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contents Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

32 NATURAL WAYS TO

CLEANSE BODY & MIND

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Take Toxins Out of Your Life

by Meredith Montgomery

36 FOUR REASONS

TO BREAK A SWEAT

The Fast Path to Flushing Toxins

by Deanna Minich

38 ENLIGHTENING IDEAS ABOUT MONEY Think Independence, Intimacy, Integrity

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by April Thompson

40 EATING VEGAN ON THE ROAD

Clever Ways to Eat Healthy Anywhere

by Judith Fertig

42 MARIA RODALE

HELPS ORGANIC FARMERS SUCCEED

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by Randy Kambic

44 AN AWESOME ANTIDOTE TO POLARIZATION

by Kirk J. Schneider

46 FUN WAYS TO GET

OUTSIDE THIS SUMMER Be a Kid Again With Your Own Family

by Sandra Murphy

48 THE DARK

SIDE OF SUMMER

by Rene Ng (AP, L.Ac)

50 DOGS NEED DETOXING TOO 10 Ways to Detox Your Dog

by Patricia Jordan

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16 11 newsbriefs 16 healthbriefs 19 ecotip 20 globalbriefs 36 fitbody 19 38 healingways 40 consciouseating 42 wisewords 44 inspiration 46 healthykids 50 naturalpet 60 calendar 63 classifieds 20 68 resourceguide advertising & submissions HOW TO ADVERTISE To advertise with Natural Awakenings or request a media kit, please contact us at 941-564-0885 or email Publisher@ nasrq.com. Deadline for ads: the 15th of the month.

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ummer is a time of year that we predominately spend outside in nature, but the seasonal heat and humidity can often leave our bodies feeling both sluggish and depleted. That’s why the latest issue of Natural Awakenings is all about holistic methods of detoxification to revitalize our energy, so we can maximize that summer fun!

First, be sure to check out this month’s feature article on “Natural Detox Options” which delves into the various elements that center around a consistent lifestyle of detoxification to maintain whole-body wellness. From organic produce and microgreens to herbs and spices to hydration and gentle cleanses to spiritual practices and creative expression to stress relief and physical exertion, this article is packed with ideas to help jump-start your own sustainable detox regimen.

Speaking of exercise, our “Break a Sweat to Detox” article is another great resource for learning how to flush toxins from your system through a high-energy, rejuvenating workout routine. In addition, part of keeping your body detoxified on a regular basis means fueling those summertime activities with nutrient-dense foods that are gentle on your digestive system. This month’s “Conscious Eating” article offers suggestions for being “Vegan on the Road,” with convenient and wholesome plant-based options for the whole family––even while on vacation!

Finally, let’s not forger about our four-legged family members. That’s right, detoxification is safe for animals too, and our “Heavy Metal Dog Detox” article explains how feeding your pets clean produce and meats, enzymes, prebiotics and probiotics, as well as finding a local naturopathic veterinarian, can enhance––or perhaps even extend––their quality of life.

That’s just a glimpse of all the insight you’ll find in this issue, and I can’t wait for you to start reading. As always, feel free to send comments, questions or general feedback to Publisher@NASRQ.com. Here’s to another month of fun in the sun!

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newsbriefs Be Balanced, Be Agile: Maintain & Regain Your Agility

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s a holistic practitioner, you’re most likely a “one-person shop.” You’re providing the services and products your business offers to clients and customers, but you also have to perform all the back-off functions needed to manifest and grow a thriving business.

In today’s digital business environment, you also need to connect online with current customers and future clients.

Facebook recently made some changes to how the owners of business “fan pages” can communicate with people through the Facebook Messenger service. Messenger is a freestanding smartphone app used by more than a billion people worldwide.

With so many of us suffering e-mail overload, it’s a powerful tool for directly reaching clients and potential customers.

So here’s the primary Facebook change that’s going to make it easier for you, the holistic entrepreneur, to engage with people. Businesses can create an automated messaging system that responds to anyone who comments on posts to your Facebook page.

This opens huge possibilities for any business owner!

Maintaining a powerful presence on Facebook and other social media outlets is called “attraction marketing,” and it attracts clients and customers, without being a pushy salesperson. To learn how your practice can benefit from hands-free communication and engagement with visitors to your Facebook pages, Up Marketing Strategies can help.

For more information, call 941-3157627, email BSklodowski@gmail.com or visit UpMarketingStrategies.com.

ave you heard the phrase “sitting is the new smoking?”

Basically, this means the average person’s body is immobile for unhealthy lengths of time. A static person or position doesn’t allow for change. This sedentary lifestyle can limit range-of-motion and elevate the risk of injury.

Would you or someone you know like to become more physically agile and dynamic? Perhaps you want to get down on the floor and play with your grandchildren, but your body feels too stiff to perform the movement.

“Regaining and Maintaining Lifelong Agility” is a weekend seminar from July 28–July 30, at Ionie’s in Sarasota. “Touch to Inform” seminars use concepts from the Feldenkrais Method® to enhance a professional’s ability to help themselves and others.

Learn to sense yourself in space. Discover how to bend and move in a safe, supportive way. This process is not focused on the muscles getting stronger but rather creating a new “image for the action.” This new image excites the “right synergy of muscles” to perform the action in an easier, more efficient and pain-free way.

Location: 1241 Fruitville Rd., Sarasota. Bonnie Kissam, M.A., Feldenkrais Practitioner® is the creator of Touch to Inform seminars. Touch to Inform certificate program offers CEs for LMTs. For more information, call 941-587-4535, visit FeldenkraisInSarasota.com or “like” Facebook.com/FeldenkraisInSarasota.

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aturalAwakeningsSingles.com, used

by Natural Awakenings readers to meet conscious soul mates, twin flames, life partners and friends since 2013 in partnership with the Conscious Dating Network, has been upgraded with a new contemporary layout suited to all platforms and devices, including smartphones and tablets. The site also features a dynamic search function so members can edit and view search results on the same page in real time, plus the ability to save and edit favorite searches more easily.

Other new developments include Match Questions, providing a more indepth way of determining compatibility that replaces the Compatibility Test and Sexual IQ. There are eight categories—Dating, Eco-Consciousness, Spirituality, Lifestyle & Personality, Sexuality, Diet & Exercise, Ethics and Just for Fun—with many pertinent multiple-choice questions. Members answer for themselves and also select which answers are “acceptable” to them relating to a potential partner’s answers. Match percentages between members are calculated via an algorithm and displayed on profiles.

Some of the answers are humorous and entertaining which makes answering the questions more fun, and members can express themselves more deeply with the optional personal comments to go along with each answer. Upcoming new features will include live video chats, a “stealth” profile viewing mode option and a classified ad section. natural awakenings

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newsbriefs Revitalize Your Energy Class

Qigong Personal Training at 360 Wellness

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hose dog days of summer can take a definite toll on our energy levels.

It’s not unusual to feel tired, run-down and sluggish toward the end of summer.

The Spleen Organ Function Energy is a key harmonizer for sustained vitality of spirit, mind and body.

Learn about “all things spleen” in a fun Jin Shin Jyutsu self-help playshop on July 29, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Widely known more than 3,000 years ago, Jin Shin Jyutsu was dramatically revived by Japanese Master Jiro Murai in 1912 after he cleared himself of a “terminal” illness. A unique healing art, Jin Shin Jyutsu enhances the awareness of the body-mind-spirit connection and provides tools to maintain and restore the harmonious flow of life energy.

The spleen is key to physical, mental, emotional vitality as well as the immune system, breast wellness, and so much more. Get to know more about yourself and your body’s innate healing wisdom. Discover how to support your spleen function energy with easy-to-use hands-on energy harmonizing sequences.

This class is taught by Michelle Giambra, LMT, Certified Jin Shin Jyutsu Self-Help Instructor and Practitioner.

Giambra has nearly 20 years of experience with Jin Shin Jyutsu, providing personal energy harmonizing sessions and teaching self-care classes.

Space is limited for this “Revitalize Your Energy” Playshop. To secure your space, payment must be received

by July 26. Early bird discount if you pay by July 21.

any people are starting to become aware of the life enhancement potential of Qigong, an ancient art of mind, body and energy. Just as yoga was once an unfamiliar term, Qigong is still finding its way into the mainstream consciousness of the Western world. However, its roots in Chinese medicine and culture date back several thousand years.

Qigong utilizes posture, breath, mental focus and meditative movement to open and fill energy meridians throughout the body. It can be used as a stand-alone healing modality or as a path to personal growth. In fact, the benefits of Qigong training are too numerous to list because its effects touch every aspect of human life.

Where once the secrets of this art were heavily guarded, now the path to self-mastery through Qigong training has never been more open. Acupuncturist and Qigong Practitioner Sean Leonard at 360 Degree Wellness is currently offering personal, one-on-one training in this powerful art.

Potential participants are encouraged to schedule a free telephone consult to discuss their personal goals and challenges. A course of individualized training can then be created to match the specific needs of each client.

Whether the goal is pain relief, freedom from emotional stress, personal development, or increased strength and balance, there is a course for everyone. With over 20 years’ experience in Qigong, Chinese Medicine and Kung Fu, Leonard brings a depth to the training which is rarely seen.

Location: 810 Central Ave., Sarasota. For more information, call 941-228-2972, email Michelle@SuncoastJSJ.com or visit SuncoastJSJ.com.

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Healing Elective Program at Sarasota Center of Light

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arasota Center of Light maintains an ongoing Vibrational Healing Certification Program as part of its education curriculum.

This year’s electives have been included in the schedule.

In July, there will be three unique electives being offered: Vortex Healing, Sound Healing, and Healing with Dolphins and Whales.

All three classes will be taught by Rev. Cyndy Mayer, and will be held at Sarasota Center of Light in the Flexer Healing Chapel on Tuesday evenings, 7:30–9 p.m. On July 11, explore the magic of the vortex and its relationship to healing. On July 18, explore the language of love and learn how dolphins and whales have come to teach us connection with Higher Intelligence. Then, on July 25, come enjoy an evening of sound and its healing qualities.

These are just a few of the electives offered through the Vibrational Healing Program at Sarasota Center of Light. Join us for these and other classes, workshops, events, mediums and musical events scheduled ongoing throughout the year.

Pearl Cream by Dr. Anna Anti-Aging Seminar

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n July 20, 1 p.m., Dr. Anna Baker, D.O.M., will give a seminar on Pearl Cream

by Dr. Anna, her revolutionary anti-aging serum made from real pearls and Chinese herbs without any preservatives.

Pearls contain amino acids that retighten muscles and slowly return the face to its younger look with daily use.

Preservatives destroy the pearl amino acid muscle tightening action, so Pearl Cream by Dr. Anna is the only pearl cream on the market that gives these results.

Dr. Anna will show photographed results on people of all different ages. Pearl Cream by Dr. Anna is also available as a muscle-tightening body lotion, men’s anti-aging line and sports performance line.

Location: 2721 Mall Dr., Sarasota. Hours: Monday– Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 941-921-2662 or visit PearlCreamByDrAnna.com.

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newsbriefs 10 Year Anniversary of Anchoring Light Meditations

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ince July 16, 2007, The Anchoring Light Meditation has met every Monday evening continuously for 10 years at the request of the Celestial Realms of Light. The Anchoring Light Meditation has been a gathering point for lightworkers and planetary world servers to come together and assist consciously in the ascension of our planet and all her life. By serving as “Anchors of Light” to our planet, we are cocreating the higher world vision for our Earth Mother and beyond.

On July 17, 6:30 p.m., the Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light will host special presentations from community leaders and insights on the history and backstory of the Anchoring Light Meditation. Following these presentations, Rev. Dr. Sharon-Elizabeth James will channel the Anchoring Light Meditation, then a social gathering with light refreshments will be offered afterward. Love offerings are accepted.

Location: 5041 Ringwood Meadow, Bldg. G-2, Sarasota. For more information, call 941-371-9333 or visit CCOSL.com.

Optimal Wellness Center Joins SRQDC

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r. Bill Maecker, DC, welcomes Rick Jahn, DOM, and Optimal Wellness Center. Jahn brings over 15 years of experience in Chinese medicine and functional nutrition to SRQDC. Chinese medicine and acupuncture doesn’t have to be expensive. In order to make it accessible to everyone, we offer community style acupuncture for only $20–$30 per treatment. In addition, we offer functional nutrition to help you discover the right supplement plan that is optimal for your body.

Most vitamins on the market are made from chemicals and are not made from food. Taking the right supplements can slow aging, increase energy levels, and improve digestion, mood, sleep and cognition. Taking too many or the wrong type of supplement is a waste of money, but can actually inhibit your health.

Jahn will perform community style acupuncture on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2–6 p.m. No appointment necessary. Functional nutrition and individualized supplement plans are offered by appointment. We look forward to seeing you soon and serving our local community.

Location: 7725 Holiday Dr., Sarasota. For more information, call 941-412-5060.

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n July 25 and 27, 2–6 p.m., join SRQDC for a celebration for our new service as we welcome Rick Jahn, DOM, and Optimal Wellness Center. Jahn will be performing community style acupuncture treatments at no charge.

Treatments will be offered on a donation basis as a special promotion for Karma Day and our Grand Opening. We look forward to seeing you soon and serving our local community.

Location: 7725 Holiday Dr., Sarasota. For more information, call 941-412-5060.

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Dr. Anna Baker Presents Acupuncture Facelift and Necklift Seminar

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n July 19, 2 p.m., Anna Baker, DOM and founder of Faces by Dr. Anna, will present a seminar on her muscle-tightening acupuncture facelift and necklift procedure.

She will show pictures from her database of over 500 patients and discussing details of the procedure.

She will also highlight how her procedure can retighten surgical facelifts that have drooped and correct problems experienced with Botox and fillers.

A nationally board-certified Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Dr. Anna has been practicing in Sarasota since 1998. She has developed her specialty in a muscle-tightening acupuncture face and necklift, without any needles used on the face. Up to three treatments can be done in one day with a 10-treatment minimum.

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

For seminar reservations or to schedule a free consultation, call 941-924-2723. For more information, visit FacesByDrAnna.com.

Local Organic Sleep Retailer Celebrates One-Year Anniversary

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uly marks the one-year anniversary of Sleep Organics in Sarasota, and we are celebrating all month long. Join us for a free sleep consultation to learn about the importance of a sleep environment without toxic chemicals and learn ways you can reduce aches, pains and other nighttime discomforts with the right mattress or bedding.

Throughout the month of July, not only are we planting additional trees through American Forests with every mattress purchase, but every customer this month will be entered to win a set of luxury organic cotton sheets ($275 value). Plus, during the Fourth of July weekend, save up to $450 on select Organicpedic mattresses and 15% off accessories or receive two free organic pillows with the purchase of any Savvy Rest mattress. Join us in celebrating healthy, non-toxic, comfortable sleep!

Location: 650 Central Avenue Suite 5, Sarasota. Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., or by appointment. For more information, call 941-3125906 or visit Sleep-Organics.com.

Nurture Your Spirit, Mind & Body Class

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urture Your Spirit, Mind & Body” is the third in the five-part series of self-help classes to help you thrive through the seasons. The natural rhythms and energy flow patterns in our bodies relate with the annual cycle of the seasons. Learn how to maintain a harmonious flow through each season.

Each class focuses on the energy pathways in the body, the attitude, the element and more associated with the season. Enhance your self-awareness, gain personal insights and take home tools that you can use everyday for your well-being. Attend as many classes in the series that you wish.

Late summer relates to the stomach and spleen organ function energy pathways and the element of earth. This depth of energy is about manifesting in your body in this world. As such, it relates to the age range from birth to 15 years and the development of a healthy self-esteem. Learn how to nurture your inner child, aid digestion and so much more.

This class is taught by Michelle Giambra, LMT, Certified Jin Shin Jyutsu SelfHelp Instructor and Practitioner. Giambra has nearly 20 years of experience with Jin Shin Jyutsu, providing personal energy harmonizing sessions and teaching selfcare classes.

The “Nurture Your Spirit, Mind & Body” class takes place on July 22, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Space is limited. To secure your space, payment must be received by July 19. Early Bird discount if you pay by July 14.

Location: 810 Central Ave., Sarasota. For more information, call 941-228-2972, email Michelle@SuncoastJSJ.com or visit SuncoastJSJ.com.

Book Launch for Jeff and Pam Terrell’s On the Path of Love

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o you feel that circumstances happen for a reason— perhaps missing a bus by mere seconds or bumping into a stranger and noticing how familiar they seem? When and where do life-changing events occur? Jeff and Pam Terrell learned they can happen anytime, anywhere.

At a spiritual seminar in October 2013, these authors experienced one of those amazing events. The personal inner message received altered the course of their lives, challenging everything they thought was possible. In their new book On the Path of Love: How to Recognize Divine Guidance in Your Life, you can travel along their magical journey, spanning hundreds of years to learn about the deeper meaning of life and divine love.

By learning to pay attention to inner guidance, waking and sleeping dreams, intuition, and past life experiences, they were led to physical healing, enlightenment, inner peace and the knowledge of their purpose. Together, they share techniques to help you recognize this divine guidance in your life.

Join them in celebrating the official launch of their book on July 22, 5–7 p.m., at Wild Ginger Apothecary’s Studio & Lounge. At this special event, you will be among the first to purchase a copy, have it signed by the authors, learn about their spiritual insights, participate in a Q&A session and enjoy light refreshments.

Location: 6553 Superior Ave., Sarasota. For more information, email Hello@JeffAndPamTerrell.com or visit JeffAndPamTerrell.com.

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Give your Skin a “Drink” at Heart and Sole Organics

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ife Balance with Heidi, LLC, offers a unique use of combined energy modalities that enables her, either from a distance or in person, to deliver pain-free results for people of all ages as well as animals. Repressed anxiety, stress and other emotions can lead to blockages, pain and illness, but with Location: 1435 S Osprey Ave., Suite 200, Sarasota. For more information, her powerful intuitive technique, Heidi call 941-228- 9724, email Cindy@HeartAndSoleOrganics.com or visit balances the energy in your body, finds HeartAndSoleOrganics.com. blockages and deletes your pain in a matter of minutes.

Her clients have experienced profound relief and even healing from arthritis, shoulder and back, stiff joints, carpel tunnel syndrome, blood clots, tumors and emotional trauma.

Experience this technique and feel the esearchers in Milan, Italy, have found that individuals wholesomeness in every cell of your with Type 1 diabetes display a unique inflammatory body. Retrieve your youthfulness and signature and microbiome in their digestive tract. The innate strength. Every energy session study examined biopsies from 54 patients that underwent is unique and individual. Book your endoscopies at the city’s San Raffaele Hospital between sessions over the phone or in person.

2009 and 2015. The samples came from each patient’s You will find each session to be duodenum, the upper part of the small intestine, and alinformative, relaxing and beneficial to lowed scientists to directly assess the bacteria in the digesyour quality of life. Heidi is a certified tive tract, rather than relying on stool samples. energy integrator, Reiki master, speaker, The results of the samples were compared to gut bacbusiness consultant and life coach. She teria from a control group of healthy individuals without was born and raised in Germany.

Type 1 diabetes and others with celiac disease. Research ers found that the diabetes group showed more signs of gut inflammation than the Cost: $75/30 minutes (private session, other groups, and it was linked to 10 specific genes, also marking them as having couples can share the session). $30 a unique combination of bacteria. per person/one hour (small group

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Balance Your Life and Find Inner Peace

uring the hot summer months, it’s important to hydrate with good quality water and moderate your caffeine or alcohol intake. Eating a diet of organic fruits and vegetables, specifically those with a high water content, is also crucial for good health.

Your skin is the body’s largest organ, and is composed of about 70% water. When the body is dehydrated, the skin becomes dull, lacking elasticity and firmness. Drinking adequate amounts of water has a positive effect on skin health and improves functioning throughout the entire body.

The outermost surface of the skin serves as protection, allowing the body to retain water and prevent pathogens from entering. Harsh cleansers, soaps and detergents with drying or damaging chemicals will upset the skin barrier function, throwing its slightly acidic pH off-balance. This causes inflammation, dermatitis and atopic skin conditions to develop. It’s equally important to apply an SPF mineral sunscreen and minimize sun exposure to avoid the damaging effects of UV rays.

Cindy Heard, owner of Heart and Sole Organics and Licensed Esthetician, Massage Therapist and Certified Reflexologist, can help you maintain beautiful skin from the inside out. Experience an introductory 75-minute Hydrating Elixir Facial for $85, regularly priced at $110. This treatment hydrates, firms, plumps, and vitalizes the skin for a smooth and glowing complexion. Also, first time clients can take $15 off any regular priced one-hour service of equal or greater value.

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Tart Cherry Aids Runner Performance

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study of distance runners by Texas A&M University, in College Station, determined that short-term supplementation of dried tart cherry powder improved running times, decreased inflammation and increased muscle metabolism and immunity.

The researchers divided 27 endurancetrained young adult athletes into two groups.

Eleven participants were given a daily powdered tart cherry supplement for 10 days, and 16 were given a rice flour placebo. All completed a half-marathon near the end of the 10-day trial.

The researchers tested fasting blood samples and a quadriceps muscle soreness rating prior to the run, 60 minutes after the run and 24 and 48 hours post-run.

The tart cherry group reported 13 percent faster average running times, as well as significantly lower inflammatory markers. They also reported 34 percent lower quadriceps soreness prior to the run. Tart cherry supplementation also increased immunity and resulted in better muscle metabolism.

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Researchers split 173 healthy adults with mild seasonal allergies into two groups during the height of the spring allergy season. The first group was given the probiotic combination, while the other group received a placebo. The subjects filled out a weekly online survey for eight weeks about their allergy symptoms and discomfort levels.

The probiotic combination resulted in fewer allergyrelated nasal symptoms plus quality-of-life improvements.

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The babies were divided into three groups; each visited the clinic twice a week for two weeks. One group received “gold standard” care plus five minutes of minimal acupuncture, one group received standard care plus five minutes of acupuncture and one group received standard care only.

After two weeks, both acupuncture groups showed a reduction in crying time by the second week and at a later follow-up. More babies dropped to less than three hours of crying per day in the acupuncture groups than the control group, removing them from the colic category altogether. No adverse effects were recorded.

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Garden Clubs Help Beautify Roads Displays of flowers populating highway meridians, road embankments and adjacent green spaces are often due to the efforts of garden clubs working with state departments of transportation (DOT). Some of these pioneers also inspire other clubs to pursue similar collaborations, often with public support.

“The people of Texas have joined wholeheartedly in what Lady Bird Johnson started,” says Linda Love, roadside beautification chairperson of the Texas Garden Clubs, Inc. (TexasGardenClubs.org), headquartered in Fort Worth. Their committee recognizes planting projects on state and county highways assisted by 320 local clubs encompassing about 10,000 members.

She points to particularly attractive areas along highways 75 in Richardson, plus highways 45 and 35 extending south of Dallas, where concentrations of blue bonnets “look like lakes,” says Love. Other planted native flower patches include Indian paintbrush and gaillardia. She notes that the state prohibits mowing of blue bonnets until after they’ve bloomed and dropped their seeds; picking rules preserve their beauty.

Gail Hill, chair of The Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc.’s (ffgc.org) roadside beautification committee, based in Winter Park, reports the Ella P. Wood Paths of Sunshine Award Program that partners with the Florida Wildflower Foundation (FlaWildflowers.org) recognizes the efforts of state DOT maintenance crews in establishing and maintaining roadside wildflowers. “The department has run a strong program for decades,” she says.

Local clubs are encouraged to petition elected officials for new resolutions to develop roadside wildflower projects. “About half of Florida’s counties have passed resolutions, including most recently, Santa Rosa and Escambia counties,” says Hill.

This year, the Raleigh-based The Garden Club of North Carolina, Inc. (GardenClubOfNC.org), with more than 200 chapters, is working with the state DOT to commemorate the centennial of America’s entry into World War I by planting red poppies and bachelor buttons. Roadside Development Chairperson Pat Cashwell reports that about 1,500 acres of wildflowers, including cosmos, are planted annually on state and county highways each summer and fall, largely funded by the sale of special license plates, with awards to highway department crews. “We get letters from people after they drive through the state commenting on the floral beauty,” she enthuses.

Many garden clubs also establish flowers in parks, schoolyards, church properties and other public locations.

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Neonic Pesticides Again Linked to Decline A study in the journal Nature Communications examined wild bee populations relative to the use of controversial neonic (neonicotinoid) pesticides from 1994 to 2011, and discovered that extinction rates paralleled their use on plants throughout the country.

The 34 species analyzed experienced a 10 percent population drop across the board, with five of the species seeing a decrease of 20 percent or more, and the most-impacted group declining by 30 percent.

Researchers say this indicates that up to half of the population decline could be attributed to the use of neonics.

“It contributes, but there is a bigger picture,” says Jeffrey Pettis, an entomologist at the U.S. Department of Agriculture Beltsville Bee Laboratory, in Maryland. Other factors are thought to include parasites such as varroa mites and nosema fungus (a bacterial disease known as foulbrood) plus viruses, drought and loss of habitat.

Meanwhile, the Friends of the Earth (FOE) environmental group has launched a petition calling on the Ace and True Value hardware companies to follow Lowe’s and Home Depot’s example of phasing out the pesticides. FOE says, “If these garden retailers don’t act fast, they’ll lose customers. A new poll shows that 66 percent of Americans prefer to shop at Lowe’s and Home Depot because they’ve committed to stop selling bee-killing pesticides.”

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Food Grows Without Soil or Groundwater

Proponents of GMO (genetically modified) food may argue that the technique is necessary because the world is running out of resources.

However, agricultural startup Sundrop Farms, with offices in the UK and Australia, has developed high-tech greenhouse facilities that apply solutions to grow crops with less reliance on finite natural resources than conventional greenhouse production.

In 2010, Sundrop Farms opened a pilot facility in Port Augusta, South Australia, that is combining seawater and sunlight to grow food in the middle of the desert, unaffected by climate change, biotech land grabs, drought, floods and pestilence. They are using coconut husks, 23,000 mirrors to reflect solar power and desalinated seawater on a hydroponic farm of just under 50 acres to grow 17,000 metric tons of non-GMO food every year.

Built at a reported cost of $200 million, the facility has a year-round growing season. In winter, its greenhouse operates with the help of 39 megawatts of clean energy from solar power. Coles Supermarkets has signed a 10-year contract for the exclusive right to sell the company’s produce.

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Endangered Species Protection Act May Go Extinct The federal Endangered Species Act (ESA), passed in 1973, strengthened earlier federal protections for animals that had been nearly wiped out by humans. The act faces opposition from those that believe it both unfairly protects animals that poach livestock and restricts land use.

At a recent hearing titled Modernizing the Endangered Species Act, Republican Senator John Barrasso of Wyoming, head of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, said the ESA is not working anymore. Natural Resources Committee Chairman Republican Congressman Rob Bishop of Utah opines that the act has never been used for the rehabilitation of species and instead has been controlling the land, saying, “It has been hijacked.”

Yet Daniel M. Ashe, president and chief executive of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, says, “The Endangered Species Act is the world’s ‘gold standard’ for conservation and protection of animals.”

According to many experts, the world’s flora and fauna are experiencing a global extinction crisis caused by human activity, but we have also learned how to protect species and help them recover. Eight species that would probably have disappeared already were it not for the ESA include the black-footed ferret, humpback whale, bald eagle, American alligator, grizzly bear, Florida manatee, California condor and gray wolf.

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GMO Studies Compromised by Conflicts of Interest An article published by the journal PLOS One reflects the opinion of researchers affiliated with France’s National Institute for Agricultural Research that a large portion of studies on genetically modified (GM/GMO) crops are rife with conflicts of interest. They state that many have been tainted because someone that worked on a study was also an employee of a company producing them. The study investigated direct financial conflicts of interest, but not other factors such as authors being members of advisory boards, co-holders of patents or consultants to GM companies.

Out of 579 published studies analyzed, some 40 percent showed a possible conflict of interest. The authors noted that the suspect studies had a much higher likelihood of presenting a favorable outcome for GMOs compared to others. The majority of these studies (404) were American; 83 were Chinese.

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After decades of strong growth, bottled water consumption has outpaced carbonated soft drinks to become the largest beverage category by volume in the United States. Michael Bellas, chairman and chief executive at Beverage Marketing Corp. says, “When Perrier first entered the country in the 1970s, few would have predicted the heights to which bottled water would eventually climb.”

In 2015, U.S. bottled water consumption totaled 39.3 gallons per capita, while carbonated soft drinks fell to 38.5 gallons. Bad publicity about the health effects of sugary beverages is at the root of the trend, with some states considering making them off-limits to food stamp purchasers and cities voting for soda taxes to combat diet-related diseases like obesity and diabetes.

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Animals that Are No More Every year, more species reach the brink of extinction and only inhabit the annals of natural history. Species that have officially disappeared forever as of 2016 include the Bramble Cay melomys, Nulllarbor dwarf bettong, Capricorn rabbit-rat, Pinta Island tortoise, western black rhinoceros, Rabb’s fringe-limbed treefrog, San Cristóbal vermilion flycatcher and Formosan clouded leopard.

These are just a handful of the animals threatened and wiped out annually.

Thirteen bird species alone were confirmed as extinct in 2016, mostly due to invasive predators. More of these animals are bound to die off unless humans make a concerted effort to preserve them.

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The brainchild of engineer John Kellett, who gained the support of the Water Partnership of Baltimore, a nonprofit that supports environmental legislation, the inventions are designed to make the area a green, safe and friendly destination for people and marine life.

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The garden is a powerful symbol of Obama’s effort to promote healthy eating and lifestyles for America’s children. During an eight-year span, she added beehives, a compost system and a pollinator garden to attract birds and butterflies as the garden nearly tripled in size to 2,800 square feet.

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Living with Passion in a Drama-Free Zone

by Rev. Elizabeth Thompson

ave you ever been called a “Drama Queen” or “Drama King” and feel the injustice of it all? Have you ever just wondered, “How did I get caught up in that mess again?”

Perhaps you’re currently in the front row of a drama dance you never wanted to see, but you just sigh with resignation, “Here we go again.”

This “Drama Zone” can come alive in the home, work or a social gathering. Often, it feels too late to back out when yet another friend, family member, coworker or partner urges you into an emotional landmine, you and find yourself taking cover or running away to avoid another on-

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These are all signals that you’re in the presence of a drama specialist or have cast yourself in the starring role. You can recognize a drama specialist by someone who continually takes offense, jumps to the defensive, needs to get their own way all the time or must be right at all costs. If you find that you’re regularly front-and-center for these issues taking place on a regular basis, then it’s time to declare a “DramaFree Zone.”

All of us have played on both sides of the Drama Zone game. For the drama specialist, “my way is the only way” is a clear cue. My own southern heritage has helped me spot the “Drama Queen” behavior in myself and others when a simple “bless your heart” really means something much harsher and more crude.

Being a drama specialist has little upside beyond the temporary relief of a temper tantrum that we view as justified and well deserved. Consider the costs though. This reaction shuts down real communication, erodes the trust and respect of others, and causes them to avoid interaction, not to mention a host of other consequences.

We have been witness to major drama on the global stage that carries a cast of hundreds. Closer to home, many feel isolated because of the unexpected fallout when simple dinner conversation derail into heated arguments, deadly silence or passive aggressive behavior. However, there are ways to dialogue or even disagree with love and respect.

If you find yourself becoming a drama specialist, know that it’s possible to live your truth, feelings and desires out loud without ensnaring others in your drama. No longer will you require others to agree with you or comply with your wishes in order to keep them in your life. You can learn to interact with passion, intelligence and respect. It’s possible to disagree and still maintain a stimulating dialogue.

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one is free to express their own position without penalty. We begin this simple decision with diligence. Today we can choose take into account multiple viewpoints, not just our own.

Many of us have likely wondered, “How can I stay in relationship with this person when I am always waiting for the other shoe to drop?” “How can I eliminate this need to get my way at all costs?” “If I don’t feel heard in this situation, there will be hell to pay because I need to be right no matter what!” Regardless of which side of the equation you find yourself on, there are practical steps for creating your own Drama-Free Zone.

Here are some of the types of drama specialists you might be familiar with: Victim Queen, Throw Down King, Passive Aggressive Queen, Take No Prisoners King, Covert Operator Sabotage Specialist. Of course, there are other varieties, and we can recognize, recover and resist the fray of confrontation. Today we can choose to foster respect, appreciation and trust. Today we can choose heart-centered responses which honor our own principles, while still engaging in passionate dialogue.

First, it’s important to recognize the following: • It’s not your role to fix another’s discomfort––that is called rescuing.

• It’s not your role to engage in drama to placate another––that is called enabling.

• It is not your role to judge the correctness of how another shows up––that is called projecting.

Second, when you’re caught up in the fray, avoid the following: • Stamp collecting (I’ll save up all the slights and cash in.)

• Twitting (My friends need to know how hurt I am and how bad you are.)

• Posting (I’m going to spread our private emotional mayhem on public channels.)

One final piece of advice to consider: On July 16, 12:15 p.m., I invite you to attend a workshop on creating your own DramaFree Zone, held at Unity of Sarasota.

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Detoxification A Key in Preventing Dis-Ease

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Toxins are everywhere, and you can’t avoid them, so the question is: How do we find balance?

How and what do we need in order to detox? From a prevention perspective, eliminating undesirable or unwanted substances, thoughts and energies will help to create a more positive and optimal life. The list of “stuff” we need to detox from is ever growing. At the top are these everyday items: inflammatory foods like sugar and dairy, chemicals in the water, pesticides and even the air, our perfumes and body lotions, and the list is ever growing.

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• Visit an infrared sauna to get your sweat on and your toxins out.

• Experience an ionic foot bath to increase the detoxification processes.

• Try an elimination diet to cleanse inflammatory food build-up.

• Do a coffee enema to increase your glutathione production and decrease your toxic load.

• Exercise to move your physical body and sweat those toxins out • Undergo systemic cellular detoxification––because your colon isn’t the only spot where toxins hang out.

• Take a break from fragrances––you don’t need to wear them every day.

For the Mind: • Meditation calms the mind and creates peace in chaos. Try joining a group, using guided meditation recordings or taking a mindfulness class.

• Discover your inner critic and find ways to quiet the voice.

• Pause the negative exposure––avoid watching the news or reading the paper and unsubscribe from news notifications for at least 15 days.

• Disengage from social media use for a few weeks.

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I am reminded of a Nature Cure class I took as a part of my doctoral residency program in Austin, Texas. We jumped into a fresh spring and then were wrapped in white sheets and wool blankets up to our necks. We laid directly upon a grassy knoll with our heads pointed to our personal Feng Shui Gua direction. In time and mindfulness, I seemed to become reconnected to the trees, birds, wind and sky. It was a wonderful experience––I have never felt so completely connected. I encourage you to experience the same.

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Scar Tissue and Referred Pain

by Eric Winder, DC

car tissue from surgeries and injuries can be a surprising source of pain. While some scars heal without issue, others develop restrictions that affect the connective tissue called fascia, resulting in pain nearby or referring pain to other parts of the body.

An example of this can be observed in a patient I’ll call Joan. She came to my office looking for help with sciatica that caused pain from her right buttock down to her knee, and she also experienced left knee pain that hurt whenever she climbed stairs. Examination did not show any large areas of restriction in

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her fascia, but I noticed that her intake forms mentioned a C-section surgery seven years prior.

I asked if she felt any pain at the bottom of the abdomen where the scar was, but she responded that she did not. However, when I lightly stretched the edge of the surgical scar on the right side of her abdomen, there was a sudden improvement in muscle tension and tenderness in her right hamstring and gluteal muscles.

Gentle scar tissue therapy, using light hand pressure, softened the restriction in the scar and greatly reduced her sciatica pain in just one session. Her left knee pain seemed unrelated. Additional examination

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revealed a strip of firm restriction in the left calf muscle that was tender. As soon as I pressed on this area, she exclaimed, “Oh––I pulled that calf muscle while playing tennis!” The restriction was a muscle scar from the calf strain, affecting her stability in the left knee.

Fascia release therapy to her calf muscle offered immediate improvement in the knee pain and eventually resolved with further treatment. Her sciatica also disappeared.

Pain from scar tissue is often missed because the scar itself might not hurt. Scars can cause pain by distorting the sheet-like connective tissue called fascia. This, in turn, causes muscle imbalance and joint instability which results in pain in nearby muscles and joints. Below is a chart of some common patterns of pain caused by scars.

Again, scars probably cause this type of pain due to their effect on the fibrous tissue called fascia. This tissue holds millions of nerve ending throughout the body including nerves that give the body position sense. If this feedback is distorted or altered, pain can result. Fortunately, restricted scar tissue can be treated with several hands-on methods. In more resistant cases, low level laser therapy or microcurrent therapy can help complete the scar tissue release. Once scar restriction has been treated, the scar tends to remain soft, pliable and pain-free.

We will present a program on scar tissue pain and treatment at GentleBay Chiropractic July 26. I will discuss case examples, provide a treatment demonstration and hold a Q&A session following the presentation. Attendees are invited to arrive at 6:45 p.m. for refreshments, and the program itself will take place from 7–8 p.m.

This event is located at 3131 S Tamiami Trail, #102, Sarasota. To register, call 941-957-8390. Dr. Eric Winder has been practicing chiropractic for 20 years, with a focus on fascial treatment and soft tissue therapies for the past 17 years. Dr. Winder’s practice GentleBay Chiropractic focuses on relieving pain and restoring alignment and motion through soft tissue therapies without forceful manipulation. For more information, visit GentleBay.com.

Why I Want to Bring an Ancient Form of Massage into the Modern World

by Michael Fox, LMT at Four Pillars

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was fortunate enough to be introduced to Thai massage last year at the Sarasota School of Massage Therapy, where a two-day sample of this modality was taught by Joni Masse, an incredible and beloved teacher at SSMT. I was so eager to learn this practice that I started her class before even obtaining my massage license.

After this initial exposure to Thai massage, I was hooked.

Unlike any other modality I’ve experienced, Thai massage took me to another realm of relaxation and meditation. Not only does the physical manipulation of tense muscles feel amazing, but the pure sensation of nurtured healing is lifechanging.

Traditionally, Thai massage and bodywork has been practiced religiously within Buddhist cultures over thousands of years, used for both medicinal and spiritual purposes. As Buddhism spread throughout Asia and specifically within Thailand around the third century BC, so did written and oral traditions of this sacred form of massage.

Families would practice this on each other through a display of unconditional love and kindness which is a Buddhist principal called “Metta.” Thai massage is still being used today in hospitals around Thailand. It’s an honor to learn such a historic tradition of healing and integrate it into my own massage practice right here in the Sarasota area.

What can a recipient expect during a Thai massage?

Typically, this bodywork is performed on a thick floor mat or cushion while dressed in comfortable, non-constricting clothes. The individual should enter each session with an open heart and mind.

Given its close relationship with yoga, one can expect to be assisted into yoga-like asanas (positions). Thus, preforming

Thai massage greatly increases my yoga practice as well, bringing a new light into my journey of holistic living. The beauty of Thai work is that each session will take a different path. Both the therapist and client create an intuitive flow that leads to a natural healing, specific for each person, working together to reach goals and find balance. While on the mat, both the practitioner and recipient benefit from stretching and relaxing in this meditative state.

Equipped with healing hands and feet, the tools a Thai massage therapist will require are a person’s entire body and soul. Mixing palm presses, deep (or light) thumb pressure, forearm rolls and even feet are used to direct loving energy into the person on the mat. Increased flexibility and range of motion are common side effects to this bodywork. Gentle rocking can be used, as well as light pounding on tight muscles to help release stagnancy hiding within the body.

Acupressure is melodically placed along the energetic pathways, where in Thai theory these pathways are named “Sen” lines. Within this theory, there are about 72,000 Sen lines running up and down the body. The purpose of working these energy lines is to relieve excess energy, as well as to energize the life-force (Qi, chi, prana, etc.) deep inside. Thai massage is a unique method of rejuvenating the physical body, calm the mind and raise the spirit.

This healing art form allows me to witness changes happen right before my eyes. Watching the taut fascia unwind and stiff joints begin to rotate offers solid proof that ancient Buddhists were onto something revolutionary. I have just begun to scratch the surface of Thai bodywork, and I eagerly anticipate diving deeper into this magical modality.

Dynamic Thai massage is my next goal on the horizon and I believe a trip to Thailand is a must.

At Four Pillars, we are creating a “melting pot” of wellness practices that I’m blissed to take part in. Offering an array of modalities such as sacred Lomi-Lomi, Five Element Shiatsu, Zero Balancing and, of course, Thai massage, there is something for everyone with endless opportunities to obtain health and mindfulness. Thai massage is easily paired with Reiki, myofascial, NMT trigger point therapy and more. The opportunities are endless!

On July 15, Four Pillars is celebrating “Thai Appreciation Day” with 45-minute sessions for $45. To schedule an appointment, call 941-373-3955 or visit FourPillarsFlorida.com.

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Debunking Detoxification

by Mary-Elizabeth Schurrer

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etoxification. This term has become so mainstream that it’s since turned into a cultural buzzword (think: detox), often likened to celebrity diet trends or the dogma of wellness gurus.

However, the health benefits achieved through this process are more than just “trendy.” Detoxification can enhance the quality of a recipient’s well-being––from cellular depth to surface vitality.

Because the word is commonly used but ambiguously defined, it’s important to first understand what detoxification entails. The Encyclopedia and Dictionary of Medicine explains this modality as the “physiological removal of toxic substances from the human body...during which it returns to homeostasis.”

Detoxification is also a preferred healing method amongst holistic healthcare practitioners who recognize that cleansing a person’s entire system of harmful waste is a potent vehicle for enriching their quality of life.

Disease, assist in weight loss, increase energy levels, reduce inflammation, boost immune function, promote skin health, address allergies, and support reproduction for both men and women,” enumerates Dr. Caryn Young of The Integrated Path in Sarasota.

Toxins are stored within the body’s fat cells then processed in the liver, so before initiating a detoxification program, it’s crucial to determine if the organ’s condition is optimal.

Dr. Young continues, “Whether a detox program has been recommended to you, or it seems like the right option for your current health state, make sure the liver is functioning properly, and your bowel movements are regular (minimum of once per day). If either of these are impaired, you might cause more harm than good.”

“On several occasions, I’ve seen patients develop whole-body rashes because their systems couldn’t handle the toxic load that was being released––or rather, not being released correctly. There’s no one-size-fits-all detox program, so I recommend consulting an alternative physician who has experience with detoxification. They can perform an

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assessment to find out whether your body is prepared to detox and which program will support your individual needs.”

An ideal assessment and treatment procedure includes the following components which Dr. Young breaks down in simplified terms: 1. Schedule a comprehensive intake session. Your current physical issues might stem from a past episode that you assumed was resolved, but still lingers deep inside your tissues.

2. Undergo a thorough evaluation of the entire digestive tract including the liver.

3. Start a building protocol that supports areas of the body which need strengthening utilizing acupuncture, herbs and supplements.

4. Begin the detox program itself with instructions in proper nutrition and a specialized protocol developed especially for you.

5. Alleviate emotional stressors. This is another beneficial–– but frequently overlooked––precursor to detoxification.

Most people are unaware of this correlation, but stress or anxiety are both contributing factors in holding onto numerous toxins.

“Individuals often don’t think about emotional toxicity affecting their wellness. In my practice, I assist patients in all aspects of their healthcare. This includes assessments of physical conditions, functional bloodwork analysis, nutritional and supplement evaluations, weight management, emotional release and guidance in viewing their stressors through a different perspective,” Dr. Young elaborates.

This approach to whole-body healing and maintenance is the catalyst that spurred Dr. Young toward a career in holistic medicine. Although her educational background started in the University of Florida’s occupational therapy program, she describes an inner frustration toward the established method of addressing a symptom rather than preventing a condition in the first place. “I felt that I could help patients more by working with them before a serious health issue manifested,” she clarifies.

Whether through acupuncture, nutritional counseling or detoxification, Dr. Young has devoted herself to offering the residents of Sarasota a more vibrant quality of life–– with personalized attention, customized treatments, and an emphasis on both the physical and emotional triggers rooted behind one’s dis-ease.

Caryn Young, DOM, AP, OTR, is a board-certified Acupuncture Physician who currently maintains Diplomate status within the NCCAOM, and has been working in the medical field for over 32 years. Her practice The Integrated Path is located 3148 Southgate Circle, Sarasota. For more information, call 941-9248833 or visit www.integratedpath.com.

Mary-Elizabeth Schurrer is the Managing Editor of Natural Awakenings Sarasota–Manatee. She also works as a freelance writer, blogger and social media marketer based in Southwest Florida. Her personal blog HealthBeAHippie.Wordpress.com features practical tips for embracing an active, nutritious and empowered lifestyle.

Cribs We did extensive research in this area, and there are a variety of great different options in solid wood, ecofriendly cribs with GreenGuard certified finishes. We found that many of the cribs available, even the higher end “natural/eco-friendly” options, came with a mattress base made of particle board or MDF. This type of wood uses glues, and most of the time, those glues contain toxic chemicals. The best option we found, which didn’t have a particle board or MDF mattress base, was the Sniglar crib from Ikea. Although I generally don’t like furniture from Ikea, this crib is made of solid, unfinished beech wood and meets all our criteria––plus, the low price was a bonus.

Non-toxic and Eco-Friendly Products for Baby

by Rebekah Greer

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hen my spouse and I found out we were expecting our first child, and we started to look for baby products, we were shocked at how many of the items that we ran across contained toxic chemicals, specifically chemical flame retardants.

Coming from a background of selling natural and organic mattresses and bedding, we recognize how important it is to avoid toxins in products.

Unfortunately, from strollers, swings and car seats to crib and bassinet mattresses, most are manufactured with at least some flame retardants. In numerous studies, these chemicals have been found to be endocrine disruptors linked to numerous health issues including neurological disorders, infertility and even carcinogens.

In additional to flame retardant chemicals, other toxins such as phthalates, lead and other heavy metals can be lurking in baby products. What’s an expectant parent (or grandparent) to do? Here are our top finds for the least toxic baby products available:

Car Seats

Uppababy just released their newest model of car seat––the Mesa Henry. According to the manufacturer, it is the first ever car seat to use Merino wool as a natural fire retardant barrier, without any chemicals. For convertible car seats, HealthyStuff. org has done extensive chemical testing and their recommendation is the Britax Marathon ClickTight or the Maxi-Cosi Pria 70.

Baby Carriers

Our choice was the organic cotton baby carrier by LILLEBaby.

Other great brands are Ergobaby, BabyBjorn and Moby. Baby Bjorn states that all of their products are Oeko-Tex certified which guarantees there are no harmful chemicals used in the fabric production. Ergobaby and Moby state their products are not treated with chemicals or flame retardants.

Crib and Bassinet Mattresses/Bedding This area is a specialty of ours, so it was an easy choice. Naturepedic and Lullaby Earth make a full line of non-toxic and even organic crib mattresses. Naturepedic also makes a few bassinet mattress options, along with a range of products such as changing table pads, waterproof protectors and crib sheets–– all made with organic cotton. Other completely organic, nontoxic crib mattress options include the Savvy Baby by Savvy Rest and several choices available from OMI/Organicpedic.

Clothing, Diapers and Toys With clothing and cloth diapers, it’s best to stick with organic cotton when possible. If using disposable diapers, look for options that are free of chlorine and other chemicals. Bamboo diapers are well rated in this category. Toys tend to vary, but the most important features to look for are phthalate- and BPA-free options, and wood toys are ideal when available.

Bottles and Pacifiers Generally, look for bottles and pacifiers that are BPA- and phthalate-free or glass (for bottles). Babies can be picky about these, so you might have to test out a few before you get it right.

There are numerous baby products out there, it sometimes feels like it takes a degree to figure it all out. We hope that by sharing some of the research we’ve done, other expectant parents can make better choices and have more piece of mind when their bundle of joy arrives.

Rebekah Greer is the owner of Sleep Organics in Sarasota. For more information about non-toxic sleep and bedding products, call 941-312-5906 or visit Sleep-Organics.com.

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In searching for bassinets, we found the best option to be a wood bassinet that is unfinished or has a non-toxic paint or wood finish applied. The best bouncer option goes to BabyBjorn which states that all of their products are free of toxic chemicals.

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to Cleanse Body & Mind

Take Toxins Out of Your Life

by Meredith Montgomery

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he term “detox” has been gaining traction in health circles, but cleansing practices have existed for millennia, ranging from Egyptian hydrotherapy to Medieval Lenten practices and Native American fasting, smudging and sweat lodges. The truth is that we need cleansing now more than ever—to rid our bodies of chemical overload and our minds of negative thinking.

The Environmental Defense Fund has counted more than 100 chemicals produced in the U.S. that are present in everyday products and hazardous to humans and the environment. “Our body is a natural detoxifier, ridding itself of toxins through pooping, peeing, sweating and shedding skin. But in our current toxic overload situation, it’s not always an efficient process,” observes Deanna Minich, Ph.D., an author and functional nutritionist in Washington state.

Some experts believe many commercial detoxification programs are unsafe, extreme and ineffective. “Psychologically, a short-term cleanse can act as a stepping stone if you’re eating fast food and donuts every day,” says

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Dr. Michael Greger, a Washington, D.C., physician specializing in clinical nutrition and author of How Not to Die. “What matters more is longterm—what you’re eating a decade from now. No quick fix is going to do it, it’s a lifestyle change.”

Feed Your Microbiome

When the microbiome becomes depleted, overall health is affected. Dr. Robynne Chutkan, a gastroenterologist at Georgetown University Hospital, founder of the Digestive Center for Wellness, in Washington, D.C., and author of Gutbliss and The Microbiome Solution,

We’re all exposed to toxins, but if our inner terrain is healthy, our body can flush them out, so we won’t get sick. ~Robynne Chutkan

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Get Dirty

“Health and wealth have become associated with cleanliness, yet the opposite is probably true,” assesses Chutkan. “Kids come in from the playground to use hand sanitizers and eat processed snacks. Instead, discard the microbiome-disrupting sanitizer and provide fresh vegetables for them to eat outside. We don’t want kids exposed to any serious pathogens, but getting a little dirty is essential.”

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explains, “The GI tract is the body’s engine, and microbes are the worker bees that operate the machinery so that digestion and toxin removal can happen.”

She recommends switching to a plant-filled diet to effectively repopulate the microbiome and be aware of how food is grown. “Much store-bought produce, even organic options, is grown in depleted soil. Seek out biodynamic farmers that prioritize nutrientrich soil to foster microbes,” Chutkan says. Even planting a couple of herbs or microgreens on the kitchen windowsill can make a difference. “Just picking those herbs and getting your hands in healthy dirt increases your exposure to health-promoting microbes.”

Studies have found that children with pets are more likely to have fewer allergies and infections and take fewer antibiotics than those living in pet-free households (Clinical & Experimental Allergy and Kuopio University Hospital, Finland). Pets that venture outdoors bring healthy microbes inside; so does fresh air, which purifies poorer quality indoor air.

Chutkan also warns of excessive bathing. “When we scrub ourselves, we rub off microbes and naturally occurring oils; unless we’re filthy, we just need to gently rinse.” Marketers convince consumers that products with toxic ingredients are necessities, but coconut oil, apple cider vinegar and honey can effectively replace many toiletries.

he recommends stimulating fat metabolism with a cleanse that starts each morning with melted ghee followed by a simple nonfat diet throughout the day.

According to research published in Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine, ghee, a clarified butter, has been proven to remove environmental toxins by attaching to toxic fats. Kitchari, the staple of the meal plan, is a nourishing and easy-to-digest, porridge-like blend of beans, rice and Indian spices.

“When you eat a mono diet of just kitchari, your body can transfer the energy that normally goes toward digestion into cleansing and healing other systems,” says Douillard. For those not

Reboot with a Quick Cleanse

To stimulate the body’s natural ability to burn fat, Douillard recommends a four-day, at-home detox cleanse.

“The digestive system is responsible for delivering nutrients and escorting dangerous toxins out of your body; if you can’t digest well, you can’t detoxify well,” he says.

Unlike drastic fasts and juice cleanses, which can deplete nutrients,

Few Snacks, More Water

Work toward eating three meals a day—a light breakfast, big lunch and light and early dinner—without snacking in-between, and fasting for 13 hours each night. Douillard notes, “This regimen should be maintained beyond the cleanse because it gives the body a chance to use up its carbohydrates—its normal, go-to fuel—and switch to its calmer, more stable, detoxifying fuel— body fat.”

5 Ways to Detox Every Day

Burn Fat Cells

According to ayurveda, burning fat fuels detoxification because toxins from preservatives, pollutants, pesticides and other damaging chemicals are stored in our fat cells. When fat is metabolized and used as an energy source, the toxins are released, ready to be flushed out.

“When we’re not burning fat, toxins can accumulate, cause congestion in the lymphatic channels, overwhelm the liver and ultimately be deposited back into fat cells or stored in the arteries, heart and brain,” comments Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner Dr. John Douillard, of Boulder, Colorado.

He’s the author of Eat Wheat and a former director of player development and nutrition advisor for the New Jersey Nets professional basketball team.

ready to maintain such a limited diet, he recommends a polydiet with the option to add seasonal steamed vegetables, oatmeal and other gluten-free grains.

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s soon as we start eating healthier diets, our body is able to detoxify more efficiently and diseases begin to be reversed,” says Dr. Michael Greger, a physician and creator of NutritionFacts.org. Follow these tips to enhance the detoxification process at mealtimes.

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Eat broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables raw or chop them at least 40 minutes before cooking to maximize intake of the phytonutrient sulforaphane, which boosts detoxifying enzymes in the liver. For the time-crunched, Greger suggests adding a small amount of any type of raw cruciferous vegetables to the cooked ones.

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Always choose colorful produce, with the exception of white mushrooms and cauliflower. “White foods are stripped of nutrition,” says Greger. Pigment indicates the richness of antioxidants that keep the body functioning efficiently.

He likes adding shreds of economical and long-lasting red cabbage as an everyday garnish.

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Follow the seasons, because nature provides the ideal harvest for each season—heavier, denser foods in winter, like wheat, dairy, roots, nuts and seeds; and cooling, high-energy fruits and vegetables in summer. Dr. John Douillard, creator of the 3-Season Diet Challenge, remarks that research suggests that gut microbes are meant to change with local seasonal foods to optimize digestion, mood and immunity.

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Avoid plastics by limiting intake of foods stored or cooked in plastic, especially cling wrap, which is made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), a known carcinogen, according to the World Health Organization International Agency for Research on Cancer. Also avoid canned goods unless labeled bisphenol A (BPA)-free. “A lot of toxins enter our bodies through processed, overcooked and fried foods,” observes Deanna Minich, Ph.D. “As we replace these foods with nourishing options, we need to also minimize plastic packaging.”

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Filter water because, “We are primarily made of water, so if we’re drinking and bathing in contaminated water, it impacts health,” says Minich who recommends using a national testing laboratory to assess home tap water. The results can then be coupled with the Environmental Working Group’s buying guide (Tinyurl.com/EWG-Buying-Guide) to determine the most appropriate water filter to deal with the contaminants that may be present. natural awakenings

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good bowel movement is the ultimate detox, eliminating toxins, unwanted bacteria, cells that have outlived their usefulness and other waste that has to go. Stools provide an index of health, so turn around and take a look at them for feedback for improving digestive and overall health. One key way to assess a stool is by its color. Use the following guide: 4 Pale, chalky stool can be a sign of liver disease or clogged bile ducts, and is often accompanied by dark urine because the bile gets excreted through the kidneys instead of the digestive tract.

4 Yellow stool may mean a parasite like Giardia or excess fat because of a pancreas that’s not secreting enough enzymes.

4 Green stool can be the result of a Clostridium difficile infection or antibiotics.

4 Red stool occurs with bleeding from the colon, but can also be caused by eating beets.

4 Black stool usually signifies bleeding from higher in the gastrointestinal tract or from an iron supplement.

4 Lighter brown stool may mean insufficient deeply pigmented leafy greens in the diet.

4 Blue stool can be from bluecolored food.

4 Dark brown is the color of stool nirvana. Bile and bilirubin pigment, formed in the liver from dead red blood cells, give healthy stools this chocolate color.

Learn more at DigestiveCenterFor Wellness.com.

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Emotional Release

“Toxins are best understood less as poisons than as barriers—obstacles to the life and health we truly want,” says Minich. As a functional medicine nutritionist, she believes that food as medicine is only one aspect of full-spectrum health. Her approach revolves around clusters of nutritional, anatomical, psychological and spiritual life issues that can be jointly detoxified, supported and healed.

“Good eating alone will not necessarily solve our emotional woes or stop our limiting beliefs and toxic self-talk,” she explains in Whole Detox, a book based on a whole-life, whole-systems, whole-foods approach to detoxification.

“We need to remove all the barriers that impede our growth. Limiting thoughts, as well as heavy metals and pesticides, are toxic barriers that weigh us down, sapping energy that might be used for better things.”

Her 21-day program is designed to establish long-term lifestyle changes with simple habits. She recommends monitoring our emotions and tracking thoughts with daily writing exercises.

“Look at yourself like you’re examining a food label to get to the root of limiting patterns,” she says, encouraging questions such as, “Is this thought healthy for me?” or, “Do I want this thought in my being?” Be mindful of speech as well; swearing, exaggerating and interrupting can have deleterious effects,

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Adapt the cleanse to avoid strain, because when under stress, the lymphatic system shuts down and the body stores fat and toxins. “If three meals a day with no snacks is not possible yet, have a nonfat high-protein snack and plan to eat more protein at your next meal,” suggests Douillard. “Or start with four meals, and work your way down to three.”

Aim to drink half your healthiest body weight in ounces of room-temperature water every day, while also sipping warm-to-hot water—believed to soften the intestinal tract, move the lymph and hydrate the cells more effectively than cold water—every 10 to 15 minutes for two weeks. Plain water has a hydrating effect that not even lemon water can replicate.

while uplifting affirmations can inspire positive actions.

She attests that visualization can help prevent the creative self from shutting down, another aspect of toxicity.

“Be intuitive and imaginative; allow creative expression to flow. Before you can manifest what you want in life, you have to envision it.” Minich wants patients to invite introspection by taking a few minutes each day to be in solitude and silence, allowing meaning and purpose to surface.

Daily stress relief practices such as meditation, yoga, self-massage and mindful breathing can foster stress reduction. “Life shouldn’t feel like an emergency. We need to navigate around stress so we’re not inundated by it,” counsels Douillard.

By extracting toxins through sweat and circulating nutrients, physical activity is equally important for detoxification, but it’s also a form of self-love.

“It expands your sense of possibilities, freeing you to go where you will and to carry burdens lightly,” Minich says.

In this age of personalized medicine, Minich encourages patients to focus on the parts of a detox program that they need most, whether it’s diet, exercise, massage, emotional wellbeing or spirituality. She reminds us that the desire and need to cleanse is universal.“Detox is as old as humankind.”

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Four Reasons to Break a Sweat

The Fast Path to Flushing Toxins

by Deanna Minich

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octors, health experts and fitness gurus tell us that we should break a sweat every day—and for good reason.

Sweat not only activates a host of benefits tied to healthboosting exercise, perspiring itself is curative. Whether sitting in a sauna, walking on a warm day or working out, sweating is a necessary bodily function with powerful healing effects.

By clearing out a range of toxins, sweat plays an essential role in the body’s natural detoxifying function. Here are some of the toxins it helps eliminate:

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organic pollutants (solvents, fumigants and insecticides): A clinical study of

20 participants published in BioMed Research International found that their sweat samples contained a range of toxins, including pesticides DDT/DDE, endosulfan, methoxychlor and endrin. Nearly all parent compounds of these pesticides were evident, demonstrating that sweating is an effective way of excreting and diminishing the body’s toxic burden. One sweat sample contained some pesticides not present in the subject’s blood or urine samples, suggesting that some pesticides are only mobilized and eliminated through sweating.

Phthalate (plasticizer): Phthalate, found in plastic products, is also removed through sweat. Research published in the Scientific World Journal evaluated blood, sweat and urine samples from 20 individuals and discovered that all of them contained the common mono2-ethylhexyl phthalate (MEHP). The concentrations of this

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toxin in sweat were more than twice as high as those in the urine, showing that sweating may be the best way of ridding the body of this endocrine-disrupting compound.

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Heavy metals: Another study of 20 patients reported in the Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology found that subjects’ sweat contained about 24 times more cadmium, 19 times more nickel, 16 times more lead and almost three times more aluminum than their urine. Overall, sweat proved more effective than urine at removing 14 of the 18 heavy metals studied. It also contained and, therefore, expelled larger quantities of 16 of the 18 metals than the blood samples did.

Of all the metals, aluminum was found at the highest concentrations in sweat, with zinc, copper and nickel also occurring at relatively high levels.

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Bisphenol A (BPA): Researchers reporting in the Journal of Environmental and Public Health examined the blood, urine and sweat of 20 participants for BPA, an endocrine-disrupting toxin found in canned foods, plastic water bottles and other items. Of the 20 sweat samples collected, 16 contained BPA, while only 14 urine and 2 blood samples tested positive for the toxin.

This reveals that sweat is the most effective way of removing BPA build-up in the body; just as vital, it demonstrates that testing blood or urine for toxicity levels may not present the whole picture.

A wide range of activities, including exercising and engaging in sports, can help us break a sweat. A low-impact

option is spending time in a sauna. Notably, in a focused study, the sweat from an infrared sauna expelled more bismuth, cadmium, chromium, mercury and uranium than that produced by a steam sauna. The steam sauna caused higher levels of arsenic, aluminum, cobalt, copper, manganese, nickel, lead, tin, thallium and zinc to be excreted (Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology).

Hydration is essential in maximizing all these health benefits. Failure to hydrate properly during and after sweating can lead to other health problems. An easy rehydration practice is to step on the scales right before and after sweating; the weight lost is the optimum amount of water to drink afterwards (Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine). For reference, one pound of water is slightly less than a one-half liter.

Sweat contains minerals essential for optimal functioning of the whole body. Following excessive sweating, it’s important to replace the minerals lost, especially zinc, copper, selenium, chromium and potassium. Coconut water is a good source of potassium; nuts, seafood, whole grains and legumes generally contain relatively high doses of zinc, copper, selenium and chromium.

The next time the couch and air conditioning beckon, think of all the “sweaty” benefits about to be sacrificed.

Breaking a sweat might seem like an effort, but it keeps internal detox systems healthy and optimally functioning.

Deanna Minich, Ph.D., is an author, teacher and researcher, as well as founder of Food & Spirit, a framework to integrate ancient healing traditions with modern science. She leads online detox programs as part of her whole-self approach to health. Connect at DeannaMinich.com.

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our parents and grandparents didn’t receive a financial education, so they don’t understand emotions that relate to money or how to talk about it.”

Tessler works with individuals, couples and creative entrepreneurs to help them “claim their worth in the world and bring their skills and values into the marketplace,” she says. Money is a frequent source of tension among couples, but Tessler notes it wasn’t even talked about in her graduate-level psychology training. “Money is emotional territory for people. You can’t just go to a financial planner, plot a budget and be on your merry way,” she observes.

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Shifting Our Perceptions

Enlightening Ideas about Money

Think Independence, Intimacy, Integrity

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oney influences our choice of job or home, and sense of security, worth and power; it can also make life more or less convenient. Yet, despite its essential importance, money is often a forbidden topic among family members.

Money Talk Taboo “We are not taught how to have a relationship with money on a psychological or spiritual level; it isn’t part of our culture,” explains Bari Tessler, a Boulder, Colorado, financial therapist and author of The Art of Money. “The majority of

To change our relationship with money, Tessler says we need to understand our “money stories” that include the ways in which our personal experiences, together with subconsciously inherited familial and cultural attitudes, shape how we think about money.

“The first step to changing our money habits is being willing to deal with the tough issues,” says Mayuri Onerheim, author of Money Spirituality Consciousness, a retired accountant and spiritual teacher of the Diamond Approach of selfrealization, in Larkspur, California. “There is no change without some discomfort.

It’s part of the spiritual journey.”

Self-care, forgiveness and acceptance are important throughout this process, advises Tessler, because many people bring feelings of guilt and shame to their relationship with money. She recommends doing a “body check-in” to become aware of our physical reaction to related issues, whether it’s going on a reckless spending spree or bracing to ask for a raise. This stage paves the way for the practical work of learning to manage our money in alignment with our values, goals and dreams. It begins with developing practices to track, review and reflect upon spending and earning patterns.

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We have ups and downs in life, and the same is true of our finances. ~Bari Tessler the areas of spending (e.g., “sanctuary” rather than mortgage; “my dream vacation” for savings targeted for time off; or “life happens” for late fees).

For an enlightened view of cash flows, Onerheim suggests translating what was spent on something into the hours it took to earn the money. “This perspective can transform how we allocate resources and what we’re willing to spend money on,” she says.

Vicki Robin, co-author of the bestseller Your Money or Your Life, espouses a similar approach: thinking of money in terms of hours of life energy. “Continually asking yourself whether you actually got fulfillment in proportion to life energy spent in each subcategory awakens the natural sense of knowing when enough is enough,” she writes.

Tessler and Onerheim both encourage rethinking the idea that all earning is good and all spending is bad: “It’s about balancing needs and wants, and we need joy in life. It’s not about saving every penny and not enjoying yourself,” says Onerheim.

A Rewarding Journey Becoming financially conscious ultimately helps us fulfill our responsibility to be a good steward of the planet’s resources, according to Onerheim. “Money is a representation of myself in the world, so I want to take responsibility for where my money goes.”

“Financial integrity is achieved by learning the true impact of your earning and spending, both on your immediate family and on the planet,” agrees Robin. “It is knowing what is enough money and material goods to keep you at the peak of fulfillment—and what is just excess and clutter.”

All call for celebrating progress on the journey to financial well-being and knowhow. “Take baby steps and reward yourself along the way,” counsels Tessler. “This is a lifelong journey.”

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Eating Vegan on the Road

Clever Ways to Eat Healthy Anywhere

by Judith Fertig

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raveling can be tricky for those trying to eat a plant-based diet, especially on long stretches of highway. More than 33 percent of Americans, or 100 million-plus people, are eating vegan/vegetarian meals more often, even if they do not adhere to a strict plant-based lifestyle, concluded a 2011 Harris Interactive study commissioned by the Vegetarian Resource Group. Here is what the discerning traveler can do when hunger strikes.

Start by looking for vegan pit stops before you go. Identify a plant-friendly

restaurant group, such as Dr. Andrew Weil’s True Food Kitchen (now in 12 states), and then Google for their locations. Smartphone apps such as Finding Vegan and Happy Cow help point the way to vegan-friendly restaurants around the world.

This month, Natural Awakenings asked three savvy travelers how they manage plant-based eating wherever they go.

For Dustin Harder, eating well on the road is a matter of research and preparation. He is the New York City-

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“You can locate great vegan restaurants in surprising places if you search online before you travel,” he says, listing Viva Vegeria and La Botanica, in San Antonio, Texas, and The Red Fern, in Rochester, New York, among his finds.

Where vegan restaurants are scarce, he turns to plant-based options at Chipotle Mexican Grill and Panera Bread. His DIY hotel-room cuisine favorites are a Hotel Smoothie, Banushi (banana sushi) and Pizzadilla, a cross between a pizza and a quesadilla, “cooked” in aluminum foil using a hotel iron and ironing board.

Matt Frazier, a runner and co-author of the No Meat Athlete Cookbook, recently went on the road for a selffunded book tour. Not only had he left his high-powered blender back home with his family in Asheville, North Carolina, he was on a tight budget.

“The trick that has helped me not just survive, but thrive on the road is eating fresher, more whole and more raw,” he says. He recommends filling up on kale, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, nuts and seeds, berries, beans, onions and mushrooms.

Lindsay S. Nixon, author of The Happy Herbivore Guide to PlantBased Living and related cookbooks, has traveled from her home in Los Angeles across the country and around the world, finding plant-based foods wherever she goes. “Almost every city has a Thai or Italian restaurant where you should be able to find something on the menu or adapt a dish to stick with plants,” she says. “You might have to get a little creative. I once asked for salsa and a plain, baked potato; not a bad combo, as it turns out.”

Wherever we find ourselves, we can still find healthy ways to eat.

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Put the water, greens and banana in a high-speed, travel-sized blender and blend until smooth.

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by Dustin Harder of the tortilla, top with peppers and onions, spoon over the marinara and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.

Fold the other half over the toppings, and then fold the foil over the entire Pizzadilla, completely closing the edges of the foil.

Place the foil packet on the ironing board and the iron on the foil packet.

Iron it out to flatten slightly and then leave iron on the foil packet for 2 minutes, flip and repeat. Open foil, cut the Pizzadilla in half and it’s ready to eat.

Pizzadilla 1 large tortilla of choice (whole wheat or GMO-free corn) ½ cup Daiya vegan mozzarella shreds 2 Tbsp onion, chopped 2 Tbsp green pepper, chopped ¼ cup pizza sauce or marinara, store-bought Shredded fresh basil for garnish (optional) Field Roast Grain Meat Italian Sausage (optional) Large piece of aluminum foil Iron and ironing board Preheat hotel or travel iron; the linen setting works well.

While the iron is preheating, place tortilla on a square of aluminum foil large enough to enclose the tortilla.

Sprinkle half the cheese on one half

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Banushi Yields: 1 serving Nut butter of choice Bananas (not overripe; firm enough to hold toppings) Blueberries Pomegranate seeds or strawberries, cut into slivers Raw nuts of choice, crumbled, crushed or ground up Peel the banana. Spread with a layer of nut butter to look like a sushi roll.

Place blueberries in a line down the middle lengthwise, about an inch apart.

Hotel Smoothie Yields: 1 serving 1 cup filtered water or apple juice Handful or two of tender, baby greens, such as baby spinach or kale 1 banana, peeled, or another favorite soft, peeled fruit

Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds or strawberry slivers and top with raw nut crumble. Slice into pieces the size of sushi roll pieces.

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uthor, gardener and corporate executive Maria Rodale continues to add luster to an unparalleled family commitment to organic food, sustainability and healthy living covering three-quarters of a century. As CEO and chairman of Rodale Inc., she oversees the publishing of books (An Inconvenient Truth; The South Beach Diet; Eat This, Not That!), magazines (Women’s Health, Men’s Health, Prevention and Organic Gardening) and naturally healthy living websites.

Her grandfather, J. I. Rodale, pioneered the American organic movement in 1942 by launching Organic Farming and Gardening magazine. In 1947, he founded the Soil and Health Association, which later became the Rodale Institute, a nonprofit educational and advocacy organization, of which Maria is a board member. The influence of her 2011 book Organic Manifesto: How Organic Farming Can Heal Our Planet, Feed the World, and Keep Us Safe remains strong.

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spurs imports. So the opportunity to help encourage new organic farmers and transition conventional farmers is significant. The Rodale Institute invests as much time on education and outreach as on research to help organic farmers be profitable.

How else does the Institute help the industry?

We conduct cutting-edge research in organic agriculture to study and test natural strategies to combat pests, diseases and weeds. Growing organic isn’t solely about what you don’t do, such as using pesticides and genetically modified seeds. It also proactively focuses on benefiting soil health by using compost, cover crops, crop rotations and reduced tillage. As we refine these “regenerative agriculture” methods, we share them with farmers so they can increase their productivity and success.

We are expanding our research in nutrient density. The Institute works to understand the difference in nutrient levels, such as proteins, vitamins and minerals, in organic and conventional foods and how farmers can grow nutrient-packed food.

What new programs or initiatives are particularly exciting?

Launched in 1981, our Farming Systems Trial is the longest-running North American research project comparing organic versus conventional grains such as corn and soybeans; it has allowed us to

compare yields, water and energy use, soil organic matter, nutrient density, profitability and other factors. In 2016, we introduced our Vegetable Systems Trial, a side-by-side comparison for organic versus conventional produce. We expect organic management practices that improve soil health can enhance nutrient density in vegetables and so benefit farmers’ lives and eating habits worldwide.

In 2016, we launched the Organic Farmers Association (OrganicFarmers Association.org), creating a valuable information exchange and unified voice for domestic certified organic producers. This national membership organization focuses on policy issues, including the Farm Bill, subsidy programs, animal welfare standards and contamination from conventional farm fields.

urge elected representatives to stand up for organic farmers as the new bill develops. Historically, heavily funded commodity crop interests fight against assistance programs that encourage low-income people to buy healthy foods.

Organic agriculture made strides in the 2014 Farm Bill, which provided increased support for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Organic Program, crop insurance, organic research and organic certification cost-sharing programs. To help meet surging demand for organics, it’s important to support initiatives like the Conservation Reserve and Transition Initiatives programs that provide resources for farmers to move from synthetic chemical farming to organic methods.

Can the public provide input to the 2018 Farm Bill?

Healthy soil, full of billions of beneficial microorganisms, is a major byproduct of regenerative organic farming. Organic farming creates diverse, healthy ecosystems that protect wildlife. However, any agricultural model that’s fixated on

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An Awesome Antidote to Polarization

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e live in polarized times.

The current polarization of the American electorate and federal government is rooted in “the polarized mind”, a fixation by individuals on one point of view that excludes differing views and provokes intolerance.

Complex issues become black and white, and those with differing views or lifestyles are demonized. Beyond politics, this is seen in gun violence and terrorism, corporate abuses of health and safety, and religious and ethnic strife—affecting major aspects of our daily lives.

An antidote to polarization is awe—the wonder of being alive; living life with hope, respect, humility, wonder and a deep reverence for the adventure of living.

Psychology experiments at Stanford University and the University of California, Berkeley, have shown those that practice awe are better able to see outside their own experiences and appreciate other points of view, which can transcend the tunnel vision and pettiness of a polarized atmosphere.

Here are some basic steps toward cultivating a sense of awe: n Appreciate the passing nature of time and life. Even while doing some-

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thing disagreeable, slowing down and affirming the preciousness of the moment can sometimes render alternative perspectives. n Be open to discovery and surprise.

This is especially helpful if we are constantly locked in by assumptions about people or things. Think how politicians might benefit by being open to the possibility of discovery or surprise during delicate negotiations. The same principle can hold true with family and friends. n Step outside the box of personal judgments and consider the bigger picture of life. Replace the prison of self-criticism often stemming from comparing ourselves with idealized media images with appreciation of the many facets of who we are and what we can become.

Psychologist Kirk J. Schneider, Ph.D., is past editor of the Journal of Humanistic Psychology, president-elect of the Existential-Humanistic Institute and adjunct faculty at Saybrook and Columbia universities, in New York City. His books include Awakening to Awe, The Polarized Mind and The Spirituality of Awe: Challenges to the Robotic Revolution.

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Shamanic Astrology: The Dance of Destiny and Free Will

Elysian Fields Announces July Classes, Workshops and Guests

by Tanya Bartow

Class: How to Connect with Angels, Archangels and Guardian Angels Elysian Fields welcomes Indira on July 13, 7–9:00 p.m., for an inspiring class in her “How to Connect” series. Angels are pure light rays of God and have many different functions, roles and responsibilities. In this interactive class, Indira will discuss the fourth and fifth Planes of Existence where different bands of angels dwell, and are waiting for you to call them into action to assist in dealing with various challenges.

You’ll explore how to forge a connection to the mighty Archangels and strengthen a sacred relationship with your own Guardian Angel. Indira will lead a deep meditation straight into the highest Plane of Existence, allowing access to your Divine Source and receive a timely personal message. Indira will also share her own experience of hearing the voice of her Guardian Angel as a young child and how heeding that guidance saved her from serious injury. Bring a sweater, pen, notebook, water bottle and crystal of your choice. Pre-registration is required. The cost to attend is $25.

Elysian Fields welcomes Suzanne Gerber, shamanic astrologer, on July 20, 7–9 p.m., for her class “The Dance of Destiny and Free Will.” This interactive workshop is appropriate for all levels and will discuss some of the more esoteric points and placements in your birth chart.

One of the most challenging aspects of astrological interpretation is deciding what is “pre-destined” and where you can assert your own powerful free will. By understanding the key karmic indicators in your chart beyond the familiar 10 planets, you will come to appreciate your own unique blueprint and “access points” in a new and empowering way.

Shamans are the oldest healers on the planet and see the material world as an expression of a subtler energetic realm. We all interact with that realm, but are generally unaware of it. Because shamans understand the “rules” of these other dimensions, they can work with energy to remove blocks, balance chakras and energy fields, and help people to manifest their highest calling. This workshop will bridge shamanic principles and astrological interpretation. Preregistration is required. The cost to attend $25.

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Be a Kid Again With Your Own Family

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ummer is calling and so is the great outdoors. Here are some super vacation sites, inviting activities and ideas to spark summer fun with your family.

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“Hiking teaches kids respect for the outdoors and animals,” says Branch Whitney, a Mount Charleston, Nevada, author of three books on hiking. “Near Las Vegas, in the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, sandstone rock affords a rare sight—year-round running water and lush ferns.”

Ralph Stover State Park, in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, offers easy walking trails and climbing rocks. When water levels are high, Tohickon Creek challenges paddlers and whitewater rafters.

Holding the Guinness World Record for the longest and largest continuous eco zip line canopy tour in the world, historic Banning Mills, in Whitesburg, Georgia, will thrill tweens and teens.

Enjoy a slower pace on the 12-mile Hike and Bike Trail, with nine suspension bridges, including the longest of its kind in North America. Stay in ecofriendly lodges, cabins and tree houses.

Family Week

From July 30 to August 4, the Omega Institute, in Rhinebeck, New York, will host Family Week. Grownups attend workshops while kids participate in specialty camps; everyone convenes for meals, free time and evening entertainment. The campus relies on sustainable energy and local agriculture. Free tours are available at the environmental education center.

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cot, grill, food storage and sun shower are provided. “Compared to other accommodations, each night at a Tentrr campsite saves 245 gallons of water and reduces CO2 output by 54 pounds per campsite,” estimates Michael D’Agostino, Tentrr’s founder and CEO.

The secluded Lumberland, New York, campsite, along the Delaware River, sets its roomy tent on a wooden deck.

Attractions include Adirondack chairs for unwinding and a nearby farmers’ market and restaurant. Enjoy hiking, kayaking, canoeing, rafting, swimming and fishing.

Tentrr provides required life jackets and a shuttle to meet paddlers at their destination for the return trip to camp.

From its original 35 sites, the organization recently expanded to 250 campsites, predominantly from Pennsylvania to Maine. This fall, they’ll also open sites in the Pacific Northwest from Northern California to Washington state.

Head for the Beach

At Natural Bridges State Park, in California, visitors relish viewing shorebirds, migrating whales, seals and playful otters. Moore Creek forms freshwater wetlands and a salt marsh. There’s also a Monarch Butterfly Natural Preserve.

At Kama’ole Beach Park III, in Maui, Hawaii, the small waves are so clear that fish can be seen from the surface. Snorkeling gear rentals are available. Shaved ice stands keep everyone cool.

Lakefront beaches like West Beach at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, on Lake Michigan’s southern tip, attract kids. They can earn beachcomber badges in the Junior Ranger program by finding three different-colored rocks or telling what plants they saw most often.

In late August, Mayflower Beach, in Dennis, Massachusetts, hosts its annual local sand sculpture contest with divisions for kids and families creating the art together.

Go Farming

FarmWise, near Alpine Valley, in southeastern Wisconsin, gives children a personal peek into where their food comes from. They learn about life on a farm by tending livestock and farm pets, pruning fruit trees and weeding the garden. They also prepare snacks with the fruits of their day’s labor.

The emphasis is on doing the work themselves, be it planting seeds or feeding pigs.

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Science Saturdays at the EcoCenter at Heron’s Head Park, in San Francisco, are held every weekend with a focus on environmental education, park restoration, climate change science experiments, nature walks and citizen science excursions. “There are no other centers like it in the U.S.,” says staffer Jacqueline Murray. Learn more about this Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design Platinum living classroom at EcoCenterhhp.org.

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Organic sidewalk chalk, fairy garden and birdhouse kits, and ideas for imaginatively using found items keep kids busy and happy; see BellaLuna Toys.com. Letterboxing combines a contemporary scavenger hunt, hike and mysterious clues; participants have fun locating hidden boxes and collecting stamp marks in personalized logbooks.

Whether on a one- or two-week vacation or a weekend away, a daytrip or backyard activity, there are plenty of nurturing outdoor options for kids of all ages to experience when the weather heats up.

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The Dark Side of Summer

by Rene Ng (AP, L.Ac)

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ummer is here!! And that means lots of fun and sun and beach and barbeques and water activities. And, oh yes, for us living here in Florida, that also means much heat and humidity.

Yes, summer is synonymous with fun for the majority of people.

However, there is a side of summer that causes havoc with our health and if not careful can make life horrendous for many.

This side is known as Summer Heat in Chinese Medicine, and is seen as an actual pathological syndrome.

What is Summer Heat?

Chinese Medicine can trace its roots back thousands of years to the Tao and I Ching. One of the fundamental principles of Chinese Medicine involves the Yin and Yang energies. The Yang energy is the warming, active, bright, dynamic energy which is balanced by the cooling, calm, dark, passive Yin energy. In the Tao, nature provides the perfect balance of Yin and Yang, and when this natural balance is preserved then good things happen. The same principle applies to an individual’s health. When that individual’s Yin and Yang energies within the body is out of balance, health challenges and illnesses happen. Hence the key towards good health lies in maintaining the balance of the body’s Yin and Yang energies. This is achieved via Chinese herbs, acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping, tui na / dit da therapeutic massage, an mo circulatory massage, seven-star needling, meditation, Qi Gong, Tai Chi and other modalities that are part of the Chinese Medicine family of treatment tools.

Chinese Medicine considers Summer Heat to be a predominantly Yang pathogenic factor that occurs during the summer months and is characterized by sweltering heat and often accompanied by humidity. If adequate precautions are not taken by an individual, he/she will suffer many heatassociated symptoms and health issues when attacked by this Summer Heat. Here in Florida, Summer Heat conditions are very prevalent and people residing or visiting Florida need to take caution to protect their bodies against Summer Heat.

The Effects of Summer Heat Summer Heat plays havoc with the human body in many ways. The intense heat can cause dehydration and consume body fluids, causing the body to overheat and dry up. Typical symptoms include: - Body feeling very hot - Mouth ulcers - Restlessness - Dizziness and Vertigo - Headache - Scanty yellowish urine - Skin rashes - Shortness of breath - Neuropathy

- Excessive sweating - Fever / high fever - Strong thirst - Blurred vision - Constipation - Coma - Easily irritable temperament - General weakness - Increased muscle cramps

Summer Heat can also weaken the body’s immune system, causing the individual to be prone to allergies and oftentimes present with nasal congestion, sinusitis, and headaches.

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Heart organ system according to Chinese Medicine. Hence, the Heart system can be easily impaired by Summer Heat, leading to shortness of breath, palpitations, anxiety, insomnia, and tongue ulcers.

Once the Summer Heat enters and invades deeper into the body, and especially when combined with humidity, the individual can experience symptoms of: - Heaviness of head and body - Sluggishness and fatigue - Chest congestion - Nausea - Abdominal distension - Fullness in the epigastric region

- Brain fog - Tightness in the chest - Coughing - Vomiting - Diarrhea and loose bowels

If not controlled, extreme Summer Heat can lead to heat stroke which, when severe, can result in coma.

Addressing Summer Heat Summer Heat is taken very seriously as a major health hazard in China, and therefore the Chinese take many different forms of measures to protect them from Summer Heat, and to treat the condition if and when attacked. Here are some of the key ways used to address Summer Heat: 1. Watermelon: Though also a fruit, watermelon is also considered a natural herb in Chinese Medicine, and is the NUMBER ONE remedy for Summer Heat. Watermelon is extremely hydrating in nature, but its strength lies in its ability to leech out the heat that has penetrated the body and is stuck there. The fruit detoxifies the body from the Summer Heat by eliminating it from the body via urination. Watermelon also benefits the Heart organ system, and protects it against the damage from Summer Heat.

2. Nutrition: Food is the number one therapy used in Chinese Medicine to address Summer Heat. In addition to Watermelon, Mung Beans are often consumed to cool the body and to protect it from the pathogenic factor. Diuretic foods that are cooling in nature are also consumed, including eggplants, coconut milk, cucumber, aloe juice, and lemon water. Foods such as lotus and strawberries which are cooling in nature can also help to help keep the temperature of the body down.

3. Clothing: Avoid wearing dark clothing as these tend to absorb the light and heat. On the contrary, light and lightweight clothing (light in weight and white in color is ideal) helps to deflect the sunlight away from you, and also helps to keep the body cool.

4. Cool, Moist Towel: Placing a cool, moist towel on the back of the neck can help to calm down the Yang energies in the body resulting in the cooling down of the body physically. This is achieved due to the fact that a number of acupuncture points that are known to activate the Yang energy and warm up the body exists around the back of the neck, and by cooling these points the body will also cool down. In addition, you can also cool down the body by placing a cool, moist towel on the posterior side of the legs behind the knees.

5. Water Consumption: Make sure you carry water with you throughout the day, especially when outdoors. However, avoid gulping down the water but instead drink in sips instead. Because of the relationship between the Heart and the Kidneys, excessive water consumption can impact an already strained Kidney system, Which is why sipping is recommended.

6. Electrolytes: The swelter heat of summer causes profuse sweating in our bodies. It is therefore important to not only stay hydrated and replace the lost water, but also to replenish lost electrolytes. Coco-

nut water, smart water, Gatorade, and other electrolyte-rich drinks.

7. Avoid Extended Time Outdoors: Use your common sense and know your body’s limitations and health condition to determine how much time you should and should not spend outdoors, regardless of whether in the sun or not (the heat and humidity still manifest in the air even in the absence of the sun). Your body will let you know if you are spending too much time outdoors; listen to your body and respect it.

8. Chinese Medicine: Chinese Medicine provides an extremely powerful option in helping the body recover from the many ill effects from an attack by Summer Heat, especially with the use of Chinese herbal formulas. Chinese Medicine can help to drive the Summer Heat pathogen from the body, restore organ and musculoskeletal functions that were damaged by Summer Heat, promote circulation and reinforce the immune system that were affected by the pathogen, and address the many symptoms caused by Summer Heat.

Florida is famous for its many water sports and outdoor activities that are available during the summer to folks who either live or visit the state during the summer. At the same time, the extreme heat and humidity are also well-known, and Floridians, both permanent as well as temporary, need to ensure they take the proper measures to protect themselves from falling prey to the invasion of the Summer Heat pathogen.

Chinese Medicine goes a long, long way to helping to protect against as well as treat Summer Heat, and your licensed, professional Acupuncture Physician can help guide you with this. So, don’t hesitate and start taking measures to get yourself truly ready for summer today.

You want to have a fun, happy and healthy summer, and not a miserable, health-challenged one.

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Good nutrient sources to add to doggie meals include:

Vitamin A: liver, yellow and orange fruits and vegetables, dark leafy greens, eggs

Dogs Need Detoxing Too

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Vitamin C: berries, citrus, red bell peppers (or berry powder supplements; one-half teaspoon per 25 pounds of weight) Vitamin E: grains, seeds and their oils, wheat germ oil Vitamin D: liver, eggs, oily fish like sardines, mackerel, salmon B vitamins: liver, venison (or moringa leaf powder supplement, one-half teaspoon per 25 pounds) Zinc: red meat, poultry Magnesium: dark leafy greens, seeds, fish Selenium: oily fish, grass-fed beef and beef liver, free-range chicken, egg Turmeric: a powerful supplement to help treat and prevent gene damage caused by heavy metals and glyphosate (one-eighth to one-quarter teaspoon per 10 pounds of body weight per day, combined with a healthy fat like coconut oil and some freshly ground black pepper for better absorption).

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ou know that mercury is bad for people. John Moore, a prominent 20th-century mercury and dental health researcher, regarded mercury as a ubiquitous contaminant of everything from plastics to concrete and medicine.

But what about your dog? Pets also routinely encounter mercury and other toxic metals like aluminum and lead.

For humans, eating whole, organic and even biodynamic food has become imperative to avoid heavy metals.

That’s also true for canines. A species-appropriate raw diet including veggies is often recommended. And any raw meaty bones should be the joints and not the long bones unless purchased from a company that tests for heavy metals.

Here are some preventive and remedial steps.

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Provide clean, filtered water.

Mountain spring water is ideal.

Boost nutrients. Nutrient deficiencies

that can arise in conjunction with mercury poisoning include antioxidant vitamins A, C, E and vitamin D, plus the complex of B vitamins, zinc, magnesium and selenium.

These also help treat potential post-vaccination immunity issues.

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Heal leaky gut first. Like humans, pets with leaky gut will have food allergies. Remove causes like vaccines and processed foods; support the liver; rebalance with prebiotics, probiotics and digestive enzymes; replenish with a healthy whole foods diet, along with aloe, slippery elm and marshmallow root; and restore with homeopathic remedies. Follow up with fermented veggies as part of the diet. Consult a naturopathic veterinarian for treatment.

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Prevent and treat candida. Avoid aggravating

candida as it can release 60-plus toxic substances, including ethanols and the heavy metals it eats.

Eliminate all carbs, sugar and grains from the dog’s diet.

Greens, minerals and herbs. The use of juvenile

grasses is detoxifying and provides necessary magnesium during a detox. Sea vegetables can supply calcium, iodine and trace minerals. Herbs like curcumin, ginger and cayenne are potent antioxidants; ginger and turmeric help with DNA repair. Nutrients from green leafy vegetables like spinach and broccoli can enter cells and reduce inflammation; broccoli sprouts also apply, with the most effective delivery method via a concentrated powder.

Blend or lightly steam veggies to enhance digestion, then add one tablespoon for smaller dogs, or three to four for larger dogs.

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No fake food or vitamins. Be wary of synthetic

vitamins. Whole foods may be properly supplemented with gentle chelators like open cell wall chlorella and super foods like spirulina.

Probiotics plus. Probiotics help restore healthy gut bac-

teria, repair genes, synthesize nutrients and help remove mercury from the body. Cultivating a gut garden of beneficial bugs boosts health. Add a teaspoon or two of kefir or fermented veggies to the dinner of small dogs, up to a tablespoon or two for larger animals. A high-quality refrigerated probiotic

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supplement is an option; if it’s made for animals, follow the package directions; for human products, assume the dose is for a 150-pound person and adjust for the dog’s weight.

Amino acids, the primary building blocks of proteins, are integral to detoxification; feeding a dog a variety of meats, along with fish and eggs, will provide these. Digestive enzymes also support health; a supplement should include many kinds.

Cellulase, a plant enzyme that helps digest plant material, also extracts mercury, which destroys naturally occurring enzymes.

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Plan meals with prebiotics. Prebiotics occur naturally

in common high-fiber foods including cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts and spinach.

Carrots, beets and spirulina also benefit the gut. Establishing a healthy gut restores the body’s natural detoxification function, plus its ability to assimilate critical nutrients. Add a teaspoon or two for small dogs; one to three tablespoons for larger dogs.

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Raw food for detox. Discard commercially processed

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Organ meats. A dog should have organ meats from clean animals at least once a week or as 10 percent of its diet.

As the body detoxifies, symptoms and discharges may occur. These are less common for dogs with raw, speciesappropriate diets and minimal vaccinations. Visible results include old dogs displaying more energy and sharper cognitive function and awareness. Eyes are clearer. Fatty tissues shrink down, coats fill out and become shinier and skin becomes healthier. As the largest organ, skin reflects the state of the immune system as a whole.

A concentrated detox to overturn health issues relies on doctor protocols and individualized treatment. An everyday gentle detox generally keeps pets healthier.

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e aware that glyphosate in Monsanto’s Roundup herbicide is prevalent in nonorganic foods, widely used as a weed killer and to dry crops before harvesting. This hidden poison, in the presence of ingested mercury, makes both the glyphosate and mercury 1,000 times more toxic.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology researcher Dr. Stephani Seneff, author of the article “The Destructive Effects of Heavy Metals and Glyphosate,” reports that glyphosate is a major driver of disease. The toxin stays in a pet’s bones, as well as the bones of the food-producing animals eating genetically modified (GMO) grains that dogs chew on.

4 Avoid the chemicals and toxins commonly found in many lawn care supplies, household cleaners and body care products. Grow food or patronize a best practices local farmer.

4 Be diligent in sourcing for clean, unprocessed food.

Learn about biodynamic farming and step up from organic to biodynamic.

4 Don’t hamper the immune system with unsafe and unnecessary vaccinations and drugs.

4 Spend time in the sunshine.

4 Exercise. The lymphatic system won’t work and the body can’t purge spent mitochondria or make new ones without it.

4 Incorporate beneficial bugs through prebiotics and probiotics and enzymes. Learn to ferment and sprout, and add these ingredients to family and pet meals.

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abolitionist (formed with Benjamin Franklin the first antislavery society in America) and student of the Enlightenment.

He has also been credited with encouraging fellow Founding Father Thomas Paine to publish a tract on American independence, even suggesting the title Common Sense.

“The Constitution of this Republic should make special provision for medical freedom, as well as religious freedom.

To restrict the art of healing to one class will constitute the Bastille of medical science. All such laws are un-American and despotic…Unless we put medical freedom into the Constitution, the time will come that medicine will organize into an undercover dictatorship and force people, who wish doctors and treatments of their own choice, to submit only to what the dictating outfit offers. The Constitution of the Republic should make a special provision for medical freedoms, as well as religious freedom.”

––Dr. Benjamin Rush

Health Care Freedom in TwentyFirst Century America

by Juliette Jones

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he Fourth of July marks the 244th birthday of signing the United States Declaration of Independence. Historically, it’s an occasion when Americans celebrate the high ideals of freedom upon which the United States of America was founded including the “unalienable right” to the pursuit of “life, liberty and happiness.” The moral entitlements which this document proclaims are “gifted to all human beings by their Creator and which governments have been created to protect.”

Over a decade later, in September of 1787, The United States Constitution was signed and later ratified by the states, inclusive of adjustments in the form of ten amendments, collectively known as the Bill of Rights. 56 Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence, and 36 signed the Constitution.

Most people can name at least three or four well-known signatories of the Declaration of Independence, but fewer people are familiar with Dr. Benjamin Rush who, during this time, was perhaps the most eminent physician in America.

All of Dr. Rush’s achievements are too numerous to mention here. In addition to his role as a physician, with cutting-edge views on mental illness (he was often identified as the Father of American Psychiatry), Dr. Rush held prominent roles as a civic leader, educator (and advocate for public education), writer, publisher and political activist.

He was also the one-time Surgeon General to the Continental army during the American Revolution, ardent

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Dr. Rush’s deepest interest was medicine and, in particular, the right of a free society to determine its own health care path. He was against what he viewed as government ineptitude and foresaw the possibility of the loss of health care freedoms, strongly advocating an amendment to the Constitution to preserve medical freedom. Unfortunately, his advice was not followed.

“Discussions around health care reform need to move from issues of access and payment to the actual content of health care.”

––Andrew Weil, M.D. At this moment in history, when the topic of heath care is of such vital concern to society, and our medical model finds itself in a state of imbalance, we might ask the question, “Do the laws that regulate heath care in the United States really support the truth of health care practice and delivery in a free society? If not, how does this imperil our freedom of access to health care choices and effectiveness? Did Benjamin Rush foresee what is now taking place here in the United States?”

In his recently released book Mind Over Meds: Know When Drugs Are Necessary, When Alternatives Are Better–– and When to Let Your Body Heal on its Own, Dr. Andrew Weil speaks to the symptoms of health care dysfunction, stressing the overuse of pharmaceuticals, “Too many Americans are taking too many drugs––and its costing us our health, happiness and lives. Prescription drug use in America has increased tenfold in the last 50 years.”

Dr. Weil does not dispute the value of prescription medications which can be “miraculously life saving” and appropriate for use in the case of many illnesses. On the other hand, he presents science that prescription drugs are definitely not always the best or only option, instead examining the evolution of present health care trends.

“If people let the government decide what they eat and what medicines they take, their bodies will soon be in as

sorry a state as are the souls who live under tyranny.”

––Thomas Jefferson The most important modern book I have come across on the topic of health care freedom, titled Politics in Healing: The Suppression and Manipulation of American Medicine, was written by former legislator and investigative reporter Daniel Healy. This work fast-forwards the evolution of American health care, now married to a political and financial infrastructure that champions the words of Benjamin Rush in a prophetic light, and will shock many a reader.

I was personally introduced to this book by an Integrative M.D. who found and eliminated the cause of a protracted, painful cardiac issue––a feat that two of the most prominent medical institutions in Florida failed to diagnose and treat. I was told to go home and “live as best that I could with the pain.” Now retired, Dr. Bruce Dooley helped me to eliminate the problem in six weeks, using intravenous chelation therapy which, at the time, was largely dismissed and criticized by mainstream physicians.

“A serious problem exists in our society; it (Politics in Healing) points out documented facts that clearly illustrate suppression of medical treatments if these treatments come from other than conventional sources.”

Politics in Healing chronicles 10 well-researched and documented stories which should be a must-read for any self-realized person who wants to look more deeply into “American medicine, healing, alternative healing modalities and treatments.”

Today, much of Western science seems to have lost the ability to recognize simple truth. The struggle between truth and miscreant facts, generosity and greed, good and evil are universal themes. To the extent that the sacred character of healing and the value of many non-toxic natural remedies are suppressed, so it follows that we continue to lose integrity in our social institutions and the opportunity given by the Creator to pursue life, liberty and wholeness.

One of our greatest freedoms remains to keep ourselves informed about health care choices. Toward that end, a new resource has formed in the Sarasota/Manatee area. The Natural Healthcare Forum––practitioners from multiple disciplines including Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Massage and Integrative Medicine––will address topics important to health care. Their mission is promoting awareness and understanding about natural health remedies and common sense understanding of both the environment and our bodies.

The first community forum will be held on September 7 at the Downtown Selby Public Library, 1331 1st Street, Sarasota. Doors will open at 5:30, and the presentation will take place from 6–7:30 p.m. The topic of discussion will focus on insomnia. No admission cost to attend. For more information and to RSVP, call 941-923-9355 or email DrCynthia@LongevityWC.com.

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Harmonized Flow • Easy Digestion: Thoughts, emotions and food are easily digested.

• Strong Self Esteem: Awareness of a solid foundation in life and a strong connection with Earth energy helps one feel safe and secure in their total Being-ness.

• Radiant Skin: First depth energy is related to the largest organ of the body––the skin which is the first line of defense for the immune system.

Indicators of Disharmonized Flow • Craving Sugar: Are you sweet enough to yourself? Do you crave sugary treats?

• Obsessive Thinking: Incessant mind chatter and worry are telltale signs of disrupted flow.

• Lack of Boundaries: Boundaries are keys to harmonious relationships with others and the environment.

The Art of Living Through the Seasons: Late Summer Nurturing

by Michelle Giambra the third in a series of five articles to help you thrive while journeying through the seasons

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hose late “dog days of summer” often feel sluggish, extra hot, humid and sticky. Summertime crops are fully ripened and sweet. It’s the beginning of a transition for children from summer vacation back to school, and “snowbirds” in the northern United States begin to prepare for their migration to the South for the upcoming cooler months.

In Jin Shin Jyutsu, late summer is related to the First Depth Energy which is about manifesting in your body in this world. This corresponds to the formative years from birth to age 15 and the element of Earth. Healthy self-esteem is established with a solid foundation of nurturing that provides a sense of safety and security.

In harmony, there is a fluid flow of nurturing life force energy for the spirit, mind and body. However, internal and external disturbances can disrupt this flow and result in discomfort, pain or disease. Fortunately, there is ancient wisdom in Jin Shin Jyutsu to help restore and maintain harmony, so you can nurture your inner child during any phase of life!

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Ways to Help Yourself • Hold Your Thumb: Simply wrap your right hand and fingers around your left thumb. Relax and hold this position for two to 20 minutes. Then, reverse this position for your right thumb. Practice every day for a minimum of 10 consecutive days.

• Touch the Earth: Walk barefooted. Wiggle your toes in the sand. Dig in the dirt. Make something with clay.

Hold a rock in your hand. Connect with the Earth!

• Affirmations: Repeat simple self-loving and self-nurturing statements to yourself. Create your own or choose one of these: “I am safe.” “I am worthy.” “I am loved.” “I am loving.” “My life matters.” “I welcome heaven into my life.”

The seasons of nature relate to the natural rhythms and energy flow patterns within our bodies. Maintaining a harmonious flow in each season can help us be happier and healthier. In late summer, nurture yourself, let your inner child come out to play, feel secure in your skin and get ready to transition into a new you!

Learn More Join Suncoast Jin Shin Jyutsu on July 22 for “Late Summer Nurturing of Spirit, Mind & Body,” a Jin Shin Jyutsu self-help class. Gain personal insights. Experience hands-on energy harmonizing which you can incorporate into your lifestyle every day. Space is limited. The last day to register with payment is July 19. Pay by July 14 to receive an early bird discount.

Michelle Giambra, LMT, is a Jin Shin Jyutsu Practitioner & Self-Help Instructor with nearly 20 years of experience in the unique hands-on healing art of Jin Shin Jyutsu. She provides private sessions for individuals with health projects such as cancer, pain, anxiety, digestion, fatigue and more. She also teaches self-help classes and leads a monthly hands-on self-healing meditation. Her office, Suncoast Jin Shin Jyutsu is located in the Rosemary District of downtown Sarasota.

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Summer Fun July Workshops & Speakers at Four Pillars

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alance your summer with wellness! Four Pillars, a 501(c)3 establishment, dedicated to building a positive foundation for wellness through life coaching and self-care practices, is bringing various workshops, practitioners and experts to the community for learning, rejuvenating and enhancing your life. Please join us this month and bring a friend!

• Group Guided Self-Hypnosis: July 10, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Experience profound relaxation and power your intentions deep into your subconscious mind to set yourself up for an amazing week. This group session is offered twice per month at Four Pillars and taught by Shana Rosenthal, certified consulting hypnotist. The experience is further enhanced with aromatherapy. The cost to attend is $20.

• Cooking Fermented Foods: July 10, 7–9 p.m. Explore the science and methods of how to properly ferment foods and beverages of all kinds. This discussion will include what tools are needed and how to source the right products or ingredients. Jillian Ross (a.k.a. the Ferment Lady) will bring items to show and share with the class so you can become more familiar with this process. You can also sample dishes including sauerkraut, kimchi, beet kvass, kefir, kombucha, and various lacto-fermented pickles and vegetables. The cost to attend is $20.

• Author Spotlight Series: The ABC’s of Writing and Publishing a Book: July 13, 7–9 p.m. Have you ever dreamed of writing and publishing a book? In this event workshop series, international bestselling author and writing/publishing coach D.D. Scott will guide you through detailed steps of everything from writing craft, cover design, formatting, promotion and marketing, your writing style and space, plotting tips, who are your readers, day one page one and more. Each class includes entertaining stories from her own journey and expertise. This month’s focus is “What Happens After You Publish a Book? Reaching Readers & Sales Tracking.” The cost to attend is $10. Scott’s book The ABC’s of Writing and Publishing a Book will be available for purchase.

• Thai Massage Appreciation Day: July 15, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Four Pillars Thai Massage Appreciation Day is an opportunity to learn and experience the benefits of this 2500-year-old ancient healing massage with Michael Fox, LMT. Reduce stress and eliminate tension with this ancient modality. Learn what is involved and how Thai massage works with yoga-like stretches and the body’s 10 major energy lines. Then experience a stress-reducing massage or Thai stretching and healing session––45 minutes for $45 (first time clients only). Wear loose, comfortable clothes.

Call 941- 373-3955 to reserve your session. Limited space is available.

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• Author Spotlight Series: I Am Good Enough: July 19, 7–9 p.m. In this event workshop series, D.D. Scott will guide you through your own spiritual awakening in a light-hearted way. She will share her coaching expertise and spiritual concepts. She believes that every single time you’re looking for a certain piece of information, it will appear, presented by modern spiritual teachers living according to the lessons taught by ancient gurus who walked the earth centuries before us. In her wholehearted approach to life, she shares the lessons that have been practiced successfully for thousands of years across all cultures, continents and cosmic realms. She practices living from love, forgiveness and gratitude in order to create the space for sweet synchronicities to occur. Leave this event with an open heart and mind ready to receive all the miracles around you. The cost to attend is $10. Scott’s book I Am Good Enough will also be available for purchase.

• Hawaiian Escape: Experience Hawaiian Healing Rituals: July 20, 7–9 p.m. Four Pillars is your next door escape, bringing ancient Hawaiian healing rituals directly to you.

Four Pillars practitioners will share their knowledge and practice of ancient Hawaiian rituals, so you can experience Lomi Massage, Ho’Oponopono Ritual and Tropical Facials. Our special Hawaiian summer escape will include one hour of showcasing these modalities and one hour of group time to learn more about them and socialize with other like-minded individuals. The cost to attend is $20. Call 941-373-3955 to RSVP. Limited space is available.

• Essential Oils: Healthy Skincare: July 24, 7–9 p.m. Come learn about healthy skincare and natural solutions for your health with essential oils. The skincare products are chemical-free, paragon-free and non-toxic. Discover how to maximize the natural power of essential oils to keep your skin looking young, healthy and gorgeous. This event is facilitated by Laurel James, a national interior designer and author of Interiorology. In addition, she is also an essential oil wellness guide and Kundalini Yoga instructor.

James is dedicated to guiding people toward wellness and conscious living. The cost to attend is donation based.

• Animals as Messengers: July 31, 7–9 p.m. Spend time getting to know your animals in spirit. We all have a team of spirit helpers which include animals who offer their own unique energy to assist, support and bring us messages.

Animals can even be messengers of spirit. This event includes guided meditations, individual guidance and a night of connecting with nature. The workshop is facilitated by Cheri Christiansen, certified life coach, and adapted from the book Animal Speak: The Spiritual & Magical Powers of Creatures Great & Small. The cost to attend is $15.

In addition to workshops, Four Pillars also offers massage and facials, Reiki and energy work, acupuncture, hypnosis, life coaching and a bookstore. Four Pillars is your “go-to” destination to learn, relax, energize and reinvent, located at 8209 Nature’s Way, Suite 221, Lakewood Ranch. For more information, call 941-373-3955 or visit FourPillarsFlorida.com.

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awaii is a dream vacation destination with its weather, beaches, culture and scenery, attracting over eight million visitors every year. If a trip to Hawaii isn’t on your agenda in the near future, Four Pillars is your next door escape, bringing ancient Hawaiian healing rituals directly to you.

You’re invited to join us July 20, 7–9 p.m., for a night of Hawaiian fun. Four Pillars practitioners will share their knowledge and practice of these ancient rituals, followed by a hands-on sample experience. In addition, Four Pillars will add the flavor of social connections to this event with likeminded people and authentic Hawaiian tropical drinks.

Experience the Following Hawaiian Healing Rituals: • Lomi-Lomi Massage: Agusta Perkins, LMT, will share the secrets behind the Hawaiian principles of life. Lomi-Lomi massage emphasizes living in harmony and love. This modality is known as “loving hands massage” because it works gently but deeply into the muscles through a continuous flow of strokes, completely fostering the body to rest.

• Ho’Oponopono Ritual: Shana Rosenthal, certified consulting hypnotist, and Cheri Christiansen, certified life coach, will share the Hawaiian practice of forgiveness and healing––ho’oponopono. Negative thought patterns and memories unconsciously guide your life and draw more negativity to you. By apologizing to yourself, your memory and the event in question, you can forgive, heal your memories and cleanse your perceptions. Techniques to deal with negative thought patterns will also be shared.

• Tropical Facials: Did you know that many beneficial

love being a massage therapist. Not only do I get to learn all about anatomy and physiology, I get to learn about the different cultures and philosophies that go along with the various modalities massage has to offer.

“My favorite thus far is Hawaiian Lomi––a beautiful, fluid and loving massage modality. It’s a method of Hawaiian healing with rituals passed down through generations and unique to each family (ohana). The general intention of this work is to support the recipient to release anything that is not serving them.

“Lomi sessions begin and end with a prayer or intention. Strokes are long and flowing, and the forearms are used more than hands. This can create the sensation of waves over the body. I also incorporate breath (aho) throughout the session to keep energy flowing within myself and my client. The practice of Lomi is not only about bodywork but also about a way of life––where all beings are sacred, divine and whole, where movements and words are conscious and connected to the divine.

“Lomi life can create alignment within the physical, energetic, emotional and spiritual bodies. Using Ho’oponopono, breath (aho) work, nurturing presence (mana) and aloha, this practice helps to cultivate a space of trust and love where transformation is possible.”

––Agusta Perkins, LMT ingredients used in skincare products come from exotic and tropical places? Coconut, papaya, pineapple, aloe, jojoba and citrus are just a sample of the ingredients found in the products used in our Four Pillars Hydrating Facial Treatment. Learn how to hydrate your skin and sample these products yourself.

Our special Hawaiian summer escape will include one hour of these ancient healing rituals and one hour of fun, socializing and learning more about these hands-on experiences.

Limited space is available. Cost: $20. To register, call 941373-3955. In addition to workshops and events, Four Pillars also offers massage and facials, Reiki and energy work, acupuncture, hypnosis, life coaching and a bookstore. Four Pillars is your “go-to” destination to learn, relax, energize and reinvent. Four Pillars is located at 8209 Nature’s Way, Suite 221, Lakewood Ranch. For more information, visit FourPillarsFlorida.com.

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SATURDAY, JULY 1 Psychic Saturday – 10:30am-1pm. Readings, Healings and Bazaar (Pet Healings too!). There will be tables filled with arts, crafts, gifts and more for you to purchase. Gift certificates available. 15 minute readings/$20, Vibrational Healing/Love Donation. 941-953-6620, SarasotaCenterOfLight.com.

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MONDAY, JULY 3 Channeled Anchoring Light Meditation 7:45pm. Serving the Ascension of our planet with the Ascended Realms as Anchors of Light. with Rev. Sharon-Elizabeth James July 16, since 2007.

Love Offering. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-371-9333, CosmicCenterOSL@gmail.com, CCOSL.com.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 5 Conversations of Light and Meditation Circle with Rev. Molly Friedenfeld – 7-9 pm. This group will discuss a new spiritual topic each week. We practice an energy healing tool of light each week – Qigong, Reiki IET, etc. Drop-ins to the group are welcome. Please invite your friends also. $15. For more information, contact Molly at 612-384-7903, Molly@VioletWisdom.com, Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-371-9333, CosmicCenterOSL@gmail.com, CCOSL.com.

THURSDAY, JULY 6 Yoga with Pauline Dimitry – 9am. Accepting New Students. Awakening for the Heart-BodyMind. All Ages and Experiences Welcome. $10.

Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-371-9333, CosmicCenterOSL@ gmail.com, CCOSL.com.

Guest Reader, Deborah Chadwick - 10:30am– 5:30pm. Using a deck of regular playing cards, Deborah is able to communicate with her guides and angels, quickly receiving very specific information for her clients. Throughout her readings, Deborah brings forth humor and healing to aid her clients in achieving a higher level of understanding and focus. 15mins/$30, 30mins/$60, 45mins/$80. Elysian Fields, Midtown Plaza, 1273 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota. 941-361-3006, ElysianFieldsOnline.com.

Intuitive Healing Sessions – 11am–6pm. With Adam “Way” Wawrzyniak, an intuitive healer, Reiki master, minister of Universal Ministries with a healing modality strongly connected to his heart. Energy touch in contact with your internal multi-dimensional structure which directly affects your physical body, emotions, mind balance, connection with your inner child, heart opening, connection with your higher self. and adjustment to new multi-dimensional collective consciousness. In his work, Adam uses knowledge of sa-

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cred geometry and multi-dimensional holographic consciousness. $80. Call for an appointment 941371-9333 (Cosmic Center), 941-929-5148 (Adam), Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-371-9333, CosmicCenterOSL@ gmail.com, CCOSL.com.

Guest Reader, Sherry Lord - 10:30am–5:30pm.

Sherry is a Reiki Master, Ordained Reverend, Teacher, Psychic Intuitive and Deeper Trance Channel. She can see angels, guides and auras as well as channel loved ones who have crossed over. Sherry is a versatile channel who can answer your questions, both business and personal, and help you on your spiritual path. 15mins/$40, 30mins/$75, 60mins/$125. *Deep Trance Channel Sessions 50mins/$175. *Deep Trance Channel sessions, in which Sherry allows Namara, a group of non-physical beings of pure love & light, to speak through her, are 50 minutes and charged at a higher rate. Elysian Fields, Midtown Plaza, 1273 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota. 941-361-3006, ElysianFieldsOnline.com.

peutic approach to help people heal. It is free of side effects, compatible with traditional or alternative practices. Other times are available. $100/ new clients and $75/follow-up. Call to schedule appt., Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-371-9333, CosmicCenterOSL@gmail.com, CCOSL.com.

TUESDAY, JULY 11 Have You Had a Spiritual Experience? – 6-7 pm. Come share and/or learn about spiritual experiences such as coincidences, guidance from departed ones or angels, dreams, past lives, soul travel. These topics come from the Spiritual Experiences Guidebook which will be given as a gift to attendees. Free. Gulf Gate Library, Conf. Rm, 7112 Curtiss Ave, Sarasota, 941-301-4154, Meetup.com/EckankarInSarasota.

Monthly Anchoring Light Channeled Meditation Charlotte County - 6:45pm. With Rev. Sharon-Elizabeth James - Serving the Ascension of our planet with the Ascended Realms as Anchors of Light every Monday since July 16, 2007! Love Offering. Port Charlotte Beach Park, Room A, Port Charlotte.

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Group Guided Self-Hypnosis - 11:30am-12:30 pm. With Shana Rosenthal, Certified Consulting Hypnotist. Come and relax like you have never felt before; power your intentions deep into your subconscious mind and set yourself up for an amazing week. This group session is offered twice a month at Four Pillars and is enhanced with Aromatherapy.

Cost: $20. Four Pillars, San Marco Plaza, 8209 Nature’s Way, Suite 221, Lakewood Ranch, 941-3733955, FourPillarsFlorida.com.

Conversations of Light and Meditation Circle with Rev. Molly Friedenfeld – 7-9 pm. This group will discuss a new spiritual topic each week. We practice an energy healing tool of light each week – Qigong, Reiki IET, etc. Drop-ins to the group are welcome. Please invite your friends also. $15. For more information, contact Molly at 612-384-7903, Molly@VioletWisdom.com, Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-371-9333, CosmicCenterOSL@gmail.com, CCOSL.com.

Cooking Fermented Foods: (Sampling included) - 7-9 pm. Explore the science and methods of how to properly ferment foods and beverages of all kinds. The discussion will include the tools that are used and how to source the products needed to use ferments in the home. Jillian Ross (aka, the Ferment Lady) will bring items to show and share with the class so you can become more familiar. Items to sample may include: Sauerkraut, Kimchi, Beet Kvass, Milk/Water Kefir, Kombucha, and various Lacto-Fermented pickles and vegetables. Cost: $20. Four Pillars, San Marco Plaza, 8209 Nature’s Way, Suite 221, Lakewood Ranch, 941-373-3955, FourPillarsFlorida.com.

Channeled Anchoring Light Meditation 7:45pm. Serving the Ascension of our planet with the Ascended Realms as Anchors of Light. with Rev. Sharon-Elizabeth James July 16, since 2007.

Love Offering. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-371-9333, CosmicCenterOSL@gmail.com, CCOSL.com.

Powerful Therapy to Health and Wholeness with Intuitive Biomagnetist – With Ralph Serrano, a registered nurse. His true healing power comes from his ability to communicate with Spirit

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THURSDAY, JULY 13 “How to Connect with Angels, Archangels, and Guardian Angels” Class with Indira - Angels are pure light rays of God and have many different functions, roles, and responsibilities. In this interactive class, we’ll discuss the 4th and 5th Planes of Existence where different bands of angels dwell and are waiting for us to call them into action to help us deal with challenges in our lives. We’ll explore how to forge a connection to the mighty Archangels and strengthen a sacred relationship with our very own Guardian Angel. Indira will lead a beautiful, deep meditation straight into the highest Plane of Existence allowing you access to your Divine Source. Each participant will connect to her/ his own Guardian Angel, or an Archangel, and receive a timely and personal message. Please bring a sweater, pen, notebook, water bottle, and crystal of your choice. Prepayment required, $25. Elysian Fields, Midtown Plaza, 1273 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota. 941-361-3006, ElysianFieldsOnline.com.

Intuitive Healing Sessions – 11am–6pm. With Adam “Way” Wawrzyniak, an intuitive healer, Reiki master, minister of Universal Ministries with

a healing modality strongly connected to his heart.

Energy touch in contact with your internal multidimensional structure which directly affects your physical body, emotions, mind balance, connection with your inner child, heart opening, connection with your higher self. and adjustment to new multidimensional collective consciousness. In his work, Adam uses knowledge of sacred geometry and multidimensional holographic consciousness. $80. Call for an appointment 941- 371-9333 (Cosmic Center), 941-929-5148 (Adam), Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-371-9333, CosmicCenterOSL@gmail.com, CCOSL.com.

Author Spotlight Series: The ABC’s of Writing and Publishing a Book - 7-9pm. Have you ever dreamed of writing and publishing a book? In this event workshop series, International Bestselling Author and Writing/Publishing coach, D.D. Scott will guide you through detailed steps of everything from Writing Craft, Cover Design, Formatting, Promotion and Marketing, Your Writing Style & Space, Plotting Tips, Who are your readers, Day One Page One, and much more. Each class includes fun, entertaining stories from her own journey and expertise. July focus: (What Happens After You Publish a Book? Reaching Readers & Sales Tracking) $10. (D.D.’s book “The ABC’s of Writing and Publishing a Book” will be available for purchase.) Four Pillars, San Marco Plaza, 8209 Nature’s Way, Suite 221, Lakewood Ranch, 941373-3955, FourPillarsFlorida.com.

Prayer Circle (New) with Rev. Bonnie Witherspoon – 7-8pm. Join Rev. Bonnie Witherspoon every Thursday for an hour of gratitude, praise and prayer to the Living God, the God of Gods and the King of Kings. Using a myriad name of God, we will offer up prayers of gratitude for the grace and blessings bestowed upon is. Love Offering.

Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-371-9333, CosmicCenterOSL@ gmail.com, CCOSL.com.

FRIDAY, JULY 14 Guest Reader, Margo Park - 10:30am–5:30 pm.

Margo Park, one of the most highly sought-after intuitive readers at Elysian Fields, will be offering intuitive readings twice monthly at the store.

Margo is a warm and caring person who uses her psychic gifts to connect with your spirit guides for clearer vision and guidance in your life. She will often receive healing messages from loved ones that have crossed over. Margo is a Certified Voyager Tarot Consultant, Aromatherapist, Reiki Master, and is gifted in working with animals. She loves to find answers that you seek and shares her knowledge of how you can connect with your own intuition and spirit guides. Pre-registration and pre-payment required. $60 for 30 minutes. Elysian Fields, Midtown Plaza, 1273 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota. 941-361-3006, ElysianFieldsOnline.com.

Guided Jin Shin Jyutsu (Hands-On Self-Healing Meditation) - 6-7:15pm. Be renewed as you are guided through dynamic hands-on energy balancing exercises you apply to your own body.

Profound relaxation, pain relief, and more. Register by 4pm, July 14. $18/class, $60/5 classes, Prepay by Cash or check. Suncoast Jin Shin Jyutsu, Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota.

Contact: Michelle 941-228-2972, Michelle@Suncoastjsj.com, Suncoastjsj.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 15 Siddha Yoga Meditation Program – Live Audio Stream Course – 9:45am. (Free Orientation for Newcomers – 9:15am). $15. Siddha Yoga Meditation Center in Sarasota, 941-926-5435, SiddhaYoga.org.

Thai Massage Appreciation Day - 10am–5pm.

Our Four Pillars Thai Massage Appreciation Day is an opportunity to learn and experience the benefits of this 2500-year-old ancient healing massage with Michael Fox, LMT. Reduce stress and eliminate tension when you try this ancient modality. Learn what is involved and how Thai massage works with yogalike stretches and the body’s 10 major energy lines.

Try a stress-reducing massage/thai stretching and healing. 45 minutes of harmony in your body, mind, & spirit. First time clients only. Wear loose comfortable clothes. $45. Call to reserve your session. Limited spots available. Four Pillars, San Marco Plaza, 8209 Nature’s Way, Suite 221, Lakewood Ranch, 941-373-3955, FourPillarsFlorida.com.

The Gift of Self Love Workshop - 12-6pm. Yoga, esoteric teachings, juice tastings with SaraFresh Juice, expressive arts, meditation, and a sacred women’s healing circle. $65. To register or for more information, Prana Yoga 3840 Osprey Ave, Sarasota, 646-221-8558, SuperHeroGuru.com/ Divine-Badass.

Using Essential Oils Between the Sheets - 11am12:30pm. Pam Litz leads a light hearted, giggly and fun discussion of how specific essential oils affect your bedtime mood and encourage happy, healthy hormones. $10. Unity of Sarasota’s One World Bookstore, 941-955-3301, UnityOfSarasota.org.

SUNDAY, JULY 16 Community HU Chant – 10-11am. Come experience for yourself, with others, how your days can be enhanced by chanting the word ‘HU’ for 20 minutes from your heart to God. You can also do this on your own at any time. It is for everyone of any background or religious beliefs. You are welcome to stay for light refreshments that follow and meet others who love to sing HU. Free. La Quinta Inn, Rm A, 5931 Commercial Way (W of I-75), Sarasota, 941301-4154, Meetup.com/EckankarInSarasota.

Creating a Drama-Free Space in Our Life 12:15-2pm. Being drama free is not living a boring life but owning our position without having to be seen as right. Moving to balanced, yet heart-centered responses while still living from our passion. $15. 941-955-3301, UnityOfSarasota.org.

MONDAY, JULY 17 ** SPECIAL EVENT ** Come Celebrate with us on our 10 Year Anniversary Celebration of the Channeled Anchoring of Light Meditation - 6:45 pm. We will have a special service with presentations prior to the channeled meditation and a social gathering to follow. Serving the Ascension of our planet with the Ascended Realms as Anchors of Light. with Rev. Sharon-Elizabeth James July 16, since 2007. Love Offering. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-371-9333, CosmicCenterOSL@gmail.com, CCOSL.com.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 19 Author Spotlight Series: I Am Good Enough

with D.D. Scott, International Bestselling Author - 7-9 pm. In this event workshop series, D.D. Scott will help guide you through your own spiritual awakening in a fun, light-hearted way. She will share with you her coaching expertise and spiritual concepts. She believes every single time you are looking for a certain piece of information, it appears; presented in many cases by modern spiritual teachers living according to the lessons taught by ancient, ultra-wise gurus who walked the earth centuries before us. In her wholehearted approach to life, she shares the lessons that have been practiced successfully for thousands and thousands of years across all cultures, continents and cosmic realms; one guru at a time. It’s all about living from Love, Forgiveness and Gratitude so that you can Create the Space for Miracles and Sweet Synchronicities to occur in your life on a daily basis. Leave this event with an open heart and mind ready to receive all the miracles around you! $10. (Her book “I Am Good Enough” will be available for purchase). Four Pillars, San Marco Plaza, 8209 Nature’s Way, Suite 221, Lakewood Ranch, 941-373-3955, FourPillarsFlorida.com.

Conversations of Light and Meditation Circle with Rev. Molly Friedenfeld – 7-9 pm. This group will discuss a new spiritual topic each week. We practice an energy healing tool of light each week – Qigong, Reiki IET, etc. Drop-ins to the group are welcome. Please invite your friends also. $15. For more information, contact Molly at 612-384-7903, Molly@VioletWisdom.com, Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-371-9333, CosmicCenterOSL@gmail.com, CCOSL.com.

Keys of Enoch with Kim Converse Rev. Sharon-Elizabeth James – 7-9pm. We will explore how The Keys of Enoch® works directly with the spiritual truths of our past, present and future.

Through music, sacred expressions, higher education and prayer, we will develop a deeper understanding of our cosmic birthright and our ability to co-participate with our spiritual counterparts connected with the Divine. If you are new to the Keys of Enoch please call for information. $7. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-371-9333, CosmicCenterOSL@gmail. com, CCOSL.com.

REIKI III Master Share – 7-9pm. Masters of all lineages to come together to share, expand, enhance and brush up on their Reiki. Wear comfortable clothes. $5 Suggested Donation. The Enlightenment Center at Unity Church, 3023 Proctor Rd. Sarasota. Rev. Zan Benham. 941-922-7839. Zan@ woman-spirit.com or Woman-Spirit.com.

THURSDAY, JULY 20 Yoga with Pauline Dimitry – 9am. Accepting New Students. Awakening for the Heart-BodyMind. All Ages and Experiences Welcome. $10.

Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-371-9333, CosmicCenterOSL@ gmail.com, CCOSL.com.

Guest Reader, Deborah Chadwick - 10:30am– 5:30pm. Using a deck of regular playing cards, Deborah is able to communicate with her guides and angels, quickly receiving very specific information for her clients. Throughout her readings, Deborah brings forth humor and healing to aid her clients in achieving a higher level of understanding and focus. 15mins/$30, 30mins/$60, 45mins/$80.

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Intuitive Healing Sessions – 11am–6pm. With Adam “Way” Wawrzyniak, an intuitive healer, Reiki master, minister of Universal Ministries with a healing modality strongly connected to his heart.

Energy touch in contact with your internal multidimensional structure which directly affects your physical body, emotions, mind balance, connection with your inner child, heart opening, connection with your higher self. and adjustment to new multi-dimensional collective consciousness. In his work, Adam uses knowledge of sacred geometry and multi-dimensional holographic consciousness. $80. Call for an appointment 941- 371-9333 (Cosmic Center), 941-929-5148 (Adam), Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-371-9333, CosmicCenterOSL@gmail.com, CCOSL.com.

Hawaiian Escape: Experience Hawaiian Healing Rituals - 7-9 pm. Four Pillars is your escape next door to bring Hawaiian Ancient Healing Rituals to you. Four Pillars practitioners will share their knowledge and practice of ancient Hawaiian rituals to experience. And, as always, Four Pillars adds a flavor of social connections to every event with like-minded people and authentic Hawaiian Tropical drinks. Experience these Hawaiian Healing Rituals: Ancient Hawaiian Healing Lomi Massage, Ho’oponopono Ritual and Tropical Facials.

Our special Hawaiian summer escape will include one hour showcasing these healing rituals and one hour group time to learn more about experiencing these rituals. Limited seats available. Call Four Pillars to RSVP. $20. Four Pillars, San Marco Plaza, 8209 Nature’s Way, Suite 221, Lakewood Ranch, 941-373-3955, FourPillarsFlorida.com.

Prayer Circle (New) with Rev. Bonnie Witherspoon – 7-8pm. Join Rev. Bonnie Witherspoon every Thursday for an hour of gratitude, praise and prayer to the Living God, the God of Gods and the King of Kings. Using a myriad name of God, we will offer up prayers of gratitude for the grace and blessings bestowed upon is. Love Offering. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg.

G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-3719333, CosmicCenterOSL@gmail.com, CCOSL.com.

FRIDAY, JULY 21 Guest Reader, Joanne Leo - 10:30am–5:30pm.

Join us in welcoming back our popular guest reader, Joanne Leo, who has more than 30 years’ experience as a psychic reader and life coach. Combining psychic-channeled numerology and astrology with her tarot card readings, Joanne is able to provide detailed insights about your life based on your birth date and birth name. Her candid “Readings with a Heart” provide a unique and profound guide to all aspects of your life. 15mins/$30, 30mins/$50, 45mins/$70, 60mins/$90. Elysian Fields, Midtown Plaza, 1273 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota. 941-3613006, ElysianFieldsOnline.com.

Shamanic Dreamwork Monthly Journey Circle with Mira Lash – 7pm. Learn to be a healer and divine and alight! Learn how Shamans see and how they perform miracles. Learn all modalities of healing and experience life changing healings.

We will be creating sacred space and getting to know one another. We will do some protection and opening of the energy fields and mind. Please bring a rattle, blanket and or yoga mat to sit on, an eye cover, a journal to write in, some questions, and a

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pencil. Suggested Donation $25. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-371-9333, CosmicCenterOSL@gmail.com, CCOSL.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 22 Late Summer Nurture Spirit, Mind & Body 11am-3pm. Learn about how the energy pathways in your body, attitude, element, & more relate with the late summer. Enhance your self-awareness.

Gain personal insights. Practice & experience hands-on energy balancing to help you be in tune with the energetic flow of the season. Pay by July 14 for Early Bird Rate of $72, $80 after July 14.

Last day to register is July 19. Suncoast Jin Shin Jyutsu, Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota. Contact: Michelle 941-228-2972, Michelle@Suncoastjsj.com, Suncoastjsj.com.

Our Famous Monthly Saturday Intuitive and Healing Arts Faire with Readings, Healings and More – 11am-4pm. A monthly event with Intuitive and Mediumistic Readings, Spirit Artist, Human Design readings, Astrology and Numerology Reports, Tarot & various Card Readings, Reiki energy healings, Emotional Polarity Healing & others. Something for everyone. Call to schedule your favorite Reader or Healer. Walk-Ins Welcome. $20/15 minute reading, $40/30 minute healing session. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-371-9333, CosmicCenterOSL@gmail.com, CCOSL.com.

Elysian Fields at the Mystic Faire, Municipal Auditorium - Elysian Fields will host 2 highlygifted Readers at the annual Mystic Faire: Skye and Suzanne. Skye is a 4th generation Intuitive Psychic Reader, Clairvoyant, and Medium who has been reading professionally for over 30 years. Suzanne, Shamanic Astrologer and Spiritual Life Coach, works with your birth chart to channel remarkably accurate and insightful information. She has helped thousands of people gain greater clarity in all aspects of their lives over the past 30 years. $20 for 15-minute reading. For more information, Elysian Fields, Midtown Plaza, 1273 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota. 941-361-3006, ElysianFieldsOnline.com.

SUNDAY, JULY 23 ECK Light and Sound Service – 10-11am. The Open Heart – A Daily Habit. Like a plant that needs watering and loving care every day, the habit of love takes constant attention. La Quinta Inn, 5931 Commercial Way (W of I-75), rm A, Sarasota, 941-301-4154, Meetup.com/EckankarInSarasota.

Elysian Fields at the Mystic Faire, Municipal Auditorium - Elysian Fields will host 2 highlygifted Readers at the annual Mystic Faire: Skye and Suzanne. Skye is a 4th generation Intuitive Psychic Reader, Clairvoyant, and Medium who has been reading professionally for over 30 years.

Suzanne, Shamanic Astrologer and Spiritual Life Coach, works with your birth chart to channel remarkably accurate and insightful information.

She has helped thousands of people gain greater clarity in all aspects of their lives over the past 30 years. $20 for 15-minute reading. For more information, Elysian Fields, Midtown Plaza, 1273 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota. 941-361-3006, ElysianFieldsOnline.com.

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MONDAY, JULY 24 Essential Oils: Healthy Skincare - 7-9 pm. Come learn about healthy skincare and natural solutions for your health with essential oils. The skincare products presented are chemical free, paragon free and non-toxic. Discover how to maximize the natural power of essential oils to help keep your skin looking young, healthy and gorgeous. They smell amazing as well! Laurel James is a National Interior Designer and author of Interiorology. In addition, she is an Essential Oil Wellness Guide and a Kundalini Yoga Instructor (as taught by Yogi Bhajan). Laurel is dedicated to guiding people toward wellness and conscious living. Donation based.

Four Pillars, San Marco Plaza, 8209 Nature’s Way, Suite 221, Lakewood Ranch, 941-373-3955, FourPillarsFlorida.com.

Channeled Anchoring Light Meditation 7:45pm. Serving the Ascension of our planet with the Ascended Realms as Anchors of Light. with Rev. Sharon-Elizabeth James July 16, since 2007.

Love Offering. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-371-9333, CosmicCenterOSL@gmail.com, CCOSL.com.

TUESDAY, JULY 25 Grand Opening!!! - 2-6pm. For our new service at SRQDC as we welcome Rick Jahn D.O.M. and Optimal Wellness Center!!! Rick will be performing no charge community style acupuncture treatments! Treatments are done for donations as a special promotion for Karma Day and our Grand Opening! Come on in, get a treatment and pay what you wish. We look forward to seeing you soon and serving our local community. SRQDC presents Optimal Wellness Center, 7725 Holiday Dr, Sarasota, 941-412-5060.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 26 Conversations of Light and Meditation Circle with Rev. Molly Friedenfeld – 7-9 pm. This group will discuss a new spiritual topic each week. We practice an energy healing tool of light each week – Qigong, Reiki IET, etc. Drop-ins to the group are welcome. Please invite your friends also. $15. For more information, contact Molly at 612-384-7903, Molly@VioletWisdom.com, Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-371-9333, CosmicCenterOSL@gmail.com, CCOSL.com.

THURSDAY, JULY 27 Yoga with Pauline Dimitry – 9am. Accepting New Students. Awakening for the Heart-BodyMind. All Ages and Experiences Welcome. $10.

Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-371-9333, CosmicCenterOSL@ gmail.com, CCOSL.com.

Intuitive Healing Sessions – 11am–6pm. With Adam “Way” Wawrzyniak, an intuitive healer, Reiki master, minister of Universal Ministries with a healing modality strongly connected to his heart.

Energy touch in contact with your internal multidimensional structure which directly affects your physical body, emotions, mind balance, connection with your inner child, heart opening, connection with your higher self. and adjustment to new multi-

savethedate AUGUST 4 AND 5 Tao Workshop for Healing and Rejuvenation of the Five Elements with Geho Gold, Certified Master Teacher of the Tao Institute.

Learn the power of the Tao Mantras to heal and transform every aspect of life.Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, Sarasota, 941-3719333, BeHealedWithin.com SoulHealingFlorida@gmail.com. dimensional collective consciousness. In his work, Adam uses knowledge of sacred geometry and multi-dimensional holographic consciousness. $80. Call for an appointment 941- 371-9333 (Cosmic Center), 941-929-5148 (Adam), Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-371-9333, CosmicCenterOSL@gmail. com, CCOSL.com.

Our Last Karma Day as Part of our Grand Opening!!!! 2-6pm. For our new service at SRQDC as we welcome Rick Jahn D.O.M. and Optimal Wellness Center!!! Rick will be performing no charge community style acupuncture treatments!

Treatments are done for donations. Come on in, get a treatment and pay what you wish. We look forward to seeing you soon and serving our local community. SRQDC presents Optimal Wellness Center, 7725 Holiday Dr, Sarasota, 941-412-5060.

Prayer Circle (New) with Rev. Bonnie Witherspoon – 7-8pm. Join Rev. Bonnie Witherspoon every Thursday for an hour of gratitude, praise and prayer to the Living God, the God of Gods and the King of Kings. Using a myriad name of God, we will offer up prayers of gratitude for the grace and blessings bestowed upon is. Love Offering.

Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-371-9333, CosmicCenterOSL@ gmail.com, CCOSL.com.

FRIDAY, JULY 28 REGAIN Lifelong Agility: A TOUCH TO INFORM weekend Seminar at Ionie’s, Fine tune where you are in space. Learn to get down to the floor in a safe, supportive way. Reverse those actions to get up just as easily. Discover how you can improve your AGILITY. 941-587-4535, FeldenkraisInSarasota.com

SATURDAY, JULY 29 Revitalize Your Energy Playshop -10am1pm. Spleen Organ Function Energy is key to physical, mental & emotional vitality; the immune system; breast wellness; and, so much more. Get to know more about yourself and your body’s innate healing wisdom. Discover how to support your spleen function energy with easy-to-use hands-on energy harmonizing sequences. Pay by July 21 for Early Bird Rate of $54, $60 after July 21. Last day to register is July 26. Suncoast Jin Shin Jyutsu, Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota. Contact: Michelle 941-228-2972, Michelle@ Suncoastjsj.com, Suncoastjsj.com.

Guest Reader, Margo Park - 10:30am–5:30 pm.

Margo Park, one of the most highly sought-after intuitive readers at Elysian Fields, will be offering

intuitive readings twice monthly at the store. Margo is a warm and caring person who uses her psychic gifts to connect with your spirit guides for clearer vision and guidance in your life. She will often receive healing messages from loved ones that have crossed over. Margo is a Certified Voyager Tarot Consultant, Aromatherapist, Reiki Master, and is gifted in working with animals. She loves to find answers that you seek and shares her knowledge of how you can connect with your own intuition and spirit guides.

Pre-registration and pre-payment required, $60 for 30 minutes. , Elysian Fields, Midtown Plaza, 1273 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota. 941-361-3006, ElysianFieldsOnline.com.

classifieds Fee for classifieds is $1 per word per month (20 word minimum). To place listing, submit online at nasrq.com. Or call 941-564-0885 for more information. Deadline is the 15th of the month.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES TREATMENT ROOM FOR RENT. Beautiful, elegant room in tranquil setting. Ideal for herbal nutrionist or massage therapist. Close to downtown. Deposit required. $600 per month. Utilities included. Call Cherylyn at 941-924-3104

Special Movie Night-THE SEER- 7pm. A documentary about Lars Muhl, a renowned Danish mystic, author, videographer and musician. The movie details Lars experience with the man that helped heal him from three years of being incapacitated from an undiagnosed illness. Lars later became his student and documented the life and knowledge of this extraordinary man. Originally shown for the first time in the USA at Burns Court on April 12th, by popular demand THE SEER will be shown again at the Cosmic Center. $10. Tickets available at OceanofSound.org. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-822-0263, CosmicCenterOSL@gmail.com, CCOSL.com.

CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS AIKIDO / KICKBOXING / YOGA / QIGONG / MEDITATION - (Classes & Workshops) Dynamic Zen Center 2902 Hyde Park St, Sarasota, FL 34239 DynamicZen.com

HELP WANTED HEALTHY LIVING MAGAZINE LOOKING FOR SALESPERSON- Natural Awakenings of Sarasota is looking for an individual to join our team!

Commission only sales position available for someone with sales experience, print sales preferred. Flexible hours, great for stay at home mom. Computer experience required, some local travel. Please email resume to: Publisher@Nasrq.com or call 941 5640885 for more information.

SUNDAY JULY 30 Everyday Amazed with Elaine Penn and Nancy Pitkin - 10:30-11:30am. This music and message service is about listening to the voice of Spirit and having the courage to act, sharing your gifts with the world, and being grateful for everything. Love offering. 941-955-3301. UnityOfSarasota.org.

LIFE COACH ALL ASPECTS OF HELP from situations to every area of life. Call 941-377-8602. “Free” Consultation over the phone 24/7>lifecoachlindadunnigan.com/

SERVICES

MONDAY, JULY 31

HOUSECLEANING. Enjoy your free time and let us do what we do best: Housecleaning to your healthy satisfaction. Call Paula for a free estimate 941-3204052.

Animals as Messengers - 7-9 pm. Spend some time at this workshop getting to know your animals in Spirit. We all have a team of spirit helpers which include animals because we are one. Animals offer us their own unique energy to assist, support, and bring messages to us. Animals can be messengers of Spirit. Learn what animals you have around you and what they have to say. Guided meditations, individual guidance and a night of connecting with nature. Led by Cheri Christiansen, Certified Life Coach adapted from the book Animal Speak: The Spiritual & Magical Powers of Creatures Great & Small. $15. Four Pillars, San Marco Plaza, 8209 Nature’s Way, Suite 221, Lakewood Ranch, 941373-3955, FourPillarsFlorida.com.

ner peace and real happiness? Join us to learn the art of meditation, and create as space of relaxation and expansion. You will be exposed to a variety of meditations styles and acquire new insights into how to improve your bond with life, nature and the eternal knowledge of the universe. $15. Four Pillars, San Marco Plaza, 8209 Nature’s Way, Suite 221, Lakewood Ranch, 941-373-3955, FourPillarsFlorida. com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 19

Channeled Anchoring Light Meditation 7:45pm. Serving the Ascension of our planet with the Ascended Realms as Anchors of Light. with Rev. Sharon-Elizabeth James July 16, since 2007.

Love Offering. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-371-9333, CosmicCenterOSL@gmail.com, CCOSL.com.

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Mudras for Daily Tension/Stress Release - 112pm. Learn & practice Jin Shin Jyutsu self-care finger poses. Discover physical, mental & emotional applications. Identify poses most beneficial for your personal well-being. Pay by August 9 for Early Bird Rate of $54, $60 after August 9. Last day to register is August 16. Suncoast Jin Shin Jyutsu, Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota. Contact Michelle, 941-228-2972, Michelle@SuncoastJSJ.com, SuncoastJSJ.com.

MONDAY, AUGUST 7 Peace Through Meditation in Turbulent Times - 11:30-12:30pm. Every other Monday Starting in August. Feeling overwhelmed by today’s constant barrage of stress and fears? If your answer is YES. Are you ready to experience greater health, deep in-

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sunday Morning Meditation at Garden of the Heart Yoga Center - 8:30-9:30am. Stephen Gillum will lead you through meditation practices including silent, guided, and walking meditation. Suggested Donation $12. Garden of the Heart Yoga Center, 2888 Ringling Blvd., GardenofTheHeartYoga.com.

Awakening Class with David Hawkins - 9-10am.

Enrichment class with like-minded adults. Love offering. Unity of Sarasota, 941-955-3301, UnityOfSarasota.org.

One from the Heart Healing Sessions – 9:3010:15am. Center of Spiritual Awareness healing practitioners offer 15-min sessions to bring a state of wholeness to body, mind, and spirit. Free. Fruitville Rd (Knights of Columbus Bldg), 941-9267828.

Sunday Services Cosmic Center – 10am Handson Spiritual Healing. 10:30am Open Arms Metaphysical Spiritualist Service: Inspirational lectures and messages from your loved ones and friends on “The Other Side”. Reverends Thomas & Mary Linn Clarke. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdw, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-3719333. ccosl.com.

Hatha Yoga with Jamie Coffey – 10-11:30am. A creative blend of yoga styles based on the teacher’s background. The class helps to build strength and increase flexibility. $14 or 5 for $50. Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota. 941-9525280, RosemaryCourt.com.

Unity of Sarasota-10:30am. 3023 Proctor. Rev Elizabeth Thompson shows the expressions of God we are. Music: Rob Satori. 3023 Proctor Rd., Sarasota 941-350-3301, UnityOfSarasota.org.

Sarasota Center of Light Sunday Morning Celebration Service - 10:30am. We celebrate life in a morning church service that features Vibrational Healing followed by singing, music, a guided meditation, a greeting of the community and an inspirational talk by our Pastor, Rev. Jim Toole. Feel the energy of the Sanctuary and this Community. 852 S Tuttle Ave. 941953-6620, SarasotaCenterOfLight.com.

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Sunday Worship Service – 10:30am. Start your week renewed and encouraged. Join the CMF for a morning of inspiration, spiritual healing, inspirational talk, special music and Spirit messages.

Fellowship period follows the service. Center for Metaphysical Fellowship, 2044 Bispham Rd, Sarasota. 941-266-8435. cmfSarasota.org.

Unity of Sarasota Youth Sunday School 10:30am. Unity activities provided for ages 5-18, nursery provided for younger ones. 955-3301, UnityofSarasota.org.

Universal New Thought Service – 11:30am2:30pm. An interfaith service focused on opening

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to the joyous Divine connection within. A fun, spiritual, educational and uplifting service, with songs and chants honoring the Oneness behind all peoples. Love offering. Rising Tide, 5102 Swift Rd, Sarasota. Rev Zan Benham, 941-922-7839.

Zan@Woman-Spirit.com. Woman-Spirit.com.

Cosmic In-Service Gathering of Lightworkers – 12:15pm. A call to Planetary World Servers to Anchor Light and work with our Family of Light to bridge Heaven and Earth. Rev Molly Friedenfeld. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdws, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333, ccosl.com.

Open Heart Divine Healing Service – 12:15pm.

First Sunday monthly. Through the gathering of the faithful, experience and co-create the Anchoring of Powerful Divine Healing Energies within the Sacred Circle. Expect miracles! Rev SharonElizabeth James. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdw, Bldg G-2, Sarasota.

941-371-9333. ccosl.com.

Sarasota Mindfulness Institute - 4-6pm. 2nd and 4th Sunday. SaraSangha Insight Meditation Group.

Donation, Sarasangha.Weebly.com. 3-5pm. 3rd Sunday. Good Cause EcoSangha mindfulness approach to climate change. Donation, GoodCauseSangha.weebly.com. Sarasota Mindfulness Institute, Unitarian Universalist Church Library, 3975 Fruitville Road, Sarasota.

Sarasota Center of Light Sunday Evening Celebration Service – 7pm. Our evening service is special for the Spirit communication offered by our Pastor, Rev. Jim Toole, one of our mediums, or a guest medium. Experience the inspiration and joy as we come together for an inspirational talk, singing, music, prayer and celebrating life. 852 S Tuttle Ave. 941-953-6620, SarasotaCenterOfLight.com.

Reiki Masters and Dolphin Trilogy Classes and Healing – We practice holistic health where the art and science of healing merge. We provide alternative health care options that balance body, mind and spirit. Our specialists are highly trained in Biochemistry and Oriental Medicine. Now available Sundays and by appt. Call 941-343-7052 or visit HealedInSedona.com.

monday No Nonsense Nutrition – 9-10am. With Eve Prang Plews, LNC, IFMCP. WSLR 96FM, wslr.org.

Intermediate/Advanced Level Yoga Class – 9am. Led by Gillian Whatmore at Garden of the Heart. Vinyasa and poses that will progress your yoga practice, including inversions like handstand and forearm balance. $18. Garden of the Heart Yoga, 2888 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, GardenofTheHeartYoga.com.

Yoga Classes at Rosemary Court Yoga – 9:3011am and 11:15am-12:45pm. Hatha Yoga with Stephanie Cole features a blend of yoga styles based on the teacher’s background and helps to build strength and increase flexibility. 11:15am Ashtanga Yoga with Liana Sheintal Bryant is a physically demanding practice synchronizing breath with movement through a set series of progressive postures to build strength, flexibility and stamina. $14 or 5 for $50. Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota. 941-952-5280, RosemaryCourt.com.

Chair Yoga with Julie Moore - 10-11am. Designed for those who want to gradually increase strength flexibility and balance. $10. UnityOfSarasota.org.

Alternative Health – 10-11am. Alt Mondays.

With Eve Prang Plews, LNC, IFMCP. WMNF 88SFM. Call-in line 813-239-9663, wmnf.org.

Chair Yoga – 10-11am. Class is designed for individuals with restricted mobility or who have been inactive. $10. Unity of Sarasota, 3203 Proctor Rd. Info, 941-350-3301, UnityOfSarasota.org.

Gentle Yoga with Vesna – 11am & 3:30pm.

Alignment-based, progressive levels, individual attention, small classes. $16 or $80/6. Yoga with Vesna, 7513 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota. YogaWithVesna.com.

“Lunch Break” Yoga, all Levels, With Kelly – 12-12:45 pm. First class is only $5! Wild Ginger Apothecary in Gulf Gate, 6553 Superior Avenue, 941-312-5630, wildgingerapothecary.com.

Introductory Reflexology Session – Noon5:30pm. One-hour session. $49. Heart and Sole Organics, 1435 S Osprey Ave, Ste 200, Sarasota.

941-228-9724. HeartAndSoleOrganics.com.

Massage & Your Health – 3-4pm, fourth Monday. Betty Bruer, LMT,CPT, MedMT, B.A.Ed. MA9980/33099. Port Charlotte. Call for reservation 941-457-6999.

Transitions Support Group – 5-6:30pm. A support group that helps cope with the reality of traumatic changes. Discover resources & chart strategies to achieve priority goals. Six sessions are recommended. Free. Transition Church, 2215 Sunset Dr, Ste E1, Bradenton. 941-739-7103. RevDCT@ Verizon.net.

Zen Tai Chi+ With Angi – 5:30pm. Fusion class of Tai Chi and QiGong is a moving meditation.

First class is only $5! Wild Ginger Apothecary in Gulf Gate, 6553 Superior Avenue, 941-312-5630, wildgingerapothecary.com.

Feldenkrais with Bonnie K – 5:45pm. Ongoing Awareness Through Movement lessons. Improve posture, body/mind connection, self-reliance. $15.

Ionie’s, 1241 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota. 941-3602248. FeldenkraisInSarasota.com.

Spirit Automatic Writing – 6pm. Our spirit loved ones and guides are ever ready to help each of us. Colleen Panebianco will work with you to learn how to open up and enjoy this effective communication method with your spirit helpers. The technique comes so very naturally with just a little coaching. $10 donation. Center for Metaphysical Fellowship 2044 Bispham Rd, Sarasota. 941-2668435. cmfSarasota.org.

Picture Conversations with your Subconscious Mind - 6-8 pm. Creation of a collage illustrated journal of automatic writings can heal and resolve personal challenges. For more information contact Katya. $20. Sarasota. 941 549-1317, kdeluisa@yahoo.com.

Yoga Flow & Meditation – 6-7:30pm. Mon & Thurs. Thoughtful sequences and guided meditation. $15. Healsci Yoga, 3807 Belmont Blvd, Sarasota. 941-350-9623.

Hatha Flow Yoga with Paige – 7pm. First class is only $5! Wild Ginger Apothecary in Gulf Gate, 6553 Superior Avenue, 941-312-5630, wildgingerapothecary.com.

Sai Maa Satsang & Blessing – 7-8:30pm. 1st Monday. A spiritual gathering, meditation & blessing to strengthen connection to self, truth & healing. Uses Sai Maa teachings & transformational healing. Free. Central Sarasota location. 941-4877077, Sai-Maa.com.

Monday Evening Channeled Anchoring Light Meditation – 7:45pm. With Rev Sharon-Elizabeth James, serving the Ascension of our planet with the Ascended Realms as Anchors of Light every Monday since July 16, 2007! Love Offering. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdw, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333, ccosl.com.

Chakra Clearing & Alignment – Spiritual guidance from Rev Duffy Rutledge using the Crystal Bed from John of God. $25. Call for appointment.

941-926-7828.

Florida Esthetics Buy One Get One 1/2 Off – By appointment only, purchase one / second 1/2 off.

Sarasota & Bradenton locations. Call for appointment, 941-216-5772. FloridaEsthetics.com.

Yoga Classes – Mon, Tues, Wed. A variety of styles. Ionie Body Mind Retreat/Raw Food Café, 1241 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota. Info 941-955-4599, Ionie.com.

tuesday Power Pilates Class – 8:30-9am. Strengthen your center in just 30 minutes. $5. Five Petal Holistic Healing Center, 830 Central Ave, Sarasota. 941315-6858. Five-Petal.com.

Yoga on Turtle Beach with Julie - 8:30-9:30 am.

All-Levels class (rain or shine) takes place near the steps/ramp by the north parking lot. Bring a mat or towel. Inclement weather location is the Turtle Beach Community Center, located near entrance of the park. $5 suggested donation, a portion benefits local charity, Karma Yoga Outreach, Inc. Contact: Julie@ChesapeakeYoga.com.

Alchemy Tai Chi & Qigong - 9:30am. Gently Stretch the body, Strengthen the core, Center the Heart and Mind; Arlington Park, Sarasota. Contact for meeting details, 941-525-3752, aware122@ gmail.com, 360DegreeWellness.com.

Yoga Classes at Rosemary Court Yoga - 1011:30am, 12-1:15pm, and 6:30-8pm. 10am Hatha Yoga with Stephanie Cole is a blend of yoga styles based on the teacher’s background and helps to build strength and flexibility. 12pm Yin Yoga with Stephanie Cole is a passive yoga practice that stretches connective tissue in the body and provides time to remain in the poses for longer periods which increases flexibility. 6:30pm Vinyasa Yoga with Stacey Steig is a vigorous style of yoga, which links breath and movement through a heatbuilding sequence. $14 or 5 for $50. Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota. 941-9525280, RosemaryCourt.com.

Zen Tai Chi+ With Angi – 10:15-11:15am. Fusion class of Tai Chi and QiGong is a moving meditation. First class is only $5! Wild Ginger Apothecary in Gulf Gate, 6553 Superior Avenue, 941-312-5630, wildgingerapothecary.com.

Kidding Around Yoga/Parenting Class – 10:30am-noon. Kids learn yoga with a certified instructor while parents interact. Love offering. Unity of Sarasota, 3203 Proctor Rd. Info, 941-350-3301, UnityOfSarasota.org.

Vinyasa Yoga with Stacey Steig - 6:30-8pm.

March 7, 14, 21, 28. A vigorous style of yoga, which links breath and movement through a heatbuilding sequence. $14 or 5 for $50. Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota, 941-9525280, RosemaryCourt.com.

Belly Dancing With Adina – 7pm. All fitness levels welcome for this fun class! First class is only $5! Wild Ginger Apothecary in Gulf Gate, 6553 Superior Avenue, 941-312-5630, wildgingerapothecary.com.

Zen Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Tues & Thurs. Led by spiritual director, Rev Daito Zenei Thompson.

Consists of two 20-min meditations, separated by a 5-min walking meditation. Ends with tea & conversation. Free. Sarasota Zen Center, 3947 Clark Rd, Ste A, Sarasota. 941-451-6988. SarasotaZen.org.

The Greater Charlotte Harbor Group of the Sierra Club – 7-9pm. 3rd Tuesday monthly. Open to the public, this is a wonderful opportunity for you to discover what your local Sierra Club is all about.

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Building, 1532 Forrest Nelson Blvd, Port Charlotte. Info, 941-4232713, AllainHale@hotmail.com.

Intermediate Level Yoga Class – 7:30pm. Led by Cindy Turner at Garden of the Heart Yoga. Work toward a challenging “peak” pose each month, all classes include inversion preps. $18. Garden of the Heart Yoga, 2888 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, GardenofTheHeartYoga.com.

wednesday Alchemy Qigong Ground Practice- 9:30am.

Ground techniques for hips and spine, Arlington Park, Sarasota. Contact for meeting details, 941525-3752, aware122@gmail.com, 360DegreeWellness.com.

Hands-On Self-Healing Meditation – 1011:15am. Connect with the rejuvenating, harmonious flow of life energy in your body for deep relaxation, pain relief and more. Certified Jin Shin Jyutsu Self-Help Instructor, Michelle Giambra, guides you in sequences of hand placements to revitalize energy centers on your own body. Space is limited.

Please preregister. $18/class or 5 classes for $60 (prepay). Cash or check. Suncoast Jin Shin Jyutsu, Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota.

Contact Michelle Giambra, 941-228-2972, Michelle@SuncoastJSJ.com, SuncoastJSJ.com.

Five Points Park Farmers Market – 10am-2pm.

Omega Cure bottles, vials, cookies and chocolates available. Stop by, say hi, and try a sample. First St & N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, Omega3Innovations.com.

The Way of Mastery -10am & 5:30pm. Let go what no longer serves with peace. Know our perfect union with God. 941-955-3301, UnityOfSarasota.org Feldenkrais with Bonnie K – 10:45am. Awareness Through Movement classes improve posture, balance, and body awareness. Lessons (in chairs/on floor) are designed to quiet non-working habitual patterns, invite you into a process for learning and

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offer experiences for more efficient movement. $15. Ionie’s, 1241 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota. 941-3602248. FeldenkraisInSarasota.com.

Vinyasa Yoga with Stephanie Cole – 11:30am1pm. A vigorous style of yoga, which links breath and movement through a heat-building sequence. $14 or 5 for $50. Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota. 941-952-5280, RosemaryCourt.com.

“Lunch Break” Yoga, all Levels, With Kelly – 12-12:45 pm. First class is only $5! Wild Ginger Apothecary in Gulf Gate, 6553 Superior Avenue, 941-312-5630, wildgingerapothecary.com.

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

Sarasota Mindfulness Institute--6-7pm. Drop-in Sitting Meditation group, with instruction & discussion of reading, Donation. Sarasota Mindfulness Institute, at Unitarian Universalist Church, 3975 Fruitville Rd. Sarasota, SarasotaMindfulness.org/ calendar.html.

Intro to Hoop Dance Class – 6-7pm. Learn the basics of the art of Hoop Dance in this 4-week series that begins each month. Have fun, dance, meet new friends and burn calories. $40/month series. Prana Yoga Studio, 3840 S Osprey Ave, Sarasota. Bonnie Brown 941-404-8114. OutwardSpiral.net.

Kundalini Yoga with Erinn Earth – 6-7pm. Outdoor class for fresh air intake. Lots of breathing while stretching. Techniques for kundalini manipulation for subtle body transformation. Meditation indoors at end of class. Lesson from Sutras or Gita. $10; $40/5, Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Rd, Sarasota, 941-284-9563, InSelfYoga.net.

Pregnancy Yoga – 6-7:15pm. Experience the benefits of pregnancy yoga for improved posture, strength, flexibility, endurance, breathing & relaxation. Appropriate for all levels. $15; $50/5. Prana Yoga, 3840 S Osprey Ave, Sarasota. 941-312-1898.

Wednesday Candlelight Healing Service - 7pm.

Wednesday evening is dedicated to healing. Receive a Vibrational Healing and join us in a guided meditation. We share our energy and intentions together in our candlelit sanctuary in a peaceful and loving hour together. 852 S Tuttle Ave. 941-9536620, SarasotaCenterofLight.com.

Vinyasa Flow Yoga with Paige – 7pm. First class is only $5! Wild Ginger Apothecary in Gulf Gate, 6553 Superior Avenue, 941-312-5630, WildGingerApothecary.com.

Drum Circle, Hand-Drumming (Djembe) Lessons -7-8 pm. Beginner class, $8. Ananda Yoga, 13035 Tamiani Trail, North Port. For more info, 941-275-4430, LittleDrummerGurl@outlook.com.

Prayer & Meditation Service – 7-8pm. A midweek relaxing respite which includes Affirmative Prayer, Music and Silence. Love offering. Unity of Sarasota, 3203 Proctor Rd. Info, 941-955-3301, UnityOfSarasota.org.

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Hope & Support Group for Bereaved Parents & Family – 7-9pm. 2nd Wednesday monthly. $5 Donation. Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Rd, Sarasota. Sandi Crea 814-449-7481.

The Keys of Enoch Study Group – 7-9pm. 1st and 3rd Weds. Known also as The Book of Knowledge, this is the study of the “code-book” or blueprint for spiritual consciousness with the reality of Divine Intelligence. KeysOfEnoch.com. Written

by Dr J J Hurtak. Facilitated by Kim Converse. $7.

The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdw, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333, ccosl.com.

The Wisdom of The Bhagavad Gita – 7:15-8:45 pm. “The Bhagavad Gita”, India’s best-known scripture, is featured in a best-selling translation.

A drama about Prince Arjuna, on the brink of an apocalyptic war, who turns in anguish to his spiritual guide, Sri Krishna, for answers to the questions of life. This is a discussion of the wisdom of this Hindu classic of spiritual literature. A copy of book is included in the price. With Shanna Spalding St. Clair, spiritual educator for over 30 years. $69. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Ave, Sarasota, 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman. com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.

thursday Yoga Every Thursday – 9am. Join Pauline Dimitry for classical Hatha Yoga Classes. For a Life in Balance-a gentle, transforming practice. All ages and experience levels. $10. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdw, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333, ccosl.com.

Alchemy Tai Chi & Qigong - 9:30am. Gentle movements for mind-body health and healing.

Arlington Park, Sarasota. Contact for meeting details, 941-525-3752, aware122@gmail.com, 360DegreeWellness.com.

Sarasota Mindfulness Institute--10-11am, Dropin Qigong, $12 per single class or $10 per class when purchase a one-month pass. Sarasota Mindfulness Institute at Unitarian Universalist Church, 3975 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, SarasotaMindfulness.org/calendar.html.

Beginners Yoga with Angie M – 6pm. Perfect for first timers or for strengthening yoga fundamentals.

First class is only $5! Wild Ginger Apothecary in Gulf Gate, 6553 Superior Avenue, 941-312-5630, wildgingerapothecary.com.

Knowledge of the Spiritual World – 7-8:30pm. A beginner’s class introducing Alchemical Mystery School Knowledge of the Spiritual World and its Attainment. Clvan64@gmail.com Interactive Meditation – 6:30-7:30pm. Qigong & breathwork for personal and spiritual development.

830 Central Ave, Sarasota. RSVP 941-780-0501.

Sunset Yoga on Turtle Beach with Julie - 6:307:30pm. All-Levels class takes place near the steps/ramp by the north parking lot. Bring a mat or towel. Inclement weather location is the Turtle Beach Community Center, located near the entrance of the park. $5 suggested. (No class if rain, high winds, cold weather or red tide). Contact Julie@chesapeakeyoga.com.

Pet Grief Support Group – 7pm. 3rd Thursday.

For understanding, support & sharing pictures & stories of your special friend. Love offering. Unity of Sarasota. 941-955-3301.

Introduction to Yoga Six-week Series – Jan 12 - Feb 16. $99. The Yoga Sanctuary, 112 Sullivan St, Punta Gorda. 941-505-9642. Info@TheYogaSanctuary.biz.

Suncoast Reiki Share – 7-9pm. 4th Thursday monthly. Open to all, no experience needed. Come experience and share the wonderful gift of Reiki energy. This is also an open invitation to all Reiki practitioners to receive as well as share your healing gifts. Hornberger Wellness & Chiropractic Bldg, 2nd flr, 4001 Swift Rd, Sarasota. Info, 941-539-0346.

Meetup.com/Suncoast-Reiki-Share-Meetup.

Worlds of Possibilities – Evidential Mediumship – 7-9pm. Open up to ways to communicate with those in Spirit, with accurate and varied information. Each chakra has a unique vibration that corresponds with the vibration of one or more “clairs,”. This will enable us to experience the different chakra vibrations and energy flows. There will be exercises designed to quicken our vibration to prepare to work with Spirit. Plus, opportunities in class to practice while working in pairs and groups. With Karen Rose Slember. $10. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Ave Sarasota, 941-5445874, Light@VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.

Yoga Classes with Liana Sheintal Bryant - 1010:45am and 11:15am-12:30pm. 10am Mom + Baby Yoga class is designed for babies 6 weeks to 3 years (but all are welcome!) and offers benefits for both moms and their babies. 11:15am Ashtanga Yoga with Liana Sheintal Bryant is a physically demanding practice synchronizing breath with movement through a set series of progressive postures to build strength, flexibility and stamina. $14 or 5 for $50. Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota. 941-952-5280, RosemaryCourt.com.

Mangrove School Little Clamshells Parent Child Program - For 0-3 year olds. Call to register 941-927-3711, MangroveSarasota.com.

Zen Tai Chi+ With Angi – 10:15-11:15am. Fusion class of Tai Chi and QiGong is a moving meditation. First class is only $5! Wild Ginger Apothecary in Gulf Gate, 6553 Superior Avenue, 941-312-5630, wildgingerapothecary.com.

Alchemy Tai Chi & Qigong - 8:30am. Gentle movements for mind-body health and healing. Arlington Park, Sarasota. Contact for meeting details, 941-525-3752, aware122@gmail.com, 360DegreeWellness.com.

Gentle Dynamic Yoga – 11am. Alignment-based, progressive stretching & flows, ideal for a gentler workout. $16 or $80/6. Yoga with Vesna, 7513 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota. YogaWithVesna.com.

Hatha Yoga with Stephanie Cole – 9:30-11am and 11:30am-1pm. A creative blend of yoga styles based on the teacher’s background. The class helps to build strength and flexibility. $14 or 5 for $50.

Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota.

941-952-5280, RosemaryCourt.com.

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Unity Book Club - 10-12noon. Lively discussions of titles related to Unity teachings. Love offering. Unity of Sarasota, 941-955-3301, UnityOfSarasota.org.

Feldenkrais Class – 11:30am-1pm. Deepen your awareness of how you move to improve balance, flexibility and posture. Pay as you wish. Longevity Wellness Clinic. SRQ, 941-923-9355.

Sarasota Mindfulness Institute -12–1pm. Dropin Sitting Meditation group, with instruction & discussion of reading, Donation. Sarasota Mindfulness Institute, at Unitarian Universalist Church, 3975 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, SarasotaMindfulness.org/calendar.html.

“Lunch Break” Yoga, all Levels, With Kelly – 12-12:45 pm. First class is only $5! Wild Ginger Apothecary in Gulf Gate, 6553 Superior Avenue, 941-312-5630, wildgingerapothecary.com.

Green Door Organics Co-op – 1-5:30pm. Every Friday of the month. Premium organics, affordable prices, no cross-contamination. Four locations, 941-378-9036 or OrganicVeggies.net.

Developing Consciousness with Rev Jim Toole 6pm. Enjoy a time of connection, checking in with each other, discussing spiritual topics and joining in a channeled meditation. All are welcome Love offering. Sarasota Center of Light Ed Center 852 S Tuttle Ave, Sarasota, 941-330-5031, RevJimSCOL@gmail.com.

Social Media Marketing for Holistic Practices - 8 pm. Sarasota-based Up Marketing Strategies presents classes on social media marketing for holistic and other small businesses on a regular schedule.

Learn the basics of attraction marketing and online engagement to help your practice connect with and sign up more clients and customers. No matter what product you sell or service you provide, people are looking for it on social media, and your business must be there, too! No matter your level of techskills, there’s a lot you can do to boost your business. For schedule information, call Bill 941-3157627, UpMarketingStrategies.com.

saturday Sarasota Farmers Market – 7am-1pm. Rain or shine. Established in 1979, the market continues its tradition of serving the community with local produce, plants, prepared foods and artisans. They currently have a full market that includes 70 vendors and 5,000 sq ft of produce and plants. 1592 Main St from Lemon Ave to Selby Five Points Park, Downtown Sarasota.

Central Sarasota Year-Round Farmers Market – 8am-1pm, rain or shine. Every agriculture vendor at the market (fruits, vegetables, herbs, plants, etc.) is a grower or farmer, not just a reseller. The Florida House, 4454 S Beneva Rd, Sarasota. CentralSarasotaFamersMarket.com.

Back to Basics Yoga with Angie M – 9am. Gentle beginner friendly yoga flow. First class is only $5!

Wild Ginger Apothecary in Gulf Gate, 6553 Superior Avenue, 941-312-5630, wildgingerapothecary.com.

Mixed level Yoga Class – 9am. Led by Amanda Hansell at Garden of the Heart Yoga. Learn a variety of poses everyone can do, including inversion preps and advanced variations on poses. $18. Garden of the Heart Yoga, 2888 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, GardenofTheHeartYoga.com Yoga Classes at Rosemary Court Yoga 9-10:15am, 10:45am-12pm, and 11am-12:30pm.

9am Vinyasa Yoga with Rebecca Harp is a vigorous style of yoga, which links breath and movement through a heat-building sequence. 10:45am Hatha Yoga with Jess DiLorenzo is a blend of yoga styles based on the teacher’s background and helps to build strength and flexibility. 11am Iyengar Yoga (Introductory Series) with Deborah Di Carlo is characterized by an emphasis on precision of alignment in the yoga postures, the use of props to help students of all ability levels achieve correct alignment, and an understanding of the therapeutic potential of yoga. $14, or 5 for $50, or 8 for $80.

Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota, 941-952-5280, RosemaryCourt.com.

Bradenton Farmers’ Market – 9am-2pm. Over thirty-five vendors offering locally-grown fruits, vegetables, plants, organic products, fresh seafood, prepared foods, as well as the s of local artists, craftspeople and musicians. 1005 1st Ave W, Bradenton. 941-932-9440. RealizeBradenton.com/ our_vendors.

Downtown Bradenton Farmers’ Market – 9am2pm. Features a special activity including guest chefs, raffles, arts & crafts vendors, children’s activities. Old Main St, Downtown parking/free on weekends. Dogs on leashes welcome. 941-744-7484.

Psychic Fair – 10am-3pm. 2nd & 4th Sat. Are you searching, questioning and seeking answers? Choose from some of the best Intuitive Artists in the area. See what your future holds. Complimentary refreshments. Private Readings $1/Min. Angel Ministries, 2269 Tamiami Trail, Venice. Rev Donna L. Galloway, 561-346-6296, AngelMinistriesfl.org.

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Free Sleep Consultation at Sleep Organics – 10am-5pm or by appt. Find out how to remedy aches and pains and get better quality sleep. 650 Central Ave, Sarasota, 941-312-5906, Sleep-Organics.com.

Kundalini Yoga with Erinn Earth – 10:3011:45am. Outdoor class for fresh air intake. Lots of breathing while stretching. Techniques for kundalini manipulation for subtle body transformation. Meditation indoors at end of class. Lesson from Sutras or Gita. $10; $40/5, Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Rd, Sarasota. 941-284-9563, InSelfYoga.net.

Saturday Night Fever “Ballroom Style” – 8-10pm. Refreshments included. $15pp/$25cpl.

Call Jim for more information. 3801 Bee Ridge Rd., 941-726-0569.

Sleep Consultation – Find out how you could be sleeping better at night with a free, no obligation consultation. Top Drawer Furniture, 1955 Northgate Blvd, Sarasota. 941-877-1381. TopDrawerFurnitureStore.com.

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communityresourceguide Connecting you to the leaders in natural health care and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide email publisher@nasrq.com to request our media kit.

ACUPUNCTURE/ CHINESE MEDICINE CARYN L. YOUNG, DOM, AP, OTR

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

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

Home office in Sarasota, Florida call 941 539 4232 www.wealthofhealthcenter.com

Combining integrative technology and techniques to bring you Dynamic results see www.wealthofhealthcenter.com Acupuncture, NES, Zyto, Homeopathy, Scalar

360 DEGREE WELLNESS

Sean M Leonard, AP, MAcOM Acupuncture Herbal Medicine Qigong Personal Training 7053 S. Tamiami Trail, Suite A, Sarasota 941-525-3752 aware122@gmail.com

Advanced Acupuncture treatments for acute and chronic conditions. Layered protocols work to address both the root cause and symptoms, bringing you back into balance.

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.

DONNA THORSEN, AP, DOM, BA.

Constitution Square 2100 Constitution Blvd. Suite 114, Sarasota, Across from Phillipi Estate Park ( just 1/2 mile north of Stickney Point Rd. ) 941-350-8554 DonnaThorsen@comcast.net.

Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine, Massage, B-12 Shots (Energy and Metabolism), Ionic detox foot-bath, Homeopathic Pain Management, Nutritional Consultation.Discount Packages and Gift Certificates Available!! Practicing in Sarasota over 23 years! Contact Donna Thorsen, AP, DOM @ Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine. See me on Facebook!

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APOTHECARY

STARFLOWER ORGANIC SPATHECARY

415 Pineapple Ave., Sarasota, Fl 34236 941-554-4292 • Starflower.com

Starflower, makers of organic skincare has expanded its store to include a fully decked Apothecary including biodynamic/organic bulk medicinal herbs, oriental longevity herbs and roots, new medicinal tinctures, organic clothing, terry robes, silk eye pillows and an array of holistic lifestyle accessories, gifts and cards. Visit our boutique and Spathecary Wednesday - Friday 10 am - 5 pm.

DR. PAULA KOGER BSN.MA AP OMD

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!

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SLEEP ORGANICS

650 Central Ave, Suite 5, Sarasota (941) 312-5906 • Sleep-Organics.com

Sarasota’s sleep specialists, featuring the west coast’s largest selection of natural and organic mattresses and bedding, all constructed with non-toxic materials such as organic cotton, wool, and latex.

BOOKSTORE/GIFT SHOPS ELYSIAN FIELDS

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

Celebrating 25 wonderful years, this award-winning store for conscious livings offers a unique assortment of quality, hand-selected gifts: jewelry, crystals, books, greeting cards, clothing, candles, aromatherapy, incense, and more… Private intuitive readings offered daily by the most reputable readers in town. Engaging classes and events monthly. Open: Mon-Sat 10am – 6pm, Sun 12pm – 5pm.

COLON HYDROTHERAPY ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER SARASOTA ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER

Anne Luther, DVM 3646 Birky St., Sarasota 34232 941-954-4771 • SRQVet.com

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Dr. Anne Luther has over 25 years experience in conventional medicine and alternative therapies such as acupuncture and homeopathy.

“We treat your pet like our own!”

COLON THERAPY CLINIC

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

Cleansing for digestive disorders.

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

COMPUTER HEALER BILL SKLODOWSKI WINDOWS/MAC

TECH + TRAINING SarasotaPCTechSupport.com 941-877-5501.

Summer Special: Get $10 off - just mention this listing. Our specialists come to your home or office - no need to carry that computer to the shop! Computer cleanup / tuneup / speedup. Virus and malware removal. Hardware and network setup. Full training for everything tech. For more info or to book your appointment online: SarasotaPCTechSupport.com or call 941-877-5501.

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.

SRQDC

Dr. William J Maecker 7725 Holiday Dr, Sarasota 941-518-2247 SRQDC.com

Improving health in Sarasota, one person at a time.

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY ADVANCED CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY [WHOLE BODY]

Terry Grywinksi, LMT MA6049 San Marco 205D, 1188 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota • 941-321-8757 www.ADVCST.com

Gifted healer Terry Grywinski with 19 years experience and advanced craniosacral training provides rapid relief from injury, pain, and muscle restrictions.

Great success with auto/ sports injury, sciatic, neck and back pain, TMJ, migraines.

CRYSTALS THE CRYSTAL CAVE

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

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

ELYSIAN FIELDS

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

Celebrating 25 wonderful years, this award-winning store for conscious livings offers a unique assortment of quality, hand-selected gifts: jewelry, crystals, books, greeting cards, clothing, candles, aromatherapy, incense, and more… Private intuitive readings offered daily by the most reputable readers in town. Engaging classes and events monthly.

Open: Mon-Sat 10am – 6pm, Sun 12pm – 5pm.

FACIALS/MASSAGE

HEART AND SOLE ORGANICS

Cindy Heard, LMT, LE, MA65765 Certified IIR Reflexologist 1435 S. Osprey Ave., Suite 200, Sarasota 941-228-9724 HeartandSoleOrganics.com

Offering therapeutic treatments in Reflexology, Massage and 100% Organic Facials. Introductory Reflexology session $59. Monthly Specials, visit heartandsoleorganics.com.

CUPPING

FIRE AND GLASS CUPPING

Ron Farkas LMT, BSW, ma 47783 941-303-2118 ReikiRonsCupping@Gmail.com

The art of healing with Ancient Technique called, Fire and Glass Cupping, dates back to 1550 BC. With over a decade of experience, Ron Farkas brings this specialized Ancient skill to your home. Conditions as: Sciatica, Frozen Shoulder, Low back pain, Detox, are the most popular problem area resolved with cupping. In the comfort of your own home, one or two sessions can change your life. For free consultation, email / call, or visit You Tube “ Ron Farkas Cupping” for demo of the Ancient Healing Art of Fire and Glass Cupping. Sliding fee schedule based on Need / Respect/ Location. $60 base fee.

DENTISTRY RAY BEHM DDS

127 N Garden Ave.Clearwater, FL SaveYourTeeth.com 727-446-6747

Save your teeth with safe natural holistic dentistry. We offer general dental services such as cleanings, checkups and emergencies. Safe appropriate amalgam removal. Metal-free crowns, bridges and dentures.Non-surgical gum treatment. Holistic extractions.

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

FELDENKRAIS METHOD® FELDENKRAIS METHOD®

Children (ABM) and Adults Classes, Individual Lessons, Workshops Bonnie Kissam, MA, LMT, CE Provider 941-360-2248 www.FeldenkrasInSarasota.com

The Feldenkrais® Approach improves posture and creates more efficient ways of moving through ‘Movement with Attention’. Clients optimize their musical, athletic or everyday movements, and improve abilities after injury, illness and trauma. Available in Sarasota, St. Pete & Orlando. Call Bonnie at email Bonnie@FeldenkraisInSarasota.com or 941-360-2248.

FURNITURE

TOP DRAWER FURNITURE

1955 Northgate Blvd, Sarasota (941) 877-1381 TopDrawerFurnitureStore.com

Local, family owned and operated furniture store specializing in solid wood, reclaimed wood, and FSC certified furniture. Also featuring natural and organic mattresses and bedding. For Your Home + For Your Health.

HYPNOTHERAPY

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

Looking for a new and empowering way to create the positive change in your life you desire? Have you suffered enough, struggling with habits, sadness, anxious feelings or stress? Discover within you a new and happier way to be in the day to day. Hypnosis is a safe, simple and successful way to empower yourself.

You are unique and deserve a compassionate customized approach to achieving your goals. I invite you to learn more, enjoy free resources, and schedule a complimentary compassionate consultation at bethsnyderhypnosis.com or call 941.228.8020.

Feel better now!

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HOLISTIC HEALING CENTER

MINDFULNESS

SERENITY STATIONS

FIVE PETAL HOLISTIC HEALING CENTER

A Mindful Place 2020 Rose St Ste B, Sarasota SerenityStations.com

Angela Rauter AP, DOM, LMT 830 Central Ave, Sarasota 941-315-6858

Acupuncture, ATMAT®, Massage, Pilates, Meditation, Herbs, Essences, Supplements, classes and events.

Our mission is to promote holistic practices that support self-care, self-awareness and personal growth in a conscious environment. We are creating a Hub of integrative coaches & consultants.

NATURAL FOOD CAFE EVERGREEN

JIN SHIN JYUTSU®

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

SUNCOAST JIN SHIN JYUTSU

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

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

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

JUICE BAR

CROP JUICE BAR & CAFE

2320 Gulf Gate Drive, Sarasota and 4057 Cattlemen Rd, Sarasota (inside LA Fitness) (941) 923-8640 cropjuicesrq.com

At CROP, we hand craft our juices daily by using the highest ORGANIC JUICE BAR & CAFE quality organic vegetables, mix the appropriate amounts of organic fruits for a burst of flavor, and package our juice in glass to ensure the freshest, highest quality juice available anywhere. We invite you to try a CROP juice today and compare the ingredients on our label to any other juice on the market. You will then understand why we believe no other juice even comes close.

Valerie Clows 713 Honore Ave, Sarasota, 941-378-4367 5770 Ranch Lake Blvd, East Bradenton, 753-7297 • HolisticForPets.com

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

NUTRITION LICENSED NUTRITION COUNSELOR Eve Prang Plews, LIC NC333 Full Spectrum Health, Inc. 2106 Bispham Road Sarasota, FL 941-952-1200 • M-Fri 9-5, Sat10-2 FullSpectrumHealth.com

HOLISTIC HEALTH CLINIC & STORE. Superior Supplements by Xymogen and more. Professional Grade Homeopathics by Newton.

Essential Oils by Oil Lady and Wind River Organic Skin Care by Éminence.

LYMPHATIC THERAPY SUNCOAST LYMPHEDEMA THERAPY CENTER

Center and Perfect Blend Acupuncture Diana Hebert, AP, DOM, RN, CLT 941-321-7171 dianahebertrn@gmail.com

NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS

Specializing in removing toxins naturally, promoting wellness and treating abnormal swelling due to lymphedema, trauma, surgery, or cancer with Manual Lymph Drainage.

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SPECIAL NUTRITION DISCOUNT PRICES

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

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

www.nasrq.com

STARFLOWER ORGANIC SPATHECARY

415 Pineapple Ave., Sarasota, Fl 34236 941-554-4292 Starflower.com

Starflower Organic Spathecary offers an extensive line of superfoods and herbal medicinals with disease protocols. We offer a Holistic Wellness consultation for detoxification, which is a comprehensive multi-organ, total-body cleansing and natural detoxification program.

It includes reducing toxin intake, enhancing toxin elimination, and using specific detoxification herbs and other supportive dietary supplements to strengthen and promote optimum function of the organs. Visit our boutique and Spathecary Wednesday - Friday 10 am - 5 pm.

PERSONAL CARE/ HOME PRODUCTS WILD GINGER APOTHECARY

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

Eco-friendly shop health + beauty.

Strictly nontoxic natural, organic products. Apothecary, lounge and learn studio to shop, learn, and move.

Open Tu-Fri 10-6 and Sat 10-4.

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6557 SUPERIOR AVENUE • SARASOTA, FL • 34231 {IN GULF GATE SHOPPING VILLAGE}

PEST CONTROL

941.312.5630 • WILDGINGERAPOTHECARY.COM

GOOD NEWS PEST SOLUTIONS Dean Burnside, President Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice 941-371-1311 GoodNewsPestSolutions.com

Go Green Plus 3 • Pest Control, Termite Control • Rodent Proofing and Trapping • Bat and Bird Exclusion • Mosquito and Mole Suppression • Bed Bug Control • Residential and Commercial.

A NATURAL PEST CONTROL, INC.

“Keeping Your Home Healthy & Pest Free” 941-926-1190 Contact@anaturalpestcontrol.com www.aNaturalPestControl.com

A Natural Pest Control Inc. proudly serving Sarasota and Manatee Counties since 1996. We are committed to the well-being of your family, pets and environment. The pest experts you can rely on.

PET SUPPLIES HOLISTIC FOR PETS

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

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

PSYCHIC MEDIUM REVEREND LOIS CHENEY

928-300-2030 Sarasota-Psychic-Medium.com RevLois@gmail.com

Contacts Guides, Angels, Loved Ones, Past Lives. Cord Removal, Healing with Sound & Color. Chakra Balancing. Home or Office Clearing. Clinical Hypnosis for Habit Change. Psychic Parties!

RESTAURANT VEG & GRILL

2164 Gulf Gate Drive, Sarasota 941-312-6424 www.vegsrq.com

Veg & Grill offers Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Vegetarian, vegan & gluten free menu available. Check out our website for sample of our menu- take out available.

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.

SKIN CARE

STARFLOWER ORGANIC SPATHECARY

415 Pineapple Ave., Sarasota, Fl 34236 941-554-4292 Starflower.com

Fresh, food-grade, organic skin care made in small batches, including medicinal – grade essential oils. We specialize in anti-aging for mature skin, rosacea, and acne. Visit our boutique and Spathecary Wednesday - Friday 10 am - 5 pm.

UNITY OF SARASOTA

SPA AND WELLNESS

Rev. Elizabeth Thompson 3023 Proctor Rd, Sarasota 941-955-3301 UnityOfSarasota.com

FOUR PILLARS

San Marco Plaza 8209 Natures Way, Suite 221 Lakewood Ranch, Fl 941-373-3955 FourPillarsFlorida.com

Unity is an extremely positive approach to life, seeking to accept the good in people and all of life. God is seen as having many attributes, but most important that God is LOVE.

Four Pillars is a positive and healthy place to learn, relax, energize, and reinvent. Our services include massage, facials, acupuncture, reiki, hypnosis, wellness and life coaching, educational and social workshops. Our retail shop offers books, crystals, t-shirts, jewelry, skin care, and essential oils.

You’ll find just what you need to balance your mind, body, spirit, home and social connections.

Open Mon-Fri 9-6, Sat 10-5 and evenings by appointment. See our website or social media for events.

VETERINARIAN ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER 3646 Birky Street, Sarasota 941-954-4771 SRQVet.com

Dr. Anne Luther has over 25 years experience in conventional medicine and alternative therapies such as acupuncture and homeopathy. “We treat your pet like our own!”

YOGA

THE OM SHOPPE

ROSEMARY COURT YOGA

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

810 Central Ave, Sarasota 941-952-5280 RosemaryCourt.com

Rosemary Court Yoga in downtown Sarasota offers all styles & levels of yoga classes including Beginner, Hatha, Pre & Postnatal, Iyengar, Restorative, Vinyasa, Power, Senior, Kundalini, Kripalu, and more. Come visit our welcoming and tranquil space.

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

GARDEN OF THE HEART YOGA

2888 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota. Near Tuttle 941-341-9781 GardenOfTheHeartYoga.com

SPIRITUAL CENTERS COSMIC CENTER OF SPIRITUAL LIGHT

5041 Ringwood Meadow, G2, Sarasota 941-371-9333 CosmicCenterOfSpiritualLight.com

Embracing the New Paradigms of our Awakening Consciousness. A place of Knowledge,Wisdom, Healing and Comfort. Please visit our website at CCOSL.com for more information.

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.

Alignment-based hatha yoga for all ages and abilities. Classes are taught progressively, building from one week to the next each month, so you can access more poses with ease, according you your level. Gentle Yoga, Meditation, Vinyasa, Mixed Levels, Kirtan, Restorative Yoga, Chair Yoga, Workshops, and Teacher Training.

Open 7 days a week. Drop-ins welcome.

WILD GINGER APOTHECARY (STUDIO)

6553 Superior Avenue (Gulf Gate Shopping Village) Sarasota, Fl 941-312-5630 wildgingerlifestyle.com

Community shop for health + wellness offering Yoga, Pilates, Nia, Dance, and more. Classes and workshops for learn every age / skill level. First class with every teacher is only $5! move Special workshops offered 6557 SUPERIOR AVENUE • SARASOTA, FL • 34231 weekly. {IN GULF GATE SHOPPING VILLAGE}

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Herbology and Botany 1 Introduction to Chiropractic 1 Ayurvedic Medicine 1 Traditional Chinese Medicine 1 Nutrition and Aging 1 The Herbal Medicine Chest

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EVERGLADES UNIVERSITY 866.907.2262

Everglades University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

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