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When was the last time you had a great night’s sleep?

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ummertime has officially arrived here on the Suncoast, and you’ll want to feel your absolute healthiest to embrace all the warmth and vitality this season can offer. This month’s issue of Natural Awakenings is packed with alternative healing methods and practices to ensure that your well-being is at peak level––both during the summer and all year-round.

For example, our June feature article “Natural Remedies for Chronic Pain” breaks down the various holistic treatments to keep you strong and energetic throughout this glorious time of year. From nutritional supplements to yoga and meditation to chiropractic and acupuncture, the options to choose from are both diverse and effective.

Speaking of nutrition, it’s essential to nourish our bodies with fresh, colorful and seasonal fare. Our “Conscious Eating” article offers recipes and suggestions on how to create a “Patio Pizzeria” spread for your next backyard cookout. With crisp local produce and organic ingredients, your summer block-parties will be the talk of your neighborhood.

Finally, let’s not forget that June is Father’s Day, and this month’s issue is full of inspiration to show all the dads in your life just how much they’re appreciated.

Our article “On Fatherhood” delves into the importance of stable father figures who make a positive impact on our hearts. After all, a devoted dad is worth celebrating!

That’s just a sneak peak of all the enrichment and enlightenment you’ll find tucked inside these pages. Whether on a road trip, at the beach or near the pool, I hope this issue provides enjoyable summer reading during these “dog days” ahead! And as always, feel free to submit comments, questions or feedback to Publisher@NASRQ.com.

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hishing is an e-mail message that appears to come from a company you do business with. Many people manage bank or brokerage accounts and handle insurance matters online.

So, phishers take the names of those familiar businesses to scam their victims.

A phishing message will imitate a reputable company, right down to the corporate logo. You’ll be asked to click a website link, then enter personal and confidential information.

You’ll read some reasonable-sounding story pertaining to your account. Then, you’ll be prompted to “confirm” or “re-submit” your secure information including passwords.

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n June 20, 6 p.m., join Christina Captain, DAOM, for a complimentary demonstration of her unique blend of cosmetic acupuncture, homeopathic facial injections and nutrition for natural facial rejuvenation.

She is a premier bio-injection specialist, educator and cosmetic acupuncturist who strives to bring out the natural beauty in every individual, utilizing the least invasive techniques possible. These are lasting results you can actually notice. Join Captain at her integrative center for an evening of learning and laughter that’s sure to be memorable. If you can’t make this event, call the office for a complimentary one on one consultation.

Location: 2650 Bahia Vista St., Suite 101, Sarasota. For more information and to reserve your space, call 941-951-1119.

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n June 15, 6:30 p.m., Dr. Carlo Litano, DMD, of Behm Natural Dentistry, will present a free seminar at Nature’s Food Patch. He will speak about natural dentistry as a holistic, whole-body approach that can dramatically improve wellness. An introduction to our formula, whole health is physical structure which supports nutrition and reduces toxicity from metals or root canals. The condition of your mouth is a window into the condition of your physical health, and this event can help you better understand that connection.

Dr. Litano is from a family of medical professionals from Peru. In 2005, he received his Doctoral Dental Degree from Nova Southeastern University School of Dental Medicine in Ft. Lauderdale. Since his graduation, he focused his interests in holistic and integrative dentistry and later developed an interest in managing TMJ disorders and chronic pain conditions.

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newsbriefs Ease Sleep Apnea with Herbs

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When was the last time you had a great night’s sleep?

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Leg Relaxer – quell restless legs and leg cramps with an effective combination of According totension Master Herbalist Steven herbs that relax nerves, reduce and increase circulation Frank in Sleep Apnea: A New Approach Hi, I’m Steve Frank and I suffered from sleep apnea anMyEmergent Problem, apnea is the forto years. patent-pending formulation has helped thousands return to sleeping well and I use it result every night. of a diminishing signal from the My Mom asked me what to do about the persistent leg cramps keeping her diaphragm awake. Leg brain to the that can occur Relaxer was the result of my research, and it works for Restless Legs as well! during the transition from initial semiNow you can use these effective solutions too! wakefulness into the next stage of lighter Order online at MyNaturesRite.com sleep prior to REM sleep.

“After a short period of time, the brain realizes the need or call 800-991-7088 to breathe and forces a rapid inhalation, dragging any sagging soft tissues into the airway and disturbing the sleep cycle,” he explains.

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David Young, Painted Raven and the Threshold Choir at Sarasota Center of Light

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une will be a month of music with Grammy-nominated flutist David Young, contemporary Native American flute and world music duo Painted Raven, and The Threshold Choir performing at Sarasota Center of Light.

Painted Raven will also be conducting flute and drum workshops.

On June 3, 7 p.m., Young’s concert will take place inside the sanctuary.

Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. On June 11, the Threshold Choir will perform their inspirational a cappella music at the 10:30 a.m. service. Those who attend will experience both uplifting and healing energy through their vocals.

Finally, on June 17, 7:30 p.m., Painted Raven, led by Annette Abbondanza in collaboration with Holly Harris, will be in concert inside the sanctuary. A love offering will be collected at this event. Then, on June 18, they will facilitate two workshops. Native American Flute will take place from 1:30–3 p.m., and the cost to attend is $20. Hand Drumming (Djembe) will take place from 3–4 p.m., and the cost to attend is $15. Or you can attend both workshops for $30.

Location: 852 S Tuttle Ave, Sarasota. For more information, call 941-953-6620, email ChurchOffice@SarasotaCenterofLight.com or visit SarasotaCenterofLight.com

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Starflower Organic Spathecary Offers Organic Wild-Crafted Bulk Herbs and Blends

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ou’re invited to learn more about longevity herbs through Herbal Classes at Starflower Spathecary which will introduce you to these

health-enhancing ingredients: • American Ginseng: a cooling anti-inflammatory yin herb to boost the immune system, relieve stress, lower blood pressure, reduce fevers and balance the hormones.

• Fo Ti Tieng: a premier yin tonic and anti-aging herb that can be consumed daily to increase longevity potential, while toning the liver and kidney meridians.

• Dong Quai Root: a popular Chinese remedy, traditionally used to support women’s health, including menstrual cramps, premenstrual syndrome, menopausal symptoms and allergy treatments.

• Reishi Mushroom: superfood containing chemicals that seem to offer numerous health benefits including immune support, migraine relief and activity against tumors.

Location: 415 Pineapple Ave., Sarasota. For more information, call 941-554-4292 or visit Starflower.com.

Pearl Cream by Dr. Anna Store Celebrates Five Years with Specials and Seminar

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une is the fifth-year anniversary of the Pearl Cream by Dr. Anna store, and we are celebrating with specials all month long. Pearl Cream by Dr. Anna is her revolutionary, high-tech anti-aging serum made from real pearls and Chinese herbs without any preservatives.

Pearls contain amino acids that retighten muscles and slowly return the face to its younger look with daily use. Facial formulas are available for women and men, in addition to body lotions for each, which offer the same retightening benefits across the whole body.

Dr. Anna is also giving a special anniversary seminar on June 23, 1 p.m., then she will offer individualized facial analyses after the seminar. Receive a free bottle of Pearl Cream

by Dr. Anna moisturizer all day on June 23. In addition, get 10% off your purchase from June 16­–30.

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

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newsbriefs Summer Solstice: Planting the Seeds of Peace for the World

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n June 21, 7 p.m., the Summer Solstice and World Peace Summit will take place at Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light. This event harnesses the power of summer solstice to plant the seeds for peace with the ascended realms of light.

This is an opportunity to experience the universal energies for anchoring a higher vision of our world, so come share your light and intention for peace, and feel the unconditional love from our ascended family of light. Our mission is to always be vigilant guardians and stewards of this sacred earth.

Location: 5041 Ringwood Meadow, Bldg. G-25. Love offering accepted. For more information, call 941-371-9333 or visit CCOSL.com.

Reflexology for Better Health at Heart and Sole Organics

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eflexology is a holistic form of alternative therapy. It is well respected in the complementary medicine field, and is increasingly used as an adjunct to conventional medicine.

Reflexologists applying pressure with the thumbs and fingers to certain reflexes in the feet and hands that correspond to specific body organs and glands in order to clear energy blockages. Reflexology is effective in helping alleviate numerous ailments to improve one’s overall health.

Some conditions that can be helped with reflexology include muscle and back pain, tension headaches, digestive disorders, circulatory problems, nausea from cancer and chemotherapy, infertility, hormonal imbalances and arthritis.

Reports from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Mayo Clinic and National Cancer Institute state the following benefits of reflexology: releases tension and promotes relaxation, calms the mind, alleviates anxiety and depression, reduces pain and fatigue, brings the body into a state of balance and enhances sleep, among others.

Clients generally describe reflexology as a pleasant experience that gives them a profound sense of deep relaxation and makes their feet feel “light and energetic” upon standing. After receiving multiple sessions within a few weeks to a month, clients have stated they feel more balanced and energetic.

Cindy Heard is an IIR Certified Reflexologist, LMT, LE, and owner of Heart and Sole Organics. During this month, take advantage of her introductory offer, and with the purchase of two regular priced one-hour reflexology sessions, get the third session for half-price. Or experience one introductory 60-minute reflexology session for a $15 discount off the regular price of $75.

Location: 1435 S Osprey Ave., Suite 200, Sarasota. Hours: Monday, noon to 6 p.m., Tuesday–Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. To schedule an appointment, call 941-228-9724, email Cindy@HeartAndSoleOrganics.com or visit HeartAndSoleOrganics.com.

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Acupuncture Face and Necklift Seminar with Dr. Anna

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n June 21, 2 p.m., Dr. Anna Baker, DOM and founder of Faces by Dr. Anna, will present a seminar on changing the course of facial aging with her muscle tightening acupuncture face and necklift. Her technique reverses aging in the muscles of the face and neck, progressively returning the younger features. Dr. Anna has a database of over 500 people, and she will show pictures of results for different ages and face types.

A nationally board-certified Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Dr. Anna has been practicing in Sarasota since 1998. She has developed her specialty in a muscle tightening acupuncture face and necklift with no needles used on the face. Up to three treatments can be done in one day with a 10-treatment minimum. After treatments are completed, a one or two treatment touch-up is suggested every 18 months to maintain the lift. Dr. Anna’s work has been nationally televised, and she was voted Sarasota’s favorite anti-aging practitioner.

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

Shamanic Astrology Workshop with Suzanne Gerber

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lysian Fields welcomes Suzanne Gerber on June 22, 7–9 p.m., for her “Shamanic Astrology” workshop. This introductory-level interactive workshop is designed to give you insight on your soul’s deepest desires and your life purpose by looking at your own shamanic astrology chart. Some masters believe we are all shamans, but most people are unaware how to access their powers for daily use.

In this workshop, you will learn to channel your own inner wisdom. Our discussion will include what shamans are, how the human energy field and chakras work, how to use pendulums to evaluate energy, and what your individual chart says about your destiny. Then, you’ll take a guided journey to meet your spirit animal and receive a personal healing message. Please bring a copy of your chart if you have one. If not, contact the Gerber in advance, and she will cast your chart then bring it for you. Your exact birth time will help with accuracy, but isn’t necessary.

Gerber is an astrologer and spiritual life coach who has worked to assist thousands of people in gaining greater understanding of their talents, challenges and destiny over the decades. She is also a certified practitioner in the ancient Peruvian Q’ero tradition.

Location: 1273 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Cost: $25. Pre-registration required. For more information, call 941-361-3006 or visit ElysianFieldsOnline.com. To request a chart, email StarsAndStones11@gmai.com.

Teen Mindfulness Summer Camp

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arasota Mindfulness Institute and Unity of Sarasota are co-sponsoring a Teen Mindfulness Camp for ages 17–17, taking place July 10–14, and July 17–21, 9:45 a.m. to 3:15 a.m. This camp will introduce meditation and mindfulness through integrative and fun activities.

We use nature, movement, music, art, performance and food in mindful and inspiring ways, geared to each young person’s interest. Each session includes enough variety and options to ensure enthusiasm.

Mindfulness helps young people cultivate focus, creativity, self-awareness, self-confidence, socioemotional development, and impulse control. In this life-transforming program, Kimberly Long and Cia Ricco use mindfulness to capture the imagination of every young person. The activities will keep your child engaged, while forming a basis for life-long healthy habits.

Topics will include the following: • Find yourself.

• Expand your consciousness.

• Learn to manipulate your reality.

• Boost your confidence.

• Make magic happen.

Location: 3023 Proctor Rd., Sarasota. Cost: $225 for one week or $400 for both weeks. For more information, call 941-539-6729 or email KST82276@hotmail.com.

Angela’s Pure Salon & Spa Offers Glo-Minerals Make-Up

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lo-Minerals is a mineral makeup system, uniquely designed for skincare professionals and their clients.

This clinically advanced foundation delivers unsurpassed coverage and protection from UV and environmental damage. The exceptional spectrum of mineral pigments is cruelty-free, talc-free and non-comedogenic which means it won’t clog your pores.

Glo-Mineral products contain a powerful antioxidant blend of zinc, vitamins A, C, E and green tea extract which provides anti-inflammatory nutrients to improve the appearance and condition of acne or rosacea prone skin.

Our team at Angela’s Pure Salon & Spa views make-up as an extension of skincare which is the primary reason we’ve begun offering these products to our clients. These foundations come in a variety of shades, finishes and coverage levels which allows the wearer to customize their look and create their own unique canvas.

Each individual product represents a step in your application routine. First, the primer fills in wrinkles, fine lines or imperfections for a smooth and unified surface complexion. Then, the base covers and protects the skin. Next, the concealer brightens the overall skin tone and provides additional camouflage as needed. Finally, the setting powder and hydrating mist offer weightless polish and shine reduction to finish off your look.

Location: 3510 N Lockwood Ridge Rd., Sarasota. For more information, call 941351-0670 or visit AngelasPureSalon.com.

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uring the month of June, 360 Wellness is offering a treatment package special. This month only, receive four acupuncture sessions, one personal Qigong lesson, and 30 days of unlimited group classes for only $350, a savings of $225.

At 360 Wellness, acupuncture treatments are done in the Japanese style of meridian therapy. This style of treatment is hands-on and utilizes palpation, subtle needling and direct moxa to clear reactive points within the abdomen and specific regions of the body.

A distinguishing feature of this treatment is the personalized attention and finetuning which goes into each session. Each treatment lasts 90 minutes and covers a wide range of complaints such as hormonal imbalance, digestive disturbances, nervous system regulation, musculoskeletal pain, structural imbalances, immune deficiencies and more.

Personalized, private Qigong classes give clients a wide range of training opportunities to help eliminate pain, increase core strength, develop inner calm, improve balance, clear stagnant energies and promote personal wellbeing. The focus of personal training is just as unique as each individual. Daily classes provide an opportunity for students to practice and build upon what they have already learned. Whatever the goal, 360 Wellness has tools and methods to help improve the quality of your life. Now is the time to step into a brighter tomorrow.

Location: 7053 S Tamiami Trail, Suite A, Sarasota. For more information and to schedule a free consultation, call 941-525-3752 or visit 360DegreeWellness.com.

Rev. Jim Toole Celebrates One Year as Senior Pastor of Sarasota Center of Light

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ev. Jim Toole has devoted over 35 years to working with people in the exploration and discovery of their own spiritual truth, purpose and pathway in life. He is a medium, conscious channeler, inspirational speaker, personal and spiritual development counselor, workshop facilitator, meditation leader, teacher and energetic healer.

On June 1, Rev. Jim will celebrate his one-year anniversary as Senior Pastor of Sarasota Center of Light. His life and spiritual path have allowed him to be of service in many ways, but he feels as if his true purpose has led him back to his spiritual home. Late in, 2015 an opening was created for him at the Shrine of the Master, now Sarasota Center of Light. The Center was in need of a new Senior Pastor, so he was accepted and voted in by the congregation on June 1, 2016.

His commitment and focus as Senior Pastor of the Sarasota Center of Light, is to always be guided by Spirit and to blend the anchored tenants established by the founders in 1949 with the ever-expanding current reflection of love and light of the center, both now and into the future.

Location: 852 S Tuttle Ave, Sarasota. For more information, call 941-953-6620, email ChurchOffice@SarasotaCenterofLight.com or visit SarasotaCenterofLight.com.

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he Psychomanteum is a chamber invented by Dr. Raymond Moody, but inspired by ancient techniques used for 2500 years at the Oracle of the Dead in Ephyra Greece. A visitor to the Psychomanteum often experiences contact with departed loved ones.

The Psychomanteum technique involves mirror gazing. Seat yourself comfortably, then relax and look into the depth of a clear mirror without trying to see anything. Deep relaxation is necessary for this process. Your arms should feel heavy, and your fingers will tingle. This tingling signals the onset of the hypnogogic, or altered consciousness, state.

The mirror might become cloudy. Practitioners often report seeing an image resembling the sky on a cloudy day. Others describe the mirror as darkening. Sometimes you might hear a departed person talk or feel their touch. You might sense a location, but not see anything.

Dr. Moody suggests that you immediately record your experience. Like with writing down your dreams, include as much detail as possible. Therefore, you can return to the visions at each stage of your life and draw more wisdom from them. The Spirit University has recently installed a working Psychomanteum chamber. You can find out more about the Psychomanteum at the Here and After Conference, June 9–11.

Location: 373 Braden Ave., Sarasota. For more information and to purchase tickets, call 941-544-5874 or visit TheSpiritU.com.

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Salt therapy is exposure to kinetically activated dry salt, wherein the micro sized particles are being inhaled while the large salt particles are spread on the top of the skin. This process alleviates symptoms of allergies, asthma, smoker’s cough, COPD, Eczema, Psoriasis, ear or sinus infections, and more. Featuring a main salt room, kids salt room, private salt bed and private salt booth, we have the right treatment for you to relax, heal and restore.

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Center of Spiritual Light welcomes Elissa Bentsen, certified hypnotist specializing in past life and life between regression. This event will focus on discovering the unconscious memories of all your past lives through hypnosis which allows the conscious mind to bring forth that buried information.

Knowing who you once were, your accomplishments and failures, and talents or skills can shed more light on who you are today. This safe and relaxing process also reveals hidden insights about your soul’s purpose.

In addition to her hypnosis work, Bentsen is also a former psychotherapist and Executive Director of several United Way agencies in Florida. She is a certified remote healer and Reiki practitioner as well.

In addition, Bentsen was the 2014 and 2015 recipient of the Natural Awakenings “Nattie” Award for Best Energy Healer.

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person never gets over their grief,” according to Dr. Raymond Moody, father of the near-death experience and grief counselor to thousands in his 45-plus years of service to the bereaved. A hole is created in the griever that always remains. Coping with grief is the only therapy that works.

Grieving presents itself in modes other than loss of human life. Ending a job, divorce, aging or losing a pet are just a few of the forms suffered by millions. Grief is arguably one of the few emotions shared across time.

Grieving sometimes leads to a sense of heightened awareness. People grieving the loss of a loved one might even perceive signs and messages from that crossed-over individual.

After Death Communication, (ADC) is not uncommon. While ADC is a perceived spontaneous phenomenon of communication from a deceased loved one, there are many other forms of communication possible in the practice of mindfulness and other meditative processes.

At the upcoming Here and After Conference, Dr. Moody will be speaking about this topic in his workshop “The Light After Loss.”

He will also be speaking about Life After Life studies. The Here and After Conference will take place June 9–11 at The Spirit University in Sarasota.

For more information and to purchase tickets, call 941-544-5874 or visit TheSpiritU.com.

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etting off the couch and just moving may help slow the aging process in women that do not lead active lifestyles. Researchers from the University of California at San Diego measured the telomere lengths of white blood cells in 1,481 women between the ages of 64 and 95. Telomere lengths are a measure of aging within genes. After adjusting for other health and lifestyle factors, the researchers found that the women with less physical activity had shorter telomere lengths than those with more active lifestyles.

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The ruling is the first of its kind in the U.S. and comes after a branch of the World Health Organization labeled the product’s primary ingredient, glyphosate, as a “probable human carcinogen.”

Glyphosate, an odorless and tasteless toxin, has been manufactured by Monsanto for more than 40 years and sold in more than 160 countries. Monsanto will have one year to affix the warning label to all relevant products.

he importance of calcium for bone health in women is widely known.

Now a new study suggests that a diet of foods considered low-inflammatory, such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains, may help reduce bone loss and fracture risk.

Researchers from Ohio State University calculated the dietary inflammatory index (DII) of 160,191 participants using data from the Women’s Health Initiative clinical trials’ baseline food frequency questionnaires.

Comparative DII data were then recorded three and six years later among 10,290 study participants to determine any changes in their individual scores.

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All three pesticides are organophosphates widely used on crops such as corn, watermelon and wheat. Last year, the World Health Organization announced that malathion and diazinon are probable carcinogens. Based on the EPA’s conclusions, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service will issue biological opinions to identify mitigation measures and changes to pesticide use to ensure that targeted products will no longer potentially harm any endangered species. As part of a legal settlement with the Center for Biological Diversity, the biological opinions are due by December.

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Restrictions in the fascia, which is a sheet-like connective tissue, can trigger problems from head-to-toe, depending on where there is distortion or restriction. Migraines, back pain, stiff joints, vertigo and tendinitis are often caused by fascia restriction, and in my experience, using hands-on fascia release is successful in treating these conditions.

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Dr. Winder: The average treatment plan at my office is between eight and 12

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hen the average person hears the word “chiropractic,” that unpleasant sound of creaking vertebrae most likely comes to mind. Those with minimal exposure to this practice might even assume that chiropractic sessions are painful.

However, those who experience this mode of alternative medicine for themselves know the opposite is true.

In fact, chiropractic has been found to mitigate pain rather than exacerbate it, and the restorative benefits of this treatment method extend to various regions of the body including the musculoskeletal, nervous, respiratory and neurological systems, among others. While some conventional medicine practitioners have not legitimized the value of chiropractic as a healthcare adjunct, an increasing number of chronic pain sufferers have sought this modality––and discovered remarkable, sustainable results in the process.

To gain a more thorough understanding of how chiropractic can enhance wellness from a holistic standpoint, I turned to the expertise of Dr. Eric Winder who has practiced this healing technique for 20 years and operates GentleBay Chiropractic here

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in Sarasota. Our conversation was both fascinating and insightful, as you’ll note in the Q&A session below!

Natural Awakenings: How does a chiropractic treatment reduce or alleviate pain, and can you describe the mechanics of this process?

Dr. Winder: Chiropractic typically aims to reinstate proper joint function in areas of restriction, excess motion or misalignment. My practice focuses on the underlying causes of joint problems within soft tissue, specifically the fascia. When the cause is corrected, you achieve lasting relief. Treating restrictions in the fascia consists of stretching, gentle bodywork or pulsed pressure, depending on the area being treated. Low-level laser therapy can also help to soften and release tight fascia.

NA: Which parts of the body are most targeted, and what types of physical conditions can benefit from a chiropractic adjustment?

Dr. Winder: Fascia covers just about every tissue in the body––muscles, bones, organs, nerves, blood vessels, and even the brain and spinal cord.

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visits, although some people just need one or two treatments. Some patients with deep, debilitating issues like severe spinal stenosis or failed back surgery might require up to twenty treatments.

Most patients come twice per week at first if the pain is severe and one per week for less acute cases.

NA: What are the most common misconceptions about chiropractic in mainstream medicine, and can you debunk them individually?

Dr. Winder: Myth One is “you have to keep coming back.” My practice reputation is based on helping people achieve wellness and maintain it longterm, so most of my patients don’t need to return on a regular basis for continuing care. Some might come in occasionally for a “tune-up” which could range from once a month to once a year. However, I do have patients who choose to come in regularly because of challenging issues like severe scoliosis or joint arthritis. These people benefit from ongoing treatment to maintain their health.

Myth Two is “chiropractic is just for neck and back pain.” The scope of a chiropractic treatment includes the whole body, and as a soft-tissue

that I could resume my education. I was impressed with the health improvements of the people in her waiting room, and she inspired me to change career paths. Instead of continuing toward a PhD in biology, I enrolled in chiropractic school.

Then, once I learned fascia release therapy, I was able to completely relieve the headaches that were plaguing me.

In some traditional cultures, a person could not become a “healer” unless they had experienced a great personal injury or illness. My own bout with pain and disability gave me a tremendous drive to help other find that same relief, and I’ve been fortunate enough to learn treatment methods which allow me to successfully achieve just that!

NA: Which factors influenced you to pursue a career in alternative medicine, and what makes you passionate about helping others?

Eric Winder, DC, has been practicing chiropractic for 20 years, having focused specifically on fascial treatment and soft tissue therapies for the past 17 years.

His practice GentleBay Chiropractic is located at 3131 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Dr. Winder relieves pain and restores alignment with soft-tissue therapies which don’t involve forceful manipulation. For more information, call 941-951-8390 or visit GentleBay.com.

Dr. Winder: I’m in excellent health now, but during my twenties, I was disabled for almost three years with severe headaches and chronic fatigue. I visited a dozen different specialists and alternative healthcare providers, but none could offer the help I needed. Finally, a chiropractor named Dr. Jacqueline Paltis was able to reduce my pain to the point

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

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Being a Balanced Man

by Rev. Jim Toole

en seeking a balanced lifestyle often seem to exert a great deal of effort changing their lives. They eat more nutritiously, exercise more frequently and organize their time more efficiently. They switch jobs, enter new relationships and even move to different places, thinking life will improve.

True balance, however, is not created by manipulating circumstances. A person’s degree of balance is a natural result of manifesting who they are within.

Our society has established a perceptual reality for men that creates an urge to achieve and succeed, to protect and provide for their families, to make the world a more harmonious place and to embrace a higher quality of life.

These are positive and exceptional goals. Unfortunately, “the road to success” frequently relates to what an individual has rather than who they are.

No matter how diligently we work at changing or reshaping our world, true joy and happiness is an inside job. Rather than striving or pursuing, it’s important to determine why we live according to a certain benchmark or paradigm. What is our purpose? Are we following in our father’s footsteps or creating our own unique expression?

Are we being a “good man,” and by whose definition? These questions often cause us to take a closer look in the mirror.

Each aspect of the life we seek to create or manifest is an attempt to ultimately experience peace, fulfillment

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and freedom. By listening to our soul’s desire, we can hear whispers of our hearts, nudging us toward our true purpose.

Although it’s different for everyone, the pathway to balance is achieved through accepting ourselves completely. That self-awareness is not found in the world, but discovered in the stillness and silence within. This requires putting aside our “strength and courage” to getting in touch with our more intimate and vulnerable sides.

Balance is found at the fulcrum’s center point where a seesaw pivots. There is no movement and yet, it’s the point where “everything comes together.” There could be no balance without it. Instead of running from one end of your life to the other, trying to accumulate wealth, status or image, choose to live by your own inner knowing and truth. Being true to yourself, as a man, is not about standing up against someone else’s judgment or fighting for what is right. It is about clarifying within your spirit who you are.

Another way to describe balance within and outside of ourselves is to look at how much we are doing and how much we are being. As men, we are constantly “getting things done” and “making things happen.” We are human beings, after all. We feel purposeful and productive through being active. But the question remains: are we focusing on the “being” or the action?

By becoming clear and sure with ourselves about who we choose to “be” in our lives, our actions can then reflect this which creates openings and opportunities to express and experience ourselves guided by our hearts and souls, not the world around us. In this way, our love, light and spirit is reflected into all that we choose to do, create and manifest.

If you are old enough to remember railroad crossings, you were taught to three steps when encountering them.

So, apply those rules to life and consider stopping, looking and listening––not to what’s going on around you, but to what your inner knowing indicates is real, right and true for you individually. By achieving peace within, you will not only find more ease and grace in life, you will find yourself becoming a Balanced Man. Rev. Jim Toole has devoted over 35 years to working with people in their exploration and discovery of their own spiritual truth, purpose and pathway in life. He is a medium, conscious channeler, inspirational speaker, personal and spiritual development counselor, workshop facilitator, meditation leader, teacher and energetic healer. He is also the Pastor of Sarasota Center of Light, located at 852 S Tuttle Ave Sarasota. For more information, call 941-330-5031, email RevJimSCOL@gmail.com or visit SarasotaCenterOfLight.com. natural awakenings

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treated in emergency rooms for misusing prescription opioids, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

A majority of Americans feel pain on a daily basis.

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Such statistics expose the magnitude of the problem of chronic pain. “It’s daunting, but there are many natural ways to address it that are inexpensive, effective and with what I call side benefits rather than negative side effects,” says Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum, of Kona, Hawaii, author of the smartphone app Cures A-Z. Complementary, integrative or functional medicine, all names for a holistic approach to health care, offer a comforting wealth of gentle ways to address chronic pain, most of which the vast majority of conventional medical doctors are unaware, says Daniel Cherkin, Ph.D., senior investigator emeritus with the Group Health Research Institute, at the University of Washington, in Seattle.

CHRONIC PAIN Natural Ways to Feel Much Better

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ccording to the National Center for Health Statistics, 25 percent of Americans, or 76.2 million, are suffering from pain that lasts more than 24 hours at this very moment: Ouch!

Lower back pain alone keeps Americans from going to work a total of 149 million days each year, costing the U.S. economy $100 to $200 billion, reports the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Other common types of chronic pain affect musculoskeletal tissues, knees, hips or the neck. Migraines and severe headaches plague 16.6 percent of adults over 18, per a National Health and Nutrition Survey. Neurological discomfort can reach as high as 12.4 percent, estimates a study from the Mayo Clinic, in Rochester, Minnesota. Even visceral or organ pain associated with heart disease, cancer and pelvic diseases occur in at least 20 percent of the global population, according

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to the International Association for the Study of Pain, in Seattle.

If chronic pain is affecting you, you feel it and want relief—right now.

Watch Out for Opioids

Unfortunately, conventional medicine often has little to offer most pain patients. Even for something as pervasive as back pain, surgery and steroid injections are usually an unsatisfactory first line of defense, having mixed results at best, seconded by prescriptions for addictive opioid painkillers.

Dr. Nora D. Vokov, director of the National Institute of Drug Abuse, told the U.S. Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control in 2014 that there were an estimated 2.1 million people in the U.S. suffering from substance abuse disorders related to prescription opioid pain relievers in 2012. The problem is worsening. Every day, 1,000 people are

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“Effective natural treatments include yoga, acupuncture, chiropractic, meditation, lifestyle changes and exercise,” notes Cherkin. “But since they’re not in most doctors’ medical training or learned repertoire for pain relief, patients aren’t offered the opportunity to try them.”

What Helps Relieve Pain

Here are just some of the many natural and affordable forms of pain relief.

Try the Yass method: Mitchell Yass, Ph.D., of St. John’s, Florida, author of The Pain Cure Rx, is busting the myth that musculoskeletal pain is often caused by osteoarthritis. “Arthritis or joint deterioration is rarely the cause of joint pain,” says Yass. He points out that 90 percent of people over 60 have herniated discs, but no associated pain.

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Go Natural for Effective Relief

Yass treats patients based on his observation that in up to 98 percent of the cases he sees, weak muscles are the underlying cause of joint pain, and strengthening them provides relief. He says his prescribed exercises are usually effective in days or a few weeks.

“Pain is an indication of tissue in distress. For example, pain in the shoulder area is often an impingement of the bicep,” he says. His prescription is strengthening exercises using hand weights for the trapezoid, tricep and serratus anterior muscles. His book suggests a detailed self-diagnosis program and the necessary exercises to strengthen muscles and relieve joint pain (more at Tinyurl.com/YassIntroInfo).

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Address underlying trauma: Osteopath Maud Nerman, of Novato, California, author of Healing Pain and Injury, has broad experience in treating neurological problems and brain injuries and often focuses on physical and emotional trauma as an underlying cause of chronic pain.

She explains that the autonomic nervous system that directs unconscious body functions like breathing, digestion and heartbeat is interrupted by such trauma.

“Trauma literally shocks the nervous system,” she says. “The body cannot turn off the ‘fight-or-flight’ reaction, causing a firestorm of inflammation that can lead to a variety of serious diseases, overwhelming the body’s ability to manage its own healing.” Her work has showed how readjusting the body, restoring breathing and reactivating the autonomic nervous system can provide relief in short order.

Consider lifestyle, diet and supplements: “Pain is like the ‘check oil’ light on a car’s dashboard. It signals that something needs attention,” says Teitelbaum, author of Pain Free 1-23. “If the oil light goes on, putting a Band-Aid over it or smashing it with a hammer won’t help.”

Teitelbaum recommends an energy optimization approach he dubs SHINE that addresses underlying causes of chronic pain that has worked for 91 percent of the people he’s treated for fibromyalgia and muscle pain.

Sleep—Eight to nine hours a night helps replenish energy and heal muscles.

Hormones—Treat hormone imbalances even if lab tests are “normal”.

Immunity—Dysfunctional immune

systems and persistent infections can lead to chronic pain.

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timizing nutritional support, especially B vitamins, vitamin D, ribose, coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) and magnesium, was helpful. A healthy, high protein, low sugar diet is effectively complemented by a variety of herbs and nutrients, primarily curcumin, boswellia, willow bark and fish oil, nutrients that widespread studies show stop pain better than pharmaceuticals. He’s also a strong proponent of eliminating sugar entirely because it causes inflammation.

Exercise—Daily exercise speeds the healing process and after 10 weeks following the first four SHINE steps, will increase the capacity to exercise.

For migraines, Teitelbaum advocates vitamin B2 (riboflavin). Numerous studies support the effectiveness of dosages of 400 milligrams per day to prevent migraines. After just six weeks of use, a German study published in the European Journal of Neurology shows thats taking a daily riboflavin supplement cut the number of migraine days in half for participants and significantly reduced the amount of migraine medication needed.

Tap for Relief: Also known as the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Tapping Solutions founder Nick Ortner, of Newtown, Connecticut, says “Tapping sends a calming signal to the amygdala in the brain, turning off the fight or flight stress response and allowing the body to heal.” The physical tapping opens up the body’s energy meridians and allows them to relax so the natural healing process can take place, Ortner explains.

EFT combines tapping on specific body points while repeating appropriate affirmative statements such as: “Even though I have this [pain], I love, accept and forgive myself.”

He recalls a woman that arrived at a seminar he led with a toothache that had lasted for years. Doctors had done X-rays, seen an infection and prescribed antibiotics to no good effect. He asked her if she recalled when the pain began; without hesitation, she answered, “When my mother passed away unexpectedly.”

“So we started working together and the pain reduced significantly right away and eventually disappeared completely,” says Ortner. A follow-up with her dentist showed no sign of the former problem.

Up to now, the EFT research is positive. One study from the Energy Medicine University, in Mill Valley, California, found it helped people with chronic pain (some coping with severe fatigue and fibromyalgia) feel physically and emotionally better in as little as a month; another from the Foundation for Epigenetic Medicine, in Santa Rosa,

Yogic Breathing Brings Relief

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n ancient yogic breathing practice, or pranayama, is used to rebalance the autonomic nervous system.

Dr. Maud Nerman strongly recommends alternate nostril breathing for those that experience chronic pain caused by physical or emotional trauma.

Here’s a basic practice: n After folding the middle two fingers of the right hand down, press the right nostril closed. n Inhale to the count of four. n Hold both nostrils closed for a count of eight. n Release the right nostril and exhale to a count of eight. n Repeat on the other side. n Continue for at least three minutes, alternating sides throughout. natural awakenings

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How to Tap Away Pain

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apping, or Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), soothes the body by turning off the “fight or flight” stress response that can cause inflammation and worsen pain, according to Tapping Solutions founder Nick Ortner, of Newtown, Connecticut. Here’s how to do it:

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Identify the problem (e.g., pain in back of neck).

Rate the intensity of feelings about the problem on a scale of one to 10.

Compose a statement about it (e.g., “Even though I have intense neck pain today, I deeply and completely accept myself”).

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Using one or two fingers on one hand, tap the “karate chop” area on the outer edge of the other hand while repeating the statement three times.

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* chin * inner collarbone * under arm * top of head

While repeating, e.g., “intense neck pain,” using firm, but gentle pressure, use either two or four fingers to tap these areas, on either side, five to seven times in sequences as follows:

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* side of eyebrow * side of eye * under eye * under nose

Source: The Tapping Solution for Pain Relief, by Nick Ortner; instructional video at Tinyurl.com/JessicaOrtnerTapping.

Refocus on the original problem and rate its intensity. Restate what you’re feeling, as needed.

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California, showed substantially reduced trauma in institutionalized abused teenagers after just one EFT session.

Meditation vs. Medication:

Meditation may not resolve the underlying cause of chronic pain, but research from the University of Alabama demonstrates it can interrupt pain signals to the brain. It’s at least as effective as opioid painkillers in relieving chronic pain, according to a study led by Cherkin at the University of Washington.

His team’s 342 subjects that had experienced back pain weekly for at least a year were offered either eight meditation and yoga classes, eight cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) sessions or just keeping up their own regular daily routines that did not include yoga and meditation. The results, recently published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, confirm what numerous other studies have reported: 44 percent experienced a “meaningful reduction” in pain within six months of the meditation or CBT sessions, equal to results reported by people taking addictive opioid pharmaceuticals.

More, the pain relief continued for up to two years, even if the subjects stopped doing actual sitting meditation.

“Meditation changes the way people think about pain and how they develop skills to keep it from becoming a major focus in their lives,” observes Cherkin.

Regardless of the mechanism, experts in a holistic approach to chronic pain relief agree that encouraging self-control, self-determination and self-empowerment makes a huge difference in patients’ abilities to control pain more naturally and effectively.

Kathleen Barnes is author of numerous natural health books, including Our Toxic World: A Survivor’s Guide. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

Nobody has ever measured, not even poets, how much the heart can hold. ~Zelda Fitzgerald

“Part of the story of what happens with touch is it almost becomes an extension of yourself,” she explains. “You feel like it’s more a part of you, and you just have this deeper attachment to it.”

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Body Pillows

The Modern Security Blanket

by Liz Aivazis, from Savvy Rest Blog

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s adults, we’ve likely graduated from our “blankie” and stuffed animal days. We would carry around these cozy treasures as children because they made us feel warm and protected. In our vulnerable moments, we would have a soft guardian that was perhaps covered in stars or shaped like a lion. It was something we cuddled with as we fell asleep in our beds, our nightlights gently glowing in the far corner of the room. However, just because we’re adults doesn’t mean that we no longer desire those simple comforts; we just want them in a different form. This is where an organic body pillow comes in.

A body pillow is the perfect nighttime companion (well, besides our actual companions). Body pillows are made with certified organic cotton casings and your choice of several natural fills. Organic body pillows are customizable, so you can unzip the inner and outer casings and remove as much of the fluffy fill as you want, adjusting the height of the pillow for your personal needs. You should be able to depend on your body pillow for a good night’s sleep. Keep reading to learn about all the benefits this modern security blanket can bring.

Improve Your Alignment

Body pillows are incredible at helping improve your alignment if you’re a side sleeper. If you’re uncomfortable on your side (which could be for various reasons), you might end up moving your leg forward, causing your body to twist.

By placing a body pillow between your knees and along the length of your body, you will keep your spine aligned and your leg from moving forward. A body pillow will also take some of the pressure off your hip which is taking on all the weight of your upper torso.

Not only can a body pillow help reduce your stress by improving your alignment and, therefore, preventing you from waking up in pain, but it can also bring you comfort through the simple act of hugging something cozy. Your mind feels at ease and your body begins to relax. Hugging brings about feelings of comfort and protection, even when you’re feeling sad or vulnerable.

The act of hugging your body pillow can definitely inspire a moment of nostalgia since it mirrors that same embrace of a child and a stuffed animal. The difference here, though, is that this is an object designed to support your body during sleep and give you peace of mind. It is benefiting you both emotionally and physically.

But how exactly do objects such as a body pillow evoke such a strong sense of comfort? I dug a little deeper into security blankets, and research shows this type of gravitation toward certain cozy objects isn’t uncommon, even for adults.

A Live Science article explores this topic by explaining why these objects can be so meaningful.

Suzanne Shu, a professor of behavioral sciences at the University of California, Los Angeles, discusses these connections and comforts, “Part of the story of what happens with touch is it almost becomes an extension of yourself,” she explains. “You feel like it’s more a part of you, and you just have this deeper attachment to it.” She also notes that an object with a particularly smooth texture (like maybe super soft organic cotton?) is even more enticing.

Natural is Better

If you’re looking for something to improve your sleep and overall happiness, it’s important that you go the natural route.

Introducing pillows filled with polyester and other synthetic materials to your bedroom doesn’t sound too comfy. Instead, choose fillers such as organic kapok and natural latex. We offer several options because we realize that everyone has different needs and preferences. Perhaps you like a super fluffy pillow, or maybe you actually prefer one that is on the firmer side. You can sleep well knowing that organic pillows are never treated with harmful chemicals, and are instead created with your health and comfort in mind.

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Six Drug-Free Ways to Preempt the Pain

by Margie King

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ne in three people will develop shingles (Herpes zoster) during their lifetime. Although the painful skin eruptions last only a few weeks, chronic pain can persist for several months and seriously impair quality of life long after the red rash marks disappear.

Also concerning is that the rate of shingles is on the rise, according to a multidisciplinary review of relevant literature by PLOS, a nonprofit openaccess science publisher. The cause may be widespread use of the chicken-

pox vaccine. A decade-long Australian study published in the Medical Journal of Australia showed that as its use rose, so did the incidence of shingles.

Shingles is acknowledged as being far more serious than chicken pox. Dr. Joseph Mercola, founder of the healthcare website Mercola.com, reports shingles can also lead to neuropathy, meningitis, hearing loss and blindness.

Fortunately, there are six safe and effective drug- and vaccine-free ways to prevent shingles or ease symptoms.

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Vitamin C Therapy: According to Dr. Thomas E. Levy, vitamin C has been successfully used in treating shingles’ skin rash and blisters. In one study by Dr. Frederick Klenner, eight such patients received 2,000 to 3,000 milligrams (mg) of vitamin C by injection every 12 hours, supplemented by 1,000 mg in fruit juice every two hours. Seven reported complete pain relief within two hours of the first of five to seven injections.

As early as the mid-20th century, a study by Dr. Mohammed Zureick of 327 shingles patients demonstrated that vitamin C injections effected complete resolution of the outbreaks in all of them within 72 hours.

Fruits and Vegetables: Diets low in micronutrients including vitamins, minerals and antioxidants can increase the risk by depressing the immune system.

In a British community-based study published in the International Journal of Epidemiology, researchers followed 243 shingles patients in 22 general practices in London with a control group of 483 individuals with no history of the ailment.

Those eating less than one piece of fruit a week had more than three times the risk of herpes zoster versus those eating more than three a day. The same pattern occurred when they looked at combined fruit and vegetable intake.

Capsaicin: Postherpetic neuralgia is a complication of shingles that can last long after initial symptoms disappear. Topical capsaicin, the spicy compound in hot peppers, may be an effective treatment.

In a double-blind study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 32 elderly patients with chronic postherpetic neuralgia were treated with either capsaicin cream or a placebo. After six weeks, almost 80 percent of capsaicin-treated patients experienced relief. The researchers noted that because capsaicin avoids problems with drug interactions and systemic toxicity, it should be considered a first choice in management.

A study of 143 Canadian patients in Clinical Therapeutics yielded simi-

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lar results. Then, in a two-year followup of 77 of the patients, 86 percent showed continued benefits from the single six-week trial with no serious adverse effects.

Acupuncture: In a Chinese study of acute shingles cases in the journal Zhongguo Zhen Jiu, 72 patients were randomly divided into two groups. One received acupuncture around the margins of the outbreak. The others received acupuncture plus moxibustion—a traditional Chinese therapy that burns dried mugwort near the skin—of the area around the needling. The acupuncture group had a relief rate of 85.3 percent, with the cessation of herpes eruptions, quicker scab healing and reduced residual neuralgia. Moxibustion-treated patients were cured within three days with a rate of 97.4 percent.

Tai Chi: A study in the Journal of the American Geriatric Society found that tai chi boosts immunity to the varicella zoster virus. In a randomized trial of 112 healthy adults, one group did tai chi for 25 weeks while another received health education. After 16 weeks all were vaccinated with VARIVAX, the live, attenuated Oka/ Merck varicella zoster virus vaccine.

Results showed the tai chi group had nearly twice the levels of cell-mediated immunity to the virus compared to the control group; tai chi alone

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increased immunity about as much as the shingles vaccine plus yielded significant improvements in physical functioning, bodily pain, vitality and mental health.

In a University of California-Los Angeles study, 36 men and women over 60 were assigned either to a tai chi or control group. For 15 weeks, the tai chi practitioners received three, 45-minute instruction classes a week; their cellmediated immunity to the varicella zoster virus rose 50 percent plus they experienced significant improvements in physical functioning.

Light Therapy: In a study published in Photodermatology, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine, 25 patients with severe pain in the first week of zoster

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rash were divided into a prevention group (receiving the drug acyclovir for 10 days, plus UVB light therapy three times a week until pain relief was reached or a maximum of 15 sessions); a control group received just the drug.

After one month, 58.3 percent of the light therapy patients were painfree, compared to 38.5 percent of the drug group. At three months, the ratios rose to 83.3 percent versus 53.8. The researchers concluded that UVB phototherapy in the acute stage of shingles might reduce the incidence and severity of lingering neuralgia.

Margie King was a corporate attorney for 20 years before becoming a health writer in Lower Gwynedd, PA. Connect at IntegrativeMenopause.com.

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by Randy Kambic

Two fun ways to use tennis courts for fitness are showing big increases in popularity.

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Fast-paced action is a hallmark of pickleball.

You may not have heard of it yet, but pickleball is a mixture of tennis, squash and table tennis, and it’s one of the fastestgrowing sports in the country. The USA Pickleball Association (USAPA) at usapa.org estimates that 2.5 million players are active now, with the number expected to multiply to 8 million by next year.

Regulation tennis courts especially marked for pickleball facilitate its smaller, 20-by-44-foot playing area. The need for less running about appeals to older players and others, as does the distinctive thud when the hard paddle hits the plastic ball. (Sample video at Tinyurl.com/Winning PickleballShot.)

Christine Barksdale, 48, of Vancouver, Washington, USAPA’s managing director of competition and athlete services, played league tennis from childhood into adulthood until she transferred her passion to pickleball. She assesses that half of participants are “totally focused on pickleball,” while the rest see it as a way to improve their volleying skills for tennis. “It definitely improves reflexes. It’s easy for beginners to pick it up and have fun.” It also introduces kids to racquet sports. www.nasrq.com

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Stretching the shoulders before playing is advised by licensed sports massage therapist Brian Horner, who works with athletes at pickleball, tennis, racquetball and beach volleyball tournaments in Arizona, California and elsewhere. The shoulder is like the handle of a whip in these sports, says Horner, who authored the new ebook Complete Guide to Winning Pickleball (PickleballTournaments.com).

“If it isn’t operating normally, when more pressure is applied it can strain the elbow and wrist.” Swimming, especially backstrokes, is advised because therapists regard water as a friend of shoulders.

“Sixty to 70 percent of the people that play [here] are retired,” says Steve Munro, owner of the West View Tennis Center, in Morgantown, West Virginia. He also sees the sport as a nice transition for older tennis players.

Pickleball was invented in Washington’s Bainbridge Island in 1965 by then Congressman Joel Pritchard and businessman Bill Bell. Along with the Pacific Northwest, some other major pockets of popularity include Chicago, Phoenix, southern Utah, Orange County, California; and Collier, Lee and Miami-Dade counties, in Florida.

Tennis Goes Cardio

Participants of Cardio Tennis, a Tennis Industry Association program, benefit from high-intensity, aerobic, interval training, using functional movement to run to return shots and move around the court in preparatory footwork drills. It also increases stamina and endurance, which enhances both regular tennis performance and overall fitness.

According to CardioTennis.com (which includes a sample video), men can burn between 500 and 1,000 calories in one, hour-long class; women, between 300 and 500.

Estimates put the number of players currently engaging in such clinics at 1.82 million nationwide.

“Tennis is a chief component of Cardio Tennis, but it’s much more. It’s a group fitness activity, a major workout that increases the heart rate,” says Chris Ojakian, a global Cardio Tennis trainer and executive director of racquet sports with Elite Racquet Sports, of Marina del Rey, California. They manage and operate tennis programs at facilities nationwide.

A session often consists of a five-to-seven-minute dynamic warm-up including stretching, tossing tennis balls and light tennis play; more tennis lasting 10 to 12 minutes, including “cardio blast” sideline activities like quick footwork drills and jumping jacks when changing sides; 30 minutes of point-based tennis games with constant rotation of players and more cardio blasts; and a five-to10-minute cool down.

“Participants are moving during the times they’d be waiting their turn to hit the ball in regular tennis clinics, and it works on the kind of quick footwork that’s done in competition,” explains Ojakian, the 2011 U.S. Professional Tennis Association California Pro of the Year.

Sessions, which also include party music and heart rate monitors, are “so fast paced and fun, people often can’t believe when they’re over,” he enthuses. “It accomplishes so much in one hour.”

Sideline drills enhance skills during Cardio Tennis sessions.

Larry Carlat, of Venice, California, editor in chief of PurpleClover.com, credits participating in Cardio Tennis sessions with Ojakian twice a week and a healthier diet in the last three-plus years for losing 25 pounds. “You’re never standing still for more than a couple of seconds, and my footwork has improved,” says the 20-year tennis player.

“Chris also provides tennis tips during classes. It’s fun and run!”

Randy Kambic, in Estero, FL, is a freelance editor and writer, including for Natural Awakenings magazine.

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Backyard Pizza Party Grill Scrumptious Pizzas and Flatbreads

by Claire O’Neil

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ummer is high season for grilling when just about anything sizzled over high heat tastes great. Grill masters Karen Adler and Judith Fertig recently put this theory to the test when they fired up their grills—gas and charcoal—to cook bruschetta, panini, flatbreads and pizzas. The results tasted so good that they created a cookbook: Patio Pizzeria: Artisan Pizza and Flatbreads on the Grill.

Here are a few pointers using a backyard charcoal-style approach, with toxin-free hardwood lump charcoal, or a barbecue gas grill. Grill grates can be plain or fancy, from a pizza stone to a high-heat pizza oven—all can bring out that charcoal earthiness.

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“No patio pizzeria repertoire is complete without a signature grilled bread.

It’s one of the easiest and most flavorful appetizers ever,” says Adler. This dish starts with good whole grain bread, liberally brushed with extra-virgin olive oil on both sides, and then grilled and topped with any number of vegetable mixtures, from fresh sliced tomatoes to sautéed bell peppers or broccoli rabe 38

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and garlic. “The bread slices should be big enough to manage on the grill grates with long-handled grill tongs,” she says. “Simply cook on each side until the bread has good grill marks, then add toppings.”

For flatbread, Fertig suggests starting with a pound of fresh pizza dough—healthy grain, if preferred— cut into four pieces. Pat each piece into an oval on a floured surface. “The good thing about flatbread is that it can be just about any shape, so the pressure is off to make it perfectly round.” Brush each oval with olive oil before transferring it directly onto the hot grill grate. When the dough bubbles up like a pancake, turn it with grill tongs and cook the other side.

Then top the grilled flatbread with mixtures like honey, pistachios and chive blossoms or freshly chopped herbs and grated pecorino cheese. “Grilled flatbread can go vegan, vegetarian or ‘omnivore-ean’,” she says.

Tiny Pizzas with Big Flavor

Another variation is to step up from flatbread to small, individual pizzas, or pizzettes. For this, use the same

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fresh pizza dough, but roll it into four perfect rounds. One by one, the rounds go on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and brushed with olive oil.

“Placing the dough on the oiled parchment paper first and then flipping it upside-down on the grill grates helps keep the dough’s shape better than placing it directly on the grates by hand. This quick flip-and-peel motion is easy once you do it a time or two.

Keeping the pizzas small also makes them easier to maneuver on the grill,” advises Adler. After each pizzette bubbles up like a pancake, it needs to be turned and moved to the indirect, or no-heat, side of the grill. There, it gets pizza toppings and can sit for a while with the grill lid closed, so the toppings melt.

Served with a fresh salad or summer fruit, a flatbread or pizzette makes for a perfect summer meal on the grill.

Claire O’Neil is a freelance writer in Kansas City, MO.

Pizzeria Recipes

Baby Arugula, Ricotta, Sea Salt and Olive Oil Pizzas

Yields: 4 (6-to-8-inch) pizza servings

Fresh baby arugula on top gives this pizza a fresh first bite, with creamy, tangy, salty and grill-icious to follow.

1 cup ricotta cheese ¼ tsp dried red pepper flakes 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil ¼ tsp coarse sea salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 lb prepared pizza dough, garlic and herb-flavored, if possible; whole wheat, natural grain or gluten-free if preferred Unbleached all-purpose or gluten-free flour for rolling out and dusting Extra-virgin olive oil for brushing ¼ cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese 4 cups baby arugula (about 6 oz)

Stir together the ricotta, red pepper flakes and olive oil in a small bowl and adjust the seasonings to taste.

Set aside.

Prepare an indirect medium-hot fire in the grill, with heat on one side and no heat on the other.

Divide the dough into four portions.

On a floured surface, pat or roll each portion into a 6-to-8-inchdiameter circle.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Brush olive oil into a circle that’s a little larger than a pizza, and then place a pizza on the oiled circle. Brush the top of the pizza with olive oil.

Lift the pizza by holding the ends of the parchment paper. At a height of about 6 inches above the grill, flip the circle of dough onto the hot side of the grill grates. Quickly peel off the parchment and close the lid. Grill the pizza for 2 to 3 minutes, or until it has good grill marks.

Turn the pizza with tongs and move it to the indirect side. Spread the pizza with one-quarter of the ricotta and sprinkle with one-quarter of the Pecorino Romano. Cover and grill for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the cheese has melted. Repeat the process with the other pizzas. To serve, top each pizza with 1 cup of arugula.

Broccoli Rabe and Garlic Bruschetta Yields: 8 servings

Hearty greens such as broccoli rabe, kale, Swiss chard and spinach are interchangeable here. A quick sauté until greens are wilted keeps dark colors brilliant. Pile the greens, still dripping with olive oil, atop the toasted bread for an appetizer or delicious side with pasta or pizza.

For the sautéed broccoli rabe:

8 oz broccoli rabe, chopped 1 large garlic clove, thinly sliced 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 /8 tsp kosher or sea salt Pinch of red pepper flakes (less than 1/8 tsp)

For the bruschetta: 8 slices (½-inch-thick) of Italian country (or gluten-free) bread 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

For the sautéed broccoli rabe, in a large skillet on the stovetop, heat 2 tablespoons of water and add the broccoli rabe and garlic. Cook until soft, 6 to 8 minutes. Drizzle with the olive oil and season with the red pepper flakes and salt. Adjust the seasonings to taste.

For the bruschetta, prepare a medium-hot fire in the grill. Brush each slice with the olive oil and grill 1 to 2 minutes per side, or until it has good grill marks.

Spoon a heaping tablespoon of the wilted broccoli rabe on each bruschetta and serve warm.

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and deveined Extra-virgin olive oil for brushing 1 lb prepared pizza dough, whole wheat, natural grain or gluten-free if preferred Unbleached all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour for rolling out and dusting ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Thai Shrimp Pizzettes with Coconut and Chiles Yields: 4 (6-to-8-inch) pizza servings

Green curry paste, available in the Asian section of the grocery, contains green chiles, lemongrass and other tasty seasonings. Ingredients include enough shrimp for nibbling before scattering the bulk of them on the pizzettes.

For the green curry coconut sauce: 1 cup fresh or canned coconut milk, well shaken 2 tsp green curry paste Juice of 1 lime (about 1 Tbsp)

For the shrimp pizzettes: 1 lb large shrimp (31 to 35), peeled

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For the green curry coconut sauce, stir together the coconut milk, green curry paste and lime juice in small bowl. Set aside.

For the shrimp pizzettes, soak 8 (12inch) bamboo skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.

Prepare an indirect medium-hot fire in the grill, with heat on one side and no heat on the other.

Thread the shrimp onto the prepared skewers and brush with olive oil.

Grill shrimp over direct heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until firm, opaque and pink.

Divide the dough into four portions.

On a floured surface, pat or roll each portion into a 6-to-8-inch-

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diameter circle.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Brush olive oil into a circle that’s a little larger than a pizza, and then place a pizza on the oiled circle. Brush the top of the pizza with olive oil.

Lift the pizza by holding the ends of the parchment paper. At a height of about 6 inches above the grill, flip the circle of dough onto the hot side of the grill grates. Quickly peel off the parchment and close the lid. Grill the pizza base for 2 to 3 minutes, or until it has good grill marks. Turn the pizza with tongs and move it to the indirect heat side.

Spread the pizza with one-quarter of the green curry coconut sauce. Cover and grill for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, or until the topping has melted.

Repeat the process with the other pizzas. To serve, top each pizza with grilled shrimp and cilantro.

Source: Patio Pizzeria, by Karen Adler and Judith Fertig; adapted, with the permission of Running Press.

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affected body part is touched, bumped or moved about, which may spur aggressive behavior, so show tender care and respect. Relief typically comes when the pet rests the affected part.

Calcarea carbonica This remedy may ease deeply aching arthritis, particularly if bony or fibrous tissue has formed around joints. Avoid cold and dampness. Signs alerting a veterinarian to the problem may include muscle weakness, fatigue from exertion and a feeling of chilliness or sluggishness (these pets may also be hypothyroid).

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Homeopathy for Joint Injury and Pain Six Remedies for Relief

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oint disease, specifically arthritis, is a common problem in dogs and cats, especially as they age. The causes are many and include obesity, inflammation, immune dysfunction and normal wear and tear in joints. Conventional therapies include steroids, non-steroidal medications, analgesic medications to control pain and surgery, when applicable.

Clinical signs of arthritis include joint stiffness, pain, difficulty getting up and down, a pet’s decreased desire to walk or exercise and increased aggression due to pain. Keep in mind that other causes may be misdiagnosed as “arthritis”, but are related to another disease.

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and finger joints by Dr. Vikas Sharma, of Chandigarh, India, may also be helpful for pets with joint injury and pain, according to The Arthritis Solution for Dogs & Cats (PetCareNaturally. com). Consult a holistic veterinarian for individual treatment options.

Arnica This is a mainstay of homeopathy, as noted in the New World Veterinary Repertory, and applies to anything related to bones and joints. It is useful for chronic arthritis, especially if the painful parts of the body seem to worsen when moved or touched.

Bryonia Alba It’s especially helpful for pets showing signs of stiffness and inflammation with pain made worse as the pet moves, especially when rising and lying down. Offset cold dry weather with warmth and humidification.

Discomfort is aggravated when the

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Pets with advanced arthritis showing joints that are thickened or deformed may benefit from kali. Stiffness and pain are typically worse in the morning from cold, damp weather, so that’s an ideal time for applying prescribed treatment.

Rhus toxicodendron This is useful for many arthritic pets and especially those with rheumatoid arthritis, which is rare. The remedy is also beneficial for pets that start the day stiff and in pain, but improve with continued movement. Protect them from cold, wet weather conditions.

Ruta graveolens Another widely recognized arthritis remedy, ruta grav is for pets whose symptoms may be exacerbated by cold and damp and exertion. It may be prescribed for affected and damaged tendons and capsules of the joints, when arthritis may have developed from overuse, repeated wear and tear and associated chronic inflammation.

The practice of functional medicine teaches combinations of complementary therapies suited to the individual pet’s needs. Homeopathics can be a beneficial element in treating animals suffering from a variety of joint disorders.

Shawn Messonnier, a doctor of veterinary medicine practicing in Plano, TX, is the author of The Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats and Unexpected Miracles: Hope and Holistic Healing for Pets.

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FAMILY SCREEN TIME How to Set Boundaries in the Digital Era

by April Thompson

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inecraft. Pokemon. Snapchat.

Digital media dominates childhood. That time youngsters used to spend playing with friends, being with family or sleeping has been zapped.

According to a study by the Kaiser Family Foundation, 8-to-10-year-olds are daily exposed to nearly eight hours of onscreen media and heavy media users are twice as likely to report poor grades.

Conscientious and concerned parents are setting limits on screen time and reclaiming family time. Experts, too, are working to define a “new healthy” at a time when many activities, from homework to shopping, are moving online.

“How can you begin to limit kids’ screen time when teachers are increasingly using media?” queries Pediatrician Corinn Cross, who practices in Los Angeles. “It’s hard. None of us grew up with this level of technology, and it’s moving faster than any advice can.”

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emy of Pediatrics’ (AAP) recently updated digital media guidelines, which shifted from strict time limits to greater flexibility for and within different age groups. For children under 18 months, the recommendation is to avoid media altogether outside of video chats with loved ones. In the older age ranges, the guidelines are less prescriptive and more about setting individual limits that ensure getting enough sleep and physical activity along with achieving other developmental needs.

Cross believes excessive screen time is particularly detrimental for younger kids that have fewer waking hours and more developing to do. “Toddlers don’t learn well from screens, so you will have limited return from using screens for education,” she observes.

Kathy Marrocco, an Oakland Township, Michigan, blogger with YourOrganicChild.com, initially worried about her kids’ potential adverse exposure to radiation from cell phone use. Her concern soon turned to other big impacts

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of digital media encroaching on their lives. She cites a study of 3,000 parents of grade-school-aged kids, which found that nearly two-thirds of the children are using their devices at night instead of sleeping, with a corresponding drop in concentration, memory and energy.

Marrocco maintains firm boundaries with her daughter, 13, and son, 18, prohibiting the use of electronics at the kitchen table and in their rooms at night, in line with AAP recommendations. “They can only have devices in their room at night if they are in offline ‘airplane mode’ so they won’t be tempted to check or respond to incoming messages,” she says.

Kids don’t sleep well next to their phones, agrees Cross, a mother of three, ages 4, 6 and 8. “They have trouble falling and staying asleep.” She also doesn’t let her children use e-readers instead of books.

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Psychotherapist Nicholas Kardaras, Ph.D., an addiction expert and executive director of The Dunes, a rehab clinic in East Hampton, New York, is even firmer about screen time, having seen some kids go off the digital deep end. Delaying the onset of screen exposure is the most critical step a parent can take, suggests Kardaras. “There’s no evidence to suggest media exposure is beneficial to child development. Most tech geniuses, including the founders of Google, Amazon and Apple, were not exposed to it until adolescence.

“Treating digital addiction is challenging because you can’t be digitally abstinent in this society,” he continues.

“Prevention is the key.”

Digital media abuse can have lasting developmental impacts, according to Kardaras, author of Glow Kids: How Screen Addiction is Hijacking our Kids and How to Break the Trance.

DrKardaras.com cites numerous studies on the effects of such intensive use, from increased prevalence of attention deficit disorder to higher rates of depression.

Brain imaging studies from institutions such as the medical schools at Indiana University and University of Utah have shown how heavy exposure to digital media has effects on the brain similar to substance addiction, reports Kardaras,

Media and screens are best used purposefully, to achieve a specified goal.

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affecting areas of the brain linked with functions like impulse control, brain connectivity and processing speed.

In his practice, red flags for potential digital addiction include strong reactions when devices are taken away, disinterest in “offline” activities, worsening of interpersonal relationships and dropping grades.

Modeling good practices is as important as monitoring kids’ behavior, suggests Cross. In her household, all electronic tablets and cell phones are kept in a drawer when not in use.

“If I have work to do or have to take a phone call, I’ll go to another room, then come back and be present with the kids,” she says. “Quality, face-toface time is important.”

Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, in Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

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tell them to put their devices away,” advises Pediatrician Corinn Cross.

HealthyChildren.org/MediaUsePlan offers a free interactive online tool to create a personalized family media use plan.

If kids don’t comply with rules, Kathy Marrocco suggests turning the Wi-Fi off at night or taking away devices altogether. But don’t leave a void, cautions Cross. Substitute fun, fulfilling activities.

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eeping the family in sync about the amount of digital media use is challenging. Here are some expert tips on maintaining a healthy balance.

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Decide the ground rules — “Determine rules that make sense for everyone, and it’ll be much easier to get your kids on board, as they won’t see it as arbitrary when you

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Be wary of even “good” screen time — Test educational apps before approving them for kids to ensure their quality and so parents can help reinforce the learning, says Cross. She likes CommonSenseMedia. org for parental reviews and information to filter media of all kinds, from apps and games to TV shows.

Consider advocating for limiting screen time in local schools. “I asked

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Watch out for rewards — Some screen time is more mesmerizing for kids than others, according to Kardaras, who treats such addictions. Most video games are designed on a variable reward schedule, similar to slot machines, which intentionally stimulates players to chase future rewards. Consider stricter limits on such media.

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Play first in the real world — Because it reduces overall exercise, screen overuse can contribute to obesity. Cross recommends prioritizing exercising before daily allotted screen time; after being online, it’s more difficult to engage kids in physical activity.

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by Ben Greenman

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hat is being a father? It’s, at least in part, about beginning. It is rejuvenating to locate ourself near the start of a child’s life. There are so many chances to get it right. The thought that we might also get it wrong flits across our mind, but it’s gone before we can even shiver at its presence. It’s also about returning to that question again and again, each time failing to acquire additional insight.

“What isn’t being a father?” is a better question. Being a father isn’t indifference, but neither is it a steady stream of calm wisdom or a place of consistent self-control or a clearly delineated set of exercises engineered to help produce self-knowledge in offspring. Bridges are engineered. We stare into our little one’s eyes, beaming thoughts that we hope are received, translated and appreciated, waiting for a beam to come back to us.

Child rearing is worked toward, clumsily, imperfectly, with a deep and near religious faith in trial and error. Children are refined over time with the assistance of many imperfect philosophies.

When our second child opted in, my wife and I compared baby pictures of the two boys. “They look different,” I said.

“That’s not why I’m looking at them,” she said. “I want to remember this.” I remember looking at the pictures with her only because she has told me about it.

If, in part, fatherhood is remembering things that did not exactly happen, it is also forgetting things that did happen, some transformative to a degree

that I could not have imagined five seconds before they occurred. Afterwards, I knew I would never be the same again. But I was.

As children grow, they are not the same again. Parenting boys instead of babies is already a grand departure from everything I have learned up until now and I am just coming to see that it will always be this way. Recently, in trying to figure out when a man that is not a father becomes a man that is a father, I remarked to my sons, “Even though I know being a father has changed me forever, I remember certain things that happened, but not as many as I would have thought.”

My older son explained, “Maybe it’s because you are thinking of us more than yourself. Maybe you want time to pass so we can get to the next thing in our lives.”

My younger son zeroed in, “The problem is that you think it’s parenting when really it’s childing.”

He’s right. What is being a father?

It’s letting someone else be a child.

It’s suffering through certain kinds of abstract pain so that they don’t. It’s bearing the brunt of disappointments so that they can go on feeling invincible.

It’s teaching how to forget as much as it is teaching how to remember… but it is still very near the beginning.

Ben Greenman is a widely published author and journalist in Greater New York. Connect at BGreenman.com.

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Green Car Buying Tips Fuel Economy Plus Sales Incentives Equal Big Savings

by Jim Motavalli

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hile some carmakers are filling showrooms with everlarger gas-guzzling sport utility vehicles (SUV) thanks to lower gas prices, some car buyers want to do just the opposite and go greener with their wheels. Fortunately, more eco-friendly options exist than ever before—many of which come with surprising personal benefits in addition to a cleaner, greener planet.

The green share of the U.S. auto market, combining battery electrics, hybrids and plug-in hybrids, peaked at 3.8 percent in 2013, according to the Automotive News Data Center. Despite a record 59 models available now, the share was just 2.87 percent in 2016.

As Millennials—the generation that could be buying 40 percent of all new vehicles by 2020—fully emerge into the marketplace, eco-car numbers could zoom, although some think it’s possible they’ll by shunning car purchases for car-sharing services.

“The market has continued to shift to crossovers and big SUVs, and there aren’t many hybrid models available in those categories,” says Sam

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Abuelsamid, senior research analyst at Navigant Research. “We expect that to change in the next couple of years, when vehicles like the hybrid Ford Explorer reach the public.” Navigant projects only 3.4 percent annual compounded growth in hybrid sales by 2025, but a much more robust 31 percent rise in battery-run electrics.

“Conventional hybrids without a plug no longer have the halo they once had,” says Bradley Berman, founder of HybridCars.com. “The cutting edge has moved to electric cars with ever-bigger battery packs and longer electric range. With gas prices at relatively low levels, the green car market remains a small niche.”

Getting a Green Bargain

Many of the greener choices are now a tremendous bargain for consumers. The federal government currently offers a tax credit of up to $4,500 for electrified vehicles, and many states kick in with added subsidies. Highlights include maximums available for electric vehicles (EV) with big batteries: California, $1,500 in rebates, plus single-occupant use of the

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high-occupancy vehicle lanes; Colorado, $5,000; Connecticut, $3,000; Delaware, $2,200; Maryland, $3,000; Massachusetts, $2,500; Michigan, $2,500; Pennsylvania, $2,000; Rhode Island, $2,500; Texas, $2,500; and Utah, $750.

The Prius Prime is a prime example of the savings available. The acclaimed plug-in hybrid, with an electric range of 25 miles, starts at $27,100, before subsidies (starting prices are before destination costs). In California, it would be $21,100. This means this well-equipped plug-in hybrid is, for state purchasers, approximately $3,585 less than a base Prius liftback hybrid ($24,685). It’s a buyer’s market for green cars, as manufacturers incentivize them to meet federal and California fuel economy averages. Buyers are encouraged to act now before subsidies disappear.

Hyundai is taking an interesting approach with its green Ioniq line, offering, beginning this year, affordable battery electric, hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions of the same midsized car platform. “This is about freedom for the customer—they can choose the level of electrification that fits them,” says Mike O’Brien, Hyundai vice president of corporate and product planning.

Great Green Choices

Here are some more good choices.

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Other worthy cars: The fuel cellpowered Honda Clarity, Toyota Mirai and Hyundai Tucson (for southern Californians); any of the Ioniqs; the versatile plug-in hybrid Chevrolet Volt; and the quick BMW i3 and i8 and Tesla Model S if the budget allows.

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The Facts about Craniosacral Therapy & Why It’s Foundational to Your Health

by Mary-Elizabeth Schurrer

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aving pursued a career in wellness that exposed me to a diverse range of holistic modalities, I assumed that my understanding of what the human body needs in order to thrive was more than sufficient. That is, until I experienced Craniosacral Therapy for the first time––and realized just how restorative and beneficial this mode of treatment is for physical, mental, emotional or even spiritual well-being.

Pioneered and developed in the 1970s by osteopathic surgeon and clinical researcher Dr. John Upledger, this non-invasive whole body technique engages our innate physiological capacities to reorganize and recover from varied traumas or tensions. Our biological structure is a self-healing organism that, when adequately supported, can return itself to homeostasis (balance) regardless of where the issue originated. And that support is accessible through the medium of Craniosacral Therapy.

This gentle approach to bodywork addresses connective tissue called fascia that bonds together an entire network of muscles, organs, bones and joints. When injuries or dysfunctions occur, that fascia becomes impaired and restricts the energy-flow our bodies need to function at optimum level. Damaged fascia can exacerbate various conditions like migraines, chronic pain, fatigue, limited mobility, decreased focus, temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ) and neurological issues like fibromyalgia, encephalitis

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(inflammation of the brain), strokes, concussions and Parkinson’s Disease, among others.

And that’s where Craniosacral Therapy begins to work its profound, transformational benefits. During the first couple minutes of my session with local practitioner Terrence Grywinski, who has performed Craniosacral Therapy for two decades, I learned that shortened fascia in my shoulder had compromised the range-of-motion in my pelvis, caused an asymmetrical length in my legs, contributed to pressure along my neck and spine, constricted the airflow of my diaphragm and created barriers in multiple chakras (energy centers). But as our session unfolded, I was astonished at the immediate results achieved through his subtle, precise and relaxing touch.

As Grywinski manipulated the fascia encasing my shoulder in both deliberate and delicate movements, I sensed a palpable release that deepened my breathing, assuaged both physical and mental stressors, and invigorated my entire being. Grywinski describes the experience as a common denominator for all his clients, attributing this to our bodies’ interconnected framework. Traumas aren’t contained within a specific area but dispersed throughout our systems––and likewise, healing isn’t relegated to a specific area either.

Case in point: the mended fascia in my shoulder restored range-of-motion in the pelvis and symmetry in both legs to emphasize a couple of the manifold improvements after just one session. As a dedicated runner and fitness enthusiast whose body is accustomed to strain and exertion, I’ve since noticed how fluid my running stride has become now that each leg is back in alignment, and those hipbones are no longer askew. In addition, my lung volume has increased, allowing for a more even and natural pattern of breath.

Before the introduction to Craniosacral Therapy, I didn’t even recognize how much tension and dysfunction existed inside this body of mine. I considered “wellness” a benchmark I had already attained. But now, having gleaned firsthand knowledge of the impact that Craniosacral Therapy can deliver on muscles, bones, joints, organs and chakras–– not to mention, the fascia, of course––my definition of holistic health is expanding, and I eagerly anticipate the upcoming sessions I’ve scheduled with Grywinski to continue this healing trajectory we’ve just begun.

Terrence Grywinski has been studying and practicing Craniosacral Therapy for 20 years. He is also the founder and owner of Advanced Craniosacral Therapy, located at 1188 N Tamiami Trail, Suite 205-D, Sarasota. To schedule a free 30-minute new client evaluation and treatment, call 941321-8757. For more information, visit ADVCST.com.

Mary-Elizabeth Schurrer is the Managing Editor of Natural Awakenings Sarasota–Manatee. She also works as a freelance writer, blogger and social media marketer based in Southwest Florida. Her personal blog HealthBeAHippie.

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Acupuncture in the Treatment of Shingles Pain

by Christina Captain, DAOM, MSAOM, MSHN, MA

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he Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that one in three people living in the United States will develop shingles in their lifetime, and one million Americans are diagnosed with shingles each year. As we age, the risk of experiencing shingles becomes greater, so about 50% of all cases are reported in people, 60 years or older.

Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is caused by the same virus that causes chicken pox and results in a blistering painful rash. The most common side-effect of shingles is post herpetic neuralgia (PHN), nerve-like pain that can last for months or years before, during or after the rash from herpes zoster goes away. Shingles can be serious and involve numerous complications, from depression and anxiety to decreased appetite and weight loss. Location of the breakout is also important, as a rash near the eye can result in vision loss.

The varicella zoster virus causes chicken pox, and when a person is recovered from chicken pox, the virus remains inactive in the body. The reactivation of this virus causes the shingles outbreak. Although we do not know why the reactivation occurs, theories suggest that extreme stress, excessive alcohol and depressed immunity can cause the virus to become active.

The conventional treatment for shingles is a regimen of antiviral medication and pain killers. These medications are more effective if they are started as soon as the patient notices the rash or the unexplained pain. For those seeking alternatives to a conventional treatment of shingles, we can look to Chinese Medicine and acupuncture.

Unfortunately, there are no current human studies regarding acupuncture’s effectiveness in the treatment of pain from shingles. However, Traditional Chinese Medicine documents the treatment of shingles historically for over 1,000 years. In my experience, acupuncture in combination with conventional care, is extremely successful at reducing the duration and pain of a shingles outbreak, as well as the pain associated with PHN after the rash is resolved.

The length of time in waiting to receive this integrated treatment directly correlates with the duration of the rash and subsequent pain. Patients who have received treatment just after being diagnosed with shingles fair the best with, at times, only a 10-day process and no experience of PHN. Chinese herbal medicine, as well as Western herbs, can also decrease the pain and duration of the virus.

For those looking to avoid the conventional treatment altogether, acupuncture, in combination with herbs, can effectively treat shingles pain and decrease the duration of the viral outbreak. If you have the unfortunate experience of shingles, please visit your doctor as soon as you notice any symptoms, then seek a qualified and board-certified Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.

Christina Captain is a nationally boardcertified and Florida-licensed acupuncture physician and the lead practitioner at the Family Healing Center which she founded in 2000. In 2014, she earned a Master of Science degree in Human Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport, Connecticut, and is currently a candidate for the Doctorate in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine with focus in integrative medicine from AOMA – Graduate School of Integrative Medicine, Austin, Texas. (2016). Captain’s knowledge and enthusiasm for health and wellness has earned her a reputation as a qualified lecturer, keynote speaker and experienced teacher throughout the United States. To meet Dr. Captain, call 941-951-1119 and schedule your free meet-and-greet.

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Bee Sting Therapy: Do Controversy and Culture Mask the Powerful Benefits?

by Juliette Jones “If enough people were to really grasp the incredible medicine the bee venom offers, the greater public would be more inclined to cease all use of pesticides and instead ensure that their gardens provided safe forage in order to support these ancient bee healers.” ––HoneyBeeHealers.com

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am not a medical doctor, and knowing the laws of the land as I do, I would neither advise nor recommend to anyone else the use of any drug or non-prescription substance as a healing protocol. This goes double for what I have personally experienced as one of the most powerful, least known, most feared, and misunderstood healing agents and pain relief substances available to humankind––namely venom from live honey bees.

What I would do is encourage interested parties to conduct a rigorous investigation and make use of available research (both clinical and anecdotal) on the topic of Apitherapy. Taken from the Latin word apis, meaning bee, Apitherapy is essentially use of products derived from honey bees as medicine including venom, honey, pollen propolis and royal jelly. A good place to start is the American Apitherapy Society (AAS) website Apitherapy. org.

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ic medicine. Except for a select few, modern Western physicians have little or no knowledge on the subject of bee sting therapy, its applications, methods of action, protocols and precautions for safe use. Doctors usually warn against bee venom therapy (BVT), mindful of the danger of anaphylaxis which can be deadly to persons allergic to bee venom.

As a subset of Apitherapy, BVT is known to have been practiced throughout many ancient cultures dating back 6,000 years. In fact, it was practiced by three of the Great Civilizations known for their highly developed medical systems––ancient Egypt, China and Greece. The ancient Greek physician Hippocrates used bee venom therapeutically, as have many physicians and healers throughout human history.

Today, bee venom therapy continues to be an accepted medical practice widely used in Europe and countries of the Far East, especially in areas where acupuncture is a mainstream modality. Some researchers believe acupuncture is a derivative of bee sting therapy.

After the First World War, Hungarian born physician, Bodog F. Beck, M.D. (1871-1942) brought Apitherapy to the United States, practicing in New York City where he published his seminal work titled The Bible of Bee Venom Therapy dedicated respectfully “to the pathfinders of bee venom therapy.”

Dr. Beck fully realized the difficulties of trying to introduce this “venerable, time-honored, ancient, almost prehistoric treatment” to the modern West and admits to his own initial distrust and skepticism––“the acid test of mistrust,” as he puts it––until he became convinced of “the real merit and extraordinary efficacy of this curative substance.”

The Bible of Bee Venom Therapy was aimed toward the treatment of arthritic, rheumatic, and neuritic afflictions, but speaks to other physical ailments along the way. In his writing of the preface, we see something of the soul motivation which led him to chronicle his experience as a physician: “The extreme agony, excruciating pain, torment and misery which generally accompany these ailments, the hopeless wretchedness of body and mind, the resultant functional incapacities and deformities are indescribable and appalling. Only the poor, pitiful, miserable victims who are in their pangs can really appreciate the true meaning of these words.”

Charles Mraz, a student of Beck and former co-director of the AAS, became the iconic expert on bee venom therapy in the United States and pioneered techniques for keeping bees, lecturing and consulting all over the world. Mraz passed away in 1999 at the age of ninety-four, having remained an active proponent and practitioner of Apitherapy throughout his entire life. He considered the stings of live bees superior to injections of “purified” bee venom, and people were still coming to his door seeking treatment even on the day he died.

In Health and the Honey Bee, Mraz writes of his of his personal triumph over Rheumatoid arthritis and recounts experiences with the use of bee venom therapy for those seek-

ing relief from painful conditions, offering this insight, “A controversial therapy like bee venom therapy for the treatment of various auto immune diseases in the face of constant opposition and ridicule can be most discouraging. Many times I wanted to give up the struggle, but because of my own dramatic experience and those of others, I persisted.”

Apitherapy is now emerging as a practice in the modern West. More and more people are reporting significant and lasting differences in their health. This applies not only to symptomatic relief, but in many cases, resolution of the underlying condition, and the list of ailments for which bee venom therapy has been applied as effective is growing. Testimonials supporting the helpful effects of bee stings in the treatment of arthritis, fibromyalgia, Bell’s palsy, carpal tunnel syndrome, herpes zoster, osteoarthritis, multiple sclerosis, Lyme disease, pain control and many other conditions, are forthcoming.

Bees are traditionally symbolic of the accomplishment of impossible quests.

Until recently, scientists were unable to determine how bees could fly, given that aerodynamically their bodies are too large for their wingspan. Apparently, they move their wings at a high enough speed to break free of this seemingly impossible limitation.

Obstacles exist which indicate this mode of therapy is definitely not for everyone. Among them, allergy to venom or bee products, or the presence of other health conditions that might prohibit bee venom therapy. The fact that BVT is not part of the accepted medical model in the United States and the reality that pain is involved in receiving a sting from a live bee, are also factors that might give pause. Additionally, bee venom therapy

can require support measures such as specific vitamin and detoxification protocols.

To the uninitiated, Apitherapy and especially BVT seem incomprehensible. Often, people have never even heard of Apitherapy until they’ve failed to find success in conventional treatment, and the motivation to find relief from pain and suffering has becomes unbearable. Many articles can now be found on the web for perusal, and experience researchers and physicians can be contacted through the American Apitherapy Society.

The information contained in this article is not intended to be a substitute for medical evaluation and treatment by a competent, licensed personal health care professional. The author specifically disclaims any liability arising directly or indirectly from information contained in this article. Varying and even conflicting views are held by various segments of the medical profession. The information presented here is strictly intended to be educational, and is not intended as a basis for medical treatment.

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Hypnotist, will show you how to relax and power your intentions deep into your subconscious mind in order to set yourself up for an amazing week. The experience is further enhanced with aromatherapy. Cost: $20.

• June 13, 6:30–8:30 p.m., “Can I Change My Life?” If you don’t take control of your life, someone else will.

Uncover your true potential to manifest the person you desire to become. Your mind is like a computer with its own software that organizes your thinking and behavior.

During this workshop, Shana Rosenthal will teach you to reprogram your subconscious to overcome the negative programs causing you to feel stagnant and proactively change your life. Cost: $15.

Four Pillars Announces June Workshops & Speakers

by Four Pillars Staff

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ummer has arrived! Four Pillars, a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to building a positive foundation for wellness through life coaching and self-care practices, is bringing various workshops, practitioners, and experts to the community for learning, rejuvenating, and enhancing your life throughout the entire month of June. Rejuvenate your soul with these diverse workshop offerings. Please join us and bring a friend along too!

• June 8, 7–9 p.m., “Author Spotlight Series: The ABCs of Writing and Publishing a Book.” Have you ever dreamed of writing a book? In this event workshop series, international bestselling author and writing/publishing coach D.D. Scott will guide you through the detailed steps of this entire process with topics such as Writing Craft, Cover Design, Formatting, Promotion and Marketing, Your Writing Style and Space, Plotting Tips, Who Are Your Readers, Day One Page One and more. Each class includes entertaining stories from her own journey and expertise. The focus for June is branding yourself as an author and branding your book. Scott’s book The ABCs of Writing and Publishing a Book will also be available for purchase. Cost: $10.

• June 12 and 26, 11:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m., “Group Guided Self-Hypnosis.” During this group session offered twice per month, Shana Rosenthal, Certified Consulting

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• June 15, 7–9 p.m., “Shine from Within: Teen Self-Image Special Summer Event.” This self-development workshop is designed to help adolescent girls, ages 12–17, realize and develop their own unique confidence, purpose and self-love. Led by Four Pillars founder and life coach Cheri Christiansen, this event will teach girls how to nourish their minds, bodies and spirits from the inside. They’ll learn to assess and understand personalized self-care, find purpose and honor their passions to become their truest selves, and they will also hear the story of young entrepreneur 12-year-old Bryce Bennett who founded the local business SarasotaSugar. In addition, they’ll have the opportunity to create their own SarasotaSugar scrub. Cost: $20.

• June 21, 7–9 p.m., “Author Spotlight Series: I am Good Enough.” In this event workshop series, D.D. Scott will help guide you through your own spiritual awakening in a light-hearted way. She will also share her coaching expertise and spiritual concepts. Scott believes that every time you look for a certain piece of information, it presents itself through modern spiritual teachers living according to the lessons taught by ancient gurus. She teaches how to live from love, forgiveness and gratitude to create the space for miracles and sweet synchronicities to occur. Leave this event with an open heart and mind ready to receive all the miracles around you. Scott’s book I am Good Enough will also be available for purchase. Cost: $10.

• June 26, 7–9 p.m., “SpiritualiTEA.” Social connections are essential for longevity and happiness. In this modern world of technology and social media, it’s important to interact on a personal level.

Join us for a cup of

tea or coffee and casual discussions of what you’re experiencing on your life journey. Meet like-minded people to talk, listen and connect. Cost: cost of a cup of coffee or tea.

• June 28, 7–9 p.m., “Essential Oils and Hormones.” A woman’s body is profoundly affected by her hormone cycle, especially the fluctuation of estrogen. Besides the formation of sexual characteristics, estrogen affects mental health, bone growth, cholesterol levels, skin health, protein synthesis and fluid balance. Learn how and which essential oils can help balance your hormones. This workshop is led

by Laurel James, National Interior Designer and author of Interiorology.

In addition, she is an Essential Oil Wellness Guide and Kundalini Yoga Instructor (as taught by Yogi Bhajan).

James is dedicated to guiding people toward wellness and conscious living.

Cost: donation based.

In addition to workshops, Four Pillars offers massages and facials, Reiki and energy work, acupuncture, hypnosis, life coaching and a bookstore. Four Pillars is your “go-to” place to learn, relax, energize and reinvent.

Four Pillars is located at 8209 Nature’s Way, Suite 221, Lakewood Ranch. For more information, call 941-373-3955 or visit FourPillarsFlorida.com.

Golf Hypnosis and the Mental Game

by Shana Rosenthal, Certified Consulting Hypnotist

s we head into summer, many people are getting their golf clubs out and practicing their swings. For some, spending time on the golf course reduces their stress levels. Unfortunately, for others though, this activity can provoke a frenzied mental state. To counteract this, hypnosis is a simple and effective method that redirects the mind into a powerful learning condition, so that you can fast-track the transformation process and achieve more success on the golf course.

Since the mind can never be disconnected from performance, hypnosis is a mindfitness tool which can be used to improve virtually any component of your game. Below is a list that details how hypnosis can improve and benefit your overall golf game.

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Hypnosis Enhances Effectiveness in the Following Areas: • Visualization tools • Mind rehearsal • Mind fitness exercises • Positive self-talk and suggestions • Goal setting • Advanced achievement Hypnosis Improves Your Ability to Do the Following: • Concentrate on the ball • Turn your focus on and off • Accomplish consistent routines • Play with a present moment awareness • Trust your swing and the shot • Focus forward after negative outcomes • Play with a positive mental attitude • Relax on the golf course • Play with confidence from tee to green • Score on the course Shana Rosenthal, Certified Consulting Hypnotist, qualified as a Clinical and Medical Hypnotherapist and Psychotherapist in the UK following her psychology degree at The Middlesex University in London. She uses her training, experience and knowledge as a Certified Consulting Hypnotist within the Code of Ethics of the National Guild of Hypnotists in Florida.

She is also certified in Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) and Emotional Freedom Technique (Meridian Tapping). She specializes in helping clients make profound improvements in their lives by overcoming emotional issues, blocks, fears and habits. For more information on her upcoming group classes, programs, seminars, individual sessions and speaking engagements, call 941-373-3955 or visit FourPillarsFlorida.com. natural awakenings

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Acupuncture for Chronic Pain:

New Studies Support Acupuncture Treatment

by Josh Zimmer, AP

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ack in 2012, researchers closed an ambitious analysis of 18,000 chronic pain sufferers. What were they exploring?

These researches wanted to find out whether all 29 studies would show that acupuncture had successfully treated those 18,000 chronic pain sufferers.

The answer was an emphatic “yes,” according to the Archives of Internal Medicine. On average, this ancient healing art generated 50% pain reductions. “Acupuncture … is therefore a reasonable referral option,” the authors wrote.

Positive results like these have excited hard-working acupuncturists who spend at least half of their time treating a wide range of pain issues, and are always eager to spread the word about their natural modality. Acupuncture treats pain by breaking up blockages in nerves, muscles and body fluids that lead to discomfort and malfunction. The mantra “Stagnation Equals Pain” is one of the first articles of faith taught in Chinese Medicine schools, along with the belief that thoughts and emotions also generate illness. Taking the edge off––or even eliminating–– neck, shoulder, knee, back pain and more is the cornerstone of most practices.

Five years later, the study remains instructive, as Americans deal with a daunting scale of chronic pain which afflicts an estimated 100-million people. This problem has helped spawn an opioid (pain killer) abuse crisis that kills 91 Americans every day, according to the Centers for Disease Control. As often happens with pharmaceuticals, highly addictive opioids have been overprescribed for years, health experts point out.

Unfortunately, there’s not much to show for this. “Since 1999, the amount of prescription opioids sold in the U.S.

nearly quadrupled, yet there has not been an overall change in the amount of pain that Americans report,” the CDC says.

“Deaths from prescription opioids—drugs like oxycodone, hydrocodone, and methadone—have more than quadrupled since 1999.”

But there’s a large mountain to climb. Hundreds of thousands of people every year turn to so-called alternative health for relief. Yet the desire to cure pain with a pill–– backed by a lucrative network of insurance, pharmaceutical companies and overprescribing doctors––still rules the day.

Ironically though, the pain-relieving modality often met with unnecessary fear––namely, acupuncture––has been shown to releasing natural opioids (endorphins) within the body.

Natural health practitioners need to keep making a case for the non-addictive, long-term benefits of natural modalities like acupuncture, hoping that it catches fire with the general public and the entities which are supposed to serve them. Here are the basic dynamics at play with Acupuncture and chronic pain: Needle stimulation activates the flow of Qi––energy–– and blood, the basis of all physiology. Any pain area lacks balanced Qi and blood vitality. Imagining the body as an energy system with interconnected channels, acupuncture points act like switches on that electrical grid, sending healing energy to local sites, like an injured knee or shoulder, or other parts of the body, like the head. That’s why points on the feet and hands can treat a painful neck or shoulder. When treating pain, we often combine local and distal points.

The 2012 meta-analysis that highlighted acupuncture’s effectiveness looked at neck and back pain, osteoarthritis, chronic headache and shoulder pain. Acupuncture generates tangible pain-relieving chemical releases in the body. Not only does it stimulate the flow of opioids, at least one 2010 study appearing in the Journal of Pain showed that acupuncture triggers the local release of adenosine, helping to desensitize pain receptors.

Ongoing pain is associated with chronic inflammation.

Recognizing inflammation as a major source of chronic pain is a growing centerpiece of modern medicine. That includes the understanding that less-than-optimal digestive systems activate painful inflammatory responses that can affect the entire body. Traditional Chinese Medicine has always connected diet and inflammation, using the word “dampness” to describe the internal swelling behind a lot of

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joint pain like rheumatoid arthritis or systemic pain, as with fibromyalgia.

In addition, the mind has a role as well. Chinese Medicine places the mind and emotions on equal footing with the physical body. Thoughts and feelings such as sadness, anger and depression are considered disease factors if left unresolved. So, while modern studies disagree on whether depression actually causes chronic pain, depression is a common cofactor, and anxiety is another one.

Stress, including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, is also strongly associated with chronic pain.

Acupuncture is just one commonly used alternative modality. Ancient physicians used numerous techniques that help relieve chronic pain. For example, thanks to the swimmers at the last Summer Olympics, the healing effects of cupping were introduced to the broader public. The suction it creates breaks up adhesions and draws blood to damaged muscle and joints. Guasha, a gentle scraping modality using a round-edged stone, also improves circulation while desensitizing painful peripheral nerves.

In modern times, acupuncturists have also been using electrical stimulation of inserted acupuncture needles to magnify the pain-relieving process. Chinese herbal formulas, taken internally or topically, also help heal chronic pain including the underlying conditions that create it.

Finally, acupuncture and its related modalities are both safe and nonaddictive. So, tell that to Big Pharma.

Dr. Josh Zimmer, AP, DOM, is a Florida-licensed acupuncturist, providing a wide range of holistic services to promote natural healing at Four Pillars, a wellness spa in Lakewood Ranch. His sessions often combine acupuncture with cupping, warming moxibustion, electro-stimulation, Tuina acupressure massage, herbal prescriptions and gentle Gua Sha. He is also nationallycertified in performing B-12 and homeopathic injections for low-energy, pain and inflammation conditions. For more information, call 941-373-3955 or visit FourPillarsFlorida.com.

Mindfulness for Teens

by Cia Ricco and Kimberly Long

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f you are the parent of a teenager, you are facing problems never before faced by previous generations. Attention spans are shorter than ever. ADD is on the rise. Mindless or compulsive eating is giving rise to an obesity epidemic affecting our youth. There is an upsurge of violence on the screen and in our lives, while the advent of the smartphone has taken over the social lives of our youth. Addictions are rampant, and technology has become an addiction in itself.

The level of available stimuli is so high that youth crave increased amounts in order to feel “alive.” The consequent pleasureseeking behaviors are often self-destructive.

The rebellion of non-compliance hurts the teens themselves who are rejecting interests, activities and relationships which could support self-esteem and empathy.

Connection has now taken on a new meaning. Empathetic connection with self, others and nature is increasingly scarce. It’s a small wonder that mindfulness is growing so rapidly in popularity among parents and educators seeking a solution.

Mindfulness is the gentle practice of focusing attention on thoughts, feelings and the environment in the present moment. This is a simple awareness of “What Is,” an awareness of self, presence and connectedness. In order to become present and aware, the rapid-fire thoughts and compulsions of daily existence must slowdown. There is space for true thought, feeling, connection and creativity.

The principle of mindfulness is ancient with its roots in Buddhist meditation, particularly Vipassana or “insight into the true nature of reality” which became known in the west as “Insight Meditation” in the early ‘70s when mindfulness took hold.

The term “mindfulness” took a giant leap forward in 1979 when, under the auspices of Doctor Jon Kabat-Zinn, it was introduced into a medical setting with demonstrable results. He developed the now well-known Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program which, along with other mindfulness programs, gradually found its way into many settings including prisons, the military, and numerous schools and universities throughout the country.

According to a UC-Davis report, mindfulness training triples students’ ability to focus and participate in class activities. While a sitting meditation practice can be of real value, that is understandably challenging for teens. One of the advantages of mindfulness is the ability to practice it, even in the midst of activities such as eating, walking, connecting with nature and even through communication.

The benefits of mindfulness for teens range from reduction in stress, anxiety, depression and addictions, better impulse and anger control, increased selfesteem and leadership skills. Research has shown that mindfulness can rewire the brain’s reactions to external stimuli—boosting the areas of the brain responsible for concentration, learning and memory, rational thinking, empathy and compassion.

Contact your school, a mindfulness counselor, the Sarasota Mindfulness Institute or the authors of this article to find out how you can help your son or daughter develop sound life habits at a time when they can make a real difference.

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“Ouch” No More The Natural, Advanced, Total (NAT)

the injured ankle and its surrounding tissue, the other components need to function optimally. The NAT approach includes utilization of multiple modalities at the same time, depending on the individual situation and cause of the pain.

The various therapy types include the following:

by Rene Ng, AP, L.Ac.

Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine In order for the body to direct healing blood to the injured area, the organ functions need to work properly. Chinese Medicine, herbs and acupuncture are used to determine the current health state of the body, identify areas of imbalance, and administer treatments that would help the body to optimize circulation, attain homeostasis, and assist with healing the soft tissues, ligaments and muscles. In addition, these modalities also strengthen the organ systems to enhance bone density, promote bone and soft tissue health, alleviate swelling and bruising, eliminate pain and enhance the healing process. They are also used to address side-effects that might be caused by simultaneously used allied therapies such as chiropractic.

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n my clinic, I can honestly say that at least 75%, if not more, of the patients I see on a daily basis present with some form of back pain. This is usually of a chronic nature that persists throughout the day and has been recurring for a long time.

Many of these patients simply shrug their shoulders and claim, “I’m just getting old,” assuming feel they can do nothing about this issue. Some try cortisone, epidural or other forms of analgesic injections to ease the pain. Some opt for surgery, and some seek out chiropractic care. Still others grasp at almost anything to reduce the pain or discomfort. Then, there are those people who are resigned to just living with the pain.

This is true for all kinds of back pain––whether from trauma, injury, aging-related degeneration or a specific illness. However, before you simply disregard the issue, let’s consider another powerful option which I call “the Natural, Advanced and Total (NAT)” approach to managing back pain.

The NAT Approach to Healing Back Pain The human body can basically be broken up into three different components: The Skeletal System The bones make up this system and form the basic foundational structure of our bodies. The bones provide protection for the organs, to house marrow which is our main source of blood formation, and to store minerals such as calcium.

The Muscle and Soft Tissue System This system covers the bones and surrounds the joints to help enable movement in the body.

The Organ Systems The organs are responsible for all the various functions within our bodies. They are essential for the human body to operate and remain alive.

These three components constantly interface and work alongside one another. What affects one component will also effect the others––either immediately or over time. For example, if you fractured your right ankle, this issue would also begin to affect the muscles, tendons, ligaments, and other soft tissues surrounding it.

In order for the ankle and its surrounding, supporting soft tissues and ligaments to heal, a healthy circulatory system is required to bring rich, healing blood to the area.

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Chiropractic In a significant percentage of back pain situations, the spinal column is misaligned. This can occur for a number of reasons, ranging from a traumatic incident to disk degeneration, along with other causes. This misalignment impedes the smooth flow of Qi (the body’s essential life energy) and blood along the spinal column––both to the brain and other parts of the body.

In cases of disk degeneration, scoliosis, stenosis and similar issues, the muscular structure around the impaired area also becomes affected, causing tenderness, strains, tightness, spasms and pain. In numerous cases, the realignment and straightening of the spinal column goes a long way toward remedying this. Also, in dermatomes, pain and tenderness that exist on certain parts of the body are oftentimes “referred pain,” directly attributed to issues in the spinal column that correlate to the pain’s location.

Chiropractic therapy can also address those issues.

Physical Rehabilitation and Therapy Depending on how long a pain condition has persisted, the individual might think an issue still exists, even if that area has healed. In these cases, some form of physical therapy is needed to re-condition the weakened muscle and re-program the memory to understand that affected muscles no longer need to underperform as a means of “protecting” the injured area. Slow, repetitive motions are generally more effective in reconditioning the injured muscles versus the heavyweight, hard-impact exercises which are better for body building.

Massage Therapy Specialized massage therapy such as Chinese DitDa and TuiNa can help the tendons, muscles and ligaments to heal faster through direct manipulation of the injured area. Herbs are also topically applied to the injured area to help with tissue healing, elimination of bruises and swelling, pain management and infection elimination.

In addition, deep tissue circulatory massage applied directly to the injured or pained area is important for directing blood to that area to facilitate healing. Cranial sacral

lymphatic drainage massage is also suggested because the lymph nodes near the injured area can be energetically clogged. If this is not released, then healing can slow down or even become non-existent. Lymphatic drainage massage can help to clear the congestion in these nodes.

Nutrition The right types of food and beverages help to expedite the healing process. When you visit a holistic healthcare practitioner like an Acupuncturist or a Chiropractor, you will likely be advised on the types of foods that will be most beneficial, based on your individual constitution and health condition. However, if you are not offered this option, then take the initiative and perform research on your own, as nutrition will play a significant role in whether your pain heals, persists or even worsens over time.

Injections Due to technological advancements in medicine, an option is available for the individual to temporarily and quickly ease the pain. This is achieved through injections.

Traditional injections such as cortisone and epidural shots help to temporarily alleviate symptoms, using industry-standard pain-relief injections.

Alternatively, AcuPoint Injections, in which homeopathic herbs such as Traumeel, can be injected into acupuncture points to help alleviate the pain quickly without the side-effects of medical drugs. Both these types of injections provide an option to help ease the suffering from the pain, while the other means described area target the pain’s root cause to address it with more permanent solutions.

In summary, a comprehensive, integrative treatment plan that combines multiple types of therapies to simultaneously address all three components of the body will effectively reduce or even eliminate the pain–– especially in the neck, back and hips. If you have not considered the NAT option, I highly recommend you investigate it. This method could make a tremendous impact on the quality of your life.

Rene Ng, AP, L.Ac., is a board-certified, licensed Acupuncture Physician and Chinese Herbalist in Sarasota. He is also a four-time winner of Sarasota’s “Favorite Acupuncture Physician” award. For more information, call 941-773-5156, email RNG@ChineseMedicalSolutions.com or visit ChineseMedicalSoultuions.com.

Using the Power of Relaxation Response to Reduce Stress

by Agusta Perkins, LMT at Four Pillars

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any people think of receiving a massage when they are in severe pain or as an occasional indulgence. But did you know that massage can make you happier? Did you know that regular massage can significantly reduce stress, anxiety and depression?

It has been estimated that 75–90 percent of all visits to primary care physicians are for stress-related problems. When you exist in a state of stress, your body enters a “fight or flight” mode which releases cortisol and activates the sympathetic nervous system.

This causes your heart rate, breath and blood pressure to increase. It also causes your digestive system to slow and the muscles to become tense. While stress is a necessary function for our bodies, in today’s busy world, we are living in a constant state of “fight or flight” that wreaks havoc on our bodies and minds. Increased cortisol suppresses the immune system, prevents deep and restful sleep, reduces bone and collagen formation, and counteracts insulin, increasing abdominal fat storage.

Massage can help to return the body to a “rest and digest” mode by activating the parasympathetic nervous system and allowing the body to recover from the stress of “fight or flight” mode. Physiologically, the muscles relax, heart rate slows and digestion resumes. Neurologically, the cortisol levels decrease, serotonin (calming hormone) and dopamine (happy hormone) levels increase, and endorphin levels increase which can promote healing, reduce swelling and speed recovery.

Massage has been used for thousands of years by tribes and cultures the world over. This is because it really does promote health and well-being. Not only do people feel better after a massage, but this modality can accelerate the recovery from a number of illnesses. Only in recent years has science been able to understand some of the reasons why massage is beneficial to recipients. But the stimulation of natural chemicals in our bodies to support an overall sense of physical and mental well-being provides a strong case to consider regular massage as part of your body, mind and spirit maintenance program.

Agusta Perkins is a graduate of Sarasota School of Massage Therapy with over 800 hours of superior training. She is also a member of the Florida State Massage Therapy Association and the American Massage Therapy Association. She provides relaxation and therapeutic massage, incorporating her knowledge of Neuromuscular, Myofascial, Swedish, stretching and deep tissue techniques. She also incorporates heat in her sessions, using Synergy Stones, river rocks and warm moist towels. She is also certified in Sacred Lomi, a traditional Hawaiian “temple style” massage that incorporates long and flowing strokes which invite the recipient to completely relax, and receive. Perkins provides her massage treatments at Four Pillars, a wellness spa in Lakewood Ranch. For more information, visit FourPillarsFlorida.com. natural awakenings

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MONDAY, JUNE 5

Yoga – 9am. With Pauline Dimitry, Awakening for the Heart-Body-Mind. All Ages and Experiences Welcome. Accepting New Students. $10. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-822-0263, CosmicCenterOSL@gmail. com, CCOSL.com.

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

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

Intuitive Healing Sessions – 11am–6pm. With Adam “Way” Wawrzyniak, an intuitive healer, Reiki master, minister of Universal Ministries with a healing modality strongly connected to his heart. Energy touch in contact with your internal multi-dimensional structure which directly affects your physical body, emotions, mind balance, connection with your inner child, heart opening, connection with your higher self and adjustment to new multi-dimensional collective consciousness. In his work, Adam uses knowledge of sacred geometry and multi-dimensional holographic consciousness. For an Appointment call the Cosmic Center or call Adam at 941-929-5148. $80.

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

First Beginning Mediumship Course with Reverend Mary Linn Clarke - 6:30-8:30pm. This is a 6 week course that meets every Thursday from June 1st through July 6th. The cost of the six-week course is $75. Pre-registration is required. For information call Rev. Mary Linn Clarke at 941479-7234. Credit card payments can be taken by calling the Cosmic Center. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-371-9333, CosmicCenterOSL@gmail.com, CCOSL.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 3 Sleeping Turtles Walk – 8am. We will enjoy a leisurely walk with option to do one or both sides of Border Road. Wear sturdy shoes, carry water, insect repellent, camera and snack. Donation $5.

Reservation required, call Sally 941-484-4113.

Psychic Saturday- 10:30am-1pm. Readings, Healings and Bazaar (Pet Healings too!). There will be tables filled with arts, crafts, gifts and more for you to purchase. Gift certificates available. 15 minute readings/$20. Vibrational Healing, Love Donation. 941953-6620, SarasotaCenterOfLight.com.

David Young in Concert – 7pm. Twice Grammy Nominated musician plays two renaissance flutes at one time in harmony. Meditative and powerfully inspirational. $25 in advance/$30 at door. Nobody turned away. Sarasota Center of Light Sanctuary, 852 S Tuttle Ave., Sarasota, 941-953-6620, DavidYoungMusic.com, SarasotaCenterOfLight.com.

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TUESDAY, JUNE 6 Experience John of God, Crystal Light Bed Sessions – 9am-6pm. With Michele Denise. She is authorized by John of God, and offers crystal light bed sessions and tours to visit John of God in Brazil.

She has been traveling there for over 10 years and was told by him on her first tour to bring a crystal light bed back to the U.S. to help others. The crystal light bed aligns the chakras leaving the person emotionally, physically, and spiritually balanced.

Available blessed John of God Crystals and Jewelry. $35/half hour, $65/hour. For appt. call 828-4231482 or email Michele@CrystalHealingBed.com.

WICCA 101 with Reverend Sandy Rotino – 6:308:30pm. This class meets on Tuesday June 6, 20, 27 and July 4, 18, 25. This course is an introduction to the nature based belief system called Wicca. It is also known as Witchcraft and is a part of Paganism.

Pre-registration is required, class size is limited.

Register by calling Sandy at 941-979-2465 or call the Cosmic Center. $120. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-371-9333, CosmicCenterOSL@gmail.com, CCOSL.com.

Ongoing Advanced Hands on Meditation CircleReverend Mary Linn Clarke - 6:30- 8:30pm.

Must have knowledge of guides, teachers, and trance. Prerequisite: beginning Mediumship class.

This class develops all phases of phenomenon and gifts. Meets every other Tuesday beginning June 6th. $10 Donation. For more information call 941479-7234. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, CosmicCenterOSL@gmail.com, CCOSL.com.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7 Experience John of God, Crystal Light Bed Sessions – 9am-6pm. With Michele Denise. She is authorized by John of God, and offers crystal light bed sessions and tours to visit John of God in Brazil.

She has been traveling there for over 10 years and was told by him on her first tour to bring a crystal light bed back to the U.S. to help others. The crystal light bed aligns the chakras leaving the person emotionally, physically, and spiritually balanced.

Available blessed John of God Crystals and Jewelry. $35/half hour, $65/hour. For appt. call 828-4231482 or email Michele@CrystalHealingBed.com.

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Keys of Enoch – 7-9pm. with Kim Converse. We will explore how The Keys of Enoch® works directly with the spiritual truths of our past, present and future. Through music, sacred expressions, higher education and prayer, we will develop a deeper understanding of our cosmic birthright and our ability to co-participate with our spiritual counterparts connected with the Divine. $7. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-371-9333, CosmicCenterOSL@ gmail.com, CCOSL.com.

THURSDAY, JUNE 8 Yoga – 9am. With Pauline Dimitry, Awakening for the Heart-Body-Mind. All Ages and Experiences Welcome. Accepting New Students. $10. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-822-0263, CosmicCenterOSL@gmail. com, CCOSL.com.

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

Intuitive Healing Sessions – 11am–6pm. With Adam “Way” Wawrzyniak, an intuitive healer, Reiki master, minister of Universal Ministries with a healing modality strongly connected to his heart. Energy touch in contact with your internal multi-dimensional structure which directly affects your physical body, emotions, mind balance, connection with your inner child, heart opening, connection with your higher self and adjustment to new multi-dimensional collective consciousness. In his work, Adam uses knowledge of sacred geometry and multi-dimensional holographic consciousness. For an Appointment call the Cosmic Center or call Adam at 941929-5148. $80. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-371-9333, CosmicCenterOSL@gmail.com, CCOSL.com.

First Beginning Mediumship Course with Reverend Mary Linn Clarke - 6:30-8:30pm. This is a 6 week course that meets every Thursday from June 1st through July 6th. The cost of the six-week course is $75. Pre-registration is required. For information call Rev. Mary Linn Clarke at 941-479-7234.

Credit card payments can be taken by calling the Cosmic Center. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-371-9333, CosmicCenterOSL@gmail.com, CCOSL.com.

Author Spotlight Series: The ABC’s of Writing and Publishing a Book - 7-9pm. Have you ever dreamed of writing and publishing a book? In this event workshop series, international bestselling author and writing/publishing coach, D.D. Scott will guide you through detailed steps of everything from writing craft, cover design, formatting, promotion, and marketing, your writing style and space, plotting tips, who are your readers, day one page one, and much more. Each class includes fun, entertaining stories from her own journey and expertise. June focus: Branding yourself as an author and branding your book. $10. (D.D.’s book “The ABC’s of Writing and Publishing a Book” will be available for purchase.) Four Pillars, San Marco Plaza, 8209 Nature’s Way, Suite 221, Lakewood Ranch, 941-373-3955, FourPillarsFlorida.com.

Manatee-Sarasota Sierra Group Meeting – 7pm.

Presentation by Dr. Frank Alcock, professor of Political Science at New College. He will review the outcomes of the 2017 Florida legislative session describing their impacts on the environment. Join us for this important meeting and bring a snack to share afterwards. Sarasota Garden Club, 1131 Blvd.

Of the Arts, Contact Gerry 941-366-9596.

FRIDAY, JUNE 9 Beyond This Horizon – 7- 9pm. Join evidential medium Victoria Ackerman and special guests for a gallery style demonstration of mediumship. For some audience members she will share messages from those who have crossed over to the spirit side of life. Victoria’s goal is bring through the highest and best uplifting guidance that the Spirit side of life has to offer. Demonstrating the continuity of life to bring comfort, illumination and healing.

Limited Seating! $29 (or full conference $175).

The Spirit University, 373 Braden Avenue Sarasota, 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 10 Past Life Regression with Allysa Benson - Buried in your unconscious is the memory of all your past lives. Knowing who you were, your accomplishments and failures, talents and skills sheds the Light on who you are today. Hypnosis allows the conscious mind to relax and bring forth the buried information. It is a safe, relaxing process pioneered by psychiatrists. Dr. Brian Weiss author of the ground-breaking book “Many Lives Many Masters” Past Life Regression satisfies both curiosity and reveals hidden information about your soul’s purpose. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-371-9333, CosmicCenterOSL@gmail.com, CCOSL.com.

Life After Life Studies – 10-5pm. Wisdom of nonsense studies explores the question: “Is there life after death?” It is designed for serious inquirers. Students will delve into life after life experiences and stories. A new reality occurs for many students by showing how current thinking skills limit perception of the hereafter. Using nonsense or meaningless words will open up new possibilities. Applying the wisdom of nonsense philosophy, may result in pioneering approaches toward answering unresolved questions. With Dr. Raymond Moody. $89. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Avenue Sarasota, 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.

Sacred Circle for the Earth with Indigenous Grandmothers/ Water Protectors - 10am-6pm.

Wisdom teachings, prayers, songs, stories, and sharings for healing ourselves and planet Earth and connecting as one humanity. With Ojibwe and Maori Grandmothers who are Water Carriers and Water Protectors who went to Standing Rock- do not miss this day together! $110 including special lunch. Rising Tide, 5102 Swift Rd, Sarasota, 941993-9994, RisingTideInternational.org .

Seasons of the Myakka Hike – 8am. Join us for a six to eight mile morning hike as we watch the seasons change in hammock, prairie and swamp.

Group size limited. Reservation required with Bill Lewis 941-355-2156.

SUNDAY, JUNE 11 Florida Suncoast Threshold Choir - 10:30am.

They will bring the inspiration and healing energy of their beautiful a cappella inspirational music to the 10:30am morning service of Sarasota Center of Light. 852 S Tuttle Ave, Sarasota, 941-953-6620, SarasotaCenterOfLight.com.

Karmic Perspectives– 1-2pm. Viewing life’s changes from the perspective of Karma provides comforting assurance that you are on the right track in life. Even the ancients knew: “Your own karma, born of your own nature, will drive you to do even that which you do not wish to do.” Learn to see your transformational experiences from a Karmic perspective as a natural part life’s progression. With Shanna Spalding St. Clair, a spiritual educator for over 30 years. $20. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Ave, Sarasota, 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.

Glimpses of Eternity – 2-3pm. This event will provide understanding and information to those who are curious or have had such experiences.

She will also offer up education and discussion of near-death and related experiences in a supportive setting. Dr. Sue Lanier, facilitator of Sarasota’s IANDS near death study and support group. $20.

The Spirit University, 373 Braden Ave, Sarasota, 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.

The Light After Loss – 3-4pm. Many things can cause us grief, and it’s important to experience these emotions. Learn how you can transform grief into spiritual and emotional growth. Dr. Raymond Moody was the first medical doctor to study the near-death experience, by examining thousands of stories of people who died and returned to life. Exploring this research of consciousness at the moment of death offers hope and inspiration to those people coping with loss of a loved one. $39. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Ave, Sarasota, 941544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.

MONDAY, JUNE 12 Powerful Therapy to Health and Wholeness with Intuitive Biomagnetist – With Ralph Serrano, a registered nurse. His true healing power comes from his ability to communicate with Spirit Guides, in helping his people find their true illness and through the process of Biomagnetic Pair Therapy, a new revolutionary, scientific and therapeutic approach to help people heal. It is free of side effects, compatible with traditional or alternative practices. Other times are available. Call or email Cosmic Center for appointment. $100/new clients,

$75/follow-up. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-371-9333, CosmicCenterOSL@gmail.com, CCOSL.com.

Group Guided Self-Hypnosis - 11:30am-12:30 pm. With Shana Rosenthal, certified consulting hypnotist. Come and relax like you have never felt before; power your intentions deep into your subconscious mind and set yourself up for an amazing week. This group session is offered twice a month at Four Pillars and is enhanced with Aromatherapy. $20. Four Pillars, San Marco Plaza, 8209 Nature’s Way, Suite 221, Lakewood Ranch, 941-373-3955, FourPillarsFlorida.com.

Manatee Conservation - 1:30-3:30pm. Please join us to help build sound environmental policy in Manatee County. Bradenton Central Library, 1301 Barcarrota Blvd. Contact Sandra Ripberger, 941794-3878, SandraRip@yahoo.com.

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

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

TUESDAY, JUNE 13 Have You Had a Spiritual Experience? – 6-7pm.

Come share and/or learn about spiritual experiences such as coincidences, guidance from departed ones or angels, dreams, past lives, soul travel. These topics come from the Spiritual Experiences Guidebook which will be given as a gift to attendees. Free. Gulf Gate Library, Conf. Rm, 7112 Curtiss Ave, Sarasota, 941-358-0325, Meetup.com/EckankarInSarasota.

I Can Change My Life - 6:30-8:30 pm. If you don’t take control of your life, someone else will.

Let’s begin to discover who you are becoming and uncover your true potential to become the person you really want to be. Your mind is like a computer, it has its own software which helps to organize your thinking and behavior. Shana Rosenthal, CCH has worked with hundreds of people with many different problems over many years, she has learned that almost all problems stem from the same cause - NEGATIVE PROGRAMS running in the subconscious mind. During this workshop she will teach you how to get the power back and reprogram your subconscious so that you CAN change your life. $15. Four Pillars, San Marco Plaza, 8209 Nature’s Way, Suite 221, Lakewood Ranch, 941-373-3955, FourPillarsFlorida.com.

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

Evidential Mediumship Practice – 7:30-9pm.

This once a month class is open to all mediums who want to grow in their mediumship ability. We begin with a talk and discussion, then we practice techniques and exercises designed to increase your connection with Spirit and enable you to receive clear evidence and meaningful messages from those in Spirit. So wherever you are on your mediumship journey, come and join us. Be in the energy

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and practice! With Karen Rose Slember. $10. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Ave Sarasota, 941544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.

$15. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Ave, Sarasota, 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman. com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.

THURSDAY, JUNE 15

Guest Reader, Joanne Leo -10:30am– :30pm.

Join us in welcoming back our popular guest reader, Joanne Leo, who has more than 30 years’ experience as a psychic reader and life coach. Combining psychic-channeled numerology and astrology with her tarot card readings, Joanne is able to provide detailed insights about your life based on your birth date and birth name. Her candid “Readings with a Heart” provide a unique and profound guide to all aspects of your life. 15mins/$30, 30mins/$50, 45mins/$70,60mins/$90. Elysian Fields, Midtown Plaza, 1273 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota. 941-361-3006, ElysianFieldsOnline.com.

Yoga – 9am. With Pauline Dimitry, Awakening for the Heart-Body-Mind. All Ages and Experiences Welcome. Accepting New Students. $10. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-822-0263, CosmicCenterOSL@gmail.com, CCOSL.com.

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

Energy touch in contact with your internal multidimensional structure which directly affects your physical body, emotions, mind balance, connection with your inner child, heart opening, connection with your higher self and adjustment to new multi-dimensional collective consciousness. In his work, Adam uses knowledge of sacred geometry and multi-dimensional holographic consciousness.

For an Appointment call the Cosmic Center or call Adam at 941-929-5148. $80. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg.

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

Beginning Mediumship Course with Reverend Mary Linn Clarke - 6:30-8:30pm. -This is a 6 week course that meets every Thursday from June 1st through July 6th. The cost of the six-week course is $75. Pre-registration is required. For information call Rev. Mary Linn Clarke at 941479-7234. Credit card payments can be taken by calling the Cosmic Center. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-371-9333, CosmicCenterOSL@gmail.com, CCOSL.com.

Shine from Within (Teen/Tween Self Image Special Summer Event) - 7-9 pm. This Four Pillars selfdevelopment signature workshop is designed specifically to help teen girls (12-17 years old) realize and develop their own unique confidence, self-love and purpose. We give them tools to nourish their mind, body and spirit from the inside. We’ll talk about selflove, respect and explore some natural products with essential oils. Led by Life Coach and Founder of Four Pillars Cheri Christiansen. Proud Product Partner is SarasotaSugar, founded by Bryce Bennett, Age 12. You will learn how to: Assess and understand a personalized self-care discovery tool, find purpose and honor your passion to help you be YOU, hear Bryce’s story and create a “SarasotaSugar” Scrub.

Spend a few hours this summer seeing a positive you! Bring a friend and call Four Pillars to Reserve Your Spot. $20. Four Pillars, San Marco Plaza, 8209 Nature’s Way, Suite 221, Lakewood Ranch, 941373-3955, FourPillarsFlorida.com.

THETA Healing Group Meditation Circle – 7:309pm. Interested in learning how to enter the quantum field of light and connect deeply with the divine? Then join this monthly circle! Through guided meditation and exercises, we help you enhance your connection with your own divine source, higher self and guardian angels. Everyone will learn how to develop their theta brain wave state and thereby enter the quantum field of light where everything is possible, in a safe and caring environment. With Indira.

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Siddha Yoga Meditation Program–“Let Your Heart Sing” - 7pm. Orientation for Newcomers 6:30pm. Programs every Friday 7pm. Free. Siddha Yoga Meditation Center in Sarasota, 941-9265435, SiddhaYoga.org.

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

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

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

SATURDAY, JUNE 17 Tarot and The Astrological Layout – 10am-5pm.

Mastering the Tarot and the Astrological Layout is a dynamic method using the tarot cards, astrology and numerology in an innovative approach toward interpretation and integration of meanings. This method allows you to separate the issues with clarity in a way that the Celtic cross and other layouts don’t.

Prior knowledge of astrology is unnecessary but an understanding of the card meanings is essential.

With J Lawrence Maerz. $55. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Ave Sarasota, 941-544-5874, Light@ VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.

Learn Energetic Healing With REIKI 1 – 10am2pm. In this fun and powerful one-day class you will learn Reiki healing along with other advanced techniques. Anyone with a compassionate heart and a commitment to learn can become a practitioner of energy healing. Class size is limited, so pre-registration required. Awaken Your Ability to Heal Yourself and Others! Enable yourself to fully claim the healing power with this one-day seminar. Upon completion, you will receive a Reiki 1 Certificate. With Barbara Harrison. $118 plus $18 manual. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Ave, Sarasota, 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.

Using Essential Oils for Emotional/Chakra Balance with Pam Litz - 11am-12noon. Learn to use essential oils as valuable tools to uplift and support your health and wellness, thereby benefiting your physical and emotional lives. $5. Unity of

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Painted Raven in Concert – 7:30pm. A contemporary Native American and World Music duo led by Annette Abbondanza, in collaboration with Holly Harris. Love offering. Sarasota Center of Light Sanctuary, 852 S Tuttle Ave, Sarasota, 941953-6620, SarasotaCenterOfLight.com, PaintedRaven.com

SUNDAY, JUNE 18 Community HU Chant – 10-11am. Come experience for yourself, with others, how your days can be enhanced by chanting the word ‘HU’ for 20 minutes from your heart to God. You can also do this on your own at any time. It is for everyone of any background or religious beliefs. You are welcome to stay for light refreshments that follow and meet others who love to sing HU. Free. La Quinta Inn, Rm A, 5931 Commercial Way (W of I-75), Sarasota, 941-358-0325, Meetup.com/EckankarInSarasota.

Mark Pitstick: Pre-Birth Planning-Did My Soul REALLY Plan All This? - 12-1:30pm. With your angels, guides and the Light, revisit your pre-birth planning to gain more peace, clarity, and empowerment about how to best live in your here and now. $20 including CD. Unity of Sarasota 941955-3301, UnityOfSarasota.org.

“Learn to play the Native American Flute” Workshop – 1:30-3pm. Painted Raven, Native American and World Music duo will teach you how to play the Native American Flute. $20.

Sarasota Center of Light, 852 S Tuttle Ave., Sarasota, 941-953-6620, SarasotaCenterOf,Light.com, Painted-Raven.com.

Hand Drumming (djembe) Group Workshop – 3-4pm. Painted Raven, Native American and World Music duo will teach hand drumming. $15.

Sarasota Center of Light, 852 S Tuttle Ave., Sarasota, 941-953-6620, SarasotaCenterOf,Light.com, Painted-Raven.com.

MONDAY, JUNE 19 Channeled Anchoring Light Meditation - 7:45pm.

Serving the Ascension of our planet with the Ascended Realms as Anchors of Light. with Rev. Sharon-Elizabeth James July 16, since 2007. Love Offering. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-371-9333, CosmicCenterOSL@gmail.com, CCOSL.com.

TUESDAY, JUNE 20 Sarasota Conservation Committee – 1-3pm.

Please join us to help build sound environmental policy in Sarasota County. The Selby Library’s conference room, 1331 1st Street. Contact Larry Grossman, 941-225-5741, Paclkg@hotmail.com.

WICCA 101 with Reverend Sandy Rotino – 6:308:30pm. This class meets on Tuesday June 6, 20, 27 and July 4, 18, 25. This course is an introduction to the nature based belief system called Wicca. It is also known as Witchcraft and is a part of Paganism.

Pre-registration is required, class size is limited.

Register by calling Sandy at 941-979-2465 or call the Cosmic Center. $120. Cosmic Center of Spiri-

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

ows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-822-0263, CosmicCenterOSL@gmail.com, CCOSL.com.

Ongoing Advanced Hands on Meditation CircleReverend Mary Linn Clarke - 6:30- 8:30pm.

Must have knowledge of guides, teachers, and trance. Prerequisite: beginning Mediumship class.

This class develops all phases of phenomenon and gifts. Meets every other Tuesday beginning June 6th. $10 Donation. For more information call 941479-7234. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, CosmicCenterOSL@gmail.com, CCOSL.com.

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

Mark Pitstick: Holistic Breathing - 7-9pm. Feel deep, diaphragmatic breathing with music/coaching. Heal old wounds, release emotional/physical toxins. Remember you’re an integral part of Source Energy right now and live accordingly. $20 including CD. Unity of Sarasota, 941-955330,1 UnityOfSarasota.org.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21 Keys of Enoch – 7-9pm. with Kim Converse. We will explore how The Keys of Enoch® works directly with the spiritual truths of our past, present and future. Through music, sacred expressions, higher education and prayer, we will develop a deeper understanding of our cosmic birthright and our ability to co-participate with our spiritual counterparts connected with the Divine. $7. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-371-9333, CosmicCenterOSL@gmail.com, CCOSL.com.

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

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

THURSDAY, JUNE 22 Yoga – 9am. With Pauline Dimitry, Awakening for the Heart-Body-Mind. All Ages and Experiences Welcome. Accepting New Students. $10. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mead-

Intuitive Healing Sessions – 11am–6pm. With Adam “Way” Wawrzyniak, an intuitive healer, Reiki master, minister of Universal Ministries with a healing modality strongly connected to his heart. Energy touch in contact with your internal multi-dimensional structure which directly affects your physical body, emotions, mind balance, connection with your inner child, heart opening, connection with your higher self and adjustment to new multi-dimensional collective consciousness. In his work, Adam uses knowledge of sacred geometry and multi-dimensional holographic consciousness. For an Appointment call the Cosmic Center or call Adam at 941-929-5148. $80. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-371-9333, CosmicCenterOSL@gmail.com, CCOSL.com.

Beginning Mediumship Course with Reverend Mary Linn Clarke - 6:30-8:30pm. This is a 6 week course that meets every Thursday from June 1st through July 6th. The cost of the six-week course is $75. Pre-registration is required. For information call Rev. Mary Linn Clarke at 941-479-7234. Credit card payments can be taken by calling the Cosmic Center. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-371-9333, CosmicCenterOSL@gmail.com, CCOSL.com.

Shamanic Astrology Class with Suzanne - 7– 9pm.

This introductory-level interactive workshop is designed to give you fresh insights into your soul’s deepest desires and your life purpose by looking at own chart from the perspective of “shamanic astrology.” Our discussion will include what shamans are (and are not), how the human energy field and chakras work, how to use pendulums to evaluate energy, and what your individual chart says about your destiny. Please bring a copy of your chart if you have it. Email chart queries to StarsandStones11@gmail. com. $25, pre-registration is required. Elysian Fields, Midtown Plaza, 1273 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota. 941361-3006, ElysianFieldsOnline.com.

Tarot Practice Circle – 7-8:30 pm. Tarot cards are a collection of symbols or archetypes that are meant to represent human experience. Some say they view them as a map of spirit, heart and soul. You lay them out so you can get a bird’s-eye view. This is a class for those who are interested in acquiring a deeper connection with spirit and their soul. Please bring your own Tarot Cards if you have them. With Jason Newcomb. $10. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Ave, Sarasota, 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES JOIN SELF-EMPLOYED PRACTITIONERS. Perfect for bodyworker, mental health, life coach, esthetician, or complementary practitioners. Near Fruitville & Tuttle, Sarasota. No lease required. HealthNaturally.net. Call or text Sherry 941-928-1134.

CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS NCBTMB AND FLORIDA CE COURSES AND RETREATS offered in Sarasota or 36 beautiful acres in the mountains of Tennessee. CaringTouchTherapy.org.

AIKIDO CLASSES Dynamic Zen Center 2902 Hyde Park St. Sarasota, (Tuesdays & Thursdays (67:30pm), DynamicZen.com.

HELP WANTED HEALTHY LIVING MAGAZINE LOOKING FOR SALESPERSON- Natural Awakenings of Sarasota is looking for an individual to join our team! Part time, commission only, sales position available for someone with sales experience, print sales preferred. Flexible hours, great for stay at home mom. Computer experience required, some local travel. Please email resume to: Publisher@Nasrq. com or call 941 564-0885 for more information.

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

MASSAGE THERAPY DRAPING OPTIONAL Cash 60min/$80, 90min/$110, 120min/$140. Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil. TEXT 941-284-7211. ALL WELCOME. MA76138. Private Osprey Asian Male

SERVICES HOUSECLEANING. Enjoy your free time and let us do what we do best: Housecleaning to your healthy satisfaction. Call Paula for a free estimate 941-320-4052.

Fairy Faire – 10am-4pm. Celebrating the wonders of the natural world, and all the beings that inhabit it. For all ages. Our Psychic Readers will use their intuitive abilities to assist you in making in answers for personal growth. If you’ve never had a reading, now is the time to try! Only $20. We will also offer HEALINGS with certified Reiki healers. For Elfin, Wood Sprites & Faerie Folk, and All Humans who still Believe in Magic. $3 (Kids are free). The Spirit University, 373 Braden Ave, Sarasota, 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.

Intuitive Arts Fair - 10:30am–5:30pm. Elysian Fields has been offering this long-standing Intuitive Arts Fair for over 2 decades! Come try one of our SATURDAY, JUNE 24 professional and seasoned readers for an intuitive Carlton Reserve Walk – 8am. Churchill tract 3 mi reading, featuring: Laura, Skye, Stephanie, and SuRT. Wear sturdy shoes, carry water, sun screen, insect zanne. No appointments made by phone. First come, repellent, snack. Reservation required. Call Sally first served. 30mins/$35. Elysian Fields, Midtown Plaza, 1273 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota. 941-361-3006, 941-484-4113.

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

SUNDAY, JUNE 25 ECK Light and Sound Service – 10-11am. Divine Love, the Golden Thread of Life. Love is the golden thread that connects all life with the divine Creator. La Quinta Inn, 5931 Commercial Way (W of I-75), Rm A, Sarasota, 941-358-0325, Meetup. com/EckankarInSarasota.

MONDAY, JUNE 26 Group Guided Self-Hypnosis - 11:30am-12:30 pm. With Shana Rosenthal, Certified Consulting Hypnotist. Come and relax like you have never felt before; power your intentions deep into your subconscious mind and set yourself up for an amazing week. This group session is offered twice a month at Four Pillars and is enhanced with Aromatherapy. $20. Four Pillars, San Marco Plaza, 8209 Nature’s Way, Suite 221, Lakewood Ranch, 941-373-3955, FourPillarsFlorida.com.

Spiritualiti-TEA (Social) - 7-9 pm. Social connections are the key to longevity and happiness!In this modern world of tech and social media, it’s important to connect on a true personal level. Join us for a cup of tea, coffee and casual discussions of what you’re experiencing on your lifejourney. Meet likeminded people to talk, “listen”, and connect. Cost is a cup of coffee or tea. Four Pillars, San Marco Plaza, 8209 Nature’s Way, Suite 221, Lakewood Ranch, 941-373-3955, FourPillarsFlorida.com.

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

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

TUESDAY, JUNE 27 WICCA 101 with Reverend Sandy Rotino – 6:308:30pm. This class meets on Tuesday June 6, 20, 27 and July 4, 18, 25. This course is an introduction to the nature based belief system called Wicca. It is also known as Witchcraft and is a part of Paganism. Preregistration is required, class size is limited. Register

by calling Sandy at 941-979-2465 or call the Cosmic Center. $120. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-371-9333, CosmicCenterOSL@gmail.com, CCOSL.com.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28 Essential Oils & Hormones - 7-9 pm. A woman’s body is profoundly affected by her hormones cycle, especially the fluctuation of estrogen. Besides the formation of sexual characteristics, estrogen affects mental health, bone growth, the cardiovascular system including cholesterol levels, skin health, protein synthesis and fluid balance. Learn how and which essential oils can help you balance your hormones.

Laurel James is a National Interior Designer and author of Interiorology. In addition, she is an Essential Oil Wellness Guide and a Kundalini Yoga Instructor (as taught by Yogi Bhajan). Laurel is dedicated to guiding people toward wellness and conscious living. Donations accepted. Four Pillars, San Marco Plaza, 8209 Nature’s Way, Suite 221, Lakewood Ranch, 941-373-3955, FourPillarsFlorida.com.

THURSDAY, JUNE 29 Yoga – 9am. With Pauline Dimitry, Awakening for the Heart-Body-Mind. All Ages and Experiences Welcome. Accepting New Students. $10. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-822-0263, CosmicCenterOSL@gmail. com, CCOSL.com.

Intuitive Healing Sessions – 11am–6pm. With Adam “Way” Wawrzyniak, an intuitive healer, Reiki master, minister of Universal Ministries with a healing modality strongly connected to his heart. Energy touch in contact with your internal multi-dimensional structure which directly affects your physical body, emotions, mind balance, connection with your inner child, heart opening, connection with your higher self and adjustment to new multi-dimensional collective consciousness. In his work, Adam uses knowledge of sacred geometry and multi-dimensional holographic consciousness. For an Appointment call the Cosmic Center or call Adam at 941929-5148. $80. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-371-9333, CosmicCenterOSL@gmail.com, CCOSL.com.

Beginning Mediumship Course with Reverend Mary Linn Clarke - 6:30-8:30pm. This is a 6 week course that meets every Thursday from June 1st through July 6th. The cost of the six-week course is $75. Pre-registration is required. For information call Rev. Mary Linn Clarke at 941479-7234. Credit card payments can be taken by calling the Cosmic Center. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-371-9333, CosmicCenterOSL@gmail.com, CCOSL.com.

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

Awakening Class with David Hawkins - 9-10am.

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

One from the Heart Healing Sessions – 9:3010:15am. Center of Spiritual Awareness healing practitioners offer 15-min sessions to bring a state of wholeness to body, mind, and spirit. Free. Fruitville Rd (Knights of Columbus Bldg), 941-926-7828.

Sunday Services Cosmic Center – 10am Handson Spiritual Healing. 10:30am Open Arms Metaphysical Spiritualist Service: Inspirational lectures and messages from your loved ones and friends on “The Other Side”. Reverends Thomas & Mary Linn Clarke. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdw, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941371-9333. ccosl.com.

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

Unity of Sarasota-10:30am. 3023 Proctor. Rev Elizabeth Thompson shows the expressions of God we are. Music: Rob Satori. 3023 Proctor Rd., Sarasota 941-350-3301, UnityOfSarasota.org Sarasota Center of Light Sunday Morning Celebration Service - 10:30am. We celebrate life in a morning church service that features Vibrational Healing followed by singing, music, a guided meditation, a greeting of the community and an inspirational talk by our Pastor, Rev. Jim Toole. Feel the energy of the Sanctuary and this Community. 852 S Tuttle Ave. 941-953-6620, SarasotaCenterOfLight.com.

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

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

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

Universal New Thought Service – 11:30am2:30pm. An interfaith service focused on opening to the joyous Divine connection within. A fun, spiritual, educational and uplifting service, with songs

and chants honoring the Oneness behind all peoples. Love offering. Rising Tide, 5102 Swift Rd, Sarasota. Rev Zan Benham, 941-922-7839. Zan@ Woman-Spirit.com. Woman-Spirit.com.

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

Open Heart Divine Healing Service – 12:15pm.

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

941-371-9333. ccosl.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Alternative Health – 10-11am. Alt Mondays. With Eve Prang Plews, LNC, IFMCP. WMNF 88SFM. Call-in line 813-239-9663, wmnf.org.

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

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

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

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

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

941-228-9724. HeartAndSoleOrganics.com.

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

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

and mantra, and by various forms of service to others. Develop and strengthen your understanding of the different elements of spirituality and psychic development through discussion, exercises, and interaction with others. With Melissa Schnirring. $15. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Ave, Sarasota, 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman. com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.

Psychic Practice Circle – 7-8:30 pm. 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! Facilitated by Dawn Freeman. $5. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Ave, Sarasota, 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.

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

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

Chakra Clearing & Alignment – Spiritual guidance from Rev Duffy Rutledge using the Crystal Zen Tai Chi+ With Angi – 5:30pm. Fusion class Bed from John of God. $25. Call for appointment. of Tai Chi and QiGong is a moving meditation. 941-926-7828.

First class is only $5! Wild Ginger Apothecary in Gulf Gate, 6553 Superior Avenue, 941-312-5630, Florida Esthetics Buy One Get One 1/2 Off – By wildgingerapothecary.com. appointment only, purchase one / second 1/2 off.

Sarasota & Bradenton locations. Call for appointFeldenkrais with Bonnie K – 5:45pm. Ongoing ment, 941-216-5772. FloridaEsthetics.com.

Awareness Through Movement lessons. Improve posture, body/mind connection, self-reliance. $15. Yoga Classes – Mon, Tues, Wed. A variety of styles.

Ionie’s, 1241 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota. 941-360- Ionie Body Mind Retreat/Raw Food Café, 1241 Fruit2248. FeldenkraisInSarasota.com. ville Rd, Sarasota. Info 941-955-4599, Ionie.com.

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

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

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

Psychic Development Class – 7-8:30pm. Psychic and intuitive abilities, like the ability to give spiritual healing, should not be regarded as the gift of the few. These abilities are latent within us all. Intuition and psychic development can occur through spiritual practices, such as yoga breathing

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

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

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

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

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

Zen Tai Chi+ With Angi – 10:15-11:15am. Fusion class of Tai Chi and QiGong is a moving meditation. First class is only $5! Wild Ginger Apothecary in Gulf Gate, 6553 Superior Avenue, 941312-5630, wildgingerapothecary.com.

Kidding Around Yoga/Parenting Class – 10:30am-noon. Kids learn yoga with a certified instructor while parents interact. Love offering.

Unity of Sarasota, 3203 Proctor Rd. Info, 941-3503301, UnityOfSarasota.org.

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

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

Belly Dancing With Adina – 7pm. All fitness levels welcome for this fun class! First class is only $5!

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

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

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

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

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Building, 1532 Forrest Nelson Blvd, Port Charlotte. Info, 941423-2713, AllainHale@hotmail.com.

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

wednesday Alchemy Qigong Ground Practice- 9:30am.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Feldenkrais with Bonnie K – 10:45am. Awareness Through Movement classes improve posture, balance, and body awareness. Lessons (in chairs/ on floor) are designed to quiet non-working habitual patterns, invite you into a process for learning and offer experiences for more efficient movement. $15. Ionie’s, 1241 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota.

941-360-2248. FeldenkraisInSarasota.com.

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

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

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

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

Intro to Hoop Dance Class – 6-7pm. Learn the basics of the art of Hoop Dance in this 4-week series that begins each month. Have fun, dance, meet new friends and burn calories. $40/month series.

Prana Yoga Studio, 3840 S Osprey Ave, Sarasota.

Bonnie Brown 941-404-8114. OutwardSpiral.net.

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

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

Wednesday Candlelight Healing Service - 7pm.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Alchemy Tai Chi & Qigong - 9:30am. Gentle movements for mind-body health and healing. Arlington Park, Sarasota. Contact for meeting details, 941-525-3752, aware122@gmail.com, 360DegreeWellness.com.

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

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

Zen Tai Chi+ With Angi – 10:15-11:15am. Fusion class of Tai Chi and QiGong is a moving meditation. First class is only $5! Wild Ginger Apothecary in Gulf Gate, 6553 Superior Avenue, 941312-5630, wildgingerapothecary.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota.

941-952-5280, RosemaryCourt.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Go Green With Bill Presents Go Green Living Investment Strategies -9pm. Here is your invitation to join us every Friday at 9pm for a weekly Facebook live session. Our group features interactive learning tools and techniques on how to organically build income-producing investment strategies from the comfort of your home or business office. Topics include: hands-on and handsfree investment strategies and live demos of our industry-leading investment platforms. There is a full Q&A after each session. Our group uses a safe and effective simulator to demonstrate investment strategy results. For a personal invitation to our group, please contact Bill, 941-315-7627, BSklodowski@gmail.com, GoGreenWithBill.com.

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

Central Sarasota Year-Round Farmers Market – 8am-1pm, rain or shine. Every agriculture vendor at the market (fruits, vegetables, herbs, plants,

etc.) is a grower or farmer, not just a reseller. The Florida House, 4454 S Beneva Rd, Sarasota. CentralSarasotaFamersMarket.com.

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

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

Mixed level Yoga Class – 9am. Led by Amanda Hansell at Garden of the Heart Yoga. Learn a variety of poses everyone can do, including inversion preps and advanced variations on poses. $18. Garden of the Heart Yoga, 2888 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, GardenofTheHeartYoga.com.

Yoga Classes at Rosemary Court Yoga 9-10:15am, 10:45am-12pm, and 11am-12:30pm.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

360 DEGREE WELLNESS

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

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

ACUPUNCTURE FACELIFT FACES BY DR ANNA

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

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

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

DONNA THORSEN, AP, DOM, BA.

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

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

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APOTHECARY

STARFLOWER ORGANIC SPATHECARY

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

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

DR. PAULA KOGER BSN.MA AP OMD

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

Over 30 years of clinical experience!

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BEDDING

SLEEP ORGANICS

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

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

BOOKSTORE/GIFT SHOPS ELYSIAN FIELDS

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

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

COLON HYDROTHERAPY ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER SARASOTA ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER

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

www.nasrq.com

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

“We treat your pet like our own!”

COLON THERAPY CLINIC

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

Cleansing for digestive disorders.

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

COMPUTER HEALER BILL SKLODOWSKI WINDOWS/MAC

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

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

CHIROPRACTORS GENTLEBAY SARASOTA CHIROPRACTIC

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

Professional care with a personal focus. Feel better through proper alignment, and get back to work and play! See our website for more information.

SRQDC

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

Improving health in Sarasota, one person at a time.

ELYSIAN FIELDS

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

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

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

CRYSTALS THE CRYSTAL CAVE

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

FELDENKRAIS METHOD®

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

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

CUPPING

FIRE AND GLASS CUPPING

Ron Farkas LMT, BSW, ma 47783 941-544-2258 ReikiRon@verizon.net

The art of healing with Ancient Technique called, Fire and Glass Cupping, dates back to 1550 BC. With over a decade of experience, Ron Farkas brings this specialized Ancient skill to your home.

Conditions as: Sciatica, Frozen Shoulder, Low back pain, Detox, are the most popular problem area resolved with cupping. In the comfort of your own home, one or two sessions can change your life.

For free consultation, email / call, or visit You Tube “ Ron Farkas Cupping” for demo of the Ancient Healing Art of Fire and Glass Cupping. Sliding fee schedule based on Need / Respect/ Location. $80 base fee.

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

FACIALS/MASSAGE

HEART AND SOLE ORGANICS

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

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

FURNITURE

TOP DRAWER FURNITURE

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

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

HYPNOTHERAPY

Beth A. Snyder, CCHT 941-228-8020 bethsnyderhypnosis@gmail.com

RAY BEHM DDS

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

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

BETH A. SNYDER HYPNOSIS & MINDFUL COACHING

DENTISTRY

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY ADVANCED CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY [WHOLE BODY]

FELDENKRAIS METHOD®

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

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

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

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

Feel better now!

HOLISTIC HEALING CENTER

FIVE PETAL HOLISTIC HEALING CENTER Angela Rauter AP, DOM, LMT 830 Central Ave, Sarasota 941-315-6858

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

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

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JIN SHIN JYUTSU®

NATURAL FOOD

SUNCOAST JIN SHIN JYUTSU

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

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

CAFE EVERGREEN

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

Cafe Evergreen is a natural, organic restaurant.

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

NATURAL PET FOOD

JUICE BAR

HOLISTIC FOR PETS

CROP JUICE BAR & CAFE

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

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

LYMPHATIC THERAPY

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

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

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

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

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

SUNCOAST LYMPHEDEMA THERAPY CENTER

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

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

SPECIAL NUTRITION DISCOUNT PRICES

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

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

MINDFULNESS SERENITY STATIONS

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

NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS

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

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STARFLOWER ORGANIC SPATHECARY

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

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

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

PERSONAL CARE/ HOME PRODUCTS WILD GINGER APOTHECARY

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

Eco-friendly shop health + beauty.

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

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

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PEST CONTROL

941.312.5630 • WILDGINGERAPOTHECARY.COM

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

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

A NATURAL PEST CONTROL, INC.

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

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

PET SUPPLIES HOLISTIC FOR PETS

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

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

PSYCHIC MEDIUM REVEREND LOIS CHENEY

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

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

RESTAURANT VEG & GRILL

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

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

SHAMANIC PRACTICES SPIRITUAL COUNSELOR, SHAMANIC AND REIKI PRACTICES Rev. Zan Benham, BSL, BD, CHT 941-922-7839

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

SKIN CARE

STARFLOWER ORGANIC SPATHECARY

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

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

UNITY OF SARASOTA

SPA AND WELLNESS

Rev. Elizabeth Thompson 3023 Proctor Rd, Sarasota 941-955-3301 UnityOfSarasota.com

FOUR PILLARS

San Marco Plaza 8209 Natures Way, Suite 221 Lakewood Ranch, Fl 941-373-3955 FourPillarsFlorida.com

Four Pillars is a positive and healthy place to learn, relax, energize, and reinvent. Our services include massage, facials, acupuncture, reiki, hypnosis, wellness and life coaching, educational and social workshops. Our retail shop offers books, crystals, t-shirts, jewelry, skin care, and essential oils.

You’ll find just what you need to balance your mind, body, spirit, home and social connections.

Open Mon-Fri 9-6, Sat 10-5 and evenings by appointment. See our website or social media for events.

Unity is an extremely positive approach to life, seeking to accept the good in people and all of life. God is seen as having many attributes, but most important that God is LOVE.

VETERINARIAN ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER 3646 Birky Street, Sarasota 941-954-4771 SRQVet.com

Dr. Anne Luther has over 25 years experience in conventional medicine and alternative therapies such as acupuncture and homeopathy. “We treat your pet like our own!”

YOGA ROSEMARY COURT YOGA

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 Sound Wave AttunementTM, Crystal Alchemy Energy AttunementTM , and massages that incorporate the ancient healing sounds of singing bowls & crystal gridding. We offer an array of healthful and personally empowering products. Enjoy a visit to our showroom and discover the largest selection of crystal singing bowls in Florida. We invite you to stop in and mention code Natural10 to receive 10% off any single item.

SPIRITUAL CENTERS COSMIC CENTER OF SPIRITUAL LIGHT

5041 Ringwood Meadow, G2, Sarasota 941-371-9333 CosmicCenterOfSpiritualLight.com

Embracing the New Paradigms of our Awakening Consciousness. A place of Knowledge,Wisdom, Healing and Comfort. Please visit our website at CCOSL.com for more information.

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

Rosemary Court Yoga in downtown Sarasota offers all styles & levels of yoga classes including Beginner, Hatha, Pre & Postnatal, Iyengar, Restorative, Vinyasa, Power, Senior, Kundalini, Kripalu, and more. Come visit our welcoming and tranquil space.

GARDEN OF THE HEART YOGA

2888 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota. Near Tuttle 941-341-9781 GardenOfTheHeartYoga.com

Alignment-based hatha yoga for all ages and abilities. Classes are taught progressively, building from one week to the next each month, so you can access more poses with ease, according you your level. Gentle Yoga, Meditation, Vinyasa, Mixed Levels, Kirtan, Restorative Yoga, Chair Yoga, Workshops, and Teacher Training.

Open 7 days a week. Drop-ins welcome.

WILD GINGER APOTHECARY (STUDIO)

6553 Superior Avenue (Gulf Gate Shopping Village) Sarasota, Fl 941-312-5630 wildgingerlifestyle.com

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.

Community shop for health + wellness offering Yoga, Pilates, Nia, Dance, and more. Classes and workshops for learn every age / skill level. First class with every teacher is only $5! move Special workshops offered 6557 SUPERIOR AVENUE • SARASOTA, FL • 34231 weekly. {IN GULF GATE SHOPPING VILLAGE}

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EVERGLADES UNIVERSITY 866.907.2262

Everglades University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

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