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his year, my husband Scott joined our Natural Awakenings team as our director of advertising. Coming from a 25-year career of selling Yellow Page ads to businesses in hundreds of different industries, he was accustomed to meeting people in all walks of life. Scott took great pride in his work and was inspired when his customers shared their appreciation of the results. I can recall countless moments when we would run into one of his customers in public and they would avow, “This man built my business.” Now that he has journeyed into the healthy living community of Natural Awakenings, Scott is not only inspired to help people build their businesses, he is also inspired by the healing they bring to so many. When it came time this month for me to write the publisher letter, he asked if I could write something that would inspire more people to reach out to our healthy living community…the advertisers that support our monthly inspirational stories, news and events. I wish I had a dime for every person that has said, “I love this magazine,” or “This magazine changed my life.” Or, I wish I had a fly on the wall with a video camera to record the testimonial that stands out the most: “My wife went to this person (pointing to an advertiser), and she saved her life.” What more can I say! Scott states, “I’m astonished and inspired when I constantly hear the nice things people say about Natural Awakenings, something I rarely heard about Yellow Pages.” As the need for yellow pages has dwindled, he sees now the appreciation of the education and awareness our magazine offers. This month’s feature article focuses on finding happiness from the inside out, and explains that sustained happiness does take some effort. My oldest son recently returned from living and working in the Philippines. After being away from the American lifestyle for more than nine months, he shared the one thing he noticed the most. He said, “Mom, they have so little, almost nothing, but they are the happiest people I have ever known.” Fortunately, it can be the simple things in life that make us feel good. As I learned recently in a workshop presented by Terri Amos-Britt—Mom’s, Money and Miracles—practicing simple exercises can develop more joy, peace and abundance. Meditating on what we are grateful for, journaling about something that made us feel wonderful and tapping into our Godgiven strengths are just a few life-changing habits she’s trains us to hone. In celebration of Father’s Day, “The Fatherhood Factor,” shares insight into how being a father creates an inspired life. Learn how entrepreneur and life coach Greg Wright, of Austin, Texas, updates the concept of a father and his girl’s precious relationships in “Dad and Daughter Dates”. If grilling out, burying your barefoot toes in the sand and spending time with your pets in the warm sun inspires your summer days, then I encourage you to take a relaxing moment, and indulge in this month’s issue, reading cover-to-cover some of the most inspiring, simple ways to enjoy life. Here’s to stirring up some summer sizzle on the seashore. Happy Father’s Day!
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rofessional civilian and military personnel that offer PTSD services will gather from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., June 20, for a Trauma Awareness Provider Workshop sponsored by Twelve Oaks Recovery Center in collaboration with Emerald Coast Behavioral at the Navarre Conference Center. The event is not open to the public. The intent of the workshop is to provide an opportunity for civilian and military providers to educate and collaborate on best practices toward assisting civilians, military members, veterans and families with Traumatic Stress and its effects, as well as highlight agencies offering resources and information. Location: 8700 Navarre Pkwy., Navarre. Interested parties and agencies should contact Pam Peck (civilian) at 850-8657950, Shawn McElroy (military) at 850-865-2780 or Dayle vanderWerff at 850-375-0983 by June 15 to make arrangements to attend. See ad, page 32.
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orraine Graves, owner of Sunshine Feng Shui, states, “Feng Shui is the ancient Chinese practice used to create balance, harmony and success energy in any environment. There are many different types of energies that can exist in any environment. Feng shui identifies those energy centers, and then works to enhance those centers.” For instance, in any business, there exists a center for helpful people that includes clients and customers. Through the use of feng shui, that client center would be enhanced to draw in more and more clients. To enhance relationships between employees, feng shui would be used to identify a center of intimacy, helping people to feel more harmony towards one another and less friction on the job. Other energy centers may include centers of creativity, good health, children, family, knowledge, career, wealth and fame. Graves says, “In each case, feng shui can create a continuous flow of energy, enhancing that environment’s chosen purpose.” Lorraine Graves, Ph.D., LMHC, practices psychotherapy, healing arts for the inner environment and feng shui, the psychology of the outer environment. For more information, call 850-433-2042.
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piritual coach and award-winning author Terri Amos-Britt is offering a workshop, The Enlightened Mom, from 2 to 4 p.m., June 29, at Unity Pensacola. Participants will discover three simple steps to release emotional chaos, guilt and worry so their family will thrive instead of just survive. Be be the calm in the storm and the grounding cord for the family. It’s time to set an example of what it’s truly like to feel happy from the inside out, free of emotional chaos, worry and guilt. Cost: Love offering. Location: 716 N. 9th Ave. For more info, call 850-654-9946, email Info@TheEnlightenedMom.com or visit TheEnlightenedMom.com/unity. See ad, page 16.
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newsbriefs Bob Tyler Toyota Huge Wellness and Home Expo Hosts Humane on the Emerald Coast 2013 Emerald Coast Health, Society Adoptions The Wellness, Home, Patio & Family
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he Humane Society of Pensacola will have cats and dogs available for adoption and Bob Tyler Toyota, in Pensacola, will pay adoption fees for animals adopted at the dealership from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., June 8.
Adopters must satisfy all other adoption requirements, a complete list of which can be found on the Humane Society website at HumaneSocietyOfPensacola. org. Location: 7201 Pensacola Blvd. For more information, call Monie Russo at 850-432-4260.
Expo will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., June 29 and 30, at the Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds. Guests will learn about the newest products and services and receive expert advice and budget-friendly tips on health and wellness, home improvement, gardening, conservation, community programs, family and lifestyle, sustainable energy and more, with local experts, exhibits, speakers, workshops and door prizes. Presentations on June 29 include Integrative Medicine: Bridging the Gap Between Healing and Healthcare, with an overview of the new field of integrative medicine by Bonnie McLean, OMD, AP; Wellness with the Wonderful World of Herbs, by herbalist Kathy Hubbard; Gut Issues for Healthier Living and You Are What You Eat Myth Debunked, about how Jordan Rubin, author of The Maker’s Diet, changed his health; How to Stay Fit While You Sit, by Waterside Chiropractic; Why Do I Hurt? Resolving the Source of Pain, by Sharalee Hoelscher; Real-Time TV for your business and home: BLAB TV; Healing with Lasers: Cold Laser Technology, by Libbie Hambleton, CBT; Mindful Living, by Angela Day; Sensible Aromatherapy, by Laurie Azzarella, about using scents wisely in the home and office; Anti-Aging Breakthroughs, by Rich Holzknecht; Florida-Friendly Landscaping, by Carrie Stevenson; and Residential Energy Conservation. Sponsors include Natural Awakenings of NWFL, Kitchen Craft Cookware, SHINE, Sleep Number, Waterside Chiropractic, EcoView Windows, Progressive Weight Loss and Ever’man Natural Foods. Admission is free. For more information, call 850-725-1912 or visit EmeraldCoastHealthExpo.com. See ad, back cover.
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kudos The Children’s Volunteer Health Network (CVHN) Dental Bus recently visited the nonprofit Children’s Neighborhood at Children in Crisis (CIC) to help the children living at CIC with routine care and dental problems that often occur when a child is abused, neglected or abandoned. Dental exams, X-rays, cleaning and sealants were provided for more than 20 children at no cost. Left to right: Denise Johnston, Ken Hair, CIC president and CEO, says, Children’s Volunteer Health Net“We opened the Children’s Neighborhood in work dental technician, Ken Hair, February 2008 and since then, we’ve provided a CIC president and CEO and home to over 370 kids and have kept all of our Kelly Taylor, CVHN dental technibrother and sister sibling group families together. cian with the CVHN Dental Bus. Help from the CVHN Dental Bus really makes a significant difference in the health of our children.” To learn more about CIC, visit ChildrenInCrisisFl.org.
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Fruits and Veggies Can Help Us Kick Butts
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he first long-term study on the relationship between fruit and vegetable consumption and smoking cessation offers good news: Eating more healthy produce can help smokers quit the habit and remain tobacco-free longer. Researchers from New York’s University of Buffalo School of Public Health and Health Professions surveyed 1,000 smokers ages 25 and over from around the country. In a 14-month follow-up, they were asked if they had abstained from tobacco use during the previous month. Those that consumed the most produce were three times more likely to have been tobacco-free for at least 30 days than those that ate the least amount of produce. Smokers with greater fruit and vegetable consumption also smoked fewer cigarettes per day, waited longer to smoke their first one and scored lower on a common test of nicotine dependence. The findings, published online in the Nicotine and Tobacco Research journal, remained consistent even when adjusted for age, gender, race, ethnicity, education and household income.
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en face a new dilemma at their annual physical this year— should they be screened for prostate cancer? Last year, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommended against routine screening for this form of cancer, regardless of age. Some doctors claim this will cause treatable prostate cancer cases to be missed. The level of prostate-specific antigen (PSA), a protein produced by the prostate gland, can be measured with a simple blood test. Until the USPSTF issued its recommendation, doctors routinely used the test to screen men 50 and older. The task force, however, concluded there is at least moderate certainty that the potential harms of PSA testing outweigh the benefits; many benign conditions, particularly prostate infections and enlargement, can elevate PSA readings higher than normal, prompting more aggressive testing. Before deciding on the test, it helps for men to explore this issue with their doctor. Some physicians take a “wait and see” approach and retest several times over a few months before making a recommendation; others suggest an immediate biopsy if PSA levels are high. While a blood test is a benign procedure, a prostate biopsy is not. A high PSA reading coupled with an overly aggressive doctor can cause anxiety and result in additional—and possibly unneeded—medical treatment.
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Sugary Drinks Linked to Heart Disease
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ne risk factor for heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States, may be sugary drinks. Analysis of data collected on 42,883 men in the “Health Professionals Follow-Up Study,” published in the American Heart Association journal Circulation, linked a daily 12-ounce serving of a sugar-sweetened drink to a 19 percent increase in the relative risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Sugar-sweetened beverages were associated with higher levels of unhealthy triglycerides and C-reactive protein (a byproduct of inflammation), and lower levels of high-density lipoprotein, or HDL, the “good” cholesterol. Senior study author Frank B. Hu, Ph.D., a physician and professor of nutrition and epidemiology at the Harvard School of Public Health, in Boston, cautions that diet sodas are not a good alternative. “Some studies have found a relationship between diet soda and metabolic disease,” he notes.
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indings published in the journal Neurology add to a growing body of evidence that regular consumption of flavonoids, found in berries, teas, apples and red wines, can positively affect human health. According to new research on 130,000 men and women undertaken by Harvard University, in Boston, and the UK’s University of East Anglia, men that regularly consumed the most flavonoid-rich foods were 40 percent less likely to develop Parkinson’s disease than those that ate the least. No similar protective link was found for women. It is the first human study to show that flavonoids can help protect neurons against diseases of the brain.
Breaks from Email Boost Focus and Performance
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“vacation” from email might be a simple prescription for improving work performance, suggests a new study by the University of California, Irvine (UCI) and U.S. Army researchers. “We found that when you remove email from workers’ lives, they multitask less and experience less stress,” says UCI Informatics Professor Gloria Mark, who co-authored the study. Participants reported feeling better able to do their jobs and stay on task, and they were happier to interact with others in person. Also, getting up and walking to someone else’s desk instead of emailing provided physical exercise.
Excessive Dietary Fat May Hinder Conception
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ne reason for a couple’s inability to conceive could be linked to too much fat in the male’s diet. A study by Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital of 99 U.S. men uncovered an association between a high fat intake and lower sperm count and concentration. Results were published in the journal Human Reproduction. Men that consumed the most saturated fats had a 35 percent lower total sperm count and 38 percent lower sperm concentration than men that ate the least amount of such fats. Moreover, men that ate more omega-3 polyunsaturated fats—the type of healthful fat often found in fish and plant oils—had better-formed sperm than men that ate less. natural awakenings
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News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.
Home Range Restoring Native Prairies, Yard by Yard From Canada south to Texas and from Indiana west to Colorado, nearly 600,000 square miles of grassland once contributed to this continent’s complex ecosystem, supporting a diverse and teeming web of life. Today, less than 1 percent remains intact. The good news is that farmers and residents have been making inroads toward restoring this native landscape, converting suburban yards and rural fields to expanses of tall grass and fallow pastures that welcome native species. Government agencies and conservation groups, aided by volunteers, have undertaken numerous restoration projects across U.S. and Canadian prairieland, some of them comprising thousands of acres. The initial investment in time and money starts with removal of invasive or even cultivated species and the planting of native grasses. Substantial benefits include low-maintenance ecosystems that require less water and no fertilizer while supporting diverse wildflowers and wildlife. But it’s not as simple as planting a few seeds. In semi-rural and more urban areas, neighbors and zoning laws don’t always see eye-to-eye with these “new pioneers”, especially in deed-restricted communities. Concern over perceived property value deterioration and a potential influx of vermin sometimes wins the day. Farmers have been known to plow under an entire restoration project upon news of rising grain prices due to the ethanol industry, in order to cultivate it for financial gain. It is evident that social and economic policies must support the effort if it is to succeed. Source: Yale Environment 360
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Green Homes Can be a Bargain One of the most innovative, energy-efficient houses in the United States has been built in the District of Columbia’s working-class Deanwood neighborhood, which has struggled with foreclosures. The Empowerhouse, a residence that produces all of its own energy, consumes 90 percent less energy for heating and cooling than a conventional dwelling. Empowerhouse was designed using “passive house” technologies as part of the Solar Decathlon design competition, held on the National Mall in 2011. It’s the work of students at The New School, in New York City, and Stevens Institute of Technology, in Hoboken, New Jersey, in partnership with Habitat for Humanity and the D.C. Department of Housing and Community Development. Each duplicable unit costs a locally affordable $250,000. Bringing the community into the design process for both the house and landscape is the basis for collaboration on additional projects in the neighborhood, including a new community learning garden. The designers remark that it all plays a part in creating social sustainability, an aspect often left out of development programs. Source: Parsit.Parsons.edu 12
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All-Natural Boards Bring Sustainability to Surfing Surfers count themselves among the most ardent environmentalists. Yet their sport is awash in petrochemicals and carcinogens, from neoprene wetsuits and urethane surfboard leashes to polyurethane boards and epoxy resins. So surfboard shaper Danny Hess is adopting salvaged woods, natural finishes and organic resins to transform how they are made. His boards are built to last, an anomaly in a sport in which enthusiasts’ boards may break once or twice every season. He uses Super Sap, the first U.S. Department of Agriculture BioPreferred Certified liquid epoxy resin, and is experimenting with organic foam and salvaged redwood in seeking to build a truly green surfboard. “What I’m trying to do is build heirloom surfboards that are passed on from father to son over many generations, rather than these disposable things that we’re just consuming,” Hess says. Before founding Hess Surfboards, Hess lived in a straw-bale house in Colorado, studied sustainable architecture at the San Francisco Institute of Architecture, built tree houses and worked as a licensed contractor. “One day I had this ‘Aha!’ moment when I realized I could create these molds, like the ones I was using to bend wood for cabinet doors, for surfboards,” he says. Hess has since expanded into also making sustainable skateboards. Learn more at HessSurfboards.com.
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DIY Versus Commercial Carwash We all want our new, energy-efficient vehicles to look their best, and ecoconscious drivers want to extend their green lifestyle to include cleaning their car. Washing can provide some exercise and saves money, but the International Carwash Association reports that automatic car washes use on average fewer than 45 gallons of water per car, compared with 80 or more at home. Commercial facilities also drain wastewater into sewer systems to be treated or reused, while soapy do-it-yourself water can directly enter waterways via storm drains unless it’s in an area that filters into a local aquifer. Here are some helpful tips. Conserve water. For DIY folks, the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency recommends using a bucket instead of a hose for washing a section at a time, and then quickly rinsing using a pistol-grip hose nozzle, and also washing the car on gravel or
a lawn, so wastewater doesn’t flow off pavement or sidewalks and down a storm drain. Be sure to use phosphate-free, non-toxic biodegradable soaps and waxes. Check under the car. Grime, dirt and salt may have accumulated in crevices of the undercarriage, especially in colder regions, so spray underneath, too. Be observant. A fender-bender, stray pebbles or the impact of another car door may have chipped exterior paint. According to the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence, corrosion, acid rain, storm damage and harsh sunlight can also mar body paint and expose metal surfaces. Treat these blemishes with a stop-rust spray and touch-up paint before they spread. Sources: epa.gov, ASE.com, CarWash.org, ehow.com
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Andropause is the Male Equivalent of Menopause by kevin Bandy, rPH
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he term andropause refers to the reduced production in middle-aged men of testosterone. This generally occurs between the ages of 40 to 55, though it can occur as early as 35 or as late as 65. In most males, there is a natural reduction in testosterone production starting at about age 40. The normal rate decreases by approximately 1 percent per year, but can be much more dramatic in the 30 percent of males affected by this condition. Low testosterone levels can affect men’s health in several ways. Men may suffer from fatigue, depression, anger or
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confusion. They may also experience infertility, diminished libido, erectile dysfunction, changes in body composition and loss of facial or body hair. While many forms of prescription medications are used to replace the testosterone to appropriate levels, there are also natural ways and lifestyle changes that can help increase the levels. Several foods can naturally introduce testosterone into the body, including radishes, cabbage, turnips, beef, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, garlic, oysters, eggs and cauliflower. A regular diet of these foods has been shown to boost testosterone levels. Essential fatty acids can also improve testosterone levels and can be found in flaxseed oil, avocados, peanuts, fish, canola oil and olive oil. The overall best diet for increasing testosterone levels is one comprised of high proteins, moderate fat and low carbohydrates. Heavy exercise of large muscle groups can also have a positive affect on testosterone levels. Examples are squats, bench presses or back rows, especially when done in sets of three. On the other hand, a study at the University of North Carolina showed levels could plunge as much as 40 percent after overtraining muscle groups without allowing them to recuperate. Properly done, hard exercise can be of benefit. Sleeping a full eight hours per night is also essential to allowing the body to repair itself. Decreasing alcohol consumption and dropping that spare tire around the middle can have positive results for increased testosterone production, as well. Increasing testosterone in this andropause group can improve psychological well-being and mood. It may also help increase muscle mass, bone mass, strength and stature. There may be a positive effect on libido and improvement in erectile function. It is also believed that increases in testosterone have positive cardiovascular benefits. Scientists are even testing to see if it can help prevent or delay the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. When testosterone levels are unable to be raised by exercise, diet or lifestyle changes alone, the data shows it is beneficial to raise them by pharmaceutical intervention. A middle-aged male experiencing some of these symptoms should consider doing the right thing for their body, mind and overall health. Kevin Bandy is a pharmacist at Mack Bayou Pharmacy, located at 82 Mack Bayou Loop, Ste. B., in Miramar Beach. For more information, call 850-622-0730 or visit mbcpharmacy.com. See ad, page 34.
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Florida Lawn Spray Spreads Disturbing Effects Chlorothalonil, sold under the brand names Bravo, Echo and Daconil, is a toxic fungicide that’s been used by farmers for more than 40 years to protect 65-plus crops—including fruits, vegetables, ornamental plants and nuts—from 125 diseases caused by mold and fungus. It’s also become a popular commercial turf grass and home lawn spray in Florida. Researchers at the University of South Florida (USF), in Tampa, conducted an experiment they claim mimics realworld conditions of application and runoff into waterways that produced alarming results. USF Biologist Taegan McMahon, co-author of the study published in the journal Ecology Letters, describes how a variety of species were affected. “It basically wiped out all of the amphibians,” McMahon reports. Most of the snails, crayfish, water plants and other creatures in a series of tanks, including the smallest floating organisms, also died, which allowed algae to grow into oxygen-hogging blooms. The poison works by disrupting cellular respiration. Co-author Biologist Jason Rohr states, “Some species were able to recover from the chemical assault, but the ecosystem was fundamentally changed after its exposure to chlorothalonil.” The researchers note that the results of this ecosystemlevel experiment are consistent with several laboratory toxicity studies and observations in the field. Source: Tampa Bay Online/The Tampa Tribune
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New Laser Technology Promotes Accelerated Healing at Wheeler Chiropractic by Martin Miron
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heeler Chiropractic Clinics, LLC, located in Pea Ridge, between Pace and Milton, offers comprehensive, non-surgical chiropractic care, physical therapy and massage therapy to successfully treat pain. Now, Dr. Wheeler offers the 15-watt Class IV K-Laser 1200 in the Pensacola area, used for treating discomfort stemming from sports injuries, personal injuries, auto accidents, lower back pain, arm or leg pain, TMJ, carpal tunnel, skin disorders, bulged or herniated discs, headaches and neck pain. The K-Laser stimulates blood flow that brings nutrients to and takes waste from the targeted cells, as well as dramatically increasing ATP production by means of activating the body’s natural healing system using a precisely determined healing temperature and subdermal light stimulation. ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is a coenzyme that transports chemical energy within cells for metabolism. It is one of the end products of photophosphorylation, cellular respiration and fermentation, and is used by enzymes and structural proteins in many cellular processes, including biosynthetic reactions, motility and cell division. Scientific studies have shown that K-Laser therapy can help with tendinopathies, carpal tunnel syndrome, myofascial trigger pints, tennis elbow,
ligament sprains, muscle strains, repetitive stress injuries, plantar fasciitis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, shoulder, back and knee pain, shingles, post-traumatic injury, trigeminal neuralgia, fibromyalgia, diabetic neuropathy, venous ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, burns, deep edema and congestion. During each painless treatment, laser energy increases circulation, drawing water, oxygen and nutrients to the damaged area. This creates an optimal healing environment that reduces inflammation, swelling, muscle spasms, stiffness and pain. As the injured area returns to normal, function is restored and pain is relieved. The biological effect stimulated by laser therapy is related to the number of photons that reach the affected area, not just the number of photons incident on the surface. The number of sessions will depend on the exact diagnosis, age and overall health status of the patient and other factors. In general, acute conditions can be treated more frequently and typically in four to six visits. Wheeler is accepting patients now to benefit from both his 17 years of clinical experience and the cuttingedge technology of the K-Laser. Wheeler Chiropractic Clinics is located at 5211 Hwy. 90, Ste. C. For more information and appointments, call 850-889-4005 or visit IFixBacks.com. natural awakenings
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LIFE LIFT Being Happy from the Inside Out by Judith Fertig
An age-old question rides a new wave of bestseller lists, university research and governmental soul-searching. The answers to “What are the secrets of a happy life?” might surprise us.
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appiness is the only true measure of personal success,” advises Geoffrey James, of Hollis, New Hampshire, author of How to Say It: Business to Business Selling. His work confirms that the rollercoaster world of business does not always promote a sense of well-being. James believes, “The big enemy of happiness is worry, which comes from focusing on events that are outside your control.” For him, something as simple as a good night’s sleep contributes to personal happiness. Each of us has certain things that help make us feel positive, and they often come in small moments, advises Ed Diener, Ph.D., a psychology professor at the University of Illinois and author of Happiness: Unlocking the Mysteries of Psychological Wealth. Based on 25 years of research into the subject, he’s a recognized expert in what he calls “subjective well-being.” In a recent six-part BBC series on happiness, Diener told viewers, “It may 18
sound silly, but we ask people, ‘How happy are you, on a scale of one to 10?’ The interesting thing is that it produces real answers that are valid—not perfect, but valid—and they predict all sorts of real things in their lives.”
Getting to Happy
The moment-to-moment path to happiness follows a trail blazed by paradox. A recent University of Missouri College of Business study by Marsha Richins, Ph.D., suggests that happiness is in the wanting, not the getting. As noted Positive Psychologist Martin Seligman, Ph.D., remarks, “Focusing solely on happiness as a foundation of a good life,” won’t get you there. Gretchen Rubin, the New York City-based author of The Happiness Project and Happier at Home, further finds that, “Happiness doesn’t always make you feel happy.” Trying each day to be emotionally centered, affable, kind, conscientious, generous, patient, principled, accomplished, spiritual and
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true to yourself—the kind of person that should be happy and that makes other people happy—can be tough. Widespread economic and associated financial challenges have made many question whether money can buy happiness, a common core assumption of the “happiness starts on the outside” approach. Apparently, money can sometimes buy feelings of well-being, but only to a certain degree, according to researchers Angus Deaton and Daniel Kahneman, at Princeton University’s Woodrow Wilson School of Public & International Affairs. In 2010, they surveyed 450,000 randomly chosen residents across the country via daily questionnaires. The study revealed that, “Low income exacerbates the emotional pain associated with such misfortunes as divorce, ill health and being alone.” Yet they also discovered that, “High income buys life satisfaction, but not happiness,” and there is no further progress in happiness beyond an annual income of $75,000 (Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences). On the other side of the world, in the tiny Himalayan country of Bhutan, where 70 percent of its 717,000 citizens are subsistence farmers and an annual income of $75,000 would be considered a fortune, people say they are generally happy, partly due to the nation’s “happiness starts on the inside” philosophy. Since 1971, Bhutan has been operating based on a gross domestic happiness (GDH) value system. Bhutanese Prime Minister Jigmi Y. Thinley explains that the country has focused on growing both materially and spiritually, and citizen well-being has taken precedence over economic growth. For decades, this was deemed an oddity by many in the West, although now it appears prescient. “It’s easy to mine the land and fish the seas and get rich,” says Thakur Singh Powdyel, Bhutan’s minister of education. “Yet we believe you cannot have a prosperous nation in the long run that does not conserve its natural environment or take care of the well-being of its people, which is being borne out by what is happening to the outside world.” The country measures its success in maintaining GDH by conducting regular surveys of the population. The reigning
official definition of happiness involves peace, contentment and living in harmony with all creation. Seligman, author of Flourish: A Visionary New Understanding of Happiness and Well-Being, has become a believer in GDH. “How can you measure well-being in a person, a family, a country or globally?” he queries. Research by Seligman and his colleagues at the University of Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia, points to four basic elements: positive emotion, relationships, meaning in life and accomplishment, or PERMA. Seligman says there are proven ways to improve each element. For positive emotion, writing down three “blessings”, or things that went well that day, can increase our feelings of gratitude and well-being. For relationships, actively listening and being present for a loved one and having that attention returned can strengthen those bonds. Increasing meaning in our lives, says Seligman, can be a challenge for Westerners. “We have threadbare spiritual and relationship furniture. We have too much ‘I’ and not enough ‘we,’” he says. But getting involved in something that increases the “we” factor will help make us happier.
Nurturing Signature Strengths
Self-surveys at AuthenticHappiness. com can help us identify our strengths and realize what we’re especially good at—and we increase our feelings of accomplishment by doing more of them. “You can even figure out how to do the task you like least by using your signature strength,” Seligman advises. He shares an example of a grocery store cashier that disliked bagging groceries, but was exceptional at social interaction. She made herself happier by chatting with her customers while she packed their selections. Lara Blair, a portrait photographer in Camas, Washington, believes in celebrating strengths. “If making things is what you love, give it the space in your brain, home and life that it deserves.” Blair’s seminars and retreats help people tap ways to increase feelings of creativity, accomplishment and meaning. “If you nurture it and believe that growing this beautiful thing is worth the effort, the rewards will be more than
If I become happy and it makes you happy, it is like tipping the first domino so the next one falls and that happiness spreads. ~ James Fowler, economic behaviorist, University of California-San Diego you ever dreamed,” she says. When, as a happily married lawyer with children, Rubin thought her life was missing something vital, she used her love for reading and writing to explore that wistful, “What if?” She started researching subjective happiness via Marcus Aurelius, Samuel Johnson, Benjamin Franklin and St. Thérèse de Lisieux, whom Rubin refers to as her “spiritual master.” She decided to testdrive her findings at Happiness-Project. com and began blogging about new ways of thinking and behaving that were bringing her and her readers greater selfrealization and contentment. “A great place to start is with your own body,” she counsels. “Are you getting enough sleep? Are you getting good food to eat? When you take care of those very basic things, you feel energized, and then you can start moving to address other issues.”
Sustaining Happiness
Once we’ve upped our happiness
quotient, it can still be difficult to stay at that level, says Kennon Sheldon, professor of psychological sciences at the University of Missouri, in Columbia. In a recent study conducted with researchers at the University of California-Riverside, Sheldon and his colleagues found that by both recognizing that the desire for “more” and “better” in our lives won’t stop and also appreciating what we have, we’ll stay happy. It’s equally vital to continually keep things fresh, with positive new experiences at home, work, play and exercise, as well as in relationships. In other words, sustained happiness takes a little work. “Just before going to bed,” suggests James, “write down at least one wonderful thing that happened that day. It may be anything from making a child laugh to a big sale. Whatever it is, be grateful for the present day, because it will never come again.” The benefits of individual wellbeing radiate to those around us, notes Seligman. “When individuals are flourishing, they are more productive at work, physically healthier and at peace.” He believes that as we find ways to increase positive emotion, relationships, meaning in life and individual accomplishment, it’s possible for life on Earth to flourish. Judith Fertig is a regular contributor to Natural Awakenings.
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COLORING
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How Hues Can Help and Heal by Judith Fertig
From relaxing in a hot tub amidst sparkling blue lights to sleeping soundly surrounded by soft-green walls, we continuously experience the subtle influence of colors in our surroundings.
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hile humans have long appreciated nature’s chromatic displays, it wasn’t until 1666 that Sir Isaac Newton proved that white light from the sun refracted through a prism separates into the individual bandwidths we perceive as hues. A growing body of research by physicians, environmentalists, psychologists and alternative medicine specialists is now exploring how color—as light and pigment—can affect people physically, mentally and emotionally. According to Pakistani research physicists Samina T. Yousuf Azeemi and S. Mohsin Raza, working from the University of Balochistan, “Colors generate electrical impulses and magnetic currents or fields of energy that are prime activators of the biochemical and hormonal processes in the human body.” Different colors cause different reactions, from stimulating cells to suppressing the production of melatonin. Published in the journal Evidence-Based Complementary Alternative Medicine, Azeemi and Raza’s photobiology research, applied as chromotherapy, supports premises of ancient Chinese, Egyptian and ayurvedic healing traditions in which color is intrinsic to healing: for example, red increases circulation; yellow stimulates nerves; orange increases energy; and blue and green soothe everything from skin irritations to anxiety. Blue light can reset our biological clocks. Although electric light attempts to mimic natural sunlight, the body does not sense it that way, according to findings published in Environmental Health Perspectives. During the day, artificial light with more blue wavelengths may help improve the performance of students and employees working indoors; at night, a reduction of the blue portion in artificial lighting provided for shift workers could protect against sleep disturbances. The irony, notes Science Writer David C. Holzman, of Lexington, Massachusetts, is that applications of blue light are now used to cure some of the very things it can cause—sleeplessness and depression.
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Sonya Nutter, a Kansas City mother of three elementary schoolchildren, can attest to the soothing effect of blue light when soaking in her Kohler chromotherapy tub in the dark: “It’s even better than lavender scent for calming,” she says. “Color clearly has aesthetic value, but it can also carry specific meaning and information,” says Andrew J. Elliot, Ph.D., professor of psychology at the University of Rochester, in New York. He and a team of researchers concluded that, “Seeing red is not good before [taking] a test measuring performance” (Journal of Experimental Psychology: General). In contrast, they found that seeing green enhances creative performance. Photodynamic therapy, a recently developed, non-invasive cancer treatment, involves injections of a light-sensitive solution, followed by shining laser-emitted blue light on internal tumors or light-emitting diodes (LED) on surface tumors. A National Cancer Institute fact sheet explains how such light kills cancer cells and shrinks tumors. Based on the success of NASA experiments and research at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital, red LED lights are also helping cancer patients deal with sore mouths associated with chemotherapy and radiation used for bone marrow and stem cell transplants. Treating diabetic ulcers is another application, according to a 2012 study in the Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Diabetes of South Africa. Red light sessions at many medical spas help rejuvenate aging skin by stimulating collagen production. Color as pigment can convey subtle cues to influence our perceptions, attitudes and behavior. In a study conducted at England’s Oxford University and Spain’s Polytechnic University of Valencia, for example, participants believed that hot chocolate tasted better in orange mugs than any other color, with white scoring lowest. “Color associations are so strong and embedded so deeply that people are predisposed to certain reactions” when they see a color, explains Elliot, a learned association that is often culturally based. Because color can engender individual emotional response, it plays a major role in one’s preferences in surroundings, including wall colors, furnishings and appliances. Pantone, a leading provider of color systems to businesses worldwide, annually recommends a specific color that it feels best connects with the current zeitgeist, or prevailing spirit and mood, so that manufacturers of paints, kitchenware and fabric will produce the look people will want to have around them. In 2011 Pantone picked a vibrant pink. Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, explained that “In times of stress, we need something to lift our spirits, a captivating, stimulating color that gets the adrenaline going.” Now sensing greater optimism, their 2013 color choice is a vivid emerald, described as “lively, radiant and lush… a color of elegance and beauty that enhances our sense of well-being, balance and harmony.” Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle. blogspot.com.
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any physical and psychological issues are processed through the stomach and gut? “Butterflies”, tightness and nausea are familiar sensations when experiencing feelings of fear, excitement, stress and anxiety. Underlying them is an extensive network of neurons lining the gut, known as the “second brain”. Michael Gershon, an expert in neurogastroenterology at New York Presbyterian Hospital, believes the second brain connects with the brain in our skull, working together to determine our mental and physiological states. The nerves in our gut influence a large part of our emotions, through the vagus nerve. According to studies published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, our butterflies are signaling stress as the processes of the fight-or-flight response take effect. Studies using rodents have indicated that microbiome (microbes and their genomes) in the gut influences neural development, brain chemistry and a wide range of behavioral issues, including emotional behavior, pain perception and stress response. Research is showing that maintaining a balance between beneficial and disease-causing bacteria in the gut can even alter brain chemistry. Also, knowing that the brain can exert a powerful influence on gut bacteria, even mild stress can cause imbalance in the gut, increasing vulnerability to infection, disease and negative feedback to the nervous system. Neurotransmitters in the brain are also found in the gut, so medications affecting neurotransmitters, such as antidepressants, often cause nausea and other gastric issues as side effects. Serotonin, the feel-good neurotransmitter, in the second brain might even play a
role in autism and osteoporosis. Part of its job is to protect the immune system, help us sense environmental threats and influence our responses. Serotonin is involved in preventing depression and regulating sleep and appetite. Close to 95 percent of serotonin is present in the gut, not the brain. According to Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride, in her book, Gut and Psychology Syndrome, there are many connections between recovery from addiction and mental illness based on the gut, including the symptoms (depression, anxiety, phobias), sensitivity to what is being eaten, issues that mimic psychological components, commitment to abstinence, triggers and positive response to nutrition. Looking at the damage from alcohol and drug abuse, she indicates that widespread immune system dam-
age, brain damage and weakened immune systems are creating a growing epidemic of mental and physiological problems that lead to behavioral abnormalities, poor mental development, mental illness, allergies and digestive diseases. Individuals that suffer from addiction often have significant medical issues, including lung and cardiovascular disease, stroke, cancer and mental disorders. Especially vulnerable to damage from alcohol is the cerebral cortex, which is responsible for higher brain function and problem solving, and the hippocampus, responsible for memory and learning. Toxic inhalants damage the heart kidneys, lungs and brain. Cocaine is linked to heart and respiratory problems, as well as nerve and digestive system problems. All of these results are accompanied by severe mental health and psychological problems affecting all organs in the body, including the gut. Depression, anxiety, addiction to drugs and alcohol may not seem to be likely associated with good intestinal and digestive health, but the brain and gut are connected, and better brain function is dependent upon good gut function. We are just learning about the intimate relationship between digestive health and mental health, but changes in how we treat diseases, including addiction, could be affected. Diane Vchulek, MA, MS, LMHC, NCC, is the director of clinical services for Twelve Oaks Recovery Center, in Navarre. She holds an MS in counseling and human development, an MA in clinical psychology and is a licensed mental health counselor. Contact her at 850-939-1200 or TwelveOaksRecovery.com. See ad, page 32.
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Dad & Daughter Dates Making the Most of Cherished Time Together by Clint Kelly
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he ancient Greek playwright Euripides, renowned for his Greek tragedies portraying strong female characters, was likely a decent dad. He wrote, “To a father growing old, nothing is dearer than a daughter.” Entrepreneur and life coach Greg Wright, of Austin, Texas,
updates the concept of this precious relationship in Daddy Dates: Four Daughters, One Clueless Dad, and His Quest to Win Their Hearts. He says that before the age of 30, God gave him a lovely wife; four girls, or “beginner ladies”; and a succinct mission statement: “Don’t mess up.” Possessing an overwhelming compassion and protective instinct for each of his children, Wright decided early on “to teach them the right way to date and to treasure their specialness as much as I do.” One of his chief assignments was respectfully modeling good dating habits for his daughters, a talent that doesn’t necessarily come naturally to dads. They may understand how significant a fathering relationship is to her self-worth in becoming a dauntless and independent adult, but may be uncertain how to make a proper investment spiritually and emotionally. Healthcare marketing executive David Kinard, of Seattle, Washington, invests heavily in both his son and daughter. Having grown up in a separated family with no fatherly role model, he has focused on spending time with both kids, and knows it’s especially important for a girl. “I wanted my daughter to know that I loved her for who she was and not for anything she said or did, and that she didn’t need to give her body away to find love.” He felt the best way to convey these truths was to provide dedicated time together. Wednesdays were without fail their date nights, beginning at age 4; dates are less frequent now that his daughter
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is 16, but even when the relationship feels at odds, dates have consistently brought them together. “She always got to choose where we went to dinner,” Kinard recalls. “We’d sit for a long time, eat our favorite foods and play a silly card game.” They talked about anything, nothing, everything. “She glows when she talks about past dates,” he continues. “I have earned the ability to talk with her about the more sensitive subjects in her life such as boys, sex, friends and family.” Seattle Pacific University Alumni Director Ken Cornell believes that bonding through dating his two girls, ages 14 and 17, is a true privilege. He says the same is true of his wife of 27 years. “It is so important to get away from the routine, to focus on each other,” Cornell remarks. “It’s amazing what is said when we give space for a relationship to deepen.”
His younger daughter believes, “It’s confidence building; it makes me stronger to be with someone who believes and has hope in me.” Dressing up on occasion, holding the door open and allowing her to order for herself show respect and make her feel treasured. Later, if she doesn’t get that same level of respect on a first date with a boy, she will be less likely to schedule a second. Cornell often worries that he doesn’t model enough of the love and honor his girls deserve. He finds grace in prayer. “I ask God regularly for wisdom and forgiveness to help me steward my relationship with my daughters and wife.” The writer’s own family of six, including two daughters, has a long history of carving out precious time for refreshing fun. It naturally evolved from movies and petting zoos when they were young to canoeing and college campus events as they grew up. “My boyfriends knew that if we were going to last, they had to impress my dad,” remembers our youngest daughter Amy, today a wife and esthetician living in Medina, Ohio. “It was important to know that my dad cared enough to engage in my life. When college life was chaotic, it was comforting to have a dad close to my heart. Our dates through the years allowed us to share stories, secrets and sorrows, and to laugh.” Clint Kelly’s books include Dare to Raise Exceptional Children.
Ideal Dates 101 Some of these activities may bring out the twinkle in any daughter’s eyes. Join an ethnic cooking class. Then watch a DVD set in the corresponding country or region. Be a Sport. Suggest doubles tennis or ride a bicycle built for two. Volunteer at a local charity. Help others and then stop at the ice cream parlor on the way home. Make a home drive-in. Decorate cardboard boxes together so they look like favorite cars. Then sit in them to watch fun movies like Toy Story or Up… and pass the heirloom popcorn. Paint some pottery. Many ceramics stores offer lessons. Make individual or joint artistic creations that can become home decorations and visual memories. Shop at the dollar store. Secretly spend one dollar on each other, and then unveil the gifts over a frozen yogurt treat. Gotcha! Arrange with her school for her to leave school early for a surprise lunch date. natural awakenings
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grow, Pick, grill Making the Most of Summer’s Bounty by Claire O’Neil
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n outdoor spaces from Cape Cod, Massachusetts, to Arch Cape, Oregon, produce is growing and grill embers are glowing. Growing a garden and grilling its bounty have never been more popular. For the first time since 1944, when 20 million “Victory” gardeners pro-
duced 44 percent of the fresh vegetables in the United States, food gardening is outdistancing flower gardening. In its latest survey of garden retailers, the National Gardening Association found that consumers’ spending for growing their own food hit $2.7 billion, versus $2.1 billion for flowers.
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Barbecuing grill chefs are expanding their repertoire beyond grass-fed burgers and steaks. More vegetables and fruit are being grilled now than in the past, according to the latest annual survey by leading grill manufacturer Weber. This all makes sense to Karen Adler and Judith Fertig, co-authors of The Gardener & the Grill. They’ve observed that when the bounty of the garden meets the sizzle of the grill, delicious things happen. “Natural sugars in vegetables and fruits caramelize,” says Adler. “Essential oils in fresh herbs become more aromatic. The colors of fruits and vegetables stay more vivid when grilled, rather than when cooked any other way.” “Grilling gives even familiar foods an exciting new makeover,” notes Fertig. For example, by cutting a head of cabbage into quarters, brushing each cut side with olive oil and then grilling and chopping, the backyard chef infuses a grill flavor into a favorite coleslaw. Flatbreads, patted out from prepared whole-grain or gluten-free pizza dough, can be brushed with olive oil, grilled on both sides and then topped with flavorful garden goodies. Simple fruits like peaches and plums—simply sliced in half, pitted and grilled—yield fresh taste sensations, especially cradling a scoop of frozen yogurt. A quick foray to the garden or farmers’ market can provide just the right colorful, flavorful edge to any summer barbecue. Claire O’Neil is a freelance writer in Kansas City, MO.
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Fresh on the Grill Hearty but not heavy, this pizza takes kale (or alternatively, Swiss chard or collard greens) and onions from the garden, and then adds vegetarian chorizo to accent. Yields 4 servings 1 pound fresh whole grain or gluten-free pizza dough 1 /4 cup whole grain or gluten-free flour for sprinkling 4 new potatoes, cooked and thinly sliced 8 kale leaves Olive oil, for brushing and drizzling Grapeseed oil for brushing the grill rack 8 oz cooked and crumbled vegetarian chorizo (Portuguese or other spicy sausage optional) 1 /2 cup chopped green onion (white and light green parts) Coarse freshly ground black pepper Prepare a hot fire on one side of the grill for indirect cooking. Oil a perforated grill rack with grapeseed oil and place over direct heat. Divide the dough into four equal parts. Sprinkle with whole grain or glutenfree flour and press or roll each piece into an 8-inch circle. Sprinkle flour of
choice on two large baking sheets and place two rounds of dough on each sheet. Brush the potatoes with olive oil, place on the perforated grill rack and grill for 15 minutes, turning often, or until tender before topping the pizza. Brush the kale with olive oil. Grill leaves for 1 minute on each side or until slightly charred and softened. Quickly trim off the bottom of the stalk and strip the leaves from the stems. Finely chop the leaves and set aside. Brush one side of each pizza with olive oil and place, oiled side down, on the direct heat side of the grill grate. Grill for 1 to 2 minutes or until the dough starts to bubble. Brush the top side with olive oil and flip each pizza round, using tongs, onto a baking sheet. Quickly brush pizza rounds with additional olive oil, and then spoon on one-fourth of the sliced potato and grilled kale. Sprinkle toppings of sausage and green onion. Drizzle a bit more overall olive oil and season with pepper. Using a grill spatula, place each pizza on the indirect side of the fire. Cover and grill for 4 to 5 minutes or until the kale has slightly wilted and the topping is hot. Serve hot.
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Grilled Peaches with Lemon Balm Gremolata
This recipe is simple, yet full of flavor. A traditional gremolata condiment includes parsley, lemon zest and garlic, but this sweeter version finds deliciousness in fruit. Using a microplane grater culls the flavorful yellow part of the lemon rind without the bitter white pith. Chopping the herbs with the lemon zest make the flavors blend together better. Yields 4 servings /4 cup packed lemon balm leaves or 1 Tbsp packed mint leaves 1 /2 tsp lemon zest Pinch kosher or sea salt 4 peaches, halved and pitted 1
Prepare a medium-hot fire in the grill. Chop the lemon balm or mint and lemon zest together until very fine. Sprinkle a pinch of salt over the leaves and chop again. Set aside in a small bowl. Place the peach halves cut-side down on the grill. Grill 4 to 6 minutes, turning once, until they are tender and slightly blistered. To serve, place two peach halves in each guest’s bowl and sprinkle the lemon balm gremolata over all of them. Source: Recipes adapted from The Gardener & the Grill. natural awakenings
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Baja Fish Tacos
Grill the “flesh”, or cut side, of fish fillets first (not the skin side, which is darker because it is more delicate) directly over the fire for 3 to 4 minutes.
Fresh fish tacos with a twist are a healthy treat. Tip: Assemble the raw slaw ingredients before grilling the cabbage, which cooks simultaneously with the fish.
Grilled Napa Cabbage Slaw Taco Topping 1 large head Napa cabbage, cut in half lengthwise Grapeseed oil, for brushing 1 cup assorted baby greens, such as spinach, oak leaf lettuce or Boston lettuce 8 green onions, chopped (white and green parts) 1 /4 cup tarragon vinegar 1 /4 cup sour cream 1 /2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 /2 tsp fine kosher or sea salt Baja Fish 11/2 lbs mahi mahi, catfish, halibut or other mild, non-farmed, white fish (about 3/4 -inch thick) 1 /4 cup blackened seasoning or other barbecue spice mixture
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Yields 4 servings
8 whole-wheat flour tortillas, for serving 8 lemon wedges, for serving 11/2 cups of a favorite salsa, for serving Prepare a hot fire in the grill. Brush the cut sides of the Napa cabbage halves with oil. Coat the fish fillets with the blackened seasoning or other selected spice mix. Grill the cabbage, cut-side down, directly over the fire for 2 to 3 minutes or until the cabbage shows good grill marks, then remove from heat.
Turn the fish only once, and finish cooking with the skin side against the grate another 3 to 4 minutes, for 10 total minutes per inch of thickness (most fish fillets are about ¾-inch thick). Note: The skin side is last because it has more connective tissue and holds together better on the grill. Finish assembling the slaw. Thinly slice the grilled cabbage and place in a large bowl. Stir in the greens and green onions. Having earlier combined and mixed the vinegar, sour cream, lemon juice and salt for the slaw dressing in a small bowl, now pour it over the greens mixture. Toss to blend. Assemble the tacos by placing some of the grilled fish on each tortilla. Top each with about one-third cup of the slaw and roll up, soft taco-style. Serve with a lemon wedge and a small ramekin of salsa.
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Budd, who lives with his wife in Burke, Virginia, says, “Not everyone can join the Peace Corps, but they might share a week or two of vacation time.” Nine months after Hurricane Katrina, Rebuilding Together was looking for unskilled labor to help in New Orleans. So he helped prep homes for incoming electricians, plumbers and carpenters, and then painted. He was hooked, and has subsequently volunteered in China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Kenya and the West Bank. His awardwinning book, The Voluntourist, details his experiences. Megan Wieder, a high school senior in Titusville, Pennsylvania, mulched trails and painted park equipment and homes during her week in
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New Orleans as a volunteer for People to People, which hosts future leaders for such projects. “I learned I can help others,” she says. This October, the Sierra Club’s New Jersey Seashore Service will assist the Natural Resource Education Foundation of New Jersey with its forest, marsh and meadowlands conservation efforts. The project will simultaneously allow participants to observe the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy along the shoreline, as well as in nearby communities.
Infrastructure Improvements The Sierra Club’s August trip to Mt. Rainier, in Washington, will train volunteers to work with the National Park Service in repairing hiking trails and building restraining walls at an elevation of 6,600 feet. Stunning views grace the two-mile hike from the Sunrise Visitor Center. Volunteer organizer DiDi Toaspern observes, “We are doing work that wouldn’t get done otherwise due to budget restraints. Even removing invasive plants helps to protect native species and nesting areas.”
Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) will bring volunteers to Yosemite National Park in northern California this September to assist park rangers in contouring trails to shed water and cut or move vegetation that blocks trails or impedes streams. This fall, volunteers in New York City’s Bronx borough will also help the city parks department clear an overgrown 60-acre area surrounding the gardens of the Bartow-Pell Mansion, built in 1836, a museum for 19th-century furnishings and decorative arts since 1946. Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park, in Canandaigua, New York, features nine separate gardens—stylized as secret, Italian, Japanese, rose, blue and white, pansy, moonlight, old-fashioned and rock gardens. Each May, volunteers learn to plant decorative designs that can involve up to 8,000 plants, and others maintain the gardens throughout the summer.
Animal Conservation After a tasty vegan breakfast, volunteers in New York’s Finger Lakes region care for 500 rescued farm animals like Marge, a
playful pig, at the 175-acre Watkins Glen Farm Sanctuary. Similar shelters bless Orland and Los Angeles, California. When Archosaurs Attacked and Reptiles Ruled Texas is the catchy name for the city of Arlington’s archeology education site (estimated at 95 million years old) where volunteer teams unearth fish, shark, ray, turtle and dinosaur fossils. “Last year, a new crocodilian species was found there,” says Rob Stringer of Earthwatch UK. In two-week stints, volunteers chart locations, clear areas, dig drainage trenches and prepare fossils for identification. There’s something for everyone in the emotional, spiritual and physical challenge of voluntouring. “Upon arrival, one’s first thought is, ‘What have I let myself in for?’ but upon returning home, you step back and see the value,” advises Budd. “Volunteers don’t change the world so much as they change the way people see each other through shared experiences.” Avery Mack is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect at AveryMack@mindspring.com.
Voluntour Tips Do research. Don’t overlook small organizations. Review testimonials from volunteers and communities served. Ask questions to see if the project is a match for personal skills. How long has the organization been operating? Is advance work required, such as an essay on interests and expectations? What’s the cost, what does it cover and is it tax-deductible? (If an organization is more interested in a credit card number than in-person contribution, go elsewhere.) Give feedback. It’s the best way for a program to improve. Expect good customer service. Spread the word. Get the most out of the experience, and then tell friends about it. Proceeds from Ken Budd’s book, The Voluntourist, are donated to international children’s and wildlife organizations. Find tips and links to resources at TheVoluntouristBook.com.
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arefoot walking conjures images of children playing in open fields and families strolling on a beach, yet it can also embrace many other settings as part of a health and fitness routine and lifestyle of optimum wellness. As Michael Sandler and Jessica Lee attest in their new book, Barefoot Walking, “It’s not just physical; it’s soothing on an emotional and spiritual level.” In adults, many muscles in our feet may have weakened and atrophied due to disuse from wearing shoes, which substitute the support and mobility that our bodies’ lower parts were created to provide. Years of wearing tight-fitting shoes or high heels can also hamper bone density and proper alignment of each foot’s 28 bones; produce aches and pains in knees, back and neck; and constrict circulation to legs and feet, a condition compounded by desk jobs. Here are some tips in preparing to go shoeless: Work out feet. Prevention.com advises working to individually wiggle each toe; touch and rub each in its entirety; and flex and move both feet in as many different ways as possible. This will help them better absorb and distribute weight. Then, suggest Sandler and Lee, try “grabbing” exercises for toes, picking up round objects ranging in size from golf balls to baseballs. Also practice arch lifts, calf raises and ankle rolls.
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Check it out. Walk around a room and note if the weight upon landing moves from the heel to the big toe right away; if so, try shifting bodyweight while walking so that the pressure proceeds from the heel to the little toe and then across to the big toe. This maximizes functioning of the entire foot and keeps the arch from collapsing inward. This subtle change helps support knees, the pelvic floor and even abdominal muscles. Fields, dirt trails and beaches are ideal sites to start walking barefoot. Repeated skin-to-ground contact also coincides with grounding, or earthing, a therapy that connects a being with Earth’s electrical field. The concept is that this allows negatively charged free electrons to enter and eliminate free radicals, the positively charged particles that may cause diseases and inflammation. When we’re in shoes, “We’re separated [from the Earth] by an inch of rubber, which is a fantastic resistor to electricity,” the co-authors point out. Because barefoot walking stimulates foot nerve endings, it’s also a form of self-reflexology, helping to lower blood pressure and anxiety while bolstering the immune system. For all these reasons, enthusiasts conjecture that it’s wise to follow in the natural footsteps of healers past and present that have chosen to walk this way. Sandler provides special tips on getting started for some specific groups:
The human foot is a masterpiece of engineering and a work of art. ~ Leonardo da Vinci Children: “They haven’t had their feet weakened by wearing shoes for many years, so let them develop their own style.” Pregnant women: Start with a tiger walk technique (land with the heel barely off the ground, focusing on grabbing traction with the toes) for as much stability and fullest contact with the ground as possible. Seniors: Use a walk and roll technique (lift the forefoot up before gently landing heel first) to keep weight directly beneath the body’s center of gravity. “Some seniors are fearful of going barefoot; concerned their feet are soft and sensitive. But they find that it actually helps them regain balance, coordination and body-brain connections.” A key to expanding onto terrains like gravel and pavement while avoiding injury is to build up stronger plantar skin on the bottom of the feet, because it is “600 percent stronger than skin elsewhere and can grow even thicker, up to half an inch, but only if you use it,” according to Sandler and Lee. “Going about barefoot stimulates additional skin growth (layering) and pushes the moisture out of the skin (strengthening), which together, thicken the soles of your feet.” Other basic tips to avoid injury include: go slow, build foot strength, focus on form, learn to rest, inspect feet daily for potential nicks or scratches and see a physician if in doubt about anything. “Once you’re aware of your surroundings and have toughened up your feet, you’ll avoid most sharp objects and be relatively shielded from the rest,” advise Sandler and Lee, who see the activity as a big step toward greater overall health awareness. “You’ll learn more about your body… what’s right and what’s not, what’s working and what can be improved.” Randy Kambic, in Estero, FL, is a freelance writer and editor who regularly contributes to Natural Awakenings.
When Barefoot Just Won’t Do by Sharalee Hoelscher
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lip-flops, sandals, athletic shoes, high heels and other footwear could be the cause of back pain, knee problems, plantar fasciitis, foot pain and even neck pain. The arch of the foot must be able to drop down and spring back up with each step. When we step down, the arch absorbs shock that would otherwise be transmitted up into the knees, hips, spine, shoulders and neck. As we roll off the toes to lift the foot off the ground, the arch springs up, helping to propel us forward. Without this spring forward, we overtax muscles, tendons and ligaments. This normal movement of the arch, combined with full use of the ankle hinge and toe hinge, is the driving engine of more than just a comfortable stride. It allows proper movement of the hips, shoulders, arms and entire spine. The whole body moves more easily, freely and in coordinated balance, rather than a jarring and disjointed effort to walk or run. Unless a doctor has prescribed specific footwear, shoes that allow proper function of our feet should help us feel our best. When we kick our foot forward, the shoe should stay on our foot. Flip-flops require the foot’s muscles to work to keep the shoe on, rather than move freely in the walk cycle. Arch supports (including most orthotics) usually offer so much support that the arch is not able to drop down properly and absorb shock. If the arch is already held up, it cannot spring up to propel us forward. Unless a doctor or podiatrist recommends arch support, look for a shoe that is flat inside or has minimal arch support. Almost any shoe will bend at the toe hinge, but if it also bends at the arch, there is a better chance our foot’s arch will also bend the way it should. Keep heels as low as possible so the ankle hinge can function. This helps the hamstrings from getting shorter and tighter, and allows body weight to be distributed across the whole foot, rather than mostly on the toes and ball of the foot. Also, be sure there is plenty of room for toes to spread out from sideto-side, because toes help to balance our posture. Squeezing them together can contribute to bunions and other foot problems. Feet that function correctly help the entire body to move freely and without pain. Finding the right footwear can make summer or any season as comfortable as can be. Sharalee Hoelscher, RCST, a certified Rolfer for 21 years, treats people with a wide variety of physical challenges and health issues at her office in Pensacola. She can be reached at 850-450-8508 or HealingWithBodywork.com.
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Reframing Personal Priorities Craig Hamilton Explores the Gender Gap in Spiritual Growth by Kim Childs
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raig Hamilton is a writer, radio host and workshop leader devoted to helping people evolve their consciousness for the greater good. The former managing editor of What is Enlightenment? magazine, Hamilton went on to found Integral Enlightenment, an online education program for those on a contemporary spiritual path. Since then, thousands of people have participated in his courses and workshops, and the vast majority have been women. Natural Awakenings asked Hamilton for his insights on this trend.
What’s behind the gender imbalance in personal growth and enlightenment circles? Two years ago, I hosted a summit called The Way of the Evolutionary Man that included a discussion about why more men aren’t drawn to participate in these kinds of things. One of the main points made was that, while many Americans have focused on creating equality for women in the last 50 years, there hasn’t been a comparable men’s liberation movement. I know that some would say, “Why do we need that? Men are already the ones with the most power, freedom and privilege.” Yet it became clear during our discussion that men do not have freedom when it comes to choosing among valued social roles. 32
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For example, a woman can feel valued whether she pursues a professional career or something else that we might call a path of the heart, such as following artistic passions, working for a nonprofit or serving as a teacher. But if men do such things, they risk losing value among women. Traditionally, women have wanted to be with men that are more economically successful than they are. If a man decides he wants to be an artist or a spiritual practitioner or follow what we might label a higher calling, he’s stepping out of traditionally validated activities for men. So the reason that more men aren’t putting more time into their personal growth could be that they’re not being valued for that.
What might it take to shift this phenomenon? If women want men to join them on paths of personal and spiritual growth, they might need to start in analyzing the part of themselves that says, “I want a man who makes more money than me, is successful and able to be the family provider.” Many women want their men to be conscious, sensitive, reflective and capable of profound intimacy, plus be a good provider. I’ve heard from some men that feel seriously pained about this. A few said that they always wanted to be, for example, a musician or a teacher, but
they couldn’t see themselves being sufficiently successful at it, or their family discouraged it.
Is pursuing personal growth at odds with being a breadwinner? I teach a spiritual path that anyone can pursue in the midst of their busy life. It involves turning everything into a spiritual practice. It means observing your own motivations and distortions and experiencing a different relationship to life that’s no longer rooted in patterns of the past and the ego. I believe this work appeals to men because, while there is a meditative and interior dimension to it, the bigger part is calling people to step up in life and remove the obstacles inside themselves that keep them from playing their biggest game. Spiritual life isn’t about getting beyond this world; it’s about the evolution of our world through conscious participation. That’s something men and women alike can become inspired by and put their energy behind.
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How can men be most effective in a changing world? In order to be truly effective, each person needs to do the necessary inner work. It’s not enough to focus on trying to do and accomplish and acquire without clarifying what’s getting in the way of your full self-expression and creative engagement. It’s easy to think about life in terms of our history, identity, desires and concerns, but that’s just a small part of who we are. At our deepest level, we are this unfolding evolutionary process that’s been going on for more than 13 billion years. Now we have the ability to participate in the greatest adventure of all, that of conscious evolution, growing into a future aligned with our highest ideals, visions and aspirations. While that is mobilizing generations of women, I am finding that it also speaks to the highest aspirations of men. Connect with Craig Hamilton at IntegralEnlightenment.com.
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DOG SPORTS People & Pets Play Well Together by Sandra Murphy
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ith most exercise programs, while his person works out, a dog stays home alone, counting squirrels outside the window and wishing Animal Planet wasn’t a rerun. How about bringing some of that exercise home so the pet gets fit, too? John E. Mayer, Ph.D., a Chicago clinical psychologist and author of Family Fit, maintains that, “Fitness works best as a group event, including the family dog. They love to participate in many things, so be creative. Try swimming, touch football, jumping rope, rollerblading, tag or hide-and-seek.” Diane Tegethoff Meadows and Susan Riches, Ph.D., each accepted a challenge to exercise with their dogs 30 minutes a day for 30 days. “I walk my three Scotties every morning anyway, so adding minutes was easy,” says Meadows, a retired senior paralegal in Bulverde, Texas. “One of them is in charge of choosing the route, and we seldom go the same way two days in a row.” Riches, a retired Fort Lewis College professor and archaeologist, in Durango, Colorado, doesn’t let inclement weather
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interfere. “Inside, we play fetch up and down the stairs,” she says. “I hide treats for tracking games of ‘find it.’” The dogs also like to jump through hoops. “The Scottie and Westie go at it for 30 minutes; the Maltese stops after 15.” Jeff Lutton, a Dogtopia dog daycare/boarding franchisee in Alexandria, Virginia, conducts a popular running club. “On Sunday mornings we have about 15 people that run with their dogs. My golden retriever used to run six miles, but since she’s 9 now, we’ve cut back to three.” “Treibball [TRY-ball] is herding without sheep, soccer without feet,” explains Dianna L. Stearns, president of the American Treibball Association, based in Northglenn, Colorado. “All you need is Pilates balls, a target stick for pointing, a signal clicker and treats. It’s a fun, problem-solving game for all involved.” The idea is for the dog to direct rubber balls into a goal with its nose, shoulder and/or paws—eventually, as many as eight balls in 10 minutes. Treibball can be played in group classes or competitions or at home using a kiddie soccer goal.
Another exercise option is to turn the backyard into an obstacle course for the dog, kids and adults. Use a clicker to signal the next move. Four or five hula hoops spaced a bit apart provide a pattern for a sit/stay game as the dog moves into each one on command. A thin wooden dowel across two boxes and anchored to a stick-on photo hook on either end provides a hurdle. A child’s oversized plastic golf club hits a tennis or plastic ball just far enough for the dog to retrieve. For a doggie triathlon, add more elements, such as yard races between dogs and children on their tricycles or scooters down a straight path, with everyone cooling off in a hard-plastic swimming pool as part of the event. For dogs that are older or have mo-
bility issues, some stretching before or even after exercise is suggested. “Doga [dog yoga] has become a daily ritual with my 11-year-old golden retriever since the onset of arthritis in her hips and back. Besides keeping her joints limber, it’s good one-on-one time for us,” says latchkey dog expert Eileen Proctor, in Castle Rock, Colorado. “Whenever she wants to stretch, she will come up and gently paw me,” relates Proctor. “Her favorite is the upward dog pose. Before practicing doga, this dear one had trouble getting to her feet, and then was lame for a minute. Now she is able to get up and move about immediately.” When exercising with pets, always keep plenty of water handy, start slow and watch out for how the weather or workout affects the participants. Scientists have changed from saying it takes 21 days to form a new habit to admitting it may take up to three times that long. That might be true for people, but try explaining it to the dog standing at the back door on day two—he’s ready to do it again. Sandra Murphy is a regular contributor to Natural Awakenings.
Dog Running Tips by Jeff Lutton 4 Start slow 4 Run warm-up laps 4 Take breaks 4 Always carry water 4 Keep nails trimmed n Avoid running on hot pavement with longhaired or thick-coated dogs. n Shorten mileage for pups under 2 years, as well as older dogs. n Avoid concrete surfaces, which are rough on paw pads. n Stay away from winter road salt; it can cut and further damage paws. n Watch for hip or knee problems; if a dog lags behind, it’s time to stop. Jeff Lutton, of Dogtopia, conducts a running club for people and their pets in Alexandria, VA.
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inspiration consider various points of view and develop contingency plans.
Return to Childhood
Rearing kids presents the opportunity to reread favorite childhood books and disappear back into imaginative worlds.
Creativity
A.A. Milne (author of the Winnie the Pooh books) and J.K. Rowling (of Harry Potter fame) first wrote for their kids. We may also be inspired to play an instrument or take up an art form learned as a child while encouraging our children in their music or art lessons.
The Fatherhood Factor
How Raising Children Changes Men by Armin Brott
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ecoming a father is one of the most defining benchmarks in a man’s life. In their research, University of California-Berkeley Psychology Professors Phil Cowan, Ph.D., and Carolyn Cowan, Ph.D., found that when asked how important each aspect of life felt over a two-year study period, childless men surveyed showed a significant increase in the “partner/lover” aspect. But young fathers squeezed that facet into a smaller life space to accommodate the significant increase in the “parent” element. Here are a few highlights from what relevant studies by Oregon State University, in Corvallis, the University of Nevada-Las Vegas and Switzerland’s University of Zurich say about how fatherhood changes men.
Confidence and Pride
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into laughter and feeling proud when he does well confirms that we’re on our way to being a successful father. Albeit briefly, a child may even share our tastes in culture, entertainment and other areas before mapping his own individuality, but some common attitudes and interests will remain.
Patience and Humor
When something goes wrong, we can take it seriously and try to change things, or roll with it and laugh. Doing the latter can increase compassion for our own and others’ mistakes.
Flexible Thinking
Early on, it may be nearly impossible to differentiate the needs of our child and partner from our own. In reality, needs are to varying degrees in opposition, thus imposing frustrations and sorrows and forcing mutual adaptation, according to the Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry think tank. Parents should
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Raising kids produces a heightened awareness of others’ perspectives, reports University of Delaware researcher Rob Palkovitz, Ph.D. Many guys admit that they were somewhat selfish and self-centered before having kids, because having people depend on you and putting their needs before yours doesn’t come naturally. (Palkovitz notes that marriage alone doesn’t trigger this realization.)
Changing Values
Becoming a father prompts a hard look at one’s fundamental beliefs and values. Our view of what seemed harmless when we were younger, like not caring about money or possessions and potentially harmful lifestyle choices, changes completely when there’s a family to support. We see the world differently. Our health and well-being are no longer just personal concerns; they’re integral to our family. Interestingly, more mature new fathers—having had more time to hone their philosophy of life—report less of a need for fresh soul-searching than younger fathers. Superdad Armin Brott has been building better fathers for a decade through his blog, bestselling books and American Forces Network radio show. Learn more at MrDad.com and Tinyurl.com/MrDadApp.
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SUNDAY, JUNE 2 Basic Pranic Healing with Kenneth L. Williams, D.C. – 9am-5pm. Pranic Healing is an introductory course on energy healing. It teaches a person the basics of how energy healing is generated and how to use it in the healing of the physical body. $325 if registered prior to class. The Center for Pranic Healing, 206-B Center St, Gulf Breeze. 850-380-0530. Ken.PranicHealingSouth@gmail.com. PranicHealingAndWellness.com.
Summer Solstice with Alice McCall – 6-7:30pm. Integrate summer energies into your being with planetary updates and a guided healing meditation. Connect with the sun and the solstice and the role these energies have in your life. Reservations required at Alice@HealingPath.info. $20. Via Teleconference, 850-585-5496. HealingPath.info.
Self Protection Course – 11am-1pm or 5:307:30pm. Cyberdo Martial Arts Street Self-Protection. 10-week certification course. Registration required. $250. Bodyworx, 115 Gregory Sq, Pensacola. 850-466-2728. BodyWorxPensacola.com.
FRIDAY, JUNE 7 Light Language I – 6-10pm. Learn shape and color sequences that create powerful shifts in your reality. Write custom 7-shape grids that focus energies with clear intention for yourself, your environment (home, office, car) or any object that you own. $65. Skindeep Clinic, 4012 Commons Drive W, Ste 120, Destin. 850-499-2108. ExpandYourLight.com.
SATURDAY, JUNE 8 LED Light Therapy: The Next Generation for Healing – 10am-12pm. Imagine flooding your body with much-needed light, bringing it back to balance supporting the intelligence of the human body to heal itself. Reduce stress, relieve pain and rejuvenate your body. Free. Indian Bayou Golf & Country Club, 1 Country Club Drive E, Destin. 850-582-3773. DebDaniels@ cox.net. EmeraldCoastLightKeepers.com. Pranic Healing Intro – 10am-12pm. Learn techniques to calm the mind and create a sense of wholeness. Learn how to feel prana or chi life force. Learn basics of energy anatomy. Free. Ever’Man, 315 W Garden St, Pensacola. 850-221-2381. PranicHealingOasis@ gmail.com. PranicHealingCentralGulfCoast.com. Light Language II – Also June 9. 10am-6pm. Twoday workshop. At the Intermediate level, you will expand your vocabulary of shapes and colors, including specific combinations that clear imbalances, heal disease and limiting patterns from the level of the subconscious. $290, manual included. Skindeep Clinic, 4012 Commons Drive W, Ste 120, Destin. 850-499-2108. Deborah@ExpandYourLight.com. ExpandYourLight.com.
SUNDAY, JUNE 9 The Power of Intuitive Touch – 9am-6pm. This
Intuitive Business Essentials – 5-9pm. Also June 27. Two night class for small business owners. Learn quick, easy bookkeeping methods, marketing techniques, and how to make a short business plan. $125 for both sessions. Spa Aloha, 4570 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze. 850-607-1172. Innerworksmt@ gmail.com. Innerworksmt.com.
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MONDAY, JUNE 3
Summer Pilates for Teens – 3:30-4:30pm. Mondays, Jun 3-Jul 25. Give your teen the confidence that comes from having a strong, healthy body, selfawareness and great posture. Must sign up for entire session. One class per week for 7 wks. $140. Pilates Core Training, 2130 Summit Blvd, Pensacola. 850287-5836. PilatesCoreTraining.com.
$65 Skindeep Clinic, 4012 Commons Dr W, Ste 120, Destin. 850-499-2108. Deborah@ExpandYourLight.com. ExpandYourLight.com.
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class qualifies for 8 CE credits for massage therapists but is a resource for anyone who wants to discover the power of using the oldest form of communication, touch, to aid others. $125. Spa Aloha, 4570 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze. 850-607-1172. Innerworksmt@gmail.com. Innerworksmt.com.
TUESDAY, JUNE 11 Lack and Limitation with Alice McCall – 6-7pm. A guided healing meditation to remove lack thinking from their unconscious being, paving the way for a more prosperous and fulfilling life. Reservations required at Alice@healingpath.info. $15. Via Teleconference, 850-585-5496. HealingPath.info.
THURSDAY, JUNE 13 Community Healing Night – 6:30-8:30pm. $20 per session. Home of Margie and Robert Kalaluhi, please call for directions, Pensacola. 850-457-3354. Spiritgate@att.net. SpiritGateMedicine.com.
TUESDAY, JUNE 18 Spotlight on Arthritis – 12-1pm. Presented by Rachel W. Brown, M.D., Baptist Medical Group, rheumatology. Free. Andrews Institute Athletic Performance & Research, 1040 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Conference Rm B, Gulf Breeze. 850-469-7897. Susan.Sheets@bhcpns.org. GetHealthyPensacola.com. The Psychosomatics of Massage – 5p-9pm. We will be discussing core psychological concepts that are common in the client/therapist and other relationship paradigms. Discuss using boundaries and the assertion sequence to thrive. CE Credits. $70. Spa Aloha, 4570 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze. 850-607-1172. Innerworksmt@gmail.com. Innerworksmt.com.
THURSDAY, JUNE 20 Stop Aging & Begin Youthing – 10am-2pm. Energetic facelift is a transformational light-touch technique that activates vitalizing energies to restore clarity, radiance and youthful luster to the skin. Experience visible results by the end of the class.
Pranic Healing Level I Workshop – Also Sun, June 23. 9am-5:30pm. Two-day class trains participants foundational skills to feel, control and apply pranic energy to promote physical and emotional wellbeing. Facilitating health through prayer and meditation. CE Credits. $350. 7100 Plantation Rd, Ste #11, Pensacola. 850-221-2381. PranicHealingOasis@ gmail.com. PranicHealingCentralGulfCoast.com.
SUNDAY, JUNE 23 Intuitive Deep Tissue – 9am-6pm. For massage therapists and bodyworkers who want to refine their touch, dispel myths about deep tissue massage and transition to deeper levels of tissue while creating a nurturing, powerful touch. 8 hrs CE for LMTs. $125. Spa Aloha, 4570 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze. 850-607-1172. Innerworksmt@gmail.com. Innerworksmt.com.
THURSDAY, JUNE 27 Minimally Invasive Surgical Solutions for Acid Reflux – 12-1pm. Presented by Jack Tyson, M.D. Free. Baptist Medical Park, Azalea Room, 9400 University Pkwy, Pensacola. 850-469-7897. Susan. Sheets@bhcpns.org. GetHealthyPensacola.com.
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SERVICES BE MORE COMFORTABLE IN YOUR BODY! – Find relief from injuries, pain, movement restrictions and postural/ structural imbalances with ROLFING. Sharalee Hoelscher, Certified Rolfer™, RCST®, (Lic. #MA34039). 850-450-8508. HealingWithBodywork.com.
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ongoingevents All Calendar events must be received by the 15th of the month prior to publication. Limited to approximately 25 words. See exact character count on website. Submit from our website only at NWFNaturally.com. $10 per entry.
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21st Century Parenting: With Arlene Karian – 9:30am-4:30pm. Learn the 7 research-validated keys to raise an extraordinary child in a oneday retreat by a former single divorced welfare Mom who mentored her son to become a multimillionaire before the age of 30. Learn what you need to do first to bring out your child’s greatest potential by combining parenting and mentoring to see what you and your child are capable of becoming. $199 individual, $349 couples. Skindeep Clinic, 4012 Commons Drive W, Ste 120, Destin. 850-586-1500. Lifepath@cox.net.
Lunchtime Pilates Class –12pm. Use of reformers, towers and chairs for intermediate levels. $28 or packages avail. 2130 Summit Blvd, Pens. 850-2875836. PilatesCoreTraining.com. Multi-level Pilates Mat Class with props – 5:45pm. All levels. $12 or packages avail. 2130 Summit Blvd, Pens. 850-287-5836. PilatesCoreTraining.com. Tai Chi – 6pm. All levels. Free. Florida Blue, Located in Cordova Commons, 1680 Airport Blvd, Pens. 850-202-4188. Abhaya Open Yoga – 6:30-8pm. A vigorous Vinyasa flow class taught by Nancy LaNasa. Who doesn’t like yoga on Monday? $12. Abhaya Yoga Center, 415a N Tarragona St, Pens. 850-439-0350.
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SATURDAY, JUNE 29 Emerald Coast Health, Wellness, Home, Patio, & Family Expo – Also Sun 6/30. 10am-6pm. Find out about the newest products and services, expert advice, plus budget friendly tips. Topics include health & wellness, home improvement, gardening, conservation, community programs, family & lifestyle, sustainable energy, and more. An exciting weekend filled with interesting exhibits, speakers, workshops, door prizes, new products and information on modern green living and ways to wellness. Connect with area experts who can help you expand your green horizon. Free. Pensacola Interstate Fair Grounds Conference Bldg, 6655 Mobile Hwy, Pensacola. 850-941-4321. EmeraldCoastHealthExpo.com.
savethedate SATURDAY, JUNE 29 The Enlightened Mom Workshop – 2-4pm. Tired of worrying about the happiness and success of your family? Join spiritual coach and award-winning author, Terri Amos-Britt, and discover 3 simple steps to release emotional chaos, guilt and worry so you and your family thrive instead of survive. Love Offering. Unity of Pensacola, 716 North 9th Ave, Pensacola. 850-654-9946. Info@TheEnlightenedMom.com. TheEnlightedMom.com/unity.
SUNDAY, JUNE 30 Lower Chakra Work with Alice McCall – 3-4pm. A guided healing meditation where attendees will experience transformational chakra work. Tune-up your lower chakras, allowing you to live more freely with conscious choice versus old habits. Reservations required: Email Alice@HealingPath.info. $15. Teleconference. 850-585-5496. HealingPath.info.
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Meditation – 6am. 1st Tues. Guided meditation led by Reverend Jamie Sanders. Love offering. Unity of Pensacola, 716 North 9th Ave, Pens. 850-438-2277. Metaphysical Bible Study – 10am. Unity of Pensacola. 716 North 9th Ave. Pens. 850-438-2277. Kids Nutrition and Exercise Camp – 1-3:15pm. Jun 4-27, Tu & Th. Bootcamp/Nutrition. Age 6-11 (1-2:30) and 12-18 (1:45-3:15). After bootcamp, kids will learn about planning and prep for healthy meals and snacks. $160. Bodyworx, 115 Gregory Sq, Pens. 850-466-2728. BodyWorxPensacola.com. Abhaya Slow Flow Yoga – 5:30-7pm. A slower paced Vinyasa yoga class taught by Nancy LaNasa, certified Jivamukti instructor. $12. Abhaya Yoga Center, 415a N Tarragona St, Pens. 850-439-0350. Truth on Tap – 6pm. Last Tuesday of each month, spiritual discussion with Rev Jamie Sanders. Ozone Pizza Pub, 1010 North 12 Ave, Suite 111, Pens. 850-438-2277. Meditation/Pranic Healing Clinic – 6:15-7:45pm. MCKS is a planetary meditation for peace, a prayer which facilitates world harmony @6:15pm. Pranic Healing Clinic is energy based concept to wellness promoting general wellness/stress reduction @7pm. Free. Bodyworx Wellness Center, 115 Gregory Sq, Pens. 850-433-2042. PranicHealingCentralGulfCoast.com. Guided Meditation – 7:30-8:30pm. Facilitated by Brenda Q. Bischoff, C.L.C., C.HT., C.I. $10. 7100 Plantation Rd., Ste. 11, Pens. Healing and Meditation Clinic. Physical/emotional protocols, energy based concept to wellness. Lorraine, 501 Adams St., Pens. 850-433-2042.
wednesday Health Consultations – 9:30am-6pm. One-onone with Herbalist Thomas Easley RH. A variety of assessment techniques used to identify the root cause of health issues. Appointment required. Pace Wellness Center, 4958 Hwy 90. 850-994-5656. PaceWellnessCenter.com.
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Yoga Class – 8:30am. Please bring own mat. Free. Florida Blue, Located in Cordova Commons, 1680 Airport Blvd, Pens. 850-202-4188. Off the Vine Produce Pick Up - Navarre – 1-4pm. Pre-order online by Sunday. PU on Wed. Private Home, 850-374-2181. Support@OffTheVine.org. OffTheVine.org. Off the Vine Organic Produce Pick Up - FWB – 1-7pm. Pre-order online by Sunday. PU on Wed. Off the Vine, 11 Eglin Pkwy NE, Fort Walton Beach. 850-374-2181. Support@OffTheVine.org. OffTheVine.org. Off the Vine Produce Pick Up - Milton – 2-6pm. Pre-order online by Sunday. PU on Wed. Alternative Health Food Store, 5533 Hwy 90, Milton. 850-374-2181. Support@OffTheVine.org. OffTheVine.org. Off the Vine Produce Pick Up - Pace – 2-6pm. Preorder online by Sunday. PU on Wed. The Wellness Center, 4958 US 90, Pace. 850-374-2181. Support@ OffTheVine.org. OffTheVine.org. Off the Vine Produce Pick Up - Pensacola – 2-6pm. Pre-order online by Sunday. PU on Wed. Aragon Wine Market, Pensacola. 850-374-2181. Support@OffTheVine.org. OffTheVine.org. Yoga with Sudevi Linda Kramer – 5:45-7:15pm. $12 drop in rate, pkgs avail. 2130 Summit Blvd, Pens. 850-287-5836. PilatesCoreTraining.com. Wellness Rocks – 6-8pm. 1st Wed. Join other health and wellness practitioners and educators to network and collaborate as we strengthen, educate and build our community. See website for monthly locations and host. 855-260-1927. Publisher@NWFNaturally. com. WellnessRocksNaturally.com. Abhaya Open Yoga – 6:30-8pm. A vigorous Vinyasa yoga class taught by Nancy LaNasa, certified Jivamukti teacher. $12. Abhaya Yoga Center, 415a N Tarragona St, Pens. 850-439-0350. Pilates Intermediate Reformer and Tower Class –7-8pm. 2130 Summit Blvd. Pens. 850-287-5836. PilatesCoreTraining.com. Unity of Pensacola Choir Practice – 6pm. Open to all who would like to perform upbeat, contemporary, positive music. 716 N. 9th Ave. Pens. 850-438-2277.
thursday Drumming Circle – 7am. Last Thurs. Drumming circle led by Michael Beck and Fred Domulot. Drums and percussion instruments provided. Love offering. Unity of Pensacola, 716 North 9th Ave,
Pens. 850-438-2277. Unitypns.org. Tai Chi and Qi Gong Exercises for Health – 9-10am. $5. Perdido Bay Community Center, 13660 Innerarity Point Rd. Cheryl 850-492-4451. Emerald Coast Tour’s Wine and Glide –5:307pm. Segway training, an hour Segway glide around downtown Pensacola with a stop at a local wine tasting. $45 per person. Space is limited and tours book up fast. 850-417-9292. Community Acupuncture and Emotion Code Clinic – 6:30-8:30pm. Dr. Bonnie McLean is providing her Community Acupuncture Clinic for stress reduction, combined with Margie Kalaluhi’s Emotion Code sessions. $20/acup, $10/ec. 5012 Muldoon Cir, Pens. RSVP 850-457-3354. SpiritGateMedicine.com. The Body, Mind, & Spirit Group of Florida – 6:30-8:30pm. 1st Thurs. Each meetup will have an array of activities, speakers, products, samples, demonstrations, practitioners, and networking opportunities. $5. Pens. 850-941-4321. Pensacolaevent@aol.com.bmsfl.com.
friday Pensacola Little Theatre’s Studio 400 – Tickets $17 for Café seating; $10 for Gen. Admission. 850434-2042. Pensacola LittleTheatre.com. The Northern Gulf Coast Chapter of USGBC –12-1pm. Meets on 2nd Friday of the month at the Bowden Building. usgbc-ngcc.com. Emerald Coast Tour’s Wine and Glide –5:307pm. Segway training, an hour Segway glide around downtown Pensacola with a stop at a local wine tasting. $45 per person. Space is limited and tours book up fast. 850-417-9292.
saturday Abhaya Open Yoga – 9-10:30am. A vigorous and fun way to recover from Friday night. Rock out on Saturday morning at Abhaya. $12. Abhaya Yoga Center, 415a N Tarragona St, Pens. 850-439-0350. Spinning and Pilates – 9-10:15am. Special spin bikes that move followed by 1/2 hour mat class. $12. 2130 Summit Blvd, Pens. 850-287-5836. PilatesCoreTraining.com. Yoga for Life – 10am.Yoga for Life and Even Flow Yoga. Peace for the body, mind and soul. Seniors $5 discount. Perdido Bay Community Center, 13660 Innerarity Point Rd, Pens. 850-865-7144. Words of Peace TV – 2pm. Last Sat. Words of Peace “What we are looking for is inside, not outside.” Prem Rawat, also honorably known as Maharaji. Cox Cable Ch 4 and WUWF Public Access Channel, Pens. 850-341-9838. Intuitive Gallery Readings By Ericka Boussarhane – 6:30-8:30pm. International Intuitive Ericka Boussarhane uses her mediumship to help others find closure and insight. $10. Mystic Cottage, 4971 Mobile Hwy, Pens. 850-941-4321. PensacolaEvent@aol.com.
sunday Abhaya Open Flow Yoga – 4:30-6pm. A great way to wind down the weekend with a challenging vinyasa class taught by Jenifer Roberts. $12. Abhaya Yoga Center, 415a N Tarragona St, Pens. 850-439-0350.
communityresourceguide ACUPUNCTURE
DENTISTRY
Coastal Acupuncture
DR. DAYTON HART, DMD
8 N Coyle Street Pensacola 850-637-1548 • CoastalAcu.com
Offering Traditional Chinese Medicine in downtown Pensacola. Our practice specializes in females from fertility to menopause. Headaches, allergies, pain and stress all relieved with acupuncture!
BEAUTY SALON VEDAT
114-B Benning Dr, Destin 850-837-2690; cell: 813-841-4890 SalonVedat@gmail.com • SalonVedat.com
Organic Salon Systems has started a revolution of healthier, cleaner, natural, organic, and better performing professional salon products. Beauty without sacrificing health. Coloring and smoothing treatments for silky, healthy hair. No SLS, ammonia, parabens or plastics. See ad, page 11.
cHIROPRACTIC WHEELER CHIROPRACTIC CLINICS, LLC Dr. Robert Wheeler, DC 5211 Hwy 90, Pace FL 32571 850-889-4005 IFIXBACKS.com
Not just Chiropractic adjustments. On-site Rehabilitation, advanced Laser Therapy, low-force Activator adjustments. Specializing pain relief and faster healing. New patient introductory special available. See ad, page 16.
Free book for new patients: Mercury Free Dentistry. Ozone, Laser No-Suture Gum Surgery, Test for compatible materials, cavity-causing bacteria. Examine for gum disease bacteria Laser Cavity Diagnoses, Saliva, pH Check, Oral Galvanic Screening, no fluoride.
energy healing BACK TO BASIC WELLNESS
Susan Giangiulio MEd, CECP, CLP 850-240-2279 Back-To-Basic-Wellness.com
Certified Lifeline Technique™ and an Emotion Code Practitioner applying kinesiology, known as muscle testing, to communicate with the subconscious. One or more sessions release trapped emotions, helping to eliminate personal obstacles and limiting behaviors.
HEART CENTERED WELLNESS Margie Kalaluhi, CLP 850-457-3354 HeartCenteredWellness.com
Intuitive energy healer certified in The LifeLine Technique, Emotion Code, Reiki Master, Reconnective Healing, Quantum Touch and is a Heal Your Life Workshop Leader.
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AUSTIN HEALING ARTS
Young Living Educator, Sponsor #327923 850-380-4943 • LaurieAzzarella@gmail.com WellnessPurposeAbundance.com/YL/123
Carole A. Austin, RN, LMT, Lic 18275 101 Clematis St, Pensacola 850-470-0420
Is your body a toxic waste site? Cleanse your entire large bowel of toxicity, harmful bacteria, accumulated waste. Safe, sanitary, refreshing. Massage, far-infrared sauna available. See ad, page 41.
SKINDEEP CLINIC WELLNESS CENTRE
Cindy Butler, Owner/Therapist 4012 Commons Dr W, Ste 120, Destin 850-269-1414 • SkinDeepDestin.com
IAOMT Protocol 225 W Laurel Ave, Foley, AL 36535 251-943-2471 • DrDaytonHart.com
Experience the healing, uplifting and detoxifying benefits of therapeutic-grade essential oils and supplements. Contact us for personal consultations, in-home classes, household products, health supplements, diffusers, group presentations and business training. See ad, page 8.
foods & supplements EVER’MAN NATURAL FOODS
Colonics, ionic footbaths, infrared saunas. Organic non-surgical facelift, weight loss (lose 20 lbs in 40 days), body wraps, massage, teeth whitening, airbrush tan, makeovers.
315 West Garden Street, Pensacola 850-438-0402 • Everman.org
Natural and certified organic products, vitamin supplements, local and organic produce, wholesome baked goods, hot deli lunches, environmentally friendly products, and educational classes and events. Mon-Sat. 7am-9pm, Sun 10am7pm. See ad, page 42.
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All organic - all the time! We bring the farmers market to you. Check our new selection every Friday and pick up the following Wed. PU or delivery available. See ad, page 17.
Finding Your “O” THE WOMAN’S 4 “SEX-PLEASURE PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS Private Discreet Education Session. As Seen On “Doctors TV show. Watch Now
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Book Today Behavioral Wellness & Arts Certified O-Shot (R)Sex Educator Call Today 850-380-0013 Dr.Monica Watts-Hopkins Contact Sites! www.about.me/dr.monicawatts
PenSAColA nATurAl foodS inC 916 W Michigan Ave, Unit C, Pensacola 850-433-8583 PensacolaNaturalFoods.com
15% off vitamins, herbs and homeopathics every day. 10% off groceries for military. Natural and organic groceries; wheat-, dairy- and glutenfree foods; nitrate-free meats and poultry; homemade sandwiches; low-carb foods; organic wine and beer; locally made jewelry, soaps and candles. Bulk-order discounts, no membership fee. See ad, page 41.
HEALINg ARTS HeAling PATH, AliCe mCCAll
Transformational Energy Healer & Counselor BS Psychology, MBA, Hypnotherapist 850-585-5496 • HealingPath.info
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Phone sessions to heal serious health issues, unwanted patterns, and more. Authored Wellness Wisdom on natural health and healing; inspired by her journey with cancer.
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HYPNOSIS BrendA Q. BiSCHoff, ClC, CHT Ci
Hypnosis, Hypnobliss™, Life Coaching, NLP 850-637-1631, 850-501-3662 Brenda@TransformYourLife.net TransformYourLife.net
Time Line Therapy, Certified NGH Hypnosis Instructor. Imagine living the life you have already dreamed of. Take the first step now. Call for a free consultation. See ad, page 19.
mAiA riZZi, CCHT Nationally Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist Practicing for over 20 years Pensacola, 850-291-8041
Specializing in stress management, behavior modification, feelings of fear and anxiety, weight loss, smoking cessation, motivational issues, relationship problems, inner-child concerns, lack of self-esteem, sports enhancement. Call for a complimentary consultation. See ad, page 24.
INTUITIVE/MEDIUM TereSA BroWn
3 W Garden St, Pensacola 850-206-1853 • TeresaBrown.net
Experienced intuitive medium, public speaker, and author. Find peace, healing and renewal of energy through energetic clearing, past life regression and spiritual counseling. Consultations in person or phone.
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SHArAlee HoelSCHer rCST®
emerAld CoAST ligHT keePerS 850-424-8261 EmeraldCoastLightKeepers.com
Light emitting diodes, or LEDs, are used to apply concentrated doses of lights and healing sound frequencies to help increase circulation, control pain, reduce stress and increase overall wellness. Ongoing sessions are given at The Golden Almond Health Food Store. Contact us to learn about our free presentations. See ad, page 9.
Certified Rolfer™ (MA34039) Registered Craniosacral Therapist 850-450-8508 • HealingWithBodywork.com
Get out of pain once and for all! Treat the source, not the symptom. Enjoy moving freely in a more organized, comfortable, and balanced body. See ad, page 30.
MelanSol is certified chemical free skin care that brings hope and peace of mind to everyone who wants to enjoy a safe relationship with the sun. See ad, page 13. ®
701 S Palafox St, Pensacola 850-417-9279 • BetterBrainServices.com Tara.Schuck@hotmail.com
Better Brain Services provides comprehensive assessments and innovative treatment options to improve your life. Services are available for children, adolescents, and adults, 5yrs & up. See ad, page 8.
PILATES PilATeS Core TrAining
Mat, Yoga, cycle, Gyrokensis, and equipment classes or private session for a personalized experience. Website lists instructors, class schedule and prices. Myofascial Release (John Barnes Method). See ad, nd Rehabilitation Pilates Classes & page 16.
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A retirement, assisted living, coretraining.com l 850-287-5836 and memory care community inspiring wellness in an enriched environment. Also, short-term respite program for caregivers to have their loved one stay as a guest; enjoy the many services and personalized care. See ad, page 2.
ummit Blvd. l Pensacola, FL 32503
Offers supplement/herbal wellness; assessment practices: iridology, tongue/fingernail/pulse analysis, glandular body typing. Healing therapies: ionic footbath, hot house, chi machine, and massage therapy.
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2068 Healthcare Ave, Navarre, FL 850-939-1200 TwelveOaksRecovery.com
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HU Presented by Eckankar In the Ever’man Community Room 327 W. Garden St. • Presented by Eckankar 850-862-2444 MiraclesInYourLife.org
Chant HU for Insight, Peace, and Calm. Chanting HU can. Expand your awareness. Help you experience divine love. Heal a broken heart, release your inner tensions. Fourth Wednesday monthly. 6pm. See ad, page 9.
Barbara Bruni, Owner 2130 Summit Blvd, Pensacola 850-287-5836 Gift Certificates Available • PilatesCoreTraining.com
Colonics, ionic footbaths, infrared sauna. Organic non-surgical facelift, weight loss (lose 20 lbs in 40 days), body wraps, massage, teeth whitening, airbrush tan, makeovers. MM27113. MA49032.
Thomas Easley, Clinical Herbalist 850-994-5656 • PaceWellnessCenter.com Facebook/The-Wellness-Center
Michael J Russ 866-242-3776 • PureSunscreen.com
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Cindy Butler, Owner/Therapist 4012 Commons Dr W, Ste 120, Destin 850-269-1414 • SkinDeepDestin.com
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Jamie Sanders, Minister 716 N 9th, Pensacola 850-438-2277 • UnityPNS.com
Unity of Pensacola offers, spiritual teachings that empower abundant and meaningful living. We provide philosophy that is spiritual, not religious, and love-based, not fear based. See ad, page 43.
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Twelve Oaks, a 102 bed drug and alcohol treatment center, specializes in treatment of addictions and co-occurring disorders. Call for a free, confidential assessment. See ad, page 32.
WELLNESS PROFESSIONALS Blue WilloW WellneSS 850-226-9355 BlueWillowWellnes.com
Working with individuals and groups to promote wellbeing through assessment and training to overcome resistance to change. Ask about our Tai Chi classes.
YOgA STUDIOS ABHAyA yogA CenTer
415-A Tarragona St N, Pensacola, FL 850-439-0350 • AbhayaYogaCenter.com
Abhaya has been voted Pensacola’s Best Yoga five years in a row, as long as we’ve been open. Take a class with us and find out why. See ad, page 9.
Is Your Body a Toxic Waste Site? Carole A. Austin, RN, LMT Colonic Hydrotherapy Massage # ma 0018275
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Emerald Coast HEALTHWELLNESS HOME PATIO & FAMILY EXPO
Pensacola Interstate Fair Grounds 6655 Mobile Hwy, Pensacola
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