Natural Awakenings Tampa Bay October 2022 Edition

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THE JOY OF MOVEMENT Dancing Boosts our Health and Happiness 28

NADINE CLOPTON on Advancing Regenerative Organic Agriculture to Health Care

CONSERVATIVE DENTISTRY Why Less is More in Tooth Repair

FALL BEETS

Leaf-to-Root Eats

letter from publisher

Thismonth’s issue is dedicated to all things healthful—individually and planetarily speaking. Sustain able Sanctuaries is a most interesting read wherein “We ask what would it look like if a building were to give back more to the world than it took,” shares Lindsay Baker, CEO of the International Living Future Institute.

Dig your teeth into Why Less is More in this month’s Healing Ways article, Conservative Dentistry, an eye-opening, jaw-dropping exposé of the direct connection between oral health and overall health.

For more than 70 years, Rodale Institute has been leading edge in the movement to promote a more responsible way of farming via the cultivation of healthy, alive soil. Read how one woman’s influence is advancing related efforts through “regenerative health care”. Nadine Clopton, in her role as program manager with Rodale Institute, combines her loves of health, advocacy and the ecosystem. Learning about food as medicine (as Nature and Hippocrates intended) was transformative in her personal health journey.

Lastly but nary least, A Halloween for Pets shares nine ways to keep our furry ones at peace during this spirited holiday.

As always, with an open heart and mind, please enjoy reading on.

BREAST CANCER

awareness month

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Spirit Fest Metaphysical Expo

Spirit Fest, Metaphysi cal and Holistic Fair, will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., November 5, and 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., November 6, at Largo Event Center, in Largo. There will be 60 booths with vendors, practitioners, readers, artists, authors and demon strations.

“We’re pleased to be coming back to the Largo area,” states producer Mary Ellen Popyk. “Our last event was extremely well received so we’ve added more workshops and special events. We will have new vendors, including an array of crystals, jewelry, spiritual supplies, holistic health special ties, natural products and much more.”

Speakers are scheduled throughout both days on a va riety of topics and entry is included with daily admission. There will also be special guests, henna designs, foot reflex ology and things for kids. Some vendors speak Spanish.

Cost: $10/per day or $15/for the weekend. Ages 12 and under attend free. Food will be available onsite and free parking. Location: 6340 126th Ave. North, Largo. For more information, call 321-313-2543 and/or visit SanctuaryFL.com. See ad page 25.

New Thermography Location in St. Pete at Pierce Clinic of Chiropractic

Florida Medical Thermography has expanded its thermography services with a new location at Pierce Clinic of Chiropractic, in St. Petersburg. “We are delighted to be joining forces with Pierce Clinic since we both focus on proac tive health and also think of October as Breast Health Awareness month,” shares June Drennon, certified clinical thermographer and owner of Florida Medical Thermography.

There is a large margin between healthy and a diagnosis, and it’s help ful to know where one falls within that spectrum. Early health screenings assist in identifying health challenges before they become a diagnosis.

Thermography detects inflammation, infection, lymphatic congestion, hormone imbalances, developing pathology and many other challenges that might otherwise go undetected. Early detection is key to wellness and the opportunity to improve overall health, quality of life and longevity.

“I am thrilled to be working with Pierce Clinic and offering ther mography services to their patients and the greater St. Petersburg area,” Drennon expounds.

A Certified Clinical Thermographer since 2008, June Drennon is passionate about working with men and women who care about the state of their health, understanding that prevention is better than detection. For more information, call 727-729-2711 or email JuneDrennon@ FloridaMedicalThermography.com. See ad page 46.

Greenpoint Thermography Recipient of UBCF Grant

Greenpoint Thermog raphy is the honored recipient of a grant from the United Breast Cancer Foundation (UBCF). Some funds still remain for this year’s grant. If you or someone you know feels breast thermography or breast ultrasound is financially out of reach, call Greenpoint Thermogra phy at 727-576-0100. They will help you through the application process and, if approved, will provide you with a free or low-cost breast thermogram or breast ultrasound.

The UBCF, now celebrating 20 years of service, is a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to make a positive differ ence in the lives of those affected by breast cancer. UBCF strives to alleviate the stress and strain that cancer can cause to patients and families with programs that foster health and wellbeing through both traditional and holistic pathways (ubcf.org, 877-822-4287).

Greenpoint Thermography provides thermographic imaging services at their St. Petersburg office as well as at other locations throughout Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties on a monthly or quarterly basis. They are unique in that their studies are inter preted by board certified radiologists with extensive experience in general diagnostic imaging, subspecialty expertise in women’s imaging and certification by the American College of Clinical Thermology.

Location: 7901 4th St. North, St. Petersburg. For more informa tion, call 727-576-0100 or visit GreenpointThermography.com. Like them on Facebook. See ad page 10.

Natural Awakenings Now in Crunch Fitness

Serving the Tampa Bay natural healing community for 22 years, Natural Awakenings Healthy LivingHealthy Planet magazine features articles by national authors as well as local leaders in the arenas of natural ly-induced health. Each month, this free publication features healthful news, views and happenings of a leading-edge yet practical nature; often, the information can be put to immediate use within one’s lifestyle. The magazine actually offers readers human technologies—tools to assist them along the personal path to true wholeness, beyond all duality (sans judg ments) within their very own being.

Now available at more than 700 distribution sites throughout Hillsborough and Pinellas counties, and on the web at NATampa. com, Publisher Debbey Wilson is pleased to be joining with and integrating the philosophy of “no judgments” with the expansion of Natural Awakenings into three Crunch Fitness locations.

Crunch gyms are known for fusing fitness and fun, with certified personal trainers, awesome group fitness classes, a “no judgments” philosophy, and gym memberships starting at $9.99 a month. Shares the Crunch collective staff, “‘No judgments’ means just that. Join the fun.”

Locations to pick-up magazine: 2591 State Road 580, Clearwater 33761; 218 37th Ave. N, St. Petersburg 33704; 10781 Park Blvd., Seminole 33772. For more Crunch information, Crunch.com.

Cordyceps Sinensis Enhances Performance in Distance Runners

A Himalayan fungus that has long been used in Tradi tional Chinese Medicine, Cordyceps sinensis, attract ed global attention in 1993 when Chinese athletes broke world records in track and field. To study its effects, Brazilian researchers conducted a random ized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study in which they gave 30 amateur marathon ers two grams of the fungus each day for 12 weeks. Compared to the pla cebo group, those in the Cordyceps group had significantly lower heart rates at eight weeks and improved aerobic performance at 12 weeks.

Viewing Art Online Improves Well-Being

Art and music have long been said to soothe the savage soul, and hundreds of studies have shown that people’s moods and sense of wellbeing are improved by every thing from artwork displayed in mental institutions and offices to regularly visit ing art museums. With the pandemic, many mu seums began offering extensive online tours and exhibits, and a new study from the University of Vienna suggests that online art can have the same effect as “real life” art.

Researchers tested 84 individuals that viewed Monet’s The Water Lily Pond and also photographs of a Japanese bento box that included information on its traditions and food preparation, such as might be found in a history mu seum. Participants typically spent one to two minutes with each viewing. Follow-up questionnaires found that even a short online experience encouraged positive states like serenity, happiness and stimulation, while also lowering negative states like fear, anger, anxiety and loneliness. Wellbeing effects are most pronounced, wrote the authors, when “such content is beautiful, meaningful and inspires positive cognitive-emotional states in the viewer.”

Malignant Melanoma Linked to Seafood Consumption

Eating higher amounts of fish, specifically tuna and non-fried fish, appears to increase the risk of malignant melanoma, according to a Brown University study of 491,367 U.S. adults published in the journal Cancer Causes and Control. Examining 15 years of data, the researchers found that compared to subjects with a median daily fish intake of .11 ounces, those with a median daily intake of 1.5 ounces had a 22 percent higher risk of malignant melanoma and a 28 percent increased risk of melanoma in situ, characterized by abnormal cells in the outer layer of the skin. “We speculate that our findings could possibly be attributed to contaminants in fish, such as polychlorinated biphenyls, dioxins, arsenic and mercury,” says study author Eunyoung Cho, an associate professor of dermatology and epidemiology. Pending further research on the underlying biological mechanisms, the authors did not recommend any changes to fish consumption.

Supplements, Exercise and Non-Western Diet Lower Cancer Risk

The critical impor

cally active people over 70 from five European countries, international researchers found that 2,000 International Units a day of vitamin D3 and one gram a day of marine omega3s, plus a simple home-strength exercise program, reduced the risk of invasive cancers by 61 percent. Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, in Boston, that analyzed the diets and health outcomes of 134,775 people, found that a Western-style diet rich in red and processed meat, sugar, refined grains and carbohydrates was linked with an prominent in colorectal cancer.

Probiotic May Increase Skin Moisture

Dry skin can afflict people at any age, particularly those living in dry climates, and it is commonplace in older people due to the natu ral loss of oil glands. Japanese researchers have found a possible solution: a probiotic originally fermented from a Southeast Asian riceand-fish dish that boosts skin moisture within weeks. In a double-blind study, they tested 80 middle-aged adults with a supple ment of heat-killed Lactiplantibacillus plantarum probiotics for 12 weeks. They found the supplement significantly increased skin water content and re duced transepidermal water loss in the face, particu larly for seniors and those with the driest skin.

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Vaginal Rejuvenation with EmpowerRF

by Dr. Gene DeLucia

Astime goes, vaginal tissues experi ence numerous changes. The aging process is a primary cause of these changes and is something that no woman can avoid once she moves into middle age and beyond. Additionally, shifting hor mone production levels are a significant factor behind changes like decreased vagi nal moisture and thinning vaginal walls. The combination of these two changes can make it difficult to enjoy sex.

Pregnancy and childbirth can also alter vaginal tissues. Women who’ve had multiple children have an even higher risk for vaginal atrophy and vaginal dryness. Even gravity plays a role in ever-changing female reproductive organs.

What is Vaginal Rejuvenation?

Vaginal rejuvenation is a term used to describe treatments that improve vaginal function without invasive surgery. There are several options for vaginal rejuvena tion and a solution to virtually every set of needs. EmpowerRF is an innovative system that uses radiofrequency energy to alter vaginal tissues. This system can deliver intravaginal electrical muscle stimulation to tone muscle fibers that support vaginal tone. EmpowerRF also delivers carefully controlled radiofrequency energy to inter nal or external tissue. That energy creates heat, which prompts the body to respond by creating new collagen cells. That process thickens vaginal walls and improves vagi nal lubrication.

Multiple minimally invasive vaginal rejuvenation treatment options

are available as part of the EmpowerRF platform, including Forma V, Morpheus8 V, and V Tone, all by InMode.

Morpheus8 V delivers controlled pulses of radiofrequency energy deep into the vagina and labia which tightens the soft tissue and stimulates the produc tion of elastin and collagen. The result is increased lubrication and renewed thick ness, strength and tone in the vaginal walls and labia. Moprheus8 V treats painful sex; loose vaginal walls; decreased vaginal sen sation/lowered sex drive; sagging, wrinkled or enlarged labia; vaginal dryness; and urinary incontinence.

FormaV treats sexual dysfunction or acts as an adjunct to Kegel exercises. Pa tients can expect tightening of the muscles of the pelvic floor to increase muscle tone and blood circulation. Additionally, For maV treats urinary leakage, UTI’s, vaginal laxity, vaginal dryness and discomfort and pain during intercourse.

VTone is a gentle FDA-cleared tech nology designed to provide intravaginal electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) and neuromuscular re-education to rehabili tate weak pelvic floor muscles and address stress, urge and mixed urinary inconti nence.

Pre- and After-Care Morpheus8 V – This treatment doesn’t require any form of anesthesia other than a locally applied numbing gel. There is no need for advance preparation and no extensive recovery time. Treatments take only a few moments and are not painful

other than a possible sensation of gentle heat. Hot tubs or soaking in a bath are to be avoided for a few days, but there is no significant discomfort. Practitioner may recommend postponing intimacy for 48-72 hours.

Forma V – Patients getting a FormaV treatment can expect to feel a heating sensation during treatment and for several hours afterward. Some patients experi ence no discomfort while others report slight discomfort during and immediately after treatment. There is no downtime and patients may resume normal activities fol lowing treatment.

A leading aesthetic health clinic serving Tampa and beyond, St. Pete Wellness & MedSpa offers all the above services, customized and tailored to suit the specific needs of each client for optimal results. Medical Director Eugene R. DeLucia III, DO practices true regenerative medicine, reversing the damage at the cellular level, creating health and more youth from the inside-out. He and his team are proud to offer the highest standard of care for their patients to feel and look their best. Cutting-edge services offered include BBL Forever Young, Moxi, Morpheus8, laser hair removal, fillers and Botox, MINT PDO threads, antiaging treatments and more. Conveniently located in downtown St. Pete at 111 2nd Ave. NE, Ste. 505 (Tower Plaza and Courtyard, behind BellaBrava on Beach Dr.). For more information and appointments, call 727-873-0500 and/or visit StPeteWellnessMedSpa.com. See ad right.

Save the Sequoias

The U.S. Forest Service is speeding efforts to protect giant sequoias from wildfires; almost 20 percent of the ancient trees have been destroyed by wildfire in the last two years. They will thin the forest in and around sequoia groves by removing brush and smaller trees from 13,000 acres of national forest to protect 12 giant sequoia groves this summer and conduct prescribed burns using the agency’s emergency authority under the National Environmental Policy Act. Forest Service Chief Randy Moore says, “With out urgent action, wildfires could eliminate countless more iconic giant sequoias.”

Giant sequoias can live for more than 3,000 years and are found only on the western slopes of California’s Sierra Nevada mountains. The trees are adapted to fire with thick, spongy bark, and the heat releases seeds from their cones, allowing young trees to take root in areas cleared by fire. A policy to put out wildfires as quickly as pos sible has created unnaturally dense forests and allowed brush and dead wood to accumulate. Climate change has led to hotter temperatures, severe drought, a year-round fire season and the proliferation of bark beetles that have killed the drought-weakened trees. Bigger, hotter fires are more likely to reach giant sequoias’ crowns, killing them.

Global Network of Artists Addresses Climate Change

The World Weather Network is an international coali tion of 28 arts organizations that believe artists and writers should be a larger part of the dialogue sur rounding climate change. A creative team at each weather station will conduct local programming on the ground and post “weather reports” on the network website over the course of the year. Project organizer Michael Morris of Artangel (UK) says, “We want to see what happens when artists and writers start to use their imagination and lateral kind of abilities to think through something which is difficult to think about.” The project will continue through June 2023.

The Fogo Island, Newfoundland, weather station that sits in the Labrador current, an “iceberg alley” along which melting ice travels, is focused on three different ecosystems. Other stations are located in Peru and London, where visitors can interact with a sound instal lation called A Thousand Words for Weather at the Senate House Library. One thousand words in 10 lan guages describing various weather terms were record ed and the weather outside the building as reported by live updates alters the mix, velocity and volume, so that on any day the experience will be completely different.

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Decontaminating Water with Plant Waste Protein

Scientists have created a membrane using sunflower and peanut oilseed meal that shows potential as a cheap, lowpower, sustainable and scalable method to decontami nate heavy metals from water. As published in the journal Chemical Engineering, a research team led by Professor Ali Miserez, of the Nanyang Technological Univer sity (Singapore) School of Materials Science and Engineering and School of Biological Sciences, and visiting Professor Raffaele Mezzenga, from the Department of Health Science and Technology at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, discovered that proteins derived from the byproducts of peanut or sunflower oil production can effectively attract heavy metal ions. They demonstrated that the process of attraction called adsorption is able to purify contaminated water to a degree that meets international drinking standards.

Miserez says, “Water pollution remains a major global issue in many parts of the world. Heavy metals represent a large group of water pollutants that can accumulate in the human body, causing cancer and mutagenic diseases. Current technologies to remove them are energy-inten sive, requiring power to operate, or are highly selective in what they filter. Our protein-based membranes are ... viable for use throughout the world, and especially in less-developed countries.” They are exploring commercial applications with the water filtration company BluAct.

Monarch Butterfly Now Officially Endangered

The International Union for Con servation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species num bers 147,517 species, includ ing 41,459 that are threatened with extinction. The latest update adds the migratory monarch butterfly, a subspecies of the monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus).

In the past decade, the native population has shrunk by between 22 percent and 72 percent during winter migrations from Mexico and California to summer breeding grounds throughout the U.S. and Canada due to logging and deforestation for agriculture and urban development.

Pesticides and herbicides kill butterflies and milkweed, the host plant that the larvae of the monarch butterfly feed on. Drought related to climate change limits the growth of milkweed and increases the frequency of catastrophic wildfires, and temperature extremes trigger earlier migra tions before milkweed is available, while severe weather has killed millions of butterflies.

Possible remedies are planting native milkweed, reduc ing pesticide and protecting the overwintering sites. IUCN Director General Dr. Bruno Oberle says, “To preserve the rich diversity of nature, we need effective, fairly governed, protected and conserved areas alongside decisive action to tackle climate change and restore ecosystems. In turn, conserving biodiversity supports communities by providing essential services such as food, water and sustainable jobs.”

International Plan to Rewild Large Mammals

Research underscores the importance of large mammals as ecosystem engineers, shap ing natural processes and sequestering carbon. Now scientists are planning to reintro duce these animals to the wild. According to a study published in the journal Ecography, reintroducing just 20 large mammal species—13 herbivores and seven predators—can help increase biodiversity around the world and mitigate climate change. Some can didates for rewilding are brown bears, bison, wild horses, jaguars, reindeer, Eurasian beavers, elk, moose, wolverines, tigers and hippopotami. Large herbivores and predators continue to suffer alarming losses, and researchers estimate that almost two-thirds of the world’s large carnivores are threatened with extinction. Only 6 percent or less of 730 ecoregions retain the large mammal communities that were dominant 500 years ago.

In the paper, a global team of researchers led by the U.N. En vironment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre and the U.S. nonprofit RESOLVE point out that the rewilding of large mammals is an essential, but often omitted component of restoration efforts, and should become a global priority in the decade ahead. Restoring intact communities of large mammals won’t be easy. Populations have feared large wild animals, especially preda tors, often undertaking popular measures to minimize their numbers or eliminate them completely.

Breast Health

Awareness

Understanding the Differences between Thermography & Mammograms

by June Drennon

Octoberis Breast Cancer Awareness month, but instead of thinking about cancer, why not think about how to have healthy breasts? Women are encouraged to get a mammogram so they can find their breast cancer as early as possible, but instead of early detection, being proactive and identifying risk factors allows plans to be put into action to improve the health of the breast and even reverse developing pathology. This is prevention—not just early detection.

Mammograms image the structure of the breast and thermography images the physiology (e.g., an X-ray of the heart shows its size and location in the chest whereas an EKG shows the function of the heart). Thermography “shows” the func tion of the breasts and how healthy they are. Mammograms are after the fact—they can only see what is already there. They can identify a mass, if it is large enough, but cannot distinguish the difference between a benign lump and a cancerous tumor.

A tumor must be fed by blood vessels and that vascular formation starts many years before the tumor begins to grow. The vascular feed produces heat which can be seen with thermal imaging. This is an indication that either the body is preparing to produce a cancerous tumor or the mass that is present is most likely cancerous.

There is a large margin between healthy breasts and breast cancer and it’s helpful to know where one falls within that spectrum. There are many factors that can contribute to unhealthy breasts, including dense and fibrocystic breasts, calcifications, lymph congestion, inflammation, thyroid

dysfunction, hormone imbalances and more, which can contribute to dis-ease and a possible unfavorable diagnosis down the road.

Thermography tells how healthy the breasts are instead of just screening for breast cancer. It also has the potential to truly detect breast cell anomalies long be fore mammography can detect cancer. This allows one to implement lifestyle changes that can improve the health of the breasts proactively instead of waiting for a cancer diagnosis later.

It's important to know what's happen ing in order to make positive changes to increase breast health. Thermography is an excellent tool for one’s self and one’s health care practitioner to help identify specific challenges and then monitor the results of the changes made.

There are many things to do to avoid breast cancer, and knowing the risk factors is at the top of the list. With proper risk assessment which includes different testing modalities, the patient is able to determine her risk factors and develop an action plan on how to improve the breast tissue and/ or even reverse any existing developments. Knowledge is power!

June Drennon is a certified clinical thermographer (since 2008) and owned a clinic in the wellness field for 15 years (with certifications in Colon Hydrotherapy and Electro-Lymphatic Drainage Therapy). She is passionate about working with men and women who care about the state of their health and believes prevention is better than detection. For more information and appointments, contact Florida Medical Thermography at 727-7292711, email JuneDrennon@ FloridaMedicalThermography.com and/or visit FloridaMedicalThermography.com. See ad page 27.

SUSTAINABLE SANCTUARIES SUPPORTING HUMAN AND PLANETARY HEALTH AT HOME

by Sandra Yeyati

Nothing underscored the im portance of a comfortable and versatile sanctuary quite like the pandemic. Stuck at home isolating, many families reconfigured their living arrange ments to accommodate expanding uses for work, schooling, cooking, entertainment and more. Today, that spirit of renewal lingers, prompting steady and robust activ ity in the construction and interior design industries.

A house is literally our shelter from the storm, made more critical as we increasingly encounter extreme and unprecedented weather events due to climate change. When we upgrade, re model, build or buy new cocoons for our families, the time is ripe to incorporate elements that preserve and promote the health of humans and the planet.

Inspiring Goals

Lindsay Baker, CEO of the International

Living Future Institute (ILFI), is part of a growing community of industry professionals trying to figure out how to design, build and operate structures in more environmentally sustainable, socially impactful and healthy ways. “We ask what would it look like if a building were to give back more to the world than it took,” she explains. “We’re a resourceconsumptive industry with a large carbon footprint. Forty percent of global carbon emissions are caused by the energy required to construct and operate buildings. We also use lots of materials that pose negative impacts on people’s health—products known to contain carcinogens or cause respiratory problems—and people spend 90 percent of their time indoors, so everything we’re exposed to indoors has a huge impact on our health.”

The ILFI Living Building Challenge sets bold aspirational goals, and build ings around the world have proven that it is possible to hit these benchmarks. “The energy imperative is that the building produces more energy than it consumes, and that happens by generating renewable energy like solar power onsite and using very little energy,” Baker asserts. “For wa ter, we ask that everyone return the water that goes through the building cleaner than it entered, which means people need to treat water onsite and use a lot less of it. You can do that with composting toilets, as well as grey water systems and rainwater recapture strategies.”

Photo courtesy of International Living Future Institute

Photo courtesy of Pulte Homes at Babcock Ranch

Baker is proud of ILFI’s ambitious goals. “If you decide to do a renovation to save 5 or 10 percent of your water or energy consumption, it will feel good to get there, but what we’ve found is that when you set a really exciting target for yourself, the whole process is more fun and you get further with similar amounts of effort and money, because you’re thinking about systems differently, questioning assumptions about what a home might be capable of doing and employing a different level of creativity. At the end of the day, it can lead to a much more beautiful, more efficient building.”

modifications are low-flow shower heads, toilets and faucets, which cost the same as traditional-flow fixtures, as well as a visit from the plumber to fix any leaks. Minimizing or eliminating turf grass and planting drought-tolerant, native vegeta tion outside will also significantly cut water use, Languell suggests.

“Grey water and rainwater collection systems are gaining momentum, and these systems for home use have come leaps and bounds from where they were 10 years ago,” she says. “They can take water from your laundry or shower, treat it, and use it to flush toilets, for example—a huge benefit for the West Coast and a huge water sav ings, because you’re using your water twice before you dispose of it.”

Eco-Responsible Materials

Energy Conservation

Energy conservation is job number one for Jennifer Languell, founder and president of Trifecta Construction Solutions, in Babcock Ranch, Florida. “An inexpensive but impact ful upgrade is adding insulation. If you’re in an existing house, add insulation on top of what you already have. If you’re new construction, beef it up. You also want to address unwanted points of air infiltration using gaskets, weather stripping and caulking around exterior doors and windows. Over time, these items can shrink or get damaged, and may need to be replaced to seal the house and minimize air drafts,” she says. “You want to im prove efficiency first, which costs much less than transitioning to renewable energy. And when you do transition, you only have to buy smaller quantities of photovoltaic panels to offset your power generation.”

According to Languell, windows are climate-specific and can be modified by adding or subtracting panes, coatings and treatments. “In Montana, I want the heat from the sun coming into my house, but in Florida, I don’t,” she says. “Natural light is great, but there’s a balance between your glass-to-wall ratio. In Florida, you would never have a skylight, but up north you’d consider it. And at this point, everyone should be tran sitioning to LED lighting, which will save money and energy.”

Water Preservation

As waterways dry up and areas around the world become more drought-prone, water conservation becomes an increas ingly important imperative. The simplest

With regard to building materials and products, the annual ILFI Red List calls out chemicals with negative human health impacts that shouldn’t be used in buildings, such as bisphenol A, chlorofluorocarbons, formaldehyde, flame retardants, phthalates, toxic heavy metals and volatile organic compounds (VOC). Its Declare label is like a nutrition sticker that details what is in a building product, whether it is free of Red List chemicals and what its carbon footprint is.

“Consumers should demand transpar ency; they should know what is in the products put in their homes,” Baker says. “One of the rules of thumb I like to apply is to ask, ‘How far is this material removed

from nature?’ Wood is one of the better materials from an ecological and health standpoint. Fake wood flooring that is meant to look like wood but in fact isn’t— not so much. A lot of what we’re support ing is about getting back to the basics, removing chemicals and using brick, wood and clay.”

According to Languell, the more durable and local a material is, the better for the environment. “I’d never say no to a metal or concrete roof that lasts 50 years versus shingles with a 15-year cycle. Although bamboo is rapidly renewable, most of it comes from China, so the greenhouse gases associated with the transportation makes it less environmentally friendly. Local materials are ideal. The closer the better. Get granite from Georgia, instead of Italy.”

When it comes to human health, home décor and cleaning products are equally as important as the construction materials, Languell advises. “Many times we’ll build a healthy and efficient home and then people put all sorts of fabrics and chemi cals in there that are off-gassing because they’re not thinking about the health of the indoor environment.”

Sustainable and Healthy Furnishings

“There’s good, better and best quality furni ture,” says Robin Wilson, a New York City eco-designer and founder of Robin Wilson Home. “Good might use inexpensive

wood or heavy-duty cardboards that look great, but if you sit on the arm of the sofa, it caves in. Better might have a less expensive wood, but it’s solid frame construction. The best is a very good wood and solid frame construction made for heirloom quality. There are costs associated with each level, and I recommend spending the most budget you have on a quality product, because that sofa, if it’s made well and it’s styled in a classic design, can be recovered over and over again; therefore, you’re being eco-friendly to the world because it’s not going into a landfill.”

Her favorite materials for furnishings are sustainably forested or reclaimed wood, long-lasting metals like steel and aluminum, fast-growing bamboo and recycled or re claimed plastics. She’s also a proponent of vintage pieces. “With all furniture, if it can be salvaged, salvage it. Healthwise, make sure the materials are hyper-washed to protect you from allergens. Old glazes or paints might have lead in them, so take vintage furniture to a professional that uses the right safety equipment or go to YouTube University and make sure that you protect yourself with gear to rework the piece in a garage or outdoor space. Always choose nontoxic paints and stains with low to no VOCs.”

Biophilic Design

Baker is particularly excited about interior design innovations that reconnect us to nature, known as biophilic design. “Natural light is im portant, but also, lighting manufacturers are figuring out how to produce lighting that feels like you’re sitting out side in a forest while a cloud passes by or under a tree with dappled light. Mohawk and Interface offer lowcarbon, healthy carpets that mimic natural forms like a rocky beach,” she says. “Fractals are often mentioned in biophilic design because they’re fascinating geometric compositions in nature like fly wings and bark that have an inherent intel ligence to them, and we’ve come to understand that these natural elements are not just interest ing, they also have measurable positive impact on our psyche and mental health.”

Durability

“I rate durability over everything else. If you build it once and it doesn’t get destroyed by a

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natural disaster, you’re going to generate less waste and use fewer resources,” Languell says. “Durability might mean fireproofing in California, windproofing in Florida and floodproofing in Louisi ana. It also means futureproofing your home, especially if you’re building new. Anticipate technologies that are coming. Even if you can’t afford photovoltaic panels now, for a couple of bucks, you can run electric conduit from your panel up to your roof so if ever you decide to buy them, it’s not a major overhaul of your house. Dual-pipe your house and have the pipes ready to tie in rainwater or grey water, even if it’s not financially viable right now. Wire your house for a 220-volt plug in your garage so everyone that has an electric vehicle can charge it overnight.”

Sandra Yeyati, J.D., is a professional writer and editor. Reach her at SandraYeyati@gmail.com.

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The Joy of Movement

DANCING BOOSTS OUR HEALTH AND HAPPINESS

by Marlaina Donato

Whether it’s salsa, hip-hop, belly dance or ballet, finding our groove has proven to ease depression, support the cardiovas cular system and improve overall joint function. By all accounts, dancing gives us a step toward better health, but equally as noteworthy is its potential to bring more fun into our lives. Contrary to popular opinion, dancing is not just for kids, and special ability is not necessary. “You are never too old, and there is no such thing as two left feet, but we can also argue: When you have great instruc tors teaching you, you can learn anything as a beginner,” says Monique Maldonado, marketing director of the Latin Rhythms Acad emy of Dance and Performance, in Chicago.

Brainy Benefits

Stepping into a dance studio can help us enrich our lives while sharpening cogni tive function. After participating in an eight-month dance program during which they memorized intricate steps of the merengue, salsa and samba, Span ish-speaking, middle-aged and older adults had significant improvement in working memory scores, reported University of Illinois Chicago researchers in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience. “Just like working out and puzzles, dancing works out brain paths and keeps them active and healthy,” says Maldonado.

Tango lovers will be pleased to know that the passionate dance style has

been shown in a 2017 study published in Complementary Therapies in Medicine to low er anxiety and stress levels more effectively than mindfulness meditation.

Individual Moves

Mike Hallworth teaches cruise ship passengers, mostly in their 60s and 70s, how to navigate the dance floor.

“We teach all the main dance genres, including ballroom and Latin Ameri can, salsa and mambo, along with modern jive,” says the South port, England-based, lifelong dancer who teaches with his wife, Jan. “For those not as agile as they would like to be, I would suggest starting with ballroom, social foxtrot and waltz, then progress to Latin American, chacha and rumba.”

At age 75, he partially attributes his basal metabolic rate of 60—common in men 15 years his junior—to his love of danc ing, which “can burn up to 385 calories per hour with salsa or 400 calories per hour with swing,” he notes.

Joan Price, a contemporary line dance instructor in Sebastopol, California, also attests to the longevitypromoting perks of moving joyfully. “At 78, line danc ing keeps me physically fit, mentally alert and happy to be alive. The older we get, the more we

need social activity, physical movement and mental stimulation. You get all three at once with line dancing.”

The form has long outgrown its coun try-western music roots and now offers something for everyone, including Latin, swing, contemporary pop and Broadway. “Since you dance on your own in a row, line dancing is ideal for singles and for partners of non-dancers. It’s also won derful for people who want a social activ ity that doesn’t involve dating or partner ing,” says Price. She says that there are thousands of different line dances, rang ing from super-simple to extraordinarily complex. “As a beginner, be sure and choose a class that is beginning level,” she says. “Beginning level teaches basic steps, patterns and terminology—and the joy of dance!”

For those looking for a little more heat, Latin dance can accommodate any fitness level. “If you are looking for a fun, new

“Being a part of any dance community can truly be life-changing.”

hobby, any style is a fit, but if you are more interested in advancing your salsa skill level, trying mambo and cha-cha can be a nice challenge,” says Maldonado. “Sensual bachata is for those who want a little more spice and advanced body movement.”

Hallworth often sees people approach ing dance with uncertainty and apprehen sion, and he encourages an open mind: “Dancing isn’t for everyone, but if you give it a chance, you will be well rewarded. Most people learning to dance are a friendly bunch and will help newcomers.”

For Maldonado, it is also about shared experience, which she feels is one of the most beautiful aspects of Latin dance: “It’s a great, diverse group of people who can change your outlook on life. Being a part of any dance community can truly be life-changing.”

Marlaina Donato is an author, composer and painter. Connect at WildflowerLady.com.

~Monique Maldonado

coming in the november issue

MENTAL HEALTH & WELL-BEING

wise words Nadine Clopton on Advancing Regenerative Organic Agriculture to Health Care

by Kirby Baldwin

During the last century, the rise of chemical-based agriculture has severely changed the way food is produced, and we have failed to recognize its unintended consequences. Research has revealed that if we continue on this path, our soil will give out and we will be unable to feed our children and grandchildren within the next 60 years. Thankfully, there is still time and positive transformation is possible through regenerative organic agri culture, which has its roots in Indigenous, traditional, ecological knowledge.

For more than 70 years, the Rodale Institute has been on the leading edge of the movement to promote a better, natural and more responsible way of modern farming by conducting research into the cultivation of healthy, living soils. Today, Nadine Clopton is advancing its related efforts through regenerative health care.

Clopton has been an NGO youth repre sentative to the United Nations for more than six years, was the first young person to serve as a director on the board, and is now serving as an elected vice president of

the Global NGO Executive Committee. In her role as program manager with Rodale Institute, Clopton combines her loves of health, advocacy and the ecosystem. Learn ing about food as medicine was transforma tive in her own health journey with chronic illnesses, and she hopes that others are also able to experience the transformative sense of well-being and connection that comes through such a lifestyle practice.

What does the regenerative health care movement mean for both human health and agriculture?

Regenerative health care carries potent “medicine” for a lot of the things that are ailing us in this country: the epidemic of chronic illnesses, the climate crisis, global food insecurity and ecological health. We believe that healing our soil is a prereq uisite for healing ourselves. Regenerative health care draws the link between agricul ture and health care because we need those two systems to talk with one another, and the answers are right beneath our feet.

How do we better connect our farming, food and healthcare systems?

The best thing we can do is take those three things out of a silo and look at them as part of a complex, interconnected web. In Rodale Institute’s “farm to hospital” model with St. Luke’s Hospital, we have a working farm at the hospital and much of the pro duce grown there ends up on the patient’s plates, in the cafeteria or in a CSA [com munity-supported agriculture] share that the hospital employees can take home. At Rodale Institute, we’re hoping to build that bridge between agriculture and health care, and invite doctors and farmers to be part of the cycle of health care: thinking about the health of our soil and the health and the nutrient density of what’s on our plates.

What is next in your plans for the future of regenerative health care?

The heart and soul of what I’m working on right now centers around connecting

health care and agriculture with Rodale In stitute’s first-ever Regenerative Healthcare Conference. We’re inviting doctors, nurses, RDs [registered dietician], nutritionists and others with interests in health and well-being to the farm for four days to get their hands in the soil and learn about how soil health is directly correlated to human health and how food is medicine.

We’re working closely with Dr. Scott Stoll’s team at The Plantrician Project and bringing together some incredible lumi naries like Dr. Uma Naidoo, Dr. Maya Shetreat, Dr. Rupa Marya, Dr. Michelle Perro, Dr. Mark Hyman, Dr. T. Colin Campbell and others. To our knowledge, this is the first-ever medical conference to be taking place on a living, breathing, working farm. We’re passionate about the idea of getting doctors out of their practices and letting them get their hands in the soil. There’s no better way to learn about the real fundamental difference between conventional and regenerative organic agriculture than by picking up a scoop of soil in our conventional model and picking up a scoop of soil in our regenerative organic model.

Healing our planet begins with healing ourselves and how we relate to the planet and to one another, so through these tangible, in-person experiences, we can get even closer to that ultimate goal of a healed system.

Get to know a farmer! Go get your hands in the soil, talk to your local farmers and start to rebuild that web of connection and relationship. Look around you and see how the Earth responds when we’re operating in a way that’s regenerative and allows natural systems to thrive. And for practitioners, get curious! Start breaking out of the siloed worldview of health and medicine and learn about the potent medicines that are all around us in our food and our soil.

Kirby Baldwin writes for KnoWEwell, the Regenerative Whole Health Hub and col laborative partner of Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp.

What are some tips for consumers and practitioners to help this movement?

Conservative Dentistry

WHY LESS IS MORE IN TOOTH REPAIR

by Linda Sechrist

Whetherdentistry is described as being conservative, biological or biomimetic, the description that pre cedes such health care is extremely important. That 10- or 12-letter term signifies a specific type of dentistry that’s the best option for both our teeth and the rest of our bodies, as Ann Lee found out when the pieces to her dental puzzle fell together in just the right order.

Lee, a naturopathic doctor and licensed acupuncturist who owns the Health for Life Clinic, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, had been experiencing problems with her sinuses for years. She had been alerted to a potential problem with one of her teeth via a preventive tool known as medical infrared thermograph screen ing. But it wasn’t until after she read an interview with dentist Blanche Grube in a naturopathic magazine about conservative dentistry that she made the connection. She bought Grube’s book, Chew on This But Don’t Swallow: A Must-Read Before Your Next Dental Visit, and read it from cover to cover. Grube drew upon 46 years of clinical observation, continuing education conferences and thousands of hours of study to analyze how the whole body functions and what part teeth play in overall health.

Says Lee, “I had a capped tooth with metal underneath. Once I got it removed, all the things connected to it resolved. My sinus issues, post-nasal drippage, coughing, and even my trigeminal neuralgia that I had for 10 years resolved.” Trigeminal neuralgia affects the nerves running from the face to the brain, causing elec trical shock sensations to the jaw and face that can be triggered by stress or certain movements.

Today, when Lee suspects a correlation between the physical problems a patient has with the amount of metal in their mouth such as fillings, crowns and permanent retainers, she relates their physical problems to metal oxidation and inflammation that can manifest in numerous ways, and suggests that the patient read Gru be’s book and consider any of the non-metal options now available.

Bernice Teplitsky, DDS, owner of Wrigleyville Dental, in Chicago, interprets biological dentistry as dealing with the whole person. “Both biological and conservative dentistry deal with biocompatible materials, making sure that each is right for the individual. Determining the compatibility of dental materials is important for those who have existing allergies, because their immune systems have already been compromised, and having to

CONSERVATIVE DENTISTRY

A dentistry branch whose goal is to conserve the teeth in the mouth, using operative practices, as well as endodontics. It also involves various types of direct and indirect restorations of the individual teeth.

BIOLOGICAL DENTISTRY

Dental practices that utilize mercuryfree and mercury-safe dentistry, the impact of dental conditions, devices and treatments on oral and systemic health, including the biocompatibility of dental materials and techniques.

BIOMIMETIC DENTISTRY

A type of tooth-conserving dentistry, treats weak, fractured and decayed teeth in a way that keeps them strong and seals them from bacterial invasion; eliminates cutting teeth down for crowns and destructive root canal treatment.

deal with new allergies to dental materials may only worsen their condition,” she says.

Conservative dentistry involves remov ing a minimum of healthy tooth structure during the restorative process. By conserv ing natural enamel and dentin, many of the complications caused by excessive tooth shaving and drilling are avoided. “Students who went to dental school 15 years ago weren’t taught biological, biomimetic or conservative dentistry, and they didn’t have the superior materials that we have today,”

says Teplitsky. “Unless they took continu ing education units that taught these things, they didn’t learn that traditional approaches require unnecessary removal of tooth structure and fail to replicate the properties of natural teeth, leading to major complications including root canals, fractures and extractions. They also didn’t learn that what is going in the mouth with the teeth and gums relates to the overall condition of a person’s health.”

According to studies reported in

Science Direct, which offers the latest peer-reviewed research papers, teeth naturally have the optimal properties and structure to withstand the many challeng es of the oral environment. Conservative dentistry, with its innovative materials, efficiently preserves this natural tooth structure, particularly when combined with early detection.

Linda Sechrist is Natural Awakenings’ senior staff writer.

Reducing Radiation Risks

WAYS TO LESSEN ELECTROMAGNETIC EXPOSURE

by Carrie Jackson

We are tied to our devices, con tinually connected via phones, tablets and computers, but this convenience comes at a cost. Many people are surprised to learn that our devices are constantly emitting electromagnetic fields (EMFs) and radiofrequency radiation (RF).

According to the American Academy of Environmental Medicine, there is strong evidence of a correlation between these exposures and neurological, cardiac and pulmonary disease, as well as reproductive disorders, immune dysfunction, cancer and other health conditions.

Constant Exposure

Our exposure to EMFs has dramatically in creased over the past few years, especially in homes containing cordless phones, wireless routers and smart meters. Every electrical device emits an EMF, whether or not it’s turned on. This constant radiation can cause damage to cells, and even comes from ap pliances such as refrigerators, microwaves, washing machines and baby monitors. The closer a device is to a person, the more potent the charge. “EMFs cause VGCC’s [voltage-gated calcium channels] to swing open and allow excess calcium into the cell. This causes elevated oxidative stress, inflammation and ultimately, if not coun teracted, disease,” says Mieke Jacobs, an EMF consultant and founder of Healthy House Chicago Jacobs, who does private house in spections in the Midwest, says that the rise of smart appliances and lighting in recent years has increased certain types of EMFs. “Dirty electricity consists of highfrequency voltage transients riding along the 60-Hertz electricity provided by the utility company. Many people are surprised to learn how prevalent it is in seemingly safer sources such as solar panels, compact fluorescent lights, dimmer switches and energy-efficient appliances,” she says.

Concerning Effects

As a certified electromagnetic radiation specialist and founder of EMF Healthy, in Sedona, Arizona, Liz Menkes focuses on the radio frequency EMFs found in wire

less devices and systems, alternating current (AC) electric and magnetic sources in wiring and appliances, and dirty electric ity, all commonly found in homes. “EMFs have been linked to many symptoms and health conditions, and there is evidence of cancer risk from all four types,” she says. “AC magnetic fields were classified as a possible human carcinogen in 2001 due to evidence of increased risk for childhood leukemia. Radio fre quency was classified as a possible human carcinogen in 2011 due to evidence of increased risk for brain tumors. Plus, there are links to many other health conditions such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.”

Symptoms from EMF exposure can manifest in many ways. “Early warning signs include difficulty sleeping, difficulty concentrating, fatigue, headaches, irritability and anxiety. It is estimated about 30 percent of the population is moderately sen sitive to EMFs, but have not connected the dots, since these are common symptoms that can be caused by many things. Other common symptoms can include tinnitus, skin rashes, dizziness, sharp stabbing pains, leg cramps, high blood pressure, nausea and hyperactivity, especially in children,” says Menkes. Less common symptoms include heart arrhythmias, unexplained nightmares and nosebleeds, as well as ADHD and food allergies in kids, adds Jacobs.

Reduce Exposure at Home

Tangible steps can be taken to lessen the risk. “The number one mistake people make is sleeping with their cell phones near the head of the bed. Leave it turned off in another room and get a battery-operated alarm clock,” says Menkes. “Turn off Wi-Fi at

night, since EMF radiation affects melatonin production. If possible, hardwire your laptops, tablets, cell phones and other devices to eliminate Wi-Fi completely in the house. If you must use a cell phone, keep it in airplane mode as much as possible and don’t store it in a pocket or otherwise close to the body.”

More in-depth interventions include electrical rewiring, as well as radio-frequency shielding that blocks EMFs with copper or another absorbent material. “Replacing dimmer switches helps, but not all electricians are aware of EMFs and have different priorities when upgrading a home,” says Jacobs.

The federal government has no restrictions on overall EMF exposure. “The wireless industry and the govern ment agencies that are supposed to regulate this industry want you to believe that the science is settled and wireless exposures are safe. Unfortunately, this message is not real ity. EMF damage can manifest in myriad ways that include many conditions and that are occurring in ever-increasing amounts,” says Lloyd Burrell, author of EMF Practical Guide and France-based founder of ElectricalSense.com.

The Building Biology Institute offers classes and resources to help create environments free of EMF hazards. “Any measure to reduce your exposure is worth taking, and will contribute to a healthier and more peaceful home environ ment,” says Menkes.

Carrie Jackson is a Chicago-based freelance writer and fre quent contributor to Natural Awakenings magazine. Connect at CarrieJacksonWrites.com.

Fall Beets

VERSATILE LEAF-TO-ROOT EATS

by April Thompson

Versatile, nutritious, colorful and flavor ful, beets are quite the package deal. This easy-togrow, multi-season vegetable is packed with nutrition and plays well with other ingre dients. Beets can be enjoyed raw, roasted, boiled or pickled. They can be blended into quick dips, thin-sliced for healthy chips or incorporated into desserts for a mild, sweet flavor and bold color.

“Beets have been a staple ingredient on our vegetarian menus for generations. They are an easy way to add natural sweetness and gorgeous color to so many dishes, both savory and sweet,” says Danica Wilcox, owner of the Moosewood Restaurant, in Ithaca, New York, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary next year. The quintessential vegetarian eatery’s go-to beet dishes include hummus, burgers and borscht.

“Beets boast so many health benefits. Being rich in folate, manganese and copper, they are good for heart, brain and bone health. They are also a good source of fiber, which will feed the good bacteria in your gut, leading to improved gut health,” says Candace Bell, a Phoenixbased holistic nutritionist and food blogger at The Wheatless Kitchen “Beets have a unique earthy flavor that goes perfectly with bright citrus. Roasting them brings out their sweet and savory flavors, and they pair well with arugula, crunchy walnuts and tangy goat cheese in a salad.”

Lisa Keys, of Kennett Square, Penn sylvania, author of the food blog Good Grief Cook, grows beets and uses them in a number of ways. “Beets get their color from natural plant pigments called beta lains, which contain antioxidants and antiinflammatory properties that help control illnesses like diabetes and heart disease,” she says. Her blog offers a recipe for a hearty, roasted beet sandwich, which pairs the root veggie with feta and a smashed avocado, dill, lime and yogurt spread.

Versatility is one of the beet’s star quali ties. The root vegetable can be quickpickled with other garden vegetables, pureed into soup, roasted for a side dish, shredded raw into salads, juiced into a smoothie or even concentrated into a powder—a favorite of registered dieti tian nutritionist Mascha Davis, in Los Angeles. “Beet powder can be added to so many recipes for a fast and easy super food boost,” she says. Her go-to applica tions for beet powder include a beet and

Versatile, nutritious, colorful and flavorful, beets are quite the package deal.

rose latte, a beet-colored “pink yogurt” topped with berries and cacao nibs, and overnight oats swirled with beet powder.

If the benefits of the beetroot didn’t already run deep enough, its stems and leaves are not only edible, but also packed with vitamins A, B and K, as well as copper, manganese, iron and calcium. The greens make a great side dish to accompany a beetroot main dish or can be incorporated into a beet soup, salad, sandwich or smoothie for a zero-waste meal turbocharged with nutrients.

Like spinach, chard and other veg etables in the goosefoot family (Chenopo diaceae), beets are rich in oxalates which can contribute to kidney stones. For most healthy people, though, oxalates aren’t harmful, if enjoyed in moderation.

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

BEET CHIPS WITH SEA SALT AND SMOKED PAPRIKA

1 Tbsp sea salt

¼ tsp smoked paprika

4 medium beets, rinsed and trimmed

2 Tbsp olive oil Aluminum foil

Preheat the oven to 375° F. Line two, 18-by13-by-1-inch baking pans with aluminum foil. Combine sea salt and paprika. Cut the beets into very thin slices using a sharp knife or mandoline. Divide beets between each of the prepared pans. Drizzle each with oil then shake in the pan. Sprinkle with salt mixture and toss again. Bake for 15 minutes, then flip and bake for another 15 minutes or until chips are crispy.

Recipe by Reynolds Wrap

Photo courtesy of Renolds Wrap

BEET, GREENS AND GOAT CHEESE LINGUINE

2 medium, fresh organic or local beets with leaves

¼ cup unsweetened jasmine green tea (or water), hot or cold

1½ Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

Juice and zest of ½ lemon (1½ Tbsp juice)

2 large garlic cloves

¾ tsp sea salt

10 oz dry, whole-grain linguine

2 oz soft, artisanal goat cheese or soft cashew cheese, crumbled

¼ cup fresh, small basil leaves

Preheat the oven (or toaster oven) to 350° F. Wash, dry and remove the leaves from the beets; thinly slice the leaves and chill until ready to use. Wrap the beets in recycled aluminum foil and roast in the oven until cooked through and tender, about 1 hour and

15 minutes. When cool enough to handle, scrape off the beet skin using the dull side of a paring knife, then chop the beets.

In a blender, add the chopped beets, tea, olive oil, lemon juice and zest, garlic and salt. Blend until velvety smooth, at least 2 minutes. Set aside. (Tip: Be careful. This purée will stain anything that it may be splattered onto.)

Bring a large saucepan of water to boil over high heat. Add salt to the water, if desired. Add the linguine and cook according to package directions. (Alternatively, try my lid-cooking technique to save energy: After stirring the linguine into the boil ing water, cover with a lid and turn off or remove from heat. Let cook without heat per the same timing suggested on the pasta package.)

While the pasta is cooking, pour the beet purée into a large sauté pan and bring just to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, add the beet greens and cook while stirring until the greens are wilted, about 5 minutes.

Drain the pasta, reserving ½ cup of the cook ing liquid. Add the pasta to the beet sauce and gently toss with tongs to combine. Add desired amount of reserved cooking liquid (if any) and gently toss to combine.

Transfer to a large serving bowl and sprinkle with the goat cheese and basil. Sprinkle with additional lemon zest, if desired, and serve.

Recipe by The Chef’s Garden.

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Green Schoolyards

CONCRETE JUNGLES BECOME NATURAL PLAYGROUNDS

by Sheila Julson

Skipping rope, playing hopscotch or shooting hoops have traditionally been enjoyed on asphalt-paved schoolyards enclosed by chain-link fencing. But over the last few decades, city leaders, school districts and other stakeholders have been trans forming such areas into verdant play-learn spaces, designed for and by students and the community, which also offer green space for surrounding neighborhoods to enjoy during non-school hours.

While there is no official definition of a green schoolyard, these projects often share such elements as shade trees and native plantings. Asphalt urban heat islands are being replaced with permeable pavers, rain gardens and vegetative ditches called bioswales to help retain rainwater.

Incorporating climate-appropriate materials and arboriculture that provides ornamental

shading using trees and shrubs is impor tant, says Alejandra Chiesa, California state director of Green Schoolyards America, a nine-year-old nonprofit. Even poured rubber surfacing or artificial turf can be come too hot and contribute to unhealthy environments for children if not shaded, she says. Planting shade trees and selecting cooler materials such as wood, mulch or engineered wood fiber is critical, especially in hotter climates.

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“Playground equipment made from recycled materials can still get very hot and should be kept under the shade of trees,” she cautions. Green schoolyards can incor porate logs, stumps and play equipment made from real wood which provide great play value and stay cooler.

Brenda Kessler, the green schoolyards program coordinator for the Children & Nature Network (C&NN), works with teams made up of city and school district leaders, along with local partners, to imple ment schoolyard makeovers. The organiza tion is in the process of publishing district design guidelines that detail different features. “We’re not prescriptive, but it can include elements like outdoor classrooms, stormwater retention infrastructure, pollinator gardens, edible gardens, shade structures and boulders,” Kessler says.

The Trust for Public Land, which works to create parks and preserve public lands, began transforming schoolyards 25 years ago in response to the shortage of space available for new parks. “Every schoolyard we do across the country looks differ ent. We’re responding to the local require ments,” says Danielle Denk, the Trust’s Community Schoolyards initiative director. The organization has partnered with New York City’s Department of Education for its Schoolyard to Playground Initiative. The program has remade more than 260 schoolyards in all five boroughs, opening up the grounds to extended after-school and weekend hours. Parks that may include such new features as shaded seating and exercise tracks are now within a 10-minute walk for 4 million New Yorkers.

Priya Cook, director of the C&NN green schoolyards program, says its projects sup port local teams in systems change and ini tiative. Removing asphalt and replacing it with permeable pavers, bioswales and rain gardens also mitigates flooding. In Milwau kee, C&NN supported scaling work of the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District to install rainwater retention features on school playgrounds.

Rural communities, which may already have good soil and tree canopies, are also candidates for green schoolyards. “We found in rural communities that the schools serve an important civic role. Some of these areas do not have a physical park or gathering place for social events. Green schoolyards provide [a] venue for the social infrastructure that is crucial in rural America,” Denk says.

Outdoor Learning Spaces

Green schoolyards can offer hands-on learning spaces where children help with planting, mulching and soil health.

Green schoolyards can offer hands-on learning spaces where children help with planting, mulch ing and soil health. Wildlife habitats, na tive gardens and natural ecosystems offer opportunities to learn about migrating birds and insects. Raised bed vegetable gardens provide nutrition and gardening education.

Cook says academic benefits go be yond learning about nature: “One feature that comes up a lot is creating space for outdoor learning in general. Many subjects can be taught outside, whether or not they’re physically focused on that natural environment.”

In urban areas, large-caliper trees provide shade and bring down the overall temperature of the school, creating a more comfortable indoor learning envi ronment. Trees also improve air quality and noise pollution in schools located in industrial neighborhoods. Dearborn, Michigan, is one such industrial city that seeks to reduce air and noise pollution through green schoolyards.

Green schoolyards are going interna tional. C&NN is spearheading a multiorganizational effort to create a Global Lesson on Greening School Grounds and Outdoor Learning project; the plan will be drafted at a meeting this November in Sal zburg, Austria. “We’re all coming together to advance green schoolyards worldwide,” Kessler says.

Sheila Julson is a freelance writer and regu lar contributor to Natural Awakenings

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A Happy Halloween for Pets

NINE WAYS TO KEEP A DOG OR CAT SAFE

by Karen Shaw Becker

Halloween is celebrated on October 31, and as always on this fun holiday for humans, it’s important to take precautions to ensure furry fam ily members wake up healthy, happy and safe on November 1.

Here are some potential hazards to avoid.

CHOCOLATE: All chocolate is toxic to both cats and dogs, and the darker it is, the more toxic. It contains a caffeine-like stimulant that when ingested by a pet, can cause vomiting, diarrhea, hyperactivity, racing pulse and seizures. Make sure all family members and guests, including chil dren, understand the importance of keep ing chocolate away from the dog or cat.

SUGAR-FREE GOODIES CONTAI NING XYLITOL: This is a popular sugar substitute added to an increasing number of consumer products, including sugarfree candy, gum, mints and baked goods.

A small amount of xylitol can cause a rapid and dangerous blood sugar drop in dogs, as well as acute liver failure. Xylitol’s effect on cats is unknown, but keep it far away from the kit ties, as well.

RAISINS AND TRAIL MIX: Instead of candy, some well-meaning people hand out tiny boxes of raisins or small bags of trail mix containing raisins and/or chocolate candy such as M&Ms. Unfortunately, raisins are toxic to dogs and cats, and can cause kidney failure even in very small amounts. Chocolate-covered raisins pose a double-barrelled risk.

CANDY WRAPPERS: Halloween candy isn’t the only health threat for dogs and cats. Empty candy wrappers smell like what was in them, enticing a pet. The ingestion of foil and cellophane wrap pers can cause a life-threatening bowel obstruction. It’s very important to stress to children, in particular, the need to keep all candy wrappers out of the reach of pets.

CANDLES AND GLOW STICKS: Candles, including the small ones inside Jack-o’-lanterns, are fire hazards. Make sure they are well beyond a pet’s reach, so that a kitty doesn’t wander across a table or shelf decorated with lit candles or a dog doesn’t get too frisky with a carved pumpkin with a candle inside. Glow sticks and jewelry have become very popular, and pets (especially cats) have been known to chew on them. The

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substance that creates the glow is phenol, which can leak out and burn a pet’s fur and tongue. Choking on small pieces is another hazard.

SCARY HUMAN COSTUMES: Some pets can become very fearful or ag gressive at the sight of certain Hallow een costumes, including those that may resemble a dog or cat. In such instances, take precautions to keep both a pet and trick-or-treaters safe.

ELABORATE PET COSTUMES: Even if a pet isn’t costume-averse (many dogs and most cats are), make sure whatever is put on her is lightweight to avoid over heating, doesn’t confine or restrain their movement in any way and is free of any adornments they might be tempted to chew off and swallow. If they are fright ened or annoyed by the puppy princess gown or the Grumpy Cat mask, be a pal and don’t force the issue. Let them enjoy the holiday, too.

TRICK-OR-TREATERS AND OTHER VISITORS: If lots of costumed kids or adults show up at the house on Hallow een, be aware that a constantly ringing doorbell, knocks and strangers at the door and a general mood of excitement can create an overstimulating envi ronment for a pet. Some pets become anxious, fearful and aggressive when their normally quiet, predictable evening

is anything but. If a pet tends to find commotion at the front door or visitors stressful, it’s best to secure them in a quiet, safe spot before the action starts.

OPEN DOORS: Animal shelters and rescue organiza tions typically experience an increase in lost pets in the days following Halloween. Opening and closing the front door for trick-or-treat ers, coupled with the event’s high level of excitement, can create an opportunity for a frightened or adventurous pet to run off. Make sure a pet’s ID tag and/or microchip data base information, if appli cable, are up to date and take precautions to prevent them from slipping out the door and into the night.

Common sense and a little preparation will ensure a four-legged family member is none the worse for wear the next morning.

Veterinarian Karen Shaw Becker has spent her career empowering animal guardians to make knowledgeable deci sions to extend the life and improve wellbeing of their animals.

Email your favorite pet picture to Debbey at dwilson@natampa.com for inclusion in the magazine.

calendar of events

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2

Lightness of Walking - 1-3pm, Oct 2-Nov 13. Online! Join Bonnie Kissam, MA, Feldenkrais Practitioner, for her 6-week Lightness of Walking program. During this class, you learn how to redesign your ABCs for walking. Register to receive your free E-Book and more info at LightnessOf Walking.com, 941-360-2248.

WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER 5

Trauma-Informed Yoga Session - 6:30-7:30ish pm. Join Elizabeth Rice, LCSW ACE CFI, for a TIY yoga session that will not only strengthen your mind/body connection, but will help you to get in deeper touch with your inner calm. TIY describes an approach to the practice that addresses the specific needs and symptoms of trauma survivors. Space is limited; reserve a space now. $15/per session. 6251 Park Blvd., Ste. 9, Pinellas Park. 727-346-5875.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6

EMSCULPT NEO Bus Tour - 10am-1pm. Experi ence complimentary treatments, package discounts, live demos, raffles. Peaks of Health Metabolic Medical Center, 1120 Belcher Rd. S, Ste. 2, Largo. 727-826-0838, PeaksOfHealth.com.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12

Trauma-Informed Yoga Session - 6:30-7:30ish pm. Join Elizabeth Rice, LCSW ACE CFI, for a TIY yoga session that will not only strengthen your mind/body connection, but will help you to get in deeper touch with your inner calm. TIY describes an approach to the practice that addresses the specific needs and symptoms of trauma survivors. Space is limited. Reserve a space now. $15/per session. 6251 Park Blvd., Ste. 9, Pinellas Park. 727-346-5875.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18

Deep Dive into Parts Therapy Hypnosis Webi nar 7-10pm. Patricia V. Scott, PhD, brings 30+ years’ experience to these interactive virtual Zoom trainings for practitioners to gain deeper insight and understanding into this common therapeutic approach. Handouts, demos, Q&A & practice (time permitting). Some prior training or knowledge of hypnosis recommended. 3 CEUs hypnotists/ hypnotherapists. $45 or $35/UPHI Member. 727943-5003. UPHypnosis.com.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19

Trauma-Informed Yoga Session - 6:30-7:30ish pm. Join Elizabeth Rice, LCSW ACE CFI, for a TIY yoga session that will not only strengthen your mind/body connection, but will help you to get in deeper touch with your inner calm. TIY describes an approach to the practice that addresses the specific needs and symptoms of trauma survivors. Space is limited. Reserve a space now. $15/per session. 6251 Park Blvd., Ste. 9, Pinellas Park. 727-346-5875.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21

Release Your Jaw, Voice-Your Whole Self, Feldenkrais Method - Oct 21-23. In person and live webinar online. Clenching teeth is often a deep-

seated pattern of action that one is not aware of until a dentist points out the damage done. This seminar is designed to offer practical neurological strategies from the Feldenkrais Method to complement techniques used for those with head, neck, shoulder and jaw joint discomforts. 15-hour program. Event held at Ionies, 1241 Fruitville Rd., Sarasota. Info, TouchToInform.com.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 24

Learn Self-Hypnosis - 6-7:30pm. Patricia V. Scott, certified medical hypnotherapist and master trainer with 30+ years’ experience, teaches easy to learn, fun, self-hypnosis techniques you can use immediately to achieve your life and health goals. $25/Includes workbook, self-hypnosis scripts & hypnosis recording ($20 value). Holistic Center for Vibrant Health, 3935 Tampa Rd. #1, Oldsmar. Register, 727-943-5003, UPHypnosis.com

WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER 26

Trauma-Informed Yoga Session - 6:30-7:30ish pm. Join Elizabeth Rice, LCSW ACE CFI, for a TIY yoga session that will not only strengthen your mind/body connection, but will help you to get in deeper touch with your inner calm. TIY describes an approach to the practice that addresses the specific needs and symptoms of trauma survivors. Limited space; reserve now. $15/per session. 6251 Park Blvd., Ste. 9, Pinellas Park. 727-346-5875.

FREE Hypnosis-NLP Webinar: MINDing your Weight & Diet - 7:30-8:30pm. Interactive webinar with Certified Master Trainer, Patricia V. Scott, PhD. With 30+ years of experience as a Medical Hypno therapist & NLP Master Practitioner and Trainer, Patti shares practical, easy to use techniques with Q&A. (NOTE: Usually held the 3rd Wednesday monthly w/various topics) Register by 5pm for log-in details: UPHypnosis@outlook.com, UPHypnosis.com.

PLAN AHEAD

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5

Spirit Fest: Metaphysical and Holistic Fair - 10am-6pm, Nov. 5-6. Enjoy 60 booths with vendors, practitioners, intuitive readers, artists and demonstrations. See website for more details and discounted admission. $10/day. Free/Children 12 & under. Largo Event Center, 6340 126th Ave. North, Largo. Info, SanctuaryFL.com.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11

Hypnosis Education Association “LIVE” Confer ence (Orlando) - Nov. 11-13, open to ALL First time attendees pay only $5 for the friendliest, most wel coming hypnosis conference you will ever attend. Patricia V. Scott, HEA President, has invited seven speakers to offer interesting interactive presentations on how to more powerfully use your Unlimited Mind. Info & registration, 727-943-5003, HEA hypnosis.com/conferences/fall-conference-2022.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10

Parts Therapy Facilitator Certification - 11am6pm, Dec. 10-11 (Oldsmar). Client Centered Parts Therapy, with Patricia V. Scott, PhD (Certified Parts Therapy Trainer for the Tebbetts Parts Therapy

Foundation) is experiential and a must for anyone wanting to gain expertise with Parts Therapy. Prior hypnosis training & practicums required for certifica tion. Register by 11/25: $225; $185/UPHI Members; After 11/25: $255. 727-943-5003, UPHypnosis.com.

ONGOING EVENTS

SUNDAY

Sunday Celebration Services – 11am. Unity Palm Harbor is building a beautiful community. Join in for uplifting, heart-centered celebration every Sunday. 1960 Tampa Rd., Palm Harbor, 727-784 7911, UnityOfPalmHarbor.org

Lightness of Walking - 1-3pm, Oct 2-Nov 13. On line! Join Bonnie Kissam, MA, Feldenkrais Practi tioner, for her 6-week Lightness of Walking program. Past attendees have reported pure amazement at how much lighter and more efficient their balance and walk can be when they use the Lightness of Walk ing tools to realign, re-balance, and re-coordinate. Register to receive your free E-Book and more info at LightnessOfWalking.com, 941-360-2248.

Restorative Yoga - 7pm. Awaken and heal through contemplative self-awareness and personalized instruction, facilitated by Intuitive Healer Ronni Ford. $15 Drop-in rate with a reservation. Ron niFordyeh@gmail.com

TUESDAY

Meditation Practice & Study Group – 6:30-8pm. Tuesdays & Sundays. For beginners & experi enced. Join Dr. Castellani in his integral awareness approach to effortless meditation, melding methods of Mantra, Mindfulness & Core-consciousness Awareness. $5/class. 809 S. Hillcrest Ave., Clear water. Info 716-816-5464.

WEDNESDAY

A Course in Miracles Study Group – 10am. Unity Palm Harbor, 1960 Tampa Rd., Palm Harbor, 727784 7911, UnityOfPalmHarbor.org

Feldenkrais with Bonnie K - 11am. Online! Aware ness through Movement classes: Lessons (in chairs/ on floor) are designed to quiet non-working habitual patterns, invite you into a process for learning and offer experiences for more efficient movement. Ongoing classes-movement lessons w/replays. More info, 941-360-2248, FeldenkraisInSarasota. com. Register, FeldenkraisinSarasota.com/SarasotaClasses-Feldenkrais/

Yoga Session: Hatha Yoga with a Therapist –6:30-7:30ish pm. Join Elizabeth Rice, LCSW ACE CFI, for a yoga session that will not only strengthen your mind-body connection, but will help you to get in deeper touch with your inner calm. Space is limited, reserve now. $15/per session. 6251 Park Blvd., Ste. 9, Pinellas Park. 727-346-5875.

Gong Meditation and Sound Journey – 7pm. (2nd Weds. monthly) Facilitated by Gregg Akin, Sound Healer. Unity Palm Harbor, 1960 Tampa Rd., Palm Harbor, 727-784 7911, UnityOfPalmHarbor.org

Nature’s Virus Killer

Copper can stop a virus before it starts

By Doug Cornell

Scientists have discovered a natural way to kill germs fast. Now thousands of people are using it against viruses and bacteria that cause illness.

Colds and many other illnesses start when viruses get in your nose and multiply. If you don’t stop them early, they spread and cause misery.

Hundreds of studies confirm copper kills viruses and bacteria almost instantly just by touch.

That’s why ancient Greeks and Egyptians used copper to purify water and heal wounds. They didn’t know about viruses and bacteria, but now we do.

“The antimicrobial activity of copper is well established.” National Institutes of Health.

Scientists say copper’s high conductance disrupts the electrical balance in a microbe cell and destroys it in seconds.

The EPA recommended hospitals use copper for touch surfaces like faucets and doorknobs. This cut the spread of MRSA and other illnesses by over half, and saved lives.

The strong scientific evidence gave inventor Doug Cornell an idea. He made a smooth copper probe

with a tip to fit in the bottom of the nostril, where viruses collect.

When he felt a tickle in his nose like a cold about to start, he rubbed the copper gently in his nose for 60 seconds.

“It worked!” he exclaimed. “The cold never happened. I used to get 2-3 bad colds every year. Now I use my device whenever I feel a sign I am about to get sick.”

He hasn’t had a cold in 10 years.

Users say:

“It works! I love it!”

“I can’t believe how good my nose feels.”

“Is it supposed to work that fast?”

“One of the best presents ever.”

“Sixteen flights, not a sniffle!”

“Cold sores gone!”

“It saved me last holidays. The kids all got sick, but not me.”

“I am shocked! My sinus cleared, no more headache, no more congestion.”

“Best sleep I’ve had in years!”

After his first success with it, he asked relatives and friends to try it. They all said it worked, so he patented CopperZap® and put it on the market.

Soon hundreds of people had tried it. 99% said copper worked if they used it right away at the first sign of germs, like a tickle in the nose or a scratchy throat.

Longtime users say they haven’t been sick in years. They have less stress, less medical costs, and more time to enjoy life.

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Customers report using copper against: The handle is curved and textured to increase contact. Copper can kill germs picked up on fingers and hands after you touch things other people have touched.

The EPA says copper works just as well when tarnished.

Dr. Bill Keevil led one of the science teams. He placed millions of viruses on a copper surface. “They started to die literally as soon as they touched it.”

CopperZap® is made in the USA of pure copper. It has a 90-day full money back guarantee. Price $79.95. Get $10 off each CopperZap with code NATA31.

Go to www.CopperZap.com or call toll-free 1-888-411-6114.

Buy once, use forever.

Statements are not intended as product health claims and have not been evaluated by the FDA. Not claimed to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

New research: Copper kills viruses in seconds.

community resource guide

Connecting you to the leaders in natural healthcare and green living in our community.

ACUPUNCTURE

ACUPUNCTURE & ORIENTAL MEDICINE

Chris Dziubinski, DOM, AP, L. Ac 12952 N Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa 813-935-CARE (2273)

MindBodySpiritCare.com

Florida Board Certified Acupuncture Physician offering acupuncture therapies for the whole family. Established, comfortable, caring and professional integrative medicine clinics in South & North Tampa. Innetwork with most medical insurances; accept payments from HRA, HSA and FSA.

NATURAL MED THERAPIES

Machelle Perkins, D.O.M. 7600 Bryan Dairy Rd # C, Largo 727-541-2211

NaturalMedTherapies.com

National & state board certified with 15+ years experience in Acupuncture, Homeopathy, Naturopathy, Cold Laser & more. Bio-Puncture and Mesotherapy to treat pain, ADHD, anxiety, depression. Lab testing, most insurances. Free Nutritional Consultation.

ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE

LIFEWORKS WELLNESS CENTER

Dr. David Minkoff, M.D. Sue Morgan, APRN, Karima Redouan, APRN Rose Tyler, APRN & Lindsay Williamson, APRN 301 Turner St., Clearwater 727-466-6789

LifeWorksWellnessCenter.com

Specializing in Ozone Therapy, IV Therapy, Heavy Metal Detoxifica tion, Neurological Issues, Bioiden tical Hormone Replacement Ther apy, Gut Issues, Thyroid Issues and IPT for Cancer treatment. See ad inside front cover.

ORTHOMOLECULAR NUTRITION & WELLNESS

9225 Ulmerton Rd., Ste. 312, Largo 727-518-9808

OrthoLiving.com

We address the underly ing root cause of dis ease by using a variety of modalities such as Nutrient IV’s, Chelation, Weight loss, HRT, PEMF, Ozone Therapy and more. To see if you qualify for Medical Marijuana go to OrthoMMJ.com.

PROFESSIONAL HERBALISTS

TRAINING PROGRAM

Acupuncture & Herbal Therapies

2520 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727-551-0857

AcuHerbals.com

The 2-year program meets one weekend each month for class and Wednesday nights for our handson student clinic. This program is designed to create clinical herbal ists in a combination of Chinese and western herbalism. Designed to meet American Herbalists Guild standards. See ad page 29.

APOTHECARY

BOHEMIAN GYPSEA

12 West Orange St., Tarpon Springs 727-935-6046

BohemianGypsea.com

Metaphysical Gift Shop, Crystals, Jewelry, Clothing, Local Artist, CBD, Delta 8, Tea, Supplements, Greeting Cards, Sage, Incense, Essential Oils, Books, Energy Healing, Candles. See ad page 15.

COLON HYDROTHERAPY

RENEW LIFE

Bonnie Barrett 28469 US Hwy 19 N. #402, Clearwater 727-461-7227

RenewLifeFla.com, Lic# MA14802, MM35406

30 years experience. Expert in colon hydrotherapy using pressure points, abdominal massage, essential oils, and lymphatic drainage. All disposable tubing used. Very comfortable and relaxing room with private bathroom. See ad page 6.

DENTISTS

BEATA CARLSON, DDS

1825 Sunset Point Rd, Clearwater 727-888-6523

NaturalAndCosmeticDentistry.com

Natural, Holistic, Aesthetic Dentistry. Careful Silver filling removal. Non-metal crowns and bridges. Be pampered in our Spalike atmosphere. See ad back cover.

CARLO LITANO, DMD

SIX OAKS WELLNESS APOTHECARY

Carolyn Zinober, LMT, Esthetician, Clinical Herbalist, Aromatherapist

607 1st. Ave. SW, Largo 727-501-1700

SixOaksWellness.com

Clinical herbalist and massage therapist offering consultations, extensive line of Eastern/Western Herbs, Teas, Essential oils, CBD, Supplements, and learning work shops. Visit your neighborhood apothecary today! See ad page 35.

ASTROLOGY

ASTROLOGY FOR YOUR SOUL

Aluna Michaels, M.A., Esoteric Astrologer Dunedin 248-583-1663

AlunaMichaels.com

Second-generation astrologer and Soul Evolutionist practitioner. Over 25 years of experience. Insightful, unique perspective on goals and issues. “Together we will unveil your soul’s purpose.”

Natural Smiles of Tampa Bay 9087 Belcher Rd., Pinellas Park, 33782 727-300-0044

Natural-Smiles.com

Offering Holistic/Biological dentistry. Swiss dental protocols, ceramic implants, safe mercury removal, ozone cleaning and on site sedation. See ad page 4.

PAUL T. RODEGHERO, DDS

Clearwater Family Dental 215 S Myrtle Ave., Clearwater 727-442-3363

MyClearWaterFamilyDental.com

We are a full service family dental practice that stresses metal free restorations, safe mercury removal, ozone and laser dentistry. We wel come patients of all ages and can handle any concern that you may have. See ad pages 3, 9 & 12.

ROBERT J. YU, DMD

Tampa Bay Dental Implants & Periodontics

6700 Crosswinds Dr., Ste. 200-B, St. Pete 727-384-9122

TBPerio.com

There are two mistakes one can make along the road to truth … not going all the way and not starting.

~Buddha

The only board certified periodontist and implant surgeon in Tampa Bay offering ceramic/zirconia nonmetal implants. State-of-the-art treatments include CBT imaging, LANAP and digital intraoral scanner, eliminating messy impressions. See ad page 10.

HERBALIST

ROSE KALAJIAN—HERBALIST

Natural Health Hut Clinic and Herb Farm 813-991-5177

ImHerbalist.com

Specializing in growing the herbs used in my clinic practice and in the Herbal Remedies I formulate. Consultations are available for humans, dogs, cats, and horses. Promoting health through the use of Herbs. See ad page 25.

HYPNOSIS

MIND AND SPIRIT HYPNOTHERAPY BY YAMARIS

Yamaris Betancur

710 Oakfield Dr., Ste. 26, Brandon 813-990-9755

HypnotherapyByYamaris.com

Certified Clinical and Transper sonal Hypnotherapist and a Mental Health Counselor. Specializing in weight loss, anxiety, panic attacks, self-esteem, pain management and breathwork. See ad page 36.

UNLIMITED POSSIBILITIES

HYPNOSIS, INC. Patricia V. Scott, President 727-943-5003

UPHypnosis@yahoo.com, UPHypnosis.com

Professional Hypnosis & NLP Certification Training, Weekly classes & Private sessions (Smok ing, Weight, Stress, Sports, Habits), Clinical/Medical Hypnotherapy available w/referral. Speaking Services & Corporate Programs. See ad page 27.

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

INTEGRATIVE THERAPEUTICS

Dr. Prudhvi Karumanchi

8320 Stone Run Ct., Tampa 33615 813-322-6171

IntTherapeutics.com

Committed to finding the root cause, Holistic MD offers: IV Nutri tion, Regenerative Treatments, Functional Medicine, Heavy Metal Detox, Energy Healing, Weight Loss, Anti-aging and more. Out-ofNetwork Provider.

MIND BODY SPIRIT CARE

Ron N. Shemesh, M.D. 12952 N Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa 813-935-CARE (2273)

MindBodySpiritCare.com

Integrative & holistic medicine for women & men: Natural Hormone Therapy, Anti-Aging, IV Chelation, Nutritional Vitamin Therapy, Fa tigue & Stress Management, Weight Loss, Yoga, Nutritional Counseling. Affiliated with St. Joseph Hospital. Most insurance accepted.

PEAKS OF HEALTH METABOLIC MEDICAL CENTER

Tracie Leonhardt, DO 1120 Belcher Rd. S., Ste. 2, Largo 727-826-0838

PeaksOfHealth.com

Dr. Leonhardt is Board Certified & Fellow of the American Academy of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine. Offers a personalized program for each individual pa tient. Hormone replacement ther apy, weight loss, thyroid, GI issues, Diabetes, infrared sauna, IV nutrition, Anti-aging, Chronic fatigue, adrenal fatigue, and toxicities. See ad pages 11 and 47.

SUCCESS BY DESIGN

9095 Belcher Road, Pinellas Park 727-548-0001 SBDWellness.com

A Wellness Center for Age-Management, Functional Medicine and Medical Weight Loss. Specializing in BioIdentical Hormone Replacement including Pellet Therapy, Gut Health/Food Allergies, Detoxification, Nutritional Evaluations, Acupuncture, Massage therapy and more. See ad page 7.

YOUNG FOUNDATIONAL HEALTH CENTER

John D. Young, M.D. 7241 Bryan Dairy Road, Largo 727-545-4600

YoungFoundationalHealth.com

Author of Beyond Treatment. Cre ator of Young Health Products. Offering specialized treatments for chronic diseases. Therapies include Bio-identical Hormone, Stem Cell, Vitamin IV, Chelation, Ozone. Special Testing and Nutritional Education. See ad page 5.

INTUITIVE HEALING

RONNI FORD YOGA AND INTUITIVE CRYSTAL HEALING Dunedin 340-626-9642 RonniFordyeh@gmail.com

Intuitive crystal healer and yoga instructor; 22 years’ experience. Awaken: messages from your incar nated soul; energy and energetic healing; food sensitivity awareness. Group yoga and private healing sessions available online, by phone or in-person.

PSYCHOLOGIST

ELIZABETH RICE, LCSW

6251 Park Blvd., Ste. 9C, Pinellas Park 33781 727-300-9382

esLifeCoach.com, License SW15178

Heal the whole being including body, mind, spirit and emotions. Increase your quality of life; facili tate emotional healing. Specializing in Anxiety, Mood, Behavior, Trau ma, Family. See ad page 31.

REFLEXOLOGY

REED ‘NAHAM’ MYLES

Certified Reflexologist and LMT

727-543-3048 by appointment Clearwater, MA0028171

Whether you need deep therapy, a tuneup or just a relaxing treatment, I can help you. Just call me.

SPIRITUAL INTUITIVE

LISA MILIARESIS

Extreme Communication 727-239-0656

Lisa@2Communicate.net 2Communicate.net

Lisa offers private individual and group channeling sessions, as well as private counseling sessions for those looking for direction in developing their own personal practice.

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UNIVERSOULLIGHT CONSULTING

Rev. Amanda Segovia, Reiki Master

Certified SRT Personal Consultant

UniverSoulLight.com

UniverSoulLight@gmail.com

Private sessions using various heal ing, clearing & spiritual modalities. Akashic Records, Intuitive Medium, Astrologer, Personalized Astrology Reports, Numerologist, Meditation, Chakra-Balancing, Tarot/Oracles, Candles, EOL Transition, Teacher/ Mentor & more.

THERMOGRAPHY

GREENPOINT THERMOGRAPHY

John D. Bartone MD

Thomas Hudson MD

7901 4th Street North, Suite 316 St. Petersburg, FL 33702 727-576-0100

GreenPointThermography.com

The only physician owned and operated thermography practice in Tampa Bay – serving Pinellas, Hillsborough, and Pasco counties. Accredited by the American College of Clinical Thermology. See ad page 10.

FLORIDA MEDICAL THERMOGRAPHY

June Drennon, CCT 2008

JuneDrennon@

FloridaMedicalThermography.com 727-729-2711

FloridaMedicalThermography.com

Certified Clinical Thermographer 2008. Mindful Wellness with Ther mography! Knowledge is power: Know your risk factors to make corrections and avoid developing pathology. Call for location conve nient for you. See ad page 27.

UNITY CHURCH

REV. TRACEY QUILLEN, SENIOR MINISTER

1960 Tampa Road Palm Harbor, FL 34683 727-784-7911

UnityOfPalmHarbor.org

Unity is a practical, progressive approach to a Spiritual Based Life. Join us Sunday mornings live at 11am or online. See ad page 31.

VETERINARIAN

HEALTHY PAWSIBILITIES NATURAL PET WELLNESS CENTER

Dr. Cathy Alinovi, DVM 628 Cleveland St., #17, Clearwater 727-510-3665

HealthyPawsibilities.com

Offering only holistic health op tions. Nutrition, herbal support, body balancing, canine fitness, reiki and more. See ad page 41.

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Beach Greenfest

Enjoy this eco-friendly family event in its 14th year, including Earth-con scious businesses, services, vendors, artisans and nonprofits. Healthy food, live music, kids events. FREE

March 26 • 10am-5pm. 24th Ave. & 1st St., Indian Rocks Beach. Info, irbGreenfest.com

SUNDAY, JULY

Hypnosis Training (Live or Online) 10am-4pm. Part of Certification program with Patricia V. Scott, PhD, UP Hypnosis Institute, open to hypnotists for CEUs (prior training required). Basic & Advanced techniques. Approved: International Association of Counselors & Therapists. Single Day: $45/UPHI, IACT, IMDHA or HEA Member; $55/Non-Member.

Two Days: $75/Member; $95/Non-Member. Includes materials & scripts. 727-943-5003. UPHypnosis.com.

TUESDAY

Meditation Practice & Study Group – 6:308pm. Tuesdays & Sundays. For beginners & experienced. Join Dr. Castellani in his integral awareness approach to effortless meditation, melding methods of Mantra, Mindfulness & Coreconsciousness Awareness. $5/class. 809 S. Hillcrest Ave.,Clearwater. Info 716-816-5464.

MEDICINE RIVER ANIMAL HOSPITAL Shawna L. Green, DVM 13495 Gulf Boulevard Madeira Beach 727-299-9029

MedicineRiverAnimalHospital.com

Compassionate health care catered toward the needs of your pet offering preventative medicine, surgery, dentistry, senior wellness, and more. See ad page 41.

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~Irish Proverb