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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 BREAK FREE OF CHRONIC PAIN

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Natural Ways to Feel Much Better

by Kathleen Barnes

30 PROVEN RELIEF FOR SHINGLES

Six Drug-Free Ways to Preempt the Pain

by Margie King

34 NEW WAYS TO

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Racquets and Paddles Get a Sporting Makeover

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by Randy Kambic

36 BACKYARD

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by Claire O’Neil

39 ON FATHERHOOD The Lifelong Lessons of Being a Dad

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by Ben Greenman

40 MOLLY HAGAN ON ECO-LIVING:

Start Small and Stay Committed

by April Thompson

44 FAMILY SCREEN TIME How to Set Boundaries in the Digital Era

by April Thompson

46 GREEN CAR BUYING TIPS Fuel Economy Plus Sales Incentives Equal Big Savings

by Jim Motavalli

48 HOMEOPATHY FOR

JOINT INJURY AND PAIN

Six Remedies for Relief

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10 newsbriefs 16 healthbriefs 20 globalbriefs 24 ecotip 30 healingways 34 fitbody 36 consciouseating 39 inspiration 40 wisewords 44 healthykids 46 greenliving 48 naturalpet 50 calendar 56 resourceguide

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his June issue of Natural Awakenings Tampa Bay is brimming with insight from experts throughout today’s natural health movement. With Father’s Day on the calendar, we’ve also featured articles of particular interest to the guys in our lives. Of course, we benefit from all reminders to take care of and cherish our selves.

American entrepreneur, author and motivational speaker Jim Rohn succinctly paraphrased it when he advised people, “Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.”

I was moved to the max by my visit last month to Middleton, Wisconsin. It’s always good to get together with family, but the further significance in this year’s gathering was the celebration of my grandfather Donald R. Harrop’s 100th birthday. That’s a long stretch of time to live, love, be happy, and evolve.

Grandmother Veronica passed away at 99 years of age in March. She and Grandpa were together 80 years.

That’s a loss touching depths I cannot even imagine.

Grandpa continues on with dignity, a robustness found in younger men, and his trademark unique sense of humor.

When I asked Grandpa to name three Grandpa and I at 100th things conBirthday Party tributing to his longevity, he quipped, “Good brandy and lots of sex!” When I asked if there was anything else worth mentioning, his response was an emphatic “Nope!”

Life is precious no matter where we are on the journey. Robust, life affirming, natural healing is a way to enhance the experience, at any age.

Family with Grandpa at his church In “Break Free of Chronic Pain” (page 26), author Kathleen Barnes examines emerging, and re-emerging, holistic trends that are positively affecting the health and well being of people and communities today. Also see the “Yogic Breathing Brings Relief” brief on page 27 for simple, step-by-step guidelines for experiencing an ancient breathing practice to its fullest.

With this issue, we welcome another gorgeous June in Tampa Bay, with its perfect beach weather, refreshing tropical storm fronts, and the faithful return of the Summer Solstice. Let’s make the most of it all.

As always, open your mind and read on.

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newsbriefs Whole Body Health and Your Mouth

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r. Carlo Litano, DMD, of Behm Natural Dentistry, will give a free talk on Natural Dentistry as Whole Body Health, at 6:30pm, on June 15, at Nature’s Food Patch.

The condition of your mouth is a window into the condition of your physical health. “I wonder if it could be my teeth”…if you are looking for answers, this event is the right place to be. Dr. Litano will take a fresh look at how modern holistic dentistry can dramatically improve wellness, and present an introduction to a formula for whole health via supportive nutrition and reduction in toxicity from metals and root canals.

Dr. Litano’s lineage includes a family of medical professionals from Peru. He received his doctoral dental degree in 2005 from Nova Southeastern University School of Dental Medicine, in Fort Lauderdale. Since graduation, he focused his interests in holistic and integrative dentistry and later developed an interest in managing TMJ disorders and chronic pain conditions.

Nature’s Food Patch is located at 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater. Behm Natural Dentistry is located at 127 N. Garden Ave., Clearwater.

For more information, call 727-446-6747 and/or visit BehmNaturalDentistry.com. See ad below.

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St. Petersburg Yoga Life-Awaken Course

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re you in a place in life where you’re ready to make changes or do some life overhauling? Are you looking for tools to help navigate life challenges? St. Petersburg Yoga is offering a six-month journey that will stay with you for a lifetime.

In the Yogic Life-Awaken Course, gain insight into what yoga has to offer beyond the physical; receive guidance on how to use Yogic Mind/Body/Life practices to deepen selfawareness and create profound self-transformation; learn how to build a custom tailored-for-you practice; expand on the benefits you’ve so far discovered from yoga; apply Yogic Principles to your life “off the mat”; build deep bonds with others as you learn and grow together.

No experience required; whether you are brand new to yoga or have been practicing for years, this program will meet you right where you are.

For those with aspirations of teaching, this course will give you a 200-hour certificate which you can use to register as a 200-Hour RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher) through Yoga Alliance.

Space is limited. Interested students should contact the studio ASAP to enroll.

Location: 2842 Dr. MLK St. N, St. Pete. For more information, call 727-894-9642, email Info@StPeteYoga.com or visit StPetersburgYoga.com/life-awaken. See ad page 13.

Body Mind & Spirit Expo

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ow in its 29th year, Body Mind & Spirit Expo has become the largest health and wellness expo in the U.S. The expo creates an arena for the general public to increase their knowledge of alternative health and metaphysical topics.

Coming to Tampa for the 14th year, June 24 to 25, at the Florida State Fairgrounds Special Event Center, the expo brings to life a positive healing environment. The best from Tampa Bay join with others from throughout the country to provide the essential tools for discovering overall health and wellbeing.

Retail exhibitors offer everything from natural and holistic health products to spiritual books and enlightened art. Healers at the expo provide treatments ranging from massages and yoga techniques to intuitive readings.

Weekend admission of $12 includes all lectures and demos as well as admission to the Exhibit Hall. Rejuvenate—receive a relaxing massage, have your aura photo taken and open yourself to new ideas. The expo offers a safe environment for growth and exploration, so mark your calendar for the entire weekend of June 24.

Location: 4800 U.S. Hwy. 301 N., Tampa. For more information and a $2 off coupon, call Marcella at 541-482-3722 X2 or visit bmse.net. See ad below.

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n honor of their upcoming 10th anniversary, Yoga Village is offering three yoga teacher training programs and one immersion to allow students to deepen their practice and experience the many ways yoga provides a renewed, sustainable sense of health and well-being.

Allow the fold forward in your sun salutation to be a metaphor to expand your yogic journey. As you reach for your toes with conscious breath, journey within, rise up with heightened awareness and bring mindfulness to every moment of your life.

Advanced yogic studies bring in advanced states of awareness both on and off the mat, whether you’re interested in achieving a basic 200-hour certification in Hatha or Kundalini Yoga, building on your existing skills for a 500-hour certification, or delving into new levels of self-care through the Beyond Addiction Immersion.

Whether you are inspired by the earnest desire to teach or feel struck by the way yoga moves and ignites you, Yoga Village’s School of Yoga has some of the best trainers in the country with the expertise, knowledge and experience to bring new meaning into your practice.

Location: 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater. For more information, call 727-712-1475, email Info@AYogaVillage.com or visit AYogaVillage.com/events. See ad page 19.

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Testing for Dangerous Mold in Home and Office

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ealtime Lab (RTL) is a certified clinical laboratory specializing in the testing of indoor environments to determine if the inhabitants are being exposed to molds or mycotoxins, and clinical tests that determine which toxins and how much are entering the body.

According to RTL Associate Laboratory Director Dr. Shalini Muralidhar, the mycotoxins that Realtime Labs tests for include the top dozen or so that negatively affect humans. Some cause identifiable diseases or health problems, some weaken the immune system without producing symptoms, some act as allergens or irritants, some have no known effect on humans and some are lethal.

One product from RTL is an environmental mold and mycotoxin assessment (EMMA) test for the home or office environment. It is purchased online and mailed to the consumer that, after swiping dust samples, mails it back. Results are received in about 14 days.

RTL also offers clinical tests that utilize urine to determine the degree to which mycotoxins are present in the body. While some states require the clinical tests be administered by a medical doctor, there are currently 26 states where consumers can do it themselves.

For more information call 855-692-6767 or visit RealtimeLab.com. See ad page 22.

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Tree of Life Yoga Hosts Open House June 10

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ree of Life Yoga (ToLY), a premier holistic fitness and wellness center in the South Pasadena Shopping Center, offers a variety of yoga, meditation, barre, Pilates and fitness fusion classes for everyone—from beginner to seasoned practitioner.

Experience a taste of their offerings, enjoy a Wellness Fair with local businesses and participate in a Diva Exchange at their Open House, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., June 10. From private sessions to group workshops, cooking classes and everything in between, ToLY is all about lifestyle—living optimally through healthy, holistic fitness and wellness.

For practitioners looking to expand, ToLY now offers a Share Our Space program for massage therapists and other types of body workers, teachers of yoga, barre, Pilates or dance to host workshops, events, small gatherings and private sessions. Beautiful and sparkling clean, ToLY’s spaces include four studios, two practitioner rooms, a kitchen and a reception area all featuring floating bamboo floors. Available for hourly, weekly, monthly and long-term use, they include the option of administrative and front desk staff support.

Location: 6800 Gulfport Blvd., Ste. 205, S. Pasadena.

For more information, including Yoga Alliance CE, call 727-514-3051, email Info@TreeOfLifeYoga.org or visit TreeOfLifeYoga.org. See ad page 24.

Herbalist Training Program

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he Natural Health Hut has opened registration for their one-year Herbalist Training Program, commencing in September. Now in its sixth year, the program offers a rare opportunity for those seeking to become herbalists.

This is an intense program in the didactic, therapeutic, laboratory and fieldwork of Herbalism. Rose Kalajian, clinical herbalist for more than 20 years in the Tampa Bay area, is the instructor for the program which was created by Rosemary Gladstar, the Grandmother of Herbalists around the world.

For more information, call 813-9915177 or visit imHerbalist.com. See ad page 44.

Weekend Shamanic Retreat with Shaman Elka Boren

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ira Lash of Shamanic Rainbow brings to the Tampa Bay area her Shamanic teacher from Pa n a m a , E l k a Boren, who will be sharing her 40 years’ experience in nightly healing vortex circles, June 1 to 7, and over a three-day weekend retreat, June 2 to 4.

Lash has been offering Shamanic Training, Medical Qi Gong, Shamanic Healing and Divination Training Circles around the Tampa Bay area for more than five years. Both women will be offering personal healing sessions and channeling as well as house and business clearings.

For more information, call 813-5009863 and/or visit ShamanicRainbow. com. See ad page 18.

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newsbriefs Professional Home Organizing for Healthy Living

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nergetic Organizing is a professional home organizing service that serves with pleasure the Tampa Bay area. Their motto, Heal your home, heal your heart, is based on the principle that when you declutter and keep only those things that bring you joy, you and your environment benefit, feeling better within and without. Decluttering allows both your inner and outer spaces to literally become open whereby you can invite into your life whatever you desire, including more joy and energy.

Energetic Organizing provides confidential and judgement-free services. Their professional home organizer, Elizabeth Player, specializes not only in traditional organizing techniques but also in the method created by the Japanese decluttering specialist, Marie Kondo.

For more information and a complete list of services, call 813-540-0708 or visit EnergeticOrganizing.com.

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Ketosis and Fat Loss Fact or Hype?

The ketogenic (or high fat/ moderate protein/ low carb) diet and the term “ketosis” seem to be more and more in the news today with doctors and health advocates talking about the many health benefits, including reduction of inflammation, improved insulin resistance, brain health and fat loss, to name a few.

Consuming a ketogenic diet causes the liver to produce ketone bodies which put you into ketosis and fat burning mode instead of the usual carb or glucose burning mode.

Some people find high amounts of fat hard to consume. Prüvit has developed the first exogenous ketone supplement— Keto//OS— which puts the body into ketosis within 60 minutes of consumption.

Then, you get to enjoy between 3 to 5 hours of appetite control, fat burning, increased energy and mental focus.

Along with drinking Keto//OS, Sonya Schirmacher, holistic nutritionist and wellness coach, recommends that her clients eat a healthy high fat/low carb diet, drink lots of filtered water, take a few supplements including digestive enzymes and probiotics and get daily exercise.

For more information and to purchase, call 727-254-5304 and/ or visit SonyaNutrition. ExperienceKeto.com. See ad page 51.

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Ginger Relieves Infected Root Canals

esearch from the University of Medical Sciences and Technology, in Khartoum, Sudan, tested the efficacy of ginger, cinnamon and a combination of both in reducing root canal infections.

The study tested infections associated with 50 teeth involved in root canals. They were divided into five groups. One was treated with a paste of extract of ginger, another of cinnamon, and another with both of them. The final two groups were divided into a positive control group treated with calcium hydroxide with iodoform paste, and a negative control group was left untreated.

The researchers recorded the number of colony forming units (CFU) of bacteria—individual bacteria units capable of growing into a colony—before and after the treatments. The extract of ginger group showed the most effectiveness, with a reduction from 83 CFUs to 26.5, suggesting that ginger may help treat or prevent root canal infections. The cinnamon group saw their status reduced slightly, to 77.8 CFUs, and the combination caused a decrease to 49.7.

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High-Intensity Workouts May Keep People Coming Back

study from McMaster University, in Hamilton, Ontario, has found that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) makes working out more enjoyable for individuals that struggle with regular exercise. Jennifer Heisz, lead author and assistant professor in the kinesiology department, observes, “Enjoyment during the first weeks of adopting a new exercise program may be especially important for preventing dropouts.”

Researchers divided 40 sedentary, healthy adults into two groups. One participated in HIIT, which consists of short bursts of intense exercises, followed by lowerintensity recovery periods, for six weeks; the other group performed ongoing moderate exercises. The researchers discovered that while both groups started out with equal enjoyment levels, the HIIT group enjoyed their workouts more as they gained strength, while the moderate group reported unchanged or decreased enjoyment levels.

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Why Lyme Disease Ticks Thrive in the North

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esearchers from the University of Rhode Island, in Kingston, have studied the rapid increase in Lyme disease in the northern U.S. Only 11 cases of the disease, which annually impacts about 300,000 Americans, were reported in 2015 in Alabama, a state of approximately 5 million residents.

Meanwhile, there were 491 confirmed cases in Vermont, with a population of less than 700,000.

The researchers studied the life cycle, metabolism and behavior of black-legged ticks, collecting larvae from several eastern areas. They discovered that ticks live longer in cooler temperatures with higher levels of humidity, making northeastern climates ideal, because longer lives mean increased chance of contact. Southern ticks stay hidden underfoot in layers of leaves to stay cool and damp, making them less likely to find a human host than their northern counterparts, which reside on leaves and trees.

“There has been a lot of research aimed at finding out what makes blacklegged ticks more efficient hosts for Lyme disease in the north than in the south,” explains Roger LeBrun, an entomology professor at the University of Rhode Island and co-author of the study. “People have looked at everything from the effects of temperature on tick life cycles to the types of animals the ticks feed on. Probably all of these factors play roles, but our results suggest that evolutionary pressure to conserve moisture by staying under the leaf litter surface is a critical factor.”

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Vitamin D Helps Babies Grow Strong Bones and Muscle

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esearchers from McGill University, in Montreal, Canada, have discovered a connection between vitamin D supplementation during infancy and a healthier ratio of muscle and fat in toddlers. “We were very intrigued by the higher lean mass and the possibility that vitamin D can help infants to grow both healthy skeletons and amounts of muscle, yet less fat,” says Hope Weiler, one of the study’s authors and director of the Mary Emily Clinical Nutrition Research Unit at the university.

The original 2013 study, which followed 132 infants given one of four different dosages of vitamin D daily during their first years, confirmed the connection with strong bones. The 2016 study used the same data to explore the impact of vitamin D supplementation on the toddlers’ body fat levels. The researchers found that children given more than 400 international units per day during the first year of life had an average of 450 less grams of body fat at age 3. They also found a correlation between the supplementation and lean muscle mass in the youngsters during their first three years. natural awakenings

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Inactive Lifestyle Accelerates Aging

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etting off the couch and just moving may help slow the aging process in women that do not lead active lifestyles. Researchers from the University of California at San Diego measured the telomere lengths of white blood cells in 1,481 women between the ages of 64 and 95. Telomere lengths are a measure of aging within genes. After adjusting for other health and lifestyle factors, the researchers found that the women with less physical activity had shorter telomere lengths than those with more active lifestyles.

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he importance of calcium for bone health in women is widely known. Now a new study suggests that a diet of foods considered low-inflammatory, such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains, may help reduce bone loss and fracture risk. Researchers from Ohio State University calculated the dietary inflammatory index (DII) of 160,191 participants using data from the Women’s Health Initiative clinical trials’ baseline food frequency questionnaires.

Comparative DII data were then recorded three and six years later among 10,290 study participants to determine any changes in their individual scores. Results were also compared with the number of hip fractures reported annually for the subjects, along with bone mineral density levels from the subgroup. Women with lower DII scores had less bone loss in their hips after six years.

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California Wins Cancer Label Case Against Monsanto’s Roundup

Fresno County Superior Court Judge Kristi Kapetan has ruled that the state of California will require Monsanto to place a cancer warning label on the company’s Roundup weed killer.

The ruling is the first of its kind in the U.S. and comes after a branch of the World Health Organization labeled the product’s primary ingredient, glyphosate, as a “probable human carcinogen.”

Glyphosate, an odorless and tasteless toxin, has been manufactured by Monsanto for more than 40 years and sold in more than 160 countries. Monsanto will have one year to affix the warning label to all relevant products.

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Prohibiting Plastic

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

Governments worldwide are taking control of a pollution problem with bans on different forms of plastic, including shopping bags. The Indian state of Karnataka has completely banned the use of plastic. No wholesale dealer, retailer or trader can now use or sell plastic carrier bags, plates, cups, spoons, cling film or even microbeads.

San Francisco became the first U.S. city to ban plastic shopping bags in 2007, and in 2014 it banned plastic water bottles on city properties. Since then, they have included Styrofoam and thermocol (polystyrene). Hawaii introduced a ban on single-use plastic bags in 2015.

Coles Bay, Tasmania, was the first town in Australia to ban disposable plastic bags in 2003, using 350,000 fewer than in 2002. Ethiopia, France and Morocco have followed suit.

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Clarity for Expiration Dates on Food

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Many Americans have been confused by the “Sell By” labels on groceries for 40 years. Now, the Food Marketing Institute and the Grocery Manufacturers Association, the two largest industry trade groups, are adopting voluntary standardized regulations to clarify.

Instead of using up to 10 different phrases to communicate safety, they have settled on just two: “Use By”, a safety designation to indicate when perishable foods are no longer good; and “Best if Used By”, an estimate of when the manufacturer thinks the product should be consumed for peak flavor.

Studies show that consumers generally believe the current labels all signal whether a product is safe to eat, and that it will still be okay well after its so-called expiration date. At the same time, prematurely tossed groceries dominate landfills and produce greenhouse gas emissions. The U.S. Department of Agriculture and a coalition of environmental groups have been urging the industry to clear this up.

The change is scheduled to take hold in July 2018.

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Autonomous Autos

Driverless Cars Promise Safety and Savings Hyundai demonstrated its Ioniq autonomous, or driverless, hybrid car concept at the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show, demonstrating that such vehicles— equipped with sophisticated sensors, GPS and computers—could be for sale within five to seven years.

Safety is paramount. Estimates for the U.S., based on a 2013 Eco Center for Transportation study, projected that if 90 percent of vehicles were autonomous, the number of driving-related deaths would plummet from an annual 32,400 to approximately 11,300.

“Drivers are excited that driverless cars will offer 90 percent fewer U.S. traffic accidents, 40 percent lower insurance costs, the end of drunk driving accidents and newfound freedom for seniors and people with disabilities,” says Gary Shapiro, president and CEO of the Consumer Technology Association. Its 2016 report Self-Driving Vehicles: Consumer Sentiments found that nearly 75 percent of consumers surveyed like the proffered benefits.

In Driverless, authors Hod Lipson and Melba Kurman highlight significant ecological benefits, including McKinsey research findings that driverless cars will yield up to 20 percent fuel savings, and a corresponding reduction in carbon dioxide emissions. Their smoother driving also extends a vehicle’s life.

Ford intends to deliver a fully autonomous vehicle for ride sharing in 2021, according to Mark Fields, Ford Motor Company president and CEO. Companies such as Uber and Lyft already are testing driverless vehicles in pilot cities. natural awakenings

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Vegetarian Protein Options on the Rise

Last year, the United Nations International Year of Pulses recognized dry peas, lentils and chickpeas because they are affordable, nutritious and have a low eco-footprint. New, innovative, plant-based proteins will extend the options.

The Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition reported that vegetarians can save at least $750 annually over meat eaters by reducing or replacing consumption of animal products and switching to sources that adhere to higher animal welfare standards.

The Impossible Burger simulates the sizzle, the smell and the juicy first bite of the real thing to rave reviews. The similar Beyond Burger is a hit at Whole Foods Markets.

Tyson Foods is investing in the protein alternative company, Beyond Meat, and launching a $150 million venture capital fund to support plant-based foods. Some large German meat producers are also seeking to diversify with plant-based versions of traditional meaty favorites.

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A robotic, laser-guided, fully automated vehicle, manufactured by Shenzhen-based Yeefung Automation Technology Co. Ltd., has been installed in the Chinese city of Nanking. Called GETA (get a car), the robot slides under a vehicle, picks it up, and places it in a parking spot in even the tightest of spaces in about two minutes.

Yeefung General Manager Wu Hao says that the company developed the robot in response to limited parking in big cities worldwide, increasing efficiency by 20 to 40 percent. China has about 172 million vehicles on the road and projects that number to increase to 250 million by 2020.

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Beauticians Empowered to Fight Domestic Abuse An amendment to a law that governs the cosmetology industry in Illinois recognizes that the relationship between hairdressers and their customers may help curb domestic abuse and sexual assault. Salon workers are required to take one hour of training every two years to know the signs and provide resources to help clients. Without the training, cosmetologists, hairstylists, nail technicians and aestheticians will not be able to renew their licenses.

Angela Smith, a Chicago hairstylist, has heard many whispers of mistreatment by spouses or partners, of being choked, chased or emotionally abused.

“Everybody doesn’t talk, but once you build a relationship, it comes up,” she says.

The law does not require salon workers to act on their suspicions, but helps them to recognize warning signs and be equipped to pass along helpful information. Available support includes hotlines, safe houses, restraining orders and access to legal professionals.

For more information, visit ChicagoSaysNoMore.org.

Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live. ~Jim Rohn

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Tips to Avoid and Treat Poison Ivy Rash Avoiding even slight contact with poisonous vines that secrete toxic oil goes far in preempting nasty blistering, skin pain and itching. If contact occurs, natural remedies can help prevent and diminish symptoms.

Recognition helps. In the North and West, it’s usually a shrub; in the

East, Midwest and South, a vine. Watch out for a cluster of three leaves; the color changes seasonally.

For outdoor walks or hikes, maximize skin protection by wearing long-sleeved shirts, hats, rubber gloves, socks and closed-toe shoes.

Also thoroughly rinse skin that may have come into contact with poison ivy in lukewarm soapy water using a washcloth or hand towel for friction as

soon as possible to remove the damaging oil (video at Tinyurl.com/Wash-OffPoison-Ivy). n Stay watchful; a rash sometimes doesn’t appear for 12 to 72 hours after contact (aad.org).

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n If a rash develops, soak in cool water baths containing an oatmeal-based product like Aveeno or oatmeal soap. n Lavender, peppermint, tea tree, Roman chamomile, myrrh, eucalyptus and cypress essential oils all offer anti-inflammatory and other soothing properties (recipes at NewHealthAdvisor.com/ Essential-Oils-for-Poison-Ivy.html) n Natural treatments found at DrAxe. com include applying apple cider vinegar or brewed and chilled black tea; their tannins and other compounds lower inflammatory reactions. n To reduce itching, GlobalHealingCenter.com suggests baking soda baths and pastes. Ditch the Itch Cream has natural ingredients such as colloidal oatmeal, oat extract, tea tree and neem oils that can provide temporary relief, according to Eartheasy.com. Applying cool paper towels may be helpful; also try witch hazel. Over-the-counter cortisone cream or even calamine lotion is a last resort. n Avoid scratching as an infection may develop through opening a blister. If breathing or swallowing worsens, eyes swell or a rash develops in or near the mouth, head to an emergency room or urgent care center.

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treated in emergency rooms for misusing prescription opioids, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

A majority of Americans feel pain on a daily basis.

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Such statistics expose the magnitude of the problem of chronic pain. “It’s daunting, but there are many natural ways to address it that are inexpensive, effective and with what I call side benefits rather than negative side effects,” says Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum, of Kona, Hawaii, author of the smartphone app Cures A-Z. Complementary, integrative or functional medicine, all names for a holistic approach to health care, offer a comforting wealth of gentle ways to address chronic pain, most of which the vast majority of conventional medical doctors are unaware, says Daniel Cherkin, Ph.D., senior investigator emeritus with the Group Health Research Institute, at the University of Washington, in Seattle.

CHRONIC PAIN Natural Ways to Feel Much Better

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ccording to the National Center for Health Statistics, 25 percent of Americans, or 76.2 million, are suffering from pain that lasts more than 24 hours at this very moment: Ouch!

Lower back pain alone keeps Americans from going to work a total of 149 million days each year, costing the U.S. economy $100 to $200 billion, reports the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Other common types of chronic pain affect musculoskeletal tissues, knees, hips or the neck. Migraines and severe headaches plague 16.6 percent of adults over 18, per a National Health and Nutrition Survey. Neurological discomfort can reach as high as 12.4 percent, estimates a study from the Mayo Clinic, in Rochester, Minnesota. Even visceral or organ pain associated with heart disease, cancer and pelvic diseases occur in at least 20 percent of the global population, according 26

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If chronic pain is affecting you, you feel it and want relief—right now.

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Unfortunately, conventional medicine often has little to offer most pain patients. Even for something as pervasive as back pain, surgery and steroid injections are usually an unsatisfactory first line of defense, having mixed results at best, seconded by prescriptions for addictive opioid painkillers.

Dr. Nora D. Vokov, director of the National Institute of Drug Abuse, told the U.S. Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control in 2014 that there were an estimated 2.1 million people in the U.S. suffering from substance abuse disorders related to prescription opioid pain relievers in 2012. The problem is worsening. Every day, 1,000 people are NATampa.com

“Effective natural treatments include yoga, acupuncture, chiropractic, meditation, lifestyle changes and exercise,” notes Cherkin. “But since they’re not in most doctors’ medical training or learned repertoire for pain relief, patients aren’t offered the opportunity to try them.”

What Helps Relieve Pain

Here are just some of the many natural and affordable forms of pain relief.

Try the Yass method: Mitchell Yass, Ph.D., of St. John’s, Florida, author of The Pain Cure Rx, is busting the myth that musculoskeletal pain is often caused by osteoarthritis. “Arthritis or joint deterioration is rarely the cause of joint pain,” says Yass. He points out that 90 percent of people over 60 have herniated discs, but no associated pain.

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Yass treats patients based on his observation that in up to 98 percent of the cases he sees, weak muscles are the underlying cause of joint pain, and strengthening them provides relief. He says his prescribed exercises are usually effective in days or a few weeks.

“Pain is an indication of tissue in distress. For example, pain in the shoulder area is often an impingement of the bicep,” he says. His prescription is strengthening exercises using hand weights for the trapezoid, tricep and serratus anterior muscles. His book suggests a detailed self-diagnosis program and the necessary exercises to strengthen muscles and relieve joint pain (more at Tinyurl.com/YassIntroInfo).

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Address underlying trauma: Osteopath Maud Nerman, of Novato, California, author of Healing Pain and Injury, has broad experience in treating neurological problems and brain injuries and often focuses on physical and emotional trauma as an underlying cause of chronic pain.

She explains that the autonomic nervous system that directs unconscious body functions like breathing, digestion and heartbeat is interrupted by such trauma.

“Trauma literally shocks the nervous system,” she says. “The body cannot turn off the ‘fight-or-flight’ reaction, causing a firestorm of inflammation that can lead to a variety of serious diseases, overwhelming the body’s ability to manage its own healing.” Her work has showed how readjusting the body, restoring breathing and reactivating the autonomic nervous system can provide relief in short order.

Consider lifestyle, diet and supplements: “Pain is like the ‘check oil’ light on a car’s dashboard. It signals that something needs attention,” says Teitelbaum, author of Pain Free 1-23. “If the oil light goes on, putting a Band-Aid over it or smashing it with a hammer won’t help.”

Teitelbaum recommends an energy optimization approach he dubs SHINE that addresses underlying causes of chronic pain that has worked for 91 percent of the people he’s treated for fibromyalgia and muscle pain.

Sleep—Eight to nine hours a night helps replenish energy and heal muscles.

Hormones—Treat hormone imbalances even if lab tests are “normal”.

Immunity—Dysfunctional immune

systems and persistent infections can lead to chronic pain.

Nutrition—In Teitelbaum’s studies, op-

timizing nutritional support, especially B vitamins, vitamin D, ribose, coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) and magnesium, was helpful. A healthy, high protein, low sugar diet is effectively complemented by a variety of herbs and nutrients, primarily curcumin, boswellia, willow bark and fish oil, nutrients that widespread studies show stop pain better than pharmaceuticals. He’s also a strong proponent of eliminating sugar entirely because it causes inflammation.

Exercise—Daily exercise speeds the healing process and after 10 weeks following the first four SHINE steps, will increase the capacity to exercise.

For migraines, Teitelbaum advocates vitamin B2 (riboflavin). Numerous studies support the effectiveness of dosages of 400 milligrams per day to prevent migraines. After just six weeks of use, a German study published in the European Journal of Neurology shows thats taking a daily riboflavin supplement cut the number of migraine days in half for participants and significantly reduced the amount of migraine medication needed.

Tap for Relief: Also known as the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Tapping Solutions founder Nick Ortner, of Newtown, Connecticut, says “Tapping sends a calming signal to the amygdala in the brain, turning off the fight or flight stress response and allowing the body to heal.” The physical tapping opens up the body’s energy meridians and allows them to relax so the natural healing process can take place, Ortner explains.

EFT combines tapping on specific body points while repeating appropriate affirmative statements such as: “Even though I have this [pain], I love, accept and forgive myself.”

He recalls a woman that arrived at a seminar he led with a toothache that had lasted for years. Doctors had done X-rays, seen an infection and prescribed antibiotics to no good effect. He asked her if she recalled when the pain began; without hesitation, she answered, “When my mother passed away unexpectedly.”

“So we started working together and the pain reduced significantly right away and eventually disappeared completely,” says Ortner. A follow-up with her dentist showed no sign of the former problem.

Up to now, the EFT research is positive. One study from the Energy Medicine University, in Mill Valley, California, found it helped people with chronic pain (some coping with severe fatigue and fibromyalgia) feel physically and emotionally better in as little as a month; another from the Foundation for Epigenetic Medicine, in Santa Rosa,

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n ancient yogic breathing practice, or pranayama, is used to rebalance the autonomic nervous system.

Dr. Maud Nerman strongly recommends alternate nostril breathing for those that experience chronic pain caused by physical or emotional trauma.

Here’s a basic practice: n After folding the middle two fingers of the right hand down, press the right nostril closed. n Inhale to the count of four. n Hold both nostrils closed for a count of eight. n Release the right nostril and exhale to a count of eight. n Repeat on the other side. n Continue for at least three minutes, alternating sides throughout.

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California, showed substantially reduced trauma in institutionalized abused teenagers after just one EFT session.

Meditation vs. Medication: Meditation may not resolve the underlying cause of chronic pain, but research from the University of Alabama demonstrates it can interrupt pain signals to the brain. It’s at least as effective as opioid painkillers in relieving chronic pain, according to a study led by Cherkin at the University of Washington.

His team’s 342 subjects that had experienced back pain weekly for at least a year were offered either eight meditation and yoga classes, eight cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) sessions or just keeping up their own regular daily routines that did not include yoga and meditation. The results, recently published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, confirm what numerous other studies have reported: 44 percent experienced a

“meaningful reduction” in pain within six months of the meditation or CBT sessions, equal to results reported by people taking addictive opioid pharmaceuticals.

More, the pain relief continued for up to two years, even if the subjects stopped doing actual sitting meditation.

“Meditation changes the way people think about pain and how they develop skills to keep it from becoming a major focus in their lives,” observes Cherkin.

Regardless of the mechanism, experts in a holistic approach to chronic pain relief agree that encouraging self-control, self-determination and self-empowerment makes a huge difference in patients’ abilities to control pain more naturally and effectively.

Kathleen Barnes is author of numerous natural health books, including Our Toxic World: A Survivor’s Guide. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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apping, or Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), soothes the body by turning off the “fight or flight” stress response that can cause inflammation and worsen pain, according to Tapping Solutions founder Nick Ortner, of Newtown, Connecticut. Here’s how to do it:

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Identify the problem (e.g., pain in back of neck).

Rate the intensity of feelings about the problem on a scale of one to 10.

Compose a statement about it (e.g., “Even though I have intense neck pain today, I deeply and completely accept myself”).

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While repeating, e.g., “intense neck pain,” using firm, but gentle pressure, use either two or four fingers to tap these areas, on either side, five to seven times in sequences as follows:

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Source: The Tapping Solution for Pain Relief, by Nick Ortner; instructional video at Tinyurl.com/JessicaOrtnerTapping.

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243 shingles patients in 22 general practices in London with a control group of 483 individuals with no history of the ailment.

Those eating less than one piece of fruit a week had more than three times the risk of herpes zoster versus those eating more than three a day. The same pattern occurred when they looked at combined fruit and vegetable intake.

Capsaicin: Postherpetic neuralgia is a complication of shingles that can last long after initial symptoms disappear. Topical capsaicin, the spicy compound in hot peppers, may be an effective treatment.

In a double-blind study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 32 elderly patients with chronic postherpetic neuralgia were treated with either capsaicin cream or a placebo. After six weeks, almost 80 percent of capsaicin-treated patients experienced relief. The researchers noted that because capsaicin avoids problems with drug interactions and systemic toxicity, it should be considered a first choice in management.

A study of 143 Canadian patients in Clinical Therapeutics yielded similar results. Then, in a two-year follow-up of 77 of the patients, 86 percent showed continued benefits from the single six-week trial with no serious adverse effects.

Acupuncture: In a Chinese study of acute shingles cases in the journal Zhongguo Zhen Jiu, 72 patients were randomly divided into two groups. One received acupuncture around the margins of the outbreak.

The others received acupuncture plus moxibustion—a traditional Chinese therapy that burns dried mugwort near the skin—of the area around the needling. The acupuncture group had a relief rate of 85.3 percent, with the cessation of herpes eruptions, quicker scab healing and reduced residual neuralgia. Moxibustion-treated patients were cured within three days with a rate of 97.4 percent.

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Six Drug-Free Ways to Preempt the Pain

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ne in three people will develop Vitamin C Therapy: According shingles (Herpes zoster) during to Dr. Thomas E. Levy, vitamin their lifetime. Although the C has been successfully used in painful skin eruptions last only a few treating shingles’ skin rash and weeks, chronic pain can persist for blisters. In one study by Dr. Frederick several months and seriously impair Klenner, eight such patients received quality of life long after the red rash 2,000 to 3,000 milligrams (mg) of marks disappear. vitamin C by injection every 12 hours, Also concerning is that the rate supplemented by 1,000 mg in fruit of shingles is on the rise, according to juice every two hours. Seven reported a multidisciplinary review of relevant complete pain relief within two hours literature by PLOS, a nonprofit openof the first of five to seven injections. access science publisher. The cause As early as the mid-20th century, may be widespread use of the chickena study by Dr. Mohammed Zureick of pox vaccine. A decade-long Australian 327 shingles patients demonstrated that study published in the Medical Journal vitamin C injections effected complete of Australia showed that as its use resolution of the outbreaks in all of rose, so did the incidence of shingles. them within 72 hours.

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far more serious than chicken pox. Dr. Fruits and Vegetables: Diets Joseph Mercola, founder of the healthlow in micronutrients includcare website Mercola.com, reports ing vitamins, minerals and shingles can also lead to neuropathy, antioxidants can increase the meningitis, hearing loss and blindness. risk by depressing the immune system.

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Tai Chi: A study in the Journal of the American Geriatric Society found that tai chi boosts immunity to the varicella zoster virus. In a randomized trial of 112 healthy adults, one group did tai chi for 25 weeks while another received health education. After 16 weeks all were vaccinated with VARIVAX, the live, attenuated Oka/ Merck varicella zoster virus vaccine.

Results showed the tai chi group had nearly twice the levels of cell-mediated immunity to the virus compared to the control group; tai chi alone increased immunity about as much as the shingles vaccine plus yielded significant improvements in physical functioning, bodily pain, vitality and mental health.

In a University of California-Los Angeles study, 36 men and women over 60 were assigned either to a tai chi or control group. For 15 weeks, the tai chi practitioners received three, 45-minute instruction classes a week; their cellmediated immunity to the varicella zoster virus rose 50 percent plus they experienced significant improvements in physical functioning.

Light Therapy: In a study published in Photodermatology, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine, 25 patients with severe pain in the first week of zoster rash were divided into a prevention group (receiving the drug acyclovir for 10 days, plus UVB light therapy three times a week until pain relief was reached or a maximum of 15 sessions); a control group received just the drug.

After one month, 58.3 percent of the light therapy patients were painfree, compared to 38.5 percent of the drug group. At three months, the ratios rose to 83.3 percent versus 53.8. The researchers concluded that UVB phototherapy in the acute stage of shingles might reduce the incidence and severity of lingering neuralgia.

Margie King was a corporate attorney for 20 years before becoming a health writer in Lower Gwynedd, PA. Connect at IntegrativeMenopause.com.

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Spiritual Life Lessons Anything that you do not like…is a spiritual lesson. ~ Dr. Mark Tong, Spiritual Healer/Teacher of God

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rom a spiritual perspective, if there is anything that you do not like, it is a spiritual lesson. In order to dislike something, you must judge it. If you did not “judge it,” you would just “love it.”

Judgement is one of the Seven Spiritual Life Lessons.

I discovered the Seven Life Lessons when a student continually heard me referring to the phrase “life lessons” and questioned what they were. After searching the internet unsuccessfully for the answer, I went into meditation and received the Seven Life Lessons, from Spirit. When I compared them with all of the negative and damaging emotions, the lessons matched perfectly.

As we study the examples below as to how these lessons can lead to “loving everything and everyone,” we can see the importance of obtaining each one.

Separation: Connected to Source. Fear does not exist.

Forgiveness: You forgive all the actions of others.

Judgement: If you did not judge it, you would love it.

Divine Guidance: There are no regrets, no second guesses.

Identity: You become indifferent of others judging you.

Unconditional Love: You might not like their choices, but you do love them.

Control: Surrender control, including being controlled and trying to control others.

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One of the challenges is the difference between “preference” and “quality.”

If your decisions are based on preference, that is not judgement—if you prefer one flavor of ice cream over

another, it is probably not because of quality—but preference. Ideas and choices based on perceived quality are judgements. Spiritually, nothing is better, it is just different.

Another challenge is that the lesson of Unconditional Love is not based on the physical realm, meaning it is not necessary to have the person in your life or ever see them again to love them.

An example often used is “a lion is a beautiful creature, you just do not want to be in the same room with one.”

Greatest Spiritual Teacher? This Might Surprise You! In working with clients and patients as a spiritual healer / teacher, I often find myself pointing out the idea that their greatest spiritual teacher is their “significant other.”

They do not need to climb mountains or crawl into caves to find the guru. Their greatest teacher is right under their roof.

When you look at the Divinity of your relationship and bring awareness to all the events that had to occur for you to be together, it is obviously Divine. On the surface, sometimes the relationship may not seem so, but from a Spiritual perspective, every relationship is perfect for what you need in order to move forward spiritually.

The real challenge is not whether or not you stay in the relationship, but did you get the lesson? If the person does not get it, it keeps repeating in future relationships until the person “walks through the lesson.”

Some examples of how the Seven Life Lessons appear in significant relationships: Separation: Feeling separate from God or making another person a “source” or God.

Forgiveness: Betrayal issues or being forgiven, including self-forgiveness issues.

Judgement: Judging or being judged thus hiding your true self.

Divine Guidance: Not trusting your inner guidance or having conflicting guidance with spouse.

Identity: Not knowing or allowing your true self to present.

Unconditional Love: Unusual circumstances or geographical separation.

Control: Trying to control others or others controlling you.

Once you understand the lesson(s) tied to the relationship and you start processing them or get help in processing them, the conflicts become resolved and often bring the couple closer together in a loving relationship.

For those not currently in a relationship, reflect back onto your past relationships and determine the lessons tied to them before entering the next. It is strongly suggested that your relationship with God become the focus and the lesson of “Separation” be obtained before moving forward in any relationship.

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Two fun ways to use tennis courts for fitness are showing big increases in popularity.

Meet the New “Pickleball” You may not have heard of it yet, but pickleball is a mixture of tennis, squash and table tennis, and it’s one of the fastestgrowing sports in the country. The USA Pickleball Association (USAPA) at usapa.org estimates that 2.5 million players are active now, with the number expected to multiply to 8 million by next year.

Regulation tennis courts especially marked for pickleball facilitate its smaller, 20-by-44-foot playing area. The need for less running about appeals to older players and others, as does the distinctive thud when the hard paddle hits the plastic ball. (Sample video at Tinyurl.com/Winning PickleballShot.)

Christine Barksdale, 48, of Vancouver, Washington, USAPA’s managing director of competition and athlete services, played league tennis from childhood into adulthood until she transferred her passion to pickleball. She assesses that half of participants are “totally focused on pickleball,” while the rest see it as a way to improve their volleying skills for tennis. “It definitely improves reflexes. It’s easy for beginners to pick it up and have fun.” It also introduces kids to racquet sports.

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Stretching the shoulders before playing is advised by licensed sports massage therapist Brian Horner, who works with athletes at pickleball, tennis, racquetball and beach volleyball tournaments in Arizona, California and elsewhere. The shoulder is like the handle of a whip in these sports, says Horner, who authored the new ebook Complete Guide to Winning Pickleball (PickleballTournaments. com). “If it isn’t operating normally, when more pressure is applied it can strain the elbow and wrist.” Swimming, especially backstrokes, is advised because therapists regard water as a friend of shoulders.

“Sixty to 70 percent of the people that play [here] are retired,” says Steve Munro, owner of the West View Tennis Center, in Morgantown, West Virginia. He also sees the sport as a nice transition for older tennis players.

Pickleball was invented in Washington’s Bainbridge Island in 1965 by then Congressman Joel Pritchard and businessman Bill Bell. Along with the Pacific Northwest, some other major pockets of popularity include Chicago, Phoenix, southern Utah, Orange County, California; and Collier, Lee and Miami-Dade counties, in Florida.

Tennis Goes Cardio

Participants of Cardio Tennis, a Tennis Industry Association program, benefit from high-intensity, aerobic, interval training, using functional movement to run to return shots and move around the court in preparatory footwork drills. It also increases stamina and endurance, which enhances both regular tennis performance and overall fitness.

According to CardioTennis.com (which includes a sample video), men can burn between 500 and 1,000 calories in one, hour-long class; women, between 300 and 500.

Estimates put the number of players currently engaging in such clinics at 1.82 million nationwide.

“Tennis is a chief component of Cardio Tennis, but it’s much more. It’s a group fitness activity, a major workout that increases the heart rate,” says Chris Ojakian, a global Cardio Tennis trainer and executive director of racquet sports with Elite Racquet Sports, of Marina del Rey, California. They manage and operate tennis programs at facilities nationwide.

A session often consists of a five-to-seven-minute dynamic warm-up including stretching, tossing tennis balls and light tennis play; more tennis lasting 10 to 12 minutes, including “cardio blast” sideline activities like quick footwork drills and jumping jacks when changing sides; 30 minutes of point-based tennis games with constant rotation of players and more cardio blasts; and a five-to10-minute cool down.

“Participants are moving during the times they’d be waiting their turn to hit the ball in regular tennis clinics, and it works on the kind of quick footwork that’s done in competition,” explains Ojakian, the 2011 U.S. Professional Tennis Association California Pro of the Year.

Sessions, which also include party music and heart rate monitors, are “so fast paced and fun, people often can’t believe when they’re over,” he enthuses. “It accomplishes so much in one hour.”

Sideline drills enhance skills during Cardio Tennis sessions.

Larry Carlat, of Venice, California, editor in chief of PurpleClover.com, credits participating in Cardio Tennis sessions with Ojakian twice a week and a healthier diet in the last three-plus years for losing 25 pounds. “You’re never standing still for more than a couple of seconds, and my footwork has improved,” says the 20-year tennis player.

“Chris also provides tennis tips during classes. It’s fun and run!”

Randy Kambic, in Estero, FL, is a freelance editor and writer, including for Natural Awakenings magazine.

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ummer is high season for grilling when just about anything sizzled over high heat tastes great. Grill masters Karen Adler and Judith Fertig recently put this theory to the test when they fired up their grills—gas and charcoal—to cook bruschetta, panini, flatbreads and pizzas. The results tasted so good that they created a cookbook: Patio Pizzeria: Artisan Pizza and Flatbreads on the Grill.

Here are a few pointers using a backyard charcoal-style approach, with toxin-free hardwood lump charcoal, or a barbecue gas grill. Grill grates can be plain or fancy, from a pizza stone to a high-heat pizza oven—all can bring out that charcoal earthiness.

Great Grilled Breads

“No patio pizzeria repertoire is complete without a signature grilled bread.

It’s one of the easiest and most flavorful appetizers ever,” says Adler. This dish starts with good whole grain bread, liberally brushed with extra-virgin olive oil on both sides, and then grilled and topped with any number of vegetable mixtures, from fresh sliced tomatoes to sautéed bell peppers or broccoli rabe 36

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and garlic. “The bread slices should be big enough to manage on the grill grates with long-handled grill tongs,” she says. “Simply cook on each side until the bread has good grill marks, then add toppings.”

For flatbread, Fertig suggests starting with a pound of fresh pizza dough—healthy grain, if preferred— cut into four pieces. Pat each piece into an oval on a floured surface. “The good thing about flatbread is that it can be just about any shape, so the pressure is off to make it perfectly round.” Brush each oval with olive oil before transferring it directly onto the hot grill grate. When the dough bubbles up like a pancake, turn it with grill tongs and cook the other side.

Then top the grilled flatbread with mixtures like honey, pistachios and chive blossoms or freshly chopped herbs and grated pecorino cheese. “Grilled flatbread can go vegan, vegetarian or ‘omnivore-ean’,” she says.

Tiny Pizzas with Big Flavor Another variation is to step up from flatbread to small, individual pizzas, or pizzettes. For this, use the same

fresh pizza dough, but roll it into four perfect rounds. One by one, the rounds go on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and brushed with olive oil.

“Placing the dough on the oiled parchment paper first and then flipping it upside-down on the grill grates helps keep the dough’s shape better than placing it directly on the grates by hand. This quick flip-and-peel motion is easy once you do it a time or two.

Keeping the pizzas small also makes them easier to maneuver on the grill,”

advises Adler. After each pizzette bubbles up like a pancake, it needs to be turned and moved to the indirect, or no-heat, side of the grill. There, it gets pizza toppings and can sit for a while with the grill lid closed, so the toppings melt.

Served with a fresh salad or summer fruit, a flatbread or pizzette makes for a perfect summer meal on the grill.

Claire O’Neil is a freelance writer in Kansas City, MO.

Broccoli Rabe and Garlic Bruschetta

Pizzeria Recipes

Baby Arugula, Ricotta, Sea Salt and Olive Oil Pizzas Yields: 4 (6-to-8-inch) pizza servings

Fresh baby arugula on top gives this pizza a fresh first bite, with creamy, tangy, salty and grill-icious to follow.

1 cup ricotta cheese ¼ tsp dried red pepper flakes 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil ¼ tsp coarse sea salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 lb prepared pizza dough, garlic and herb-flavored, if possible; whole wheat, natural grain or gluten-free if preferred Unbleached all-purpose or gluten-free flour for rolling out and dusting Extra-virgin olive oil for brushing ¼ cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese 4 cups baby arugula (about 6 oz)

Stir together the ricotta, red pepper flakes and olive oil in a small bowl and adjust the seasonings to taste.

Set aside.

Prepare an indirect medium-hot fire in the grill, with heat on one side and no heat on the other.

Divide the dough into four portions.

On a floured surface, pat or roll each portion into a 6-to-8-inchdiameter circle.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Brush olive oil into a circle that’s a little larger than a pizza, and then place a pizza on the oiled circle. Brush the top of the pizza with olive oil.

Lift the pizza by holding the ends of the parchment paper. At a height of about 6 inches above the grill, flip the circle of dough onto the hot side of the grill grates. Quickly peel off the parchment and close the lid. Grill the pizza for 2 to 3 minutes, or until it has good grill marks.

Turn the pizza with tongs and move it to the indirect side. Spread the pizza with one-quarter of the ricotta and sprinkle with one-quarter of the Pecorino Romano. Cover and grill for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the cheese has melted. Repeat the process with the other pizzas. To serve, top each pizza with 1 cup of arugula.

Yields: 8 servings

Hearty greens such as broccoli rabe, kale, Swiss chard and spinach are interchangeable here. A quick sauté until greens are wilted keeps dark colors brilliant. Pile the greens, still dripping with olive oil, atop the toasted bread for an appetizer or delicious side with pasta or pizza.

For the sautéed broccoli rabe: 8 oz broccoli rabe, chopped 1 large garlic clove, thinly sliced 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 /8 tsp kosher or sea salt Pinch of red pepper flakes (less than 1/8 tsp)

For the bruschetta: 8 slices (½-inch-thick) of Italian country (or gluten-free) bread 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

For the sautéed broccoli rabe, in a large skillet on the stovetop, heat 2 tablespoons of water and add the broccoli rabe and garlic. Cook until soft, 6 to 8 minutes. Drizzle with the olive oil and season with the red pepper flakes and salt. Adjust the seasonings to taste.

For the bruschetta, prepare a medium-hot fire in the grill. Brush each slice with the olive oil and grill 1 to 2 minutes per side, or until it has good grill marks.

Spoon a heaping tablespoon of the wilted broccoli rabe on each bruschetta and serve warm.

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Pizzeria Recipes Continued Thai Shrimp Pizzettes with Coconut and Chiles Yields: 4 (6-to-8-inch) pizza servings

Green curry paste, available in the Asian section of the grocery, contains green chiles, lemongrass and other tasty seasonings. Ingredients include enough shrimp for nibbling before scattering the bulk of them on the pizzettes.

For the green curry coconut sauce: 1 cup fresh or canned coconut milk, well shaken 2 tsp green curry paste Juice of 1 lime (about 1 Tbsp)

For the shrimp pizzettes: 1 lb large shrimp (31 to 35), peeled and deveined Extra-virgin olive oil for brushing 1 lb prepared pizza dough, whole wheat, natural grain or gluten-free if preferred Unbleached all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour for rolling out and dusting ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

For the green curry coconut sauce, stir together the coconut milk, green curry paste and lime juice in small bowl. Set aside.

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For the shrimp pizzettes, soak 8 (12inch) bamboo skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.

Prepare an indirect medium-hot fire in the grill, with heat on one side and no heat on the other.

Thread the shrimp onto the prepared skewers and brush with olive oil.

Grill shrimp over direct heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until firm, opaque and pink.

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Divide the dough into four portions.

On a floured surface, pat or roll each portion into a 6-to-8-inch-diameter circle.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Brush olive oil into a circle that’s a little larger than a pizza, and then place a pizza on the oiled circle. Brush the top of the pizza with olive oil.

Lift the pizza by holding the ends of the parchment paper. At a height of about 6 inches above the grill, flip the circle of dough onto the hot side of the grill grates. Quickly peel off the parchment and close the lid. Grill the pizza base for 2 to 3 minutes, or until it has good grill marks. Turn the pizza with tongs and move it to the indirect heat side.

Spread the pizza with one-quarter of the green curry coconut sauce. Cover and grill for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, or until the topping has melted.

Repeat the process with the other pizzas. To serve, top each pizza with grilled shrimp and cilantro.

Source: Patio Pizzeria, by Karen Adler and Judith Fertig; adapted, with the permission of Running Press.

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On Fatherhood The Lifelong Lessons of Being a Dad

by Ben Greenman

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hat is being a father? It’s, at least in part, about beginning. It is rejuvenating to locate ourself near the start of a child’s life. There are so many chances to get it right. The thought that we might also get it wrong flits across our mind, but it’s gone before we can even shiver at its presence. It’s also about returning to that question again and again, each time failing to acquire additional insight.

“What isn’t being a father?” is a better question. Being a father isn’t indifference, but neither is it a steady stream of calm wisdom or a place of consistent self-control or a clearly delineated set of exercises engineered to help produce self-knowledge in offspring. Bridges are engineered. We stare into our little one’s eyes, beaming thoughts that we hope are received, translated and appreciated, waiting for a beam to come back to us.

Child rearing is worked toward, clumsily, imperfectly, with a deep and near religious faith in trial and error. Children are refined over time with the assistance of many imperfect philosophies.

When our second child opted in, my wife and I compared baby pictures of the two boys. “They look different,” I said.

“That’s not why I’m looking at them,” she said. “I want to remember this.” I remember looking at the pictures with her only because she has told me about it.

If, in part, fatherhood is remembering things that did not exactly happen, it is also forgetting things that did happen, some transformative to a degree

that I could not have imagined five seconds before they occurred. Afterwards, I knew I would never be the same again. But I was.

As children grow, they are not the same again. Parenting boys instead of babies is already a grand departure from everything I have learned up until now and I am just coming to see that it will always be this way. Recently, in trying to figure out when a man that is not a father becomes a man that is a father, I remarked to my sons, “Even though I know being a father has changed me forever, I remember certain things that happened, but not as many as I would have thought.”

My older son explained, “Maybe it’s because you are thinking of us more than yourself. Maybe you want time to pass so we can get to the next thing in our lives.”

My younger son zeroed in, “The problem is that you think it’s parenting when really it’s childing.”

He’s right. What is being a father?

It’s letting someone else be a child.

It’s suffering through certain kinds of abstract pain so that they don’t. It’s bearing the brunt of disappointments so that they can go on feeling invincible.

It’s teaching how to forget as much as it is teaching how to remember… but it is still very near the beginning.

Ben Greenman is a widely published author and journalist in Greater New York. Connect at BGreenman.com. natural awakenings

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Committed to realizing her professional goals, she’s also dedicated to living eco-consciously and furthering conservation causes. Hagan lives with her partner, archaeologist Richard Guttenberg, in an energy-efficient home below the San Gabriel mountains in Altadena, California.

During her 30-plus-year acting career, Hagan has appeared in more than 30 films, including the classics Code of Silence, Some Kind of Wonderful, Sully and Election. Her many TV episode credits include Star Trek Deep Space Nine, Columbo, Friends, Seinfeld, The Golden Girls, Grey’s Anatomy and Bones; she was a regular on the popular Herman’s Head and beloved Unfabulous.

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children; my decision is in no way a judgment on those that do. But I believe the warming world is grossly overpopulated, causing resources to become precious, and we must make ever wiser choices.

What are some of the conservation steps you have taken in your home and garden?

When I had the means, I bought bigticket items to conserve electricity, like a Sun Frost refrigerator. When money was tight, I focused more on little things, like energy-efficient light bulbs, composting and recycling.

When we bought our small home in sunny Southern California three years ago, we tore out the lawn and irrigation system and planted mostly native plants that require little to no watering.

We have an organic vegetable garden, which we hand water using rainwater captured in rain barrels. We also capture our shower water and use it to water plants in summer and flush toilets in winter. Our house had no heating or cooling system, so we invested in ductless split-system heat pumps that cool and heat very efficiently.

We knew we needed to do more, so we met with a home energy consultant. We followed through with doable improvements like chimney balloons, painting our flat roof with a reflective coating and weatherproofing windows and doors, while we saved toward doing

more big things. Last year, we were able to take the plunge and installed recessed LED lighting, upgraded all our windows and doors and insulated our home’s ceilings and floors. We also repurposed material saved from my former yoga studio for the flooring.

The insulation has reduced our air conditioning use by 70 percent; despite living in the scorching San Gabriel Valley with little shade cover, we rarely have to turn it on. Our winter electricity bill is down 40 percent, so we’re already seeing a return on our investments, in addition to reducing our carbon footprint.

We know we can still do more.

We dream of going solar and adding a water reuse system. Next, we want to get everyone involved in planting trees in our neighborhood.

Because living in a sprawling city or suburb can raise our everyday transportation footprint, how do you minimize your driving?

It’s tough to have a small transportation footprint in Los Angeles. I took the bus a couple of times when I moved here, but it was difficult to make timesensitive shoots and auditions. Luckily, nearly everything I need is near our home, and I try not to travel far unless I’m auditioning.

I’ve always bought small cars to save gas. I bought the first electric hybrid made by Honda, their futuristiclooking Insight. My last three cars have been a hybrid Toyota Prius.

Do you try to use your public profile to advocate for change?

I’ve always focused on what I can do in my life to live simply and cleanly. The choices I’ve made come from my heart.

I don’t carry statistics in my head, can’t quote experts and don’t consider myself an activist. I read up on eco-issues, get a visceral sense of what is right, and then try to lead by example. For example, after we tore out our water- and chemical-hungry lawn, our neighbors on both sides tore out theirs. It’s a simple, but powerful act.

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

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FAMILY SCREEN TIME How to Set Boundaries in the Digital Era

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inecraft. Pokemon. Snapchat.

Digital media dominates childhood. That time youngsters used to spend playing with friends, being with family or sleeping has been zapped.

According to a study by the Kaiser Family Foundation, 8-to-10-year-olds are daily exposed to nearly eight hours of onscreen media and heavy media users are twice as likely to report poor grades.

Conscientious and concerned parents are setting limits on screen time and reclaiming family time. Experts, too, are working to define a “new healthy” at a time when many activities, from homework to shopping, are moving online.

“How can you begin to limit kids’ screen time when teachers are increasingly using media?” queries Pediatrician Corinn Cross, who practices in Los Angeles. “It’s hard. None of us grew up with this level of technology, and it’s moving faster than any advice can.”

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shifted from strict time limits to greater flexibility for and within different age groups. For children under 18 months, the recommendation is to avoid media altogether outside of video chats with loved ones. In the older age ranges, the guidelines are less prescriptive and more about setting individual limits that ensure getting enough sleep and physical activity along with achieving other developmental needs.

Cross believes excessive screen time is particularly detrimental for younger kids that have fewer waking hours and more developing to do. “Toddlers don’t learn well from screens, so you will have limited return from using screens for education,” she observes.

Kathy Marrocco, an Oakland Township, Michigan, blogger with YourOrganicChild.com, initially worried about her kids’ potential adverse exposure to radiation from cell phone use. Her concern soon turned to other big impacts of digital media encroaching on their lives. She cites a study of 3,000 parents of grade-school-aged kids, which found that nearly two-thirds of the children are using

their devices at night instead of sleeping, with a corresponding drop in concentration, memory and energy.

Marrocco maintains firm boundaries with her daughter, 13, and son, 18, prohibiting the use of electronics at the kitchen table and in their rooms at night, in line with AAP recommendations. “They can only have devices in their room at night if they are in offline ‘airplane mode’ so they won’t be tempted to check or respond to incoming messages,” she says.

Kids don’t sleep well next to their phones, agrees Cross, a mother of three, ages 4, 6 and 8. “They have trouble falling and staying asleep.” She also doesn’t let her children use e-readers instead of books.

Prevent Screen Addiction

Psychotherapist Nicholas Kardaras, Ph.D., an addiction expert and executive director of The Dunes, a rehab clinic in East Hampton, New York, is even firmer about screen time, having seen some kids go off the digital deep end. Delaying the onset of screen ex-

Media and screens are best used purposefully, to achieve a specified goal. ~Corinn Cross posure is the most critical step a parent can take, suggests Kardaras. “There’s no evidence to suggest media exposure is beneficial to child development. Most tech geniuses, including the founders of Google, Amazon and Apple, were not exposed to it until adolescence.

“Treating digital addiction is challenging because you can’t be digitally abstinent in this society,” he continues.

“Prevention is the key.”

Digital media abuse can have lasting developmental impacts, according to Kardaras, author of Glow Kids: How Screen Addiction is Hijacking our Kids and How to Break the Trance.

DrKardaras.com cites numerous studies on the effects of such intensive use, from increased prevalence of attention deficit disorder to higher rates of depression.

Brain imaging studies from institutions

such as the medical schools at Indiana University and University of Utah have shown how heavy exposure to digital media has effects on the brain similar to substance addiction, reports Kardaras, affecting areas of the brain linked with functions like impulse control, brain connectivity and processing speed.

In his practice, red flags for potential digital addiction include strong reactions when devices are taken away, disinterest in “offline” activities, worsening of interpersonal relationships and dropping grades.

Modeling good practices is as important as monitoring kids’ behavior, suggests Cross. In her household, all electronic tablets and cell phones are kept in a drawer when not in use.

“If I have work to do or have to take a phone call, I’ll go to another room, then come back and be present with the kids,” she says. “Quality, face-toface time is important.”

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

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tell them to put their devices away,” advises Pediatrician Corinn Cross.

HealthyChildren.org/MediaUsePlan offers a free interactive online tool to create a personalized family media use plan.

If kids don’t comply with rules, Kathy Marrocco suggests turning the Wi-Fi off at night or taking away devices altogether. But don’t leave a void, cautions Cross. Substitute fun, fulfilling activities.

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eeping the family in sync about the amount of digital media use is challenging. Here are some expert tips on maintaining a healthy balance.

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Decide the ground rules — “Determine rules that make sense for everyone, and it’ll be much easier to get your kids on board, as they won’t see it as arbitrary when you

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my boys’ elementary school not to give them portable devices until they were 10,” says Nicholas Kardaras, the father of 9-year-old twins.

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Be wary of even “good” screen time — Test educational apps before approving them for kids to ensure their quality and so parents can help reinforce the learning, says Cross. She likes CommonSenseMedia. org for parental reviews and information to filter media of all kinds, from apps and games to TV shows.

Consider advocating for limiting screen time in local schools. “I asked

Watch out for rewards — Some screen time is more mesmerizing for kids than others, according to Kardaras, who treats such addictions. Most video games are designed on a variable reward schedule, similar to slot machines, which intentionally stimulates players to chase future rewards. Consider stricter limits on such media.

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Play first in the real world — Because it reduces overall exercise, screen overuse can contribute to obesity. Cross recommends prioritizing exercising before daily allotted screen time; after being online, it’s more difficult to engage kids in physical activity.

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Green Car Buying Tips Fuel Economy Plus Sales Incentives Equal Big Savings

by Jim Motavalli

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hile some carmakers are filling showrooms with everlarger gas-guzzling sport utility vehicles (SUV) thanks to lower gas prices, some car buyers want to do just the opposite and go greener with their wheels. Fortunately, more eco-friendly options exist than ever before—many of which come with surprising personal benefits in addition to a cleaner, greener planet.

The green share of the U.S. auto market, combining battery electrics, hybrids and plug-in hybrids, peaked at 3.8 percent in 2013, according to the Automotive News Data Center. Despite a record 59 models available now, the share was just 2.87 percent in 2016.

As Millennials—the generation that could be buying 40 percent of all new vehicles by 2020—fully emerge into the marketplace, eco-car numbers could zoom, although some think it’s possible they’ll by shunning car purchases for car-sharing services.

“The market has continued to shift to crossovers and big SUVs, and there aren’t many hybrid models available in those categories,” says Sam

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Abuelsamid, senior research analyst at Navigant Research. “We expect that to change in the next couple of years, when vehicles like the hybrid Ford Explorer reach the public.” Navigant projects only 3.4 percent annual compounded growth in hybrid sales by 2025, but a much more robust 31 percent rise in battery-run electrics.

“Conventional hybrids without a plug no longer have the halo they once had,” says Bradley Berman, founder of HybridCars.com. “The cutting edge has moved to electric cars with ever-bigger battery packs and longer electric range. With gas prices at relatively low levels, the green car market remains a small niche.”

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Many of the greener choices are now a tremendous bargain for consumers. The federal government currently offers a tax credit of up to $4,500 for electrified vehicles, and many states kick in with added subsidies. Highlights include maximums available for electric vehicles (EV) with big batteries: California, $1,500 in rebates, plus single-occupant use of the NATampa.com

high-occupancy vehicle lanes; Colorado, $5,000; Connecticut, $3,000; Delaware, $2,200; Maryland, $3,000; Massachusetts, $2,500; Michigan, $2,500; Pennsylvania, $2,000; Rhode Island, $2,500; Texas, $2,500; and Utah, $750.

The Prius Prime is a prime example of the savings available. The acclaimed plug-in hybrid, with an electric range of 25 miles, starts at $27,100, before subsidies (starting prices are before destination costs). In California, it would be $21,100. This means this well-equipped plug-in hybrid is, for state purchasers, approximately $3,585 less than a base Prius liftback hybrid ($24,685). It’s a buyer’s market for green cars, as manufacturers incentivize them to meet federal and California fuel economy averages. Buyers are encouraged to act now before subsidies disappear.

Hyundai is taking an interesting approach with its green Ioniq line, offering, beginning this year, affordable battery electric, hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions of the same midsized car platform. “This is about freedom for the customer—they can choose the level of electrification that fits them,” says Mike O’Brien, Hyundai vice president of corporate and product planning.

Great Green Choices

Here are some more good choices.

Chevrolet Bolt

Battery electric: Chevrolet Bolt

With the Bolt—GM’s first battery electric since the EV1—the buyer can get from zero to 60 miles per hour (mph) in 6.5 seconds from its 200-horsepower motor plus attain 238 miles of range from its huge, 60-kilowatt-hour battery, winning it 2017 Motor Trend Car of the Year, Green Car Journal’s 2017 Green Car of the Year and 2017 North American Car of the Year from a jury of automotive journalists. Prices start at $36,620, but subsidies can top $10,000.

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Other worthy cars: The fuel cellpowered Honda Clarity, Toyota Mirai and Hyundai Tucson (for southern Californians); any of the Ioniqs; the versatile plug-in hybrid Chevrolet Volt; and the quick BMW i3 and i8 and Tesla Model S if the budget allows.

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oint disease, specifically arthritis, is a common problem in dogs and cats, especially as they age. The causes are many and include obesity, inflammation, immune dysfunction and normal wear and tear in joints. Conventional therapies include steroids, non-steroidal medications, analgesic medications to control pain and surgery, when applicable.

Clinical signs of arthritis include joint stiffness, pain, difficulty getting up and down, a pet’s decreased desire to walk or exercise and increased aggression due to pain. Keep in mind that other causes may be misdiagnosed as “arthritis”, but are related to another disease.

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and finger joints by Dr. Vikas Sharma, of Chandigarh, India, may also be helpful for pets with joint injury and pain, according to The Arthritis Solution for Dogs & Cats (PetCareNaturally. com). Consult a holistic veterinarian for individual treatment options.

Arnica This is a mainstay of homeopathy, as noted in the New World Veterinary Repertory, and applies to anything related to bones and joints. It is useful for chronic arthritis, especially if the painful parts of the body seem to worsen when moved or touched.

Bryonia Alba It’s especially helpful for pets showing signs of stiffness and inflammation with pain made worse as the pet moves, especially when rising and lying down. Offset cold dry weather with warmth and humidification.

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Calcarea carbonica This remedy may ease deeply aching arthritis, particularly if bony or fibrous tissue has formed around joints. Avoid cold and dampness. Signs alerting a veterinarian to the problem may include muscle weakness, fatigue from exertion and a feeling of chilliness or sluggishness (these pets may also be hypothyroid).

Kali carbonicum Pets with advanced arthritis showing joints that are thickened or deformed may benefit from kali. Stiffness and pain are typically worse in the morning from cold, damp weather, so that’s an ideal time for applying prescribed treatment.

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Rhus toxicodendron This is useful for many arthritic pets and especially those with rheumatoid arthritis, which is rare. The remedy is also beneficial for pets that start the day stiff and in pain, but improve with continued movement. Protect them from cold, wet weather conditions.

Ruta graveolens Another widely recognized arthritis remedy, ruta grav is for pets whose symptoms may be exacerbated by cold and damp and exertion. It may be prescribed for affected and damaged tendons and capsules of the joints, when arthritis may have developed from overuse, repeated wear and tear and associated chronic inflammation.

The practice of functional medicine teaches combinations of complementary therapies suited to the individual pet’s needs. Homeopathics can be a beneficial element in treating animals suffering from a variety of joint disorders.

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

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THURSDAY, JUNE 1 The Link Between Mood & Food – 6:30pm. Liat Golan RD LDN, Bee Well Nutrition. Compelling scientific evidence shows that mental health & physical health are absolutely intertwined, & we now understand that the link between mood & nutrition is much stronger than previously thought. Learn how to manage stress & emotional eating through proper nutrition. Free. Natures Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727-443-6703, NaturesFoodPatch.com.

FRIDAY, JUNE 2 Shamanic Healing Retreat Weekend, Shaman Elka Boren – 7pm Friday-5pm Sunday. June 2-4.

Join Shamanic Seer Elka Boren for a life-changing weekend of personal growth, including powerful vortex healing, recalibration of energy field, clearing ancestral trauma blocks and awakening inner gifts. $350. 6440 2nd Ave. S, St. Pete. Info & registration, Mira 813-500-9863, ShamanicRainbow.com.

Healing Oasis Weekend – June 2-4 or Aug. 4-6. Do you continue to have problems with relationships, abundance, physical conditions, stress and other struggles in your life? In one special weekend with Dr. Mark W. Tong, spiritual counselor, healer and teacher, learn about “Life Lessons” and how to identify and learn from them so as not to repeat. Early Registration, Reg. $1295 Now $895 Single; $1995 Now $1299 Dbl. Historic Crystal Bay B&B, 7401 Central Ave., St. Pete.

Register, 727-914-7676, MarkTong.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 3 Cooking with AquaFaba – 11am.Michelle Odiorne, whole-food plant-based chef. What is aquafaba, you ask? You may know it as the liquid found in cans of beans like chickpeas. Learn how to incorporate this commonly discarded ingredient into a delicious recipe. Free. Natures Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727-443-6703, NaturesFoodPatch.com.

Building Upper Body Strength – 11am-1pm. Join Heather Benton, ERYT500 and fire up key muscles to build the strength of the upper body, catapult your yoga practice to a new level. Part 1 (Part 2: Pelvic Floor Strength 7/8). $25/Advance; $30/door for each part. To receive a discount of only $40/for both, contact Heather by June 1. Yoga4All, 8836 Seminole Blvd. Info, Heather 727-480-3004 or Yoga4All.com/workshops.

Deep Processing Technique – Noon-1pm. International author and self-awareness coach, Fay Hart will show how tuning into the language of the bodies, while bringing the mind to rest, can create great healing. She offers simple, free tools to help your healing journey and demonstrates a deep processing technique which allows you to simply and quickly take healthy action rather than reaction. Donation. Awakening Wellness Center, 6161 MLK Jr. St. N, Ste. 100, St. Petersburg.

727-289-4747. AwakeningWellness.org.

Healthy Feet Workshop – 1:30-3:30pm. Everything starts with feet, on and off the yoga mat. Do yours feel hurt or tired? Do you have tight hamstrings? Join Nancy MacDonald, E-RYT500, certified healthy foot practitioner, and walk away with tools for strong, healthy feet. Discover how shoe choices affect feet, ankles, knees and hips. Open to all. No getting on floor; chairs will be used. $35. Lotus Pond, 6201 Lynn Rd., Tampa. Register, 813-961-3160, YogaLotusPond.com under workshops.

Shambhala Celebration of Arts – 7-10pm. St. Petersburg Shambhala Meditation Center’s fundraiser for 2017, with silent auction of art, services and gifts, live music, poetry and dance. No entrance fee, food and drink available for purchase. Bring friends and family. The Studio@620 Gallery, 620 First Ave. S., Downtown St. Pete. RSVP evite.me/bAh7b9PXun.

TUESDAY, JUNE 6 Talk & Tour: Natural “Green Burial – 9:3010:30am. Join Diana Sayegh of Heartwood Preserve

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Warrior Yoga 777 Intro – 5:30-6:30pm. Intro to series of classes starting on June 14. Tachi Crisanti will lead over the course of seven weeks, a series of postures which help remove obstacles and strengthen the ability to move forward with grace and courage. Free intro. $65/all 7 classes. Awakening Wellness Center, 6161 MLK Jr. St. N, Ste. 100, St. Petersburg. Text Tachi for more info 203-9807532. AwakeningWellness.org.

Natural Weight Loss-Doctor Supervised – 6pm.

Presented by Dr. Nyree Abdool. Free. Medical Masters Institute of Anti-aging and Wellness, 1501 S. Pinellas Ave., Ste. P, Tarpon Springs. RSVP 727940-5278. DoctorNyree.com.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7 Disease or Deficiency? – 6:30pm. Shane Hennessy, HealthForce & True CBD. Tapping is an acupressure technique that helps move energy & clear emotional blocks so the body can restore its natural balance. Learn how to use tapping to relieve stress & other emotions, release limiting beliefs & promote habit changes. Free. Natures Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727-443-6703, NaturesFoodPatch.com.

THURSDAY, JUNE 8 Full Moon Gong Meditation – 7:15-8:30pm. Lisa Recchione, E-RYT500. The gong’s vibrations quickly quiet the mind and resonate within the body to free emotional, energetic and physical blocks, allowing one to tune into the universal frequency. A very powerful tool, it promotes healing, manifestation and the state of deep awareness. $15/Advance; $20/Door.

Yoga4All, 8836 Seminole Blvd. Info & Registration, Lisa 727-595-6036 or Yoga4All.com/workshops.

FRIDAY, JUNE 9 Perspective on Anatomy for Yoga – 7-9pm Fri. 8:30am-5pm Sat. 9:30am-5pm Sun. June 9-11.

Join Jay Miller, neurologic chiropractic physician, E-RYT 200, RYT 500 and Nancy MacDonald, E-RYT 500, YACEP, exploring the application of anatomy and working through asanas while learning any contraindications and special clinical applications such as which poses might be good for stenosis, herniated discs, various causes of secondary sciatica, scoliosis, etc. $240. 15 CEUs Anatomy. 6201 Lynn Rd., Tampa. 813-961-3160.

Register, YogaLotusPond.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 10 Open House Tree of Life Yoga – 9am-1pm. Join us at the studio for free classes, a health/wellness fair, Diva Exchange and big sale! Free event; no registration required. Just show up and help us celebrate the day! 6800 Gulfport Blvd., Ste. 205, S. Pasadena. Info, 727-514-3051, TreeOfLifeYoga.org.

Stay Cool Summer Open House – 10am-1pm. All ages welcome at this fun-filled community event hosted by Keiser University’s faculty, staff and students. Activities include live music, interactive games, demos, food trucks and WLLD Wild 94.1.

KU offers its students quality education and handson learning, improving each community one person at a time. 2400 Interstate Dr., Lakeland. Info, 888844-8404. KUOpenHouse.com.

Summer Essentials! – 11am-12:30pm. Liz Dalbo and Dr. Machelle Perkins will teach you what oils to use for a great summer, avoiding bug bites and sunburn with Essential Oils! Come and learn how to make your own bug spray and sunscreen. Drawing for a prize. Free Class. Natural Med Therapies, 7600 Bryan Dairy Rd., Ste. C, Largo. RSVP 727-541-2211.

Partnering & Assisting Yoga – 1-3:30pm. In this workshop we will approach assisting and partnering in yoga from a teaching perspective. Participants will learn to observe and identify a student’s need, then formulate and implement the proper assistance

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

Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training Intro – 1:303:30pm. Sunder Luber, 500-RYT, Kundalini trainer & owner. Deepen your Kundalini practice by becoming a KRI-Certified 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 event.

2760 Daniel St., Clearwater. For more information, call 727-712-1475 or visit AYogaVillage.com/events.

Open House: 200-Hour Hatha Teacher Training Program – 3:30-5pm. Join Kimberly Waugh, E-RYT 500 and Jackie Edgington for a meet-and-greet session and get the answers to your questions about the 200-Hour Hatha teacher training. Explore the exciting opportunity to become a Yoga Teacher. Teachers in training receive unlimited classes at Yoga Village for the duration of the course. Register early and $ave $300. Free event. 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater. Info, call 727-712-1475 or visit AYogaVillage.com/events.

SUNDAY, JUNE 11 Shamanic Circle, Awaken the Dreamer – 1-3:30pm. Join Mira Lash for this profoundly powerful trance, dance and psychic development weekly Sunday circle. Learn all modalities of energy healing via meditation, mediumship dreamwork, shamanic exercises and qi gong practices. $30. 6440 2nd Ave. S, St. Pete. Info & registration, Mira 813-500-9863, ShamanicRainbow.com.

Yoga to Master Stress – 1-3:30pm. The steady growth of stress in an unhealthy direction has become the current cultural norm and is the cause of many disorders and diseases as well as an amplifier for existing issues. Discover the ancient mind/body/ life practices of authentic yoga to challenge this and

learn life changing tools for your understanding of and relationship to stress. Workshop cost included with unlimited pass or $25 without. Sign up: 727894-9642, Info@StPeteYoga.com, StPeteYoga.com.

TUESDAY, JUNE 13 Understanding Your Highly Sensitive Self – 5:308:30pm. Susan Spilman, PhD, leads this fun and enlightening workshop. Some of us are born Highly Sensitive and often not understood. Identify ways you are Highly Sensitive, then use the new energy healing modality, Fast Track Technique, to identify your level of awareness of your sensitivity, coming into alignment. $25. Pre-registration encouraged.

Awakening Wellness Center, 6161 MLK Jr. St. N, Ste. 100, St. Petersburg. Text Susan to register 708616-9872. AwakeningWellness.org.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14 Warrior Yoga 777 – 5:30-6:30pm. 7 weeks, 7 hours, 7 ways to release the warrior within. Tachi Crisanti leads us through a series of postures which help remove obstacles and strengthen our ability to move forward with grace and courage. (Free Intro class June 6.) $65/ all 7 classes. Awakening Wellness Center, 6161 MLK Jr. St. N, Ste. 100, St. Petersburg. Text Tachi for more info 203-980-7532. AwakeningWellness.org.

Vegan Pad Thai – 6:30pm. The classic Thai dish made vegan! Brad Myers, The Vegabond Chef’s vegan class is the 2nd Weds. every month. Free.

Natures Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727-443-6703, NaturesFoodPatch.com.

THURSDAY, JUNE 15 Natural Dentistry and Whole Body Health – 6:30pm. Ever wonder, could it be my teeth? Learn the connection between whole body health and your mouth. Presented by Dr. Carlo Litano, DMD, Behm

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FRIDAY, JUNE 16 TriYoga with Lynne (Chandra) Andrews – 6:309pm Tri Yoga Gentle Flows Whole Body. Sat. 12:303pm Basics 108: Strengthening; 3:30-6pm Free the Spine. June 16-17. TriYoga flows are slow and meditative creating a balanced mind, body and spirit.

Lynne travels from Tallahassee to offer these gentle flows not seen in yoga studios in this area. Discover a deeper level of yoga flows. $40/1 session. $75/2, $108/All sessions. Shanti Vinyasa, 9079 Belcher Rd., Pinellas Park. Register, ShantiVinyasa.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 17 YTT 201: What They Didn’t Cover In Your 200 Hour TT – 11am-1pm. With Mike Fecht, ERYT200, YACEP. Take your teaching to new heights as we cover: The Real Role of The Instructor, Class Preparation & Construction, Connecting w/ Your Class, Sequencing/Cueing/ Demo/Pacing, Choosing Music. This workshop qualifies for 3 hours of CE for RYTs. $25/thru 6/10. $40/6/11-17. Tree Of Life Yoga, 6800 Gulfport Blvd., Ste. 205, S. Pasadena.

Info, 727-514-3051, TreeOfLifeYoga.org.

Non-Violent Communication – Noon-1pm. Pam Sprecher shares how non-violent communication helps to define needs and clearly communicate without giving or receiving judgments or insults. This introduction, based on the teachings of Marshal Rosenberg. Discover how to become conscious of your language and make better choices when interacting with anyone, friend to foe. Awakening Wellness Center, 6161 MLK Jr. St. N, Ste. 100, St. Petersburg. 727-289-4747. AwakeningWellness.org.awakeningwellness.org Deep Exploration of Yoga Philosophy I – 12:305:30pm. June 17-18. Kimberly Waugh, E-RYT 500.

Illustrated lecture/discussion of yogic philosophies and practices from the Vedic period and the Classical Yoga era complemented with guided asana practices using concepts from each period as points of inspiration, with mantra and meditation. For 200-hr certified teachers (Elective in 300-Hr TT) or students interested in advanced studies. $170/7-day advance registration; $190/after. Yoga Village, 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater. Info, 727-712-1475, Info@ AYogaVillage.com, AYogaVillage.com/events.

Chakra Energy Centers – 2-5pm. With Jill Perry ERYT500, YACEP. Go on an exciting journey though the chakras and develop a deep understanding of their characteristics. Discover the 7 main chakras and their connection to your body/mind. Learn to become more in-tune and aware of your energy. Workshop qualifies for 3 hours of CE. $25/thru 6/10. $40/6/11-17.

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

SUNDAY, JUNE 18 Yoga Nidra with Nancy MacDonald – 2:303:30pm. With over 100 hours’ training and nine years’ experience in guiding Yoga Nidra, Nancy guides you in this meditation known as Yogic Sleep for self-healing and integration. It involves systematically relaxing the body, breath and mind as you enter a deeply relaxed state to refresh the physical, emotional and mental bodies. All levels.

No experience necessary. $15. Shanti Vinyasa Studio, 9079 Belcher Rd., Pinellas Park. Register, 727-542-0116, ShantiVinyasa.com.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21 Fatigue to Fantastic! – 6pm. Thyroid? Virus? Or Both? Presented by Jeanne Bangtson, DC. Free.

Peaks of Health Metabolic Medical Center, 1120 Belcher Rd. S, Ste. 2, Largo. RSVP 727-826-0838, rsvp@PeaksOfHealth.com.

Live Well Weight Management – 6-7:30pm. Your solution to a healthy, sustainable lifestyle to lose fat and build muscle. Carrie Gerrard, Functional RDN and Kaysi Leach. Free. St. Petersburg Health & Wellness, 2100 Dr. MLK Jr. St. N, St. Pete, 727202-6807. StPetehw.com.

Pounds Away Tampa Bay – 6pm. Extra belly fat can indicate high estrogen or low testosterone, high insulin, high cortisol. Abdominal fat also sets a risky stage for aging, increasing the risk of heart disease and diabetes. A program to get rid of this stubborn fat must include proper diet, exercise, sleep and, of course, motivation. Success by Design, 9095 Belcher Rd., Pinellas Park. RSVP 727-548-0001. SuccessByDesignWeightloss.com.

THURSDAY, JUNE 22

Meet Beezie, a 10 lb., 10-year-old Shih Tzu living in Tierra Verde. Says owner Maeda Scanlan, he may know only two tricks, but he’s a wise dog and awesome companion. selling and signing copies of her book, Take Good Care of Yourself! Donation. Awakening Wellness Center, 6161 MLK Jr. St. N, Ste. 100, St. Petersburg.

727-289-4747. AwakeningWellness.org.

Talk & Tour: Natural “Green Burial – 5:30-6:30pm.

Join Diana Sayegh of Heartwood Preserve Conservation Cemetery for a tour of a Nature Preserve and a Q&A session about Natural Burial options. $Free. Heartwood Preserve, 4100 Starkey Blvd., Trinity. Info & RSVP, Diana 727-376-5111, HeartwoodPreserve.com.

Yoga Nidra – 3-4pm. Doug Warner, E-RYT500.

Yoga nidra is a unique form of guided meditation with the practitioner comfortably reclined and supported. The nidra practice gently trains the mind to stay consciously aware while creating a sense of deep relaxation. $15/Advance; $20/Door. Yoga4All, 8836 Seminole Blvd. Info & Registration, Douglas 727-804-5356 or Yoga4All.com/workshops.

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Robert Austin Sound Healing Journey Concert – 7-8:15pm. With crystal bowls, Tibetan bowls and other magical instruments, Robert opens the door to healing, for all levels of consciousness. Allow yourself to soar with spirit through this unique, life affirming experience. Feel the healing vibrations of sounds that are not only soothing to your ears, but also soothing to your soul. $25/in advance; $30/day of concert. Shanti Vinyasa Studio, 9079 Belcher Rd., Pinellas Park.

Register, 727-542-0116, ShantiVinyasa.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 24 Body Mind & Spirit Expo – 10am-6pm Sat. 10am-5pm Sun. June 24-25. Retail exhibitors offer everything from natural and holistic health products to spiritual books, enlightened art and crystals.

Healers provide treatments from massage and yoga techniques to intuitive readings. $12/weekend admission includes all lectures, demos and admission to exhibit hall. See ad this issue for $2/off admission.

Florida State Fairgrounds Special Events Center, 4800 US Hwy 301 N., Tampa. Info 541-482-3722, Ext 2, Marcella@bmse.net, bmse.net.

Posture Restoration Yoga Labs – 11am-12:45pm.

June 24, July 8 & 22. With Gail Newfield ERYT500. In this 3-class series participants will begin working on developing a home practice.

Learn proper alignment/posture, unlock tight forward-rolling shoulders and strengthen the back and core with yoga. For all levels of experience and flexibility. $45/thru 6/17. $60/6/18-24. Tree Of Life Yoga, 6800 Gulfport Blvd., Ste. 205, S. Pasadena.

Info, 727-514-3051, TreeOfLifeYoga.org.

Lower Your Stress and Simplify Your Life – Noon-1pm. Speaker and author Karen Rose will present this lunchtime class on effective stress reduction. Learn to reframe and re-evaluate your stress and simplify your life. Karen will also be

Shamanic Circle, Awaken the Dreamer – 1-3:30pm. Join Mira Lash for this profoundly powerful trance, dance and psychic development weekly Sunday circle. Learn all modalities of energy healing via meditation, mediumship, dreamwork, shamanic exercises and qi gong practices. $30. 6440 2nd Ave. S, St. Pete. Info & registration, Mira 813-500-9863, ShamanicRainbow.com.

TUESDAY, JUNE 27 The Brain in the Belly – 6pm. Presented by Dr. Nyree Abdool. Free. Medical Masters Institute of Anti-aging and Wellness, 1501 S. Pinellas Ave., Ste. P, Tarpon Springs. RSVP 727-940-5278. DoctorNyree.com.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28 Your Vitamin D Status, Processing Proteins and Autoimmune Disease Risk – 6-7:30pm. Presented

by Les Cole, MD. Free. St. Petersburg Health & Wellness, 2100 Dr. MLK Jr. St. N, St. Pete, 727202-6807. StPetehw.com.

Energetics of Food: Food as Medicine – 6:30pm.

Dr. Paul & Cara Reynolds. What you put at the end of your fork is more powerful medicine than anything you will find at the bottom of a pill bottle.

A gluten & dairy-free cooking class! Free. Natures Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727443-6703, NaturesFoodPatch.com.

THURSDAY, JUNE 29 Reversing Type II Diabetes – 6:30pm. Dr. John Young, MD, Young Foundational Health. Learn how to prevent & reverse type II diabetes by making changes to your diet & lifestyle. A brief synopsis of the current role of medications will also be discussed.

Free. Natures Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727-443-6703, NaturesFoodPatch.com.

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ongoingevents sunday Gentle Restorative Yoga – 9-10:15am. Doug Warner E-RYT. Learn to observe the breath and feel the subtle effects in your body. Benefits: relieve stress, recover from illness & fatigue, increase flexibility & circulation, relax, and quiet the mind. All student levels welcome. Yoga4All, 8836 Seminole Blvd., Seminole. Info, Doug 727-804-5356. Yoga4All.com.

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.

monday Monday Morning Yoga – 10:30-11:30am Allow this gentle, yoga class to trigger self-care for the coming week. We will focus on Breath Work and Sun Salutations, setting ourselves up for being more vital in our lives. All levels welcome. $8. Awakening Wellness Center, 6161 MLK Jr. St. N, Ste. 100, St. Petersburg. 727-289-4747. AwakeningWellness.org.

Gentle AM Yoga – 10-11:30am. Gentle morning class that warms the joints slowly and gently, bringing fluidity back into the body. Not a lot of getting up and down; all poses can be modified to work with your body. Excellent class for chronic back pain; learn from back care specialist, easy/gentle Nancy MacDonald. Alignment using props brings ease to poses. Shanti Vinyasa, 9079 Belcher Rd., Pinellas Park. Purchase class passes at ShantiVinyasa.com.

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.

Unleash Your Potential – 6pm. You’ve always known you had potential. Isn’t it time you unleashed it? Come to this lecture and find out how you can be happy and successful. Refreshments served. Free.

Dianetics Foundation of Tampa, 1300 E. 8th Ave., Tampa. Juan Carlos 813-872-0722.

Monday Evening Meditation – 6:30-7:30pm.

Relaxing meditation and sound healing with the Tibetan Bowls, which can open you to deeper levels of physical, emotional, mental and spiritual understanding. All welcome. $8. Awakening Wellness Center, 6161 MLK Jr. St. N, Ste. 100, St. Petersburg.

727-289-4747. AwakeningWellness.org.

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 Kids Mindful Yoga – 4-5pm. Also Thurs. Kids ages 5 to 9 can learn the fundamentals of Mindfulness in body, breath, mind & life through yoga. Taught by our Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Yoga Instructor, and Mom of two. Parents can relax at the same time in their own separate Restorative class. 4-5pm, St. Petersburg Yoga, 2842 Dr. MLK St. N., 727-894-9642, info@stpeteyoga.com, StPeteYoga.com.

Acupuncture & Cupping with Amparo – 4:307:30pm. 30-minute sessions with our certified Florida licensed acupuncturist, Amparo Parades. $30. Awakening Wellness Center, 6161 MLK Jr. St. N, Ste. 100, St. Petersburg. 727-289-4747. AwakeningWellness.org. Text Amparo 727-287-8350.

Budokon Warriors Ages 11 to 15 Years – 4:305:30pm. May 30-June 29, Every Tues. and Thurs.

Sensei Davonne Smith, RYT-200. This five-week series provides boys and girls a safe and supportive environment to develop self-confidence and move beyond kids’ yoga to focus and harness more strength and enthusiasm. Students experience mindful practices, breathwork, hatha yoga postures and martial arts transitions. $100/10 class series; $12.50/single class. Yoga Village, 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater. Info, 727-712-1475, Info@AYogaVillage.com, AYogaVillage.com/events.

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

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

Free Yoga Class – 5:45-7pm. Beginners welcome.

If you are new to yoga or new to Yoga4All, are a Pinellas County resident and want to check us out, please join us for this or any one class at the studio for free (limit one). Yoga4All, 8836 Seminole Blvd., Seminole. Marty 727-392-9642, Yoga4All.com.

Acupuncture Intern Clinic $25 + Cost of Herbs – 6-8pm. Students spend about an hour or two using the Chinese medicine system of evaluation to see what herbs and herbal formulas to recommend for you. They are supervised by one of our experienced acupuncture & herbal practitioners. Appointments only. St. Petersburg Health & Wellness, 222 2nd St. N., St. Pete, 727-551-0857, stpetehw.com.

How to Think Clearly – 6:15pm. Find out about the negative effects of drugs and toxic residues and how you can get rid of them. Have a healthy body, be energetic and think clearly. Free. Church of Scientology of Tampa, 1300 E. 8th Ave., Tampa. RSVP Prabhjot 813-872-0722, Scientology-Tampa.org.

Attention Coaches and Want-a-Be Coaches! – Join Coach Dianne Kipp, experienced, certified and

Roll & Renew – 6:30pm. Yoga for Stress with Stacy Renz, E-RYT, PYT, OTR. Spend the hour on the floor luxuriating in breath, long stretches and self-massage. Learn to use the foam roller and yoga

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“Buddy” rides with owner Michael Landi often as both a front and back seat passenger. Says owner Michael, “Today, he is twice the size that you see in the picture and still sits belted in; he even ‘walks me’ when he is on a leash.”

You rule, Buddy! tune-up balls to alleviate trigger points and stimulate meridian lines. $16. Living Room Yoga, 8424 4th St. N, Ste. F, St. Pete. 727-826-4754, Schedulicity. com/scheduling/LRYQK9/classes.

Minding Your Weight: Create Your Ideal Healthy Body – 6:30-8:30pm, 2nd Tues. monthly. Patricia V. Scott, Ph.D., teaches hypnosis & NLP techniques for achieving and maintaining a fit, healthy body & lifestyle. Guided hypnosis included. $25/One class or Buy five/get one class free. UP Hypnosis Institute, Terrace Plaza, 1810 S. Pinellas Ave., Suite G, Tarpon Springs. 727-943-5003. UPHypnosis.com.

Making Music for Healing – 7:45-8:45pm. Every other Tues. Intro to Native American flute with Claudia Tristancho. Learn how easy it is to play and heal using handmade instruments by local flute maker Utah Farris. All levels welcome. $8. Handmade flutes available for purchase. Awakening Wellness Center, 6161 MLK Jr. St. N, Ste. 100, St. Petersburg.

727-289-4747. AwakeningWellness.org.

wednesday Ageless Agility: Not Just Yoga Anymore – 8:309:45am or 10-11:30am. Nancy MacDonald presents mindful strength training for those who don’t want the gym or are recovering from injury or illness.

Focus on balance/fall prevention uses resistance bands, balance discs, small weighted balls and more.

Shanti Vinyasa, 9079 Belcher Rd., Pinellas Park.

Info, 727-542-0116, ShantiVinaysa.com.

Reiki Share – 10am-2pm. By appointment only.

Experience the most profound, powerful & gentle relaxation technique; feel renewed and lighter.

Re-establish healthy frequencies of cells and your whole vibrational field, bringing back health to cells, tissues and organs. Complements any form of therapy. Appointments, 813-813-334-7424 Maria, 813-447-2558 Raysa or ReikiShrine@gmail.com.

Lunchtime Meditation – Noon-1pm. Learn a deep processing technique to quickly achieve a meditative state followed by Tibetan singing bowls. Donation.

Awakening Wellness Center, 6161 MLK Jr. St. N, Ste. 100, St. Petersburg. 727-289-4747. AwakeningWellness.org.

Warrior Yoga – 5:30-6:30pm. Tachi Crisanti leads us through a series of postures which help remove

obstacles and strengthen our ability to move forward with grace and courage. $65/all 7 classes. Awakening Wellness Center, 6161 MLK Jr. St. N, Ste. 100, St. Petersburg. AwakeningWellness.org. Text Tachi 203-980-7532.

Herb Student Clinic $10 + Cost of Herbs – 6-8pm.

Students spend about an hour or two using the Chinese medicine system of evaluation to see what herbs and herbal formulas to recommend for you.

They are supervised by one of our experienced acupuncture & herbal practitioners. Appointments only. St. Petersburg Health & Wellness, 222 2nd St. N., St. Pete, 727-551-0857, stpetehw.com.

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

thursday Budokon Warriors Ages 11 to 15 Years – 4:305:30pm. May 30-June 29, Every Tues. and Thurs.

Sensei Davonne Smith, RYT-200. This five-week series provides boys and girls a safe and supportive environment to develop self-confidence and move beyond kids’ yoga to focus and harness more strength and enthusiasm. Students experience mindful practices, breathwork, hatha yoga postures and martial arts transitions. $100/10 class series; $12.50/single class. Yoga Village, 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater. Info, 727-712-1475, Info@AYogaVillage.com, AYogaVillage.com/events.

Almost Hot Fun-Day Flow – 5:45-7pm. Heather Benton, E-RYT500 helps you find your flow and kick your asana into gear to some rockin’ tunes and prepare you for a deep meditation. Connecting breath to movement, leave refreshed and invigorated. Bring water and towel. Yoga4All, 8836 Seminole Blvd., Seminole. Info, Heather 727-480-3004.

Yoga4All.com.

Hypnosis & NLP Master Class-MeetUP – 6-9pm.

Usually held last Thursday; check website to be sure.

Public welcome to participate as practice clients & enjoy experiencing Hypnosis-NLP with certified practitioners receiving 3 CEUs to expand skills with techniques, scripts & interactive practice with attendees. $35; $25 (UPHI Members). UP Hypnosis Institute, Terrace Plaza, 1810 S. Pinellas Ave., Suite G, Tarpon Springs. 727-943-5003. UPHypnosis.com.

Healing & Message Service – 7pm. First Thursday each month. Spiritual Healer/Teacher Dr. Mark Tong offers a one-hour healing service. Attendees will hear insights to wellness and healing along with a channeled meditation to “anchor” the idea. Each attendee receives a healing message from Spirit.

Free. Crystal Bay Hotel, 7401 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. 727-914-7676.

Inspirational Yoga – 7-8:30pm. Led by inspirational yoga instructor, Dr. Ronald Porter, all levels welcome for a class that will be sure to invigorate and inspire through various techniques, including pranayama breathing. $10. Awakening Wellness Center, 6161 MLK Jr. St. N, Ste. 100, St. Petersburg.

727-289-4747. AwakeningWellness.org.

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

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

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

Shanti Vinyasa, 9079 Belcher Rd., Pinellas Park.

Purchase class passes at ShantiVinyasa.com.

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

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

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

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.

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.

Yoga for Scoliosis – 10:30am-12:30pm. 2nd Sat. monthly. Stacy Renz, occupational and yoga therapist, shows the proper application of yoga to stretch the muscles that are over-tight and strengthen the muscles that are weak, offering relief from back pain. Living Room Yoga, 8424 4th St. N, Ste. G, St. Petersburg. Info & registration, 727-826-4754, LivingRoomYoga.biz.

Easy Self-Hypnosis Training – 1-3pm. Usually held last Saturday; check website to be sure. Patricia V. Scott, internationally certified Master Trainer of hypnosis, teaches how to discover untapped potentials, talents & abilities using the power of your Unlimited Mind. $35; $25 (UPHI Members). Hypnosis CD, workbook & scripts included. UP Hypnosis Institute, Terrace Plaza, 1810 S. Pinellas Ave., Ste. G, Tarpon Springs. 727-943-5003. UPHypnosis.com.

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

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

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

saturday Free Yoga Class – 9-10:15am. Beginners always welcome. If you are new to yoga or to Yoga4All, a Pinellas County resident and want to check us out, please join us for this or any one class at the studio for free (limit one). New student discount on passes for everyone. Yoga4All, 8836 Seminole Blvd., Seminole. Info, Marty 727-3929642. Yoga4All.com.

Qi Gong: Supreme Science Qi Gong – 9-10am. Val Mirea, DOM, AP leads this group class through powerful and relaxing qi gong positions and techniques. $10.

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

Free Sleep Consultation at Sleep Organics – 10am-

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aesthetician Skin Plus Energy Inc.

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

alternative medicine LIFEWORKS WELLNESS CENTER

Tom Elman, AP, LMT 3039 - 49th St. N, St. Petersburg 727-344-8690 JadeTreeWellness.com

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

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

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

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

National & state board certified with 15+ years experience in Acupuncture, Homeopathy, Naturopathy, Cold Laser & more.

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

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Natural Living Chiropractic & wellness center Dr. Paula Giusto 310 South Brevard Ave. Tampa, Fl 33606 813-253-2565

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

Jin Shin Jyutsu & craniosacral therapy.

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

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ACUPUNCTURE Jade Tree Wellness Center

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Professional Herbalists Training Program Acupuncture & Herbal Therapies 222 2nd St. N., St. Petersburg 727-551-0857 AcuHerbals.com

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

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

See ad page 39.

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

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

astrology Astrology for Your Soul

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

Over 25 years of experience.

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

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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 MM35406 25 years experience. Expert in colon hydrotherapy using pressure points, abdominal massage, essential oils, and lymphatic drainage.

All disposable tubing used. Very comfortable and relaxing room with private bathroom. See ad page 21. .

compounding pharmacy Pharmaco Meds & Compounding Christos Delmadoros, Pharm.D. 2640 Bayshore Blvd., Dunedin 34698 727-754-9497 PharmacoMeds.com

Pharmacy solutions for you and your pets. Specializing in custom medication compounding in the areas of hormone replacement therapy, scar/burn therapy, veterinary medications and more. See ad page 40.

dentists Beata carlson, DDS

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

energy work

integrative medicine

Imagine Integrative Therapy

Mind Body spirit Care

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

Safety Harbor location.

Imagine relief from chronic pain or cancer treatment side effects.

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

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 21.

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 14.

Ray Behm, DDS

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

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If somebody is gracious enough to give me a second chance, I won’t need a third. ~Pete Rose

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.

feng shui Harmonious Homes Feng Shui Support Center

Peaks of Health Metabolic Medical Center

Beau Lucas - Certified Feng Shui Consultant 727-515-9728 HarmoniousHomesFSSC.com BeauLucas4@gmail.com

paul t. rodeghero, dds

Clearwater Family Dental 215 S Myrtle Ave., Clearwater 727-442-3363 MyClearWaterFamilyDental.com

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

wealth and love.

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

Balance your surroundings to harmonize with your life’s goals, using what you already have and what you acquire, bringing in joy, health,

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

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

herbalist Rose Kalajian—Herbalist

Success by design

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 44.

hypnosis

9095 Belcher Road Pinellas Park Fl, 33782 727-548-0001 PoundsAwayTampaBay.com A Wellness Center for Age-Management, Functional Medicine and Medical Weight Loss. Specializing in Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement including Pellet Therapy, Gut Health/ Food Allergies, Detoxification, Nutritional Evaluations, Acupuncture, Massage therapy and more.

See ad page 15.

St. Petersburg Health & Wellness

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 38.

Les Cole, MD 2100 Dr. MLK Jr. St. N., St. Petersburg 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.

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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

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 41.

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 16.

Shamanism Mira L. Lash, Shamanic healer and medium

Shamanic Rainbow - Wisdoms of Earth to Stars 813-500-9863 Mira@ShamanicRainbow.com ShamanicRainbow.com Facebook.com/ShamanicRainbow/Events Group Shamanic Dream work Circles, Qi Gong, Reiki Quantum Shamanic Healing Sessions, Crystals, Oils, Herbal, and Lifestyle Consultations, Firewalking, Community Water Blessings, House & Land Dowsing/Clearing, Mediumship, Past Life, & Ancestral Healing, Shamanic Teacher.

See ad page 18.

A smile is happiness

you’ll find right under your nose. ~Tom Wilson

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

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

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Natural Detox Options Plus: True Prosperity

July articles include: Benefits of Natural Detoxing Dog Diet Detox Your Relationship with Money and so much more!

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

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

See ad page 48.

weight loss HCG ACCELERATED DIET

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

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