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EARTH’S BOUNTY

Organic Farmers Sow Seeds of Change

by Melinda Hemmelgarn

30 ESSENTIAL OILS FOR SUMMER

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Healing Fragrances for Bites, Allergies and Sunburn

by Kathleen Barnes

32 FRACKING

VERSUS FOOD

America’s Family Farm Heritage and Health at Stake

by Harriet Shugarman

34 FORSAKING ‘ANGRY

BIRDS’ FOR BIRD SONGS

Camping Turns Kids into Nature Lovers

by Avery Mack

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36 SUMMERTIME, AND

THE SIPPIN’ IS EASY

Quick and Cool Vegan Smoothies

by Judith Fertig

38 JAMES GORMLEY

TAKES ON THE FDA

Why the Natural Health Movement Must Protect Itself

by Kathleen Barnes

40 GOOD CLEAN FUN

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WATER SPORTS

Saying No to a Wave of Trash

by Avery Mack

43 GIVE FREEDOM A HAND Let Peace and Prosperity Ring Around the World

by Kirk Boyd

44 LUSTROUS POOCH

10 Foods to Make a Dog’s Coat Glow

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s always, writing my editorial and preparing this July 2014 Natural Awakenings Tampa Bay has stimulated my imagination. So much to be thankful for; so much to do; so fleeting is time. Our community is bursting with good energy; innovative thinkers; earth-loving people of all shapes and sizes. Check out this month’s community calendar for an update on some exciting things going on locally, Bay-wise.

We can expect typically tropical weather this month.

Slow sultry heat. Stormy patterns stirring. Spectacular cloud formations fill the sky. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Our little West Coast community is the perfect place to be.

July offers up many good reasons for celebration. On Friday, the 4th we celebrate our nation’s Declaration of Independence and the good intentions of that small band of colonists in 1776 who decided to go it alone. The size of our nation today would probably blow their minds.

A caring shout-out goes out to our many Canadian readers. On Tuesday, the 1st, we celebrate Canada Day. On July 1, 1867, three colonies officially declared them-selves a single country, Canada. Originally called Dominion Day (French: Le Jour de la Confédération), the holiday has since been renamed. Canada Day observances are held on Canadian soil, here in the Bay Area, and internationally.

As always, open your mind and read on.

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newsbriefs Holistic Lifestyle Saves a Life

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ears ago, when Sarah Dhali’s chronic back pain escalated to a paralyzing sciatica, spine surgery and a toxic cocktail of pain killers were the only solutions offered by conventional medicine. Guided by a family friend who, like others, was a cancer survivor through her lifestyle, Dhali chose a holistic lifesaving transformation.

Within a few days of organic juice fasting and 30 days of raw food paired with a holistic lifestyle, Dhali was in the best shape of her life. Down from size 12 to 2, skin glowing and with perfect mobility, she left behind her legal career and dedicated her life to sharing the holistic lifestyle.

LifeGlow’s cornerstone is that maximizing energy “glow” through a holistic lifestyle is the key to health and wellness.

When the body is toxic and malnourished, it strains to produce the vital energy to thrive. LifeGlow has helped hundreds in accomplishing their lifestyle choices through practical learning and fun education.

Coaching is offered at LifeGlow Organic Farm in Hudson and includes: Seven keys to a holistic lifestyle; raw food preparation; juice fasting class and delivery; qi gong; organic gardening; sustainability; forgiveness; life mission workshops and more. All classes are also offered at LifeGlow Intensive Retreats twice a month in Kissimmee, FloridaHealthRetreat. com, LifeGlowHealth.com, 1-844-64LIGHT. See ad page 46.

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BodyHealth Offers Improved Additive-Free Supplement

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ealth-conscious consumers that read supplement labels and are justifiably wary of unhealthy additives such as dyes, allergenic binders, sugars and stearates now have another suitable option. BodyHealth, a national provider of products to optimize health, vitality and longevity, has improved its BodyHealth Complete + Detox, an additive-free, all-in-one multivitamin, multimineral antioxidant, by adding two new ingredients, vitamin K2 and CoQ10.

Many additives in vitamin supplements may harm the body, and have also been shown in studies by leading institutions such as Pharmaceutical Technology, April 1985, and Immunology, July 1990, to significantly reduce the absorption and effectiveness of nutrients contained in the supplement. Along with delivering natural ingredients, BodyHealth’s improved product provides whole foods and supports natural liver detoxification.

Dr. David Minkoff founded BodyHealth in 2000 as an outgrowth of the LifeWorks Wellness Center, a major alternative medicine clinic in Clearwater. It offers more than 20 products in liquid and pill form developed to improve cleansing/detox, weight loss, sleep and other benefits through its website and more than 250 healthcare practitioners nationwide.

For more information, call 877-804-3258 or email CustomerService@BodyHealth.com. Locate a nearby practitioner and order products online at BodyHealth.com. See ad page 23.

Amrit Yoga Institute Gains International Accreditation

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n the 1960s a handful of men came to the United States from India, introducing yoga to the West, and thus began the yoga craze that has grown to include 27 million people in the United States alone. Yogi Amrit Desai is one of the earliest arrivals and the last living Master of Yoga from that initial wave.

He has been repeatedly honored with titles such as Doctor of Yoga Science, Jagadacharya and Grand Master of Yoga along with a wide variety of awards from both the East and West for his pioneering work with Yoga, Yoga Nidra, quantum breath meditation and Yoga Therapy.

Yogi Desai is globally recognized for creating a unique approach to the practice of yoga which he first developed as Kripalu Yoga and later refined into Amrit Yoga, a combination of Hatha (physical) and Raja (meditative) yoga. It is due to his more than 53 years of dedication to teaching the true form of Yoga that the Council for Yoga Accreditation International has honored Yogi Desai and the Amrit Yoga Institute as one of the founding Member Institutions, and currently the only Yoga Institute with International Accreditation in the United States.

For more information visit AmritYoga.org or cyai.org.

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Dr. Jeanne Bangtson Joins Peaks of Health Metabolic Medical Center

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racie Leonhardt, DO welcomes Dr. Jeanne Bangtson to the Peaks of Health Metabolic Medical Center team. Dr. Bangtson specializes in functional medicine with a subspecialty in chronic diseases and infections. She has treated thousands of patients with chronic autoimmune disorders, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome and chronic infections. Dr. Bangtson has completed the AFMCP course from the Institute of Functional Medicine and is also Board Certified in Sports Injuries and Ayurvedic Medicine.

Dr. Leonhardt and Dr. Bangtson will work together on most difficult cases to seek out the underlying disorder of these diseases.

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The combined experience and knowledge of the Peaks of Health team is second to none.

Peaks of Health Metabolic Medical Center has a comprehensive approach on nutrition, lifestyle, hormone balance and environmental toxins which are the essentials in the treating of chronic disease.

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healthbriefs

Ginger and Turmeric Protect Skin from Sun

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cientists from Thailand’s Chulalongkorn University have found that extracts from ginger and turmeric may help prevent DNA damage caused by the sun’s ultraviolet B (UVB) rays, a leading cause of melanoma and other skin cancers.

Fifteen herbal extracts were created; each was applied to human keratinocytes, the predominant cell type in the outer layer of skin that can be damaged by the sun’s rays. The researchers measured the ability of each herb extract to absorb ultraviolet radiation and act as an antioxidant, neutralizing free radicals.

Turmeric and ginger extracts absorbed a significant amount of UVB rays before they could damage the skin, according to the results, published in Photochemistry and Photobiology. Each was found to stimulate the synthesis of thioredoxin 1, an antioxidant protein that appears to protect keratinocytes from DNA damage and toxicity to living cells.

Essential Oils Effective in Fighting Candida, MRSA

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ssential oils show promise in preventing infections from the fungi Candida albicans and the bacteria methicillinresistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), according to several recent studies. Romania’s Polytechnic University of Bucharest researchers found that topical application of the essential oils from Salvia officinalis (sage) and Anethum graveolens (dill) provided significant inhibition against the C. albicans fungi when compared with a standard antiseptic dressing.

Scientists from England’s Manchester Metropolitan University compared the effects on three strains of MRSA in wound dressings containing the essential oils of patchouli, tea tree, geranium, lavender and grapefruit seed extract against a conventional antibacterial dressing of silver sulfadiazine cream. Each oil was applied independently and in combination with wound dressings. Grapefruit seed extract and geranium oil were found to most effectively inhibit the MRSA strains.

Sun’s Rays May Help Heart Health

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n addition to triggering vitamin D production, the sun may have other health benefits. University of Edinburgh researchers studied 24 healthy volunteers that used lamps that produce ultraviolet A (UVA) light mimicking the sun’s UVA rays, compared with similar lamps that only produce heat. Two sessions under the UVA lamps significantly lowered blood pressure and boosted nitric oxide levels in the blood. The latter is linked to better circulation. The scientists concluded that the combined effect may help prevent heart disease.

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Fruits and Veggies Boost Kids’ Learning and Social Skills

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study published in the Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association finds that increased fruit and vegetable consumption among school-age children may increase learning skills related to interacting with others, as identified in social cognitive theory.

Researchers divided 138 students into two groups, with one group consuming more fruits and vegetables than the other. After three months, the group on the healthier diet tested higher in social cognitive learning skills. They also scored better in self-efficacy (belief they could succeed) in difficult situations, social support and observational learning.

Dried Plums Prevent Bone Loss

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onsuming dried plums, Prunus domestica, appears to reduce bone loss and may increase bone mass.

Studying 236 postmenopausal women for one year, Florida State University researchers gave half of the women 100 grams of dried plums per day, while the other group received 100 grams of dried apples. Bone scans done at three, six and 12 months found significantly greater bone mineral density among the group that ate dried plums.

A study from Oklahoma State University showed similar results with post-menopausal mice put on a diet supplemented with dried plums or other dried fruits for two months. Only the diet with dried plums prevented bone loss among the mice.

Another study, published in the Journal of Nutrition, found increased bone mass among both elderly and adult male mice that ate a diet comprising 25 percent dried plums, while those that did not eat dried plums lost bone mass.

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Aging It’s All in Your Mind!

by Patricia V. Scott, Ph.D., CHt

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id you know that your perceptions create your reality? I see it practically every day in my hypnotherapy practice. How a person “frames” getting older, or anything else, projects into their environment and into the very cells of their body. When someone comes to me, I listen to how they describe their life, their “self”, and their perceptions about their past and future. The unconscious mind acts out whatever direction we give it with our internal and external dialogue and imagery. If we start looking for wrinkles or aches and pains, our unconscious begins to act on creating that which we are focusing on, thinking it is our goal.

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Research on depression found that, in time, through focusing on all of the problems and “bad” aspects of one’s life, the cells literally begin to lose the ability to “recognize” happy or pleasurable experiences. The cellular receptors adapt to the environment of their surroundings, and that includes the energy vibration of thought. If the majority of thoughts are those of “sadness”, the cells will develop more of the receptors designed to recognize “sadness”, and fewer of those they aren’t utilizing. This is why someone will eventually seem unable to experience happiness, even when it seems to be right in front of them.

Back to staying young. Many years ago, I noticed that youth is an attitude. I know people who are 30 and act “old”, and people in their 80s and 90s who are “young”. A positive attitude toward life not only affects your emotions, it affects your skin, internal organs, immune system, and each and every cell of your body. One of my first great teachers, Dr. Bruce Lipton, wrote The Biology of Belief, which may be of interest to those who require a more scientific explanation.

Dr. Lipton was a professor of cellular biology at Stanford University, and his research verifies how thoughts affect cellular structure and can even alter the DNA. In my private practice I find that as soon as someone begins to change the habit of focusing on the negative prospects of aging into a new habit of focusing on and expecting new, positive and exciting experiences and opportunities associated with the next phase of their life, they immediately get a new sense of optimism, their energy increases, their minor aches and pains become less evident, and they actually start to look and feel younger.

It is simply a matter of “re-training” the mind by changing the focus of attention, and hypnosis and NLP facilitate this change more rapidly and at a higher level of mind.

A great philosopher once said, “We always move in the direction of our most dominant thought.” Ask yourself, “What do I think about most of the day?” If the answer is “something I don’t want,” then be careful. Your unconscious mind thinks that is your goal and has no choice except to act on creating it. When you catch yourself thinking or focusing on what you don’t want, interrupt that thought and “reframe” it to what you do want. (Hint: It will probably be the opposite of what you were just thinking!)

I hope these insights will assist those of you who are in search of ways to improve the quality and quantity of your lives. With just a little effort and practice, you can develop new habits of thinking and behaving that can help you to stay young in attitude and appearance, and active and optimistic about life. So, pay attention to your thoughts and create a long, happy and healthy life for yourself.

Here is an affirmation I created to get me through one of the most challenging times in my life: “Today brings wonderful and unique experiences and opportunities that will never happen again…BE HERE NOW!” Patricia V. Scott is a Certified Medical Hypnotherapist & NLP Master Practitioner, Certified Master Trainer for the International Association of Counselors & Therapists, Life Fellow with the International Medical & Dental Hypnotherapy Association, and President of UP Hypnosis Institute in Palm Harbor. For more information, go to UPHypnosis.com. See ad page 21.

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Ashwagandha Herb Mutes Bipolar Disorder, Lowers Stress

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he ancient ayurvedic herb ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) shows promise in reducing the symptoms of bipolar disorder, according to two recent studies.

For eight weeks, scientists from the University of Pittsburgh’s Western Psychiatric Institute gave 500 milligrams per day of ashwagandha extract or a placebo to 53 patients diagnosed with bipolar disorder. The researchers used a series of bipolar tests to gauge cognition, response time, social cognition response and other processes. After the eight weeks, the group given ashwagandha showed significant improvements in auditory-verbal working memory, reaction time and social cognition.

In a study published in the Indian Journal of Psychiatric Medicine, among a group of 64 men and women with chronic stress, after two months of ashwagandha treatment, standardized test scores revealed stress reduced by 44 percent, anxiety and insomnia by 68 percent and severe depression by 79 percent. Depression and anxiety are hallmarks of bipolar disorder.

Preterm Babies Grow Better with Supplements

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n a study published earlier this year in Pediatrics, researchers from Liverpool Women’s Hospital gave either a standard diet or that plus multivitamin and mineral supplementation intravenously to 150 preterm infants for 28 days after their birth. Supplemented babies had higher rates of growth, measured in weight, plus head circumference sizes that were between five and eight millimeters greater. The differences in head circumference remained nine months after the supplementation period ended.

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

Farm Building

Training Programs Attract Young Farmers There’s little doubt that the nation needs more young farmers, because statistics from the U.S. Department of Agriculture show the average American farmer is 58 years old. Hope lies in farm incubators that equip young agrarians with the technical skills and the business savvy needed to compete in the fierce, burgeoning market for locally grown produce.

At Kinsman Farm (KinsmanFarm.net), in Cleveland, the Ohio State University Extension gives would-be farmers quarter-acre starter plots and helps them develop business plans. Financial support is available, too. “The city of Cleveland recently received private funds to expand its Gardening for Greenbacks Program,” advises spokesperson Marie Barni. “Our urban farmers can now receive a $5,000 grant to help start their farming microenterprise.”

Some city planners have voiced considerable skepticism about whether urban farms are an effective tool for creating jobs and rebuilding economies like Cleveland’s, but advocates point to other farm incubators in North Carolina, Oregon and Rhode Island, as well as in Kansas City, Kansas, Holyoke, Massachusetts, St. Louis, Missouri, and Seattle, Washington.

In Chicago, students at the role model Windy City Harvest, coordinated by the Chicago Botanic Garden and the Richard J. Daley City College (ChicagoBotanic.org/ windycityharvest), engage in six months of hands-on horticulture training, and then a three-month paid internship with a farm or food justice organization.

Source: Emagazine.com

Strength in Numbers

It Takes a Village to Feed the World Organizations worldwide are working to create a more sustainable and just food system. Food Tank lists 101 organizations to watch in 2014 (Tinyurl.com/FoodTank100). All are vital in creating a better food system. Here are a few examples.

Food MythBusters is telling the real story of how food is produced through short films, showing that we can have a food system that is truly affordable, delicious, fair and good for the planet.

Heifer International has been helping small farmers around the world practice better animal husbandry and develop more environmentally sustainable sources of food production for 70 years.

Oxfam, a confederation of 17 organizations worldwide, helps find lasting solutions to poverty and injustice. Oxfam America’s recent Behind the Brands campaign highlights how favorite consumer brands bring hidden costs to farmers, food security and the environment.

Real Food Challenge, started in 2008 mainly among students, aims to shift $1 billion of existing university food budgets from industrial farms and junk foods to community-based, fair, ecologically sound and humane food sources by 2020.

Seed Savers Exchange is dedicated to saving and sharing organic, heirloom and non-GMO (genetically modified organism) seeds.

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Shame Game Corporations Bow to Public Pressure

Microbeads are tiny balls of hard plastic found in facial scrubs, shampoo and toothpaste that flow down drains and pass through wastewater treatment plants, ending up in waterways, where they enter the food chain. New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman has proposed the first U.S. legislation banning plastic microbeads in commonly used cosmetics (Tinyurl.com/ BeadLegislation).

Finding microbead-free products isn’t easy; we must read ingredient lists and steer clear of products that contain polyethylene or polypropylene.

Natural alternatives include ground almonds, oatmeal and pumice.

Palm oil is a natural ingredient used in thousands of everyday products from snack foods to shampoo.

But as tropical forests are cleared and carbon-rich peat swamps are drained and burned to make way for palm oil plantations, carbon is released into the atmosphere, driving global warming and shrinking habitat for endangered species. Tropical deforestation currently accounts for about 10 percent of the world’s heat-trapping emissions.

Last March, General Mills and Colgate-Palmolive announced new palm oil policies. Concerned citizens can tell other major corporations that for the sake of our atmosphere, tropical forests, peat lands and endangered species, the time to act is now, and to use only deforestation-free and peatlands-free palm oil going forward.

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globalbriefs Food Transparency

Relaxing Rules

Vermont Demands GMO Labeling

U.S. Organic Standards Under Siege

Vermont Senator David Zuckerman and Representative Carolyn Partridge spearheaded efforts for Vermont to pass the nation’s first unrestricted mandatory labeling bill for genetically modified organisms (GMO). The state legislature’s collective efforts, lasting more than a decade, led to an unprecedented, game-changing new law signed by Governor Peter Shumlin on April 23.

Anticipating the current lawsuit by Monsanto and the Grocery Manufacturers Association, Vermont has set aside $10 million for legal fees. The Organic Manufacturers Association is working to expand funding behind Vermont’s defense because the outcome could affect all 50 states.

Unless legally overturned, starting July 1, 2016, products sold in Vermont that contain more than 0.9 percent GMO content contamination will require a statement on the label indicating that genetic engineering was used. Products that contain GMOs and are labeled as such cannot also label their products as “natural”. The bill, however, does not apply to labels for milk, eggs and meat from animals fed GMOs. Donate to Vermont’s defense fund at Tinyurl.com/SupportGMOLabeling.

Last September, without any public input, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), under pressure from corporations, changed the way the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) decides which non-organic materials are allowed in products labeled as Certified Organic, all but guaranteeing that when the NOSB meets every six months, the nonorganic and synthetic materials allowed in organic items will increase.

Certain non-organic or synthetic materials can be used in up to 5 percent of a USDA Organic product, and in up to 30 percent of a Made with Organic Ingredients product. Look for the addition of carrageenan, synthetic nutrients such as DHA and ARA, sausage casings made from processed intestines, synthetic methionine, antibiotics and mutagens, among others.

Sign a petition in protest at Tinyurl.com/OrganicStandardsPetition.

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Seabirds’ Significance

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has ruled to allow Roundup herbicide residues in food at concentrations a million times higher than levels already shown to be carcinogenic in cell research. Now a new study published in Free Radical Medicine & Biology adds to a growing body of research implicating the herbicide’s main ingredient, glyphosate, at concentration ranges well within the EPA “safe level” for food, in inhibiting male infertility.

Noting the research revealing Roundup’s toxicity to the germ line (sperm and egg) of animal species, the argument can be made that this chemical has contraceptive properties and therefore, genocidal consequences.

By directly affecting the biologically immortal cells within the testes that contain DNA with more than 3 billion years worth of information essential for the future of the human species, Roundup could even be considered an instrument of mass destruction.

Minimally, the precautionary principle should be applied that any chemical with the potential to disrupt or destroy our species’ reproductive cells should be banned unless the manufacturer can prove its safety beyond a reasonable doubt.

Top predator species of the Southern Ocean, far-ranging seabirds, are tied to the health of the ecosystem and to global climate regulation through a mutual relationship with phytoplankton, according to a study from the University of California-Davis, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

When phytoplankton are eaten by grazing crustaceans called krill, they release a chemical signal that attracts krill-eating birds. The chemical signal, dimethyl sulfide (DMS), forms sulfur compounds in the atmosphere that also promote cloud formation and help cool the planet.

Seabirds consuming the krill then fertilize the phytoplankton with iron, which is scarce in oceans. “The data is really striking,” says Gabrielle Nevitt, Ph.D., a professor of neurobiology, physiology and behavior at the university, who co-authored the paper. “This suggests that top marine predators are important in climate regulation, although they are mostly left out of climate models.

More attention should be focused on how ecological systems impact climate.

Studying DMS as a signal molecule makes the connection.”

Monsanto Roundup Herbicide May Cause Gene-ocide

Complex Interactions Help Cool the Planet

Source: Environmental News Network (enn.com)

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Dangerous Additive

FDA Finally Regulates Triclosan

Harmful Harmonics

Whales Under Siege by Seismic Surveys The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is intensifying global efforts to safeguard whales and other marine species from the harm caused by powerful noises generated by seismic seafloor surveys by the oil and gas industry and others. In seismic surveys, air guns towed behind ships repeat powerful bursts of sound; sensors measure the return echo to reveal details of the sea floor and the underlying geologic structure to a depth of several kilometers.

Whales rely on sound for communication, navigation and foraging. Exposure to loud noise from seismic surveys can result in stress and behavior changes, affect foraging and nursing or cause direct physical damage.

In a study published in the journal Aquatic Mammals, the authors present the most thorough, robust and practical approach to minimizing and monitoring the risk of harm to vulnerable marine species when intense sounds are used. A step-by-step guide to reducing effects on whales and other marine species during seismic sea floor surveys is available from the IUCN Western Gray Whale Advisory Panel and Sakhalin Energy Investment Company (Tinyurl.com/ WhaleSavingGuide).

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, under a new court agreement with the Natural Resources Defense Council, has agreed to issue a new rule governing the use of Triclosan, a controversial antimicrobial agent used widely in consumer products, by 2016. The action was first proposed in 1978.

Triclosan, a possible endocrinedisrupting chemical, has been found in three-quarters of people from whom blood, urine or tissue has been analyzed as part of bio-monitoring studies; it is also found in the environment after having passed through sewage treatment plants.

Source: TheDailyGreen.com

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Sewage Can Lurk in Bagged Fertilizers Bagged garden fertilizers help plants grow, but store-bought brands can be a scary mix of sewage sludge—treated human, industrial and hospital waste. No federal or state regulations require that sewage sludge, also known as biosolids, be listed on the label. Sludge can also be blended with more natural fertilizers without listing it as an ingredient.

Today’s testing requirements for waste sludge cover only 10 elements and two indicator bacteria; all other contaminants, pharmaceuticals and toxic chemicals that go down the drain of every home and business go right into the fertilizer.

Terms like “organic” and “natural” only apply to some food products, not compost or fertilizer. Arsenic and lead are both considered natural ingredients.

Toxins and heavy metals don’t disappear when exposed to sun or rain; they enter the soil or travel by wind and water runoff into yards and communities and can be absorbed in vegetables, plants and livestock. When we consume foods grown in sludge, we consume whatever the plant takes up from the soil. Also, elements like heavy metals collect in the meat, milk and fat of animals that are fed crops grown in sewage sludge.

To protect the family garden, call the fertilizer manufacturer before purchasing a product to verify ingredients.

Ask the nursery or store for labeling that depicts which products are sludgefree and also insist on their use at area schools, parks and playgrounds.

For more information, visit USludgeFree.org. natural awakenings

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etabolix Wellness is a unique medical practice with a focus on health rather than disease.

Our staff uses evidence-based medicine to direct medical diagnosis and treatments. With a focus on preventative medicine and building a foundation of healthy lifestyles, we can treat disease and reduce risk through the promotion of health.

Isn’t it time to get off those prescribed medications with those warnings and side effects and do it naturally?

At Metabolix Wellness we offer a sixweek outpatient detox program to wean you off the substance you are addicted to. This program is specifically designed for each person based on their history and substance use. We understand that everyone’s DNA and metabolism is different, so each person is placed on an individualized program designed and administered just for them, based on the amount of drug usage, our knowledge of metabolism and their reactions to each step of the detox.

Dr. Brent Agin has been the medical director at several different local inpatient detoxification facilities for the last eight years. His research in nutrition and vitamin therapy supports an important component of our detox program. Utilizing vitamin and mineral intravenous (IV) infusions along with other nutritional supplements, we are able to decrease many of the unpleasant withdrawal symptoms that one can experience with detox.

We provide IV Vitamin Nutrition Services for complete vitamin absorption and as treatment for many ailments, including migraine prevention, skin rejuvenation, sports performance, anti-aging, pain relief and more.

When your hormones are unbalanced, one of the first things to go is a good night’s sleep. This is often followed by many other symptoms. Men and women can benefit from hormone optimization. At Metabolix Wellness,

our medical staff will customize a hormone optimization treatment specifically tailored to your needs. With vitamin and mineral infusions compounded in our pharmacy, you’ll experience more energy, better sleep, increased mental alertness, more muscle strength, an improved libido, and more.

We provide personalized integrative care and are accustomed to helping people with health problems that have been considered challenging. Metabolix Wellness has a particular expertise in complex health-care problems and is well known for leading people in a direction of healthy lifestyles and reducing the risk of illness. This replaces the old approach of waiting for people to become ill and then searching for a cure.

We are proud to announce our newest therapy, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP). PRP is a treatment that uses platelets and healing properties created from your own body, naturally. Using a special centrifuge machine, the blood is spun down to separate out and concentrate the platelets and growth factors that are essential for tissue healing. They are then injected directly into injured areas of the body to promote healing and rebuild damaged tendons or cartilage.

What is PRP used for? Platelets were initially known to be responsible for blood clotting. In the last 20 years we have learned that when activated in the body, platelets release healing proteins called growth factors. These growth factors cumulatively accelerate tissue and wound healing. Therefore, after increasing the baseline concentration of these platelets, we are able to deliver a powerful cocktail of growth factors that can dramatically enhance tissue recovery. By injecting the PRP into certain areas of the body you can achieve long lasting healing and pain relief of musculoskeletal conditions such as osteoarthritis and ligament and tendon injuries. PRP therapy is also used for facial skin rejuvenation, where

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it helps to naturally regenerate skin tissue with collagen renewal, promoting more even skin tone with less wrinkles and smoother skin texture.

If weight management is something with which you have not previously had success, our 5 & 2 Weight Management System might just be what you have been looking for. This is an all-natural lifestyle eating structure that utilizes a four phase system which can be entered at any level while progressively developing balanced eating using a “5 days on” and “2 days off” approach. The 5 days on is the “Nutritional Work Week” and the 2 days off is the “Reward Weekend”. Reward days are gradually added into the program to create a discipline-reward lifestyle.

Brent Agin, MD, founder of Trim Nutrition and the physician at the Metabolix Wellness Center, is recognized as the go-to medical advisor in the field of healthy aging. He sees patients of all ages and maintains a diverse array of clientele. Dr. Agin is the co-author of Healthy Aging for Dummies and Superfoods for Dummies (Wiley Publishing 2008, 2009). He is board certified in family medicine, receiving both his undergraduate degree and medical degree at Michigan State University.

Read more about the services and the staff at MetabolixWellness.com or call to schedule an appointment, 727-2301438. Metabolix Wellness is located at 26212 US Highway 19 North, Clearwater. See ad page 12.

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Sneak Attack on Dietary Supplements

According to Scott Tips, president and legal counsel for the National Health Federation (NHF), harmonized global standards are enabling overall reduced vitamin and mineral levels in pill and food form. In February, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed changes to both the current Nutrition Facts panel on food labels and Supplement Facts panel on dietary supplement labels that prompt concern.

“While the food industry, media and general public focus on the proposed format changes, new wording and label design, there’s a danger to our health in the FDA harmonizing our Reference Daily Intake (RDI) of vitamin and mineral levels down to the extremely low levels of the Codex Alimentarius, which our organization has fought against for more than a decade,” advises Tips.

Although a few RDIs have been raised, if the proposed rulemaking is adopted, the NHF anticipates that the FDA will work to conform other recommended nutrient values to those of Codex. Support for this projection is based on an October 11, 1995, FDA pronouncement in the Federal Register to harmonize its food laws with those of the rest of the world.

The deadline for citizens to submit comments to the FDA ended on June 2, but we can still write to the Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305), Food and Drug Administration, 5360 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852.

Mention Docket No. FDA-2012-N-1210 and insist that the FDA cease pushing its harmonization agenda.

For more information, visit Tinyurl.com/NHFCaseForNutrients. natural awakenings

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STEWARDS OF EARTH’S BOUNTY

Organic Farmers Sow Seeds of Change

by Melinda Hemmelgarn

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rom epidemic childhood obesity and rising rates of autism and food allergies to the growing risks of pesticides and climate change, we have many reasons to be concerned about the American food system. Fortunately, many heroes among us—family farmers, community gardeners, visionaries and activists—are striving to create a safer and healthier environment now that will

benefit future generations. Recognizing and celebrating their stellar Earth stewardship in this 2014 International Year of Family Farmers, Natural Awakenings is spotlighting examples of the current crop of heroes providing inspiration and hope. They are changing America’s landscape and the way we think about the ability of good food to feed the future well.

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Doug Crabtree and Anna JonesCrabtree, of Vilicus Farms, in Havre, Montana, are reviving crop biodiversity and pollinator habitat on their organic farm in northern Montana. “We strive to farm in a manner that works in concert with nature,” Doug explains.

The couple’s actions live up to their farm’s Latin name, which means “steward”. They grow 15 nourishing crops on 1,200 acres, including flax, buckwheat, sunflower, safflower, spelt, oats, barley and lentils, without pesticides, herbicides or synthetic fertilizers.

By imitating natural systems, planting diverse crops and avoiding damaging chemical inputs, they are attracting diverse native pollinators, he notes. Their approach to farming helps protect area groundwater, streams, rivers and even oceans for future generations.

Dick and Diana Dyer, of Dyer Family Organic Farm, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, finally realized their lifelong dream to farm in 2009, each at the age of 59.

The couple grows more than 40 varieties of garlic on 15 acres; they also grow hops and care for honeybees. In addition, they provide hands-in-the-soil training to a new generation of dietetic interns across the country through their School to Farm program, in association with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Diana, a registered dietitian, teaches her students to take the, “We are what we eat” adage a step further. She believes, we are what we grow.

“Like nearly everyone else, most dietetic students are disconnected from Mother Earth, the source of the food they eat. They don’t learn the vital connections between soil, food and health,” says Diana. During a stay on the Dyer

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farm, she explains, “The students begin to understand how their food and nutrition recommendations to others can help drive an entire agricultural system that promotes and protects our soil and water, natural resources and public health.” It all aligns with practicing their family farm motto: Shaping our future from the ground up.

Mary Jo and Luverne Forbord, of Prairie Horizons Farm, in Starbuck, Minnesota, raise Black Angus Luverne and Mary Jo Forbord cattle, grazed on certified organic, restored, native prairie pastures. Mary growing. The incredible community Jo, a registered dietitian, welcomes support keeps us going.” dietetic students to the 480-acre farm to learn where food comes from and Tarrant Lanier, of the Center for how to grow it without the pesticides Family and Community Developthat contribute to farmers’ higher risk ment (CFCD) and Victory Teaching for certain cancers. “We must know the Farm, in Mobile, Alabama, wants all true cost of cheap food,” she insists. children to grow up in safe communi Most recently, they planted an orties with access to plenty of wholesome ganic orchard in memory of their son, food. After working for nearly two Joraan, who died of cancer in 2010 at decades with some of South Alabama’s the age of 23. Joraan’s orchard is home most vulnerable families, Lanier wanted to thriving, health-supporting apple, to “provide more than a crutch.” In apricot, cherry and plum trees, plus na2009, she established the nonprofit tive aronia berries. It also injects fresh CFCD organization, dedicated to life into the community. Each spring, healthy living. Within five years, she the Forbords celebrate their son’s birthhad assembled a small, but hard-workday by “waking up” his orchard. His ing staff that began building community mother explains: “People of all ages and school gardens and creating collabgather—an assortment of our friends, orative partnerships.

Joraan’s friends and their growing fami Recently, the group established the lies, neighbors, relatives, co-workers, Victory Teaching Farm, the region’s first students and others—to keep his legacy

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people healthier without the use of heavy medications.”

Lanier further explains: “We see our victory as reducing hunger and increasing health and wellness, environmental sustainability and repair, community development and beautificaTarrant Lanier, gardening with children at the tion, economic develCenter for Family and Community Development opment and access to locally grown food, by promoting and creating a local food system.” urban teaching farm and community resource center. “The farm will serve Don Lareau and Daphne Yannakaas an onsite experience for children to kis, of Zephyros Farm and Garden, learn where their food comes from and in Paonia, Colorado, grow exquisite the reasons fresh, organically grown organic flowers and vegetables for food really matters to our health,” says farmers’ markets and community supLanier. However, “This is just the tip ported agriculture members in Telluride of the iceberg for us. Ultimately, we’d like to be a chemical-free community through advocating for reduction and elimination of pesticide and chemical use in schools, hospitals, households and local parks and ball fields.”

Lanier aims to help improve on Alabama’s low national ranking in the health of its residents. “I love our little piece of the world, and I want future generations to enjoy it without fearing that it’s making us sick,” she says. “We are intent on having a school garden in every school, and we want to see area hospitals establish organic food gardens that support efforts to make Don Lareau

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and the Roaring Fork Valley. Recently, the couple decided to take fewer trips away from their children and homestead, and instead bring more people to their 35-acre family farm to learn from the land and develop a refreshed sense of community.

From earthy farm dinners and el-

“Kids are shocked when they learn that carrots grow underground and surprised that milk comes from an udder, not a store shelf.” ~ Don Lareau egant weddings to creative exploration camps for children and adults and an educational internship program, these family farmers are raising a new crop of consumers that value the land, their food and the people producing it. The couple hopes to help people learn how to grow and prepare their own food, plus gain a greater appreciation for organic farming.

“The people that come here fall into a farming lifestyle in tune with the sun and moon, the seasons and their inner clock— something valuable that has been lost in modern lifestyles,” notes Lareau, who especially loves sharing the magic of their

farm with children. “Kids are shocked when they learn that carrots grow underground and surprised that milk comes from an udder, not a store shelf.”

Klaas and Mary-Howell Martens, of Lakeview Organic Grain, in Penn Yan, New York, grow a variety of grains, including wheat, spelt, barley, oats and triticale, plus peas, dark red kidney beans and edamame soybeans, along with raising livestock on about 1,400 acres. Their family farm philosophy entails looking at the world through a lens of abundance, rather a lens of abundance, rather than scarcity, and working in cooperation with their neighbors instead of in competition.

The result has been a groundswell of thriving organic farmers and a renewed sense of community and economic strength throughout their region.

The Martens switched to organic farming after Klaas experienced partial paralysis due to exposure to pesticides, compounded by concern for the health of their three children.

Because the Martens work in alliance with nature, they’ve learned to ask a unique set of questions. For example, when Klaas sees a weed, he doesn’t ask, “What can we spray to kill it?” but, “What was the environment that allowed the weed to grow?”

Anne Mosness, in Bellingham, Washington, began fishing for wild

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Info on the Heroes and More Dyer Family Organic Farm: DyerFamilyOrganicFarm.com

salmon with her father during one summer after college. The experience ignited a sense of adventure that led her back to Alaska for nearly three decades, as a crew member and then a captain in the Copper River and Bristol Bay fisheries. During that time, Mosness became a passionate advocate for protecting coastal communities and ecosystems.

“Like farm families on land, fishing families face many risks and uncertainties,” but she believes, “political forces may be even more damaging to our livelihoods and wild fish.”

For example, “We are replicating some of the worst practices of factory farming on land in our marine environment with diseases, parasites and voluminous amounts of pollution flushing into our coastal waters,” explains Mosness. She’s also concerned about the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s potential approval of genetically engineered (GMO) fish without adequate health and environmental assessments, and she works to support GMO labeling so consumers can make informed choices in the marketplace.

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Melinda Hemmelgarn, aka the “food sleuth”, is a registered dietitian and award-winning writer and radio host at KOPN.org, in Columbia, MO (FoodSleuth@gmail.com). She advocates for organic farmers at Enduring-Image.blogspot.com.

Prairie Horizons Farm: LocalFoods.umn.edu/prairiehorizons Victory Teaching Farm: cfcdofalabama.org Vilicus Farm: RootedMontana.com/crabtrees.html (includes other vegetable and livestock farms in the state) Zephyros Farm and Garden: ZephyrosFarmAndGarden.com

Fish Farming: FoodAndWaterWatch. org/common-resources/fish/fish-farming

Support Hero Farmers

Lakeview Organic Grain and Greenmarket’s Regional Grains Project: LakeviewOrganicGrain.com and GrowNYC.org/grains-main

National Young Farmers Coalition: YoungFarmers.org

Farmer Veteran Coalition: FarmVetCo.org

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Permanent Makeup and Microneedling Give yourself timeless beauty!

by Daniela Mains

up appointment after the first procedure. Most of the time, clients decide to come in every two years to freshen up their permanent make-up, while some wait longer.

The many areas permanent makeup can address include: • Lashes that are naturally too fair/faint in color • Sparse or missing lashes • Sparse or missing eyebrows

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• Reduction or elimination of daily makeup application • Eye conditions which prevent or inhibit effective use of traditional makeup

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• Making easier an active lifestyle, e.g. swimming, water sports, hiking, hot yoga, etc.

• Unsteady hands which prevent ease of makeup application (above) after, (right) before

• Elimination of smudging, smearing, running makeup products (no more raccoon eyes)

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hat exactly is Permanent Makeup? It is a revolutionary method of applying natural pigments into the dermal layer of the skin. Permanent Makeup is considered micro-pigmentation, just like body tattooing. It is used for a variety of cosmetic enhancements, such as eyebrows, eyeliner, lipliner, lip color, scar camouflage, areola restoration, scalp pigmentation, hairline enhancement, beauty spots, etc.

At my studio, I use quiet running state-of-the-art European digital devices offering the highest level of safety and comfort. My devices are completely hygienic, exceed government regulations (no risk of injury, contamination or infection), and give optimal results (beautiful and accurate) following application. There is minimal discomfort to the patient (due to optimal needle settings) and best technical performance, allowing for faster procedures and much less recovery time.

How are the pigments placed? The Permanent Makeup device is embedding pigments beneath the skin to add permanent color. This device punctures the skin with very thin needles which push the pigments into the desired location.

This type of tattooing can also be used as a medical restoration as it can cover imperfections in the skin.

Having Permanent Make-up done is generally very safe, as long as performed by a skilled, trained and licensed professional. Procedures are done after applying a general anesthetic to the desired areas before and during treatment.

Usually there is a touch-up appointment one month after the initial procedure. Most of the time, clients are a little bit apprehensive at the first appointment, and choose to start with a light application. It is easier to add darker pigment onto a tattoo than to take it away.

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• Elimination of adverse reactions to certain cosmetic products and/or ingredients • Correction or improvement in certain skin conditions, abnormalities or imperfections (genetic or medical)

When considering a procedure, do not choose primarily based on price. Just because it is cheap(er) does not mean it is as good. Permanent makeup is just that, permanent. For those who are interested in having it done, it is recommended to do your homework. Don’t just go to anyone. First and most asked question is, “How much do you charge?” when it really should be, “What are your qualifications? or “May I see some before and after pictures?”

The price for permanent makeup varies from $250 to $450 per procedure, depending on what you want. Cheap permanent makeup prices often mean poor quality. But do not worry, I actually do a lot of corrections on clients who unfortunately chose to go the cheap route first, and now come to see me, to fix other technicians’ work. Corrections are not easy or cheap. Sometimes, it takes several visits.

Most clients do not want drastic eyebrows or eyeliners.

If you are thinking of getting a more trendy style, remember, it is permanently tattooed. Most of my clients choose the hair stroke eyebrow over solid filled brows. The hair stroke is also known as a hair simulation technique, which creates the most natural brows possible. For a fuller brow, the powder technique eyebrow would be the best choice. This technique mimics the appearance of a more conventional brow.

Besides permanent make-up, I also offer a procedure called Microneedling. Let’s talk about our skin for a minute.

As we age, our own internal collagen production decreases rapidly after 25. Collagen is a natural protein which gives our

skin its firmness and elasticity, making it appear taut. However, over time, environmental factors such as smoking, sun exposure, and other lifestyle choices contribute to premature aging, which further causes a decrease in collagen synthesis.

As a result, lines, wrinkles and age spots become more apparent, revealing what we know as “natural signs of aging”.

Essentially, Microneedling is a form of collagen-induction therapy, which takes advantage of your body’s own natural collagen-production abilities, to rejuvenate your skin. This procedure is minimally invasive, usually taking 90 minutes or less, and triggers the body into producing new collagen, fibers and elastin in an effort to repair itself. New capillaries will also form, thereby improving blood circulation in the skin, resulting in healthier skin by breaking up fibrous and uneven tissue, which are visible to us as wrinkles or scars.

Microneedling causes minimal damage to the skin, unlike other more traditional methods, like microdermabrasion, chemical peels or laser treatments. Depending on the condition of the skin as well as the age of the patient, three to four treatments (usually four to six weeks apart) may typically be necessary. Any part of the body covered by skin can normally be treated. However, some restrictions may apply, which are usually discussed at the initial screening consult, to determine appropriate course of treatment most suitable for a given candidate.

As a fully licensed and insured professional, I personally perform all procedures to the highest industry and safety standards, giving each individual client personalized attention and peace-of-mind. My credentials include: • Personally trained by world-renowned Master Permanent Makeup Artist Alina Soloveva • Fully state-licensed permanent makeup cosmetic tattoo artist • Fully compliant with OSHA, FL Health Dept. and local regulations • Nouveau-Contour certified in Advanced Eyebrow Hair Strokes • Trained by Amiea Med for Microneedling Skin Treatments info@permanentmakeupbydaniela.com 1924 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street North, Suite A St. Petersburg, FL 33704

• Member of the Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals • Started in the beauty-industry 1998 • Certified traditional makeup artist at Susan Page Modeling

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I am also a registered Dental Hygienist, with 22 years’ experience in the healthcare field, and am currently studying to become an acupuncture physician and doctor of oriental medicine. I am a certified Reiki Master direct from the traditional Usui line, and a registered practitioner/teacher of the International Association of Reiki Professionals.

Call me and mention Natural Awakenings and receive $150 off a full Face and Neck Microneedling Treatment or $65 off Eyebrows (one per customer please).

Permanent Makeup by Daniela is located at 1924 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street North, Unit A, St. Petersburg. For more information and appointment, call 727-272-2575 and visit PermanentMakeupbyDaniela.com. See ad right.

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Essential Oils for Summer

Healing Fragrances for Bites, Allergies and Sunburn

by Kathleen Barnes

A breath of sweet lavender oil can quickly reduce stress. A whiff of lemon oil can energize us.

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ssential oils are not magic or folklore. There is solid science behind them,” says Elizabeth Jones, founder of the College of Botanical Healing Arts, in Santa Cruz, California.

Here’s what happens after inhaling lavender, the most popular of all essential oils: The cilia—microscopic cellular fibers in the nose—transport the aroma to the olfactory bulb at the bottom of the brain, from where it proceeds to the limbic brain and directly affects the nerves, delivering a soothing effect. “Or put it on your skin and other properties of essential oils are absorbed straight into the bloodstream,” advises Jones, author of Awaken to Healing Fragrance.

Thai studies show that a whiff of lavender oil is calming and lowers blood pressure and heart rate, yet there are many more benefits attributed to the art and science of aromatherapy and essential oils. For those struggling with summer maladies, here are several simple solutions essential oils can provide.

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Minor Scrapes, Cuts and Blisters Tea tree oil (melaleuca) is tops, because it contains terpenes that kill staphylococcus and other nasty bacteria and works to prevent infection, according to a meta-analysis from the University of Western Australia. The researchers further suggest that tea tree oil may be used in some cases instead of antibiotics. Oregano and eucalyptus oils are likewise acknowledged for their natural abilities to eliminate infection-causing bacteria, fungi and viruses.

“Blend all three for a synergistic effect,” says aromatherapy expert Robert Tisserand (RobertTisserand.com), of Ojai, California. “They sort of leapfrog over each other to penetrate the skin and cell walls.”

Sunburn, Bug Bites and Poison Ivy A small amount of undiluted lavender oil will cool sunburn fast, advises Tisserand.

Add a few drops to a dollop of cooling aloe vera gel for extra relief and moisture, suggests Jones. Undiluted lavender is also a great remedy for insect bites, says Tisserand. “You can stop the pain of a bee sting in 20 seconds with a few drops.”

Best Carriers Almost all essential oils are so strong that they must be diluted before use to prevent skin irritation. Use coldpressed oils and mix 10 to 15 drops of essential oil per ounce of carrier substance. Some of the best carriers are almond oil, aloe vera gel, apricot oil, cocoa butter, glycerin, jojoba oil and olive oil.

Chamomile, either the German or Roman variety, helps with rashes, according to Jones, especially when mixed with her summertime favorite, aloe vera gel. She recommends mugwort oil for poison oak or poison ivy, a benefit affirmed by animal research from the Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine’s Herbal Medicine Formulation Research Group.

Allergy Relief During hay fever season, several aromatherapy oils from a diffuser can offer relief, counsels Tisserand. He recommends eucalyptus, geranium and lavender oils, all of which contain antihistamines. Use them separately or blended. When using a diffuser, it’s not necessary to put the oils into a diluting carrier oil or gel. He notes that a steam tent containing 10 drops of each of the three oils mixed with two cups of boiling water is highly effective.

Sprains, Strains and Joint Pain Lessen inflammation and the pain from tendon and muscle sprains and strains with rosemary or peppermint, adding a dash of ginger for additional benefit, says Tisserand. He recommends rubbing the oils (diluted in a carrier) directly on the sore spot.

Rosemary is particularly effective for bringing blood flow to an injury site, and the menthol in peppermint is a great pain reliever, adds Jones.

A Chinese study published in the European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics confirms the pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory abilities of peppermint oil. Researchers from Taiwan confirm that ginger is anti-inflammatory and can even reduce intense nerve pain.

Jones believes that essential oils have a place in everyone’s medicine chest. “Sometimes I feel like David up against Goliath,” she remarks. “I encourage everyone to use natural healing products from plants instead of pharmaceutical drugs, the side effects of which actually diminish the body’s natural ability to heal.”

Never-Fail Insect Repellant 2 Tbsp eucalyptus oil 1 tsp cedar wood oil 1 tsp citronella oil 1 tsp pennyroyal oil 1 tsp lemongrass oil Mix in warm water in a one-quart spray bottle. Shake and use liberally.

Source: Kathleen Barnes

Kathleen Barnes has authored numerous books on natural health, including Rx from the Garden: 101 Food Cures You Can Easily Grow. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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hat if farmers couldn’t confirm that what they grow and produce was devoid of toxins, cancer-causing chemicals, radioactive materials and other pollutants?

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and other federal and state agencies set standards and enforce regulations to ensure what we eat is safe and that production is secure. But hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, and its accompanying infrastructure threaten this. Questions must be raised and answered before the safety of our food supply is permanently impacted.

Conditions that Demand Changes n No federal funding exists for researching the impacts of chemical contamination from oil and gas drilling and infrastructure on food and food production. n No public tests are required for what contaminants to look for because many of the 500-plus chemicals used in the fracking process are categorized as proprietary. n Minimal-to-no baseline analysis is being done on air, water and soil conditions before oil and gas companies come into a new area. n No commonly agreed distances are lawfully required between farms, farmlands, rivers, streams and water supplies in relation to oil and gas wells and their infrastructure.

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Harsh economic conditions, plus concerns over long-term climate changes, including extreme weather events, have pitted neighbors against one another as farmers consider leasing their lands to oil and gas companies. More, often the riches promised do not make their way to the farmers that need them the most as American policies continue to favor

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make them aware of factors to consider.

4 Support local farmers and food producers. megalithic agribusinesses and push farming families into unsustainable choices.

Standard drilling leases rarely provide broad protections for farmers and can even eliminate their input on where roads are created and fracking machinery is installed on their property, all of which can hamper normal farming. In Pennsylvania, where fracking is commonplace, thousands of diesel trucks drive by working farms daily, compounding problems already associated with 24/7 vibrations, noises, emissions and light pollution, stressing both humans and farm animals.

In New York, Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Ohio, farmers that have or are near such leased land are finding it increasingly difficult to obtain mortgages, re-mortgage property and acquire or renew insurance policies. Caught up in a vicious cycle, some farmers feel forced to abandon their farms, thus opening up more land to oil and gas companies.

“Fracking is turning many rural environments into industrial zones,” observes Jennifer Clark, owner of Eminence Road Farm Winery, in New York’s Delaware County. She notes that we often hear a lot about the jobs fracking might create, but we hear little about the agricultural jobs being lost or the destruction of a way of life that has been integral to America’s landscape for generations.

Asha Canalos, an organic blueberry and heirloom vegetable farmer in Orange County, New York, is among the leaders in the David versus Goliath battle pitting farmers and community members against the Millennium Pipeline Company and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. On May 1, oral arguments were heard in the U.S. Court of Appeals. According to Canalos, “Our case could set a national precedent, with all the attending legal precedent, that will either empower other farmers and communities like ours and Minisink or will do the opposite.”

In January 2013, more then 150 New York chefs and food professionals sent a letter to Governor Mario Cuomo calling for a ban on fracking in their state. As of December 2013, more then 250 chefs have signed on to the Chefs for the Marcellus campaign, which created the petition. In April 2014, Connecticut chefs entered the fray by launching their own petition to ban the acceptance of fracking waste in Connecticut.

In California this past February, farmers and chefs banded together to present Governor Jerry Brown with a petition calling for a moratorium on fracking, stating that fracking wastes huge amounts of water. The previous month, California had declared a statewide drought emergency, and by April Brown had issued an executive order to strengthen the

The Endocrine Disruptor Exchange, Tinyurl.com/EndocrineDisruptingChemicals Food Not Fracking, FoodNotFracking.org GRACE Communications Foundation, GraceLinks.org/1305/natural-gas-fracking Love NY: Don’t Frack It Up, LoveNYDontFrackItUp.org Minisink Matters, MinisinkMatters.org state’s ability to manage water. Ironically, existing California regulations don’t restrict water use by industrial processes, including fracking, which uses and permanently removes tremendous amounts of water from the water cycle. To date, fracking in California operates with little state regulation.

It’s past due for a “time out” on oil and gas production and infrastructure development. Every citizen needs to think carefully and thoughtfully about what’s at stake as outside interests rush to use extreme forms of energy extraction to squeeze the last drops of fossil fuels from our Mother Earth.

Activist Harriet Shugarman, a veteran economist and policy analyst and former representative for the International Monetary Fund at the United Nations, currently chairs regional environmental committees and works with national, state and local organizations seeking pro-environmental legislation.

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Forsaking ‘Angry Birds’ for Bird Songs

CAMPING TURNS KIDS INTO NATURE LOVERS

by Avery Mack

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hether urban or rural, children in our state average 4.5 minutes outdoors and four hours in front of a screen every day,” says Barbara Erickson, president of The Trustees of Reservations conservation nonprofit, in Sharon, Massachusetts.

One way to disconnect kids from electronics is to go camping. Such educational, fresh air exercise is inclusive and inexpensive. David Finch, superintendent of the Dunes Edge Campground, in Provincetown, Massachusetts, suggests borrowed gear for the

first outing. A backyard campout can be a rewarding trial run; each child can ask a friend to stay over and a parent and the family dog can participate.

Once kids have the hang of sleeping somewhere outside their own bedroom, consider an overnight program at a local or regional zoo. Kids get a kick out of watching the animals and learning about their behaviors, diets and habitats.

The Toledo Zoo, in Ohio, offers Snooze at the Zoo, including a pizza dinner, breakfast and admission the next day.

Children sleep near one of the exhibits

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“It’s not how fast and how far you go, it’s what you see, smell, touch and listen to along the way. You might move only five feet in 15 minutes, but what you see and discuss will help children grow into respectful explorers and lifelong campers. Take photos and bring a journal; a child’s adventures are the best keepsakes.” ~ Stephanie Rach, founder of the Let’s Go Chipper play-based learning program, in Corte Madera, CA or in a safari tent. The program teaches animal adaptations, food chains and ecosystems and meets requirements for scout badges in a fun setting.

The Irvine Nature Center, in Owings Mills, Maryland, near Baltimore, offers a rich outdoor experience. Organizers provide food, activities and camping equipment. Children first attend a fire safety class, and then help cook a meal and make s’mores. At night, participants learn how to mimic owl hoots and practice their new skills, often receiving hoots in return. Night walks sometimes include sightings of deer, bats or flying squirrels, while morning walks showcase groundhogs and birds.

Jean Gazis, with the women’s and girls’ rights nonprofit Legal Momentum, in Brooklyn, New York, observes, “It’s easier to camp with small, even tiny, children, than with older kids.

Babies are portable.” She recalls taking her 7-week-old infant along and nostalgically comments, “Now that the kids are 11 and 14, they don’t have as much free time.”

Drive-up camping in a state park that offers facilities and planned activities sets up a good time. Gazis feels that a destination four hours away is the limit for car trips with small children.

She advises giving everyone duties. “My young son once had a great time digging a ditch around the tent when it began to rain,” she recalls. “He kept the sleeping

hunts—find the flower, the mushroom or the tree that looks like a picture and make a list of what you see. Getting out in nature sharpens observation skills, boosts creativity and improves physical and mental health,” she says. Wear notes that her kids have listed 70 forms of life in the family’s backyard alone.

Visit a local park or NatureRocks.org to

take part in more activities and explore different locations. “Nature presents a great parenting tool,” she remarks.

Summertime camping helps every member of the family unplug, unwind and wander along new paths.

Avery Mack is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect via AveryMack@ mindspring.com.

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bags dry and got to play in the mud.”

Jeff Alt, of Cincinnati, Ohio, author of Get Your Kids Hiking, suggests, “Start them young and keep it fun. Get the kids involved in the planning. My kids have gone along since they were born.

We stayed at a lodge when they were small because little trekkers have a lot of gear. During the day we were out in the park exploring, always keeping in mind that kids tire out fast.” His mandatory equipment includes good walking shoes, sunscreen and bug spray. Adhering to such rules as never leave the trail or wander off and don’t pick flowers or touch animals is non-negotiable.

Stephanie Wear, a biologist for The Nature Conservancy, working in Beaufort, South Carolina, has found that it’s easy to make the experience lively.

“We like to do observational scavenger

If family members enjoy their initial camping experiences, it’s time to invest in gear.

Goodwill Industries and other thrift stores may have some items, although finding what’s needed will be a hit-or-miss endeavor.

Note that sleeping bags at thrifts will most likely be for indoor use only—not waterproofed or suitable for colder weather. Military surplus stores are a better bet.

Check these sites for bargains or discounted prices: Tinyurl.com/BargainOutfitters Cabelas.com, Campmor.com Craigslist.org The-House.com/buy-cheap-camping.html

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Thrift shops often have inexpensive flatware and plastic/reusable dishes (cuts paper waste at the campsite), as well as clothing that carefree kids won’t have to worry about ruining; pick gender-neutral colors so T-shirts can be passed down or shared.

When packing, give each child a personally labeled travel container with clothing, toothbrush and other essentials, and a current checklist to be sure each item is packed (and repacked at camp). Include other items of their choosing but if any of them don’t fit in, they don’t go along.

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Quick and Cool Vegan Smoothies

by Judith Fertig

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moothies offer big nutrition in a small package. Based on a vegan source of lean protein like coconut milk or yogurt, soy, chia seeds or a vegan protein powder made from dried beans or hemp, they can energize us for a full day of summer activities.

Other ingredients follow the peak of summer crops. Berries, greens, melon, tomatoes, avocado, cucumber, celery, carrots and stone fruits like peaches and mangoes add antioxidants, fiber, vitamins and minerals. A tablespoon or two of milled flax seeds, hemp or nut butter adds richness to the flavor, while providing omega-3 fatty acids necessary for complete nutrition.

For the finale, add a touch of sweetness from fruits, maple syrup, agave nectar or stevia.

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like yogurt, placed in a standard or high-speed performance blender. Next, add the desired fruits or vegetables and flavorings, followed by ice. Start on a slower speed, holding down the lid tightly, before increasing the speed to achieve a velvety texture. If the smoothie is too thin, add more frozen fruit or ice. Freezing the fruits first and then blending them into a smoothie can substitute for ice. Peeling bananas before freezing them makes smoothiemaking easier. Freezing the fruits in recipe-size portions also simplifies the process.

Smooth-fleshed fruits like mangoes, papayas, bananas, ripe peaches and nectarines blend more easily to a silky finish than do fresh berries.

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the blender is extremely powerful.

Blending enough ingredients for two smoothies can yield a leftover serving to store in a reusable glass jar in the refrigerator. To reactivate the full taste later, just turn over the jar and give it a good shake to re-blend the ingredients.

Spirulina (made from a micro-saltwater plant) and wheatgrass juice and powder are some popular smoothie additions. Milled flax seeds add healthy fat, but their water-soluble fiber also adds a little bulk; although the texture difference isn’t noticeable if the smoothie is enjoyed right away, it will be apparent if it sits for 20 minutes or more.

With the whir of a blender—and no cooking—summer’s tastiest bounty transforms into at-home or on-the-go beverages to revive, replenish and renew us so we’re ready for our next adventure.

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James Gormley Takes On the FDA Why the Natural Health Movement Must Protect Itself

by Kathleen Barnes

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ames Gormley, a leader of the natural health movement in the U.S. and an award-winning health journalist, is a passionate advocate for natural health.

For more than 20 years, he’s been at the forefront in the fight against government restriction of dietary supplements and for transparency in the food industry, and has twice participated in America’s trade delegation to the United Nations Codex Alimentarius Commission, advocating for health freedom.

Gormley’s editorial positions have included editor-in-chief of Better Nutrition and editorial director for the Vitamin Retailer Magazine Group.

He now serves as both vice president and senior policy advisor for Citizens for Health and as a scientific advisory board member with the Natural Health Research Institute.

His latest book, Health at Gunpoint: The FDA’s Silent War Against Health Freedom, poses a strong stance against government interference in our rights to information about and access to healthy food and supplements.

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ests, particularly big companies in the pharmaceutical and food industries?

The FDA was created to address issues of food and drug contamination and adulteration.

Dr. Harvey Wiley, the courageous first leader of its predecessor, the Bureau of Chemistry, expressed his disgust with the unintended consequences in his 1929 book, The History of a Crime Against the Food Law: The Amazing Story of the National Food and Drugs Law Intended to Protect the Health of the People, Perverted to Protect Adulteration of Foods and Drugs.

The FDA has been beholden to drug companies for decades. Making the situation worse, a 2012 law loosened conflict of interest restrictions for FDA advisory panels. That has further weakened the agency’s review system and likely allowed more drugs with safety problems to gain marketing approval, according to an analysis published in the journal Science in 2013. In addition, 40 percent of the FDA’s last budget increase came from user fees on prescription drugs paid by the pharmaceutical giants.

The USDA has the potential to do much good, but is bogged down with politics and mandates to push questionable biotechnology.

With regard to the controversy over genetically modified organisms (GMO), are certain companies being given undue influence in national policy making?

Yes. A perfect example was the ability of Monsanto to block initiatives requiring labeling of food products that contain GMOs in California and Washington state. Monsanto and the food industry continue to leverage their considerable influence in the U.S. Congress to block such legislation on a national level, despite the massive outcry from consumers demanding to know the identity and origin of the food we eat.

Did the FDA declare war on the natural products industry in the 1990s?

The FDA conducted numerous and illegal raids on health food stores, supplement makers and practitioners. In an infamous barbaric raid on the clinic of integrative physician Dr. Jonathan Wright, in Tahoma, Washington, in 1992, agents and deputized officers converged with guns drawn, terrorizing patients and staff because Wright was giving his patients legal Ltryptophan supplements to help with sleep and mood. It was dubbed the “vitamin B-bust�. A federal grand jury declined to indict Wright on the charges stemming from the raid.

Current European Union and international codex policies maintain that most necessary nutrients can and should be obtained from foods, so they have dramatically limited the availability of many supplements. Do you expect such a policy to become part of U.S. law?

These European policies fly in the face of reality and every major food study conducted since World War II. The superrefined, overly processed Western diet does not and cannot fully supply optimal levels of daily nutrients. The U.S. has made minor efforts to tread this dangerous path and been met with tremendous consumer outrage. Potential related laws and policies would have to make it past an avalanche of public comments.

What is the current status of the fight for health freedom, and what is your prognosis for the future?

Substantial threats to our health freedom still exist, but I am optimistic. Three highly credible nonprofit organizations are leading the way: the Alliance for Natural Health, Citizens for Health and the National Health Federation. If consumers remain vigilant and stay informed on the issues identified by these advocates, we will be able to tackle and defeat threats to Americans’ health freedoms as they emerge.

Kathleen Barnes has authored many natural health books.

Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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Good Clean Fun Water Sports Saying No to a Wave of Trash

by Avery Mack

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Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean. ~Ryunosuke Satoro

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he ocean is my bliss. habitats as an investment.

Be a hero, My job lets me do Semiannual walking what I love and call take pollution beach cleanups, an Oregon it work,” says Andrea Neal, tradition for 30 years, have Ph.D., founder and CEO down to zero. removed 2.8 million pounds of Blue Ocean Sciences, a of trash, largely comprising ~ National Park cigarette butts, fishing ropes scientific collaboration seekService ing healthy water solutions, and plastic bottles. Unusual in Ojai, California. “When I surf, I’m items include telephone poles and a in sync with water and air at the same 200-pound Styrofoam block. In the 2014 time.” One time during a Scandinavian spring campaign, 4,800 volunteers that snowfall, she donned a wet suit to ride treasure coastal recreational activities eight-foot waves; after splashdown, she removed an estimated 24 tons of litter emerged with ice-tipped eyelashes and and marine debris (solv.org). What West a huge grin. “I’ve never been so cold, Coasters see can also show up in Japan but it was glorious!” and vice versa, so coordinated cleanup

Neal likens scuba diving to enterefforts benefit outdoor enthusiasts in ing another world, revealing nature’s both countries. undersea glories. “Crabs sneak a peek

Lake Tahoe, on the California/ and you’re face-to-face with fish. Sea Nevada border, beckons paddleboard, lions want to play,” she says. “I’ve also raft, canoe and kayak aficionados. Last had great white sharks cruise by and year, volunteers for the Great Sierra give me an intimidating nudge.”

River Cleanup, a Sierra Nevada Con It’s not just sharks and extreme servancy project, finessed the condition weather that swimmers, divers and water- of this recreational site by picking up a craft enthusiasts worry about these days— ton of trash in and near the water and it’s trash, too. The most basic requirement were able to recycle 600 pounds of it for safe water sports is clean water. Plas(Tinyurl.com/SierraRiverCleanup). tics, paper and other debris, ranging from Desert winds, combined with flat microscopic toxins to everyday garbage, landscapes, blow Las Vegas debris into pose life-threatening hazards to human Nevada’s Lake Mead. Operation Zero – and marine life. “I want my kids and their Citizens Removing and Eliminating Waste, kids to share in what I’ve experienced,” ferries volunteers to a cove accessible exclaims Neal, part of the global scienonly by boat to clean and enjoy the area tific community redefining clean water (Tinyurl.com/LakeMeadOperationZero).

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“In the spring, when waters are high, Rivers for Change sponsors paddling races and other California river events to highlight the importance of clean water. Starting in September and continuing through the winter months, they partner with water use organizations and land trusts to help clean up waterways like the Sacramento River.” ~ Matt Palmarillo, California 100 event director, RiversForChange.org

The improved natural environment attracts visitors to the lake to try new sports like wakesurfing, riding the water behind a wave-producing boat by dropping the tow line once waves form. The more adventurous go

wakeboarding, which combines water skiing, snowboarding and surfing skills as the rider becomes airborne between waves. The more advanced sport of waterskating requires more stylish skateboarder moves.

Further inland, Adopt-a-Beach volunteers help keep the Great Lakes clean.

More than a beach sweep, volunteers regularly monitor litter throughout the year and perform a complete beach health assessment on each visit. The eight Great Lakes border states—Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin—benefit from teams of volunteers continually working to improve beach health (GreatLakes.org/adoptabeach).

Moving south, Project AWARE cleans up Iowa’s waterways, “one stretch of river, one piece of trash at a time” (Tinyurl.com/IowaAware). Stand up paddleboarding, kayaking and canoeing are popular river activities.

Paddlers collect litter en route and leave it in designated bins at access points.

In Missouri, the Big River beckons.

Jeff Briggs, an insurance adjustor in High Ridge, tubes the mile-plus stretch between dams at Rockford Beach Park and Byrnes Mill. “When we’re tubing, it’s just for enjoyment,” he says. “For a longer float, we take the jon boat so there’s space to stow trash.”

Table Rock Lake, in southern Missouri, draws fishermen and water sports enthusiasts. Their WK Lewis Shoreline Cleanup has removed 179 tons of trash in 10 years. In 2013, 670 volunteers filled 11 dumpsters (Tinyurl. com/WK-Lewis-Cleanup).

“It takes love and commitment, patience and persistence to keep cleaning up habitats,” says Wallace J. Nichols, Ph.D., co-founder of four grassroots water advocacy groups.

“Clean water is important though, to sustain fit life on the planet.”

Avery Mack is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect via AveryMack@ mindspring.com.

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How Trash Impacts Marine Life

by Avery Mack

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What we

achieve inwardly will change outer reality. ~Plutarch

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o matter where you live, trash can travel from your hands to storm drains to streams and on to the sea. The problem of ocean trash is entirely preventable, and you can make a difference,” advises the Ocean Conservancy.

The Ocean Trash Index provides information by state and country on how much and what kind of trash enters our waterways. Each fall, data is collected during the organization’s International Coastal Cleanup one-day campaign both on land and under water. About 10 million pounds of trash was collected worldwide in 2013; of that total, 3.5 million pounds, or nearly 35 percent, originated in the U.S.

The most common offenses include discarded cigarette butts and filters, food wrappers, plastic bottles and bags, beverage caps and lids, cups, plates, utensils, straws and stirrers, glass bottles, aluminum cans and paper bags. All of it could have been recycled, including the cigarettes (see RippleLife.org/butts).

Trash enters the water from illegal or thoughtless dumping, extreme weather events, a crashed plane, sunken boat, lost fishing traps, nets or lines, movie props or windblown litter. For example, a plastic bag blows out of the trash can or truck, enters a storm drain or creek and moves into rivers and the ocean, where it endangers marine life, swimmers and watercraft.

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that voluntary measures aren’t enough to solve the problem. Some cities in the Los Angeles area have implemented fullcapture systems designed to trap debris greater than five millimeters in size.

Prevention is obviously the least expensive, safest and easiest way to keep water clean.

To protect local, regional and global waters, follow the familiar refrain of recycle, reuse, repair and repurpose. Be thoughtful about what’s in the trash can and keep it securely closed.

Move the car on street sweeping days— along with dust, dirt and leaves, a street sweeper picks up animal waste and oil from cars.

Ask for and advocate less packaging on commonly used products, stiffer fines for polluters and increased funding for enforcement and research.

Knowing what comprises most trash helps consumers demand product redesigns and new policies that address the most problematic items and materials, explains Nicholas Mallos, a marine debris specialist with the Ocean Conservancy.

Rippl is a free mobile application that can help users practice what they preach in making simple, sustainable choices by delivering weekly green living tips, available at OceanConservancy. org/do-your-part/rippl.html. A safe, fun day near, on, in or under the water starts with green practices at home.

For details visit Tinyurl.com/ CoastalCleanupReport.

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Give Freedom a Hand Let Peace and Prosperity Ring Around the World

by Kirk Boyd

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048 is a plan to prevent wars, eliminate poverty and create the conditions for global sustainability by the time we celebrate the centennial of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, unanimously adopted in 1948 by all UN member countries.

2048 dispels myths, including a major misconception that peace and prosperity are hopelessly complicated and unattainable. In truth, both can be secured through the realization of five fundamental freedoms for everyone: freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom from want, freedom for

the environment and freedom from fear. These basic freedoms establish a framework within which other rights can flourish.

The five fingers of our hand illustrate the possibilities, starting with the thumb. It looks different and stands out. It is strong. It represents freedom of speech, an idea that stands up to dishonesty and corruption.

With our index finger, we point and indicate direction. It represents freedom of religion. Each of us is free to choose our own way. Those that decide God is their guide are free to live their own relationship with God.

The middle finger, the longest, represents freedom from want—the long road of existence and the certainty that there’ll be food, water, education and health care for every one of us as we go along.

Next is the wedding ring finger for many of us, and a finger with a direct link to our nervous system for all of us. It represents freedom for the environment and for life. We all have a direct link to the Earth and the ecosystem of which we are a part. When the life of the Earth is spoiled, our lives are spoiled.

Finally, there is our little finger, the least imposing. It represents freedom from fear. It’s the “finale” of our hand, our reward. All the others lead to this one.

As we recount the five freedoms represented by our fingers, remember that we didn’t ask for that hand; we were born with it. Everyone was born with the right to all five freedoms. They are the essence of a good life for all, and in this way they are intertwined; the success of each bolsters the others.

As we learn our rights, we come to expect and demand them, with lasting results. They become our way of life.

Source: Adapted excerpt from 2048: Humanity’s Agreement to Live Together

by Kirk Boyd. Used with permission of Berrett-Koehler Publishers. See the evolution of human rights at Tinyurl. com/HumanRightsTimeline.

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POOCH 10 Foods to Make a Dog’s Coat Glow

by Suzi Beber

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o keep our dog’s skin and coat healthy, supplements may first come to mind, especially oils and powders. However, whole foods deserve a closer look for naturally elegant results.

Chia

Chia seeds contain more healthy omega-3 fats and fiber than flax or other grain seeds and are a good source of protein and antioxidants, notes Patrick Skerrett, executive editor of Harvard Health Publications. They are abundant in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), a plantbased form of omega-3, which combats skin inflammation and improves the skin’s texture and softness, says holistic nutritionist Melissa Diane Smith, of Tucson, Arizona.

Eggs

Eggs are nutritional powerhouses containing the most bioavailable protein for dogs. Eggs have vitamin A, which promotes cell turnover. Their zinc further supports protein synthesis and cell division, necessary for wound healing, the formation of connective tissue and skin health, according to the National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements. Egg yolks provide a valuable source of biotin, effective in treating dry skin, seborrhea and itching associated with skin allergies, reports PetEducation.com, a website of veterinarians Dr. Race Foster and Dr. Marty 44

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Smith, owners of Foster and Smith, Inc. Avoid raw eggs, as they contain avidin, which interferes with the metabolism of biotin, fats, glucose and amino acids, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

Almonds

Almonds contain the entire vitamin E family of tocopherols and tocotrienols.

“Deficiency of vitamin E has been implicated in the development of certain dermatological disorders in dogs,” counsels Lee Russell McDowell, Ph.D., in Vitamins in Animal and Human Nutrition. Almonds are also an excellent source of B vitamins, copper, manganese, magnesium, zinc and bioflavonoids, with a trace of omega-3. While safe in small quantities for larger dogs, whole almonds are not easily digested and can upset the stomach and create intestinal distress. Almonds are easily ground into a powder using a blender, and almond meal is also available at many grocery stores.

Coconut

Renowned herbalist Juliette de Bairacli Levy pioneered the use of coconut in natural diets for companion animals.

Raw coconut contains medium-chain, saturated fats that transform into energy and can decrease bacterial growth, irritation and inflammation, according to

naturopathic physician Bruce Fife, a certified nutritionist, doctor of naturopathy and author of The Coconut Oil Miracle.

The 16th-century herbalist Henry Lyte documented their use in treating skin wounds and eczema.

Carob

Sweet Potatoes

Carob, the fruit of the Ceratonia siliqua tree, is rich in natural sugars, vitamins and minerals. Free of the stimulants caffeine and theobromine found in chocolate, it’s safe for dogs and its vitamin E supports skin health. Recent research published in the Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal shows that carob also has natural antibacterial properties.

Sweet potatoes can be considered a skin superfood, because they hold a high level of betacarotene (a precursor form of vitamin A) and are a good source of vitamin E. Their vitamin C content, which increases with cooking, facilitates collagen production, contributes to photoprotection, decreases pho-

Try to use organic ingredients whenever possible for all of these recipes.

Wild Salmon

Cooked wild salmon is ripe with omega-3 fatty acids, which along with benefiting the skin and coat, appear to boost the immune system, and may assist dogs with allergies, according to the article “10 ‘People’ Foods for Dogs,” by Elizabeth Pask and Laura Scott.

Cranberries

Cranberries contain a variety of bioactive components, including proanthocyanidins and anthocyanin antioxidants, plus the phytochemical ellagic acid.

“Animal experiments show that supplementation with anthocyanins effectively prevents inflammation and subsequent blood vessel damage,” explains Northern California Registered Dietitian Marilyn Sterling, who also points to myriad studies of the antioxidant power of proanthocyanidins. According to the American Institute of Cancer Research, ellagic acid can prevent skin cancers.

Combine ingredients in a mediumsized bowl; let sit for 10 miutes.

Lightly coat a pan with olive oil, add bowl contents and then scramble like regular eggs. Cool before serving as a topping to a dog’s regular meal.

Raw Liver Paté

Liver

Liver from grass-fed animals enhances healthy skin. Nutrients include calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, iron, zinc, copper, vitamins A, C, D, E and eight B vitamins, including thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, folic acid and biotin.

Suzi Beber is the founder of The Smiling Blue Skies Cancer Fund via Canada’s University of Guelph Veterinary College and Teaching Hospital Pet Trust. She also contributes to Animal Wellness magazine, from which this article was adapted and used with permission.

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Oats

A fortifying cereal low in starch and high in mineral content, especially potassium and phosphorus, oats also harbor calcium, magnesium, B vitamins and iron. The grain’s primary benefit to skin and coat is its soluble fiber content, which also helps a dog’s gastrointestinal system to remove toxins.

todamage and supports wound healing, according to a report by Alexander J. Michels, Ph.D., of the Oregon State University Linus Pauling Institute.

Chia Coconut Crunch

1½ cups rolled oats 1 tsp baking powder ½ cup coconut flour 1½ Tbsp chia seeds ¼ cup coconut oil 1 cup almond butter 2 whole eggs 1 tsp pure vanilla ¼ cup carob chips

Preheat oven to 350 F. Cover a large cookie sheet with parchment paper.

Combine all ingredients except carob chips. After ingredients are well incorporated, add carob chips. Form small balls of dough with hands, place on cookie sheet and lightly flatten each ball with the back of a fork. Bake for 10 minutes in preheated oven. Cool completely before serving. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container or bag.

Oats ‘n Egg Scramble 2 eggs, whisked ½ cup rolled oats ¼ cup goat’s milk Olive oil

½ lb liver (chicken or bison) 2 eggs 1 tsp sea salt or kelp 1 Tbsp olive oil

Whirl all ingredients together in a food processor or blender until smooth. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Use as a topper for regular meals.

Cooked Liver Paté

Same ingredients as liver paté. Hard boil the eggs and set aside. Lightly sauté liver in a pan with the olive oil, sea salt and kelp. Cook until pink is gone. Cool and then combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender until smooth. Serve and store as indicated above.

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

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TUESDAY, JULY 1 Thai Massage Intensive - (through July 3) with Ariela Grodner, NCBTMB. Acquire the art of Thai massage with enough material to create a flowing 2 hour routine. Discover proper body mechanics and techniques. Understand basic sen lines, points and Ayurvedic application. $350 includes meals & accommodations. Amrit Yoga Institute, Salt Springs, FL, 352-685-3001, amrityoga.org.

FRIDAY, JULY 4 Align & Refine and Yin/Restorative Yoga - Want to refine your yoga practice or just relax? Wanda Howe, eRYT500 will take you through a series of poses to gain strength and better align your body to enjoy the pose. If you want to relax and rejuvenate, Nancy MacDonald, eRYT500 will guide you through a restorative yin yoga practice complemented with a luscious relaxation at the end of class, maybe some gentle aromatherapy to deepen your relaxation. 10-11:30am, $15/per class, yoga4all, 8836 Seminole Blvd, Seminole, yoga4all.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 5 Nutritional Blood Evaluations with Stewart Analysis - Live Layer $50; Both Live & Dry Layer $90, includes DVD recording of appointment.

Abby’s Health & Nutrition, 14374 N Dale Mabry, Tampa, Call for appointment 813-265-4951.

Yoga Nidra: “Sleep of Awareness” - Join Nancy MacDonald E-RYT500 for this deep and profoundly powerful meditation having a tremendous soothing effect by refreshing the physical, emotional and mental bodies. It allows a systematic release of stress, preparing the mind to receive the personal affirmations you develop in class. It is said that one hour of yoga nidra is equivalent to four hours sleep. Wear loose, comfortable clothes. 4:30-5:30pm, $15, The Lotus Pond, 6201 Lynn Rd, Tampa, Walk-in or reserve your space, LotusPondYoga.com, Nancy 727-542-0116.

TUESDAY, JULY 8 Reiki I & II Usui System - Class Certification and CEUs available for LMT, Provider Number MCE 50-13619 for Reiki credits. Rev Maria Antonieta Revello, Reiki, Karuna & Qigong Master, Light Therapy. 10am-2pm; July 10, Reiki II, 10am-2pm, Info 813-334-7424 Maria or reikishrine@gmail.com.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 9 Eat Better for Less - Learn how to easily make fresh and raw recipes, with instructor Sarah Dhali. Classes are intended to give you the tools to integrate vegan fresh food into your lifestyle without making a dent in your budget. Class covers how to prepare: Breakfast, snacks, dressings, main courses and dessert. Noon, $75/ includes food for 2 people for 1 day, LifeGlow Organic Farm, 14850 Family Trail, Hudson, 1-844-64-LIGHT, 1-844-645-4448, LifeGlowOrganics.com.

Feng Shui Simply - Cheryl Grace, professional feng shui practitioner and Hay House author, Feng Shui Simply: Change Your Life from the Inside-Out, digs deep into the principles of feng shui to present an exciting new view of this age-old concept. She will take us through her book, presenting a condensed and informative overview with practical steps to change your life from the inside out. The first 35 people receive a $5 coupon toward purchase of Feng Shui Simply, 7pm $10/at door, Wings Bookstore, 4500 4th St N, St Pete, WingsBookstore.com, 727-522-6657.

THURSDAY, JULY 10 Is Gluten Your Body’s Worst Enemy? - Are you overwhelmed by the thousand products that are labeled gluten-free? Can gluten be the secret reason why you are bloated, you’re sick, and tired? Join Liat Golan, RD, LD/N, Bee Well Nutrition, and learn all you need to know about the gluten-free diet. 6:30pm, Free, Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St, Clearwater, 727-443-6703, naturesfoodpatch.com.

Full Moon/New Moon Gong Meditation - Monthly event with Lisa Recchione, eRYT200, scheduled close to either the new or full moon. The gong has all the sounds and vibrations of creations within it; the mind is overcome and relaxed so that a very deep state of meditation can be reached, in which deep healing occurs and awareness is heightened.

7-8:30pm, $15 or discounts with class passes (at the door). yoga4all, 8836 Seminole Blvd, Seminole. Register, Lisa 727-595-6036 or yoga4all.com/workshops.

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FRIDAY, JULY 11 Welcome Weekend Retreat - (through July 13) Enjoy a relaxing weekend of yoga, yoga nidra and quantum breath meditation through the Amrit Methods. A perfect get-away for friends, family, even for those traveling solo. $249 includes meals & accommodations; $50 off for first time visitors. Amrit Yoga Institute, Salt Springs, FL, 352-685-3001, amrityoga.org.

SATURDAY, JULY 12 Organic Gardening 101 - Learn how to grow your own food organically. We will be covering methods for Florida urban setting, including produce, sprouts, greens and fruit trees. Our mission is to preserve and share basics and fundamentals on self-sustainability.

Class is given by USDA Organic certified growers on authentic family owned and operated farm. All ages welcome. Class includes a small produce box, seeds and lemonade. Instructor Serge Dhali. 9am, $40/per person, LifeGlow Organic Farm, 14850 Family Trail, Hudson, 1-844-64-LIGHT, 1-844645-4448, LifeGlowOrganics.com.

Savoring Summer Event-Enjoy samplings of summertime favorites including hot dogs and ice cream.

Find out how to cool down at all of your favorite summer activities with Aura Cacia Aromatherapy Mists. 11am-2pm, Earth Origins Market, 30555 US Hwy 19 N, Palm Harbor, 727-786-1231.

Savoring Summer Event-Enjoy samplings of summertime favorites including hot dogs and ice cream.

Find out how to cool down at all of your favorite summer activities with Aura Cacia Aromatherapy Mists. 11am-2pm, Earth Origins Market,6651 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, 727-347-5682.

Yoga: A Therapeutic Approach to Learning Shoulderstand - Shoulderstand is known as the mother of asanas. Learn the safe and gentle stretches to open the shoulders and strengthen the core to prepare you for this highly therapeutic pose.

Supported and unsupported shoulder stand will be reviewed! 2-3:30pm, $20, yoga4all, 8836 Seminole Blvd, Seminole, Advance Registration Required, Heather 727-480-3004 or yoga4all.com/workshops.

SUNDAY, JULY 13 Opportunity for Nurses and Health Students in Ecuador Sept 29 - Presentation of multicultural experience with pictures and videos including the practice of shamanism in Ecuador. 1pm, Info, Marta 425-2596, Maria 813-334-7424.

TUESDAY, JULY 15 Soul Healing with Barbara Newborn - (also July 22) We all carry traumas and have residual pain in our lives. What if someone could tell you exactly what you need to do to heal a trauma that you have had for a long time? Barbara is completely free of any judgment and just points you in a direction where healing is waiting for you. Trust her with your pain and she will show you a way to heal. 1-3pm, $15/15 minute session, $1 per minute after, Shiva Dharma, 2838 Beach Blvd S, Gulfport, Reservations 813-831-1598 or 727-580-8484.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 16 Vegan Mediterranean Spread - Brad Myers, the Vegabond Chef, prepares refreshing vegan spreads.

Menu: Hummus, Tabouli, Falafel, Cucumber Salad.

6:30pm, Free, Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St, Clearwater, 727-443-6703, naturesfoodpatch.com.

FRIDAY, JULY 18 Perspectives on Anatomy 9 Hours Live - (continues July 19) Join Jay Miller, Neurologic Chiropractic Physician, RYT & Nancy Macdonald E-RYT500; CEUs for RYT200 & RYT500. Work through asanas while learning about the major muscle groups involved, any

contraindications, special clinical applications such as which poses might be good for stenosis, herniated discs, secondary sciatica, scoliosis, etc. Observe muscle activation, structure and function in three stages of asana-finding. Fri 7-9pm; Sat 8:30am-12:30pm & 2-5pm; $135, Lotus Pond, 6201 Lynn Rd, Tampa, LotusPondYoga.com under events, Nancy 727-542-0116.

Light Therapy Applications - 7-9pm, Reservations, Maria 813-334-7424 or reikishrine@gmail.com.

Couples Weekend Getaway & Workshop - Join Richard & Diana Daffner, authors of Tantric Sex for Busy Couples, for a romantic beach getaway.

Bring greater joy, intimacy and passion to your relationship. Celebrate your love. Connect with your beloved on a soul level. 7pm-Sunday 2pm, $695/ couple, Siesta Key Beach, Sarasota, FL, More info, other dates & locations, brochure, 941-349-6804.

Amrit Method of Yoga 10-Day Immersion (through July 27) With teachers and practitioners in more than 40 countries world-wide, this RYT200 Immersion & Certification is guaranteed to become a life-changing experience. The Amrit Method gives you the yogic tools for your practice on the mat and more importantly off the mat. Call for pricing details. We’ll see you in the forest! Friday 7pm-Sun, July 27 Noon, Amrit Yoga Institute, Salt Springs, FL, 352-685-3001, amrityoga.org.

SATURDAY, JULY 19 Nutritional Blood Evaluations with Stewart Analysis - (also July 20) Live Layer $50; Both Live & Dry Layer $90, includes DVD recording of appointment. Bailey’s Naturals 470 2nd St North, Safety Harbor, Call for appointment 727-725-1617.

MONDAY, JULY 21 Embrace Your Infinite Potential - Awaken to a New Way of Being during this session designed to ignite and inspire your full potential. Each session will include

Couples’ Retreats!

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the gift of Vibrational Alignment shared by Andi Schenbeck. The purpose is to align you with your highest potential by transmuting lifetimes of unconscious beliefs and energies that are no longer serving you. 7pm, Love offering, Wings Bookstore, 4500 4th St N, St Pete, WingsBookstore.com, 727-522-6657.

TUESDAY, JULY 22 Advance Reiki Training - Rev Maria Antonieta Revello, member ICRT; Reiki, Karuna & Qigong Master, NLP practitioner and instructor, Light Therapist, 10am-2pm, Info & reservations, 813334-7424 Maria or reikishrine@gmail.com.

Benefits of Thermography - Presented by Greenpoint Thermography’s J. Bartone, M., a diagnostic radiologist with extensive experience in both general diagnostic imaging and women’s imaging.

6-8pm, ReNew Life Wellness Center, 15511 N Florida Ave, Ste 203, 813-871-3200. RSVP before July 20, seating is limited, renewlifewellness.com and use “Schedule Now” link.

Improve Brain Function! Hypnosis & NLP Master Class-MeetUP - Patricia V Scott facilitates class using hypnosis & NLP to improve brain function, followed by experiential practice with professional Hypnotists (3 ceus). Public participates as practice subjects. $25/UPHI Members); $35/Non-Members registered by 7/10; $45/after 7/10. 6-9pm, UP Hypnosis Institute, 800 Tarpon Woods Blvd, Palm Harbor, 727-943-5003, UPHypnosis.com.

THURSDAY, JULY 24 Library Technique: Group Hypnosis for Eliminating Negative Emotions & Blocks - Patricia V Scott, Internationally Certified Master Trainer of Hypnosis, guides you through this powerful process developed by one of her first teachers, Dr Michael Preston.

6:30-8:30pm, $20, UP Hypnosis Institute, 800 Tarpon Woods Blvd, Palm Harbor, Pre-registration recommended, 727-943-5003, UPHypnosis.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 26 Nutritional Blood Evaluations with Stewart Analysis - Live Layer $50; Both Live & Dry Layer $90, includes DVD recording of appointment.

Super Vitamin Outlet, 32510 IS Hwy 19, N Palm Harbor, Call for appointment 727-786-5994.

SUNDAY, JULY 27 Doga: Yoga with Your Dog - Doga is an effective form of partner yoga that pairs people and their canine companions in a soothing practice to destress and calm while building connection. Dogs and humans benefit from the one-on-one attention, massage and stretching, 2-3pm, $15/per dog, 2

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classes/$25, SPCA, 9099 130th Ave N, Largo, Preregister, class sizes are limited to ensure the best experience, spcatampabay.org/doga.

Yoga Nidra, the “Sleep of Awareness” - Join Nancy MacDonald, eRYT500 for a deep and profoundly powerful meditation having a tremendous soothing effect on the body and mind. It allows a systemic release of stress preparing the mind to receive the personal affirmations you develop in class. It is said that 1 hour of yoga nidra is equivalent to 4 hours of sleep. 3:30-4:30pm, $15, yoga4all, 8836 Seminole Blvd, Seminole. Pre-registration required, Nancy 727-542-0116 or yoga4all.com/workshops.

MONDAY, JULY 28 Spirit Speaks - Join Emily Rivera Andrews, inspirational speaker, intuitive guide and energy healer.

Emily will make direct connection with Spirit & demonstrate her ability to channel messages from Angels, Guides, Masters and loved ones by answering questions from the audience. All who attend can experience healing and expansion. She will answer as many questions as time permits, but cannot guarantee that everyone will receive a message. 7pm, $22 Suggested Love Offering, Wings Bookstore, 4500 4th St N, St Pete, WingsBookstore.com, 727-522-6657.

TUESDAY, JULY 29 Simple and Convenient Nutrition Tips - Have you ever wondered how to provide nutritious food for you and your family while still being cost effective and quick? Join Abigail Dougherty, RD, LD/N, Soul of Health, for her top tips on how to prepare convenient, healthy and simple delicious meals. 6:30pm, Free, Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St, Clearwater, 727-443-6703, naturesfoodpatch.com.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 30 The Reynolds’ Kitchen - Dr Paul & Cara Reynolds, thereynoldskitchen.com, combine the principles of Chinese Medicine with seasonal cooking; Gluten& dairy- free! Menu to Be Determined Based on Fresh Produce Available. 6:30pm, Free, Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St, Clearwater, 727443-6703, naturesfoodpatch.com.

PLAN AHEAD FRIDAY, AUGUST 8 Transformation Toolbox - (through August 10) Val Spies, E-RYT500 and Nancy MacDonald, E-RYT500 cover: Corporate & Chair yoga for corporate groups or those that can’t attend a full class on the mat; Back Pain & Private sessions for

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teaching students with back pain; How to supplement your income with Private Sessions; Creating workshops and the Business of Yoga-assess the need of the community and create workshops that will pique interest and send them away fulfilled.

You will create a workshop from scratch and make a promotional plan. Also learn the business of yoga, logistics strategies, building community and promotion. 21 CEUs RYT200 & RYT500, Fri 5-9pm; Sat & Sun 7:30am-5:30pm; $287.50, Lotus Pond, 6201 Lynn Rd, Tampa, LotusPondYoga.com under events/ teacher training.

MONDAY, AUGUST 18 Yoga - with Osiris Albrecht. Bring your mat and enjoy healthy stretch and relaxation. 6:30-7:40pm, RSVP Osiris 813-545-3261 or Maria 813-334-7424.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 19 Hypnotic Fat Ban™ - Patricia V Scott, Certified Master Trainer, leads powerful program developed over 30 years by Robert Otto, first hypnotist to get Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition listed in Library of Congress. Uses hypnosis, guided imagery, NLP to effect positive, permanent change.

6:30-9pm, $97, $75/UPHI Members, One-year Free Tune-UPs. UP Hypnosis Institute, 800 Tarpon Woods Blvd, Palm Harbor, 727-943-5003, UPHypnosis.com.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 24 Beginner Doga: Yoga with Your Dog - Doga is an effective form of partner yoga that pairs people and their canine companions in a soothing practice to de-stress and calm while building connection.

Behavior instructor on hand to help your dog calm.

Dogs and humans benefit from the one-on-one attention, massage and stretching, 12:30-1:30pm, $5/ per dog, SPCA, 9099 130th Ave N, Largo, No walkins, Registration required, spcatampabay.org/doga.

Advanced Doga: Yoga with Your Dog - Students have expressed an interest in a class that offers more advanced standing poses. Participants should be familiar with yoga, and have practiced Doga at home or in a classroom. Behavior instructor on hand to help your dog calm. Dogs and humans benefit from the one-onone attention, massage and stretching, 2-3:15pm, $10/ per dog, SPCA, 9099 130th Ave N, Largo, No walk-ins, Registration required, spcatampabay.org/doga.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 Samassati, Color Light Therapy - (through September 12) The future of healing, The European Institute for Light Therapy Advance Training Sept 1-5; Basic Training Sept 8-12, Limited space, register early, Maria 813-334-7424.

ence, Tuina, acupressure. 7-8pm, $20 (bring one or two guests; no charge), 5905 Webb Rd, Tampa, Limited seating, RSVP 813–882–8373.

ongoingevents sunday Introduction to The Presence Process - (3rd Sunday) The Presence Process is a very specific selffacilitated 10 week journey that combines breathing, short meditation sessions and “conscious responses” to help you integrate your “emotional charges” that are preventing you from being your greater self. The book is available for purchase $19.95.5pm, Love Offering, Wings Bookstore, 4500 4th St N, St Pete, WingsBookstore.com, 727-522-6657.

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

Advance Reiki Training, Reiki II, Karuna Reiki – by request with Rev Maria Antonieta Revello, member of ICRT, Reiki, Karuna & Qigong Master, NLP practitioner and instructor. Call for reservations, location, times, Maria 813-334-7424, reikishrine@gmail.com.

monday Hatha Yoga AM - Looking for a way to start your day and week off right? Join Nancy for a yoga class that will build strength, flexibility and balance not only of the body but of the mind as well. Nancy will focus on alignment so the bones are doing their job, and the muscles are supporting the bones. Leave class feeling inner peace and balance, ready to continue your day/ week. 8:30-9:45am, Yoga4All, 8836 Seminole Blvd, Seminole, 727-542-0116, ShantiVinyasa.com. $15 walk-ins, package prices available.

Create Your Ideal Healthy Body! – Mind-Body Cohesion© System developed by Patricia V Scott combines Hypnosis, NLP, Pivotal Response Conditioning & more for weight, diet, cravings, confidence, exercise motivation. Initial 5 classes: $155 prepaid; $175 same day; $135 Members. Continue with discounted repeat classes. 6:30-8:30pm, UP Hypnosis Institute, 800 Tarpon Woods Blvd, Palm Harbor, 727-943-5003, Info@ UPHypnosis.com, map uphypnosis.com.

Weekly Open House – Joel Chudnow, Wholistic Health Advocate since 1989, Educator since1993, will consult and discuss with you your true nature in today’s world. Call with any question or reserve to fit your schedule, 813-287-5538, joelchudnow@me.com.

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

Attention Coaches and Want-a-Be Coaches! – Join Coach Dianne Kipp, experienced, certified and mentoring coach on a monthly “coaches conversa-

tion call” to build community, exchange ideas and gain insight to solving difficult client challenges.

Details 727-481-1646, diannekipp.com.

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Mindfulness Meditation - (1st Monday monthly) Mary Beth Jones, DOM, will teach you how to greatly reduce stress, open up your creative juices and discover your authentic self. Bring a meditation cushion or two throw pillows and receive guidance on how to sit for optimum results. 7pm, Love Offering, Wings Bookstore, 4500 4th St N, St Pete, WingsBookstore.com, 727-522-6657.

Restorative/Yin Yoga - Join Nancy MacDonald ERYT500, Certified Restorative Yoga teacher as she guides you in the peaceful practice of restorative/yin yoga. Postures will be held so the body can unwind and unfold naturally. 7-8:15pm, Yoga4All, 8836 Seminole Blvd, Seminole, 727-542-0116, Shantivinyasa.com. $15 walk-ins, package prices available.

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

Tuesday Fresh Market - Over 70 vendors, including local produce, artisan foods, health & wellness, art & crafts, live music. Year-round, 9am-3pm, 3000 Beach Blvd S, Gulfport Waterfront Village. Clothing swap second Tuesday monthly, 9am-1pm. Info GulfportMA. com, FreshMarket@GulfportMA.com, 727-453-9093.

Suprabhatam – Morning prayer where we ask God to bless our day. Suprabhatam literally means “auspicious dawn”. This hymn to the Lord is sung before the break of day. It is followed by a short meditation which you can use to empty your mind and ask God for guidance. 9-9:30am, Free, Shiva Dharma, 2838 Beach Blvd S, Gulfport, 727-3274111. No Classes July Free 15 Minute Chakra Test – Which chakra needs attention? Learn how your chakras are the source of your well being and how they affect your physical health. A balanced energy flow in the chakras can be a breakthrough for your success in life. 10am3pm, Shiva Dharma, 2838 Beach Blvd S, Gulfport, 727-327-4111, ShivaDharma.com.

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

Acupressure Training – (1st & 3rd Tuesdays) Acupressure and acupuncture treatments can help improve results. Hands on training with Dr Yali Fan, MD, professor in China, author of six Chinese Medical books, 23 years teaching/clinical experi-

Reiki Share – (also every third Saturday) – Experience the most profound, powerful & gentle relaxation technique; feel renewed and lighter. It helps re-establish healthy frequencies to cells and tissues bringing back health. Complements any form of therapy. 10am-2:30pm, Call for appointments & location, 813-425-2596 Dr Marta Alarcon, 813-3347424 Maria, reikishrine@gmail.com Inspiration Radio – Listen to Dr Tracie J Leonhardt, DO, on 1110 AM; call in with your questions on the topic of the day. Also listen daily for her metabolic health minute of the day. 11:30am-Noon.

Joel Chudnow Hosts Hawk Health Hour — Wholistic Health Educator and Natural Lifestyle Counselor Joel Chudnow is back on the radio and web. From a new studio in Ybor City, he continues to interview and showcase wholistic healthcare professionals in Tampa Bay. Noon-1pm, WMNF 88.5 HD4 and live streaming HawkRadio.com.

Happy Half Hour Wednesday Group Ear Acupuncture - Five tiny needles in each ear can help with stress & anxiety, and reduce cravings of all kinds, done in a relaxing setting. 5:30pm, $20, Attend 5 sessions get 6th free, Warm Sea Acupuncture, 531 Main St, Ste D, Safety Harbor, 727-726-1676.

Kundalini Yoga with Allison Marie – Open your mind and body to the healing possibilities of yoga. Become more flexible, more joyous, through breath awareness, chanting and the practice of kriya. Awaken the kundalini in you. All levels, 5:306:45pm, $15 walk-ins, memberships or package prices available, First Unity Campus, 4500 4th St N, Rm 401, St Petersburg, 727-421-0721.

Hypnosis & NLP Master Class (Public Welcome) – (Last Wednesday monthly) Master Class for professional development (3 CEUs). Hypnotists expand skills with scripts & practice time & others participate as practice client. $30 UPHI Associates;

Non-Surgical Technology Designed To Treat Herniated Discs And Severe Back, Sciatica And Leg Pain Tampa Bay — Have you considered or tried pills, therapy, injections, or massage for your severe back, disc, sciatica, or leg pain? Does it make you wonder if your severe back pain will ever go away?...If you’ll ever be able to have a “normal” life again where every activity doesn’t have to be run through the “can my back hold up” question?

Wondering if there is something that can be done even though every treatment you’ve tried may have failed? Dr. Carl Conforti, DC has released “The Severe Back, Sciatica, And Disc Pain Guide”. Discover for yourself why your treatments may have failed and technology relatively new to the Tampa Bay area that may provide a solution for you.

Please call 813-749-8331 for your complimentary consultation ($295 Value!)

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

Qi Gong - She Tolles facilitates this ancient technique; extend your life and improve your health.

6:30-8pm, Reservations, She 813-546-3754, Maria 813-334-7424, reikishrine@gmail.com.

thursday A Course In Miracles – A modern day expression of the demonstrations and teachings of Jesus as the path to happiness, love and joy; course focuses on letting go of thoughts and pictures in our minds that cause us to suffer. $5 donation, 7pm, First Unity, 460-46th Ave North, St Pete, 727-527-2222 x101 or FirstUnity.org.

Beginners Yoga Class - If you are new to yoga or just want a brief review of the basics on how to sit, stand and breathe. Open to all levels. 5:30-6:45pm, First class Free for Florida residents, Yoga4All, 8836 Seminole Blvd, Seminole, Info, Marty 727392-9642 or yoga4all.com.

Medical Qi Gong Seminars – (1st & 3rd Thursdays) Dr Yali Fan, MD & Professor in China, has taught Qi Gong for over 20 years. 7-8pm, 5905 Webb Rd, Tampa, 813-882-8373.

Free Meditation – 6:15-6:45pm, Shiva Dharma, 2838 Beach Blvd South, Gulfport. 727-327-4111, shivadharma.com. No Classes July.

Conversations with Purpose - (4th Thursday monthly) Sharing, supporting, inspiring and doing can transpire from these gatherings. 6:30-8:30pm, Info 813-334-7424, reikishrine@gmail.com.

Energy Medicine Study Group - (4th Thursday monthly) Interactive class guided by Joyce Claflin,

Certified Eden Energy Medicine Practitioner. Learn to practice techniques from Donna Eden’s teachings that can enhance your life: how to reduce stress, increase stamina, relieve pain and more! 7pm, Love Offering, Wings Bookstore, 4500 4th St N, St Pete, WingsBookstore.com, 727-522-6657.

Reiki Share - (1st Thursday monthly) Lady Cas, Reiki Grand Master and author of The Universal Reiki Connection, along with other Reiki practitioners will share with you one of the most natural and simple ways to achieve healing at all levels, physical, emotional, mental and spiritual. 7pm, Love Offering, Wings Bookstore, 4500 4th St N, St Pete, WingsBookstore.com, 727-522-6657.

Weight Loss Seminars – (2nd & 4th Thursdays) Lose weight quick & have great health, with Dr Yali Fan, MD & Professor in China who has practiced Chinese Medicine for over 22 years. 7-8pm, 5905 Webb Road, Tampa. 813-882-8373.

friday Gentle Yoga – with Osiris; bring your mat. 10am, Reservations, Osiris 813-545-3261 or Maria 813334-7424.

Suprabhatam – Morning prayer where we ask God to bless our day and guide us to awaken to our innermost reality. Suprabhatam literally means “auspicious dawn”. This hymn to the Lord is sung before the break of day, in the holy hours of dawn.

It is followed by a short meditation which you can use to empty your mind and ask God for guidance. 9-9:30am, Free, Shiva Dharma, 2838 Beach Blvd S, Gulfport, 727-327-4111. No Classes July.

Community Acupuncture Healing Sessions – patients sit quietly in comfortable recliners and benefit from the synergistic healing energy of a group. The more people in the group session, the better; bring your friends and family, 10am-3pm, Payment is made anonymously, based on honor system, Suggest $20–$45, cash only, Mind Body Spirit Care, 3610 Madaca Ln, Tampa, Reservations 813-969-1311.

Gentle Yoga – (starts January 10) with Osiris; bring your mat. 8:30-9:45am, Reservations, Osiris 813-545-3261 or Maria 813-334-7424.

Couples Beach Retreat & Workshop – Transform your relationship through sacred intimacy and conscious loving. Discover Tantra. Friday 7:30pmSunday 1:45pm, $595/couple, Siesta Key Beach, Sarasota, IntimacyRetreats.com; Dates, other locations, brochure, call 1-877-282-4244.

Yoga – with Shelethya Toles. Prevent arthritis, release stress, live a healthier and longer life.

8:30-9:30am, RSVP Maria 813-334-7424 or She 813-546-3754.

saturday Beginners Yoga Class - If you are new to yoga or just want a brief review of the basics on how to sit, stand and breathe. Open to all levels. 9-10:15am, First class Free for Florida residents, Yoga4All, 8836 Seminole Blvd, Seminole, Info, Marty 727392-9642 or yoga4all.com.

Reiki Share – (third Saturday) Experience the most profound, powerful & gentle relaxation technique.

It helps re-establish healthy frequencies to cells and tissues bringing back health. Complements any form of therapy. 10am-2:30pm, Call for appointment & location, 813-765-5166 Maritza, 813-425-2596 Dr Marta Alarcon, 813-334-7424 Maria, or reikishrine@gmail.com.

Self-Hypnosis Training: Your Unlimited Mind! – (Last Saturday monthly) Patricia V Scott, Certified Master Trainer, teaches how to discover untapped potentials, talents & abilities using the power of your Unlimited Min. $45 prepaid; $55 same day; $35 Members, includes CD/materials, 1-4pm, UP Hypnosis Institute, 800 Tarpon Woods Blvd, Ste A-1, Palm Harbor, 727-943-5003, 866-537-7746, Info@UPHypnosis.com, map uphypnosis.com.

WHOLE FO ODS MARKE T IP, L .P.

$35 UPHI Members; $40 General Public). 6-9pm, UP Hypnosis Institute, 800 Tarpon Woods Blvd, Palm Harbor, 727-943-5003, 866-537-7746, Info@ UPHypnosis.com, map uphypnosis.com.

You being you is the blessing.

You being you is the miracle.

You being you is enough.

Take a

sweet ride

You being you is your soul signature. ~Panache Desai

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ACUPUNCTURE bay area oriental family practice Yali Fan, AP, DOM, MD (China) 5905 Webb Road, Tampa South side of the Town & Country Hospital (813) 882—8373 Baofp.com

Dr. Yali Fan was an associate professor in Shandong University of TCM and the University hospital in China before she arrived in the US in 1996. With 20 years clinical experience, her patients range from 7 day old newborns to 95 year old seniors. See ad page 46.

warm sea acupuncture

Jane Myers, RN, LAc, MAc, AP 531 Main St., Suite D, Safety Harbor (727) 726-1676 WarmSeaAcupuncture.com Jane has been a registered nurse since 1977 and now specializes in Five Element Acupuncture bringing together the whole person: body mind and spirit. Herbal pharmacy on premises. See ad page 47.

alternative medicine LIFEWORKS WELLNESS CENTER

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

Happy, Healthy, Whole! Acupuncture, Herbs and Massage to help you feel better. We treat everything from asthma to emotional issues, from Acid Reflux to Fibromyalgia. Free Consultations! See ad page 16.

Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine Chris Dziubinski, DOM, AP, L. Ac 201 S. McDill Ave. (S. Tampa) 3610 Madaca Lane (N. Tampa) (813) 935-CARE (2273) MindBodySpiritCare.com

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

Natural Med Therapies

Machelle Perkins, D.O.M. 7600 Bryan Dairy Rd # C, Largo, 33777 (727) 541—2211 NaturalMedTherapies.com National & state board certified with 15+ years experience in Acupuncture, Homeopathy, Naturopathy, Cold Laser & more.

Bio-Puncture and Mesotherapy to treat pain, ADHD, anxiety, depression. Lab testing, most insurances. Free Nutritional Consultation.

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Dr. David Minkoff Dr. George Springer & Sue Morgan, ARNP 301 Turner Street, Clearwater (727) 466—6789 LifeWorksWellnessCenter.com Specializing in natural hormone replacement therapy: the natural, bioidentical way and other safe, natural nutritional solutions for menopause symptoms, including weight loss, acupuncture, chelation, allergy elimination, and walk-in care.

See ad inside front cover.

Peaks of Health Metabolic Medical Center Tracie Leonhardt, DO 7600 Bryan Dairy Rd Suite D Largo, Florida 33777 (727) 826-0838

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

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

VITAL WELL-BEING CENTER 210 So Pinellas Ave, Suite 106 Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 (727) 786-1661 VitalWell-BeingCenter.com

Our intention is to bring together the best of conventional medicine with an alternative approach to create a practice that would empower each patient to bring greater wellness into his or her own life. Call to schedule an appt with one of our physicians today. See ad page 23.

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Professional Herbalists Training Program

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

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

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

See ad page 30.

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

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

blood analysis Stewart Analysis, Ltd.

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

When you dance, your

purpose is not to get to a certain place on the floor.

It’s to enjoy each step along the way. ~Wayne Dyer

chiropractic Conforti Chiropractic and Wellness

4040 Tampa Rd., (813) 818—7499 Benttree Clinic 10935 N. Dale Mabry, (813) 969—2225 Conforti’s Crossroads Chiropractic Center 1811 Healthcare Dr., Trinity (727) 376—9611 Providing affordable family plans. See ad pages 49 and 55.

colon Hydrotherapy RENEW LIFE

Bonnie Barrett 1153 NE Cleveland St., Clearwater (727) 461—7227 RenewLifeFla.com, Lic# MA14802 MM8132 18 years experience. Specializing in detoxification, digestive care, and weight loss. Services include colon hydrotherapy, lymphatic drainage, massage, Synergie cellulite treatment, infrared sauna for fat burning, and cranial-sacral release.

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

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

Jin Shin Jyutsu & craniosacral therapy.

Kerry Knesl, LCSW 105 S. Albany Avenue, Tampa FL 33606 (813) 468-5858 Depression and bipolar disorder, dual diagnosis, eating disorders, anxiety and stress, PTSD, relationship problems, women’s issues, grief, self-esteem issues, adolescent issues, bullying and group therapy.

dentists cleaning We Are CONCIERGE!

Nancy Rosenthal, Nicki Bennett (727) 260-1883 WeAreConcierge@yahoo.com Office cleaning, house cleaning, sitting and open-ups. Day and overnight pet care. Utilizing all natural, green, biodegradable, non-toxic products, safe for your family and pets. Serving the Tampa Bay area.

coaching Dianne M. Kipp, BSN, PCC, CTT

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

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

You will be amazed at the results!

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

Beata carlson, DDS

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

David F. Doering, DDS

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 17.

Juliet S. Bulnes, DMD

Westchase Esthetic Family Dentistry 10810 Sheldon Road, Tampa, FL 33626 (813) 792-8211 WestchaseDentists.com A full service family practice offering meticulous mercury removal, biological extractions, non metal crowns and bridges in a relaxing atmosphere. Blood serum biocompatible testing available. See ad page 35.

Paul T. Rodeghero DDS

Clearwater Family Dental 215 S Myrtle Ave., Clearwater (727) 442-3363 MyClearwaterFamilyDental.com Our practice is a full service family practice. We welcome patients of all ages and can handle any concern that you may present to us. See ad page 10.

Ray Behm, DDS

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

See ad page 25.

fertility Dr. Guillermo Caceres, D.O.M., M.D. (Peru)

Tampa Bay Fertility Group, Bloomingdale Acupuncture & Nutrition Wellness Center 114 E. Bloomingdale Ave., Brandon, FL 33511 (813) 341—2200, TampaFertility.com Specializing in natural fertility.

Discover how to take control of your own fertility and become empowered in making a difference to yourself and your future generations.

herbalist Rose Kalajian—Herbalist

Natural Health Hut Clinic and Herb Farm (813) 991—5177 www.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 pages 6, 31 and 38.

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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 21.

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

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

organic produce integrative medicine St. Petersburg Health & Wellness

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

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

See ad pages 30, and 39.

Mind Body spirit Care Ron N. Shemesh, M.D. 3610 Madaca Lane, 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.

QUEEN BEE FOODS

Nancy Eiseman (727) 906-5147 Info@queenbeefresh.com QueenBeeFresh.com Organic fruits, veggies & locally crafted specialty foods delivered directly to your door!

Enjoy flexibility with delivery schedule and produce choices. 100% satisfaction guarantee. See ad page 31.

Tampa Bay Organics

Jessica Papesh (813) 949-1112 TampaBayOrganics.com hello@tampabayorganics.com Tampa Bay Organics delivers fresh, delicious 100% Certified Organic Fruits and Vegetables directly to your home or office.

Customize your delivery schedule and produce preferences to fit your lifestyle! www.TampaBayOrganics.com. See ad page 37.

psychotherapy

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

SUZANNE P. PERSONS, Ph.D., LMHC

We help you attain a holistic and sustainable lifestyle for: health, beauty, rejuvenation, detox, and wellness. Specializing in produce/sprouts, coaching and retreats.See ad page 46.

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

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

See ad page 37.

Medicine River Animal Hospital Shawna L. Green, DVM 14995 Gulf Blvd, Suite J Madeira Beach, FL 33708 (727) 299—9029 MedicineRiverAnimalHospital.com

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

See ad page 44.

weight loss

lifestyle coaching 1-844-64-LIGHT (54448) LifeGlowOrganics.com,LifeGlowHealth.com FloridaHealthRetreat.com

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

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

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HCG ACCELERATED DIET

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

See ad inside cover.

Success by Design

Dr. Tami Horner 9095 Belcher Rd, Pinellas Park (727) 548-0001 SuccessByDesignWeightLoss.com.

Our Medical Weight Loss Program is designed to meet YOUR unique individual needs and lifestyle. It is not a starvation or fad diet. You will not only lose the weight you desire, but you will learn how to change your lifestyle so that you are successful in keeping your weight off. See ad page 41.

How much longer will you be okay with SICK CARE!?

With all of the changes in insurance, making your HEALTH CARE work for you is more important than ever.

We currently have SICK CARE, not HEALTH CARE Last year Americans spent $2.8 trillion on healthcare. That is around $8,000 per person.

So does this mean that we are all healthy and living well?

Absolutely NOT! In fact, we lead the world in heart disease, obesity, and cancer.

Astonishingly, 5 out of 6 Americans will be diagnosed with either heart disease or cancer.

If we were spending the most money in healthcare and had the healthiest people, maybe it would be worth it. But we are spending the most money AND have the unhealthiest people.

In a study by the Journal of the American Medical Association, of 37 different developed countries the United States ranked 37th (dead last) in terms of overall health of the population.

SO where are we spending all of this money?

When we are sick or in pain, we go to the doctor. We get prescriptions to help cure and prevent illness and pain. What do we do when that medication has a side effect or no longer works? We go back and get more medications for the next side effect. Americans take up 5% of the world’s population, yet we consume 85% of the world’s medications. You would think that if drugs make you healthy then we would be the healthiest nation, and that is far from the truth. We had 1.1 million people die last year because of drugs and these are not street drugs like heroin or other illegal drugs. These are prescription drugs that were prescribed for the right condition, the right amount, the right time.

Prescriptions are not the only culprit, a large amount of that money is spent in nursing homes and cancer treatment centers.

We have so many sick and ailing people in our population that we are seeing more and more longterm nursing facilities. People may be living longer, but we are not living better.

The focus needs to change. We cannot be okay with a health system that has no regard for health.

It is time to take the focus off of SICK care and focus on health.

TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR HEALTH A lot of people believe that genetics are to blame for the disease we see in our society today, but only 2-5% of degenerative illnesses are actually caused by genetics. So that leaves 95-98% of disease that is caused by lifestyle.

The foods we eat, the drinks we drink, and the habits we live are the main cause of the increase in disease.

Our offices are focused on HEALTH care.

We recognize that health is not just about what you eat and whether or not you exercise. Our offices implement maximized mind, maximized nutrition, maximized nerve supply, maximized oxygen and lean muscle. We personalize each care plan and work with our patients to establish health and wellness goals that create a healthy lifestyle that maximizes each patients’ quality of life.

We offer full health and wellness care that excludes drugs, shots, and harmful combinations or both. Our goal is to make sure our patients live the healthiest life possible.

BUT WHAT TRULY SETS US APART FROM ALL OTHER WELLNESS CLINICS It is our dedication to whole health wellness.

Our patients are not just adjusted and sent on their way. We spend time focusing on spinal CORRECTION not just spinal alignment. By providing our patients with in office and at home stretching, strengthening, and lifestyle changes, our patients are the healthiest they can possibly be without introducing toxins. It is truly about balance and focus on health.

What does CORRECTIVE CARE mean?

If your spine and Central Nervous System are “abnormal,” there is a need for corrective chiropractic care. This type of care will restore “normal” spinal position and alignment. By properly restoring normal curves to the spine and aligning the vertebrae, it will eliminate interferences allowing your body to function and heal “normally.” This optimizes your chance to live at 100% of your body’s peak performance.

A healthy spine will allow your body to express a normal body temperature, a normal blood pressure, and other measureable norms for the spine itself.

There are four primary curves of the spine in the lateral (side) view of the spine.

These curves give the spine strength, stability, and flexibility. Any loss of integrity of these curves can affect the function of the nervous system as this is the basis of evolution. These misalignments can put further stress on several aspects of the spine including the soft tissue structures, muscles, ligaments and discs that support the spine and its normal function.

Much like braces straighten teeth, it is our aim to restore the proper alignment of your spine. Recent research allows us to now know the measurements and proper alignment of your spine. There is a normal body temperature, a normal blood pressure, and there are measureable norms for the spine. We take the necessary steps to restore the regions of abnormal alignment to normal through whole health wellness.

Obtaining the level of normal alignment allows us to cure and prevent disease that otherwise leads to a lifetime of harmful shots and pills.

Take the next step and allow your body to function at 100% of peak performance.

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WITH 6 TAMPA BAY AREA LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU Conforti Chiropractic and Wellness Center, Inc. 4040 Tampa Road, Oldsmar, FL 34677 813.818.7499 Conforti’s Crossroads 1811 Healthcare Drive, Trinity, FL 34655 727.376.9611 Benttree Clinic 10935 N Dale Mabry, Tampa, FL 813.969.2225 New Tampa Chiropractic and Injury 2312 Crestover Lane #102 Wesley Chapel, FL 33544 813.994.6111 Palma Ceia Chiropractic and Wellness 1502 S MacDill Ave, Tampa, FL 33629 813.251.0246 St Pete Chiropractic and Injury Center 2206 4th Street North, St. Pete, FL 33704 727.822.6700

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