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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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FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

New Paradigm Gets to the Root Cause of Disease

by Lisa Marshall

32 GOOD REASONS TO

TRY ACUPUNCTURE

Thousands of Studies

Show Healing Results

by Kathleen Barnes

34 SUPER SOUPS

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New Twists on Old Favorites

Heal, Nourish and Soothe

by Judith Fertig

36 TREATING AUTISM NATURALLY

Plus Strategies for Prevention

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Creative Movement Connects

Body, Mind and Spirit

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CONSCIOUS DANCE

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40 BRUCE LIPTON ON

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Our Beliefs Reprogram

Our Genetic Destiny

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THE EPIGENETICS REVOLUTION

by Linda Sechrist

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Animals Thrive with Gentle,

Safe and Natural Approaches

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nce again, we welcome a New Year; celebrating life and our time on this beautiful planet. This annual tradition tends to stir memories of past accomplishments and inspires thoughts of how to shape meaningful goals for the future.

Today’s high tech environment has its advantages, but it can also diminish personal contact with friends and family and decrease the tendency to live fully in the moment. Multi-tasking through our days, it is too easy to disregard the natural, essential aspects of our world. Among this New Year’s resolution goals, consider a focus on nurturing relationships with nature and the spiritual environment that fuels our existence.

Our feature article this month is “The Rise of Functional Medicine.” It’s an intriguing piece by writer Lisa Marshall highlighting insight on a new paradigm getting to the root cause of disease in today’s world. This exciting field of medicine is serving as a map for best combining and applying advanced tools offered by alternative therapies and conventional treatments.

Our Healthy Kids department features state-of-the-art knowledge on “Treating Autism Naturally.” Along with today’s dramatic rise in this developmental disability, the natural health field is advancing complementary and alternative treatments for prevention of autism in our children.

For this month, year and millennium, let’s resolve to keep our minds and hearts open to the possibilities.

As always, open your mind and read on.

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Healthy Foundation Seminar to be Held in Clearwater

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he second annual Florida area Healthy Foundation Seminar will take place 8 a.m., on January 23, at the Holiday Inn Clearwater. The seminars are a series of speaking engagements sponsored by Young Health Products that feature Tampa area physician John Young, M.D. Dr. Young will be discussing weight loss and diabetes prevention. The event will also feature Dr. Sandra Lilo, DDS, discussing ozone certified dentistry; Dr. Steven Wyckoff, DC, talking about spine and nervous system health; and Jenny Hrbacek, RN and author of Cancer Free! Are You Sure?.

Dr. Young is the chief medical advisor for Young Health Products and has dedicated his career to identifying and addressing the root causes of chronic illnesses. He is the author of Beyond Treatment and his groundbreaking success using his Young Health Shake protocol for rebuilding his patients’ health has been widely adopted across the country. Dr. Young has a thriving private practice in Largo where his goal is getting patients better and off medications.

Seminar Location: 3535 Ulmerton Rd., Clearwater. Office: 7241 Bryan Dairy Rd., Largo. For more information on Dr. Young and Young Health Products, visit YoungHealth.com. To register for the seminar, call 800-753-9907 or visit HealthyFoundationSeminar.com. See ad page 25.

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Transform Your Life with Hypnosis

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re you ready to transform your life for the better? Is there a positive change that you would like to make but have not been able to get there?

Hypnosis is a safe and very effective way to unlock the power to your subconscious mind and help achieve your goal(s). Whether you want to lose weight, stop smoking, sleep better, reduce stress, manage pain or any other change in your life, hypnosis can help.

Used by medical practitioners for 200 years, hypnosis is evaluated and validated by scientific methods and has zero negative sideeffects. It is an altered but natural state of mind where you stay 100 percent in control.

For more than 20 years, Bianca Ramos has helped people of all ages transform their lives and become healthier and more fit. She always comes up with new ways to help others reach their goals and has now opened her own practice as a Hypnotherapist. With more than 500 hours of training from the Florida Institute of Interpersonal Hypnotherapists, she received certifications as Hypnotherapist and Clinical and Transpersonal Hypnotherapist.

Location: 800 Tarpon Woods Blvd., Ste. F1, Palm Harbor. For more information and appointments, call 727560-8209, email Bianca@The-Focused-Mind.com or visit The-Focused-Mind.com. See ad page 45.

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BrainCore Neurofeedback Offered in Tampa Bay

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ore than 40 years of university research has demonstrated that, for any given circumstance, there is an accepted normal pattern of brainwave activity. A properly regulated nervous system will produce the appropriate brainwaves at the appropriate time for any given situation.

However, when the nervous system becomes tense and unbalanced, brainwave patterns become dysregulated, resulting in many different neurological symptoms and conditions, including ADHD, fibromyalgia, insomnia, anxiety, depression, migraine, panic attacks and PTSD. BrainCore Neurofeedback is guided exercise for the brain. It is actually a learning modality designed to retrain dysregulated brainwave patterns and to transform dysregulated brainwave imbalance into a normal, healthy, organized pattern. The theory of neurofeedback is based on a simple concept: When you have information on what your brainwaves are doing, your brain can use that information to change how it works.

The journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics published an article in 2006, which found EEG-guided biofeedback to be a level 1 (best evidence) intervention for ADD/ ADHD. In 2013, Dr. William Lichter became the first Braincore certified practitioner in the Tampa Bay area.

He offers a complimentary informational consultation to learn if you may be a candidate for neurofeedback training, completely noninvasive and actually fun.

Dr. Lichter and Associates, 8730 Fountain Ave., Tampa Bay. Call 813-885-6001 or visit BrainCoreTampaBay.com.

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Life is 10 percent what happens to you and 90 percent how you react to it, ~Charles R. Swindoll

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LifeWorks Offers Bio-Energy Testing

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ifeWorks Wellness Center is now offering Bio-Energy Testing to patients, a service which measures how well your mitochondria are functioning. Every cell in the body contains thousands of tiny bubble-like mitochondria which, when they are not functioning optimally, are the root cause of every disease, obesity, and even the very process of aging itself. For this reason, the information from Bio-Energy Testing can be used to determine what you need to do to correct any problems of which you may be unaware.

LifeWorks Medical Director, Dr. David Minkoff, explains, “By analyzing how much oxygen a person’s body is using and how much carbon dioxide is being produced, the Bio-Energy Testing computer can calculate your mitochondrial efficiency, optimum caloric intake, lung and heart function and much more. We are delighted to be offering this unique service to our patients.”

Location: 301 Turner St,, Clearwater. For more information, call 727-466-6789 or visit LifeWorksWellnessCenter.com.

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Please Don’t Torture Yourself

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hether it’s weight loss, smoking cessation or any other behavior change, you don’t have to suffer to get your desired results. Hypnotherapy is a gentle and effective tool that allows you to change your relationship with the unwanted behavior at an emotional level so that you no longer desire the behavior anymore. There is no denial, suffering or craving—you simply stop wanting the undesired behavior by changing how you feel about it.

Kate Nucci has helped hundreds, if not thousands, of people lose weight, stop smoking, stop drinking and change many other behaviors with hypnotherapy. She will happily provide references upon request. See a few of the testimonials she has received on her website at KateNucciHypnotherapy.com, Contact and Testimonials page.

For more information, call 813-424-0335 or email Kate@ KateNucci.com. See ad pages 19 and 21.

Neal’s Yard Remedies

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eal’s Yard Remedies holds the belief that health and beauty should be more natural and less synthetic. Janet Fisher had been searching for organic personal care and wellness products when she found Neal’s Yard Remedies, a global, certified organic line since 1981 and now available in the U.S. under the name of NYR Organic.

After years of skin allergies, which led to asthma, exhaustion and pure frustration, Fisher discovered that she was allergic to ingredients in her personal care products that she was using on a daily basis. She is confident that she has chosen the right products for her health and wellness, and is pleased to share that she has partnered with NYR Organic.

NYR is making a difference—one blue bottle at a time—with safe, ethical, award-winning products. Their clinically proven products include Organic Skincare; Body, Hand and Foot Care; Organic Baby’s and New Mom’s; Men’s Collection; Diffuser and Essential Oils for the benefits of Aromatherapy; Wellness line including Supplements and Superfood; Organic Tea; Facial Oils, Mask and Facial Treatment products, and more.

For more information, contact Janet Fisher at 210557-0855, email JanetOrganics@gmail.com or visit us.nyrOrganic.com/shop/janetfisher. See ad page 45.

Float Paddle Yoga and Music Meditation with Leesa

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resence in the natural world moves us to a sense of empowerment, connection and wellness. Leesa Sklover sees the paddleboard as a platform for soulful experience. In 2012, while on the sound in Connecticut, she thought up float yoga; two months ago Float Paddle Yoga and Coaching was started with Tarpon Tom’s Rentals.

Imagine performing stand up (SUP) yoga and meditation or life coaching while paddling with the manatees—all in a water wonderland. Tuesdays and Saturdays are Quick Start and Float Yoga/ Meditation classes. You, your partner or friends create your own SUP experience.

Sklover has spent 20 years inspiring others, as a pioneer in integrative wellness in Connecticut hospitals, licensed counselor (CT), certified music therapist, kundalini yoga teacher and yoga therapist, and 12 years in the health/healing department at Canyon Ranch Spa, Lenox, Mass.

Sklover’s company, LoveLife Productions, includes educational programs in coaching (relationship/wellness), consulting (family business/HR), the creative process, yoga/music therapy and eco-spirituality.

Hear her on iTunes, cdBaby, YouTube (Orca Chantress, Ma Chant, Sklover Songs, Sangeet Eleven), combining music and work with cetaceans (board member Cetacean Society International). Her music is ideal for paddling on the blue water, or wishing you were!

Bio at LovelifeProductions.com or AYogaVillage.com where she teaches and has an office. Make a reservation at 727-947-2541, SeaSpriteSklover@gmail.com, FloatPaddleYoga.com or Tarpon Toms.

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The Cider Press Café - St. Pete’s First Authentic Raw Vegan Café

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he Cider Press Café, an award-winning, plant-based café in Naples, opened its second location in August in downtown St. Petersburg. Culinary Director and part owner, Johan Everstijn explains, “Our menu is inspired by a variety of cultures, with accent on Caribbean, Creole and the Gulf Coast. Our plates are as beautiful as they are delicious.”

Former Chef de Cuisine at one of Forbes magazine’s Top 10 Restaurants in America of 2011 and Shape magazine’s “7 Places to Eat before You Die”, Everstijn creates the perfect balance between traditional ingredients and converts them into vegan-friendly alternatives. Tampa Bay Times Food Critic Laura Reiley deemed them “vibrant and exciting” and Creative Loafing awarded them Best of the Bay for ‘Best New Vegan Restaurant’.

The café’s menu is comprised of raw, vegan and gluten-free ingredients: breads are made from dehydrated vegetables and nuts; taco shells from non-GMO corn; and noodles from kelp and spiralized zucchini. Dishes are paired with organic, sulfate-free wine, sake-based cocktails, kombucha, Kahwa coffee, cold-pressed juices, smoothies and local craft beer.

Menu items include fresh salads, sushi, wraps, snacks like kale chips and eggplant coconut bacon, sweets like truffles, and the café’s signature infused lemonades. Future plans include a meal plan offering and a retail space with juice cleanses and grab-and-go items.

Location: 601 Central Ave. St. Petersburg. For more information, visit CiderPressCafe.com.

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Balancing Energy for Holism

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verything in our universe is made up of energy and is constantly vibrating. Each of us has our own energy and it is as unique as a thumbprint. As we go through our day, we might encounter people and situations that affect us. No matter where we are or what we are doing, these vibrations are being sent into our energy field.

Our bodies are biofeedback machines. Energy testing is a tool that determines what is needed to assist you in living a balanced, harmonious and vital life. When your energy is balanced, flowing unimpeded, life becomes a joy, continuously.

Eden Energy Medicine addresses specific body energies and how they relate to current health. It ensures that your body’s energies flow in a balanced and harmonious manner. This creates an energetic environment within that supports healing and ultimately optimum health/vitality.

Samassati Colorlight Therapy provides a reset of the body’s matrix. Colors are literally carriers of information which can penetrate the DNA, change energy fields, and raise consciousness.

Joyce M. Claflin, LMT (MA46691), Certified Samassati Colorlight Therapy and Eden Energy Medicine Practitioner. For more information and appointments, call 941-445-2213, email jmcHeavenly444@gmail.com or visit jmcHeavenly.com. See ad page 53.

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Natural Solutions for All Ages and Conditions

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A Place for Spirit to Grow™

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yree Abdool, D.O. is a licensed family physician who specializes in preventive and holistic medicine. She and her staff offer more than 90 years collective experience in integrative medical care with a focus on natural solutions for acute and chronic health conditions.

By applying cutting edge diagnostic evaluations with functional medicine, IV medicine, biomagnetic therapy, colon hydrotherapy, life coaching and live blood cell assessments, additional pathways to healing are accessed and applied to imbalances in the body. The Abdool team believes that all aspects of an individual’s life—the mind, body and spirit—need to be observed and treated for complete healing. They are passionate about helping people and skilled at creating effective, customized treatment plans that make a difference. The outcome of their comprehensive care is improved health and more joyous living.

Live well, be well.

Location: 1511 N. Florida Ave., Ste. C2 & 3, Tampa. For more information or to make an appointment, call 813-8713200 or visit DoctorNyree.com. See ad right.

The Dr. Tracie Show

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he Dr. Tracie Show, featuring Dr. Tracie Leonhardt broadcasting on 970 WFLA am radio, is designed to educate you about every aspect of your health. Dr. Tracie will answer questions and discuss subjects that are of importance and interest to the listening audience. Starting January 3, from 3 to 4pm every Sunday, Dr. Tracie, your expert in integrative medicine, will interview other experts, authors and maybe even a surprise celebrity or two.

Integrative medicine is designed to treat the whole person—not just the disease, using evidence-based, science-based therapies. Dr. Tracie will talk about these therapies and why they work as well as discuss timely health news and give health tips.

She will be discussing the full range of integrative medicine topics, including thyroid, hormones, Lyme disease, chronic fatigue, diabetes, metabolism and nutrition as well as current health topics.

A board certified emergency room physician, Leonhardt has completed an advanced fellowship in functional and integrative medicine, including hormones, diabetes, thyroid, chronic fatigue, Lyme and many other diseases. She is a national speaker and recently presented case studies at the International Lyme Disease conference.

Leonhardt is owner and medical director at Peaks of Health Metabolic Medical Center in Largo. For more information or to make an appointment, call 727-826-0838. See ad page 9.

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Feel Young, Live Long

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esearch published in the Journal of the American Medical Association has found people that feel younger than their years have a lower incidence of earlier mortality. Conducted by scientists from the UK’s University College London, the research analyzed data from 6,489 people and measured their self-perceived age with the question, “How old do you feel you are?” Then, over more than eight years, the scientists tracked the number of deaths from all causes.

Almost 70 percent of those that averaged a little over 65 reported feeling at least three years younger than their chronological age. Only a quarter said they felt close to their age and about 5 percent said they felt more than a year older.

The research found that deaths among those that felt younger were 14 percent, while more than 18 percent of those who felt their own age and more than 24 percent of people that felt older died during the follow-up period. The research further found that individuals that felt at least three years younger were less likely to die later from heart disease or cancer. These relationships prevailed even when other health and lifestyle factors were eliminated.

Co-author Andrew Steptoe, Ph.D., says, “We expected to find an association between self-perceived age and mortality. We didn’t expect that the relationship would still be present even when wealth, other socio-demographic indicators, health, depression, mobility and other factors were taken into account.”

Vitamin E and D Supplements Hinder Alzheimer’s and Falls Among Elderly

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wo common vitamins are making headlines in medical research. A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that supplementation with vitamin E may reduce the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.

The five-year study followed 561 Alzheimer’s patients and included a placebo and the pharmaceutical drug memantine. Those that took vitamin E had a reduced progression of the disease compared to both a placebo group and the memantine group.

Also, researchers from the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center found that vitamin D supplementation reduced the risk of falling for elderly folks. The study had a vitamin D supplement or a placebo delivered through a Meals-on-Wheels program to 68 people. The subjects were given blood tests and their history of falls was measured. Diaries revealed that the individuals taking vitamin D supplements fell less than half the number of times than the placebo group.

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Leave Them at the Door: Shoe Soles Harbor Risky Bacteria

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esearch from the University of Houston has determined that a species of bacteria that has become resistant to many antibiotics might be tracking into homes on the soles of shoes. More than a third of randomly tested homes were contaminated with Clostridium difficile bacteria, and 40 percent of doorsteps were also infected with the bacteria.

Depending upon the strain, C. difficile can cause intestinal infections, inflammation and severe diarrhea.

Study author M. Jahangir Alam, Ph.D., comments, “Shoes are contaminated from diverse sources, and we are regularly contaminating our doorsteps by shoes.�

The researchers tested three to five household items within 30 houses in Houston, Texas. They collected 127 environmental samples— from 63 shoe bottoms, 15 bathroom surface samples, 12 house floor dusts and 37 other household surfaces

They found that 41 of them harbored C. difficile and nearly 40 percent of the shoes were positive for the bacteria. They also found that a third of the bathroom surfaces harbored the bacteria, a third of house dust and 19 percent of other surfaces maintained the bacteria.

The cause of many intestinal disorders, this bacteria species has become increasingly resistant to antibiotics and many household cleaning products. natural awakenings

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Autism Spurs Creative Thinking

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he UK’s University of East Anglia and the University of Stirling conducted a study of individuals with autistic traits among 312 people recruited through social media, including 75 diagnosed with autistic spectrum disorder. Each of the subjects completed a series of creativity tests in which they determined uses of mundane objects.

Published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, the study found that while the autistic people chose fewer uses for each object, their choices were significantly more original and creative. The subjects developed a greater range of “divergent thinking”.

Martin Doherty, Ph.D., co-author of the study, confirms, “People with high autistic traits can have less quantity, but greater quality of creative ideas. They are typically considered to be more rigid in their thinking, so the fact that the ideas they have are more unusual or rare is surprising. This difference may have positive implications for creative problem solving.”

The researchers found that while the average person will utilize simple mental strategies to produce more obvious answers first, autistic people tend to first utilize more demanding strategies during their processing, thus producing the more creative result.

Sunlight Reduces Risk of Pancreatic Cancer

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esearchers from the University of California (UC) School of Medicine at San Diego have determined that regions with greater exposure to ultraviolet (UV)-B radiation from the sun and reduced cloud cover have significantly lower incidence of pancreatic cancer.

In an analysis of global rates of the disease, the research, published in the Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, demonstrated that areas with more sunshine had only one-sixth of the pancreatic cancer rates of areas with less sunshine.

The farther from the equator, the less is the exposure to UV-B radiation, leading to less body production of vitamin D.

Study author Cedric F. Garland, doctor of public health, a UC professor and member of the UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center, says, “If you’re living at a high latitude or in a place with a lot of heavy cloud cover, you can’t make vitamin D most of the year, which results in a higher-than-normal risk of getting pancreatic cancer.”

According to World Cancer Research Fund International, 338,000 new cases of pancreatic cancer are diagnosed annually, and it is the seventh most lethal form of cancer.

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Playing Outside Before Lunch Spurs Kids to Eat Healthier

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esearchers from Brigham Young University and Cornell University have determined that simply moving recess to precede lunch significantly increases students’ consumption of fruits and vegetables at lunch.

The researchers tested first- through sixth-graders from seven schools in Utah for 14 school days. In three schools, recess was switched from after to just before lunch. In the other four schools, recess still followed lunch.

Published in the journal Preventative Medicine, research found that when recess was just prior to lunch, students ate 54 percent more fruits and vegetables.

Moving recess also resulted in 45 percent more kids eating at least one serving of fruits and vegetables during school-provided lunches.

The researchers concluded that results show the benefits of holding recess before lunch and suggest that if more schools did this, there would be significant increases in fruit and vegetable consumption, particularly among students that eat school lunch as part of the National School Lunch Program.

Scientists Urge Ban on Non-Stick Pan Coatings

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new paper published in the Environmental Health Perspectives journal warns of the continued health risks of chemicals used for non-stick pan coatings and water repellents on clothing. The chemical is being found in some municipalities’ drinking water.

More than 200 scientists signed the statement, which presents the dangers of poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). These chemicals are persistently used as pan coatings, despite more than a decade of research showing associations with liver toxicity, neurological disorders, cancers of different organs and types, and heart conditions.

The paper noted that many manufacturers have discontinued long-chain PFAS production and substituted shorter-chain PFAS. The scientists caution that these shorter-chain PFAS may not effectively reduce PFAS exposure because more has to be used to achieve the same effectiveness, maintaining PFAS in the environment with exposure levels relatively unchanged. It calls for scientists, governments, chemical manufacturers and consumer product manufacturers to participate in halting all PFAS production.

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globalbriefs News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.

Fish Folly

Marine Life Drops by Half since 1970 The nonprofit World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the Zoological Society of London have jointly determined that industrial-scale overfishing, pollution and climate change have killed half of all marine life over the last 40 years. The Living Blue Planet Report cites that species essential to the global food supply are among the hardest hit, partially due to humans catching them faster than they can reproduce. Large swaths of coral reefs, mangroves and sea grasses have also died, further decimating fish populations.

Statistics show that the family of fish that includes tuna and mackerel has declined by 75 percent since 1970. The number of species is also declining; a quarter of all shark and ray species face extinction. Half of all coral has already disappeared, and the rest will vanish by 2050 if temperatures continue to rise at current rates. “Coral reefs occupy less than 1 percent of the ocean surface, but they harbor a third of ocean species,” says French biologist Gilles Boeuf.

The WWF report argues that protected global ocean area should be tripled by 2020 and fish retailers should source from companies that follow certified best practice standards.

Source: Tinyurl.com/WWF2015BluePlanetReport

Drive-Thru Vegan

Amy’s Opens Organic Fast Food Restaurant

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California now hosts the nation’s first Amy’s Organic Drive-Thru restaurant, in Rohnert Park, with a vegetarian menu sporting veggie burgers, salads and dishes served in both regular and vegan varieties. Ingredients are sustainably grown and GMO-free (no genetically modified ingredients).

The company’s signature frozen pizzas have been popular for years in health food and grocery stores nationwide, and now Amy’s first restaurant is serving them hot, with toppings ranging from spinach and diced tomatoes to a choice of mozzarella cheese or vegan “cheeze”.

While some other fast food restaurants import almost all of their products from factory farming operations and give nothing back to the community, Amy’s Drive-Thru grows produce sustainably on its own roof. Amy’s Kitchen, a familyowned, privately held organic frozen food company, reportedly pays workers a living wage with health benefits.

On the inaugural restaurant’s popularity, Manager Paul Schiefer remarks, “It’s given us a lot of hope that this is a concept that works.” www.natampa.com

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Eastern Practices Penetrate U.S. Corporate Culture Aetna CEO Mark Bertolini has introduced free yoga and meditation classes for employees of the health insurance giant, and more than 13,000 are participating. On average, they experienced a 28 percent reduction in their stress levels, 20 percent improvement in sleep quality, 19 percent reduction in pain and 62 minutes per week of extra productivity.

“We have this groundswell inside the company of people wanting to take the classes,” says Bertolini. “It’s been pretty magical.” He sells the same classes to businesses that contract with Aetna.

Google now offers emotional intelligence courses for employees and General Mills has a meditation room in every building on its Minneapolis corporate campus. Even conservative Wall Street firms such as Goldman Sachs are teaching meditation on the job.

Some programs, from yoga sessions for factory workers to guided meditations for executives, are intended to improve overall well-being; others to increase focus and productivity. Most aim to make employees more present-minded, less prone to make rash decisions and generally nicer people to work with.

More than 21 million individuals now practice yoga nationwide, double the number from a decade ago, and nearly as many meditate, according to the National Institutes of Health.

Source: MindfulYogaHealth.com www.natampa.com

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Puppy Cuddles

Students De-Stress by Petting Dogs At least three universities in England have offered puppy rooms to stressed students.

More than 600 students signed up last year in Bristol alone.

Gordon Trevett, from the University’s Centre for Sport, Exercise and Health, says, “Every year I see students fretting about their exams, and I thought this would be a great way to ease the stress and take their minds off it. People with dogs have lower blood pressure in stressful situations than those without a dog, and we know that playing with a dog can elevate levels of serotonin and dopamine, which calm and relax.”

Jo Woods, from the Bristol Students Union, says, “It’s important to do fun and different things to de-stress during exams, and cuddling a puppy is a perfect way to release some endorphins.”

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Sesame Street Addresses Autism After working with organizations such as Autism Speaks and the Autism Self Advocacy Network, Sesame Street has been aiming to help reduce the stigma associated with autism spectrum disorder. A new autistic character, Julia, already has her own digital storybook, We’re Amazing, 1,2,3 as part of the campaign See Amazing in All Children.

According to Dr. Jeanette Betancourt, senior vice president of U.S. social impact at Sesame Workshop, Sesame Street producers are waiting to hear back from the autism community before introducing Julia to the TV show.

For more information, visit Autism.SesameStreet.org/storybook-we-are-amazing and Tinyurl.com/MeetJuliaVideo.

Sentient Beings

New Zealand Enacts Bill Recognizing Animal Intelligence The New Zealand Animal Welfare Amendment Bill that passed into law this year states that animals, like humans, are sentient beings. Dr. Virginia Williams, chair of the National Animal Ethics Advisory Committee, says this acknowledges, “Animals can experience both positive and negative emotions, including pain and distress.” The bill thus bans the use of animals for testing cosmetics.

Williams says the legal recognition of animal sentience provides a stronger underpinning of the requirements of the existing Animal Welfare Act. The bill also provides for penalties to enable low-to-medium-level offenders to be punished more effectively and gives animal welfare inspectors the power to issue compliance notices, among other measures.

Find a link to the legislation at Tinyurl.com/NewZealandSentienceBill.

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Doctor’s Orders

GMO Labeling Endorsed

by Physicians Even as the federal government pursues H.R. 1599, aka the “Deny Americans the Right to Know” (DARK) act, mainstream medicine is urging the government to abandon its resistance to GMO (genetically modified organism) labeling. They are bolstered by a recent announcement by the World Health Organization that glyphosate (the active ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup weed killer) is probably carcinogenic in humans. The genetic engineering ends up making crops resistant to the herbicide so more must be applied.

According to contributing doctors from Harvard, Mt. Sinai Medical Center and the University of Wisconsin reporting in the New England Journal of Medicine, “GM crops are now the agricultural products most heavily treated with herbicides, and two of these herbicides may pose risks of cancer.”

A recent notice in the same journal, “GMOs, Herbicides and Public Health,” reports: “The application of biotechnology to agriculture has been rapid and aggressive. The vast majority of the soy and [feed] corn grown in the United States are now genetically engineered. Foods produced from GM crops have become ubiquitous.”

Sixty-four countries, including Russia and China, have already adopted transparency in labeling laws, but U.S. Big Food and Big Ag lobbyists have stonewalled efforts domestically.

For more information and petitions, visit OrganicConsumers.org.

Post-It Progress

3M Requires Paper Sources to Meet Sustainable Standards A new sustainability policy by the 3M Corporation, maker of Post-it notes, has drawn support for its goal of making a minimal impact on forests, wildlife and human rights. 3M paper-based products and packaging require pulp and paper from sources around the world. Working in collaboration with ForestEthics and Greenpeace, the company launched a comprehensive review of all of its pulp and paper procurement expectations to ensure the materials are produced from sustainably logged timber.

3M will now hold paper and pulp suppliers accountable to one of the highest standards in the industry for environmental protection and respect of human rights, including tracing origins and obtaining consent of indigenous peoples and local communities before logging operations occur. The company intends to publish semiannual updates of its progress online.

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actionalert No-Choice Vaccines

California Mandates Shots for Childcare Workers After passing the state House and Senate, California Senate Bill 792 was approved by Governor Jerry Brown on October 11. The unprecedented law mandates vaccines for adult childcare workers and volunteers, including all individuals working in private and public school early childhood education programs, with no religious exemptions permitted.

SB 792 reads, “Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis [whooping cough] and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.� The same regulations also apply to family home day care workers and volunteers. Failure to comply with these requirements can result in a loss of licensing for the facility/center.

For more information, visit Tinyurl.com/californiasb792. Let California lawmakers hear what the people want via Legislature.ca.gov.

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he patients of Dr. Beata Carlson, DDS, owner of Natural & Cosmetic Dentistry in Clearwater, are not the least surprised by her professional inquisitiveness. Rather they expect that they will be asked relative questions as well as engaged in informative conversations while in their dental chair. In fact, it’s common for Carlson to inquire about a patient’s nutritional intake of acidic and alkaline foods, medications, sleep habits, snoring, blood pressure, heart issues, root canals, intestinal health and other subjects that involve their overall health.

Interested in far more than cavities, periodontal disease, smile makeovers, dental implants, crowns, bridges and facial aesthetics, Carlson invests time and energy in why her patients have health issues. Her philosophy of holistic dentistry is the foundation of her efforts to build awareness of the connection between the mouth and the rest of the body.

“The materials used in dentistry and the infections and bacteria that grow in the mouth can adversely affect

the body. Individuals who are unaware of oral systemic health come to understand that the health of their body is evident in their mouth,” says Carlson.

At the mercury-free office of Natural and Cosmetic Dentistry, dental treatment is gentle, conservative, minimally invasive and natural. For the benefit of a patient’s health, Carlson uses proper mercury filling removal and only dental materials that are biocompatible with the body.

With a special non-surgical program for the health of the gums, Carlson insures that patients keep their teeth.

Periodontal disease is treated conservatively with LANAP, a breakthrough method of non-surgical treatment that helps patients improve the condition and avoid life-threatening problems.

Invisalign is a series of clear retainers that fit over the teeth to move them into ideal position. Whitening and deep bleaching are also new techniques Carlson uses to get results on even the most resistant teeth. These treatments and procedures create a dazzling smile that gives self-esteem and confidence a boost for anyone.

This dental magician even gives patients the opportunity to “try on” a new smile. In just 5-10 minutes, she applies a small amount of temporary material to the teeth and hands the patient a mirror to see their “Trial Smile” results.

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medical system and got nothing,” says Mills. With functional medicine, “In a very short time, they had me feeling nearly 100 percent.”

Distinctive Characteristics

The Rise of Functional Medicine New Paradigm Gets to the Root Cause of Disease

by Lisa Marshall

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y the end of 2014, Trina Mills, of Parker, Arizona, had given up on conventional medicine. She’d been diagnosed with a thyroid disorder 17 years earlier and taken medication ever since without feeling her symptoms of fatigue, muscle aches and stomach problems ever fully subside. She’d visited endocrinologists, gastroenterologists and a half-dozen other specialists, each of which offered a different diagnosis and prescribed a different drug.

At one point, she had her gallbladder removed. At another, her doctor suspected she had bleeding in her brain and sent her for a computerized axial tomography (CAT) scan. Some thought she was a hypochondriac; others said she was depressed. “I would tell them, ‘I’m just depressed that you can’t figure out why I’m so sick,’” she says.

Weighing a skeletal 82 pounds, the 54-year-old mother of three finally wrote out a living will and braced for the inevitable. Then she heard of a new Center for Functional Medicine opening at the prestigious, century-old Cleveland Clinic. As the first clinic of its kind to open at an academic medical center, it promised to look at the underlying causes of disease, while focusing on the whole person, rather than isolated symptoms.

Intrigued, Mills caught a flight to Ohio and soon was offering up 30 tubes of blood, stool and saliva samples, as well as an exhaustive life history. One year later, thanks to a series of personalized diet and lifestyle changes, she’s 10 pounds heavier and feels better than she has in decades. “I spent a lot of years and money in the traditional

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In the 25 years since nutritional biochemist Jeffrey Bland, Ph.D., of Gig Harbor, Washington, coined the term, this science-based, whole-body approach to addressing chronic disease has gained widespread traction. More than 100,000 physicians—60 percent of them medical doctors—have trained with the Institute for Functional Medicine he founded in Washington and New Mexico, and numerous medical schools have added its tenets to their curricula. More naturopaths and chiropractors are also distinguishing themselves with a functional medicine emphasis.

“It is not alternative medicine at all,” stresses Bland, whose latest book, The Disease Delusion, details how functional medicine can curb chronic diseases like arthritis, diabetes, dementia, and heart disease, which constitute 78 percent of U.S. health care costs.

“It’s the basis of 21st-century health care,” he says.

For most of the 20th century, conventional medicine centered on a singular objective: Arrive at a diagnosis and treat it with drugs or surgery. Then, the alternative medicine movement proffered a toolbox of more natural therapies, including acupuncture, herbs and massage to address these same diagnoses.

The 1990s brought integrative medicine, a best-of-both-worlds approach.

“While all of the above have merit, they lack the necessary guidance to help practitioners determine which tools work best for which patient,” says Dr. Mark Hyman, director of the Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Functional Medicine.

“Alternative therapies and conventional treatments are tools. We need a new map that can teach us how to skillfully use those tools,” maintains Hyman.

“That map is functional medicine.”

Because one chronic disease such as diabetes can have dozens of underlying causes, or one culprit such as a genetic predisposition or exposure to toxins can lead to multiple chronic conditions, functional medicine focuses on systems, rather than organs, and origins, rather than diseases. “It’s about listening

to the patient’s story in a different way, where the objective is not simply about arriving at a diagnosis,” explains Bland.

Ferreting Out Key Clues

Key to discovering the underlying origins of a health issue are a host of new gene, blood and gut health tests. “They allow us to look under the patient’s ‘metabolic hood’ at the genetic and biochemical factors influencing health,” says Naturopathic Doctor Kara Fitzgerald, who heads up a functional medicine clinic in Newtown, Connecticut.

For instance, certain genes influence how a person burns and stores fat. Depending on which variant a patient has, based on a genetic test, they might be guided toward a higher- or lower-fat diet. Those genetically prone to difficulty in metabolizing the amino acid homocysteine (an excess of which can raise the risk of heart disease) might be advised to take folic acid supplements.

If a patient displays intractable gut problems, rather than simply look for blood or pathogens in the stool, Fitzgerald also looks at the DNA of their gut microbiome, mapping out which strains of good bacteria are present or absent and prescribing prebiotics, probiotics or whole foods to promote a healthful balance.

For another patient with thinning hair and aching joints, she might use specialized blood tests to look for micronutrient deficiencies, signs of allergies or certain autoantibodies—proteins produced by the immune system that mistakenly attack one’s own tissues—that might herald a brewing autoimmune disorder.

“Research shows that predictive autoantibodies can show up in the blood 10 or even 20 years before an autoimmune disease such as Type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis or rheumatoid arthritis makes itself known,” says Fitzgerald, pointing to a seminal review published in 2007 in Scientific American: “If a patient with mild, early-stage symptoms is proactive with diet and lifestyle changes, they may be able to fend it off.”

High-tech tests aside, Bland stresses that what’s most important is “a tool that has been largely lost in medicine today: Knowing how to listen to the patient.”

In a typical exam, Fitzgerald thoroughly inspects often neglected body parts, including the tongue and fingernails, which can hold important clues to underlying health. She asks about past emotional trauma which might trigger chronic disease, and inquires about what environmental toxins and harmful chemicals both the patient and their birth parents may have been exposed to. One example might be a patient exposed to cigarette smoking in utero having a bias toward an allergic disease. If their parents grew up in a period of famine, they might have inherited a genetic disposition for rapid weight gain.

“She spent two-and-a-half hours with me,” in her initial consultation, recalls 52-year-old Lauren Zambrelli, of Long Island, New York, who credits Fitzgerald for helping her tame her multiple sclerosis into remission. “It was like having a sister for a doctor.”

Who Pays

Functional medicine doctors don’t shy away from prescription drugs when necessary, but they do lean decidedly toward the lower-tech modalities, using dietary supplements, allergen-free diets, exercise, mind-body practices and toxin avoidance as their natural awakenings

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new strength and new thoughts. ~Eleanor Roosevelt

primary tools. “We basically take out the bad stuff from the body and put in the good stuff,” says Hyman.

Maintaining good health is priceless, but without conventional insurance coverage, it can be expensive.

While Mills’ doctor visits were covered by insurance (which is rare), she spends roughly $1,000 a month on supplements to address her diagnosed leaky gut syndrome, nutrient deficiencies and mercury poisoning. Zambrelli has paid thousands out of her own pocket, too.

Some people worry that, like most conventional physicians, some functional medicine practitioners place too much emphasis on expensive tests and too little on the most crucial and affordable remedy—self-care. “Functional medicine as a concept is an important step forward,” says integrative medicine pioneer Dr. James Gordon, founder of the Center for Mind-Body Medicine, in Washington, D.C., and San Francisco.

“However, some practitioners do a lot of tests and prescribe a lot of supplements and work on cleaning out the gut, but neglect the psychological, spiritual and social issues. That concerns me.”

Bland and Hyman concede that some practitioners over-test, but say that will fade over time as they learn to better discriminate which ones are useful for specific patients. Several efforts also are underway to get more functional medicine providers and the acupuncturists, massage therapists and nutritionists they work with covered under the Affordable Care Act, which expressly emphasizes a need for more preventive medicine.

Viewing the big picture, Bland believes that functional medicine is just what the country needs to save on exploding healthcare costs. Rather than spending dollars on extraordinary measures to save heart attack victims or diabetics in emergencies, we can prevent such dire situations by identifying underlying problems sooner and halting their progression.

In the meantime, some patients are finding priceless relief. “Am I poorer right now? Yes,” says Mills. “Am I healthier? Way. It’s been so worth it.”

Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer in Boulder, CO, who specializes in health care. Connect at LisaAnn Marshall.com.

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octors John and Alexa Parker, D.C. have an exceptionally well-stocked toolbox full of state of the art protocols for their Synergy Integrated Health and Medicine practice in Tampa. Their unique integrative model provides a blend of the best of functional medical care and alternative and nutritional models through a synergistic alternative. Just as the name of their practice suggests, the two act collaboratively to combine efforts and offer more than the sum of their professional strengths to patients.

The husband and wife team met in Atlanta while studying at Life University, which challenges its students to break boundaries in disciplines across the health and wellness spectrum. The Parkers have followed the directive of the university to become leaders and change agents, offering functional health testing, nutritional consultations, chronic illness solutions, disc compression therapy, and a multi-approach detox program, as well as a weight loss treatment and a brain enhancement program.

John and Alexa have diverse backgrounds. John was a skilled electrician before deciding to study chiropractic.

While working for a phone company he experienced an injury to his arm, was prescribed pain medicine, which he couldn’t take because it made him nauseated. A visit to a chiropractor turned the problem around and opened his eyes to a new career.

Even in her teenage years Alexa knew she wanted to work in the field of natural healthcare. Not interested in learning about pharmaceuticals and surgery, she gained experience in her interests by working for a chiropractor and eventually became a massage therapist before studying chiropractic.

The couple investigated functional medicine as a result of working with patients who presented with issues such as chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia.

“We found many answers in the various options that we’ve learned about and trained in— nutrition, blood chemistry analysis, supplementation, homeopathics, pulsed electromagnetic therapy (PEMF), genetic testing, nutritional field control therapy, RIFE therapy, oxygen therapy, and food sensitivity testing.

“These are all the things that now help us to get to the root cause of a patient’s health challenges,” explain the Parkers.

Enthusiastic and passionate about educating patients and providing them with a comfortable environment for their visits, the Parkers create their special office and patient friendly atmosphere with monthly Natural Solutions Seminars. “In the past we’ve provided education on chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, gastrointestinal dysfunction, and irritable bowel syndrome,” advises John, who points out that these events are perfect for patient education.

To learn more about Synergy Integrated Health and Medicine, 4343 W. Henderson Blvd., Tampa, call 813-2545200 or visit SynergyFixMe.com.

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very thin needles to stimulate the body’s natural repair and regulation mechanisms based on the fundamental Chinese medicine principle that the inside of the body can often be treated from the outside.

Burgoon explains that acupuncture works by stimulating and releasing the body’s natural pain relievers, including endor-

healingways

The U.S. Library of Medicine database lists more than 23,000 studies on acupuncture.

Good Reasons to Try Acupuncture Thousands of Studies Show Healing Results

by Kathleen Barnes

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he ancient Chinese art of acupuncture is gaining popularity in modern Western medicine for many reasons. “There’s lots of research to support the effectiveness of acupuncture for a wide variety of conditions,” says Thomas Burgoon, a medical doctor who practices internal medicine in West

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Chester, Pennsylvania, and is president of the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture, an association of doctors of medicine and osteopathic medicine that use acupuncture in conjunction with conventional treatments.

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phins, producing the feel-good brain chemical serotonin and relieving inflammation, as well as bringing many other body processes into normal function.

Brevard, North Carolina, licensed master acupuncturist Paul Buchman, adds, “Acupuncture differs from conventional Western medicine in many ways, primarily in that when it treats a disease on the physical level, it also has far-reaching effects on our mental, emotional and spiritual aspects.”

Chronic back pain: Chronic low back pain affects 80 percent of us at some time and is the second-most common cause of disability in American adults, according to a University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

A recent study of Australian patients arriving in Melbourne hospital emergency rooms complaining of low

back pain found that those treated with acupuncture experienced as much pain relief in an hour as those given drugs.

“When I treat a person for low back pain, I always take pulses in several parts of the body, and then take into account many factors, including age, gender and life situation,” says Buchman. “The underlying causes of the pain may be different in a 20-something student with a stressful academic load than a 50-something woman that’s a recent empty nester redefining her future,” he explains.

When researchers at China’s Central South University reviewed 13 studies on acupuncture and low back pain, they concluded that comprehensive treatment plans that involve acupuncture are urgently needed.

Headache: Acupuncture has long been used to relieve the pain of migraines and tension headaches. Australian research published in EvidenceBased Complementary and Alternative Medicine found that 16 acupuncture sessions cut in half the number of days that patients experienced migraines, significantly reducing pain.

“Acupuncture is a must-try therapy for anyone with migraines or chronic or tension-type headaches,” says Burgoon. He notes that Aetna Insurance Company policy considers acupuncture among accepted, medically necessary treatments for migraines, chronic low back pain, knee osteoarthritis, postoperative dental pain and nausea associated with surgery, pregnancy and chemotherapy.

Asthma and allergies: More than 25 million Americans have asthma, including 6.8 million children. Danish research published in the journal Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine showed that 10 acupuncture sessions given over a three-month period reduced asthma symptoms and use of inhaled steroids, but only when acupuncture was ongoing. Benefits diminished when treatments were discontinued. German researchers at Berlin’s Charité University Medical Center found similar effects for seasonal allergies by comparing it with the effects of antihistamines and sham acupuncture.

“Patterns of bad health get more

ingrained in our body systems as we get older,” says Melanie Katin, a licensed acupuncturist specializing in treating children in New York City and professor at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. “If we can catch an illness in a child’s first seven or eight years, we may be able to prevent it from becoming chronic in adulthood.”

Digestive problems: Acupuncture has been found to be effective for treating colic in babies, irritable bowel syndrome, morning sickness and postoperative nausea caused by anesthesia and chemotherapy treatments, verified in research from Australia’s University of Sydney on patients after surgery for metastatic liver cancer. Several other studies, including one from the Milwau-kee’s Medical College of Wisconsin, show that acupuncture rebalances the nervous system and restores proper digestive function, while relieving pain.

The World Health Organization review of research notes how acupuncture relieved gastrointestinal (GI) spasms better than atropine injections, and also recommends acupuncture for relief of nausea. “Acupuncture helps calm down an overactive GI tract and stimulates an underactive one,” explains Burgoon.

Acupuncture is a non-pharmaceutical remedy for many health problems, Burgoon says. “I fell in love with acupuncture when I discovered I could use it to treat some problems that nothing else helped. I almost never prescribe any medications. Instead, I help people get off pharmaceuticals.”

No Needles Needed for Kids

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cupuncture can be helpful for children, especially in treating asthma, allergies and childhood digestive disorders, including colic, says Melanie Katin, a licensed acupuncturist who specializes in treating children in New York City.

“Acupuncture for children rarely involves the use of needles. Since their qi (life force) flows very close to the surface of their skin, it doesn’t require a lot of movement to get things flowing in the right direction,” she explains.

Acupuncture for kids typically involves light, fast brushing of the skin to encourage a healing circulation of energy. Katin teaches parents to continue treatments at home.

Kathleen Barnes is author of many natural health books, including The Calcium Lie 2: What Your Doctor Still Doesn’t Know, with Dr. Robert Thompson.

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consciouseating

SUPER SOUPS New Twists on Old Favorites Heal, Nourish and Soothe

by Judith Fertig

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inter season soups on chilly days can warm us, both body and soul. Whatever our food preferences or time constraints, some new twists on traditional favorites will satisfy everyone’s taste buds—with an accent on healthy pleasure. Here’s where to start.

Reinventing the past. From her Colorado mountain home, Jenny McGruther, author of The Nourished Kitchen, celebrates the wisdom of traditional foodways, making nutrientdense, healing soup broth from bones, water, vegetables and seasonings.

McGruther’s twist is to make it in a six-quart slow cooker.

Once her family has dined on organic roast or rotisserie chicken, she simmers the bones with purified water, a bay leaf or two, a few whole peppercorns and a few chopped organic vegetables like onion, carrot and celery on the low setting for 24 hours.

Then she ladles the broth through a

coffee strainer into another container, refreshes the slow cooker with more water and simmers the bones and seasonings for another 24 hours. Eventually, the broth will have less flavor and color, and that’s when McGruther starts all over again.

“I call this perpetual soup,” she says.

She blogs at NourishedKitchen.com.

Slowing it down. With homemade broth on hand, it’s easy to make the Italian winter staple of Tuscan Vegetable Bean Soup. Cookbook authors and slow cooker experts Kathy Moore and Roxanne Wyss, from Lee’s Summit, Missouri, love to make this when they’re working on a cookbook deadline. They simply use what they have in the refrigerator, freezer or pantry.

“With a soup like this you can always substitute one vegetable for another, adjusting the recipe to what you enjoy and have on hand,” advises Moore. The pair blogs at PluggedInto Cooking.com.

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Speeding it up. Sometimes, we need a single serving of homemade soup fast. Award-winning recipe developer and cookbook author Camilla Saulsbury, of Nacogdoches, Texas, whips up a Pumpkin Sage Soup that can simmer in a saucepan within minutes, ready to be enjoyed in a mug.

Saulsbury uses organic canned pumpkin, full of vitamins, which can vary in sweetness. “If needed,” she suggests, “add a drizzle of maple syrup to enhance the flavor of the soup.”

Making “bisque” in a high-speed blender. Karen Adler is an avid grower of organic tomatoes in her Kansas City garden. When the seasonal harvest comes to an end, Adler grills or oven roasts the tomatoes, along with organic peppers and onions, and then freezes them, ready to make Roasted Tomato Bisque any time of the year.

“My secret to a light bisque without using cream is to blend all the roasted vegetables together with a high-speed blender to give it body. A swirl of extra-virgin olive oil at the end finishes ensuring the satisfying flavor,” she says.

Going cold. Douglas McNish, head chef at Toronto’s raw and vegan restaurant Raw Aura, serves a popular Lemon, Cucumber and Dill Soup, which is easy to make in a food processor. “This soup is amazing this time of year, when most of our diets may be lacking in healthy fats and trace minerals,” says McNish.

Warming up. Two cookbook authors teamed up across many miles to write 300 Sensational Soups. Meredith Deeds lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota, while Carla Snyder resides in Cleveland, Ohio. They’ve mutually discovered the naturally warming properties of curry powder in Curried Coconut Chickpea Soup.

Snyder observes, “A good soup nourishes the heart, as well as the stomach, spreading a feeling of satisfaction and contentment.”

Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFood AndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

SOUP’S ON!

Tasty Recipes for Winter Meals beans, rinsed and drained 2 Tbsp minced fresh basil, plus additional for garnish Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Tuscan Vegetable Bean Soup Yields: 6 servings 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 large yellow onion, chopped 3 carrots, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 1 cup frozen, cut green beans 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 can (14.5 oz, BPA-free) diced tomatoes, with liquid 4 cups bone broth or 1 carton (32 oz) vegetable broth 2 tsp Italian seasoning 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, optional Salt and pepper, to taste 1 cup chopped fresh broccoli 1 can (15 oz, BPA-free) cannellini

Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium high heat. Add onions, carrot and celery and cook, stirring frequently, for 3 minutes. Stir in the green beans and cook, stirring frequently, for 2 to 3 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.

Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

Stir in tomatoes, vegetable broth, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Heat, covered, until boiling, and then reduce heat to a simmer and cook 15 to 20 minutes.

Stir in broccoli, cannellini beans and minced basil. Simmer for 5 minutes or until the vegetables are as tender as desired. Ladle into bowls. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. Garnish if desired with additional minced basil.

¾ cup ready-to-use chicken or vegetable broth 2/3 cup pumpkin purée (not pie filling) ¼ tsp dried rubbed sage 3 Tbsp half-and-half, whole milk or coconut creamer Salt and freshly ground black pepper In a saucepan, bring the broth, pumpkin and sage to a simmer over medium-high heat. In the mug, stir broth, pumpkin and sage until blended. Stir in cream and heat for 1 minute more.

Season it to taste with salt and pepper before pouring into a mug. Garnish with roasted pumpkin seeds.

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Treating Autism

NATURALLY Plus Strategies for Prevention

by Meredith Montgomery

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n The Autism Revolution, Pediatric Neurologist and Neuroscientist Martha Herbert approaches autism as a whole-body condition that can improve, rather than be a static, lifelong genetic brain disorder.

“It’s the way the brain is shifted into acting when faced with a combination of stressors—some, but not all of which are genetic—at a vulnerable point in

development,” says Herbert. Non-genetic challenges can come from the immune system, nutrition, the environment and stress. “Addressing them can make a profound difference in the condition; maybe even turning it around.”

Herbert directs the Treatment Research and Neuroscience Evaluation of Neurodevelopmental Disorders (TRANSCEND) program at a joint Harvard Uni-

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versity, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Massachusetts General Hospital Medical Imaging facility.

“While autism is often thought of as a genetic disorder, it’s the result of a geneenvironment interaction where genes are corrupted,” explains Psychiatrist Robert Hendren, who is currently partnering in developing the Center for Autism Spectrum Disorder and Neurodevelopmental Disorders at the University of California, San Francisco.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, autism is the fastest-growing developmental disability, now affecting one in 68 children and one in 42 boys. Autism Speaks (AutismSpeaks.org) defines autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as a group of complex brain development disorders characterized by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors.

Prevention

Many experts agree that in some cases, autism can be prevented. “Prevention needs to start early—preconception is ideal,” says Dr. Kenneth A. Bock, of Bock Integrative Medicine, in New York, and author of Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma and Allergies.

Emphasizing omega-3 essential fatty acids, folic acid and probiotics during pregnancy can be beneficial, and it’s important to avoid iron deficiency, which has been tied to higher rates of autism, Hendren counsels.

Results from a recent University of California, Davis study published in Environmental Health Perspectives reveals increased rates of autism among children of women that live close to pesticide-treated fields during pregnancy, particularly during the second and third trimesters. Hendren says, “Living near heavily sprayed fields can be very detrimental. Living close to freeways or downwind of coal-fired power plants is also associated with autism.”

If heavy metal toxicity in blood is confirmed, chelation therapy is often used to remove metals, although Hendren advises against using it for the general treatment of ASD. “Chelators pull out mercury, along with other metals, a process that can be harmful. Instead, think about diet and nutritional supplements that can help detoxify the body

more safely,” he explains.

Bock says, “It’s not enough to detoxify, we have to remove and prevent exposure to neurodevelopmental toxins.”

Herbert suggests avoiding toxic household products, electromagnetic exposure from devices such as cell phones and baby monitors, which can lead to stress, sleep disruption and cell health problems, as well as antibiotic overuse, which can disrupt the gut microbiome, increasing vulnerability to exposure to other harmful chemicals.

Herbert notes some parents observe that their child became autistic after a vaccination but there are also autistic children that are vaccine-free; still others become so after facing other stresses such as illness or trauma. “We need to focus on the underlying vulnerabilities and keep children strong and resilient so they can handle life’s challenges to their health and immune systems,” she says.

Safeguard Resilience

Currently, the only treatment that has been proven to consistently improve the core symptoms of ASD is behavioral therapy designed to foster language, socialization and academic skills. While effective, this approach is time- and staff-intensive.

With the rise and prevalence of autism in the past decade, more parents are turning to complementary and alternative treatments (CAM). Hendren reports that the best researched and safest CAM therapies for treating autism include melatonin

to improve sleep, omega-3 fatty acids to ease hyperactivity and possibly improve socialization, multivitamins to supplement a limited diet or poor appetite and methyl B12 injections to protect against oxidative stress. Massage therapy has also proven effective in increasing connectivity with others and reducing over-arousal, while reducing ASD symptoms.

Research remains in its infancy, but other CAMs deemed acceptable for a professionally monitored trial include B6 and magnesium supplements to correct metabolic aberration, folic acid for improvements in core symptoms, probiotics to ease gastrointestinal distress and iron supplementation for a deficiency.

Although clear benefits have yet to be backed by scientific evidence, many parents of children with ASD report that behavior improves with a diet free of the proteins gluten (found in wheat, barley and rye) and casein (found in dairy).

Other parent-endorsed diets include anti-yeast, anti-hyperglycemia, specific carbohydrate, low-oxalate and specific food reaction regimens.

A review article in the journal Autism Research and Treatment notes that acupuncture, exercise, and music- and animal-assisted therapy have all been reported as helping to reduce a variety of ASD functional and behavioral symptoms.

From sound-dampening headphones that offset loud noises to structuring the environment to anticipate transitions, removing stressors can help reduce the debilitating characteristics of ASD. “This

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by Melody Handley The Kid-Friendly ADHD & Autism Cookbook

by Pamela Compart and Dana Laake The SCD for Autism and ADHD: A Reference and Dairy-Free Cookbook for the Specific Carbohydrate Diet

by Pamela Ferro and Raman Prasad Special Diets for Special Kids

by Lisa Lewis improves abilities to learn and interact with others, but we also don’t want to shelter them from having a chance to learn the rules of social interaction in real-world situations,” advises Hendren.

Because autism is a heterogeneous disorder with numerous subtypes, the best individualized combination of treatments can be challenging to identify and can often change throughout one’s life. Bock reminds families that even with a successful treatment plan, “A parent’s love is the final element that brings these recovering children out of darkness into light.”

Meredith Montgomery publishes Natural Awakenings of Gulf Coast Alabama/Mississippi (HealthyLiving HealthyPlanet.com).

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The Power of Conscious Dance Creative Movement Connects Body, Mind and Spirit

by Gail Condrick

A growing tribe of movers and shakers are discovering and unleashing their power in conscious dance, a combination of moving meditation, soul-stirring music, self-expression and sweat.

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ost are familiar with the performance or competitive dance world of learned steps.

Conscious dance is a non-competitive, body-based way of raising consciousness. There’s no wrong way to move and your shape and measurements don’t matter,” says Mark Metz, of Berkley, California, founder and executive director of the Dance First Association (DFA) and publisher of the Conscious Dancer Magazine and UpShift Guide.

The group identifies more than 100 forms of conscious dance, ranging from ecstatic dance to somatic movement therapy. Commonalities include body awareness, barefoot movement, inspiring global music and minimal structure facilitated by leaders.

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conscious dance suits their search for movement with purpose beyond improved fitness as it’s practiced in drug- and alcohol-free club-style events and ecstatic dance experiences, as well as dance fitness programs. “It’s about honoring body intelligence and paying attention to the body and mind-body connection,” says Metz.

“The modalities mentioned most often are 5Rhythms, Soul Motion, Open Floor, JourneyDance, and the Nia Technique,” says Metz. A brief look at three of them shows how each has its own style.

5Rhythms In St. Petersburg, Florida, 22 women have gathered to seek the bliss promised by 5Rhythms, one of the original conscious dance forms, founded by

Connecting “within” through free and inspired body movement is the power of conscious dance. the late Gabrielle Roth. “Find your flow. Feel your connection to the Earth through your feet and release your head,” guides facilitator Amber Ryan, of New York City, who travels the world for dance sessions. “Use your body as a gateway into the now.” For two hours, dancers move freely and individually, swaying, sensing and interacting in an experience called “the wave”, intended to move energy through the body, release emotions and heal the psyche.

It’s based on Roth’s premise that, “Each of us is a moving center, a space of divine mystery. Though we spend most of our time on the surface in daily ordinary existence, most of us hunger to connect to this space within, to break through to bliss, to be swept into something bigger.”

JourneyDance Toni Bergins, from the Massachusetts Berkshires, is a frequent presenter at the Kripalu Center and Omega Institute for Holistic Studies. After years of studying and teaching movement, drama, creative visualization and gestalt techniques, she combined them in creating JourneyDance. More than 400 trained facilitators now offer it in 60- or 90-minute classes worldwide based on the philosophy, “Move into a new story!” Every class includes visualization, creative movement, affirmations and evocative music, all working together to release emotions and connect with spirit.

“You learn to love your body, expand your emotional intelligence, clear your mind and connect with your inner source,” explains Bergins. “You express yourself, infuse life with creativity and connect with a dancing community.”

Participants engage in a ritual journey of physical transformation, cleansing the body through breath, sweat and expression. In this safe space, “Dancers discover their power and personal heart medicine, their true essence,” says Bergins.

Nia Technique For those that prefer more structure, the Nia Technique is the original barefoot mind-body-spirit fitness practice, activating sensation and awareness in a workout adaptable for everybody. More than 2,600 instructors in 51 countries offer 60-minute classes where enthusiasts move the way the body is built to move, reaping cardiovascular fitness and therapeutic benefits while having joyful fun. Dancers, guided by instructor’s moves, feel the rhythm of the music and ground themselves in spirit, equipping themselves to take the selfhealing experience into everyday life.

“Nia has always blended form and freedom,” says Debbie Rosas, of Portland, Oregon, co-founder and creator of the technique. “We are now introducing new FreeDance classes to bring what we have learned through Nia to embody consciousness in new ways, conditioning the whole body and nervous system. It’s an invitation to move in free, unbound, unstructured ways to offset the tendency we have to move less as we age.”

Dancers move to music designed to animate each chakra through an eight-stage process via a Nia DJ. They’re guided to listen to body feedback through sensation, release emotions and relish being in the present moment.

“Regardless of how you act, dress or

Dance Sites DanceFirst.com 5Rhythms.com JourneyDance.com NiaNow.com OneDanceTribe.com OpenFloor.org SoulMotion.com think, the way you feel inside reveals the most accurate truth of oneself and this is reflected in dance,” says Rosas.

“Moving without interference allows your unconscious creative self to shine.

You can connect to the sacred artist within; the one that holds a palette with endless colors, shapes and possibilities.” She sees life as ultimately a free-style dance into the self that supports a philosophy of “Love your body, love your life”.

“Dance is in everyone’s family tree, a universal message,” says Metz.

“In conscious dance, you disconnect from gadgets and reconnect with yourself and others around you. People need that.”

Gail Condrick is a Nia faculty member, retreat leader and archetypal soul coach in Sarasota, FL. Connect at GaelaVisions.com.

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Bruce Lipton on the Epigenetics Revolution Our Beliefs Reprogram Our Genetic Destiny

by Linda Sechrist

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ruce Lipton, Ph.D., author of The Biology of Belief and The Honeymoon Effect, is a stem cell biologist and internationally recognized leader in bridging science and spirit. He is a visiting fellow lecturer on immunology at the New Zealand College of Chiropractic and participated in the Foundation for Conscious Evolution’s seventh Worldwide Meeting on Human Values, in Mexico. His research explains the interplay between individual consciousness and body biology.

Why do you start with epigenetics as a foundation for health?

Many people, programmed with the concept of genetic determinism, believe that genes in the fertilized egg at conception determine character and fate. Unable to pick our DNA genes, we are powerless to control our life, so that the only option is seeking help from someone in the biomedical community to fix our genes.

I introduced a new vision about the understanding of genes a half-century ago that is now the new science of epigenetics. Epi- means “above”. Here, we can realize control by regulating the environment in which we live and our perception of it, making us the master of our own genetics rather than a victim of heredity.

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it promises radical change capable of revolutionizing civilization. Its dynamics are equivalent to the leap from Newtonian physics to quantum physics, which led to everything from computers and cell phones to Martian rovers. We are freed to abandon the belief that genes cause cancer, for instance. In changing our lifestyle, beliefs and perceptions, we also change our genetic expression.

Remember, this works because how we individually interpret our world is translated by the brain into chemical information that adjusts the behavior and genetics of cells to complement our perception. We could live in the healthiest environment, but if our mind perceives it as threatening and non-supportive, our biology will become less healthy and can generate disease. The cells’ response is based on the brain’s information, which actually is only an interpretation.

Personal perceptions and the way we live, including our spiritual nature, adjust genes to manifest either a functional state of health or one of dysfunction.

Where is the “self” that makes people different?

No two people are the same biologically. If I inject my cells into another human, their immune system will recognize it as “not-self” and begin to eliminate them. On the surface of virtually all our cells are thousands of protein receptors that function like miniature antennae. They read and respond to environmental signals similar to the larger receptors on the skin’s surface, such as the eyes, ears and nose. www.natampa.com

Each human also possesses a unique set of “identity” receptors, a subset of which are called “self-receptors” by the biomedical community, found on nearly all of our cells, with the primary exception of red blood cells. Self-receptors are unrelated to the cell’s function contributing to muscle, bone, brain or heart. Conventional medicine studies the physical aspect of self-receptors as being the source of “self” but overlook the environmental signals they receive. In other words, individual identity is linked to the signals received by the antennae.

When I reached this point in my research, I realized that we can’t die, because our real identity is represented by the invisible environment-derived “broadcast”, which might legitimately be referred to as spirit. My personal identity signal is received by each of my 50 trillion cells endowed with the unique set of “Bruce” self-receptors.

While my physical body is like a TV, the “spiritual broadcast” representing the Bruce Show is an eternal, energetic element of the environment.

What is entrainment and why is it important today?

A group of heart cells in a Petri dish will each beat to its own vibrational frequency. After a couple of days, they start beating in synchrony, because the stronger heart cells control the tempo.

The other cells organize their behavior to entrain with the more powerful one.

This happens in women’s college dormitories when residents start the school year with different menstrual cycles, but later experience entrainment, with their cycles beginning and ending about the same time. They link to a pulse and a beat, just like the heart cells.

Humans become entrained to a higher force that’s an invisible broadcast of energy in harmony or in discordance. As more of us hold the intention for living a life of love and peace, the broadcast of that harmonic energy amplifies and those not yet there will eventually entrain to the stronger signal.

This is the shift we need to make for conscious evolution to occur.

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.

Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) & Anti-Aging make all your cellular nutrient reactions occur, and most of your signaling molecules and their receptors. In other words, the way the information in your genes gets put to work is that they act as architects and produce proteins that act as contractors— the actual molecules that get all the work done throughout your entire body.

In addition to these important roles of the proteins in your body, your largest and most active organ is your muscular system which includes your heart.

The actin and myosin proteins that comprise most of your muscle require a lot of ATP or energy currency produced by the burning of fat and sugar in the power plants (mitochondria) of your muscle cells. The more muscle (protein) you have, the more fat and sugar you burn, preventing obesity, diabetes and lipid abnormalities.

So, your proteins are very important because they do all the work of the body, and when you have more of them, your body gets more work done, maintaining and improving homeostasis. During the first half of your life, your body develops and grows from infancy where you are barely able to

control your own body or your environment, into this super-human being that can control most everything else on the planet. Pretty amazing, right? Most of this developmental process occurs because of your hormones. There is great support for your proteins during this time due to high levels of anabolic hormones—hormones that support protein formation. These are mostly sex hormones and growth hormone. Later in life—prior to, during and after menopause and andropause—your anabolic hormones decline and you lose the support for worker molecules of your body—your proteins.

And as if it couldn’t be any worse, often the older you get, the more you produce catabolic or stress hormones (cortisol and adrenalin) which actually break down your proteins to make sugar out of them. This imbalance of high catabolic and low anabolic hormones is a downward spiral leading to imbalance in your body’s ability to maintain homeostasis—health and wellness. Without intervention, you will age more quickly and there are many studies showing the increase in multiple disease processes.

The good news is that you don’t have to live with this imbalance which often brings many symptoms with it. At St. Petersburg Health and Wellness, we can perform a complete hormone evaluation that looks at not only your hormone levels, but also a comparison of your catabolic and anabolic hormones. If you have an imbalance, we can help reduce your catabolic hormones and increase your anabolic hormones. We cannot stop the aging process, but we can sure slow it so that you can age more gracefully.

During the first half of your life, your body develops and grows from infancy where you are barely able to control your own body or your environment, into this super-human being that can control most everything else on the planet.

Dr. Cole practices Anti-Aging, Functional-Metabolic, Integrative & Preventive Medicine. He is certified by the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine and American Academy of Integrative and Holistic Medicine. He is currently working on his masters in Nutrition and Metabolism. To learn more about other aspects of catabolic/ anabolic hormone balancing, visit StPetehw.com, attend the lecture on this topic, 6 p.m., Thursday, January 28, at St. Petersburg Health & Wellness, or call for an appointment, 727-202-6807.

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ormones (signaling molecules) are some of the most important chemicals in your body to maintain your homeostasis. Homeostasis is the property by which your body (and emotions) stay in proper balance—the very definition of health and wellness.

Hormones produced in your brain guide the production of hormones from glands in other parts of your body.

Some of the most important hormones enter your cell nuclei and initiate the control of this balance by turning on important genes and turning off others.

They actually control your genes. This is really powerful stuff.

You may be wondering, what’s so important about genes? Well, they carry all of the information that your body needs to exist! That’s pretty important.

But your genes do only one thing—they code for the production of protein. Every gene codes for one protein. So, all of your genes code for all of the proteins in your body. Your proteins make up all the structure of your body, all of the enzymes that

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Wellness care is more than vaccines. While many conventional vets consider giving vaccines and flea medications to all of their patients to be their best form of wellness care, holistic vets know these aren’t always necessary and can potentially be harmful. Instead, true wellness care involves careful consideration of proper diet, blood titer testing instead of vaccines, natural parasite control when appropriate and a heavy dose of diagnostic testing (blood, urine, fecal) to monitor organ function, check for parasites, screen for disorders of the urogenital system, liver and pancreas and early screening for cancer and other inflammatory conditions.

There’s also a full physical check for common diseases like dental and heart disease and tumors.

Individualized prescriptions for a proper diet and supplements to maintain health are big reasons many owners prefer a holistic vet.

Natural treatments include disease prevention. Many pets treated via a more natural approach have an easier experience with occasional illness than those that don’t enjoy this specialized care. Natural therapies can quickly restore an ill pet to his homeostatic balance without the side effects often associated with multiple drug doses.

A team approach is expected. A holistic practice is a team effort, and the family doctor will suggest options for care, helping an owner decide on the best therapies for each pet.

A fuller range of options is available. While holistic vets prefer a more natural approach, they know that if necessary, conventional therapies can sometimes be an appropriate complement if they follow holistic principles, which means infrequent use of lowdose medications and only when absolutely needed. In general, most conditions can be treated successfully without drug therapy, extending the health and life of the patient and reducing medical costs.

Gentler anesthesia means quicker recovery. A naturally balanced and gentler approach means less drugging if anesthesia becomes necessary, close monitoring of an anesthetized pet, a smooth and quick recovery for prompt discharge from the hospital and natural forms of follow-up treatment to control post-operative pain and inflammation.

New hope rises for the hopeless.

Many pets are brought to holistic doctors after conventional care has failed to help them. Some have been turned away by practitioners of conventional medicine because their cases are diagnosed as “hopeless”. Holistic vets and pet parents alike experience considerable satisfaction in helping to give a joyful pet a whole new lease on life.

Shawn Messonnier, a doctor of veterinary medicine practicing in Plano, TX, is the award-winning author of The Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats and Unexpected Miracles: Hope and Holistic Healing for Pets. For more information, visit PetCareNaturally.com.

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inspiration Key Signs We’re Approaching a Defining Moment

by Dennis Merritt Jones

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ur authentic self is constantly trying to get our attention so it may be more fully expressed. When we set our intention to genuinely evolve, we naturally begin to pay attention and see how redefining moments appear as needed. They are drawn to us sequentially to support us in the process of staying the course on our pilgrimage, each one a perfectly aligned portal in space and time, opening and closing, creating whatever experience is required to guide us to heightened awareness of our authentic self.

While the possible circumstances that preclude such a moment are limitless, there are key signals to watch for. n Moments that challenge our ego and moments that our ego challenges us n Unexpected events

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n Times of significant loss n First-time experiences n Discontentment n Disappointment n Experiencing someone or something that instantly inspires us to grow n Birth of a loved one n Death of a loved one

Personal growth and evolution can be motivated by either inspiration or desperation. Both may prompt us to ask big questions of ourselves and the universe that cause us to dig deep. The deeper we dig, the closer we come to merging with our truest self.

We know the answers to such questions are correct because they will lead to actions that honor life—like harming no one, including ourself—and affirm the presence of a prevailing power for good that lies within; a power that guides, protects and sustains us. Satisfying answers seek only the highest and best of us and bless all. They connect our mind, heart and soul, moving us forward on the path of wholeness as a fulfilled and joyfully self-expressed person.

When we are impelled to ask an important question of our self and the universe, don’t rush the process and are willing to embrace the answer we receive, it pushes a reset button as to what defines us. It brings us an enhanced sense of authentic wholeness.

The lesson is that when redefining moments appear, we must be open and prepared to go where we had no plans of going—because that’s where our bliss awaits us.

Dennis Merritt Jones, D.D., is the author of Your (Re)Defining Moments, the source of this essay. He has contributed to the human potential movement and field of spirituality as a minister, teacher, coach and lecturer for 30 years. Learn more at DennisMerrittJones.com.

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See monthly, by the day and hour, what’s happening in the Bay area. So many educational and uplifting events to assist with personal and planetary health: enjoy seminars, lectures, workshops, book signings, beauty and nutrition events, leading edge health solutions, spiritual connections, for singles, couples and families. Printed calendar is a gratis feature exclusively for advertisers who make this magazine possible. Non-advertisers are free to use on-line calendar at natampa.com, click on submit calendar tab.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 1 HAPPY-HEALTHY NEW YEAR! SATURDAY, JANUARY 2 Free Hypnosis-NLP Seminar Benefits Hospice: Mind-Body Cohesion – 1-3pm. Join Patricia V. Scott, Certified Medical Hypnotherapist, for free seminar followed by Q&A. Goodie bags & door prizes for all.

Private hypnosis session with minimum donation to Hospice during event. UP Hypnosis Institute, Terrace Plaza, 1810 S. Pinellas Ave., Ste. G, Tarpon Springs.

727-943-5003. Details UPHypnosis.com.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 3 Free Hypnosis-NLP Event Benefits Hospice: Your Unlimited Mind! – 1-6 pm. Learn how hypnosis & NLP are used in behavioral & medical issues with top experts. Drop in or stay all day.

Goodie bags & door prizes. Private hypnosis sessions with minimum donation to Hospice during event. UP Hypnosis Institute, Terrace Plaza, 1810 S. Pinellas Ave., Suite G, Tarpon Springs. 727-9435003. Details UPHypnosis.com.

The Dr. Tracie Show – 3-4pm. Every Sunday, “Your expert in Integrative Medicine,” Dr. Tracie Leonhardt, Peaks of Health Metabolic Medical

Center, Largo. Listen Live NEWSRADIO 970 WFLA, iHeartRadio.

MONDAY, JANUARY 4 Free Hypnosis-NLP Seminars Benefit Hospice – 1pm & 6pm. Free seminars with Patricia V. Scott, Ph.D. Discover how hypnosis & NLP can be used for personal growth or as a full or part-time career.

Goodie bags & door prizes. Private hypnosis session with minimum donation to Hospice. UP Hypnosis Institute, Terrace Plaza, 1810 S. Pinellas Ave., Suite G, Tarpon Springs. 727-943-5003. UPHypnosis.com.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 5 Renew Life Skinny Gut Challenge – 6:30pm. Also Jan 8. Gina Moss, RD, LDN, Renew Life. Start the New Year off feeling better. Join us either Tuesday or Friday for a 30-minute lecture & weigh-in. Purchase three containers & follow the Renew Life Skinny Gut suggestions for one month. Final weigh in February 13 at 11am. The top three winners receive a prize!

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

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6 Ayurveda 3-Week Clean Eating & Living – 1:303pm. Continues Jan 13 & 20. With Polly Keller,

Ayurveda Lifestyle Consultant. Feel happy, healthy and energetic! Progressive goal driven challenge to guide your body and mind into a state of wellness.

Learn how to prepare deliciously healthy meals using fresh, whole seasonal foods. Yoga4All, 8836 Seminole Blvd., Seminole. Advance registration with prepay for all 3 sessions. $60. Polly 321-2768061. Registration Yoga4All.com/workshops.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 7 The Truth about Cancer, A Global Quest: Movie Night at Your Life Spa – 6-8pm. Episode 4: Excitotoxins that Fuel Cancer, Nature’s Pharmacy and Healing Cancer with Sound & Light.

Love Donation. 9657 Bay Pines Blvd., St. Petersburg. 727-322-3190. YourLifeSpa.com.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 8 Cultivating Divinity: Leadership Models for Women – 4-7pm. Jan. 8-10.Three afternoons of leadership, healing and radiance with Sound Healing legend Wah! This retreat is designed to bring women together to share, sing talk, breathe, and immerse themselves in higher energies. Wah! uses breathing, toning, singing, light meditation, self-inquiry and discussion to develop models of leadership and spirituality for women. Each module of Cultivating Divinity studies energetic components which can

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improve women’s ability to lead energetically, brilliantly and effortlessly. Lotus Pond Center, Tampa, 813-961-3160. YogaLotusPond.com under workshop.

Achieving Wellness through Healthy Habits: I AM a Spiritual Being Having a Human Experience – 6-8pm. Sunder Luber, 500 RYT, Kundalini teacher & trainer, owner. Join the Yoga Village Community in any one of our classes in this 2-part, 16-week program on how to apply yoga to your life.

Start your journey in this New Year with a commitment to Self; begin or deepen your practice of yoga, meditation, pranayama and process to heal limiting habits so you can recover your SOUL. $18/per class; $108/to reserve for 8. Yoga Village, 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater. 727-712-1475. Info@ AYogaVillage. com. AYogaVillage.com/events.

Celebrate the New Year with Your Beloved – 7pm-Sun 2pm. Jan. 8-10. Couples vacation retreat & Tantra Workshop. Join Richard & Diana Daffner, authors of Tantric Sex for Busy Couples, for a romantic beach getaway. Bring greater joy, intimacy and passion to your relationship. Connect with your beloved on a soul level. $695/couple. Siesta Key Beach, Sarasota. More info, other dates, brochure, 941-349-6804, IntimacyRetreats.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 9 Aerial Yoga Swing Workshop – 1-3:30pm. Melanie Ulrich, 500 RYT. Join us for a workshop on using the Aerial Yoga Swing where we’ll explore: low-risk but high intensity strengthening sequences, joint stabilizing postures, deep release stretching, spine and joint traction. $35/in advance, $40/door. Sign up, 727894-9642, Info@StPeteYoga.com, StPeteYoga.com.

Body Awareness: Feel the Posture – 1:30-3:30pm.

Lana Labonte, 200 RYT Hatha/ Vinyasa and 200 IKYT Kundalini Yoga. This workshop is focused on the physical body, our emotions and how our expression and awareness of these emotions impact the health of our physical body. It’s a time to reconnect and listen to the many messages our body is providing via its natural intelligence. $30/in advance; $35/day of event. Yoga Village, 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater. 727-712-1475. Info@ AYogaVillage. com. AYogaVillage.com/events.

Building Strength from Top to Bottom Part 1 – 3-5pm. Part 2 Jan 30. Building upper body strength with Heather Benton E-RYT500. Firing up the muscles is key to building the strength of the upper body. Learn the secret to activating correct muscles creating a better push up and aid in your yoga practice. Late registration with instructor permission. $25/session; $40/both sessions. Yoga4All, 8836 Seminole Blvd., Seminole. Heather 727-480-3004.

Registration Yoga4All.com/workshops.

Healing Concert with Wah! – 8-10pm. An evening immersion into beautiful, meditative music. It is an invitation to access deep relaxation, natural healing and rejuvenation. This is a multi-sensory journey: Wah! uses visual and sonic images of our universe to create a feature-length presentation of profound beauty. Wah! has conferred with Deepak Chopra, Wayne Dyer & many more. $35/in advance; $45/ door. Lotus Pond Center, Tampa, 813-961-3160.

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Let Food Be Thy Medicine – Jan. 9-10. All about raw food, how it helps the body, sprouting, dehydrating, juicing, recipes & more. Class counts as 1 of 5

toward becoming Certified Professional of Natural Health Sciences (CPNHS). Also grandfathers a CNHP into the CPNHS new title. RSVP 813-6954372. WOW-Simplified.com.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 10 Introduction to Meditation – 2-3pm. 3:15-4:45pm Meditation, the Art of Taming the Mind, with Lisa Recchione, MA, life coach. Explore various forms of meditation in the first hour with an introduction to meditation (handouts included), then delve deeper in the second class. Class ends with guided meditation.

You may register for either one or both. Walk-ins welcome if space available. $15 per segment. Yoga4All, 8836 Seminole Blvd., Seminole. Lisa 727595-6036. Registration Yoga4All.com/workshops.

Vision Boards – 4pm. Stephanie Toft, NFP events coordinator. Maintain your New Year’s resolutions by visualizing your goals. Create a vision board using images clipped from magazines, books, etc.

Supplies will be provided but please bring glue sticks, scissors & magazines if possible! Free. Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727-443-6703, NaturesFoodPatch.com.

MONDAY, JANUARY 11 Reiki I – 10am-2pm. Reiki II: 10am-2pm Jan 18. Class Certification when complete Reiki II and CEUs available for LMT, Provider Number MCE 50-13619, for Reiki credits. Reiki is a noninvasive & practical tool for regeneration, transformation and healing. Rev. Maria Antonieta Revello, Reiki, Karuna & Qigong Master, Light Therapist, NLP practitioner. Member of ICRT, ILA. Information and to reserve your space, 813-334-7424, ReikiShrine@gmail.com.

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Weight gain? Thinning hair? Feeling cold? Anxious?

Brittle nails? Brain fog? Drs. John & Alexa Parker, DC, D.PSc provide answers. Synergy Integrated Health, 4343 W Henderson Blvd., Tampa. Seating limited, Reservations, 813-254-5200, TampaThyroid.com, SynergyFixMe.com.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 12 5 Access Points to Successful Living Presentation – 6-8pm. With Kathy Perry, co-author of the successful Stepping Stones to Success, with bestselling authors Deepak Chopra and Jack Canfield, among others.

Your Life Spa Your Success, 9657 Bay Pines Blvd., St. Petersburg. Info & Registration 727-322-3190.

Minding Your Weight: Create Your Ideal Healthy Body – 6:30-8:30pm. 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.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13 Acne A to Z – Noon-3pm. Delia Maggard, clinical skin care specialist, will explain the causes of acne, why one treatment does not work for everyone, how to recognize different types of acne, and how to treat acne with natural remedies. $25/Advance; $30/Door.

PoreFection Day Spa, 2031 4th St. N, St. Pete. Call to reserve your seat, 727-483-1585.

Tasty Tempeh – 6:30pm. Brad Myers, The Vegabond Chef, de-mystifies tempeh. Learn how to cook with this excellent source of vegan protein to make dishes with satisfying texture & rich flavor.

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

Metabolic Makeover: Digestion, pH Balancing & Healthy Choices – 6:30-8pm. Free class on crucial health topics and insights, including weight versus health - the chicken or the egg. Speaker Julie Phillips, CPNHS. Abby’s Health & Nutrition, 14374 N. Dale Mabry, Tampa. RSVP 813-695-4372. WOW-Simplified.com.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 14 Stress: The Game of Balance – 6:30pm. Gabriel Smalling, Himalaya. Stress can throw life’s balance off kilter. Join us to discover how you can reduce life’s stressors & regain your balance. Free. Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727443-6703, NaturesFoodPatch.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 16 Yoga for Transforming Anxiety – 1-3:30pm.

Julianna Stoll, 500 RYT. Anxiety is such a regular presence in so many of our lives, it’s easy to lose sight of how self-limiting it can be and how much power we have to transcend it. This workshop is an opportunity to learn how to use yoga’s mind-bodylife tools to move away from the pain and suffering of anxiety. $35/in advance, $40/door. Sign up, 727894-9642, Info@StPeteYoga.com, StPeteYoga.com.

Reflexology Certification Program Weekend – (continues Jan. 17) This weekend is part of a 12-month, 300-hour program available for LMTs, acupuncturists and licensed health professionals with massage in their scope of practice to train to become Certified Reflexologists. Sam Belyea, program director, guides students through balancing the systems of the body using the technique of Reflexology. Each weekend includes additional topics such as business development, meditation, and self-care. $2100/Year; $175/Weekend. The Foot Whisperer Reflexology Institute, 4810 W. Gandy Blvd., Tampa. Details 813-831-9420, FootWhisperer.com/reflexology_training.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 17 Amrit Yoga Nidra Immersion Open House – 1:303:30pm. Beth Hoerner & Lenka Imholz, 500-hour certified Amrit Yoga Teachers. Come learn about the upcoming 50-hour Yoga Nidra Immersion program being offered by the Amrit Yoga Institute at this Clearwater location. Free. Yoga Village, 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater. 727-712-1475. Info@ AYogaVillage.com. AYogaVillage.com/events.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 19 “Free Your Voice” Breakthrough Workshop – 6-8pm. Unusual stress relief with Mick & Tess Pulver (no singing experience required). An uplifting experiential workshop: therapeutic, group, sound healing & dynamic voice/body movement exercises in a safe & nurturing space! Your Life Spa Your Success, 9657 Bay Pines Blvd., St. Petersburg. Info & Registration 727-322-3190.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 21 Intuitive Eating for Health in the New Year – 6pm. Presenter Carrie Gerard, RD, LDN leads you to discover the type of eater you are, the principles of intuitive eating, and how to make peace with food, freeing yourself from chronic dieting. Free, St. Petersburg Health & Wellness, 222 2nd St. N., St. Pete. RSVP 727-202-6807. StPetehw.com.

Manifesting Abundance with Hypnosis-NLP – 6-9pm. 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. $25; $15 (UPHI Members). UP Hypnosis Institute, Terrace Plaza, 1810 S. Pinellas Ave., Suite G, Tarpon Springs. 727-943-5003. UPHypnosis.com.

Acupuncture and Depression – 7pm. Join us for a class on how Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine can help with depression. Attendees of the lecture get a gift certificate to receive their first Acupuncture treatment free (new patients only – limited to the first 10 to sign up). Jade Tree Wellness Center, 3039 49th St N, St Pete. 727-344-8690, JadeTreeWellness.com.

Full Moon Gong Meditation – 7:15-8:15 pm. With Lisa Recchione, E-RYT500. The Gong cancels out thoughts quickly, allowing a state of deep relaxation and meditation to be reached. In this state, deep healing occurs and awareness is heightened especially during full or new moon phases. All student levels welcome. Wear loose, comfortable clothes. $15.

Yoga4All, 8836 Seminole Blvd., Seminole. Lisa 727595-6036. Registration Yoga4All.com/workshops.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 22 Achieving Wellness through Healthy Habits – 6-8pm. I Practice Yoga & Meditation to Free Me from My Past & Access Wisdom, with Sunder Luber, 500 RYT, Kundalini teacher & trainer, owner. Join the Yoga Village Community in any one of our classes in this 2-part, 16-week program on how to apply yoga to your life. Begin or deepen your practice of yoga, meditation, pranayama and process to heal limiting habits so you can recover your SOUL. $18/per class; $108/to reserve for 8. Yoga Village, 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater. 727-712-1475. Info@ AYogaVillage.com. AYogaVillage.com/events.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 23 2nd Annual Healthy Foundation Seminar – 8am-12:30pm. Join Dr. John Young, M.D. & guest speakers Dr. Steven Wycoff, DC, Dr. Sandra Lilo, DDS and Jenny Hrbacek, RN. If you’re sick of being sick and disappointed with run-of-the-mill treatments, these speakers have new solutions for you.

Only 250 seats available! $10. Holiday Inn, 3535 Ulmerton Rd., Clearwater. Tickets, 800-753-9907, HealthyFoundationSeminar.com.

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Introduction to Reflexology: The Face – 9am5pm. This one-day class is an opportunity to learn the basics of Face Reflexology. Instructor and Foot Whisperer Sam Belyea guides students through the history, principles and basic techniques of Reflexology for the face in a fun and soothing environment. This class is open to the public and Licensed Massage Therapists will receive 7 CEU hours for attending. $95. The Foot Whisperer Reflexology Institute, 4810 W. Gandy Blvd., Tampa. Details 813-831-9420, FootWhisperer.com/classes.

Easy Self-Hypnosis Training – 1-3pm. 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., Suite G, Tarpon Springs. 727-943-5003. UPHypnosis.com.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 26 Weight Loss / Health Gain – 6pm. Presented by Dr. Abdool. Organic vegan snacks provided. Free.

1511 N Florida Ave., Ste. C2 & 3, Tampa. RSVP 727-940-5278.

Harbor. Space is limited. RSVP, Bianca 727-5608209. The-Focused-Mind.com.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 29 Couples Weekend Getaway & Workshop – 7pmSun 2pm. Jan. 29-31. Join Richard & Diana Daffner, authors of Tantric Sex for Busy Couples, for a romantic beach getaway. Bring greater joy, intimacy and passion to your relationship. Celebrate your love. Connect with your beloved on a soul level. $695/couple. Siesta Key Beach. More info, other dates & locations, brochure, 941-349-6804, IntimacyRetreats.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 30

Thyroid Problems? Free Seminar – 6pm. Fatigue?

Weight gain? Thinning hair? Feeling cold? Anxious?

Brittle nails? Brain fog? Drs. John & Alexa Parker, DC, D.PSc provide answers. Synergy Integrated Health, 4343 W Henderson Blvd., Tampa. Seating limited, Reservations, 813-254-5200, TampaThyroid.com, SynergyFixMe.com.

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Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) & Anti-Aging – 6pm. Presented by Les Cole, MD, American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine and American Academy of Integrative and Holistic Medicine. Free, St. Petersburg Health & Wellness, 222 2nd St. N., St. Pete. 727-202-6807. StPetehw.com.

Divine Sleep Yoga Nidra Teacher Training – 8:30am-4pm. Feb. 6-10. This not to be missed training with Jennifer Reis, senior faculty at Kripalu Center, is for yoga teachers, therapists, counselors, health professionals, parents, and everyone interested in guiding others to relax and heal. Learn: the 8 stages of Divine Sleep Yoga Nidra & how to deliver them; the effects of chronic stress; how to tailor sessions for specific population groups, students, themes and seasons; how to lead before and after Divine Sleep practices to transition and integrate.

Lotus Pond Center, Tampa, 813-961-3160. Sign-up, YogaLotusPond.com under workshop.

Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) – 6pm. Tracie Leonhardt, DO discusses the benefits of replacing what was lost. Free. Peaks of Health Metabolic Medical Center, 1120 Belcher Rd. S, Ste. 2, Largo. 727-826-0838. rsvp@PeaksOfHealth.com.

Spiritual Discussion Group – 7:30pm. Includes guided meditation. Share your insights about any spiritual subject or feel free to ask for advice on any life lesson you are currently facing. Free. Donations welcome. 800 Tarpon Woods Blvd., Ste. F1, Palm

Valentine Celebration/Getaway Weekend & Tantra Workshop – 7pm-Sun. 2pm. Feb. 12-14. Join Richard & Diana Daffner, authors of Tantric Sex for Busy Couples, for a romantic beach getaway. Bring greater joy, intimacy and passion to your relationship.

Celebrate your love. Connect with your beloved on a soul level. $695/couple. Siesta Key Beach, Sarasota. More info, other dates & locations, brochure, 941349-6804, IntimacyRetreats.com.

The Roar of a Joyful Practice – 9:30am-12:30pm.

A dynamic morning practice that dives deeply into the exuberance of living soulfully both on and off the mat. Starting with an insightful talk on the non-dual aspect of who we are. How do we live in the present moment while planning for the future and enjoying the memories from our past. Roger McKeever will inspire you to experience the sacred tremor of your life. $40. Lotus Pond Center, Tampa, 813-961-3160.

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Yoga Boogie: The Bliss of Vibration – 7-9pm.

Roger McKeever will show how to supercharge the electro-magnetic field of your soul in this 2-hour blast of yoga-inspired trance dance. Allow those ancient truths and practices to guide you into the wise and powerful arms of the universal spirit that resides within all of us. Unleash your spirit, indulge your hunger to move and allow this to transform and inspire you. $25. Lotus Pond Center, Tampa, 813961-3160. YogaLotusPond.com under workshop.

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classes $15 for all day any/all classes. Workshops $15 for each specialty workshop. Delicious Indian Fusion food, Swami Juice & Kombucha local vendors. Live Kirtan with David Newman (Durga Das) 7-9pm $20; $25/at door. Lotus Pond Center, Tampa, 813-961-3160.

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12 Yogi Festival 2016 at Lotus Pond Center Tampa – 9:30am-6:30pm. 4.5 acres of Florida beauty, with Yoga

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Exchange. New Beginning Oneness Center, 210 S. Pinellas Ave. (Alt 19 & Boyer), Tarpon Springs. Info 727-415-3600. Look for us on Meet-up & Facebook.

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Tree Of Life Yoga, 6800 Gulfport Blvd., Ste. 205, S Pasadena. 727-514-3051. TreeOfLifeYoga.org.

25 Years of Teaching Meditation – 10-11am Sun; 6:30-8:30pm Weds; 6-7pm Fri. Learn three unique pre-Buddhist approaches to practicing meditation; techniques used by the earliest Yogis designed to awaken into the freedom and fullness of yourSelf.

Practice the fundamentals, avoid common pitfalls, and get guidance creating a practical, sustainable, life-changing practice. No experience needed. St. Petersburg Yoga, 2842 Dr. MLK St. N., 727-8949642, info@stpeteyoga.com, StPeteYoga.com.

Mindfulness Meditation and Buddhist Teaching – 10am-Noon. In the spirit of Thich Nhat Hanh with Fred Eppsteiner. Mindfulness practice helps one to cultivate compassion, develop inner peace and experience joy in daily life. 6501 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa, Info tampa-updates@floridamindfulness. org or visit floridamindfulness.org.

Sunday Celebration Service – 10:30amNoon. Meditation 9:15-10am; Free Reiki & Healing 10am. Join our radically loving spiritual community as we share inspiring music & empowering messages which can transform your life. NBO Center embodies, express & practices oneness with all! New Beginning Oneness Center, 210 S. Pinellas Ave. (Alt 19 & Boyer), Tarpon Springs. Info 727-415-3600.

The Dr. Tracie Show – 3-4pm. “Your expert in Integrative Medicine,” Dr. Tracie Leonhardt, Peaks of Health Metabolic Medical Center, Largo. Listen Live NEWSRADIO 970 WFLA, iHeartRadio.

Candlelight Meditation – 6pm. Let yourself drift in a sea of peaceful music, beautiful imagery, and candlelight that creates an atmosphere of tranquility and serenity for you to soak in. This is gently guided meditation mixed with intervals of sacred silence, all underlined with soft, heavenly music. Sanctuary at First Unity Spiritual Campus, 460 46th Ave. N (at 4th St.), St Petersburg, 727-522-2222.

monday Yoga for Cancer Survivors with Gail Newfield – 10:30am Mon. and Weds. 9:30am Thurs. Yoga and movement can enhance quality of life as a complement to medical treatments. Learn how to relieve some common side effects, during and after cancer treatments. We will focus the mind, breathe deeply and move gently to renew the mind, body and spirit.

Massage Therapy with Alegra Cerrato – 11am3pm. Every Mon, Wed, Fri. In conjunction with Island Massage Therapy at Tierra Verde, we are now offering a selection of therapeutic massages at our studio, including Thai Yoga Massage. Treat yourself to a variety of yoga classes and massage, all in one place! Appointments now being accepted and walk-ins are welcome as time allows. Tree Of Life Yoga, 6800 Gulfport Blvd., Ste. 205, S Pasadena.

727-514-3051. TreeOfLifeYoga.org.

Inner Wisdom Coaching Circle – 6-8pm. Join Coach Dianne Kipp in a “telecoaching” group each month to discover your internal wisdom, while learning how to overcome your “Monkey Mind” negative self-talk. You will learn the foundations of Ontological coaching, as well experience what it is like to “be coached”. Bring your life challenges, desires, and dreams and we’ll get you on the road to your success! $30 per person per month; 3 or 6 month commitment required. Contact Coach Dianne 727-481-1646 or coach@diannekipp.com.

Gentle PM Yoga – 7-8:15pm. Instructor Nancy MacDonald E-RYT500 helps you let go of the day and find the peace within through gentle yoga postures and smooth stretches; excellent class for those with back pain or old injuries. Feel confident in finding the tools from a back pain specialist and yoga therapist to give yourself the gift of yoga to help relieve stress, balance emotions, and bring flexibility to the body, mind and heart. Aromatherapy is offered. All levels. Easy/Gentle. Yoga4All, 8836 Seminole Blvd, Seminole. Nancy 727-542-0116.

Pre-registration Yoga4All.com.

Attention Coaches and Want-a-Be Coaches! – Join Coach Dianne Kipp, experienced, certified and mentoring coach on a monthly “coaches conversation call” to build community, exchange ideas and gain insight to solving difficult client challenges.

Details 727-481-1646, diannekipp.com.

tuesday Inspiration Radio – 7:30am. Listen to Dr Tracie J Leonhardt, DO, on 1110 AM; call in with questions on topic of the day.

Qigong – 11am-Noon. An ancient Chinese exercise and healing technique that involves meditation, controlled breathing and movement exercises. $10/ Energy

Ultimate Paddle Board Experience with Leesa – 3-4pm Quick Start Paddle class. 4:30-Sunset Float Paddle Yoga and meditation. Individual sessions daily. Same classes on Saturdays (11am Float Yoga, 1pm Quick Start). Enjoy eco tours, couple’s paddle, float coaching and meditation. Paddle lessons in amazing manatee and dolphin filled calm waters.

Presented by FloatPaddleYoga.com and Love Life Productions. Tarpon Toms, Tarpon Springs. Info & Registration, Leesa Sklover 727-947-2541, LoveLifeProductions.net.

Kids Yoga Classes with Paula Allen (aka Pollyzoom) – 4-5pm. Ages 5-12. Learn yoga poses along with breathing, relaxation and meditation exercises to reduce anxiety and stress, develop body and mind strength and build self-esteem. $10/class (Membership and Class Pass options available for individuals and families). Tree Of Life Yoga, 6800 Gulfport Blvd., Ste. 205, S Pasadena. 727-514-3051.

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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.

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. St. Petersburg Health & Wellness, 222 2nd St. N., St. Pete, 727-551-0857, stpetehw.com.

Reiki I & II Usui System – 6-10pm. Class Certification and CEUs available for LMT, Provider #MCE 50–77, for Reiki credits. Rev Maria Antonieta Revello, Reiki, Karuna & Qigong Master. Reiki II, Thursday. RSVP 813-334-7424.

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 &

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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.

wednesday Reiki Share – 10am-2:30pm. Also 3rd Sat. Experience the most profound, powerful & gentle relaxation technique. It helps re-establish healthy frequencies to cells and tissues bringing back health.

Call 813-425-2596 Dr Marta Alarcon, 813-334-7424 Maria, reikishrine@gmail.com.

Inspiration Radio – 11:30am-Noon. Listen to Dr. Tracie J. Leonhardt, DO, on 1110 AM; call in with your questions on the topic of the day. Also listen daily for her metabolic health minute of the day.

Joel Chudnow Hosts Hawk Health Hour – Noon1pm. Wholistic Health Educator and Natural Lifestyle Counselor Joel Chudnow is back on the radio and web, interviewing and showcasing wholistic healthcare professionals in Tampa Bay. WMNF 88.5 HD4 and live streaming HawkRadio.com.

Past Life Regression and Quantum Healing Hypnosis Therapy – 1-4pm. Shellie Brown, Past Life Regression Specialist, Certified Reconnective Healer and Certified Shamanic Practitioner, has been practicing hypnotherapy for seven years, specializing in past life regression. This technique has been proven to be effective for thousands of people worldwide, regardless of age, gender, personality, etc. New Beginning Oneness Center, 210 S. Pinellas Ave., Ste. 195, Tarpon Springs. Call 727-935-4891.

Hatha Yoga: Align and Strengthen – 5:30-6:45pm.

Continue your journey of yoga with alignment and strength. Yoga therapist and E-RYT500 instructor Nancy MacDonald’s knowledge of anatomy and biomechanics allows the practice to unfold with structure yet playfulness. Understand the ease within the postures even as they begin to challenge you.

Deepen your understanding of the yoga postures, develop greater flexibility and awaken the mindbody connection. Private instruction available. Aromatherapy will be offered. Easy/all levels. Nancy 727-542-0116. Pre-registration Yoga4All.com.

Women’s Inner Song / Creative Collaboratory – 5:30pm. An educational forum for women who share the love of the creative process, dreamwork, peace and environmental advocacy, with Leesa Sklover PhD, CMT, IKYTA, E-RYT 200. Learn and experience the importance of self-love, the creative process and eco-spiritual activism. Classes combine music, art, writing and yoga therapy, guided imagery, dream and creative project sharing, environmental and

spiritual discussions of our time. A Yoga Village, Clearwater. Registration required, 727-947-2541, 917-860-0488. For bio, classes and workshops, LoveLifeProductions.net and AYogaVillage.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. St. Petersburg Health & Wellness, 222 2nd St. N., St. Pete, 727-551-0857, stpetehw.com.

Interested in Yoga Teacher Training? – 6:15pm Free Info Session. 7pm Free Yoga Class. Learn about our 200hr YA Certified Yoga Teacher Training Program, now enrolling for January 2016. Teaching teachers, creating communities and lifelong friends for over 11 years. Exceptional teachers from Kripalu Center, Stockbridge & Boston, MA and well know local teachers. Lotus Pond, 6201 Lynn Rd., Tampa.

813-961-3160. YogaLotusPond.com.

Restorative/Yin Yoga – 7-8:15pm. Join Nancy MacDonald E-RYT500, Certified Restorative Yoga teacher as she guides you in the peaceful practice of restorative/ yin yoga. Postures will be held so the body can unwind and unfold naturally. Yoga4All, 8836 Seminole Blvd, Seminole, 727-542-0116, Shantivinyasa.com.

thursday 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.

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.

Spiritual Discussion Group – 7:30pm. Last Thursday of the month. Includes guided meditation.

Share your insights about any spiritual subject or feel free to ask for advice on any life lesson you are currently facing. Free. Donations welcome.

800 Tarpon Woods Blvd., Ste. F1, Palm Harbor.

Space is limited. RSVP, Bianca 727-560-8209, The-Focused-Mind.com.

friday Every Friday Yoga – 9:30-10:40am. With Osiris Albrecht. Bring your mat and enjoy healthy stretch and relaxation. Call for location, RSVP and to ensure class is happening. Osiris 813-545-3261.

Couples Beach Retreat & Workshop – 7:30pm Fri-1:45pm Sun. Transform your relationship through sacred intimacy and conscious loving.

Discover Tantra. $595/couple, Siesta Key Beach, Sarasota, IntimacyRetreats.com; Dates, other locations, brochure, call 1-877-282-4244.

saturday Qi Gong: Supreme Science Qi Gong – 9-10am.

Val Mirea, DOM, AP leads this group class through powerful and relaxing qi gong positions and techniques. $10. St. Pete Health & Wellness, 222 2nd St. N., St. Petersburg. RSVP 727-551-0857.

Passion 4 Pets Workshop – 10am-Noon. 3rd Saturday. Explore the world of your pets with Annette Pederson. Each month, a different topic. We will address animal CPR, nutrition, emergency planning, alternative healing modalities and more from local practitioners, experts and speakers. Meetings are for pet owners. $10/Energy Exchange. New Beginning Oneness Center, 210 S. Pinellas Ave., Ste. 195, Tarpon Springs. For more information, call 727-935-4891.

Reiki Share – 10am-2:30pm, 3rd Sat. Experience the powerful & gentle relaxation technique. It helps re-establish healthy frequencies to cells and tissues bringing back health. 813-765-5166 Maritza, 813-4252596 Dr Marta Alarcon, or reikishrine@gmail.com.

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.

Glimpsing Your Soul – 6:30-8:30pm. 4th Friday.

Join inspirational author and teacher Laurel Geise as she leads the group in a past life session opening energetic doorways for you to explore the many dimensions of you. $33. Wings Bookstore, 4500 4th St. N, St. Pete, 727-522-6657, WingsBookstore.com.

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...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 visit www.natampa.com or call 727.865.9339.

ACUPUNCTURE Jade Tree Wellness Center Tom Elman, AP, LMT 3039 - 49th St. N, St. Petersburg (727) 344—8690 JadeTreeWellness.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! See ad page 32.

Peaks of Health Metabolic Medical Center

Tracie Leonhardt, DO 1120 Belcher Rd. S., Ste. 2, Largo, Fl 33777 (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 9.

Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine Chris Dziubinski, DOM, AP, L. Ac 12952 N Dale Mabry Highway Tampa, FL 33618 (813) 935-CARE (2273) MindBodySpiritCare.com

Florida Board Certified Acupuncture Physician offering acupuncture therapies for the whole family. Established, comfortable, caring and professional integrative medicine clinics in South & North Tampa. 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, 33777 (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.

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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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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.”

attorney Law Offices of Steven A. Culbreath, P.A.

Professional Herbalists Training Program

Acupuncture & Herbal Therapies 222 2nd St. N., St. Petersburg, FL 33705 (727) 551—0857 AcuHerbals.com

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 20.

Pure Elements Healing

Kerry Kott, DOM, LAc 6105 Memorial Highway, Suite J Tampa, FL 33615 (813) 833-2299 PureElementsHealing@gmail.com PureElementsHealing.com

Kerry uses intuition and professional experience creating a truly unique experience! Acupuncture, Pranic Healing, Food Healing, Herbs, Oils, Crystals, Angel Healing, Spiritual Guidance. Insurance Accepted. See ad pages 13 and 45.

Steven A. Culbreath Esq. 111 - 2nd Avenue N.E., Suite 900 St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (727) 456-6463 steve@saculbreathlaw.com ImmigrationLawTampaBay.com

Member AILA/prestigious AV-rating. Authored articles on U.S. immigration law, visa strategies, legislative / regulatory updates, demystifying government agencies, insight into government practices. Visas, Greencards, Citizenship.

blood analysis Stewart Analysis, Ltd.

Brandi Stewart Microscopist/ Insured Wellness Counselor 15511 N.Florida Ave. Suite 2, Tampa (863) 860-6643 brandi@stewartanalysis.com StewartAnalysis.com Specializing in Live and dry layer blood evaluations utilizing applied dark field microscopic technology for health, education and nutritional improvements. Locations available throughout Florida. See ad page 17.

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LIFEWORKS WELLNESS CENTER

Dr. David Minkoff Dr. George Springer & Sue Morgan, ARNP 301 Turner Street, Clearwater (727) 466—6789 LifeWorksWellnessCenter.com

astrology Astrology for Your Soul

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

Offering the latest in pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy for healing, enhanced metabolism, detoxification, optimal vitality. Call for a free session on the new Bemer PEMF device.

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Natural Living Chiropractic & wellness center Dr. Paula Giusto 2102 S. Mac Dill Ave., Tampa (813) 253—2565 NaturalLivingChiropractic.org

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

Jin Shin Jyutsu & craniosacral therapy.

coaching Dianne M. Kipp, BSN, PCC, CTT

ICF Certified Coach & Business Culture Consultant Dianne M. Kipp & Associates, LLC (727) 481-1646 coach@diannekipp.com DianneKipp.com

Wanting to achieve the best in your personal relationships, professional or business goals? Try coaching with a certified coach.

You will be amazed at the results!

Coaching Courageous Living choices & senior executives for over 8 years. Complimentary Personal Values Assessments & Intro-session available.

colon Hydrotherapy RENEW LIFE

Bonnie Barrett 28469 US Hwy 19 N. #402, Clearwater (727) 461—7227 RenewLifeFla.com, Lic# MA14802 MM12728 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. Raindrop massage available also.

counseling Willing Heart Counseling

Kerry Knesl, LCSW 105 S. Albany Avenue, Tampa FL 33606 (813) 468-5858 Kerry specializes in relationship issues, depression/mood disorders, eating disorders, addictions, anxiety, women’s issues, self-esteem, adolescent issues, grief, military family issues, work stress, and gay/lesbian issues.

dentists Beata carlson, DDS

2701 Park Dr. Suite 4, Clearwater, Fl. 33763 (727) 712—3837 NaturalAndCosmeticDentistry.com Natural, Holistic, Aesthetic Dentistry. Careful Silver filling removal. Non-metal crowns, bridges and partials. Be pampered in our Spa-like atmosphere. See ad back cover.

David F. Doering, DDS

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Doering Family Dental 1201 W. Linebaugh Ave., Tampa (813) 933—5365 TampaDentalCare.com

Kate Nucci, CCHT

Cosmetic and restorative dentistry. Conservative approach to periodontal (gum) treatment. See ad page 19.

Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist Transpersonal Hypnotherapist (813) 424-0335 Kate@KateNucci.com KateNucciHypnotherapy.com Hypnotherapy is a gentle and very effective tool that allows you to re-pattern your beliefs, attitudes and behaviors to create success in your life. Contact now for free consultation. See ad pages 19 and 21.

Paul T. Rodeghero DDS

Clearwater Family Dental 215 S Myrtle Ave., Clearwater (727) 442-3363 MyClearwaterFamilyDental.com Our practice is a full service family practice. We welcome patients of all ages and can handle any concern that you may present to us. See ad page 26.

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 39.

Ray Behm, DDS

127 N. Garden Ave., Clearwater 33755 (727) 446—6747 BehmNaturalDentistry.com Improve your overall health with holistic dentistry! Materials are tested for compatibility with your body. We remove toxic metals, treat root canals, and strengthen teeth and gums with state-of-the-art ozone treatments.

See ad page 31.

Energy Medicine Joyce M. Claflin, LMT (MA46691)

integrative medicine St. Petersburg Health & Wellness

Les Cole, MD 222 2nd St. N., St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (727) 202-6807 StPeteHW.com.

Board certified in Anti-Aging/ Regenerative and Integrative/ Holistic Medicine. Specializing in men’s & women’s health, bio-identical hormones, weight, diabetes, hypertension, thyroid, fatigue, stress, gut health, chelation, IV vitamin C, nutrition.

See ad pages 4 and 20.

Certified Samassati Colorlight Practitioner & Eden Energy Medicine St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (941) 445-2213 jmcheavenly444@gmail.com jmcheavenly.com

Joyce offers Colorlight Therapy and Energy Medicine to release negative thoughts, balance emotions and change limiting beliefs.

These techniques carry information which can penetrate the DNA, change energy fields and reset the body’s matrix.

herbalist Rose Kalajian—Herbalist

Mind Body spirit Care Ron N. Shemesh, M.D. 12952 N Dale Mabry Highway Tampa, FL 33618 (813) 935—CARE (2273) MindBodySpiritCare.com

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 49.

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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.

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lifestyle coaching Sarah Boughanmi, LLL, LLM, ESQ (QC.)

1-844-64-LIGHT (54448) LifeGlowOrganics.com,LifeGlowHealth.com FloridaHealthRetreat.com We help you attain a holistic and sustainable lifestyle for: health, beauty, rejuvenation, detox, and wellness. Specializing in produce/sprouts, coaching and retreats.See ad page 44.

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

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

organic produce Tampa Bay Organics

Erica Stamps (813) 949-1112 TampaBayOrganics.com hello@tampabayorganics.com

SUZANNE P. PERSONS, Ph.D., LMHC MH#0423 / since 1982 Psychotherapy / Consultation 1700 Park Street North St. Petersburg, FL 33710 (727) 804—1706

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

See ad page 22.

weight loss HCG ACCELERATED DIET

spiritual center new beginning oneness center MaryLou Houllis, Spiritual Leader 210 S. Pinellas Ave. Suite 195 Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 (727) 935-4891 NBOCenter.com

LifeWorks Wellness Center Sue Morgan, ARNP Sue Minkoff, RN 301 Turner Street, Clearwater, FL 33756, (727) 466 6789 LifeWorksWellnessCenter.com Experience this revolutionary, medically supervised weightloss program, where patients lose 14-20lbs in 24 days.

See ad inside cover.

A New Thought Spiritual Community empowering messages, inspiring music, offering tools to transform your life! Sunday celebration service 10:30 a.m.

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

Integrative and holistic psychotherapy for individuals and couples. Treating anxiety, depression, grief, relationships, trauma, transitioning and more, using EMDR, EFT, mindfulness, and other modalities. See ad page 21.

Shawna L. Green, DVM 15235 Gulf Boulevard Madeira Beach, FL 33708 (727) 299—9029 MedicineRiverAnimalHospital.com

Tampa Bay Organics delivers fresh, delicious 100% Certified Organic Fruits and Vegetables directly to your home or office.

Customize your delivery schedule and produce preferences to fit your lifestyle! www.TampaBayOrganics.com. See ad page 20.

psychotherapy 238 E. Davis Blvd. Suite 302, Tampa (813) 258-3906, Fl. Lic. swooo1738 info@mytherapywithheart.com MyTherapyWithHeart.com

Medicine River Animal Hospital

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

wellness spa Your Life Spa, your success

Holistic Wellness and Energetic Therapies Jeanine Miami 9657 Bay Pines Blvd., Bay Pines Plaza, St. Petersburg (727) 322-3190 YourLifeSpa.com

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 43.

EMDR Therapy for stress, trauma and change. Counseling for people with grief, loss, esteem issues; relationship communication, life assessment, direction and goals, father/daughter relationships.

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Ask to hear my story how I resolved cancer and bursitis naturally. I opened an affordable spa for everyone to have the best health and well-being! See ad page 29.

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