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SPECIAL TRAINING WEEK TRANSFORMATIONAL BREATH® SEMINAR (LEVELS 1, 2, 3) Sept 11th - 16th

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Sept 2nd Introduction to Transformational Breath® w/Jamar Fri 6:30-9PM Cost $45 or $40 by 9/1 Sept 2nd Private Psychic Readings w/Countess Nadia Starella Fri 2-6PM Sept 7th

Getting Over Grief: The Slow Moving River w/Maya Malay Wed 6:30-8:30PM Cost $25 or $20 by 9/6

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Transformational Breath® w/Jamar Thurs 7-9PM Cost $40 or $35 by 9/7

Sept 10th Psychic Fair: Join us for a Very Special Psychic Fair! Sat 12-5PM SPECIAL EVENT WEEK Sept 11th – 16th - Transformational Breath Training Seminar (Levels 1, 2, 3) w/Jamar Sept 16th Private Psychic Readings w/Lori Chadwick Fri 11-4PM Sept 20th Introduction to SoulCollage® w/ Elise Crohn Tues 6:30-8:30PM Cost $30 or $25 by 9/19 Sept 22nd Autumn Solstice Shamanic Journey w/Paula Klempay Wed 7-9PM Cost $30 or $25 by 9/21 Sept 23rd Gallery Psychic Readings w/Deirdre Abrami Fri 6:30-8:30PM Cost $50 or $45 by 9/22 Sept 24th Animal Consciousness: What Animals Want You To Know w/Sandra Mendelson Sat 1-3PM Cost $30 or $25 by 9/23 Sept 27th Transformational Breath® w/Jamar Tues 6:30-8:30PM Cost $40 or $35 by 9/26 Sept 28th Healing at the Speed of Thought w/Peter Siskind Wed 6:30-8:30PM Cost $25 or $20 by 9/27 Sept 29th Angelic Readings and Healings Circle w/Rev. Kristina Angelgate Thurs 7-9PM Cost $35 or $30 by 9/28 Sept 30th Biofeedback Quantum Healing Demonstration w/Peter Amato Fri 6:30-8:30PM Cost $30 or $25 by 9/29

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38 wisewords 40 inspiration 42 healthykids

Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

30 MUSIC AS MEDICINE by Kathleen Barnes

32 THE MODERN SHAMAN Ancient Practices Heal Body and Soul by Linda Sechrist

34 RELAX AND UNWIND

44 greenliving

Restorative Yoga Poses Foster Healing

46 naturalpet

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52 calendar

36 VEGAN LUNCHBOX

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Music Soothes, Energizes and Heals Us

Plant-Based Choices Provide Midday Boost by Judith Fertig

38 INSIDE THE CHANT

WITH KRISHNA DAS Kirtan Music Transports Listeners to a Deeper Place

by Robin Fillmore

40 THE SECRET OF

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Savoring Perfect Present Moments by Carl Greer

42 RAISING A MUSIC LOVER Kids Thrive to Rhythms of Head and Heart by Randy Kambic

44 WATER-WISE KITCHEN A Few Small Steps Can Make the Difference by Avery Mack

46 HAPPY FURRY HOME

Tips for Keeping a Pet-Friendly Home Clean

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TAKE BACK YOUR LIFE FROM ARTHRITIS, PARKINSON’S & OTHER NEUROLOGICAL DISEASES! More than 10 million people worldwide are living with Parkinson’s disease. Untold millions more are living with Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Arthritis, Osteoarthritis and Strokes. If you or someone you love is suffering, there is help NOW at

The Center for Regenerative Medicine THE STEM CELL PROJECT Stem Cells are significantly improving the lives of people affected by neurological diseases like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. With over 17 years’ experience working with Stem Cell Technologies, the experts at the Center for Regenerative Medicine are enhancing the science of regenerative medicine and helping their patients take back their lives. NON-SURGICAL ORTHOPAEDIC CARE THE KNEE DIARIES: SJ is a 60-year-old male with bone-on-bone osteoarthritis of the left knee (Exhibit A) causing much pain and discomfort. Before visiting the Center he was told that only a total knee replacement could help him. Patient started treatment and, after a year, is feeling much better without the need for surgery and all of the aftermath associated with it (Exhibit B). HOW IT WORKS Cell Therapy is introduced into damaged, arthritic cells by means of a precise injection, followed by infrared laser and other modalities to accelerate the process. After 1-6 treatments, depending on the tissue damage, severity of the condition and the size of the joint, patients’ conditions improve, typically going back to their usual activities or work immediately! The treatments can help most musculoskeletal problems such as low back pain, neck pain, knee pain, shoulder pain, whiplash, sciatica, tendinitis, sprain, strains, torn ligaments and cartilage damage.

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THE CENTER FOR REGENERATIVE MEDICINE is a team of professionals with thousands of successful cases over the past six years, enabling world champions, sports legends, professional and amateur athletes, dancers, and people with just plain pain get relief and take back their lives. THE CENTER FOR REGENERATIVE MEDICINE 1001 NE 125 Street, Miami, Florida 33161 • www.arthritisusa.net In the U.S.: (305) 866-8384 • International: (305) 891-4686 natural awakenings

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ASCENDED MASTER TURYAN With Cristovao Brilho

ack by popular demand, Cristovao Brilho, Brazilian paranormal, metaphysician and incredibly gifted healer, will be offering once again the unique opportunity to receive the blessings of Ascended Master Turyan, a being of light with unparalleled energetic strength and power, who can help you transform your life. Cristovao seeks to bring health, peace and harmony, helping you be more protected in this Planet, where love needs to be present. Cristovao Brilho, named "One of the World's Top 4 Healers", will be channeling Ascended Master Turyan, and at the end of the session, you will be receiving a special crystal, energized and blessed just for you. Cristovao’s work is essentially spiritual, with the intention to bring physical and emotional balance, as well as spiritual protection. Crystals harmonize mankind, Mankind harmonizes the Planet - Cristovao Brilho Cristovao offers every month healing sessions completely free and open to the public of every age. In these sessions he channels Dr. Fyeer, his spiritual doctor, a being of light, who brings the use of new healing technologies for human beings. He offers these sessions in Miami and West Palm Beach. Sunday, October 9th, 2016. INSTITUTO CRISTOVAO BRILHO. Sessions start every hour From 10am to 7pm continuous sessions. For more information call (786) 295-8665 institutocristovaobrilho.wazala.com $16. Per session. Instituto Cristovao Brilho & Crystals for Life, 2811 Coral Way, Miami FL 33145 Large Selection of Crystals at affordable prices.

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long time ago, everything we needed, we got from the earth and sea, sun and sky. There were no pills, potions or powders. A lot has changed since then, with pharmacies in the United States dispensing approximately 4.3 billion prescriptions each year, at a cost of over $374 billion. In addition, Americans spend $30 billion more on vitamin and other nutritional supplements. With so many pills the question is asked, “Which ones are the most important?” When thinking about vitamins available over-the-counter, three top supplements come to mind.

1. MAGNESIUM

Dr. Jonathan V. Wright, MD, one of the greatest pioneers in nutritional medicine, has been known to say, “If it spasms … try magnesium.” Magnesium is nature’s muscle relaxer, helping muscle aches and pains, including frustrating conditions such as fibromyalgia. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt would even go to Warm Springs, Georgia, to soak the mineral rich waters through his skin to help his polio ravaged muscles. In addition, magnesium is useful to treat heart conditions such as high blood pressure, angina, and heart arrhythmias. Migraines and other headaches, menstrual cramps and PMS, and asthma and chronic lung disease – all respond to magnesium. Magnesium is found in dark, leafy green vegetables (such as spinach), nuts, legumes, and whole wheat (as opposed to white flour). Taking too much all at once could cause diarrhea (and magnesium is often used as a laxative for this effect). Soaking in a bathtub filled with Epsom Salts can also raise magnesium levels, while improving dry skin in the process.

2. VITAMIN D

Many of us learned in grade school that humans can make vitamin D, if exposed to adequate sunlight. The problem is, even in Florida, many of us, including AfricanAmericans, the elderly, and the overweight, have a reduced ability to make this essential vitamin, even with sun exposure. Even here in Florida, 40% of the population is deficient! Vitamin D has long been known to help humans absorb calcium, thus preventing osteoporosis. In addition, research has shown that Vitamin D prevents breast, prostate and colon cancer, lowers blood pressure, helps with fibromyalgia pain, and even treats obesity. Vitamin D is found in cod liver oil and

mushrooms, but most humans get their vitamin D from fortified milk and orange juice.

3. FISH OIL (OMEGA 3 FATTY ACIDS)

Omega 3 fatty acids have been well described has having many heart protecting effects including lowering blood pressure, triglycerides, and the chance of abnormal heart rhythms, including those that cause sudden cardiac death. Omega 3 fatty acids are anti-inflammatory in general, helping with skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema and seborrheic dermatitis. Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and multiple sclerosis are also helped by fish oil supplements. Fish oil is a great source of the two

most important omega 3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Flaxseed oil and walnuts, although containing alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), do not have as the same benefits of fish oil (or krill oil), and do not have the same therapeutic effect that fish oil has. Keeping it refrigerated or in the freezer can help prevent it from turning rancid, lessening the chance for fish oil aftertaste. Dr. Kenneth N. Woliner, MD, practices at Holistic Family Medicine in Boca Raton. He is Board Certified in Family Medicine, Integrative Medicine, and is also an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner.

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Thursday, September 15

NEW MOON CRYSTAL SINGING BOWL EVENT with Margaret Ann Lembo

FULL MOON DRUMMING CIRCLE with Margaret Ann Lembo

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Thursday, September 8

PAST LIVES: GROUP REGRESSION EXPERIENCE with Margaret Ann Lembo

Become a certified Angel Messenger Practitioner®

6:30–8:30 pm. Maximum 25 people. Saturday, September 10

ROCK YOUR SEPTEMBER STARS with Trish Vidal

with Margaret Ann Lembo Award Winning Author/Intuitive

Friday, November 11, 6–9 pm Saturday, November 12, 10 am–5pm Sunday, November 13, 11 am–3 pm • Discover your natural intuitive communication style. • Learn how to read crystals and gemstones using The Gemstone Oracle

• Practice automatic writing, psychometry and mediumship • Learn techniques as to how to advertise yourself and build your practice

2:00–4:00 pm. Every Monday (except Labor Day)! September 12, 19, 26

GUIDED MEDITATION: STRESS RELIEF AND DIVINE CONNECTION with Margaret Ann Lembo

Sunday, September 18 and Monday, September 19

AROMATHERAPY AND VIBRATIONAL HEALING with Margaret Ann Lembo 10:00 am–5:30 pm. Maximum 10 people. Thursday, September 22 Friday, September 23 Saturday, September 24

PRIVATE AURA PHOTO AND GEMSTONE ORACLE SESSION with Margaret Ann Lembo

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2–6 pm Thursday, 10 am – 5 pm Friday & Saturday. 20-minute appointments.

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Thursday, September 29

WEBCAST: ANGELS AND THE HEAVENLY ENTOURAGE with Margaret Ann Lembo 12:00–1:00 pm. Online.

EXPERIENCE THE ARCHANGELS with Margaret Ann Lembo 6:30–8:30 pm

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newsbriefs Eczema is an Inflammatory Skin Response to Internal Toxins

om was a six-month-old boy when his mom took him to see me. His mom has food and environmental sensitivities and Tom was born with highly sensitive body. When I saw Tom for the first time, his little body was full of red eczema especially around his mouth, under his chin, on top of his skull, inside elbows and behind knees. He didn’t have much hair and looked almost bald. His mom had to make small gloves for him to prevent him from scratching his itchy skin. However, some of eczema areas had already been scratched bleeding with yellowish fluid. Cortisone cream was used frequently but the skin rash remained. Tom couldn’t sleep well at night. During the day, he looked miserable and very cranky. Many children were born with sensitivities. Initial trigger for newborn’s eczema is often the cow’s milk. But they can be sensitive to many other things around them, including mother’s milk. Tom was sensitive to both cow’s and mother’s milk. His mom even mentioned that her diet dramatically affected his skin condition. If she ate certain sensitive food, Tom’s skin flared up after drinking her milk. From electrodermal testing I found out that Tom was sensitive to many foods as well as necessary nutrients and environmental

factors. I started him with a special dietary plan and desensitization treatment called Immune System Reprograming, a non-invasive back tapping technique to reduce sensitivities. Changing his diet to non-dairy formula with daily food rotation and desensitization therapy helped him a lot. His skin rash reduced but frequent outbreaks persist. Clearly, sensitivity is only a trigger, and eczema has a deeper root issue, the toxins and malfunction of the digestive system and liver detox function. There are two major routes for the body to excrete toxins, the intestines and bladder. If the toxicity increases a lot inside the body, the toxins can be expelled through other minor detox routes such as breathing from the lungs and sweating via skin. For those with highly sensitive body, their nerve endings on the skin are very sensitive, especially to toxin-containing sweats. Neurogenic inflammation occurs in skin areas often exposed to toxic sweats. This is perhaps the reason why eczema often occurs in the area that easily sweats. Addressing internal toxins in the body is to resolve the root issue for eczema. Based on ancient Chinese medicine, eczema is caused by the Dampness and Heat, the two factors of modern inter-

pretations as likely the intestinal toxin and inflammation, respectively. The biggest toxin source inside the body is the digestive tract, where hundreds of thousands of microbes live there. Common digestive problem is called dysbiosis that refers to a condition with microbial imbalances such as yeast overgrowth (Candidiasis) and the decline of the beneficial bacteria. Over production of mycotoxin from the yeast, Candida albicans, is the cause of many inflammatory symptoms including various pain symptoms, brain fog, skin rashes, indigestion and sleeping issues. High inflammation level greatly increases neurogenic sensitivity of the body. All symptoms due to neurogenic sensitivity including eczema get worse during Candida outbreak in the body. Liver is the number one detox organ in the body. High toxicity always stresses the liver the most. Liver stress and resulted detoxification blockage cause high inflammation and sleeping issues. Supporting liver detox function with supplementations is equally important to cleansing Candida and other harmful microbial in guts. Many supplements including herbs, homeopathic and nutritional remedies can be used for this purpose. Tom’s supplements were all in liquid forms and easy to take. After six months of detox and desensitization, his skin was cleared up and his hair grew back like a normal kid. He slept through the night as a real baby. Dr. Harry Hong is a licensed acupuncturist specialized in holistic healing for the Highly Sensitive. He teaches highly sensitive people to listen to their body and take charge of their own health. With his own systematic IBMT protocol that includes Chinese medicine, modern homeopathy, energetic testing and allergy desensitization, Dr. Hong helps Highly Sensitive people to gain back their immune strength and get their life back. He has offices in both South Florida and Chicago. Please visit his website at www.harryhong.com or email to harryghong@hotmail.com.

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newsbriefs INFLAMED: A Book Preview

pen Your Eyes About Your Health" Both absorbing and revelatory, INFLAMED isn’t just a story of healing (of an inflammatory, autoimmune condition). It’s a crystal clear guide that cuts through the confusion and contradiction, offering an anti-inflammatory roadmap to reduce pain, calm chronic symptoms, and light a path to glowing, vibrant health. Whether your personal health simply feels slightly off, or you’re experiencing a serious chronic illness, conventional care alone may not be getting you the results you want. Are you experiencing issues like fatigue, poor mood, resistant weight loss, aching joints, digestive upset or skin problems? INFLAMED is your concise guide to changing your life by reducing inflammation. A refreshing voice for readers who appreciate Western medicine, but who are searching for treatments that solve the root cause of their conditions – not just address them with a quick, pharmacological fix – Shelly Malone is the discerning expert chronic sufferers have been waiting for. Inside, readers will find: • Exactly what inflammation means and how it manifests (including pain, allergies, infertility, depression, obesity and autoimmune conditions) • The complete story on gluten, dairy and other food sensitivities • The role your genes do and don’t play in disease • What your digestive tract is trying to tell you • Why it’s time to trade the calorie and fat gram counting for brand new eating principles • Where inflammatory toxins hide (in your food, in your home and on your body) • The synergistic connection between stress, sleep and hormones • How your past medical history could be contributing to your poor health

INFLAMED closes with a customizable, 25-step action plan the meets you where you are and provides over 20 guides from meal/snack ideas to product label guides to “lesser evils,” a chart of delicious (and realistic) food substitutions. Lifestyle change can be intimidating. Learn how to get started with small, specific action steps for consistent progress - and better health. Find a reason - and a way - to live a healthy, vibrant life. www.inflamedbook.com Inflamed: discover the root cause of inflammation and personalize a step-bystep plan to create a healthy, vibrant life. (Paperback) by Shelly Malone.

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newsbriefs WHY PRIVATE YOGA INSTRUCTION?

hy would you pay more for personal attention when the average cost of a private session in South Florida is $85-$150 an hour compared to $20 for a group class? Now these fees vary according to the studio and instructor but the benefits of personal attention are huge. In my opinion, it is a great advantage for beginners who have just discovered yoga and for people who’ve had injuries. When I began yoga over 20 years ago I wished I would have learned properly instead of looking around the room, pulling the muscles in my neck and doing poses that were too advanced for me. Unfortunately I had to learn the hard way. Even the best yoga teacher cannot conduct the flow of a class while taking time to correct each person’s postural misalignments. You arrive at my private studio and you walk into a tranquil space. Salt lamps are glowing soft amber and the lovely scent of lavender and lemon permeate the room. You take off your shoes and sip on a beverage while we talk about your needs. You

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tell me how I can help ease your stress and what goals you have for your practice. I listen carefully and take a few notes. Feeling completely at ease you sit down on the mat. You place pillows underneath your knees for comfort and we begin a short guided meditation to clear your mind. You learn a breathing technique that you can practice regularly and we gently warm up the body. Next you flow easily and skillfully in and out of a series of poses to open your hips, your chest and your shoulders. You feel my hands carefully touching your low back so you intuitively process the correct alignment. You ask me questions and can’t believe an hour has passed. You lay down on the mat for resting pose and I cover your eyes with an herbal pillow. I massage your neck and feet while you listen to the sound of beautiful Indian music. The next time you come you may also want to book an hour of bodywork directly following the yoga session. You may decide you need deep tissue work on your back and hamstrings followed by a soothing medium pressure Swedish on the rest of your body. You may enjoy the hot stones with coconut oil and a peppermint scrub

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on your feet. Afterwards you will take a hot shower with organic products. You leave feeling energized and refreshed. Yoga Fusion is the only studio in the area that offers private yoga instruction along with massage therapy, aromatherapy and meditation all in one peaceful space. I am devoted to giving each client my undivided attention. You can be assured that will you feel completely nurtured. Mention this ad and save $50. Special introductory offer: 1 hour private yoga, 1 hour massage with hot stones and aromatherapy - 2 hours for only $125. Regular price $175. Yoga Fusion Studio 916 SE 5th Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33483 (407) 760-8214 To learn more about Katie and her credentials visit www.cosmicflower.com

How Dentistry and BEMER helped a Patient Who For 25 Years has had Lyme Disease

his month on our dental awareness corner we are sharing the success story of one of our patients with whom we are celebrating God’s goodness. R.T. came to us with the spirit of a warrior, not giving in or up to labels of diagnosis. She was told her infected mouth and root canaled teeth needed to be corrected. In wonder, she followed our recommendations which led her to find that in the biopsied teeth, toxic bacteria was debilitating the immune system. The combination of removal and detox with BEMER electromagnetic field therapy (EMF) and with a heart of hope for God’s promises of healing gives us an attitude of gratitude and Him all the glory. We have integrated the BEMER in our practice as an adjunct modality to help our patients heal after surgery and their testimonies reveal God’s grace. The BEMER uses fields that affect how the nerves fire and quiets them down. It enhances general blood flow on a capillary level which is where 74% of the body’s circulation occurs. The BEMER has many modalities and treatments to accommodate for different medical conditions, including diabetes, poor circulation, clots, black legs and cold hands and feet. After a couple of months of usage, 75% of the pain has been eliminated for R.T. When using the BEMER she felt a sense of renewal and well-being that she had lacked for many years. She had been living for 25 years with Lyme Disease. “I am truly amazed at how much energy I have had since using the BEMER. I would recommend anyone who has chronic pain to get themselves a BEMER and lay back and see the difference that it will cause to your everyday life!” Dr. Yolanda Cintron’s practice is offering the first 10 patients who buy a BEMER through their office a credit of $500 toward dental work. For more information and/or consultation, please call 954-938-4599 or visit GoNaturalDentistry.com. Advertorial ~ GONaturalDentistry.com natural awakenings

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United Metaphysical Church of the

Palm Beaches Sunday Service 528 S. Haverhill Road - West Palm Beach New Service Time Effective April 20, 2014 10:30 am - Healing 11:00 am - Worship Service Ongoing Programs Mediumship, Intuitive & Spiritual Counseling, Spiritual Development - Healing Monthly Message Gallery Guest Psychics and/or Mediums Psychic Fair Saturday 3rd Saturday of the Month - 11am - 4pm Readings - $20 each or 3 for $50 Reiki Circle 1st & 3rd Friday of the Month - 7 pm Love Offering Meditation and More Thursday’s 7pm - Love Offering All classes & events held at 528 S. Haverhill Rd West Palm Beach, FL 33415

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newsbriefs Experience Deva Premal, Miten and Manose 2016

his September, celebrated chant masters Deva Premal and Miten continue their ‘up-close and personal’ tour. Accompanied by Nepalese bansuri maestro Manose, and Danish percussionist Rishi, their unique, spiritually inspired evenings of mantra, song, and chant bring solace and great music to thousands of kindred spirits, thirsty for respite in this troubled world. These powerful gatherings create moments of what Deva describes as “ecstatic silence,” or in Miten’s words, “luminous pools of deep celebration.” “Sanskrit mantras are ancient, primordial healing formulae that resonate at the very core of our being. By chanting communally, we access this profound depth of silence and inner peace, transcending all conflict - inner and outer.” Deva Primal explains. During their years together the duo have presented their music worldwide, from New York to Los Angeles, from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro, from Moscow to Kiev, to Tel Aviv, and the concert halls of Europe, proving that mantras transcend all traditional cultural and religious boundaries. “The music we make is born out of a committed spiritual practice. We meditate - we investigate - and our music is a result of that experience. It's more a case of life and death than entertainment.” Miten shares. Their groundbreaking 2015 release Songs for the Sangha, debuted at #1 on iTunes and Amazon World Charts. Concert will be held at Olympia Theater, downtown Miami, 174 E. Flagler Street, on Saturday, September 17th at 7:30pm. For tickets and information call Olympia Theater, 305-374-2444 or order online at www.stopbreatheandsmile.org. Artist Websites: www.devapremalmiten.com, Manose: www.ManoseMusic.com.

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1-2 frozen cubes ZIP-100 Florida-made fresh spirulina 2 fresh Florida oranges 2 ripe bananas 1 cup strawberries Blend, enjoy & share with a friend!

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newsbriefs BBSH ANNOUNCES NEW LEADERSHIP New Leadership Will Bring Educational Enrichment & Expansion Opportunities for BBSH

he Barbara Brennan School of Healing, the preeminent institute for hands-on healing and personal transformation, announces a new Director. Diane Dodge will take on the role as Director of BBSH. Dodge has held the position of Director of Finance at BBSH for the past 16 years. In her new role, she will run the day-to-day operations along with her team and the newly appointed Dean of the school. “I am excited to assume the role of Director of BBSH. Barbara is still involved but is transitioning into retirement and has entrusted the next chapter of BBSH to the professional team she put in place several years ago. After more than a decade, BBSH is planning on expanding its reach and impact by looking at international affiliations, growing our student base, and enhancing our level

of teaching,” states Dodge. As part of BBSH’s teaching enrichment strategy, Anne Hoye has been appointed as the new School Dean. Anne has a deep understanding of healing practices and has been BBSH Year 4 Class Dean for the past four years. Anne has been a teacher for over 16 years, having taught multiple undergraduate studies for years as well as Advanced Studies at BBSH. She assisted Barbara in her Hands of Light® (HOL) workshops in London and Antwerp where she honed her craft and learned from the master. Anne went on to conduct her own HOL workshops in over five countries around the world and in the U.S. "As a graduate of the class of '98 I received the distilled essence of the teachings through Barbara, whose intention was to facilitate each individual

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student's uniqueness and creative passion. My greatest hope is to impart this wisdom to our students by creating a strong and supportive community with the intention for each individual to uncover their unique essence and life purpose,” states Hoye. About BBSH The Barbara Brennan School of Healing is the world’s premier institute for hands-on healing and personal transformation. The Barbara Brennan School of Healing is dedicated to the evolution of the human spirit. A global healing institute with graduates worldwide, BBSH has more than 3000 graduates and 225 faculty from all over the world. Established in 1982, BBSH is licensed by the Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education to grant both Professional Studies Diplomas and Bachelor of Science Degrees in Brennan Healing Science®, the specialized form of holistic healthcare taught at BBSH. Whether you enroll in the program to become a professional healer, to integrate this healing modality into your current profession such as medicine, business, law or teaching, or for personal transformation and self-healing, BBSH will change your life. To learn more about BBSH or to sign up for an upcoming workshop, visit www.barbarabrennan.com. About Barbara Brennan Dr. Barbara Brennan is the School's founder, a world-renowned healer, teacher, and former NASA physicist, and the best-selling author of Hands of Light, Light Emerging, and the Seeds of the Spirit® book series. Dr. Brennan’s work draws on scientific and metaphysical sources to bring together many aspects of human experience, which describe and explain the healing process. Brennan was a pioneer and innovator in the field of human energy and energy consciousness. Her degrees include a Doctorate of Philosophy, Doctorate of Theology, Master's Degree in Atmospheric Physics, B.S. in Physics, and specialized work as a research scientist at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center. www.barbarabrennan.com

newsbriefs Unicorn Children's Foundation Announces Parent Coaching Scholarship

nicorn Children’s Foundation, the leading incubator of special needs projects, has announced the availability of a coaching scholarship to teach parents of children with autism how to implement teaching of crucial developmental skills in their child’s daily routines. This opportunity has been made possible by the generous donations from the Gas Monkey Foundation and an anonymous donor. Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) is an evidence-based therapy that integrates a relationship-focused, developmental model with the well-validated teaching practices of applied behavior analysis. The ESDM scholarship includes 14 weekly coaching sessions with Board Certified Behavior Analyst and ESDM Certified Therapist Melissa Burkhardt, currently one of six ESDM Certified Therapist in the State of Florida.

Research shows that young children who receive ESDM therapy make significant gains and have less need for special services later in life. Unicorn’s Executive Director, Sharon Alexander expresses, “We are excited to be able to empower parents to become the experts on their child and learn strategies to boost their child’s development in everyday routines, activities and places.” Melissa Burkhardt adds, “Through ESDM Parent Coaching, parents of children with autism are empowered with the knowledge, skills and strategies to embed learning into all those daile moments with their child. This makes a significant positive impact on their child’s development and ultimate outcome.” Children must be between the ages of 12 and 42 months of age and have

or awaiting a diagnosis of autism. The open enrollment period to apply for the parent coaching scholarship is August 15-28, 2016. Visit www.UnicornChildrensFoundation.org to view additional qualifying requirements and download the application. Unicorn Children's Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building communities of support, acceptance, and opportunity for children and young adults who are challenged by neurodiversity. Established in 1994, Unicorn Children’s Foundation provides leadership, education, and funding of innovative programs to ensure the success and inclusion of individuals with neurodiversity in everyday routines, activities and places.

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newsbriefs How QIGONG HEALED a Wounded September 11th Firefighter! September 11th Anniversaries are emotional for those connected. 9-11-2013 I was with San Diego FDNY retirees aboard the USS Midway reading names of rescue workers and flight crews lost 12 years earlier. That morning I woke up and went to the beach and did Supreme Science Qigong Level-1 healing form with a rising sun. I did it by myself, for myself for the first time ever and I felt energy pulsing and surging all around me, it was as my spiritual vision showed me. It made the most difficult day of the year easier somehow and gave me peace and calmness that stays with me now.

n duty the morning of 9/11/2001, Jonathan searched for lost friends after the tower collapses and then volunteered for thirty days of 12 hour shifts to recover their remains. 343 Firefighters died September 11th 2001 and the death toll is still climbing as a result of breathing in toxic particles. My lungs and sinuses suffered major damage at the trade towers site and everything from hearing loss to depression set in, which caused me to balloon to over 300 pounds. At a funeral for a Firefighter who died of September 11th related Lung Cancer, I looked around at the low turnout and mentioned my disappointment to our Lieutenant. Looking at the small number attending he said, “I’ll show up for your funeral”. I turned and said, “I’ll show up for yours too pal”. Seeing we were a dying breed and there was major mishandling of healthcare for Firefighter’s impacted by September 11th is what motivated me to find natural solutions.

my lungs never felt so big! My ribcage had expanded and I felt real energy surge through me like nothing I had ever known. I was buzzing for days after. The studio was promoting a big seminar called “Qi Revolution” and I attended based on their suggestion. Initially I felt out of place with what seemed like mostly new age woo woo people in attendance, but when I did the practices with hundreds of others it felt even more powerful than what I had known from my small group. Pressing on Qi, concentrating on breath and moving slowly had a great effect on myself and most everyone else in attendance. I found Qigong practice slowed my overly active New Yorker mind allowing me to focus on giving my body and soul some long overdue healing energy.

During a spiritual vision I saw my healthyself on a beach practicing a slow martial art having had no prior knowledge of Qigong. I moved to San Diego to make the healthiest version of me and ate organic foods and smoothies. I removed toxic food and people from my life for a 2-year sabbatical to get well. Soon I was led to a mind-body studio and attended powerful Qigong classes. During a “Breath Empowerment” 20

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Since finding Qigong I’ve not taken addictive prescriptions and I’ve had tremendous results with Food-based Healing. I’ve lost 80 pounds and my lung capacity shows significant improvement. Everyone can help themselves with Qigong, especially my Firefighter Family. Anyone seeking improved physical health, specifically better lung capacities will benefit greatly from the Qi Revolution seminar. November 18th-20h 2016 QI REVOLUTION comes to Ft. Lauderdale Convention Center $99 for 2-Days and 1-Night of training! Open to Public. Firefighters and Veterans are admitted free. For details call (800)-298-8970 or visit online: www.QiRevolution.com

newsbriefs Creative Silk Painting Classes

xpressing your artistic creativity can be a frustrating experience in the beginning stages. Your logical brain may rationalize that you have not been blessed with discernable skills or talent. The attempts at traditional painting or drawing may leave you with results that are less than artistic, but you enjoy the process of exploring your imagination and creativity. This could be your opportunity to change the dynamic as artist and instructor Virginia Wilson will again be offering classes in the fluid and colorful medium of silk painting. Virginia will coach you to tap into your visually expressive side and provide sufficient technique in the art of silk painting to enable you to confidently execute a painting of your own creation and design. With the art of silk painting, the stretched white fabric becomes your canvas as you work with watercolor brushes and vivid fabric dye to transform the white space to a mix of color and shapes. To further enhance your creative expression in this medium, a liquid gold resist or “gutta” can be applied to the silk before painting to help contain the dye as it is applied. These ele-

ments of contained and free flowing color create a spontaneous fusion of elements, creating a one of a kind creation where “art” is represented in the finished work. The whole process is a liberating experience that produces results which reaffirm the creative spirit and produce beautiful and fulfilling results. As Virginia has described the silk painting process, “One of the more important things I have learned from this unique painting style is that letting go and allowing for painting outside the lines brings unexpected and amazing results. Beautiful color combinations and patterns appear that I could not have predicted or planned. That’s not to say it is all a chance happening, but your initial thoughts at the start of a painting often lead to unexpected surprises which allow the painting to evolve in a manifestation of spontaneity.” As seen in the photograph below, student Didiana Duque is working on her first piece in Virginia’s studio that overlooks the outdoors. The finished painting was created during three classes and demonstrates the

kind of results which can be achieved once you commit your intentions and creative energy into the work. For more information call 954-816-4699 or visit www.virginiasilkart.com to see more of Virginia’s work and read about her background. Classes will resume in September 2016. “This medium is remarkably natural, which lends itself to anyone, no matter what your experience level. I look forward to working with you, seeing where your creative spirit will lead. It is always a rewarding journey.”

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Do Something Grand for Grandparents Day!

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"One of life's greatest mysteries is how the boy who wasn't good enough to marry your daughter can be the father of the smartest grandchild in the world.” – Jewish proverb

n 1978 Congress proclaimed National Grandparents Day to be observed each year in September on the first Sunday after Labor Day. For younger generations it's a time to find ways to give back to grandparents and other elders—and seniors are encouraged to share their wisdom and perspective with younger folks. What a great idea! Each generation has wonderful gifts to share. Youngsters bring energy, spontaneity and openness, while elders have a lifetime’s experience, wisdom and unconditional love to offer. "Surely, two of the most satisfying experiences in life must be those of being a grandchild or a grandparent.” – Donald A. Norberg Many families, schools, churches and synagogues plan special activities for the day. It's a wonderful opportunity for grandchildren to record an interview with Grandpa or create a book about Grandma’s life. They’ll learn history in a way that is personal and meaningful—and preserve that history for the next generation! Or multiple generations of a family might volunteer together in some way that positively impacts their world—like cleaning

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When old, young and in-between all come together in caring and sharing, everyone’s life is enriched. Have a grand Grandparents Day! Laura Norman, M.S., LMT, world-renowned Holistic Reflexologist and author of the best-selling book, Feet First: A Guide to Foot Reflexology, offers private Reflexology and Life Wellness Coaching sessions in Delray Beach and Holistic Reflexology Certification Training Programs in Boynton Beach starting November 5th. Educational DVDs in Foot, Hand and Face Reflexology and natural aromatherapy foot, hand and face care products available. Instant gift certificates available online for all occasions. Visit www.lauranorman.com Call 561-272-1220

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Vegan Diet Benefits Kids’ Heart Health

esearch from the Cleveland Clinic has found that a plant-based diet could be more effective than even the American Heart Association’s recommended five-food-groups diet for reducing childhood heart disease. The research, led by Cleveland Clinic pediatrician Michael Macknin, tested 28 obese children between the ages of 9 and 18 that had high cholesterol levels. For four weeks, 14 of the children ate the American Heart Association diet, while the other half ate a vegan, plant-based diet. Children on the plant-based diet were found to have significantly lower weight, systolic blood pressure and total cholesterol numbers, and improved mid-arm circumference, body mass index and level of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. They also had lower levels of insulin and two heart disease markers, myeloperoxidase and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein—all indicating improvements in their cardiovascular health. By comparison, children on the American Heart Association diet saw significantly lower weight, waist circumference, mid-arm circumference and myeloperoxidase levels, indicating enhanced immunity, but did not exhibit the other improvements. “As the number of obese children with [unhealthy] high cholesterol continues to grow, we need to have effective lifestyle modifications to help them reverse their risk factors for heart disease,” says Macknin. “Cardiovascular disease begins in childhood. If we can see such significant improvements in a four-week study, imagine the potential for improving long-term health into adulthood if a whole population of children began to eat these diets regularly.”

Black Raspberries Bolster Heart Health

esearch from Korea University Anam Hospital, in Seoul, South Korea, has found that black raspberries significantly decrease artery stiffness and increase heart-healthy endothelial progenitor cells (EPC), which assist in repairing damaged blood vessels. The study tested 51 patients that met at least three criteria for metabolic syndrome, including waist circumference measurements, high triglycerides, low highdensity lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol levels, high blood pressure and/or symptoms of glucose intolerance. The subjects were split into two groups; one received 750 milligrams per day of black raspberry extract for 12 weeks, while the other group received a placebo. The researchers assessed the radial artery augmentation index, a measure for blood vessel wall stiffness, and values for this measurement decreased by 5 percent in the black raspberry group. The placebo group’s levels increased by 3 percent. In addition, EPC counts increased in the black raspberry group by 19 microliters, versus a drop of 28 microliters in the placebo group. Black raspberries contain a number of heart-healthy compounds, including phenolic acids, resveratrol, flavonoids and tannins.

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Breast Milk Supports Preemies’ Developing Brains

study from the Washington University School of Medicine, in St. Louis, Missouri, has found that premature babies that receive at least 50 percent of their diet from breast milk in their first month have significantly better brain development than babies that consume less breast milk. The researchers tested 77 infants born an average of 14 weeks before their full nine-month term—referred to as preterm or preemie. The brain scans of the infants were compared with how much breast milk they received while in the natal intensive care unit. Mother’s breast milk was not distinguished from breast milk provided by others. Senior researcher, physician and child psychiatry professor Cynthia Rogers explains, “With MRI scans, we found that babies fed more breast milk had larger brain volumes. This is important because several other studies have shown a correlation between brain volume and cognitive development.” Preterm birth has been linked with neurological and psychiatric problems later in life, and the researchers plan to continue to study the children. “We want to see whether this difference in brain size has an effect on any of these developmental milestones,” says Rogers.

MS Patients Improve with High-Tone Electrotherapy

esearch from Poland’s Department of Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine, in Lodz, has determined that a pulsed-frequency electrotherapy treatment can significantly improve the functional abilities of multiple sclerosis patients. The researchers tested 20 multiple sclerosis patients randomly divided into two groups. For 60 minutes, one group was given the frequency therapy and the other underwent exercise therapy. The frequency therapy group showed improvement in nine of 10 different evaluation tests of each patient. The patented High Tone Frequency technique was developed by Dr. Hans-Ulrich May, a professor of medical engineering from Germany’s University of Karlsruhe.

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Vitamin C-Rich Produce Guards Against Cataracts

esearch from King’s College, in London, shows that dietary vitamin C reduces the development of cataracts that interfere with vision by obscuring the lens of the eye, keeping light from striking the retina. The researchers followed 324 pairs of female twins for 10 years. Food questionnaires were administered to each pair to determine their intake of dietary nutrients. The researchers also examined each of the twins’ eyes for the development of cataracts. The scientists found those that consumed the most foods with vitamin C had fewer cataracts than those that ate foods with less of the vitamin. These findings did not apply to supplemental vitamin C, helping researchers better understand the superior nature of natural vitamin C. Natural vitamin C contains multiple bioflavonoids, rutin and several co-factors, such as factors J, K and P, tyrosinase and ascorbinogen. Senior study author and eye surgeon Dr. Chris Hammond says, “The findings could have significant impact, particularly for the aging population, by suggesting that simple dietary changes such as increased intake of fruits and vegetables as part of a healthier diet could help protect them from cataracts.”

Less Sleep Brings on the Munchies

ecent research from the University of Chicago’s Sleep, Health and Metabolism Center has found that not getting enough sleep increases a cannabinoid chemical in the body that increases appetite. The result is a lack of control in snacking. The researchers tested 14 young adults by comparing the results of four nights of normal sleep with four nights of only four-and-a-half hours of sleep. The researchers found that after reduced sleep, the subjects’ hunger increased significantly and their ability to resist afternoon snacking decreased. This surge in snacking urges also matched significantly increased circulating levels of endocannabinoid 2-arachidonoylglycerol, which peaked in the afternoon, coinciding with the increase in snack cravings. “We found that sleep restriction boosts a signal that may increase the hedonic aspect of food intake,” concludes lead study author Erin Hanlon, Ph.D., from the University of Chicago Medical Center.

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Astaxanthin Aids Muscle Recovery

study of Serbian soccer players has found that astaxanthin can significantly decrease inflammation and improve the rate of muscle recovery. Astaxanthin supplements are derived from golden microalgae such as Haematococcus pluvialis. Conducted by researchers from the University of Belgrade School of Medicine, the double-blind study tested 40 young athletes for 90 days. The players were recruited from a Serbian soccer club and split into two groups. Half were given four milligrams of astaxanthin per day, while the control group received a placebo. After three months of astaxanthin supplementation, the researchers found that muscle enzymes had decreased, indicating the rate of players’ muscle recovery had improved. They also found decreased neutrophils and C-reactive protein (CRP), both markers for inflammation, signifying a corresponding reduction. In addition, the group taking astaxanthin showed significantly higher levels of secretory immunoglobulin A (sIgA), an immunity defense system in the mucosal membranes of the mouth, digestive system, lungs and other regions. Increases indicated a rise in firstdefense immunity among these athletes. This same group also showed significantly lower oxidative stress levels, contributing to an improvement in exercise recovery.

actionalert Fracking Water Action Needed to Protect U.S. Drinking Water Supplies The dangerous practice of fracking (hydraulic fracturing), which combines volumes of toxic chemicals and fresh water to bore for natural gas, has spread to 21 states in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest, as well as Colorado, Texas and California. A particularly intensive drilling area is the Marcellus Shale region, a 600-milelong bedrock layer up to a mile below the Earth’s surface that includes parts of New York, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio. Citizens in these and surrounding states are sounding alarms. The PennEnvironment Research & Policy Center is on the battle’s front lines and their efforts can serve as a blueprint and inspiration in trying to curtail fracking and protect the health and safety of people and the planet. The nonprofit has taken issue with a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency draft study dated late last year that concluded fracking has no widespread impact on drinking water, demanding that the agency conduct further research. While Pennsylvania’s Department of the Environment tallied 271 cases of water contamination from fracking in 40 counties, the nonprofit Public Herald reports 2,309 overall fracking complaints for 17 of the counties, and concludes that water-related cases are repeatedly understated. Recent research by Stanford University’s School of Earth, Energy & Environmental Sciences found, “Companies are fracking directly into shallow freshwater aquifers,” according to Professor of Earth System Science Robert Jackson. “In no [other] industry would you be allowed to inject chemicals into a source of drinking-quality water.” PennEnvironment recently galvanized more than 1,000 state health experts’ demands to Governor Tom Wolf’s administration that include establishing a registry to report impacts from fracking and other natural gas activities; instituting special training for health professionals; removing exemptions for the fracking industry from environmental laws; and requiring that all fracking operations be at least one mile from schools and healthcare facilities. “With every day of inaction, our elected leaders continue to subject their constituents to severe and widespread health impacts,” advises PennEnvironment fracking campaign organizer Allie DiTucci. Maryland poses another looming battleground—it currently prohibits the practice and is drafting new fracking regulations as the gas industry knocks on its door. Meanwhile, communities around the country are voting to ban fracking from their districts. Join local environmental and conservation organizations in protesting against fracking and lobbying local and state officials to regulate and ban it.

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

Lying Labels

New Term Disguises High-Fructose Corn Syrup The Corn Refiners Association (CRA) has resorted to creating a new label for high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) by calling it “fructose syrup” or just “fructose” because numerous scientific studies have linked it to obesity, Type 2 diabetes and autism. HFCS is a highly processed chemical sweetener used in many processed foods, including breads, cookies, candy, condiments and soft drinks. It extends the shelf life of products and is often cheaper than sugar, the primary reasons manufacturers use it. Standard HFCS contains from 42 to 55 percent fructose. The new term is being used when foods contain HFCS-90, which has “just” 90 percent fructose. Identifying HFCS-90 as an ingredient bizarrely gives food makers a green light to use statements such as “Contains no high-fructose corn syrup” or “No HFCS” on the product label, thus misleading buyers. Bart Hoebel, a psychology professor at Princeton University, reports, “When rats are drinking high-fructose corn syrup at levels well below those in soda pop, they’re becoming obese; every single one, across the board. Even when rats are fed a high-fat diet, you don’t see this; they don’t all gain extra weight.” Source: NaturalNews.com

Kinesthetic Kids New Desks Aid Learning via Movement

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Educators at Charleston County schools, in South Carolina, know that more movement and exercise makes kids better learners, even as the amount of time devoted to physical education (PE) and recess has been declining sharply in the U.S. “If you ask anyone in education if they prefer PE or class instruction, they say instruction every time,” says David Spurlock, coordinator of health, wellness and physical education for the Charleston County school district. “Yet, what we’re trying to show is that more movement equals better grades, behavior and bodies.” Charles Pinckney Elementary School, in Charleston, employs Active Brains, a program that uses 15 stations through which students rotate during the class. Each station has a unique exercise component such as a mini-basketball hoop or an exercise bike, and is focused on a different academic task such as spelling or math flashcards. This is the first classroom in the U.S. equipped with only kinesthetic desks. The program has been in operation for three years and has a waiting list of students excited to try the new approach. 28

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Healing Recipe Cooking May Be the Future of Medicine

In 2010, chronic disease accounted for 86 percent of all healthcare spending; four years later, the cost of treating heart disease alone totaled $315.4 billion, including medication and hospital care. At the Goldring Center for Culinary Medicine at Tulane University, medical students are learning cooking skills to better advise patients on regaining and maintaining their health through nutrition. By getting them to approach healthful food preparation with ease and awareness, this next generation of doctors is striving to provide building blocks for long-term health management. “When we see healthier eating, we see more disease prevention and fewer hospital stays, which means less money spent on health care,” says Chef Leah Sarrris, program director. Since 2012, 20 medical schools have adopted Tulane’s program, including the University of California-Los Angeles Clinical and Translational Science Institute, University of Illinois-Chicago and University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, in a partnership with the Kendall College School of Culinary Arts. Students complete eight classes of three hours each, and fourth-year students can choose from seminars that focus on different clinical interests, including nutritional support for those coping with celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, food allergies, diabetes or pregnancy. Students also teach free public cooking classes. This integrative understanding of health care may change the way the medical system operates. Source: Yes magazine

Hello Escargot Pest Control Without Chemicals

Indian runner ducks have been used in Asia for thousands of years to control pests. Now they’re being used in a South African vineyard to eat snails that damage the vines. On the Vergenoegd Wine Estate, in Stellenbosch, South Africa, about 1,000 of the well-behaved quackers parade twice a day into a vineyard to rid it of pests, as they have done for at least 30 years. Denzil Matthys, the duck caretaker at Vergenoegd, confirms that the ducks help make the farm sustainable. “We try to keep a pesticide-free farm by using the ducks,” he says. Marlize Jacobs, the farm manager and winemaker, says snails are a big problem at Vergenoegd because of the vineyard’s proximity to the ocean. “After winter, the vineyards bud,” she says. “Those buds are succulent bits of food and snails love to eat them. If we don’t control them, they will absolutely destroy the vineyard.” Watch a video at Tinyurl.com/DuckPestControl.

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Music as Medicine Music Soothes, Energizes and Heals Us by Kathleen Barnes

s primeval drumbeats echo across an African savannah, the rhythms circle the globe, picked up by the chants and rattles of shamans gracing Amazonian jungles and Siberian tundra. They’re repeated in Gregorian chants filling medieval cathedrals and “om” meditations sounding in Himalayan caves and yoga classes everywhere. They gently echo in the repeated tones of mothers’ lullabies, happy hummings as we go about our day and the melodies of Mozart. Music is the soundtrack of our lives, whether we’re aware of it or not. It exists within, uniting and guiding us, and has helped heal body and spirit since the dawn of humanity. National Aeronautics and Space Administration scientists recently discovered that the universe itself has a song.

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From the soothing tones of a harp to the jarring screeches of a construction site, the stress-reducing or stress-producing properties of sound are familiar to us all. “Stress is an underlying cause of the vast majority of all illnesses, and sound and music are effective in relieving stress and bringing stillness,” says Jonathan Goldman, an internationally recognized pioneer in harmonics and sound healing and director of the Sound Healers Association in Boulder, Colorado. Through researching his many books, 30

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including The 7 Secrets of Sound Healing, Goldman is convinced of the profound effect sound has on the human organism. “The simple chanting of the sound ‘om,’ or ‘aum,’ in addition to instilling calmness and relaxation, causes the release of melatonin and nitric oxide. It relaxes blood vessels, releases soothing endorphins, reduces the heart rate and slows breathing,” he explains. “Sound can change our immune function,” wrote the late Dr. Mitchell Gaynor, former director of medical oncology at New York’s Weill-Cornell Medical College for Complementary and Integrative Medicine in his book The Healing Power of Sound. “After either chanting or listening to certain forms of music, your Interleukin-1 level, an index of your immune system, goes up between 12-and-a-half and 15 percent. Further, about 20 minutes after listening to meditative-type music, the immunoglobulin levels in the blood are significantly increased. Even the heart rate and blood pressure are lowered. There’s no part of your body not affected. Its effects even show up on a cellular and sub-cellular level.”

Practical Applications

Consider some of music’s scientifically validated health benefits: Stress: Singing, whether carrying a tune or not, is a powerful way to combat stress, according to many studies. A recent

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joint study by German and British researchers published in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience confirms that simply listening to soothing music results in significantly lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol. The more intense the experience is in singing or playing an instrument, the greater the stress reduction. A collaborative study by several Swedish universities showed that group singing caused participants’ heart rates to synchronize, producing relaxation effects similar to that achieved through group meditation. Cancer: Gaynor used music to treat even advanced cancer patients for decades, considering it a “disease of disharmony.” He advocated re-harmonizing the body with sound vibrations that affect virtually every cell, especially enhancing immune function and potentially preventing cancer from spreading. Gaynor primarily used crystal bowls to produce deep relaxation and harmonize dysrhythmic cells in patients, but also confirmed the healing effects of certain vibratory tones of drumming and Tibetan metal gongs. Several studies confirm that listening to any kind of soothing music relieves anxiety in cancer patients; a large study from Philadelphia’s Drexel University confirms that it also relieves pain, lowers blood pressure, improves breathing and minimizes nausea associated with chemotherapy. Depression: Drumming can better counter depression than the prescription drug Prozac, according to a recent study by England’s Royal College of Music. Those that participated in a weekly drumming group experienced significantly reduced symptoms compared to a control group. Substance Abuse: University of California, Los Angeles, scientists found that drumming was especially helpful for a group of Native Americans struggling with such issues. Smartphone Addiction: Korean research found that music therapy is helpful in overcoming this condition. Immune Dysfunction: The same British study of drumming’s antidepressant effects saw similar improvement in immune function, plus an anti-inflammatory response that continued for at least three months after the study period. Neuroendocrine Disorders: Researchers at Pennsylvania’s Meadville

Medical Center Mind-Body Wellness Group found that drumming effectively helped drummers (skilled and unskilled) suffering from neuroendocrine disorders such as pituitary tumors and intestinal issues caused by disconnections between the endocrine gland and nervous systems. They further confirmed that group drumming reduced stress chemicals such as cortisol in the drummers. Muscle Tension Dysphonia: Even tuneless humming sounds like “um-hum” can have a measurable therapeutic effect on individuals that have lost their voices due to overuse. Pain: When a group of British citizens suffering from chronic pain joined a choir, a Lancaster University study found they were better able to manage their condition for improved quality of life. Just listening to harp music for 20 minutes decreased anxiety, lowered blood pressure and relieved pain in a group of U.S. heart surgery patients with short-term pain participating in a University of Central Florida study in Orlando. Alzheimer’s Disease: In addition to reducing the agitation and anxiety frequently accompanying Alzheimer’s disease, researchers at Florida’s University of Miami School of Medicine found that a group of patients that participated in music therapy for four weeks experienced increased levels of the calming brain chemical melatonin.

How It Works

“Humming or singing causes longer exhalations than normal, helping to naturally eliminate toxins and acidity,” says Dr. Madan Kataria, of Mumbai, India, who has spawned 5,000 laughter clubs worldwide. “We started experimenting with the vowel sounds and humming sound. An early unpublished humming study I did in Denmark showed that people that hummed anything for just 10 minutes were

In Nigeria, we say that rhythm is the soul of life, because the whole universe revolves around rhythm; when we get out of rhythm, that’s when we get into trouble. ~Babatunde Olatunji, drummer and social activist able to reduce their systolic blood pressure by 10 to 15 points, their diastolic by four to five points and their pulse rate by 10 beats per minute.” Kataria found that people with breathing problems like asthma and emphysema experienced especially positive effects because it strengthened belly muscles used in breathing. Kataria is also a fan of kirtan—Hindu devotional call-and-response chants often accompanied by ecstatic dancing. “Kirtan takes away self-consciousness or nervousness and anxiety,” he says. Dr. Eben Alexander, who recorded his near-death experience in Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon’s Journey into the Afterlife, says the “indescribable” cosmic music he experienced has helped him come to understand the effects of specific sound frequencies on the brain. He now provides audio tools to help bring the brain to a higher state and help it match that higher and more conscious state. In his medical practice in Charlottesville, Virginia, he often employs music from a patient’s past to help them emerge from a brain injury or coma and even “reconnect pathways in a damaged brain.” Alexander explains that binaural beats and other sound effects combine to create “brain entrainment” and also in theory, “monotonize” it to free awareness and access realms other than the physical. “It’s magical what the right type of music can do to the brain stem to free up our consciousness,” he observes.

No Talent Needed

Experts agree that people without musical

Nature’s Healing Sounds The calming sounds of rushing water and gentle breezes are well known; science is now confirming the therapeutic effects of singing birds. Belgian researchers confirmed that bird song helps drown out the stressful effects of traffic noise, and Korean scientists found it makes people feel less crowded. A study published in the American Journal of Physiology showed that it can even help regulate participants’ circadian rhythms, contributing to restful sleep and overall wellness.

talent are able to experience the same benefits as virtuosos, based on their degree of engagement with music. Anyone can hum, and most research confirms that benefits are enhanced in creating music rather than merely listening to it. Group singing has become increasingly popular, especially following the hit TV show Glee. Time magazine reported in 2013 that 32.5 million American adults sang in choirs, up about 30 percent from a decade earlier. The choice of musical genre matters. Recent data from Montreal’s McGill University shows that types of music tend to have specific effects; for example, blues slows heart rate and calms an anxious person, rock and punk can boost energy, and reggae can help control anger.

Spirit Moves

The spiritual aspects of virtually all types of music cannot be underestimated, says Michael Hove, Ph.D., a cognitive neuroscientist affiliated with Harvard Medical School and Fitchburg State University, in Massachusetts. His research has primarily focused on drumming to induce altered states of consciousness that shamans from diverse cultures use to bring about physical and emotional healing. What Hove calls a “boring and super-predictable” drumbeat of 240 beats a minute induced a deep trance state within minutes in most subjects, and brain scans confirmed that it enabled them to focus intensely and block out distracting sounds within eight minutes. This aligns with Alexander’s view that, “The sound of music is absolutely crucial in launching us into transcendental awareness. For the true, deep seeker, sound and vibration and the memory of music can serve as a powerful engine to help direct us in the spiritual realms.” Kathleen Barnes has authored numerous natural health books, including her latest, Our Toxic World: A Survivor’s Guide. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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Singing the Blues Stephen Blancett Cover artist Stephen Blancett has been making art since childhood, but his style and subjects are ever-evolving. Animals are a new favorite subject of the artist, who typically paints abstracts, as well as figures portrayed realistically in form, but in bold, unreal colors. “I’ve always had a love for animals,” says Blancett, a resident of Alva, Florida. “I see a lot more wildlife now that I live near a river, especially birds, manatees and alligators, which inspires me to paint them.” Singing the Blues was created for a fundraiser for Abuse Counseling and Treatment (ACT), an organization assisting victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. “It’s a great reward to know that my art benefits another person in some way,” says Blancett, a long-time supporter of ACT. A former creative director in the advertising and publishing fields with a degree from the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, Blancett serves as national art director for Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp. Blancett’s work has been featured in numerous publications and galleries around the world, including an upcoming exhibition in London. He is also passionate about the culinary arts, having recently published a cookbook titled Artist In The Kitchen.

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The Modern Shaman Ancient Practices Heal Body and Soul

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o longer shrouded in mystery, the ancient spiritual practice of shamanism is attracting the interest of psychologists, registered nurses and medical doctors that study its guiding principles to use personally and benefit others. They train one-on-one and in small groups with indigenous shamans in the U.S. and around the world and enroll in programs offered by established schools such as the Foundation for Shamanic Studies and The Four Winds Society. Both offer workshops and expeditions for participants to meet the specific shaman that teaches congruent philosophy, practices and principles. Since 1986, The Four Winds Society, with international headquarters in Miami, Florida, has graduated more than 10,000 practitioners. It teaches a genuine respect for the sacredness of metaphysical forces existing in all natural beings and objects and the connection between the material world and spiritual plane. Dr. Daniel Rieders, a physician specializing in cardiac electrophysiology and interventional cardiology, completed the society’s basic curriculum in 2014. Having matriculated to advanced master classes, he uses shamanic understanding, tools and skills for personal use and in his complementary medical practices, Life Rhythm Therapies and Jain Ayurveda for Optimum Health, in Palm Coast, Florida. He notes that medical procedures and prescriptions aren’t always the answer to problems.

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“I’ve studied various areas of medicine and found them devoid of tools and methods that empower patients to make changes that lead to better health. Studying shamanism means being on my own healing path of cleansing body, mind and spirit. It’s necessary for any empowered healer that aspires to inspire and generate confidence and assertiveness in others, enabling them to do what is needed to live out their life purpose,” he says. Rieders found shamanism to be an effective complementary therapy for strengthening the body and building resilience. One of his patients was unhappy with his job, feeling it only served to support a costly family lifestyle. Upon discerning his true desire was to own a gym and teach people how to get healthy, he took action. “A heart procedure was no longer necessary. Stored anger can create heart disease, as well as cancer,” he remarks. Seti Gershberg’s life changed dramatically while studying shamanism in the remote Peruvian Andes, where he lived with the indigenous Q’ero people for two years. Taking a break from a career in international investment banking, he set out to learn about a shaman’s relationship to energy, consciousness and the supernatural, with an eye to creating a system of universal reciprocity, balance and harmony. He was also interested in indigenous people’s views of

Spirituality is an extension of the inner being’s connection to what the conscious mind longs for, to seek a higher awareness and realize one’s full potential. ~Richard L. Alaniz the relationship of the physical world with self, consciousness and multi-dimensional spacetime as a single interwoven idea; a continuum. “Today, I’m an executive producer and creative director in Phoenix, Arizona, working on a video series, TV commercials and films, including two documentaries on shamanic rituals and ceremonies, as well as the Q’ero culture,” says Gershberg. He practices the Q’ero shaman’s gift of Ayni, giving of our self first without asking for anything in return. His website, ThePathOfTheSun.com, offers a “pay what you can afford” option. Sean Wei Mah, a Native American Cree, grew up on a reservation in Alberta, Canada, around tribal medicine men that practiced smudging, ceremony and ritual. “Smudging, by burning fine powders, considered sacred medicine, is significant to any shaman as holy medicine to cleanse the body. It’s part of Native American life and the foundation of how we communicate, give thanks to and ask for help and guidance from the Creator. Ceremony is our church and smudging is how we purify it,” says the shaman, artist and actor known as “The Rattlemaker”. Angaangaq Angakkorsuaq, a shaman, healer, storyteller and carrier of the Qilaut (wind drum), is an elder from the Kalaaleq tribe, in Greenland. His family belongs to the traditional healers from Kalallit Nunaat. Endearingly known as Uncle, he has traveled to 67 countries to conduct ceremonies including healing circles, sacred sweat lodge purification and Melting the Ice in the Heart of Man intensives, where he teaches the spiritual significance of climate change. He advises, “A shaman’s responsibility is to guide you on your inner path and support you in recognizing your beauty so that you can love yourself and know who you truly are. A shaman guides you to a new level of consciousness through teachings, storytelling and ceremonies, which my grandmother taught me were the key. All of this helps you rely on your own inner guidance.” Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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Relax and Unwind Restorative Yoga Poses Foster Healing by Meredith Montgomery

n classical yoga, teachers often sequence instruction toward reaching a pinnacle pose such as an inversion or arm balance. In restorative yoga, the peak pose is savasana—in which the practitioner fully relaxes while resting flat on their back. Leeann Carey, author of Restorative Yoga Therapy: The Yapana Way to SelfCare and Well-Being, explains, “This passive asana practice turns down the branch of the nervous system that keeps us in fight-or-flight mode and turns up the system allowing us to rest and digest. It feels like a massage for the nervous system and encourages self-inquiry, reflection and change, rather than perfection.” The physical, mental and spiritual benefits are similar to those of active yoga, but because poses are held longer and supported by props such as bolsters, blankets, belts and blocks, “There’s no stress on the tissue and joints. Each pose gifts us with longer-lasting benefits, including more time for the mind to unwind,” advises Carey. “Restorative yoga allows both muscles and the brain to recover from fatigue, so we are stronger, sharper and better able to act in the world afterward,” explains Roger Cole, Ph.D., a certified Iyengar yoga teacher in Del Mar, Cali-

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fornia, and a research scientist studying the physiology of relaxation, sleep and biological rhythms. He attests that it also serves as preparation for pranayama (mindful yoga breathing) and meditation, which require a clear, well-rested, focused mind. Perfect for beginners and used by longtime practitioners to complement other yoga styles, restorative poses are designed to accurately realign and reshape the body. They also can be therapeutically tailored to support natural healing for issues related to tension, premenstrual syndrome, weak immune functioning, back pain, pregnancy and recovery for athletes. “Poses for healing may require targeted gentle stretching, but prop use will coax the body into desired positions without requiring muscular effort,” says Cole. An early student of B.K.S. Iyengar and familiar with props, San Francisco resident and co-founder of Yoga Journal magazine Judith Hanson Lasater, Ph.D., found herself leading her first class comprised entirely of supported poses during a power blackout at a 1980 workshop. “I didn’t want people walking around in the dark, so I improvised a restorative class and everyone loved it,” she recalls. She revisited the idea several years later when

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she personally felt the need for physical, emotional and spiritual restoration. For a year, 90 percent of her practice was supported poses, and the switch helped her so much that it inspired her first book, Relax and Renew: Restful Yoga for Stressful Times. She’s since written more books and trained teachers in restorative yoga around the world. As in classical yoga, a restorative sequence should be balanced with asanas (positions) from all pose classifications— backbends, twists, inversions and forward bends. It takes time for the body to comfortably settle deeply into a pose—as long as 15 minutes—therefore, a 90-minute restorative class may include only a handful of asanas. Lasater says, “Most people don’t need more of anything from the culture in which we live. They need much more to learn to be still and at ease.” In today’s yoga world, which seems to emphasize power and action, “Restorative yoga has become imperative to balance activity and ambition with stillness and being,” she continues. Lasater notes that while many classes are reducing savasana to as little as three minutes, students need 20 minutes. Carey clarifies that because this approach focuses on opening and letting go, rather than striving for the biggest stretch, “Sensation-seeking yogis may need to shift their perspective. The biggest challenge is often quieting the mind while the body is still. When a student is uncomfortable because the mind is screaming, it helps to compare it to having tight hamstrings in an active class. We’re not chasing relaxation; just breathe, feel and watch,” she says. “Eventually, everything will let go.” “The more our mind rebels against relaxing, the more we need it,” observes Lasater. Students often turn to yoga as a strategy for feeling whole, and she suggests that one of the best ways to find clarity within is to listen in stillness, one savasana at a time. “It’s a gift to ourself, our family and the world,” she adds. “When we feel rested, we’re more compassionate and ready to serve the greater good.” Meredith Montgomery, a registered yoga teacher, publishes Natural Awakenings of Gulf Coast Alabama/Mississippi (HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com).

Yoga Props 101 Yoga props can help new students maintain alignment and reduce strain while allowing veterans to more deeply explore the intricacies of their practice. Always adjust the dimensions and placement of props to ensure comfort via soft curves in the body instead of sharp angles, especially in the spine. Body weight must be distributed equally throughout the pose; key places to check for tension are the lower back, abdomen, neck and jaw muscles. Here are some basic tools. Yoga mats should have a non-skid surface and not exceed three-sixteenths of an inch in thickness. They cushion the body, serve as a blanket or a base for props or can roll up into a bolster. Blankets and towels pad hard areas and warm the body. Different ways of folding and rolling transform them into many firm and comfortable shapes with wide-ranging applications. Blocks in various sizes and materials can be laid flat, placed on edge or stood

on end. They can add height or length to the body, access core stability and provide leverage. A stack of hardback books or phone books tied together can work in a pinch. Belts stabilize joints, support inflexible body parts and create traction and space. Typically two inches wide, soft belts with a D-ring locking system are easily adjusted; two soft, wide neckties or scarves tied together are suitable. Avoid material that cuts into the skin. Bolsters, typically cylindrical or rectangular cushions, provide good supports that are long-lasting, if sometimes costly. Combining folded blankets and rolled mats may be suitable alternatives. Walls provide leverage, vertical support and a structure to rest upon. A closed door or large piece of furniture such as a bookcase or refrigerator works; a room corner simultaneously supports both sides of the body. Chairs are versatile props for any

practice and make yoga accessible to those unable to get down onto the floor. Backless folding chairs are typically used in studios, but any sturdy chair that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t roll is suitable. Sandbags, strategically positioned, encourage overworked areas to release. Their weight also provides resistance and stability. Homemade versions can be made by loosely filling a smooth cloth bag with coarse sand, pea gravel or rice. Retail bags of beans, rice or sugar are other options. Eye pillows block out light during resting poses, can gently weight the forehead or hands or support the back of the neck. Typically made of silk or soft cotton, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re filled with a mixture of flax seeds or rice and soothing herbs such as lavender, peppermint or chamomile. Sources: Restorative Yoga Therapy, by Leeann Carey; Relax and Renew, by Judith Hanson Lasater

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VEGAN LUNCHBOX Plant-Based Choices Provide Midday Boost by Judith Fertig

e all have good intentions to eat more fruits and vegetables, and it’s easier if we start with just one plant-based meal a day—lunch. Natural Awakenings has enlisted the help of vegan lunchbox experts to help us all enjoy easy-to-make and colorful feasts good for home, office, school and on the road. “Vegan food offers so much variety, especially at lunch,” says Johanna Sophia, of Pine Plains, New York, who recently hosted the online series The Raw Lunchbox Summit. “A vegan lunch gives an extra boost in the middle of the day for more brain power, clarity and energy.” She and her two children operate Johanna’s Raw Foods, which makes vegan fast food such as veggie burger bites and carrot crackers, available at health food stores.

Laura Theodore, the vegan chef and recording artist who presents The Jazzy Vegetarian PBS television program, lives and works in the New York City area. After a childhood dominated by bologna sandwiches for lunch, she gradually changed to vegan dishes. “I began to notice a difference when I ate mostly plants,” she says. “I could do more and think better.” Theodore favors colorful and delicious vegan foods that travel well in a lunchbox with a cold pack, so she can take them to rehearsals or wherever else she goes. She creates her zucchini fettuccine with a vegetable slicer and loves to end a meal with something naturally sweet, like her maple-raisin-date truffles. Such experimenting in the kitchen led to her newest cookbook, Vegan-Ease: An Easy Guide to Enjoying a Plant-Based Diet.

Brandi Rollins, Ph.D., a researcher at Penn State, in State College, Pennsylvania, found that switching her lunch habits to plant-based dishes made her feel better. The author of Raw Foods on a Budget determined that one of her favorites is a quick raw vegan pizza. She first marinates ingredients for 20 minutes: three medium mushrooms, thinly sliced, with one-anda-half tablespoons of balsamic vinegar, one tablespoon of olive oil, one minced clove of garlic and a big pinch of Italian herb seasoning. Then she spreads half of a mashed avocado on a four-by-four-inch flax cracker and tops it with the marinated mushrooms, plus chopped tomato, peppers or other favorite options. Rollins advises, “You can pack all of the components individually, and then assemble the pizza at work.” Health Foods Chef Catherine Blake, in Maui, Hawaii, studied with renowned plant-based nutritional scientist T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D. She urges her culinary students to ask, “What can I do to sparkle a little bit more tomorrow?” The author of Healthy Recipes for Friends, answers the question in her online presentation, Cooking for Brain Power, at Tinyurl.com/ ChefBlakeBrainPower. Blake’s favorite brain-power luncheon booster is a wrap with antioxidantrich fillings, accompanied by homemade almond milk, sunflower seeds or walnuts for vitamin E and some favorite blue berries or purple grapes. She makes fresh almond milk by grinding raw almonds in a nut grinder, and then adding them plus an equal amount of filtered water to a high-speed blender. After processing and straining out the solids, the resulting nut milk is perfect for smoothies. Changing our diets one meal at a time gives us an opportunity to see if we can feel the difference, as our vegan lunchbox experts have, while we ramp up our taste for healthier eating. Judith Fertig writes award-winning cookbooks and foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS. Connect at JudithFertig.com.

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blender and process to the consistency of soft dough. Transfer the date mixture to a medium-sized bowl.

Pack a Plant-Based Lunch

Lots of Garlic Hummus

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zucchini strips look and taste a lot like fresh pasta. 2 medium zucchini 2 ripe tomatoes, chopped 10 to 14 leaves fresh basil, minced 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 /8 to ¼ tsp sea salt Freshly ground pepper to taste

Using a cookie scoop, spoon out a heaping tablespoon of the date mixture and roll it into a ball. Continue until all the dough is in balls. Put the cocoa powder in a small bowl. Roll the truffles in the cocoa until coated and place on the prepared baking sheet. Refrigerate 1 hour. Stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, truffles will keep up to three days.

Yields: 4 servings

Shave the zucchini lengthwise with a vegetable peeler to make the “noodles”.

Recipe by Laura Theodore, Vegan-Ease: An Easy Guide to Enjoying a Plant-Based Diet

Accented with the tangy taste of fresh lemon juice and a bit of heat from the chili powder, this is an easy, ready-made sandwich spread for a lunchbox.

Put them in a large bowl and add the tomatoes, basil, oil and garlic. Toss gently until thoroughly combined.

Perfect Purple Smoothie

1 cup chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed ¼ cup plus 2 Tbsp filtered or spring water, plus more as needed 5 cloves garlic, chopped 2 Tbsp sesame tahini 2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice ½ tsp chili powder, plus more for garnish ¼ tsp sea salt

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Recipe by Laura Theodore, The Jazzy Vegetarian

Maple-Raisin-Date Truffles Yields: 10 to 12 truffles

Transfer the hummus to a decorated bowl and sprinkle the top with a pinch more chili powder to taste for a festive presentation.

These truffles make an inviting healthy dessert or snack to satisfy a sweet tooth. They’ll impress guests at any dinner party.

Recipe by Laura Theodore, Vegan-Ease: An Easy Guide to Enjoying a Plant-Based Diet

Zucchini Fettuccine with Fresh Tomato Salsa Yields: 4 servings This raw side dish is low in calories, a breeze to prepare and cool fare on a hot summer day. The

Homemade almond milk is the base and cayenne powder gives it a spicy punch that intensifies the rest of the flavors. Drink one serving for lunch and chill the other for a fast and easy mid-afternoon reviver.

Serve immediately.

Place all the ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Add a bit more water if needed to achieve desired consistency.

Yields: 2 servings

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9 large Medjool dates, pitted 1 /8 cup raisins ¼ cup raw shredded unsweetened dried coconut 1 Tbsp maple syrup 2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

12 oz acai juice 6 oz almond milk 1 Tbsp soy creamer 1 cup fresh or frozen wild blueberries 1 frozen banana ½ cup fresh or frozen raspberries 1 Tbsp whole ground flaxseed meal (blueberry variety if available; try Trader Joe’s) 1 cup coconut water ice cubes 1 Tbsp macro greens or other vegan, non-GMO greens powder ½ tsp apple cider vinegar 1 to 3 dashes cayenne powder

Line a small baking sheet with unbleached parchment paper.

Combine all ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend until smooth.

Place the dates, raisins, coconut and maple syrup in a high-performance

Store in two insulated cups and keep chilled until ready to serve.

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nfluential spiritual leader Ram Dass has described Krishna Das (Jeffrey Kagel) as an example of someone whose “heartsongs” open channels to God. The Grammy-nominated kirtan artist, long considered yoga’s rock star, consistently plays to soldout crowds worldwide. The Long Island native’s journey has gone from being a member of a popular rock band to going to India, where as a student of spiritual leader Neem Karoli Baba, the trajectory of his life and music shifted and expanded. His 1996 debut album, One Track Heart, focused on updated chants from the ancient tradition of bhakti yoga, followed in 1998 by Pilgrim Heart, with a guest appearance by Sting. Since then, a steady stream of 14 albums and DVDs produced on his own label have provided the soundtrack for yoga classes everywhere; the soothing rhythmic chants performed in a deep, rich timbre complements instruction in the spiritual element of the exercise. Das’ specialty, kirtan, updates an ancient tradition of devotional chanting as meditation accompanied by instruments. A kirtan concert invites audience members to join in the experience through chanting, clapping and dancing and is characterized as a journey into the self that also connects us with each other.

How would you introduce your music? Across the country and around the world, yoga practitioners are chanting the names of God in tongues including Sanskrit, Hindi, Punjabi and English. They’re taking kirtan music out of the temples and the yoga studios and into dance halls, univer-

sities, cathedrals and other unexpected places. In the last decade, India’s traditional call-and-response form of chanting has been reinvented by modern devotional artists blending traditional kirtan with modern genres such as rock, rhythm and blues, hip-hop and electronica—breathing new life and devotion into yoga’s sacred chants.

What does kirtan mean to you? For me, kirtan is all about the music. The more ways I practice sustainable health, balance, love and music and immerse myself in a spiritual life, the more I realize that all issues distill down to simple facts. Everyone wants to be loved and happy, and to avoid suffering and being judged. Looking at our lives, we start to see how we hurt ourselves and others and how what happens to us in daily life can be difficult to deal with. We recognize that we must find deep inner strength so we don’t get destroyed by the waves that come and try to toss us around. Little by little, all of our awakening practices work to transform our life. They move us from being externally oriented and reactive to being established within and quietly responsive. We come to have a wider view that life can effectively contain and envelop the different facets of ourselves and the world.

Why do many consider a kirtan event a transcendent experience far beyond the music? There are two things: the music and where the music is carrying us. In this case, it’s the names of God, of divinity, that are real and inside us. We can call this higher sense anything we like and aim in that direction according to how we identify with it. If we want peace in the world, then every individual needs to find peace within. We can’t create peace or happiness with anger and selfishness in our heart and mind. We can release ourselves from a limiting storyline, whatever it is, and touch a deeper place for a while. Then, when we return to our day, we are standing on slightly different ground because we have trained ourselves to let go a little bit. It’s a gradual process that takes time and effort, but it’s a joyful practice.

Do you see a shift in thinking echoing that of the 1960s that positions us to do better this time? In the 1960s, everyone thought they were going to change the external world, but they forgot they have to change themselves, too, and little work was done inside. Today, while most people keep trying to first rearrange the outside world, more are now doing the necessary inside work, as well. The key is to understand what’s truly possible. If we don’t understand how we can be happy and at peace in the middle of a burning fire, we won’t recognize the tools available to create that kind of light for ourselves and others. Robin Fillmore is the publisher of the Natural Awakenings of Washington, D.C, edition.

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resounding chorus of research shows that the traditional three R’s of essential early education should also encompass an M for music. Playing instruments prior to and during school years can put children on a tuneful path to lifelong benefits.

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A 2015 study by the National Association for Music Education (nafme.org) shows that youngsters harboring an early appreciation for music tend to have larger vocabularies and more advanced reading skills than their peers. The research also revealed that schools with music programs have an estimated 90.2 percent graduation rate and 93.9 percent attendance rate compared to others averaging 72.9 and 84.9 percent, respectively. A recent study by the Children’s Music Workshop (ChildrensMusic Workshop.com), which provides instructional programming for more than 25 Los Angelesarea public and private schools, cites a host

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of additional benefits. These highlight music education’s role in developing the part of the brain that processes language; improving spatial intelligence; thinking creatively; gaining empathy for people of other cultures; encouraging self-expression and teamwork through playing as a group; and achieving higher grades both in high school and on standardized tests. Higher institutes of learning are equally involved. Boston’s Berklee College of Music (Berklee.edu) offers majors in making it as a music professional, performance music and music therapy, plus postgraduate degrees. Its annual five-week summer performance program in “Beantown” furthers the skills of 1,000 U.S. and international children 12 years old and up. In addition to musical skills, “We see improvement in young people’s confidence and persona,” says Oisin McAuley, director of summer programs. “It’s a truly formative experience.” In addition, The Berklee City Music online program serves high schools nationwide, assisted by alumni in some cities. It also awards scholarships for participation in the summer performance activities in Boston.

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The nonprofit Young Americans (YoungAmericans.org) organization, launched in 1992, operates its own college of performing arts in Corona, California, that fosters artistic, intellectual and personal growth for those working toward becoming performers or arts educators. Its International Music Outreach Tours have brought workshops to K through 12th grade students in nearly all 50 American states and 15 countries in Europe and Asia.

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“Don’t force children to play music. It’s better when they want to do it on their own. Having instruments around the house can make it easier,” suggests Dayna Martin, a life coach and author of Radical Unschooling: A Revolution Has Begun, near North Conway, New Hampshire. Learning music can also decrease math phobia, similar to the way in which children that love to cook and follow recipes learn math, she points out, because math and music are undeniably interconnected. As part of a self-taught passion for medieval history, her 17-year-old son Devin is building a replica of a Vikingera log house on the family’s property and has made several stringed instruments steeped in the historical period using mathematical principles. “When children apply math to further their interest in music, it makes more sense to them than when it’s some problems in a workbook, and they pick it up more readily, which instills a lifelong appreciation of mathematics as an essential tool,” she observes. Jamie Blumenthal, a board-certified music therapist and owner of Family

Music Therapy Connection: North Bay Music Therapy Services (NorthBayMusicTherapy.com), in Santa Rosa, California, works predominantly with special needs children. “Autistic children love music, and playing wind instruments like flutes and whistles helps work the muscles around the mouth, assisting with speech development,” she says. Singing, keyboards and percussion instruments are other tools she uses. “Many parents want their child to become accustomed to social settings. Because their child loves music, they’ll often seek a group music forum,” notes Blumenthal. Family Music Time (FamilyMusic

Be open-minded enough not to label innovations in genres as junk; whatever kids are drawn to should be fine. ~Dayna Martin

Time.com), in Fort Myers, Florida, is one of 2,500 affiliated centers nationwide and in 40 countries that follows music CDs provided by Princeton, New Jerseybased Music Together (MusicTogether. com). Drumming and singing sessions with parents and children up to 5 years old help them gain a music appetite and early group music-making experience, according to Director LouAnne Dunfee. At her studio, local professional musi-

cians also conduct private lessons in piano, guitar and trumpet for children ages 6 and up. Children playing instruments can mean much more than just music to our ears. Randy Kambic is a freelance writer and editor based in Estero, FL, and regular contributor to Natural Awakenings.

Instrumental Finds Here are some of the organizations that collect and provide musical instruments for youngsters. Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation, MHOpus.org Hungry for Music, HungryForMusic.org Fender Music Foundation, FenderMusicFoundation.org Music for Minors Foundation, Music4Minors.org VH1 Save the Music Foundation, VH1SaveTheMusic.org

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he United Nations warns that water use is outpacing population growth two to one. At this rate, two-thirds of the world will face water stress by 2025, meaning fewer crops and jobs and higher food prices. “Globally, 3 million people, mostly children, die each year due to waterrelated issues,” says Sister Dorothy Maxwell, of the Dominican Sisters of Blauvelt, in New York. “Water is a precious commodity. Every drop in supply should increase awareness.”

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For significant savings, use ingredients with a lower water footprint. “Be conscientious about food purchases,” advises Gene Baur, president and co-founder of the nonprofit Farm Sanctuary, in Watkins Glen, New York, and Orland and Los Angeles, California. “Choosing plant foods instead of animal products can make a huge difference. Estimates show that one person switching to a vegan diet can save at least 1,000 gallons of water every day.” Before landing on a plate, an eightounce steak will have necessitated 850

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gallons of water, including growing and processing the animal’s food grain. The amount of water needed to produce a quarter-pound hamburger equals that of 30 average showers. “Dietary choices have environmental and ethical impacts,” agrees Michael Schwarz, founder of Hudson Valley Treeline Cheese, in Kingston, New York. “The carbon and water footprints of conventional dairy products are also enormous.” His company’s vegan cheeses are basically cashews, probiotic cultures and salt. Unlike American’s 10 million dairy cows, cashews aren’t injected with growth hormones, don’t emit methane and produce no waste runoff to pollute waterways.

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The Natural Resources Defense Council reports that Americans annually discard more than 35 million tons of uneaten food that costs local governments $1.5 billion annually in clean up and landfill maintenance. Food waste contributes to climate change through the use of huge quantities of water, fertilizer, land and fuel to process, refrigerate and trans-

port it. Plus, it emits methane gas as it decomposes. Reducing food waste can have a far-reaching impact. Applying simple household tips will help minimize waste: Protect all meat, poultry and fish along with dairy products like yogurt, sour cream and cottage cheese from bacteria by storing them in the original packaging until used; seal any leftovers in airtight containers. Wrap hard cheese in foil or waxed paper after opening. Keep fruits and vegetables separate and don’t wash before refrigerating to forestall mold. Activated oxygen, like that used in the small refrigerator appliance BerryBreeze, neutralizes bacteria and mold to keep stored foods fresh longer.

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Maxwell’s guidance for savvy water use includes: Don’t pre-rinse dishes. Run the dishwasher only when full. Use less soap when washing up and make sure it’s biodegradable. Water-wise experts also offer these cooking tips. Use a single pot of water to blanch

several kinds of vegetables before freezing. Start with the lightest color and end with the darkest, especially odorous veggies like asparagus or Brussels sprouts. “Unless it’s greasy, cooking and drinking water can be reused to nourish plants,” explains Diane MacEachern, founder and publisher of BigGreenPurse.com. “I cool egg and veggie cooking water to pour on herbs and flowers.” As whole potatoes simmer, set a steamer basket over them to cook other veggies and conserve water. Fewer pots mean less dishwashing, and leftover potato water adds extra flavor to homemade potato dinner rolls. Cook shorter shapes of dry pasta in less water, first placing them in cold water and lowering the heat to a simmer once it hits a boil, also saving energy (Tinyurl. com/ColdWaterPastaMethod). Directions for hard-boiled eggs call for enough cold water to cover before boiling, followed by the mandatory icewater bath, using goodly amounts of water and energy. Steam eggs instead; find instructions at Tinyurl.com/

BestHardCookedEggs. For a large quantity of eggs, try baking them (AltonBrown.com/baked-eggs). Freezer jam contains more fruit, much less sugar and needs no water bath for canning jars; recipes are available online. Eat watermelon as is or in salads, compost the peel and pickle the rind using only one cup of water with minimal boiling time (Tinyurl.com/WatermelonRindPickling). Rather than waste warm water to defrost frozen foods, simply move them overnight to the refrigerator. Composting is far more eco-wise than running a garbage disposal and sink water. More than 70 percent of Earth’s surface is covered in water, but only .007 percent—like a single drop in a fivegallon bucket—is usable for hydrating its 6.8 billion people and all plants and animals. We must be creative to protect that drop by kicking it up a notch in the kitchen. Connect with the freelance writer via AveryMack@mindspring.com.

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ouseholds with multiple pets abound as families often opt for a mix of companion animals. Currently, more than 70 million dogs, 75 million cats and 6 million birds are kept as pets in the U.S., according to a recent American Pet Products Association survey. While we cherish their affection, downsides include pet hair dust bunnies, scattered litter, spilled seeds and potty accidents. Cleaning up can be easier with training and planning. “Living on the beach, it’s easy for the dog to bring sand indoors, so I taught him to shake it off,” says dog expert and trainer Amy Robinson, in Vero Beach, Florida. “I put water in a bottle and misted it lightly on his head, then gave the cue, ‘Shake,’ and shook my shoulders. He mimicked me and got rid of most of the sand. Brushing him with a towel got the rest.” Once the dog understands the cue, retire the water bottle. “I have a Newfoundland/poodle, a great Pyrenees/poodle and a Labradoodle, so I keep old towels outside the door to wipe dirty feet,” says Kathleen Thometz,

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owner of Doodle Art & Design, in Western Springs, Illinois. “The Newfoundland can open the door, so I have to catch him before he tracks in muddy paw prints.” Thometz keeps their hairbrush with the towels. “I have them groomed regularly, but a quick brush after a walk means I don’t have to vacuum between weekly house cleanings,” she says. “Short hair can be even harder to pick up,” reminds Ryan Riley, co-founder of BizBagz.com, in Los Angeles. “We brush our 50- and 70-pound pit bull mixes outside after play time and they love it.” “Carpets and pets are a challenging combination, especially when pets get older and accidents happen,” observes Amy Bell, an interior decorator at Red Chair Home Interiors, in Cary, North Carolina. “I recommend hard surface flooring, washable slipcovers for furniture and keeping lint brushes by the door.” All-natural, sustainably sourced area rugs or hall runners make it easier for dogs to get around on slick surfaces; be sure the backing can withstand wet accidents. “I use a hair-attracting dry mop to

pick up fur on hard floors. It takes me 10 minutes a day to do 2,400 square feet; otherwise, I’d have tumbleweeds of hair blowing around. I use a Quick Vac every two days on area rugs,” says Joan Fradella, a Florida Supreme Court-certified family mediator in Lantana, Florida. A basset mix, vizla/Rhodesian ridgeback and boxer/Labrador all shed hair in her house. Fradella also uses a water-soaked microfiber cleaning cloth to remove what she calls sniggle art (dog nose prints) on sliding glass doors. If a hairy cat balks at brushing, try a cat hair removal glove. Some are designed to massage and remove loose hair; others clean up furniture and fabrics. Stick with washable cat or dog bedding and use a removable cover for more frequent laundering. Warming temperatures due to climate change are fostering a rise in flea populations worldwide. Food-grade (not pool-grade) diatomaceous earth sprinkled on a pet’s bedding or the pet itself is safe; the silky powder adversely affects only creatures with hard outer skeletons. Some dogs grab a mouthful of food and join the family, trailing crumbs along the way. Instead, feed them in their crates where they feel at home, allowing 15 minutes to finish. For a dog that eats too fast and then sometimes vomits, use a puzzledesigned feeder so it has to work to get to the food. Fradella uses food and water bowls with wide bottoms because they’re harder to overturn. Stainless steel, washed daily, is best. A waterproof mat with a raised lip helps contain mealtime spills. A static mat removes litter from a cat’s feet upon exiting the litter box. “Dogs can be trained to put away their toys,” advises Robinson. Cats, not so much. Birds are messy, producing floating bits of feathers and scattered seed. A mesh seed catcher will capture most of it; a dry mop gathers up the rest. Bell suggests randomly sprinkling about 15 drops of lavender essential oil on a new air filter before installing it for a fresh scent throughout the house, and regularly changing filters. Multiple pets may necessitate more frequent filter replacements, which also reduces dander and related allergy symptoms. Simple routines and the right tools lead to a safe, healthy home. They also free us up from unnecessary chores to enjoy more time with our beloved pets. Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.

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improves memory, concentration, spelling, reading, multi-tasking, balance and coordination through Crossinology® Brain Integration Technique (BIT). BIT is based on principles of Applied Physiology that assess and correct learning difficulties. It’s a hands-on acupressure process that works with 80 sections of the brain. BIT specifically relieves stress as it affects aptitude, resilience and performance. BIT works to establish connections between otherwise healthy parts of the brain that may not function normally together. It also restores connections interrupted by injury or stroke. For people who feel that they are not working to their full potential, this technique bridges the gap between what a person is doing now and what he or she is capable of doing. “I am a perfect example of a person who desperately needed help,” Beach says. “I ran two successful businesses but it was hard. Imagine having to reread documents and manuals and correspondences many times over just to comprehend bits and pieces of the content. Imagine not being able to understand departure and arrival signs in airports in order to get to the proper

gate. Imagine being told that you are lazy and neglecting what you have to do, like studies or work assignments. It’s very frustrating.” “Parents of children with learning disabilities are frustrated, too” he continues. “They may have been told by pediatricians that prescription medication is the only answer for their children with ADD/ADHD. Or they might not even be aware of Dyslexia. There are alternatives. Brain Integration Technique is a viable therapy.” BIT is recommended by psychologists, therapist and other health professionals because it consistently produces improvements measurable by standard psychological and neurological tests. BIT is completely non-invasive and suitable for people of all ages. Most of Beach’s clients report that BIT is a very soothing and relaxing experience. He finds that his clients are generally happier after going through the treatment. “They find that they are able to make better decisions. They process information more efficiently. Their comprehension is greater. They don’t procrastinate as much. Thinking is easier. They even have an increased ability to observe what is happening around them.” “Children are suddenly able to do better in school. Some discover they are getting A’s on spelling and math tests, which is huge for a child. They are less frustrated and calmer. They no longer have to act up as a way to avoid tasks that make them feel inadequate in school. Some of the changes in children are very impressive — life changing.”

based on the median time for treatment. The length of each person’s program varies because of individual needs. Some people with only one or two areas of deficit may take just eight hours to complete the whole program, whereas others with many areas of deficit need more time.

What does BIT do?

What kind of results can you Wednesday, September 28 at 6:30pm Olympic Heights Community expect with BIT?

The human brain performs extremely complicated electro-magnetic functions and, like any other organ, shows symptoms of stress. Under stress, the brain’s blood supply is redirected for “fight” or “flight” in the body, and the logic center or creative center simply shuts down. With the shutdown, the synchronization of brain function is lost and you just cannot “think” clearly. Then you blame yourself for not trying harder, or worse, not being intelligent enough, when the true culprit is stress. All too often we learn to “switch off” when we could be welcoming new experiences. The BIT program helps children and adults to re-pattern brain activity around such difficulties and use more of their potential.

How long does the treatment take?

The basic correction program takes approximately twelve to sixteen hours, an estimate

What happens during the treatment?

The first session of treatment includes an initial assessment that serves as a benchmark against which to evaluate future change. During this session, Beach assesses the electro-magnetic activity in the brain using muscle monitoring. This technique reveals the specific brain areas that need the most attention. At the end of the assessment he discusses the probable length of treatment required. Subsequent sessions involve correcting the specific brain areas that showed in the assessment. The correction technique involves very light touch on specific points to re-establish electro-magnetic integrity within the brain. Thus brain functioning is improved, specifically in learning ability, creativity, and physical coordination. This is done by pinpointing stress in the brain that affects learning, and relieving these individual stress patterns. The client may also come in for a 6-8 week post-integration follow-up. This session usually lasts an hour.

Beach consistently improves learning ability of the individuals he treats. You can expect to read with high comprehension, learn and retain spelling words, understand mathematical concepts, become physically coordinated and modulate their emotional responses. Often, medications are not needed after treatment in the majority of cases. If there is organic brain damage, there is still improvement but it will be limited depending on the location of the damage. However, even those that were suspected to have damage (i.e. Autistic tendencies) often improve significantly enough that the suspected damage is no longer evident.

How quickly do clients see results?

Every individual is different. Some people feel different during the treatment, and some do not feel anything until after the integration is entirely complete. The timeframe can range from a few days to a few months. BIT enables the brain to learn. BIT cannot make the person learn. Therefore, external variables like family and school dynamics can affect when and how the integration takes hold. Surprisingly, it is often the people around the integrated person who notice the changes first, especially with children.

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As a part of his practice, Beach offers free assessments. He strongly believes in the power of the therapy as he has experienced positive, life-changing improvements himself with this work. “People with learning disabilities can do well in life with or without my help. The difference is, with BIT therapy, they have the ability to do so much more, and life doesn’t have to be so Come to a FREE talk by BIT expert Wes Beach about how the brain and BIT work to alleviate the symptoms of learning problems. Thursday, September 22 at 6:30pm Spanish River Library 1501 Spanish River Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33431

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ibromyalgia is a name given to a common pain syndrome affecting about two percent of Americans, more in women than in men. I call it a syndrome because it is a spectrum of conditions, whose predominant signs and symptoms include muscular pain, fatigue, and mood changes. Its’ cause is unknown, and there are no lab tests to diagnose it. Very often, blood tests or X-rays are normal. Your physician needs to rule out several conditions that look like it or can even occur concurrently with it. Then, the diagnosis is made by history and physical exam.

Some of the conditions that look like fibromyalgia or can occur with it are:

• Hormonal disorders, like hypothyroidism, hyperparathyroidism, Addison’s disease, and Cushing’s Syndrome • Medications, especially the lipid lowering drugs (I see this a lot), and steroid use • Polymyalgia rheumatica • Sleep apnea • Viral infections, like hepatitis C and parvovirus • Autoimmune disorders, like systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis • Lyme disease • Eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome • Malignancy Fibromyalgia is a rheumatological disease, and rheumatologists are the medical specialists who diagnose and treat the over 100 rheumatological diseases. The American College of Rheumatology developed the definition of fibromyalgia in 1990: a history of pain in all four quadrants of the body for over 3 months, plus 11 of 18 tender points. People with fibromyalgia have increased sensitivity to pain, and even that may come and go. The affected muscles usually have a decreased range of motion (they’re stiffer), can be weaker, and tire easily. Because the muscles are tight and tender most of the time, they cut off the blood circulation to them and their area, resulting in lack of oxygen and nutrients to the area. This

releases neurotransmitters that then sensitize the nerves to the muscles, resulting in pain. This becomes a vicious cycle of pain, muscle tightness, nerve sensitization all the way back to the brain and spinal cord, an exaggerated pain response, hypersensitivity, and more pain. What was an acute problem becomes a chronic one, inducing referred pain, as well. Fibromyalgia signs and symptoms include muscles that are tight, tender, and weak, plus a long list of physical and emotional problems. These include: chronic fatigue, sleep disturbance, anxiety, depression, inability to deal with stress, weight gain or loss, heat or cold intolerance, visceral pains and dysfunctions, headaches, allergies and hypersensitivities to almost anything, hearing and visual disturbances. What causes fibromyalgia? There is no one answer to that. Officially, the answer is unknown. Research has come up with a variety of answers, such as infectious diseases, physical or emotional trauma, hormonal disorders, and a nervous system that is hypersensitive to stress responses. People can have fibromyalgia alone or with other conditions, which just confounds the picture. Treatment: There are as many ways to treat people with fibromyalgia as there are symptoms. Understanding and education for you and your family probably comes first. A sympathetic physician, nurse or therapist is important. There are many support and information groups out there and you can find them in the phone book, newspaper, bookstore, and Internet. I have spoken about fibromyalgia at the local Palm Beach County Arthritis Foundation headquarters, and you will find the staff and resources there very helpful. They can be reached at: 561-833-1133, or by website: www.arthritis.org. Exercise that helps stretch and strengthen muscles, and relaxation techniques to ease depression and anxiety, including hypnosis, are all helpful. Diet is always a big question mark, as we have all heard of people who either added or deleted certain foods from their diets that helped their conditions. It boils down to what’s right for you, the individual. One way to explore whether foods are hurting or helping you is to carefully eliminate them, one at a time, for a few weeks, and

see your results. I’m a firm believer in taking your vitamins, so: at least get a good multivitamin and take it with your diet. Hands-on bodywork, gently and carefully done, can be a real blessing and lifesaver. I encourage everyone to explore osteopathic manipulation, acupuncture, and gentle massage techniques. Good psychotherapy can be invaluable, too. I often spend a lot of time with my patients trying to discover the cause of their conditions, and it often includes discovering “who’s the pain in your neck”, not just “what’s the pain in your neck”. Understanding one’s past can be very liberating. Cognitive-behavioral therapy is one way to learn skills to cope. These include: relaxation training, activity pacing, visual imagery, cognitive restructuring, problem solving, and goal setting. Our attitude and behavior patterns are so important, and we can do a lot to control them and make them work positively for us. There are a number of herbs, homeopathic and other natural remedies on the market that can help to varying degrees. I will mention one of my favorite groups here: the Bach Flower Remedies. There are 38 remedies, each

corresponding to a different emotion. Rescue Remedy is the one I recommend the most, either as a liquid or to rub on as a cream. Again, bookstores, the Internet, etc., are all great resources for information. Medications can often be a positive help. Pain meds, such as the NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) of which there are about twenty on the market, some presciption-only, and some over-the-counter, are usually the mainstay for pain. Anti-anxiety and anti-depressant meds can also be helpful. Sleep medicines can be helpful, as people with fibromyalgia often find that they don’t get restful sleep. 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 33407-5501 Tel. 561-832-1894, Fax 561-832-1590.

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calendarofevents Calendar Deadline: All Calendar Events must be submitted by email by the 15th of the month PRECEDING PUBLICATION (e.g. April 15th for the May Issue) 5 FREE LISTINGS WITH A DISPLAY AD or $10 for Non-Advertisers. See listings below for format. Email the events to: calendar@napalmbeach.com No Phone Calls Please.

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NEW MOON crystal Singing Bowl Event with Margaret Ann Lembo. The sound produced by crystal singing bowls, which are made of quartz, brings positive effects and changes in the body, specifically the autonomic, immune and endocrine systems. Come with a written list of what you are manifesting. Through the use of intention and the imagination, using crystal singing bowls, and the power of the group energy, you will create a new reality. Rely on your imagination and have confidence in the creation of the resulting reality. 6:30-8:30PM, $22 prepaid, $27 at the door, nonrefundable. Maximum 25 people, at The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www.thecrystalgarden.com. Call 561-3692836 to attend.

BELLABIRTHING Workshop at 12-5pm. Agape Healing Arts 385 Tequesta Dr Suite 4 Tequesta FL 33469. You can have the pregnancy, birth, and baby you always dreamed of. Do you want a natural pregnancy? Do you want a nurturing partner during your pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum? Mothers feel: calmer, safer and healthier Fathers feel: competent and empowered Babies feel: more serene, healthier, and eat and sleep better and cry less. Please visit www.AgapeHealingArts.com for registration and info.

The Heart of Prayer: A non-process contemplative prayer experience consisting of heart-focused presencing prayer, silent meditation, requestresponse prayer support, and Namaste connective practice. The entire experience is contained and saturated with a deep state of shared reverence, infinite love, and felt-sense gratitude. Join Rev. Taylor Stevens every Thursday from 11:15 am12:00 pm. Love Donation accepted.

Reiki Level IIIA with Rev. Pearl Rauberts, Reiki Master & Teacher, 9:30am to 5:00pm, $200. This class can be taken on its own or as the first part of the full Reiki Master training (two further classes at a later date). You will receive the Reiki Master attunement, learn the Master symbol and learn many advanced Reiki techniques. Give and receive Reiki using these techniques in a small group with individual attention from a highly experienced teacher. You must have your Reiki I and II Certificates from classes taken in person not online. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. Please RSVP: call 561-333-3372, email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com, more details at www.rauberts.com

Daily Nature Walks At MacArthur Beach State Park, Daily at 10:00 a.m. Join one of the Park naturalists for a one-mile Nature Walk through our four distinct ecosystems, and learn our natural and cultural history. Free with Park admission.

John Prince Park Walk, 2520 Lake Worth Rd, Lake Worth, FL. Take a slow stroll or pick up speed as you choose your own hiking pace. One hour walk, 7:30 a.m. Contact: Paul Cummings, 561-963-9906. Public/Leisure.

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Introduction to Transformational Breath® w/ Jamar Fri 6:30-9PM Cost $45 or $40 by 9/1. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more information call 561-630-2280

Sunday Worship Service Rev. Justin Terry, Seminary teacher for United Metaphysical Churches, senior Pastor United Metaphysical Church of the Palm Beaches and one of the youngest clairvoyant mediums in the US. Come and experience his uplifting message. Healing 10:30 AM Worship Service 11:00 AM -UMC 528 S. Haverhill Road, WPB. 561-686-0217. www.unitedmetaphysical.org

Private Psychic Readings w/Countess Nadia Starella Fri 2-6PM. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more information call 561-630-2280. Booksigning at 7 pm. Alyssa Maxwell will speak and sign Murder at Rough Point $25.00. Murder on the Beach Mystery Bookstore, Pineapple Grove, 273 NE 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444, Phone: 561-279-7790. murdermb@gate.net, www.murderonthebeach.com

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Center for Spiritual Living Palm Beaches, Are you looking for a community where you can be yourself? Enjoy community, be authentic and make a difference at CSL. September's Theme: Creating a Joyful Life. Sundays: Meditation 10 am, Celebration 10:30 am. Www.cslpalmbeaches. org, 561-676-7997. GreenWise Community Room,

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Upstairs, 11231 Legacy Ave, PBG Monthly Sacred Sunday-Soul-Collage® Come for the morning, the afternoon or both! Learn the fun intuitive process of SoulCollage and make your own deck of 5"X8" collaged oracle cards with deep personal meaning to help with life's questions and transitions. Evolve your understanding of the relationships between all aspects of your life: personality, community, inner life, dreams, symbols and soul through this gentle, creative process. Morning session--10am-12:30pm Introduction to SoulCollage® + Afternoon session 1-5pm--Celebrating our Emotions Through SoulCollage®. www. JuicyCreatives.com Lake Worth, FL call Elise to reserve your spot 904-377-3500 $35 for one session $60 for both includes all supplies. I Can See Clearly Now with Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed blood Cherokee; 12:30pm to 2:30pm, $35. Self-image and self-perception shape everything from our personality to our world view and beyond. The foundation for these are often established early in life so they typically go unnoticed when life struggles begin. This presentation will give you a straightforward technique to use any time you feel the need to make positive change in your life. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. Please RSVP: call 561-333-3372, or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com, details at www.rauberts.com Make a Native American style Hafted Rattle with Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed blood Cherokee; starts at 3:00pm, $45 includes all materials. Rattles are traditionally used by Native Americans as musical and healing instruments and can be built in many shapes. You will make your own Native American style hafted rattle (rattle with handle); we will have all the materials you will need and you will be shown how to personalize it. We will work with wet rawhide, so bring a hairdryer if you have one to help it dry faster. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. Please RSVP: call 561333-3372, or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com, details at www.rauberts.com SUNDAY SERVICE at Unity of the Palm Beaches. Senior Minister Rev. Taylor E. Stevens’ uplifting sermons present practical spiritual teachings for a joyful, abundant and meaningful life. Our Broadway quality soloists along with our music team will bless us with their talent. We offer a Youth Program for children and teens. Food and fellowship follow the service in our beautiful social hall. Come join us and feel the love! Gather with like-minded people. Services are held at the beautiful Temple Israel, 1901 N Flagler Dr, West Palm Beach, FL 33407 (561) 833-6483 www. unitypalmbeach.com Service begins at 11:00 am. Affiliated with Unity Worldwide Ministries, Silent Unity and Unity Institute & Seminary.

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SUNDAY SERVICE at Unity of the Palm Beaches. Senior Minister Rev. Taylor E. Stevens’ uplifting sermons present practical spiritual teachings for a joyful, abundant and meaningful life. Our Broadway quality soloists along with our music team will bless us with their talent. We offer a Youth Program for children and teens. Food and fellowship follow the service in our beautiful social hall. Come join us and feel the love! Gather with like-minded people. Services are held at the beautiful Temple Israel, 1901 N Flagler Dr, West Palm Beach, FL 33407 (561) 833-6483 www. unitypalmbeach.com Service begins at 11:00 am. Affiliated with Unity Worldwide Ministries, Silent Unity and Unity Institute & Seminary. Learn to Kayak At MacArthur Beach State Park, 12:00 p.m. (about 1 hour). This is a land-based course to provide beginners the skills necessary for kayaking. Reservations are recommended. Free with Park admission, for information and reservations call the Nature Center at (561) 624-6952 Fish Tank Interpretation At MacArthur Beach State Park; Sundays, 11:00 a.m. Learn about the various fish and creatures in our Nature Center as a Ranger target feeds the fish and provides information such as what they eat, where they live and other interesting facts. Free with Park admission. Snake Talk At MacArthur Beach State Park, Sundays, 2:00 p.m. Meet King Henry, our resident king snake. Learn about the habits and habitats of King and other snakes at this informative presentation. Free with Park admission. Hike in Jonathan Dickinson State Park, 16450 S.E. Federal Highway, Hobe Sound, FL. Enjoy this very popular hike of 7 to 12 miles. Meet at the front gate of the park at 8:00 a.m. Bring plenty of water. Contact: Mary Miller, 561-213-2189. Public/Moderate.

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 5 Healing Lecture by Edd Edwards Bio Intrinsic Resonant Energy Specialist. Edd Edwards is a leader in the field of Bio Intrinsic Resonant Energy. As a catalyst for instantaneous healing and energy movement, Edd desires to help others heal themselves. Learn how top scientist have validated and measured his ability to manipulate energy Learn Edd’s techniques on how you can work with energy. 1PM United Metaphysical Church, 528 S. Haverhill Road, WPB $10 Suggested donation. Private sessions available. 561-629-2665. www.unitedmetaphysical.org. AGAPE COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE, “Acupuncture for everyone” Every Monday, 12:002:00pm. Agape Healing Arts 385 Tequesta Dr Suite 4 Tequesta FL 33469. The mission of AGAPE Community Acupuncture is to make acupuncture

accessible to as many members of our Community as possible. We use a sliding scale of $25 - $50 per treatment. You decide what you can afford. Please visit www.AgapeHealingArts.com for registration and info. *RSVP IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 6 Private Energy Sessions with Edd Edwards – Bio Intrinsic Resonant Energy Specialist. The energy that Edd emits activates the brain and the healing systems already present in a person. Once the activation begins, pain can instantly disappear and complete healing can occur. Private sessions 11AM-5PM Call 561-629-2665. Sessions at United Metaphysical Church, 528 S. Haverhill Rd, WPB. www.unitedmetaphysical.org. VINYASA YOGA, Every Tuesday at 6PM. Agape Healing Arts 385 Tequesta Dr Suite 4 Tequesta FL 33469. Join Tanja Schmitt for a strengthening and restoring practice. Please visit www.AgapeHealingArts.com for registration and info. Soul Healing Group West Palm Beach. Join Marsha Valutis for weekly soul healing practice to learn easy, powerful and effective techniques to heal and transform your life. Receive Divine Soul Healing Blessings for your requests. Feel better! 7:30 – 9:30 pm, $10 - $20 Love Offering, every Tuesday evening at Joanne Francis Medical Esthetics, 911 Village Blvd, Ste 807. Call 321-749-1084. Soul Healing Group Delray Beach. Join Pamela Carmo for this weekly practice to learn beautiful, powerful and effective techniques to heal and transform your life. Receive Divine Soul Healing Blessings for your requests. Feel better! 7:30 – 9:30 pm, $10 - $20 Love Offering, every Tuesday evening in Delray Beach, FL. Please call for location: 561-331-1385 Join us on the dancer's playground for contact improvisation Tuesday evenings. Find your way without forcing your will. Follow your curiosity while connecting to the ground, the space, yourself and one another. Discover for yourself the magical place where vulnerability meets daring! Live improvised music creates conversations in dance and sound. No prior experience necessary. Kneepads recommended. $10 admission. Tuesday evenings from 7:30-9 p.m. at Move Yoga Fitness Dance, 2121 10th Ave., N., Suite 2113, Lake Worth. Call (561) 619-3328 or e-mail gaynellejr@bellsouth. net for more information. Time Travel! Past/parallel regression, a laydown session to guide you to a place in Time. Jolie DeMarco host. 6:15pm. My Flora Aura.com. 26 SE 4th Street. Boca Raton FL 33432. 561-901-5808, Must preregister $25.

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 7 Free healing session with Cristovao Brilho 7pm HOLIDAY INN AIRPORT - West Palm Beach 1301 Belvedere Road 33405. call 786-295-8665 must arrive by 7:00pm TAI CHI & CHI GONG Every Wednesday at 12:00Pm. Agape Healing Arts 385 Tequesta Dr Suite 4 Tequesta FL 33469. As you practice you will enjoy improved strength, flexibility, reduced pain & stiffness, better balance, enhanced sleep, greater awareness, calmness, & overall sense of well being. Please visit www.AgapeHealingArts. com for registration and info. MINDFULNESS MEDITATION Every Wednesday at 7pm. Agape Healing Arts 385 Tequesta Dr Suite 4 Tequesta FL 33469. Learn the techniques of mindfulness meditation for leading a happy and meaningful life. Please visit www.AgapeHealingArts.com for registration and info. Freedom From Stress 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays Experience the ancient Raja Yoga Meditation. This wisdom from the ages enables the soul to maintain happiness and peace no matter what the challenge. FREE. Delray Beach. Contact: 561-843-2296. www.brahmakumaris.org

REIKI CLASSES WITH

REV. PEARL RAUBERTS 6073 Summit Blvd West Palm Beach 33415

Reiki Level I

2 day class Sun 9/25 & Sun 10/9

1:00 pm to 4:30 pm each day

• Learn to channel healing energy for self and others • Receive four Reiki attunements • Learn the standard hand positions • Supervised practical work • Experienced, well qualified teacher • Level I Certification • Maximum of 8 people Fee: $150 includes 2 detailed manuals

Full details at:

www.rauberts.com To register:

561-333-3372

pearlrauberts@hotmail.com

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Reiki Circle led by Reiki Master & Teacher Rev. Pearl Rauberts; starts at 6:30pm, donation. Experience the healing power of Reiki to help body, mind & emotions! Open to those wishing to receive Reiki, we start with a guided meditation then each person has a short individual Reiki healing session with Pearl on a Reiki table. Please arrive promptly and you must register ahead of time (limited number of places). 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. To register: call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com Getting Over Grief: The Slow Moving River w/Maya Malay Wed 6:308:30PM Cost $25 or $20 by 9/6. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more information call 561-630-2280

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 8 UNITY IN THE PINES WORLD DAY OF PRAYER. Our world today is in desperate need of peace. This peace becomes possible when we realize God lives within all of us. Please join us from 7-8:30 pm for a World Day of Prayer at Unity in the Pines, located at 6073 Summit Blvd. in WPB. The theme for this year’s ceremony is, “Discover the power within, unleash your divine potential” there will be presented a guided meditation. You will be able to fill out a prayer request form, your prayers will Be prayed over for 30 days, all over the world. For more information visit worlddayofprayer.org on the web. Transformational Breath® w/Jamar Thurs 7-9pm Cost $40 or $35 by 9/7. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more information call 561-630-2280 PAST LIVES: GROUP REGRESSION EXPERIENCE with Margaret Ann Lembo. Who were you? Where did you live? Have the people in your life been with you before? Understanding the role of reincarnation, karma

and dharma can assist us in our present incarnation. Remembering a past life can bring a greater understanding of ourselves and what we have come back to learn. Past life regression helps us remember our purpose and learn the meaning of our lives today. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a blanket. 6:30-8:30PM, $37.00 prepaid, $47 at the door, non-refundable. Maximum 25 people. At The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www.thecrystalgarden.com. Call 561-369-2836 to attend. UNITY of the PALM BEACHES – UNITY WORLD DAY OF PRAYER OBSERVANCE, 2016 Theme: “Discover the Power Within: Unleash Your Divine Potential”. Opening service 10:00 AM, Hourly Meditation in Prayer Chapel, Labyrinth walk, Closing service 7:00 PM. Held annually on the second Thursday in September, World Day of Prayer is a 24-hour Prayer Vigil celebrated at Unity Village and in Unity centers and churches around the world. “ECK Wisdom on Inner Guidance” Free Spiritual Café at 6:30 pm at the Publix Greenwise, 11231 Legacy Avenue, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410. Share informal conversation about dreams and other spiritual tools. Unlock keys to understanding and meeting challenges we face in life. Presented by the Palm Beach County ECKANKAR Center. For directions and more information call our local ECKANKAR Center (561) 434-2003 or find us on www.meetup.com/ecankarinpalmbeach and on Facebook at ECKANKAR Palm Beach County. For information about ECKANKAR visit www.eckankar.org. Meditation Class. 6:30-7:30 pm. Dr. Dave, certified psychologist and hypnotherapist will discuss different types of meditation, and conduct a guided meditation with the class. Learn how meditation can change your life. $10.00 pp. North Palm Beach Recreation Center, 603 Anchorage Dr. N.P.B. 561841-3386 to reserve. Women's Spiritual Consciousness Group in Boca Raton from 7:00-9:00 pm. Join like-minded women of all ages to learn, grow and share. Meditation, energy exercises, spiritual development. Facilitated by Colleen Haney at Communicating Energy Wellness Institute, 370 W. Camino Gardens Blvd, Boca Raton, FL, 3rd Floor Conference Room. For details email: bocacolleen@aol.com Men’s Spiritual Consciousness Group in Boca Raton from 7:00-9:00 pm. Join like-minded, men of all ages to learn, grow and share. Meditation, energy exercises, spiritual development. Facilitated by Eddy Rodriguez at Communicating Energy Wellness Institute, 370 W. Camino Gardens Blvd, Boca Raton, FL, 3rd Floor Conference Room. For details contact: Eddy at 561-506-4607

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 9 Messages From: The Ones That Watch Over with Melissa Applegate-5:30pm, at Greenlands 2000 North Federal Highway, Delray Beach, Fl 33483 561-9214238 Cost: By Donation Receive answers to your personal questions regarding your love life, career, spirit guides, past lives, political, metaphysical and spiritual interests from "The Ones Who Watch Over," a group of light beings who have channeled through Melissa publicly and privately for over 25 years, delighting and enlightening audiences with their insight, wisdom and humor. Join us for organic wine tasting 5;30-7:30pm Healthy Life Salon and Organic Wine Bar. 203 S.E. 1st Avenue, Boca Raton 33432. Taste four different organic wines and learn about the importance of drinking organic wine vs conventional. Socialize with like minds. Organic, glutenfree, sugar-free hors d’ouvres will be served. Reservations are required by September 8 $15 per person $25 per couple. Call 561-891-7527. www.HLSalon.com

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SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 10 DIY Jewelry Extravaganza Part 1. 12-5pm. Learn how to create an array of durable beads out of various paper such as magazines, wallpaper, paper bags and papers you design yourself with Juicy Creatives Studio gelli printing plates.(No experience necessary!) This hands on FUN workshop will have you experimenting and "spinning" beads up like a pro! Create your own templates and learn how to seal your beads. Come back on Sunday to make your beads into jewelry. $60 includes all supplies (or $95 for Saturday and Sunday). www.JuicyCreatives.com Lake Worth, FL call Elise to reserve your spot 904-377-3500. The How-To and Why Bother of Forgiving with Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed blood Cherokee; 10:00am to 4:00pm, $75. When you find the gift in whatever you're struggling to forgive, your perspective shifts & the issue begins to dissolve. Forgiveness and self-forgiveness are empowering: they raise selfesteem, dissolve guilt & fear, enable us to step into more productive and happy lives. Safe, compassionate, confidential environment within this workshop. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. Must RSVP: call 561-333-3372 or pearlrauberts@hotmail. com, more details at www.rauberts.com Transformational Breath® w/Jamar Thurs 7-9PM Cost $40 or $35 by 9/7. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more information call 561-630-2280 ROCK YOUR SEPTEMBER STARS! with Trish Vidal. Every month brings us a unique planetary pattern that we can take advantage of to fulfill our intentions. We will pay special attention to the most important aspects occurring this month, discuss how the monthly new moon can help create new beginnings for us, and explore the issues highlighted by the monthly full moon. We will then see how this month’s planets can be maximized by seeing how they interact with your chart and to further brainstorm potentialities. Please arrive early to provide your birth information: Date of birth, location, and time.2:00 - 4:00 PM, $20 prepaid, $25 at the door, at The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www. thecrystalgarden.com. Call 561-369-2836 to attend. 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. Nature Photography Workshop At MacArthur Beach State Park, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Join us each month for technical and artistic instruction by a local professional. Appropriate for all photographers from beginners to advanced; bring your own camera equip-

ment – point and shoot or SLR. Wear light clothing, bring sun block and mosquito repellent. Fee is $35.00, does not include Park admittance. For more information visit http://www.macarthurbeach.org/event/photography-workshop-lighting/ Community HU Song HU, a love song to God, is a gift to the world. Tune into its many blessings and experience divine love. Join us at 11:00 am, at the West Palm Beach ECKANKAR Center, 1695 Florida Mango Road, Suite 4, West Palm Beach, FL 33406. For directions and more information call (561) 434-2003 or find us on www. meetup.com/ecankarinpalmbeach. You can learn more about HU at www.miraclesinyourlife.org. Reiki circle & meditation, 1pm every Saturday; $8 just walk-in. My Flora Aura.com. 26 SE 4th Street. Boca Raton FL 33432, 561-901-5808 Writers Workshop 10am - Noon. The Five Worst Mistakes Writers Make About Private Investigators. Instr: Steven Kerry Brown.$25 Murder on the Beach Mystery Bookstore, Pineapple Grove, 273 NE 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444, Phone: 561-279-7790. murdermb@ gate.net, www.murderonthebeach.com Deep Blissful Meditation w/ Brenda Elizabeth, 12:00pm. Greenlands 2000 North Federal Highway, Delray Beach, Fl 33483 561-921-4238 Cost: By Donation. Reduce stress, relax, and rejuvenate as you are guided in a deep, powerful meditation. This ancient form of "sleep-like" meditation offers many positive emotional, physical, and spiritual benefits. This meditation can be done laying down or sitting up. What to bring: Yoga mat, pillow, blanket, journal (optional). Please note: The instructor will not provide any of these items.

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 11 Sunday Worship Service – Rev. Justin Terry, Seminary teacher for United Metaphysical Churches, senior Pastor United Metaphysical Church of the Palm Beaches and one of the youngest clairvoyant mediums in the US. Come and experience his uplifting message. Healing 10:30 AM Worship Service 11:00 AM -UMC 528 S. Haverhill Road, WPB. 561-686-0217. www.unitedmetaphysical.org DIY Jewelry Extravaganza Part 2 with Elise Crohn and Carol Moncrief. Two sessions 11am1pm and 2:00pm-5:00pm bring your own lunch or a dish to share. Learn to make and create two different styles of bohemian bangle fabric and bead bracelets. Use beads you created in Part 1 or choose from the extensive array of glass, wood and metal beads at the studio. $60 includes all supplies (or $95 for Saturday and Sunday). www. JuicyCreatives.com Lake Worth, FL call Elise to reserve your spot 904-377-3500

Healing Your Life class led by Pearl Rauberts; 12:30pm to 2:30pm, $25. Louise Hay's self-help book: "You Can Heal Your Life" has been a bestseller for many years. Today we will examine some of the ideas in this book, including "Life Is really very simple: what we give out, we get back", "What we think about ourselves becomes the truth for us", "Every thought we think is creating our future", "When we really love ourselves, everything in our life works" and then we will look at how to apply these ideas in a very practical way to improve our own life. This class is suitable for those unfamiliar with the book and those who have read it. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. RSVP required: call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com Energy Healing Circle led by Pearl Rauberts, starts at 3:00pm; donation. Experience Rauberts Energy Healing Technique (REHT), a new and unique method of working with the healing energy created by Pearl Rauberts. Arrive promptly as we start with a guided group meditation; each person then receives a short individual session of energy healing from Pearl. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. Must register ahead of time (limited number of places): call 561333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com Transformational Breath Training - Seminar (Levels 1, 2, 3) w/Jamar. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter. com. To register or for more information call 561-630-2280 SUNDAY SERVICE at Unity of the Palm Beaches. Senior Minister Rev. Taylor E. Stevens’ uplifting sermons present practical spiritual teachings for a joyful, abundant and meaningful life. Our Broadway quality soloists along with our music team will bless us with their talent. We offer a Youth Program for children and teens. Food and fellowship follow the service in our beautiful social hall. Come join us and feel the love! Gather

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with like-minded people. Services are held at the beautiful Temple Israel, 1901 N Flagler Dr, West Palm Beach, FL 33407 (561) 833-6483 www. unitypalmbeach.com Service begins at 11:00 am. Affiliated with Unity Worldwide Ministries, Silent Unity and Unity Institute & Seminary. Bluegrass Music with the Conch Stomp Band At MacArthur Beach State Park, 1-3:00 p.m. Come listen to the Conch Stomp Band and their unique brand of bluegrass music. Free with Park admission, call for more information, (561) 624-6952.

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 12 Spiritual Flame Message Class with Rev. Justin Terry. This course covers the science and techniques of manifesting faces and images on plain index cards. By allowing spirit to guide your hand to pass the card over the flame, spirit is able to precipitate a literal or symbolic message for you. You will also learn how to interpret those messages and apply them to your life. $25 Pre-registration and pre-payment preferred by Sunday, Sept 11th. United Metaphysial Church, 528 S. Haverhill Rd. WPB. 561-686-0217 email info@unitedmetaphysical.org. Office hours We/Th/Fr 10AM-2PM. 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. Noon Meditation Calls. Free 30 min Lunchtime meditation call 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. FREE Laura Norman Reflexology Webinar 8:00pm-9:00pm. Talk with Laura Norman about: How to Add to Your Services • Start a New Career • Earn $75-$150 an Hour • FREE Registration online at www.lauranorman.com. Learn about Laura Norman’s unique, holistic Method of Reflexology, including powerful nurturing relaxation and Foot, Hand, Ear and Face Reflexology techniques you can learn through individualized, guided, handson instruction! See our ad in this issue for our complete Certification class schedules. Location: The comfort of your home. Register online now at www.lauranorman.com.

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who have passed will be brought to you. Public is welcome. $10 donation. 7PM United Metaphysical, 528 S. Haverhill Rd. WPB. 561-686-0217. www.unitedmetaphysical.org. Reiki healing private sessions with Pearl Rauberts, Reiki Master, Teacher & Practitioner are available today between 10:00am and 2:00pm; $60 for 1 hour session or $30 for 1/2 hour session. Pearl will channel Reiki healing to help each person: using her many years of experience, she will customize the session to meet each person's individual needs. Reiki helps heal body, mind and emotions. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. Must register ahead of time (sessions available on many other times/days also): call 561-3333372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com Webcast: ANGELS AND THE HEAVENLY EnTOURAGE with Margaret Ann Lembo. Angels are beings of light who are messengers from God designed to help you with your requests, prayers and petitions to the Divine. Learn some tools to assign heavenly tasks to your celestial staff of angels. Based on Margaret Ann’s first deck, Angels and Gemstone Guardians Cards, learn to call on the angels and assign them their “jobs” to help you in your life. Meet or connect with the idea and presence of angels that help you with loyalty, relationships, abundance and more.12:00 – 1:00 PM, $20.00 non-refundable. At The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www.thecrystalgarden.com. Call 561-369-2836 to attend.

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 14 Understanding Animals as Medicine Helpers with Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed blood Cherokee; 6:30pm to 8:30pm, $35. Native American teachings & traditions help us understand the relationship between humans and animals. Today you will discover the many ways Animal Medicine Helpers can help you and also learn how to establish a conscious relationship with a particular Medicine Helper nation. You will also learn how a good understanding of Medicine Helpers adds greater dimension to your everyday life. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. Please RSVP: call 561-333-3372, or pearlrauberts@hotmail.com, details at www.rauberts.com De-Stressology Group in Boca Raton from 7-8:30 in Boca Raton. Monthly group forming to reduce stress through a variety of tools and techniques. Come meet other men and women choosing healthier thoughts and lifestyles and tools to combat stress. Take time to relax and be refreshed with us. Facilitated by Colleen Haney and Eddy Rodriguez at Communicating Energy Wellness Institute, 370 W. Camino Gardens Blvd, Boca Raton, FL, 3rd Floor Conference Room. For

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THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 15 FULL MOON DRUMMING CIRCLE with Margaret Ann Lembo. Establish your intentions for the next 28.5 days of your life! Margaret Ann will call in the 7 directions using Smudge in Spray, a liquid alternative to smoking smudge. The first round of drumming is dedicated to clearing away what you don’t want. The second round of drumming creates your new reality as you focus on and imagine your life as you want it to be. To complete the ceremony, Margaret Ann will drum as she guides you in a meditative drumming journey into yourself to help you find the answers and guidance to step forth empowered and confident. Write a list of intentions and bring it with you. 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM, $22 prepaid, $27 at the door, non-refundable. Maximum 25 people. The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www.thecrystalgarden.com. Call 561-369-2836 to attend. The Heart of Prayer: A non-process contemplative prayer experience consisting of heart-focused presencing prayer, silent meditation, requestresponse prayer support, and Namaste connective practice. The entire experience is contained and saturated with a deep state of shared reverence, infinite love, and felt-sense gratitude. Join Rev. Taylor Stevens every Thursday from 11:15 am12:00 pm. Love Donation accepted.

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 16 Private Reading with Rev. Justin Terry, one of the youngest and considered by many, the most outstanding young clairvoyant mediums in the US today. His readings are very informative. He works with your guides, teachers and loved ones who have crossed over. 30 Minutes for $125. Readings are scheduled from 2PM-5PM. To schedule, email info@unitedmetaphysical.org call 561-686-0217 WED/THU/FRI 2P-5P United Metaphysical Church, 528 S. Haverhill Road, WPB. Reiki Circle - Join in as Reiki Healers channel universal healing energy. Reiki is a Japanese system of relaxation and stress relief that promotes well-being using the body’s natural healing abilities. 7PM. Love Offering. United Metaphysical Church, 528 S. Haverhill Road, WPB. 561-686-0217. www.unitedmetaphysical.org. Way of Life Conference 2016 at the Palm Beach

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Gardens Marriott. Come join in the fun and fellowship! Hope for newcomers, inspiration for long-timers. More than 50 dynamic new sessions and workshops, 3 Inspiring national circuit speakers, 12-step recovery, learning and sharing for everyone, Friday night fun, music and ice cream social, Saturday night banquet and keynote speaker. Buy tickets and get schedule at www.wayoflifeconference.com Private Psychic Readings w/Lori Chadwick Fri 11-4PM. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more information call 561-630-2280 P3 Purpose + Passion + Peace workshop is an intensive 20-hr Weekend Retreat in which you will explore your erroneous belief systems, learn to appropriately express emotions in a manner that heals them (especially Forgiveness, Grief, Sadness, Love, Anger and Joy) and receive support in taking actions that overcome your fears. The workshop is held at The Embassy Suites in Boca Raton. Communicating Energy Wellness Institute. For more information please contact Jay Adler at 561-440-4049

3 Inspiring national circuit speakers, 12-step recovery, learning and sharing for everyone, Friday night fun, music and ice cream social, Saturday night banquet and keynote speaker. Buy tickets and get schedule at www.wayoflifeconference.com International Coastal Clean Up At MacArthur Beach State Park, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. MacArthur Beach State Park will host a beach clean-up as part of International Coastal Clean-up, the world’s largest volunteer effort for our oceans and waterways. Ocean trash can entrap and strangle ocean wildlife including endangered sea turtles. Please join us to preserve our water ways. Community service hours will be provided for school aged participants. For more information call Park Specialist Art at (561) 776-7449, ext. 109.

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“ECK Wisdom on Inner Guidance” Free Spiritual Café at 11:00 am at the Wellington Whole Foods Market Café, 2635 State Road 7, Wellington, FL 33414. Share informal conversation about dreams and other spiritual tools. Unlock keys to understanding and meeting challenges we face in life. Presented by the Palm Beach County ECKANKAR Center. For directions and more information call our local ECKANKAR Center (561) 434-2003 or find us on www.meetup.com/ ecankarinpalmbeach and on Facebook at ECKANKAR Palm Beach County. For information about ECKANKAR visit www.eckankar.org.

Aromatherapy Workshop - 5-6pm - Come explore the many benefits of essential oils and how to incorporate them in your daily life with this FREE hour long intro w/ take-aways. JUST BREATHE WELLNESS STUDIO 350 Celestial Way, Juno Beach, Fl 33408 Call 561-951-1904 for more details

Writers Workshop 10am - Noon. How To Find an Agent. Instr: Mark Spivak.$25 Murder on the Beach Mystery Bookstore, Pineapple Grove, 273 NE 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444, Phone: 561-279-7790. murdermb@gate.net, www. murderonthebeach.com

Stop, Breathe & Smile Presents Celebrated Chant Masters Deva Premal & Miten with Manose Shine Your Light Tour - 7:30pm at the Olympia Theater, 174 E. Flagler St, Miami, Fl 33131, 305-374-2444 Psychic Saturday 11AM-4PM Experience low-cost mini readings and the opportunity to sample variety of techniques with both experienced and developing readers. Attendees can choose among readers using methods such as clairvoyance, mediumship, tarot, handwriting analysis, healers and more. One fifteen-minute reading is $20 or 3 for $50. United Metaphysical Church, 528 S. Haverhill Rd. WPB 561-686-0217. www. unitedmetaphysical.org. Trance Circle – Guides and Teachers with Rev. Justin Terry, clairvoyant –medium, will bring through your Guides and Teachers. You will have opportunity to ask one question. Seating is limited to 25 people at $25. 7PM. RSVP in advance to info@unitedmetaphysial.org or call 561-686-0217 $25. United Metaphysical Church, 528 S. Haverhill Road, WPB. Way of Life Conference 2016 at the Palm Beach Gardens Marriott. Come join in the fun and fellowship! Hope for newcomers, inspiration for long-timers. More than 50 dynamic new sessions and workshops,

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SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 18 Sunday Worship Service – Rev. Justin Terry, Seminary teacher for United Metaphysical Churches , senior Pastor United Metaphysical Church of the Palm Beaches and one of the youngest clairvoyant mediums in the US. Come and experience his uplifting message. Healing 10:30 AM Worship Service 11:00 AM -UMC 528 S. Haverhill Road, WPB. 561-686-0217. www.unitedmetaphysical.org Center for Spiritual Living Palm Beaches Presents Prosperity Plus 1: A 10-Week Experiment in More Abundant Living. Would you like to receive more prosperity, eliminate doubt and self-sabotage and express your full potential? Would you like to have a life of more fulfillment, freedom and fun? This course will ignite your potential and give you the map for living your best life now. Sundays, 12 – 2 pm, Sept 18 - Nov 20. Pay $55 materials fee for 10 CD's and workbook by Sun, Sept 4 at www.cslpalmbeaches.org. Tuition: Tithe at each of 10 2-hour workshops. Green Wise Community Room, Upstairs, 11231 Legacy Ave, PBG Move Yoga Fitness Dance hosts “Breaking The Mold” a workshop on Alexander Technique and body Image. Discarding false information about the body, participants will be empowered with new ways of thinking, moving, and being that allow freedom and poise. The workshop will explore physical responses related to cultural standards, the impact of excess tension on the body, and the relationship between thought and physicality. The workshop will be led by certified Alexander Technique instructor, Gaynelle Gosselin. from 3-5 p.m. at Move Yoga Fitness Dance, 2121 10th Ave., N. Lake Worth, FL, Suite 2113. $40 at the door. $30 if pre-registered by September 12. Call (561) 619-3328 to register. For info, e-mail info@alextechpalmbeach.com. Native American Lifeways & Spirituality with Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed blood Cherokee; 12:30pm to 2:30pm, $30. An introduction to Native American teachings: you will learn about prayer, the Pipe, the Medicine Wheel, Medicine Shields, Inipi (sweat lodge) and how we are all related. This is an excellent introduction to Native American spirituality suitable for everyone (no previous knowledge required) and a good way to get your questions answered. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. Please RSVP: call 561-333-3372, or email pearlrauberts@ hotmail.com, details at www.rauberts.com

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The Many Ways of the Medicine Wheel with Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed blood Cherokee; 3:00pm to 5:00pm, $30. There are many ways that a Medicine Wheel can help us in our daily lives. As ceremony or as a tool for learning the truth of our emotional and psychological patterns, and how to improve them, the Wheel is stunningly adept and powerful. It is important to be aware of the context in which the Wheel was first given to the ancestors. Nevertheless, the Wheel is alive and vibrant and as relevant today as it was a thousand years ago. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. To RSVP call 561-333-3372, or pearlrauberts@ hotmail.com, details at www.rauberts.com AROMATHERAPY AND VIBRATIONAL HEALING with Margaret Ann Lembo. Day #1: Learn the basics about the essential oils and how to use them in day-to-day life. Become aware of essential oils that help to align chakras and balance the emotional, physical and mental bodies. Learn about Bach Flower Essences and the vibrational elements of plants and devic forces. Learn to connect with allies from the gemstone, plant, and animal kingdoms. Day #2: Experience blending oils to create your personal blend. You will learn to create a synergy oil for a specific intent. 13 CE units. CE Broker Course #: 20-535463. NCBTNB approved provider #720. 10:00AM – 5:30PM, $197 nonrefundable. Price includes lunch for both days. Maximum 10 people. The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www.thecrystalgarden.com. Call 561369-2836 to attend. SUNDAY SERVICE at Unity of the Palm Beaches. Senior Minister Rev. Taylor E. Stevens’ uplifting sermons present practical spiritual teachings for a joyful, abundant and meaningful life. Our Broadway quality soloists along with our music team will bless us with their talent. We offer a Youth Program for children and teens. Food and fellowship follow the service in our beautiful social hall. Come join us and feel the love! Gather with like-minded people. Services are held at the beautiful Temple Israel, 1901 N Flagler Dr, West Palm Beach, FL 33407 (561) 833-6483 www.unitypalmbeach.com Service begins at 11:00 am. Affiliated with Unity Worldwide Ministries, Silent Unity and Unity Institute & Seminary.

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

Birding at MacArthur Park At MacArthur Beach State Park, 4:00 p.m. Bird lovers can join a Ranger-led educational walk identifying the many species of birds that make their home in our Park. Participants should bring binoculars or rent them in the Gift Shop. Reservations recommended, program is free with Park admission. For more information and reservations, call the Nature Center at (561) 624-6952.

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r. Lucas Matlock of Matlock Chiropractic located in Jupiter is committed to helping families in our community experience improved health and vitality. He holds a Doctorate of Chiropractic degree, is the President of Florida Chiropractic Society and serves as the primary Chiropractor for the Miami Marlins. Dr. Matlock takes pride in teaching his patients how chiropractic relates to brain and nerve function as well as using his strong biological science to encourage natural methods of achieving and maintaining overall health and wellness. Dr. Matlock continues to bring health to our community through the addition of Wellness Champions. Wellness Champions is an International group of health experts who ingenuously maximize wellness both in our workplace, in our schools and in our community. The goal of our Wellness Champion program is to promote a worksite culture that support decisions to make healthy lifestyle choices and to engage others in wellness activities that promote these goals. In today’s fast-paced world where lifestyle choices ofte times are influenced by convenience chronic health conditions along with disease have risen at an alarming rate in both adolescents and adults. Wellness Champions help to carry out wellness initiatives through overseeing and developing programs both within worksites and schools as well as throughout the community. Wellness Champion doctors receive comprehensive training well beyond the required post – graduate degree keeping your ‘Corporate Athletes’ performing and your family energized and feeling balanced. Wellness Champion services include Lunch & Learns, Dinner with the Doc and monthly in house lectures. Dr. Matlock provides complimentary in person talks focusing on a variety of health concerns and topics of interest. He speaks regularly at local schools, businesses and organizations to educate about true health and wellness. To learn more please contact our Program Director Christa Stamos for more information (561)222-1808 Matlock Chiropractic 2525 Military Trail Ste. 103 Jupiter Florida 33458 Office: 561-746-8482 Wellness Champions Program Director: Christa Stamos Ph: 561-222-1808 natural awakenings

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ECKANKAR Center, 1695 Florida Mango Road, Suite 4, West Palm Beach, FL 33406. The service includes singing the HU, guest speakers, small discussion groups, creative arts and fellowship. Find us on www. meetup.com/ecankarinpalmbeach for directions and more information, or call (561) 434-2003. For information about ECKANKAR visit www. eckankar.org or find us on Facebook. Book Club at 3 pm. The Sunday Sleuths Book Club will discuss A Fatal Grace by Louise Penny 14.99. Murder on the Beach Mystery Bookstore, Pineapple Grove, 273 NE 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444, Phone: 561-279-7790. murdermb@gate.net, www.murderonthebeach.com

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 19 Astrology – with Rickey Joyce Master Class covers Transits, Progressions and Synastry in addition to the solar arc directions. Continuation on discussion of the Astrological Houses and Aspects. 7PM $20. United Metaphyseal Church, 528 Haverhill Rd. WPB Please register with your birthdate to info@unitedmetaphysical.org Multiple Intelligences and ADHD: Enhance your Child’s Learning Process by Embracing their Strengths. Children with attention deficits are often smart in unique, non-traditional, non-academic ways. Learn more about the eight intelligences and your child’s intellectual and creative gifts with Dr. Rohn Kessler, founder of Sparks of Genius, Innovative Solutions for ADHD. 7777 Glades Road, Suite 100, Boca Raton, FL 33434. Free but please call to preregister and to find out how you can get the free online assessment of your child’s challenges and strengths. 561-245-4613. www.sparksofgenius.com GUIDED MEDITATION: STRESS RELIEF AND DIVINE CONNECTION with Margaret Ann Lembo. Come experience a peaceful guided meditation to release stress and find inner peace. A unique focus VOTE YES ON 4!

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

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 20 Psychic Development Class with Rev. Vicki White, Certified Medium Class is open to all levels of students. Practice messages, meditation and interpretation. One message to each attendee. Public is welcome. $10 donation. 7PM United Metaphysical, 528 S. Haverhill Rd. WPB. 561-686-0217. www.unitedmetaphysical.org. Reiki healing private sessions with Pearl Rauberts, Reiki Master, Teacher & Practitioner are available today between 10:00am and 2:00pm; $60 for 1 hour session or $30 for 1/2 hour session. Pearl will channel Reiki healing to help each person: using her many years of experience, she will customize the session to meet each person's individual needs. Reiki helps heal body, mind and emotions. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. Must register ahead of time (sessions available on many other times/days also): call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com Introduction to SoulCollage® w/ Elise Crohn Tues 6:30-8:30PM Cost $30 or $25 by 9/19. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more information call 561-630-2280 Book Club at 6:30 pm. The Tuesday Murder Club will discuss Zoo Station by David Downing 9.99. Murder on the Beach Mystery Bookstore, Pineapple Grove, 273 NE 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444, Phone: 561-279-7790. murdermb@gate.net, www.murderonthebeach.com

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 21 Channeling Philosophy with Roger Harden as he channels Ascended Masters. You may have an opportunity to ask questions. Roger is a long-time metaphysician, healer and channel. 7PM Love Offering United Metaphysical Church, 528 S. Haverhill Road, WPB 561-686-0217. www.unitedmetaphysical.org Make a Native American Hand Drum with Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed blood Cherokee; starts at 6:00pm (approx 3 hours). $165 for octagonal drum ($105 deposit) or $195 for round drum ($135 deposit); deposit must be paid by Tuesday, September 13. You will make your own Native American style hand drum and learn drum etiquette; full instruction and all materials are provided for you including animal hide and frames made by Grandfather Rick. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. Further information and to register: call 561333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 22 Autumn Solstice Shamanic Journey w/Paula Klempay Wed 7-9PM Cost $30 or $25 by 9/21. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more information call 561-630-2280 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. Come with a list of specific questions to help you gain clarity on your life today. Receive an 8 page report, your high quality digital photo and a photo. Sessions run 30 minutes and are by appointment on every half hour so there is minimal wait time. 2:00PM – 6:00PM, $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.

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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. Meditation Class. 6:30-7:30 pm. Dr. Dave, certified psychologist and hypnotherapist, will discuss different types of meditation, and conduct a guided meditation with the class. Learn how meditation can change your life! $10.00 pp. North Palm Beach Recreation Center, 603 Anchorage Dr. N.P.B. 561-8413386 to reserve.

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 23 Numerology Readings with Rev. Frank Rambow, Master Numerologist. Numerology deals with numbers and gives you a look from your Past into the Present and Future. You learn “that which we fail to learn, we are destined to repeat until we learn”. Numerology is the art of predicting and the Science of Numeric Vibrations. 11AM-4:30PM $60 for 60 minutes. To schedule, email info@unitedmetaphysical.org or call 561-686-0217 We/Th/Fr 10A-2PM United Metaphysical Church, 528 S. Haverhill Rd. WPB T DIVINE HEALING HANDS GLOBAL CERTIFICATION RETREAT, Be a chosen divine servant to help humanity pass through this great transition. Find out how! The Duncan 15820 Military Trail, Delray Beach. Meals included. Must preregister by Sept 8. More information and registration, call Adelina: 386-341-1736 or Marsha : 321-749-1084. Gallery Psychic Readings w/Deirdre Abrami Fri 6:30-8:30PM Cost $50 or $45 by 9/22. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter. com. To register or for more information call 561-630-2280 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. Come with a list of specific questions to help you gain clarity on your life today. Receive an 8 page report, your high quality digital photo and a photo. Sessions run 30 minutes and are by appointment on every half hour so there is minimal wait time. 10:00AM – 5:00PM, $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. Crystal Singing Bowl & Charka Meditation with Tecia Linville, 5:45pm. at Greenlands 2000 North Federal Highway, Delray Beach, Fl 33483 561-9214238 Cost: $15

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 24 Buckskin Basics with Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed blood Cherokee, 3:00pm to 6:00pm; $45 includes materials. A hands-on workshop where you will learn basic pattern-making and assembly of buckskin. Through completing a basic buckskin project, you will learn to use the tools and the most popular stitching method. Materials are included. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. To RSVP call 561-333-3372; email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com More details at www.rauberts.com Native American Hand Drumming Circle with Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed blood Cherokee; 6:30pm to 8:00pm, donation. Traditional Native American style drumming Ceremony with hand drums, rattles and singing of Lakota Prayer songs; no drumming experience required. Native American style drums and rattles are available to borrow. A spiritual experience suitable for everyone. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. Registration required: call 561333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com

Animal Consciousness: What Animals Want You To Know w/Sandra Mendelson Sat 1-3PM Cost $30 or $25 by 9/23. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more information call 561-630-2280 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. Come with a list of specific questions to help you gain clarity on your life today. Receive an 8 page report, your high quality digital photo and a photo. Sessions run 30 minutes and are by appointment on every half hour so there is minimal wait time. 10:00AM – 5:00PM, $60.00 prepayment, non-refundable. At The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www.thecrystalgarden.com. Call 561369-2836 to attend. National Public Lands Day. Come participate in the largest single day volunteer effort for public lands. More than 175,000 volunteers participated at over 2000 sites last year all with one goal; to improve our public lands. If you would like to volunteer please call Art Carton Park Specialist at (561) 776-7449, ext. 109. Butterfly Walk At MacArthur Beach State Park, 11:00 a.m. Join us on a walking tour through one of South Florida’s last remaining hardwood hammocks. There will be several species of butterflies to observe and identify as you learn which plants attract these winged wonders to your backyard. Reservations required, visitors should bring binoculars or rent them in the Gift Shop. Free with Park admission, for more information and reservations call (561) 624-6952.

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Writers Workshop 10 am - Noon. Writing the Ten Minute Play for Production. Instr: Carol White. $25. Murder on the Beach Mystery Bookstore, Pineapple Grove, 273 NE 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444, Phone: 561-279-7790. murdermb@gate.net, www.murderonthebeach.com

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 25 Sunday Worship Service – Guest speaker Cynthia MacGregor, ordained New Thought minister. Cynthia has more than 50 books published. One of her many books is “Everybody’s Little Book of Everyday Prayers”. Come and experience her uplifting message. Healing 10:30 AM Worship Service 11:00 AM -UMC 528 S. Haverhill Road, WPB. 561-686-0217. www.unitedmetaphysical.org Special Speaking Engagement by Kristen Owsley, Lightworker, “Developing a Clear Personal Communication with God” / Meditation and Messages, at 6:30 pm. Quaker Meeting House, 823 North “A” Street, Lake Worth. 561-667-4901

TEACHINGS OF THE MEDICINE WHEEL Day 1: Saturday, October 29 Day 2: Sunday, October 30 9:30am to 5:00pm both days

6073 Summit Blvd. West Palm Beach There is enormous confusion over what the Wheel really is. Learn the truth of it and use it to gain unique wisdom to improve your life. This workshop evolved from the original teachings passed to me by Cheyenne elder and Seven Arrows author Hyemeyhosts Storm over 20 years ago. Taught by Rick McBride, mixedblood Tsalagi, 30+ years experience, sundancer, properly trained to lead legitimate traditional ceremony.

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Reiki Level 1 with Rev. Pearl Rauberts, Reiki Master & Teacher. This is a 2 day class: day 1 today & day 2 on Sun October 9, 1:00pm to 4:30pm each day; $150 includes 2 detailed manuals. Reiki helps heal body, mind & emotions. Learn about Reiki healing, and how to channel the Reiki healing energy for yourself & for others. You will learn the hand positions, receive all four of the Reiki Level I Attunements & get your Level I Certification. You will give & receive Reiki in a small group with individual attention from a very highly experienced, well qualified teacher. Must attend both days to get certificate. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. You must RSVP with deposit ahead of time: call 561-333-3372, or email pearlrauberts@ hotmail.com, details at www.rauberts.com SUNDAY SERVICE at Unity of the Palm Beaches. Senior Minister Rev. Taylor E. Stevens’ uplifting sermons present practical spiritual teachings for a joyful, abundant and meaningful life. Our Broadway quality soloists along with our music team will bless us with their talent. We offer a Youth Program for children and teens. Food and fellowship follow the service in our beautiful social hall. Come join us and feel the love! Gather with like-minded people. Services are held at the beautiful Temple Israel, 1901 N Flagler Dr, West Palm Beach, FL 33407 (561) 833-6483 www. unitypalmbeach.com Service begins at 11:00 am. Affiliated with Unity Worldwide Ministries, Silent Unity and Unity Institute & Seminary. Reiki Level 2 certification, attunement & snacks included, with Jolie DeMarco, 9-2pm. My Flora Aura.com, 26 SE 4th Street. Boca Raton FL 33432. 561-901-5808. Must preregister $248

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 26 Reiki Circle led by Reiki Master & Teacher Rev. Pearl Rauberts; starts at 6:30pm, donation. Experience the healing power of Reiki to help body, mind & emotions! Open to those wishing to receive Reiki, we start with a guided meditation then each person has a short individual Reiki healing session with Pearl on a Reiki table. Please arrive promptly and you must register (limited number of places). 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. To register: call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com GUIDED MEDITATION: STRESS RELIEF AND DIVINE CONNECTION with Margaret Ann Lembo. Come experience a peaceful guided meditation to release stress and find inner peace. A unique focus will be used for each meditation. 6:00 - 6:30 PM, $5.00 suggested “love offering” per event, at The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www.thecrystalgarden.com. Call 561-369-2836 to attend.

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TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 27 Reiki healing private sessions with Pearl Rauberts, Reiki Master, Teacher & Practitioner are available today between 10:00am and 2:00pm; $60 for 1 hour session or $30 for 1/2 hour session. Pearl will channel Reiki healing to help each person: using her many years of experience, she will customize the session to meet each person's individual needs. Reiki helps heal body, mind and emotions. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. Must register ahead of time (sessions available on many other times/days also): call 561-3333372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com Transformational Breath® w/Jamar Tues 6:30-8:30PM Cost $40 or $35 by 9/26. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more information call 561-630-2280 “ECK Wisdom on Inner Guidance” Free Spiritual Café at 11:00 am on Tuesday, September 27th at the Wellington Whole Foods Market Café, 2635 State Road 7, Wellington, FL 33414. Share informal conversation about dreams and other spiritual tools. Unlock keys to understanding and meeting challenges we face in life. Presented by the Palm Beach County ECKANKAR Center. For directions and more information call our local ECKANKAR Center (561) 434-2003 or find us on www.meetup. com/ecankarinpalmbeach and on Facebook at ECKANKAR Palm Beach County. For information about ECKANKAR visit www.eckankar.org. GEMS Club -- Girls have a bright future in Science and GEMS Club will continue to help them shine! GEMS Club offers the perfect opportunity for young girls to learn and grow as they discover the exciting world of math, science, engineering and technology! Dinner and refreshments will be provided. This program is open to girls in grades 3-8 and a $5 registration fee is required per session. September’s theme is “Pet Mania” and will include a special presentation from a female in the industry in addition to an animal enrichment activity and pet toy crafts. 5:00 pm -7:00 pm. South Florida Science Center and Aquarium; 4801 Dreher Trail North; West Palm Beach, 33405. participants must pre-register at www.sfsciencecenter.org/gems

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 28 Numerology Readings with Rev. Frank Rambow, Master Numerologist. Numerology deals with numbers and gives you a look from your Past into the Present and Future. You learn “that which we fail to learn, we are destined to repeat until we learn”. Numerology is the art of predicting and the Science of Numeric Vibrations. 11AM-4:30PM $60 for 60 minutes To schedule, email info@unitedmetaphysical.org or call 561-686-0217 We/Th/

Fr 10A-2PM United Metaphysical Church, 528 S. Haverhill Rd. WPB Healing at the Speed of Thought w/Peter Siskind Wed 6:30-8:30PM Cost $25 or $20 by 9/27 The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more information call 561-630-2280

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 29 Reiki healing private sessions with Pearl Rauberts, Reiki Master, Teacher & Practitioner are available today between 2:30pm and 6:30pm; $60 for 1 hour session or $30 for 1/2 hour session. Pearl will channel Reiki healing to help each person: using her many years of experience, she will customize the session to meet each person's individual needs. Reiki helps heal body, mind and emotions. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. Must register ahead of time (sessions available on many other times/days also): call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com Angelic Readings and Healings Circle w/Rev. Kristina Angelgate Thurs 7-9PM Cost $35 or $30 by 9/28. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more information call 561-630-2280 Experience the Archangels with Margaret Ann Lembo. According to Christian calendars, September 29 is a day to celebrate Archangel Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael. Come learn about, experience, and connect with these three Archangels as well as Uriel and more. Learn how to connect with them and invoke their aid for inspiration and guidance in your everyday life. Experience a journey to meet with the Archangels.6:30 – 8:30 PM. $22 prepaid, $27 at the door, non-refundable. At The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www.thecrystalgarden.com. Call 561-369-2836 to attend. The Heart of Prayer: A non-process contemplative prayer experience consisting of heart-focused presencing prayer, silent meditation, requestresponse prayer support, and Namaste connective practice. The entire experience is contained and saturated with a deep state of shared reverence, infinite love, and felt-sense gratitude. Join Rev. Taylor Stevens every Thursday from 11:15 am12:00 pm. Love Donation accepted. “How Do You Move Closer to God?”. This lively Round Table discussion about spiritual principles and personal experiences is a great opportunity to introduce a newcomer to the ECK Teachings. This event will be held at 7-8pm with light refreshments to follow at the Palm Beach County ECKANKAR Center, 1695 Florida Mango Road, Suite 4, West Palm Beach, FL 33406. For directions and more

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

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 30 Biofeedback Quantum Healing Demonstration w/Peter Amato Fri 6:30-8:30PM Cost $30 or $25 by 9/29. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more information call 561-630-2280 Nights at the Museum – “Jaws, Claws & Paws!” On the last Friday of each month, from 6-9pm, guests of all ages can enjoy extended hours of exploration at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium. Each Night at the Museum is a different theme, which includes various interactive science crafts, activities, entertainment, exhibits, planetarium shows, and a chance to view the night sky in Palm Beach County's only public observatory. South Florida Science Center and Aquarium; 4801 Dreher Trail North; West Palm Beach. $12.00 for adults, $10.00 for seniors, $8.00 for children (3-12), FREE for children under 3, $6 for adult members and free for child members.

UNITY IN THE PINES

Our world today is in desperate need of peace.

This peace becomes possible when we realize God lives within all of us. Please join us on Thursday, September 8, from 7 to 8:30 pm for a World Day of Prayer at Unity in the Pines, located at 6073 Summit Blvd. in WPB. The theme for this year’s ceremony is, “Discover the power within, unleash your divine potential”. There will be presented a guided meditation.You will be able to fill out a prayer request form, your prayers will Be prayed over for 30 days, all over the world. For more information visit worlddayofprayer.org on the web

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1 Reiki Level II certification class with Reiki Master and Teacher Rev. Pearl Rauberts; 9:30am to 5:00pm, $150 includes 2 detailed manuals. Get your Level II attunement, learn 3 sacred symbols, learn how to work with them and how to send Distant Reiki. Using the symbols vastly increases the Reiki energy! Small group with lots of individual attention from a highly experienced, very well qualified teacher. Plenty of supervised practical work giving Reiki to others in the class. You must have your Reiki Level I certificate. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. You must RSVP with deposit ahead of time; call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www. rauberts.com

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8TH Unleash the Power to Direct your Own Life with Fernanda Beccaglia 10 – 5 pm $139 (Includes Lunch) At Hippocrates Health Institute in West Palm Beach. Register by calling: (561) 471-5867. Is there something not working quite right in your life right now? In this workshop you will discover and explore your energetic anatomy and how it relates to your experiences in your life. You will learn powerful techniques to clear, clean, open and balance each and all chakras (energy centers in the body). You will uncover ways to awaken your own intuition and empower yourself in all aspects of your life.

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

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

PSYCHIC/INTUITIVE MEDIUM Rev. Kristina Angelgate, formally of the Changing Times store located in W.P.B. offers Psychic Medium Sessions With or Without Angel Tarot Cards by phone or in person. Also available for Private Parties &Fund Raisers. Appointment only! Call 561-281-8901 Monday thru Saturday or email Feelbelievecreate@ gmail.com. Two intuitive phone healers on the phone for the price of one! Regain your health where other healing methods have failed! Intuitive Health Assessments, Psychic Surgery, Akashic Record Readings. Dr. Larry has 35 years of experience as a naturopath and a chiropractor. Tina Joy does intuitive readings to help you uncover and remove unconscious blocks for success. www.doclarrymartin.com www.tinajoy. com 855-910-1112 10/16

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SPACE AVAILABLE Beautiful, tranquil office space for rent in a holistic healthcare setting in Boynton Beach. Healing Heart Grounds tenants include chiropractors, acupuncturists, estheticians, and much more. Flexible lease terms. 561-633-7300. Animal sanctuary is open to having workshops, clinics, spa days, camp days all for rental by the 1/2 day or full day and sleep overs. We have many buildings with cover and a/c and tables and chairs for 100 people. Can easily fit 1000 people for yoga tai chi, bon fires, cooking demos, luncheons, lectures etc. on a weekly/ monthly basis. Beautiful surroundings with plants trees and flowers, a large lake, and animals can be included in the workshops. Please call Nancy 561-792-2666 in

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

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

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

Ascension Wellness 1612 NW Boca Raton Blvd, Suite 5 Boca Raton, FL 33432 ascensionwellness@yahoo.com 954-579-7156 With nearly 10 years experience specializing in gentle colonics, she is knowledgeable on the raw food lifestyle (Hippocrates), juice fasting, detoxification, and deparasiting. Trained in Traditional Chinese Medicine, she also integrates acupressure into sessions along with massage. H-Wave can also be used in addition during a session to help move lymphatic and interstitial fluids for optimal results. Schedule your appointment today to start experiencing wellness the natural way. Packages are also available. MA#43431 MM#31912

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

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

JUICY CREATIVES STUDIO

The Massage Room at Back in Balance 7035 Beracasa Way, Ste 104 Boca Raton, FL 33433 www.bodymassageandbeyond.com 561-715-6185

Integrated Dermatology of West Palm Beach 1840 Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 102 West Palm Beach, FL 33406 Phone: 561-964-6664 www.functionalderm.com (additional location downtown)

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

• Board Certified Dermatology, Dermatopathology, & Integrative Medicine • IFM Certified Practitioner • Metabolic Medical Institute Certified Combining a holistic approach with the latest functional medicine testing, supplements, and nutritional guidance. Adults and children. Micro-needling for facial rejuvenation and scarring.

Experience community connection, personal growth and the the wonder of your own creative process with SoulCollage®, Intuitive Painting, Mandala Making, Art-Journaling and many other mixed media methods. Become enlivened by learning how to access your own true, authentic creativity. And guess what-no previous art experience is expected or required! Taking part in our expressive arts events, you can learn to: *Create as an Inner Journey that leads to self discoveries. *Create as Meditation that quiets the “monkey mind” and leads to self acceptance and peace. *Create while transforming blocks to creativity including “the inner critic”. * Create within a Community to experience your authenticity in company with others. Art is Nectar for the Soul

EILEEN YOCHEVED HANDE, BS, MA, LMT (SINCE 1993)

Elise Crohn / Lake Worth 904-377-3500 www.JuicyCreatives.com elise@JuicyCreatives.com

LISA UPLEDGER, DC, FIAMA

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

Barry J. Kuttner,

M.D., Ph.D., M.MSc., F.A.A.D.

• Board Certified Integrative Medicine • Board Certified Dermatology and Dermatopathology • Masters of Medical Sciences in Metabolic and Nutritional Medicine 1840 Forest Hill Blvd, #102, West Palm Beach, FL 33406 (561) 964 6664

A holistic, nutritional and integrative approach to anti-aging medicine and disorders of the skin, hair and nails in both children and adults. Among the conditions we treat are: • Acne • Psoriasis • Eczema • Autoimmune Disorders • Alopecia/Hairloss • Viral & Bacterial Infections • Skin Cancer • Warts Nutritional medicine consultations are also available for patients with non-skin related conditions. www. functionalderm.com contactus@funtionalderm.com natural awakenings

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FITNESS TRAINING WILLY GREEN

HOLISTIC HAIR SALON GLISTEN ORGANIC SALON

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

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

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

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

IBANA VILLAS ENOR

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

HOLISTIC HEALING INCEPTION POINT INSTITUTE

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.

GENETIC WELLNESS CHIROPRACTIC AND GENETIC WELLNESS, LLC

Dr. J. Lee Rutenberg 7035 Beracasa Way, Suite 104, Boca Raton Fl, 33433 drleedrlee@msn.com 610-212-8700 "If you’ve been searching for answers to your health issues without resolution, testing your DNA should be the next step. Using your saliva test we can identify your nutritional weaknesses and create your custom nutritional protocol. Dr. Lee Rutenberg has practiced Holistic Chiropractic for over 30 years."

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

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

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

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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.

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

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

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Delia Weiss MD Internal Medicine And Holistic Prevention 200 Lindell Blvd., Suite 914 Delray Beach, FL 33483 561.243.8783 WeissWellnessMD.com Primary Care + Preventive Medicine. Full spectrum of care, acute and complex issues, to preventive wellness. Traditional and natural complementary approaches. Compassion practice, Professional, Experienced. Personalized health and wellness services and classes to meet your specific needs. Extended eve/wknd hrs. Insured/Uninsured. Home and onsite visits available by appointment. Located: 200 Lindell Blvd., Suite 914, Delray Beach, FL 33483. SW corner Fed. Hwy and Lindell Blvd., West of Walgreen’s. Meditation classes, guided stress release and energy healing, for health benefit, on Tuesday evenings 7-8pm by reservation, $10 investment, 561.243.8783.

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

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

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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!

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

EMF SOLUTIONS

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

ORTHO-BIONOMY® YINI PEREL, LMT

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

PSYCHIC

Beverly is a Certified Lymphatic Specialist with over 27 years experience. See and feel the results; glowing skin, reduced swelling/ puffiness, improved immune function and better digestion. Decreases post-workout and post-surgical recovery time.

DEIRDRE ABRAMI

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

MEDITATION SCIENCE OF SPIRITUALITY

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

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.

Yoga is a way to freedom. By its constant practice, we can free ourselves from fear, anguish and loneliness. ~Indra Devi

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PSYCHIC/INTUITIVE HEALER

DEENA ELMORE

DR. DEBORAH ARMENTI

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

RECONNECTIVE HEALING MARY ‘DIVINE’ DISANO

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

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

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

SHAMANISM AND ENERGY HEALING

SPIRIT AND ENERGY HEALING Paula Klempay 561-809-4932 www.SpiritandEnergyHealing.net

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

SOUND AND LIGHT HEALING HENRY LEPLER

Healing Sound Guide/ Workshop Leader/Speaker Boca Raton, Florida - 561-251-3670 www.HenryLepler.com www.HenryLepler.com/cd/ On a longtime journey exploring his passion for healing sound, with special focus on voice, Henry offers sound journeys, healing circles, workshops and inspirational talks. For more info about Henry or to hear sample clips of his newly released CD, Creating Space: Journeys of Healing Sound, go to www.henrylepler.com/cd

SPIRITUAL BOOKSTORE THE CRYSTAL GARDEN

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

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SPIRITUAL CENTER AND ORGANIC TEA LOUNGE MY FLORA AURA

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

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

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K SPROUTS GOT SPROUTS?

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

TRAVEL CUBA GATEWAY CONNECTION

Sharry Veil 888-798-0540 SharryV@CubaGatewayConnection.com CubaGatewayConnection.com We provide complete packaged tours from Miami to Havana for the adventurous and healthminded individuals. Renew your spirit amidst Cuba’s breathtaking scenery. Small guided groups. See ad in Broward’s Natural Awakenings.

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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.

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

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

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

Yoga & Massage Fusion Studio is a private sanctuary designed for complete relaxation and rejuvenation. MA # 32374. Open Mon-Fri 10am-8pm by appointment only. Visit cosmicflower.com for all the details. Try our 90 min introductory special for only $99.

YOUR HEALING PLACE JEANNE ELLIS

Your Healing Place, LLC 561-706-2834 Yourhealingplace.jeanne@gmail.com License #MA29251

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

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

Dr. Cameron Bishop DAOM, L.Ac.

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Accredited Masters and Doctorate in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine 20 years of experience with ten in Western and Chiropractic Offices Trained in the USA, Europe, Japan and China State Licensed (AP 762), Nationally Board Certified (NCCAOM) Over four years training in the Far East in Healing and Martial Arts

Palm Beach Acupuncture

1505 N. Federal Hwy, Lake Worth, FL 33460

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