July 2020 Natural Awakenings Upstate

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HEALTHY

LIVING

HEALTHY

PLANET

Gut Talk

Tips for a Healthy Microbiome

Beyond Factory Farms ‘Big Meat’ Comes at High Cost

Balancing Act Exercises for Strength & Stability

Help for Anxious Kids

Strategies to Help Them Cope

July 2020 | Sarasota/Manatee/Charlotte Edition | nasrq.com

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White Sands Dentistry Holistic | Biological Dentistry

Dr. Martina Mallery DDS

941.748.9393 www.WhiteSandsDentistry.com

Dr. Huguette Duteau DDS

Conscious Sedation Dentistry Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Huggins Protocol • Metal Free Dentistry • Dental Revision Ozone Therapy • Biological Extractions • Dental Material Biocompatibility Testing • Biomimetic Dentistry Now offering Dermapen with PRF Microneedling

$299.00 New Patient Package*

A Comprehensive Exam with a Holistic & Biological approach to Treatment Planning your dental needs Digital Radiographs, Dental Cleaning with Ozone**, Microscopic Bacterial Analysis, Holistic Home Care Strategies Nutritional Counseling *offer expires 7/31/20, $557 value. **in absence of periodontal disease

White Sands Dentistry • 520 48th Street Court E. • Bradenton, FL 34208 2

Active members of International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology, Sarasota/Manatee Edition www.nasrq.com International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine, and Holistic Dental Association.

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SUPER VALUE NUTRITION Lowest Prices and Best Selection of Vitamins in SRQ! Super Value Nutrition is moving! Our Siesta Drive location is moving in August. We will be moving one block over to The Colonnade, 2300 Bee Ridge Road. We are looking to expand our product lines and continue to offer Sarasota the best prices and selection in town!

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2163 Siesta Drive (941)366.1997 5842 Bee Ridge Road (941)342-1908

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8 PILLARS OF LIFESTYLE WELLNESS AN EDUCATION BASED WELLNESS PROGRAM DESIGNED TO EXPAND YOUR HEALTH

Service Based Medicine As Partners in your health, we listen with Comprehensive Interpersonal Connection. Our highest priority is service to you.

Systems-based approach

Client v. Patient Most humans are mostly healthy, even if they’re not feeling well at that moment!

We use the term CLIENT in our clinic, because the original Latin means “one who hears.” We do not have patients, because the original Latin means “one who suffers.”

Our tried and true methodology has helped thousands of people over decades achieve their optimal health goals.

Science based healing Utilizing the most effective and safest diagnostic techniques.

We want CLIENTS who are HAPPY and HEALTHY

Spiritual

Relentless pursuit of knowledge

Our physical body is one aspect of our being. The mind-bodyspirit connection is a foundation of LWC’s treatment approach.

Our practitioners passionately pursue excellence.

Team approach Your wellness team works seamlessly together.

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Knowing who you can go to, when, and for what is essential for easy decisions.

Our practitioners are experts in their field, and our Client Experience Guide is here to show you the way!

Specializing in integrating Traditional Chinese Medicine, Functional Medicine, Energy Medicine, Medical Qigong, and Chinese Herbology for the recovery and reversal of:

Acute and Chronic Pain • Anxiety & Depression • Traumatic Stress • Stroke • Digestion • Cardiovascular Concerns • Sports Injuries • Memory • Stress • Dermatology • Respiratory Issues • Diabetes and Metabolism • Mold

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July Events:

Thursday, July 9th - THE ROADMAP TO “RE”-How to REcover, RE-bound, RE-invent & RENEW w/ James Wanless

Guest Readerrds:

S WSun PEroteEctionT S IUnsecMt ShieMld ScEarveRs T I M E !

Citronella Candles

Please excuse the mess while our building gets a makeover.

WE ARE OPEN DURING CONSTRUCTION!

1273 S. Tamiami Trail at Bahia Vista · Midtown Plaza · Sarasota · 941-361-3006 www.elysianfieldsonline.com

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Cynthia - July 3 James - July 10th Sherry - July 10th Kari - July 11th Susan - July 11th Deni - July 25th

Sandhill Healing Center, Inc. • Sandhill Medical Thermography • Serving Charlotte County since 1992 • Non-Invasive • Experience the Difference!

Medical Thermography

NO Compression • NO Radiation • NO Pain

Med-Hot Thermal Imaging Systems is a unique technology that measures and records skin temperature patterns and variations emitted from the human body. It helps illustrate a body’s physiology by showing patterns of active inflammation along with an increased blood supply feeding an existing disease pattern.

In recent years, a variety of studies have called into question the safety of cumulative exposure to radiation. Medical Thermography emits nothing: it only takes an image. It is a useful tool for frequent screening with NO chance of danger.

OUR Services Include:

• Experienced, Professional, Certified Clinical Thermographers • Highest quality Medical High-Definition Camera provides finest images for precise interpretation • All images analyzed by specially trained and certified MD’s with written report • Report discussed and given to you with copies of your images, patient education • A new look at the inflammatory process and functionality of the body • Affordable Imaging Packages

Acupuncture • Detox • Chiropractic • EEG Biofeedback • Medical Thermography 24901 Sandhill Blvd. Ste 8 at Deep Creek Commons, Port Charlotte 941 235-8929 SHH.ABMP.COM

“Two for Tuesday” “Wine Down Wednesday” “Family Night Thursday” For more information contact the restaurant at 941.412.4334.

Café Evergreen - Healthy Food, Healthy Life 801 Tamiani Trail S. • Nokomis, Fl 34275 www.cafeevergreen.net • 941.412.4334

GentleBay Chiropractic Dr. Eric Winder Fascia, a fibrous connective tissue, is the “structural fabric” of your body.

It houses the position sense nerve endings which allow for coordination, muscular balance, and joint stability. Restrictions in fascia can cause a wide range of pain problems from tendinitis to back pain and from chronic headaches to joint arthritis.

Fascia therapy relieves this pain and restores flexibility.

We are open and accepting new patients, while adhering to strict hygiene protocols in light of COVID-19.

Feel your best. (941) 957-8390 3131 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota • 618 S. Tamiami Trail, Osprey More info at www.gentlebay.com July 2020

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The Integrated Path RELIEVE STRESS Let us guide your mind and body to

RESTORE BALANCE Dedicated to helping you and your family achieve health Our Services Include:

• Acupuncture • Oriental Medicine • Energetic Emotional Release • Bloodwork Analysis • Clinical Nutrition Assessments • Weight Management • Reiki Master • Occupational Therapy • ZYTO Elite

(Computerized Bio-communication Technology)

Caryn L. Young, DOM, AP, OT • Over 30 years of clinical experience • Board-Certified Acupuncture Physician • Masters in Traditional Chinese Medicine • Acupuncture Diplomate NCCAOM Favorite Acupuncture Physician Favorite Energy Healer

The Integrated Path, PA 3148 Southgate Circle Sarasota, FL 34239 941.924.8833 8

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Contents

19 WHY DOES YOUR KNEE HURT?,

20 COLLECTIVE TRAUMA,

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Gut Imbalance and How to Address It

22 CALMING KIDS 23 STEPHEN DINAN

on a Sacred Vision for America

24 WHEN A JOINT INJURY BECOMES CHRONIC

26 VIBROACOUSTIC

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THERAPY:

Is It Worth the Hype?

28 BEYOND

FACTORY FARMS

‘Big Meat’ Comes at High Cost

31 BALANCING ACT

Exercises for Strength and Stability

32 GREENER GREEN GRASS 34 OUTDOOR FEASTS Inspired Picnics and Healthy Grills

36 GUT TALK

Tips for a Healthy Microbiome

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37 CULTIVATING CONTENTMENT

The Spiritual Discipline of Evoking Joy

38 TAKING OUT THE TRASH 40 EARTH-FRIENDLY PETS Our Animals Can Go Green, Too

DEPARTMENTS 10 news briefs 16 health briefs 18 global briefs 20 community

spotlight 22 healthy kids 23 wise words 31 fit body 32 green living

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eating 36 healing ways 37 inspiration 40 natural pet 42 calendar 43 classifieds 44 resource guide

Natural Awakenings is a family of nearly 70 healthy living magazines celebrating 26 years of providing the communities we serve with the tools and resources we all need to lead healthier lives on a healthy planet.

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• Life Coaching • Energy Healings • Classes/ Presentations

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Energy Healing Biofeedback Evaluation PEMF Sessions Frequency Applications Sound Healing

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he height of summer is here which means we are halfway through what has turned out to be one of the strangest years on record! But in the midst of this global pandemic and other sociocultural tensions, there are still pockets of enjoyment and inspiration to be found in these balmy summer months—especially as we start the gradual transition back into rhythms in the world outside our couches and Netflix screens.

Summer is an ideal time to soak in the restorative beauty of nature, and this issue of Natural Awakenings is centered around earth-friendly practices which are healing both for the environment and for ourselves—mind, body and spirit. From nourishing our bodies with the freshest bounty this season has to offer, to finding an exercise routine that builds strength and balance, to seeking out moments of conscious inner joy, to caring for this planet of ours with intentional daily choices, these pages radiate the positivity we all need right now. So let’s have a peek inside, shall we?

Nothing feels more like summer than a quintessential picnic on the grass with the sun overhead and the shade of a tree nearby. While you might have to make some adaptations due to social distancing measures, this is the perfect season to grab a blanket, fill your picnic basket and dine al fresco, even if it’s just in the backyard. This month’s “Conscious Eating” article offers tips on how to make a nutritious spread for your next picnic, whether it’s a Fourth of July cookout on the grill or a random weeknight that deserves to feel more special.

On the subject of nutrition, if you have considered reducing your meat intake, the abundance of juicy fruits, crisp vegetables and aromatic herbs that are currently in season make it easier (and tastier) than ever to consume less animal proteins. This month’s feature article, “Beyond Factory Farms,” delves into both the economic and environmental costs of mass-producing meat—not to mention, the inhumane treatment of animals in factory farms and the health risk to our bodies of eating hormone-injected meats. So take the plunge into a plant-based lifestyle this summer to reap these financial, wellness and eco-friendly benefits.

Balance is something we all seem to crave more of these days, and one area of the body that needs extra attention in this area is the gut microbiome. Stress can wreak havoc on our digestive systems, so it’s important to care for the gut in times like this when external and internal pressures are both high. Our article on “Gut Talk” explores how to sustain a healthy microbiome which enables the body as a whole to continue thriving in the midst of stress, tension and anxiety. In addition, for even more daily balance, our “Fit Body” article is all about exercises that restore strength and stability, so you have the endurance to take on whatever life continues to throw this year.

As per usual, dear readers, this is just a small taste of everything you will find tucked within these pages. If you have any questions, comments or feedback on this issue, email Publisher@NASRQ.com. I wish you health, positivity, resilience and safety as we enter the second half of 2020, and remember to be present to the simple joys of summer!

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The Spirit of Palo Santo and Other Offerings at Elysian Fields

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or thousands of years, the shaman of South America have used Palo Santo for rituals and medicine. The spirit of Palo Santo spoke to them, and they respected and honored the tree. Primarily grown in South and Central America, this citrusy relative to Frankincense and Myrrh does more than clear space.

The magic of the Palo Santo “plant medicine” begins with death. After the Palo Santo tree dies naturally, the villagers allow the tree to remain on the earth for several years. This is when the spirit of the Palo Santo plant culminates. After the tree has cured on the forest floor, aspects of the tree are used with special attention given to branches which have never touched the earth. These branches, as well as leaves, wood and oil they produce are sacred.

Wood sticks are formed and used as a “smudge” to clear our negative energy. In native cultures, smudging with Palo Santo was not only thought to purify homes, but to bring prosperity. When the body senses the composition of the Palo Santo, it releases compounds which create euphoria and aid in sleep. These compounds are then released into the blood stream which signals the body to release more compounds that act as natural pain killers.

On the subject of healing trees, on July 7-8:30 p.m. Elysian Fields will host a free Zoom event on personal growth with a “tree of life” map. This virtual workshop facilitated by James Wanless is called “The Roadmap to RE: How to RE-cover, REbound, RE-invent and RE-New.” In addition, Elysian Fields will host the following guest readers this month as well: Cynthia on July 3, James and Sherry on July 10, Kari and Susan on July 11, and Deni on July 25.

For more information, call 941-361-3006 or visit ElysianFieldsOnline.com.

Services and Classes Continue Online at Sarasota Center of Light

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arasota Center of Light continues to maintain safety and well-being as a focus in July.

We are monitoring the activities in our community and state statistics as we make decisions related to reopening of the Center.

Our classes and services currently will continue online. We offer classes on Facebook Live as a public service at no charge. We will add classes that can be taken on Zoom at minimal fees. Thank you for participating in our services and classes. Please share them to spread the inspiration to as many as possible. We will immediately email and Facebook any changes to occur at the center.

In addition to Sunday Celebrations at 11 a.m. and Healing, Connection and Meditation Celebrations on Wednesdays at 7 p.m., the Center has the following classes being offered on Facebook Live as public service presentations and on Zoom. Rev. Jim Toole will be offering inspiration, information and support by presenting “The Benefits of Grace in Your Life” on July 11, “The Spiral of Metaphysical Thought” on July 14, “Your Spiritual Gifts” on July 23, and “Breathwork in Your Life” on July 28, all starting at 7 p.m. Private versions of these classes and others are available. Please contact Rev. Jim. Due to suspension of in-person activities like services and classes at the Center we are seeking to keep a balance in our finances. Our campus has 15 buildings which we are maintaining in preparation for your return. Our source of income is now dependent upon your donations or contributions. We humbly and graciously ask for your support.

Donations can be submitted on our website, by calling the office or by mailing a check. All contributions are appreciated. Please check the NA calendar, our website and Facebook page for details of our services, classes and other presentations that are scheduled.

Mailing address: 2710 Browning St., Sarasota, 34237. Location: 852 S Tuttle Ave., Sarasota.

For more information, call 941-953-6620, email ChurchOffice@SarasotaCenterofLight.com or visit www.SarasotaCenterofLight.com.

The Brain Wave Center is Moving!

Gregg Sledziewski; Executive Director

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n August 2020, The Brain Wave Center is excited to announce it will relocate from Main Street in downtown Sarasota to its future address, 640 South Washington Blvd.

Here is some of what to expect: A continued expansion of the core programs which include neurofeedback, psychotherapy, nutrition counseling and hypnotherapy, among others A launch of a medical division in order to build new platforms that will assess and treat attention deficits, spectrum disorders and other brain-borne issues A new center for the research and treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)— through The Brain Wave Center’s charity partners, if a family desires to utilize these services, the costs will be covered based on what the family can afford A partnership with European Wellness Centers to develop a modern, world-class center for holistic rejuvenation and health in order to treat the “whole person” Our new easily accessible location offers ample free parking and will be more special needs friendly than our present location.

The Brain Wave Center’s forthcoming new location will be at 640 S Washington Blvd., Sarasota. To learn more about the treatment modalities and services offered, call 941-552-4500 or visit BrainWaveCenters.com.

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European Helix Hair Designer

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NEW from Europe – Organic Hair Color Safest and Cleanest Way to Color Hair Develops in 12-15 minutes Created in Scotland – Made in USA THE CUT THAT CURLS with NO chemicals.

Everybody can benefit from this carefree haircut, especially baby-fine hair.

Please call Jutta for an appointment 941-629-0074 The “Vines” Shopping Center, 701 JC Center Court, Unit 10, Port Charlotte, FL • www.EuropeanHairDesigner.com

Florida Integrative Dentistry A Unique Facility For Holistic Dental Care General / Biological Dentistry and Oral Toxicology

Doctor Dick Chapman, DDS, PA

Services that set us apart:

Holistic Dental Cleanings Bioinert Ceramic Dental Implants OZONE Therapy Dental DNA Testing Strict Safe Mercury Removal Protocol Dental Materials Compatibility Assessment Oral (Flora) Probiotics Minimally Invasive Dentistry Catering Not Only to Your Teeth But Your Overall Well Being

941-893-5968

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Kids’ Virtual Summer Beach Runs

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he popular annual Kids’ Summer Beach Runs event, which combines exercise and fun for the entire family, will not be hosted on-site at Siesta Beach or Brohard Beach this summer due to COVID-19. Instead, participants can pick the dates, times and locations of their four one-mile runs. The free event, presented

by Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources; New Balance of Sarasota; and Sarasota Crew, began June 2 and runs through July 29.

Participants who run four times will earn an event t-shirt. Online preregistration is required to be eligible for the T-shirt. A drive-through t-shirt pickup will be held at two locations from 5 to 7 p.m.: Siesta Beach on June 30 or July 28 and Brohard Beach on July 1 or July 29. Since the organizers will not see the runners on the sand this year, they are asking participants to share their photos with them by using #SRQCountyParks and #KidsSummerBeachRuns in their social media posts.

Cost: Free. Locations for t-shirt pickup: Siesta Beach: 948 Beach Rd., Sarasota, near the pavilion; Brohard Beach: 1600 Harbor Dr., Venice, near the Venice Fishing Pier. For more information or to register, call Sarasota County Central Reservations at 941-8617275 or visit Tinyurl.com/yb6k5hne.

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Animal Rescue Coalition’s Pet Photo Contest

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hare your pet with the world and enter Animal Rescue Coalition’s (ARC) “Unconditional Love Calendar” photo contest.

We know you took a number of photos featuring your four-legged family member while quarantined at home this spring, and we invite you to enter your favorite snapshot, then tell everyone you know to cast their votes for it.

The furry friend with the most votes will be on the cover of our calendar for next year, and 11 more pets will be featured on various pages inside the calendar too.

To enter, just submit your photo with a $20 donation fee. In addition, votes are $1 each with a minimum donation of $5 (which equals five votes). All donations from this contest will be used to help us save animals’ lives through low-cost spay and neuter.

Voting ends on July 31.

For more information and to enter, visit GoGoPhotoContest.com.

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Skin Cancer Prevention Alert during COVID-19COVID-19: Dermatology

WHEN WAS YOUR LAST SELF CHECK? If you’ve spent long periods outside unprotected from the sun you’re at greater risk of skin cancer. Being aware of any changes is key to finding skin cancer early. It could save your life. Check your entire body, including skin not normally exposed to the sun. If it is easier, ask someone else to check difficult-to-see areas.

Early signs of melanoma are changes to the shape or color of existing moles or, in the appearance of a new lump anywhere on the skin. At later stages, the mole may itch, ulcerate or bleed. Early signs of melanoma are summarized by the mnemonic “ABCDE”:

FREE PHONE VIDEO

EVALUATION OF YOUR SKIN CONCERNS

CALL (941)926-2300 TO SCHEDULE It’s for everyone so tell your family and friends!

If you participate with any of these platforms you are accepting that this might not be HIPPAA compliant Free first time evalutation only. Your insurance might be billed. Available to Florida Residents only

During these most difficult times, we are helping to defeat COVID-19 by giving patients the option to have their skin problems evaluated without traveling to our office allowing them to avoid the possible unnecessary exposure to this potentially deadly virus.

WE ARE TAKING ACTIONS TO REDUCE THE SPREAD OF COVID-19

1. Free Virtual Skin Check. Call our office and we will evaluate your skin condition within 48h.

2. Curbside pick-up of products. Purchase products by phone, we will bring them to your car.

3. Check-in from your car. Call the office to be checked-in once you arrive on the parking lot.

4. Staff and Patients wear a mask and check of everyone’s temperature 5. Medical grade sanitizer gel and wipes for common areas (doorknobs, chairs, bathrooms, ...)

6. Cancel/reschedule appointment if fever, respiratory symptoms or flu like symptoms

ABRAMS DERMATOLOGY | 3328 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota | (941) 926.2300 | AbramsDerm.com THE PATIENT AND ANY OTHER PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT HAS A RIGHT TO REFUSE TO PAY, CANCEL PAYMENT, OR BE REIMBURSED FOR PAYMENT FOR ANY OTHER SERVICE, EXAMINATION, OR TREATMENT THAT IS PERFORMED AS A RESULT OF AND WITHIN 72 HOURS OF RESPONDING TO THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE FREE, DISCOUNTED FEE, OR REDUCED FEE SERVICE, EXAMINATION, OR TREATMENT.

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Auras, Emotions and the Human Voice

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Shaman Journey Experience with Butterfly Deerwoman

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ev. Zan Benham, (a.k.a. Butterfly Deerwoman) is offering a Shaman Journey Experience on July 18, 2–4 p.m. Normally this event would be held at Rising Tide International in Sarasota, but due to COVID-19, it will be held safely on Zoom to ensure social distancing for each participant in their chosen sacred space.

During this awkward, unpredictable and often disparaging time, now is the moment to purge, awaken and redefine who we are and how to live in this new reality on our planet. The fervency of the summer sun radiates down to ignite our issues and desires, so it is time to relax, fall back and surrender into the coolness and insight of a Shaman Journey.

This offers an opportunity to look within, re-evaluate and revisit our needs and intentions. Summer is known as the “Growing Times.” Old Man Coyote, the trickster, watches carefully as the heat of summer can distract our mindfulness. It is indeed time to expand our vision and insight of new possibilities for our future.

For those unfamiliar with this practice, a Shaman Journey Experience is a guided meditation enhanced by the heartbeat of the large mother drum. The Journey takes us down and out through dimensions of our imagination where reality and dream time interweave into a perfect tapestry based on each person’s own special rhythms, understandings, frequencies and needs.

Guides, allies and totems await us just beyond the veil and rejoice in hearing our requests. They are always there to serve us and receive pleasure from this.

Through the reverberation of the drum, inner gateways of frequencies open our subconscious mind with insights for healing and understanding according to each person’s individuals need. The Journey itself is approximately 30–40 minutes. The rest is preparation and processing. The fee is $25, payable in advance

by July 1. A confirmation email will be sent to each participant following their payment. This email will contain instructions on how to set up your sacred space the journey.

To RSVP, call 941-586-9087 or email Zan@Woman-Spirit.com. For more information, visit Woman-Spirit.com.

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n 1939, Semyon Kirilian accidentally discovered that he can photograph human energy fields, and as a result, many people are familiar with Kirilian photography today.

Holistic wellness centers and health expos often make such photographs available to the public.

These cameras utilize skin conductivity to register the energy field.

There are other systems that use the human voice to capture the holographic signature of the human energy field at any given moment. As human emotions change, so do the auric colors and structures. Each color has its own meaning as a unique fingerprint that reflects a host of information about the person.

For example, indigo aura radiates benevolence and intuition.

A blue aura communicates spirituality, healing qualities and kind, sensitive natures. A yellow aura is usually optimistic, but can also be indecisive. A green reveals heart energy, peace, compassion and love. An orange is ambitious and mentally conscientious. A pink aura shows a special kind love, sincerity and friendship.

Some aura colors reflect the more painful side of being human such as black, brown and gray. A Red aura is energetic, intense and earthy. One of the most unique colors is white. Humans with this aura are spiritual, enlightened and awakened.

If you are interested in seeing your auric field, contact Beata Molnar, Energy Healer in Sarasota. With every healing session, she will include aura scans, sometimes before-and-after scans to show progress during her 90-minute sessions. Molnar has a biofeedback device that uses the human voice to scan the energy field. Molnar discovered that when her clients sing into her recording equipment instead of speaking, the human aura comes out stronger, brighter and more colorful.

Location: Aaron Ct., Sarasota. For more information, call The Healing Room at 941-586-9539 or visit Facebook.com/CreateBalanceAndHealing.

Summertime Specials at Point Lumineux

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he sun is out in all of its Vitamin D glory, and to celebrate, Point Lumineux has a number of specials this month. Telemedicine cannabis appointments are currently being offered to follow-up patients (please call to doublecheck availability). Hormone replacement therapy (HRT), nutritional IVs, functional medicine, genetic testing and more are available this summer as well. In addition, we have some exciting updates to share with our community too.

We will soon upgrade to a new radio frequency micro-needling machine, so stay tuned for more details as to when we launch. This full-body treatment works on any skin color with no downtime required.

The technology can address a number of skin conditions including, but not limited to, deep wrinkles, acne, scars, cellulite, rosacea, stretch marks, loss of tightness, and melasma or pigment issues. Finally, this month’s CoolSculpting live event will take place on July 16, 5 p.m., and our live cannabis educational event hosted by Liberty Health Sciences will take place on July 21, 5:30 p.m.

For more information, call 941-217-6828 or email FrontDesk@PointLumineux.com.

Bich Mai Saunders Experienced and knowledgeable Available late evenings and weekends • Does house calls Licensed Massage Therapist MA 25928 Establishment License MM 12205

Special price at NEW LOCATION & for new clients: 3 Swedish or 2 Deep Tissue Massages for $100

Bich Mai Saunders LMT is now at Yoga From The Heart 2010 Pine Terrace, Sarasota • 941-724-9992 July 2020

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Eat More Citrus for a Thinner Waistline Research published in the Phytotherapy Research Journal analyzed 13 studies from around the world involving 921 people. The studies showed that eating citrus fruits or their extract can significantly reduce body weight.

The research data found that citrus and its extracts reduced body weight by an average of 2.8 pounds per person and almost an inch of waist and hip circumference. It also reduced body mass index among those studied.

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In good news for the 10 to 20 percent of people over age 65 that suffer with mild cognitive impairment, research from China’s Central South University, in Hunan, shows that practicing the gentle ancient martial art of tai chi can significantly improve memory, learning, mental speed and attention, the ability to formulate abstract ideas, mental flexibility and visuospatial perception. The research analyzed data from 10 studies that included 1,061 people with symptoms such as forgetting conversations and names, and having difficulty with complex tasks. “As it emphasizes mental concentration, physical balance, full-body stretching and relaxation, and relaxed breathing, tai chi has a great potential for becoming widely integrated into rehabilitation interventions for various medical and psychological conditions,” write the study’s authors.

Berberine, an alkaloid compound found in goldenseal, Oregon grape, barberry and other herbs, can potentially reduce artery plaque, concludes a new study from the Hunan University of Chinese Medicine. Researchers studied the metabolic pathways for atherosclerosis using protein interactions developed from drug research. The databasedriven research confirmed that berberine reduces artery inflammation and the thickening of blood vessel walls that can lead to atherosclerosis—the hardening of the arteries. Previous studies have found that berberine reduces blood sugar levels, accelerates weight loss and lowers bad cholesterol levels.

Try Turmeric, Ginger and Black Pepper for Osteoarthritis For people suffering from the crippling pain and disability of osteoarthritis, the nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug naproxen, marketed as Aleve and other products, is a common prescription or over-the-counter medication, but it comes with side effects that can include gastrointestinal distress and higher blood pressure. In a study of 60 patients with chronic knee osteoarthritis, researchers at Iran’s Isfahan University of Medical Sciences compared naproxen in a double-blind trial with a turmeric extract, ginger and black pepper combination.

After two doses a day of each for four weeks, the levels of prostaglandin in patients taking the herbs matched the improvements in those patients taking naproxen. Prostaglandin levels gauge joint inflammation in osteoarthritis.

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Forest Loss Leads to Spread of Human Disease

Spending Time in Nature Increases Cognitive Performance

A new Stanford University study published in Landscape Ecology reveals viruses like COVID-19 that jump from animals to people will likely become more common as people continue to transform natural habitats into agricultural land.

Researchers found the loss of tropical forests in Uganda put people at greater risk of physical interactions with wild primates and the viruses they carry, with implications for the emergence and spread of infectious animal-to-human diseases in other parts of the world. People have converted nearly half of the world’s land into agriculture. Tropical forests have suffered the most, with some of the highest rates of conversion occurring during the last few decades. Study co-author Tyler McIntosh says, “At the end of the day, land conservation and the reduction of forest fragmentation is our best bet to reduce human [to] wild animal interactions.”

More of our time is spent indoors than ever before. One of the ways by which nature may improve cognitive function (i.e., the acquisition of and goal-oriented use of knowledge) is by improving memory formation and recall, specifically that of short-term or working memory, and goal-oriented or directed attention; the kind that requires focused effort. By comparing and contrasting 13 studies, a team of researchers has shed light on this complex interaction in research published in Frontiers in Psychology.

The studies used the backward digit span task, which requires participants to invert a series of numbers and repeat them back. All demonstrated significantly improved cognition in nature as compared to urban environments. The benefits of studies like this are two-fold: not only are we learning more about how the brain interacts with its environment, but also how to leverage this interaction to lead healthier, more productive and happier lives.

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In research that could help target new treatments for skin cancer, British scientists have identified how human skin suppresses inflammation after exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR). In the study at the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre, healthy volunteers agreed for their skin to be safely exposed to a single, inflammationcausing dose of UVR. Skin samples were taken and researchers examined their immune profile and skin composition over time.

Results showed that the T-cells CD4+GATA3+ and CD8+GATA3+, which help the skin repair itself after UVR exposure, altered skin composition for 14 days. “They could be there to prevent abnormal skin growth or potentially to act as gatekeepers against further inflammation,” says lead author Nathan Hawkshaw, Ph.D.

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Why Does Your Knee Hurt?

by Dr. Cynthia Clark, AP, CAN

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o you ever wonder when your heart’s going to give out? Imagine this: it’s a beautiful, sunny morning here in West Coast Florida. The sky is that particular color of blue with a few cotton candy-like clouds.

The rains haven’t started yet. You can smell gardenia in the air, and it’s still early enough in the day for just the right temperature. You take a moment to be grateful that you live in paradise, and then you pull your bike out for a ride on Legacy Trail, one of the safest and most scenic biking routines in America.

And that’s when you feel it—a pain in your knee. In fact, that’s the reason you chose to bike in the first place because it’s low-impact and safer for your knees. The pain twinges as you turn to get the bike down, but not enough to deter you from a ride. You feel better when you exercise, so you ignore it and mount the bike. It’s such a beautiful day, after all!

What you might not know, however, is the latest research from Harvard Medical School, the Scientific World Journal and Cleveland Clinic show there is a direct

connection between knee pain and cardiac health. There are many theories to explain this connection. For example, if you injure the knee, you could stop exercising and increase inflammation in your body, leading to heart issues. In addition, certain diseases like rheumatoid arthritis that cause joint pain also can result in heart issues.

A more curious question is, why is that particular knee susceptible to injury in the first place? You have two knees, but often only one is injured. One theory is that the body chooses to protect the heart and shunts inflammation as far away from it as possible. This means that most inflammation is caught at your knees. This would help make sense of the British study which showed that women with knee pain were twice as likely to die early from any cause and three times as likely to die early from cardiac issues.

This was the case with one of my running clients. He experienced knee pain but was able to use self-care modalities to manage it. He didn’t realize the injury was also a sign of an issue with his heart. Runners and endurance cardio athletes are prone to enlarged hearts, so when we supported his heart and the other affected organs, his knees improved.

Bloodwork can show if you’ve already had a heart attack, and a stress test can

show if you have problems with blood flow during exercise. It’s definitely not comprehensive, and regular exercise doesn’t guarantee that your ticker is functioning 100% as it should. You might recall the famous story of James Nixx, the athlete who popularized running in the 1970s and authored The Complete Book of Running. He also died of a heart attack at age 52 which shocked all of America. His fast-food diet and father’s heart attacks at 35, followed by death at 43, were later discovered, helping to complete the story.

Even endurance athletes are known to suffer heart attacks. It’s incredibly hard on their community when this happens, because they are all left wondering, why did this person who worked so hard to take such good care of themselves have to die like that, young and seemingly healthy? It is because their hearts were undernourished of the right nutrients.

How do I know this? Because for years I have used a specialized diagnostic technique and evaluated the cardiac health of every client who has walked into my clinic.

This has included a broad spectrum of clients who range from sedentary retirees to in-training triathletes. While talking about heart function and health can be scary, it is treatable with safe natural effective means which make the whole body stronger, rather than lead to liver or kidney damage risks. By the best of Western and Eastern medicine working in tandem, it is possible to both evaluate and restore cardiac health.

I’m not just the president of Longevity Wellness Clinic (LWC)—I am also a client.

I would not consider training for Ironman Florida without the excellent tools and resources at LWC. Do you find yourself not doing the activities you want to because you’re afraid of pain? I would love to help find and address the root causes of this.

Dr. Cynthia Clark, Acupuncture Physician and Applied Clinical Nutritionist, is an award-winning acupuncturist and nutritionist. She has helped hundreds of patients heal naturally from many ailments. As an engineer, she focuses on understanding how things work, from the human body to quantum mechanics. With her expertise in Chinese Medicine, she synthesizes multiparadigm solutions from Functional and Eastern Medicines.

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Collective Trauma,

Gut Imbalance and How to Address It

by Mary-Elizabeth Schurrer

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even months into the year 2020, and it seems unanimous that American society is in a pivotal, historic time. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to threaten the health and incomes of this nation’s most vulnerable and marginalized. State economies contend with how to reopen in the midst of a recent surge in the virus outbreak.

Protests have ignited in more than 75 U.S. cities to raise awareness for racial justice. Wildfires rage across the Southwest, and tropical storms have already been detected near the Gulf Coast. Fears of unemployment loom over households, and the effects of social distancing can lead to isolation or mental health concerns.

With all that being said, the collective trauma of this moment in our country should not be ignored because unresolved stress, anxiety and trauma burrow deep into the body where dis-ease can manifest.

One area that is extremely susceptible to this is our gut microbiome which promotes digestion, metabolism, immunity and even brain function. When the gut holds trauma, it “creates a perfect storm of inflammation and dysbiosis,” warns Dr. Christina Captain, nationally board-certified Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and lead practitioner at the Sarasota Center for Acupuncture and Nutrition (SCANsrq).

“How does this happen? To begin with, an unhealthy diet from stress-based comfort eating or limited economic resources will contribute to inflammation.

This is further exacerbated due to other causes of tension that elevate cortisol and keep the body hypervigilant,” she continues. And with all those painful images and sound bytes on our news channels or social 20

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media feeds, there is much to feel stressed about currently. However, “without balance in the gut microbiome, it’s not possible to heal the body.

The gut is a brain of its own and overlaps with all other systems in the human body, so a number of symptoms can be traced to a root pathogenic cause in the gut,” Dr. Captain enumerates.

How the gut responds to many of these cultural traumas is outside our control. Influencing factors remain uncertain. We do not know if the pandemic will continue for another few months or the rest of this year. We are unsure if the protests will activate racial equality, justice and reconciliation. We have no idea what “normal” will mean for us on the other side of this unprecedented time in our nation.

But while there might not be much we can do about the external pressures, we are in control of how to re-stabilize that stress response internally. This, adds Dr. Captain, starts with improving our nutrition.

“Someone who avoids all animal flesh but eats too many refined grains and oils can experience inflammation, and the same goes for an only meat and potatoes eater as well. Then we have the acidic keto dieters—these are people whose cholesterol and blood sugar levels are reduced by eating foods like cottage cheese and deli meats. They can lose weight on this diet, but their bodies are still acidic and inflamed which might also result in disease. This is especially dangerous because keto dieters tend to believe their bodies are healthy when they could, in fact, be a heart attack or stroke just waiting to happen.

These various diets can force the gut into a dysbiotic state which can lead to gastrointestinal (GI) issues such as heartburn, diarrhea, constipation and bloating.”

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we nourish ourselves and make adjustments for a non-inflammatory eating plan.

Dr. Captain’s holistic medicine practice goes even beyond this, however, to unearth the roots of gut imbalance at their source.

“SCANsrq provides a detailed and thorough intake to identify both patterns and problems in the gut. A favorite method in our office is the GI MAPS diagnostic solutions test which detects the DNA residue of any virus, bacteria, protozoa or fungus that has caused a disruption. It is also one of the only stool tests that can register zonulin proteins which can indicate a leaky gut. By no means does this test replace a colonoscopy examination though.

“Once these roots are exposed, we use natural substances—which can be just as effective as pharmaceuticals—to kill the pathological microbes. Of course, nutritional changes and probiotics are essential to any GI restoration plan too, and we have been successful in resolving many GI disturbances, so our clients can resume their lives without the prior discomfort they experienced. Acupuncture can also be utilized for symptom treatment and stress relief during this unstable time. Our doors are open, and we are here to assist you on the journey to a more balanced gut and healthier body. We adhere to all CDC recommendations to keep both you and our staff members safe, and we also offer complimentary meet-and-greets (via online platforms) to determine if we can help you. But if we cannot, then rest assured, we will find someone who can and refer you to them accordingly,” Dr. Captain vouches in conclusion.

Sarasota Center for Acupuncture and Nutrition is located at 2650 Bahia Vista Street, Suite 101, Sarasota. For more information on this practice or to schedule a complimentary meet-and-greet with Dr. Christina Captain, DAOM, MSAOM, MSHN, MA, Dipl. Ac., AP, SLP, call 941-951-1119 or visit SCANsrq.com.

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

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positive ones. More information on this program for parents and therapists can be found at SpaceTreatment.net.

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Everyday Anxiety-Busters

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Getting physical. “Encourage your

child to do any kind of exercise: jumping, swinging, running, catch, tag, hopscotch, biking, hiking, skateboarding. These activities are all considered weight-bearing because they place deep pressure on the joints and muscles, which calms their sensory systems that help regulate emotions,” advises Brittany Ferri, a Rochester, New York, occupational therapist specializing in pediatrics and mental health.

CALMING KIDS Ways to Turn Anxiety Around

by Ronica O’Hara

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t is difficult for children to make sense of what’s happening in response to COVID-19 as schools close, sports and extracurricular activities stop and many people wear masks. Before these unsettling circumstances took place, one in eight children experienced anxiety disorders, but now parents are reporting that even happy-golucky children that skipped through life have turned clingy; regressing to playing with old toys or becoming withdrawn. “The dramatic change in schedules, reduced social contact and worry about the illness itself can all contribute to the anxiety,” says Eli Lebowitz, Ph.D., director of the Program for Anxiety Disorders at the Yale Child Study Center.

“Some children will also have relatives or friends directly impacted by the virus.”

As the situation improves, so should children’s emotional well-being, but if anxiety lingers, parents can take heart in new research from the center that shows how childhood anxiety can be reversed before it becomes a crippling adult condition. The study of 124 children aged 7 to 14 with anxiety disorders found that when parents made simple behavior changes, their kids’ symptoms sharply decreased 87.5 percent of the time and disappeared completely 60 22

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percent of the time. Parents drew closer to their children and felt less stressed themselves, and the kids continued to improve even after the study ended.

According to Lebowitz, lead author of the study, the key is to reduce parental accommodation—actions that parents take to soothe and protect their anxious children, like texting to provide constant reassurances, speaking for a child with social fears or staying with a child that fears separation until they fall asleep. These actions may not be a problem in the short term or in tough times, but when used repeatedly, the child often becomes more fearful, less confident and unable to function in a normal manner.

In a new study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, parents learned in 12 weekly sessions how to slowly pull back from accommodating actions while validating the child’s emotions and conveying confidence in their ability to handle challenges. Notably, a parent-focused program, Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions, produced better results than the control group, in which the children underwent 12 sessions of cognitive behavioral therapy learning to replace negative thoughts with

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Getting outdoors. Sunlight stimulates the production of vitamin D and moodboosting serotonin, and studies show that even brief nature walks can lower anxiety and improve focus in kids.

Giving them seeds and a shovel.

Planning and working in their own garden give kids a healthy dose of fresh air, physical activity and a sense of accomplishment, and growing their own vegetables makes them more likely to enjoy eating them.

Breathing deep. “Parents can teach

children coping skills such as relaxing their body or taking slow deep breaths to help them regulate their anxiety,” says Lebowitz.

For example, a child can lie on their back and pretend to blow up a balloon. Or using a fresh flower, a child can breathe in the scent through the nose for a count of four, hold the breath for the same amount of time and then breathe out slowly through the mouth.

Playing it out. “Parents can help a child role-play what they could do in a situation that they’re nervous about,” says Leigh Ellen Watts Magness, a clinical social worker and play therapist, in Athens, Georgia. “They can create a puppet show where the characters have a similar problem, create a poster about some strategies they might use to relax or have their figurines talk to other toys about how they feel. All of these things help kids process feelings of anxiety.”

Ronica A. O’Hara is a Denver-based health writer. Connect at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

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STEPHEN DINAN ON A SACRED VISION FOR AMERICA

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by Linda Sechrist

tephen Dinan, founder and CEO of The Shift Network, is committed to creating a healthy, sustainable, peaceful and prosperous world, as are the 200,000 members of his worldwide organization. Interested in personal growth and spirituality since his early 20s, Dinan’s core passion has been to shift society, not just the individual. In his book Sacred America, Sacred World: Fulfilling Our Mission in Service to All, Dinan harvests the world’s wisdom and his own experiences to show how humans can grow, evolve and mature psychologically and spiritually, laying out an envisioning process for what’s possible when America achieves its full potential.

Positing that envisioning is not only the work of leaders but of all of America’s citizens, Dinan sheds light on a new sacred conversation and overriding vision that can guide us to finding the will and the way to midwife a new chapter in American history.

What is a sacred worldview?

We have a lot of forces pulling us into our separate identities, whether this is as Americans, Democrats, Republicans or identifying as counterculture or mainstream culture. Bifurcations, which happen when we identify with a part of reality and make the rest wrong, bad or problematic, keep us in a state of suffering.

A sacred worldview means living in reverence for all humanity and all life; seeing divinity in all people and things, not just in a few people, a group or political party; seeing the higher, nobler and deeper

dimension to all manifest reality that is expressed in humanity’s spiritual and religious impulses. A different way of engaging each other and designing how life works flows out of seeing life as the great mystics do; from a higher vantage point of interconnectedness.

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At its heart, what is Sacred Ameri-

Sacred America, Sacred World is about recognizing our role within the larger whole. It’s about our unity as one human family. When we can redesign our society from this standpoint, we’re fulfilling the deepest principles upon which this country was based. Part of the fulfillment of a sacred vision for our country is building upon our most ancient principles. For example, “E pluribus unum” is a deep metaphysical concept meaning out of many, one. It’s not that all is oneness.

This principle tells us that we evolve out of our “manyness” into our oneness, with each of us having a different role. Our manyness, our individuality, the unique flavors of life, different cultures and languages, is not something we want to erase. We do want to remember that we share this unitive ground and vision, as well as the powerful founding code of liberty, equality and justice for all.

Our country is coded with a mission to lean toward unity, to lean toward oneness. As the melting pot for the world, we integrate more cultures than any other country, creating unity from a great diversity of traditions, cultures, philosophies and religions. This is our shared inheritance.

Ultimately, Sacred America, Sacred

World is about building a movement of awake, conscious and caring citizens who are powerfully committed to building a new era for America.

How do we do this?

America can fulfill its higher potential and promise in the way that parallels how an individual matures to his or her next level of development. I believe that America’s next level of expression is within each of us, but it requires that we do some internal housecleaning, clearing out the past, letting go of our different political polarizations, being more solutions-focused and more focused on fulfilling our larger mission in service to the globe, rather than just in service to ourselves.

We have to go beyond partisan warfare to embrace those with other political views as our deepest allies. They are also part of the team that is here to help America shine; yes, even the people you can’t stand. In short, we need to open to a vision of possibility for our country, one in which we successfully navigate the crises, polarizations and political warfare of today to create a country that reflects our highest ideals and that truly serves the birth of a new, global era for humanity, one that is peaceful, sustainable, healthy and prosperous.

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings.

Connect at LindaSechrist.com. To listen to the full interview, Tinyurl.com/SDinanInterview.

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When a Joint Injury Becomes Chronic

by Eric Winder, DC

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t might be a knee, an elbow, an ankle or a shoulder, and it’s still painful long after healing from an injury. Why does pain continue in a joint months or year later?

Sometimes the reasons are obvious, but sometimes they are not what you might think. A clear understanding of the source of pain makes it easier to successfully treat that pain and find relief.

Tissue Damage Perhaps the most obvious place to start is permanent tissue damage or altered structure. This can include changes like osteoarthritis, bone spurs, spinal disc degeneration, torn ligaments, or altered alignment or posture such as scoliosis. All these changes might be present in a chronically painful joint, but they are not always the source of pain. More on that when we discuss fascia below.

Inflammation Another likely suspect is inflammation which is normal in a new injury that is healing. However, sometimes a joint is inflamed long after recovery should be complete. This can mean swelling, tenderness and pain in the affected joint on an recurring basis. Anti-inflammatory medications might offer temporary relief, but in many cases, symptoms return without the medication. For lasting relief, it is important to find and address the root cause of inflammation.

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Instability Chronic joint pain can also be caused by instability of the joint. If a joint moves in directions or ways that it is not supposed to—even a small amount—it can cause anything from mild to severe pain.

This is a similar to the wheel on a car or a bicycle—it should rotate smoothly without even a small amount of shake or wobble. If a slight wobble occurs, it can ruin bearings and even cause damage to other parts.

Fascia Restriction Finally, the connective tissue called fascia can have restrictions that cause joints to be painful. Fascia is a network of fibrous sheets and web-like structures that runs throughout the body to cover muscles, bones, joints and other tissues. Fascia contains the nerve endings that give us position sense which provides the information to make coordinated motion possible.

All muscular balance, joint alignment and joint stability require accurate position sense. When fascia is restricted or distorted, all those functions can be altered by faulty position sense which, in turn, causes faulty joint mechanics.

Getting to the Root Cause These four major causes of chronic joint pain can be intertwined. Structural damage such as torn ligaments might cause instability, then lead to inflammation and new fascia restriction. On the other hand, pain from inflammation could trigger muscle tension which, in turn, leads to instability,

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new fascia restriction and possibly arthritis. Basically, any one of the four factors can lead to developing the others. Successful treatment often requires temporary symptom treatment, but permanent relief requires finding the root cause wherever possible. Let’s look at each of these four factors again from a treatment point of view.

Fascia: Treating joint pain is a large part of my practice. Due to the ability of fascia restriction to disrupt muscle and joint function, I find that treating problems in fascia offers the most powerful results in relieving joint pain for most people. Restoring position sense often returns joint stability and quenches inflammation. I have seen hundreds of cases where a joint that tended to “give out” became more stable with the release of fascia restriction. It is also typical for successful fascia treatment to reduce or eliminate swelling and tenderness in joints that have been inflamed for months or even years.

Structural damage: This can lead to chronic pain, and the structural damage or alternations are usually not reversible.

However, it is important to realize that research has found low correlation between severity of join degeneration and severity of pain. Often, pain is due to fascia restrictions and the instability and inflammation that they trigger. If the structural damage is bad enough, a person might need to wear a support or a brace in a consistent basis or even undergo surgery, but it is typical in my practice for such patients to find pain relief with fascia treatment. Their joints continue to look the same on an x-ray or MRI, but their pain is relieved. Also, patients whose arthritis has been worsening each year (as seen on X-ray or MRI) often see the progression stop after a thorough course of fascia therapy.

Instability: Sometimes joint instability is due to permanent ligament damage and can only be treated with muscle strengthening, orthopedic supports or braces, or even surgery in severe cases. However, 95% of the joint instability that I see in my practice is simply due to distorted position sense from abnormal fascia restriction. When these restrictions are released,

muscular balance is restored, and the joint becomes stable.

Inflammation: For reasons poorly understood, it seems that inflammation can get stuck in its own feedback loop, perpetually maintaining itself without end, instead of disappearing after an injury heals. If this is the case, a steroid injection is sometimes given to break the feedback loop and resolve the inflammation. However, steroid injections usually do not offer permanent relief, and it is more common that underlying factors cause the inflammation.

Oral anti-inflammatory medications, such as ibuprofen, can be helpful in relieving pain, but they do not resolve chronic pain and sometimes have troubling sideeffects too. Fascia therapy, on the other hand, can often remove the underlying stresses that trigger chronic inflammation.

In fact, I see long-term pain relief from treating fascia restrictions more often than from using steroids or anti-inflammatories.

Because there are multiple factors involved in chronic pain after a joint has been injured, every case is different. The most effective relief comes from addressing root causes. While at times surgery, orthopedic supports and steroid injections are required, the less invasive option of fascia therapy is, in my experience, more often the most effective treatment. In fact, releasing fascia restriction frequently helps to achieve relief even in cases where surgery or orthopedic supports are also needed. In the end, each patient needs careful assessment and the type of treatment that finds the root causes of their chronic injuryrelated joint pain.

With the COVID-19 crisis, our evening programs have moved online. You are invited to attend a Zoom webinar on July 28, 6:30 p.m. You will learn in-depth about fascia, why it is important, and how fascia problems are resolved with gentle manual therapy. Dr. Eric Winder will discuss case examples, provide a treatment demonstration and hold a Q&A session following the presentation. Visit GentleBay.com to register for the webinar. Dr. Eric Winder has 23 years in practice and focuses on relieving pain and restoring alignment and motion through fascia release therapies without forceful manipulation.

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Vibroacoustic Therapy: Is It Worth the Hype?

by Zooey Seraphine

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f you’ve heard about vibroacoustic chairs and beds, you could be wondering what exactly vibroacoustic therapy is. It might even sound odd, at first, to think that a chair with music passing through it would be more therapeutic than just bluetoothing your favorite relaxation music. Why then are so many people, including wellness and healthcare professionals, starting to utilize and recommend the treatments? Below, we’ll discuss how vibroacoustic therapy can help to address a myriad of physiological and psychosomatic symptoms and what it actually does for the mind-body connection.

What is Vibroacoustic Therapy?

Let’s start by explaining what vibroacoustic therapy actually is and how it works. Vibroacoustic therapy (VAT) usually involves the use of low-frequency sound vibrations transferred through a transducer onto a bed, chair or mat, where a client can listen to and physically feel the sounds from the device. Unlike other methods of sound therapy, the sound you receive through a vibroacoustic chair affects the body in several different ways.

First of all, because it uses the power of therapeutic music designed for brainwave entrainment, it immediately triggers the relaxation response through air transmissions the body receives.

But the sound does not only travel through the air. In fact, there are a few other ways your body receives the vibrations, and the tones of the music you hear are not the only therapeutic frequencies the body receives.

These sound frequencies also pass through the transducer directly into the body through physical vibration which provides a massage for your cells and deep tissues. The cells vibrate at their own frequencies, so as you are exposed different frequencies, based on the energy, stresses, and sounds you encounter, the 26

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bodies can become out of sync with its own prime resonance (or state of harmony). The VAT frequencies are designed to return the body to a state of harmony or specifically address certain organs or states of discomfort. Because of the physical vibrations, the body also receives tactile stimulation and skeletal joint relaxation.

Finally, the body receives the therapeutic benefits of the VAT frequencies through bone conduction. Nerve impulses in the skull bone allow the brain to receive acoustic energy, even if there is structural hearing loss or damage. A well-constructed VAT chair or bed allows the music and frequencies to be felt and experienced at low, comfortable volumes, while still deeply impacting the body with a cellular massage.

What Can Vibroacoustic Therapy Do for You? So how can this inner massage and reharmonization benefit your individual body? Studies conducted by the National Institute of Health (NIH), among others resources, have shown that vibroacoustic therapy has significant potential in the following areas: • • • • • • • •

Reduce pain Slow respiration and heart rates Decrease blood pressure Lower stress Calm anxious feelings Reduce fatigue and exhaustion Relax of muscle tension and inflammation Lower brain wave frequencies to a theta or delta state

Besides producing a deep relaxation response, studies have also shown how VAT frequencies can address specific medical issues including, but not limited to, these below: • • • • • • • • •

Autism disorder Neurological disorders (including Retts syndrome and Parkinson’s disease) Muscle conditions (including rheumatoid arthritis and cerebral palsy) Post-operative pain (decreasing rehabilitation time), Other types of pain (including fibromyalgia) Circulatory deficiencies Digestive issues Insomnia Depression

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Addictions (including alcohol, other substances and gambling).

Are All Forms of Vibroacoustic Therapy the Same?

As with all technology, differences in how these devices are built will produce different effects on the body. Moreover, as this technology improves, the possibility for profound effect through vibroacoustic therapy increases.

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What makes the Inner Soul VAT chair so special? This chair was built with high quality new advanced technology transducers which produce minimal heat, and “are capable of producing accurate vibration from below 5 to over 1000 Hz. as well as sound well over 20 kHz.” This allows the brain to process the acoustic energy as sound, not just physical shaking. Moreover, yields a strong vibration with low volume, compared to other VAT technology.

This custom-designed chair was also made with detailed attention and care in a Sound Healing room “over a crystal grid and under a pyramid,” by a craftsman who is deeply passionate about his product and design, and has seen its transformative effects in the improved quality of life of his own family members.

Bringing Vibroacoustic Therapy to Sarasota As vibroacoustic therapy helps to alleviate discomfort and improve mental and physical function, it’s safe to conclude that it can, at minimum, help to ease you into relaxation, transform your mental state, and with frequency and duration, improve your overall quality of life in a drug-free and non-invasive way.

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BEYOND FACTORY FARMS ‘Big Meat’ Comes at High Cost

evin Walker, a Michigan State University professor and author of The Grand Food Bargain and the Mindless Drive for More, says, “Meat is the poster child of industrial food gone awry.” Independent animal farmers are disappearing while factory farms are getting bigger, causing more air, soil and water pollution in rural communities nationwide, reports the Center for a Livable Future (CLF) at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Large industrialized farms known as concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFO) rely on the routine use of antibiotics to both prevent the spread of disease and promote animal growth and weight gain—a practice known to fuel antibiotic resistance and compromise human health.

High Cost of Cheap Meat

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a push toward greater efficiency created the shift to industrial livestock production. However, attempts to maximize production for higher returns at minimal cost come at a price.

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shows that CAFO leads to the social and economic decline of rural communities.

“Research has consistently found that living near a CAFO is associated with an array of negative health impacts, including respiratory disease, mental health problems and certain types of infections,” says Keeve Nachman, Ph.D., director of the CLF Food Production and Public Health Program.

Everett Murphy, M.D., a retired pulmonologist from Kansas City, concurs, “Not only are the odors from factory livestock farms offensive, but individuals living within three miles of industrial animal operations are at risk for serious, life-shortening illnesses and permanent disabilities.”

Concrete reservoirs designed to hold manure present a problem as well, he adds, “They always leak into the groundwater, spreading antibiotic-resistant bacteria and making the source of water to neighboring communities unusable and toxic.”

Joan Olive says she is living proof that exposure to air pollution from factory farms is every bit as harmful as scientists and

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health experts have warned about for years.

On one fateful December day 16 years ago, Olive was outdoors on her family farm near Spencer, Iowa, when she noticed a strong, sickening odor. Feeling nauseous, she went inside, but later that evening, her tongue swelled, she became disoriented and began shaking and sweating profusely.

Olive’s symptoms subsided over the next few days, but since then she has experienced multiple chemical sensitivities, transient symptoms of brain fog, muscle twitching, migraines, and respiratory and circulatory problems. Health experts at the University of Iowa identified the source of the sickening odor as toxic hydrogen sulfide from liquid CAFO waste that had been sprayed on farmland one mile from Olive’s home. In addition to the region’s concentration of hog CAFO, her home sat two miles from 1.5 million chickens.

Today, Olive drinks filtered water and eats organic food to protect her health, but she notices that her symptoms return when triggered by exposure to CAFO air pollution and pesticides. In March, Olive moved to Spearfish, South Dakota, where she’s breathing easier and enjoying time outdoors. But she believes she left behind “thousands of rural residents who are having their lives and health destroyed by Big Ag.”

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There Ought to be a Law

“Government oversight and policies designed to safeguard the health of individuals and the environment from these operations have been inadequate,” says Bob Martin, director of the CLF Food System Policy Program.

Citing environmental and public health hazards, the American Public Health Association issued a new policy statement last November calling for a precautionary moratorium on all new and expanding CAFO. It advises a complete halt until additional scientific data has been collected and public health concerns addressed.

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Bypassing Industrial Eating

Many consumers don’t realize that the majority of beef, pork and chicken sold in supermarkets, served in restaurants and distributed to institutions nationwide comes from the industrial food system. According to the Public Justice Food Project, 85 percent of the meat Americans consume is produced by four corporate giants—Tyson, Smithfield, Cargill and JBS—each accused of hiding labor, animal or environmental abuses behind folksy brand names and packaging images.

To shed light on abuses and steer consumers away from industrial meat, the Center for Food Safety created a website that pulls back the curtain on CAFO. It recommends replacing half of the meat we eat with humane, sustainably raised, grass-fed and organic meat, while replacing the other half with plant-based sources of protein such as beans, peas, lentils, nuts and seeds—a dietary approach that benefits our gut microbes and protects us against a host of chronic diseases.

Meat Alternatives

As concerns mount about the health, ethical and environmental impact of animal products, the food industry has responded with more plant-based, lab-grown meat

practices. “Industrial agriculture is absolutely harmful,” reports A Greener World, a nonprofit certifier of the trustworthy Animal Welfare Approved label. But thinking we have to go vegan or purchase fake meat to protect our health or the planet is misguided.

Once you learn how our modern industrial food system has transformed what most Americans eat, you become highly motivated to eat something else. ~Eric Schlosser, author of Fast Food Nation, Chew on This and co-producer of Food, Inc. alternatives. Yet, according to the Food and Technology 2019 report by the market research firm The Hartman Group, many meat replacements rely on highly sophisticated technologies that hardly meet consumers’ definitions of “natural”.

“It’s all about what isn’t on the label,” says Urvashi Rangan, Ph.D., chief science advisor of the GRACE Communications Foundation. According to Rangan, many plant-based and fake meat products are actually ultra-processed foods that contain genetically engineered ingredients and rely on petroleum-based chemicals that are not required to be listed on the label.

“The Impossible Burger introduces over 48 new proteins to the human diet without a thorough safety investigation,” warns Rangan. She questions whether these new meat alternatives are better than meat from animals raised on pasture without routine drugs and synthetic fertilizers.

There’s a big difference between the health and environmental impact of meat from animals raised in feed lots versus those raised with regenerative agricultural

Eating Less, But Better Meat

“Our bodies are designed to be omnivores, and animal products are part of a diverse, real food diet,” says Rebecca Thistlethwaite, director of the Niche Meat Processor Assistance Network at Oregon State University. Thistlethwaite, author of Farms with a Future and The New Livestock Farmer: The Business of Raising and Selling Ethical Meat, believes in ancestral eating and eating as close to nature as possible. She is mindful of portion size and eats only organic and pasture-raised animal foods to avoid synthetic chemicals and pharmaceuticals.

Will Harris, owner of White Oak Pastures, in Bluffton, Georgia, declares, “It’s not the cow, it’s the how.” Harris transitioned his livestock operation from the industrial model to certified humane animal husbandry and sustainable practices that emulate nature. The switch to a pasturebased system yields healthier animals, he explains, and helps take carbon out of the atmosphere and back into the soil.

In Cows Save the Planet and Other Improbable Ways of Restoring Soil to Heal the Earth, author Judith Schwartz describes how grazing animals play a key role in restoring soil health, and therefore human health. “Well-managed pastures and grasslands with ruminant animals can sequester more carbon than they emit, improve soil health and increase groundwater recharge,” explains Thistlethwaite. Plus, both livestock and poultry can make use of inedible feeds that humans don’t consume, such as grass and sagebrush.

Critical Questions to Find and Support Good Food Where does my food come from? Who produced it and under what conditions? Were workers treated fairly and animals humanely? What’s in or on my food? Were pesticides, antibiotics, hormones, genetically modified ingredients or additives used in producing it?

Is it rich or poor in nutrients? What might be the unintended consequences of my food and farming choices? How might those choices affect our environment and future generations?

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The COVID-19 health crisis highlights inequalities in how we produce and distribute food. A new bill, the Farm System Reform Act (FSRA), will help to create a more healthy, sustainable and equitable model, by placing a moratorium on new Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (commonly known as factory farms), cracking down on the monopolistic practices of multinational meat corporations and supporting farmers to transition to healthier, pasture-based models and organic farming. To support the FSRA, the Sierra Club has made it easy to contact members of Congress at Tinyurl.com/ BlockFactoryFarms.

Power To the People

Rangan and Harris emphasize that the power of consumer spending can shift the market. However, Thistlethwaite says, “We cannot just vote with our forks, as many people don’t have that luxury.” She urges change at both personal and political levels, favoring incentive-based approaches with fewer subsidies going to the industrial system.

“We need more farmers raising high-quality animals in a humane, ecologically responsible manner,” says Thistlethwaite.

But we also need more small-scale slaughterhouses and meat processors throughout the country to get quality meat to more of our tables.

In addition to farmers’ markets, cooperatives and community supported agriculture, organizations such as the American Grassfed Association and Local Harvest connect consumers directly to farmers using sustainable practices to help rebuild regional food hubs and networks.

“Start with small steps,” suggests Thistlethwaite. “Buy milk from a local creamery, eggs from a farmer in your community or one-quarter cow to fill your freezer from a local, grass-fed beef producer. Reward the farms and ranches that are doing it right by purchasing from them, promoting them, supporting them.”

Melinda Hemmelgarn is an award-winning registered dietitian, writer and nationally syndicated radio host based in Columbia, MO. Reach her at FoodSleuth@gmail.com. Tune into Food Sleuth Radio at kopn.org.

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Everyday Activity

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BALANCING ACT

Exercises for Strength

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by Marlaina Donato

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ood balance is something we may take for granted until an unexpected fall brings our attention to a brewing problem. Slower reflexes, unconditioned muscles and changes in eyesight can all compromise balance. Statistics show at least one in three people over the age of 65 suffer from injuries related to falls, but regular core-strengthening balance training, yoga and tai chi can lower the risk considerably.

Marching in place and simple exercises added to a customary after-dinner walk on summer evenings can also go a long way. According to a 2013 study of senior women published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, exercising not only reduces the likelihood of falls by 37 percent, but also the severity of injuries such as broken bones by 61 percent.

“Balance is a skill, and like any skill, it gets better with practice,” says Mike Ross, a Chicago-based performance enhancement specialist and author of The Balance Manual.

“The problem is people gradually spend less and less time standing and moving around— chasing kids or doing yard work—and spend more time watching television or sitting in front of the computer.”

Whole Body Equilibrium Balance training for all ages helps the body to move fluidly as a singular, balanced unit.

Stephanie Mansour, a Chicago fitness expert and host of the PBS weekly Step it Up with Steph show, says, “Some people who have hip or back pain may have an imbalance: One side is more developed than the other. Other people may feel wobbly during workouts or walking upstairs, or less agile while getting in and out of cars; doing everyday movements. Balance training will help improve those everyday activities.”

Full-body exercises engage core muscles to stabilize movement. “You’ll be surprised by some muscles that are triggered that are otherwise less engaged during traditional exercises. No matter where you start, it only takes a few minutes of balance work a day to make a difference,” says Los Angeles fitness trainer Kollins Ezekh, emphasizing the added benefit of improved posture that naturally reduces lower back stress and resulting chronic pain.

Balance training also packs a positive punch for brain health by focusing the mind and improving cognitive function while lowering stress levels.

Being proactive throughout the day and adopting simple habits have far-reaching effects. “Start in the morning when you’re getting dressed for the day and pay attention to which foot you balance on first to put your legs in your pants. Consciously do the opposite. When you’re drying your hair or brushing your teeth, balance on your tip toes,” suggests Mansour.

Ross recommends staying active in the daily routines. “Make a point of breaking up long periods of sitting like desk work and [watching] television. Get up and play with the kids instead of watching them. If you can, do your own housecleaning and yard work instead of hiring someone. Find a sport that you can engage in as you age. For instance, you might play tennis in your 20s and 30s and then pickleball and Ping-Pong in your 50s.”

No matter what type of training we choose, there’s a way to fit in balance elements. “You can try yoga, where the different poses really challenge your balance strength,” says Ezekh. “When doing weight training, you can do lateral exercises with dumbbells on your shoulders or even squatting movements. You need to use your balance strength to prevent yourself from swaying or toppling over. Even exercises like walking down steps require proper levels of balance.”

A Steady Diet Vitamin B12-rich foods, including wholegrain cereals, plant-sourced milks, eggs, sardines and nutritional yeast, as well as resveratrol-rich fruits like grapes or blueberries, can help improve coordination and motor function. A 2016 study published in the Journal of Physical Therapy Science reveals that women over 60 with higher serum vitamin D levels exhibit better stability and strength in their lower extremities.

Overall, fostering good balance pays off in the long run. Ross notes, “Ideally, the time to start proactively doing activities that stimulate your balance is way before that first fall in your 50s and 60s.”

Marlaina Donato is the author of several books and a recording artist. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

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sequester carbon,” says Diana Carpinone, president of Non Toxic Communities, a pesticide reform nonprofit, and founder of Non Toxic Dover, in New Hampshire.

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Why Organic Lawns Make Eco-Sense

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by Julie Peterson

ith its dependence on synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, America’s 63,000 square miles of lawns rely on fossil fuels, put pressure on water supplies and devastate soil, watersheds, animals and people.

Fortunately, green turf can be attained organically, with important benefits. “In addition to protecting public health, eliminating our use of pesticides and fertilizers will allow us to build healthy soil and sequester more carbon as we face climate chaos,” says Mackenzie Feldman, executive director of HerbicideFree Campus, a San Francisco organization working to transition colleges nationwide to organic lawns.

The Harm Done

Homeowner desire for lush swaths of monoculture grass has been fueled by lawn chemical ads equating model families with flawless lawns. Unfortunately, the “green grass of home” isn’t an ideal dream, it’s a nightmare. Research shows that it exposes people to cancer-causing, reproductiveharming and endocrine-disrupting chemicals, many of which are deemed safe by

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government agencies. The Pesticide-Induced Diseases database at BeyondPesticides.org holds myriad studies linking chemicals to asthma, diabetes, autism, lupus, arthritis, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease and cancer. Children are particularly vulnerable to the effects of toxins due to their developing organs.

Exposure to lawn chemicals also comes through the air, on indoor surfaces and in water. A U.S. Geological Survey report found pesticides in 99 percent of urban streams. In mixed land use areas, 100 percent of major rivers and 33 percent of major aquifers were tainted.

While the culture around the aesthetics of landscapes is strong, the tipping point has arrived.

“People are becoming more aware that their children are at elevated risk and that there are deficiencies in the laws that govern toxic chemical use,” says Jay Feldman, executive director of Beyond Pesticides, in Washington, D.C.

Lawn chemicals are also feeding climate change. “Not only are they fossilfuel intensive to produce, they harm the biology in the soil and destroy its ability to

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Greener Green Grass

Recent lawsuits and climate change have given activists more power to effect sweeping changes in policy. “This isn’t just a niche idea. We have a mandate, given looming environmental crises, to transform our current chemical intensive systems to organic,” says Jay Feldman.

Organic turf experts have devised methods to grow monoculture grass. According to Ryan Anderson, a community outreach specialist at the Integrated Pest Management Institute of North America and leader of Midwest Grows Green, “Homeowners can keep their lawns organic by increasing cultural controls.” These include aerating, over seeding and mowing high to build the soil, turf and plant system.

While pristine lawns are possible, reconsidering aesthetics is another option. “We could let native plants grow and embrace plant diversity as fundamental to ecosystem resilience,” says Mackenzie Feldman.

Indeed, “weeds” are beneficial. Clover feeds nitrogen to grass, benefits soil organisms and stays green long after turf.

Dandelions were once considered a source of food and medicine, and all parts of it are edible, including flowers, roots and leaves.

Instead of living with weeds, some homeowners are choosing to tear out lawns and put in indigenous plants to attract pollinators and other wildlife. But it takes time for society to adopt new views and front yards can be polarizing.

“You can’t go from zero to hippie in a day. People need realistic goals,” says Carpinone.

Whether someone rents, owns or only has access to shared green spaces, Shaina Rico, founder of The Generation Ground, an Austin-based organization helping farmers launch regenerative businesses, feels everyone must “take ownership of our green spaces. If you are not the one managing the land, ask questions of those

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that are. What are we doing to support the soil biology? Can we achieve the goal without using chemicals? How can we increase soil organic matter?”

Greener Communities Concerned citizens are asking local governments and school districts to eliminate chemical turf management protocols at parks and schools. Nonprofit campaigns such as Beyond Pesticides, Non Toxic Communities and Herbicide-Free Campus can sometimes send a spokesperson and provide ample data to overcome common objections. “We can show that organic is viable and economical. Organic systems end up reducing costs over time,” says Jay Feldman, who helps install community pilot sites.

Transitioning to organic practices requires a focus on soil health, building up microbial life and organic matter, understanding the ecosystem and creating a balanced ecology. Once in place, it’s a functioning system that doesn’t need much management.

“You can have a beautiful, organic, green lawn that’s safe for all living things,” says Carpinone.

Julie Peterson writes about wellness and environmental issues from rural Wisconsin. Reach her at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com.

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OUTDOOR FEASTS Inspired Picnics and Healthy Grills

by Marlaina Donato othing defines the summer season picnicking not only in woodlands and quite like firing up the grill or on beaches, but on rooftops. Being open escaping with a picnic basket to a to different times of the day welcomes a favorite hideaway. From luscious fruits to shift in mood. “I’m particularly fond of gorgeous greens, enjoying a meal outdoors breakfast picnics. They’re an excellent way inspires us to eat what is in season and to clear your head and get motivated, as invites us to sip the moment. Most of all, they’re an activity fully engaging all of the it gives us special time with loved ones or senses. Twilight picnics are another favorwith ourselves. ite. As the sun begins to set, the light is less

Ashley English, of Candler, North harsh and the mood outdoors becomes Carolina, author of A Year of Picnics: Recipes decidedly quieter. I find picnics during for Dining Well in the Great Outdoors, sees this time of day to be especially relaxing,” picnics as a delicious excuse to eat healthy says English. and in sync with the seasons. “No matter

Simple tasks like washing salad greens what time of year you’re picnicking, there’s or whipping up a quick hummus dip the always going to be something ripe and in night before a picnic can save considerable season to showcase. We all know that foods time. Traditional picnic baskets are not eaten at their peak time of ripeness simply required, and English recommends vintage taste better, so use your summertime picnic suitcases, wooden crates or a backpack, as an opportunity to bite into a ripe waterespecially if the picnic destination involves melon or your autumn picnic as the ideal an uphill trek. She also emphasizes simplictime to bake an apple crisp.” ity: “While a lavish spread with myriad options is quite fun, a simple picnic can be Portable Pleasures equally enjoyable. A grazing board to-go Thinking outside the box can jazz up is quite easy. Pack up a medley of fruits, the ordinary. English sings the praises of veggies, charcuterie or cheeses, crackers,

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Grilling “adds a ton of flavor to food without needing to add additional fat or calories. Cooking over fire is also the oldest method of cooking,” says Lindars.

Happily, the health risks associated with barbequing meat over hot coals can be reduced by using flavorful marinades or opting to go vegan.

Reducing temperature decreases carcinogenic compounds associated with grilling meats and can be best accomplished by waiting until charcoal turns to embers or turning the gas grill down a notch or two. Grilling further from the flame on an elevated rack is also a good option. Citrusy or balsamic vinegar-based marinades naturally minimize toxic potential by reducing the formation of unhealthy compounds, studies show.

“You are what you eat and what you eat was eating. Opt for the highest-quality protein possible—grass-fed beef, organic, humanely raised protein,” suggests Lindars. “Make your own marinades and rubs to avoid ingredients like soybean oil and corn syrup. You can easily make your own with simple ingredients like olive oil, fresh herbs, vinegars, sea salt and spices.

Fresh rosemary, lemon zest, juice, sea salt, pepper and garlic with a splash of olive oil makes for an amazing marinade, and can even be paired with grass-fed butter to put on chicken. A basic rub of smoked paprika, sea salt, fresh ground pepper and dash of garlic powder is great on just about anything.”

Marlaina Donato is the author of several books and a recording artist. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

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spreads and pickles and a little something sweet, and you’ve got all you need to create a memorable meal outdoors.”

Robyn Lindars, of Fort Myers, Florida, author The Healthy Electric Smoker Cookbook: 100 Recipes with All-Natural Ingredients and Fewer Carbs, says, “I love grilled veggies paired with goat cheese and fresh herbs on French or Italian bread. You can add capicola or just stick to veggies for tasty sandwiches that do well in a cooler.”

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Recipes for Outdoor Feasts

Fruta Picada Yields: 8 to 10 servings

Fire-Roasted Gazpacho 3 lb small-to medium-size tomatoes, possibly a mixture of San Marzano and Campari tomatoes (The smaller tomatoes will get more exposure to the grill) 2 large cucumbers 1 poblano pepper 1 head of garlic 8 oz mini-bell peppers 2 tsp white wine vinegar 1 cup water (or more) Dash olive oil 1 Tbsp sea salt (preferably bourbon barrel smoked sea salt) 1 Tbsp black pepper (preferably bourbon barrel smoked pepper) 1 tsp sugar 1 large bunch basil 1 ripe avocado, diced Preheat a charcoal grill for medium direct heat—about 350° F. (Gas works, but will not produce as much smokiness as charcoal.)

Prepare the veggies to go on the grill: wash everything and slice the cucumbers into thin lengthwise pieces; put the garlic cloves onto skewers.

Grill the tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, garlic and poblano pepper until char marks form on all sides.

Remove the veggies and place in a big pot.

Add water.

With an immersion blender, mix everything together until uniform in consistency.

Add the olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper to taste; more water for a thinner consistency; and the basil at the end with one last blend with the immersion blender.

Chill at least 3 hours before serving so the flavors have time to meld together.

Garnish with diced avocado and fresh basil.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Robyn Lindars, GrillGirl.com.

New Twists on Old Favorites Brew up delicious and colorful herbal teas for gourmet lemonades. Try hibiscus, lemongrass, lavender or fresh ginger tea, adding fresh organic lemon juice and a sweetener of choice.

In a blender, whip up unsweetened plant-based milk (almond, coconut or cashew) with a ripe banana, a small handful of dates and a splash of vanilla extract, and pour into popsicle molds.

Combine peanut, almond, sunflower or soy butter with cocoa or carob powder, a tablespoon of plant-based hazelnut creamer and a pinch of salt.

Roll into balls and then add sesame, chia seeds, cinnamon, coconut sugar or chopped dates.

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

A combination of fresh fruit, lime juice and chili seasoning, fruta picada is served at markets and roadsides throughout Mexico.

The combination of spice and salt partnered with sweet fruit is guaranteed to take the edge off of a blistering summer’s day.

Spice Blend 3 Tbsp chipotle powder 3 Tbsp smoky paprika 1 Tbsp plus 2 tsp sea salt 1 Tbsp cumin seeds 1½ tsp celery seeds Fruit 1 pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into spears ½ watermelon, peeled, cut into spears and seeded 1 large jicama, peeled and cut into spears 1 large papaya, peeled, seeded and cut into spears Juice from 2 limes Grind all of the spice blend ingredients together in a spice grinder or food processor or with a mortar and pestle until finely powdered. Transfer to a lidded container with a shaker screen.

Place all of the fruit spears onto a serving platter. Squeeze the fresh lime juice evenly across. Let guests serve themselves as much fruit as they’d like, and then sprinkle with the spice blend.

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by Ashley English. Photo by Jen Altman.

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Grilled Romaine Hearts 1 romaine heart per person 1 Tbsp olive oil Sea salt to taste Fresh ground black pepper Parmesan cheese or another hard, aged cheese Prepare the grill for direct heat.

Rinse/dry the romaine hearts, drizzle with olive oil, sea salt and pepper.

Grill the romaine hearts on direct heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until char marks form and the lettuce begins to wilt.

Remove the hearts from the grill, grate a generous amount of the cheese on the hearts and add a little more olive oil.

For a crowd, chop the hearts up and put them in a bowl to serve as a large salad on the side of the main course.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Robyn Lindars, GrillGirl.com.

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TIPS FOR A HEALTHY MICROBIOME

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by Melinda Hemmelgarn

t’s hard to imagine surrendering control of our minds and bodies to trillions of microorganisms, but an ever-growing body of research from the Human Microbiome Project shows how microbes living in and on our bodies affect and even predict our physical and mental health.

The majority of these microorganisms, or microbiota, live within our large intestine.

According to Kelly Tappenden, Ph.D., a registered dietitian and head of the Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition at the University of Illinois–Chicago, we have more microbial cells within our gut than we have human cells in our body. These microbes help digest food, regulate appetite, produce certain vitamins, synthesize chemicals such as serotonin, metabolize carcinogens and regulate our immune system. She suggests that we think of them collectively as an organ that develops and changes as we age.

“A huge proportion of your immune system is actually in your GI tract,” says Dan Peterson, assistant professor of pathology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Taking care of our gut microbes is paramount during times of stress and risk of infection. In their book, The Good Gut: Taking Control of Your Weight, Your Mood, and Your Long-Term Health, Stanford researchers Justin and Erica Sonnenburg explain how healthy gut bacteria are essential for both metabolic health and strong immunity, adding that the chemicals our gut microbes synthesize

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behave like drugs—they are absorbed into our bloodstream and influence our biology.

Seattle-based biologist Ann Bikle refers to the colon as an “onboard medicine chest”.

Unfortunately, warns Sonnenburg, physicians too often prescribe antibiotics, which wreak havoc on our microbiota, leaving us susceptible to disease-causing organisms.

Fiber for a Strong Defense

The Sonnenburgs define a microbiotafriendly diet as rich in plant-based, high-fiber foods and limited in meat and saturated animal fats. Low-fiber diets contribute to a decline in gut microbe diversity, resulting in a weakened immune system. “Fiber is fuel for the gut,” says Joanne Slavin, Ph.D., a registered dietitian and professor of food science and nutrition at the University of Minnesota-St. Paul. It’s naturally found in fruits, vegetables, beans, peas, whole grains, nuts and seeds.

Fermentable fibers such as fruit pectin, beta-glucans in barley and oats, and oligosaccharides in beans are metabolized by gut bacteria to produce short-chain fatty acids that provide energy to cells in the colon.

Many fermentable fibers are called “prebiotics” because they promote the growth of beneficial gut bacteria. Inulin, for example, is a prebiotic fiber found naturally in onions, garlic, leeks, asparagus, wheat and oats.

Teresa Martin, a registered dietitian based in Bend, Oregon, who researches gut health and disease prevention, recommends

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35 to 50 grams of fiber per day to promote diverse, abundant and resilient gut microbes.

For those over 50 years of age, the Institute of Medicine recommends 30 grams of dietary fiber per day for men and 21 grams for women. Most Americans get half the recommended amounts because highly processed, low-fiber foods are ubiquitous. Plus, popular gluten-free, keto and paleo diets limit whole grains. When buying packaged foods, check labels carefully and choose those providing at least three grams of fiber per serving.

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Martin shares the following strategies for developing and preserving gut health: n Choose a vaginal birth, if pregnant; and breastfeed to help establish a healthy microbiome in the baby. n Choose an organic, plant-based diet.

Aim for a variety of different plant species each day. n Enjoy fermented foods such as yogurt, kefir and sauerkraut, but be cautious with probiotic supplements. Only use those with proven safety and effectiveness. n Limit “microbial assassins”. Artificial sweeteners and emulsifiers such as polysorbate 80, carageenan and carboxymethylcellulose, typically found in processed foods, can lead to bloating, irritable bowel and inflammation. n Enjoy physical activity; avoid sitting for more than 30 to 60 minutes. n Go outside, enjoy fresh air and play in the dirt. n Reduce stress. Try yoga, meditation and mindfulness. n Sleep six to eight hours each night. n Think about gut microbiota every day, advises Martin. “Anything you can do to help fuel healthy microbes, no matter how small, will make a difference to your health.”

Melinda Hemmelgarn, the Food Sleuth, is an award-winning registered dietitian, writer and nationally syndicated radio host based in Columbia, MO. Reach her at FoodSleuth@gmail.com.

The Spiritual Discipline of Evoking Joy

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by Marlaina Donato

ur four-legged friends—from pampered pooch to stray cat— have the inborn ability to seize the moment. No matter what chaotic circumstances may swirl around them, they have a knee-jerk response to spring into playful action or curl up in a patch of inviting sunlight.

As humans, we tend to postpone the smallest of joys and avoid emotional self-care, opting for that extra glass of wine or spending more than usual to feel better for a brief period of time. Tending to our own happiness begins by seeing joy not as a mood dependent upon circumstances, but as a spiritual discipline like any other. Emotional well-being is a garden we must weed and water daily, and in turn, our physical health can’t help but be well-nourished by the harvest. Studies through the years have shown that certain sites and organs in the body, including the thymus, immune cells and bone marrow, have receptors for neurotransmitters like serotonin, which could explain why cultivating contentment might boost our natural defenses.

Seasoned yogis and meditators often speak of an inner wellspring of joy that can be accessed through a committed practice.

Perhaps joy is less of a mood and more of a frequency that is accessible to all of us when we’re willing to align with its bandwidth. Making it a habit to step outside for 10 minutes to witness a sunset or greet the twilight while dinner cooks can be a beautiful way to advance felicity.

Taking five-minute joy breaks during the workday to listen to a favorite piece of music with earbuds, read a few pages of an inspiring book or notice the clouds is another easy way to tend to happiness. Filling a “joy jar” with lovely memories written on scraps of colorful paper can prompt a spontaneous smile any time of day. Taking a half-hour drive on a pretty back road instead of scrolling through social media can reset depleted emotional reserves.

Today, we can shift our thinking and see contentment as a precious, deserving loved one that needs nourishment like any other. Feeding joy in our lives can pave the daily humdrum road with jewels. In the end, perhaps fostering inner happiness by example is the greatest legacy we can leave behind.

Marlaina Donato is the author of Spiritual Famine in the Age of Plenty: Baby Steps to Bliss. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

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Taking Out the Trash

by Fred Harvey, MD

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e live on a toxic planet in a toxic time. In fact, toxicity is one of the causes of inflammatory degenerative diseases, so we need to be aware of encounter toxic challenges in our environment. I often talk about how to deal with chemical toxicity. The first rule of detoxification is to start with eliminating the source of the toxic exposure. This is often

simple to identify such as the mercury in fish or additives in processed foods.

Follow the EWG.org “Dirty Dozen” and “Clean Fifteen” for better produce selections.

Then add a homeopathic remedy like Drainage to stimulate elimination of the toxins, or support the liver and kidney biotransformation and excretion with nutritional supplements like Liver Protect to increase glutathione, Dual-Phase herbal liver support with Medcaps DPO, cell rejuvenation with NRF 2 Activator, and foods like celery juice. A high-

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In our current environment, we are subjected to horrendous emotional toxicity.

It is sometimes more difficult to eliminate the toxic source in this situation. The fabric of society seems to be toxic. Angry and fearful people are everywhere, and some might even live in our homes. If we find ourselves being sucked into the maelstrom of emotional toxicity that is polarizing our nation around race, police brutality or from the reactionary response to COVID isolation, we need to step back. Eliminate or reduce exposure to inflammatory analyses and opinions. Avoid doom scrolling and obsessing over the news cycle.

It is unlikely that we will effect change by fretting over issues beyond our control. So we need to remove ourselves from the presence of emotionally toxic people. When we cannot do that, another option is remove ourselves mentally by meditating, listening to music or reading material that is unrelated to politics or divisive issues. Unplug from violent movies and television programs. Take a walk in the park, on the beach or anywhere in nature.

Earthing is a powerful tool to calm and ground us—literally. We need to spend time outside barefoot and feel the earth under our feet. These lifestyle changes can be difficult, so to offer support in this growth journey, a Functional Medicine Health Coach can be of assistance.

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lthough cats and dogs don’t require much more than food, a cozy napping spot and human attention, U.S. pet owners spent $95.7 billion last year on their furry companions, according to the 2019 National Pet Owners Survey Statistics produced by the American Pet Products Association. That’s a lot of products, all of which require packaging, shipping, shopping, consumption and waste that the environment must bear. Finding eco-friendly alternatives is key to having a pet that doesn’t inadvertently harm the planet.

Proper Playthings

Pet toys can be costly to the wallet and the environment. Dogs can destroy flimsy items in seconds and the growing number of cat toys under the couch is money out the window. When choosing a toy, consider the pet’s play style. Look for non-toxic natural fiber, recycled, upcycled and locally sourced products. Reject plastic and other toxic materials that degrade and leach harmful substances into the pet. Purchase toys that have minimal packaging and remember that it won’t be any fun to play with if it is constantly stuck under the furniture or falls to pieces during the first roughhouse session.

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tug toys. Make soft or tug toys by upcycling old towels or T-shirts. Stuff some catnip in an old sock and let the playing begin. Cats can have as much fun with a paper bag as with an expensive toy. Consider simplicity.

Homeopathic Remedies

Many chemicals and pharmaceuticals can be replaced with simple, natural products.

Essential-oil-based insect repellants are safer for pets and people. Apple cider vinegar contains nutrients, vitamins, minerals and enzymes that can be helpful for the treatment of allergies, urinary tract problems, hot spots, dandruff, ear discharge, eczema and stiff joints in dogs, according to Organic Pet Digest. Dr. Marc Smith, a veterinarian at Natchez Trace Veterinary Services, in Nashville, advises, “Apple cider vinegar is a good source of potassium and has excellent antibacterial and antifungal properties to boost the immune system.”

A veterinarian trained in traditional Chinese veterinary medicine can often provide natural treatments and preventatives using herbs, essential oils and other natural substances. Find such a practitioner at tcvm.com.

Green Grooming

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A quality diet is good for the health of pets and the Earth. Many companies use local ingredients, sustainable manufacturing and recyclable packaging. Avoid artificial dyes, preservatives, fillers and chemicals.

According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, an estimated 56 million cats and 50 million dogs in the U.S. were overweight or obese in 2018. Judicious feeding will trim a pet’s waistline and reduce the amount of packaging and bodily waste a pet produces.

“You can reduce the number of products you need by sharing your food with pets. Saving whole-food leftovers reduces waste and helps move pets away from processed food,” says Molnar. “There’s so much common sense involved. Feed them food.” Dogs love cooked sweet potatoes, pumpkin, carrots, broccoli and eggs.

Cats can have cooked eggs, rice, spinach, pumpkin, salmon and chicken. Be aware of which foods are unsafe for pets. Some examples include onions, chocolate, bones, avocado and grapes.

Pooper Scoopers

Poop happens. Clean it up right. Kitty’s litter can be nontoxic and kept fresh with regular scooping. Picking up after the pup keeps green spaces clean and limits excess nutrients going to waterways. “If your dog is harboring any type of intestinal parasites such as hookworms, roundworms or whipworms, then the eggs of those parasites can be present in poo and spread worms to other dogs and people,” says Sarah J. Wooten, DVM, CVJ, in Greeley, Colorado.

Dogs and cats may seem to tread lightly on the Earth, but their carbon footprint can be heavy. Help them get green by evaluating what they consume and getting them in step with Mother Nature.

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THURSDAY, JULY 2 The Anti-Aging Series Part 2…How Physical Activity Affects the Aging Process - 6pm. With Technology Therapist Ray Foley. Get up at 6am, do 100 pushups, 50 stomach crunches, 99 jumping jacks, jog to the pool, swim 1 mile… and then BBRRRING goes the alarm to wake me up before my dream of a young body is even complete. And honestly - I am kind of relieved. Is all this really necessary for a long life? What if there was a way to support my body’s core strength and physical agility without having to become an athlete today?

Well...There is! Whether you are young, middleaged or a senior citizen, this class will show you some surprisingly easy steps you can take while at your computer to deeply improve the physical activity you DO for your longevity. $10, free for members - for more information see link: Tinyurl. com/LongevityOnline Longevity Wellness Clinic, 941-923-9355, LongevityWellnessClinic.com.

THURSDAY, JULY 9

The Overthinker’s Series Part 2: The 5-Step Protocol for Dealing with Overwhelm – 6pm. With Ontologist & Philosopher Elizabeth A Wilson.When you combine information overload, conflicting ideals and thousands of “expert” opinions with a world that won’t stop bringing new challenges - it’s a lot to take on. Like….a LOT. The truth is that overwhelm just means the flow of the river is going faster than you’re swimming. It doesn’t mean you can’t handle it. How do you arrange all that excessive thinking in a way that supports you? In this class you will learn a handy and easy 5-step thought protocol for dealing with overwhelm, this is like a life buoy thrown to you just as the current starts to pull you down. $10, free for members - for more information see link: Tinyurl. com/LongevityOnline Longevity Wellness Clinic, 941-923-9355, LongevityWellnessClinic.com.

The Roadmap To “RE” How to RE-cover, REbound, RE-invent, RENEW! With James Wanless - 7-8:30pm. What an opportunity to get the expertise and life-giving inspiration from James Wanless! He’s called “Dr.Re” because of his ability to recover and rebound from two bouts of cancer, his ageless vitality at 77 years young, and his published works: Voyager Tarot “Way of Holism” and the “Renewability Green Path” in his Sustain Yourself cards deck, Sustainable Life: The New Success and Renew! - Grow and Regrow Yourself with the Tree of Life Map. Class will be held over ZOOM. Free.

Also, guest readers for July are: Cynthia - July 3rd, James - July 10th , Sherry - July 10th , Kari - July 11th , Susan - July 11th , Deni - July 25th . Elysian Fields, 1273 Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, 941-3613006, Info@ElysianFieldsOnline.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 11

The Benefits of Grace in Your Life - 7pm. Explore the freedom and joy that grace creates within us and in life. Discover powerful, practical and spiritual ways to access the mystical, magical experience of grace that sets our mind free and opens our awareness to experience as our Spirit the world within and in the world.

Facebook Live, Sarasota Center of Light Facebook Page, 941-953-6620, SarasotaCenterofLight.com.

TUESDAY, JULY 14

The Spiral of Metaphysical Thought - 7pm. Join us to explore the every revolving spiral Metaphysical (above the physical) evolution from the centerpoint of our individual selves into the world as creation, our experience and fulfillment of purpose.

Discover your personal cycles of expression, as well

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mation and instructions about how to prepare for this first time Journey on Zoom. To register, Contact Rev. Zan at 941-586-9087 or email at Zan@woman-spirit. com. For more info, Woman-Spirit.com.

All About Your Dreams - 7-9pm. Have you had a dream that felt like it meant something more? One with objects and themes that felt deep, but left you wondering what it is all about? Hopefully, the dream was clear enough for you to write it down, to further explore. Once we begin to understand our dreams, it can help us greatly to continue our life path. In this class, Intuitive and Medium Cheryl Buchanan with 22 years’ experience, will explore the dream with your spirit guide or loved one, to interpret the possible deeper meaning. So, bring your journal, share your dream and let’s explain it. $20 donation is requested.

Reservations needed, so text or call Cheryl at 937418-7068. Hand sanitizer provided and all CDC requirements will be met. Center for Metaphysical Fellowship, 3231 Gulf Gate Drive, Suite 204. Sarasota, CMFSarasota.org, Facebook is CMF of Sarasota.

Free Medical Cannabis Educational Event – LIVE - 5:30-7pm. Please join us for our virtual informational event, hosted by Liberty Health Sciences. Here, you will find answers to your questions, obtain product knowledge, and speak with our doctors in reference to consultations – now available to clients who qualify at Point Lumineux! We hope you can join us! Call 941-217-6828 to register, Point Lumineux, 2206 Jo An Drive, Ste 4, Sarasota.

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

The 5 Energy Types Part 2: “Calling All Generators!” – 6pm. With Chuck Pisa, Esoteric Healer. Are you a powerful manifestor, who has a drive and a purpose and a goal? You might be a GENERATOR! This class is a deep dive into the Generator energy type, the most common and potentially powerful type on the planet. How do you best operate, when do you feel total satisfaction, and when might you feel in disharmony? What is your great purpose? INCLUDED! A free chart of your design will give you a beautiful visual model of your energetic make up. $10, free for members - for more information see link: Tinyurl. com/LongevityOnline Longevity Wellness Clinic, 941-923-9355, LongevityWellnessClinic.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 18

Life After Death - 1-3pm. When a spirit leaves the body and goes into the astral world or astral plane, the silver cord breaks and we find ourselves in a temporary stage of consciousness in our spirit. In Tibetan Buddhism the Bardo is a state of existence between death and rebirth, varying in length according to a person’s conduct in life and manner of, or age at, death. In some schools bardo is an intermediate or transitional state between death and rebirth.

With Mary Linn Clarke. $20, ONLINE – go to TheSpiritUniversity.com/Events. The Spirit University, 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman.com.

Shaman Journey - 2-4pm on Zoom. A Shaman Journey is similar to a guided meditation enhanced by the heartbeat of the large Mother Drum. In this heat of the dog days of summer and Covid-19, we enter into a cooler parallel reality, free of germs, where the seen and unseen, known and unknown open before us for our guidance, clarity, insight and healing. Participants relax, close their eyes and follow the journey to this Sacred land. $25/payable in advance by July 16. Participants must connect with Rev. Zan Butterfly Deerwoman for the Zoom infor-

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Purification Series Part 2: Reversing Aging with Clean Food – 6pm. With Natalie Garcia. We’re exploring the path of reversing aging and chronic disease through FOOD! You already know you really ought to eat better, but it’s so tricky trying to follow all the fad diets and it means giving up so many of your life’s delights. But what is better eating, and what does it mean to you? Are you having trouble finding the right diet? Do you struggle with excess weight, fatigue, loss of vim and vigor?

If you’re anything like me then you probably feel frustrated and frankly defeated. Well, enough is enough. Today we’re going to talk about how to simply listen to what your body needs to thrive, and we’ll find the right diet for you. $10, free for members - for more information see link: Tinyurl. com/LongevityOnline Longevity Wellness Clinic, 941-923-9355, LongevityWellnessClinic.com.

Your Spiritual Gifts - 7pm. Discover your personal gift that you are here to share in your life and blessings with the world. Explore Techniques to, access, identify, and body and express your spiritual gift, including techniques to, access, identify, and body and express your spiritual gift, including animal totems, angel influences, awareness techniques and more.

Facebook Live, Sarasota Center of Light Facebook Page, 941-953-6620, SarasotaCenterofLight.com.

FRIDAY, JULY 24

Gallery by Advanced Student Mediums – 7-9pm.

On this night a number of our advanced student mediums will present a Spirit Messages Gallery, supported by two of our certified Spirit Mediums. Each attendee will have the opportunity to receive information from their spirit loved ones or guides, by the different styles of each student. Come and enjoy this fun and informative evening. A $10 donation is requested. Reservations needed, so call or text Susan at 941-266-1696.

Hand sanitizer provided and all CDC requirements will be met. Center for Metaphysical Fellowship, 3231 Gulf Gate Drive, Suite 204. Sarasota, CMFSarasota. org, Facebook is CMF of Sarasota.

SATURDAY, JULY 25

Basic Animal Communication Online Workshop - 9:30am-5:30pm Eastern (each day), July 25-26th.

Two-day basic animal communication online workshop. Develop a deeper connection with animals by learning to telepathically send and receive clear, loving messages with them. The process is joyful and fulfilling. Discover your animal companions’ needs, behaviors, perspectives. No previous experience needed. You will be fully supported throughout this wonderful experience. Offered online via Zoom.

For more information and cost, contact Jonquil Williams at AnimalHealings.com/AC-Workshops.html Crystals 101 - 4-6pm. Go from crystal novice to crystal expert in this jam-packed two-hour class!

Learn how crystals form, how they move energy, and how they help us manifest and heal. Discover ways to cleanse and work with your crystals, and how to choose the right one for you. Find out how to determine a crystal’s metaphysical properties.

Certified crystal healer Rod Pettit will answer all

classifieds HOUSECLEANING. Enjoy your free time and let us do what we do best: Housecleaning to your healthy satisfaction. Call Paula for a free estimate 941-320-4052. your crystal questions! $20, ONLINE – go to TheSpiritUniversity.com/Events. The Spirit University, 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman.com.

TUESDAY, JULY 28

Introduction to Fascia - 6:30pm. With the COVID-19 crisis, our evening programs have moved online. You are invited to attend a Zoom webinar.

You will learn in-depth about fascia, why it is important, and how fascia problems are resolved with gentle manual therapy.Dr. Eric Winder will discuss case examples, provide a treatment demonstration and hold a Q&A session following the presentation.

Visit GentleBay.com to register for the webinar.

Breathwork in Your Life - 7pm. Discover how the breath, both physical and conscious, can be a tool for clearing, healing, awakening and enlightenment.

Explore and experience breath and breathwork techniques you can use in your life, every day, that help create more freedom, joy and fulfillment.

Facebook Live, Sarasota Center of Light Facebook Page, 941-953-6620, SarasotaCenterofLight.com.

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sunday Sunday Service and Celebration - 10am. Come join us at the Church of Light for healings, meditation and messages. Private and group readings by appointment. Contact Rev Shari. Church of Light, 2408 43rd Ave. West, Bradenton, 941-751-5683.

CMF Sunday Service at CMF - 10:30am, beginning July 12th. Please join us each Sunday morning for spiritual healing, an inspirational talk, special music and messages from spirit. Leave refreshed and inspired to start the new week. We feature a variety of speakers and spirit message bearers throughout the year. Hand sanitizer provided and all CDC requirements will be met. Center for Metaphysical Fellowship, 3231 Gulf Gate Dr., Suite 204, Sarasota, 941-266-8435, Please check website for any UPDATE before visiting, CMFsarasota. org, Facebook: CMF of Sarasota.

Sunday Celebration - 10:30am-12pm. Join us for a beautiful celebration each Sunday in the Spiritualist tradition. We begin with healings at 10:30am, followed by inspirational trance lectures at 11am.

Each service is ended with inspiring and uplifting Spirit Messages. We invite people of all faiths and backgrounds. With Rev. Mary Linn Clarke and Rev. Thomas Clarke. ONLINE – go to TheSpiritUniversity.com/Events. The Spirit University, 941-5445874, Light@VictoriaAckerman.com.

The Universal Service -10:30am on Zoom, https:// zoom.us/j/812208049/ This weekly egalitarian worship service celebrates all of humanity’s religions and spiritual traditions on a single altar. Scriptures, songs, prayers, chants, and offerings from each religious tradition are accompanied with universalist prayers that honor all faiths as lights serving humanity’s unfoldment. Different officiates/Cherags rotate on leading the services each week. Formerly at Rising Tide, 5102 Swift Rd. Sarasota. Rev. Zan, 941-922-7839, RisingTideInternational.org.

Unity of Sarasota- 10:30am. Services available on the Web and Facebook Live. The Sunday Celebration service includes a message and lively music. Check website for other classes available on Zoom. 3023 Proctor Rd., 941-955-3301, UnityOfSarasota.org.

Sunday Morning Celebration Service - 11am.

Join us as we come together as a spiritual family and community, sharing our love and light for ourselves, for each other, our country and the world.

Be a part of sharing the energy and illumination of our hearts and souls together through conversation, meditation, a talk and an affirmation. Will be offered as Facebook Live if public gathering is not possible.

Sarasota Center of Light, 852 S Tuttle Ave. 941-9536620, SarasotaCenterOfLight.com.

Center for Spiritual Living Cultural Coast - 11am.

Virtual Gathering Via FaceBook & YouTube Live. Join us the first Sunday each month for a contemplative/ meditative experience. The rest of the month is a bit more lively - always an inspiring message based on the Science of Mind (New Thought) philosophy, featuring local & internationally known musicians. Contact Rev. Theresa Fieberts 941-376-0177, CSLCulturalCoast.org.

monday Living Spiritual Circle - 11am and 5pm. Circles via zoom with Rev. Suzi. Check website to sign up and for other classes available on Zoom. 3023 Proctor Rd., 941-955-3301, UnityOfSarasota.org.

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

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

Contact Bonnie at: FeldenkraisinSarasota.com/Sarasota-Classes-Feldenkrais/ Once I receive payment you will receive link to Virtual Meeting on Zoom.

Crystal of the Week – 6-7pm. Certified crystal healer Rod Pettit explores a new crystal each week!

Learn about its formation, history, and metaphysical properties. Rod will talk about what makes each crystal a powerful healing tool. He will demonstrate ways to work with the unique energies of each stone and answer any question you may have. Students will work with their crystals over the week, then share their experiences the following week. $10, ONLINE – go to TheSpiritUniversity.com/Events. The Spirit University, 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman.com.

Pub Theology - 6:30-8pm, the 2nd Mon. of the month available on Zoom. With Rev. Amy Zehe. Bring your Spiritual questions. Contact Rev.Amy@UnityofSarasota.org for Zoom meeting instructions. Go to website for other classes available on Zoom. 3023 Proctor Rd., 941-955-3301, UnityOfSarasota.org.

Learning to Connect Classes at CMF - 7-9pm. Join Susan Houliston and guest instructors every Monday & Tuesday to learn techniques for connecting with Spirit. Students are given the opportunity to practice lessons to develop their skills and each class will end with healings by the “WE” for all attending. Discussions will follow. $10 donation is requested. Please refer to the CMF website CMFSarasota.org for description of the programs offered for each weekly class. Reservations needed, so call or text Susan at 941-266-1696. Hand sanitizer provided and all CDC requirements will be met. Center for Metaphysical Fellowship, 3231 Gulf Gate Drive, Suite 204, Sarasota.

A Taste of Feldenkrais, Class on Essentials – 7:15pm online. The mindset of Feldenkrais Essentials is to Inquire and ask questions. This is a TIME for NO striving. We simply ask you to be quiet and notice, BE and discover, how much more potential you have when you learn to ‘move with attention’, and, with the purpose to learn and expand! 941360-2248, FeldenkraisInSarasota.com. Online - first two complimentary. Offer yourself TIME to be with yourself in your own HOME - Perfect! Sign up directly through Zoom:https://zoom.us/meeting/register/v5ctc-mqqTMsdXEmqjQYrd0SYcgZwZv2CQ

tuesday Living Spiritual Circle – 3:30pm. Circles via zoom with Rev. Suzi. Check website to sign up and for other classes available on Zoom. 3023 Proctor Rd., 941-955-3301, UnityOfSarasota.org.

Tarot Practice Circle – 7-8pm. During this continuing series, come together with like-minded individuals to practice your psychic and mediumship skills. Develop and expand your intuitive abilities in a supportive and caring atmosphere. This is not a class, but rather an opportunity to advance and share your sacred gifts in friendly environment.

Each session will be preceded by a brief meditation and blessing. Open to all regardless of experience.

Join us for one, any, or all weeks! With Cathy Zapsalis. $10, ONLINE – go to TheSpiritUniversity. com/Events. The Spirit University, 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman.com.

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

Awareness Through Movement classes: Lessons (in chairs/on floor) are designed to quiet non-working habitual patterns, invite you into a process for learning and offer experiences for more efficient movement. Ongoing classes $65/4 movement lessons w/ replays. More info, 941-360-2248. FeldenkraisInSarasota.com. Register with Bonnie at: FeldenkraisinSarasota.com/Sarasota-Classes-Feldenkrais/ Free Healing Clinic - 4-6:30pm. Our Masters tap into the Divine Source of energy to balance and heal your being. Relax and enjoy this renewing and enlightening experience. Love Donation Appreciated. Angel Ministries, 2269 S Tamiami Trl, Venice, 941-492-4995, AngelMinistriesfl.org.

Automatic Writing – 7-8pm. Tap into your psychic abilities! Build a channel to the “other side” while communicating through pen and paper. Learn to open your mind and listen to the communication of your guides, loved ones, angels and those who have gone beyond and now wish to communicate.

Beginners and experienced welcome. We will provide the inspiration and coaching that will help open your mind to a higher consciousness. With Cathy Zapsalis. $10, ONLINE – go to TheSpiritUniversity. com/Events. The Spirit University, 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman.com.

Unity of Sarasota - 7pm. Weekday service with music and inspiration. Services available on the Web and Facebook Live. Check website for other classes available on Zoom. 3023 Proctor Rd., 941955-3301, UnityOfSarasota.org.

Connection, Healing, Connection and Meditation - 7pm. Join us for a time of healing, connection and meditation offered by Rev Jim Toole. Let us all come together and experience the energy and inspiration that can make such a powerful difference in our individual lives, our lives together and for the world.

Will be offered as Facebook Live if public gathering is not possible. Sarasota Center of Light, 852 S Tuttle Ave. 941-953-6620, SarasotaCenterofLight.com.

thursday Living Spiritual Circle - 4pm. Circles via zoom with Rev. Suzi. Check website to sign up and for other classes available on Zoom. 3023 Proctor Rd., 941-955-3301, UnityOfSarasota.org.

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

Contact Rev.Amy@UnityofSarasota.org for Zoom meeting instructions. Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Rd., Sarasota.

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

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. Will be offered online on Zoom by invitation. Please contact Rev Jim at 941-330-5031 or RevJimToole@gmail.com.

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

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

Bradenton Farmers’ Market - 9am-2pm. Over thirty-five vendors offering locally-grown fruits, vegetables, plants, organic products, fresh seafood, prepared foods, as well as the s of local artists, crafts-

community resource guide ACUPUNCTURE/ CHINESE MEDICINE

people and musicians. 1005 1st Ave W, Bradenton.

941-932-9440. RealizeBradenton.com/our_vendors.

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

Psychic Fair - 10am-3pm. 2 nd & 4th Sat. Are you searching, questioning and seeking answers? Choose from some of the best Intuitive Artists in the area. See what your future holds. Complimentary refreshments. Private Readings $1/Min. Angel Ministries, 2269 Tamiami Trail, Venice, 941-492-4995, AngelMinistriesfl.org.

The Third Testament? - 11am. Introduction to the life work of Martinus. Live Stream with chat questions. Free. 941-462-3177, TheThirdTestament.info.

Living Spiritual Circle - 1pm. Circles via zoom with Rev. Suzi. Check website to sign up and for other classes available on Zoom. 3023 Proctor Rd., 941-955-3301, UnityOfSarasota.org.

CARYN L. YOUNG, DOM, AP, OTR

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

The Integrated Path to Health and Wellness for the whole family utilizing Trad i t i o n a l C h i n e s e Medicine,Acupuncture, Energetic Medicine, Bloodwork Analysis,Clinical Nutrition Assessments and ZYTO Elite to restore balance. Over 30 years of clinical experience!

FAMILY HEALING CENTER, PA

LONGEVITY WELLNESS CLINIC

Traditional Chinese Medicine, Functional Medicine, Energy Medicine, Medical Qigong, Chinese Herbology for the treatment of physical, energetic and spiritual disease.

Dr. Ernesto Fernandez 528 48th Street Circle East., Bradenton 941-923-9355 Office@LongevityWC.com LongevityWellnessClinic.com

Medicine with integrity: with Traditional Chinese Medicine, energy medicine, medical Qi Gong and herbs, we help to restore vitality and full functioning to your body, mind and spirit. We do this through education, treatment and healthy methods.

With safe, effective and personally tailored programs, our clients experience Health Freedom!

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

Family Healing Center, an integrative wellness practice.

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

ACUPUNCTURE FACELIFT FACES BY DR ANNA

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

Unique muscle-tightening acupuncture facelift and necklift done with 12 hair-thin needles, none of which are on the face. Results documented photographically. Only one maintenance treatment needed every 18 months.

Free consultation includes facial analysis. Monthly seminars, call for schedule.

LONGEVITY WELLNESS CLINIC

Traditional Chinese Medicine, Functional Medicine, Energy Medicine, Medical Qigong, Chinese Herbology for the treatment of physical, energetic and spiritual disease.

Dr. Cynthia Clark 528 48th Street Circle East., Bradenton 941-923-9355 Office@LongevityWC.com LongevityWellnessClinic.com

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

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APOTHECARY

WILD GINGER APOTHECARY

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

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Community for health + wellness.

Offering hemp CBD, bulk herbs, remedies, sage, gifts, cards, metaphysical tools, essential oils, jewelry and more! Classes and drop-in psychic readers daily. Open Tues Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-3pm, Closed Sun + Mon

BOOKSTORE/GIFT SHOPS ELYSIAN FIELDS

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

Celebrating 28 wonderful years, this award-winning store for conscious living offers a unique assortment of quality, hand-selected gifts: Jewelry, crystals, books, greeting cards, clothing, candles, aromatherapy, incense, and more………

Private intuitive readings offered daily by the most reputable readers in town. Engaging classes and events monthly. Open: Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 12pm-5pm. Always looking for experienced teachers, psychic readers, and astrologers..

THE OM SHOPPE

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

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

COLON HYDROTHERAPY COLON THERAPY CLINIC

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

Cleansing for digestive disorders.

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

CHIROPRACTORS GENTLEBAY SARASOTA CHIROPRACTIC

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

Professional care with a personal focus. Feel better through proper alignment, and get back to work and play!

See our website for more information.

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY AND LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE

TERRY SCHIBLER, LMT MA11621 Fusion Therapy 7069 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 941-921-7900 FusionTherapySarasota.com

Terry Schibler has 30 years experience in advanced bodywork.

He has a singular ability to trace, recognize and treat complex pain patterns through numerous modalities such as CranioSacral Therapy, Lymphatic Drainage, Visceral and Fascial manipulation. Terry’s hands-on work is effective for a wide range of problems associated with pain and dysfunction such as Migraines, Chronic neck/back pain, Concussions, TMJ, Post-surgical dysfunction...and more.

CRYSTALS THE OM SHOPPE

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

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

DENTISTRY FLORIDA INTEGRATIVE DENTISTRY

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

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

WHITE SANDS DENTISTRY

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

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

ENERGY HEALING HEALING ROOMBLUE LIGHT ENERGY HEALING

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

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

FELDENKRAIS METHOD® THE FELDENKRAIS METHOD®

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

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

HEALING ARTS EDUCATION LIFE SPECTRUM INSTITUTE Juliet Mathison Sarasota 770-465-6294 LifeSpectrumInstitute.com

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

Biofeedback Scanning locates the imbalances and it also corrects them. PEMF (Pulsed Magnetic Field Therapy) reenergizes damaged cells, it is a powerful tool to MANAGE PAIN! 941-586-9539, Facebook.com/CreateBalanceandHealing

Healing arts education for professionals. Unique, leading edge content. Study path options for manual therapy practitioners and experienced energy healers. Integrative Kinesiology, Inception Point Balancing, Meridian Therapies, Autonomic Fascial Integration (AFI) and more. AFI Level One is now scheduled and open for registration. 16 CEUs for LMTs.

INQUIRE WITHIN GODDESS SHOPPE

HEALTH COACH

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

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

LONGEVITY WELLNESS CLINIC

Traditional Chinese Medicine, Functional Medicine, Energy Medicine, Medical Qigong, Chinese Herbology for the treatment of physical, energetic and spiritual disease.

Chuck Pisa, BS, LMBT, LMT, CPEH 528 48th Street Circle East., Bradenton 941-923-9355 Office@LongevityWC.com LongevityWellnessClinic.com

LONGEVITY WELLNESS CLINIC

Traditional Chinese Medicine, Functional Medicine, Energy Medicine, Medical Qigong, Chinese Herbology for the treatment of physical, energetic and spiritual disease.

Tatiana Thompson, CHC, Health Coach 528 48th Street Circle East., Bradenton 941-923-9355 Office@LongevityWC.com LongevityWellnessClinic.com

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

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

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MEDICAL SPA AND WELLNESS NIA CLINIC MEDSPA

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

Non Invasive Aesthetics

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

NATURAL FOOD CAFE EVERGREEN

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

SUPER VALUE NUTRITION

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

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

SARASOTA DISC CENTER

Dr. David Cifra, DC Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Specialist 315-345-7390 DoctorCifra@SyracuseDiscCenter.com SyracuseDiscCenter.com

Medical Breakthrough Technology!

Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Specialist, Dr. David Cifra, DC.Advanced procedure for patients who have back and neck pain and want to avoid narcotics, epidural injections,and unnecessary surgeries. Over 90% effective.

No pain, No drugs, No surgery.

Call today 315-345-7390. FREE CONSULTATION.

NATURAL PET FOOD

PET SUPPLIES

HOLISTIC FOR PETS

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

NEUROFEEDBACK THE BRAINWAVE CENTER

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

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

HOLISTIC FOR PETS

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

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

SHAMANIC PRACTICES SPIRITUAL COUNSELOR, SHAMANIC AND REIKI PRACTICES

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

NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS SPECIAL NUTRITION DISCOUNT PRICES

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

Sarasota/Manatee Edition

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

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

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

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.

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

Sunday 11 am, join us online at https://www. facebook.com/ CSLCulturalCoast or our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCoKE3jPkKpBUBRw3aMeuFg/videos Sometimes meditative, sometimes rockin’ ~ always heart/mind opening!

Inspiring Spiritual connection through message & Music. Thursday meditation via Zoom. Visit CSLCulturalCoast.org for links.

SARASOTA CENTER OF LIGHT

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

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

THERMOGRAPHY TAMPA BAY THERMOGRAPHY June Drennon, CCT 2008

JuneDrennon@TampaBayThermography.com

727-729-2711 TampaBayThermography.com

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

YOGA WILD GINGER APOTHECARY

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

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PAIN MANAGEMENT NECK AND BACK PAIN

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.

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

SPIRITUAL CENTERS

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Community for health + wellness.

Offering hemp CBD, bulk herbs, remedies, sage, gifts, cards, metaphysical tools, essential oils, jewelry and more! Classes and drop-in psychic readers daily. Open Tues Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-3pm, Closed Sun + Mon

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