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

25 TREE-MENDOUS LOVE

How Trees Care for Each Other

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by Melissa Breyer

28 CHANGE MAKERS

Inspired to Act

by Linda Sechrist

32 CHIROPRACTIC TO THE RESCUE

It Helps IBD, ADHD, PMS and Other Conditions

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by Edward Group

34 WALKING MEDITATION The Calming and Centering Effects of Labyrinths

by Gina McGalliard

36 BORN TO EAT WILD

Beyond Addiction The Yogic Path to Recovery

Why Ancestral Diets Boost Health

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by Judith Fertig

38 EDWARD HUMES ON THE HIGH COST OF TRANSPORTATION

Small Consumer Choices Have Big Impacts

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With the fall season, daylight time shortens, cool evening hours lengthen.

With each day’s passing, the sun comes up a bit further south on the horizon.

The planet rotates; we head into another typically beautiful autumn. October brings truly extraordinary weather to the Gulf Coast of Florida.

This October issue of our magazine highlights natural healing concepts loaded with life supporting promise. In “Change Makers: Inspired to Act” (page 28), writer Linda Sechrist includes exciting insights from current, prominent activists in the natural health field. These exciting perspectives represent significant and dramatic healing and wellness approaches now, and into the future.

In “Chiropractic to the Rescue” (page 32), Dr. Edward Group looks at the wide ranging field of chiropractic medicine and the many avenues for healing it offers. The number of conditions treated by this evolving natural healing form is everexpanding. In this informative article, Dr. Group shares insights on the numerous ailments addressed and the unique ways chiropractic medicine works to improve overall, holistic health.

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Early Detection Saves Lives

7 Annual Tampa Bay Veg Fest Offers Healthy Food and Family Fun th

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ampa Bay’s only vegan festival returns to downtown Tampa, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 12. The 7th Annual Tampa Bay Veg Fest is a free event, featuring guest speakers, healthy living and eco-friendly vendors, exhibits by nonprofits, children’s area, live music, and animal adoptions. Leashed companion animals are welcome.

No veg festival would be complete without food, and there will be plenty to choose from. After whetting their appetites at product sample tables and cooking demonstrations, visitors can fill up on delicious offerings from local restaurants and other food vendors.

Veg Fest will again take place at Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park, with more than 5,000 people expected to attend.

The festival is presented by Florida Voices for Animals, a Tampa Bay-based nonprofit 501(c)(3) animal advocacy organization.

Location: 601 Old Water St., Tampa, on the Hillsborough River across the street from Amalie Arena. For more information, call 727-656-8368, email Info@TampaBayVegFest.org or visit TampaBayVegFest.org or Facebook.com/TBVegFest.

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t’s been 14 years since Maria Bellucio, DOM, RN, AP began offering thermography to patients at her practice at Lotus Path Wellness Center / Tampa Bay Thermography, in North Tampa. Since then, she has noted an amazing evolution in how women look at their own healthcare. She notes how she now sees a more independent, holistic and critical thinking woman who is asking questions regarding alternatives to the existing medical system.

Women who have thermography as an early detection tool for breast disease are also generally eating healthy, exercising and working to maintain a healthy positive attitude about their life and their family’s well-being. Bellucio is able to discuss with these women specific interventions they can institute in their lives to prevent breast disease.

Thermography, specifically, can see changes in breast tissue well before a mammogram can detect an abnormality. In fact, a positive thermogram is the most predictive for future breast disease. Maintaining breast health requires one phone call to schedule your scan—a painless and radiation-free experience.

Special until November 15: 10 percent off breast scan.

Location: 14128 Fennsbury Dr., Carrollwood. For more information and appointment, call 813-964-0847.

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Awakening Wellness Center Prepare Your Skin for Celebrates Two Year Anniversary Holiday Season

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wakening Wellness Center announces its second year anniversary. Founders, John A. DeRugeris, Doctor of Medical Qigong, and Maria Carranza, Master of Medical Qigong, opened Awakening Wellness in a 400-square-foot facility in September 2014, based on the premise of providing high quality, affordable holistic services to the St. Petersburg community.

Since its opening, the practice has expanded to a new 2800-square-foot facility with a professional staff of seven practitioners which allows them to provide a much broader scope of services, including acupuncture, homeopathy, nutritional counseling and light therapy.

Both DeRugeris and Carranza are certified in Tibetan Bowl Sound Therapy which they learned from a Nepalese born and trained Tibetan Bowl Master. Tibetan Bowl therapy has been practiced in Himalayan mountain communities for thousands of years and has been shown to induce levels of deep relaxation and stress reduction which, in turn, enhances the body’s restorative functions.

Awakening Wellness Center’s large multi-purpose room has regularly scheduled classes in Hatha Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Dance, Guided Meditations, and Tibetan Bowl Bath Meditations.

Location: 6161 MLK Dr., Ste. 102, St. Petersburg. For more information and appointments, call 727-289-4747 or visit AwakeningWellness.org. See ad below.

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ngela Gray is a licensed esthetician specializing in holistic and clinical skin therapies at Natural Balance Massage Therapy and Wellness Center. Start preparing for the holiday season and take advantage of two new treatments.

Vegan, nut- and gluten-free, the Éminence Organic Yam and Pumpkin Enzyme Peel is a powerful combination of beta carotene, enzymes, amino acids and antioxidants. This professional onehour treatment–$60* (save $20)–refines and smooths the skin.

Treat sun damage, fine lines and minimize the look of pores with no downtime. (*One per person. Offer not valid with other savings. Expires 11/30/16).

The Micro Peel Treatment combines the physical exfoliation of a dermafile with a light chemical or fruit acid-based peel.

This powerful rejuvenation treatment for fine lines and wrinkles, large pores, hyperpigmentation and textural changes is custom blended to client’s specific needs for skin exfoliation (peeling).

One-hour treatment $120. New Client Wellness Retreat: One Hour Massage and One Hour VitaSkin Organic Facial $120 (save $30). Gift certificates available online.

Also offered are Massage Therapy, Acupuncture, Yoga Therapy and a Full Spectrum Infrared Sauna. For more information and appointments, call 727-785-7071 or visit NaturalBalancemt.com.

Location: 350 Alt. 19, Palm Harbor (across from the post office). MM32925. See ad page 29.

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Astrology for Your Soul

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luna Michaels is a second-generation astrologer with over three decades of teaching and counseling experience. At age three, her mother began taking her to astrology classes and she grew up around pivotal astrologers such as Isabel Hickey, Francis Sakoian and Robert Hand. By eighteen, she was practicing as a professional.

Aluna graduated from Brown University with a B.A. in Religious Studies, and later with a Masters of Spiritual Counseling from Andover Newton Theological School.

Her work uniquely blends astrological knowledge with her extensive study of psychology and meditation. She offers a balance of intellect and intuition emerging from her passion for astrology and her own commitment to spiritual growth.

Aluna is devoted to helping clients increase their intuition and understand their soul’s history. She also helps discover quantum possibilities and practical solutions to deep issues which have created longstanding problems. She compassionately understands each client’s life journey as revealed through their astrological chart.

Aluna’s specialized areas of guidance include sexual challenges, relationship counseling, stress reduction and helping clients connect with a spiritual path, unveiling steps that lead to the greatest level of fulfillment and freedom.

Location: near downtown Dunedin. Sessions can be conducted in person, via phone or Skype. To schedule, call 727-239-7179, text to 248-583-1663 or visit www.alunamichaels.com. See ad page 52.

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Greenpoint Thermography Now in Its Fourth Year

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reenpoint Thermography was established in 2012 by three healthcare professionals with over 65 years combined experience. Greenpoint provides mobile thermographic imaging services to healthcare facilities and individuals throughout Tampa Bay.

Thermography is an imaging technique that demonstrates thermal patterns on the surface of the skin that may be indicative of internal dysfunction. There is no exposure to ionizing radiation, the process is painless and non-invasive, and has been FDA registered since 1982 as an adjunctive breast imaging tool. Thermography also aids in the detection of other types of diseases and injuries including unexplained pain, vascular disease, sinus dysfunction and diabetic complications.

Greenpoint is unique in that their studies are interpreted by board certified radiologists with extensive experience in general diagnostic imaging as well as subspecialty expertise in breast imaging. Dr. John D. Bartone and Dr. Thomas Hudson have been trained and certified to interpret thermograms by the American College of Clinical Thermology and have each interpreted over 20,000 exams.

Greenpoint sees patients in their St. Petersburg office and also visits multiple mobile locations on a monthly or quarterly basis. Results are available within two business days.

For more information, call 727-576-0100, email Info@ GreenpointThermography.com, visit GreenpointThermography. com and/or find them on Facebook. See ad page 41.

Zirconia Implants Offered at Behm Dentistry by Dr. Litano

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t Behm Natural Dentistry, they help patients locate major areas of structural imbalance and toxicity in the mouth that keep the body’s protective inflammation mechanisms on constant alert.

When old infected root canals and dead mercury-filled teeth have been removed, it is important to restore proper structure. Until recently, there were limitations as to what could be done. It didn’t seem right to add more metal back into the mouth in terms of titanium implants.

Behm Dentistry introduces Dr. Carlo Litano, DMD as their new partner. Dr. Litano brings his 11 years of experience in natural dentistry along with the ability to place zirconia ceramic implants—the most biocompatible material available today.

Coming from a family of medical professionals in Peru, Dr. Litano attended Barry University in Miami Shores, with a focus in biology and chemistry. He went on to receive his Doctoral Dental Degree from Nova Southeastern University School of Dental Medicine in Fort Lauderdale.

In addition to implantology, he has training in managing TMJ disorders and chronic pain conditions.

Behm Dentistry welcomes him to the community and to their practice as he helps to achieve their stated purpose—to make natural dentistry health dentistry.

Location: 127 N. Garden Ave., Clearwater. For information and appointments, call 727-446-6747 and/or visit BehmNaturalDentistry. com. See ad page 12.

You’re Invited to Keiser University’s Scare Fair Open House

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et an early start on Halloween this year at Keiser University’s Scare Fa i r. G a t h e r yo u r family and friends to visit the Keiser University Tampa campus, from 5 to 8 p.m., on October 26.

Costumes are welcomed at this fun-filled community event hosted by Keiser University’s faculty, staff and students.

Enjoy activities for the kids, including a Haunted Hospital, Games, Trick or Treat and more.

Refreshments will be served. Keiser will highlight various career paths such as Health Care, Business, Legal Studies, Graphic Arts and Design, Psychology, and Information Technology.

Keiser University takes pride in offering a quality education and hands-on approach to learning.

Their goal is to improve each community one person at a time by providing education and helping their students to become productive members of their communities.

Location: 5002 West Waters Ave., Tampa. For more information, call 888-844-8404 and/or visit KuOpenHouse.com. See ad page 6.

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Medical Errors Cause 250,000 Deaths a Year

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new study from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine reports that preventable medical errors are killing far more people than previously thought. The research estimates that a quarter-million Americans die every year as a result of medical errors, constituting the third-leading cause of death in the U.S. This is a substantial increase from the 98,000 deaths from medical errors reported in a 1999 study from the Institute of Medicine, now the National Academy of Medicine.

Lead researcher and Professor of Surgery at Johns Hopkins Dr. Martin Makary clarifies that medical errors include mistakes by doctors, along with systemic problems related to communication breakdowns when patients are passed between departments. “It boils down to people dying from the care that they receive, rather than the disease for which they are seeking care,” he observes.

One of the problems highlighted is a lack of public reporting. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) does not require hospital-error reporting in deaths, which makes it difficult to accumulate related statistics. “The CDC should update reporting requirements for vital statistics so that physicians report whether there was any error that led to a preventable death,” says Makary. “We all know how common it is and how infrequently it’s openly discussed.”

Dr. Frederick van Pelt, with the healthcare consultancy Chartis Group, says that severe injuries resulting from medical errors are also often overlooked. “Some estimates would put this number at 40 times the death rate.” He indicates that this gets buried in the milieu of expected suffering and pain that care providers are daily exposed to following any surgical procedure.

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esearch from Austria’s University of Graz has found that high-dose vitamin D3 significantly alters the gut’s microbiome for the better. The researchers tested 16 healthy people for eight weeks, giving them a dose of 980 international units (IU) per kilogram (2.2 pounds) of body weight. At this rate, a 150-pound person would take more than 66,000 IU per day.

The scientists took samples from the stomach, small intestines, colon and stool before and after the testing period. They also tested for bacteria species using gene sequencing and measured T-cell counts. Afterward, the subjects showed reductions in diseaseproducing bacteria and increased diversity among their gut probiotics.

The research also discovered that the high-dose vitamin D3 supplementation increased immunity in the gut. “Vitamin D3 modulates the gut microbiome of the upper gastrointestinal tract, which might explain its positive influence on gastrointestinal diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease or bacterial infections,” the researchers explain.

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Senior Joggers Enjoy Youthful Metabolic Rate

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cientists from the University of Colorado have determined that individuals older than 65 that run three times a week will likely burn oxygen at the same rate as a 20-year-old runner. Despite being more than four decades older, these runners spend a similar amount of metabolic energy as their younger counterparts.

Published in the American College of Sports Medicine journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, the study tested 15 older and 15 younger runners. Each ran a minimum of three times a week for at least 30 minutes each time during the prior six months.

The subjects were tested on a specialized treadmill that measured the force applied to the running belt. Each person ran for five minutes during each test at different speeds between 4.5 and 6.5 miles per hour. Regardless of running mechanics and technique, the older runners utilized their metabolic energy at a similar rate as the young runners at all speeds.

“Our prior research suggests that the muscles themselves are becoming less efficient. I think of it as your body is like a car. Your body has its own fuel efficiency, and what we’ve seen is that the fuel efficiency in muscles is reduced in older adults that are sedentary or only walk occasionally,” says lead researcher and Professor of Kinesiology Justus Ortega.

MS Patients Improve with High-Tone Electrotherapy

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esearch from Poland’s Department of Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine, in Lodz, has determined that a pulsedfrequency electrotherapy treatment can significantly improve the functional abilities of multiple sclerosis patients.

The researchers tested 20 multiple sclerosis patients randomly divided into two groups. For 60 minutes, one group was given the frequency therapy and the other underwent exercise therapy.

The frequency therapy group showed improvement in nine of 10 different evaluation tests of each patient.

The patented High Tone Frequency technique was developed by Dr. Hans-Ulrich May, a professor of medical engineering from Germany’s University of Karlsruhe.

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Sweat Can Transfer Happiness

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esearch published in Psychological Science, the journal of the Association for Psychological Science, has found that positive moods can be transferred from one person to another via human sweat. The scientists from Utrecht University, in the Netherlands, tested 12 young men and 36 young women. The men were given clean shirts and absorbent pads were attached to their armpits while they watched video clips that induced several emotional states—fear, happiness or neutral. The researchers then stored the absorbent pads for each emotion into sealed jars.

The 36 women were then tested with each of the absorbent pads randomly, with five-minute breaks in-between. They placed their chins on a special rest that held the absorbent pad underneath. The research was double-blind, so neither the researchers nor subjects knew which pads they were exposed to. During each exposure, the women’s facial expressions were recorded. The researchers determined that the women had facial expressions reflecting the emotion induced by the videos the men watched, based on the activity of the women’s facial muscles.

Senior researcher Gün Semin, of Utrecht University, says, “Our study shows that being exposed to sweat produced under happiness induces a simulacrum of happiness in receivers and induces a contagion of the emotional state. This suggests that somebody that’s happy will infuse others in their vicinity with happiness.

In a way, happiness sweat is somewhat like smiling—it’s infectious.”

Acupuncture Eases Hot Flashes

esearchers from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center tested 209 women between 45 and 60 years old with a history of hot flashes and/or night sweats. After up to 20 treatments over six months, the women receiving acupuncture reported a 37 percent reduction in hot flashes, while the control group saw a 6 percent increase. The symptom relief among the women treated with acupuncture persisted for a year.

The researchers also found that the acupuncture group experienced an improvement in several menopausal quality of life measurements. Nancy Avis, Ph.D., a professor of public health sciences at Wake Forest University and lead author of the study, says, “There are a number of nonhormonal options for treating hot flashes and night sweats that are available to women. None seem to work for everyone, but our study showed that acupuncture from a licensed acupuncturist can help some women without any side effects. It also showed that the maximum benefit occurred after about eight treatments.”

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

Green Crisis

One in Five Plant Species May Face Extinction

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A new report from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, in the UK, has issued the first comprehensive assessment of plant life, the inaugural State of the World’s Plants, and found that one in five plants may be at risk of extinction due to invasive species, disease and changing landscapes.

Researchers also have determined that just 30,000 plant species have a documented use out of hundreds of thousands of known species. These are only the vascular plants that have specialized tissue for sucking up water through their systems.

Over the years, different people and agencies have identified the same plant at both different times and locations, so they may have accumulated multiple names. The Kew researchers determined that each plant in the International Plant Names Index had, on average, 2.7 different species names. By cutting out the duplicates from more than a million different names, the Kew report was able to pare down the known species to 391,000.

In the Arctic, the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, a doomsday bank buried in the side of a mountain, contains more than 800,000 samples representing 5,100 different crops and their relatives.

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Biodegradable Bottle

Ari Jónsson, a 32-year-old student at the Iceland Academy of the Arts, has invented an all-natural water bottle that holds its shape when full and decomposes when empty. He debuted his creation at the DesignMarch 2016 festival in Reykjavík, Iceland. The only two materials needed to create the bottle are agar, a gelatinous substance that comes from red algae, and water.

“I just followed the path in what I was researching, trying to find new ways to use materials,” says Jónsson, who combined the two ingredients, heated the mixture, poured it into a mold, and then quickly cooled it. The H2O binds and thickens the agar when cooled, retaining the shape of the water bottle mold, explains Jónsson. When the finished bottle is empty, “It will rot like other foods.”

The bottles can sustainably decompose in soil, although Jónsson has yet to determine exactly how long that process will take. A plastic water bottle takes more than 1,000 years to biodegrade, and in the U.S., more than 2 million tons of the containers are languishing in landfills.

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Organic Rally

October is Non-GMO Month The Non GMO Project is sponsoring National Non-GMO Month in October. Observed since 2010, the program seeks to increase education and awareness about the growing presence of unlabeled genetically modified (GM/ GMO) food products and ingredients.

People and organizations across North America are discovering the risks GMOs pose to our health, families and environment. Non-GMO Month provides a powerful opportunity to coordinate voices and actions around the country as brands, retailers and individuals stand up for the right to know what’s in our food and to choose to avoid GMOs. Protecting consumer choice and a non-GMO food supply requires a multifaceted approach with online and boots-on-theground teamwork.

The Non GMO Project invites everyone to help create local events and spread the word in communities. Begin at NonGMOMonth.org.

We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves. ~Dalai Lama

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Incandescent Lights Reinvented as Eco-Friendly

Older incandescent light bulbs have been phased out in many countries because they waste huge amounts of energy as heat, but scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have reported in Nature Nanotechnology that they are finding a way to recycle the waste energy and focus it back onto the filament, where it’s re-emitted as visible light. Their innovative structure is made from thin, stacked layers of a type of light-controlling crystal that allows visible wavelengths to pass through while reflecting infrared back to the filament as if striking a mirror.

Traditional bulbs are banned in the European Union and Canada, and their manufacture and importation are being phased out in the U.S. They’ve been replaced by more expensive compact fluorescent (CFL) and light-emitting diode (LED) bulbs, which are significantly more efficient. In theory, the crystal structures could boost the efficiency of incandescent bulbs to 40 percent, making them three times more efficient than the best available LED and CFL bulbs.

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EPA Helps Schools Cut Bus Emissions

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is helping finance the replacement or retrofitting of older school buses in public and private school fleets to reduce diesel emissions and improve air quality. Owners can install catalysts and ventilation systems to reduce emissions by up to 25 percent or replace older buses with newer ones that meet the latest highway emission standards. The EPA will pay up to $25,000 each, depending on the size.

“Our kids spend a lot of time on the school bus, and buses spend a lot of time in our neighborhoods and schoolyards. They are a national symbol of safety,” says Janet McCabe, acting assistant administrator for the EPA Office of Air and Radiation. “Significantly improving school bus fleets across the country with retrofits, replacements and idle reduction practices is imperative in meeting the agency’s goal of reducing children’s exposure to air toxins.”

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Activists Will ‘Sue’ Monsanto in Mock Trial Monsanto, the U.S.-based, multinational producer of agricultural products infamous for its controversial Roundup herbicide, will be “sued” for crimes against humanity in the independent International Criminal Court, in The Hague, Netherlands, on World Food Day, October 16.

Plaintiffs include the Organic Consumers Association, International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements, Navdanya, Regeneration International, and Millions Against Monsanto, along with dozens of global food, farming and environmental justice groups.

The court, developed in 2011, will use the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights to assess damages for Monsanto’s acts against humans and the environment.

The court will also attempt to reform international criminal law to include crimes against the environment, or ecocide, as a prosecutable criminal offense. It has determined that prosecuting ecocide as a criminal offense is the only way to guarantee the rights of humans to a healthy environment and the right of nature to be protected.

Source: NaturalSociety.com

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actionalert Legalization of Medical Cannabis Vote Yes on Amendment 2

Florida’s November ballot gives voters the opportunity to join 25 other states in the decision to support the legalizing of medical cannabis for individuals with specific, debilitating diseases or comparable conditions as determined by a licensed physician. According to the Florida state constitution, in order to pass the Florida Medical Marijuana Legalization Amendment 2, a supermajority vote of 60 percent of individuals voting on the question is required.

The legal language of Amendment 2 was written to explicitly allow medical cannabis to be provided as a treatment for cancer, epilepsy, glaucoma, HIV, AIDS, post-traumatic stress disorder, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Crohn’s disease and multiple sclerosis.

Amendment 2 would also allow licensed physicians to certify patients for medical marijuana use after diagnosing them with some “other debilitating medical conditions of the same kind or class as or comparable to those enumerated.”

The Florida government enacted the Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act of 2014, which became effective in January 2015. The program allowed for access to non-smoked, low-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) marijuana for qualified patients.

Scientific study of the genus Cannabis, or marijuana, plant belonging to the hemp family, led to the discovery of naturally occurring chemicals known as cannabinoids. While there are more than 100 cannabinoids in the plant, research has been directed at only two: THC and cannabidiol (CBD). THC, found in the resin secreted by the glands of the plant, produces most of the plant’s psychological effects by attaching to and activating specific receptors in the brain. CBD is the non-psychoactive constituent that blocks the euphoric state associated with THC, according to the National Center for Biotechnology information.

Dr. Michael Uphues, a board certified family physician and certified medical cannabis expert, presents seminars on cannabinoid medicine that include information such as education about the major types of cannabis and their extensive clinical uses and applications, and also on the political propaganda campaign that has led to misinformation regarding its use as an effective and viable medicine.

“Cannabis has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for more than 5,000 years and in ayurvedic medicine for 2,000 years. From 1850 to 1941, it was sold over the counter in U.S. pharmacies,” says Uphues. “In today’s important research into determining the pharmacology of THC, numerous biological studies show what traditional Chinese doctors and ayurvedic physicians may have understood—humans are born with cannabinoid receptor sites in the brain. Receptors are binding sites for chemicals in the brain that instruct brain cells to start, stop or otherwise regulate various brain and body functions. The chemicals which trigger receptors are known as neurotransmitters. Neurotransmitter chemicals enable brain cells (neurons) to communicate with each other by their release into the gap (synapse) between the neurons. These discoveries and their relevance to the understanding of the pharmacology of THC in the brain provide the basis for challenging the legitimacy of marijuana’s Schedule I status on the Drug Enforcement Administration’s controlled substance list.

“The term marijuana is derogatory. The plant should be referred to by its scientific biological name, Cannabis, and should be respected for its healing properties,” advises Uphues.

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by Melissa Breyer rom learning to communicate to Feel, How They Communicate— physically caring for each other, the Discoveries from a Secret World, secret lives of trees are wildly deep released in September. and complex.

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“They can count, learn and remem- in the forest, Wohlleben observes, ber; nurse sick neighbors; warn each “These trees are friends. See how the other of danger by sending electrical thick branches point away from each signals across a fungal network known other? That’s so they don’t block their as the ‘wood wide web’; and keep the buddy’s light. Sometimes, pairs are so ancient stumps of long-felled cominterconnected at the roots that when panions alive for centuries by feeding one tree dies, the other one dies, too.” them a sugar solution through their

Wohlleben is rekindling a re-imagroots,” reveals Peter Wohlleben, a ination of trees even as many people German forest ranger and author of consider their role is only to supply The Hidden Life of Trees: What They us with oxygen and wood. Using a

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mix of scientific research and his own observations from studying forestry and working in the forest since 1987, the man who speaks for the trees does so in decidedly anthropomorphic terms.

“Scientific language removes all the emotion, and people don’t understand it anymore. I use a human language. When I say, ‘Trees suckle their children,’ everyone knows immediately what I mean,” he says.

After years of working for the state forestry administration in RhinelandPalatinate, and then as a forester managing 3,000 acres of woods near Cologne, he began to understand that contemporary practices were not serving the trees or those that depend on them very well. Artificially spacing out trees ensures that trees get more sunlight and grow faster, but naturalists report that trees exist less like individuals and more as communal beings. By working together in networks and sharing resources, they increase their resistance to potentially damaging influences.

After researching alternative approaches, Wohlleben began implementing some revolutionary concepts.

He replaced heavy machinery with horses, stopped using insecticides and let the woods become wilder. The pilot German forest plot went from losing money to posting a profit in two years.

As Dr. Seuss’ tree-loving Lorax says, “I speak for the trees. I speak for the trees, for the trees have no tongues.”

Melissa Breyer, of Brooklyn, NY, is the editor of Treehugger.com, from which this article was adapted.

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Dr. Abdool introduces the O-shot or Orgasm shot for women, a quick, usually painless, 20-minute, nonsurgical procedure. The O-shot procedure begins with a simple blood draw.

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• Larger girth and length • Almost instantaneous results • Fast and relatively painless • Better, healthier sex • Improved relations and stronger family

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Almost anyone can get the P-shot. We will help you determine if this is the best procedure for you. Both men and women on and off testosterone replacement, those with diabetes, young and old can often benefit from the Priapus shot procedure. The procedure could lead to lower doses of erectile meds but may not always allow their discontinuation.

Smokers may get less beneficial results; size improvements with the P-shot occur less reliably.

How does Platelet Rich Plasma work to improve these conditions?

Remember when you were a kid and you fell and scraped your knee? Think back to that yellow “goo” that surrounded the scab. That is what doctors call the platelet rich fibrin matrix. When you fell as a child, your body instantly knew how to grow new skin to replace the skin that scraped off when you fell. From where did that new skin come? Scientists have found that growth factors released by platelets in that yellow goo contained some of the following:

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Almost anyone can get the Oshot. We will help you determine if this is the best procedure for you. Women both on and off hormone replacement therapy can usually benefit from the O-shot procedure.

Men, do you wish there was a non-pharmaceutical way to treat erectile dysfunction, Peyronie’s disease, increase size or improve firmness during sexual relations?

The P-shot or Priapus shot is a quick, usually painless, 20-minute non-surgical procedure. The Priapus shot procedure begins with numbing the penis and then a simple blood draw. Then, the platelet rich plasma is extracted from the blood and injected into the shaft and the head of the penis.

There is no recovery time and the results are almost immediate in some men. Full results appear in two to three months.

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• IGF (insulin-like growth factor) – Cell growth and improved immunity • PD-EGF (platelet derived epidermal growth factor) – Cell growth • PDGF (platelet derived growth factor) – Cell growth • TGF (transforming growth factor) – Turns stem cells into the needed tissue type • ECGF (endothelial cell growth factor) – New blood vessels • bFGF- (basic fibroblast growth factor) – New collagen So, the platelet rich fibrin matrix becomes a healing elixir with natural fertilizers that stimulate local multipotent stem cells to grow and repair damaged tissue. By using your own blood to isolate this healing elixir, we can create the same magic and apply it to the desired area. This concept and a similar procedure are also used to rejuvenate the face in the Vampire Facial and Vampire Facelift and also for the breasts in the Vampire Breast Lift.

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calls the “right thing to do” fed more than 41,000 people that day.

Named one of Toyota’s 2016 Mothers of Invention, Ahmad uses the company’s $50,000 grant to boost Copia’s services throughout the U.S. Recently, German and Austrian government officials expressed interest in expanding the service to help feed Syrian refugees in their countries.

Friends Margot McNeeley and Janet Boscarino, in Memphis, Tennessee, looked around for local problems they could fix and took action starting in 2008.

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urs is not the task of fixing the entire world all at once, but of stretching out to mend the part of the world that is within our reach. Any small, calm thing that one soul can do to help another soul will help immensely. It is not given to us to know which acts, or by whom, will cause the critical mass to tip toward an enduring good,” says Clarissa Pinkola Estés, Ph.D., a world-renowned author and Jungian psychoanalyst specializing in post-trauma counsel.

Thousands of people each day choose to see a world radiating with hope and light, despite ever-present conflict and strife. Their talents and gifts, alliances and collaborations are inspiring a new story that ripples outward into our communities and beyond.

In The Ten Gifts: Find the Personal Peace You’ve Always Wanted Through the Ten Gifts You’ve Always Had, author Robin L. Silverman affirms that everyone can reach within, even in the worst of circumstances, for treasures that can be used to improve the lives of others. She concludes, “We are not meant to use our gifts simply to survive, 28

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Meeting Basic Needs Komal Ahmad was unaware that her single act of kindness in simply offering to share her lunch with a homeless veteran in 2011 while she was attending the University of California, Komal Ahmad Berkeley, would lead to a multiplying mission to feed America’s hungry. His heartfelt expression of gratitude for his first meal in three days sparked an epiphany: Her school was regularly throwing away thousands of pounds of food while neighbors were going hungry.

Today, Ahmad is the founder and CEO of Copia, an app that matches nonprofits serving in-need veterans, children, women and others with companies that have leftover gourmet food. Following the 2016 Super Bowl, she used Copia’s technology to organize food pickups throughout the San Francisco Bay area. What she www.natampa.com

didn’t want food to go to waste and created the Project Green Fork certification program after learning that 95 percent of restaurant waste can be diverted from landfills. Her nonprofit helps resJanet Boscarino taurants to conserve water and energy, develop recycling and composting systems and switch to biodegradable containers and environmentally friendly cleaning operations.

Boscarino’s experience in business development and sales, combined with her disdain for litter, led her to found the nonprofit Clean Memphis, which began in 2008 with volunteer crews picking up litter. In recent years, the initiative’s community-wide strategy has expanded to involve local governments, businesses, neighborhoods, faith-based organizations and 20 local “sustainable schools”.

In 2017, Project Green Fork will become a part of Clean Memphis.

Throughout two decades of educational activism, John G. Heim’s passion for clean water as a human right John G. Heim has not waned.

The founder and leader of The SWFL Clean Water Movement, headquartered in Fort Myers Beach, Florida, persisted even when many business owners considered him a nuisance, driving off tourists.

As infestations of blue-green algae blooms have reached emergency levels, Heim’s ongoing grassroots campaign to increase awareness of water quality issues that’s backed by social media recently brought him to Washington, D.C., to make his case before Congress.

The nonprofit’s 18,000 members have succeeded in bringing national attention to the thick muck now plaguing both Florida coasts. They’re working to alter nutrient-laden discharges from Lake Okeechobee that send agricultural toxins and rain overflow down the Caloosahatchee and St. Lucie rivers and out into vital estuaries.

Scott Bunn’s Seneca Treehouse Project, launched in 2010, grew from his building background in a family of entrepreneurs to encompass design/build services and education Scott Bunn in eco-housing and ethical living. Bunn’s original Seneca, South Carolina, homestead and acreage includes apprentice learning programs teaching practical skills in cultivating permaculture, growing food, building structures, working with tools and living in an intentional community.

“For the next six years, our goal is to annually train 50 people that will train 50 more people. Continuing this exponential growth pattern means the potential for 312 million more people living more compatibly and lightly upon the Earth. We’ve already established collaborations with six other cities around the U.S. that can potentially duplicate our efforts,” says Bunn.

Providing Healthcare Options Martie Whittiken, of Plano, Texas, a board-certified clinical nutritionist and host of the Healthy by Nature nationally syndicated radio show, uses her talents to advocate for health freedom in America. Educating listeners for 19

We are a community of possibilities, not a community of problems. Community exists for the sake of belonging, and takes its identity from the gifts, generosity and accountability of its citizens. We currently have all the resources required to create an alternative future. ~Peter Block, Community: The Structure of Belonging years, she served as president of the National Nutritional Foods Association during crucial phases of the 1992 to 1994 fight to successfully pass the Dietary Supplement Health Martie Whittiken and Education Act to preserve consumer choices.

The author of The Probiotic Cure also helped found the Texas Health Freedom Coalition to protect citizens’ rights to choose alternative medical treatment in her state. Whittiken says, “My work is a labor of love. I have no interest in becoming famous or well known unless it contributes to getting the job done.”

On a 2006 medical mission to Haiti, Gigi Pomerantz, a licensed nurse practitioner at the Aurora Sinai Medical Center, in Milwaukee, discovered the impact Gigi Pomerantz of a lack of clean water and sanitation as her four-person team treated 1,400 patients for worms, stomach problems, diarrhea and poor appetite. Two years later, she founded Youthaiti, where she serves as executive director. natural awakenings

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The nonprofit helps rural Haitians build composting toilets and develop organic gardens using recycled waste as fertilizer. It also provides community hygiene education and reforestation.

Everything is aimed at breaking Haiti’s widespread cycle of contamination and disease, and safely convert human waste into agricultural fertilizer that’s increasing crop productivity and the availability of healthy food.

Psychotherapist Jacqui Bishop and Integrative Nutritionist Lisa Feiner, co-founders of Sharp Again Naturally, in White Plains, New York, believe that Jacqui Bishop dementia is reversible, and no case should be considered hopeless until all causative factors have been tested and ruled out. Their resolve for eliminating causes of disease rather than managLisa Feiner ing symptoms is based on University of California, Los Angeles, research studies and sources quoted in a Health Advocates Worldwide documentary.

Project Yoga Richmond, established in 2010, makes yoga accessible to everyone in the city’s metro region.

Thirty yoga teachers lead pay-whatyou-can studio classes that help fund 22 outreach programs for underserved communities. Healing programs are designed for needs related to autism, recovery, seniors, special students and youths in the court system. “We also provide continuing instructor education, visiting teachers, workshops and other special events that deepen yoga practice in our community,” says cofounder Dana Walters, who serves as the board of directors vice president.

Enriching Lives

As an Emmy Award-winning trumpeter, composer, educator and co-founder, conductor and artistic director of the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic (CJP), Orbert Davis is dedicated to multigenre projects. His collaborative research in 2012 while in Cuba on a people-to-people exchange accompanied by fellow musicians and River North Dance Chicago’s Artistic Director Frank Chaves (now retired) proved to be a multifaceted boon.

It generated the philharmonic’s Havana Blue live performance in 2013 and ignited a weeklong cultural exchange with Cuba’s Universidad

Ciudad de las Artes (ISA) during his return trip for the Havana International Jazz Festival in 2014. President Orbert Davis Barak Obama’s announcement of the normalization of Cuban/U.S. diplomatic relations opened up the possibility for a continuing CJP/ISA relationship, as well as their 2015 landmark partnered event when 37 ISA students traveled to Chicago to perform Scenes from Life: Cuba at Chicago’s Auditorium Theatre. Davis promises more such events to come.

All of these individuals represent a small percentage of the game-changers actively moving to create an alternative future. Estés observes, “What is needed for dramatic change is an accumulation of acts; adding, adding to, adding more, continuing. We know that it does not take everyone on Earth to bring justice and peace, but only a small, determined group that will not give up during the first, second or hundredth gale.”

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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hiropractic care corrects spinal alignment abnormalities as a means of treating a wide range of health problems. Addressing skeletal and muscular disorders and relieving pain are just the beginning. Research studies reported in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics and the journal of healing science Explore have found chiropractic beneficial in treating connective tissue abnormalities, infant lactose intolerance and even autism.

More than $13 billion is spent annually on chiropractic health services, making it the largest alternative health practice in the U.S. Science supports its usefulness in addressing a wide range of conditions.

Bell’s Palsy. Recovery varies among patients as chiropractors create patientcentric treatment programs designed to improve facial motion and hearing, relieve pain and address other nerverelated issues (Archives of Internal Medicine; Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics).

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tors has reported success in using spinal manipulation to relieve IBD, colitis and other bowel disorders (Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology).

Cancer. The Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medicine publishes numerous studies of therapies supporting cancer patients suffering the side effects of conventional treatment. The American Journal of Clinical Oncology reports that chiropractic care rates as one of the leading alternative medical treatments for pain management, among other related benefits. Chiropractic offers economical and effective strategies that may help quality of life, as discussed in Seminars in Oncology Nursing.

High Blood Pressure. While many relevant studies can’t yet generalize results, the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics documents success by chiropractors treating hypertension without the downside of medical drugs that can include the risk of stroke (University of Alabama at Birmingham).

Chronic Sinusitis. Patients with nasal and sinus passages that don’t

drain properly due to physical or nerverelated causes may find relief through chiropractic care. A study cited in the same journal showed that patients experienced relief of all related symptoms after a single adjustment.

Arthritis. A study published in a journal from the the University of Virginia School of Medicine Center for the Study of Complementary and Alternative Therapies notes that arthritis patients obtaining chiropractic care enjoyed better health and quality of life than those that did not.

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS).

In clinical studies, combining manual spinal adjustment with soft tissue therapy has been found to relieve PMS discomfort. In one study, two groups of women were tested, switching off in receiving chiropractic adjustments or a placebo alternative. Each time, the group receiving chiropractic adjustments reported the greatest improvements (Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics).

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). A study published in Explore suggests that chiropractic care combined with other holistic elements such as appropriate nutrition may provide a more gentle, yet effective approach than conventional psychotropic drugs. It employed chiropractic treatment for boys 9 to 13 years old diagnosed with ADHD. Spinal manipulation with nutritional supplementation was reported to improve hyperactivity, inattentiveness, impulsiveness and behavioral, social and emotional difficulties.

Headaches. Based on recent studies, spinal manipulation has proven effective against migraines and headaches originating from the neck. Manual therapy of the spine, along with neck exercises, promotes improvement in patients with neck-related headaches. Side effects are rare and minor (Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics).

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While many of us like to meditate, some can’t sit still. Walking a labyrinth provides an enticing alternative.

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n archetypal labyrinth gently leads us in a circular path inward toward a center and then back out again. Found in ancient cultures from African, Celtic and Greek to Native American, they became especially popular fixtures in Medieval European churches; one of the most renowned is in France’s Chartres Cathedral.

Depictions of labyrinths have been included in paintings, pottery, tapestries and in Hopi baskets as a sacred symbol of Mother Earth. Several American tribes saw the pattern as a medicine wheel. Celts may have regarded it as a never-ending knot or circle. While some of the oldest known labyrinths decorate cave walls in Spain, today they grace diverse locations ranging from spas and wellness centers to parks, gardens, university campuses and even prisons.

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painted on grass or made with all sorts of things for a particular purpose or appropriate to a specific cause,” explains Diane Rudebock, Ed.D., resource vice president and research chair of the Labyrinth Society, in Trumansburg, New York.

“Walking a labyrinth is useful for those that sometimes have a hard time being outwardly still and drawing themselves inward. You must move your body, and because you’re focused on the path while you’re walking it, it’s easier to drop wholly into the journey and let go of all else,” says Anne Bull, of Veriditas, a Petaluma, California, nonprofit that supports new labyrinth designs to suit the spiritual needs of hospitals, schools and retreat centers. The group also sponsors a worldwide directory at LabyrinthLocator.com.

Individual Approaches

A labyrinth walk typically involves three stages. The first is for releasing extraneous thoughts on the way to the

center. Upon arriving in the stillness of that point, the participant opens heart and mind to receive whatever message or wisdom is intended for them. The return path is the integration phase, to make a fresh insight our own.

Participants should approach their walk in different ways: One may have a specific question or intention in mind; another may be open to whatever occurs during their meditation; yet another may repeat a meditative mantra.

One might even choose to bypass the path entirely in order to sit contemplatively at its center. Unlike a maze, it’s impossible to lose our way with the circular path serving as a simple and reliable guide.

Although scientific research on labyrinth meditation has been limited to participant questionnaires, future studies may incorporate the use of functional magnetic resonance imaging technology to measure brain activity and record what individuals experience. Labyrinths located in settings like hospitals and prisons lend themselves to such research, says Rudebock. As a Veriditas-certified labyrinth facilitator, she conducts workshops and observes, “Walks are unique to each individual and may not produce uniform or replicable results.”

At its core, the experience is about listening to our truest self, away from the cacophony of modern life.

“I believe that the world needs places where our souls can be quiet,” remarks Jean Richardson, director of the Kirkridge Retreat and Study Center, in Bangor, Pennsylvania, which includes a seven-circuit labyrinth. “Retreat centers and labyrinths are places where we can listen to our inner heart, feel our inner calling and tap into our own divine nature. I think deep listening is not always valued in a world where we are rewarded for being busy and keeping our schedules full.”

Nearby Opportunities

Today, labyrinths—indoor, outdoor, natural, urban, secular and religious— are found in or near many communities. Following the lead of California’s Golden Door Spa, in Escondido, which pioneered the use of a labyrinth in a spa setting, many spas now incorporate them in their wellness or mindfulness programs.

Labyrinthine invitations to a mindfulness practice are open to everyone.

“A labyrinth can bridge all beliefs, faiths, religions and walks of life,” says Bull. “You can walk a labyrinth no matter what you believe. Benefits come in walking it with an open mind and open heart.”

Gina McGalliard is a freelance writer in San Diego, CA. Connect at GinaMcGalliard.com.

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n The Omnivore’s Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals, Michael Pollan surmised that we’d be healthier if we ate the way our great-grandparents did. It would mean sticking to regularly scheduled meals instead of impulsive snacking, having a meat or protein item comprise only a quarter of our plate, adding fresh vegetables and eliminating junk food.

We must look further back than our immediate ancestors, counters Jo Robinson, a food journalist who surveyed more than 6,000 scientific research studies before writing her bestselling Eating on the Wild Side: The Missing Link to Optimum Health. She has also co-authored several other books, including The Omega Diet: The Lifesaving Nutritional Program Based on the Diet of the Island of Crete.

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“Many believe we have dumbed down the nutrition in our food over the past 100 years,” says Robinson, who lives and gardens on Vashon Island, Washington. “Research shows we have been breeding out proteins and minerals and most importantly, antioxidants, for much longer.”

She points out that the hunter-gatherer diet encompassed many wild foods that tasted more bitter, astringent, sour and earthy than the sweet blandness in today’s fruits and vegetables. Wild foods offered a wider variety of phytonutrients, but came at a cost—the time required to hunt and gather enough food for a day, let alone a season.

“Then, 12,000 years ago, we had a better idea—gardening,” says Robinson. “We evolved to 20 varieties in a garden versus 150 in wild plants.” First, farmers chose sweet, starchy, mild-tasting, oil-rich foods such as figs, dates and olives. “We’re hard-wired to choose high-calorie foods because they’re directly connected to the pleasure centers of the brain,” she adds.

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After that, the trend to grow sweeter-tasting, less nutritious plants snowballed. Robinson cites research that found adding one Golden Delicious apple to the daily diet of a small group of overweight men led to higher levels of undesirable low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and triglycerides due to its high-fructose content and low levels of antioxidants (International Journal of Preventive Medicine).

Wilder Options Even organic farming methods, in which the soil is naturally enriched, can’t return all those lost nutrients to our food.

Rather than advocate that we return to eating wild foods, Robinson suggests finding wild equivalents. Even those that follow a paleo diet—presumably eaten by early humans and consisting chiefly of meat, fish, vegetables and fruit, excluding dairy, grain products and commercially processed items—could use further refinements in the produce they choose. She recommends specific varieties of fruits and vegetables and explains the benefits of “wild” foods such as meat, eggs and dairy from livestock and poultry fed on grass on her website, EatWild.com.

We can make smarter choices, seeking wilder-type varieties of foods at the grocery store, farmers’ market and garden seed companies. In general, they are more vividly colored, especially from red to purple, and less sweet.

Brightly colored fruits and vegetables indicate a botanical sunscreen the plant produces to protect itself from ultraviolet light and other external threats, notes Robinson; it’s an indication of a higher antioxidant activity.

“Find as many purple foods as possible because they have anthocyanins, known to fight cancer and inflammation,” suggests Robinson. “The original carrot from Afghanistan is purple.

It’s only been orange for the past 400 years when it was bred to salute the royal House of Orange, in the Netherlands.”

According to Robinson, we can also prepare our foods in ways that maximize their phytonutrient content. Eat fresh-picked asparagus and broccoli immediately or their natural sugars and antioxidants disappear. Let chopped or pressed garlic sit for 10 minutes before using so its pungent allicin—the healthy compound that benefits our health—will increase. Tear fresh lettuce the day before eating and keep it fresh in a plastic bag with poked holes, to allow the stillliving lettuce to rally its healthy compounds as if its battered leaves were repelling an insect attack.

This emerging science of polyphenols, the technical term for phytonutrients in our food, will be explosive, predicts this pioneering research-based author. “There’s a new study just about every month,” she finds. It can all lead toward breeding and growing more nutritious foods that are more readily accessible to everyone.

Judith Fertig writes cookbooks and foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

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he old way of thinking about fruits and vegetables is ‘the more, the better,’ regardless of what you choose,” says wild food expert Jo Robinson. “Unfortunately, the most popular ones are the least nutritious, like Golden Delicious apples and supersweet corn.”

In Eating on the Wild Side, Robinson cites considerable research that shows we can make better choices within each food category by simply selecting varieties closer to their wild ancestors. Generally, the most phytonutrientrich options include kale, spinach, lettuces, asparagus and artichokes. Here are other top tips from the literature. n Tart apples such as Granny Smith, Braeburn, Honeycrisp and Liberty boost phytonutrients and fiber while reducing fructose content. n Haas avocados deliver more vitamin E and other antioxidants to support smooth skin and shiny hair than smaller Mexican avocados. n Red finger bananas, when fully ripened to a deep magenta, are higher in vitamin C, beta-carotene, potassium and fiber than the common Cavendish banana. n Canned beans (which have been dried and then cooked) are better than home-cooked beans because the heat required for the canning process enhances their nutritional content. n Grass-fed beef is higher in vitamin E, beta-carotene and omega-3 essential fatty acids than corn-fed beef. n Dried currants made from Black Corinth grapes (sold as “Zante currants”) have more antioxidants than either brown or golden raisins. n Red grapefruit is preferred to yellow; the darker the red, the more beneficial the fruit. Red grapefruit but not yellow has been shown to lower triglycerides. n Raw kale is both the most bitter and beneficial of all the cruciferous vegetables. n Dark orange-hued mangos are superior to other tropical fruits, possessing five times the vitamin C of oranges and the fiber of pineapples. n Cherry, grape and currant tomatoes deliver more cancerpreventing lycopene than beefsteak tomatoes.

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dward Humes investigates the origins and impacts of the expensive and complex process that brings us everyday products and items in his new book Door to Door: The Magnificent, Maddening, Mysterious World of Transportation. His latest work, which also covers our love affair with cars, is popularizing the eco-conscious term, “transportation footprint”.

Aligned with this, he recommends a move to driverless cars to save lives and fuel.

In an earlier book, Garbology: Our Dirty Love Affair with Trash, the Pulitzer Prize-winning, Southern California journalist examined the causes and effects of waste. Solutions are showcased by how institutions and families are consciously reducing their wasteful ways.

What are some everyday impacts of the “door-to-door machine” you write about?

Transportation is embedded in our lives, both in our personal things and our travel. It can take 30,000 miles to get our morning coffee to the kitchen, with another 165,000 miles attached to all the components of the coffee pot, water, energy and packaging—a worldwide mix involving trains, planes, boats and trucks. Unprecedented amounts of transportation are embedded in everything we do and touch, with many hidden costs to our environment, economy and traffic.

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convenient, but it’s also a traffic jam generator. Each click births a new truck trip. What used to be a single truckload of goods delivered efficiently to a store or mall now demands hundreds of single-item deliveries to far-flung homes.

Which transportation footprint surprised you the most in researching Door to Door?

The smartphone is a paradox, in that it has reduced our transportation footprint in some ways because of all the separate devices it has replaced, from navigation in cars to calculators to cameras.

Phones also empower a transportationfree option for online banking and bill paying, eliminating all sorts of trips in the physical world.

On the flip side, making and assembling smartphone components requires a lot of back-and-forth transport between many countries because no one can make the whole “widget”.

With its many raw materials, rare earth minerals and manufactured components, we’re talking about an overall transportation footprint for one phone that’s equivalent to a round trip to the moon; a phone that users will trade in for a newer model in just a few years.

What’s a particularly negative impact of the huge distances involved in today’s movement of goods?

Cargo container ships create immense amounts of pollution. About 6,000 container ships worldwide ship 90 percent

of consumer goods. Natural Resources Defense Council data show that the smog and particulate emissions from just 160 of these vessels equal that of all of the cars in the world. If the cargo fleet were a country, its carbon emissions would exceed Germany’s, the world’s fourth-largest economy, according to the European Commission. Cargo ship carbon emissions are projected to rise to about 18 percent of the global total in the next 25 years if our appetite for goods continues to grow at current rates.

What are the consequences of the U.S. ranking 16th worldwide in infrastructure quality?

Americans are under the illusion that we pay high taxes to build and maintain roads, bridges and rails. However, as a portion of our gross domestic product, we invest about one-fifth of what China does and the poor results are apparent. We have a $3.6 trillion backlog in needed modernization. This drags down the economy and increases harmful emissions through shipping delays and rush-hour jams, as well as raising road safety concerns.

How can we each lessen our “transportation footprint”?

We have power as individuals, families and communities to make a difference.

Americans walk less than almost any other people on Earth. A Los Angeles study showed that half of its residents’ daily trips are less than three miles, with many under one mile, which is crazy. Using alternative transportation for just 10 percent of those trips would have major positive impacts. Far fewer children walk or bike to school than in the recent past, even as we face a youth obesity crisis. We can also adjust when and how we drive; half the cars on the road during rush hour are not job-related. Driving at other times would ease traffic for everyone and reduce traffic jams, emissions and crashes.

All of this is something we could easily change—and that many other countries have changed—with substantial health, economic and traffic benefits.

Randy Kambic is a freelance editor and writer in Estero, FL, and a regular contributor to Natural Awakenings.

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Natural Remedies Help Kids Heal

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he household is settling for the night when the 5-yearold cries out, “My throat hurts!”

“There’s no need to panic,” says Dr. Tieraona Low Dog, in Pecos, New Mexico, an integrative physician and

chief medical officer of Weil Lifestyle. “It’s pretty easy to figure out if it’s strep throat, which requires antibiotics, or something you can treat at home.”

Only 10 to 20 percent of sore throats in children are caused by Streptococcus bacteria which, if not properly treated, can lead to heart damage. The first question to ask is, “What are the symptoms?” If these include sudden onset of a severe and worsening sore throat without any complaints of scratchiness; a fever of 101 degrees Fahrenheit or more; headache or stomach pain; and the lack of a stuffy nose, cough or sign of a cold—a trip to the pediatrician is essential and a course of antibiotics is necessary, says Low Dog.

The vast majority of youngsters’ sore throats, which may accompany a common cold, are caused by viruses and will heal on their own in about a week. Many natural remedies will help children feel better and relieve the pain; some cost so little they are nearly free.

Salt water gargle: “A glass of warm water with half a teaspoon of sea salt swirled into it is an old-school remedy that works well for kids at least 5 years old,” says Erika Krumbeck, a naturopathic doctor and licensed primary care physician practicing pediatrics in Missoula, Montana. She notes that a salt water gargle can also moderate the symptoms of strep until the child can see a doctor.

The Mayo Clinic Book of Home Remedies confirms that the salt water draws excess fluid from inflamed throat tissues. It also loosens mucus and removes other irritants, including bacteria, allergens and fungi. Just make sure children don’t swallow the salt water, counsels Krumbeck.

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Warm compresses: A warm water compress using a wet hand towel applied for 10 or 15 minutes every hour loosens mucus and is soothing. “It’s amazing how effective these familiar practices are,” says Krumbeck. “Grandma knew what she was doing.”

Lemon juice and honey: “Honey is sweet, so kids love it,” says certified nutritionist Kimberly Snyder, of New York and Los Angeles. This traditional recipe works because the honey has antibacterial properties and the lemon juice is packed with immune-boosting antioxidants.

Snyder cautions that babies younger than 12 months old should never be given honey because their immune systems cannot handle the bacterial spores sometimes present in the sweet treat.

Elderberry: The tiny purple berries of the Sambucus nigra L. plant shortens the duration of colds and flu often suffered by air travelers, according to research that includes a large Australian study. Elderberry syrup appeals to kids because it tastes delicious. Low Dog recommends keeping a bottle on hand at all times because it’s hard to know when a child will complain of a scratchy throat. “This yummy syrup is good for all ages. It’s so safe. I love it,” says Low Dog, adding, “Plus, you can always use it on whole-grain pancakes.”

Sage and Echinacea: Drinking sage tea and gargling with echinacea are old-time remedies for sore throats that now have scientific backing, says Snyder. Go for a twofer and add a little echinacea to the tea, she suggests.

A Swiss study showed that an echinacea/sage spray soothed sore throat symptoms just as well as a chlorhexidine/lidocaine spray, which can have side effects that include more swelling and even allergic reactions; the suggested spray should not be used with children under 12.

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hether it’s a sideline or full time, flourishing small businesses stimulate the economy. The U.S. Small Business Association found that between 2009 and 2013, companies with fewer than 500 employees accounted for 60 percent of net new jobs. Technology allows new commercial ventures to be launched from home, yielding huge savings in startup costs. Owners have found ways to fulfill needs by leveraging their past job experiences and personal interests.

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When the economy faltered in 2008, Dave Marciniak, owner and lead designer at Revolutionary Gardens, in Culpeper, Virginia, offered eco-friendly services. “I focus on a few key points and design to make the outdoors a place where people want to be,” he says.

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local farmers,” he explains. Basil, parsley, dill, lettuce and other herbs and greens are available for all five boroughs; potted plants arrive fresh weekly via subscription.

In addition to cleaning homes, Debbie Sardone, owner of Speed Cleaning, in Lewisville, Texas, saw an opportunity to manufacture her own green cleaning products. They’re part of a full-line online catalog.

Ryan Riley and his wife, Ashley Spitz, of Los Angeles, own and operate Biz Bagz, dog waste bags made in America from bio-based resins and recycled plastics. He notes the genesis of their idea: “Landfills are anaerobic, so biodegradable bags don’t get the oxygen required to break down.

Compostable bags are available, but few places provide composting services. We offer a cleaner alternative.”

Another pet-inspired idea was spawned when Kevin Li, of Manhattan, New York, left his puppy home alone for the first time. He invented an app-operated remote control ball with a camera called PlayDate (Tinyurl.com/ RemoteBallApp).

Personal Care People- and planet-friendly personal care products address other ongoing customer needs. Nitya Gulati, founder of Sugarloom Cosmetics, in Ashburn, Virginia, specializes in American-made, vegan, cruelty- and toxin-free nail polish.

She advises, “Look for ‘five-free’ on the label, which means no formaldehyde, dibutyl phthalate, toluene and allergens camphor and formaldehyde resin. Watch out for guanine, made from fish scales, found in glittery polishes. Oleic acid, a thickener, is animal fat. Vibrant reds may contain carmine, made from boiled, crushed beetles.” She warns that products tested by a third party can obscure animal testing during product development.

Amelia Swaggert and Elizabeth Ripps, co-founders of California Scrub Company, in Los Angeles, upcycle coffee grounds into a natural facial scrub. They’ve eliminated plastic at every step of production from sourcing to packaging. They’re also helping to keep the world’s oceans from becoming plastic soup by supporting the Beat the Microbead campaign. (BeatTheMicrobead.org/en).

Maintaining a professional look while living green can be a challenge. OneSavvyMother.com found a stylish, eco-friendly, lightweight and durable tote bag designed by Natalie Therése. The vegan cork tote is made in Boxford, Massachusetts. Shavings from the bark of the cork oak tree grown in Portugal are transformed into ultrathin sheets to produce cork fabric; the certified organic cotton lining is produced in Korea and China in certified Global Organic Textile Standard and fair trade facilities.

Out and About Mya Zeronis saw a need for healthy food and stepped out of her comfort zone to fulfill it through her extra VEGANza Pgh restaurant and its catering arm, Lean Chef en Route, recognized by Sustainable Pittsburgh. “We source locally, compost produce scraps, serve meat- and dairy-free menu options, practice food waste management with root-to-stem preparation and maintain energy conservation,” she says. Customers are encouraged to bike to the restaurant; there’s even a bicycle air pump and flat tire repair kit on the premises if emergencies arise.

Shared bikes are a welcome addition at colleges for budget-minded and time-strapped students. Rented by the hour or day, they’re a convenient, healthy and non-polluting way to get around campus. New York University at Buffalo students can remotely locate, rent and unlock GPS-enabled bikes. At Williams College, in Williamstown, Massachusetts, the Purple Bike Coalition provides free use of bikes and a staffed repair station; a cargo bike helps transport larger objects.

Entrepreneurs are creative by nature; seeing a need and asking, “What if?” Eco-friendly, green-minded entrepreneurs take ideas a step farther, working to ensure the health of consumers and the planet. They succeed as they serve and inspire us all.

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lmost 60 percent of America’s pet cats are overweight, according to a survey by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention. Feline obesity can lead to joint pain, hinder self-grooming and make it harder to use the litter box, all resulting in fat cats being left at shelters by frustrated owners.

Chubby kitties also are more prone to osteoarthritis, Type 2 diabetes mellitus, respiratory problems and non-allergic skin conditions. “Potential health problems make overweight cats harder to adopt,” says Deanna Schmidt, with the Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, in Pittsburgh.

“On Fat Cat Tuesdays, we waive the adoption fee for cats 14 pounds and over. We counsel adoptive families and follow up so that ongoing healthy eating and exercise continues to melt away the pounds.”

Experts advise that a house cat should maintain the sleek, fluid motion of a jungle cat. Viewed from above, healthy cats have a distinct waistline, an inward curve between the rib cage and hips. Pick it up and step on the scale. The pet’s weight should comprise between six to 10 pounds of the total.

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“The first time I saw healthy cats, I thought they looked small because I’d become used to seeing fat cats,” recalls Traci Pichette, founder of Pumeli tea and gift boxes, in St. Petersburg, Florida.

She’s not alone in her assessment.

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While free-feeding dry food is easier for owners and allows a cat to snack at will, some take advantage and overeat, often from boredom. To help the transition from always-available dry food to mealtime wet food, use kibble as a special treat.

Food puzzles, widely available online or in pet supply stores, will keep Kitty busy during the day. Homemade feeding puzzles work, too; put a small amount of kibble in a cardboard tube or small box, tape the end shut and randomly cut small holes in the sides.

Kitty will have to roll the tube or fit a paw inside to retrieve a treat.

“Free-feeding dry food is comparable to a constant supply of Fritos on our desk,” says Jackson Galaxy, author of Cat Daddy. “As far as the myth that dry food cleans teeth, I ask, do you floss with Melba toast? Dry food leaves plaque. A grain-free, wet food adds needed mois-

ture and fat to their diet. A cat’s teeth are designed to rip and tear, not crunch.”

“Changing my cat’s food to an all-wet diet slimmed her down to a healthy weight. I hated the smell, but it made sense to me that dry food was just carbs,” says Pichette. “At first, she whined at not having food all the time, but got used to it, and now she can eat treats in moderation. The cool thing is we’re all enjoying her increased energy and playfulness.”

Cats are obligate carnivores, which means their natural diet comprises 90 percent meat and 10 percent vegetable matter. A roaming cat’s native routine is to search for food, hunt, catch and eat, groom and nap. Because each catch is small, they eat frequently.

“There’s still an ancestor cat inside domesticated felines, a ‘raw’ cat that wants to hunt for its food,” explains Galaxy. “We need to play into that thinking and feed at intervals; ideally, every five hours or so, or at least in the morning, after work and about an hourand-a-half before bedtime.”

While the family’s morning and evening schedules mean just a quick scoop of food in the bowl, the third meal should be an interactive one. “A battery-operated toy or waving a laser light around is not play,” says Galaxy.

“Interactive play is not texting with one hand and wiggling the fishing pole toy with the other. You have to get up and move to let the cat search for the toy, watch and wait, then pounce. It engages the animal mentally and physically and brings the raw cat to the surface. When you reach the point of diminishing returns, the pet is tired and it’s time for a meal.” His foundation improves lives of shelter animals, teaching staff to clicker train, entertain and exercise their cats to make them more adoptable.

After an active day, the cat will be ready for bed, syncing its rhythm with the rest of the household. “A full play session satisfies natural instincts and prevents the cat from hunting your ankles as you sleep,” advises Galaxy.

“It’s not a luxury to have a variety of toys; it’s a necessity for having a quality relationship with a healthy cat.”

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

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Introduction to Eden Energy Medicine – Noon1pm. Oct. 10 and 12. Coleen Naylor, certified holistic nurse with a background in cardiac nursing, presents a fun-filled, interactive hour to introduce the amazing, quick and easy energy balancing techniques from Eden Energy Medicine. Free. Yoga Village, 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater, 727-712-1475, Info@ AYogaVillage.com, AYogaVillage.com/events. ayogavillage.com/events.

Reiki Monday – 10am-2pm. Reiki II Oct 10, 10am2pm. Class Certification when completed Reiki III and CEUs available for LMT, Provider Number MCE 50-13619, for Reiki credits. Reiki is a noninvasive & practical tool for regeneration, transformation and healing. Rev. Maria Antonieta Revello, Reiki, Karuna & Qigong Master, Light Therapist & Samassati practitioner, NLP practitioner. Member of ICRT, ILA. Information and to reserve your space, 813-334-7424, ReikiShrine@gmail.com.

The Psychic Detective – 7-9pm. Renowned psychic and author Noreen Renier will give the engrossing personal account of how she began her career as a psychic detective, including accounts of some of the many murder and missing person cases she has been asked to investigate. The only psychic ever to lecture at the FBI Academy, Noreen has assisted lawenforcement officials with more than 400 criminal cases. $25. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Ave, Sarasota. 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman. com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.

Beyond Addiction Introduction and Open House – 2-4pm. Sunder Luber, 500 RYT, kundalini trainer & owner. Join us for an introduction and Open House to the Beyond Addiction Program offered in the fall about shifting those limiting beliefs that keep you from being in the highest expression of yourself.

Free. Yoga Village, 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater, 727-712-1475, Info@AYogaVillage.com, AYogaVillage.com/events.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2

I Am She – 6:30-8pm. Come join us for an inspirational and encouraging gathering of ladies; learn how to rise up and step into your power. Kelley Kline, spiritual advisor, life coach and mentor will be leading the group. Free. Limited seating.

Harmony Eco Spa, 400 4th St N., St. Petersburg.

RSVP 727-822-8701.

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Cupping, Acupressure & Tuina – 4pm. Dr. Carrie Graves, DOM, AP, The Wellness Tree. Olympians use acupuncture to get ready for the games. Learn how it can alleviate muscle tightness, stress & muscular imbalances. Free. Natures Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727-443-6703, NaturesFoodPatch.com.

Secrets to Surviving Cold & Flu Season – 6:30pm.

Learn from the best. John Gow, NFP Wellness has 25 years of evidence-based research in nutrition, healthy lifestyles & dietary supplementation for optimal health. He is certified in alternative & complementary nutrition therapy. Free. Natures Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727443-6703, NaturesFoodPatch.com.

Kirtan and Music Meditation Concert – 6-7:30pm.

Sangeet (Leesa) Sklover PhD, has spent 20 years as singer, songwriter and sacred music artist; and Kundalini yoga teacher and yoga therapist. Experience the joy of group chanting and music meditation under the trees. Celebrate the theme of tuning to the natural world and the soul vibration within. $15.

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

You First! – 6:30-8pm. It’s time to start putting you first! Discover who you are & what you want, create balance in your work, family & personal life, and learn how to eliminate the obstacles that get in your way, like putting other people’s needs first. Presented

by Rachel Lane, board certified coach, national certified counselor, and certified financial planner.

Nothing to lose, you to gain! Free. Limited seating.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6 The Effects of Medicines on the Body – 6:30pm.

Dr. M.I. Yamani, MD, All Care Medical Consultants.

Medicine may be necessary in some cases but how are these side effects changing our body? Learn which medicines have the least side effects & could be better for the body’s chemistry. Free. Natures Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727443-6703, NaturesFoodPatch.com.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7 Green Vaccines Conference – Oct. 7-9. The evidence-base Choice for Disease Prevention, Homeoprophylaxis (natural immunity solution).

This is the conference for medical professionals, parents and natural-minded healthcare providers to learn more about the evidence supporting the 200year- old practice of homeoprophylaxis, an immune boosting method that is safe and natural. $375/3days. $150/1-day. Enter HHE for discount. Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront, 333 1st St., St Pete. Info and registration, WorldwideChoice.org/conference.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8 How to Kick Sugar – 11am. Dawn MacLaughlin, Mind Body Nutrition Coaching, discusses what sugar does in your body. Why is it that when we start eating it, we can’t stop? How can we transform our sugar cravings without giving up sweetness? Free.

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

Natural Med Therapies Presents Healthy Cooking with Essential Oils – 11am-12:30pm. Join Liz Dalbo and Dr. Machelle Perkins and learn how to make healthy snacks and other dishes using Young Living Essential Oils. Stay well with your food and Young Living as fall weather rolls in. 7600 Bryan Dairy Rd., Ste. C, Largo. Free. RSVP 727-541-2211.

Tantra: Enjoyment is Our Nature – 11am-1pm.

Re-discover joy in your life. Talk by Ahnanda- http:// avyakt7.com. RSVP 813-434-3341, aOmnipresent@gmail.com. ReikiShrine.org.

Yoga for the Compulsive Mind – 1-3:30pm.

What’s really going on behind our mindless compulsions and habits that contribute to unhappiness and imbalance in our lives? Gain more insight into the true cost of this type of reactive mind and realize how much can be done to make empowering movement on it. Workshop cost included with unlimited pass or $25 without. Sign up, 727-894-9642, Info@ StPeteYoga.com, StPeteYoga.com.

Open your Heart and Expand Your Backbends – 2-5pm. Join in a Master Class with Jaye Martin, ERYT-500, internationally-acclaimed yoga instructor, as he unravels your own misconceptions about backbends. He looks at poses like puzzles with many components to be explored, and finding the right pieces to get the full picture. $45/in advance, $50/day of event. Yoga Village, 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater, 727-712-1475, Info@AYogaVillage. com, AYogaVillage.com/events.

Reading the Four Extremities Class – 2-5pm.

Students are taught to read the feet, hands, face and ears for markers that indicate dis-ease in the body.

Sam Belyea, Reflexologist and training director, guides students through the basic theory and application of reading the extremities along with giving live readings and hands-on practice with the other

students. Massage Therapists receive 3 CEUs for attending and this class is open to the public. $25.

The Foot Whisperer Reflexology Institute, 4810 W. Gandy Blvd., Tampa, Details 813-831-9420, FootWhisperer.com/classes.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9 Run, Walk, Stand: Healthy Feet Workshop – 1-3pm. Nancy MacDonald E-RYT500. Aching feet, bunions, plantar fasciitis putting a cramp in your dance moves or your life? Your feet carry you through your life so how are you treating them?

With over 170 hours of training just on the feet, Nancy teaches you how you can improve the health of your feet & legs. Handouts provided. $25. Shanti Vinyasa, 9079 Belcher Rd., Pinellas Park. Info & Registration, 727-542-0116, ShantiVinyasa.com.

Building Inward Strength – 1-3:30pm. In many contemporary, strong yoga practices there’s a one-dimensional type of strength that bears little resemblance to the strong practices of yesterday.

Most of the true power potential of authentic yoga is missed as most of the focus is on physical. Learn the full power of authentic yoga to build even and balanced strength in body/mind/life. Workshop cost included with unlimited pass or $25 without.

Sign up, 727-894-9642, Info@ StPeteYoga.com, StPeteYoga.com.

Introductory Soul Collage Workshop – 1-4:30pm.

Intuitive wisdom through creative collage, facilitated by Delene Cole, MS, LMFT. St. Petersburg Health and Wellness, 222 2nd St. N., St. Pete. Space limited, must call to register. 727-202-6807. StPetehw.com.

Meditation: The Art of Taming the Mind – 3-4:30pm. Lisa Recchione, MA, Life Coach.

Beginners will be excited to learn techniques and experienced meditators will learn to go deeper. Each session will be different in focus, i.e. insomnia, mental clarity, brain drain, energy/chakra work, mantra, and mudra to list a few. The gong or bowls will be played at each session. $15. Yoga4All, 8836 Seminole Blvd, Seminole. Info, Lisa 727-595-6036.

Registration, Yoga4All.com/workshops.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 10 Introduction to Chakras – 6:30-8pm. Join Robin Bruce as she teaches you about the 7 main energy chakras. Learn the location, color, meaning, function and purpose of each. Discover effective ways on how you can clear and reset the energy chakras for yourself and someone else. A handout will be provided. Class size is limited. For additional class dates see website. $22. 9750 Seminole Blvd., Seminole. Info & RSVP, Robin 727-643-1137.

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Unwined – 6:30-8pm. Come join us for a healthy happy hour, beginning with a relaxing meditation guided by Peggy Kitsoulis and finishing with delicious wine and great conversation. Free. Limited seating. Harmony Eco Spa, 400 4th St N., St. Petersburg. RSVP 727-822-8701.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11 Smoothie Workshop: Make and Take 7 Smoothie Meals – 6:30-8pm. Fall-inspired recipes. Instead of spending each morning deciding, finding, cleaning and preparing meal shake ingredients, join us for an interactive, hands-on workshop where we provide you with all ingredients for one week of protein smoothies. Freeze and enjoy! $25/register

by Oct. 7, $30/after. Just want to try samples and watch? No fee to watch. Harmony Eco Spa, 400 4th St N., St. Petersburg. RSVP 727-822-8701. Register http://bit.ly/smoothiesep2016.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12 Thyroid Problems? Free Seminar – 6pm. Fatigue?

Weight gain? Thinning hair? Feeling cold? Anxious?

Brittle nails? Brain fog? Drs. John & Alexa Parker, DC, D.PSc provide answers. Synergy Integrated Health, 4343 W Henderson Blvd., Tampa. Seating limited, Reservations, 813-254-5200, TampaThyroid.com, SynergyFixMe.com.

Vegan Chili – 6:30pm. Brad Myers, The Vegabond Chef, demos how to make veggie chili that’s so good you won’t even notice there’s no meat! Free.

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

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Reiki I & II – 6:30-8:30pm. Reiki is a Japanese relaxation technique that promotes the body’s own self-healing. Anyone can learn and it can be used on any living thing. There are four different levels; this class covers the first two. This is the traditional Usui method and includes handout, practice time and a certificate of completion. Class size is limited.

For additional class dates see website. $111. 9750 Seminole Blvd., Seminole, Info & RSVP, 727-6431137. RobinsHealingMassage.com.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13 Could You Have Lyme Disease? – 6pm. Signs and symptoms and treatment protocols, presented

by Maggie Barco, RN, ND, DiHom, natural health consultant. Tick-borne diseases which afflict humans and animals are caused by infectious agents transmitted by tick bites. Florida has seen a rapid and unexplained increase in the number of cases of tick-borne diseases i.e. Lyme Disease and other bacterial infections. Learn how to identify symptoms of Lyme and how to treat this and other tick-borne disease. Awakening Wellness Center, 6161 MLK, Ste. 102, St. Petersburg, 727-289-4747, AwakeningWellness.org.

Full Moon Gong Meditation – 7:15-8:30pm.

Lisa Recchione, E-RYT500. The Gong cancels out thoughts quickly, allowing a state of deep relaxation and meditation to be reached. In this state, deep healing occurs and awareness is heightened especially during full or new moon phases. All student levels

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that a few caring people can’t change the world. For, indeed, that’s all who ever have. ~Margaret Mead

welcome. Wear loose, comfortable clothes. $15. Yoga4All, 8836 Seminole Blvd., Seminole. Info, 727595-6036. Registration, Yoga4All.com/workshops.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14 Openhand “Spiritual Catalyst” – Author & Divine Messenger. Breakthrough is a powerful new way of unveiling the profound truth of the moment, inside yourself, by locating and honoring the contracting resistances most people carry around with them subconsciously. Open works as a Catalytic Bridge into higher dimensions of consciousness and uses intuitive meditation techniques and self-realization exercises to align you with your soul. Seminar – Oct. 4, 6:30-9:30pm. $25/$30. Two-Day Workshop – Oct. 15-16, 9am-5pm. $245. Satsang – Oct. 17, 10am-noon. $25/$30. Yoga Village 2760 Daniel Street, Clearwater, 727-712-1475, info@ayogavillage.com, ayogavillage.com/events.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 Mellow Millet – 11am. Debby DeGraaff, natural foods chef & author, prepares Almond Millet Loaf, Savory Tofu Sauce & Millet Apple Cream. All are vegan & gluten-free. Free. Natures Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727-443-6703, NaturesFoodPatch.com.

Empowering Change with NLP & Hypnosis – 2-Days with Michael Watson, international trainer.

No pre-requisite for this rare opportunity. Learn new, creative tools that can be used alone or integrated into your preferred modality. Unique material not duplicated in other programs. Before 10/5: $225, $195/UPHI Members. After $245. UP Hypnosis Institute, Terrace Plaza, 1810 S. Pinellas Ave., Tarpon Springs. 727-943-5003. UPHypnosis.com.

Reflexology Certification Program Weekend – (Continues Oct 16) This weekend is part of a 12-month, 300-hour program available for LMTs, acupuncturists and licensed health professionals with massage in their scope of practice to train to become Certified Reflexologists. Sam Belyea, program director, guides students through balancing the systems of the body using the technique of Reflexology. Each weekend includes additional topics such as business development, meditation and self-care. $2100/Year; $175/Weekend, The Foot Whisperer Reflexology Institute, 4810 W. Gandy Blvd., Tampa, Details 813-831-9420, FootWhisperer.com/reflexology_certification.

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IsItReallyLyme?– 6pm.Mentionthisadforafree15-minute consult. Peaks of Health Metabolic Medical Center, 1120 Belcher Rd. S, Ste. 2, Largo. RSVP 727-826-0838, rsvp@PeaksOfHealth.com.

Natural Vitamins for Pets – 6:30pm. – Dr. Sandra Truli Springer, Holistic Veterinary and founder of Renew Life, has started a journey into pet supplements. Learn how your pet’s digestive system is more susceptible to toxicity & disease. Explore essential supplements for your pet. Free. Natures Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727443-6703, NaturesFoodPatch.com.

The Benefits of Light Therapy & History of Ultraviolet Blood Irradiation – 7:30pm. Presented by Shaily Shah, DO, ABAARM. Free. St. Petersburg Health and Wellness, 222 2nd St. N., St. Pete. 727202-6807. StPetehw.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22 Rhythm Therapy: Active Meditation – 10amnoon. With Nagel. Increase awareness and communication skills, reduce anxiety, stress and depression symptoms. Suggested donation $10. Reservations 813-516-0478.

Pillow Position: Your Back & Neck – 11am. Kevin Wade, LMT, CINT, ST. John-Clark Pain Treatment Center. Your sleep position can have a great influence on how your body feels during waking hours.

This lecture & demo will show you how a couple of pillows changes everything. Free. Natures Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727-4436703, NaturesFoodPatch.com.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 24 Thyroid Problems? Free Seminar – 6pm. Fatigue?

Weight gain? Thinning hair? Feeling cold? Anxious?

Brittle nails? Brain fog? Drs. John & Alexa Parker, DC, D.PSc provide answers. Synergy Integrated Health, 4343 W. Henderson Blvd., Tampa. Seating limited, Reservations, 813-254-5200, TampaThyroid.com, SynergyFixMe.com.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25 Detox Made Simple – 6pm. Presented by Dr. Nyree Abdool. Free. 1501 S Pinellas Ave., Ste. P, Tarpon Springs. RSVP 727-940-5278. DoctorNyree.com.

Como Dejar de Fumar con Hipnosis – 1pm. Marta Alarcon MD (Colombia), consejera, hipnoterapista, Reiki Master. Confirmar su asistencia llamando al 813-340-3556 o confirmar MartaAlarcon408@ yahoo.com.

Seminar: Smoking and Food Addictions – 6pm.

See if you are a candidate for Cold Laser Therapy, a non-invasive and comfortable procedure that can lick food and smoking addictions and alleviate pain.

Free. Harmony Eco Spa at the Hollander Hotel, 400 4th St. N, St. Pete. 727-804-7754. 727-341-1200.

LaserHealthusa.com.

Paleo for the Seasons – 4pm. Cindy Palouian, private chef & integrative nutrition coach, shows how to spice up ground turkey & squash with this paleo recipe. Pumpkin pie spice isn’t just for pies anymore.

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

Gain Confidence with Hypnosis & NLP – 6-9pm.

Public welcome to participate as practice clients & enjoy experiencing Hypnosis-NLP for gaining confidence. Certified practitioners expand skills and receive 3 CEUs. Scripts & handouts for all attendees for home practice. $25; $20/UPHI Members. UP

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Nutrition & Lifestyle for a Healthy Brain – 6:308pm. Are you forgetting things on a daily basis?

Join us for an interactive, energetic and innovative adventure in promoting neuron rejuvenation of the brain: Top 10 foods to improve your brain & memory. Presented by Sara Im, author, speaker, holistic wellness consultant, SmartHealthyLivingToday. info. Free. Limited seating. Harmony Eco Spa, 400 4th St N., St. Petersburg. RSVP 727-822-8701.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26 Keiser University’s Scare Fair Open House – 5-8pm. Hosted by faculty, staff and students, all are invited, costumed or not. Kids enjoy Haunted Hospital, Games, Trick or Treat, and more! Refreshments. Career paths highlighted include Health Care, Business, Legal Studies, Graphic Arts and Design, Psychology, and Information Technology. 5002 West Waters Ave. Info, 888-844-8404, kuOpenHouse.com.

Energetics of Food: Organ Series – 6:30pm. Dr. Paul & Cara Reynolds. Just as the physical nutrients in food nourish the physical body, the subtle energy in food also plays an important role in our health.

Using the principles of Chinese medicine, the Reynolds will teach you which foods feed which organs.

This month continue to focus on the lungs. Natures Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727443-6703, NaturesFoodPatch.com.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27 The Benefits of Light Therapy & History of Low Level Light Therapy – 6-7:30pm. Presented by Les Cole, MD, ABAARM. Free. St. Petersburg Health and Wellness, 222 2nd St. N., St. Pete. 727-202-6807.

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Ki-hara Resistance Stretching – 6:30pm, group walking/running (optional). 7-8pm, stretching stronger and smarter. An eccentric stretching workshop hosted by Karen Gonzalez, physical therapist & St. Pete Running Co. Attendees receive $10 gift card from the running store for participating. Free. 6986 22nd Ave. N, St. Pete (behind Tyrone Mall). Details, Karen 727-481-1694.

Reversing Type II Diabetes – 6:30pm. Dustin Rudolph, PharmD, plant-based pharmacist. Learn how to prevent & reverse type 2 diabetes by making changes

to your diet & lifestyle. A brief synopsis of the current role of medications will also be discussed. Free.

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

eco-friendly vendors, speakers, cooking demos, kids’ activities and animal adoptions, plus more. Free.

Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park, 601 Old Water St., Tampa. 727-656-8368. TampaBayVegFest.org.

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Easy Yoga for Aches and Pains – 3-5pm. Abby Eastman, Exercise Physiologist, E-RYT. Easy yoga poses and gentle exercises designed to help decrease pain and increase strength. Learn common pain triggers and simple ways to avoid them. Beginners to advanced students looking to improve balance, decrease pain and prevent injuries are welcome. $30. Yoga4All, 8836 Seminole BLVD., Seminole. Info, Abby 913850-8292. Registration, Yoga4All.com/workshops.

Restorative Yoga with Guided Meditation – 6-8:15pm. Nancy MacDonald E-RYT500 guides you, using lush props to support the body while resting in the restorative postures, allowing for resetting of the nervous system. Give yourself or a loved one this gift of healing. $30. Shanti Vinyasa, 9079 Belcher Rd., Pinellas Park. Info & Registration, 727-542-0116, ShantiVinyasa.com.

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30 Yoga Nidra with Nancy MacDonald is Back – 2:30-3:30pm. With over 100 hrs. training and nine years’ experience in guiding Yoga Nidra, Nancy guides you in this meditation known as “Yogic Sleep” for deep relaxation, self-healing and integration. It involves systematically relaxing the body, breath and mind as you enter a deep relaxed state to refresh the physical, emotional and mental bodies.

All levels. No experience necessary. $15. Shanti Vinyasa Studio, 9079 Belcher Rd., Pinellas Park.

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

Healthy Feet #2: How Feet Affect the Knees, Hips & Low Back – 1-3pm. What story do your kneepits tell about your legs, hips and low back? A lot. Nancy MacDonald, yoga therapist and certified healthy foot practitioner, provides tools to retrain and strengthen your weak muscles. Struggle with balance? You will understand why, with information useful in your life off or on the mat. Grow your yoga practice with this new knowledge. $25. Shanti Vinyasa Studio, 9079 Belcher Rd., Pinellas Park. Info, 727-542-0116.

Check class schedule & signup: ShantiVinyasa.com.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27 Trick-or-Treat Naturally – 4-7pm. Sample stations for kids and adults! See store for details. US Hwy 19 N, Palm Harbor. Visit EarthOriginsMarket.com.

Trick-or-Treat Naturally – 4-7pm. Sample stations for kids and adults! See store for details. 6651 Central Ave, St. Petersburg. Visit EarthOriginsMarket.com.

PLAN AHEAD MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Thyroid Problems? Free Seminar – 6pm. Fatigue?

Weight gain? Thinning hair? Feeling cold? Anxious?

Brittle nails? Brain fog? Drs. John & Alexa Parker, DC, D.PSc provide answers. Synergy Integrated Health, 4343 W. Henderson Blvd., Tampa. Seating limited, Reservations, 813-254-5200, TampaThyroid.com, SynergyFixMe.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12 7th Annual Tampa Bay Veg Fest – 10am-5pm.

(Vendor space still available.) Family-friendly festival with vegan foods from local restaurants, live music,

Yoga Nidra with Nancy MacDonald is Back – 2:30-3:30pm. With over 100 hrs. training and nine years’ experience in guiding Yoga Nidra, Nancy guides you in this meditation known as “Yogic Sleep” for deep relaxation, self-healing and integration. It involves systematically relaxing the body, breath and mind as you enter a deep relaxed state to refresh the physical, emotional and mental bodies.

All levels. No experience necessary. $15. Shanti Vinyasa Studio, 9079 Belcher Rd., Pinellas Park.

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

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3 Medical Hypnotherapy Specialty Training – 10am-6pm. Dec. 3, 4, 10 & 11. Patricia V. Scott, Ph.D. & Dr. Eric Rosen offer advanced techniques in medical hypnotherapy, theory and practice for certified hypnotists. Pre-requisite: 200hr hypnosis training. Register by 11/15: $495, $395/UPHI Members. After: $545. UP Hypnosis Institute, Terrace Plaza, 1810 S. Pinellas Ave., Tarpon Springs.

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

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ongoingevents sunday 25 Years of Teaching Meditation – 10-11am Sun; 6:30-8:30pm Weds; 6-7pm Fri. Learn three unique pre-Buddhist approaches to practicing meditation; techniques used by the earliest Yogis designed to awaken into the freedom and fullness of yourSelf.

Practice the fundamentals, avoid common pitfalls, and get guidance creating a practical, sustainable, life-changing practice. No experience needed. St. Petersburg Yoga, 2842 Dr. MLK St. N., 727-8949642, info@stpeteyoga.com, StPeteYoga.com.

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

The Dr. Tracie Show – 3-4pm. “Your expert in Integrative Medicine.” News Radio WFLA 970.

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

Shanti Vinyasa, 9079 Belcher Rd., Pinellas Park.

Purchase class passes at ShantiVinyasa.com.

Morning Yoga and Meditation with Maria & Ariel – 9:30-10:30am. Learn gentle yoga followed

by Tibetan Bowl meditation and optional Reiki.

Ariel will guide you through 30-mins. of relaxing yoga poses and introduce the tradition behind them while nurturing your body/mind, followed by a relaxing 30-min. Tibetan Bowl meditation integrated with optional Reiki. All facilitators are fully certified practitioners. Awakening Wellness Center, 6161 MLK Dr., Ste. 102, St. Petersburg. Info 727-2894747. AwakeningWellness.org.

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

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

mentoring coach on a monthly “coaches conversation call” to build community, exchange ideas and gain insight to solving difficult client challenges.

Details 727-481-1646, diannekipp.com.

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

Beginner Yoga Workshop Series – Noon-1pm. Bev Klein, 200 RYT, certified restorative yoga instructor.

Learn the fundamentals of a basic yoga practice.

Small group setting meeting weekly for four consecutive sessions to explore what yoga is all about and develop a love for practice. $30/series. Yoga Village, 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater, 727-712-1475, Info@ AYogaVillage.com, AYogaVillage.com/events.

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

Acupuncture & Cupping with Amparo – 4:307:30pm. Treat yourself to 30-mins. with fully certified Florida licensed acupuncturist. Treatments $30. Awakening Wellness Center, 6161 MLK Dr., Ste. 102, St. Petersburg. Info 727-289-4747. AwakeningWellness.org.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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Therapy dog Lexi visits classroom as kids look on. Lexi is being trained by Judy Bordignon of SiriUsK9.Org. Contact Judy at 727-225-4048 for more information.

The Steps: A New Paradigm in Healing for Our Time – 12-wk. course beginning Oct. 4. A dynamic selfawareness program that invites you to look in a new direction for the solutions you seek. $8/class. Awakening Wellness Center, 6161 MLK Dr., Ste. 102, St. Petersburg. Info 727-289-4747. AwakeningWellness.org.

wednesday Ageless Agility: Not Just Yoga Anymore – 8:309:45am or 10-11:30am. Nancy MacDonald presents a mixture of yoga and mindful strength training, for those who don’t want the craziness of a gym or are recovering from injury or illness. Focus is on balance/ fall prevention, strength training using resistance bands, round foam rollers, balance discs, small weighted balls & more. Contralateral movements for the brain. Shanti Vinyasa, 9079 Belcher Rd., Pinellas Park. Purchase class passes at ShantiVinyasa.com.

Reiki Share – 10am-2:30pm. Also 3rd Sat. Experience the most profound, powerful & gentle relaxation technique. It helps re-establish healthy frequencies to cells and tissues bringing back health.

Call 813-340-3556 Dr Marta Alarcon after 5pm, 813-334-7424 Maria, reikishrine@gmail.com.

Inspiration Radio – 11:30am-Noon. Listen to Dr. Tracie J. Leonhardt, DO, on 1110 AM; call in with your questions on the topic of the day. Also listen daily for her metabolic health minute of the day.

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

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

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

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

Yoga for Beginners – 6:30pm. Sept. 14-Oct. 19.

Barry Cooper, AHE, YT, LMT, teaches basic yoga postures, breathing techniques & meditation in this 6-week series designed to make you confident to

join any of our classes. Missed classes can be made up in any drop-in class. $80/series. Living Room Yoga, 8424 4th St. N, Ste. F, St. Pete. 727-826-4754.

Schedulicity.com/scheduling/LRYQK9/classes.

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

thursday Unwind Yoga Class – 5:30-6:30pm. Join Krista Miles, MA, RYT in an evening hatha yoga class that incorporates pranayama, asana and meditation to help you unwind from daily stressors. Class is designed to end your day with positivity before you transition to your personal and family time. Welcome to beginners as well as more advanced yoga students. Bring your water bottle and yoga mat. $15/single class, $55/4 classes, $99/8 classes, $139/12 classes. FMC Land O Lakes, 2150 Via Bella Blvd., 3rd flr Conference Rm. Register, 813-751-3200 or click on Services then Workshops at fmcMindBodyRetreat.com.

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

Usually held last Thursday; check website to be sure.

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

Bella’s Beauty Bar Class – 7-8pm. Experience ongoing knowledge on hair, makeup and skin care.

One-on-one lessons include styling tips, skincare analysis, makeup application tips and color choices.

914 N. McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater. Info, 727240-1435, BellasBeautyBar.com.

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

Come open your heart to yoga. All levels. Shanti

Vinyasa, 9079 Belcher Rd., Pinellas Park. Purchase class passes at ShantiVinyasa.com.

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

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

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

An Evening of Hair and Makeup at Bella’s Beauty Bar – 6-8pm. Express hair and makeup. A great way to get to know us and glam yourself up for a ladies night out. $35/pp. 914 N. McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater. Info, 727-240-1435, BellasBeautyBar.com.

Couples Beach Retreat & Workshop – 7:30pm Fri-1:45pm Sun. Transform your relationship through sacred intimacy and conscious loving.

Discover Tantra. $595/couple, Siesta Key Beach, Sarasota, IntimacyRetreats.com; Dates, other locations, brochure, call 1-877-282-4244.

saturday Yoga with She – 8:30am. Yoga will extend your health and life, keep you flexible with poise, excellent for emotional balance too. RSVP, She 813-546-3754.

Learn to Meditate – 9-10:30am. 1st & 3rd Saturdays. You are invited to join Dr. Maulik Trivedi and Julie Dumois, LCSW, RYT for our meditation

class in which you will learn the art and science of meditating. Suited for beginners as well as advanced meditators. The group is covered by most health insurance plans. 3610 Madaca Ln., Tampa. Register, 813-973-1304, fmcMindBody.com.

Qi Gong: Supreme Science Qi Gong – 9-10am.

Val Mirea, DOM, AP leads this group class through powerful and relaxing qi gong positions and techniques. $10. St. Pete Health & Wellness, 222 2nd St. N., St. Petersburg. RSVP 727-551-0857.

Reiki Share – 10am-2:30pm, 3rd Sat. Experience the powerful & gentle relaxation technique. It helps re-establish healthy frequencies to cells and tissues bringing back health. Call 813-340-3556 Dr Marta Alarcon after 5pm, 813-334-7424 Ma. Antonieta or reikishrine@gmail.com.

Community Yoga Class – 11am-noon. We want to share our love of yoga and pay it forward to our local community. Open to all levels; no experience required. Get a great stretch and maybe even break a sweat! Free to attend; donations go to support a local children’s home. Pranique Yoga & Wellness, 400 Race Track Rd. N., Oldsmar. 813-510-4972.

PraniqueCenter.com.

Community Healing – Noon-1:30pm, immediately following 11am Community Yoga Class. Enjoy a guided mediation, short discussion about Pranic Healing, and a personal energy healing. Free to attend; donations support a local children’s home.

Pranique Yoga & Wellness, 400 Race Track Rd. N., Oldsmar. 813-510-4972. PraniqueCenter.com.

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

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

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

We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves. ~Dalai Lama

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communityresourceguide ...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.

alternative medicine

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

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

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

Natural Med Therapies

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

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

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.

Professional Herbalists Training Program

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

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

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

See ad page 16.

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

Offering the latest in pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy for healing, enhanced metabolism, detoxification, optimal vitality. Call for a free session on the new Bemer PEMF device.

Aluna Michaels, M.A., Esoteric Astrologer Dunedin 727-239-7179 AlunaMichaels.com

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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

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

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

You will be amazed at the results!

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

colon Hydrotherapy RENEW LIFE

Astrology for Your Soul

everything straight.

Dr. Paula Giusto 2102 S. Mac Dill Ave., Tampa 813-253-2565

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

astrology

A smile is a curve that sets

Natural Living Chiropractic & wellness center

LIFEWORKS WELLNESS CENTER

Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine Chris Dziubinski, DOM, AP, L. Ac 12952 N Dale Mabry Highway Tampa, FL 33618 813-935-CARE (2273) MindBodySpiritCare.com

chiropractic

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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Bonnie Barrett 28469 US Hwy 19 N. #402, Clearwater 727-461-7227 RenewLifeFla.com, Lic# MA14802 MM12728 25 years experience. Expert in colon hydrotherapy using pressure points, abdominal massage, essential oils, and lymphatic drainage.

All disposable tubing used. Very comfortable and relaxing room with private bathroom. Raindrop massage available also.

See ad page 39 .

dentists Beata carlson, DDS

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

Be pampered in our Spa-like atmosphere. See ad back cover.

David F. Doering, DDS

Doering Family Dental 1201 W. Linebaugh Ave., Tampa 813-933-5365 TampaDentalCare.com Cosmetic and restorative dentistry. Conservative approach to periodontal (gum) treatment. See ad page 21.

paul t. rodeghero, dds

Clearwater Family Dental 215 S Myrtle Ave., Clearwater 727-442-3363 MyClearWaterFamilyDental.com Our practice is a full service family practice. We welcome patients of all ages and can handle any concern that you may present to us. See ad page 17.

Ray Behm, DDS

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

See ad page 12.

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 pages 32 & 34.

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

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

Peaks of Health Metabolic Medical Center

hypnosis

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

Kate Nucci, CCHT

Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist Transpersonal Hypnotherapist 813-424-0335 Kate@KateNucci.com KateNucciHypnotherapy.com Hypnotherapy is a gentle and very effective tool that allows you to re-pattern your beliefs, attitudes and behaviors to create success in your life. Contact now for free consultation. See ad pages 23.

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.

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

St. Petersburg Health & Wellness

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

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

Atiendo clientes en Español, has tu cita hoy mismo!

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 25.

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

See ad pages 4 and 16.

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

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

integrative medicine Mind Body spirit Care

psychotherapy

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

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

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.

238 E. Davis Blvd. Suite 302, Tampa 813-258-3906, Fl. Lic. swooo1738 info@mytherapywithheart.com MyTherapyWithHeart.com Integrative and holistic psychotherapy for individuals and couples. Treating anxiety, depression, grief, relationships, trauma, transitioning and more, using EMDR, EFT, mindfulness, and other modalities. See ad page 29.

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SUZANNE P. PERSONS, Ph.D., LMHC MH#0423 / since 1982 Psychotherapy / Consultation 1700 Park Street North St. Petersburg, FL 33710 727-804-1706

Medicine River Animal Hospital Shawna L. Green, DVM 15235 Gulf Boulevard Madeira Beach, FL 33708 727-299-9029 MedicineRiverAnimalHospital.com

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

See ad page 44.

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

weight loss HCG ACCELERATED DIET

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

See ad inside cover.

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

American College of Clinical Thermography 2008. Prevention is better than early detection.

Knowledge is power: Know your risk factors to make corrections and avoid developing pathology.

Call for location convenient for you. See ad page 22.

See What Planting A Seed Can Accomplish

training HEAL YOUR LIFE WORKSHOP LEADER TRAINING Sandra J Filer, MBA, Heal Your Life Teacher-Trainer tinyurl.com/HYLTeacherTraining 713-201-2020

Become a Licensed Workshop Leader in Louise Hay’s philosophy. Transformational training includes manuals/ materials for leading up to 14 workshops, lodging, most meals and follow-up.

Tampa, April 22-29, 2017.

Hay House, Inc. approved program.

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

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

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