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Contents 24 SUPERCHARGE YOUR

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IMMUNE SYSTEM

Natural Ways to Stay Healthy

27 KRISTI NELSON

on Why Gratefulness Brings Happiness

30 SAFE DRINKING WATER Home Systems to Purify H2O

32 EASE REPETITIVE STRAIN INJURIES

Targeted Exercises Lower Risk of Injury

34 THANKSGIVING DESSERTS

Plant-Based Pies for Every Palate

37 HAPPINESS CORNER Being Grateful Every Day

REASON #10: Direct access to our interpreters if you have questions about your results.

38 ECO-PACKAGING

PROGRESS REPORT

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Innovative Uses of Pulp, Paper and Mushrooms

40 GIVE ROVER

A RUBDOWN

Massage Keeps a Dog at Peak Health

44 ABUNDANT LIVING 10 Practices Open Doors

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DEPARTMENTS 12 news briefs 38 green living 16 health briefs 40 natural pet 20 global briefs 42 calendar 27 wise words 44 inspiration 30 healing ways 48 resource guide 32 fit body 34 conscious eating

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ettling into happy visions of holiday magic, we are further blessed with tropical weather perfection (sans snow shovels and icy roads).

I love this time of year! Life is good in our cozy community on Florida’s Gulf Coast.

Putting this month’s Natural Awakenings of Tampa Bay together has been fun! Once again, the pages are filled with an exciting stream of cutting-edge insight from the natural health movement.

It is such a great privilege and pleasure to continue publication of this delicious magazine here at home.

This issue contains timely, creative and healing ways to look at the world, including self-empowering ways to recognize and overcome evolving challenges to natural well-being. In “Supercharge Your Immune System” (page 24), author Kathleen Barnes addresses the causes and effects of autoimmune disease and proven natural ways to keep it at bay. In a special insert, “Flu Shot or Not” (page 26), find key points related to flu prevention and immune system health, focusing on ways to strengthen and build natural healing capacity.

Our Healing Ways department this month (page 30) features “Safe Drinking Water: Home Systems to Purify H2O”, by author and freelance journalist Jim Motavalli. This is a thought-provoking look at concerns about the purity of drinking water in terms of safety, health and environmental friendliness.

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Orthomolecular Open House Grand Reopening November 14

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rthomolecular Nutrition & Wellness Center is very excited to announce their Grand Reopening and Open House, to be held from 6 to 9 p.m., November 14, in Largo.

Learn what Orthomolecular Medicine is all about and see firsthand the many services the center has to offer.

Meet their practitioners, vendors and other like-minded holistic advocates. Enjoy many fun demos and discounts on products and services. Win free treatments and prizes galore, including raffles and giveaways.

The center will provide a wonderful spread of delicious organic hors d’oeuvres, drinks and wine for all to enjoy.

Location: 9225 Ulmerton Rd., Ste. 312, Largo. For more information, call 727-518-9808 or visit OrthoLiving. com. See ad right.

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Yoga Teacher Training at St. Petersburg Yoga Starting January 2018

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Their next Yogi Training session formally begins January 2018, but you can get started today. The training is flexible in curriculum, schedule and payment plan and is designed to custom tailor the program around you. Whether you plan on teaching or not, this program is for anyone looking to grow in their knowledge of yoga and, much more importantly, move toward Self-awareness and awakening.

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irvana Oasis Spa, Inc., a beauty consultant company, announces that it has met the accreditation standards required by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) for membership with the organization.

BBB accreditation means Nirvana Oasis Spa adheres to very high ethical standards.

People know they can trust a company that has made the commitment to live up to the BBB Principles for Trust: Build Trust, Advertise Honestly, Tell the Truth, Be Transparent, Honor Promises, Be Responsive, Embody Integrity, Safeguard Privacy.

Being affiliated with the BBB shows Nirvana Oasis Spa is one of a select group of businesses in the community that not only supports the BBB’s services but also subscribes to the idea that ethical business is good business and that you “deliver trust” by treating the public in a fair and honest manner.

The spa wants potential customers to feel comfortable when choosing them. The BBB seal will help customers understand who they are and the core values they believe in.

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ndy Firks’ pleasure is working with plants. His deepest field of study has been the edible and medicinal plants that grace Florida’s wild places. He is the author of Florida Foraging: Volume One: 150 Common Wild Edible Plants of Florida.

A wildcrafter since the age of 15, Firks has gathered wild herbs for herbalists across the country, including the Herb-Pharm. Since 1993, he has stewarded the two-acre food forest and homestead Bamboo Grove in Arcadia.

The property is home to a great collection of perennial vegetables and herbs that includes over 200 heirloom fruits, 35 clumping bamboo species, medicinal plants and Florida natives. All are welcome to contact him for a tour and free plants to sample.

Firks states, “I travel anywhere in the state to obtain new and rare, useful plants. I have visited over 1,000 parks, homesteads and farms in Florida in search of unusual plants.”

To that end, on November 4, Firks will be hosting a Wild Weed Walk at the seven-acre herb farm, the Natural Health Hut, in Wesley Chapel. The land is overgrown with Florida natives.

In addition, there are many species on the land that are endangered. Anyone interested is most welcome to attend.

Location: 26403 Chianina Dr., Wesley Chapel. For more information, call 813-991-5177. See ad page 30.

Six Oaks Wellness Apothecary in Largo Offers Wellness Workshops

LifeWorks Welcomes a New Nurse Practitioner

ix Oaks Wellness Apothecary, nestled in the heart of Largo, is a unique world-class herbal dispensary and separate classroom that prides itself on a standard to quality “lost in time”.

Trained in both Western and Chinese medicine, Carolyn Zinober, clinical herbalist, massage therapist, aromatherapist and educator, provides an opportunity for clients to learn in a unique classroom setting. Her workshop on hydro-distillation of medicinal plants is one of the most popular—artisan craft of plant alchemy at its finest.

The hydrosols extracted from fresh plants are effective and safe as home remedies even for children. They make an excellent waterbased ingredient for making natural cosmetics, lotions, toners, herbal teas and tinctures, and added to a bath are the “magic touch”.

Hydrosols also make a very powerful tool in vibrational medicine, acting in a similar way to flower essences. Because they are more dilute than other forms of aromatic medicines, hydrosols are much safer, gentler and easier to use than essential oils. They don’t need to be diluted with a carrier oil. Become familiar with hydrosols’ healing powers by attending a workshop soon.

Location: 607 1st Ave. SW, Largo. For more information and/or to make an appointment, call 727-501-1700 or visit SixOaksWellness. com. See ad page 16.

ifeWorks Wellness Center is expanding and has welcomed to their team a new nurse practitioner.

Karima Redouan, ARNP, joined LifeWorks in September.

From Casablanca, Morocco, Redouan attended Rutgers University where she graduated in 2010 with her Bachelor’s in Nursing. In 2017, she graduated from South University with her Master’s in Nursing. “I became a family nurse practitioner as I want to be a lifeline to all my patients in their journey to better health.”

LifeWorks Medical Director, Dr. David Minkoff, states, “LifeWorks has expanded greatly over the past two years and it is wonderful to add a new ARNP to our team. Karima complements our team well and we are very pleased to have her join the LifeWorks family.”

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A healthy diet can lower the risk of moderate to severe hearing loss by 30 percent or more, conclude researchers from Harvard Medical School’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

In addition to being tasty, autumn’s pumpkin Studying the diets of 33,000 pie may also help prevent cancer. Two studies women for have confirmed the ability of certain nutrients in 22 years, pumpkins to inhibit the growth of cancer cells. they found Researchers from the Italian Institute of Food that hearScience found that carotenoid compounds from ing was better pumpkins delayed the growth of human colorectal retained among cancer and bone cancer cells by an average of those that ate 40 percent. In China, Harbin Medical University closer to the Mediterranean Diet—with researchers found that a polysaccharide more fruits, vegetables, compound from pumpkins halted the growth whole grains, legumes, of human liver cancer cells. nuts, fish and virgin olive oil.

The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet, high in fruits and vegetables and low-fat dairy, as well as low in sodium, also was associated with better hearing.

Pumpkin Compounds Inhibit Cancer Growth

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Air Pollution Harms Developing Brains

Fetal exposure to air pollution, even at levels considered safe by current standards, has been linked by Dutch researchers to thinning of the outer layer of a child’s brain and later cognitive difficulties. Following 783 children ages 6 through 10, the researchers concluded those brain abnormalities contributed in part to impulsiveness that could lead to addictive behavior and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

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Eating a handful of walnuts daily boosts certain types of healthy gut bacteria that appear to contribute to cardio, metabolic and gastrointestinal health, according to a study of 18 adults

by University of Illinois scientists published in the Journal of Nutrition. The researchers found that eating walnuts increased species of healthy gut bacteria, while decreasing species of unhealthy bacteria.

Eating walnuts also improved cholesterol levels.

Gut Bacteria Linked to Artery Health A lack of diversity of gut bacteria is linked to hardening of the arteries, a new study concludes.

By analyzing the gut microbiome and measuring the arterial stiffness of 617 middle-aged female twins, researchers from the University of Nottingham and King’s College London found that those with a greater diversity of healthy bacteria had more flexible arteries.

The finding explains why women, young adults and others may suffer heart attacks without traditional risk factors such as smoking or obesity. It opens the door to reducing cardiovascular disease by targeting the microbiome through diet, probiotics and other supplements.

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Raw Fruit and Veggies Key to Mental Health Raw fruit and vegetables are better for mental health than canned, cooked or otherwise processed produce, report researchers

from New Zealand’s University of Otago.

Their survey of more than 400 young adults from their country and the U.S., published in Frontiers in Psychology, found a correlation between eating raw produce and measures of psychological well-being, positive mood and life satisfaction.

“The cooking and processing of produce likely limits the delivery of nutrients that are essential for optimal emotional functioning,” says co-author Tamlin Conner, Ph.D. The top 10 raw foods for mental health are carrots, bananas, apples, dark leafy greens, grapefruit, lettuce, other citrus, berries, cucumbers and kiwis.

Breath and Urine Tests Detect Breast Cancer Early-stage breast cancer can be accurately detected via a simple breath test and urine sample, report researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, in Israel. Using electronic nose sensors and gas-chromatography mass spectrometry to analyze breath and urine, respectively, they were able to identify biomarkers for breast cancer, the most commonly diagnosed cancer for women worldwide. “Our new approach… with inexpensive, commercially available processes, is non-invasive, accessible and may be easily implemented in a variety of settings,” says study co-author Yehuda Zeiri, Ph.D.

Mammography, the common screening test for breast cancer, is typically 75 to 85 percent accurate, a figure that drops for full-bodied women and those with dense breast tissue. Dual-energy digital mammography is more accurate, but increases radiation exposure, and MRIs are more expensive.

The Israeli research, published in the journal Computers in Biology and Medicine, compared breath and urine samples taken from 85 women with breast cancer and 81 healthy women. The electronic e-nose device, picking up on a unique breath pattern, detected cancer cells accurately 95 percent of the time. The urine test proved 85 percent accurate. “With further study, it may also be possible to analyze exhaled breath and urine samples to identify other cancer types, as well,” says Zeiri.

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Organic Labeling Evolves to Meet Challenges

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Organic shoppers may see additional labeling on produce.

More than a dozen farmers and scientists from around the country met to create the standards for an additional organic certification pilot program called the Real Organic Project (ROP), which they plan to initially introduce at 20 to 60 farms.

Under the current U.S. Department of Agriculture program, the organic label means that produce has been grown without synthetic substances or genetic engineering; it doesn’t specify whether produce was grown in water or soil, which the new labeling would address.

End Game

Extinctions of Threatened Species Continue

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The death of the world’s last male northern white rhino has rendered the species functionally extinct, which means the only hope of reviving the population is through in vitro fertilization. World Wildlife Fund head of campaigns Colin Butfield calls this a “uniquely bad situation.” Two other animals, the vaquita, a very rare porpoise discovered in 1958, and the Javan rhino are facing the same fate. Many other species, including the Sumatran rhino, black rhino, Amur leopard, forest elephant and Bornean orangutan are considered critically endangered, some with fewer than 100 individuals left. The International Union for Conservation of Nature currently considers 5,583 species of plant, mammal, bird, amphibian and marine life critically endangered.

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Big Bank Acts to Protect Oceans from Mine Waste

Citigroup is no longer financing mining projects that dump mine waste into the ocean. The move comes in response to pressure from the Ditch Ocean Dumping campaign, which calls on financial institutions to divest from any project or company that employs the practice. “Banks and financial institutions must actively take steps to ensure that they are not bankrolling the destruction of our oceans,� says campaign coordinator Ellen Moore of Earthworks.

Mine waste can contain up to three dozen dangerous chemicals, including arsenic, lead, mercury and cyanide. These metals accumulate in fish, and ultimately, the wildlife and people that eat them. The pollution contaminates drinking water, decimates ecosystems and destroys fisheries. While the outdated practice has been phased out in many parts of the world, new mining proposals in Papua New Guinea and Norway signal that such dumping is being ramped up, not phased out.

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Plastic Pushback

Bans on plastic consumption have been increasing globally for the last two years. Single-use plastics will be officially banned in the Bahamas by 2020, including plastic bags collected at the point of sale, straws, Styrofoam food containers and plastic utensils.

Also, the release of balloons in the air will be illegal. Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Antigua and Barbuda have already banned single-use plastic products. In Kenya it’s illegal to produce, sell or use plastic bags. Haiti has banned plastic bags and Styrofoam products. Belize moved to ban single-use plastics by April 2019. The UK has outlined a plan to eradicate plastic use completely by 2042.

The Clean Seas Campaign, launched in 2017 by the United Nations Environment Programme, aims to increase global public and corporate awareness of the critical need to reduce marine litter.

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Countries Ban Single-Use Plastics

Tiny Houses Can Benefit Seniors

The University of Southern Indiana (USI) is building a small, modular home on its Evansville campus to demonstrate how the tiny housing model could make independent living accessible for people of all ages and abilities. It’s part of a larger effort aimed at creating a cultural transformation related to aging in a community. The home’s small size is a selling point for people unable to maintain a larger dwelling as they age and help them remain independent. Dr. Bill Thomas, a geriatrician and national expert on aging partnering in the project, envisions a pod-like village of such “Minkas” with older people living within a community instead of being sequestered in nursing homes.

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Teeny Town

Soybean Slowdown

Even before recent disruption of U.S. trade with China through increased tariffs, China had made importing genetically modified (GMO) soybeans more difficult after a regulatory crackdown last December.

The agricultural GMO regulation scheme strengthened the soybean approval process, leading to delays at Chinese ports. Certificates for certain GMO import crops granted by the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture have included cotton, soybeans, corn and rapeseed. The U.S. is looking for alternative GMO markets in case tariffs, restrictions and export slowdowns continue.

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Chinese GMO Regulations Dampen U.S. Exports

Roundup Rebuke

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Monsanto to Pay $289 Million to Cancer Victim

A California jury has found Monsanto liable in a lawsuit filed by groundskeeper Dewayne Johnson, 46, a pest control manager for the Benicia Unified School District, in California, near San Francisco.

His was the first claim to go to trial alleging that Roundup and other glyphosate-based weed killers cause cancer. The company was ordered to pay $289 million in damages—$39 million compensatory and $250 punitive. Monsanto, recently acquired as a unit of the German conglomerate Bayer, faces more than 5,000 similar lawsuits across the U.S.

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Hamburg Gets Serious About Diesel Fumes

Hamburg, Germany’s second-largest city, is experimenting with restricting diesel-powered vehicle access to portions of two major streets, with exemptions for new, cleaner models.

A German court ruled last February that cities have the right to prohibit dirty diesel vehicles, and local authorities in other cities are making plans to bring their roads into compliance with strict European Union emissions requirements. “Symbolically, it’s a big step,” says Manfred Braasch, a local leader of Friends of the Earth Germany. “This has been a diesel nation.”

The federal German government is considering a comprehensive strategy designed to clean up heavy polluters among the nation’s 15 million diesel cars via hardware retrofits like those mandated in the U.S. November 2018

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Supercharge Your Immune System Natural Ways to Stay Healthy

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ike many other health conditions, challenges to our immune systems are on the rise. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 26.5 million adults and kids have asthma, 50 million have allergies and up to 20 percent get the flu each year.

Catching a cold is common, with U.S. adults generally coping with two or three a year and children about twice as many.

As many as 50 million Americans suffer from autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, celiac and lupus, costing $100 billion a year to treat, which is nearly twice the amount spent on cancer care, according to the American

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Autoimmune Related Diseases Association. Initial statistics released 20 years ago estimated that 9 million Americans had autoimmune diseases; a five-fold increase since then illustrates the magnitude of the problem.

People that are free of some degree of immune system dysfunction are relatively uncommon.

Identified Culprits

“We are absolutely seeing a rise in immune disorders,” says Michael T. Murray, a doctor of naturopathy in Lyons, Colorado, and author of Chronic Candidiasis: Your Natural Guide to Healing with Diet, NATampa.com

Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs, Exercise and Other Natural Methods. “Many factors are responsible for the increase.” He cites the most notable as the widespread use of antibiotics and pesticides; dietary factors, including too much sugar; decreased intake of essential vitamins and minerals; overconsumption of calories in general; lifestyle factors like not getting enough sleep or exercise; excessive alcohol; stress; and exposure to cigarette smoke.

“The microbiome—the bacterial structure that supports a strong immune system—is largely inherited from the mother during a vaginal birth,” says Sayer Ji, of Miami, Florida, founder of GreenMedInfo.com, sponsor of the 2017 Immune Defense Summit and a member of the National Health Federation’s board of governors. “The rising number of Caesarean sections, at nearly one-third of all U.S. births, up from 18 percent in 1997, deprives infants of those naturally occurring bacteria, and can result in immune deficiencies at an early age.”

Low-level chronic stress of the kind that occurs in everyday modern life is a leading underlying factor in immune system compromise, says natural health

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and healing expert Dr. Deepak Chopra, of Carlsbad, California, author of The Healing Self: A Revolutionary New Plan to Supercharge Your Immunity and Stay Well for Life. Along with emotional stress, he points to any kind of inner or outer challenge that pulls us off center.

Everyone experiences some stress every day; when unrelieved, it’s been widely shown to have a huge negative impact on our health. “Imbalance can be negative or positive, and so can stress,” says Chopra.

“Winning the lottery is just as stressful as going through a divorce. So the challenge isn’t to achieve static balance, but to successfully thrive in stressful surroundings.”

Internal Communiqués

Medical science now generally agrees that the greatest part of the immune system resides in the gut. “We need those trillions of bacteria that live in the digestive tract. Without them, we are unable to defend ourselves from all types of assaults, including the autoimmune diseases, in which the body turns upon itself,” says Ji.

“The immune system lines the large and small intestines,” says Dr. Susan Blum, of Rye Brook, New York, author of The Immune System Recovery Plan: A Doctor’s 4-Step Program to Treat Autoimmune Disease. “The microbes in the gut lining speak to the immune system.

Anything that alters the microbes in negative ways—like antibiotics or viral illness, among others—can also negatively alter the immune system.”

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Unavoidable Toxin

We can’t avoid the toxic exposure that underlies much of the immune dysfunction we are experiencing today, says Wendy Myers, a functional diagnostic nutritionist in Los Angeles, California, and author of Limitless Energy: How to Detox Toxic Metals to End Exhaustion and Chronic Fatigue. “Toxins, especially heavy metals like lead and mercury, are in the air, water and soil. Since we can’t escape them, we need to know how they are affecting us and work to neutralize them.”

Experts agree that immune challenges can be neutralized and overcome with the right diet and lifestyle, stress manage-

ment and appropriate supplements to restore and maintain the whole system balance needed to flourish in a world of our own making that stresses us on every level.

The Right Food

Eliminating wheat and dairy can end half of current immune system dysfunction through helping to repair the microbiome and healing the immune system, Ji believes. As one example, “If my mom had known I was allergic to cow’s milk when I was a child, I wouldn’t have suffered for 20 years with bronchial asthma,” he says.

An anti-inflammatory diet also speeds gut healing and strengthens the immune system, says Blum. Highlights of her program for a basic clean-up include eliminating anything white (sugar and all products made with flour); eating quality fats (cold-pressed vegetable oils, nuts and seeds); protein (grass-fed beef, organic and free-range poultry, wild game and wild-caught fish); organic fruits and vegetables as much as possible and fermented foods daily; limiting and preferably eliminating dairy; and reading labels and banishing additives, chemicals and processed foods.

According to CDC statistics, almost everyone has some level of immune dysfunction, so this clean-up diet will benefit most of us, Blum says. After a basic regimen of three weeks or longer, she recommends exploring an elimination and challenge diet in which gluten, dairy, corn, soy and eggs are all eliminated for three weeks. People with arthritis should also eliminate nightshades like tomatoes and potatoes. “Then add back in the eliminated foods one at a time and carefully note the body’s reaction. It’s not that hard to get a clear picture of what aggravates inflammation such as arthritis pain,” Blum says.

The Right Supplements

Multivitamins: “High-quality vitamin and mineral supplements are foundational to immune health,” Murray says.

“Vitamins C, E and B and selenium are especially important.”

Digestive enzymes: “Digestive

enzymes are key to restoring gut health, and thereby healing the immune system.

They’re useful in reducing immunemediated inflammation in autoimmune disorders,” Murray explains.

Australian research from the Garvan Institute of Medical Research confirms that supporting the immune system helps heal inflammation and autoimmune diseases. Instead, these are commonly treated with immune system suppressants that leave the patient with diminished resistance to other diseases.

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papaya, are good sources of digestive enzymes. They’re also available as supplements.

Prebiotics and probiotics: Prebiotics, plant fibers that ferment in the colon helping to increase desirable bacteria in the gut, and probiotics, live beneficial bacteria, help restore balance in the microbiome, effectively feeding and strengthening the immune system. Myers suggests that declining levels of friendly bacteria in the gut may actually mark the onset of chronic degenerative disease.

Vitamin D: Several studies, including one from Israel, have shown that people with the highest vitamin D levels have the lowest number of upper respiratory infections. “To ensure optimal vitamin D status, many health advocates, myself included, are recently advocating daily dosages of 2,000 to 5,000 international units (IU), even in apparently healthy adults,” Murray says.

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he effectiveness and safety of flu shots has long been questioned. At best, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reckons that the flu vaccine is 60 percent effective and less so for those older than 65. Plus, it admits it will have zero effect if scientists wrongly project which strains will be prevalent in the coming year. Having a strong immune system is the best bet to prevent flu, says Sayer Ji, founder of GreenMedInfo.com.

Further protection can be found in vitamin D, says Naturopathic Doctor Michael T. Murray. He notes, “It may prove to be more effective and less costly than conventional flu shots.”

If a cold or flu strikes, Murray suggests zinc lozenges. For coughs, German research from the Department of Integrative Gastroenterology at the Kliniken Essen-Mitte shows that a South African medicinal plant, Pelargoniium

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Both internal and external factors can affect us all the way to the cellular level. Chopra says, “You are talking to your genes all the time, and what you say affects every cell in your body. Through lifestyle choices, you can make healing decisions rather than damaging ones.”

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risti Nelson has dedicated her career to leading, funding and strengthening organizations committed to progressive social and spiritual change. Today, at the helm of the Network for Grateful Living, she is helping awaken thousands of people around the world to the life-changing practice of gratefulness. Co-founded by Benedictine monk, teacher and author David Steindl-Rast, the network offers educational programs and practices that inspire and guide a commitment to grateful living, and spark the transformative power of personal and societal responsibility.

Earlier in her career, Nelson founded a values-based fundraising, consulting, training and leadership coaching company, working with groups such as the Institute for Jewish Spirituality, Buddhist Peace Fellowship and the Center for Contemplative Mind in Society. She also served in director-level positions for the Soul of Money Institute, Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health and the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society.

Nelson lives in Western Massachusetts with her family, grateful to be surrounded by the wonders of the natural world and connected to a vibrant, loving and grateful global community.

Why is it helpful to differentiate between gratefulness, gratitude and thanksgiving?

Gratefulness is a proactive orientation to life that originates inside.

You wake with a sense of thankful awareness for the gift of another day, of all the miraculous things your body did overnight to keep you alive and healthy and an all-encompassing sense of the great fullness of life.

Gratitude is more of a response to something going well; anything from receiving the perfect present to five green lights on the way home to beautiful weather. It can become an addictive pursuit to try to get life to deliver something positive again and again, whereas gratefulness emanates from a more unconditional core.

Thanksgiving bubbles up when we’re so filled with a sense of gratefulness—that great fullness—that we overflow into finding ways to express thanks aloud and in actions, such as delivering praise or being of service.

In what way is happiness related to gratefulness?

The truth is that it’s not happiness that makes us grateful, but gratefulness that makes us happy. We can have all the things that should make us happy, and that we wish would make us happy, but unless we feel grateful for what we have, it’s likely nothing will truly make us happy. Happiness can be susceptible to outside circumstance, whereas gratefulness is an orientation we can more consistently maintain.

How do we cultivate gratefulness as a way of being, rather than an intermittent feeling?

It’s a three-step process: stop, look and go.

First, we pause to be present; slow down enough to notice all the things for which we can be grateful.

Second, we enlarge our perspective to take nothing for granted and acknowledge that life is short and uncertain, so we are grateful each day we wake up. This step is also about being aware of our privileges, starting with our ability to see, hear, move about and function. It keeps us aware, awake and alert.

Consider how we feel when electricity returns after an outage or when we can use our hand or foot after a cast comes off. Within minutes, we can forget how appreciative we were for those things, so we need to build reminders into our lives.

Third, we generate possibilities. Find ways to express appreciation or nurture something we care about by engaging in an actively grateful way. Even when we suffer hardship, shifting our awareness to notice whatever is sufficient, abundant and beautiful enables us to be grateful.

This creates a ripple effect, bringing more reasons to be grateful. It’s a radical way to live.

Which other qualities of life that people now seek give you hope?

It gives me hope when people seek contentment. Paradoxically, discontent gives me hope too, because when people recognize injustice and social biases, it pushes us to engage; to stand up and take note of what’s not okay and needs to be changed.

Love also gives me hope, especially when individuals seek to love more generously, inclusively and compassionately. It brings me the most hope of all when I see people building bridges and stretching their own capacity to love beyond their comfort zone.

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

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Symptoms of fibromyalgia are vast. They can range from widespread pain all over the body, muscle and joint pain, chronic fatigue, brain fog, tender points all over the body, anxiety, depression and sleep disorders, to name a few.

Fibromyalgia

A Closer Look at Pain and Exhaustion

by Dr. David Minkoff

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ibromyalgia is a neurological condition which affects approximately 3 to 6 percent of the world population including 10 million people in the U.S. alone (i). Women are predominantly diagnosed with fibromyalgia but men and children also suffer from it. It is commonly misdiagnosed as its symptoms mirror many other conditions. There is no known cause for fibromyalgia but its symptoms can cause extreme havoc on those who suffer from it.

In September 2017 the condition was brought into the limelight when Stephanie Germanotta, more commonly known as Lady Gaga, announced via Twitter that she suffered from fibromyalgia and had to cancel some tour dates due to her debilitating pain (ii). This has brought more attention to the condition and it’s helping people understand that you may look healthy on the outside but the pain within the body is unbearable. Never judge a book by its cover.

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Detection

There isn’t a specific blood test for fibromyalgia, however, certain blood tests can rule out certain conditions which can help doctors get an accurate diagnosis. The causes of fibromyalgia can vary for each person, including: • Heavy metal toxicity • Lack of quality sleep • Hormonal changes • Inflammation • Genetic factors • Thyroid imbalances • Poor nutrition • Leaky gut syndrome • Food allergies • Bacterial/viral infections • Parasites • Autoimmune diseases • Gastrointestinal disorders NATampa.com

How does it affect the body? Fibromyalgia can affect each person differently which is why it is hard to diagnose. It is often confused with rheumatoid arthritis as their symptoms are similar but different. People who suffer from fibromyalgia can be in extreme pain. Sometimes the pain can be so intense that they can’t even get out of bed.

This can cause more anxiety and depression as they aren’t able to do the normal tasks they once did. Also, people may not believe them as they look fine. As a society we have learned to rely on “seeing is believing”, so if you can’t see it then it mustn’t be real—they must be making it up.

How is fibromyalgia treated with conventional medicine? Conventional doctors may refer patients with fibromyalgia to rheumatologists as their symptoms are similar to those with arthritis. They will probably prescribe medication for pain management. The FDA has approved three medications for the treatment of fibromyalgia: Cymbalta, Savella and Lyrica (iii). Some doctors have been known to prescribe antidepressants as well. Conventional doctors may recommend aerobic exercise and stress management techniques to try and handle the pain.

LifeWorks’ Solution

At LifeWorks, we believe treating the underlying cause for all conditions is the best solution. With regards to fibromyalgia, the pain is often due to an infection or toxin affecting mitochondria within the tissues.

Mitochondria are tiny energy-producing factories within our cells that can be damaged over time. We also find that the thyroid gland may not be performing the way it should which can be attributing to their condition. We provide a program specialized to each of our patients which addresses any underlying health issues they may have, using several different therapies, including:

• PEMF • MAS MAT • HOCATT • IV Therapy (including Ozone)

PEMF

PEMF is Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy. When the cells of the body have been injured due to trauma, they may lose their ability to generate proper energy levels to maintain their health. When this occurs, they will swell and heal slowly or not at all.

PEMF helps the body recover by energizing the cell so it can heal faster. PEMF can help with pain and inflammation.

MAS MAT

Mas Mat is Magnetic Field Therapy and is similar to PEMF. When cells are damaged, the Mas Mat has proven to increase blood circulation. This revitalizes the body and rejuvenates the cells. Mas Mat also helps with pain and inflammation.

HOCATT

The HOCATT is wonderful for our fibromyalgia patients. It’s an ozone steam

Come and hear in more detail the topics covered in this article.

Dr. Minkoff will be hosting a free talk titled: Fibromyalgia – A Closer Look at Pain and Exhaustion, 6:30 pm, November 15, at Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater. Seating is limited; arrive early. wherein a patient sits in their own personal sauna for 30 minutes. Carbonic acid opens the pores and allows the heat and ozone to penetrate the skin into the body. The heat warms the body and can reduce the amount of pain while the ozone helps the body detox, increasing oxygen levels in the blood and overall energy.

IV THERAPY

IV Therapy provides the body with the vitamins and minerals it needs to heal. By doing it intravenously, you bypass the broken digestive system and deliver the nutrients to the cells directly. The Myers’ Cocktail IV helps boost or maintain a healthy im-

mune system. This mixture of B vitamins, vitamin C, calcium and magnesium helps many conditions. Glutathione is the most powerful antioxidant in the body and helps the process of boosting the immune system.

It can also fight inflammation, detoxify the body, aid in cellular repair and raise energy levels. Ozone IV’s may also be ordered such as UVBI and MAH which help kill off bacteria, fungi and viruses.

Dr. David Minkoff is co-founder and medical director of LifeWorks Wellness Center, one of the foremost alternative health clinics in the U.S. LifeWorks is located at 301 Turner St., Clearwater. For more information, call 727-466-6789 or visit LifeWorksWellnessCenter.com. See ad page 2. fmaware.org/about-fibromyalgia/ prevalence/ (ii) instyle.com/syndication/lady-gaga- fibromyalgia (iii) rheumatology.org/i-am-a/patient-care giver /diseases-conditions/fibromyalgia (i)

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mericans trust bottled more than tap water, but that confidence might work better if reversed. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) notes that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) monitors tap water for more than 90 contaminants, and it must meet the strict standards of the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974. Nationally distributed bottled water, under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, isn’t as carefully or frequently checked.

A quarter of all bottled water is actually filtered tap water, reports the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC).

Concern about safe tap water is relatively recent—in the 1960s, for instance, people worried more about fluoridation than contamination. But since 1990, partly driven by bottled water ads, Gallup polls have shown tap water concerns rising; 63 percent of us now worry about our drinking water “a great deal”.

Bottled water is usually safe to drink, but isn’t environmentally friendly. Plastic bottle production in the U.S. requires 17.6 million barrels of oil annually, reports the nonprofit Riverkeeper; plus the energy used to transport it to market, refrigerate

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it and collect the empties equals filling the bottles a quarter full of oil. Then, 77 percent of discards end up in the landfill, the Earth Day Network reports.

Retail costs range from 89 cents a serving to $8 a gallon for designer water, averaging $1.11 a gallon, compared to .002 cents per gallon for tap water.

What’s in Tap Water Legitimate concerns about tap water exist, mostly because homes built before 1986 likely have lead in their pipes, solder and fixtures, possibly contaminating municipally sourced water. Well water is also susceptible to outside contamination from chemicals and microorganisms that must be monitored.

Because lead accumulates in stagnated water in pipes, run the water until it gets as cold as possible; up to two minutes if the taps haven’t been turned on in six hours or more. Other chemicals found in tap water include low levels of chlorine, arsenic, nitrates, atrazine, perchlorate and pathogens, reports the NRDC. Pharmaceutical products can also get into tap water, warns the World Health Organization (WHO).

A recent study from the EWG and North-

eastern University, in Boston, showed small quantities of toxic chemicals in tap water serving 15 million Americans in 27 states.

Testing Our Hydration IQ

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Filter Options Filters can allay tap water worries from municipal or well supplies.

Several types—tap-mounted, under-sink and pitchers—are effective and affordable, ranging from $20 to $300. Seek filters certified by the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) testing agency that check for specific contaminants of concern.

NSF-42 coding certifies filters that improve water taste and remove both chlorine and particulate matter. NSF-53 is more stringent and requires removal of metals and harmful chemicals.

The highest standard, NSF-401, covers filters that eliminate bacteria, pesticides/herbicides and residue from drugs like ibuprofen.

Activated carbon filters, which require regular replacement cartridges, remove large particles like sediment and silt. Reverse osmosis filters remove dissolved inorganic solids (including salts) by pushing tap water through a semi-permeable membrane.

Ultraviolet water purification is effective at treating bacteria and viruses, but not contaminants such as chlorine, volatile organic compounds or heavy metals.

Charcoal pitcher filters are the most common, easiest to use and least expensive, although cartridges add to the cost and are only effective for processing about 40 gallons each. To save money, DIY products allow individuals to refill used cartridges with new activated charcoal. Filter pitchers need to be cleaned regularly because the charcoal can leak, producing mildew, calcium and grime.

Faucet-mounted models are easy to install and can be switched easily from filtered to unfiltered water (e.g., for washing up). Under-sink filters and cartridges are effective for up to 200 gallons, but more challenging to install. Connecting to refrigerators and ice makers makes installation more complex, and leakage can be an issue; countertop filters take up space, but are less likely to clog.

Consumer Reports says reverse osmosis filters are effective at removing contaminants, but can operate slowly, consume cabinet space, need periodic cleaning with bleach and create three to five gallons of wastewater for every gallon filtered.

WHO indicates that conventional municipal water treatment processes can remove about half of the compounds associated with pharmaceutical drugs. Advanced treatment like reverse osmosis and nanofiltration can be more efficient, removing up to 99 percent of large pharmaceutical molecules.

The first step is a water test. Some state and local health departments offer free test kits and they are also sold at hardware stores. Certified laboratories test tap water samples, with information often available from the local water provider.

Find a state-by-state list of certified labs plus program contacts at Tinyurl.com/DrinkingWaterCertificationInfo. The EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline is 800-426-4791.

Jim Motavalli, of Fairfield, CT, is an author, freelance journalist and speaker specializing in clean automotive and other environmental topics. Connect at JimMotavalli.com.

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yths abound regarding proper hydration—many of them encouraged by purveyors of bottled water. Gauge personal hydration know-how by answering these true-or-false questions.

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If we’re thirsty, we’re already dehydrated.

True. Our kidneys let us know when we need water by sending a “thirsty” message to the brain. “If you ignore that warning, it will go away and other symptoms will occur, such as headache, brain fog, muscle cramps and dry, cool skin, making the dehydration more serious,” warns Chiropractor Livia Valle, of Valins Chiropractic, in Smithtown, New York.

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We must drink eight glasses of water every day.

False. Eating fruits and vegetables also bolsters hydration (watermelon and spinach are almost 100 percent water by weight), as do milk, juice and herbal tea, advises the Mayo Clinic.

3

It’s impossible to overhydrate.

False. Although rare, hyponatremia can result from some diseases, medications and consuming too much water too quickly, causing sodium (salt) levels to plummet; this can lead to nausea and coma, to which marathon runners can be prone (WebMD.com).

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Electrolyte-enhanced drinks beat out water.

False. Experts say that for most people most of the time, plain water hydrates just as well, which is good news, considering the sugar and artificial dyes in Gatorade and similar electrolyte drinks. Even for athletes, hydrating with electrolytes is called for only after more than an hour of intense, sweaty exercise, according to the American College of Sports Medicine. If concerned about hydrating on an active, steamy day, consider stirring additive- and sugar-free electrolyte tablets or powder into water.

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Caffeine causes dehydration.

False. A UK University of Birmingham study of 50 people that drank three to six cups of coffee daily found no significant effects on hydration—perhaps because the water in coffee and tea makes up for any dehydrating effects.

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The volume of urine is a better hydration indicator than its color.

True. “Urine color varies based on many factors, including diet,” says exercise physiologist Mary Jayne Rogers, Ph.D., of Albuquerque, New Mexico. “But if you are not producing much urine, it can be a sign that your body is clinging to water and may need more.”

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Ease Repetitive Strain Injuries Targeted Exercises Lower Risk of Injury

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eekend athletes, office workers and hobbyists greatly benefit from a balanced array of regular exercises as a preventive measure against injury. In our technological age, repetitive strain injury (RSI) is all too common, and anyone using a computer daily can be at risk. Sedentary lifestyles help set the stage for injury.

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motor control. Carpal tunnel syndrome is just one example.

“Repetitive injuries occur by executing the same motions over and over again with little or no variation, and become syndromes when they occur frequently or chronically,” says Brian Lebo, a strength and conditioning coach and director of the Athletic Performance Training Center, in North Royalton, Ohio.

RSI Risk Factors

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form of RSI. “I find that people that maintain a balanced exercise routine tend to do the best in jobs that apply repetitive stresses. People that sit at a desk need core strengthening, flexibility work in the hips, wrists and hands, and work on the neck flexors of the cervical spine,” says Felipe J. Mares, a physical therapist and owner of PT First Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. “People that exercise on a daily basis, regardless of their job, hold up better at work. There’s a lot of stored equity in muscle tissue and strength that comes in handy.”

Lebo elaborates, “Exercise is critical for improving quality of life for people that suffer from repetitive injuries or RSI because it provides variation from repetitive movement, strengthens muscle and connective tissue, stabilizes joints and improves the body’s response to physical stress. For people with desk jobs, I recommend taking 10 minutes to get up every hour on the hour and move around.

Focus on mobility.”

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The impulse to get outside, engage in a sport or push through limitations on weekends can lead to injury if exercising is not also part of the work week. “Do something on weekdays to support your weekend activity to prepare and strengthen your body specifically for it,” says Lebo.

“For recreational athletes, I recommend performing some type of strength training to support the demands and movement patterns of your activity. For tendinitis or inflammation of the tendons—the most common type of repetitive injury—exercise can reverse or minimize injury following appropriate rest, together with physical therapy when indicated.”

Basic strength training, maintaining a healthy weight and staying hydrated all help prevent injury and decrease the risk of reoccurrence.“Repetitive injuries that I see often are iliotibial band syndrome, patellofemoral syndrome, lower back pain and rotator cuff injuries. The main cause of these is overuse, faulty alignment and muscle compensation,” says Brooke Taylor, a functional training expert and owner of Taylored Fitness NY Ltd., in New York City.

“Functional training engages the body in multiplanar movements that simulate everyday motions. This forces the body to work as one unit, as opposed to isolating various body parts. The beauty is that with a well-designed program, you leave no muscle untouched. Functional training is beneficial for everyone, and one hour of training a day can make a huge difference. Get out and explore different activities and work opposing muscles. Make all parts of the body work as one,” counsels Taylor.

Whether injuries occur at the desk, on the soccer field or not at all, keeping the body fit is key. Mares reminds us that exercise is like sleep—something we all need and cannot avoid, saying, “Exercise is the great equalizer in life.”

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Thanksgiving Desserts Plant-Based Pies for Every Palate

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ratitude for the bounty in our lives has been a constant in every American Thanksgiving since the Pilgrims’ first celebration at Plymouth Plantation. What has changed is the menu.

Many holiday hosts today wish to be inclusive and respect everyone’s increasingly restrictive dietary needs. A few dishes that offer naturally gluten-free, paleo and plant-based options never go amiss, especially when we’re talking pie.

It’s easy to make a plant-based pie— think pumpkin, sweet potato and chocolate. As a bonus, many vegan pies can be made ahead and actually taste better the next day.

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to go; pecans or almonds, sweetened with dates, crumbled in the food processor and pressed into a pie pan. It’s deliciously easy and can be made the day before, always a plus at holiday time. Gluten-free vanilla, chocolate or gingersnap cookie crumbs, mixed with a little coconut oil pressed into the pan, can serve as an alternative to nuts.

The Filling

The freshest filling makes the freshest-tasting pie. Winter vegetables such as squash, small sugar or pie pumpkins or sweet potatoes can be baked in the oven and puréed in the food processor days ahead of time. Or, make the purées weeks ahead and freeze them, ready to thaw for a recipe.

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Desserts: From Orchard, Farm, and Market, in Galisteo, New Mexico, preheats her oven to 375° F. “Cut the squash in half, the pumpkins into quarters, scrape out the seeds and brush the cut surfaces with a vegetable oil such as sunflower or safflower,” she suggests.

“Place the squash or pumpkins cutside-down on a sheet pan. Prick sweet potatoes all over with a fork. Bake the vegetables until tender, about 40 minutes,” says Madison. When baked, scoop out the flesh, discard the rinds or skin and purée the flesh in a food processor. About two cups of purée equals a 15-ounce can of pumpkin, sweet potato or butternut squash. Pies made with fresh purées will have a lighter color and flavor.

Madison says she prefers natural sweeteners. “Honey and maple syrup are so dynamic—they’re more like foods in their own right than just sweeteners.”

Maple and date sugars give pies a deep, caramelized flavor.

Always taste test during preparation, recommends Alissa Saenz, of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, who blogs at ConnoisseurusVeg.com. She loves a big dose of chai spices and little dose of sweetener in her Vegan Chai-Spiced Sweet Potato Pie. But pie is personal. “I recommend tasting your batter to decide if you’d prefer a little more or less of each,” she says.

Finishing Touches

An ethereal cloud of coconut whipped cream can taste just as delicious as the dairy version, says vegan baker and cookbook author Fran Costigan, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She refrigerates a 14-ounce can of unsweetened, full-fat coconut milk for at least 24 hours. After opening it, she spoons out only the solid coconut cream into a chilled bowl, saving the remaining liquid coconut milk for another use. She whips the coconut cream with an electric mixer until fluffy, adding a natural sweetener and vanilla extract if desired. It all makes for a perfectly healthy plant pie.

Judith Fertig writes award-winning cookbooks plus foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

Our Pick of Plant Pie Recipes No-Bake Vegan Chocolate Pie

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Yields: Filling for one nine-inch vegan pecan-date pie crust 18 oz vegan or dairy-free chocolate chips 1 (14-oz) can unsweetened, full-fat coconut milk ½ cup almond or cashew butter Place the chocolate chips in a medium mixing bowl. Spoon the almond butter on top of the chocolate chips. Set aside.

Vegan Pecan-Date Pie Crust The crust takes minutes to make and then press into a pie pan.

Yields: One nine-inch pie crust 1½ cups pitted dates, preferably Medjool, coarsely chopped 1½ cups chopped pecans ¼ tsp sea salt 2 tsp coconut oil Soak the dates in hot water for 10 minutes.

Remove the dates from the water and pat dry.

Place the dates, pecans and salt in the bowl of a food processor and blend until the mixture sticks together.

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Lightly oil the bottom and sides of a nineinch pie or springform pan.

Spoon the entire can of coconut milk into a saucepan. Over medium heat, stir and bring to a simmer until small bubbles form around the perimeter of the pan.

Pour the hot coconut milk over the chocolate chips and almond butter. Make sure all the chocolate is covered with the hot milk.

Let it sit for three to five minutes to melt the chocolate.

Whisk by hand until the mixture becomes smooth, shiny and dark. Pour into the prepared crust.

Refrigerate the completed pie until it is firm and ready to serve.

Inspired by and adapted from recipes by Nava Atlas, at VegKitchen.com, Fran Costigan at FranCostigan.com and Ashley Adams, who blogs at TheSpruceEats.com.

Press the date mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pan.

Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

Adapted from a recipe by Nava Atlas, of Hudson Valley, NY, vegan cookbook author of Vegan Express: 160 Fast, Easy, & Tasty Plant-Based Recipes.

Natural Awakenings recommends using organic, non-GMO (genetically modified) and non-bromated ingredients whenever possible.

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Preheat the oven to 350° F. Add all ingredients, except for the starch and dates, into a large pot. Stir well and bring to a simmer.

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1 tsp vanilla extract ½ Tbsp pumpkin pie spice ½ tsp sea salt ⅔ cup Medjool dates, pitted

While the pumpkin mixture is heating, prepare a “slurry” by adding two to three tablespoons of water to the starch in a small bowl. Gently mix together until a thick liquid has formed; avoid clumps.

This pie filling is robust with spices and not too sweet. Add less spice and more maple syrup to taste.

Yields: Filling for one nine-inch vegan pecan-date pie crust 2 large sweet potatoes ¾ cup coconut milk 3 Tbsp maple syrup 2 tsp vanilla extract 2 Tbsp arrowroot or tapioca starch 2 Tbsp ground cinnamon 1 Tbsp ground ginger 1 tsp ground cardamom ½ tsp ground nutmeg ¼ tsp ground cloves ½ tsp sea salt Preheat the oven to 400° F. Poke a few holes in each sweet potato using a sharp knife.

Place the sweet potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake until very soft, about 45 minutes. Or microwave them for about eight minutes, checking every minute or so after the first five minutes.

Remove from oven and slice the sweet potatoes open to allow the steam to escape.

Let them sit a few minutes to cool.

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When the sweet potatoes are cool enough to handle, scoop out the insides and place them into a food processor bowl. Add the coconut milk, maple syrup, vanilla, cornstarch, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, nutmeg, cloves and salt.

Process the filling until smooth, stopping to scrape the bowl as needed. Pour the batter into a prepared pie crust and smooth out the top with a rubber scraper.

Bake about 40 minutes or until it sets.

Remove the pie from oven and allow it to cool completely before slicing.

Top with whipped coconut cream, if desired.

Add the slurry to the simmering pumpkin mixture and cook over medium heat for five to six minutes, stirring continuously.

Transfer this mixture to a blender or food processor, add in the pitted (unsoaked) Medjool dates and blend until smooth.

Pour the filling into a prepared crust, then bake for 30 to 35 minutes.

Let cool completely before slicing and serving.

Adapted recipe courtesy of Caitlin Shoemaker, of Miami, FL; FromMyBowl. com/pecan-pumpkin-custard-pie.

Adapted recipe courtesy of Alissa Saenz, of Phoenixville, PA; Connoisseurus Veg.com/vegan-chai-spiced-sweet-potato-pie.

Pecan Pumpkin Custard Pie With no flour, this pie has a softer, more velvety texture. For a thicker filling, simply refrigerate before serving.

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Notice how you compare from a place of deficiency. We try to keep up with the Joneses but the competition is all in our heads. When we compare ourselves to others (or someone does it for us, by “shoulding” on us), we feel less powerful, less important, inadequate, unsure about who we are and what we’ve done. You can’t possibly feel gratitude when you are focused on lack.

That race is simply unwinnable.

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Focus on present self and the glass is already half-full. You are valuable; you have important contributions to make to the world; and you are the reason someone has a smile on her face or an extra tip in his pocket. You are special and unique, so have gratitude simply for who you are, as you are, every day. How many ways can you find to be grateful about yourself?

By Terry Chriswell

Every November as Thanksgiving rolls around, we’re reminded to be grateful; literally “giving thanks” for all we have. What if we put that mindset into practice every day of the year?

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Make a choice to focus on aspects of your life that make you feel thankful and appreciative. Is the glass half-empty or half-full? In reality it’s both, but what you are conditioned to look at first? Gratitude requires a perspective shift, and an awareness of the many things, people and circumstances we take for granted. A gratitude practice fosters heightened awareness and creates a feedback loop known as a “virtuous circle.”

An “attitude of gratitude” affects everything. When you focus each day on things, people and situations you appreciate, that positive flow of energy will extend to other areas of your life. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to automatically think in terms of gratitude and appreciation? Instead of feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt, you will experience your life as full and rich and vibrant, looking forward to even more.

Excerpted from Moving Toward Happy by Terry Chriswell, author and co-publisher of Natural Awakenings. She can be reached at Terry@MovingTowardHappy.com.

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Eco-Packaging Progress Report

Innovative Uses of Pulp, Paper and Mushrooms

by Avery Mack

Manufacturers need to protect their products from damage and theft, and also want them to stand out on retail shelves.

A common result has been hard-to-open containers relying on excessive cardboard and plastic. Today, more manufacturers are responding to consumer requests for less packaging, making it easier on both people and the planet.

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hether shopping online or in a local store, more eco-friendly options are available and they’re worth seeking out.

In grocery stores, look for cellophane packaging made from corn, wheat or potatoes that replaces traditional plastic packaging used for candy, spices, nuts, produce and bath products. Cellulose, made from sustainably harvested wood pulp, one of nature’s most abundant materials, makes for a sturdy bio- and marine-degradable bag that is suitable for home composting. Resistant to oil, fat and grease, it is also microwavable and oven-safe at low temperatures.

Fenugreen uses antibacterial, antifungal spices infused into a tea that is soaked into clean, biodegradable FreshPaper. It works in conjunction with store packaging or storage containers to keep bread, fruit, vegetables and cheese fresh. Kavita Shukla, founder and CEO, says, “Each paper lasts about a month.

A distinct, maple-like scent says the paper is actively working to keep food fresh two to four times longer than usual, preventing food waste due to spoilage.”

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Quinn Snacks’ revolutionary Pure Pop Bag of microwave popcorn contains no genetically modified corn, synthetic chemicals or plastic coatings, so unlike other brands, its packaging is compostable and biodegradable. Consumers add the included salt and spices after the popping, allowing the addition of natural ingredients while maintaining the integrity of the food’s natural oil and flavor.

Food carry-out used to mean polystyrene (Styrofoam) containers, but now consumers have the safer option of pulp products that break down completely in backyard compost heaps or through commercial recycling. The pulp comes from North American-sourced hardwoods, which reduces its travel footprint and supports environmentally aware suppliers.

Mycelium, another Styrofoam substitute, uses mushroom roots as glue to hold together other sustainable, compostable agriculture byproducts like corn stalks. The result creates shipping materials that cradle wine bottles, computers and other fragile items to prevent breakage.

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In beauty products, look for refillable glass jars. While glass is endlessly recyclable, it carries a large carbon footprint.

Glass is heavy and must be transported, sometimes out of state, to reach a treatment plant. Furnaces capable of melting glass containers must run nonstop at about 2,600 degrees Fahrenheit. Taking the time to refill glass jars saves energy and prevents greenhouse gas emissions.

Some personal products such as deodorant are available in paper pushup tubes. Standard plastic tubes can be difficult to empty completely and are sometimes made of more than one type of plastic, which makes them non-recyclable.

Eco-friendly packaging can be especially challenging for small businesses.

Katherine Dexter, owner of Wild House Body Care, in College Station, Texas, says, “I needed a green product that was oilproof and waterproof. One of the best I’ve found for wrapping solid lotion bars is an unbleached, soy waxed paper. It works as effectively as paraffin-coated waxed paper and is 100 percent biodegradable.” She uses sustainable and natural materials for all of her product packaging.

As part of the adult coloring book craze, Najeeb Kahn, founder of the Monthly Coloring Club, noticed books were shipped shrink-wrapped, so the club has switched to compostable and recycled rigid cardboard mailers.

Online mattress sales have increased from a 5 percent market share in 2016 to 10 percent in 2017, thanks to moneyback guarantees, free in-home trials and innovative compressed mattress-in-a-box delivery. A mattress is squashed to fit in a box measuring 18 by 44 inches; about the size of a medium file cabinet. One person can easily carry it up stairs or around corners. Released from the box, the foam mattress expands to normal size in eight to 12 hours. The cardboard package can be reused or recycled.

Email manufacturers to either congratulate them on better choices or complain about excess. Each purchase voices an opinion. Let’s make it count.

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nimals have performed massage on themselves or others since the dawn of time through natural grooming behaviors,” reports the Northwest School of Animal Massage, in Vashon, Washington. “Any animal’s quality of life can be enhanced with massage.”

Therapeutic Massage Results

“Maintenance massage is great for helping your pet stay at their peak level of health for as long as possible. It’s also a great tool for monitoring and early detection,” says Kim Tews, a certified small animal massage practitioner located near Portland, Oregon.

Jonathan Rudinger, a registered nurse, licensed massage therapist and authority on canine massage in Toledo, Ohio, explains that massage supports oxygen exchange, helping animals to breathe more deeply, and even encourages coughing to loosen phlegm and debris in the lungs.

Increasing both blood and lymphatic circulation is another benefit. “Manual lymphatic drainage massage is a good immune booster, and benefits pets of all breeds and ages,” says Tews. Massage shortens postoperative recovery time for pets and helps decrease inflammation and pain while lowering blood pressure and working to normalize breathing patterns and digestion.

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For dogs with arthritis, Rudinger says that massage works to increase the natural fluids within the dog’s body, along with improving lymph and blood circulation and hormone and energy flow. When it comes to sporting events and intense recreation, massage can be used to increase blood flow to muscles beforehand and reduce muscle soreness afterward.

Massage is a comfort for beloved dogs receiving treatment for a terminal illness or palliative care. The practice can also reduce the need for pain medication, decrease metabolic end products in tissues, ease constipation and feelings of anxiety and isolation, and instill greater peace.

Behavioral Results

Massage therapist Michelle Rivera with the Healing Oasis Wellness Center, in Sturtevant, Wisconsin, remarks in the journal Integrative Veterinary Care, “It was in China that I learned that many behavioral problems can also be alleviated or eliminated with the addition of massage therapy.

In my own practice, the majority of issues I successfully work with using massage are behavior problems and seizures.”

Highly sensitive animals may find that therapeutic massage makes being touched more tolerable. Rudinger explains

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that it can clear physiological energy blocks. His approach with dogs is to work on the stomach energy meridian, which flows down around the mouth, down both sides of the midline and underneath the abdominal side of the body. It ends up around the anus, beneath the animal’s tail.

As the meridian is associated with the emotional brain or limbic system, working on this area is particularly useful for dogs that are fear-biters, food- or dog-aggressive, have separation anxiety or problems with their gastrointestinal tract.

Generally speaking, dog massage can be a useful tool for stress relief and relaxation.

Find the Right Expert

An integrative veterinarian can provide advice and recommend an experienced area canine massage therapist to treat an animal’s specific need. At-home or in-clinic sessions may last from 30 to 80 minutes.

Having a family member massage a pet can add calming and bonding benefits, especially in palliative care. A workshop or continuing education course will teach basic to advanced hands-on massage skills. Offering the benefits of therapeutic massage to a dog is one of the greatest gifts we can give to support their happiness and quality of life. It can also work wonders for cats.

Karen Becker, a doctor of veterinary medicine, is a proactive, integrative practitioner who consults internationally and writes for Mercola Healthy Pets (HealthyPets.

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lthough the method of massage and results can be similar to that for dogs, cats have their own rules about how they are touched. “Every massage must be individualized,” says Katie Mehrtens, owner of The Right Spot Pet Massage, near Chicago, and a nationally certified small animal massage therapist. “Cats are typically more sensitive to touch than dogs, and can become overstimulated. I am hyperaware of the cat’s reactions, and often give them more breaks to avoid stress,” she says.

“If your cat doesn’t like to be touched, you just haven’t figured out the best moves yet,” advises Maryjean Ballner, a massage therapist in Santa Barbara, California. “Common mistakes include rubbing, instead of caressing, and going too fast. Felines get the reputation they’re difficult. Pay attention to the basics.”

“Although many bones and muscles in cats and dogs have the same names and locations, they may not be identical in physical appearance or function,”

Mehrtens says. “A cat’s skeleton is slender, with lean, fluid muscles designed for leaping distances with stealth and agility.

They’re likely to experience less wear and tear on joints than dogs.”

Ballner offers tips to let the cat be the teacher as to what works best: n Get down to their level. n Approach at shoulder height, not the top of the head. n Caress using full palms, not just fingertips. Slower is safe, enjoyable and desirable. n Caress under the chin and around the cheeks using finger pads and full palms or the flat area between the knuckles. n Focus totally on the cat for four minutes. Make it routine. n Voice soft, soothing, low-tone phrases— not baby talk; maybe repeating, “Oh, you good boy, good boy.”

Susi Rosinski, a certified feline, canine and equine massage therapist and owner of Ancient Far East Healing Arts, in Tonawanda, New York, offers, “Most of my [feline] clients have joint pain or back mobility difficulties. Working on legs and joints after they’re fully relaxed helps them, as well as being safer for me, as I slowly add pressure to the areas where they need it most.”

“For four minutes a day, cat massage is therapeutic, whether it’s for you or the cat,” says Ballner.

Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Tampa Bay Veg Fest – 10am-5pm. 9th annual premier vegan family-friendly festival in a new location, featuring speakers, cooking demos, healthy living and eco-friendly vendors, exhibits by nonprofits, children’s area, live music and animal adoptions. Leashed companion animals welcome. New this year: Vegan Mac & Cheese Cook-off. Free admission. Perry Harvey Sr. Park, 1000 E. Harrison St., Tampa. For more information, call 727-656-8368, email Info@TampaBayVegFest. org or visit TampaBayVegFest.com.

Seasonal Sauces, Dressings and Dips – 11am.

Demos to Di For, NFP Demo Specialist. Di will show you how to make simple, delicious, seasonal dips, dressings and sauces to serve at your upcoming holiday feast! Special Saturday date. Free. Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727443-6703, NaturesFoodPatch.com.

Meditation in Motion – 11am-1pm. Heather Benton, E-RYT500. This workshop coordinates the breath with slow, gentle somatic movement to increase range of motion, relieve tension and increase flexibility. Appropriate for all levels of practitioners from beginners to advanced yogis and perfect for anyone coming out of an injury. Bonus: This workshop will be audio recorded and emailed to all participants to practice at home. $30/Advance; $35/Door. Yoga4All, 8836 Seminole Blvd., Seminole. Info, Heather 727-480-3004. Registration Yoga4All.com/workshops.

Yoga for Osteoporosis – 1-3:30pm. Learn and practice the techniques yoga offers to help manage and prevent osteoporosis. We’ll take a look at nutrition, lifestyle choices and asana practices that can fortify this important part of your structure and life. Appropriate for both women, men and students who have a family history of osteoporosis. Workshop cost is included with unlimited pass or $25 without. Sign up: 727-894-9642, Info@StPeteYoga.com, StPeteYoga.com.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Plant-Based Persian Cuisine – 4pm. Brad Myers, The Vegabond Chef. Enjoy a delicious 3-course Persian meal: Ghormeh Sabzi, Zarda and Shirazi.

Brad will make a bean and green stew, a fragrant rose saffron rice and a cucumber tomato salad.

Special Sunday date. Free. Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727-443-6703, NaturesFoodPatch.com.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5 Reiki I & Reiki II – 9:30am-1:30pm, Nov. 5 & 12. Class Certification when completed Reiki II and also CEUs available for LMT, Provider Number MCE 50-13619, for Reiki credits. Reiki is a noninvasive and practical tool for regeneration, transformation and healing. Rev. Maria Antonieta Revello, Reiki, Karuna & Qigong Master, Light Therapist & Samassati practitioner, NLP practitioner. Member of ICRT, ILA. Information and to reserve your space, 813-3347424, ReikiShrine@gmail.com.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6 Beginner Yoga Workshop Series – Noon-1:30pm.

Nov. 6, 13, 20. Bev Klein, 200 RYT, Certified Restorative Yoga instructor. Learn the fundamentals of a basic yoga practice. This will be a small group setting in which participants meet weekly for three consecutive sessions to explore what yoga is all about and develop a love for practice. $45/series.

Yoga Village, 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater. 727712-1475, Info@AYogaVillage.com, AYogaVillage. com/events.

Chair Yoga for Strength and Balance – 1-2pm.

Abby Eastman, MSED, ACSM exercise physiologist, E-RYT 200. This class is geared towards less strenuous poses for hips and knees. Students may stay seated throughout the class or use the chair for assistance with standing and balance poses. Improve posture, mobility, stability and peace in the body and mind. $10/ Advance; $15/Door. Yoga4All, 8836 Seminole Blvd., Seminole. Info, Abby 727-490-8292. Registration, Yoga4All.com/workshops.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Healthy Gift Giving for the Holiday Season – 11:30am-12:15pm. Laurel James, author, wellness advocate leader for doTERRA essential oils, and a KRI certified Kundalini Yoga instructor. Looking for healthy and uplifting gift giving ideas? Would you like natural solutions for yourself through the

Mary Cross of St. Pete shares this pix of her fur baby, 18-month-old Buddy, whose fave playtimes include balls, noisy toys, and both giving and getting kisses. holiday season? Enjoy a fun-filled class with tips and recipes with doTERRA essential oils for you, family and friends. Yoga Village, 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater. 727-712-1475, Info@AYogaVillage. com, AYogaVillage.com/events.

Taste the Season: Holiday Sides – 6:30pm. John van Vlaardingen, JvVHealth. Need some ideas for a whole-food, plant-based Thanksgiving? John will make a few holiday sides that are delicious all by themselves, such as Cranberry Relish, Mushroom Gravy and Mashed Sweet Potatoes. Free. Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727443-6703, NaturesFoodPatch.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Light Practice – 10am-Noon. Maria Antonieta will guide this session of the tried and tested colour therapy treatments of Theresa Sundt. Carrollwood Revello Medical Center, 10213 Lake Carroll Way, Ste. D, Tampa. Information and to reserve your space, 813-334-7424, ReikiShrine@gmail.com.

The Powerhouse Pumpkin – 11am. Michelle Odiorne, whole-food plant-based chef. Let’s get ready for Thanksgiving! Enjoy a scrumptious pumpkin pudding and a soothing pumpkin latte. Special Saturday date. Free. Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727-443-6703, NaturesFoodPatch.com.

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ABUNDANT LIVING 10 Practices Open Doors

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ractices designed to enrich life with purpose and meaning yield empowering results for anyone that takes them to heart. Whether striving for a new job, higher salary, stronger relationships or spiritual acceleration, these “rules of the road” offer inspired guidance to free thinking and enlarge possibilities beyond anything we’ve ever imagined.

Be one with life: Belief in our oneness with “more than enough” sets us free to receive.

Be aware we live in an expanding universe: The creative life force of the universe constantly conspires for our good as we consciously participate in the process.

Be accountable for individual consciousness: How we perceive ourself and our world defines our experience. Changing our point of view can change everything.

Be focused: Establish and maintain a disciplined mind, focusing on what’s right with life rather than what’s wrong.

Be in the flow: The law of circulation manifests as either a cornucopia of more than enough or a vortex of not enough, depending on how freely energy flows through us. Remember that we are the gatekeeper that directs the flow.

Knotta-Malas: Make-Take-Meditate – 11am-1pm. Amanda James, ERYT. Learn how to make your own Knotta-Malas and how to use them in your personal meditation practice. Mala beads, a 1000-year-old tradition, are used to practice mantra meditations. Every time you use your beads for meditation, they fill with positive energy. Then when you wear them, you are reminded of the calm, centered feeling you cultivated during your meditation. Materials for two malas included. $30/Advance; $35/Door.

Yoga4All, 8836 Seminole Blvd., Seminole. Info, Amanda 727-744-0702.

Registration, Yoga4All.com/workshops.

Yoga for Scoliosis – 11am-1pm. With Stacy Renz, OTR/L, C-IAYT, E-RYT500. CEUs for OTs and yoga teachers. Everyone welcome. $45.

Awakening Wellness Center, 6161 MLK Jr. St. N, Ste. 100, St. Petersburg.

Register, 727-826-4754, LivingRoomYoga.biz.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11 How to Make a Charcuterie – 1pm. Lora Humphrey, NFP Cheese Specialist. Charcuterie boards are becoming more and more popular for hosting parties and gatherings! Lora will teach you how to prepare an amazing and delicious board, including how to pair specialty cheeses with meat, crackers, wine, fruit and more. Free. Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727-443-6703, NaturesFoodPatch.com.

Regresiones – 1pm. Como la regresión, ayuda a liberar y sanar traumas del pasado. Dra. Marta Alarcon MD (Colombia), consejera, hipnoterapista, Reiki Master. The mall with Evo’s Restaurant between Dale Mabry and Lake Carroll Way, the office is inside the mall. Carrollwood Revello Medical Center, 10213 Lake Carroll Way, Ste. D, Tampa. Confirmar su asistencia, 813-340-3556, MartaAlarcon408@yahoo.com.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14 Holiday Open House – 5-8pm. Success by Design opens their holiday doors with free physician consultations, live demos, door prizes and healthy appetizers. Get up close to body sculpting, microneedling to rebuild collagen, cosmetic fillers, bioidentical hormones and medical weight loss with deep discounts on all services. 9095 Belcher Rd., Pinellas Park. 727-548-0001, PoundsAwayTampaBay.com.

Be passionate: Honoring our passions sets us free from the tyranny of a joyless life. Unearthing and living what creates joy, love and peace brings the gift of our authentic self to the party called life.

Orthomolecular Open House – 6-9pm. Grand Reopening. Learn firsthand the many services the center has to offer. Meet the practitioners, vendors and other like-minded holistic advocates. Enjoy fun demos and discounts on products and services. Win free treatments and prizes galore, including raffles and giveaways. Delicious organic hors d’oeuvres, drinks and wine provided for a meet and greet. 9225 Ulmerton Rd., Ste. 312, Largo. 727518-9808. Ortholiving.com.

Be blessed: To be blessed and know it is to affirm that we are a whole person, with nothing missing. Sharing our abundance becomes our daily norm. This state of being blesses our world.

Vegan Thanksgiving – 6:30pm. Brad Myers, The Vegabond Chef. A meat-free holiday feast doesn’t mean losing out on flavor. Learn how to make a stuffed and roasted butternut squash for Thanksgiving. Free. Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727-443-6703, NaturesFoodPatch.com.

Be of service: When we serve others selflessly, we are recognizing that they matter. When someone knows they matter, they are intrinsically guided to demonstrate it in ways that serve others… and the circle is complete.

Be courageous: Boldly move beyond false limits to horizons that call us to new levels of self-expression and fulfillment, often in collaboration with a spirited community.

Be a catalyst for good: Such actions connect us directly to the secret of creating an abundant life—our innate oneness with the universe.

Dennis Merritt Jones, D.D., of St. Petersburg Beach, FL, speaks and writes books on human potential and spirituality. His latest, The Art of Abundance, is the source of this essay. Connect via DennisMerrittJones.com.

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Holiday Hypnosis Prep – 6:30-8:30pm. Prepare to stay calm and in control to enjoy all the festivities without guilt during the holiday season with this guided hypnosis session with Patricia V. Scott, Certified Hypnotherapist.

Learn. $25 or $20 (UPHI members) includes Hypnosis CD for home practice. UP Hypnosis Institute, Holistic Center for Vibrant Health, Dunedin.

727-943-5003. UPHypnosis.com.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15 Fibromyalgia: A Closer Look at Pain and Exhaustion – 6:30pm. Fibromyalgia affects 10 million people in the U.S. but it is commonly misdiagnosed. Dr. David Minkoff, LifeWorks Wellness Center, will explain the cause of this condition and how it can be treated with natural solutions. Learn about the symptoms of fibromyalgia and how to naturally treat the condition.

Don’t miss it! Free. Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater.

Seating is limited so get there early. 727-443-6703. NaturesFoodPatch.com.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16 200-Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Open House – 1:30-3:30pm.

Jackie Edgington, E-RYT 200. Come for a one hour practice and learn

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

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17 Basic Hypnosis Training –1-4pm. Patricia V. Scott, PhD facilitates interactive techniques in Hypnosis to achieve excellence in everyday life. You will learn the basics of how to induce a hypnotic trance and formulate positive suggestions for change. No prior training needed. $25 or $20 (UPHI members) includes Hypnosis CD. UP Hypnosis Institute, Holistic Center for Vibrant Health, Dunedin. 727-943-5003.

UPHypnosis.com.

Ecstatic Dance – 6-9pm. Tanner Roan. Come participate and experience an evening event including a yoga flow class, dance journey, Cacao Ceremony and community circle. $22/in advance, $27/day of event. Yoga Village, 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater.

727-712-1475, Info@AYogaVillage.com, AYogaVillage.com/events.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Distillation Workshop – 1-3:30pm. Join Carolyn Zinober, clinical herbalist and aromatherapist, in the art of essential oil and hydrosol distilling. Learn the equipment you need to create high quality products from harvest to bottle. Mugwort will be distilled and take-home products available. $10. Six Oaks Wellness Apothecary, 607 1st Ave. SW, Ste. B, Largo.

Register, 727-501-1700, SixOaksWellness.com.

Neuroscience of Meditation – 2-3:30pm. Pete Reddy, MD, a practicing physician, MBSR facilitator, and a yoga practitioner for over 10 years. Scientific and secular Pete will be discussing evidence-based information on the changes in brain structure and biochemical changes, EEG effects that accompany a meditation practice. $30/in advance, $35/ day of event. Yoga Village, 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater.

727-712-1475, Info@AYogaVillage.com, AYogaVillage.com/events.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22

Happy Thanksgiving

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29 Alzheimer’s + Dementia – 6:30pm. Dr. John Young, MD, Young Foundational Health Center.

Discover the link between nutrients and brain health.

Learn how you can protect yourself from age-related diseases, including Alzheimer’s and dementia. Free.

Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727-443-6703, NaturesFoodPatch.com.

PLAN AHEAD FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7 Rebirth with the New Moon – 6:30-8:30pm.

Sunder Luber, E-RYT-500, lead trainer in the ATA. Join in community as we set new intentions and release old patterns using rebirthing and meditation practices as taught by Yogi Bhajan. New moons are a time to start something fresh, a rebirth. We don’t have control over what emotional imprints were passed on to us through the generations but we have yogic techniques that can help us clear these patterns and start fresh. $22/in advance, $27/ day of event. Yoga Village, 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater. 727-712-1475, Info@AYogaVillage.com, AYogaVillage.com/events.

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Coming Next Month

Holidays Plus: Uplifting Humanity

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8 Medical Hypnotherapy Specialty Training – 10am-6pm, Dec. 8-9 & 15-16. Patricia V. Scott, PhD & Dr. Eric Rosen offer advanced techniques in medical hypnotherapy, theory and practice for certified hypnotists. Prerequisite: 200hr hypnosis training. Register by 11/29: $495, $395 (UPHI members). After: $545/$495. No-interest financing available. UP Hypnosis Institute, Dunedin location.

727-943-5003. Details, UPHypnosis.com.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9 Yoga to Master Stress – 1-3:30pm. The steady growth of stress in an unhealthy direction has become the current cultural norm. This is the cause of many disorders and diseases as well as being an amplifier for existing issues. Discover how the ancient mind/ body/life practices of authentic yoga can be tailored to challenge this direction and all the ill effects that come with unhealthy stress. Learn practical, lifechanging tools to change your understanding of and relationship to stress. Workshop cost is included with unlimited pass or $25 without. Sign up: 727894-9642, Info@StPeteYoga.com, StPeteYoga.com.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25 Yoga for Athletes – 1-3:30pm. Learn how to use yoga to restore flexibility, promote recovery and prevent injury in your sport. We’ll explore sport specific poses to unlock tight hips; restore muscle balance to tight hamstrings and quads; open shoulders and chest; stretch and strengthen feet and ankles; speed recovery. Learn yogic solutions to common overuse injuries. Workshop cost is included with unlimited pass or $25 without. Sign up: 727-894-9642, Info@ StPeteYoga.com, StPeteYoga.com.

Ground Yourself: Nature Walking Meditation – 10-11am. We can get so caught up in life, work, holidays, our phones and devices. STOP. BREATHE. Take some time for YOU. Heartwood Preserve, 4100 Starkey Blvd., Trinity. Info, 727376-5111, Info@HeartwoodPreserve.com, HeartwoodPreserve.com/nature-preserve. RSVP Diana@ HeartwoodPreserve.com.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16 Mindful Yoga Using the Swing – 1-3:30pm. Explore the Yoga Swing using spine and joint traction, risk-free strength work, joint stabilizing postures, and deep release stretching. Workshop is open to anyone with an interest in this topic; no yoga experience needed. Workshop cost is included with unlimited pass or $25 without. Sign up: 727-8949642, Info@StPeteYoga.com, StPeteYoga.com.

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range of movement. $20. Kinesis, The Movement Studio, 4760 East Bay Dr., Ste. D, Clearwater. Info & Class Booking, 727-331-0751, KinesisMovementStudio.com

Almost Hot Sunday-Funday Flow – 9-10:15am.

With Heather Benton E-RYT500, find your flow!

Prepare to ignite your inner fire with a balanced, flowing practice as Heather guides you on this almost hot devotion in motion. Kick your asana into gear to some rockin’ tunes and prepare for a deep meditation.

Bring your mat, water and a towel. Not for new practitioners. Yoga4All, 8836 Seminole Blvd., Seminole.

Info, Heather 727-480-3004, Yoga4All.com.

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

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.

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.

Stress Free Living Summer Workshop Series with Kassy Cooper and Dawn Ferrara - 10am-12pm and 1pm-3pm - Learn to get more in touch with the energy in your body. You will be introduced to chakras, meditation, mindfulness, and even how to heal through energy. Begin learning to live stressfree! Each workshop you will learn a strategy and technique you can apply in the real world immediately. visit kassy-coopermykajabi.com for pricing and registration. Hosted at Awakening Wellness Center, 6161 MLK Street N St Petersburg. 727- 2894747 AwakeningWellness.org.

Shamanic Dream-work Journey Circle – 1-4pm 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. 727-289-4747 AwakeningWellness.org.

monday Ki Hara – 5pm Mon & Fri. 11:30am Sat. Stretch and strengthen your muscles in this eccentric resistance method of stretching. Improves strength and length in your range of motion while aiding in correcting muscular imbalances. $15. Kinesis, The Movement Studio, 4760 East Bay Dr., Ste. D, Clearwater. Info & Class Booking, 727-331-0751, KinesisMovementStudio.com.

Core Bungee – 3:30pm Mon, Weds, Fri. 2pm Sat. Engage your core in a gravity defying workout. Practice static movement combinations that strengthen and balance your core. Inversions on the bungee assist in spinal decompression and allow expanded

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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.

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

Beginner Bungee – 3:30pm & 6:30pm, Tues & Thurs.

9:30am Sat. Enter the world of weightlessness. Experience a feel for every aspect of the bungee and engage your core while being suspended. Beginner class is for everyone from the unfamiliar to professional dancers. $20. Kinesis, The Movement Studio, 4760 East Bay Dr., Ste. D, Clearwater. Info & Class Booking, 727331-0751, KinesisMovementStudio.com.

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

Acupuncture & Cupping with Amparo – 4:307:30pm. 30-minute sessions with our certified Florida licensed acupuncturist, Amparo Parades.

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$30. Awakening Wellness Center, 6161 MLK Jr. St. N, Ste. 100, St. Petersburg. 727-289-4747. AwakeningWellness.org. Text Amparo 727-287-8350.

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

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

Acupuncture Intern Clinic $25 + Cost of Herbs – 6-8pm. Students spend about an hour or two using the Chinese medicine system of evaluation to see what herbs and herbal formulas to recommend for you. They are supervised by one of our experienced acupuncture & herbal practitioners. Appointments only. Acupuncture & Herbal Therapies, 2520 Central Ave.,St. Pete, 727-551-0857, AcuHerbals.com.

Health and Weight Loss Club Cooking Class – 6-7pm. Join us for a fun evening with Dr. Kevin Granger and Chef Trevor Granger while eating a delicious dish, and attain the skills to prepare healthy, tasteful meals that will help you lose weight. $5/per person. Granger Health, 205 S. Myrtle Ave., Clearwater. Info & registration, 727-248-0930, GrangerHealth.com.

Open Hatha Yoga Class – 6:30-7:45pm. Barney Chapman, certified in Hot and Sivananda Yoga, presents a nurturing practice of breath and form with a variety of postures to enhance overall range of motion and flexibility. Infused with yoga philosophy, become more aware of the possibilities of your practice and more responsible for inner experience. First come, first served. $15. Yoga Village, 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater. 727-712-1475, Info@AYogaVillage. com, AYogaVillage.com/events.

Roll & Renew – 6:30pm. Yoga for Stress with Stacy Renz, E-RYT, PYT, OTR. Spend the hour on the floor luxuriating in breath, long stretches and self-massage. Learn to use the foam roller and yoga tune-up balls to alleviate trigger points and stimulate meridian lines. $16. Living Room Yoga, 8424 4th St. N, Ste. F, St. Pete. 727-826-4754, Schedulicity. com/scheduling/LRYQK9/classes.

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.

Nada Yoga: 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.

wednesday Wednesday Reiki Share – 10am-2pm. Experience the most profound, powerful and gentle relaxation technique and feel renewed and lighter. Re-establish healthy frequencies of cells and your whole vibrational field, bringing back health to tissues & organs.

Complements any form of therapy. Carrollwood Revello Medical Center, 10213 Lake Carroll Way, Ste. D, Tampa. Info & registration, Maria 813-3347424 or ReikiShrine@gmail.com.

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

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

They are supervised by one of our experienced acupuncture & herbal practitioners. Appointments only. Acupuncture & Herbal Therapies, 2520 Central Ave.,St. Pete, 727-551-0857, AcuHerbals.com.

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

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.

Yoga for Aches and Pains – 1-2:15pm. Abby Eastman, RYT200, Masters in Exercise Physiology Abby blends her exercise physiology and personal training background with yoga to help you identify your pain triggers and guide you through a series of yoga postures to help correct muscular imbalances that can lead to pain. Learn tricks and tips that help calm painful joints. Beginners through advanced students looking to improve balance, decrease pain or prevent injuries are welcome and encouraged to attend. Yoga4All, 8836 Seminole Boulevard, Seminole. Info: Abby 727-490-8292 or yoga4all.com.

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

Usually held last Thursday; check website to be sure.

Public welcome to participate as practice clients & enjoy experiencing Hypnosis-NLP with certified practitioners receiving 3 CEUs to expand skills

with techniques, scripts & interactive practice with attendees. $35; $25 (UPHI Members). UP Hypnosis Institute, Terrace Plaza, 1810 S. Pinellas Ave., Suite G, Tarpon Springs. 727-943-5003. UPHypnosis.com.

Living Your Truth Guided Meditation with Crystal Bowls – 7-8:30pm. 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. 727-2894747. AwakeningWellness.org.

friday 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. First and third Sat. Yoga will extend your health and life, keep you flexible with poise and is also excellent for emotional balance, with She Toles. Love donation. Info & RSVP by Friday, She 813-546-3754, YogaShe@hotmail. com. YogaQiVibration.com.

Awakening Wellness Center Affordable Saturday Clinic – 9am-4pm. Treat yourself to any of our services at a reduced price! Includes Tibetan Bowl Relaxation Therapy, Nutritional Counseling, Acupuncture, Cupping, Sound Therapy, Individual Yoga Instruction. 50 minute sessions with our certified professionals are $25. Awakening Wellness Center, 6161 MLK Dr., Ste. 102, St. Petersburg. Call for appointment, 727-289-4747. AwakeningWellness.org.

Loretta McKiernan, of Clearwater, shares this photo of her 5-month-old Morkie, Frankie, who loves playing fetch and getting his belly rubbed!

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.

The Power of 8 Meditation, Healing and Sharing Circle – 4pm-5pm - Led by John DeRugeris, Dr. of Medical Qigong. Discover how to tap into the extraordinary human capacity for connection and healing, using the miraculous power of group intention. When individuals in a group focus their intention together on a single target, a powerful collective dynamic emerges that can heal longstanding conditions. Free event, donations accepted. Awakening Wellness Center, 6161 MLK Street Ste 100 St Petersburg.727- 289-4747 AwakeningWellness.org.

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

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

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

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community resource guide

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

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

Professional Herbalists Training Program

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

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

See ad page 26.

Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine

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

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

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

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

Orthomolecular Nutrition & Wellness 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. See ad page 13.

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

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NaturalLivingChiropractic.org

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

Jin Shin Jyutsu & craniosacral therapy.

coaching Dianne M. Kipp, BSN, PCC, CTT

Certified Life, Career, Retirement Coach 727-481-1646 coach@diannekipp.com Diannekipp.com

“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.”

Body Flow Wellness

Susan Deren, RN, LMT, CT 50 S Belcher Rd, Ste. 124, Clearwater 727-560-6103 BodyFlowWellness.com, Lic# MA85290. MM38270 Body Flow Wellness uses the state of the art, Angel of Water open system, providing a more private, comfortable and odorless experience. A healthy colon is essential to the overall wellness of the body. See ad page 37.

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

See ad page 16.

alternative medicine

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.

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

colon Hydrotherapy

LIFEWORKS WELLNESS CENTER

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

Natural Living Chiropractic & wellness center

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

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

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

chiropractic

astrology Astrology for Your Soul

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

Over 25 years of experience.

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

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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 39. .

Money can buy you a fine dog, but only love can make him wag his tail. ~Kinky Friedman

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.

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 39.

Cosmetic and restorative dentistry. Conservative approach to periodontal (gum) treatment. See ad page 21.

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 4.

herbalist Rose Kalajian—Herbalist

Natural Health Hut Clinic and Herb Farm 813-991-5177 ImHerbalist.com Specializing in growing the herbs used in my clinic practice and in the Herbal Remedies I formulate.

Consultations are available for humans, dog, cats, and horses.

Promoting health through the use of Herbs. See ad page 30.

To Advertise in the Resource Guide email Debbey at dwilson@natampa.com or call 727.865.9339

9095 Belcher Road, Pinellas Park 727-548-0001 PoundsAwayTampaBay.com A Wellness Center for Age-Management, Functional Medicine and Medical Weight Loss. Specializing in Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement including Pellet Therapy, Gut Health/Food Allergies, Detoxification, Nutritional Evaluations, Acupuncture, Massage therapy and more. See ad page 5.

Young Foundational Health Center

David F. Doering, DDS

Doering Family Dental 1201 W. Linebaugh Ave., Tampa 813-933-5365 TampaDentalCare.com

Success by design

integrative medicine Mind Body spirit Care

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

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

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

Hormone replacement therapy, weight loss, thyroid, GI issues, Diabetes, infrared sauna, IV nutrition, Anti-aging, Chronic fatigue, adrenal fatigue, and toxicities. See ad page 11.

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

Author of Beyond Treatment.

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

See ad page 7.

physical therapy Karen Gonzalez, PT

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

Certified Ki-Hara Master Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist, Level 1 USATF Track & Field Coach. Specializing in musculoskeletal issues and pain management, including Thai-Mashiatsu or “Mashing” (releasing tight connective tissue and stimulating inactive, weak muscles). Traditional Medicare Part B and private pay accepted. See ad page 12.

psychotherapy Reshma Patel, M.D.

info@reshmapatelmd.com 813-644-9384 ReshmaPatelMD.com Dr. Patel is Board Certified in Integrative and Internal Medicine. She specializes in complex medical cases promoting food-based solutions, mind-body programs, and expert nutraceutical guidance.

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

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