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publisher’sletter Intuition and Generations

’ve been blessed to have my grandmother (mother’s side) around for my entire life. Turning 99 years old this coming October, and just recently beginning to show symptoms of senility, she is as wise and loving as I’ve always remembered. Since I’m the youngest, I know others in the family might lightheartedly remember her “other strict side” more vividly. But my memories include fun trips abroad and delicious recipes. Granted, it also includes having to clean and mop my room, and wash dishes propped up on a stool since I was barely tall enough to reach the sink. But her wisdom and laughter, in my book, made up for all the more discipline times. She is a smiler, as I am, and pretty healthy other than the usual aches and pains that come with age. She is strong willed and loves to hug and kiss, just like I do. But what I admire the most is her legacy of strength which she’s passed down to mom and the rest of us. The women in my family are not feeble, to say the least. And that strength of character inherent in each of us is definitively generational as I recall mom’s stories of growing up around my great grandmother. When I ask how the women of this family impart such great wisdom, intuition is how she sums it all up. They have followed it, listened to it, and made decisions based on it. And, as a result, we’ve all been blessed with memorable moments and great adventures. As usual, May is our Healthy Women’s issue. And it is packed with powerful and enlightening editorial. Although I love every bit of its content, I can’t help but relate to our feature article on page 18, “Trust Your Intuition.” Like the many examples related, I too find myself listening to my intuition when opting to pass the baton for this magazine. Yes, this magazine is my child, my soul, and has provided the most extraordinary times of my life, but I have to trust my intuition as I reflect on my current circumstances, and listen to that inner voice we all often ignore, which has never taken me in the wrong direction. One doesn’t really have to understand why, as I’m experiencing now. But we can’t ignore its guidance. My body signals me through tingles, sensations and dreams, urging me to turn here and not there, nudging me along. Even as fear based thinking causes me to occasionally question some of my decisions, I stick to my gut feelings and turn to my routine of meditation and yoga exercises to reinforce and restore my internal connection and power. This quiets the unnecessary mental chatter also brought on by outsiders negative input, restoring my balance and faith that all is in Divine Order.

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The generational inherent intuition in my DNA has been my internal compass. And because of the women in my life, I live a more inspired, spirituallyguided and soulful life. Therefore I want to dedicate this issue to them. Happy Mother’s Day mom, and thank you for continually showering me with love and guidance, thanks Grandma for still making laugh and blessing me with your hugs and kisses, and thanks sis, you still inspire me. All my heart and love to you and all the mothers out there. Thank you for simply being who you are!

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Those parties and events, including a largeof us that live here in Homestead are fortunate to have scale outdoor festival featuring food military men and women as part of our community. Miliand wine samples, music, and more, tary Appreciation Day is the City of Homestead’s way of beginning Wednesday, October 15 saying “Thank You” to these good people for all that they do. Providing a means and running through Sunday, October where civilians can have fun while getting an in-depth understanding of the hard 19. The first of what will be an annual work our military puts in to ensure our country’s safety is something we are proud gathering to raise awareness SFWF will to organize every year.” feature spirits, craft beer, fine wine and The Military Affairs Committee will be offering a $10 food voucher to active all kinds of plant-based cuisine. With Military, reserve and veterans with a valid Military ID during the May 17 event. Miami’s sexy sophistication, peripheral The vouchers can be redeemed at the festival’s food trucks and various restauevents will include upscale dinners, gar- rants and retailers in the area. Additionally, at the Military Affairs Committee tent, den parties and a Southern-style brunch, military personnel wearing their Military uniform will be entered for free into a film screening, with the full-day Festival raffle for up to $1000 in cash and prizes sponsored by Homestead’s Value Place. taking place Saturday the 18th. Winners will be announced at the event. After a battle with rheumatoid arAttendees will also enjoy a variety of live music performances, a K-9 demthritis that left her temporarily confined onstration by the Homestead Police Department, a children’s area, and all sorts to a wheelchair, SFWF’s co-founder, of other attractions. The day will bring together civilian families, service men and Alison Burgos sought out alternative women from all branches of our military and people of all ages to Losner Park in a ways of healing, which led to her raising day that promises to be spectacular! her food consciousness. Burgos, a selfStudents, from middle school to Senior High, are invited to participate in the proclaimed foodie, adopted a primarily Art and Essay Student Contest organized and sponsored by the Greater Homeplant-based diet, which improved her stead/Florida City Chamber of Commerce, which offers cash prizes to the winners. health dramatically. The transformation The Essay Contest invites students to write a 500-word-limit essay about what freeshe experienced inspired her to educate dom and honoring service means. The Art Contest, open to groups from Elementaothers on the benefits of plant-based ry to Senior High School, invites students to design a Memorial Day artwork about diets, and that inspiration culminated in what freedom and honoring service means. Each category’s age group will receive the Seed Food & Wine Festival. cash prizes. All winners will be announced at the Military Appreciation Day Event where the artwork and essays will be exhibited. For more information on the stuGeneral Admission Festival Tickets cost dent contest contact rbrito@chamberinaction.com . $40 and $75 for VIP. General admission Businesses are also encouraged to participate in honoring our military by includes beer, food and wine tastings. enrolling in the Military Appreciation Month Business Discount Program. The VIP extras include admission one hour program invites businesses to offer a discount to Military ID holders during the before the Festival opens to the genmonth of May. 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ew research has found that if a mother drinks cow’s milk during the period that she is breastfeeding, it raises her infant’s risk of experiencing skin allergies. The study, published in the Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand, followed 62 mothers and their infants from birth through 4 months of age. Researchers from Bangkok’s Mahidol University assembled the mothers and infants into two groups. Mothers in one group drank cow’s milk during the first four months of breastfeeding; the control group did not. Eight of the children with mothers drinking cow’s milk had skin allergies, versus two of the children in the control group. All of the mothers exclusively breastfed their infants throughout this period. An earlier study published in the British Medical Journal followed 124 mothers, 97 of which breastfed their babies. Of those that breastfed, 48 drank no milk or other dairy products and 49 drank milk. Infants in the milkdrinking group experienced 21 cases of eczema, while the no-milk group had only 11 cases. Overall, between the breastfed and non-breastfed infants, the breastfed infants had lower incidences of eczema regardless of the mother’s diet.

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study published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology reports that infants that were fed more homemade foods comprising a higher percentage of fruits and vegetables were less likely to develop food allergies. In assessing youngsters of the same age, researchers from the University of Southampton Medical College, in the UK, followed 41 children that had developed food allergies by the age of 2, alongside 82 non-allergic infants. After tracking the toddlers’ diets with food diaries and conducting allergy testing, the researchers found that infants fed more of the healthier homemade diet had a significantly lower incidence of food allergies as toddlers.

Vitamin D No Help for Bone Mass or Hip Fractures

niversity of Pittsburgh researchers that followed 29,862 women for 11 years have found that supplementing calcium with vitamin D does not reduce hip fractures. The study, published in the Journal of Women’s Health, found that women taking calcium plus vitamin D had as many hip fractures as women taking a placebo. Women supplementing with more than 600 international units (IU) of vitamin D per day also had a 28 percent higher incidence of breast cancer. Because hip fractures are linked to a reduction in bone density, these findings are compounded by a review of research published in The Lancet, which established that vitamin D supplements typically taken with calcium did not increase bone density among elderly adults. The review analyzed 23 studies among 4,082 participants, 92 percent of whom were women.

Roundup Toxin Accumulates in GM Soybeans

study published in the journal Food Chemistry tested soybeans grown from seeds that were genetically modified (GM) to be resistant to the herbicide Roundup. It compared these with organic soybeans and soybeans from non-GM seeds. The chemical and nutritional analysis of soybean samples from 31 different Iowa farms found the GM soy contained significantly higher levels of the toxin glyphosate, the central chemical in Roundup, than both the organic and the conventional non-GMO soybeans. The organic soybeans contained no glyphosate, plus significantly higher levels of protein and zinc, as well as lower levels of saturated fats.

Multivitamins with Selenium Counter HIV

study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association showed that a daily multivitamin supplement with selenium significantly slows the advance of HIV among those with the virus. The researchers tested 878 asymptomatic, HIV-infected people over two years that had never taken antiretroviral medications. The test subjects were split into four groups, with members of each receiving separate medications—multivitamins, multivitamins plus selenium, selenium alone or a placebo—for five years. The multivitamins contained vitamins B, C and E. Those given multivitamins plus selenium experienced a 54 percent reduction in low counts of a critical immunity cell factor (called CD4) compared to the placebo group. This group also experienced a 44 percent reduction in other events known to accompany the progression of HIV, including AIDS-related deaths. The researchers concluded: “In antiviral, therapy-naive, HIV-infected adults, 24-month supplementation with a single supplement containing multivitamins and selenium was safe and significantly reduced the risk of immune decline and morbidity.”

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Cycling Gains Ground at Colleges and in Cities May is National Bike Month, and more universities continue to commit to bicycling as a sustainable, healthy and environmentally conscious transportation choice. Recently, Harvard University joined Princeton and Yale as an official Bicycle-Friendly University (BFU), and the League of American Bicyclists designated 14 new BFU members, expanding the program to 58 colleges in 30 states across the U.S. with more to come. When New York City opened registration for a public bike-sharing program, Citi Bike, more than 5,000 people signed up within 30 hours. Similar demand for more cycling options is happening across the nation where shared bicycle programs are taking root (see Tinyurl.com/Top50BikeFriendliestCities). The popular Washington, D.C., Capital Bikeshare program began operating in September 2010, and is now the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest, with 200 locking docks able to accommodate more than 1,800 bright-red bicycles. As in many programs, people can sign up for a short-term stint or an annual membership using either a credit card online or at a station kiosk. Then they can unlock a bicycle and return it to any station within the system. All rides under 30 minutes are free, after which escalating fees kick in, encouraging people to make short trips and to keep more bikes available for other riders.

Forests Preserve Trees Rescue Urbanites from Dirty Air

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, poor air quality can irritate the respiratory system, reduce lung function, inflame and damage the cells that line the lungs, make lungs more susceptible to infection, aggravate asthma, aggravate other chronic lung diseases and cause permanent lung damage. U.S. Forest Service researchers have discovered that the urban forests in 10 cities across the country save on average one person a year from pollution-related death. In New York City alone, that number increases to eight people per year. The scientists recommend that people everywhere plant more trees. Source: AmericanForests.org

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Global Rise in Sun-Generated Power Last year, the U.S. joined Germany, Italy, China and Japan in producing more than 10 gigawatts of solar production nationwide. Now, other countries have awakened to the opportunity and are on their way to catching up. The popular Scandinavian retailer IKEA has sold $10,000 solar panels in 17 British outlets. Peru recently started a National Photovoltaic Household Electrification Program to connect 2 million of its poorest residents with solar power. In the first phase, 1,601 solar panels were installed to power 126 impoverished communities. The plan is to install about 12,500 photovoltaic systems for 500,000 households at an overall cost of $200 million. Earth Hour IndiaÂ is helping citizens to switch to solar energy in villages that previously had no electricity. Woodlands stores, in partnership with World Wildlife Foundation-India, has launched a collection drive across the country, inspiring individuals to donate to help light up more than 100 households in three villages in Madhya Pradesh with solar power. The residents had traditionally depended on forest resources for their energy needs. 14

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Three Automakers Roll Out Hydrogen Models Toyota has announced that it will market a hydrogen-powered car beginning with the 2015 model year, and Hyundai has also committed to rolling out its fuel-cell Tucson model next year. Honda has already begun leasing its hydrogen-powered FCX Clarity to customers in California. Each of these vehicles can travel about 300 miles without a refill (three times the range of the hybrid Chevy Volt in battery mode), and reach a top speed of about 100 miles per hour. A refill takes just a few minutes, and because the hydrogen is used to produce electricity, the cars drive without the roar of an internal combustion engine. The cost of hydrogen-fuel-cell vehicles is expected to continue to fall and eventually match that of conventional cars by 2023.

Sinking Reptiles

World Turtle Day Sounds Alarm Since 2000, people around the globe have celebrated World Turtle Day, held this year on May 23, to increase respect for and knowledge of the world’s oldest creatures. Susan Tellem, co-founder with Marshall Thompson of American Turtle Rescue (ATR), states, “These gentle animals have been around for about 200 million years, yet they are rapidly disappearing as a result of the exotic food industry, habitat destruction and the cruel pet trade.” They believe that turtles may be extinct within 50 years and suggest ways to increase their chances for survival for future generations: n Never buy a turtle or tortoise from a pet shop; it increases demand from the wild. n Never remove turtles or tortoises from the wild unless they are sick or injured. n If a tortoise is crossing a street, pick it up and gently place it on the other side

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Greening Garbage

Activist Turns City Food Waste into Rural Soil Jeremy Brosowsky had an epiphany at a Milwaukee, Wisconsin, greenhouse a few years ago that set him on a more sustainable path: “What if we could take our garbage and grow food in it?” He was in the Midwest to learn about urban agriculture at Growing Power, the pioneering urban farm of McArthur Genius Fellow Will Allen, and was considering starting a rooftop agriculture business. Allen’s emphasis on the importance and elusiveness of fertile soil intrigued him. “If you don’t dramatically improve the soil, you cannot grow food in cities,” Brosowsky realized. His solution was to create Compost Cab (CompostCab.com), a Washington, D.C.-based service that picks up and delivers urban food waste to local farms for composting. Nearly 100 cities already divert food waste from landfills, but Brosowsky emphasizes, “Composting is not just about waste reduction. It’s about food production, education, jobs and creating social benefits.” He hopes to roll out Compost Cabs in other cities.

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Organic Food Labeling Causes Confusion A recent Harris Poll of 2,276 U.S. adults showed that concern for the environment is growing, but Americans may not be ready to spend more for organic food. More than half think that labeling food or other products as organic is just an excuse to charge more. Yet more than half of respondents also believe that organic foods are healthier than non-organic. At the same time, only 23 percent know what the term “dirty dozen” means in regard to organic food; it’s the Environmental Working Group’s annual list of foods consumers should always buy in organic form due to high pesticide levels in conventional farming. natural awakenings

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FDA Finally Regulates Triclosan

Whales Under Siege by Seismic Surveys The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is intensifying global efforts to safeguard whales and other marine species from the harm caused by powerful noises generated by seismic seafloor surveys by the oil and gas industry and others. In seismic surveys, air guns towed behind ships repeat powerful bursts of sound; sensors measure the return echo to reveal details of the sea floor and the underlying geologic structure to a depth of several kilometers. Whales rely on sound for communication, navigation and foraging. Exposure to loud noise from seismic surveys can result in stress and behavior changes, affect foraging and nursing or cause direct physical damage. In a study published in the journal Aquatic Mammals, the authors present the most thorough, robust and practical approach to minimizing and monitoring May 20141/2 page the risk of harm to vulnerable marine species when intense sounds are used. A step-by-step guide to reducing effects on whales and other marine species during seismic sea floor surveys is available from the IUCN Western Gray Whale Advisory Panel and Sakhalin Energy Investment Company (Tinyurl.com/WhaleSavingGuide).

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, under a new court agreement with the Natural Resources Defense Council, has agreed to issue a new rule governing the use of Triclosan, a controversial antimicrobial agent used widely in consumer products, by 2016. The action was first proposed in 1978. Triclosan, a possible endocrine-disrupting chemical, has been found in three-quarters of people from whom blood, urine or tissue has been analyzed as part of bio-monitoring studies; it is also found in the environment after having passed through sewage treatment plants. Source: TheDailyGreen.com

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pushed Teague to take a leap of faith—close her psychotherapy practice and enroll in a filmmaking class. Teague recognizes that a deeper wisdom activated her response. She observes, “The individuals I was counseling about their restless desire for something better mirrored my own discontent, and my restlessness was an emotional response to what was emerging. “Today, I no longer concern myself with making the right decision. I trust that whatever the circumstances are, I need to listen, observe and reflect, because ‘now’ contains information for my next step,” she advises. Amanda Owen, counselor, coach and author of Born to Receive: 7 Powerful Steps Women Can Take Today to Reclaim Their Half of the Universe, has studied the state of receptivity that Teague references. Owen explains, “Receiving is a dynamic and productive state. When the body is relaxed and the mind and nervous system are calm, we become receptive and can feel and intuit subtle information contained in the energy received from external and internal environments.

Trust Your Intuition

Listen to that Still, Small Voice and Let it Lead You by Linda Sechrist

What if you could consistently tap into answers to life’s problems when you need them, knowing deep down that you are on the right track and that the decisions and choices you are making are the correct ones?

ur body is a wellspring of priceless wisdom. Yet heeding our innate voice seems constantly tested as society distracts us with the busy acquisition of external knowledge and rewards more visible work. Those used to focusing outwardly over-stimulate their five senses and so tend to disconnect from their body’s deep innate intelligence—our sixth sense, also known as intuition. The resulting joylessness, discontent, isolation, depression and illness have sent millions in search of a real solution that discerning experts believe already exists within. Our ultimate guide to the fountain of personal health and happiness, they believe, could well be our own intuition.

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For years, Katie Teague, producer of the documentary film, Money & Life, lived with the consequence of sublimating her intuitive impulse. “I felt a restless itch in my soul,” relates Teague, who intuited that life was prompting her to change careers so she could use her talents in a more meaningful way. The vision of her 94-year-old self lying on her deathbed and faced with the question, “What are you not saying yes to?” 18

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“Our parasympathetic nervous system is engaged when we’re in this listening state. In contrast, rushing through the day engages our ‘fight-or-flight’ sympathetic nervous system. Busyness and mind chatter drowns out the valuable information that intuition provides,” Owen notes. An intuitive energy therapist, Marilyn Eppolite strongly relies on intuitive guidance in her southern New Jersey practice, believing it emanates from her body’s intelligence. “I listen and it’s always present,” she says. Eppolite shares an example of a time she received a clear image and perceived the bodily sensations of a grieving small child from a female client that a psychotherapist had referred. “When I described what I was sensing, her tears flowed and she also connected to the feeling,” she says. “It provided the needed breakthrough she needed to access her feelings and move forward in therapy.” Eppolite is keenly aware when roadblocks—busyness, willfulness and a fearful, restless mind—create interference. “These feed each other and can rarely be separated. I can’t hear or feel my intuition when my energy and attention are willfully directed outward,” she observes. Abandoning the drive for personal control and surrendering to stillness is how Eppolite signals her body’s intelligence that she’s ready for whispers of guidance. “I sense that surrender as strength and trust that the information received is for my greatest good, even if I don’t fully understand it,” she remarks. “Discernment is necessary because deep wisdom frequently comes in segments that I must piece together and put into action before more of it bubbles up from within.” The teachings of Yogeshwari Kamini Desai, Ph.D., combine Western psychology and Eastern philosophy. As

the director of education and lead teacher of the Amrit ance is gentle, expansive and undemanding.” Hall believes Method of Yoga, at the facility in Silver Springs, Florida, in the Buddhist concept that mindfulness of the body alDesai instructs on listening to the voice of intuition identilows us to love fully. She finds, “It brings healing, wisdom fied as prana in yogic tradition, which she characterizes as and freedom.” “the energy that enlivens and carries out all balancing and She relates how she is led to direct a client’s attenlife-giving processes in nature. tion to their own body’s intuition, which works best when “It speaks through the body as sensations, impulses she is following her instincts, rather than thinking. “After and urges,” she says. “This ‘inner divining rod’ informs one session, my client, who had been silently experiencus what feelings, thoughts and actions are moving us ing numerous feelings in her stomach, asked me why I into alignment with our source and had touched her abdomen. I was what is moving us out of alignjust intuitively led to that part of her ment.” body.” Dr. Mona Lisa Schulz, also a Quieting the mind and strengthPh.D., medical intuitive and co-auening the directives of prana through thor of All is Well, notes that everymeditation, yoga and being in nature one has a connection to intuition. moves us away from what we tell “We get a gut feeling and sadness in ourselves and back to directly respondour heart from our inner intelligence ing to its promptings. “Absorbed in the that we don’t know what to do with. present moment and bodily sensations, While some individuals consult a we connect with inner guidance,” practitioner, others listen to their explains Desai. “With practice, our body’s intuitive language and reflect mind becomes a servant to inner intelon their insights and dreams—the ligence. It can both direct our lives and language of soul,” says Schulz. make us sensitive to early symptoms “Intuition can speak softly through suggesting oncoming illness,” she adds. symptoms,” she observes. “Eventual “There is growing interest in ly, when disregarded, it can become energy medicine and developing a full-blown illness.” a deeper connection to the body’s Biochemist and author of Secrets intelligence through yoga and of Our Cells: Discovering Your Body’s energy practices like qigong and Inner Intelligence, Sondra Barrett, tai chi because people are tired of Ph.D., is awed by the body’s cellular taking medications that don’t heal intelligence. “Our cells are invisible, so Fearlessly following the root cause of health problems,” we don’t think of ourselves as cellular our intuition frees us to comments Dr. Sue Morter, founder of beings. However, a deeper understandMorter Health Center, near Indianaping of our constitution and that our fully live an authentic cells speak to each other and collaboolis, Indiana, and the healing pheand satisfying life. rate harmoniously could inspire us to nomenon she terms Energy Codes. befriend our body’s intelligence for A regular practice of any one of life,” she says. “We might shift from wanting to fix an ache these disciplines expands sensory function to encompass or pain to understanding that our cells are warning us of internal recognition and referencing of subtle information. something.” Morter teaches how to awaken gut feelings, personal Sonia Choquette, a global consultant who recommends power and self-love to restore wholeness left behind in purwe rely on our sixth sense as our first sense, has authored suit of external sources of happiness. “Participants learn to several books on intuition. She finds, “With intuition, we trust their gut more than the opinions of others, which turns have a personal compass and an ally in discerning what is up the volume on the whispers of intuition,” she explains. authentic and true for us so that we won’t be tugged and After Pat Hall, a therapeutic bodyworker in Augusta, pulled in different directions when we make decisions.” Georgia, read Jill Bolte Taylor’s My Stroke of Insight, she was Laurie McCammon, co-author of Enough: The Rise of certain a habit of listening to mental chatter interfered with the Feminine and the Birth of the New Story, was relaxing feeling and interpreting her body’s helpful promptings. “Jill’s and reflecting with two friends when intuition graced her experience of her body as energy and her mind as silent with a message of information-laden energy: “I am enough. when the left lobe of her brain shut down due to a stroke was We are enough. I have enough. We have enough. Enough!” my ‘Aha!’ moment,” says Hall. For her, heeding inner guidThe experience inspired them to collaborate on an e-book ance took practice and a commitment to dismantling reactive celebrating the grassroots groundswell toward a major shift thought patterns and habits, plus discerning between intuin the world. “I believe intuition is an aspect of The Grand ition and distracting chatter. Plan, which always moves us toward greater expansion, “Mind chatter generally creates fear, negativity and inclusion and an ever more mature and loving response to pressure to do something,” she explains. “Intuitive guidlife,” says McCammon. natural awakenings

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Learning to trust our gut more than the opinions of others turns up the volume on whispers of intuition. Awakening to our gut feelings, personal power and self-love restores the wholeness left behind in pursuit of external sources of happiness. Ute Arnold, founder, director and teacher of the Unergi School of Body-Psychotherapy, in Point Pleasant, Pennsylvania, describes several physical signatures of body intelligence that can foster improved self-care. “You feel more expansive, available and receptive—with a sense of a longer spine, a wider and deeper body and feet rooted in the Earth’s powerful energy,” explains the author of Touchback: A Self-Healing Journey with Body, Art and Nature, who also has a master’s degree in fine arts. “Expanded into a condition of soft relaxation, your mind stops talking; you enter a mind-body state of energetic receptive listening, where emotional intelligence is accessible. “These feelings and sensations are indicative of wholeness. From it, we have access to the eternal place of the fully healed soul, which whispers intuitively, nudging us toward what can heal our life, body and mind.” Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Visit ItsAllAboutWe.com for the recorded interviews.

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INTUITION UNLEASHED Spend time with your feelings: Write down how you feel about your job, relationships, house, health and what’s going on in the world. Build and strengthen feeling receptors: Choose one feeling and spend the day with it. Notice every time you see that feeling expressed in yourself or someone else. Don’t judge it or form an opinion about it; just notice. Receive everything: Pay attention to what you are feeling. Don’t worry about what you will do with what you feel or your thoughts about those feelings. Just receive them. You can decide later what you want to do with them. Maintain a flexible “thermostat”: When you want to freak out or shut down, check in with your feelings instead. Be present, engaged and genuine. The feeling and associated intuition need your attention and the present is the time to attend to them. Source: Adapted from Born to Receive, by Amanda Owen

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or more than 50 years, women have appreciated the freedom that birth control pills offer. They simply take a little pill every day and rest easy, fairly assured that an unplanned pregnancy won’t occur. However, there’s actually a lot not to love about “The Pill”, especially its long-term side effects. “The sexual freedom that women have fought so hard to obtain has been won at a terrible price,” advises Naturopathic Doctor Sherrill Sellman, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, author of The Hormone Heresy: What Women Must Know about Their Hormones. That price includes blood clots and even death from heart attacks and strokes in young women. As early as 1963, an article published in the Journal of the American Medical Association linked The Pill to venous thrombosis, or blood clots. By 1968, at least one cancer journal, CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, had linked cancer to the use of the steroid hormones contained in oral contraceptives. In 1973, Scandinavian researchers warned of the link between oral contraceptives and strokes. “In December 2002, the U.S. government published its biannual Report on Carcinogens that added all steroidal estrogens to the list of known human carcinogens,” says Sellman, “The grav22

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ity of this finding cannot be overstated: All estrogens used in HRT [hormone replacement therapy] and oral contraceptives have now been proven unequivocally to cause cancer.” Yet, regardless of the many downsides, The Pill remains the most common method of birth control worldwide, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, with usage by 16 percent of married American women. Elsewhere, users include 29 percent of British women and 40 percent of women in France and the Netherlands.

pharmacist, certified clinical nutritionist and author of The Pill Problem. Oral contraceptives deplete more bodily nutrients than any other class of drugs, says Pelton, who blogs regularly at NaturalPharmacist.net. However, he adds, women taking The Pill even as long as 10 years may not notice any obvious health problems. “Maybe she’ll first notice a lack of energy, but doesn’t connect the dots and realize that magnesium, B12 and numerous other nutrients involved in energy production are depleted,” he explains. The nutrient-depleting effects of The Pill were recognized as early as 1975 in a study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, but it carried no recommendations for replacing them. Some of these nutrients are essential for the production of brain chemicals, called neurotransmitters, including mood-elevating dopamine. An affected woman can become depressed, a condition closely linked to the use of The Pill, according to a German study published in 2013 in the journal General Hospital Psychiatry. The Pill’s steroidal hormones also reduce the body’s natural accumulations of disease-preventing antioxidants, increasing vulnerability to diseases of aging, including cancer, diabetes and heart disease, according to Pelton.

Filches vitamins

“Birth control pills are vitamin robbers, and this is the source of the health risks that accompany the use of The Pill,” says Ross Pelton, a registered

Nutrients Women on The Pill Need  BHRT*  Chrysin  Coenzyme Q10  DHEA  Folic acid  L-methlyfolate  Magnesium

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Dangerous Downsides Mount n Birth defects n Blood clots n Cancer (breast, uterine and colon) n Cardiovascular disease n Decreased sexual desire

n Depression n Fatigue, low energy and anemia n Fluid retention and weight gain n Heart attack n High blood pressure n Migraine

n Osteoporosis n Sleep disorders n Stroke n Vaginal yeast infections n Weakened immune system

Sources: American Heart Association; University of Milan, Italy; Berlin Center for Epidemiology and Health Research, Germany; Women’s College Research Institute, Canada; Columbia University, NY; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; University of Parma, Italy; Wingate University, NC; Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, NJ; Institute of Health Sciences Research, Melbourne, Australia Women that decide to keep taking The Pill should add an array of specified supplements to counterbalance the nutrient loss, advises Pelton. Replacing nutrients should, in the long term, neutralize the negative effects of The Pill, even cancer and blood clots, he assures. Better yet, say Sellman and Pelton, stop taking The Pill and switch to safer forms of contraception. It may

take months or even years for the nutrient imbalances to be fully corrected, so start now.

Natural Contraceptives

Although no natural forms of estrogen are suited for birth control, safe and effective natural forms exist, advises women’s health expert Holly Lucille, a naturopathic doctor and registered

nurse in West Hollywood, California. She cautions against the potential risks of using estrogen patches, shots and vaginal rings, and recommends avoiding anything that contains estrogen. “Not using The Pill doesn’t mean you have to rely on withdrawal or the rhythm method, both of which are notoriously unreliable,” says Lucille, preferring what she terms “barrier methods”, like diaphragms, cervical caps and male and female condoms. She notes, “Cervical caps are just as effective as The Pill and you can put them in and leave them a little longer for a bit more spontaneity.” Female condoms are even more convenient, she explains: “They fit much like a diaphragm and they can be left in place as long as eight hours.” Instead of potentially toxic spermicides, Lucille recommends using lemon juice, which, she says, is equally effective. Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous natural health books including the Basic Health Publications User’s Guide to Natural Hormone Replacement. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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FENG SHUI FASHIONISTA Dressing with Conscious Intention by Gail Condrick

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Wardrobe consultants that apply the principles of feng shui to clothing believe the jacket we choose to wear carries as much impact as our words. Clothing pieces and accessories selected with conscious awareness and intention can bring us into harmony and balance, energize our life and transmit subconscious messages about our values. Feng shui clothing stylists believe the five elements of nature—wood, fire, earth, metal and water—connect in an unending cycle of harmony that keeps the world in balance. Following an authentic and harmonious lifestyle connects us with this cycle and the environment in a more natural balance of human motion and planetary sustainability. As pioneering stylist Evana Maggiore observed in Fashion Feng Shui: The Power of Dressing with Intention, “I came to the conclusion that clothing is your body’s most intimate environment and energetically influences your life in the same way that your home and business décors do. Body coloring and shape, style, personality, lifestyle, goals and clothing design can align perfectly with the colors, shapes, substances and energies of feng shui’s five elements. Because feng shui connects divine energy to physical form, I realized I could dress my client’s spirits, as well as their surfaces.” Fashion Feng Shui, Maggiore’s international corporate legacy, maintains that combining intention and the five elements with awareness of our personal style attracts what we desire. Holistic image and lifestyle consultant and lead trainer Andréa Dupont, of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, states that the first step is discovering our “essence”, or primary element. “You can’t dress yourself until you know yourself. I ask clients, ‘If you could change one thing about your life, what would it be?’ Once we establish an individual’s inner strengths and core element, the results can be life changing.”

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For Denise Medved, of Hendersonville, North Carolina, owner of Feng Shui Style, wardrobe consciousness shows respect for our individuality and the environment. “When I choose to dress in natural fibers such as cottons, leathers, silks or wools, or their vegan complements in manmade fibers, it represents the life force of plants and animals and builds qi, or energy,” says Medved. She suggests assembling an outfit embracing three of the five elements. “A water/wood/fire triad might be black, woven, silk trousers; an organic, cotton, floral print shirt; and a red, recycled wool jacket. Personalizing this with the surprise of grandmother’s yellow stone pin on the lapel adds creative flair and earth and metal elements.” Nature’s jewelry energizes and circulates qi.

Reduce, Reuse and Recycle

Practicing the three basic tenets of sustainability together with principles of feng shui keeps our wardrobe and closet resonating with life. Consultants agree that a wardrobe representing the five elements allows endless possibilities of creative combinations and reduces the need for having to keep up with new fashion trends. Shopping for such treasures at consignment and thrift stores, plus estate sales, allows us to reuse and repurpose clothing, energizing our budgets, closets and attitudes. Recycling items that pack closets and no longer suit our needs frees space and energy to create a wardrobe that is authentically ours. The Practical Encyclopedia of Feng Shui, by Gill Hale, also contains helpful advice for bringing out an intended inner message and making a statement. The color green

conveys the wood element, or individuals that are public spirited and energetic. Red suggests fire, the color of inspiring leaders. Supportive and loyal earth personalities gravitate to khaki, while resolute, metal people may select grey. Natural communicators that view life holistically will be reflected in the water element of black. A feng shui philosophy provides guidelines for living in harmony with the natural world and in conscious awareness of life. Each choice expresses a stylistic living intention that will be noticed by the world. Gail Condrick is an archetypal consultant and Nia Technique faculty member. Connect at GaelaVisions.com.

The Five Elements Wood: associated with greens and blues, plants and flower prints. Fire: represented by reds and products from living organisms like cottons, leather, silks or wools (or manmade substitutes) and animal prints. Earth: reflected in yellows and earth-toned colors. Metal: plays out in grays, whites, pastels and metallic fabrics. Water: associated with black and dark colors and flowing lines. Source: Western School of Feng Shui, Encinitas, CA

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this are common occurrences at the 850 nationwide therapeutic riding centers registered with the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH) International. Now in its 21st year, Dream Catchers, at the Cori Sikich Therapeutic Riding Center, in Toano, Virginia, is one such center celebrating its many success stories. Kendall Lecker, a PATH International-certified advanced instructor, describes the rapid progress of a new 6-year-old student living with autism as illustration. In his first session, he slumped over in the saddle and struggled to hold himself up; by his third session, he was sitting up straight and confidently giving commands to his horse. “Often, our riders start with insufficient core strength and may not be able to hold themselves upright, something the average person takes for granted. But, in a relatively short time, most riders can see dramatic improvements,” says Lecker. Both Naples Equestrian Challenge and Dream Catchers have achieved premier accreditation by demonstrating the highest levels of training, safety standards and quality controls in the industry developed to protect the riders, staff and volunteers. Feedback from approximately 56,000 participants nationwide, including nearly 41,000 under the age of 18, show that therapeutic horseback riding helps participants in five key areas: Normalizes muscle tone. Riding a horse helps children of all abilities build core strength and exercise muscles that they may not be able to work from the confines of a wheelchair. Increases flexibility and relaxation. The natural rhythm of a horse’s gait provides a relaxing effect on tense muscles and can gently rock joints back into place. It’s a unique therapeutic benefit not easily achieved through traditional physical therapy. Improves coordination, balance and strength. Completing tasks like picking up an object, riding across the arena and placing it in a bucket helps riders develop hand/eye coordination. The movements also help improve balance and strength. Promotes spatial orientation and fine motor skills. Working side-by-

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Funny Tummy? Probiotic Foods Can Fix a Troubled Gut by Kathleen Barnes

Gas, bloating, stomach cramps, diarrhea and constipation—each of these digestive issues indicates an imbalance of “good” and “bad” intestinal bacteria.

hronic digestive discomfort is distressingly common. More than 60 million Americans suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), notes Dr. Mark Pimentel, director of the Gastrointestinal Motility Program at Cedars-Sinai Hospital, in Los Angeles, and author of A New IBS Solution. Many are too embarrassed to mention it to their doctor, so they suffer silently and learn to live with it.

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While digestive distress can visit most of us occasionally, regular bouts have increased due to high-stress lifestyles and unhealthy diets, according to Dr. Dustin James, a St. Louis, Missouri, gastroenterologist and author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Digestive Health. “Getting home late after a stressful day, eating a high-fat meal and then going to bed is a recipe for problems,” he says. James advises a food-free interlude of four to six hours before bedtime and notes that prescription and over-thecounter heartburn medications can actually worsen the problem over time. Pimentel, citing his own research, also suggests that even a minor case of food poisoning may unbalance digestive bacteria enough to cause problems for years. “We think food poisoning leads to bacterial overgrowth,” says Pimentel. In his clinical experience, James says about 10 percent of IBS cases can be connected to the food poisoning theory. Although such cases are typically treated with an antibiotic, rifaximin, many experts ironically attribute bacterial overgrowth to the use of antibiotics. All antibiotics, taken for any reason, indiscrimi28

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Safe Digestive Relief In addition to fermented foods, these foods offer digestive relief. Ginger: Safe enough to quell the nausea of early pregnancy, ginger can offer relief from nausea, gas and even colic in babies. Peppermint Oil: A traditional remedy now validated by science, peppermint oil can relieve irritable bowels and heartburn. Consider enteric coated (acid resistant) capsules that can impact the small intestine, where relief is needed. Fennel: This mildly licorice-flavored seed hasn’t been extensively studied, but lovers of Indian cuisine have traditionally used it to promote smooth digestion after consuming curryladen meals. Sources: American Botanical Council; Mayo Clinic, MN; Baylor University, TX; University of Michigan; University of Rochester, NY University, in St. Louis, showed that intestinal bacteria tend to extract more nutrients—and more calories—from the same foods when eaten by obese animals than when ingested by thinner ones. This helps explain why obese people tend to stay obese without heroic measures.

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There is considerable agreement that probiotics—live bacteria such as those contained in fermented foods like quality yogurt—help rebalance beneficial bacteria in the digestive tract and ease ailments that include IBS. Due to U.S. food regulations, yogurt is routinely pasteurized, which kills its probiotic benefits; conscientious suppliers then add active digestive microorganisms, like Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus, back into their products. “Check yogurt labels for specific names of the species and a certification that it contains live cultures,” counsels Maria Marco, Ph.D., an assistant professor of food science at the

University of California-Davis. Coconut yogurt may be preferred by those with dairy-free diets. Dairy is acid-forming and can be difficult to digest. Many fermented foods can provide the same probiotics to ease digestive woes and restore a healthy balance of the right bacteria. Sauerkraut, rich in Lactobacillus and other strains of healthy bacteria, is at the top of the list. It’s easy to make super-healthy sauerkraut at home with shredded organic cabbage and salt. Other fermented foods to put high on a natural probiotic list include: miso, kefir, tempeh, soft cheese, kimchi, sour pickles and sourdough bread. James recommends two daily servings of high-quality yogurt or other fermented foods to obtain the 2 to 5 billion live bacteria needed to restore gut health. “Every human is unique; try different products in search of what works,” he says. eed: Probiotic supplements may be x 11.25 more effective for people with seri10.75ous digestive distress that need higher 10.25 bacterial counts and the product label may provide specifics of the bacteria and strains. “For example, Lactobacil5 lus rhamnosus GG is a strain that has been proven to be effective against antibiotic-induced diarrhea,” Marco explains. High-quality probiotics usux 9.75ally require refrigeration to keep the bacteria alive. In addition, there are many non5 fermented foods, including certain

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iscovered in the eighteenth century, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is the use of one-hundred percent oxygen at greater than sea-level pressure to heal medical conditions that are caused by inadequate delivery of oxygen to tissue. HBOT has been proven effective for the treatment of a wide range of neurological injuries, infections and other conditions affecting many bodily systems. Through this exclusive interview, Natural Awakenings speaks with HBOT Frank Cogswell, owner who helps us understand the amazing benefits of HBOT.

NA. What are the three most important factors to look for when considering hyperbaric facilities? FC.The most important factor is the safety of the patient. That’s why all chambers must be certified annually and all personnel must be licensed and trained. Secondly, it is important to follow the proper protocols for each patient. Proper diagnosis is critical. For example, each of our patients get evaluated by our doctor prior to any treatment. And thirdly, is to be sure the facility is ACHA approved Agency for Health Care Administration, and has all the proper licenses.

NA. How has hyperbaric help your patients? FC. Hyperbarics helps people with all sorts of ailments. With Stroke victims we have seen reversal of all symptoms if they come in right after the stroke. It also helps with TBI traumatic brain injury. The military is using it for some vets who were close to blasts during the war. Soon insurance companies will cover this, we hope. Additionally, Hyperbarics helps those who have had surgery and have issues with healing the wound, it helps prevent infection and speeds healing time by 70%, and it is used to treat autism which is an epidemic these days. It improves the focus of the child and helps formation of new capillaries in the brain. We have seen some amazing results. 30

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NA. What changes do you see or would like to see in the future of hyperbarics? FC. Although the USA is considered the leader in medicine there are only 16 indications for HBOT in the USA while in Russia there are 73. We hope soon that the US will approve HBOT for a lot more to be covered by insurance so many more will be able to afford this treatment..Another area in the future where there will be expanded use of HBOT is in the field of stem cell therapy. It is known that a course of HBOT produces an 8 time increase in the patient’s stem cell population. Several Doctors who are doing stem cells send their patients to me of 10 treatment prior to stem cell implant and 20 treatment post stem cell implant. The main problem with stem cell has been the low take of stem cells we believe HBOT will increase the take of stem cell. Another field where HBOT needs to be used more is in treating cancer. It’s a proven fact that cancer cells cannot live in a oxygen rich environment.

NA. Your passion for Hyperbarics is unwavering. How does that passion inspire your clients? FC. We have seen some amazing results of HBOT and are passionately showing people alternative treatments that are none invasive and natural. When people see results they are amazed and are open to alternative treatments. At our center we can show them many health treatments and preventative measures to take to avoid sickness.

NA. Which other services do you provide at Hyperbarics? FC. We offer IV vitamins cocktails to boost your immune system. And every Friday in the month of May we are offering ½ price IV Vitamin Cocktails! We also do IV Chelation Therapy which gets all the heavy metals which build up over time, out of your body. Metals such as lead, mercury, and others, build up over time and affect your health. We also offer chelation for cardiovascular conditions–Chelation EDTA– which works well for circulation problems and hardening of the arteries. In general, we strive to offer alternative solutions for your health that are natural as opposed to prescription medication that has side effects and in many cases, are worse than the cure. Refer to their ad on page16.

organizationhighlight NA. What is Holistic Nursing all about? AD/LY. he AHNA defines holistic nursing as “all nursing practice that has healing the whole person as its goal” (AHNA & ANA, 2013, p.1). Essential to integrative and holistic care is understanding the interconnectedness of the mental, emotional, spiritual and physical aspects of a person, as well as the influence of their culture and environment.

NA. How does the holistic nursing approach differ from the traditional one? AD/LY. Healthcare reform has dramatically impacted patient care. The traditional approach in caring for patients often focuses on the disease process, treating symptoms, as they present in the patient. Holistic nursing care differs by bringing intuition, knowledge, skills and presence to the bedside, while focusing on intentionality of care for the “whole” person. AHNA and its networks are working to legitimize holistic health care and to help resolve the nursing shortage.

Holistic Nurses of South Florida A New Hope in Patient-Care

o one could argue that our health care system today is in chaos. The political pull vs. patient health-care battle rages on without regard to the negative impact afflicting patients. But here come the ladies (and gentleman) in “white!” The American Holistic Nurses Association along with its local chapters is making a difference. They are all a part of an effort to fundamentally transform patient care in the United States. Local Chapter Leader Aleida Drozdowicz, MSN, RN, AHN-BC, and HTP student and technical expert for the chapter Leslie Yoham answered a few questions, in this exclusive interview with Natural Awakenings, so we can better understand and support their efforts.

NA. Who is The American Holistic Nurses Association and what is their goal? AD/LY. The American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA) is a non-profit membership association for nurses and other healthcare professionals, serving more than 5,700 members and over 125 local network chapters across the U.S. and abroad. AHNA promotes and supports holistic integrative health care practices and is accredited as a provider of continuing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Centers Commission on Accreditation. They promote continuing education thereby advancing the profession of holistic nursing and help improve the health care workplace through the holistic concepts and integrative healthcare. Its efforts are recognized by the American Nurses Association (ANA) as an “official nursing specialty”.

NA. What is the focus/mission of the Florida Chapter? AD/LY. The Holistic Nurses of South Florida (HNSF) is a local chapter which supports the work of AHNA and holistic nursing. Our mission is to nurture and inspire, as well as advance the philosophy and practices of holistic nursing and integrative healthcare. Our purpose is to educate our members and the community by bringing awareness of holistic nursing and complementary practices to enhance healing, health, wholeness and well-being. A vital aspect of a holistic life encompasses self care and restoration.

NA. How does the local chapter go about educating its members and the community? AD/LY We hold monthly events at Tea ‘n Sanity (located at 12011 S.W. 131 Ave, Miami, FL 33186) which is open to anyone interested in learning about holistic nursing and integrative health care practices. Presenters volunteer their time and expertise on various topics such as (but not limited to): acupuncture, aromatherapy, crystal bowl healing, energy work, Healing Touch™, nutrition, relaxation and stress management techniques, self-care practices, yoga (traditional, chair & laughter) among others. The presentations are determined by the needs and interests of chapter members and the community. Anyone interested in joining our group is always welcome. Professionals interested in supporting us or becoming future presenters, should contact us directly by email, or visit our Facebook page for more information. The AHNA is affiliated with the American Holistic Nurses Certification Corporation (AHNCC). HNSF Council: Aleida Drozdowicz, MSN, RN, AHN-BC (Chapter Leader), Ana Simmons, RN, BSN, CNOR (Treasurer), Elizabeth Rall, RN, MSN, Frederique Auguste, MSN, RNC, Leslie Yoham, HTP student (technical expert), Ruby Whalen, RN, BSN, Triva Yoham, Victor Legra. Join them at www.facebook.com/HNSFchapter and HNSFchapter@gmail.com. Tea ‘n Sanity, 100% Organic Teas & All Natural Products, www.tea-n-sanity.com, 305-951-2448. natural awakenings

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isten to a traditional West African Griot story: When a tribal woman knows she is pregnant, she goes into the wilderness with a few friends to pray and meditate until they hear the song of the child. They recognize that every soul has its own vibration that expresses its unique flavor and purpose. When the women attune to the song, they sing it out loud. Then they return and teach it to everyone else. When children are born into the tribe, the village community gathers and sings their song, one unique melody for each unique child. Later, when children begin their education, the village again gathers to chant each child’s song. They sing upon the initiation of adulthood and at the time of their marriage. If at any time someone commits a crime or aberrant social act, the villagers will circle the individual and chant their song, recognizing that the proper correction is love and the remembrance of identity, because when you recognize your own song you have no desire or need to do anything that would hurt another. Finally, when the soul is about to pass from this world, family and friends gather at the bedside, as they did at birth, and sing the person to the next life. In any culture, a friend is one that knows our song and sings it to us when we have forgotten it. Those that love us are not fooled by the mistakes we’ve made or the dark images we hold about ourself. They remember our beauty when we feel ugly; our wholeness

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when we are broken; our innocence when we feel guilty; and our purpose when we are confused. Life always reminds us when we are and when we’re not in tune with ourself. When we feel good, we are matching our song. We may feel a little wobbly at times, but so have all the great singers. If we just keep singing, we’ll find our way home. In the end, we shall all recognize our song and sing it well. Modern pioneers in vibrational energy like Sharry Edwards (bioacoustic biology) and Donna Eden (energy medicine) have independently detected that each of us has a fundamental signature frequency that can be equated to our unique song that persists throughout life. We innately seek natural sounds that reinforce and strengthen our song such as the surf, wind or birds. Even the stars and heavens offer songs out of our hearing range that benefit cell-to-cell vibrations within that we intuitively feel as the magic of a midnight sky. At one with the universe, our song contributes its part in the infinite chorus of creation. Jill Mattson is an author, artist, musician and sound healing composer. Her books and CDs, based on 20 years of studying ancient civilizations, support healing and personal growth. Connect at JillsWingsOfLight.com. The Griot story is based on an interpretation by Jane Maluka and Dan Millman.

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With your busy schedule, how do you find time to work out and stay in shape? I think it’s been about momentum. I had the good fortune of training and eating well since I went off to play volleyball in college. That sort of steam made it easier as I added work, a partner and children. I think it’s more difficult for women that don’t have that experience. When they enter “the real world” and add a big career or long hours, a partner or family, it becomes difficult to establish that grounding in healthy practices. You have to create the environment in which you are going to succeed. That takes years. At some point, you have to be honest with yourself. For me, I know I won’t get exercise or anything else done if I stay home. There are some things I can go to a gym to do that I can also do at home but know I won’t, so it’s about creating an environment that activates good intentions.

Volleying Life Gabrielle Reece on Her Balancing Act by Christine MacDonald

abrielle Reece has been called one of the world’s most influential women in sports and one of its most beautiful athletes. In her 20s, she built a career as both a fiercely competitive pro volleyball player and a fashion model. Since then, she’s written books and become an expert on women’s peak fitness and overall well-being, all while raising three daughters with her husband, Hawaiian surfer Laird Hamilton. Plus, she volunteers for environmental organizations such as the National Resources Defense Council and RainCatcher, a nonprofit bringing safe drinking water to people in need.

How do you find time for and balance all the roles you play in life—athlete, spouse, parent, businesswoman and volunteer? Juggling life is hard for everyone. Living day-to-day, taking care of kids and paying bills is a challenge. There are ways to make it all more manageable, but for me, there is a level of discomfort, challenge and difficulty, as well as moments of joy. I think women are sometimes thrown off-balance by some difficulty, instead of saying, “OK, how am I going to strategize and make it all work for me and my family?” We don’t give enough credit to having great girlfriends. I don’t mean people you go to lunch with—I mean real allies. People that give you good advice and are strong for you, that will

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take your kids and you’ll take theirs. I think that is an underutilized tool. I always encourage women to approach life with a strategy and use each other to help navigate it, because that makes it a little easier.

Which role is most important to you and where does selfcare fit in? At this time in my life, being a mother is the most important. When my girls are older and more independent, then their demands on my time will lessen. But I don’t think I’d ever blindly put one role over the other, because they are all connected. I just approach them with different parts of my personality. My work is intellectual, while being a mom is instinctual. Being in a relationship is a whole other ball of wax that I approach with the same diligence. Taking care of myself is at the center because I wouldn’t be able to do anything successfully if I am not well myself.

Laird and I are usually quick to be on board with anything that involves the environment and people. These causes are near and dear to everybody, but make special sense for us, given the amount of time we have lived and worked outside.

As a mother, do you feel a special concern for being a good environmental steward? I felt this way even before I had children because I had the luxury of playing beach volleyball. I grew up in the Caribbean and have always tried to be a benefactor of the beautiful outdoors. It adds another layer of motivation when you start thinking about your kids and the opportunities they will or will not have in their future. In Hawaii, the Polynesians traditionally didn’t believe in ownership, but in being stewards of an area. That’s how I feel about the place where we live now. The ultimate for me would be to leave it better than I found it. Christine MacDonald is a freelance journalist in Washington, D.C., whose specialties include health and science. Visit ChristineMacDonald.info.

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Yoga For Vets is a nonproﬁt organization that exists to welcome home war veterans and help them cope with stress of combat through yoga instruction. The Yoga For Vets website lists studios, teachers, and venues throughout the country that offer four or more free classes to war veterans. Most locations offer four free class but some offer more (ask them when you call or stop in). Presently, Yoga For Vets’ mission is straightforward: allow veterans to see the beneﬁts of yoga with four free classes. In the future, however, Yoga For Vets hopes to support veterans in yoga by offering scholarships for teacher trainings and workshops.

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Fluid, Flexible Movement About Yoga For Vets Can Be Ours Yoga For Vets is a non-

proﬁt organization that exists to welcome home war veterans and help them routine activities cope with stress of combat like sitting, walking through yoga instruction. and bending in ways The Yoga For Vets webthat replace damagsite lists studios, teachers, ing habits with easier and venues throughout the movements. country that offer four or The technique ad habits are hard to more it’s free classes to war is easily break—and even veterans. modified to harder to eliminateMost those locations offer of.four class but meet individual needs, Arcaya we are unaware Manyfree people offerunconscious more (ask them says, citing a former student experiencesome pain from when such you as call or stop in). that suffered from hemophilia. “He could physical patterns hunching by Sarah Todd

hardly bend his knees, and he had little over a computer keyboard or holding a musical instrument at an uncomfortable Presently, Yoga For Vets’ mobility in one elbow; he was terribly stiff,” she recalls. While the technique angle, but mission don’t know to identify ishow straightforward: and changeallow limiting positions. This calls veterans to see the couldn’t treat the disease, “It allowed him skillfully use his remaining uninjured for body movement beneﬁts re-education. of yoga with four to tissue.” One day, when he returned from freeTechnique classes. In the future, a three-mile walk with his young son, he Alexander however, Yoga For Vets was beaming. “‘I walked with a freedom “Let’s say you’re a runner and didn’t realhopes to support veterans and a lightness,’ he said, ‘I didn’t want to ize that you were running in a lopsided in yoga by offering schol- stop.’” way,” explains Alexander Technique pracarships teacher train- A 2008 study in the medical journal titioner Beret Arcaya, for who has taught the andCity workshops. BMJ found that patients with chronic practice in ings New York for almost 30 years. Students learn to retrain their think- back pain experienced long-term benSupporting our troops efits from Alexander Technique exercises ing, movements and posture for better with four freeyou yoga classes and lessons. People with Parkinson’s natural alignment. “It helps underin their disease also improved their walking, stand how you’re makingcommunity an argument speech, posture and balance through between yourself and gravity,” she says. Alexander training, according to a 2002 Invented by Australian thespian F. study in Clinical Rehabilitation. Matthias Alexander at the end of the 19th century as a means of improving Feldenkrais Method his onstage presence, the Alexander Others in need of movement reTechnique is highly regarded by actors and entertainers, yet anyone can benefit education use the method founded by physicist, electrical engineer and judo from it, according to Arcaya. In typical one-on-one sessions, Alex- black belt holder Moshé Feldenkrais in ander movement practitioners use a light, the mid-20th century. Feldenkrais was familiar with the Alexander Technique, gentle touch and verbal instruction to show students how to realign head, toand the two methods share the same Please Visit Ourtheir Website neck and upper back while standing in area.fundamental goal of helping students Locate Classes in your change harmful patterns through movefront of a mirror, which helps the rest of the body attain a more natural position. www.yogaforvets.org ment exploration, touch and dialogue. The Feldenkrais Method avoids conNext, students learn to move through www.namiami.com

cepts of “right” and “wrong”. Instead, the practitioner leads students through gentle, slow-movement sequences, mostly on the floor, while asking questions about subtle details as they experience options. This sharpens sensory awareness of how to perform each movement with maximum ease. In one-on-one sessions, the student is passive while the practitioner’s hands suggest various non-habitual movements to widen his repertoire. It all increases flexibility, balance, fine motor skills and overall physical self-awareness. Feldenkrais stated, “What I’m after isn’t flexible bodies but flexible brains; to restore each person to their human dignity.” Seniors that practiced the Feldenkrais Method enhanced their balance and mobility, according to a 2010 study published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. It may also alleviate symptoms of nonclinical depression, according to a 2011 pilot study reported in the Journal of the South Carolina Medical Association.

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Another entry point to such a bodily reawakening is the Trager Approach, invented by Dr. Milton Trager, an athlete who suffered from a congenital spinal deformity. “The intention of the practitioner in a Trager session is to introduce the client to a series of playful and pleasurable sensations as the session unfolds,” says practitioner Martha Partridge, of New York City, who works primarily with people that have Parkinson’s disease. During tablework sessions, practitioners “bring awareness” of a specific movement by rocking, cradling and gently rotating a client’s body, Partridge explains. The feeling of effortless movement is further ingrained through a series of mental gymnastics, termed mentastics, that clients can do at home. The objective, says Partridge, is to help people have a sense of joy in everyday, common movement. All three bodywork techniques can help people banish bad habits for good. “Gradually, aches and pains will go away,” Arcaya says. “You can undo the imbalances that have done you wrong.” Then go forward, doing things right.

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The Healing Power of Massage

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n 1886, Dr. William Murrell stated in the British Medical Journal, “Massage is of such inestimable value in the treatment of many intractable diseases that it is regretted that so little is known about it in this country, and that it is so rarely employed as a therapeutic agent.” A 2013 survey by the American Massage Association (AMTA) showed

that a majority of us are choosing massage therapy to treat such conditions as stress and pain management, according to Winona Bontrager, the association’s immediate past president. Of 1,007 adults surveyed, 75 percent opted for it within the previous year for stress or medical reasons, and 88 percent view massage as effective for pain relief. “A growing body of evidence

Relieves Stress

An AMTA survey reported that 32 percent of positive respondents used massage to relieve stress, and numerous recent studies have confirmed this. Research from Harvard Medical School shows that massage reduces pain and anxiety while increasing sleep and quality of life among metastatic cancer patients. Boston Medical Center researchers saw similar results among 60 cancer patients that underwent port placement surgery; 20-minute massages before and after surgery reduced participants’ stress and anxiety. Australian researchers reporting in the Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery found that massage reduced pain, anxiety and muscle tension following heart surgery among 152 cardiac surgery patients. A study from Japan’s Toho University School of Pharmaceutical Sciences showed that aromatherapy

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A study from Nashville’s Meharry Medical College of 43 HIV patients revealed that Swedish massage reduced their symptoms of depression. Lead researcher Russell Poland, Ph.D., a professor of psychiatry and biobehavioral sciences, observes, “When we designed the study, we didn’t expect to see such a large effect of massage. We remain surprised.” The benefit was echoed by a University of California-Los Angeles study of 95 volunteers that displayed increases in their production of oxytocin hormone simultaneous with reductions in adrenocorticotropin hormone. Oxytocin is linked to compassion, empathy, maternal affection and social connection, while lowered adrenocorticotropin effects less stress.

Relieves Pain

Researchers in the Gynecology and Obstetrics Department of Brazil’s University of Sao Paulo studied 46 birthing women and determined that lumbar massage during labor reduced pain by 27 percent. In another study at Beijing’s Chinese PLA General Hospital, deep massage brought relief to 64 patients suffering from chronic low back pain. Relief was reported by a third of 110 headache patients in a Turkish medical school study. Dhaka Medical College Hospital, in Bangladesh, found similar results in a study of 500 headache sufferers, many of which had migraines. Research from the Univer-

sity of Miami’s School of Medicine showed that massage reduced arthritis pain and increased both grip strength and range of motion among 42 rheumatoid arthritis patients. Lead researcher Tiffany Field, Ph.D., director of Miami University’s Touch Research Institute, says, “We have known that massage therapy reduces substance P, [a neuropeptide] which causes pain, and that it increases serotonin, the body’s natural pain killer. We also know that deep sleep is critical to lowering substance P, increasing serotonin and reducing pain.”

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Lucy Liben, dean of massage therapy at the Swedish Institute, affirms the recent research as evidence documenting the numerous health benefits of massage therapy. “More and more consumers are seeking massage therapy for help with a variety of medical issues and conditions. Doctors are increasingly referring patients for such treatment and hospitals are enlisting more therapists to provide care for patients,” says Liben. “Perhaps most importantly,” she adds, “research is offering us guidance in our work as massage therapists in how to provide the most effective care for chronic pain or musculoskeletal problems, during cancer treatment, during the changes of pregnancy or for any number of other health-related issues.” Case Adams is a California naturopath and author of 25 books on natural healing. Learn more at CaseAdams.com.

What Researchers Now Know Breast Cancer: A French study of 129 breast cancer patients found massage generally reduced lymphedema, a swelling of the lymphatic system, following treatments. The total reduction of lymphedema volume was 33 percent among those receiving massages, according to Gynecologic Oncology. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Thirty minutes of massage with trigger point reduced symptoms and improved function in a study of 21 carpal tunnel patients (Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies). Constipation: Massage therapy increased the average number of bowel movements among 33 hospitalized Korean children, as reported in the Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing. Dementia: Research from Spain’s Extremadura University on 120 institutionalized elderly adults diagnosed with dementia found massage therapy generally helped improve behavior and sleep. Migraines: Craniosacral massage reduced migraine occurrence in a study of 20 migraine sufferers from Iceland’s University of Akureyri, as published in Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice. Osteoporosis: A study of 48 postmenopausal women receiving traditional Thai massage showed increased bone formation after just four weeks. The massage group’s serum P1NP levels—which assesses bone formation—increased by 15 percent, while the control group saw no increases (BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine). Stroke: Massage therapy tended to speed rehabilitation after strokes for 45 Russian patients in a study published in Vopr Kurortol Fizioter Lech Fiz Kult.

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he truth is that arthritis and muscle or joint injuries are just as uncomfortable for dogs as they are for us, and many canine illnesses generate significant pain. While conventional medications can ease discomfort, they’re not the only or even the best options in many cases. Alternative therapies can be helpful in managing and relieving pain and work best as part of a whole body wellness program designed for a dog’s individual needs. To that end, always consult with an integrative veterinarian before starting any new treatment. Together, practitioner and owner will note that some of the following modalities may be contraindicated in some situations—for example, massage should never be performed on or near a tumor. Canine Massage: Dogs love massage because they crave being touched. Physical contact from another being provides a calming effect and brings comfort. Skin, the largest sense organ in the body, is loaded with sensory receptors and nerve endings that register touch, temperature and pain, and send information to the brain.

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Massage therapy relaxes muscles and also stimulates endorphins, increases circulation, elevates oxygen levels, flushes toxins, helps with inflammation, strengthens the immune system and accelerates healing. All of these benefits can contribute to effective pain management.

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modalities are based on the concept of keeping vital energy flowing through the body and seek to stimulate key points along the energy meridians beneath the skin. Acupuncture involves the insertion of small needles at these points, while acupressure uses fingers to apply pressure to the same points. Both modalities are widely known to assist in managing pain and anxiety. Energy Healing: Here, the practitioner improves the flow of energy in an animal’s body using a range of gentle and powerful natural therapies. During a treatment, the trained healer sends subtle energy through the hands to promote physical and emotional balance and healing. While conventional medicine follows the belief that treatments for disease or injury must be

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The answer for those looking for a program that understands the connection of body-mind-spirit Part 1 of 3. Nowadays is more important than ever to maintain our all-around health. Challenges to find the “right” path to this goal can, more often than none, feel overwhelming, especially for those baby-boomers who are retiring or about to retire. Who wants to go to a gym and compete for equipment, or spend hours in front of a TV trying to follow a program which doesn’t take into consider older or out of shape viewers. Enter Chak and his flexible and adjustable program which fit every age and shape and incorporates spirit into his transformational formula. Natural Awakenings sat down with Chak Menafacio, Master Trainer, Fitness Consultant, Independent Beach-body Coach and creator of ChakFitness and FITCLUB30 to find out what this new body-mind-spirit formula is all about.

What was your inspiration and motivation to begin ChakFitness? C. I started exercising at a very young age. With a mother who was a modern ballerina and my father who was a Yoga teacher and martial arts instructor, As a result, I had a very active and healthy lifestyle growing up in beautiful Costa Rica. My inspiration to become a 46

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You mentioned incorporating body, mind, and spirit into your programs. How exactly do you achieve this? C. When we speak of working out or implementing some sort of regimen to lose weight, most of us immediately think of joining a gym or doing a lot of physical work and exercise. However, when applying the philosophies of bodymind-spirit we bring into awareness an understanding that the body is not just muscle, skin and bones. We are beings of energy and as we workout we are not only accelerating our metabolism and keeping our bodies and organs healthy, but we are also connecting our mind with our energy and spirit. As a result, we must apply ourselves in these other areas to achieve the full balance. We are also emotional beings and therefore react from emotion. When we feel sad, angry, frustrated, depressed, and jealous– or any other emotion that doesn’t stem from love–we act instinctively and turn to food for comfort. We go back to that safe place that gives us a false sense of bliss and happiness, just like an addict returning to his fix. The downside to this vicious circle is that it’s not long lasting, sending you crashing again and again, and creating a negative cycle. For this reason is very important to work on balancing all aspect of self, including confronting those obstacles and bad habits that block us and infusing them with positive affirmations or mantras. The goal is to understand and incorporate all three aspects of ourselves and

remember that whatever you’ve tried in the past remains in the past. The present moment is the only thing that really matters. Although this proves to be very challenging work at times, by connecting these and staying in the present, we create forward movement and achieve the preconceived goals. Understanding the emotional being within is as important as exercising our bodies. It supports each individual understanding of the process as challenges emerge through my programs.

You incorporate dietary recommendations, where does this knowledge come from? C. My goal is to focus on educating and teaching everyone how to eat more consciously. All my meal plans and nutritional information stem from 19 years of experience, research and testing different nutritional systems/plans. Most of us don’t even think about where food comes from, what it’s made of, or even if it’s healthy for us. We live under the illusion that we don’t have time to sit down and enjoy our food or maybe thank the creator for it. We are a society of fast food and unconscious eaters who are always on the go. Like a domino effect, this affects our digestive and immune system. By failing to slow down and enjoy our food, we interrupt our natural digestive ability to absorb the nutrients that feed our organs and tissue. As a result of poor digestion we lose our ability to ward off disease and other health threatening conditions which attack our immune. We then resort to medications which unfortunately don’t address the root of the problem and might even cause others. The better formula and what I always advise, is an 80/20 formula, with nutrition being 80% of the work and exercise 20%.

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in God, Allah, Buddha, Krishna, the Martians or plain scientific facts, almost everyone believes in something greater than themselves. It is that “faith” that inspires us to reach for something better, that helps us understand what we are, where do we come from, and where we are going. Consequently by working on connecting with that source, we stay closer to our selves, which in turns guide us closer to our goals. In the case of the non-believer, as long as they are open to change, energetically the process will happen anyway and the benefits will be endless and noticeable. However, results might be slow coming, hence they might get discourage and fall into the vicious cycle of starting the process over and over again. Not until they embrace the concept that all is connected, will they truly achieve their goals and see things changing. For example, if I don’t continually learn how to take care of myself, how do I, in turn, take care of others or teach them? The principle behind this theory is that only through the connection of body-mind-spirit we begin to love our self’s which in turn opens us to loving others. It’s important to attract that awareness and energy flow around us in order to succeed.

What will ChakFitness offer us next? C. Chakfitness has several programs available for all ages including children. My own designed program call FITCLUB30” is intended for the person that really wants to achieve results but doesn’t have the time to invest. Whether the goal is to lose weight or get back in shape, FITCLUB30, a 30 minutes-a-day, five-days per week program, has it all.

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s it possible to heal by thought alone— without drugs or surgery? The truth is that it happens more often than you might expect. In You Are the Placebo, Dr. Joe Dispenza shares numerous documented cases of those who reversed cancer, heart disease, depression, crippling arthritis, and even the tremors of Parkinson’s disease by believing in a placebo. Similarly, Dr. Joe tells of how others have gotten sick and even died after being misdiagnosed with a fatal illness. Belief can be so strong that pharmaceutical companies use double- and triple-blind randomized studies to try to exclude the power of the mind over the body when evaluating new drugs. In You Are the Placebo Dr. Joe shares scientific evidence (including color brain scans) of amazing healings from his workshops, in which participants learn his model of personal transformation, based on practical applications of the so-called placebo effect. The book ends with a “how-to” meditation for changing beliefs and perceptions that hold us

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How to Choose a Career Get clear on who you are; consider your nature and dynamics. Start seeing how you best relate in the working world. Decide on a set of key career components. Then choose a job or career that fits all of you. If you’re trying to sort it out but feel overwhelmed, consider hiring a coach.

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Passionate Pursuit Helena Rose Cover artist Helena Rose’s creations portray the power and beauty of nature and the female form. A student of astrology, tarot reading and numerology, Rose depicts a magical place where the tangible and ethereal meet through her art. “I am endlessly inspired by the world around me—vibrant, saturated colors; overly intense light; fluid forms; and jagged textures,” says Rose. “The luminosity of life, humanity and the cosmos often leaves me speechless.” Rose uses a wide array of materials in her creations, including pastels, colored pencils, clay and wood. She also creates wearable art, such as handbags made from salvaged leather and jewelry made from sea glass, meteorites, gemstones and other natural materials. The cover image, Passionate Pursuit, is part of a series of “collage to canvas” acrylic paintings. “I had been making collages for years and one day decided to try using those fun little pieces as sketches for my more serious painted works,” comments Rose. Born, raised and home-schooled in rural Washington state, Rose is a self-taught artist who makes her art and home in Thousand Oaks, California.

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Franchise for Sale- Miami-Dade and Florida Keys (English and Spanish) Magazine is for Sale. Owner retiring after 12 successful years! Established, well organized and run business with lots of potential for further growth. Call 305-5983315 and schedule a phone interview. The East Coast Organic Mattress Store Inc. Avg Yrly revenue over 1mil a year for the last 6 years. Golden opportunity We are looking for just 1 franchisee for your area. Visit www.theeastcoastorganicmattressstore.com.

FOR SALE Massage table with head rest: $500 OBO. Like New. Only used a handful of times for Reiki. Call Natural Awakenings 305-598-3315, leave email and we’ll send you a picture/details. Farmhouse Tables & Benches Custom Built – call or text 305-972-0038.

FOR rent Treatment Room in Coral Gables Available - Well-established Pilates studio in downtown Coral Gables has a treatment room available to lease. The room is 13 feet by 8 feet with a new wood floor and two windows. Our suite includes a waiting & reception area. Great opportunity for a health & wellness practitioner. Must be seen to appreciate. Please contact Francine Williams, Be-Pilates, 305-775-4141 or francinehwilliams@yahoo.com.

help wanted Part-Time: Phone Sales/Appointment Setter. Natural Awakenings Miami/ Florida Keys is seeking positive professionals who enjoy talking on the phone and would like to earn extra income. Ideal candidate will be self-motivated and enjoy working independently. Must have, own computer with internet access and phone. This is a unique opportunity for those looking to align with the fastest growing healthy lifestyle magazine in the region and the country. High Commission income based on actual ad sales. Call to find out more: 305-598-3315.

MISCELLANEOUS The answer is YES, walking works! Get motivated today by joining a diverse membership of women walkers. Find a walking partner near you. www.womenwalking.net PartnershipInCommunity.

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MAY 1 - 31

WEDNESDAY, May 14

Miami Museum Month Buy One, Get One Free — During May, all visitors and locals will be offered “Buy One, Get One Free” admission at participating museums. And ‘Join One, See Them All’ — During this month-long program, membership at any one of these participating museums will work as a free pass to any of the other museums. Whether you just joined or have been a member for years, this is an incredible opportunity to museum hop and experience the Miami cultural scene.

Complimentary Open House for Teacher Training – 10:30am-12:00pm with Luca Richards. Meet the teaching team and other participants, learn about curriculum specifics, and talk with graduates. Be up to something BIG to transform your life and make a difference in the lives of others! Complimentary. Bala Vinyasa Yoga. 1430 S Dixie Hwy, Ste 116, Coral Gables. 786-953-7709.

MAY 2 & 23 Couples Weekend Getaway & Workshop 7:00pm - Sun 2pm. Join Richard & Diana Daffner, authors of “Tantric Sex for Busy Couples,” for a romantic beach getaway. Bring greater joy, intimacy and passion to your relationship. $695/couple. Siesta Key Beach, Sarasota, FL. More info, other dates & locations, brochure. 941-349-6804.

SATURDAY, May 3 Free Orientation to Kundalini Yoga and Teacher Training. First Time in Miami. , 2pm. S ynergy Yoga South Beach, 435 espanola way,Miami Beach. 305-538-7073.

TUESDAY, May 6 A Day With Amy Stewart - Spend the day with the author of four New York Times bestsellers, and winner of the American Horticultural Society’s Book Award. Amy’s characteristically spirited lectures will have you laughing all day. After lunch, discover your drunken botanist with a liquor-making workshop and more. $95-$150. 2000 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach. 305-673-7256 for tickets and info.

THURSDAY, May 8 A Journey Into Emotional Intimacy w/ Catherine Patrick 7:00pm - using guided imagery, pranic healing & hypnosis $30.00 The Standard Hotel, 40 Island Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139, Tel: 305 673-1717

FRIDAY, May 9 Barnacle Under Moonlight - Casual concerts are held here on the Second Friday of the month from September through May. Bring a picnic, bring your friends and enjoy a lovely evening. Gates open at 6:00 pm. Music lasts from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. No pets and no alcohol are allowed. The cost is $7 for ages 10 and up, $3 for ages 6 - 9; and those under 6 are free. Barnacle State Park in Coconut Grove, 3485 Main Highway in Coconut Grove.

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Tibetan Institute and Library Members ‘Cultivating a Daily Meditation’ – 7pm - 8:45pm - South Miami Library, 6000 Sunset Drive, South Miami, FL, 305-667-6121. Free. All are Welcome.

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THURSDAY May 15 Complimentary Open House for Teacher Training – 5:30-6:45pm with Luca Richards. In this open house you will get to meet the teaching team and other participants, learn about curriculum specifics, and talk with graduates. Be up to something BIG to transform your life and make a difference in the lives of others! Complimentary. Bala Vinyasa Yoga. 1430 S Dixie Hwy, Ste 116, Coral Gables. 786-953-7709 Hips, Hamstrings, Hanuman & YOU! – 5:307:00pm with Salvatore Talarico. Hanumanasana commemorates the courageous leap Hanuman, the mythical Hindu monkey god, took to the island of Sri Lanka. A powerful flow focusing on ways to create space in your hips & hamstrings through asana & partner work. $25. Bala Vinyasa Yoga. 1430 S Dixie Hwy, Ste 116, Coral Gables. 786-953-7709. Oncotype DX Testing: An Advance in Cancer Treatment 7-9 pm. Dr. Sara Garrido, Chief Medical Officer at Advanced Medical Specialties, will explain this innovative life-saving test now available for breast, colon, and prostate cancers. Open to the public but reservations are required. Cancer Support Community, 8609 South Dixie Highway, Miami. Register at 305-668-5900.

MAY 16 - 18 Redland International Orchid Show - 9am-5pm. $10. The largest annual orchid show in the U.S. featuring over 50 booths of educational exhibits and orchid vendors. Fruit and Spice Park, 24801 SW 187th Ave, Homestead. 305-

SATURDAY, May 17 Love vs Attachment ~ How can we make our love pure, and overcome feelings of neediness and pain? 10:00am-3pm w/ modern Buddhist monk Gen Kelsang Norbu. Includes guided meditations, practical teachings, discussion, and lunch. Drolma Kadampa Buddhist Center Miami, 1273 Coral Way, Miami 33145; 786.529.7137

SUNDAY, May 18 Chakras,Nadis and Koshas, learn everything about Energetic Anatomy - 1pm-3pm. Open for all levels. $25 S ynergy Yoga South Beach, 435 espanola way,Miami Beach. 305-538-7073.

MAY 22 – JULY 3

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40 DAYS TO PERSONAL REvOLUTION – Thursdays 7-8pm. With Luca Richards and Megan Eastman. A forty-day program of yoga, meditation, weekly meetings and balancing diet, based on the book by Baron Baptiste. $330 includes unlimited yoga during the program. Other options and payment plans available. More info: 786-953-7709 or BVYoga.com. Bala Vinyasa Yoga. 1430 S Dixie Hwy, Ste 116, Coral Gables.

Key West Songwriters Festival - The 17th-annual showcase of musical magic features America’s foremost performing songwriters, with concerts staged in intimate, audience-friendly island settings. Contact Charlie Bauer 305-304-0814

MAY 24 – 25 Ascending the Spiral of Light: Patricia Cori (Best Selling Author & Sacred Tour Guide) will Present her revolutionary workshop “New Sirian Keys for the Accelerated Transformation of the Human Soul “Merging of New Science & Ancient Spirit. Full 12-Stranded DNA Activation Process & Pineal Gland Awakening. From 10:00AM to 6:00PM at EB Hotel (4299 NW 36th St. Miami, Fl 33166). Investment is $98 per person. MASTERY OF YOGA FOR ATHLETES –1:006:00pm with Kiersten Mooney. This workshop intensive is for those who train athletes or aspire to work with athletes to help them meet there goals and gain a competitive edge. Please bring: yoga mat, towel, water bottle, snacks, 2 changes of yoga cloths, a notebook, pen and highlighter. $199. Bala Vinyasa Yoga, 1430 S Dixie Hwy Ste 116, Coral Gables. More info: 786-953-7709.

MAY 31-JUNE 1 3 day Vedic Thai Massage Certiﬁcation - 9am to 5pm, Learn Thai massage with Assist Yoga and Vedanta philosophy. Great source of Income, 24 CEUS for continue education. Synergy Yoga South Beach, 435 Espanola Way,Miami Beach. 305-538-7073.

TUESDAY, MAY 27 Cognitive Behavioral Stress Management 7-9 pm. A presentation of evidence-based methods to reduce distress and improve mood & quality of life during breast cancer treatment. Open to the public but reservations are required. Cancer Support Community, 8609 South Dixie Highway, Miami. Register at 305-668-5900.

ﬂoridakeys MAY 1 – 4 Key West Paddleboard Classic - During this ocean paddleboard race, participants will enjoy a challenging 12-mile course over crystal blue waters, circling Key West through scenic mangroves, passing by the Historic Seaport district and more. The race begins and ends on Smathers Beach. Contact 305-797-1174

MAY 2 – 4 Nick Sheahan Dolphin Rodeo - A tournament honoring the memory of Nick Sheahan, a Florida Keys student, funds from this event benefit community scholarships for graduates of Coral Shores High School - more than $30,000 to date. Hosted at Tavernier Creek Marina, entry fee for adults is $100, $25 for kids. Contact 305-393-3709

MAY 15 - 18 Key Largo’s Original Music Festival - Enjoy the food, entertainment and ambiance of Key Largo during this singers and songwriters event. Featuring “on the water” venues, unique entertainers and local musicians. Presented by the Upper Keys Business Group. 305-394-3736

THURSDAY, MAY 15 Third Thursday Art Walk - This month, the Art Walk is moved to the fourth Thursday, for some

very special guests; the Morada Way Arts & Cultural District features national and local artisans who are showcased in galleries at Morada Way between mile marker 81 and 82, as well as “culinary art” and live music from 6-10 p.m. Free admission. Contact 305664-9100

MAY 21 – 26 History of Diving Museum Honors Military Divers - The History of Diving Museum is honoring military divers from all branches of service and celebrates their contributions to diving. On Wednesday, May 21, the museum continues the free, “Immerse Yourself!” series, to begin at 7 p.m., with a special event: “Navy Seals, a Personal Account,” presented by Richard Kaiser. The Museum, at at MM 83, is open daily from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Extended hours on the night of the program until 7 p.m. Enjoy the Museum’s exhibits before the event. Interactive events and free showings of classic films are planned. Contact: 305-664-9737

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sunday Buddhist Meditation Class w/ Prayers for World Peace ~ 10:30am-noon, $10. Drolma Kadampa Buddhist Center Miami, 1273 Coral Way, Miami 33145; 786.529.7137 Power Vinyasa All Levels – 10:30-12:00pm with Luca Richards, Certified Baptiste Teacher, RYT. $20 drop-in or packages available. Bala Vinyasa Yoga. 1430 S Dixie Hwy, Ste 116, Coral Gables. 786-953-7709. Dharma Meetings – 2pm. Tibetan Buddhist Dharma Center 3239 West Trade Ave. Unit 10, Coconut Grove. FREE. 305-775-7541. Family Fundays at Fairchild- 9:30am-5pm. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden 1st Sunday of the month 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables. 305-667-1651. Jazzercise® - $5. 10am. South Miami Community Center 5800 SW 66 St. Call Cathie 305-666-5457. Miami Center for Spiritual Living- 10:30am- Free. Non-denominational spiritual message. 2490 Coral Way, Miami, 786-206-6355. Sunday Services at SOUL Church – 11am at the SOUL Service at the Elks Lodge, 6304 SW 78th St in South Miami. Free pot-luck lunch. 305-221-6516.

MELT Roller Series: 5:30-6:45 pm - Reduce joint pain and muscle tension. 5 classes for $90 or $22/class for drop-ins. Aum Home Shala, 3104 Florida Ave., Coconut Grove, FL 33133. 1-305441-9441. Buddhist Meditation Class ~ 7:30-9pm, $10. / With monk Gen Kelsang Norbu. Drolma Kadampa Buddhist Center Miami, 1273 Coral Way, Miami 33145; 786.529.7137 Power Yoga Basics – 7:00-8:15pm with Salvatore Talarico, RYT. $20 drop-in or packages available. Bala Vinyasa Yoga. 1430 S Dixie Hwy, Ste 116, Coral Gables. 786-953-7709. Expressions Performing Arts offering Ballet 4Pointe - for Teens, $15 per class and class time 6-7:15pm, at the Miami Beach JCC 4221 Pine Tree Drive-786-512-8783 Massage Relief for Combat Veterans - 50% off therapeutic massages for our combat service personnel. Call 305-351-0819. Shala Spa 1119 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach. Military Mondays at Hirooka’s - 50% off Kitesurfing or Paddleboarding for all Military and Public Service Personnel - Hirooka Surf & Sport, 2377 Collins Avenue Miami Beach, FL. 954-444-3942 Ballroom Dance w/Lessons- $2 donation. 7-9:30pm. (lessons from 7:30-8) St. Mathew’s Episcopal Church, 7410 SW 72 St. For more info: 305-667-7715.

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Emei Qigong’s Moving Meditation - Free - 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. at A.D. Barnes Park, 3401 SW 72 Avenue, WITH ACUPRESSURE, Course in Miracles - 8pm. Free. 7855 SW Coral Miami FL. 305-335-7618 Way.needles] Contact Mercedes 786-200-8410 or Nimia [Acupuncture without 305-261-3190. Boost your immune system during this

winter’s cold and ﬂu Season by getting monday your complimentary acupressure treatment.

Bereavement & Grief Support- 7pm, during school year. Children’s Bereavement Center, 7600 S. Red Rd, Suite 307. To register: 305-668-4902.

Garden Hatha Yoga - Miami Beachhow Botanical Learn you Garcan participate in den, 2000 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach. your own self-healing. Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays 6:30-7:45 p.m. $15 donation p.m. 305-673-7256. Call now for your first treatment - FREE (PFLAG)Bilingual Support group. 305-6661778. Tai Chi - LearnGilauthentic, traditional tai chi from Melendez, LMT, CAMT, Specializing In Acupressure Taoist Monk, Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 2000 Beach, (305) 302-1852 Convention Center Drive, North MiamiMiami Beach. 7:30-9:00 p.m. $25. 305-673-7256.

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Self-Defense for Women classes- Free. Also Wed. 7:15 – 8:30 pm at Bayfront park in downtown Miami. 305-358-7550.

tuesday Power Vinyasa All Levels – 8:00-9:00pm with Eben Oroz, RYT. $20 drop-in or packages available. Bala Vinyasa Yoga. 1430 S Dixie Hwy, Ste 116, Coral Gables. 786-953-7709. Babywearing Yoga at Dante Fascell Park, 9:30am - 88th St and Red Rd., $10 intro special, 305-299-7826 Are you a VET living with PTSD? If so, call Banyan Holistic Healthcare Center for help, Miami Lakes or Pinecrest location. Call now to schedule, (305) 663-5696. Yoga at Earth ‘N Us Farm - : 6:15 p.m. $10. 7630 NE 1 Ave. Miami. Contact Leslie: 786282-3000. Laughter Yoga Sessions - $5.00 each - 9:30-10:15 AM, North Shore Youth Center 501 72nd Street, Miami Beach 33141, 305-861-3616. Yoga for Beginners – 7-9pm. $15. Acupuncture & Massage College, 10506 N. Kendall Dr. 305595-9500. Iyengar Yoga class with Liora Haymann. 7:158:30 a.m. - $18 drop-ins/$75 for a 5-class series. Aum Home Shala, 3104 Florida Ave., Coconut Grove, FL 33133. 1-305-441-9441 Yoga and Qigong for Seniors - 11am -12:30pm. Acupuncture & Massage College, 10506 N. Kendall Dr. 305-595-9500. $15.

wednesday Aromatherapy Workshop – 6PM – Free. For reservations, 305 598-2822. American Apothecary of Kendall 12232 SW 132 Court, Miami FL 33186. Garden Hatha Yoga – with Terra-Nova, RYT in the Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 2000 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach. 12:30 p.m. $10 suggested donation. 305-673-7256

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Power vinyasa All Levels – 6:30-7:30am with Julianne Arhee, RYT. $20 drop-in or packages available. Bala Vinyasa Yoga. 1430 S Dixie Hwy, Ste 116, Coral Gables. 786-953-7709. Farmer’s Market – Vendors selling fresh and local produce, herbs, cheeses, plants and pastries in the Miami Beach Botanical Garden (2000 Convention Center Drive) from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free! 305-673-7256

thursday Power vinyasa All Levels – 8:00-9:00am with Julianne Arhee, RYT. $20 drop-in or packages available. Bala Vinyasa Yoga. 1430 S Dixie Hwy, Ste 116, Coral Gables. 786-953-7709.

Chair massage – 5-9pm - Enjoy 5 minute complementary chair massage every Friday Pecan’s Day Spa, 305-284-8636, 7800 SW 57th Ave Suite 120, Miami, FL 33143, Free Acupuncture for Combat veterans – 1-2pm, Acupuncture for Wellness Center, Inc., 7550 SW 57th Avenue, Suite 116, South Miami, FL 33143, 305-669-6699.

Connected Warriors - Free Yoga Classes for Veterans and Families of Veterans - 3pm at Brickell Hot Yoga 301 SW 17th Road, 33129 305-856-1387.

Therapeutic Yoga – 11:00am-12:00pm with Luca Richards, Certified Baptiste Teacher, RYT. $20 drop-in or packages available. Bala Vinyasa Yoga. 1430 S Dixie Hwy, Ste 116, Coral Gables. 786-953-7709.

Free orientations for PTSD and pain relief with discount services for military or vets. The Banyan Holistic Please call 305-663-5696 to schedule

Postpartum Yoga at Key Biscayne, 10:15 - $20, 305-299-7826

Family Night- 3rd Friday of the month. 3-9pm. Free admission & parking. Miami Children’s Museum, 980 Macarthur Cswy. 305-373-5437.

Yoga For Mature Bodies – $18/class or package. 10:30 AM. Better Health Care Center, 7520 Red Rd. South Miami. 305-788-0777

Museum of Contemporary Art (MoCA) - Free jazz concerts on the last Fri. Joan Lehman Building, 770 NE 125 St. 305-893-6211.

Yoga with Drishti- 6:30pm at Biscayne Park Recreation Center, 11400 NE 9th Court. 305-335-7618.

Coral Gables Art Walk – An art walk centered around downtown Coral Gables, with all the galleries between Miracle Mile and Ponce de Leon Rd. Free trolly transportation.

Free veterans Sailing – with Team Paradise, the Paralympic Sport Club of Miami. 12 – 12pm Team Paradise Sailing, Inc. 2620 S. Bayshore Drive, Miami 33133. 305-776-8778. SUP Discount for Combat veterans – All Combat Vets get 20% off Stand Up Paddling with Lubo, on Key Biscayne, 786-301-3557. Call to schedule an outing

Laughter Yoga Sessions - $5.00 each - 9:30-10:15 AM, North Shore Youth Center 501 72nd Street, Miami Beach 33141, 305-861-3616

Drub-Dhe Meditation- 7:25-9:30pm. Freedonations are welcome. Regency House 353 West 47th St., Flat 7A, Miami Beach. Contact: Robert Phuntsog Ngo-drub 305-213-2577.

Overeaters Anonymous - Beginner Meeting - 7:30 pm Riviera Presbyterian Church 5275 Sunset Dr., Coral Gables, FL 33143

Hatha Yoga – 6-7:30pm – Free - King David Foundation, 17971 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL Suite #117. Bennett - 305-949-0950.

Hatha Yoga Class - 5:30 - 7:00pm at Sai Ayurvedic College, $15 -9000 SW 137 Ave, Suite 220, Miami 33186, 305-380-0652

Free Acupuncture for Combat veterans – 1-2pm, Acupuncture Center for Wellness, Inc., 16663 NE 19 Avenue, Suite 111, North Miami Beach, Fl. 33162, (305) 940-7763.

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Healing With Dance - South Miami Hospital for physical limitations from illness/surgery. No dance experience necessary. 9:30-10:30am. $5. 786-662-8106. Jazzercise® - $5. M&W 6:30pm. South Miami Community Center 5800 SW 66 St. Ongoing classes available all week. Call Cathie 305-666-5457. Meditation for overall well-being- 7:30- 9pm. 8150 SW 92 St, Miami. 786-556-7318. Donation. Yoga and Meditation Class-7-8:30pm. Free. West Dade Regional Library, 9445 Coral Way. RSVP Lawrence 305-926-3578.

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Meditation Classes in Spanish Sanacion Shakti - 5:00-6:00pm. Call today to reserve your spot. Call 786.275.4783 for more information and reservations. Power vinyasa All Levels – 10:30-11:30am with Crystal Long, RYT. $20 drop-in or packages available. Bala Vinyasa Yoga. 1430 S Dixie Hwy, Ste 116, Coral Gables. 786-953-7709.

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Power vinyasa All Levels – 9:00-10:15am with Virginia Ansaldi, RYT. $20 drop-in or packages available. Bala Vinyasa Yoga. 1430 S Dixie Hwy, Ste 116, Coral Gables. 786-953-7709.

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Dharma Meetings – 8pm. Tibetan Buddhist Dharma Center 3239 West Trade Ave., Unit 10, Coconut Grove. FREE. 305-775-7541.

saturday Metaphysical Bible Study & Meditation – 8–9am am Gables Optimal Health, 195 Giralda Ave, Coral Gables 305-567-1973 By donation Kids Yoga (4-8 Years) – 9:30-10:30am with Sophie Phillip, RYT. $10 drop-in or packages available. Bala Vinyasa Yoga. 1430 S Dixie Hwy, Ste 116, Coral Gables. 786-953-7709. Lincoln Road Art Walk- 1st Sat. of the month. 7-10pm. 40+ local artists, museums and galleries in South Beach. ArtCenter/South Florida 800, 810 & 924 Lincoln Road. 305-674-8278. Open House/Exhibitions – 2nd Sat. Meet ArtSouth studio artists & staff. Free. Refreshments. 240 North Krome Ave. 305-247-9406. Miami Art Museum - 1pm. Free. 2nd Sat. 101 West Flagler St. 305-375-3000. Yoga-Style* Exercise, Prenatal - South Miami Hospital. 10:45 am-12:15 p.m. and 5:30-7pm. $10. 786-662-8106.

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ﬂoridakeys sunday Big Pine Key Flea Market- 8am. South of the only traffic light in town on U.S. 1. Family Swim YMCA. 2-4pm. $3 Adults, $2 Kids. FKCC swimming pool. 1-305-295-9622. Movies at The Spiritual Garden - Spiritual up lifting movies. 1st and 3rd Sun. 7pm. Good will offering is $5. Unitarian Universalist fellowship 801 Georgia St. 1-305-394-2005. Nightly Sunset Celebration - Free. Enjoy a spectacular sunset entertained by the various carnival performers and vendors. Mallory Square, Key West. 1-305-292-7700.

monday Cardio-Sculpting Class 8:30-9:20am. Pirate Wellness Center, MM21.4 Cudjoe Key. 1-305744-3348 Aerobic Dance - 1-1:55pm. CoffeMill Dance. 916 Pohalski St. 1-305-296-9982. Yoga/Meditation – 8am. $7 Key Largo Community Park, MM 100 ocean side. 1-305-853-1003.

Tai Chi for Inner Harmony - 9:30-11am on Sugarloaf Key. Call Lydia at 1-305-745-2811.

tuesday Free Guided Relaxation Class - 7 -8 PM at Islamorada Fitness MM 85.9 bayside. Bring a towel or exercise mat and a pillow. (Sponsored by Keys To Peace. 305-619-0534. Mothers and Babies Group - for new moms, their babies and expecting mothers. Free. 1-3 p.m. Healthy Start, Gato Bldg, 1100 Simonton St., Key West. 1-305-293-7516 or 1-305-293-7511. Stories for Children - 10:30am. Key Largo Library, 101485 US1. 1-305-451-2396. Also Thur, 10:30am, Stories for children ages 2 ½ -6. Meditation- Free. 7pm. Unity Church, 9591 Overseas Highway, Marathon. Tai Chi – 7pm. $15. Coffee Mill Dance and Yoga Studio, 916 Pohalski St, Key West, 1-305-296-9982; 1-305-735-3519. Water Wellness Program- 8am. $5. Yoga, Pilates and Meditation. MM 92 Oceanside. 1-305-3931162.

wednesday Ancient Indian Meditation - 6:30-8:30pm. 1-305292-6958. Belly Dancing Class - $10. 7:30pm. All levels welcome.

Toddler Playtime Stories- Ages 10 months to 2 years and their caregivers. Free. 10:30am-12:30pm. Key West Library, 700 Fleming Street, Key West. 1-305-292-3595.

thursday Water Wellness Program - 8am. $5. Yoga, Pilates and Meditation. MM 92 Oceanside. 1-305-3931162.

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ATTORNEYS

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angie angelis P.a.

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Attorney at Law 16211 NE 12th Ct., N. Miami Beach 305-945-0108, 305 944-7233, Fax

“Reach a state of emotional, mental & physical balance”, I can help transform your vitality and life for the better. Services: acupuncture, Chinese herbology, cupping, electroacupuncture, moxibustion, reiki & bodytalk.

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Practicing in the area of Probate, Guardianship, Social Security, Wills and Trust, and Real Estate.

regina F. Zelonker, P.a.

Mediation & Collaborative Family Law Coral Gables & Palmetto Bay 305+235-0537 zelonkerlaw.com

My practice focuses on mediation and collaborative family law to best preserve family relationships and conserve finances through respectful and effective divorce resolutions. Other areas: Prenuptial agreements and cooperative divorce.

Want to Feel Your best? The Benefits Of Acupuncture is the solution. Soothing, Peaceful atmosphere to help you reach your best. Some Health Plans accepted.

AYURVEDA 5691 SW 102nd Ave. www.angelicalinfo.vpweb.com 305-303-2062

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Turn to your angels for wisdom and guidance. Debbie is a certified Angel Messenger Practitioner who will help you get the messages you need from your angels. She is also a Reiki Master and Akashic Record reader. Follow her on Twitter: Angelinpocket

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1273 Coral Way, Miami 33145 (786) 529-7137 MeditationInMiami.org

Meditation classes, study programs, and events designed to help you transform your mind through a modern presentation of Buddhist thought, philosophy, and way of life. See ad, page 59.

COACHING transFormation tHrU DiVorCe

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Specializing in divorce, family matters, life-changing events, and women’s issues. Reiki Master. See ad, page 59.

Linda Greenfield BS MS AP 305-969-4748 www.VibranceMatters.com

Insightful Coaching for Personal Growth & Spiritual Healing, as well as Mind-Body & Energy Healing Approaches for: Allergies, Chronic Pain & Dis-Ease, Smoking Cessation, Stress, & Weight Loss for Vibrant Well Being & Wellness.See ad, page 5

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Ayurvedic Facials using natural oils and elements closest to nature without using harsh chemical products that can cause more harm than good. CEU’s available. FB-9712922

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Leslye Jacobs conducts healing for her clients globally. An I/O Psychologist since ‘96 with roots in regression/hypnotherapy - she has worked with healers from around the world. Her futuristic style of DNA/ energy healing accelerates vibrational frequency resulting in substantial shifts in clients health, wellbeing and relationships.

HOLISTIC HEALING HYPNOSIS CatHerine PatriCk

Holistic Healer, Coach & Hypnotist (786) 2779835 www.theurbangoddess.org

Heal your Self and create an extraordinary life with coaching, hypnosis, Pranic healing & guided imagery. Release stress, negative emotions, energetic blocks & behaviors to feel free, cleansed & uplifted. See ad, page 36.

HOLISTIC HEALTH COACH gioConDa (Yoko) Bagnariol, CHHC, aaDP

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Transform your life by changing the way you eat and looking deeper into the emotions that could be sabotaging your efforts. Get a holistic nutrition counseling session to guide you step by step into the most introspective and fascinating healing experience of your life.

HOLISTIC PHYSICAL THERAPY minsU Healing oasis

260 Palermo Ave Ste 1 305-455-6190 www.minsuhealingoasis.com

Minsu’s Healing Oasis, a holistic physical therapy practice, dedicated to eliminating your back and neck pain. We combine Energy Medicine with traditional physical therapy and CranioSacral therapy to help you live pain free!

HOLISTIC PSYCHOLOGY COUNSELING Daniel r. mesCH, l.m.H.C.

975 41st St., Ste 303, Miami Beach 10300 Sunset Drive, Suite 460, Miami 305-672-0588

Dr. Mesch provides psychotherapy services including hypnosis and regression therapy for individuals, couples, families, and groups. Call to participate in our regression group. We provide services in Spanish, English and Hebrew. See ad, page 27.

PatriCia mUnHall, eDD, PsYa, Cst, ClC

PAST-LIFE REGRESSION

INTUITIVE HEALER DeirDre aBrami

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A 6th Generation Intuitive, Deirdre offers in-person & telephone private intuitive readings, Weekly Intuitive Development class series, Certified Angel & Mediumship Workshops & Mind, Body & Soul Conferences. Visit her site for details, www.DeirdreAbrami.com

MASSAGE merCeDes JiJena

LMT/Ayurvedic & Wellness Practitioner Facebook/wellnessbymercedes 954-696-7209

Ayurvedic Indian Body Treatments, “The Joy of Wellbeing and Deep Relaxation”, Abhyanga-Shirodhara-Padhapara, Wonderful for Pre and Post Natal, recommended for stress, anxity and depression. Call for Spring Specials. Midtown Miami. MA73653

MEDITATION

Past Life Regression & Progression 7700 N. Kendall Dr., # 404, Miami 9999 NE 2nd Ave., # 100, Miami Shores 305-271-2772, www.DrSonpal.com

Dr. Sonpal, Licensed Psychologist, Psychotherapist, Fellow in Clinical Hypnotherapy, trained by and worked for Dr. Brian Weiss (Many Lives Many Masters) at the Weiss Institute for seven years. She provides psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, inclusive of Past Life Regression and Progression, to all age groups. See ad, pages 17.

SEX THERAPY PatriCia mUnHall, eDD, PsYa, Cst, ClC http://therapists.psychologytoday.com/rms/104719

305-461-2459-Miami Shores

Dr. Munhall brings her extensive experience of psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, and couple therapy to you also as a Certified Sex Therapist. Sex therapy may restore the connectedness in your relationship, with an emphasis on love and understanding as couples explore issues such as a lack of desire, trust issues, effects from aging, past sexual abuse, among other problems.

WORKSHOPS

meDitation anD reiki miami

Peggy Gaines, RN BSN 305 609 4433 www.meditationandreiki.com

Heal YoUr liFe WorksHoPs

Learn the basics of meditation and reiki, center yourself and quiet your mind, Reap tremendous benefits including greater relaxation, less anxiety and maybe even a better night’s sleep.See ad, page 17.

ORGANIC BUYING CLUB/CSA

Linda Greenfield BS MS AP 305-969-4748 www.VibranceMatters.com/Events

Developed by Louise Hay from her best selling books, these powerful workshops guide you to insightful inner healing experiences. Linda Greenfield, Workshop Leader, is a certified & licensed Heal Your Life Teacher.. See ad, page 5.

YOGA

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Bala VinYasa Yoga

Join us and receive a bounty of pre-selected fresh-picked organic fruits and vegetables delivered directly to your community or workplace at a discount. Variety of box options including mixed, all veggie, all fruit and juice. 15% off your first box of produce with coupon code: NA15.

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www.miamitherapy.com 305-461-2459-Miami Shores

A 5,500 sq ft Baptiste Yoga Affiliate studio and 200Hr / 500Hr RYS (Registered Yoga School) offering daily classes for all levels, workshops, private sessions and massage therapy. BV Boutique offers yoga clothing and props. See ad, page 2.

Voted “Best of” Psychotherapists by Family, Health and Counseling Magazine and “Best” Psychotherapist by the Coral Gables Gazette. Dr. Munhall counsels individuals, couples and families using a psychodynamic approach to help you obtain your goals and resolve conflicts, anxiety, depression and other problems.

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