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18 ANXIETY AND YOUR HEART

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28 REINVENT THE

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30 SING TO HEAL

32 PAY WHERE WE PLAY

34 MIND-BODY FITNESS

36 THE GIFT

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fter all these long, uncertain months, we have made it to December. So, with 2020 almost in our rearview, it’s time to celebrate another holiday season! While our festivities this year might look and feel different than what many of us are used to, we can still embrace tradition, connection and timeless holiday cheer. This month’s issue of Natural Awakenings is sure to bring you that seasonal warmth and inspiration, so join me for a peek inside. Our feature article for this issue is “Creating Community: A New Story for the World,” and it’s just the kind of ethos we need to reclaim unity in these polarizing times. This article explores how certain environmental, religious, economic, political, scientific, medical and racial justice movements can band us together in a shared mission to regenerate the future of this natural world and reinforce our essential interconnected humanity. Before we can invest in our connection with others though, we need to make our own self-care a priority too including both mental and physical wellness. This month’s “Mind-Body Fitness” article dives into how breathing consciously and tuning into body sensations can turn a workout into a deeper and more joyous experience. This mindful approach can increase your commitment to exercise, decrease the risk of injuries, bolster immune function and enhance your overall mood. While conscious, breath-focused workouts are often associated with yoga, the same mindfulness can be used for cardio or resistance training as well. Finally, with the pandemic’s effect on the size and scope of holiday celebrations, this is an ideal time for parents or grandparents to focus on values-based gifts for the children in their lives. Rather than overspending on “trendy” material items, surprise your kids with creative, memorable experiences that will have a longer-term sustainable impact than a shiny wrapped box under the tree. Not to mention, these ideas are also cost-effective for families on a budget this year. Kids can participate in this form of giving too with handwritten notes to friends or relatives, a homemade batch of cookies for the neighbors, or craft and service projects to benefit those in need throughout the community. This is just a taste of all the festive delights we packed inside this issue. As always, I hope our content leaves you feeling inspired, refreshed, encouraged and uplifted. Do not hesitate to share your feedback on this issue by emailing Publisher@NASRQ.com, and please don’t forget to support local businesses as you tackle that holiday shopping list. These establishments do so much to sustain our community, so now is the perfect time to give back and shop local. Well, that’s a wrap for me—on behalf of the team here at Natural Awakenings, have a beautiful holiday season, and we’ll meet again in 2021!

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Climate Adaptation Center Launches Website

he Climate Adaptation Center (CAC)—an independent, nonprofit organization headquartered in Sarasota—launched its website on October 30 in two Zoom virtual events. Participants heard from CAC Chairman and CEO Bob Bunting, a Nobel Prize-winning scientist, as well as other members of the board of directors. Founded by Bunting in 2019, the nonprofit is led by a team of climate scientists, executives and entrepreneurs. “We want to bridge the gap between state-of-theart scientific research and public sector understanding of our changing climate,” says Bunting. “Our hope is to stimulate the creation of adaptation strategies and actions to protect the Florida way of life in a time of global climate change.” While international solutions to the global climate problem evolve in the coming decades, CAC is focused on the immediate need to address Florida’s present and future climate warming issues. Foremost among these are sea level rise, hazards to human health, red tide, changing hurricanes, and threats to the natural environment. CAC’s mission is to build the nonprofit into a focal point connecting the scientific community, the public sector and private enterprise to apply climate science to solving Florida’s unique challenges, while engaging Florida businesses in developing cost-effective adaptation strategies for Florida. To view a video of the CAC website launch or for more information, visit TheClimateAdaptationCenter.org.

Anti-Aging Seminar on Zoom with Dr. Ann

r. Anna Baker, DOM, invites you to join Faces by Dr. Anna Acupuncture Facelift Age 40 her interactive anti-aging seminar via Zoom on December 11, 1:30 p.m. She will showcase both her Faces by Dr. Anna acupuncture facelift and muscle retightening Pearl Cream by Dr. Anna. Please call the Pearl Cream by Dr. Anna store at 941-921-2662 to access the meeting ID number. Dr. Anna performs a unique type of acuBefore After 10 puncture facelift that she invented. The muscles of the face and neck are progressively retightPearl Cream by Dr. Anna Results ened to retrace the steps that aging took. An Age 58 initial package of 10 treatments is required, and the results last for 18 months before a one-treatment touchup is required to maintain the lift. In this seminar, Dr. Anna will show photographed results on people of all ages. In addition, she will discuss her proprietary Pearl Cream by Dr Anna that offers the same muscle retightening as her acupuncture facelift in a Before After 5 Bottles slower, more gradual process. Her Pearl Cream is an anti-aging serum made from real pearls and Chinese herbs without any preservatives. Pearl Cream by Dr. Anna is also available as a muscle tightening body lotion, men’s anti-aging line and sports performance line. Pearl Cream by Dr. Anna location: 2721 Mall Dr., Sarasota. Temporary COVID-19 hours: Monday–Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. To access the meeting ID, call 941-921-2662. For more information, visit FacesByDrAnna.com and PearlCreamByDrAnna.com.

Holiday-Related Stomach and Digestive Issues

oliday foods are delicious, but they can wreak havoc on your digestion. Since the digestive system is command central for the immune system, when the gut microbiome is off-balance, it can impact everything from sleep habits to your resilience to the flu. While you might do your best to avoid holiday junk food, this time of year is still notorious for stomach pain. So what should you do when that digestive system is tied in knots? Tune in December 14 to Longevity Wellness’s virtual seminar and learn some of Dr. Cynthia Clark’s favorite safe, natural and effective tips and tricks to avoid a “tummy jumble.” Please join us LIVE at Longevity Wellness or on Zoom (https://us04web.zoom.us/j/8825566934). To register for the LIVE meeting, call 941-923-9355 or email Office@LongevityWC.com. The meeting ID is 882 556 6934, and the password is 024702. Dr. Cynthia Clark is an Acupuncture Physician, Board-Certified Herbalist and Medical Qigong Practitioner, as well as a recent Ironman finisher.

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Fusion Therapy Debuts “The One Two Punch” Package

or the month of December, Fusion Therapy will offer a special, customized detoxification and immunity regimen. In this time of COVID-19, detoxing the body and reinforcing the immune system is more crucial than ever. Our “One Two Punch” package includes a full-spectrum infrared sauna session, followed by a 45-minute dry salt therapy session. These modalities are even more powerful when combined together. In addition, we are taking sanitation and safety measures to offer clients private or family sessions. Masks are worn in the lobby by all clients and staff. The private, full-spectrum infrared sauna will efficiently start the detoxification process by penetrating deep into the body (including organs) at a comfortable temperature. Unlike most other infrared saunas, our sauna offers the latest heating technology which uses both near- and mid-wavelengths, as well as the more traditional far-infrared therapy. Because infrared heat penetrates human tissue, infrared saunas are seven times more effective at detoxification than traditional saunas. Our infrared sauna is located in a private room, and each session is reserved for an hour. Your infrared sauna treatment will be customized to your needs for the optimal blend of infrared wavelengths. Near-infrared therapy aids in pain relief, muscle recovery, skin clarity, wound healing and arthritis. Mid-infrared stimulates blood flow, mimics a passive cardiovascular workout and burns excess fat. Far-infrared lowers blood pressure, deepens core sweat, and promotes whole body detoxification and alkalization. After this infrared sauna session, we will escort you into one of our Dead Sea salt suites. For those unfamiliar with dry salt therapy, the process is simple. A session begins in the Grande Salt Suite, covered from floor to ceiling with Dead Sea salt. This dry salt is highly absorbent which acts like a sponge to attract foreign substances in the respiratory tract. While breathing in the micro-aerosolized salt air, it acts like a toothbrush to clean the respiratory system and remove various non-natural elements such as environmental toxins or old toxins stuck in the lower rails of the lungs. Due to the salt’s anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal qualities, salt therapy rooms have been found to be three times more sterile than an average surgical suite. Dry salt therapy does not pose a health risk to those with high-blood pressure because the salt is not ingested, but rather breathed into the lungs where it can decrease mucous, reduce inflammation, and fight infection or virus. It is also a safe and effective treatment for children suffering from asthma, allergies or other respiratory conditions. Unlike many pharmaceutical options which can make children drowsy or uncomfortable, dry salt therapy can alleviate symptoms without unwanted side-effects. The One Two Punch is only $45, and there is no limit on the number of visits in December. To schedule an appointment, call 941-921-7900 or visit FusionTherapySarasota.com. 12

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Find Inner Peace and Calm in these Trying Times

n December 27, 11 a.m. to noon, please join Rhonda Lenair, known as “The Healer of Addictions,” for a free teleevent. Lenair is a world-renowned medical intuitive and founder of The Self-Healing Experience (SHE). SHE is a transformational encounter that can help eliminate the desire to participate in self-destructive, uncontrollable behaviors, thoughts, stressors, fears and negativities without meetings or treatments and therapeutic interventions. Read feedback from the medical community at Lenair.com/SelfHealings/#Excerpts. Over the years, Lenair has helped tens of thousands of people from all walks of life. She has also been featured in Elle Magazine, Good Housekeeping, The Discovery Network, Total Health Journal and other major publications. Testimonials can be read here: Lenair.com/self-healings. During these difficult, uncertain times, Lenair will provide words to feed the spirit and nourish the soul. In this special event, you will be primed to be centered in pure calm, bliss and love. Please share the information about this event with friends and family, as all are welcome. Space for this event is limited, so please RSVP in advance. Call 802-537-3222 or email Barry@Lenair.com with “Rhonda” in the subject line, and you will receive the access code and number to call for joining the event. When you RSVP, please include your name and telephone number. Read, watch and listen to unsolicited testimonials at Lenair.com/Self-Healings. Read feedback from the medical community at Lenair.com/ Self-Healings/#Excerpts.

Enzymes for Vibrant Health

nzymes are biologically active proteins, some of which are responsible for metabolic and biochemical reactions, and some of which turn food into energy. Our bodies naturally produce these enzymes, but as we grow older, this production slows down. Statistics show that over 70 percent of Americans suffer from digestive issues. Eating a Standard American diet packed with processed foods has created an “epidemic” of sorts. Research also indicates that supplementing with various enzymes makes a difference in how we digest food, process energy, heal and eventually age. It is important to note that supplementing with enzymes will support organ function and digestion without replacing their working abilities. Some of the main actions of Systematic Enzyme Therapy include anti-inflammation, antifibrosis, immune function, blood cleansing, anti-viral and anti-aging properties, detoxification and blood sugar balance. One of the main “skills” of these enzymes is to promote healing through consumption of scar tissue. Knowing which type of enzymes to take, when and how to take them is important. If you have questions, contact Beata Molnar, Energy Healer and Biofeedback Practitioner of the Healing Room in Sarasota. She will run a scan on your enzyme panels, toxicity, digestion and more, then she will create a treatment protocol that combines energy healing with PEMF, near and far infrared therapies, sound healing and rife frequency applications. Location: Aaron Ct., Sarasota. For more information and to make an appointment, call 941-586-9539 or visit Facebook.com/ CreateBalanceAndHealing.

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Elevate Your Beauty this Season at Wild Lily Med Spa

ere at Wild Lily, our motto is “Beauty, Elevated.” Wild is an adjective that describes, “living or growing in the natural environment,” and lily is a flower that symbolizes “purity and modesty.” Therefore, our philosophy is to enhance natural beauty in a way that’s refreshingly honest. For this reason, we are committed to excellence—not just in the services we offer, but in the staff that provides them. We want our clients to feel cool, confident and at home within our space, then to return to their own spaces both refreshed and rejuvenated. TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR HEALTH & WELLWild Lily flourishes with compasnoWEwell, a collaborative sion, attention to detail and results—it Natural Awakenings is honored to give our dedicatedpartner readers the o Natural Awakenings fam- With gr takes more than hard work to earn the the first members welcomed intowith thethe KnoWEwell community. ilythrough of publishers, offering individuals collabora trust of our of clients. We individualize our readership and support, our ismission-aligned providerstothe opportunity to receive and p treatments based on each client and their KnoWEwell, we areand pleased gift both individuals a complimentary one-year membership personal beauty goals. Through our top of line treatments, including CryoSkin, Procell, to its global community and marketplace. Dysport, Botox, Restylane and Versa, to name just a few, we are committed to offering all The KnoWEwell platform is a comprehenof our patients high-quality results. sive online destination for today’s trusted Regenerative Whole Health knowledge, Location: 2650 Bahia Vista St., Unit 303, Sarasota. For more information and to schedule an resources and community. Through its appointment, call 941-702-8694 or visit WildLilyMedSpa.com. use, subscribers can find access to vet“There is no ted, simple way to describe evidence-based resourcesKnoWEwell for health, but Thi WebMD, meets Match.com, HomeAdvisor, LinkedIn, wellness and sustainability. Individuals,Facebook, Regenerative Whole Health, in one for the benefit o providers andall experts canplace communicate and work together in an interactive, Joe Dunne, Natural Awakenings Publishingvibrant Corp., COO online community. are an ecosystem collaborating to Join for“We FREE at KnoWEwell.com lysian Fields has been an integral part of Sarasota’s inspire and empower individuals to achieve metaphysical community for over 29 years. Many INDIVIDUALS WELLthier Living. Join the movement as people come to our store to seek comfort, healing we share knowledge and healing success and protection, and ENTER we are continuously for CODE:grateful NAPUB60 ENT stories, provide access to evidence-based your trust and business over the years. As we enter the (a $60 value) resources, create meaningful connections holiday season, Elysian Fields would like to extend this and help today’s providers, mission-aligned comfort, healing and protection to some of our local A Top 50 Healthcare Company 2019 nonprofits and businesses opportunities residents who need it the most—our first responders prosper. We are transforming the health and frontline workers. care we know,” says Kimberly Whittle, This year has been unlike any before—full of Founder and CEO. struggle, illness, division and loss. But through these “Natural Awakenings is honored to challenges, there has also been resilience, courage, faith, selfless acts and tireless work. Communities all across America depend on their local give our dedicated readers the opportunity The KnoWEwell benefits for all inwelcomed the RWH and we to bewith among the first members hometown heroes more than ever before. These essential workers include doctors,Collaborative nurses, into the KnoWEwell community. With respiratory therapists, police officers, firefighters, mailmen, grocery store workers, truck gratitude for our 26 years of readership and drivers, mental health therapists and more. As the world felt like it was falling apart, these support, through our mission-aligned colpeople held us together. laborative partnership with KnoWEwell, Join us on December 10 at Elysian Fields Metaphysical Gift Shop for special evening for a limited time we are pleased to gift to celebrate our local heroes. First responders and frontline workers can shop the entire store at 10% off as our way of thanking these individuals for all they do in this community. both individuals and providers with free annual memberships,” says Sharon BruckEmployees will wear masks, and all are encouraged to social distance. We hope this can be man, Founder and CEO. a beautiful time of celebration and connection. This year has been tough, but Sarasota is tougher. For more information, visit KnoWEwell.com , which includes the free membership codes For more information, call 941-361-3006, email during this limited time offer. Info@ElysianFieldsOnline.com or visit ElysianFieldsOnline.com.

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Sarasota Center of Light Announces Events for December

xciting holiday plans are underway to bring back familiar faces who have been a part of the Sarasota Center of Light family for several years. We are delighted to announce that local astrologer Susan Ford will share her gifts and talents in a spiritually uplifting talk, followed by astrological guidance for group participants on December 6. A Divine Light Service is planned for December 23, and our new education team members are working to finalize details with Reverend Tom Newman for the facilitation of this annual service. This traditional service will enlighten and evoke wonderful memories from earlier days for those who join us on that special date. This will be an online service with the possibility of a small group of congregants with reserved seating only. Details will be released when they are finalized. Reverend Phyllis Lambert and Associate Minister Jeffrey Rosenthal, along with the Center’s ministry team, will conduct the remaining December services to offer heartfelt spiritual guidance during this enchanting holiday season. There is a possibility of surprise guests, teachers and musicians who are eager to see this Center thrive and grow. Our Center continues to prioritize your well-being and safety as we all continue to grow and evolve. Our services will continue online and new classes will resume in January 2021. Please let us know how we can support you in this period of change and challenge. We will immediately email and Facebook any changes that occur at the center. We humbly and graciously ask for your support. Contributions can be submitted on our donate page on our website, by calling the office or mailing a check. All contributions are greatly appreciated. In addition, questions are encouraged and welcomed. Mailing Address: 2710 Browning St., Sarasota, 34237. 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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The Perfect Holiday Gift for Someone You Love: Peace of Mind

inding peace, hope and joy is an expectation of most of us this time of the year, but achieving that can sometimes be difficult. Crowded shopping malls, the quest to find a perfect gift, setting up holiday decorations, traveling, financial burdens, entertaining family, having unexpected company—all of these can affect how well our brains function. The holidays are not about gifts but reconnecting with family, friends and faith. This can also be a time to make sure that we are healthy and prepared for the coming year ahead—a moment to find our center in the chaos. There are several ways to reduce holiday related stress, and neurofeedback is one of them. At The Brainwave Center, we utilize neurofeedback programs customized to each of our clients to overcome a variety of issues and achieve sustainable results. Neurofeedback focuses on building new neural pathways to strengthen the brain, rather than patch up the symptoms. This helps the brain learn how to perform more efficiently. Generally, our clients report improved moods, decreased impulsivity, restored control of anxiety or depression, increased mental clarity, more restful sleep and a host of other benefits—all without drugs and harsh side effects. We also offer psychotherapy, nutrition therapy and other modalities to help our clients rediscover well–being. This month, we are offering a “Peace of Mind” holiday special which includes a brain scan, consultation, detailed report and full access to our online assessment tools for $199 (normally $400). Location: 640 S Washington Blvd., Sarasota. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call 941-552-4500 or visit BrianWaveCenters.com.

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Natural Awakenings: As a local Sarasota business, how have you experienced community support over the years—especially in the difficulties of 2020?

Tony Gillette: Our customers love this store. As my wife often points out, “Elysian Fields is a strong entity,” and we are the keepers of this entity. Over the years, Elysian Fields has come to be known as a place of solace for our customers and the community as a whole. Some visit our store to take in the environment, while some are in search of a special gift, and others are looking for modalities to heal. 2020 has been a challenge for us, but our customers give us hope. From California to New York and every state in between, our customers find a way to connect with us. Two years ago, we started a robust ecommerce business, and our intuitive readers have a following that is unrivaled in Sarasota and beyond.

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‘Tis the Season for Metaphysical Inspiration: Q&A with Elysian Fields by Mary-Elizabeth Schurrer

hen I began to ponder the subject for this month’s “Community Spotlight” article, what immediately surfaced was just how draining 2020 has been on the mind, body and soul— and how we could all use some inspiration to guide us into the home stretch of this monumental year. Not much feels normal or predictable these days, but one constant we can still depend on to lift our spirits and unite our communities is the holiday season. This is a time of renewal, hope, love, warmth and connection—to gather around tables (from a safe distance, of course) and share in the possibilities of another year on the horizon. For many, it’s a season that takes on intrinsic spiritual meaning, and it fills us with the anticipation of brighter days to come. For that reason, I wanted the last “Community Spotlight” of 2020 to focus on a business that is delivering both holiday cheer and spiritual resurgence to the local community when we all need it most. This leads me to Elysian Fields, a metaphysical retreat, known as “Sarasota’s favorite destination for inspiration” since 1991. So enjoy the following conversation with Tony Gillette who co-owns Elysian Fields, along with his wife and business partner Ruta, then be sure to visit the store for an assortment of gifts as unique as the people on your list. 16

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Gillette: We follow the CDC guidelines for health and safety. To this end, all high-touch surfaces are cleaned throughout the day, and our staff members wash their hands frequently. In addition, all employees must wear either a mask or a face shield, and plexiglass barriers are installed at each of our registers.

NA: Will you offer any retail incentives this month in celebration of the holidays, and if so, what might these specials, discounts or festivities entail?

Gillette: Elysian Fields is planning three events in December that we are particularly excited about. The first is our “Sip, Shop and Support SPARCC” evening on December 3, 6:30–8:30 p.m. 10 percent of all the profits raised from this event, along with any other donations received, will directly support the local organiza-

tion SPARCC (Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center) to help fund their community efforts. Next, our “First Responder and Frontline Worker Appreciation” night will take place on December 10, 6:30–8:30 p.m. At this event, we will recognize local frontline essential workers as our special guests and offer them 10 percent off our merchandise as a “thank you” for all their service in the community. In addition, we also will host a “Last-Minute Shopper” evening on December 17, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Rather than extending our hours over the course of this entire season, we will offer this event for anyone who needs extra time or assistance in choosing the perfect gift for their loved ones.

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Anxiety and Your Heart these methods will reveal if the heart is in a diseased state. Then there is the endocardiograph, also known as the Heart Sound Recorder (HSR). In 1937, Dr. Royal Lee invented and patented a device that could record sounds that were previously only heard through a stethoscope. This graph is called an endocardiograph, or HSR, and it looks at the heart as the window to one’s overall health. Heart sounds produce a vibration on the chest wall, and with the help of modern technology, are recorded in a similar way that a seismograph detects and depicts the intensity and duration of movements in the ground for earthquakes. The machine uses an accelerometer to sense these vibrations and provides a detailed recording of the heart sounds. According to Dr. Lee,

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wo weeks before my Ironman race, I developed a “hot spot” slit on the bottom of my left fourth toe. It was a minor injury in triathlon history, but it was enough to bench me. Experiencing this so close to race day stressed me out to the point that my sleep became restless, I was anxious and irritable, and I suffered heart palpitations. I knew those symptoms were related to my cardiovascular health, and there are four main tools used to evaluate the heart. The first three are the stethoscope, an electrocardiograph (EKG), an echocardiograph. Based on electrical diagnosis, an EKG will show if a heart attack has occurred. An echo will indicate how effectively the muscles are contracting and the valves are working, as well as if there is any fluid buildup on the heart. In other words, 18

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“The heart is the most reflective muscle of nutrition or malnutrition… something this country has a hard time accepting.” “The heart is the most reflective muscle of nutrition or malnutrition…something this country has a hard time accepting.” Here’s the reason: When we eat, food travels down the esophagus and into the stomach, then drops into a vat of hydrochloric acid. At this point, food is converted into nutrients which flow into the small intestine. Finally, those nutrients leech out through the intestines into the bloodstream. The veins then circulate nutrients back to the heart. This is what is meant by the phrase, “The heart feeds first.” The heart then feeds the rest of the body its nutrients via the arteries and capillaries. So if the digestive

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system is weak and the stomach acid is low, a smaller percentage of food will be converted into nutrients. Certain medications can lower the amount of stomach acid too. In July 2019, a study entitled “Cardiovascular Risk of Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI)” reported that a meta-analysis of 107,423 patients indicated the use of a PPI such as Prilosec for longer than one month indicates a 30% increase in cardiovascular events. So if you have been on a Proton Pump Inhibitor for longer than one month, you could be at risk for a cardiovascular event. Your gut microbiome affects so many aspects of health—the digestive system is the creation point for hormones which are the precursor for your brain’s neurotransmitters. As we already discussed, it’s also the gate to the quality of blood that flows to the heart. The strength of the endocardiograph is that it reflects nutritional success by drawing attention to any changes in the heart within 30 minutes of taking the prescribed substance. This is why it’s important to undergo a whole-health evaluation which should include an endocardiograph to evaluate your nutritional deficiencies. There’s no need to be scared of this: what you can see, you can then work to change. But if you don’t know it’s there, this becomes a blind spot that can ambush you in the future. So what resulted when I performed an endocardiograph for myself? Within 30 minutes, I knew which supplements to take to both settle and strengthen my heart. I then was able to include myself on the list of hundreds of cardiovascular health success stories here at Longevity Wellness. Not to mention, I safely and successfully completed the Ironman Florida race—with a healthy and strong heart indeed! Dr. Cynthia Clark is a board-certified Acupuncture Physician, Applied Clinical Nutritionist, Creator of Energy Evolution and founder of Longevity Wellness. Her healing mission is “Medicine with Integrity,” where all the healing at her clinic is achieved through nutrients which bring the body back in line. Her goal for all clients is “Health Freedom,” where you are able to live the life that you desire.

The Connection Between Stress and Fascia

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oc, can these treatments affect my mental and emotional states? I feel more relaxed and less anxious after them. My pain is decreasing, but I also noticed that I feel more calm and centered now.” Tom was not the first patient to ask me this question, and as I explained to him, positive mental and emotional effects can often result from fascia release work. This does not happen in all cases, but many people report a sense of well-being, an increased ability to cope with stress, and even decreased symptoms of anxiety or depression. There is a scientific basis to explain the “emotional releases” that sometimes occur with hands-on fascia therapy. As a member of the Fascia Research Society, I attended a webinar this spring by Dr. Joeri Calsius, a clinical psychologist and research scientist who uses fascia therapy as part of his treatment. He discussed how the neurology of fascia can be involved with a person’s emotional state. I was interested in this because of the emotional responses that my patients often experience following a treatment. Fascia contains innumerable nerve

endings that are dedicated to feeling pain and creating position sense, but it also has other less-known nerves linked to pathways that continue along the spine to an area of the brain called the insula. This part of the brain regulates pain, love, emotion and self-awareness. A brief summation of the insula’s role in daily function would be to answer the question, “How do I feel right now?” The insula would play a role in that response. Dr. Calsius suggested that in addition to improving pain sensations and position sense, it is also possible that the release of fascia restriction can improve the emotional state by restoring normal signals on those pathways to the insula. While this is still just a hypothesis, it would help to explain many of the reactions that I observe in my patients. These include endorphin releases and deep relaxation during treatment, better stress management and overall well-being. Shelly, a patient of mine, once told me at the onset of a treatment visit that she had a new concern. “I’m worried that I don’t feel worried,” she remarked. She went

on to explain that she was used to living in a constant state of mild worry about many different facets of her life, both small and large. However, since her recent fascia release treatments for a painful shoulder, her constant worry had dissipated, and she was mostly focused on just to the largescale issues in her life. Because she was not used to this, she felt concerned that it was abnormal. As time went on though, she learned to enjoy this decrease in stress. I will point out that I do not treat mental or emotional issues, and the above case was unusual, mentioned only to illustrate how fascia can affect emotional states. More commonly, people tend to experience mild but pleasant changes, or sometimes no change at all. However, this does raise an important question: If fascia can affect how we feel, what can you do in order to maximize its health? Fascia needs hydration, so making sure that you consume an adequate supply of water each day is important. This fibrous connective tissue does not respond well to inflammation, so eating a nutritious, noninflammatory diet can also help to maintain its function. A simple place to start is to cur back on portions of red meat and fried foods, as well as increase vegetables and greens. In addition, yoga is an excellent form of exercise for stimulating and toning the fascia. In particular, restorative yoga can activate the fascia nerve pathways to the insula which leads to that sense of well-being which helps to relieve stress. Research into the effects of fascia therapies on emotional well-being is continuous, so it is possible that someday these hands-on therapies will be incorporated more in conventional psychological therapies. For now, I will enjoy hearing about my patients’ positive side-effects when I treat them for other problems such as back and knee pain. Eric Winder D.C. uses gentle fascia release treatment methods, without forceful manipulation, to help patients with a wide range of pain and injury problems. For more information, call 941-957-8390 or visit Gentlebay.com. December 2020

“Bulking up” evokes images of bodybuilders and possible steroid use, but new research shows that older people that simply eat lots of vitamin C-rich fruits and vegetables have greater skeletal muscle mass than those that don’t eat these foods. Researchers from the UK’s University of East Anglia collected data from more than 13,000 people between 42 and 82 years old and reported in The Journal of Nutrition that the highest amounts of vitamin C correlated with the greatest estimated skeletal muscle mass—an important finding, as people older than 50 typically lose half a percent of muscle fat each year, leading to frailty and a lower quality of life. Sixty percent of men in the study and 50 percent of women were not getting enough vitamin C from food or supplements. “We’re not talking about people needing megadoses. Eating a citrus fruit such as an orange each day and having a vegetable side to a meal will be sufficient for most people,” says study co-author Richard Hayhoe.

Eat Cruciferous Veggies for Cleaner Blood Vessels Pile on the broccoli, Brussels sprouts and cabbage. In a study of 684 older Australian women published in the British Journal of Nutrition, researchers found those that ate more than 45 grams of cruciferous vegetables a day—about one-quarter cup of steamed broccoli or one-half cup of raw cabbage—were 46 percent less likely to have calcium buildup in the aorta, the main vessel carrying blood from the heart into the body. Fatty calcium deposits in the aorta are a key marker of vascular disease linked to heart attacks and strokes. “One particular constituent found abundantly in cruciferous vegetables is vitamin K, which may be involved in inhibiting the calcification process that occurs in our blood vessels,” says lead author Lauren Blekkenhorst, of Edith Cowan University, in Perth.

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The simple step of taking a daily multivitamin during pregnancy can reduce the risk of autism in newborns by 38 percent, report Chinese researchers that analyzed nine studies of 231,163 children, of which 4,459 were diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Another study from Kings College, London, of 1,555 obese, pregnant women, concluded that when they improved their diet and exercised, their children three years later had an average resting pulse rate of five beats per minute lower than the other children, a better glycemic response and slightly less obesity. Israeli research, published in the online journal Sleep, involving 116 men ages 21 to 59, found those that used smartphones and tablets in the evening and after bed-time had lower sperm quality with reduced counts and motility. Watching TV, another light-emitting source, during the evening also correlated with lower sperm concentration.

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he most familiar form of human activity and the most natural way to describe what happens in our lives is through telling stories. Toddlers listen to stories that have contained the same archetypal characters acting out similar plots for millennia. In literature, folktales and myths all over the world, stories serve the purpose of providing life instructions and answering humanity’s fundamental questions about the nature of existence, such as who we are, where we came from, the definition of our purpose and the nature of our reality.

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In the 1980s, author and cultural historian Thomas Berry declared that humanity needed a new story that is less destructive and dysfunctional. Berry filled lecture halls, telling attendees, “We are in trouble now because we don’t have a good story. The old story, the account of how the world came to be and how we fit into it, isn’t functioning properly. What once sustained us, shaped our emotional attitude, provided us with life purpose, energized action, consecrated suffering, integrated knowledge and guided education is no longer serving humanity.” As we are discovering globally through hard experience, the old stories of rugged individualism and conquering and dominating the natural world have run their course with grim results. In the last four decades, fragments of a new story have been slowly emerging. Because it isn’t deemed worthy of mainstream media, the public is left in the dark about new, life-instructing stories capable of altering human civilization in positive ways. Were these story fragments woven together in an anthology, chapters on climate, economy, religion, environment, science, politics, medicine, education, conscious evolution and community would constitute a useful account of ideas and concepts capable of bringing about a brighter future for humanity and the planet. These possibilities would surely capture readers’ imaginations.

New Climate Story In Climate: A New Story, writer and activist Charles Eisenstein suggests that we need a new story that makes possible the

more beautiful world our hearts know is achievable. The story, which he believes is attainable, calls for people, governments and organizations to embrace a partnership paradigm to protect, restore, regenerate and repair damages to our planet’s natural world, which we call the environment. Using indigenous wisdom, organizations such as the Pachamama Alliance and Bioneers are helping individuals worldwide to recognize that humanity is here to be in service to life. Creating the right conditions for revitalizing life is the opposite of our collective story that views the natural world only as a resource. Eisenstein’s ideas for regenerative agriculture match those described in environmentalist Paul Hawken’s Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming. In October, Drawdown Georgia became the first state-centered effort to crowd-solve for climate change, with solutions tailored to Georgia’s unique natural, economic and social resources.

New Science Story Evolution biologist Elisabet Sahtouris’ stories about science shine a light on the broader perspective of life and science gained from studying multiple worldviews. A scholar of ancient sciences, Sahtouris reminds us that the original purpose of science was to find guidance for human affairs by studying nature. During a recent conversation with Ubiquity University founder Jim Garrison in the online Humanity Rising’s Global Solutions Summit, she says, “We have acted in opposition and made ecology subservient to our economy, using ecology as a set of

resources for human economics. When we make our economy fit into nature’s economy, which we call ecology, we’ll have ecosophy, the ‘wisdom of the Earth itself ’ that occurs when a man knows how to listen with love.” Sahtouris teaches corporations about ecosophy’s new view of a conscious universe and a living Earth in which we are co-creators. This, she believes, takes humans out of fatalistic victimhood so that we can become consciously active agents of our destiny. Lifting the fog of our selfimage as consumers of stuff gives humans the rights and responsibilities to live out our full co-creative humanity.

A Global Commons Sharing Solutions Through the daily sharing of stories with keynote speakers and panel discussions, Garrison increases the momentum of the Humanity Rising movement, which includes Ubiquity University students, program participants and more than 400 organizations that come together as a “global commons” to take counsel and share what they are developing for their own networks. Humanity Rising was launched to try to leverage the crisis of the coronavirus pandemic into an opportunity for human renewal and increase our resilience to future challenges. This new form of reallife competency education delivered in TED Talk-style presentations, moderated dialogues, working groups, blogs, ongoing conversations, group discussions and other interactions provides participants a wide scope of possibilities and activities for working together for global solutions.

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Interconnectedness Author Robert Atkinson’s contribution to the new story is his understanding of the underlying unity in all religions and all humanity, expressed throughout his book The Story of Our Time: From Duality to Interconnectedness to Oneness. “Nature is an embodiment of the divine, and the whole Earth is sacred. Its vast resources are our common heritage entrusted to us,” he says. “Humanity is one family. Having passed through the stage of childhood, humanity is now struggling to leave behind its adolescent ways while taking on new patterns of thought and action in approaching its maturity. Accepting the oneness of humanity as a biological fact, a social necessity and a spiritual reality will lead us further along our journey toward lasting peace.”

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Undivided Wholeness In a world engulfed by fragmentation, the film Infinite Potential: The Life & Ideas of David Bohm is a healing balm with the potential to overturn our ideas about the world and ourselves. “The core work of David Bohm, considered one of the most significant theoretical physicists of the 20th century, is our essential interconnectedness and undivided wholeness from which we get a sense of our own interconnectivity,” says producer and director Paul Howard. “This realization makes it logical to start taking better care of ourselves, each other and planet Earth.” Howard notes, “David was interested in the nature of thought and consciousness. Realizing that he wanted to develop full expression of his interests, he explored wider domains and investigated different worldviews with sages, philosophers and spiritual leaders such as the Dalai Lama, who called David his ‘science guru’. A lifelong concern with social and political change led him to develop the Bohm Dialogue, a form of communication aiming to break through our collective modes of habitual thought. He also spent time with indigenous people, searching for a new form of language in which to express his ideas in a more process-oriented way.”

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Medicine and Community Thousands of people are gathering in online intentional communities associated with personal growth, healing and spiritual awakening. Jennifer Phelps, M.D., owner and director of Phelps MD Integrative Medicine, in Redding, Connecticut, practices mind-body medicine and is a faculty member of the Center for Mind-Body Medicine, in Washington, D.C. A trained facilitator of small groups, she has been teaching trauma and stress healing via Zoom calls during the pandemic. Initially, Phelps was concerned about how the levels of intimacy, trust and vulnerability necessary for individuals to develop a sense of cohesiveness and bonding could be formed via computer screens. By using the center’s model of self-care, selfawareness and mutual support that has its roots in indigenous culture, she felt her concern dissipate as group members began to bond quickly. “Our guidelines call for no cross-talking and no interrupting. Confidentiality is sacred. I’m a facilitator and a participant, which most models don’t allow,” says Phelps. She speculates that the success of online bonding might be due to participants feeling safer in their homes with a little extra anonymity, noting, “Not being face-to-face seems to allow people to share more freely. These weird times are creating a commonality and a sense of community connection.”

Conscious Choice Leah Lamb, a sacred storyteller in Topanga, California, defines her role as a seer far beyond the present moment. In Lamb’s online classes with her storytelling community, she loves sharing quotes by other storytellers such as Rebecca Solnit, “We think we tell stories; but stories often tell us … Too often stories saddle us, and they ride us and whip us onward and tell us what to do and we do it without questioning. The task of learning to be free is to learn to hear them; to question them, to pause and hear silence, to name them and then become a storyteller of your own story.”

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“In our role of storyteller, we can’t be without understanding that we tell stories about how we are in the world as much as stories tell us how to be in world. Identify and notice your stories, then understand how they are running you, so you can consciously choose your place in them,” advises Lamb, who encourages her students to discover the genius of their own calling. These are only some chapters in the new story that calls for each of us to be aware of the stories we live by, as well as those we tell ourselves and others. It also begs us to ask what is our role in the new story. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at LindaSechrist.com.

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stress hormone cortisol. A study by the UK University of East Anglia published in 2017 in The BMJ’s Medical Humanities shows that group singing—along with the positivity of social interaction—supports and improves mental health in people with depression and anxiety. Singing for the Brain, a program created by The Alzheimer’s Society, has been shown to improve memory, mood and the ability to socialize for people with dementia. “I feel singing can be significant to mental well-being and healing from an injury or cancer, while in recovery from substance abuse, or to help cope with trauma. Additional benefits may include pain management,” says Tamera Anderson-Hanna, a licensed mental health counselor and the owner of Wellness, Therapy & Yoga, in Miami.

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“When we sing, we dive straight into a conscious bodily experience that brings us into immediate connection with our bodies. Singing, especially repetitive singing where we can start to regulate a breath cycle and elongate it, gets us deeply oxygenated,” says Daisy Press, a professional singer and vocal teacher in New York City. There’s no right or wrong way to reap the benefits of music. A few years into her professional career, Press took a group lesson with a North Indian raga teacher and experienced a deep inner shift. “I was allowed to enjoy the feeling of singing that one note and my mind turned off. I felt the intonation itself in my body—in waves, shapes and colors. Intonation itself became

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a real living energy that felt essentially good, restorative and healing.” Lea Longo, a Montreal-based meditation mindfulness coach and musician, concurs. “Singing has been my way to relax, not only my mind, but my body, as well. It uses the breath, a vital tool for health. It’s my go-to place to feel better. I just sing when I need a boost, and it works for me.”

Resonance, Mantra and Humming “The voice can be considered a healing tool for the fact that it is directly related to resonance in the body,” explains Longo. “We can think of our voice as a tuning fork to ‘tune’ ourselves and use it as a way to heal internally through the vibrations and sounds we produce.” Using sound is a subtle energy therapy that can help heal emotional or physical distress, he says. Mantra, the recitation of specific words or traditionally sacred chants, is not a religion, but simply a method to quell mental chatter. “Mantras are vibrational

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hen mindfulness approaches are applied to fitness training—which can be as simple as breathing consciously and tuning into subtle body sensations—the results can be fewer injuries, improved immunity, a lowered stress response, a brighter mood and a deeper commitment to staying fit. Being in the present moment can also spark enjoyment. Research shows that mindfulness training can also significantly raise self-esteem, and women that cultivate meditative selfcompassion experience a boost in acceptance of and satisfaction with their bodies. “In nature, the bigger the eye of the storm, the more powerful the winds, suggesting that our workout potential and enjoyment is dependent not on how hard we push, but how calm and self-aware we can be,” says John Douillard, DC, author of Body, Mind, and Sport and the founder of LifeSpa, in Boulder, Colorado. “Slowing down and being aware of the body allows the mind to attend to muscles, which can increase blood supply, lymph drainage and replace a potentially damaging fight-orflight response during a workout with a rejuvenating parasympathetic response.” 34

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Tapping into Contentment Mindful fitness instructor Ellen Barrett, in Washington Depot, Connecticut, offers clients a full-body experience with a fusion of movement forms and weight training. “We think mindfulness is some sort of yoga thing, but everything can become mindful. Jumping jacks and biceps curls can be mindful. It’s not the movement, but the awareness behind the movement. Mindfulness is about being present.” Adding in balance training, tai chi and Pilates, and swapping a bit less time on the treadmill for a few moments of meditation or visualizing positive results can go a long way, say fitness experts. Debbie Rosas, founder and co-creator of Nia—a bodymind conditioning program anchored in martial arts and modern dance—underscores the importance of listening to cues. “Notice any areas that feel tight, blocked, rigid and bound. This wisdom through felt sense and awareness will immediately alert you to stop, adjust and slow down.” The Portland-based co-author of The Nia Technique points to the fun factor. “I believe that when you stop exercising and

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Breath as a Compass Practicing conscious breathing fortifies the positive impact of exercise and can prevent injuries like hernias that can arise when the breath is held during heavy lifting. “One of the most powerful tools for mindfulness during a workout is following your breath. Mindfulness is the key, but it’s hard to be mindful when you’re breathing 26,000 times a day into the upper chest, activating a fight-or-flight response,” says Douillard. Breathing through the nose instead of the mouth during exercise bolsters mindfulness, and as Douillard has demonstrated in studies, causes brain waves to shift from stressed beta waves to a meditative alpha state. “It takes longer to fully inhale and exhale during nose breathing, which creates a baseline of calm,” she says. “Don’t rush. Be aware of the body breathing and feel each muscle contracting and relaxing with each rep and stretch.” Chicago-based fitness expert Stephanie Mansour, host of the PBS weekly Step it Up with Steph show, concurs. “Sync your breath with your movement. Mindfully transition from exercise to exercise.” Mansour also suggests working out next to a mirror to improve alignment and avoiding the distraction that can come with having a workout buddy. “Another trick to improve form is to put on headphones and zone out by listening to white noise so that you have no distraction,” she says. Exercising with deep body-presence is something we do for ourselves. “If you’re really paying attention, you can steer yourself towards invigoration and away from irritation. The body is always providing feedback, but we’re often too ‘out of body’ to notice. Giving full attention to your body is a big gift of self-love,” says Barrett. “Breathe. Move. Be free,” adds Mansour. “This is your dedicated ‘me’ time and you can use it to feel good about yourself.” Marlaina Donato is an author and composer. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

More Helpful Tips Body scan from Ellen Barrett: Establish a body scan ritual before working out. Either sitting or standing, close your eyes and take a second or two to focus on each part of the body with your mind’s eye. Start with the feet and then move up to the ankles, legs, spine, etc. Nasal breathing from John Douillard: Establish a comfortable, slow, nasal breathing rhythm in the beginning of your workout and try to maintain that throughout your practice. Give it time. It will take about three weeks of nose breathing practice to begin to run at the same pace or lift the same weight as you did before as a fight-or-flight mouth breather. To begin: Breathe deeply in and out through the nose with each rep on the weight machine and lengthen your nasal breathing during cardio [workouts]. As soon as your nasal breath rhythm begins to speed up or you have to open your mouth to breathe, slow down and reestablish a comfortable rhythm of nasal breathing again. Once the mindful calm has been reset, begin to increase your intensity, letting the nose breathing set the pace. Breathing tip from Stephanie Mansour: Inhale on the easier movement and exhale on the more challenging movement. For example, inhale as you bend down into a squat and exhale as you press up to standing. Pull your belly button in toward your spine in all workouts. Engage your core whether you’re working your legs, arms, back or chest. Workout advice from Debbie Rosas: Do some research if you are new to working out. Go online and look for a teacher you feel aligned with in philosophy and workout approach. Build slowly. Exercise teachers are trained to inspire you. Their inspiration can push you. Always do less than what you see and build when your body says, “I am ready for more. Let’s move faster and in a larger range of motion.”

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The Gift of Yum Homemade Treats Spark Holiday Cheer by April Thompson

ift-givers seeking memorable presents while avoiding holiday shopping stress need look no further than the kitchen. Edible homemade gifts make special, welcome treats, help slow down the shopping frenzy of the season and increase creativity in the kitchen. While 79 percent of recipients return some holiday gifts every year, food and handmade items rank in the top 10 treasured gifts, according to Survey Monkey research. Mackenzie Burgess, a Fort Collins, Colorado, dietitian and recipe developer at Cheerful Choices, encourages holiday gift-givers to think beyond the Christmas cookie. One of her go-to holiday gifts, a lentil and brown rice dry soup mix, features colorful dry ingredients layered in a Mason jar and the recipe attached with a pretty ribbon. “This shelf-stable dry soup mix is the perfect, plant-based meal to make on a chilly night, and makes for a unique, affordable and thoughtful gift,” says Burgess, adding that the Mason jars can be repurposed. For a sweet but healthy treat, Burgess offers freezer-friendly energy bites, which can be made in large quantities in advance and frozen or refrigerated, then popped into jars at gift time. These gluten-free, vegan treats can be made with common pantry items, including a base of oats, nut butter and a sweetener like honey or agave, as well as “fixings” such as shredded coconut, dried cranberries or goji berries, chopped nuts, or chia or flax seeds to boost the flavor and nutrition. Natural food coloring can also be added to foster a more festive look. 36

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To give a gift a “wow” factor, blogger Shelley Fulton, in Hudson, Ohio, recommends making a themed basket that may include a mix of homemade and purchased items. “You can take your signature spice rub or that homemade soup mix everyone raves about and expand into a gift basket with other products that support the theme, like barbecue tools for the spice rub or a kettle with cute soup bowls and a new ladle for the soup mix,” says Fulton, the creator of Two Healthy Kitchens. For the dog lovers on a holiday list, Fulton suggests making homemade sweet potato dog biscuits, which can be bundled in a dog bed with other canine comforts. Stephanie Hafferty, author of The Creative Kitchen: Seasonal Plant Based Recipes for Meals, Drinks, Garden and Self Care, suggests handcrafted items like infused vinegars, herb salts, herbal tea blends or spice mixes for foodies on the holiday gift list. Infused concoctions can be easily made by steeping a light vinegar like champagne or cider with rosemary, thyme or other perennial herbs, along with a spiraled citrus peel, for two weeks before gifting. “Infused vinegars look so lovely and go with so many winter dishes. They also have the advantage of being antiviral and having the shelf life of a few years,” says Hafferty. Herb-infused olive oils make another gorgeous foodie gift, but Hafferty warns of botulism risk if the herbs are not completely dried beforehand and fully submerged in the oil. “Make this one closer to the time you plan to give it and include instructions to use within a few weeks,” recommends the Somerset, England, author. Unusual spice mixes are another favorite gift of Hafferty’s, which can encourage home cooks to get creative. “Ras el Hanout is a versatile Moroccan spice blend that elevates dishes to another dimension. You can upcycle an old tin and decorate it with images of Moroccan tiles and add a homemade booklet with recipe ideas,” she says.

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For a hostess gift that will be eaten immediately, Fulton loves making fruit kabob bouquets, made festive by using red and green fruits like strawberries and kiwi cut into holiday-themed shapes like stars and bells. “This is a fun one to make with kiddos,” adds the blogger. If concerned about preparing food items for someone due to COVID-19, Fulton suggests assembling a countertop herb garden or a handmade book of favorite recipes, with a promise to cook together soon. The spirit that goes into holiday gift-making matters as much as the end product. Making thoughtful presents for loved ones is a great time to reflect upon our blessings, especially those that have blessed our lives this year. Connect with Washington, D.C., freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.

Holiday Gift-Giving Recipes Lentil Brown Rice Soup

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Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 4 months.

If presenting the soup mix as a gift, layer dry ingredients in a Mason jar and print recipe to attach to the jar. 1 cup green or brown lentils ½ cup uncooked brown rice ½ cup green split peas 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning 1 Tbsp dried parsley 1 Tbsp garlic powder ½ tsp ground black pepper 2 large vegetable bouillon cubes (1 cube should be equivalent to 1 Tbsp of granulated bouillon) 8 cups water

Recipe from Mackenzie Burgess, Cheerful Choices.

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Matt Kahn on Transforming the Planet With Love by Sandra Yeyati

uthor of bestsellers Whatever Arises, Love That and The Universe Always Has a Plan, as well as The Healing Mantra Card Deck, Matt Kahn is a spiritual teacher and empathic healer with a global audience, guiding seekers through in-person events and popular YouTube videos.

What are mantras and how do we use them? They’re a declaration of our deepest wisdom, highest ideals and most authentic aspirations that we sound into existence as a way of asking the universe for help to embody our next highest level of consciousness. It’s an intention of the person I’m going to become and a request of healing energy from the universe, saying, “Please help me become more of what I declare through my words.” A mantra uses the sound of our voice as vibrational medicine to bring what’s within us out into the open for the purpose of not only transforming our personal circumstances, but improving the quality of the world. When you say a mantra, it’s embedded in your subconscious mind, which is like a new piece of clothing in your closet. A bunch of other clothes may push it to the background, but the moment you need to wear that article of clothing, it’s going to stick out of the closet and get your attention.

What mantra is resonating for 2021? No matter what, love always makes it right in the end. If you know that everything is made right by an infinitely wise, loving source, it relaxes you into being open to the journey and allowing yourself to be as aligned as possible to whatever life brings. 38

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What lessons can we learn from turbulent times? A big lesson is that desire is not a requirement for happiness. The things that most people desire for comfort or stability have been displaced, whether we’re talking about COVID-19 or the wildfires, for example. But happiness is how content and whole we are with ourselves; the constant needing of things pulls us out of happiness. Perhaps we can discover that just being who we were born to be is what we’ve always desired. No matter how dark the world seems or how insurmountable the odds appear, this is part of a grand transformation of the planet. We love ourselves to remain safe throughout each step along the way, and we offer kindness, compassion and forgiveness to anyone around us, knowing that anyone acting out of character is just acting from a level of unprocessed pain. We love ourselves as a way of uplifting the planet, and we bless others as a way of helping to further the evolution of humanity. As we learn to be inner light workers and

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What’s the difference between our personal spiritual journeys and what you call ascension? Ascension is when a certain percentage of the world starts to awaken in consciousness. It’s not just a few awake beings scattered across the globe in a fast-driven, goal-oriented society. It’s a world waking up to its true nature on a collective level. On an individual journey, we’re healing our wounds, seeing through limiting beliefs, forgiving those who mistreated us and daring to treat ourselves better so that we can become active participants in the community of evolving beings we are creating. Giving brings us together. Each of us has something unique to contribute through the gift of diversity; together, we accomplish more than we ever could individually. The individual spiritual path helps clear distractions and awaken your most infinite power, and then you bring that together in community for this potluck of generosity we each get to experience and share.

What is your advice for political protestors in today’s America? Gandhi would say, “Be about what you’re for, not what you’re against.” When we protest, we’re saying that something isn’t fair and relying on publicly elected officials to do something about it. I think the gathering together of beings can transform from what isn’t fair to what all of our talents and efforts can do together to create solutions. How can we solve this on a communal level? What can we do to peacefully and consciously use all the power within us to create positive, tangible change so we can start living in the world that we envision? It’s an invitation to quantum-leap out of the identification of problems and into the cultivation of solutions. Sandra Yeyati, J.D., is a professional writer. Reach her at SandraYeyati@gmail.com.

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NOTE: All calendar events must be received via email by the 12th of the month and adhere to our guidelines. Email publisher@nasrq.com for guidelines. No phone calls or faxes, please. Visit nasrq. com to submit online.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4 Vibrational Tone Healing – 7-8:30pm. Using a Selenite Stone and a large Crystal Bowl, Susan Houliston will conduct a process of healing to benefit each attendee. This night will be limited to 6 people, all will start by relaxing with their feet on a Selenite Stone. Then, one at a time putting their feet in the bowl, Susan plays the Crystal Bowl so the vibration of the bowl travels through the body promoting healing. Those waiting their turn to use the bowl will be enjoying the effects of the Selenite and will also benefit from the sound vibrations in the room. During each healing, if Susan receives a message from spirit it will be shared. $20 donation requested. We are providing separated seating and all CDC requirements are being met. Reservations required. Call or text 941-2661696. Center for Metaphysical Fellowship, 3231 Gulf Gate Drive, Suite 204, Sarasota, CMFSarasota.org, Facebook is CMF of Sarasota.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6 Sunday Morning Celebration - 11am. Local Astrologer, Susan Ford will share an inspirational talk and group message. There will be wonderful music to lighten and brighten your day. Will be presented on Zoom and Facebook Live. Sarasota Center of Light, 852 S Tuttle Ave. 941-953-6620, SarasotaCenterOfLight.com for more information. The Universal Service - 10:30am. With Rev. Ackbar Chris Miller, “Celebrating The Season Light ,” with songs/chant, prayers, ceremony and connection to the divine light, on Zoom. This weekly egalitarian service celebrates all of humanity’s religions on a single altar. Zoom: https://zoom. us/j/812208049\ Password: RTI2020. For Rising Tide, 5102 Swift Rd. Sarasota, RisingTideInternational.org. For info Rev. Zan, 941-922-7839.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10 Double Pyramid Activation Workshop – 7-9pm. Lead by Robert Austin, you will lie under 1 of 2 Copper Frame Pyramids, infused with energy of large Stones of Selenite, Rose Quartz Sodalite and Crystals for ten to fifteen minutes. Tibetan Bowls will be played to experience the Sacred Geometry and Amazing Healing Energy, in a dream-like state of relaxation. Session is limited to 8 participants. Guests will share their observations of what they perceive during this period. We are providing separated seating and all CDC requirements are being met. So please join Robert for this helpful and inspiring event, knowing you are in a safe setting. $20 donation requested. Reservations required. Call or text 941-822-9046. Center for Metaphysical Fellowship, 3231 Gulf Gate Drive, Suite 204, Sarasota, CMFSarasota.org, Facebook is CMF of Sarasota. The Twelve Days of the Spirit of the Season - 7pm. With Jim Toole. Explore 12 unique principles, methods and steps that allow you release 2020, create openings for 2021, access inspiration and guidance to assist you and to celebrate a new level of freedom and fulfillment for the holidays and in the New Year. Join us to awaken your Spirit to new heights of awareness and expression. $10, presented online on Zoom. Please contact Jim at RevJimToole@gmail. com or call 941-809-1104 to attend.

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Tools for Divination Workshop - 10am-3pm. This workshop by Medium Annmarie Touchette, is for students who are finding their purpose and spiritual path, as they discover more about themselves while opening to the metaphysical world around them. Attendees will sample several divination tools to see which best fits for their continuing development of psychic gifts, and clarity for giving and receiving messages. Since ancient times, people have used divination to gain knowledge. There are hundreds of methods of divination, from the common use of playing cards, flipping a coin, tarot cards and tea leaves, to connecting with spirit guides, as well as to the curious techniques of mediumship and séances. A workbook is included for each attendee to use in class and to keep. Workshop starts promptly at 10am, a 45-minute lunch break at noon, and the workshop resumes at 1pm. $40 donation requested. Reservations required. Call or text Annmarie at 817-528-8841. We are providing separated seating and all CDC requirements are being met. Center for Metaphysical Fellowship, 3231 Gulf Gate Drive, Suite 204, Sarasota, CMFSarasota.org, Facebook is CMF of Sarasota.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13 The Universal Service - 10:30am. With Rev. Kismet Weeber, “Love is the Answer.” Love becomes harmony and of harmony is born beauty, on Zoom. This weekly egalitarian service celebrates all of humanity’s on a single altar. Zoom: https://zoom. us/j/812208049\ Password: RTI2020. For Rising Tide, 5102 Swift Rd. Sarasota, RisingTideInternational.org. For info Rev. Zan, 941-922-7839.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 14 Holiday Tummy Ache? - Tune in to learn how to get out of tummy jumble! Live and on Zoom. Holiday foods can wreak havoc on your digestive system. Since your digestive system is command central for your immune system, when the gut microbiome gets off balance it can affect everything from your sleep to your resilience to the flu. Join Dr. Cynthia Clark to learn about her favorite safe, natural and effective tips and tricks to get out of tummy jumble. Join us LIVE at Longevity Wellness or on Zoom: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/8825566934 Meeting ID: 882 556 6934 Meeting Password: 024702. Register for LIVE meeting by emailing Office@Longevitywc.com or call 941-923-9355.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17 Developing Deeper and Higher States of Meditation - 7pm. With Jim Toole. Explore and experience techniques that allow you to access a clearer and more open experience of your consciousness, connection to Spirit, as well as more Peace and Well Being in your life. Learn to surrender into a state of being that brings inspiration to you and awakening to your Spirit. $10, presented online on Zoom. Please contact Jim at RevJimToole@gmail.com or call 941-809-1104 to attend.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18 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 Certified Mediums. Each attendee will have the opportunity to receive information from their spirit loved ones or guides, by the different styles of each student. Come and enjoy this fun and informative evening. $10 donation is requested. We are providing separated seating and all CDC requirements are being met. Reservations

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20 The Universal Service - 10:30am with Anna Basira Gomez, “Heart and Wings.” These symbols represent the ideal of all religions and illumination. Through it, we can experience connections between our inner nature, our physical being and the cosmos. Join us to view this iconic image the major religions followed by a special practice. This weekly egalitarian service celebrates all of humanity’s religions on a single altar. On Zoom: https:// zoom.us/j/812208049\ Password: RTI2020. For Rising Tide, 5102 Swift Rd. Sarasota, RisingTideInternational.org. For info Rev. Zan, 941-922-7839.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23 Divine Light Service - 7pm. Our traditional Divine Light Service is being planned this year with Reverend Tom Newman as our delightful guest. This will truly be a special evening service as we welcome this beloved, former Pastor home for the holidays. Sarasota Center of Light, 852 S Tuttle Ave. 941-953-6620, SarasotaCenterOfLight.com for more information.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27 The Universal Service - 10:30am. With Rev. Liana, Salima Rael, “The Mysteries of Light.” Experiencing the many levels of Light within and the Light without. This weekly egalitarian service celebrates all of humanity’s religions on a single altar. On Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/812208049\ Password: RTI2020. For Rising Tide, 5102 Swift Rd. Sarasota, RisingTideInternational.org. For info Rev. Zan, 941-922-7839.

plan ahead SUNDAY, JANUARY 3 The Universal Service - 10:30am. With Rev. Zan, “Endings and New Beginnings,” A Burning Bowl and White Stone Ceremony. This weekly egalitarian service celebrates all of humanity’s religions on a single altar. Hopefully, outdoors at Rising Tide, 5102 Swift Rd. Sarasota, socially distancing and wearing your mask. (Stay tuned for options.) Also on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/812208049\ Password: RTI2020. RisingTideInternational.org. or contact Zan, 941-922-7839.

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sunday Christian Spiritualist Sunday Morning Services - 10am. Old time camp meet style service, guided meditation, healing, presentation of truth and mini spirit message for each person. Private or group readings available daily by appointment. Contact Rev Shari. Church of Light, 2408 43rd Ave. West, Bradenton, 941-751-5683. Sunday Service at CMF - Each Sunday morning service since we re-opened our in-person worship services on September 20th, we have been offering spiritual healing, an inspirational talk, special music and messages from spirit. Leave refreshed and inspired to start the new week. We feature a variety of speakers and spirit message bearers throughout the year. We are providing separated seating and all CDC requirements are being met. Our Board of Directors is monitoring local health data, so please check our website for any UPDATES to schedules before visiting. Center for Metaphysical Fellowship, 3231 Gulf Gate Dr., Suite 204, Sarasota, 941-266-8435, CMFsarasota.org, Facebook: CMF of Sarasota. Unity of Sarasota- 10:30am. Services available on the Web and Facebook Live. The Sunday Celebration service includes a message and lively music. Check website for other classes available on Zoom. 3023 Proctor Rd., 941-955-3301, UnityOfSarasota.org. Sunday Morning Celebration Service, Facebook Live - 11am. Join us as we come together as a spiritual family and community, sharing our love and light for ourselves, for each other, and the world. Be a part of sharing the energy and illumination of our hearts and souls together through conversation, music, meditation, a talk and an affirmation. Sarasota Center of Light, 852 S Tuttle Ave. 941-953-6620, SarasotaCenterOfLight.com. Center for Spiritual Living Cultural Coast 11am. Virtual Gathering Via FaceBook & YouTube Live. Join us the first Sunday each month for a contemplative/meditative experience. The rest of the month is a bit more lively - always an inspiring message based on the Science of Mind (New Thought) philosophy, featuring local & internationally known musicians. Contact Rev. Theresa Fieberts 941-3760177, CSLCulturalCoast.org.

monday Living Spiritual Circle - 11am and 5pm. Circles via zoom with Rev. Suzi. Check website to sign up and for other classes available on Zoom. 3023 Proctor Rd., 941-955-3301, UnityOfSarasota.org. Feldenkrais with Bonnie K - 5:45pm. Online! Awareness Through Movement classes: Lessons (in chairs/on floor) are designed to quiet non-working habitual patterns, invite you into a process for learning and offer experiences for more efficient movement. Ongoing classes $65/4 movement lessons w/ replays. 941-360-2248. FeldenkraisInSarasota.com. Register with Bonnie at: FeldenkraisinSarasota. com/Sarasota-Classes-Feldenkrais/ Pub Theology - 6:30-8pm, the 2nd Mon. of the month available on Zoom. With Rev. Amy Zehe. Bring your Spiritual questions. Contact Rev.Amy@UnityofSarasota.org for Zoom meeting instructions. Go to website for other classes available on Zoom. 3023 Proctor Rd., 941-955-3301, UnityOfSarasota.org.

Learning to Connect Classes at CMF - 7-9pm. Join Susan Houliston and guest instructors every Monday & Tuesday to learn techniques for connecting with Spirit. Students are given the opportunity to practice lessons to develop their skills and each class will end with healings by the “WE” for all attending. Discussions will follow. $10 donation is requested. Please refer to the CMF website CMFSarasota.org for description of the programs offered for each weekly class. Reservations needed, so call or text Susan at 941-266-1696. We are providing separated seating and all CDC requirements are being met. Center for Metaphysical Fellowship, 3231 Gulf Gate Drive, Suite 204, Sarasota. A Taste of Feldenkrais, Class on Essentials 7:15pm online. The mindset of Feldenkrais Essentials is to Inquire and ask questions. This is a TIME for NO striving. We simply ask you to be quiet and notice, BE and discover, how much more potential you have when you learn to ‘move with attention’, and, with the purpose to learn and expand! 941360-2248, FeldenkraisInSarasota.com. Online - first two complimentary. Offer yourself TIME to be with yourself in your own HOME - Perfect! Sign up directly through Zoom:https://zoom.us/meeting/register/v5ctc-mqqTMsdXEmqjQYrd0SYcgZwZv2CQ

tuesday The Lightness of Walking, for Better Balance and a Pain Free Walk, Online - 11am-1pm, Sept 22-Oct 27th. Twelve Feldenkrais’ Awareness Through Movement lessons chosen to help YOU RE-DESIGN your walk. Over the years injuries, habits and illnesses have moved us away from that youthful, well-balance walk. Learn to re-embody the basic elements for walking in your own home every Tuesday for 6 weeks. You will need a chair and carpeted or padded spot on the floor and a computer, or mobile device with a camera. Learn to fine tune your alignment, balance and coordination – the ABCs for Walking. Sign up for free – Ebook, The ABCs for Walking, https://www.feldenkraisinsarasota.com/sarasota-classes-feldenkrais/ For more information and registration, https://www. feldenkraisinsarasota.com/event/lightness-ofwalking-program-online/2020-09-22/ Living Spiritual Circle – 3:30pm. Circles via zoom with Rev. Suzi. Check website to sign up and for other classes available on Zoom. 3023 Proctor Rd., 941-955-3301, UnityOfSarasota.org.

wednesday Feldenkrais with Bonnie K - 9:45 or 11am. Online! Awareness Through Movement classes: Lessons (in chairs/on floor) are designed to quiet non-working habitual patterns, invite you into a process for learning and offer experiences for more efficient movement. Ongoing classes $65/4 movement lessons w/ replays. More info, 941-360-2248. FeldenkraisInSarasota.com. Register with Bonnie at: FeldenkraisinSarasota.com/Sarasota-Classes-Feldenkrais/ Free Healing Clinic - 4-6:30pm. Our Masters tap into the Divine Source of energy to balance and heal your being. Relax and enjoy this renewing and enlightening experience. Love Donation Appreciated. Angel Ministries, 2269 S Tamiami Trl, Venice, 941-492-4995, AngelMinistriesfl.org. Unity of Sarasota - 7pm. Weekday service with music and inspiration. Services available on the Web and Facebook Live. Check website for other classes available on Zoom. 3023 Proctor Rd., 941955-3301, UnityOfSarasota.org.

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

thursday Living Spiritual Circle - 4pm. Circles via zoom with Rev. Suzi. Check website to sign up and for other classes available on Zoom. 3023 Proctor Rd., 941-955-3301, UnityOfSarasota.org. Bentleys House - 7pm, 3rd Thurs of the month. A safe place to express your grief from loss of a pet. Contact Rev.Amy@UnityofSarasota.org for Zoom meeting instructions. Reservations required. Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Rd., Sarasota, UnityOfSarasota.org.

friday Living Spiritual Circle - 11am. Circles via zoom with Rev. Suzi. Check website to sign up and for other classes available on Zoom. 3023 Proctor Rd., 941-955-3301, UnityOfSarasota.org.

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 - 8am1pm, 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. 941-744-7484. Psychic Fair - 10am-3pm. 2 nd & 4th Sat. Are you searching, questioning and seeking answers? Choose from some of the best Intuitive Artists in the area. See what your future holds. Complimentary refreshments. Private Readings $1/Min. Angel Ministries, 2269 Tamiami Trail, Venice, 941-492-4995, AngelMinistriesfl.org. The Third Testament? - 11am. Introduction to the life work of Martinus. Live Stream with chat questions. Free. 941-462-3177, TheThirdTestament.info Living Spiritual Circle - 1pm. Circles via zoom with Rev. Suzi. Check website to sign up and for other classes available on Zoom. 3023 Proctor Rd., 941-955-3301, UnityOfSarasota.org.

December 2020

community resource guide

LONGEVITY WELLNESS CLINIC

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

Traditional Chinese Medicine, Functional Medicine, Energy Medicine, Medical Qigong, Chinese Herbology for the treatment of physical, energetic and spiritual disease. Dr. Ernesto Fernandez 528 48th Street Circle East., Bradenton 941-923-9355 Office@LongevityWC.com LongevityWellnessClinic.com

Medicine with integrity: with Traditional Chinese Medicine, energy medicine, medical Qi Gong and herbs, we help to restore vitality and full functioning to your body, mind and spirit. We do this through education, treatment and healthy methods. With safe, effective and personally tailored programs, our clients experience Health Freedom!

The Integrated Path to Health and Wellness for the whole family utilizing Trad i t i o n a l C h i n e s e 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

ACUPUNCTURE FACELIFT FACES BY DR ANNA

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

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

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

BOOKSTORE/GIFT SHOPS ELYSIAN FIELDS

LONGEVITY WELLNESS CLINIC

Traditional Chinese Medicine, Functional Medicine, Energy Medicine, Medical Qigong, Chinese Herbology for the treatment of physical, energetic and spiritual disease. Dr. Cynthia Clark 528 48th Street Circle East., Bradenton 941-923-9355 Office@LongevityWC.com LongevityWellnessClinic.com

Sarasota/Manatee Edition

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

Celebrating 28 wonderful years, this award-winning store for conscious living 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 12pm5pm. Always looking for experienced teachers, psychic readers, and astrologers..

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 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.

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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.

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 OM SHOPPE

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

FELDENKRAIS METHOD®

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

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.

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  1653 5th Street, Sarasota   941-330-9274 TheGoddessShoppe.net  Susan@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.

LONGEVITY WELLNESS CLINIC

Traditional Chinese Medicine, Functional Medicine, Energy Medicine, Medical Qigong, Chinese Herbology for the treatment of physical, energetic and spiritual disease. Chuck Pisa, BS, LMBT, LMT, CPEH 528 48th Street Circle East., Bradenton 941-923-9355 Office@LongevityWC.com LongevityWellnessClinic.com

Chuck Pisa, BS, LMBT, LMT, CPEH is an energy worker with a unique blend of Esoteric Healing, reconnection therapy and coaching that facilitates multi-layered healing and powerful paradigm shifts in his clients’ approach to life.

THE FELDENKRAIS METHOD®

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

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

FUNCTIONAL & LIFESTYLE WELLNESS

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

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

HEALTH COACH LONGEVITY WELLNESS CLINIC

Traditional Chinese Medicine, Functional Medicine, Energy Medicine, Medical Qigong, Chinese Herbology for the treatment of physical, energetic and spiritual disease. Tatiana Thompson, CHC, Health Coach 528 48th Street Circle East., Bradenton 941-923-9355 Office@LongevityWC.com LongevityWellnessClinic.com

Tatiana Thompson, CHC, is a health coach and physical therapist with a groundbreaking approach to revolutionizing her clients’ use of food for healing, impacting their health and happiness beyond measure.

MEDICAL SPA AND WELLNESS WILD LILY MED SPA

2650 Bahia Vista St, Suite 303, Sarasota 941-702-8694 • WildLilyMedSpa.com Facebook.com/WildLilyMedSpa

M e d s p a specializing in n o n - s u rg i c a l micro needling face and neck lifting, Cryoskin fat freezing, facials and chemical peels. Also offering anti-ag ing, cosmetic injectables (Botox and Fillers), lash extensions, fat freezing body contouring and non-invasive treatments. Call today for your free consultation.

MEDIUMSHIP & SPIRITUAL READINGS INTERNATIONAL MEDIUM, SPIRITUAL INTUITIVE & CLAIRVOYANT

Caroline Crawford Messages from the spirit world with clarity and compassion. 941-402-9595 • CarolineCrawford.org CarolineCrawfordorg@gmail.com

Highly gifted, British Medium Caroline Crawford brings messages from your loved ones, human & animals with a profound wisdom and insight. Her deep connection to the Spirit world will light your path forward to greater peace, confidence and optimism. Touching hearts and souls for over four decades now, Caroline is currently based in Sarasota. By appointment only. CarolineCrawford.org

NATURAL FOOD CAFE EVERGREEN

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

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

NATURAL PET FOOD HOLISTIC FOR PETS

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

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

December 2020

NEUROFEEDBACK

PET SUPPLIES HOLISTIC FOR PETS

THE BRAINWAVE CENTER

1440 Main St., Sarasota  941-552-4500 • BrainwaveSarasota.com

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

NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS SPECIAL NUTRITION DISCOUNT PRICES

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

SHAMANIC PRACTICES SPIRITUAL COUNSELOR, SHAMANIC AND REIKI PRACTICES

1882 Stickney Point Rd, Sarasota 941-929-0884 • SpecialNutrition.net

Offering the largest selection of all major supplement brands and natural products in the Sarasota area at discount prices. Special orders are our pleasure.

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

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

SUPER VALUE NUTRITION

2163 Siesta Drive Sarasota, 941-366-1997 5842 Bee Ridge Rd. Sarasota, 941-342-1908 SuperValueNutition.com SuperValueNutrition@gmail.com

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

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

SARASOTA CENTER OF LIGHT

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

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

THERMOGRAPHY FLORIDA MEDICAL THERMOGRAPHY

SPIRITUAL CENTERS CENTER FOR METAPHYSICAL FELLOWSHIP

Sarasota’s original discount Vitamin store, family owned since 1977! Lowest prices and best selection in town!

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

10:30 Sunday worship with inspired talk, music, spirit messages and healing. Weekly classes, special events, monthly message gallery. Come to engage, be enriched and enlightened.

PAIN MANAGEMENT NECK AND BACK PAIN

June Drennon, CCT 2008

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727-729-2711 FloridaMedicalThermography.com

JuneDrennon@FloridaMedicalThermography.com

Certified Clinical Thermographer 2008. Prevention is better than early detection. Knowledge is power: Know your risk factors to make corrections and avoid developing pathology. Call for location convenient for you.

DISC CENTERS OF AMERICA/SARASOTA

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

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

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