February 2022 Natural Awakenings Sarasota by Natural Awakenings of Sarasota

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Contents

17 WHAT’S THE

PROBLEM, DR. KORMAN?

18 BREATHE

POWERFULLY ON 2-22-22

19 FASCIA AND GUT HEALTH

20 FLU SEASON IS HERE. GET YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM READY...

23 FEBRUARY IS

AMERICAN HEART MONTH

24 THE HEART-MIND CONNECTION

28 FOSTERING LOVE 30 PARENTS AS ROLE MODELS

32 FERMENTING FOR FOODIES

34 POWER UP

YOUR WORKOUTS

35 LIVING IN THE

FREQUENCY OF LOVE

36 SECONDHAND FASHION

38 DAVID PERLMUTTER 40 TRULY MAKING LOVE DEPARTMENTS 10 news briefs 16 health briefs 20 community spotlight 28 natural pet 30 healthy kids 32 conscious eating

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ebruary marks the traditional season of romance, flowers, chocolates, and love—so of course, our theme for this issue is none other than heart-centered living. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to love on both others and ourselves. This means investing in our own physical, emotional and spiritual wellness, so we can then pay it forward in our relationships with those around us. Read on for a healthy dose of heart-centered inspiration in this latest issue of Natural Awakenings. Our feature article for this month is all about “The Heart-Mind Connection: How Thoughts and Emotions Affect Our Heart Health.” Research shows that both cardiac and cognitive functions in the human body are more deeply interwoven with each other than Western medicine has long presumed. In fact, when the brain is forced to process extreme, intense, or stressful emotions (such as anxiety, depression and anger, for instance) on a too-frequent basis, the risk factors for strokes, heart attacks or cardiovascular disease can increase. Whereas, positive and balanced emotions can actually reverse the markers for heart conditions. Cultivate heart-healthy emotions through breathwork, meditation, upbeat music and even simple laughter. In keeping with this heart-centered theme, next on the docket is our Inspiration column: “Living in the Frequency of Love.” While most of us refer to love as a feeling or sensation, in reality, it’s a verb—a powerful call to action that galvanizes us to connect, unite and heal as a community. As Mother Teresa once pointed out, “We can cure physical diseases with medicine, but the only cure for loneliness, despair and hopelessness is love.” After these last two years of cultural division, separation and isolation, we could all use more of love’s healing power to restore our authentic bonds as human beings. This article explores how to both share and receive that beautiful frequency in our own personal corners of the world. Is there any love more pure, whole and unconditional than that of an animal? These loyal companions are there to greet us when we come home from work after a long day, cuddle with us on the coach if we’re in the mood for a Netflix binge, curl up beside us as we drift off to sleep at night, and just make us smile when we’re feeling low. If you want to experience this kind of love, fostering a rescue animal is a wonderful place to start. When shelters are filled to capacity, pet foster parents are called on to offer cats or dogs a safe home to live in temporarily until someone who can care for the animal on a more long-term basis is able to take them in. While fostering does require both a time and financial commitment, you just might fall in love with—and ultimately even adopt—the new foster pet in your life. We are so grateful that you continue to join us here each month to find wellness, inspiration and enlightenment for your life. Natural Awakenings truly is a labor of love for everyone on our team, and it’s an honor to come alongside you on the road to physical, emotional and spiritual health. We sincerely hope this issue will help you feel more in touch with heart-centered living, both this month and all year long.

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The Strength to Meet Life

ourage and strength to meet the challenges of life can be found in the simple act of chanting HU, an ancient mantra and sacred sound. Emanating from the source of all life, this sound-vibration can spiritualize one’s consciousness and gently open the heart to divine love. It helps to awaken us to our true, eternal nature—the soul, a spark of God. Chanting HU can offer the strength we need to face life. Connecting with this divine love current can reveal the wisdom, understanding and serenity that lie within each of us. Our unique God-given creative abilities can inspire unexpected solutions to any problem. Explore the possibilities by chanting HU daily (either silently or out loud), or for a few moments whenever you need upliftment, insight or calm. HU: A Love Song to God is a fascinating sixty-minute recording enlivened by humorous and profound stories, spiritual exercises for dreams and Soul Travel, and the compassionate wisdom of the Mahanta, the Living ECK Master, Sri Harold Klemp. To download this free recording, visit Eckankar.org/HU/A-Love-Song-To-God. To attend the online event “Experience HU: The Sound of Soul, as well as other Florida events, visit ECK-Florida.org or MeetUp.com/EckankarInSarasota.

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A New Spiritual Center is Coming to Longboat Key

lease mark your calendars for a free tele-gathering on February 12th, 1pm. This virtual event will be hosted by Rhonda Lenair, known as “The Healer of Addictions,” a world renowned medical intuitive and founder of The Self(s) Healing Experience (SHE).  SHE is a transformational program that primes you to outgrow all cravings, desires and the need to self-sabotage. Tens of thousands for over three decades have overcome selfdestructive, out of control behaviors, as well as negative thoughts, stress and fears. All are welcome to attend, so please share this with your loved ones, someone you care about or someone in need. During uncertain, confusing, fearful or diﬃcult times, Lenair will offer words to feed your spirit and nourish your soul. In this special oﬀering, you will be primed to enter into pure multitudinous calm, bliss and love, as well as learn more about all the benefits that SHE can provide.  Space is limited for this call, and please be punctual, so you don’t miss this rare opportunity. Email questions in advance, and if time permits, they will be answered.  Over the years, Lenair has been commissioned by royalty and Hollywood celebrities, and 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. Lenair will soon be relocating her work to Longboat Key, so don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn more about the SHE program.  Space is limited. To RSVP for this event, email Barry@Lenair.com or call 802-558-9200 with your name and phone number. To read what the medical community has to say about SHE, visit Lenair.com/Self-Healings/#Watch. To read, watch and listen to unsolicited testimonials, visit Lenair.com/Self-Healings/#Read. Private healing experiences will also be available by appointment soon.

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February Events at Sarasota Center of Light

n February, the Sarasota Center of Light will continue to present those who are an important part of our metaphysical community. We are excited to announce a “Auragraphs Inspired by Spirit” workshop, taught by British medium Marie Lisseman on February 29, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. ET. The cost to attend is $40. This Auragraph class can help your creative and intuitive juices start flowing in the new year. Please complete your online class registration no later than 10:00 a.m. on February 28 to receive the Zoom link before class starts. The Center’s Ministry Team is conducting the services on Zoom this month, and our guest for the service on February 6 is Juliann Harper. In addition, the new start time for our Wednesday Spiritual and Vibrational Healing Service will be 7:30 p.m. As our services and classes continue online, please let us know how we can support you during this period of both change and challenge. We will immediately email and Facebook any changes that occur at the Center. We humbly and graciously ask for your financial support. Contributions can be submitted on the donate page of our website, by calling the office, using PayPal (with the email address ChurchOffice@ SarasotaCenterOfLight.com), or mailing a check to the office. All contributions are be greatly appreciated. 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.

Sound Healing Journeys with Becca: Group and Private Sessions

ubmerge yourself in sound through a guided mindfulness meditation, combined with a hint of yoga Nidra, to help ground and center yourself. The gentle sounds of Koshi and Kenari will play alongside powerful healing vibrations of crystal and Tibetan bowls. Dream-like sounds of bar chimes and crystal pyramids will play beside the healing heartbeat of the drum. This is an eclectic sound experience, so allow yourself to just be in the moment, with nowhere to go and nothing to do. This is an hour to rest, unwind, dream, heal and rejuvenate because you deserve it. Private group sessions and events are available, as well as one-on-one healing sessions that combine Reiki, guided meditation and sound healing. Wild Ginger Apothecary’s sound healing practitioner Becca has always been fascinated with alternative and complementary healing arts. In 2012, she became a Reiki practitioner and teacher, as well as an LMT shortly after that. She also has a passion for music and dance. She is a Certified Sound Healer through Meditate School of Mindfulness. She believes sound therapy is too amazing not to share with everyone. To schedule a group class or one-on-one session, visit WildGingerApothecary.com or call 941-312-5630. Location:6557 Superior Avenue, Sarasota.

BREATHE 2-22-22 Global Livestream

ith more division in our world than ever, it’s time to come together to use the power of breath and send synchronized prayers of healing around the entire planet! Repeating digits on dates and times is recognized worldwide to carry a harmonic signature in collective consciousness. On 2-22-22 we will collectively expand our lifeforce in breath and prayer all together at the same time from home! Using a simple power-breathing technique, we will all feel God’s divine light in our body at the same time and hold the same prayers for peace within ourselves, our loved ones and global family. The time is now. Let us breathe powerfully, together in resonance. For details visit: www.Breathe22222.com

Anti-Aging Seminars on Zoom with Dr. Anna

r. Anna Baker, DOM, invites you to join her interactive anti-aging seminars via Zoom on February 14 and 25, both at 1:30 p.m. She will showcase her Faces by Dr. Anna acupuncture facelift and her muscle retightening Pearl Cream by Dr. Anna. Please contact the Pearl Cream by Dr. Anna store to access the meeting ID number. Dr. Anna performs a unique type of acupuncture facelift that she invented. The muscles of the face and neck are progressively retightened to retrace the steps that aging took. An 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. COVID-19 safety protocols include treatment rooms that have special air filtration systems that pull patients’ breath droplets out the window. In these seminars, Dr. Anna will show photographed results on patients 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 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. Dr. Anna donates two percent of each purchase to the Environmental Defense Fund to help fight the effects of climate change. Pearl Cream by Dr. Anna store location: 2721 Mall Dr., Sarasota. Temporary COVID-19 store hours: Monday–Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. To access the meeting ID, call 941-921-2662. For more information, visit FacesByDrAnna.com and PearlCreamByDrAnna.com.

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ntegrated Healing Arts is excited to present a new technology in the healing field: The Anti Aging Rapid Reset room, designed to incorporate three modalities to help promote circulation and oxygenation. Blood and lymphatic circulation are both critical for overall health. But this technology includes another key element—exercise with oxygen. It’s important to oxygenate the cells in order to process the millions of bio-chemical reactions the body needs to function, including the increase of ATP which boosts energy fuel for the cells and the body as a whole. How can we know this? At Integrative Healing Arts, we use a measurement tool to visualize the true eﬃcacy of these modalities through live blood microscopy. We can see the dramatic effect of this by viewing the live blood, before and after experiencing the Rapid Reset Circuit. These modalities can maximize years of health. Our clients report increased energy levels, optimized lymphatic systems, repaired tissues, lower oxidative stress and improved oxygen flux in the body. These benefits help to decrease the causes of illness and other health concerns..

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STRENGTH to MEET LIFE

Sing HU once or twice a day for ten or fifteen minutes to spiritualize your state of consciousness. During the time you’re singing HU, you are saying to Divine Spirit, “I’ve opened myself to you. Give me the understanding and the wisdom to meet the waves of life, and the problems, troubles, and whatever else. Give me the strength to meet life.” —Sri Harold Klemp The Mahanta, the Living ECK Master

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HU (rhymes with you) is an ancient name for God that has been sung for thousands of years in many lands for spiritual unfoldment.Visit HearHU.org to learn more about its transformative and healing power. www.nasrq.com

Full Spectrum Health Welcomes Tracy Macek as Full-Time Esthetician.

s a licensed esthetician for over 20 years, Tracy Macek is delighted to join the team at Full Spectrum Health. Educated in St. Louis, Missouri, she brings with her to Sarasota a passion for skincare combined with an interest in natural beauty and wellness. Full Spectrum Health welcomes Macek on-board to care for our client’s skincare needs with our amazing Eminence Organics Skincare. Macek is no ordinary esthetician, and each client is unique and special to her. She enjoys learning about each individual personally in order be of service to them. Skin is the largest organ of the body, and is it most healthy and radiant with optimal care, so Macek takes the time to educate clients on how to achieve this. Because our moods and lives change daily, so do our skincare needs. That’s why, before each facial, she performs a thorough assessment of the skin. This allows her to customize the treatment for each client. All facial treatments infuse the intensely nourishing ingredients of the Eminence Organics, while providing a deeply relaxing experience. Macek says, “I am also fortunate to give my clients this experience in what I believe is Sarasota’s most beautiful and luxuriously comfortable treatment room. You must come see what I mean!” Whether it’s a skin concern, a deep pore cleansing, eyebrow shaping or just a need to relax and be pampered, Full Spectrum Health invites you to experience a skincare treatment and feel as though you have entered your own personal sanctuary. Location: 2106 Bispham Rd., Sarasota. For more information, call 941-952-1200 or visit FullSpectrumHealth.com.

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Valentine’s Day at Spa Experience Siesta Key

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iscover Sarasota Tours offers a fascinating introduction to Sarasota’s psychic influences on its Psychic Sundays Tour, led by psychic and medium Michael Newton-Brown. Tourgoers will learn how Sarasota came to be known as a psychic and spiritual energy center, sometimes called “Sedona by the Sea.” On this tour, Newton-Brown will also explore the tools that psychics and mediums use, and will teach tourgoers

about the history of the tarot. Newton-Brown’s first psychic experience came when he was just three years old, when he awakened one night to bid farewell to the spirit of his great-grandmother who had just passed over downstairs. Newton-Brown began to read tarot in 1970, then in 1975, he attended the Arthur Findlay College for the Advancement of Spiritualism and Psychic Sciences in Stansted, England. He has been an active medium and tarot reader ever since. During the tour, guests will also walk a labyrinth, stop at the Pixie Dust Metaphysical Shop on Main Street, experience a Sound Healing and Energy Clearing immersion at Unwind Studio with Kaylene McCaw, and enjoy a spirit gallery and mini tarot readings on the trolley. Up to four tourgoers can also book a 15-minute personal tarot reading with guide Newton-Brown at the cottage after the conclusion of each tour. Each 15-minute reading costs $30. Guests can call the Trolley Cottage at 941-260-9818 to book. The tour ticket includes free parking.

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Improve Sleep and Lower Anxiety with Black Cumin Oil Black cumin seeds that come from the flowering fennel plant (Nigella sativa) flavor cuisines from the Middle East to the Far East and have been used for centuries to treat chronic and infectious diseases. In a new study in the Journal of Herbal Medicine, Indian researchers report that 15 volunteers with insomnia that took 200 milligrams of black cumin oil after dinner for 28 days experienced significantly better sleep. They fell asleep sooner, slept longer and recorded increases of 82 percent in non-rapid eye movement sleep and 29 percent in rapid eye movement sleep. Stress and anxiety levels were also dramatically reduced.

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What’s the Problem, Dr. Korman? A Closer Look at Cholesterol by Dr. Laura Korman, DC Q: What is the truth about cholesterol’s role in cardiovascular function? A: The role cholesterol plays in heart disease is one of the most confusing and misleading topics in healthcare today. Cholesterol is portrayed as the villain to cardiovascular health, and we are often advised to keep our blood levels as low as possible by avoiding cholesterol in our diets or taking potentially harmful medications. This advice is often followed without ever considering the many vital functions of cholesterol and what “ideal” cholesterol levels might be. Cholesterol is one of the most important substances the body produces, and its total number is not the primary culprit of heart disease. The real problem is the amount of cholesterol that is oxidized from free radicals and inflammation, due to factors such as our environments, diets and lifestyle habits. Cholesterol is a waxy substance that is primarily produced in the liver and, to a smaller degree, from our diets. It is the building block of every cell membrane, and it is required to make vitamin D, as well as cortisol and sex hormones such as estrogen, progesterone and testosterone. It is a source of energy and produces bile acids, which help the body metabolize dietary fats and absorb fat soluble vitamins.

Cholesterol is also a critical element of the brain and nervous system. Up to 25% of the cholesterol in the human body can be found in the brain, and its levels are extremely important for the development of the nervous system of infants and children, as well as cognitive function in both the young and elderly alike. Cholesterol’s speculative association with heart disease is a fairly new phenomenon. Heart disease was uncommon in the United States in the early 1900s, but reached its spot as the number one killer of Americans by the mid 1950s. During this time, we witnessed an increase in the consumption of processed foods and inflammatory vegetable and seed oils, as well as a simultaneous decrease in outdoor physical activity. These changes in the American diet and lifestyle have been shown to increase systemic inflammation and oxidative stress which causes advanced aging to the body and chronic illnesses including heart disease. Despite the trillions of dollars in research and the best medical interventions available, the American Heart Association said in 2012 that Americans have a 48% chance of developing this deadly disease. Interestingly, studies have also shown that 50% of people who experience a heart attack have “normal” cholesterol levels.

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Breathe Powerfully on 2-22-22 by Jeff Primack, Qigong Practitioner

ung health is more important now than ever before. One effective method to optimize your own lung health is with a breathing technique called 9Breath Method. It delivers huge amounts of oxygen to produce warmth, stimulate blood flow and offer a sense of well-being. Connection to your higher power is strengthened by the activation of spiritual energy, and February 22, 2022, is a once in a lifetime opportunity to for humans across the globe to collectively expand their lifeforces and come together in prayer, holding the common vision for a thousand years of peace. Ancient masters foretold of a time when all languages would become one, and the distance between nations would no longer feel like division. Just two years ago, Zoom didn’t work perfectly without glitch-

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es, but now this real-time video technology has improved to the point where the entire planet can synchronize the inhaling and exhaling of breath for the first time ever. There are also indications that group prayer is even more powerful when combined with empowering breathwork. Prior to the pandemic, the 9Breath Method was taught in hotels and convention centers all over the United States. After the technique was practiced, participants held hands and prayed for their loved ones and asked for healing in communities that had experienced recent natural disasters.

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For instance, in 2013, in the midst of a drought in Arizona, 9Breath participants joined in a prayer circle with 400 people at the Tucson Convention Center. Each breath was synchronized, with everyone inhaling and exhaling at the same time. Then, the collective assembly visualized water droplets absorbing into the desert and imagined the scent of fresh precipitation. This breath and prayer ceremony ended with a participant shouting that it had started to rain outside, event though rain was not in the weather forecast for Arizona that day. This is just one example that shows how prayer is enhanced by lifeforce, while practicing breathwork, which helps maximize the power of collective thought. COVID has prompted many doctors to advise their patients measure blood oxygen levels at home using an inexpensive oximeter. Saturation of oxygen lower than 92 indicates medical that care is required. 95 oxygen is considered normal, and 98 is said to be excellent. 9Breath Method allows an oximeter to hit 100 in one minute. Breathing pure oxygen from tanks will not give a person those same optimal results—only breathing skillfully can accomplish this. Gathering in arenas and hotels is no longer required to achieve these results, however. Humanity is ascending into a higher spiritual reality where thought is even more creative than it once was. So please join with others all over the world on February 22, 2022, to breathe powerfully together and raise collective vibration at the same time. The original music composer of the 9Breath Circle, Maestro Jami Deva, is returning to fully alchemize the potential of breath, prayer and music. To conclude this event, there will be also live performances from artists worldwide and ecstatic dance to celebrate. To register for this event, please visit Breathe22222.com.

Fascia and Gut Health by Eric Winder, DC

he world has become more familiar with fascia therapies and how they can help with muscle and joint pain. However, many people don’t know that treating fascia restriction can also help gut problems. Fascia (fibrous connective tissue) restrictions in the trunk and pelvic areas of the body can cause tension and discomfort in the digestive organs. Treating these restrictions can, therefore, help digestion and organ function to relieve the accompanying pain. A few months ago, a patient, whom I will refer to as Betty was improving in the treatment of her injuries from a prior accident. The gentle hands-on therapy to release restriction in her fascia was relieving her hip and lower back pain. Satisfied with her results, she wondered if I might also be able to help with her chronic abdominal pain caused by irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Fortunately, I was able to answer, “Yes.” I explained to Betty that sometimes gut symptoms can either be caused or worsened by fascia restrictions in the trunk and pelvic area. In her case, careful examination revealed tender, restricted fascia in the upper abdominal muscles and along her left lower rib cage. My staff and I released the restrictions with fascia therapies that apply gentle stretching pressure in order to free this normally pliable and flexible connective tissue. One week later, Betty reported that both the abdominal pain and her frequent trips to the bathroom were gone. At her one month follow-up, those IBS symptoms had still not returned. Fascia therapy helps with gut symptoms in much the same way that it helps joint and muscle pain. Fascia is the fibrous connective tissue that covers all other tissues, from muscles and bones to blood vessels and all internal organs. It is everywhere in the body and comprises 20% of the tissue. It is all interconnected as a complex structural web. Fascia can become abnormally restricted due to “wear and tear” in the form of injuries, chronic tension, inflammation or repetitive stress. Because fascia interconnects throughout the body, a restriction at one point can affect other areas.

There are millions of nerve endings in the fascia that can become irritated when fascia is restricted or distorted. This, in turn, can cause referred pain and tension to nearby muscles and joints. It can also refer tension and irritation into the abdominal organs, especially when the restrictions are in the abdominal muscles, the muscles of the rib cage, or in the fascia of the hips and pelvis. Relieving the restrictions can stop the referred pain and tension to reduce or relieve symptoms like nausea, diarrhea, bloating and pain. I have seen fascia therapy offer significant relief for many gut problems, from irritable bowel syndrome and chronic nausea to constipation and gastric reflux. While there are multiple different causes for those conditions, fascia therapy should be considered when conventional therapies are unable to provide relief. Fascia restrictions might play no role at all in digestive problems, or they can be the primary cause, or one of several contributing factors. The one way to know is with careful examination of the fascia in the related areas of the trunk and pelvis. If you are not experiencing adequate relief of chronic gut issues, fascia therapy is an option to consider. Dr. Eric Winder has 24 years in practice and focuses on relieving pain and restoring alignment and motion through fascia release therapies, without the use of forceful manipulation. For more information, visit GentleBay.com.

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Flu Season Is Here. Get Your Immune System Ready... Q&A with Professional Supplement Center by Mary-Elizabeth Schurrer

f you are anything like me, then chances are, you are staring in the face of yet another inevitable flu season—coupled with a new COVID-19 variant (hello there, Omicron)—and wondering how to maintain healthy immune function in the midst of it all. The wellness market is saturated with a veritable smorgasbord of nutritional supplements, each one claiming to optimize immune resilience for whatever ails you. But which products actually deliver on those claims, and how can you be sure whose “expert advice” is worth trusting? Fortunately, here in Sarasota, we don’t have to remain in the dark because Professional Supplement Center has our health concerns covered. In this month’s edition of The Community Spotlight, I reached out to Debbie Truitt, who opened Professional Supplement Center back in 2002, along with her sister and business partner Sheri Davis. Both

women were raised in their family’s independent compounding pharmacy, a unique and formative experience which taught them firsthand the importance of creating more access to the highest quality vitamins and supplements in their community. Two decades years later, Professional Supplement Center is still on a mission to provide this for the residents of Southwest Florida. With an extensive selection of high-quality natual health products, a skilled team of passionate staff members, and an unwavering commitment to each customer’s satisfaction, this local store’s longevity speaks for itself. So on that note, I will turn it over to Debbie Truitt in the Q&A discussion below. Natural Awakenings: Sarasota has a thriving holistic and natural wellness community—what specific qualities set the Professional Supplement Center apart from some of the other local health and nutritional businesses in this area? Debbie Truitt: Our staff is extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Everyone is committed to making sure our customers receive what is best for them. Professional Supplement Center offers over 1,800 stocked products available at our Sarasota store. We have 20,000 additional items available through our website as well, which can be shipped directly to customers or brought in for local pick-up. Licensed healthcare practitioners are also available to guide our customers in making educated choices. NA: What kind of experience will customers have when they walk through the doors of

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the Professional Supplement Center? Truitt: Each of our customers is greeted upon entry and offered one-on-one assistance. They can expect to find the widest variety of professional-grade supplements in the area. Professional Supplement Center also offers in-store coupons, discounts and a rewards program. NA: Are there any preferred nutritional supplement brands that you use on a regular basis and would therefore recommend to customers? Truitt: Our inventory includes the top professional brands such as Pure Encapsulations, Neuroscience, Orthomolecular, Wiley’s Finest Fish Oil, Designs for Health, Integrative Therapeutics, Standard Process, Apex Energetics and Xymogen, to name a few. In addition to vitamins and supplements, we also offer micronutrient testing, which identifies any deficiencies related to diet and supplementation.

NA: As we enter the height of flu season, as well as continue to face the effects of new COVID-19 variants, how can a nutritional supplement regimen be used to help boost immune function and strengthen overall wellness? Truitt: Nutritional supplements such as vitamins A, C, D, magnesium, quercetin and zinc are vital to strengthen immune function in case of exposure to COVID and other viruses. When nutritional needs are met, the body is better equipped to identify and fight these infections by preventing or reducing both the severity and duration of symptoms. In addition, natural compounds such as antioxidants, green tea, beta glucans and NAC can support lifelong wellness. Substantial evidence also points to the crucial role of probiotics in maintaining immune health and resilience. NA: Is there anything else you want our readers to know about the Professional Supplement Center and its commitment to serving this community? Truitt: Professional Supplement Center has been in business for almost 20 years. It began in the back of Family Pharmacy, then continued to expand as the public demand for vitamins and supplements grew. All these years later, customers are still drawn to Professional Supplement Center because we provide top-quality products, along with expert guidance. Our customers describe their shopping experience as both informative and enjoyable. Professional Supplement Center is located at 5525 Palmer Crossing Circle, Sarasota. The in-store hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. You can also place an order online and receive free same-day shipping at ProfessionalSupplementCenter.com. For more information, call 888-245-5000. Check with a healthcare professional regarding the appropriate use of any treatment. Mary-Elizabeth Schurrer is the Managing Editor of Natural Awakenings Sarasota– Manatee. She also works as a freelance writer, blogger and social media marketer. Her personal blog HealthBeAHippie.Wordpress. com features tips for embracing an active, nutritious, balanced and empowered lifestyle.

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February is American HEART Month by Dr. Fred Harvey, MD

alentine’s Day is almost here, and we are oﬃcially in American Heart Month. February 5 is recognized as National Wear Red Day in conjunction with The American Heart Association’s “Go Red for Women” to help raise awareness for heart disease in women. The incidence of heart-related fatalities continues to rise, and it remains the most common—yet preventable—cause of death. All it takes to lower the risk is a real commitment to lifestyle changes. Many people have quit cigarettes and the other tobacco products, but nicotine use is still a major cause of heart disease and death. Obesity and diabetes are also prevalent

causes of cardiovascular disease. Both contribute to high blood pressure as well. Exercise if critical to eliminating these forms of illness. The first step in a healthy lifestyle program is to put one foot in front of the other and walk for at least 30 minutes on a daily basis—preferably outside in nature. If walking is too painful, then either cycle or swim for 30 minutes daily. A plant-based, Mediterranean diet with 80–90 percent plant foods and only 10–20 percent animal foods is ideal for preventing and reversing heart disease. A daily program of stress reduction, such as a mindfulness practice or even a hobby like painting that allows your mind to clear of negative thoughts, has also been shown to help reduce cardiac events. In addition to

these proven lifestyle interventions, nutritional supplements, homeopathic remedies, and chelation therapy can help with specific heart conditions as well. A daily intake of omega-3 fats from fish and algae is also highly supportive to the cardiovascular system. Magnesium relaxes the blood vessels to lower high blood pressure. Coenzyme Q10 supports the failing heart pumps and strengthens the liver if you must take a statin drug—yes, even statin drugs have a place. They reduce the risk of heart attacks in the year following a heart attack or stent. Finally, drainage drops are homeopathic remedies that can help reduce the toxicity of pharmaceutical drugs when in the event they must be taken. Check with a healthcare professional regarding the appropriate use of any treatment. At the Harvey Center, we encourage healthy steps to optimize heart health in all our patients. The Harvey Center for Integrative Medicine is located at 3982 Bee Ridge Road, Suite J, Sarasota. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call 941-9299355 or visit HarveyCenter.com.

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oes your wife show you her love?” In a study of 10,000 married men, this question turned out to be revelatory. Among men with high levels of anxiety, a whopping 93 percent that answered “No” developed angina-related chest pains within five years— nearly twice the rate of those answering “Yes.” This 1976 Israeli study was one of the first to clearly document how emotions affect the physical heart. Today, the research is so vast and compelling that last year, the American Heart Association issued a statement urging that psychological factors be taken into account in cardiovascular care—which may result in doctors asking

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patients about depression and anxiety as well as testing for blood pressure and cholesterol levels. “What’s on your mind really does affect your heart,” says leading researcher and cardiologist Michael Miller, M.D., author of Heal Your Heart and director of the Center for Preventive Cardiology at the University of Maryland Medical System. “Our hearts require emotional health in order to maintain cardiovascular health.” Two emerging fields are probing the mind-heart connection: neurocardiology, which studies their neurological interplay; and behavioral cardiology, which examines how psychological and social factors lead to heart disease. Increasingly, researchers are

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documenting that the brain and the heart form an intricate feedback loop that works neurologically, biochemically and electromagnetically to optimize well-being. What hurts one—be it artery-clogging foods or angry outbursts—can hurt the other. What heals one—be it exercising or a good belly laugh—can heal the other. There’s good news in that, says Miller: “You can heal your heart by actively engaging in positive emotions each and every day.”

Unveiling the Heart’s Role In Western medicine, the heart has been downplayed historically as a pump mechanistically taking orders from a bossy brain, but recently, the heart’s role is being

reexamined: With 40,000 neurons, it sends more signals to the brain than it receives. As integrative cardiologist Mimi Guarneri, author of The Heart Speaks, puts it, “The heart is a multilayered, complex organ, possessing intelligence, memory and decision-making abilities independent from the mind.” The electromagnetic field it generates is about 100 times stronger than the brain’s magnetic range and can be detected up to three feet away from the body, report researchers at the pioneering HeartMath Institute, in Boulder Creek, California. They found that one person’s brain waves can synchronize to another person’s heart and two hearts can synchronize to each other, which may help explain why people are drawn to or repelled by each other. When the heart’s rhythm pattern becomes erratic and disordered during stress and negative emotions, they report, the neural signals traveling to the brain’s emotional centers also get disrupted, hindering clear thinking and reasoning—which may help explain why we make dubious decisions under stress.

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Although scientists debate whether emotions start in the brain, heart or from physical sensations elsewhere in the body, it’s clear through magnetic imaging technology that it’s the brain’s task to process and regulate emotions via the flow of neurotransmitters through the amygdala, hypothalamus, hippocampus, prefrontal cortex and other brain regions. Emotions like anger, fear, grief and anxiety set off a cascade of reactions involving the hormone cortisol and proteins called cytokines, creating an inflammatory

response that, if it becomes chronic, can promote the accumulation of plaque in the arteries that can become unstable and rupture, triggering blood clots that lead to strokes and heart attacks. Surveying 25,000 participants in 52 countries, the landmark INTERHEART Study in 2004 concluded that about 30 percent of heart attacks and strokes are due to psychological factors, and ongoing research supports this finding. DEPRESSION. Adults that are depressed are twice as likely to develop heart disease. In one study, moderate to severe depression quadrupled the death rate in heart failure patients. ANXIETY. Researchers have linked chronic anxiety with a 48 percent increased risk of cardiac-related death over 11 years. It has also been shown to be a risk factor for angina, heart attacks and ventricular arrhythmia. SHOCK. A sudden emotional or physical shock, like a death in the family or an earthquake, can trigger stress cardiomyopathy, known as broken heart syndrome, which resembles a heart attack. ANGER. An episode of intense fury—described as “body tense, clenching fists or teeth, ready to burst”—increases by 8.5 times the risk of a heart attack within the next two hours. LONELINESS. Being socially isolated and lonely is linked to a higher risk for cardiovascular death than hypertension and obesity—alarming information since more than 60 percent of Americans report feeling lonely, left out, poorly understood and lacking companionship, according to a 2020 survey.

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release oxytocin—which may explain why 40 percent of U.S. adults sleep with stuffed animals. Owning a dog, but not necessarily a cat, makes us more likely to survive a heart attack, report researchers.

“There’s no damage caused by negative emotions that positive emotions can’t heal,” says Miller. A large body of research has shown that cardiovascular disease risk can be reduced by up to half with optimism, a sense of humor, forgiveness, social support, religious faith, vitality, gratitude, altruistic behavior, emotional flexibility and coping flexibility. People that are optimistic are less likely to be rehospitalized or die from heart disease, Finnish researchers report. “For optimal health, maximize the health of both brain and heart. For example, if you eat well and exercise, but are still stressed out, your heart will suffer. Conversely, if you are not stressed out, but overeat and do not exercise, your brain will suffer,” says Miller. Some heart-and-mind-healthy strategies include:

MINDFULLY LETTING GO. As studies with police oﬃcers, healthcare workers and firefighters have demonstrated, mindfulness training effectively lowers anxiety and depression, even for those in life-threatening situations. “To be present, ever acutely aware of our thoughts, emotions, feelings and how we are choosing to react is critical,” says cardiologist Cynthia Thaik, author of Your Vibrant Heart and the founder of the Holistic Heart Healing Center, in Los Angeles. “Once we are aware of our reaction, the ability to let go—of judgment, doubt, anger, resentment, fear, all our negative thoughts, emotions and feelings—is crucial to our healing process.”

DOING THE BASICS. Exercising a half-hour daily and eating a largely plant-based, Mediterranean-type diet that’s low in saturated fats has been found in numerous studies to lower the risk of both cardiovascular disease and cognitive decline. Working with health practitioners to get blood pressure, blood sugar and inflammation levels under control, perhaps using supplements or medications, is also a key preventive step.

LAUGHING A LOT. Many of us have a chuckle deficit in our lives: The average 5-year-old laughs up to 300 times a day, the average adult only four. To lower the risk of heart attack and stroke, find ways to laugh long and hard—such as watching hilarious films or videos on YouTube or TikTok. Physiologically, the endorphins released by a hearty belly laugh bind to receptors that release nitric oxide, relaxing blood vessels.

GIVING AND GETTING HUGS. Oxytocin, the “love hormone” released from the pituitary gland during touching and hugging, lowers blood pressure and heart rate, and regenerates new heart tissue in animal studies. Proactively reaching out to family, friends, neighbors and co-workers can nurture affectionate ties, but if a human isn’t nearby, even hugging a teddy bear has been shown to

BREATHWORK. To bring the mind and heart into a healthy, coherent rhythmic pattern, the HeartMath Institute suggests heart-focused breathing, which involves imagining that we are breathing in through the heart as we inhale in a smooth, comfortable manner to the count of five or six, then breathing out for five or six counts while visualizing that the breath is flowing out of the heart.

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MEDITATION. People that practice meditation are significantly less likely to have a heart attack or stroke, perhaps because it has been shown to lower heart rate, blood pressure, breathing rate, oxygen consumption and cortisol levels. Alzheimer’s expert Dharma Singh Khalsa, author of Meditation as Medicine, advocates kirtan kriya, a 12-minute, daily meditation that includes chanting, finger movements and visualization. Research has demonstrated that it slows cognitive decline, eases depression and increases anti-aging telomerase activity at a cellular level by 43 percent in eight weeks. YOGA OR TAI CHI. In studies, yoga has been shown to lower inflammation and metabolic syndrome markers linked to heart disease and reduce atrial fibrillation episodes. The slow, graceful movements of tai chi reportedly lower blood pressure and strengthen the hearts of people with heart failure.

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MUSIC. Whether it involves listening, playing an instrument or singing, music has been shown to lower heart rate, reduce inflammation, enable longer exercise periods, ease anxiety after heart surgery and heart attacks, and help stroke victims regain the ability to speak. Choose music of whatever genre inspires joy and sing along for extra benefit, advises Miller. “If your partner is flummoxed by your enthusiasm for yodeling or your neighbor doesn’t exactly approve of your attempts at arias, kindly inform him or her it’s doctor’s orders,” he jokes in Heal Your Heart. Health writer Ronica O’Hara can be contacted at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

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In addition to Googling local animal shelters and rescue operations, online groups like PetFinder.com and PoorPawsRescue.com provide links to fostering options locally and nationwide. Visit local shelters to observe both how they treat their animals and how they interact with the fostering volunteers. Staff members can help with finding compatible pets and offer support when a foster situation doesn’t work for whatever reason. Also find out if the organization is involved every step of the way, including providing onsite veterinary care, or

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whether it relies heavily on the dedication and resources of foster parents.

think about short-term fostering. To give it a try,

volunteer for a short-term commitment—a few days or weeks. Vacation time is one big reason rescue organizations look for people willing to provide short-term fostering because they need volunteers to fill in while their “regulars” are away.

be fair to other pets at home. Don’t get caught up in the

needs of a new kitten or puppy so much that the needs of other pets go unnoticed. Forever pets may even help out with newcomers. “In my home, puppies work well, as my dogs mother them and show

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or people that love cats and dogs but can’t adopt one—or one more—a heartwarming solution is to foster pets without homes that need a place to temporarily lay their heads and be loved until a forever home comes along. Fosters are needed when a shelter is filled to capacity or has too many large or old dogs, or orphaned puppies and kitties, for example, or when a rescue operation needs to quickly place shelter dogs that would otherwise be euthanized. As important and rewarding as the task of fostering is, it also comes with responsibilities and pitfalls worth considering in advance.

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them the ropes on how to be a good dog,” says Stasia Thompson, of Doylestown, Pennsylvania, a volunteer with Almost Home Dog Rescue and Poor Paws Rescue.

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don’t stress about cost. Food, litter, toys and even

veterinary care is often offered to foster pet parents. In other cases, rescue centers may be struggling for support or getting slammed with natural disasters that create an influx of homeless pets, and foster parents may be asked to help with such items as crates and carriers, food and water bowls, collars, leashes and treats. “Homeowners who purchase items for their fosters can write them off as tax-deductible donations to the rescue organization, which is a great way to put your donation dollars to work,” says Karen Winkler, a volunteer with the Bucks County SPCA and the Animal Care & Control Team of Philadelphia.

don’t stress about placement. Possibly the most-

asked question about fostering a puppy or kitty is, “What if they never find a home for her?” Never fear; shelters and rescue groups are constantly putting out feelers. Foster parents can get in on the action by posting sweet, winsome or funny photos of the animal on social media and extolling its virtues to others when out in public with it. Thompson found new owners for her foster dogs by walking them around town wearing bright yellow “Adopt Me” vests.

it’s okay to fall in love with a foster pet. Many

people hesitate to foster pets because they’re afraid they’ll fall in love with a small ball of fur or a big pair of liquid eyes just begging to be adored. But that’s one of the risks of loving a creature with an open heart. “There is an amazing rush and deep sense of relief when you hear from the person who adopted your foster and you know the people found their true love in your foster,” says Winkler. “They know I helped save them. You can see it in their eyes.”

it’s even fine to adopt a foster. It does happen

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ike the familiar adage, “Monkey see, monkey do,” children learn habits, attitudes and values by observing and mimicking their parents. This phenomenon, known as modeling, is a double-edged sword. Sometimes parents unintentionally teach their kids by example to smoke, eat too much candy or bully people. On the other hand, with awareness, planning and strategic modifications, parents can use modeling to instill in their kids good habits, positive attitudes, healthy emotional intelligence and strong self-esteem. “We parent what we know, very often on automatic mode,” says Debra MacDonald, a

certified parenting educator at the Center for Parenting Education, in Abington, Pennsylvania. “How many times have you said, ‘I will never say that to my kids,’ and then fast-forward several years, those words are coming out of your mouth. Awareness is your first step.” “Look at how you handle stress or express anger,” MacDonald suggests. “If you slam the table, break something and yell, that’s what you’re teaching your children to do when they’re angry. To teach them constructive ways to express anger—like taking deep breaths or running around the block—you’ve got to employ those tools yourself.” Actions speak louder than words. “To teach your child good values, you have to demonstrate them through your deeds. If you tell your child that they must always be on time for school, but you’re late for work every day, your child hears one thing, but sees another,” MacDonald explains, adding that kids are adept at sniﬃng out these inconsistencies. Saying, “Eat your spinach,” while regularly gobbling ice cream won’t inspire desired results. When MacDonald’s son

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Tackling Childhood Anxiety Through Modeling In his 2021 book, Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD, Yale University Professor Eli Lebowitz offers a scientifically proven parental modeling program called Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE). Although the goal is to treat a child’s anxiety, parents meet with a therapist and learn tools to modify their parenting approach in two ways: being more supportive and reducing accommodations. On the support side, SPACE parents learn to show a genuine acceptance and understanding of their child’s distress and to communicate their confidence in the child’s ability to tolerate and cope with the anxiety. The support can be as simple as saying, “I get it. This is really hard. You’re upset, but I know you can handle this.” “Supportive statements aren’t always intuitive for parents,” says Lebowitz, director of the program for anxiety disorders at the Yale Child Study Center. “Sometimes they don’t believe that their child is feeling anxiety. They might think that the child is being manipulative or attention-seeking. Or, when parents do believe that their child is anxious, they want to protect, soothe and reassure them, but by doing these things, parents aren’t communicating their belief that the child can handle it, which is critical to helping them overcome the anxiety.” The second change that SPACE parents learn to make is to gradually and systematically reduce all the accommodations they have been making to help their child not feel anxious, such as sleeping beside a child that is afraid of being alone or not inviting company to the house to avoid upsetting a socially anxious kid. “Research indicates that even though parents are trying to help, accommodations that rush to the rescue tend to maintain or worsen anxiety over time,” Lebowitz says. “I worked with parents of a child who had panic attacks at night and would say, ‘My heart is racing. I can’t breathe. I think I’m going to die.’ Feeling overwhelmed and scared, her parents would rush her to the hospital again and again, even after doctors assured them that she was healthy and didn’t need to come in. From the child’s perspective, when your parents rush you to the ER, that confirms that this is literally an emergency. You feel more worried and scared. When the parents were able to take a breath, give her a hug and say, ‘We know this is uncomfortable, but it’s going to pass, and you’re going to be okay,’ she began to learn that she didn’t need to be afraid of anxiety. She could handle it and didn’t need to avoid it.” Sandra Yeyati, J.D., is a professional writer and editor. Reach her at SandraYeyati@gmail.com.

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one-third of all foods are fermented, including coffee, cured meats, cheese, condiments and chocolate. Pickles and yogurt are traditionally fermented through lactic acid bacteria, while beer and bread are typically fermented through yeast. Kombucha, an ancient tea drink, is made using a symbiotic culture of yeast and bacteria. Pascal Baudar, a Los Angeles writer, instructor and self-proclaimed “culinary alchemist,” turned to fermentation techniques to preserve the precious wild ingredients of the fleeting seasons. His books and workshops cover unusual culinary territory, like fermented and aged vegan cheeses from acorns and “seaweed” made from fermented broadleaf plantain, a common weed, using methods he’s studied and perfected. “I investigate new and lost flavors, and conserve them as gourmet foods through preservation,” he says.

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Fermentation transforms the nutrients in food in several ways, Katz explains. In a process known as predigestion, it breaks macronutrients down into more digestible forms (think proteins turned into amino acids) and renders minerals more bioavailable. Gluten, too, is broken down by fermentation, he says, as are potentially toxic compounds in foods such as cyanide and oxalic acid. The process also releases vitamins B and K and other micronutrients as metabolic byproducts. Fermentation reduces the short-chain carbohydrates that are poorly absorbed in the small intestine and are prone to absorb water and ferment in the colon, causing gas and bloating. Found in wheat, beans and other foods, they can pose digestive problems for people with irritable bowel syndrome and other conditions, says Tayler Silfverduk, a registered dietitian nutritionist in Columbus, Ohio,

specializing in celiac disease. “The most profound nutritional benefit of fermentation is the live bacteria itself. You are ingesting a rich biodiversity of beneficial bacteria that can potentially improve immune function,” says Katz, an AIDS survivor who considers fermentation an important part of his healing process.

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“There is nothing you can eat that can’t be fermented, but the easiest and safest place to begin is with vegetables,” which need no special equipment or a starter like sourdough, kefir or kombucha, says Katz. To make sauerkraut, for example, simply shred cabbage, lightly salt and season it, and submerge it in a jar under its own juices, “burping” it daily for a week to 10 days to release the fermentation gases. Katz and Baudar both like to debunk myths that fermenting foods is diﬃcult or dangerous. “You don’t have to sterilize everything or have precise laboratory control conditions. People have been practicing fermentation for years, and they began before they knew bacteria was a thing. To the contrary, fermentation is a strategy for food safety,” says Katz. While yeast or mold can grow on the top layer that is exposed to oxygen, Katz says “a lot of sauerkraut is needlessly discarded. Most such growth is harmless and normal, and can be skimmed off the top.” Baudar, a University of California Master Food Preserver, has kept foods he’s fermented for up to three years and only once encountered mold. “You need to work with the ferment,” he says. “That means regularly burping it, then shaking or stirring to promote the acidity that prevents bad bacteria from taking hold.” “If it looks or tastes bad, throw it away,” he adds. “Some of my early experiments tasted horrible, but I just took my failures as learning and kept experimenting. The more you understand the fermentation process, the more you can play with it creatively and push the envelope.” Connect with Washington, D.C., freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites. com.

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rotein, from the Greek proteios, means “primary”, which sums up its vital role in the human body. Its structure of amino acids enables myriad bodily functions, from repairing and building tissues to creating biochemical reactions that form enzymes, hormones and neurotransmitters, and maintaining pH and fluid balances. When we fortify our diet with digestible, nutritionally dense, non-meat protein, we also amp up our fitness efforts, enhance immunity and offset premature aging. Whole-food and plant-based proteins like pea, quinoa and chia seeds are also strong allies against Type 2 diabetes, research shows.

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Whipping up a protein drink before or after a workout can foster muscle and joint integrity, and it can nourish soft tissue after injury. “Protein is vital for muscle synthesis. An individual who exercises at a higher intensity should focus on getting more protein in their diet to aid in better recovery,” says Hannah Davis, a personal trainer and owner of

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Body By Hannah, in Cleveland, Tennessee. “Protein is also important in overall nutrition to better balance hormones that control hunger, blood sugar and mood.” Dominic Kennedy, a Los Angeles trainer and the creator of The Dominic Effect health and fitness app, concurs. “Protein is considered a ‘macronutrient’, which means we typically need a large amount to stay healthy. Certain protein powders can be very healthy for you and help to build and repair tissue.” The average daily protein requirement for adults is 50 to 70 grams, but can be higher during times of stress, injury, illness, pregnancy or breastfeeding. Vegan fitness and nutrition coach Karina Inkster, in Powell River, British Columbia, gives a nod to protein shakes for their convenience, but advises, “Just make sure you’re not relying just on protein powder to hit your daily protein.” She highlights the importance of diet diversity with other protein sources like tofu, tempeh, legumes, nutritional yeast, nuts and seeds.

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Thirty years ago, heavily sweetened, incomplete protein powders seemed to be the only game in town. “Nowadays, we have countless plant-based options for protein powders—pea, rice, soy, hemp, pumpkin seed, quinoa … the list goes on,” says Inkster. “I like to stick to the basics, as I have a lot of serious food allergies. I go with brown rice and/or pea protein. Single ingredients, no flavors and no sweeteners.” For Kennedy, shakes and powders with sugar and dairy can contribute to bloating and store fat in the body, “which we need to work harder to burn off. I cannot stress the difference this has made in my body once I gave it up years ago. Not only do I look better physically, but most importantly, I feel better on the inside. Sugar is highly addictive and can also affect your mood.” Davis prefers sourcing her protein requirements from whole foods, but recommends whey-based powders when her clients want a reliable power shake and can tolerate it well. Protein-to-carbohydrate ratio is paramount, especially for those with weightloss goals or blood sugar instability.

Reading labels is important, especially when food intolerances are an issue. Kennedy recommends experimenting with various protein sources. “If you are using whey protein and having trouble digesting it, it may just be a lactose intolerance. Trying one that is plant-based could be a game-changer.” Among Inkster’s clients, brown rice and pea protein powders score high for digestibility and assimilation.

Fortifying Additions

From antioxidant-rich pomegranate powder to blood-sugar-supportive monk fruit and adrenal- and thyroid-nourishing maca, nutritional extras abound. However, Inkster notes that supplemental products marketed as superfoods, including collagen, do not necessarily pack a powerful punch to an already nutrient-dense diet. “When we ingest collagen or a vegan alternative, this protein gets broken down into amino acids in the exact same way as any other protein we eat.” Kennedy points to super-green and pomegranate powders as ways to help the body combat chronic disease. “It’s a great way to get more greens and vegetables and in turn, promote a healthy immune system. We could all use more of that.” Davis reminds us that one person’s nutritional ally can be another’s bane. “Supplementation is very personal. I always encourage focusing on a whole foods diet that includes a lot of variety to create a micronutrient balance in the body and then experiment with some supplements to see how they may help.” Maya Whitman writes about natural health and living a more beautiful life. Connect at Ekstasis28@gmail.com.

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Living in the Frequency of Love by Marlaina Donato

ost of us refer to love as an emotion, but in essence, love is a verb, a powerful call to action. When we remember its true nature, we can answer its call with our unique signature. Some brave souls like Martin Luther King, Jr. leap into uncharted territory with authentic truths, while others sprinkle their quiet corner of the world with small gestures of kindness. Telling someone how much they mean to us, holding the door for a stranger, asking a cashier how their day is going or welcoming a new neighbor is like handing out a piece of light. Added up at the end of the day or a lifetime, we create a mural of stars against the darkness. The frequency of love not only inspires, but heals. The energy of giving and receiving is literally wired into our neurochemistry, flooding our bloodstream with endorphins that combat systemic inflammation, influence mood, accelerate recovery and raise the pain threshold. We can freely stream waters of genuine kindness, love and affection, but if there is no waiting vessel for love’s outpouring, the potential of its power is diminished and incomplete. Our willingness and that of others to receive activates kindness, awakens what is dormant inside of us and quickens our capacity to thrive. Mother Teresa once said, “We can cure physical diseases with medicine, but the only cure for loneliness, despair and hopelessness is love.” With our willingness to gift one another with our full and authentic presence, all else is possible.

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SECONDHAND FASHION Online Used Clothing Stores Good for the Wallet and Planet by Sandra Yeyati

he online commerce of used clothing is booming. According to ThredUp.com, a prominent virtual consignment and thrift store, the secondhand market is projected to double in the next five years, reaching a whopping $77 billion. “The pandemic and resulting economic downturn boosted this surge,” says Hyejune Park, Ph.D., associate professor of fashion merchandising at Oklahoma State University. “Stuck at home in 2020, people looked into their closets, found items they no longer wore or wanted and went online to sell and buy clothes to save money.”

Popular Resale Platforms Younger, tech-savvy shoppers are the principle drivers of this growth, and a host of apps and websites are responding to the demand, including UK-based marketplace

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Depop.com, which caters to cash-strapped Generation Z and millennial shoppers, and Poshmark.com, a leading social marketplace boasting 80 million users across the U.S., Canada and Australia. Several well-known platforms serve vintage and luxury brand consumers worldwide, offering authentication guarantees to reassure buyers about counterfeits. Among them are Santa Monica-based Tradesy.com, founded by women for women; Paris-based reseller VestiaireCollective.com; and TheRealReal. com, out of San Francisco. Other notable players include brickand-mortar thrift store Goodwill Industries, which has partnered with resale app OfferUp.com to upload their inventories; eBay.com, one of the first online, peer-to-peer marketplaces; and Etsy.com,

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Many fashion brands are considering or have already formed partnerships with established resale platforms to reach this engaged, younger demographic of shoppers. For example, Gucci is partnering with TheRealReal.com, while Adidas is working with ThredUp.com. In 2021, Poshmark.com launched their Brand Closets initiative, inviting branded manufacturers to interact with their users and opening the platform to sell a combination of used and new fashion. “The fact that all this is happening is an indication that we’re witnessing a new wave of e-commerce,” Park says. “I don’t think it’s a temporary boom. From a retail business perspective, this is a huge trend that will go mainstream and continue to grow.” Other brands are launching resale operations in-house, such as Levi’s Secondhand.Levi.com and fast-fashion giant H&M’s Rewear.hm.com, claiming to provide a sustainable fashion-buying alternative, but Park cautions, “I’m not confident that secondhand fashion can solve the sustainability issues that fast fashion has created over the past decade. Depending on how brands are participating in their resale operations, it could be a greenwash claim—just another way to make sales and reach more consumers.” Notably, H&M’s Conscious Collection that is marketed as sustainably-made clothing caters to only a small fraction of its customers, suggesting that the company cares less about environmental impacts and more about satisfying a segment of its customer base. In contrast, Park says, Patagonia’s resale program is an enviable environmental example. “Patagonia began running their Worn Wear resale campaign long before this secondhand shopping boom. They educate consumers about how to take care of their gear, offer alteration services and encourage the long-term wear and resale of their clothes,” she explains.

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The Secondhand Surge and the Environment

ThredUp.com’s marketing materials assert that by extending the life of used clothing, fewer new garments need to be produced, helping to reduce the carbon, waste and water footprints associated with the production of textiles and apparel. In 2021, Manish Chandra, founder and CEO of PoshMark.com, stated, “Consumers are prioritizing the impact that their purchases have on the environment.” Park cautions that even though resale platforms tout environmental benefits, consumer behavior will ultimately determine whether the online surge makes a positive environmental impact. In a recent study involving young consumers living in Oklahoma, Park sought to understand why they were choosing to buy and sell secondhand clothing online. Their most prominent motives were saving money and shopping convenience. “Not many respondents saw this type of consumption as a way to save the environment,” she laments. “If consumers buy secondhand goods to curtail their

spending on new clothes or to find better quality garments than fast fashion, then it will be good for the environment, but if they buy and sell used clothes in addition to their regular shopping as another way to shop for marked-down products, then there will be no environmental benefit.” To protect the planet, Park advises, the goal should be to buy nothing or buy less.

“It’s okay to purchase $10 jeans, but get one pair, not five. Don’t have a one-nightstand relationship with your clothes. Love them, take care of them and wear them until they’re falling apart.” Sandra Yeyati, J.D., is a professional writer and editor. Reach her at SandraYeyati@ gmail.com.

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oard-certiﬁed neurologist David Perlmutter, M.D., has written ﬁve New York Times bestsellers, including Brain Wash, Grain Brain and Brain Maker. His latest book is Drop Acid: The Surprising New Science of Uric Acid—The Key to Losing Weight, Controlling Blood Sugar, and Achieving Extraordinary Health. A recipient of the Linus Pauling Award for his innovative approaches to neurological disorders and the National Nutritional Foods Association Clinician of the Year award, he has appeared on 20/20, CNN, Fox News, The Today Show, Oprah and CBS This Morning.

What is the most signiﬁcant threat to our health and longevity today? Metabolic issues like high blood pressure, increased body fat and high blood sugar are at the root of our most pervasive health challenges. According to the World Health Organization, the number one cause of death on planet Earth are chronic degenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s, coronary artery disease, diabetes and cancer, all of which are

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fundamentally metabolic problems. Astoundingly, 88 percent of American adults have at least one component of what is called the metabolic syndrome, which means only 12 percent of Americans are metabolically healthy.

What is the basic premise of Drop Acid? The book shows how uric acid elevation, previously thought of only in terms of gout, is the centerpiece for metabolic dysfunction and how you can easily bring your uric acid under control and regain metabolic health. You can test uric acid levels at your doctor’s ofﬁce or with a home monitor that you can buy online, so this is a powerful new tool to help you be healthier.

What is the role of uric acid in our body? Having elevated uric acid was a survival mechanism for our hunter/gatherer, Paleolithic and primate ancestors because it allowed their bodies to make more fat to protect them during times of food scarcity. Today, high levels of uric acid are leading to elevated blood sugar,

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increased production and storage of fat, and high blood pressure. Everything we do that raises our uric acid puts us at risk for these profound metabolic threats to our health.

What foods and beverages should we reduce to control uric acid levels? Alcohol, purines (the breakdown product of DNA and RNA in certain foods) and most importantly, fructose. In the 1900s, we consumed 10 to 15 grams of fructose per day, as opposed to over 70 grams today. The average American consumes 55 pounds of sugar each year. It’s absurd. High-fructose items like sodas, sauces and desserts are absolutely off the table, as is fruit juice, a powerful initiator of high uric acid. Fruit isn’t an issue. There may be five grams of fructose in an apple, and fruit contains vitamin C, which dramatically lowers uric acid, and fiber, which slows fructose release. High-purine foods are organ meats, shellfish and small fish like anchovies and sardines. There are modest amounts of purines in red meat and chicken. I’m not

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saying these foods should be avoided; we want people to limit their consumption of chicken, ﬁsh and red meat to six ounces a day. With alcohol, the big issues are hard liquor and beer. Beer contains a very concentrated source of purines because it’s made with brewer’s yeast. Though wine contains alcohol, it has polyphenols that help to reduce uric acid, possibly by nurturing the gut bacteria. Research demonstrates that a glass or two of wine is associated with either no change or a minimal decrease in uric acid. Coffee seems to lower uric acid.

Will these lifestyle choices really make a difference? Patients are confronted with a mentality from marketing that you can do whatever the heck you want with your food and lifestyle, and then take a pill. I’ve been to dinner with diabetics who eat the creme brûlée then pop a pill. But pills don’t treat diabetes. They may lower blood sugar, but they won’t treat the underlying problem, which is that the body isn’t responding to insulin. The moment patients stop the drug, much to the joy of the drug maker, their blood sugars go right back up. You’ve only treated the smoke. You haven’t looked at the ﬁre. This approach of lowering uric acid puts the ﬁre out.

Are you hopeful that more people will make better lifestyle choices? I see a bit of a trend where people are looking for more empowerment. They have greater access to data with wearable devices like continuous glucose monitors or an Oura Ring to tell you how you sleep. By better understanding moment-to-moment how our choices affect certain measurable factors, we’re slowly getting into the driver’s seat and becoming empowered to keep ourselves healthy. Sandra Yeyati, J.D., is a professional writer and editor. Reach her at SandraYeyati@gmail.com.

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ntimately connecting with a loved one is one of life’s most precious gifts, but it’s easy to lose sight of our innate sensual energy in the maze of the mundane. Through lovemaking, we can harness our life force, and according to abundant research, reduce the risk of heart disease, lower blood pressure, manage pain and improve brain health. A significant correlation also exists between higher ejaculation frequency and a reduced risk for prostate cancer later in life, Boston University researchers report in European Urology. Making love is also good for boosting our natural immunity. College students that engaged in amorous activity once or twice a week—especially with long-term partners—had 30 percent higher levels of the antibody immunoglobulin A in their saliva, concluded research by Wilkes University, in Pennsylvania.

Feel-good neurotransmitters like dopamine, serotonin and oxytocin all contribute to the pleasure response, and sharing luscious food with a lover can be sensuous, as well as endorphin-friendly. Nutritious foods such as almonds, walnuts, asparagus and avocados support reproductive health, and a dessert of dark chocolate and honey-drizzled fruits like berries,

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Deep relationship is only possible when we are willing to be vulnerable. “Porn is a drug that people unknowingly use to self-medicate and manage uncomfortable thoughts and emotions,” explains Smith. “Many men have no idea what they’re missing because they’ve never had an emotionally intimate relationship without the negative influence of porn. Porn makes sex self-focused, rather than what it’s supposed to be, which is the intimate connection of two people. Porn is selfish, rather than loving, giving and sharing with a partner.” Thompson attests that lovemaking can help us align with the divine, especially “when people have reverence for the power of their erotic life force. When people open their view of what sex is, it can become an act of worship.” Love prompts us to become more ourselves. “When erotic life force is flowing freely, the body is vital and the system is turned on. When channeled properly, this energy is highly creative,” muses Thompson. “It’s the fuel of your vehicle, the charge of your battery, and when you are full on life force, it organically overflows into service.” Marlaina Donato is an author and composer. Connect at WildflowerLady.com.

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The Art of Loving Kindness - 7pm. With Jim Toole. Explore how living from a place of heart centered kindness transforms your experience of yourself, your expression in your life, your connections and relationships and the world as we know it. Offer true love this Valentine’s Day and always by learning inspirational ways to be the grace of kindness through unconditional love. $15, presented online on Zoom. Register at SpiritofLifeInternational.org or contact Jim at SpiritofLifeInternational@gmail. com or 941-809-1104 with questions.

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Healing Your Skin from the Inside Out - 2-4pm. Join us for a witty, straightforward talk with Brooke Bouis, Master of Science in Human Nutrition,and co-author of SKINISMS, published in 2018. Her research has been presented at the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine World Conference & featured in over 80 magazines. Brooke and co-author Karen Sinclair Drake gave us the tools we need when buying skinisms-friendly skincare and personal care products, fresh facial recipes we can make at home, and over 20 delicious recipes to nourish our ‘skinisms’ from within. Yes, we can boost our immune system and prevent wrinkles at the same time! RSVP Space is limited at 941-952-1200. Host: Full Spectrum Health, 2106 Bispham Road, Sarasota. Gallery by Advanced Student Mediums 7-8:30pm. On this night, and on the 1st Friday each month, a number of our advanced student mediums will present a Spirit Messages Gallery, supported by two Certified Mediums. Each attendee will have the opportunity to receive information from their spirit loved ones or guides, by the different styles of each student. Come and enjoy this fun and informative evening. $10 donation is requested. We offer separated seating with masks optional. No reservations needed. More info at CMFSarasota.org, Facebook is: CMF of Sarasota and 941-266-8435. Center for Metaphysical Fellowship, 3231 Gulf Gate Drive, Suite 204, Sarasota.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5 Restorative Yoga with Crystal Bowls and Poetry with Cheridan Smith and Robert Austin - 3-5pm and March 12th, 3-5pm. Join Cheridan Smith and Robert Austin as She puts you into restorative yoga postures and he plays a soft and soothing crystal bowl concert. Cheridan will read poetry from her book, “Delve Deep Inside My Soul” throughout the class. Cost $25/pp. Palm Studio and Boutique, 441 W. Dearborn Street, Englewood, 941-208-5568, PalmStudioEnglewood.com.

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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7 Feng Shui In a Day - 12-1:15pm, Feb 7-10. Learn to create a perfect balance for your life using Feng Shui based on the front door of your home, with tips that you can immediately put into place. $135. Register @ CreateTheFeeling.com or contact LauriePawli@gmail.com.

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Beginning a Daily Tea Ritual - 2-4pm. A daily tea ritual will enhance your well-being in many ways! Join us for this inspiring, engaging class. A naturopath and a psychotherapist have teamed up to lead us in the meaningful choices of creating time with our own selves in our comfort zone. Are You ready? Afternoon Tea with Coyote and Rose Apothecary founders Taylor Howell and Jackie O’Neil. $10. Reserve your tea spot, space is limited. Call 941-952-1200. Host: Full Spectrum Health, 2106 Bispham Road, Sarasota. Sound Immersion Meditation with Sandra and Michael Katala - 6:30-7:30pm and March 11, 6:307:30pm. Various sound techniques will be used to cleanse negative energies and create space to align the body on an emotional, physical, mental and spiritual levels. his meditation will be done off the floor and in the air! You will be cocooned in Aerial Hammocks for an ethereal experience. $25/pp. Palm Studio and Boutique, 441 W. Dearborn Street, Englewood, 941-208-5568, PalmStudioEnglewood.com. Double Pyramid Activation Workshop - 7-9pm. Lead by Robert Austin, you will lie under the 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. Guests will share their observations of what they perceive, during this period. There will be two Double Pyramids set up for this event. We are providing separated seating with masks optional. Reservations needed. Call or text Robert at 941-822-9046. $25 donation requested. CMFSarasota.org, Facebook is CMF of Sarasota. Center for Metaphysical Fellowship, 3231 Gulf Gate Drive, Suite 204, Sarasota.

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Universal Service - 10:30am. With Rev Kismet Weeber, “Beauty and Shadow.” These two opposites can co-exist yet have great differences on how they affect our body and our spirit. In person at Rising Tide and on Zoom: https://zoom.us/i/83017916524 Password: RTI2021. This weekly egalitarian service celebrates all of humanity’s religions on a single altar. Rising Tide, 5102 Swift Rd. Sarasota, RisingTideInternational.org. For info Rev. Zan, 941-922-7839.

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Reiki III, 1, Master Class Series - 11:30am-5pm. An attunement and certification class at Rising Tide. This is a two part class, with Reiki III, 2 Master Attunement class on February 19. $122/class. Includes a FREE private Reiki hands-on teaching session with Rev. Zan. For payment or information: Zan@ woman-spirit.com or Rev. Zan Benham at 941-9227839. Rising Tide, 5102 Swift Rd. Sarasota. Romanticism Through the Ages - 2:30pm. World-renowned virtuoso Eleonora Lvov plays music from Chopin to Gershwin (including a rare ‘gem’ from Beethoven) with incomparable elegance, passion & tenderness. Experience romance, poetry & spirituality of great piano music. FREE. Selby Library, 1331 1st St., Sarasota, 941-358-0235, EleonoraLvov.com. Register at SCGovLibrary.LibraryMarket.com/Events starting 1-29-22.

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Couples Yoga Workshop with Karen Ascher 6-7pm. Enjoy some Relaxation with your loved one. Stretch, Adjust, Align and Breathe Together. Join today, feel the bliss in session and enjoy the afterglow … champagne to follow. $30/per couple. Palm Studio and Boutique, 441 W. Dearborn Street, Englewood, 941-208-5568, PalmStudioEnglewood.com. Your True Purpose - 10am-4pm. With Chuck Pisa. In this workshop we will examine what purpose is…your True Purpose. Topics will include: How to align with my true purpose, What does my purpose look like?, Exercises in how to align with your innermost desires?, How to determine what I “really” want?, How do I know if I’m moving in the right direction in my life?, How physically, emotionally and mentally healthy am I? and How to feel greater Joy, Happiness and Fulfillment in my life! 2022 is a year for creating and attracting what you want…it is a year to break limitations! Longevity Wellness Clinic, 528 48th St Court East, Bradenton, 941-9239355, LongevityWellnessClinic.com.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13 Universal Service - 10:30am. With Rev. Parvati, Karen Miki, “Let’s Speak of Love” A lighthearted service around the theme of love befitting Valentine’s Day. In person at Rising Tide and on Zoom: https://zoom.us/i/83017916524 Password: RTI2021. This weekly egalitarian service celebrates all of humanity’s religions on a single altar. Rising Tide, 5102 Swift Rd. Sarasota, RisingTideInternational. org. For info Rev. Zan, 941-922-7839.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14TH Valentine’s Day “ZEN” Session - 6:30-8pm Via Zoom. Open to all - No yoga or meditation experience needed, just be ready to completely relax. This 90 minute “ZEN” Session offers a welcome respite among all the turbulence of life & helps us balance the nervous system. Rest & Restore - Mind, Body, Spirit. In this beautiful practice, you are lying down - on your yoga mat with lots of pillows, blankets, cushions & more or you can do it from your bed. Restful & restorative - there’s no way to do this wrong. The goal is to move into a deep state of state of relaxation. It’s time for you to come honor yourself with True Deep Rest. Find a distraction free space and allow yourself to receive this much needed relaxation. Dress comfortably and have lots of pillows, blankets & props to assure a truly restorative evening. $10. To sign up or more info, please contact Zen Jen Brown at ZenJenYoga50Plus.com, or email ZenJenYoga@iCloud.com or 941-830-3040.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16 Astrology 101, Wednesday - 7-9pm.Curious about how the stars influence your life? Join Alexandria Mazzarino as she helps you discover practical astrology for the everyday person. This playful workshop will introduce you to the language of astrology and connect you with how planetary movements affect your life. For example, just like checking the weather forecast, you will learn to navigate a moon cycle to improve decision making and make better choices. Learn how to let the stars guide you. $20 donation requested. To confirm space, call or text 917-733-8878. Please be prepared to supply your birth date, place and time (if available). More info at CMFSarasota.org, Facebook is: CMF of Sarasota. Center for Metaphysical Fellowship, 3231 Gulf Gate Drive, Suite 204, Sarasota.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17 Conversations with Mikka - 6-7:30pm. Full Spectrum Health is hosting open, informal small group conversations about nutrition with Mikka Knapp, RDN. This will run the third Monday of each month from 6-7:30. Come curious. Bring questions! RSVP 941-952-1200. Full Spectrum Health is located in Gulf Gate area: 2106 Bispham Road, Sarasota. Healthy snacks provided. Learn more about Mikka at BrightBodyNutrition.com. Toning and Mindfulness - 6-7pm. Awaken your psychic powers and re-calibrate your chakras while you bathe in sacred healing frequencies and light. From the comfort of a mat or chair you will learn simple Bija mantras or seed syllables that will augment your awareness and recalibrate your light body. Experience augmented awareness with Seed Mantras, Crystal Sound Bowls, Chants, Drone Boxes and an Interactive Mandala Projection that will take you on an extraordinary journey to a higher plane. $15/per session. Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota. MusicandWellness.Biz

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19 Universal Signs Psychic Fair - 11am-4pm. Come join us for a personal reading using Tarot and Oracle cards and various other modalities of spiritual connection, plus Crystal Bowl Healings with messages from guides or loved ones. We also offer Astrology and Numerology readings. Colleen Panebianco is offering many Sauv’e natural, handmade essential oil products. $20/15 min. readings or healings. We offer separated seating with masks optional. No reservations needed. More info 941-586-4797. CMFSarasota.org, Facebook is: CMF of Sarasota. Center for Metaphysical Fellowship, 3231 Gulf Gate Drive, Suite 204. Sarasota. Beverly Gordon’s Earth Beings - an Art Studio Tour - 1-5pm, Feb 19th & 20th. A home studio tour of sculptural figures and collages that capture the rising spiritual energies of our time and connect us to nature. Discover Beverly Gordon’s world of Earth Beings - collage and assemblage sculpture incorporating natural elements such as bones and shells. The work brings us close to nature and the rising consciousness/energies of our time. Come be surprised and look with wonder at these imaginative reconfigurations. Held in the open air (right near the beach). Learn about/join in the natural/spiritual adventure. Refreshments, videos, conversations provided. 1722 Manasota Beach Rd., Englewood. Visit BeverlyGordon.info for more information. Introduction to Crystal Grid Workshop with Erin Fangboner - 1-3pm. Join Erin Fangboner to learn about crystal grids in a relaxed discussion-oriented style workshop. This class will demonstrate how the stones work together, and how to start incorporating them into your everyday and spiritual life. Learn what the crystals are and how they work together. You will learn the fundamentals of crystals and the use of sacred geometry. Premade grids will be displayed and explained. We will have a meditation and then make our own grids. $30/pp. Palm Studio and Boutique, 441 W. Dearborn Street Englewood, 941-208-5568, PalmStudioEnglewood.com.

Sip-N-Sounds, by Resonance Holistic Wellness 7pm. Sip some wine followed by a one-hour healing sound bath with various Tibetan & Crystal bowls, 36” gong and other light instruments. $35/pp and includes wine & light snacks. To reserve your spot call 941-312-4334, event holds 8 people. First come first serve. Event located @ the Southgate Circle Wellness Center, 3148 Southgate Circle, Sarasota. ResonanceSRQ.com.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20 Universal Service - 10:30am. With Rev. Zan Benham, “All Is Possible.” The idea that something is impossible is based on our ignorance and inner understandings of limitation. In person at Rising Tide and on Zoom: https://zoom.us/i/83017916524 Password: RTI2021. This weekly egalitarian service celebrates all of humanity’s religions on a single altar. Rising Tide, 5102 Swift Rd. Sarasota, RisingTideInternational.org. For info Rev. Zan, 941-922-7839.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22 BREATHE 2-22-22 Global Livestream - 7-9pm. Join live or watch anytime. Using a simple, powerful breathing technique, we will all feel God’s divine light in our body at the same time and hold the same prayers for peace within ourselves, loved ones and global community. The time is now. Let us breathe powerfully together. $22. Breathe22222.com.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23 Light Language Healing Circle - 7-9pm. At first you may not understand what is being said, but soon your heart will. Join Reiki Master and certified Reconnective Healer JoAnn Cooke to learn what this is all about, and how to activate this powerful energy. Light Language is the universal language of love, communicated via spoken word, song, dance, written symbol and other actions. It bypasses the logical brain, and is interpreted through the heart. Whether you are familiar with Light Language or this is new to you, this healing circle will benefit all. Each one will experience a light language healing communication. Come with an open heart and be prepared for a powerful transmission of healing to assist you where most needed. $20 donation requested. Reservations please 509-520-0377. We offer separated seating with masks optional. Center for Metaphysical Fellowship, 3231 Gulf Gate Drive, Suite 204, Sarasota. CMFSarasota.org, Facebook is: CMF of Sarasota.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24 Spiritual Time Management - 7pm. With Jim Toole. Explore how transforming the practical, powerful strategy of time management into a spiritual expression is not only more effective and productive, it creates a deeper experience of empowerment, freedom and fulfillment. Learn to reach beyond the limitations of managing time into creating and achieving with your Spirit. The fee is $15, presented online on Zoom. Register at SpiritofLifeInternational.org or contact Jim at SpiritofLifeInternational@ gmail.com or 941-809-1104 with questions.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25 Floating Crystal Bowl Concert with Robert Austin - 6:30-7:30pm and March 18, 6:30- 7:30pm. Stimulate and restore the harmony between the physical and spiritual planes of the body, while suspended in an Aerial Hammock. Crystal Bowl Energy healing through harmonic sounds and crystals resonates with the body balancing the chakras and re-energize the auric field. The powerful vibrations of sound penetrates the body which consists of approximately 70% water and gives a gentle internal massage to all your cells. Let the positive vibrations of the bowls integrate into your body and let your spirit soar! $25/pp. Palm Studio and Boutique, 441 W. Dearborn Street Englewood, 941-208-5568, PalmStudioEnglewood.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26

Crystal Bowl Yin Yoga Workshop with Robert Austin and Cheridan Smith - 1-2:30pm and March 26th, 1-2:30pm. Enjoy the long, deep holds of Yin Yoga to relax and restore joints, muscles and fascia while absorbing the transformative sounds of live played crystal and Tibetan bowls. Rejuvenating and healing. All levels are welcome. $25/pp. Palm Studio and Boutique, 441 W. Dearborn Street Englewood, 941-208-5568, PalmStudioEnglewood.com.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27 Universal Service - 10:30am. With Rev. Liana Salima Rael,”Transfiguration Sunday: Transformative Experiences to Live By” Exploring the transfiguring/enlightening events that have helped humanity to shape the religious pathways that offer hope and inspiration to continue our connection with the divine. In person at Rising Tide and on Zoom: https://zoom.us/i/83017916524 Password: RTI2021. This weekly egalitarian service celebrates all of humanity’s religions on a single altar. Rising Tide, 5102 Swift Rd. Sarasota, RisingTideInternational. org. For info Rev. Zan, 941-922-7839.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29 Auragraphs Inspired by Spirit Workshop - 11am2pm. Taught by British medium, Marie Lisseman; Want to try something NEW, FUN, and Spirit-inspired? This Auragraph class can get your intuitive juices flowing for the New Year! Auragraphs (known initially as symbolic art) are creative. $40. To register, go to the Center’s website: SarasotaCenterOfLight.com. Please complete your class registration no later than 10am on Friday, Feb. 28 to receive the Zoom link before class starts.

plan ahead SATURDAY, MARCH 12 Shaman Journey - 2-5:30pm. With Rev. Zan Benham, Butterfly Deerwoman in person at Rising Tide (Covid depending.) Similar to a guided meditation enhanced by the heartbeat of the large Mother drum. It is a wonderful venture, into the world of your own Shaman’s Dream. $25. payment in by February 4th at 3pm. $30/ATD. Payment can be made on PayPal, Venmo or Zelle, via Zan@woman-spirit. com. To register, contact Rev. Zan via email or 941-922-7839 and the particulars will be sent to you. Rising Tide, 5102 Swift Rd, Sarasota. For info, Woman-Spirit.com.

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sunday OM Shamanic Sound Journeys with Resonance - 4th Sunday of every month. Sold out for over 2 years! You will experience a blend of, shamanic drumming, rhythm, crystal singing bowls, rattles, tuning forks, vocal toning, electric violin and more in a coordinated and orchestrated fashion to help improve participants well-being. Clinical Hypnotherapist Beth A Snyder begins your journey by gently inducing a hypnotic state. Then your journey into sound begins. Consider your intention now. Tickets: TheOmShoppeandSpa.com or call 941-706-3257. The OM Shoppe 4801 S. Tamiami Tr #5 Sarasota. Christian Spiritualist Sunday Morning Services - 10am. Old time camp meet style service, guided meditation, healing, presentation of truth and mini spirit message for each person. Private or group readings available daily by appointment. Contact Rev Shari. Church of Light, 2408 43rd Ave. West, Bradenton, 941-751-5683. Sunday Service at CMF - 10:30am. At each Sunday morning service, we are offering spiritual healing, an inspirational talk, messages from spirit, special music and an ever-important environment of fellowship. Leave refreshed and inspired to start the new week. We feature a variety of speakers and spirit message bearers throughout the year. We offer separated seating with masks optional. Center for Metaphysical Fellowship, 3231 Gulf Gate Dr., Suite 204, Sarasota, 941-266-8435, CMFsarasota. org, Facebook: CMF of Sarasota. Unity of Sarasota - 10:30am. We are meeting in person and livestream at UnityofSarasota.org under the services tab. The Sunday Celebration service includes a message and lively music. 3023 Proctor Rd., Sarasota, 941-955-3301, UnityOfSarasota.org. Universal Service - 10:30am. Each Sunday with a rotation of Reverends. This is a weekly egalitarian service which celebrates all of humanity’s religions together on a single altar. It is a place where East meets West, offering opportunities for spiritual growth and sharing. At Rising Tide, 5102 Swift Rd. Sarasota, and on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/81220 8049 Password: RTI2020.. RisingTideInternational. org, for info Rev. Zan, 941-922-7839. Sunday Morning Celebration Service, Zoom Live - 11am. Join us as we come together as a spiritual family and community, sharing our love and light for ourselves, for each other, and the world. Be a part of sharing the energy and illumination of our hearts and souls together through conversation, music, meditation, a talk and an affirmation. Sarasota Center of Light, 852 S Tuttle Ave. 941-953-6620, or after hours 727-492-2977, SarasotaCenterOfLight.com.

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“Health & Nutrition” - 10-11am. With Fred Harvey, MD of The Harvey Center for Integrative Medicine. Health & nutrition is a live call-in or email “Ask the Doc” health show from 10-11 on WMNF 88.5FM public radio Tampa. Email questions to DJ@WMNF.org

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/

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. With Rev. Amy Zehe. Bring your Spiritual questions. We are meeting at the Olive Garden in the Landings. 941-955-3301, UnityOfSarasota.org. Learning to Connect Classes at CMF - 7-9pm. Join Susan Houliston and guest instructors every Monday & Tuesday to learn techniques for connecting with Spirit. Students are given the opportunity to practice lessons to develop their skills while exploring various modalities. $15 donation is requested. Please refer to the CMF website CMFSarasota. org for description of the programs offered for each weekly class. We offer separated seating with masks optional. Reservations needed, so call or text Susan at 941-266-1696. Center for Metaphysical Fellowship, 3231 Gulf Gate Drive, Suite 204, Sarasota.

tuesday Guest Reader Psychic Medium Cheryl Buchanan - 12-3pm. Cheryl provides messages from guides, departed family or friends, and/or advice from spirit during her gentle and detailed readings. She uses tarot to connect the answers as needed. $30/15 minutes. Book an appointment at WildGingerApothecary.com Wild Ginger Apothecary, 6557 Superior Avenue, Sarasota, 941-312-5630. Introduction to Energy Medicine Via Zoom 5-6:45pm, Feb 1st, Feb 8th, Mar 1st, Mar 8th. Join us for a four-part workshop to learn a simple framework self-healing and self-mastery. Reiki is a form of complementary therapy that strengthens your mindset and helps you direct the flow of universal life force energy. Learning this framework will empower your participation in your healing journey, and may also allow you to relieve pain, reduce symptoms of illness, enable relaxation and develop strength of mind and emotion. Reiki Level I Feb. 1st & 8th, Reiki Level II Mar 1st & 8th. $600/4 classes, includes certification. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom. us/j/89350942073?pwd=T0YxOU94SEFYVmRkWC8yajZWUDBIZz09 Password: Empowered, or call 941-923-9355 for Zoom link & access number. Law of Attraction - 7-8pm. An on-going support group with Rev. Zan Benham on Zoom. Class will include a weekly YouTube from Esther Hicks/ Abraham. $10 fee may be sent via PayPal, Venmo or Zelle, to Zan@woman-spirit.com. Zoom link will be sent to you after you confirm your desire to take this class. Rev. Zan Benham, 941-922-7839. For more info, Woman-Spirit.com

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Sarasota Conscious Newcomers Group 5:30pm. Are you looking to meet like - minded community members? Have you just moved into the area and are looking to meet, create, and learn from mindful connections? We are offering a beautiful, sacred space to curate these connections. Join us for our new monthly newcomers’ group! It will be an open, relaxed, safe space to meet and guide each other on our mindful paths. Select Wednesdays per month, Free. You must reserve your spot at WildGingerApothecary.com to attend. Wild Ginger Apothecary, 6557 Superior Avenue, Sarasota, 941-312-5630. OM Crystalline Vibrational Immersion - 7pm, every 2nd Wednesday of the month. Join us for this beautiful form of deepened relaxation! The OM Shoppe professional Sound Therapy Practitioners bring you these beautiful multi-instrumental sound baths to guide you into a deepened place of stillness and peace. Discover the magical way that sound can help ease you into a meditative state, and heightened mind-body awareness! Tickets: TheOmShoppeandSpa.com or call 941-706-3257. The OM Shoppe 4801 S. Tamiami Tr #5 Sarasota. Unity of Sarasota - 7pm. Music and inspiration in person and Livestream at UnityofSarasota.org under the services tab. 3023 Proctor Rd., 941-955-3301, UnityOfSarasota.org. Healing, Intention and Meditation Zoom Live 7:30pm. 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. Sarasota Center of Light, 852 S Tuttle Ave. 941-953-6620, or after hours 727-492-2977, SarasotaCenterofLight.com.

thursday Psychic Sunday Tours - 1-3pm. The 90-minute Psychic Sunday tour is led by Michael Newton-Brown, whose first psychic experience came when he was three years old - awakening one night to bid farewell to the spirit of his great-grandmother, who had just passed over downstairs. Michael began tarot reading in 1970; in 1975, he attended the Arthur Findlay College for the Advancement of Spiritualism and Psychic Sciences in Stansted, England, and has been an active medium and tarot reader since. $44.99 + tax/fees (and any add-ons). Individual tarot readings are available after the tour. All tours depart from the DST Trolley Cottage located at 1826 4th Street - a cute 1930s cottage near downtown with a charming Vintage Sarasota gift shop. Discover Sarasota Tours, 1826 4th Street, Sarasota, 941-260-9818, DiscoverSarasotaTours.com. A Course in Miracles (ACIM) - 6-7:30pm. Caroline and George Robertie. To register email Caroline. Scammel@Comcast.net. 3023 Proctor Rd., Sarasota, 941-955-3301, UnityofSarasota.org.

Angel Healing Meditation - 7pm. Come experience this unique, relaxing meditation infused with grounding, visualization techniques, and connecting with the Seraphim and Archangel energy! This ancient, high vibrational energy amplifies your meditation experience and is a deeply relaxing experience. Biweekly, $20. You must preregister at WildGingerApothecary.com Wild Ginger Apothecary, 6557 Superior Avenue, Sarasota, 941-312-5630.

friday

Spiritual Sobriety Women’s Group - 10am. Are you searching for a women’s group to support your spiritual journey of sobriety and/or recovery? We want to welcome you to a non-denominational, non-twelve step affiliated, open discussion for women. This space will be designated for sharing the tools and experiences that we have utilized on our paths to recovery, wellness, and healing. ALL are welcome to this informal weekly meet-up at Wild Ginger Apothecary, no matter where you are on your sobriety journey. Sober-curious are welcome. Please arrive on time for this sacred space. Feel free to bring or invite a friend. $5 minimum donation per person, cash only at the door or preregister at WildGingerApothecary.com Wild Ginger Apothecary, 6557 Superior Avenue, Sarasota, 941-312-5630. Film Noir Night Night - 7-9pm. Film noir (/ n w ɑːr /; French: ) is a cinematic term used primarily to describe stylish Hollywood crime dramas, particularly those that emphasize cynical attitudes and motivations. The 1940s and 1950s are generally regarded as the “classic period” of American film noir. Film noir of this era is associated with a lowkey, black-and-white visual style. Experience a different film every Friday. Free admission. The George Café, 5131 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, 941-277-3707, TheGeorgeSarasota.com, TheGeorgeSarasota@yahoo.com.

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Board Certified Acupuncture Physician The Integrated Path, P.A. 2801 Fruitville Rd.Suite 135, Sarasota 941-924-8833 • IntegratedPath.com

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

FAMILY HEALING CENTER, PA

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

Family Healing Center, an integrative wellness practice. Addressing all health issues we will find the key to unlock your highest level of health and wellness. Complimentary Meet & Greet

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

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.

Bradenton Farmers’ Market - 9am-2pm. Over thirty-five vendors offering locally grown fruits, vegetables, plants, organic products, fresh seafood, prepared foods, as well as the local artists, craftspeople and musicians. 400 12th St., W. Bradenton, 941-301-8445. Death Cafe: Coffee, Cake and Conversations 2-4pm. 3rd Sat. Of the month. No agenda. No counseling. No judgment. Just opportunity to share and ask questions. With Rev. Robin G. White & Rev. Amy Zehe. 3023 Proctor Rd., Sarasota, UnityofSarasota.org. Sound Healing Meditation with Ed Russell - 5pm, 1st Saturday of every month. Sound bowls have a centuries-old tradition throughout Asia to awaken and refresh those in sacred spaces. You will feel the vibrations move throughout your body, allowing conscious and unconscious information to come to you. $20. Book at WildGingerApothecary.com Wild Ginger Apothecary 6557 Superior Avenue Sarasota, 941-312-5630.

APOTHECARY

WILD GINGER APOTHECARY

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

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

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.

ENERGY HEALING HEALING ROOMBLUE LIGHT ENERGY HEALING

HEALING ROOM, ENERGY HEALING, BIOFEEDBACK STRESS MANAGEMENT, PEMF Treatments to balance over a thousand conditions! Infrared Inversion, Sound Immersion with the Singing Bowls  718-791-3797 • PureFieldForce@gmail.com

Energy Healing helps the body with a long list of conditions, aches, pains and imbalances. Biofeedback Scanning locates the imbalances and it also corrects them. PEMF (Pulsed Magnetic Field Therapy) re-energizes damaged cells, it is a powerful tool to MANAGE PAIN! 941-586-9539, Facebook.com/CreateBalanceandHealing

ENERGY HEALING RESONANCE HOLISTIC WELLNESS 3148 Southgate Circle, Suite 8, Sarasota 941-312-4334 ResonanceSRQ.com

37 years of combined experience in Holistic Wellness. Specializing in Research-Based Energy modalities, comprehensive sessions & focalized services, using FDA approved devices. 20 modalities to choose. PEMF, VibroAcoustics, Voice Analysis, Scalar Wave Therapy, Brainwave Entrainment, etc.

February 2022

HEALING SESSIONS

FELDENKRAIS METHOD® 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.

FENG SHUI CREATETHEFEELING.COM

These are profound healings; designed for those ready for their inner Light-Body activations or for anyone experiencing physical issues such as pain, trauma or debilitation. As an expert in Sacred Geometry Linda is able to detect & clear the Karmic Causes of disease, degeneration & aging. This deletion of karma reaches the memory of the cell triggering a Benevolent soothing effect to all biological processes. Linda’s Healing Path began in 1992 after the 1st-Phase Mass-Awakening of 1989.

SENIOR CAREGIVER PRIVATE ASSISTANT PROPERTY MANAGER

The Feng Shui School of Chicago & Florida is recognized as a Gold Level School, the highest standard established by the International Feng Shui Guild. Basic classes through Professional Certified Consultant Training Programs are taught. Classes are based on the front door of the space with a combination of Virtual and In Person Classes. Laurie was Certified as a Feng Shui Consultant in 2001 and is a student of Grand Master Professor Thomas Lin Yun.

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.

Sarasota/Manatee Edition

Linda Energy Healings. Karmic Clearings. Toxicity Sweeps. 941-564-7881 Platinumray@ProtonMail.com PhotonicQuantumHealing.com

HOLISTIC SENIOR CARE

Laurie Pawli, Director, Certified Red Ribbon Consultant TheFengShuiSchoolOfChicago.com TheFengShuiSchoolOfFlorida.com CreateTheFeeling.com 630-279-8870

UPPER DIMENSIONAL MEDICAL INTUITIVE, QUANTUM HEALER

Linda Holistic Care & Nutrition - Home Health Aide - Advanced Computer Knowledge 941-877-0558 - ElderlyCare111@gmail.com PhotonicQuantumHealing.com/home Caregiver-Companion with impeccable work ethics & over 20 yrs experience. Linda’s expertise is in the Holistic Field but she can accommodate any lifestyle, culture or condition. She also specializes in Dementia & the many debilitations that afflict our beloved Elders. If you are looking for a kind, intelligent, honorable person to have invigorating conversations (or peaceful quiet) DELICIOUS MEALS & the best care - look no further. As a Private Assistant her meticulous work is truly exemplary.

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

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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, 7537297 • HolisticForPets.com Specializing in Hypo-allergenic Foods, Frozen Natural Raw Foods, Herbal & Homeopathic Remedies, Detergent & Soap Free Shampoo, Natural Flee Preventatives Skin Care Products, Healthy treats, Toys and gifts.

NEUROFEEDBACK THE BRAIN WAVE CENTER

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

We offer Brain Mapping, Neurofeedback Training, Psychological & Behavioral Testing and Therapy Services. Non-invasive relief for anxiety, depression, ADHD Trauma and more. Free consultations.

ORGANIC SALON HAIR & EARTH ORGANIC SALON 200 Central Ave, Suite 18, Sarasota 941-284-9563 HairandEarth.SalonsByJC.com

Erinn offers Sarasota excellence in conscious haircare. Cuts, color, highlights, smoothing treatments and more. Metaphysical gifts too! Kevin Murphy color line as well as retail products available. Comfortable, private space for calm, creative collaboration. Call or text Erinn Earth for an appointment or consultation. Or schedule online at: HairandEarth.SalonsByJC.com

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

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

Medical Breakthrough Technology! Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Specialist, Dr.David Cifra,DC. Advanced procedure for patients who have back and neck pain and want to avoid narcotics, epidural injections, and unnecessary surgeries. Over 90% effective. No pain, No drugs, No surgery, NO Injections. Call today 941358-2224. FREE CONSULTATION.

PSYCHIC READERS SKYE SAMUEL READINGS

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

Fourth-generation Psychic Intuitive Tarot Reader, Skye Samuel, is now available full time for readings Tuesday-Saturday at metaphysical and health boutique, Wild Ginger Apothecary. Skye has over 35 years’ experience and specializes in direct question answering for all matters of love, health, money, and life. In-person, virtual video or phone available. Book online or drop-in. Tues - Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am4pm.

PET SUPPLIES HOLISTIC FOR PETS

5411 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota 941-378-4367 5770 Ranch Lake Blvd. East Bradenton, 7537297 HolisticForPets.com

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

SHAMANIC PRACTICES SPIRITUAL COUNSELOR, SHAMANIC AND REIKI PRACTICES

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

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

SPA AND WELLNESS SPA EXPERIENCE SIESTA KEY 5700 Midnight Pass Road Suite 4B 941- 350-7495 SpaExperienceSiestaKey.com

Newly relocated and remodeled day spa Formerly Massage Experience Siesta Key proudly offers an array of healing and pampering services. A sampling of our offerings include specialty anti-aging facials, facial sculpting, pampering, therapeutic massage medical massage, acupuncture, cupping and now featuring two couples rooms catering to small groups and wedding parties.Owner Connie Lewis has over 25 years of experience in the Spa industry and welcomes you to her new Spa conveniently located next to the public beach on Siesta Key.

SPIRITUAL CENTERS 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 June Drennon, CCT 2008

JuneDrennon@TampaBayThermography.com

727-729-2711 FloridaMedicalThermography.com

JuneDrennon@FloridaMedicalThermography.com

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

classifieds HOUSECLEANING. Enjoy your free time and let us do what we do best: Housecleaning to your healthy satisfaction. Call Paula for a free estimate 941-320-4052. ADVANCED CLINICAL HYPNOTHERAPY. Advanced Clinical Heart-Centered Hypnotherapy is available in Sarasota. Specializing in healing trauma and coping with life transitions. La-Alza.com. ORGANIZING AND DECLUTTERING. Personal Assisting, Errands, Appointments, and more. Let Me Help lower your stress and simplify your life. Call Amy 941-216-7467. LetAmyHelp.com PRIVATE CHEF. Former restaurant owner will prep and cook your healthy meals in your home. I specialize in gluten free delicious meals, vegan and healthy food. Start off the New Year with healthy meals prepped 3, 5 or 7 days a week. I offer juice cleanses and I can do the shopping too. Feel free to email or call me with any questions, 941-275-1727, MarysMyChef@gmail.com.

coming in the march issue

Food & Nutrition

YOGA

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

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

February 2022

In Partnership with Unify

Producers of the Largest Global Meditations

UNIFY has facilitated collective meditations with millions of people at the same time. We invite you to raise our collective energy to reveal the divine light hidden within us.

We will use a scientifically proven power-breathing practice that is super precise, focused and can be mastered easily.

The great seers and yogis of all ages, have pointed towards a time when we will reach critical mass in consciousness. NOW, with the power of the Internet to connect us, it is time to bring this vision into reality, for us all.

Please join us on 2-22-22 For an event the Iikes of which has never been done before. A sincere plea for all people to turn towards the light on this day... To register visit:

February 2022 Natural Awakenings Sarasota

Articles inside

BREATHE POWERFULLY ON 2-22-22

TRULY MAKING LOVE

LIVING IN THE FREQUENCY OF LOVE

WHAT’S THE PROBLEM, DR. KORMAN?

THE HEART-MIND CONNECTION

FASCIA AND GUT HEALTH

DAVID PERLMUTTER

FEBRUARY IS AMERICAN HEART MONTH