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The Mark Anthony Ancient Mysteries Lecture Series: The Mystical Magi and the Star of Bethlehem. December 13, 2019 - Psychic Explorer Mark Anthony takes the audience on a journey through time and space to reveal the secret of the legendary Star of Bethlehem. Saturday, December 14, 2019 An Evening of Spirit Communication with Mark Anthony the Psychic Lawyer/Psychic Explorer Mark Anthony the Psychic Lawyer® is a fourth generation psychic medium, best-selling author and media personality. During his presentation, Mark will connect random audience members with loved ones in spirit.

Both Events are at: Sarasota Center of Light • 852 Tuttle Ave. Sarasota, Fl 34237 For tickets: 941-779-397, Dec. 13th - https://bit.ly/2NuRk4T, Dec. 14th - https://bit.ly/2pTqD0C Mark Anthony uses his abilities to assist those suffering with grief caused by the loss of a loved one.

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32 THE EMERGING

POWER OF ‘WE’

Awakening to the Evolution of Community

34 WASTE-FREE FEASTING

How to Reduce Holiday Food Waste

36 SURGEON

MARY NEAL

On Lessons From Heaven

38 BEYOND CALCIUM Full-Spectrum Bone Health

40 THE MERRY VEGAN

People-Pleasing Holiday Sweets

43 THE GENEROUS HEART How Giving Transforms Us

44 INHALING THE JOY OF LIFE

Conscious Breathwork

46 PERFECT

PET PRESENTS

Safe and Eco-Smart Toys

48 REFRESH HOLIDAY TRADITIONS

Making the Old New and Green

DEPARTMENTS 13 news briefs 24 health briefs 26 global briefs 34 green living 36 wise words 38 healing ways 40 conscious eating

44 fit body 43 inspiration 46 natural pet 48 healthy kids 51 calendar 52 classifieds 57 resource guide

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he holiday season is no longer just around the corner—it’s here, friends, in all its wonderful and hectic glory! But as this fast-paced time of year continues to gain momentum, let’s remember to pause when necessary, focus on the simple joys and cherished memories, hold our loved ones close, and invest in self-care no matter how busy we are. This month’s issue of Natural Awakenings is full of inspiration and wisdom to keep you grounded in the midst of the season’s characteristic “hustle and bustle.” Our feature article this month is on “Evolution and Community” which chronicles both nature and humanity’s need for an intentional shift in growth and purpose as the earth continues to evolve. For those of us who call this planet home, this means transitioning our collective mindset from “It’s all about me” to “It’s all about we,” and this happens in the refuge of community. When people join hands in the desire for unity, it raises the consciousness of our society and impacts the world in all kinds of positive ways. And isn’t this what the holiday season is about—relationships, togetherness and love? Next on the docket, our “Conscious Eating” article shows you how to bake a festive, wholesome and delicious batch of vegan holiday cookies. These kitchen-tested recipes are sure to delight a crowd—from out-of-town family members, to seasonal party guests, to coworkers at the office luncheon and, of course, to your dessert loving kids. These plantbased treats are ideal for any sweet tooth, and they pack a nutrient dense punch too. Finally, speaking of children, this month’s “Healthy Kids” article focuses on the importance of family traditions and rituals passed down from one generation to the next. These meaningful holiday traditions create steadfast and compassionate bonds within the family that kids will appreciate and remember for a lifetime. This year though, add a new spin to your existing traditions with eco-friendly updates such as crafting your own decorations from sustainable or recycled materials, for instance. This provides an outlet to spend quality time with the kids and instill in them care for the environment. Well that’s a wrap for the Natural Awakenings team this year. As usual, please send any comments, questions or feedback to Publisher@NASRQ.com, and we’ll catch up with you again in 2020. In the meantime, happiest of holidays!

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Around the Bend Launches Nature and Well-Being Programs

any people know they feel better after spending time outside, and now science has proven the mental, physical, emotional and spiritual benefits too. However, some people don’t know how to be truly present in nature. Around the Bend programs offer a different approach than a typical nature walk or educational event. Guides use a variety of mindfulness and other tools to enhance the participants’ sense of presence and connection. Nature’s balancing qualities can then more effectively work their magic, and participants learn techniques they can take with them into their daily lives. Around the Bend guides are professional naturalists who synthesize skills in storytelling, art, health coaching, yoga and martial arts instruction, and spirituality into unique experiences. They bring the natural world to life in ways that are inspiring, enjoyable and relevant. Although the company offers programs for all ages, special focus is to encourage parents to take their children outside on a regular basis to counter “Nature Deficit Disorder.” Around the Bend Nature and Discovery Tours has provided private tours and school field trips in Manatee and Sarasota Counties for 20 years. Their goal is to educate, inspire and connect people with nature. Upcoming events include “Family Mindfulness Hikes” on December 1 and December 20, “Shinrin Yoku” (Forest Therapy) on December 28 and “New Year’s Nature Visioning Walk” on January 1. Location: 13316 Purple Finch Cir., Lakewood Ranch. For more information, call 941-209-5791 or visit AroundBend.com.

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A Relatable, Informative and Humorous Approach to Spirituality

ave you felt the inner nudge towards joy or felt there is more happiness and fulfillment available for you to experience? The book Down To Earth: The Spiritual Being’s Guide to a Happy, Human Experience will address these concerns. There is a natural growth process to everything in a lifetime, as well as across the generations. There is also a constant unfolding, opening and expanding to become a fuller, more beautiful expression of oneself. We are at a point in history when we must be open to a new way of being that is based in love to transcend the issues in our society. To embrace this new way of being, we must learn to integrate our spiritual core with our human existence. This book provides clarity on spiritual law, how it works, and how to implement it in daily life with practical tools to enjoy our human experience to the fullest. The hope is this book will inspire you to shift your way of being permanently to improve your life and the lives of those around you. In turn, others will awaken to new ways of being through your example which produces the domino effect necessary for us all to awaken as a species to the love, peace and joy we are meant to experience. To purchase this book and gain access to over 150 episodes of author Glenn Ambrose’s free podcast “Life, Lessons and Laughter with Glenn Ambrose,” visit GlennAmbrose.com. You can also purchase the book on Amazon.com as of mid-December.

New Mixed-Levels Yoga Class Offered by Gary Halperin

o you want to experience yoga but feel intimidated about joining a class at your health club or a yoga studio? Perhaps you have heard that yoga is helpful for stress reduction, but the idea of starting already causes you stress. Then this class is for you. Come join a small yoga class in a beautifully renovated yoga studio and receive individual attention from a yoga instructor with 25 years of teaching experience. Certified professional level yoga teacher Gary Halperin offers a new weekly mixed-levels yoga class at Mandala Med Spa and Yoga Studio. This class takes place each Wednesday, 9–10 a.m. It is appropriate for beginners, as it teaches simple yoga postures that anyone can do and emphasizes body awareness and safety. The class is also ideal for experienced yoga students who are looking for a meditative and deeply relaxing experience. Halperin has taught thousands of people to practice yoga. In Sarasota, his clients have included guests and members of the Longboat Key Club and Resort, the Sarasota Orchestra, Ringling College, the region’s top 10 income producing realtors and Sarasota County employees. He has also taught workshops at Elite Health Medical Center, Rosemary Court Yoga and Yoga Libre Yoga Center. In addition, he created the “Feel Better Now Yoga” DVD. Location: 1715 Stickney Point Rd., Sarasota. For more information, visit MandalaMedSpa.com or call 941-586-6330. 14

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How to Remain Calm and Centered in a Chaotic World

ur chaotic world is empowered from our personality, known as the ego. There are multiple ways the ego attempts to get our attention—patterns, conflicts, heartache, sadness, money issues, and negative voices or self-talk, to name a few. They all keep us off-balance and in a state of worry about what is to come. Here are some actions you can take to remain calm and centered in your daily life. Develop a relationship with your Higher Self. It is the first level of divinity that knows your world and all about God. It will support you along your inner journey. Call forth the Violet Flame in, around and through your four lower bodies. The Violet Flame was brought forth by Master St. Germain to bring the most powerful spiritual energy that clears all karma from your aura to transforms negativity. Learn to practice meditation on a regular basis. There are 40 types of meditations in the world—you can use a Mantra, Guided Imagery or Zen, for instance. The most important piece is to make time each day to become quiet and re-educate your subconscious in order to free yourself. Take a breath when you are confronted with a negative situation, whether emotional or physical. This allows you to observe how you feel instead of just reacting. When you discover what the emotion is, choose to either own or release it. Through this action, you can move your consciousness into choice. By practicing one or all the above recommendations, you will create a new inner world. Written by Elysian Field’s intuitive reader Douglas Creed. Elysian Fields holiday hours for this month are as follows: December 2–7, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; December 1, 8 and 16, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; December 9–14 and 16–21, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; December 22, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; December 23, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; December 24, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; December 25, CLOSED; December 26–28 and 30, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; December 29, noon to 5 p.m.; December 31, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; January 1, CLOSED.

Mirabai Devi Visits Sarasota

Pearl Cream by Dr. Anna Anti-Aging Seminar

irabai Devi, international spiritual teacher, healing facilitator and author, will visit Sarasota from January 7–22. Her visit will kick-off with a free public event on January 10, 7 p.m., called “An Evening with Mirabai Devi,” followed by a paid event on January 11, 2 p.m., called “Increasing Your Light Vibration in the Next Decade with Mirabai Devi” and a third event on January 18, 6:30 p.m., called “For the Deeper Work with Mirabai Devi.” All three will be held at the Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light. She will also offer private sessions during her visit. Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, she is the founder of the Mirabai Devi Foundation which is dedicated to raising world consciousness through the awakening and healing of humanity. Mirabai’s programs include spiritual teachings, guided meditations, prayer, devotional music and healings with the Transmission of Divine Light. She encourages all who attend her events to focus on the Divine Light within to directly experience their own divine nature. Her programs and group healings have transformed the lives of millions around the world.

n December 13, 1 p.m., Dr. Anna Baker, DOM, will present a seminar to showcase 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 retighten muscles and slowly return the face to its younger look with daily use. These amino acids are very sensitive, and are destroyed by chemical preservatives which is why other commercially available pearl creams don’t offer these results. 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.

Event Location: 5041 Ringwood Meadow, Bldg. G2, Sarasota. Cost: free on January 10 (no registration required), $35 on January 11, and $100 on January 18. To register for the paid events, visit TinyURL.com/UnityWave or call 760-216-1029.

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CBD for You, CBD for Me, CBD for All

ive the gift of organic Point Plus CBD with nanotechnology for increased absorption this holiday season. But is your CBD the highest quality and bioavailability? What is the Terpene profile of your CBD? If you don’t know the answer to these questions, contact the team at Point Lumineux. CBD is not regulated by the FDA, so it is important to purchase CBD from a doctor or a dispensary. You can also become qualified for a medical marijuana card at Marijuana Doctor Now by Point Lumineux. From CBD creams, to tinctures, to massages or facials, treat yourself or a loved one to relaxation during this stressful holiday season. Our CBD massages and facials are truly one-of-a-kind with expert therapists who keep everyone coming back for more, and if you purchase a $100 gift certificate, give will receive a free $25 gift certificate. Come visit us and find a new level of relaxation you didn’t think was possible. Location: 2206 Jo An Dr., Sarasota. For more information, call 941-217-6828 or visit PointLumineux.com and MarijuanaDoctorNow.com.

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Wellness Wednesday Discounts at Virtue of Health

irtue of Health Hormone and Functional Medicine Clinic is introducing “Wellness Wednesdays” from now until the New Year. We offer 20% off your first vitamin IV treatment, 10% off customized IV therapies and discounts on vitamin nutrient injections. All are welcome— you do not need to be an established patient to enjoy these savings. IV healing and wellness therapies have gained popularity in recent years due to their effective healing potential, with the nutrients infused directly into the bloodstream. One reason IV treatments are exceptionally powerful is because they circumvent issues often found with oral administration including upset stomach, low absorption and low bioavailability. Since the nutrients are infused directly and avoid the gastrointestinal system, large doses can be administered without the usual sideeffects. An example of this is vitamin C, which can only be taken in small amounts orally before causing an upset stomach. IV healing therapies are known to be beneficial for autoimmune and neurological conditions, memory enhancement, depression, infections, dementia, Lyme disease, mold exposure, migraines, fibromyalgia, detoxification, heavy metal toxicity, Parkinson’s disease, chronic fatigue, anxiety and compromised immune systems. For more information, call 941-724-6399, email Info@VirtueOfHealth.com or visit VirtueOfHealth.com.

Seasonal Events with Acupuncture Facelift Seminar with Dr. Anna n December 11, 2 p.m., Dr. Anna Mark Anthony at Baker, DOM and founder of Faces by Sarasota Center of Light Dr. Anna, will present a seminar on how

n December 13, 7 p.m., the Sarasota Center of Light will present “The Mark Anthony Ancient Mysteries Lecture Series: The Mystical Magi and the Star of Bethlehem.” What was the Star of Bethlehem? Was it really a bright star in the sky or could it have been much more complex? What about the Magi, the so-called “Three Kings” who followed this star to the birthplace of Jesus? Although many Christians believe the Bible forbids divination and astrology, Biblical scholars in recent years disagree. It appears the Bible is filled with people who turned to what we now know as psychic intuition to guide them and foretell future events such as the coming of the Messiah. Psychic Explorer Mark Anthony takes the audience on a journey through time and space to reveal the secret of the legendary Star of Bethlehem. Then, on following evening of December 14, 7 p.m., Anthony will connect random attendees to their loved ones on the other side in an “Evening of Spirit Communication.” Mark Anthony the Psychic Lawyer® is the author of the award winning, critically acclaimed best-sellers Never Letting Go and Evidence of Eternity. He is a world-renowned fourth generation psychic medium who communicates with spirits. Join us for these memorable events as the holiday season unfolds. Location: 852 Tuttle Ave., Sarasota. Cost for both events: $65 (in advance). Cost for December 13 event: $20 (in advance), $25 (at the door). Cost for December 14 event: $45 (in advance), $50 (at the door). To purchase tickets, call 941-779-3971. For more information, visit EvidenceOfEternity.com.

to change the course of facial aging with her muscle tightening acupuncture face and necklift. Her technique reverses aging in the muscles of the face and neck which return the original features. Dr. Anna has a database of over 500 people, and she will show photographed results for different ages and face types. A nationally board-certified Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Dr. Anna has been practicing in Sarasota since 1998. She has developed her 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 the 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. Location: 2721 Mall Dr., Sarasota. For more information, call 941-921-2662. To view beforeand-after phones, visit FacesByDrAnna.com. If you cannot make the seminar, Dr. Anna offers free consultations.

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Dr. David Cifra, Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Specialist

r. Cifra is bringing this medical break-through technology to the Sarasota area!   Dr. David Cifra, D.C. now has a practice at 2415 University Parkway, Bldg. 3 in Sarasota. Dr. Cifra brings to the area an unparalleled ability to diagnose and treat spinal disc disorders using Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression. He received advance training in NonSurgical Spinal Decompression last year in an exclusive award ceremony held at the national training center for Disc Centers of America in Decatur, Illinois. This invitation only event was extended to some of the most specialized physicians in the country dedicated to the study of spinal disc disease and its Non-Surgical options using Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression. This program is administered by the International Disc Education Association, Disc Centers of America, and the International Medical Advisory Board on Spinal Decompression.  The International Medical Advisory Board on Spinal Decompression is comprised of ten Medical Physicians and 10 Chiropractic Physicians who have national Non-Surgical Spinal

Decompression University based certification and have demonstrated an exemplary level of excellence in the diagnosis and treatment of spinal disc disorders. Masters status in Non-Surgical Decompression is elite status and is only awarded to a handful of doctors each year.  This certification is considered the gold standard in training and research of the latest and most effective options for treating Spinal Disc Disorders including symptoms such as low back pain, neck pain, sciatica, numbness, tingling, pins and needles to name a few.  Dr Cifra is committed to providing first class care to patients who want to avoid narcotics, epidural injections, and unnecessary surgeries. Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression provides safe, gentle, and effective relief for upwards of 90% of patients that qualify for care.  With this procedure there is no pain, no drugs, and no surgery. “All You Have To Lose Is The Pain.”  Dr. Cifra is accepting appointments to treat patients - call today for a FREE consultation.    Location: 2415 University Parkway, Bldg. 3, Sarasota. To make an appointment or for more information call 315-345-7390, visit current website SarasotaDiscCenter.com.

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(Manatee County – Sarasota, Florida) Dr. David Cifra, DC who is board certified in the specialty of Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression has been peer-nominated and recently recognized by the International Medical Advisory Board on Spinal Decompression. This advanced certification is provided in conjunction with Disc Centers of America, which sets the gold standard in training and research, on the latest, most effective options for the alleviation & treatment of

spinal disc disorders, which often cause low back pain, neck pain, sciatica, numbness, tingling, pins and needle sensations and more. Dr. Cifra is committed to helping his patients avoid narcotics, epidural injections, and unnecessary surgeries. Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression provides safe, gentle, and effective relief for upwards of 90% of patients that qualify for care.

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Holiday Events at Sarasota Center of Light

arasota Center of Light welcomes world renowned fourth-generation psychic medium Mark Anthony for two events in December. The Center also has a full schedule of events, celebrations and workshops to celebrate the holidays and prepare to ring in the New Year. Mark Anthony will share unique insights into the Star of Bethlehem and the Wise Men during his presentation of “The Mystical Magi: The Mystery of the Star of Bethlehem” on December 13, then on December 14, he will offer “An Evening of Spirit Communication,” to connect audience members with loved ones from the other side. He will be available sign his books Never Letting Go and Evidence of Eternity after both events. On December 3, Joan Volpe will present a “Chakra Balancing Workshop” to help participants to understand subtle energy, the effects of energy vibration on health and how to balance chakras at higher levels. Rev. Jim Toole will offer “Transforming Intention into Reality” Creating a New Year” on December 17 to help bring intention into reality to create the life you want for 2020. Holiday celebrations will include “Caroling in the Garden” on December 21, a “Burning Bowl Ceremony” after the morning celebration on December 29 and a “Christmas Coffee Hour” after the morning celebration on December 3. The Center also offers a “Divine Light Service” on Christmas Eve, December 24, 7 p.m. It will be an evening of music, an inspirational talk, and everyone in attendance will receive a Spirit message from one of their mediums. Please check the NA calendar and our website for details, costs and locations of these events and others that are scheduled. Join us for services, education programs, events, visiting mediums and musical events throughout the year. Location: 852 S Tuttle Ave., Sarasota. For more information, call 941-953-6620, email ChurchOffice@SarasotaCenterofLight.com or visit SarasotaCenterofLight.com.

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Eliminate Stubborn Fat, Reduce and Wrinkles, Tighten Crepe-y Skin with Cryoskin

f you could eliminate stubborn body fat or have smoother, more radiant skin on your face, neck or cleavage without surgery or down time, would you take the necessary steps? Cryoskin is a natural treatment that uses sub-zero temperatures to eliminate body fat. We utilize this science to help slim and tone the body, tighten skin, reduce cellulite and provide facial treatments with non-invasive results. Cryoskin slimming helps our customers lose inches off their stomachs, love-handles, thighs and other areas. Toning sessions help to diminish cellulite, tone the body and tighten skin. Toning is effective for the face, neck and cleavage areas because it reduces the look of crepe-y skin. Our treatments are neither painful nor invasive, and there is no down time. In addition, we use Better Presso Massage compression therapy to aid the lymphatic system to process the fat cells lost during your treatments. This can significantly improve the speed of results. As well as lymphatic drainage, compression therapy is also effective for cellulite treatments, muscle recovery and regeneration for athletes, detoxification, circulation disorders, relieved muscle or joint pain, and accelerated healing time after injuries or operations. During this month, Natural Awakenings readers will receive $50 off their first treatment or $150 off any Cryoskin five-pack of treatments, as well as a free consultation. Location: 3501 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. For more information, call 941-241-7358 or visit CryoStudioSarasota.com.

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Introducing the Karma Coloring System for Hair

ew from Europe, the Karma Coloring System has its roots in Scotland, but these all-organic products are made in the United States, and nothing else like them exists on the market. The color develops in just 12–15 minutes with no damage caused to the hair. The Karma Coloring System is one of the safest and cleanest ways to color hair. If you want to reduce the chemicals used in your current beauty regimen, come to the European Helix Hair Designer in Port Charlotte and experience this technique for yourself. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 941-629-0074, or visit EuropeanHairDesigner.com. Location: 701 JC Center Court, Unit 10, Port Charlotte.

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Glenn Ambrose Life Coaching Have you felt the inner nudge towards more happiness and fulfillment? Down To Earth, The Spiritual Being’s Guide to a Happy, Human Experience is a relatable, informative and at times humorous approach to spirituality. Find the book on Amazon.com beginning mid-December. Also, listen to over 150 episodes of Glenn’s free podcast: Life, Lessons, & Laughter with Glenn Ambrose.

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ecome a better medium every time you work. Top international mediums John Holland and Joseph Shiel are coming to Ft. Myers from February 7–9, 2020. Holland and Shiel have forged an incredible partnership to offer a new method of teaching and imparting their wealth of experience and wisdom. They have designed a three-day inspirational and educational workshop with in-depth instruction on how to utilize the medium’s mind and its vast creative connection with the spirit world. Becoming a capable, confident and professional medium requires the utilization of all of one’s gifts with an intelligent approach to establish a clear vision for mediumship. Whether you’re an intermediate or seasoned professional medium, this workshop is a rare opportunity to learn, study and practice with two of the top mediums in the field. They both will help you find the strength in your own abilities, learn to trust and bring confidence in yourself, as well as your evidence with your mediumship. Please note, this workshop is limited to just 50 participants, so early registration is advised to guarantee your place. The event will be held at the Holiday Inn Ft. Myers Airport at Town Center. Contact the hotel separately if you need room reservations, and specify “Joe Shiel Workshop” for discount rates. To register for this event, visit JosephShiel.com/Events, JohnHolland. com/Events or Brown Paper Tickets at M.BPT.me/Event/4434830.

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et into the Spirit of the Season! The Spirit University invites you to our annual “Spirit of Holidays” Messages Party! Although the word “holiday” literally means “holy day,” most American holidays are not religious, but commemorative in nature and origin. Many Americans spend holidays with their friends and family, enjoying food, parades, and games - both televised and otherwise. Allow The Spirit University to kick start your holiday season with great company, good food, and a message from a loved one passed. Have a burning question that you need some insight into? Had your own spiritual encounter you can’t quite explain? We will have 5 Top Psychic Mediums on site to bring messages from beyond the veil. Come celebrate the Spirit of the holidays with a warm welcome to all. At our holiday gala all guests will receive heartwarming and validating information from a top psychic medium. Enjoy food and wine, and learn about upcoming news and events The Holiday Gala will include Dinner, a Gift Basket Raffle along with Live Music and plenty of Fun. Participate in the Gift Basket Raffle! Help Support The Spirit University by buying a raffle ticket for a gift basket from one of our sponsors! Tickets will also be sold at the event up until drawing time. Must be in attendance to win prize. 1 ticket $2, 3 tickets $5, 8 tickets $10. Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your place early. Mark your calendar; this is one event you don’t want to miss.

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New research offers potential paths for treatment for the nearly 20 percent of patients with high blood pressure that donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t respond well to medications. University of Florida College of Medicine researchers, testing 105 volunteers, found that the populations of gut bacteria differed between hypertensive individuals with depression and those without depression. A second study by Italian researchers found that patients with heart attacks had different bacteria in their guts than patients with stable angina.

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Researchers followed more than 36,000 Japanese men older than 40 for an average of 13.2 years. They found that those that consumed culinary mushrooms three times a week had a 17 percent lower chance of developing prostate cancer compared to those that ate mushrooms less than once a week. Participants that ate mushrooms once or twice a week had an 8 percent lower risk. The trend was even greater for those men over the age of 50 and was unrelated to other dietary habits.

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Train Students in Mindfulness to Reduce Stress and Improve Grades Sixth-graders that received mindfulness training each day for eight weeks experienced lower stress levels, less depression and improved academic performance compared to their peers in a control group that studied computer coding, report Massachusetts Institute of Technology researchers. In addition to that 100-student study, researchers surveyed 2,000 students in grades five through eight and found those that showed more mindfulness tended to have better grades and test scores. They also had fewer absences and suspensions.

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Five major food technology companies have converged to form the Alliance for Meat, Poultry and Seafood (AMPS) Innovation, which seeks to create real meat from animal cells without the need to slaughter animals. The founding members of the coalition are both cell-based seafood companies BlueNalu and Finless Foods and meat makers Fork & Goode, San Francisco-based JUST Inc., and Memphis Meats. AMPS Innovation (ampsinnovation.org) intends to tackle obstacles presented in the cellular agriculture industry and bring products to the consumer faster with transparency and proper regulatory frameworks for cell-based products. Each member company has made significant strides in the development of these products with the hope they will soon be options in the everyday diets of individuals, as well as a nutrition source for a human population projected to grow to 10 billion by 2050.

A new study based on the National Land Cover Database of 3,086 of the 3,103 counties in the continental U.S. published in the journal Urban Forestry and Urban Greening found that increases in forest and shrub cover corresponded to decreases in Medicare health care spending, even when accounting for economic, geographic or other factors that might independently influence healthcare costs. Urban and rural counties with the lowest socioeconomic status appeared to benefit the most from increases in forests and shrubs. University of Illinois graduate student Douglas A. Becker, who led the new research with Matt Browning, a professor of recreation, sports and tourism, says, “It occurred to me that low-income communities are getting the biggest bang for their buck because they probably have the most to gain.” Other studies have shown that people in intensive care units recover more quickly and have fewer complications after surgery if their hospital rooms look out over trees rather than parking lots and that forest walks can influence potentially health-promoting hormone levels or anti-cancer immune cells in the blood.

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and contracts of oil and gas companies, he has completely transitioned away from offering petroleum and become the country’s first exclusively electric vehicle (EV) charging station. Because there has been a shortage of EV charging stations in the state, the station’s changeover was partially funded by the Baltimore-based

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Cruise Line Abandons Plastic Bottles As a result of its partnership with Just Goods, Inc., the Norwegian Cruise Line will replace single-use plastic bottles across its fleet by January 1, 2020, beginning with the Norwegian Encore. The company’s ships will feature JUST, which is 100 percent spring water in a plant-based carton made of 82 percent renewable materials from trees grown in responsibly managed forests. The cap and shoulder are made from a sugarcane-based plastic. It’s refillable and recyclable. Just Goods, located in Glen Falls, New York, has a global presence with bottling facilities in New York, Northern Ireland and Australia, allowing the company to meet demand around the world without shipping water from a single production source. It plans to replace more than 6 million single-use plastic bottles every year. CEO Ira Laufer says, “The company is pushing the boundaries of what’s always been done because it knows we all need to do better.”

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler has signed a directive reducing the animal testing that the agency has long required on such animals as dogs, birds, rats and fish to gauge the toxicity of chemicals before they can be bought, sold or used in the environment. The agency also authorized $4.25 million in funding for five universities to research the development and use of alternative test methods and strategies that reduce, refine or replace vertebrate animal testing. He says, “Today’s memo directs the agency to aggressively reduce animal testing, including reducing mammal study requests and funding 30 percent by 2025 and completely eliminating them by 2035.” Any mammal studies requested or funded by the EPA after 2035 will require administrator approval on a case-by-case basis. It directs leadership and staff in the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention and the Office of Research and Development to prioritize and direct existing resources toward measurable impacts in the reduction of animal testing while ensuring protection of human health and the environment.

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Mirabai Devi will visit Sarasota from January 7th - 22nd. Mirabai will also be offering private sessions during her time in Sarasota. Friday, January 10th FREE public event, An Evening with Mirabai Devi Saturday, January 11th Increasing Your Light Vibration in the Next Decade with Mirabai Devi - 2:00pm $35 pre-register or at the door To Register: www.tinyurl.com/unitywave Saturday, January 18th For the Deeper Work with Mirabai Devi - 6:30pm $100 pre-register or at the door To Register: www.tinyurl.com/unitywave All three events will be held at the Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadow, Bldg G-2, Sarasota

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The Use of Platelet Rich Fibrin in Dentistry by Dr. Huguette Duteau

ne crucial aspect in dental care is the need for replacement and regeneration of tissues in a mouth that has been altered by disease or injury. Until now, the best type of healing was to allow the mouth to mend on its own. While the body is an amazing machine that can heal beautifully under the right circumstances, a patient could experience pain or inflammation in the healing process. The introduction of bone grafts can help in rebuilding the surgical sites, more specifically in locations where a tooth has just been extracted. Bone grafts have been used to fill voids in the tooth socket to rebuild the bone for procedures such as implants or increasing the ridge for better retention of dentures. The problem with bone grafts is that most often, they do not come from the patient’s own body. The body could, therefore, perceive it as a foreign material introduced into its tissues which might cause chronic inflammation and pain, or worse, start a cascade for autoimmune problems. What if there was a replacement material that comes from a patient’s own body (autologous) and that can provide replacement in the patient’s oral tissues? Fortunately, we are now able to isolate a concentrate from the patient’s blood that can provide regeneration of oral tissues. One such replacement is the use of Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF) which is a concentrate of the blood that is obtained by centrifugation. This concentrate is made of a matrix platelet-rich fibrin with various growth fac-

tors that promote healing of the area in need of repair. The advantages to placing PRF in a surgical site are numerous. It is biocompatible (from the person’s own blood), so the patient’s body recognizes it as its own. PRF also has the benefit of acting as a reservoir of tissue growth factors in a damaged site. Its fibrin matrix acts as a framework that holds these growth factors and regenerative cells, which in turn, act as stimulators on cell growth and wound healing.

PRF, therefore, promotes the proliferation and differentiation of tissues in an area where repair and healing are needed. Common post-surgical complications such as inflammation and swelling are reduced which leads to a significant decrease in post-surgical pain and infection. PRF has also been shown to be a valuable asset in periodontal (gum) disease for bone regeneration, remodeling and the repair of gingival recession. PRF has proven to offer multiple clinical potentials in regenerative dental therapy. It has shown to promote tissue repair and to quickly stimulate tissue healing at the site of surgery. In addition, it allows the healing time to be reduced significantly. The ease using PRF, combined with the low cost and its source from the patient’s own blood, makes it an ideal material for tissue healing in the dental office. For more information about this treatment method, contact White Sands Dentistry which is located at 520 48th Street Ct. E, Bradenton. To schedule an appointment, call 941-7489393 or visit WhiteSandsDentristry.com.

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Embrace the High Vibration Life:

Q&A with The OM Shoppe by Mary-Elizabeth Schurrer

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hat is vibrational medicine?” This is the question I found myself wondering as I prepared to speak to Beth A. Snyder, CCHt, a clinical hypnotherapist and owner of Sarasota’s energetic oasis The OM Shoppe which she took the helm of in 2016. Serendipitously, as our conversation unfolded, Snyder’s vast knowledge of the metaphysical offered me an answer. “Vibrational medicine is a holistic approach to health and wellness that takes into account the energetic nature of all living creatures. Our atoms are vibrating energy, and energetic vibrations of many forms and frequencies—colors, lights, sounds, touch, aromas—constantly affect us. Vibrational medicine involves all forms of energy therapy which can tune both us and our environment back into harmonic resonance,” she explains. Her definition might sound complex in theory, but in actual practice, vibrational medicine is quite simple to integrate into the rhythms of daily life. In our insightful discussion below, Snyder educates me—and you too, I hope!—on why a high-vibration existence is such a crucial part of wellness and how The OM Shoppe continues to make this lifestyle accessible, both to the Sarasota community and even nationwide. 30

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Natural Awakenings: I hear The OM Shoppe has undergone a recent expansion—can you summarize what this process entailed, and what your goals are for the business as you look ahead to 2020? Beth Snyder: We expanded into the nextdoor space which has doubled our size to more than 3,600 square feet. This new expansion created additional space for a showroom, events, classrooms, production and extra storage. We had simply outgrown our previous location, and the space next door was calling to us, so after a year of planning, we took the plunge, and the response has been tremendous! We have already started hosting events, selling out classes and concerts, expanding our product lines, and we have created a beautiful community space for our clients, customers and those eager to learn more about vibrational medicine. In 2020, we’ll continue to offer interesting and unique high-value classes, lectures, author visits and other resources to bring the world of sound healing and vibrational medicine to both individuals and practitioners alike. We recently sold out a three-day intensive level one sound healing certification course in just two weeks—in fact, we added more seating to accommodate the response. We have plans to grow our OM education department, host conscious music

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events and self-empowering workshops, and expand our lines of vibrational medicine tools, musical instruments, energy décor, natural wellness products and menu of services in our energy spa. This expansion is a true playground for everyone’s inner child. In our showroom, we have hundreds of quartz crystal singing bowls, steel drums, Idiopans, flutes and Tibetan bowls for our customers to explore and interact with. Our selection of metaphysical and self-help books or CDs are popular too, along with our exclusive jewelry, face and body care lines, crystals, Himalayan salt products and more. The OM Shoppe is both an uplifting and entertaining place, and our mission is to help anyone who enters feel more connected, vibrant and well. NA: What products and services do you offer currently at The OM Shoppe, and will any of these be changed or revamped as the store continues in its new transition? Snyder: The OM Shoppe is one of the nation’s leading suppliers of quartz crystal singing bowls and sound healing tools. You might not even realize it, but our successful ecommerce website ships all over the continental United States. We consider ourselves a vibrational medicine store, and we also offer the area’s only premier energy spa which is unique in that all of our beds are equipped with Amethyst Bio Mats. In addition, we provide chronotherapy (color therapy), then a 22-page biofeedback aura report is taken of each client before a treatment, and the sound healing included in all our treatments is based on the individual’s specific needs. Our massage therapists are highly trained and passionate, not only about massage, but energy and chakra balancing too. We have trademarked our signature treatments in energy, sound and massage, and our inhouse clinical hypnotherapists round out The OM Shoppe to be a body, mind and spirit experience. Many of our clients enjoy our wellness packages which offer various complimentary healing modalities, and our core philosophy is that we are here to support others in creating the intentions they desire for themselves. Too often, people are made to feel they “should” do something, but we firmly believe that each individual knows what they need in order to become their truest self. We are here to hold space, offer direction and help our clients discover both healing and wholeness.

NA: How do you envision this period of growth and transformation will impact and benefit your customers and the Sarasota area as a whole? Snyder: The OM Shoppe is more than just a retail store or spa—we are a true OM community. This space was created to enable those who are seeking to find their way through natural approaches which lead to their fullest selves. We are working to host more courses and events with highprofile artists or authors that will benefit our entire Sarasota community. We have also partnered with local practitioners and teachers to facilitate workshops, and we plan to offer yoga and meditation in 2020 as well. Being part of the OM community fosters the love, support and encouragement we need to move through our personal transformations. Each individual who enters our space is a visit from the Divine, and we take this to heart. Everyone is a mirror and a reflection to all those who surround them—there is no separation, and you can feel this sense of connection whenever you step inside The OM Shoppe.

NA: What are you most excited to see unfold with regard to The OM Shoppe’s future trajectory in the New Year—and even beyond? Snyder: The OM Shoppe is a collective of like-minded people working to raise the vibration of our planet, and each team member is dedicated to the practice of a highly vibrational life path. This means that our unified vision is to raise the standards of sound healing and to become a school and certifying body for sound healers over the next five years. We produced our first magazine titled The OM in 2019, and we are excited to continue distributing this publication to our audience all over the country. We are working on the first quarter issue of 2020 that will be chock-full of meditations, product knowledge and other inspirational content for anyone who is interested in a highvibration lifestyle. As a clinical hypnotherapist, I understand the power of the mind, and when we all share a vision of kindness, acceptance, love and growth, then we can access our purest, truest potential. However, I am most excited about our Shamanic Sound Journeys which are collaborative efforts of professional musicians

who combine the science of sound, mindbody medicine and hypnosis to create a unique, remarkable experience. These Shamanic Sound Journeys have continued to sell out since their inception nine months ago, but we can now accommodate as many as 16 guests for a conscious mind expansion like no other, held on the last Sunday of each month at 3:00 in the afternoon. The OM Shoppe is located at 4801 S Tamiami Trail, Suite 5, Sarasota. For more information, call 941-706-3257, email Service@TheOMShoppe.com or visit TheOMShoppe.com. To view the spa menu, visit TheOMShoppeAndSpa.com, and to learn more about Beth Snyder’s hypnosis services and practice, visit BethSnyderHypnosis.com. 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 practical tips for embracing an active, nutritious and empowered lifestyle.

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Awakening to the Evolution of Community by Linda Sechrist

en master Thich Nhat Hanh’s suggestion that the next Buddha would likely not take form as an individual but rather as a sangha, a community practicing mindful living, led many people to ask, “Why a community?” The author of more than 100 books that explore the Buddha’s core teachings on mindfulness, kindness and compassion, Hanh clarified the meaning of sangha as a good community necessary for helping individuals learn how to encounter life in the present moment, resist the unwholesome ways of our time, go in the direction of peace and nourish seeds of enlightenment. Even the best intentions, he noted, can falter without such a group of trusted family, friends and co-practitioners experiencing mindfulness together.

A Migration to Forming Community

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Although many groups form for marketing, political, civic or social purposes—allowing participants to share values and common interests—thousands more gather as online intentional communities associated with personal growth and spiritual awakening. Myriad individuals have been able to experience some aspect of community through international organizations such as MindValley, Hay House, the Shift Network and Dr. Deepak Chopra’s Jiyo, a wellness-focused mobile app intended to extend the reach of his ideas on health and social transformation from millions of people to more than 1 billion. In MeetUp, spiritual awakening groups recently comprised 1,113,972 members in 3,631 groups worldwide. Additionally, co-housing communities, spiritual residential communities and eco-villages continue to form around the intention of designing and implementing pathways to a regenerative future.

The Old Story Versus the New Story

The increased interest in intentional communities may hint at a possibility that the

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human desire for community might be nature’s evolutionary nudge toward a collective leap that helps us to survive a changing climate and Earth’s potential sixth mass extinction. If so, this possibility needs a new supportive story that includes humans as part of nature, with its evolutionary impulse as a guide for body, mind and soul. With our modern scientific worldview, when people talk about nature, they typically mean animals, plants, geological features and natural processes, all happening independently of humans. A more suitable new story is cultural historian Thomas Berry’s moving and meaningful narrative in The Great Work: Our Way Into the Future, in which humans aren’t above nature by virtue of superior intellect, but instead are equal partners with all that exists in a materially and spiritually evolving universe. From Berry’s perspective, humans are the eyes, minds and hearts through which the cosmos is evolving so that it can come to know itself ever more perfectly through us. Apollo 14 astronaut Edgar Mitchell shared Berry’s perspective. Traveling back to Earth after walking upon the lunar surface, Mitchell gazed out of the spacecraft

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window, whereupon he was flooded with an ecstatic awareness. “I was a part of the universe I was observing, and I became aware that everything that exists is part of one intricately interconnected whole,” recounts Mitchell, who founded the groundbreaking Institute of Noetic Sciences to explore the nature of human consciousness.

A Guiding Light

Seijaku Roshi, the abbot and founder of the Pine Wind Zen Community, aptly named for its location in a pine forest in Shamong, New Jersey, advises, “People are searching and hungering for community, which is number one on my agenda. If we aren’t talking about community, we’re squandering the moment. Whether it’s an evolutionary nudge or not, it appears that our tragic world situation is pushing us towards an alternative vision for living a meaningful life that meets the needs of people, society and the environment. We are awakening to the fact we’re interconnected, interdependent and need community, which is the spirit and guiding light whereby people come together to fulfill a purpose, to help others fulfill their purpose and to take care of one another.”

Conscious Evolution

Craig Hamilton, the guiding force behind the movement known as Integral Enlightenment, is the founder of the telecourse training program Academy for Evolutionaries. His spiritual guidance and teachings reach a growing international online community spanning 50 countries. “Transforming ourselves in the deepest possible way is, in fact, an evolutionary imperative, and we need to be able to identify the indicators of emergent shifts and participate creatively with change as an evolutionary force. Evolution up to this point has been playing out unconsciously. We’re now waking up and realizing that we can collaborate and participate in an emerging future.” Hamilton’s experience is that where humans awake to the one that is expressed through the many, they also begin to engage together. “Practicing community isn’t as simple as it seems. In online communities, a lot less can go wrong. The stakes aren’t as high. People come and go, share and engage as they like.”

A Community of Sisterhood

Laurie McCammon, author of Enough! How to Liberate Yourself and Remake the World with Just One Word, feels certain that humans are evolving. “We were last to the party with our big brains, and now we’re trying to intellectualize our way to an uncertain future without important feminine values such as feeling, intuiting, nurturing, interdependency and vulnerability,” says McCammon, who is deeply involved in the circle movement, in which women gather in small groups to empower each other. A regular participant in Gather the Women Global Matrix, a worldwide sisterhood that connects thousands of women sharing meaningful conversations and celebrating the divine feminine with the intention of bringing about personal and planetary transformation through cooperation and collaboration, McCammon says, “No one of us can bring about large-scale transformation alone. It’s time to tell the new story wherein our lives and actions demonstrate that together we are enough. Non-hierarchical circles that encourage authentic communication are part of this new story.” Citing other important circle communities such as Tree Sisters and The Millionth Circle, McCammon suggests that women tap into The Divine Feminine app, which allows them to find circle communities and events anywhere in the world.

Co-Creating With the Intelligence of Nature

Teacher and futurist Peter Russell writes books that are focused on consciousness and contemporary spirituality. His lectures help humans free themselves of limited beliefs and attitudes that belie many of humanity’s personal, social and global problems. The author of The Global Brain: The Awakening Earth in a New Century, Russell posits that the evolutionary process naturally draws humans together. “Humans are social creatures that need community, which I find very energizing,” says Russell, who cites the Findhorn Foundation eco-village, in Scotland, as a dynamic experiment in community. “Although residents went through hard times, they recognized the need for

honest communication so they could attune to one another in loving ways that would allow everyone to work through their difficulties. Today, life at Findhorn is guided by the inner voice of spirit, and residents work in co-creation with the intelligence of nature,” he says.

The Collective Wisdom of Community

An uncertain future is emerging, making it necessary for new and more intuitive methods and spiritual practices for developing collective wisdom, human potential and the skills for practicing community. “I’m in the process of finalizing 118 chapters from 90 different authors for a Collaborative Change Library: Transforming Organizations, Revitalizing Communities, Developing Human Potential,” says associate editor Carole Gorelick, who clarifies that spiritual practices are now playing a part in bringing about collaborative change. She notes that several chapters are updated versions of The Change Handbook: The Definitive Resource on Today’s Best Methods for Engaging Whole Systems (2007 second edition), which included modalities such as World Café, Open Space Technology, Art of Hosting, Appreciative Inquiry and many others. A living handbook for developing human potential and the skills to practice community, Fred Eppsteiner has been teaching Buddhism for 23 years. A student of Hanh’s since the 1960s, he is the founder of the Florida Community of Mindfulness, in Tampa. Eppsteiner sums up why the next Buddha could be a community: “A better future will be created by people who are living the values they want for the world, not just abstractly using only the intellect. In community, we ask ourselves, ‘Can I be what I want to see in the world? Can I practice these things mindfully in community with love, acceptance, deep listening, compassion and kindness?’ These are values that every Buddha has lived for centuries, and certainly ones we need to evolve from a culture of, ‘It’s all about me’ to a culture of, ‘It’s all about we’.” Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at LindaSechrist.com. December 2019

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How to Reduce Holiday Food Waste

he heaping platters that cheerfully mark the holidays have an unfortunate downside: Americans increase their waste by 25 percent between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The discarded food and packaging burden landfills with an additional 1 million tons of waste each week. That’s in addition to the 40 percent of food Americans typically waste each year— nearly half of all the food prepared at home or in restaurants. Monica McBride, senior manager of food loss and waste for the World Wildlife Fund, notes that squandered bounty is grown in areas that were converted from natural habitat into farm fields, so it’s also a waste of natural resources. “Once you start cooking, you realize the impact on the planet,” says chef and caterer Steven Laurence, owner of Vegan Commissary, in Philadelphia. “My grandmother was the kind of person who, if there was one pea left over, she put it in a container and someone ate it the next day. That kind of informs my cooking. The way I was trained, you didn’t waste anything. You used everything.” In individual households, small changes can have a big impact, especially during the holidays; all it takes is awareness

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and a plan. Frugal cooks can make room for a holiday waste reduction strategy by taking inventory of the pantry and boxing up a load for the local soup kitchen or food bank. Then, design a menu with the environment in mind, using portion control to avoid food waste and whipping up dishes that can easily be upcycled into new creations that can be used as appetizers in the coming days or tucked in the freezer for future enjoyment. Start with the Guest-imator at SaveTheFood.com, a great way to determine portions for a holiday party, says Cheryl Coleman, director of the EPA Resource Conservation and Sustainability Division in the Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery. The Guest-imator and Save the Food, a program of the Natural Resources Defense Council in conjunction with the Ad Council, tells cooks how much to make to keep guests happy and includes recipes for leftovers, such as Crispy Sheet Pan Hash, made with leftover roasted vegetables, and Ugly Vegetable Pasta, made with zucchini, tomatoes and eggplant. Spoilage is another way food finds its way into the garbage can, and that too, can be avoided, Laurence says, pointing out that most food goes bad because it’s not cooked

properly or is mishandled in storage. “Mix animal protein with starches and grains in a container and it goes bad because of two different sorts of enzymes. It is a fuel for bacteria.” He also recommends using as many organic ingredients as possible for longer-lasting leftovers. “We guarantee all of our dishes for two weeks,” he says. Encouraging visitors to take home leftovers is another effective food-saving strategy, says McBride. “Have Tupperware or to-go boxes you could provide to your guests.” Reilly Brock, content manager at Imperfect Produce, in New York City, agrees. “Just like repurposing excess product requires creative thinking, food waste around the holidays requires outof-the-box ideas to keep impact low,” says Brock, whose company delivers imperfect produce to customers’ doors for a cost savings. “Why end the fun when the meal ends? The best part about leftovers—and the holidays—is keeping the celebration going.” “Also, make sure you keep food safe,” McBride says. “The CDC [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention] has a really great overview of how to do that for parties. Standard guidance is not to leave food out for more than two hours. So, as a party planner, make sure you mentally note when you put food out.” Coleman recommends taking it a step beyond the holidays by joining a movement to cut food waste year-round. She suggests visiting FurtherWithFood.org to learn more. “Through that and additional outreach, we might be able to start to change,” says McBride. Yvette C. Hammett is an environmental writer based in Valrico, Florida. Connect at YvetteHammett28@hotmail.com.

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Surgeon Mary Neal on Lessons From Heaven by Kajsa Nickels

n 1999, while kayaking on the Fuy River in Chile, orthopedic surgeon Mary Neal became trapped beneath a waterfall and drowned. She was underwater for 30 minutes before the current pulled her out. During that time, Neal experienced what she believes to be a miraculous event in which she penetrated the veil dividing the physical and spiritual worlds. There, she was told that it was not yet her time, and of the future death of her eldest son, a prediction that was fulfilled 10 years later. The experience gave her a new perspective on the purpose of our Earthly existence and life after death. She has since written two books on the subject: To Heaven and Back: A Doctor’s Extraordinary Account of Her Death, Heaven, Angels and Life Again; and 7 Lessons from Heaven: How Dying Taught Me to Live a Joy-Filled Life. Her life-altering experience prompted her to pay more attention to those things that are truly important: faith, family and relationships with other human beings. She lives with her family in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, where she continues to mend broken bones.

How do you think your medical background makes you uniquely qualified to speak on near-death experiences (NDE)?

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cess to many resources that the common person would not. I spent many months researching scientific and medical literature to try to come up with a logical explanation of what had happened to me. I was forced to conclude that my experience fell outside of the parameters of both science and medicine. I could not find any examples to disprove what happened, especially when the predicted death of my oldest son came to pass.

What was the most profound moment of your experience?

It’s hard to pinpoint the most profound moment of the entire experience, but what impacted me most was the realization that God is real, and He is present to each and every one of us every moment of our daily lives. I realized to the depths of my soul that all God’s promises are true, not just wishful thinking or a vague hope.

How has your NDE made you a better wife, mother and medical professional?

You can’t have an NDE without having your entire life changed. When you realize that there is more to life than what you can see with your physical eyes, it changes your entire perspective on every moment of every day. The things we say and the things we do create a ripple effect that spreads beyond the boundaries of our human sight. Love

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is ultimately the only thing that matters, to reflect love to the world and other people. I was a “good person” before my NDE, but I now see differently. I see that each human being is incredibly loved, and that we are all one: We are them, and they are us. Everything else in the world is secondary to God’s love and presence in our lives.

How is your approach to everyday life different than it was prior to your NDE?

I am able to be entirely present in every moment of my life. I can experience deep and abiding joy regardless of my circumstances. I am able to trust that grace covers my past, that there is life after death and a plan for my life. No matter what is happening, even if it is terrible, beauty will come out of it. Most people are trapped in regrets of the past and worry about the future. With complete trust in God, I am able to fully have joy in each and every moment.

Is there a difference between joy and happiness?

Absolutely. Happiness is an emotion based on circumstances. Happiness can accompany joy, but not always. Joy is a state of being, of trusting in God, of believing that his promises are true. Joy comes from freedom—freedom from disruptive emotions like guilt, remorse, unforgiveness. Even in the devastation of my oldest son’s death, I can honestly say that I experienced a deep joy from trusting in God’s love and promises.

Why do you believe heaven is written in our hearts?

As a scientist, I firmly believe that we are created beings with physical bodies and spiritual souls. I believe that our spiritual self remembers heaven and remembers joy. Part of our journey here on Earth is to rediscover our connection with God. As adults, we often feel that we have to choose between science and spiritualism. The truth is that they coexist, answering questions in different ways. Kajsa Nickels is a freelance author who lives in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Connect at fideleterna45@gmail.com.

Faster Recovery and Improved Overall Health through Massage by Gualberto C. Perez, MD, CPI

ost people will tell you that a massage feels great after exercise. After all, massage can soothe sore muscles, increase circulation, reduce inflammation and get you back to your chosen sport or activity even faster. These positive effects of massage have often been accepted as fact and remained unquestioned, but are they correct in their assumptions? A review of recent research studies on massage reveals some very important and perhaps life-altering findings. To begin, a 2012 study conducted by McMaster University, Ontario, Canada, showed that massage can, in fact, inhibit inflammation and be beneficial to muscles that have been damaged through exercise. The McMaster study drew attention from The New York Times and was summarized in a 2012 post on the Times’ blog. In it, we learn two important ways that massage can aid tired muscles after exercise: Massage limits the production of cytokines—compounds that are responsible for muscle inflammation. By reducing cytokine production, inflammation after bouts of vigorous exercise can be greatly reduced thereby decreasing recovery times and allowing people to exercise longer and more often. Massage can stimulate mitochondria, the “engines” of cells that convert glucose to energy, and are also responsible for cell repair. The combination of limited cytokine production and stimulated mitochondria, notes the study’s lead author Dr. Mark A.

Tarnopolsky, allows muscles to better adapt to increased levels of activity. When the McMaster study is viewed alongside other recent work about massage, one can begin to fully understand the profound benefits of simple daily massage on our overall health. For example, it has long been accepted that massage stimulates circulation, and a 2014 study conducted at the University of Illinois at Chicago demonstrated just that. The study found that massage therapy, when administered after a round of exercise, can counteract the reduction of blood flow that often occurs as a result of exercise-induced muscle injury. The study group that received massage saw higher levels of blood flow for up to 72 hours after exercise. This improved blood flow can lead to better oxygenation of muscle tissues throughout the body, faster recovery times and improved healing after injury or surgery. The study also found that massage increased circulation in individuals who had not previously exercised, demonstrating that massage can have benefits for all, regardless of levels of activity. At this point, if you’re still skeptical about the health benefits of massage, consider the work of Dr. Tiffany Field, founder of Touch Research Institute at University of Miami. Over the last three decades, Dr. Field’s comprehensive efforts have shown everything from how massage benefits athletes to how light touch therapy can stimulate brain activity and growth in premature infants. Dr. Field’s work has been recognized and incorporated by countless physicians, psychologists and researchers over the past 30 years and has garnered her multiple Senior Research Scientist Awards from the National Institute of Mental Health. Finally, to take things a step further, a 2000 study from the Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamentals of Nursing demonstrated that a daily foot massage can improve heart health by improving systolic blood pressure and reducing overall stress levels. In that study, two groups of nursing students were evaluated for the effects of a daily foot massage on mood, fatigue, blood pressure and pulse rate. The study group that received the massage saw significantly lower systolic blood pressures as well as significantly improved mood scores and decreased levels of fatigue. The Korean study is also a prime example of the importance of massage in cultures throughout the world and the transition in Eastern cultures to massage as a fully research-based mainstream modality. Forty years ago, massage wasn’t necessarily on the radar as a hot topic for clinical research, however, the works of Dr. Field and other institutions noted here show massage to not only be a worthwhile topic for research but also an extremely beneficial daily practice for anyone. The simple conclusion of all this? You can feel better—perhaps even live longer—through daily massage. Awarded the 2018 Leadership Award in Clinical Research by a principal investigator by the ACRP, Gualberto C. Perez, MD, CPI has more than 27 years of successful clinical research experience in the pharmaceutical industry at the CRO level in Phases I-IV R&D. Dr. Perez is currently the CEO at Happy Feet Plus/ Kenkoh. For more information, visit HappyFeet.com or KenkohRelief.com. December 2019

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he holidays may send too many sugar plums and frosted gingerbread figures dancing in the heads of people with dietary restrictions. Anyone that chooses to avoid highly processed flours or sugars, artificial ingredients and loads of butter will typically be presented with all of this and more at social gatherings this time of year. They arrive on visually appealing cookie platters that tempt with their cute shapes, vibrant colors and sparkle. Some, like the gingerbread and reindeer cutouts, will beckon with glazed eyes: “Just one,” they whisper. But one can

turn into nine and make someone that may normally avoid sugar or gluten feel bodily regrets. Someone that is vegan or allergic may feel they can’t have treats. Making healthier choices about food is difficult for reasons many don’t understand. “People have relationships with food—involving family, comfort and traditions—and they don’t want to give that up,” says James Brandon, of Tampa, founder of Facebook’s Vegan and PlantBased Beginner’s Community. Brandon says that holiday treats are tough to resist, but staying true to health goals is most

“That way, you can introduce something delicious to your friends, family or co-workers and be sure you’ll have something to eat!” important in the long run. The best defense to avoid frustration at social food events is to bring a dish to share that meets your dietary needs, says Megan Gilmore, the author of No Excuses Detox: 100 Recipes to Help You Eat Healthy Every Day and a blogger at Detoxinista. com. “That way, you can introduce something delicious to your friends, family or co-workers and be sure you’ll have something to eat!” A batch of simple, delectable, visually appealing and healthful cookies can be that plate to share, a gift to give or something to keep on hand for guests. Keep the focus on simple, advises Pamela Reed, who blogs at BrooklynFarmGirl.com. There are plenty of recipes that will satisfy the sweet tooth and decorate the holiday buffet (until they’re all eaten, that is). Don’t increase holiday stress by trying a new recipe at the last minute. “Stick with your favorite recipes that you know are going to be a success and are going to leave everyone’s taste buds happy,” she says. Transitioning to a more conscious way of eating isn’t about deprivation or leaving tradition behind. Bring on the new and healthful cookie recipes and name one after your grandma. Julie Peterson writes from her home in rural Wisconsin. Contact her at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com.

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Oh-So-Healthy Holiday Treats Peanut Butter Cookies (Vegan, Gluten Free) Yields: About 18 cookies

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1 cup creamy peanut butter ½ cup coconut sugar ½ cup brown sugar 2 tsp vanilla ⅔ cup oat flour 1 tsp baking soda ¼ tsp salt ¼ cup almond milk Additional sugar to roll cookies in Preheat oven to 350° F. In a large bowl, cream together peanut butter and sugars with a hand mixer. Once combined, add vanilla and continue mixing.

Add flour, baking soda, salt and almond milk into the bowl and mix for a few seconds, until combined. The cookie dough will be a little crumbly. Prepare 2 cookie sheets with silicone baking sheets or spray with nonstick spray. Roll the dough into large balls, and then gently roll in sugar to cover them. Use a fork to gently press down on each cookie a little bit—not too much, or they will crumble. Bake cookies for 12 minutes. Once out of the oven, allow to cool for 15 minutes. This is important, as the cookies will be very soft when they come out of the oven, but they will harden up as they cool. Store in an airtight container or freeze. Recipe courtesy of BrooklynFarmGirl.com.

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Chocolate Topping: ¼ cup cocoa powder ¼ cup melted coconut oil 3 Tbsp pure maple syrup

Store in the fridge in a sealed container for up to two weeks for best texture.

Line a standard loaf pan with parchment paper and set it aside. In a medium bowl, stir together the chocolate crust ingredients until a moist dough is formed. Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the lined loaf pan and place it in the freezer to set.

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1 cup pecan halves ½ cup shredded unsweetened coconut 1 cup soft Medjool dates, pitted (about 10 dates) 1 Tbsp coconut oil ½ tsp sea salt ½ tsp vanilla extract ½ cup arrowroot or tapioca starch Extra arrowroot for dusting, or coconut sugar Place the pecans and shredded coconut in a large food processor fitted with an “S” blade, and process until the pecans are broken down and crumbly. Add in the rest of the ingredients and process again, until a sticky dough is formed. (It should stick together when pressed between two fingers.) Scoop the dough by rounded tablespoons and roll the dough between your hands, forming balls. Arrange the balls on a plate or baking sheet lined with parchment paper, then place them in the freezer to

To prepare the filling, you can use the same bowl to stir the peanut butter, maple syrup, coconut oil and salt. Depending on whether you’re using salted or unsalted peanut butter, consider adding more salt to taste. Store-bought peanut butter cups are quite salty, so I like to add a generous pinch of salt to mimic that flavor. Remove the crust from the freezer and pour the peanut butter filling over the top, using a spatula to spread it out evenly. Return the pan to the freezer to set.

No-Bake Peanut Butter Cup Bars (Vegan, Gluten Free) Chocolate Crust: ¾ cup ground almond meal 2 Tbsp cocoa powder 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup 1 Tbsp melted coconut oil Pinch of sea salt

Rinse the mixing bowl and use it again to make the final layer. Combine the cocoa powder, melted coconut oil and maple syrup, whisking well to break up any clumps. Once the mixture has become a smooth chocolate sauce, pour it over the peanut butter layer, and return the pan to the freezer to set until firm, about an hour or two. Once the bars are firm, grab the edges of parchment paper to easily lift the solid bar from the pan, and use a sharp knife to slice the bars into your desired size. Store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks, or in the freezer for up to a month. (The bars become very firm if frozen for too long, so I prefer serving them from the fridge after the initial firming-up time.) Source: Detoxinista.com/no-bake-peanutbutter-cup-bars-vegan

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ne of the ways we come into balance and connection with each other and with life is by giving from the heart. When we give to others, whether it’s an act of kindness, generosity or compassion, it helps us live from the heart instead of the ego. Living from the ego is painful and exhausting. It’s like feeding a hungry monster that’s never satisfied. Ego craves, pursues and clings to status, approval, material wealth and control. It views the world through the eyes of fear—constantly evaluating, judging and acting in ways that are self-centered, defensive and protective. Like with Scrooge, ego closes our heart and makes us small, fearful and contracted. By contrast, generosity requires that we open our hearts to the world and each other. We allow ourselves to be vulnerable. In doing this, we open ourselves fully to life, love and relationships. We let go of striving and pursuing things. When we stop striving, we begin to see, value and respond to what’s happening in the present moment in ways that are healthy and healing. Our priority shifts from acquiring things to appreciating what we have and being open to sharing with others. Generosity is a quality of kindness, of living from a place of abundance. We see the world through a clear lens that isn’t clouded by fear, wanting or clinging. When we interact with others, our connection is

genuine. We see people instead of judgments or labels. Being generous arises from the heart, not the wallet. We don’t need to have material wealth in order to be generous. The only requirement is a willingness to open our hearts, to see life as it is and

n Listening to children and trying to see the world through their eyes before offering advice. n Smiling at a stranger. n When asking, “How are you?” looking into the person’s eyes and taking time to truly listen with an attitude of curiosity and compassion. Generosity awakens goodness in the heart, and this helps us open to life, love and relationships. Cindy Ricardo is a Coral Springs, Floridabased psychotherapist who blogs at ACaringCounselor.com.

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Many people have found that a regular breathing practice has helped them increase energy and decrease anxiety.

From Rachael Walter: The Three-Breath Sigh Place one hand on your lower belly and the other on your chest. Breathing in through your nose, let your breath start in the belly and move up to the chest. Then exhale through your mouth while making an audible sighing sound. Repeat two more times.

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The Four-Eight Relaxing Breath Place one hand on your lower belly and the other on your chest. Using a belly breath, inhale to the count of four and exhale to the count of eight, making your exhale twice as long as your inhale to facilitate relaxation. Feel free to play with how fast or slow you count to find a comfortable breathing pace. Repeat for six to 10 times as needed. Breath Walk This is an excellent exercise to do while at work, school or a public place to give your nervous system a break, even when the world is crazy-busy around you. Walk at a slightly slower pace than normal and breathe in for one step; breathe out for the next step, counting three or four for each breath/step. Continue as you walk, being mindful of your breath, counting and surroundings.

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INHALING THE JOY OF LIFE

Conscious Breathwork

by Marlaina Donato

ur first breath is instinctual and belly-deep, but as we grow into life, everyday stress and trauma can bring us into the shallows. Mindful breathing can help guide our breath back to its original, healthy rhythm. Both the brain and organs benefit from increased oxygen, and the vagus nerve that connects the two—prompted by changes in the body’s pH levels—releases acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter responsible for lowering heart rate. Breathwork can improve vagal tone, a major component in a wide range of conditions like depression, pain syndromes, sleep disturbances, anxiety disorders and chronic inflammation. A 2016 study by the Medical University of South Carolina published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine shows a lower number of proteins associated with inflammation in the saliva of participants that employed breathing exercises. A study that appeared in the journal Psychophysiology in 2015 found that 20 minutes of mindful breathing at bedtime fostered a good night’s rest for people with insomnia.

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From traditional rebirthing techniques using circular breathing to Middendorf Breath Work for somatic awareness, there are many styles of conscious breathing. The gentler approaches best suit everyday needs and taking a breathing break can actually provide more refreshment than one featuring coffee. “Many people have found that a regular breathing practice has helped them increase energy and decrease anxiety. It is a powerful tool to reset the nervous system when we’re overwhelmed and stressed,” says Somatic Breath Therapy (SBT) practitioner Rachael Walter, owner of Breathe-HereNow, in Keene, New Hampshire. Like many forms of breathwork, SBT bridges the chasm between mind and body. “Conscious breathing can also help people access and understand their emotions,” notes Walter. Pranayama, an ancient technique of yoga that focuses on breath control and employs alternate nostril breathing, can be performed while lying down, seated or on the yoga mat. Kundalini yoga teacher Melissa Crowder, owner of 4 States Yoga,

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“Many people have found that a regular breathing practice has helped them increase energy and decrease anxiety. It is a powerful tool to reset the nervous system when we’re overwhelmed and stressed,” in Joplin, Missouri, advises students to start out slowly, three to six minutes a day, and then work up to a longer practice. “Alternate nostril breathing is a great practice for everyone. As little as six minutes of yogic breathing, as needed, can make a profound difference in decreasing pain and stress,” she says.

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The American Lung Association recommends a variety of exercises, including diaphragmatic (belly) breathing, for conditions like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Engaging the diaphragm is key in breathing to fullest capacity. Walter explains, “An open, healthy breath is one in which we use the diaphragm to initiate the breath, followed by the belly expanding and the breath moving into the chest.” Most of us unconsciously fall into shallow and sometimes self-conscious breathing patterns at an early age. “During my training, I read that by age 6, we pick up on cues telling us to tuck in our tummies. This simple, bad habit begins a cascade of physiological responses. Upper chest breathing can create anxiety symptoms and poor digestion,” explains Colleen Breeckner, owner of Colleen Lila Yoga, in New York City. “Diaphragmatic breathing causes the diaphragm to become flat and wide, and in turn, presses upon the stomach and helps to churn the gastric juices. For this reason, it can aid earlier stages of digestion.” When used in conjunction with other modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy, diaphragmatic breathing might be beneficial for irritable bowel syndrome.

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The depth and quality of the breath can help us to become aware of emotional states that include “holding patterns”. “Conscious breathing is a doorway into deep meditation, which can help alleviate anger and insecurities. It can also be helpful in dropping addictions,” says Crowder. “Linking pranayama with physical movement [asanas] helps to release tension and emotions that can be held in the body’s soft tissues.” Breeckner agrees, “Developing this awareness can help us to move unpleasant and stuck emotions through the body.” Well-being can be just a breath away, says Walter. “When we open up our breath, we open ourselves to a fuller experience of being human. It has the capacity to bring us into the present moment to access our joy and our life’s purpose.” Marlaina Donato is an author and a composer. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

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he pet aisles are so full of squeaking, plush and colorful toys it can make a dog or cat parent’s head spin like a Frisbee. Add blinking lights, flavors, promises of higher intelligence or cleaner teeth; then toss in concerns about sustainably sourced materials, potentially toxic ingredients and varying degrees of quality. The choices are complex. It would be nice to look for that gold seal of approval from the Pet Toy Regulatory Agency. But don’t bother: There is no such thing. It’s all up to the consumer to figure it out.

The Problem Is Real

Concern regarding toxicants in children’s toys and the realization that they posed a risk of chemical exposure led to regulatory protections. “Similar safeguards do not exist for pets, even though they exhibit similar chewing and mouthing behaviors,” says Philip N. Smith, Ph.D., associate professor of terrestrial ecotoxicology at Texas Tech University in Lubbock. “Owner education is key to limiting unintentional chemical exposure.” According to a 2013 study co-authored by Smith and published in the journal 46

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Chemosphere, common endocrine-disrupting chemical toxins in plastics can enter a dog’s body through saliva. Concentrations of leachable chemicals can increase in older, degraded toys, according to the National Institutes of Health. For anyone that has ever had a pet destroy a toy faster than it takes to calculate the cost per second, durable construction may be the highest concern. After all, if the toy is vigorously ripped to shreds, pieces may be swallowed. The most immediate issue becomes intestinal blockage. This is a common problem for cats and dogs with a propensity to eat garbage, plants and holiday decorations. But when we spend good money on actual toys, we would like to think that it won’t lead to surgery. Unfortunately, there is no guarantee. Poorly constructed toys have required many pet owners to watch for the parts to pass through the animal or, worse yet, make a trip to the vet. Even if a toy seems sturdy, it’s best to observe the animal with the toy. Charlotte Easterling, a graphic designer in Madison, Wisconsin, learned this from her

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cat, Hazel, who choked on a common cat toy. “She was playing with a glitter ball and then started meowing kind of frantically, scrambling around and pawing at her face. I jumped up and pulled the ball out of her mouth,” recalls Easterling. Hazel only gets big glitter balls these days.

A New Generation Spurs Change

The American Pet Products Association (APPA) National Pet Owners Survey provides insight into the demographics, buying habits and other traits of dog, cat, bird, small animal, reptile, fish and horse owners. The 2019-2020 survey shows that about 85 million U.S. homes, or 67 percent, include a pet. This leads to a lot of money flowing into the pet toy and care community. Annually, dog owners spend about $124 and cat owners spend about $89 on treats and toys. The survey also indicates that Millennials are the largest pet-owning demographic. “The pet care community is doing a great job of meeting the demands of a new generation by offering a range of products made from sustainable, recycled and upcycled materials,” says Steve King, CEO of APPA, in Stamford, Connecticut. King notes it’s expected that as Gen Z pet owners begin to assert themselves in the marketplace, we will see more products based on sustainability and transparency.

Shopping for Safety

Experts offer some guidelines for ways consumers can choose harmless toys: 4 Be suspicious of toys manufactured overseas or cheap ones made in the U.S. 4 Contact the manufacturer and ask if toys contain phthalates, BPA, arsenic, bromine, chemical dyes, chromium or formaldehyde. 4 Look for toys made with ingredients from nature (hemp, leather or wool). 4 Find a pet supply store that has natural, safe and sustainably sourced products. 4 Inspect toys periodically for loose parts and watch the pet with new toys. 4 If a pet plays with a toy and then acts oddly, contact the vet.

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elebrating classic holiday traditions the same way we always have—and maybe the way our parents and grandparents did—is part of the rich family heritage we pass on to our children. These family rituals are binding, grounding, memorable and much more, says Saul Levine, M.D., professor emeritus in psychiatry at the University of California, San Diego. A survey of 50 years of family research published in the American Psychological Association’s Journal of Family Psychology found that family holiday rituals, as well as everyday routines like family dinners and bedtime stories, build stronger family relationships, enhance children’s health and academic achievement, help teenagers’ sense of personal identity and even boost marital satisfaction. It’s also natural and perhaps inevitable that these traditions undergo changes over the years. “If people from only five or six generations ago could see our modern Christmas, they’d barely recognize it,” says Brian Earl, host of the popular Christmas Past podcast that chronicles holiday traditions. “New trends and customs become traditions in time; every generation has 48

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its opportunity to add new chapters to the narrative and continue the story.” For Elizabeth Newcamp, Christmas festivities took an eco-turn for her military family of five when they were living for a few years in the Netherlands, where “Sinterklaas” traditionally delivers gifts in reusable burlap bags. “In an effort to reduce wrapping paper, we now use the sacks on Christmas,” says Newcamp, who blogs about family travel at DutchDutchGoose.com. She and her husband Jeff also ask for and give experiences as gifts whenever possible; their 7-year-old son asked if he could organize a little library for their Navarre, Florida, neighborhood. Anyone that wants to send gifts to their sons is asked to find them used. “I don’t think we’ve lessened any of the fun of the holidays, but hopefully we are eliminating some of the waste,” she says. For many years, Ginny Underwood’s family in Bluffton, South Carolina, would dress up and go to a restaurant on Christmas Eve, exchange gifts and then return home to watch a movie or play board games. Last year, they tried something new: staying home, putting on pajamas, eating cottage pie and playing handmade

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“Minute to Win It” games that Underwood, a professional organizer who blogs at VirginiasEasyLivingSolutions.com, created. “We had a blast; we didn’t stop laughing all night,” she says. “We saved hundreds of dollars and we had a lovely time.” Lighting red, green and black candles while focusing on principles like unity, selfdetermination or purpose are key in the seven-day Kwanzaa celebrations; but, “Instead of just lighting the candle amongst friends and family and discussing, I want my family to spend that day exemplifying the principle,” says Vanessa Davis, executive director of the nonprofit African Village International, in Jacksonville, Florida. Now her children meditate, journal and practice mindfulness to learn about self-determination; volunteer or pick up trash outdoors to learn about collective work and responsibilities; and buy something at a locally-owned store and discuss future finances for cooperative economics. “I was inspired to change because Kwanzaa isn’t really a religious holiday, but it is a darn good way to reflect on the past year and goal-set for the future,” she says. “Giving children more hands-on experiences for Hanukkah and taking the emphasis off of ‘What am I going to get?’ makes the holiday more meaningful for the kids,” concurs Pamela Morris, early childhood education director at the East Valley Jewish Community Center, in Chandler, Arizona. Each Hanukkah evening, her family of five lights a menorah and says traditional prayers while also volunteering to wrap food packages at a local Feed My Starving Children event, crafting personal menorahs at a pottery studio, going to see Phoenix ZooLights and gathering to make the traditional potato latkes or jelly donuts. “Each night is a focus on family time and welcoming friends to join us,” she says. By observing and evolving traditions, family bonds can strengthen through time, relates Earl: “By participating in holiday rituals, children are learning about who they are. And by passing them down, parents reaffirm what’s important to them and keep the connection to the past intact.” Ronica A. O’Hara is a Denver-based natural-health writer. Connect at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

Barking Up the Wrong Knee by Eric Winder, DC

he amazing tissue that we call fascia makes a universal and interconnected web throughout the entire human body. It covers, connects and supports every tissue and organ. Due to the complex, body-wide network that fascia creates, restrictions in this tissue can cause surprising patterns of pain to other parts of the body. Most experienced practitioners of fascia therapies learn, either through training or the school of hard knocks, that to successfully treat someone’s pain, they have to treat the body as a whole. The renowned neurosurgeon Karel Lewit was known for saying, “He who treats the site of pain is lost.” Lewit did extensive research on manual therapy, and what he meant by this quote is that pain in one part of the body almost always is caused in part by restrictions found somewhere else in the body. In other words, if your knee hurts, there’s a firm chance that you’ll need to treat more than just your knee in order to find relief. Let’s use a patient whom I will name Bob as an example: Bob’s right knee had been causing pain and limiting his activities for more than a year. Massage therapy and stretching focused around the painful area did not help. Physical therapy designed

to strengthen muscular support for the right knee did not help either. When an MRI showed a slight tear of his knee cartilage, he had arthroscopic surgery to repair the tear. However, in the weeks and months after the surgery, he still felt the same pain. Finally, Bob’s neighbor suggested that he visit our office for an evaluation. After a thorough history and examination, I informed Bob that his most significant issues included restrictions in his right foot, his lower back, and especially his left knee. He was surprised—and even slightly worried—that I didn’t mention his painful right knee as an area that we would focus on with treatment. I explained to Bob that sometimes fascia restriction causes pain at the restriction area. However, more often fascia creates pain indirectly in ways that make it show up somewhere else in the body. Restricted fascia will often trigger muscle weakness or joint instability. In the body’s attempt to compensate, the stress can travel to another area of the body and aggravate a muscle or joint that is nowhere near the initial restriction. An example that illustrates this would be a patient who wears an orthopedic boot to immobilize their ankle after foot surgery. While the boot might protect the foot, so it can heal, the limitation of motion creates a limp that often causes hip or lower back pain on the opposite side of the body. A restriction in fascia can act similarly, causing a pain in a different area of the body. Just like removing the orthopedic boot can resolve the hip and lower back pain, removing a restriction in fascia through treatment can relieve pain elsewhere in the body. Now coming back around to Bob, when I treated the restrictions around Bob’s left knee, it improved the muscular balance of his left hip and thigh which relieved the misalignment of his pelvis. This, in turn, removed a stressful twisting pressure at his right knee which relieved the pain. Restrictions in his right foot and lower back were also contributing, and when treated, they helped to further relieve his right knee pain. He was thrilled to be able to resume activities that he had been avoiding for the past year. Bob then referred a friend to our office who was seeking help with her lower back pain. This friend told me that she was impressed with Bob’s improvement, but that she thought it was kind of crazy that I helped his right knee by treating his left knee. I just smiled, and over the next few weeks, we successfully treated her lower back pain by releasing fascia restrictions in her neck and ribcage. Another fascia web mystery—solved. You are invited to attend an evening program on January 2, 2020, where you can learn in-depth about fascia, why it is important and how the successful treatment of fascia can relieve pain. Dr. Eric Winder will discuss case examples, provide a treatment demonstration and hold a Q&A session following the presentation. Attendees are invited to arrive at 6:50 p.m. for refreshments, and the program itself will take place from 7–8 p.m. This free event is located at 3131 S Tamiami Trail, #102, Sarasota. To RSVP, call 941-957-8390. Dr. Eric Winder has 22 years in practice, and focuses on relieving pain and restoring alignment and motion through fascia release therapies without forceful manipulation. For more information, visit GentleBay.com. December 2019

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One of the charms of winter is enjoying the warmth and glow of indoor fireplaces and wood stoves. It also emphasizes the need for sustainable, safe and healthy practices—especially when it comes to maintaining air quality. Try to buy wood from providers that use good forest management practices such as harvesting during sustainable months, reports WoodHeat.org. Environmentally sound woodlot operations include thinning out dying, less desirable and damaged trees, and including a blend of species. “Have a high-efficiency, properly installed stove that meets local building codes that’s sized for the area to be heated,” says Brad Harr, senior environmental scientist and president of Summit Environmental Inc., in Boise, Idaho. “Use dry, 10 to 12 percent wood moisture. Water sucks up heat to get to combustion temperature. Run at

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high heat, generally over 1,000° F in the firebox, to effect complete combustion of the wood and gases.” Denser woods such as ironwood, rock elm, hickory, oak and sugar maple burn longer and conserve resources. Use a higher British thermal unit (BTU) per cord of wood to maximize heat production. (WorldForestIndustries.com has tips per region.) Harr adds, “Don’t starve the fire to extend burning time, as smoldering can cause incomplete combustion.” This leads to more carbon monoxide and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) being released that can cause flu-like symptoms, and at high levels, unconsciousness and even death. To help maintain proper airflow and prevent soot buildup, shovel excess ash into a covered metal container, store it outside and dispose of it in a few days. Smelling smoke can indicate the fireplace may be backdrafting and needs to be inspected. Harr also suggests checking periodically for potential cracks or rusting in the joints of a stovepipe. Make sure children and the elderly don’t accidentally touch the stove while in use and keep furniture a suitable distance away. Periodic inspections by a professional can address potentially dangerous creosote (tar deposit) accumulations, assure the catalytic converter is operating correctly and detect trapped debris in escape shafts that can force toxic gases back into the home and clog spark-arresting screens on tops of stovepipes or chimneys. If buying a new unit, make sure it’s U.S. Environmental Protection Agency-certified, which requires two-thirds less wood to generate heat and emits fewer harmful particles—two to seven grams per hour—compared with 15 to 30 grams for models manufactured before 1992, according to MotherEarthLiving.com.

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1 ECK Light and Sound Service - 11am-noon. Karma: A Loving Gift from God? How do we treat God’s creatures, other people, ourselves? How do we act and think? The Law of Karma is the great teacher, not a vindictive law. It’s designed to open the heart to love and understanding. Free. LaQuinta Inn & Suites, 812 Kings Highway, Port Charlotte, 941-358-0325, Meetup.com/EckankarInSarasota

MONDAY, DECEMBER 2 ECKANKAR Center and Reading Room of Sarasota Open - 11am-1pm. If you have a true desire to experience God for yourself, Eckankar can help you reach that goal. Discover a better understanding of your true spiritual purpose. Greeters can answer questions and the complimentary materials you choose will provide information on how Eckankar can enhance your life. 3650F Webber St. Sarasota, 941-358-0325, Meetup.com/ EckankarInSarasota

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3 Chakra Balancing Workshop – 7-8:30pm. With Joan Volpe. Following the shamanic wisdom of ancient peoples and modern teachings of energy medicine, this workshop will help participants to understand the subtle energy body and the effects of energy vibration upon health and dis-ease. In this workshop we shall discuss healing techniques to help balance chakras at higher levels. $15. Learning Center, Sarasota Center of Light, 852 S Tuttle Ave, Sarasota, 941-953-6620, SarasotaCenterofLight.com.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4 ABDY: Connecting to the Source Sessions – 7pm. To register and for more information please go to: AbdyCosmicCenter.SplashThat.com or call 941371-9333. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-3719333, CCOSL.com.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5 Symbols: The Language of Spirit – 6-9pm. This workshop will help beginning and seasoned readers alike to develop their own special shorthand with Spirit. Using the universal language of the collective unconscious with Spirit will greatly enhance your ability to quickly understand what Spirit is trying to convey to you. If you’ve ever watched a medium on television give readings, you may have noticed that they state that certain symbols have a specific meaning for them; the mediums quickly know what Spirit is trying to show them. With Shirley Smolko. $35. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Avenue Sarasota, 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman. com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.

Tuning Fork Healing Workshop – 7-9pm. Robert Austin will be conducting the workshop for enabling an individual to assist a friend or family member to; help alleviate Arthritis, Raynaud’s, Fibromyalgia and Carpel Tunnel symptoms in the hands, or Neuropathy in the feet. This workshop will be hands-on for learning how to apply the available tuning fork, while using a Crystal and Healing Stone in order to release Stagnant Energy from within the body. Tuning forks will also be available for purchase. $25 donation requested. Reservations are required, call or text 941-822-9046. Center for Metaphysical Fellowship, 3231 Gulf Gate Drive, Suite 204, Sarasota, CMFSarasota.org, Facebook CMF of Sarasota.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 Psychic Saturday - 10:30am-1pm. Readings and Healings. 15-minute readings $20. Vibrational Healing, Love Donation. Gift certificates available. Sarasota Center of Light, 852 S Tuttle Ave., Sarasota, 941-953-6620, SarasotaCenterofLight.com. 5 Top Mediums, 1 Holiday Eve – 7-9pm. Spirit of Holidays Messages Party. Come celebrate the Spirit of the holidays with a warm welcome to all. At our holiday gala all guests will receive heartwarming and validating information from a top psychic medium. Enjoy food and wine and learn about upcoming news and events. Holiday Gala includes: Spirit Messages from 5 Top Psychic Mediums, everyone receives a personal message, Dinner, Gift Baskets Raffle, Live Music, Gaiety, and Fun. Primos Restaurant 8076 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman. com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8 Pistis Sophie Study Group – 3pm. With Rev. Annie Eng. Learn the wisdom of this Gnostic Gospel from the “Risen”Jesus that was hidden for centuries! Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333, CCOSL.com.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 9 Unity of Sarasota - 6:30pm-8pm. Unity provides an opportunity to ask all the spiritual questions you were never able to mention. We meet the 2nd Monday of the month at Pub 32, 8383 S Tamiami Trail. Have a bite and a brew if you like and we think outside the box. UnityofSarasota.org

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11 2020 Vision Board Workshop – 7-9pm. Come join Colleen Panebianco in creating “Your Vision” for 2020. It will be a collage of images, words and affirmations that you will want to display in a central location to remind you to focus daily on your intentions. Your creation will spark your motivation toward goals, and dreams of abundance. Enjoy the evening working with other class members and leave with satisfaction of the work product you have created. All supplies are provided, but if you have some unique articles you want to utilize, please bring them along. $20 donation requested. Reservations please, call or text 941-586-4797. Center for Metaphysical Fellowship, 3231 Gulf Gate Drive, Suite 204, Sarasota, CMFSarasota.org, Facebook, CMF of Sarasota.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12 Join us for a Cool Night Out at Point Lumineux - 5-7pm. CoolSculpting Event - Sponsored by Allergan. We will be performing demonstrations on a few different procedures and you will be given the opportunity to sit in on scheduled consultations to answer any additional questions you may have. This is a Free Event! We’ll have a raffle to win up to two free cycles, a $1,500 value, and we’ll offer special pricing to anyone who signs up for CoolSculpting procedures that evening. Also, we’re so excited to announce we’re now offering financing through Green Sky Financing. RSVP and learn everything you need to know about the CoolSculpting procedure. Call 941-217-6828 to schedule your consultation and reserve your spot today! Point Lumineux, 2206 Jo An Drive, Ste 4, Sarasota.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13 ECKANKAR Center and Reading Room of Sarasota Open - 4-6pm. If you have a true desire to experience God for yourself, Eckankar can help you reach that goal. Discover a better understanding of your true spiritual purpose. Greeters can answer questions and the complimentary materials you choose will provide information on how Eckankar can enhance your life. 3650F Webber St. Sarasota, 941-358-0325, Meetup.com/EckankarInSarasota Gallery by Advanced Student Mediums 7-9pm. On this night a number of our advanced student mediums will present a Spirit Messages Gallery, supported by two of our certified Spirit 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 requested. See Free Coupon for 1st time attendees on our Facebook site. Facebook CMF of Sarasota. CMFSarasota.org, Center for Metaphysical Fellowship, 3231 Gulf Gate Drive, Suite 204, Sarasota. More info @ 941-266-8435. The Mystical Magi: The Mystery of the Star of Bethlehem - 7pm. With Mark Anthony the Psychic Lawyer. Using ancient Astrology, modern Astronomy and Archaeological evidence combined with his spellbinding speaking style and colorful PowerPoint presentation, Mark Anthony the Psychic Explorer will unravel Ancient Mysteries about the Star of Bethlehem and the identities of the mystic Wise Men from the East. $20/advance, $25/ATD. Sarasota Center of Light, 852 S Tuttle Ave., Sarasota, 941953-6620, SarasotaCenterofLight.com. Powerful Group Healing Session – 7pm. Join international renowned Quantum Healer and Modern-Day Shaman, Bart Smyth, for a transformational healing gathering. This gathering is offered to assist individuals and their loved ones on the very auspicious day of Friday, Dec 13. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333, CCOSL.com.

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Astrological Group Gallery Reading – 10am12pm. Ever wondered what the location of planets at your birth signifies about your life? A great opportunity for both those new to, and familiar with, astrology to receive a fresh perspective or seasonal update about their “stellar signature” in a group setting, for fun and education, while being differentiated so that something unique can definitely be taken away by all, as everyone will be sure to learn something new about themselves. With Nathaniel Glosson. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Avenue Sarasota, 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman. com TheSpiritUniversity.com.

Transforming Intention into Reality - Creating a NEW Year - 7-8:30pm. With Rev Jim Toole. Bring intention into reality by unifying both spiritual and practical techniques to create the life you want, inside and out. Manifest the experience, prosperity and freedom that brings true fulfillment to your life. Discover how BEING in Action is an effective, powerful and unlimited creation process. No one turned away. $15. Sarasota Center of Light, Learning Center, 852 S Tuttle Ave., Sarasota, 941953-6620, SarasotaCenterofLight.com.

Experience HU, the Sound of Soul - 11am-noon. LOCATION NEAR JACARANDA LIBRARY IN WOODMERE PARK. Chanting HU can bring you peace, calm, and harmony, regardless of your religion, culture, or walk of life. There will be 1520 minutes of chanting followed by 2-5 minutes of quiet contemplation, then a discussion and light refreshments. Free. Visit Eckankarblog.org/soundof-soul for a video and further explanation of the Sound of Soul. In Woodmere Park Classroom B2, 3951 Woodmere Park Blvd., Venice, 941-358-0325, Meetup.com/EckankarInSarasota

ECK Wisdom on Spiritual Freedom - 6-7pm. What Is the Secret of True Freedom? Are you everything you want to be? You came into this life to spread your wings and live in freedom– heart, mind, and Soul! We will be discussing various tools described in the new book ECK Wisdom on Spiritual Freedom, which will be given, as a gift, to attendees. Free.

An Evening of Spirit Communication - 7pm. With Mark Anthony the Psychic Lawyer. An Evening Of Spirit Communication with Psychic Lawyer Mark Anthony, 4th Generation Psychic Medium, Oxford-Educated Attorney, Best-Selling Author and Media Personality. Mark connects random audience members with loved ones from the other side during this uplifting and inspiring event. Sanctuary $45/, $60/ATD. Sarasota Center of Light, Sanctuary, 852 S Tuttle Ave., Sarasota, 941-953-6620, SarasotaCenterofLight.com.

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15 Experience HU, the Sound of Soul - 10-11am. Chanting HU can bring you peace, calm, and harmony, regardless of your religion, culture, or walk of life. There will be 15-20 minutes of chanting followed by 2-5 minutes of quiet contemplation, then a discussion and light refreshments. Free. Visit Eckankarblog.org/sound-of-soul for a video and further explanation of the Sound of Soul. ECKANKAR Center and Reading Room, 3650F Webber St., Sarasota, 941-358-0325, Meetup.com/EckankarInSarasota

MONDAY, DECEMBER 16 ECKANKAR Center and Reading Room of Sarasota Open - 11am-1pm. If you have a true desire to experience God for yourself, Eckankar can help you reach that goal. Discover a better understanding of your true spiritual purpose. Greeters can answer questions and the complimentary materials you choose will provide information on how Eckankar can enhance your life. 3650F Webber St. Sarasota, 941-358-0325, Meetup.com/ EckankarInSarasota

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Free Medical Cannabis Educational Event - Sponsored by Muv, Trulieve, Surterra - 5:307pm. Please join us for our informational event. Here, you will find answers to your questions, obtain product knowledge, and speak with our doctors in reference to consultations – now available to clients who qualify at Point Lumineux! We are excited about this educational seminar sponsored by Muv, Trulieve & Surterra. We hope to see you there! Event Sponsors Muv, Trulieve & Surterra will be providing food! Call 941-217-6828 to register, Point Lumineux, 2206 Jo An Drive, Ste 4, Sarasota. Unity of Sarasota - 7pm. On the third Thursday of every month is Bentley’s House. It is a safe place to share your grief over the loss of a pet. Bring pictures and stories to share with others who have gone through the same loss. 3023 Proctor Rd. UnityofSarasota.org

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20 Healing Power of Smudging – 7-9pm. Tammy Kubiak will give a lesson on the history and benefits of smudging and show how to use smudging techniques to effectively cleanse your environment and your emotions. She will also teach you how to make your own smudge stick bundles. All supplies are provided. Come to benefit from learning the techniques and enjoy the discussions with other class members. Have the satisfaction of taking home the tools you create and the knowledge to treat living and workspaces for yourself, and for friends. $20 donation requested. Reservations please, call or text 941-879-1445. Center for Metaphysical Fellowship, 3231 Gulf Gate Drive, Suite 204, Sarasota, CMFSarasota.org, Facebook is CMF of Sarasota.

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classifieds SERVICES 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. READINGS. Akashic Record Readings done by Betty L in person or phone. Call 941-7250630 for information.

CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS WANT A NATURAL BIRTH? Shorten your labor and learn Comfort measures for pregnancy and delivery. Great information is packed in this 3-hour class. Register 941-8753991. $50. Lifesong, Northport. Saturdays in January 2pm.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21 Celestial Mystical Fair - 11am-4pm. Come and learn what Winter has in store for you. Relax in this spiritual oasis. Experienced mediums available. 20 min. reading/$25 donation. We will also have crystal bowl healer/reader, numerologist, card readers and healers working. Plus, we will offer pendulums, homemade essential oil health blends and crafts plus other hand-made gifts for sale. Come for the fun and to benefit from any one or several of the services being offered. Center for Metaphysical Fellowship, 3231 Gulf Gate Drive, Suite 204, Sarasota, 941-266-8435, CMFSarasota.org, Facebook is CMF of Sarasota. Caroling in the Garden - 7pm. Carolers and musicians will be singing and leading carols in the illuminated garden for everyone to listen to and participate in. There will be refreshments and snacks to enjoy. Come be a part of the music, fun and inspiration of the season. Sarasota Center of Light, 852 S Tuttle Ave., Sarasota, 941-953-6620, SarasotaCenterofLight.com.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22 ECK Light and Sound Service - 11am-noon. Creating Blessings from Hardships. Fate is the baggage one carries into this life, but free will is the divine creativity employed to lighten the load. It determines why some people are happy and thrive in conditions that throw others into fits of wretchedness and grief. Free. ECKANKAR Center and Reading Room, 3650F Webber St., Sarasota, 941-358-0325, Meetup.com/EckankarInSarasota. Special Hanukkah Winter Solstice Ceremony Event - 12:15pm. On the powerful day of Sunday, come join us for this special event. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333, CCOSL.com.

TUESDAY DECEMBER 24 Divine Light Service - 7pm. You are invited to be a part of the sacred energy and connection of this candlelit service. Those who attend will enjoy wonderful music, an inspirational talk and receive a Spirit message from one of our mediums. Sarasota Center of Light, 852 S Tuttle Ave., Sarasota, 941953-6620, SarasotaCenterofLight.com.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27 ECKANKAR Center and Reading Room of Sarasota Open - 6-8pm. If you have a true desire to experience God for yourself, Eckankar can help you reach that goal. Discover a better understanding of your true spiritual purpose. Greeters can answer questions and the complimentary materials you choose will provide information on how Eckankar can enhance your life. 3650F Webber St. Sarasota, 941-358-0325, Meetup.com/EckankarInSarasota

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28 Experience HU, the Sound of Soul - 11am-noon. Chanting HU can bring you peace, calm, and harmony, regardless of your religion, culture, or walk of life. There will be 15-20 minutes of chanting followed by 2-5 minutes of quiet contemplation, then a discussion and light refreshments. Free. Visit Eckankarblog.org/sound-of-soul for a video and further explanation of the Sound of Soul. Mid County Regional Library, Meeting Room B, 2050 Forest Nelson Blvd, Port Charlotte, 941-358-0325, Meetup.com/EckankarInSarasota.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29 The Universal Service -10:30am. This special end of the year service offers a Burning Bowl Ceremony for letting go of the old and a White Stone Ceremony to help set ourselves aright in the New Year. This will be officiated by Rev. Zan Benham and other Reverends from the center. This weekly egalitarian worship service celebrates all of humanity’s religions and spiritual traditions on a single altar. At Rising Tide, 5102 Swift Rd. Sarasota, RisingTideInternational.orghttp://www.risingtideinternational.org, Rev. Zan, 941-922-7839. Burning Bowl Ceremony - 12pm. End and start the New Year with us during the 1030am morning celebration to create intentions, healing requests and visions for clearing 2019 and experiencing an expansive expression in 2020. We will gather in the garden after the morning celebration around a fire pit for a burning bowl ceremony. Sarasota Center of Light, 852 S Tuttle Ave., Sarasota, 941-953-6620, SarasotaCenterofLight.com.

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 2 Learn In-Depth About Fascia - 7pm. With Dr. Eric Winder. You are invited to attend an evening program where you can learn in-depth about fascia, why it is important, and how to solve fascia problems when they create gut symptoms. Case examples will be discussed, a treatment demonstration will be provided, and a Q&A session will follow the presentation. Arrive at 6:50pm for refreshments, and the program itself will take place from 7-8 p.m. Free. RSVP, 941-957-8390. GentleBay Chiropractic, 3131 S Tamiami Trail, #102, Sarasota, GentleBay.com.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 10 An Evening with Mirabai Devi - 7-8:30pm. Join Mirabai Devi for this FREE public program that raises consciousness and opens the heart to be filled with Divine Love. We invite you to an evening filled with love, expansion of consciousness

and Transmission of Divine Light. No registration necessary. Mirabai Devi is an international spiritual teacher, facilitator for healing, author, and the founder of the Mirabai Devi Foundation. The Foundation is dedicated to her mission of raising world consciousness through the awakening and healing of humanity. Donations gratefully accepted. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadow, Bldg. G2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333 or 760-216-1029, MirabaiDevi.Org.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 11 Increasing Your Light Vibration in the Next Decade with Mirabai Devi - 2-5pm. During these turbulent times of change on Earth, being centered in Divine Love plays a major role in restoring peace, balance and harmony. Join Mirabai Devi as she leads us through a transformational journey to remove blockages, experience greater freedom and transcend the mind. Experience the Light on 1/11 and bring Light into your next decade! $35/preregister or ATD. To pre-register visit: TinyUrl.com/ UnityWave or MirabaiDevi.Org/Events. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadow, Bldg. G2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333 or 760-216-1029, MirabaiDevi.org.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 12 Illuminate Punta Gorda Florida Mind-BodySpirit-Arts Festival – 10am-4pm. The Festival will showcase the finest of local holistic wellness practitioners, products & amazing artisans of all kinds. Practitioners offer mini sessions of bodyand energy-work such as Reiki, massage or sound

therapy. Explore energy-enhancing crystals, essential oils and natural spa products. Find jewelry, gifts, and select from beautiful art choices from a variety of disciplines or try an intuitive reading, consult an astrologer, or see what the Tarot deck reveals. Admission includes hourly free workshops, see www. illuminatefestivals.com/puntagorda for listings. $6/ ATD, $5/advance online. Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center, 75 Taylor St., Punta Gorda.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 17 William Meader-International Teacher Esoteric Philosophy & Astrologer/Events - Jan 17-25. Events: Practical Mysticism/Soul Purpose & Seven Rays/Forerunner of Light/Eye of Vision/Journey to Enlightenment/Seven Ray Workshop/Astrology appointments. Details at Meader.org or Linda@ EmergentLight.com

SATURDAY, JANUARY 18 For the Deeper Work with Mirabai Devi - 6:308:45pm. Join Mirabai Devi for this workshop intensive focused on Readings and Light Transmissions. The evening will be filled with miraculous healings and deep life transformational shifts as we witness the Divine Light at work while members of the group are healed. Experience deep healing as the blockages that have kept you from a deeper understanding and relationships with Self are released and cleared away. $100 pre-register or ATD. To preregister vist: www.tinyurl.com/unitywave or MirabaiDevi.Org/Events. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadow, Bldg. G2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333 or 760-216-1029, MirabaiDevi.org.

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ebrating life. Sarasota Center of Light, 852 S Tuttle Ave. 941-953-6620, SarasotaCenterOfLight.com. Unity of Sarasota - 7pm. Music and Inspiration. All are welcome! 3023 Proctor Rd. 941-955-3301, UnityofSarasota.org.

sunday Sunday Morning Wake up Class - 9am. Think outside the box and find new answers. Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Rd., Sarasota. Nia - 10am. With Becky. Say yes to living well with Nia: a blend of the dance, martial, and healing arts. Also Wednesdays and Fridays at 9am. All classes only $10! Wild Ginger Apothecary in Gulf Gate, 6557 Superior Avenue. 941-312-5630, WildGingerApothecary.com. Sunday Service at CMF - 10:30am. At our New Location. Please join us each Sunday morning for spiritual healing, an inspirational talk, special music and messages from spirit. Leave refreshed and inspired to start the new week. Refreshments and fellowship period follow the service. Center for Metaphysical Fellowship, 3231 Gulf Gate Drive, Sarasota, 941-266-8435, CMFSarasota.org, Facebook: CMF of Sarasota. Sunday Celebration - 10:30am-12pm. Join us for a beautiful celebration each Sunday in the Spiritualist tradition. We begin with healings at 10:30am, followed by inspirational trance lectures at 11am. Each service is ended with inspiring and uplifting Spirit Messages. We invite people of all faiths and backgrounds. With Rev. Mary Linn Clarke and Rev. Thomas Clarke. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Ave, Sarasota, 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com. The Universal Service -10:30am. This weekly egalitarian worship service celebrates all of humanity’s religions and spiritual traditions on a single altar. Scriptures, songs, prayers, chants, and offerings from each religious tradition are accompanied with universalist prayers that honor all faiths as lights serving humanity’s unfoldment. Different officiates/ Cherags rotate on leading the services each week. At Rising Tide, 5102 Swift Rd. Sarasota, Rev. Zan, 941-922-7839, RisingTideInternational.org. Unity of Sarasota- 10:30am. Sundays begin with a meditation from 10am to 10:15am. Uplifting service with music and inspiration with Rev. Dr. Suzi Schadle at 10:30am. All Welcome! 3023 Proctor Rd., 941-955-3301, UnityOfSarasota.org. Sunday Morning Celebration Service - 11am. (Spiritual Healing available 10:30–11am). We celebrate life in an uplifting and inspirational morning service that includes singing, music, a guided meditation, greeting of the community and an inspirational talk by Rev. Jim Toole. Vibrational Healing 10:30 – 11am in the sanctuary. Enjoy the energy, fellowship and inspiration of this Spiritual Community. Sarasota Center of Light, 852 S Tuttle Ave. 941-953-6620, SarasotaCenterOfLight.com. Cosmic In-Service Gathering of Lightworkers - 12:15pm. Open Heart Divine Healing Service with Rev Sharon-Elizabeth James (1 st Sunday of the month). Rev. Eric Watrous, Connecting with Angels, Masters and Teachers (2nd Sunday of the month), Rev. Lea Chapin, Celestial Messages Service (3rd Sunday of the month), Rev. Mary Gemming, Ph.D., Ascended Master Teachings (4th Sunday of the month). Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333, CCOSL.com. Sunday Evening Celebration Service - 7pm. Our evening service is special for the Spirit communication offered by our Pastor, Rev. Jim Toole, one of our mediums, or a guest medium. Experience the inspiration and joy as we come together for an inspirational talk, singing, music, prayer and cel-

Sarasota/Manatee Edition

monday Drop-In Psychic Intuitive, Tarot, and Astrology - 10am-6pm, Monday through Friday, Sat 12-4pm. Psychic, Tarot/ Astrology. Also, by appointment and special scheduled events! $25/15 minutes. Wild Ginger Apothecary in Gulf Gate, 6557 Superior Avenue. 941-312-5630, WildGingerApothecary.com. Feldenkrais with Bonnie K - 5:45pm. Ongoing Awareness Through Movement lessons. Improve posture, body/mind connection, self-reliance. $15. Ionie’s, 1241 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota. 941-360-2248. FeldenkraisInSarasota.com. Pub Theology - 6:30-8pm, the 2nd Mon. of the month. Enjoy a Spiritual discussion, Meets at Pub 32, 8383 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Vinyasa Flow Yoga - 6:30pm, Mondays and Wednesdays. All-levels welcome, only $10. Wild Ginger Apothecary, 6557 Superior Avenue in Gulf Gate, 941-312-5630, WildGingerApothecary.com. Joyful Findings: Intuition and More - 7pm. With Melissa Parks. Explore ways of finding and living your joy, through tapping into your intuition and healing abilities. Live your truth! $20. Wild Ginger Apothecary, 6557 Superior Ave in Gulf Gate, WildGingerApothecary.com. Learning to Connect Classes at CMF - 7-9pm, Mondays and Tuesdays. At our New Location. Join Susan Houliston and guest instructors every Monday 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. Discussion and refreshments follow. $10 donation is requested. Please refer to the CMF website CMFSarasota.org for description of the programs offered for each weekly class or call Susan at 941-266-1696. Center for Metaphysical Fellowship, 3231 Gulf Gate Drive, Suite 203-C, Suite 204, Sarasota. Intermediate Healing Class Series - 7:30-9pm, 8/5-9/30. Explore a full spectrum of topics including chakras, color, meditation, breath, sound, alternative modalities and more during this 10-week series. A basic knowledge of healing needed to take this class series. Please contact Rev. Jim for questions and details. $15/class. Sarasota Center of Light, 852 S Tuttle Ave. 941-953-6620, SarasotaCenterOfLight.com, RevJimToole@gmail.com. Monday Evening Channeled Anchoring Light Meditation - 7:45pm. With Dr. Rev SharonElizabeth James, serving the Ascension of our planet with the Ascended Realms as Anchors of Light every Monday since July 16, 2007! Love Offering. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdw, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333, CCOSL.com.

tuesday ECK Wisdom on Life After Death - 9:30am-noon. Discover illuminating answers to timeless questions about what really happens after we die. Explore heaven, near-death experiences, reincarnation, and the truth about the afterlife. Attendees will receive a gift book. Free. FGCU Conference Room, 117

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Herald Court Square, Suite 211, Punta Gorda, 941358-0325, Meetup.com/EckankarInSarasota Law of Attraction Remembered Class - 7-9pm, (no class on Dec. 24 or 31st.). This class takes you to the leading edge of co-creation, working with the Principles of the Laws of Cause/Effect or Sow/ Reap. We are entering a study series of intension for living life as masterfully as we can, given our various quirks and preferences. We move forward in our understanding of the Law of “if you ask it is given.” $10. At Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Rd. Sarasota. Rev. Zan Benham, 941-922-7839. Zan@Woman-Spirit.com, Woman-Spirit.com. Timeless Teachings – Laws of the Universe - 7pm, every 2nd and 4th Tuesday. With Caroline and Paul Crawford. As you discover the deeper secrets of universal laws and share in the energy of these advanced teachings, you will feel the calling and purpose of your soul to reach higher vibrations with the collective consciousness, expanding your understanding and awareness. Each session will build on these profound teachings that the nonphysical team known as JERAMA, will convey through Caroline and Paul. Following an initial insightful discourse, you will then be given time to ask direct questions to the team, which are meaningful to you at this time, assisting you on your continued pathway. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to converse with Beings of Light whose soul intention is to assist your ascension and the evolution of humanity. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-3719333, CCOSL.com.

wednesday Feldenkrais with Bonnie K - 9:45 and 11am. Awareness Through Movement class at 9:45am to improve posture, balance, and body awareness. Ongoing Awareness Through Movement at 11am. 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. $15. Ionie’s, 1241 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota. 941-360-2248. FeldenkraisInSarasota.com. Unity of Sarasota - 10-11am. Introduction to Tai Chi & Qi Gong with Leslie Harris-Senac. $5 per class. Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Rd., Sarasota, UnityOfSarasota.org. Connect with Your Inner Stillness Mudra Meditation - 11:30am-12:30pm. In this guided meditation format, you will hold mudras (finger poses) to ease tension & stress; quiet your mind; connect with your inner joy & serenity; and, more! In 1912, Jiro Murai used these mudras to prove that they release circulation blockages & he was cured of a terminal illness. This was the beginning of Jin Shin Jyutsu® as we know it today! Register by 10am, the day of the meditation. Special rate: Only $10! Cash or check. Suncoast Jin Shin Jyutsu, 820 Central Ave, Sarasota. Contact: Michelle 941-2282972, Michelle@Suncoastjsj.com, Suncoastjsj.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. Rev Patricia Charnley, 941-492-4995, AngelMinistriesfl.org. Vinyasa Flow Yoga - 6:30pm. All-levels welcome, only $10. Wild Ginger Apothecary, 6557 Superior Avenue in Gulf Gate, 941-312-5630, WildGingerApothecary.com.

A Course in Miracles Study Group - 7pm. With Molly Friedenfeld. Discover the peace that resides within you, illuminating the pathway for souls to remember their inner wisdom and brilliance, gather in a sacred circle, spiritual discussion and illuminations from the book, meditation, sharing and understanding the lessons from the workbook A Course in Miracles assists us with detaching from judgment and attachments of this world in order to “be in this world but not of it.” $10 donation. To register, CCOSL.com. Unity of Sarasota - 7pm. Weekday service with music and inspiration. Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Rd., Sarasota, UnityOfSarasota.org. Wednesday Candlelight Healing, Intention and Meditation Service (New Format) - 7pm. Please join us Wednesday evening for the new format of our Healing, Intention and Meditation service. Receive a Spiritual Healing, create healing requests and intentions and join us in a meditation. We share our energy and intentions together in our candlelit sanctuary in a truly a sacred and divine hour of gentle, peaceful, reflection and connection. Sarasota Center of Light, 852 S Tuttle Ave. 941-953-6620, SarasotaCenterofLight.com.

thursday Raindrop Technique - Has its origin in the Lakota Native Americans. In its co-creation, it uses nine 100% therapeutic grade essential oils. Scientific research and a growing list of testimonials point that it may help with the following conditions: emotional issues, chronic pain, slipped disc, scoliosis, chronic fatigue syndrome, multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, epstein bar virus, immune system, pneumonia, asthma, chronic stress and more. Hablo Español. EvaFranklin26@yahoo.com, 941-961-9540. Pet Grief - 7pm, 3rd Thurs of the month. A safe place to express your grief.Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Rd., Sarasota. Sound Bath Meditation - 7pm. Join for a relaxing hour sound event with Ece, Only $10. Wild Ginger Apothecary, 6557 Superior Avenue in Gulf Gate, 941-312-5630, WildGingerApothecary.com. Uniting with the Hierarchy of Masters - 7-9pm. With Mark Libowitz. Building the rainbow bridge between heaven and earth. From the unreal to the real. From separation to oneness & joy – aligned group endeavor – circle around the flame. We are a Group of dedicated people who are striving for union and expression of our Higher Self; the experience of wholeness. Our circle reaches into the realms of the hierarchy of masters who are fully dedicated to serving humanity and the divine plan for human and planetary evolution. The Masters especially seek to empower the advancing servers and are guiding us toward our personal and collective freedom; the central purpose of life at this time. $10-20 love donation. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Sarasota, 941-371-9333, CCOSL.com. Basic Mediumship Classes – 7:30-9pm, every Thursday (Oct 3rd-Oct 24th, then 3 weeks in November). With Rev Jim Toole. This will be a 7-week series of classes that will be the basis of learning to connect with and communicate with Spirit personally and for working with others. These classes will be informational, experiential and the first of a series of certification curriculum classes. $15. Sarasota Center of Light, 852 S Tuttle Ave. 941-953-6620, SarasotaCenterOfLight.com.

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLES ISSUE

Shamanic Healing with Eric - 11am-7pm. Fridays only by appointment. These powerful healing sessions are often channeled and rely on the high vibrational angels, masters, healers, and teachers that flow through Eric. All sessions are different depending on the treatment that is needed. All will receive results in accordance with your own bodies’ desire and willingness to heal. $60/1 hour, $30/30 mins. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-371-9333, CosmicCenterOSL@gmail.com, CCOSL.com. Tai Chi with Reuben Fernandez - 2pm. The main principle of tai chi is internal relaxation. Tai Chi is known as an internal martial art. The power and energy do not depend on muscle power, strength or speed, rather power comes from internal relaxation and release of Chi. In this class we will focus on developing a tai chi body the basic warm up exercises and the Chen form as well as Chi Gung for its health benefits…. Reuben D. Fernandez. Tai Chi and Chi Gung has been ongoing for the past 15 years. Presently he is instructing in Venice, Sarasota and Bradenton. To register, CCOSL.com. Developing Consciousness with Rev Jim Toole - 6pm. Enjoy a time of connection, checking in with each other, discussing spiritual topics and joining in a channeled meditation. All are welcome Love offering. Sarasota Center of Light Ed Center 852 S Tuttle Ave, Sarasota, 941-330-5031, RevJimSCOL@gmail.com.

Age-Defying Habits

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. 1592 Main St from Lemon Ave to Selby Five Points Park, Downtown Sarasota. Central Sarasota Year-Round Farmers Market - 8am-1pm, rain or shine. Every agriculture vendor at the market (fruits, vegetables, herbs, plants, etc.) is a grower or farmer, not just a reseller. The Florida House, 4454 S Beneva Rd, Sarasota. CentralSarasotaFamersMarket.com. 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 s of local artists, craftspeople and musicians. 1005 1st Ave W, Bradenton. 941-932-9440. RealizeBradenton.com/ our_vendors. Downtown Bradenton Farmers’ Market - 9am2pm. Features a special activity including guest chefs, raffles, arts & crafts vendors, children’s activities. Old Main St, Downtown parking/free on weekends. Dogs on leashes welcome. 941744-7484. 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. Rev Pat & Rev Donna, 941-492-4995, AngelMinistriesfl.org. What is The Third Testament? - 11am. Introduction to the life work of Martinus. Live Stream with chat questions. Free. 941-462-3177, TheThirdTestament.info

JANUARY

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community resource guide 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!

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

BEAUTY

ANGELA’S PURE SALON & SPA

3510 N Lockwood Ridge Rd Sarasota 941-351-0670 AngelasPureSalon.com

We are a certified green salon whose mission is to promote natural beauty using all natural products. We offer services from hair to facials and a private infrared sauna.

INNOVATION HAIR & COSMETIC STUDIO

6309 Center Ring Rd., Near WholeFoods UTC Sarasota 941-224-6716 InnovationHairCosmeticOrganic.com InnovationTam@aol.com

An eco-friendly salon studio that specializes in authentic naturally derived and organic products and services. Our high performance hair care, color and smoothing services go beyond conventional methods and are healthier and safer for you and the environment.

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.

LOTUS STRESS RELIEF

Quantum biofeedback wellness center offers multiple energetic modalities for stress reduction and health enhancement. Lotus Stress Relief uses the FDA-registered LIFE biofeedback technology to balance Physical Health, Emotions, Brainwaves and Psychological well-being. Devices include Bicom, LIFE System and InLight. New client special $20 off your first visit!

BOOKSTORE/GIFT SHOPS

APOTHECARY

WILD GINGER APOTHECARY

6557 Superior Avenue (Gulf Gate Shopping Village), Sarasota 941-312-5630 • WildGingerApothecary.com Strictly shopnontoxic, natural, organic health + beauty . Now offering hemp CBD, sage, gifts, learn cards, metaphysical tools, essential oils, jewelry, and more! move Visit Studio + Lounge for classes 6557 SUPERIOR AVENUE • SARASOTA, FL • 34231 + events. Open Mon-Fri 10-5 {IN GULF GATE SHOPPING VILLAGE} and Sat. 10-3.

941.312.5630 • WILDGINGERAPOTHECARY.COM

4801 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 941-706-3257 • www.theomshoppe.com, www.theomshoppeandspa.com

Unique and one of a kind gifts, products, and spa services. The luxury spa includes services such as S o u n d Wa v e A t t u n ementTM, Crystal Alchemy Energy AttunementTM , and massages that incorporate the ancient healing sounds of singing bowls & crystal gridding. We offer an array of healthful and personally empowering products. Enjoy a visit to our showroom and discover the largest selection of crystal singing bowls in Florida. We invite you to stop in and mention code Natural10 to receive 10% off any single item.

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 42 years. Developed gentle technique. Foot bath and ear candling.

BIOFEEDBACK 2965 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota 941-706-2778 LotusStressRelief.com

ACUPUNCTURE FACELIFT

THE OM SHOPPE

ELYSIAN FIELDS

1273 Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 941-361-3006 • ElysianFieldsOnline.com

Celebrating 27 wonderful years, this award-winning store for conscious livings offers a unique assortment of quality, hand-selected gifts: jewelry, crystals, books, greeting cards, clothing, candles, aromatherapy, incense, and more… Private intuitive readings offered daily by the most reputable readers in town. Engaging classes and events monthly. Open: Mon-Sat 10am – 6pm, Sun 12pm – 5pm. Come in and meet the new owners.

CHIROPRACTORS 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.

CRYSTALS THE CRYSTAL CAVE

1899B Fruitville Rd., Sarasota 941-346-6203 CrystalCave.me

Sellers of stones, crystals, mineral specimens, fossils, jewelry, books, gifts, etc. Susan has over 25 years experience working with crystals and stones

December 2019

ELYSIAN FIELDS

1273 Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 941-361-3006 • ElysianFieldsOnline.com

THE OM SHOPPE

4801 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 941-706-3257 • www.theomshoppe.com, www.theomshoppeandspa.com

Unique and one of a kind gifts, products, and spa services. The luxury spa includes services such as S o u n d Wa v e A t t u nementTM, Crystal Alchemy Energy AttunementTM , and massages that incorporate the ancient healing sounds of singing bowls & crystal gridding. We offer an array of healthful and personally empowering products. Enjoy a visit to our showroom and discover the largest selection of crystal singing bowls in Florida. We invite you to stop in and mention code Natural10 to receive 10% off any single item.

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) reenergizes damaged cells, it is a powerful tool to MANAGE PAIN! 941-586-9539, Facebook.com/CreateBalanceandHealing

INQUIRE WITHIN GODDESS SHOPPE Goddess Healing with Susan 6283 Lake Osprey Dr., Sarasota 941-822-8056 TheGoddessShoppe.net

Susan Milligan is a Physician Assistant, Reiki Master, and graduate of the Barbara Brennan School of Healing specializing in Energy Healing and Past Life Regression.

FELDENKRAIS METHOD®

FLORIDA INTEGRATIVE DENTISTRY

THE FELDENKRAIS METHOD®

Our Holistic practice is committed to achieving optimal health using the highest standards in professional care and safety working together with our integrative modalities. Our approach to dentistry is based on honesty, integrity and respect.

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.

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SUNCOAST JIN SHIN JYUTSU

Michelle Giambra, Certified Practitioner at Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave 941-228-2972 SuncoastJSJ.com

Michelle shares this ancient, hands-on art of balancing life energy in the body with individuals addressing acute, chronic and serious health projects along with those interested in maintaining wellness. MA42460

LIGHT CODE ACTIVATIONS LUCIA LIGHT FLORIDA

Waxela (wa-shay-la) Sananda 512-585-9265 call or text LuciaLightFlorida.com

Through Waxela’s process you will expand your intuitive abilities and gain confidence in your spiritual gifts. Upgrade your frequency with Light Code Activations while integrating your soul’s wisdom and wealth.

MEDICAL SPA AND WELLNESS NIA CLINIC MEDSPA

DENTISTRY Dick Chapman 2401 University Pkwy # 204, Sarasota 941-893-5968 DickChapmanDDS1@gmail.com

JIN SHIN JYUTSU®

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.

HYPNOTHERAPY

BETH A. SNYDER HYPNOSIS & MINDFUL COACHING Beth A. Snyder, CCHT 941-228-8020 bethsnyderhypnosis@gmail.com

Looking for a new and empowering way to create the positive change in your life you desire? Have you suffered enough, struggling with habits, sadness, anxious feelings or stress? Discover within you a new and happier way to be in the day to day. Hypnosis is a safe, simple and successful way to empower yourself. You are unique and deserve a compassionate customized approach to achieving your goals. I invite you to learn more, enjoy free resources, and schedule a complimentary compassionate consultation at bethsnyderhypnosis.com or call 941.228.8020. Feel better now!

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5250 17th Street Unit 106 941-203-5347 NiaClinicMedSpa.com.    Non Invasive Aesthetics

Medical Marijuana E v a l u a tions, BioTE® Bioidentical Hormone R e p l a c e ment   Medspa specializing in eyebrow Microblading, eyelash extensions, non-surgical micro needling face and neck lifting, CryoSkin fat freezing, facials, chemical peels. Dr Boyle specializes in BioTE® hormone replacement, weight loss injections, Marijuana evaluations, Botox and injectables, as well as pain management.

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 HEALTH CBD AMERICAN SHAMAN

4016 Cattleman Drive, Sarasota 941-929-4378 CBDAmericanShaman.com

CBD American Shaman is dedicated to bringing wellness to the world through ultra-concentrated terpene rich CBD oil derived from all natural, high quality industrial hemp.

NATURAL PET FOOD HOLISTIC FOR PETS

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December 2019

Seven years without a cold?

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