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Contents 26 SILVER THREAD AND

GOLDEN OPPORTUNITIES 25 Years of Natural Awakenings

30 KICK-START ORGAN VITALITY

New Energy for the New Year

34 DUSTIN SULAK

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36 BLOOD CHEMISTRY

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38 BEFRIENDING FOOD Embrace the Psychology of Eating

40 SEEKING SANCTUARY How to Reduce Electromagnetic Radiation at Home

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DEPARTMENTS 12 news briefs 16 health briefs 20 global briefs 34 wise words 36 healing ways 38 conscious eating

40 green living 42 healthy kids 44 natural pet 47 calendar 52 resource guide

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wenty-five years ago in Naples, Florida, healthy living entrepreneur Sharon Bruckman launched the first Natural Awakenings magazine. Today this publication serves more than 70 markets nationwide, encouraging a thriving natural health community of more than 3 million readers (see page 26 for more on this). The exciting scope of NA publishers serving local communities nationwide is a continuing sign of hope for the future. I’m so pleased to play a part in spreading the news. This January 2019 Natural Awakenings Tampa Bay will enlighten and soothe bodies, minds and spirits here and beyond. This issue’s Healing Ways feature is entitled “Blood Chemistry” (page 36). This article by Natural Awakenings senior staff writer Linda Sechrist offers an insightful “roadmap” for understanding our life’s blood, especially in the context of holistic wellbeing. In this month’s Conscious Eating department, author Marlaina Donato examines commonly held beliefs that block sensible eating habits for so many. In “Befriending Food: Embrace the Psychology of Eating” (page 38), Donato details some of the issues getting in the way of individual achievement in this respect. The article also offers inspiration for developing healthier eating habits on your own terms. As always, this season on the west coast of Florida is a wonder to behold. Heavenly weather rules along with a community of likeminded others to enjoy. With an open heart and mind, read on.

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LifeWorks Host Talk at Nature’s Food Patch

r. George Springer, of LifeWorks Wellness Center, is hosting an exclusive seminar at 6:30 p.m., January 17, at Nature’s Food Patch, in Clearwater. Titled Ask the Doctor, the seminar will enable attendees to do just that— bring medical questions on any condition, from allergies to cancer to toxicity and beyond—and have them addressed. “This is a unique opportunity for the residents of Tampa Bay to bring questions about their health and hear about the natural solutions that are available,” Dr. Springer states. “I am really excited to be able to interact with the local community in this way and it should be a very interesting evening.” Cost: Free. Location: 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater. Seating is limited; it is suggested to arrive early. LifeWorks Wellness Center is located at 301 Turner St., Clearwater. For more information, call 727-466-6789 or visit LifeWorksWellnessCenter.com. See ad page 2.

Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right. ~Oprah Winfrey

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Tampa Bay Dental Implants & Periodontics Offers Non-Metal Dental Implants

ampa Bay Dental Implants and Periodontics, established in 2008 by Dr. Robert J. Yu, in the Tyrone area of St. Petersburg, continually advances to implement the latest in modern technology. Latest cutting edge treatments include the state-of-the-art Cone Beam CT imaging (CBCT), the minimally invasive Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure (LANAP) and the digital intraoral scanner which eliminates messy impressions. As Dr. Yu’s practice grew, he found an increasing number of his patients were wanting a more natural, metal-free alternative to standard titanium implants. Today, he is the only board certified periodontist and implant surgeon in the Tampa Bay area offering ceramic/ zirconia non-metal implants. If you have an interest in replacing missing teeth, zirconia implants may be the best option. Dr. Yu will complete an oral examination and answer any questions or concerns you might have about the procedure. A CBCT scan is recommended so that a full diagnosis and treatment plan can be made with the most information available. Location: 6700 Crosswinds Dr., Ste. 200-B, St. Petersburg. For more information, call 727-384-9122 and/or visit tbperio.com. See ad page 9.

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ow in its 31st year, Body Mind Spirit Expo has become the largest health and wellness expo in the U.S., creating an arena for the general public to increase their knowledge of alternative health and metaphysical topics. Coming to Tampa for the 16th year, January 26 to 27 and June 22 to 23, at the Florida State Fairgrounds Special Event Center, the expo brings to life a positive healing environment. The best from Tampa Bay join with others from throughout the country to provide the essential tools for discovering overall health and wellbeing. Retail exhibitors offer everything from natural and holistic health products to spiritual books and enlightened art. Healers provide treatments ranging from massages and yoga techniques to intuitive readings. Weekend admission of $12 includes all lectures and demos as well as admission to the Exhibit Hall. Rejuvenate—receive a relaxing massage, have your aura photo taken and open yourself to new ideas. The expo offers a safe environment for growth and exploration, so mark your calendar for the entire weekend! Location: 4800 U.S. Hwy. 301 N, Tampa. For more information and a $1 off coupon, call Marcella at 541-482-3722 X2 or visit bmse.net. See ad below.

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he Institute of Interpersonal Hypnotherapy (IIH) is pleased to announce its next enrollment date of January 24, for Clinical and Transpersonal Hypnotherapist Training, in Tampa. The institute was founded in 2007 by Matthew Brownstein, CCHt, as Florida’s first and currently only state-licensed hypnotherapy school through the Florida Department of Education. This credentialing provides a true diploma as a certified Clinical and Transpersonal Hypnotherapist. Brownstein is also the president of the International Association of Interpersonal Hypnotherapists. IIH presents one of the most comprehensive hypnotherapy trainings available in the world today, offering more than 500 hours of online and in-house training along with a dedicated team of people who work to help each student reach their goal. For more information and registration, call 800-551-9247 or visit InstituteOfHypnotherapy.com and/or InterpersonalHypnotherapy.com. See ad page 21.

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The Three Realities and the Awakening of Consciousness

ur perception of reality is limited to our physical reality—that which happens in our daily lives at home and at work, with our families and friends, etc. Could there be other realities beside the physical reality? Could it be that those other realities are the underlying cause of the reality we perceive? If so, what stops us from perceiving these realities? How can we start to become more aware of them? Can they be altered? This series of talks, The Three Realities and the Awakening of Consciousness, will break down these concepts from a gnostic perspective. Gnostic derives from gnosis, which comes from the Greek language and means “knowledge”. Gnosis is an intuitive comprehension of spiritual truths achieved through one’s direct experience, bringing a different light to the understanding of reality and consciousness The series takes place 7:30 to 8:45 p.m., January 24 and 31 and February 7. Seating is limited; arrive early. Cost: Free. Location: West Community Library, Rm. LI 101, 6700 8th Ave. N, St. Petersburg. For more information, call 727-4693383 and/or visit GnosisStPete.com. See ad page 39.

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The P.A.T.H. to Meditation

oin Douglas Warner, E-RYT 500 to create a complete meditation practice that fits your specific needs and life challenges. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned meditator, using Warner’s unique meditation process, The P.A.T.H., you will balance and transform your life. In this series you will learn to focus, concentrate and begin to resolve your chronic imbalances (i.e. chronic fear, stress, anxiety, resentment, attachment and/or anger). You will master the use of the breath, journaling, mantra, fasting and mindfulness practices. Here’s your opportunity to become truly calm, conscious and connected to your true Self, others and the world. Classes are small for individualized attention. You will also have access to audio recordings of all classes. Sessions take place from 2 to 4 p.m., Saturdays, February 2 through March 9, and advance registration is required. Cost: $325. Location: Yoga4All, 8836 Seminole Blvd., Seminole. For more information, call 727-804-5356 or email Douglas@WarnerHealingGuidance.com. Register at Yoga4All. com/workshops. See ad page 40.

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Women that feel highly stressed on a daily basis have a lower ability to conceive, report Boston University School of Medicine researchers. In a study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, 4,769 couples that were trying to conceive were followed for a year. Those women with the highest self-reported stress were 13 percent less likely to conceive than women that reported little stress. Men being under high stress had no effect on conception, but couples were a quarter less likely to conceive if the man’s stress score was low and the woman’s was high, which the researchers termed “partner stress discordance.” In North America, about one out of four women and one out of five men of reproductive age report daily psychological stress.

Beetroot juice supplements increase exercise duration and intensity for heart failure patients with a condition called reduced ejection fraction, which affects about half of such patients. In previous studies, beets have been shown to increase exercise capacity for healthy people because they increase nitric oxide levels in the blood.

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Beet Juice Boosts Stamina

Optimism Linked to Better Heart Health Being upbeat helps heart health, reports a new review of research from Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Analyzing dozens of studies on psychological well-being involving hundreds of thousands of people, the researchers found that the most optimistic people are more likely to kick a smoking habit, exercise regularly and favor fruits and vegetables over processed meat and sugary foods. Mindfulness programs such as meditation, yoga or tai chi can help enhance optimism by reducing anxiety and stress while boosting quality of life, say the study authors. The researchers also highlighted a 2017 study that found that women in the top quarter of optimism were 40 percent less likely to die from heart disease.

Thanks to a program called The Daily Mile, Scottish schoolchildren have shown improvements in their fitness and body composition, researchers from the universities of Edinburgh and Sterling report. Started by a teacher in 2012, the initiative encourages children to run, jog or walk around their school grounds during a 15-minute recess from classes in addition to normal activity and physical education lessons. For the study, 391 pupils between 4 and 12 years old wore accelerometers to record their activity and were checked for body fat and overall fitness. Compared to a control group, they increased their physical activity by 9.1 minutes a day, lowered sedentary time by 18.2 minutes, ran 42 yards farther and significantly lowered their body fat. “[The study] suggests that The Daily Mile is a worthwhile interven-

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tion to introduce in schools, and that it should be considered for inclusion in government policy, both at home and abroad,” says study author Colin Moran, Ph.D. To date, the Scottish Government has extended it to half of the country’s primary schools, plus nurseries, colleges, universities and businesses. The Daily Mile Foundation reports that 3,600 schools in 35 countries, including Australia, Belgium, Canada, England, Germany, Ireland, Jamaica, the Netherlands and the U.S., have embraced the program.

There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort. ~Jane Austen January 2019

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Eating Mediterranean Diet Helps Save Eyesight The risk of late-stage, age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness worldwide, can be lowered by 41 percent by eating a Mediterranean diet, according to a new study presented by the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO). The research, which followed nearly 4,500 French and Dutch adults aged 55 and older for 21 years, found that no single food component lowered the risk; rather, it was the nutrient-rich diet itself. The findings correlate with previous research that links the Mediterranean diet, typically rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes, fish and olive oil, to a longer lifespan and a lower risk of heart disease and cognitive decline. “You are what you eat,” says AAO spokesperson Emily Chew, M.D. “It’s time to take quitting a poor diet as seriously as quitting smoking.”

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Artificial Sweeteners Harm Gut Microbes Six popular artificial sweeteners approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration—aspartame, sucralose, neotame, saccharine, advantame and acesulfame potassium-k—were found to be toxic to digestive gut microbes in a new paper published in Molecules. Researchers at Israel’s Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University tested each sweetener along with 10 sports drinks that contained them. They discovered that otherwise healthy bacteria found in the digestive system became toxic when they came into contact with even one mg/ml (less than onehundredth of a teaspoon) of the artificial sweeteners.

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Nettle Leaf Helps Inflammatory Bowel Patients

In a 10-nation study involving nearly half a million Europeans, researchers found that those eating foods with lower nutritional quality had a significantly greater incidence of cancer, especially colorectal, upper digestive tract, stomach and lung cancers for men, and liver and postmenopausal breast cancers for women. The study supports wider adoption of a British front-of-package food nutritional content labeling system.

Nettle, a common roadside weed, may offer hope for sufferers of inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and ulcerative colitis. Research from Iranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s University of Medical Sciences tested 59 patients with inflammatory bowel disease in a 12-week, doubleblind clinical trial with an extract of nettle leaf (Urtica dioica). Those receiving the nettle leaf extract had lower blood levels of the C-reactive protein inflammatory marker along with a significant improvement in their inflammatory bowel disease qualityof-life scores.

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Low-Nutrition Foods Linked to Cancers

Rare Breed Monstrous Morass Great Pacific Garbage Patch Out of Control

In the Pacific Ocean between Hawaii and California, the 80,000-ton Great Pacific Garbage Patch is growing. Encompassing 600,000 square miles, the world’s largest such dump is twice the size of Texas, according to a three-year mapping effort by eight organizations. “To solve a problem, we need to understand it first,” says Boyan Slat, CEO of Dutch-based nonprofit The Ocean Cleanup. “The bad part is that there is more [there] than what we thought. The good part is that most of the plastic is still large objects. Just 8 percent of the plastic is micro plastic. It’s not too late to do something about it.” Fishing gear comprises an estimated half of the debris. The Ocean Cleanup intends to capture, concentrate and ship the materials from the patch back to land.

Exmoor Ponies Beat the Odds The Exmoor pony, which inhabits an area bordered by Devon and Somerset counties in England, is currently listed as endangered by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust. It’s believed that these ponies derive from the original prehistoric horse that made the trek from Alaska to Great Britain some 130,000 years ago. Today, about 150 Exmoor ponies roam free on the moor and many more are being reared on farms in other parts of the UK. The Exmoor ponies benefit the environment, attract visitors and increase awareness of environmental conservation.

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Meatless Munchies

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The Problem With Bottled Water Is the Bottle One million plastic bottles are sold around the world each minute. Most are used for bottled water, and most end up in the trash. As demand grows, especially in China, so does the bottle problem. According to environmental watchdog Euromonitor, if the present rate of consumption is not reduced, humans will use an estimated half a trillion plastic bottles a year by 2021. The French mineral water brand Evian is part of the problem, but is working on a plan to address it through a new approach. The company plans to use 100 percent recycled plastic by 2025 and to partner with a nonprofit focused on collecting ocean plastic.

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People relying on plant-based diets can find it challenging to honor their philosophies when enjoying a night out in a beer hall. But in Quincy, Massachusetts, the tavern Rewild is giving hope to those that want to get a little buzzed and still trust the menu. Owner Pat McAuley is working with chef Will Hernandez to offer vegan food at affordable prices. McAuley says, “There’s no other place in Massachusetts that you can go have a few beers, hang out with friends and eat plant-based food. My primary goal of the whole project is to just bring plant-based food in a social and fun way.”

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Ancient Canines Presumed Extinct Dog Species Rediscovered

After thinking the New Guinea highland wild dog had gone extinct in its native habitat, researchers have now confirmed the existence of a healthy, viable population, hidden on the island in one of the most remote and inhospitable regions on Earth. According to DNA analysis, these are the most ancient and primitive canids (dogs) in existence. “The discovery and confirmation of the highland wild dog for the first time in over half a century is not only exciting, but an incredible opportunity for science,” says the group behind the discovery, the New Guinea Highland Wild Dog Foundation.

3-D Domiciles High-Tech Instant Homes on Horizon

A 3-D printed home can be built in less than 24 hours at a cost of $10,000. Developers hope to cut it to $4,000 to help families living in poverty or other unsafe conditions. New Story, a housing charity organization, and ICON, a construction tech company, have partnered to try ending global homelessness. Being able to lock the door and have a safe shelter can be elusive. An entire community of printed homes is planned for construction in El Salvador. The 650-square-foot, proof-of-concept prototype—containing a living room, small office, one bedroom and one bathroom—was built in Austin, Texas. Human workers installed the windows, doors, plumbing and electrical systems. ICON staff will use the home as an office to test its durability.

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Baltimore is spending $15 million to deploy 4,000 sensor-equipped trash receptacles that signal when they need emptying to increase collection efficiency. “The cans come with Wi-Fi; we will utilize this capability to allow the can to transmit information, including how full it is, so we can offer as-needed servicing of the cans,” says Jeffrey Raymond, with the Baltimore Department of Public Works. The solar-powered trash receptacles are manufactured by Ecube Labs, with offices in Los Angeles and South Korea. The company is installing its CleanCUBE bins across Baltimore in three stages, starting with 150 units in the South Baltimore gateway/casino area.

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Dogs Help Restore Burnt Forests in Chile

Forest fires in Chile ravaged vast swathes of land in 2017, burning sturdy older trees in the El Maule region. Since then, three border collies belonging to Francisca Torres, a member of the environmental nonprofit Pewos, have been wandering through the charred remains with special satchels that spray seeds as they run to sow seedlings, grass and flowers. A major goal is for animals that fled the fires to return. “The main thing is for the fauna to be able to live,” says Torres. She says the dogs, bred to herd sheep, are smart and fast, covering a much larger area than a human could on foot.

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Frogs and toads are returning in parts of Panama after a deadly fungal disease devastated amphibians in Central America from 2004 to 2007. New research shows that evolution may have saved the day. In El Cope, at least four species disappeared, including the redstriped Rio San Juan robber frog. Four other species lost at least 88 percent of their populations. They are still infected with the fungus, but are alive and increasing in numbers, according to a new study in the journal Science. Studies have shown that as bad as disease outbreaks get, they play a tiny role in species extinction, notes Andrew Blaustein, at Oregon State University, who wasn’t part of the current study. Evolution allows species to resist completely succumbing to the nastiest diseases, “So, yes, there is hope.” NATampa.com

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Cork is both recyclable and renewable because it regenerates its bark after harvesting, which causes no harm to trees. Durable cork can be found in the flooring of the Library of Congress and as an insulator for space shuttles. It’s also a waterproof, abrasion-resistant fire retardant and acoustic insulator with odor and humidity-controlling and acoustic sound-dampening applications. In Portugal, the world’s largest producer, the outer skin regrows in time for the next harvest. The stripped trees absorb large amounts of carbon dioxide and release more oxygen, so Portugal’s cork forests, or montados, are often referred to as the “lungs” of the environment.

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hat do we mean when we say, I want to lose weight? Of course we mean we want to lose fat. No one says, I want to lose muscle. Weight loss is not really the goal—fat loss is. So, how do you lose fat? You have to first release it from your fat cells to be burned and then avoid more fat from being stored. This article will tell you how to do both and give you two ways to lose fat. It’s your insulin hormone that pushes fat into fat cells and keeps it locked up in them. The higher your insulin, the more fat you store. Conversely, the lower your insulin, the more fat you release to be burned. Your insulin is stimulated most by sugars and processed carbs (i.e. anything made from ground grain). Next, it is moderately stimulated by protein. Eating fat does not stimulate your insulin at all! Yes, that’s right, eating fat does not cause you to store fat as long as you don’t eat sugars or processed carbs and eat protein in moderation with fat. There is a well-known lifestyle that does just that.

A Ketogenic Lifestyle

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of healthy fats and moderate protein and very low to no sugars and processed carbs. Healthy fats significantly improve health, taste good, provide you with better and more consistent energy and clarity, decrease food cravings and help you feel better than sugar and grain-based (processed carb) diets. At an upcoming seminar, January 15 (details below), learn all this and how to easily transition into the ketogenic lifestyle. If you are looking for faster fat loss or have become stuck at a plateau on a ketogenic lifestyle, the HCG Diet may be for you.

The HCG Diet

HCG is human chorionic gonadotropin, a hormone found in both men and women. During pregnancy, HCG is elevated in women. Around since 1954, when Dr. Albert Simeons published his book, Pounds and Inches: A New Approach to Obesity, this diet has had a controversial reputation and is often thought of as a fad or lose-weightquick diet. However, HCG has many benefits, including increased energy, improved endurance, burning excess fat and lowering cholesterol levels. Dr. Oz investigated the pros and cons and agrees that in certain people this diet affords healthy weight loss without hunger. NATampa.com

The HCG protocol consists of extreme caloric restriction and daily injections, allowing the body to access fat stores while consuming limited calories, providing weight loss of up to a pound a day. The critics of this protocol believe it does not allow for good nutrition and can have some side effects, but so do obesity, fast food intake and a sedentary lifestyle. HCG is available as oral drops, tablets and tinctures, but one is only able to achieve an adequate blood level of HCG with prescription strength injections. The protocol has three phases: loading; calorie restriction weight loss; maintenance. The daily injection of HCG controls hunger and keeps one’s body from breaking down muscle during calorie restriction by promoting an anabolic state. Since hormone imbalance, including thyroid dysfunction and menopause, can cause weight gain and often makes weight loss very difficult, HCG provides a benefit by promoting balance in sex and human growth hormones. A safe and successful HCG protocol takes into account one’s age and level of health by adjusting both dose and appropriate calorie restriction and should be managed or overseen by an experienced healthcare provider. Once you have lost the weight (fat) you want to lose, you maintain yourself via a ketogenic, plant-based or other healthy lifestyle that does not include sugars or processed carbs. Remember, weight loss is not really the goal—fat loss is—while maintaining or increasing muscle. Measuring weight is not an effective way of determining fat loss because muscle is so much denser than fat. The best measure of fat loss is waist measurement or, alternatively, how your clothes fit. Come hear Les Cole, MD and Kathie Gonzales, ARNP speak on weight (fat) loss, important supplements and achieving the body you want inside and out, 6 to 7:30 p.m., January 15, at St. Petersburg Health & Wellness & Vital Solutions IV Nutrition, located at 2100 Dr. MLK Jr. St. N, St. Petersburg. For more information, call 727- 202-6807 or visit StPetehw.com. See ad right.

25 Years of Natural Awakenings by Jan Hollingsworth

Sharon Bruckman—a he year was 1994. The real “natural America Online awakening” is about dreamer and entrepreneur in her own right— opened the first each of us waking up was quietly laying the gateway to the World to who we truly are and foundation for what Wide Web; Jeff Bezos founded the fledgling the kind of world we would become the largbehemoth Amazon; and can create together. est franchise publishing network in the natural Deepak Chopra installed ~Sharon Bruckman health industry: Natural the first bricks on his Awakenings magazine. path to enlightenment “America’s natural wellness and sustainwith the publication of his book The Seven ability movements were in their infancy Spiritual Laws of Success: A Practical Guide when we started,” says Bruckman. “Now to the Fulfillment of Your Dreams. Perhaps not coincidentally, genetically the seeds that were planted in fertile soil are benefiting people nationwide, as well as engineered tomatoes entered the U.S. food throughout our precious planet.” supply that year, spawning a GMO food Woven from the threads of grit, revolution that transcended the age-old inspiration and perhaps serendipity, debate between pesticides and organics. the magazine was a tapestry of health, Frankenfoods, as they are called, were the healing and mindfulness. Its successful leading edge of a cultural awakening. Naples debut was quickly followed by a Meanwhile, in the sleepy, sunsecond edition in Sarasota. drenched beach town of Naples, Florida, 26

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damaged site. However, recent evidence has attributed the beneficial effects of stem cell transplantation not to their direct differentiation abilities, but rather their ability to secrete bioactive molecules which provide a regenerative microenvironment for various injured tissues to limit the area of damage and mount a self-regulated regenerative response. Exosomes are crucial mediators of cell-to-cell communication which is involved in normal physiological processes and, additionally, play a role in the development and progression of diseases. Therefore, current studies are increasingly focusing on the role of exosomes in mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) transplantation and their therapeutic potential.

What role do exosomes play in immune response? Exo-

Next Generation Regenerative Cell Therapy

Exosomes by Dr. Amar Talati

are small biological membrane vesicles that measure 30 to 100nm in diameter. They are involved in a wide array of biological activities such as cell-cell communication, signal transduction, transport of genetic materials and modulation of immune

response. Numerous studies indicate that exosomes play important roles in cell-tocell communication, and exosomes from specific cell types and conditions display multiple functions such as exerting positive effects on regeneration in many tissues. It is widely accepted that the therapeutic potential of stem cells may be mediated largely by the paracrine factors; harnessing the paracrine effects of stem and progenitor cells without affecting the living, replicating and potentially pluripotent cell populations is an advantage in terms of safety and complexity. In past decades, transplanted stem cells were believed to heal damaged tissue by directly differentiating into cells at the

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rthomolecular Nutrition and Wellness Center has been utilizing regenerative medicine therapies going on 20 years, including the intravenous laser and micronutrient therapy, platelet rich plasma and stem cell therapies. Always at the forefront, they now introduce the latest in revolutionary regenerative medicine—Exosome Therapy.

What are exosomes? Exosomes

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somes are considered carriers of immune responses. The promotion or suppression of immune responses depends on the characteristics of the parent cell. Antigenpresenting cells (APCs), including dendritic cells (DCs) and B lymphocytes, secrete exosomes that carry immunostimulatory molecules.

Why use exosomes? MSCs are

known to play a vital role in regeneration of injured tissue by homing in on injured or diseased cells and secreting bioactive factors. Bioactive factors secreted by MSCs stimulate resident stem cells that then construct new tissue. Exosomes have the potential to recapitulate this therapeutic function while avoiding issues associated with using whole stem cells. • Within regenerative medicine, exosome therapy is the latest treatment that is impressing doctors; many argue that exosomes may be more important than stem cells due to their unique ability to function as a “messenger” within the body, transferring information from cell to cell. Enhancing stem cell therapy with added exosomes is considered a superior and optimal therapy. • Due to their small size, exosomes are better able to avoid entrapment in filter organs and cross biological barriers than whole cells.

Numerous studies indicate that exosomes play important roles in cell-to-cell communication, and exosomes from specific cell types and conditions display multiple functions such as exerting positive effects on regeneration in many tissues. â&#x20AC;˘ Due to their acellular nature, there is lower risk of adverse side effects such as neoplastic transformation or eliciting an immune response. â&#x20AC;˘ Exosomes also have a unique therapeutic application because they can be used topically on the skin, injected with an IV or inhaled so they get into the lungs which is exceptionally beneficial for respiratory diseases such as COPD, as well as organ and joint regeneration.

Is Exosome Therapy safe and where is it obtained? MSC-

derived exosomes can be steadily isolated from the MSC-conditioned medium. They are as effective as direct MSC transplantation and their beneficial therapeutic effects have been demonstrated in various models, including those for cardiovascular disease,

acute kidney injury, liver injury, lung injury and cutaneous wound healing. Exosomes are processed from healthy, carefully screened mothers at the time of their scheduled Cesarean section. Donors are prescreened and undergo comprehensive testing, including serological testing for communicable diseases HBsAg; HBcAb; HCV; HIV I/II Ab; HIV NAT. (Infectious disease testing is performed at a certified laboratory in accordance with the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) and 42 CFR Part 493.) Orthomolecular Nutrition and Wellness Center is located at 9225 Ulmerton Rd., Ste. 312, Largo. For more information and appointments, call 727-518-9808 and/or visit OrthomolecularNutrition.net. See ad page 15.

Dr. Amar Talati, medical director for Orthomolecular Nutrition and Wellness Center, received his doctorate in 2011 from Lincoln Memorial University. He dabbled in other specialties but found his passion to be family medicine, providing hard-working individuals with affordable, quality health care. His holistic mind-bodyspirit approach includes deep listening to uncover the root cause of the issue and many times there are alternative solutions to medication.

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seniors at Chicago’s Rush University found that eating leafy greens once or twice a day slowed mental deterioration. reduce anxiety and depression, protect against mental decline and even correct stroke damage. In a Swiss study using MRI, people drinking green tea immediately had heightened activity in the workingmemory part of their brain.

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New Energy for the New Year by Ronica A. O’Hara

ith the merry-making furor of the holidays behind us, it’s that time of year when our bodies are crying out for some detox and rejuvenation. Aside from getting back to the basics—a healthy diet and daily exercise—we can take a page from traditional Chinese and Indian medical practices and holistic approaches and use natural, organby-organ procedures to renew our bodies and restore inherent vitality. “Strengthening our organs is critical because the organs create the vital essences of life, and our emotional and mental health depends to a great extent on how healthy our organs are,” notes T. Caylor Wadlington, a doctor of Oriental medicine and acupuncture teacher in Denver. “In working to revitalize and re-energize the organs, we renew not just our physical body, but also our sense of well-being.” Here’s a guide to a gentle fix-up campaign for the five organs considered vital for life in both Western and Eastern medicine: 30

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Boost the Brain

“Stress can lead to imbalance of the brain’s neurotransmitters, making it more difficult to focus, concentrate, relax and sleep—but it’s reversible, and the brain can absolutely heal from these effects under the right circumstances,” says integrative neurologist Ilene S. Ruhoy, M.D., Ph.D., of the Center for Healing Neurology, in Seattle.

Assess it: If you find it hard concentrat-

ing, sleeping, getting things done, remembering where things are and not being grouchy, the brain could be on stress-related overload. See a doctor if teeth grinding, high blood pressure, shortness of breath, fainting or dizziness develop.

Eat this: The top brain boosters are easy to swallow—dark chocolate, berries, nuts and avocados, along with oily fish, reports WebMD. Also, a five-year study of 950 NATampa.com

ommends boswellia, long used in Asian and African medicine. It targets cerebral inflammation, stimulates the growth of neurons, enhances cognition, lowers depression and alleviates learning and memory problems.

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nating slow movements, or even rest with one-to-two-minute bursts of intense, all-out, heart-pounding moves like Zumba dancing, jogging or lunges increases important proteins called the neurotrophic factor that help brain cells grow, work and live longer, reports a new study from Canada’s McMaster University.

Rejuvenate the Heart

Stress also increases hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, which drive up blood pressure, blood sugar and inflammation, says holistic cardiologist Joel Kahn, M.D., of Detroit, author of The Whole Heart Solution: Halt Heart Disease Now with the Best Alternative and Traditional Medicine.

Assess it: Shortness of breath, irregu-

lar heartbeat, anxiety, panic and swollen feet or ankles are signs the heart may be overloaded. Get medical help immediately if there is unusual deep exhaustion, unexplained weakness, nausea, dizziness, chest pain or pain that spreads to the arms.

Eat this: “The best foods for a stressed heart are those rich in magnesium. I like a giant green, leafy salad, often organic arugula, with blueberries, pumpkin seeds and walnuts,” says Kahn.

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Drink this: Green tea is proven to

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made with organic soy or nut milks, a heaping tablespoon of turmeric (a potent anti-inflammatory also shown to reverse Alzheimer’s “brain tangles”) and a pinch of black pepper.

levels seem to be linked to a higher risk of respiratory infections and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to a review of clinical studies in Advances in Nutrition.

Supplement with this: Hawthorn strengthens and tones heart muscles, suppresses deadly blood-clotting signals, fights inflammation and lowers heart attack risk, studies show. European doctors routinely prescribe it for managing mild heart failure, either alone or with drugs.

Try this movement: To loosen the airways when tense, the American Lung Association recommends slowly breathing in through the nose for two counts with the mouth closed. Purse the lips as if to whistle, and then breathe out slowly and gently through the lips to a count of four.

Try this movement: Hop on a bike: Cycling 20 miles a week slashes heart disease risk by half, reports the British Medical Journal. Also, do slow stretches every day: A Japanese study found a correlation between flexibility of the body and of the arteries.

Detox the Kidneys

Cleanse the Lungs

Family holidays may not always be unconditionally loving, which can induce stress, anger and sadness— emotions linked in laboratory studies to decreases in lung function. “You can actually give yourself a stress asthma attack,” says Maui naturopath Carolyn Dean, M.D., ND, author of The Complete Natural Medicine Guide to Women’s Health.

Assess it: Trouble breathing, shortness of

breath and a cough that won’t go away are signs of stressed-out lungs. If there’s coughing up of blood or mucus, or discomfort or pain when breathing, see a doctor.

Eat this: A 10-year study of 650 Euro-

pean adults found that eating apples and tomatoes two or three times a day, along with other fruit, speeds the healing of smoke-damaged lungs and seems to slow down the lungs’ natural aging process.

Drink this: a juice combining cilantro, car-

rot, celery and ginger. According to the Lung Institute, cilantro helps remove heavy metals, carrots provide vitamin A to repair lung tissue, celery helps flush out carbon dioxide and ginger removes irritants from the lungs.

The kidneys are hard-working, fist-sized organs just below the back rib cage that filter waste and toxins out of 200 quarts of blood a day.

Assess it: Fatigue, feeling cold, shortness of breath, itchiness, swollen hands or feet, a puffy face, metallic-tasting food and ammonia-smelling breath are signs of growing kidney stress. See a doctor if experiencing kidney pain, weakness, lightheadedness, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, extreme thirst or decreased urination. Eat this: Bone broth,

wheat, millet, black sesame seeds, chestnuts, mulberries, raspberries, strawberries and walnuts are recommended by herbalist and acupuncturist Irina Logman of the Advanced Holistic Center, in New York City, to restore the kidneys.

Drink this: Water with squirts of lemon or lime. “The citrate makes water, as metabolized, more alkaline, which helps to remove acid from the blood, bring pH into balance and prevents bone, heart and further kidney damage,” says Phoenix nephrologist Mandip S. Kang, M.D., author of The Doctor’s Kidney Diet: A Nutritional Guide to Managing and Slowing the Progression of Chronic Kidney Disease. Supplement with this: Dandelion tea

helps to cleanse and strengthen the kidneys and a new study in Renal Failure reports

that it also protects the kidneys from damage by certain toxins.

Try this qigong movement: Rub the palms together to warm them, and then place them on the kidney areas. Slowly massage in circular motions 12 times.

Shore up the Liver

“The liver is critical for detoxifying the body, but higher sugar and alcohol consumption over the holidays, as well as more stress, can increase toxin buildup that can damage the liver, which is why it’s important to take steps to help it recover,” says functional chiropractor Jennifer R. Welch, DC, of Iowa Functional Health, in Clive, Iowa.

Assess it: Itchy skin, easy bruising, musky-smelling breath, itchy red palms and mental sluggishness are early problem signs. Advanced symptoms that require medical care are yellowish skin, abdominal pain, swollen legs and ankles, ongoing fatigue, dark urine and pale stool. Eat these: A Chinese study linked liver

disease with low potassium levels, so consume sweet potatoes, tomato sauce, beet greens, beans and blackstrap molasses.

Drink this: Sip probiotic drinks like kombucha, kefir and yogurt-based smoothies. The probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus significantly lowered liver damage linked to excess acetaminophen in a recent Emory University laboratory study. Supplement with this: Milk thistle

has been shown in Italian animal studies to decrease and even reverse damage to the liver caused by medications, alcohol, antibiotics, pollution and heavy metals.

Try this yoga movement: With feet shoulder-width apart, make circles with the hips, pushing the torso farther and farther outward with each circle. Ronica A. O’Hara is a Denver-based freelance health writer. Connect at OHaraRonica@gmail.com. January 2019

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Creating Calm Children

The Importance of Developing Internal Guidance Systems by Lisa Danahy

“I was at a loss as to where to turn to try and help my son. He had always struggled with self-regulation. As a toddler, he would tantrum for up to six hours at a time. We could not plan activities, go on vacation or visit friends since we never knew what would set him off and how long it would take him to calm down. In preschool, he was asked to leave one school because of his tantrums and he was having trouble making friends in his new school. Our pediatrician, occupational therapist and county psychologist all suggested he just needed to take a breath and calm down, but he didn’t know how. My son’s first private yoga session produced immediate results. Tantrums went from hours to minutes as my son utilized the tools he learned and was able to calm and express himself, something he was unable to do in the past. Our son now happily goes to restaurants, grocery stores and our friends’ houses. He has had an increase in play date invitations as his behavior and demeanor as a whole have calmed down. In his preschool, his teachers have noticed a difference in his ability to sit for circle time, share with others and be patient while waiting for his turn. What you have given me is a happy little boy who still gets upset but knows how to self-regulate and calm down. It is a joy to watch my son take a physical step back in an upsetting situation, take deep breaths and then calmly re-engage. Thank you for everything you have taught him.” ~Grateful Parent 32

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very day, thousands of children struggle with self-regulation, selfsoothing and self-confidence. All it takes is one person with the right training and the willingness to believe in a child’s capacity for happiness and goodness to make all the difference. Empowering children to feel and act consciously, caringly and constructively is our job as the adults in their world. We must model for our children tools of wellness. For many years, as the director of a busy preschool, I practiced yoga to help me stay healthy, balanced and calm. Practicing yoga didn’t eliminate the challenges in my daily life, but as they arose, I used my yoga skills to regulate my breathing, relax my tense muscles and rebalance my energy. At times, I was also able to use yoga to raise my energy levels and build resilience. My yoga met me wherever I was. I began sharing these tools with my students—usually when they had just been marched into my office by an angry teacher. Instead of engaging words, I would invite my little visitor to curl their fists tightly, close their eyes and take a few breaths while imagining being turtles tucked into their shells. Tucking into their shells, even if just for a few breaths, seemed to help press the “reset” button, connect the mind and body and slow everything down, giving them time to check in with themselves. Reconnecting children with their own internal guidance system allows them to seek solutions from the inside, develop and rely on their intuition, and gain greater control of their responses to what is happening around them. I was compelled through this work to complete my children’s yoga certification, learning a children’s yoga method that combined kundalini yoga with Montessori education. I came to understand the physiology behind the mind-body connection and how yoga fuels self-regulation, self-soothing and self-confidence. Sharing these tools with children and watching them reconnect with their natural state of happiness and goodness was a powerful learning experience for me. Not only did I come to realize that we adults are the platforms from which our children will launch, but with the tools of yoga and

mindfulness, I was able to reconnect with and love the child within me and help the children in my world become more confident, aware, loving and mindful. Lisa Danahy, E-RYT 200, RCYT, YACEP, Radiant Child Yoga facilitator and mentor, conducts children’s yoga trainings around the country, with upcoming training to be held at

A Yoga Village, in Clearwater. Danahy has more than 30 years’ experience as a former school administrator, educator, certified trainer and master yoga instructor. Her work as an educator and trainer is supported by a BA in psychology as well as specialized training in Kripalu Yoga in schools, Ashaya Therapeutic Yoga, Dynamic Gentle Yoga, Pranakriya Prenatal Yoga and Divine Sleep

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Cannabis as a Healing Therapy by Amber Lanier Nagle

ustin Sulak, D.O., opened a private osteopathic manipulation, hypnotherapy and integrative medicine practice in Hallowell, Maine, in 2009, the same year the state’s voters expanded its medical cannabis law. At that time, he was one of the few physicians in Maine willing to certify patients to use cannabis legally. As of this writing, 33 states now allow medical marijuana, and 10 of them allow its recreational use. Cannabis initiatives continue to find their way onto state ballots with each election cycle. Today, Sulak’s practice serves thousands of patients that use cannabis for authorized medical purposes. He educates medical professionals and patients on its safe, clinical use, while continuing to explore its therapeutic potential. Visit Healer.com to learn more.

What led you to become a national advocate for the therapeutic potential of medicinal cannabis?

After trying cannabis in my teens, I realized what I had been told about the herb was not true, and I began thinking more critically about mainstream and natural approaches to health. Cannabis helped me make deeper connections with people, nature, music and spirituality. In college, I worked with social and political activists to learn and spread the truth about cannabis— that it’s a plant that has been used by humankind for thousands of years; that it has the potential to address many of our healthcare and environmental problems; that it’s been a victim of propaganda; and that it’s safe for most people. Then, as a first-year medical student, I attended a conference lecture on the endocannabinoid system, a powerful physiological system our bodies use to stay healthy and respond to illness and injuries, and I saw the incredible therapeutic potential of cannabis in a new light. 34

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Today, there’s enormous evidence, including a 2017 report from the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, concluding that cannabis can be a safe and effective medicine for treating many conditions.

Which conditions are your patients using medical cannabis for?

My two offices in Maine currently follow approximately 8,000 patients who use medical cannabis, and of those, about 70 percent suffer from chronic pain, many of whom are able to eliminate or decrease their dependence on opioids. Post-traumatic stress disorder is the next most common diagnosis we treat with cannabis, with excellent results where other medications fail. Medical cannabis is like a magnet for conditions that fail to respond to conventional medical approaches, including cancer, multiple sclerosis, dementia, Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis, epilepsy, movement disorders, tick-borne disease, brain and spinal cord injuries and more.

How do you address concerns that cannabis is a gateway drug and can become addictive?

Research proves that medical cannabis actually serves as an exit drug, not a gateway drug. One study of 350 medical cannabis users in California found 40 percent of the subjects used cannabis as a substitute for alcohol, 26 percent as a substitute for illicit drugs, and 66 percent as a substitute for prescription drugs. Any time a person can replace a harmful substance with a safer substance like cannabis, it’s a step in the right direction. Cannabis dependence does exist, but is uncommon. One study published in the journal Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology found that only 9 percent of those who try cannabis illicitly develop dependence, compared to 24 percent of NATampa.com

those who try heroin. Cannabis withdrawal is mild and similar in intensity to caffeine withdrawal, and most people don’t have any trouble stopping using cannabis, when and if they need to.

Are there any side effects?

The common adverse effects of cannabis are mild, especially when compared to other drugs. A 2008 review found that in 23 randomized controlled trials, there was no higher incidence of serious adverse events following medical cannabis use compared with control. Dizziness was the most common non-serious adverse effect. Other common adverse effects include euphoria, altered consciousness, acute panic or paranoid reaction; altered motivation; impaired attention, memory and psychomotor performance; tachycardia; orthostatic hypotension; dry mouth; and increased appetite.

If someone lives in a state that has legalized medicinal cannabis and thinks it may help a disease or condition, what should be their first step? The ideal first step is to find a medical provider with experience in the medical cannabis field. The Society of Cannabis Clinicians (CannabisClinicians.org) is a good resource. Amber Lanier Nagle is a freelance writer based in Northwest Georgia. Connect at AmberNagle.com.

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BLOOD CHEMISTRY A New Roadmap to Better Health by Linda Sechrist

ood detectives trained in the art of investigation know not only how to look for, collect and interpret evidence, but also how to use the tools that can help them solve a mystery. With the right tool, such as a comprehensive functional blood chemistry analysis, an experienced practitioner trained in systems biology examines the body’s metabolic blueprint, unravelling the enigma of declining health hijacked by chronic disease. Holistic health practitioners like Kristin Grayce McGary, of Boulder, Colorado, use these skills to provide clients with sound recommendations, screen for health issues and monitor changes as needed. “This kind of sleuthing is what sets us apart,” says McGary.

Pathological Versus Functional The results of a blood test are essential to understanding anyone’s current state of health. No other screenings are more efficient and effective than the comprehensive blood chemistry panels used by functional medicine and holistic health practitioners to establish a baseline of biomarkers for tracking an individual’s health and nutritional needs. In the field of blood chemistry analysis, there are two main types of reference ranges—pathological and functional. The 36

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pathological range is used by the majority of conventionally trained medical doctors that are focused on diagnosing disease. The functional range is used to assess risk for disease before it develops, says McGary. “It is critical that you find a holistic and intelligent doctor skilled in functional medicine,” says Boulder-based Suzy Cohen, a registered pharmacist and author of Drug Muggers: Which Medications Are Robbing Your Body of Essential Nutrients—and Natural Ways to Restore Them. “Working with a functional medicine practitioner, as well as a local trusted pharmacist who has access to your medication regimen and sensitivities, is the safest way to regain health.” It also saves money, because choosing the best supplements, herbal extracts, essential oils, dietary changes and other non-pharmaceutical healing modalities allows for healing faster, she says. Conventional practitioners, constrained by insurance company requirements, generally order simple blood panels with basic markers for heart, kidney and liver function. These might include reference ranges for hemoglobin, platelets, glucose, calcium and electrolytes. “The baseline lab panel that I prefer for patients has 68 markers, plus a urinalysis. This means that I get five or six full pages of results, which gives me a more in-depth insight into someone’s health,” McGary says.

A Better Roadmap to Health McGary considers the most important differences between the interpretation of functional and conventional markers to be the statistically compiled range of values that functional practitioners consider normal and the interconnections taken into consideration during the comprehensive analysis. “Conventional reference ranges are compiled by laboratories from a huge population of people, many of whom had their blood analyzed because they were already sick. Functional reference ranges are compiled from a much smaller population of healthy people whose bodies are functioning optimally,” she says. If a marker falls inside the tighter functional range, it’s a green flag that compares favorably with healthy individuals. If a marker falls outside the wider conventional range, it’s a red flag that correlates to sick people. The marker that falls in-between is a yellow flag. “Functional practitioners are looking for yellow flags, which are the early warning signs that no one sees or feels yet as symptoms,” explains McGary, who spends more than two hours reviewing the blood analyses with clients. “We’re not only about prevention and achieving vibrant health— which we do by helping clients choose the best supplements to correct deficiencies— we’re also about helping individuals get to the root cause of their health challenge so that they can enjoy life.” Functional blood chemistry analysis is not generally covered by health insurance, and can cost between $180 and $2,500, depending on the complexity of the panel, the number of markers ordered and the time spent by a practitioner in consultation and interpretation of results. However, the out-of-pocket cost may be worth it, says Cohen. “In health, sometimes you get what you pay for. You don’t want to be somebody’s number and pushed out the door,” she says. “It’s important to feel like you have been listened to and that your entire medical history has been fully evaluated.” Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings.

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I believe our plate is a reflection of our inner state. ~Carly Pollack, author of Feed Your Soul

BEFRIENDING FOOD Embrace the Psychology of Eating

by Marlaina Donato

nyone that has struggled to lose weight, eat right or deal with an eating disorder is familiar with the emotional battle that can evolve from the simple act of seeking sustenance. “The black-and-white mentality of needing to be perfect or counting calories leads us into a rabbit hole of bingeing, dieting and stuck in a love/hate relationship with food,” says Carly Pollack, whose new book, Feed Your Soul: Nutritional Wisdom to Lose Weight Permanently and Live Fulfilled, comes out next month. “We live in a society that is obsessed with mainstream media and celebrity culture,” says Pollack. “Poor body image and an unhealthy relationship with food are synonymous. You can’t have one without the other.” Enter the psychology of eating, a movement built upon a mindset that reshapes our relationship to food, focusing on emotions, beliefs and physiological responses. These insights, grounded in research, offer empowering, new perspectives.

Mind Games

Nutritional Psychologist Marc David, who highlights research on the food/mind connection in his book The Slow Down Diet: 38

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Eating for Pleasure, Energy, and Weight Loss, says our thoughts about what is on our plates have even more impact on our physiological responses than vitamins or minerals. Guilt about consuming certain foods can slow digestion and increase chemical responses that store fat, while enjoying the same foods without stress can boost metabolism and nutritional absorption. “The most important aspect of creating and maintaining a healthy relationship with food is to bring awareness to our thoughts and behaviors around food,” says Pollack, founder of Nutritional Wisdom, a holistic practice based in Austin. Simplicity, eating real food and unraveling perceptions are paramount. “With all of the information overload out there, ‘eating right’ has turned into ‘eating perfectly,’” Pollack says. “I believe our plate is a reflection of our inner state.”

Gender Differences

Fear-based approaches to eating generally and eating to cope with emotions are seen often as primarily women’s struggles, but a high percentage of men also suffer. In fact, according to Marc David’s Institute for the Psychology of Eating, 40 percent of binge eaters are male.

Helpful Links Harriet Morris’ informative podcast, The Eating Coach TheShiftInside.com/podcast High-octane inspiration from Carly Pollack (YouTube channel) YouTube.com/user/NutritionalWisdom The Institute for the Psychology of Eating PsychologyOfEating.com “Women’s food issues spring from the cultural pressure to prioritize their appearance over their wisdom, while men may turn to food to deal with career pressure,” says Harriet Morris, who hosts The Eating Coach podcast in Shropshire, England. “I’ve found, too, that both men and women use food as a way to avoid dealing with issues around sexuality, but their needs are very distinct.” Because a man’s sense of self is much more linked to his sexuality, food can be used to avoid dealing with aspects of male sexuality he is uncomfortable with, says Morris. “Work with my male clients is about avoiding perfectionism and opting instead for a powerful kind of ‘imperfectionism’ where strength allows for pleasure. This—not a Marvel superhero—is a real man.” Regardless of gender, changing perspective is key, adds Morris. “Our problem is not food. Bulimia, excess weight, IBS [irritable bowel syndrome] and a whole host of other issues are teachers, not enemies. We have, for very good reasons, been using food as a life manager,” she says. In the end, nourishing ourselves on all levels is what it’s all about, says Pollack. “Our relationship with food gives us the opportunity to examine our relationship to ourselves, our sense of worth, who we think we are, what we feel we deserve and how we show up day-to-day in this body for this beautiful life we’ve been given.” Marlaina Donato is the author of Multidimensional Aromatherapy. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

Advice From Our Experts Carly Pollack: 4 Create guidelines for how you intend to achieve health and happiness. Gather tools that will help you stay focused (nightly journaling, daily visualization, keeping a food log, creating accountability with friends and family). 4 Remember that our mistakes are opportunities to see more clearly what needs to be healed. We’ll make mistakes; old patterns will pop up when we least expect them to that’ll remind us that this life is a practice, not a perfect. 4 Take a nightly inventory by answering three questions: What did I do today that was great regarding my relationship with food? How can I improve? What will I do tomorrow to put this improvement into action?

Harriet Morris: 4 Allow for pleasure. We are wired to seek pleasure, because on an evolutionary level, the things that helped us survive made us feel good—and food is one of them. There are ways to find healthy alternatives that satisfy our pleasure-seeking center without the huge price tag. 4 Slow down when you eat. You will feel satisfied sooner and eat less. 4 We might look at how compulsive eating is actually a misguided attempt to deal with other issues. Let’s ask, “How can we put food out of that job?”

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Seeking Sanctuary How to Reduce Electromagnetic Radiation at Home

by Emily Courtney

mericans are atYour Alarm Clock and 1,268 There are lots tached to their gadWays to Outsmart the Hazof solutions for gets, and the tech ards of Electronic Pollution. reducing your industry is all too happy to EMFs have cumulative exposure without deliver the latest innovations and sometimes imperceptito consumers that clamor for ble biological effects, Gittleditching every convenience, connection and electronic [device] man notes—especially on unlimited mobility. Meanthe brain, heart, skin, lungs in your house. while, telecom companies and central nervous system. are busy installing fifth-genThe World Health ~Risa Suzuki, eration (5G) infrastructure Organization has classified EMF expert designed to take the nation’s radiofrequency radiation communications revolution to a new level. (RF), a high-frequency EMF associated We love our smartphones and smart with many types of wireless technologies, homes, and especially the relatively newas a Group 2B carcinogen. Radio, televifound freedom from wires and plugs that sion, GPS and cell towers all emit RF, once tethered us to our electronics. But which has become the eye of a gathering concerns about the price to be paid in instorm regarding 5G as companies precreased health risks from electromagnetic pare to install millions of transmitters on fields (EMFs) generated by those devices lampposts and utility poles, along with has surged with the proliferation of silent, standalone antennas nationwide, sending invisible waves of radiation that permeate unprecedented levels of EMF into commuevery facet of modern life. nities and neighborhoods. “The main health concerns include “5G is especially hazardous, since the the breaking of DNA [bonds], leaks in the transmitters are placed closer to the populablood-brain barrier and loss of calcium tions served,” says Samuel Milham, M.D., from cellular membranes,” says Ann Louise MPH, an Olympia, Washington, epidemiGittleman, of Post Falls, Idaho, author of ologist and author of Dirty Electricity: ElecZapped: Why Your Cell Phone Shouldn’t Be trification and the Diseases of Civilization.

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Create a Safer Haven

With electromagnetic radiation blanketing the atmosphere from coast to coast, our homes may offer the only sanctuary from this particular form of pollution—providing we take some low-tech, commonsense steps to minimize household exposure to the health risk.

Find Some Distance

EMFs decrease with distance, so the farther away, the better. Switch to a battery-operated alarm clock, ditch the electric blanket, move the bed away from power outlets and keep wireless baby monitors six feet from beds.

Unplug Each Night

Disable Wi-Fi routers and remove all digital appliances and gadgets to make the bedroom a healing haven, says Gittleman.

Identify Overlooked Sources

“Almost all the homes I walk into have printers with wireless turned on, transmitting frequencies in the thousands of microwatts per square meter,” says EMF expert Risa Suzuki, a certified building biology environmental consultant in Seattle. “Wireless boosters also constantly transmit radio frequency.” Other overlooked household EMF sources include smart meters and household appliances both large and small, including hair dryers, electric shavers and cordless phones.

Change Wireless Habits

Cell phones are prolific EMF producers, so if disconnecting isn’t an option, use a speakerphone or an air tube headset, similar to a doctor’s stethoscope, whenever possible, Gittleman advises in Zapped. Never carry the phone against the body when it’s turned on. For computers and tablets, switch to wired internet and turn on Wi-Fi only when necessary. Opt for a wired mouse, keyboard and other plugged-in accessories.

Shield With Caution

Although there are a variety of EMF-shielding products, experts warn against relying solely on them. “EMFs can bounce and deflect off surfaces, and materials have a certain threshold of what they can shield against,” says Suzuki. Do some research, ask questions and consult with an expert before making a purchase. “It’s easy to get overwhelmed when learning about EMFs, and many people feel totally helpless,” says Suzuki. “But there are lots of solutions for reducing your exposure without ditching every electronic [device] in your house. If you’re willing to take action, then you can absolutely make a positive impact on your health.”

Healthy Home, Healthy Body Combat EMFs

odifying the use of electronics is just one piece of the puzzle in reducing the health impact of EMFs. Other healthy habits include:

Going green. Certain plants that absorb radiation and other

indoor air pollution can be great additions to a healthy home environment. The betel leaf plant, stone lotus flower, spider plant, snake plant and cactus are all good options for helping to clean the air.

Fortifying health. A strong, nourished body provides

greater protection from many health challenges, including EMF exposure. Ann Louise Gittleman suggests consuming superfoods, minerals and supplements that bolster health, such as artichokes, blueberries, rosemary, turmeric, melatonin, whey protein powder and milk thistle.

Earthing. Physically connecting with the earth enables a

transfer of electrons into the body, which helps to neutralize the free radicals that build up from EMF exposure. “Go out in nature as much as possible to discharge energies,” says Gittleman. The easiest way to practice earthing is walking barefoot outside.

Accessorizing. Many experts, including Gittleman, recom-

mend wearing jewelry made of shungite, a black mineraloid composed almost entirely of carbon that can absorb harmful radiation from EMFs. For more information on EMFs and public health, go to: National Cancer Institute Tinyurl.com/ElectromagneticFieldsAndCancer National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Tinyurl.com/ElectricAndMagneticFields

Emily Courtney is a freelance health and wellness writer and editor living in northern Colorado. Connect at EmilyCourtneyWrites@ gmail.com. January 2019

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AUTISM’S Socially GUT-BRAIN Conscious AXIS Investing A Promising Plus: Heart Health

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ith the diagnosis Kids with ASD From specialized diet and supplement regimens to of autism specmay have a variety of alternative theratrum disorder inflammation in pies, parents have a wealth (ASD) on the rise—now the brain, and of complementary options affecting one in every 59 from which to choose. One school-age children, accordwe’ve learned ing to estimates from the U.S. that it can be very integrative approach, however, is showing exceptional, Centers for Disease Control much related to research-backed promise: and Prevention (CDC) — inflammation healing the gut. identifying effective, integrative remedies is more of the gut. important than ever. The Gut-Autism ~Kenneth A. Bock, “You may have five Connection M.D. kids with ASD that are very Children with ASD frequently different in how they present experience gut issues such as and what contributes to the disorder, so constipation or diarrhea; a review from the one size and one treatment does not fit International Society for Autism Research all,” says Kenneth A. Bock, M.D., of Bock indicated that nearly 47 percent of autistic Integrative Medicine, in Red Hook, New children exhibited at least one gastrointestinal York, author of Healing the New Childhood (GI) symptom. And, the more severe a child’s Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and GI symptoms, the more severe the autism, acAllergies. The Groundbreaking Program for cording to a study in BMC Gastroenterology. the 4-A Disorders. Not coincidentally, research is finding ASD encompasses a range of disorders that these digestive conditions and the accharacterized by repetitive behaviors and companying ASD may be connected to the impaired social skills and communication. gut microbiome, an ecosystem of trillions Although it includes four distinct condiof microbes living in the digestive tract. tions, one of its hallmarks is how much it “Kids with ASD may have inflammavaries from person to person and how diftion in the brain, and we’ve learned that it ferent the restrictions can be for each child. can be very much related to inflammation The very nature of the condition lends of the gut,” explains Bock. “The gut and itself to integrative approaches that can be immune system—which are intimately significantly effective, says Bock. “ASD is connected because the majority of our imreally a whole-body disorder that affects mune system is in the gut—are two of the the brain, so a whole-body approach makes most crucial systems involved in autism so much more sense.” spectrum disorders.”

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It turns out that kids with ASD have less bacterial diversity in their guts than non-autistic kids, along with an imbalance between good and bad bacteria. This dysbiosis of the gut flora leads to problems with improper immune function, inflammation and a leaky gut barrier. It all comes down to the gut-brain axis, by which the gut and brain communicate with each other. When the microbiome isn’t balanced, not only is this vital communication system broken, but toxins and pro-inflammatory molecules that trigger ASD-like behaviors can cross the blood-brain barrier. Experts say prioritizing gut health can relieve both GI issues and ASD symptoms.

Focus on Gut Health for ASD Care

For children with ASD, reinforcing the intestinal barrier and restoring balance to the microbiome can have profound health effects. “With dysbiosis and an overly permeable gut, inflammatory molecules can leak into the circulatory system, travel up to the brain and cross the blood-brain barrier, causing inflammation. A lot of it originates in the gut, so when we treat the gut, we can restore microbial balance, diversity and resilience to the ecosystem—and in doing so, decrease inflammation, help restore the appropriate blood-brain barrier and bring the brain back into more of a balance,” advises Bock. Before embarking on a treatment plan, Bock emphasizes the importance of working with a qualified healthcare practitioner to determine where a child fits in terms of subtypes of ASD, along with any other individual contributing factors. Although autism spectrum disorder is complex, using holistic strategies that address the whole body can make all the difference. “I see thousands of kids on the spectrum, and the vast majority of them improve with an integrative approach to treatment, and more and more kids are actually recovering,” notes Bock. Emily Courtney is a freelance health and wellness writer and editor living in northern Colorado. Connect at EmilyCourtneyWrites@ gmail.com.

FOUR WAYS TO SUPPORT GUT HEALTH Gluten- and casein-free diet.

A study published in Metabolic Brain Disease found that excluding gluten and casein led to significant improvements in ASD scores. “A gluten-free, casein-free diet is anti-inflammatory, and can help heal a leaky gut by restoring intestinal integrity and enabling the gut barrier to heal,” says Kenneth A. Bock, M.D.

Probiotics. Beneficial bacteria are integral to a balanced microbiome, but many ASD kids are lacking friendly flora. Research by Rutgers University shows that probiotics can improve GI dysfunction and reduce the severity of ASD symptoms. Prebiotics. To thrive, beneficial bacteria need plenty of prebiotic fiber. In a study of 30 autistic children published in Microbiome, six weeks of prebiotic supplementation led to reduced anti-social behavior. Preconception care. Research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine suggests that a mom’s microbiome may partially determine her child’s ASD risk. Because babies inherit their microbes from their mothers, it’s crucial that pregnant women have healthy gut flora to pass on. Bock recommends that expecting moms ensure adequate intake of probiotics, prebiotics, vitamin D and fish oil, both before and during pregnancy, to help decrease inflammation and promote a healthy maternal microbiome.

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CANINE CONUNDRUM

Controversy ‘Dogs’ Grain-Free Diet The absence of grains isn’t a problem. What’s substituted for the missing grain is what can be the problem. ~Marty Goldstein, DVM, author of The Nature of Animal Healing

ust like their people, dogs are prone to allergies, and pinpointing a cause and cure can be complicated. The maddening itching and scratching that allergic dogs experience can emerge from many factors, including changes in cleaning supplies, chemically treated grass at the park or sensitivity to food—with corn and wheat being common culprits, says Roberta Gleicher, a Purina-certified pet advisor in Long Island. The possible role of these grains in pet food allergies has given rise to an explosion of grain-free products. “Most dogs don’t need grains. They need nutrients,” says Gleicher. “Some of these foods were well-researched, but others were created solely to exploit fads. That’s often why some have better quality ingredients and better nutritional profiles than others.” Many dog owners have found grainfree food to be the answer to their pets’ frustrating health woes. “Our 4-year-old rescue terrier-mix had redness and itching on his belly to the point of bleeding from scratching. It flared up almost immediately after eating food or treats with grains,” says Allison Radkay, a blogger at LooksLikeHappy. com in suburban Chicago. “Trial and error, combined with a lot of antihistamines, kept

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his redness and hives to a minimum while we figured out his allergies: He can handle brown rice, but not corn or wheat.” Grains aren’t evil, says integrative veterinarian Marty Goldstein, DVM, of South Salem, New York, and author of The Nature of Animal Healing: The Definitive Holistic Medicine Guide to Caring for Your Dog and Cat. “There is not a real requirement to feed them. The absence of grains isn’t a problem. What’s substituted for the missing grain is what can be the problem,” he notes. “Foods high in beans, peas and potatoes can block taurine utilization ...” That could be unhealthy for some dogs, according to an alert issued last summer by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It notes that taurine is an amino acid that’s lacking in dogs that develop dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). The condition, which can lead to heart failure if left untreated, has long been associated with certain large and giant-sized dogs. Concerns about grain-free foods were raised when reports of DCM surfaced in breeds not typically predisposed to the disease. While the FDA investigates the potential link between taurine deficiency in some

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grain-free foods, dog owners and veterinarians ponder the best ways to approach a healthy canine diet. Opinions are divided. Justin Shmalberg, DVM, a boardcertified veterinary nutritionist based in Gainesville, Florida, and chief nutrition officer at the pet food company NomNomNow, says there’s a longstanding debate about the necessity of carbohydrates for dogs. “Metabolically, a carb-free, meaty diet, including proteins for necessary blood sugar, works.” Still, dogs absorb many carbs just fine, he says. “Carbs are part of our dogs’ evolution. People eat carbs, and as dogs were domesticated, they adapted to eating more carbs.” Some food formulas substitute potatoes for grains, which are high in starch, says Gleicher. “Too much starch can raise blood sugar levels, which can be especially harmful for dogs with obesity or diabetic issues.” Goldstein, founder of Dr. Marty Nature’s Blend freeze-dried pet food, headquartered in Woodland Hills, California, favors a predominantly meat diet for carnivorous dogs. “The addition of a small amount of cooked, whole grains is okay, especially for a healthy dog. My golden, eating food that contained some brown rice, lived to 19-and-a-half, much longer than today’s life expectancy of 8 to 10 years.” In some cases, it may not be the grain itself that’s creating the problem. “A chemical residue on the grain or a genetically modified variety might trigger an allergic reaction,” Gleicher says. There’s no denying that for some dogs, removing grain has led to significant relief from allergy symptoms. If it helps, there’s no reason to panic over the latest controversy, say the experts. On the other hand, take care in jumping on the grain-free bandwagon without due diligence, careful consideration and consultation with a vet. “The best diet is individualized,” says Shmalberg. “Feed quality foods, rotate protein sources and ask where ingredients come from. Dogs are adaptable. Do what’s best for each of your dogs. Don’t just follow a trend.” Connect with Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@mindspring.com. January 2019

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 12 New Year, New You: Juicing 101 – 11am. Demos to Di For, NFP Demo Specialist. Start the new year off right and discover the basics of juicing with Di. Free. Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727-443-6703, NaturesFoodPatch.com. 200-Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Open House – 1:30-3:30pm. Jackie Edgington, E-RYT 200. Come for a one-hour practice and learn about

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the upcoming 200-Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher. After the practice, stay for a meet-and-greet session where you can get the answers to your questions about the course, its curriculum and requirements. Hear what previous graduates have to say about the course. Free. Yoga Village, 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater. 727-712-1475, Info@AYogaVillage. com, AYogaVillage.com/events.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 13 Ayurveda Herbal Immuni-Tea – 1pm. Tiffany Wimmer, E-RYT 200, Wimtastic Wellness, presents the basic foundations of Ayurveda and how to use herbs to regain and maintain balance. She will also review how certain herbs affect the body from an Ayurvedic perspective. Free. Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727-443-6703, NaturesFoodPatch.com. Yoga for Arthritis/Fibromyalgia and Autoimmune Dispositions – 1-3:30pm. Learn specific practices for the body and mind to not only address the symptoms of these challenges, but transform the underlying foundations that cause them. Authentic yoga starts with a broad and encompassing examination of the many parts of us (mind-body-life) in a true holistic approach, to make movement on these dispositions. Workshop cost is included with unlimited pass or $25 without. Sign up: 727-894-9642, Info@StPeteYoga.com, StPeteYoga.com. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction – 2-4:30pm. 8-week class. Join Angie Parrish and learn to cultivate your natural capacity through mindfulness to care for yourself and find greater balance, ease and peace of mind. 25 CEs offered. 1011 E. Broad St., Tampa. Info & registration, FloridaMindfulness.org/MBSR.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 15 Weight Loss – 6-7:30pm. Turn your weight loss into a lifestyle. Come hear Les Cole, MD and Kathie Gonzales, ARNP speak on weight (fat) loss, important supplements and achieving the body you want inside and out. 10% off Weight Loss Evaluation (expires 1/30). Free. St. Petersburg Health & Wellness & Vital Solutions IV Nutrition, 2100 Dr. MLK Jr. St. N, St. Petersburg. For more information, call 727- 202-6807 or visit StPetehw.com.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16 Weight Management on a Plant-Based Diet – 6:30pm. Kimberly Kyriazis, Vega. Looking to build muscle, get lean or maintain your current physique? Kim will discuss how certain plant-based foods, nutrients & mindset can help you reach your weight management goals. Free. Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727-443-6703, NaturesFoodPatch.com. Hypnosis & NLP to Create Your Ideal Healthy Body – 6:30-8:30pm (6 Wednesdays). Mind-Body Cohesion System developed by Patricia V. Scott, PhD combines Hypnosis, NLP, guided imagery and more for confidence, control cravings, exercise motivation. $175/Register by 1/11; $150/UPHI Members. After $195/$175. Two enroll together, save $20 each. UP Hypnosis Institute at Holistic Center for Vibrant Health, Dunedin. 727-943-5003. UPHypnosis.com.

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 17 Ask the Doctor – 6:30pm. Ask the Doctor – Dr. George Springer, LifeWorks Wellness. At this seminar attendees can bring their medical questions on any condition, from allergies to toxicity and beyond, and have them answered by Dr. Springer. Don’t miss it! Free. Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater. Seating is limited so you will want to get there early. NaturesFoodPatch.com.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 18 Friday Night Yin Yoga – 6:30-8pm. Heather Benton, E-RYT500. The practice of Yin Yoga targets the dense connective tissue of the hips, pelvis and lower spine. Postures are held for longer periods of time allowing the practitioner to dive deep and open the flow of energy more easily to the entire body. This slow-moving practice is done with the assistance of blocks, blankets, bolsters and straps so all levels of students can participate. $15/Advance; $20/Door. Yoga4All, 8836 Seminole Blvd., Seminole. Info, Heather 727-480-3004. Registration Yoga4All. com/workshops.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 19 National Wildlife Refuges: Americas Best Kept Secret – 10-11am. Presented by the Friends of Tampa Bay National Wildlife Refuges, this program will explore the history of the National Wildlife Refuge system including important early sanctuaries in Florida, and will address both the history and wildlife of our local Pinellas refuges including Egmont Key, one of Florida’s largest nesting bird sanctuaries and home to over 30,000 pairs of nesting birds each year. Heartwood Preserve, 4100 Starkey Blvd., Trinity. Info and RSVP, 727-376-5111. New Year, New Practice – 1-3:30pm. Wanda Howe, E-RYT500. No matter your New Year’s resolutions, we know yoga enriches your life. A deep focus into the heart of your practice can restore the “Strong Body–Quiet Mind” we seek in today’s world. Stoke the inner fire with balance and ease, readdress foundation, refinement and reset your practice with room to grow. $35/Advance; $40/Door. Yoga4All, 8836 Seminole Blvd., Seminole. Info, Wanda 727432-3018. Registration Yoga4All.com/workshops. The Magic of Radical Forgiveness – 1:30-6:30pm. Jeanette Koko, radical living master coach. Radical forgiveness is a simple and elegant process for quickly dissolving residual pain attached to negative emotions. It has helped thousands of people release toxic pain from old emotional wounds, free themselves from harmful behavior patterns and experience deeper levels of self-acceptance. Learn how to let go of self-judgment, shame and guilt to feel more self-confidence. $87/7-day advance registration; $97/after. Yoga Village, 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater. 727-712-1475, Info@AYogaVillage. com, AYogaVillage.com/events.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 20 Sound Healing and Reiki – 6:30-8:30pm. Join Eluv and special guest, Reiki Master Sue Pike, for an evening of deep relaxation. As Eluv sings and plays the beautiful singing bowls, Sue will give each individual Reiki healing energy, enhancing and deepening each participant’s healing process. Sound healing combined with Reiki is the

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ultimate experience. Wear comfortable clothing, bring water, eye pillow, yoga mat/ pillow/ blanket. $45/paid by Jan. 17, $55/after. Yoga Village, 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater. 727-712-1475, Info@AYogaVillage.com, AYogaVillage.com/events.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 22 Reiki I & Reiki II – 9:30am-1:30pm. Jan. 22 & 29. 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 and practical tool for regeneration, transformation and healing. Rev. Maria Antonieta Revello, Reiki, Karuna & Qigong Master, Light Therapist & Samassati practitioner, NLP practitioner. Member of ICRT, ILA. Info and RSVP, 813334-7424, ReikiShrine@gmail.com. New Beginning with Self Awareness Hypnosis – 6:30-8:30pm. Free MeetUP. Start the New Year creating a positive new you! Experiential class where you will be guided through this original hypnosis script by Patricia V. Scott. Also, IACT Chapter Meeting-Certified Hypnotists get 2 CEUs. UP Hypnosis Institute at Holistic Center for Vibrant Health, Dunedin. Info, 727-943-5003. UPHypnosis.com.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23 Reset your Hormones to Beat Belly Fat – 6pm. Presented by Sherri Morrison, RN BSN. Free. Success by Design, 9095 Belcher Rd., Pinellas Park. Info and RSVP, 727-548-0001. SuccessByDesignWeightLoss.com. Why Am I Not Losing Weight? – 6-7pm. Doing everything right and still not shedding a pound? Come join Kevin Granger, DC and Hayley Imbriani, LMT to learn the barriers to weight loss and why you aren’t losing weight. There will be samples and goodies to try along with a delicious home cooked meal full of healthy ingredients the whole family can enjoy! $5. Nutritional Wellness, 205 S. Myrtle Ave., Clearwater. RSVP 727-248-0930. Info, GrangerHealth.com or Dr. Kevin Granger DC- Nutritional Wellness on FB. Probiotics, Gut Health + More – 6:30pm. Optimize your gut health with Dominique Ostrander, Jarrow. Learn how using fiber, enzymes, pre- and probiotics can support weight loss and mood, too. Free. Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727-443-6703, NaturesFoodPatch.com.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 24 Vegan vs. Carnivore – 6:30pm. The big debate about vegan vs. carnivore is here! Dr. John Young, MD, Young Foundational Health Center, will explore the unbiased truth about dietary concerns for both fares. Free. Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727-443-6703, NaturesFoodPatch.com. The Three Realities and the Awakening of Consciousness – 7:30-8:45pm. Jan. 24, 31 & Feb. 7. Organized by the St. Petersburg Gnostic Association. Attend one or all. Free. West Community Library, 6700 8th Ave. N., Rm. LI-101, St. Pete. Info, 727-469-3383, GnosisStPete@gmail.com, GnosisStPete.com.

Hypnotherapist Training – The Institute of Interpersonal Hypnotherapy (IIH) offers 500-hours of online and in-house training to receive diploma as a certified clinical and transpersonal hypnotherapist. Info and registration, 800-551-9247, InstituteOfHypnotherapy.com, InterpersonalHypnotherapy.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 26 Body Mind Spirit Expo – 10am-6pm Sat. 10am5pm Sun. Jan. 26-27. Retail exhibitors offer everything from natural and holistic health products to spiritual books, enlightened art and crystals. Healers provide treatments from massage and yoga techniques to intuitive readings. $12/weekend admission includes all lectures, demos and admission to exhibit hall. See ad this issue for $1/off admission. Florida State Fairgrounds Special Events Center, 4800 U.S. Hwy. 301 N, Tampa. Info 541-482-3722, Ext 2, Marcella@bmse.net, bmse.net. To Detox or Not? – 11am. That is the question addressed by Dr. Brian Caswell, DOM AP, Lemon Tree Spa. When it comes to detoxing, the information can be contradicting. Learn how to safely support your body’s natural detox systems without causing harm. Free. Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727-443-6703, NaturesFoodPatch.com. Yoga to Heal Your Back – 1-3:30pm. In this workshop you’ll learn the correct sequence and practices to heal your back. We will cover more than the simple use of postures to superficially treat the pain. Using the full spectrum of authentic yoga, the class will include mind and life yoga as well as body tools to move you towards more lasting

healing. Workshop cost is included with unlimited pass or $25 without. Sign up: 727-894-9642, Info@ StPeteYoga.com, StPeteYoga.com.

PLAN AHEAD

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

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

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30 CBD & Medical Marijuana Educational Seminar – 6pm. Presented by Tami Horner, MD. Free. Success by Design, 9095 Belcher Rd., Pinellas Park. Info and RSVP, 727-548-0001. SuccessByDesignWeightLoss.com. Wine, Chocolate & Sex – 6pm. Sexual health seminar presented by Miranda Giusti, DO. Free. Peaks of Health Metabolic Medical Center, 1120 Belcher Rd. S, Ste. 2, Largo. RSVP 727-826-0838, rsvp@PeaksOfHealth.com.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 31 The Three Realities and the Awakening of Consciousness – 7:30-8:45pm. Also Feb. 7. Organized by the St. Petersburg Gnostic Association. Free. West Community Library, 6700 8th Ave. N., Rm. LI101, St. Pete. Info, 727-469-3383, GnosisStPete@ gmail.com, GnosisStPete.com.

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15 Radiant Child Yoga (RCY) Training – 8:30am6pm, Feb. 15-17. RCY 1-3 is an innovative 30-hour training program designed for everyone interested in teaching yoga to children, from infants to teens, providing enlightening results for all children, including those with ADD, ADHD and autism. $795/register by Jan. 15; $855/after. Payment plans available. Yoga Village, 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater. 727-712-1475, Info@AYogaVillage. com, AYogaVillage.com/events.

FRIDAY, MARCH 15 Hypnosis International Certification – 6 Weekends (all Sat./Sun. after 1st weekend-not consecutive). Internationally recognized. Grads receive two certifications: International Assoc. of Counselors & Therapists and UP Hypnosis Institute. Learn basic and advanced techniques, medical uses, regression, parts integration, Time-Line, NLP & more. $3095/Enrolled by 2/28; $2895/UPHI Members; After: $3395/$3095. Recertify or upgrade skills (call for info). Dunedin location. 727-943-5003. UPHypnosis.com.

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Church of the Isles is an all-welcoming church located in Indian Rocks Beach committed to God, social justice, and community outreach. We regularly feed the homeless, advocate for responsible gun laws, and support victims of human trafficking. Our Beach Community Thrift Store provides a variety of affordable treasures including gently-used clothing, furniture, and housewares. Our annual eco-friendly Indian Rocks Beach Greenfest celebration is one of the largest beach community happenings and features local artisans, businesses, service providers and non-profits. The 2019 Indian Rocks Beach Greenfest happens Saturday, March 23rd. Our homeless outreach group meets the third Thursday of every month. Please call our office for information on how you can help us prepare, transport and serve food to the residents of Pinellas Hope/Tent City. We are always in need of volunteers!

Sold exclusively online at If you choose to return your Philip Stein goods, please do so within 30 days of receipt in perfect condition and in the original packaging.

Church of the Isles 200 24th Avenue Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785 (727) 595-1038 churchoftheisles.org

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on going events

sunday Almost Hot Sunday-Funday Flow – 9-10:15am. With Heather Benton E-RYT500, find your flow! Prepare to ignite your inner fire with a balanced, flowing practice as Heather guides you on this almost hot devotion in motion. Kick your asana into gear to some rockin’ tunes and prepare for a deep meditation. Bring your mat, water and a towel. Not for new practitioners. Yoga4All, 8836 Seminole Blvd., Seminole. Info, Heather 727-480-3004, Yoga4All.com. 25 Years of Teaching Meditation – 10:30-11:30am Sun; 6:00-7:15pm Weds; 6-7pm Fri. Learn three unique pre-Buddhist approaches to practicing meditation; techniques used by the earliest Yogis designed to awaken into the freedom and fullness of yourSelf. Practice the fundamentals, avoid common pitfalls, and get guidance creating a practical, sustainable, life-changing practice. St. Petersburg Yoga, 2842 Dr. MLK St. N., 727-8949642, info@stpeteyoga.com, StPeteYoga.com.

monday Core Bungee – 3:30pm Mon, Weds, Fri. 2pm Sat. Engage your core in a gravity defying workout. Practice static movement combinations that strengthen and balance your core. Inversions on the bungee assist in spinal decompression and allow expanded range of movement. $20. Kinesis, The Movement Studio, 4760 East Bay Dr., Ste. D, Clearwater. Info & Class Booking, 727-331-0751, KinesisMovementStudio.com Ki Hara – 5:30pm. Stretch and strengthen your muscles in this eccentric resistance stretching technique focused on improving strength and length of full ranges of motion while correcting muscular imbalances. $15. Kinesis Movement Studio, 4760 E. Bay Dr., Clearwater. Info & Class booking, 727331-0751, KinesisMovementStudio.com. Sound Bath Healing Meditation – 6:30-8pm. Relaxing meditation and sound healing with the Tibetan and crystal bowls with Lindy Romez. Open your chakras to deeper levels of physical, emotional, mental and spiritual balance. No registration needed. $10. Awakening Wellness Center, 6161 MLK Jr. St. N, Ste. 102, St. Pete. 727-289-4747. AwakeningWellnessCenter.org.

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

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Beginner Bungee – 3:30pm & 6:30pm, Tues & Thurs. 9:30am Sat. Enter the world of weightlessness. Experience a feel for every aspect of the bungee and engage your core while being suspended. Beginner class is for everyone from the unfamiliar to professional dancers. $20. Kinesis, The Movement Studio, 4760 East Bay Dr., Ste. D, Clearwater. Info & Class Booking, 727331-0751, KinesisMovementStudio.com. Kids Mindful Yoga – 4-5pm. Also Thurs. Kids ages 5 to 9 can learn the fundamentals of Mindfulness in body, breath, mind & life through yoga. Taught by our Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Yoga Instructor, and Mom of two. Parents can relax at the same time in their own separate Restorative class. 4-5pm, St. Petersburg Yoga, 2842 Dr. MLK St. N., 727-894-9642, info@stpeteyoga.com, StPeteYoga.com. Acupuncture & Cupping with Amparo – 4:307:30pm. 30-minute sessions with our certified Florida licensed acupuncturist, Amparo Parades. $30. Awakening Wellness Center, 6161 MLK Jr. St. N, Ste. 100, St. Petersburg. 727-289-4747. AwakeningWellness.org. Text Amparo 727-287-8350. Flight Club – 5:30pm, Tues & Thurs. Aerial Bungee fitness movements targeting coordination and balance through dynamic core movements. Learn to leap and fly into the air safely in a low impact workout. Support joint health through training proper mechanics in your legs and core. $20. Kinesis Movement Studio, 4760 E. Bay Dr., Clearwater. Info & Class booking, 727-331-0751, KinesisMovementStudio.com. Free Yoga Class – 5:45-7pm. Beginners welcome. If you are new to yoga or new to Yoga4All, are a Pinellas County resident and want to check us out, please join us for this or any one class at the studio for free (limit one). Yoga4All, 8836 Seminole Blvd., Seminole. Marty 727-392-9642, Yoga4All.com. Acupuncture Intern Clinic $25 + Cost of Herbs – 6-8pm. Students spend about an hour or two using the Chinese medicine system of evaluation to see what herbs and herbal formulas to recommend for you. They are supervised by one of our experienced acupuncture & herbal practitioners. Appointments only. Acupuncture & Herbal Therapies, 2520 Central Ave.,St. Pete, 727-551-0857, AcuHerbals.com. Health and Weight Loss Club Cooking Class – 6-7pm. Join us for a fun evening with Dr. Kevin Granger and Chef Trevor Granger while eating a delicious dish, and attain the skills to prepare healthy, tasteful meals that will help you lose weight. $5/per person. Granger Health, 205 S. Myrtle Ave., Clearwater. Info & registration, 727-248-0930, GrangerHealth.com. Minding Your Weight: Create Your Ideal Healthy Body – 6:30-8:30pm, 2nd Tues. monthly. Patricia V. Scott, Ph.D., teaches hypnosis & NLP techniques for achieving and maintaining a fit, healthy body & lifestyle. Guided hypnosis included. $25/One class or Buy five/get one class free. UP Hypnosis Institute, Terrace Plaza, 1810 S. Pinellas Ave., Suite G, Tarpon Springs. 727-943-5003. UPHypnosis.com.

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Open Hatha Yoga Class – 6:30-7:45pm. Barney Chapman, certified in Hot and Sivananda Yoga, presents a nurturing practice of breath and form with a variety of postures to enhance overall range of motion and flexibility. Infused with yoga philosophy, become more aware of the possibilities of your practice and more responsible for inner experience. First come, first served. $15. Yoga Village, 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater. 727-712-1475, Info@AYogaVillage. com, AYogaVillage.com/events. Roll & Renew – 6:30pm. Yoga for Stress with Stacy Renz, E-RYT, PYT, OTR. Spend the hour on the floor luxuriating in breath, long stretches and self-massage. Learn to use the foam roller and yoga tune-up balls to alleviate trigger points and stimulate meridian lines. $16. Living Room Yoga, 8424 4th St. N, Ste. F, St. Pete. 727-826-4754, Schedulicity. com/scheduling/LRYQK9/classes. Sound Bath Healing Meditation – 6:30-8pm. Relaxing meditation and sound healing with the Tibetan and crystal bowls with Lindy Romez. Open your chakras to deeper levels of physical, emotional, mental and spiritual balance. No registration needed. $10. Awakening Wellness Center, 6161 MLK Jr. St. N, Ste. 102, St. Pete. 727-289-4747. AwakeningWellnessCenter.org.

wednesday Reiki Share – 10am-2pm (closed Dec. 19 and 26). Experience the most profound, powerful and gentle relaxation technique to feel renewed and lighter. It helps re-establish healthy frequencies of cells and your whole vibrational field, bringing back health to cells, tissues and organs. Complements any form of therapy. Carrollwood Revello Medical Center, 10213 Lake Carroll Way, Ste. D, Tampa. Call or text 813-334-7424 Maria or email ReikiShrine@ gmail.com. Yoga for Aches and Pains – 1-2:15pm. Abby Eastman, RYT200, Masters in Exercise Physiology Abby blends her exercise physiology and personal training background with yoga to help you identify your pain triggers and guide you through a series of yoga postures to help correct muscular imbalances that can lead to pain. Learn tricks and tips that help calm painful joints. Beginners through advanced students looking to improve balance, decrease pain or prevent injuries are welcome and encouraged to attend. Yoga4All, 8836 Seminole Boulevard, Seminole. Info: Abby 727-490-8292 or yoga4all.com. Breakdance Fitness – 5:30pm Wed & Fri. Learn breakdancing moves in positions targeted from the fitness standpoint. Gain mobility and strength by conditioning different techniques done by B-Boys / B-Girls. All ages and fitness levels welcome. Must be comfortable putting weight on hands for periods of time. $15. Kinesis Movement Studio, 4760 E. Bay Dr., Clearwater. Info & Class booking, 727331-0751, KinesisMovementStudio.com. Core Bungee – 6pm. Engage your core in a gravity defying workout. Practice static movement combinations that strengthen and balance your core. Inversions on the bungee assist in spinal decompression and allow expanded mobility.

$20. Kinesis Movement Studio, 4760 E. Bay Dr., Clearwater. Info & Class booking, 727-331-0751, KinesisMovementStudio.com. Herb Student Clinic $10 + Cost of Herbs – 6-8pm. Students spend about an hour or two using the Chinese medicine system of evaluation to see what herbs and herbal formulas to recommend for you. They are supervised by one of our experienced acupuncture & herbal practitioners. Appointments only. Acupuncture & Herbal Therapies, 2520 Central Ave.,St. Pete, 727-551-0857, AcuHerbals.com.

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.

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

Beginner Bungee – 6:30pm Mon/Wed/Fri; 9:30am Sat. Enter the world of weightlessness. Explore movements on the bungee and build core strength while engaging the bungee. Aerial bungee is for all levels of fitness, featuring progressive and modular movements. From the unfamiliar to professional dancers, all are welcome. $20. Kinesis Movement Studio, 4760 E. Bay Dr., Clearwater. Info & Class booking, 727-331-0751, KinesisMovementStudio.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.

saturday

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

thursday Hypnosis & NLP Master Class-MeetUP – 6-9pm. Usually held last Thursday; check website to be sure. Public welcome to participate as practice clients & enjoy experiencing Hypnosis-NLP with certified practitioners receiving 3 CEUs to expand skills with techniques, scripts & interactive practice with attendees. $35; $25 (UPHI Members). UP Hypnosis Institute, Terrace Plaza, 1810 S. Pinellas Ave., Suite G, Tarpon Springs. 727-943-5003. UPHypnosis.com. Living Your Truth Guided Meditation with Crystal Bowls – 7-8:30pm. Phillip Walker, LCSW and Reiki Master teacher, guides the meditative experience with crystal singing bowls and music to journey deeper into your true self. No registration needed. $10. Awakening Wellness Center, 6161 MLK Jr. St. N, Ste. 102, St. Pete. 727-289-4747. AwakeningWellnessCenter.org.

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

Yoga – 8:30-9:30am. First and third Sat. Yoga will extend your health and life, keep you flexible with poise and is also excellent for emotional balance, with She Toles. Love donation. Info & RSVP by Friday, She 813-546-3754, YogaShe@hotmail. com. YogaQiVibration.com. Awakening Wellness Center Affordable Saturday Clinic – 9am-4pm. Treat yourself to any of our services at a reduced price! Includes Tibetan Bowl Relaxation Therapy, Nutritional Counseling, Acupuncture, Cupping, Sound Therapy, Individual Yoga Instruction. 50 minute sessions with our certified professionals are $25. Awakening Wellness Center, 6161 MLK Dr., Ste. 102, St. Petersburg. Call for appointment, 727-289-4747. AwakeningWellness.org. Yoga for Scoliosis – 10:30am-12:30pm. 2nd Sat. monthly. Stacy Renz, occupational and yoga therapist, shows the proper application of yoga to stretch the muscles that are over-tight and strengthen the muscles that are weak, offering relief from back pain. Living Room Yoga, 8424 4th St. N, Ste. G, St. Petersburg. Info & registration, 727-826-4754, LivingRoomYoga.biz.

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Two-year-old Samson lives in New Port Richey. His favorite pastimes include chasing lizards and boat trips to the local island to romp with dog mates. Easy Self-Hypnosis Training – 1-3pm. Usually held last Saturday; check website to be sure. Patricia V. Scott, internationally certified Master Trainer of hypnosis, teaches how to discover untapped potentials, talents & abilities using the power of your Unlimited Mind. $35; $25 (UPHI Members). Hypnosis CD, workbook & scripts included. UP Hypnosis Institute, Terrace Plaza, 1810 S. Pinellas Ave., Ste. G, Tarpon Springs. 727-943-5003. UPHypnosis.com. Now Playing Saturdays: The Dr. Tracie Show – 3-4pm. Listen Live on iHeart Radio to “Your expert in Integrative Medicine.” NewsRadio WFLA 970. The Power of 8 Meditation, Healing and Sharing Circle – 4pm-5pm - Led by John DeRugeris, Dr. of Medical Qigong. Discover how to tap into the extraordinary human capacity for connection and healing, using the miraculous power of group intention. When individuals in a group focus their intention together on a single target, a powerful collective dynamic emerges that can heal longstanding conditions. Free event, donations accepted. Awakening Wellness Center, 6161 MLK Street Ste 100 St Petersburg.727- 289-4747 AwakeningWellness.org.

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Heart Health plus: Socially Conscious Investing

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community resource guide

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

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

Professional Herbalists Training Program

The 2-year program meets one weekend each month for class and Wednesday nights for our hands-on student clinic. This program is designed to create clinical herbalists in a combination of Chinese and western herbalism. Many open classes. Designed to meet American Herbalists Guild standards. See ad page 40.

Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine

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

Natural Med Therapies Machelle Perkins, D.O.M. 7600 Bryan Dairy Rd # C, Largo 727-541-2211 NaturalMedTherapies.com

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

Orthomolecular Nutrition & Wellness

We address the underlying root cause of disease by using a variety of modalities such as Nutrient IV’s, Chelation, Weight loss, HRT, PEMF and more. To see if you qualify for Medical Marijuana go to OrthoMMJ.com. See ad page 15.

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

SixOaksWellness.com Clinical herbalist and massage therapist offering consultations, extensive line of Eastern/Western Herbs, Teas, Essential oils, CBD, Supplements, and learning workshops. Visit your neighborhood apothecary today! See ad page 17.

LIFEWORKS WELLNESS CENTER

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

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

Family chiropractic care, wellness care, nutritional counseling, neuromuscular massage therapy. Jin Shin Jyutsu & craniosacral therapy.

colon Hydrotherapy Body Flow Wellness

Susan Deren, RN, LMT, CT 50 S Belcher Rd, Ste. 124, Clearwater 727-560-6103 BodyFlowWellness.com, Lic# MA85290. MM38270 Body Flow Wellness uses the state of the art, Angel of Water open system, providing a more private, comfortable and odorless experience. A healthy colon is essential to the overall wellness of the body. See ad page 39.

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

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

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

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

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

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astrology Astrology for Your Soul

Aluna Michaels, M.A., Esoteric Astrologer Dunedin 727-239-7179 AlunaMichaels.com Second-generation astrologer and Soul Evolutionist practitioner. Over 25 years of experience. Insightful, unique perspective on goals and issues. “Together we will unveil your soul’s purpose.”

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Bonnie Barrett 28469 US Hwy 19 N. #402, Clearwater 727-461-7227 RenewLifeFla.com, Lic# MA14802 MM35406 25 years experience. Expert in colon hydrotherapy using pressure points, abdominal massage, essential oils, and lymphatic drainage. All disposable tubing used. Very comfortable and relaxing room with private bathroom. See ad page 6. .

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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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 45.

paul t. rodeghero, dds

Clearwater Family Dental 215 S Myrtle Ave., Clearwater 727-442-3363 MyClearWaterFamilyDental.com We are a full service family dental practice that stresses metal free restorations, safe mercury removal, ozone and laser dentistry. We welcome patients of all ages and can handle any concern that you may have. See ad page 23.

Robert J. Yu, DMD

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

The only board certified periodontist and implant surgeon in Tampa Bay offering ceramic/ zirconia non-metal implants. State-of-the-art treatments include CBT imaging, LANAP and digital intraoral scanner, eliminating messy impressions. See ad page 9.

herbalist Rose Kalajian—Herbalist

Natural Health Hut Clinic and Herb Farm 813-991-5177 ImHerbalist.com Specializing in growing the herbs used in my clinic practice and in the Herbal Remedies I formulate. Consultations are available for humans, dog, cats, and horses. Promoting health through the use of Herbs. See ad page 36.

hypnosis UNLIMITED POSSIBILITIES HYPNOSIS, INC.

Patricia V. Scott, President 727-943-5003, 866-537-7746 UPHypnosis@yahoo.com, UPHypnosis.com Professional Hypnosis & NLP Certification Training, Weekly classes & Private sessions (Smoking, Weight, Stress, Sports, Habits), Clinical/Medical Hypnotherapy available w/referral. Speaking Services & Corporate Programs. See ad page 37.

integrative medicine Mind Body spirit Care

Ron N. Shemesh, M.D. 12952 N Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa 813-935-CARE (2273) MindBodySpiritCare.com Integrative & holistic medicine for women & men: Natural Hormone Therapy, Anti-Aging, IV Chelation, Nutritional Vitamin Therapy, Fatigue & Stress Management, Weight Loss, Yoga, Nutritional Counseling. Affiliated with St. Joseph Hospital. Most insurance accepted.

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

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

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

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

physical therapy Karen Gonzalez, PT

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

Certified Ki-Hara Master Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist, Level 1 USATF Track & Field Coach. Specializing in musculoskeletal issues and pain management, including Thai-Mashiatsu or “Mashing” (releasing tight connective tissue and stimulating inactive, weak muscles). Traditional Medicare Part B and private pay accepted. See ad page 16.

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

The only physician owned and operated thermography practice in Tampa Bay - serving Pinellas, Hillsborough, and Pasco counties. Accredited by the American College of Clinical Thermology. See ad page 33.

Success by design

9095 Belcher Road, Pinellas Park 727-548-0001 PoundsAwayTampaBay.com A Wellness Center for Age-Management, Functional Medicine and Medical Weight Loss. Specializing in Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement including Pellet Therapy, Gut Health/Food Allergies, Detoxification, Nutritional Evaluations, Acupuncture, Massage therapy and more. See ad page 7.

Tampa Bay Thermography

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

Certified Clinical Thermographer 2008. Prevention is better than early detection. Knowledge is power: Know your risk factors to make corrections and avoid developing pathology. Call for location convenient for you. See ad page 21.

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

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

Experience this revolutionary, medically supervised weightloss program, where patients lose 14-20lbs in 24 days. See ad inside front cover.

Dr. Anne Lampru has practiced holistic veterinary medicine since 1983. Believing that each pet is unique, she tailors a health restoration or maintenance plan to their individual needs. See ad page 22.

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oceans there would be no life on Earth. ~Peter Benchley

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

Compassionate health care catered toward the needs of your pet offering preventative medicine, surgery, dentistry, senior wellness, and more. See ad page 44.

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