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Contents 30 HEART OF A WOMAN The Right Choices Keep It Strong

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34 KEN PAGE

on Making Love Last

36 AMAZING EMBRACE The Healing Power of Hugs

38 RECIPES A HEART WILL LOVE Tasty Ways to Boost Heart Health

41 A COMMON

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HEART SONG

Whales Point the Way

42 WARMING UP FOR WINTER SPORTS Sure-Fire Ways to Get Fit

REASON #11: FDA approved since 1982.

44 INVESTING FOR GOOD How to Align Money With Values

46 SOOTHING

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Natural Remedies Restore Calm

48 ESSENTIAL OILS FOR PETS

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DEPARTMENTS 12 news briefs 16 health briefs 24 global briefs 34 wise words 36 healing ways 38 conscious eating

41 inspiration 42 fit body 44 green living 46 healthy kids 48 natural pet 51 calendar 56 resource guide

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

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ebruary 2019 has arrived and with it another edition of Natural Awakenings Tampa Bay. As always, this issue overflows with insightful news and views at the forefront of the natural health movement. The exciting growth in this vast community of like-minded people is a pleasure to behold. It is a holistic trend fueling hope and well-being in communities here and nationwide.

Each February, the folks at the American Heart Association stimulate heart health awareness and education nationwide, working with thousands of grassroots volunteers and local organizations to spread the word. In keeping with this focus, this month’s Natural Awakenings highlights cutting edge viewpoints from experts in the field.

Writer Lisa Marshall’s “Heart of a Woman: The Right Choices Keep It Strong” (page 30) offers stimulating insight and is a welcome reminder of the healing possibilities available through the holistic approach.

On page 38, writer Avery Mack’s “Recipes a Heart Will Love” presents choice heart wellness recipes from Carol D’Anca, board certified nutrition practitioner and author of Real Food for Healthy People: A Recipe & Resource Guide.

In “Amazing Embrace” (page 36), writer April Thompson explains how hugs of appreciation uplift us in body, mind and spirit. It’s a timely thought, what with Valentine’s Day this month.

There are many ways to express appreciation and much for which to be grateful.

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Is Your Heart Sending You Signals?

Natural Treatments for Heart Disease

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e’ve all heard that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., but did you know there are many things you can do to decrease your risk of heart disease and even prevent it? What’s more amazing is you can actually improve your heart health using natural therapies.

If you have high blood pressure, coronary artery disease or heart failure, your condition can be improved with diet, exercise, targeted supplements, hormone balance, detoxification, chelation and more. Not all interventions are necessary; every individual is different. Even if you have a family history of heart disease, you can improve your heart health.

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Gentle Touch Chiropractic & Wellness Center

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erving Bay Area residents since 2003, Gentle Touch Chiropractic & Wellness Center provides an all-in-one approach to natural health.

For those suffering from chronic and acute conditions, oftentimes more than one approach is needed to resolve the health issue.

Dr. Colette Cseszko, chiropractic physician and acupuncture physician, combines gentle chiropractic adjustments, medical acupuncture treatments and physical therapy modalities in the same visit, making Gentle Touch a great choice for patients who have busy schedules and need to feel better now. Complementary therapies include ultrasonic, electric muscle stimulation, percussive massage and spinal traction.

Dr. Cseszko treats patients who suffer from chronic back and neck pain; migraine headaches; shoulder pain; chronic fatigue; insomnia; sciatica; menstruation problems; infertility for both men and women; impotence; auto accident injuries; side effects related to radiation and chemotherapy; coccygeal pain; plantar fasciitis and more. She also offers an integrative and natural approach to inducing labor.

Location: 10575 68th Ave. North, Ste. D1, Seminole. For more information and to set an appointment, call 727-235-3265 or visit Gentle-chiro.com. See ad page 6.

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Salt of the Earth Therapies Comes To Safety Harbor

Peaks of Health Announces Addition of Physician Assistant

wner of Salt of the Earth Therapies, Stacy Kilfeather recalls that from a young age she was sensitive to the energy around her. How fitting that her life’s path took her into the field of massage therapy.

Practicing for close to 20 years has given her the time to bring to the table multiple tried and true therapy modalities.

Massage has many benefits for everyone, but in particular for addictive behaviors or PTSD patients, Kilfeather’s treatments have demonstrated a new appreciation for the healing touch. Additionally, her application of ionic detox foot baths and specific oil blends tailored to the individual’s needs complement her hands-on approach.

Massage therapy increases dopamine levels; when a patient receives continuous bodywork, dopamine levels steadily increase, getting the body back to a feel good state. While increasing dopamine, massage and bodywork also decrease cortisol— the stress hormone—allowing the parasympathetic nervous system to reset itself and relax the body with slower breathing and heart rate.

Open seven days a week, Salt of the Earth is accepting appointments at this time.

Location: 405 2nd St. South, Ste. A, Safety Harbor. For more information and appointment, call 727-440-5483, email MyMassgeGirl@yahoo.com or visit LightOfYourWorld.com. See ad page 25.

eaks of Health and Dr. Tracie Leonhardt, DO announce the addition of Physician Assistant (PA) Jaime Applefield to their practice. Applefield has an undergraduate degree from UF and a master’s in physician assistant studies from Thomas Jefferson University, in Philadelphia.

Applefield brings to Peaks her background in orthopedic and sports medicine along with a knowledge of and passion for functional medicine. As PA, she will help with urgent care visits, procedures, injections and some aesthetics. Dr. Leonhardt states, “We are happy to offer such a high quality PA to our patients. With her background, we know she will be of great benefit in all areas of our clinic. Not only is she qualified, but she has a warm and caring manner that patients immediately like.”

Peaks of Health is a functional medicine clinic offering care for hormones, diabetes, chronic conditions such as Epstein Barr, Lyme and others. They offer stem cell therapy, PRP injections, IV therapy and several aesthetics. Dr. Liana Kramer performs acupuncture and nutritional blood analysis. Dr. Leonhardt along with Dr. Miranda Giusti, Dr. Jeanne Bangtson and Dr. Kramer offer a full range of knowledge and years of experience that will help you reach your optimal health.

Location: 1120 Belcher Rd. S, Ste. 2, Largo. For information and appointments, call 727-826-0838 or visit PeaksOfHealth.com. See ad page 11.

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Yoga4All Invitation to Celebrate 20th Anniversary

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oin Yoga4All, in Seminole, throughout the month of February, as they celebrate 20 years of serving the Seminole community through yoga, massage, acupuncture, meditation and personalized training. Each weekend in February, Yoga4All will present healthy living events free of charge, promoting holistic self-care.

Open House will be held from 2 to 4 p.m., on February 24, and offer attendees chances to win great prizes from the staff and from the retail store as well as from local sponsors, including Ready Set Yo, Mother Kombucha and Slyce Pizza. All cash and in-kind donations throughout February will go directly to benefit Pet Pal Animal Shelter and their non-kill shelter efforts.

For more details on dates and times for the monthlong festivities, visit Yoga4All.com and follow the 20th Anniversary link.

Location: 8836 Seminole Blvd., Seminole. For more information, call 727-392-9642. MA38401 See ad page 38.

Extreme Communication with Spiritual Intuitive Miliaresis

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isa Miliaresis is an author, reiki master and manager at a well-known employee benefits firm. Born with the ability to channel, she instinctively followed internal guidance and fine-tuned her abilities until she became an accomplished spiritual intuitive.

As a child, Miliaresis had many unexplained experiences that went beyond imagination and coincidence. In her teens, she developed a connection to spirit guidance and an understanding that life continues after death. Her journey has been one of finding the delicate balance between working in corporate America and providing spiritual service while tending to the importance of family. Looking back, she realizes her journey is her school and spirit is her teacher.

Miliaresis shares her gift through her company, Extreme Communication, bringing public awareness to the symbolic language of the soul while providing healing and comfort to other seekers through books and public and private channeling sessions.

Read about her early journey in Being Light Driven; Finding Inner Guidance, where she shares experiences that encourage readers to understand and appreciate their own spiritual journey without fear. In Spiritual Guidance: Trusting the Voice Within, Miliaresis and co-author Dr. Kimberly Freidman bring awareness to internal guidance and lead the reader to trust and embrace his/her own inner voice.

For more information, call 727-239-0656 or visit 2Communicate.net. See ad page 51.

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Harvesting the Transformational Force of Our World-Sorrow …what if the world is speaking through us, and one of our spiritual obligations is to be open to the cries of the earth? ~ Francis Weller We live during a time of immense losses. The magnitude of these losses is becoming obvious to a growing number of us unable to turn a blind eye. We are palpably sensing that the community of all life and our human souls is in peril, that our future is uncertain.

Facing these predicaments is often accompanied by unique deep feelings we can name world-sorrow – a mixture of emotions that reveals how interwoven we are within the web of life. Our pain is truly the pain of our hurting world.

As interbeings, we can purposefully, communally and individually honor our shared grief. This carefully guided day of practices and rituals, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., April 13, offers a respectful space to go to “the wild edges of our sorrow” (as Weller states). In these spaces our grief is more likely to reset itself as a self-regenerating source of inspiration and reconnection. Our world-sorrow can then act as an essential curative ingredient ​​for our collective healing.

Cost: $95. Location: Forest Center. For more information, call facilitator Rebecca Blanco, 813-416-3069 or visit ForestCenter.com/upcoming.html. See ad page 45.

Free Your Mind, Empower Your Life

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e have the ability to empower ourselves. Sometimes we get stuck, but we don’t have to stay stuck. Ask yourself: Are you in control of your thoughts and emotions? Are you able to easily change a habit or incorporate a new one? How do you talk to yourself about your goals, dreams and habits?

You can overcome so much by unlocking the power of communication with the unconscious mind. The most effective, scientifically-proven techniques are through Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). Successful people including Tony Robbins, Oprah Winfrey and Pharrell Williams utilize NLP techniques to bring effective changes in life. Often described as a user manual for your conscious and unconscious mind, NLP offers an opportunity to explore how your mind and emotions work in achieving goals, and how to let go of negative behaviors to achieve lasting results.

Join the Empowerment Partnership for an Integrative NLP Practitioner Certification Training in the Tampa area, February 21 to 24. This experiential program provides proven techniques to communicate more effectively, build rapport, reprogram the mind for success, release limiting thoughts, and overcome procrastination, lack of motivation, depression and phobias.

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health briefs

Harmful Bacteria Linked to Certain Showerheads

Harmful bacteria from the genus Mycobacterium have been shown to linger in showerheads and lead to lung infections through inhalation of steam. University of Colorado researchers analyzed 656 biofilms coating the inside of showerheads sent to them by volunteers throughout the U.S. and Europe, and found twice as much mycobacterium in showerheads from households receiving municipal water than in those receiving well water. Chlorine disinfection methods were suspected by the researchers. Plastic showerheads had levels that were, on average, two times lower than showerheads made of metal or metal and plastic components. “Hot spots” with high levels of mycobacteria—such as Hawaii, southern California, Florida, the upper Midwest and the mid-Atlantic states—generally overlapped regions where mycobacterium-related lung diseases are most prevalent.

Immigration to U.S. Lowers Healthy Gut Bacteria People in developing nations have much greater diversity in gut bacteria than Americans, but a University of Minnesota study of U.S. immigrants has found that six to nine months after moving to the U.S. and eating a Western diet, the gut bacteria of those from countries with predominantly non-Western diets changed to match gut bacteria typical of a Western diet, while their gut bacteria became less diverse and less healthy. These effects increased with the duration of U.S. residence and were compounded across generations. The more “Westernized” a woman’s microbiome, the greater her risk of obesity.

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Bitter melon (Momordica charantia), a spiky, cucumbershaped fruit, has traditionally been used in Asian countries to lower blood sugar. Now, researchers at Universiti Sains Malaysia report that it can significantly improve symptoms and reduce the pain of knee osteoarthritis. Half of 75 patients were given a placebo and the other half 1,500 milligrams three times a day of a bitter melon supplement.

After three months, the bitter melon group had significantly fewer symptoms and less knee pain and analgesic use, as well as lowered body weight, body mass index and fasting blood glucose levels.

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Ashwagandha, a traditional ayurvedic herb, can significantly improve symptoms of subclinical hypothyroidism, a condition that affects many women, a new double-blind clinical study shows. Researchers from India’s Sudbhawana Hospital tested 50 patients that had high circulating thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels. For eight weeks, half were given 600 milligrams a day of ashwagandha; the other half were given a placebo. In the treatment group, TSH levels fell by more than 17 percent, T4 levels increased by nearly 20 percent and T3 levels increased by more than 40 percent. “Ashwagandha treatment effectively normalized the serum thyroid indices during the eight-week treatment period in a significant manner,” the report concluded.

Walnut Leaves Improve Diabetic Health In a double-blind study of 40 Type-2 diabetes patients, Iranian researchers gave half of them 200 milligrams of an extract of walnut leaf (Juglans regia) for eight weeks and the other half a placebo. Although the walnut leaf extract had no significant effect on their blood glucose levels or insulin resistance, it significantly lowered systolic blood pressure and body weight in the patients.

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Practicing gratitude is a healthy habit, yet people often hesitate to write heartfelt thank-you notes to people that have touched their lives. Researchers at the University of Chicago and the University of Texas, in Austin, report that writers underestimate how much people receiving those notes are surprised, happy and appreciative.

The researchers also found that the letter writers were unduly concerned about their ability to express their gratitude skillfully. While the writers worried about choosing the right words, the recipients felt happiness simply through the warmth of the gesture.

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Holy Basil Fights Tooth Infection

Munching on almonds and walnuts significantly increases blood vessel dilation and reduces artery plaque, say West Virginia University scientists.

In a two-day study, 27 overweight volunteers ate 77 grams of almonds (about 2.5 handfuls) along with their lunch one day; on another day, they ate 60 grams of walnuts (about two handfuls) with lunch. Measurements taken four hours after each meal found that both diets significantly increased blood vessel dilation and lowered markers of artery plaque. Both types of nuts also reduced heart rate and systolic blood pressure among the volunteers.


Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum), an Indian herb also known as holy basil, has been proven effective in studies in reducing stress, lowering blood sugar and healing wounds.

Now, research from India’s Rishiraj College of Dental Sciences has found that tulsi essential oil, used as a disinfectant, significantly reduced infection levels following root canals of primary molars in a study of 40 children. Although a triple antibiotic cream had better antibiotic properties, the researchers recommended tulsi for longstanding infections and to avoid antibiotic reactions and overuse.

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Zinc Combo Fights Aging Diseases When zinc, a trace mineral, is combined with tea, coffee, chocolate and other foods that contain specific antioxidant compounds, it boosts protection against the oxidative stress linked to aging and diseases such as dementia, cancer and heart disease, report researchers from Auburn University, in Alabama, and the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, in Germany.

Zinc activates a plant compound known as hydroquinone, which boosts foods’ antioxidant properties. Hydroquinone alone cannot break down harmful free radicals, but when combined with zinc, a type of enzyme is created that helps prevent damage to organs and tissues.

Sniffing Dogs Can Detect Malaria After years of worldwide decline, malaria is on a worrisome upswing, but researchers from Durham University, in the UK, have found a quick, non-invasive, low-cost detection method: dogs. Trained to

sniff out malaria parasites in socks that West African children wore for one night, the canines correctly identified 70 percent among the infected and 90 percent among the uninfected children.

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Children and teens that spend more than seven hours a day on screens have twice the risk of being diagnosed with anxiety or depression compared to those that spend one hour a day similarly engaged, concluded a San Diego State University study of more than 40,000 youngsters.

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Changing Landscapes Climate Change Documentary Seeks Consensus

National Geographic Documentary Films, in partnership with Bloomberg Philanthropies and RadicalMedia, has released the new film Paris to Pittsburgh (free at NatGeoTV. com), a tribute to the impassioned efforts of individuals battling the most severe threats of climate change in their own backyards. Set against the national debate over the United States’ energy future and the Trump administration’s decision to exit the Paris Climate Agreement, the film captures what’s at stake for communities around the country and the inspiring ways Americans are responding.

The film, which premiered in December in 172 countries in 43 languages, is directed and produced by Emmy Award winner Sidney Beaumont and Emmy-nominated filmmaker Michael Bonfiglio.

It features local leaders and everyday citizens telling the stories behind climate-related recovery and resiliency. The documentary illustrates the tireless innovative efforts to reduce carbon emissions, including those in former coal boomtowns such as Pittsburgh, where Mayor Bill Peduto says, “There are now more jobs in renewable energy in the state of Pennsylvania than coal, natural gas and oil combined.”

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Tips for a Tree-Free Home Many Ways to Pare Down Paper Use

If one in five households switched to electronic bills, statements and payments, the collective impact would save 151 million pounds of paper annually, eliminating 8.6 million full garbage bags and 2 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions, according to the PayItGreen Alliance. While computers continue to offer significant environmental benefits, there are other “tree-mendous” things we can do to conserve forest resources. n Paper bags can be substituted for plastic bags as trash can liners and serve as compost-ready receptacles for fruit and vegetable scraps. ChasingGreen.org describes many ways to reuse paper bags after cutting them along the seams; use them to wrap gifts and shipping boxes or let the kids paint or draw on them. n Use the blank side of sales receipts, envelopes, shopping lists and other paper scraps to jot down to-do lists, notes and more. The family can keep a small pile that everyone can tap into. n Replace paper napkins and towels with cloth napkins or portions of old T-shirts that can be washed and reused. n Choose paper products that are gentle on the Earth in how they are made. TreeZero Inc. (TreeZero. com) markets, supplies and distributes 100 percent carbon- neutral paper made from recycled sugarcane waste fiber.

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n Consider “branching out” and help protect trees that are being threatened by overharvesting, development and the effects of climate change by supporting the Alliance for Community Trees (ACTrees.org), a national nonprofit that plants trees in communities across the nation. Get the shovels ready to pitch in when the Arbor Day Foundation (ArborDay.org) celebrates its 148th annual tree-planting events on April 26—especially important this year due to the destruction of many trees from recent hurricanes and fires.

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Horse Sense

Wild Horses Ride Out the Storm North Carolina’s freeroaming wild horse herds on the Outer Banks have “ridden out” their share of storms. When Hurricane Florence struck the area in 2018, the Corolla Wild Horse Fund of Currituck County, where the herd lives, announced on Facebook, “The horses have lived on this barrier island for 500 years, and they are well-equipped to deal with 24

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rough weather. They know where to go to stay high and dry, and are probably in better shape right now than most of us humans, who are scrambling with final preparations.” Historians believe the herds, which number about 100 horses, descend from those brought to the New World

by European explorers.

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Insects around the world are in a crisis, and a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences suggests that the problem is even more widespread than scientists first believed. In a pristine rain forest in Puerto Rico, the number of invertebrates—including moths, butterflies, spiders and grasshoppers—dropped 60-fold between 1977 and 2013, probably due to a fourdegree rise in average temperature. The lizards, birds and frogs that fed on them also seriously declined. In 2014, an international team of biologists estimated that globally in the past 35 years, the numbers of invertebrates such as beetles and bees had decreased by 45 percent.

Another recent study showed a 76 percent decrease in flying insects in the past few decades in German nature preserves. The food web may be being obliterated from the bottom: Insects pollinate three-quarters of our food crops, feed the birds and fish that are also consumed by larger species and are vital to the decomposition that keeps soil healthy and ecosystems running. “Nature’s resilient, but we’re pushing her to such extremes that eventually it will cause a collapse of the system,” Brad Lister, a co-author of the Puerto Rican study, told the New York Times.

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Sharp Decline Threatens Ecosystem

Following the removal two years ago of an obsolete dam in Manville, New Jersey, American shad are successfully spawning in the lower section of the Millstone River.

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) recently observed juvenile fish there for the first time since 1845. American shad (Alosa sapidissima) are the largest member of the herring family and are anadromous, as they spend most of their lives in saltwater, but return to freshwater rivers each spring to spawn. They played an important role in American history and economics.

New Jersey Department of Emvironmental Protection Commissioner Catherine McCabe says, “This species has an inherent tendency to recolonize once obstacles are removed from its migratory path.” During the Industrial Revolution, rivers were dammed for electric power and lakes, but during the last decade, dam removal has become a new call to action. Besides preventing fish migrations, dams also harm water quality in rivers by blocking water flow, trapping sediment and changing habitats.

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Shad Return After 174-Year Absence

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feral mustangs to either huddle on high ground, butts to the wind, or seek refuge in the maritime forest during storms, say experts. But news has come of a Shackleford Banks horse named Merlin that was fenced in an inundated quarantine site

during the storm, according to the Foundation for Shackleford Horses.

Merlin somehow survived, and it “may have involved swimming,” says Margaret Poindexter, president of the foundation that co-manages the herd on National Park Service land.

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Promising Progress Against Disease

A cold-loving fungus known as whitenose syndrome (Pseudogymnoascus destructans) originating in Eurasia, where bats evolved to develop immunity to it, began infecting 15 species of hibernating bats in North America in 2006. As the fungus grows over bats’ noses and wings, it disrupts their winter sleep, causing them to expend too much energy and burn up fat they need for winter survival. More than 6 million bats have succumbed to the disease so far. Some species are experiencing near total collapse: Little brown bat populations have been decimated by about 90 percent, while tricolored and northern long-eared bats are suffering losses of around 97 percent. Ecologists thought the fungus might halt at the Rockies, but by 2016 it had made its way to Washington State.

A collaboration between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, biologists, ecologists, mycologists, biochemists and other scientists at universities, NGOs and state, federal and tribal agencies have made significant progress in combating the fungus using genomics: Sequencing its genes has allowed them to determine its origin.

Plans include treating the caves and mines in which the bats hibernate. It also appears that some species are developing resistance to the fungus or developing coping strategies, like waking up together every night to generate extra group warmth.

Mind Meld

Translating Thoughts Into Speech

Scientists are trying to translate speechparalyzed patients’ thoughts into speech using brain implants. The technique will potentially provide a brain/computer interface (BCI) to enable people with a spinal cord injury, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, stroke or other paralyzing conditions to “talk” again. Experts think a system that decodes whether a person is silently saying yes, no, hungry, pain or water is now within reach, thanks to parallel advances in neuroscience, engineering and machine learning. “We think we’re getting enough of an understanding of the brain signals that encode silent speech that we could soon make something practical,” says Brian Pasley, of the University of California, Berkeley.

The first BCI read electrical signals in the motor cortex corresponding to the intention to move, and used software to translate the signals into instructions to operate a computer cursor or robotic arm. In 2016, scientists at the University of Pittsburgh went a step further, adding sensors to a mind-controlled robotic arm so it produced sensations of touch.

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Thyroid Disease Unraveled

by Dr. David Minkoff

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he thyroid gland is so small that a lot of people forget about it and don’t realize how important it is to how the body functions. This little gland weighs less than an ounce and is located at the base of the neck, just below the Adam’s apple. The thyroid gland produces two main hormones—T3 and T4—which control metabolism. When thyroid disease occurs and the thyroid gland is compromised, it may produce too few or too many hormones which can either speed up or slow down the metabolism. These conditions are referred to as underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) or overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism).

Detection

Comprehensive thyroid blood tests are the most accurate way to see if you have thyroid disease. This includes testing for TSH, T3 free, T4 free, reverse T3, thyroglobulin antibodies and thyroid peroxidase antibodies. Often, people don’t realize they have thyroid disease. Conventional doctors generally test only the TSH level which is how it can go undetected.

At LifeWorks, we routinely do a test that measures the basal metabolism of the body which is the most accurate measure of thyroid health. Blood tests can be misleading and look normal even when the thyroid is under-producing.

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Hypothyroidism can be caused by several factors, including: • Iodine deficiency • Amino acid, magnesium, selenium, iron and zinc deficiencies • Heavy metal poisoning along with other environmental residues • Root canaled teeth—toxins leak into the body and thyroid gland and poison it • Autoimmune thyroiditis—the immune system attacks the thyroid gland Hyperthyroidism can be caused by several factors, including: • Graves’ Disease—an autoimmune disorder NATampa.com

• Excessive intake of thyroid hormones • Excessive iodine intake • Abnormal secretion of TSH

Signs and symptoms of an underactive thyroid are weight gain despite eating sensibly, feeling cold in warm weather, fatigue, depression, hair loss, dry and flaky skin, unexplained joint pain and sometimes high LDL cholesterol levels.

Signs and symptoms of an overactive thyroid include weight loss despite eating a goodly amount of food, rapid pounding of the heart, anxiety, trouble sleeping, fine/brittle hair, enlarged thyroid (goiter) and irritability.

There are three types of hyperthyroidism which affect the body differently:

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Graves’ Disease. The most common form of hyperthyroidism, the thyroid gland is stimulated to produce too much T4. The antibodies which usually help protect against viruses and bacteria mistakenly attack the thyroid. Occasionally, the antibodies can also attack the tissue behind the eyes (Graves’ ophthalmopathy) and the skin on the lower legs over the shins (Graves’ dermopathy).

The usual solution to Graves’ disease is either surgical removal of the thyroid gland or ablating the gland with radioactive iodine. LifeWorks has had excellent successes with non-invasive methods at getting the thyroid gland back to normal functioning.

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Thyroiditis. Sometimes the thyroid gland can become inflamed for unknown reasons causing excess thyroid hormone to leak into the bloodstream.

Subacute thyroiditis, a rare form of thyroiditis, causes pain in the thyroid gland.

Other types are painless and may sometimes occur after pregnancy (postpartum thyroiditis).

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Functioning Adenoma and Toxic Multinodular Goiter. A common part of the aging process is for the thyroid gland to become lumpier. These lumps do not produce thyroid hormones and require no treatment. Occasionally, a nodule may not respond to pituitary regulation via TSH and produces thyroid hormones independently. When this occurs, it is called a functioning nodule. If there is more than one functioning nodule, the term toxic multinodular goiter is used. Functioning nodules may be readily detected with a thyroid scan.

How is thyroid disease treated with conventional medicine?

Hypothyroidism. The synthetic thyroid hormone levothyroxine is normally prescribed for hypothyroidism. The medication is taken orally every day to restore

hormone levels to normal and decrease the symptoms of an underactive thyroid.

Benefits of this include increased energy, weight loss, no more hair loss, etc. However, once you start a prescription medication like levothyroxine, you will have to remain on it for the rest of your life, even when the symptoms have subsided. Also, this synthetic hormone must be converted to the active form of T3 which doesn’t always work properly. When treating the thyroid with levothyroxine, most doctors will check the TSH levels after three months and then again every year. This ensures the correct amount is given to the patient as every patient is different and needs different dosages.

Hyperthyroidism. Treatment for hyperthyroidism includes radioactive iodine which causes the thyroid gland to shrink.

However, this shrinkage causes the thyroid activity to slow and may ultimately lead to hypothyroidism. Doctors may also prescribe anti-thyroid medications such as propylthiouracil and methimazole which can reduce the symptoms of a hyperactive gland. Unfortunately, these drugs can cause serious liver damage and increase susceptibility to infection.

Beta blockers may also be prescribed to reduce rapid heart rates and help prevent palpitations. Side effects include fatigue, headaches, upset stomach, constipation, diarrhea or dizziness. A radical treatment for an overactive thyroid is a thyroidectomy where the majority of the thyroid gland is removed. This has substantial risks, including damage to vocal cords and parathyroid glands, and the patient will require lifelong treatment with levothyroxine to supply the body with normal amounts of the thyroid hormone.

LifeWorks’ Solution

At LifeWorks, we work hard to find the root cause of a patient’s thyroid disease. We order blood tests for the patient including comprehensive thyroid and hormone panels.

Deficiencies

The main nutrients that the thyroid needs to function properly are iodine and tyrosine. Too much or too little can affect how the thyroid functions. Unfortunately, in today’s world the soil has become so depleted of iodine that it is rarely present in food. A urine test will reveal iodine levels in the body and if they are low it is important to supplement. Tyrosine is an amino acid which the body gets from protein, so adequate protein intake is important for proper thyroid function.

Diet

We advise many of our patients to follow a Paleo lifestyle if they have thyroid disease.

Many people are wheat sensitive and this can aggravate inflammation in the thyroid area leading to problems.

Environment

There are thousands of chemicals and toxins in the environment that can cause serious thyroid problems. These chemicals bind in the thyroid and prevent it from functioning properly. Your practitioner will order tests to check the chemical and toxin levels within your body and, more importantly, in your thyroid.

Hormones

The two key hormones which can disrupt thyroid function are estrogen and cortisol.

If the body is producing an excess of these hormones, or if they are not metabolized properly, they can prevent the thyroid from functioning correctly. A comprehensive hormone panel will inform your practitioner of all your hormone levels including cortisol.

Dr. David Minkoff is co-founder and medical director of LifeWorks Wellness Center, one of the foremost alternative health clinics in the U.S. LifeWorks is located at 301 Turner St., Clearwater. For more information or appointment, call 727-466-6789 or visit LifeWorksWellnessCenter.com. See ad page 2.

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Raising the Bar on Physical Therapy

by Karen Gonzalez

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y physical therapy practice is located at Kinesis, The Movement Studio, in Clearwater. I named it as such because our focus is movement and all its components.

My clientele varies from the young athlete to the 101-year-old lady who share one commonality—pain with movement. Pain is an overwhelming feeling; it can be all-encompassing and take over one’s life.

The human body is equipped with the ability to heal itself from injury so that it can return to a state of balance—a state of homeostasis. However, due to the demands of day-to-day living or the desire to excel in a particular sport or activity, undue stressors are placed on the musculoskeletal system resulting in layers of compensatory tightness, adhesions and inactive muscles. This leads to postural imbalances and poor movement patterns that become the body’s “normal” and may oftentimes lead to varying levels of discomfort or pain.

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My approach to treatment doesn’t focus only on the painful joint or muscle but rather is a complete analysis of the musculoskeletal system. During the initial assessment, the body is analyzed both statically and during motion to identify areas of restriction and overactive and inactive muscles.

This is followed by releasing tight muscles/connective tissue through manual therapy techniques that may include soft tissue and joint mobilization, cupping, radial pulse shockwave and instrument-assisted releases.

Ki-Hara Eccentric Resistance Stretching is a specialized technique I use to identify and correct muscular imbalances. Joint movement is a result of an “artfully choreographed” synchrony of movement between the muscles surrounding the joint. It is a fluid exchange of shortening and lengthening between muscles.

Ki-Hara Resistance Stretching combines stretching and strengthening of muscle and fascial tissue during eccentric contraction or lengthening of the muscle. This technique is utilized by Olympic and professional athletes to enhance their performance in their chosen sport and improve longevity through the injury-preventive nature of eccentric movement.

Designing corrective exercises is the final and essential component of the treatment plan. Without these exercises, the body could return to its “normal” state that it was in when it responded to the repetitive stress and consequent compensatory movements.

This is the last step to reprogramming the body to its most correct pattern.

I like the word “fluidity”. By definition, it is the state of being unsettled or unstable— changeability. The body’s movement through space is not in isolation because it has to respond to the elements it encounters. It has to balance, bend, twist and progress forward, sideways or backwards. Imagining the movement of muscles and soft tissue in this context encompasses the thrust of my practice. Soft tissues need to be released and stretched, strengthening and instilling correct patterns of motion. In addition, educating clients to understand the cause of their pain and movement restriction empowers them to control and manage their symptoms. Quoting a portion of a testimonial by a client: “She helps to create and maintain a dialogue between us and, more importantly, an internal dialogue about the body that is critical for reprogramming poor movement patterns and alignment.”

Karen Gonzalez is a physical therapist and the owner of Kinesis, the Movement Studio (a physical therapy and fitness studio specializing in aerial bungee fitness and flexibility classes), in Clearwater. She is also a master trainer of Ki-Hara Eccentric Resistance Stretching technique. She has been a therapist for 26 years and established her private practice in 2004. An avid rock climber and runner, she has given a multitude of professional and community lectures on running injuries and management, postural imbalances and correction.

Kinesis is located at 4760 East Bay Dr., Ste. D, Clearwater. For more information, call 727-481-1694, email KinesisMovement@iCloud. com or visit KinesisMovementStudio.com. See ad page 23.

“I’m so excited to be able to do things that were so limiting and painful before. So very happy to have finally found a healer who has done what others couldn’t.”

“Not only is Karen a fantastic practitioner but also a very loving, compassionate human being.” ~ Lu T.

Client Testimonials: “I spent years being treated by many different practitioners using different modalities, attempting to keep my body from falling to the right side and lacking strength in lower right side of body. After six weeks, twice-per-week (sessions) with Karen, what was untreatable now no longer limits me in any way.”

“I’m so impressed; I’m now having a nagging shoulder injury being treated and am already seeing vast improvements in range of motion and strength.

Phenomenal!”

“I certainly will miss you and our weekly physical therapy sessions; you will be very hard to replace! As you know, I had been doing physical therapy before at a few places and thought Ki-Hara and the resistance stretching would be a way to help address my issues.

And, it was great—and great to get some additional range of motion and flexibility back. But more than that, you kept working on all my many recurring knots and pains and trying different techniques to find something that worked with my unique issues. Nobody else had ever approached the problems like you did. It was so great to work with someone so dedicated to their clients in trying to help them get better. I hope I can find a physical therapist in my new town that rises to the standard you set.” ~ J.J.

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Heart of a Woman The Right Choices Keep It Strong

by Lisa Marshall

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ometime between the salad and the main course at her grandson’s bar mitzvah, Joyce Lenard, then 69, felt a crushing pressure deep within her chest.

A tireless go-getter who had worked in Hillary Clinton’s district office when she was a U.S. senator, raised two daughters and recently donated a kidney to one of them, Lenard had spent months painstakingly planning the 100-guest gala, so when the pain came, she ignored it and got on with the party. She even drove herself to her Long Island home that night. “I just assumed I was having indigestion and it would pass,” Lenard recalls.

Hours later, her husband rushed her to the hospital, where she was diagnosed with a rare, often-fatal form of heart attack, takotsubo cardiomyopathy, in which intense stress literally changes the shape of the heart. Thankful to be alive, she has since taken up meditation, cleaned up her diet and now leads a support group for female heart patients of all ages. Like her, many of them never saw it coming.

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“Women tend to be the caregivers,” says Lenard. “We take care of our husbands, our families, our friends, our careers, and we often forget about our own health. Then look what happens.” Lenard is among the 44 million U.S. women with cardiovascular disease, an insidious illness that until recently has been erroneously framed as a “man’s disease”. In reality, it is the number one killer of women, responsible for one in three deaths each year, according to the American Heart Association (AHA). By comparison, one in 26 women die of breast cancer.

While awareness has risen since 2004, when AHA launched its Go Red for Women campaign, surveys show only 17 percent of women view cardiovascular disease as something that should concern them.

It should, experts say, because 80 to 90 percent of cases are avoidable with lifestyle and dietary changes. In some cases, natural remedies can even reverse it. “We have all this sophisticated equipment and all these medications, but when it comes down NATampa.com

Know Risks and Address Them Early

In the late 1990s, researchers discovered women were about as likely as men to be diagnosed with the disease, and far more likely to die from it. “They didn’t have the classic signs and symptoms, so they often went undiagnosed and untreated,” explains Jennifer Mieres, M.D., a cardiology professor at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, in New York.

Along with chest pain, women often suffer fatigue, shortness of breath, indigestion, pain in the neck, back or jaw, nausea or anxiety in the months leading up to a heart attack. In more than half of the cases, according to one recent study in the journal Circulation, doctors fail to recognize these symptoms.

Then there is the “not now” factor. “I used to see women all the time who said, ‘I have had these symptoms for months, but I just didn’t have time to take care of it,’” says Mieres, co-author of Heart Smart for Women: Six S.T.E.P.S. in Six Weeks to Heart-Healthy Living.

Recent research has also shown that women are uniquely vulnerable to developing heart disease in ways that men don’t share. Taking birth control pills (especially while smoking) can boost risk. Complications during pregnancy such as preeclampsia and gestational diabetes can be hard on the heart, increasing vulnerability for years to come. Because estrogen is believed to be cardio-protective, when it wanes during perimenopause and menopause, risk goes up again.

“As soon as we hit menopause, our biological milieu starts to change,” says Mieres, noting that “good” cholesterol tends to decrease and “bad” cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides tend to increase.

Yet, arterial plaque—which can ultimately build up, break loose and cause a heart attack or stroke—starts accumulating as early as age 20, so the earlier women start paying attention, the better.

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to it, the vast majority of cardiovascular disease can be prevented,” says integrative cardiologist Christina Adams, M.D., of the Scripps Women’s Heart Center, in La Jolla, California.

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We have all this sophisticated equipment and all these medications, but when it comes down to it, the vast majority of cardiovascular disease can be prevented.

Food Not Meds

Thirty years after the first cholesterol-lowering medication hit the market, so-called statin drugs have become the largest class of medications in the world, with U.S. sales doubling between 2000 and 2010 to reach $20 billion, according to the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. While drugs can be appropriate for those already diagnosed with heart disease and at high risk of heart attack or stroke, they are not without serious side effects. Statins can cause chronic muscle pain, memory loss and increased blood sugar, while hypertension drugs can precipitate fainting and kidney damage.

For many patients, there’s another way, integrative cardiologists say. Unfortunately, most of the talk about prevention focuses on prescription medications, says Stephen Devries, M.D., executive director of the Chicago-based Gaples Institute for Integrative Cardiology. “What often gets lost in the discussion are the dietary changes, which can be equally important.”

Devries recommends a plant-based Mediterranean diet—low in the saturated fat found in beef, processed meats and cheese—and high in leafy greens, whole grains and the “good” fats found in fatty fish, olive oil and avocados. Specific foods have also been shown to lower cholesterol and blood pressure.

Nuts, including walnuts, peanuts and almonds, have been shown to lower LDL. One 2017 study of 77,000 female nurses, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, found those that ate peanuts or tree nuts (including almonds and cashews) two or more times per week had a 19 percent lower risk of developing heart disease. Those that ate walnuts once a week cut their risk by 23 percent.

Dark purple and red fruits contain compounds called anthocyanins that boost production of nitric oxide, and in turn expand blood vessels, improving circulation. Another recent study, published in the journal Circulation, followed 94,000 women for 18 years and found those that ate four servings or more per week of blueberries and strawberries were a third less likely to have a heart attack.

Pomegranates are also key for heart health, with recent research published in the journal Clinical Nutrition showing a daily serving of juice can make platelets less sticky, lower blood pressure and reduce plaque formation.

Dark leafy greens like kale and broccoli—which are rich in vitamin K—play an important role in fostering a healthy heart structure, with each serving per week cutting the risk of heart disease by 23 percent, according to the Gaples Institute.

Nurturing the Emotional Heart

No discussion of heart health would be complete without an emphasis on social and emotional health, a critical risk factor which until recently has been largely absent, says Sandeep Jauhar, M.D., director of the Heart Failure Program at the Long Island Jewish Medical Center, and author of the new book, Heart: A History.

But research shows the emotional heart can break, too, as in Lenard’s case.

With as many as 90 percent of incidents occurring in women, the condition that landed her in the emergency room often shows up in patients with no signs of obstructed blood vessels or high cholesterol.

Rather, factors like financial worries, work stress or the death of or break-up with a loved one can flood the heart with stress hormones, changing its shape to one that resembles a Japanese pot called a takotsubo and weakening it profoundly. “Remarkably, in many cases, once the emotional state returns to normal, so does the heart,” says Jauhar.

Longer-term, emotional stress has been shown to lead to platelet aggregation, or stickiness in the blood, which can impact blood flow. Also, constant bombardment by stress hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol can damage the inner walls of blood vessels, boosting accumulation of plaque.

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Supplements for a Healthy Heart ª Red yeast rice extract: This overthe-counter (OTC) extract, commonly used in Chinese medicine, has been shown to significantly lower both total cholesterol and LDL, or “bad” cholesterol levels, much like a statin does. Studies show 1.2 to 2.4 grams per day can reduce cholesterol by 26 percent in 12 weeks. ª Omega-3 fatty acids: Eating fatty fish or taking fish oil supplements (one to four grams daily of EPA/DHA) has been shown to reduce risk of heart disease in healthy people and lower triglyceride levels and risk of heart attack in those already diagnosed with cardiovascular disease. Walnuts, chia, hemp and flax seeds are excellent vegan sources of Omega-3s.

ª Coenzyme Q10: Found in small

amounts in organ meats, sardines, cauliflower and asparagus, this powerful antioxidant—also available in OTC supplements—can lower blood pressure and help combat the side effects of statins.

ª Nicotinamide riboside: Fairly

new on the supplement scene, this compound, known as NR, has been shown to mimic the beneficial impacts of calorie restriction, improving blood pressure and arterial health in those with mild hypertension.

ª Garlic: Some studies suggest that

garlic, either fresh or in supplements, can lower cholesterol and blood pressure.

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To nurture the metaphorical heart, integrative cardiologists recommend taking time to maintain healthy personal relationships and minimize work stress. As well, exercising five to six days per week for at least 30 minutes and practicing activities like mindfulness meditation or yoga have been shown to lower heart rate. A recent study published in the journal Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes looked at 201 people with coronary heart disease. It found those that practiced meditation were 50 percent less likely to die or have a heart attack or stroke in the span of five years.

Finding quiet spaces to retreat to can also be important. A study published in November by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital, in Boston, found that living and working in chronically noisy environments can boost the risk for heart problems. It is also wise to prioritize sleep (at least seven hours per night), because the lack of it can inflame arteries.

The bottom line is that a holistic approach is best, says Jauhar. “If you want to live a long life, don’t smoke, eat well and exercise, but also pay attention to the quality of your relationships and your ability to withstand stress and transcend distress. Those are also a matter of life and death.”

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

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What are Core Gifts, and what role do they play in the search for lasting love?

In my decades of work as a psychotherapist and coach, I’ve come to realize again and again that the qualities people feel most embarrassed or awkward about—their deepest insecurities—are some of their greatest gifts.

These Core Gifts are like secret parts of ourselves that we often want to hide because we feel so vulnerable around them. But these gifts are where we have the greatest sensitivity and passion; they’re the things we feel and care the most deeply about and the keys to finding someone who really loves us for who we are. When we learn to lead with and cherish our Core Gifts instead of hiding them away, the story of our romantic life completely changes.

But the opposite is true, too. Suppressing our gifts is actually an act of NATampa.com

quiet violence against our most authentic self, and it always leads us into situations where we end up feeling diminished or hurt. The degree to which we feel ashamed of those vulnerable parts of ourselves is the degree to which we’re going to be attracted to people who are bad for us.

How can we move past our insecurities to discover and honor our Core Gifts?

If you find yourself repeatedly attracted to people who don’t treasure you for who you are, there are Core Gift qualities you haven’t learned to honor. Anywhere you’re insecure, you can ask yourself questions that really change the way you think about yourself. What might be the gift that lies inside this insecurity, and how have I not honored it? Who are the people in my life who have valued my gifts and how did that feel?

You can also discover your Core Gifts by asking yourself what sensitivities keep getting stepped on or neglected—those are qualities you haven’t learned to treasure enough yet.

Why is it important to differentiate between what you call Attractions of Inspiration and Attractions of Deprivation?

This is perhaps the most important distinction you can make in your search for love.

Attractions of Deprivation are attractions to people who are only sometimes available to love and treat you well, but you become deeply invested in trying to get them to love you because you’re unconsciously trying to heal old childhood wounds through the relationship.

But there are also Attractions of Inspiration; these are people who inspire you by who they are in the world and how they treat you and others. When you start really learning how to honor and lead with your Core Gifts, your attractions change. You’ll start becoming attracted to available people who love you for who you are.

Deciding to say no to Attractions of Deprivation to only pursue Attractions of Inspiration is quite simply the most important decision you’ll ever make in your search for healthy love.

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What is the Wave of Distancing, and how can it sabotage relationships?

The Wave of Distancing is the single greatest saboteur of healthy love that I know of.

If you haven’t yet learned to honor your Core Gifts, you’ll want to flee when you meet Attractions of Inspiration who are available and kind. You may begin noticing qualities about them that irritate you and find yourself wanting to leave—this is what I call the Wave.

The Wave is fear, because something deep inside you knows that this person could be special, and to open yourself up to and possibly be hurt by a kind person is a very scary thing. So your psyche unconsciously protects you by making you want to flee, and if you don’t understand this, then you may leave what could be a wonderful relationship.

If you do understand it, you’ll come to realize that like a wave, it hits hard, but then passes. If you can stick around long enough and just keep enjoying that person throughout the Wave, those feelings will disappear and the attraction will return.

Emily Courtney is a freelance health and wellness writer and editor living in northern Colorado. Connect at EmilyCourtneyWrites@gmail.com.

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These behaviors ugs don’t just feel A Primal Need good; they do also turn down our for Connection good. A simple biological response Mata Amritanandamayi, embrace can boost our to stress and may a 65-year-old Indian spirihealth and mood, connect tual leader better known even improve us spiritually and even help as Amma, has hugged mend society. how our immune tens of millions of people

Hugs and other types system works. around the world, earning of affectionate touching her the nickname, “the ~Michael Murphy, can provide numerous hugging saint.” benefits in the face of researcher Amma’s tradition of threats or stress, according hugging people grew organically, from hugto Michael Murphy, Ph.D., a researcher ging someone she noticed in distress, to how with the Laboratory for the Study of she receives massive crowds clamoring for Stress, Immunity and Disease at Carnegie one of her loving, compassionate embraces.

Mellon University, in Pittsburgh. “The

“A hug is a gesture that reveals the research shows that touch behaviors like spiritual truth that, ‘We are not two—we hugs reduce negative responses to threats are one, ’ ” says Swami Amritaswaruand make people feel happier, more secure pananda, one of Amma’s senior disciples. and more supported.”

“In today’s world, where people often feel

In a study of 404 adults, Carnegie alienated and lonely, a hug can uplift and Mellon researchers looked at how social support and hugs affected participants’ sus- make us feel reconnected to the people and world around us.” ceptibility to the common cold after being

Intention is key to the exchange of exposed to the virus. “People experiencing energy that occurs with a hug, says Amrilots of conflict are more likely to get a cold taswarupananda. “What is important is the when exposed to a virus,” says Murphy. sincerity behind the action—the genuine “But individuals who also tend to receive feeling of love and compassion. A simple lots of hugs appear protected from this adglance or mere touch of the hand can have ditional risk.”

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that same power to make us feel whole if that genuine, heartfelt connection is there.”

Hugs tap into that fundamental human need to belong, says Murphy. “Hugs and other forms of affectionate touch act as powerful reminders that we belong. “These behaviors also turn down our biological response to stress and may even improve how our immune system works.” For example, researchers think that touching might trigger our body to release oxytocin, a hormone that can reduce fear and improve social bonding, Murphy notes. Hugs and the associated oxytocin release can have powerful ripple effects in the body, decreasing heart rate and levels of stress hormones cortisol and norepinephrine, along with improving immune function and pain tolerance. Oxytocin can also trigger the release of feel-good hormones like serotonin and dopamine.

Bridging Divides With a Hug While Murphy cautions that the jury is out on the effects of hugs on strangers, as most research has been done on embraces between loved ones, Ken Nwadike, Jr. has built a national campaign around the concept. Known as the “free hugs guy”, the former competitive runner began offering up hugs during the 2014 Boston Marathon, the year after the deadly bombing.

Nwadike has since brought the Free Hugs Project to more divisive spaces, from political rallies to protests, offering hugs to all to spread love and inspire change.

The Los Angeles activist’s all-embracing hugs are a symbol of unconditional love, respect and unity at a time when tensions and political divisions are running high. For Nwadike, hugs are a way of de-escalating conflict and mending the human divide.

“Communities are divided because of fear, hatred and misunderstanding. Starting the conversation with kindness, rather than hatred, will get us a lot further,” he says.

Consent is always important, and not everyone appreciates an unsolicited hug. But like compliments, hugs are free to give and usually well received. As humans, we bear arms that were built not to harm, but to heal.

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Tasty Ways to Boost Heart Health

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s a special meal for Valentine’s Day or any other, many plant-based dishes are so tasty that no one will miss the meat. Low in fat and sugar and high in ingredients that promote heart health, the following recipes are courtesy of Carol D’Anca, a board-certified nutrition practitioner and author of Real Food for Healthy People: A Recipe & Resource Guide, in Highland Park, Illinois.

Start With Soup

Rich in dietary fiber and low in fat, butternut squash with low-salt vegetable broth and spices is an easy-to-make soup loaded with nutrients and flavor. Allow 40 to 45 minutes to roast the squash.

Butternut Squash Soup Yields: Four servings 1 butternut squash, 2-3 lbs, peeled and cut in cubes to equal 4 cups

3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth Dash red pepper flakes Freshly ground black pepper Pepitas or pumpkin seeds for garnish Preheat oven to 425° F. Line a heavy baking pan with parchment paper. Spread squash cubes in a single layer, using two lined pans if needed. Roast for about 40 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork.

Alternate method: Wash the squash. Make several slits to allow for escaping steam.

Roast whole in the oven for about 45 minutes or until soft and easy to peel and cut.

Transfer the roasted squash to a food processor or heavy-duty blender. Add remaining ingredients and process until smooth. Add additional broth to reach desired consistency.

Natural Awakenings recommends using organic, fair trade, non-genetically modified ingredients, BPA-free canned goods and non-bromated flour whenever possible.

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Divide into four bowls. For texture and crunch, garnish with roasted pepita or pumpkin seeds.

Hearty Bread

This whole-grain, gluten-free, no-knead, no-mess bread contains flax, sunflower and chia seeds, hazelnuts, oats, coconut oil and maple syrup as a sweetener. Accompanying soup, it makes for a satisfying meal.

This recipe is adapted from “Change Your Life Bread” in D’Anca’s book My New Roots.

Let it sit on the counter for at least two hours, or all day or overnight. When the dough retains its shape, even when you pull the sides of the loaf pan or lift the parchment, it’s ready to bake.

Preheat oven to 350° F. Place loaf pan in the oven on the middle rack and bake for 20 minutes. Remove bread from loaf pan, place it upside down directly on the rack and bake for another 30 to 40 minutes.

Bread is done when it sounds hollow when tapped. Let cool completely before slicing.

Store bread in a tightly sealed container for up to five days. Freezes well. For a quick and easy toast, slice before freezing.

The Pleasures of Pasta

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Yields: One loaf 2 cups shelled raw sunflower seeds 1 cup whole flax seeds 1 cup blanched hazelnuts 3 cups rolled oats (use certified gluten-free oats, if needed) 4 Tbsp chia seeds 6 Tbsp psyllium husks Pinch fresh ground coarse salt, preferably Himalayan 2 Tbsp maple syrup 6 Tbsp coconut oil, liquefied at low temperature in a small pan 3 cups water In a loaf pan lined with parchment, combine all dry ingredients, stirring well.

Whisk maple syrup and water together in a measuring cup.

Add to the dry ingredients and mix until everything is soaked and dough becomes thick. If it’s too thick to stir, add one or two teaspoons of water until it’s manageable.

Smooth the top with the back of a spoon.

Pasta is guilt-free when we use a whole wheat variety that digests more slowly than white flour pasta, avoiding blood sugar spikes, D’Anca says. Gluten-free, grainfree or vegetable pasta can be substituted for whole grain pasta. Fresh asparagus is recommended. If it’s not in season, consider red chard for its bright red and green colors and abundance of vitamins K, A and C. It’s a good source of magnesium, potassium, iron and dietary fiber.

Use red, orange, yellow or a mix of colors 1½ Tbsp fresh thyme leaves 1 lb fresh asparagus, pencil thin is best (if not available, substitute red chard) ¼ cup pitted Kalamata olives ½ cup fresh basil ¼ cup white wine or white wine vinegar Squeeze garlic from its skins into a large skillet. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well. Cook over medium heat until the mixture is reduced and thickened to a sauce (coulis), about 20 to 30 minutes. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente.

Drain the pasta well and place back in the pan. Add tomato coulis and olives. Toss well to infuse flavors. Let warm for 2 to 3 minutes.

Serve at once.

Savory Side Dish

Chickpeas are a great source of fiber. Bell peppers, also known as sweet peppers, are available in white, orange, green and purple. Lycopene gives red tomatoes their color, may reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol and lower blood pressure. Yellow tomatoes have twice as much iron and zinc and higher levels of vitamin B and folate to help red blood cells. Darker tomatoes ranging from purple to black produce higher levels of antioxidants for a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. Don’t overlook green tomatoes, which are higher in vitamin K and calcium than reds or yellows.

Roasted Chickpeas with Grilled Vegetables Yields: Serves two, or four if dished over quinoa

Whole Grain Pasta with Asparagus and Tomato Coulis Yields: 6 servings for dinner or 8 as a smaller first course.

1 lb of your favorite whole grain pasta 3 large cloves garlic, roasted for about 25 minutes in their skins 3 pints cherry or grape tomatoes, halved

12 small mushrooms, sliced 2 ripe tomatoes, quartered 1 red bell pepper, cut in strips 1 yellow pepper, cut in strips 1 red onion, cut into wedges, or 1½ cups leeks, halved lengthwise, cleaned, and cut chiffonade-style About 6 cloves of garlic, peeled 2, 14-oz cans of chickpeas, rinsed and drained 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary Balsamic or white wine vinegar February 2019

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Almond Butter and Raw Cacao Chocolate Truffles Yields: 12 servings

Remove the pan and turn the vegetables over. Add the chickpeas and rosemary and return to the oven. Roast for another 30 to 45 minutes until the edges of the vegetables start to turn dark and the chickpeas are browning.

1 cup almond meal ½ cup almond butter ¼ cup raw cacao, organic 3 Tbsp grade B maple syrup 1 tsp organic vanilla ¼ cup raw almonds, ground ¼ cup raw cacao nibs, ground Finely ground nuts like walnuts or hazelnuts, shredded coconut or raw cacao for texture and added flavor

Sprinkle with balsamic vinegar, toss and serve warm as is or over quinoa.

Make a flax “egg” by mixing the ground flax seeds with the water. Let it sit for 3 to 5 minutes until it thickens to an egg consistency.

Burgers for Lunch

These burgers are good either oven baked or grilled, weather permitting. Offer toppings like baby spinach, salsa, nut cheese, pesto, fig jam, mango or slaw. Apple cider vinegar, dill, celery salt and agave nectar to taste makes a dressing for slaw. Thin slices of Granny Smith or Honey Crisp apples add a tang of tart or hint of sweetness.

Black Bean/Veggie Burger 1 16-oz can of black beans, drained, rinsed well and dried on a paper towel ½ red bell pepper, cut in large pieces 1 medium-size onion, cut in large pieces 1 Tbsp chili powder, mild or hot to taste 3 cloves of garlic, rough chopped 1 tsp black cumin 1 Tbsp ground flax seeds 3 Tbsp water Approximately 1 cup bread crumbs (glutenfree if needed) to act as a binder 4 buns or bread of choice 40

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Place the bell pepper, onion and garlic in a food processor and process until smooth.

Remove the mixture and drain in a fine sieve. Too much liquid will make the burgers fall apart.

Place black beans in the food processor and pulse to a thick, sticky consistency.

Add the drained red pepper mixture, flax “egg”, cumin and chili spice. Process until lightly mixed.

Remove the burger mixture to a bowl.

Add bread crumbs until the mix forms into patties.

Grill for 5 to 10 minutes, turning once, or bake in a 350° F oven on a parchment-lined baking sheet for about 5 to 10 minutes on each side.

Guilt-Free Chocolate Dessert

“Chocolate desserts usually include loads of sugar and butter, making them a highly processed and saturated-fat food,” says D’Anca. “These treats deliver the good fat of cacao nibs and the antioxidants of raw cacao.”

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Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and mix them to a smooth batter. Chill the batter for about 20 minutes.

Roll into either bite-sized or larger balls to serve as is or roll in nuts, coconut or cacao for texture and added taste.

For more recipes and information about nutrition and heart health provided by D’Anca, visit FoodNotMeds.com.

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Put mushrooms, tomatoes, red and yellow peppers, onion and garlic in a large roasting pan. Roast for about 30 minutes or until the vegetables caramelize.

Eating healthy doesn’t mean all salads, all the time. From appetizer to dessert, healthy, easy-to-make, creative and colorful recipes can improve health and add flavor to life.

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Whales Point the Way

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ust as whales are born with an instinct for the deep, we are born with an impulse toward creating a quality of life. No matter the type of work that leads us there, following that impulse is the destiny of each soul, so we search to find our medium through which aliveness can express itself. Following our instinct for the deep, we find each other.

In areas of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, whales sing basically the same song, and when a new verse is added, they all incorporate it. As humans, we have a greater capacity to communicate, yet we resist adding to our common song.

Whales occupying the same geographical areas that may include large oceans tend to sing similar songs with local variations, but whales from other regions of the world will sing entirely different songs. Once united, though, they find a common pitch. The songs are constantly evolving over time, and old patterns are not repeated.

In essence, whales stay current, freshly updating their communications with each other. It’s a noble task for us all to emulate.

Most whales, especially humpbacks, compose patterns of sound that are strikingly resonant with human musical traditions.

What helps whales be such good communicators is that sound travels about four times faster in water than on land. Thus, it is profoundly easier to hear in the deep. Dwelling there, we have a better chance of staying current and hearing our common song.

When we follow our instinct for the deep, we discover our common song, which brings us alive. Through this unfolding, we make our contribution to the common good. From generation to generation, all that we learn and create adds to this living work of art we call a quality of life.

Adapted excerpt from More Together than Alone, by Mark Nepo.

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WARMING UP FOR WINTER SPORTS Sure-Fire Ways to Get Fit

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by Marlaina Donato

hether skiing on Preparing your training. Winter fitness prep fresh powder body should be on classes offer ideal benefits, but on a mountain simple walking or running up top of your list of and down stairs can also do slope, ice skating or snowvacation details. wonders. “Stairs are the closest shoeing, winter recreation offers new opportunities to thing to a hill, and you can get ~Linda Scholl get in shape and a specialcreative with stairs—skipping ized focus for fitness. a stair or hopping. It also has a cardio com “Preparing your body should be on top ponent which helps you adjust to the altitude of your list of vacation details,” says physical of a ski destination,” says Scholl. therapist Linda Scholl, of the University of

Maggie Lehrian, owner of Roots Utah Orthopaedic Center. Her ski fitness Yoga Studio, in Hawley, Pennsylvania, classes in Salt Lake City focus on developing attests to yoga’s benefits for conditioning, four muscle groups: quads, hamstrings, glutes “The standing sequences in yoga practice, and core. “Ideally, you should take six to eight especially hatha yoga, are tremendously weeks to prepare for a ski vacation, but three effective at increasing balance and strength weeks’ prep is better than nothing,” she says. in the legs and glutes needed for crossThat also goes for most winter pursuits. country and downhill skiing, skating and

Sean Sewell, founder of Mountain snow shoeing.”

Fitness School, in Denver, concurs. “People

She recommends adding 30 minutes tend to think that these sports are mostly of cardio, such as walking or running, three quad-dominant, but it’s not necessarily the times a week to a balanced yoga practice case. I believe the body works as a unit, and that includes components of strengthis therefore only as strong as its weakest building and stretching. Yoga fosters link, so all muscle groups are important in concentration and endurance and offers the big picture.” unrealized benefits. “Breathwork can be

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Links to Learn From

General Preparation

Ski Ready: Tinyurl.com/SkiReadyVideo Winter Fitness: Tinyurl.com/WinterFitWorkoutPlan Balance Exercises: Tinyurl.com/WinterSportBalanceExercises For Snow Sports: Tinyurl.com/YogaPosesForSnowSports For Skiing: Tinyurl.com/YogaForSkiingPrep

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According to Mountain Fitness School founder Sean Sewell:

with strength-building, core-focused styles such as vinyasa or power flow.

Avoiding Injury Experts agree that the body’s core muscle groups are not only key in getting fit, but play a major role in preventing common injuries.

“The core should always be activated during heavy exercises.

This keeps the back safe and allows for better power output,” says Sewell. “The core is not just the abdominal muscles. I like to think of the core as an area from the shoulders to the knees and both the front and back of the body.”

Proper alignment is paramount. “Skiing involves absorbing a lot of force. It’s literally controlling a fall downhill, so leg alignment is everything,” says Scholl. This applies to many winter sports—including skiing, hockey and ice skating—to avoid injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament, which stabilizes the knee.

Body Basics Being winter-ready also means eating well and staying hydrated, both on and off the slopes. “Eat well and take recovery seriously,” says Sewell. “If you are serious about performance and recovery, then do not skip out on eating.”

Scholl recommends drinking plenty of water, avoiding alcohol before hitting the slopes and consuming a good balance of protein and carbohydrates, especially post-workout or after a day of skiing.

Perks of Winter Sports

n Stretching and warming up are a must for mobility, recovery and most importantly, to maximize all exercises. Using foam rollers or a lacrosse ball and yoga and massage are all recommended. n Kettlebell Swing is the best bang-for-your-buck exercise for glutes, core, calorie-burning and endurance. If this is too advanced, a deadlift can replicate many of the same benefits. n Squat for healthy knees, strong quads and core, and better motor control. Try the goblet squat, offset squat, double kettlebell squat or body squat, or whatever else might be more comfortable. n Lunging is a good starting exercise; step-back, front and side lunges are three options. Add weight when proficient with a kettlebell, dumbbell or even a backpack. n Press for upper body strength and a strong core; pushup, chest press, overhead press.

Start off with a TRX or a high box for pushups to reinforce good form. Once proficient, progress to floor pushups. n Core exercises are for quicker results, safety and reinforcement for the back. Try planks and hollow holds.

According to physical therapist Linda Scholl, the following are recommended for three days a week for six to eight weeks to build strength and skill without overtraining. Repeat each exercise with a 15-second rest. n Hamstrings focus: dumbbell dead lifts standing on one or both legs (three repetitions, 10 each side) n Squats: body weight squat (10, three repetitions progressing to 10, three repetitions each leg)

Choosing a winter sport is ideal to help combat cold weather blues and the all-too-common winter rut. As a bonus, skiing and snowboarding burn a surprisingly high number of calories. In essence, getting outside just makes winter more enjoyable. “Whether it is a solo powder day or a mellow spring day, being in the mountains is empowering and rejuvenating,” says Sewell.

Scholl agrees. “It’s important to stay active, regardless of how cold it is outside. Enjoy winter and where you are.”

Tip: Technique matters. Squat with good form: knees over your ankles in both the frontal and sagittal plane (knees in line with your first and second toe and never in front of the toes throughout the entire squat).

Marlaina Donato is the author of Multidimensional Aromatherapy and several other books. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

Check with a physician before beginning an exercise regimen.

n Buttocks/Lateral Motion: speed skater hops (three repetitions of 20 seconds each from side-to-side) n Core focus: plank/side plank (three repetitions of 30 seconds each)

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INVESTING FOR GOOD

How to Align Money With Values

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ow we spend our money is important, but how and where we save it matters just as much. Today’s financial marketplace offers diverse options for values-based investing and banking, regardless of interests or assets.

Sustainable, responsible and impact investing is rapidly expanding. Professionally managed assets in the U.S. using socially responsible investment (SRI) strategies grew from $8.7 trillion to $12 trillion in the last two years, according to a 2018 report by the Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment. This represents 26 percent—about one in four dollars—of all U.S. assets under professional management.

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While large numbers of investors are moving their money responsibly, changing bank accounts can still feel difficult to many people, says Fran Teplitz, executive co-director of the Washington, D.C., nonprofit Green America, which works to promote a more sustainable economy.

To make the sometimes intimidating bank-changing process a little easier, Green America’s Get a Better Bank campaign at GreenAmerica.org/GetABetterBank breaks it NATampa.com

down into bite-sized steps. “Educate yourself on the issues with the conventional banking industry, from Wall Street speculation to predatory lending practices,” says Teplitz.

People don’t need to sacrifice banking needs for their values. Reflect upon what’s important in a financial institution, and then shop around for the right fit. Credit unions and community development banks that lend in local and underserved communities are often great choices, says Teplitz. Green America’s Get a Better Bank database is a great starting point for responsible banking options.

Investing for the Future For longer-term investing, there are more vehicles available to responsibly assist investors toward their financial and social goals. While responsible investing once meant simply screening out “sin stocks”, like tobacco, guns and gambling, which were available only to investors able to make a large minimum deposit, today there are values-based funds to suit every cause and income level.

“Socially responsible investing has come a long way since it got off the ground in this country during the apartheid divestiture movement in the 1980s,” says Gary

Matthews, an investment advisor and CEO of SRI Investing LLC, headquartered in New York City.

Countering some investor concerns about underperforming SRI funds, there is a growing body of evidence to show that money that does good can also do well. The firm Nuveen TIAA Investments assessed the leading SRI equity indexes over the long term and “found no statistical difference in returns compared to broad market benchmarks,” nor any additional risks, according to a 2017 report Responsible Investing: Delivering Competitive Performance.

SRI Approaches and Outcomes

Fossil fuel-free portfolios are trending, Matthews notes—which Green America encourages. While acknowledging the ever-fluctuating price of oil, Matthews says he’s seen diversified portfolios that eliminate oil, coal and natural gas do better at times than those that include them.

A subset of SRI investments, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investing focuses less on what sector a company is in than on how they conduct their business. The way companies treat their employees and respond to climate change are factors that may have a positive influence on financial performance.

Robo-advisors, a recent arrival in the SRI sector, are online investment services that automate money management. Roboadvisor companies make it easier for people to invest and leverage technology to keep fees down, although they usually do not offer in-depth impact research on the companies within the financial products they offer, according to Amberjae Freeman, of the portfolio management team for Swell Investing LLC, an impact investment company in Santa Monica, California.

Swell evaluates thousands of companies to build diversified portfolios of businesses aligned with at least one of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Like most SRI firms, Swell offers retirement IRAs (individual retirement accounts), as well as more liquid brokerage accounts, with a minimum initial deposit of $50.

While the array of investment options can be daunting, investors should aim for progress, rather than perfection, in their portfolios. As the money and impact in a portfolio grows, so does an investor’s confidence and knowledge.

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

A WORD TO THE MONEY-WISE n Verify that a bank is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) or the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), where accounts are insured up to $250,000 per depositor. n Responsible investors can also influence banking practices in their workplaces, religious institutions or professional associations by educating account managers about the issues.

Green America has a free booklet for 401k benefits managers at GreenAmerica.org/finance. n There are as many names for socially responsible investing (SRI) as there are approaches to it including community, ethical, green, impact, mission-related, responsible, sustainable and values-based investing. What an institution or a fund does and how they do it is more important than how it’s labeled. n The mainstreaming of SRI, while positive overall as impact investing is getting the attention of larger firms, has led to some “greenwashing”, where portfolios are being touted as socially responsible without much depth to their criteria, cautions investment advisor Gary Matthews, of SRI Investing LLC, in New York City. Fund sustainability rankings like the Morningstar Sustainability Rating can help take out the guesswork, although it pays to ask hard questions and look at a fund’s individual holdings. n Returns, whether social, environmental or financial, aren’t everything. “When it comes to investing, it’s important to get clear about specific goals, whether it’s planning for a home purchase or paying off student loans, understand the potential risks and returns, and set up an appropriate time horizon,” says Amberjae Freeman, of the portfolio management team for Swell Investing LLC, a Santa Monica-based impact investment firm.

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Soothing Anxious Kids Natural Remedies Restore Calm

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Mindful activities ids and teens It’s important to and creative outlets like have always know that anxiety is art, music and dance in had plenty to be highly treatable. a no-pressure environstressed about, such as ment help kids get out of family finances, parental ~Dr. Timothy DiGiacomo “fight-or-flight” mode. bickering, the birth of a “Both parents and kids need to have go-to sibling and other challenges on the home coping skills,” says Rosen. “Meditation and front. Then there are the age-old tensions yoga are safe and work very well.” Kids need of taking school exams and squabbles with to feel a sense of control over their bodies, friends and other classmates. he adds, and mindful breathing techniques

Yet with the proliferation of social can make a significant difference in how media and cyber-bullying, kids face obstathey handle stress. cles other generations did not, and chronic

So can a regular dose of the great juvenile anxiety has become a pervasive outdoors. Exercise helps boost serotonin mental health issue. However, there are a levels, which decreases anxiety. Timothy number of integrative approaches that can DiGiacomo, Psy.D., clinical director of help heal youthful psyches. “I encourage the Mountain Valley Treatment Center, in kids and parents to focus on skills, versus Plainfield, New Hampshire, emphasizes pills,” says Lawrence Rosen, M.D., founder the value of getting outside. “Connection of The Whole Child Center, in Oradell, to nature, calmness and present-moment New Jersey. “There are several safe and awareness are all benefits.” cost-effective natural options for anxiety.”

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Sleep and Diet Triggers

Relaxing and engaging the imagination are necessary for healthy brain development and offsetting stress. Downtime in general and specifically limiting screen time is paramount. “Electronic devices can be very overstimulating and can cause or exacerbate anxiety,” says Kristi Kiel, ND, Ph.D., of Lake Superior Natural Health, in Ashland, Wisconsin. “There should be at least a one-toone balance of screen time and outside play.”

Before parents seek any treatment for their child’s anxiety, Kiel stresses the importance of looking at the basics. “When children don’t get enough sleep, their bodies don’t respond as well to stressful situations.

School-age children need 10 to12 hours of sleep per night, and teenagers should be getting nine to 10 hours.” Sensitivity to certain foods such as gluten or dairy is also something to consider, says Kiel.

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Rosen concurs. “Artificial dyes and sweeteners can negatively impact mood and focus. More of an issue, though, is nutritional imbalance.” Skipping breakfast or eating mostly carbs can feed anxiety, he notes. “The brain relies on sustainable fuel—a blend of lean proteins, healthy fats—and in some cases, gluten-free, whole grain carbs.”

Eating foods high in healthy fat and protein can help minimize blood sugar fluctuations that can trigger symptoms of anxiety in kids. Probiotics and/or cultured and fermented foods can help gut health and promote equilibrium. Omega-3 fats from fish or vegetarian sources are also important additions.

Helpful Supplements Supplements dosed appropriately for children and teenagers are safe and can offer huge benefits. “Magnesium is good for relaxation, especially anxiety accompanied by muscle tension.

B-complex vitamins are also important because they are depleted by stress and help the body to handle stress,” says Kiel. Her herbal recommendations include skullcap, hops and milky oat as teas or glycerin-based extracts. “For teenagers, in addition to these three gentle herbs, I recommend kava kava, which can have a significant calming effect without drowsiness.”

Polyvagal Theory Research by Stephen Porges, Ph.D., a professor at the University of North Carolina, in Chapel Hill, addresses the importance of the vagus nerve, which runs from the brain through the face and thorax to the abdomen. His polyvagal theory suggests the interconnectedness of emotions, mind and body in both children and adults.

This nerve affects all major organs and plays a critical role in anxiety and inflammation. Mindful breathing and using the vocal chords, especially singing, stimulates the vagus nerve and nourishes well-being. Splashing the face with cold water during times of stress also tones this nerve and reduces acute anxiety.

DiGiacomo emphasizes that different natural therapies offer hope even for severe cases, advising, “It’s important to know that anxiety is highly treatable.”

Marlaina Donato is the author of Multidimensional Aromatherapy.

Connect at MarlainaDonato.com.

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omeopathic remedies are most effective and long-lasting when they are prescribed by an experienced practitioner that can find a constitutional remedy that matches the child’s symptoms. However, they can also be used effectively on a short-term basis.

n Aconite: for panicky feelings that seem to come out of

nowhere, or for anxiety that begins after some type of trauma

n Arsenicum: for anxiety about health or fear of germs n Gelsemium: for stage fright and both performance and

anticipatory anxiety

n Phosphorus: for children that worry about the safety of their parents

n Pulsatilla: for children that have a hard time being alone

and need lots of reassurance and attention

For More Advice Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (abct.org) International OCD Foundation (iocdf.org) National Child Traumatic Stress Network (nctsn.org)

Food for Thought In 2015, The New York Times reported on the use of mindaltering medications for infants and toddlers. Approximately 83,000 prescriptions for Prozac were written for kids of ages 2 and younger in 2014, as well as 20,000 prescriptions for antipsychotics.

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Essential Oils for Pets How to Use Them Safely

by Sandra Murphy

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“One thing I’d say is, learn spray the exam room ssential oils are derived from all you can before using with lavender between appointments to calm plant-based oils around pets.” anxious clients. sources, leading people Sally Morgan, ~Gary Richter, integrative to equate natural with safe; but that’s not always veterinarian and founder of a physical therapist and advanced certithe case. Knowing how Ultimate Pet Nutrition fied practitioner of the and when to use oils is gentle animal bodywork therapy known vital, according to Gary Richter, DVM, an integrative veterinarian and medical director as Tellington TTouch, sees clients in her of Holistic Veterinary Care, in Oakland, Northampton, Massachusetts, office. “I California. A veterinarian trained in the use put a drop of a peace and calming blend of essential oils understands the properties or lavender on the carpet or a pillow,” she of each oil, along with its proper dilution and says. “It relaxes the animal and dissipates application, a subject not generally taught the smells of previous clients. I don’t use in traditional veterinary schools; holistic diffusers. The odor can be too strong for medicine requires additional training. their sensitive noses. There’s also a danger

With proper use under professional it could spill and be licked up.” guidance, essential oils can be part of a

Certified Professional Dog Trainer larger treatment plan, says Richter. Cats Knowledge Assessed Kim Paciotti, owner of are generally more sensitive to oils because Training Canines, LLC, based in Statesville, they don’t metabolize medicine as effiNorth Carolina, finds the scent of green apciently as dogs, he notes. “As one professor ples relieves anxiety and soothes upset tumused to tell our veterinary class, ‘Cats are mies for dogs and puppies that suffer from not small dogs, so they can’t be treated as if motion sickness. “Cotton balls placed inside they are’—always good to remember.” a small container clipped to the outside of their crates deliver the smell,” she says. “They Soothing Effects don’t have direct contact, but still reap the benefits, allowing the dogs to self-medicate Just as chamomile tea relaxes humans, anxby sniffing when they feel the need.” ious dogs find its scent calming. Some vets

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Helpful Resources Tinyurl.com/OilSafetyTips 24/7 Animal Poison Control Center: 855-764-7661

Kimberley Wallace, founder of kW Sustainable Brands, in San Diego, burns organic, sweet basil-scented candles for their antiviral, antibacterial properties. Her pugs love the smell. “Our rescue pug has mast cell tumors which compromise her immune system. I do my due diligence to buy all-natural products whenever I can.”

Proceed With Caution Pure essential oils are far too strong to use undiluted, Richter says.

Age, physical condition and species are so varied that guessing which oil and how to use it can be dangerous to the pet. “Skin irritation like a hot spot or rash is a relatively minor problem that could benefit from the right essential oil. An open wound requires a veterinary visit,” he says. “Some oils aren’t recommended unless under veterinary guidance. Reactions can range from mere annoyance to toxicity.”

Wintergreen, melaleuca, pennyroyal, tea tree and pine oils cause the most reported problems for dogs, according to PetPoisonHelpline.com. Peppermint, cloves, cinnamon and oregano oil also can be quite strong and require educated use, says Richter.

An uneven gait, vomiting, diarrhea, drooling and weakness can be symptoms of toxicity, requiring immediate veterinary care to prevent damage to the central nervous system or organ failure.

In its fragrance and taste, plants have defense mechanisms to ward off destructive insects or to attract bees and butterflies.

Those same properties can help people and animals. The plant’s natural compounds can ward off fungi, bacteria, parasites or inflammation. However, just reading a label isn’t enough to know which oils will work best for these problems.

“The Animal Desk Reference II: Essential Oils for Animals, Second Edition, by Melissa Shelton, is a reader-friendly guide,” says Richter. “I touch on the subject in my book The Ultimate Pet Health Guide: Breakthrough Nutrition and Integrative Care for Dogs and Cats, but for deeper study, I recommend Shelton’s book.”

“One thing I’d say is, learn all you can before using oils around pets,” Richter says. “There’s not a one-size-fits-all formula for dilution for safe use. There are too many variables with oils and animals.”

Be more than a well-meaning pet lover—also be well-educated.

Sandra Murphy is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect at StLouisFreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.

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Opening and Expanding Your Intuition – 1:30-4:30pm. Eluv Zotos, bio-healing music artist, intuitive channeler and radio personality.

Intuition is a helpful and valuable resource that provides you with the ability to know something without the need for conscious reasoning. You will be guided through light movement to open the body and intuitive exercises to help access the higher part of yourself. Bring notepad & pen, a personal item, yoga mat & water, your favorite crystals. $65 in advance. $75 day of event. Yoga Village, 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater. 727-7121475, Info@AYogaVillage.com, AYogaVillage. com/events.

Nutritional Wellness: Women’s Health and Hormones – 6-7pm. Join Kevin Granger DC and Hayley Imbriani LMT to learn about the root cause of hormonal imbalances and other important women’s health issues and how to handle them safely and naturally without medications and surgeries. Sample goodies along with a delicious home cooked meal full of healthy ingredients the whole family can enjoy! $5. 205 S. Myrtle Ave., Clearwater. RSVP 727-248-0930. Info, GrangerHealth.com or Dr. Kevin Granger DC- Nutritional Wellness on FB.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5 Chair Yoga for Strength and Stability: Focus Back Pain – 1-2pm. Abby Eastman, RYT, exercise physiologist. This class is geared towards less strenuous poses. Students may stay seated throughout the class or use the chair for assistance with standing and balance poses. Great for beginners or those looking to safely return to their practice after an injury. $10/Advance; $15/Day of event. Yoga4All, 8836 Seminole Blvd., Seminole.

Info Abby 727-490-8292. Registration Yoga4All. com/workshops.

Chinese New Year (of the Pig): De-Stress With Love – 6:30pm. Melissa Georgopolis, LMHC & Wendy Weaver, Stress Management Specialist, All Care Medical Consultants. Stress is an unavoidable part of life that can be used as a catalyst for adapting to change. Melissa and Wendy will teach you how to view stress as a health alert rather than an enemy, calling for additional awareness, support and self-care so you can reconnect your heart and decrease your stress response. Free. Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727-443-6703, NaturesFoodPatch.com.

Easy Coconut Curry – 6:30pm. Venus DeMarco, A Healthy Life Made Simple. Need dinner in a hurry?

This simple 30-minute coconut curry over quinoa might be quick to make but tastes like it took all day! Free. Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727-443-6703, NaturesFoodPatch.com.

“After her bath, my granddaughter decided to ‘dress her denim’,” shares Sharon Fennell Kennedy of her granddog Scout, a 2-year-old Corgi who loves daily walks and getting into mischief.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7 The Three Realities and the Awakening of Consciousness – 7:30-8:45pm. Organized by the St. Petersburg Gnostic Association. Free. West Community Library, 6700 8th Ave. N., Rm. LI-101, St. Pete. Info, 727-469-3383, GnosisStPete@gmail. com, GnosisStPete.com.

special to make on Valentine’s Day? Skip the steak & let chef Parker teach you a delicious grass-fed braised short rib recipe, sure to impress and delight your significant other. Free. Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727-443-6703, NaturesFoodPatch.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9 Homemade Energy Bars – 11am. Demos to Di For, NFP Demo Specialist. Di will show you how easy it is to make on-the-go energy bars from simple ingredients. Free. Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727-443-6703, NaturesFoodPatch.com.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Valentine’s Dinner Special – 1pm. Parker Stafford, Peninsula Foodservice. Looking for something

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14 Vegan Valentine – 6:30pm.

John Van Vlaardingen, JvVHealth. Spoil your sweetheart with a 100% whole-food, plantbased, gluten-free potato & celery root chowder paired with a rich, chocolatey mousse. Free.

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

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Extreme Communication – 7-9pm. Connecting to the other side. Join Lisa Miliaresis as she channels in a gallery setting. Embrace the opportunity to connect to loved ones on the other side. $50.

Satya Yoga Body, 1810 S. Pinellas Ave., Tarpon Springs. Limited seating; pre-registration suggested. Info and registration, Lisa 727-239-0656, 2Communicate.net.

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21

Under the Sea: Scottish Salmon – 1pm. Carolyn Bradham, Kara Lynn’s Kitchen. Salmon is a go-to meal when it comes to heart health. Join Carolyn to learn a variety of ways to prepare Scottish salmon, including poached, baked & grilled, so you can reap the benefits of its omega-3 fatty acids. This class is paleo & keto-friendly. Free. Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727-443-6703, NaturesFoodPatch.com.

Integrative NLP Practitioner Certification Training – 8am-8pm, Feb. 21-24. Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) teaches proven techniques to communicate effectively, build rapport easily, release limiting beliefs, overcome procrastination, lack of motivation, depression and phobias. Tap into your conscious and unconscious mind. $144 with promo code NATURAL Residence Inn by Marriott, Northpointe, 2101 Northpointe Pkwy., Lutz. Info & registration, 1-800-MIND (6463), EmpowermentPartnership.com.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15 Radiant Child Yoga Teacher Training – 8:30am6pm. Feb. 15-17. Lisa Danahy, E-RYT 200, RCFY 200, YACEP. This foundational course prepares you to start teaching yoga to children right away.

Ideal for teachers, therapists, parents, caregivers and everyone who wishes to rediscover the child within and share the benefits of yoga with children.

Learn tools for children and tools for you, including techniques to calm, center and empower, skills for deep listening and enhanced communication and strategies for healthier, happier living. Yoga Village, 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater. 727-712-1475, Info@ AYogaVillage.com, AYogaVillage.com/events.

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 of time allowing the practitioner to dive deep and open the flow of energy more easily. This slow-moving practice is done with the assistance of blocks, blankets, bolsters and straps so all levels can participate. $15/ Advance; $20/Day of event. Yoga4All, 8836 Seminole Blvd., Seminole. Info, Heather 727-480-3004.

Registration Yoga4All.com/workshops.

Rebirthing Meditation – 7-9pm. Sunder Luber, lead trainer in the ATA, E-RYT 500. Join in community as we set new intentions and release old patterns using rebirthing and meditation practices as taught by Yoga Bhajan. The kriyas are simple but the unusual powerful impact will surprise you.

A lot will be cleared and it will bring ease and joy. $22 in advance. $27 day of event. Yoga Village, 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater. 727-712-1475, Info@ AYogaVillage.com, AYogaVillage.com/events.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16 Sensational Selections – 11am. Debby DeGraaff, natural food chef & author. Amaze that special vegetarian in your life with a two-course meal. Start with creamy roasted red pepper soup followed by a beautifully crafted Cupid’s casserole. This is a simple & healthy meal that can be made any time and served when the mood strikes. Free. Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727443-6703, NaturesFoodPatch.com.

Yoga for Hips & Knees – 1-3:30pm. Do you experience periodic or chronic knee or hip pain or discomfort? Have you had or do you plan to have knee or hip surgery? Do you wish to learn how to protect the knees and hips from future injury? If so, this workshop is for you. Open to students of all levels. No yoga experience needed! Workshop cost is included with unlimited pass or $25 without. Sign up: 727894-9642, Info@StPeteYoga.com, StPeteYoga.com.

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Yoga for Neck & Shoulders – 1-3:30pm. Do you have tight or painful shoulders? Unknowingly we can abuse our shoulders. This could involve emotions, stress, desk work, poor posture, old injuries and past physical trauma. Learn awareness of where the tension is rooted and use yoga tools to work toward release. In addition to body postures, we will learn breath, mind and life practices. Using this combination will not only help alleviate but diminish the underlying causes. Workshop cost is included with unlimited pass or $25 without.

Sign up: 727-894-9642, Info@StPeteYoga.com, StPeteYoga.com.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19 Natural Treatments for Heart Disease – 6pm.

Even if you have a family history of heart disease, you can improve your heart health. Join Dr. Les Cole, MD and Kathie Gonzales, ARNP, of St. Petersburg Health & Wellness, for this seminar on the many things that you can do to decrease your risk of and even prevent heart disease. Free. St. Petersburg Health & Wellness, 2100 Dr. MLK Jr. St. N, St. Petersburg. For more information and appointments, call 727-202-6807 or visit StPetehw.com.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20 Hormone Imbalance & Cardiovascular Risk Seminar – 6pm. Learn how hormones affect your heart. Presented by Tami Horner, MD, Success by Design. Free. 9095 Belcher Rd., Pinellas Park. 727548-0001. SuccessByDesignWeightLoss.com.

Nutritional Wellness: Why Can’t I Sleep?!? – 6-7pm. Can’t get a good night’s rest no matter what you do? Feel tired in the morning even after sleeping? Join Kevin Granger DC and Hayley Imbriani LMT to learn the barriers to sleep, why you aren’t sleeping and how to change that. There will be samples and goodies along with a delicious home cooked meal full of healthy ingredients. $5. 205 S. Myrtle Ave., Clearwater. RSVP 727-248-0930.

Info, GrangerHealth.com or Dr. Kevin Granger DC- Nutritional Wellness on FB. Energize Naturally – 6:30pm. Jay Kis, Herbs, Etc. Looking for a simple and natural solution to help combat low energy, fatigue and exhaustion? Learn about oxygen-producing chlorophyll & how incorporating it into your supplement routine may benefit you. Free. Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727-443-6703, NaturesFoodPatch.com.

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22 Ecstatic Dance & Sound Journey – 7-10pm.

Tanner Roan, founder of Ecstatic Dance St. Pete, brings together community members of all ages for an intimate evening, deepening our connection with ourselves and one another though ceremony, movement, dance, kirtan and sound healing. The night ends with a gratitude circle and time to connect with your newly formed tribe. Bring blanket/ shawl for cozy relaxation. $25 advance; $30 day of event. Yoga Village, 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater.

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

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23 Yoga Nidra – Noon-1pm. 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/Day of event. Yoga4All, 8836 Seminole Blvd., Seminole. Info, Douglas 727-804-5356. Registration Yoga4All.com/workshops.

Hypnosis & NLP for Weight-Diet Control – 1-3pm.

Mind-Body Cohesion System developed by Patricia V. Scott, PhD, combines Hypnosis, NLP, guided imagery and more for confidence, controlling cravings, exercise motivation, developing new healthy habits & more. $15. 2 Enroll together Save $2 each.

UP Hypnosis Institute at Holistic Center for Vibrant Health, Dunedin. 727-943-5003. UPHypnosis.com.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24 Sushi Sunday – 4pm. Brad Meyers, The Vegabond Chef. Let’s get ready to roll! Brad will show you how to assemble the best vegan sushi roll from coconut, panko fried asparagus & mango. Enjoy the eclectic mix of sweet, salty, tart & umami tastes creating the perfect combination of flavor in each bite. Free. Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727-443-6703, NaturesFoodPatch.com.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26 Free MeetUP: NLP Swish Pattern – 6-7:30pm.

Experiential class where you will be guided through this easy & fun NLP process and practice with attendees. Facilitated by Patricia V. Scott, Certified Master Trainer & NLP Master Practitioner. Also,

IACT Chapter Meeting (certified Hypnotists get 1.5 CEUs). Contributions appreciated. UP Hypnosis Institute at Holistic Center for Vibrant Health, Dunedin. 727-943-5003. UPHypnosis.com.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27 Energetics of Food: Food as Medicine – 6:30pm.

Dr. Paul Reynolds, DOM AP & Cara Reynolds, The Reynolds Kitchen. What you put at the end of your fork is more powerful medicine than anything you will find at the bottom of a pill bottle. Learn how to prepare vegan, gluten-free meals that nourish your body according to the energetics of food. Free. Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727-443-6703, NaturesFoodPatch.com.

certifications: International Assoc. of Counselors & Therapists and UP Hypnosis Institute. Learn basic & advanced techniques, medical uses, regression, parts integration, Time-Line, NLP & more.

Enroll by 2/28: $3095; $2895 (UPHI Members); After: $3395/$3095. Recertify or Upgrade skills (call for info). Dunedin location. 727-943-5003.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 13 Harvesting the Transformational Force of Our World-Sorrow – 8:30am-4:30pm. Facilitator Rebecca Blanco. Especially for those who: feel heartbroken by the widespread harm being done to the planet, culture and self; grapple with the maladies passed on by our misguided dominant society; want to develop a transparent and fertile relationship with world-sorrow; seek a renewed and enriched sense of inspiration. $95. Forest Center. Info and reservations, 813-416-3069, Forest-Center.com/upcoming.html.

Extreme Communication – 1-3pm. Connecting to the other side. Join Lisa Miliaresis as she channels in a gallery setting. Embrace the opportunity to connect to loved ones on the other side. $50. Hampton Inn & Suites, 39284 US 19 North, Tarpon Springs.

Limited seating; pre-registration suggested. Info and registration, Lisa 727-239-0656, 2Communicate.net.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28 Acupuncture: Healthy Points to Remember – 6pm. Presented by Liana Kramer, AP, DOM, Peaks of Health Metabolic Medical Center. Free. 1120 Belcher Rd. S, Ste. 2, Largo. RSVP 727-826-0838, rsvp@PeaksOfHealth.com.

PLAN AHEAD FRIDAY, MARCH 15 Hypnosis International Certification – 6 Weekends (All Sat/Sun after 1st weekend-not consecutive) Internationally recognized. Grads receive 2

TUESDAY, MARCH 19 Women’s Health Celebration – 6-7:30pm. Topic: A Healthy You, Inside and Out, presented by Dr. Les Cole. Prevention is better than early detection: Thermography Now Available. St. Petersburg Health & Wellness & Vital Solutions IV Nutrition, 2100 Dr. MLK Jr. St. N, St. Pete. Info, 727- 2026807, StPetehw.com.

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sunday Almost Hot Sunday-Funday Flow – 9-10:15am.

With Heather Benton E-RYT500, find your flow!

Prepare to ignite your inner fire with a balanced, flowing practice as Heather guides you on this almost hot devotion in motion. Kick your asana into gear to some rockin’ tunes and prepare for a deep meditation.

Bring your mat, water and a towel. Not for new practitioners. Yoga4All, 8836 Seminole Blvd., Seminole.

Info, Heather 727-480-3004, Yoga4All.com.

25 Years of Teaching Meditation – 10:30-11:30am Sun; 6:00-7:15pm 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.

monday Core Bungee – 3:30pm Mon, Weds, Fri. 2pm Sat. Engage your core in a gravity defying workout. Practice static movement combinations that strengthen and balance your core. Inversions on the bungee assist in spinal decompression and allow expanded range of movement. $20. Kinesis, The Movement Studio, 4760 East Bay Dr., Ste. D, Clearwater. Info & Class Booking, 727-331-0751, KinesisMovementStudio.com Ki Hara – 5:30pm. Stretch and strengthen your muscles in this eccentric resistance stretching technique focused on improving strength and length of full ranges of motion while correcting muscular imbalances. $15. Kinesis Movement Studio, 4760 E. Bay Dr., Clearwater. Info & Class booking, 727331-0751, KinesisMovementStudio.com.

Sound Bath Healing Meditation – 6:30-8pm.

Relaxing meditation and sound healing with the Tibetan and crystal bowls with Lindy Romez.

Open your chakras to deeper levels of physical, emotional, mental and spiritual balance. No registration needed. $10. Awakening Wellness Center, 6161 MLK Jr. St. N, Ste. 102, St. Pete. 727-289-4747.

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tuesday Functional Movement through Dance – 12:30pm Tues, Thurs, Sat. This specialized class is designed for people with mild movement / coordination disorders such as Parkinson’s, cerebral palsy or stroke. Must be able to stand for extended periods and explore movements in dance. $10. Kinesis, The Movement Studio, 4760 East Bay Dr., Ste. D, Clearwater. Info & Class Booking, 727-331-0751, KinesisMovementStudio.com.

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Beginner Bungee – 3:30pm & 6:30pm, Tues & Thurs.

9:30am Sat. Enter the world of weightlessness. Experience a feel for every aspect of the bungee and engage your core while being suspended. Beginner class is for everyone from the unfamiliar to professional dancers. $20. Kinesis, The Movement Studio, 4760 East Bay Dr., Ste. D, Clearwater. Info & Class Booking, 727331-0751, KinesisMovementStudio.com.

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.

Flight Club – 5:30pm, Tues & Thurs. Aerial Bungee fitness movements targeting coordination and balance through dynamic core movements.

Learn to leap and fly into the air safely in a low impact workout. Support joint health through training proper mechanics in your legs and core. $20. Kinesis Movement Studio, 4760 E. Bay Dr., Clearwater. Info & Class booking, 727-331-0751, KinesisMovementStudio.com.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

Sound Bath Healing Meditation – 6:30-8pm.

Relaxing meditation and sound healing with the Tibetan and crystal bowls with Lindy Romez.

Open your chakras to deeper levels of physical, emotional, mental and spiritual balance. No registration needed. $10. Awakening Wellness Center, 6161 MLK Jr. St. N, Ste. 102, St. Pete. 727-289-4747.

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wednesday Reiki Share – 10am-2pm (closed Dec. 19 and 26).

Experience the most profound, powerful and gentle relaxation technique to feel renewed and lighter. It helps re-establish healthy frequencies of cells and your whole vibrational field, bringing back health to cells, tissues and organs. Complements any form of therapy. Carrollwood Revello Medical Center, 10213 Lake Carroll Way, Ste. D, Tampa. Call or text 813-334-7424 Maria or email ReikiShrine@ gmail.com.

Yoga for Aches and Pains – 1-2:15pm. Abby Eastman, RYT200, Masters in Exercise Physiology Abby blends her exercise physiology and personal training background with yoga to help you identify your pain triggers and guide you through a series of yoga postures to help correct muscular imbalances that can lead to pain. Learn tricks and tips that help calm painful joints. Beginners through advanced students looking to improve balance, decrease pain or prevent injuries are welcome and encouraged to attend. Yoga4All, 8836 Seminole Boulevard, Seminole. Info: Abby 727-490-8292 or yoga4all.com.

Breakdance Fitness – 5:30pm Wed & Fri. Learn breakdancing moves in positions targeted from the fitness standpoint. Gain mobility and strength by conditioning different techniques done by B-Boys / B-Girls. All ages and fitness levels welcome. Must be comfortable putting weight on hands for periods of time. $15. Kinesis Movement Studio, 4760 E. Bay Dr., Clearwater. Info & Class booking, 727331-0751, KinesisMovementStudio.com.

Core Bungee – 6pm. Engage your core in a gravity defying workout. Practice static movement combinations that strengthen and balance your core. Inversions on the bungee assist in spinal decompression and allow expanded mobility.

$20. Kinesis Movement Studio, 4760 E. Bay Dr., Clearwater. Info & Class booking, 727-331-0751, KinesisMovementStudio.com.

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.

Yoga Nidra Guided Meditation – 6:30-8pm. Lindy Romez guides us in a relaxing meditation designed to awaken the connection between body, mind and spirit along with sound healing from the Tibetan Bowls. This vibrational healing can open chakras to deeper levels of physical, emotional, mental and spiritual understanding. $10. Awakening Wellness Center, 6161 MLK St., Ste. 100, St. Petersburg. Info, 727-289-4747, AwakeningWellness.org.

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 with Crystal Bowls – 7-8:30pm. Phillip Walker, LCSW and Reiki Master teacher, guides the meditative experience with crystal singing bowls and music to journey deeper into your true self. No registration needed. $10. Awakening Wellness Center, 6161 MLK Jr. St. N, Ste. 102, St. Pete. 727-289-4747.

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friday 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.

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.

Beginner Bungee – 6:30pm Mon/ Wed/Fri; 9:30am Sat. Enter the world Judy Bordignon, SiriusK9.org, dubs this of weightlessness. Explore movements “The Princess and her Court”, featuring on the bungee and build core strength Lexi Wilson, center, at her while engaging the bungee. Aerial bungee is for all levels of fitness, featuring refresher training course. progressive and modular movements.

From the unfamiliar to professional dancers, all are The Power of 8 Meditation, Healing and Sharwelcome. $20. Kinesis Movement Studio, 4760 E. ing Circle – 4pm-5pm - Led by John DeRugeris, Bay Dr., Clearwater. Info & Class booking, 727-331Dr. of Medical Qigong. Discover how to tap into 0751, KinesisMovementStudio.com. the extraordinary human capacity for connection and healing, using the miraculous power of group intention. When individuals in a group focus their intention together on a single target, a powerful collective dynamic emerges that can heal longstanding conditions. Free event, donations accepted. Awakening Wellness Center, 6161 MLK Street Ste 100 St Petersburg.727- 289-4747 AwakeningWellness.org.

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.

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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.

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.

Nothing you wear is more important than your smile. ~Connie Stevens

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

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.

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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

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 42.

Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine

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.

Orthomolecular Nutrition & Wellness

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. See ad page 5.

apothecary Six Oaks Wellness Apothecary Carolyn Zinober, LMT, Esthetician, Clinical Herbalist, Aromatherapist 607 1st. Ave. SW, Largo 727-501-1700

SixOaksWellness.com Clinical herbalist and massage therapist offering consultations, extensive line of Eastern/Western Herbs, Teas, Essential oils, CBD, Supplements, and learning workshops. Visit your neighborhood apothecary today!

See ad page 16.

LIFEWORKS 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.

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Dr. Paula Giusto 310 South Brevard Ave. Tampa 813-253-2565 NaturalLivingChiropractic.org

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

Jin Shin Jyutsu & craniosacral therapy.

colon Hydrotherapy Body Flow Wellness

Susan Deren, RN, LMT, CT 50 S Belcher Rd, Ste. 124, Clearwater 727-560-6103 BodyFlowWellness.com, Lic# MA85290. MM38270 Body Flow Wellness uses the state of the art, Angel of Water open system, providing a more private, comfortable and odorless experience. A healthy colon is essential to the overall wellness of the body. See ad page 46.

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

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

Natural Living Chiropractic & wellness center

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!

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

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astrology 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.”

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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 32. .

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.

Good health and good sense are two of life’s greatest blessings. ~Publilius Syrus

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 32.

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 4.

Robert J. Yu, DMD

Tampa Bay Dental Implants & Periodontics 6700 Crosswinds Dr., Ste. 200-B, St. Petersburg 727-384-9122 TBPerio.com

The only board certified periodontist and implant surgeon in Tampa Bay offering ceramic/ zirconia non-metal implants.

State-of-the-art treatments include CBT imaging, LANAP and digital intraoral scanner, eliminating messy impressions.

See ad page 15.

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 36.

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 37.

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.

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.

Success by design

9095 Belcher Road, Pinellas Park 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 17.

Young Foundational Health Center John D. Young, M.D. 7241 Bryan Dairy Road, Largo 727-545-4600 YoungFoundationalHealth.com

Author of Beyond Treatment.

Creator of Young Health Products. Offering specialized treatments for chronic diseases. Therapies include Bio-identical Hormone, Stem Cell, Vitamin IV, Chelation, Ozone. Special Testing and Nutritional Education.

See ad page 7.

physical therapy Karen Gonzalez, PT

Physical Therapist 4760 East Bay Dr. Suite D, Clearwater 727-331-0751 KinesisMovementStudio.com

Certified Ki-Hara Master Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist, Level 1 USATF Track & Field Coach. Specializing in musculoskeletal issues and pain management, including Thai-Mashiatsu or “Mashing” (releasing tight connective tissue and stimulating inactive, weak muscles). Traditional Medicare Part B and private pay accepted. See ad page 23.

spiritual intuitive Lisa Miliaresis

Extreme Communication 727-239-0656 Lisa@2Communicate.net 2Communicate.net Lisa offers private individual and group channeling sessions, as well as private counseling sessions for those looking for direction in developing their own personal practice. See ad page 51.

thermography GREENPOINT THERMOGRAPHY John D. Bartone MD Thomas Hudson MD 7901 4th Street North, Suite 316 St. Petersburg, FL 33702 727-576-0100 GreenPointThermography.com

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

See ad page 8.

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thermography Tampa Bay Thermography

June Drennon, CCT 2008 JuneDrennon@TampaBayThermography.com 727-729-2711 TampaBayThermography.com

Certified Clinical Thermographer 2008. Prevention is better than early detection.

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

Call for location convenient for you. See ad page 35.

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

Medicine River Animal Hospital Shawna L. Green, DVM 13495 Gulf Boulevard Madeira Beach 727-299-9029 MedicineRiverAnimalHospital.com

Compassionate health care catered toward the needs of your pet offering preventative medicine, surgery, dentistry, senior wellness, and more. See ad page 48.

A smile is happiness

you’ll find right under your nose. ~Tom Wilson

weight loss 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.

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 34.

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

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