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On the hour, attend yoga classes taught by South Florida’s finest yoga teachers or choose to sit in on a lecture, four happening every hour. Explore the exhibitors’ booths as they share their knowledge and provide samples of their products. Enjoy the music and dance performances as you meet thousands of like-minded people. Who knows, you might even discover your soulmate.

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Other design elements are expected to be refreshed in the near future to align with the evolution of the national content already underway. The plans were announced at the Natural Awakenings’ Publishers Conference in Orlando in May. “We’ve kept up with new, cutting-edge trends and developments in all areas of sustainable, healthy living through the years, so it’s only natural for our look to also evolve,” says Sharon Bruckman, CEO and founder of Natural Awakenings Publishing Corporation. “The new cover format enables us to highlight more of the content offered inside the issue.

The changes also reflect the success of our mission in supporting the presence and growth of the natural living movement to the point where it’s beneficially influencing mainstream media content.”

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newsbriefs Audubon Everglades presents " Voyagers on the Open Sea The Pelagic Birds of Florida,” Michael Brothers, Executive Director, Marine Science Center, Ponce Inlet, Florida Tuesday, October 3, 7:00 p.m. meeting & lecture.

Michael Brothers has been studying Florida birds for the last 45 years and has been leading pelagic trips off the coast of Florida and Georgia for the last 12 years.

This program will offer an introduction to the challenging pelagic birds of Florida and the attempts to unravel the dynamics of their occurrence and their relationship to the oceanic environments.

Black-capped Petrel, White-tailed Tropicbird, Bulwer's Petrel, Manx Shearwater, Band-rumped Storm-Petrel – these are names that set a birder's heart racing in Florida. The pelagic birds are one of the last frontiers of our understanding of Florida's avifauna. These birds of the open ocean come from distant shores of the Arctic, remote islands of the Caribbean and South America, the coast of Europe, northwest Africa, and even islands off Antarctica.

Great travelers, they pass by our shores largely unseen. The difficulties of offshore access, which limit the numbers of observers, are compounded by the challenges of identification. Our knowledge is often limited to brief glimpses of a shearwater or storm-petrel by coastal observers. Systematic studies of Florida’s oceanic birdlife are few. Come enjoy this informative program!

About Michael M. Brothers: Mr. Brothers is the Director of the Marine Science Center in Ponce Inlet, Florida,

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where he has worked since 2004. He is the former director of museums in Florida and Georgia and has worked as a professional interpretive naturalist for over 40 years.

He is currently a member of the Florida Ornithological Society Records Committee, which evaluates reports of birds recorded in the wild in Florida and is responsible for updating the scientific record of Florida’s avifauna. He is also the Florida editor for the journal “North American Birds.”

Also at the meeting, our expert, Clive Pinnock will speak about the October Bird of the Month, Florida Grasshopper Sparrow.

Meeting and program are free and open to the public. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for light refreshments in rooms 101 and 102 at FAU Pine Jog Environmental Education Center, 6301 Summit Blvd (near Jog Road) in West Palm Beach. We look forward to seeing you there! Photographs: Michael M. Brothers and varied Pelagic birds living in South Florida deep ocean waters AUDUBON EVERGLADES www.auduboneverglades.org If you have any questions on the Bird Walks,FieldTrips@AudubonEverglades.org or call 508-296-0238 Oct 1, Sun 8am-10am Audubon Everglades Bird Walk Spanish River Park, Easy: Boardwalk or paved level surface; Medium length: 1-1.5 miles. There is an associated cost; see website for details. Leader: Luis "Beto" Matheus

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newsbriefs Sprouts…The secret to youthful living

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Without exceptional health, your quality of life is compromised. Common sense would tell us that if we continue to put dead processed food into our bodies our cells will begin to age prematurely and die. Maybe that is why they call it a diet in the first place?

If we endeavor to consume enzyme-rich, nutrient-rich, Live Sprouts our cells will thrive…and isn’t that the foundation for exceptional health?

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adult plants. A great example are Broccoli Sprouts. 1 ounce of Broccoli sprouts is said to be nutritionally equivalent to eating a pound and a half of adult Broccoli…How is that for packed nutrition? Broccoli sprouts are also known for their anti-cancer, disease fighting phytochemical called sulforophane.

Mom was right eat your Broccoli!

Wheatgrass Juice is another powerful Superfood containing 11 times more calcium than Cow’s milk, 7 times more Vitamin C than oranges, and 5 times more iron than spinach. Just juicing 2 ounces of wheatgrass has been compared nutritionally to eating 5lbs of fresh vegetables! Wheatgrass is a powerful detoxifier, anti-inflammatory, blood alkalizer, and is one of the highest forms of chlorophyll in the plant kingdom.

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The average person spends almost 50% of their energy each day digesting their food. Sunflower Sprouts and Pea greens are an amazing source for Bio-available protein along with sprouted Beans like Adzuki, Mung, Garbanzo, Red and Green Lentils. Sprouts contain their own digestive enzymes, and are packed with nutrition… so what would you do with an extra 50% more energy each day? However, there are some side effects from eating sprouts daily: Great digestion, smooth skin, a clear brain and sparkling eyes. Sprouts are the secret to youthful vibrant living!

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newsbriefs How to Thrive in These Challenging Times “May you live in interesting times.” find living in “interesting times” to be a blessing and an opportunity—the chance to play a role in creating a better life, both for yourself and the world.

We’ve been living in tumultuous, challenging times. For those of us who avidly follow the outrageous course of events, each day brings revelations that can trigger feelings of hope or gloom. Mental health and other medical professionals report unprecedented numbers of patients coming to them seeking relief from stress, anxiety and depression.

Many of us find ourselves glued to the screen, following social media during the day and TV news at night—to catch each event as it happens. Yet what’s been missing is any sense of perspective. You may be “in the know” but it sure doesn’t make for a balanced life!

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Are you an artist? Unglue yourself from that screen and focus on creating beautiful art. Your painting, sculpture, poem, music and dance can lift hearts and enlighten souls. Plus it will help you feel so much better.

If you’re a healer, or even just the person who everyone shares their challenges with, reach out to those who you can help.

Be an affirmation of life that’s really needed now!

Devote less time to following the “news” and much more time to taking care of yourself. Eat properly, get enough sleep

and exercise. Spend time out in Nature.

There is so much beauty surrounding us!

Take time to reconnect with the people, places and things you love. At the next dinner party, when the talk turns to disasters happening in the world, re-direct the conversation to sharing your blessings and other good news. What you put your attention on grows stronger, so put your attention on the positive aspects of life.

If you have a spiritual practice, this is a great time to be consistent in using it to help maintain balance. If you don’t yet have a spiritual practice, start one now.

There’s no better antidote to anxiety than quieting your mind each day while connecting to the eternal aspects of yourself and the Universe.

My favorite ways to re-balance in times of stress are my Transcendental Meditation practice and Reflexology for my mind and body. Pleasurable and nurturing, Reflexology helps eliminate toxins produced by anxiety and stress. Reflexology encourages

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Tumultuous times are often the birth pangs of a new era. Our collective participation will help to ensure it is a better one.

So make the phone calls, write the letters… and take very good care of yourself and stay centered—so that one day you can look back and say, “I’ve thrived in interesting times and I made a difference!” the release of endorphins, our natural "feelgood" hormones.

My clients who experienced pain, insomnia, anxiety, depression and more reported significant, lasting improvement after Reflexology sessions. A professional Reflexology session is a very special gift to yourself. You can also easily learn Reflexology routines that you can do on yourself, or exchange with friends and family. My book, Feet First, provides many simple routines for a variety of issues. To have a greater impact on more people or to start a new career in holistic health, come join us for one of our Laura Norman Reflexology workshops and Foot, Hand, Face

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newsbriefs Qigong Health Secrets for Long Life

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uring his 20 years as a full-time Qigong practitioner, Jeff Primack has trained alongside many Qigong Masters.

He healed his Asthma with Qigong and went on to train 3000+ Qigong instructors to successfully share the power of these practices.

If you don’t have the experience of Qigong, it may be difficult to understand.

A Qigong practitioner can have the energy of 10 people. Everyone is receiving energy from God or TRUE SOURCE of Life. Energy flows into the head and along meridians through vital organs. Once a person has begun a steady practice of Qigong breathing and subtle movements they will become a “bigger magnet” for Qi allowing previ-

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ously untapped healing energy to become available.

Standing in Qigong postures with an awareness of Qi, a person can circulate/ move as much blood as if running fast for 3 miles! Jogging releases a lot of adrenaline and negative stress hormones that close off small capillaries, but Qigong does not.

There is no stress response during Qigong (due to slow breathing and postures) and blood flow is greatly accelerated to eliminate pain, reverse digestive problems, improve sleep – you name it, I’ve seen Qigong heal it. Furthermore, blood flow to the forehead is increased in Qigong routines with a blissful pulsation helping to activate brain power, intelligence and creativity.

Oxygen, the physical manifestation of Qi, is used more by the brain than any organ in the human body. When more oxygen is present, the brain works a lot better.

Euphoric “highs” can be attained from breathing techniques. The value of this in practical real world terms is everyone wants to feel good! Alcohol transforms our mental state, but also destroys the liver.

Qi has no side effect except making you feel full of vitality. Its highs are beyond words. Sometimes the Qi will vibrate throughout our body in such a blissful way as to feel we are being touched by God. All without chemicals or man made products that cost money. The Qi being free, abundant, right under our nose, makes it the ultimate ally to rise above life’s obstacles.

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“QIGONG is a very positive natural modality we are proud to offer for our men and women who served.” - Alina Mayo, MD – Veteran’s Hospital, Bay Pines, FL Doctor Alina Mayo, MD of the VA Hospital in Bay Pines,Florida says Qigong with our instructors has been well received.

When veterans do Qi breathing trust issues and whether the teacher is also a vet becomes less important. Old mind patterns are temporarily bypassed as the FEELING OF QI is strong enough to give a natural high. Many vets report this has been invaluable to replace harmful addictions. Skeptical views on Qi are instantly overcome by the tangible waves of vibration that dissolve tension and relax tight muscles. Once you get the hang of the breathing techniques, there comes the ability to have a natural high anytime. The ability to drop negative emotions faster trains individuals to be lighter and more in the present moment.

At the Qi Revolution conference people generate energy in graceful qigong routines and vibrate with energy in breathing practices. It’s all down to Earth and explained so newcomers can understand and experience the benefits right away within minutes. In addition, food-healing principles from naturopathic medicine are also shared. All ages and fitness levels can participate. Veterans admitted free of charge.

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West Palm Beach GreenMarket Continues Growth and Branches Out 2017 – 2018 season to feature more than 90 vendors and guests can book historic tours.

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or more than 20 years the West Palm Beach GreenMarket has been the premier Saturday spot to gather fresh food and local goods, and with more than 90 vendors signed up, the 2017 – 2018 season is just as promising. The 23rd season returns to the Waterfront on Saturday, October 7 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. The area’s first farmer’s market, the GreenMarket continues to grow - and branch out – with the addition of 15 new vendors and regular historical walking tours, launching “By the Banyan” at the corner of Lantana Ave. and North Clematis St. “We are so thrilled with the continued organic growth of the GreenMarket, with this season marking our largest selection of vendors yet,” said Mary Pinak, Community Events Manager for the City of West Palm Beach Department of Parks and Recreation. “We have many popular vendors returning, including Cider Doughnuts, Mom's Pops, and Joe's Herbs and Ornamentals, in addition to new vendors Poke Smash, Korean Kitchen, and Gracie’s Greens, who all received high approval during the competitive selection process. As we near 25 years of offering our community a variety of fresh and local goods, we are pleased with the continued growth and additional layers of activity the GreenMarket provides.”

Local vendors offer a variety of products, including fresh produce, exotic plants and flowers, herbs and spices, baked goods, gourmet and specialty foods, coffee and teas, and much more.

In addition, the GreenMarket also features live music, unlimited mimosas for $10, free activities for kids, plus plentiful green space and seating for a morning of fun and relaxation.

Due to popular demand last season, the historical walking tours are back with regularity. The tours will begin “By the Banyan” at 10 a.m., last approximately an hour-and-a-half, and end at the Johnson History Museum. They will be amplified this year, to accommodate for larger groups, and led by architect and historian Rick Gonzalez. Tours will take place twice a month, starting on October 7. The cost is $10 per person and require a minimum of 10 reservations. Visitors can learn more and purchase tickets by visiting www.hspbc.org/events/#historytours[hspbc.org] or calling 561.832.4164 ext. 2. Proceeds benefit the Historical Society of Palm Beach County.

Guests are also encouraged to mark their calendars for special events and activities throughout the season, including a dog costume contest on October 28; Veteran’s Day activities on November 11; holiday decorating contest on December 16 and 23; a health and wellness theme to kick off the New Year on January 13; Strawberry Festival on February 10; and a celebration of all that is green on March 17, St. Patrick’s Day. The West Palm Beach GreenMarket is produced by the City of West Palm Beach Department of Parks and Recreation, Community Events, and will run weekly through Saturday, April 21, 2018, except for Saturday, March 24, 2018, due to the Palm Beach International Boat Show. The GreenMarket is friendly to dogs on short leashes and always free. Parking is free in two of the City’s closest garages, on the corners of Banyan/Olive and Evernia/Olive,

during market hours. Those interested in arriving by boat can also take advantage of the City's free public docks.

The mission of the West Palm Beach GreenMarket is to provide the community with seasonal access to locally grown fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, plants and agricultural products. The market supports the southeast Florida agricultural community and stimulates agricultural development, particularly in Palm Beach County, by providing an outlet for locally grown crops and specialty products.

GreenMarket Opening Day sponsors to date include: Schumacher Automotive, Vital Health Chiropractic, Hilton West Palm Beach, SUNNY 107.9, Palm Beach Medical, WIRK 103.1, Palm Beach Daily News and The Palm Beach Post.

For more information about the West Palm Beach GreenMarket and other Waterfront events, visit wpb.org/events, call 561-8221515 or follow the City of West Palm Beach on Facebook @ CityofWPB and on Twitter and Instagram @westpalmbch.

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newsbriefs Healing The Yard After Hurricane Irma

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ow after Hurricane Irma, what have we learned to protect and SAFE GUARD our Home and Garden? Looking around our neighborhoods, we are shocked by the extent of damage done to our yards.

So many trees uprooted and damaged.

The curb is now crowded with vegetation bundles of fallen trees and branches.

Trees have been violated by extreme wind.

Photosynthesis is now disturbed. Next will come unwelcomed tree inhabitants: a host of pests like white fly for example. It is time for action.

Now is the time to take inventory of the damage in the aftermath of a storm. Examine the trees, shrubs and palms surrounding your home. Look at them from the crown to the root flare/root initiatin zone, and ask some "Professional Arborist's", questions like: 1. Is the bark sloughing off from the trunk?

Is the palm trunk size decreasing?

2. Are any trees or palms leaning towards your house?

3. Look up in the tree with your binoculars: Do you notice any broken branches that have turned brown? If the tree has started to put out new leaves, closely examine if the branch tips are brown and the bark is separating from the wood.

4. Do any trees have tight V crotches on the main trunk or rubbing branches?

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5. Did the tree get uprooted in past hurricanes?

6. Are any plant nutritional problems present, such as yellow or brown leaves?

7. Are there signs of insect problems: sticky honeydew, sooty mold, ants, or insects on the underside of leaves or on branches?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then it may be prudent to identify and control nutritional and insect problems.

Prune, stake, or remove your tree depending on its condition and possible targets the tree can hit.

Always consult with professional Certified local Horticulturist/ Arborist when you want to maintain a garden tree by pruning, removing, or staking. For example: One common mistake I have noticed is when a home owner hires inexperienced labor to prune a tree by cutting off damaged branches in a haphazard way. Trees tissues do not heal like human tissues. Trees release a sap/glue like substance, that surrounds the damaged area forming a brim/ circle, that covers the wounded tissue.

When someone cuts the branch closer to the main tree stem, further systemic damages occur to the tree. A new practice called; the elbow cut, is more safe.

Common sense teaches us to plant trees away from home vicinity or electric

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Meanwhile, stay safe and have a happy gardening experience riding the Florida Hurricane Season until the end of November!

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newsbriefs Love the “Other” as Yourself

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everal women were sitting and resting after a flow dance session when one told the other, “I want to stop beating myself up…” That seems to be something many of us do too often. We criticize, put down, disown, shame and disrespect ourselves. It’s not surprising; historically loving oneself has been ignored, misunderstood and even shamed out of us.

Thanks to renewed interest in spiritual practices, both eastern and western, there is growing evidence-based research that clears these misconceptions and shows why loving one’s self is absolutely necessary.

Mindful Self-Compassion training is an empirically-based resource building program that dissipates myths about self-compassion as self-pity, selfishness and irresponsibility. Self-compassion research shows that it actually helps to stop self-centered rumination and take responsibility1; increases resiliency and helps to deal with pain2; lessens the sense of isolation; and motivates healthier living, creativity and achievements3.

Participants in the program report increased self-compassion, mindfulness and compassion for others; decreased depression, anxiety, stress and emotional avoidance; and increased social connectedness, life satisfaction and happiness. Self-compassionate people learn to see the bigger picture of our shared humanity beyond the self-centered self.

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Resveratrol May Help Eye Health

esveratrol is a natural substance found in grapes, peanuts, blueberries and other foods that’s known for its heart-protective nature. Researchers believe it may also help promote eye health, including prevention of glaucoma, cataracts and macular degeneration, but not much is known about its presence in the eyes. Scientists from Tongji Medical College, in China, set out to measure the concentration of trans-resveratrol in the eyes after oral supplementation.

Three daily doses of Longevinex, an oral trans-resveratrol-based capsule supplement, was administered to 35 adults prior to eye surgery on one of their eyes, and tissue samples of the conjunctiva, aqueous humor and vitreous humor were taken. Researchers measured the tissues for resveratrol concentration to determine how much of the supplement penetrated the eyes.

Resveratrol metabolites were detected in the conjunctiva of 25 of the eyes, indicating that the beneficial substance does pass through the brain.

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esearchers from the Louis Armstrong Center for Music and Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital, in New York City, studied the impact of music therapy on 60 patients that had undergone spinal fusion surgery. Half received a 30-minute music therapy session, along with standard postoperative care, within 72 hours of surgery. The other half received only standard care.

The scientists used the visual analog scale to measure pain before and after music therapy in both groups concurrently. The patients receiving music therapy experienced average pain level reductions from 6.2 to 5.09, while the control group averaged slight increases in pain, from 5.2 to 5.87.

“The degree of change in the music group is notable for having been achieved by non-pharmacologic means, with little chance of adverse effects,” explains Center Director and study co-author Joanne Loewy. “Pain is subjective and personal, and warrants an individualized approach to care. Certified, licensed music therapists can tailor treatment to each patient’s musical preferences and address their pain level.”

Spirulina Reduces Weight and Cholesterol

pirulina platensis, a singlecelled blue-green algae used in supplements, is often taken for the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases. A new study from Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, in Iran, tested the efficacy of spirulina supplementation on the body mass index (BMI), weight and cholesterol levels of 64 obese adults between the ages of 20 and 50.

Subjects were divided into intervention and placebo groups. The intervention group took twice-daily supplements of Spirulina platensis for 12 weeks.

BMI, fasting blood samples and lipid profiles were assessed at the beginning and end of the study, and food intake and appetite were reported daily.

The scientists found more than double the reductions in both body weight and BMI in the spirulina group, compared to the control group. In addition, reductions in both total cholesterol and appetite were found in the intervention group.

esearchers from the Creighton University School of Nursing, in Omaha, Nebraska, studied 2,303 healthy postmenopausal women to determine whether a link between vitamin D and cancer existed. The treatment group comprised 1,156 women receiving 2,000 International Units (IU) of vitamin D3 and 1,500 milligrams of calcium per day for four years. The 1,147 women in the control group received placebos for the same duration.

Within the study timeframe, 64 women from the placebo group were diagnosed with some form of cancer, while only 49 subjects from the treatment group faced a cancer diagnosis.

This represents a small, but significant reduction in the cancer rate for those taking vitamin D3.

Further analyses of the levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D in the blood revealed that the women that developed cancer had substantially lower levels of this vitamin than the subjects that remained healthy.

esearchers from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, in Boston, followed 108,630 U.S. women enrolled in the Nurses’ Health Study between 2000 and 2008, comparing their mortality rates with the amount of vegetation around their homes.

The researchers also accounted for related risk factors such as age, socioeconomic status, race and ethnicity, and smoking behaviors. They concluded that subjects living in the greenest areas had a 12 percent lower mortality rate than those living in the least lush areas during the study period.

Walking Reduces Symptoms of Dementia

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study from the University of British Columbia, in Vancouver, examined the impact of regular walking on people with vascular cognitive impairment, the second-most common form of dementia. The ailment occurs when blood vessels become damaged by cardiovascular disease, impeding good blood circulation and making the brain work harder.

The researchers scanned the brains and conducted computerized decision-making and attention tests on 38 people with mild, early forms of vascular cognitive impairment. Half of the subjects were asked to participate in supervised, one-hour walking sessions three times per week for a six-month period.

The remaining subjects did not walk.

After six months, the walking group showed improvements in both blood pressure and brain function, with their brains requiring less effort during the decision-making and attention tests.

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Biodegradable Reeboks Help Solve Waste Problem

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Reebok is introducing a completely compostable sneaker designed to neither harm the environment when created nor potentially clog a landfill when discarded. The shoe’s upper section is made of sustainable organic cotton, while the sole is derived from industrially grown corn, harvested when it’s older and tougher. Even the eyelets are stitched, using no metal or plastic.

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Toddlers Routinely Reach for French Fries

Wildlife Wipeout

Wind turbines make cleaner energy, but are dangerous to birds and bats. According to a study in the Wildlife Society Bulletin, approximately 573,000 birds and 888,000 bats are killed annually by wind turbines, which are providing increased wind power capacity nationwide. At one solar power plant in California, an estimated 3,500 birds died in just the plant’s first year of operation.

What would help most is offshore turbines and knowledge about migration routes. The safest place for wind turbines is in the ocean, because songbirds and bats don’t migrate over such waters. On land, many songbirds fly at night and can’t see the wind turbines until it’s too late. Once they’ve discovered the unsafe area, they avoid it. Because migration routes are based on availability of food, water and resting areas, birds are forced to fly around the turbines, adding miles to their trip and the burning of more calories.

Estimates of just how many bats are dying each year range from the tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands. Radar installations help to keep bats away from the deadly blades. Other remedies include slowing the blades at night to reduce collisions, which has proved to reduce overall wildlife deaths by 73 percent.

In 2016 the American Wind Energy Association announced voluntary guidelines to halt turbines during low wind speeds, when bats are most active, to reduce bat fatalities by 30 percent. With two more industry changes, bat fatalities could drop 90 percent: feathering, or turning the blades parallel to the wind so the turbines don’t rotate; and higher cut-in speeds so they don’t rotate in light winds.

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Wind Turbines Kill Winged Creatures

A collaborative study published in the journal Pediatrics concludes that toddlers under the age of 2 are more likely to eat French fries than vegetables on any given day; one in four 6-to-11-month-olds and one in five 1-year-olds consumed no vegetables at all.

This concerning downward trend began more than a decade ago.

The percentage of babies and toddlers eating canned or frozen fruits and vegetables declined by 10 percent between 2005 and 2012, and the consumption of dark, leafy greens among those under 2 has halved since 2005. Dr. Annemarie Stroustrup, an associate professor with the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital, in New York City, says, “You often have to offer a new food to a toddler up to 10 times before they will eat it.”

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The easiest way to save money on airfare is by being flexible, because flying on certain days at certain times can be more affordable. Shopping among airports and carriers can also yield dividends, perhaps leaving from one airport and returning to another or combining airlines based on the lowest available rates for legs of the trip. Off hours for flying are very early in the morning or late at night; keep looking for deals right up to the deadline.

Airlines send deals and special offers to those that sign up for email alerts. Stay updated on their social media platforms if they release special offers to online followers. To avoid incrementally increasing prices and falling victim to some packagers’ tactics of dynamic pricing and tracking computer searches, clear the browser’s cookies between searches. Try helpful Travel Apps for smartphones; not only are they mobile, they vary in service and scope to suit individual needs. Most are free.

Saving Salmon

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A legal challenge in Washington state may require spending nearly $2 billion to restore salmon habitat by removing barriers that block fish migration. The Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a 2013 ruling ordering the state to fix or replace hundreds of culverts that allow streams to pass beneath roads, but block the salmon.

Lorraine Loomis, chair of the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission, states, “This is a win for salmon, treaty rights and everyone that lives here.” The group represents 21 tribes in western Washington that challenged the state over the culverts in 2001, part of decades-long litigation over tribal fishing rights. She advises, “Fixing fish-blocking culverts under state roads will open up hundreds of miles of habitat and result in more salmon.”

American Roots

Columbus Day Renamed to Honor First Peoples Many people feel that Christopher Columbus is partly responsible for the genocide of Native Americans, and bestowing him a day of celebration adds insult to injury. In a progressive move, the Anadarko City Council, in Oklahoma, unanimously voted to change Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples’ Day—observed this year on October 9. City employees get the holiday off, and other municipalities in Oklahoma have followed suit.

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Forests Shift West with Climate Change The consequences of climate change are impacting plant species in unanticipated, but logical ways; for instance, conifers and other needle trees are moving northward because they are more sensitive to temperature than flowering, deciduous trees. They already populate the boreal forest of eastern North America, so they’re well-adapted to expand into colder, drier conditions.

Individual trees can’t move, but populations can shift over time as saplings expand into a new region while older growth dies in another. A new study published in Science Advances also shows that about three-quarters of tree species common to eastern American forests, including white oaks, sugar maples and American holly, have shifted their population centers westward since 1980 due to drier conditions in the East.

Global warming has significantly altered rainfall totals.

Songlin Fei, a professor of forestry at Purdue University, in West Lafayette, Indiana, and one of the study authors, observes, “Different species are responding to climate change differently. Most of the broadleaf species of deciduous trees are following moisture that’s moving westward.”

Changes in land use, conservation efforts, wildfire frequency and the arrival of pests and blights all play parts in shifting populations. Forest ecosystems are defined as much by the mix of species and the interaction between them as by the simple presence of many trees. If different species migrate in different directions, then ecological communities could eventually collapse.

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Court Removes Manmade Barriers

Concrete and steel allow us to build immense houses, skyscrapers and dams, but in 2012, the U.S. Energy Information Administration determined that cement manufacturing uses more energy than any other industry. A new substitute process of growing biodegradable bricks via millions of bacteria-depositing chemicals, similar to the way coral grows, is now coming into use.

The bacteria are injected into a brick mold with an aggregate material such as sand. After a short time, the bacteria turn it into a solid brick. Not only is this a renewable resource, it uses relatively little energy and is a viable option for future methods of construction, including terraforming other planets (Tinyurl.com/Biodegradable BuildingMaterials).

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Decaying Autumn Leaves Feed Summer Gardens In many parts of the U.S., autumn brings fallen leaves, and the benefits of composting can be extended via leaf molding.

“You get new leaves every year. You don’t need to take leaves to a landfill or burn them,” advises Lee Reich, Ph.D., a garden and orchard consultant in New Paltz, New York (LeeReich.com). Digging or tilling leaves into garden beds and containers, using them as mulch, fosters natural soil conditioning, supplies beneficial nutrients and enriches earthworm habitat. PlanetNatural.com estimates that 50 to 80 percent of tree nutrients end up in their leaves.

According to FineGardening.com, “Leaf mold prevents extreme fluctuations in soil temperature, keeps the soil surface loose so water penetrates easily, retains soil moisture by slowing water evaporation and stimulates biological activity, creating a microbial environment that helps thwart pests.”

One method comprises piling leaves in a corner of the yard or in a wood or wire bin at least three feet wide and tall. Thoroughly dampen the entire pile and let it sit, checking the moisture level occasionally during dry periods and adding water if necessary. Another option is to fill a large plastic bag with leaves and moisten them. Seal the bag, and then cut some holes or slits for airflow. Check every month or two and add water if the leaves are dry.

Either way, the decomposition process for most leaves can take six to 12 months; DIYNatural.com reports that some leaves, like oak, can take up to three years to decompose.

Hasten the process by mowing the leaves a couple of times before adding them to the pile or bag; turning them over every few weeks with a shovel or garden fork; or covering the contained pile with a plastic tarp to keep the leaves wetter and warmer.

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TRAVEL Outer Adventures, Inner Journeys

by April Thompson

An open-hearted journey can take unexpected paths. More travelers today are searching for deep and lasting changes in their view of themselves and the world.

Declare Your Intentions

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Attention and intention are the main ingredients for transformative travel for Phil Cousineau, acclaimed author of The Art of Pilgrimage. “Ask yourself what is motivating the journey: Are you going just to check something off your bucket list because you read about it or are you going because your grandma told you how magical her visit there was in the 1920s? Are you going because you’re at a crossroads in your life, marriage or work?” queries Cousineau.

Naming your intention helps open up the heart and psyche for transformation. Cousineau recommends sharing our choice beforehand with a friend or even a casual acquaintance.

Writing it down can also unpack those yearnings

and understand the pull to a place.

Part of the intention setting is clarifying what we hope to accomplish through making a journey, suggests Nathaniel Boyle, creator of The Travelers podcast and the travel platform Holocene that facilitates community among transformation-seeking travelers. It might be climbing a mountain with our spouse to strengthen a marriage, or taking a cooking class in Italy or a basket weaving workshop in Indonesia to rekindle a sense of fresh input and creative expression.

Cousineau suggests that travelers prepare to open their thinking by reading about the history, culture and geography of a place, and then continue to learn en route by talking to locals for insight rather than relying only on a guidebook. “Make yourself vulnerable. Ask questions and be humble. Talk to your waiter or cab driver about their lives and conditions in their country. Those that become most delighted and transformed by their experiences are the most curious,” observes Cousineau.

Anna Pollock, of London, England, founder of Conscious Travel and a sustainable travel expert, elaborates on potential results. “Travelers may see the world and their part in it differently or feel greater clarity, peace, freedom or hope. For some, it’s about insights into their personal purpose. Others may return with a deeper sense of connectedness or feeling of mastery that comes from trying something completely new.”

Jake Haupert, of Seattle, owner of Evergreen Escapes International, co-founded the Transformational Travel Council to help people embark on such life-altering journeys, and translate “Aha!” moments on the road into meaningful changes back home. He has witnessed individuals undergo radical shifts from changing careers to becoming parents.

One couple was so moved by their experiences on an African safari that they adopted their first child from Kenya.

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Cousineau. “But the flip side is that travels can stretch us, just like a medieval rack.”

If you have stretch goals, you can build them into an itinerary, advises Haupert, whether it’s getting up the courage to skydive or negotiating a purchase in a foreign street market.

Do Less, Experience More

If we truly want to know the secret of soulful traveling, we need to believe there is something sacred waiting to be discovered in virtually every journey. ~Phil Cousineau

Move Beyond Comfort

“Travel can serve as a vehicle for expansive personal growth. Through it, we learn to explore the world and ourselves,” Boyle observes.

“When you venture outside the controlled environment of prepackaged trips for tourists to face difficult decisions and confusing and chaotic situations that require problem solving, that’s where real change can occur,” says Haupert.

“My 12,000-mile journey from Washington, D.C., to Antarctica was transformative in so many ways,” says journalist Andrew Evans, author of The Black Penguin memoir. “I’m a geographer by training and spent four years studying maps, but I never understood the true size of the world until I traveled across it on a Greyhound bus. I now see the world as much smaller and much more accessible. The trip made me a stronger, more confident person, and less afraid of what other people think of me; it also made me want to keep traveling.”

“Travel comes from the word travail, to labor, and trip from tripalium, Latin for a medieval torture rack. Metaphorically, travel can feel like torture at times, and some travelers feel unhappy, unprepared, bored or disappointed,” remarks

To heighten experiential awareness while traveling, build fewer to-dos into an itinerary, the experts recommend.

“Immerse yourself in a place. Leave time for unplanned explorations, rather than bouncing between destinations without space for spontaneity and restful reflection,” says Haupert. “Also build in time for meditation, yoga, simple relaxation or other intentionally restorative moments in-between the high-intensity peak experiences.”

Haupert suggests staging a ceremonial start to a journey, such as a special dinner or bike ride upon arrival. Similarly, Cousineau recommends starting a new journal on every journey, to ceremoniously start anew in one’s thinking.

Engaging in ritual can also help awaken the traveler, says Cousineau.

He suggests walking in silence as we approach a sacred site, or physically engaging with it, as pilgrims might do when they palm the feet of a Buddha statue or press their forehead to the Wailing Wall.

Sacred sites are fertile ground for transformative experiences, says Lori Erickson, an Episcopal deacon, travel writer and author of Holy Rover: Journeys in Search of Mystery, Miracles, and God, a memoir of her trips to a dozen of the world’s holy sites. “So many people have prayed and opened their hearts in a holy place that you can feel the energy,” she says.

Erickson suggests that travelers seek out hallowed ground from different traditions, which can help heal divides among people of divergent faiths. “The art and architecture of holy sites are beautiful manifestations of spiritual longing and human creativity. These places have the power to move you, regardless of your own spiritual background.”

Journey Jump-Offs Here’s a short list of resources to inspire transformative adventuring.

n The blog at AyanaJourneys.com explores Cambodia’s sacred Buddhist sites.

n Evergreen Escapes at Evergreen EscapesIntl.com specializes in unforgettable locales tailored to the traveler’s inner calling.

n “The Travelers” podcast via Holocene.io/travelers features stories and advice from 200-plus changemakers on topics ranging from creativity, fear and gratitude to travel-related careers.

n Muddy Shoe Adventures at MuddyShoeAdventures.com offers small-group trips that challenge participants with combinations of physical activities and cultural experiences.

n OuterTravelsInnerJourneys.com connects people through shared spiritual adventures like mind-body healing and immersion in nature.

n Phil Cousineau (PhilCousineau.net) hosts writer’s retreats, literary tours and pilgrimages to historic sacred sites.

n Responsible Travel at Responsible Travel.com offers socially and environmentally conscious tours to all seven continents, including small-ship cruises to more authentic, lesser-known ports of call.

n Transformational Travel Council’s website Transformational.travel conveys uplifting stories, a travelers’ forum and other tools for changeseekers.

n World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (wwoof.net) links volunteers with organic farmers to help build a sustainable global community.

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When you give while traveling, you often get back even more, says Cousineau. “A pilgrim never travels empty-handed. Bring gifts; even postcards from home can make a meaningful connection.” He recently brought baseball equipment along on a group tour he led to give to kids in baseballcrazed Cuba. Giving appreciation is as important as tangible mementos, he notes. “Gratitude makes transformation possible; that’s what modern people are longing for, to be touched.”

Boyle suggests that finding ways to give back can unlock unique opportunities. Quinn Vanderberg and Jonathon Button, guests on Boyle’s podcast, left stable lives and jobs in California for Nicaragua in 2012 with only their travel bags and a shared dream.

Brainstorming a vision for a new life together, the 25-year-old pair had realized, “We wanted life to be filled with travel, culture and people, and to make an impact along the way,” says Vanderburg. “We went knowing we wanted to create a social venture, but first wanted to see what was really needed by the community.”

They went on to partner with local educational nonprofits and artisans

to launch Life Out of the Box, a line of clothing and accessories modeled after Toms’ “Buy one, give one” business model. For every product sold, the entrepreneurs donate school supplies to a child in need. Since 2012, the project has expanded to also support kids in Guatemala, Kenya, Mexico and Morocco.

Drive Home Transformation Starting with a moment of reflection before departing a place, take advantage of a trip’s afterglow to recall insights learned, gel memories, share insights and move to make changes stick. Haupert sees this as a good time to develop an action plan to “express gratitude for the journey and create a framework for your homecoming.”

Then, take a day to reflect upon returning home before jumping back into work or other obligations, internalizing your experience and integrating your “traveler self” back into normalcy.

It might involve a trip to the spa, an afternoon of journaling or organizing trip photos, suggests Haupert.

“Resist the urge to check emails the minute the plane touches down or start planning the next trip. Take time to remember the journey and see your home turf with fresh eyes,” adds Cousineau.

Close Encounters Eager for a transformative adventure without traveling afar? Here are some ideas for exploring cultures and connecting with others closer to home.

4 Attend festivals celebrating varied cultures in your local community. Every spring in Washington, D.C., embassies showcase the cuisine, art and history of 70 countries. Frackville, Pennsylvania’s 103-year-old Lithuanian Days is the oldest ethnic festival in the country.

4 Host a traveling cyclist and hear tales from the trails via WarmShowers.org, a hospitality exchange for 90,000 touring cyclists and hosts.

4 Take advantage of local, state and national parks, including 88 ocean and coastal parks within the National Park Service (nps.gov). Along with wilderness sites, the service also stewards important cultural heritage sites nationwide.

4 Find a spiritual retreat center at RetreatFinder.com.

4 Overnight on an organic farm. Visit FarmStayUS.com to sample what’s in season in the region.

4 Meet and host individual travelers via CouchSurfing.com, a network of 11 million globetrotters in 150,000 cities.

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Adventure travelers named transformation and an expanded worldview as top motives for their explorations. ~Adventure Travel Trade Association

The returned pilgrim has a responsibility to memorialize the journey, an ancient tradition of Judeo-Christian and Islamic faiths, advises Cousineau. The San Francisco writer traveled with a group on foot from Louisville, Kentucky, to Thomas Merton’s Abbey of Our Lady of Gethsemani, near Bardstown, Kentucky, to celebrate the legacy of Merton and Mahatma Gandhi. One of the women inked a footprint from each of 100-plus travelers, sewing them into a quilt to commemorate the pilgrimage.

Chronicling the journey can be as simple as a dinner party with friends to share what we have learned, says Cousineau, but suggests that travelers engage attendees to also contribute their own stories and reflections.

“We have a choice upon returning; do nothing and just let that experience fade or own it for ourselves,” concurs Boyle. “It’s incumbent to extract the meaning of our experiences and find a way to express them, whether through a photo series, article, painting or video.

The traveler’s ‘third act’ of creativity after preparation and execution is how we process change.”

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Bouncing, Leaping and Lunging Our Way to Bone Health

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BUILDING BETTER BONES

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No one can do it for me. ~Carol Burnett

“Peak bone strength is reached by the age of 30, so it’s vital for young people to engage in dynamic impact movement through their teen years and 20s,” says Sherri Betz, chair of the American Physical Therapy Association bone health group, a doctor of physical therapy and geriatric-certified specialist with a private practice in Santa Cruz, California.

Engaging in sports during our youthful developing years helps build strong, wide and dense bones that will carry us well into old age, literally giving us a firmer base to stand on. It’s paramount to encourage children and young people to be physically active and for us all to continue with athletic activities throughout adulthood to preserve the bone health peak we reach at age 30.

Optimal Bone Exercises

“Adulthood is a perfectly good time to start building and improving bone fitness and health. The outcome is just a little bit less,” says Steven A. Hawkins, Ph.D., a professor of exercise science at California Lutheran University, in Thousand Oaks.

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like muscle,” explains Larry Tucker, Ph.D., professor of exercise sciences at Brigham Young University, in Provo, Utah. “Bone doesn’t grow, per se, but like muscle, it does get denser and stronger according to the stresses and strains put on it.”

“The key is to put a heavy load on bones to stimulate them to grow,” Hawkins notes.

Standing exercises are recommended, because the bones most likely to benefit from strengthening exercise are 30 targeted leg and hip bones, says Tucker.

“Surprising the bone is your best bet,” points out Betz. “Don’t do the same things over and over again at the same time, either repetitive exercises like running or weight lifting or consistent combinations; even high-intensity exercise can diminish the effects.”

The most highly recommended exercises involve those that require changing directions, bouncing and leaping—from basketball to lively dances, and even some intense yoga postures. Hopping and jumping are probably the best way to strengthen bones, but must be done in the proper way, according to Tucker and others. Research

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Success in the quest for stronger bones is possible at any age.

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Walking Isn’t It

Walking, running, weight training and other repetitive exercises don’t improve bone density, says Hawkins. “Walk and do other repetitive exercises for cardiovascular health and general fitness.

While these might help maintain current bone strength, they won’t improve bone density.” Walking reduced the risk of hip fracture by 41 percent for postmeno-

Yoga for Bones Yoga doesn’t involve bouncing or jumping for the most part, but it can be helpful in maintaining strong bones, says Sherri Betz, a Santa Cruz, California, physical therapist and Pilates and yoga instructor. “Poses, including the tree, chair, warrior, triangle, half moon and sun salute, need to be as dynamic as possible and focus on leg strengthening and spine extension.

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Numerous studies confirm that exercise of any kind keeps us healthy, but for bone health, the answer is to start weightbearing exercises early and sustain the practice for a lifetime.

Kathleen Barnes is a health writer and author of The Calcium Lie II: What Your Doctor Still Doesn’t Know, with Dr. Robert Thompson. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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by Tucker’s team published in the American Journal of Health Promotion studied the effects of jumping on hip bone density in premenopausal women. It may seem counterintuitive, but Tucker reports that most benefits are gained from jumping as high as possible, resting 30 seconds and repeating up to 10 times twice a day in intervals at least eight hours apart. “If you jump continuously, the exercise loses effectiveness pretty quickly,” he says.

Those that enjoy circuit training should do something else during the 30-second rests between repetitions, Tucker advises. Because it’s the jolt of jumping that stimulates bone strength, using a mini-trampoline or another cushioning device to lessen impact on the body won’t increase bone density.

Betz cautions against starting a jumping program too quickly. “Proper alignment, balance and body awareness come first,” she says. “Do 20 to 25 heel raises in a row, a full squat with good alignment and a full lunge to ready the body for a jumping program.” Such strengthening safeguards against falling and injury.

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Choosing a Chiropractor How to Find the Best One

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hiropractic medicine is known for its non-surgical approach to chronic pain and other musculoskeletal conditions, but also has much more to offer. However, finding the right doctor can be as daunting as shopping for a comfortable pair of shoes. Here, three reputable practitioners talk about securing individualized care and getting the most out of chiropractic.

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Clarifying the desired outcome is helpful, because some clients are just looking for a quick fix to reduce pain, while others may be seeking overall better health, lasting wellness and an improved quality of life.

“Due to insurance issues, we’ve become known as pain doctors, but that’s not the full extent of chiropractic,” explains Dr. Michelle Robin, owner of Your Wellness Connection and the educational DrMichelleRobin.com website, in Shawnee, Kansas. “Also, you can see more than one chiropractor, as each has their own strength.”

Dr. Michael Aho, of Crosstown Chiropractic, in Chicago, agrees. “Chi-

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ropractic care encompasses many styles, so one of the biggest variables is the type of treatment the doctor uses. Most offices commonly treat neck, mid-back and low back pain. If you have a specific shoulder, knee or foot problem, you may want to find a doctor that frequently treats those issues. If you are pregnant, choose a chiropractor that has experience working with pregnant women.”

“There are more than 140 different chiropractic techniques. Some are light touch, while others are aggressive. Some are hands-on and some use instruments for adjusting. It’s important that the doctor’s approach resonates with your nature,” advises Dr. Jackie St.Cyr of the Innate Chiropractic Healing Arts Center, in Houston.

Robin advises that sitting in a doctor’s reception room to just observe and trusting our intuition is helpful before moving forward with a consultation.

Ask Questions

First, find out if a chiropractor has embraced either a conventional medical or holistic model, and then delve more deeply to find the right approach and level of care. “Ask how long a doctor

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has practiced and their governing philosophy. Do they treat the full spine or focus on the point of pain, and what range of techniques do they apply? You want them to know your spine before they adjust it; make sure they conduct a new patient exam,” suggests St.Cyr. An exam may include a thermography scan and X-rays.

Helpful questions include what to expect during the initial visit, recommended frequency of treatment, the desired doctor’s office hours and how treatment might benefit a particular condition. Because most chiropractic offices offer compatible treatments, also ask about complementary modalities such as acupuncture, massage therapy, heat therapy, and interferential current therapy using minute electrical pulses for deep tissue pain relief.

Be Consistent

“You shouldn’t expect instant results,” says Aho. “You’ll benefit the most if you don’t wait too long after first experiencing symptoms of a problem before starting treatment, and are consistent with your treatment.” Being proactive can foster good results.

St.Cyr concurs, stating, “When patients follow their chiropractor’s recommended routine of regular corrective care, they get the best results.

Be consistent with visits and do your customized spinal exercises; they’ve been proven to work.”

Robin expounds that not following through with homecare is a common pitfall for patients. “Like dental care, you always need to do something for your spine every day, be it stretching, other exercise or good nutrition.”

She notes that everyone’s response to chiropractic is different. “Be realistic. If you’ve experienced injuries or accidents, it will take longer, and your healing might look different from that of someone else that is free of injuries and follows a healthier diet. Sometimes people give up on chiropractic instead of finding a chiropractor that is good for them. You wouldn’t give up going to the dentist, and the same should apply to chiropractic care.”

Chiropractic Techniques Sampler Activator Method – A small, handheld instrument is used to gently address targeted areas for many conditions, especially low back pain and specific types of headaches including migraine.

It’s considered safe for children and patients with severe arthritis and osteoporosis.

Graston Technique – Instrument-assisted, soft tissue mobilization helps reduce scar tissue and persistent pain from acute and old injuries, as well as resolve longstanding trigger points in muscles and joints. It promotes circulation in affected areas to reduce pain and inflammation. It also may allay non-systemic causes of fibromyalgia.

Directional Non-Force Technique – This gentle method stimulates reflex reactions to determine potential discrepancy in leg lengths and corrective measures. It improves structural alignment and function and aids natural healing responses.

Network Spinal Analysis (network chiropractic) – This low-force technique addresses the entire body to improve communication between the brain and nerves via points along the spine and is suited to all ages.

Flexion-Distraction (Cox Method) – Mechanical and hands-on adjustment aids in stretching of the back. This method is especially beneficial for degenerative disc disease, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, scoliosis, neck and back pain and restricted spinal joints.

Somato Respiratory Integration – Special exercises leverage the body-breath connection to assist stress management, tension release and whole body awareness. It employs focus, breath work, touch and movement. Compatible with other treatments, it can also be done at home.

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Fermented Foods Revival Rediscover Probiotic-Rich Foods

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Colorful jars of fermented Korean kimchee, Indian chutney, German sauerkraut and bottles of kombucha line many grocery store shelves today. We’re in the midst of a fermented food revival.

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“I grew up in New York City as the grandson of immigrants from Belarus, and sauerkraut and pickles were common foods I always loved, but neither my grandparents nor anyone else I knew made them,” says Sandor Katz.

This Woodbury, Tennessee, writer who travels the world giving related workshops is credited with bringing fermented foods back into the limelight. He explains, “I am self-taught and learned to ferment by experimentation. It was that first successful batch of sauerkraut that sparked my obsession. I also love eating cheese, beer, chocolate, coffee, yogurt and many other products of fermentation.”

Kirsten and Christopher Shockey, the authors of Fermented Vegetables:

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Creative Recipes for Fermenting 64 Vegetables & Herbs in Krauts, Kimchis, Brined Pickles, Chutneys, Relishes & Pastes, homestead in Oregon’s Jackson Valley. “A fateful Christmas gift—a ceramic crock full of bubbling, fermenting cabbage under the tree, funky fermenty smell and all,” first piqued their interest, Kirsten recalls. “Eventually, we started our own small farmstead fermentation company.” Christopher explains that the combination of salt and shredded or chopped vegetables can launch the production of probiotic lactic acid bacteria that preserves the food and drives off “bad bacteria”.

Jennifer McGruther, who lives in the Pacific Northwest, is the author of The Nourished Kitchen cookbook, an offshoot of her blog of the same name.

Judith Fertig writes cookbooks and foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

Natural Awakenings recommends using organic, non-GMO (genetically modified) and non-bromated ingredients whenever possible.

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Fermented foods offer a variety of positive effects on health. “If you’re consuming a diet rich in fermented foods, you’re essentially bathing your GI tract in healthy, food-related organisms,” says food research scientist Robert Hutkins, Ph.D., a professor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Fermented foods with live probiotics can also improve brain function, according to a study in the journal Gastroenterology.

Fermented foods are meant to be eaten as condiments, not consumed in large quantities. Overdoing such intake might cause bloating, cramping and other digestion problems. Dr. Leonard Smith, a gastrointestinal and vascular surgeon and medical advisor for the University of Miami Department of Integrative Medicine, recommends “a half-cup of cultured vegetables or two ounces of your favorite probiotic liquid per day to start.” He says it’s possible to eventually work up to having a serving of cultured vegetables and probiotic liquids at every meal, or possibly as a between-meal snack.

Christopher Shockey adds, “We don’t see these foods as a ‘medicine’ to be eaten daily because you have to force yourself; instead, we see it as a fun, delicious, easy, healthful addition to mealtime.”

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Her first batch of fermented food was yogurt. Now she visits her local farmers’ market every Saturday before spending Sunday prepping foods for the rest of the week. “Traditional foods like fermented vegetables, yogurt or kombucha don’t take long to prepare; they take time to culture, but it’s so rewarding,” she says.

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A Few Fermented Recipes to Start

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ermented foods are well known for building gut health. Now a growing body of research shows that they improve immunity, brain and heart functions,” says Michelle Schoffro Cook, Ph.D. The boardcertified doctor of natural medicine, certified herbalist and author blogs from Vancouver, Canada.

Get started with these simple, plantbased recipes from her latest book, The Cultured Cook: Delicious Fermented Foods with Probiotics to Knock Out Inflammation, Boost Gut Health, Lose Weight & Extend Your Life.

Yields: about 1 quart This gingery and spicy salsa, also known as curtido, is a traditional Salvadoran food. The twist here is added turmeric and green apple. Serve on its own, as a condiment with chips, on sausages or over salad. Maybe mix a couple of heaping spoonfuls with freshly mashed avocado for a fresh take on guacamole. ½ green cabbage 1 to 2 carrots 1 green apple, cored and quartered One 2-inch piece fresh ginger ½ cayenne chili ½ small purple or red onion One 2-inch piece fresh turmeric 3 Tbsp unrefined fine or 6 Tbsp Palm Beach Edition

Use a food processor with a coarse grating blade to shred the cabbage, carrots, apple, ginger, chili, onion and turmeric.

(Consider wearing food-safe gloves to avoid touching the chili.)

Transfer to a crock or a large glass or ceramic bowl, and mix well.

In a pitcher or large measuring cup, dissolve the salt in the water, stirring if necessary to dissolve the salt. Pour the saltwater over the salsa mixture until all ingredients are submerged, leaving a couple of inches at the top for expansion.

Place a snug-fitting plate inside the crock or bowl over the salsa-water mixture; then weigh it down with food-safe weights or a bowl or jar of water, so the vegetables remain submerged under the brine as they ferment. Cover with a lid or a cloth, and allow it to ferment five to seven days, checking periodically to ensure the salsa is still submerged below the water line.

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If any mold forms on the surface, simply scoop it out. It won’t spoil the salsa unless it gets deeper inside the crock. (It may form where the mixture meets the air, but it rarely forms deeper.)

After one week, put the salsa in jars or a bowl, cover and place in the fridge, where it usually lasts up to a year.

Vegan Kefir Yields: about 1 quart Traditional kefir is made with cow’s milk, but can be made with plant-based milks like cashew, almond, sunflower seed or coconut. The sweetener feeds the kefir microbes, leaving minimal

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sugar in the end product. The grains will grow over time; only about one tablespoon of kefir grains is needed to keep the kefir going; remove the extras to eat, give to friends or add to compost.

1 quart (or liter) filtered water ½ cup raw, unsalted cashews 1 tsp coconut sugar, pure maple syrup or agave nectar 1 Tbsp kefir grains (a natural starter, available at health food stores and online) Mandarin sections for garnish (optional) Use a blender to blend the water, cashews and coconut sugar (or maple syrup or agave nectar) until it’s smooth and creamy.

Pour the cashew milk into a 1½- to 2-quart glass jar, making sure it is less than two-thirds full. Add the kefir grains, stir and then place the cap on the jar.

Leave the jar at room temperature for 24 to 48 hours, gently shaking it periodically.

The cashew milk will become somewhat bubbly, then will begin to coagulate and separate; shake it to remix the kefir or scoop out the thicker curds and use them like soft cheese or sour cream.

Refrigerate up to one week. When ready to serve, pour the kefir into a glass and garnish the rim with mandarin orange sections, if desired.

Fermented Chopped Salad Yields: about 6 cups Unlike other salads, this version stores for many months in the fridge. Serve on its own or toss it in vinaigrette and serve over brown rice for a quick and nutritious rice bowl dinner.

1 radish, finely chopped ½ small onion, finely chopped 1 turnip, chopped into ½-inch chunks 1 carrot, chopped into ½-inch chunks 3 small apples, chopped into ½-inch chunks Handful of green beans, cut into 1-inch lengths 1 rutabaga, chopped into ½-inch chunks 1 to 2 grape leaves, kale leaves or other large leafy greens (optional) 3 Tbsp unrefined fine or 6 Tbsp unrefined coarse sea salt 1 quart (or liter) filtered water

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In a medium bowl, mix the radish, onion, turnip, carrot, apples, green beans and rutabaga; then transfer to a small crock.

Place the grape leaves or other leafy greens on top of the chopped ingredients to help hold them under the brine; then weigh the mix down with food-safe weights or a jar or bowl of water.

In a pitcher or large measuring cup, dissolve the salt in the water, stirring if necessary to dissolve the salt.

Pour the brine over the salad, cover with a lid or cloth, and let ferment for one week.

Remove the covering, weights and grape leaves or other leafy greens.

Dish out into jars or a bowl, cover and refrigerate, where the salad should last six to 12 months.

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or the past 40 years, Robert Llewellyn has photographed thousands of unique beauties—many of them trees, flowers, seeds and other landscape elements. “For a photographer, anything can be a good subject, even dirt,” he says. “My mission is to move people from merely looking at things to deeply seeing things as they are.”

For Llewellyn’s first collaboration with garden writer Nancy Ross Hugo, Remarkable Trees of Virginia, published in 2008, the pair drove 20,000 miles in four years observing and capturing the complex lives of 100 notable trees. It was on this assignment that the Earlysville, Virginia, photographer developed his now-signature technique, subsequently used to illustrate one of their follow-up books, Seeing Trees.

“I wanted to photograph small

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parts—leaves, fruit, bark and flowers—so I would cut off a bloom, twig or seed pod and put it on a light table and take hundreds of photos, which, strung together, were infinitely sharp, like a botanic drawing. I found I could zoom into my subject up to a pollen grain this way.”

Llewellyn lives with his wife on a 60-acre farm in tree-studded Albemarle County, enjoying 200-year-old oaks outside their front door. His latest of nearly 40 books, The Living Forest, is due out in October.

Why are trees, to your eyes, so captivating?

When I first started photographing trees, I thought of them as objects in the design of a photograph, rather than something that’s alive. When I began to look at a tree’s acorns, flowers and pollen, I

realized that this tree is doing what we do: it’s born, grows, has offspring and dies; it seeks air, nutrients and light. Trees all have a fascinating master plan for survival and reproduction. Some trees can build an architectural structure that grows 150 feet high and can withstand 100-mile-an-hour winds.

How do you suggest that a newbie tree-watcher start learning how to see trees more intimately?

Read a book like Seeing Trees, then get up, go out and observe trees in real time, at different times of the year and track what they do. Take pencil and paper and draw them, or take pictures. Start by exploring trees in your backyard or a nearby park.

Share a quality magnifying glass to encourage youngsters to get closer to the trees, too. Challenge them to find flowers, fruit or spots where last year’s leaves fell off. Kids love that. I visit schools and have kids go out and collect fallen tree debris that we look at together.

What makes some of your favorite trees so distinctive?

Red maples make an early entrance in spring, their flowers appearing before the leaves, and drop their “helicopter” seeds in spring to germinate before anything can eat them. In spring, an entire hill will turn red with these maples, but it’s not their leaves; it’s the trees’ flowers, getting ready to drop their showy red dresses on the ground before anything else is blooming.

You can learn a lot about trees by seeing what’s on the ground through their life cycles. Sycamore, for example, has both male and female flowers. The female flowers develop into fruiting seedpods that dry out and hang on through winter until a spring wind blows them apart.

Rather than seeing trees as dead in winter, what can we look for?

Trees are very much alive in winter. When leaves fall off, they leave behind little pointed leaf buds. You can cut them open and find tiny green leaves encapsulated which remain unfrozen, waiting to open up in the spring. Twigs in winter show leaf scars where the leaves dropped.

We can also witness the diverse life in and on trees in all seasons. That includes bugs, plants, fungi and parasites, in addition to the animals that nest in them and eat their fruits and nuts. I once found a round ball on an oak tree that turned out to be a wasp gall for its offspring, its larvae hanging in the middle.

How are tree-viewing skills transferrable to other aspects of our lives?

The skill of observation is vital: moving from looking to seeing.

At a party, you can just mindlessly chatter with people or you can really see them—what their bodies, gestures and emotions are communicating. Labels and names get in the way of seeing things as they are. Stop labeling things or worrying about what they are called; as in meditation, just relax into observing, to embrace things as they are.

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choolchildren are learning the calming effect of tuning into their minds and bodies through a pioneering program in Baltimore, Maryland, that’s replacing time outs and school detentions with mindful moments. Trained staff—including many former students— teach yoga, mindfulness practices, meditation, centering and breath work that empower kids toresolve conflicts peacefully.

Brothers Atman and Ali Smith and friend Andres Gonzalez founded the nonprofit Holistic Life Foundation (HLF) in 2001 in response to the pressing need to help kids living in challenging urban environments better manage stress, anger and other heightened emotions. Today, the organization is sowing the seeds of mindfulness with some 7,500 students a week across 18 Baltimore-area schools, usually beginning through daylong, school-wide interventions and afterschool programs supporting targeted populations.

Frustrated kids cool off and center themselves through breathing exercises and meditation in the Mind-

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ful Moment Room in the HLF flagship Robert W. Coleman Elementary School. “Sometimes when I get mad, I just breathe deep. I picture being in a certain place I like and I just stop being mad… I think of being a bigger person and doing something maybe a wise man would do,” advises one fifth-grade participant.

“When we had to take a big test, before I took it and in the middle, I took deep breaths to stay calm and finish the test. When everybody around you is making a lot of noises, you just try to tune them out and be yourself, do your breathing,” says another fifth-grader.

The training starts with educators learning mindfulness techniques both to help their students and also manage their own stress in the classroom.

“The program was a fantastic experience,” says Lori Gustovson, a teacher at Baltimore’s Lincoln Elementary School.

“We integrated the exercises into our daily schedules, helping many students and teachers focus their attention and regulate emotions such as anxiety, anger and frustration. We are a better

These are tools kids can rely on for the rest of their lives, and use them to get back to their center.

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~Ali Smith school because of the time they spent in our classrooms teaching us the beauty of paying attention to breath, movement and each other,” she observes.

Participating schools have reported fewer fights, better attendance and higher grades, among other benefits, according to Ali Smith, all results backed by independent research. Recent studies in schools from San Francisco to Columbus, Ohio, have shown that teaching kids mindfulness practices can heighten attentiveness, self-control and empathy, while reducing stress, hyperactivity and depression, and improving academic performance.

The kids also apply their newfound skills at home. “To take ownership of the practice and understand the benefits, you have to know how to explain it, so we use a reciprocal teaching model,” says Ali. “We teach the kids to say, ‘Mom, Dad, you look stressed; can you take a breather with me?’”

Martin, a Lincoln Elementary student, was pleased to report, “I went to my house and taught my mom how

to do all the things you guys taught us.”

Virginia, another student, noted, “This morning I got mad at my dad, but then I remembered to breathe, and then I didn’t shout.”

Other schools are following suit.

Mindful Schools began in 2007 as a single-school program in Oakland, California, and then expanded to support online and in-person courses and a network of mindful educators spanning all 50 states and more than 100 countries. The David Lynch Foundation funds efforts to bring transcendental meditation to underserved kids in classrooms like the Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School, in Queens, New York; Wilson High School, in Portland, Oregon; and Wayzata West Middle School, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, among others.

Find easy instruction at Tinyurl.com/ MindfulnessStarterLesson.

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

Mindful Exercises This meditation exercise is recommended by the Holistic Life Foundation to help kids slow down, relax, de-stress or clear their heads:

Sit comfortably with one hand on your belly, with your head, neck and spine in alignment. Breathe through your nose. As you inhale, feel your belly expand and pause for a second. Then, exhale and feel the belly fall. Repeat for 10 breaths.

This mindfulness instruction is excerpted from a starter lesson at MindfulSchools.org:

Mindfulness is noticing what is happening in the present moment. It can help calm us when we are angry, sad or frustrated. It can help us notice when we are happy or grateful and also to focus, whether in school or in sports.

It’s important to let our bodies be very still. When that happens, it gets very quiet. When we have still and quiet bodies, that’s what we call our mindful bodies. Now, let’s close our eyes and just sit like this for one minute.

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Storytelling. Humans learn best when seeing and hearing stories.

Facts don’t arouse us as much as narratives and full-body experiences do.

Bombarding people with facts won’t create desired change. We must be inspired to act on the knowledge.

Elders. Shared history, respect and affection are vital to belonging.

Adults coping with a high-stress, industrialized culture might tend to find elders’ stories slow-moving and boring, but they are a critical resource for our collective survival. Beware of the “star from afar” syndrome that posits outsiders as experts, rather than honoring and developing our own community resources, which won’t disappear at the end of an event.

Creating Community 9 15 Ways to Craft a Circle of Caring

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Build a campfire. Whether literal or metaphoric, create a clear, focused attraction that draws people into a circle.

Connect with nature and the seasons. Tying gatherings into what’s happening seasonally with all life forms is a traditionally effective way of fostering community.

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Provide food and drink. Traditional societies have always taken hospitality seriously. Having people bring items to add to the collective feast is better than catering.

Gifts and sharing. As we focus on creating a sharing society versus a gimme culture, it’s nice to give small gifts such as a plant or garden flower, organic seeds or regifted items to event attendees. It’s a simple way to help everyone feel valued, appreciated and welcomed.

The key is keeping events local, simple and created by the community for the community. Many hands make light work, and some of the best community events cost the host little, while everyone involved brings their own chair or blanket, serving ware and potluck dish.

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Ceremony, ritual and the sacred.

Deep in our collective human memory lie countless spring and harvest festivals, ceremonial or religious events, meals and celebrations that included a strong sense of passage, initiation and the sacredness of all life. Use one as a springboard to add meaning to a contemporary gathering.

Collective problem solving. People bond into a community when they participate in solving a real-world community problem, helping someone in need or addressing a situation that demands a community solution. Consider using Robert’s Rules of Order or other guidelines for discussions that maintain civility, discourage competitiveness and peacefully resolve conflicts in order to reach consensus.

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Shopping. People have been bonding through meeting others in the marketplace since ancient times. Sales or silent auctions are popular when the money paid becomes a gift to the community.

A little excitement. Raffles and door prizes add fun as long as any money raised goes into the common coffers as a gift to all.

Child care. Children provide a necessary source of untamed energy and entertainment for any gathering. Multigenerational exchanges also help form and shape them through exposure to role models and life education, even if they might not feel engaged at the time.

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Beauty and music. Our eyes and ears are portals to the soul and spirit of the human psyche. Even a simple drum can bond individuals into a coherent group. Community singing can be powerful medicine, as places of worship ever demonstrate. A simple flower on the table or painting on the wall brings powerful archetypal energies to bear as we come together. An outdoor meeting brings nature’s magnificence to our senses, adding extraordinary power to events.

The bottom line is that any community gathering, organization or event that engages body, mind and spirit has a far greater chance of surviving and thriving.

Linda Buzzell is a psychotherapist, ecotherapist, blogger and co-editor of Ecotherapy: Healing with Nature in Mind. She co-founded a local permaculture guild, and a voluntary simplicity circle which met for 10 years in her local community. Connect at EcotherapyHeals.com.

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ome cats started their careers in barns with minimal job opportunities. With updated skills, they now boost office morale, encourage reading, promote products and provide therapy. Community cats even work in private security.

Millennials, now comprising a third of this country’s stressed-out labor force, according to the Pew Research Center and American Psychological Association, are among those that can benefit from having a cat around. Lowered blood pressure is one result, according to research by psychologist Karen Allen, Ph.D., conducted at the University at Buffalo. Even when comfort breaks are hard to schedule, insistent cats cannot be ignored.

“Pompous Albert, a rejected show cat, works at SafeWise, in Salt Lake City,” relates Sage Singleton, who handles Albert’s Instagram account. “He boosts morale, reduces stress and provides entertainment.”

Carlos, a former rescue kitten, greets employees at PetNovations, in Norristown, Pennsylvania, each morning. He’s the star of the corporate Instagram account and blog, and promotes the company’s eco-friendly Cat Genie litterless cat box.

Smith’s Ace Hardware and Housewares, in Princeton, New Jersey, has Dusty patrol its 18,000-square-foot facility, often escorting customers along the aisles.

At St. Augustine Health Ministries, in Cleveland, the furry receptionist is Oreo. This black-and-white stray claimed the job by installing herself at the front desk to welcome guests and visit with residents that miss having their own pet.

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At the University of California Medical Center in San Francisco, Duke Ellington Morris visits with patients while nurses check vital signs; he’s part of an animal-assisted therapy program through the city’s Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

With the help of his humans, Jessica and Eric Hagan, of Pennsylvania’s Wolf Creek Township, Draven was certified through a local Love on a Leash chapter that qualifies pet-provided therapy animals. He showed My Cat From Hell host Jackson Galaxy his hospital routine for a segment called “My Cat From Heaven.” Draven regularly visits the Grove City Medical Center, in Pine Township, local nursing homes and service groups.

Literacy Aids “At 18, Cleo, my small, gray cat, retired from therapy visits and missed the attention,” says Michelle Cardosi, a retail clerk in Silt, Colorado. “Kids reading to her at the school library provided a solution that satisfied everyone.”

In 2010, the public library in White Settlement, Texas, adopted Browser to remedy a rodent problem. Five years later, the city council cited pending renovations and a potential impact on allergies in backing a motion to oust Browser. Supporters, pointing out that the cat brought children through the doors, successfully petitioned to keep the four-legged employee.

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Less socially developed feral felines can provide needed services. The Kitty Bungalow Charm School for Wayward Cats rescues such cats from Los Angeles shelters. Each is vetted, spayed/ neutered and microchipped. “When they’re adopted out in threes, community cats are more likely to stay on the job,” notes founder and headmistress Shawn Simons.

“In Southern California, workingcats are employed as assistants to brewmasters at the Monkish Brewery to protect the grain and hops and at Saluti Cellars as vintner support in charge of gopher population control,” says Simons. “More traditionally, cats at the Portuguese Bend Riding Club barn discourage mice and make friends with horses and riders.”

The school’s Working Cat Program partners with area recycling centers, golf courses, warehouses and industrial parks that could otherwise lose hundreds of millions of dollars annually due to verminrelated structural damage, including gnawed wiring and other potential fire hazards.

“Businesses get an all-natural, safe and effective way to control pests and cats live life naturally,” says Simons.

Working cats of many stripes are becoming increasingly common.

For a business, it’s a money-saver; for a cat, it’s a lifesaver.

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oldenseal (Hydastis canadensis) is actually one of our own native American plants, first used by the Cherokee tribes and introduced to the settlers, with references in medical writings going back to 1820. The Cherokee people used goldenseal as an antibiotic for skin diseases and wounds as well as for inflammation of the eyes.

The plant is a low herbaceous perennial growing to about 30 cm high with flowers and inedible berries. The medicinal parts of the plant are the air-dried rhizome with the root fibers, which are yellow, giving it its name. The taste is very bitter.

The main biochemicals in goldenseal are isoquinoline alkaloids: hydrastine, berberine, and canadine. Berberine is the compound most studied and responsible for most of goldenseal’s effects. Berberine has broad spectrum antimicrobial activity against bacteria, protozoa, and fungi ranging from: Staph species, Strep species, Chlamydia species, Escherichia coli, Salmonella typhi, Vibrio cholerae, Pseudomonas species, Trichomonas vaginalis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Treponema pallidum, Giardia lambli, Leishmania donovani, and Candida albicans.

That’s potent stuff! Berberine activates macrophages in our immune system. Berberine also has: antisecretory, hypotensive, sedative, antiinflammatory, antineoplastic, and astringent effects.

GOLDENSEAL (BASICALLY THE BERBERINE IN IT) HAS ALL THESE AMAZING EFFECTS AND TREATMENTS: • Antibacterial, antiprotozoal, antifungal against a broad range

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CONTRAINDICATIONS: goldenseal is contraindicated in people with glucose-6-phosphate-dehydrogenase deficiency, women who are pregnant or have a history of miscarriage, or during breastfeeding.

PRECAUTIONS AND ADVERSE EFFECTS: mucous membrane irritation, constipation, excitatory states, hallucinations, hypertension, and decreased vitamin B absorption. Goldenseal should not be taken with drugs that are metabolized by cytochrome P450 3 A4 (a liver enzyme), since it inhibits that enzyme, thus causing those particular drugs to not be metabolized, and thus they stay around in the body longer and at higher concentrations.

DOSAGE: 250-500 mg up to 3 times daily. As a mouthwash, add 1 teaspoonful of dried powder steeped in 1 cup of boiling water for 15 minutes; when cool, swish around in the mouth.

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DEVELOP YOUR INTUITION: TELEPATHY, BILLETS, & PSYCHOMETRY with Margaret Ann Lembo.

We all have intuitive gifts. Your ability to know, hear, see or sense the truth using your intuition is as real as your ability to use your physical senses. Often these gifts go undeveloped because training may not have been available in school or growing up. Come play! 6:45 – 8:45 PM $22 prepaid, $27 at the door, non-refundable. Prepayment closes at 5 pm the day of the event. Maximum 25 people. At The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www.thecrystalgarden.com. Call 561-369-2836 to attend.

Meditation Every Day at 12:30 @ Yoga Journey Studio, 1950 Glades Road, Boca Raton in the Wyndam Hotel (5th floor). Monday through Friday. 30 minutes of blissful breath work, mantra and relaxation. Investment $10 www.yogajourney.com

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3 FREE Laura Norman Reflexology Training Webinar 8:00pm-9:00pm. Talk with Laura Norman about: How to Add to Your Services • Start a New Career • Earn $75-$150 an Hour • FREE Registration online at www.lauranorman. com. Learn about Laura Norman’s unique, holistic Method of Reflexology, including powerful nurturing relaxation and Foot, Hand, Ear and Face Reflexology techniques you Level l &individualized, ll ( certified course ) canIridology learnCourse: through guided, hands-on instruction! Certification class schedules starting November 4th.

This Seminar is the required course for the Certification by the Location: The comfort of your home. Register online now (International Iridology Practitioners Association, IIPA) at www.lauranorman.com Iridology is the study of the iris, of the eye, It is a non invasive

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6:30-8:30PM Cost $40 or $35 by 10/2 The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register, call 561-630-2280.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4 Freedom From Stress 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays Experience the ancient Raja Yoga Meditation. This wisdom from the ages enables the soul to maintain happiness and peace no matter what the challenge. FREE. Delray Beach. Contact: 561-843-2296 www.brahmakumaris.org Meditation Every Day at 12:30 @ Yoga Journey Studio, 1950 Glades Road, Boca Raton in the Wyndam Hotel (5th floor). Monday through Friday. 30 minutes of blissful breath work, mantra and relaxation. Investment $10 www.yogajourney.com Private Psychic/Medium Readings w/Joan Balarezo Passeggio, Internationally Known 5th Generation Psychic/ Medium Schedule a one-on-one, in-person, private session with Joan who will connect with your angels, deceased loved ones, energy and more to receive accurate loving messages.. She is Deirdre Abrami’s aunt. 1-5PM Cost 15 min/$35, 30 min/$60, 45 min/$85, 60 min/$110 The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter. com. To register, call 561-630-2280.

Laura Norman 2-Day Intro to Foot and Hand Reflexology, (Sat-Sun: 9am-6pm, November 4-5 - 16 Florida LMT, NCBTMB, AMTA, ARCB 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. Continue on with our Professional Reflexology Certification Training classes starting November 11th (see ad in this issue for details.) Led by Master Instructor Sande Rosen. Location: Boynton Beach. Complete info online at www.lauranorman.com - Call us at 561-272-1220, email us at classes@lauranorman.com.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5 Meditation Every Day at 12:30 @ Yoga Journey Studio, 1950 Glades Road, Boca Raton in the Wyndam Hotel (5th floor). Monday through Friday. 30 minutes of blissful breath work, mantra and relaxation. Investment $10 www.yogajourney.com FULL MOON DRUMMING CIRCLE with Margaret Ann Lembo. On this auspicious day of brilliant light energy, establish your intentions for the next 28.5 days of your life! Margaret Ann will call in the 7 directions using Smudge in Spray, a liquid alternative to smoking smudge.

Write a list of intentions and bring it with you. you don’t need a drum or any experience to attend Be prepared to stay for the full ceremony. 6:45 - 9:00 PM, $22 prepaid, $27 at the door, non-refundable. Prepayment closes at 5 pm the day of the event. Maximum 25 people. At The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www.thecrystalgarden.com. Call 561-369-2836 to attend

Akashic Records Workshop - How to Use Your Dreams to Access the Records w/Lily Winsaft In the higher dimensions of our planetary system’s inner world lies a fountain of knowledge and wisdom available to us all. From this ethereal plane we are able to gain information reflecting all the recorded memories of humanity – past, present and future. This amazing Akashic Records workshop will not only teach you about this mysterious world of divine wisdom, but will also show you how to access your personal Akashic Records through your dreams.. Lily, a successful corporate executive and entrepreneur whose life purpose is to help others be inspired into action by remembering who they are and why they are here on this beautiful planet, has been reading the Akashic Records for over a decade. 7-9PM Cost $40 or $35 by 10/4 The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com.

To register, call 561-630-2280

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6 Chakra Journey with Terri Cooper @ Yoga Journey Studio, 1950 Glades Road, Boca Raton in the Wyndam Hotel (5th floor). Friday & Saturday, October 6-7 Our chakras show us where we are avoiding, where we overcompensate and where we are completely shut down. They tell us not only the story of our past, but can predict where we are heading. Join Terri Cooper through a yoga practice, intermediate breath work, reading/writing and group discussion as we come to understand, balance and heal our 7 chakras. Session 1: Friday October 6, 6-9pm Chakra 1 Childhood & Safety - Chakra 2 Intimacy & Money. Session 2: Saturday October 7, 12-3 - Chakra 3 Personal Power & Self Esteem & Chakra 4 Acceptance, Forgiveness & Love.

Session 3: Saturday October 7, 4:30-7:30 - Chakra 5 Communication & Choice. Chakra 6 Perception and Intuition. Chakra 7 Connection. Investment - $299 www.yogajourney.com Meditation Every Day at 12:30 @ Yoga Journey Studio, 1950 Glades Road, Boca Raton in the Wyndam Hotel (5th floor). Monday through Friday. 30 minutes of blissful breath work, mantra and relaxation. Investment $10 www.yogajourney.com Book signing at 7 pm. Victoria Landis will speak and sign A Little Bit Sideways $15.95 Murder on the Beach Mystery Bookstore Pineapple Grove, 273 NE 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444 Private Intuitive/Psychic Readings w/Countess Nadia Starella Schedule a one-on-one, in-person, private session with gifted Psychic Countess Nadia Starella. She is a visionary, clairvoyant, international celebrity, and TV/radio star, who shares profound messages wrapped up in mirth. She is an enlightenment facilitator, romance counselor and charismatic speaker!

2-6PM Cost 15 min/$35, 30 min/$60, 45 min/$85, 60 min/$110 The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register, call 561-630-2280

Go from Good to Great! YOUR SOBRIETY AND YOU A Woman's workshopwith Ronda Nevins, Life Coach. Duncan Center Delray Beach 9 am-12 pm Insight ~ Clarity Action Preregistration $25 / $35 day of event. ronda@rondacoacheswomen. com or call 561-704-2109

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8 Florida Trail Association HIKE IN JONATHAN DICKINSON STATE PARK, 16450 S.E. Federal Highway, Hobe Sound, FL. This is a fairly rigorous outing (around 7 to 12 miles). Meet at the front gate at JDSP at 8:00 a.m. Bring lots of water. Contact: Mary Miller, 561-213-2189. Public/Moderate+.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 9 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.

Meditation Every Day at 12:30 @ Yoga Journey Studio, 1950 Glades Road, Boca Raton in the Wyndam Hotel (5th floor). Monday through Friday. 30 minutes of blissful breath work, mantra and relaxation. Investment $10 www.yogajourney.com

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10 Yoga of 12-Step Recovery with Melanie Haraldson 7:45-9pm @ Yoga Journey Studio, 1950 Glades Road, Boca Raton in the Wyndam Hotel (5th floor). 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. www.yogajourney.com Transformational Breath® w/Jamar Join us for a profound and deeply moving process that helps integrate, re-program and release negative beliefs or behaviors, replacing them with new feelings of passion, joy and hope. Experience the benefits and application of a full, deep, connected breath. Eliminate restrictive breathing

FEATURED EVENT: A Transformational Breath® Weekend – Oct. 6th - 8th - Reclaim Your SuperpowersTM w/Jamar The Reclaim Your Superpowers™ program allows us to experience hidden and dynamic part of the mystical self by utilizing the energy of the Universal Life-force created through the unique breathing techniques used in Transformational Breath.

The Breath is your most direct connection with Life Force Energy, and the essential flow of life occurs in each breath. Discover your own unique breathing pattern, begin to open your breath, feel the dramatic shift in your life as a result. Clear negativity in the subconscious, and understand how Transformational Breath clears cellular memory. Fri 6PM-9PM, Sat 9AM-5PM, Sun 9AM-12PM Cost $375 or $299 by 9/22 The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register, call 561-630-2280

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7 Florida Trail Association JOHN PRINCE PARK WALK, 2520 Lake Worth Rd, Lake Worth, FL. . Enjoy your surroundings as you stroll in the park for about one hour. 7:30 a.m. Contact: Paul Cummings, 561-963-9906. Public/Leisure.

Florida Trail Association JDSP TRAIL MAINTENANCE WEEKEND. 16450 S.E. Federal Highway, Hobe Sound, FL. Camp out and help with the trails. Contact: Jeff Andrews (jeff4sail@mac.com) for more info. yoga in the Park with Leslie Glickman. Sanborn Square Park, Federal Hwy, Downtown Boca Raton 9 - 10 am. Free Weekly Community Yoga Event. www.yogajourney.com AROMATHERAPY AND THE BENEFITS OF USING ESSENTIAL OILS FOR MENTAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SPIRITUAL USE IN EVERYDAY LIFE with Margaret Ann Lembo.

Aromatherapist has taken the mystery out! J1:00 - 2:30 PM, $15 prepaid, $20 at the door, non-refundable. Prepayment closes at 12 pm the day of the event. Maximum 25 people. At The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www.thecrystalgarden. com. Call 561-369-2836 to attend.

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patterns. 6:30-8:30PM Cost $40 or $35 by 10/9 The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register, call 561-630-2280.

Meditation Every Day at 12:30 @ Yoga Journey Studio, 1950 Glades Road, Boca Raton in the Wyndam Hotel (5th floor). Monday through Friday. 30 minutes of blissful breath work, mantra and relaxation. Investment $10 www.yogajourney.com

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11 Meditation Every Day at 12:30 @ Yoga Journey Studio, 1950 Glades Road, Boca Raton in the Wyndam Hotel (5th floor). Monday through Friday. 30 minutes of blissful breath work, mantra and relaxation. Investment $10 www.yogajourney.com Private Intuitive/Psychic Readings w/Mary Catherine (Caterina) Casto As a NATIONAL, fourth generation psychic with all forms of intuition, Caterina answers your questions accurately, provides insight and guidance about…you, your loved ones and your LIFE! Her specialty is her family legacy of reading tea leaves and telling you WHEN things will happen along with: tarot, angel and ascended master cards, and pure ACCURATE intuitive insight. With a doctorate level in metaphysics (a positive, balancing approach to wellness) Caterina’s testimonials are amazing. In 2010 she earned most SUCCESSFUL psychic from New Age Books and Things.

In 2004 she was honored as BEST Psychological therapist at Fifth Street Counseling. Caterina’s PROVEN program “8 Weeks To “BLISS” has been invited on NBC TV and is termed LIFE CHANGING! 2-6PM Cost 15 min/$35, 30 min/$60, 45 min/$85, 60 min/$110 The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens.

JamarCenter.com. To register, call 561-630-2280.

Chakra Meditation for Healing the Body w/Maya Malay The Chakra system is one of the primary ways life force, energy, and aliveness come into the body. In this workshop, you'll learn how to promote the body’s natural healing ability at the very source of healing. Discover how emotional issues and belief systems block this energy and influence the body. Experience new healing perspectives and practices that will promote optimal health, healing, feeling good, and the reversal of aging.

6:30-8:30PM Cost $25 or $20 by 10/10 The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register, call 561-630-2280.

Book signing at 6:30 p.m. Women’s National Book Association of South Florida.

National Reading Group Month Emile Richards will speak and sign The Swallow’s Nest. $15.99, SJ Sindu will speak and sign Marriage of a Thousand Lies. $25.00, Abby Fabiaschi will speak and sign I Liked My Life. $25.99. Free for Members, $10 for non-members. Murder on the Beach Mystery Bookstore Pineapple Grove, 273 NE 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12 “Secrets to Overcoming Fear and Anxiety” Free Spiritual Café at 6:30 pm h at the Publix Greenwise, 11231 Legacy Avenue, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410.

Share informal conversation about dreams and other spiritual tools. 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— The Path of Spiritual Freedom visit www.eckankar.org.

Light Codes Activation Ceremony with Crystal Skull Metatron w/Gary Langston We invite you to participate in a rare event with the presence of the incredibly pristine, high frequency crystal skull known as Metatron. Beginning with a gentle sound meditation, Gary Langston will call forth and activate the energies for the ceremony. He will then open a channel that facilitates the transmission of deep healing energies and crystalline light codes. About: Rev. Dr. Gary Langston (Red Bear Who Sees All Worlds) is the sacred caretaker of the crystal skull Metatron. He is committed to bringing Metatron out into the world to share with as many people as possible the awakening crystalline light codes and healing. 7-9PM Cost $44 or $33 by 10/11 The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com.

To register, call 561-630-2280 Meditation Every Day at 12:30 @ Yoga Journey Studio, 1950 Glades Road, Boca Raton in the Wyndam Hotel (5th floor). Monday through Friday. 30 minutes of blissful breath work, mantra and relaxation. Investment $10 www.yogajourney.com

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13 Meditation Every Day at 12:30 @ Yoga Journey Studio, 1950 Glades Road, Boca Raton in the Wyndam Hotel (5th floor). Monday through Friday. 30 minutes of blissful breath work, mantra and relaxation. Investment $10 www.yogajourney.com

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14 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, October 14th at 11:00 am, at the West Palm Beach ECKANKAR Center, 1695 Florida Mango Road, Suite 4, West Palm Beach, FL 33406. more information call (561) 434-2003 or find us on www.meetup.com/ ecankarinpalmbeach. You can learn more about HU at www.miraclesinyourlife.org.

Yoga in the Park with Leslie Glickman. Sanborn Square Park, Federal Hwy, Downtown Boca Raton 9 - 10 am. Free Weekly Community Yoga Event. www.yogajourney.com PEACEFUL WAY MEDITATION at MLK Park. Join Rev. Taylor and Unity of the Palm Beaches congregants as we gather at the Martin Luther King Memorial Park for a half hour of silent meditation from 4:00 - 4:30 pm. The park is located along North Flagler Drive, south of Currie Park. Park along the street, or at Temple Israel and walk north on Flagler. Bring a lawn chair for your comfort.

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, October 14th 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.

Deepen Your Backbend with Naya Rappaport and Minnar Martinez - 1-4pm @ Yoga Journey Studio, 1950 Glades Road, Boca Raton in the Wyndam Hotel (5th floor). All levels of practitioners can come learn the fundamentals and tips for mindful backbending. Your two instructors will guide you to understand the importance of proper foundation when practicing deep spine extensions. This workshop will cover the basic principles for different backbending postures such as Kapotasana, full camel pose. Students will work through a progression of poses that will allow them to perform deep backbends safely, while at the same time challenge their limits in a fun and interactive way. Join us for this heart opening session and acquire the tools for improving your backbend practice. Investment - $40 www.yogajourney.com Hypnobirthing Workshop with Dr. Bella Lauren AP, DOM Saturday Date: Oct 14, 2017 - Oct 15, 2017 From 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM at Agape Healing Arts, 385 Tequesta Dr. Ste. 4, Tequesta, FL 33469 561-762-4273.

Meditation Every Day at 12:30 @ Yoga Journey Studio, 1950 Glades Road, Boca Raton in the Wyndam Hotel (5th floor). Monday through Friday. 30 minutes of blissful breath work, mantra and relaxation. Investment $10 www.yogajourney.com Candle Magic w/Lori Chadwick Candle magic, dressing and blessing a candle, is one of the simplest forms of setting your intentions. It's a method which doesn’t require a lot of fancy ritual or expensive ceremonial artifacts. In other words, anyone with a candle can set an intention. After all, remember when you were a child and you made a wish before you blew out the candles on your birthday cake? Same theory, only now instead of just hoping, you're declaring your intent. The fee includes all supplies. Please specify color of candle you would like at the time of reservation. Green-prosperity, red-love, white-healing and multicolored for all the above. Class needs 5 participants to carry 11-12:30PM Cost $25 or $20 by 10/13 The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register, call 561-630-2280.

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15 “HU, the Most Beautiful Prayer” The ECK Light and Sound Service is a time for people of all religious backgrounds to come and share the love for God 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 more information, or call (561) 434-2003. For information about ECKANKAR—The Path of Spiritual Freedom visit www.eckankar. org or find us on Facebook.

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.

Meditation Every Day at 12:30 @ Yoga Journey Studio, 1950 Glades Road, Boca Raton in the Wyndam Hotel (5th floor). Monday through Friday. 30 minutes of blissful breath work, mantra and relaxation. Investment $10 www.yogajourney.com

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17

Join our Teacher Training 200 HR Certification with Sherri Henschke. Great Location, Flexible Hours and Payment Plan available. Call 561-810-5726 with any questions or email us at: ywcbalance@gmail.com What Animals Have to Say About Leading a Happier Life w/Sandra Mendelson It’s more than just being in the present moment. Sandra will share channeled animal insights and sign copies of her new book, We Walk Beside You: Animal Messages for An Awakening World. Learn what the animal kingdom knows about experiencing life with more understanding, ease and joy. 2-3:30PM Cost $20 or $15 by 10/14 The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register, call 561-630-2280.

Yoga Kula with Farmer's Table Brunch with Leslie Glickman 10am-12:30pm @ Yoga Journey Studio, 1950 Glades Road, Boca Raton in the Wyndam Hotel (5th floor). The Yoga Journey Kula is back!!! At Yoga Journey we believe in creating community. Our Kula gatherings are our favorite way to bring everyone together for yoga, food, fun, and friendship. We've reserved the ballroom at the Wyndham for an all levels vinyasa practice led by Leslie, followed by brunch in the private dining room at Farmer's Table. It is a chance to spend time getting to know each other, rather than just coming to class, rolling out your mat, rolling it back up and going back to your day. Yoga begins at 10am and brunch at 11:30am $40 includes everything - you just need to bring a mat! www.yogajourney.com Meditation Every Day at 12:30 @ Yoga Journey Studio, 1950 Glades Road, Boca Raton in the Wyndam Hotel (5th floor). Monday through Friday. 30 minutes of blissful breath work, mantra and relaxation. Investment $10 www.yogajourney.com Book Club at 3 pm. The Sunday Sleuths Book Club will discuss The Bottoms by Joe Lansdale $15.95. Murder on the Beach Mystery Bookstore, Pineapple Grove, 273 NE 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444, 561-279-7790

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

Book Club at 6:30 pm. The Tuesday Murder Club will discuss It by Stephen King $19. Murder on the Beach Mystery Bookstore, Pineapple Grove, 273 NE 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444, 561-279-7790

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 16 Yoga for Beginner’s Series w/Jamar (6Wks) Designed as a complete introduction to yoga or a great way to renew your yoga experience. Learn warm-ups, yoga postures, breathing exercises, and meditation and relaxation techniques as our foundation. Learn to listen for and release emotional, spiritual and physical trauma or holding patterns stored in the body and again experience body, mind and motions working together through yoga. 7-8:45PM Cost $115 or $99 by 10/15 or drop-in fee $20 per class The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register, call 561-630-2280.

Transformational Breath® w/Jamar Join us for a profound and deeply moving process that helps integrate, re-program and release negative beliefs or behaviors, replacing them with new feelings of passion, joy and hope.

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Meditation Every Day at 12:30 @ Yoga Journey Studio, 1950 Glades Road, Boca Raton in the Wyndam Hotel (5th floor). Monday through Friday. 30 minutes of blissful breath work, mantra and relaxation. Investment $10 www.yogajourney.com

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18

TAROT WORKSHOP - $20 7pm – 9pm. Halloween fun with Madame M. This month we’ll focus on reading decks with Halloween themes. There will be a variety of group activities that allow us to make the best use of this time of year when the veil is thin! Presented by Mary Ellen Collins. Dream Angels, 128 Bridge Road, Tequesta.

561-745-9355. Register online: www.DreamAngelsOnline.com.

Feeling Tired, Wired, or Worn Out? 6-8pm. Free workshop. Find out how stress impacts your hormones and what you can do about it naturally! Got stress? Got symptoms like insomnia, fatigue, and weight gain? Find out how stress impacts your body and hormonal health and what you can do about it naturally. Co-sponsored by Lisa LeVerrier, Certified Wellness Coach, FDN-P®, and Life First Chiropractic. 1436 E. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach, FL 33060, Call 954-941-4000 to reserve your spot! Life First Chiropractic, Lisa LeVerrier, 954-695-3168.

Angel Communication w/Deirdre Abrami Want to Learn How to Connect with Angels?

Angels Can Help You with Healing & Living A Healthy Abundant Life! Join Deirdre Abrami, 6th Generation Psychic Intuitive as she teaches you how to connect and communicate with angels. She will train you to open your mind and soul to connect with their loving energylearn to heal with your angels help, and remove blocks and fear associated with connecting the spirit world.7-9PM Cost $35 or $30 by 10/18 The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register, call 561-630-2280.

Meditation Every Day at 12:30 @ Yoga Journey Studio, 1950 Glades Road, Boca Raton in the Wyndam Hotel (5th floor). Monday through Friday. 30 minutes of blissful breath work, mantra and relaxation. Investment $10 www.yogajourney.com

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

6:45 – 8:30 PM, $22 prepaid, $27 at the door, non-refundable. Prepayment closes at 5pm the day of the event. Maximum 25 people, at The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www.thecrystalgarden.com. Call 561-369-2836 to attend.

Private Intuitive/Psychic Readings w/Mary Catherine (Caterina) Casto As a NATIONAL, fourth generation psychic with all forms of intuition, Caterina answers your questions accurately, provides insight and guidance about…you, your loved ones and your LIFE! Her specialty is her family legacy of reading tea leaves and telling you WHEN things will happen along with: tarot, angel and ascended master cards, and pure ACCURATE intuitive insight. With a doctorate level in metaphysics (a positive, balancing approach to wellness) Caterina’s testimonials are amazing. In 2010 she earned most SUCCESSFUL psychic from New Age Books and Things. In 2004 she was honored as BEST Psychological therapist at Fifth Street Counseling. Caterina’s PROVEN program “8 Weeks To “BLISS” has been invited on NBC TV and is termed LIFE CHANGING! 2-6PM Cost 15 min/$35, 30 min/$60, 45 min/$85, 60 min/$110 The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register, call 561-630-2280.

Connecting with Divine Signs w/Dr. Dave and Mary Disano Mary & Dr. Dave discuss excepts from their book Divinely Touched on how to see all types of signs around you, what they mean, why they are increasing, and how to connect to them! Their powerpoint presentation includes animal signs, number signs, divination, physical, and nonphysical signs and how to connect with ‘Divine’ energies. Mary will also give a FREE mini-Healing/Clearing at the end of the workshop. 7-8:30PM Cost $25 or $20 by 10/17 The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register, call 561-630-2280.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19 Meditation Every Day at 12:30 @ Yoga Journey Studio, 1950 Glades Road, Boca Raton in the Wyndam Hotel (5th floor). Monday through Friday. 30 minutes of blissful breath work, mantra and relaxation. Investment $10 www.yogajourney.com NEW MOON crystal Singing Bowl Event with Margaret Ann Lembo. The sound produced by crystal singing bowls, which are made of quartz, brings positive effects and changes in the body, specifically the autonomic, immune and endocrine systems. Come with a written list of what you are manifesting. Through the use of intention and the imagination, using crystal singing bowls, and the power of the group energy, you will create a new reality. Rely on your imagination and have confidence in the creation of the resulting reality. 6:45 – 8:30 PM, $22 prepaid, $27 at the door, non-refundable. Prepayment closes at 5pm the day of the event. Maximum 25 people, at The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www.thecrystalgarden.com. Call 561-369-2836 to attend.

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TAROT WORKSHOP. $20. 7pm – 9pm. Halloween fun with Madame M. This month we’ll focus on reading decks with Halloween themes. There will be a variety of group activities that allow us to make the best use of this time of year when the veil is thin! Presented by Mary Ellen Collins. Dream Angels, 128 Bridge Road, Tequesta.

561-745-9355. Register online: www.DreamAngelsOnline.com.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20 Meditation Every Day at 12:30 @ Yoga Journey Studio, 1950 Glades Road, Boca Raton in the Wyndam Hotel (5th floor). Monday through Friday. 30 minutes of blissful breath work, mantra and relaxation. Investment $10 www.yogajourney.com NEW MOON crystal Singing Bowl Event with Margaret Ann Lembo. The sound produced by crystal singing bowls, which are made of quartz, brings positive effects and changes in the body, specifically the autonomic, immune and endocrine systems. Come with a written list of what you are manifesting. Through the use of intention and the imagination, using crystal singing bowls, and the power of the group energy, you will create a new reality. Rely on your imagination and have confidence in the creation of the resulting reality. 6:45 – 8:30 PM, $22 prepaid, $27 at the door, non-refundable. Prepayment closes at 5pm the day of the event. Maximum 25 people, at The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www.thecrystalgarden.com. Call 561-369-2836 to attend.

TAROT WORKSHOP - $20 7pm – 9pm. Halloween fun with Madame M. This month we’ll focus on reading decks with Halloween themes. There will be a variety of group activities that allow us to make the best use of this time of year when the veil is thin! Presented by Mary Ellen Collins. Dream Angels, 128 Bridge Road, Tequesta.

561-745-9355. Register online: www.DreamAngelsOnline.com.

Angel Communication w/Deirdre Abrami Want to Learn How to Connect with Angels?

Angels Can Help You with Healing & Living A Healthy Abundant Life! Join Deirdre Abrami, 6th Generation Psychic Intuitive as she teaches you how to connect and communicate with angels. She will train you to open your mind and soul to connect with their loving energy. Angels, non-physical loving beings, can provide incredible healing, help you manifest, and bring support and laughter into your everyday life. In this workshop, you will learn to trust your intuitive impressions, feel and see their presence, learn to heal with your angels help, and remove blocks and fear associated with connecting the spirit world.7-9PM Cost $35 or $30 by 10/18 The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register, call 561-630-2280.

JOIN SUNNY 7-9 pm. for an evening of awakening. Breathe, move the body and be blindfolded for an Intuitive Dance. Liberate your soul as you awaken and align each chakra. Ends with sound vibrational healing and deep relaxation to integrate the whole experience. Must RSVP WWW.FeelGreatMeditate.com. 888-FEEL GR8 Is HE the ONE? Photo Gallery Reading with Angela. 7pm – 9pm. $25 Are you getting tired of playing games in the dating scene? Would you like to know which of your online matches will work out? Or maybe you are ready to get serious with someone and you want to know if he is the right guy for you. Bring photos and Angela (the owner of Dream Angels) will provide quick readings on each one to help you make a good choice. She

will read up to 5 photos, (or five minutes) for each person in a group gallery setting. ALSO include is a FREE WINE TASTING! This event is limited so each person can receive quality information. Register soon. Dream Angels, 128 Bridge Road, Tequesta. 561-745-9355. Register online: www.DreamAngelsOnline.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21 Yoga in the Park with Leslie Glickman. Sanborn Square Park, Federal Hwy, Downtown Boca Raton 9 - 10 am. Free Weekly Community Yoga Event. www.yogajourney.com Private Intuitive/Psychic Readings w/Kristina Angelgate Kristina connects with your deceased loved ones, pets, angels, archangels & spirit guides in order to guide you through your life's challenges. Kristina is a powerful medium who predicts down to the dates, days & months of future events. Her mission and passion in life are to heal those who are open and receptive to unconditional love. Initially certified with Doreen Virtue in 1972 as an Angelic Communicator and Practitioner, she also holds other certifications with local spiritual masters, including Deirdre Abrami and Elsa Stokes in Florida. Ph.D., WLS,ACR,AHP,ULC Minster. 12-4PM Cost 15 min/$35, 30 min/$60, 45 min/$85, 60 min/$110 The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register, call 561-630-2280.

Meditation Every Day at 12:30 @ Yoga Journey Studio, 1950 Glades Road, Boca Raton in the Wyndam Hotel (5th floor). Monday through Friday. 30 minutes of blissful breath work, mantra and relaxation. Investment $10 www. yogajourney.com Florida Trail Association OKEEHEELEE PARK WALK. Okeeheelee Park, 7500 Forest Hill Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL. Hike around 4 miles in this popular park. Meet at 7:30 a.m.at the parking lot near the western entrance to the park.

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

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22 Music at St. Paul’s presents the Trillium Piano Trio - 3pm (pre-concert conversation with pianist Yoko Sata Kothari and Dr. Paul Cienniwa at 2:30pm) $20 general admission / 18 and under FREE - St. Paul’s Episcopal Church is handicapped accessible. For more information, visit http://www. music.stpaulsdelray.org At 3pm, the Trillium Piano Trio will perform for Music at St. Paul’s in a concert featuring Felix Mendelssohn’s Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor, Op. 49, Claude Debussy’s Piano Trio in G Major, L. 3, and Franz Schubert’s Sonatensatz in B-flat Major, D. 28. Made up of pianist Yoko Sata Kothari, violinist Ruby Berland, and ‘cellist Susannah Kelly, the Trillium Piano Trio has been a fixture on the Music at St. Paul’s series for several years. a Mindfulness, Mantra and Meditation Workshop with Anna Crane - 12-2pm @ Yoga Journey Studio, 1950 Glades Road, Boca Raton in the Wyndam Hotel (5th floor). Join Anna Crane, trained Meditation Guide in the Shambhala Buddhist tradition; for this two-hour Meditation Workshop.

We’ll explore techniques of Mindfulness Meditation, Mantra & Breath. Reap the benefits of a seated Meditation practice. All levels are welcome. Investment - $30 www. yogajourney.comnd Dr. Paul Cienniwa. Tickets are $20 (18 and under FREE) and are available at the door on the day of the concert. For more information on this concert and Music at St. Paul’s 30th Anniversary Season, visit music. stpaulsdelray.org. St. Paul’s is handicapped accessible. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church - 188 S. Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444, 561-278-6003

Meditation Every Day at 12:30 @ Yoga Journey Studio, 1950 Glades Road, Boca Raton in the Wyndam Hotel (5th floor). Monday through Friday. 30 minutes of blissful breath work, mantra and relaxation. Investment $10 www. yogajourney.com Live Halloween Seance & Mediumship Class w/Spirit Medium Laura 12-2PM Cost $35 or $30 by 10/21 The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register or for more information call 561-630-2280 Private Intuitive/Psychic Readings w/Spirit Medium Laura Clairvoyant Spirit Medium Laura is Accredited as Professional Mental Medium by ASSMPI (American Society for Standards in Mediumship and Psychical Investigation, letter HERE), is an Afterlife Data Research Medium, Certified L.E.A.N. Health Coach, graduate of Center for Spiritual Living Educational Program, author of several books and The Soul Psychic Healer Mediumship Certification Program, featured in “Top 100 Psychics and Astrologers in America.” She has been has been manifesting for over 50 years, channeling spirit for over 30 years and much, much more. 2:30-5:30PM Cost 30 min/$65, 45 min/$95, 60 min/$125 The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register, call 561-630-2280.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 23 Meditation Every Day at 12:30 @ Yoga Journey Studio, 1950 Glades Road, Boca Raton in the Wyndam Hotel (5th floor). Monday through Friday. 30 minutes of blissful breath work, mantra and relaxation. Investment $10 www. yogajourney.com 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.

Pelvic Floor Health with the Jade Egg with Dr. Bella Lauren AP, DOM Mon Date: Oct 23, 2017 - Oct 24, 2017 From 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Pelvic Floor Health with the Jade Egg. The Jade Egg is a wonderful, age-old Taoist practice

for strengthening the pelvic floor to reduces Qi loss, slow aging, improve sexual and urinary functioning, and help prevent organ prolapseObsidian is a powerful energetic cleanser. Class size is limited and advanced registration is required. at Agape Healing Arts, 385 Tequesta Dr. Ste. 4, Tequesta, FL 33469 561-762-4273.

Transformational Breath with Dr. Bella Lauren AP, DOM. Monday Date: Oct 23, 2017 - Oct 24, 2017 From: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Transformational Breath® is an integrative breathing technique. Helping the body to integrate stress, to promote healing, to reduce blood pressure, to reduce pain, this tool is fast working. The benefits are numerous, lasting, and will remain long with you, after returning home. If you’re interested in improving health and well-being then join us for this Transformational Breath workshops at Agape Healing Arts, 385 Tequesta Dr. Ste. 4, Tequesta, FL 33469 561-762-4273.

SMUDGING AND CLEARING YOUR SPACE AND YOUR MIND OF NEGATIVITY with Margaret Ann Lembo. The real purpose of smudging originates from the part of you that remembers your true nature, which is calm, peaceful, and happy. Smudging is the traditional spiritual practice of clearing away negative thoughtforms (the manifestation of mental energy) and other negative vibrations with the smoke of burning herbs6:45 PM - 8:45 PM, $22 prepaid, $27 at the door, non-refundable. the event. Maximum 25 people, at The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www.thecrystalgarden.com. Call 561-369-2836 to attend.

Mindfulness, Mantra and Meditation Workshop with Anna Crane - 12-2pm @ Yoga Journey Studio, 1950 Glades Road, Boca Raton in the Wyndam Hotel (5th floor). Join Anna Crane, trained Meditation Guide in the Shambhala Buddhist tradition; for this two-hour Meditation Workshop.

We’ll explore techniques of Mindfulness Meditation, Mantra & Breath. Reap the benefits of a seated Meditation practice. All levels are welcome. Investment - $30 www.yogajourney.com

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24 Soul Journeys for Guidance and Empowerment w/Paula Klempay Shamanic journeys are journeys of the soul.

Rhythm and intent carry us into the unseen worlds for wisdom, healing and insight. In this highly experiential workshop, you will journey to the upper world to receive a

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transmission of healing energy or guidance from an enlightened being, you will contact a helping spirit to directly aid in the manifestation of your desires, and you will commune with a spiritual ally to help dissolve the blocks that keep you from expressing your true potential. All are welcome.

See www.SpiritandEnergyHealing.net for more information about Paula and her work. 6:30-8:30PM Cost $30 or $25 by 10/23 The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register, call 561-630-2280 Meditation Every Day at 12:30 @ Yoga Journey Studio, 1950 Glades Road, Boca Raton in the Wyndam Hotel (5th floor). Monday through Friday. 30 minutes of blissful breath work, mantra and relaxation. Investment $10 www. yogajourney.com

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25 Learn How to Communicate with Loved Ones on the Other Side w/Joan Balarezo Passeggio, Internationally Known 5th Generation Psychic/Medium How can we be more open to receive messages from Spirit? Joan will help each class member in the unfolding their spiritual gifts. She will share tips, tricks, and practices that will strengthen your mediumship abilities. Learn techniques that will allow you to communicate with beings on the other side and spirit beings. This class is designed for those who want to enhance their psychic abilities, be connected to their loved ones, or use these mediumship techniques in their own work. Joan is well known in New York as being a Psychic Medium and has assisted the Police for years in solving cases and hosted a popular talk radio show for several years. She has also traveled the world with other master teachers with her healing work. 6:30-8:30PM Cost $30 or $25 by 10/24 The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens.

JamarCenter.com. To register, call 561-630-2280.

Meditation Every Day at 12:30 @ Yoga Journey Studio, 1950 Glades Road, Boca Raton in the Wyndam Hotel (5th floor). Monday through Friday. 30 minutes of blissful breath work, mantra and relaxation. Investment $10 www.yogajourney.com

Book signing at 7 pm. Boca Chapter of American Penwomen group signing with: Elaine Bossik signing The Last Victim 14.95, Alexandra Goodwin signing Exchange at the Border 12.95, Janet Kleinman signing Good-bye Russia, Hello America 10.00, Meryl Davids Landau signing Downward Dog, Upward Fog 15.00, and Carol White signing Coffee Breaks 10.00. Admission is free and refreshments will be served. Murder on the Beach Mystery Bookstore Pineapple Grove 273 NE 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26 "ELEV8TE" Celebrate! Vibrate! Meditate!

6-9pm. Come Experiehce ELEV8TE! A Red Carpet Global Launch of Sunny Arfa's Feel Great Meditate & Global Peace Movement at 8;08pm. If you are not present live, join Sunny on Facebook live for Global Peace Meditation at 8:08pm on Feel Great Meditate page.

Enjoy FREE oraganic wine tasting, healthy conscious food tastings and an Art Meditation Tour at the 11,000 sq. Ft. Art Gallery, The Heart of Delray.

Enjoy free experiences, sound bathing energy clearing with Sunny and more! Check out all the healthy conscious vendors! Must RSVP at WWW. FeelGreatMeditate.com. Also enjoy the DJ After Party 9pm-mid nite. Change into your superhero costume! 20$ 1440 N.Federal Hwy, Delray Beach.

Meditation Every Day at 12:30 @ Yoga Journey Studio, 1950 Glades Road, Boca Raton in the Wyndam Hotel (5th floor). Monday through Friday.

30 minutes of blissful breath work, mantra and relaxation. Investment $10 www.yogajourney.com

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27 Meditation Every Day at 12:30 @ Yoga Journey Studio, 1950 Glades Road, Boca Raton in the Wyndam Hotel (5th floor). Monday through Friday.

30 minutes of blissful breath work, mantra and relaxation. Investment $10 www.yogajourney.com

PSYCHIC NIGHT FAIR at Dream Angels. 5pm – 9pm. This is a preferred reader fair - only the best readers in the area are invited!

All readings $25 / 15 minutes. Choose from Palm Reading, Tarot Reading, Mediumship, and More! See our website for a list of readers: www.DreamAngelsOnline.com. We don’t take reservations for this fair, but you can call us on Friday to join the waitlist – you must be here when your name is called. 561-745-9355.

Introduction to Transformational Breath® w/Jamar Discover how breath is the key to personal transformation. This is an extremely powerful modality that brings amazing changes in the area of your life where you need it most. Come watch and experience the art of Breath Analysis and the benefits of a full, deep, connected breath. See how one's breathing pattern is a reflection of how one shows up in life - or doesn't - and how to shift that.

Eliminate restrictive breathing patterns, clear the subconscious and connect more fully with one's Higher Self. Begin to heal yourself, physically, mentally, and emotionally. 6:30-9PM Cost $45 or $40 by 10/26 The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens.

JamarCenter.com. To register, call 561-630-2280.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 Yoga in the Park with Leslie Glickman. Sanborn Square Park, Federal Hwy, Downtown Boca Raton 9 - 10 am. Free Weekly Community Yoga Event. www.yogajourney.com Florida Trail Association HIKE ON THE APOXEE WILDERNESS TRAIL, 3125 North Jog Road, West Palm Beach, FL. You’ll be walking through wet prairies and tropical hammocks in West Palm Beach’s water catchment area. The 9-mile hike begins at 8:00 a.m. Plenty of water a must. Contact: Joe Rosenberg, 561-859-1954. Public/Moderate.

SPECIAL EVENT: Psychic Fair: Join us for a Very Special Psychic Fair! The Most Amazing Lineup of South Florida’s Premier Psychics. 12-5PM 1 session=15 min. Cost $30; 2 sessions $55; 3 sessions $75; 4 sessions $90; All Merchandise 10% off! The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register, call 561-630-2280.

Book signing at 6 pm. J.M. LeDuc will speak and sign Evil Awakened 14.99. Murder on the Beach Mystery Bookstore Pineapple Grove, 273 NE 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444 Meditation Every Day at 12:30 @ Yoga Journey Studio, 1950 Glades Road, Boca Raton in the Wyndam Hotel (5th floor). Monday through Friday. 30 minutes of blissful breath work, mantra and relaxation. Investment $10 www.yogajourney.com Developing your Psychic / Mediumship skills in a fun way using Encaustic Art Wax. 12:30pm – 4:30pm. $99. Psychic and Mediumship skills are different but helpful in our everyday world.

They are skills you do not have to be born with but can learn. Come join Marilyn Jenquin as she explains in her logical, practical manner, the differences and uses of Psychic and Mediumship skills.

Absolutely no art talent is necessary. The Encaustic Art Wax is heated to create images.This workshop will include hands-on actual class exercises to develop your abilities. No previous experience necessary. This workshop is for suitable for all levels. Dream Angels, 128 Bridge Road, Tequesta. 561-745-9355. Register online: www.DreamAngelsOnline.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29 Private Healing Sessions w/Avilone Bailey Avilone is the founder of the Emotional Relief Catalyst™ energy healing modality. This modality is a no-touch technique in which the benefits are immediate and continue with time. Through her Inner Guidance, she

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connects with others on spiritual and emotional levels, and by doing so, is able to navigate and clear unhealthy energies that are the result of traumas and other strong emotional experiences.. Her clients have been relieved of migraines, chronic back pain, and even past life karma as well as unhealthy behaviors, relationships, thought patterns and beliefs. In addition, she’s been a nurse for over 25 years, has a Master's Degree and has conducted classes, presentations and training sessions. 11-3PM Cost 30 min/$65, 60 min/$120 The Jamar Enlightenment Center, Palm Beach Gardens. JamarCenter.com. To register, call 561-630-2280.

Florida Trail Association GRASSY WATERS HIKES, 8537 Northlake Blvd West Palm Beach, Florida 33412.

Alan Collins will walk about an hour on two separate trails: Eagle Trail and Hog Hammock Trail off Northlake Blvd.

7:30 a.m. Contact: 561-586-0486. Public/Leisure.

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Learn Usui Reiki. You will get all the tools needed to start a practice or to use on yourself. Call Jessica 561.501.1877 at InHappinessHealing.com

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 30 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.

Book signing 6 - 8 pm. Murder on the Beach's Day Before Halloween Party featuring the following authors: Charles Todd, Nancy J. Cohen, Sue Cox, MCV Egan, Prudy Taylor Board, Victoria Landis, Carol White, Randy Rawls, DJ Niko, Sharon Menear, Fred Lichtenberg, Laura Burke.

By DragonArt Refreshments will be served.

Free gift with every purchase.

Admission is Free. Costumes are optional and encouraged.

Murder on the Beach Mystery Bookstore, Pineapple Grove, 273 NE 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444

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Meditation Every Day at 12:30 @ Yoga Journey Studio, 1950 Glades Road, Boca Raton in the Wyndam Hotel (5th floor). Monday through Friday. 30 minutes of blissful breath work, mantra and relaxation. Investment $10 www.yogajourney.com

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31 “Secrets to Overcoming Fear and Anxiety” Free Spiritual Café at 11:00 am on Tuesday, October 31st 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 re Path of Spiritual Freedom visit www.eckankar.org.

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Partial rent and partial barter/cohousing.

Certified Massage Therapist/Horticulturist offering professional help in exchange plus a nominal rental sum.Please reply ONLY by TEXT: 561-631-2105

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

SPACE AVAILABLE Professional office available for Therapist to share space, 3-5 days a week.

Well-established Healing Arts Center (Transformational Studies Institute) in Jupiter, FL. Furnished office, large windows close to beach. Ideal space for Healing Arts Professional.

Call 561-744-9123 Great Location, less than 1 mile from 95 and Palm Beach Lakes Blvd. 7 first floor rooms available: 3 with sinks, 1 with private entrance, 4 rooms with windows. Size range 125-210 sqft.$500650. Additional 800 sqft room available nights and weekends. Ideal for startup or additional location. Rent includes bathrooms, kitchen, waiting room and cleaning/maintenance of common areas.

Please call Tammy @ 561-510-6188

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

Meditation Every Day at 12:30 @ Yoga Journey Studio, 1950 Glades Road, Boca Raton in the Wyndam Hotel (5th floor). Monday through Friday. 30 minutes of blissful breath work, mantra and relaxation. Investment $10 www.yogajourney.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE THE HEALING CENTER FOR ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE

Nationally Board Certified in Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (Dipl. Ac., Dipl. C.H, NCCAOM), and licensed in California, New York, Maryland, Washington DC, and Florida, I'm both a scientist and a healer. I’ve been practicing Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine for over 25 years. I utilize various styles of acupuncture with an emphasis on Classical Chinese and Japanese acupuncture. I draw upon functional medicine lab testing to determine the root cause of your ailments and create a nutritional & lifestyle healing approach for full recovery.

Working with each patient as an individual, I evaluate your condition and desired results and guide you in a personalized treatment strategy drawing upon some or all of these approaches. I work extensively with Fertility and Women's Health, Digestive Disorders, Pain Syndromes, Allergies, Detoxification and restoring wellness from the ground up. Community Acupuncture Clinic is available on Saturdays. Insurance accepted. Book online.

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

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

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Founder, NF Specialist Center for Brain Jupiter www.CenterforBrain.com 561-744-7616 info@CenterforBrain.com Get Your Head on Straight. 21 years as a specialist in technologies that improve the brain. WITHOUT MEDICATIONS, helps overcome chronic problems with ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, MEMORY and SLEEP. We deal with cases that often have multiple treatment failures - and see consistent improvement. AT CBT we have created comprehensive programs to help the brain work better.

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COLON HYDROTHERAPY 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

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

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

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

COMPASSION TRAINING MINDFUL SELF-COMPASSION

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

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

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

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DAY RETREATS

EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

DOVECOT FARM

CREATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES "Private Tutoring That Gets Results" Master Educator 561.703.0016

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

THERMAE RETREAT DELRAY

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

Sauna Memberships available.

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

FITNESS TRAINING WILLY GREEN

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

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

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE MERNA MATILSKY, M.D.

Board Certified Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine and Family Medicine 2900 N. Military Trail, Suite 245 Boca Raton, FL 33431 561/994-2007 www.bocamed.com www.facebook.com/bocaimaginewellness

DENTAL HEALTH THE INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR DENTAL EXCELLENCE

Yolanda Cintron, DMD 2021 East Commercial Blvd., Suite 208 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 954-938-4599 www.GoNaturalDentistry.com All phases of dentistry for optimum health, holistic, biocompatible dentistry.

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

* Functional and Integrative Medicine * Age Management Medicine * Healthy Lifestyle Management * Weight Loss Programs *Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy Call 561/994-2007 to attend a free seminar on Stress, Hormones & Health: The True Cause of Belly Fat.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE HOLISTIC PSYCHIATRIST MADELEINE M CASTELLANOS, MD

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

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Western medicine would have you believe that medications will “cure” what ails you. I believe that the truth to your health starts with giving your body what it really needs to create health. Let me help you explore what imbalances are creating your symptoms, which toxins are causing dysfunctions in your system, and how to correct these to reverse and prevent “dis”ease. Fatigue, sleep issues, memory problems & dementia, mood changes, hormones, and disease prevention.

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HOLISTIC HAIR SALON GLISTEN ORGANIC SALON

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

JULI EDWARDS

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

IBANA VILLAS ENOR

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

Complimentary consultation.

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

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

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

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

Board Certified Family Physician.

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

HOLISTIC VETERINARIAN HEALING HEART

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

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

HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY HYPERBARICSRx LLC

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

INTERNAL MEDICINE AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE WEISS WELLNESS MD

Delia Weiss MD Internal Medicine And Holistic Prevention 200 Lindell Blvd., Suite 914 Delray Beach, FL 33483 561.243.8783 WeissWellnessMD.com DELIA WEISS MD & WELLNESS Internal Medicine – Primary Medical Care and Holistic Wellness.

Experienced, compassionate, positive results. Acute and chronic illness treated. Diagnostic testing/ consultation in office. Insured and uninsured Primary Care services.

Holistic Health Extended services: Health improvement guidance; Hormone, adrenal, thyroid balancing, anti-aging; Stress reduction (weekly classes Wed. 6PM); Nutrition and weight, Health coaching; Vitamin and skin therapies; Home and virtual visits.

We listen to you and focus on your concerns. www.DeliaWeissMD.com online appointment requests and inquiries.

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INTUITIVE HEALER/HYPNOIST JANE GRAY FORD

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

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

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

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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.

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Rich Wygand 9180 Forest Hill Blvd.

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

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

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

DAVID SCOTT BARTKY

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

LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE & THERAPY BEVERLY DOWDLE, LMT, LLCC

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

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HEARTFULNESS MEDITATION

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

Learn to life heartfully.

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

"A home is a sanctuary. Fill it with love peace and happiness."

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

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

SCIENCE OF SPIRITUALITY

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

ORTHO-BIONOMY® YINI PEREL, LMT

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

Visit world-renowned expert Laura Norman and her experienced associates and enjoy private sessions in Holistic Reflexology, Life Wellness CoachingSM and Therapeutic Massage to reduce your stress, increase your energy, improve your health and love your life! Read Laura’s best-selling book, FEET FIRST: A Guide to Foot Reflexology and practice with one of our Instructional Foot, Hand and Face Reflexology DVDs and a colorful, foot-shaped pillow with Laura’s Reflexology foot map, her new Laura Norman Foot • Hand • Face Aromatherapy line and Laura’s other unique wellness products.

Call or visit us online to register for one of our: • Holistic Reflexology, Life Wellness & Massage Sessions • Free Introduction to Laura Norman Reflexology Training Webinar • Holistic Reflexology Certification Training Programs • Foot • Hand • Face Therapy Products Let us help you live an inspired life!

REIKI DEENA ELMORE

Ortho-Bionomy is a gentle form of bodywork that reduces tension and discomfort. It works without being uncomfortable in the process. It is excellent for anyone seeking relief from pain, improved range of motion, increased flexibility, and improved postural alignment. Yini is a Licensed Massage Therapist and is certified as a Practitioner of Ortho-Bionomy by the Society of Ortho-Bionomy, International®. Ortho-Bionomy® is a registered trademark of the Society of Ortho-Bionomy International, Inc. ® and is used with permission.

LMT, Reiki Master/Teacher Integrated Therapies 561-271-2651 • www.deenaelmore.com Lic #MA45730 Personalized intuitive sessions integrating massage, Reiki, cranio sacral work, Chakra Rebooting, Angel Therapy & channeling, Lifeline technique, and Bach Flower remedies.

These therapies assist to awaken each individuals’ own inner wisdom and healing abilities! Deeply relaxing and transforming! Over 25 years of teaching experience, Reiki Master since 1999. Ongoing Reiki classes, now offering Reiki Level 1 for 7 hours of CEU's for Massage therapists. (NCBTMB certified) Reiki Healing/Sharing circles monthly. Visit website for details.

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SPIRITUAL BOOKSTORE THE CRYSTAL GARDEN

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YOUR HEALING PLACE JEANNE ELLIS LMT

GOT SPROUTS?

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

SPIRITUAL CENTER AND ORGANIC TEA LOUNGE

8420 Resource Road Riviera Beach, Florida 33404 www.GotSprouts.com E-mail Info@GotSprouts.com 561-689-9464 Purveyors of Quality Wheatgrass, Sprouts, Juicers, Seed and Supplies. We supply Juice bars, Restaurants, Green Markets, Grocery Stores and The General Public with Healthy Sprouts! We Ship and Deliver.

WELLNESS CENTER

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

COMMUNICATING ENERGY WELLNESS CENTER

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

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

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