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HEALTHIEST CUISINES What Five Countries Can Teach Us about Good Eating
28 SPICE UP
HEALTHY COOKING Six Seasonings with Surprising Payoffs
30 SUNSHINE ON OUR SHOULDERS
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32 FITNESS IN
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34 ILONA SELKE
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36 UPBEAT KIDS
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Five Steps to Positivity
38 FRUGAL FOODIE
Practical Uses for Aging Produce
44 SPROUTS FOR PETS
Crunchy Nutrition Animals Will Love
DEPARTMENTS 12 news briefs 16 health briefs 20 global briefs 23 eco tip 28 conscious
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arth Science Tech Inc. is a public company that specializes in producing the finest full spectrum cannabinoids for the human body. Not only do they make a product with CBD but go a step further to enhance it with all the vital nutritional benefits that hemp oil can provide, including CBC, CBG, CBDV, CBDA and CBN. They put forth every effort to give to the world a true clinical value cannabinoid that people can be proud to use as they benefit from its natural healing effects within their bodies. Earth Science Tech explains they are always looking forward to see who can gain the most from the use of their products. They don’t only focus on humans but also the furrier friends that come with them as well. Their Pet CBD is ideal for cats, dogs and even horses, and honors in keeping with the commitment their company provides to you and the ones you love. For more information on ordering Earth Science Tech products or to locate a store near you that carries them, visit EarthScienceTech.com. See ad page 10.
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Beach Yoga Pinellas Becomes Beach Yoga Wellness
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or the past six years, Beach Yoga Pinellas has been highlighting Tampa Bay’s beautiful beaches by combining traditional yoga in a natural setting. Beach yogis feel the grounding in sand amidst the natural setting of dolphins, fresh air and the tranquility of water. Exploring the healing properties of water, Beach Yoga Pinellas has been a pioneer in Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Yoga and Fitness classes. Partnering with an SUP yoga instructor from Grand Cayman, Paddleboard Yoga Teacher Certifications are available throughout the year. Beach Yoga Pinellas has now opened an indoor studio and expanded to become Beach Yoga Wellness. Join them indoors for Yin/Restorative classes, Glow Yoga, Group Strength Training, Foam Rolling, and specialty workshops including Ayurveda, Sound Bowl Meditation, Chakra Clearing and more. Whether you are a beginner or advanced yogi, Beach Yoga Wellness offers modifications to fit your level and needs. Weekend Yoga Teacher Training modules and Immersion classes begin in March. If you are interested in diving deeper into your yoga practice or becoming a 200hr Yoga Alliance certified instructor, email Info@BeachYogaWellness.com for details. For more information about Beach Yoga, Paddleboard Yoga and/or Yoga Teacher Training, call 727222-6476 or visit BeachYogaWellness.com. See ad page 17.
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re you concerned about the converging challenges we are facing in the world today, want to shape a human culture where all life can flourish, and believe that personal transformation is a crucial element in the creation of this culture? If so, learning about the workshops at Forest Center might interest you. These exploratory gatherings support forms of inner work that uphold the well-being of self, culture and nature as interconnected aspects of one whole—unique work that is sensitive to the needs of these unsettling times. Workshops are for individuals who seek personal transformation in ways that are intertwined with ecological and social well-being. This includes people who are actively involved as change-makers and are feeling drawn to doing pertinent inner work, and those who are dedicated to personal growth and feel the need to widen the positive impact of this growth. Upcoming workshop: Deep Resilience: A Workshop for Change-Makers, will take place on March 31, in Tampa. For more information, email Rebecca@Forest-Center.com and to receive workshop announcements, visit Forest-Center. com and subscribe. See ad page 45.
uzy A. Cochran, clinical hypnotherapist, has been practicing for five years in the Tampa Bay area. First exposed to the powerful therapeutic technique of hypnotherapy as a teenager while growing up in Copenhagen, Denmark, she had an interest in opening a practice of her own since coming to America more than 25 years ago. Today, she operates from the comfort and solace of her Safety Harbor practice. Focused on a holistic approach to healing, addressing common problems like weight loss, anxious feelings, smoking cessation and neuro-linguistic programming to name a few, Cochran brings a powerful and effective alternative to many of the traditional prescription-based treatments. With a proven track record of treating adults and children alike, a few examples of her most successful treatments include weight loss of over 100 pounds; cessation of gambling addiction; interruption of the progression of Lupus in a young child by addressing stress factors that contributed to the onset of the debilitating disease; anxiety cessation in multiple clients; and couples’ hypnosis to reawaken the spark of love. Location: Suzy A. Cochran Hypnotherapy is located at Better Day Counseling & Healing Center, 935 Main St., C-1, Safety Harbor. For more information and to schedule a convenient consultation, call 813-735-3356. See ad page 35.
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est Coast Primary Care welcomes patients and families of all ages. In addition to primary care services, they specialize in bioidentical hormone replacement and toxic metal chelation and detoxification. As a board certified Family Physician in both Canada and the U.S. with over 20 years of experience, Dr. Colin Chan realized that the most effective way to heal patients was not only to be expert in disease management but also to fully understand all the risk factors that lead to disease, including common conditions such as declining energy, vitality and memory, increasing high blood pressure, and trouble maintaining healthy weight. His approach incorporates BHRT, IV Chelation/ Vitamin/Mineral Therapy, TCM and Acupuncture, and natural healing arts to restore his patients to better health by slowing and reversing the aging process. West Coast is pleased to announce the addition of Amanda Smith, ARNP. A board certified Family Nurse Practitioner having worked at both Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the Florida Spine Institute, she brings extensive skills to help patients who suffer with pain. Stephanie Anderson, ARNP continues as their main primary care provider as well as educator for students in the nursing profession. Location: 12450 Roosevelt Blvd. N, Ste. 101, St. Petersburg. For more information, call 727-571-1688 or visit WestCoastPrimaryCare.com. See ad page 12.
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Leafy greens, which are rich in vitamin K, have again been shown to provide outsized benefits for heart health. Researchers from the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University found that a reduced intake of vitamin K1 leads to more than triple the risk of an enlargement of the heart’s left ventricle, which reduces blood pumping volume, according to a study published in the Journal of Nutrition. Researchers followed diet records for 766 participants ages 14 to 18 and monitored their vascular structure and functionality. When compared to those with the highest intake of vitamin K1 from foods such as spinach, cabbage and other leafy, green vegetables, those with the lowest intake were more likely to experience vascular enlargement.
Eating Meat Raises Diabetes Risk Research from Duke University Medical School indicates that eating red meat and poultry increases risk for Type 2 diabetes. Published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, the Singapore Chinese Health Study followed 63,257 adults between ages 45 and 74 for an average of 11 years each. It was determined that meat and poultry consumption increased diabetes incidence by 23 and 15 percent, respectively. 16
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TEEN MARIJUANA USE FOSTERS DEPRESSION
Researchers from Malaysia’s Islamic Science University tested 30 patients with gastrointestinal issues, dividing them into three groups. One received lactose, a placebo; another group was given omeprazole, an over-the-counter remedy; and the third Phyllanthus emblica Linn, an ayurvedic treatment for gastrointestinal issues also known as Indian gooseberry. The research found the herbal treatment resulted in less pain, vomiting, sleep loss and other issues. Participants’ intestinal walls also showed signs of significant healing. The researchers concluded, “Findings indicate that the ethanolic extract of P. emblica fruits has gastroprotective effects in humans that justify its traditional use.”
Research from the University of Pittsburgh followed 158 boys and young men until the age of 22. Brain scans revealed that the teenagers using marijuana between the ages of 14 and 19 had a higher risk of depression as young adults. Marijuana users also had the lowest educa tional achievements. They suffered impaired connectivity in the nucleus accumbens part of the brain, which plays a central role in the reward circuit tied to two essential neurotransmitters: dopamine, which promotes desire; and serotonin, which affects satiety and inhibition. Another recent study of 521 Washington State University students noted that depressed 12-to-15year-olds were more likely to be using marijuana by age 18.
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PHYSICAL ACTIVITY DETERS ALZHEIMER’S According to a study in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, researchers discovered the risk of dementia can be halved by engaging in physical activities like walking, dancing and gardening, which significantly improve brain volume in the hippocampus region and the frontal, temporal and parietal lobes. The scientists studied 876 participants for 30 years and completed a longitudinal memory test of the patients, which were 78 years old on average, and followed up with MRI brain scans. They recorded their physical activity and logged caloric output every week. Two other studies found that any exercise that raises our heart rate and produces sweating for a sustained period will benefit cognitive health as we age. One meta-analysis of 36 studies from Australia’s University of Canberra found that exercise improved cognition by an average of 29 percent for those older than 50; another small group study from Germany’s Otto von Guericke University, in Magdeburg, specifically showed that dancing benefits seniors’ cognition.
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Saunas Lower Blood Pressure University of Eastern Finland research on 1,621 men found that four to seven saunas per week can cut high blood pressure risk in half. Their conclusion states, “Regular sauna bathing is associated with reduced risk of hypertension, which may be a mechanism underlying the decreased cardiovascular risk associated with sauna use.”
Toxic Effects of Lead on Reproductive Health In a new working paper from the West Virginia University Department of Economics, authors Daniel S. Grossman and David J.G. Slutsky found that during the lead-tainted water crisis in Flint, Michigan, from 2014 to 2016, there was a 58 percent rise in fetal deaths, and 275 fewer births compared to adjacent areas near Detroit.
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Sweet Potato Project Encourages Enterprise
The Sweet Potato Project, started by journalist Sylvester Brown, Jr., will work in partnership with St. Louis University and a small cadre of local nonprofits called the North City Food Hub to hold culinary, small business, horticulture, restaurant management, and land-ownership classes and business incubator opportunities this spring. The goal is to enable at-risk youths in North St. Louis to grow food and make money through food packaging and distribution. The project encourages people to become innovative, self-sufficient players in today’s expanding global economy. Brown says, “Success doesn’t always mean you’ve made a lot of money; it can also mean you’ve survived poverty or managed to create something.”
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The G20 nations, comprising the world’s biggest economies, provide four times more public financing to support fossil fuels than renewable energy, says a report from the environmental coalition Oil Change International (Tinyurl.com/TalkIsCheapOilReport). This took place even though German Chancellor Angela Merkel announced climate change as the heart of the agenda at the Hamburg summit in July 2017. The public financing—in soft loans and guarantees from governments along with huge fossil fuel subsidies—makes coal, oil and natural gas cheaper to use in the short run because both the front-end and back-end costs are undisclosed.
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Hywind, the first floating wind farm in the UK, is located 15 miles offshore of Peterhead, in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Its five turbines with a 30-megawatt capacity will provide clean energy to more than 20,000 homes to help meet the country’s ambitious climate change targets. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says, “The government’s commitment to the development of this technology, coupled with Statoil’s [lithium] battery storage project, Batwind, positions Scotland as a world center for energy innovation.” Hywind is operated by Norwegian oil and gas company Statoil ASA and Masdar Abu Dhabi Future Energy Co.
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he producer of the acclaimed documentary films Forks Over Knives (2011) and PlantPure Nation (2015) has recently launched a health and weight loss company in St. Petersburg. Both films examine the health benefits of a plant-based diet not only in preventing chronic diseases but John, Sue & Steve in reversing serious conditions, including heart disease and type 2 diabetes. “Those films struck a nerve on Netflix and helped inspire thousands of people to try the plant-based diet,” producer John Corry states. “For some, natural weight loss is the best part of the diet, so we set out to create an entirely new diet program centered on motivational education and delivered plant-based food.” The plant-based movement continues to spread as thousands of people are regaining their health and stopping chronic disease using this lifestyle. With help from bestselling author Dr. T. Colin Campbell (The China Study) and his son Nelson, and local plant-based advocates Steve and Sue Kehoe, Corry led the production of a five-hour seminar as a cornerstone of the weight loss program. The seminar is an immersive and compelling experience that includes many of the leading experts on plant-based nutrition. “While some people need to be convinced with scientific evidence, we also injected real life testimonies to deliver the message on an emotional level as we are literally talking about life and death,” Corry explains. Dozens of inspirational health recovery stories are shared by people, many who lost incredible amounts of weight, but even more importantly reversed their debilitating, chronic conditions. The Kehoes have one such story. They became involved in eating
plant-based as a “last resort” when Sue was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer seven years ago. She was “given” about two years to live when she happened upon the documentary Forks Over Knives which convinced them both that a nutrient dense, plant-based diet was the best chance to optimize her immune system and overall health to fight the cancer. As a result of eating this way, Sue is cancer-free and has lost and kept off 100 pounds. Steve dropped 150 points off his cholesterol. They are healthier than they have ever been and determined to help others make a plant-based transition and combat the epidemic of chronic disease our country is facing. Steve explains, “As we regained our health, we were amazed by the dramatic improvements and wondered why more people didn’t know about this. We were determined to ‘pay it forward’ and help people reverse chronic conditions using a plant-based diet. We love teaching this program because we see dramatic health improvements in just 28 days. The weight and cholesterol drops are expected but we also see incredible improvement in blood sugars, inflammation, migraines, digestive issues and most other chronic conditions. The power of the human body to heal itself when given optimal nutrition truly is amazing!” The 28-day program consists of a five-hour seminar (generally taught over two nights), a small group shopping trip, a cooking class and a reunion party. The focus is on education and practical tools to make the transition easy. Going through the program in a group provides both support and accountability. The goal is to help people transform their lifestyle for lifelong success rather than just going on a temporary diet. PlantPure Health & Weight Loss programs are now being conducted in St. Petersburg, Palm Harbor and Fort Myers. To date, five programs have been completed. The groups have had an average weight loss of 8.5 pounds and a total cholesterol drop of 20 percent in 28 days. Grocery gift certificates are awarded for the most weight lost and the largest drop in cholesterol. The program is also being licensed to doctors, dietitians and nutritionists in several cities across the U.S. “Health professionals don’t often have the time to teach their patients lifestyle and diet skills,” Corry says. “We give them an exciting turnkey program to scale the instruction for large groups to help more people. You can watch a film or you can read a book about the whole food plant-based diet, but there is no substitute for changing your body’s chemistry completely to see what it feels like. Once you start experiencing what true health feels like, you will likely never go back to your old lifestyle.” For Tampa Bay program locations, dates and more information, visit PlantPureHealthAndWeightLoss.com. See ad page 33.
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Protective Plants
Along with naturally beautifying a home, many indoor plants help purify air quality often contaminated by chemicals found in common household products and furnishings. A recent study by the State University of New York at Oswego found that bromeliads absorbed up to 80 percent of pollutants from volatile organic compounds (VOC) emitted by paint, furniture, printers, dry-cleaned clothes and other household products. Other plants that scored highly for purifying the air of VOCs in airtight container tests were dracaena and spider plants (ScienceAlert.com). In related news, peace lilies have been shown to be effective in reducing airborne ammonia. NASA scientists have discovered that Boston fern, rubber plants, English ivy, devil’s ivy, peace lily, mum and gerbera daisies help clear the air of the formaldehyde often used in insulation, carpeting and particleboard furniture. (RodalesOrganicLife.com) Environmental scientist B.C. Wolverton’s book How to Grow Fresh Air: 50 House Plants that Purify Your Home or Office cites ferns as another good plant for removing formaldehyde from the home. Ferns are nontoxic, making them good indoor plants for pet owners per the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Indoor levels of formaldehyde can also be reduced by potting areca palm, amstel king ficus and weeping fig plants, according to MotherEarthLiving.com. The website also cites how dragon tree plants can help remove xylene (used in solvents), trichloroethylene (found primarily in adhesives) and toluene (a solvent and gasoline additive) from the air. Beyond improving air quality, indoor plants also boost ambient oxygen levels, lower mold counts and serve as a natural humidifier and mood enhancer.
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The World’s Healthiest Cuisines What Five Countries Can Teach Us about Good Eating by Judith Fertig
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mericans love to explore ethnic cuisines and then put their own “more is better” spin on them, like a Chinese stir-fry turned into chop suey with fried rice or a pasta side dish supersized into a whole meal. “We’ve Americanized dishes to the extent that they don’t have their original health benefits,” says Dr. Daphne Miller, a family physician in the San Francisco Bay area and author of The Jungle Effect: The Healthiest Diets from Around the World—Why They Work and How to Make Them Work for You. Here are five popular—and healthy— world cuisines, known for their great dishes, star ingredients and health-enhancing practices.
Traditional Japanese
Ingredients. The dietary benefits of green tea, fermented soy and mushrooms like shiitake and maitake are well documented. 24
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Add dried seaweed to this list. Beyond sushi, it’s a delicious ingredient in brothy soups, where it reconstitutes to add a noodle-like quality, slightly smoky flavor and beneficial minerals, including calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, molybdenum, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, vanadium and zinc. A study in the Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition linked the longevity of Okinawan residents to eating seaweed, a staple of macrobiotic diets. New York City culinary instructor and cookbook author Hiroko Shimbo prefers dried wakame seaweed, readily available in the U.S. Practices. Shimbo grew up in Tokyo, Japan, where her mother helped her surgeon father’s patients by preparing foods that helped them recover quickly. Shimbo believes wholeheartedly in Ishoku-dogen, a Japanese concept often translated as, “Food is medicine.” NATampa.com
South Indian
Ingredients. South India—including the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Telangana—offers many plant-based dishes that feature coconut, rice and spices such as turmeric, known for decreasing inflammation, according to the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. Varieties of dried split peas called dal [dal is singular and plural] are used in vegetable curries and ground to make the gluten-free savory crepes known as dosa or puffy white idlis for a snack or breakfast. South India native and current Minneapolis resident Raghavan Iyer, teacher, consultant and author of many cookbooks, including 660 Curries, says, “One technique that gives vegetable dishes a lift is dry-frying or toasting whole spices. It adds complexity and nuttiness.” Simply heat a cast iron skillet, add the whole spices and
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Shimbo says, “I eat fairly well, treating food as blessings from nature that keep me healthy and energetic. I do not often indulge in expensive, rich foods.” She prefers eating foods in season and small portions, listening to what her body craves. When feeling the need for minerals and vitamins, she makes a brothy soup with just a little dried wakame, which reconstitutes to four times its dried volume. A second practice supporting healthy well-being is hara hachi bu, or “Eat until your stomach is 80 percent full.” It requires self-discipline to eat slowly and decline more food. But this restraint supports a widely accepted fact that “It takes about 20 minutes for the brain to receive the message that the stomach is full. If we eat slowly, we get the message at the right time, even if we want a few more bites. If we eat too quickly, by the time our brain sends the message, we have probably eaten too much,” says Shimbo. One Great Dish: Japanese soups offer nutrition and flavor in a bowl. Shimbo’s Eata-Lot Wakame Sea Vegetable Soup in her cookbook The Japanese Kitchen: 250 Recipes in a Traditional Spirit can be made with chicken or vegetable broth. Other healthy ingredients like sesame oil, fresh ginger, scallions and garlic boost its health benefits.
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dry fry until spicy aromas arise; then add them to a dish. Practice. South Indian meals usually comprise many small, highly flavored, colorful, plant-based dishes served with rice. They yield a pleasant aroma and sensation of fullness without overdoing it, says Iyer. One Great Dish: A vegetable/legume curry such as tamata chana dal, or smoky yellow split peas is simple to make. Iyer cooks dried, yellow, split peas with potatoes and turmeric, then dry-fries dried chilis and spices, and purées them in a blender for a no-fat, vegan and glutenfree dish. In Iyer’s view, “The epitome of comfort food is a bowl of dal and rice.”
Garden-to-Table Italian
Ingredients. There’s American-Italian, as in pizza with pepperoni and double cheese, and then there’s real Italian dishes dating back to the Etruscans. Healthy Italian starts with the love of growing things. Whatever grows in the garden is best, served simply with extra virgin olive oil; a recent Temple University study found it preserves memory and wards off Alzheimer’s. Eugenia Giobbi Bone, co-author of Italian Family Dining: Recipes, Menus, and Memories of Meals with a Great American Food Family, says, “My palate was formed with the flavors of homegrown foods. Cooking in central Italy is all about bringing out the flavor of a few very fresh, well-grown ingredients. That means primarily seasonal eating, with lots of vegetables and little meat in summer, the opposite in winter. There isn’t a lot of fuss to the culinary style, which instead depends on interesting, but simple combinations of foods and techniques.” Practice. Italian families’ view of healthful garden-to-table includes the exercise attained from gardening. “We have a good work ethic in our family,” remarks Bone, who lives in New York City and Crawford, Colorado. “We are of the mentality that physical work is satisfying, even when it is hard.” From her father’s family, Bone has learned to break a meal into small courses and to eat heavier during the day and lighter at night because this helps maintain a healthy weight, according to many studies including one published in the UK journal Diabetologia.
One Great Dish: Dress up pasta with a seasonal vegetable sauce, such as caponata, an eggplant and tomato mixture, or include primavera via spring vegetables and basil, or arrabbiata, featuring tomatoes and red pepper flakes.
Lebanese
Ingredients. “So much about Lebanese cuisine is ‘on trend’ with our tart and sour flavors from lemon, sumac and pomegranate molasses, a wide array of vegetarian and vegan dishes, plus a tradition of pickling, called mouneh, and yogurt and cheesemaking,” says food blogger Maureen Abood, author of Rose Water & Orange Blossoms: Fresh and Classic Recipes from My Lebanese Kitchen. “Lebanese cuisine is extraordinarily healthy, fitting squarely into the Mediterranean diet.” Abood lives in East Lansing, Michigan, where she loves to use summer cherries and berries in her Lebanese-inspired dishes. According to Abood, another reason why Lebanese food is so popular is that Lebanese immigrants to the U.S. now outnumber the native population of their mother country. Practice. Gathering to share food is a hallmark of Lebanese hospitality. “The Lebanese style of eating includes maza; many small shared plates of remarkable variety,” says Abood. “Food as medicine” is also a Lebanese practice, according to a study in the journal Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. One Great Dish: “Many of my favorite Lebanese dishes are plant-based,” says Abood. “We love to stuff everything from cabbage to summer squash to grape leaves with vegetarian fillings, and cook them in a garlic or tomato broth. Every week, we make and eat mujaddara, a lentil and rice or bulgur pilaf with deeply caramelized onions.” Pair with any Lebanese salad, such as one she makes with sweet cherries and walnuts for “a perfectly healthy and crazy-delicious meal.”
Vietnamese
Ingredients. Vietnamese cooking emphasizes fresh herbs and leafy greens, green papaya, seafood, rice and condiments. A study in the British Journal of Nutrition found that green or unripe papaya contains more healthy
carotenoids (lutein, beta-carotene and lycopene) than tomatoes or carrots. Practice. The preferred style of Vietnamese cooking is steaming or simmering, using less fat. It also encourages communal eating, with each diner dipping an ingredient into a cooking pot. Cooked foods are accompanied by fresh salad greens, including herbs served as whole leaves. One Great Dish: Vietnamese hot pot is a favorite of Andrea Nguyen, whose Vietnamese family emigrated to California. Nguyen, author of Into the Vietnamese Kitchen: Treasured Foodways, Modern Flavors, blogs about food at VietWorldKitchen. com and now lives near San Francisco, California. “This is a slow, cook-it-yourself kind of meal. Set it up, relax with some organic wine or beer and enjoy. Flavors develop and the hot pot transforms as you eat,” she says. “At the end, you’ll slurp up the remaining broth and noodles.” See Tinyurl.com/Viet-ChineseHotPotRecipe. French Bonus: While croissants and triple-crème brie might not seem part of an ideal diet, rediscover two healthy practices from the French: Eat less and eat together. Ongoing studies at Cornell University show that we eat less if offered less. When researcher Paul Rozin, Ph.D., a psychology professor with the University of Pennsylvania, compared portions in Paris, France, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the Philly portions were 25 percent larger. It’s also reflected in the two countries’ cookbook recipes. Rozin further found that French diners spent more time eating those smaller portions—perhaps explaining the French paradox: Most French eat rich foods and drink wine, yet don’t get fat. Judith Fertig writes award-winning cookbooks plus foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com). March 2018
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Eat-a-Lot Wakame Sea Vegetable Soup
Yields: 4 servings
Smoky Yellow Split Peas (Tamatar Chana Dal) This vegan and gluten-free recipe traces its roots to Southeast India, where roasting spices to yield nutty-hot flavors creates a layered experience. Yields: 6 cups 1 cup yellow split peas 1 lb potatoes (Yukon gold or russet), peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes ¼ tsp ground turmeric 2 to 4 dried red cayenne chiles (like chile de arbol), stems discarded 1 Tbsp coriander seeds 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 medium-size tomato, cored and diced 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems 1½ tsp coarse kosher or sea salt Measure the peas into a medium-size saucepan. Cover with water and rinse the grains by rubbing them in-between fingertips. Drain and repeat three to four times until the water, upon rinsing the peas, remains fairly clear. Measure and pour 4 cups of water into the pan and bring it to a boil over mediumhigh heat. When some foam arises, scoop it out and discard it. Add the potatoes and turmeric to the peas, stirring once or twice. Lower the heat to 26
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medium-low and cover the pan. Stew the mélange, stirring occasionally, until the peas are tender, but still firm-looking and the potatoes are cooked, 20 to 25 minutes. While the peas and potatoes cook, preheat a small skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan feels hot (a palm held close to the bottom usually feels the heat within 2 to 4 minutes), sprinkle in the chiles, coriander and cumin.
1 Tbsp sesame oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 Tbsp peeled and julienned ginger 3 scallions, both green and white parts, cut into thin disks 4¼ cups chicken or vegetable broth ¼ cup sake 1 Tbsp instant wakame sea vegetable, soaked in cold water for 2 minutes and drained 1 Tbsp white sesame seeds, toasted in a skillet Tamari to taste Ground white pepper to taste In a medium pot, heat the sesame oil over medium heat until it’s hot, but not smoking. Add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add the white part of the scallions, reserving the green part, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
Toast the spices, shaking the pan very frequently, until the chiles blacken and smell smoky-hot and the seeds turn reddish brown and smell strongly aromatic (nutty with citrus undertones), 1 to 2 minutes.
Add the chicken broth and sake, then bring the mixture to a boil. Add the wakame and the sesame seeds. Season the soup with a few drops of tamari and ground white pepper, and add the green part of the scallions.
Transfer this spice blend to a blender jar and plunk in the tomato. Purée, scraping the insides of the jar as needed, to make a smooth, reddish brown paste with a smoky aroma. Once the peas are cooked, scrape the spicy, well-seasoned tomato paste into the pan. Stir in the cilantro and salt. Set the heat to medium-high and vigorously boil the dal, uncovered, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to mingle and the sauce to slightly thicken, 12 to 15 minutes. For a thicker sauce, mash some of the peas and potatoes with the back of a spoon. Serve warm.
After a few strong stirs, serve piping hot in individual bowls.
Recipe courtesy of Raghavan Iyer (RaghavanIyer.com). NATampa.com
Recipe of Hiroko Shimbo from The Japanese Kitchen; permission from Quarto Publishing Group USA.
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This soup satisfies a body’s call for a dish rich in minerals and vitamins.
eggplant and cook over medium-high heat, for 15 minutes, until lightly browned, mixing often. Remove the eggplant with a slotted spoon and add the onions and celery to the skillet. Lower the heat and sauté, stirring occasionally. When the celery is tender, in about 10 minutes, add the tomatoes. Cover and continue to cook, mixing the vegetables together, for 10 minutes more. Add the eggplant. Drain the capers and soak them in cold water for 15 minutes. Rinse and blot on a paper towel.
Pasta with Caponata Try adding a sliced avocado or a can of tuna fish packed in olive oil. Yields: 4 servings Caponata: 2 Tbsp olive oil ¾ lb eggplant, peeled and diced (about 2 cups) 1 celery rib (about ½ cup) 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup) 1 small tomato, coarsely chopped (about ½ cup) 2 Tbsp capers packed in vinegar
In a small pan, heat the vinegar and natural sugar together. As soon as the mixture boils, add desired amount of capers and pine nuts, then salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 1 minute, and then add to the eggplant mixture. Cook over a low heat for 5 minutes. Adjust the seasoning.
2 Tbsp wine vinegar 2 tsp natural sugar, optional 1 Tbsp pine nuts Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Transfer to a large serving bowl. The dish is best at room temperature, but can be cold.
Pasta: ¾ lb farfalle or penne pasta 1 can tuna packed in olive oil, drained (optional) 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan 2 Tbsp julienned fresh basil leaves
For the pasta, bring a big pot of salted water to a boil and add the pasta. Cook until al dente, drain and pour over the caponata. Add the tuna if desired. Toss gently and garnish with the Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
For the caponata, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the
Recipe courtesy of Eugenia Bone (Kitchen Ecosystem.com).
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SPICE UP HEALTHY COOKING Six Seasonings with Surprising Payoffs by Amber Lanier Nagle
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pices add a punch of extra flavor to our favorite dishes, but they also possess proven health and wellness properties. From regulating blood sugar to reducing inflammation to helping control appetite, behold the magnificent six.
Garlic (Allium sativum)
“There’s a lot of evidence that suggests garlic supports heart health,” says Rosalee de la Forêt, a clinical herbalist and author of Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients into Foods and Remedies that Heal. A study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition tracked the blood pressure of 79 patients with uncontrolled hypertension and found that the mean systolic blood pressure of those consuming two 240-milligram capsules of aged garlic extract a day for 12 weeks significantly decreased compared to those taking one capsule or a placebo. 28
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“Garlic may also reduce the duration and severity of colds and flu when taken at the onset of symptoms and each day afterwards,” says de la Forêt, citing a study published in Clinical Nutrition. “I mince a clove and mix it with honey to make it easier to swallow.”
Turmeric (Curcuma longa)
Dr. Lipi Roy, a clinical assistant professor at the New York University School of Medicine and blogger at SpicesForLifemd. com, considers turmeric the golden spice of life. “In addition to its role in Indian and Asian cuisine, turmeric is used in traditional Indian medicine to treat common ailments like stomach upset, ulcers, flatulence, arthritis, sprains, wounds and skin and eye infections,” she says. A study published in Oncogene concluded that curcumin (the active ingredient in turmeric) was a more potent anti-inflam-
Herbs are not spices although the term spice is sometimes used to encompass them all. An herb is the leaf of a plant when used in cooking. Spices can be buds, bark, roots, berries, seeds or any other part of a plant, and are often dried. ~McCormick Science Institute matory agent than aspirin or ibuprofen. Try adding a little turmeric and ground black pepper to soups, salads and sauces.
Black Pepper (Piper nigrum)
Used in India for 4,000 years, black pepper may be the most popular spice of our era. “Black pepper can increase the amount of nutrients your body absorbs from other food and spices,” says de la Forêt. A study published in Plant Medica concluded that subjects consuming a small amount (20 milligrams) of an extract of black pepper showed an increase of retained curcumin in their bodies. For maximum benefits, grind whole peppercorns directly onto food at mealtime.
Cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia and Cinnamomum verum)
“One of cinnamon’s super powers is that it may help regulate blood glucose in patients with Type 2 diabetes,” Roy says. In a study published in Diabetic Medicine, subjects taking two grams of cinnamon daily for 12 weeks exhibited much better blood sugar control. Roy suggests sprinkling it on oatmeal, apples, pumpkin pie and brownies. Roast chicken flavored with cinnamon and other spices is another treat.
Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
“Ginger is a rhizome people have traditionally used medicinally to help with digestive issues, including upset stomachs and nausea,” says Karen Kennedy, of Concord, Ohio, a horticulturist and educator at the Herb Society of America. In a study published in the World Journal of Gastroenterology, researchers
concluded that gastric emptying and relief was more rapid after subjects with frequent or severe stomach upsets ingested 1.2 grams of ginger. Ginger is also linked to increased circulation and reduced inflammation. A study published in Phytotherapy Research noted that this spice also worked in alleviating migraines equal to the pharmaceutical sumatriptan (Imitrex). According to a study in the journal Arthritis, it’s an effective tool in the battle against rheumatoid arthritis. Ginger adds a zing of healthy flavor to hot teas and stir-fried veggies such as broccoli, green beans, carrots or mushrooms.
Paprika (Capsicum annuum)
A common spice added to Hungarian, Portuguese, Spanish, Turkish and Indian cuisine, paprika is rich in natural carotenoids (the orangey pigment in many plants with antioxidant power) and capsaicin, both of which may decrease mortality from chronic illnesses. Another benefit of this capsaicincontaining spice is its ability to control appetite. In research published in the journal Physiology and Behavior, participants that consumed red pepper spice had a slightly higher core temperature and energy expenditure after a meal than the control group. The study further suggested that those that consumed capsaicin-containing spices like paprika ate fewer calories per day and had less interest in food. “Paprika is a great salt alternative, too,” says Roy. “Too often, people think they are craving salt, but they aren’t. They are craving flavor, and paprika gives a nice kick to chili, salad, grilled cheese and so many other foods.” Amber Lanier Nagle is a freelance writer in Northwest Georgia (AmberNagle.com). March 2018
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the sun’s life-giving rays, essential for the body’s production of vitamin D, and possibly prompting a host of health problems.
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Safe Exposure Update
Sunshine on Our Shoulders
Makes Us Happy and Healthy by Kathleen Barnes
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“Ninety percent of the vitamin D we get comes from the sun, and exposing arms and legs for a few minutes a day is enough for most people with no risk of skin cancer,” says Registered Nurse Sue Penckofer, Ph.D., a professor in the School of Nursing at Chicago’s Loyola University. She’s the lead researcher for the Sunshine 2 Study, a clinical trial investigating the vitamin’s vital role in relieving depression. “Every tissue and cell of your body requires vitamin D to function properly,” says Michael Holick, Ph.D., a medical doctor who has pioneered vitamin D research at the Boston University Medical Center. A 40-year professor at the Boston University School of Medicine, he’s a fervent advocate of sensible sun exposure. “Vitamin D is actually a hormone, essential for bone and muscle health. It plays a significant role in reducing the risk of infectious diseases, including cardiovascular problems and certain cancers, contributes to brain function and memory, and elevates mood, all while reducing early mortality,” explains Holick, author of The Vitamin D Solution: A 3-Step Strategy to Cure Our Most Common Health Problem. Yet, he says, about half of all Americans are among the 1 billion people worldwide that are vitamin D deficient. Published vitamin D research in the U.S. National Library of Medicine turns up 74,486 studies and citations dating back to 1922, with nearly half done in the past 10 years; 478 of the total were authored or co-authored by Holick or cited his research. His work confirms that sensible sun exposure and supplementing with natural vitamin D3 brings vitamin D levels to the optimal 40 to 60 nanograms per milliliter (ng/ml). New research from the University of Surrey, in the UK, found D3 twice as effective in raising vitamin D levels as D2, which is often synthetically produced. While the human body manufactures vitamin D as a response to sun exposure,
At least 10 hours a week outdoors in sunshine is crucial for children under 6 for development of healthy eyes. Otherwise, the risk of myopia increases, which in turn lends risk for cataracts and glaucoma in adulthood. ~University of Sydney Adolescent and Eye Study of 2,000 children eating certain foods like fatty fish, egg yolks and cheese can help. Fortifying foods with the vitamin is controversial. “It’s interesting that the right sun exposure will correct D deficiency rapidly, but won’t create an excess. Our bodies stop producing the hormone vitamin D once we have enough,” says Dr. Robert Thompson, an obstetrician, gynecologist and nutrition specialist in Anchorage, Alaska, and author of The Calcium Lie II: What Your Doctor Still Doesn’t Know.
Bare Minimum Holick, who differentiates between unhealthy tanning and healthy sun exposure, recommends exposing arms and legs to noonday sun for five to 10 minutes three times a week for most people. He adds, “Everyone needs 1,500 to 2,000 international units of vitamin D3 [supplements] a day year-round, and obese people need two to three times that much, because their ability to manufacture vitamin D is impaired.” Penckofer’s research confirms that fair-skinned people absorb the sun’s rays easily and quickly, while darker-skinned people have a natural sunblock, so they need much longer sun exposure to absorb the UVB rays that trigger the production of vitamin D. She remarks that inadequate vitamin D is a possible explanation for the greater risk of high blood pressure observed in African-Americans. Holick contends that anyone living north of Atlanta, Georgia, cannot get enough winter sun exposure to maintain optimal vitamin D levels. “While vitamin D can be stored in the body for up to two months, a winter-induced deficiency is a convincing explanation for the seasonal affective disorder that strikes many in northern states in January, just two months after the weather turns too cold to get sufficient sun exposure,” explains Penckofer. “In Alaska, we eat lots of fatty fish and take D supplements in winter. We know there’s no chance we’re getting the D we need from the sun, even when we’re sunbathing in negative 30 degrees Fahrenheit temperatures,” quips Thompson.
Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous books on natural health, including Food Is Medicine: 101Prescriptions from the Garden. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.
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then lower and repeat. Continue for one minute. Make it easier by doing slow and controlled reps without dumbbells.
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WALL PUSHUPS. Stand at arm’s length away from a wall with feet hip-width apart. Place palms shoulderwidth apart on the wall. Bend elbows and lower the upper body toward the wall, keeping the core tight and straight. Pause, and then press back to the starting position and repeat. Continue for one minute. Make it harder by taking a step back from the wall, pushing out from a kneeling position.
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hen life makes a long workout impossible, a 10-minute, totalbody fitness routine can be super-efficient and effective, if done right. To maximize results, strategically order the exercises to work different muscles each time, allowing one set of muscles to rest while working another. This is the basis for a 10-step workout that Franklin Antoian, an American Council on Exercise-certified personal trainer and founder of iBodyFit, created for SilverSneakers. The steps can be part of a regular routine or done on their own three times a week every other day, gradually working up to five days a week. Needed equipment includes a chair, light dumbbells (or filled water bottles or food cans), a yoga block (or small soft ball or pillow) and a watch or timer. Given extra time, warm up by walking in place for five minutes, and then perform each exercise in order for one minute, doing as many reps as possible. Try not to rest between exercises. If a full minute feels too challenging, start with 45 seconds of exercise and 15 seconds of rest.
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BRIDGE. Lie face-up on the floor with knees bent and feet flat. Press heels firmly and raise hips to form a straight line from shoulders to knees. Pause for three seconds in this position, and then lower and repeat. Continue for one minute.
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CLAMSHELL. Lie on the floor on the left side, with hips and knees bent 45 degrees, the right leg on top of the left, heels together. Keeping feet together, raise the top knee as high as possible without moving the pelvis or letting the bottom leg leave the floor. Pause, and then return to the starting position. Continue for 30 seconds; switch sides and repeat.
SEATED KNEE RAISE. Sit at the front of the chair with knees bent and feet flat, holding onto the sides for balance. Keeping the knee bent, lift the right leg about six inches off the floor. Pause for three seconds, and then lower and repeat with the left leg. Continue alternating for one minute.
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BICEPS CURL. Stand with feet hip-width apart. Hold dumbbells with arms at each side, palms facing forward. Keeping the upper arms still, bend both elbows to bring the dumbbells as close to the shoulders as possible. Pause, and then slowly lower and repeat. Each time arms return to the starting position, completely straighten them. Continue for one minute. Make it easier with slow and controlled reps without using dumbbells. TRICEPS EXTENSION. Stand with feet hip-width apart. Hold the end of one dumbbell with both hands. Position arms so elbows are pointing up, with upper arms by the ears and the dumbbell behind the head. The neck is aligned with the back; with shoulders down and back. Keeping upper arms still, straighten the elbows until the dumbbell is overhead. Pause, and then slowly lower and repeat. Continue for one minute. Make it easier by sitting in a chair.
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Ilona Selke on the
Power of Dreaming Big by April Thompson
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or 30 years, international bestselling author, teacher and speaker Ilona Selke has inspired thousands of people worldwide to create a more fulfilling life by discovering the power of their consciousness. She’s the author of six books, including Dream Big: The Universe is Listening and The Big Secret, co-authored with Jack Canfield. Her Living from Vision course, available in six languages including Chinese, teaches how to use the power of visualization to tap into our highest potential and deepest dreams in order to manifest miracles. Born in the Himalayas to German parents, Selke spent her first three years in Afghanistan speaking Persian and German, and then grew up in Germany. She moved to the U.S. at age 20 to study philosophy, where she met her husband and partner, Don Paris. The couple spent 25 years studying and communicating with dolphins in natural waters, experiences shared through her books Wisdom of the Dolphins and Dolphins, Love and Destiny. They split their time between a geodesic dome home on a Northwest Pacific island and the Shambala retreat center they founded in Bali.
What is key to manifesting our dreams and desires? It’s a four-step process. First, form a clear description in your mind, positively framed and based on your passion. No matter how big the dream, if you are behind it heart and soul, you will manifest miracles. Next, imagine the scenario as if it has already happened. The third and most vital step is to feel the feeling of your fulfilled wish as if it has already manifested. 34
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Fourth, create a metaphorical image that represents the feeling. By applying this method, our clients have manifested a desired pregnancy, funding for an overseas orphanage and redemption of a suicidal teen. In the latter case, the young man went on to focus on his dream of learning jazz piano well enough to play benefit concerts for children being treated for cancer.
Which universal principles are at work behind manifestation? We live in a conscious, interactive universe, and it is listening. Our Western scientific mindset may not support the idea, but thousands of years of mystical teachings, as well as new understanding via quantum physics, teach that the observer is an intriNATampa.com
cate part of what appears to be solid matter. In practice, it means we can communicate intentionally with the universe. When we learn to do so, it responds to us.
How do our thoughts affect our reality? All our thoughts, subconscious as well as conscious, affect how things manifest around us. If we have contradictory beliefs, it is hard to manifest things. For example, if we say we want money, but somehow believe that money is dirty, evil or undeserved, then we are pushing and pulling against ourselves. It’s important to dive into our subconscious mind and heart, and deal with the negative feelings that dwell there, such as hurt, sadness and trauma. Make this a daily activity—cleaning your emotional being. Eventually, your subconscious and conscious mind as well as the superconscious will all point in one direction and you will see your desired results. We guide people to build their success, aspirations and dreams in alignment with their deepest values as well as their purpose in life. Uniting purpose and direction is tremendous fuel for moving in the direction of your dreams.
Why does choosing goals aligned with our purpose make them manifest more easily? Personal goals and inner purpose are not always aligned for everyone. However, when you take time to become aware of your deepest dreams, you may find that a part of your purpose is embedded in them. Be aware that many people confuse their larger life purpose with their talents. Our talents are what we love to do, what we are good at. Yet our deeper purpose actually is to shine more light and share more love. That is the common true root to our purpose. My suggestion is to read books that share success stories from those that are living on purpose and provide step-by-step instructions on how to get there. Connect with April Thompson, in Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.
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Reclaim Your Magic Make Your World Wondrous Again
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by Paige Leigh Reist
e are all born with magic, but somewhere along the way, life tends to stomp it out of us. When we are living in our magic, we become curious, passionate and energetic. We thrive. Here are five ways to begin to reclaim our own special vibrancy.
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LIVE WITH EARTH’S CYCLES Our planet teaches by example how to live in harmony with the seasons. Rest in the winter, awake to new beginnings in spring and rejoice in summer’s bounty. Give extra thanks in autumn. Live by and with the land, and watch how goodness magically blooms into being.
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EXERCISE INTUITION Trusting in our intuition is generally discouraged from a young age. We’re taught to ignore it in favor of logic, following social scripts and displaying expected behaviors. We’re told whom to look to for answers, definitions of right and wrong and true and false, and that grown-ups always know best. A powerful way to counteract this conditioning is to come to trust ourselves. Intuition is like a muscle—the more we use it, the more powerful it becomes. The spiritual “still small voice” won’t lead us astray.
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COMMUNE Speaking our truth is transformative. To be heard, validated and supported is a
powerful catalyst of personal growth and supports self-worth. Whenever possible, make time to meet with kindred spirits and share personal stories, wisdom and struggles around the proverbial fire.
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CELEBRATE Spend time thinking about what it is that comprises the essence of oneself and celebrate it—that is where magic lives. Often, the qualities that carry our magic may have been put down. Sensitivity can be considered weakness. Determination might be termed stubbornness. But if we unabashedly love and celebrate these qualities in ourself, we begin to re-conceptualize them as sources of strength and power, and magic seeps through.
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STOP ACCEPTING THE MUNDANE Let go of anything that does more to limit rather than propel progress. Review media habits, relationships, jobs and character traits, and be ruthless in pruning what needs to go. Try to interact only with people, activities and things that produce glowing feelings of inspiration, fulfillment and buzzing vitality. Assess habits honestly and choose meaningful substance over comfort, ease and familiarity. Paige Leigh Reist is a writer from Calgary, Alberta, Canada, who blogs at TheWholesomeHandbook.com. March 2018
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Upbeat Kids Five Steps to Positivity by Tamar Chansky
This is a family master plan for helping both children and adults resist negative thinking.
Step One: Empathize with a Child’s Experience While the desired outcome is to help a child embrace a different point of view of their situation, the first goal is not to come on too strong with an agenda of change. Instead, start from where they are, based on an expressed emotion. Reflect this with words, a hug or a gesture. Thoroughly accepting how a child feels doesn’t necessarily imply agreeing or sharing the same view, but it does release them from having to show how bad they feel. So when a child says, “I feel like I’m in jail,” resist the urge to say, “Are you crazy?” Rather than try to steer them off their course, go in the direction of their swerve to help direct them back to their best self. The key is to normalize the experience without minimizing it. Exhibiting too much good cheer means they have no choice but to be grumpy to get their point across. Introduce the idea of choice: “Your thoughts are making you feel really bad. I wonder if there is something different we could do.” Don’t oppressively correct them with the right answer; it makes a child feel bad for being wrong.
Step Two: Relabel Instead of being led down a thorny patch lined with terrible impossibilities and accusations, we might steel ourselves to remain calm, get some distance or take our thoughts with a grain of salt. Relabeling begins with noticing a familiar ring to a child’s thoughts and distress; like us, they can also learn to recognize when “Mr. Negative” appears. Then they’re better prepared for discussion. As parents, when we learn to predict, “Yep, I knew my negative thinking was going to jump to that conclusion,” we can decide to choose other interpretations.
Step Three: Specify What Went Wrong Don’t be tempted to try to solve the huge problem initially presented, such as, “I hate my life, everything is terrible, I can’t do anything right.” The goal is actually much smaller, so teach a child to shrink it by narrowing down from some global form to the specific offending thought or situation that needs to be addressed. With young
children, frame this approach as doing detective work to locate the source of the problem; with older children, explain that it’s usually a triggering event that makes us feel really bad—the straw that broke the camel’s back. It’s key to helping them know what to do to feel better.
Step Four: Optimize and Rewire When a child is thinking negatively, their thoughts stall, their strengths and resources lock up, and their energy, motivation and hopefulness are drained. Try different settings or perspectives on the specific problem the child has identified and choose the version or interpretation that works best for them, one that is the least damaging, most accurate and gets their system moving in a new direction.
Step Five: Mobilize to Be the Change When we can’t think our way out of a mood, we can move ourselves out of it. Like picking up the needle on a skipping
record and putting it down elsewhere, doing something active helps the brain engage in something enjoyable until our nervous system recovers. Thoughts, like a windup toy with its wheels against a wall, can keep spinning fruitlessly in place until manually turned in a new direction. Redirecting differs from distracting ourself from negative thoughts. Distractions play hide-and-seek with negativity; eventually, it will find us again. The master plan in caring for a child calls for us to first dismantle the power of whatever perspective is bullying them, correctly value ideas and then focus on what matters most. Whether we’re accepting or dismissing thoughts that suggest themselves, either way, we’re the boss because thoughts have only the power we give them and we are equipped to let them float on by or to amend, correct or replace them. Psychologist Tamar Chansky, Ph.D., is the founder and director of the Children’s and Adult Center for OCD and Anxiety, in Plymouth Meeting, PA. Her many books include Freeing Your Child from Negative Thinking. For more information, visit TamarChansky.com.
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or salsa verde recipe, suggests Registered Dietitian and nutritionist Madeline Basler, of Long Island, New York. One of her go-to’s is her Earth Day Carrot Top Pesto (Tinyurl. com/CarrotTopPestoRecipe). Beet greens can be sautéed like spinach, in a little extra-virgin olive oil with garlic, as a veggie side.
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Fruit Snippets Stray grapes, a half-finished peach, overripe bananas, wrinkly berries and the core of a pineapple can all go in the freezer, and then into a smoothie.
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FRUGAL FOODIE Practical Uses for Aging Produce by Judith Fertig
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hen Jacques Pépin was growing up in France during World War II, he watched his mother use every scrap of food to meet the family’s needs, and then send him to live with a farmer in summer so her growing son could eat fresh from the farm. Today, the internationally renowned PBS-TV chef and cookbook author carries these sensibilities forward at his home and studio in Madison, Connecticut. “In Europe, and certainly in France, healthy food is much more expensive,” he says. “In America, a chef may have the person that washes dishes also prepare salads. With lettuce, he’ll cut off the whole top, cut out the heart and throw out the rest.” U.S. restaurant kitchens mirror home kitchens, where the average family throws away a quarter of the food they buy, wasting an average of $2,200 a year. These scraps mean wasted food and money at home, plus misspent resources to grow and transport the food. According to a report by the National Resource Defense Council, “Getting food to our tables eats up 10 percent of the total U.S. energy budget, uses 50 percent of U.S. land and swallows 80 percent of the fresh water consumed in the United States.”
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To save money and also live better, here are just some of many easy ways to use up every bit of fresh produce we buy.
Asparagus Ends
Self-described “frugal foodie” Diana Johnson, of Auburn, Washington, never lets asparagus ends go to waste. With the help of a blender, she turns them into a creamy asparagus soup—minus the cream—that her family loves (Tinyurl.com/AsparagusSoupTips).
Broccoli, Swiss Chard and Spinach Stems
Thrifty cooks know the magic of quick pickles. Recycle the brine from pickles and pack thinly cut stems of broccoli, Swiss chard and mature spinach into the jar until covered with the brine, then seal and refrigerate. In a few days, these quick pickles will be ready for snacking and sandwiches.
Carrot and Beet Tops
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Freeze what’s left in the bottle in ice cube trays, suggests Anisha Jhaveri, a film writer and wine lover in New York City. It can add flavor to soups and stews, sauces and desserts like wine-poached pears.
Lemon Peels The limonene in lemon peels is a natural cleaner and degreaser, says blogger Jill Nystul, of Salt Lake City, Utah. She makes her own Citrus Vinegar All-Purpose Cleanser by simply packing lemon peels in a jar and topping with vinegar. See how at Tinyurl.com/HomemadeCitrusCleaners.
Vegetable Peels and Trimmings Instead of throwing out onion skins, carrot peels, celery leaves and tough leek stems, collect them in a freezer bag over time and store in the freezer. When enough has accumulated to fill a pot, make homemade vegetable stock, suggests Sonnet Lauberth, a certified holistic health coach, blogger and cookbook author in Seattle (InSonnetsKitchen.com/ how-to-make-perfect-vegetable-stock-for). At home, Pépin makes “fridge soup” once a week. “Whatever is left in the fridge—carrots, lettuce, a piece of leftover meat or whatever else I made the other day—goes into the soup,” says Pépin. “We finish it with some vermicelli or polenta or good bread.” A delicious meal, shared with family and friends, makes frugality festive. Judith Fertig writes award-winning cookbooks plus foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).
Nine Tips to Tackle Food Waste at Home
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onathan Bloom, author of American Wasteland: How America Throws Away Nearly Half of Its Food (And What We Can Do About It), suggests many ways to curb this habit at, WastedFood.com. Here are some suggestions from him and others:
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Shop smart. Plan meals for the week with a detailed shopping list, suggests Madeline Basler, a certified dietitian nutritionist in Long Island, New York.
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Save, transform and eat leftovers. “Eat down the fridge,” counsels Kim O’Donnell, a chef and cookbook author in Portland, Oregon. Turn leftovers into frittata, sandwich fillings, pasta sauces and soups. In this way, we’re not eating quite the same meal again.
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Store food in safe, sealable glass containers, so it’s easy to see. Avoid clutter in the refrigerator and freezer; if we can’t see it, we won’t eat it.
Treat expiration and sell-by dates as just guidelines. There is wiggle room in both, advises Bloom.
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Donate extra pantry items to food banks and places that provide hot meals for those in need.
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Preserve the bounty of the garden. Learn how to make quick pickles, pasta sauces and foods to freeze.
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Join a food exchange. Emily Paster, cofounder of Chicago Food Swap, helps farmers, foragers, home cooks, gardeners, bakers and canners trade or barter their produce and products.
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Go social. PDX Food Swap, in Portland, Oregon; BK Swappers, in Brooklyn, New York; and ATX Swappers, in Austin, Texas, combine food exchange events with a potluck.
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aily, as a holistic dental practice, in addition to removing toxic root canals, reducing metals in the mouth, addressing poor bite structure and curbing the proliferation of disease-causing organisms, we must also focus on the young and see if we can prevent them from entering the downhill chute producing more of the same results. It isn’t normal! Something can be done. This is the stuff about which I am really passionate. We know from the early work of Weston Price, among others, the key role of nutrition. Price logged thousands of miles looking and cataloguing the diets of remote populations with healthy teeth and good oral structure and proving the predominance of nutrition in dental health. We can build on these observations and mount a real offensive by applying this philosophy: Treating kids is about treating the entire family. The family is the essential element for change, a self-contained support group with every interest in creating a better 40
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tomorrow. Admittedly, part of our strategy is having parents bring in their children to see what is nutritionally imperative for the child, which is often sufficient motivation for the parents to change too.
Prenatal Health Education for Everyone
Pregnancy changes the oral environment; the oral health of the mother must be closely monitored. Fluctuations of pH, alkalinity and hormones can directly promote new pathogens to be introduced. Along with everyone in the household, the baby’s flora can mature into a healthy organic biome. Many ask, “How early can my baby be seen?” Answer, “As soon as possible!” With the greater acceptance of the importance of the mouth in overall body health, we can adequately address nutrition, remineralization and proper mouth structure. It is critical to know the role of minerals, vitamin D and fat soluble vitamins in NATampa.com
Demineralization & Remineralization
How is it that Price found many remote cultures where teeth were in excellent condition, not showing any signs of decay and poor structure? Most likely, they were not eating daily carbohydrates and sugars which are deemed the cause of decay. Is it possible that teeth can heal themselves on an ongoing basis? If other parts of the body
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prenatal development. In addition, a diet low in lectins and phytates will help vitamin and mineral absorption. The anti-nutrients are plant toxins found in many grains, seeds and legumes which bind nutrients, making them bio-unavailable. The idea of prenatal nutrition needs wide circulation, family-tofamily and out into the culture. We monitor infants for lip or tongue ties, a condition where the baby’s tongue seems to be tethered to the floor of the mouth. Sometimes at birth these tethers fail to detach and the infant has a harder time breastfeeding. But what is really interesting is how these ties inhibit proper cranial development. Diet has tremendous impact in the formative years of oral development, perhaps even more than brushing. With the wrong diet, we see the development of narrowed jaws and tooth crowding with a likelihood of tooth and gum disease and impeded electrical flows in the body. We do not advocate intervention in the child’s mouth with drilling and filling material, but rather a strategy to reset the oral environment through remineralization and addressing the microorganism population with oral probiotics.
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can do this, why not the teeth? The good news is a system already exists in the oral cavity to protect the integrity of each tooth, a natural process that goes on all the time, one of demineralization and remineralization. Teeth are important to survival and it makes sense for the body to support the integrity of healthy teeth.
bacteria to counter the effects of antibiotics and poor diet that have depleted beneficial bacteria. This once-a-day mint flavored lozenge may have extended positive effects up into the nose and ears. Children 3 to 10 years of age may experience a lessening of allergies, skin rashes and better absorption of nutrients with a balanced flora.
How it Works
Ozone and Cleanings
As food starts to be broken down at the cellular level, saliva and plaque become acidic and this lowers pH. Minerals (calcium and phosphorus) within teeth become soluble in the lower pH environment and will actually leave the tooth and dissolve into saliva. This manifests as white chalky patches over teeth. After a meal, the pH will rebound and minerals within saliva will return into the teeth. What is really interesting is that good bacteria provide a biofilm over the teeth’s surface to help maintain/buffer this balance. What can go wrong here? What throws the demineralization-remineralization process out of balance? The answer is the Western diet and its many varieties of processed foods with numerous chemical concoctions never encountered in nature. There is an overabundance of complex carbohydrates and concentrated sugars. Processed foods take much longer to digest which prolongs the acid condition in the mouth, which in turn requires more and more demineralization to occur, robbing the teeth of additional calcium and phosphorous. Full remineralization never fully takes place and gradually the acid condition opens the door for bacteria to colonize the fissures and spaces around teeth and displace the protective biofilm communities. This leads to an anaerobic condition. The self-healing process is then out of balance.
Children can really benefit from simple diet changes and the inclusion of probiotics and ozone dental cleanings. Ozonated oils and water are part of the process. At Natural Smiles, I use a digital impression system to help advance rampant cases, fabricating dental trays to directly apply therapeutic agents. Starting children off with the benefit of a clean and functioning oral environment means a body that can operate in health. The oral salivary system is already equipped to prevent decay. Let’s support that system and do what we can to prevent health problems later in life. Tooth and gum disease, poor jaw structure and
toxicity from deteriorating root canals and metals is NOT normal! We can have a tremendous effect on the overall declining health statistics. Starting children with this approach makes natural dentistry equate to health dentistry. Dr. Carlo Litano has been practicing holistic dentistry for 12 years and recently established his new practice in Pinellas County. After many years in the Pacific Northwest, he and his two boys now call Tampa Bay home. He is a Huggins certified biological dentist with an emphasis on nutrition, decreasing toxicity and promoting adequate oral/cranial structure. In addition to removing failed toxic fillings as well as root canals using ozone, he is very excited to promote zirconia ceramic dental implants as an alternative to metal titanium implants. Natural Smiles is located at 9087 Belcher Rd., Pinellas Park. For more information and appointments, call 727-300-0044. See ad below.
Addressing the Microorganism Population
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Dietitians and Nutritionists Explained by Sarah Krieger
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s a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), I am often asked what the difference is between the Registered Dietitian (RD) and the Nutritionist (N). In a word: education. RDs have a Bachelor of Science degree in dietetics. We then move forward with a master’s degree of our choosing. Many of the more than 96 thousand RDs in the United States have a Master of Science, but others (like I) have a Master of Public Health or Master of Education or Master of Business Administration. Part of our education is to participate in 900 to 1200 hours of an internship, including clinical, community and food service plus more. We then take a national exam to become registered as a dietitian. We then keep up with the emerging nutrition science and are required to take 75 hours of continuing approved education per five years. Each state in the U.S. has its own license laws for healthcare professionals. Forty-five states in the U.S. require a license (L) for the RD to practice nutrition education to individuals in the state. Here in Florida, we have a license and it is a great one. What does that mean? We require proof to the state health department that the RD went through the education, training and continuing education to counsel Floridians on their nutritional goals. A nutritionist (N) is anyone who takes a quick class online and says s(he) can counsel Floridians on nutrition. An RD is also an N, but an N is not an RD. You get it. Fast forward to legislation weeks in Tallahassee—which is now. As a passionate RDN, I, along with the 3200 RDNs
in Florida, work to protect the public. RDNs work in hospitals, schools and food service, but also with individuals. There are some individuals who want the RDN, LDN license. You want a professional who understands both medical and nutritional conditions. Know that you have a fantastic RDN, LDN team in Florida. Sarah Krieger received a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from Central Michigan University and a Master of Public Health degree from the University of South Florida. She is a registered and licensed dietitian and nutritionist (RDN) and has her practice at Healthy Lifestyles Tampa Bay. She is the recipient of the Dietitian of the Year Award for Florida, for the Florida Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 2017. Healthy Lifestyles Tampa Bay is located at 8479 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. N, St. Petersburg. For more information, call 727-9066185 and/or visit Healthy LifestylesTampaBay.com. See ad page 20. March 2018
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Sprouts for Pets
Crunchy Nutrition Animals Will Love espite their small size, sprouts pack a nutritional wallop with vitamins, minerals, amino acids, enzymes, antioxidants and protein. Dogs, birds, horses and even cats enjoy the crunch, as well as the health benefits.
Cats
Bad weather always looks worse through a window. ~Tom Lehrer
Notorious for being picky eaters, cats might balk at sprouts being added to their regular diet. Rather than upsetting the status quo, grow sprouts like alfalfa or barley on a handy windowsill for grazing. “My cats prefer self-serve,” observes veterinarian Carol Osborne, owner of the Chagrin Falls Veterinary Center & Pet Clinic, in Ohio. “Now they leave my house plants alone.” Both cats and dogs may show improved gastric intestinal health as a result.
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so a dog gets used to the slightly bitter taste. Once acclimated, one-eighth to onequarter cup daily per 20 pounds of the pet’s weight is the rule of thumb,” says Osborne. She counsels against serving Fido onion, garlic, corn or mushroom sprouts. Peas, sunflowers, radishes, alfalfa and clover are suggested; they are all tasty and easy to grow.
Birds “We encourage people to make their own sprouts. It’s easy to get quality seeds for legumes or grains from Whole Foods, BobsRedMill.com or Nuts.com,” says Ann Brooks, president of the all-volunteer Phoenix Landing Foundation, in Asheville, North Carolina. They provide educational activities and facilitate adoption of birds, from parakeets to ma-
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caws. Sprouts from the store can be risky, because of bacteria, she cautions. “If not growing your own, the only one I recommend is the organic crunchy mix from SunnyCreekFarm.com. Be sure to get the freshest date possible.” “One of my favorite sprouts is mung beans, because they appear in two days or less. Birds like the crunch,” says Brooks. “Sprouts are safe to leave in the cage all day because they are live foods.”
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Horses When adding sprouts to a horse’s regular diet, it’s important to balance the intake. “A lot of barns feed forage three times a day. I know of a couple that feed one meal of sprouts and the other two of hay,” says Clair Thunes, Ph.D., a consulting equine nutritionist with Summit Equine Nutrition in Sacramento, California. “Several companies sell systems for large-scale growing.” The sprouts grow with matted roots in what is called a biscuit, weighing about 18 pounds.
Instead of sprouting one kind of seed per jar, consider creating a mix. Difficult to mix with other feed, the biscuits are fed separately, roots and all. “Because of sporadic drought conditions, the idea of growing your own fodder became more popular, thinking it might make forage supply more dependable and possibly cheaper after initial startup costs,” Thunes explains. “Owners have a sense of control over what the horse eats, there’s less reliance on a supplier and the seeds are less expensive than hay. Due to moisture and nutritional differences, you can’t swap sprouts and hay pound for pound. It’s best to consult a veterinarian or nutritionist.” Sprouts contain a lot of moisture and have an inverted calcium phosphorus ratio that has to be accounted for she says. Horses enjoy barley, sunflower and flax sprouts for variety. The high moisture content may help reduce the risk of intestinal impaction and resulting colic.
Good for All “Sprouts are a healthy form of nutrition and a hip way for both pets and people to enjoy greens,” says Osborne. “They’re a great go-to powerhouse of nutrition, often more nutritious than the adult plant.” Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.
Sprouting Tips 4 Always use organic seeds. SproutHouse.com and Rareseeds.com are additional sources. 4 Seeds sprout in water or soil. Avoid direct sunlight. 4 Practice good hygiene to avoid bacteria. Rinse seeds several times a day to prevent mold. Once the sprouts show a bit of green, dry them to remove excess moisture before refrigerating. 4 Refrigerate for up to a week for peak freshness, but no longer. 4 Use a mix of seeds or one kind at a time. Discard any seeds that don’t sprout with the rest. 4 Sunflower seeds produce a particularly high volume of sprouts.
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Printed calendar is a gratis feature exclusively for advertisers who make this magazine possible. Non-advertisers are free to use the on-line calendar at natampa.com. FRIDAY, MARCH 2 The Yoga of Whistling a Happy Tune – 6-7:30pm. A lecture on the use of music therapy and yoga therapy to heal your mind, enhance the power of your brain and recall the best things in life, with Leesa Sklover, music therapist, yoga therapist, sacred music performer and Kundalini yoga teacher. $10 Suggested Love offering. Yoga Village, 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater. 727-712-1475, Info@AYogaVillage.com, AYogaVillage.com/events. Teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda – 8pm. Lecture and guided meditation given by Brother Nakulananda, a monk of the Self-Realization Fellowship monastic order. Free. The Holiday Inn, Tampa Westshore Airport, 700 N. Westshore Blvd., Tampa. Info, 813-505-3601. srfTampaBay.org. Finding Inner Peace through Meditation – 8-9pm. Long-time monk of the Self-Realization order, Brother Nakulananda will present, based on the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda, insights and practical advice on how yoga meditation works in one’s life and attendees will experience a guided meditation. Free. Holiday Inn Tampa Westshore Airport, 700 N. Westshore Blvd., Tampa. Info, 813505-3601. Yogananda-srf.org.
SATURDAY, MARCH 3 Awakening Into the Sun Wellness Festival – 9am6pm Sat. 10am-6pm Sun. March 3-4. Join us at South Straub Park for health and wellness activities, spiritual connection, artisan vendors, healthy food
and fun, at St. Pete’s inviting waterfront setting. Pet-friendly, family-fun with free yoga classes 9am1pm Sat. and 10am-1pm Sun. Live music 1:30-6pm daily! Allow your mind, body and spirit to expand and cultivate mindfulness to be your best self! Free Admission. 198 Bayshore Dr. NE, St. Pete. Info, 727-565-2214. AwakeningIntoTheSun.org. Kidding Around Yoga Teacher Training – 9:30am5pm. Mar. 3-4. KAY specializes in blended trainings for almost anyone who works with or has children, using a unique approach to teaching children’s yoga and a series of original music written and performed by the founder, Haris Lender. The blend of independent online learning and 2-day face-to-face intensive training is a fantastic way to learn to teach kids’ yoga without sacrificing the typical three days. Shanti Vinyasa Studio, 9079 Belcher Rd., Pinellas Park. Register, 855-543-9642, Okay.KiddingAroundYoga.com/trainings. Improve Your Digestive Health and Immunity with Ayurveda – 10-11:30am. Sushma Jakkula, Ayurvedic doctor, conducts Intro to Ayurveda sessions to bring awareness of Ayurveda and incorporate those principles for more balance and health into everyday life. $15. Ojas Ayurveda, 6201 Lynn Rd., Tampa. Info & registration, 813-6660810, OjasAyurveda.us. Art of Deliberate Creation: A Workshop – 1:304pm. Intuitive healer, Tina Tricoche will lead us in creating a personal sacred text for the purposes of manifestation in our personal lives and that of the humanity we now occupy. By sacred, we mean dia-
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logue between ourselves and the Uppermost Channels, and worthy to be treated with respect. Bring journal and pen. Sponsored by the Theosophical Society of St. Petersburg. Refreshments. Donation. Unity of Clearwater Peace Cottage, 2465 Nursery Rd., Clearwater. Meetup.com/Theosophical-Society-of-St-Petersburg and Facebook. Healing the Chakras with Yoga and Sound – 3:305pm. Join yoga teacher, mental health counselor and reiki master Meredith Futernick on a journey to learn about the chakras and how blockages can result in an imbalance of these energetic hubs in the body. Move through yoga postures (asanas) and pranayama (breathwork). Bathe in crystal bowl sound healing during savasana, leave feeling balanced and relaxed. $25/advance, $30/day of event. Beach Yoga Wellness, 13443 Gulf Blvd., Madeira Beach. Info & registration, 727-222-6476, Info@BeachYogaWellness.com, BeachYogaWellness.com.
SUNDAY, MARCH 4 Yoga for Finding the Gain in Loss: Brain, Life, and Body – 1-3:30pm. Define your loss and learn to observe how it manifests in your body, heart and mind. Self reflect on how you may be able to find some gain, identify obstacles to personal growth and explore yogic techniques to promote healing and foster new inspiration for creating something new. Workshop cost is included with unlimited pass or $25 without. St. Pete Yoga, 2842 Dr. MLK Jr. St. N. Sign-up, 727-894-9642, StPeteYoga.com.
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for health and longevity. Learn what Spectracell lab testing has to offer to keep you healthy. Discounts available for attendees. Free. Natural Med Therapies, 7600 Bryan Dairy Rd., Ste. C, Largo. RSVP 727-541-2211. Fall Prevention & Balance Workshop – 6:30pm. More than 2.5 million injuries treated in ERs annually are fall related, while one-third of Americans aged 65+ fall each year. Join Dr. Brett Reuter, DPT CSCS, Advanced Medical of Florida, to learn about fall prevention strategies, balance, safety and more. Free. Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727-443-6703, NaturesFoodPatch.com.
THURSDAY, MARCH 8 Apple Curry Walnut Salad – 6:30pm. John van Vlaardingen, JvVHealth, gets us ready for spring with this apple curry walnut salad, a sweet, savory and crunchy mixture that makes for a delicious bite on bread or all by itself. Free. Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727-443-6703, NaturesFoodPatch.com. PlantPure Health & Weight Loss 28-Day Program, Palm Harbor – 6:309:30pm. First night of seminar for 28-day plant-based transition program. Unity of Palm Harbor, 1960 Tampa Rd., Palm Harbor. Info & registration, Steve Kehoe 714-906-8033, PlantPureHealthAndWeightLoss.com/stpetersburgfl/.
SATURDAY, MARCH 10 200hr YTT March Module – 8am-6pm. Mar. 10-11. Join Michelle Maurer, E-RYT500 for Yoga Teacher Training March Module with Beach Yoga Wellness. Please visit beachyogawellness.com for details including specific topics covered and pricing information. Beach Yoga Wellness, 13443 Gulf Blvd., Madeira Beach. Info & registration, 727-222-6476, Info@BeachYogaWellness. com, BeachYogaWellness.com. Tantra: The Art of Living in Fulfillment – 11am. Spiritual sharings by Ahnanda. Conscious living is the path of inner knowledge. Tantra is the journey of integration of all energies. Blog: http://avyakt7.com. aOmnipresent@gmail.com. Myofascial Components of Low Back and Leg Pain – 11am-6pm Sat. 9am6pm Sun. Mar. 10-11. Explore deep tissue structures of the lower body that are the root of most client pain, with Pete Whitridge, BA, LMT. Refine your touch skills and eliminate chronic pain by working below your client’s threshold. Learn self-care strategies as you explore this multi-disciplinary approach to chronic pain. FL Provider #50-1587, NCBTMB #49453-00. 16 Massage CEUs. $300. Yoga4All, 8836 Seminole Blvd., Seminole. Info and Registration, 772-979-5828 Lee Whitridge, BlueMoonies@juno.com.
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Heal & Tune Your Mind – 1:30-5pm. Understand how yoga and music tune the brain to powerful physiological and spiritual effects. Experience yoga, live music, gong inner journey and reflection, with Leesa Sklover, music therapist, yoga therapist, sacred music performer and Kundalini yoga teacher. Additional adventures for separate fees include float paddle yoga and meditation, manateedolphin eco tour, spiritual wellness coaching, and sound and music therapy sessions. $75. Yoga Village, 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater. 727-712-1475, Info@ AYogaVillage.com, AYogaVillage.com/events.
SUNDAY, MARCH 11 Easy Paleo – 1pm. Join Kara Lynn, Kara Lynn’s Kitchen, and gain clearer insight into the world of paleo as well as how to make easy paleo dishes. Free. Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727-443-6703, NaturesFoodPatch.com. Divine Sleep Yoga Nidra – 2:30-3:30pm. $15. Yoga nidra, known as “yogic sleep”, forms a complete experience of deep relaxation, self-healing and integration. It involves systematically relaxing the body, breath and mind as you enter a deep, relaxed state. Yoga nidra can refresh the physical, emotional and mental bodies. This meditation with Nancy MacDonald is suitable for all levels of practitioners. No experience necessary. Shanti Vinyasa Studio, 9079 Belcher Rd., Pinellas Park. Register, 727-542-0116, ShantiVinyasa.com.
TUESDAY, MARCH 13 PlantPure Health & Weight Loss 28-Day Program, St. Pete – 6:309:30pm. First night of seminar for 28-day plant based transition program. Empath Health, 3050 1st Ave. S, St. Pete. Info & registration, Steve Kehoe 714-9068033, PlantPureHealthAndWeightLoss.com/stpetersburgfl/.
THURSDAY, MARCH 15 Cellular Universe: A Process for Healing Mind-Body-Spirit – 6:30-8pm. Patricia V. Scott, PhD shares her philosophy for healing & takes you through her Cellular Universe process which is a by-product of 25 years in practice (hypnosis & NLP) and a lifetime studying human consciousness. $35 or $25/ UPHI Members. UP Hypnosis Institute, 1810 S. Pinellas Ave., Tarpon Springs. 727-943-5003. Info UPHypnosis.com.
FRIDAY, MARCH 16 Friday Night Yin Yoga – 6:30-8pm. Heather Benton, ERYT500. The practice of Yin Yoga targets the dense connective tissue of the hips, pelvis and lower spine. Postures are held for longer periods allowing the practitioner to dive deep and open the flow of energy more easily to the entire body. This slow moving practice is done with the assistance of blocks, blankets, bolsters and straps so all levels of students can participate. $15/Advance; $20/Door. Yoga4All, 8836 Seminole Blvd., Seminole. Info, Heather 727-480-3004. Registration Yoga4All.com/workshops. Wild Woman Project New Moon Circle – 6:30-9pm. This women’s circle with Rebekah Nieliwocki, Wild Woman Project Circle leader and certified integrative nutrition health coach, is a safe and sacred space for women to come together through three main movements of circles, including guided meditation, sharing and intention setting ritual. Women empower each other, use their voices to be heard and seen and share wisdom. $30/in advance, $35/ day of event. Yoga Village, 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater. 727-712-1475, Info@ AYogaVillage.com, AYogaVillage.com/events.
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SATURDAY, MARCH 17 SUP Yoga & Paddle Fitness Certifications – 9am5pm. Join Michelle Maurer, E-RYT500 & Kiristen Cousins, NSP Brand Ambassador, RYT 200 from Grand Cayman Island for a 3-day intensive Paddleboard Yoga Certification. Topics include proper paddling techniques, safety & rescue, class sequencing, appropriate postures and anchoring systems. $625. Beach Yoga Wellness, 13443 Gulf Blvd., Madeira Beach. Info & registration, 727-222-6476, Info@ BeachYogaWellness.com, BeachYogaWellness.com. Yoga as Therapy: Building a Foundation of Understanding – 9am-5pm. March 17-18. Lisa Long, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT, YACEP. Receive hands-on practical tools. Develop a skill set to advance your ability to work privately with students or in group class with a deeper understanding of injuries and special conditions. For 200-Hour certified teachers (Elective in 300 HR TT) or students interested in advanced studies. $215/7-day advance registration; $245/ after. Yoga Village, 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater. 727-712-1475, Info@AYogaVillage.com, AYogaVillage.com/events. Clairvoyance: Seeing with the Eyes of the Soul – 1:30-4pm. Guest speaker Kurt Leland, author of The Multidimensional Human: Practices for Psychic Development and Astral Projection, is a consciousness researcher, intuitive consultant and a seasoned astral projector. He will discuss types of clairvoyance associated with each of our bodies with accounts of personal experience and invite us to ask questions and share. Sponsored by the St. Petersburg Theosophical Lodge. Refreshments. Suggested donation $5-10. Unity of Clearwater Peace Cottage, 2465 Nursery Rd., Clearwater. Meetup.com/Theosophical-Societyof-St-Petersburg and Facebook.
SUNDAY, MARCH 18 Como Dejar de Fumar con la Ayuda de la Hipnosis
– 1pm. Que pasa cuando nuestro cuerpo muere? Dra. Marta Alarcon MD (Colombia), consejera, hipnoterapista, Reiki Master. Confirmar su asistencia, 813-340-3556, MartaAlarcon408@yahoo.com. Keto 101: The Ketogenic Diet – 1pm. What is the ketogenic diet? Explore keto with Liat Golan, RD, LDN, Learn about the scientific principles that underpin it. Free. Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727-443-6703, NaturesFoodPatch.com. Yoga for Compulsions: Brain, Life and Body – 1-3:30pm. What’s really going on behind our mindless compulsions and habits that contribute to unhappiness and imbalance in our lives? We’ll explore principles and practices of yoga to address and resolve not only the symptoms, but also root causes of the disharmony that leads us down paths we often regret. Workshop cost included with unlimited pass or $25 without. St. Pete Yoga, 2842 Dr. MLK Jr. St. N. Sign-up, 727-894-9642, StPeteYoga.com.
TUESDAY, MARCH 20 How to Reduce Stress in Your Life – 7-8pm. Join Nancy Wolf, MA, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, to explore options you may not have heard of for reducing stress. Lecture and experiential. Love donation. The Life Center, 6811 N. Central Ave., Tampa. Info and registration, Nancy 813-500-0579.
THURSDAY, MARCH 22 Reiki I & Reiki II – 9am-1pm. Mar. 22-23. Class certification when completed Reiki II and also Reiki III and CEUs available for LMT, Provider Number MCE 50-13619, for Reiki credits. Reiki is a noninvasive & practical tool for regeneration, transformation and healing. Rev. Maria Antonieta Revello, Reiki, Karuna & Qigong Master, Light Therapist & Samassati practitioner, NLP practitioner. Member of ICRT, ILA. Information and to reserve your space, 813-334-7424, ReikiShrine@gmail.com.
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Wine, Chocolate & Sex – 6pm. Sexual Health Seminar presented by Miranda Giusti, DO. Free. Peaks of Health Metabolic Medical Center, 1120 Belcher Rd. S, Ste. 2. Largo. RSVP, 727-826-0838, rsvp@PeaksOfHealth.com. Fact or Fiction: Bio-Identical Hormones – 6:30pm. What is bio-identical hormone therapy and how is it used? Join Dr. John Young, MD & Alex De Oliveira, ARNP, Young Foundational Health Center, to find out. Free. Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater. Sign-up required, 727-443-6703, Ext. 0 or at Customer Care counter. NaturesFoodPatch.com.
SATURDAY, MARCH 24 Food and Mood: Emotional Eating – 11am. Discover the link between what you eat and how you feel as Dr. Thomas Quinlan & Sarah Krieger, MPH RDN, Healthy Lifestyles Tampa Bay, reveal the connection between emotional eating and nutrition. Free. Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727-443-6703, NaturesFoodPatch.com. Yoga Therapy Workshop – 1-2:30pm. Lisa Abernethy, E-RYT 500. Amrit yoga therapy is a unique style of body work that deals specifically with our energy blocks. We will work at our edge, in longer holds and supported postures, to give the energy time to move out and release these blockages. Participant space is limited to six so students can receive more in-depth and personal guidance from the teacher. Register early to reserve your space. $40/in advance, $45/day of event. Yoga Village, 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater. 727-712-1475, Info@ AYogaVillage.com, AYogaVillage.com/events. Yoga Nidra – 3-4pm. Doug Warner, E-RYT500. Yoga nidra is a unique form of guided meditation with the practitioner comfortably reclined and supported. The nidra practice gently trains the mind to stay consciously aware while creating a sense of deep relaxation. All
student levels welcome. Wear loose, comfortable clothes. $15/Advance; $20/Door. Yoga4All, 8836 Seminole Blvd., Seminole. Info, Douglas 727-8045356. Registration Yoga4All.com/workshops.
SUNDAY, MARCH 25 Raw Vegan Pizza – 4pm. Brad Myers, The Vegabond Chef, shows how to make an all veggie, fully raw, guilt-free masterpiece. Brad’s classes are the 2nd Wednesday & last Sunday of every month. Free. Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater. Sign-up required, 727-443-6703, Ext. 0 or at Customer Care counter. NaturesFoodPatch.com.
MONDAY, MARCH 26 Family Glow Yoga – 4-5pm. Join Cassie Dixon, ERYT 200 & Children’s Yoga-certified for Family Fun Time with neon colored clothing and a fun, dancedriven class with optional neon body paint. Special lighting and glow sticks set the mood. All-levels class including beginners, ages 2yrs +. $20/1 adult & 1 child, $5/per add’l family member. Neon body painting avail for $3, arrive at 3:30 for body paint. Beach Yoga Wellness, 13443 Gulf Blvd., Madeira Beach. Info & registration, 727-222-6476, Info@ BeachYogaWellness.com, BeachYogaWellness.com.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28 Natural Health Workshop: How to Achieve Energy and Weight Loss – 6-7pm. Join Dr. Kevin Granger and Dr. Dan Riesling and discover the secrets to losing weight and get back to feeling energetic, naturally! Free. Granger Health, 207 S Myrtle Ave., Clearwater. Info & registration, 727248-0930, GrangerHealth.com. See It! Say It! Zap It! – 6:30-9pm. Jan Rysdon, certified hypnotist, teaches this mental imagery and eye movement technique to neutralize negative emotions, manage stress, weight, anxiety, enhance relationships, overcome barriers, grief & loss; improve performance, creativity & confidence; and even help with some physical symptoms. $35 or $25/UPHI Members. UP Hypnosis Institute, 1810 S. Pinellas Ave., Tarpon Springs. 727-943-5003. UPHypnosis.com.
THURSDAY, MARCH 29 Advance Reiki Training & Reiki III – 9am-1pm. Mar. 29-30. Class certification when completed Reiki III and CEUs available for LMT, Provider Number MCE 50-13619, for Reiki credits. Reiki is a noninvasive & practical tool for regeneration, transformation and healing. Rev. Maria Antonieta Revello, Reiki, Karuna & Qigong Master, Light Therapist & Samassati practitioner, NLP practitioner. Member of ICRT, ILA. Information and Reservation, 813-334-7424, ReikiShrine@gmail.com.
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Deep Resilience: A Workshop for ChangeMakers – 8:30am-4:30pm. An experiential gathering, this workshop is for justice-seekers, activists, trailblazers, messengers of a new paradigm, and all those dedicated to making a positive difference. Awaken inner qualities that ground and enliven us; validate our emotional responses in uplifting ways; shift perspectives and see with new eyes; explore sustainable and personally relevant actions. $95. 1502 W. Sligh Ave., Tampa. Info, Rebecca@ForestCenter.com, Forest-Center.com.
Healthy Feet Workshop – 1-3pm. Aching feet, bunions, plantar fasciitis putting a cramp in your dance moves or your life? Your feet carry you through your life so how are you treating them? With over 170 hours of training just on the feet, Nancy MacDonald, E-RYT500 teaches you how you can improve the health of your feet and legs. Handouts provided. $25. Shanti Vinyasa Studio, 9079 Belcher Rd. N, Pinellas Park. Info 727-542-0116. Register, ShantiVinyasa.com.
Herbal Wisdom Gathering – 10am-4pm. Enjoy a day of inspiration and herbal wisdom. Hatha Yoga, Seed Planting 101, Soil Making, Pickling, Herbal First Aid Kit, Sweet Dreams-Sleep. Herbalists from our community will be inspiring you in outdoor classrooms, local community will be selling their crafts and food merchants will feed you. $100. Natural Health Hut & Herb Farm, 26403 Chianina Dr., Wesley Chapel. Info, 813-991-5188. Rose@ imHerbalist.com. imHerbalist.com.
Consciousness, Evolution and Planetization – 1:30-4pm. Throughout the 20th century, a spiritual, philosophical and mystical worldview emerged with evolution and transformation at its spiritual core. Jeremy Johnson will introduce key figures in this purview of evolutionary mysticism. Sponsored by St. Petersburg Theosophical Lodge. Refreshments. Donation $5-10. Unity of Clearwater Peace Cottage, 2465 Nursery Rd., Clearwater. Meetup.com/Theosophical-Society-of-St-Petersburg and Facebook.
PLAN AHEAD SATURDAY, APRIL 7 Learn to Play Crystal & Tibetan Bowls – 1:303pm. Robert Austin has been offering Healing Sound Journeys and individual sessions for over 10 years. Sharing his knowledge of the bowls’ healing powers is a gift. He will help you find your spirit tone bowl or a bowl that can be used for yoga classes or added to your personal sound healing toolbox. Bowls available for purchase. $25. Shanti Vinyasa Studio, 9079 Belcher Rd. N, Pinellas Park. Register, 727-542-0116, ShantiVinyasa.com. The Brotherhood of Light and the Path of the Ascended Masters – 1:30-4pm. From presenter Stephen Amsden, founder of the South Berkshire Research Institute of Spiritual Science.Learn about the evolutionary path known as The Great White Brotherhood. Its members stay to assist us in doing the same through written and spoken word, personal discipleship and training. Sponsored by St. Petersburg Theosophical Lodge. Refreshments. Suggested donation $5-10. Unity of Clearwater Peace Cottage, 2465 Nursery Rd., Clearwater. Meetup.com/Theosophical-Society-of-St-Petersburg and Facebook.
SUNDAY, APRIL 8 Wild Weed Walk –– 10am-1pm. Herbalist Rose Kalajian takes you on a tour of her 7-acre herb farm. Natural Health Hut & Herb Farm, 26403 Chianina Dr., Wesley Chapel. Info, 813-991-5188. Rose@ imHerbalist.com. imHerbalist.com.
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Hypnosis International Certification – 6 weekends (not consecutive). FL Statute 485 compliant, internationally recognized. Grads receive 2 Certifications, International Assoc. of Counselors & Therapists & UPHI. Learn basic & advanced techniques, medical uses, regression, parts integration, Time-Line, NLP & more. Enroll by 4/7: $3095; $2895/UPHI Members. After: $3395/$3095. Re-certify or upgrade skills (call for info). Tarpon Springs location. 727-943-5003. UPHypnosis.com.
SATURDAY, APRIL 28 Restorative Yoga with Yoga Nidra – 1:30-4:30pm. With Nancy MacDonald. Linger in the healing postures of restorative yoga, allowing the body and mind to soften and release, as we move into spring, the time of growth and new beginnings. Plant the seeds of self-care. Give yourself the gift of relaxation. $35. Space is limited. Sign up to hold your space. Shanti Vinyasa Studio, 9079 Belcher Rd. N, Pinellas Park. Info 727-542-0116. Register, ShantiVinyasa.com.
FRIDAY, MAY 11 Iyengar Yoga Workshop – 6-8pm Fri. 9:30am12:30pm & 5-7pm Sat. 9:30am-12:30pm Sun. May 11-13. Senior Teacher David Meloni, a direct student of B.K.S. Iyengar, was recently awarded the Advanced Senior Level 2 certificate, and is the only one in the world to hold it. He is director of A.S.D. Iyengar Yoga Center in Florence, Italy where he teaches. Presented by Anastasia Iyengar Yoga, aIyengarYoga.com (register here) hosted by Shanti Vinyasa Studio, 9079 Belcher Rd., Pinellas Park. Anastasia 727-344-9315.
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Gentle Restorative Yoga – 9-10:15am. Doug Warner, E-RYT 500 offers this class for softly opening and aligning heart, mind, body and breath to help relieve stress, recovery from illness and fatigue and increase flexibility and circulation. Calming, relaxing class to help renew the body, quiet the mind. All levels welcome. Yoga4All, 8836 Seminole Blvd., Seminole. Info, Doug 727-804-5356, Yoga4All.com.
Sound Bath Healing Meditation – 6:30-7:30pm. Relaxing guided meditation and sound healing with the Tibetan and crystal bowls. Open your chakras to deeper levels of physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual balance. $10 suggested donation. Awakening Wellness Center, 6161 MLK Jr. St. N, Ste. 100, St. Petersburg. 727-289-4747. AwakeningWellness.org.
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. St. Petersburg Yoga, 2842 Dr. MLK St. N., 727-8949642, info@stpeteyoga.com, StPeteYoga.com.
Retirement or Re-Career Life Planning – 6-7pm. Second Monday monthly. Join Coach Dianne Kipp for a “telecoaching” call to explore your questions, fears and concerns about how to prepare for a successful and satisfying retirement or “re-career”. Dianne will share the non-financial critical aspects of preparing for your retirement or re-career. $30. Space limited to 6. Register 727-481-1646.
Shamanic Dream-work Journey Circle – 1:00-4:00 Sing, Dance, Drum, & Rattle to learn how to access the Dream for divination, healing, sharing, by creating strong friendships & community in a shamanic circle. Every Sunday join Mira where everything is possible. We will shift and lift the spirits in order to heal & learn how Shaman safely create miracles empowering your own inner shaman to develop more and more each week. Cost: Suggested $33 TEXT Mira for info (813)500-9863 Awakening Wellness Center 6161 MLK Jr. North (9 Street) Ste.100 St Petersburg FL. (727)289-4747 www.awakeningwellness.org
monday Rise & Shine Yoga – 6-7am. Start your day with a Morning Yoga Flow to wake you up and get you moving. Class is taught for all levels with modifications for beginners through advanced. Pricing packages at BeachYogaWellness. com. Beach Yoga Wellness Studio, 13443 Gulf Blvd., Madeira Beach. 727-222-6476. Beach Yoga-Redington Shores – 9:30-10:45am. Mon, Weds, Fri, Sat. Visit BeachYogaWellness. com for beach location, parking details and pricing information. 727-222-6476. 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.
Open Hatha Yoga Class – 6:30-7:45pm. Barney Chapman, certified in Hot and Sivananda Yoga, presents a nurturing practice of breath and form with a variety of postures to enhance overall range of motion and flexibility. Infused with yoga philosophy, become more aware of the possibilities of your practice and more responsible for inner experience. First come, first served. $15. Yoga Village, 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater. 727-712-1475, Info@AYogaVillage. com, AYogaVillage.com/events.
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Roll & Renew – 6:30pm. Yoga for Stress with Stacy Renz, E-RYT, PYT, OTR. Spend the hour on the floor luxuriating in breath, long stretches and self-massage. Learn to use the foam roller and yoga tune-up balls to alleviate trigger points and stimulate meridian lines. $16. Living Room Yoga, 8424 4th St. N, Ste. F, St. Pete. 727-826-4754, Schedulicity. com/scheduling/LRYQK9/classes.
Yin/Restorative Yoga – 10:30-11:30am. Tues, Thurs. A gentle, restorative class to connect postures with the breath. We will focus on a few postures to allow exploration of pranayama (breath) and time to find the nuances of each pose for your level using modifications and props. Pricing packages available at BeachYogaWellness.com. Beach Yoga Wellness Studio, 13443 Gulf Blvd., Madeira Beach. 727-222-6476.
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.
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.
Toning Using Sacred Sounds – 6:30pm-7:30pm - Unleash the power of your authentic intuitive voice and create a new relationship to health and well-being. Experience harmony by tapping into the ancient power of sound and vibration. $10 suggested donation. Awakening Wellness Center, 6161 MLK Jr. St. N, Ste. 100, St. Petersburg. 727-289-4747. AwakeningWellness.org.
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.
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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.
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
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.
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Acupuncture Intern Clinic $25 + Cost of Herbs – 6-8pm. Students spend about an hour or two using the Chinese medicine system of evaluation to see what herbs and herbal formulas to recommend for you. They are supervised by one of our experienced acupuncture & herbal practitioners. Appointments only. Acupuncture & Herbal Therapies, 2520 Central Ave.,St. Pete, 727-551-0857, AcuHerbals.com.
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. Gentle & Restorative Yoga 5:30-6:30 – Learn to use your breath and become familiar with the subtle
nuanced language of your body. Tachi Crisanti leads this gentle, yet powerful class using philosophy and postures that will stretch your abilities. All levels Welcome Cost: $10 per class or, buy 5 classes and pay only for $40.00 deal! For Info call Tachi (203) 980-7532. Awakening Wellness Center 6161 MLK Jr. North (9 Street) Ste.100 St Petersburg FL. (727) 289-4747 AwakeningWellness.org Herb Student Clinic $10 + Cost of Herbs – 6-8pm. Students spend about an hour or two using the Chinese medicine system of evaluation to see what herbs and herbal formulas to recommend for you. They are supervised by one of our experienced acupuncture & herbal practitioners. Appointments only. Acupuncture & Herbal Therapies, 2520 Central Ave.,St. Pete, 727-551-0857, AcuHerbals.com. Jin Shin Jyutsu – 6-7pm. (Art of the Creator through Compassionate Man) Self-Help Instruction. Join Nancy Wolf to learn how to use your hands to harmonize the life energy in your body, inducing relaxation and reducing the effects of stress. Jin Shin Jyutsu brings balance to the body’s energies which promotes optimal health and well-being and facilitates our profound healing capacity. Love donation. The Life Center, 6811 N. Central Ave., Tampa. Info and registration, Nancy 813-500-0579. 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. Open Restorative Yoga with Sandbags Class – 7:30-8:30pm. Andrea Seiler, 200 RYT hatha yoga teacher, 200 KRI certified kundalini yoga teacher, certified in restorative yoga. First come- first serve; no advance reservations available. Yoga Village, 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater. 727-712-1475, Info@ AYogaVillage.com, AYogaVillage.com/events.
thursday Hypnosis & NLP Master Class-MeetUP – 6-9pm. Usually held last Thursday; check website to be sure. Public welcome to participate as practice clients & enjoy experiencing Hypnosis-NLP with certified practitioners receiving 3 CEUs to expand skills with techniques, scripts & interactive practice with attendees. $35; $25 (UPHI Members). UP Hypnosis Institute, Terrace Plaza, 1810 S. Pinellas Ave., Suite G, Tarpon Springs. 727-943-5003. UPHypnosis.com. Living Your Truth Guided Meditation – 7-8:30pm. First three Thursdays every month. Phillip Walker, LCSW and reiki master teacher, guides the meditative experience with crystal singing bowls and music to journey deeper into your true self. $10. Awakening Wellness Center, 6161 MLK Jr. St. N (9th St.), Ste.100, St. Petersburg. Info, Phillip 813-817-7000. 727-289-4747. AwakeningWellness.org. 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.
friday 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. 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. Free Yoga Class – 9-10:15am. Beginners always welcome. If you are new to yoga or to Yoga4All, a Pinellas County resident and want to check us out, please join us for this or any one class at the studio for free (limit one). New student discount on passes for everyone. Yoga4All, 8836 Seminole Blvd., Seminole. Info, Marty 727-392-9642. Yoga4All.com.
saturday Yoga – 8:30-9:30am. Every other Sat. starting March 3. Yoga will extend your health and life, keep you flexible with poise and is also excellent for emotional balance, with She Toles. Love donation. Info & RSVP by Friday, She 813-546-3754, YogaShe@ hotmail.com. YogaQiVibration.com. Awakening Wellness Center Affordable Saturday Clinic – 9am – 4pm – Treat yourself to any of our services at a reduced price! Includes Tibetan Bowl Relaxation Therapy, Nutritional Counseling, Acupuncture, Cupping, Sound Therapy, Individual Yoga Instruction. 50 minute sessions with our certified professionals are $25. Awakening Wellness Center, 6161 MLK Dr., Ste. 102, St. Petersburg. Call for appointment, 727-289-4747. AwakeningWellness.org.
Reader Anne shares this pix of her 5-yearold Kona with the ball, getting ready to perform his favorite pastime of delivering it to his buddy, 11-year-old feline, Tigger. 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. The Power of 8 Meditation, Healing and Sharing Circle – 4pm-5pm - Our group follows the guidance of Lynne McTaggert’s newest book “The Power of 8”. Led by John DeRugeris, Doctor of Medical Qigong. When individuals in a group focus their intention together on a single target, a powerful collective dynamic emerges that can heal longstanding conditions, mend fractured relationships, lower violence and more. Donations accepted. 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.
Intro to Ayurveda – 10-11:30am. First Sat. monthly. Bring awareness of Ayurveda and incorporate into everyday life for balance and health. Jan. 6: History & Basic Principles. Feb. 3: Learn Doshas & Gunas, body-mind types. Mar. 3: Improve Digestive Health w/Ayurveda. $15/per session. Ojas Ayurveda, 6201 Lynn Rd., Tampa. Register, 813-666-0810. OjasAyurveda.us.
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community resource guide
Connecting you to the leaders in natural healthcare and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide call 727.865.9339 or go to NATampa.com and request a media kit.
ACUPUNCTURE Jade Tree Wellness Center Tom Elman, AP, LMT 3039 - 49th St. N, St. Petersburg 727-344-8690 JadeTreeWellness.com
Professional Herbalists Training Program Acupuncture & Herbal Therapies 2520 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727-551-0857 AcuHerbals.com
Happy, Healthy, Whole! Acupuncture, Herbs and Massage to help you feel better. We treat everything from asthma to emotional issues, from Acid Reflux to Fibromyalgia. Free Consultations!
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 32.
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.
alternative medicine LIFEWORKS WELLNESS CENTER
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 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.”
“Wanting to achieve “your best” results in life? Consider engaging a certified Life coach. You will be amazed at the outcome! Now offering Retirement Life Planning & Coaching, plus “End Of Life” Support Services. Providing excellence in coaching for over a decade. Life is short! Live it Well! Call Coach Dianne TODAY for a complimentary intro session.”
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 6. .
dentists Beata carlson, DDS
2701 Park Dr. Suite 4, Clearwater 727-712-3837 NaturalAndCosmeticDentistry.com Natural, Holistic, Aesthetic Dentistry. Careful Silver filling removal. Non-metal crowns and bridges. Be pampered in our Spa-like atmosphere. See ad back cover.
chiropractic Natural Living Chiropractic & wellness center
Specializing in natural hormone replacement therapy: the natural, bioidentical way and other safe, natural nutritional solutions for menopause symptoms, including weight loss, acupuncture, chelation, allergy elimination, and walk-in care. See ad inside front cover.
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Certified Life, Career, Retirement Coach 727-481-1646 coach@diannekipp.com Diannekipp.com
astrology
Dr. David Minkoff Dr. George Springer Sue Morgan, ARNP and Jennifer Baer, ARNP 301 Turner Street, Clearwater 727-466-6789 LifeWorksWellnessCenter.com
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Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine Chris Dziubinski, DOM, AP, L. Ac 12952 N Dale Mabry Highway,Tampa 813-935-CARE (2273) MindBodySpiritCare.com
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Dr. Paula Giusto 310 South Brevard Ave. Tampa, Fl 33606 813-253-2565
Family chiropractic care, wellness care, nutritional counseling, neuromuscular massage therapy. Jin Shin Jyutsu & craniosacral therapy.
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David F. Doering, DDS
Doering Family Dental 1201 W. Linebaugh Ave., Tampa 813-933-5365 TampaDentalCare.com Cosmetic and restorative dentistry. Conservative approach to periodontal (gum) treatment. See ad page 6.
paul t. rodeghero, dds
Clearwater Family Dental 215 S Myrtle Ave., Clearwater 727-442-3363 MyClearWaterFamilyDental.com We are a full service family dental practice that stresses metal free restorations, safe mercury removal, ozone and laser dentistry. We welcome patients of all ages and can handle any concern that you may have. See ad page 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. See ad page 37.
for rent Sonoma Wellness Center 2150 Alt. 19, Ste. B Palm Harbor 34683 727-228-2287 Contact: Meridith Glass
Great space for private yoga or Pilates instructor, health coach, dietitian, chiropractor, lash or wax specialist or anyone offering health and wellness services. Currently offer acupuncture, massage and skin care. Rent $475 with cleaning and utilities included.
herbalist Rose Kalajian—Herbalist
Natural Health Hut Clinic and Herb Farm 813-991-5177 ImHerbalist.com Specializing in growing the herbs used in my clinic practice and in the Herbal Remedies I formulate. Consultations are available for humans, dog, cats, and horses. Promoting health through the use of Herbs. See ad page 28.
hypnosis UNLIMITED POSSIBILITIES HYPNOSIS, INC.
Patricia V. Scott, President 727-943-5003, 866-537-7746 UPHypnosis@yahoo.com, UPHypnosis.com Professional Hypnosis & NLP Certification Training, Weekly classes & Private sessions (Smoking, Weight, Stress, Sports, Habits), Clinical/Medical Hypnotherapy available w/referral. Speaking Services & Corporate Programs. See ad page 23.
integrative medicine Mind Body spirit Care Ron N. Shemesh, M.D. 12952 N Dale Mabry Highway Tampa 813-935-CARE (2273) MindBodySpiritCare.com
Integrative & holistic medicine for women & men: Natural Hormone Therapy, Anti-Aging, IV Chelation, Nutritional Vitamin Therapy, Fatigue & Stress Management, Weight Loss, Yoga, Nutritional Counseling. Affiliated with St. Joseph Hospital. Most insurance accepted.
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.
psychologist Dr. Thomas Quinlan, PsyD
best medicine, inc.
Carol L. Roberts, M.D. 3010 E. 138th Ave., Suite 7, Tampa 813-308-9677
Specializing in Bioidentical Hormone replacement therapy, Genetic testing, Microbiome testing, Nutritional testing, Infectious Disease treatment, Hypnotherapy, Ayurvedic Medicine and Yoga classes are available. See ad page 7.
Peaks of Health Metabolic Medical Center Tracie Leonhardt, DO 1120 Belcher Rd. S., Ste. 2, Largo 727-826-0838 PeaksOfHealth.com
Dr. Leonhardt is Board Certified & Fellow of the American Academy of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine. Offers a personalized program for each individual patient. Hormone replacement therapy, weight loss, thyroid, GI issues, Diabetes, infrared sauna, IV nutrition, Anti-aging, Chronic fatigue, adrenal fatigue, and toxicities. See ad page 11.
Success by design
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 4.
8479 Dr. MLK Jr. St. N., St. Petersburg Drq@HealthyLifestylesTampaBay.com HealthyLifestylesTampaBay.com “Dr. Q” is a clinical psychologist specializing in children, adolescents and adults. His background in disordered eating, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationships and motivational coaching makes him uniquely qualified to diagnose and develop an effective treatment plan for healing. See ad page 20.
psychotherapy Lois A. Miller, L.C.S.W., PA
238 E. Davis Blvd. Suite 302, Tampa 813-258-3906, Fl. Lic. swooo1738 info@mytherapywithheart.com MyTherapyWithHeart.com Integrative and holistic psychotherapy for individuals and couples. Treating anxiety, depression, grief, relationships, trauma, transitioning and more, using EMDR, EFT, mindfulness, and other modalities. See ad page 23.
thermography GREENPOINT THERMOGRAPHY John D. Bartone MD Thomas Hudson MD 7901 4th Street North, Suite 316 St. Petersburg, FL 33702 727-576-0100 GreenPointThermography.com
The only physician owned and operated thermography practice in Tampa Bay - serving Pinellas, Hillsborough, and Pasco counties. Accredited by the American College of Clinical Thermology. See ad page 10.
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thermography Tampa Bay Thermography
June Drennon, Certificated Clinical Thermographer JuneDrennon@TampaBayThermography.com 727-729-2711 TampaBayThermography.com
veterinarian
weight loss
animal alternatives holistic health care
Healthy Lifestyles Tampa Bay 8479 Dr. MLK Jr. St. N., St. Petersburg Drq@HealthyLifestylesTampaBay.com HealthyLifestylesTampaBay.com
Dr. Anne Lampru 238 E. Bearss Ave., Tampa 813-265-2411 AnimalAlternatives.org
Dr. Anne Lampru has practiced holistic veterinary medicine since 1983. Believing that each pet is unique, she tailors a health restoration or maintenance plan to their individual needs. See ad page 32.
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 16.
Medicine River Animal Hospital
To Advertise in the Resource Guide email Debbey at dwilson@natampa.com or call 727.865.9339
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 44.
Stop emotional eating (eating when not hungry) and develop healthy coping skills. Enjoy tasty, nutritional foods and never diet again. Work out with personal trainer 3x/week with free gym membership. See ad page 20.
MEDICALLY SUPERVISED DIET LifeWorks Wellness Center Sue Morgan, ARNP 301 Turner Street, Clearwater 727-466-6789 LifeWorksWellnessCenter.com
Experience this revolutionary, medically supervised weightloss program, where patients lose 14-20lbs in 24 days. See ad inside front cover.
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