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SPECIAL EVENTS: The Family that brought you The Four Agreements returns

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2 special events with don Miguel Ruiz Jr: Feb 10th & 11th 3 Events with James Wanless Ph.D. Voyager Tarot Reader Certification on 2/18

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SPECIAL EVENT: A TRANSFORMATIONAL BREATH® WEEKEND Feb 3rd - 5th - Reclaim Your SuperpowersTM w/Jamar Fri 6-9PM, Sat 9-5PM, Sun 9-12PM Cost $349 or $299 by 1/27 Feb 3rd

Private Psychic Readings w/Countess Nadia Starella. Fri 2-6PM

SPECIAL EVENT: Feb 7th An Extraordinary Transformational Breath® Evening w/Dr. Judith Kravitz, Founder of Transformational Breath® and World-Renowned Breathwork Teacher and Healer. Tues 6:30-9PM Cost $50 or $45 by 2/6 Feb 8th

• Yoga • Pre-Natal • Qi Gong • Meditation & Relaxation • Belly Dancing • Zumba • Life Support Groups • Transformational Breathing • Enlightenment Intensive • Workshops & Retreats • Training & Certification Programs • Consciousness Coaching • Healing & Energy Work • Chakra Balancing • Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy • Daily Psychic Readers

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Self Hypnosis w/Maya Malay. Wed 6:30-8:30PM Cost $25 or $20 by 2/7

SPECIAL EVENT WEEKEND: Feb 10th The Mastery of Love w/don Miguel Ruiz Jr. Fri 7-9PM Cost $49 or $39 by 2/9 Feb 11th The Agreements of Love - An Intimate Retreat w/don Miguel Ruiz Jr. Sat 1-5PM Cost $115 or $99 by 2/10. Experience both Events for $125!

Feb 12th Psychic Fair: Join us for a Very Special Psychic Fair!

Sun 12-5PM All Merchandise 10% off!

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Love Centered Transformational Breath® w/Jamar.

Tues 6:30-8:30PM Cost $40 or $35 by 2/13

SPECIAL EVENT WEEKEND: Feb 17th 2017 Year of Fortune w/James Wanless Ph.D. Fri 7-10PM Cost $50 or $45 by 2/16 Feb 18th Voyager Reader Certification w/James Wanless Ph.D. Sat 9-5PM Cost $135 or $125 by 2/17 Feb 19th Personal Readings/Consultations w/James Wanless Ph.D. Sun 10-5PM Cost 30 min/$80, 60 min/$150 Feb 20th Yoga for Beginner’s Series w/Jamar (6Wks) Mon 7-8:45PM Cost $115 or $99 by 2/19 or drop-in fee $20 per class Feb 21st

“Thriving in a Material World” - A Group Akashic Records Reading w/Lily Winsaft & Bonnie Sax. Tues 7-9PM Cost $40 or $35 by 2/20

Feb 22nd Remove Your Blocks to Happiness w/Andrea and Lee Vallely.

Wed 7-9PM Cost $33 or $22 by 2/21 Feb 24th Private Psychic Readings w/Lori Chadwick. Fri 11-4PM Feb 24th Introduction to Transformational Breath® w/Jamar.

Fri 6:30-9PM Cost $45 or $40 by 2/23 Feb 25th Experience 3 Giant Portal Paintings & Soul Ascension Flute Meditations w/David Young, Grammy Nominated Artist.

Sat 2-4:30PM Cost $30 or $25 by 2/24 Feb 26th A Multi-Approach to Developing Your Gift of Intuition w/Elizabeth Margolis & Suzanne Harrison. Sun 1-4PM Cost $45 or $40 by 2/25 March 6th-12th Transformational Breath® Level IV (Part A) Training w/Eugenia Altamira

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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.

28 SACRED PASSAGE

Conscious Dying as a Transformative Healing Journey

by Linda Sechrist

32 IN THE O-ZONE

Oxygen Therapy Heals a Host of Ills

by Valerie Burke

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“The Palm Beach area in Florida is one of the fastest-growing areas nationwide, with its spectacular climate, beaches, culture and healthy lifestyle,” says Benson. “Given its popularity and intensive development, it’s almost impossible to find larger unspoiled natural properties like this one.”

For more information, including addresses, call 561-284-0199, email OceanLandTrust@yahoo.com or visit Wibiti.com/5OZT.

A CONCERT OF GRACE WITH FELICIA ROSE

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his is a Benefit for local Yoga Teacher Sara Varona, who has Stage 4 Breast Cancer.

Financial donations will help her to embark on her journey to health.

She is a single mother of a 7 year old daughter (India). Sara studied yoga with Shiva Rae and is a strong force in the community.

Please join us for a spiritually enriching evening of Kirtan (call & response Sanskrit Chants and Sacred Music in English) with Songstress Felicia Rose and Percussionist Petro Bass. We ask you to wear white, and come with intentions of healing for Sara and all who are and have been affected by Cancer.

There will be a SILENT AUCTION with special items from local Artists and Business's. The event will be held in the beautiful circular chapel at the Duncan Conference Center in Delray Beach.

A full moon fire circle will be held at the outdoor labyrinth after the concert, this will be open for drumming and more music.

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newsbriefs Seminar Series Returns to Digits Wellness Spa!

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igits Wellness Spa & Salon of West Palm Beach is proud to announce a number of exciting New seminars (many FREE!) starting this February.

Digits Salon & Spa which is a fullservice day spa, has weekly seminars on health and wellness such as nutrition and holistic cures for disease, meditation classes, hypnotherapy sessions of group weight loss, smoking cessation and past life regressions and discussions of near death and out-of-body experiences.

This February, the first seminar is on Tuesday February 7, from 7:00 to 8:30pm, Dr. Dave & Mary DiSano will present Proof the Spirit Dimension Exists. They are authors of Divinely Touched: Transform Your Life (2011), a true-life story of Mary’s healing journey through the medical, New Age and Metaphysical worlds. In their powerpoint presentation they will discuss; non-traditional causes (and cures) to physical and mental illness, Mary’s true-

life story of living through entity possession that caused physical and mental illness, Dr. Dave connects science, metaphysics and spirituality to explain what Mary experienced and prove the existence of OBE’s, reincarnation and the spirit dimension and its influence on our mental and physical health.

Mary will give demos of Reconnective Energy Healing and close with a healing meditation. Suggested donation for this seminar and most, unless otherwise noted, is $10.00 pp or a “love offering.”

On Mondays (2/13 2/20 & 2/27) Dr. Dave will discuss different kinds of meditation and conduct a guided meditation with the group. Mary will discuss her experiences in energy healing and conduct a demo of her amazing healing techniques! On Wednesday, 2/15, Dr. Dave will conduct a Past-Life Regression seminar, taking the class on a journey to one of their past lives. Participants will receive a CD of the session so that they

can further explore other past lives on their own.

Reservations are required for this event as seating is limited. A special guest will conduct a Light Therapy workshop on Friday 2/17 at 6:30 pm. Light therapy has been proven to enhance cellular metabolism, increase circulation, reduce inflammation, rejuvenate skin, & relieve pain.

Get a Free Demo of this amazing technology!

On Tuesday 2/21, Mary and Dr. Dave will go further into how negative entities can affect one’s mental and physical health by presenting Entity Possession: History, Symptoms, & Solutions.

Dr. Dave and Mary will host a special showing of The Connected Universe movie on Wed. 2/22 at 7:00 pm, narrated by Patrick Stewart featuring the work of Nassim Haramein, followed by a brief discussion of how we are connected with one of the movie’s producers, Rev. Jeffree Colebrook. On Tuesday Feb. 28 at 7:00 pm see Connecting with Divine Signs!

Mary & Dr. Dave discuss excepts from their book Divinely Touched on how to see all types of signs around you, what they mean, and how to connect to them! For more information on all the events see the Calendar Section.

Mary & Dr. Dave have been feature speakers at holistic expos nationally and have appeared on TV and national radio shows. Mary DiSano has degrees in medical technology, and healing techniques of Reflexology, Reiki, and Reconnective Healing. She is a Metaphysical practitioner, Energy Healer and motivational speaker. Her healings have been described as “miraculous!”

Dave DiSano, Ph.D. is a psychologist, certified hypnotherapist and also author of Holistic Mental Health-Revised (2009) that compares alternative therapies to traditional medications for mental disorders. He conducts individual and group Hypnotherapy sessions for weight loss, smoking cessation, anxiety, depression, phobias and past life regressions.

Digits Wellness Spa & Salon is located at: 2247 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Suite 209, West Palm Beach, FL 33409 www.digitswellnessspa.com For more information on Mary & Dr. Dave: 401-323-6934 or see www.divinelytouched.com

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newsbriefs THE Family that brought you "The Four Agreements" returns to South Florida Friday, February 10th The Mastery of Love from 7-9pm Saturday, February 11th The Agreements of Love An Intimate Retreat from 1pm-5pm Where: Jamar Enlightenment Center 4595 Northlake Blvd, Suites 107 & 111 Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418 JamarCenter.com - (561) 630-2280

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he Mastery of Love w/don Miguel Ruiz Jr. The point of this entire workshop is to enjoy life. There are many facets in our every day experience that will allow us to express this joy. One of those ways is through the relationships we have with the people that are a part of our life, such as our family, friends, and our beloved, everyone we know. In our family tradition, the Mastery of Love begins by bringing harmony into our most impactful relationship, the one with our selves. This mastery gives us the opportunity to share that harmony with everyone in our life. In the book The Mastery of Love, don Miguel Ruiz illuminates the fear-based beliefs and assumptions that undermine love and lead to suffering and drama in our relationships. On this journey, his son don Miguel Ruiz Jr. will share their family’s Toltec tradition that gave shape to his father’s books, that will show us how to heal from our emotional wounds, and recover the freedom and joy that are a part of our birthright, thus restoring the spirit of playfulness that is vital for love to blossom in relationships. 7-9PM Cost $49 or $39 by 2/9 Enjoy BOTH of don Miguel’s Friday lecture & Saturday workshop for only $125!

Saturday, February 11th – The Agreements of Love – An Intimate Retreat w/don Miguel Ruiz Jr. Join us for this wonderful experience where Miguel will be focusing on the teachings of Ruiz family.

This life-changing workshop will help you to return to your innate wisdom, and live your life based on truth. Miguel will help you understand that the agreements we make are ultimately about seeing our whole reality through the eyes of truth. The result of practicing these agreements helps you to move into complete acceptance of yourselves just the way you are, and the complete acceptance of everybody else just the way they are. The reward for doing that is your eternal happiness. don Miguel Jr., will teach you how to empower yourself and step into masterful levels of faith and authenticity. Their brilliant teachings will help you to move beyond doubt and let go of the lies that create emotional drama, victimization, and the limiting belief systems that programmed our “domestication”. Don’t miss this life-changing opportunity to take your life to the next level. 1-5PM Cost $115 or $99 by 2/10

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newsbriefs A Natural Solution to Sleep Apnea

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any people believe sleep apnea is caused by a sagging soft pallet in the throat. According to Master Herbalist Steven Frank, it actually results from a diminishing signal from the brain to the diaphragm during the transition from semiwakefulness into the next stage of lighter sleep. In some people, breathing goes beyond being shallow and completely stops.

As the brain realizes the need to breathe, it forces a rapid inhalation that drags the sagging soft tissues into the airway, as reported in Frank’s “Sleep Apnea: A New Approach to an Emergent Problem.” For some, there’s no indication of potential problems when they are awake as the tissues remain in their normal state and the throat doesn’t close off.

Many resort to surgery to remove neck tissue or use a machine to force air into lungs. However, natural, herbal solutions can work to increase the pertinent brain signal that maintains healthy breathing without that rapid inhalation. According to the “Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine”, ingesting herbs like lobelia, thyme and camp bark can intensify the signal from the brain to the diaphragm, increase the gas-transfer efficiency of the lungs and relax some of the skeletal muscles that can obstruct the propagation of the signal.

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entral Florida’s largest natural and green living expo will be held Sunday, March 26 at the Florida Tech Clemente Center in Melbourne. Excitement is building for this year’s 13th annual Healthy Living Expo and producers expect it to be the best yet with a wide variety of new and interesting exhibitors and workshops.

Each year the Healthy Living Expo brings together a wide array of natural, organic, and green living products, services, providers, information, and experts for the home, pets, and the whole family. The Healthy Living Expo features many exciting speakers presenting natural living topics to help you live a natural life and the exhibit hall is filled with exciting products, samples, and interactive displays to get your organic juices flowing.

If you are interested in promoting your business at the expo be sure and register by February 10th to be included in the expo program that will be featured in the March Melbourne/Vero Beach edition of Natural Awakenings magazine.

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Thursday, February 23; Friday, February 24 and Saturday, February 25, 10 am–5 pm

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newsbriefs The Greatest Love of All

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ith Valentine’s Day approaching, love is high in our consciousness, especially romantic love. Perhaps the most romantic concept of all is that of “soulmates”—the idea that there are people out there whose souls are linked with ours, and who we are destined to find.

How do you find your soulmate? The surest way to find a soulmate—the best way to find love—is by being the best version of yourself you can be.

“Before you find your soul mate, you must first discover your soul.”

– Charles F. Glassman Develop your own interests and be a person who enjoys your own company. Nurture your self-esteem and develop yourself fully on all levels, body, mind, and spirit. When you feel great about yourself, you’ll attract only those who are at a similar place in their own lives.

“It’s all about falling in love with yourself and sharing that love with someone who appreciates you.” – Eartha Kitt Find your soul’s purpose. Follow your bliss— do something in life that makes your heart sing.

It could mean blazing your own path, starting a business, writing a book, developing a new recipe or an art-form. Use meditation, prayer and other spiritual practices to help develop your intuitive sense and access your inner wisdom. When you discover your path, you’ll meet the people—and that special someone— you were destined to meet.

Love yourself first. A healthy love relationship begins with loving yourself first. It’s not about conceit. It’s about understanding that you are unique and precious— a sacred child of the Universe, just like everyone else!

Loving yourself includes taking the best possible care of your body. Some of the basics: eat healthy foods, get enough exercise and sleep, and avoid prolonged stress. Stress is a normal part of life when experienced in short bursts and then released. When stress continues for longer periods, we can experience many negative effects including anxiety, depression, fatigue, weight gain and a wide variety of physical ailments.

My favorite way to nurture my body, mind, and spirit and de-stress is with Reflexology, the art of applying gentle pressure to reflex points on the feet, hands, face and ears that reflect

each organ, gland and part of the body.

Reflexology sessions are both pleasurable and deeply relaxing, a great time to focus on the outcomes you desire. Sessions offer a wealth of additional benefits as well: reduced stress, improved circulation, increased focus, release of toxins, better weight management and support for the body’s natural ability to heal itself.

A professional reflexology session is a great gift to yourself—and you can also learn simple reflexology routines to do on yourself and others. My classes, home study DVDs and book Feet First provide many easily-learned routines, including some focused on intimate moments with your special “solemate.”

Can studying reflexology be part of the path to your bliss? Whether you develop a career as a reflexologist, incorporate it into another practice such as massage, physical therapy, cosmetology, midwifery/doula, hospice, or use it to benefit

your family and friends, reflexology is a practical way of expressing love for yourself and others.

Whatever your path, whoever your soulmate is or will be, as George Benson wrote, “Learning to love yourself is the greatest love of all.”

Happy Valentine’s 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 Training Programs in Boynton Beach starting February 18th. Educational DVDs in Foot, Hand and Face Reflexology and natural aromatherapy products available. Instant gift certificates available online for all occasions. Visit www.lauranorman.com Call 561-272-1220

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newsbriefs A Healthy Gut Begets a Healthy and Happy You!

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he gut is home to trillions of beneficial bacteria and houses 500 species that equates to three pounds of bacteria. Gut flora is also referred to as the microbiome or microflora. Gut health can literally affect your entire body. Recent research focuses on gut flora and how it contributes to weight, disease and health. The microbiome performs important tasks such as breaking down food, absorbing nutrients, fighting toxins, stimulating the immune system and producing nutrients.

Digestive problems are associated with allergies, arthritis, autoimmune disease, mood disorders, autism, dementia and cancer. Many diseases seemingly unrelated are actually caused by gut problems. Feelings of bloating, burping and gassiness are just a few symptoms of intestinal dysbiosis, a dysfunctional gut environment. Too many bad gut flora (including parasites) or not enough good ones can spell serious trouble for your health and your waistline. A dysfunctional gut may be caused by the makeup of the flora themselves, how they are distributed, and how they are functioning.

A growing field of research on the microbiome suggests weight, and how much extra fat one carries is directly linked to the different species of bacteria living in the colon. It also suggests our mood is affected

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by the gut microflora. The gut is the only organ with its own nervous system besides the brain. It contains more neurotransmitters than your brain. More than 90% of serotonin is produced in the gut. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter and when produced in the bowel is primarily responsible for motility. Serotonin is also thought to be a source of feeling of well-being and happiness.

6 WAYS TO IMPROVE GUT HEALTH: Diet: Gut bacteria thrive on what you eat.

Give them whole, fresh, real foods and good gut bacteria thrive. Feed them refined sugar and grains and bad bugs flourish, resulting in leaky gut, toxic overload, and inflammation. A diet rich in plant fiber is one of the best ways to achieve a diverse colony of beneficial gut bacteria. This fiber is food for the good bacteria. Examples include: dark leafy vegetables, garlic, leeks, jicama and Jerusalem artichokes.

Healthy fats, such as butter produced from grass-fed cows, coconut oil and avocados, have a positive impact on the bacteria that promote a healthy colon. These oils also have anti-inflammatory properties.

Exercise: Studies suggest that individuals who

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Probiotics: Supplementing with probiotics is a great way to start changing the colony of bacteria in a more positive direction.

There are two main types of probiotics available, soil-based organisms and foodbased organisms. Both types are essential for a healthy gut environment. Eating fermented foods is one of the easiest ways to ingest probiotics. Fermented foods include raw sauerkraut, kefir, kombucha and yogurt.

Stress management: Stress has a huge impact on the gut microbiome. Lowing stress is one of the best things we can do for our overall health. Practicing mindfulness, especially while eating, will improve gut health. Mindful eating will promote more thorough chewing which innately improves digestion because increased chewing leads to better breakdown of food and ultimately greater absorption of nutrients. Meditation is another powerful tool to reduce stress. Showing appreciation, gratitude and choosing positive thoughts will promote well-being and decrease stress.

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Colon hydrotherapy: Colon hydrotherapy or colonics is another way to decrease the pathogens living within the gut. The colon is the main detoxification pathway of the body. The liver and lymphatic system dump their waste into the colon for elimination. Many people do not eliminate this waste effectively. Proper elimination means having a bowel movement after each meal. Colonics may also restore the normal peristalsis, the wave-like contractions that push the material through the digestive tract. Colon hydrotherapy can help cleanse and hydrate the body.

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ue to last year's overwhelming response, Mark Becker, Renaissance Man Entrepreneur, is bringing America’s longest running expo for Enlightenment and Rejuvenation back to the Palm Beach Convention Center in West Palm Beach on April 1-2. If you missed it last year you definitely won't want to miss it this year. Join in the adventure and meet thousands of old and new friends who want to look great and feel great.

The NEWLIFE EXPO continues at the vanguard of raising awareness to over one million Americans for over 27 years with its lineup of lecturers and exhibitors from around the world enlightening you by promoting a healthy lifestyle in mind, body and spirit, alternative medicine, yoga and meditation, anti-aging and the metaphysical and psychic realm. Join in the fun as you begin to open your mind to new horizons and learn how to look and feel at your maximum potential and meet others who are looking for the same experience as you.

This is an exceptional opportunity to connect with current and future clients as a vendor, speaker, or teacher. NEWLIFE EXPO is the ideal event to introduce your most successful products, resources and practices to attendees with the many flexible opportunities to present them. So take a weekend of your life to enhance your future and connect with others.

The event will be conveniently located at the Palm Beach Convention Center located a short distance from Palm Beach International Airport, Interstate 95 and Florida’s Turnpike at 650 Okeechobee Blvd, across the street from Cityplace in West Palm Beach, FL.

Whether you are a participant or attendee the NEWLIFE EXPO is an event that will change your life and op[en your mind to all possibilities. Some of the 100 speakers are Judy Satori, Dannion Brinkley, , Master Qi Feilong, Dr. Joel Wallach, Sean David Morton, David Young, Gail Thackray, Kat James, Brenda Cobb and Jill Dahne. There are panels ranging from Nutrition to UFO Disclosure.

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newsbriefs Captain Wattage to Connect with Florida Students

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lorida Power and Light Company (FPL) and The National Theatre for Children (NTC) have partnered again to bring energy efficiency education to elementary schools throughout FPL’s service areas in the winter of 2017. Through these innovative programs, teachers have the opportunity to educate their students about resources and energy conservation via unique live theatre performances. This winter, troupes will visit more than 60 elementary schools. The educational and entertaining program will focus on: • Defining energy • The uses of energy • The ways energy is wasted • What students can do to conserve energy “At FPL, we’re working with the communities we serve to make Florida an even better place to work and raise a family,” said Pam Rauch, vice president of external affairs and economic development for FPL. “One way that we do that is through Captain Wattage – an opportunity to see education brought to life, at no burden to a school district. It’s important that we educate and help children and their families understand the importance of our natural resources and using energy wisely. Even young students can understand that they have energy choices. And the younger they begin learning, the more likely they will retain these concepts throughout their life.”

The program offers live theatrical performances to schools with students in kindergarten through sixth grades. It revolves around Captain Wattage, hero of everything to do with energy.

However, it seems that Vivica Voltage, waste-ress supreme, is wasting energy all over the city, as fast as she can. With the help of student volunteers, Captain Wattage sets off to stop Vivica.

In addition to the live performances, the program includes online student playbooks, teacher guides, e-books and digital games and activities that align with the important concepts outlined in the live shows.

FPL sponsors the performances at each school, making it a cost-free supplement to lessons in science as well as the arts.

Performances will take place January through March in Charlotte, Collier, Lee, Manatee, Nassau, Sarasota amongst others.

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nticipating surgery can be stressful, and many patients suffer from preoperative anxiety, which can cause serious health complications such as hypertension, rapid pulse and sugar metabolism changes. Israeli researchers from the University of Haifa have found that complementary medicine, combined with standard use of anti-anxiety drugs prior to entering the operating room, can significantly reduce preoperative anxiety levels and improve outcomes.

Researchers divided 360 preoperative patients ages 17 and up into three groups: those receiving standard care for preoperative anxiety; those receiving standard care along with complementary therapy, featuring acupuncture, reflexology, individual guided imagery or a combination of the latter two; and those receiving standard care combined with generic guided imagery via a recording. Anxiety levels were measured preoperatively before and after the intervention on a scale of one to 10, with scores of four or more constituting intermediate or higher-level anxiety.

The study found that complementary therapy in combination with standard care produced a 60 percent reduction in anxiety, with the mean score dropping from 5.54 to 2.32. Combining standard care with reflexology and guided imagery provided the best relief, reducing anxiety by an average of 4.22 points. Patients receiving only standard care experienced a slight rise in their average anxiety level.

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September 2016 survey from Packaged Facts, a division of Market Research Group, LLC, showed that as much as 20 percent of the U.S. adult population is cutting back on supplement use due to consumption of fortified foods. Despite this trend, nutritional supplement sales nationwide are projected to increase by $1.5 billion in just two years to $16 billion in 2018.

Fortified foods contain extra nutrients added by manufacturers such as cereal fortified with iron, milk with added vitamin D and pasta enhanced with folic acid.

While the original intent of these additives was to improve nutritional deficiencies in people without access to foods that naturally contain these nutrients, consequences now include an overabundance of particular nutrients for some and poor food choices due to a dependence on fortified foods for others.

Ingesting naturally occurring nutrients in unfortified foods allows each nutrient to be absorbed together with the other vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients contained in that food, enabling them to work together within the body, according to the Harvard School of Public Health.

study from the Karolinska Institute of Environmental Medicine, in Stockholm, analyzed data on air pollution exposure and lung function in the first and 15th years of life among 2,415 adolescents in Sweden.

The researchers focused on nitrogen oxide in vehicle exhaust and particulate matter from road erosion, using road traffic, topography and weather conditions to classify pollution levels. They compared this data to the level of difficulty the teens experienced getting air through their peripheral airways, termed “resistance”.

The study found that breathing problems increased for teenagers each time their exposure as infants to such pollution increased by 10 micrograms per cubic meter, with the strongest association occurring in male subjects with asthma at age 16. The same increase was not present in relation to their exposure to traffic pollution as teenagers.

Lead author Erica S. Schultz, Ph.D., says, “An increasing number of studies demonstrate the importance of airway periphery for lung health. It’s concerning that the effect from the first year of life seems to be long-lasting, although we don’t yet know the full clinical implications.”

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randomized, double-blind study from the Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Science and Research, in Bangalore, India, has found that an extract of fenugreek husk (FHE) called FenuSMART can provide relief from common symptoms of menopause, including night sweats, insomnia, headaches, hot flashes and mood swings.

Researchers studied 88 menopausal women between the ages of 45 and 58. Half were given one gram of FHE per day for 90 days while the other half received a placebo. The study measured the impact the supplement had on the subjects’ menopausal symptoms through weekly telephone sessions.

At the study’s end, approximately 32 percent of the women in the FHE group reported no hot flashes, while the placebo subjects saw the frequency of theirs reduced from three to five per day to one or two. Additionally, the subjects that took FHE experienced a 57 percent reduction in night sweats, a 68 percent abatement of mood swings, a 75 percent drop in insomnia and 58 percent fewer headaches.

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Researchers analyzed data from 47 clinical trials encompassing 3,795 participants between the ages of 18 and 43 suffering from postpartum depression. The study pooled results into three categories: CHM versus placebo, CHM versus routine treatments (antidepressants) and CHM plus routine treatments versus only routine treatments.

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esearchers from the David Grant Medical Center, at Travis Air Force Base, in Fairfield, California, have found that oral doses of aloe vera can reduce fasting blood glucose and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), which indicates the average glucose level over the previous three months, in patients with Type 2 diabetes.

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Abandoned and lost fishing gear such as traps, crab pots and nets litter the ocean floor in coastal areas worldwide, continuing to attract, entrap and kill fish and other marine life. The Associated Press reports that global nonprofits, governments and companies are engaged in efforts to retrieve and recycle as many of the items as possible to protect the environment, save marine life and reduce hazards to

marine navigation.

A 2009 United Nations report estimated there are 640,000 tons of discarded fishing nets deep below the ocean surface worldwide. Recommended solutions include degradable panels on traps that break down and allow trapped marine life to escape.

International agreements prohibit dumping fishing equipment at sea; yet in England, small vessels can amass landfill charges of roughly $700 per year, giving them an incentive to ditch broken gear.

Pascal van Erp, a Dutch diver alarmed by the amount of equipment he’s encountered, founded the Ghost Fishing Foundation to tackle the issue. He says, “It’s found in all seas, oceans and inland waters at all depths, along the beach and under the sand.

I don’t think the problem can be resolved completely, but we can keep it from getting worse by showing the problem to the public and the authorities.” Industry experts and scientists estimate that commercial fishermen annually lose about 10 percent of their traps due to bad weather.

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Scientists at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, in Stockholm, report that they have finally unlocked a major barrier to exploiting a renewable energy source through extracting pure hydrogen from water. Because the best-performing catalysts for electrochemical oxidation, or “water splitting”, are expensive precious metals, the research team led by KTH Professor Licheng Sun developed molecular catalysts for water oxidation with an efficiency approaching that of natural photosynthesis comprising common, abundant elements, all of which could help change the economics of large-scale hydrogen fuel production.

Meanwhile, Daniel Nocera, a professor of energy at Harvard University, and Pamela Silver, a professor of biochemistry and systems biology at Harvard Medical School, have co-created a system that uses solar energy to split water molecules and hydrogen-eating bacteria to produce liquid fuels. Their paper, whose lead authors include post-doctoral fellow Chong Liu and graduate student Brendan Colón, was recently published in Science.

“This is a true artificial photosynthesis system,” says Nocera. “Previously, people were using artificial photosynthesis for water-splitting, but this is a true A-to-Z system, and we’ve greatly exceeded the efficiency of photosynthesis in nature.”

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Fungus Among Us Genetically Altered Mushrooms Approved for Consumption

Clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR) is a new method of editing genomes of farm animals and food crops.

White button mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus) that have been genetically modified to delay the natural browning process are the first CRISPRedited organisms to receive approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Yinong Yang, a plant pathologist from Penn State University, crafted the modified mushrooms by targeting the family of genes responsible for the browning effect seen in produce when sliced and exposed to oxygen.

Yang was able to reduce the browning enzyme’s work by 30 percent and was granted approval from the USDA because no foreign or altered DNA was integrated into the mushroom genome. The department only assesses whether there’s a risk that the new modified variety of an organism could become a weed or “pest” to other plants.

The mushrooms may still be subject to Food and Drug Administration or Environmental Protection Agency regulations. The National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine are in discussions about developing a new set of rules for the biotech industry in the next five to 10 years.

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A recent study from the University of Western Australia has found that plants regularly react to and emit sounds through a series of clicks produced by their roots, and that such inter-flora communication may be essential to their survival. Evolutionary biologist Monica Gagliano, who made the discovery, listened to the roots of young corn plants and found that they regularly produced sounds in the range of 220Hz, a frequency audible to the human ear.

Plants have been shown to influence each other in many ways through nanomechanical oscillations on a molecular scale. Gagliano remarks, “Scientists also know that plants use volatile chemicals to communicate with each other.”

Another biological research team under the direction of Professor Olaf Kruse, Ph.D., scientific director of the Center for Biotechnology at Germany’s Bielefeld University, has shown that green algae not only engages in photosynthesis, but also has an alternative source of energy: It can draw it from other plants (Nature Communications).

Gagliano comments, “Considering that entire forests are all interconnected by networks of fungi, maybe plants are using fungi the way we use the Internet.”

Selfies Promote Animal Cruelty and Death Zachary Crockett, of Pricenomics.com, has found that since 2014, 49 people were killed in attempts to take pictures of themselves with wild creatures. Although there are no statistics on how many animals have been harmed due to selfies, wildlife organizations such as Care for the Wild International are appealing to the public to stop using animals as props.

Visitors to China’s Yunnan Wild Animal Park lured captive peacocks from their enclosure and grabbed them by their tails. The birds died as a result. Another group of people at a beach in Argentina was filmed mobbing a baby Franciscana dolphin, an endangered species, while taking pictures, resulting in its death likely through shock and severe dehydration from being removed from the water for too long.

Due to the high demand by tourists to take pictures with wild animals, special photographic settings are popping up in Mexico, Europe and Morocco.

However, the Association for British Travel Agents stated that no legitimate sanctuary would allow animals to be used as photo props.

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Texas Company Turns Wood Waste into Furniture Nearly 2 billion wooden pallets are currently in circulation in the U.S., consuming around 50 percent of the country’s annual hardwood harvest and representing more than 90 percent of the world’s shipping waste. PalletSmart, in Fort Worth, Texas, has been making furniture, home decor and custom projects out of repurposed pallets and other reclaimed material since 2012.

Company co-founder John Zaskoda says, “As with any business, we are looking to grow, but want to be smart about it. For now, we are staying put, taking custom residential and commercial orders and producing top-notch furniture.” He sees the endeavor as proof that with hard work and consistency it’s possible to make trash into treasure.

Following eco-friendly laundry tips can save on energy, water usage and utility bills, making it good for both the planet and the bank account. The laundry results, too, may be better for some loads.

RealSimple.com advises that 90 percent of the energy consumed while running a wash load is used to heat the water, so the average household can eliminate as much as 350 pounds of carbon emissions and save about $40 annually by turning the knob to cold. It also notes that some protein-heavy stains, like perspiration and blood, can become more set into the fabric when washed in hot water, which can also shrink synthetic fibers.

For sweat stains, DIYNatural.com suggests combining two tablespoons of cream of tartar, a few drops of lemon essential oil and water to make a paste. Mix and spread it on the stain, and then rub it in and let dry. Another pre-laundry option is to pour or spray a 3 percent solution of hydrogen peroxide onto the stain and then soak for about 30 minutes.

Mildly soiled laundry doesn’t necessarily need hot water for adequate cleaning, reports the Mother Nature Network. It advises presoaking heavily soiled laundry in cold water for about an hour, adding four tablespoons of baking soda to loosen dirt and grime.

“Responding quickly to stains always helps,” says Steve Boorstein, a Boulder, Colorado, clothing-care expert on his ClothingDoctor.com website. “For washable clothing, flush the stained area with cool water to remove any solid matter. Never rub the stain in order to avoid driving it deeper into the fabric.”

Conserve more energy as well as water by always assembling a full load of laundry.

Appliance performance can also make an eco-difference. Energy Star estimates that water savings of between 40 and 75 percent can be achieved with front-loading machines instead of top-loaders. Line drying wins over a clothes dryer in terms of freshness, energy use and kindness to the environment.

Start with biodegradable and phosphate-free detergents made from plant- and vegetable-based ingredients.

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PASSAGE Conscious Dying as a Transformative Healing Journey

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Whether it involves marriage or birth, job loss or illness, gleaning insight from the experience can yield fresh perspective on how to live life more fully today, if we remain mindful and lovingly attentive through the process.

Like birth, death is a transition we can wisely prepare for. In recent years, compassionate individuals and grassroots movements have emerged to help us conduct ourselves, heal and grow from losing a loved one or face our own passing. An increasing number of initiatives support a new model in palliative care that treats death not as a failure, but an expected aspect of the human experi28

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Profound Shift

The Conscious Dying Institute, in Boulder, Colorado, aims to restore death and dying to its natural place in the sacred circle of life. Its end-of-life literacy curriculum and certificate training programs are helping to create a new, wisdombased culture of healing teachers and end-of-life doulas that serve among the frontline caregivers and companions providing the comfort people want and need most. Founded by Tarron Estes, a healing artist, poet, Caritas coach and transformational learning educator, the institute is grounded in love, spiritual

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“Training is open to nurses, physicians, clinicians, caregivers, family members, healthcare teams and anyone else interested in exploring what it means to die consciously,” says Estes. It attends to the provider’s inner awakening and helps them strengthen their ability to give spiritual, emotional, physical and practical care to anyone, helping to relieve pain, regardless of diagnosis.

“Rather than curative care, it’s all about seeking to increase precious, meaningful moments, a sense of spiritual sanctity, beauty, interconnectedness and appreciation of life for the families and patients they serve. An end-of-life doula at bedside assures that families and loved ones can focus on what is most important,” explains Estes, who believes that our true nature lives within us as an unblemished jewel.

Helping individuals become comfortable talking about death is the work of Dr. Karen Wyatt, of Dillon, Colorado, founder of the End of Life University, an online interview series with end-of-life care experts. She provides a trustworthy loving environment in monthly death cafés. The author of What Really Matters: 7 Lessons for Living from the Stories of Dying expands the conversation through related articles and podcasts at eolUniversity.com.

Death cafés benefit from Wyatt’s experience as a hospice doctor. “There is never an agenda. Of the 10 to 12 people that generally join in, one is always a new caller, recently awakened to the idea of conscious dying or their own mortality.

They’re seeking information and someone to talk to because family and friends aren’t interested. Some already embracing their mortality wish to explore their thoughts with others. Some callers join just to listen,” advises Wyatt.

Because death in the West has become a commercialized, medical event with funeral home packages the norm, Wyatt recommends the National Home Funeral Alliance to those interested in a deeper understanding of options and resources for a gentler model. The nonprofit, grassroots movement and its members, such as Sacred Crossings, in Los Angeles, seek to restore the lost art and healing

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For more than 40 years, philosopher, psychologist and physician Raymond Moody’s life work has been acknowledging the mysteries and validating the unexplainable events at the end of life. His seminal bestseller Life After Life appeared in 1975. Lisa Smartt’s mentorship by Moody led them to co-found FinalWordsProject.org. She’s also authored Words at the Threshold, a study of the nonsensical, metaphorical and paradoxical language and visions of the dying.

Moody and Smartt agree that by better understanding the unique language patterns related to end of life we can share more deeply and build bridges with our beloveds throughout the dying process.

“When we do so, we offer greater support to the dying and ameliorate our own experience of loss as they cross the threshold,” remarks Smartt. Like William Peters, founder of the Shared Crossings Project, in Santa Barbara, California, they caution that compassionate etiquette during events at death is important.

“Assume that levels of awareness exist in the dying so that our energy and presence are felt and our voices heard,” advises Moody. “Respect your words and actions, regardless of the person’s state of consciousness. Be a compassionate listener and validate their vision. Don’t pretend to intellectualize or explain anything.”

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ritual of a home funeral by preserving the rights of families to provide home after-death care.

Supporting and educating interested families is the mission of Sacred Crossings founder Rev. Olivia Rosemarie Bareham. The certified death midwife and home funeral guide draws from her experiences as an auxiliary nurse and hospice volunteer to assist families with end-of-life planning, death midwifery and arrangements for an at-home vigil and funeral, as well as cremation and burial choices.

“We also offer sacred singing to help ease a loved one’s transition.

Music by a bedside soloist or choir before, during and after death can be deeply relaxing and comforting, and even provide pain relief,” advises Bareham.

advance care conversations have taken place, discord can dismantle the best laid plans. It requires the tough work of compassionate communications. Friends and families need to remember that this is the patient’s end-of-life experience, not theirs. It is possible to find peace in the midst of conflict, understanding that the one leaving overwhelmingly wishes for a peaceful passing, including peace within the family.”

The Death Over Dinner initiative, founded by Michael Hebb in 2013, has been hosted by groups in more than 20 countries to help people engage in conversations on “how we want to die”— the most vital and costly discussion Americans aren’t having (DeathOver Dinner.org/stories).

We rediscover that in order to die well, we must live well. Dying gracefully is the result of a mindful, Practical Plans The American Institute of Certified day-to-day journey—a Public Accountants and its 360 Degrees culmination of informed of Financial Literacy program offer a free downloadable national Guide to choices, honest discusFinancial Decisions: Implementing an sions and deference to End-of-Life Plan at Tinyurl.com/EssentialPlanNeeds. It includes basic descriptions the hallowed fragility of issues that arise as we age beyond nature’s life-death cycles. of retirement and details the critical docu~William Rosa tive director of the Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Foundation, also owns Hospice and Healthcare Communications. “The dying often wish to leave here surrounded by peace and harmony. They choose to let go of contentiousness and often wish family members would do the same, which is facilitated by mapping out Advance Directives according to the final wishes of the patient,” says Gray.

Questions she frequently addresses in public talks and Death Over Dinner party conversations include: the necessity of finishing unfinished business; bringing closure to unresolved relationship issues; finding words to express our compassion; soothing the sense of impending loss; and managing to take only love with us to the other side, yet leave enough of it behind to help loved ones through their grieving process. She cautions that no matter how well we plan for death, things don’t always go as planned.

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ments needed for the individual, dependents, property, assets, estate planning, wills and trusts. It also addresses issues related to advance, treatment and do-notresuscitate directives, insurance, types of funerals and costs, and Social Security, Medicare and veterans’ benefits. Guidelines suggest consulting with a certified public accountant or personal financial planning specialist.

The latest innovation is the blessing of a living funeral, a celebration of life while the honoree is present to hear the eulogies, praises and farewells before they depart.

AgingWithDignity.org provides a downloadable Five Wishes document, a popular advance directive, or living will that covers personal, spiritual, medical and legal aspects. It’s easy to use and can serve as a family guide to prompt conversations about personal care preferences in the event of serious illness.

New York Times journalist Mark Leibovich wrote about how Massachusetts Senator Edward Kennedy chose to spend his final weeks in pursuit of a “good end-

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n their books Caring for the Dying and Having the Last Say, authors Henry Fersko-Weiss and Alan Gelb, respectively, advocate reviewing our life and writing a short narrative to explore its value as we approach our final act of Earth’s play.

Processing experiences from the past and what they mean at this juncture presents us an opportunity to achieve greater clarity and integrate them in a positive way in our life story.

According to Fersko-Weiss, it has the power to reduce depression, increase life satisfaction, promote acceptance of self and enhance integrity of spirit, no matter what phase of life we are in.

The harvesting of life experiences should reflect our true humanity—flaws and all—and what we’ve learned through mistakes and failures, as well as triumphs. Conveying a compelling mythic family story, values we’ve lived by and our embrace of meaningful relationships will help the people we know understand that, for all its difficulties and complexities, life is worth living.

Our narrative, whether recorded as an essay or scripted video, becomes an act of praise for the gift of the life we’ve led, imperfect as it may have been. It can also serve as a potential keepsake that passes along life lessons and values from one generation to another.

Gelb suggests that summing up what’s most important to us in 500 to 1,000 words can be an experience to savor and enjoy at a reflective time in life, an opportunity to capture our legacy and even serve as our own eulogy.

When we want a loved one no longer here to feel near to us and hear them one last time, it’s a way for them to literally have the last say, he adds.

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ing.” As death approached, Kennedy told friends that he wanted to take stock of his life and enjoy the gift of his remaining days with the people he loved most. As a result, he continued enjoying his morning ritual of reading newspapers while drinking coffee, playing with his dogs, watching James Bond movies with his wife and holding family dinners and sing-alongs near nightly. He reveled in his bedside view of Nantucket Sound, sailed when he could and ate lots of his favorite ice cream. His mantra was, “Every day is a gift.”

“As our time winds down, we all seek comfort in simple pleasures—companionship, everyday routines, the taste of good food, the warmth of sunlight on our faces,” remarks Boston’s Dr. Atul Gawande in Being Mortal. “If we strive in our final months for independence, companionship, mindful attention, dignity, wisdom, joy, love and freedom from pain, we have the power to make those days less miserable, confusing and frightening.”

In these many ways, we can manage to gently embrace and tenderly navigate life’s final transition with grace and love.

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Today, more than 45,000 physicians in 50 countries administer ozone therapy to address ailments ranging from endodontic infections and herniated disk pain to arterial plaque and Lyme disease.

According to the American Academy of Ozonotherapy, the widespread medical use of ozone began in Germany and has since spread across Europe as an alternative treatment for antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The academy notes that allopathic physicians caution against ozone therapy largely due to misinformation and a lack of understanding regarding its efficacy, side effects, expense and safety, even though published international studies as well as U.S. clinical trials have shown it can be used instead of more expensive and dangerous methods such as surgery or pharmaceuticals.

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Ozone is an oxidant.

Ozone therapy, like exercise, creates health benefits by delivering measured doses of oxidative stress that activate the body’s internal antioxidant systems. The primary natural enzyme in ozone therapy is superoxide dismutase, which stimulates another enzyme called telomerase that keeps DNA young by maintaining the telomere at the end of each DNA strand.

A study from Cuba’s University of Havana of herniated disc patients found that ozone therapy provided both oxidative protection and pain relief. Such properties make medical ozone therapy a safe and effective treatment for many infections.

It’s been shown to be particularly effective for sinus and endodontic infections (Iranian Endodonics Journal), osteonecrosis of the jaw, ear infections, hepatitis (Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine), cystitis, HIV, intestinal and blood infections and Lyme disease. Staff of the Sophia Health Institute, in Woodinville, Washington, report remarkably fast results treating such chronic complex infections by

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following intensive intravenous (IV) ozone protocols, with individualized systemic support.

Ozonotherapy is a prime treatment for infections, especially viral. Leading experts in oxidative therapy Dr. Robert Rowen, who practices in Santa Rosa, California, and Dr. Howard Robins, director of The Healing Center, in New York City, had good success administering treatment during the Ebola crisis in Sierra Leone. In addition to many patients helped, “It’s been reported that ozone therapy rapidly cured five patients with Ebola during the outbreak,” says Rowen.

Ozone therapy is now used to relieve arthritis, neuropathy, degenerative joint and disk disease, fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue. A pilot study led by the Universidad de Granada, Spain, saw improvement in the physical and depressive symptoms of fibromyalgia. “Ozone is also effective in treating osteoarthritic knees and, via injection, arthritic hips,” says Rowen. Other individuals describe their experiences of overcoming various diseases using ozone therapy at YouTube. com/user/RobertRowenMD/videos.

One of the most impressive evidence-based applications is relief from the pain of herniated disks, particularly lumbar. More than one meta-analysis deemed ozone treatment an effective and extremely safe procedure, with pain and functional outcomes equal to or better than surgery and far lower complication rates (less than 0.1 percent), along with significantly shorter recovery times (Pain Physician; American Journal of Neuroradiology).

According to the Journal of Natural Science, Biology and Medicine, oxygen/ ozone therapy used in dentistry offers three fundamental forms of applications to treat oral tissue—ozonated water, ozonated olive oil and oxygen/ozone gas. Ozonated water and olive oil have proved to be an ideal delivery system.

Non-toxic and simple to generate, ozone therapy is coming of age as a viable option for both the treatment and prevention of illnesses.

Valerie Burke is a freelance health writer in Olympia, Washington, versed in integrative medicine with a master’s degree in nursing science.

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According to Spitzer, this all can happen, but it’s more of a self-fulfilling prophecy than destiny. “Research with older people at both rehabilitation and nursing centers tells us that the human body wasn’t designed to begin a major decline in function until age 70, barring major illness or accidents along the way. Most of individual decline is due to lifestyle choices, not nature’s plan.”

Spitzer teaches his clients that weight training is essential for every age group.

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He also recommends regular cardiovascular exercise. “Do a good round of cardio inside your target heart rate zone for 30 minutes at least three times a week. It’s vital for lung and heart health, the primary benefit of cardio exercise as opposed to just burning calories.”

“For those in their 40s, I recommend high-intensity interval training such as burst training, along with a mind-body practice like power yoga or budokon,” says Nelson Pahl, of Northfield, Minnesota, managing editor of Longevity Times. “Vinyasa yoga, tai chi and cycling are ideal during our 50s, while hatha yoga, tai chi, or qigong and hiking work well in our 60s.”

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Pahl urges everyone at every age, “Consume only whole foods, always.” He rarely drinks alcohol and begins every day with yoga and qigong.

“Also, be sure to stay well hydrated,” adds Jones. “This will keep your joints healthy, skin clear and moist, digestion more efficient and detoxification of organ systems more effective. Add fresh lemon if you like.”

Physical fitness is only one aspect of aging gracefully. Spiritual growth lifts and lightens any mental and emotional load, while supporting physical well-being.

Spitzer also recommends, “Reading, learning to play a musical instrument, crafting activities, computer strategy games or doing other activities that require concentration or new problem-solving skills; all help the mind stay tuned up and sharp.”

It’s always healthy to break out of normal routines and comfort zones, venture into new worlds, volunteer and do what makes our heart soar.

Jones advises, “Choose activities that feel good, refreshing, include people you enjoy, and are done in pleasant environments. Don’t forget to revel in sunshine or a good book on a rainy day. Listen to music, play music, sing and dance every day.”

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ast, fun to grow and packed with flavor and nutrition, tender young microgreens can go from seed to table in as little as a week. Close cousins to edible sprouts, microgreens are grown in potting soil or seed-starting mixes instead of plain water. They customarily grow beyond the sprout stage until they have produced a true leaf or two. After that, harvesting is a simple matter of snipping off fresh greens.

“You don’t need a green thumb to grow microgreens, only patience and persistence,” says Mark Mathew Braunstein, in Old Saybrook, Connecticut, author of Microgreen Garden. Even first-timers can expect good results. For example, the thin shoots grown from popcorn taste like a more vibrant form of sweet corn, and pea shoots work well in wraps, salads and virtually any Asian dish.

Like high-fiber wheatgrass, “Microgreens are great for juicing, either by themselves or mixed with other veggies,” says Rita Galchus (aka Sprout Lady Rita), proprietor of The Sprout House, in Lake Katrine, New York, which sells organic seeds for microgreens and sprouts. “You can add a handful of microgreens to a smoothie to ramp up the nutrition without changing its taste or texture,” she notes.

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The seeds of dozens of plants from alfalfa to wheat can be grown as microgreens. If seeking to maximize nutrition, put red cabbage and cilantro on the planting list. Scientists at the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Quality Laboratory, in Beltsville, Maryland, tested the nutritional properties of 25 microgreens; red cabbage, cilantro, garnet amaranth and green daikon radish had the highest concentrations of vitamin C, carotenoids, and vitamins K and E, respectively. Microgreens generally provide three times as much nutrition per weight as the same food eaten in its mature state.

“People underestimate the intense flavor of microgreens and might try planting mustard greens or radish varieties even if they don’t like spicy flavors,” say Elizabeth Millard, an organic farmer in Northfield, Minnesota, and author of Indoor Kitchen Gardening.

For beginners, large seeds that sprout quickly such as sunflowers, buckwheat and snow peas are good choices because they produce big, robust sprouts with mild flavor.

Many people also grow microgreens for their pets. “Cats tend to prefer mild, sweet-tasting microgreens such as red clover, alfalfa and flax seed,” advises

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Microgreens grow so fast that there’s little time for them to run into trouble.

Commercial growers use large trays, but home gardeners can also use pretty coffee mugs or tofu boxes rescued from the recycling bin. Drainage holes in the container bottoms work well when growing beets or other slow-sprouting seeds, but are less important for fast-growing sunflowers or wheat.

Work only with organic seeds.

Seeds sold for sprouting or bulk grains from a local health food store cost much less than the larger, robust seeds produced for gardening. Soak seeds in water overnight to jump-start germination. Place an inch or so of potting soil or seed-starting mix in the container, and then scatter the plump seeds on top. “A common beginner’s error is to sow seeds

too thickly,” says Braunstein. Sown seeds should not touch each other, with most spaced about one-quarter-inch apart.

Spritz with water and cover with a plate or plastic wrap.

At the first signs of sprouting, water and move the pot to a sunny spot near a bright window or within two inches of a bright grow light. Dribble in small amounts of water to maintain moisture over the next few days. To harvest, cut in bunches about one-half inch above the soil line. Microgreens store well in the refrigerator for a couple of days, but are best eaten fresh.

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Galchus. “They also love grasses grown from hard wheat, whole barley and rye. Cats cannot digest the grass, but use it to bring up indigestible matter that might be lodged in their stomachs.”

Award-winning garden writer Barbara Pleasant’s new book Homegrown Pantry: A Gardener’s Guide to Selecting the Best Varieties & Planting the Perfect Amounts for What You Want to Eat Year Round, will be out next month from Storey Publishing.

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or 25 years, relationship expert Alison Armstrong has worked to evolve society by changing the way women relate to men. Her yearning to understand the opposite sex was born from personal challenges, including a failed marriage in her 20s. She began studying men on her own, at the age of 30, beginning with the question, “What if men are responding to women?” What started out as a personal inquiry has become a lifelong pursuit and she’s shared her findings with millions of men and

women worldwide.

Armstrong, co-founder and CEO of PAX Programs, addresses gender differences, sexuality and relationships. She has written three books, including The Queen’s Code, and speaks to interpersonal insights through workshops, webinars and teleclasses, including free recordings and articles at UnderstandMen.com.

Armstrong and her second husband have been happily married for 23 years and now live in Colorado.

Which core differences between men and women cause everyday misunderstandings?

The biggest source of mischief is denying that differences exist at all. Both men and women tend to assume that each is a version of the other, which creates significant misunderstandings.

We interact with our partners by doing or saying what works for us. When that doesn’t get the response we’re expecting, we usually draw incorrect conclusions and act in counterproductive ways.

For example, men and women relate to feelings differently.

Women often make life decisions based on their feelings about something or someone. To men, who tend to rely on facts and set aside feelings, this approach can seem irrational, and relating to women as irrational has predictably bad outcomes.

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Where does a couple best start to heal the communication divide?

The most powerful thing men and women can do is to address misunderstandings with openness and curiosity rather than assuming we know why our partner did or said something. We should ask ourselves, “What if there’s a good reason for that?”

Don’t assume that what’s true for her is also true for him, and vice versa.

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Waiting for a time when both partners feel like it, the kids are at Grandma’s and we’re not too tired leads to sex happening too rarely. Delicious sexual partnerships begin when we decide to stop waiting and instead work on creating the circumstances that put us in the mood.

One example is learning to offer “dessert”. Using the desire for food as a metaphor for the desire for sex, we’re often trying to eat together when only one partner is hungry. But dessert sounds delicious anytime; examples might be massage or kissing or other physical activities. Find out what reliably perks up a partner’s interest and put that on the menu.

How can a woman satisfy a man’s desire to provide without sacrificing her independence?

American culture tells women that being low-maintenance matters most. Yet, when we allow our partners to fulfill our needs, it can help us unlock our own greatness, as well as theirs. Men are driven to provide for their loved ones and denying them such opportunities takes away their life’s pursuit, which can be emasculating.

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Psychologist John Gottman, in New York City, has studied couples for four decades seeking to understand successful relationships. He and his psychologist wife, Julie, founded The Gottman Institute that helps couples build and maintain loving, healthy relationships based on scientific studies.

Using data from his Love Lab at the University of Washington, John separated thousands of couples into two groups: masters (still happy after six years) and disasters (separated or chronically unhappy in their marriages).

One of Gottman’s studies watched 130 newlywed vacationing couples and found that partners regularly made bids for connection, requesting responses from their mate.

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responded to their partner’s emotional need nine times out of 10.

An integral element is the spirit couples bring to the relationship: kindness and generosity or contempt, criticism and hostility.

“There’s a key habit of mind that the masters have,” Gottman explains.

“They are scanning the social environment for things they can appreciate and express thanks for. Disasters are scanning for partners’ mistakes.”

People focused on criticizing miss 50 percent of positive things their partners are doing and see negativity when it’s absent. Deliberately ignoring their partner or responding minimally to opportunities for small moments of emotional connection devalues and kills a relationship.

Kindness, conversely, glues couples together, making each partner feel cared for, understood, validated and loved. In a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers found that the more someone receives or witnesses kindness, the more they will be kind themselves, creating upward spirals of love and generosity.

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Practicing kindness during a fight is vital. Letting contempt and aggression spiral out of control during a conflict can inflict irrevocable damage.

“Kindness doesn’t mean that we don’t express anger,” Julie explains, “But it informs how we choose to express it.

You can either throw spears or explain why you’re hurt and angry, which is the kinder path.”

Kindness can also solidify the backbone of a relationship by being generous about our partner’s intention and avoiding misinterpreting what’s motivating their behavior. “Even if it’s executed poorly, appreciate the intent,” Tashiro advises.

Clearly, if we want to have a stable, healthy relationship, exercise kindness early and often and let a spirit of generosity guide happy years together.

Emily Esfahani Smith is the author of The Power of Meaning: Crafting a Life That Matters. Connect at EmilyEsfahaniSmith.com or on Twitter @ emesfahanismith.

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ccording to a 2012 New York Times story, “Preschoolers in Surgery for a Mouthful of Cavities,” more dentists nationwide are recommending that children be administered general anesthesia at hospitals due to the severity of decay.

Such extensive dental work on children is largely preventable. Wise parents encourage their children to develop healthy habits such as brushing teeth at least twice a day; eating fewer sugary snacks and brushing afterwards; limiting fruit juice intake to four ounces a day; and sucking on bacteria-killing xylitol lollipops. Such a routine combined with an initial dentist visit by their first birthday can reduce dental costs, including hospital treatment for extreme decay that can cost thousands of dollars.

Other ways to reduce the too-common incidence of six to 10 childhood cavities include breastfeeding only until baby teeth erupt; avoiding transmission of an anaerobic oral bacteria carried in saliva that’s the leading cause of tooth

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decay; early interceptive treatment to avoid crowding of teeth; and consulting a nutritionist.

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Andie Pearson, a doctor of dental medicine and owner of Gaimed Dental Spa, in Wilmette, Illinois, tells mothers that in the descent through the birth canal, their baby ingests the bacteria necessary to digest breast milk. As teeth later emerge, their gut bacteria also become able to digest solid food. “By the time a child has all 20 baby teeth, between 18 and 30 months, they no longer have the microbial ecology for digesting breast milk and should be weaned. Researchers from the University of California-Berkeley have found that the more frequently a mother breastfed her child beyond the second birthday during the day, the greater the child’s risk of severe early tooth decay,” says Pearson.

Development of facial muscles and bone structure is dependent on chewing and gnawing. “Teething rings facilitate

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chewing that builds stronger teeth and creates better alignment,” she explains. If childhood tooth growth is delayed, Pearson often suggests a chiropractic adjustment if all other developmental areas are normal. “It can help the body relax so that teeth erupt naturally,” she advises.

Mouth-to-Mouth Susan Maples, a doctor of dental surgery and owner of Total Health Dentistry, in Holt, Michigan, notes that Streptococcus mutans is the leading reason children are hospitalized today.

“Cavities are formed when the rate of decay of the teeth caused by the lactic acid produced by the bacteria exceeds the rate of repair initiated by the phosphate and calcium ions in saliva,” she explains.

The unwanted bacteria is transmitted through saliva, which is why adults should avoid licking spoons or tasting foods before offering them to children between the ages of 1 and 3. “This type of bacteria thrives on sugar, so children shouldn’t have lots of sugary drinks and sweet treats,” says Maples. Mouth kissing presents a similar risk.

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Kris Kammer, a doctor of dental surgery and owner of Gums of Steel Oral Hygiene Transformation, in Middleton, Wisconsin, learned early in his career to avoid mercury amalgam fillings and early extractions of bicuspids for orthodontic purposes, and that xylitol reduces buildup of plaque bacterial biofilm on teeth. A study published in the Journal of Dental Research, supported by findings of a metastudy appearing in Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dentistry “shows that regular use of xylitol over six months significantly reduces the Streptococcus mutans population,” he says.

He also suggests early interceptive treatments which can be performed by general dentists. “Parents don’t need to wait for children’s teeth to come in crooked and crowded. These issues can be addressed with a removable appliance that expands the arch in the roof dome, influences bone growth and makes room for incoming teeth,” says Kammer. Early proper diet may also help prevent crowding of teeth as well as malocclusion, or misalignment of upper and lower teeth, according to Pearson.

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Children should be made familiar with dentistry and taught that they are responsible for their dental hygiene from around age 1. Nupponen explains his gentle method: “I encourage mothers to bring their children along for dental appointments so that they can watch me from their mother’s lap. Generally, by the time they are alone in my chair, they aren’t frightened.”

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e all relish a cozy nest, whether that means light-filled views, the embrace of form-fitting sofas and chairs or plush rugs that snuggle bare feet. A beautiful, comfortable home that reflects our personal style and embodies our values can be achieved by learning the origin of furnishings and investing in sustainably made pieces that will stand the test of time, say experts.

“Furnishing a home ethically doesn’t mean sacrificing comfort or style,” says JD Doliner, a business consultant in Charlotte, North Carolina. Doliner’s home is graced with 18th- and 19th-century antiques, organic cotton mattresses, comfy custom-made chairs from Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified wood and handmade wool rugs certified childlabor-free by GoodWeave. “They give me peace of mind as a humanitarian and environmentalist,” she says.

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“We look at the story behind a product and make sure that it aligns with both our company’s and clients’ values,” says Hindman, a co-author of Sustainable Residential Interiors. “We ask questions like, ‘Are workers paid a fair wage? Was the product made with local materials?

What is the story behind the company’s founding?’”

The Sustainable Furnishings Council (SFC) coalition of manufacturers, retailers and designers partners with businesses and informs consumers to increase environmentally responsible choices in the marketplace. Its 400 members commit to sustainability and transparency in their business practices and submit an annual action plan showing such efforts. Headquartered in Edenton, North Carolina, the council strives to minimize industry carbon emissions and remove unsustainable materials and harmful chemical ingredients from residential and commercial furnishings.

“The residential furnishings industry frequently takes raw materials from one continent, processes and manufactures on another to be consumed on yet another, leaving a huge environmental footprint,” says Susan Inglis, the council’s executive

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To make informed decisions, furniture shoppers need to ask how, where, from what and by whom a potential purchase is made. Lisa Beres, a healthy home expert and former interior designer in Newport Coast, California, and author of Just Green It! advises not taking product claims at face value. Ask if the product has earned a certification like the Global Organic Textile Standard for fabrics or GreenGuard, which verifies low levels of chemical emissions.

Not all natural products are sustainably produced; cotton, for example, is one of the most heavily sprayed crops. Look for certified organic cotton as a responsible textile choice. Beres also suggests renewable fiber sources like bamboo or hemp.

“Natural latex is a sound alternative to foam fillers, offering good support and dust mite resistance,” says Beres.

Specific animal-based products like down feathers used in bedding can provoke allergies and be produced inhumanely, Beres cautions. Products certified to the Responsible Down Standard, which protects the well-being and welfare of geese tapped for their manufacture, offer a humane choice for fluffy down comforters.

Look for well-crafted furniture made from locally sourced, reclaimed or FSCcertified wood instead of particleboard, which usually contains formaldehyde and may be made from unsustainably harvested wood.

Sustainable furnishings are both better for the planet and can make a home distinctive. Natural pieces like a countertop made from reclaimed, rough-hewn wood provide a unique beauty that massmanufactured pieces can’t match and also showcase the material’s natural form and feeling.

Her firm promotes durable, timeless pieces over trendy furnishings that a client might discard in a few years. When it’s time to retire a piece of furniture, find a new home for it, whether by donating to a charity or reselling through a consignment store.

While cutting corners on home furnishing choices can be tempting, especially when shopping on a budget, remember that today’s quality pieces may become tomorrow’s cherished heirlooms.

“Some will spend money on the latest gadget, but hesitate to invest in a great piece of furniture or a quality mattress they’ll spend much of their life sitting or sleeping on,” says Beres. “It’s not a splurge; you’re investing in your health and protecting Earth’s precious resources. It all comes full circle.”

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Beres advises shoppers to be wary of synthetic fabrics, which not only consume nonrenewable resources like petroleum, but may also contain toxic dyes, heavy metals or chemicals like Teflon. Foam and other fillings in mattresses, sofas and chairs are often a hidden source of off-gassing VOCs.

The Sustainable Furnishing Council’s seal of approval and member list at SustainableFurnishings.org are a good place to start to find companies committed to offering healthier alternatives that include transparency and responsibility in their manufacturing practices.

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Given a horse’s significant size, sometimes distracting surroundings and the need for safety, humans need to learn the animal’s non-verbal cues, and to regulate their own. Close interaction without riding is proving to be helpful for those dealing with addictions, trauma and grief, and for employees to improve their communication and teamwork skills.

Kelly Wendorf and Scott Strachan, co-founders of Equus, in Santa Fe, work with both individuals and organizations.

Strachan emphasizes, “This isn’t magic.

Horses reflect our feelings back to us. If we’re nervous, the horse will be more skittish.”

“We’ve had executives arrive with cell phones firmly in hand and leave holding soggy tissues instead,” comments Wendorf. “For them, it was unexpectedly emotional.”

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They have boundaries; if you’re angry, a horse won’t tolerate your behavior and will walk away.”

Scharff notes, “Equine therapy is complementary to psychotherapy medicine, and one tool we use in approaching addiction. Depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can be the underlying issue, so we can address it, to understand why the person became an addict.”

Wendorf relates the story of an 18-year-old client facing body image issues. “Five horses approached her and touched her with their noses on her arms and legs. Where they touched was where she had been cutting herself to try to relieve her emotional pain.”

“People feel a powerful connection when they let down their defenses and a horse responds,” says Sheryl Jordan, equestrian director at Salamander Resort & Spa, in Middleburg, Virginia. “Our

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Horses help bring back memories for clients with dementia. ~Hearts & Horses, Loveland, Colorado, nonprofit therapeutic riding facility Equi-Spective life lessons program brings self-awareness and the power to better control emotions. During the session, they may hug, pet and cry on the horse, but they leave the corral smiling.”

The program teamed up with the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) serving bereaved military families.

Kelly Griffith, a surviving sister of U.S. Marine Corps Major Samuel Griffith, points to the power of equine therapy in a video at Tinyurl.com/Equi-SpectiveVideo.

Susan Wight, a former professional steeplechase rider and ambassador for TAPS in Leesburg, Virginia, says, “My husband was my riding coach. When he passed away, I was numb when facing decisions, but at the session, it felt like one of the horses was the one to choose. The initial flood of emotions and memories from being around horses again wasn’t pretty, but empathy is a specific language, and I’m grateful for the opportunity. Horses are a huge part of my life.”

At Ranch Hand Rescue Counseling Center & Animal Sanctuary, in South Argyle, Texas, founder Bob Williams considers animal therapy a ministry.

“We rescue abused and neglected farm animals, including horses that come into play when patients are not responding to usual therapies,” he says. “It’s important for damaged people to learn to live in the light, and our partnering with the special needs animals helps put them on the emotional path to health.”

The rescue’s mission is to provide hope, healing and a sense of security for children and adults that have suffered severe trauma such as abuse, domestic violence and witnessing violent death (Tinyurl.com/RanchHandRescueVideo).

Riding Beyond’s four-session program, in Ashland, Oregon, is free to women recovering from the rigors of breast cancer treatment. Expenses are covered by donations from the community. German research published in the journal Psycho-Oncology reported that 82 percent of participating breast cancer patients studied displayed symptoms of PTSD following diagnosis.

“They often don’t want to touch or be touched, and have trouble with friendships and intimate relationships; issues that can cripple a woman’s life,” says Trish Broersma, founding director and a certified therapeutic riding professional at Riding Beyond (Tinyurl.com/RidingBeyondVideo). “The medical team that saved their lives doesn’t treat these issues.”

The first client, unfamiliar with horses, met Mystic, who touched her on the site of the former tumor. She says, “Even weeks later, when I brought her image to mind when stressed, sad or even happy, it brought feelings of contentment, peace and well-being.”

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

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e’ve talked about different aspects of weight loss over the years here, and today I want to simply dwell on: calories. The calorie when used in the context of food and weight loss is a term in biology, chemistry, and physics which is shorthand actually for the word “kilocalorie”, or one thousand calories. A kilocalorie is the amount of energy required to raise the temperature of one kilogram (a thousand grams) of water by one degree Celsius, from precisely 14.5° C to 15.5° C. For you precise people out there, a kilogram of water = 1 liter = 1 kg = 1.0567 quart (i.e., one liter = one quart). One kg = 2.205 lbs. Temperature equivalents are a little more complicated. To convert C° to F°: (9/5 x C°) + 32 = F°.

To determine one’s proper caloric intake, one must make an estimate of one’s energy needs. Obviously, a precise estimate of one’s daily energy needs is practically impossible, because of the many factors involved. But we scientists have come up with a formula for defining energy requirements in human beings:

TDR = BMR (60-75%) + EEA (15-30%) + TER (~10%) TDR = Total Daily Requirement BMR = Basal Metabolic Rate EEA = Energy Expenditure of Activity TEF = Thermal Effect of Food.

Basal metabolic rate is a measure of the amount of energy expended to maintain a living state at rest and 12-18 hours after a meal. It is actually measured in terms of oxygen consumption. This number is dependent on one’s age, sex, body composition, and genetics.

Energy expenditure of activity is a measure of the energy expended by one’s body during various physical activities. This number will obviously vary a lot depending on one’s body and the activities engaged in. Thermal effect of food is the number of calories pro-

duced (measured as heat) during the ingestion and metabolism of food. There are more than 190 methods for measuring energy expenditures! And there are many states of being which we have to take into consideration: such as, is the person ill, pregnant, a world-class athlete, etc.

The caloric equivalent to 1 pound of body weight is approximately 3400 kcal; i.e., you have to burn up 3400 kcal to lose 1 pound (you’ll notice I didn’t say 1 pound of fat; it’s quite complex, and it is more properly stated as 1 pound of body weight). About 25% of body weight is composed of adipose tissue (fat cells) in a normal adult (and yes, women have more than men). Another important number is the Body Mass Index, or BMI. BMI = weight (kg)/ height (meters squared). There are charts on the internet you can look up to find your BMI. Basically: underweight is BMI<19.9, normal BMI=20-24.9, overweight BMI=25-29.9, and obese BMI>30. By the way, there is no such word as cellulite, sorry. Advertisers invented the word cellulite to somehow make you think there were different types of fat in the body and that their products would eliminate it. Cellulite is fat.

So losing weight is a matter of calories in versus calories out. You have to eat less and exercise more. And you have to do it right, in a careful, nutritious, balanced way. So how do you do that? There are only a zillion books, websites, and sources of information on diet and exercise. Perhaps you might start by consulting friends or family who have tried a weight loss and exercise program, and ask them what worked and what didn’t. You might consult a physician knowledgeable in diet and weight loss, especially a bariatrician, for whom this is his/her specialty. A registered dietician is also an excellent person to consult. A certified personal trainer can also be of tremendous help. There are many legitimate, certified people out there who can help.

Reading food labels is important when counting calories. And remember, this article is only dwelling on calories, which are only a small part of the total picture of good nutrition, health, and exercise. For instance: a can of soda twenty years ago had only 85 kcal, whereas today it may have 250 cal.

Some rough estimates for caloric requirements are: the average adult needs about 2000-2500 kcal per day. Another rough way to calculate your caloric needs is: multiply your weight in pounds by 13. There are, as we said, many more sophisticated ways to calculate caloric requirements. To lose weight, you have to burn more calories than you eat. It’s a lot easier to eat less (and more healthy) than it is to exercise more. We already said that a pound of body weight is roughly equivalent to 3400 kcal. Since a week is 7 days, and 3400 (or call it 3500, because it divides easier) divided by 7 is 500 kcal; you will need to either eat 500 kcal less or burn up 500 kcal more in exercise every day of the week to lose one pound in a week. A loss of a pound per week is a reasonable goal for most people, when done right.

Below are two lists of information comparing food calories and exercise calories. Combine your diet and exercise programs in a healthy, careful, balanced, and fun way!

EXERCISE ENERGY EXPENDITURES Kcal per half-hour Activity

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170 90 150 335 460 225 190 140

205 90 180 405 535 270 230 165

½ dry bagel (2 ½ oz) 2 light waffles, 2 tbs light syrup

200 200

Cycling 5.5 mph Dancing, ballroom Golf Jogging (9 min/mile) Running (6 min/mile) Swimming (slow crawl) Tennis Walking (15 min/mile)

FOOD CALORIES (KCAL)

1/5 bacon cheeseburger 210 Veggieburger, bun, tomato, onion, pickle, ketchup 210 1 chicken frank 120 3 veggie hot dogs 120 ½ cup rich chocolate chip ice ream 300 15 plums 300 1 cup roasted cashews 8 baked potatoes with salsa

880 880

1 medium serving french fries 4 ears of corn on the cob

360 360

1 bagel (5 oz) 2 ½ oz cream cheese 4 light pancakes, 4 veggie links, syrup, fruit slices

650

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80 80

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2 Women’s Growth Group in Boca Raton from 7:00-9:00 pm. Energy exercises, meditation, lessons in Spiritual Law from Dan Millman, sharing and laughter in a safe community. Facilitated by Colleen Haney at Communicating Energy Wellness Institute, 370 W. Camino Gardens Blvd, Boca Raton, FL, 3rd Floor Conference Room. For details email: bocacolleen@aol.com. (Suggested donation of $20) PODCAST: MEET YOUR GUIDES AND ANGELS with Margaret Ann Lembo. Do you realize how many invisible helpers you have? Listen in to open your connection and communicate with your angels and spirit guides. Understand the different types of angels and how to gain their assistance in your daily life. Brought to you by Guardian Angel Spray, Archangel Michael Spray, Archangel Raphael Spray, Archangel Gabriel Spray, and Archangel Uriel Spray. Free Event. 10:00 – 10:15am Join Margaret at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/ margaretannlembo

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3 30th Annual Benefit Auction + Dinner 6 PM - At The International Polo Club, Palm Beach TIX + TABLES AVAILABLE: vinceremos.org VINCEREMOS Therapeutic Riding Center (VTRC) is a 501c3 Nonprofit that enriches the lives, bodies and spirits of children and adults with special needs, emotional and cognitive disabilities, by providing Equine Assisted Learning, Hippotherapy and Therapeutic Riding. Vinceremos means to overcome, and our philosophy here at VTRC is "Ability Over Disability". Our main objective is to promote the positive benefits of Therapeutic Riding and the other services and programs that we offer. We have a holistic approach here at Vinceremos, we have experienced many successes working with autism, spina bifida, PTSD and more over the past 35 years, and we continue to grow and expand.

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Yoga Teacher Training at 305 Yoga with Leslie Glickman Saturday - Sunday February 4-5 - Yin 305 Yoga - 9537 NE 2nd Ave, Miami Shores, Florida 33138. Join Leslie for a weekend of continuing education on Yin yoga. This workshop for teachers will include Theory, Anatomy, Sequencing and of course some practice.

You will learn the benefits of a long slow deep practice, understand how to create a safe and effective class and delve into anatomy as it pertains to this magical practice.

This program is for those who have already received their 200 hour registration.

John Prince Park Walk, 2520 Lake Worth Rd, Lake Worth, FL. Enjoy the pleasure of strolling in the park before you head out to breakfast at TooJays. 7:30 a.m.

Contact: Paul Cummings, 561-963-9906. Public/Leisure.

Inyan Oyate with Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed blood Cherokee; 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Donation. This workshop is an introduction to Native American "Stone People" knowledge, including their geology, life cycles, and how to use (or not use) them in spiritual work. You will physically see with your own eyes the effect you have on touching a common clear quartz crystal. If you are interested in crystals and stones, this is for you! 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. RSVP required: call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com Stone People Medicine Readings with Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed blood Cherokee. These are private one on one Native American style readings available between 4:30 pm and 7:30 pm; $50 per 45 minutes reading. You must call to book your time slot and other days and times are also available. Stone People have been used for millennia for receiving guidance from the Spirit world

by Native Americans. If you need clarity on an issue,

consider this old and profound reading technique. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. Must register ahead of time: call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@ hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com.

The Harrigan Foundation is hosting the second annual Run to the Rescue 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk to help First Responders who suffer from addiction and/or trauma disorders. The event is sponsored by Palm Partners and Palm Health Care. The race begins at 7:15 a.m. at 340 South Ocean Blvd. in Delray Beach, FL. The run is an annual event.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5 Loving Connections with Spirit - Monthly Gallery with Susan Saucier, Evidential Psychic Medium. Susan receives her gifts via seeing, hearing, and feeling spirits.

Susan helps crossed over loved ones bring through reassurance, closure, and validation that they are safe and well on the other side. Her readings are filled with love and pure intention so the messages are for the highest good of the person receiving the reading. Join us the FIRST SUNDAY of the month, Feb 5th, for an evening of evidential messages and spend some time with your Loved Ones in Spirit.

4-6pm Cost $30 Can't Tell Foundation, 712 E. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton, FL. Information 561-213-0668 www.susansaucier.com Kundalini Yoga, Meditation & Gong WITH SUNNY. From 11am-1pm Discover why Kundalini is the Diamond of all Yoga as you heighten awareness levels and go deeper into your meditation. Ends with Sound Vibrational Healing Meditation with Gong and Crystal singing bowls.

Relax deeply. Achieve inner silence and consciously create your life with an expanded heart center. Meets every Sunday at Center for Spiritual Living. 2 SW 12th Ave. Boca Raton, FL. (off W. Palmetto Park Rd/95) Visit Sunny on Meditate With Sunny facebook page or visit www.MeditatewithSunny.com 702-553-6819. $20 The Spiritual Path: Science of Mind 101 12:00 – 2:00 pm. Give yourself the gift of awakening, transformation and miracles in this quintessential 8-week class through March 26th. Love offering plus one-time $20 workbook fee. Center for Spiritual Living Palm Beaches. Bring your 1938 Definitive Edition of The Science of Mind. Sundays at CSL Palm Beaches: Meditation 10:00 am, Celebration 10:30 am, Affirmative Prayer and Discussion 11:30 am.

GreenWise Community Room, Upstairs 11231 Legacy Ave, Palm Beach Gardens www.cslpalmbeaches.org, 561-676-7997 Anatomy Yoga Continued 1:00-3:30 pm and Sequencing 4:00-5:30 pm Sequencing continued and practice. 10 Continuing Education Hours offered. Investment - $299. www.305yoga.com Spirit Communication with Tarot class led by Tarot Grandmaster and author Christiana Gaudet, 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm, $30. Whether you are a fluent Tarot reader or a novice, you can use the symbols and energy of the cards to receive communication from loved ones in spirit, guidance from your angels, and direction from your Higher Power. This exciting class will help Tarot come alive for you, and you will learn to receive messages for yourself & for others. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415.

Must register ahead of time: call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com

HIKE IN JONATHAN DICKINSON STATE PARK, 16450 S.E. Federal Highway, Hobe Sound, FL. Challenge yourself to a good long hike (around 7 to 12 miles) in JDSP. Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the front gate. Bring lots of water. Lunch at the Dune Dog Café afterward. Contact: Mary Miller, 561-213-2189. Public/Moderate.

Riverbend Park, 8am-11am. Moderately difficult walk, having improved trail with dirt & uneven surfaces. This is a long walk, more than 1½ miles. (Ed Kawecki) email: asetripinfo@gmail.com or call 508-296-0238

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6 Rauberts Energy Healing Technique private sessions with Energy Healer Pearl Rauberts available between 3:00 pm and 7:30 pm; $60 for 1 hour. Pearl will channel the healing energy to help you with a wide range of issues, both physical and emotional. She has nearly 30 years experience in healing and has received many trainings in England and US. Each session is customized to help the client. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. Please register ahead of time (sessions available other days also); 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.

Love, Romance, And Friendships: Soulmates And Significant Others with Margaret Ann Lembo. With Valentine’s Day around the corner, it’s a perfect time to work on attracting the love of your life or improving your existing relationship. This event will include exercises for manifesting your romantic partner. We’ll play with the angels to invite Cupid and the Love Angels to help clarify intentions and help you live a life filled with love and companionship. This course includes dealing with endings of friendships and past loves to heal and move forward.

6:45 – 9:00 PM $22 prepaid; $27 at the door. The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www.thecrystalgarden.com. Call 561-369-2836 to attend.

MONTHLY CHAPTER MEETING. Okeeheelee Park, 7715 Forest Hill Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL. Meet up with your fellow hikersand socialize before the meeting.

Refreshments at 7:00 p.m. The programbegins at 7:30 p.m. Contact: Margaret Brabham, 561-324-3543. Public/ Leisure.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7 FREE Laura Norman Reflexology Webinar 8:00pm9:00pm. Talk with Laura Norman about: How to Add to Your Services • Start a New Career • Earn $75-$150 an Hour • FREE Registration online at www.lauranorman. com. Learn about Laura Norman’s unique, holistic Method of Reflexology, including powerful nurturing relaxation and Foot, Hand, Ear and Face Reflexology techniques you can learn through individualized, guided, hands-on instruction! Take your first step toward a new career in complementary healthcare, or expand your current practice! See our ad in this issue for our complete Certification

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Yoga of 12-Step Recovery with Melanie Haraldson @ Yoga Journey Studio, 1950 Glades Road, Boca Raton FL in the Wyndam Hotel 5th floor. 7:45-9:15pm. The Yoga of 12-Step Recovery (Y12SR) is a 12-step-based discussion and all-levels yoga practice open to anyone and everyone dealing with their own addictive behavior or affected by the addictive behavior of others. This is an open and inclusive group. All A’s are welcome. Investment $10 www.yogajourney.com Booksigning at 7 pm. Tim Dorsey will speak and sign Clownfish Blues 25.99. Murder on the Beach Mystery Bookstore, 273 NE 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444.

Phone: 561-279-7790 Proof the Spirit Dimension Exists 7:00 to 8:00 pm. Join Mary & Dr. Dave as they discuss excepts from their book Divinely Touched. How science can explain & prove unseen phenomenon; How the Spirit dimension affects our life. Scientific evidence of psychic phenomena such as Out-of-Body exp., Astral projection, Reincarnation, Entity Possession & The Spirit Dimension. How Divine energies are all around and us give messages and signs. $10.00 or love offering accepted. At Digits Wellness Spa & Salon 2247 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Suite 209, WPB. SPECIAL EVENT: An Extraordinary Transformational Breath® Evening w/Dr. Judith Kravitz, Founder of Transformational Breath® and World-Renowned Breathwork Teacher and Healer. Tues 6:30-9PM Cost $50 or $45 by 2/6. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, 4595 Northlake Boulevard Suite 107, Villa Palma Plaza, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33418, 561-630-2280 JamarCenter.com

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8 Book Club Facebook Live Event with Margaret Ann Lembo. Join Margaret live as she reviews Bach Flower remedies from her book The Essential Guide to Aromatherapy and Vibrational Healing. Free Event. 7:00 -7:30 PM Join us at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ ChakraAwakeningBookClub/ Self Hypnosis w/Maya Malay. Wed 6:30-8:30PM Cost $25 or $20 by 2/7. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, 4595 Northlake Boulevard Suite 107, Villa Palma Plaza, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33418, 561-630-2280 JamarCenter.com

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9 Clearing the Energies around all Relationships Group in Boca Raton from 7:00-9:00 pm. Gift yourself for Valentine’s Day... 2 hours of meditations, essential oils and energy work to release of old energies regarding past relationships. Start this year with a clean heart and clear emotions before Valentines' Day... $55. Register by Feb 1 and save $10.00! 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.

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range of motion, prevention of injury, increased immune system and maintain a healthy life as long as they play?

Training only goes so far in helping athletes keep up their performance level. Come to Dr. Bryan Hunte's lecture to discover their secret weapon and make it yours. 6:30PM - 8:00PM FREE At Nutrition Smart 4155 Northlake Blvd. Palm Beach Gardens. 33410. Phone/email/web: 561-694-0644 X 304 / jvandyke@nutritionsmart.com / www.nutritionsmart.com “Spiritual Wisdom on Dreams” Free Spiritual Café at 6:30 pm on Thursday, February 9th at the Publix Greenwise, 11231 Legacy Avenue, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410. Share informal conversation about dreams and other spiritual tools. Unlock keys to understanding and meeting challenges we face in life. Presented by the Palm Beach County ECKANKAR Center. For directions and more information call our local ECKANKAR Center (561) 434-2003 or find us on www.meetup.com/ ecankarinpalmbeach and on Facebook at ECKANKAR Palm Beach County. For information about ECKANKAR visit www.eckankar.org.

Janet Cimorelli Licensed Nutritionist wants to be the Nutrition Magician but there is no magic. Review of medications and some that might cause weight gain.

Review of serving sizes, review food choices, review exercise routines, and review of supplement choices. FILL OUT A QUESTIONNAIRE TO DISCOVER YOUR WEIGHT GAIN WEAK SPOTS! 5:30pm - Greenlands 2000 North Federal Hwy, Delray Beach FL, 33483.

561-921-4238 FREE Full Moon Manifesting Meditation And Gong Vibrational Healing Meditation On The Delray Beach With Sunny. 7pm Special Appearance with Doug Tessler offering his flute and Digerdoo meditations. Breath, Move the body and soak up those AMPLIFIED creative waves of light from the Full Moon. Discover why you can manifest with greater ease during the Full Moon's energy even one day in advance. $20. Bring blanket, jacket and $1 quarters for parking on A1A across the Marriott Hotel. Visit Sunny on Meditate With Sunny facebook page or visit www.MeditatewithSunny.com 702-553-6819.

PODCAST: LOVE AND ROMANCE: SOULMATES AND SIGNIFICANT OTHERS with Margaret Ann Lembo. It’s always a perfect time to work on attracting the love of your life or improving your existing relationship. Listen learn actual steps to take to manifesting your romantic partner. Meet the Angels of Romance and learn the short story of Cupid. Clarify intentions and live a life filled with love and companionship. Brought to you by Heart Chakra Spray and Kuan Yin Spray. Free Event.

10:00 – 10:15am Join Margaret at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/margaretannlembo FULL MOON DRUMMING CIRCLE with Margaret Ann Lembo. On this auspicious day of brilliant light energy, establish your intentions for the next 28.5 days of your life! Margaret Ann will call in the 7 directions using Smudge in Spray, a liquid alternative to smoking smudge. The first round of drumming is dedicated to clearing away what you don’t want. The second round of drumming creates your new reality as you focus on and imagine your life as you want it to be. To complete the ceremony, Margaret Ann will drum as she guides you in a meditative drumming journey into yourself to help you

find the answers and guidance. 6:45 - 9:00 PM, $22 prepaid, $27 at the door. Maximum 25 people. The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www. thecrystalgarden.com. Call 561-369-2836 to attend.

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 10 Yin Yoga with Candle Light & Live Music with Leslie Glickman @ Yoga Journey Studio, 1950 Glades Road, Boca Raton FL in the Wyndam Hotel 5th floor. 6-8pm Join Leslie Glickman in the studio. Take the journey inward and explore the deeper parts of yourself. Beginner & Advanced students welcome. This long slow deep practice is all levels and is presented in a candle lit room with live music. 2 hours of bliss! Investment - $30. This event sells out - please pre-register! www.yogajourney.com A Concert Of Grace With Felicia Rose - 7:30 pm Duncan Center Chapel 15820 S Military Trail, Delray Beach, FL www.feliciarose.com. Please join us for a spiritually enriching evening of Kirtan (call & response Sanskrit Chants and Sacred Music in English) with Songstress Felicia Rose and Percussionist Petro Bass. We ask you to wear white, and come with intentions of healing for Sara and all who are and have been affected by Cancer. There will be a SILENT AUCTION with special items from local Artists and Business's. The event will be held in the beautiful circular chapel at the Duncan Conference Center in Delray Beach. A full moon fire circle will be held at the outdoor labyrinth after the concert, this will be open for drumming and more music. Donations for Sara can also be made at https://www.youcaring.com/sara-varona-640337 Special Event Weekend: Feb 10th - The Mastery of Love w/don Miguel Ruiz Jr. Fri 7-9PM Cost $49 or $39 by 2/9. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, 4595 Northlake Boulevard Suite 107, Villa Palma Plaza, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33418, 561-630-2280 JamarCenter.com

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

Healing Your Life class led by Pearl Rauberts; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, $25. Do you want to make YOUR life better? Louise Hay's self-help book: "You Can Heal Your Life" has been a best-seller for many years. Today we will look at some of the book's ideas, 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 the future" and "When we really love ourselves, everything in our life works". We will look at how to apply the ideas 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.

FREE Yoga in the Park with Leslie Glickman @ Sanborn Square 9 am Every Saturday at Sanborn Square Park in Boca Raton. Free weekly yoga class for all. Federal Highway and Palmetto Park Road. www.yogajourney.com Ignite Sex, Passion & Sacred Love – A Valentine’s Tantra Weekend for Couples – Saturday 9am - Sunday 4pm. Located in Deerfield Beach. Contact Sally 561- 391-3305.

Anatomic Yoga with Ray Long, MD FRCSC@ Yoga Journey Studio, 1950 Glades Road, Boca Raton FL in the Wyndam Hotel 5th floor. Anatomic Yoga - A multi-media workshop with author & surgeon Ray Long MD FRCSC. Combining modern western science with the ancient art of Hatha Yoga. February 11th – 12th, 2017. Saturday 11:30 – 2pm.

Saturday 3:30pm – 7pm. Sunday 11 – 3pm. Investment - $325 www.yogajourney.com 5 Steps to Awakening with Pearl Rauberts: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, $20. Many of us understand the importance of Awakening spiritually and making progress on our spiritual path. This class will help us in a very practical way to implement spiritual teachings in our day to day life; we will look at Gratitude, Meditation, Prayer, Mindfulness, and Ritual.

This will be an interactive class in which Pearl will assist participants to develop a plan to move forward; Pearl has been one of South Florida's leading Spiritual Awakening teachers for many years. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. RSVP required;

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call 561-333-3372 or pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details atwww.rauberts.com.

ROCK YOUR FEBRUARY 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.

The Agreements of Love - An Intimate Retreat w/don Miguel Ruiz Jr. Sat 1-5PM Cost $115 or $99 by 2/10.

Experience both Events for $125. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, 4595 Northlake Boulevard Suite 107, Villa Palma Plaza, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33418, 561-630-2280 JamarCenter.com

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12 KUNDALINI YOGA, MEDITATION & Gong WITH SUNNY. At 11am-1pm Breath-work, Brain Balancing exercises, Move the Body, Chant, Mudras and Mantras. Ends with Sound Vibrational Healing Meditation with Gong and Crystal singing bowls. Relax deeply. Achieve inner silence and consciously create your life with an expanded heart center. Meets every Sunday at Center for Spiritual Living. 2 SW 12th Ave. Boca Raton, FL. (off W. Palmetto Park Rd/95) Visit Sunny on Meditate With Sunny facebook page or visit www.MeditatewithSunny.com 702-553-6819. $20 Ancient Symbols, Modern Guides with Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed blood Cherokee; 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, Donation. In this lecture, we will consider a number of ancient symbols left behind by the Native

American ancestors of this land. There is much more to ancient petroglyphs, story hides, and totems than the artistic expression of the ancestors. Learn not only what the spiritual aspects are, but how to incorporate them into 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 Native American Hand Drumming Circle with Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed blood Cherokee; 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm, Donation. Traditional Native American style drumming with hand drums, rattles, and singing of Lakota Prayer songs; no drumming experience required. Drums and rattles available to borrow. A spiritual experience suitable for everyone.

6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. RSVP required: call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@ hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com.

Finding Balance in Love w/ Aitens Snaiths & Suzanne Biddiscombe 1:30pm. During this small workshop we will explore the qualities of a balanced fourth chakra the heart – to love and be loved. We will explore what leads to imbalance – reflected as loneliness, intolerance, criticism, a lack of empathy and a fear of intimacy. You will learn how you can move through your daily life with more self-acceptance, and will be guided through an exercise designed to release grief and instill a sense of forgiveness and peace. At Greenlands 2000 North Federal Hwy, Delray Beach FL, 33483. 561-9214238. Cost: By Donation (Please bring a yoga mat and whatever else you need to be comfortable (pillow, blanket etc.).

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.. Day #2: Experience blending oils to create your personal blend. You will learn to create a synergy oil for a specific intent. 13 CE units. CE Broker Course #: 20-535463. NCBTNB approved provider #720. Sunday: 10:00AM – 5:30PM, Monday: 10:00AM – 5:00PM $197 non-refundable. Price includes lunch for both days. Maximum 10 people. The Crystal Gar-

den, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www. thecrystalgarden.com. Call 561-369-2836 to attend.

Psychic Fair: Join us for a Very Special Psychic Fair! Sun 12-5PM All Merchandise 10% off. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, 4595 Northlake Boulevard Suite 107, Villa Palma Plaza, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33418, 561-630-2280 JamarCenter.com

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13 Reiki Circle led by Reiki Master, Teacher & Practitioner Rev Pearl Rauberts: starts at 6:30 pm, Donation. Experience the healing power of Reiki to help body, mind & emotions.

Open to those wanting to receive Reiki, we start with a brief guided meditation, then each person has a short individual Reiki healing session with Pearl on a Reiki table. Arrive promptly & 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.

Meditation Class & Healing Circle: 7:00 to 8:00 pm. Learn how to and have Dr. Dave take you through guided meditations and get a demo of Mary’s amazing Reconnective Energy Healing. At Digits Wellness Spa & Salon 2247 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Suite 209, WPB. Love offerings accepted.

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

Call 561-369-2836 to attend.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14 The Truth About Your Immune System with Wellness Expert Elissa Erman. FREE at Nutrition Smart 4155 Northlake Blvd. Palm Beach Gardens. 33410. Phone/email/web: 561694-0644 X 304 / jvandyke@nutritionsmart.com / www. nutritionsmart.com Learn lifestyle tips to support you with optimizing your immune system. Q&A after presentation including a yummy Valentine’s Day dark chocolate smoothie.

Presented by Wellness Expert, Elissa Erman, RN, BSN, CDE®, CWC, CHC, from Universal Coaching Services, Home of the Intuition Diet ™. Elissa’s career highlights include: Graduated from University of Michigan - School of Nursing, helped to create and worked in the Wellness Department at Walt Disney World’s on-site Wellness Center. She also had her own segment “Let’s Talk Wellness with Elissa!” on 810AM CBS Sports Radio Orlando.

Valentine’s Day Transformational Breath® w/Jamar.

Tues 6:30-8:30PM Cost $40 or $35 by 2/13. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, 4595 Northlake Boulevard Suite 107, Villa Palma Plaza, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33418, 561-630-2280 JamarCenter.com

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15 Women Developing Intuition and Grace Group in Boca Raton from 7:00-9:00 pm. Meditation, energy exercises, exercises and practice for developing inner wisdom and intuition. Facilitated by Colleen Haney at Communicating Energy Wellness Institute, 370 W. Camino Gardens Blvd, Boca Raton, FL, 3rd Floor Conference Room. For details email: bocacolleen@aol.com. (Suggested donation of $20)

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CBD oil & its Benefits with Anne Beecham R.N. & Walter Wright 5:45pm. Understanding the Endocannabinoid system, its role in promoting a healthy immune system and brain function, What CBD enhanced with "CAVINOL" is and how its proprietary blend is effective in enhancing the effectiveness when compared to THC in providing relief for many conditions which the FDA holds a patent on. Greenlands 2000 North Federal Hwy, Delray Beach FL, 33483. 561-921-4238 - By Donation.

Past Life Regression Workshop 7:00-8:00 pm. Ever wonder who you were or when you lived in a past life? Let Dr. Dave, certified hypnotherapist, take you on a guided journey to a past life! Participants will also receive a CD of this past life regression session so you can regress anytime. $15.00 pp (includes CD) call for reservation (required) seating is limited! 401-323-6934 (Dr. Dave cell). At Digits Wellness Spa & Salon 2247 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Suite 209, WPB. BOOK CLUB FACEBOOK LIVE EVENT with Margaret Ann Lembo. Join Margaret live as she reviews aromatherapy in relation to careers and professions from her book The Essential Guide to Aromatherapy and Vibrational Healing. Free Event. 7:00 -7:30 PM Join us at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ChakraAwakeningBookClub.

Self Empowerment through DOWSING. 7 -9:30 Beginners class in Dowsing/Applied Kinesiology. The objective is to enter the subconscious mind and understand and release the patterns that create challenges. $20 per class. Call: 561-827-3319.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16 Podcast: Spiritual Foundations: Grounding And Focus with Margaret Ann Lembo. In this webcast garner tools to increase your ability to focus and stay grounded. Included in this course we will open to wealth and abundance. Find out which crystals, essential oils, and positive thoughts to use for prosperity. Experience prayerfulness and inner calm. Free Event. 10:00 – 10:15am Join Margaret at http:// www.blogtalkradio.com/margaretannlembo HICKORY HAMMOCK NATURAL AREA HIKE -WEDNESDAY ACTIVITY. Walk around 8-9 miles in this beautiful area. Meet before 7:30 a.m. in Riverbend Park, 9060 W Indiantown Rd, Jupiter, FL 33478, to car pool for this day trip. Buy your breakfast in Indiantown and late lunch in Okeechobee. Contact: Dave Cook, 562-743-8642. Public/Leisure.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17 Raw JUCE & Yoga Journey Studio 6-8pm. Team up to present Raw Yoga on the Third Friday of the month at Raw JUCE East Federal Hwy, Boca Raton on the rooftop 6-8 pm with Melanie Haraldson and DJ Sal Vecchio... a new twist on HAPPY HOUR... on the Roof Top of raw JUCE East. Just another way for us to connect as a community!!! Class begins at 6:00 pm and will be followed by fresh JUCE and light bites.Light Therapy Workshop & Demo. 6:30-8:00pm. Learn how Light Therapy can revitalize & heal! Special seminar using special LED lights proven to enhance cellular metabolism, increase circulation, reduce inflammation, rejuvenate skin, & relieve pain. Get a Free Demo of this amazing technology! At Digits Wellness Spa & Salon 2247 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Suite 209, WPB. Love offerings accepted.

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. 10:30AM – 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.

SPECIAL EVENT WEEKEND: Feb 17th - 2017 Year of Fortune w/James Wanless Ph.D. Fri 7-10PMCost $50 or $45 by 2/16. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, 4595 Northlake Boulevard Suite 107, Villa Palma Plaza, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33418, 561-630-2280. JamarCenter.com Wakodahatchee (GBBC - Great Backyard Bird Count),8am-10am Easy walk, with boardwalk or paved level surfaces. This is a short walk, less than 1 mile. (Paton White). email: asetripinfo@gmail.com or call 508-296-0238

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18 Laura Norman 2-Day Intro to Foot and Hand Reflexology, (Sat-Sun - 9am-6pm, February 18-19 - 16 Florida LMT, NCBTMB, AMTA CE Contact Hours Available).

Experience a unique, guided, hands-on introduction to Foot and Hand Reflexology.

Learn powerful nurturing techniques that reduce stress, increase your energy and enhance your health and well-being with the Laura Norman Method. Take your first step toward a new career in complementary healthcare or expand your current practice! Continue on with our Professional Reflexology Certification Training classes starting February 25th (see ad in this issue for details.) Led by Master Instructor Sande Rosen. Location: Boynton Beach. Register online at www.lauranorman.com - Call us at 561-272-1220, email us at classes@lauranorman.com.

FREE Yoga in the Park with Leslie Glickman @ Sanborn Square 9 am. Every Saturday at Sanborn Square Park in Boca Raton. Free weekly yoga class for all.

Federal Highway and Palmetto Park Road. www.yogajourney.com Reiki Level 1 class with Rev. Pearl Rauberts, Reiki Master & Teacher: 9:30am to 5:00pm; $150 includes 2 detailed manuals. Reiki helps heal body, mind & emotions.

Learn about Reiki healing, and how to channel the Reiki healing energy for yourself & for others. You will learn the hand positions, receive all four of the Reiki Level I Attunements & get your Level I Certification. You will give & receive Reiki in a small group with individual attention from a very highly experienced, well-qualified teacher. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. You must RSVP with deposit ahead of time: call 561-333-3372, or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com, details at www.rauberts.com 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. 10:30AM – 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.

Voyager Reader Certification w/James Wanless Ph.D. Sat9-5PM Cost $135 or $125 by 2/17. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, 4595 Northlake Boulevard Suite 107, Villa Palma Plaza, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33418, 561-630-2280 JamarCenter.com Believe In Miracles with authors Dr. Stephen Sinatra & Tommy Rosa. 9AM to 2PM. oin authors Dr. Stephen Sinatra & Tommy Rosa for a day of health, wellness and vitality! Discover the health revelations gained through a near death experience that will change your life. Explore such compelling topics as what Heaven is like and the importance of a high vibrational lifestyle PLUS: all attendees will receive a FREE autographed copy of Health Revelations From Heaven And Earth, as well as a surprise nutritional gift item. Cost:$80. At: The Renaissance Boca Raton Hotel, 2000 NW 19th St, Boca Raton, FL. http://believeinmiracles.eventbrite.com/

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OKEEHEELEE PARK WALK, 7715 Forest Hill Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL. Margaret Brabham leads a walk in this expansive park. Meet at Okeeheelee Park South, Hiking/biking Trails Parking lot. Start time is 7:30 a.m.

Contact: Margaret, 561-324-3543. Public/Leisure.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19 “Divine Evolution – Soul’s Journey Home to God” The ECK Worship Service is a time for people of all religious backgrounds to come and share the love for God. It is held every third Sunday of each month at 11:00 am in the Palm Beach County ECKANKAR Center, 1695 Florida Mango Road, Suite 4, West Palm Beach, FL 33406. The service includes singing the HU, guest speakers, small discussion groups, creative arts and fellowship. Find us on www.meetup.com/ecankarinpalmbeach for directions and more information, or call (561) 434-2003. For information about ECKANKAR visit www.eckankar.org or find us on Facebook.

The Clever Crow with Naya Rappaport@ Yoga Journey Studio, 1950 Glades Road, Boca Raton FL in the Wyndam Hotel 5th floor. 12-3pm "The Clever Crow" workshop will focus on 4 types of crow poses. All levels of experience welcomed. This workshop will begin by cultivating a sense of unity with each participant. Once the group introduction has been made Naya will guide you through an all levels Vinyasa flow. Following the flow the group will gather for a short lecture discussing the anatomy that these four specific postures incorporate. Modifications & Variations of these poses will be explained & demonstrated. Lastly, Naya will close the workshop with a cool down flow that includes time for reflection, tension release & meditation. Investment - $45 www.yogajourney.com Native American Medicine Shields with Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed blood Cherokee; 10:00 am to 3:30 pm, Donation. Grandfather Rick will help each class participant create a physical Medicine Shield and establish a relationship with an Animal Medicine Helper to help you understand your life patterns, especially those that work against you, so you can convert procrastination into motivation, uncertainty into action, fear into confidence.

6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. To register call 561-333-3372, email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com, more details at www.rauberts.com Kundalini Yoga, Meditation & Gong WITH SUNNY – 11am-1pm Open your Throat Chakra and Tune up your heart chakra so you can align your vibration of thought with the feeling and manifest the life you truly desire.

Ends with Sound Vibrational Healing Meditation with Gong and Crystal singing bowls. Relax deeply. Achieve inner silence and consciously create your life with an expanded heart center. Meets every Sunday at Center for Spiritual Living. 2 SW 12th Ave. Boca Raton, FL. (off W. Palmetto Park Rd/95) Visit Sunny on Meditate With Sunny facebook page or visit www.MeditatewithSunny. com 702-553-6819. $20 Personal Consultations w/James Wanless Ph.D. Sun 10-5PM Cost 30 min/$80, 60 min/$150. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, 4595 Northlake Boulevard Suite 107, Villa Palma Plaza, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33418, 561-630-2280 JamarCenter.com

Snook Islands. 9am-11am (GBBC - Great Backyard Bird Count), Easy walk, with boardwalk or paved level surfaces.

This is a short walk, less than 1 mile. (Gael Silverblatt). email: asetripinfo@gmail.com or call 508-296-0238.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20 YOGA4CANCER Teacher Training with Tari Prinster. We are once again thrilled to be launching the Online+Weekend Program with yoga4cancer at Yoga Journey this Spring 2017. Please note that Online Program Begins on February 20, 2017 and the Weekend Intensive begins April 21 through the 23! Also - please note that registation is not taken through Yoga Journey -- use this link to get more information and to register http://y4c. com/florida/ • 45 hours over 8 weeks • Weekly participation or study 4-5 hours • Weekend Session April 21-23 at the Yoga Journey 1950 Glades Road, Boca Raton, FL 33431 • Includes manual, videos and support • Certification and 45 CEU credits • Early Booking Offer: $795 before Janurary 16 • Training cost after Janurary 16: $895 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.

Rauberts Energy Healing Technique private sessions with Energy Healer Pearl Rauberts available between 3:00 pm and 7:30 pm; $60 for 1 hour. Pearl will bring through the healing energy to help you with a wide range of issues, both physical and emotional. She has nearly 30 years experience in healing; training in England and US. Each session is customized to help the client. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. Please register ahead of time (sessions available other days also); call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com.

Meditation Class & Healing Circle: 7:00 to 8:00 pm.

Learn how to and have Dr. Dave take you through guided meditations and get a demo of Mary’s amazing Reconnective Energy Healing! See why psychics and shamans all over the U.S. have stated that her healing energy is more powerful than John of God’s! At Digits Wellness Spa & Salon 2247 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Suite 209, WPB. Love offerings accepted.

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.

Tune Up Your Chakras And Manifest Your Dreams: Crystal Singing Bowl Experience with Margaret Ann Lembo. It is a good regular practice to align your chakras and claim your power through sound and intention. ome with a written list of what you are manifesting. 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.

Through the use of intention and the imagination, using crystal singing bowls, and the power of the group energy,

you will create a new reality. Rely on your imagination and have confidence in the creation of the resulting reality. 6:45 - 9:00 PM, $22 prepaid, $27 at the door, nonrefundable. Maximum 25 people. The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www. thecrystalgarden.com. Call 561-369-2836 to attend.

Yoga for Beginner’s Series w/Jamar (6Wks) Mon 7-8:45PM Cost $115 or $99 by 2/19 or drop-in fee $20 per class. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, 4595 Northlake Boulevard Suite 107, Villa Palma Plaza, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33418, 561-630-2280 JamarCenter.com

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21 Reiki healing private sessions with Pearl Rauberts, Reiki Master, Teacher & Practitioner are available today between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm; $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

REIKI CLASS WITH

REV. PEARL RAUBERTS 6073 Summit Blvd West Palm Beach 33415

Reiki Level I

Saturday February 18

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

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

www.rauberts.com

Reiki Circles and private sessions in Reiki, Aura Clearing, Rauberts Energy Healing Technique To register:

561-333-3372 pearlrauberts@hotmail.com

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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 Feel Great Meditate presents "IGNITE YOUR LIGHT" TOUR with Sunny 7pm @ The Boca Black box Theatre. This is an interactive self-healing Experience that begins in the mind. Ignite the Light of Self-Healing. Recharge the Brain and Activate the Magical Powers within. Be guided through a meditative journey of the mind where you will experience many tools to Inner Peace and enjoy high vibrations and incredible live music with special guest Felicia Rose. You're going to be floating...so, HOLD ON TO YOUR SEATS! This is The Experience of 2017. Buy tickets at www.BocaBlackBox.com www.

FeelGreatMeditate.com 561-859-2891 $20 Entity Possession: History, Symptoms, & Solutions 7:00-8:00 pm Mary & Dr. Dave will discuss excepts from their book Divinely Touched on the spirit dimension’s influence on our physical and mental health and how to clear negative energies around yourself. Mary will also give a FREE mini-Healing/ Clearing at the end of the workshop. $10.00 or love offering. At Digits Wellness Spa & Salon 2247 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Suite 209, WPB. "Thriving in a Material World" - A Group Akashic Records Reading w/ Lily Winsaft & Bonnie Sax.Tues 7-9PM Cost $40 or $35 by 2/20. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, 4595 Northlake Boulevard Suite 107, Villa Palma Plaza, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33418, 561-630-2280 JamarCenter.com

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22 Booksigning at 7 pm. Charles Todd will speak and sign Racing the Devil 26.99. Murder on the Beach Mystery Bookstore, 273 NE 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444. Phone: 561-279-7790

BOOK CLUB FACEBOOK LIVE EVENT with Margaret Ann Lembo. Join Margaret live as she reviews aromatherapy in relation to mental and emotional uses as well as animal medicine from her book The Essential Guide to Aromatherapy and Vibrational Healing.

Free Event. 7:00 -7:30 PM Join us at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ChakraAwakeningBookClub/ Remove Your Blocks to Happiness w/Andrea and Lee Vallely. Wed 7-9PM Cost $33 or $22 by 2/21. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, 4595 Northlake Boulevard Suite 107, Villa Palma Plaza, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33418, 561-630-2280 JamarCenter.com

THURSDAY, FEB 23 AWAKENING CONSCIOUSNESS SPIRITUAL TRANSFORMATION RETREAT featuring the “Best of Margaret Ann Lembo” Experience three days of the best of Margaret Ann Lembo’s events. Your days will be filled with laughter and confidence-building through positive thought teachings. This event includes clearing energy and meditative journeys to connect with master guides, angels, master crystal and master essential oil allies. Training includes essential oils and vibrational healing, chakra balancing, color and crystals. Event concludes with a special crystal singing bowl experience. 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, $450 prepayment required, at The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www.thecrystalgarden.com. Call 561-369-2836 to attend.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH Crystal Singing Bowls Meditation & Chakras Balance with Tecia Linville at 5:45pm Greenlands 2000 North Federal Hwy, Delray Beach FL, 33483. 561-921-4238 By Donation. Tecia Linville will lead a meditation while playing the singing crystal bowls, crystal harp,crystal pyramid & tibetan bowl to balance and align your chakras .Come out and have a relaxing hour, let go of your worries and stress. De clutter your mind and your body as the sound vibrates through your body. Get comfortable on your blanket and pillow, open your mind to something new, something different, and experience peace as your body comes back into balance at a very deep level. You will be taken on a guided journey through your body, through your chakra system to release all the old, and make room for the new.

Private Psychic Readings w/Lori Chadwick. Fri 11-4PM. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, 4595 Northlake Boulevard Suite 107, Villa Palma Plaza, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33418, 561-630-2280 JamarCenter.com Introduction to Transformational Breath® w/Jamar. Fri 6:30-9PM Cost $45 or $40 by 2/23. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, 4595 Northlake Boulevard Suite 107, Villa Palma Plaza, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33418, 561-630-2280 JamarCenter.com

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25 Native American style Prayer Circle, Burning Pine Cone, and Canunpah Ceremony with Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed blood Cherokee; starts at 1:00 pm, Donation. Prayer is more powerful when people pray together in Ceremony. We will do a Burning Pine Cone Ceremony, where we will write what we want to release and then set it afire and we'll also set our intentions as to what we want to draw into our lives; we will then share the Canunpah (Pipe) in the traditional way. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. Please RSVP: call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com

Annie Appleseed Project presents 11th Annual Evidence-based Complementary & Alternative Cancer Therapies Conference (West Palm Beach)

March 2-4, 2017 www.annieappleseedproject.org 561-749-0084 ORGANIC food, exhibits, giveaways & more...

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Native American Hand Drumming Circle with Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed blood Cherokee; 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm, Donation. Traditional Native American style drumming with hand drums, rattles, and singing of Lakota Prayer songs; no drumming experience required. Drums and rattles available to borrow. A spiritual experience suitable for everyone.

6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. RSVP required: call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com.

FREE Yoga in the Park with Leslie Glickman @ Sanborn Square 9 am Every Saturday at Sanborn Square Park in Boca Raton. Free weekly yoga class for all. Federal Highway and Palmetto Park Road. www.yogajourney.com Experience 3 Giant Portal Paintings & Sound Healing Flute Meditations w/David Young, Grammy Nominated Artist. Sat 2-4:30PM Cost $30 or $25 by 2/24. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, 4595 Northlake Boulevard Suite 107, Villa Palma Plaza, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33418, 561-630-2280 JamarCenter.com

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26 The Big Book of me! Series begins Sun Feb 26 and continues for 2 months in Boca Raton from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. All love starts with deep self-respect and belief that you deserve to be acknowledged by the universe. Through meditations, essential oils, energy exercises and body connections we open our awareness to what wants to unfold in our lives for the joy and abundance we want and deserve! Let’s begin creating that Big Book of Me and see the truth of our authentic self and have fun and giggles while doing it! 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. Investment in yourself: $200; if paid before Feb 10... Save $50.

Rauberts Energy Healing Technique private sessions with Energy Healer Pearl Rauberts available between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm; $60 for 1 hour. Pearl will bring through the healing energy to help you with a wide range of issues, both physical and emotional. Nearly 30 years experience in healing and has received many trainings in England and US. Each session is customized to help the client. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. Please register ahead of time (sessions available other days also); call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com.

Introduction to Tarot (The Supercharged Version!) led by Mary Ellen Collins, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, $35. Learn the basics of reading tarot in just 3 hours with one of south Florida's top tarot readers and teachers. This class will give you all the basics you need to begin reading tarot cards; you will be able to perform a three card reading for yourself and others. No experience in tarot needed. If you already have some experience this class will take you to the next level. RSVP required: 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.

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

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

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

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Stephanie Ann Newton

Homeopathic Medicine Practitioner

A Multi-Approach to Developing Your Gift of Intuition w/Elizabeth Margolis & Suzanne Harrison. Sun 1-4PM Cost $45 or $40 by 2/25. The Jamar Enlightenment Center, 4595 Northlake Boulevard Suite 107, Villa Palma Plaza, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33418, 561-630-2280 JamarCenter.com

steph@stephanienewtonhomeopathy.com (561) 283-1336

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27

*International video chat consults available

(Classical and Contemporary Homeopathy)

Energy Healing Circle led by Pearl Rauberts, starts at 6:30 pm; Donation.

Experience Rauberts' Energy Healing Technique (REHT), a new & unique method of healing created by Pearl Rauberts. Arrive promptly as we start with a guided group meditation; each person then receives a short session of energy healing from Pearl. 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415.

Must register ahead of time (limited number of places): call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com

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BUSINESS FOR SALE

HEALTH & BODYWORK CLASSES

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

LIVE A LIFE OF PURPOSE Create your future with a lifestyle franchise. Publish your own Natural Awakenings Magazine. The Treasure Coast (Martin, St. Lucie counties) edition is for sale. This edition has been publishing for 12+ years. Natural Awakenings has 22+ years of leadership in publishing, making it the #1 healthy, green living magazine with 98 editions across the US., Puerto and the Dominican Republic. For more information how you can purchase the Treasure Coast edition, please call Genevieve at 561-317-1868.

Shine Movements; Access Consciousness Bars & Body Work, Energetic Facelift. A mind & body detox. Private Sessions & Group Classes. Weekly Shine Movement Classes & Body Flirt. Move, sweat, get in shape & leave relaxed & stress free. @ The Grove health, Pineapple Grove, Delray. Contact Amy Shine @ 305.766.7389.

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

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

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

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

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

CLEANING SERVICES Eco-Friendly Housecleaning: Eco friendly methods to clean your home or office from top to bottom!

Because you deserve a healthy home! LICENSED AND INSURED. Starting at $60! CALL or TEXT APRIL, (561)460-8336

CRANIOSACRAL MASSAGE Pain Relief, Alignment, Balance. Licensed Massage Therapist with 25 years experience in Bodywork. Certified CranioSacral Therapist. Located in beautiful cottage north of downtown Lake Worth.

Call Sibyll Hoch (MA41439) 561-729-8147 www.edenplacehealingarts.com

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

EMPLOYMENT

A hero is someone

Need a New Job /Resume? Call Career Coach Rose@ 561 307-6695

who has given his or

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her life to something bigger than oneself.

Energy Healing and Readings by holistic Dr. Yafi in her new beautiful office, including Hemi-Sync meditation and other spiritual services. (954) 471-3073 HealthyMindsPractice.com 440 S. Federal Hwy, Suite 105, Deerfield Beach.

HAND MADE JEWELRY

~Joseph Campbell

Handmade jewelry for sale – genuine leather, freshwater pearl, and gemstone. Local artisan. Please text/call at (561) 708-1887.

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HOUSE FOR RENT 5 Acre Property on Lake in Caloosa for Rent. Amazing beautiful 5 acres with 3 bedroom two bath cbs barrel time roof home with separate large workshop/ office; pool, lots of room for RVs, agricultural hobbies or job, with a beautiful view of lake. Close to PGA. Great price per month. Call 561-602-2630 or 561-601-9328 or text either number

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

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

MASSAGE THERAPY Licensed Massage therapist, will going to your home for $ 80 for an hour Massage. license #MA75803.

Call Lilly or text at (561) 350-0591.

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

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

PALM READER/NUMEROLOGIST

SPACE AVAILABLE

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.

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

Acudebbie@bellsouth.net

PSYCHIC/INTUITIVE MEDIUM

Space available Treatment room for massage therapist in Wellness Center Utilities included. 561 470 7961. Busy plaza Yamato Rd./E I95 Boca Raton

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

SPIRITUAL INTUITIVE PSYCHIC MEDIUM Rev. Kristina Angelgate, formally of the Changing Times store located in W.P.B.,.offers Psychic Medium Sessions With or Without Angel Tarot Cards by phone or in person. Also available for Private Parties &Fund Raisers. Session Rates: $25. 15 min., $50. 30 min., $100. 1 hr. All Credit Cards accepted.

Appointment only! Call 561-281-8901 Monday thru Saturday or email Feelbelievecreate@gmail.com.

Wanted: We are looking for a holistic practitioner.

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

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

Animal sanctuary is open to having workshops, clinics, spa days, camp days all for rental by the 1/2 day or full day and sleep overs. We have many buildings with cover and a/c and tables and chairs for 100 people. Can easily fit 1000 people for yoga tai chi, bon fires, cooking demos, luncheons, lectures etc. on a weekly/ monthly basis. Beautiful surroundings with plants trees and flowers, a large lake, and animals can be included in the workshops. Please call Nancy 561-792-2666.

"Beautiful office space available in the quaint location of Delray Beach! Perfect for any health professional in the area. Close to the hospital and all the amazing amenities of Delray Beach. Call or email for more information at 561-498-1414 or doctoresther@att.net!"

SPA LAVAGE Spa Lavage, Erin Schloyer CT, LMT, 5458 Town Center Rd, Suite 26, Boca Raton, FL 33486 561-235-5139 â&#x20AC;˘ erin@spalavage.com, spalavage. com. Colon Hydrotherapy, License: MA78533, MM34363

YOGA KIDS Yoga Trying to increase flexibility and strength, looking for a positive outlook at life? Well come discover the healing wonders of Yoga and join one of my classes at Sabali Yoga located 3130 S.Congress Ave, Suite B Palm Springs, FL 33461.

Classes offered include Vinyasa, Hip-Hop Yoga, and Kids Yoga. Call in advance for schedule and register for classes. Space is Limited. Contact Liliana Rodriguez at Cell: (561)291-2935.Email: Sabaliyoga@ gmail.com sabaliyoga.massageplanet.com

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COMMUNITY

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

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ACUPUNCTURE / ORIENTAL MEDICINE

AGAPE HEALING ARTS

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

LEARNING IMPROVEMENT CENTER, LLC

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

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

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

ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE

COLON HYDROTHERAPY

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

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

SARAH SMITH, AP, DIPL. OM

MICHAEL COHEN

Drug-free therapy, using a natural method, a blend of Acupressure and Kinesiology. I work with adults and children to alleviate symptoms of learning difficulties, without drugs. Expect improvement in four major areas: Academics, Focus, Balance, and Emotions.

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PALM BEACH ACUPUNCTURE

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

BIOFEEDBACK / NEUROFEEDBACK

www.Elishea.com

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

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

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

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ERIN SCHLOYER, CT, LMT BEMER VASCULAR THERAPY ACCELERATED HEALING

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

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

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Spa Lavage 5458 Town Center Rd, Suite 26 Boca Raton, FL 33486 Spalavage.com erin@spalavage.com 561-235-5139 Spa Lavage is Bocaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier colon hydrotherapy spa. Research studies suggest that a healthy colon promotes happiness. The atmosphere of Spa Lavage is one of tranquility and cleanliness. It features Grace, an open system, Class II medical device. Grace is similar in design to the Libbe and Angel of Water. The device features a thin, sterile, single-use nozzle and has a flow controller that can adjust the stream of water to provide a gentle and relaxing experience. Lic. MM34363, MA78533

Your big opportunity may be right where you are now. ~Napoleon Hill

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

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

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

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

LISA UPLEDGER, DC, FIAMA

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

Call for appointments and information about the classes.

FITNESS TRAINING

GENETIC WELLNESS

WILLY GREEN

CHIROPRACTIC AND GENETIC WELLNESS, LLC

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

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

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

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."

HOLISTIC HAIR SALON GLISTEN ORGANIC SALON

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

MERNA MATILSKY, M.D.

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

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE HOLISTIC PSYCHIATRIST

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.

JULI EDWARDS

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

MADELEINE M CASTELLANOS, MD

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Board Certified Family Physician.

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

HOLISTIC VETERINARIAN

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

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

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

HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY HYPERBARICSRx LLC

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

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

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

HEALING HEART

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

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

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INTERNAL MEDICINE AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE WEISS WELLNESS MD

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

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

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

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

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

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

Levypsychology.com

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

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

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

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

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

LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE & THERAPY

YINI PEREL, LMT

BEVERLY DOWDLE, LMT, LLCC

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

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

MASSAGE THERAPY

Michael Dubanewicz, Ph.D. 954-649-0989 www.WholisticEnrichment.com

Charter, navigate & discover your path utilizing a holistic approach towards an integrative way of living.

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.

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

PSYCHIC DEIRDRE ABRAMI

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

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

MEDITATION

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

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

SCIENCE OF SPIRITUALITY

www.lovetomeditate.org English (561) 715-3996 ~ Dave Espanol (954) 646-1715 ~ Nestor

PSYCHIC/INTUITIVE HEALER

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.

LIFESTYLE CONSULTANT WHOLISTIC ENRICHMENT, LLC.

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NATURAL HOME EMF SOLUTIONS

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

DR. DEBORAH ARMENTI

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

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RECONNECTIVE HEALING

SPIRIT AND ENERGY HEALING

MARY ‘DIVINE’ DISANO

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

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

REIKI DEENA ELMORE

LMT, Reiki Master/Teacher Integrated Therapies 561-271-2651 www.deenaelmore.com Lic #MA45730

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

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

SPIRITUAL CENTER AND ORGANIC TEA LOUNGE MY FLORA AURA

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

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

SPROUTS GOT SPROUTS?

Personalized intuitive sessions integrating massage, Reiki, cranio sacral work, Chakra Rebooting, Angel Therapy & channeling, Lifeline technique, and Bach Flower remedies.

These therapies assist to awaken each individuals’ own inner wisdom and healing abilities! Deeply relaxing and transforming!

Over 25 years of teaching experience, Reiki Master since 1999. Ongoing Reiki classes, now offering Reiki Level 1 for 7 hours of CEU's for Massage therapists. (NCBTMB certified) Reiki Healing/Sharing circles monthly. Visit website for details.

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

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