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his is just our third annual Emerald Coast Holistic Health Expo, and the event has already grown so much, so quickly, that more than a few folks have asked us why we chose the humble turtle as our unofficial mascot. (You can see it as the “o” in the expo logo.)

But when you think about what Natural Awakenings and our expo hope to promote—mindfulness, peace, simplicity and, of course, appreciation for and connection with nature—no mascot seems Scott and Daralyn more appropriate than this unassuming creature. Chase One of the Earth’s oldest animals, the turtle is considered a powerful totem. Indigenous cultures, and the people who have adopted those cultures’ spiritual practices, admire the turtle not just because of its association with ancient wisdom, but also because of its deliberate character. As we practice mindfulness, we can look to the turtle as a model of how to behave. Consider how a turtle moves through the world. It stays calm and undistracted, even in the midst of manmade chaos. It moves slowly, staying on the course it knows is right, maintaining its physical connection to the earth or water; it is persistent, propelling itself forward despite sometimes overwhelming obstacles. The turtle is in no hurry. It moves at its own pace—a pace dictated by nature. Wouldn’t the world be a more peaceful place if we all had the wisdom to trust our inner guide, to follow the instructions that nature has so clearly laid out for us? Here on the Gulf Coast, many of us have been lucky enough to witness a sea turtle’s tedious journey from nest to ocean. Have you ever noticed how quiet people become when they happen upon this miracle of survival? People stop everything they’re doing to watch, and as a crowd gathers, there’s no need for the spectators to hush each other. Somehow, this ancient creature commands humans’ reverence and respect—not because it’s fast or beautiful or agile, but because it’s fulfilling the prophecy of Mother Nature, and accepting its path with resolute innocence. Finally, let’s not forget the symbolic message of the creature that carries its home on its back. The turtle reminds us that for as long as we live, we are attached to our “homes” in both the smaller sense (our bodies) and the larger one (the Earth). It’s our sacred responsibility to appreciate and care for both. That’s the message we try to share every month in the pages of Natural Awakenings, and every year at the Emerald Coast Holistic Health Expo. Hope to see at the expo!

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PAIN RELIEF

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38 FRUGAL FOODIE

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Herbs • Vitamins • WeigHt Loss smootHies • essentiaL oiLs & Diffusers CandleS • JeWeLry • sage

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he Gulf Coast Alabama/Mississippi edition of Natural Awakenings is hosting Make a Difference, One Article at a Time for anyone interested in learning about a meaningful, home-based business opportunity. The events are 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., March 20 at Sunflower Cafe in Fairhope, and 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., April 7 at Sterling Hot Yoga and Wellness, in Mobile. Both events are free to attend and will feature a brief presentation on the Natural Awakenings publisher experience plus healthy snacks and alkaline water samples from Peak Alkalinity. “These events will give our readers a glimpse into the life of publishing,” says Publisher Meredith Montgomery. “Natural Awakenings is always looking for individuals to join our publisher family by either starting a magazine in an open territory or acquiring an existing publication that is for sale.” Natural Awakenings is one of the largest national publications serving the vast natural health and sustainable living sectors of our economy. The first edition launched in 1994 in Naples, Florida, but more than 80 franchises now operate in markets across the U.S., Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. Extensive training and ongoing support is provided so that no previous publishing experience is required. “This is a life-changing and empowering experience that offers the flexibility of a home office so that I can work around my family’s schedule,” Montgomery says. “If you’re searching for a new career and you’d like to make a difference in your community, these events are for you.” For more information, visit HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com.

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Gooseberries are Good for the Gut Researchers from Malaysia’s Islamic Science University tested 30 patients with gastrointestinal issues, dividing them into three groups. One received lactose, a placebo; another group was given omeprazole, an overthe-counter remedy; and the third Phyllanthus emblica Linn, an ayurvedic treatment for gastrointestinal issues also known as Indian gooseberry. The research found the herbal treatment resulted in less pain, vomiting, sleep loss and other issues. Participants’ intestinal walls also showed signs of significant healing. The researchers concluded, “Findings indicate that the ethanolic extract of P. emblica fruits has gastroprotective effects in humans that justify its traditional use.” 14

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Research from Duke University Medical School indicates that eating red meat and poultry increases risk for Type 2 diabetes. Published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, the Singapore Chinese Health Study followed 63,257 adults between ages 45 and 74 for an average of 11 years each. It was determined that meat and poultry consumption increased diabetes incidence by 23 and 15 percent, respectively.

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Leafy greens, which are rich in vitamin K, have again been shown to provide outsized benefits for heart health. Researchers from the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University found that a reduced intake of vitamin K1 leads to more than triple the risk of an enlargement of the heart’s left ventricle, which reduces blood pumping volume, according to a study published in the Journal of Nutrition. Researchers followed diet records for 766 participants ages 14 to 18 and monitored their vascular structure and functionality. When compared to those with the highest intake of vitamin K1 from foods such as spinach, cabbage and other leafy, green vegetables, those with the lowest intake were more likely to experience vascular enlargement.

Eating Meat Raises Diabetes Risk

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY DETERS ALZHEIMER’S According to a study in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, researchers discovered the risk of dementia can be halved by engaging in physical activities like walking, dancing and gardening, which significantly improve brain volume in the hippocampus region and the frontal, temporal and parietal lobes. The scientists studied 876 participants for 30 years and completed a longitudinal memory test of the patients, which were 78 years old on average, and followed up with MRI brain scans. They recorded their physical activity and logged caloric output every week. Two other studies found that any exercise that raises our heart rate and produces sweating for a sustained period will benefit cognitive health as we age. One meta-analysis of 36 studies from Australia’s University of Canberra found that exercise improved cognition by an average of 29 percent for those older than 50; another small group study from Germany’s Otto von Guericke University, in Magdeburg, specifically showed that dancing benefits seniors’ cognition.

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health briefs

March 2018

global briefs

Wind Harvest

Renewable Energy Subsidies Lag Far Behind

The G20 nations, comprising the world’s biggest economies, provide four times more public financing to support fossil fuels than renewable energy, says a report from the environmental coalition Oil Change International (Tinyurl.com/ TalkIsCheapOilReport). This took place even though German Chancellor Angela Merkel announced climate change as the heart of the agenda at the Hamburg summit in July 2017. The public financing—in soft loans and guarantees from governments along with huge fossil fuel subsidies—makes coal, oil and natural gas cheaper to use in the short run because both the front-end and back-end costs are undisclosed.

Grassroots Gumption

Sweet Potato Project Encourages Enterprise

The Sweet Potato Project, started by journalist Sylvester Brown, Jr., will work in partnership with St. Louis University and a small cadre of local nonprofits called the North City Food Hub to hold culinary, small business, horticulture, restaurant management, and land-ownership classes and business incubator opportunities this spring. The goal is to enable at-risk youths in North St. Louis to grow food and make money through food packaging and distribution. The project encourages people to become innovative, selfsufficient players in today’s expanding global economy. Brown says, “Success doesn’t always mean you’ve made a lot of money; it can also mean you’ve survived poverty or managed to create something.” 16

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Uncontrolled Lice Threaten Fish Industry

A surge in parasitic sea lice that attach themselves to and feed on salmon, killing or rendering them unsuitable for dinner tables, is disrupting salmon farms in the U.S., Canada, Scotland, Norway and Chile. Wholesale prices for the species have already increased 50 percent over last year, leading to higher consumer prices for everything from salmon fillets and steaks to more expensive lox on bagels. Scientists and fish farmers are working on new ways to control the pests. Fish Farmer magazine states that losses by the global aquaculture industry could be as high as $1 billion annually. The only hope is to develop new methods to control the spread of the lice, which are naturally present in the wild, but thrive in the tightly packed ocean pens used for fish farming.

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Hywind, the first floating wind farm in the UK, is located 15 miles offshore of Peterhead, in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Its five turbines with a 30-megawatt capacity will provide clean energy to more than 20,000 homes to help meet the country’s ambitious climate change targets. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says, “The government’s commitment to the development of this technology, coupled with Statoil’s [lithium] battery storage project, Batwind, positions Scotland as a world center for energy innovation.” Hywind is operated by Norwegian oil and gas company Statoil ASA and Masdar Abu Dhabi Future Energy Co.

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NORTHWEST FLORIDA’S LARGEST

Holistic Health Experience EMERALD COAST

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MARCH 10TH & 11TH, 2018

Emerald Coast Convention Center 1250 Miracle Strip Parkway • Ft. Walton Beach, FL

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Experience and Enjoy Natural Awakenings’ 3rd Annual Expo to the Fullest!

From Belly Dance to Natural Fashion, Plenty to See on the Demonstration Stage

here will be nonstop action on the Expo’s new Demonstration Stage, where visitors can see the latest in natural-fiber fashion, learn to belly dance, move to the groove of a drum circle or try energizing tai chi. These four demos will be in continuous rotation, beginning every hour on the half hour, in this order:

BellaLine Fashion Show

BellaLine specializes in fashion-forward organic apparel that is handmade through fair trade or in the United States, but never mass-produced. BellaLine creator Courtney Taylor, a Gulf Coast native, believes that consumers deserve the choice to buy clothing they feel good about wearing with the knowledge of where and how it was produced. BellaLine apparel is made from organic cotton and/or other eco-friendly fibers such as bamboo and recyclable materials. BellaLine creates effortless style that lets you look and feel your best, while supporting the well-being of those who make BellaLine possible.

Belly Dance with Sarah Elkins

Sarah Elkins has been teaching belly dance on the Emerald Coast since 2006. In this interactive demo, she’ll give a brief performance, teach basic moves and discuss the health benefits of belly dance, which offers an alternative healing method for women of all ages, shapes and experience levels. Each shimmy and graceful undulation is an expression of strength and femininity. It’s also a great low-impact workout that increases flexibility and tones your entire body, while boosting your confidence and empowering you.

Register ahead online for a FREE Fast Pass— you’ll bypass the line and receive an extra door prize ticket. The first 500 attendees to arrive get a FREE eco-tote.

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Sponsored presentations are offered at no additional charge. Reserve your seat at any of the presentations and panel discussions when you sign up for your Fast Pass online.

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Embrace your experience with any of the private sessions available: AromaTouch, hypnosis, health assessments, ThetaHealing, Resurrection Healing, reflexology and more (TBA). Available at special prices for the expo only.

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Hundreds of door prizes have been graciously provided by expo exhibitors and sponsors. Every attendee will receive a door prize entry, plus an extra entry for each presentation attended and two additional entries for attending the workshop. Door prizes will be given out every 30 minutes. The more you do, the more door prize entry tickets you will receive! Visit the Attendee Registration page for more details.

Pensacola Drum Circle

The largest musical group of its kind in the Gulf Coast area, Pensacola Drum Circle (Jesse James Edwards, Christian Butts and Tim Delaney) have been gathering for more than five years on Pensacola Beach—at Casino Beach or Palafox Pier or elsewhere, historically on Sundays closest to the full moon, but more recently on Saturdays. As you might guess, it’s a pretty relaxed affair, with the occasional belly dancer, hula hooper or poi dancer joining in. Now Expo visitors can join in too.

Tai Chi with Sensei John D. Lee

Sensei John D. Lee has been involved in martial arts for most of his life. At first he was more interested in philosophies and ideals than specific styles, but he became interested in the practical application of martial arts as he grew older. His kajukenbo instructor, Grandmaster Ron Pierce, studied directly under Sijo Emperado, one of five martial artists who developed the kajukenbo self-defense system. In 2010, Lee created his own self-defense system, Calm Water. 18

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EXPO HOURS Presentations Workshops Exhibits Demo Stage SATURDAY 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. SUNDAY 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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ttend do-it-yourself (DIY) workshops with an all-day pass, and walk away with a bag full of ready-touse products, ideas and recipes. Earn two additional door prize entries for participating.

DIY Essential Room Sprays – Discover aromatherapy room sprays; not only pleasing to the senses, but also potent protection against environmental threats.

DIY Natural Cleaners – Create a fragrant multipurpose cleaner or a glass cleaner, powerful against germs but safe enough to drink.

DIY Facial Care – Make a customized acne-fighting, wrinkle-reducing or skin-balancing facial toner that will leave your skin feeling and looking irresistibly fresh.

DIY Feel Better Fast Rollers – Create a personalized roller bottle that can lower your pain and inflammation responses so you’ll feel better fast.

DIY Flavored Culinary Delights – Choose either an Asian fusion culinary salt, Italian-style olive oil drizzle or herbs de Provence culinary salt that will please the palate and provide immuneboosting benefits too.

DIY Mood Management – Rollers bottles fitting to your special needs—embrace harmony, clarity, confidence and gratitude.

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Thanks to our partnering sponsors, these FREE presentations are available to all attendees! Earn an additional entry ticket for fabulous door prizes at each presentation you attend.

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Please note: Due to unforeseen circumstances, presentations and workshops are subject to change. You will be notified of any changes and given the opportunity to reschedule. We appreciate your understanding.

SATURDAY MARCH 10 THE FUTURE OF STEM CELL 10:30 A.M. MEDICINE Aymen Kenawy, M.D., FACP, FACR Emerald Coast Rheumatology Dr. Aymneb Kenawy will discuss the basics of rheumatology and explain the latest advancements in rheumatologic treatment, including regenerative medicine (stem cell therapy). He will also discuss cannabinoids and their role in the human body. DrKenawy.com

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Laurie Azzarella Laurie Azzarella, an International Institute of Reflexology instructor and Young Living educator, developed Reflex-Oil-ogy, the therapeutic use of essential oils to create oxygenized impulse flow to enhance energy movement through the body and each of its systems. Reflex-OIL-ogy.com

THERMOGRAPHY 1:30 P.M. Carolyn Olson Thermography Advantage As a certified clinical thermographer, Carolyn Olson provides digital thermal imaging, a noninvasive procedure for detecting and monitoring certain diseases and physical injuries by showing thermal abnormalities in the body. She also offers electrolymphatic therapy, a noninvasive form of bodywork. ThermographyAdvantage.com

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2:30 P.M.

Felicia McQuaid Antti Heikkilä, Finland The Healing Clinic Felicia McQuaid teaches Reiki and yoga on the Emerald Coast and is a medical intuitive with advanced training in ThetaHealing. Artist and ThetaHealing practitioner Antti Heikkilä works with individuals, couples and organizations internationally to create and teach them effective tools to enhance their relationships, lives and careers. TheHealingClinicFWB.com 20

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Barry Helm Barry Helm is a healer, body worker and spiritual medium who travels throughout the United States, where many have come to know him as a metaphysical “John the Baptist.” He combines strong intuition and deep-tissue techniques to leave clients with renewed strength in mind, body and spirit. BarryHelm.com

PANEL DISCUSSION MARIJUANA, ENDOCANNABINOIDS 12:30 P.M. & YOU: THE DAWNING OF A NEW ERA This expert panel will discuss the medical and therapeutic benefits of marijuana and related non-psychoactive products such as hemp and CBD, and the implications of popular and state support for their legal use. Dustin Croft Carun Hemp Products Dustin Croft is a representative for Carun, Europe’s largest all-in-one manufacturer, distributor and retailer of branded hemp skin care, raw CBD supplements and vegan hemp food. Carun.us Kimberly Hawkes Surterra Wellness Kim Hawkes is a representative for Surterra Wellness, which makes medical cannabis products such as lotions, sprays, oils and vaporizer pens for natural pain relief. She will discuss common physiological, logistical and regulatory questions regarding the use of cannabis products in Florida. Surterra.com Eddie Zant, M.D. Medical Marijuana Certified Dr. Eddie Zant, who has been a practicing physician since 1974 and offered hyperbaric medicine in Fort Walton Beach and Destin since 2003, is now also one of the Gulf Coast’s premier medical marijuana physicians.

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11:30 A.M.

William H. Hagan Tri-County Beekeepers Association Bill Hagan, president of the Tri-County Beekeeper’s Association, began working with bees when he was 16. He trains new beekeepers, leads beekeeping classes throughout the Panhandle and lower Alabama, and holds demonstrations at clubs and libraries. The association meets the last Tuesday of every month. Tri-CountyBeekeepersAssociation.org

PAIN-FREE AND PILL-FREE

1:30 P.M.

Tony Salamay, DC, MS, FASA Bay Clinic of Chiropractic Dr. Tony Salamay will explain how his natural approach to health, integrating the latest advances in functional neurology, immunology and endocrinology, can identify and address the root cause of chronic pain and migraines, as well as fibromyalgia, dizziness and vertigo, and neurological and metabolic disorders. TheBayDoctor.com.

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Leesa Haire, NP, RPh Natural Health Consultants Owner of Natural Health Consultants since 2004, Dr. Leesa Haire partnered with Maureen Rulison to create Your Holistic Caregiver, offering insider advice on funding elder care and developing health and wellness programs integrating medical protocols and natural therapies for mental clarity and physical support. TheAllNaturalPharmacist.com. YourHolisticCaregiver.com. Karen Kennedy, M.D. Dr. Karen Kennedy specializes in gynecology and cosmetic gynecology, including vaginal reconstruction and other cutting-edge treatments to address certain perimenopausal and postmenopausal symptoms. KarenKennedyMD.com

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Kimberly Hawkes Surterra Wellness As community marketing manager for Surterra Wellness, Kim Hawkes educates Florida’s communities about medical cannabis. A “proud military brat,” she was also external affairs coordinator for the Office of Medical Marijuana Use in the Florida Department of Health, educating constituents on Florida’s medical cannabis regulations. Surterra.com

SMART GOALS FOR OPTIMUM WELLNESS

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Amy Likins, MS, RYT, CYT Synergy Wellness and Nutrition Amy Likins, an integrative nutrition and wellness consultant, explains how to achieve optimum health by making goals that are SMART: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time-based. She’ll offer simple solutions to help participants set SMART goals and stick with them, incorporating breathing/relaxation, mindfulness and affirmations. SynergyOrganicCafeFWB.com

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From medical specialists who take a natural, whole-body approach to wellness, to practitioners of mind-body-spirit therapies, these expert panelists will discuss the best strategies for staying healthy and balanced for a lifetime.

Bonnie McLean, OMD Acupuncture/Chinese Medicine/Energy Healing Bonnie McLean, a doctor of Oriental medicine and acupuncture physician, has 50-plus years’ experience in the healing arts. She specializes in pain and stress disorders, women's health and allergies at Baybridge Chiropractic Clinic, Gulf Breeze. She is the author of Integrative Medicine: The Return of the Soul to Healthcare. Spirit GateMedicine.com Tony Salamay, DC Bay Clinic of Chiropractic Dr. Tony Salamay is an author and a leading expert in the field of chiropractic, functional medicine and nutrition and has treated countless patients with acute and chronic pain. Dr. Salamay will explain his natural approach to beating chronic pain and reversing chronic disease through lifestyle and nutrition. Chiropractor PanamaCityFl.com

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90WORKS – Wounded Warrior Program, supportive services for veterans, the health insurance marketplace, Florida KidCareMedicaid. Staff provides information and education, schedules appointments and provides promotional materials to attendees.

Amy Adler LLC – BEMER (Bio ElectroMagnetic Energy Regulation) is registered as a medical device for used by consumers and clinicians alike. BEMER is easy to use and is a safe and effective adjunctive therapy. BellaLine – Fashion-forward, eco-friendly clothing that’s handmade through Fair Trade or in the USA, helping others help themselves out of poverty. Effortless style lets you look your best while making a difference in the lives of people, communities and the environment. Body-B-Healthy – Knowledgeable staff and cutting-edge digital health assessments. Dairy-free and gluten-free food items, supplements, homeopathic solutions and anti-aging products, plus delicious nutritional smoothies. Bodyworks by Bull Therapeutic Massage – Our mission is to improve your health and quality of life through the use of our 30-plus years of experience, our knowledge and our hands. We strive to learn the latest chronic soft-tissue painrelief techniques. Bridgeway Institute – As the Emerald Coast’s premier NAD center, we believe health begins at the cellular level. Services also include Intravenous UV Light Therapy, Solo Carbon Far Infrared, Mild Hyberbaric Oxygen Therapy and Nutritional IV Infusions. Carun – Europe’s largest all-in-one manufacturer, distributor and retailer of branded hemp skin care, raw CBD supplements and vegan hemp food. Carun's American debut was in August 2016, bringing Europe's favorite hemp brand to the states for the first time.

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Celestial Inspiration – Aura Photography based on the current electromagnetic field surrounding the individual, which also includes the seven major chakras. Center for Pranic Healing and Wellness – Info on meditation, plus aura, chakras, your energy body and how they affect your health. Receive a complimentary mini-session to balance your energy. Browse our books on energy medicine / health care.

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Emerald Coast Weight Loss – Every patient is different, and we help you achieve the results you’re after. Our health professionals work together to find the cause of your weight gain and make a customized plan that makes sense for you. EMF’s Protect – Electromagnetic frequency protection for cellphone, iPad and your body. Cellphone charging cords made out of steel—the last cable you will buy. Experience the BEMER free eight-minute trial to increase your blood flow by 15 percent. Epilepsy Foundation of Florida – Provides educational presentations, current epilepsy resources, case management, medical services, support groups, camp for kids, and seizure first aid classes for first responders and others. Ever’man Cooperative Grocery & Café – Grounded in a rich history and committed to create a more healthy, vibrant community. More than 40 years as the local source for natural and organic foods, education about conscious living and strong community partnerships. Float Brothers Float Spa – Gravityfree sensory reduction experience to help reduce pain and reinvigorate the body and mind. Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services – Nonprofit booth with mosquito and bedbug education and prevention information. Healing You! Therapy – Provides Myokinesthetics and Microcurrent Point Stimulation in combination for healing of chronic pain syndrome. Barry Helm – Barry Helm, a healer, body worker and spiritual medium, is known as a metaphysical “John the Baptist.” He combines strong intuition and deep-tissue techniques to leave clients with renewed strength in mind, body and spirit. Kaya Life – Medical marijuana physician consultations. If you have chronic pain, cancer, HIV/AIDS, Crohn’s, glaucoma, PTSD, MS, ALS, epilepsy, Parkinson’s, muscle spasms or other condition that has been uncontrolled with standard medical treatments, your physician may recommend treatment with cannabis. LunaStella Naturals, LLC – All-natural, handmade skin and body care. We offer a full facial care line, as well as products for aches and pains, body care, pregnancy, more. Products formulated using meticulously chosen ingredients. No synthetic additives or toxic processing. M&M Chiropractic – Our mission is to serve our patients and the Fort Walton Beach community with a spirit of total caring, providing quality service to each patient as a unique individual with specific health wants and needs. Free spinal screenings.

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The World’s Healthiest Cuisines What Five Countries Can Teach Us about Good Eating by Judith Fertig

mericans love to explore ethnic cuisines and then put their own “more is better” spin on them, like a Chinese stir-fry turned into chop suey with fried rice or a pasta side dish supersized into a whole meal. “We’ve Americanized dishes to the extent that they don’t have their original health benefits,” says Dr. Daphne Miller, a family physician in the San Francisco Bay area and author of The Jungle Effect: The Healthiest Diets from Around the World—Why They Work and How to Make Them Work for You. Here are five popular—and healthy— world cuisines, known for their great dishes, star ingredients and health-enhancing practices.

Traditional Japanese

Ingredients. The dietary benefits of green tea, fermented soy and mushrooms like shiitake and maitake are well documented. 24

Add dried seaweed to this list. Beyond sushi, it’s a delicious ingredient in brothy soups, where it reconstitutes to add a noodle-like quality, slightly smoky flavor and beneficial minerals, including calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, molybdenum, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, vanadium and zinc. A study in the Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition linked the longevity of Okinawan residents to eating seaweed, a staple of macrobiotic diets. New York City culinary instructor and cookbook author Hiroko Shimbo prefers dried wakame seaweed, readily available in the U.S. Practices. Shimbo grew up in Tokyo, Japan, where her mother helped her surgeon father’s patients by preparing foods that helped them recover quickly. Shimbo believes wholeheartedly in Ishoku-dogen, a Japanese concept often translated as, “Food is medicine.”

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Ingredients. South India—including the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Telangana—offers many plant-based dishes that feature coconut, rice and spices such as turmeric, known for decreasing inflammation, according to the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. Varieties of dried split peas called dal [dal is singular and plural] are used in vegetable curries and ground to make the gluten-free savory crepes known as dosa or puffy white idlis for a snack or breakfast. South India native and current Minneapolis resident Raghavan Iyer, teacher, consultant and author of many cookbooks, including 660 Curries, says, “One technique that gives vegetable dishes a lift is dry-frying or toasting whole spices. It adds complexity and nuttiness.” Simply heat a cast iron skillet, add the whole spices and

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Shimbo says, “I eat fairly well, treating food as blessings from nature that keep me healthy and energetic. I do not often indulge in expensive, rich foods.” She prefers eating foods in season and small portions, listening to what her body craves. When feeling the need for minerals and vitamins, she makes a brothy soup with just a little dried wakame, which reconstitutes to four times its dried volume. A second practice supporting healthy well-being is hara hachi bu, or “Eat until your stomach is 80 percent full.” It requires self-discipline to eat slowly and decline more food. But this restraint supports a widely accepted fact that “It takes about 20 minutes for the brain to receive the message that the stomach is full. If we eat slowly, we get the message at the right time, even if we want a few more bites. If we eat too quickly, by the time our brain sends the message, we have probably eaten too much,” says Shimbo. One Great Dish: Japanese soups offer nutrition and flavor in a bowl. Shimbo’s Eata-Lot Wakame Sea Vegetable Soup in her cookbook The Japanese Kitchen: 250 Recipes in a Traditional Spirit can be made with chicken or vegetable broth. Other healthy ingredients like sesame oil, fresh ginger, scallions and garlic boost its health benefits.

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dry fry until spicy aromas arise; then add them to a dish. Practice. South Indian meals usually comprise many small, highly flavored, colorful, plant-based dishes served with rice. They yield a pleasant aroma and sensation of fullness without overdoing it, says Iyer. One Great Dish: A vegetable/legume curry such as tamata chana dal, or smoky yellow split peas is simple to make. Iyer cooks dried, yellow, split peas with potatoes and turmeric, then dry-fries dried chilis and spices, and purées them in a blender for a no-fat, vegan and glutenfree dish. In Iyer’s view, “The epitome of comfort food is a bowl of dal and rice.”

Garden-to-Table Italian

Ingredients. There’s American-Italian, as in pizza with pepperoni and double cheese, and then there’s real Italian dishes dating back to the Etruscans. Healthy Italian starts with the love of growing things. Whatever grows in the garden is best, served simply with extra virgin olive oil; a recent Temple University study found it preserves memory and wards off Alzheimer’s. Eugenia Giobbi Bone, co-author of Italian Family Dining: Recipes, Menus, and Memories of Meals with a Great American Food Family, says, “My palate was formed with the flavors of homegrown foods. Cooking in central Italy is all about bringing out the flavor of a few very fresh, well-grown ingredients. That means primarily seasonal eating, with lots of vegetables and little meat in summer, the opposite in winter. There isn’t a lot of fuss to the culinary style, which instead depends on interesting, but simple combinations of foods and techniques.” Practice. Italian families’ view of healthful garden-to-table includes the exercise attained from gardening. “We have a good work ethic in our family,” remarks Bone, who lives in New York City and Crawford, Colorado. “We are of the mentality that physical work is satisfying, even when it is hard.” From her father’s family, Bone has learned to break a meal into small courses and to eat heavier during the day and lighter at night because this helps maintain a healthy weight, according to many studies including one published in the UK journal Diabetologia.

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One Great Dish: Dress up pasta with a seasonal vegetable sauce, such as caponata, an eggplant and tomato mixture, or include primavera via spring vegetables and basil, or arrabbiata, featuring tomatoes and red pepper flakes.

Lebanese

Ingredients. “So much about Lebanese cuisine is ‘on trend’ with our tart and sour flavors from lemon, sumac and pomegranate molasses, a wide array of vegetarian and vegan dishes, plus a tradition of pickling, called mouneh, and yogurt and cheese-making,” says food blogger Maureen Abood, author of Rose Water & Orange Blossoms: Fresh and Classic Recipes from My Lebanese Kitchen. “Lebanese cuisine is extraordinarily healthy, fitting squarely into the Mediterranean diet.” Abood lives in East Lansing, Michigan, where she loves to use summer cherries and berries in her Lebaneseinspired dishes. According to Abood, another reason why Lebanese food is so popular is that Lebanese immigrants to the

makes with sweet cherries and walnuts for “a perfectly healthy and crazy-delicious meal.”

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U.S. now outnumber the native population of their mother country. Practice. Gathering to share food is a hallmark of Lebanese hospitality. “The Lebanese style of eating includes maza; many small shared plates of remarkable variety,” says Abood. “Food as medicine” is also a Lebanese practice, according to a study in the journal Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. One Great Dish: “Many of my favorite Lebanese dishes are plant-based,” says Abood. “We love to stuff everything from cabbage to summer squash to grape leaves with vegetarian fillings, and cook them in a garlic or tomato broth. Every week, we make and eat mujaddara, a lentil and rice or bulgur pilaf with deeply caramelized onions.” Pair with any Lebanese salad, such as one she

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Ingredients. Vietnamese cooking emphasizes fresh herbs and leafy greens, green papaya, seafood, rice and condiments. A study in the British Journal of Nutrition found that green or unripe papaya contains more healthy carotenoids (lutein, beta-carotene and lycopene) than tomatoes or carrots. Practice. The preferred style of Vietnamese cooking is steaming or simmering, using less fat. It also encourages communal eating, with each diner dipping an ingredient into a cooking pot. Cooked foods are accompanied by fresh salad greens, including herbs served as whole leaves. One Great Dish: Vietnamese hot pot is a favorite of Andrea Nguyen, whose Vietnamese family emigrated to California. Nguyen, author of Into the Vietnamese Kitchen: Treasured Foodways, Modern Flavors, blogs about food at VietWorldKitchen.com and now lives near San Francisco, California. “This is a slow, cook-it-yourself kind of meal. Set it up, relax with some organic wine or beer and enjoy. Flavors develop and the hot pot transforms as you eat,” she says. “At the end, you’ll slurp up the remaining broth and noodles.” See Tinyurl.com/Viet-ChineseHotPotRecipe. French Bonus: While croissants and triple-crème brie might not seem part of an ideal diet, rediscover two healthy practices from the French: Eat less and eat together. Ongoing studies at Cornell University show that we eat less if offered less. When researcher Paul Rozin, Ph.D., a psychology professor with the University of Pennsylvania, compared portions in Paris, France, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the Philly portions were 25 percent larger. It’s also reflected in the two countries’ cookbook recipes. Rozin further found that French diners spent more time eating those smaller portions—perhaps explaining the French paradox: Most French eat rich foods and drink wine, yet don’t get fat. Judith Fertig writes award-winning cookbooks plus foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

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Used in India for 4,000 years, black pepper may be the most popular spice of our era. “Black pepper can increase the amount of nutrients your body absorbs from other food and spices,” says de la Forêt. A study published in Plant Medica concluded that subjects consuming a small amount (20 milligrams) of an extract of black pepper showed an increase of retained curcumin in their bodies. For maximum benefits, grind whole peppercorns directly onto food at mealtime.

SPICE UP HEALTHY COOKING afterwards,” says de la Forêt, citing a study published in Clinical Nutrition. “I mince a clove and mix it with honey to make it easier to swallow.”

“One of cinnamon’s super powers is that it may help regulate blood glucose in patients with Type 2 diabetes,” Roy says. In a study published in Diabetic Medicine, subjects taking two grams of cinnamon daily for 12 weeks exhibited much better blood sugar control. Roy suggests sprinkling it on oatmeal, apples, pumpkin pie and brownies. Roast chicken flavored with cinnamon and other spices is another treat.

Turmeric (Curcuma longa)

Ginger (Zingiber officinale)

Six Seasonings with Surprising Payoffs

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pices add a punch of extra flavor to our favorite dishes, but they also possess proven health and wellness properties. From regulating blood sugar to reducing inflammation to helping control appetite, behold the magnificent six.

Garlic (Allium sativum)

“There’s a lot of evidence that suggests garlic supports heart health,” says Rosalee de la Forêt, a clinical herbalist and author of Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients into Foods and Remedies that Heal. A study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition tracked the blood pressure of 79 patients with uncontrolled hypertension and found that the mean systolic blood pressure of those consuming two 240-milligram capsules of aged garlic extract a day for 12 weeks significantly decreased compared to those taking one capsule or a placebo. “Garlic may also reduce the duration and severity of colds and flu when taken at the onset of symptoms and each day 28

Cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia and Cinnamomum verum)

Dr. Lipi Roy, a clinical assistant professor at the New York University School of Medicine and blogger at SpicesForLifemd.com, considers turmeric the golden spice of life. “In addition to its role in Indian and Asian cuisine, turmeric is used in traditional Indian medicine to treat common ailments like stomach upset, ulcers, flatulence, arthritis, sprains, wounds and skin and eye infections,” she says. A study published in Oncogene concluded that curcumin (the active ingredient in turmeric) was a more potent anti-inflammatory agent than aspirin or ibuprofen. Try adding a little turmeric and ground black pepper to soups, salads and sauces.

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“Ginger is a rhizome people have traditionally used medicinally to help with digestive issues, including upset stomachs and nausea,” says Karen Kennedy, of Concord, Ohio, a horticulturist and educator at the Herb Society of America. In a study published in the World Journal of Gastroenterology, researchers concluded that gastric emptying and relief was more rapid after subjects with frequent or severe stomach upsets ingested 1.2 grams of ginger. Ginger is also linked to increased circulation and reduced inflammation. A study published in Phytotherapy Research noted that this spice also worked in alleviating migraines equal to the pharma-

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Black Pepper (Piper nigrum)

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Step Two: Relabel Instead of being led down a thorny patch lined with terrible impossibilities and accusations, we might steel ourselves to remain calm, get some distance or take our thoughts with a grain of salt. Relabeling begins with noticing a familiar ring to a child’s thoughts and distress; like us, they can also learn to recognize when “Mr. Negative” appears. Then they’re better prepared for discussion. As parents, when we learn to predict, “Yep, I knew my negative thinking was going to jump to that conclusion,” we can decide to choose other interpretations.

Step Three: Specify What Went Wrong Don’t be tempted to try to solve the huge problem initially presented, such as, “I hate my life, everything is terrible, I can’t do anything right.” The goal is actually much smaller, so teach a child to shrink it by narrowing down from some global form to the specific offending thought or situation that needs to be addressed. With young

children, frame this approach as doing detective work to locate the source of the problem; with older children, explain that it’s usually a triggering event that makes us feel really bad—the straw that broke the camel’s back. It’s key to helping them know what to do to feel better.

Step Four: Optimize and Rewire When a child is thinking negatively, their thoughts stall, their strengths and resources lock up, and their energy, motivation and hopefulness are drained. Try different settings or perspectives on the specific problem the child has identified and choose the version or interpretation that works best for them, one that is the least damaging, most accurate and gets their system moving in a new direction.

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Sunshine on Our Shoulders

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ver since skin cancer scares penetrated the national psyche in the mid-1980s, Americans have been conditioned to cover up and slather on sunscreen when we leave the house. Now experts say we haven’t been doing ourselves a favor, even when strictly using all-natural formulas. We’ve been blocking the sun’s life-giving rays, essential for the body’s production of vitamin D, and possibly prompting a host of health problems.

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“Ninety percent of the vitamin D we get comes from the sun, and exposing arms and legs for a few minutes a day is enough for most people with no risk of skin cancer,” says Registered Nurse Sue Penckofer, Ph.D., a professor in the School of Nursing at Chicago’s Loyola University. She’s the lead researcher for the Sunshine 2 Study, a clinical trial investigating the vitamin’s vital role in relieving depression.

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“Every tissue and cell of your body requires vitamin D to function properly,” says Michael Holick, Ph.D., a medical doctor who has pioneered vitamin D research at the Boston University Medical Center. A 40-year professor at the Boston University School of Medicine, he’s a fervent advocate of sensible sun exposure. “Vitamin D is actually a hormone, essential for bone and muscle health. It plays a significant role in reducing the risk of infectious diseases, including cardiovascular problems and certain cancers, contributes to brain function and memory, and elevates mood, all while reducing early mortality,” explains Holick, author of The Vitamin D Solution: A 3-Step Strategy to Cure Our Most Common Health Problem. Yet, he says, about half of all Americans are among the 1 billion people worldwide that are vitamin D deficient. Published vitamin D research in the U.S. National Library of Medicine turns up 74,486 studies and citations dating back to 1922, with nearly half done in the past 10 years; 478 of the total were authored or co-authored by Holick or cited his research. His work confirms that sensible sun exposure and supplementing with natural vitamin D3 brings vitamin D levels to the optimal 40 to 60 nanograms per milliliter (ng/ml). New research from the University of Surrey, in the UK, found D3 twice as effective in raising vitamin D levels as D2, which is often synthetically produced. While the human body manufactures vitamin D as a response to sun exposure, eating certain foods like fatty fish, egg

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Holick, who differentiates between unhealthy tanning and healthy sun exposure, recommends exposing arms and legs to noonday sun for five to 10 minutes three times a week for most people. He adds, “Everyone needs 1,500 to 2,000 international units of vitamin D3 [supplements] a day year-round, and obese people need two to three times that much, because their ability to manufacture vitamin D is impaired.” Penckofer’s research confirms that fair-skinned people absorb the sun’s rays easily and quickly, while darker-skinned people have a natural sunblock, so they need much longer sun exposure to absorb the UVB rays that trigger the production of vitamin D. She remarks that inadequate vitamin D is a possible explanation for the greater risk of high blood pressure observed in African-Americans. Holick contends that anyone living north of Atlanta, Georgia, cannot get enough winter sun exposure to maintain optimal vitamin D levels. “While vitamin D can be stored in the body for up to two months, a winter-induced deficiency is a convincing explanation for the seasonal affective disorder that strikes many in northern states in January, just two months after the weather turns too cold to get sufficient sun exposure,” explains Penckofer. “In Alaska, we eat lots of fatty fish and take D supplements in winter. We know there’s no chance we’re getting the D we need from the sun, even when we’re sunbathing in negative 30 degrees Fahrenheit temperatures,” quips Thompson. Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous books on natural health, including Food Is Medicine: 101Prescriptions from the Garden. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com. March 2018

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or 30 years, international bestselling author, teacher and speaker Ilona Selke has inspired thousands of people worldwide to create a more ful-filling life by discovering the power of their consciousness. She’s the author of six books, including Dream Big: The Universe is Listening and The Big Secret, co-authored with Jack Canfield. Her Living from Vision course, available in six languages including Chinese, teaches how to use the power of visualization to

tap into our highest potential and deepest dreams in order to manifest miracles. Born in the Himalayas to German parents, Selke spent her first three years in Afghanistan speaking Persian and German, and then grew up in Germany. She moved to the U.S. at age 20 to study philosophy, where she met her husband and partner, Don Paris. The couple spent 25 years studying and communicating with dolphins in natural waters, experiences shared through her books Wisdom of the Dolphins and Dol-

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What is key to manifesting our dreams and desires? It’s a four-step process. First, form a clear description in your mind, positively framed and based on your passion. No matter how big the dream, if you are behind it heart and soul, you will manifest miracles. Next, imagine the scenario as if it has already happened. The third and most vital step is to feel the feeling of your fulfilled wish as if it has already manifested. Fourth, create a metaphorical image that represents the feeling. By applying this method, our clients have manifested a desired pregnancy, funding for an overseas orphanage and redemption of a suicidal teen. In the latter case, the young man went on to focus on his dream of learning jazz piano well enough to play benefit concerts for children being treated for cancer.

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Why does choosing goals aligned with our purpose make them manifest more easily? Personal goals and inner purpose are not always aligned for everyone. However, when you take time to become aware of your deepest dreams, you may find that a part of your purpose is embedded in them. Be aware that many people confuse their larger life purpose with their talents. Our talents are what we love to do, what we are good at. Yet our deeper purpose actually is to shine more light and share more love. That is the common true root to our purpose. My suggestion is to read books that share success stories from those that are living on purpose and provide step-by-step instructions on how to get there. Connect with April Thompson, in Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

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hen Jacques Pépin was growing up in France during World War II, he watched his mother use every scrap of food to meet the family’s needs, and then send him to live with a farmer in summer so her growing son could eat fresh from the farm. Today, the internationally renowned PBS-TV chef and cookbook author carries these sensibilities forward at his home and studio in Madison, Connecticut. “In Europe, and certainly in France, healthy food is much more expensive,” he says. “In America, a chef may have the person that washes dishes also prepare salads. With lettuce, he’ll cut off the whole top, cut out the heart and throw out the rest.” U.S. restaurant kitchens mirror home kitchens, where the average family throws away a quarter of the food they buy, wasting an average of $2,200 a year. These scraps mean wasted food and money at home, plus misspent resources to grow and transport the food. According to a report by the National Resource Defense Council, “Getting food to our tables eats up 10 percent of the total U.S. energy budget, uses 50 percent of U.S. land and swallows 80 percent of the fresh water consumed in the United States.” 38

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Self-described “frugal foodie” Diana Johnson, of Auburn, Washington, never lets asparagus ends go to waste. With the help of a blender, she turns them into a creamy asparagus soup—minus the cream—that her family loves (Tinyurl.com/AsparagusSoupTips).

Broccoli, Swiss Chard and Spinach Stems

Thrifty cooks know the magic of quick pickles. Recycle the brine from pickles and pack thinly cut stems of broccoli, Swiss chard and mature spinach into the jar until covered with the brine, then seal and refrigerate. In a few days, these quick pickles will be ready for snacking and sandwiches.

Carrot and Beet Tops

Very fine carrot tops can be used like parsley. With a food processor or high-speed blender, transform them into a favorite pesto or salsa verde recipe, suggests Registered

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Freeze what’s left in the bottle in ice cube trays, suggests Anisha Jhaveri, a film writer and wine lover in New York City. It can add flavor to soups and stews, sauces and desserts like wine-poached pears.

Lemon Peels The limonene in lemon peels is a natural cleaner and degreaser, says blogger Jill Nystul, of Salt Lake City, Utah. She makes her own Citrus Vinegar All-Purpose Cleanser by simply packing lemon peels in a jar and topping with vinegar. See how at Tinyurl.com/HomemadeCitrusCleaners.

Vegetable Peels and Trimmings Instead of throwing out onion skins, carrot peels, celery leaves and tough leek stems, collect them in a freezer bag over time and store in the freezer. When enough has accumulated to fill a pot, make homemade vegetable stock, suggests Sonnet Lauberth, a certified holistic health coach, blogger and cookbook author in Seattle (InSonnetsKitchen.com/how-to-make-perfect-vegetablestock-for). At home, Pépin makes “fridge soup” once a week. “Whatever is left in the fridge—carrots, lettuce, a piece of leftover meat or whatever else I made the other day—goes into the soup,” says Pépin. “We finish it with some vermicelli or polenta or good bread.” A delicious meal, shared with family and friends, makes frugality festive. Judith Fertig writes award-winning cookbooks plus foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

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Dietitian and nutritionist Madeline Basler, of Long Island, New York. One of her go-to’s is her Earth Day Carrot Top Pesto (Tinyurl. com/CarrotTopPestoRecipe). Beet greens can be sautéed like spinach, in a little extra-virgin olive oil with garlic, as a veggie side.

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onathan Bloom, author of American Wasteland: How America Throws Away Nearly Half of Its Food (And What We Can Do About It), suggests many ways to curb this habit at, WastedFood.com. Here are some suggestions from him and others:

Shop smart. Plan meals for the week with a detailed shopping list, suggests Madeline Basler, a certified dietitian nutritionist in Long Island, New York.

Save, transform and eat leftovers. “Eat down the fridge,” counsels Kim O’Donnell, a chef and cookbook author in Portland, Oregon. Turn leftovers into frittata, sandwich fillings, pasta sauces and soups. In this way, we’re not eating quite the same meal again.

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Store food in safe, sealable glass containers, so it’s easy to see. Avoid clutter in the refrigerator and freezer; if we can’t see it, we won’t eat it.

Treat expiration and sell-by dates as just guidelines. There is wiggle room in both, advises Bloom.

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Notorious for being picky eaters, cats might balk at sprouts being added to their regular diet. Rather than upsetting the status quo, grow sprouts like alfalfa or barley on a handy windowsill for grazing. “My cats prefer self-serve,” observes veterinarian Carol Osborne, owner of the Chagrin Falls Veterinary Center & Pet Clinic, in Ohio. “Now they leave my house plants alone.” Both cats and dogs may show improved gastric intestinal health as a result.

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quarter cup daily per 20 pounds of the pet’s weight is the rule of thumb,” says Osborne. She counsels against serving Fido onion, garlic, corn or mushroom sprouts. Peas, sunflowers, radishes, alfalfa and clover are suggested; they are all tasty and easy to grow.

Birds “We encourage people to make their own sprouts. It’s easy to get quality seeds for legumes or grains from Whole Foods, BobsRedMill.com or Nuts.com,” says Ann Brooks, president of the all-volunteer Phoenix Landing Foundation, in Asheville, North Carolina. They provide educational activities and facilitate adoption of birds, from parakeets to macaws. Sprouts from the store can be risky, because of bacteria, she cautions. “If not growing your own, the only one I recom-

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Understanding SoulMates – 6-8pm. Antti Heikkila, visiting us from Finland, is a certified teacher and healer in ThetaHealing. The Soul Mate evening focuses the relationships in our lives, and the difference between karmic relationships and soul mates. The quality of our relationships is determined by the energy and beliefs that we bring into those relationships. We will explore these energies and beliefs together through discussion, guided meditation and music. Free. The Healing Clinic, 184 Brooks St. Se, Downtown FWB. 850-217-2771. YoginiFelicia@ yahoo.com. TheHealingClinicFWB.com.

Chemical Free Home – 6:15-8:30pm. Safe and inexpensive ways to replace toxic chemicals to create a healthier, happier home. Presented by Martha Joy Troyer . $5 at the door. Private Residence, 26 Barkley Drive, Atmore. 251-253-0010.

TUESDAY, MARCH 13 Introduction to ThetaHealing – 6-7:30pm. In this free lecture Felicia McQuaid and Antti Heikkila will share the core principles of Theta healing and how it works. Heal Yourself with ThetaHealing, a fun and effective healing modality that is spreading around the globe. ThetaHealing combines features of western therapy with eastern spiritual techniques and considers the human being. ThetaHealing heals the mind, body and soul and is an effective way to enhance mental, spiritual and emotional wellbeing. Free. The Healing Clinic, 184 Brooks St. Se, Downtown FWB. 850-217-2771. YoginiFelicia@ yahoo.com. TheHealingClinicFWB.com.

Unleash That Pain – 7:30-8:30pm. In this active workshop presented by myofascial release specialist, Janet Hardy, LMT you will be shown self-treatment for releasing tightness or pain. The workshop follows the Emerald Coast Meditation Society's meditation from 7-7:30. Come to both or just for the workshop. Please bring a yoga mat. Free. Christ the King Episcopal Church, 480 N Hwy 393, Santa Rosa Beach. 850-832-6923. CaringTouch4Therapy@gmail.com. CaringTouchTherapy.net.

SATURDAY, MARCH 17 Natural Gardening & Spring Essentials, MakeN-Take – 2-4pm. Learn how essential oils can help protect your harvest from our Florida pests and how to make natural pesticides plus sunscreen, aftersun spray. Bring a friend and leave with after-sun spray to soothe those early summer sunburns. $5. Esther's Garden of Healing, 8184 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre. 850-499-3670. DianaPereira@live.com. PereiraProduceAndHealth.weebly.com.

Sacred Light Infusion Healing Sessions – 7-9pm. Sacred Light is our spirit, our true essence, our soul. It is also part of the Infinite, that is Divine Love and Heals all. Sacred Light Healings are the touch less infusion of the Sacred Light of God/Source/The Divine, into another person, by our specially trained facilitators. Through this process, we are able to facilitate healing's to those in need. Following the 6pm Meditation with Rev. Stephen J. Kosmyna. Love offering. Unity in Fort Walton Beach, 1797 Hulburt Rd., FWB. 850-380-9659. Karen@SacredLightInfusion.com. SacredLightInfusion.com.

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use, and self-help stretches that facilitate the back. $185. Private Residence, 919 Brookwood Dr, Tallahassee. 850-380-4943. Contact@Reflex-oil-ogy. com. Reflex-OIL-ogy.com. Naturally Simple Hormone Balance—11am– 12:30pm. Discover the ins-and-outs of predominant hormones and a new approach to controlling fluctuations, imbalances, hot flashes, and chronic fatigue naturally. Ever'man Cooperative, 315 W Garden St, Pensacola. 850-499-3670. DianaPereira@live.com. PereiraProduceAndHealth.weebly.com. Cooking Vegan with Essential Oils – 3-5pm. A mid-day, light meal while learning all about how to utilize essential oils in both cold and hot “cooking”. Learn to create delicious vegan or glutenfree dishes that aren’t expensive or difficult and taste delicious. Discover the medicinal benefits of cooking with your oils vs basic spices or herbs. $5. Pereira Produce & Health, 2109 Casa de Oro St, Navarre. 850-499-3670. Dianapereira@live.com. PereiraProduceAndHealth.weebly.com.

MONDAY, MARCH 26 Reflexology Workshop – 8am-5pm. Learn Ingham Foot Reflexology to balance the body's organs and glands. This unique thumb walking technique has amazing effects on every system and part of the body. It is a great skill for parents, caregivers and an extra tool for body workers, massage therapists, nurses and physical therapists. 16 CEUs NCBTMB and FL. $375 Must Pre-register. Bodywork and Bach Flower Essences, 110 East 7th Avenue, Havana. 850-380-4943. LaurieAzzarella@ Reflexology-usa.net. Reflexology-USA.net.

SUNDAY, MARCH 25 Sacred Light Infusion Healing Sessions – 11am1pm. Sacred Light is our spirit, our true essence, our soul. It is also part of the infinite that is divine love and heals all. Sacred Light Healings are a touch less infusion of the Sacred Light of God/ Source/The Divine, into another person, by our specially trained facilitators. Through this process, we are able to facilitate healings to those in need. Following Sunday Church Service with Rev. Jamie Sanders. Love offering. Unity of Pensacola, 716 N Ninth Ave, Pensacola. 850-380-9659. Karen@SacredLightInfusion.com. SacredLightInfusion.com.

FRIDAY, MARCH 30 Hand Reflexology & Essential Oils – 6:30-8pm. Let’s discuss the history of reflexology, supporting body systems with hand reflexology, and getting the most out of reflexology with essential oils plus teach each other techniques to complete hand reflexology ourselves or loved ones to maximize your essential oil use. Learn and practice. $10. Esther's Garden of Healing, 8184 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre. 850-499-3670. DianaPereira@live.com. PereiraProduceAndHealth.weebly.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 31 Create Soul ART – 11am-4pm. Go on a creative spiritual journey to unleash your creative spirit and allow transformation to take root in your life w/ Jen Blumenthal In this workshop, you'll be guided on a creative expedition through your soul's unique landscape to receive personal messages for your growth, healing, and wellbeing. Walk away with a

personal art expression. $108. The Healing Clinic, 184 Brooks St. SE, Downtown FWB. 850-2172771. YoginiFelicia@yahoo.com. TheHealingClinicFWB.com. Natural Gardening & Spring Essentials – 11am12pm. Learn how essential oils can help protect your harvest from our Florida pests. Learn how to make natural pesticides plus sunscreen, after-sun spray. Ever'man Co operative, 315 W Garden St, Pensacola. 850-499-3670. Dianapereira@live.com. PereiraProduceAndHealth.weebly.com. Keep those Emotions in Check, Make-N-Take – 6-7:30pm. Learn how the limbic system allows essential oils to affect change quickly in our emotions, to help feel calm and balanced regardless of what life throws in our direction. Bring your friends and leave the event with your own roller ball creations to keep those emotions in check. $5. Brava Hair Studio & Boutique, 7552 Navarre Pkwy Suite 5, Navarre. 850-499-3670. DianaPereira@live.com. PereiraProduceAndHealth.weebly.com.

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Pilates Advanced Equipment Class – 8:309:30am. For those individuals who have a strong foundation in the Pilates fundamentals. Limited to 6 participants. $30 drop in, $25/account rate. Pilates Core Training, 1308 Dunmire St, Pensacola. 850287-5836. PilatesCoreTraining.com. Pilates Modified Equipment Class – 9:45-10:45am. Mon,Wed,Fri. For those with conditions such as ostoporosis, disc pathologies, arthritis and joint replacements. Limited to 6 participants. $30 drop in, $25/ account rate. Pilates Core Training, 1308 Dunmire St, Pensacola. 850-287-5836. PilatesCoreTraining.com. Gentle-time Yoga – 11:30am-12:30pm. An easy yoga class with slow movements focusing on proper alignment with the use of blankets, blocks, and straps. Perfect for the beginner and experienced student wanting an easier pace. Only 5 spots available. Call ahead to pre-register. Private individual and group classes are also available . Arrive 15 minutes early to sign-in and set up. Fall Special $12. Bodyworks by Bull, 4 9th Ave, Ste B, Shalimar. 850-651-2286. BodyworksByBull.com. Pilates Equipment Class – Noon-1pm. For those individuals who have attended an Into to Equipment class, or have prior experience on Pilates equipment. Limited to 6 participants. $30 drop in, $25/account rate. Pilates Core Training, 1308 Dunmire St, Pensacola. 850-287-5836. PilatesCoreTraining.com.

sunday A Course in Miracles Study Group – 8:309:30am. A Course in Miracles is a complete selfstudy spiritual thought system. It teaches that the way to universal love and peace—or remembering God—is by undoing guilt through forgiving others. The Course thus focuses on the healing of relationships and making them holy. Sundays’ gathering is a time to study the text - 8:30am. Wednesdays’ discussion is time to share our experience of embracing NOW a holy instant. 6:30-7:30pm. Love Offering. Unity of Pensacola, 716 N. 9th Avenue, Pensacola. 850-438-2948. unity@unitypns.org. Sunday Group Meditation Intro/Workshop— 9-10:30am. Wed. 7:15pm. Dynamic, scientific service to the world in cooperation with the Masters

of Wisdom. Simple, potent. Free. Everman’s Co-op Educational Center, 327 West Garden Street, Pen. Transmission Meditation.org. Unity Spiritual Service – 10am. Discover “A Positive Path for Spiritual Living.” All people have sacred worth and are welcome at Unity Pensacola. As ministe, Rev. Jamie’s passion for the truth and a spirit-filled life is evident in all that he does. Charismatic and soulful, his messages are clear, relevant and enlightening. . Donations Appreciated. Unity Pensacola, 716 N. 9th Avenue, Pensacoal. 850-4382277. Jamie1118@aol.com. UnityPNS.org. Community Yoga Class – 4:30-5:30pm. Free Yoga class to introduce our newest teachers at Dragonfly Yoga, with donations for this class going to The Southern Dog Rescue. Beginning with breath, meditation and then a multi-level Vinyasa flow, cool down and savasana. Free. Dragonfly Yoga Studio, 184 Brooks St, Ste 2, FWB. DragonflyYoga.com.

Yoga4Cancer Class – 1-2:15pm. A researchbased, specialized yoga methodology addressing the specific physical and emotional needs left by cancer and its treatments. Designed to increase lymphatic flow in order to optimize the immune system. Begins with breath awareness, meditation, a gentle five¬directional spinal warm up, followed with supported, energized movement, a restorative cool down and savasana. Instructor is certified in y4c method with knowledge and awareness of the special needs of cancer patients and survivors. Free. Dragonfly Yoga Studio, 184 Brooks St, Ste. 2, FWB. 850-244-0184. DragonflyYoga.com. Pilates Multi-Level Mat Fusion Class – 5:156:15pm. And Thur. 8:30am. A fusion of Pilates mat exercises, myofascial release stretches and body rolling. Release restrictions causing pain, fatigue and stiffness then align and strengthen with Pilates. $15 drop in, $10/account rate. Pilates Core Training, 1308 Dunmire St, Pensacola. 850-287-5836. Pilates CoreTraining.com. Florida State Massage Therapy Association Meetup – 5:30-8:30pm. 1st Mon. Network and learn with massage therapists from Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. 5:30 pm – Social, 6pm-Emerald Coast Chapter FSMTA meeting. 6:30-8:30pm-Continuing education course. Non-members mention this ad, and first class is Free. Follow us on facebook: FsmtaEmeraldCoast. Free to members. Baptist Hospital, 1000 W Moreno Street, Pensacola. 850-586-2200. EmeraldCoastChapter FSMTA@gmail.com. Emerald.MyFSMTA.org/. Pilates Intermediate Equipment Class – 5:306:30pm. Challenging exercises for those who have a foundations in the Pilates fundamentals. $30 drop in, $25/account rate. Pilates Core Training, 1308 Dunmire St, Pensacola. 850-287-5836. PilatesCoreTraining.com. Meditation 101 – 6-7:30pm. 4-week course. Long time Meditator and RN, Elizabeth Bowdren will

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tuesday Pilates Multi-Level Mat Class – 8:30-9:30am. For those who have basic understanding of fundamentals of Pilates mat. Uses a variety of different props; stability balls, rollers, rings, etc. to strengthen and increase flexibility. $15 drop in, $10/account rate. Pilates Core Training, 1308 Dunmire St, Pensacola. 850-287-5836. PilatesCoreTraining.com. Pilates Beginning Level Mat Class – 9:4510:45am. Increase strength and flexibility and love how your body feels after just one hour of corrective movement exercises. $15 drop in, $10/account rate. Pilates Core Training, 1308 Dunmire St, Pensacola. 850-287-5836. PilatesCoreTraining.com.

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wednesday Nia: Fun Fusion Dance Fitness Class for Every Body – 9-10am. & Fri. Nia is a fusion fitness class that combines martial arts, healing arts, and dance arts to create a low-impact, holistic workout for body, mind and spirit. Practiced barefoot to soulstirring music, Nia is adaptable for individual needs and abilities. First class is free. Communio Health & Fitness, 904 E. Scott St., Pensacola. 980-475-2194. MoveWithKat@gmail.com. NiaNow.com/kat-m. Gyrokinesis Mat Class – 2-3pm. This movement system allows the entire body to be worked through spinal movement. Gently works the joints and muscles through rhythmic and undulating movements. $15 drop in, $10/account rate. Pilates Core Training, 1308 Dunmire St, Pensacola. 850-2875836. PilatesCoreTraining.com. Belly Dancing w/Sarah – 6-7:30pm. 4-week series of lessons with Sarah. Nourish your God-dess energy with belly dance. Be confident, love your body, improve posture, boost self- esteem, reduce stress and anxiety. Learn the fundamentals of belly dance as one of the most ancient art forms of dance. It is also a great low impact workout that tones your entire body. $60. The Healing Clinic, 184 Brooks St. #1, Fort Walton Beach. 850-217-2771. YoginiFelicia@yahoo.com. The-HealingClinicFWB.com. A Course in Miracles Study Group – 6:307:30pm. A Course in Miracles is a complete self-

study spiritual thought system. It teaches that the way to universal love and peace—or remembering God—is by undoing guilt through forgiving others. The Course thus focuses on the healing of relationships and making them holy. Wednesdays’ discussion is time to share our experience of embracing NOW a holy instant. Sundays’ gathering is a time to study the text - 8:30am. Love Offering. Unity of Pensacola, 716 N. 9th Avenue, Pensacola. 850438-2948. Unity@UnityPNS.org. UnityPNS.org. Group Meditation Intro/Workshop – 7:15pm. Sun 9am-10:30am. Dynamic, scientific service to the world in cooperation with the Masters of Wisdom. Simple, potent. Free. Everman’s Co-op Educational Center, 327 West Garden Street, Pen. Transmission Meditation.org.

thursday Pilates Multi-Level Mat Fusion Class – 8:309:30am. And Mon. 5:15pm. A fusion of Pilates mat exercises, myofascial release stretches and body rolling. Release restrictions causing pain, fatigue and stiffness then align and strengthen with Pilates. $15 drop in, $10/account rate. Pilates Core Training, 1308 Dunmire St, Pensacola. 850-287-5836. Pilates CoreTraining.com. Gentle-time Yoga – 3:15-4:15pm. An easy yoga class with slow movements focusing on proper alignment with the use of blankets, blocks, and straps. Perfect for the beginner and experienced student wanting an easier pace. Arrive 15 minutes early to sign-in and set up. Only 5 spots available. Call ahead to pre-register. Private individual and group classes are also available. $12. Bodyworks by Bull, 4 9th Ave, Ste B, Shalimar. 850-651-2286. BodyworksByBull.com. Capstone Women’s Group – 6:30-8:30pm. Capstone House new women’s group is about mind, body, and spirit as well as supporting women. $5 donation. Capstone House, 1713 Beck Ave., PC. 850-747-9224. CapHouseNews@gmail.com. CapstoneHouse.org. Spiritual Capitalist Mastermind Group – 7-9pm. Join this group’s intention to net at least a 6-figure income over the next 12 months, by providing massive value to the world. Discover the next evolutionary phase of business, the mindset of the monkey and possession, love and integrity versus material possessions and a “profit above all else” mentality. (Aka greed). Evolving from material consciousness to ethical consciousness. Free. Earthwaking University, 9721 Thomas Dr, PCB. 850-896-9198. Earthwaking.com.

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Basic DNA: THETA Healing 1 – 10am-5pm. About Basic DNA ThetaHealing Workshop The Basic DNA introduces the ThetaHealing techniques and focuses on activating the 12 strands of DNA within each participant. The heart of this seminar is the practice of techniques that allow you to change life patterns held in place by core, genetic, historic and soul beliefs, either self-inflicted or externally imposed. ThetaHealing we believe you inherit beliefs and emotions from your ancestors. This level we call the genetic level. The student will learn to identify his/her own beliefs as well as to practice pulling them for others in the seminar. Felicia is the only certified teacher of Theta Healing in the Florida Panhandle. $450. The Healing Clinic, 184 Brooks St. Suite 1, Downtown FWB. 850217-2771. YoginiFelicia@yahoo.com. TheHealing ClinicFWB.com. Energy Healing – 6:30-8:30pm. 4th Fri. Certified practitioners sharing energy healing each month using a variety of techniques, including reiki, pendulum, quantum touch, stones and others. Call in advance for the technique of the month. Crystal Cottage, 7338 Highway 2301, Panama City. 850763-4504. CrystalCottage.net. Entrepreneurial Consultation – 6:30-8:30pm. 3rd Fri. For those interested in starting or growing a business. Discussions on a variety of business strategies and models for the upcoming economic climate. Crystal Cottage, 7338 Highway 2301, Panama City. 850-763-4504. CrystalCottage.net.

saturday Pilates Beginning Equipment Class – 9-10am. Learn the basics of reformer and tower exercises along with alignment fundamentals. $30 drop in, $25/ account rate. Pilates Core Training, 1308 Dunmire St, Pensacola. 850-287-5836. PilatesCore Training.com. Intro To Pilates – 10:15-11:15am. Learn the basics of Pilates exercise, including use of the reformer and basic alignment fundamentals. $25 account rate /$30 Drop-in. Limited to 6. Pilates Core Training, 1308 Dunmire St, Pensacola. 850-287-5836. Pilates CoreTraining.com. Saturdays Intuitive Development Series – 2-4pm. This hands-on class will assist you to develop and enhance your intuitive abilities in everyday life. Limited space. Call for details or to book individual appointments. $25. Wishful Treasures New Age Gift Store, 4622 Saufley Field Rd, Pensacola. 850-9414321. NewHorizonsExpo.wixsite.com. Intuitive Group Readings – 6:30-8:30pm. By Intuitive Medium Ericka Boussarhane. Ericka uses her mediumship to help others find closure and insight in the lives. As a medium, she is able to connect with loved ones who have crossed over to the other side. Call for details or to book individual appointments. $20. Wishful Treasures New Age Gift Store, 4622 Saufley Field Rd, Pensacola. 850-941-4321. NewHorizonsExpo.wixsite.com.

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ACUPUNCTURE KOVAR CHIROPRACTIC & WELLNESS CENTER John S Kovar, DC 29 G Miracle Strip Hwy SW, FWB 850-244-1200 • DrKovar.com

Experience the many benefits of acupuncture. Restoring health naturally to patients for more than 30 years, Dr. Kovar also offers chiropractic care, nutrition response testing with designed clinical nutrition, and massage.

ATTORNEY LISA YORK

1600 N Palafox St, Pensacola 850-474-1115 LisaYork@LisaYorkLaw.com LisaYorkLaw.com An attorney with a heart, Lisa provides a new approach to divorce called Collaborative Divorce, a team strategy designed to minimize the effects marriage and life changes. Also provids family law matters such as guardianship, name change, advance directives. See ad,

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BEAUTY ORGANIC CONCEPTS BY CAMY AT LE VOGUE SALON 609 W Chase St, Pensacola 850-582-0177 CamyKilker@gmail.com

Providing an organic solution to beauty in a world full of chemicals. Organic Salon Systems gives you clean and healthy hair with ammonia free hair color and chemical free styling products. See ad, page 30.

BODYWORKERS CARING TOUCH

Janet Hardy, LMT Board Certified Myofascial Release Therapist Expert Level Santa Rosa Beach • 850-231-9131 CaringTouchTherapy.net In her 22+ years of massage therapy Janet has found the John F. Barnes’ Approach® to be the most effective and holistic treatment for the relief of pain and optimal health. MA17333. See ad, page 13.

ORGANIC SALON VEDAT Janice Skene 114-B Benning Dr, Destin 850-837-2690 SalonVedat@gmail.com OrganicSalonVedat.co

Organic Salon Systems started a revolution of healthier, natural, organic, better performing professional products. Beauty without sacrificing health. Coloring and smoothing treatments for silky, healthy hair. No SLS, ammonia, parabens, plastics. See ad, page 7.

ALEXANDREA MCALLASTER, LMT 8th Element Wellness, LLC 90 Beal Pkwy NW, Ste A1, FWB 850-582-2285

Dedicated to a heart centered practice specializing in Healing Touch energy therapy, chakra balancing and Neuromuscular pain management with focus on neck release and low back pain. MA59372. See ad, page 55.

BIOFEEDBACK BIOFEEDBACK Teresa Brown-Konell 1211 E Strong St, Pensacola 850-776-1076 MySerenityStressRelief.com

Can benefit those with anxiety or depression, increase well being, mental focus and concentration. L.I.F.E. System biofeedback a quantum device is designed to reduce stress, restore balance and allow the mind, body and spirit to heal naturally. Teresa is a biofeedback practitioner. See ad, page 45.

BODY CONTOURING NON-INVASIVE SCULPSURE BODY CONTOURING

Karen Kennedy, MD 1118 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Ste 201, GB 7552 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre 850-916-7766 KarenKennedyMD.com

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SculpSure is a non-surgical laser treatment for the reduction of stubborn fat in areas like the abdomen, love handles, back, and inner and outer thighs; and chin contouring. Amazing results with zero down time and without drugs. See ad, page 4.

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MAE MCDONNELL, LMT

8th Element Wellness, LLC 90 Beal Pkwy NW, Ste A1, FWB 850-225-4031

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Highly skilled therapist specializing in deep tissue, medical massage, and Aromatouch sessions. Personalized treatments including essential oils. Experience deep relief from pain along with the sweet sensation of relaxation. MA81403.See

CHRISTIE MORGAN, LMT 8th Element Wellness LLC 90 Beal Pkwy NW, Ste A1, FWB 850-598-7515

Specializing in pain management massage and a blend of therapeutic massage techniques with focused intention to de-stress the body and mind. MA50499. See ad, page 55.

CBD OIL CARUN U.S.

11525 Hutchison Blvd, Ste 103, PC 850-775-4913 CarunUS@gmail.com Carun.us Providing the best CBD oil and hemp products in North America. Hemp oil extracts & tinctures, food, personal hygiene, soap, mouth wash, skin care. Go online to order or visit our store. See ad, page 27.

GOLDEN ALMOND HEALTH FOOD STORE

339 Racetrack Rd NW, Ste 3. FWB 850-863-5811 • GoldenAlmond.com Hours: M-F 9-6, S 10-5, Closed Sun Providing the largest selection of CBD oils, tinctures, sprays, softgels, balms and vape liquid in the area, including high dose options for pain, anxiety, sleep and much more. See ad, page 3.

CHILDREN’S YOGA SUNSHINE YOGA

211-E Main St, Destin 850-687-8603 SunshineYogaStudio.com

At Sunshine Yoga we teach kids' through discussion, movement, song and expression. In kids yoga, children learn yoga postures, self-love and respect for all living things.

CHIROPRACTIC BLUEWATER CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS CENTER

April Lee, DC 4400 Hwy 20 E, Niceville 850-897-1177 BluewaterChiropractic.com

Natural and holistic healthcare. Offering chiropractic care, lumbar decompression, physical therapies, massage therapy, nutritional education and supplementation. Allow the body to heal the way it was designed.

HENARD FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC

Dr Karen Henard-Carter, DC 4566 Hwy 20 E, Ste 205, Niceville 850-897-1105 • HenardChiro.com A second generation chiropractor, Dr. Henard is committed to chiropractic wellness for the family, improving health naturally. More than 23 years’ experience in pediatrics, sports and automobile injuries. Most insurance and affordable cash plans.

KOVAR CHIROPRACTIC & WELLNESS CENTER John S Kovar, DC 29 G Miracle Strip Hwy SW, FWB 850-244-1200 DrKovar.com

Practicing locally for over 30 years, expertise in treating pain conditions, auto injury and restoring health naturally through nutrition response testing, clinical nutrition, acupuncture, massage and chiropractic wellness care.

DR. TONY SALAMAY, DC, MS, FASA

520 N MacAurthur Ave, Panama City 850-785-9372 TheBayDoctor.com Treating conditions through chiropractic, functional neurology and clinical nutrition such as fibromyalgia and thyroid issues. We treat the root causes and not just masking your symptoms. Always accepting new patients. See ad, page 7.

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CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY SHARALEE HOELSCHER, RCST 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 53.

DEMENTIA MIND PERFORMANCE CENTER Douglas Brown, DC, DACNB (located inside Path to Wellness) 240 West Laurel Av, Foley AL 251-597-8787 MindPerformanceCenter.com

A cutting edge approach to brain disorders that is drug-free, noninvasive and proven effective. treating dementia, depression, memory loss, ADHD, autism, learning disabilities, Traumatic brain injury. See ad, page 53.

DENTISTRY DR DAYTON HART, DMD

IAOMT Protocol 225 W Laurel Ave, Foley, AL 251-943-2471 • DrDaytonHart.com Free book: 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. See ad, page 30.

Intuitive Spiritual Center 700 Beal Pkwy, Unit D, FWB ShadowBonus@gmail.com 850-533-6565

DR SUSAN WELCH, FAGD

Fort Walton’s newest eclectic intuitive center. Locally made crafts by local artisans. Intuitive readings, jewelry, paintings, incense, crystals, pottery, semi-precious stones, wind chimes, diaper cakes, hand-painted furniture. See ad, page 13.

Healthy digestion, well aligned physical structure, proper breathing and a good night's sleep begin with a healthy mouth. We treat snoring, sleep apnea and TMJ disorders. Plus crowns,teeth whitening, bridges,veneers, implant restorations, aligner orthodontics, cleanings, digital X-ray imaging, CO2 Laser periodontal treatment. No mercury fillings. See ads, pages 25 and 35.

106 Wright Pkwy SW, FWB 850-243-1534 WrightParkwayDentalCenter.com

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DINING CLEAN EATZ

1191-B Eglin Pkwy, Shalimar 850-716-7226 • CleanEatz.com

Fort Walton Beach’s healthy food alternative. Whether it's just for lunch or a week's worth of pre-made meals, perfectly portioned. Clean Eatz has fresh healthy meals ready when you are. Remember, “you can’t exercise away a bad diet”. See ad, page 2.

ESSENTIAL OILS LAURIE AZZARELLA, LMT, CRR

Young Living Educator, Sponsor #327923 850-380-4943 LaurieAzzarella@gmail.com WellnessPurposeAbundance.com/YL/123 Experience the healing, uplifting and detoxifying benefits of therapeuticgrade 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 42.

FARMERS’ MARKETS 30A FARMERS’ MARKETS

850-499-4697 30AFarmersMarket.com Locations: 30Avenue at Inlet Beach 12805 Highway 98 E, Inlet Beach 9am-1pm Thursdays (Open March 8) 30A Farmers’ Market at Palm Plaza 1003C John Sims Parkway, Niceville 9am-1pm Saturdays (Year Round) Sandestin Grand Boulevard Hwy 98 600 Grand Boulevard, Miramar Beach 9am-1pm Saturdays (Year Round) Rosemary Beach Town Center, on 30 A 28 S. Barrett Square, Panama City Beach 9am-1pm Sundays (Year Round) Serene, beautiful, distinctive and exclusive is the best way to describe the 30A Farmers’ Market Family. European and coastal-inspired markets feature local farmers, makers, bakers, and specialty vendors in an inviting market experience. See ad, page 25.

FLOAT THERAPY FLOAT BROTHERS

4463 Commons Dr W, Destin 850-460-8720 FloatBrothers.com

Experience the ultimate state of relaxation through flotation in an epsom-salt-water tank. Relieve stress, enhance healing, deepen meditation along with many other healthy benefits. Call to book your session. See ad, page 13.

MODE MIND AND BODY

3101 E Cervantes St, Pensacola 850-454-4082 ModeMindAndBody.com It’s time to take better care of yourself. Start by doing nothing. Experience float therapy and start living life without pain, anxiety and stress. We provide efffective wellness with stateof-the-art science and technology with Wholebody Sonic Vibe, infrared sauna, float therapy and magnesphere magnetic resonance therapy. See ad, page 9.

FOODS & SUPPLEMENTS ALTERNATIVE HEALTH FOOD STORE

5533 Highway 90, Pensacola 850-994-3606 AlternativeHealthFoodStore.com Since 1998

An educated and friendly staff, quality vitamins and supplements. Essential oils for a healthy lifestyle. Natural holistic health assessments—iridology, tongue and fingernail assessment, reflex nutrition assessment—by appointment, $60. See ad, page 39.

BODY-B-HEALTHY

2227 Ferdon Blvd, Crestview 850-682-8893 • Find us on Facebook Knowledgeable staff and cutting edge digital health assessments. Dairy-free and gluten-free food items, supplements, homeopathic solutions and anti-aging products, plus delicious nutritional smoothies. See ad, page 10.

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EVER’MAN COOPERATIVE GROCERY & CAFE 315 W Garden St, 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, 7am9pm; Sun, 10am-7pm. See ad, page 27.

GOLDEN ALMOND HEALTH FOOD STORE

339 Racetrack Rd NW, Ste 3, FWB 850-863-5811 • GoldenAlmond.com Hours: M-F 9-6, S 10-5, Closed Sun Natural supplements, herbs, skincare, and essential oils plus organic and specialty foods. In-store 100% organic café (weekdays 9-4) with juices, smoothies, etc. Very knowledgeable staff. See ad, page 3.

OLD THYME REMEDIES

Theresa Ellis and Beth Workman 2475 E 9 Mile Rd, Ste E, Pensacola 850-912-6996 OldThymeRemedies.com Offers more than 200 varieties of loose herbs, top brands of essential oils, tools and accessories, herbal formulas and homeopathics, ionic foot detox and infrared sauna. Kangen water is also available. See ad, page 32.

OLIVE LEAVES HEALTH FOOD CENTER

In the Publix Shopping Center 634 W 23rd St, Panama City 850-763-8871 OliveLeavesPC.com Olive Leaves is here to provide you with the finest quality fresh, natural, organic and whole foods, nutritional products, body care products and health information in a fun comfortable clean, safe environment. See ad, page 55.

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VITAMINS R US HEALTH FOODS 15500 Panama City Beach Pkwy, Unit 420, Panama City Beach 850-588-7575 VitaminsRusPCB.com

Panama City Beach’s most complete health food store. Quality supplements, vitamins & minerals, organic food and more. We have gluten -free, non-GMO, dairy-free and vegan products at everyday low prices. See ad, page 29.

HEALING ARTS ERICKA BOUSSARAHNE

Wishful Treasures Newage Gift Store 4622 Saufley Field Rd, Pensacola 850-941-4321 WishfulTreasures.com Ericka Boussarahne is an author, radio personality, public speaker and professional psychic intuitive who is sought after around the world. She has been featured on television programs dealing with the paranormal and interviewed by national radio stations across the country.

TERESA BROWN

1211 E Strong 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 by phone. See ad, page 45.

FELICIA MCQUAID

ThetaHealing® Teacher & Healer THE Healing Clinic Downtown FWB 850-217-2771 TheHealingClinicFWB.com Choose new beliefs and consciously create a life of health, wealth and happiness. ThetaHealing® is best described as an attainable miracle. Experience or learn it with the only certified instructor in this area.

HERBAL MEDICINE OLD THYME REMEDIES

Theresa Ellis and Beth Workman 2475 E 9 Mile Rd, Ste E, Pensacola 850-912-6996 OldThymeRemedies.com

INDIGO EARTH SPA

443 Grace Ave, Panama City 850-303-3669 IndigoEarthSpa.com

Offering more than 200 varieties of loose herbs, top brands of essential oils, tools and accessories, herbal formulas and homeopathics, ionic foot detox and infrared sauna. Kangen water is also available. See ad, page 32.

Enjoy Earthfriendly, socially responsible, holistic day spa with a unique earthy style, warm and welcoming to all. Our treatments are from sustainable, organic and naturally derived ingredients, handcrafted for every guest. We have services to balance everyone’s needs. Lic #31358/#69341. See ad, page 9.

HOLISTIC MEDICINE KAREN KENNEDY, MD

HORMONE THERAPY AGELESS SOLUTIONS

Board Certified Gynecologist 1118 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, GB 7552 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre 850-916-7766 KarenKennedyMD.com

Board Certified Gynecologist M D , o ff e r i n g f u l l G Y N services and proud to feature MonaLisa Touch Laser, a noninvasive treatment for symptoms of low hormones or menopause. Stop suffering and start living. Call for appointment. Offices in Gulf Breeze and Navarre. See ad, page 4.

DR. TONY SALAMAY, DC, MS, FASA

HOLISTIC SPA 8TH ELEMENT WELLNESS, LLC

90 Beal Pkwy NW, Ste A1, FWB 850-301-0081

Wellness spa features a variety of therapeutic massage including deep tissue and sports massage styles. Other modalities include: energy therapy, chakra balancing, hypnotherapy, plus infrared sauna. 10% military discount. See calendar for group workshops on nutrition, alternative medicine, supplements and essential oils. See ad, page 11.

Cave, MD • Barber,MD • Janis Cook, RN 8990 Ortego Park Dr, Navarre 850-529-0770 Ageless Navarre.com We offer multiple techniques and programs to get you on the right track to better health and a better body. Our services include behavioral therapies, nutritional strategies, hormone replacement pellet therapy, prescription medications and, best of all, the support of a caring staff. See ad, page 5.

KAREN KENNEDY, MD

Board Certified Gynecologist 1118 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, GB 7552 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre 850-916-7766 KarenKennedyMD.com Board Certified Gynecologist MD, offering full GYN services and proud to feature MonaLisa Touch Laser, a non-invasive treatment for symptoms of low hormones or menopause. Stop suffering and start living. Call for appointment. Offices in Gulf Breeze and Navarre. See ad, page 4.

HOT YOGA STUDIO HOT YOGA OM

222 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Unit A Downtown Fort Walton Beach 850-430-9434 • HotYogaOM.com Hot Yoga Om features far infrared heat, radiant heat, radiant life. Daily classes, amazing teachers, great benefits. Experience it for yourself. See ad, page 15.

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HYPNOSIS DCC HYPNOSIS & HYPNOSIS TRAINING CERTIFICATION Deana Cooper Chapman

850-261-3596 • DCCHypnosis.com The mind is the most powerful gift we have. Using hypnosis, NLP and life coaching you can improve, change or accept anything you truly desire. Reach your full potential. Also offering certified hypnosis training program. See ad, page 52

INFRARED SAUNA 8TH ELEMENT WELLNESS LLC

90 Beal Pkwy NW, Ste A1, FWB 850-301-0081

Cleans and detoxes. Improve circulations. Skin purifications. Lower blood pressure, boost metabolism and lose weight while you relax. Wellness spa features a variety of therapeutic massage including deep tissue and sports massage styles. Other modalities, energy therapy, chakra balancing, hypnotherapy. 10% Military discount. See ad, page 55.

Capstone House • Mystic Festival

INTUITIVE ARTS CAPSTONE HOUSE FUTURISTIC Upcoming Programs: LEARNING CENTER Various Kinds of Intuitive Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017 • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1713 Beck Ave. in Panama City

August 19th 1PM until 3PM, “Mind over Mood” Join us for a fun and informative afternoon as we discuss how emotions like love, hate and grief release chemicals in the brain instantly affect your mood and health. We will look at simple things you can implement to minimize how you react to emotional triggers. Sept 9th Capstone Mystical Festival Sept 15th, 6:30 PM “Beyond Native American dreams” Speaker Ben W. Liggin Sr. will speak about NW Florida Native American’s learn about their history, culture, art, music, and their struggles. Sept. 16th 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM “Easy Guide to Meditation” find out how to truly meditate hosted by Jul’s Constantine. Sept. 16th 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM “Spirit Guides and How to Work with them” hosted by Jul’s Constantine. Sept 22nd 6:30 PM “Beyond E.P.I.C” Christy McBee will be speaking on the E.P.I.C. team from Life Management. Sept 23rd 6:30 PM Psychic Fun Night: Come take advantage of our psychics who are coming together to do mini readings for anyone who comes in! Sept. 29th 6:30 “Beyond the Renaissance” Speaker Marcel Hildebrand will take you on a journey back into the renaissance era along with a demonstration. October 14th 6:30 PM Capstone’s Anniversary Party everyone is welcome to Join us.

1713 Beck Ave, Panama City Readings Intuitive Guidance 850-747-9224 Aura Interpretations Crystals and Jewelry for sale CapstoneHouse.org Refreshments additional charge

Readings, channeling, pranic healing, meditations, Pranic face lift and body sculpting, reiki, spiritual growth and awareness classes, thought technology, Urantia study, astrology, exploring UFO’s. See ad, page 33.

Weekly Classes

Monday: 5pm Yoga and 7 PM Reiki Tuesday: 6:30pm odd weeks Thought Technology and even weeks Urantia Wednesday: 6:30pm Pranic Healing & Meditation Thursday: 7:00pm 1st and 3rd Astrology 2nd UFO Friday: 6:30pm Beyond Series $15 includes dinner

MASSAGE THERAPY 8TH ELEMENT WELLNESS LLC All events have different cost so please visit our website for more information on these, and future events.

90For Beal Pkwy NW, Ste A1, FWB more information, call 850-747-9224 or email 850-301-0081 capstonehouse28@gmail.com. $5 donation at the door. www.capstonehouseinc.org 8thO2.com

BLUEWATER CHIROPRACTIC MARIJUANA PHYSICIANS OF WELLNESS CENTER NORTHWEST FLORIDA April Lee, DC 4400 Hwy 20 E, Niceville 850-897-1177 BluewaterChiropractic.com

Sports and rehabilitation massage therapy. Natural and holistic healthcare. Chiropractic care, lumbar decompression, physical therapies, nutritional education and supplementation. Allow the body to heal the way it was designed.

Dr. Eddie Zant MD 913 MarWalt Dr, FWB 36468 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Ste 8102 850-862-6325

Legally certified Medical Marijuana for certain medical conditions by a certified MM Physician. Professional, private, compassionate. Call to learn more or schedule an appointment today. See ad, page 26.

BEACH THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE & SPA

PAINCARE, LLC

A massage spa utilizing the power of CBD massages for relief of pain . Offering therapeutic Massage, Couple’s Massage, Best Friend Facials (BFF). Serving Panama City Beach for over 18yrs. See ad, page 10.

Dr. Sheila, now certified to prescribe medical marijuana, specializes in pain care practices based on the body’s ability to heal itself to cure pain using forms of regenerative orthopedic medicine such as major autohemotherapy, prolotherapy, prolozone therapy, ozone cancer treatments, intravenous vitamins treatments, chelation therapy, neural prolotherapy, prologel treatments, platelet-rich plasma and stem cell treatments. See ad, page 53.

5924 Thomas Dr, PCB 850-234-6563 PanamaCityBeachMassage.com

MASSAGE ENVY SPA DESTIN & MASSAGE ENVY SPA FWB

34904 Emerald Coast Pkwy, #132 Destin • 850-650-8500 99 Eglin Pkwy, #5B, Uptown Station FWB • 850-301-2000 Pier Park, 15801 L C Hilton Jr Dr, #120, Panama City Beach • 850-563-0070 MassageEnvy.com Looking for professional, customized massages andfacials? Our professional massage therapists and estheticians will customize massage and facial to fit your needs. Make Massage Envy your spa. Two convenient locations in Destin and Fort Walton Beach. MM#35714, 36004, 36005. See ad, page 15.

MEDICAL MARIJUANA KAYA LIFE MEDICAL MARIJUANA PHYSICIANS 870 Mack Bayou Road, Ste B, SRB 850-213-1216 • TheKayaLife.com

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Sheila Mohammed, MD, PhD 4507 Furling Ln, Ste 213, Destin 850-281-8186 DrSheilaMohammed.com

MYOFASCIAL RELEASE BARBARA BRUNI

Pilates Core Training 1310 B Dunmire, Pensacola 850-287-5836 PilatesCoreTraining.com

Myofascial release treats the entire myofascial mind/body complex, eliminating the pressure of the restricted myofascial system (the straight-jacket) that causes painful symptoms. LMT #MA64267. See ad, page 12.

CARING TOUCH

Janet Hardy, LMT Board Certified Myofascial Release Therapist Expert Level Santa Rosa Beach • 850-231-9131 CaringTouchTherapy.net In her 23+ years of massage therapy, Janet has found the John F. Barnes’ Approach® to be the most effective and holistic treatment for the relief of pain and optimal health. MA17333. See ad, page 13.

LAURA TYREE

Myofascial Release Massage Therapist Urban Oasis/LauraTyree Health At Hot Yoga Om (Downtown FWB) 850-642-1015 • LauraTyree.com A healing sanctuary that relieves stress and alleviates damage caused by tension and strain. Fostering physical, mental and emotional relaxation, while performing postures and breathing techniques with the underlying philosophy and relaxed attitude continuing outside of the studio into life or living yoga. Classes for all levels and private classes upon request.

PAIN MANAGEMENT HEALING YOU! THERAPY William Kelley, PT 850-461-0058 417 Racetrack Rd, FWB HealingYouTherapy.com

Myokinesthetic therapy rebalances the nervous system and addresses the root cause in the structure to quiet down and calm pain and numbness. Feel better without the use of addictive drugs. Accepting Medicare and Tricare Select. See ad, page 39.

MARIJUANA PHYSICIANS OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA Dr. Eddie Zant MD 913 MarWalt Dr, FWB 36468 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Ste 8102 850-862-6325

PHYSICAL THERAPY HEALING YOU! THERAPY William Kelley, PT 850-461-0058 417 Racetrack Rd, FWB HealingYouTherapy.com

Myokinesthetic therapy rebalances the nervous system and with the root cause in the structure to quiet down and calm the pain and numbness. Feel better without the use of addictive drugs. Accepting Medicare and Tricare Select. See ad, page 39.

PHYSICIANS EMERALD COAST RHEUMATOLOGY

Aymen A. Kenawy, MD 850-215-6400 3890 Jenks Ave, Lynn Haven/PC Info@ecrheum.com DrKenawy.com Aymen A. Kenawy, M.D., FACP, FACR, Board Certified Rheumatologist specializes in the treatment of arthritis and other rheumatic diseases, stem cell and infusion therapy. See ad, page 12.

Treat the Source Not the Symptom Sharalee Hoelscher, RCST® Certified Rolfer™

Registered Craniosacral Therapist

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KAREN KENNEDY, MD

Board Certified Gynecologist 1118 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, GB 7552 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre 850-916-7766 KarenKennedyMD.com Board Certified Gynecologist MD, offering full GYN services and proud to feature MonaLisa Touch Laser, a noninvasive treatment for symptoms of low hormones or menopause. Stop suffering and start living. Call for appointment. Offices in Gulf Breeze and Navarre. See ad, page 4.

MARIJUANA PHYSICIANS OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA

Dr. Eddie Zant MD 913 MarWalt Dr, FWB 36468 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Ste 8102 850-862-6325 Legally certified Medical Marijuana for certain medical conditions by a certified MM Physician. Professional, private, compassionate. Call to learn more or schedule an appointment today. See ad, page 26.

PILATES STUDIO PILATES CORE TRAINING Barbara Bruni, Owner 1310 B Dunmire, Pensacola 850-287-5836 PilatesCoreTraining.com

Mat, gyrokinesis and equipment classes, or private sessions for a personalized experience. Website lists instructors, class schedule and prices. See ad, page 12.

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STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION ARIANE BORDELON

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