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RELAX andRESTORE The mind can overreact to the rush of everyday living, leaving us on edge and out of sorts. We forget that help is as near as a few moments in contemplation.

At least once a day, let the Sound and Light of God enliven you with spiritual impulses. Gently chant HU, and the silent wind of God will enter the sacred temple of consciousness in the heart.

Once tensions relax, it is just moments until the healing current of Spirit begins to restore you.

—Sri Harold Klemp The Mahanta, the Living ECK Master

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The Path of Spiritual Freedom

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HU (rhymes with you) is an ancient name for God that has been sung for thousands of years in many lands for spiritual unfoldment.

Visit HearHU.org to learn more about its transformative and healing power.

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Contents

17 WHAT’S THE PROBLEM,

DR. KORMAN? 18 TUNING ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE 20 PARKINSON’S DISEASE AND PESTICIDES 22 TIME FOR A RECOMMITMENT TO BALANCE AND WELLNESS 24 THINK YOURSELF HAPPY 27 SPOTLIGHT ON DANIELLE KORT 28 POLLINATOR-FRIENDLY YARDS 30 PRESERVING THE HARVEST 32 WATER SPORTS FOR A TOTAL BODY WORKOUT 33 SMILING CAN MAKE US HAPPIER 34 BACK-TO-SCHOOL WELLNESS 36 UNLEASH YOUR TRUE POTENTIAL 38 POWER UP FIDO

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41 ALBERTO VILLOLDO DEPARTMENTS 11 news briefs 14 health briefs 16 global briefs 19 eco tip 22 community spotlight 28 green living 30 conscious eating

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s hard as this might be to believe, another back-to-school season is just around the corner, and with an increase in COVID-19 vaccinations, most children and college students will return to campus fully once again. Across the Suncoast, families are transitioning back into the daily routines of school, homework, extracurricular activities and athletic games.

No doubt, this is a hectic time of year—so in the midst of all the busyness, it’s crucial to prioritize both wellness and happiness however you can. In this month’s issue of Natural Awakenings, we want to help you achieve that healthy balance in a practical, accessible way.

So read on for a glimpse of what we have in store for you below!

On that note, our feature article for this issue is all about how to “Boost Happiness and Well-Being.” As a culture, we know from 20 years of research that intentional, consistent shifts in both our thoughts and actions will rewire the brain to focus on positive emotions and reframe negative experiences into lessons we can use for growth. This article dives further into this research to discuss how rituals such as self-compassion, meditation, prayer, gratitude, mindfulness, and a willingness to question painful assumptions can increase both your wellness and happiness quotients in all areas of life.

Another aspect of wellness that cannot be overlooked is nutrition. When the human body receives quality, nutrient-rich whole foods on a regular basis, this positively affects the brain as well. Nourishment can enhance your mood state, cognitive function and emotional regulation, so what you choose to eat influences not only health—but happiness too.

This time of year, there is no shortage of nutritious produce to fill your plate with, and our “Conscious Eating” article explores how you can preserve these fruits and vegetables to last all season. You’ll learn strategies for how to marinate, pickle, dehydrate or even make canned jellies.

Finally, how can we discuss back-to-school season without mentioning the children in our lives who will soon strap on their backpacks and venture into new classrooms?

This month’s “Healthy Kids” article focuses on how parents or guardians can support their children as the school year calendar resumes. An established weeknight bedtime, a family sit-down conversation to iron out schedules and priorities, and an emphasis on healthy breakfasts and lunch to sustain their energy levels can help to minimize stress and maximize academic success.

As usual, dear readers, this is just a mere snapshot of all the enlightenment and inspiration you’ll find within this issue. Please reach out with any comments, questions or feedback to Publisher@NASRQ.com, and on behalf of the entire Natural Awakenings team, thank you for allowing us to be part of each season in your lives month after month!

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Relax and Restore the Spiritual Life Force Within

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hen the mind becomes too busy and overwhelming with an avalanche of thoughts, an easy remedy is to pause for a moment to enter a state of relaxation and rejuvenation. Gently focusing on a deeper spiritual energy can bring an awareness of connecting with the spirit of life. To sing or chant HU, a sacred sound and ancient mantra, is one way to do this.

Chanting HU out loud or silently for a few moments can bring refreshment and restoration by the silent wind of God. A daily practice of chanting HU builds inner strength—like a spiritual muscle—that can help you rise in consciousness. It is a simple yet powerful tool to stay relaxed and open to the divine guidance of Spirit and in tune with the flow of life, open to new ideas and possibilities.

HU: A Love Song to God is a 60-minute recording enlivened by humorous and profound stories, spiritual exercises for dreams and Soul Travel, and the compassionate wisdom of the Mahanta, the Living ECK Master, Sri Harold Klemp. Eckankar in Florida offers spiritually focused virtual events for seekers of all backgrounds.

A Love Song to God, visit Eckankar.org/HU/A-LoveSong-To-God/.

For more information on dates/times and login details to attend Experience HU: The Sound of Soul, visit Eck-Florida.org.

Dharma Yoga SRQ Celebrates Opening of New Studio

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harma Yoga SRQ is a boutique yoga studio founded by Sarasota resident and certified yoga instructor Noelle Segal. The studio offers a full range of classes for everyone. “Our mission at Dharma Yoga SRQ is to share our passion of yoga with the community,” explains Segal. “Dharma is a certain way of living that is aligned with your path of life.”

At Dharma Yoga SRQ, you will not only find a full schedule of yoga classes, but also a comfortable and welcoming environment.

“We promise guidance from some of the best yoga and meditation teachers,” continues Segal. “Our teachers will know your name and treat you as a friend. Every body is a yoga body.”

Classes range from Hatha to Restorative to Chair Yoga. Private and small group classes are also available. Dharma Yoga is an enjoyable, awakening and potentially life-transforming workout for both the body and heart. Many Americans are now considering yoga their primary restoration to health. Consistent Yoga can help to alleviate body aches, neck and back pain, as well as improve mental health.

Location: 7513 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. For more information and to view the class schedule, call 941-702-0072, visit DharmaYogaSRQ.com or see NA calendar section.

Dr. Anna’s Acupuncture Facelift Zoom Seminar August 11

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n August 11, 1:30 p.m., Anna Baker, DOM and founder of Faces by Dr. Anna, will present an interactive Zoom seminar on her muscle-tightening acupuncture facelift and necklift procedure.

She will show photographed results from her database of over 500 patients and explain details of this procedure, which can make anyone look significantly younger.

She will also describe how her procedure can retighten surgical facelifts that have drooped and correct problems experienced with Botox and fillers. COVID-19 safety protocols will also be discussed including the special air filtration systems installed in her treatment rooms that pull patients’ breath droplets out the window during treatments.

A nationally board-certified Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Dr. Anna has been practicing in Sarasota since 1998. She has developed a specialty in a muscle tightening acupuncture face and necklift with no needles used on the face.

Up to three treatments can be done in one day with a 10-treatment minimum. After treatments are completed, a one or two treatment touch-up is suggested every 18 months to maintain the lift. Dr. Anna’s work has been nationally televised, and she has been voted Sarasota’s favorite anti-aging practitioner.

For more information, visit FacesbyDrAnna.com or call 941-921-2662 to access the Zoom meeting ID number.

Pearl Cream by Dr. Anna Anti-Aging Zoom Seminar

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n August 18, 1:30 p.m., Dr. Anna Baker, DOM, will present a Zoom seminar on Pearl Cream by Dr. Anna, her revolutionary anti-aging serum made from real pearls and Chinese herbs without any preservatives.

Pearls contain amino acids that, when not exposed to chemicals or preservatives, retighten muscles and slowly return the face to its younger look with daily use. Dr. Anna will show photographed results on people of all different ages. Pearl Cream by Dr. Anna is also available as a muscle tightening body lotion, men’s anti-aging line and sports performance line. View before-and-after pictures on her website.

Location: 2721 Mall Dr., Sarasota. Temporary COVID-19 store hours: Monday–Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. To access the meeting ID, call 941-921-2662. For more information and to view photos, visit PearlCreamByDrAnna.com.

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Spirit Fest Arrives in Punta Gorda

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he Spirit Fest: Metaphysical and Holistic Fair will be held on Saturday, August 21st and August 22nd from 10am. to 6 p.m. at the Charlotte Harbor Event Center. There will be 100 booths with vendors, practitioners, readers, artists, authors, and demonstrations.

“This will be the largest event like it in Florida!” says producer Mary Ellen Popyk. “You’ll find some of the best intuitive readers in the country, also crystals, jewelry, spiritual supplies, holistic health specialties, natural products, and much more.”

Speakers and special guests are scheduled throughout both days on a variety of topics. Maureen St. Germain, internationally acclaimed Ascension teacher, bestselling and award-winning author, will be the featured guest speaker, presenting both days.

The entrance fee is $15 each day or $25 for the weekend. Look for discount admission coupons on our website. Children 12 and under attend free.

Visit SanctuaryFL.com for more details. For questions, call 321-313-2543. Charlotte Harbor Event Center is located at 75 Taylor Street in Punta Gorda.

Sarasota Center of Light Announces Classes and Events for August

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his month, the Sarasota Center of Light will continue to present individuals who have long been part of our metaphysical community, as well as some new friends.

On August 9 and 16, 7:30–9:30 p.m., Associate Minister Mary Torrey will offer a class on “Numerology: The Mystical Relationship between Numbers and Your Life” on Zoom.

Learning Numerology is helpful to find direction and meaning in your life. It is also beneficial to forecast which energies will influence you in the future. This class will include tools to examine your life through numbers that are easy to calculate. This two-week, fourhour Zoom course includes handouts created to inspire and encourage you on a spiritual journey.

The Center’s Ministry Team will conduct the services in August, and will offer heartfelt spiritual guidance. There is also the possibility of surprise guests, teachers and talented musicians who are eager to see this Center thrive and grow.

Our services will continue online, and new classes on wide varieties of study will continue online as well this month. Please let us know how we can support you during this time. We will email and share on Facebook if any changes occur at the Center.

In addition, we humbly ask for your support. Contributions can be submitted through the “donate” page on our website, by calling the office, or mailing a check. All donations are appreciated. In addition, questions are always encouraged and welcomed.

Class fee: $50. Mailing address: 2710 Browning St., Sarasota, FL 34237. Location: 852 S Tuttle Ave., Sarasota. For more information, email ChurchOffice@SarasotaCenterofLight.com, call 941-953-6620, or visit SarasotaCenterofLight.com.

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Addressing Grief Naturally with Bach Flower Remedies.

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rief surfaces when a loss of some kind is present. However, many people are unaware of their own grief, until others bring it to their attention. We all grieve differently. There are those who turn inward and need to be alone with minimal communication. Others are more external, sharing their emotions and outwardly expressing them to everyone.

There are no rules or timelines for how to grieve, as it is so personal. When we think about grief, we automatically connect it to the passing of a loved one. But the truth is, grief is not limited to death—it can be attached to many life shifts as well such as the loss of a job, home, friendships or just a way of being.

Some of us also grieve the loss of a particular routine or even traditions that are no longer celebrated. How deeply rooted we are in life patterns can trigger how we react when they’re no longer part of our realities.

If you’re in the midst of grief, Bach Flower Remedies are the perfect support to work with your current emotional state of mind and help you to find a balance. Perhaps you constantly reflect on what used to be and feel held back by nostalgia. Maybe you feel shock or trauma from your loss, or this personal experience has caused fear and anxiety to surface.

Some people turn to food, alcohol or drugs to fill this void. However, these incredible Back Flower Remedies can gently raise your vibration and help you feel overall ease. They can guide you back into balance as you walk through the natural life experience of grief. At the Remedy Room, we assist you in finding and learning about the best remedies to support your needs in this fragile moment in your life.

Location: 2914 Bee Ridge Rd., Sarasota.

For more information and to schedule an appointment, call 941-726-4784 or visit YourRemedyRoom.com.

So, You’ve Been Told Your Child Might Have ADHD…

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ttention-deficit disorder (ADD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most commonly diagnosed conditions in America today. It’s not hard to see why, as the symptoms associated with the diagnosis (distraction, impulsivity, lack of attention or focus, restlessness, anger issues) are common in many other conditions.

In fact, ADHD is highly comorbid with other conditions and a host of academic achievement difficulties. In reality, defining ADHD is not that simple. Generally, it cannot be diagnosed with a physical exam, observation, or a lab analysis such as blood test or simple scan. Instead, health professionals use an evaluation process to diagnose ADHD. The Brain Wave Center has developed a new comprehensive assessment program to identify—or in some cases, verify—the potential for ADHD. This new platform combines standard tests and rating scales used to detect the presence of ADHD, but it also adds in electrophysiologic measures to validate the findings or identify other potential issues.

The program includes a clinical review, parent questionnaire, parent and teacher rating scales, psychometric test data and electro-physiologic measures (qEEG or Brain Map). A physical exam is also encouraged to rule out medical problems that can often mimic ADHD symptoms such as thyroid issues.

Once a diagnosis is confirmed, the next step is to assist families to develop an intervention program. Interventions fall into two specific categories—drug and non-drug. Whether or not medication is used, research indicates that some combination of medical and non-medical interventions represent the best-practice approach to managing ADHD. Medication can help manage the symptoms, while non-medical interventions teach new skills to cope with life’s challenges. The Brain Wave Center is there to help find the most effective and practical intervention modalities for each individual. Whether you choose to work with The Brain Wave Center or not, when choosing a health care professional, ask about their assessment procedures to ensure they use a comprehensive ADHD evaluation process.

At the Brain Wave Center our interventions include Brain Mapping, Neurofeedback, Psychotherapy and more to help you rediscover well–being. For more information or to schedule a free consultation call 941-552-4500 or visit BrainWaveCenters.com.

Healer Lisa Jewels Eckrich Joins the Wild Ginger Apothecary Community

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oin Lisa Jewels Eckrich, a Transformational Leader and Master Results Coach, for weekly group journey circles and private one-on-one sessions at Wild Ginger Apothecary. Come experience a profound transformation and renewed sense of purpose in a journey circle. This is ideal for anyone who wants access per-

sonal growth, healing and life direction.

Many practitioners call this gateway a “higher portal” to enlightened consciousness. It is believed that during this time, a doorway opens or a veil lifts to allow access to a higher realm of understanding and wisdom. The energies of this gateway are all about freedom desire for change. Whatever your dreams are, journey circles can give you the power to attract those dreams and watch them unfold in perfect timing.

Eckrich also offers one-on-one crystal energy healing sessions to help illuminate the connection with your higher self for conscious awakening. These sessions include channeling work with the Vibrational Weaver, embedded crystalline codes and more. Eckrich is also a New Earth Consciousness Teacher, Crystal Messenger and Energy Specialist. She is devoted as a Gridworker, Conduit and Guide who carries within her a touch for conscious awakening as one unity consciousness.

Location: 6557 Superior Ave., Sarasota. For more information, call 941-312-5630 or visit WildGingerApothecary.com

Virtual Gatherings Continue

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via FaceBook www.facebook.com/CSLCulturalCoast or YouTube Live Our Channel is CSL Cultural Coast

Thursday Meditation 6:30 pm via Zoom*

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Blue Lotus Meditation Center of Venice Asks for Help from Our Community

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n July 7, the Blue Lotus Meditation Center of Venice sustained severe damage to our building. The roof of our Center collapsed as a result of Tropical Storm Elsa. The building is now devastated by this roof collapse due to flooding water and falling debris. It is unusable and the county has condemned the whole building.

The Blue Lotus Buddhist Meditation Center has provided space for meditation, dharma talks, yoga, Reiki, Tai Chi, and other healing practices and wellness programs in our community. We work to carry on the tradition of the Venice Holistic Center, a valued community resource previously housed in this building for more than eight years.

Our hearts are deeply troubled by this current setback, but we are all deeply committed to restoring a vital community resource for all of you. Our teachers are looking for new temporary venues to hold their classes, and some classes are back on Zoom. With your help, all donations, large and small, are deeply appreciated on this new journey for Blue Lotus Meditation Center. Won’t you please find a way to help us?

The Blue Lotus Buddhist Meditation Center is a registered charity. Donors receive a tax receipt letter. With the deepest gratitude for your generous support and contributions, we still are and will continue to be Blue Lotus Meditation Center, Board, Teachers & Monastics.

To donate to this restoration, please visit GoFundMe.com/f/Temples-Disaster-Recovery-Fund.

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The Ultimate in Energy Healing

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uncoast Reiki & Wellness Center with Shallcross Lifestyle are joining together to introduce the ultimate in Energy Healing to Sarasota at upcoming events on August 14, 4–6 p.m., and August 18, 7–9 p.m. Of course, you want to feel the best you can in order to enjoy life to the fullest, but maintaining your energetic wellness can be a challenge sometimes.

Because energy always precedes physical changes, having an energetic analysis can help you find the cause of health issues and determine the most effective remedies for optimal health. At these events, we will gift a fifteen-minute Reiki healing session to all attendees. Reiki is a simple, natural and safe method of spiritual healing and self-improvement that everyone can use. It can help with virtually all known illnesses or maladies, and it also works in conjunction with other medical or therapeutic techniques to relieve side effects and promote recovery.

We can also help you experience painless, accurate and fast electro-dermal testing; identify the root underlying cause of your imbalances; and test your supplements or skin care regimens for their level of effectiveness. Shallcross Lifestyle also offers an incredible self-healing device called the M.A.R.S. Unit to the replicate natural healing higher frequencies found in various sites all over the world.

Location: 4001 Swift Rd., Hornberger Wellness Center, Sarasota. To read testimonials, visit ShallcrossLifestyle.com. For more information, call 727- 859-7220 or 941-539-0346.

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Avoid Sugary Drinks to Reduce Colorectal Cancer Risk Getting teens to eat well can be an uphill battle, but new evidence shows its long-term importance. Drinking two sugary drinks per day from ages 13 to 18 increases by 32 percent the risk of colorectal cancer in women by age 50 when compared to drinking less than one such drink each week, Washington University School of Medicine researchers report in the journal Gut. The study used data from the Nurses’ Health Study II, which tracked the health of nearly 116,500 female nurses from 1991 to 2015.

Other drinks, including milk and unsweetened coffee, were associated with a decreased risk. Early-onset colorectal cancer rates have risen alarmingly in the last 20 years, causing the American Cancer Society to lower its recommended age for a first colonoscopy from 50 to 45.

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Eat Oily Fish to Live Longer Omega-3 fatty acids have previously been linked to better heart, brain, eye and joint health, and a new large-scale analysis published in Nature Communications suggests that omega-3s from oily fish may also extend lifespan.

Researchers reviewed pooled data from 17 studies of 42,466 people that were followed an average of 16 years. Those that had the highest amount of fish-based omega-3s in their blood—at the 90th percentile—had a 13 percent lower risk for death than people with omega-3 levels in the 10th percentile. The risk of dying from cardiovascular disease was 15 percent lower and from cancer 11 percent lower. The blood levels of alpha-linolenic acid omega-3s obtained from plant-based sources like nuts and flaxseed did not show a conclusive link to lower mortality.

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People needing a push to eat more fruits and vegetables might be motivated by two new studies from Australia’s Edith Cowan University. Studying data from 8,600 Australians between the ages of 25 and 91, researchers found people that ate at least 470 grams (about two cups) of fruits and vegetables per day had 10 percent lower stress levels compared to those that ate less than half that amount. “Vegetables and fruits contain important nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, flavonoids and carotenoids that can reduce inflammation and oxidative stress, and therefore improve mental well-being,” says lead author Simone Radavelli-Bagatini.

In a second study based on 23 years of data on 50,000 Danes, researchers found that those that consumed one cup each day of the most nitrate-rich vegetables like leafy greens and beets had about a 2.5 mmHg lower systolic blood pressure and a 12 to 26 percent lower risk of peripheral artery disease, heart attacks, strokes and heart failure.

Eating more than one cup daily didn’t increase the benefits, they found, and blending greens into smoothies (but not pulp-destroying juicing) is a good option for increasing intake.

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global briefs

Cactus Poachers Are Denuding Deserts

More than 30 percent of the world’s 1,500 or so cactus species are threatened with extinction, and criminal Pesticides cause scavengers are primarily to blame. A 2020 seizure by significant harm to authorities in Italy yielded more than 1,000 earthworms and thouof some of the rarest cactuses sands of other vital in the world, valued at more subterranean species. than $1.2 million on These invertebrates, the black market. nematodes, bacteria Some were over 100 and fungi filter water, recycle nutrients and help regulate years old. President the planet’s temperature. The most comprehensive review of the Association ever conducted on how pesticides affect soil health, for Biodiversity published in the journal Frontiers in Environmental Science, and Conservation reveals that beneath fields of monoculture crops, a toxic Andrea Cattabriga soup of insecticides, herbicides and fungicides is wreakhelps police identify speciing havoc on the ecosystem. mens taken from tourists or The study recommends changes in how regulatory intercepted in the mail. He agencies like the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says, “Here is an organism that (EPA) assess the risks posed by the nearly 850 approved has evolved over millions of years pesticide ingredients. Presently, regulators ignore pesto be able to survive in the harshest conditions you can ticide harm to earthworms, springtails, beetles and many find on the planet, but that finishes its life in this way, just other subsoil critters. The EPA relies on one insect, the Euas an object to be sold.” Trafficking can take a serious ropean honeybee, to represent the thousands of species toll because many species are highly localized and often that live or develop underground. The ongoing escalation extremely slow-growing, thus quite sensitive to over-harof pesticide-intensive agriculture and pollution are major vesting. driving factors in the precipitous decline of many soil orCactuses and other succulents have become popular ganisms that are critical to maintaining healthy soils. This on social media, promoted by indoor plant influencers for contamination has been identified as the most significant their unusual appearance and minimal care requirements. driver of soil biodiversity loss in the last decade.

The pandemic has increased their popularity, with shops unable to keep some species in stock. Sales of legally sourced plants could help Superfund Mine-Polluted Stream Restorations See Success offset illegal trade, with the Large investments have been made to clean up acid drainage into streams and rivers proceeds going directly to polluted by toxic metals from abandoned mining sites. A new study published in communities living alongFreshwater Science based on long-term monitoring data from four U.S. Environmenside the plants, creating an tal Protection Agency Superfund sites in California, Colorado, Idaho and Montana incentive to protect them. shows that cleanup efforts can allow affected streams to recover to near natural

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conditions within 10 to 15 years after abatement work begins.

David Herbst, a research scientist at UC Santa Cruz and co-author of the paper, says, “The good news from them all is that Superfund investments can restore the water quality and ecological health of the streams.” Researchers combined data from long-term monitoring during periods of 20 years or more using aquatic insects and other diverse invertebrate life such as flatworms and snails as indicators of the restoration of ecological health, with nearby unpolluted streams as standards for comparison. Much of the recovery occurred within the first few years of treatment.

Herbst says that the promising results suggest that even daunting environmental problems can be remedied.

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Bugs Matter

What’s the Problem,

Dr. Korman?

by Dr. Laura Korman, DC

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: My doctor told me that my cholesterol is high and wants me to take medication to lower it. Is there anything I can do naturally to reduce my risk for heart disease?

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: With heart disease being the number one killer of Americans, I am asked this question often. My first response is that cholesterol is not the enemy, and there are several factors that need to be addressed when considering the true risk for developing a cardiovascular event.

Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in the cell membrane of nearly every cell in the body. Without adequate levels we can’t make our hormones, protect our brain and nerves, or make Vitamin D. Most of the cholesterol in the body is made by the liver, and only a small portion is determined by diet.

The question before considering a medication to drive cholesterol levels down should first be, “Why is my body producing excess cholesterol?” Perhaps the body is working to protect your nerves or brain from a toxic environment, and the answer to a healthier cholesterol level could simply be a detoxification program.

Other than some well-known ways to reduce heart disease, like avoiding fast food, quitting smoking, exercising, or even just sitting less often, I want to share three blood tests that are rarely used, but will provide vital information about your actual risk of developing a cardiovascular event. What is more important than the total cholesterol is the ratios of the particle sizes of cholesterol often referred to as “good” and “bad” cholesterol.

The HDL cholesterol are large fluffy fats that protect against arteriole plaguing. A ratio of HDL to total cholesterol (HDL/ cholesterol) should be above 25% to be protective against heart disease. The LDL or “bad” cholesterol can be broken down and looked at more closely with a test called an NMR lipid profile. This test should be ordered to analyze the sizes of the LDL cholesterol, and it can tell if you have a true genetic risk for heart disease and produce excessive smaller particle sizes.

Again, the larger particles are protective, and the smaller,

sticky particles are the true villains. They can become stuck in damaged blood vessel linings where they cause inflammation and plaque formation. You might have heard that omega-3 oils are important for overall wellness, and heart health is no exception.

The average American diet, including vegans or those that follow a “heart healthy diet,” can be loaded with foods high in omega-6 oils like certain grains, nuts, seeds and vegetable oils.

A blood test to check for inflammation and a healthy ratio of these two poly unsaturated oils is an omega-6/omega-3 ratio. The ideal ratio should be between 1:1 and 4:1. Interestingly, people are often told to eliminate meat to lower their risk for heart disease, not knowing that pasture raised, grass fed animals, including cattle, provide us with meat that is nearly a 1:1 ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fats.

Unfortunately, 97% of all beef consumed in this country comes from large commercial farms that feed their cows toxic grains which causes this meat to be inflammatory. Another important test is called a fasting insulin. This test measures the amount of insulin (a hormone produced by your pancreas) the body needs in order to help prevent serum blood sugar levels from escalating too high.

Doctors will often rely on a fasting glucose or even a HgA1c (average blood sugar over 90 days) to measure a person’s risk for diabetes, but they don’t often run an insulin test unless a patient already has diabetes. What doctors cannot understand without running a fasting insulin is a person’s development of early diabetes or insulin resistance. This is where all the cells of the body become resistant or non-responsive to insulin’s attempt to lower blood sugar levels by driving glucose out of the serum and into the cells, so they can produce energy.

Optimally, fasting insulin levels should be less than five. When you start to see this level rise, despite a normal glucose or HgA1c test, it indicates you are becoming pre-diabetic which is a major contributor to heart disease and several other chronic illnesses including diabetes, obesity and Alzheimer’s. But you are not powerless in this fight against heart disease. Lifestyle, and nutritional choices are both significant ways to lower this risk.

Ask your doctor to run all three tests: the NMR lipid profile, Omega-6/Omega-3 ratio and a fasting insulin—especially if you feel that you could be at a greater risk for heart disease—to check for true genetic association, inflammation and/or pre-diabetes, all of which can be positively changed with diet and nutrition.

If your doctor is not familiar with these tests, or does not see the need for them, please reach out to my office or another functional medicine practitioner to receive these tests. Then together, you can create a plan to address the root causes and treat them naturally.

For more information and to contact Dr. Korman’s office, please call 941-629-6700 or visit DrLauraKorman.com.

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Tuning Athletic Performance:

Fixing the Glitches that Hold You Back

by Eric Winder, DC

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hat’s your glitch? Is it a shoulder that only twinges when you swim backstroke? A knee that is fine except when you’re cycling? A sore hip from the follow-through of a golf swing? Many people have minor physical aches and pains which are exacerbated by athletics. This can reduce activity and performance levels—or even force a hiatus from a beloved sport.

However, with a detailed assessment, the underlying problem can often be identified and resolved. I’m a fan of careful motion analysis with particular attention to the specific muscles and joints involved. Here are some examples to show what relief is possible with this kind of treatment protocol (names changed for privacy):

Swimming: Betty swam on a regular basis for years, but recently developed limiting pain in both shoulders. She only felt the pain while swimming or raising her arms high overhead. Another knowledgeable swimmer noticed that she used mostly shoulder joint movement to swim instead of a shoulder blade motion. The swimmer coached her to change to the stronger, safer method. This helped but did not resolve the pain.

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built-up restrictions in her fascia (connective tissue) due to years of incorrect swimming form, and those restrictions could still affect her even with the improved stroke. I asked her to demonstrate the motions of this incorrect stroke she had previously used. I detected too much contraction and strain in the infraspinatus muscle on the back of the shoulder blade.

Pressing into the muscle, the sensation of fascia restriction was obvious. We released the restriction on both sides with manual therapy, and as a result, Betty’s shoulder pain was greatly reduced.

Tina was swimming on her high school swim team when she came to my clinic with intense left shoulder pain whenever she swam. Asking her to recreate the motions of her swim stroke showed a problem that occurs in some competitive swimmers—rounded shoulders from only swimming forward strokes which builds the chest and low back muscles, but not the upper back. The round-shouldered posture that results causes narrowing of the space where one of the shoulder tendons runs between bones.

This makes it possible for the tendon to become pinched when reaching or swimming. Tina learned how to exercise to balance her muscles and stop the shoulder from rounding, and we treated her pectoral muscles for fascia restriction that made the rounding worse. Within four weeks, Tina was swimming without pain.

Tennis:

Jerry’s backhand had been causing him shoulder blade pain for about two months, with no apparent cause. He demonstrated his backhand motion for me, and it was clear he was over-rotating his back to compensate for a faulty rhomboid muscle (a muscle connecting the shoulder blade to the spine). Careful examination showed that restrictions in the fascia of some of his rib joints caused the rhomboid weakness.

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When these were released, the rhomboid was able to work correctly, and his backhand became smooth and pain-free.

Kim felt persistent soreness in her left hip after playing tennis, and she particularly noticed the pain after serving. On examination of her serving motion, there was a telltale shift in her posture with the downstroke, showing weakness of the psoas muscle that flexes the hip. The weakness was traced to fascia restrictions of the psoas and two other hip muscles, but the psoas became stronger after these were treated with manual therapy. Not only did Kim achieve pain relief, but her serve’s accuracy and speed also increased after treatment.

Pickleball:

Let’s examine the most common issue in pickleball—weak lower leg muscles. Pickleball demands ankle strength due to the quick, sudden changes in direction of motion on the court. Ankle sprains, tendinitis and Achilles tendon injuries are common.

Most of us don’t use our lower leg muscles much, so many people are not ready for the demands of pickleball.

Frank had to quit pickleball due to Achilles tendon pain that was aggravated by the sport. During his exam at the office, his ability to hold his ankle rigid while pressure was applied to the foot showed weakness in two directions. This was due to certain weak leg muscles. The weakness traced to restrictions in the fascia of the leg, thigh and lower back. Releasing these restrictions, in combination with exercises to stretch and strengthen his leg muscles, allowed Frank to resume pickleball without pain or worry about his tendon.

Golf:

Irene was still an avid golfer in her 80s, but after awhile, was able to control the alignment of the clubface as it struck the golf ball. Suddenly she was hitting the ball in all directions except for where she wanted it to land. She had no pain, but physical therapists found that her right shoulder was weak. However, these efforts to strengthen the shoulder made no change in her wild inaccuracy. When she was referred to my office, her exam included detailed assessment of her golf swing in slow motion.

It was apparent that weakness in the supraspinatus muscle affected her ability to

Dr. Eric Winder has 24 years in practice with a focus on pain relief and restoration of alignment and motion. He uses fascia release therapies, without forceful manipulation. For more information, visit Gentlebay.com.

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Bug Battle

How to Keep Mosquitoes at Bay

It’s no fun fending off uninvited airborne guests at the family cookout, but bloodthirsty bugs are an inevitable part of summer.

Mosquitoes aren’t just an annoyance; they can carry infectious diseases like West Nile and Zika viruses, so it’s important to know the best ways to keep them at bay.

Sprays containing the chemical DEET— developed by the U.S. Army after World War II and made commercially available in 1957—have long been the go-to option for mosquito repellent. DEET sprays came under scrutiny after isolated reports of seizures; these were subsequently dismissed as involving “off label” applications such as ingesting DEET (it’s best not to drink bug juice). DEET can occasionally cause a rash or skin irritation; however, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have both deemed DEET sprays as generally safe and effective for both adults and kids as young as two months.

DEET also breaks down quickly in the environment, posing minimal danger to wildlife.

For outdoor lovers seeking a more natural bug repellent, one formula performs as well as DEET at stopping mosquitoes and even better at repelling ticks: products containing oil of lemon eucalyptus extract, which contains the naturally occurring compound para-menthane-3,8-diol (PMD), a byproduct of the leaves of Corymbia citriodora tree. In a study published in the Journal of Insect Science in 2015, researchers from New Mexico State University found that it deterred mosquitoes for up to six hours, unlike largely ineffective candles, bracelets and ultrasonic devices.

The PMD compound differs from lemon-eucalyptus essential oil, so look specifically for repellents containing PMD, found at most outdoors sports stores and major retailers. Lemon-eucalyptus essential oil itself is also sometimes touted as a natural mosquito deterrent, but like other essential oils like clove or citronella, the limited protection it offers is short-lived, as their volatile compounds evaporate quickly. While DIY insect repellents made from essential oils smell wonderful and are easy to make, they can also irritate the skin at higher concentrations and in some cases, such as clove oil, be toxic to pets. Products containing essential oils are also not registered by the EPA, and therefore not tested for efficacy.

Products containing Picaridin, a chemical modeled on black pepper, also have proven to be as effective as DEET. Picaridin-based products are better at deterring mosquitoes from landing than DEET, and are less oily and strong-smelling.

The percentage of DEET or Picaridin in a product determines how long it protects, with higher concentrations providing longer protection with fewer reapplications. Those benefits taper off at 30 percent DEET and 20 percent Picaridin.

Covering up with long sleeves and spraying clothes, not just skin, with insect repellent will help keep skeeters at arm’s length and also help keep off ticks.

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control her shoulder position on the downswing. Connective tissue restrictions in the fascia of several shoulder and neck muscles were the culprits behind this weakness. Releasing these fascia restrictions restored Irene’s strength and control, and she then returned to hitting tee shots down the middle of the fairway.

Every “glitch” that causes performance issues for an athlete is unique to that person. Five people with pain from hitting a tennis backhand might have five completely different causes. For this reason, careful detective work is important. A detailed understanding of joint function and muscle anatomy is important for finding the cause of a problem, but that is not enough. Because each problem is unique, it is important to study the problem by watching the athlete in motion, to see which clues point to the source of the problem.

We cannot eliminate these toxins from our environment altogether, so we need to be smart to avoid excess exposure.

Parkinson’s Disease and Pesticides

by Dr. Fred Harvey, MD

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arkinson’s Disease (PD) is an illness that affects approximately one million Americans. It is a neurodegenerative, multi-system disease. This means that nerve damage affects the whole body. Its cause is unknown, but it results in damage to nerve cells or neurons in an area of the brain called the substantia nigra.

The neurons in this area make dopamine, and are called dopaminergic neurons.

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter, a chemical that signals between nerve cells. It is known to help with fluid movement, and is called the smile chemical because it helps us feel happiness. Lack of dopaminergic neurons results in the symptoms of PD. Early symptoms can include fatigue, loss of smell sensation, small handwriting, loss of facial expression, tremors at rest and muscle rigidity. As the disease progresses, more movement dysfunction occurs, and tremors worsen. Posture becomes more stooped, and steps become smaller and faster. Muscle rigidity can also impair daily functions.

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This degeneration is not limited to the dopamine nerve cells, however. With time other neurons are affected, and there is a decrease in available serotonin, adrenalin and acetylcholine. This results in more symptoms like depressed mood, cognitive impairment and sleep disorder. Although the cause is not clear, we know this process involves the interplay of genes with the environment.

Genes involved in processing toxins for removal from the body are critical in the development of this disorder. The interaction of toxins with cells that have poor genetic detoxification resources results in dysfunction of mitochondria, enzymes and increases oxidative stress and inflammation. These processes are responsible for degenerative disease. Many petrochemical toxins have been implicated, but the most substantial evidence suggests that organochlorine pesticides are among the worst offenders.

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weeds and cannabis. Many cannabis smokers were exposed in the 1970s and 1980s to paraquat because the Mexican government would spray the cannabis, but it would still find its way into consumer hands because the grower was not about to lose out on profits from this crop.

Atrazine, which is used extensively in Midwest and Southern agriculture, causes changes in fetal cells that appear to decrease the dopaminergic neurons and predispose to PD. 2,4-D is the chemical in Agent Orange that the VA recently added to list of PD causes that poisoned the military in Vietnam. 2,4-D is also being used here in the U.S. because weeds are evading Roundup. The chemicals in Roundup include glyphosate, a membrane destabilizer, which increases damage from the pesticides.

We cannot eliminate these toxins from our environment altogether, so we need to be smart to avoid excess exposure. Use the Environmental Working Group’s Dirty Dozen & Clean Fifteen Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce list to guide smart, low-pesticide choices. Drink two liters or more of filtered water daily. Exercise to sweat out toxins regularly. Use detoxification supports such as homeopathic Drainage drops, N-acetyl cysteine (NAC), alpha lipoid acid, milk thistle, CoQ10, probiotics, fiber, prebiotics, and methylated B vitamins for help in off-loading the toxins that are stored in fat cells.

The Harvey Center’s Nutripharmacy stocks these physician grade detox products.

Contact Supplement Specialist Alicia or any of my team to learn how to support your detoxification. Or call your Health & Nutrition questions into my “Ask the Doc” radio show each Monday on WMNF 88.5FM. The Harvey Center is located at 3982 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota. Telehealth and second

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and Chiropractic physician who has served the Southwest Florida area for more than 30 years, Dr. Korman is a resident authority on helping others achieve wellness in their bodies, as well as balance in their lives. I think you will find her insights and expertise in the Q&A below both informative and beneficial.

syndrome, bloating, food sensitivities, indigestion, leaky gut, eczema, psoriasis and chronic fatigue.

In addition, I have been an adviser in local “Biggest Loser” contests, and I’ve written a number of articles for the Charlotte Sun on various health related topics. I am also the founder of the INNATE28 and GEARED2bewell lifestyle programs. In my clinic, I work with patients who suffer from fibromyalgia or chronic shoulder, knee and lower back pain.

I use a natural, whole body approach when treating a patient with chronic pain or fatigue to address the metabolic or nutritional imbalances. I do this with state-of-the-art regenerative therapies such as a class IV deep tissue laser used by athletes to speed the recovery of injuries, by stimulating the mitochondria to produce energy and promote cellular regeneration.

I use decompression modalities for the neck or low back for patients with arthritis, stenosis or disc problems. I also offer another decompression modality for the knees as well—which I believe is the first of its kind— for patients with chronic or bone-on-bone knee pain who want an alternative to surgery.

My newest therapy is a Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF) machine which emits negative ions into the body to promote cellular “respiration,” or the intake of nutrients and release of toxins. This is like a battery charger for the body to help patients who suffer from chronic fatigue or toxic overload. It’s also FDA-approved to heal bone fractures.

Natural Awakenings: Would you start by summarizing your areas of expertise and what kinds of treatments or modalities your practice offers?

Dr. Laura Korman: I have been in private practice as a Chiropractic physician for almost 32 years, and I am one of only 300 physicians nationwide to earn a post-doctorate diplomate status from the American Clinical Board of Nutrition.

As a result of my own health challenges, I have in-depth experience treating women who suffer from thyroid issues such as Hashimoto’s, weight gain, irritable bowel

NA: What are the components of functional medicine, and how does this approach to wellness benefit the whole person, from the inside out?

Dr. Korman: I am trained in functional medicine which is different from traditional medicine in that it takes into account that illness does not exist in isolation or affect just one organ. Disease is systemic and impacts the entire body.

As such, functional medicine treatment does not repress the symptoms of a failing tissue or organ system. Rather, it looks at the patient as a whole with a unique set of

community spotlight

Time for a Recommitment to Balance and Wellness:

Q&A with Dr. Laura Korman

by Mary-Elizabeth Schurrer

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hether you’ve felt less energized or more exhausted than usual, gained some extra pounds you cannot seem to lose, or just noticed an overall decline in your well-being, these last two years have not been conducive to physical or mental health. But as these final months of 2021 round the corner, now is the ideal time to recommit to your own wellness goals.

This could mean you want to develop more nutritious eating habits, find relief from chronic pain or illness, learn how to manage stress and anxiety, or lose that stubborn quarantine weight. Whatever the case, health must be a priority in order to maintain your resilience for the next season ahead. That’s why for this month’s edition of The Community Spotlight, I wanted to hear from none other than Dr. Laura Korman, DC, DACBN. A functional medicine practitioner

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health-related circumstances. This unique “health blueprint” includes everything from inherited genetics, to learned lifestyle habits, nutritional intake, exercise, sleep patterns and stress management behaviors, as well as histories of infection and environmental toxic exposures.

The goal is to identify the root cause of illness before it becomes life-threatening. This is accomplished with functional medicine testing that goes beyond traditional annual blood tests. I usually request six to eight additional blood tests which are markers of a person’s inflammatory levels. Inflammation is known to be the driving root cause of all chronic illness.

I often run extensive urinary and stool tests as well to check for hidden infections and to determine if a patient has toxicities or nutrient deficiencies. I also test for autoimmune conditions and sensitivities to gluten or other foods that cause flare-ups to occur.

concerned about the extra weight they have gained and their subsequent inability to lose it. I explain to them that we’ve all been off our normal routines, so it can be difficult to regain control of our health.

Last fall, I ran my first free 5 Pound Challenge which I led participants through a five-day online program with simple daily nutrition and lifestyle instructions on how to quickly start losing their body fat and improving their health overall. This challenge includes interaction, support and accountability through a private Facebook group, as well as professional support from both myself and the rest of my team.

I also provide easy recipes, fun prizes and live Q&A sessions along the way. I plan to run these challenges on a periodic basis throughout the year. You can learn more information on my website, where you can also register for the next challenge.

NA: Will you share what the “5 Pound Challenge” that you developed entails, and how can our readers join this initiative if they want to?

Dr. Korman: In light of the stressful and unprecedented last couple of years we have all been through, several of my patients are

Dr. Laura Korman is a Doctor of Chiropractic and a Diplomate of the American Clinical Board of Nutrition. Her private functional medicine practice, the Korman Relief and Wellness Center, is located at 16954 Toledo Blade Blvd., Port Charlotte. To register for her next 5 Pound Challenge, visit DrLauraKorman.com.

For more immediate, personalized information or help, call 941-629-6700, and she can discuss how to create a treatment plan for you.

Mary-Elizabeth Schurrer is the Managing Editor of Natural Awakenings Sarasota–Manatee.

She also works as a freelance writer, blogger and social media marketer. Her personal blog HealthBeAHippie.Wordpress.com features tips for embracing an active, nutritious, balanced and empowered lifestyle.

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THINK YOURSELF HAPPY Seven Ways to Change Your Mind and Be Happier

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hat is happiness? Aristotle pondered it, our country’s founders encouraged its pursuit, but only now— thanks to the thriving field of Positive Psychology—have we learned more precisely how to attain and sustain it. In thousands of studies in the last two decades, researchers have watched babies share crackers, put Tibetan monks in brain scanners, asked college students to do kind deeds and explored databases, among other strategies. A major finding has emerged: Happiness is, to a great degree, in our own hands—or more exactly, our own minds.

“You get to choose,” says trailblazing researcher Barbara Fredrickson, author of Positivity and Love 2.0 and a professor at the University of North Carolina. “No matter where your river of emotions flows today, over time and with continued effort and attention, you can change its course and location to live a happier, more positive life.” Using advanced brain imaging technology, neuroscientists and psychologists have discovered that the brain is “plastic” and malleable. When we change our thinking and actions in positive ways, brain neurons start rewiring themselves to make newfound happiness settle in, especially if our practices are repetitive.

“Interestingly, changes can start quite quickly,” says neuroscientist Andrew Newberg, who has authored 10 books on the brain, emotions and spirituality, including Words Can Change

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Your Brain. “For those changes to become more fully ingrained, it can take a few months, but it does not necessarily require hours a day for many years.”

A change in thinking shifted the behavior and life of John Peterson, a sales manager at a major West Coast auto retailer and editor of SafeDriveGear.com. “I was unhappy and miserable, so I decided to give gratitude a shot,” he recalls. “It was mechanical to start, but the reactions I got turned into a domino effect.” Instead of giving cursory thanks, he praised a co-worker’s kindness in handing him a daily cup of coffee; now they chat about their families. Instead of “keeping myself to myself,” he offered to help a neighbor he barely knew to clean gutters; now they’re “barbecue besties,” he says, adding, “I was kind of blown away at the incredible effect gratitude had on my life, both in improving my mental health and boosting my relationships. It was a real revelation to me!”

Positive psychologists offer two major approaches: adopting habits that encourage happiness and clearing away the mental debris that blocks it. Many books and websites offer a wide range of theories, techniques and tips. “The most effective practices for you are the ones that you enjoy and are willing to do more often,” says Tchiki Davis, Ph.D., a Psychology Today blogger and founder of The Berkeley Well-Being Institute. The following are research-based methods to enhance happiness:

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Aim for a three-to-one ratio of positive to negative experiences

The difference between languishing and flourishing, says Fredrickson in her book Positivity, is constructing a life in which heartfelt positive experiences outnumber the negatives by three to one. Positive experiences that flow from feelings such as gratitude, serenity, hope, awe and love can be as simple as exchanging smiles with a passerby, patting a friend on the back, joking with a cashier, picking up something that someone has dropped or planting a kiss on a son’s head. She emphasizes that the experiences must be authentic and heartfelt: acting “Pollyanna-ish” out of habit or pasting on a smile can actually make us feel worse, and positivity can turn toxic if it’s relentlessly turned on 100 percent of the time.

“True happiness is not rigid and unchanging,” she says.

When it comes to marriage, five positive interactions for every negative one is the “magic ratio” that makes it happy and stable, according to studies by renowned relationship psychologist John Gottman, author of What Makes Love Last. “Successful longterm relationships are created through small words, small gestures and small acts,” he writes.

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Flip negativity by reframing experiences

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Defuse the inner critic with caring self-talk

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Positive reframing involves shifting misery-making thinking to see the positive side of any situation. Canadian researchers reported in a 340-person survey at APA PsycNet that during the pandemic, reframing was the most effective mental health strategy; people practicing it gradually felt better, while people that vented, distracted themselves or disengaged from others fared worse.

Reframing strategies include viewing a problem as a challenge, a learning opportunity or a way to help others; finding the higher purpose or divine order in a bad situation; exploring what the unexpected benefits might be; and finding humor in a situation.

Berating ourselves for our shortcomings is a sure route to suffering, but applying self-compassion powerfully lowers the volume.

It involves three elements: treating ourselves as kindly as we would a dear friend; realizing that making mistakes is intrinsically human so we’re not alone; and non-judgmentally facing our emotions without denying or indulging them, according to its major theorist, psychologist Kristin Neff, author of Self-Compassion: Stop Beating Yourself Up and Leave Insecurity Behind. Numerous studies show that people that practice self-compassion have less self-doubt and fewer negative thoughts, are less likely to feel anxious or depressed, enjoy better health and relationships and are more resilient and motivated to change.

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Clear away pain by questioning assumptions

Of our estimated 12,000 to 60,000 thoughts per day, about 80 percent are negative and 95 percent are repetitive, says the National

Science Foundation. Those noisy mental loops dampen our spirits by repetitively telling us that something regretful should not have happened in the past or is going to happen to blight the future.

Few worries have real credence: A Cornell University study found that 85 percent of what people worry about never happens. Of the 15 percent of worries that did happen, 79 percent of people found they handled the problem better than they had expected or that they learned a valuable lesson from it. Cognitive behavioral therapists help clients to examine those beliefs and assumptions, challenge the dysfunctional ones and try out different interpretations to uncover the truth.

Victor Blue, a Tampa transportation engineer, examined his difficult relationship with a tyrannical father by asking himself two questions that spiritual teacher and author Byron Katie suggests applying to any painful thought: “Is it true? Can you absolutely know it’s true?” Self-inquiring deeply, Blue realized he had a distorted view: His father had in fact loved him, but had lacked the capacity to show it with warmth or tenderness. “My father started with very little and saw a tough world and treated everyone tough,” he says. “And I came to realize that yes, I am able to father myself.”

the heart by 5Open deepening gratitude

Perhaps the most popular and direct approach to happiness is gratitude. Research shows that feeling and expressing thankfulness significantly boosts emotional well-being, makes us feel more connected and generous to others, and improves health and sleep quality. In one study, writing a few sentences of gratitude once per week for 10 weeks increased optimism and hope in participants; they even exercised more and had fewer doctor visits than those writing about aggravations. Writing a thankyou letter to someone we haven’t appreciated enough in the past can induce a sense of well-being that lasts for at least six months, a University of Pennsylvania study found.

the noisy mind with meditation, 6 Quiet prayer and mindfulness

Using functional magnetic resonance imaging, Newberg and other neuroscientists studied meditating Buddhist monks, prayerful Catholic nuns and mindfulness meditators. They found that each practice has its own distinctive pattern of brain activity, yet all three deactivate the brain regions that underlie mind chatter. That “default mode network” is constantly ruminating, nagging and making sure we avoid trouble. Sustained spiritual practices gradually turn down its everyday volume, which may explain in part the well-documented link between spiritual practices and well-being.

Even brief meditations can have a quieting effect, counsels New York City psychologist and mindfulness teacher Loch Kelly, author of Shift into August 2021

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Freedom. In a quiet moment, he suggests, “Ask yourself, ‘What is here right now if there is no problem to solve?’”

up others with 7 Lift a positive outlook

The more we give with a full heart, the more happiness we experience, studies show—and the benefits radiate far beyond ourselves. Following nearly 5,000 people over 20 years, Harvard researchers found that one person’s happiness triggers a chain reaction up to three degrees away, lifting the spirits not only of friends, but friends’ friends, and their friends’ friends’ friends. Effects can last up to one year. It’s a vital way to help the world, says Fredrickson. “The happiness that you experience together with others has ripple effects, both biological and behavioral, that make whole communities healthier.”

Health writer Ronica O’Hara can be reached at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

Well-Being Basics Besides using mental strategies, choosing happiness involves taking daily actions that enhance our well-being, as studies demonstrate.

Eat a happy-making diet A gut-wisdom axis may exist. People with a greater diversity of the gut microbiome— the mark of a healthy diet—had higher levels of wisdom, compassion and social support, and lower levels of loneliness than people with less diverse microbiomes, University of California San Diego scientists reported in Frontiers in Psychiatry. A study of 12,000 Australians found that the more they increased their fruit and vegetable intake over a seven-year period, the happier and more satisfied with life they became. Eating eight servings a day was as happiness-producing as going from being unemployed to employed.

Exercise even a little Whether it’s lunges or sun salutations, movement lifts us up. In a review of 23 published studies involving half a million people published in The Journal of Happiness Studies, University of Michigan researchers found strong evidence that any kind of exercise increases happiness; even as little as 10 minutes a day raises spirits. People that exercise at least 30 minutes on most days are about 30 percent happier than those that don’t exercise.

Go for the doze Surveys show that getting enough sleep is the most influential factor in how people rate their daily mood, with good sleepers more likely to rate their life as happier overall. A University of California, Berkeley, study found that inadequate sleep makes our brains 60 percent more reactive to negative stimuli; in other words, being tired makes us grouchy.

Love a lot A landmark study that began in 1938 and followed 724 Harvard students and working-class Boston youth for 80 years found that fame and achievements didn’t make them truly happy—warm, loving relationships with their family, friends and community did. In a 2020 study, Pennsylvania State University researchers found that simply becoming aware of daily experiences of “felt love”, defined as “micro-moments when you experience resonance with someone,” increases those heartwarming episodes and improves well-being.

Do good deeds Performing five acts of kindness one day a week, such as helping a friend with a task, writing a thank-you email or donating blood, had a more powerful and long-lasting effect on college students’ happiness than spreading five good deeds over a week, reports University of California, Riverside, researchers. A four-year study of 13,000 retirees found that those volunteering more than two hours per week were happier, more optimistic and less lonely and depressed than people that never volunteered.

Be nurtured by nature After walking in a natural setting, people ruminated less and showed increased activity in the subgenual prefrontal cortex, an area of the brain that lowers depression and anxiety, Stanford researchers found. In one study, people watching five minutes of Planet Earth felt 46 percent more awe and 31 percent more gratitude than people watching the news or a comedy show. Biological diversity also matters: European scientists found that an additional 10 percent of bird species in an area increases residents’ life enjoyment as much as a 10 percent increase in their income.

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unconscious patterns that no longer serve them, and integrate their fragmented areas of perception back into Unity Consciousness.

NA: What is your philosophical approach?

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Natural Awakenings: What services do you offer?

Danielle Kort: I offer one-on-one spiritual coaching and counseling (online and in-person), group spiritual coaching and counseling (online and in-person), creative and transformational retreats (in-person), and classes on spiritual awakening (online).

NA: What are your areas of expertise?

Kort: I guide my clients out of fear, anxiety, regret, self-doubt, unworthiness or depression and into a space of pure presence, love and well-being. I work with the Laws of the Universe to attract the heart’s deepest desires and help clients find clarity in their passions and soul purpose in order to leverage these into a career, identify

Kort: I am a transformational life coach who guides and assists clients through unconscious, fear-based beliefs or realities into pure presence where everything is possible. I also lead an extraordinary personal life that is ripe with fun, magic and possibility.

But I can tell you that it wasn’t always like that for me and I’ve tread deep and dark waters to reach where I am today. When I was 12 years old, drowning in deep depression, I almost took my own life because I couldn’t understand my purpose or place in this world. Then as a young woman, I dated men and hung out with “mean girls” who treated me poorly and had me questioning my value left and right.

Working in the corporate world, I also exhausted myself in an effort to conform to fashion industry expectations. I worked long, difficult hours and tried to dress the part on a shoe-sitting salary.

In my mid-twenties, I was burned out and ready for a change.

While it had been quite some time since I had “talked to God,” I surrendered my doubts and asked the Universe for help, and from there, I was led on a deep inner journey.

Life revealed to me that this pain I had endured was because I tried to “earn” my worth, and my lack of true self-love kept me in harsh situations. I peeled back completely from those old habits of perceiving, and as I started to work with shamans, coaches and my own inner guidance, I’ve undergone a massive transformation from within.

Fast forward 10 years to the present, and my life (more often than not) feels like a heavenly, lucid dream. Establishing an experience of deep inner peace, self-love and creative expression allows me to reflect this to my clients, as we grow and evolve together.

Since facing my own shadows, trials and tribulations, I have deep empathy and reverence for what my clients bring forward, and are ready to transform.

From inner child work to parts integration to conscious manifestation, each session I have with my clients brings them into further alignment with their fullest expression and creative capacities. What I’ve come to realize is that it doesn’t matter who you are, we all need assistance sometimes, and the way to access that love and support is to ask.

NA: What COVID protocols do you have in place?

Kort: Client sessions are offered on Zoom video conferencing or over the phone. I do meet with clients in-person for the first session (upon their request), and our retreats also take place in-person. However, if you don’t feel comfortable with in-person contact at this time, I recommend booking an online session.

For more information on Danielle Kort’s coaching services and to schedule a session with her, email Danielle@DanielleKort.com or visit DanielleKort.com.

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Pollinator-Friendly Yards Gardening for Wildlife with Native Plants

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or some people, perfectly mowed lawns without a trace of a weed or an insect makes them proud, but they may not realize that this method of gardening and landscaping could be harming the local ecosystem and the important pollinators that we rely on to keep food and flowers reproducing.

Pollinators are the creatures that move pollen grains from the male anther of one plant to the female stigma of another, thereby helping plants to produce seeds

for the next generation.

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nearly 75 percent of our crops, including chocolate and coffee. Without pollinators, say biologists, neither the human race nor the Earth’s ecosystems would survive.

Like many species, some pollinators are showing steady population declines, attributed in part to habitat loss and exposure to pesticides. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports that grassy lawns occupy almost 2 percent of the total U.S. land mass, making grass the single largest irrigated crop in the country, which is why the way that people garden and maintain their landscapes can either harm or help pollinators.

Many people spending more time at home last year due to the pandemic did more gardening and maintaining of their own landscapes, often without realizing the significance and impact of their activities. “Now, for the first time in its history, gardening has taken on a role that transcends the needs of the gardener.

Like it or not, gardeners have become important players in the management of our nation’s wildlife,” writes Douglas Tallamy, an agriculture and natural resources professor at the University of Delaware, in his book Bringing Nature Home.

“Bees are what comes to mind when most people think of pollinators, but pollinators include many other species, including some flies, moths, butterflies, wasps and beetles, as well as bats, hummingbirds and even a few mammals,” says

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David Mizejewski, a naturalist with the National Wildlife Federation. Fortunately, the same principles that make home landscapes more inviting to pollinators also make it safer and friendlier for a wide variety of wildlife.

Rethink the Perfect Landscape “One of the main dangers for pollinators is loss of appropriate habitat,” says Andre Kessler, an ecology and evolutionary biology professor at Cornell University. “To help them, give up your idea of the perfect, manicured landscape and aim to restore their preferred habitat.” Kessler suggests leaving part of a landscape a bit untidy by including native plants and mowing less often. “An island of native vegetation usually provides flowering plants year-round and, similarly important, nesting sites for native bees,” he says.

Tallamy advocates halving the total amount of space devoted to lawns in the continental U.S.—reducing water, pesticide and fertilizer use—and replacing grass with plants that sustain more animal life. Leave the leaves, sticks and debris, says Mizejewski. “Many species rely on leaf litter for food, shelter and nesting material. Many moth and butterfly caterpillars overwinter in fallen leaves before emerging in spring.”

Choose Appropriate Plantings

With so many different species of pollina-

tors across the diverse terrain of America, few plants work for all locales. Most experts believe the best option is choosing native plants. The Pollinator Partnership (Pollinator.org) lists plants for each zone

by ZIP code, as well as the pollinators they attract. There are also native plant societies in many areas that offer specific recommendations.

Eliminate the Chemicals “Probably the most important thing the home gardener can do to overcome the pollinator and broader biodiversity crisis is to avoid using any pesticides,” says Kessler. “The uncontrolled use of insecticides and herbicides is the major reason for the dramatic loss of insect life in general and most other organisms depending on those insects.”

“It is now within the power of individual gardeners to do something that we all dream of doing: to make a difference,” Tallamy writes. “In this case, the difference will be to the future of biodiversity, to the native plants and animals of North America, and the ecosystems that sustain them.”

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Preserving the Harvest Classic Ways to Store Garden Bounty All Year

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hether gardening, purchasing at farmers’ markets or ordering from a community supported agriculture farm, preservation techniques capture the bounty of the harvest and ensure availability of fresh flavors year-round.

Dehydrating “Dehydrating machines can be purchased for about $50, but an oven that goes down to a temperature of 150 or less will work,” says Brekke Bounds, educator at City Grange, a garden center in Chicago. Before dehydrating, consider the end use. Peaches or cherries can be cut into bite-size pieces. Roma or cherry tomatoes, sliced or cut in half and dried, can go in winter soups and stews. “Apple chips are super-easy,” Bounds says. “Core and slice with a mandoline, dunk in a lemon solution, sprinkle with cinnamon, dehydrate and store in an airtight jar.”

Foods can be seasoned or marinated before drying. “We make zucchini bacon for vegan BLTs,” says Anthony Damiano, chef proprietor at Counter Culture restaurant, in Vero Beach, Florida. Dried herbs chopped in a food processor can be stored in airtight containers and used up to a year later as flavorful salad toppings or soup mixes.

Canning “One of my go-to methods is water bath canning,” says Emily Paster, author of The Joys of Jewish Preserving. “It’s a really safe and effective method of home preservation for high-acid foods. Certain kinds of microorganisms, most specifically botulism, can’t live in a high-acid environment.” Fruits that go into jams and jellies are typically acidic enough, but levels can be increased with lemon juice. Vegetable pickles become acidic through the addition of vinegar. Heat-sealed jars are shelf-stable if the seals remain intact.

Paul Fehribach, chef and co-owner of Big Jones, a restaurant in Chicago, gives canning

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tips in The Big Jones Cookbook. For pickles and preserves, he recommends using a simple canning kit with a tool to lift jars in and out of boiling water, a jar rack that sits in the bottom of a stock pot and Mason jars with new canning lids to hold the food.

Both Paster and Fehribach suggest using professionally tested recipes. “Go to a reliable source, whether it’s a cookbook or a website, because there are some food safety issues. Recipes have been calibrated to have the right ratio of water and vinegar to vegetables to ensure it’s acidic enough,” says Paster. “Pickles are a great place to begin because they’re really hard to mess up.”

Refrigerator Pickling

The pickling process can be done without water bath canning, but the jars must remain refrigerated. The fun is in the quickness and variability of the recipes.

Beyond traditional cucumber pickles, excellent pickles can be made with green beans, carrots, onions, cauliflower and green tomatoes. Brine can be dill, spicy or sweet. Damiano makes refrigerator pickles with a variety of local organic produce, including radishes, okra and other vegetables. The pickles are great for eating and can be used in salads and recipes like plant-based tostadas.

Fermenting “Fermentation is an essential part of how people everywhere make effective use of food resources,” says Sandor Ellix Katz, fermentation revivalist in Liberty, Tennessee, and author of The Art of Fermentation.

“Fermentation produces alcohol, helps preserve food by producing acids and makes foods more digestible, more nutritious, more delicious and sometimes less toxic.”

Cultures around the world developed fermentation techniques as a practical method to prevent food decomposition.

Studies show that fermented foods and beverages provide beneficial probiotics to the gut microbiome. Anyone can give fermentation a try with ordinary kitchen tools—a knife, cutting board, mixing bowl and a jar. “Certain ferments, such as yogurt or tempeh, require specific temperature ranges,” advises Katz.

Cold Storage

Many fruits and vegetables freeze well, but a basement or backyard root cellar is a no-electricity, cold storage method. Items that store well in a root cellar include most root crops and firm fruits like apples and pears. “Root cellars use the natural, cool, moist conditions underground for fruit and vegetable storage. Earth-sheltered options work best for cooler climates where the ground temp is naturally cooler,” says Laurie Neverman in Denmark, Wisconsin, creator of CommonSenseHome.com. Those with no outdoor spot or cold basement room can still use cold storage. “Some crops like onions, garlic, potatoes, winter squash, apples and carrots keep well in dark, dry, cool room temperatures of about 55 degrees,” says Neverman.

Food preservation methods extend the blessings of the harvest. A little preparation now will provide edible delights for months to come.

Julie Peterson writes from rural Wisconsin.

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Cut up cabbage, radishes and carrots. (Add in other vegetables as an option.) Mix vegetables together and move them into fermentation vessel. Cover vegetables with brine.

Use a fermentation weight or plate with a heavy object to weigh the vegetables down and keep them below the brine. (Mix more brine if needed to make sure vegetables are completely submerged.) Put a cloth over the fermentation vessel and wait for vegetables to soften (a few hours or overnight).

Drain the brine from the vegetables, reserving it. Give the vegetables a taste. They should be salty, but not too salty. Sprinkle on additional salt, if needed, and mix; rinse if too salty.

Mix the onion, garlic, chilies and ginger into the drained vegetables and blend well. Pack the vegetable mix into the fermentation vessel. Use the fermentation weight or plate to press it down until the brine covers the kimchi-in-progress. Add a little brine back, if needed, to make sure the vegetables are completely covered.

Cover the fermentation vessel with a cloth and leave it on the counter for about a week. Taste test to check the fermentation.

When happy with the flavor, the kimchi is done. Store in the refrigerator in a glass container to stop the fermentation.

Recipe by Laurie Neverman at CommonSenseHome.com.

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

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Water Sports for a Total Body Workout Cool Ways to Stay Fit this Summer

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hether it’s adrenaline-fueled kiteboarding or peaceful paddle boarding, getting active in the water helps to improve bone density, elevates mood and engages major muscle groups without stressing the joints. The highlight of a vacation might be rafting down a river, surfing at sunset or waterskiing on a mountain lake. Whether done regularly or occasionally, water sports offer a good workout disguised as play. While some water sports require a higher level of fitness, most are beginner-friendly and only require the willingness to try something new.

Core Adventures “Many lifelong skiers call waterskiing the fountain of youth.

My friends who are in their 70s, 80s and even 90s that still ski are living proof,” says pro water skier Corey Vaughn, owner of Bum Pass Water Ski Club, in Bumpass, Virginia. “Waterskiing is one of the best total body workouts on the planet, yet you are having so much fun it never feels like a workout.”

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way more than it would with other sports, and you’ll definitely notice the internal strength.” Based in Moab, Utah, Zollinger says that in only one week, paddling and kayaking produce noticeably more tone in the triceps and biceps, adding, “If you row boats, you’ll see the traps, shoulders and back muscles develop.”

Stand up paddle board (SUP) yoga on the water, although seemingly placid, challenges the abdominals and cultivates balance. Christy Naida Linson, yoga instructor and owner of Prana Yoga Center and Aligned Flow Floating Studio, in Denville, New Jersey, says, “Paddling is excellent exercise for the core, back, shoulders, arms and legs. Postures are done in relationship to the current of the water and recruit many of the smaller stabilizing muscles.”

Getting the Feet Wet SUP yoga is accessible to both new and experienced students that can swim and are comfortable in the water. All postures can be modified to be done in positions lower to the board, such as kneeling, to make balancing easier. “A typical class is 90 minutes long and begins with instruction on land. We go through paddle strokes and safety, how to get onto the board kneeling,

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transition to standing when feeling stable, paddle and stop,” says Linson. “The worst thing that happens if you lose your balance is that you go for a little swim!”

Fitness requirements for river rafting can vary, depending on the type of trip and location. “Usually a couple months of ‘stair-stepper’ and some squats and lunges will do the trick,” says Zollinger. When it comes to gear, commercial trips offer the most freedom, especially for beginners, she says. “Normally, commercial trips pack all the gear that you need for basic camping, and all you have to bring is your personal gear like clothes, toiletries, etc.”

Waterskiing can be a challenge, but learning is easier with proper instruction, optimal equipment, an experienced, skilled boat driver and positive encouragement. “People tell me about Uncle Fred just throwing them behind the boat with a couple of old skis, telling them to hang on tight and then gunning the boat. This is not what I would consider best practices,” says Vaughn. A typical lesson lasts about 30 minutes, involves six to eight passes up and down the lake and includes technical guidance on body positions and timing.

For optimal waterskiing, Vaughn prefers private lakes to avoid interruption in the rhythmic flow of skiing that can occur on busier lakes or bodies of saltwater due to boat traffic, winds, tides and currents.

Vaughn marvels when everything comes together; “There is nothing quite like the smile of a first-time skier when they get up [on their skis] and realize they are gliding across the water.”

In the end, water sports are all about embracing possibilities.“It is a genuine joy to see people who may be new or doubt their ability come away feeling empowered,” says Linson.

Zollinger passes on wisdom about time on the water. “The river continuously teaches me to be in the flow and appreciating the little things.”

smile makes the brain happy. As it turns out, it doesn’t matter if we smile at first because we’re genuinely happy or if we simply fake a smile. The brain doesn’t know the difference.

When we are happy, we naturally smile. But research has shown that the act of smiling can also induce happiness. It happens because the muscles required to lift the mouth into the shape of a smile are connected to nerves that send signals to the brain.

Once the brain gets the message that a smile is happening, it releases dopamine, endorphins and serotonin throughout the body. These feel-good chemicals make us feel less stressed, less pain and happier, which can

effortlessly transform a fake smile into a genuine one.

Platitudes through the ages have urged us to “Turn that frown upside down” and “Put on a happy face.” In 1872, Charles Darwin hypothesized that facial feedback could alter emotions and, ever since, the topic of smiling and mood has been a subject of discussion and research. Whether or not forced smiles can have a strong enough impact on our state of mind to effectively boost overall mental health is still being debated, with some research indicating that “false” smiles can lower mood if used continuously to avoid expressing certain feelings; however, there are several more positive aspects of smiling to take into consideration.

Smiling is contagious. Seeing other people smile stimulates our mirror neurons, which discharge; they discharge similarly whether we’re doing an action or observing someone else do it. So, being around smiling people, seeing them smile, affects our brains as if we were doing the smiling.

Smiling also provides the health benefits of reduced anxiety and lowers both blood pressure and heart rate. Over the long haul, these attributes add up to improved cardiovascular health and a measurable reduction in risk for stroke.

Get more smile time by working these muscles at every opportunity. Fake it if you must until it comes naturally, watch funny shows, spend time with cheery people and when things are looking down, grin and bear it. You might just feel better right away, and better long-term health is certainly something to smile about.

Julie Peterson is a Random Acts of Kindness activist (RAKtivist.com) and an advisor for Kindness Bank, a nonprofit invested in improving community health and well-being.

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by Ronica O’Hara are needing support or are feeling overwhelmed or concerned, they can always talk to you to work through the issue together,” she says.

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“Families indeed have had a rough time in the pandemic, resulting in increased food insecurity, weakened social skills, splintered attention spans due to constant multitasking and arguments over screen time, yet many families also feel that they grew closer together as they coped with the adversity,” says Jenifer Joy Madden, author of How To Be a Durable Human.

As we wave our children off to classes, we can draw on those hard-won, deeper ties by taking steps to ensure our children’s health and well-being. Here are some suggested strategies:

Hold a family sit-down Meet as a group to talk about schedules and logistics to make sure everyone’s commitments will work together, recommends Erika Beckles Camez, Ph.D., a licensed family therapist in Temecula, California. “Talk as a family about how everyone feels about going back to school and intentionally tell your student that throughout the year if they 34

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“During the summer, bedtime tends to creep later and later. Two weeks before school starts, begin to reset bedtime by reversing the creep by 15 minutes every few nights,” suggests Amber Trueblood, a licensed marriage and family therapist in Culver City, California, and author of Stretch Marks. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children 6 to 12 years of age sleep nine to 12 hours a night and teenagers 13 to 18 sleep eight to 10 hours. Getting enough sleep, it advises, leads to “improved attention, behavior, learning, memory, emotional regulation, quality of life, and mental and physical health.” Sleep experts recommend not allowing kids to be on device screens beginning an hour before bedtime, and perhaps storing devices in another room.

Buoy them with breakfast According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, children that eat a complete breakfast have been shown to work faster, make fewer math mistakes and show improved concentration, alertness, comprehension and memory. “Get in the habit of a healthy breakfast that contains a mix of lean proteins, healthy fats and unrefined carbohydrates and fiber,” advises Amy

Children need healthy, whole-food, nutritious snacks after school to fuel both their bodies and their brain.

Spindel, a functional holistic nutritionist in Plano, Texas. “That might be something like eggs scrambled with spinach in olive oil; a smoothie with greens, coconut milk, nut butter, cherries and steamed cauliflower; or a small bowl of steel-cut oatmeal with berries and almond butter alongside some turkey sausage. These types of combinations help promote stable blood sugar until lunchtime, which means your child will be able to focus on learning and social interactions instead of their tummies.”

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Satisfy them with healthy snacks There’s a metabolic reason students head straight for the fridge when they get home—but it’s best if they can’t grab sweets.

“Children need healthy, whole-food, nutritious snacks after school to fuel both their bodies and their brain,” says Uma Naidoo, M.D., a Harvard-based nutritional psychiatrist, professional chef and author of This Is Your Brain on Food. To support optimal brain development and help lower kids’ anxiety and hyperactivity levels, she suggests snacks rich in omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins A, B12 and D, and iron and folate, such as: “Fries” cooked in an air fryer to crisp up zucchini, carrots or green beans ■ Veggie dips or hummus made with chickpeas, carrots, beets or spinach ■ Almond butter on celery sticks, or seed butter for dipping sweet peppers or apple slices ■ Homemade fish sticks made by heating salmon pieces in an air fryer ■ Granola that includes walnuts, chia seeds and flax seeds

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Take allergy precautions About one in 14 U.S. children has a food allergy. Anisha Angella, an early childhood specialist and author of Easing Allergy Anxiety in Children, recommends taking special precautions with an allergy-prone child, including frequent handwashing; carrying an EpiPen for sudden, severe reactions that require an epinephrine injection; and not sharing foods. “Connect with their teachers,” she advises. “They want to help in any way, too. When a child sees an adult that supports their allergy safety in all environments, they feel comfortable, and that lessens anxiety.”

“Readjusting from the pandemic will take patience and perseverance on the part of parents,” says Madden. “Having the family start simple wellness habits can help.”

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iring a life coach can be an empowering decision for people that want to understand themselves better and lead fulfilled lives. Coaches may specialize in distinct topics like business, parenting or weight loss, but, “It’s all life coaching,” says Patrick Williams, a master certified coach by the International Coach Federation, licensed psychologist and founder of the Institute for Life Coach Training. “If I hire a specialist like a wellness coach, I assume they’re going to know something about wellness, but I’m not hiring a consultant to tell me what I should do in diet and exercise. I want to be coached in living a more well life.”

According to master certified coach Fran Fisher, with 30 years of experience, “Life coaching is a safe environment or sacred space of unconditional love and acceptance where learning, growth and transformation naturally occur. It’s a partnership of two experts. The client is the expert of the content: who they are, what’s important to them and what they believe, think and feel. The coach is the expert of the process.

They’ve been specially trained to help the client access their deeper wisdom and make better choices that align with who they are.”

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Martha Beck, Ph.D., a Harvard-trained sociologist, renowned coach and bestselling author of The Way of Integrity, says, “Most problems can be resolved by simply talking to someone who is willing to listen compassionately and deeply to whatever is going on in their lives and to give them good feedback. A coach will get you to high levels of happiness, self-fulfillment and self-expression. Unlike therapists, coaches don’t deal with the mentally ill.

They deal with the mentally well who want to maximize their performance.”

“A coach helps you think and say and dream of things you hadn’t thought before,” says Williams. “I can advise myself all day long, but as soon as I have a conversation with a trained coach, I hear myself differently. I get new ideas, and that motivates me to make change. The value may come monetarily. It may improve someone’s busi-

Life coaching is a safe environment or sacred space of unconditional love and acceptance where learning, growth and transformation naturally occur. ness or money decisions, but it also may come in how you live your life. There may be value in having less stress, more time, more fun. Anybody who is motivated to make a change or maybe is in the midst of change and they don’t know what to do; that’s who benefits from coaching.”

Limiting Beliefs and Turtle Steps According to Beck, one of the most common issues a coach must address is their clients’ limiting beliefs. “It’s about freeing yourself from beliefs that are preventing you from moving forward or convincing you that you can’t have what you want, so you never try,” says Beck. “There’s something in your behavior that’s not allowing you to move forward. Let’s find the behavior, figure out why you’re doing it and change that belief. It’s good old-fashioned problem solving in partnership with the client.”

Beck’s favorite tool for making changes is what she calls one-degree turns, or turtle steps, defined as the smallest steps you can take toward a goal. “Research shows that large steps tend to get discouraging,” she notes. “We could do them at the beginning of a really passionate, goal-seeking time, but we almost never sustain

it. If we go in tiny steps toward what we really believe and what we really want, we get there. The tortoise wins the race.”

Achieving Goals and Feeling Free

When it comes to setting and achieving goals, coaches have different approaches. Williams, for example, considers himself an accountability partner. “I won’t punish you if you don’t achieve your goals,” he says. “If you report progress, we celebrate and talk about what’s next. If you say, ‘I didn’t get it done,’ then we talk about what got in the way, what needs to change. We never make the client wrong. It’s what’s true for you.”

For Beck, goals take a back seat. “My clients tend to give me goals that are culturally based on what they think they should do.

People move forward much more rapidly when you don’t hold them to a goal. When they have permission to do whatever they want, they actually start doing the things that all the goal setting in the world won’t allow them to do. We have such a strong response to freedom. When we feel like we’re forcing ourselves to do something, we won’t do it because it’s not free. When we’re free, we do the things that are best for us.”

For more information, visit DrPatWilliams.com, FranFisherCoach. com and MarthaBeck.com.

Sandra Yeyati, J.D., is a professional writer. Reach her at SandraYeyati@gmail.com.

Finding the Right Coach The search for a coach often begins online to check credentials, training and experience, and to understand the coach’s approach and personality. “Trust your gut,” says renowned coach and author Martha Beck. “See how you feel when you’re looking at somebody’s website or when you email them and get a response.”

Master certified coach Patrick Williams recommends asking for referrals from friends or through the International Coaching Federation (CoachingFederation.org) and the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCCGlobal.org). “A coach should have some level of certification. You want to ask about their training and how long they’ve been coaching,” he says.

Most experts recommend interviewing at least three coaches.

Many offer a free, 30-minute sample session. “There has to be a feeling of safety and rapport with that person. You want to feel seen and heard,” says master certified coach Fran Fisher.

“Any coach worth their salt will help you find out that you already know your path through life, so although you may feel challenged by this person, you should also feel excited, like this could set you free. If a coach gives you a list of things that will never fail you, and it doesn’t feel like freedom to you, and you don’t feel like your real self, find someone else,” Beck says.

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long, healthy life for our animal companions depends on them having resilient immune systems that can resist disease. While supporting a dog’s immunity during illness is vital, it’s also important to help it maintain natural defenses when well to help stave off disease. Adopting all five of these suggestions will help promote optimal wellness.

1Minimize vaccines

Vaccinations can help prevent disease when the immune system responds appropriately to such treatments. However, when dogs are over-vaccinated, improper immune responses can cause immediate allergic reactions or chronic problems such as autoimmune disorders and even cancer. A simple and inexpensive blood antibody test called a titer can determine if and when a dog may require a vaccine after completing the first adult booster vaccination visit. Dogs with serious and chronic immune disorders should never be vaccinated.

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Minimize chemicals and medications

Overuse and misuse of chemicals and conventional medications can harm a dog’s body in numerous ways, including causing adverse effects on the immune system. Whenever a chemical product such as a flea preventive or conventional medication like a steroid or antibiotic is needed, we should ask two important questions. First, whether there is a safer, natural alternative to use—there usually is. Secondly, what the lowest dose is to

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heal the patient. Usually, lower doses of many chemicals and medications can be used safely and effectively. Some doctors over-prescribe chemicals and medications because of incorrect diagnoses, a lack of knowledge of safer natural therapies and to increase their income.

3Feed a great diet

No matter what else is done to keep a dog healthy, it is critical to feed a good, natural diet, either homemade or purchased from a reputable company that specializes in healthy, natural foods.

Many pet foods are full of unhealthy ingredients that may not be helpful for a dog’s immune system. Animal and plant byproducts, which typically are scrap from the food processing industry, provide little if any positive health benefits and may actually be harmful to a dog.

Added chemicals, flavorings and colorings have no specific wellness attributes and may harm the dog’s DNA through oxidative damage, resulting in various immune problems such as cancers.

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As with people, a sensible exercise program for a dog is important. It keeps the musculoskeletal and cardiovascular systems in great shape by mimicking the natural activities that a dog’s wild relatives experience every day. It also strengthens the immune system and builds and enhances the human-dog bond.

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Dogs that receive supplements every day tend to live longer, feel better and act happier. Even when they may have serious problems like cancer from which they may not recover, they are healthier, stronger and happier while battling the disease.

Good formulas contain enzymes, probiotics, glucosamine, vitamins, fatty acids and minerals to help support a normal dog’s overall constitution.

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Olive leaf extract is not only good for immune support, but can also help animals with infections of the ears and skin, making it a good alternative to antibiotics and anti-yeast medications. A cancer and immune support supplement containing scute, cordyceps, poria, American ginseng and coix is good for any animal with an immune disease, chronic infections and especially cancer.

These five easy and inexpensive steps to keeping a dog’s immune system healthy will reduce trips to the doctor and extend his life with minimal effort.

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Alberto Villoldo on Shamanic Healing

by Marlaina Donato

Shamans mediate between the visible world of matter and the invisible world of energy and consciousness.

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n his mid-20s, Alberto Villoldo, a psychologist and medical anthropologist, was the youngest clinical professor at San Francisco State University, where he founded and directed the Biological Self-Regulation Laboratory to decode the effects of energy medicine on the human brain.

Villoldo eventually set aside the limitations of the microscope in search of a broader, more ancient perspective. His 10-year deep dive into the heart of shamanic culture in the Andes and the Amazon regions filled in the missing pieces of his research, but a dire health crisis decades later drove him to explore shamanic transformation. Today, Villoldo is in vibrant health and the author of bestselling books translated into several languages, including Grow a New Body: How Spirit and Power Plant Nutrients Can Transform Your Health. He is the founder of the Four Winds Society, which trains energy medicine practitioners in its Light Body School.

What is shamanism and the shaman’s role?

Shamanism is a philosophy and a lifestyle similar to Buddhism in many ways. It includes healing practices for clearing the imprints of trauma from the luminous energy field (LEF) that surrounds the physical body, and that organizes the body in the same way that a magnet organizes

iron filings on a piece of glass. Shamans mediate between the visible world of matter and the invisible world of energy and consciousness. The understanding of the shaman is that what we call reality is simply the projection of a map of the world we carry within us. To change the world, you need to change the map, but the map only changes through sacred ceremony.

Shamanism is making a comeback because we have exhausted our masculine, reductionistic and predatory Western paradigm. It offers a more feminine, participatory worldview that is founded on the notion of becoming Earth Keepers—stewards of the garden of nature.

How does shamanism address body, mind and spirit?

We need to think of the quaternity, including Gaia, the great mother. There is only one illness—disconnection from the great mother. There is only one cure, which is returning to Gaia. The luminous energy field is an information field. It contains all your genetic history—the story of the drama that runs in your family that you have programmed into the neural networks in your brain. Shamans discovered how to upgrade the quality of the information in the LEF. Out of the 40 million different species on Earth, only humans, whales and dolphins don’t have death programmed into their DNA. There are no grandmothers in nature; menopause doesn’t exist. The minute you cannot make babies, you are eliminated. We have the opportunity to take part in an experiment to grow bodies that are disease-proof, where our health span can equal our long lifespan.

What shamanic principle can we apply daily?

Our Western diet and antibiotic use have decimated our gut flora, and in the process, ruined our “gut instinct”—the basis of the shaman’s “second sight”, the ability to see the hidden nature of reality. You cannot meditate, heal yourself or others, forgive those who wronged you or stop feeling like a victim if your gut flora is compromised. If your gut is riddled with Candida, you will only perceive strife and be angry.

Even if you live in a city, you can cultivate sprouts and make probiotic-rich foods.

How do you see our future?

I was trained as a medical anthropologist, yet what I do today is to train modern shamans; men and women versed in the ancient wisdom teachings and cutting-edge neuroscience. This is where the magic of science and shamanism meet. Western science and religion are very patriarchal and repressive of the feminine, confusing information for knowledge. We know how to diagnose, but do we know how to heal?

I love science, but we must understand that most science, especially in medicine, is bogus. Studies are poorly designed; results are cherry-picked to support the authors’ beliefs. The greatest science is the one that explores the soul’s journey through infinity, which is what shamans are concerned with.

This is where we discover true healing.

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 1 Universal Service - 10:30am. With Rev. Zan Benham, “Mid Summer’s Dream.” In these hot days of summer, it is good to pause for a moment to re-evaluate our present goals, dreams and determinations with God as our Divine Manager. This weekly egalitarian service celebrates all of humanity’s religions on a single altar. At Rising Tide, 5102 Swift Rd. Sarasota, and on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/81220 8049 Password: RTI2020. RisingTideInternational. org. For info Rev. Zan, 941-922-7839.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4 Law of Attraction, A Summer Refresher - 1-3pm.

Please bring your book, “Ask and It Is Given” by Jerry and Esther Hicks, a notebook and pen. Class will include a weekly YouTube from Esther Hicks/ Abraham. $10. At Unity of Sarasota, classroom D, 3023 Proctor Rd. For info, Rev. Zan, 941-922-7839.

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 6 Gallery by Advanced Student Mediums 7-8:30pm. On this night, and on the 1st Friday each month, a number of our advanced student mediums will present a SPIRIT MESSAGES GALLERY, supported by two Certified Mediums. Each attendee will have the opportunity to receive information from their spirit loved ones or guides, by the different styles of each student. Come and enjoy this fun and informative evening. $10 donation is requested.

We offer separated seating with masks optional. No reservations needed. More info at CMFSarasota.org.

Center for Metaphysical Fellowship, 3231 Gulf Gate Drive, Suite 204, Sarasota, 941-266-8435, Facebook is: CMF of Sarasota.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 8 Universal Service - 10:30am. With Parvati, Rev. Karen Mikki, “A Tapestry of Prayer.” In this service, we have an opportunity to recite our own prayers out loud in unison, as many prayers and one voice.

Bring a favorite prayer to recite. This weekly egalitarian service celebrates all of humanity’s religions on a single altar. At Rising Tide, 5102 Swift Rd. Sarasota, and on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/81220 8049 Password: RTI2020. RisingTideInternational. org. For info Rev. Zan, 941-922-7839

MONDAY, AUGUST 9 Numerology: The Mystical Relationship Between Numbers & Your Life - 7:30-9:30pm Aug 9 and Aug 16 on Zoom. Class with Associate Minister Mary Torrey. Numerology is the study of the spiritual qualities of numbers and letters. Learning Numerology is helpful to find direction and meaning in your life. It is also beneficial in forecasting what energies will influence you in the future.This Zoom class includes handouts. This is a 2-week, 4-hour class. $50, for the 4 hours of instruction. Sarasota Center of Light, 852 S Tuttle Ave. 941-953-6620, SarasotaCenterOfLight.com.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11 Viva La Breathing - 6:30-8:30pm. Virtual event.

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ness to enormous variations you can create through attention to your breathing. More info, 941-3602248. FeldenkraisInSarasota.com.

EFT Animal Healing Technique - 7-9pm. Cheryl Buchanan will share with students a very interesting healing protocol to restore good health to your fourlegged family member. Cheryl will explain the process that is known as Emotional Freedom Technique that draws on several forms of medicine including Acupuncture, Neuro-linguistic programming and Thought Field Therapy and provide demonstrations to guide students for practicing it. $20 donation is requested. We offer separated seating with masks optional. Reservations, please call or text 937-4187068. More info at CMFSarasota.org. Center for Metaphysical Fellowship, 3231 Gulf Gate Drive, Suite 204, Sarasota, Facebook is: CMF of Sarasota.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 14 Suncoast Healing Center Open House - 4-6pm.

Come to the open house to learn more about functional medicine coaching with the MARSunit, which reduces stress and lowers cortisol levels, increases positive thoughts and emotion, facilitates self-healing with awakened meditation. Also learn about Reiki healing. We will be gifting a fifteen-minute Reiki healing session to all attendees. Suncoast Healing Center, 4001 Swift Rd., Hornberger Wellness Center, Sarasota, Shallcrosslifestyle.com, 727- 859-7220, 941-539-0346.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 15 Universal Service - 10:30am. With Rev. Kismet Weeber, “The Quickening Of The Heart.” The pain we feel in life causes the quickening of the heart.

Our spiritual evolution is dependent upon this quickening and to our listening to it. This weekly egalitarian service celebrates all of humanity’s religions on a single altar. At Rising Tide, 5102 Swift Rd. Sarasota, and on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/81220 8049 Password: RTI2020. RisingTideInternational. org. For info Rev. Zan, 941-922-7839.

MONDAY, AUGUST 16 Integrative Energy Therapy Practitioner Training Level One, Two & Three - 10am–5pm, Aug 16, 23, and 30. Become a Certified Integrative Energy Therapy Practitioner with Dr. Cynthia Higgins. Offering Healing Angels of Integrated Energy Therapy Certification Courses®

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18 Suncoast Healing Center Open House - 7-9pm.

Come to the open house to learn more about functional medicine coaching with the MARSunit, which reduces stress and lowers cortisol levels, increases positive thoughts and emotion, facilitates self-healing with awakened meditation. Also learn about Reiki healing. We will be gifting a fifteen-minute Reiki healing session to all attendees. Suncoast Healing Center, 4001 Swift Rd., Hornberger Wellness Center, Sarasota, Shallcrosslifestyle.com, 727- 859-7220, 941-539-0346.

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Evidential Mediumship Class - 7-9 pm. Rev. Diana Mier, nationally known medium will share some tools for developing this cornerstone of communicating with spirit. You will gain insight into learning how to hear, see, feel or otherwise recognize spirits from the other side. They are thrilled to hear from us and to help us. It is a gift that will humble you and is most rewarding. The class is suited both for the novice and those with experience. $20 donation. Reservations please, call or text 941416-1622. We offer separated seating with masks optional. Center for Metaphysical Fellowship, 3231 Gulf Gate Dr., Suite 204, Sarasota, CMFSarasota. org. Facebook: CMF of Sarasota.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 21 Spirit Fest: Metaphysical and Holistic Fair 10am-6pm, Sat Aug 21 and Sun Aug 22.. Enjoy 100 booths with vendors, practitioners, intuitive readers, artists, and demonstrations. Something for everyone. Speakers throughout both days on a variety of topics. Entrance fee $15. Children 12 & under free. Vendor opportunities still available. Visit SanctuaryFL.com. Charlotte Harbor Event Center, 75 Taylor St., Punta Gorda.

Beyond Visions Psychic Fair - 11am-4pm. Come join us for a personal reading using Tarot and Oracle cards or a Crystal Bowl Healing with messages from beyond, be it Guides or loved ones. Spirit has been on hold for some time and waiting to speak to you. We have spaced our readers for you to be respectful of our times. We are planning to include Robert Austin with all his Modalities of Spiritual connection, and Colleen is offering many Sauv’e natural, essential oil handmade products. $20 for 15 min. readings or healings. We offer separated seating with masks optional. No Reservations needed. More info at CMFSarasota.org. Center for Metaphysical Fellowship, 3231 Gulf Gate Drive, Suite 204, Sarasota, 941-266-8435, Facebook is: CMF of Sarasota.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 21 Shaman Journey - 2-5:30pm. With Rev. Zan Benham, Butterfly Deerwoman at Rising Tide. A Shaman Journey is similar to a guided meditation enhanced by the heartbeat of the large Mother drum.

It is a wonderful venture, into the world of your own Shaman’s Dream. Fee is $25.00 payable in by Aug 20 at 3pm or $30 thereafter. For info, Woman-Spirit. com. To register, contact Rev. Zan at 941-922-7839 (landline,) or email at Zan@woman-spirit.com. At Rising Tide International. 5102 Swift Rd. Sarasota.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 22 Universal Service - 10:30am. With Rev. Pam Fetterman, “Cultivating the Inner Guide,” Without the Inner Guide, we are lost to fend for ourselves. It takes many forms – our breath, our “gut” instincts, our awareness. The Guide shows us our life’s path and helps us to live our best life. This weekly egalitarian service celebrates all of humanity’s religions on a single altar. At Rising Tide, 5102 Swift Rd. Sarasota, and on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/81220 8049 Password: RTI2020. RisingTideInternational. org. For info Rev. Zan, 941-922-7839.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 26 Unicorn Discussion - 7-9pm. By Stacey Erickson, Master Unicorn Linguist. Unicorns are showing up everywhere! Even in our cereal! Join us for a class about these amazing creatures. Learn about your own personal unicorn, why they are here and what they help us with. Each unicorn has its own unique color, size, gender, and helps by relaying much

information. Join us to experience these fascinating beings, who help us in so many ways! $20 donation is requested. We offer separated seating with masks optional. Reservations, please call or text 941-2325325. Center for Metaphysical Fellowship, 3231 Gulf Gate Dr., Suite 204, Sarasota, CMFSarasota. org. Facebook: CMF of Sarasota.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 28 Energy Sound Healing Workshop - 2 to 4pm. Conducted by Sound Healer Robert Austin. Learn sound healing with the Crystal and Tibetan bowls upon the body, and find your “spirit tone bowl”! This workshop is highly recommended for healers, spiritual counselors and massage therapists to clear negative and stagnant energy from the body. [BYOB] “bring your own bowl”, or use one of Robert’s. Reservations are required by calling Robert at 941-8229046. Workshop is $45. We offer separated seating with masks optional. Center for Metaphysical Fellowship, 3231 Gulf Gate Dr., Suite 204, Sarasota, CMFSarasota.org. Facebook: CMF of Sarasota.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 29 Universal Service - 10:30am. With Rev. Zan Benham, “Is Life A Hologram of Our Creation?” Is it possible that we are the painter or film maker of our life and our realities both separately and together? ” At Rising Tide, 5102 Swift Rd. Sarasota, and on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/81220 8049 Password: RTI2020. This weekly egalitarian service celebrates all of humanity’s religions on a single altar.

RisingTideInternational.org. For info Rev. Zan, 941-922-7839.

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Sherry Lord International Channel, Deep Trance Channel, Energy Healer and Emissary for Aeroth - 10am-4pm, Sept 17-19. Sherry connects with angels and guides, sees auras, and channels loved ones who have crossed over to the other side. Do you ever feel stuck, miss a loved one who has passed on, or are trying to make an important life decision? Sherry can help clarify your life’s path and direction; with the ultimate goal to empower and help you find your own inner wisdom including business and helping you on your spiritual path. She will be the Guest Reader this weekend, Fri-Sun. At Spirit Speaks 411 W. Dearborn Street Englewood, 734-564-6828, 313779-2921, MsKittyHealingMedium@gmail.com

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

Psychic Sunday Tours - 1-3pm. The 90-minute Psychic Sunday safe, socially distanced tour is led

by Michael Newton-Brown, whose first psychic experience came when he was three years old awakening one night to bid farewell to the spirit of his great-grandmother, who had just passed over downstairs. Michael began tarot reading in 1970; in 1975, he attended the Arthur Findlay College for the Advancement of Spiritualism and Psychic Sciences in Stansted, England, and has been an active medium and tarot reader since. $39.99 + tax/fees (and any add-ons). All tours depart from the DST Trolley Cottage located at 1826 4th Street - a cute 1930s cottage near downtown with a charming Vintage Sarasota gift shop. Discover Sarasota Tours, 1826 4th Street, Sarasota, 941-260-9818, DiscoverSarasotaTours.com.

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sunday OM Shamanic Sound Journeys with Resonance - 4th Sunday of every month. Sold out for over 2 years!

You will experience a blend of, shamanic drumming, rhythm, crystal singing bowls, rattles, tuning forks, vocal toning, electric violin and more in a coordinated and orchestrated fashion to help improve participants well-being. Clinical Hypnotherapist Beth A Snyder begins your journey by gently inducing a hypnotic state. Then your journey into sound begins.

Consider your intention now. Tickets: TheOmShoppeandSpa.com or call 941-706-3257. The OM Shoppe 4801 S. Tamiami Tr #5 Sarasota.

Christian Spiritualist Sunday Morning Services - 10am. Old time camp meet style service, guided meditation, healing, presentation of truth and mini spirit message for each person. Private or group readings available daily by appointment. Contact Rev Shari. Church of Light, 2408 43rd Ave. West, Bradenton, 941-751-5683.

Sunday Service at CMF - 10:30am. At each Sunday morning service we are offering spiritual healing, an inspirational talk, messages from spirit, and an ever-important environment of fellowship. Leave refreshed and inspired to start the new week. We feature a variety of speakers and spirit message bearers throughout the year. We offer separated seating with masks optional. Center for Metaphysical Fellowship, 3231 Gulf Gate Dr., Suite 204, Sarasota, 941-2668435, CMFsarasota.org, Facebook: CMF of Sarasota.

Unity of Sarasota - 10:30am. We are meeting in person. Services available on the Web too – live streamed. The Sunday Celebration service includes a message and lively music. 3023 Proctor Rd., 941955-3301, UnityOfSarasota.org.

Universal Service - 10:30am. Each Sunday with a rotation of Reverends. This is a weekly egalitarian service which celebrates all of humanity’s religions together on a single altar. It is a place where East meets West, offering opportunities for spiritual growth and sharing. At Rising Tide, 5102 Swift Rd. Sarasota, and on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/81220 8049 Password: RTI2020.. RisingTideInternational. org, for info Rev. Zan, 941-922-7839 Sunday Morning Celebration Service, Zoom Live - 11am. Join us as we come together as a spiritual family and community, sharing our love and light for ourselves, for each other, and the world. Be a part of sharing the energy and illumination of our hearts and souls together through conversation, music, meditation, a talk and an affirmation. Sarasota Center of Light, 852 S Tuttle Ave. 941-953-6620, SarasotaCenterOfLight.com.

Center for Spiritual Living Cultural Coast 11am. Virtual Gathering Via FaceBook & YouTube Live. Join us the first Sunday each month for a contemplative/meditative experience. The rest of the month is a bit more lively - always an inspiring message based on the Science of Mind (New Thought) philosophy, featuring local & internationally known musicians. Contact Rev. Theresa Fieberts 941-3760177, CSLCulturalCoast.org.

monday Hatha/Flow - 9:30-10:30am. Connects breath and movement through a series of flowing postures.

Flow (vinyasa) ties sun salutes, various asanas, and pranayama (breath work) to build heat, explore energy centers, and increase awareness in the body, mind and spirit. $20 per class, 5-pack for $90, or unlimited classes for $149. Dharma Yoga SRQ, 7513 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, 941-702-0072, DharmaYogaSRQ@gmail.com.

Strength & Stretch Yoga Class via Zoom, Modified Yoga for Women Only - 9:30am. Movement of the body used to help keep us strong. Bring light hand weights if you have them. 75 minutes, just $5 per class. Not for the advanced student, beginners welcome, women only. To sign up or more info, please contact Jen Brown at ZenJenYoga@iCloud. com or 941-830-3040.

Mindful Yoga - 11am-12pm. Mindful/Gentle yoga is an asana practice that eases the body into postures that are not taxing. By relaxing into postures that put the body at ease, the mind is put at ease and a sense of calm is restored to the body. Do not expect to exert considerable effort in a gentle yoga class! $20 per class, 5-pack for $90, or unlimited classes for $149.

Dharma Yoga SRQ, 7513 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, 941-702-0072, DharmaYogaSRQ@gmail.com.

Feldenkrais with Bonnie K - 5:45pm. Online!

Awareness Through Movement classes: Lessons (in chairs/on floor) are designed to quiet non-working habitual patterns, invite you into a process for learning and offer experiences for more efficient movement. Ongoing classes $65/4 movement lessons w/ replays. 941-360-2248. FeldenkraisInSarasota.com.

Register with Bonnie at: FeldenkraisinSarasota.com/ Sarasota-Classes-Feldenkrais/ Candlelight Sound Bath Meditation with Becky Moriarty - 6pm. During these crazy, stressful, weird, unbalancing times of life self-care is super important. There is no better way to relax, de-stress, take time for ourselves & boost our immune systems then with Sound Healing. The use of crystal bowls, Himalayan bowls, other deep-vibrational instruments plus intention can balance dissonant frequencies and bring them back into harmony. $20. Book at WildGingerApothecary.com Wild Ginger Apothecary 6557 Superior Avenue Sarasota, 941-312-5630.

Pub Theology - 6:30-8pm, the 2nd Mon. of the month. With Rev. Amy Zehe. Bring your Spiritual questions. WE are meeting at the Olive Garden in the Landings. 941-955-3301, UnityOfSarasota.org.

Learning to Connect Classes at CMF - 7-9pm. Join Susan Houliston and guest instructors every Monday & Tuesday to learn techniques for connecting with Spirit. Students are given the opportunity to practice lessons to develop their skills and each class will end with healings by the “WE” for all attending. Discussions will follow. $15 donation is requested. Please refer to the CMF website CMFSarasota.org for description of the programs offered for each weekly class. We offer separated seating with masks optional.

RESERVATIONS NEEDED, so call or text Susan at 941-266-1696. Center for Metaphysical Fellowship, 3231 Gulf Gate Drive, Suite 204, Sarasota.

tuesday Restorative/Yin - 11am-12pm. A guided surrender into quiet, supported postures using bolsters and blankets. Restorative/ Yin yoga helps relieve stress and calm the nervous system. Gentle and long-held poses facilitate deep release in connective tissue guiding you towards total relaxation. $20 per class, 5-pack for $90, or unlimited classes for $149. Dhar-

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classifieds HOUSECLEANING. Enjoy your free time and let us do what we do best: Housecleaning to your healthy satisfaction. Call Paula for a free estimate 941-320-4052.

ADVANCED CLINICAL HYPNOTHERAPY. Advanced Clinical Heart-Centered Hypnotherapy is available in Sarasota. Specializing in healing trauma and coping with life transitions. La-Alza.com. ma Yoga SRQ, 7513 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, 941-702-0072, DharmaYogaSRQ@gmail.com.

Chair Yoga - 12:30-1:30pm. Chair Yoga- invites you to find mobility in a way that is soft and gentle but is also really supportive and beneficial. This practice invites awareness and integrity into the body, specifically the line of the spine. Activate the muscles that help you find length up through the spine for better posture and energy flow. Great Yoga for seniors as well! $20 per class, 5-pack for $90, or unlimited classes for $149.Dharma Yoga SRQ, 7513 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, 941-702-0072, DharmaYogaSRQ@gmail.com.

wednesday Hatha/Flow - 9:30-10:30am. Connects breath and movement through a series of flowing postures.

Flow (vinyasa) ties sun salutes, various asanas, and pranayama (breath work) to build heat, explore energy centers, and increase awareness in the body, mind and spirit. $20 per class, 5-pack for $90, or unlimited classes for $149.Dharma Yoga SRQ, 7513 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, 941-702-0072, DharmaYogaSRQ@gmail.com.

Feldenkrais with Bonnie K - 9:45 or 11am. Online!

Awareness Through Movement classes: Lessons (in chairs/on floor) are designed to quiet non-working habitual patterns, invite you into a process for learning and offer experiences for more efficient movement.

Ongoing classes $65/4 movement lessons w/replays.

More info, 941-360-2248. FeldenkraisInSarasota. com. Register with Bonnie at: FeldenkraisinSarasota. com/Sarasota-Classes-Feldenkrais/ Course in Miracles - 10-11:30am. With presenter Ellen Fiorillo. Come join this class based on the book. Unity of Sarasota, Room A, 3023 Proctor Rd. 941-955-3301, UnityOfSarasota.org.

Mindful Yoga - 11am-12pm. Mindful/Gentle yoga is an asana practice that eases the body into postures that are not taxing. By relaxing into postures that put the body at ease, the mind is put at ease and a sense of calm is restored to the body. Do not expect to exert considerable effort in a gentle yoga class! $20 per class, 5-pack for $90, or unlimited classes for $149.

Dharma Yoga SRQ, 7513 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, 941-702-0072, DharmaYogaSRQ@gmail.com.

Free Healing Clinic - 4-6:30pm. Our Masters tap into the Divine Source of energy to balance and heal your being. Relax and enjoy this renewing and enlightening experience. Love Donation Appreciated. Angel Ministries, 2269 S Tamiami Trl, Venice, 941-492-4995, AngelMinistriesfl.org.

Nondual Awakening Lido Beach Gathering, in Person - 6-8pm. Join us as we listen to and discuss five-minute excerpts from favorite awakened ones featuring Mooji, Adyashanti, Byron Katie, Eckart

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Tolle, Nisargadatta, Gangaji, Osho, Rupert, Rumi and Hafiz. Bring YouTube links to your favorite nondual awakened ones. In person, social distancing observed or virtual. Free. For details, go to meetup.com/nonduality. Please check site weekly to confirm location.

Restorative/Yin - 6-7pm. A guided surrender into quiet, supported postures using bolsters and blankets. Restorative/ Yin yoga helps relieve stress and calm the nervous system. Gentle and long-held poses facilitate deep release in connective tissue guiding you towards total relaxation. $20 per class, 5-pack for $90, or unlimited classes for $149.Dharma Yoga SRQ, 7513 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, 941-7020072, DharmaYogaSRQ@gmail.com.

OM Crystalline Vibrational Immersion - 7pm, every 2nd Wednesday of the month. Join us for this beautiful form of deepened relaxation! The OM Shoppe professional Sound Therapy Practitioners bring you these beautiful multi-instrumental sound baths to guide you into a deepened place of stillness and peace. Discover the magical way that sound can help ease you into a meditative state, and heightened mind-body awareness! Tickets: TheOmShoppeandSpa.com or call 941-706-3257. The OM Shoppe 4801 S. Tamiami Tr #5 Sarasota.

Unity of Sarasota - 7pm. Weekday service with music and inspiration. Meeting in person. Recorded on website as well. 3023 Proctor Rd., 941-955-3301, UnityOfSarasota.org.

Healing, Intention and Meditation Zoom Live 7pm. Join us for a time of healing, connection and meditation. Let us all come together and experience the energy and inspiration that can make such a powerful difference in our individual lives. Will be offered on Zoom. Sarasota Center of Light, 852 S Tuttle Ave. 941-953-6620, SarasotaCenterofLight.com.

thursday Restorative/Yin - 11am-12pm. A guided surrender into quiet, supported postures using bolsters and blankets. Restorative/ Yin yoga helps relieve stress and calm the nervous system. Gentle and long-held poses facilitate deep release in connective tissue guiding you towards total relaxation. $20 per class, 5-pack for $90, or unlimited classes for $149.Dharma Yoga SRQ, 7513 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, 941-702-0072, DharmaYogaSRQ@gmail.com.

Chair Yoga - 12:30-1:30pm. Chair Yoga- invites you to find mobility in a way that is soft and gentle but is also really supportive and beneficial. This practice invites awareness and integrity into the body, specifically the line of the spine. Activate the muscles that help you find length up through the spine for better posture and energy flow. Great Yoga for Seniors as well! $20 per class, 5-pack for $90, or unlimited classes for $149.Dharma Yoga SRQ, 7513 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, 941-702-0072, DharmaYogaSRQ@gmail.com.

Bentleys House - 7pm, 3rd Thurs of the month. A safe place to express your grief from loss of a pet.

We are meeting in person at Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Rd., Sarasota, UnityOfSarasota.org.

friday Hatha/Flow - 9:30-10:30am. Connects breath and movement through a series of flowing postures.

Flow (vinyasa) ties sun salutes, various asanas, and pranayama (breath work) to build heat, explore

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energy centers, and increase awareness in the body, mind and spirit. $20 per class, 5-pack for $90, or unlimited classes for $149.Dharma Yoga SRQ, 7513 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, 941-702-0072, DharmaYogaSRQ@gmail.com.

Restorative Yoga Class followed by Guided Imagery Meditation, via Zoom, Modified Yoga for Women Only - 9:30am. Grab your pillows, blankets, eye pillows & essential oils and be prepared to relax. Rest & Restore - Mind, Body, Soul.

90 minutes, just $5 per class. Not for the advanced student, beginners welcome, women only.To sign up or more info, please contact Jen Brown at ZenJenYoga@iCloud.com or 941-830-3040·

saturday Sarasota Farmers Market - 7am-1pm. Rain or shine. Established in 1979, the market continues its tradition of serving the community with local produce, plants, prepared foods and artisans. They currently have a full market that includes 70 vendors and 5,000 sq ft of produce and plants. 1 N Lemon Ave., Sarasota, SarasotaFarmersMarket.org.

Bradenton Farmers’ Market - 9am-2pm. Over thirty-five vendors offering locally grown fruits, vegetables, plants, organic products, fresh seafood, prepared foods, as well as the local artists, craftspeople and musicians. 400 12th St., W. Bradenton, 941-301-8445.

Gentle Chair Yoga Class, via Zoom. Modified Yoga for Men & Women of all ages, abilities, shapes & sizes - 9:30am. This class has no floor work, it’s either in the chair or standing using the chair for support. 60 minutes, just $5 per class. Not for the advanced student, beginners welcome. To sign up or more info, please contact Jen Brown at ZenJenYoga@iCloud.com or 941-830-3040.

Hatha/Flow - 9:30-10:30am. Connects breath and movement through a series of flowing postures.

Flow (vinyasa) ties sun salutes, various asanas, and pranayama (breath work) to build heat, explore energy centers, and increase awareness in the body, mind and spirit. $20 per class, 5-pack for $90, or unlimited classes for $149. Dharma Yoga SRQ, 7513 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, 941-702-0072, DharmaYogaSRQ@gmail.com.

Psychic Fair - 10am-3pm. 2nd & 4th Sat. Are you searching, questioning and seeking answers? Choose from some of the best Intuitive Artists in the area. See what your future holds. Complimentary refreshments.

Private Readings $1/Min. Angel Ministries, 2269 Tamiami Trail, Venice, 941-492-4995, AngelMinistriesfl.org.

Mindful Yoga - 11am-12pm. Mindful/Gentle yoga is an asana practice that eases the body into postures that are not taxing. By relaxing into postures that put the body at ease, the mind is put at ease and a sense of calm is restored to the body. Do not expect to exert considerable effort in a gentle yoga class! $20 per class, 5-pack for $90, or unlimited classes for $149.

Dharma Yoga SRQ, 7513 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, 941-702-0072, DharmaYogaSRQ@gmail.com.

Sound Healing Meditation with Ed Russell - 5pm, 1st Saturday of every month. Sound bowls have a centuries-old tradition throughout Asia to awaken and refresh those in sacred spaces. You will feel the vibrations move throughout your body, allowing conscious and unconscious information to come to you. $20. Book at WildGingerApothecary.com Wild Ginger Apothecary 6557 Superior Avenue Sarasota, 941-312-5630.

community resource guide CHECK OUT OUR NEW ONLINE BUSINESS DIRECTORY AT NASRQ.COM/BUSINESSES ACUPUNCTURE/ CHINESE MEDICINE CARYN L. YOUNG, DOM, AP, OTR

Board Certified Acupuncture Physician The Integrated Path, P.A. 3148 Southgate Ci, Sarasota 941-924-8833 • IntegratedPath.com

The Integrated Path to Health and Wellness for the whole family utilizing Traditional Chinese Medicine,Acupuncture, Energetic Medicine, Bloodwork Analysis,Clinical Nutrition Assessments and ZYTO Elite to restore balance. Over 30 years of clinical experience!

APOTHECARY

WILD GINGER APOTHECARY

6557 Superior Avenue (Gulf Gate Shopping Village), Sarasota 941-312-5630 WildGingerApothecary.com

Community for health + wellness.

Offering hemp CBD, health remedies, metaphysical gifts and tools, crystals, cards, essential oils, jewelry and more! Classes and drop-in tarot and psychic readers daily.

Open Tues -Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-4pm, Closed Sun + Mon

COLON HYDROTHERAPY COLON THERAPY CLINIC

Alain Menard • Allaesia Menard 7733 Holiday Drive • Sarasota, Fl 34231 941-922-7744• ColonTherapyClinic.com

Cleansing for digestive disorders.

Licensed 49 years. Developed gentle technique. Foot bath and ear candling.

FAMILY HEALING CENTER, PA

Dr. Christina Captain, DAOM Nationally Board Certified Dipl.Ac Complimentary Meet & Greet The Medical Complex 2650 Bahia Vista Street, Suite 101, Sarasota, 941-951-1119 •FamilyHealingCenter.com

Family Healing Center, an integrative wellness practice.

Addressing all health issues we will find the key to unlock your highest level of health and wellness. Complimentary Meet & Greet

ACUPUNCTURE FACELIFT FACES BY DR ANNA

Anna L. Baker, D.O.M. Nationally Board Certified Acupuncture Physician 941-924-2723 • FacesByDrAnna.com

Unique muscle-tightening acupuncture facelift and necklift done with 12 hair-thin needles, none of which are on the face. Results documented photographically. Only one maintenance treatment needed every 18 months. Free consultation includes facial analysis. Monthly seminars, call for schedule.

CHIROPRACTORS DR. AMY TAFEEN, D.C.

Mobile Chiropractic Or in Sarasota/Bradenton Offices 941-447-2041 • DrAmyTafeen.com

Dr. Amy provides exceptional and compassionate chiropractic care for pregnancy, infants, children, and adults! She has over 40 years of experience providing both long-term wellness and acute injury care. She loves working with babies and kids, and also specializes in athletic care. Dr. Amy is now offering mobile chiropractic! She’s excited to either come to you at your home or office (using COVID safety protocols), or to see you at one of her Sarasota or Bradenton office spaces. Dr. Amy has a cash practice and is not currently accepting insurance.

Contact Dr. Amy TODAY to discuss scheduling and pricing. She is offering complimentary phone consultations to talk about whether chiropractic is for you!

GENTLEBAY SARASOTA CHIROPRACTIC

Residual Strain Therapy Eric Winder DC Offices in Sarasota and Venice, FL 941-957-8390 • eric.winder.dc@gmail.com

Professional care with a personal focus. Feel better through proper alignment, and get back to work and play! See our website for more information.

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY AND LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE

TERRY SCHIBLER, LMT MA11621

Fusion Therapy 7069 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 941-921-7900 • FusionTherapySarasota.com Terry Schibler has 30 years experience in advanced bodywork. He has a singular ability to trace, recognize and treat complex pain patterns through numerous modalities such as CranioSacral Therapy, Lymphatic Drainage, Visceral and Fascial manipulation.

Terry’s hands-on work is effective for a wide range of problems associated with pain and dysfunction such as Migraines, Chronic neck/back pain, Concussions, TMJ, Post-surgical dysfunction...and more.

DENTISTRY WHITE SANDS DENTISTRY

Dr. Martina Mallery 520 48th Street Court E. Bradenton 941-748-9393 WSDentalManager@gmail.com WhiteSandsDentistry.com

Our holistic & biological dental practice offers fluoride-free, mercury-free and mercury-safe procedures, Huggins Protocol, biological extractions, jaw-bone cavitation/NICO revisions, Ozone Therapy, holistic dental hygiene protocols, phase-contrast microscopy, homeopathic support, metal-free restorations, dental material biocompatibility testing, detoxification protocols and nutritional counseling all the while taking highly conservative and preventative approach.

ENERGY HEALING HEALING ROOMBLUE LIGHT ENERGY HEALING

HEALING ROOM, ENERGY HEALING, BIOFEEDBACK STRESS MANAGEMENT, PEMF Treatments to balance over a thousand conditions!

Infrared Inversion, Sound Immersion with the Singing Bowls 718-791-3797 • PureFieldForce@gmail.com

Energy Healing helps the body with a long list of conditions, aches, pains and imbalances.

Biofeedback Scanning locates the imbalances and it also corrects them. PEMF (Pulsed Magnetic Field Therapy) re-energizes damaged cells, it is a powerful tool to MANAGE PAIN! 941-5869539, Facebook.com/CreateBalanceandHealing

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FELDENKRAIS METHOD®

MEDIUMSHIP & SPIRITUAL READINGS

THE FELDENKRAIS METHOD®

Lessons for Children (ABM), Adults, Classes, Prof Seminars Bonnie Kissam, M.A., Feldenkrais® Practitioner, LMT, CE Provider 941-360-2248 Bonnie@FeldenkraisInSarasota.com FeldenkraisInSarasota.com

The Feldenkrais® Approach , ‘Movement with Attention’, helps one ‘sense easier, improved posture and ways of moving. Clients optimize their musical, athletic or everyday activities through heightened ‘awareness’. They find unique ways to recover from injury, surgeries or illness. Call for appointments, classes or for weekend TOUCH TO INFORM seminars 941-360-2248 , Bonnie@FeldenkraisInSarasota.com.

FUNCTIONAL & LIFESTYLE WELLNESS KORMAN RELIEF & WELLNESS CENTER Laura Korman, DC, DACBN Chiropractor, Diplomate in Nutrition 16954 Toledo Blade Blvd, Port Charlotte 941-629-6700 • DrLauraKorman.com

Dr. Korman specializes in helping peri-menopausal women eliminate pain, fatigue and unwanted belly fat through functional medicine, lifestyle strategies and regenerative therapies so they can reclaim their vitality and stay engaged in the life they love. We offer PEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy), Class IV Deep Tissue Laser, Near & Far Infrared Sauna, Decompression Therapies, Whole Body Vibration and carry a professional line of supplementation.

HYPNOTHERAPY HEART CENTERED SOUL-UTIONS

Colleen Keegan Certified Transpersonal Hypnotherapist Eye Movement Desensitization, NLP, Reiki Master Life & Wellness Coach Releasing Trauma; Creating vitality and resiliency in Mind, Body, Spirit 808-224-6164 Colleen@ColleenKeegan.com

WOULD YOU LIKE TO BREAK FREE OF ANXIETY and negative thought patterns? Colleen is a highly skilled Certified Transpersonal Hypnotherapist, NLP, EMDR Practitioner and Life Coach. She can help you remove blocks to better sleep, improve your health, gain life balance, create satisfying relationships, enhance work performance and more! Call for a FREE Consultation. Colleen is based in Sarasota and works by phone and Zoom.

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INTERNATIONAL MEDIUM, SPIRITUAL INTUITIVE & CLAIRVOYANT

Caroline Crawford Messages from the spirit world with clarity and compassion.

941-402-9595 • CarolineCrawford.org CarolineCrawfordorg@gmail.com

Highly gifted British Medium and Master Healer, Caroline channels messages of healing to comfort, inspire and empower you from your loved ones and her team of Angelic beings. Receive guidance & insight into your life now and your future career, relationships, health and spiritual path with renewed confidence and optimism. Touching hearts for over four decades, Caroline is currently based in Sarasota. By appointment only, in person, by phone or zoom.

NATURAL FOOD CAFE EVERGREEN

801 S Tamiami Trail, Nokomis, FL 941-412-4334 • CafeEvergreen.net

Cafe Evergreen is a natural, organic restaurant. Our menu consists of many organic recipes designed to not only taste delicious, but also enhance your health. Open 7 days a week 11am-9pm.

NATURAL PET FOOD HOLISTIC FOR PETS

5411 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, 941-378-4367 5770 Ranch Lake Blvd, East Bradenton, 753-7297 • HolisticForPets.com

Specializing in Hypo-allergenic Foods, Frozen Natural Raw Foods, Herbal & Homeopathic Remedies, Detergent & Soap Free Shampoo, Natural Flee Preventatives Skin Care Products, Healthy treats, Toys and gifts.

NEUROFEEDBACK THE BRAINWAVE CENTER

640 S. Washington Blvd., Suite 150 941-552-4500 • BrainwaveSarasota.com

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We offer Brain Mapping and Neurofeedback Training. Non-drug, Non-invasive relief for anxiety, depression, ADHD, Trauma, and more. Free consultation. Retrain Your Brain & Enjoy Life!

PAIN MANAGEMENT NECK AND BACK PAIN DISC CENTERS OF AMERICA/SARASOTA

Dr. David Cifra, DC Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Specialist Office: 941-358-2224 • Cell: 315-345-7390 DrCifra@SarasotaDiscCenter.com www.SarasotaDiscCenter.com

Medical Breakthrough Technology!

Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Specialist, Dr.David Cifra,DC. Advanced procedure for patients who have back and neck pain and want to avoid narcotics, epidural injections, and unnecessary surgeries. Over 90% effective. No pain, No drugs, No surgery, NO Injections. Call today 941-358-2224. FREE CONSULTATION.

PSYCHIC READERS SKYE SAMUEL READINGS

at Wild Ginger Apothecary 6557 Superior Avenue (Gulf Gate Shopping Village), Sarasota 941-312-5630 WildGingerApothecary.com

Fourth-generation Psychic Intuitive Tarot Reader, Skye Samuel, is now available full time for readings Tuesday-Saturday at metaphysical and health boutique, Wild Ginger Apothecary. Skye has over 35 years’ experience and specializes in direct question answering for all matters of love, health, money, and life.

In-person, virtual video or phone available. Book online or drop-in. Tues - Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am4pm.

PET SUPPLIES HOLISTIC FOR PETS

5411 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota 941-378-4367 5770 Ranch Lake Blvd. East Bradenton, 753-7297 HolisticForPets.com

Specializing in Hypo-allergenic Foods, Frozen Natural Raw Foods, Herbal & Homeopathic Remedies, Detergent & Soap Free Shampoo, Natural Flee Preventatives Skin Care Products, Healthy treats, Toys and gifts

SHAMANIC PRACTICES SPIRITUAL COUNSELOR, SHAMANIC AND REIKI PRACTICES

Rev. Zan Benham, BSL, BD, CHT 941-922-7839

Spiritual counselor, shamanic practitioner, Reiki healing, breath, and energy work, hypnosis, soul retrieval, past life regression all to empower and help you move into the Divine flow of the joy and power within you.

SPIRITUAL CENTERS CENTER FOR METAPHYSICAL FELLOWSHIP

3231 Gulf Gate Drive, Suite 204, Sarasota 941-266-8435 CMFSarasota.org • Facebook: CMF of Sarasota

10:30 Sunday worship with inspired talk, music, spirit messages and healing.

Weekly classes, special events, monthly message gallery. Come to engage, be enriched and enlightened.

CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING CULTURAL COAST Rev. Theresa Fieberts 941-376-0177 CSLCulturalCoast.org Info@CSLCulturalCoast.org

Sometimes meditative, sometimes rockin’ ~ always inspirational. Our Sunday services on-line via FB or YouTube, meditation group, prayer support, on-going enrichment and Science of Mind classes, networking and community building! Sign up for our e-newsletter at CSLCulturalCoast.org.

THERMOGRAPHY FLORIDA MEDICAL THERMOGRAPHY

June Drennon, CCT 2008

JuneDrennon@TampaBayThermography.com

727-729-2711 FloridaMedicalThermography.com

JuneDrennon@FloridaMedicalThermography.com

Certified Clinical Thermographer 2008. Prevention is better than early detection.

Knowledge is power: Know your risk factors to make corrections and avoid developing pathology. Call for location convenient for you.

SARASOTA CENTER OF LIGHT

852 S Tuttle Ave, Sarasota 941-953-6620 • sarasotacenteroflight.com

Experience the peaceful energy, love and light of our metaphysical spiritual community. Join us for the inspiration, healing and connection to Spirit in our services, classes and social gatherings.

YOGA

WILD GINGER APOTHECARY 6557 Superior Avenue (Gulf Gate Shopping Village), Sarasota 941-312-5630 WildGingerApothecary.com

Community for health + wellness.

Offering hemp CBD, bulk herbs, remedies, sage, gifts, cards, metaphysical tools, essential oils, jewelry and more! Classes and drop-in psychic readers daily. Open Tues - Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-4pm, Closed Sun + Mon

CELEBRATING 27 years in THE business of

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Dr. Tom O'Bryan Chief Health Off icer, KnoWEwell

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