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

26 CELEBRATE YOGA MONTH

Recognizing Our Local Teachers and Centers Committed to the 30 Wellbeing of our Community

by Cheryl Hynes

30 RODNEY YEE ON YOGA AS A WAY OF LIFE

Simple Strategies for Staying on Track

by Marlaina Donato

32 FLOATING AWAY STRESS

Isolation Tanks Induce Deep 32 Rest and Healing

by Gina McGalliard

34 FABULOUS FAN FARE Healthy Tailgating Foods to Cheer For

by Judith Fertig

38 ZAYA AND

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Joining Science to Spirituality

by Linda Sechrist

42 BEING BEAUTY

What Makes Us Glow

by Glennon Doyle Melton

44 NATURE’S CLASSROOM 48 Outdoor Learning Engages the Whole Child

by Meredith Montgomery

46 SOLAR HEATS UP

Demand Surges as Prices Fall

by Jim Motavalli

48 FLUORIDE ALERT Excess in Food and Tap Water Harms Pets

by Karen Becker

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10 newsbriefs 14 healthbriefs 18 globalbriefs 30 fitbody 32 healingways 34 consciouseating 38 wisewords 42 inspiration 44 healthykids 46 greenliving 48 naturalpet 50 calendar 56 resourceguide

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Perfectly timed with this issue’s focus on yoga, September is National Yoga Month—an opportunity to celebrate and share the wisdom and sense of well-being yoga promotes.

Our feature article, page 26, is a substantial compilation of respected yoga teachers, studios and centers across Tampa Bay. In Fit Body department, page 30, we hear from internationally renowned yogi and teacher, Rodney Yee, on “Yoga as a Way of Life”.

This month’s cover reflects a glow attainable through healthy living. It’s an energetic picture of my loving friends Waleska Sallaberry and Luis Mendez. Inspirational and creative, they are not only certified teachers of advanced yoga but also the publishers of Natural Awakenings Puerto Rico for the past 15 years. (Photo by Kelvin Sánchez, Facebook/Kelvin Sanchez: graphic design & photography.)

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very 12.6 minutes someone in America dies by suicide. That is over 44,000 young, elderly, military and middle aged people annually. Suicide is non-discriminatory.

Ninety percent of those who end their life had a diagnosable mental illness at the time of death, such as depression. Suicide is the eighth leading cause of death in Florida.

Walk with us to bring awareness to this problem, and in so doing, help raise funds for research and education to reduce the suicide rate by 20 percent by 2025. The Out of the Darkness Community Walk (OOTD) for suicide prevention will be held at 9 a.m., October 21, in South Straub Park.

OOTD raises awareness for suicide and funds to help the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP).

The AFSP is the leading nonprofit organization dedicated to research, education, advocacy and support to those impacted by suicide. Over 80 percent of funds raised goes directly to the cause. The mission of AFSP is to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide.

Help bring mental illness out of the darkness by joining the 2.5-mile leisure walk along the waterfront in St. Pete.

Register online at afsp.org/walk (look for the St. Petersburg Walk).

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herapeutic laser (or cold laser) is an effective therapy for stimulating collagen and elastin. When the laser is shined on the skin, it dilates capillaries, allowing fresh blood supply and nutrients to the area, accelerating repair and regeneration of tissue.

Therapeutic laser promotes the increase of oxygen for healthy cell metabolism, increasing lymph flow and speeding up the removal of cellular waste byproducts.

Unlike cosmetic lasers which burn and peel skin, the therapeutic laser does just the opposite. It is effective for the healing of burns, open wounds, severe back pain and many inflammatory and painful conditions.

Oscar Hernandez, owner of Lumina Healing Center, explains, “The therapeutic laser is comfortable and healing to the human body. At Lumina Healing Center, we incorporate the use of various lasers, depending on the condition being treated. Certain lasers are effective for the treatment of severe chronic pain/ inflammation (deep penetration) and others for facial (shallow stimulation).

For clients who are not afraid of needles, we take it one step further and perform facial rejuvenation with therapeutic laser followed by acupuncture for $65.�

Location: 2903 Dr. MLK St. N, St. Petersburg. For more information, call 727-898-5900 and/or visit GoLumina.com. See ad page 8.

From Stress to Wellbeing with MBSR

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o you have a “problem” or “challenge” that causes you to suffer in some way—physically, emotionally or spiritually? Among the difficulties people report when they attend mindfulness classes are stress and anxiety, chronic pain or illness, depression, relationship difficulties and more.

If you take a moment to step back from your problem, you may notice that there is also an aspect of you that is aware of this difficulty and open to working with such challenges in a different way. Perhaps that “inner voice” is seeking peace, balance or a sense of control. That inner wisdom knows the fundamental principle of mindfulness—that there is more right with you than wrong with you.

The eight-week course, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D., and taught by qualified instructors at the Mindfulness Institute, in Tampa, has been proven to reduce stress and contribute to health and wellbeing in many important ways.

Location: 6501 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa. For more information about the upcoming class beginning on September 24, visit FloridaMindfulness.org/mi. See ad page 7.

Dog Walk Supports Ending Pet Overpopulation and Encouraging Adoption

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he 17th annual Stride for Strays is a tangible way for area pet lovers to come together to show their support for ending pet overpopulation and advocate for spay/neuter programs, TNVR, and pet adoptions. This dog-and family-friendly event takes place from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., on October 22, and includes live music, vendors, food trucks, contests, and raffles and prizes as well as activities

for dogs and children.

Proceeds from Stride for Strays support Animal Coalition of Tampa, a high-volume, low-cost veterinary clinic that has spayed/neutered over 100,000 pets in the Tampa Bay area.

Registration is $30 and includes a commemorative T-shirt and light breakfast the morning of the event. Individuals or teams are welcome to participate. In addition to incentive prizes, the top fundraiser brings home the Roving Dog Bone Award which they keep for a full year.

Vendors and pet rescues who want to participate should contact Dina at 727-741-3665.

Location: Perry Harvey Park, Downtown Tampa. Register online at StrideForStrays.org.

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ome see what Blissful Beginnings has to offer in space and wellness at their upcoming Open House, to be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., on September 30.

Also, stop by for their Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., on October 4, with the Pinellas Park Chamber of Commerce. It will be a great networking opportunity to meet other folks doing business in Pinellas County. The Mayor will be there too!

Meet their practitioners, including Psychotherapists: Patricia Ellingham, LMHC; Christina McCullough, LCSW; Sue McRee, MSW; Meredith Futernick, MSW; Rebecca Galdo, MSW; Hypnotherapists: Gina Angeli, CMHT; Michael Fauser, PsychD; Massage Therapists: Dawn Laine; Rachel Bardach; Reiki Master Teacher: Kandi Mullen; Certified Clinical Thermographer: June Drennon; Cancer Coach Trainer: Steven Wentworth; Providing Access Bars and Fast Track: Susan Spillman, PhD; Astrologer: Sarah Lyons. Sue McRee and Futernick also instruct the studio’s yoga classes.

Blissful Beginnings offers a warm, peaceful and supportive environment where practitioners feel empowered to provide amazing wellness services to the community at large. They present a synergistic environment where shift happens for both the practitioner and those they serve.

Location: 9365 US Hwy. 19N, Ste. B, Pinellas Park. For more information, call 727-637-8595. See ad page 50.

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Yoga Lessens Back Pain and Opioid Use

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ith the U.S. opioid epidemic reaching a boiling point, insight into the effectiveness of alternative methods of pain relief has become increasingly relevant.

Scientists from the Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System have found yoga to be an effective technique to reduce back pain.

The researchers divided 150 California veterans with chronic low back pain into two equal groups. One attended two yoga classes per week—comprising postures, movement and breathing techniques—for 12 weeks in addition to their more conventional treatment. The other continued such treatment without yoga. Scientists measured pain levels before and after the core study period and again six months later.

After only 12 weeks, those that participated in the yoga practice experienced a 2.05 point reduction in Roland− Morris Disability Questionnaire scores, compared to a 1.29 reduction for those that received only usual care. After six months, this difference increased, with the yoga group’s scores decreasing 3.37 points compared to only an 0.89 reduction in the usual care group. In addition, pain intensity scores were reduced by 0.61 in the yoga group and 0.04 in the group receiving usual care after 12 weeks.

Opioid medication use declined among all participants, from 20 percent to 8 percent after six months.

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esearchers from several international universities have found that seniors that provide caregiving services live longer than those that do not. The scientists analyzed survival data and information collected from the Berlin Aging Study on 500 adults over the age of 69 from 1990 to 2009. They compared survival rates from the subjects that provided caregiving for children, grandchildren and friends to those that did not.

Of the subjects analyzed, the half that took care of their grandchildren or children were still alive 10 years after their first interview in 1990. Caring for nonfamily members also produced positive results, with half of the subjects living for seven years after the initial interview. Conversely, 50 percent of those that did not participate in any caregiving had died just four years after their first interview.

The researchers warn that caregiving must be done in moderation. Ralph Hertwig, director of the Center for Adaptive Rationality and the Max Planck Institute for Human Development, in Berlin, explains, “A moderate level of caregiving involvement seems to have positive effects on health, but previous studies have shown that more intense involvement causes stress, which has a negative effect on physical and mental health.”

Less Salt Reduces Nighttime Potty Visits

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study from Nagasaki University, in Japan, has found that reducing salt in the diet can cut down on the number of trips to the bathroom during the night. Researchers followed 321 men and women with high-salt diets and sleep problems for 12 weeks. Of the subjects, 223 reduced their salt intake from 10.7 grams per day to 8 grams and the remaining 98 increased their salt intake from 9.6 grams per day to 11 grams.

The nighttime urination frequency rate for the salt reduction group dropped from 2.3 times per night to 1.4 times, while the increased salt group’s rose from 2.3 to 2.7 times per night.

Early Birds Eat Better and Exercise More

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esearchers from Helsinki, Finland, analyzed data from 2,000 people to find out how sleeping patterns affected their food choices.

They discovered individuals that wake up early make healthier food choices throughout the day and are more physically active.

“Linking what and when people eat to their biological clock type provides a fresh perspective on why certain people are more likely to make unhealthy food decisions,” explains lead author Mirkka Maukonen, from the National Institute for Health and Welfare, in Helsinki.

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Beetroot Juice Helps Older Brains Act Younger

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eets contain high levels of dietary nitrate, which can increase blood flow and improve exercise performance. Researchers from Wake Forest University, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, tested the impact of consuming beetroot juice prior to exercise on the somatomotor cortex, the part of the brain that processes information from the muscles.

Twenty-six older adults with hypertension that generally don’t exercise were split into two groups. Half were given a beetroot juice supplement with 560 milligrams of nitrate prior to a thrice-weekly, 50-minute treadmill walk for six weeks. The other half were given a placebo with very little nitrate. The beetroot juice group showed substantially higher levels of nitrate after exercising than the placebo group.

“We knew going in that a number of studies had shown that exercise has positive effects on the brain,” explains W. Jack Rejeski, director of the Behavioral Medicine Laboratory in the Health and Exercise Science Department at Wake Forest and study co-author. “We showed that compared to exercise alone, adding a beetroot juice supplement for hypertensive older adults to exercise resulted in brain connectivity that closely resembles what is seen in younger adults.”

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Yoga Eases Eating Disorders

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esearchers from Brown University, in Providence, Rhode Island, have found that regular yoga practice can help reduce anxiety and depression in young women with eating disorders. The scientists followed 20 girls between the ages of 14 and 18 that were enrolled in an outpatient eating disorder clinic that comprised the larger control group.

Those selected agreed to participate in a weekly yoga class and complete questionnaires after six and 12 weeks, assessing their anxiety, depression and mood. Of those that started the study, five attended all 12 yoga classes and six completed between seven and 11 classes. Researchers found decreases in anxiety, depression and negative thoughts among those that participated in the yoga classes, with no negative side effects.

Another study from the University of Delaware, in Newark, supports these results.

Half of the 38 residential eating disorder treatment program participants did one hour of yoga prior to dinner for five days and the other half did not. The yoga group showed significant reductions in pre-meal anxiety compared to the control group.

Meditation and Music Aid Memory in Early Stages of Alzheimer’s

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new study from West Virginia University, in Morgantown, reveals that listening to music and practicing meditation may help improve memory function for those in the beginning stages of Alzheimer’s disease.

Researchers asked 60 adults experiencing subjective cognitive decline (SCD), a common predictor of Alzheimer’s, to engage in kirtan kriya musical meditation or listen to other music for 12 minutes a day for three months, and then consider continuing for an additional three months. Scientists measured the memory and cognitive function of the 53 participants that completed the six-month study and found significant improvements in both measurements at the three-month mark. At six months, the subjects in both groups had maintained or improved upon their initial results.

Tonsillectomies Help Only Temporarily

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esearchers from Vanderbilt University Medical Center, in Nashville, Tennessee, examined the effectiveness of tonsillectomies in children with recurring throat infections. Using data from nearly 10,000 studies of tonsillectomies, the scientists analyzed illness rates and quality of life for young patients following the surgery.

The analysis found that children experienced a notable drop in school absences and infections in the first year after the surgery, but that these benefits did not persist over time. Dr. Siva Chinnadurai, an associate professor of otolaryngology and co-author of the report, believes, “For any child being considered a candidate for surgery, the family must have a personalized discussion with their healthcare provider about all of the factors that may be in play and how tonsils fit in as one overall factor of that child’s health.”

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Milk Muddle

The Aurora Organic Dairy pastures and feedlots north of Greeley, Colorado, are home to more than 15,000 cows—more than 100 times the size of a typical organic herd. It is the main facility of the company that supplies milk to Walmart, Costco and other major retailers.

They adhere to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) organic regulations, but critical weaknesses exist in the inspection system the government uses to ensure that food is organic; farmers are allowed to hire their own inspectors to certify them, and thus can fall short of reaching standards without detection.

Organic dairies are required to allow the cows to graze daily throughout the growing season rather than be confined to barns and feedlots. Although the USDA National Organic Program allows for an extremely wide range of grazing practices that comply with the rule, Aurora was observed onsite and via satellite imagery by the Washington Post as having only a small percentage of the herd outdoors on any given day.

The company disputes the data. U.S. organic dairy sales amounted to $6 billion last year; although it is more expensive to produce, the milk may command a premium price of 100 percent more than regular.

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Plutonium Problem Glass or Cement May Encase Nuclear Waste

Congress might consider authorizing the U.S. Department of Energy to encase much of the nuclear waste at the Washington state Hanford Nuclear Reservation, the nation’s largest waste repository, in a cement-like mixture, according to a new report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office. It states that when burying the waste, cement would be less expensive and faster than vitrification, an alternative process currently used to turn the waste into glass logs.

A $17 billion vitrification plant, one of the federal government’s most expensive construction projects, is intended to separate much of the waste into high- and low-level radioactive material, but construction has stalled over design and safety concerns.

After the highly radioactive waste is immobilized in the glass logs, it would theoretically be shipped to an as-yet-nonexistent national repository proposed for Yucca Mountain, in Nevada.

The 56 million gallons of waste in question is left over from plutonium production for nuclear weapons since World War II, and the site itself has a history of leaks. The Department of Energy likes the cement burial, but state officials believe the best way to safely deal with the waste and protect the environment is by turning it into glass.

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Computers Decipher Animal Language The Egyptian fruit bat is a highly social mammal that roosts in crowded colonies. A machine learning algorithm helped decode their squeaks, revealing that they speak to one another as individuals. The research appears in the journal Scientific Reports.

Researchers at Tel Aviv University, in Israel, discovered that the bats exchange information about specific problems in four categories. Ramin Skibba, at Nature, notes that besides humans, only dolphins and a handful of other species are known to address individuals, rather than making broad, general communication sounds. Studies allow that it may eventually be possible to understand nuanced communications in other species.

Easy Mark

Lasers Stamp Prices on European Produce Food retailers are aiming to cut plastic and cardboard packaging by ditching stickers on fruits and vegetables, instead using high-tech laser “natural branding” and creating huge savings in materials, energy and CO2 emissions. Pilot projects are underway in Europe with organic avocados, sweet potat and coconuts.

The technique uses a strong light to remove pigment from the skin of produce. The mark is invisible once the skin is removed and doesn’t affect shelf life or produce quality. The laser technology also creates less than 1 percent of the carbon emissions needed to produce a similar-sized sticker. Source: The Guardian

Milkweed Mittens

Common Weed Is Lightweight Insulator The Canadian Coast Guard is testing milkweed pods as a source of potential environmentally friendly insulation in partnership with Encore3, a manufacturing company in Québec, Canada, in prototype parkas, gloves and mittens.

The plant is roughly five times lighter than synthetic insulation and hypoallergenic.

The Farm Between, in Cambridge, Vermont, harvests the plants and sends the material to Encore3. Co-owner John Hayden says, “Milkweed is grown as an intercrop between the rows in our apple orchard to increase biodiversity and provide a host plant for monarch caterpillars. Monarch populations are in serious decline, and the two things we can do to help on the land we steward are to not use pesticides and provide milkweed habitat.”

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Bat Banter

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The Monsanto agrochemical company, long cited for its ubiquitous toxic Roundup herbicide and pro-genetically modified organism (GMO) science, is reeling from the disclosure of internal communications that indicate it suppressed knowledge of the potential dangers of its herbicide and received insider help from U.S. regulators.

Many documents have been made public by attorneys involved in a personal injury case involving cancer, just one of hundreds pending (reference nonprofit U.S. Right to Know at usrtk.org). Attorney Brent Wisner states, “These [documents] show that Monsanto has deliberately been stopping studies that look bad for them, ghostwriting literature and engaging in a whole host of corporate malfeasance. They have been telling everybody that these products are safe because regulators have said they are safe, but it turns out that Monsanto has been in bed with U.S. regulators, while misleading European regulators.�

Monsanto is currently seeking to merge with Germany’s Bayer AG, another industry giant, but the deal is subject to government review. It remains to be seen if these revelations will interfere with the process or prompt other actions by such regulating bodies as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

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Experiential Ed

Gestalt-Based Curricula Emerging Finland, internationally renowned for innovative educational practices, is poised to become the first country to eliminate school subjects. Officials are making changes to be implemented by 2020 that will revolutionize how the school system works by allowing pupils to absorb a body of knowledge about language, economics and communication skills.

“We need something to fit for the 21st century,” says Department of Education head Marjo Kyllonen. The system will be introduced for seniors beginning at age 16. They will choose which topic or phenomenon they want to study, bearing in mind their ambitions and capabilities. “Instead of staying passively in their benches listening to the teachers, students will now often work in smaller groups collaborating on projects, rather than just assigned classwork and homework.”

Another new model of learning sparked by XQ: The Super School Project (xqsuperschool.org) is underway at New Harmony High School, housed on a floating barge at the mouth of the Mississippi River southeast of New Orleans. They’ve received a $10 million grant to work on environmental issues when it opens in 2018.

“High schools today are not preparing students for the demands of today’s world,” says XQ Senior School Strategist Monica Martinez; she notes that about a third of college students must take remedial courses and are not prepared to thrive as employees.

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Free Wheeling

Architecture Becomes Portable Innovative, moveable mini-houses, tents and wagons are gaining advocates amid a trend toward traveling light with style. Designs range from the functional to the outlandish, and also encompass forms of transport from tugboats to tractors. The four-wheeled Collingwood Shepherd Hut wagon has a shingled exterior and wood-burning stove.

Some options can provide ready shelter during a crisis or protection in extreme weather. The Rapid Deployment Module temporary dwelling can be assembled in an hour; DesertSeal’s inflatable, lightweight tent can ward off extreme heat.

The experimental Camper Kart turns a shopping cart into a mini-home with a roof, sleeping deck and storage, all of which can be folded right back into the cart. The Portaledge is a small hanging tent that climbers can affix to a rock face and sleep in safely partway up the rock. Golden Gate 2 camper features a rounded timber frame, portholes and a spot for a surfboard.

Find fun pictures at AtlasObscura.com/ articles/mobile-architecture-tiny-houses.

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list of symptoms is extensive which is why many doctors who are not familiar with Lyme disease will misinterpret these for other illnesses such as multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s, rheumatoid arthritis, etc.

Treating Lyme Disease with Ozone

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yme disease is a tick-borne illness and is becoming more commonly diagnosed every year. According to the CDC, on average, there are approximately 20,000 to 25,000 new cases of Lyme each year, which have been steadily growing since 1995 (i). Lyme is found not only in North America but all across Europe as well.

Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and is primarily spread by deer ticks. Deer ticks are small blacklegged ticks who feed on human blood. Infected deer ticks can spread the disease via deer, birds, mammals and even pets. Other insects like mosquitoes have also been known to spread the disease. According to the American Lyme Disease Foundation, Inc. (ALDF), 90 percent of cases will present with the bullseye rash (ii). It is important to know that not all patients will present with this rash but may still have been infected with Lyme.

Detection. Lyme is a great imitator and its symptoms vary significantly. Patients all over the world have been wrongly diagnosed with other illnesses. Most blood tests are not an accurate form of testing for the Lyme bacterium because they only test for the antibodies that the body has made in response to the infection. These antibodies may not yet have developed when the blood test is performed; a weakened immune system or a bacteria not included in the test can give a negative result (iii). If a patient presented to their doctor with symptoms similar to Lyme and have felt no improvement or perhaps feel worse, it is recommended that they make an appointment to see a doctor who specializes in Lyme disease.

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How does it affect the body? Lyme can affect the body in many ways. Symptoms include severe joint pain, body aches, brain fog and depression. The

How is Lyme treated with conventional medicine? Conventional doctors treat Lyme disease with a course of antibiotics for up to four weeks. If someone is experiencing Lyme symptoms after a tick bite, it is essential that they see their doctor as soon as possible. Symptoms develop within a few days or weeks and antibiotics can be effective at this stage. It is imperative to get treatment right away to try and prevent the development of the disease. In some cases, patients won’t experience any symptoms relating to Lyme for years when the disease is misdiagnosed due to its imitation of other illnesses. At this stage, conventional doctors may prescribe antibiotics but their effectiveness to kill the bacteria will be greatly reduced.

LifeWorks’ Ozone Solution. Ozone therapy is an excellent treatment to help heal a body that is infected with Lyme. The reason for this is ozone increases the amount of oxygen in the body. Since oxygen (O2) is made up of two atoms, the three atoms in ozone (O3) supercharge the oxygen in the body to help it heal. Some of the benefits of ozone are: • Liver detoxification • Reduction of uric acid • Immune boosting • Killing viruses and bacteria LifeWorks has been treating patients with Lyme disease for more than 15 years. Most of their patients had been suffering with the disease for many years, with many misdiagnosed and therefore never really treated. LifeWorks uses a lab that specializes in testing for Lyme with results that are most accurate. They offer ozone therapy as part of the healing program with ozone treatments including HOCATT, MAH IVs and UVBI IVs.

HOCATT Hyperthermic Ozone and Carbonic Acid Transdermal Therapy, also known as HOCATT, is one of LifeWorks’ favorite treatments for Lyme patients.

The HOCATT is an ozone steam sauna where a patient sits inside with their head exposed to the air. This is a 30-minute treatment where the patient relaxes while the machine does all the hard work. The sauna heats up to a comfortable temperature and carbonic acid (carbon dioxide) is infused into the sauna. This opens up the body’s pores to allow the ozone to penetrate.

After a few minutes, the carbonic acid is removed and the sauna is infused with ozone. As the sauna fills with steam, the photon infrared light helps to increase blood flow and circulation in the body. This enables the body to accelerate its healing and provide faster pain relief. The HOCATT also helps the body detox, increases the patient’s blood oxygen level and metabolism and overall increases energy.

MAH IVs Major Autohemotherapy is an ozone IV which takes about 30 to 60 minutes to

administer. The patient will have 100 to 250ml of blood removed into a sterilized IV bag while they are relaxing in the IV Room. The IV bag which now has the patient’s blood will be injected with ozone. With each treatment and depending on the patient’s symptoms, there may be an increase in the dosage of ozone in the IV bag. The bag is gently shaken to enable the blood cells to absorb the ozone. The ozonated blood is then administered back into the body via an IV drip.

UVBI IVs UVBI Therapy (also known as Biophoton Light Therapy) utilizes ultraviolet (UV) light. UV light has been used to treat diseases way back to the 1870s.

However, since the 1950s, more and more mainstream doctors have used antibiotics and vaccines to treat patients but a lot of infections and viruses are resistant to these. Consequently, practitioners around the world have had to find other forms of treatment. Photooxidation therapy has become more prevalent in treating patients. The UVBI IV is similar to the MAH. A patient will have a small amount of blood removed

into a sterilized IV bag. The bag will be mixed with saline and ozone. As the blood is administered back into the patient’s body, it will be exposed to the UV light.

Dr. David Minkoff is co-founder and medical director of LifeWorks Wellness Center, one of the foremost alternative health clinics in the U.S. For more information, call 727-466-6789 or visit LifeWorksWellnessCenter.com. See ad page 2. (i) cdc.gov/lyme/stats/index.html (ii) aldf.com/lyme-disease/#whatIsLyme http://www.aldf.com/lyme-disease/ (iii) lymedisease.org/lyme-basics/lymedisease/diagnosis/

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Celebrate Yoga Month in September Recognizing Our Local Teachers and Centers Committed to the Wellbeing of our Community

Chris Acosta, E-RYT 500 St. Petersburg Yoga

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hris Acosta founded St. Petersburg Yoga and Meditation Center. Over the past 27 years, he has led a team of the Bay area’s most accomplished yogis. Overseeing hundreds of yoga/meditation classes a month, Acosta works in partnership with his faculty, leveraging his decades of experience across daily group and private classes, weekly wellness workshops and corporate yoga/meditation/lectures. He also steers and oversees transformational Yogi Teacher Training courses and teacher continuing education credits.

Acosta and the center create the widest assortment of body, mind and life yoga styles/practices in the area. Throughout his career, he has gained recognition in the industry for the ability to evaluate and design both physical and mental yoga (meditation) tailored for optimal health, growth and healing from injury, as well as transformation for every individual—from specific therapeutic issues such as spine, hip, knee and shoulder injuries—to more broad-based disorders including dispositions of the mind and life.

Holding an E-RYT 500 educator level certification, Acosta is part of the distinguished faculty at the Omega

Sunder Luber, E-RYT 500, YACEP Yoga Village

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oga Village is excited to celebrate 10 years of yoga and meditation in Pinellas County.

In this time of overwhelming technology, connection is more important than ever and Sunder Luber believes that community and connection are key to personal growth and health.

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Institute, New York, and has taught tens of thousands of students. He has become one of Tampa Bay’s most respected and highly recommended instructors and has been showcased in the DuPont Registries for “Best Yoga Instructor of Tampa Bay”.

Location: 2842 Dr. MLK Jr. St. N., St. Petersburg. For more information, call 727-894-9642, email Info@StPeteYoga.com or visit StPeteYoga.com. See ad page 6.

tentment in her life through the practice of yoga, including the yogic lifestyle.

Yoga Village offers over 330 classes a month in many different disciplines of yoga and meditation as well as extensive training in their Teacher Training and Beyond Addiction programs.

The beauty of yoga is that it is an integral part of lifestyle medicine—a philosophy to achieve health and wellbeing.

The four key elements in lifestyle medicine are: physical movement of the body; whole plant-based food; stress management; and community support. Yoga is a holistic approach that penetrates into every fiber of one’s being and can heal us in many ways on and off the mat.

Location: 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater. For more information and appointments, call 727-712-1475, 727-415-6733 and/or visit AYogaVillage.com. See ad inside back cover.

Nancy MacDonald, E-RYT 500, LVCYT Shanti Vinyasa Yoga Studio

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hanti Vinyasa Yoga Studio serves the community with yoga classes for all different stages of life, from focusing on active strengthening to gentle classes. New events include Sound Journeys with Robert Austin, monthly Gong Meditations with Travis Lacey and much more. The studio is pleased to announce that master teacher Lynne “Chandra” Andrews, from the TriYoga lineage, has found a home in Tampa Bay and is now offering TriYoga workshops and teacher training sessions at Shanti Vinyasa.

Owner Nancy MacDonald has 2500+ hours of specialty training and is also a lead teacher at Lotus Pond Teacher Training program, Tampa. Certified in all of the following: back pain specialist; restorative yoga and yoga nidra; cancer and chronic illness; prenatal and postnatal, she loves to help students with injuries or back pain discover ways to improve their quality of life. Physicians have noted improved well-being in their patients who have worked with MacDonald and consequently refer other patients to her.

Strength, alignment, posture improvement, flexibility, fall prevention, balance, meditation, breath work and a sense of empowerment are offered in her classes, along with fun, laughter and a sense of community.

Location: 9079 Belcher Rd., Pinellas Park. For more information, call 727-542-0116, email Nancy@ ShantiVinyasa.com and/or visit ShantiVinyasa.com. See ad page 35.

Jill Perry, E-RYT500, YACEP Tree of Life Yoga

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ill Perry is the founder and owner of Tree of Life Yoga (ToLY), a warm and welcoming holistic fitness and wellness center located in the South Pasadena Shopping Center, in west St. Petersburg.

After 25+ years in the insurance and financial services fields, Perry opened ToLY to share her experience of personal transformation from a consistent yoga practice, including relief from chronic back pain and stress.

Her belief that yoga and holistic fitness are for every body and everybody led her to create a center that offers a variety of yoga and holistic fitness classes suitable for everyone. Years of experience in corporate training, serving as an adjunct instructor, and having taught group fitness classes, spiritual texts, and providing education and CE to colleges, she developed and offers both 200 and 500 Hour Yoga Alliance certification programs and continuing education for yoga teachers.

In October, Perry will be launching the latest piece of ToLY’s holistic fitness offerings: Buddha Bootcamp, a unique program based on the principles of yoga and incorporating barre, Pilates and sports performance training to develop both body and mind.

Location: 6800 Gulfport Blvd., Ste. 205, South Pasadena. For more information, call 727-514-3051 and/or visit TreeOfLifeYoga.org. See ad page 21.

Stacy Renz, E-RYT 500 Barry Cooper, E-RYT 200, LMT, Ayurvedic Health Coach Living Room Yoga

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tacy Renz, owner of Living Room Yoga, is the founder of the Life Balance Yoga teacher certification program, a licensed occupational therapist, E-RYT 500 yoga teacher and an IAYT certified yoga therapist.

Renz began practicing yoga in 1998 as a means of stress and scoliosis management for herself. As she discovered the hidden gifts in the practice, she embarked on a two-fold mission: To put the tools of healing and wellness back into the hands of the individual and to build a bridge between eastern and western medicine. She continues to fulfill this mission by providing yoga therapy to groups and individuals, training teachers through her teacher training programs, and integrating yoga into her occupational therapy work in the hospital setting to help patients manage anxiety and pain.

In his study of yoga and massage, two particular areas drew Barry Cooper deeper: Thai Body Work and Ayurveda.

Through his partnership with Living Room Yoga, Cooper offers Ayurvedic lifestyle consultations, Ayurvedic massage, Thai Body Work and yoga classes to bring the same lifechanging, mind-calming benefits he has experienced to his clients and students.

Cooper believes that massage is a necessity, not an option, to bring clients to their higher selves.

Location: 8424 4th St. N., St. Petersburg.

For more information and appointments, call 727-826-4754 and/or visit LivingRoomYoga.biz. See ad page 32.

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Ellen MacKay, E-RYT 200 Counterbalance Therapy

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llen MacKay believes that yoga can help anyone and any body type find peace and happiness in this world.

With her wide variety of clients, ranging from triathletes to people living with multiple sclerosis and fibromyalgia, she has witnessed firsthand the benefits of a well-adjusted practice to return balance to body and mind.

MacKay brings expertise gained from 10 years of sharing yoga with more than 2500 classroom hours of adapting postures to meet the needs of students, insight from leading four teacher trainings and one international yoga retreat.

MacKay holds her Sweat, Stretch & Renew class, 10 a.m., Wednesdays, at Counterbalance Therapy, in Brandon. A little Hatha, a little Vinyasa, a little Restorative, the class is a whole lot of fun. Join her for this balanced class that will leave you feeling relaxed and refreshed.

With an ever-expanding passion for helping people heal their physical and emotional bodies through yoga, MacKay offers yoga for stress relief workshops throughout the year for all levels of practitioners.

Location: 114 Pauls Dr., Brandon. For more information and registration, visit CounterbalanceTherapy.com. See ad page 11.

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Tachi Crisanti, E-RYT 500 Awakening Wellness Center

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or Tachi Crisanti, yoga is a passion.

She has been practicing for 20 years and is a 500-hour certified teacher.

Hailing from Brazil, she speaks Portuguese and English.Â

Believing the study of yoga is infinite, Crisanti continues with her ongoing learning and practice of all aspects at Yoga Integrity Teacher Training -Yoga ETC Studio. Â Teaching since 2011, she offers Gentle, Peaceful Warrior Yoga to all levels of practitioners, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., every Wednesday, at Awakening Wellness Center (first class is gratis).

With breath leading the yoga postures and mind fully present, the groundwork is prepared to invite in relaxation, strength and restoration. Breathwork (pranayama) is the center of her practice and teachings. Without the breath, there is no yoga.

Crisanti also offers private classes for the asking. At Awakening Wellness, the goal is in helping each individual to live pain-free, with a healthy body and healthy mind.

Location: 6161 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. St. N, Ste. 102, St. Petersburg. For more information, call 203-980-7532, email YogaLates@yahoo.com and/or visit AwakeningWellness.org. See ad page 10.

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Marty Maddox, E-RYT 500 LMT, BCTMB Yoga4All

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Meredith Futernick, CYT-200 Blissful Beginnings

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eredith Futernick is a Holistic Counselor in Pinellas County. She has experience working in the addictions and mental health fields, integrating mental health counseling and mindfulness techniques.

Futernick obtained her 200-hour certification on an Ashram in Thailand and considered the experience lifechanging. She came back and began teaching donation classes in South Florida until she moved to Pinellas County a few months ago. She now offers a donation-based yoga and sound healing with crystal bowls class every month at Blissful Beginnings on the evenings of the Full Moon and New Moon.

Location: 9365 US Hwy. 19N, Ste. B, Pinellas Park. For more information, follow Blissful Beginnings on Facebook and/or visit SenseOfSelfMeredith.com. See ad page 50.

arty Maddox, a yoga instructor for more than 25 years, is also a therapeutic massage practitioner and the owner of Yoga4All & Serene Body Massage, the premier wellness studio in Seminole. Her studio was one of the first of its kind in Pinellas County and has been in the same location for more than 18 years.

Maddox brings her 40+ years of alternative healthcare work and experience to blend together exceptional professionals in her studio. These professionals provide wellness services to clients and students looking for a holistic approach to health and a sense of community all in one location.

Yoga4All offerings include yoga classes for all student levels, seven days a week. Also offered are small group and individualized private sessions in yoga and personal training, meditation, tai chi, therapeutic and relaxation massage, CranioSacral Therapy, reiki, acupuncture and Oriental medicine. Maddox states, “Yoga4All’s mission is to provide a high quality, clean studio with caring teachers and practitioners who create a welcoming community to support the practice and well-being of every individual. It is a place where you can find your peace... find your sanctuary… find your Self.”

Location: 8836 Seminole Blvd., Seminole. For information and appointments, call 727-392-9642 and/or visit Yoga4All. com. See ad page 34.

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enowned yogi and international teacher Rodney Yee, of New York City, has maintained an inspired yoga practice for 37 years while juggling career obligations, fame and family life.

While the benefits of yoga are increasingly well known—from stress reduction and pain management to a more limber body and inner peace—Lee is also aware of the challenges to maintaining a consistent practice. Here he shares insights on the pitfalls encountered by both beginning and advanced students.

“My advice is to first get rid of self-berating behavior, including judgmental inner dialogue. In many aspects of life, we are constantly measuring ourselves against a standard, which is a waste of time and energy,” says Yee.

With a professional background in classical dance and gymnastics, Yee decided to give yoga a try at a nearby studio when he craved more physical flexibility. “As many people do, I came to yoga for a reason. I was a dancer with tight joints. After the first class, I couldn’t believe how I felt. It was not at all like an athletic high; I had a sense of well-being and knew what it meant to feel peaceful and clear.”

For people with jam-packed lives, finding time for exercise can be daunting. Yee suggests a relaxed approach to scheduling yoga into a busy day. “As the rishis [Hindu sages] say, we shouldn’t ‘try’ to meditate, not try to force a natural state. To say, ‘I have to do yoga,’ just puts another thing on our to-do list. Sometimes discipline is needed, but another part of discipline is not about force.”

You can blink and half your life is gone. You can’t always be busy, busy, busy; you have to decide how to fill your life.

Different approaches to yoga abound, and part of staying motivated may include exploration of a variety of traditions as individual needs change due to lifestyle, health, interests or simple curiosity. Yee reminds us to go with the flow and follow how we feel in the moment. “Different schools of yoga exist because each offers something different. There is a form for all of our moods and a practice for how you feel at any given time.”

Reflecting on how his own practice has evolved through the years, Yee recollects, “In my 20s and 30s, my yoga practice was arduous, including three to four hours of strong, physical work and a half hour of pranayama [breath work].

Then for 20 years, it involved a lot of teaching. Over the past 17 years, my practice has become more subtle, with a focus on sequencing and meditation; it’s about how to do this all day long in the context of my body and my life; about being both centered and in the world. In some way, we’re always doing yoga, as we already take 20,000 breaths a day. From a philosophical and ethical point of view, yogis have no choice but to practice.”

Because many American women have found their way to a yogic path, men often assume it’s primarily a women’s niche. But yoga has been a male practice for nearly 2,500 years in other countries. Yee encourages men to not feel intimidated. “Why not try something that can help you improve your business, family life and even your golf game?” he queries.

While Yee believes in a no-pressure approach, he also suggests inviting ways to foster consistency. “If you are just beginning, set aside a half-hour before going to bed or get up a half-hour earlier. Also note that pain is less to be avoided than learned from.”

Wisdom can come from dedication to a yoga practice.

Yee’s philosophy is, “You can blink and half your life is gone.

You can’t always be busy, busy, busy; you have to decide how to fill your life. As spiritual teacher Ram Dass counsels, ‘Be here now.’ Train yourself to bring body, mind and heart together and fully drink from that.”

Learn more at YeeYoga.com.

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FLOATING AWAY STRESS Isolation Tanks Induce Deep Rest and Healing

by Gina McGalliard

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ensory isolation in a floatation tank is known for inducing deep relaxation with subsequent improved health. A 2014 study published in the Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry investigating the effects of a series of flotation tank treatments for 65 participants, showed it to be an effective measure in decreasing stress, depression, anxiety and pain, while enhancing a sense of optimism and quality of sleep.

The Book of Floating: Exploring the Private Sea, by Michael Hutchison, reports on 20th-century research suggesting the therapy can help allay ailments like chronic pain, migraines and sore muscles. There’s also evidence for enhanced meditation, creativity and spiritual experiences.

Float therapy was invented by Dr. John C. Lilly, a neurophysiology specialist. The individual enters an enclosed tank containing 11 inches of water heated to 93.5 degrees—a normal temperature for human skin— and some 1,000 pounds of dissolved

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Epsom salt. The effect is like buoyantly floating in the Dead Sea, but in a clean, quiet, private realm. The water is typically filtered three to five times between each session and sanitized using UV light; some also use peroxide and ozone gas to purify the water.

Without any sensory input—no sight, sound or tactile sensations—the floater typically enters a profound deeply calm state of theta brain waves that tends to bring the subconscious to the surface. It can take experienced meditators years to learn to consistently achieve this condition, remarks Bryan Gray, of Float North County, a spa in Solana Beach, California.

Ultimate Meditation Venue Scientific research has shown that floating can release the feel-good neurotransmitters endorphins and dopamine, and lower the stress hormones adrenaline and cortisol.

Studies performed by the Laureate Institute of Brain Research, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, which maintains a float

clinic, have found the therapy is an effective treatment for patients with anxiety disorders.

“It frees your mind of distraction and puts it in a zone,” explains Gray. “It removes the need for fight or flight, so those hormones are reduced. That part of the brain mellows out.”

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Lying for an hour in water infused with Revisionthe 1 Epsom salt, or magnesium sulfate, body receives a huge infusion of magCreative Proofer 1: nesium, a mineral essential to optimal Creative Proofer 2: health. While calcium and vitamin D deficiencies get more attention, it’s even more likely most of us are low on this element due to magnesiumdepleting drugs and inadequate farm soils. Many ailments shown by research to be helped by floating have also been linked to magnesium deficiency.The mineral is also essential for heart health, strong bones and central nervous system function, as reported in The Magnesium Miracle, by Dr. Carolyn Dean, a physician and naturopath in Kihei, Hawaii.

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Chronic pain sufferers often find relief through floating because the lessened gravity allows the body to fully relax.

The accompanying serenity releases the brain’s natural endorphins, which act as natural painkillers, into the bloodstream, reports Hutchison.

The sheer tranquility of floating can alleviate some mental health issues. “We’ve had several people with post-traumatic stress disorder. One man has returned six times and says he’s advanced more in the last three months while floating than he did in the prior five to 10 years,” says Andy Larson, owner of Float Milwaukee.

Athletes also appreciate floating because it shortens injury recovery periods through enhancing blood flow, helping to heal sore muscles. The way it facilitates a calm state ideal for implanting ideas into the subconscious mind enables them to better visualize improved performance.

Discoveries Within

Floaters can fall into what sleep specialists call the hypnagogic state, meaning they are apt to have lucid dreams while awake. Also known as Stage 1 sleep, it is the drowsiest condition we experience while still consciously aware. This is the scientific explanation for reports of visions or “Eureka!” problem-solving moments in the tank, says Hutchison.

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FABULOUS FAN FARE Healthy Tailgating Foods to Cheer For

by Judith Fertig

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at, play, party… and repeat. We may call it tailgating, fangating, homegating, a watch party or simply eating with friends before a big game. According to the American Tailgaters Association, in St. Paul, Minnesota, an estimated 50 million Americans tailgate annually.

Whether we’re on the road or at home, making the menu healthy is a winning strategy for hosts and guests. Here, two experts divulge their winning ways.

Says Debbie Moose, author of Fan Fare: A Playbook of Great Recipes for Tailgating or Watching the Game at Home, Ivy League schools like Princeton and Yale claim credit for pregame picnics that 19th-century sports fans packed into their horse and buggy for local road trips. Moose lives in the tailgate trifecta of the North Carolina triangle, home to Duke, North Carolina and Wake Forest universities. She enjoyed discovering that University of Washington sports fans from the Seattle area like to sail to their chosen picnic spots, while

University of Hawaii folks grill fish on hibachis in Honolulu.

Moose naturally prefers healthy, Southern-style fare such as deviled eggs and marinated green bean salad, which can be served hot, cold or at room temperature. “At the game or at home, your guests will be moving around, so go for foods that can be eaten with one hand,” she suggests.

She also plans her menu around color, universal appeal and variety because it’s healthier than just serving a mound of barbecued chicken wings and a big bowl of potato chips. She likes recipes that can do double duty; her black bean summer salad with cherry tomatoes and corn can function as a colorful side dish or as a salsa for nonGMO blue corn chips. “Recipes that you can do ahead of time make things easier on game day; just pull them from the fridge and go,” says Moose.

Daina Falk, of New York City, grew up around professional athletes because her father, David Falk, is a well-known

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

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sports agent. Excitement-generating sports are in her blood and inspired her to write The Hungry Fan’s Game Day Cookbook. She knows that most of the tailgating in her area takes place for football and baseball games and NASCAR races. On HungryFan.com, Falk serves up tips for every fangating/homegating occasion, from the Kentucky Derby to the Super Bowl.

“Keep your menu interesting,” says Falk. “I always like to feature a dish for each team. For instance, if you’re hosting an Alabama versus Washington watch party, you could feature an Alabama barbecue dish with white sauce and oysters or other fresh seafood. Both dishes are characteristic of the local foods in the universities’ respective hometowns.”

Falk recommends buying more local beer than needed to make sure not to run out.

Game day guests can get hot and thirsty, indoors or out. Supply lots of filtered water in non-breakable containers.

For easy entertaining, Falk recommends biodegradable dishes and cups.

“Whenever there are a lot of people in one room, especially when they’re drinking, a glass will likely be broken,” she says. “Save yourself cleanup and the risk of glass shards by committing to temporary cups and plates that are Earth-friendly and compostable.”

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

Healthy Tailgating Recipes Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

Place the sliced onions in a colander over the sink.

In a small bowl, stir together the oil, vinegar, salt and pepper until combined. Stir in the garlic. Set aside.

When the water comes to a boil, add the green beans. Cover and cook for 5 to 10 minutes or just until the beans are bright green; do not overcook.

Pour the beans and hot water over the onions in the colander. Rinse under cold running water to cool down. Drain well for a few minutes.

Crowd-Pleasing Marinated Green Beans Yields: 8 servings This simple salad is easy to double or triple. Make it the day before the game and refrigerate. ½ large red onion, thinly sliced 1 /3 cup extra virgin olive oil ¼ cup herb-flavored white wine vinegar or regular white wine vinegar Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 lb fresh green beans, ends trimmed, but left long

Place the beans and onions in a large bowl or large re-sealable plastic bag.

Pour the dressing in and mix with the vegetables.

Refrigerate four hours or overnight, stirring or shaking occasionally.

Let come to room temperature before serving.

Courtesy of Debbie Moose, Fan Fare: A Playbook of Great Recipes for Tailgating or Watching the Game at Home.

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1 head of cauliflower 1 cup all-purpose or gluten-free flour 1 Tbsp barbecue spice blend 1 cup nut milk of choice 1 cup tomato-based barbecue sauce

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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Rinse and separate cauliflower florets into small- to medium-sized pieces.

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the barbecue spice, flour and nut milk until smooth.

Dredge each piece of cauliflower in the batter before placing it on the baking sheet.

Bake for 18 minutes or until golden brown. Brush the cauliflower with barbecue sauce and return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes.

Remove the cauliflower from the baking sheet and plate alongside a dipping sauce of your choice.

Adapted from Daina Falk’s HungryFan.com.

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1 red bell pepper, stemmed ½ cup low-fat Greek or dairy-free yogurt ¼ yellow onion 2 Tbsp tomato paste 1 small/mini-cucumber ¼ cup rice vinegar 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard 4 large garlic cloves 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil Garnish: Flat leaf (Italian) parsley (minced optional) Roasted and salted pumpkin seeds Blend all main ingredients, except garnish, in a high-speed blender into purée.

Serve topped with the parsley and a sprinkle of pumpkin seeds.

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JOINING SCIENCE TO SPIRITUALITY

by Linda Sechrist

to God: A Physicist’s Journey into the Mystery of Consciousness; Robert Thurman, Ph.D., professor of Tibetan Buddhist studies at Columbia University, in New York City; evolutionary biologist Elisabet Sahtouris, author of EarthDance: Living Systems in Evolution; and Robert Lanza, physician, scientist and co-author of Biocentrism: How Life and Consciousness are the Keys to Understanding the True Nature of the Universe.

Where do revelations about a deeper reality begin?

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n 2008, the Sebastopol, California, filmmaking team of Zaya and Maurizio Benazzo created Science and Nonduality (SAND), which later became a nonprofit organization aimed at fostering a new relationship with spirituality that is free from religious dogma, based on timeless wisdom traditions, informed by cutting-edge science and grounded in direct experience.

The next year, they organized the first SAND conference, exploring nonduality and the nature of consciousness. Since then, the duo has

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been producing short films that contribute to the expansion of human awareness, and hosting annual conferences in the U.S. and Europe involving leading scientists, academics and other pioneering thinkers.

Thousands of participants from around the world interact in forums and respectful dialogues with luminaries such as Menas Kafatos, Ph.D., a professor of computational physics at Chapman University, in Orange, California; Peter Russell, a theoretical physicist and author of From Science

MB: Individual and communal explorations often occur around life’s big questions, such as what it means to be conscious and to seek meaning and purpose; the possible place of intuition as the edge where knowledge meets the unknown and unknowable; and how crucial individual awakening is to social transformation.

What is meant by nonduality?

ZB: Nonduality is the philosophical, spiritual and scientific understanding of fundamental oneness in which there is no separation. Through quantum mechanics, Western science has reached an understanding of what Eastern mystics have long understood. Duality, generally determined in terms of opposites such as self and other, conscious

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and unconscious, illusion and reality, as well as separation between the observer and the observed, is an illusion.

Nonduality is the understanding that our identifying with common dualisms avoids recognition of a deeper reality.

Until recently, human sciences have ignored the problem of consciousness by calling it the “hard problem”. This has led to our present fragmented worldview rife with chaos, conflict and crises. It may be time for scientists to accept the discoveries of the mystics and consider consciousness intrinsic to every observed scientific phenomenon. Understanding that consciousness is the key to the universe, reality and ourselves may be the missing link in bridging science and spirituality.

What difference can exploring the nature of consciousness make?

ZB: Understanding the new science that points to consciousness as allpervasive and the fundamental building block of reality—that we are all made

of the same essence, like drops in the ocean—can change how we approach and harmonize day-to-day living. We can be far more open, peaceful and accepting of others.

Absurd violence, as well as economic, social and political crises, could all be things of the past, based on a new quantum understanding of our interconnectedness and oneness.

How has the nonduality movement evolved?

MB: SAND has evolved into something we never imagined when we began discussing the ideas that the true spirit of science and spiritually is best supported by an open mind and a nondogmatic inquiry; while science seeks to understand our external reality and spiritual thinkers seek to understand our inner, personal experience of consciousness, these seemingly different disciplines rarely come together in open dialogue.

It became more evident that we weren’t looking for scientific answers or proof of what spiritual wisdom tradi-

tions teach, but rather to expand the questions asked of both science and spirituality. Open-ended questions arise such as: What if space and time are just useful maps and quantum mechanics is pointing us to a deeper reality more mysterious than we can ever imagine?

What if science and spirituality, while responding to our collective aspiration to grow and progress, would no longer need to carry the burden of having all the answers? What if we considered our search open-ended, rather then having to arrive at a grand theory of life or final state of enlightenment? What if, while we probe deeper into reality and who we are, we realize that knowledge gathered will always be just a steppingstone?

For information about the 2017 conference in San Jose from Oct. 18 to 22, visit ScienceAndNonduality.com.

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

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Regenerative Therapy through Amniotic Placental Tissue

by Roxana Sands, Patient Care Coordinator

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e all have those painful, achy joints that prevent us from doing the things we love. For some, it’s the knees, shoulders, hips, back and/or joints creating difficulty with basic mobility. For others, it’s osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis that keeps us from doing the simplest everyday chores like opening a jar or taking pen to paper.

Until now, the solutions were joint replacement surgery, pain medications, steroids and other drugs which bring on a whole host of problems of their own for a body in recovery. Amniotic placental tissue (APT) is derived from a safe combination of amniotic fluid and membrane, rich in components that support tissue regeneration. Placental tissue contains viable cells which are biocompatible and able to divide and produce more specialized healing cells.

These cells then signal the body to produce new healthy cells to replace the injured ones. APT has shown remarkable regenerative effects on injured, painful joints and chronic pain without the need for drugs or surgery. No side effects or adverse events have been reported.

For anyone experiencing pain or who knows someone who is, these FAQs may provide valuable information.

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What is APT? APT is derived from a combination of human amniotic fluid and membrane. This placental tissue contains viable mesenchymal stem cells (MSC), growth factor proteins and extracellular matrix that work together to increase the recipient’s own healing response and accelerate the regeneration of healthy, strong tissue, cartilage and bone.

Where does APT come from? APT comes from the placental tissue of healthy consenting mothers at the time of a live, full-term, elective Caesarian birth. Because the amniotic fluid is derived from the fetal side of the placenta, there are no graft host reactions. No harm is done to the donor or newborn baby, therefore, there are no ethical or moral issues associated with its medical use.

Is APT safe? Yes! The donors of these pre-planned Caesarian births are carefully screened for health and social histories. The donor tissues are minimally manipulated per FDA 21CFR part 1271/PHS 361 and processed to the standards and guidelines established by the American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB).

How does it work in the body? APT contains multiple properties and key growth factors which create an environment for tissue regeneration and acceleration of the healing process. It provides anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anti-tumorigenic effects on injured tissue to create a healthy environment for relieving pain and developing new healthy tissue growth.

What conditions are treated with this therapy? Treatments of this regenerative therapy are available for those suffering from musculoskeletal conditions such as joint pain, damaged ligaments and tendons, degenerative disc disease and osteoarthritis, issues of inflammation or many other types of chronic pain. APT is also useful for autoimmune and systemic insufficiencies as well as overall wellbeing.

How is the treatment administered?

At Total Vitality Medical Group, they administer Regenerative Therapy through APT in two different ways. For site-specific conditions, they administer APT through a targeted injection. The

new cells create a matrix of healing tissue, cartilage and bone directly at the injection site. If your concern is systemic (throughout the whole body), the administration would be through an IV infusion. This method has shown promising results for autoimmune deficiencies. Alzheimer’s and dementia patients or those recovering from a brain injury or stroke have shown steady improvement as the infusion is able to cross the blood-brain barrier to regenerate brain tissue. Patients with arthritis, MS, Parkinson’s disease, Crohn’s disease, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and fibromyalgia have also enjoyed a less symptomatic life with APT treatment.

Many patients choose the infusion for overall health and wellbeing as the stem cells will go wherever the body needs repair.

How many treatments are needed? The positive effects of treatment are usually felt within 24 hours and permanent regeneration continues for up to three months. In most cases a vast improvement will take place with one treatment, however, each individual has

their own set of circumstances and degrees of wellness. There are occasions when a patient would highly benefit from a second treatment. The patient and their healthcare provider at Total Vitality Medical will determine if further treatment is necessary based upon their results and blood chemistry.

As we move toward a life of cleaner eating, exercise and a drugfree path to healing, Regenerative Therapy through APT offers an allnatural, non-surgical alternative which is indeed revolutionary.

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That’s because beautiful is not about how we look on the outside; it is about what we’re made of and being “full of beauty” on the inside. Beautiful people spend time discovering what their idea of beauty is on this Earth. They know themselves well enough to know what they love, and they love themselves enough to fill up with a little of their particular kind of beauty each day.

When we are with a beautiful woman, we might not notice her hair, skin, body or clothes, because we’ll be distracted by the way she makes us feel. She is so full of beauty that some of it overflows onto us. We feel warm and safe and curious around her. Her eyes typically twinkle a little and she’ll look at us closely—because a beautiful, wise woman knows that the quickest way to fill up with beauty is to soak in another’s beauty. The most beautiful women take their time with other people; they are filling up.

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to high school, offering year-long programs for students in inquiry-based outdoor learning for up to four hours a week.

“We immerse ourselves in nature with a 10-minute hike into the forest,” says program coordinator Melissa Purdy. Students first learn safety protocols and how to set up camp. Introducing skill-appropriate tools, preschoolers whittle sticks, third-graders build teepees and lean-tos, and high school students build bridges across streams.

Developing the Whole Child

NATURE’S CLASSROOM Outdoor Learning Engages the Whole Child

by Meredith Montgomery

Nature-based schools provide a child-centered, guided discovery approach to early learning that appeals to kids, parents and teachers and offers far-ranging benefits.

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or youngsters at Tiny Trees Preschool, in Seattle, nature is their classroom—rain or shine; tuition even includes a rain suit and insulated rubber boots. At Schlitz Audubon Nature Preschool, in Milwaukee, children use downed wood to build forts and fires. Students of Vermont’s Educating Children Outdoors (ECO) program use spray bottles of colored water to spell words in the snow.

Forest Schools Based on the publicly funded forest kindergarten model used by Scandinavian countries since 1995, Tiny Trees encompasses seven urban park locations throughout the city, ranging from 15 to 160 acres. With no buildings, playgrounds or commercially produced furniture and 30 percent less overhead, “We can make exceptional education affordable,” remarks CEO Andrew Jay.

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Nature Preschools The launch of Earth Day in 1970 and America’s nature center movement in the 1960s yielded another immersive nature-based model that includes indoor learning.

The preschool at the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Designcertified Schlitz Audubon Nature Center includes three nature-focused indoor classrooms and three outdoor areas— two with manmade structures like a slide and picnic tables, and one left completely natural. Founding Director Patti Bailie says the children spend most of their day outside and teachers can take them beyond the play areas to explore 185 acres of prairie, forest, wetlands and lakefront beach habitats.

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Outdoor learning naturally creates knowledge of local ecosystems, environmental stewards and a sense of place, but teachers also observe many other developmental benefits.

At the Magnolia Nature School, at Camp McDowell, in Nauvoo, Alabama, Madeleine Pearce’s agile and surefooted preschoolers can hike three miles. Located in a rural county with a 67 percent poverty rate, the school partners with Head Start to secure tuition-free opportunities for families. Pearce attests how exploring the 1,100-acre property fosters language skills. “With less teacher instruction, children have more time to talk freely with each other.”

Bailie sees how children in forest kindergartens express better motor skills, physical development and cognitive abilities than those restricted to traditional playgrounds. Natural playscapes change with the season, are sensory-rich and provide extra oxygen to the brain—all factors that correlate to brain development. Such benefits are reported in Brain-Based Learning

by Eric Jensen, Brain Rules by John J. Medina and the Early Childhood Education Journal.

Kindergarten readiness is a goal of all preschools, but Pearce doesn’t believe a traditional academic focus is required. “By putting nature first, children are socially and emotionally ready for kindergarten,” she says. “They know how to conquer challenges and are ready to take on academics.”

Meredith Montgomery publishes Natural Awakenings of Gulf Coast Alabama/Mississippi (HealthyLiving HealthyPlanet.com).

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ow is a good time to buy a solar system and get off the grid. Solar photovoltaic prices have fallen 67 percent in the last five years, reports Alexandra Hobson with the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA).

It’s a boom period for solar—a record 14.8 gigawatts were installed last year in the U.S. Solar represented 39 percent of all new electric capacity added to the grid in 2016, surpassing natural gas (29 percent) and wind (26 percent). In the first quarter of this year, solar and wind together comprised more than half of all new U.S. power generation.

The Solar Investment Tax Credit was extended for five years at the end of 2015, so homeowners and businesses can qualify to deduct 30 percent of the installed cost from their federal taxes. Also, there’s no upper limit on the prices for the qualifying panels.

There are 1.3 million solar systems in the U.S. now, with a new one added every 84 seconds. Some

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260,000 people currently work in the industry, double the figure of 2012.

California is the leader in installed capacity, followed by North Carolina, Arizona, Nevada, New Jersey, Massachusetts and Utah.

Technical Breakthroughs

In 2016, the average residential solar system produced seven kilowatts, at an average installed cost of $3.06 per watt, according to Hobson. A system costing just over $21,000 before taking the income tax credit yields a final net cost of $15,000. “It’s a perfect marriage for residential customers,” says Bill Ellard, an energy economist with the American Solar Energy Society (ASES). “The systems will produce electricity for about five cents per kilowatt-hour year-round compared to the average electric price of 10.34 cents per kilowatt hour tracked in March 2017.”

New solar panel designs coming online mean even greater savings.

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are cutting home installation costs for large central units (although their longterm, all-weather durability isn’t clear yet). A breakthrough at Japan’s Kobe University means single solar cells could achieve 50 percent efficiency, up from the 30 percent formerly accepted as the upper limit.

Ugly panel frames may also be a thing of the past. More aesthetically pleasing frameless panels are expected this year from big players like SolarWorld, Canadian Solar and Trina Solar, with adapted mounting hardware. Producers like Prism Solar and DSM Advanced Surfaces are also working on frameless clear panels, with cells bound between panes of glass. These attractive clear panels are highly resistant to fire and corrosion.

Tesla, which recently acquired SolarCity, is marketing tempered glass photovoltaic shingles that integrate with tile roofing materials to make the installation nearly undetectable. Tesla claims they’re three times as strong as standard roof shingles and guarantees them for the life of the house.

solar pergola, a freestanding wooden frame to mount panels.

Solar systems heat swimming pools, too, offering huge operational savings over conventional heaters.

They start at around $3,500 and average $5,500, compared to an average $2,664 for a fossil-fuel heater, reports HomeAdvisor.com.

Determine if a state has net metering laws, which make it easy to sell excess power from a whole-home system back to the grid. Check for local

tax subsidies on top of the federal 30 percent. The beauty of solar is that once the system is in place, operating costs are negligible. The lifespan of today’s panels is two decades and the payback is just two to three years.

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

Solar Works for Many Now

For an average household electric load of 600 kilowatt-hours per month, for example, a daily dose of five hours of direct sunlight and four-kilowatt system will likely meet demand. For households with higher usage, especially in the South and West, bigger installations are the norm. “Solar system sizes have been growing fairly steadily as the price has come down,” Hobson notes.

Thanks to Google Earth, solar installers usually know if a property has the right conditions; avoiding the fee for an onsite inspection. Houses with a southern orientation within 40 degrees of direct southern exposure are golden.

Those with flat roofs work well because the panels can be tilted for maximum effect. Adjustable panels can also be adapted to the best angle per season.

Panels can’t be in shade for a significant part of the day.

Rooftop installers can work around vent pipes, skylights and chimneys. If major obstructions are a problem, ASES suggests a ground-mounted array or

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Fluoride Alert Excess in Food and Tap Water Harms Pets

by Karen Becker

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n 2009, an Environmental Working Group (EWG) study found that bone meal and animal byproducts in eight of 10 major national dog food brands contain fluoride in amounts between 1.6 and 2.5 times higher than the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommended maximum dose in drinking water. Some fluoride from tap water used in the manufacturing of pet food contributes to this.

Olga Naidenko, Ph.D., lead researcher of the study, remarks, “A failed regulatory system and suspect practices by some in the pet food industry puts countless dogs at risk of ingesting excessive fluoride.”

Fluoride occurs naturally in rocks, soil and thus some food plants and water supplies. More enters food via use of fluoride-based pesticides and commercial processing facilities. The EWG advises that two-thirds of all Americans, along with pets and farm animals, are exposed to artificially fluoridated tap water.

Fluoride Dangers to Humans While fluoride exposure hasn’t been studied in dogs or cats, according to NATampa.com

Dr. Joseph Mercola, ample research points to the dangers of fluoride to human health, including: n Arthritis n Bone cancer (osteosarcoma) n Bone fractures n Brain damage and lowered IQ n Damaged sperm and increased infertility n Deactivation of 62 enzymes n Dementia n Disrupted immune system n Disrupted synthesis of collagen n Genetic damage and cell death n Hyperactivity and/or lethargy n Impaired sleep (inhibits melatonin produced by the pineal gland) n Increased lead absorption n Increased tumor and cancer rate n Inhibited formation of antibodies n Lowered thyroid function n Muscle disorders

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significantly higher probability for bone cancer than humans, with more than 8,000 cases diagnosed each year in the U.S., compared with about 900 human cases.

According to the EWG, a dog drinking normal amounts of tap water would be exposed to 0.05 to 0.1 milligram (mg) of fluoride per kilogram (kg) of body weight daily. A 10-pound puppy that daily eats about a cup of dog food would ingest approximately 0.25 mg fluoride per kg body weight a day, based on average fluoride content in the eight contaminated brands it tested. Altogether, the puppy could be exposed to 3.5 times more fluoride than the EPA allows in drinking water. Large breed puppies may be exposed to even more fluoride due to higher water intake.

Whatever the size and the appetite of a dog, combined fluoride exposure from food and water can easily become unsafe.

Eating the same food every day, they may be constantly consuming more fluoride than is healthy for normal growth, leading to health problems and higher veterinary bills later in life.

Prevent High Ingestion of Fluoride

The EWG recommends owners purchase pet foods free of bone meal and other meals made from animal by-

products. It also suggests that government set fluoride limits in pet food that protect both puppies and large breeds most at risk for bone cancer.

Dr. Michael W. Fox, an internationally recognized veterinarian and former vice president of the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International, recommends providing pets with fluoride-free water; spring water or reverse osmosis filtered water also works well.

In preparing homemade food for a pet, make sure any added bone meal is free of fluoride and lead.

Ethical bone meal producers will test for these contaminants; verify with the source.

Fox suggests a good bone meal substitute might be fossilized oyster shell, dolomite or a synthesized or refined calcium supplement like calcium citrate, ascorbate, stearate or gluconate.

Or, consider a pure tricalcium and dicalcium phosphate, blended with magnesium.

Fox attests that bones from longer-lived food animals such as dairy cows, laying hens and breeding stock likely contain higher levels of fluoride than shorter-lived animals like chickens, calves and lambs. In his article “Fluoride in Pet Food: A Serious Health Risk for Both Dogs

and Cats?” he writes: “Fluorides accumulate in farmed animals over time from phosphate fertilizers, phosphate supplements, bone meal and fish meal supplements and pesticide and industrial-pollution-contaminated pastures and animal feed. The bones, fins, gills and scales of fish are often high in fluoride.” He recommends raw food diets that avoid ground bone from older animals like beef cattle and adult sheep.

Dr. Karen Becker is a proactive and integrative veterinarian in the Chicago area, consults internationally and writes Mercola Healthy Pets (HealthyPets.

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Fluoride-Free Feeding Tips n In homemade food preparation, avoid Teflon-coated pans, which may increase the fluoride levels in food. n Avoid cooking with fluoridated water, which concentrates fluoride in the food. n Avoid toothpaste or oral rinses intended for humans, to brush canine teeth. Dental health products made for pets are fluoride-free.

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 The Stress-Healing P.A.T.H. – 2-4pm. Douglas Warner, E-RYT 500, teaches this simple four-step meditation process to understand, resolve and recover from constant stress. He used these very tools to resolve his own stress and that of hundreds of his students with life-changing results. This P.A.T.H. not only addresses the symptoms, but teaches you how to resolve the root causes of your constant stress. $30/Advance; $35/Door. Yoga4All, 8836 Seminole Blvd., Seminole. Info, Doug 727804-5356. Registration, Yoga4All.com/workshops.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, LABOR DAY TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 Heartwood Preserve Talk & Tour – 9:30-10:30am.

Join Diana for a one-hour tour and learn about Heartwood Preserve, natural “Green” Burial and pre-planning. Comfortable Q&A about what to expect and need when choosing the Natural Burial concept. Free. Heartwood Preserve, 4100 Starkey Blvd., New Port Richey. RSVP, 727-376-5111, Info@HeartwoodPreserve.com.

Mantras for Healing – 7-8:30pm. Join Nicole Fouché for this healing and nurturing event. Use the power of mantras to shift stagnant energy from your system and allow the flow of prana to permeate your entire system. $15. Blue Pearl Healing, 857 CR1, Palm Harbor. Info, Nicole 813-525-3578, Nicole@ PranicHealingTampa.com.

Introduction to Yoga (4-week series) – 7:30-8:30pm.

Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26. Learn the basic postures of yoga combined with helpful explanations of yoga philosophy and tips on feeling comfortable in the classroom.

Teacher Val Spies covers stress relief breathwork and basics of meditation. Program is completed with descriptions of different styles of yoga classes and what is best for you. Q&A each session. $55/series.

Yoga Lotus Pond, 6201 Lynn Rd., Tampa. Info, 813961-3160. Register YogaLotusPond.com workshops.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 Meeting Your Wellness Goals – 6:30pm. Kimberly Kyriazis, CHC, Vega. When it comes to weight loss,

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many people these days are looking for that quick fix.

Kim will show you how channeling your inner guru is the key to long-lasting weight loss and how to listen to your body’s intuitive knowledge for increased nutrient density, stress relief & improved overall wellness. Free. Natures Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727-443-6703, NaturesFoodPatch.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 Yoga with She Toles RYT-200 – 8:30am. Yoga will extend your health and life, keep you flexible with poise; also excellent for emotional balance. RSVP

by Friday. She 813-546-3754 or YogaShe@hotmail. com. YogaQiVibration.com.

Intro to Ayurveda with Dr. Sushma Jakkuka – 10-11:30am. Sept. 9 & 23. Sept. 9: Ayurvedic body and mind types and how they are affected by various external and internal factors. Sept. 23: Balance your body and mind. Learn how the body and mind are interrelated and influenced by each other. Learn various Ayurvedic ways to balance and boost immunity. $15.

Yoga Lotus Pond, 6201 Lynn Rd., Tampa. Info, 813961-3160. Register YogaLotusPond.com workshops.

Yoga for Scoliosis – 10:30am-12:30pm. Scoliosis, a lateral curve of the spine that causes misalignment of the hips, shoulders and neck, rotation in the spine and muscle imbalances, can lead to back pain and the back going out on a regular basis. If you have scoliosis or suspect you do, yoga can help. Occupational and yoga therapist Stacy Renz, Living Room Yoga. CEUs available. 8424 4th St. N, Ste. G, St. Pete. Info and registration, 727-826-4754, LivingRoomYoga.biz.

Tantra: The Art of Living in Fulfillment – 11am.

Spiritual sharings by Ahnanda. Conscious living is the path of inner knowledge. Tantra is the journey of integration of all energies. Contact aOmnipresent@ gmail.com. Blog: http://avyakt7.com.

Yoga Props? Who Needs Props? – 11am-1pm.

Heather Benton, ERYT500. Shed the ego and melt into each asana with the use of blankets, straps, blocks walls and more. Learn simple ways to introduce these into your practice and why you would even want to. YA CE hours available. $25/Advance; $30/Door. Yoga4All, 8836 Seminole Blvd., Seminole. Info, Heather 727-480-3004. Registration Yoga4All.com/workshops.

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Introduction to Energy Medicine – Noon-1pm.

Join Sharon Sehmann La Rosa, DOM to learn about how some basic techniques, therapies, nutrition, foods and other natural substances can improve your well-being for a proactive approach to your health. $10. Awakening Wellness Center, 6161 MLK Jr. St. N, Ste. 100, St. Petersburg. 727-289-4747.

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Stress and Anxiety – 1-2:30pm. Combining powerful and effective relaxation techniques with NLP and Hypnosis, find relief from old, unwanted, unconscious patterns. Overcome fears, anxieties and self-doubt. Join us at this exciting Clearwater Hypnotherapy workshop and experience a relaxing 20-minute group Hypno-Meditation session. Free.

Blissful Beginnings, 9365 US Hwy. 19N, Ste. B, Pinellas Park. Info, Gina, 727-412-5443. Gina@ Clearwater-Hypnotherapy.com.

Learn to Play Crystal & Tibetan Bowls – 1-3pm.

Robert Austin has been offering Healing Sound Journeys and individual sessions for over 10 years. He will help you find your spirit tone bowl that speaks to your vibration or a bowl that can be used for yoga classes or added to your personal sound healing toolbox. Bowls available for purchase. $25. Shanti Vinyasa Studio, 9079 Belcher Rd., Pinellas Park.

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

Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training Open House – 1:30-3pm. Gail Dutton, KRI-certified Kundalini teacher & trainer. Deepen your Kundalini practice by becoming a KRI-certified Yoga Instructor. Find out what is included in this transformational training and hear about the experience from recent graduates.

Teachers in training receive free, unlimited classes at Yoga Village for the duration of the course. Free.

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

Beyond Addiction Introduction and Open House – 3:30-5pm. Gail Dutton, KRI-certified Kundalini teacher & trainer. Join us for an intro and Open House to the Beyond Addiction Program offered in the fall. This program is about shifting those limiting beliefs that keep you from being in the highest expression of yourself. Free. Yoga Village, 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater. Info, 727-712-1475, Info@ AYogaVillage.com, AYogaVillage.com/events.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Regresion y Como Ayuda a Liberar Situaciones del Pasado – 1pm. Dra. Marta Alarcon MD (Colombia), consejera, hipnoterapista, Reiki Master. Confirmar su asistencia, 813-340-3556, MartaAlarcon408@yahoo.com.

Learning Backbends with Richard Olmsted & Val Spies – 1-2:30pm. This workshop will give you the tools and support to safely, joyfully move into back-bending

postures. Richard and Val bring their lighthearted teaching style and in-depth knowledge to help you feel at ease. Learn how to strengthen and stabilize your body and feel the freedom that comes from opening up. $35.

Yoga Lotus Pond, 6201 Lynn Rd., Tampa. Info, 813961-3160. Register YogaLotusPond.com workshops.

Yoga Nidra with Nancy MacDonald – 2:30-3:30pm.

With over 100 hours’ training and nine years’ experience in guiding Yoga Nidra, Nancy guides you in this meditation known as Yogic Sleep for self-healing and integration. It involves systematically relaxing the body, breath and mind as you enter a deeply relaxed state to refresh the physical, emotional and mental bodies. All levels. No experience necessary. $15. Shanti Vinyasa Studio, 9079 Belcher Rd., Pinellas Park.

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

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 Vegan Breakfast – 6:30pm. Brad Myers, The Vegabond Chef, shows how to make a healthy, well-balanced vegan breakfast. Brad’s vegan class is the 2nd Weds. of every month. Free. Natures Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727-443-6703, NaturesFoodPatch.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 200 YTT – 8:30am-5:30pm. 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training course kick-off. Various teachers. Course runs from Sept 2017 to May 2018 and will prepare you for your RYT200 Certification. You don’t need to desire to be a yoga teacher to take this course.

Details and pricing on website. Tree Of Life Yoga, 6800 Gulfport Blvd., Ste. 205, South Pasadena.

727-514-3051. TreeOfLifeYoga.org.

Achieving Oneness with the Higher Soul – 9am5pm. Sept. 16 & 17. Join Dr. Kenneth and Connie Williams for this deeply spiritual class, first time open to the public. Discover the nature of your Soul and its journey through timeless incarnations.

Learn to release old emotional baggage and experience true inner peace. Use mantras to achieve inner stillness and connection with Higher Soul. Holiday Inn Express, 3990 Tampa Rd., Oldsmar. Info, Nicole Fouché 813-525-3578, PranicHealingTampa.com.

Natural Med Therapies’ Back to School! – 11am12:30pm. Join the experts Liz Dalbo and Dr. Machelle Perkins and get the whole family ready for school with oil-infused essentials. Take a break from binders and pencils and prepare classroom musthaves that deserve some room in any backpack.

Learn what oils you can diffuse, keep handy for kids and adults to keep you well at home and school. Free class. Free samples. 7600 Bryan Dairy Rd., Ste. C, Largo. RSVP 727-541-2211.

Self-Hypnosis Basic Training – 11am-1pm. Learn how hypnosis actually puts YOU in control to end internal struggles, learned habits, behaviors & negative self-image, with Patricia V. Scott, Certified Master Trainer. Includes CD, scripts & workbook. $35; $30/UPHI Members. UP Hypnosis Institute, Terrace Plaza, 1810 S. Pinellas Ave., Ste. G, Tarpon Springs. 727-943-5003. UPHypnosis.com.

Yamuna Body Rolling – 1-3pm. Emily Stein guides you through basic routines for each body part using a ball, gravity and your body weight to target tension wherever you need it most. Learn to feel how your muscles communicate with you; develop problem solving skills to keep healthy. Wear yoga clothes for best results. Bring yoga mat and water. $25.

Awakening Wellness Center, 6161 MLK Jr. St. N, Ste. 100, St. Petersburg. 727-289-4747. Pre-register required, RollForFitness.com.

Art of Sequencing & Adjustments II – 1:304:30pm. Sharon Denton, E-RYT 500, AFAA-CPT. This Part II – 3-hour elective begins with a 60-minute practice followed by a lecture and workshop on understanding safe and effective sequencing based on the desired results. Part 1 is a prerequisite. For 200-Hour certified teachers (Elective in 300 HR TT) or students interested in advanced studies. $45/with 7 day advance registration; $55/after. Yoga Village, 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater. Info, 727-712-1475, Info@AYogaVillage.com, AYogaVillage.com/events.

Setting Boundaries – 7-9:30 pm. Hypnosis Chapter Meeting & Discussion Group (all welcome 18+).

Open Discussion followed by virtual interview with Larry Garrett, author of Hypnotizing the Devil, his dramatic experience on 9-11 hypnotizing Uday Hussein in Iraq. $25; $20/UPHI Members. UP Hypnosis Institute, Terrace Plaza, 1810 S. Pinellas Ave., Ste. G, Tarpon Springs. 727-943-5003. UPHypnosis.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 200-Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Open House – 1:30-3pm. Join Jackie Edgington and Gail Dutton for an opportunity to discuss the upcoming 200-Hour Hatha Teacher Training at Yoga Village.

This is a “meet and greet” session where you can get the answers to your questions about the training.

Teachers in training receive free, unlimited classes at Yoga Village for the duration of the course. Free.

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

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Reiki I & Reiki II – 10am-2pm. Sept. 18 & 25.

Class Certification when completed Reiki II and also Reiki III and CEUs available for LMT, Provider Number MCE 50-13619, for Reiki credits. Reiki is a non-invasive & 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.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Treating Your Pain – 6-7:30pm. The majority of recurrent injuries and chronic pain are the result of out of control inflammation, and this means your immune system is not working properly or optimally.

This can often be corrected by evaluating hormones and nutritional status for optimization. Presented

by Dr. Les Cole, St. Petersburg Health & Wellness.

Free. 2100 Dr. MLK Jr. St. N, St. Pete. To reserve a seat, call 727-202-6807. StPetehw.com.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 TriYoga with Lynne (Chandra) Andrews – Sept. 22 & 23. 6:30-9pm Friday: Tri Yoga Flows for the Hips & Spine. 12:30-3pm Saturday: Free the Hips. 3:306pm Sat: At the Wall. TriYoga flows are slow and meditative in nature creating a balanced mind, body and spirit. Discover a deeper level of yoga flows with TriYoga. $40/1 session, $75/2, $108/All sessions.

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

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 New Development in Photomedicine – 9am5pm. Dr. Detlef Schikora, MD, Faculty Science, Biophysics University, Paderborn, Germany, will be explaining the fundamentals of Photomedicine and its uses. Presented for ILA, May 2017. Info, Maria, 813-334-7424, ReikiShrine@gmail.com.

Introduction to the Steps, a New Paradigm in Healing – Noon-1pm. Self-awareness coach and author Fay Hart introduces simple, effective tools and natural technologies which encourage the repeated application of light/self-love. Quickly we learn to make changes to our emotional, mental and physical well-being by tuning into our natural healing abilities. Intro to 12-week course beginning Sept. 29. Donation. Awakening Wellness Center, 6161 MLK Jr. St. N, Ste. 100, St. Petersburg. Info, text Fay 727-565-3951. AwakeningWellness.org.

Yoga for a Better Nights’ Sleep – 1-3:30pm.

Whether you struggle with falling asleep, staying asleep or a combination of both, authentic yoga offers many tools to help restore/cultivate healthy sleep patterns. In this workshop, we will explore some of the common underlying causes of insomnia and discuss practical tools that you can put to work right away. Workshop cost is included with unlimited pass or $25 without. Sign up: 727-894-9642, Info@StPeteYoga.com, StPeteYoga.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 Chakras: Balancing the Subtle Body – 1-3:30pm.

Learn about the energy focal points in the body and how to reveal which chakra(s) are out of balance.

We will explore an in-depth connection with the subtle body and present several ways to access its power. Discover how we are affected mentally and physically when the body’s energy centers are imbalanced. Workshop cost is included with unlimited pass or $25 without. Sign up: 727-894-9642, Info@ StPeteYoga.com, StPeteYoga.com.

Gong Bath Meditation – 1:30-2:45pm. The gong’s healing vibrations resonate within the body, all the way to the cellular level, which can lead to relinquish-

Mindful Eating: What, Why & How – 6:30pm.

Sandee Nebel, MS LMHC, White Picket Fence Counseling. Learn how a mindful eating practice can benefit you & your relationship with food, weight & health.

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

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ing of stuck energies and disharmony within, clearing the mind and allowing connection to healing universal frequency. Join Travis Lacey for this amazing journey to health and healing. No experience necessary. $20.

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

Mindfulness Based Stress – 2:30-5pm. Sundays, Sept.

24-Nov. 12. The 8-week training as developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn. Learn to cultivate your natural capacity to care for yourself and find greater balance, ease and peace of mind. CEs available. Florida Community of Mindfulness, 6501 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa. Info and registration, FloridaMindfulness.org/mi.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 Spirituality for Men – 7:30-9pm. Calling all warriors, magicians, kings, lovers, soldiers, artists, storytellers and sacred fools, ages 18+. Join author, speaker, interfaith minister and life coach Joran Slane Oppelt for a monthly meetup about male spirituality. All spiritual paths and faith traditions welcome to this raw, open discussion about what it means to be a man. $10 suggested donation; No one turned away. Metta Center of St. Petersburg, 4554 Central Ave., Unit F, St. Pete.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 Hormone Imbalance and Cardiovascular Risk Seminar – 6pm. Join Tami Horner, MD, Success by Design Weight Loss, to learn how hormone therapy can improve your heart health. Learn about alternatives to cholesterol lowering medications that cause unwanted side effects. Receive $100 off initial HRT consult (new patients). Receive $75 off your next round of pellets if you bring a friend new to our clinic. Attendees receive free book. 9095 Belcher Rd., Pinellas Park. Reservations, 727-548-0001, DrHorner@SuccessByDesignWeightLoss.com.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 The Trees of Heartwood – 5:30-6:30pm. Join Laura & Diana on a moderate hike through Heartwood Preserve and learn about the various tress that grow there. Laura will discuss their Flatwoods ecosystem with frequent fire, stages of the longleaf and the different trees you will see at Heartwood. Wear boots/ closed toe shoes. Free. Heartwood Preserve, 4100 Starkey Blvd., New Port Richey. RSVP, 727-3765111, Info@HeartwoodPreserve.com.

Restorative Yoga Certification – Sept. 29-Oct. 1. 6:30-8:30pm Sept. 29; 8:30am-5:30pm Sept.

30-Oct. 1. Nancy MacDonald E-RYT500, Certified Restorative Yoga Teacher. Postures explained for group classes or privates. This is not the crazy, over-the-top amount of props but restorative yoga for real people/real world. Training manual 80+ pages included. Add this much needed knowledge of therapeutically oriented yoga to your teaching skills.

18 live CEUs. $350. Lotus Pond, 6201 Lynn Rd., Tampa. Info & registration, YogaLotusPond.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 Subtle Body Anatomy Part I – 9am-5pm. Sept.

30-Oct. 1. Kimberly Waugh, E-RYT 500. An illustrated lecture and discussion of the energetic landscape categorized by the Samkhyan and Tantric Tattva systems complemented by asana practice that integrates concepts related to the chakra system. 200Hour certified teachers (Elective in 300 HR TT) or students interested in advanced studies. $170/with 7 day advance registration; $190/after. Yoga Village, 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater. Info, 727-712-1475, Info@AYogaVillage.com, AYogaVillage.com/events.

Open House: Blissful Beginnings – 10am-2pm.

Come join us to see what Bliss has to offer in space and wellness. Meet our amazing practitioners, enjoy a warm atmosphere filled with positive energy and share in some yummy refreshments. We look forward to meeting! Blissful Beginnings, 9365 US Hwy. 19N, Ste. B, Pinellas Park. Info, Christina, 727-637-8595, cMccullough110@yahoo.com.

PLAN AHEAD FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6 The Path of Holistic Living – 9am-5pm. In this experiential workshop, Master Marilag Mendoza, one of only eight master pranic healers in the world, will guide you through self-assessment exercises and introduce powerful and empowering techniques that will help you improve important aspects of your life. Unlock the secret to better health–physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually! $97 (bring a friend free). Holiday Inn Express Oldsmar, 3990 Tampa Rd. Info & registration, Nicole Fouché, 813525-3578, PranicHealingTampa.com.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 Healing for Healers – 5:30-6:30pm. (Last Friday of each month.) For all those encouraging our modern culture towards wholeness. Effective healers acknowledge the need to nurture and treat themselves with healing energy. With Kimberly Polignani, reiki master teacher. Donation Awakening Wellness Center, 6161 MLK Jr. St. N, Ste. 100, St. Petersburg.

727-289-4747. AwakeningWellness.org.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14 An Evening of Kirtan with Bhaav – 7-9pm. Join Bhaav, Christine Ghezzo (vocals/harmonium), Catherine Dana Costa (vocals/flute/guitar), Barry Skeete (percussion), and Steve Blom (guitar/sound textures) for an evening of blissful music, vibrant community and uplifted hearts. Please bring your own cushion or blanket on which to sit. Early Bird: $20 thru Oct. 7. $25/Oct. 8-14. Tree Of Life Yoga, 6800 Gulfport Blvd., Ste. 205, South Pasadena.

727-514-3051. TreeOfLifeYoga.org.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21 Out of the Darkness Walk – 8:30am-noon. Join the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention for our 8th annual walk to raise awareness and fight suicide.

Join the effort with hundreds of thousands of people to raise awareness and funds that allow AFSP to invest in new research, create educational programs, advocate for public policy and support survivors of suicide loss. South Straub Park, St. Petersburg. Register afsp.

DonorDrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive. event&eventID=4854. Info, Thuy Huynh, 727-4032754, tnHuynh726@gmail.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22 Animal Coalition of Tampa, Stride for Strays – 9:30am-2pm. This dog walk/fundraiser takes place in downtown Tampa and includes live music, vendors, contests and activities for kids and dogs while raising funds for nonprofit animal clinic. $30. Info, Dina, Outreach Manager, 727-741-3665. Register to walk, StrideForStrays.org.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 Holiday Gifts from Nature – 10am-2pm. Rose Kalajian, noted local herbalist, will conduct a handson class using fresh and dried herbs to make herbal products for beauty, for the chef in the kitchen and health. Take home the products you create. $60. The Health Hut. Info and registration, Janice 727-5050402 or imHerbalist.com.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7 Posturology: Posture & Chronic Pain – 6:30pm.

Kevin Wade LMT CNMT, St. John Clark Pain Treatment Center. New evidence indicates that posture has a tremendous effect on overall health. Chronic pain, digestive health & even brain chemistry all have a direct link to posture. Learn how to spot these imbalances & find your “physiologically efficient” posture.

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

emotional and mental bodies. All levels. No experience necessary. $15. Shanti Vinyasa Studio, 9079 Belcher Rd., Pinellas Park. Register, 727-542-0116, ShantiVinyasa.com.

Robert Austin Sound Healing Journey, Concert – 2-3:30pm. With crystal bowls, Tibetan bowls and other magical instruments, Robert opens the door to your healing, for all levels of consciousness. Allow yourself to soar with spirit through this unique and life affirming experience. Feel the healing vibrations of sounds that are not only soothing to your ears but also to your soul. $25/advance registration. Shanti Vinyasa Studio, 9079 Belcher Rd., Pinellas Park.

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

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8 Yoga Nidra with Nancy MacDonald – 2:303:30pm. With over 100 hours’ training and nine years’ experience in guiding Yoga Nidra, Nancy guides you in this meditation known as Yogic Sleep for self-healing and integration. It involves systematically relaxing the body, breath and mind as you enter a deeply relaxed state to refresh the physical,

Intro to Cold Process Soap Making – 10am-2pm.

The Health Hut. Info and registration, Janice 727505-0402 or imHerbalist.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Medical Hypnotherapy Specialty Training – Nov. 18-19 & Dec. 2-3, 10am-6pm. Patricia V. Scott, PhD & Dr. Eric Rosen offer advanced techniques in medical hypnotherapy, theory and practice for certified hypnotists. Pre-requisite 200hr hypnosis training.

Register by 11/7: $495; $395/UPHI Members. After: $545/$495. UP Hypnosis Institute, Terrace Plaza, 1810 S. Pinellas Ave., Ste. G, Tarpon Springs. 727943-5003. UPHypnosis.com.

Take care of all your memories for you cannot relive them. ~Bob Dylan

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

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

Practice the fundamentals, avoid common pitfalls, and get guidance creating a practical, sustainable, life-changing practice. St. Petersburg Yoga, 2842 Dr. MLK St. N., 727-894-9642, info@stpeteyoga. com, StPeteYoga.com.

Celebration Service – 10:30am-noon. Join Mary Lou Houllis and other master teachers for this weekly gathering of like-minded spiritual and metaphysical people to celebrate and affirm the consciousness of oneness and co-creation. Donations accepted. NBOC, 1730 S. Pinellas Ave., Tarpon Springs. Mary Lou, 727-415-3600, nbocGlobal.org

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

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

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

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

727-289-4747. AwakeningWellness.org.

Monday Night Meditation – 7:15-8:15pm. Bring your monkey mind to the Metta Center for restorative yoga stretching, a guided relaxation and peaceful meditation using sound, toning, pranayama, mantra and more. Each person will take home the tools that fit them and will assist them in making yoga, relaxation and meditation a daily discipline or deepening their practice. $10. Metta Center of St. Petersburg, 4554 Central Ave., Unit F, St. Petersburg. Metta.life.

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Attention Coaches and Want-a-Be Coaches! – Join Coach Dianne Kipp, experienced, certified and mentoring coach on a monthly “coaches conversation call” to build community, exchange ideas and gain insight to solving difficult client challenges.

Details 727-481-1646, diannekipp.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Making Music for Healing – 7:45-8:45pm. Every other Tues. Intro to Native American flute with Claudia Tristancho. Learn how easy it is to play and heal using handmade instruments by local flute maker

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Jojo & Mitch from Tampa share this photo of their beloved Cauliflower who passed over on July 8, 2017.

Utah Farris. All levels welcome. $8. Handmade flutes available for purchase. Awakening Wellness Center, 6161 MLK Jr. St. N, Ste. 100, St. Petersburg.

727-289-4747. AwakeningWellness.org.

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

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

Shanti Vinyasa, 9079 Belcher Rd., Pinellas Park.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Kundalini Yoga – 6-7pm. Aiyana Fraley will lead you through a kundalini yoga class as taught by Yogi Bhajan. Class includes kriya, meditation and relaxation. Bring a meditation pillow or blanket to sit on. All are welcome. $10. Metta Center of St. Petersburg, 4554 Central Ave., Unit F, St. Petersburg. Info, Metta.life.

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.

Powerful Tools to Create Your New Reality – 7-8:30pm. Join Miles Blount for a weekly meet-up discussing exact principles of how we create our reality. $5. NBOC, 1730 S. Pinellas Ave., Tarpon Springs.

Mary Lou, 727-415-3600, nbocGlobal.org.

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

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

Usually held last Thursday; check website to be sure.

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

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

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

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

727-289-4747. AwakeningWellness.org.

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 understand-

ing of the yoga postures, develop greater flexibility and awaken the mind-body connection. All levels.

Shanti Vinyasa, 9079 Belcher Rd., Pinellas Park.

Purchase class passes at ShantiVinyasa.com.

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

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.

Debbie Howe shares this pix of Lady Chocolate Godiva afloat in the pool, decked out in a teeny weeny pink bikini.

Scott, internationally certified Master Trainer of hypnosis, teaches how to discover untapped potentials, talents & abilities using the power of your Unlimited Mind. $35; $25 (UPHI Members). Hypnosis CD, workbook & scripts included. UP Hypnosis Institute, Terrace Plaza, 1810 S. Pinellas Ave., Ste. G, Tarpon Springs. 727-943-5003. UPHypnosis.com.

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

Free Yoga Class – 9-10:15am. Beginners always welcome. If you are new to yoga or to Yoga4All, a Pinellas County resident and want to check us out, please join us for this or any one class at the studio for free (limit one). New student discount on passes for everyone. Yoga4All, 8836 Seminole Blvd., Seminole. Info, Marty 727-392-9642. Yoga4All.com.

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.

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

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

Free Sleep Consultation at Sleep Organics – 10am-5pm or by appt. Find out how to remedy aches and pains and get better quality sleep. 650 Central Ave., Sarasota, 941-312-5906, Sleep-Organics.com.

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

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

Easy Self-Hypnosis Training – 1-3pm. Usually held last Saturday; check website to be sure. Patricia V.

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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

aesthetician Skin Plus Energy Inc.

Jacqueline Bonacci 6822 22nd Ave. North #114, St. Petersburg 727-642-6165 SkinPlusEnergyInc.com

LIFEWORKS WELLNESS CENTER

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

See ad inside front cover.

Organic Skin Care and Energy Therapy. Crystal Photon Mat and Vibrational Sound Therapy included with facials. Naturally energizing!

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!

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

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

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

See ad page 46.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

astrology Astrology for Your Soul

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

Over 25 years of experience.

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

NATampa.com

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

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

Jin Shin Jyutsu & craniosacral therapy.

coaching Dianne M. Kipp, BSN, PCC, CTT

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

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

You will be amazed at the results!

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

colon Hydrotherapy RENEW LIFE

Bonnie Barrett 28469 US Hwy 19 N. #402, Clearwater 727-461-7227 RenewLifeFla.com, Lic# MA14802 MM35406

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

All disposable tubing used. Very comfortable and relaxing room with private bathroom. See ad page 15. .

dentists Beata carlson, DDS

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

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 15.

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 20.

Ray Behm, DDS

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

See ad page 12.

feng shui Harmonious Homes Feng Shui Support Center Beau Lucas - Certified Feng Shui Consultant 727-515-9728 HarmoniousHomesFSSC.com BeauLucas4@gmail.com

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

herbalist Rose Kalajian—Herbalist

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

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

Promoting health through the use of Herbs. See ad page 34.

Success by design

hypnosis UNLIMITED POSSIBILITIES HYPNOSIS, INC.

Patricia V. Scott, President 727-943-5003, 866-537-7746 UPHypnosis@yahoo.com, UPHypnosis.com Professional Hypnosis & NLP Certification Training, Weekly classes & Private sessions (Smoking, Weight, Stress, Sports, Habits), Clinical/Medical Hypnotherapy available w/referral. Speaking Services & Corporate Programs.

See ad page 22.

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

See ad page 13.

St. Petersburg Health & Wellness

integrative medicine Mind Body spirit Care Ron N. Shemesh, M.D. 12952 N Dale Mabry Highway Tampa 813-935-CARE (2273) MindBodySpiritCare.com

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

Les Cole, MD 2100 Dr. MLK Jr. St. N., St. Petersburg 727-202-6807 StPeteHW.com.

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

See ad page 19.

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.

best medicine, inc.

Carol L. Roberts, M.D. 3010 E. 138th Ave., Suite 7, Tampa 813-308-9677

Specializing in Bioidentical Hormone replacement therapy, Genetic testing, Microbiome testing, Nutritional testing, Infectious Disease treatment, Hypnotherapy, Ayurvedic Medicine and Yoga classes are available.

See ad page 17.

Peaks of Health Metabolic Medical Center

Pranic Healing Pranic Healing Tampa

Nicole Fouché, Advanced Pranic Healing Instructor 813-525-3578 PranicHealingTampa.com Nicole Fouché is an Advanced Pranic Healing Instructor, and has helped heal people internationally for over 15 years.

Sharing her passion for Pranic Healing is a life purpose and way of life. See ad page 41.

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

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

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

People only see what they are prepared to see. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

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

238 E. Davis Blvd. Suite 302, Tampa 813-258-3906, Fl. Lic. swooo1738 info@mytherapywithheart.com MyTherapyWithHeart.com Integrative and holistic psychotherapy for individuals and couples. Treating anxiety, depression, grief, relationships, trauma, transitioning and more, using EMDR, EFT, mindfulness, and other modalities. See ad page 40.

Regenerative Therapy Total Vitality Medical Group 24945 US Hwy. 19 North, Clearwater Florida 33763 727-726-1460 TotalVitalityMedical.com

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.

See ad page 46.

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

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

See ad page 48.

Live a pain free life with Amniotic Placental Tissue Therapy. This revolutionary treatment is all natural and non-surgical with NO down time! Free consultations! Call today!

See ad page 5.

Coming Next Month Transformative

Travel Plus: Chiropractic

October articles include: Life-Changing Travel Selecting a Chiropractor Bone-Density Exercises and so much more!

weight loss Shamanism Mira L. Lash, Shamanic healer and medium

Shamanic Rainbow - Wisdoms of Earth to Stars 813-500-9863 Mira@ShamanicRainbow.com ShamanicRainbow.com Facebook.com/ShamanicRainbow/Events

HCG ACCELERATED DIET

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

See ad inside front cover.

Group Shamanic Dream work Circles, Qi Gong, Reiki Quantum Shamanic Healing Sessions, Crystals, Oils, Herbal, and Lifestyle Consultations, Firewalking, Community Water Blessings, House & Land Dowsing/Clearing, Mediumship, Past Life, & Ancestral Healing, Shamanic Teacher.

To advertise call:

727.865.9339

thermography Stillpoint Health Thermal Imaging

Peak-Season Picks

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 21.

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