system, an individual needs to consume a minimum of 20 milligrams of CBD per day. We suggest front loading for four to five days to activate the system by taking 20 milligrams three times per day. Then find the milligram strength that works for the specific condition. Begin with more than needed to get desired results. After you get relief, reduce the strength and frequency to find the dosage that works best for the individual condition,” says Walter Wright. He is the Marketing Director for Wright Marketing & Consulting, and a spokesperson for Sunshine Global Services, a producer of premium, highly researched hemp CBD and skincare products backed by a minimum of three independent lab tests and field testing. They are the first in the Eastern United States to achieve a completely THC-free (no traces) phytocannabinoid-rich hemp oil. Some scientific reports even demonstrate that CBD benefits include anti-proliferative, pro-apoptotic effects that inhibit cancer cell migration, adhesion and invasion. A 2006 study published in the Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics found that CBD selectively and potently inhibited the growth of different breast tumor cell lines and exhibited significantly less potency in non-cancer cells. In the future, it is possible that cannabis-based remedies may take their rightful place in the worldwide pharmacopeia once again. In the meantime, with the proliferation of CBD products in health food stores and online, it is important to research the quality and potency of what is offered. Read labels and look for third-party International Organization for Standardization (ISO) lab testing for purity, as well as supercritical CO2 closed-clod extraction, a non-toxic and environmentally friendly botanical oil extraction method. Laboratories that are ISO-accredited have demonstrated that they are technically competent and able to produce precise and accurate test and/or calibration data. For more information about CBD, call 800-334-1236 or visit SunshineGlobalHealth.com.

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his fall get colorful in your quest for larger-than-life experiences, while growing your creative side and honoring your need for self-care. Through Intuition Painting you can learn to release stress and express yourself fully and freely. You will tap into your creative intuition and discover your unique visual voice (even if you’ve never painted before!). Your paintings become symbolic stories, offering insights about your inner life and connection to your intuitive wisdom. Intuition painting delivers profound personal and artistic breakthroughs. Our time together will be unlike anything you have ever experienced, growing your creative confidence and strengthening your sense of self. Benefits extend well beyond your time in the painting studio, as you discover how following intuition brings more passion and flow to other parts of your life. Intuition Painting offers: • Recognizing and trusting your intuitive voice. • Managing negative self-talk and negotiating personal break throughs. • How to calm your inner critic and get beyond stuck in your creative process. • Access a wellspring of spontaneous creativity. • symbolic decoding of your imagery to find the deeper messages from your Unconscious. • support and encouragement from a community of intuitive creatives. Intuition Painting is for everyone, no previous art training is expected or required. Unlike art classes you may have experienced, we will focus solely on the process, not the product. This allows you to sidestep judgment, staying present and playful in each moment. Intuition Painting becomes like dreaming - images and colors bubble up, expand, take shape, and morph - without any preconceived expectations. In the upcoming weekend workshop you will be abundantly supported by Master Intuition Painting facilitators Montine Blank of “Paint Awake!” and Elise Crohn of “Juicy Creatives Studio”, with 37 years combined experience. *This workshop fulfills prerequisite requirements for the Intuition Painting Facilitator Training beginning spring 2018. Weekend Workshop Sept. 22-24: Friday Sept. 22 7-9pm-ish, Saturday Sept. 23 10am-5pm and Sunday Sept. 24 9-1. $295 per person or bring a friend, 2 for $500 price includes healthy lunch on Saturday and all art materials and supplies. Lake Worth location given when you register. Register online at www.JuicyCreatives.com or call Elise 904-377-3500 For more information about ongoing weekly classes, private sessions, longer retreats and the facilitator training course check out the websites: www.PaintAwake.com www.JuicyCreatives.com

Intuition Painting: Your Path to Passion, Power, & Potential Feed your fire and free your inner muse. An exciting weekend workshop Sept. 22-24, Palm Beach County Escape from the stress of every-day-life and join a circle of like-hearted seekers to discover an amazing, transformative journey into the mystery of your own creative intuition. Reconnect to your passion, express yourself fully and freely, and ignite your creative potential. No previous art experience is expected or required. Two master facilitators Elise Crohn and Montine Blank will support you in a profound journey to new levels of creative freedom, insight and self discovery.

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newsbriefs Music at St. Paul’s is proud to announce its 30th season! Since 1987, Music at St. Paul’s has been presenting the best in classical chamber music in Delray Beach. The 2017-2018 season is no exception.

usic Director Dr. Paul Cienniwa says, “One of the hallmarks of Music at St. Paul’s is our ability to present great classical musicians from South Florida while also bringing in talent from outside the community. This season, we will feature some local stars: the Con Brio String Quartet (formerly the Vitali String Quartet) (Sept. 17), the Trillium Piano Trio (Oct. 15), the Klotz, Calloway, Streveza Trio (Jan. 21), pianist Roberta Rust, performing with the Serafin Quartet (Feb. 18), the Amernet String Quartet (April 15), and the Palm Piano Trio (June 10). “The series also has a couple of keyboard duos with musicians from outside the area. Duo Beaux Arts (Nov. 19) will perform a program of music for piano four hands, and German harpsichordist Michael Bahmann

will join me in a two-harpsichord version of Bach’s Art of the Fugue (Mar. 18). The March 18 concert will be followed by a gala reception to celebrate our 30th Anniversary. “The 2017-2018 season also includes two annual favorites: an Advent Service of Lessons & Carols with the Choirs of St. Paul’s (Dec. 17) and St. Paul’s in-house baroque ensemble Camerata del Ré in a program of Bach arias, with soprano Adriana Ruiz and countertenor Edgar Sanfeliz Botta.” All concerts are on Sundays at 3pm, and most will be preceded by a lecture at 2:30pm. The suggested donation is $20, and children 18 and under may attend for free. Advance tickets are available online (www. music.stpaulsdelray.org) or by calling 561278-6003. Tickets will also be available at the door on the day of the concert. St. Paul’s is handicapped accessible. All concerts are at 3pm, $20 suggested donation, children 18 and under free.

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2017-2018 season September 17: Con Brio String Quartet October 15: Trillium Piano Trio November 19: Duo Beaux Arts December 17: Advent Lessons & Carols January 21: Klotz, Calloway, Strezeva Trio February 18: Serafin Quartet with pianist Roberta Rust March 18: J.S. Bach’s Art of the Fugue with harpsichordists Michael Bahmann and Paul Cienniwa April 15: Amernet String Quartet May 20: Bach Arias with Camerata del Ré June 10: Palm Piano Trio St. Paul's Episcopal Church 188 S. Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444. 561-278-6003. www.music.stpaulsdelray.org Contact: Dr. Paul Cienniwa, drpaul@stpaulsdelray.org

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here’s a story about when Buddha was in the midst of a large group of people of all kinds, including thieves, prostitutes and other ne’er-do-wells. The Buddha slowly looked around the assembly and said, “So many Buddhas!” Who was he seeing in the crowd? He only saw these people as they had the potential to be, i.e., as they were (and we all are) in their true essence. Both traditional religions and “New Age” spiritual paths advise us not to judge others. For we can never fully know the journey that led our fellows to their actions, the temptations they resisted, the pain they endured, their innermost motivations, or their highest potential. We are also encouraged to forego self-judgment and be kind to ourselves. You might be thinking, “How can anyone possibly live a life without judgment?” For example, it would be silly to say it doesn’t matter who you marry—to say that one person would do just as well as another. Don’t we have to make judgments about people all the time? Within the readings of the renowned American psychic, Edgar Cayce, he asked, “Since we...know so little, how can we judge the activities of another?” and then went on to say, “The power of discernment is ours to have.” How is discernment different from judgment? Judging implies concluding that someone is good or evil, worthy or unworthy. To discern, on the other hand, is to evaluate, “to see, recognize or understand” something. “Through judgement a man reveals what he still needs to confront and learn. Through discernment, he reveals what he has mastered.” – Glenda Green, Love Without End

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newsbriefs UPCOMING WORKSHOPS AROMATIC ALCHEMY Spiritual Blending for Healing the Soul with Nancy DiMaio Saturday, October 21st 10 – 5 pm $139 Lunch Included In this fun, hands-on experiential workshop you will discover a way to create change in your life by engaging plant energies and making the most of their subtle powers through your own power of thought. You will create your own custom blend to stimulate psychological and spiritual ‘resonance’ and the unique healing force that it yields. Discover your personal blockages that are holding you from being your authentic self. Learn how to perceptively blend essential oils with intention to create your own magical elixirs, with emphasis on restoring emotional and mental balance. Transform the power of plant aromas into magical messengers that will breathe life into your intentions. Experience how to use known science in combination with your creation to help you on your path to connecting to your higher self. Nancy DiMaio has been working with essential oils for many years. She is a recognized teacher and international speaker. Her

passion is to help others to reconnect to the wonders of natural plants for optimal living. YES, YOU CAN MEDITATE! with Bodhi Da Silva and Amanda Marse Saturday, October 28th 10am–5pm $139 Lunch Included Experience first-hand how to get in touch with your own Knowing. This full day handson workshop will teach you several different techniques to access the infinite possibilities of your integrated self, where Body, Mind, and Spirit are no more, but only the “I”, the Whole ONE is present. Bodhi Da Silva is an internationally sought after speaker and practitioner who travels regularly throughout the world. He started his spiritual journey at the early age of 12. During childhood he was exposed to both Christian and African traditions. As an adult Bodhi has studied Eastern meditative practices of Osho, Bio Energetics, chi energetics of ChiGong, the power of light and color in Colorpuncture, and Transformational Breath that have brought together the physical, the mental, the emotional and the spiritual experiences as one. REMBERING WHO YOU ARE: A SHAMANIC JOURNEY with Catrinel Popescu

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Saturday, November 4th 12- 9 pm $170 Includes Dinner and Full Moon Ceremony This workshop is designed to assist you in attaining life goals, restoring health, releasing old behavioral patterns, and emotional pain. Through several interactive experiences you will dive deep within yourself and discover those areas of your life that are blocking you from living at your fullest potential. You will step into the world of the mythic and learn to see the unseen through shamanic eyes. You will receive tools and practices that will enable you not only to connect to your higher self and discover your true calling, but will also make you aware of the sacred connection that we have with nature and Mother Earth. Medicine walks, outdoor sand paintings and sacred fire ceremonies are just a few of the activities that you will experience. Catrinel Popescu is a modern shaman. Cat has been practicing shamanic healing at the Spirit of the Inca School since 2009. She is an experienced diver into the unknown, and a bridge between the worlds. She is well versed in crating and embracing change and she is intimately familiar with healing trauma, soul loss and intrusive energies. HAPPINESS CONNECTION with Sara Bronson December 8, 9, and 10 Friday 2- 8; Saturday 9 – 5, Sunday 9 – 4:30 $528 Dinner included on Friday, Lunch included on Saturday and Sunday “A gentle and effective way to bring happiness and harmony to your life” Is there something about your life that you wish to improve, something unwanted that you would like to release or something missing that you would like to include? If you don’t do something that causes a different way of relating to or thinking about what you want, then nothing in your life experience can change. What if you could harness the power of your subconscious mind? What if there actually is a magic genie in the bottle? You can and there is.

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cience teaches us that everything is energy. All energy is electromagnetic in nature, dynamic, and has a frequency; it constantly changes. All atoms, chemicals and cells produce electromagnetic fields (EMFs). Every organ in the body produces its own bio-electromagnetic field. Nothing happens in the body without an electromagnetic exchange. When the electromagnetic activity of the body ceases, life ceases. Disruption of electromagnetic energy in cells causes impaired cell metabolism. This happens anywhere in the disease process. Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMFT) addresses impaired chemistry and thus the function of cells which, in turn, improves health. PEMFs deliver beneficial, health-enhancing EMFs and frequencies to the cells. Low frequency PEMFs of even the weakest strength pass right through the body, penetrating every cell, tissue, organ and even bone without being absorbed or altered. As they pass through, they stimulate most of the electrical and chemical processes in the tissues. Therapeutic PEMFs are specifically designed to positively support cellular energy, resulting in better cellular health and function. Are some EMFs bad for you? They can be. Evidence is mounting that a new form of pollution called "electrosmog" is a very real threat because it is disruptive to cell metabolism. Manmade, unnatural EMFs come from electrical wiring and equipment—for example, power lines, communications towers, computers, TVs, cell phones—everything from the wiring in our homes to fluorescent lighting to microwave ovens, hair dryers, clock radios, electric blankets and more.

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study from Nagasaki University, in Japan, has found that reducing salt in the diet can cut down on the number of trips to the bathroom during the night. Researchers followed 321 men and women with high-salt diets and sleep problems for 12 weeks. Of the subjects, 223 reduced their salt intake from 10.7 grams per day to 8 grams and the remaining 98 increased their salt intake from 9.6 grams per day to 11 grams. The nighttime urination frequency rate for the salt reduction group dropped from 2.3 times per night to 1.4 times, while the increased salt group’s rose from 2.3 to 2.7 times per night.

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ith the U.S. opioid epidemic reaching a boiling point, insight into the effectiveness of alternative methods of pain relief has become increasingly relevant. Scientists from the Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System have found yoga to be an effective technique to reduce back pain. The researchers divided 150 California veterans with chronic low back pain into two equal groups. One attended two yoga classes per week— comprising postures, movement and breathing techniques—for 12 weeks in addition to their more conventional treatment. The other continued such treatment without yoga. Scientists measured pain levels before and after the core study period and again six months later. After only 12 weeks, those that participated in the yoga practice experienced a 2.05 point reduction in Roland−Morris Disability Questionnaire scores, compared to a 1.29 reduction for those that received only usual care. After six months, this difference increased, with the yoga group’s scores decreasing 3.37 points compared to only an 0.89 reduction in the usual care group. In addition, pain intensity scores were reduced by 0.61 in the yoga group and 0.04 in the group receiving usual care after 12 weeks. Opioid medication use declined among all participants, from 20 percent to 8 percent after six months.

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study from Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, in São Paulo, Brazil, suggests a link between regular yoga practice and an increase in brain cortical thickness, associated with memory and attention. The researchers used brain imaging scans (CT) to measure the cortical thickness of 42 Brazilian women older than 59. Twenty-one of the subjects had practiced hatha yoga regularly for at least eight years. These women were compared to 21 other women matched for age and education that engaged in other physical activity comparable to hatha yoga. The researchers found that the cortical thickness in the yoga practitioners was significantly greater in the left prefrontal lobe of the brain. This portion of brain gray matter is linked to awareness, attention, executive function and memory, suggesting that hatha yoga practice may be associated with cognitive preservation. The scientists added, “The present results parallel those previously reported in which younger yoga and meditation practitioners had greater gray matter volumes than non-practitioners compared to non-practitioners in the following brain regions: larger gray matter volume in the right anterior insula and right inferior temporal gyrus.”

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esearchers from Brown University, in Providence, Rhode Island, have found that regular yoga practice can help reduce anxiety and depression in young women with eating disorders. The scientists followed 20 girls between the ages of 14 and 18 that were enrolled in an outpatient eating disorder clinic that comprised the larger control group. Those selected agreed to participate in a weekly yoga class and complete questionnaires after six and 12 weeks, assessing their anxiety, depression and mood. Of those that started the study, five attended all 12 yoga classes and six completed between seven and 11 classes. Researchers found decreases in anxiety, depression and negative thoughts among those that participated in the yoga classes, with no negative side effects. Another study from the University of Delaware, in Newark, supports these results. Half of the 38 residential eating disorder treatment program participants did one hour of yoga prior to dinner for five days and the other half did not. The yoga group showed significant reductions in pre-meal anxiety compared to the control group.

Meditation and Music Aid Memory in Early Stages of Alzheimer’s

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new study from West Virginia University, in Morgantown, reveals that listening to music and practicing meditation may help improve memory function for those in the beginning stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers asked 60 adults experiencing subjective cognitive decline (SCD), a common predictor of Alzheimer’s, to engage in kirtan kriya musical meditation or listen to other music for 12 minutes a day for three months, and then consider continuing for an additional three months. Scientists measured the memory and cognitive function of the 53 participants that completed the six-month study and found significant improvements in both measurements at the three-month mark. At six months, the subjects in both groups had maintained or improved upon their initial results.

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esearchers from Vanderbilt University Medical Center, in Nashville, Tennessee, examined the effectiveness of tonsillectomies in children with recurring throat infections. Using data from nearly 10,000 studies of tonsillectomies, the scientists analyzed illness rates and quality of life for young patients following the surgery. The analysis found that children experienced a notable drop in school absences and infections in the first year after the surgery, but that these benefits did not persist over time. Dr. Siva Chinnadurai, an associate professor of otolaryngology and co-author of the report, believes, “For any child being considered a candidate for surgery, the family must have a personalized discussion with their healthcare provider about all of the factors that may be in play and how tonsils fit in as one overall factor of that child’s health.”

eets contain high levels of dietary nitrate, which can increase blood flow and improve exercise performance. Researchers from Wake Forest University, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, tested the impact of consuming beetroot juice prior to exercise on the somatomotor cortex, the part of the brain that processes information from the muscles. Twenty-six older adults with hypertension that generally don’t exercise were split into two groups. Half were given a beetroot juice supplement with 560 milligrams of nitrate prior to a thrice-weekly, 50-minute treadmill walk for six weeks. The other half were given a placebo with very little nitrate. The beetroot juice group showed substantially higher levels of nitrate after exercising than the placebo group. “We knew going in that a number of studies had shown that exercise has positive effects on the brain,” explains W. Jack Rejeski, director of the Behavioral Medicine Laboratory in the Health and Exercise Science Department at Wake Forest and study coauthor. “We showed that compared to exercise alone, adding a beetroot juice supplement for hypertensive older adults to exercise resulted in brain connectivity that closely resembles what is seen in younger adults.”

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Finland, internationally renowned for innovative educational practices, is poised to become the first country to eliminate school subjects. Officials are making changes to be implemented by 2020 that will revolutionize how the school system works by allowing pupils to absorb a body of knowledge about language, economics and communication skills. “We need something to fit for the 21st century,” says Department of Education head Marjo Kyllonen. The system will be introduced for seniors beginning at age 16. They will choose which topic or phenomenon they want to study, bearing in mind their ambitions and capabilities. “Instead of staying passively in their benches listening to the teachers, students will now often work in smaller groups collaborating on projects, rather than just assigned classwork and homework.” Another new model of learning sparked by XQ: The Super School Project (xqsuperschool.org) is underway at New Harmony High School, housed on a floating barge at the mouth of the Mississippi River southeast of New Orleans. They’ve received a $10 million grant to work on environmental issues when it opens in 2018. “High schools today are not preparing students for the demands of today’s world,” says XQ Senior School Strategist Monica Martinez; she notes that about a third of college students must take remedial courses and are not prepared to thrive as employees. 24

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Glass or Cement May Encase Nuclear Waste

Congress might consider authorizing the U.S. Department of Energy to encase much of the nuclear waste at the Washington state Hanford Nuclear Reservation, the nation’s largest waste repository, in a cement-like mixture, according to a new report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office. It states that when burying the waste, cement would be less expensive and faster than vitrification, an alternative process currently used to turn the waste into glass logs. A $17 billion vitrification plant, one of the federal government’s most expensive construction projects, is intended to separate much of the waste into high- and low-level radioactive material, but construction has stalled over design and safety concerns. After the highly radioactive waste is immobilized in the glass logs, it would theoretically be shipped to an as-yetnonexistent national repository proposed for Yucca Mountain, in Nevada. The 56 million gallons of waste in question is left over from plutonium production for nuclear weapons since World War II, and the site itself has a history of leaks. The Department of Energy likes the cement burial, but state officials believe the best way to safely deal with the waste and protect the environment is by turning it into glass. Source: enews.earthlink.net

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The Aurora Organic Dairy pastures and feedlots north of Greeley, Colorado, are home to more than 15,000 cows—more than 100 times the size of a typical organic herd. It is the main facility of the company that supplies milk to Walmart, Costco and other major retailers. They adhere to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) organic regulations, but critical weaknesses exist in the inspection system the government uses to ensure that food is organic; farmers are allowed to hire their own inspectors to certify them, and thus can fall short of reaching standards without detection. Organic dairies are required to allow the cows to graze daily throughout the growing season rather than be confined to barns and feedlots. Although the USDA National Organic Program allows for an extremely wide range of grazing practices that comply with the rule, Aurora was observed onsite and via satellite imagery by the Washington Post as having only a small percentage of the herd outdoors on any given day. The company disputes the data. U.S. organic dairy sales amounted to $6 billion last year; although it is more expensive to produce, the milk may command a premium price of 100 percent more than regular.

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Winnebago Assists Computer Literacy Librarian Shannon Morrison drives the Digibus, a new, 40-foot-long Winnebago computer classroom that hit the road in January bound for Fresno County, California, communities with the goal of bringing free computer literacy and job searching skills to the public. It employs 12 computer tablets with keyboards and staff that include bilingual interpreters. The library bus was scheduled to spend one week at each of two different communities each month.

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Common Weed Is Lightweight Insulator The Canadian Coast Guard is testing milkweed pods as a source of potential environmentally friendly insulation in partnership with Encore3, a manufacturing company in Québec, Canada, in prototype parkas, gloves and mittens. The plant is roughly five times lighter than synthetic insulation and hypoallergenic. The Farm Between, in Cambridge, Vermont, harvests the plants and sends the material to Encore3. Co-owner John Hayden says, “Milkweed is grown as an intercrop between the rows in our apple orchard to increase biodiversity and provide a host plant for monarch caterpillars. Monarch populations are in serious decline, and the two things we can do to help on the land we steward are to not use pesticides and provide milkweed habitat.”

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The Egyptian fruit bat is a highly social mammal that roosts in crowded colonies. A machine learning algorithm helped decode their squeaks, revealing that they speak to one another as individuals. The research appears in the journal Scientific Reports. Researchers at Tel Aviv University, in Israel, discovered that the bats exchange information about specific problems in four categories. Ramin Skibba, at Nature, notes that besides humans, only dolphins and a handful of other species are known to address individuals, rather than making broad, general communication sounds. Studies allow that it may eventually be possible to understand nuanced communications in other species.

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Architecture Becomes Portable Innovative, moveable mini-houses, tents and wagons are gaining advocates amid a trend toward traveling light with style. Designs range from the functional to the outlandish, and also encompass forms of transport from tugboats to tractors. The four-wheeled Collingwood Shepherd Hut wagon has a shingled exterior and woodburning stove. Some options can provide ready shelter during a crisis or protection in extreme weather. The Rapid Deployment Module temporary dwelling can be assembled in an hour; DesertSeal’s inflatable, lightweight tent can ward off extreme heat. The experimental Camper Kart turns a shopping cart into a mini-home with a roof, sleeping deck and storage, all of which can be folded right back into the cart. The Portaledge is a small hanging tent that climbers can affix to a rock face and sleep in safely partway up the rock. Golden Gate 2 camper features a rounded timber frame, portholes and a spot for a surfboard. Find fun pictures at AtlasObscura.com/ articles/mobile-architecture-tiny-houses.

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Food retailers are aiming to cut plastic and cardboard packaging by ditching stickers on fruits and vegetables, instead using high-tech laser “natural branding” and creating huge savings in materials, energy and CO2 emissions. Pilot projects are underway in Europe with organic avocados, sweet potatoes and coconuts. The technique uses a strong light to remove pigment from the skin of produce. The mark is invisible once the skin is removed and doesn’t affect shelf life or produce quality. The laser technology also creates less than 1 percent of the carbon emissions needed to produce a similar-sized sticker. Source: The Guardian natural awakenings

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Elder Force Retired Volunteers Keep National Parks Humming

Retirees are volunteering at hundreds of nationally protected lands. They staff visitor centers, do maintenance, clean up debris and remind visitors to keep food items secure from wildlife. Last year, volunteers outnumbered National Park Service staff about 20 to one, expanding the financially strapped agency’s ability to serve hundreds of millions of visitors. Nearly a third of them are 54 and up, contributing to the 7.9 million service hours worked in 2015 by all 400,000 volunteers. Volunteer opportunities also exist at National Wildlife Refuge sites, fish hatcheries and endangered species field offices of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). Sallie Gentry, volunteer coordinator for the Southeast Region, based in Atlanta, notes that Georgia’s Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge has a dozen designated spots for motor homes in its Volunteer Village. She says most volunteers are local retired residents whose working hours vary while RV volunteers commit to 20 hours a week for at least three months. In return, they get free hookups for electricity, sewage, propane and water. “They have skills they want to contribute, but are also looking for a social outlet,” notes Gentry. Cookouts and potlucks are common. She also cites the Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge, an important migratory stop especially for songbirds, as a place with great appeal. “We supply uniforms, training, tools and orientations,” says Gentry. “It’s a mutually beneficial investment.” She suggests that individuals apply for specific sites at least a year in advance. Megan Wandag, volunteer coordinator for the USFWS Midwest Region, based in Minneapolis, cites the popular Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, in Bloomington, and the Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge, near Des Moines, as “oases near urban areas.” USFWS Southwest Region volunteer coordinator Juli Niemann highlights the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, in central New Mexico, that has 18 recreation vehicle spots and an average occupancy duration of five months. “It’s a prime wintering place for sandhill cranes.” Volunteer.gov updates site details and contact information at federal facilities nationwide.

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Finding Fulfillment, Creativity and Meaning by Deborah Shouse

ant to age well? The answer isn’t in your 401k. Selfacceptance, a positive attitude, creative expression, purposeful living and spiritual connections all anchor successful and meaningful aging. In fact, these kinds of preparations are just as important as saving money for retirement, according to Ron Pevny, director of the Center for Conscious Eldering, in Durango, Colorado, and author of Conscious Living, Conscious Aging.

Savor Self-Acceptance

While most people believe adulthood is the final stage of life, Dr. Bill Thomas is among the creative aging experts that identify another life chapter: elderhood. “Elders possess novel ways of approaching time, money, faith and relationships,” says Thomas, an Ithaca, New York geriatrician and fierce advocate for the value of aging. “The best chapters may be near the end of the book,” Thomas continues. “Once you appreciate yourself and your years, you can relinquish outdated expectations and seek to discover your true self. Then the world can open up to you,” says Thomas. “Living a rewarding life means we are willing to say, ‘These chapters now are the most interesting.’” During this time, rather than feeling consumed by what we have to do, we can focus on what we want to do. 28

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Fill the Funnel of Friends

For older people, relationships offer foundational connections; but as we age, friends may drift away, relocate or die. “Successful aging requires refilling our funnel of friends,” says Thomas, who considers socially engaged elders with friends wealthier than a socially isolated millionaire. “Notice opportunities for interacting and connecting,” advises Shae Hadden, co-founder of The Eldering Institute in Vancouver, Canada. Talk with the checkout person at the grocery store or smile at a stranger walking her dog.

Cultivate a Positive Attitude

Our beliefs about aging shape our experiences. A Yale University study found that older individuals with more positive self-perceptions of aging lived 7.5 years longer than those less so inclined. Connecting with positive role models helps us release limiting beliefs and embrace an attitude of gratitude instead. Other life lessons can be gleaned from observing how negativity affects people physically, emotionally, and socially. Holding onto regrets traps us in the past zapping energy and self-worth; it also keeps the best in us from shining out says Pevny. He suggests a simple letting-go ceremony, with friends as witnesses. If possible, hold it in a natural outdoor setting.

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At one of his conscious aging retreats, Pevny created a fire circle. Mike, 70, had been a dedicated long-distance runner for most of his life. Now plagued with mobility issues, Mike decided to let go of regrets. He brought a pair of running shorts into the circle and talked about what the sport had meant to him—its joys, challenges and camaraderie. Then he tossed the shorts into the fire, telling his friends, “I am letting go so I can find a new purpose and passion.”

Understand Our Life Stories

Creating our own life review helps us acknowledge and understand our most significant experiences and reminds us of all we’re bringing to our elder journey. Pevny offers these approaches: n Develop a timeline, dividing life into seven-year sections. For each, write about the strongest memories and most influential people. n Consider what matters most, from people and values to challenges and dreams. n Write to children and grandchildren, sharing tales of our life’s most significant events and lessons. n Record key stories on audio or video.

Explore the Arts

The changes that aging brings can mire elders in depression and isolation. “Older people need to be brave and resilient,” says Susan Perlstein, of Brooklyn, New York, founder emeritus of the National Center for Creative Aging, in Washington, D.C., and founder of Elders Share the Arts, in New York City. “To age creatively, we need a flow of varied experiences, exploring new activities or reframing longtime interests from a fresh perspective.” Expressive arts can engage people’s minds, bodies and spirits. A George Washington University study shows that people engaged in the arts are happier and healthier. Perlstein understands this firsthand, having begun taking guitar lessons in her 70s. Motivated to play simple songs for her new granddaughter, she subsequently learned to play jazz and blues tunes and joined a band. “I’m doing something I love,” says Perlstein. “I’m meeting diverse people,

tings, including local community centers and places of worship. Many universities have extension classes for lifelong learners. State arts councils support programs, and museums and libraries host helpful activities. Shepherd Centers encourage community learning and Road Scholar caters to elders that prefer to travel and study.

Older people are our greatest resource. We need to nurture them and give them a chance to share what they know. ~Susan Perlstein, founder, National Center for Creative Aging and Elders Share the Arts learning new things and enjoying a rich life.” Musician John Blegen, of Kansas City, Missouri, was 73 when he realized his lifelong secret desire to tap dance. When Blegen met the then 87-year-old Billie Mahoney, Kansas City’s “Queen of Tap,” he blurted out his wish and fear of being “too old.” She just laughed and urged him to sign up for her adult beginner class. He asked for tap shoes for Christmas and happily shuffle-stepped his way through three class sessions. “Tap class inspired me, encouraged me and gave me hope,” he says. “Now I can shim sham and soft shoe. It’s a dream come true.” To unearth the inner artist, ask: n Which senses do I most like to engage? n Do I enjoy looking at art or listening to music? Do I like sharing feelings and experiences? If so, a thrill may come from writing stories or plays, acting or storytelling. n As a child, what did I yearn to do; maybe play the piano, paint or engineer a train set? Now is the time to turn those dreams into reality. n How can I reframe my life in a positive way when I can no longer do activities I love? If dancing was my focus before, how do I rechannel that energy and passion? If puttering in the garden is too strenuous, what other outdoor interests can I pursue?

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Discover a Purpose

Upon retirement some people feel purposeless and lost. They yearn for something that offers up excitement, energy and joy. Hadden invites people to be curious and explore options. “We’re designing our future around who we are and what we care about now,” she says. Try keeping a journal for several weeks. Jot down issues and ideas that intrigue, aggravate and haunt. After several weeks, reflect on the links between concerns that compel and those that irritate. Perhaps we’re intrigued by a certain group of people or a compelling issue. “A concern points to problems and people you want to help,” Hadden observes. This can range from lending a hand to struggling family members, maintaining our own health, volunteering for a literacy project or working to reduce world hunger. “Choose what inspires you to get out of bed each day, eager to move into action.”

Develop Inner Frontiers

People in their elder years may still be measured by midlife standards, which include physical power, productivity and achievement. “They come up short in the eyes of younger people,” dharma practitioner Kathleen Dowling Singh remarks. “But those standards do not define a human life.” Rather, aging allows us to disengage from the pressures of appearances and accomplishments. As we release judgments and unwanted habits, we can increase our feelings of spirituality and peace. “When doors in the outer world seem to be closing, it’s time to cultivate inner resources that offer us joy and meaning. We have the beautiful privilege of slowing down and hearing what our heart is saying,” says Singh, of Sarasota, Florida.

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memorable moments of bonding and respect, appreciation and celebration, and says, “As I’ve grown older, I’ve learned how vital it is to nurture the world I am in.” Deborah Shouse is a writer, speaker, editor and dementia advocate. Her newest book is Connecting in the Land of Dementia: Creative Activities to Explore Together. Connect at DementiaJourney.org.

Acknowledge Our Shelf Life

“We cannot speak about aging and awakening without speaking about death and dying,” Singh believes. “We need to confront our mortality.” Meditating on the coming transition opens us up to the blessings of life. We can ask ourselves deep questions such as, “What am I doing? What do I want? What does this all mean? What is spirit?” Singh believes such searching questions are vital. None of us knows how much Earth time we have to awaken to a deeper, fuller experience of the sacred.

Help the World In today’s world of chaos and crisis, the wisdom of elders is more important than ever. “Older people need to be engaged, using their insights to help the Earth, community and world,” Pevny says. Creative aging is about improving the future for subsequent generations. In 2008, longtime educator Nora Ellen Richard, 70, of Overland Park, Kansas,

Nearly three-quarters of America’s adults believe they are lifelong learners. It helps them make new friends and community connections and prompts volunteerism. ~Pew Research Center wanted to be of greater service. She asked herself, “What if I housed a foreign student?” and found the International Student Homestay Program. She embarked upon an exploration of cultures from around the world without leaving home. Today, Richard has hosted more than a dozen female students and each relationship has expanded and enriched her life. “We talk about politics, food, religion and cultures; we even pray together,” Richard says. She points to

Creative Aging Resources Center for Conscious Eldering CenterForConsciousEldering.com Changing Aging ChangingAging.org Dr. Bill Thomas DrBillThomas.org The Eldering Institute Eldering.org Elders Share the Arts Estanyc.org From Aging to Sageing Sage-ing.org Kathleen Dowling Singh KathleenDowlingSingh.com National Center for Creative Aging CreativeAging.org Shepherd’s Centers of America ShepherdCenters.org

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Meditation is one way to deepen spiritually as we age. “Sit in solitude, gather your scattered thoughts and set an intention,” Singh suggests. “A daily practice shows what peace, silence and contentment feel like. As you become more comfortable, add time until you’re sitting for 20 to 40 minutes.”

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Rodney Yee on Yoga as a Way of Life Simple Strategies for Staying on Track by Marlaina Donato

enowned yogi and international teacher Rodney Yee, of New York City, has maintained an inspired yoga practice for 37 years while juggling career obligations, fame and family life. While the benefits of yoga are increasingly well known— from stress reduction and pain management to a more limber body and inner peace—Lee is also aware of the challenges to maintaining a consistent practice. Here he shares insights on the pitfalls encountered by both beginning and advanced students. “My advice is to first get rid of self-berating behavior, including judgmental inner dialogue. In many aspects of life, we are constantly measuring ourselves against a standard, which is a waste of time and energy,” says Yee. With a professional background in classical dance and gymnastics, Yee decided to give yoga a try at a nearby studio when he craved more physical flexibility. “As many people do, I came to yoga for a reason. I was a dancer with tight joints. After the first class, I couldn’t believe how I felt. It was not at all like an athletic high; I had a sense of well-being and knew what it means to feel peaceful and clear.” For people with jam-packed lives, finding time for exercise can be daunting. Yee suggests a relaxed approach to scheduling yoga into a busy day. “As the rishis [Hindu sages] say, we shouldn’t ‘try’ to meditate, not try to force a natural state. To say, ‘I have to do yoga,’ just puts another thing on our to-do list. Sometimes discipline is needed, but another part of discipline is not about force.”

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Different approaches to yoga abound, and part of staying motivated may include exploration of a variety of traditions as individual needs change due to lifestyle, health, interests or simple curiosity. Yee reminds us to go with the flow and follow how we feel in the moment. “Different schools of yoga exist because each offers something different. There is a form for all of our moods and a practice for how you feel at any given time.” Reflecting on how his own practice has evolved through the years, Yee recollects, “In my 20s and 30s, my yoga practice was arduous, including three to four hours of strong, physical work and a half hour of pranayama [breath work]. Then for 20 years, it involved a lot of teaching. Over the past 17 years, my practice has become more subtle, with a focus on sequencing and meditation; it’s about how to do this all day long in the context of my body and my life; about being both centered and in the world. In some way, we’re always doing yoga, as we already take 20,000 breaths a day. From a philosophical and ethical point of view, yogis have no choice but to practice.” Because many American women have found their way to a yogic path, men often assume it’s primarily a women’s niche. But yoga has been a male practice for nearly 2,500 years in other countries. Yee encourages men to not feel intimidated. “Why not try something that can help you improve your business, family life and even your golf game?” he queries. While Yee believes in a no-pressure approach, he also suggests inviting ways to foster consistency. “If you are just beginning, set aside a half-hour before going to bed or get up a halfhour earlier. Also note that pain is less to be avoided than learned from.” Wisdom can come from dedication to a yoga practice. Yee’s philosophy is, “You can blink and half your life is gone. You can’t always be busy, busy, busy; you have to decide how to fill your life. As spiritual teacher Ram Dass counsels, ‘Be here now.’ Train yourself to bring body, mind and heart together and fully drink from that.”

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ensory isolation in a floatation tank is known for inducing deep relaxation with subsequent improved health. A 2014 study published in the Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry investigating the effects of a series of flotation tank treatments for 65 participants, showed it to be an effective measure in decreasing stress, depression, anxiety and pain, while enhancing a sense of optimism and quality of sleep. The Book of Floating: Exploring the Private Sea, by Michael Hutchison, reports on 20th-century research suggesting the therapy can help allay ailments like chronic pain, migraines and sore muscles. There’s also evidence for enhanced meditation, creativity and spiritual experiences. Float therapy was invented by Dr. John C. Lilly, a neurophysiology specialist. The individual enters an enclosed tank containing 11 inches of water heated to 93.5 degrees—a normal temperature for human skin—and some 1,000 pounds of dissolved Epsom salt. The effect is like buoyantly floating in the Dead Sea, but in a clean, quiet, private realm. The water is typically filtered three to five times

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between each session and sanitized using UV light; some also use peroxide and ozone gas to purify the water. Without any sensory input—no sight, sound or tactile sensations—the floater typically enters a profound deeply calm state of theta brain waves that tends to bring the subconscious to the surface. It can take experienced meditators years to learn to consistently achieve this condition, remarks Bryan Gray, of Float North County, a spa in Solana Beach, California.

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Scientific research has shown that floating can release the feel-good neurotransmitters endorphins and dopamine, and lower the stress hormones adrenaline and cortisol. Studies performed by the Laureate Institute of Brain Research, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, which maintains a float clinic, have found the therapy is an effective treatment for patients with anxiety disorders. “It frees your mind of distraction and puts it in a zone,” explains Gray. “It removes the need for fight or flight, so those hormones are reduced. That part of the brain mellows out.”

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Lying for an hour in water infused with Epsom salt, or magnesium sulfate, the body receives a huge infusion of magnesium, a mineral essential to optimal health. While calcium and vitamin D deficiencies get more attention, it’s even more likely most of us are low on this element due to magnesium-depleting drugs and inadequate farm soils. Many ailments shown by research to be helped by floating have also been linked to magnesium deficiency.The mineral is also essential for heart health, strong bones and central nervous system function, as reported in The Magnesium Miracle, by Dr. Carolyn Dean, a physician and naturopath in Kihei, Hawaii.

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Chronic pain sufferers often find relief through floating because the lessened gravity allows the body to fully relax. The accompanying serenity releases the

brain’s natural endorphins, which act as natural painkillers, into the bloodstream, reports Hutchison. The sheer tranquility of floating can alleviate some mental health issues. “We’ve treated several people with posttraumatic stress disorder. One man has returned six times and says he’s advanced more in the last three months while floating than he did in the prior five to 10 years,” says Andy Larson, owner of Float Milwaukee. Athletes also appreciate floating because it shortens injury recovery periods through enhancing blood flow, helping to heal sore muscles. The way it facilitates a calm state ideal for implanting ideas into the subconscious mind enables them to better visualize improved performance.

they are apt to have lucid dreams while awake. Also known as Stage 1 sleep, it is the drowsiest condition we experience while still consciously aware. This is the scientific explanation for reports of visions or “Eureka!” problem-solving moments in the tank, says Hutchison. This phenomenon can be especially beneficial for creative artists. “We have a girl that always emerges from the tank with an idea for a new painting,” says Gray. He also regularly hosts a composer that has worked with famous singers, who has experienced innovative musical breakthroughs while floating. Floating is among the rare healing modalities that can benefit body, mind and spirit in just one hour, with repeat benefits.

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agent. Excitement-generating sports are in her blood and inspired her to write The Hungry Fan’s Game Day Cookbook. She knows that most of the tailgating in her area takes place for football and baseball games and NASCAR races. On HungryFan.com, Falk serves up tips for every fangating/homegating occasion, from the Kentucky Derby to the Super Bowl. “Keep your menu interesting,” says Falk. “I always like to feature a dish for each team. For instance, if you’re hosting an Alabama versus Washington watch party, you could feature an Alabama barbecue dish with white sauce and oysters or other fresh seafood. Both dishes are characteristic of the local foods in the universities’ respective hometowns.” Falk recommends buying more local beer than needed to make sure not to run out. Game day guests can get hot and thirsty, indoors or out. Supply lots of filtered water in non-breakable containers. For easy entertaining, Falk recommends biodegradable dishes and cups. “Whenever there are a lot of people in one room, especially when they’re drinking, a glass will likely be broken,” she says. “Save yourself cleanup and the risk of glass shards by committing to temporary cups and plates that are Earthfriendly and compostable.” Judith Fertig writes cookbooks and foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

Healthy Tailgating Recipes Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Place the sliced onions in a colander over the sink. In a small bowl, stir together the oil, vinegar, salt and pepper until combined. Stir in the garlic. Set aside. When the water comes to a boil, add the green beans. Cover and cook for 5 to 10 minutes or just until the beans are bright green; do not overcook. Pour the beans and hot water over the onions in the colander. Rinse under cold running water to cool down. Drain well for a few minutes.

Crowd-Pleasing Marinated Green Beans Yields: 8 servings This simple salad is easy to double or triple. Make it the day before the game and refrigerate. ½ large red onion, thinly sliced 1 /3 cup extra virgin olive oil ¼ cup herb-flavored white wine vinegar or regular white wine vinegar Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 lb fresh green beans, ends trimmed, but left long

Place the beans and onions in a large bowl or large re-sealable plastic bag. Pour the dressing in and mix with the vegetables. Refrigerate four hours or overnight, stirring or shaking occasionally. Let come to room temperature before serving. Courtesy of Debbie Moose, Fan Fare: A Playbook of Great Recipes for Tailgating or Watching the Game at Home.

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Black Bean Summer Salad Yields: 8 side dishes or 4 light meals This salad is easily doubled to feed a crowd. 2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels 2 (15 oz) cans black beans, rinsed and well drained 5 or 6 green onions, white and green parts, chopped 1 large sweet banana pepper, seeded and chopped 1½ cups halved cherry tomatoes 6 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 Tbsp lime juice 2½ Tbsp red wine vinegar 1 tsp chili powder Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 /3 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves In a large bowl, toss together the corn, black beans, green onions, banana pepper and tomatoes.

1 red bell pepper, stemmed ½ cup low-fat Greek or dairy-free yogurt ¼ yellow onion 2 Tbsp tomato paste 1 small/mini-cucumber ¼ cup rice vinegar 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard 4 large garlic cloves 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil Garnish: Flat leaf (Italian) parsley (minced optional) Roasted and salted pumpkin seeds Blend all main ingredients, except garnish, in a high-speed blender into purée.

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Serve topped with the parsley and a sprinkle of pumpkin seeds.

Preheat the oven to 450° F.

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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Rinse and separate cauliflower florets into small- to medium-sized pieces.

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, vinegar, chili powder, salt and pepper.

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the barbecue spice, flour and nut milk until smooth.

Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss to coat them all. Then stir in the cilantro.

Dredge each piece of cauliflower in the batter before placing it on the baking sheet.

Refrigerate from 1 to 3 hours to let the flavors come together.

Bake for 18 minutes or until golden brown. Brush the cauliflower with barbecue sauce and return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes.

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calling it the “hard problem”. This has led to our present fragmented worldview rife with chaos, conflict and crises. It may be time for scientists to accept the discoveries of the mystics and consider consciousness intrinsic to every observed scientific phenomenon. Understanding that consciousness is the key to the universe, reality and ourselves may be the missing link in bridging science and spiritualty.

What difference can exploring the nature of consciousness make? ZB: Understanding the new science that points to consciousness as all-pervasive and the fundamental building block of reality—that we are all made of the same essence, like drops in the ocean—can change how we approach and harmonize day-to-day living. We can be far more open, peaceful and accepting of others. Absurd violence, as well as economic, social and political crises, could all be things of the past, based on a new quantum understanding of our interconnectedness and oneness.

How has the nonduality movement evolved? MB: SAND has evolved into something we never imagined when we began discussing the ideas that the true spirit of science and spiritually is best supported by an open mind and a non-dogmatic inquiry; while science seeks to understand our external reality and spiritual thinkers seek to understand our inner, personal experience of consciousness, these seemingly different disciplines rarely come together in open dialogue. It became more evident that we weren’t looking for scientific answers or proof of what spiritual wisdom traditions teach, but rather to expand the questions asked of both science and spirituality. Open-ended questions arise such as: What if space and time are just useful maps and quantum mechanics is pointing us to a deeper reality more mysterious than we can ever imagine? What if science and spirituality, while responding to our collective aspiration to grow and progress, would no longer need to carry the burden of having all the answers? What if we considered our search open-ended, rather then having to arrive at a grand theory of life or final state of enlightenment? What if, while we probe deeper into reality and who we are, we realize that knowledge gathered will always be just a stepping-stone? For information about the 2017 conference in San Jose from Oct. 18 to 22, visit ScienceAndNonduality.com. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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ECO currently collaborates with seven Vermont public schools from preschool to high school, offering year-long programs for students in inquiry-based outdoor learning for up to four hours a week. “We immerse ourselves in nature with a 10-minute hike into the forest,” says program coordinator Melissa Purdy. Students first learn safety protocols and how to set up camp. Introducing skillappropriate tools, preschoolers whittle sticks, third-graders build teepees and lean-tos, and high school students build bridges across streams.

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or youngsters at Tiny Trees Preschool, in Seattle, nature is their classroom—rain or shine; tuition even includes a rain suit and insulated rubber boots. At Schlitz Audubon Nature Preschool, in Milwaukee, children use downed wood to build forts and fires. Students of Vermont’s Educating Children Outdoors (ECO) program use spray bottles of colored water to spell words in the snow.

Forest Schools Based on the publicly funded forest kindergarten model used by Scandinavian countries since 1995, Tiny Trees encompasses seven urban park locations throughout the city, ranging from 15 to 160 acres. With no buildings, playgrounds or commercially produced furniture and 30 percent less overhead, “We can make exceptional education affordable,” remarks CEO Andrew Jay. 44

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“Most of the day is spent exploring the forest. If children see salmon in the stream, we observe them from a bridge, and then search out the headwaters to see where they’re coming from,” explains Jay.

Nature Preschools The launch of Earth Day in 1970 and America’s nature center movement in the 1960s yielded another immersive nature-based model that includes indoor learning. The preschool at the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Designcertified Schlitz Audubon Nature Center includes three nature-focused indoor classrooms and three outdoor areas—two with manmade structures like a slide and picnic tables, and one left completely natural. Founding Director Patti Bailie says the children spend most of their day outside and teachers can take them beyond the play areas to explore 185 acres

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preparation, but the injury rate of outdoor learning is no higher than that of indoor schools. “Children are building risk literacy—they climb trees, but only to safe heights; they step on wet rocks, but learn how to do so without falling,” says Jay. Classrooms without walls work because students have a sense of freedom within reasonable boundaries. “In winter, we dress warmly and do more hiking to generate body heat. We use picnic shelters in heavy rains. Children don’t have anxiety about the future—rain means puddles to splash in and snow means building snowmen,” says Jay.

Developing the Whole Child Outdoor learning naturally creates knowledge of local ecosystems, environmental stewards and a sense of place, but teachers also observe many other developmental benefits.

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At the Magnolia Nature School, at Camp McDowell, in Nauvoo, Alabama, Madeleine Pearce’s agile and surefooted preschoolers can hike three miles. Located in a rural county with a 67 percent poverty rate, the school partners with Head Start to secure tuition-free opportunities for families. Pearce attests how exploring the 1,100-acre property fosters language skills. “With less teacher instruction, children have more time to talk freely with each other.” Instead of loudly calling kids in, Purdy uses bird calls or a drum, which fosters a sense of peace and respect. During daily sit time students observe themselves as a part of nature. “As birds sing and wildlife appears, children see the rewards of quiet and stillness, so self-regulation becomes natural,” agrees Bailie. Bailie sees how children in forest kindergartens express better motor skills, physical development and cognitive abilities than those restricted to traditional playgrounds. Natural playscapes change with the season, are sensoryrich and provide extra oxygen to the

brain—all factors that correlate to brain development. Such benefits are reported in Brain-Based Learning by Eric Jensen, Brain Rules by John J. Medina and the Early Childhood Education Journal. Outdoor preschools also foster microbial exposure, essential for healthy immune system development. “Without this exposure, children are at increased risk for developing allergies, asthma, irritable bowel disease, obesity and diabetes later in life,” says B. Brett Finlay, Ph.D., author of Let Them Eat Dirt, which cites supporting science. Kindergarten readiness is a goal of all preschools, but Pearce doesn’t believe a traditional academic focus is required. “By putting nature first, children are socially and emotionally ready for kindergarten,” she says. “They know how to conquer challenges and are ready to take on academics.” Meredith Montgomery publishes Natural Awakenings of Gulf Coast Alabama/Mississippi (HealthyLiving HealthyPlanet.com).

OUTDOOR PLAY “We are innately connected to nature, but need to provide opportunities to make that connection,” says Patti Bailie, former assistant director of Antioch University’s naturebased Early Childhood certificate program, in Keene, New Hampshire. Here’s how. Get wild at home. Hang bird feeders, grow wildlife-attracting plants, start a compost pile and designate an area of the yard for natural play where kids can dig and the grass isn’t mowed. Explore a forest instead of a playground. Without swing sets and toys, children create imaginative play, build forts and climb trees. Incorporate active transportation into the family routine. Walk, bike or paddle. Rain gear and flashlights enable rainy and after-dark explorations. Join a family nature club. At ChildrenAndNature.org, connect with other families that value and use the natural world for playing, growing and learning via their Natural Families Forum.

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ature journal content is highly personal, ranging from scientific species accounts to wildlife-inspired stories. With just a notebook, pencil and fully engaged senses, nature enthusiasts of all ages can foster observation skills, creativity and outdoor exploration. Prompt open-ended questions. “Nature journals encourage children to ask questions and search for answers,” says Tiny Trees Preschool CEO Andrew Jay, of Seattle. Ask why flowers are blooming, how slugs suddenly appeared and what type of tree a leaf came from. Build upon findings with drawings and notes. Make a sound map. Project Learning Tree, a nationwide environmental education program funded by the American Forest Association, suggests drawing an “X” in the middle of the page to represent where the child is sitting. Then use pictures, shapes or words to show the relative locations of surrounding sounds.

Consider the macro perspective. Vermont’s Outdoor Education Coordinator Melissa Purdy shows students close-up shots of moss or sticks without revealing what the abstract image is. Students note what they observe and wonder as they try to solve the mystery. Alternatively, challenge children to draw their own macro images by looking at an object with a magnifying glass. Find a sit spot. Give children the time and space to write and draw freely in their journal as they sit quietly in nature. “Return to the same spot regularly and see how things have changed,” advises Patti Bailie, a professor of early childhood education at the University of Maine, in Farmington. If kids are too busy exploring and learning while outside, reflections can be captured once they’re back inside, too.

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ow is a good time to buy a solar system and get off the grid. Solar photovoltaic prices have fallen 67 percent in the last five years, reports Alexandra Hobson with the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). It’s a boom period for solar—a record 14.8 gigawatts were installed last year in the U.S. Solar represented 39 percent of all new electric capacity added to the grid in 2016, surpassing natural gas (29 percent) and wind (26 percent). In the first quarter of this year, solar and wind together comprised more than half of all new U.S. power generation. The Solar Investment Tax Credit was extended for five years at the end of 2015, so homeowners and businesses can qualify to deduct 30 percent of the installed cost from their federal taxes. Also, there’s no upper limit on the prices for the qualifying panels. There are 1.3 million solar systems in the U.S. now, with a new one added every 84 seconds. Some 260,000 people currently work in the industry, double the figure of 2012. California is the leader in installed capacity, followed by North Carolina, Arizona, Nevada, New Jersey, Massachusetts and Utah.

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In 2016, the average residential solar system produced seven kilowatts, at an average installed cost of $3.06 per watt, according to Hobson. A system costing just over $21,000 before taking the income tax credit yields a final net cost of $15,000. “It’s a perfect marriage for residential customers,” says Bill Ellard, an energy economist with the American Solar Energy Society (ASES). “The systems will produce electricity for about five cents per kilowatt-hour year-round compared to the average electric price of 10.34 cents per kilowatt hour tracked in March 2017.” New solar panel designs coming online mean even greater savings. Panels with built-in micro-inverters are cutting home installation costs for large central units (although their long-term, all-weather durability isn’t clear yet). A breakthrough at Japan’s Kobe University means single solar cells could achieve 50 percent efficiency, up from the 30 percent formerly accepted as the upper limit. Ugly panel frames may also be a thing of the past. More aesthetically pleasing frameless panels are expected this year from big players like SolarWorld, Canadian Solar and Trina Solar, with adapted mounting hardware. Producers like Prism Solar and DSM Advanced Surfaces are also working

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

Jim Motavalli is an author, freelance journalist and speaker specializing in clean automotive and other environmental topics. He lives in Fairfield, CT. Connect at JimMotavalli.com.

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For an average household electric load of 600 kilowatt-hours per month, for example, a daily dose of five hours of direct sunlight and four-kilowatt system will likely meet demand. For households with higher usage, especially in the South and West, bigger installations are the norm. “Solar system sizes have been growing fairly steadily as the price has come down,” Hobson notes. Thanks to Google Earth, solar installers usually know if a property has the right conditions; avoiding the fee for an onsite inspection. Houses with a southern orientation within 40 degrees of direct southern exposure are golden. Those with flat roofs work well because the panels can be tilted for maximum effect. Adjustable panels can also be adapted to the best angle per season. Panels can’t be in shade for a significant part of the day. Rooftop installers can work around vent pipes, skylights and chimneys. If major obstructions are a problem, ASES suggests a ground-mounted array or solar pergola, a freestanding wooden frame to mount panels. Solar systems heat swimming pools, too, offering huge operational savings over conventional heaters. They start at around $3,500 and average $5,500, compared to an average $2,664 for a fossil-fuel heater, reports HomeAdvisor.com. Determine if a state has net metering laws, which make it easy to sell excess power from a whole-home system back to the grid. Check for local tax subsidies on top of the federal 30 percent. The beauty of solar is that once the system is in place, operating costs are negligible. The lifespan of today’s panels is two decades and the payback is just two to three years.

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on frameless clear panels, with cells bound between panes of glass. These attractive clear panels are highly resistant to fire and corrosion. Tesla, which recently acquired SolarCity, is marketing tempered glass photovoltaic shingles that integrate with tile roofing materials to make the installation nearly undetectable. Tesla claims they’re three times as strong as standard roof shingles and guarantees them for the life of the house.

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Fluoride Alert Excess in Food and Tap Water Harms Pets by Karen Becker

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n 2009, an Environmental Working Group (EWG) study found that bone meal and animal byproducts in eight of 10 major national dog food brands contain fluoride in amounts between 1.6 and 2.5 times higher than the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommended maximum dose in drinking water. Some fluoride from tap water used in the manufacturing of pet food contributes to this. Olga Naidenko, Ph.D., lead researcher of the study, remarks, “A failed regulatory system and suspect practices by some in the pet food industry puts countless dogs at risk of ingesting excessive fluoride.” Fluoride occurs naturally in rocks, soil and thus some food plants and water supplies. More enters food via use of fluoride-based pesticides and commercial processing facilities. The EWG advises that two-thirds of all Americans, along with pets

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and farm animals, are exposed to artificially fluoridated tap water.

Fluoride Dangers to Humans While fluoride exposure hasn’t been studied in dogs or cats, according to Dr. Joseph Mercola, ample research points to the dangers of fluoride to human health, including: n Arthritis n Bone cancer (osteosarcoma) n Bone fractures n Brain damage and lowered IQ n Damaged sperm and increased infertility n Deactivation of 62 enzymes n Dementia n Disrupted immune system n Disrupted synthesis of collagen n Genetic damage and cell death n Hyperactivity and/or lethargy

Fluoride Dangers to Canines Dogs are at substantial long-term risk for exposure to unacceptably high levels of fluoride. They are, for example, at significantly higher probability for bone cancer than humans, with more than 8,000 cases diagnosed each year in the U.S., compared with about 900 human cases. According to the EWG, a dog drinking normal amounts of tap water would be exposed to 0.05 to 0.1 milligram (mg) of fluoride per kilogram (kg) of body weight daily. A 10-pound puppy that daily eats about a cup of dog food would ingest approximately 0.25 mg fluoride per kg body weight a day, based on average fluoride content in the eight contaminated brands it tested. Altogether, the puppy could be exposed to 3.5 times more fluoride than the EPA allows in drinking water. Large breed puppies may be exposed to even more fluoride due to higher water intake. Whatever the size and the appetite of a dog, combined fluoride exposure from food and water can easily become unsafe. Eating the same food every day, they may be constantly consuming more fluoride than is healthy for normal growth, leading to health problems and higher veterinary bills later in life.

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n Impaired sleep (inhibits melatonin produced by the pineal gland) n Increased lead absorption n Increased tumor and cancer rate n Inhibited formation of antibodies n Lowered thyroid function n Muscle disorders

Fox suggests a good bone meal substitute might be fossilized oyster shell, dolomite or a synthesized or refined calcium supplement like calcium citrate, ascorbate, stearate or gluconate. Or, consider a pure tricalcium and dicalcium phosphate, blended with magnesium. Fox attests that bones from longer-lived food animals such as dairy cows, laying hens and breeding stock likely contain higher levels of fluoride than shorter-lived animals like chickens, calves and lambs. In his article “Fluoride in Pet Food: A Serious Health Risk for Both Dogs and Cats?” he writes: “Fluorides accumulate in farmed animals over time from phosphate fertilizers, phosphate supplements, bone meal and fish meal supplements and pesticide and industrial-pollutioncontaminated pastures and animal feed. The bones, fins, gills and scales of fish are often high in fluoride.” He recommends raw food diets that avoid ground bone from older animals like beef cattle and adult sheep. Dr. Karen Becker is a proactive and integrative veterinarian in the Chicago area, consults internationally and writes Mercola Healthy Pets (HealthyPets. Mercola.com).

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The EWG recommends owners purchase pet foods free of bone meal and other meals made from animal byproducts. It also suggests that government set fluoride limits in pet food that protect both puppies and large breeds most at risk for bone cancer. Dr. Michael W. Fox, an internationally recognized veterinarian and former vice president of the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International, recommends providing pets with fluoride-free water; spring water or reverse osmosis filtered water also works well. In preparing homemade food for a pet, make sure any added bone meal is free of fluoride and lead. Ethical bone meal producers will test for these contaminants; verify with the source.

Fluoride-Free Feeding Tips n In homemade food preparation, avoid Teflon-coated pans, which may increase the fluoride levels in food. n Avoid cooking with fluoridated water, which concentrates fluoride in the food. n Avoid toothpaste or oral rinses intended for humans, to brush canine teeth. Dental health products made for pets are fluoride-free. natural awakenings

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LICORICE

Offering the best of integrative Eastern and Western Medicine.

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

William H. Stager, DO, MS, FACOFP Clinical Assoc. Professor, Dept. Family Medicine, NSUCOM Clinical Asst. Professor, Dept. Family Medicine, LECOM

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

icorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) is the rhizome (root or stem) of a plant that is native to southern and central Europe, Egypt, and Asia. It gets the name we use from the Greek “glyks” (sweet) and “rhiza” (root). The Chinese call it “gan cao” (sweet grass); French – regliss; German – lakritze; Italian – liquirizia; and Spanish – regaliz. The plant is an herbaceous perennial, a shrubby, 4-5 foot tall, woody-rooted bean plant with feathery leaves and light blue to violet flowers. The medicinal parts are the dried roots and rhizomes. It is extensively cultivated in Russia, Spain, other parts of Europe and Asia, and India. There are several varieties of Glycyrrhiza, found in different regions, with variations of flavor. The main biochemical of licorice is glycyrrhizic acid, which is a large molecule containing two sugar moieties or parts plus a steroid–like part. Glycyrrhizic acid is the source of its sweetness, which is somewhere between 50-150 times sweeter than sugar. Licorice has a medicinal and highly aromatic bouquet, with a sweet flavor, similar to anise, and has a slightly bitter and salty aftertaste, which, when chewed, seems to get sweeter and sweeter. Licorice has been used for thousands of years for a variety of purposes, though its most popular use has been as a sweetener or sweet candy itself. Ancient Chinese, Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, and Indians all used licorice for flavor and medicinal purposes. Even King Tutankhamen was buried with a supply of it along with all his other gold and necessities. It was cultivated in more recent times (since the 16th century) in England by the Dominican monks in Pontefract, Yorkshire, where the confectionery trade began, and Pontefract cakes are still a favorite. Licorice candy actually has less than 2% natural licorice extract in it, usually taking its flavor from anise or a synthetic substitute. Probably 90% of all licorice goes to – can you believe it? – the tobacco industry, where it is used to flavor our socially acceptable poisonous and cancerous tobacco products (yes, I’ll be blunt – tobacco should be banned forever – and what a waste of licorice).

Licorice has many ancient and modern uses:

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Flavoring in candy, gum, cough drops, syrups, tonics, laxatives, beers, frozen dairy desserts, gelatins, puddings, cakes, fruit juices, herbal teas, meat products, etc. Source of magnesium, silicon, vitamin E, B vitamins, some trace elements Colon cleanser, laxative, reduces gas Strengthens the lungs Strengthens the adrenal glands

• Treats stomach and intestinal ulcers, lowers stomach acid, coats the stomach with a protective gel • Diuretic • Relieves arthritis, anti-inflammatory • Regulates low blood sugar • Treats Addison’s disease, a disease of cortisol deficiency • Mild estrogenic effects, treats symptoms of menopause such as night sweats • Regulates menstruation, relieves menstrual cramps • Cough suppressant, sore throat, upper respiratory infections, expectorant • In Chinese medicine it tonifies Spleen chi, strengthens chi and blood, moistens the Lungs and treats coughs, antispasmotic, moderates and harmonizes the characteristics of other herbs • Anticancer – given intravenously, has prevented the development of hepatocellular cancer in patients with chronic hepatitis C, has antitumor activity in animals • SARS – severe acute respiratory syndrome – it has potent antiviral activity in vitro (in the lab) • Antibacterial/antifungal/antiviral effects: has antibacterial effects on methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), induces CD4 T cells (immune cells), stimulates interferon gamma produced by T cells, has activity against Candida albicans (fungus), Herpes simplex virus type 1, suppresses the secretion of Hepatitis B virus surface antigens, antiviral activity against cytomegalovirus, and inhibits replication of HIV cells • Antioxidant activity • Headaches

Contraindications: cholestatic diseases of the liver, cirrhosis of the liver renal insufficiency, diabetes mellitus, hypertonic neuromuscular disorders, arrhythmias, hypertension, low potassium levels, pregnancy, and breastfeeding. Adverse effects: salt retention, hypertension, edema, allergic reactions, spasms, low potassium, dizziness, headaches, cardiac complaints, pseudohyperaldosteronism, hypercortisolism, muscular weakness, weight gain, and decreased testosterone. Drug interactions: do not take with – antihypertensives, antiarrhythmics (procainamide, quinidine), anticoagulants, antiplatelet agents, heparin, thrombolytics, antidiabetics, oral contraceptives, corticosteroids, digoxin, diuretics, insulin, estrogen, laxatives, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, potassium, and testosterone. Dosage: licorice comes in teas, powders, extracts for infusions, liquid, and solid forms. Licorice should not be used for more than 4-6 weeks because of its many possible adverse effects. Dosage is approximately 5-15 grams of the root, equivalent to 200-600 mg of glycyrrhizin. Overdosage (over 20 g per day) can result in the adverse effects mentioned above. William H. Stager, DO, MS, MPH, FA MA, FAAO, FACOFPAOBNMM Board Certified: Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine/Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine. AOBFP Board Certified: Family Medicine. Medical Acupuncture. Clinical Professor, Department of Family Medicine, NSUCOM. Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Family Medicine, LECOM Medical Director, Flagler Institute for Rehabilitation, Inc. 311 Golf Road, Suite 1100, West Palm Beach, FL 33407 Tel. 561-832-1894, Fax 561-832-1590.

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HOW TO RAISE AN OPTIMIST

homas Paine once said “These are times that try men’s souls.” Nothing more appropriate could be said right now. Fear and violence seem to be the driving force behind the actions of many these days and feeling stressed has become the rule rather than the exception. And with good reason, as it appears there is much to be afraid of. I’m betting if you look around, you’ll notice more people being inundated with challenges as never before: loss of a job, family and health challenges or even unexpected death. I could talk about how we, as a whole, contribute to these problematic times, but my guess is you already know that. For years I have been focused on our youth. I’ve said repeatedly that we must pay close attention and treat with great care, these young souls who are the custodians of our future. Granted, when life seems to be dealing out one blow after another, it’s easy to let the cloud of pessimism get the best of us. Before we know it, and without perhaps realizing it, that cloud has overshadowed our day to day attitude and decisions. And you know that with all the different social media outlets, kids are inundated with tragedy and misfortune. OPTIMISM STARTS AT HOME As parents and as your child’s first teacher, it’s your job to be a role

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model of how to maintain an optimistic attitude during times of struggle. We want our children to venture out into the world with faith in themselves and optimism that things can get better. And statistics show that a depressed, angry, negative parent will leave a lasting imprint upon a child’s emotional outlook in life, and can lead that child to a life of low self esteem, self doubt and depression. On the other hand, parents who display healthy optimism tend to raise children who believe they can be successful, have better coping skills, fewer illnesses and even live longer. Here are four tips on how to raise a child who will thrive in any situation. 1. Be Real When kids are struggling with some new study or sport, you will often hear them exclaim: “I’m terrible at math” or “I can’t draw” or “I suck at sports.” Our first impulse is to rush in with false praise. Kids see right through this and we only discourage them from sharing their fears and struggles with us. To help change your child’s perspective, let them know that any new study or sport can be challenging to learn at first. Encourage them to be patient with themselves. You can also remind them of other skills they’ve learned that took time to master.

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2. Allow Your Child To Make Mistakes Watching your child make mistakes is painful, yet we know we learn important lessons from our mistakes. Unfortunately, children often associate mistakes with shame. Allowing your children to take appropriate risks or make decisions on their own (unless there is impending danger) is an important part of their development as healthy adults. When a situation results in a way they did not anticipate, help them to “flip the switch” by asking them what positive thing they learned from that experience. Asking them “what would you say to your best friend if this happened to them” helps them to have compassion for themselves, encourages their critical thinking skills and their ability to see the situation in a different and a more positive way. 3. Allow Your Child To Experience Success. Entrusting children to complete tasks makes them feel capable. Giving your child age-appropriate tasks around the house and then praising their efforts supports their self esteem. 4. Above All, Quit Complaining. As a parent, it is your responsibility to monitor your own negative thoughts and words. Saying things such as “I’m always running late” or “I never have enough time” encourages negative thinking in your child. On the other hand saying

“I’m learning how to manage my time better” demonstrates to your children how to focus on solutions rather than problems. Of course there are times when you simply have a “really bad day” and to show weakness, sadness or pessimism is normal. The goal is to allow your children to see how you process painful or disappointing situations in a positive way, despite the challenges, and how they too can thrive regardless of what life throws at them. Michele Landers is a Board Certified Life Purpose Coach and Hypnotherapist, Professional Numerologist and Author. Michele is a recurring coach on NBC’s WPTV Channel 5 with John Favole and Roxanne Stein. For more information about Michele and her children’s programs, check out the Calendar of Events and her ad in the Community section of this magazine.

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Sunday, September 17th Royal Palm Beach, FL Ages 9-13 • 10am -1pm • Cost: 37$

itnessing the turmoil and need for better communication in our world has inspired me to create a workshop just for kids. When children develop good selfesteem they can survive and thrive within the ups and downs of life. They take responsibility for their actions, their self esteem soars (not their ego!) and they find no need to blame or attack others or the world for their problems. If you have children or grandchildren I encourage you to have them attend this fun and powerful workshop where kids will: • Learn how to recognize and deal with peer pressure, stress and anxiety • Learn how to deal with bullies and cyber bullies • Identify personal qualities and strengths & build self confidence • Learn Mindfulness Meditation • Improve Problem solving skills Includes games, crafts & light healthy snacks. MUST RSVP! Please indicate any food allergies. Directions supplied upon payment. Text or call 954-444-6955 for info.

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FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 1 Meditation Every Day at 12:30 @ Yoga Journey Studio, 1950 Glades Road, Boca Raton in the Wyndam Hotel (5th floor). Monday through Friday. 30 minutes of blissful breath work, mantra and relaxation. Investment $10 www.yogajourney.com\ Private Intuitive/Psychic Readings w/Countess Nadia Starella Schedule a one-on-one, in-person, private session with gifted Psychic Countess Nadia Starella. She is an enlightenment facilitator, romance counselor and charismatic speaker! 2-6PM Cost 15 min/$35, 30 min/$60, 45 min/$85, 60 min/$110 The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or info call 561-630-2280.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 2 Private Intuitive Readings w/Silana Noel Do you desire to transcend limiting thoughts, patterns, and beliefs that prevent you from living your Life Purpose?. Silana is adept at reading your spiritual “DNA blueprint”.. 11-3PM Cost 15 min/$35, 30 min/$60, 45 min/$85, 60 min/$110 The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or info call 561-630-2280. FLORIDA AUDOBON SOCIETY - 7a-12p STA-1E, Easy/Drive, Advance registration is required; see website for details. (Dan O'Malley) www.auduboneverglades.org Yoga in the Park with The Yoga Journey Team. Sanborn Square Park, Federal Hwy, Downtown Boca Raton 9 - 10 am. Free Weekly Community Yoga Event. www.yogajourney.com

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 3 Center for Spiritual Living Palm Beaches Sundays: Meditation 10:00 am, Talk and Discussion 10:30 am, Affirmative Prayer 11:30 am. Find connection, belonging and purpose. Discover and share real and lasting solutions to personal and collective challenges of today. Be a part of the change! GreenWise Community Room, Upstairs, 11231 Legacy Ave, Palm Beach Gardens www.cslpalmbeaches.org 561-676-7997. A COURSE IN MIRACLES Study Group at Unity of the Palm Beaches 9:30 - 10:30 am A Course in Miracles is a complete self-study spiritual thought system.. The Course thus focuses on the healing of relationships and making them holy. Facilitator Lynnette Colvin uses the Third Edition of A Course in Miracles book to assist students in practicing the principles set forth in the Course. Group is open to everyone. Located in Temple Israel, 1901 N Flagler Dr., West Palm Beach, FL 33407 (561)833-6483 GENTLE, ORGANIC YOGA - Experience in this class the free flow of the energy in your body as Nice guides

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you through yoga poses with the intention of allowing you to explore at your own pace. In a non- intimidating and safe environment, accessible to all, no matter what style or level of your practice, your shape or size. By Donation Class is Lead by Nice Polido. 11:30 am – 1:30 pm at Greenlands Variety Store - 2000 N Federal Hwy, Delray Beach By Donation Hosted by Nice Polido 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 you with their talent. We offer a Youth Program for children and teens. Food and fellowship follow the service in our social hall. Services are held in the beautiful sanctuary at 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.

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 5 ALL DAY EVENT - Are you a fabulous 55 or more? Every Tuesday - All Day / receive 10% off your entire order! Tuesdays are so much fun at Nutrition Smart! Receives discounts, tasters are endless, & FREE Vitamin Consultations with our in house CNC, Kim Butler. Please call for appointment (561)694-0644 (Bring supplement bottles with you to appointment). 4155 Northlake Blvd. Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410-www.nutritionsmart.com. Transformational Breath® w/Jamar Join us for a profound and deeply moving process that helps integrate, re-program and release negative beliefs or behaviors, replacing them with new feelings of passion, joy and hope.. 6:30-8:30PM Cost $40 or $35 by 9/4 The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or information call 561-630-2280. Tai Chi & Chi Gong with Dr. Keith Cini at 12-1pm, at Agape Healing Arts Health & Wellness Center, 385 Tequesta Drive Suite 4, Tequesta Fl 33469. 561-762-4273. www.AgapeHealingArts.com Tai Chi and qigong are two mind-body practices that originated in ancient China. . Sign up any time for a Revolving packages of 4 week commitment $60 Must pre-register.

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 6 Nutrition Smart Palm Beach Gardens - ALL DAY - Join our text club & receive $5.00 off $35.00 instantly!! Text SMART to 90822. Original Dr. Vodder® Manual Lymph DrainageBasic Course September 6th thru 10th Wed.-Sun. 9am6pmThis 40 hour intensive Basic Course prepares the student for advanced courses leading to certification by the Dr. Vodder Schools in Austria and North America as

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an MLD/CDT therapist. In this course, you will learn the four basic movements of MLD and their application in routines effective in treating all nine parts of the body (neck, face, arm, leg, nape, back, buttocks, chest, including breast, and abdomen).A thorough introduction to MLD theory will be presentedBe prepared for an intensive, fast-paced class.40 CEs – Fla. Massage Therapist & NCBTMB Prerequisite: Professional Healthcare License or 500 hours massage school training. Family Yoga All ages welcome w/Lexi Hidalgo - Join us for Family Yoga- This class will be instructed by Lexi Hidalgo. She is one of the youngest in the country with her yoga certification Lexi’s teaches a Vinyasa yoga, the movements flow together and are dance likeStudents will journey their self- exploration, and tools to handle stress, anger, anxiety, depression and other challenges kids & teens face. All levels are Welcomed. Wednesday, September 6, 13, 20, 27th - 5:45pm. Greenlands Variety Store - 2000 N Federal Hwy, Delray Beach - in the big room upstairs. By donation. Bring a yoga mat 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.. Write a list of intentions and bring it with you. Bring your drum or rattles if you have them (although you don’t need a drum or any experience to attend). Be prepared to stay for the full ceremony. 6:45 - 9:00 PM, $22 prepaid, $27 at the door, non-refundable. Prepayment closes at 5pm the day of the event. Maximum 25 people. The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www.thecrystalgarden.com. Call 561-369-2836 to attend.

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 7 UNITY of the PALM BEACHES - '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. Join Rev. Taylor Stevens every Thursday from 11:15 am-12:00 pm. Love Donation accepted. Held in the Prayer Chapel upstairs at Temple Israel, 1901 N Flagler Dr., West Palm Beach, FL 33407 (561) 833-6483 www.unitypalmbeach.com Learn How to Communicate With Loved Ones on the Other Side w/Joan Balarezo Passeggio, Internationally Known 5th Generation Psychic/Medium How can we be more open to receive messages from SpiritLearn techniques that will allow you to communicate with beings on the other side and spirit beings.. 6:30-8:30PM Cost $30 or $25 by 9/6 The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or info call 561-630-2280. CLEMATIS BY NIGHT Free Weekly Concert Series Every Thursday; 6-9 p.m. FREE - Roots Shakedown (Reggae) www.rootsshakedown.com/ Roots Shakedown creates their own blend of rock, reggae, and dub. They have shared the stage with Inner Circle, Third World, Katchafire, The Movement, Tribal Seeds, Passafire, The Expanders, Spam All-Stars, and The Supervillains. Their first EP, Mash Up The Sound, was released in 2010.

That five-track cd has captured listeners internationally and can be heard streaming online with Pandora Radio and Spotify. Be on the lookout for Roots Shakedown’s full-length album which is currently in production. For more information, please visit Wpb.org/events, call (561) 822-1515 or follow the City of West Palm Beach on Facebook @CityofWPB, on Twitter @westpalmbch or on Instagram @westpalmbch.

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 8 SCREEN ON THE GREEN - 8 - 11 pm FREE - Beauty and the Beast 2017 version, rated PG A tale as old as time will come to life on the lawn in September, as the City of West Palm Beach shows the most recent version of the beloved “Beauty and the Beast.” Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs to this theater under the stars. For more information, please visit Wpb.org/ events, call (561) 822-1515 or follow the City of West Palm Beach on Facebook @CityofWPB, on Twitter @ westpalmbch or on Instagram @westpalmbch. Sonic Soul Experience on the Full Moon. Sound. Breath. Movement. Blind-folded Trance Dancing w/ Sunny Arfa Discover the healing powers of creating sound vibrational currents within your body and raising the vibration with external sound waves with two Gongs and crystal singing bowls. Breath-work, Kundalini Technology and Guided Meditations will leave you floating and full of Joy, Happiness, and Bliss. Sunny is an Educator, Speaker, Spiritual Advisor, and Life Transformational Coach. Sunny provides many tools for both Spirit and Chakra Activation. meditatewithsunny.com. 7-9PM Cost $40 or $35 by 9/7 The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or information call 561-630-2280.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 9 Yoga in the Park with The Yoga Journey Team. Sanborn Square Park, Federal Hwy, Downtown Boca Raton 9 - 10 am. Free Weekly Community Yoga Event. www.yogajourney.com Community HU Song HU, a love song to God, is a gift to the world. Tune into its many blessings and experience divine love. 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 Private Intuitive/Psychic Readings w/Kristina Angelgate Kristina connects with your deceased loved ones, pets, angels, archangels & spirit guides in order to guide you through your life's challenges. Kristina is a powerful medium who predicts down to the dates, days & months of future events. Her mission and passion in life are to heal those who are open and receptive to unconditional love. 12-4PM Cost 15 min/$35, 30 min/$60, 45 min/$85, 60 min/$110 The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more info call 561-630-2280. 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.

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 10 Yin Yoga + Chakra Release with Jennifer Cruz Sloan 4-6pm @ Yoga Journey Studio, 1950 Glades Road, Boca Raton in the Wyndam Hotel (5th floor). In this two-hour experience, you’ll be guided through breath, meditative movement and aromatherapy as a means to explore the seven chakras of the body. . Come prepared to release the stories you’ve been holding onto and emerge transformed. Investment - $45 www.yogajourney.com A COURSE IN MIRACLES Study Group at Unity of the Palm Beaches 9:30 - 10:30 am A Course in Miracles is a complete self-study spiritual thought system. The Course thus focuses on the healing of relationships and making them holy. Facilitator Lynnette Colvin uses the Third Edition of A Course in Miracles book to assist students in practicing the principles set forth in the Course. Group is open to everyone. Located in Temple Israel, 1901 N Flagler Dr., West Palm Beach, FL 33407 (561)833-6483 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. We offer a Youth Program for children and teens. Food and fellowship follow the service in our social hall. Services are held in the beautiful sanctuary at 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. Transformational Breath® Seminar – A Week of Personal Transformation w/Jamar, Christine Edwards, & Staff Experience a week like none other: Daily Breathing Sessions * Toning & Sound Healing * Breath And Movement * Byron Katie’s “The Work” * Fountain Of Youth Postures * Breathing Analysis * Abundance Program * Dyadic Soul Communication * Forgiveness Exercise * Focusing, Entrainment, & Unveiling Exercises * Water Breathing * Fun Break States * Advanced Breaths To Access Higher States Of Consciousness * Manual & Journal Included .. ! This course is the first step in becoming certified in one of the most powerful self-healing modalities in the world today. Jamar is a certified “Inner Awakening” Yoga instructor, Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy practitioner, Meditation teacher, Life-Support facilitator, Transformational Breath® Senior Trainer, Pranic Energy Healer, and Enlightenment Master. Cost $1,500 or $1,425 by 8/11 The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more info call 561-630-2280. GENTLE, ORGANIC YOGA - Experience in this class the free flow of the energy in your body as Nice guides you through yoga poses with the intention of allowing you to explore at your own pace. She teaches in a gentle yet deep manner, without rigidity nor intensity but with empowerment and playfulness. In a non- intimidating and safe environment, accessible to all, no matter what style or level of your practice, your shape or size. By Donation Class is Lead by Nice Polido. 11:30 am – 1:30

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MONDAY SEPTEMBER 11 GUIDED MEDITATION: STRESS RELIEF AND DIVINE CONNECTION with Margaret Ann Lembo. Come experience a peaceful guided meditation to release stress and find inner peace 6:00 - 6:30 PM, $5.00 suggested “love offering” per event, at The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www.thecrystalgarden.com. Call 561-369-2836 to attend. AGAPE COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE - 12-1pm at Agape Healing Arts Health & Wellness Center, 385 Tequesta Drive Suite 4, Tequesta Fl 33469. 561-7624273 www.AgapeHealingArts.com The mission of AGAPE Community Acupuncture is to make acupuncture accessible to EVERYBODY. We provide acupuncture treatments in a warm and welcoming community setting at a cost that you help determine. We use a sliding scale of $20 - $50 per treatment. You decide what you can afford. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY so register on line or give us a call. Lymphatic Therapy: The Ultimate Detox Free Lecture 6-7pm Tunies-Natural Grocery & Vitamin Market 5651 Coral Ridge Dr, Coral Springs, FL 33076Liz Olivas, from The Therapeutic Alternative in Boca Raton, will share why Lymphatic Therapy is the ultimate way to decongest and cleanse your body from the inside out!

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WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 13 Family Yoga All ages welcome w/Lexi Hidalgo - Join us for Family Yoga- This class will be instructed by Lexi Hidalgo. She is one of the youngest in the country with her yoga certification. Wednesdays September 6, 13, 20, 27th Lexi’s teaches a Vinyasa yoga, the movements flow together and are dance likeStudents will journey their self- exploration, and tools to handle stress, anger, anxiety, depression and other challenges kids & teens face. All levels are Welcomed. Wednesday, September 6, 13, 20, 27th - 5:45pm. Greenlands Variety Store - 2000 N Federal Hwy, Delray Beach - in the big room upstairs. By donation. Bring a yoga mat FLORIDA AUDOBON SOCIETY 8a-10a Seacrest Scrub, Moderately difficult walk, having improved trail with dirt & uneven surfaces. This is a medium distance walk, 1 - 1 1/2 miles. (Sue Young) www.auduboneverglades.org Private Intuitive/Psychic Readings w/Mary Catherine (Caterina) Casto As a NATIONAL, fourth generation psychic with all forms of intuition, Caterina answers your questions accurately, provides insight and guidance about…you, your loved ones and your LIFE!. In 2004 she was honored as BEST Psychological therapist at Fifth Street Counseling. Caterina’s PROVEN program “8 Weeks To “BLISS” has been invited on NBC TV and is termed LIFE CHANGING! 2-6PM Cost 15 min/$35, 30 min/$60, 45 min/$85, 60 min/$110 The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more info call 561-630-2280. Feeling Tired, Wired, or Worn Out? 6 PM - 8 PM. Free workshop. Got stress? Got symptoms like insomnia, fatigue, and weight gain? Find out how stress impacts your body and hormonal health and what you can do about it naturally. Co-sponsored by Lisa LeVerrier, Certified Wellness Coach, FDN-P®, and Life First Chiropractic. Call 954-941-4000 to reserve your spot!. Life First Chiropractic, 1436 E. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach, FL 33060, Lisa LeVerrier, 954-695-3168.

Tai Chi & Chi Gong with Dr. Keith Cini - Wednesday at 12-1pm, at Agape Healing Arts Health & Wellness Center,385 Tequesta Drive Suite 4, Tequesta Fl 33469. 561-762-4273 www.AgapeHealingArts.com Tai Chi and qigong are two mind-body practices that originated in ancient China. . Sign up any time for a Revolving packages of 4 week commitment $60 Must pre-register.

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 14 “ECK Wisdom on Solving Problems” Free Spiritual Café at 6:30 pm on Thursday, September 14th 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 info 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— The Path of Spiritual Freedom visit www.eckankar.org. UNITY of the PALM BEACHES observes the 24th Annual Unity World Day of Prayer - Times of great change challenge us to find our center in the midst of seeming chaos. Be Peace … Do Peace. Silent Unity® invites you to join us for the 24th annual Unity World Day of Prayer, Together we affirm: I am peace in the midst of all matters! Unity of the Palm Beaches will begin our 2017 Observance of Unity World Day of Prayer 7:00 pm Please join Rev. Taylor and other committed Prayers as we begin the expansion of consciousness on this eve of World Day of Prayer. I AM Peace in the Midst: A PEACE THAT MATTERS. Please check our website www.unitypalmbeach.com for schedule. Unity of the Palm Beaches will observe World Day of Prayer with an opening service at 9:00 am, hourly prayer vigils and a closing ceremony at 7:00 pm. Check our website for complete schedule – www.unitypalmbeach.com Iintroducing Dr. Alessandra Colon: 6:00pm - This workshop is the first in a 2-part program that motivates attendees to make minor changes that deliver maximum results. It offers a unique opportunity to understand the physiological and psychological components of energy: What CREATES abundant energy and what ROBS us of it? How can this lead to your SUCCESS? Limited Availability! Don’t Hesitate to Reserve your seat: 561-6940644. 4155 Northlake Blvd. Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410-www.nutritionsmart.com UNITY of the PALM BEACHES - '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 feltsense gratitude. Join Rev. Taylor Stevens every Thursday from 11:15 am-12:00 pm. Love Donation accepted. Held in the Prayer Chapel upstairs at Temple Israel, 1901 N Flagler Dr., West Palm Beach, FL 33407 (561) 833-6483 www.unitypalmbeach.com CLEMATIS BY NIGHT - Free Weekly Concert Series - Every Thursday; 6-9 p.m. FREE West Palm Beach Waterfront - West Palm’s favorite Thursday night tradition. During Clematis by Night, guests will enjoy live music, food and drink specials and the hottest local social scene, creating an unmatched seaside happy hour setting. For more information, please visit Wpb.org/events, call (561) 822-1515 or follow the City of West Palm Beach on Facebook @CityofWPB, on Twitter @westpalmbch or on Instagram @westpalmbch. Chemradery (Pop-Rock/Soul) www.chemradery.com - Chemradery

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 15 Raw JUCE & Yoga Journey Studio with Courtney Mitchell team up to present Raw Yoga on the Third Friday of the month at Raw JUCE East Federal Hwy, Boca Raton on the rooftop 6-7:30 pm with Courtney Mitchell and DJ Sal Vecchio www.yogajourney.com Private Intuitive/Psychic Readings w/Lori Chadwick Make an enchanted appointment with Lori. She is the former owner of the Witch’s Hat located in Royal Palm Beach, Fl. She has been a Tarot reader for 20 years occasionally using her mediumship to guide her. Lori specializes in BUSINESS prosperity, in bringing LOVE and HARMONY to Lori has the distinction of being a 5th generation WICCA high priestess. 11-4PM Cost 15 min/$35, 30 min/$60, 45 min/$85, 60 min/$110 The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more info call 561-630-2280.

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Mat Matterz - Get Grounded with MaryAnn MorganFried 12-2pm @ Yoga Journey Studio, 1950 Glades Road, Boca Raton in the Wyndam Hotel (5th floor). Discover what is truly important for you! A 2-hour workshop focusing on Vinyasa, creating movement and authenticity. ed. This workshop caters to students and teachers with a desire to continue to learn about the chakras. Take from your mat, apply to your life! Investment - $45 www.yogajourney.com FLORIDA AUDOBON SOCIETY Sept 16 Sat 8a-10a Frenchman's Forest, Moderately difficult walk, having improved trail with dirt & uneven surfaces. This is a medium distance walk, 1 - 1 1/2 miles. (Melanie & Steve Garcia)www.auduboneverglades.org Joseph ‘Man of God’ Day of Transformation w/Joseph LoBrutto - Those who have met Joseph confirm that God is working through him as a medium, spiritual healer, and channel of the sacred. Today many have experienced the miraculous healing of major diseases, emotional and physical trauma, depression, and addictions and have received spiritual balance for healthy mind, body and soul. 1-7:30pm Package Special for All Day Events $99. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more info call 561630-2280. First Event (Joseph of God) Divine Energy Healing Gathering: Joseph LoBrutto, known as a Spiritual Healing Medium working in the vibration of John of God of Brazil, will present a powerful group healing session where group members are guided to receive healing as well as spiritual balance for healthy mind, body and soul. 1-2:30PM Cost $45 or $35 by 9/15 Second Event (Joseph of God) Messages from the Ascended Masters: 3:30-5PM Cost $45 or $35 by 9/15. Third Event (Joseph of God) Speaking to Heaven Mediumship Event: Witness Joseph’s outstanding demonstration of his Evidential Mediumship style as often seen on TV! During his gallery he brings through clear evidence about your loved ones in spirit, often clarifying questions you might have had since their transition. 6PM-7:30PM Cost $55 or $45 by 9/15

SUNDAY ON THE WATERFRONT - 7 pm FREE at Meyer Amphitheatre, 105 Evernia St. West Palm Beach, FL 33401 "Purple Masquerade” (Prince Tribute) https://www.facebook.com/Purple-MasqueradeTn-1642799932653015/ Purple Masquerade is a high-performance tribute celebration of the musical icon known as "Prince". For more info, please visit Wpb.org/events, call (561) 822-1515 or follow the City of West Palm Beach on Facebook @ CityofWPB, on Twitter @westpalmbch or on Instagram @westpalmbch. SUNDAY SERVICE at Unity of the Palm Beaches. Senior Minister Rev. Taylor E. Stevens' uplifting sermons

Soul Journeys for Guidance and Empowerment w/Paula Klempay Shamanic journeys are journeys of the soul. Rhythm and intent carry us into the unseen worlds for wisdom, healing and insight. In this highly experiential workshop, you will journey to the upper world to receive healing energy or All are welcome. See www.SpiritandEnergyHealing.net for more info about Paula and her work. 4-6PM Cost $30 or $25 by 9/16 The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter. com. To register or info call 561-630-2280.

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A COURSE IN MIRACLES Study Group at Unity of the Palm Beaches 9:30 - 10:30 am. A Course in Miracles is a complete self-study spiritual thought system. As a three-volume curriculum consisting of a Text, Workbook for Students, and Manual for Teachers. Facilitator Lynnette Colvin uses the Third Edition of A Course in Miracles book to assist students in practicing the principles set forth in the Course. Group is open to everyone. Located in Temple Israel, 1901 N Flagler Dr. West Palm Beach, FL 33407 (561)833-6483

Transformational Breath® w/Jamar Join us for a profound and deeply moving. 6:30-8:30PM Cost $40 or $35 by 9/18 The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more info call 561-630-2280.

Private Healing Sessions w/Avilone Bailey Avilone is the founder of the Emotional Relief Catalyst™ energy healing modality. 11-3pm Cost 30 min/$65, 60 min/$120 The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more info call 561-630-2280.

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 18 AGAPE COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE - 12-1pm at Agape Healing Arts Health & Wellness Center, 385 Tequesta Drive Suite 4, Tequesta Fl 33469. 561-762-4273. www.AgapeHealingArts.com The mission of AGAPE Community Acupuncture is to make acupuncture accessible to EVERYBODY. We provide acupuncture treatments in a warm and welcoming community setting at a cost that you help determine. We use a sliding scale of $20 - $50 per treatment. You decide what you can afford and fit in your budget. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY so register on line or give us a call. COLOR AND CHAKRAS - The Basics with Margaret Ann Lembo. Margaret Ann will share a basic explanation of the chakras and the colors associated with each chakra. 6:45 -8:00 PM, $15 prepaid; or $20 at the door, non-refundable. Prepayment closes at 5pm the day of the event. The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www.thecrystalgarden.com. Call 561-369-2836 to attend. 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 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. FREE Laura Norman Reflexology Training Webinar 8:00pm-9:00pm. Talk with Laura Norman about: How to Add to Your Services • Start a New Career • Earn $75-$150 an Hour • FREE Registration online at www.lauranorman.com.! 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 starting November 4th. Location: The comfort of your home. Register online now at www.lauranorman.com.

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 19 PRENATAL YOGA with Ali - 6pm at Agape Healing Arts Health & Wellness Center, 385 Tequesta Drive Suite 4, Tequesta Fl 33469. 561-762-4273 www.AgapeHealingArts. com Prenatal yoga is specifically designed for the amazing journey of pregnancy. This class is perfect for any level of yoga experience including new students. Linking yoga postures to breath will lead you to find balance and awareness to the mind, body

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 20 Tai Chi & Chi Gong with Dr. Keith Cini - 12-1pm at Agape Healing Arts Health & Wellness Center, 385 Tequesta Drive Suite 4, Tequesta FL 33469. 561-762-4273. www.AgapeHealingArts.com . Sign up any time for a Revolving packages of 4 week commitment $60 Must pre-register. Family Yoga All ages welcome w/Lexi Hidalgo - Join us for Family Yoga- This class will be instructed by Lexi Hidalgo. She is one of the youngest in the country with her yoga certification. Students will journey their self- exploration, and tools to handle stress, anger, anxiety, depression and other challenges kids & teens face. All levels are Welcomed. Wednesday, September 6, 13, 20, 27th - 5:45pm. Greenlands Variety Store - 2000 N Federal Hwy, Delray Beach - in the big room upstairs. By donation. Bring a yoga mat Sound Bath Meditation w/Christine Hays (Eastern Vibration) This experience is designed to guide listeners on a journey of self-discovery and inner exploration. The sounds promote healing on all levels, deep relaxation and peace, expansion of consciousness, and open the body’s entire energetic system. . 7-8PM Cost $25 or $20 by 9/19 The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more info call 561-630-2280. 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.. 6:45 – 8:30 PM, $22 prepaid, $27 at the door, non-refundable. Prepayment closes at 5pm the day of the event. Maximum 25 people, at The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www.thecrystalgarden.com. Call 561-369-2836 to attend.

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 21 UNITY of the PALM BEACHES - '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. Held in the Prayer Chapel upstairs at Temple Israel, 1901 N Flagler Dr., West Palm Beach, FL 33407 (561) 833-6483 www.unitypalmbeach.com International Peace Day Meditation on Delray Beach at 7pm with Sunny. More minds meditating on global peace today can create a shift in consciousness. Breathe away stress, mantras and moving meditation too! Meets third path north of Atlantic Ave. $1.50 quarters parking. Just north of Marriott. Bring blankets, crystals, jackets. $20. 855-FEEL-GR8 WWW.FeelGreatMeditate.com

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FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 22 PRIVATE AURA PHOTO AND GEMSTONE ORACLE SESSION with Margaret Ann Lembo. Schedule your time with Margaret Ann for an aura photo, personal interpretation and intuitive reading the Gemstone Oracle. 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM, $60.00 prepayment, non-refundable. At The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www.thecrystalgarden.com. Call 561-369-2836 to attend. Learn How to Access Your Own Akashic Records - A Workshop w/Bonnie Sax and Lily Winsaft Never before have these two powerful Akashic Records readers and teachers come together to facilitate a class that will help you open your own records and glean into this wondrous dimension filled with knowledge, truth and wisdom!! Did you know that you are daily tapping into this high frequency dimension, which lies within each of us?. 7-9PM Cost $45 or $40 by 9/21 The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more info call 561-630-2280.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 23 Yoga in the Park with Leslie Glickman. Sanborn Square Park, Federal Hwy, Downtown Boca Raton 9 - 10 am. Free Weekly Community Yoga Event. www.yogajourney.com

FLORIDA AUDOBON SOCIETY Sept 23 Sat 8a10a Spanish River Park, Easy walk, with boardwalk or paved level surfaces. This is a medium distance walk, 1 - 1 1/2 miles. There is an associated cost; see website for details. (Linda McCandless / Kathy Walters) www.auduboneverglades.org FLORIDA AUDOBON SOCIETY Sept 23 Sat 5p-7p Wakodahatchee, Easy walk, with boardwalk or paved level surfaces. This is a short walk, less than 1 mile. Family friendly and handicap accessible. (Valleri Brauer) www.auduboneverglades.org PRIVATE AURA PHOTO AND GEMSTONE ORACLE SESSION with Margaret Ann Lembo. Schedule your time with Margaret Ann for an aura photo, personal interpretation and intuitive reading the Gemstone Oracle. At The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www.thecrystalgarden.com. Call 561-369-2836 to attend. Private Intuitive/Psychic Readings w/Mary Catherine (Caterina) Casto As a NATIONAL, fourth generation psychic with all forms of intuition, Caterina answers your questions accurately, provides insight and guidance about…you, your loved ones and your LIFE! Her specialty is her family legacy of reading tea leaves and telling you WHEN things will happen along with: tarot, angel and ascended master cards, and pure ACCURATE intuitive insight. 12-4PM Cost 15 min/$35, 30 min/$60, 45 min/$85, 60 min/$110 The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more info call 561-630-2280.

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 24 FLORIDA AUDOBON SOCIETY - 8a-10a Snook Islands, Easy walk, with boardwalk or paved level surfaces. This is a short walk, less than 1 mile. Family friendly and handicap accessible. (Gael Silverblatt) www.auduboneverglades.org GENTLE, ORGANIC YOGA - Experience in this class the free flow of the energy in your body as Nice guides you through yoga poses with the intention of allowing you to explore at your own pace. She teaches in a gentle yet deep manner, without rigidity nor intensity but with empowerment and playfulness. In a non- intimidating and safe environment, accessible to all, no matter what style or level of your practice, your shape or size. By Donation Class is Lead by Nice Polido. 11:30 am – 1:30 pm at Greenlands Variety Store - 2000 N Federal Hwy, Delray Beach By Donation Hosted by Nice Polido A COURSE IN MIRACLES Study Group at Unity of the Palm Beaches 9:30 - 10:30 am A Course in Miracles is a complete self-study spiritual thought system. As a three-volume curriculum consisting of a Text, Workbook for Students, and Manual for Teachers, it teaches that the way to universal love and peace-or remembering God-is by undoing guilt through forgiving others. The Course thus focuses on the healing of relationships and making them holy. Facilitator Lynnette Colvin uses the Third Edition of A Course in Miracles book to assist students in practicing the principles set forth in the Course. Group is open to everyone. Located in Temple Israel, 1901 N Flagler Dr., West Palm Beach, FL 33407 (561) 833-6483

Create Your Holistic Business: Live Your Dream w/ Spirit Medium Laura TAKE OFF! GET READY! 122PM Cost $35 or $30 by 9/23 The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more info call 561-630-2280. Private Intuitive/Psychic Readings w/Spirit Medium Laura Clairvoyant Spirit Medium Laura is Accredited as Professional Mental Medium by ASSMPI (American Society for Standards in Mediumship and Psychical Investigation, 2:30-5:30PM Cost 15 min/$35, 30 min/$60, 45 min/$85, 60 min/$110 The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more info call 561-630-2280.

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 25 Power Animals and Messages from the Wheel of Life: Reflections with the Fall Equinox with Margaret Ann Lembo. 6:45 - 9:45 PM, $27 prepaid, $33 at the door non-refundable. Prepayment closes at 5pm the day of the event. Maximum 25 people. The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www. thecrystalgarden.com. Call 561-369-2836 to attend. 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. AGAPE COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE - 12-1pm at Agape Healing Arts Health & Wellness Center, 385 Tequesta Drive Suite 4, Tequesta Fl 33469. 561-7624273. www.AgapeHealingArts.com The mission of AGAPE Community Acupuncture is to make acupuncture accessible to EVERYBODY. We provide acupuncture treatments in a warm and welcoming community setting at a cost that you help determine. We use a sliding scale of $20 - $50 per treatment. You decide what you can afford and fit in your budget. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY so register on line or give us a call.

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 26 “ECK Wisdom on Solving Problems” Free Spiritual Café at 11:00 am on Tuesday, September 26th at the Wellington Whole Foods Market Café, 2635 State Road

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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—Path of Spiritual Freedom visit www.eckankar.org. Pelvic Floor Health with the Jade Egg - 1-2:30 at Agape Healing Arts Health & Wellness Center, 385 Tequesta Drive Suite 4, Tequesta Fl 33469. 561-762-4273 www. AgapeHealingArts.com The Jade Egg is a wonderful, age-old Taoist practice for strengthening the pelvic floor to reduces Qi loss, slow aging, improve sexual and urinary functioning, and help prevent organ prolapse. This is an informative class to the use and care of the egg. Participants will not need to insert their yoni egg to learn basic exercises during class. $45 for just the workshop. Feel free to bring your egg to class if you own one. If you need a Jade Egg we have them for purchase $79. Class size is limited, advanced registration is required. Private Life Guidance Reading w/Adam Barralet Following study at The School of Sacred Arts, Adam is now pleased to offer you a unique style of reading using ancient techniques of tarot, crystal communication, essential oil divination and animal oracles. 2-7PM Cost 15 min/$35, 30 min/$60, 45 min/$85, 60 min/$110 The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more info call 561-630-2280. PRENATAL YOGA with Ali - 6pm at Agape Healing Arts Health & Wellness Center, 385 Tequesta Drive Suite 4, Tequesta Fl 33469, 561-762-4273 www.AgapeHealingArts.com Prenatal yoga is specifically designed for the amazing journey of pregnancy. This class is perfect for any level of yoga experience including new students. Connect deeply to yourself and your baby while making friends with other expecting mothers in a safe, open environment.

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 27 Tai Chi & Chi Gong with Dr. Keith Cini - 12-1pm, Agape Healing Arts Health & Wellness Center, 385 Tequesta

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THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 28 CLEMATIS BY NIGHT Free Weekly Concert Series Every Thursday; 6-9 p.m. FREE. West Palm Beach Waterfront -, please visit Wpb.org/events, call (561) 822-1515 or follow the City of West Palm Beach on Facebook @CityofWPB, on Twitter @westpalmbch or on Instagram @westpalmbch. Bobby McClendon (Country) – https://www.bobbymcclendon.com/ Bobby McClendon and his band, the Dirt Road Cartel, are the total package—great vocals, world-class energetic live show, a unique look Psychic Aura Readings w/Joan Balarezo Passeggio, Internationally Known 5th Generation Psychic/Medium 6:30-8:30PM Cost $30 or $25 by 9/27 The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter. com. To register or for more info call 561-630-2280. UNITY of the PALM BEACHES - '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. Held in the Prayer Chapel upstairs at Temple Israel, 1901 N Flagler Dr., West Palm Beach, FL 33407 (561) 833-6483 www.unitypalmbeach.com

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 29 Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy ® Self Care Training Level One Weekend Workshop at Agape Healing Arts Health & Wellness Center. SEPTEMBER 29-OCTOBER 1, 2017 Fri 6-9pm, Sat 10-6pm Sun 106pm. It is a modern approach to holistic healing from the wisdom of the ancient Maya shamanic healing traditions

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SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 30 Yoga in the Park with Leslie Glickman. Sanborn Square Park, Federal Hwy, Downtown Boca Raton 9 - 10 am. Free Weekly Community Yoga Event. www.yogajourney.com Psychic Fair: Join us for a Very Special Psychic Fair! The Most Amazing Lineup of South Florida’s Premier Psychics. 12-5pm 1 session=15 min. Cost $30; 2 sessions $55; 3 sessions $75; 4 sessions $90; All Merchandise 10% off! The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more info call 561-630-2280. FLORIDA AUDOBON SOCIETY Sept 30 Sat 8a-10a Juno Dunes, Challenging: Improved or unimproved trail; uneven, rocky, and/or wet surfaces; more than 1.5 miles. (Melanie & Steve Garcia) www.auduboneverglades.org Cueing Techniques for Proper Breath, Alignment & Form - For Teachers with Debra Dubinski 1-4pm @ Yoga Journey Studio, 1950 Glades Road, Boca Raton in the Wyndam Hotel (5th floor). This workshop is for you if you have a hard time getting your message across to your students (new or not), if you are still teaching from your mat or if you are looking for a new way to say the same thing. This 3 hour workshop is designed to give you the language to cue your students with proper breath, form and alignment. Say what you mean and mean what you say! 3 hours of CEUs available. Investment - $55 www.yogajourney.com

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SPIRITUAL INTUITIVE PSYCHIC MEDIUM Rev. Kristina Angelgate, Spiritual Intuitive Medium & Mindfulness Meditation Guide facilitor , formally of the closed "Changing Times Store." NOW offers Angelic Message Circles & Open-Eyed Meditation classes in Lake Worth every month.Kristina gives private Channelled Readings in Person or by Phone & also hosts Reading Card Parties for corporate &private entertainment. All Credit Cards accepted. Must call for appointment or register for classes: 561-281-8901. Remember to leave a message! Namaste

SPACE AVAILABLE Professional office available for Therapist to share space, 3-5 days a week. Well-established Healing Arts Center (Transformational Studies Institute) in Jupiter, FL. Furnished office, large windows close to beach. Ideal space for Healing Arts Professional. Call 561-744-9123

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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.

ACUPUNCTURE CENTER OF WEST PALM BEACH Janet Humphrey, AP 1501 Presidential Way, Suite 17 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561-225-1433 www.acuwestpalm.com

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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

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

Wes Beach, CBIT 301 Camino Gardens Blvd, #204 Boca Raton 561-809-4985 LearningImprovementCenter.com Drug-free therapy, using a natural method, a blend of Acupressure and Kinesiology. I work with adults and children to alleviate symptoms of learning difficulties, without drugs. Expect improvement in four major areas: Academics, Focus, Balance, and Emotions. MA45714 - MM3475

ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE THE HEALING CENTER FOR ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE

Nationally Board Certified in Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (Dipl. Ac., Dipl. C.H, NCCAOM), and licensed in California, New York, Maryland, Washington DC, and Florida, I'm both a scientist and a healer. I’ve been practicing Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine for over 25 years. I utilize various styles of acupuncture with an emphasis on Classical Chinese and Japanese acupuncture. I draw upon functional medicine lab testing to determine the root cause of your ailments and create a nutritional & lifestyle healing approach for full recovery. Working with each patient as an individual, I evaluate your condition and desired results and guide you in a personalized treatment strategy drawing upon some or all of these approaches. I work extensively with Fertility and Women's Health, Digestive Disorders, Pain Syndromes, Allergies, Detoxification and restoring wellness from the ground up. Community Acupuncture Clinic is available on Saturdays. Insurance accepted. Book online.

PALM BEACH ACUPUNCTURE

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

Dr. Esther Elisha, AP is a Hadassah Medical School graduate MD practicing alternative medicine. *Acupuncture *Homeopathy *Holistic Therapy *Tailored Wellness Programs *Pain Management *General Health Enhancement We accept all major insurance companies. Call to see if your's covers acupuncture!

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Founder, NF Specialist Center for Brain Jupiter www.CenterforBrain.com 561-744-7616 info@CenterforBrain.com Get Your Head on Straight. 21 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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90% of all sickness starts in the colon. Detoxification center specializing in gentle, caring combination of colonics, massage, and energy work for mind, body and spirit. Disposable speculums & filtered systems. Only registered hydroenterologist in FL-1 of 26 members of American Hydroenterology Association. Ionized Footbath.

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

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

COMPASSION TRAINING MINDFUL SELF-COMPASSION

Dr. Aiva Rozenberga-Drummond, Ph.D Board Certified Life Coach 561-629-2231 aiva.bluebird2@gmail.com Research based 8-week group / 1 day / 5 day retreat / individual resource building that increases emotional wellbeing, lessens anxiety, depression, stress, manages caregivers fatigue; motivates healthy lifestyle, handles difficult emotions, transforms challenging relationships.

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

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

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The Equestrian Retreat 561-508-2473 Loxahatchee DovecotFarm.com How would your life change if you could tap into your full potential? Dovecot Farm offers a container for self-discovery. Step into your authentic light, explore your electromagnetic fields with ‘hands on’ training with horses. Equine Facilitated Learning & Coaching is an experiential, non-mounted approach. We provide tailored programs aimed at individuals and groups. We are different. We strive to make a difference.

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

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

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

All subjects,K-Adult..Academic Coaching, Assessments,Homeschooling,Mild Exceptionalities, Standardized Test Preparation-ACT, SAT, GRE, LSAT, personalized & supportive environment..Your success is our goal. Master Educator 561.703.0016.

FITNESS TRAINING WILLY GREEN

561-670-3763 Forever Fitness Palm Beach Gardens, FL Reach your fitness goals and maintain those goals with a program designed for you, no matter what those goals are: cardiovascular health, muscle tone, post injury mobility or increasing flexibility at any age. Certified by the National Institute of Sports Medicine and Academy of Sports Medicine. 30 years of experience.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE MERNA MATILSKY, M.D.

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

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE HOLISTIC PSYCHIATRIST MADELEINE M CASTELLANOS, MD

Functional Medicine / Holistic Psychiatrist 1 W Camino Real Boca Raton, FL 33432 917.454.8444 www.castellanosmd.com

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

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

IBANA VILLAS ENOR

Master holistic hair stylist 881 E Palmetto Pard Rd, Boca Raton, FL www.HairHolistic.com HairHolistic@gmail.com 561 372 5354 Hair services & products with a truly holistic approach! Eco-friendly lasting hair dyes: chemical free Henna + botanical colors, digital scalp-hair: analysis, detox & jet rejuvenation: holistic-vegan services for scalp hair loss, dandruff, rosacea, psoriasis. Formaldehyde-free keratine. Complimentary consultation.

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

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

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

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

HOLISTIC VETERINARIAN HEALING HEART

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

HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY HYPERBARICSRx LLC

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

INTERNAL MEDICINE AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE WEISS WELLNESS MD

Delia Weiss MD Internal Medicine And Holistic Prevention 200 Lindell Blvd., Suite 914 Delray Beach, FL 33483 561.243.8783 WeissWellnessMD.com DELIA WEISS MD & WELLNESS Internal Medicine – Primary Medical Care and Holistic Wellness. Experienced, compassionate, positive results. Acute and chronic illness treated. Diagnostic testing/ consultation in office. Insured and uninsured Primary Care services. Holistic Health Extended services: Health improvement guidance; Hormone, adrenal, thyroid balancing, anti-aging; Stress reduction (weekly classes Wed. 6PM); Nutrition and weight, Health coaching; Vitamin and skin therapies; Home and virtual visits. We listen to you and focus on your concerns. www.DeliaWeissMD.com online appointment requests and inquiries.

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INTUITIVE HEALER/HYPNOIST JANE GRAY FORD

521 Lantana Road, Lantana, Florida 561-827-3319 • janegrayford.com For over 21 years Jane has served Palm Beach County with skills in energy balancing. She locates the source of a problem, whether karmic, genetic or present life. Using her hypnosis back-ground and radionic knowledge, she attunes herself to the body and releases all patterns, thus, removing blockages. Master Energy Healing. Check out her classes in healing patterns of the genetic body. Call about SELF EMPOWERMENT through DOWSING. Beginners class in Dowsing/Applied Kinesiology. The objective is to enter the subconscious mind and understand and release the patterns that create challenges. $20 per class.

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

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

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.

RW COACHING

Rich Wygand 9180 Forest Hill Blvd. Wellington, FL 33411 561.889.5792 Rich@RWTraining.net www.RWCoaching.net At RW Coaching we created the FEEL GOOD WAY OF LIFE, with the focus on CORE in all 3 levels (Body, Mind and Soul). The C.O.R.E method is: Change, Optimize, Reconnect and Exceed. Are you ready?

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

DAVID SCOTT BARTKY

Certified Law of Attraction Life Coach “Phone Coaching At Its Best!” www.lifecoachdavid.com david@lifecoachdavid.com 973-444-7301 With LOA coaching you’ll start to attract what you want, fulfill emotional needs, and get through difficult situations in the best way possible. First mini phone coaching session is free.

LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE & THERAPY BEVERLY DOWDLE, LMT, LLCC

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

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HEARTFULNESS MEDITATION

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

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

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

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

SCIENCE OF SPIRITUALITY

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

ORTHO-BIONOMY® YINI PEREL, LMT

FL Lic# MA24690 Ortho-Bionomy The Therapeutic Alternative 301 Camino Gardens Blvd., Ste.102 Boca Raton ~ 561-392-3340 www.TheTherapeuticAlternative.com

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

REIKI DEENA ELMORE

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.

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

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SPIRITUAL BOOKSTORE THE CRYSTAL GARDEN

SPROUTS GOT SPROUTS?

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

SPIRITUAL CENTER AND ORGANIC TEA LOUNGE

8420 Resource Road Riviera Beach, Florida 33404 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.

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

THERMOGRAPHY FLOW WELL

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

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

Radiation Free Cancer & Inflammation Screening. Locations in Palm Beach and Broward counties. Injury documentation, determine origination of pain, evaluate nerve pathology, and monitor progress of current treatments.

WELLNESS CENTER COMMUNICATING ENERGY WELLNESS CENTER

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

YOUR HEALING PLACE JEANNE ELLIS LMT

Certified NMT, Certified LifeLine Practitioner/Instructor, Reiki Master Your Healing Place, LLC 561-706-2834 Yourhealingplace.jeanne@gmail.com License #MA29251 Jeanne is the Owner of Your Healing Place. She has been providing one on one, as well as distance sessions for over 20 years. Clients have long-lasting results for even the most challenging of health issues including pain, fear, and stress. She is avid believer in education and personal growth which led her to creating TheCeWizard.com. Here she provides Continuing Education Credits for Lmt's (NCBTMB-Provider # 45136610), as well as Acupuncture Physicians (NCCAOM Provider # 167242). Wellness classes are available for everyone. For more details about scheduling a session or attending a workshop call Jeanne at 561-706-2834. YourHealingPlaceFL.com, TheCeWizard.com

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