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

26 REAL NEWS

THAT MATTERS

Independent Media Tell Us the Truth by Linda Sechrist

28 ZEN GOLF

Master the Mind to Master the Game by Aimee Hughes

30 MAKE TIME

26 30

FOR DOWNTIME

Chilling Out Revives Body and Soul by April Thompson

32 LOCAVORE LINGO

What All the Food Labels Really Mean by Judith Fertig

34 LIZA HUBER ON

HEALTHY MEALS Start with Homemade, Organic Baby Food

by Gerry Strauss

36 SOIL SISTERS

Female Farmers Come of Age by Lisa Kivirist

38 MOMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S COOKING

SCHOOL

Kids That Learn to Cook Grow Up Eating Healthier by Jen Haugen

42 COOL CHOW Icy Treats for Hot Summer Days by Sandra Murphy

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12 newsbriefs 16 healthbriefs

20 globalbriefs

28 fitbody 30 healingways 32 consiouseating 36 greenliving

38 healthykids 42 naturalpet 45 calendar

52 resourceguide

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appy July 2016 to one and all. Life on the West Coast of Florida continues at its blessedly healthy pace. I am so grateful to be able to bring this independent publication to the Bay Area community every month. This is made possible through the continuing support of our loyal advertisers and ever-growing readership. Tampa Bay’s natural health community rocks! Once again our monthly magazine is packed with engaging information to stimulate our minds and move us to lovingly care for ourselves, our community and our planet. Writer Linda Sechrist’s timely look at “Real News That Matters” (page 26) is a particularly good read. Linda highlights the unique ways today’s media shapes public opinion, looking especially at the vital role independent media can play in supporting broader and more positive approaches to daily life and a brighter future. Those of us busy to the max will find solace reading “Make Time for Downtime” (page 31), by writer April Thompson. This entirely accessible piece spells out how we can ‘chill out’ and revive both body and soul. On Monday, July 4, we again celebrate our nation’s Declaration of Independence. This holiday stirs thoughts of picnics, fireworks and beach excursions. Hopefully, it also inspires reflection on our connectedness and the healthy promise of mutual support for all life on Earth. As always, open your mind and read on.

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Dr. Leonhardt Addresses Lyme Disease

r. Tracie Leonhardt recently spoke in Amsterdam at a congress addressing “Slumbering Infections”. Because of her success with Lyme disease, she was specifically requested to address the congress on this issue. In her practice, Peaks of Health Metabolic Medical Center, in Largo, Dr. Tracie has treated many patients from areas both national and international, for Lyme disease. She is sought after as a teacher and speaker on the subject as word of successful treatments and healthy patients has spread. From 3 to 4 p.m., July 10, Suzanne Somers and Dr. Tracie will discuss Somer’s latest book, Tox-Sick: From Toxic to Not Sick, and they will share some personal stories on the subject. The Dr. Tracie show, 970 WFLA, is a weekly radio show featuring special guests in the world of healing, including bestselling author Dr. Pamela Smith, traumatic brain injury specialist Dr. Mark Gordon, and doctor and TV show personality Dr. Oz. If you have missed any of the shows, you can find them on WFLA podcast. Location: 1120 S. Belcher Rd. #2, Largo. For more information and appointments, call 727-826-0838 and/or visit PeaksOfHealth.com. See ad page 11.

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r. Nyree Abdool is introducing the Oshot (orgasm shot) for women and the Pshot (priapus shot) for men. These treatments are natural solutions for the many who suffer with decreased libido and loss of sexual function that may be involved with aging or the consequence of a disease process. The O-shot is especially helpful for urinary incontinence, painful sex and interstitial cystitis in women and the P-shot has been shown to improve erectile dysfunction and penile size in men. Many factors are taken into consideration when evaluating the health of an individual’s male and female reproductive organs, including the status of their hormones and adrenal glands, thyroid function, cardiac profile, genetic predisposition, diet and emotional well-being, to name a few. Sex is such an integral part of life and human relationships and it helps to build happy homes and healthy people, but so many are silently unhappy because they are unaware of holistic treatment options or are hesitant to talk about sex with their doctors. Learn more about these procedures and others, including Facial Aesthetics and Doctor Supervised Weight Loss, by joining Dr. Abdool, 6 p.m., July 12. RSVP 727-940-5278. Location: 1501 S. Pinellas Ave., Ste. P, Tarpon Springs. Learn more at DoctorNyree.com, OShot.info and PriapusShot. com. See ad page 15.

Summer Detox Special at ReNew Life

on’t feel bloated in your bikini this summer! Now is the time to get your body, mind and spirit cleansed for an active, healthy summer. With 25 years’ experience, Bonnie Barrett of ReNew Life offers colonics using massage, essential oils and lymphatic drainage in a beautiful, relaxing room. If you are not familiar with a colonic, it’s a gentle way of cleansing your large intestine, eliminating toxins, gas, mucus and fecal matter. It will leave you feeling light, energetic and happy. Eighty percent of our immune system is directly related to our digestive system—what you put in, what you absorb and what you eliminate. Colonics will help keep your digestive system working optimally. It’s done with all disposable tubing and very low pressure is used. It’s very simple and easy and you will be amazed at how great you feel after. A colonic at ReNew Life can address many issues, including gas/bloating; low energy; weight gain/poor digestion; stress; constipation; headaches/migraines; low back pain; skin issues/acne. Summer Special: Receive three colonics with LBG lymphatic drainage for $235 (regularly $285). Location: 28469 U.S. Hwy. 19 N, #402, Clearwater. For more information and appointments, call 727-461-7227 and/or visit ReNewLifefla.com. MA14802; MM12728. See ad page 17.

Official Launch of the Retreat at MindBody Integrated

he Retreat at MindBody Integrated, a wellness initiative of Florida Medical Clinic, announces the official launch of their website and holistic services. The retreat was created by Maulik K. Trivedi, MD, a double board-certified physician with training in MindBody medicine from Harvard Medical School. In clinical practice for 15 years, Dr. Trivedi provides comprehensive behavioral health care and MindBody medicine to children, adolescents and adults. The retreat provides holistic services that help guide clients to reach their fullest potential by addressing physical, emotional and spiritual health. Their services include yoga, meditation, acupuncture, massage, aromatherapy and lifestyle consulting. In addition, they provide informative community seminars and workshops. Register for the upcoming free workshop facilitated by Acupuncture Physician, Pran Mumma, 9 to 10 a.m., July 9, at the Florida Medical Clinic, Land O Lakes Office, 2150 Via Bella Blvd., 3rd Floor Conference Room. Meet some of the retreat practitioners and learn what acupuncture is, where it comes from, and how it is helpful for many physical and behavioral health concerns. Locations: 2241 Green Hedges Way, Ste. 102, Wesley Chapel; 3610 Madaca Ln., Tampa; 1602 Oakfield Dr., Ste. 205, Brandon. For more information and appointments, call 813-7513200 or visit fmcMindBodyRetreat.com. See ad page 9.

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Access Your Higher Self with Quantum Healing Hypnosis

uantum Healing Hypnosis (QHH) utilizes a special induction technique created by Dolores Cannon, a hypnotherapist with 45 years’ experience. This highly specialized technique accesses past memories and one’s higher self/higher consciousness, a powerful aspect of an individual that can be contacted and communicated with on a higher level. QHH accesses mental, emotional, spiritual and physical levels that can allow clarity, direction, instantaneous or gradual spiritual healing, if appropriate. It can provide resolution to many situations, challenges and questions one may have regarding their personal life, health, relationships and higher purpose. QHH can also help manage many disorders like depression, grief, addictions, fears and anxieties. Your amazing Over-Soul is the source of all knowledge and contains the answers to all questions ever asked. Join Sharon Hodgson, AP and certified QHH practitioner, on a journey of self-discovery and gain a deeper understanding of your life’s path and higher purpose. For more information or to make an appointment, call 813-841-1515 or visit AlternativeHealingTampa.com. See ad page 41.

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Renee’s Organics Holistic Hair Studio

any people today are making positive changes in their lives to become more holistic and healthy. Not so easy when you enter a hair salon! There are so many toxic chemicals in the products used that pollute not only the client but also the stylist and ultimately the environment, especially hair dyes. Renee’s Organics offers a healthy alternative—100 percent natural henna, indigo and cassia. These ingredients are amazingly healthy for the hair and scalp, cover gray like magic and make hair thicker. Henna has been used for more than 5,000 years by both men and women to cover the gray and keep hair healthy. Renee, a licensed cosmetologist for more than 30 years, has practiced in California, Hawaii and Belgium and is now in Florida. Her specialties include haircuts, natural hair color, natural manicures and pedicures (no polish or remover), natural body care and holistic living. Studio is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to Friday, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, by appointment only. Location: 6727 S. Sheridan Rd., Tampa. For a free consultation, call 813-679-0289. See ad page 53.

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Calcium Pills Don’t Build Bone Health

esearchers reporting in the British medical journal The Lancet, analyzed 44 studies on calcium supplementation or dietary calcium and bone fractures and concluded, “Dietary calcium intake is not associated with risk of fracture and there is no current evidence that increasing dietary calcium intake prevents fractures.” Qualifying studies included more than 44,000 people. A different meta-study from New Zealand’s University of Auckland, also published in The Lancet, reviewed 59 clinical and observational studies of calcium and bone density. The meta-analysis compared the effect of calcium doses of 500, 800 and 1,000 milligrams per day and found that bone density improvements ranged between 0.6 and 1.8 percent throughout the body during the first year of supplementation, but did not increase over time. They concluded that the improvements in bone mineral density from calcium supplements were small and that results mirrored the increases seen from dietary sources, suggesting that neither method significantly improves bone health.

Energy Drinks Harm the Heart

n addition to alertness, energy drinks may also trigger abnormal heart rhythms and increased blood pressure. Researchers from the School of Pharmacy at the University of the Pacific, in Stockton, California, tested 27 healthy adults. The volunteers were split into three groups—one drank two cans of an energy drink per day, another consumed the same amount of a drink with Panax ginseng and the third a similar-tasting placebo beverage. The subjects were given cardiovascular testing before and after the trial. After three weeks, the group imbibing the energy drinks had a significant increase in abnormal heart rhythms and higher blood pressure. The ginseng and placebo groups saw no change in their heart conditions. Sachin A. Shah, a doctor of pharmacy and professor at Pacific’s School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, says, “Our findings suggest that certain energy drinks may increase the risk of having an abnormal heart rhythm when consumed in high volumes. While we wait for more data, some consumers should exercise caution and not blindly follow the buzz.” The Center for Science in Public Interest, a consumer health advocacy group, has reported that as of June 2014, 34 deaths have been associated with energy drinks.

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Neurotoxins Identified in Everyday Items

esearch published in the British medical journal The Lancet has newly identified six neurotoxins: manganese, fluoride, chlorpyrifos, dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT), tetrachloroethylene (perchloroethylene or PERC) and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE). Manganese exposure is found in welding and high-octane gas fumes, among other sources; fluoride is used in many municipal water supplies, glass etching and chrome cleaners. Chlorpyrifos is an organophosphate contained in many pesticides, including Dursban and Lorsban. While DDT has been banned from insecticides within the U.S., it is still contained in other agents, including petroleum distillates. DDT is also still used in some areas to spray for mosquitoes. PERC has often been used in dry cleaning and for degreasing metals. PBDEs appear as flame retardants and to make electronics, household goods, building materials, polyurethane foams, plastics and more. The same researchers previously identified lead, methylmercury, polychlorinated biphenyls, arsenic and toluene as neurotoxins. The neurotoxin label means they affect the nervous system and can cause neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism, attention deficit disorders, dyslexia and others.

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new study announced at the 2016 annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons shows that drugs prescribed for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can weaken bones in children during a time of critical growth. This study tested 5,315 kids between 8 and 17 years old and compared the results to a subgroup of 1,967. Each child was given a bone mineral density scan on the femur, femoral neck and lumbar spine. The children taking ADHD medications of Ritalin, Focalin, Dexedrine, Strattera and Vyvanese had lower bone mineral density in the femur, femoral neck and lumbar spine. At least 25 percent of the youngsters taking these medications were categorized as having osteopenia. According to a 2014 Express Scripts study, prescriptions of ADHD medications to children in the U.S. grew by 36 percent between 2008 and 2012.

Osteopathy Alleviates Low Back Pain

ore than 600,000 people undergo surgery for back pain every year, yet back surgery is often unsuccessful. Safer manual therapies provide a viable alternative, according to recent research. A study of 455 people with low back pain found that osteopathic manipulation therapy (OMT) helped with their symptoms. The research, published in the Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, gave each patient six osteopathic manual therapy sessions or a placebo treatment over a two-month period. Patients were tested before and a month afterward to assess the success of the treatments, using pain severity and mobility as the main criteria. The research showed that those that started with higher disability scores of 17 or more prior to therapy had significantly less pain and more mobility. Patients with scores of seven or greater also improved, but not to the same degree. Lead researcher and Osteopath Dr. John Licciardone says, “Subgrouping patients according to chronic low back pain intensity and function appears to be a simple strategy for identifying patients that can attain substantial improvement with OMT. From a cost and safety perspective, it should be considered before progressing to more costly or invasive interventions.”

Colorful Produce Slows Cell Aging

new study published in the European Journal of Nutrition finds that an increased intake of carotenoids, powerful antioxidants found in plantbased foods, is associated with slower aging. The research tested 3,660 U.S. adults and measured blood levels of five common carotenoids: alphacarotene, beta-carotene, beta-cryptoxanthin, combined lutein/zeaxanthin and trans-lycopene. The researchers found that those with levels that were in the highest quarter had 5 percent to 8 percent longer telomeres compared to those with the lowest quartile of carotenoid levels. Telomeres are located at the ends of DNA chromosomes and get shorter as we age. Longer telomeres indicate greater longevity. Carotenoids are found in the yellow-to-red pigments in many yellow, red and orange foods. They are also contained in green foods where chlorophyll shields the yellow-red color. Alpha-carotenes are present in carrots, cantaloupes, mangoes, kale, spinach, broccoli and Brussels sprouts. Beta-carotene is found in some of the same foods, and also tomatoes, apricots and watermelons. Beta-cryptoxanthin is found in papayas, apples and orange peels. Lutein and zeaxanthin are found in some of the same foods, along with kiwifruit, grapes, oranges, zucchini and squash. Some of the highest levels are in corn. Lycopene is in tomatoes, watermelons, papayas, apricots and other redto-yellow foods. natural awakenings

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Animal Droppings Help Forests Absorb CO2

A paper published in Forest Ecosystems concludes that frugivores, large, fruit-eating animals like toucans, tapirs, curassows and spider monkeys, help to keep the woods healthy by eating fruits and spreading seeds. As traps for carbon and an effective defense against global warming, forests collectively absorb up to 30 percent of the world’s CO2 emissions and store more than 1,600 gigatons of carbon in the soil. “You have a lot of large birds that play a fundamental role for large trees,” says study author Mauro Galetti. “They increase the likelihood that seeds will turn into actual photosynthesizing plants.” However, big, tropical birds are constantly under threat of hunting, poaching and habitat loss; the International Union of Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources’ Red List notes that 14 of the world’s 16 toucan species, for instance, are decreasing in population. The study found that without the help of high-capacity frugivores, there would be no way for larger seeds to grow into the towering trees that store carbon best. Scientists now want to research individual species to calculate how much each animal’s services are worth in terms of battling climate change. Putting a dollar amount on a species, says Galetti, could be the only way to persuade governments to protect it. Find the study at Tinyurl.com/ForestCarbonReport.

Low-Cost Largesse

Nonprofit Grocery Sells Good Food at Low Prices The biggest challenge to healthy eating in poor neighborhoods isn’t always access to healthy food; it’s whether people can afford to buy it. A year ago, Doug Rauch, former president of Trader Joe’s, opened Daily Table, a nonprofit grocery in Boston, to take action. It gathers nutritious food that would otherwise be wasted and then sells it at low prices. After learning about food insecurity in the U.S. and that approximately 40 percent of the food we grow is thrown out, Rauch decided to address both problems by offering this new option for people that don’t want handouts. The store now has 5,000 members and hundreds of daily customers, with plans to expand to new locations. “The challenge we have in America is that the food system is designed from the farm on up to create calories that are cheap and nutrients that are expensive,” he says. “People on the lowest economic rung get squeezed the hardest.” Rauch partners with vendors to get excess food, such as fruit just slightly too ripe to make it through the standard supermarket system, that chefs turn into readyto-eat meals like prepared salads and soups, or entrées that can cost less than $2. For more information, visit DailyTable.org. 20

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Farm-to-Work

Fresh Veggies Come Direct to Offices Pioneering employers are now offering fresh vegetables to help employees improve their diet—and their health. Tech companies are even hiring professional chefs to prepare healthful lunches and snacks. In Texas, the Farm to Work program is making it easy and affordable for workers to pick up baskets of local produce at the office. Participants aren’t required to pay an initial lump sum or commit to buying every week. Instead, they can sign up to receive produce in any given week. Other groups around the country are also looking into workplace produce delivery programs, and while many use the traditional community supported agriculture (CSA) model, others are experimenting with different procedures. The Farm Fresh Program, in Bellingham, Washington, connects local farmers to employers interested in receiving weekly deliveries. Meanwhile, Farm2Work, in Arkansas, links local purveyors of produce, meat, eggs, dairy, pies, jams and jellies to area employers. New York’s Adirondack Harvest, a branch of the Cornell Cooperative Extension, started by helping a single farmer link to area employers. The next step, says Teresa Whalen, the group’s southern chapter representative, is working to persuade insurance companies to subsidize workplace CSAs in the same way they’re starting to subsidize gym memberships. Source: FarmToWork.org

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New Numbers Confirm Global Overfishing The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization has been collecting reports for decades on how many fish are caught in the oceans annually. However, those numbers don’t take into account smallscale, recreational and illegal fishing or the bycatch that’s discarded before boats return to harbors. A study published in Nature Communications increases the actual total world catch from 1950 to 2010 by 50 percent. Daniel Pauly, author of the University of British Columbia study, states, “The world is withdrawing from a joint bank account of fish without knowing what has been withdrawn or the remaining balance. Better estimates for the amount we’re taking out can help ensure there’s enough fish to sustain us in the future.” Based on official counts, global catches peaked in 1996 and have declined modestly each year. The decline isn’t due to less fishing or restrictions on certain fish, though. “It’s due to the countries fishing too much and having exhausted one fish after the other,” says Pauly. The findings also emphasize the value of fisheries to low-income people in developing countries. The next steps will require well-informed action to preserve this critical resource for people and for the planet. Source: Tinyurl.com/OverfishingReport

Toxic Teflon

Scientists Increasingly Find It Dangerous According to a new meta-analysis of previous studies, Philippe Grandjean, of Harvard, and Richard Clapp, of the University of Massachusetts, concluded that DuPont Teflon, used for 50 years to make frictionless cookware, is much more dangerous than previously thought, causing cancer, birth defects and heart disease, and weakening the immune system. Teflon production was phased out in 2006, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found it in the blood of more than 99 percent of Americans studied, because it can be passed from mother to unborn child in the womb. The researchers say that the federal government’s recommended “safe” level, set in 2009, is as much as 1,000 times too high to fully protect people’s health. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has yet to set a legal allowable limit for its presence in drinking water. Source: EnvironmentalHealthNews.org

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Moth Misery

Bright Lights Drive Them to Extinction National Moth Week, held from July 23 to 31 (visit NationalMothWeek.org for podcast), has prompted the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) to encourage cities to install motion-sensitive dimming streetlights and is working to designate dark-sky parks that could provide a refuge for nocturnal species. The giant silk moth and other insects pollinate 80 percent of our food crops. In turn, their bodies sustain innumerable birds, rodents and bats. Entire ecosystems rest on their delicate, powdery wings. Only two species of moths are protected under the Endangered Species Act, and three others have gone extinct in the past decade. Many populations are seeing declines of up to 99 percent. Between monoculture crops, pesticides, changing climate, urbanization and decreasing darkness due to artificial lighting, the future of night-flying moths is uncertain. Their only goal is to reproduce, guided to suitable nesting grounds by the shadow of the moon; many moth species do not even have mouths. However, cities now glow brighter than a full moon, and ambient light pollution radiating from urban areas draws moths to their deaths. IDA Program Manager John Barentine says, “Every time a person turns off and shields a porch light on their house, they’re helping.” Source: Sierra Club

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GMO-Free Pioneer New Grain Transport to be Contaminant-Free

Large food companies that are switching to non-GMO (genetically modified) soy and corn products must still worry about their ingredients picking up GMO contamination through conventional supply chains. Now, Captain Drake LLC, a North Dakota grain plant, has acquired its own million-bushel terminal with dedicated rail cars used exclusively for GMO-free grains. President Mark Anderson maintains, “We’ll be able to obtain the best non-GMO commodities from three regions: North Dakota, Minnesota and Manitoba, Canada.” In a 2015 Nielsen study of 30,000 consumers, 43 percent rank non-GMO as very important and 80 percent said they would pay more for foods that indicate a degree of healthfulness. Sales of non-GMO products exceeded $10 billion last year and are growing. Anderson explains, “The supply chain needs to be tightened up and moved domestically. We consider this to be another strategic asset for food and beverage clients seeking suppliers committed to guaranteeing the integrity and purity of non-GMO commodities.” Source: Tinyurl.com/NonGMOGrainTerminal

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Sustainable Ways to Enjoy Sand and Surf

Strawberry Jerry LoFaro After ruling out his initial career choices of paleontologist, zoologist, baseball player and Good Humor ice cream man, Jerry LoFaro parlayed his lifetime interest in dinosaurs and other animals, fantasy, art history and literature into a successful career as an illustrator. His art—always striking and often humorous—has been featured on book covers for major publishers and in advertising and promotional campaigns for clients including Nike, Disney, National Geographic, The Discovery Channel and TIME magazine. Celestial Seasonings has commissioned LoFaro to create tea, coffee and seasonings package designs, even entrusting him to update the company’s famous icon, Sleepytime Bear. Recently, he was honored with a gold medal from the Society of Illustrators. “Superficially, I’d describe my work as realism,” says LoFaro. “However, much of what I’ve done in content is conceptual, with surreal flourishes.” Prior to 2002, he worked primarily with acrylics; now, he uses Photoshop to create digital art. LoFaro also treasures the rural beauty of his New Hampshire surroundings and confides, “My life revolves around walking out to my studio in the woods, listening to great music and being creative.”

When eco-conscious families hit the beach this summer, there’s more to be aware of than just picking up trash like drink containers, wrappers and found litter. Here are some other ways we can enhance our beach and water experiences while upping fitness benefits. Rising water levels and severe weather events have damaged coastlines, so extra care is needed. When setting up a beach spot, stay away from sand dunes and pockets of beach grass that serve as natural defenses against beach erosion. Also watch out for marked-off turtle hatching spots; prime nesting season is May through October, according to the nonprofit Turtle Conservancy. Teach kids not to chase birds. Walk around shorebirds to cause minimal disturbance; it’s stressful dodging danger during meals and wastes precious energy stores. Walking on soft sand is like a weight-training workout, as detailed in Michael Sandler and Jessica Lee’s Barefoot Walking book. Polluting chemicals enter waterways via fertilizer and industry runoff and accidents like the BP Gulf oil spill; don’t contribute more by using sunscreen that contains oxybenzine, which reportedly alters hormone function. The Environmental Working Group (ewg.org) maintains an online guide of safe sunscreens. The Huffington Post also suggests that we can make our own by mixing zinc oxide (a sunblocking agent), coconut oil (soothes and conditions skin), beeswax (for waterproofing) and tea tree oil (soothes and repairs skin and smells good). The same care applies to chemical hair dyes, shampoos, conditioners and straighteners. Patronize clean, green salons that use natural hair treatments free of synthetic chemicals, ammonia or para-phenylenediamine (PPD). Or search “nontoxic hair care” online. Plan a visit to coincide with a public volunteer beach cleanup event. Check with national organizations like Keep America Beautiful (kab.org) and local or countywide groups, as well as social media sites for group activities.

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GET BACK TO YOUR ACTIVE LIFESTYLE WITHOUT SURGERY AND DOWNTIME Using Non-Surgical Techniques to Fight Arthritis and Sports Injuries

The Center for Regenerative Medicine The Knee Diaries: SJ is a 60-year-old male with chief complaint of knee pain who visited The Center For Regenerative Medicine over a year ago. He was diagnosed with bone-on- bone osteoarthritis of left knee, causing much pain and discomfort; at that point he was told only a total knee replacement can help him. He is otherwise healthy. On exam he had point tenderness to the medial side of left knee (medical lingo: inner side). An X-ray showed severe arthritis of the knee (X-ray on the left). Patient started receiving treatments at the Center For Regenerative Medicine. Today he is feeling better (X-ray on the bottom).

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July 2016

REAL NEWS THAT MATTERS Independent Media Tell Us the Truth by Linda Sechrist

n virtually all aspects of life, we are influenced consciously or subconsciously by mainstream media messages. Today, six media giants—Comcast, The Walt Disney Company, Twenty-First Century Fox, Time Warner, Viacom and DirecTV—control the vast majority of what we watch on TV and in movies, listen to on the radio and read in books, newspapers and magazines. According to Ben Bagdikian, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of The New Media Monopoly, this handful of conglomerates form a cartel that wields enough influence to affect U.S. politics and define social values. Thirty years ago, before many mergers and acquisitions, 50 corporations owned nearly all of American media. Today’s infotainment and rhetoric, misrepresented as news, is leading millions to conclude that these colossal powers do not exist to objectively report the truth.

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Although a recent Gallup Poll reflects Americans’ lack of trust in mainstream media’s reporting of news fully, fairly and accurately, fair reporting was what HarperCollins, a prominent publisher, expected upon the 2016 release of 26

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New York City holistic psychiatrist Dr. Kelly Brogan’s A Mind of Your Own: The Truth About Depression and How Women Can Heal Their Bodies to Reclaim Their Lives. They were shocked when the book was boycotted. “The New York Times, Dr. Oz and Good Morning America refused to schedule author interviews or write book reviews. There wasn’t a whisper anywhere on mainstream media about my evidenced-based book on how women can holistically recover from depression without a single prescription. HarperCollins was baffled. I was their first credentialed author who spoke out against pharmaceuticals,” says Brogan. So Brogan turned to independent outlets, including print, online and social media, her own website, newsletter lists and word-of-mouth. Her work soon broke through into three of the top bestselling book lists: USA Today, Publisher’s Weekly and The New York Times. That example serves as clear proof of the importance and power of independent media to furnish the public helpful and in-depth information on wide-ranging topics that mainstream broadcast media typically only cover in 30- to 60-second blurbs or not at all. www.natampa.com

Dr. Mark Hyman, chair of the Institute of Functional Medicine and director of the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine, learned Brogan’s lesson early on. “Independent media have been crucial in disseminating my life’s work. Given the misinformation being spread by regular news and government channels about weight and health, we deserve to hear the truth about what’s in our food, toxins in our environment and how we can truly heal our bodies,” says Hyman, a nine-time bestselling author.

Independent Voices

Today’s independent media landscape shifts at warp speed. With 24/7 Internet access to websites, both groundbreaking journalism and grassroots perspectives appear in original articles and blogs. Outlets include independent online radio, TV shows, newspapers, filmmakers and “citizen journalists” armed with smart phones instantly transmitting images and updates via YouTube, Facebook and Twitter. From a growing recognition that such media play a vital role in shaping a more informed and engaged citizenry, more attention is again being paid to the need for real news that matters. Breaking the reign of junk food news generators is the mission of ProjectCensored.org, a media research program at California’s Sonoma State University. Billions of dollars are spent annually on webinars, podcasts and e-books exploring health and healing, self-help, spiritual enlightenment and creativity, indicating a reading audience with a hunger for deeper wisdom. Since 1973, New Dimensions Radio, co-founded and hosted by Justine Willis Toms, has featured many of the world’s most respected wisdom keepers. “Guests exclaim how refreshing it is to speak in-depth and at length. Mainstream, commercially based media consistently present sound bites on how things are breaking down and not working, without opening thought to constructive visions for a future that benefits all life and the planet,” says Toms. “Independent media have broken away from dependence on the moneyed interests holding tight reins on the news and information they publish. Because we’re listener-supported, public radio is

free to explore a wide range of timely and timeless topics,” he says. Leaning away from one-sided views gives independent media space to expand people’s perspectives and positive expectations for the future. The seven-time Pulitzer Prize-winning Christian Science Monitor international news organization was established in Boston over a century ago to till human thought and thereby improve human lives via an uplifted journalistic standard. “Its quiet insistence for human rights and against tyranny; for generosity and against selfishness; for intelligence, charity, courage, integrity and most of all, for progress and hope—surely that has helped,” remarks John Yemma, current columnist and former editor. “We work to uncover where progress is occurring, even though headlines proclaim the contrary. There are always two sides to a story,” says Susan Hackney, a senior director with the Monitor, which consistently resists the sensational in favor of the meaningful. Magazines such as Natural Awakenings, Mother Jones, The Optimist and Yes! are likewise stirring up conversations on meaningful issues via larger perspectives with a focus on tangible solutions. They address such areas as the damaging health and environmental effects of genetically engineered food, championed by Jeffrey Smith, founder of the Institute for Responsible Technology. “Europe could kick genetically modified ingredients (GMO) out of their food supply because their mainstream media covered the health dangers, while U.S. mainstream media ignored them and kept Americans in the dark. Independent media in the U.S. enable democracy and consumer-inspired transformations of all kinds. Knowledge has organizing power,” advises Smith.

Success Stories

With Fran Korten at its helm, the adfree, subscription-supported, nonprofit Yes! is helping to reframe our biggest issues. “Mainstream media, dependent upon advertisers that would have us believe that we can buy happiness, celebrate stories of the rich and powerful, leaving everyone else feeling small and powerless. Independents can help resist such ways of seeing the world, help people see a different path to suc-

We in America are the best entertained and least informed society in the world. ~Neil Postman, media theorist and educator cess and happiness and perceive themselves as change agents. Together, we share engaging stories of how people are carving out new ways of living that hold the hope of a world more in balance with the living Earth and where everyone’s inherent worth and dignity are recognized,” says Korten. Allan Savory, founder of the Savory Institute and originator of a holistic land management systems approach to recover and preserve sustainable resources, underscores the need for change leaders and independent thinkers. “As we ponder who they might be, we realize it’s not those that discover new, counterintuitive insights, but those that spread the knowledge. The groundbreakers are pioneers like writers, poets, artists, speakers and social networkers. After 50 years of trying to understand the intense institutional resistance to and ridiculing of my work of managing complexity in a simple manner, holistic management is now quickly spreading globally. This is only due to social networking, independent writers and my TED talk that went viral,” observes Savory. Laurie McCammon, change leader and author of Enough! How to Liberate Yourself and Remake the World with Just One Word, contracted with independent publisher Red Wheel Weiser to get her message out. “It’s been building awareness of forbidden knowledge—that we each have unrealized potential to affect reality by changing our thoughts. We can nurture a shift in global culture away from an existing way of life that has bred fear, lack and a belief in scarcity,” explains McCammon. She suggests that to preview a new vision of, “I am enough and have enough,” and, “We are enough and have enough,” we should look to the fertile fringes; small communities of intentional and conscious people actively reinvent-

ing society. “Look at what independent media are reporting on; as well as their unprecedented use of new terms such as organic, wellness, sustainability, permaculture, transition town, sharing economy, social responsibility, biomimicry and the butterfly effect,” says McCammon. The existing worldview, with all of its core assumptions and rules, aims to restrain awakening individual and collective consciousness. McCammon observes, “As long as the ‘old story’ was told repeatedly by mainstream media with conviction, it could command our attention and make us doubt our inner story. Trusting that the outer world had our own best interests in mind meant that there was no need to turn within. This is changing. Thanks to farseeing, courageous and strong enough independent media, there’s been an overturning to a more wholesome story of mind-body-spirit, abundance, innovation, collaboration and cooperation.” Mainstream and independent media coexist like two sides of a coin. Mainstream media’s talking heads tell us how to act and think while independent media invite us to engage, educate and think for ourselves, dig deeper and take action. Without independent media, we would know little about the benefits of the ever-evolving grassroots movement of holistic, alternative, complementary, integrative and functional medicine. Nor would we know the truth about climate change; the health advantages of plant-based diets and community gardens; food deserts and nutrition-related illnesses; the prevalence of environmental toxins; signs of spiritual progress; alternative education; and the benefits of eco-villages to people and the planet. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com. natural awakenings

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ZEN GOLF Master the Mind to Master the Game by Aimee Hughes

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remember the moment I had what I call my ‘golf game epiphany,’” recalls Steve Hughes, a passionate golfer from Richmond, Missouri. “I realized that my main obstacles were in my head, and from that day on, my golf game changed.” In any athletic or fitness endeavor, the pursuit of excellence unfolds an array of challenges. While golf presents some of the toughest hurdles to improvement, any links enthusiast can better their game by acquiring a champion’s mindset. Applying a few Zen techniques and disciplines adapted from the Buddhist tradition of mindful awareness—which teaches that the mind is everything—can work wonders. Zen Golf master and performance psychologist Joe Parent, Ph.D., of Ojai, California, advises: “The key is finding a way to let the ‘thinking’ mind do all the preliminaries to physical performance—selecting a target, judging the lie, gauging weather influences, etc.—and then letting our ‘intuitive’ mind take over, enabling our body to make a swing that’s free from second-guessing ourselves.” He calls the optimal playing mentality, “Not too tight, not too loose.” It’s the sweet spot that allows us to perform via our best self. Some key techniques

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prepare us to find and reside in this just-right Goldilocks place of being not too hot and not too cold. Developing mental fortitude takes us even further than we can imagine. Mastery is born from discipline, focused attention and a deep core desire to adopt habits and behaviors that will upgrade our mindset. Author of Zen Golf: Mastering the Mental Game, Parent teaches his students to enter a state that he calls “trusting versus trying.” He teaches a “one stroke at a time” approach, which emphasizes awareness of being in the present moment, as many contemplative spiritual traditions do. When the golfer is deeply engaged in the present moment with just the right level of emotional intensity, free of distractions and worries about future swings, they become integrated with what’s taking place on the course in the here and now to the point of total absorption. In yoga, pranayama, or breathing techniques, are employed to promote relaxation in the mind and body. The Zen approach to golf uses breath work to allow body and mind to make the most fluid and powerful golf swing possible for the player. “The single factor that sets apart the top performers

in any athletic discipline from the rest of us is their state of mind,” says Craig Perkins, a yoga master and founder of the Yandara Yoga Institute, in Baja California, Mexico. “From all my years of yogic study, there’s one teaching that always sticks with me: If we want to master our game, whether it’s golf, yoga or chess, we must first and foremost master our mind.” Practitioners maintain that, meditation can take our mental game to its optimal level and Perkins believes, “Meditation is the number one practice for cultivating self-trust.” Positive visualization, which can be supported by meditation, is another method champion golfers leverage to improve their performance levels. Parent teaches his students, “Establish a clear image in your mind’s eye, and the body will follow.” Repeating this technique with every shot helps the golfer cultivate the habit of positive visualization by seeing the results. Physical prowess is of little consequence if our mental game is off. Under the intense pressure of a golf match, execution suffers when performance anxiety isn’t kept under control. While many golfers have what it takes to succeed—the requisite native ability, experience, technique and talent—mental hang-ups can cause them to call it a day. Detrimental habits can undermine our self-confidence, as well as our score. The solution lies in pinpointing what’s behind them and applying pertinent Zen techniques to either gradually alleviate or winningly work with them. Hughes, who makes his home overlooking the greens of Shirkey Golf Course, says, “It’s about getting out of your own way. When you’re at one with the game as it presents itself, you know your game will be much better than when your mind is racing off to work issues, family dramas and all the other usual life stuff. When I learned how to establish myself in this present moment awareness, not only did my golf game change for the better, so did the rest of my life.” Aimee Hughes, a freelance writer in Kansas City, MO, is a doctor of naturopathy on the faculty of the Yandara Yoga Institute. Connect at ChezAimee@ gmail.com. natural awakenings

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Make Time for Downtime

Chilling Out Revives Body and Soul by April Thompson

ere’s something to add to our to-do list: nothing. Americans today work more hours than ever before, foregoing hardearned vacation days and spending more time with electronic devices than with friends and family. The temptation and pressure to do more at the expense of needed rest are great, but failing to take time out to recharge our minds and bodies can have serious consequences, according to experts. Downtime is most acutely needed in the workplace. In a survey of nearly 20,000 workers, The Energy Project and Harvard Business Review found that 59 percent of them were physically exhausted, emotionally drained, distracted and lacking purpose. Headquartered in Yonkers, New York, with offices in Europe and Australia, The Energy Project has helped hundreds of businesses, including Fortune 500 companies, create healthier, happier and higher-performing workplaces. The company takes its cues from elite athletes that carefully build rest

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and recovery periods into their training schedules. “Just as your body needs sleep and food to function optimally, so does your mind and spirit,” says Annie Perrin, an executive vice president with the project. There’s a mounting body of neurological research to buttress the analogy. Important assimilation of learning and “meaning making” occurs in the resting brain, according to Mary Helen Immordino-Yang, Ed.D., associate professor of education, psychology and neuroscience at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, and author of Emotions, Learning, and the Brain. When our minds are allowed to wander, they engage a network of interacting brain regions that together are thought to play a key role in building our ability for inward reflection and recollection, known as the default mode network. Immordino-Yang’s research suggests that such activation during restful moments is positively associated with the recalling of memories, envisioning the future and even

developing a moral foundation. “This network seems to be more engaged when we aren’t actively gathering information or working on an external goal,” remarks ImmordinoYang. Zoning out on TV or video games doesn’t produce the same brain benefit because, “It’s about looking inward rather than outward,” she says. The default network does engage when introspection occurs during nurturing social interaction, such as while enjoying a reflective conversation with friends or family. She recommends banning technology and other distractions during periods spent in activities that bring joy and meaning so that we are present in a mindful way. The Energy Project ushers clients through a comprehensive energy audit, using exercises to expose specific personal habits that lead to diminishing returns in both work and play time. In one exercise, workers are asked to rank current incoming emails from one to five, with the highest number equating to, “I need to respond immediately.” Most rate nearly no fives, says Perrin, a realization that has helped many people change their email habits. While change can be hard, Perrin suggests creating new, healthy rituals through repetition, which taps into the brain’s desire for automaticity. For example, she advises workers to schedule “renewal breaks” every 90 minutes after completing a block of high-priority tasks. “If you’ve been sitting, move; if the mind has been active, do something to quiet it, like meditating or simply closing your eyes.” She also suggests finding workers to buddy up with and schedule mutual breaks to help support and hold each other accountable. Immordino-Yang suggests that another practice to maximize the value of downtime is to combine it with exercise. “A walk can be rejuvenating,” she says. “While the body is engaged, the mind is free to wander.” The Energy Project calls on managers to model these downtime activities for their employees. Some companies have instituted policies that limit sending email from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m., as well

as during weekends and vacations, so staffers don’t feel compelled to read and respond to keep up with work. Setting limits is even more crucial for young people with minds and habits that are especially malleable. “I see teenagers taking their phones into the bathroom or bed to text in the middle of the night. Parents need to put a stop to this,” counsels Immordino-Yang. “The brain needs uninterrupted rest to work at its best.”

Learning that being a productive employee or an emotionally available parent requires giving ourselves a break and gives us permission to rest. We find that downtime is not just good for ourselves, but also for our families and workplaces. Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

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Locavore Lingo What All the Food Labels Really Mean by Judith Fertig

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down a hill than up, but the view is from the top.

Organic or Certified Organic Consumers want to know the difference between organics and certified organics. Today’s number of U.S. certified organic operations has jumped nearly 300 percent since 2002 to more than 21,700. Although a certified organic designation might be the preferred index of

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ocally grown foods are more likely to have been bred for flavor and nutrition than durability and a long shelf life, says Emily Akins, outreach director for the Kansas City Food Circle, a cooperative that links residents with farmers that grow and raise organic and free-range food. An added benefit is getting to know the farmer and being able to ask the questions—and receive the answers—that are important to us. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports that local food sales totaled $12 billion in 2014, up from $5 billion in 2008. They continue to grow.

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how foods are grown and raised, it is not always possible for certain foods in some climates. Sometimes there’s a tradeoff in buying organic foods in the carbon footprint of its transport to market. According to the Sweetwater Organic Community Farm, in Tampa, Florida, “Organic refers to a specific method of growing and processing foods, and is defined as produce grown, packaged and stored without synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides or irradiation.” To be considered certified organic under the Code of Federal Regulations 7 CFR Part 205, products must meet these standards: n No harmful chemicals have been applied to the land for at least three years. n Farmers and processors are inspected annually by a certifying agency. n Farmers and processors must keep detailed records of practices. n Farmers are required to maintain a written organic management plan.

Certified Humane When we buy local cheese, poultry or meat at the farmers’ market, we sometimes see a certified humane notice. One such producer is Baetje Farms, outside St. Louis, Missouri. Their highly regarded goat cheeses offer traceability via a lot number, so buyers can know exactly which milking the cheese came from. In factory farming, which often involves penning or caging animals that never go outdoors, “certified humane” means that this producer meets Humane Farm Animal Care standards: n Fed a nutritious diet without antibiotics or hormones. n Provided proper shelter with resting areas and sufficient space. n Animals have to ability to behave naturally. Veronica Baetje says her farm’s goats receive organic mineral supplements and locally grown alfalfa hay in addition to pasture grass every day. She adds, “They are free to choose what they prefer to do, whether skip and run up a hill, lie under the shade of a tree, soak up some sunshine or play with their herd mates.”

Wild Food At times, farmers’ markets will offer foraged foods from the wild or wild game.

Sources are listed online at EatWild. com. “Few of us will go back to foraging in the wild, but we can learn to forage in our supermarkets, farmers’ markets and from local farmers to select the most nutritious and delicious foods available,” says founder Jo Robinson, in Vashon, Washington, For example, Dave and Sue Whittlesey, at High Wire Ranch, in Hotchkiss, Colorado, raise bison (buffalo) and elk that they sell both through local stores and at the Aspen Saturday Market. The wild game is 100 percent pasture-fed, non-GMO (no genetically modified feed), gluten-free and not given hormones or any antibiotics unless the animal is sick.

Trusted Sources The land, climate and growing season dictate the best natural farming practices for each area, often described along with their products on farm and farmers’ market websites. Wisconsin’s Dane County Farmers’ Market, in Madison, provides detailed descriptions of farm products and agricultural practices so customers can make informed choices. Sometimes, the type of farm makes a difference. “We are intentionally human scale,” says Virginia Goeke, of Sylvan Meadows Farm, in Viroqua, Wisconsin.

“We choose to husband our land to promote harmony and synergy. We are creating a sustainable farm ecosystem where herbal meadows, prairies, heirloom gardens, orchards, woodlands, and rare breeds of livestock and wildlife flourish.” Sometimes, we’d just like someone else to do the food curating for us. The Kansas City Food Circle requires member farmers to take a pledge to follow certain agricultural practices. “When you buy food from our members, you can rely on the co-op’s pledge that it’s been certified naturally grown or that the farmer has USDA Organic certification,” says Akins. Lancaster Farm Fresh Cooperative, the joint effort of 100 small-scale family farms providing fresh, organic, seasonal produce, in Leola, Pennsylvania, gives similar assurances. The USDA reports that 160,000 farmers nationwide are currently selling to their local markets via farmers’ markets, community supported agriculture organizations, restaurants, groceries and institutions, generating health, social, economic and environmental benefits for local communities. It keeps growing because we keep asking questions. Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFood AndLifestyle.blogspot.com.

Healthy Foods Lexicon Grass-fed—Beef or milk cows fed on grass. The benefit is leaner, betterflavored meat and more omega-3s, plus fuller flavors in milk, butter and other dairy products. Heirloom—Older, non-hybrid varieties of produce, including fruit trees, herbs and vegetables. Foraged—Native foods gathered from the wild, rather than cultivated. Examples: wild mushrooms, fiddlehead ferns, mulberries, native pecans, black walnuts and native persimmons.

Heritage breeds—Ancestral breeds of poultry and livestock that often take longer to reach market weight, but have more flavor.

Free range—Poultry raised outdoors where they are free to range over natural vegetation.

Local—Grown or raised within a threehour driving radius of the consumer’s purchase site.

Pastured—Livestock raised on pastures instead of factory farms. Traceability—Precise tracking by a farmer that informs the consumer of which chicken hatched a specific clutch of eggs, which farm grew a cantaloupe and which mill boiled down and bottled the sorghum syrup. Wild-caught—Fish that live and are caught in open lakes, streams or oceans. For more current agricultural, market and trade terms, visit LexiconOfSustainability.com. natural awakenings

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How did becoming a parent boost your relationship with organic foods and health? I was raised on a diet of mostly fresh, homemade, food and knew it was something I wanted for my own children. At that point, I knew the basics; that it was healthier and tasted better than store-bought baby food. The more I learned, the more I became fascinated by how switching to an organic diet positively affects our health. www.natampa.com

Why is it vital to introduce organic food during a youngster’s early development? America’s food supply is loaded with more chemicals and GMOs [genetically modified organisms] than ever before. I believe, as many others do, that the rapid rise of food allergies in children is a direct result. Many chemical pesticides and artificial flavors and colors are known to contain carcinogens, suspected hormone disruptors and neurotoxins. It is widely believed that even small doses of these common pesticides can have lasting negative effects on a child’s health. I believe that teaching our kids about the importance of fresh, organic food and the potential dangers of a conventionally processed diet helps set the stage for a lifetime of healthy choices.

How do homemade organics and packaged organics differ? Store-bought baby food, organic or not, is processed to have a long shelf life of up to two years. So much of the nutrient

content is lost during processing that most manufacturers artificially add it back in, but aren’t obligated to inform consumers. The added nutrients are synthetic and aren’t absorbed by the body the same way as naturally occurring nutrients. The taste, color and aroma of commercial baby food isn’t as appealing. By feeding your baby a steady tasty diet of fresh, homemade, organic baby food, you greatly reduce the risk they’ll grow into a picky eater. Plus, making your own baby food is three to five times less expensive than what is store-bought. Homemade food has a far smaller impact on the environment compared with commercial manufacturing, transportation and packaging. By the time a baby turns 1, they will have eaten from nearly 700 jars or pouches of storebought baby food that generally end up in landfills, because little is recycled.

What key lessons did you learn from your mother? Two lessons really stick with me: “Stay open and leave room for life to surprise you,” and “You can have it all… just not all at the same time.” In my teens and 20s, I was a meticulous planner, disappointed if things didn’t go exactly as I wanted. Amazing things happened after taking Mom’s advice to leave myself open to wonder. Growing up, I saw my mom have an amazing career, yet also be a fantastic wife and mother. Her secret, and now mine, is to prioritize and focus on one thing at a time, whether it’s work, kids or my husband. This way, every-

thing in your life gets 100 percent of your attention some of the time, rather than trying to do everything at the same time, which rarely works.

What’s the best gift a mother can give her child? There’s nothing more important to a child’s overall health and well-being than being raised in a loving, warm environment where they feel safe, loved and important. My deep love for my children guides every decision I make for them. A mother’s intuition is a superpower. Gerry Strauss is a freelance writer in Hamilton, NJ. Connect at GerryStrauss@aol.com.

Which favorite foods do you love to make for your babies? I focus on whole foods. Great first foods include bananas, apples, butternut squash, pears, avocados, peas and sweet potatoes. Once a baby has successfully tried a couple of these, start mixing them together. Banana and avocado, apple and butternut squash, and peas and sweet potato are good combos. They’re loaded with nutrients and antioxidants, easy to make and yummy. Avocados’ healthy fat is also essential to brain development.

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SOIL SISTERS

Female Farmers Come of Age by Lisa Kivirist

ore women are becoming farmers, bringing with them a passion for producing organic and sustainably raised fare and transforming America’s food system. The U.S. Census of Agriculture reports that their numbers rose by more than 20 percent between 2002 and 2012, to 288,264.

Historic Roots

“Women have played an integral role in farming for centuries, but in the last 100 years they’ve started to self-organize and be recognized for their important work,” says University of California garden historian Rose Hayden-Smith, Ph.D., author of Sowing the Seeds of Victory: American Gardening Programs of World War I and editor of the UC Food Observer. “During that war, the Women’s Land Army of America, a female-led initiative, recruited nearly 20,000 mostly middle-class urban and suburban women to enter the agricultural sector as wage laborers at farms, 36

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dairies and canneries, often in rural areas, where farmers urgently needed help while the male labor force was off fighting.” Women also helped feed Americans during the Victory Garden era of World War II. “It’s also estimated that more than 40 percent of fruits and vegetables consumed on the American home front then were grown in school, home, community and workplace gardens,” says Hayden-Smith, possibly resulting in America’s highest period of produce consumption ever. When the commercial organic industry launched in the 1990s, women organized to provide overlooked and undervalued perspectives. The wakeup call for Denise O’Brien, an organic vegetable farmer and owner of Rolling Hills Acres, near Atlantic, Iowa, came during the farm economic crisis of the preceding decade. Although still considered “just” farm wives, “It was the women on the farms that had foreseen where things were heading, because

they often kept the accounting books, though nobody took their voices seriously,” O’Brien recalls. This launched O’Brien’s agriculture activism: balancing farming, raising children and serving as a national advocate and spokeswoman for women in agriculture in an ecological and just food system. In 1997, she launched the Women, Food and Ag Network to collectively advocate for a stronger voice. “Throughout history, women in agriculture have been relegated to providing assistance, rather than making decisions,” O’Brien explains. “It’s up to us as women to collaboratively support each other while challenging the system.”

Cultivating Change

For her 50th birthday, Paula Foreman gave her life a new chapter. She launched her midlife “second act” in 2007 with Encore Farm, a name that serves as a rallying mantra for her peers. “The name is a tribute declaring that fresh starts and new beginnings can happen at any age,” explains Foreman, now an urban farmer in St. Paul, Minnesota. Embodying this business moxie, she chose to specialize, producing one thing very well: organic dried beans. Relinda Walker, of Walker Organic Farms, outside Savannah, Georgia,

Innovation, independence and vision drive women to use their organic farm ventures to create a livelihood, express themselves and do their part to change how America eats. represents a cadre of “boomerang” farmers; women that return to the land to continue a family farm with a commitment to organics. Like many farm kids, after college, Walker left to pursue a corporate career in the city. Then the 9/11 terror attack shifted her priorities. “All roads led me to coming back home and growing food,” she says. Launched in 2005, Walker’s farm was one of southern Georgia’s first organic operations, yielding specialty varieties like rainbow carrots in vivid shades of purple, orange and red.

Future Femme Power

Young women in their 20s and 30s are adding energy, diversity, vibrancy and fresh outlooks to the female farming movement. Lindsey Morris Carpenter runs Grassroots Farm, in Monroe, Wisconsin, a diversified operation

of certified organic vegetables and pastured livestock, in partnership with her mother, Gail Carpenter. “A crucial key to farming happiness is being a good neighbor,” she shares. “I call around when I see livestock and pets outside of fences; maintain my fences; share my garlic and potato seed; and always invite neighbors to parties and events, even though they may not attend. Even if others’ personal lifestyle and farming philosophies are radical opposites, we still have our physical location and appreciation of nature in common, and that’s big.” “The women farmer movement is just a toddler,” sums up O’Brien. “We’ve come a long way, but we’re not there yet, especially with representation on the national leadership platform.” It’s easy to support female growers at local farmers’ markets. Cultivating change can be rewarding—and tasty. Lisa Kivirist is the author of the new book Soil Sisters: A Toolkit for Women Farmers and a senior fellow at the University of Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture. Her family runs the energy-independent Inn Serendipity Farm and B&B, in southwestern Wisconsin.

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healthykids Moms can change the world by teaching their kids healthy cooking lessons at home and planting an organic garden together.

Mom’s Kitchen Counter Cooking School Kids That Learn to Cook Grow Up Eating Healthier by Jen Haugen

nvision walking the supermarket aisles and picking up a favorite pasta sauce and breakfast cereal, then adding favorite fruits and vegetables to the cart. When we think about the grocery brands we buy or our go-to recipes, they tend to begin with one common thread—the influence of our mothers—our first teachers about food and cooking. In their Project EAT study, University of Minnesota researchers found that Mom has the biggest impact on the family’s eating habits and continues to play a significant role in our food choices, brands and how we cook, even influencing our ideas about health itself by their example.

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Most of us learn about cooking from our mothers, and one way moms have a tremendous impact on their children is by collaborating on recipes and cooking meals together. The idea of an at-home “kitchen counter cooking school” doesn’t focus on a hard and fast course on cooking; instead, it’s a place where family members gather around the counter and cook together. This almost guarantees that meals will be healthier and more fun, affording a sense of ongoing adventure where kids can explore ingredients from around the U.S. and even the world. Consider creating a “United States of My Plate” project by preparing a recipe from

each state during the summer, and then rating the recipes based on taste and flavor (startup tools are at ChooseMyPlate.gov). Our senses are engaged during food preparation activities. While chopping red peppers for a recipe, we are noting their appearance, feeling their texture, smelling their fragrance, hearing the sounds of preparation and likely tasting some on the spot. Involving more of our senses as we explore our food makes the whole activity more enticing. It helps to adopt Julia Child’s motto: “Learn how to cook, try new recipes, learn from your mistakes, be fearless and above all, have fun.”

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The freshest ingredients come from our own gardens and produce the most delicious meals. Gardening as a family can change the way everyone looks at food through the simple act of planting, growing and harvesting. Knowing where everything on the plate comes from makes us more mindful of the energy it takes to grow food, and kids will naturally eat what they help grow. Moms can change the world— right in their own yard or patio—with the power of a traditional or urban garden. Just one square foot of organic gardening space can yield half a pound of fresh fruits and vegetables. A 300-square-foot garden can produce 150 pounds each summer; plus it provides a good workout.

Voices of Experience Tips from Registered Dietitian Moms In 2011, I started a teaching garden at our local supermarket as a means of showing kids how to grow their own food, with the hope that it would also inspire their families. The goal was to plant the seeds for healthier habits that would last a lifetime. During its first four years, 52 percent of the students’ parents noted a more positive attitude about fruits and vegetables exhibited by their own children. After participating in the program, one mother shared her young daughter’s noteworthy query, “Mom, could you go to the store and get me some Swiss chard?” By planting gardens and creating kitchen counter cooking schools at home throughout America, our country could become victorious in ensuring that families are healthier. They will be eating healthier foods, working out in the garden and learning about food in a whole new way, all while connecting in a family activity. Jen Haugen, a registered and licensed dietitian and certified master gardener, is the author of The Mom’s Guide to a Nourishing Garden. She blogs at JenHaugen.com.

“It’s not going to be a Norman Rockwell-like experience. It’s going to be messy, and everything associated with it might take 10 times longer than anticipated. It’s not about the outcome, it’s about the journey. “Allow your children to participate in the cooking process by giving them age-appropriate duties in the kitchen. We’re talking about rinsing produce in the colander, ‘looking’ at cookbooks, stirring, scooping, squeezing and setting the table. As they grow older, give them more to do.” ~Robin Plotkin, Dallas “Every other Wednesday, each child had to cook dinner. I gave them a piece of paper with fill-in-the-blanks. Every Sunday, they had to turn in their menu so I could go grocery shopping. Now, both my kids cook really healthy meals.” ~Chere Bork, near Minneapolis-St. Paul “Have kids look through kid-friendly cookbooks and scroll through their favorite recipe app. My girls regularly pick out recipes they would like to try for our next meal.” ~Suzanne Farrell, Denver

“Teaching someone else solidifies your own knowledge; I knew if her brothers taught my 8-year-old daughter, it would boost their own confidence, too. I always start by teaching about some food they are excited to make on their own. Then I start asking them to help with meal prep. Pretty soon, they have an arsenal of skills and can prepare a meal by themselves.” ~Niki Strealy, Portland, Oregon “Let your kids experiment in the kitchen. My first couple dozen creations didn’t taste good, but I eventually developed a sense of what did and didn’t work. Giving this freedom nurtures a sense of creativity in the kitchen. It’s much easier when spatulas and rolling pins are childsize, like those at CuriousChef.com.” ~Amy Gorin, near New York City Primary Source: Adapted from JenHaugen.com.

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Beyond Addiction The Yogic Path to Recovery

hen we think of addictions, we typically think of the most serious substances people become addicted to, like alcohol, drugs and tobacco. But many people are addicted to things or behaviors that are more socially acceptable and not typically viewed as “real addictions” such as drinking coffee, working, overeating or shopping too much, or constantly checking electronic devices. According to Sat Dharam Kaur, one of the founders of Beyond Addiction: The Yogic Path to Recovery, every addiction at its core is a weak substitute for deep, inner fulfillment. “Addiction is displaced longing—we all have a longing to be ‘at home’ with ourselves, comfortable in our own skin and to be loved,” says Sat Dharam. “Often, because of early childhood stress or abuse, lack of safety or unmet developmental needs, we look for that longing in other places. Those other places can take the shape of a daily Starbucks coffee, a cigarette, a glass of wine every night before dinner, a closet full of shoes, marijuana a few times a week, checking Facebook every hour, a string of unfulfilling relationships or the need to be constantly pushing for success. There are so many ways it expresses itself. We can do this for decades before realizing that what we are really looking for is unattainable from external sources. It all comes back to acknowledging the pain, hurt, discomfort or emptiness we’ve been carrying, then developing the capacity to give ourselves the love, time and space we crave from other sources, and opening to receive that love and support from those who can provide it to us.” Beyond Addiction: The Yogic Path to Recovery was developed by Sat Dharam Kaur, ND and Jivan Joti Kaur, PhD and integrates the teachings of Yogi Bhajan, Dr. Gabor Maté and experts in the addiction field. This program is designed for everyone: for individuals seeking to develop healthy habits and overcome addictive behavior, for health professionals who work with addiction, and for certified Kundalini Yoga teachers who

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would like to teach a yoga-based addiction recovery program. According to co-founder Sat Dharam, at the foundation of Beyond Addiction is the belief that “It is not so much the addiction itself that is the problem, but rather the unmet needs at the core of our addictive patterns. Within the framework created by the practice and philosophy of Kundalini Yoga, the process of addiction recovery becomes an invitation to a deeply personal and transformational healing journey that draws additional strength from the group experience where the shared pain reveals our shared human condition.” Sat Dharam explains that “From a yogic perspective, we are all addicted to our finite identity, the egoic personality, the known small self. We attach to this as ‘me’. At some point in one’s yoga journey, the awareness comes that we are so much more than that. The practice of yoga and meditation can reveal to us that we are all connected as One Being, existing in a sea of universal energy, responding with our finite selves to the great creative consciousness as it flows through us, informs us and connects us. When the small egoic self experiences separation from the larger creative consciousness (existing within and externally), a spiritual distress sends it seeking a replacement for that connection. This can manifest as any addictive substance or behavior.

“Over the years I’ve taken many yoga programs and teacher training courses; however, the Beyond Addiction experience created more healing and personal growth in my life. This program gives you the tools to apply yoga to your life.” ~ Sunder Luber “The very nature of addictions—the specific physiological underpinnings that lead to the dependency combined with the very strong spiritual component—puts yoga and meditation in a unique position to offer a pathway out of the often difficultto-break cycle,” says Sat Dharam. “Kundalini Yoga, in particular, has a rich history of offering yoga-based programs to help people regain their physical, emotional and spiritual health.” Back by popular demand, Beyond Addiction: The Yogic Path to Recovery is offered again in Florida, beginning in October, at Yoga Village’s School of Yoga. The program consists of 16 modules, taught over four months, which include weekly themes, Kundalini yoga, breathing techniques, meditation, relaxation, self-reflection, lifestyle and dietary guidelines, stress management, group support, hydrotherapy, naturopathic detoxification and nutritional and herbal supplementation for neurotransmitter and glandular balance. The course will be led by Sat Kaur Khalsa, a certified Kundalini yoga teacher and professional trainer. “You create your habits. Your habits create you. We will help you recover yourself.” Location: 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater. For more details and to register, call 727-712-1475 or visit AYogaVillage.com/ beyond-addictions. See ads, pages 10 & 18.

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Signs That You’ve Found Your Calling by Lissa Rankin

ou may think you’ve identified your calling, questioned it, become disillusioned, left it and then come back to it in a different form. The following clues let you know you’re on the right track. You realize you’ve been training for this since birth. Even the gritty things, the disappointments, regrets and screwups have all been preparation. Major life disruptions and failures were all just teaching essential lessons so that you can become who you’re called to be. You sense ease. In the face of obstacles—such as doors of suspected opportunity that are shut tight or relentless struggles impeding a course you thought was right—it can be hard to tell if your commitment is just being tested or you’ve veered off course. Such hurdles can be part of the growth process cultivating your “inner hero” necessary for the journey. Trust the sense of movement towards ease, which likely will include supportive synchronicities. Your health may improve. Cravings for unhealthy foods will lessen and you’ll feel more energetic. Old aches and pains might disappear; even chronic illness can fade when you’re focused on your life purpose. You feel strangely peaceful, despite reasons to be anxious. Your soul longs to express what you’re on Earth to express, and when you finally rise into alignment with your calling, your soul does a happy dance. Even if everything else seems to be falling apart and others consider you crazy, you’ll be centered in peace, relieved that you finally know what you’re called to do.

The universe rolls out the red carpet. When called to do what is needed for the highest good of all beings, the universe bends over backwards to hand you whatever you need. No request is too small. Unexpected money flows in and other resources appear just as you’re ready to give up. You’ll know you’re on track, even if it is not quite clear what you’re on track to do. People find you. Few can fulfill a calling alone. Most of us need a tribe to lift us up as we do brave, scary, world-changing things. When you’re aligned with your life purpose, the right people, including magicwielding mentors, will find you at the right time, if only you’re courageous enough to be vulnerable about what you’re being called to do. Dr. Lissa Rankin, founder of the Whole Health Medicine Institute, is the author of Mind Over Medicine, The Fear Cure and The Anatomy of a Calling (TheAnatomyOfACalling.com).

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COOL CHOW Icy Treats for Hot Summer Days by Sandra Murphy

tasty ways. After removing strings, n 2015, manufacturers of commerfill celery logs with plain yogurt and cial dog and cat foods and treats freeze. To serve, cut into one-bite issued 28 recalls, some for multiple pieces appropriate for a dog’s size. products, due to the potential presAnother easy favorite is fillence of listeria or salmonella bacteria, ing an ice cube tray two-thirds full mold, dangerous levels of cumuwith Greek-style or traditional plain latively harmful propylene glycol, yogurt mixed with diced strawberries inadequate thiamine, elevated levels or whole blueberries of vitamin D, off odors Use the freshest and freeze overnight. or labeling problems cats, omit the fruit (Tinyurl.com/PetFood ingredients, organic For and instead add bits ManufacturerRecalls). and non-GMO (no of mercury-free waterIn response, homemade tuna or salmon treats have grown in genetic modification) packed as a special treat. Add popularity to ensure that pets enjoy safe and where possible; tuna fresh or dried catnip to Kitty’s attention. healthy snacks. or salmon in a pouch catch“Once when fixing “Most summer is safer than BPA- dinner, I dropped a fruits work naturally to piece of frozen yellow cool the body,” advises canned fish. squash and the dogs Cathy Alinovi, co-author dove for it,” says writer Livia J. Washof Dinner PAWsible: A Cookbook of burn, in Azle, Texas, of her ChihuaNutritious Homemade Meals for Cats huas. “Nicki waits for things to hit the and Dogs, in Pine Village, Indiana. floor; Nora showed her game face and “Healthful treats, made from the best won the Squash War.” ingredients, are a good way to take a “Obesity is the number one nubreak from summer heat.” tritional disease affecting our pets, so She suggests taking a refreshing summertime activities that avoid overlook at low-calorie fruits and veggies heating are vital for overall health,” says such as stuffed celery used in creative, 42

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Veterinarian Jeff Werber, a veterinary medical journalist with a Los Angeles practice. “Proper nutrition is critical— not only to the foods we feed, but to the treats we give.” Twelve years ago, Rick Woodford’s Belgian Malinois/Labrador mix, Jackson, was diagnosed with lymphoma. In order to keep him eating, Woodford shared his own food. Jackson lived an additional four years, in part due to improved nutrition. “Portion control is important,” he says. “What’s right for an 80-pound dog is way too much for a 30-pounder.” Woodford, the author of Feed Your Best Friend Better and Chow, lives near Portland, Oregon. Frosty Paws is a lower lactose version of ice cream for dogs and discriminating cats. Recipes for homemade versions can be found online. The basics are one ripe, mashed banana, 32 ounces of plain or vanilla yogurt and two tablespoons of honey, all mixed in a blender and frozen in small ice cube trays. Variations may substitute goat’s milk yogurt or add a quarter-cup of strawberries, cranberries or blueberries for antioxidants in lieu of the honey. Frozen vegetable broth, primed with added bits of cooked chopped spinach, broccoli, carrots or a small cheese cube, is a hit with dogs. Cats like theirs with tidbits of chicken, turkey or a few shreds of cheese. Using a bone-shaped ice cube tray lets humans know it’s the pet’s treat. “When I was developing frozen treat recipes, my husband came in from the yard one hot afternoon and went straight to the freezer,” says Paris Permenter about John Bigley, co-authors of The Healthy Hound Cookbook, in Cedar Park, Texas, who live with mixed breeds Irie and Tiki. “I watched him eat two helpings of the dog ice cream and then told him what it was. We often share our food with our dogs. It was nice for them to share their goodies with us!” The bottom line for the best summertime treats is to go healthy, be creative, use fresh ingredients, don’t overindulge and stay cool. Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@ mindspring.com.

Plum and Apple Coolers

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One batch makes enough cubes to treat both a large- and medium-size dog.

Frosty Treats for Furry Friends Cooling Recipes Fido’s Frozen Fruit Pupsicles 4 cups water 1 Tbsp blackstrap molasses (optional) 1 cup fresh fruit (no grapes or raisins), chopped Wash and core all fruit. Blueberries and strawberries are popular with most dogs, while others enjoy melons, peaches and apples. Chop fruit into bite-sized pieces. Mix fruit with water and molasses.

Transfer frozen cubes to a zip-top plastic bag; stores up to 2 months in the freezer. Source: The Healthy Hound Cookbook, by Paris Permenter and John Bigley

Watermelon Slush Low-calorie watermelon is high in potassium and magnesium plus vitamins A and C; filled with fluid, it helps prevent dehydration. Blackstrap molasses has less sugar and more minerals than other sweeteners.

Source: The Healthy Hound Cookbook, by Paris Permenter and John Bigley

2 cups cubed watermelon, seeds removed ½ cup strawberries 1 Tbsp. blackstrap molasses ½ cup coconut water 1 cup ice

Mango Sorbet

Combine all ingredients in a blender and mix.

Freeze the mix in ice cube trays, small tubs or Popsicle molds.

2 ripe mangos, peeled Juice of 1 orange Juice of 1 lime ½ cup unsweetened almond milk

Serve in a bowl as a slushie treat or pour into ice cube trays and freeze.

Add all ingredients to a blender and purée.

Or share a slice of fun. Many dogs love plain watermelon slices. Be sure the animal doesn’t eat the seeds or rind.

Pour mixture into ice cube trays and freeze overnight.

Source: The Healthy Hound Cookbook, by Paris Permenter and John Bigley

(10-lb dog: 1 to 2 cubes; 20-lb dog: 3 to 4 cubes; 40-lb dog: 4 to 5 cubes; 60-lb dog: 5 to 6 cubes; 80-lb dog: 6 to 7 cubes; 100-lb dog: 7 to 8 cubes) 6 plums, washed and pitted 1 Tbsp filtered water, to begin 1 apple, peeled, cored and cut into ¼inch cubes (no seeds) Purée the plums and water in a blender or food processor. Add another 1 or 2 tablespoons of water if needed. Spread the apples in the ice cube tray and spoon the plum purée on top. Don’t pack, or it will become a denser cube. Freeze for 4 hours. Serve the cubes one by one (outdoors may be best) or in a big bowl. Source: Chow, by Rick Woodford

Ingredients to Avoid Avoid peanut and other nut butters or any ingredient with xylitol, grapes and raisins, macadamia nuts, coffee and caffeine, onions, chives, garlic, nuts and salty snack foods. Chocolate is also on the no-go list; the darker the chocolate, the worse it is for pets; baking chocolate is the most dangerous. If a pet eats any of these, try to determine how much and contact the family veterinarian, a veterinary emergency clinic or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at 888-426-4435. For a full list of foods to avoid, visit Tinyurl.com/ASPCA-Foods2Avoid. natural awakenings

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

Healing Yourself Naturally – 6-8pm. Come and hear Jeanine’s story on how she worked her health recovery all naturally when she was given only 7 months to live back 20 years ago in 1996 due to an aggressive breast cancer and later resolved knee pain and severe bursitis in her hip naturally also. Your body has a unique ability to heal itself given the right environment and influences and she worked it only holistically. Learn the 6-step approach she used and adapt it for yourself to keep or regain your health naturally. Your Life Spa Your Success, 9657 Bay Pines Blvd., St. Petersburg. 727322-3190. YourLifeSpa.com.

Introduction to Acupuncture – 10-11am. We are excited to invite you to register for our upcoming FREE workshop with our experienced Acupuncture Physician, Dr. Pran Mumma. Join Dr. Maulik Trivedi and Dr. Mumma for this event in order to learn more about what acupuncture is, where it comes from and how it is helpful for many physical and behavioral health concerns. FMC Land O Lakes, 2150 Via Bella Blvd., 3rd flr Conference Rm. Register, 813-751-3200 or click on Services then Workshops at fmcMindBodyRetreat.com.

Earth & Me Group Meditation – 10:30-11:30am. Join Ellen Mooney, facilitator, spiritual counselor and Reiki master, for a guided meditation that invites body and mind into deep relaxation and then offers healing energy to this beautiful planet. $12/online; $15/door. Hippie Holistics, 801 Turner St., Clearwater. 727-2425908. Info SolGardenHolistic.com.

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Paleo Tour – 6:30pm. Join registered dietician Liat Golan, RD, LD/N, Bee Well Nutrition, as she takes you on an informative paleo tour around The Patch. Learn how to easily identify Paleo-friendly foods, find the basics, shop smart & more! She’ll leave you with the confidence to start your very own Paleo journey. Meet at Customer Care. Must sign up. Free, Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727-443-6703, NaturesFoodPatch.com.

Cauliflower Crust Pizza – 11am. Demos to Di For, NFP Demo Specialist. Did you know freshly grated cauliflower can serve as the base for a creative & delicious crust? In this class, Di will show you how to make a tasty & traditional gluten-free pizza! Free. Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727-443-6703, NaturesFoodPatch.com.

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Tantra: Enjoyment is Our Nature – 11am-1pm. Rediscover joy in your life. Talk by Ahnandaavyakt7.com. RSVP 813-434-3341, AOmnipresent@gmail.com, ReikiShrine.org. Intro to Budokon Yoga – 1-3pm. Sensei Donato Helbling, Director of Budokon Miami & the Budokon Mixed Martial Arts System. Budokon Yoga, created by Cameron Shayne, is a circular continuous flow of beautiful movements inspired by martial arts that take you from asana to asana as you discover the full potential of your Hatha yoga practice. This class is for everyone willing to challenge themselves, no matter their current yoga level. $35/in advance, $40/day of event. Yoga Village, 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater, 727-712-1475. Info@AYogaVillage. com, AYogaVillage.com/events. Open House Events at A Yoga Village – 1:303pm Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training. 3-4:30pm Beyond Addiction Introduction and Open House. Sunder Luber, 500 RYT, Kundalini trainer & owner. Deepen your Kundalini practice by becoming a KRICertified Yoga Instructor. Find out what is included in this transformational training and hear about the experience from recent graduates. Teachers in training receive free, unlimited classes at Yoga Village for the duration of the course. Free. 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater, 727-712-1475. Info@AYogaVillage. com, AYogaVillage.com/events. Reading the Four Extremities Class – 2-5pm. Students learn to read the feet, hands, face and ears for markers that indicate dis-ease in the body. Sam Belyea, Reflexologist and training director, guides students through the basic theory and application of reading the extremities along with giving live readings and hands-on practice with the other students. Massage Therapists receive 3 CEUs for attending and this class is open to the public. $25. The Foot Whisperer Reflexology Institute, 4810 W. Gandy Blvd., Tampa, Details 813-831-9420, FootWhisperer.com/classes.

Budokon Fluid Transitions and Fearless Inversions – 3:305:30pm. Sensei Donato Helbling, Director of Budokon Miami & the Budokon Mixed Martial Arts System. In this master class, Sensei Donato will cover some of the techniques that make the Budokon Yoga style so fluid. Learn the theory and techniques necessary to perform arm balances and inversions efficiently with less use of energy. Great for advanced students and also for existing yoga instructors. $35/in advance, $40/day of event. Yoga Village, 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater, 727-712-1475. Info@ AYogaVillage.com, AYogaVillage. com/events.

SUNDAY, JULY 10 Inversions: Alignment and Energy – 1:30-3:30pm. This workshop with Alissa Grzybowski E-RYT500 will focus on headstand and shoulderstand, thoughtfully & progressively exploring the essential elements of alignment of your body in these poses, broken down to build up to your body’s possibility of the final pose. These poses create presence, awareness and opportunity for self-discovery, expansion and building confidence. Best suited for those with ongoing yoga practice. $25/advance. $30/ day of event. Lotus Pond, Tampa. Info YogaLotusPond.com under workshops. The Dr. Tracie Show Hosts Suzanne Somers – 3-4pm. On this weekly radio show featuring special guests from the world of healing, Suzanne Somers discusses her latest book, Tox-Sick: From Toxic to Not Sick, and shares some personal stories on the subject with host, Dr. Tracie Leonhardt, Peaks of Health Metabolic Medical Center, Largo. 970 WFLA.

Beyond Addiction Introduction and Open House – 3-4:30pm. Sunder Luber, 500 RYT, Kundalini trainer & owner. Join us for an introduction and Open House to the Beyond Addiction Program offered in the fall. This program is about shifting those limiting beliefs that keep you from being in the highest expression of yourself. Free. Yoga Village, 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater, 727-712-1475. Info@ AYogaVillage.com, AYogaVillage.com/events.

Summer Supper – 3-6pm. Margaret (Meherbane) Rodrigues, Natural Chef and Wellness Educator completed her studies at Le Cordon Bleu in Lima, Peru. This cooking class will help you to organize a menu around seasonal ingredients to maximize flavors, textures and aroma in an eco-cost efficient way. You will develop classic cooking techniques with a healthy twist, using nutrient-rich ingredi-

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ents like quinoa, fennel and maca to enhance your everyday meals. Join us for a great community supper time. $75. Yoga Village, 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater, 727-712-1475. Info@AYogaVillage. com, AYogaVillage.com/events. Dirty Garden Secrets – 4pm. Jai McFall, Organic Landscape Designer, Organic Living Edible Landscape. Discover the toxins in non-organic produce & how to grow nutrient-dense, delicious organic food. Free, Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727-443-6703, NaturesFoodPatch.com.

MONDAY, JULY 11 Thyroid Problems? Free Seminar – 6pm. Fatigue? Weight gain? Thinning hair? Feeling cold? Anxious? Brittle nails? Brain fog? Drs. John & Alexa Parker, DC, D.PSc provide answers. Synergy Integrated Health, 4343 W Henderson Blvd., Tampa. Seating limited, Reservations, 813-254-5200, TampaThyroid.com, SynergyFixMe.com.

TUESDAY, JULY 12 Song Circle – 6:30pm. Also July 26. Theo Tillson, NFP Food Service Director. An all-acoustic gathering of musicians & singers. Spectators welcome! Free, Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727-443-6703, NaturesFoodPatch.com.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 13 Vegan Burgers – 6:30pm. Brad Myers, The Vega-

bond Chef, prepares moist & filling vegan burgers for the whole family. Free, Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727-443-6703, NaturesFoodPatch.com.

THURSDAY, JULY 14 Preventing Arthritis Naturally – 6:30pm. John Gow, NFP Wellness. Rescheduled from May! Arthritis is an extremely common condition affecting millions in the U.S. Learn how to prevent the chronic ache of arthritis pain naturally. Free, Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727-4436703, NaturesFoodPatch.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 16 Detox without the Deprivation – 11am. Cindy Palouian, CHC, Cindy’s Health Corner. Learn how you can use real food to naturally support your body’s detox systems. Plus, discover five signs it’s time for a detox. Free, Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727-443-6703, NaturesFoodPatch.com. Hypnosis & NLP Introduction – 1-3pm. Patricia V. Scott, PhD, internationally certified Master Trainer of hypnosis & NLP, with over 24 years’ experience will introduce you to these powerful processes and answer your questions on hypnosis & NLP and the Unlimited Power of the mind! $10. UP Hypnosis Institute, Terrace Plaza, 1810 S. Pinellas Ave., Ste. G, Tarpon Springs. 727-943-5003. UPHypnosis.com. Better Body Esteem: A Yoga-Based Experiential Workshop – 1:30-4:30pm. Sandee Nebel, MS, ERYT-200, founder of White Picket Fence Counseling Center and the Better Body Esteemâ program. This three-hour workshop offers renewed perspective on the relationship with your body. Explore your beliefs about body image, inspire self-compassion and learn tools for healing. Yoga teachers earn CEUs for Yoga Alliance. $75/Early bird (until July 10) for non-members; $65/members. $95/after July 10. Yoga Village, 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater, 727-712-1475. Info@AYogaVillage.com, AYogaVillage.com/events. Gentle Strength and Stretch – 3-5pm. With Heather Benton, eRYT500. This workshop is designed especially to strengthen the subtle body through

isometric movement. The slow, mindful movement allows you to connect to the imbalances in the body and create strength without high intensity impact. $25. Yoga4All, 8836 Seminole Blvd., Seminole. Info, Heather 727-480-3004 Registration: Yoga4All. com/workshops. Reflexology Certification Program Weekend – (continues July 17) This weekend is part of a 12-month, 300-hour program available for LMTs, acupuncturists and licensed health professionals with massage in their scope of practice to train to become Certified Reflexologists. Sam Belyea, program director, guides students through balancing the systems of the body using the technique of Reflexology. Each weekend includes additional topics such as business development, meditation and self-care. $2100/Year; $175/ Weekend. The Foot Whisperer Reflexology Institute, 4810 W. Gandy Blvd., Tampa, Details 813-831-9420, FootWhisperer.com/reflexology_certification.

TUESDAY, JULY 19 Everything You Want to Know about Quantum Healing Hypnosis – 6:15-7:30pm. Join Sharon Hodgson, AP, certified QHH practitioner, for an overview of a QHH session, Q&A period and guided meditation which can assist with visualization abilities & accessing higher self during a QHH session. $10. Acupuncture & Holistic Healing Center, 6967 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa. Info & Registration, Sharon 813-841-1515. AlternativeHealingTampa.com.

THURSDAY, JULY 21 Brain Fog, Concentration and Memory Issues – 6-7:30pm. Why do I have these and what can be done? Presented by Les Cole, MD, American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine and American Academy of Integrative and Holistic Medicine. Free. St. Petersburg Health & Wellness, 222 2nd St. N, St. Pete. 727-202-6807. StPetehw.com.

SUNDAY, JULY 17 Miedosy y Fobia – 1pm. Marta Alarcon MD (Colombia), consejera, hipnoterapista, Reiki Master. Para confirmar su asistencia llamar al 813-340-3556 o confirmar al MartaAlarcon408@yahoo.com.

The Amazing Liver – 6:30pm. Many people know that the liver has a role in detoxification and it can be damaged by alcohol, but it actually performs around 500 functions. Dr. George Springer, LifeWorks Well-

Yoga for Cultivating Contentment – 1-3:30pm. Halaya LeMaire, 500 RYT. Join us to learn what Sauca and Santosha mean in your life, on and off the mat. We will explore how these principles can play into our lives to give us a greater sense of control over our happiness. Workshop cost is included with unlimited pass or $25 without. Sign up: 727-8949642, StPeteYoga.com, Info@ StPeteYoga.com. Introductory Soul Collage Workshop – 1-4:30pm. Delene Cole, MS, LMFT. Intuitive wisdom through creative collage. Space limited. St. Petersburg Health & Wellness, 222 2nd St. N, St. Pete. Must call to register 727-202-6807. StPetehw.com. Meditation the Art of Taming the Mind – 3-4:30pm. With Lisa Recchione, MA, Life Coach. Learn techniques to allow you to meditate successfully and develop and expand a meditation practice. Beginners will be excited to experience success and experienced meditators will learn to go deeper. The Gong is played and class will end with a guided meditation. $15. Yoga4All, 8836 Seminole Blvd., Seminole Info, Lisa 727-595-6036. Registration: Yoga4All.com/workshops.

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ness Center, will explain how the liver works, what stresses it and how to be nice to it. Free. Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727443-6703, NaturesFoodPatch.com. Full Moon Gong Meditation – 7:15-8:30pm. With Lisa Recchione, E-RYT500. The Gong cancels out thoughts quickly, allowing a state of deep relaxation and meditation to be reached. In this state, deep healing occurs and awareness is heightened especially during full or new moon phases. All student levels welcome. Wear loose, comfortable clothes. $15. Yoga4All, 8836 Seminole Blvd., Seminole Info, Lisa 727-595-6036. Registration: Yoga4All.com/ workshops.

FRIDAY, JULY 22 Restorative Yoga Certification – July 22-24. 6:30-8:30pm Fri. 8:30am-5:30pm Sat. & Sun. Program for yoga teachers with Nancy MacDonald E-RYT500, certified restorative yoga teacher. Postures explained for group classes or privates. This is not the crazy, over the top amount of props but restorative yoga for real people in the real world. Training manual 70+ pages included. Add this much needed knowledge of therapeutically oriented yoga to your teaching skills. 18 live CEUs. $330. Lotus Pond, Tampa. YogaLotusPond.com.

Beans. All recipes are vegan & gluten-free! Free, Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727-443-6703, NaturesFoodPatch.com. Yoga for Transforming Anxiety – 1-3:30pm. Julianna Stoll, 500 RYT. This workshop is an opportunity to learn how to use yoga’s mind-body-life tools to make movement away from the pain and suffering that result from an imbalance towards anxiety. Workshop cost is included with unlimited pass or $25 without. Sign up: 727-894-9642, StPeteYoga. com, Info@ StPeteYoga.com.

TUESDAY, JULY 26 Free Workshop: Lose 25 Lbs. in 40 Days – 6pm. Doctor-supervised weight loss presented by Dr. Nyree Abdool. Organic vegan snacks. Attendees receive 20% off service of choice. 1501 S. Pinellas Ave., Ste. P, Tarpon Springs. RSVP 727-940-5278. DrNyree.com. Seminar: Smoking and Food Addictions – 6:30 pm. See if you are a candidate for Cold Laser Therapy, a non-invasive and comfortable procedure that can lick food and smoking addictions and alleviate pain. Free. Harmony Eco Spa at the Hollander Hotel, 400 4th St. N, St. Pete. 727-804-7754. 727341-1200. LaserHealthusa.com.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 27 SATURDAY, JULY 23 NLP 2-Day Training – 10am-6pm. July 23-24. No prerequisite. Fun, fast-paced, interactive class. Patricia V. Scott, PhD, Certified Master Trainer and NLP Master Practitioner, teaches NLP principles, presuppositions & techniques for immediate personal or professional use. Workbook included. Register by 7/5: $135; $95 (Members). After 7/5: $185. UP Hypnosis Institute, Terrace Plaza, 1810 S. Pinellas Ave., Ste. G, Tarpon Springs. 727-9435003. UPHypnosis.com. Summer Suppers – 11am. Debby DeGraaff, natural foods chef & author, will show you how to make refreshing summer suppers including Moroccan Gazpacho, Quinoa with Artichoke Hearts & Black

Color My World with Joy: The Mandala Experience – 2-3:30pm. With Lisa Recchione and Heather Benton. De-stress and relax: Enrich your coloring experience using the Ancient Mandala as a base to color. Add in breath, gentle stretch and mental intention to create a truly transformational experience. Supplies provided. Light snacks and tea. $25. Yoga4All, 8836 Seminole Blvd., Seminole Info, Lisa 727-595-6036. Registration: Yoga4All.com/workshops. Thyroid Problems? Free Seminar – 6pm. Fatigue? Weight gain? Thinning hair? Feeling cold? Anxious? Brittle nails? Brain fog? Drs. John & Alexa Parker, DC, D.PSc provide answers. Synergy Integrated Health, 4343 W Henderson Blvd., Tampa. Seating limited, Reservations, 813-254-5200, TampaThyroid.com, SynergyFixMe.com.

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Energetics of Food: Organ Series – 6:30pm. Using the principles of Chinese medicine, Dr. Paul & Cara Reynolds, The Reynolds’ Kitchen, will teach you which foods feed which organs. This month we will continue to focus on the spleen & pancreas. Just as the physical nutrients in food nourish the physical body, the subtle energy in food also plays an important role in our health. Explore these effects while learning how to prepare a meal. Free, Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727443-6703, NaturesFoodPatch.com.

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THURSDAY, JULY 28 Nutritional Assessment of Brain Fog – 6-7:30pm. Carrie Gerard, RDN, LDN. Free. St. Petersburg Health & Wellness, 222 2nd St. N, St. Pete. 727-2026807. StPetehw.com.

& abilities using the power of your Unlimited Mind. $25; $20 (UPHI Members). Hypnosis CD, workbook & scripts included. UP Hypnosis Institute, Terrace Plaza, 1810 S. Pinellas Ave., Ste. G, Tarpon Springs. 727-943-5003. UPHypnosis.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 SUNDAY, JULY 31 Raw Ice Cream – 4pm. Brad Myers, The Vegabond Chef, demonstrates how to make rich & creamy ice cream without all the sugar, additives & dairy. Free, Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727-443-6703, NaturesFoodPatch.com.

PLAN AHEAD FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 24-Day 200hr Mountain Immersion Yoga Teacher Training – Aug. 5-28. The Lotus Pond offers 200hr yoga teacher training with Val Spies at The Art of Living Retreat Center in Blue Ridge Mountains, Heavenly Mountain. Beautiful location, vegetarian food, spa treatments available, and much more. Contact Val Spies and make an appointment for an information session for the 200hr program at 813961-3160 or 813-956-3506.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 20 Self-Hypnosis Training – 1-3pm. Patricia V. Scott, internationally certified Master Trainer of hypnosis, teaches how to discover untapped potentials, talents

Hypnosis International Certification – Comprehensive 6-weekend training (not consecutive) in the art, science & practice of hypnosis. Learn basic, advanced, medical hypnosis, regression, parts integration, Time-Line, NLP & more. Graduates certify through the International Association of Counselors & Therapists & UP Hypnosis Institute. Total cost before 8/30: $3095; $2895 (UPHI Members); After: $3395. UP Hypnosis Institute, Terrace Plaza, 1810 S. Pinellas Ave., Ste. G, Tarpon Springs. 727-9435003. UPHypnosis.com.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 Prenatal Certification – Sept. 30-Oct. 3. With Jacci Gruninger. Teach pregnant women how to enhance their experience during pregnancy, child birth and beyond through yoga. Learn anatomy and physiology of the growing fetus along with the changes taking place in the mother’s body, from physiological, hormonal, as well as possible body responses. Appropriate asana, assisting, pranayama, sounding and meditation will be covered for each trimester, including after birth. Early bird $605. Info & sign up 813-961-3160, YogaLotusPond.com.

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ongoingevents sunday 25 Years of Teaching Meditation – 10-11am Sun; 6:30-8:30pm Weds; 6-7pm Fri. Learn three unique pre-Buddhist approaches to practicing meditation; techniques used by the earliest Yogis designed to awaken into the freedom and fullness of yourSelf. Practice the fundamentals, avoid common pitfalls, and get guidance creating a practical, sustainable, life-changing practice. No experience needed. St. Petersburg Yoga, 2842 Dr. MLK St. N., 727-8949642, info@stpeteyoga.com, StPeteYoga.com. Mindfulness Meditation and Buddhist Teaching – 10am-Noon. In the spirit of Thich Nhat Hanh with Fred Eppsteiner. Mindfulness practice helps one to cultivate compassion, develop inner peace and experience joy in daily life. 6501 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa, Info tampa-updates@floridamindfulness. org or visit floridamindfulness.org. The Dr. Tracie Show – 3-4pm. “Your expert in Integrative Medicine.” News Radio WFLA 970. Candlelight Meditation – 6pm. Let yourself drift in a sea of peaceful music, beautiful imagery, and candlelight that creates an atmosphere of tranquility and serenity for you to soak in. Sanctuary at First Unity Spiritual Campus, 460 46th Ave. N (at 4th St.), St Petersburg, 727-522-2222.

monday Yoga with Shannon – 5-6pm by appt. E-RYT 200/ RYT 500 yoga instructor specializing in Restorative Therapeutic Yoga: rehab from injuries; chronic pain; stretching tight muscles; strengthening weakened muscles; reducing stress & anxiety; breath work; meditation. $10s Sugg’d Love Donation. Your Life Spa Your Success, 9657 Bay Pines Blvd., St. Petersburg. Info & Registration 727-322-3190. YourLifeSpa.com. Morning Hatha Yoga – 8:30-9:45am. Start your week off right with morning yoga. Nancy MacDonald’s knowledge of anatomy and functional movement allows the practice to unfold with structure yet playfulness. Understand ease within the postures even as they begin to challenge you. This class is designed to deepen your understanding of the yoga postures, develop greater flexibility and awaken the mind-body connection. Come open your heart to yoga. All levels. Tree Frog Yoga, 7725 70th Ave. N, Pinellas Park. Purchase class passes at ShantiVinyasa.com.

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Inner Wisdom Coaching Circle – 6-8pm. Join Coach Dianne Kipp in a “telecoaching” group each month to discover your internal wisdom, while learning how to overcome your “Monkey Mind” negative self-talk. You will learn the foundations of Ontological coaching, as well experience what it is like to “be coached”. Bring your life challenges, desires, and dreams and we’ll get you on the road to your success! $30 per person per month; 3 or 6 month commitment required. Contact Coach Dianne 727-481-1646 or coach@diannekipp.com. Gentle AM Yoga – 10-11:30am. Gentle morning class that warms the joints slowly and gently, bringing fluidity back into your body. Not a lot of getting up and down and all poses can be modified to work with your body. An excellent class for chronic back pain to learn from back care specialist, easy/gentle Nancy MacDonald, Yoga Therapist. Alignment using props brings ease into every pose. Tree Frog Yoga, 7725 70th Ave. N, Pinellas Park. Purchase class passes at ShantiVinyasa.com. Attention Coaches and Want-a-Be Coaches! – Join Coach Dianne Kipp, experienced, certified and mentoring coach on a monthly “coaches conversation call” to build community, exchange ideas and gain insight to solving difficult client challenges. Details 727-481-1646, diannekipp.com.

tuesday Inspiration Radio – 7:30am. Listen to Dr Tracie J Leonhardt, DO, on 1110 AM; call in with questions on topic of the day. Introduction to Yoga: Beginner’s Workshop – 11am-noon. Join this fun, beginner’s workshop series with Bev Klein, 200 RYT, introducing the fundamentals of yoga. Small group setting (max 12) in which participants meet weekly for four consecutive sessions to explore what yoga is all about and develop a love for yoga practice. $30/series. Yoga Village, 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater, 727-712-1475, Info@AYogaVillage.com, AYogaVillage.com/events. Kids Mindful Yoga – 4-5pm. Also Thurs. Kids ages 5 to 9 can learn the fundamentals of Mindfulness in body, breath, mind & life through yoga. Taught by our Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Yoga Instructor, and Mom of two. Parents can relax at the same time in their own separate Restorative class. 4-5pm, St. Petersburg Yoga, 2842 Dr. MLK St. N., 727-894-9642, info@stpeteyoga.com, StPeteYoga.com.

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Free Yoga Class – 5:45-7pm. Beginners welcome. If you are new to yoga or new to Yoga4All, are a Pinellas County resident and want to check us out, please join us for this or any one class at the studio for free (limit one). Yoga4All, 8836 Seminole Blvd., Seminole. Marty 727-392-9642, Yoga4All.com. Acupuncture Intern Clinic $25 + Cost of Herbs – 6-8pm. Students spend about an hour or two using the Chinese medicine system of evaluation to see what herbs and herbal formulas to recommend for you. They are supervised by one of our experienced acupuncture & herbal practitioners. Appointments only. St. Petersburg Health & Wellness, 222 2nd St. N., St. Pete, 727-551-0857, stpetehw.com. Reiki I & II Usui System – 6-10pm. Class Certification and CEUs available for LMT, Provider #MCE 50–77, for Reiki credits. Rev Maria Antonieta Revello, Reiki, Karuna & Qigong Master. Reiki II, Thursday. RSVP 813-334-7424. Minding Your Weight: Create Your Ideal Healthy Body – 6:30-8:30pm, 2nd Tues. monthly. Patricia V. Scott, Ph.D., teaches hypnosis & NLP techniques for achieving and maintaining a fit, healthy body & lifestyle. Guided hypnosis included. $25/One class or Buy five/get one class free. UP Hypnosis Institute, Terrace Plaza, 1810 S. Pinellas Ave., Suite G, Tarpon Springs. 727-943-5003. UPHypnosis.com.

wednesday Ageless Agility-Not Just Yoga Anymore – 8:309:45am or 10-11:30am. Nancy MacDonald uses components from her Ageless Agility training and yoga therapy for a mixture of yoga and mindful strength training, for those 55+ or recovering from injury or illness. Focus on balance and fall prevention, strength training using resistance bands, ½” round foam rollers, balance discs, small weighted balls and more. Contralateral movements for the brain. Two levels to choose from to have the right experience for you. Tree Frog Yoga, 7725 70th Ave. N, Pinellas Park. Purchase class passes at ShantiVinyasa.com. Reiki Share – 10am-2:30pm. Also 3rd Sat. Experience the most profound, powerful & gentle relaxation technique. It helps re-establish healthy frequencies to cells and tissues bringing back health. Call 813-340-3556 Dr Marta Alarcon after 5pm, 813-334-7424 Maria, reikishrine@gmail.com. Meditation Class – 10-10:45am. Enjoy the experience of manifesting a wonderful, magical life by going deep within yourself. Learn to align with yourself and tap into the currents of your soul.

When you are really in the flow and tuned, wonderful opportunities present themselves at exactly the perfect moment; synchronicity abounds, and all the people, resources and circumstances present themselves. $15. Pure Elements Healing, 5915 Memorial Hwy., Unit 120, Tampa. 813-833-2299. PureElementsHealing.com. Inspiration Radio – 11:30am-Noon. Listen to Dr. Tracie J. Leonhardt, DO, on 1110 AM; call in with your questions on the topic of the day. Also listen daily for her metabolic health minute of the day. Joel Chudnow Hosts Hawk Health Hour – Noon1pm. Wholistic Health Educator and Natural Lifestyle Counselor Joel Chudnow is back on the radio and web, interviewing and showcasing wholistic healthcare professionals in Tampa Bay. WMNF 88.5 HD4 and live streaming HawkRadio.com.

transition to your personal and family time. Welcome to beginners as well as more advanced yoga students. Bring your water bottle and yoga mat. $15/ single class, $55/4 classes, $99/8 classes, $139/12 classes. FMC Land O Lakes, 2150 Via Bella Blvd., 3rd flr Conference Rm. Register, 813-751-3200 or click on Services then Workshops at fmcMindBodyRetreat.com. Hypnosis & NLP Master Class-MeetUP – 6-9pm. Usually held last Thursday; check website to be sure. Public welcome to participate as practice clients & enjoy experiencing Hypnosis-NLP with certified practitioners receiving 3 CEUs to expand skills with techniques, scripts & interactive practice with attendees. $35; $25 (UPHI Members). UP Hypnosis Institute, Terrace Plaza, 1810 S. Pinellas Ave., Suite G, Tarpon Springs. 727-943-5003. UPHypnosis.com.

Tai Chi & Qi Gong – 4:30-6pm. Dao Yin and warm-up exercises. 5pm Qi Gong and Tai Chi sequences. Instructor Dr. Justin Fontanini has extensive experience and knowledge of these ancient arts. $10 Suggested Donation (but no one will be turned away). Acupuncture & Natural Therapies, Reservations 813-968-2128. ReikiShrine@gmail.com.

Spiritual Discussion Group – 7:30pm. Last Thursday of the month. Includes guided meditation. Share your insights about any spiritual subject or feel free to ask for advice on any life lesson you are currently facing. Free. Donations welcome. 800 Tarpon Woods Blvd., Ste. F1, Palm Harbor. Space is limited. RSVP, Bianca 727-560-8209, The-Focused-Mind.com.

Herb Student Clinic $10 + Cost of Herbs – 6-8pm. Students spend about an hour or two using the Chinese medicine system of evaluation to see what herbs and herbal formulas to recommend for you. They are supervised by one of our experienced acupuncture & herbal practitioners. Appointments only. St. Petersburg Health & Wellness, 222 2nd St. N., St. Pete, 727-551-0857, stpetehw.com.

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Group Acupuncture & Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture – 6-7:30pm. Join others in a relaxing and healing environment to receive acupuncture or facial rejuvenation acupuncture. $55/Acupuncture Only. $85/Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture. Initial consult required. Pure Elements Healing, 5915 Memorial Hwy., Unit 120, Tampa. 813-833-2299. PureElementsHealing.com. Mindfulness Meditation & Practice – 7-8:45pm. In the spirit of Thich Nhat Hanh. Mindfulness practice helps to cultivate compassion, develop inner peace and experience joy in daily life. UU St Pete, 719 Arlington Ave N, St Petersburg, Info floridamindfulness.org.

thursday Unwind Yoga Class – 5:30-6:30pm. Join Krista Miles, MA, RYT in an evening hatha yoga class that incorporates pranayama, asana and meditation to help you unwind from daily stressors. Class is designed to end your day with positivity before you

Restorative/Yin Yoga – 8:30-9:45am or 1011:30am. Join Nancy MacDonald, yoga therapist, certified restorative yoga teacher, as she guides you in the peaceful practice of restorative/yin yoga. Postures will be held supported with yoga props so the body can unwind and unfold naturally. Discover inner calm and whole body well-being, good for anxiety, depression, stress. All levels. Tree Frog Yoga, 7725 70th Ave. N, Pinellas Park. Purchase class passes at ShantiVinyasa.com. Manifestation Class – 11am-Noon. Enjoy the experience of manifesting a wonderful, magical life by going deep within yourself. Learn to align with yourself and tap into the currents of your soul. When you are really in the flow and tuned, wonderful opportunities present themselves at exactly the perfect moment; synchronicity abounds, and all the people, resources and circumstances present themselves. $15. Pure Elements Healing, 5915 Memorial Hwy., Unit 120, Tampa. 813-833-2299. PureElementsHealing.com. Tai Chi and Qi Gong – 4:30-6pm. 4:30pm Dao Yin and warm-up exercises. 5pm Qi Gong and Tai Chi sequences. Instructor Dr. Justin Fontanini has extensive experience and knowledge of these ancient arts. $10 Suggested donation. Reservations, 813-334-7424 Maria or Acupuncture & Natural

Therapies 813-968-2128. ReikiShrine@gmail.com. Achieving Wellness through Healthy Habits Part I – 6-8pm. 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th Fridays. Modules 3–6. Karampreet, Kundalini Yoga Teacher. Join the Yoga Village Community in any class in this 16-week program on how to apply yoga to your life. Start your journey with a commitment to Self; begin or deepen your practice of yoga, meditation, pranayama and the process to heal limiting habits so you can recover your soul. $18/class; $108/reserve for 8. Yoga Village, 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater, 727-712-1475. Info@AYogaVillage.com, AYogaVillage.com/events. Couples Beach Retreat & Workshop – 7:30pm Fri-1:45pm Sun. Transform your relationship through sacred intimacy and conscious loving. Discover Tantra. $595/couple, Siesta Key Beach, Sarasota, IntimacyRetreats.com; Dates, other locations, brochure, call 1-877-282-4244.

saturday Learn to Meditate – 9-10:30am. 1st & 3rd Saturdays. You are invited to join Dr. Maulik Trivedi and Julie Dumois, LCSW, RYT for our meditation class in which you will learn the art and science of meditating. Suited for beginners as well as advanced meditators. The group is covered by most health insurance plans. 3610 Madaca Ln., Tampa. Register, 813-973-1304, fmcMindBody.com. Qi Gong: Supreme Science Qi Gong – 9-10am. Val Mirea, DOM, AP leads this group class through powerful and relaxing qi gong positions and techniques. $10. St. Pete Health & Wellness, 222 2nd St. N., St. Petersburg. RSVP 727-551-0857. Reiki Share – 10am-2:30pm, 3rd Sat. Experience the powerful & gentle relaxation technique. It helps re-establish healthy frequencies to cells and tissues bringing back health. Call 813-340-3556 Dr Marta Alarcon after 5pm, 813-334-7424 Ma. Antonieta or reikishrine@gmail.com. Easy Self-Hypnosis Training – 1-3pm. Usually held last Saturday; check website to be sure. Patricia V. Scott, internationally certified Master Trainer of hypnosis, teaches how to discover untapped potentials, talents & abilities using the power of your Unlimited Mind. $35; $25 (UPHI Members). Hypnosis CD, workbook & scripts included. UP Hypnosis Institute, Terrace Plaza, 1810 S. Pinellas Ave., Ste. G, Tarpon Springs. 727-943-5003. UPHypnosis.com.

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The 2-year program meets one weekend each month for class and Wednesday nights for our hands-on student clinic. This program is designed to create clinical herbalists in a combination of Chinese and western herbalism. Many open classes. Designed to meet American Herbalists Guild standards. See ad page 20.

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

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

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

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

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coaching Dianne M. Kipp, BSN, PCC, CTT

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

Wanting to achieve the best in your personal relationships, professional or business goals? Try coaching with a certified coach. You will be amazed at the results! Coaching Courageous Living choices & senior executives for over 8 years. Complimentary Personal Values Assessments & Intro-session available.

colon Hydrotherapy RENEW LIFE

Bonnie Barrett 28469 US Hwy 19 N. #402, Clearwater (727) 461—7227 RenewLifeFla.com, Lic# MA14802 MM12728 25 years experience. Expert in colon hydrotherapy using pressure points, abdominal massage, essential oils, and lymphatic drainage. All disposable tubing used. Very comfortable and relaxing room with private bathroom. Raindrop massage available also. See ad page 17.

dentists Beata carlson, DDS

2701 Park Dr. Suite 4, Clearwater, Fl. 33763 (727) 712—3837 NaturalAndCosmeticDentistry.com Natural, Holistic, Aesthetic Dentistry. Careful Silver filling removal. Non-metal crowns and bridges. 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 29.

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 12.

Ray Behm, DDS

hypnosis Kate Nucci, CCHT

Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist Transpersonal Hypnotherapist (813) 424-0335 Kate@KateNucci.com KateNucciHypnotherapy.com Hypnotherapy is a gentle and very effective tool that allows you to re-pattern your beliefs, attitudes and behaviors to create success in your life. Contact now for free consultation. See ad pages 28.

127 N. Garden Ave., Clearwater 33755 (727) 446—6747 BehmNaturalDentistry.com Improve your overall health with holistic dentistry! Materials are tested for compatibility with your body. We remove toxic metals, treat root canals, and strengthen teeth and gums with state-of-the-art ozone treatments. See ad page 35.

herbalist Rose Kalajian—Herbalist

Natural Health Hut Clinic and Herb Farm (813) 991—5177 ImHerbalist.com Specializing in growing the herbs used in my clinic practice and in the Herbal Remedies I formulate. Consultations are available for humans, dog, cats, and horses. Promoting health through the use of Herbs. See ad page 30 and 36.

holistic salon RENEES ORGANICS HOLISTIC HAIR STUDIO 6727 S Sheridan Rd. Tampa (813) 679-0289 ReneesOrganics.com

Tampa Bay’s only chemical free salon! Specializing in haircuts, hennas, natural body care and holistic living. It’s good for you and the Earth too! Free consultations by appointment only

When you judge another, you do not define them, you define yourself. ~Wayne Dyer

Kathie Gonzales, ARNP-BC 2325 Ulmerton Rd, Suite 11 H Clearwater, FL 33762 (727) 572-8016

Integrative, Regenerative and Anti-Aging: Bio-identical Hormones including Pellets. Thyroid, Weight Management & Hair Loss. Allergy & Heavy Metal Testing. Nutritional Infusion Therapy, UBI/OZONE and Chelation.

Mind Body spirit Care 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 35.

Monica Obando Hypnotherapy Monica Obando CCHt, CTACC, RYT 15310 Amberly Dr. Suite 250 Tampa, FL 33647 (813) 333-2120 Monica@MonicaObando.com MonicaObando.com

Hypnotherapy goes to the root of the problem without drug side effects. It is used to successfully treat anxiety, relieve stress and pain, assist with weight loss and smoking cessation. Call for gratis consult to learn if it’s right for you. Atiendo clientes en Español, has tu cita hoy mismo!

integrative medicine Carol L. Roberts, MD

The HangIVer Bar 3415 S. Manhattan Ave., Tampa (813) 835-4264 TheHangIverBar.com

The HangIVer Bar is a modern wellness spa specializing in intravenous hydration, vitamin, and antioxidant therapy. We’ve performed over 4000 treatments to build immunity, recover more quickly, beat the flu, or improve your overall health and wellness. See ad page 41.

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

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

Peaks of Health Metabolic Medical Center

Tracie Leonhardt, DO 1120 Belcher Rd. S., Ste. 2, Largo, Fl 33777 (727) 826-0838 PeaksOfHealth.com

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

St. Petersburg Health & Wellness

Les Cole, MD 222 2nd St. N., St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (727) 202-6807 StPeteHW.com. Board certified in Anti-Aging/ Regenerative and Integrative/ Holistic Medicine. Specializing in men’s & women’s health, bio-identical hormones, weight, diabetes, hypertension, thyroid, fatigue, stress, gut health, chelation, IV vitamin C, nutrition. See ad pages 4 and 20.

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

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

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

238 E. Davis Blvd. Suite 302, Tampa (813) 258-3906, Fl. Lic. swooo1738 info@mytherapywithheart.com MyTherapyWithHeart.com Integrative and holistic psychotherapy for individuals and couples. Treating anxiety, depression, grief, relationships, trauma, transitioning and more, using EMDR, EFT, mindfulness, and other modalities. See ad page 30.

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

American College of Clinical Thermography 2008. Prevention is better than early detection. Knowledge is power: Know your risk factors to make corrections and avoid developing pathology. Call for location convenient for you. See ad page 19.

veterinarian animal alternatives holistic health care

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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 34.

SUZANNE P. PERSONS, Ph.D., LMHC 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.

Medicine River Animal Hospital Shawna L. Green, DVM 15235 Gulf Boulevard 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 32.

weight loss spiritual healing SolGarden Holistic Therapy llc Ellen Mooney 801 Turner Street, Clearwater, FL (727) 242-5908 solgarden888@gmail.com SolGardenHolistic.com

Soul-Centered Healing from the Heart. Spiritual Intuitive Healing, Usui Reiki, Guided Meditation Chakra Healing, Workshops & Classes. Appointments available in person and by telephone. See ad page 22.

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