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Contents

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15 INDIGENOUS WISDOM

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Elders Urge Us to Reimagine Life

26 HEALTHY CLIMATE,

HEALTHY PEOPLE Why a Warming Planet is Harming Our Health

29 PLASTICS WARS Celebrate Earth Day Locally and Globally

30 TOUCHING THE EARTH The Healing Powers of Going Barefoot

32 GARDENING ASANAS

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Yoga Poses to Stay Pain-Free

34 CHANGING OUR DIET TO COOL THE CLIMATE Good Food Choices Enable Global Health

42 PAUL HAWKEN Shares a Plan to Reverse Global Warming

38 HEALTHY HOUSE Easy Ways to Green It Up

44 NATURE’S REMEDIES How Animals Self-Medicate

DEPARTMENTS 12 news briefs 15 inspiration 16 health briefs 20 global briefs 25 action alert 30 healing ways 32 fit body 34 conscious

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reetings and welcome to your April 2018 issue of Natural Awakenings Tampa Bay. Earth Day, on the 22nd, is celebrated throughout this month.

As always, our magazine is filled, cover-to-cover, with thoughtprovoking insights from the natural health world, locally and beyond. In keeping with Earth Day values, we’ve included a special focus on climate health and healthy home practices.

It is exciting to see the growing strength our community represents in the environmental protection field. On page 23, we offer a wide-ranging calendar of Earth Day events and activities happening this month. From fun events and arts and crafts, to enlightening exhibits on green-friendly building, gardening, energy-water conservation and more, our community continues to shine in its own uniquely inspired ways. There are numerous opportunities and levels of involvement available. On that same page, see a revealing update on the Earth Day Network (EDN) and its focus this year on “Plastic Wars”.

In the Wise Words department (page 42), writer Linda Sechrist interviews leading environmental entrepreneur Paul Hawken. Hawken shares insights on his work with a coalition of research fellows, advisors and expert reviewers and the creation of a “Plan to Reverse Global Warming”.

In this month’s Green Living department (page 38), freelance writer Avery Mack offers “Healthy House: Easy Ways to Green It Up”, highlighting ways to make simple changes that can have long-lasting and far-reaching results.

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Food-Based Solutions with Reshma Patel, MD

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olin Chan, MD, board certified in Family Medicine and Anti-Aging Medicine, eshma Patel, MD is a board certified is offering Hybrid Concierge Service, beginphysician specializing in Integrative and ning May 1.

Membership includes one-hour Internal Medicine. She is a Fellow of Dr. minimum appointment and same/next day Andrew Weil’s Arizona Center for Integrative appointment with no wait time. Additionally, in Medicine and has served the communities of the interest of retaining the traditional “oldTampa and St. Petersburg since 2013. fashioned” focus on the patient, he will be available for up to four Dr. Patel finds a deep joy in sharing house calls per membership year.

House calls can be made during her passion for healthy living and healing the day, evening and on weekends.

A 10 percent discount for through deliberate choices around thoughts, food and daily life; she couples and family membership is available.

Members also enjoy offers many food-based solutions. an additional five percent discount off all nutritional supplements.

She often incorporates a seed rotation for balancing hormones “I enjoy bringing the latest science-based clinical findings naturally. The seed rotation involves taking various seeds in ground to benefit all my patients. Many of these innovative ideas and form during the menstrual cycle. They provide essential nutrients treatments are not used by today’s physicians in the fast-paced, needed to optimize hormone production, function and balance. The insurance-based medical model of healthcare where there is limseed rotation helps with symptoms of PMS, menopause, irregular ited time to manage the existing problems in-depth before havcycles and infertility. ing to move on to the next patient,” explains Dr. Chan. “With a

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Hypnosis International Certification in Tarpon Springs

LifeWorks Wellness Center Celebrates 21 Years

atricia V. Scott, PhD, CHt and Dr. Eric Rosen, PhD, CHt, FPPR, both certified master trainers for the International Association of Counselors and Therapists, team up to teach The Art, Science and Practice of Hypnosis, beginning April 21.

Scott, president of UP Hypnosis Institute, in Tarpon Springs, brings more than 25 years’ experience and is a Medical Hypnotherapy Specialist Trainer and Life Fellow with the International Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association.

Rosen, Family Psychological Services of Palm Harbor, is a professor with Argosy University, Tampa, which offers an APA-accredited clinical psychology doctoral program (PsyD).

This comprehensive, experiential training (six weekends/ not consecutive), at UP Hypnosis Institute, leads to International Certification on June 24 and is designed for those wanting to start a hypnosis practice, add these skills to a current practice or simply learn for self-education and development.

The Mayo Clinic, National Institutes of Health, American Psychological Association and others have published research supporting the use of hypnosis as an adjunct therapy for chronic pain, surgery, anxiety, allergies, cancer, depression and lifestyle problems such as overeating and smoking. Many therapists and medical professionals worldwide are adding these powerful techniques to their toolbox.

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ne of the top alternative health clinics in the U.S., LifeWorks Wellness Center is celebrating 21 years in business. Founded in 1997

by Dr. David Minkoff and wife Sue Minkoff, R.N., LifeWorks has become a place where the chronically ill can get better, the well can gain more youthfulness and the athletic can soar in performance.

The LifeWorks team loves what they do and gets results every day because they fix people.

Always expanding, they offer everything from Ozone Therapy to Pulsed Magnetic Field Therapy and more. Much of today’s food supply is so nutrient deficient that health suffers. Intravenous (IV) solutions of vitamins and minerals can be quickly and efficiently delivered directly to where they are needed in the cells. This procedure is safe and offers results that can be felt immediately.

Benefits of IV nutrition include enhancing the immune response, increasing total body energy, fighting acute infections such as flu, and many more. LifeWorks offers a variety of IVs including Argentyn 23 (Silver), Vitamin C, Chelation, Major Autohemotherapy (MAH) and Glutathione to name a few. Everyone can use an immune booster and that’s what IVs do.

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Astrology for Your Soul

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luna Michaels is a second-generation astrologer with more than three decades of teaching and counseling experience. At age three, her mother began taking her to astrology classes and she grew up around pivotal astrologers such as Isabel Hickey, Francis Sakoian and Robert Hand. By eighteen, she was practicing as a professional.

Aluna graduated from Brown University with a B.A. in Religious Studies, and later with a Masters of Spiritual Counseling from Andover Newton Theological School.

Her work uniquely blends astrological knowledge with her extensive study of psychology and meditation. She offers a balance of intellect and intuition emerging from her passion for astrology and her own commitment to spiritual growth.

Aluna is devoted to helping clients increase their intuition and understand their soul’s history. She also helps discover quantum possibilities and practical solutions to deep issues which have created long-standing problems. She compassionately understands each client’s life journey as revealed through their astrological chart.

Aluna’s specialized areas of guidance include sexual challenges, relationship counseling, stress reduction and helping clients connect with a spiritual path. She is dedicated to unveiling steps that lead to the greatest level of fulfillment and freedom.

To schedule a consultation, call 727-239-7179, text 248-5831663 or visit AlunaMichaels.com. See ad page 52.

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re you longing for a career with meaning and purpose? You can now train as a Heal Your Life Workshop Leader in Louise Hay’s life-changing philosophy. Hay’s bestselling book, You Can Heal Your Life, has sold more than 55 million copies worldwide. The workshops offer in-depth experience with her techniques and guide people to heal their lives on even deeper levels.

Attendees take their own growth to the next level with inner child work, emotional release, awareness exercises and deepening intuition with meditation and visualization. They receive complete instruction and manuals to prepare them for leading up to 14 different workshops. Also included are music CDs, marketing materials, marketing guidelines and techniques, plus extensive follow-up after the training through conference calls, email and private Facebook groups.

Course leader Sandra J. Filer, MBA was recently named U.S. Teacher-Trainer by Heart Inspired Presentations which is licensed

by Hay House. Dr. Patricia Crane, who trained personally with Hay, has approval to lead the trainings along with husband Rick Nichols and other licensed teacher-trainers around the world.

The next in-residence training is April 21 to 28, in Tampa.

Pre-registration is required. Class size is limited to 20.

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INDIGENOUS WISDOM Elders Urge Us to Reimagine Life

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by Anita Sanchez

irst, 27 indigenous elders from 23 North American tribes, two African tribes, a Tibetan Buddhist and a Sami from Finland gathered at Turtle Mountain, in Dunseith, North Dakota, in 1994.

Recently, 13 elders from 10 tribes from Russia, Columbia, South Africa and the U.S. gathered in Kauai, Hawaii. Other such gatherings, too, are participating in a shared prophecy supporting world salvation.

They offer humanity four sacred gifts of wisdom rooted in their life experiences.

This is our invitation to receive them.

Power of Healing

Power to Forgive the Unforgivable

Power of Hope

Forgiveness is releasing ourselves from the prison of pain, hurt or mistreatment. It takes courage and self-love to do this. The reward of this act is freedom to use our energy to create what is life-giving to our self and the lives of those we touch.

Power of Unity

This is a time for us all to become and remain united and steadfast, repairing the world from the misuse of power and greed.

When we choose to stand in the circle of unity, there is strength. Each of us has an important part to play in the circle of life to sustain precious relationships among people, Earth and spirit for ourselves, our children and future generations.

Indigenous elders tailor their healing practices to the whole human being, using good medicine, defined as anything or anyone that brings into positive alignment the spiritual, mental, emotional and physical levels. Healing can take many forms, based on tradition, the healer, patient and nature, yet four basic elements or practices are consistent: listening, supportive relationships, unconditional love and committing to creative, positive action.

Hope springs from the choice to tap into an infinite energy source. It may not be understood by modern science, but indigenous wisdom keepers behold an inner certainty of something bigger than us all. When we open ourselves to hope, it is possible to release the pressure and desire to try to know something about everything, and instead free our imagination to create expansive possibilities.

Anita Sanchez, Ph.D., is a transformational leadership consultant, speaker, coach and author of the new book, The Four Sacred Gifts: Indigenous Wisdom for Modern Times, from which this was adapted. For videos and a song, visit FourSacredGifts.com.

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FRUIT PESTICIDES LOWER FERTILITY IN WOMEN A Harvard study of 325 women undergoing fertility treatments found that those consuming the most produce high in pesticide residues, such as strawberries, spinach and grapes, were 18 percent less likely to become pregnant and 26 percent less likely to have a live birth compared to women eating the least amount of pesticide-laden produce. Study co-author Dr. Jorge Chavarro suggests that women trying to conceive should eat organic produce or low-pesticide choices like avocados, onions and oranges.

Climate change is a terrible problem, and it absolutely needs to be solved.

It deserves to be a huge priority. ~Bill Gates

When overweight adults exchange refined grain products such as white bread and pasta for whole-grain equivalents, they tend to feel full sooner, eat less, lose weight and experience a reduction in inflammation, the journal Gut reports. Researchers from Denmark’s National Food Institute and the University of Copenhagen studying 50 adults at risk for Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease found that test volunteers realized these benefits by eating whole grains, and rye in particular.

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Less REM-Stage Sleep Linked to Dementia Risk

People that get less rapid eye movement (REM) sleep may have a greater risk of developing dementia, according to a new study published in Neurology. Following 321 people over age 60 for 12 years, Australian researchers found that those that developed dementia spent an average of 17 percent of their sleep time in REM sleep, compared to 20 percent for others. It also took them longer to get to that dream-generating stage.

Nature Videos Calm Prisoners

Maximum-security prison inmates in Oregon that spent an hour a day for a year watching nature videos were involved in 26 percent fewer violent acts compared with fellow inmates, and reported feeling significantly calmer, less irritable and more empathetic. The University of Utah study, published in Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment, states, “An estimated 5.3 million Americans live or work in nature-deprived venues. Such removal from nature can result in an ‘extinction of experience’ that can further lead to disinterest or disaffection toward natural settings, or even biophobia (fear of the natural environment). People that infrequently or never spend time in nature will be deprived of the numerous physical and emotional benefits that contact with nature affords.”

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Air Pollution Linked to Psychological Distress Air pollution takes a toll on mental health, University of Washington researchers have concluded. By linking health data for 6,000 people to census tracts, they found that people living in areas with the highest levels of airborne fine particulate matter scored 17 percent higher in measures of psychological distress, including sadness, nervousness and hopelessness.

The higher the level of particulates—emitted by car engines, fireplaces and fossil fuel power plants—the greater the impact.

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Herbs Ease Polycystic Ovary Symptoms Ingesting a combination of five herbs while making healthy lifestyle changes significantly reduced symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome in a recent Australian study of 122 women published in Phytotherapy Research. The herbs were Cinnamomum verum (cinnamon), Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice), Hypericum perforatum (St. John’s wort), Paeonia lactiflora (peony) and Tribulus terrestris (tribulus).

Menstrual cycles returned to normal duration for 55 percent of the women, and significant improvements occurred in body mass index, pregnancy rates, hormones, insulin sensitivity and blood pressure. Subjects also exhibited less depression, anxiety and stress.

High-Fat Diet Risks Multiple Sclerosis Relapse A high-fat diet increases the risk of relapse of multiple sclerosis in children by as much as 56 percent, reports The Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry. A multi-university study of 219 children also found that each 10 percent increase in saturated fat as a share of total calories tripled the risk of relapse. Inversely, each additional cup of vegetables per week cut the risk of the disease by 50 percent.

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Banking Stem Cells for the Future

by Ginger Rodeghero

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id you know your teeth could unleash your healing power? The National Institutes of Health has isolated a very powerful class of stem cells found in the dental pulp of teeth that have the capacity to differentiate into many types of tissue such as bone, cartilage, liver and muscle. This ability to differentiate is referred to by researchers as ‘plasticity’. This makes the stem cells obtained from teeth particularly valuable to medical researchers as they develop new therapies to fight disease and repair injury.

Stem cells are specialized cells that have the unique ability to regenerate and differentiate. They are the body’s repair and maintenance cells. They fight disease, repair injury and work to keep the body in good health.

Both the National Institutes of Health and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services forecast that the almost limitless and lifesaving potential of stem cells will revolutionize the medical field and how we fight disease and repair injury.

Today, hospitals are utilizing stem cells to treat leukemia and heart failure and are growing and transplanting organs derived from a patient’s own stem cells. Medical researchers in the emerging fields of personalized and regenerative medicine are developing stem cell-based therapies to fight a variety of health

conditions including, but not limited to, diabetes, osteoporosis, Crohn’s disease, cancer, Parkinson’s disease, spinal cord injuries and Alzheimer’s.

The Department of Defense is spearheading the Armed Forces Institute for Regenerative Medicine (AFIRM), a $250 million national effort to fast-track and rapidly apply the latest techniques in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine for the treatment of injury and trauma to members of our armed forces wounded in action.

At Clearwater Family Dental, we are always excited to implement new technology and have studied the research on dental stem cells. We feel a sense of urgency to offer our patients an affordable and convenient way to bank their family’s stem cells. To that end, we have partnered with StemSave which allows us to offer our patients the opportunity to secure their own powerful and valuable stem cells during routine dental procedures.

Clearwater Family Dental is located at 215 S. Myrtle Ave., Clearwater. To learn more about how you can secure your family’s future health by banking their stem cells, call 727-442-3363 or visit StemSave.com.

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‘Sink’ Setback

A study published in the journal Science found that forests across Asia, Latin America and Africa release 468 tons of carbon per year, equivalent to nearly 10 percent of the annual U.S. carbon footprint. Thus, tropical forests may no longer be acting as carbon sinks and could be releasing more carbon than they store.

Lead author Alessandro Baccini, with the Woods Hole Research Center, in Massachusetts, says, “These findings provide the world with a wake-up call on forests. If we’re to keep global temperatures from rising to dangerous levels, we need to drastically reduce emissions and greatly increase forests’ ability to absorb and store carbon.”

Researchers think nearly 70 percent of this loss of carbon storage capacity is caused by small-scale degradation from logging, drought and wildfire.

Researchers say that policies to curb deforestation, reduce degradation and restore the integrity of the land could turn forests back into carbon sinks.

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Just 100 Companies Emit Most Global Emissions

In July 2017, historic new research from environmental nonprofit CDP, in collaboration with the Climate Accountability Institute, revealed in The Carbon Majors Report that 71 percent of all global greenhouse gas emissions since 1988 can be traced to just 100 fossil fuel producers. It’s the first in a series of planned publications to improve transparency and highlight the role companies and their investors could play in tackling climate change.

Offenders ExxonMobil, Shell, BP and Chevron are among the highest-emitting investorowned companies. If fossil fuels continue to be extracted at the same rate for the next 28 years as they were between 1988 and 2017, global average temperatures would be on course to rise by 7.2 degrees Fahrenheit by the end of this century, likely causing catastrophic consequences, including substantial species extinction and global food scarcity risks.

Read the report at Tinyurl.com/ CarbonTop100List.

Scientists’ Security France Welcomes Beleaguered Climate Researchers

French President Emmanuel Macron awarded 18 climate scientists from the U.S. and elsewhere millions of euros in grants to relocate to his country for the rest of Donald Trump’s presidential term. Macron’s “Make Our Planet Great Again” grants are meant to counter Trump’s intent on the climate change front following his declaration to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris climate accord.

One winner, Camille Parmesan, of the University of Texas at Austin, who is working at an experimental ecology station in the Pyrenees charting how human-made climate change is affecting wildlife, says that in the U.S., “You are having to hide what you do.”

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global briefs U.S. Waste Paper Turned Away

Companies that recycle cardboard boxes were overwhelmed after record-breaking holiday shopping online. The U.S. Postal Service estimated it delivered 10 percent more packages in 2017 than the year before. Amazon, the leader in online shopping, said it shipped more than 5 billion items for Prime members in 2017. All of this cardboard is a huge recycling challenge. Americans routinely toss food waste and other garbage into their recycling carts, and China, the country that receives the bulk of these contaminated recyclables, says it has had enough.

China, by far the world’s biggest importer and processor of recyclables, has put the U.S. on notice that it will begin turning away all but the most pristine used plastics and unsorted waste paper by this fall and early next year.

The pronouncement has alarmed U.S. government and industry officials, especially on the West Coast, that face the challenge of either cleaning up the vast, never-ending stream of recyclables to meet China’s strict standards or finding other places to dump the messy items—perhaps in landfills.

The uncertainty caused by China’s looming ban is beginning to slow down the entire West Coast system for sorting and shipping off recyclables. In Hong Kong, which ships its waste paper and cardboard to the Chinese mainland, mounds of the materials already are piling up at docks and in cargo ships being kept at sea.

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Waxworm Wonders

Caterpillars Offer Clues to Plastic Cleanup

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Waxworms, a type of caterpillar, are vexing to beekeepers because they devour the wax that bees use to build honeycombs. It turns out that they can do the same to plastic. Ongoing worldwide research reveals several types of bacteria found in waxworms that digest some kinds of plastic at rates that vary from weeks to months.

Scientist Federica Bertocchini, at the Spanish National Research Council, mashed up a quantity of the greater wax moth and applied the paste to polyethylene. After half a day, about 13 percent of the plastic had disappeared.

She collaborated with biochemists at the University of Cambridge to analyze this chemical decomposition of the plastic. They discovered that some of the substance is converted into ethylene glycol, a sign that it was genuinely being degraded. The carbon-to-carbon bonds found in polyethylene are also present in the wax that the caterpillars eat.

Susan Selke, director of the Michigan State University School of Packaging, remarks, “The hunt for organisms that can degrade plastics is on. Right now, we don’t have a good solution for dealing with the plastics that are piling up on our planet.”

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Window-Like Solar Cells Could Power 40 Percent of U.S. Needs

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Solar energy is now the cheapest form of new energy in dozens of countries, with record-setting solar farms being built worldwide.

Researchers have been investigating ways to make transparent solar panels that resemble glass that could be used as window panels at the same time as converting the light that shines on them into electricity.

“Highly transparent solar cells represent the wave of the future for new solar applications,” explains materials scientist Richard Lunt, Ph.D., from Michigan State University. “We analyzed their potential and show that by harvesting only invisible light, these devices have the potential of generating a similar amount of electricity as rooftop solar while providing additional functionality to enhance the efficiency of buildings, automobiles and mobile electronics.”

As reported in Nature Energy, his team has developed a transparent, luminescent, solar concentrator that looks like clear glass, covered in small, organic molecules adept at capturing only ultraviolet and near-infrared wavelengths of light.

The visible light that enables human vision isn’t obstructed, so we can see through the cell. If scaled up to cover the billions of square feet of glass surfaces throughout the U.S., it could potentially supply about 40 percent of our country’s energy needs.

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Distributed Power

Transforming Plastics

Some municipalities spend between 20 and 40 percent of their annual budgets on the energy needed to operate wastewater treatment plants.

The city of Thousand Oaks, California, has transformed their biggest energy user into an energy generator.

Across the U.S., energy users of all sizes are taking control of their power supply and relieving stress from the grid. That’s the idea behind distributed energy. Atlantic Re:think and Siemens have partnered to explore this burgeoning energy revolution.

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UK furniture and design company Pentatonic has invented the Trashpresso, a solar-powered, mini-recycling plant that transforms plastic waste into usable architectural tiles. Pentatonic doesn’t use raw goods that create excess waste because they are committed to using materials for their products that incorporate some element of recycling, says co-founder Johann Bodecker. They want their products to be reusable, too, so they don’t use glues, resins, paints or formaldehydes to create them, a philosophy that influences all company decisions.

The Trashpresso can be used in off-the-grid places where traditional recycling plants would be impractical. It sorts, shreds and compresses trash into plastic fibers to create fully formed tiles. The invention has attracted the attention of companies that want to reduce their own contribution to plastic waste and ocean pollution. Starbucks UK, for example, has commissioned Pentatonic to turn their coffee shop waste into furniture, including bean bag chairs produced from plastic bottles and cups.

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Sway Congress Save Wild Horses Campaign Update

The Trump Administration’s Fiscal Year 2019 budget again calls on Congress to lift long-standing prohibitions on the destruction and slaughter of wild horses and burros. The budget seeks to cut approximately $14 million of the Interior Department’s Bureau of Land Management Wild Horse and Burro Program by selling as many as 90,000 federally protected American mustangs for slaughter to avoid management costs and supply foreign markets with horsemeat.

So far, citizens have held the line in favor of America’s iconic equine heritage. As Congress discusses appropriations for 2019, we must continue to press our senators and representatives to stand with the 80 percent of Americans that demand protection for these animals.

Make your voice heard today via the online form at Tinyurl.com/ SaveWildHorsesNow.

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Why a Warming Planet is Harming Our Health

by Lisa Marshall

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amantha Ahdoot’s son Isaac was 9 years old when he collapsed from the heat while playing clarinet at band camp. It had been a record-hot summer following a mild winter and early spring, and Dr. Ahdoot, an Alexandria, Virginia, pediatrician, had already noticed a string of unusual cases: A toddler had contracted Lyme disease in the once tick-free region of Northern Maine. A teenager had suffered an asthma attack in February, a full month before she usually started taking allergy medicine. A displaced grade-schooler from out of town arrived traumatized after fleeing a hurricane-ravaged home with her family. But it wasn’t until she saw her son laying on a gurney in the emergency room with an IV in his arm that she fully connected the dots.

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“I was aware that the weather had changed a lot since I was kid. But it really didn’t hit home until that day that climate change could affect my health and the health of my children personally,” recalls Ahdoot. “I realized it would be a betrayal of my duty as a pediatrician to sit back and do nothing about it.”

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health issue today. In one recent survey of 1,200 allergists, 48 percent said climate change is already affecting their patients a “great deal” or a “moderate amount.” In another survey of lung specialists, 77 percent said they were seeing patient symptoms grow more severe due to worsening climate-related air quality.

In a sweeping review published last October in The Lancet medical journal, a team of healthcare professionals proclaimed that the human symptoms of climate change are “unequivocal and potentially irreversible,” noting that since 2000, the number of people in the United States exposed to heat waves annually has risen by about 14.5 million, and the number of natural disasters annually has increased 46 percent.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has also begun to weigh in with a Climate-Ready States and Cities Initiative to help local health departments brace for everything from the hazardous air quality associated with more forest fires to the spread of vector-borne diseases like Zika and West Nile as the range and season of mosquitoes and ticks expands.

Meanwhile, groups like the newly formed and expansive Medical Society Consortium on Climate & Health, to which Ahdoot belongs, are being proactive. Its doctors are greening their offices, swapping cars for bikes, buses or carpooling, lobbying lawmakers and encouraging their patients to undertake measures to prevent the problem from worsening. In the process, they say, they might even improve their own health.

“We want the public to understand that climate change is not just about polar bears or receding glaciers in the Arctic, but also about our children and our health here and now,” says Ahdoot.

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Flora and Fauna Issues

During the past century, average temperatures have increased between 1.3 and 1.9 degrees Fahrenheit, with annual increases accelerating in recent years as 2012, 2015, 2016 and 2017 all set records for ambient heat. Such rising temperatures, combined with increased rain and record-high atmospheric carbon dioxide levels, can have a significant impact on plants— both those that irritate or nourish us, says Howard Frumkin, a medical doctor who co-authored the Lancet report and teaches environmental and occupational health sciences at the University of Washington, in Seattle.

Wild, allergy-inducing plants like ragweed and poison ivy are flourishing.

Poison ivy is growing faster, larger and more toxic as excess carbon prompts it to produce more of its rash-inducing compound, urushiol. “We are seeing the season for ragweed productivity expanding, with pollen levels rising higher and earlier and lasting longer by several weeks,” advises Frumkin. In 2016, residents of Minneapolis, Minnesota, endured a ragweed season that was 21 days longer than in 1990. Other, desirable crops, like grains, do worse in hotter carbonrich climes, producing less protein and other nutrients, Frumkin notes.

Meanwhile, bugs are thriving, with longer seasons and wider ranges in which to reproduce.

Mosquitoes’ capacity to transmit dengue fever— the world’s fastest-growing mosquitoborne illness—has risen by 11 percent since 1950, more than half of that just since 1990, according to the Lancet report. Further, the tick that carries Lyme disease is now present in 46 percent of U.S. counties, up from 30 percent in 1998. “My physician colleagues used to treat two or three cases a month during tick season,” says Dr. Nitin Damle, a physician at South County Internal Medicine, in Wakefield, Rhode Island.

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Swap tailpipes for pedals: Bike

or walk instead of driving, especially for distances of less than two miles, which comprise 40 percent of all car trips.

A study in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives found that if everyone did this in just 11 cities in the Midwest, not only would carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions fall, but it would extend 1,300 lives and save $8 billion in healthcare costs due to better air quality and less sedentary lifestyles.

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Eat less red meat: Producing

red meat results in five times more climate-warming emissions per calorie than chicken, pork, dairy or eggs, according to a study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science. It also creates 11 times more emissions than the production of potatoes, wheat or rice.

Eating less red meat can also decrease an individual’s risk of certain cancers.

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Encourage hospitals and doctors’ offices to go green:

The healthcare system is responsible

“Now each of us sees 40 to 50 new cases each season.”

Heat Pollution

Rising heat can also aggravate lung conditions because it promotes the production of ozone, a major lung irritant. With prolonged heat often come wildfires. When one burned for three months in North Carolina in a recent summer, researchers discovered that residents of counties affected by the smoke plume showed a 50 percent increase in emergency trips due to respiratory illness.

Like Isaac, more kids are ending up in hospitals due to soaring temperatures, with U.S. emergency room visits for heat illnesses up by 133 percent between 1997 and 2006. Ahdoot recalls a young football player from Arkansas that showed signs of weakness and fatigue during practice, but wasn’t treated right away. He ended

for about 10 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions, according to a recent study by researchers at the Yale School of Medicine, in New Haven, Connecticut. Boston-area hospitals recently slashed their overall emissions by 29 percent in five years.

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Plant more trees: As they grow,

trees remove carbon dioxide from the air. Being around green space has also been shown to boost mental and cognitive health.

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per capita, emit six times more CO2 than the global average, according to research by Jonathan Patz, a medical doctor who directs the Global Health Institute at the University of WisconsinMadison. In a TED Talk, he observed that U.S. lower-income populations and those in developing countries are often hit hardest by gaseous emissions. “Those most vulnerable to the health impacts of climate change are often the least responsible,” he says. “Doing something about this is a matter of compassion.”

up with heat stroke, kidney failure and pulmonary edema and ultimately required kidney dialysis. “Every summer now, I see the impacts of increasing temperatures and heat waves on kids,” she says.

Climate change can also impact mental health, according to a recent review by the American Psychological Association.

Exposure to natural disasters can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder. Plus, according to research institutions including the University of California, San Diego, and Iowa State University, chronic heat, especially at night, can interfere with sleep and even lead to aggressive behavior.

Then there’s the worry about what to do about it, and whether it will be enough.

“When you talk with people about what is affecting them, climate is definitely one of the things stressing them out,” says Thomas Doherty, Psy.D., a psychologist April 2018

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in Portland, Oregon. “There’s a sense of mystery and powerlessness around it that weighs on people.”

Fresh Perspective, New Hope

Mona Sarfaty, a family physician who is now director of the Medical Society Consortium on Climate & Health, attests that 69 percent of Americans are aware that climate change is occurring, and more than half agree that human activities are at least partly to blame. Yet only a third believe it could ever harm them personally. “So much of the early focus was on the receding glaciers and the penguins,” she says.

“People today still think it will affect ‘those other people over there,’ but not them.”

She agrees with the recent focus on imminent health issues, and is encouraged that a growing number of healthcare professionals feel it’s their duty to inform their patients about climate change to mobilize action.

“When you talk about climate change not only in terms of the health impact it has on individuals and families, but also in terms of the real-time benefits of taking action against it, people are a lot more interested in doing something,” says Sarfaty.

For instance, shifting to clean energy sources like wind and solar instead of coal can effect better air quality and easier breathing now. Cycling or walking to work rather than driving can reduce carbon emissions, boost feel-good brain chemicals and keep weight in check. Writing letters to editors or attending rallies to urge lawmakers to pass climate-friendly policies can not only fend off the anxiety and depression that comes with feeling helpless, but also effect real change.

Ahdoot is taking these steps now. She has solar panels on her roof, is assisting the local hospital to reduce its carbon footprint, takes public transportation to work and encourages her kids to walk whenever possible. “I don’t feel powerless at all. I feel empowered and optimistic,” she says. “The more we know, the more we are moved to act. We can all do something small every day to protect our climate.”

Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer in Boulder, CO. Connect at LisaAnnMarshall.com.

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arth Day, on April 22, will serve again as a galvanizing force on ways to save our planet. With the theme of End Plastic Pollution, the Earth Day Network (EDN) is setting a specific focus this year on the importance of reducing the use of plastics and finding more Earthfriendly alternatives (EarthDay.org).

The nonprofit notes that of the approximately 300 million tons of plastic annually produced to make bags, bottles, packages and other commodities worldwide, only about 10 percent is successfully recycled and reused. The rest ends up in landfills or as litter, leaching dangerous chemicals into soil and water, endangering humans and wildlife alike.

EDN asks everyone to pledge to switch to sustainable alternatives, subscribe to its newsletter, spread the word via social media, educate and mobilize citizens to demand action, and donate to support the adoption of a global framework to regulate plastic pollution that will engage individuals, companies and governments worldwide.

Further, EDN is extending people’s ability to take personal responsibility by self-rating and guiding their involvement via practical toolkits. “People can create and follow a plan to reduce their plastic footprint and also share that data to help others via

Sat. Apr. 21, 8am-11am, Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs, Focusing on areas of the Brooker Creek Preserve where exotic invasive vegetation and unnatural overgrowth exist. Join Friends of Brooker Creek Preserve leaders & staff and help return the preserve to its natural beauty.

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ISLAND EARTHDAYS 2018 Sat.-Sun., Apr.21-22, 11am-5pm, Honeymoon Island State Park, 1 Causeway Blvd, Dunedin. Presented by Friends of the Island Parks & Honeymoon & Caladesi Island State Parks. Activities include program on raptors & owls, nature walks, children’s activities, 5 bands and food vendors. Free event with $8 park admission. FMI: IslandEarthDays.com, 727-738-2903.

the Billion Acts of Green online campaign,” says Valeria Merino, vice president of Global Earth Day, adding that participants will be able to create an ongoing record and track their commitments. The initiative is also providing materials, tips on organizing cleanup events and social media tie-ins.

Help Tampa Bay celebrate and forward progress in sustainability efforts by participating in these local Earth Day 2018 events.

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Seeking volunteers to foster unity and strengthen community bonds through beautification and improvement efforts across Hillsborough County. Trash bags, water and soft gloves provided; promotional giveaways available. Bring sunscreen, hat/sunglasses, protective footwear, work or garden gloves. FMI: KeepTampaBayBeautiful.org/great-american-cleanup.

Sat. Apr.7, 10am-3pm, George C. McGough Nature Park, 11901-146th St. N., Largo. Children’s activities, music, wildlife exhibits, information on recycling, guest speakers, a free tree give-a-way and food vendors. Raptor show at 1pm. Free admission.FMI: Largo. com/egov/apps/events/calendar.egov. 727-518-3047.

5th ANNUAL EARTH DAY FESTIVAL Sat. Apr.21, 10am-5pm, Historic Williams Park, St. Petersburg. Join with people across the globe sharing common reverence and respect for this beautiful but fragile planet. FMI: EarthDaysp.com.For info on parking and public transportation, visit EarthDaysp. com/event-information.

20th Annual 24-Mile Tampa Bay Swim Sat., Apr. 21, Celebrating Earth Day and the revitalization of Florida’s largest estuary, this 24-mile ultra-distance marathon swim race starts at Sunshine Skyway Bridge & ends at Courtney Campbell Causeway, Tampa. FMI: Distance Matters Race Director Ron Collins, 727-531-7999, Collins@ TampaBay.rr.com or DistanceMatters.com.

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GREEN THUMB FESTIVAL Sat.-Sun. Apr.28-29, 9am-4pm.,Walter Fuller Center, 7891-26th Ave. N., St. Petersburg.Exhibits & vendors, diagnostic soil, water sample clinic, recycling rally, children’s programs, garden wagon parade, free mulch, plant auction, 1000s of trees for sale ($5), free butterfly plants, tool sharpening booth, entertainment, food court. Free parking. FMI: 727-893-7441, StPeteParksRec.org/greenthumb/activities.

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elanie Monteith, of San Diego, California, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at age 24 and plagued by symptoms for 14 years. Simple daily tasks became challenging. She relied on walking aids and walls to keep from falling. Eventually, she quit her job. Every day tested her survival skills. Then, in late 2017, Monteith tried grounding and it changed her life.

Grounding, also called Earthing, refers to the discovery of major health benefits from sustained contact with the Earth’s natural and subtle electric charge.

Recent research published in the Journal of Inflammation, Integrative Medicine: A Clinician’s Journal, Neonatology and Health indicates that grounding stabilizes the physiology in many ways, drains the body of inflammation, pain and stress, and generates greater well-being.

Grounding can be as simple as going barefoot in nature, including the backyard, for 30 to 60 minutes once or twice a day on surfaces like grass, soil, gravel, stone and

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sand. If this isn’t practical, special grounding mats and pads are available online for convenient indoor use while sitting or sleeping; people with compromised health often benefit from more time being grounded.

The activity restores a primordial electric connection with the Earth that has been lost with modern lifestyles. We wear shoes with insulating, synthetic soles and live and work elevated above the ground.

These overlooked lifestyle factors may contribute to increasing global rates of chronic illnesses. Grounding revitalizes us, akin to charging a weak battery, because our bodies operate electrically and our movements and thoughts are based on electrical signals. We are bioelectric beings.

Eighteen years of grounding research in a variety of indoor settings, plus grassroots feedback from around the world, clearly show that our bodies operate more effectively when grounded. We sleep better, have less pain, more energy and even look better. Here are some of the documented benefits.

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Reduction of chronic inflammation “Inflammation is intimately linked to most chronic and aging-related diseases,” says Gaétan Chevalier, Ph.D., a visiting scholar at the University of California, San Diego, who has conducted multiple grounding studies. “Grounding seems to be nature’s way to reduce inflammation.”

Enhanced blood flow Thick, sludgy blood is a common feature of diabetes and cardiovascular disorders. Several grounding studies have demonstrated a significant decrease in blood viscosity and enhanced blood flow. “Grounding represents a potent circulation booster; a simple, yet profound preventive and therapeutic strategy,” says integrative cardiologist Dr. Stephen T. Sinatra, of Manchester, Connecticut, co-author of the book Earthing: The Most Important Health Discovery Ever!

Decreased stress Tracy Latz, a medical doctor and integrative psychiatrist in Mooresville, North Carolina, has found, “Patients with anxiety issues, including post-traumatic stress disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder and depression, often benefit from grounding.”

Improved vagus nerve function The vagus nerve connects with and regulates key organs, including the lungs, heart and intestines. In one study, doctors at the Penn State Children’s Hospital, in Hershey, Pennsylvania, grounded hospitalized premature infants and documented improved vagal function that could potentially boost resilience and reduce complications. “These babies have a lot of health challenges,” observes Dr. Charles Palmer, former chief of the center’s division of newborn medicine. “It seems that they are more relaxed when grounded.” More research is needed.

Within a few months of grounding both day and night, Monteith’s disease symptoms receded dramatically. Her balance and stability improved when standing and walking. She sleeps more deeply and has more energy. An eye issue for which there is no drug subsided. She says her health continues to improve and she looks forward to living each day.

Troy Baker, a recovery consultant for special populations and chief program officer of the nonprofit Adapt Functional Movement Center, in Carlsbad, California, who has been overseeing Monteith’s exercise training schedule, has observed a reduction in the effects of multiple sclerosis since she started grounding.

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ardening is good for body and soul, but long hours and repetitive movements can negatively impact even the fittest body. While stiffness and pain patterns might manifest in the lower back, shoulders, legs and hands, performing a few yoga poses can lessen pain, increase flexibility, boost stamina and prevent injury.

“Every action needs a counter action for structural balance to be maintained. Repetitive movements can tighten fascia, restrict movement and compromise nerve impulses,” explains Asheville, North Carolina, yoga teacher and back care specialist Lillah Schwartz, author of Healing Our Backs with Yoga: An Essential Guide to Back Pain Relief. “What goes into spasm tends to remain in spasm,” observes Schwartz, who has helped many people overcome back pain and other chronic structural issues.

Practicing yoga before, during or after spending time outside also promotes mind-body awareness which helps us tune into our body’s natural rhythms and prevent physical problems in the first place. Here are some basics to consider when working in the garden.

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Great agility and strong muscles cannot compensate for being in one position too long, over-reaching or fatigue. “Listen to your body’s messages such as, ‘It’s time for a rest,’ or, ‘That’s too heavy,’” recommends Schwartz. Remember to take regular breaks to rest, stretch and drink water.

4. Standing Scissor Twist (Parivrtta Hasta Padasana) standing close to and bracing against a wall or fence 5. Locust pose (Salabhasana) 6. Squat Pull Spinal Traction (Ardha Malasana in traction)

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Take a Breath

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“Conscious breathing involves both the body and the mind. Long, slow inhalations and exhalations help us tune into our body,” says Schwartz. “Using long breaths when stretching in the garden can help muscles find relief.”

To reduce pain:

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n Stop and breathe. Take slow, deep breaths with a pause (inhalation retention) between inhalation and exhalation.

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n Don’t resist the pain or allow self-judgment. n Wait for a release.

Enjoy Being Outside 5.

Bringing mindfulness to garden work not only helps prevent injury, but helps make it a more enjoyable experience. Here are a few more tips.

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Strike a Pose

Doing yoga regularly will condition the body, but incorporating asanas, or poses, while gardening can be both a fun and practical way to avoid overstressing certain muscle groups and keep the spine and hamstrings supple. Using props in the garden environment such as fences, a wall or a chair can provide convenient support.

Feel free to perform all poses before or after gardening, and all except numbers one and five in the garden.

n If rising early, begin time in the garden with a Warrior 1 pose while facing east.

1. Downward Facing Dog pose (Adho Mukha Svanasana) with

n Stop to drink some water and take pleasure in the garden’s beauty and bounty.

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2. Warrior 1 pose (Virabhadrasana I) 3. Straddle Forward Fold pose (Prasarita Padottanasana)

n Be mindful of feeling the breeze when it brushes the skin and pause to breathe deeply. n Notice the music of the birds or other pleasing sounds in the surrounding environment.

Marlaina Donato is a freelance writer, author and multimedia artist. Connect at MarlainaDonato.com.

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heart disease, colorectal cancer and Type 2 diabetes by 20 to 40 percent. National annual health care costs could drop from $93 billion to $77 billion. Direct greenhouse gas emissions could annually drop 489 to 1,821 pounds per person.

Such an approach involves considering the related water usage, greenhouse gas emissions and carbon footprint—the energy required to cultivate, harvest and transport food—plus processing associated food waste. Here are some top choices.

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hree years ago, the New York Times added a new word to the world’s food vocabulary: Climatarian (n.) A diet whose primary goal is to reverse climate change. This includes eating locally produced food (to reduce energy spent in transportation), choosing pork and poultry instead of beef and lamb (to limit gas emissions), and using every part of ingredients (apple cores,

cheese rinds, etc.) to limit food waste.

Changing our food choices to support this model can have a ripple effect.

Researchers at the University of California, Santa Barbara, in a 2017 study published in the journal Climatic Change, looked at how diets impact personal health, the healthcare system and climate. They found that adopting a more plant-based diet reduces the relative risk of coronary

Hydroponic greens are hands-down winners. The Shelton Family Farm, near Whittier, North Carolina, weekly produces 10,000 to 12,000 heads of hydroponically grown Bibb lettuce. The controlled environment and carefully engineered nutrient delivery systems maximize all resources.

“It’s an enclosed system that runs 24/7, and it’s highly efficient from a waterusage standpoint because we recycle the water,” says William Shelton Jr., a fourthgeneration family farmer. “The only water that’s actually consumed is what’s taken up and transpired through the plants.” In a moderate climate, energy costs to recycle the water and keep the plants at an even temperature are moderate, as well.

Dry-tilled heirloom tomatoes, okra, melons and quinoa are drought-tolerant and only use available rainfall.

Foods that Go Easy on Greenhouse Gases

Plants beat meat. “Livestock farming produces from 20 to 50 percent of all manmade greenhouse gas emissions,” says nutritionist and climate activist Jane Richards, of GreenEatz, in Mountain View, California. “You can reduce your footprint by a quarter by cutting down on red meats such as beef and lamb.”

An exception is the vegetarian staple of rice. According to researchers at Project Drawdown, a climate solutions organization in Sausalito, California, rice cultivation is responsible for at least 10 percent of agricultural greenhouse gas emissions and up to 19 percent of global methane emissions. New farming techniques, like mid-season draining of the rice paddies, could cut methane emissions by at least 35 percent.

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Richards notes, “Meat, cheese and eggs have the highest carbon footprint; fruit, vegetables, beans and nuts, much lower.

The carbon footprint of a vegetarian diet is about half that of a meat-lover’s diet.”

Root crops such as carrots, radishes, potatoes and beets have a lower carbon footprint than above-ground plants due to less food waste. A beautiful beet is easier to grow than a bell pepper that blemishes more easily.

Seasonal, regional fruit, vegetables, herbs and honey have a lighter carbon impact because they are transported shorter distances. Usually what grows best in a region and is consumed locally is also best for the climate.

Foods naturally suited to their environment grow and taste better, and are packed with more nutrients, reports Sustainable Table, an educational nonprofit that builds healthy communities through sustainable eating habits (SustainableTable.org).

Hopeful Developments

New agricultural developments can also benefit our climate environment. According to Project Drawdown research, perennial grains and cereals could be pivotal in reaching soil, carbon and energy targets.

The Land Institute, in Salina, Kansas, has been working with the Rodale Institute, in Berks County, Pennsylvania, to develop a perennial wheat that would not have to be planted from seed each year.

This would save soil, carbon and both human and machine energy.

Kernza, a new perennial grain proven to prosper in natural grasslands like the Great Plains, is not yet widely distributed.

Maria Speck, author of Simply Ancient Grains, advises, “With up to 15-foot-long roots, it can be harvested for five years and uses less fertilizer than conventional wheat. Kernza tastes almost like a cross between rice and wheat—sweet, grassy, mesmerizing.”

Michael Pollan, author of Food Rules: An Eater’s Manual and creator of the film Food, Inc., suggests we keep it simple: “Eat food, not too much, mostly plants.” Climatarians would add another guideline—eat as locally as possible.

Judith Fertig writes cookbooks plus foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

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Beneficial vs. Harmful Mold

Mold in the House What Does It Mean?

by Rusty Tweed

M

olds are organisms which are neither plant nor animal. They are part of the fungi kingdom.

Mold is pretty much everywhere as dormant spores, both indoors and outdoors, just waiting for some moisture and the right material to activate and feed them.

Mold’s purpose in life is to break down decaying organic matter. I’m sure many of you have done the early grade school experiment of leaving some damp bread on a plate overnight only to come back the next day to see the mold sprouting and then growing over the next few days.

What you witnessed were mold spores being activated by the moisture in the bread and sprouting into millions of tiny threadlike growths called hyphae.

This mold is secreting enzymes that digest the bread and then the mold feeds on it, breaking it down into its basic components. This is nature’s way of recycling

matter to be reused by the next growing organism. If this didn’t happen, there would be all kinds of organic matter piling up in its original state and not being reused in nature. Much of the leftover material is fertilizer for some other plant or organism to use. Obviously, mold is an important component of the cycle of life as we know it and is very important in nature.

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The problem is that there are literally hundreds-of-thousands of different types of molds. Some are beneficial, such as in cheeses, helping to give specific tastes and textures. Some are used for antibiotics, such as penicillin. Some though, such as black mold, can cause disease and other allergic reactions. There are about twothousand varieties that have been identified growing in homes, many of which can be harmful to humans. All molds are considered to be a potential hazard; it just depends on the conditions, the amount and the type of mold as to how much of a negative effect they will create.

When mold sprouts, the tiny threads will end in balls covered in spores, much like a dandelion grows hundreds of tiny florets. These numerous spores will be blown off by moving air and release millions of microscopic particles. You can literally place billions of spores on a pinhead.

If indoors, these spores will be picked up by your air handling system and recirculated all through the premises.

Spores are very hardy and can sometimes last thousands of years. Once you’ve grown some mold in any part of your home or building, it’s pretty much a given that the spores have migrated throughout the entire property. These tiny spores are sitting on any available surface and are just waiting for some moisture and the correct type of organic material to allow them to sprout and start breaking down the material. These newly germinated molds will in turn grow more threads and release millions of more microscopic spores into the air. This is the “musty” smell that many people perceive when they walk into an older building.

These millions of spores, if one of the hazardous types of molds, will contain mycotoxins. According to Moldpedia.com, “Mycotoxins are toxins produced by some species of mold. Myco means fungal. These mycotoxins are some of the most toxic substances in existence.” These mycotoxins are what give people bad reactions and make them sick if they are exposed to them over an extended period of time.

According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, “The symptoms of mold allergy are very similar to the symptoms of other allergies, such as sneezing, itching, runny nose, congestion and dry, scaling skin. Mold spores get into your nose and cause hay fever symptoms. They also can reach the lungs and trigger asthma.”

The awareness of mold being a threat to humans has been growing dramatically over the past years. Increasingly, it’s come

up with doctors’ patients as well as being tied to autoimmune issues. Since mold is part of every person’s life, it’s important for all of us to have a basic understanding of mold and know its effects.

Fortunately, there is a way to get rid of mold in your home and that is mold remediation. You are dealing with a toxic organism, so when it comes to remediating mold, it’s always best to hire a professional mold removal and remediation service.

Mold Zero is a mold removal company that uses a highly effective and affordable mold elimination called Dry Fog Technology. It is patented, family-safe, non-toxic and EPA approved in all 50 states.

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Choose Healthy House Ways to Natural Easy Care First Green It Up Plus: Personalized Medicine May articles include: Maintain Healthy Habits Exercise for Menopause Cats Help Relieve Stress Alternative Healing

by Avery Mack

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iving green isn’t difficult or expensive. Start small, one room at a time.

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Defrosting trays have been available for a while, and although they aren’t a miracle solution, they are eco-friendly and easy to clean; thawing most meats, seafood and vegetables usually takes just 30 to 60 minutes. It’s one way to avoid using the microwave.

Most cutting boards of sustainable bamboo or cork originate in China, creating a big carbon footprint. Glass boards are breakable and hard on knives. Consider planet-friendly boards made of recycled cardboard and food-grade plastic combined with flax husks.

A countertop convection oven set about 25 degrees lower circulates heated air to cook food 25 to 30 percent faster and more evenly than a conventional oven; it uses less energy and has fewer emissions.

Foods come out crispier, which also makes for great veggie chips. A conventional oven is still best for soufflés, breads or cakes that rise as they bake.

Replace chemical-coated nonstick pans, disposable parchment paper and aluminum foil with reusable, eco-friendly, U.S. Food and Drug AdministrationNATampa.com

approved silicone mats. They are easy to clean, affordable and available in many sizes and shapes.

Run the dishwasher when full and at night. Off-peak hours won’t cut the electric bill, but are more efficient for the power plant, reducing its energy footprint.

Skip the garbage disposal to save water and energy. Use food waste for plantnurturing compost. Plastics numbered 1, 3, 6 or 7 are prone to leaching into food or drinks. Recycle or repurpose those already on hand to store craft items, small toys or office supplies.

On the Floor Keep floors clean and healthy by leaving shoes at the door. They track in dirt, pesticides, chemicals, pet waste and leaked fluids from vehicles. Slippers or socks with a grip sole keep feet warm and prevent falls.

Bamboo flooring is sustainable and eco-friendly, but is also shipped from China. Using local products reduces ship-

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ping costs, supports American businesses and can give the home a unique design.

“Logs salvaged from the bottom of the Penobscot River turn into flooring, ceilings and accent walls,” advises Tom Shafer, coowner of Maine Heritage Timber, in Millinocket. “The cold temperature preserves the wood and gives it a natural patina. It’s now available in peel-and-stick, affordable planks called timberchic. Planks have an eco-friendly, UV-cured finish.”

For more flooring tips, see Tinyurl. com/Eco-FriendlyFloors.

In the Bathroom

Instead of air freshener sprays, hang petand child-safe plants.

Use fast-drying towels up to four times before washing. Hand towels see more frequent use, so change every other day. Longer wear makeup stays longer on a washcloth; to prevent reintroducing germs to the face, use a facecloth only once.

All-natural cleaning products are easy

to find or make. For some tips, see Tinyurl. com/LovelyEcoLoo.

In the Bedroom

From sheets and bedding to a fluffy robe, choose eco-friendly organic cotton in white, or colored with environmentally safe, non-metallic dyes.

Blue light from a smartphone, computer, tablet or TV can foster sleeplessness.

“I keep all devices out of my bedroom and block all unnatural light,” says Leslie Fischer, an eco-minded mom and entrepreneur in Chicago, who reviews mattresses for adults and babies at SustainableSlumber. com. “I sleep on a fantastic mattress that won’t fill my room with pollution.”

A good pillow is a necessity. Citrus Sleep rates the Top Ten Eco Options at Tinyurl.com/NaturalPillowPicks.

Mattresses should be replaced every eight years. In the U.S., an average of 50,000 end up in landfills each day. California law requires manufacturers to create a state-

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wide recycling program for mattresses and box springs. An $11 recycling fee, collected upon each sale, funds the Bye Bye Mattress program. Connecticut and Rhode Island also recycle them. “An alternative is extending mattress use with a topper,” says Omar Alchaboun, founder of toppermaker Kloudes, in Los Angeles.

What and Where to Recycle Find out where and what to recycle at Earth911.com. Enter the item and a zip code or call 1-800-cleanup.

Going green is money-saving, environmentally wise and coming of age, which makes eco-friendly products easier to access. Earth Day is a perfect time to make simple changes that can have long-lasting and far-reaching results.

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Functional Medicine Approach

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Approaches to Thyroid Disease Management A Comparison of Conventional and Holistic Medicine

by Dr. Nwando Nwanna

Conventional Medicine Approach

The main hormone produced by the thyroid gland is thyroxine or T4. This is converted to the more active form of the thyroid hormone triiodothyronine or T3. The treatment for a low functioning thyroid is to prescribe a drug that replaces the T4.

That drug is levothyroxine. While this approach may be effective in controlling the symptoms of hypothyroidism in a lot of cases, patients are most often advised they have to be on the thyroid medicine for the rest of their lives.

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The Downside of This Approach

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There is no attempt to determine the underlying cause of the thyroid dysfunction.

There is no attempt to heal the thyroid gland.

The treatment alleviates symptoms only.

There are many other factors not addressed that may be affecting thyroid function, including at the level of the hypothalamus, pituitary, the thyroid gland itself or the conversion of T4 to T3.

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The range of values considered to be abnormal is wider and allows for more cases to be diagnosed and treated. Some practitioners also measure and compare the free vs. total T4 antibodies to thyroglobulin, Reverse T3 or rT3. They may also address conditions that favor the conversion of T4 to rT3 in place of T3.

Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is an inflammation of the thyroid gland that reduces its activity and is caused by antibodies attacking the gland, hence autoimmune. Presence of thyroxine peroxidase antibodies and/ or thyroglobulin antibodies will indicate an autoimmune thyroid condition such as Hashimoto’s or Graves’ disease depending on the part of the gland bound and the effect on hormone production.

Graves’ disease is also caused by antibodies against the thyroid gland, but in this case it stimulates the gland to produce more hormones, hence hyperthyroidism.

The treatment approach for many functional medicine practitioners is to replace the thyroid hormone with drugs that contain both T4 and T3. These drugs include Armor thyroid, WP thyroid, Naturethroid and NP Thyroid. This approach is more effective than replacing with T4 alone.

These are more natural sources of thyroid hormone derived from animal glands. They are comprised of a combination of T4 and T3 in proportions that resemble the levels found naturally in the body. Some may argue that the proportions are different from that of humans.

The Downside of This Approach

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Hormones are being replaced, but without addressing the underlying cause of the dysfunction, healing of the thyroid gland cannot take place.

Patients will have to take these drugs for the rest of their lives with periodic dose adjustments.

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Holistic Medicine Approach

The holistic approach is to identify the underlying cause and provide conditions that allow the thyroid gland to heal.

Most holistic practitioners do not use laboratory values but rather rely on the patients’ symptoms and the result of Nutrition Response Testing and/or Autonomic Response Testing to determine thyroid dysfunction. These methods use the neurological reflexes of the body to identify areas that are not functioning optimally and can identify thyroid dysfunctions even before they become apparent in laboratory tests.

Thyroid disease, like many chronic diseases, is associated with one or more of these factors:

• Nutritional deficiencies or food sensitivities • Chemical and heavy metal toxicities • Immune challenges with viruses, bacteria, fungi or parasites • Autoimmune conditions • Stress and other factors that block the body’s innate ability to heal itself

Once the underlying cause is identified, the appropriate remedy to neutralize that factor is found. People that have specific food sensitivities are advised to cease eating those foods and prescribed specific enzymes. People that have problems with chemicals and heavy metals will be recommended supplements that will help with detoxification. Those with immune challenges are given supplements that will rebuild the immune system. Supplement

selections are specific per individual. The next step is to determine supplements that will support the repair of the thyroid gland using Nutrition Response Testing or Autonomic Response Testing.

The body has the ability to repair damaged organs when we create the right conditions for healing. The process of identifying the underlying cause of the dysfunction in order to eliminate or neutralize it and then providing the desired supplements for the restoration of the thyroid gland will lead to a complete resolution of the problem. It takes time for this healing to take place, but in the author’s experience, strict adherence to the program will produce healing in three to twelve months.

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Paul Hawken Shares a Plan to Reverse Global Warming

by Linda Sechrist

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or author Paul Hawken, a leading environmental entrepreneur working with a coalition of research fellows, advisors and expert reviewers, the climate goal is drawdown, or reversing global warming—the point in atmospheric time when the concentration of greenhouse gases peaks and begins to decline on a year-to-year basis. Hawken edited Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming, a compendium of the 100 most substantive solutions that already exist.

Are you optimistic about achieving the goal?

Why is drawdown the goal?

If we don’t name the goal, we are unlikely to achieve it. To date, language like mitigation, stabilization and reduction has been used to address climate change. These goals are not particularly ambitious and will do little to preserve civilization. Those verbs are about slowing the amount of released gases, but do not reverse them. If you are going the wrong way down a road which heads straight over a cliff, slowing down is not a helpful goal. We need to turn around, and that is what drawdown research is all about.

Why and how did you do the research?

We wanted to know if it was game over with respect to global warming, or could we reverse the buildup of greenhouse gases with techniques and practices already underway? We gathered a qualified and diverse group of 70 researchers from around the world to identify, research and model the 100 most substantive existing solutions.

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tion is the most powerful lever available for breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty while mitigating emissions by curbing population growth.

Ranked seventh, family planning, particularly in low-income countries, impacts world population. For women to have children by choice rather than chance and to plan their family size and spacing is a matter of autonomy and dignity.

Together, these two solutions would account for significant reduction in greenhouse gases by 2050. The United Nations estimates a difference between the high and median population projections in 2050 of 10.8 billion versus 9.7 billion. The difference is almost entirely determined by availability of family planning.

book was to present the findings and describe the solutions in ways that fascinated and informed, accompanied by images that enlivened and inspired.

What are the top 10 solutions?

The top 10 solutions, in order, are: refrigerant management, wind turbines, reduced food waste, plant-rich diet, tropical forests protection, educating girls, family planning, solar farms, silvopasture—the intentional combination of trees, forage plants and livestock as an integrated, intensively managed system— and rooftop solar. All 100 are listed at Drawdown.org/solutions-summary-by-rank.

Did any of the solutions surprise you?

None of the solutions surprised us, but their rankings did. For example, educating girls, number six, has a dramatic bearing on global warming. Women with more years of education have fewer, healthier, children and actively manage their reproductive health. Educated females realize higher wages and greater upward mobility, contributing to economic growth. EducaNATampa.com

Drawdown is not about optimism, hope or pessimism. It is a reality project. The science on climate change is amazing, if not stunning. It is the best problem statement humanity has ever created, which I see as a gift, not a curse. Global warming is feedback from the atmosphere. The Earth is a system, and any system that does not incorporate feedback fails. It holds true for our body, ecosystems, social systems and economic systems. The knowledge of global warming and its potential impacts is creating huge breakthroughs in energy, transport, agriculture, housing, urbanization and materials. If it wasn’t for the science of climate change, we would be destroying our planet faster than we already are.

Focusing repeatedly on the problem does not solve the problem. Diagnosis is not prognosis unless we give up. The science of what will happen if we do not act has been here for a long time. What Drawdown points out is that humanity is on the case. The plan we refer to in the book’s subtitle is not our plan; we found a plan being activated by the collective intelligence of humanity. This is a different story than one of gloom and doom.

It is a story of innovation, creativity and generosity—that is who we are.

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings.

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We Need Trees

Arbor Day More Vital Now than Ever

The 147th annual Arbor Day on April 27 encourages tree planting worldwide to replenish lost tree cover including trees wiped out in the recent fires in California and hurricanes in Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico. The Arbor Day Foundation (ADF) is committed to providing 5 million trees in these areas alone. More than 3,400 U.S. communities will participate as an ADF Tree City. Visit Tinyurl.com/USATreeCityDirectory for a current list and criteria for new communities to apply.

The ADF Alliance for Community Trees (ACTrees.org) supports treegrowing programs for 200 nonprofit member groups nationwide via funding, information sharing and forging helpful connections. Trees are much more than aesthetics, says Program Manager Dana Karcher, who most recently welcomed Community Greening, in Delray Beach, Florida, and Outdoor Circle, in Hawaii, into the fold. “Trees clean the air, are a habitat for animals, retain storm water and more.” An affiliated nonprofit program online at NeighborWoodsMonth.org encourages tree planting each October.

Billings, Montana, earned the latest Arbor Day Celebration Award after 12 elementary schools there engaged in environmental education stations and 180 volunteers planted and pruned trees. Other recent biannual award winners included California’s ReLeaf program and the Atlanta Beltline Arboretum.

The need was great even before the world’s forests lost 73.4 million acres of tree cover in 2016, a 51 percent increase over 2015, due to poor forest management, climate change-driven drought and fires, says Global Forest Watch.

Hopeful global signs: The largest-ever tropical reforestation project in the Brazilian Amazon aims to plant 73 million trees in the next six years on 70,000 acres. A New Zealand participation goal for the Billion Trees Planting Programme targets planting 100 million trees annually for a decade. In July 2017, volunteers in Madhya Pradesh, India, planted 66,750,000 tree saplings in 12 hours, exceeding the previous record by Uttar Pradesh of 50 million in 24 hours, as part of India’s reforestation pledge of 2 billion new trees by 2030.

A $10 annual ADF membership fee includes 10, six-inch-tall seedlings to plant or to donate to a national forest. Karcher’s paramount planting tip: “Dig the hole twice as wide and the same depth of the root ball. If it’s too deep, it’ll suffocate. Give roots space to grow.”

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Nature’s Remedies How Animals Self-Medicate

by Sandra Murphy

Every species embodies a solution to some environmental challenge, and some of these solutions are breathtaking in their elegance. ~Linda Bender, Animal Wisdom: Learning from the Spiritual Lives of Animals

F If I had to live my life over again, I’d dare to make more mistakes next time. ~ Natine Sanger

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rom birds and elephants to dolphins, animals, whether by instinct or learned behavior, have discovered ways to cope with parasites, pests, aches and pains. This science of self-medication is called zoopharmacognosy (zoo for animal, pharma for drug and cognosy for knowing).

At home, a dog or cat that eats grass is practicing it to eliminate parasites or hairballs.

Donald Brightsmith, Ph.D., of Texas A&M University, directs the Tambopata Macaw Project in the lowlands of southeastern Peru, studying the many macaws and other parrots that gather clay to eat as a supplement. First thought to help remove toxins from their bodies, clay adds needed sodium to their diet, researchers now believe.

A pregnant elephant in Kenya’s Tsavo Park was observed by ecologist Holly

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Dublin, Ph.D., to travel miles to find a tree not normally eaten. Four days later, the elephant gave birth. Dublin discovered that Kenyan women make a drink from the same leaves and bark to induce labor.

While studying Bornean orangutans (Pongo pygmaeus) in the Sabangau peat swamp forest in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia, primatologist Helen MorroghBernard, Ph.D., of the University of Exeter, UK, observed an orangutan chew the leaves of a plant that were not part of its usual diet until it formed a lather. The orangutan spit out the leaves and used the lather much like humans apply a topical pain reliever.

While animals have been known to eat certain plants when ill, hers may be the first sighting of an animal creating a salve.

Nearby villagers grind the leaves to make

a balm for sore muscles and inflammation.

Morrogh-Bernard believes humans learned this topical application from apes and passed it down through the generations.

In the Red Sea, bottlenose dolphins rub against bush-like gorgonian corals covered by an outer layer of antimicrobial mucus that may protect them from infection, according to dolphin researcher Angela Ziltener, of the University of Zürich, Switzerland.

“It’s amazing how much we’ve learned, but forgotten,” says Ira Pastor, CEO at Bioquark Inc., in Philadelphia, a life sciences company developing biologic products to regenerate and repair human organs and tissues. “We live with other organisms which from a health and wellness perspective are much further advanced than humans. No other species tries to cure with any single solution.

Nature employs multiple options. We’re not appropriately imitating nature yet. We need to do more.”

We feel the answers for the future will be found in the past, not in chemical factories. ~Ira Pastor

Cindy Engel, Ph.D., of Suffolk, England, author of Wild Health: Lessons in Natural Wellness from the Animal Kingdom, says, “Animals rely on plants to provide them with the essentials of life, making their health intimately dependent on plant chemistry to provide everything they need to grow, repair damage and reproduce.”

She continues, “Wild animals carry diseases that affect livestock and humans.

It’s sensible to explore why they’re successful in fending off the worst effects in order to find ways to improve our own health, instead of just trying to eradicate the disease. We can learn from behavioral selfhelp strategies animals employ.” Accom-

plishing this is more difficult than ever, she believes, because today’s severely shrinking habitat makes it hard to find truly wild animals and plants.

“Over the last 100 years, we’ve done a horrible disservice to all life by destroying habitat and exploring only a small percentage of what nature has to offer,” agrees Pastor. “As patents expire, pharma has to change. It’s important to develop botanicals. We’re advised to vary our diet and exercise, yet take the same dose of the same pill daily. We’ve studied dead organisms under microscopes, but living organisms, even as small as microbes, can communicate helpful positive reactions.”

Western medicine has strayed from what nature offers to keep us healthy. Now is the time to take care of both the planet and all living beings on it. “We’ve discarded thousands of years of evidence,” says Pastor. “We cannot destroy the bounty of possibilities.”

Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.

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MONDAY, APRIL 2 Yin Yoga Series – 7:30-8:45pm. April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & May 7. Sandee Nebel, LMHC, CEDS, E-RYT 200. After a long day of work, play or study, sitting or laboring, many “Yin-sters” find an evening practice very beneficial. It eases stiffness in the back, hips and shoulders and helps you spend quiet time with yourself, delving within both mind and body. Some yoga experience is helpful, but modifications will be provided. $60/Series. $15/Single class. Yoga Village, 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater. 727-712-1475, Info@ AYogaVillage.com, AYogaVillage.com/events.

TUESDAY, APRIL 3 Beginner Yoga Workshop Series – Noon-1:30pm.

April 3, 10 & 17. Bev Klein, 200 RYT, Certified Restorative Yoga Instructor. Learn the fundamentals of a basic yoga practice. This will be a small group setting in which participants meet weekly for three consecutive sessions to explore what yoga is all about and develop a love for practice. $45/series. Yoga Village, 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater. 727-712-1475, Info@AYogaVillage.com, AYogaVillage.com/events.

THURSDAY, APRIL 5 Free MeetUP: Un-Hypnotize Yourself – 6:30-8pm.

Patricia V. Scott, PhD, brings 25 years’ experience as a Hypnotherapist and Certified Master Trainer to this interactive seminar on how we are “programmed” throughout our lives and how we can change our programs with hypnosis & NLP. UP Hypnosis Institute, Terrace Plaza, 1810 S. Pinellas Ave., Tarpon Springs.

727-943-5003. UPHypnosis.com.

FRIDAY, APRIL 6 Rice + Bean Burrito Bar – 6:30pm. Spend your Friday night with Naomi Green, Certified Vegan Lifestyle Coach, creating the best darn rice & bean burrito you’ve ever had! This basic oil-free recipe is perfect for adding plant protein to your diet and great as a salad or on a wrap. Free. Nature’s Food

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SATURDAY, APRIL 7 SUP Yoga Certification & Paddle Fitness Certification – 9am-5pm. Apr. 7-9. Join Michelle Maurer, E-RYT500 and Kiristen Cousins, NSP Brand Ambassador, RYT 200 from Grand Cayman Island for a 3-day intensive Paddleboard Yoga Certification. Topics will include proper paddling techniques, safety & rescue, class sequencing, appropriate postures and anchoring systems. $625. Beach Yoga Wellness, 13443 Gulf Blvd., Madeira Beach. Info & registration, 727-222-6476, BeachYogaWellness.com.

Vegan Instant Pot Cooking – 11am. Join Michelle Odiorne, Whole-Food Plant-Based Chef, and learn about this 7-in-1 kitchen appliance and how to use the Instant Pot to create versatile oil- free, healthy, delicious vegan recipes. Free. Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727-443-6703, NaturesFoodPatch.com.

Meet the Mystery Muscle, Relieving the Psoas – 11am-1pm. With Heather Benton, ERYT500. Meet the mystery muscle, the psoas, for an exotic journey of the body. Learn what the psoas muscle is and how it affects posture, balance and stability. Heather will help unlock the mystery to the misalignment of the pelvis and spine in this innovative workshop. $25/ Advance. $30/Door. Yoga4All, 8836 Seminole Blvd., Seminole. Info, Heather 727-480-3004.

Registration Yoga4All.com/workshops.

Learn to Play Crystal & Tibetan Bowls – 1:303pm. Robert Austin has been offering Healing Sound Journeys and individual sessions for over 10 years. Sharing his knowledge of the bowls’ healing powers is a gift. He will help you find your spirit tone bowl or a bowl that can be used for yoga classes or added to your personal sound healing toolbox. Bowls available for purchase. $25. Shanti Vinyasa Studio, 9079 Belcher Rd. N, Pinellas Park.

Register, 727-542-0116, ShantiVinyasa.com.

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The Brotherhood of Light and the Path of the Ascended Masters – 1:30-4pm. From presenter Stephen Amsden, founder of the South Berkshire Research Institute of Spiritual Science, we learn about the evolutionary path known as The Great White Brotherhood, a spiritual organization that has arisen into immortality.

Its members stay to assist us in doing the same through written and spoken word, personal discipleship and training. Sponsored by St. Petersburg Theosophical Lodge. Refreshments. Suggested donation $5-10.

Unity of Clearwater Peace Cottage, 2465 Nursery Rd., Clearwater. Meetup.com/Theosophical-Society-of-StPetersburg and Facebook.

SUNDAY, APRIL 8 Wild Weed Walk –– 10am-1pm. Herbalist Rose Kalajian takes you on a tour of her 7-acre herb farm.

Natural Health Hut & Herb Farm, 26403 Chianina Dr., Wesley Chapel. Info, 813-991-5177. Rose@ imHerbalist.com. imHerbalist.com.

How to Kick Sugar – 1pm. Let’s get real about what sugar does in your body. Why is it that when you start eating it you can’t stop? Dawn MacLaughlin, PhD CHC, shows us how we can transform our sugar cravings without giving up sweetness! Free.

Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727-443-6703, NaturesFoodPatch.com.

La Magia del Perdón – 1pm. Como el perdonar mejora la salud. RSVP 813-340-3556, MartaAlarcon408@yahoo.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 12 BBQ Jackfruit – 6:30pm. John van Vlaardingen, JvVHealth, will show you how to make a delicious BBQ sauce from scratch and transform jackfruit into your favorite plant-based pulled “pork”. Free. Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727-443-6703, NaturesFoodPatch.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 14 Yoga for Addiction: Brain, Life and Body – 12:45-3:45pm. Yogis believe that addiction and its underlying compulsive driver hold us back from being fully functional beings, yet at the same time, believe there’s nothing that can’t be changed.

Workshop covers fundamental yoga practices that

were designed to undermine the very heart of this issue, using mainly brain and life yoga. No yoga experience needed. Workshop cost included with unlimited pass or $25 without. St. Pete Yoga, 2842 Dr. MLK Jr. St. N. Sign-up, 727-894-9642, Info@ StPeteYoga.com, StPeteYoga.com.

empty stomach. Get recommendations on equipment and local sources of produce plus special ingredients. $25/advance, $30/day of event. Beach Yoga Wellness, 13443 Gulf Blvd., Madeira Beach. Info & registration, 727-222-6476, BeachYogaWellness.com.

Healthy Feet Workshop – 1-3pm. Aching feet, bunions, plantar fasciitis putting a cramp in your dance moves or your life? Your feet carry you through your life so how are you treating them? With over 170 hours of training just on the feet, Nancy MacDonald, E-RYT500 teaches you how you can improve the health of your feet and legs. Handouts provided. $25. Shanti Vinyasa Studio, 9079 Belcher Rd. N, Pinellas Park. Info 727-542-0116. Register, ShantiVinyasa.com.

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SUNDAY, APRIL 15 Chakras: Balancing the Subtle Body – 12:453:45pm. Learn about the energy focal points in the body and how to reveal which chakra(s) are out of balance. We will explore an in-depth connection with the subtle body and present several ways to access its power. Discover how we are affected mentally and physically when the body’s energy centers are imbalanced. Workshop cost is included with unlimited pass or $25 without. St. Pete Yoga, 2842 Dr. MLK Jr. St. N. Sign-up, 727-894-9642, Info@StPeteYoga.com, StPeteYoga.com.

Juicing & Smoothies – 4-5pm. Join Michelle Maurer, E-RYT500 and Cassie Dixon, RYT200 for proper juicing and smoothie protocols, recipes with nutrition information, and which foods are best together for maximum absorption. We will create and sample some favorite juices and smoothies so come on an

Reiki I & Reiki II – 9am-1pm. Apr. 16-17. Class certification when completed Reiki II and also Reiki III and CEUs available for LMT, Provider Number MCE 50-13619, for Reiki credits. Reiki is a noninvasive & practical tool for regeneration, transformation and healing. Rev. Maria Antonieta Revello, Reiki, Karuna & Qigong Master, Light Therapist & Samassati practitioner, NLP practitioner. Member of ICRT, ILA. Info and RSVP, 813-334-7424, ReikiShrine@gmail.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 19 Stress: What it Means + Why it Matters – 6:30pm.

Surprisingly, most people don’t really know what stress is or what it truly does to our bodies. For Stress Awareness Month, Kevin Wade, LMT, CINT MA54985, St. John-Clark Pain Treatment Center, will explore how stress affects us and what we can do about it. Free. Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727-443-6703, NaturesFoodPatch.com.

FRIDAY, APRIL 20 Friday Night Yin Yoga – 6:30-8pm. Heather Benton, ERYT500. The practice of Yin Yoga targets the dense connective tissue of the hips, pelvis and lower spine. Postures are held for longer periods allowing

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SATURDAY, APRIL 21 Spring Salads with Homemade Dressings – 11am.

Save money & eat fresh! Join Debby DeGraaff, Natural Foods Chef & Author, for a brown rice seasonal salad with a zesty Florida citrus vinaigrette and a traditional mouthwatering broccoli Thai salad.

As an added bonus, she will show you how to make a vegan Caesar dressing on romaine. Free. Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727443-6703, NaturesFoodPatch.com.

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Inner Alchemy – 11am-1pm. Take a journey through your own consciousness. Delve deep into your own Divine Presence and gain awareness of how you can consciously govern your energy field to shift and lift your experience at will. Flow gracefully from one vibrational frequency to the next, building energy, releasing blockages and liberating anything that needs to be set free so you can experience the exaltation of your being. Transforming density is life changing! $33. Nana Hendricks, Largo location.

Space limited, register, Info@NanaHendricks.com.

Consciousness, Evolution and Planetization – 1:30-4pm. Throughout the 20th century, a spiritual, philosophical and mystical worldview emerged with evolution and transformation at its spiritual core. Jeremy Johnson will introduce key figures in this purview of evolutionary mysticism: Sri Aurobindo and Mirra Alfassa’s Integral Yoga, Teilhard de Chardin and the noosphere, and William Irwin Thompson’s cultural evolution. Sponsored by St. Petersburg Theosophical Lodge. Refreshments.

Donation $5-10. Unity of Clearwater Peace Cottage, 2465 Nursery Rd., Clearwater. Meetup.com/Theosophical-Society-of-St-Petersburg and Facebook.

Beginning Gong Technique – 1:30-4:30pm.

Adele Giotta, RYT 200, Gong practitioner, Floridalicensed chiropractic physician. Learn techniques to play a gong well. Create a zone of relaxation and healing for yourself and others, learn to care for your gong so it will last a lifetime. No prior musical training required. $49/three-day advanced purchase, $59/after. Yoga Village, 2760 Daniel St.,

Clearwater. 727-712-1475, Info@AYogaVillage. com, AYogaVillage.com/events.

Hypnosis International Certification – 6 weekends (not consecutive). FL Statute 485 compliant, internationally recognized. Grads receive two certifications: International Assoc. of Counselors & Therapists & UPHI. Learn basic & advanced techniques, medical uses, regression, parts integration, Time-Line, NLP & more. Enroll by 4/7: $3095, $2895/UPHI Members; After: $3395/$3095. Re-certify or upgrade skills (call for info). UP Hypnosis Institute. Tarpon Springs location. 727-943-5003. UPHypnosis.com.

Crystal Bowl Sound Healing with Yoga to Heal the Chakras – 4-5:30pm. Join yoga teacher, mental health counselor and reiki master Meredith Futernick on a journey to learn about the chakras and how blockages or issues can result in an imbalance of these energetic hubs in the body. Move through yoga postures (asanas) and pranayama (breathwork) while bathing in crystal bowl sound healing to leave feeling balanced and relaxed. $25/advance, $30/day of event. Beach Yoga Wellness, 13443 Gulf Blvd., Madeira Beach. Info & registration, 727-222-6476, BeachYogaWellness.com.

TUESDAY, APRIL 24 Aromatherapy 101 – 7-9pm. (for beginners) Come learn the basics about essential oils and how to use

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25 Natural Health Workshop: How to Achieve Energy and Weight Loss – 7-8pm. Join Dr. Kevin Granger and Dr. Dan Riesling and discover the secrets to losing weight and getting back to feeling energetic, naturally! Free. Granger Health, 205 S Myrtle Ave., Clearwater. Info & registration, 727248-0930, GrangerHealth.com.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 26 Less Stress = More Happiness with Hypnosis & NLP – 6:30-9pm. Experiential class uses stress-reducing techniques that can lead to greater happiness using hypnosis & NLP. Public participate as practice clients. Hypnosis-NLP certified practitioners get 3 CEUs. Includes scripts & CD (1st visit). $35; $25/ UPHI Members. UP Hypnosis Institute, Terrace Plaza, 1810 S. Pinellas Ave., Tarpon Springs. 727943-5003. UPHypnosis.com.

FRIDAY, APRIL 27 TriYoga Tampa Bay – 6:30-9pm. Join Lynne (Chandra) Andrews for Tri Yoga Flows, beginning with a flowing series to warm up the body, including stretch-

es for the hips and spine. Standing postures build strength and improve balance. Session will end at the wall with wavelike movements for the spine and sustained hip stretches prior to deep relaxation. $40.

Shanti Vinyasa Studio, 9079 Belcher Rd., Pinellas Park. 727-542-0116. Register, ShantiVinyasa.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 28 Pranayama Workshop for CEC & 200hr YTT – 8am-6pm. Apr. 28-29. Join Michelle Maurer, ERYT500 for Yoga Teacher Training Module with Beach Yoga Wellness. CEC available for current yoga teachers. Beach Yoga Wellness, 13443 Gulf Blvd., Madeira Beach. 727-222-6476. Info on specific topics covered, pricing & Registration, visit BeachYogaWellness.com.

The Secrets to Sustainable, Healthy Living – 11am. There is endless and confusing information that talks about what to do to stay healthy.

Presented by Dr. Grace Pampo DOM CNHP CYT, HealingUTrust by Dr. G. Pampo, this seminar will give you more certainty and clarity to fiercely guide you through the challenges in life. Free. Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727443-6703, NaturesFoodPatch.com.

aspect of healing trauma, lowering stress, bypassing self-doubt, self-criticism, fear and anxiety. It is an invaluable tool to support receiving and experiencing greater love and abundance flowing in your life. Eluv combines her vocals with a tapestry of pure tones of the Crystal Singing Bowls, lush harp strings and other beautiful sounds. $30/advance, $35/after May 1. Yoga Village, 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater. 727-712-1475, Info@AYogaVillage. com, AYogaVillage.com/events.

FRIDAY, MAY 11 Iyengar Yoga Workshop – 6-8pm Fri. 9:30am12:30pm & 5-7pm Sat. 9:30am-12:30pm Sun. May 11-13. Senior Teacher David Meloni, direct student of B.K.S. Iyengar, was recently awarded the Advanced Senior Level 2 certificate and is the only one in the world to hold it. He is director

of A.S.D. Iyengar Yoga Center in Florence, Italy where he teaches. Presented by Anastasia Iyengar Yoga, hosted by Shanti Vinyasa Studio, 9079 Belcher Rd., Pinellas Park. Anastasia 727-344-9315.

Register, aIyengarYoga.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 2 The Tao of Voice – 1:30-5:30pm. Eluv Zotos, recording artist, musician & radio personality. Your voice is your most powerful sound healing instrument. In this playshop, learn (simple) specific healing sounds & techniques to help open your heart, balance chakras, release stagnant emotions, find your “soul note” and awaken your devotional voice with sacred mantra and more. Let go of the old stories about your voice and have fun! $65/advance, $75/after May 1. Yoga Village, 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater. 727-712-1475, Info@AYogaVillage.com, AYogaVillage.com/events.

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Herbal Beer Making – 11am-12:30pm.

With Beorne Maukonen. $40. Natural Health Hut & Herb Farm, 26403 Chianina Dr., Wesley Chapel.

Info, 813-991-5177. Sign-up, imHerbalist.com.

Restorative Yoga with Yoga Nidra – 1:30-4:30pm.

With Nancy MacDonald. Linger in the healing postures of restorative yoga, allowing the body and mind to soften and release, as we move into spring, the time of growth and new beginnings.

Plant the seeds of self-care. Give yourself the gift of relaxation. $35. Space is limited. Sign up to hold your space. Shanti Vinyasa Studio, 9079 Belcher Rd. N, Pinellas Park. Info 727-542-0116. Register, ShantiVinyasa.com.

Yoga Nidra – 3-4pm. Doug Warner, E-RYT500. Yoga nidra is a unique form of guided meditation with the practitioner comfortably reclined and supported. The nidra practice gently trains the mind to stay consciously aware while creating a sense of deep relaxation. All student levels welcome. Wear loose, comfortable clothes. $15/Advance. $20/Door. Yoga4All, 8836 Seminole Blvd., Seminole. Info, Douglas 727-8045356. Registration Yoga4All.com/workshops.

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will help you discover the life you want to lead, the person you want to be, and the impact you want to have on the world.

This delightful book is a compilation of essays, they range from the profound and poignant— love, faith, loss—to the heartwarming and hilarious—middle-age angst, motherhood mishaps, dog-poop scofflaws—and more.

A Year of Inspired Living offers personal reflection questions and space for the reader to journal and help them create their most inspired year.

Leafy Greens + Super Salads – 4pm. Join Brad Myers, The Vegabond Chef, to find out which leafy greens make for the best nutrient-dense salads while still overflowing with flavor! Brad’s classes are the 2nd Wednesday & last Sunday of every month.

Free. Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727-443-6703, NaturesFoodPatch.com.

PLAN AHEAD FRIDAY, MAY 4 Heart Healing Sacred Sound – 6:30-8:30pm. Eluv Zotos, recording artist, musician & radio personality. Accessing the power of your heart is a powerful

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of Ontological coaching, as well experience what it is like to “be coached”. Bring your life challenges, desires, and dreams and we’ll get you on the road to your success! $30 per person per month; 3 or 6 month commitment required. Contact Coach Dianne 727-481-1646 or coach@diannekipp.com.

Gentle Restorative Yoga – 9-10:15am. Doug Warner, E-RYT 500 offers this class for softly opening and aligning heart, mind, body and breath to help relieve stress, recovery from illness and fatigue and increase flexibility and circulation. Calming, relaxing class to help renew the body, quiet the mind. All levels welcome. Yoga4All, 8836 Seminole Blvd., Seminole.

Info, Doug 727-804-5356, Yoga4All.com.

Sound Bath Healing Meditation – 6:30-7:30pm.

Relaxing guided meditation and sound healing with the Tibetan and crystal bowls. Open your chakras to deeper levels of physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual balance. $10 suggested donation. Awakening Wellness Center, 6161 MLK Jr. St. N, Ste. 100, St. Petersburg. 727-289-4747. AwakeningWellness.org.

25 Years of Teaching Meditation – 10-11am Sun; 6:30-8:30pm Weds; 6-7pm Fri. Learn three unique pre-Buddhist approaches to practicing meditation; techniques used by the earliest Yogis designed to awaken into the freedom and fullness of yourSelf. Practice the fundamentals, avoid common pitfalls, and get guidance creating a practical, sustainable, life-changing practice.

St. Petersburg Yoga, 2842 Dr. MLK St. N., 727-8949642, info@stpeteyoga.com, StPeteYoga.com.

Retirement or Re-Career Life Planning – 6-7pm.

Second Monday monthly. Join Coach Dianne Kipp for a “telecoaching” call to explore your questions, fears and concerns about how to prepare for a successful and satisfying retirement or “re-career”.

Dianne will share the non-financial critical aspects of preparing for your retirement or re-career. $30.

Space limited to 6. Register 727-481-1646.

Shamanic Dream-work Journey Circle – 1:00-4:00 Sing, Dance, Drum, & Rattle to learn how to access the Dream for divination, healing, sharing, by creating strong friendships & community in a shamanic circle.

Every Sunday join Mira where everything is possible.

We will shift and lift the spirits in order to heal & learn how Shaman safely create miracles empowering your own inner shaman to develop more and more each week. Cost: Suggested $33 TEXT Mira for info (813)500-9863 Awakening Wellness Center 6161 MLK Jr. North (9 Street) Ste.100 St Petersburg FL. (727)289-4747 www.awakeningwellness.org

monday Rise & Shine Yoga – 6-7am. Start your day with a Morning Yoga Flow to wake you up and get you moving. Class is taught for all levels with modifications for beginners through advanced. Pricing packages at BeachYogaWellness. com. Beach Yoga Wellness Studio, 13443 Gulf Blvd., Madeira Beach. 727-222-6476.

Beach Yoga-Redington Shores – 9:30-10:45am.

Mon, Weds, Fri, Sat. Visit BeachYogaWellness. com for beach location, parking details and pricing information. 727-222-6476.

Gentle AM Yoga – 10-11:30am. Gentle morning class that warms the joints slowly and gently, bringing fluidity back into the body. Not a lot of getting up and down; all poses can be modified to work with your body. Excellent class for chronic back pain; learn from back care specialist, easy/gentle Nancy MacDonald. Alignment using props brings ease to poses. Shanti Vinyasa, 9079 Belcher Rd., Pinellas Park. Purchase class passes at ShantiVinyasa.com.

tuesday Yin/Restorative Yoga – 10:30-11:30am. Tues, Thurs. A gentle, restorative class to connect postures with the breath. We will focus on a few postures to allow exploration of pranayama (breath) and time to find the nuances of each pose for your level using modifications and props. Pricing packages available at BeachYogaWellness.com. Beach Yoga Wellness Studio, 13443 Gulf Blvd., Madeira Beach. 727-222-6476.

Kids Mindful Yoga – 4-5pm. Also Thurs. Kids ages 5 to 9 can learn the fundamentals of Mindfulness in body, breath, mind & life through yoga. Taught by our Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Yoga Instructor, and Mom of two. Parents can relax at the same time in their own separate Restorative class. 4-5pm, St. Petersburg Yoga, 2842 Dr. MLK St. N., 727-894-9642, info@stpeteyoga.com, StPeteYoga.com.

Acupuncture & Cupping with Amparo – 4:307:30pm. 30-minute sessions with our certified Florida licensed acupuncturist, Amparo Parades. $30. Awakening Wellness Center, 6161 MLK Jr. St. N, Ste. 100, St. Petersburg. 727-289-4747. AwakeningWellness.org. Text Amparo 727-287-8350.

Align and Strengthen – 5:45-7pm. Nancy MacDonald uses her knowledge of anatomy and biomechanics to allow your yoga practice to unfold with structure yet playfulness. Understand the ease within the postures even as they challenge you; deepen your understanding of the yoga postures, develop greater flexibility and awaken the mind-body connection.

Shanti Vinyasa Studio, 9079 Belcher Rd., Pinellas Park. Info, 727-542-0116, ShantiVinyasa.com.

Inner Wisdom Coaching Circle – 6-8pm. Join Coach Dianne Kipp in a “telecoaching” group each month to discover your internal wisdom, while learning how to overcome your “Monkey Mind” negative self-talk. You will learn the foundations

Free Yoga Class – 5:45-7pm. Beginners welcome.

If you are new to yoga or new to Yoga4All, are a Pinellas County resident and want to check us out, please join us for this or any one class at the studio for free (limit one). Yoga4All, 8836 Seminole Blvd., Seminole. Marty 727-392-9642, Yoga4All.com.

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Acupuncture Intern Clinic $25 + Cost of Herbs – 6-8pm. Students spend about an hour or two using the Chinese medicine system of evaluation to see what herbs and herbal formulas to recommend for you. They are supervised by one of our experienced acupuncture & herbal practitioners. Appointments only. Acupuncture & Herbal Therapies, 2520 Central Ave.,St. Pete, 727-551-0857, AcuHerbals.com.

Health and Weight Loss Club Cooking Class – 6-7pm. Join us for a fun evening with Dr. Kevin Granger and Chef Trevor Granger while eating a delicious dish, and attain the skills to prepare healthy, tasteful meals that will help you lose weight. $5/per person. Granger Health, 205 S. Myrtle Ave., Clearwater. Info & registration, 727-248-0930, GrangerHealth.com.

Open Hatha Yoga Class – 6:30-7:45pm. Barney Chapman, certified in Hot and Sivananda Yoga, presents a nurturing practice of breath and form with a variety of postures to enhance overall range of motion and flexibility. Infused with yoga philosophy, become more aware of the possibilities of your practice and more responsible for inner experience. First come, first served. $15. Yoga Village, 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater. 727-712-1475, Info@AYogaVillage. com, AYogaVillage.com/events.

Roll & Renew – 6:30pm. Yoga for Stress with Stacy Renz, E-RYT, PYT, OTR. Spend the hour on the floor luxuriating in breath, long stretches and self-massage. Learn to use the foam roller and yoga tune-up balls to alleviate trigger points and stimulate meridian lines. $16. Living Room Yoga, 8424 4th St. N, Ste. F, St. Pete. 727-826-4754, Schedulicity. com/scheduling/LRYQK9/classes.

Minding Your Weight: Create Your Ideal Healthy Body – 6:30-8:30pm, 2nd Tues. monthly. Patricia V. Scott, Ph.D., teaches hypnosis & NLP techniques for achieving and maintaining a fit, healthy body & lifestyle. Guided hypnosis included. $25/One class or Buy five/get one class free. UP Hypnosis Institute, Terrace Plaza, 1810 S. Pinellas Ave., Suite G, Tarpon Springs. 727-943-5003. UPHypnosis.com.

Toning Using Sacred Sounds – 6:30pm-7:30pm - Unleash the power of your authentic intuitive voice and create a new relationship to health and well-being. Experience harmony by tapping into the ancient power of sound and vibration. $10 suggested donation. Awakening Wellness Center, 6161 MLK Jr. St. N, Ste. 100, St. Petersburg. 727-289-4747.

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wednesday Ageless Agility: Not Just Yoga Anymore – 8:309:45am or 10-11:30am. Nancy MacDonald presents mindful strength training for those who don’t want the gym or are recovering from injury or illness.

Focus on balance/fall prevention uses resistance bands, balance discs, small weighted balls and more.

Shanti Vinyasa, 9079 Belcher Rd., Pinellas Park.

Info, 727-542-0116, ShantiVinaysa.com.

Reiki Share – 10am-2pm. By appointment only.

Experience the most profound, powerful & gentle relaxation technique; feel renewed and lighter.

Re-establish healthy frequencies of cells and your whole vibrational field, bringing back health to cells, tissues and organs. Complements any form of therapy. Appointments, 813-813-334-7424 Maria, 813-447-2558 Raysa or ReikiShrine@gmail.com.

Gentle & Restorative Yoga 5:30-6:30 – Learn to use your breath and become familiar with the subtle nuanced language of your body. Tachi Crisanti leads this gentle, yet powerful class using philosophy and postures that will stretch your abilities. Cost: $10 per class or, buy 5 classes and pay only for $40.00. For Info call Tachi (203) 980-7532. Awakening Wellness Center 6161 MLK Jr. North (9 Street) Ste.100 St Petersburg FL. (727) 289-4747 AwakeningWellness.org Herb Student Clinic $10 + Cost of Herbs – 6-8pm.

Students spend about an hour or two using the Chinese medicine system of evaluation to see what herbs and herbal formulas to recommend for you.

They are supervised by one of our experienced acupuncture & herbal practitioners. Appointments only. Acupuncture & Herbal Therapies, 2520 Central Ave.,St. Pete, 727-551-0857, AcuHerbals.com.

Jin Shin Jyutsu – 6:30-7:30pm. (Art of the Creator through Compassionate Man) Self-Help Instruction.

Join Nancy Wolf to learn how to use your hands to harmonize the life energy in your body, inducing relaxation and reducing the effects of stress. Jin Shin Jyutsu brings balance to the body’s energies which promotes optimal health and well-being and facilitates our profound healing capacity. Love donation. The Life Center, 6811 N. Central Ave., Tampa. Info and registration, Nancy 813-500-0579.

Mindfulness Meditation & Practice – 7-8:45pm. In the spirit of Thich Nhat Hanh. Mindfulness practice helps to cultivate compassion, develop inner peace and experience joy in daily life. UU St Pete, 719 Arlington Ave N, St Petersburg, Info floridamindfulness.org.

Open Restorative Yoga with Sandbags Class – 7:30-8:30pm. Andrea Seiler, 200 RYT hatha yoga teacher, 200 KRI certified kundalini yoga teacher, certified in restorative yoga. First come- first serve; no advance reservations available. Yoga Village, 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater. 727-712-1475, Info@ AYogaVillage.com, AYogaVillage.com/events.

thursday Hypnosis & NLP Master Class-MeetUP – 6-9pm.

Usually held last Thursday; check website to be sure.

Public welcome to participate as practice clients & enjoy experiencing Hypnosis-NLP with certified practitioners receiving 3 CEUs to expand skills with techniques, scripts & interactive practice with attendees. $35; $25 (UPHI Members). UP Hypnosis Institute, Terrace Plaza, 1810 S. Pinellas Ave., Suite G, Tarpon Springs. 727-943-5003. UPHypnosis.com.

Living Your Truth Guided Meditation – 7-8:30pm.

First three Thursdays every month. Phillip Walker, LCSW and reiki master teacher, guides the meditative experience with crystal singing bowls and music to journey deeper into your true self. $10. Awakening Wellness Center, 6161 MLK Jr. St. N (9th St.), Ste.100, St. Petersburg. Info, Phillip 813-817-7000.

727-289-4747. AwakeningWellness.org.

Morning Hatha Yoga – 8:30-9:45am. Nancy MacDonald’s knowledge of anatomy and functional movement allows the practice to unfold with structure yet playfulness. Understand ease within the postures even as they challenge you. Deepen your understanding of the yoga postures, develop greater flexibility and awaken the mind-body connection. All levels.

Shanti Vinyasa, 9079 Belcher Rd., Pinellas Park.

Purchase class passes at ShantiVinyasa.com.

friday Restorative/Yin Yoga – 10-11:30am. Join Nancy MacDonald, yoga therapist, certified restorative yoga teacher, as she guides you in postures supported with yoga props as the body unwinds and unfolds naturally. Discover inner calm and whole body wellbeing; good for anxiety, depression, stress. All Levels. Shanti Vinyasa, 9079 Belcher Rd., Pinellas Park. Purchase class passes at ShantiVinyasa.com.

Achieving Wellness through Healthy Habits Part I – 6-8pm. 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th Fridays. Modules 3–6. Karampreet, Kundalini Yoga Teacher. Join the Yoga Village Community in any class in this 16-week program on how to apply yoga to your life. Start your journey with a commitment to Self; begin or deepen your practice of yoga, meditation, pranayama and the process to heal limiting habits so you can recover your soul. $18/ class; $108/reserve for 8. Yoga Village, 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater, 727-712-1475. Info@AYogaVillage. com, AYogaVillage.com/events.

Free Yoga Class – 9-10:15am. Beginners always welcome. If you are new to yoga or to Yoga4All, a Pinellas County resident and want to check us out, please join us for this or any one class at the studio for free (limit one). New student discount on passes for everyone. Yoga4All, 8836 Seminole Blvd., Seminole. Info, Marty 727-392-9642. Yoga4All.com.

saturday Yoga – 8:30-9:30am. First and third Sat. Yoga will extend your health and life, keep you flexible with poise and is also excellent for emotional balance, with She Toles. Love donation. Info & RSVP by Friday, She 813-546-3754, YogaShe@hotmail. com. YogaQiVibration.com.

Awakening Wellness Center Affordable Saturday Clinic – 9am – 4pm – Treat yourself to any of our services at a reduced price! Includes Tibetan Bowl Relaxation Therapy, Nutritional Counseling, Acupuncture, Cupping, Sound Therapy, Individual Yoga Instruction. 50 minute sessions with our certified professionals are $25. Awakening Wellness Center, 6161 MLK Dr., Ste. 102, St. Petersburg. Call for appointment, 727-289-4747. AwakeningWellness.org.

Jay, a reader from Largo, shares this photo of 11-year-old Pork Chop, adopted from Pinellas Animal Control when he was 4-months young.

Yoga for Scoliosis – 10:30am-12:30pm. 2nd Sat. monthly. Stacy Renz, occupational and yoga therapist, shows the proper application of yoga to stretch the muscles that are over-tight and strengthen the muscles that are weak, offering relief from back pain. Living Room Yoga, 8424 4th St. N, Ste. G, St. Petersburg. Info & registration, 727-826-4754, LivingRoomYoga.biz.

Easy Self-Hypnosis Training – 1-3pm. Usually held last Saturday; check website to be sure. Patricia V. Scott, internationally certified Master Trainer of hypnosis, teaches how to discover untapped potentials, talents & abilities using the power of your Unlimited Mind. $35; $25 (UPHI Members). Hypnosis CD, workbook & scripts included. UP Hypnosis Institute, Terrace Plaza, 1810 S. Pinellas Ave., Ste. G, Tarpon Springs. 727-943-5003. UPHypnosis.com.

Now Playing Saturdays: The Dr. Tracie Show – 3-4pm. Listen Live on iHeart Radio to “Your expert in Integrative Medicine.” NewsRadio WFLA 970.

The Power of 8 Meditation, Healing and Sharing Circle – 4pm-5pm - Our group follows the guidance of Lynne McTaggert’s newest book “The Power of 8”.

Led by John DeRugeris, Doctor of Medical Qigong.

When individuals in a group focus their intention together on a single target, a powerful collective dynamic emerges that can heal longstanding conditions, mend fractured relationships, lower violence and more.

Donations accepted. Awakening Wellness Center, 6161 MLK Dr., Ste. 102, St. Petersburg. Call for appointment, 727-289-4747. AwakeningWellness.org.

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

Intro to Ayurveda – 10-11:30am. First Sat. monthly.

Bring awareness of Ayurveda and incorporate into everyday life for balance and health. Jan. 6: History & Basic Principles. Feb. 3: Learn Doshas & Gunas, body-mind types. Mar. 3: Improve Digestive Health w/Ayurveda. $15/per session. Ojas Ayurveda, 6201 Lynn Rd., Tampa. Register, 813-666-0810. OjasAyurveda.us.

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community resource guide

Connecting you to the leaders in natural healthcare and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide call 727.865.9339 or go to NATampa.com and request a media kit.

ACUPUNCTURE Jade Tree Wellness Center Tom Elman, AP, LMT 3039 - 49th St. N, St. Petersburg 727-344-8690 JadeTreeWellness.com

Professional Herbalists Training Program Acupuncture & Herbal Therapies 2520 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727-551-0857 AcuHerbals.com

Happy, Healthy, Whole! Acupuncture, Herbs and Massage to help you feel better. We treat everything from asthma to emotional issues, from Acid Reflux to Fibromyalgia. Free Consultations!

The 2-year program meets one weekend each month for class and Wednesday nights for our hands-on student clinic. This program is designed to create clinical herbalists in a combination of Chinese and western herbalism.

Many open classes. Designed to meet American Herbalists Guild standards.

See ad page 15.

Florida Board Certified Acupuncture Physician offering acupuncture therapies for the whole family. Established, comfortable, caring and professional integrative medicine clinics in South & North Tampa. In-network 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

Orthomolecular Nutrition & Wellness 9225 Ulmerton Rd., Ste. 312, Largo 727-518-9808 OrthoLiving.com.

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

Astrology for Your Soul

Aluna Michaels, M.A., Esoteric Astrologer Dunedin 727-239-7179 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.”

“Wanting to achieve “your best” results in life? Consider engaging a certified Life coach. You will be amazed at the outcome! Now offering Retirement Life Planning & Coaching, plus “End Of Life” Support Services. Providing excellence in coaching for over a decade. Life is short! Live it Well! Call Coach Dianne TODAY for a complimentary intro session.”

RENEW LIFE

Bonnie Barrett 28469 US Hwy 19 N. #402, Clearwater 727-461-7227 RenewLifeFla.com, Lic# MA14802 MM35406 25 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 35. .

dentists Beata carlson, DDS

2701 Park Dr. Suite 4, Clearwater 727-712-3837 NaturalAndCosmeticDentistry.com Natural, Holistic, Aesthetic Dentistry. Careful Silver filling removal. Non-metal crowns and bridges. Be pampered in our Spa-like atmosphere. See ad back cover.

chiropractic Natural Living Chiropractic & wellness center

Specializing in natural hormone replacement therapy: the natural, bioidentical way and other safe, natural nutritional solutions for menopause symptoms, including weight loss, acupuncture, chelation, allergy elimination, and walk-in care.

See ad inside front cover.

NaturalLivingChiropractic.org

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Certified Life, Career, Retirement Coach 727-481-1646 coach@diannekipp.com Diannekipp.com

astrology

Dr. David Minkoff Dr. George Springer Sue Morgan, ARNP and Jennifer Baer, ARNP 301 Turner Street, Clearwater 727-466-6789 LifeWorksWellnessCenter.com

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Dianne M. Kipp, BSN, PCC, CTT

colon Hydrotherapy

Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine Chris Dziubinski, DOM, AP, L. Ac 12952 N Dale Mabry Highway,Tampa 813-935-CARE (2273) MindBodySpiritCare.com

coaching

Dr. Paula Giusto 310 South Brevard Ave. Tampa, Fl 33606 813-253-2565

Family chiropractic care, wellness care, nutritional counseling, neuromuscular massage therapy.

Jin Shin Jyutsu & craniosacral therapy.

NATampa.com

David F. Doering, DDS

Doering Family Dental 1201 W. Linebaugh Ave., Tampa 813-933-5365 TampaDentalCare.com Cosmetic and restorative dentistry. Conservative approach to periodontal (gum) treatment. See ad page 35.

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 welcome patients of all ages and can handle any concern that you may have.

See ad page 12.

Ray Behm, DDS

127 N. Garden Ave., Clearwater 727-446-6747 BehmNaturalDentistry.com Improve your overall health with holistic dentistry! Materials are tested for compatibility with your body. We remove toxic metals, treat root canals, and strengthen teeth and gums with state-of-the-art ozone treatments.

See ad page 37.

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, dog, cats, and horses.

Promoting health through the use of Herbs. See ad page 22.

hypnosis UNLIMITED POSSIBILITIES HYPNOSIS, INC.

Patricia V. Scott, President 727-943-5003, 866-537-7746 UPHypnosis@yahoo.com, UPHypnosis.com Professional Hypnosis & NLP Certification Training, Weekly classes & Private sessions (Smoking, Weight, Stress, Sports, Habits), Clinical/Medical Hypnotherapy available w/referral. Speaking Services & Corporate Programs.

See ad page 25.

To Advertise in the Resource Guide email Debbey at dwilson@natampa.com or call 727.865.9339

integrative medicine 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, Fatigue & Stress Management, Weight Loss, Yoga, Nutritional Counseling. Affiliated with St. Joseph Hospital. Most insurance accepted.

best medicine, inc.

Carol L. Roberts, M.D. 3010 E. 138th Ave., Suite 7, Tampa 813-308-9677

Specializing in Bioidentical Hormone replacement therapy, Genetic testing, Microbiome testing, Nutritional testing, Infectious Disease treatment, Hypnotherapy, Ayurvedic Medicine and Yoga classes are available.

See ad page 4.

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 patient.

Hormone replacement therapy, weight loss, thyroid, GI issues, Diabetes, infrared sauna, IV nutrition, Anti-aging, Chronic fatigue, adrenal fatigue, and toxicities. See ad page 11.

Reshma Patel, M.D.

info@reshmapatelmd.com 813-644-9384 ReshmaPatelMD.com Dr. Patel is Board Certified in Integrative and Internal Medicine. She specializes in complex medical cases promoting food-based solutions, mindbody programs, and expert nutraceutical guidance.

Be happy for this moment.

This moment is your life. ~Omar Khayyam

Success by design

9095 Belcher Road Pinellas Park Fl, 33782 727-548-0001 PoundsAwayTampaBay.com A Wellness Center for Age-Management, Functional Medicine and Medical Weight Loss. Specializing in Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement including Pellet Therapy, Gut Health/ Food Allergies, Detoxification, Nutritional Evaluations, Acupuncture, Massage therapy and more.

See ad page 7.

meditation Meditation on the Inner Light and Sound 1-877-MEDITATE SantMat.net

Learn how to live in alignment with the soul’s purpose and to experience greater harmony within, with others, and with the environment. Always free, never a charge.

psychologist Dr. Thomas Quinlan, PsyD

8479 Dr. MLK Jr. St. N., St. Petersburg 727-906-6185 Drq@HealthyLifestylesTampaBay.com HealthyLifestylesTampaBay.com “Dr. Q” is a clinical psychologist specializing in children, adolescents and adults. His background in disordered eating, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationships and motivational coaching makes him uniquely qualified to diagnose and develop an effective treatment plan for healing.

See ad page 31.

psychotherapy Lois A. Miller, L.C.S.W., PA

238 E. Davis Blvd. Suite 302, Tampa 813-258-3906, Fl. Lic. swooo1738 info@mytherapywithheart.com MyTherapyWithHeart.com Integrative and holistic psychotherapy for individuals and couples. Treating anxiety, depression, grief, relationships, trauma, transitioning and more, using EMDR, EFT, mindfulness, and other modalities. See ad page 17.

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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

veterinarian animal alternatives holistic health care Dr. Anne Lampru 238 E. Bearss Ave., Tampa 813-265-2411 AnimalAlternatives.org

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 8.

Tampa Bay Thermography

June Drennon, Certificated Clinical Thermographer JuneDrennon@TampaBayThermography.com 727-729-2711 TampaBayThermography.com

American College of Clinical Thermography 2008. Prevention is better than early detection.

Knowledge is power: Know your risk factors to make corrections and avoid developing pathology.

Call for location convenient for you. See ad page 18.

Dr. Anne Lampru has practiced holistic veterinary medicine since 1983. Believing that each pet is unique, she tailors a health restoration or maintenance plan to their individual needs.

See ad page 30.

Medicine River Animal Hospital Shawna L. Green, DVM 15235 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 44.

weight loss Healthy Lifestyles Tampa Bay 8479 Dr. MLK Jr. St. N., St. Petersburg 727-906-6185 Drq@HealthyLifestylesTampaBay.com HealthyLifestylesTampaBay.com

Stop emotional eating (eating when not hungry) and develop healthy coping skills. Enjoy tasty, nutritional foods and never diet again. Work out with personal trainer 3x/week with free gym membership.

See ad page 31.

MEDICALLY SUPERVISED DIET LifeWorks Wellness Center Sue Morgan, ARNP 301 Turner Street, Clearwater 727-466-6789 LifeWorksWellnessCenter.com

Experience this revolutionary, medically supervised weightloss program, where patients lose 14-20lbs in 24 days.

See ad inside front cover.

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