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contents 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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30 WEIGHT-LOSS SABOTEURS

Tackling Obesity’s Hidden Causes

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A Simple Gaze Invokes the Infinite

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42 THE WILD AND WOOLY TEEN BRAIN

What Kids Need from Us to Grow Wise

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my awareness of the rapid passage of time. I welcome January’s arrival, with visions of new beginnings, futures full of possibility. Who knows what wonders might lay ahead?

Each year at this time thoughts of the “new year resolution” tradition creep in.

Time to reconsider our most cherished resolutions, the victories and wisdom we’ve gained along the way. 2017 is new territory; time to savor; to overcome; time to nurture body, mind and spirit. Life is good in Tampa Bay.

For those ready to commit to improved dietary habits, writer Lisa Marshall’s feature article on page 30 is full of sound advice. In “Weight-Loss Saboteurs,” Lisa lays out the whys and wherefores of healthy dietary choices. Whether for weight management or simply to improve natural health, this is a good read.

A central message of the natural health movement is self-care through natural therapies. Over time, access to complementary health approaches is increasing. The search for affordable alternatives to traditional health insurance can be a challenge. In our Healing Ways department this month, Natural Awakenings Gulf Coast Alabama/Mississippi Publisher Meredith Montgomery offers wise words on “Affordable Complementary Care,” uncovering innovative ways to access, afford and benefit natural health goals.

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he Center for Regenerative Medicine, based in Miami, is offering a new, cutting-edge treatment for patients suffering from neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, as well as stroke patients. As one of the few practices in the U.S. now utilizing patients’ own stem cells, the center reports seeing improvements in and reversals of many debilitating symptoms related to these conditions, including loss of memory, language, focus and attention, visual perception, reasoning, judgment and good mood.

The center has been using stem cell therapy and techniques with other nonsurgical procedures for more than 17 years in enabling thousands of athletes, dancers and others, both from around the country and internationally, to recover from sports injuries, lessen the effects of arthritis and osteoarthritis and obtain general pain relief, along with other benefits.

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Higher Self Massage & Healing Has Moved

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igher Self Massage & Healing has moved and is excited to announce its new location at 685 30th Avenue North, in St. Petersburg. Nestled between Body Electric Yoga Company and Squeeze Juice Works, Higher Self Massage offers massage therapy, including deep tissue, relaxation, sports and therapeutic and craniosacral; advanced energy healing; and group sessions, including workshops, channeled meditations and group healing.

Owner Christine M. Jalbert, a seasoned licensed massage therapist and certified Brennan Healing Science Practitioner (advanced energy healer), brings a profound level of presence and deep contact to her clients allowing them to sink deeply within to receive the most therapeutic and healing benefits to their body, mind and soul.

Jalbert’s work is very holistic, addressing the client as a whole on all levels, including physical, mental, emotional and spiritual.

Whether receiving massage or energy work, clients leave having experienced profound levels of peace and healing.

Schedule your appointment today and come experience the difference.

For more information and appointments, call 727-410-6719 or visit HigherSelfEnergyHealing.com. See ad page 18.

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eady for more inspiration in your life, your practice and your teaching?

Would you like to master your skills and polish your unique teaching style as well as advance your teaching career?

Attend Yoga Village’s Open House, 3:45 p.m., on January 14, to learn about their upcoming 300 Hour Hatha Teacher Training program and have all your questions answered.

Whether you are looking for in-depth asana based training, specialty classes that serve specific populations, or you want to dive deeper into the traditional elements of yogic philosophies, mantra and meditation, you will explore and practice in a supportive and collaborative environment with seasoned teachers that respect your values and celebrate your success.

In the spirit of creative expression, the curriculum is customizable so that you can prioritize the fields of study that serve you best. Every module is oriented around professionalism in business, leadership, success in creating a solid student base, and service. Modules are offered over a twoyear period, enrollment is ongoing and there is flexibility to complete your program within five years.

The combined elements of the program yield authentic, creative teachers who can contribute to the expansion of yoga.

Location: 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater. For more information, call 727-712-1475 and/or visit AYogaVillage.com. See ad below.

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n November 8, 2016, Florida voters overwhelmingly approved Amendment 2 where 71 percent of Florida voters supported compassion, making Florida the 26th state with an effective medical marijuana law. Now, patients diagnosed with a debilitating medical condition and certified by a licensed Florida Medical Marijuana doctor can lawfully obtain and use marijuana for medical purposes.

Patients in Florida diagnosed with one of the following “debilitating medical conditions” are afforded legal protection under the Florida Medical Marijuana Legalization Initiative, as per Amendment 2: amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s disease); cancer; Crohn’s disease; epilepsy; glaucoma; HIV/ AIDS; multiple sclerosis; Parkinson’s disease; post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); and any other ailment/condition of the severity/symptoms, when determined by a physician’s opinion, that the medical use of marijuana would surpass any potential health risks.

Orthomolecular Nutrition & Wellness Center is now accepting such patients. (Must be a permanent resident of Florida, a patient of the ordering licensed medical marijuana physician for at least three months, and diagnosed with a qualifying physical medical condition.)

Location: 9225 Ulmerton Rd., Ste. 312. Largo. To determine if you qualify or to set up a medical marijuana consultation, call 727-518-9808 or visit TampammjDr.com. See ad page 59.

300 HOUR HATHA YOGA TEACHER TRAINING Yoga Village is excited to offer a 300-Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training in a flexible format to fit your busy lifestyle, allowing you to design the continuing education program that meets your interests, needs and finances.

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Take as many elective intensives as you like at your own pace. Core requirements and modules are available for completion within a two year cycle, but can be completed over a five year period.

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Experience a Labyrinth Walk at Yoga4All

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he labyrinth is an ancient symbol and metaphor for our life journey and spiritual quest. Unlike a maze with its dead ends and wrong turns, the labyrinth is a singular path that always takes you to center. In a maze you can lose yourself. In the labyrinth, you find yourself. You just need to follow the path.

Walking the labyrinth is a walking meditation, a “soul stroll”. The labyrinth walk engages the body and quiets the mind, allowing the seeker to listen to the teacher within.

It opens the intuitive mind, guiding you to answers to life questions taken into the labyrinth.

From 2 to 4:30 p.m., January 8, Yoga4All presents the unique opportunity to walk an indoor labyrinth, led by Douglas Warner, E-RYT 500 and meditation teacher. Warner walked his first labyrinth 42 years ago in Chartres Cathedral, France. Since then he has made the labyrinth and sacred travel part of his life, including his walk of the 500-mile pilgrimage trail, the Camino de Santiago de Compostela, in Spain.

Cost: $35. Bring socks to walk the labyrinth. Location: 8836 Seminole Blvd., Seminole. For more information, call 727-804-5356 and/or visit Yoga4All.com. See ad page 38.

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Divine Connections Spa Your Relaxation Destination

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ivine Connections Massage & Spa, in Lutz, offers an impressive menu of services including massage, facials, waxing and yoga. The spa strives to be the Bay area’s leader in therapeutic massage and has grown rapidly since opening June 2016.

Owners, sisters, and Licensed Massage Therapists, Maggie Ramirez-Malast and Mercy Terrill consider their jobs more of a life passion. “We’ve really become friends with our clients. It’s a blessing to help them overcome their pain,” says Terrill. “So many of them have told us that this is like a second home.”

The duo have helped clients find relief from conditions such as sciatic nerve, neck and back pain, and plantar fasciitis. Clients who opt for a rejuvenating facial leave with healthier, glowing skin. Ramirez-Malast, also a licensed esthetician, works to correct anything from hyperpigmentation to acne scarring, and services can be enhanced with microdermabrasion and TCA peels.

As a local small business, Divine Connections has an inviting atmosphere with high-quality, affordable services, no contracts and sessions never expire. Buy-3 Get-1-Free Massage Package allows clients to share with friends and family.

Visit Divine Connections and see why so many locals consider it their second home.

Location: 6052 Van Dyke Rd. For appointment, call 813-4022959 or visit DivineConnectionsMassage.com. See ad page 51.

From Stress to Wellbeing with MBSR

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o you have a problem or challenge that causes you to suffer in some way—physically, emotionally or spiritually? The difficulties people report when they attend mindfulness classes include stress and anxiety, chronic pain or illness and depression and relationship difficulties, among others.

When one takes a moment to step back from their problem, they may notice there is also an aspect of themselves that is aware of this difficulty and open to working with the challenge(s) in a different way. Perhaps that “inner voice” is seeking peace, balance or a sense of control. That inner wisdom knows the fundamental principle of mindfulness, that there is more right with you than wrong with you.

The eight-week course, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D., and taught by qualified instructors at the Florida Community of Mindfulness Institute (FCM), in Tampa, has been proven to reduce stress and contribute to health and wellbeing in many important ways. The next class begins February 1.

Location: 6501 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa. For more information, visit FloridaMindfulness.org/mi. See ad page 6.

Natural Health Hut to Resume Weekly Classes

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atural Health Hut is excited to announce the resuming of classes focused on health care using natural modalities. Rose Kalajian-Herbalist states, “There are many talented health practitioners in our community who have a wealth of knowledge to share and the Health Hut wants to offer this talent a venue in which to teach.”

Past classes included: cancer prevention, how to make herbal products, how to create fermented foods, and more.

Health Hut is pleased to have Rebecca Fox step up to become their event planner. A recent transplant from New England, Fox is enrolled in the Professional Herbalist Training Program as well as yoga teacher training. She is excited to combine her background in administration and advocacy with her love of plants, nature and natural health. She strongly believes in the power of plants to heal one’s self and our world.

Join Fox at the Health Hut to learn more about how plants can support and heal you too. If you listen, plants will teach you. To learn more, visit her website, TheHerbTribe.com.

Location: 26403 Chianina Dr., Wesley Chapel. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 813-991-5188 or visit imHerbalist.com. See ad page 57.

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How to Reconnect and Make Peace with the Deceased

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he loss of a loved one is one of the most painful experiences we ever encounter. In her No. 1 international bestselling Hay House book, Love Never Dies: How to Reconnect and Make Peace with the Deceased, Dr. Jamie Turndorf shares her amazing love story with her husband, Emile Jean Pin, world renowned former Jesuit priest and Vatican professor, whose astonishing after-death manifestations proved to her that we don’t die and our relationships aren’t meant to end with bodily death.

As a result of her experiences, Turndorf created her TransDimensional Grief Method which teaches how to tune to the “spirit channel” so you can send and receive energetic communications, obtain guidance and even heal unfinished business with any being in spirit, without the assistance of a medium channel or psychic.

Turndorf will be speaking at First Unity Spiritual Campus, in St. Petersburg, from 7 to 9 p.m., on March 17. On March 19, from 1:30 to 4 p.m., she will host her Love Never Dies workshop, guiding participants to reconnect and dialogue with departed loved ones.

Turndorf will be available for private one-on-one sessions by appointment from March 20 to 22.

For more information, visit AskDrLove.com. For registration, call 727-527-2222, Ext. 100 or visit FirstUnity.org. See ad page 37.

Inner Engineering with Shambhavi Kriya

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oming to Tampa, March 16 to 19, and St. Petersburg, April 27 to 30, Inner Engineering is a method, a tool to engineer a deep and lasting personal transformation. The course is a comprehensive system addressing every aspect of human wellbeing, from body, mind and emotion to the fundamental life energy within us.

The four-day Inner Engineering Program consists of methods derived from the ancient science of yoga and includes guided meditations, powerful breathing techniques and deeply engaging discourses about the nature of the mind as well as practical wisdom to manage life’s situations.

This program offers the rare opportunity to experience life transforming wisdom from an Isha teacher trained by Sadhguru, yogi, mystic and leading authority on yoga.

Free Intros March 16 and April 27, 6:30 p.m., before start of programs.

For information and to register, call 813-413-1661, email Tampa@IshaUSA.org or visit InnerEngineering.com/ ieo-new/total. See ad below.

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Success by Design Offers Customized Hormone and Weight Loss Services

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uccess by Design, the leading anti-aging, hormone therapy and weight loss destination in the Tampa Bay area, offers a wide variety of wellness and anti-aging services, including acupuncture, massage and aesthetics.

Their Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy program is focused on optimizing hormone levels to provide their patients the best opportunity for a healthier and more vigorous lifestyle.

Their highly successful weight loss program is focused on eating healthy, nutritious food and individualized to suit each patient’s profile. In many cases, there are metabolic and hormonal influences affecting an individual’s weight which cannot be identified through conventional medical testing.

Success by Design’s Medical Director, Dr. Tami Horner, is dedicated to helping patients achieve optimal health through nutrition, lifestyle changes, hormone balance and other preventative measures. She is passionate about treating each patient as an individual and spending time educating patients about their health.

Dr. Horner received board certification in Family Medicine in 2004. She went on to complete the requirements for fellowship training and board certification from the American Academy of Anti-Aging, Regenerative and Functional Medicine in 2013.

Location: 9095 Belcher Rd., Pinellas Park. For more information and appointments, call 727-548-0001. See ad page 17.

Bell Products Now Sporting New Helpful Packaging

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ith 20 years of customer service under its belt, Bell Lifestyle Products Inc., in South Haven, Michigan, which now offers 60 natural health products in 10 categories, is making it easier to know which products to use for what purpose. The company is rolling out all-new, color-coded packaging for their dietary supplements lines that also provides a more distinctive and appealing look.

To help navigate their offerings, the new packaging displays an image of the predominant herb or part of an herb that gives the formulation its uniqueness. Products are then correspondingly coded to match different wellness categories. For example, Bell Blood Sugar Metabolism (number 40) includes a light shade of blue, just like all of Bell’s other weight-management products.

The new packages describe the product benefits and the famous Bell Lifestyle money-back guarantee prominently.

Customers can see all of the new color codes and packaging features across Bell Lifestyle’s website and catalog as well. Bell Lifestyle Products has been selling quality natural supplements since 1996, now sold in more than 80 countries.

For more information, call 800-333-7995, email Info@ BellLifestyle.com or visit BellLifestyle.com. See ad page 49. natural awakenings

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Reversing Macular Degeneration in Zephyrhills Natural & Organic r. Edward Kondrot, a board-certified ophthalmologist with HealSleep Gallery Comes D ing the Eye Wellness Center, in Zephyrhills, is presenting three events focused on helping to reverse macular degeneration, a leading to Gulf Coast cause of blindness. He will host the Kondrot Eye Program from January 17 to 20, the Stem Cell Program on January 19 and 20 and Get Started with Microcurrent on January 23 and 24, all from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

A free report on recent and ongoing studies and findings is available from the Eye Wellness Center for those who cannot attend. Kondrot has written seven books on eye diseases and sees his work as a way to help prevent further blindness.

Location: 40122 Mason Rd., Zephyrhills. For more information, call 800-430-9328 or email Info@HealingTheEye.com. For your free report, visit StemCellSpecial.org and NationalEyeReport.org. See ad page 43.

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arasota is now home to Sleep Organics, the first-of-its-kind natural and organic sleep center, featuring one of the state’s largest selections of sleep products, free of toxic chemicals, flame retardants and pollutants that can be found in traditional mattresses.

Sleep Organics carries completely customizable latex, latex/coil hybrid and latex free mattresses, all certified through multiple channels, including organic certification. Whether it’s mattresses, toppers, sheets, pillows, comforters, crib mattresses and bedding or even furniture products with low- or no-VOC finishes, find it at Sleep Organics.

The sleep specialists at Sleep Organics offer free sleep consultations to help customers find the right mattress for health conditions such as back pain, shoulder pain, pressure points, arthritis or other health conditions. Make an appointment today to learn about the range of options available for natural and healthier sleep.

Location: 650 Central Ave., Ste. 5, Sarasota. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 941-3125906 or visit Sleep-Organics.com. See ad page 38.

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study from Drexel University, in Philadelphia, has linked autism spectrum disorder with prenatal exposure to organochlorine chemicals. The researchers examined 1,144 children born in southern California between 2000 and 2003 with mothers that had enrolled in a state-sponsored prenatal screening program. Blood tests were taken during their second trimester of pregnancy, a critical time for neurodevelopment, to measure exposure to organochlorine chemicals, including polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) and pesticides such as DDT. These compounds were banned from production in the U.S. in 1977, but remain in the environment.

It’s well known that they can cross the placental barrier, impacting neurodevelopment in fetuses.

The researchers selected participants based on previous health diagnoses: 545 children with autism spectrum disorder and 181 with intellectual disabilities, plus 418 free of both issues as a control group. They found a 50 to 82 percent increased autism risk in children with the highest levels of four identified PCB compounds in utero, based on which ones were present.

“The results suggest that prenatal exposure to these chemicals above a certain level may influence neurodevelopment in adverse ways,” says Kristen Lyall, Sc.D., assistant professor in the university’s A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, promising further related studies.

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Ayurvedic Program Improves Blood Chemistry

clinical trial from the University of California-San Diego School of Medicine found that participants in a six-day, ayurvedic-based, well-being program showed metabolic improvements in blood tests for inflammation, cardiovascular disease risk (CDR) and cholesterol levels.

Study participants consisted of 119 healthy men and women between the ages of 30 and 80. Sixty-five experienced a panchakarma program, a detox and rejuvenation protocol involving a vegetarian diet, meditation, yoga, massage, herbal therapy and other healing therapies. The other 54 served as a control group. Blood was analyzed before and after the test period.

The researchers, led by Dr. Deepak Chopra, found measurable decreases in 12 phosphatidycholines (cell-membrane chemicals) associated with cholesterol, inflammation, CDR and Type 2 diabetes risk. They acknowledge that due to the short duration of the trial, the immediate changes were likely attributable to the vegetarian diet; more research is needed to determine the complementary role of the other therapies.

“It appears that a one-week panchakarma program can significantly alter the metabolic profile of the person undergoing it,” remarks Chopra.

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Early Job Satisfaction Supports LongTerm Health

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esearchers from Ohio State University, in Columbus, started with data from 6,432 participants in the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth, conducted in 1979, to study the impact that early job satisfaction has upon health as we age. The new study examined reports of job satisfaction on a scale of one (dislike very much) to four (like very much) for participants between the ages of 25 and 39. Then they compared the responses to mental and physical health reports measured after the participants turned 40.

Those that reported low job satisfaction throughout their 20s and 30s exhibited higher levels of emotional problems, depression, sleep problems and excessive worry. Individuals that started out satisfied with their jobs but became less satisfied over time also faced sleep and anxiety difficulties, but exhibited less depression. The participants that reported increasing job satisfaction in their 20s and 30s reported fewer mental health problems.

The correlation between physical health after 40 and early job satisfaction was not as strong, but university associate professor of sociology Hui Zheng notes, “Increased anxiety and depression could lead to cardiovascular or other health problems that won’t show up until they are older.”

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he 2012 National Health Interview Survey, published in 2015, included a survey on the use of complementary medicine practices. Nearly 45,000 Americans were questioned, including more than 10,000 children between the ages of 4 and 17.

The survey found that nearly 12 percent of children had used complementary medicine, either in a practice or product, during the year studied.

The most common form of alternative medicine among children was natural supplements, such as fish oil, probiotics and melatonin. Chiropractic care and yoga were also popular choices.

Researchers found that parents sought complementary approaches most often for children due to back or neck pain, musculoskeletal conditions, colds, anxiety, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder or insomnia.

given questionnaires in 1975 and 1981.

A phone interview more than 25 years later served as a follow-up cognitive evaluation, and the subjects were divided into three categories: cognitively impaired, suffering mild cognitive impairment or cognitively healthy. Individuals that participated in vigorous physical activity when they were middle-aged displayed lower levels of cognitive impairment compared to those that did less vigorous exercise.

Early-to-Bed Kids at Less Risk of Obesity

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esearch from the Ohio State University College of Public Health, in Columbus, suggests that the risk of childhood obesity, a growing concern in the U.S., can be reduced by putting children to bed before 8 p.m.

The researchers examined reports from mothers of 977 4-and-a-half-year-old children born in 1991 regarding their typical weekday bedtimes. The answers were divided into three categories: 8 p.m. or earlier, between 8 and 9 p.m. and later. Responses were compared to the obesity levels of the same children at an average age of 15. Of the group with the earliest bedtime, comprising about 25 percent of the subjects, only one in 10 were obese, compared to 16 percent of those with childhood bedtimes between 8 and 9 p.m., representing 50 percent of the subjects. The youngsters that went to bed the latest reported a 23 percent obesity rate, the highest overall.

Dr. Meena Khan, a sleep medicine specialist at the university’s Wexner Medical Study Center, comments about the challenge of maintaining proper bedtimes: “Kids do well with a schedule and a routine.”

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Indian officials report that volunteers planted more than 49 million trees on a single day in 2016, surpassing the 2013 world record of 850,000 in Pakistan. An estimated 800,000 volunteers worked for 24 hours planting 80 species of saplings raised in local nurseries along roads, railways and other public land.

The effort is part of the commitment India made at the Paris Climate Conference in December 2015. The country agreed to spend $6 billion to reforest 12 percent of its land and bring the total forest cover to 235 million acres by 2030, or about 29 percent of its territory.

Trees sequester carbon dioxide from the air and reduce greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. India has experienced substantial loss of its forest cover in recent centuries as people cut down trees for firewood, pasture and development. Still, saplings need water and care and are susceptible to disease. Mortality rates can reach 40 percent after such massive tree plantings.

Other countries are also replanting trees. Last December, African nations pledged to reforest 100 million hectares (386 square miles). A wide range of stakeholders from countries to companies also signed on to the non-binding New York Declaration of Forests that month, with the goal of halving deforestation by 2020 and ending it by 2030.

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Maryland Bans Bee-Killing Pesticides

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Maryland is the first state in the nation to pass strict restrictions on pesticides thought to be responsible for significant reductions in bee populations with enactment of its Pollinator Protection Act. Maryland lost more than 60 percent of its hives in 2015, each containing up to 20,000 honeybees, making it one of the states with the highest recorded declines. The national average is about 42 percent, yet across the country, farmers and gardeners are still using pesticides linked to colony collapse disorder. Globally, more than one-third of the world’s food supply could be a risk if these and other pollinators are lost.

Neonicotinoids are one potent class of systemic pesticides introduced to agriculture in the 1990s that have been linked to bees’ demise. In recent years, pesticides such as Knockout Ready-to-Use Grub Killer, Ortho Bug B Gon, and AllIn-One Rose & Flower Care have been made available to consumers and beekeepers have noticed a corresponding increase in bee deaths.

The Maryland law bans the use of neonicotinoids by everyday consumers that have been spraying home gardens and trees with these deadly pesticides. Farmers and professional gardeners are exempt from the law. A similar law is awaiting the governor’s signature in Connecticut. Although the U.S. Department of Agriculture has not officially recognized the well-researched link, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is reviewing it.

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Recirculating Jet Air Linked to Illness Aerotoxic syndrome is the medical term for the illness caused by exposure to contaminated air in jet aircraft, and it’s causing that ailment, plus the permanent disability and even death of airline employees and passengers. Whistleblowers have been met with ridicule and termination. The problem has been called the “asbestos of the airline industry” by critics. French scientist Jean-Cristophe Balouet, Ph.D., who discovered the syndrome in 1999, thinks it may have already affected 250,000 pilots, cabin crew and passengers worldwide.

In 1963, aircraft moved from drawing fresh air into the cabin to “bleeding” part of it from the engines. The synthetic oil used by jets contains organophosphates used in pesticides and nerve gas, and was banned by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for residential use in 2001 because of known toxicity.

The byproducts of these carcinogenic organophosphates can also include aldehydes and carbon monoxide.

Airplane seals wear out and there are no chemical sensors onboard aircraft to detect fumes— only noses to detect the “dirty sock” odor. The Aerotoxic Association continues to push for air quality detectors on all planes and the Cabin Air Quality Act sponsored by California Senator Dianne Feinstein.

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California lawmakers have enacted a bill that aims to reduce the state’s greenhouse gas emissions to 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030. It extends previous efforts such as the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 instituted to reduce emissions by 2020, along with another piece of legislation that vows to boost legislative oversight of climate change programs organized by the California Air Resources Board.

Supporters say that emissions rules have created new jobs and led to billions of dollars of investment in California’s clean energy sector. Opponents argue that the strict targets have caused some job losses, particularly in oil manufacturing.

The state, having the world’s eighth-largest economy, has further announced a goal of fighting climate change and improving air quality by putting 1.5 million zero-emission state cars on the road by 2025.

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Lobster Liberation

Monks Free Creatures from Certain Doom A handful of monks from the Great Enlightenment Buddhist Institute Society living on Canada’s Prince Edward Island spent a day buying up all the live lobsters they could find at the local fish market, and then chartered a boat. Once out to sea, they recited a brief prayer over their writhing cargo and set them loose in the Atlantic.

“The whole purpose for us is to cultivate this compassion toward others,” says one of the monks. “It doesn’t have to be lobsters, it can be worms, flies, any animals; it can also be driving slower, so we don’t run over little critters on the street.”

One participant, Victoria Fan, says, “It’s rethinking the way you normally see these creatures. Their happiness is as important as your happiness, their suffering is as important as your suffering.”

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Cleaner, Cheaper Healthier Energy St. Petersburg city leaders have launched several new energy initiatives that will expand renewable energy and elevate the Sunshine City’s reputation as a leader in sustainability. With these steps they join a growing movement to establish 100 percent clean, renewable energy in communities across the nation.

On November 21, 2016, the St. Petersburg City Council voted unanimously to dedicate $800,000 of its BP settlement funds toward modeling vulnerabilities to sea-level rise, energy analyses and efficiency retrofits for city facilities and, perhaps most importantly, creating an Integrated Sustainability Action Plan (ISAP) that will in part chart a roadmap to 100 percent renewable energy for the entire community. St. Petersburg is the 20th city in the U.S. and the first in Florida to make a commitment to 100 percent clean, renewable energy.

At a press conference on December 9, Mayor Rick Kriseman shared details on the ISAP, the energy efficiency audit and the vulnerability modeling collaboration with Pinellas County. USF St. Petersburg Regional Chancellor Sophia Wisniewska announced support for the city’s initiatives, adding that the university has finalized and approved their own Climate Action Plan which aims to cut their emissions by 50 percent before 2035 and 100 percent by 2050. The university has also allocated $125,000 for a carport solar array just south of the new College of Business building on 4th street as a first step to achieving this goal.

“This is the most robust, comprehensive climate planning initiative St. Petersburg has ever undertaken,” states Mayor Kriseman. “Working towards 100 percent clean energy and zero waste is just one way we continue to build our city of opportunity where the sun shines on all who come to live, work and play.”

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Control Your Insulin; Control Your Weight

by Les Cole, MD & Shaily Shah, DO

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ur Paleolithic ancestors’ genes grew up with the world, when we were dependent on what we could hunt or gather for food. At that time, there was no growing or shipping of food. They relied on animals, roots and leaves, and during one season of the year, fruits and vegetables that developed from the blossoms of the plants.

These blossoming fruits and vegetables became ripe and therefore sweet with sugar during the season before it got cold and plant growth and animal populations diminished, thus depleting the food chain.

How long the cold season lasted and thus how depleted the food chain became determined the survival of not just individual Paleoliths but also the species as a whole. For this reason, Paleoliths whose metabolism could convert this rich source of sugar into a storage form of energy had the greatest chance for survival during the cold season.

So what would the characteristics of these Paleolithic winter survivors be that gave rise to modern man and woman? First, they would need a way to easily detect sweet food. They would also need a strong drive (craving) to eat it in the brief time it was available.

And they would have the ability to convert any extra sugar (not fulfilling immediate energy needs) to fat for storage. This would insulate them against the cold and provide a constant energy source when the food chain was lean or even

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temporarily non-existent.

Our current genetic makeup is surprisingly similar to our Paleolithic ancestors, meaning our bodies still work just like theirs did. Taste buds for sweet are located on the front of our tongues, just as theirs would have been, making it easy to lick potential food to identify sweet for survival purposes. As for a strong drive to eat sweet, studies show that if you do a functional MRI (fMRI) on a person and give them cocaine, the addiction center in their brain lights up. If you give a person sugar and do an fMRI, their addiction center lights up the same or more as the person on cocaine.

That’s right—sugar is more addictive than cocaine. So, our Paleolithic ancestors also would have been—for survival purposes—addicted to sweets.

Finally, looking at the ability to convert sugar to fat and store fat, we look at two fat-producing mechanisms in modern humans.

First, insulin is a hormone that is secreted by the pancreas in response to glucose.

Glucose is found in many sugars and sweeteners and is what starch is made of. Insulin forces glucose into muscle and other cells for energy but excess glucose is sent to the liver to be converted to fat. Insulin then forces fat into

fat cells and prevents it from leaving fat cells to be burned. So Paleoliths would not burn fat as long as sugary and starchy foods were available, keeping the fat stores in place for winter.

Secondly, fructose (the sugar found in fruit), though it doesn’t stimulate insulin, increases the enzymes in the liver that make fat from both fructose and glucose. Both of these mechanisms improved the survival of our Paleolithic ancestors when sweet foods were available just before the cold season.

But even though we have the same genetic makeup and metabolism that are wired for survival, we no longer live in the same conditions.

We now have extra sugar (high fructose corn syrup and others) added to many of our foods (except for whole foods). Fruit is available year-round, not just before the cold season. Food is always plentiful; there is no “lean” season. Processed carbs, which are mostly starch (glucose molecules strung together), are quickly digested to sugar (glucose) in our mouths. We have a food industry that is preying on our sugar addiction. Just recently we learned that years ago sugar lobby-

ists paid Harvard researchers to make sugar “look healthy.” The list could go on and on.

It is interesting that we still increase our intake of food, especially sweets in the fall (holiday time). This is tradition based on the celebration of food and sweet bounty that, while great to celebrate, may not be healthy for many. It is also interesting that during the winter months the burning of fat (weight loss) is the national obsession—the number 1 New Year’s resolution— also an attempt to replicate our Paleolithic ancestors’ behavior.

Importantly, fat does not stimulate insulin, so eating fat does not make you fat unless you eat it with sugar or with/ or in processed carbs. This is a very important distinction and one we have used at St. Petersburg Health and Wellness to design a weight loss program and lifestyle that can help you control your insulin and thus your weight and health. You choose from several different eating styles and even rotate them, which increases variety and makes it easier to incorporate into your lifestyle.

Our program also includes oral supplementation and metabolism boosting injections and, to round it out, an exercise program to build muscle, increase testosterone and growth hormone and turn on over 400 healthy genes. This is not your typical weight loss program because it is designed as a lifestyle.

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For generations, Christian communities have operated health care sharing ministries (HCSM) to collectively share the cost of each other’s medical bills as an alternative to outside insurance. Members are exempt from current Affordable Healthcare Act (ACA) mandates.

Liberty HealthShare, a nonprofit HCSM chartered by the Mennonite church, believes that everyone has the right to practice religion as they see fit.

Their members share a commitment to personal health and sharing in the burden of health expenses with others that have these values.

“Many in the functional and integrative medical arenas also believe in these principles,” says Tom Blue, of Richmond, Virginia, a director with The Institute for Functional Medicine. “Cost sharing feels very familiar; you present your card to your provider, but there’s no set network of providers, which is favorable for those seeking more progressive forms of care.”

Expanding upon this model, Blue worked with the company to create its Liberty Direct program (LibertyDirect. org). Individuals pay an annual membership fee plus a monthly share amount. After fulfilling their annual unshared amount of out-of-pocket expenses (similar to a deductible), participants’ healthcare costs—including approved naturopathic and alternative treatments—can be submitted as expenses to be shared by the group.

Liberty Direct provides financial advantages to DPC practitioners and patients by subsidizing membership fees; it favors nutrition over chronic prescription dependence by reimbursing physician-prescribed nutritional supplement and pharmaceutical expenses under the same terms.

Members must be in good health with a lifestyle that helps sustain wellness, including good nutrition, exercise and abstinence from tobacco use and drug and alcohol abuse. The program also accepts approximately 7 percent of applicants on provisional terms when pre-existing conditions such as hypertension, obesity and diabetes can be improved through lifestyle changes. They pay an extra fee

Complementary Care

Alternatives to Insurance Cost Less

by Meredith Montgomery

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he latest National Health Interview Survey available, from 2012, shows an annual expenditure of $30.2 billion in out-of-pocket costs for complementary health approaches, benefiting 33 percent of adults and 12 percent of children, and representing about 10 percent of out-of-pocket U.S. healthcare costs. Insurance rarely covers complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in full. As provider networks shrink, premiums rise and the future of healthcare reform remains uncertain, health-conscious consumers yearn for innovative ways to afford this kind of care.

Membership-Based Care

When Dr. Chad Krisel worked at an urgent care center, he saw up to 55 patients a day. Since opening Integrative Family Medicine of Asheville (IntegrativeAsheville.org), in North Carolina, with Dr. Brian Lewis, he averages 12 patients a day. His team provides a membership-based practice in a payment model known as direct primary care (DPC).

Endorsed by the American Academy of Family Physicians, DPC is broadly accessible. By applying simplicity, sustainability, quality and collaboration, their integrative practice provides comprehensive care for less than what many pay for phone service. “DPC removes traditional financial incentives and conflicts of interest because membership fees fund us. Our only incentive is to help and heal patients,” Krisel explains.

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Paying for memberships out-of-pocket (often electing high-deductible plans) or via a health-sharing plan, clients value coverage that includes annual wellness exams, phone or virtual appointments and educational classes, plus follow-ups and urgent care at minimal costs.

The U.S. mainstream fee-for-service approach, whether paid by insurance or cash, has been criticized for encouraging unnecessary tests and procedures because doctors are paid for services performed. To maintain income, they typically shorten appointments to increase the number of patients they see.

Lewis emphasizes, “Time is the valuable factor in DPC—healthy lifestyle changes, which can prevent or reverse 70 percent of health concerns, cannot be communicated in 10 minutes.”

per month to cover the cost of a health coach; when they achieve their goals, they become full members paying regular rates.

“The economics are staggering,” says Blue, who used to pay $760 a month for insurance with a $12,400 deductible and now pays a monthly share of $449 with a family unshared amount of $1,500. HCSMs are affordable because of restricted overhead budgets. Plus, they appeal to naturalhealth conscious clients and can decline unsuitable applicants. “This concept of communal cost sharing works— Liberty’s share amounts decreased in 2013 and have not changed since,” comments Blue.

GreenSurance

Told she was past medical hope, Kari Gray, of Kahului, Hawaii, sought to heal from cancer using natural medicine.

“When thousands of dollars spent for natural protocols were denied reimbursement by my insurance company, I saw that the system needs to change,” Gray recalls.

CAM therapies still deemed “unproven” by traditional insurance companies gave Gray a second chance at life.

Following remission, she began a 20-year search for alternative medicine insurance. Finding none, in 2014, she created GreenSurance (MyGreenSurance.com).

Serving people that proactively care for their health and prefer natural medicine as primary care, GreenSurance

developed an evidence-based and science-backed list of 40-plus covered CAM modalities, including thermography, energy therapy, biofeedback, essential oils and homeopathy. It also covers conventional medical and emergency care.

Enrollees of the member-owned organization are supplied third-party payer information for provider direct billing once the member’s out-of-pocket amount is met. They use any state-licensed provider and the program is often more affordable than traditional insurance.

GreenSurance is currently investing resources to broaden consumer access to the tax advantages of a health spending account (HSA). H.R. 1752 would allow enrollees in any healthcare-sharing program to open an HSA. “Simply, we’re a co-op whose members empower us to create an exempt program that protects members from ACA penalties and traditional health insurance,” says Gray. “More, we’re a grassroots movement for change.”

Krisel notes, “Doctors too, are livid about the current status of America’s healthcare system. Be vocal about what’s important to you. The more voices heard in Washington, the more change we’ll see.”

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

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SABOTEURS Tackling Obesity’s Hidden Causes

by Lisa Marshall

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at less, move more. These words have been the cornerstone of diet advice for decades, leading millions of Americans to greet the new year with vows to cut calories and hit the gym. In all, one in five U.S. adults are dieting at any given time, according to the international market research firm The NPD Group, and 57 percent would like to lose 20 pounds or more.

Yet few will reach that goal.

One survey of 14,000 dieters published in the International Journal of Obesity found that only one in six had ever been able to lose 10 percent of their body weight and keep it off for a year. Another study, published in the last year in Obesity, followed up with 14 contestants from the 2009 TV reality show The Biggest Loser and found that despite efforts to keep their eating and exercise habits on track, 13 had regained significant weight since the competition. Four are heavier now than before participating on the show.

Diet experts say the battle of the bulge has been exceedingly hard to win for one clear reason: We’re oversimplifying the solution and underestimating the saboteurs. “We’re learning that it’s not as simple as calories-in and calories-out,” says Dr. Pamela Wartian Smith, an Ann Arbor, Michigan, physician specializing in functional and nutritional medicine and author of Why You Can’t Lose Weight.

Research reveals that everything from food allergies to hormone imbalances and disruptions in gut bacteria can subtly undermine the best-laid weight management plans. Working out too much or eating too little can also backfire. Even a mean boss or a cold workplace cubicle can factor in.

Certainly, diet and exercise are key, experts emphasize. Yet, if we’re doing all the right things and still seeing disappointing numbers on the scale, there’s still more we can do. Here are some common weight-loss saboteurs.

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Bite into a food we’re sensitive to and our body switches into “fight-orflight” mode. It stores fat and water, releases histamines that widen blood vessels and inflame tissue, and cranks out stress hormones like epinephrine and norepinephrine that make us want to eat more of that food.

“You literally get a high so that you crave more,” says Smith. She notes that unlike true allergies, which can prompt an immediate reaction, food intolerances often manifest subtly over several days. When we are repeatedly exposed to a food we’re sensitive to, we feel bloated and sluggish, regardless of the calorie count.

Allergy medications can also prompt weight gain, in part by boosting appetite. One study by Yale researchers found people that regularly ingested antihistamines like Zyrtec and Allegra were far more likely to be overweight than those not using them.

What to do: First, cut out the most-craved foods. “If someone tells me they just cannot live without cheese, I assume they are allergic to it,” says Smith. Or, try an elimination diet. Ban common allergens like milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts and gluten (if possible, try sticking to only rice and lamb— two hypoallergenic foods—for four days). Then reintroduce other foods slowly and monitor the results.

To combat seasonal allergies naturally, try vitamin C, quercetin and butterbur supplements.

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efficiently the heart beats and muscles contract, how quickly the body turns nutrients into energy, and how well we burn off stored fat. When thyroid hormone production falls, metabolism can also decrease by as much as 40 percent.

Yet as many as four in 13 women suffer from a thyroid hormone deficiency, says Toronto naturopathic doctor Natasha Turner, author of the new book The Hormone Boost. “You can diet and exercise until you are blue in the face, but if your thyroid is out of balance, you won’t achieve the body you’re looking for,” she says. “It’s a common cause of weight gain.”

What to do: Get tested for levels of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) and, if possible, T4 (thyroxine) and T3 (triiodothyronine) also. TSH signals the thyroid to make more T4, the inactive form of thyroid hormone that is converted into T3, the form the body is able to use. Abnormal blood levels of any of these can impact metabolism adversely, and a TSH test alone may be unable to identify a problem, caution Smith and Turner.

In some cases, medication may be required. Otherwise, move to embrace lifestyle habits that reduce stress levels, because the stress hormone cortisol can inhibit thyroid function. Get eight hours of sleep; sleep deprivation also impairs thyroid function. Eat lots of fiber, which helps the body eliminate excess estrogen and other thyroid-damaging metabolic byproducts. Also, stock up on foods containing tyrosine (almonds and avocadoes), and selenium (Brazil nuts). In some cases, if an iodine deficiency is at play, a doctor may suggest iodine supplements or iodine-rich foods like kelp and sea bass.

Imbalanced Gut

The trillions of microorganisms in our gut have a profound impact on our ability to maintain a healthy weight, says Dr. Raphael Kellman, a New York City physician practicing functional medicine and author of The Microbiome Diet. “The gut bacteria are the gatekeepers of the calories that enter our body,” he explains.

Research shows that certain species of bacteria aid in the metabolizing of carbohydrates, while others help break down fats and protein.

Some turn on genes that fight inflammation; others influence how well the body responds to insulin. Diversity and balance of helpful bacteria species are keys to health.

“If changes in the percentages of certain bacteria occur, the microbiome loses its ability to help us maintain a healthy weight,” says Kellman. In one landmark 21st-century study by University of Colorado researchers, swapping the gut bacteria of a skinny mouse with that of an obese one made the skinny mouse gain weight.

What to do: Go easy on antibiotics, which can wipe out gut bacteria diversity. Load up on fermented foods like kim chi, sauerkraut, kefir and yogurt. Eat lots of inulin-containing plant fiber to give desirable bacteria something to chew on, and consider taking a probiotic supplement until weight loss and health goals are achieved.

Overdoing Diets

As The Biggest Loser contestants learned, losing too much weight too fast can bring metabolism to a screeching halt; the body, coaxed into starvation mode, moves to conserve fuel and store fat.

Skipping meals can prompt the key thyroid hormone T3 to fall off too, further slowing metabolism.

Plus, six weeks into a restrictive weight-loss program, levels of the feel-good hormones dopamine and serotonin also start to decline, killing motivation and fueling cravings. The result is a weight plateau or even weight gain.

What to do: Unless walking, limit workouts to 40 minutes, advises Turner. Instead of slogging away at a steady pace on the treadmill, try intervals (short, high-intensity efforts separated by brief rest periods), which have been shown to boost both fat burning

and cardiovascular fitness. For example: five-minute warm-up, one-minute run at fast pace, one-minute run at moderate pace, repeat 10 times, five-minute cool-down. Also, incorporate strength training into three workouts each week.

Include some fat, protein and carbohydrates with every meal. If insisting on counting calories, shoot for 450 to 500 per meal and 150 per snack for women; 500 to 600 per meal and 200 to 300 per snack for men. Every week to 10 days, enjoy a carb-loaded “cheat meal” such as pancakes or pasta; it supports any languishing thyroid and feel-good hormones, gives associated neurotransmitters a jump-start and keeps us from feeling deprived.

Cold & Stressful Workplaces

Alan Hedge, Ph.D., a workplace design researcher with Cornell University, in New York, says women, who tend to have less muscle and body hair to provide natural warmth, are at particular risk of packing on pounds due to an overly cold environment. “When the body is cold, it adapts by laying down insulation, which is fat,” he says. Even without eating extra calories, if we’re constantly cold at work, as 31 percent of women are according to a recent CareerBuilder survey, we tend to gain about a pound or two per year, says Hedge.

Other research, conducted at Northwestern University, in Illinois, shows that workers exposed to more light in the morning weigh about 1.4 pounds less on average than those toiling in windowless cubicles. The suspected reason is that morning light triggers a cascade of hormones that positively impact appetite and metabolism. Another study, by Ohio State University researchers, found women that experienced a stressful event at work or elsewhere and then ate a fat- and calorie-laden meal the next day burned 100 fewer calories from that meal than non-stressed workers.

What to do: At work, move the desk toward a window or at least take a walk every morning. Bring a space heater, extra sweater or hot tea fixings. After an ultra-stressful workday, eat especially healthfully that night.

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

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Kettlebell training promotes fat loss, toning of major muscle groups and greater functional strength, while requiring less time than its dumbbell counterpart.

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ettlebells can replace almost all other exercise equipment in providing an all-in-one workout, combining strength and cardio benefits,” explains Shelly Bumpus, an Athletics and Fitness Association of America-certified personal trainer and owner of the Studio Women’s Fitness Center, in Scott, Louisiana. Bumpus often uses kettlebells in strength and conditioning exercise classes to afford a balanced full-body workout that’s fun and engaging.

“Consistent kettlebell training imitates and strengthens movements we use to function in daily life,” explains Athena Concannon, an American College of Sports Medicine-certified personal trainer and healthy lifestyle blogger at AchieveWithAthena.com, in Boston. For example, actions like lifting grocery bags and standing up from a sitting position become easier.

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She notes that the growing popularity of different kinds of functional training in the past decade has bolstered recognition of kettlebell benefits as people seek ways to move away from assisted weight machines toward natural body movements.

Kettlebells now show up in circuit training, CrossFit and both functional fitness and step classes. People see results because, “It takes multiple small and large muscle groups to redirect movement while maintaining control with a kettlebell, requiring more muscle recruitment than with a traditional dumbbell; it’s because its shape provides unbalanced weight resistance that strengthens a multitude of different muscles,” explains Julie Joffrion, owner of All-Inclusive Health, in New Orleans.

A kettlebell’s configuration requires exercisers to pay close attention to

maintaining a neutral spinal posture and avoid locking knees and wrists to avoid pain or injury. By starting with a smaller weight and focusing on form first, exercisers build a foundation that allows them to more fully enjoy the benefits.

Momentum training with kettlebells also compares favorably to traditional dumbbells or weighted bars.

“The distinctive shape and weight distribution allows for a variety of exercises and grip positions that are not as comfortable and effective or even possible with a dumbbell,” says Joffrion.

Although kettlebells have been popular with Russian athletes since the 1700s, they are a relatively new addition to U.S. fitness clubs. “I first learned about kettlebell fitness in 2005 when some gyms were purchasing them. However, because trainers didn’t yet know how to use or instruct on proper movement of the bells, they sat dormant for awhile. I started using them and fell in love. After a few months, I knew this would be something I’d stick with for a long time,” recalls Lorna Kleidman, an accomplished

Learn more at Tinyurl.com/ KettlebellsFitnessStudy. kettlebell champion who has earned gold awards in 17 national and international competitions.

Now the founder of KettleX, a business focused on making kettlebell fitness available to everyone through DVDs, private sessions, online coaching and seminars, Kleidman says, “The beauty is that the bells keep you strong and looking great, no matter what your age or fitness experience. I’ve rarely met a person that didn’t get hooked after working out with the appropriate bells, be it a child or an 80-year-young client.

“They are excellent for power, cardiovascular enhancement, endurance and physical symmetry, which is important for the health of the tissues and joints. At the same time, they create a healthful-looking physique, including toned arms, flat abs and a round, lifted butt,” she adds.

Participants completing 20 minutes of a high-intensity kettlebell workout

burned an average of 20 calories per minute in a study sponsored by the American Council of Exercise. The researchers compared this level to running a six-minute mile and credited the more intensive calorie burn as a result of challenging the total body, which quickly raises the heart rate when performed with speed. The study concluded that kettlebell training is especially beneficial for those that want to fit in a time-efficient, total body workout.

Proponents go a step further, claiming that kettlebells can deliver increased benefits in half the time of traditional workouts. Bumpus advises, “If you’re solely interested in building strength and muscle power, stick with free weights, but if you’re looking for a way to burn fat while increasing muscular and cardiovascular endurance, kettlebells are a valuable option to incorporate into your training.”

Taylor Geiger is a freelance writer in Phoenix, Arizona. Connect at TaylorGeiger.wordpress.com.

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ales of gluten-free products reached $973 million in 2014 and are projected to grow to $2.34 billion in 2019, according to Packaged Facts, a market research publisher.

Many such products cost more than their gluten-based counterparts.

Gluten Sufferers

The latest study, published in the American Medical Association publication JAMA Internal Medicine, found that the number of Americans with celiac disease remained relatively stable from 2009 through 2014 at about 2.7 million. Meanwhile, marketers for gluten-free products report about 40 million consumers.

Celiac disease is a serious autoimmune disorder in which ingesting gluten causes issues such as intestinal damage, anemia and fatigue.

Those afflicted improve when gluten is removed from their diets and their intestinal tracts heal, according to the Center for Celiac Research and Treatment at Massachusetts General Hospital, in Boston.

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they ingest gluten. According to the Center, as many as 7 percent of Americans, or 18 million people, fall into this vague category, due to a far less understood immune response distinct from what’s linked to celiac disease.

Gluten Beneficiaries

The many Americans unaffected by gluten may want to avoid gluten-free products, says Dr. Michael Greger, a Washington, D.C., physician specializing in clinical nutrition. The bestselling author of How Not to Die, Greger founded the educational nonprofit NutritionFacts.org and is a founding fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.

“Just because some people have a peanut allergy doesn’t mean everyone should avoid peanuts,” says Greger. “Some evidence suggests that a gluten-free diet may adversely affect gut health in people without celiac disease, gluten sensitivity or wheat allergy.” He cites a small study published in Gut Microbes which found that a one-month, gluten-free diet may hurt gut flora and immune function, potentially precipitating an overgrowth of harmful intestinal bacteria for those on gluten-free diets.

The gluten components that cause problems for the wheat-sensitive may act as prebiotics and feed good bacteria for the rest of us, says Greger.

“Wheat bran contains the important wheat-based prebiotic arabino-xylan-oligosaccharide,” explains Case Adams, a Morro Bay, California, naturopath and author of The Gluten Cure: Scientifically Proven Natural Solutions to Celiac Disease and Gluten Sensitivities. “It feeds the probiotics that produce enzymes which help break down gluten and gliadin proteins.”

Researchers from Pennsylvania’s University of Reading conducted multiple studies showing that arabino-xylan-oligosaccharide derived from wheat bran increases beneficial bifidobacteria populations in the guts of humans.

It is disappointing that a number of highly publicized studies done on celiac patients have been inappropriately applied to the general population, notes Adams.

Gluten may also boost immune function. In a study published in the journal Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry, researchers found that after less than a week on a diet with added gluten protein, subjects experienced significantly increased natural killer cell activity, which could improve their ability to fight cancer and viral infections. An earlier study in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition found that high-gluten bread improved triglyceride levels better than regular gluten bread.

Plus, Greger says, avoiding gluten means missing out on all the fiber, B vitamins, trace minerals and other nutrients from whole grains like wheat, barley and rye. A whole-grainrich diet has been repeatedly shown to reduce the risk of heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, obesity and some forms of cancer in studies from such institutions as the University of Minnesota and Lund University, in Sweden.

“Most gluten-free processed foods are not made with nutrient-rich, health-protecting whole grains,” adds Katherine Tallmadge, a Washington, D.C., registered dietitian, nutrition coach and author of Diet Simple. Ingredients such as potato starch and cornstarch with little nutritional value typically help take the place of wheat flour. “The glutenfree label has little to do with nutritional value.” French fries and many candies, for example, are naturally glutenfree.

Impact of Self-Diagnosis

Self-diagnosing a gluten issue can delay a doctor’s accurate assessment, cautions Greger. “We diagnose celiac by looking for the inflammation caused by gluten in celiac sufferers. If they haven’t been eating a lot of gluten, we might miss diagnosing the disease. Thus, instead of being on a gluten-free diet, we want celiac suspects to be on a gluten-loaded diet, such as four to six slices of gluten-packed bread daily for at least a month before they come in for a diagnostic exam.”

Studies are ongoing and information continues to evolve regarding the pluses and minuses of a gluten-free diet.

Judith Fertig writes food health articles and cookbooks from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

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t’s that time of year again, the beginning of a fresh start. Many have great goals for the New Year and there are a number of things that we can do proactively to improve our wellbeing, whether we are dealing with a serious illness or striving for excellent health.

It is not unusual for some folks to feel they don’t have enough control.

However, with good health habits, an understanding of risk factors and proper preventive screening, there is plenty we can do to avoid a frightening diagnosis.

There’s quite a bit of research supporting the theory that only 5 to 10 percent of cancers result from genetics. The World Health Organization says that 70 percent of cancers can be avoided and many scientists believe that it is more like 90 percent.

Thermography is a screening tool that can detect risk factors so that plans can

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be put into action to improve health and reverse developing pathology. This is prevention—not just early detection.

It’s safe, non-invasive, without radiation, and FDA approved. Thermography is a window into the body to help both client and health care practitioner put together a game plan that is truly beneficial.

Just as we all have bacteria and viruses in our bodies, we all have cancer cells too. So why do they grow and develop in some people and not in others? There is almost never just one cause but an accumulation of factors.

One important factor is the terrain of the body. All disease grows in an acidic, congested environment. The perfect breeding ground for disease is a body that is under constant emotional stress, sleep-deprived and fed a steady diet of junk food which is full of pesticides, hormones, antibiotics and sugar. Add www.natampa.com

foods that have been genetically modified (GMOs) and radiated until there is no nutritional value, and you contribute to an already unhealthy situation.

There are many things that we can do to avoid dis-ease and knowing the risk factors should be at the top of the list. With proper risk assessment we can develop an action plan for improving our health or even reversing existing developments. Knowledge is power so the best thing to do on your journey to health and well being is to take action.

It makes sense that if we make small changes—every day—they add up.

Changes recommended include eating organic, avoiding GMOs, getting a good night’s sleep and detoxifying regularly.

Knowing your risk factors is a way to head off problems before they start.

If your body is moving in the direction of developing a disease, you’d want to know that before the diagnosis rather than after the fact. An even better option is not getting that diagnosis in the first place.

Breast Thermography, unlike many afterthe-fact imaging technologies in use, has the ability to give a warning signal up to 10 years before any other procedure. It offers women information that no other procedure can provide and is one of the most essential tests in breast cancer risk assessment and early detection.

Upper Body Thermography is a very comprehensive test that can identify inflammation, lymphatic congestion, dental and sinus infections, thyroid dysfunction, thymus issues, carotid artery dysfunction, colon, uterine and prostrate concerns, and much more.

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diminished through a lack of proponents in the medical field. Its use was revived in the 1990s due to the efforts of Jim Abrahams, a Hollywood writer/director, father of a child with epilepsy and one of my heroes.

I found small studies that proved that the ketogenic diet successfully stops children’s seizures nearly 70 percent of the time. This highly effective alternative has none of the negative side effects of antiseizure drugs.

Most doctors aren’t in favor of the diet approach and instead often prescribe affected children up to three or four meds as an easier option. The diet follows Hippocrates’ dictum, “Let food be thy medicine.”

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ollowing up on the success of her bestselling book Honest Medicine: Effective, Time-Tested, Inexpensive Treatments for LifeThreatening Diseases, Julia Schopick plans to spread awareness of the efficacy of low-dose naltrexone (LDN) in treating autoimmune and other ailments later this year with a new book co-authored with professional writer Don Schwartz.

Her first book, endorsed by many leading integrative health practitioners, earned the top National Indie Excellence Award for Alternative Medicine.

It taps into nearly 200 scientific studies, with her research into innovative treatments driven by a quest that she and her late husband both believed added 15 years to his life after a terminal prognosis at age 40.

The former English teacher at Long Island University and Virginia State University, now an Oak Park, Illinois resident, has contributed to the American Medical Association publication AM News, writes online and print guest columns and shares her journey in media interviews.

Did anything surprise you?

I chose to include effective treatments that are non-toxic and inexpensive. I didn’t realize that several of them were effective for many different conditions.

For example, LDN has been used since the mid-1980s to treat autoimmune diseases, of which there are more than 100; it also treats some cancers and AIDS. Research shows good results for conditions as varied as multiple

sclerosis, lupus, Crohn’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia and Parkinson’s, because all of them have an autoimmune component if they are not directly autoimmune diseases.

Similarly, the ketogenic diet is now being studied as a treatment for cancers, especially brain tumors, brain injuries, autism, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

Intravenous alpha lipoic acid is also used to address autoimmune diseases, some cancers and other conditions.

Are you finding that people are increasingly moving away from drugs and, if so, why?

Yes. The norm used to be that patients followed their doctors’ orders without question, which routinely entailed prescription drugs. Today, people are realizing that drugs often come with horrendous side effects. Consider, for instance, that ads for some injectible treatments for autoimmune diseases caution against side effects of cancers, including lymphomas. A side effect of some multiple sclerosis drugs is a serious brain infection called progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, or PML. People are listening closely, reading and researching their health issues, and don’t want risky side effects, especially when safer options are available.

In dealing with chronic illnesses, how crucial is it for caregiver and patient to maintain a positive, optimistic attitude?

Multiple studies, like those referenced in Mind Over Medicine, by Dr. Lissa Rankin, and Radical Remission, by Kelly Turner, Ph.D., show that a positive state of mind is crucial to healing. One of the benefits I report in my book is that patients and caregivers will do even more research looking for alternatives when doctors tell them nothing else can be done. And many find healing treatments; there are many such cases reported in my book. I like the African proverb, “When you pray, move your feet.”

Randy Kambic is a freelance writer and editor in Estero, FL, and regular contributor to Natural Awakenings magazine. natural awakenings

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magine being outside on a sunny day, looking at a clear, blue sky. It’s natural to feel calm and wonderful while contemplating this expansive view.

Then a solitary bird flies across our field of vision. Noticing it takes our attention away from the stillness of the sky to instead track its movement as it flies by. Then we start thinking about the bird: “I wonder where it’s coming from and going? Why is it alone? Has it lost its mate?” At that point, we are no longer feeling calm, but concerned.

Inside of each of us, right now, there is a “big blue sky” of awareness with all kinds of “birds” flying around, including thoughts, emotions, physical sensations and anything in the external world that catches our attention.

Attaining a consistent inner calm is possible by learning to be more interested in and attentive to the conscious awareness that is calmly observing what’s going on in our thinking, emotions, bodily sensations and life. We can live permanently engaged with this awareness and the inner dominion it contains instead of being helplessly caught up in the content of our own or others’ thinking or emotion, which are often conditioned by the world to be more negative than positive.

As we mature in this skill, we discover that such awareness is always still, silent, peaceful, powerful, unlimited and infinite. It reflects who we really are as opposed to who we think we are. Through practice, it becomes our natural way of being and we awake to an excellent way of living

To experience this, try the Gently Alert Attention Wide Open (GAAWO) technique. Look at something that’s straight ahead while simultaneously letting the gaze gently open up wider, looking neither left nor right, using passive peripheral vision. Now do the same with up and down, so gentle alertness encompasses an even greater scope. As we do this, we will likely notice that our thoughts are stilled and we feel more present, calm and quiet than a moment earlier.

This simple technique works for everyone. By playing with it regularly, we can discover that a sense of peace never leaves us; rather, we leave our innate, peaceful center when we focus on and feel the to and fro movements of our mind.

Exchanging typical thinking for staying in a conscious state of awareness helps us to unchain our being from limiting views and perspectives, so that we live more freely.

Sandy C. Newbigging is the creator of Calmology principles and techniques, including the transformative GAAWO. He offers a 12-week Calmology foundation course at CalmClan.com. Connect at SandyNewbigging.com.

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eer pressure and body consciousness are universal challenges facing teens and their parents. Experts find that by modeling healthy habits and maintaining open lines of communication, adults can help foster healthy independent thinking and responses to inevitable situations.

Respect Developing Capacities

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Some teen struggles are literally all in their heads, according to Dr. Frances Jensen, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine, in Philadelphia. “The brain is the last organ to mature, and isn’t fully complete until young people reach their late 20s. This allows the brain to adapt to its environment, which can be both good and bad,” says Jensen, author of The Teenage Brain: A Neuroscientist’s Survival Guide to Raising Adolescents and Young Adults.

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tions like insight, judgment, impulse control and empathy, fully mature last; it’s no coincidence that teens struggle in these areas, according to Jensen. The plasticity of the teenage brain is optimal for learning and adaption, but without the frontal lobe feedback, it’s a challenge for them to moderate the heightened emotions, novelty seeking and sexual impulses adolescents are also experiencing.

“We expect teenagers to act rationally, but there are many reasons why their brains aren’t taking them there,” says Jensen. “Acknowledging this can lower frustration levels for everyone.”

Create a Safe Haven

Teens learn more from experience than lectures, so parents should facilitate positive experiences and influences at home, advises Carla Atherton, director of The Healthy Family Formula, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, which fosters family well-being by holistically addressing root causes of poor health. Such activities can include

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In today’s hyper-connected world, Katz observes, “Social dynamics can get really confusing and painful and impact kids in far-reaching ways. We used to come home from school and be away from those issues until the next day; now that break doesn’t come because of social media and smartphones.”

Katz recommends encouraging journaling or other forms of selfexpression to help teens unplug and reflect. Breathing exercises can help calm nerves and allow them to think more clearly in tough social situations before they react. Katz also suggests teens set aside time each week for a feel-good activity like playing sports or music, to give them a reliable source of pleasure and accomplishment, no matter what else is going on in their lives.

The signs of unhealthy behaviors can be subtle, so it’s important to recognize cues without making flash judgments or placing blame, says Atherton, For example, a parent that notices her teen eating differently or obsessed with working out should consider initiating a conversation with him or her about body image.

Talking to teens about images in the media can help them gain a more balanced and positive self-perspective.

“You can tell your kids, ‘These advertising images are trying to sell you someone’s idea of a perfect look, but it’s not reality,’” says Atherton.

For whatever issues teens are trying to cope with, parents need to cultivate their own sense of inner calm; to be the rock that they can cling to. “Caring adults need to give teens a periodic frontal lobe assist,” says Jensen. “It helps when we share more details and insights about how we organize our lives and make decisions. Modeling the rationality and empathy that teenagers may lack can be an effective counterbalance.”

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

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“Doing everything you can to connect with kids while they are in an environment you can control gives them a good foundation they can take into the world,” says Atherton, the mother of three teens.

Parents have to give trust to gain kids’ trust stresses educator Naomi Katz, of Galilee, Israel, author of Beautiful: Being an Empowered Young Woman. “Create an environment where kids feel like they don’t have to hide or lie about anything,” Katz says. She also encourages parents to empower adolescents in decision making: Rather than telling them not to try drugs or alcohol “because I said so,” provide them real facts to help them draw their own conclusions.

Stay Alert to Signs

Despite a parent’s best efforts, kids can and will make unhealthy choices, and parents need to be prepared to manage the consequences. If a child is suspected or found to be engaging in dangerous or addictive behaviors like self-harming or an eating disorder, it’s important to address these immediately, seeking professional help if needed, counsels Katz.

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Holistic Dermatology Inner Health, Radiant Skin

by Linda Sechrist

Holistic skin care practices are simple, healthy and sustainably good for people and the planet because they follow nature’s example.

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edical Doctor Alan M. Dattner, a 35-year pioneer in the field of holistic dermatology, faithfully follows nature’s principles in supporting skin health. His book Radiant Skin from the Inside Out: The Holistic Dermatologist’s Guide to Healing Your Skin Naturally maps out how skin reflects the body’s healthy or unhealthy organs and systems.

Finding the internal root cause of problems on the skin, the body’s largest organ, takes time to investigate.

Dattner, who practices in New York City and New Rochelle, New York, and considers himself a “skin detective”, says that although his forensic work continues to expand, he still begins his sleuthing by compiling a detailed and comprehensive history that yields clues

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for solving health puzzles and points him in the direction of what’s causing problems.

Some patients with acne also have symptoms of bloating, gastrointestinal issues or chronic bowel disease. Others may have traveled to another country where they contracted diarrhea from a parasite or foreign bacteria that upset their intestinal microbiome.

Skin outbreaks can also be the result of food sensitivities or food allergies. “I make patients aware of the issues underlying their skin problems so that they understand the connection between internal health and skin.

Then they can make conscious food choices,” says Dattner.

Diet is a critical aspect of healthy skin. Food sensitivities can cause inflammation that can show up on the skin, he explains.

Dattner incorporates several diagnostic techniques and remedies from other medical traditions, including herbal, homeopathic and ayurvedic. A tongue diagnosis he uses is taken from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).

He uses Applied Kinesiology to refine his therapeutic choices as the results align with his knowledge of dermatology, immunology and integrative medicine.

Janice MacKenzie, acupuncture practitioner, teacher and author of Discovering the Five Elements: One Day at a Time, views the skin as a third lung, because it breathes. “If the organs of elimination aren’t working well—large intestine, liver and kidney—then toxins leave through the skin, another organ of elimination,” says MacKenzie, who

practices in Perkasie, Pennsylvania.

“When constipation leaves toxins to be reabsorbed into the blood and recirculated through the liver, the body, out of desperation, seeks ways to get rid of toxins through the skin. This can result in eczema, psoriasis, rashes, boils and acne,” notes MacKenzie.

In TCM, the facial redness of rosacea originates in a heating of the blood caused by toxicity. An inflammatory condition of excess energy and toxicity in the stomach travels upward through the stomach energy meridian that runs from the eye to the second toe. It’s supposed to flow downward through the mouth, throat and intestines and out.

Elina Fedatova, cosmetic chemist, aesthetician, owner of spas in Chicago and Kalamazoo, Michigan, and formulator of Elina Organics, addresses skin as an aspect of a whole healthy body.

Her product line is created wholly from organic plant extracts and essential oils, made in batches every two weeks.

These purely natural products can be ingested without harmful effects.

“Formulas are made using holistic principles and adjusted for each season,” says Fedatova.

She agrees with Dattner, “Protecting skin from the inside with a nutritious diet that benefits the entire body is vital, as important as keeping the skin’s surface clean.” In caring for skin from the outside, a gentle exfoliation that can be done at home three times a week using a honey mask is the first step. Skin cells produced in the deepest layer gradually push their way to the epidermis every 30 days and die. Dead cells pile up unevenly and give the skin’s surface a dry, dull appearance.

Treatment serums, moisturizing lotions and eye and neck creams are necessary elements of a complete facial skin care regimen, as is a natural sunscreen with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide.

“Using skincare practices and products that follow nature’s example are the perfect external complement to good internal health,” says Fedatova.

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

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Functional Medicine for Pets Why the Best Vets Use It

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any pet owners have chosen functional medicine for their own care, so they logically turn to it for their four-legged family members, as well. Most veterinarians are still unfamiliar with this approach to pet health care and may even discourage its use because they see it as being out of synch with conventional ideology.

Functional medicine addresses the underlying causes of disease, using a systems-oriented approach and engaging patients and doctors in a partnership designed to improve health. This evolved practice better addresses individual needs than a traditional approach that focuses on illness and treating disease rather than restoring overall health.

By shifting from an allopathic platform to a more holistic, patient-centered one, functional medicine addresses the whole pet, not just a set of symptoms.

Why Functional Medicine

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The system of medicine practiced by most vets is geared toward acute care of a severe trauma or a climax in illness that necessitates urgent diagnosis and treatment. They typically apply specific, prescribed treatments such as drugs or perform surgery to treat the immediate problem or symptom.

This approach works well for pets experiencing a crisis, but isn’t appropriate for restoring health when animals have chronic disorders. It also doesn’t help them to at least live comfortably with incurable problems without the side effects often caused by extensive administration of medications.

Conventional veterinary science lacks the proper tools for preventing and treating complex, chronic disease.

In most cases, it doesn’t take into account an individual’s unique genetic makeup or exposure to toxins such as too many vaccines, drugs or environmental chemicals.

Functional medicine always focuses on the unique nature of the patient; there is no “one treatment fits all” mentality. Functional medicine vets are specifically trained to assess the underlying causes of complex, chronic disease and to apply strategies such as nutrition, diet and naturopathic remedies to both treat and prevent these illnesses. They can ably help the increasing number of pets suffering from complex, chronic health issues such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer, allergies, arthritis, seizures, bowel and bladder problems and immune system disorders.

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Finding a functional medicine vet is challenging, but worth the effort.

Focusing on the individual needs of a pet ensures the optimum chance for achieving and sustaining proper health.

Referral to a qualified practitioner is needed to help a pet benefit from functional medicine.

Functional medicine best addresses these concerns because it involves understanding the origins, prevention and treatment of ailments and emphasizes customized care. The goal is to promote health as a positive force well beyond the absence of disease.

It’s possible for many pets to appear to be healthy while specialized, noninvasive testing shows underlying issues that must be addressed if illness is to be prevented. Conventional medicine either doesn’t offer such testing or ignores minor abnormalities, placing the pet at risk for developing serious and potentially irreversible problems.

Integrative Approach

An integrative, science-based healthcare approach considers interactions in the pet’s history, physiology and lifestyle that might lead to problems.

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

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Holistic vets see many patients for which conventional medicine has proven ineffective. Sometimes conventional doctors back away from offering treatment, either because the pet is “too old,” the treatment is “too expensive” or the results are unlikely to be “satisfactory.” Functional medicine can help many of these so-called hopeless cases, return pets to health and often heal disease after principles of functional medicine have been consistently applied to the pet’s everyday lifestyle.

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calendarofevents SUNDAY, JANUARY 1, 2017 HAPPY NEW YEAR New Year’s Romance on the Piano – 4pm. Celebrate New Year’s experiencing Soulful Romantic Classical Music played by the passionate, worldacclaimed concert virtuoso, Eleonora Lvov. Manatee Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 322 15th St. W., Bradenton. 941-358-0235. EleonoraLvov.com.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 5 Live Well Weight Management Program – 6-7:30pm. Presented by Les Cole, MD, ABAARM & Carrie Gerard, RDN, learn how to achieve your ideal weight customized to your body composition; create a new lifestyle by expanding food choices; burn fat and tone muscle. Free. St. Petersburg Health & Wellness, 222 2nd St. N. 727-202-6807. StPetehw.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 7 13th Annual World Hypnotism Day Celebration – Noon-6pm. Your Unlimited Mind: Learn how hypnosis & NLP are used in behavioral & medical issues with top local experts. Drop in or stay all day. Goodie bags, Door Prizes, Refreshments, Private Sessions (w/minimum donation). UP Hypnosis Institute, Terrace Plaza, 1810 S. Pinellas Ave., Ste. G, Tarpon Springs. 727-943-5003. Details UPHypnosis.com.

Resetting Your Gauges to Start Anew – 1-3:30pm.

If the gauges on your car, like the speedometer, engine temp, fuel level, were not quite accurate, this would cause poor performance or even running the vehicle into the ground. We will identify important gauges or check-ins as well as practices for resetting them using tried and true body mind and life yoga practices. Cost included with unlimited pass; $25/ without. Sign up 727-894-9642, Info@StPeteYoga. com, StPeteYoga.com.

13th Annual World Hypnotism Day Celebration – 1-6pm. Your Unlimited Mind - Learn how hypnosis & NLP are used in behavioral & medical issues with top local experts. Drop in or stay all day. Goodie bags, door prizes, refreshments, private hypnosis & class specials. UP Hypnosis Institute, Terrace Plaza, 1810 S. Pinellas Ave., Tarpon Springs. 727943-5003. Details upHypnosis.com.

Healing Concert with WAH! – 8-10pm. Access deep relaxation, natural healing and rejuvenation with beautiful, meditative music. A multi-sensory journey, WAH! uses visual and sonic images of our universe to create a feature-length presentation of profound beauty. They have performed with Deepak Chopra, Wayne Dyer and many more. $45. The Lotus Pond, 6201 Lynn Rd., Tampa. Register, 813-961-3160 or under workshops at YogaLotusPond.com.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 8 Como Bajar de Peso con La Ayuda de la Hipnosis – 1pm. Dr. Marta Alarcon (MD Colombia), consejera, hipnoterapista, Reiki Master. Confirmar 813-340-3556 o MartaAlarcon408@yahoo.com.

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The Pelvic Floor with Nancy MacDonald – 1-3pm.

So much is going on “down there”. Too tight, too loose, neutral pelvis. Why is squatting so good for you and what about those squatty potties? There are better things than kegels for your pelvic floor. Important info about the pelvic floor from post childbirth to healthy aging. $25. Shanti Vinyasa, 9079 Belcher Rd., Pinellas Park. Info & Registration, 727-5420116, ShantiVinyasa.com.

Yoga for the Neck & Shoulders – 1-3:30pm. Do you have tight or painful shoulders from stress, overuse or injury? Unknowingly we can abuse our shoulders.

This could involve emotions, stress, desk work, poor posture, old injuries and past physical trauma. Learn awareness of where tension is rooted, identify it, and use yoga tools to work toward release. No experience needed. Workshop cost is included with unlimited pass or $25 without. Sign up 727-894-9642, Info@ StPeteYoga.com, StPeteYoga.com.

Walking the Labyrinth: Blueprint for Transformation – 2-4:30pm. With Douglas Warner, E-RYT 500, explore the history, meaning and uses of this ancient motif as a meditation and life-balancing tool. Take this unique opportunity to actually walk an indoor Labyrinth and feel the transformative power of this perennial symbol of the Life Journey and the Spiritual Quest. Please bring socks to walk in. $35. Yoga4All, 8836 Seminole Blvd., Seminole. Info, Douglas 727-804-5356. Registration Yoga4All.com/workshops.

Ancient Wisdom: Healing the Healers with Satya Prema Ethereal Arts – 3-6pm. This workshop offers hands-on education and processes to heal the blocked healer within and help you embrace and fully embody your True Self. Spaces limited, preregistration encouraged. $47. Awakening Wellness Center, 6161 MLK St. N, Ste. 102, St. Petersburg.

Info and Registration, Kristen Tenpenny, 920-333HEAL, Tenpennyk@yahoo.com.

MONDAY, JANUARY 9 Goal Setting for 2017 – 6:30-8pm. Join Success Coach Robin Bruce as she teaches you how to set your goals for 2017. Identify the changes you truly want to make, develop a plan of action and discover how to keep yourself on track for success! $15.

9750 Seminole Blvd. Seminole. RSVP; class size is limited. Info & RSVP, Robin 727-776-5443.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 12 Realistic Resolutions – 6:30pm. Do you start every year with a list of resolutions you have made to change your health and lifestyle but by February they are forgotten? Dr. David Minkoff, of LifeWorks Wellness Center, will share some key changes you can easily make and how to make them stick. Free.

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

Astrology Basics with Nicole Brunette – 6:308pm. Introduction to the Natal Chart. Learning how to navigate your natal chart can give incredible insight and guide you towards greater self-awareness

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Proud mom, Rona Rollins, shares Zico aka The Incredible Mr. Snout. He is a rescue Akita, about 3 years old, 99 pounds and the sweetest boy ever! and happiness. Learn the basic elements of astrology and begin to piece together your own map of the cosmos. Pre-registration encouraged. $15. Awakening Wellness Center, 6161 MLK St. N, Ste. 102, St. Petersburg. Call or email Nicole to register (include your birth date, time and place), 727-204-2528, NicoleAstrology@gmail.com.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 13 TriYoga with Lynne (Chandra) Andrews – Also Jan 14. Friday 6:30-9pm Basics Hips & Spine.

Saturday 12:30-3pm Free the Spine, 3:30-6pm Free the Hips - pranayama & meditation. $40/1 session, $70/2. TriYoga flows are slow and meditative in nature creating a balanced mind, body and spirit.

Lynne travels from Tallahassee to offer these gentle flows that are not seen in yoga studios in this area.

Shanti Vinyasa, 9079 Belcher Rd., Pinellas Park, Register, ShantiVinyasa.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 14 Detoxifying Your Life with Young Living Essential Oils – 11am-12:30pm. Join Liz Dalbo and Dr. Machelle Perkins, of Natural Med Therapies, and get healthier with essential oils. Learn how to get chemicals out and essential oils in; how to recognize toxins at home and replace them with healthier options. Drawing for a prize. 7600 Bryan Dairy Rd., Ste. C, Largo. Free class. RSVP 727-541-2211.

Tantra: The Art of Living in Fulfillment – 11am1pm. Spiritual sharings by Ahnanda. Conscious living is the path of inner knowledge. Tantra is the journey of integration of all energies. AOmnipresent@gmail.com. Blog avyakt7.com.

Yoga for Your Back – Noon-1pm. John DeRugeris, DMQ, RYI teaches some simple techniques to protect and improve the condition of your back. All levels welcome. $15. Awakening Wellness Center, 6161 MLK St. N, Ste. 102, St. Petersburg. 727-2894747. AwakeningWellness.org.

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New Year New Practice – 1-3:30pm. No matter what your New Year’s resolutions, yoga enriches our lives. Deep focus into the heart of your practice can restore the Strong Body - Quiet Mind. Join Wanda Howe, E-RYT in this workshop designed to stoke the inner fire. Re-address foundation, refinement of the most important poses and learn techniques to restore balanced practice and growth. $30. Yoga4All, 8836 Seminole Blvd., Seminole. Info, Wanda 727-4323018. Registration Yoga4All.com/workshops.

Asana Clinic: The Form and Flow of Twists – 1:30-3:30pm. Kimberly Waugh, E-RYT 500. Come explore different ways to move and organize your body in twisting postures. This practice will involve a systematic approach that sequences and builds postures step by step, so that there is a dynamic orderliness to the body that moves bones and muscles in an integrated way so that the joints become more stable and energy flows more freely. $30/in advance, $35/day of event. Yoga Village, 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater. 727-712-1475, Info@AYogaVillage. com, AYogaVillage.com/events.

Open House: 300 Hour Hatha Teacher Training Program – 3:30-4:45pm. Kimberly Waugh, E-RYT 500 & Rita Knorr, E-RYT 500. This is a meet and greet session where you can get the answers to your questions about the flexible and affordable opportunity to polish your teaching style, expand your practice and advance your teaching career. Free. Yoga Village, 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater. 727-712-1475, Info@AYogaVillage.com, AYogaVillage.com/events.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 15 Dragon Slayers – 10:30am-noon. Having the Courage to Go Deep and Slay Your Own Dragons. Motown bassist and New Thought speaker Eddie Watkins Jr. presents an inspirational program of music and a powerful message for the New Year. Free. Suncoast Center for Spiritual Living, Roland Park School, 1510 N. Manhattan Ave., Tampa. Suncoastcsl.org.

Eco Yoga Therapy/Creative Arts Journey – 1:303:30pm. Leesa (Sangeet) Sklover, PhD, CRC, CMT. Take a journey to the self through the elemental symbolism of the world, balancing elements within the body and beyond the natural world. This workshop combines techniques of vibroacoustic imagery, float yoga, Kundalini yoga, Kriyas, pranayama, sound guided imagery, art, meditation, chant and story.

Member $20, Non-member $25. Yoga Village, 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater. 727-712-1475, Info@ AYogaVillage.com, AYogaVillage.com/events.

The Journey Home Series – 2-4pm. Part 1: Regaining Lost Parts of Our Self. Gomati and Vasistha Ishaya, teachers since 1977, will be sharing this practical, healing and transformational meditation tool specifically for this time. It is to fulfill the process of our collective souls’ purpose, transforming ourselves (and all on the planet) back up to the frequency of joy and light-filled spirit. $20/suggested donation; no one turned away. Info, 813-269-0687, AscendingToOneness.com.

MONDAY, JANUARY 16 Reiki I & Reiki II – 10am-2pm. Jan. 16 & 23. Class Certification when completed Reiki II and also Reiki III and CEUs available for LMT, Provider Number MCE 50-13619, for Reiki credits. Reiki is a noninvasive & practical tool for regeneration, transformation and healing. Rev. Maria Antonieta Revello, Reiki, Karuna & Qigong Master, Light Therapist & Samassati practitioner, NLP practitioner. Member of ICRT, ILA. Information and Reservation, 813-334-7424, ReikiShrine@gmail.com.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 17 Detoxification Made Simple – 6pm. Ten-steps to becoming healthy! Free. 1501 S. Pinellas Ave., Ste. P, Tarpon Springs. RSVP 727-940-5278. DoctorNyree.com.

Finding the Job That’s True to You – 6:30-8pm.

Join Success Coach Robin Bruce as she helps you to identify the career path that truly feeds your soul.

Learn how you can enjoy the work you do and end each day feeling fulfilled. Discover unique options that may make your dream job a reality. $15. 9750 Seminole Blvd. Seminole. RSVP; class size is limited. Info & RSVP, Robin 727-776-5443.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 21 Empowering You: Energy Healing Basics – 1:304:30pm. Jan 21 & 28. Coleen Naylor, certified holistic nurse. The focus of this class is on empowering you with tools and techniques to care for your self.

It’s designed to provide instruction and hands-on experience based on my experience of over 23 years of healing with Energy Medicine and the many techniques taught by Donna Eden, the creator of Eden Energy Medicine. Early Bird Member $105; Nonmember $115. $125 after January 18. Yoga Village, 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater. 727-712-1475, Info@ AYogaVillage.com, AYogaVillage.com/events.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 22 The Journey Home Series – 2-4pm. Part 2: Oneness with the Light of Our Super-Conscious Nature.

Gomati and Vasistha Ishaya, teachers. During the next 20 years, the spark of pure Divinity inside us needs to be brought into full sun-ship, to be a bright light for transforming human consciousness into super consciousness, thereby fulfilling our Great Purpose for being here at this time. Info, 813-2690687, AscendingToOneness.com.

Yoga Nidra with Nancy MacDonald – 2:303:30pm. With over 100 hrs. training and nine years’ experience in guiding Yoga Nidra, Nancy guides you in this meditation known as “Yogic Sleep” for deep relaxation, self-healing and integration. It involves systematically relaxing the body, breath and mind as you enter a deep relaxed state to refresh the physical, emotional and mental bodies. All levels. No experience necessary. $15.

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

TUESDAY, JANUARY 24 THURSDAY, JANUARY 19 Live Well Weight Management Program – 6-7:30pm. Presented by Les Cole, MD, ABAARM & Carrie Gerard, RDN, learn how to achieve your ideal weight customized to your body composition; create a new lifestyle by expanding food choices; burn fat and tone muscle. Free. St. Petersburg Health & Wellness, 222 2nd St. N. 727-202-6807. StPetehw.com.

Early Christianity, Gnostic Gospels and Contemporary Gnosis – 7:30-8:45pm. First of three talks covering a broad-historic view of what took place in the early days of Christianity by explaining factors that allowed its birth and growth. Free. West Community Library, 6700 8th Ave. N, Rm. LI 101 (1st Flr), St. Petersburg. Info, 727-469-3383, GnosisStPete.com.

Mind-Body Tune UP with Hypnosis & NLP – 6:308:30pm. Experience and learn hypnosis & NLP techniques to enhance your goals for a healthy body by accessing the power of your mind. Patricia V. Scott, PhD, Certified Medical Hypnotherapist, facilitates. $25. $20/UPHI Members. UP Hypnosis Institute, Terrace Plaza, 1810 S. Pinellas Ave., Ste. G, Tarpon Springs. 727-943-5003. UPHypnosis.com.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 26 Symphony of Hormones: Where’s the Conductor? – 6pm. Presented by Tracie Leonhardt, DO. Mention this ad for a free 15-minute consult. Peaks of Health Metabolic Medical Center, 1120 Belcher Rd S, Ste. 2, Largo. RSVP 727-826-0838, rsvp@ PeaksOfHealth.com.

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Powerful Hypnosis Pre-Talks – 6-9 pm. Patricia V. Scott, Certified Medical Hypnotherapist for 24 years, facilitates this class on how to set your clients UP for success with the critically important pre-talk. Hypnotists receive 3 CEUs. General public may attend to learn about hypnosis. $25. $20/UPHI Members. UP Hypnosis Institute, Terrace Plaza, 1810 S. Pinellas Ave., Ste. G, Tarpon Springs. 727943-5003. UPHypnosis.com.

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Create Protective Boundaries around EMFs – 6:30-8pm. As we become more aware of the hazards created by our addiction to digital devices, we seek sensible solutions to moderate the harmful effects of Electro Magnetic Fields. Forward-thinking parents and all those who care about their health won’t want to miss this talk by Maggie Barco, RN, ND, DiHom, offering no-nonsense strategies to help navigate this growing concern. Donations welcome. Awakening Wellness Center, 6161 MLK St. N, Ste. 102, St. Petersburg. 727-289-4747. AwakeningWellness.org.

Early Christianity, Gnostic Gospels and Contemporary Gnosis – 7:30-8:45pm. Third of three talks covering an Introduction to Contemporary Gnosis.

The word Gnosis is derived from the Greek language and means “knowledge.” Gnosis is an intuitive comprehension of spiritual truths achieved through one’s own direct experience. Free. West Community Library, 6700 8th Ave. N, Rm. LI 101 (1st Flr), St. Petersburg. Info, 727-469-3383, GnosisStPete.com.

Full Moon Gong Meditation – 7:15-8:30pm. 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. Info, Lisa 727-595-6036.

Registration Yoga4All.com/workshops.

Early Christianity, Gnostic Gospels and Contemporary Gnosis – 7:30-8:45pm. Second of three talks covering the Gnostic Gospels, the common threads behind them, and why they were lost and still unknown by many today. Free. West Community Library, 6700 8th Ave. N, Rm. LI 101 (1st Flr), St. Petersburg. Info, 727-469-3383, GnosisStPete.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 28 Past Life Regression with Monica Obando – 2-5pm. Past life regression is a therapeutic technique for accessing and re-experiencing your past lives directly as well as a path for personal growth and healing. Find out your purpose in life, understand and heal the relationships with your family and friends. Monica Obando, hypnotherapist, healthy living coach. Featured in the book This Is Not the Career I Ordered: Empowering Strategies from Women Who Recharged, Reignited, and Reinvented Their Careers by Caroline Dowd-Higgins. $35. Shanti Vinyasa Yoga, 9079 Belcher Rd, Pinellas Park. Register ShantiVinyasa.com classes.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 29 Make Over your Medicine Cabinet with Essential Oils – 2-4pm. Learn how essential oils can help you boost your immune system when sniffles lurk everywhere, to calming your nerves after the rush of the holidays. Whether you are new to essential oils or just want to learn more ways to utilize natural solutions in your everyday life, this workshop is for you! Early sign up Jan 17th for free sample. Facilitator Beth Allison Alfonso is a natural solutions/ holistic health/essential oil educator & wellness advocate with doTERRA Intl. $30. Shanti Vinyasa Yoga, 9079 Belcher Road, Pinellas Park. Register ShantiVinyasa.com classes.

Natural Weight Loss – 6pm. Doctor-supervised.

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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5 Run, Walk, Stand: Healthy Feet Workshop – 1-3pm. Nancy MacDonald E-RYT500. Aching feet, bunions, plantar fasciitis putting a cramp in your dance moves or your life? Your feet carry you through your life so how are you treating them? With over 170 hours of training just on the feet, Nancy teaches you how you can improve the health of your feet & legs. Handouts provided. $25. Shanti Vinyasa Yoga, 9079 Belcher Rd, Pinellas Park. Info, Nancy 727-542-0116. Register ShantiVinyasa.com classes.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9 Live Well Weight Management Program – 6-7:30pm. Also Feb. 23. Presented by Les Cole, MD, ABAARM & Carrie Gerard, RDN, learn how to achieve your ideal weight customized to

your body composition; create a new lifestyle by expanding food choices; burn fat and tone muscle.

Free. St. Petersburg Health & Wellness, 222 2nd St. N. 727-202-6807. StPetehw.com.

THURSDAY, MARCH 16 Four-Day Inner Engineering Program – 6:30pm Free Intro before program begins. Mar. 16-19.

Program consists of methods derived from the ancient science of yoga. Rare opportunity to experience life transforming wisdom from an Isha teacher trained

by Sadhguru, yogi, mystic and leading authority on yogas. Info, 813-413-1661, Tampa@IshaUSA.org.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 17 How to Reconnect and Make Peace with the Deceased – 7-9pm. Dr. Jamie Turndorf (AskDrLove. com), # 1 international bestselling author of Love Never Dies: How to Reconnect and Make Peace with the Deceased, guides you to re-establish your relationship with any loved one in spirit to obtain guidance and heal any unfinished business. $25. Workshop, Mar. 19, 1-4:30pm. Private Sessions by appt. Mar. 20-22.

First Unity Spiritual Campus, 460 46th Ave. N, St. Petersburg. 727-527-2222. FirstUnity.org.

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MacDonald. Alignment using props brings ease to poses. Shanti Vinyasa, 9079 Belcher Rd., Pinellas Park. Purchase class passes at ShantiVinyasa.com.

Gentle Restorative Yoga – 9-10:15am. Starts Jan. 8. Doug Warner, E-RYT offers this class for softly opening and aligning heart, mind, body and breath.

Learn to observe the breath and feel the subtle effects. Benefits include relieving stress, recovery from illness & fatigue, increased flexibility & circulation. Yoga4All, 8836 Seminole Blvd., Seminole. Info, Douglas 727-804-5356. Registration Yoga4All.com/workshops.

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.

Celebration Service – 10:30am-noon. Meditation 10-10:15am, Bookstore 10-10:30am. Service begins 10:30am. Suncoast Center for Spiritual Living is a New Thought community based on the teachings of Ernest Holmes. We want to co-create a world that works for everyone. We embrace diversity and welcome spiritual seekers of all paths. Children’s program available. Roland Park School auditorium, 1510 N. Manhattan Ave., Tampa. Suncoastcsl.org.

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction – 2:30-5pm.

Feb. 19 - Apr. 9. The 8-week training as developed

by Jon Kabat-Zinn. Learn to cultivate your natural capacity to care for yourself and find greater balance, ease and peace of mind. CEs available. Register by Jan. 20 for discount. Florida Community of Mindfulness, 6501 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa. Info and registration, FloridaMindfulness.org/mi.

The Dr. Tracie Show – 3-4pm. “Your expert in Integrative Medicine.” News Radio WFLA 970.

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

Shanti Vinyasa, 9079 Belcher Rd., Pinellas Park.

Purchase class passes at ShantiVinyasa.com.

Gentle Yoga with Reiki – 9:30-10:30am. Start the week with gentle morning yoga. We focus on basic yoga philosophy, basic asanas, meditation, and breathing techniques followed by reiki healing.

Come to relax, gain balance and find peace. Love offering: $5, $10 or $15 as you are guided. Awakening Wellness Center, 6161 MLK St. N, Ste. 102, St. Petersburg. 727-289-4747. AwakeningWellness.org.

Gentle AM Yoga – 10-11:30am. Gentle morning class that warms the joints slowly and gently, bringing fluidity back into the body. Not a lot of getting up and down; all poses can be modified to work with your body. Excellent class for chronic back pain; learn from back care specialist, easy/gentle Nancy

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Making Music for Healing – 4:30-5:30pm. Introduction to Native American flute, an instrument that you can always carry with you. Claudia Tristancho will show you how easy it is to play and heal using handmade instruments by local flute maker Utah Farris. Love offering: $5 $10 or $15 as you are guided.

Handmade flutes will be available for purchase. Awakening Wellness Center, 6161 MLK St. N, Ste. 102, St. Petersburg. 727-289-4747. AwakeningWellness.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.

Archangel Miracle Meditation and Sound Healing – 6:30-7:30pm. With Satya Prema Ethereal Arts.

Join us for an hour of angelic meditation and sound healing with Tibetan Bowls. This healing can open your chakras to deeper healing of physical, mental, spiritual and emotional challenges. Love offering: $5 $10 or $15 as you are guided. Awakening Wellness Center, 6161 MLK St. N, Ste. 102, St. Petersburg.

727-289-4747. AwakeningWellness.org.

Mind–Body–Heart: Yoga for Emotional Eating – 7:30-9pm. Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30. Feb. 6, 13. Sandee Nebel, LMHC, E-RYT-200, founder of White Picket Fence Counseling Center and Better Body Esteem program. Six-class series designed for wellbeing.

Topics include: Peace within, mindful path, selfcompassion, healing through yoga, relaxation, positive tools & tips. Yoga Village Member $75/ advance, Non-member $150/advance. After Jan. 6, Member $105, Non-member $210. Yoga Village, 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater. 727-712-1475, Info@ AYogaVillage.com, AYogaVillage.com/events.

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.

Beginner Yoga Workshop Series – Noon-1pm.

Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31. Bev Klein, 200 RYT, certified restorative yoga instructor. Learn the fundamentals of a basic yoga practice. Small group setting in which participants meet weekly for four consecutive sessions to explore what yoga is all about and develop a love for practice. $30/series. Yoga Village, 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater. 727-712-1475, Info@ AYogaVillage.com, AYogaVillage.com/events.

Kids Mindful Yoga – 4-5pm. Also Thurs. Kids ages 5 to 9 can learn the fundamentals of Mindfulness in

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Meet Jax, a Norwegian Forest cat, rescued by Judie Pelletier from Friends of Strays in St. Petersburg. He is as sweet, if not sweeter, than he looks!

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

Acupuncture & Cupping with Amparo – 4:307:30pm. Treat yourself to 30-mins. with fully certified Florida licensed acupuncturist. Treatments $30. Awakening Wellness Center, 6161 MLK Dr., Ste. 102, St. Petersburg. Info 727-289-4747. AwakeningWellness.org.

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

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

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.

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

Minding Your Weight: Create Your Ideal Healthy Body – 6:30-8:30pm, 2nd Tues. monthly. Patricia V. Scott, Ph.D., teaches hypnosis & NLP techniques for achieving and maintaining a fit, healthy body & lifestyle. Guided hypnosis included. $25/One class

or Buy five/get one class free. UP Hypnosis Institute, Terrace Plaza, 1810 S. Pinellas Ave., Suite G, Tarpon Springs. 727-943-5003. UPHypnosis.com.

wednesday 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.

Lunchtime Meditation – Noon-1pm. Spend your lunch hour learning a deep processing technique to quickly achieve a meditative state that will have you sailing through the afternoon more productive and purposeful than ever. Come as you are. Sit in a chair or lie on a mat for this guided meditation followed by Tibetan singing bowls. Love offering: $5 $10 or $15 as you are guided. Awakening Wellness Center, 6161 MLK St. N, Ste. 102, St. Petersburg.

727-289-4747. AwakeningWellness.org Tai Chi & Qi Gong – 4:30-6pm. Dao Yin and warm-up exercises. 5pm Qi Gong and Tai Chi sequences. Instructor Dr. Justin Fontanini has extensive experience and knowledge of these ancient arts. $10 Suggested Donation. Acupuncture & Natural Therapies, Reservations 813-968-2128. ReikiShrine@gmail.com.

Gentle, Restorative/Yin Yoga – 6-7:15pm. Nancy MacDonald, yoga therapist, shows how to let go of the day with gentle yoga movements, stretches and releasing into restorative/yin yoga postures using lush props to support you. Let your body unwind and the mind settle and soften. Great stress relief.

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

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.

thursday Almost Hot Fun-Day Flow – 5:45-7pm. Heather Benton, E-RYT500 and experienced personal trainer helps you find your flow and ignite your inner fire with a balanced, flowing practice every Fun-day!

Connecting breath to movement, this class will leave you refreshed and invigorated. Bring water and a towel. Yoga4All, 8836 Seminole Blvd., Seminole. Info, Heather 727-480-3004. Yoga4All.com.

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.

Bella’s Beauty Bar Class – 7-8pm. Experience ongoing knowledge on hair, makeup and skin care.

One-on-one lessons include styling tips, skincare analysis, makeup application tips and color choices.

914 N. McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater. Info, 727240-1435, BellasBeautyBar.com.

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

Shanti Vinyasa, 9079 Belcher Rd., Pinellas Park.

Purchase class passes at ShantiVinyasa.com.

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

Tai Chi and Qi Gong – 4:30-6pm. 4:30pm Dao Yin and warm-up exercises. 5pm Qi Gong and Tai Chi sequences. Instructor Dr. Justin Fontanini has extensive experience and knowledge of these ancient arts. $10 Suggested donation. Reservations, 813-334-7424 Maria or Acupuncture & Natural Therapies 813-968-2128. ReikiShrine@gmail.com.

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

An Evening of Hair and Makeup at Bella’s Beauty Bar – 6-8pm. Express hair and makeup. A great way to get to know us and glam yourself up for a ladies night out. $35/pp. 914 N. McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater. Info, 727-240-1435, BellasBeautyBar.com.

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at the studio for free (limit one). Yoga4All, 8836 Seminole Blvd., Seminole. Info, Marty 727-3929642. Yoga4All.com.

Learn to Meditate – 9-10:30am. 1st & 3rd Saturdays. You are invited to join Dr. Maulik Trivedi and Julie Dumois, LCSW, RYT for our meditation class in which you will learn the art and science of meditating. Suited for beginners as well as advanced meditators. The group is covered by most health insurance plans. 3610 Madaca Ln., Tampa. Register, 813-973-1304, fmcMindBody.com.

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.

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

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. Call 813-340-3556 Dr Marta Alarcon after 5pm, 813-334-7424 Ma. Antonieta 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.

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

Awakening Wellness Center Affordable Saturdays – Treat your body to any of our services, including Tibetan Bowl relaxation therapy, nutritional counseling, acupuncture/ cupping, sound therapy, and more. One hour session with a certified professional $25. Awakening Wellness Center, 6161 MLK Dr., Ste. 102, St. Petersburg. Call for appointment, 727-289-4747. AwakeningWellness.org.

Attention Animal Lovers Email

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

Yoga with She Toles, RYT-200 – 8:30am. Yoga will extend your health and life, keep you flexible with poise and is also excellent for emotional balance. RSVP by Friday to She 813-546-3754 or YogaShe@hotmail.com. YogaQiVibration.com.

Free Yoga Class – 9-10:15am. Beginners always 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

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aesthetician Skin Plus Energy Inc.

Jacqueline Bonacci 7310 Central Ave., St Petersburg 727-642-6165 SkinPlusEnergyInc.com Organic Skin Care and Energy Therapy. Crystal Photon Mat and Vibrational Sound Therapy included with facials. Naturally energizing! $34 Introductory facial with Energy Therapy offered!

alternative medicine LIFEWORKS WELLNESS CENTER

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

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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!

Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine Chris Dziubinski, DOM, AP, L. Ac 12952 N Dale Mabry Highway,Tampa, FL 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 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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bedding SLEEP ORGANICS

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

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

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chiropractic 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.

Acupuncture & Herbal Therapies 222 2nd St. N., St. Petersburg 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.

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

Our mission: Incorporate the science of healing by addressing the whole person. Each person is unique and we treat their specific needs accordingly. We do not mask symptoms; we address the root cause. See ad page 59.

astrology Astrology for Your Soul

Aluna Michaels, M.A., Esoteric Astrologer Dunedin 727-239-7179 AlunaMichaels.com Second-generation astrologer and Soul Evolutionist practitioner.

Over 25 years of experience.

Insightful, unique perspective on goals and issues. “Together we will unveil your soul’s purpose.”

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churches SUNCOAST CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING

Rev. Dr. Suzi Schadle, Senior Minister Meets at Roland Park School, Sundays 10:30 a.m.

1510 N. Manhattan Ave., Tampa 813-384-8162 SuncoastCSL.org

A New Thought community based on the teachings of Ernest Holmes. We believe that Universal Goodness is at the heart of all existence. We embrace diversity and welcome spiritual seekers of all paths. Children’s program, classes. Five+ years in Tampa.

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. See ad page 24. .

dentists Beata carlson, DDS

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

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Imagine Integrative Therapy

Rev. Kevin McCullough, SCP 727-207-2201 ImagineIntegratedTherapy.com imagineintegrativetherapies@gmail.com

Safety Harbor location.

Imagine relief from chronic pain or cancer treatment side effects.

Healing Touch, Reiki, Guided Imagery, Aromatherapy, Guided Meditation.Your home or my

herbalist Rose Kalajian—Herbalist

Natural Health Hut Clinic and Herb Farm 813-991-5177 ImHerbalist.com Specializing in growing the herbs used in my clinic practice and in the Herbal Remedies I formulate.

Consultations are available for humans, dog, cats, and horses.

Promoting health through the use of Herbs.

David F. Doering, DDS

Doering Family Dental 1201 W. Linebaugh Ave., Tampa 813-933-5365 TampaDentalCare.com Cosmetic and restorative dentistry. Conservative approach to periodontal (gum) treatment. See ad page 39.

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 10.

Ray Behm, DDS

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

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

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

Peaks of Health Metabolic Medical Center Tracie Leonhardt, DO 1120 Belcher Rd. S., Ste. 2, Largo 727-826-0838 PeaksOfHealth.com

Dr. Leonhardt is Board Certified & Fellow of the American Academy of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine. Offers a personalized program for each individual patient.

Hormone replacement therapy, weight loss, thyroid, GI issues, Diabetes, infrared sauna, IV nutrition, Anti-aging, Chronic fatigue, adrenal fatigue, and toxicities. See ad page 9.

Kate Nucci, CCHT

Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist Transpersonal Hypnotherapist 813-424-0335 Kate@KateNucci.com KateNucciHypnotherapy.com

Success by design

9095 Belcher Road Pinellas Park Fl, 33782 727-548-0001 PoundsAwayTampaBay.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 22.

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.

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

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St. Petersburg Health & Wellness Les Cole, MD 222 2nd St. N., St. Petersburg 727-202-6807 StPeteHW.com.

The purpose of our lives is to be happy. ~Dalai Lama natural awakenings

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.

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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.

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

238 E. Davis Blvd. Suite 302, Tampa 813-258-3906, Fl. Lic. swooo1738 info@mytherapywithheart.com MyTherapyWithHeart.com Integrative and holistic psychotherapy for individuals and couples. Treating anxiety, depression, grief, relationships, trauma, transitioning and more, using EMDR, EFT, mindfulness, and other modalities. See ad page 32.

thermography Stillpoint Health Thermal Imaging June Drennon, Certificated Clinical Thermographer StillpointHealth@gmail.com 727-729-2711

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

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

Call for location convenient for you. See ad page 45.

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training HEAL YOUR LIFE WORKSHOP LEADER TRAINING Sandra J Filer, MBA, Heal Your Life Teacher-Trainer tinyurl.com/HYLTeacherTraining 713-201-2020

Become a Licensed Workshop Leader in Louise Hay’s philosophy. Transformational training includes manuals/ materials for leading up to 14 workshops, lodging, most meals and follow-up.

Tampa, April 22-29, 2017.

Hay House, Inc. approved program.

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

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.

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Children’s Dental Health Plus: Conscious Dying

Our Readers Are Seeking Providers & Services for Holistic Dental Care, Pediatric Dentists plus Estate Planning, Hospice & Eco-Burial Advice

Medicine River Animal Hospital Shawna L. Green, DVM 15235 Gulf Boulevard Madeira Beach 727-299-9029 MedicineRiverAnimalHospital.com

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

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Now Accepting Medical Marijuana Consultations! *Patient must qualify and be a patient of a medical marijuana licensed physician for 90 days.

Call 727-518-9808 To Schedule Your FREE PEMF Session Today!

9225 Ulmerton Rd. Suite 312 • Largo, FL. 33771

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