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uddy Bowman, the first and only certified Quantum Light Energy coach in Florida, has moved his studio to 28 Racetrack Road, NW, in Fort Walton Beach, in the GraceBowman Orthodontics Building, next to Buddy Bowman Choctaw High School. Light therapy increases circulation, reduces inflammation, protects the genetic telomeres and reduces pain and stress. It is painless, convenient, non-invasive and drug-free. Buddy and his wife and assistant, Jackie, have completed 432 one-hourand-15-minute client sessions in the past 18 months, which are now offered Monday through Thursday at 5:15 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 7:40 p.m., and Friday from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. Buddy has just completed his third consecutive semester of teaching his course, Quantum Light Energy Therapy, for the Center for Lifelong Learning at the University of West Florida, and will be offering it again in the Fall 2014 semester. He has appeared in regional publications and on local radio and TV and is available to provide presentations to local organizations. For appointments, call 850-582-4929 or email Consultant@ cox.net. For more information, visit BuddyBowman.com.

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hether already an activist or still struggling to sort recyclables, we all have a prime opportunity during the week of April 22 to renew our individual and collective pledge to tread more lightly on the planet. “Environmentalism touches every part of our lives, from what we eat to what we wear to what we breathe,” says Earth Day Network President Kathleen Rogers. “Learning about where our food comes from or how a product is made can be fun,” she continues, “and awareness is the foundation for action.” More than a billion citizens have already registered their acts of green through the organization’s website; this year, the campaign seeks to engage a billion more. Suggestions range from the personal, such as pledging to stop using disposable plastic, to the political, in calling our congressional representatives to reestablish a tax credit program for renewable energy. With an estimated two out of every three people on Earth expected to be living in cities by 2050—straining water, energy and transportation systems—Earth Day Network has chosen Green Cities as this year’s theme. Advocates are calling upon cities to invest in smart grids, overhaul outdated building codes and increase public transportation options. U.S. success stories helping to lead the way include Chicago’s Solar Express program, using incentives to drive solar installations, and New York City’s pedestrian plazas, designed to replace urban gridlock with open space. Denver’s low-income South Lincoln neighborhood is also getting a makeover with its green public housing community that boasts a platinum-certified Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design building. Its energy efficiency and water reuse systems are reducing resource consumption by up to 40 percent. Plus, bicycle lanes in roads and expanded access to city bus and tram systems decrease traffic-related pollution.

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Home Renovations Aggravate Childhood Asthma

ew research suggests that renovation planning should involve more than just picking the right colors and styles; doing it right may help prevent childhood respiratory conditions. Researchers from St. Louis University, in Missouri, linked home renovations with increased wheezing, asthma and chronic coughing among children living in the home. The study, published in the American Journal of Public Health, followed 31,049 children between the ages of 2 and 14 years old from seven Chinese cities over a two-year period. Previous research has also reached a similar conclusion, identifying some specific materials responsible for increased childhood respiratory disorders. A Russian study of 5,951 children ages 8 to 12 found that increased asthma and wheezing were related to recently completed painting, as well as the installation of new linoleum flooring, synthetic carpets, particleboard and wall coverings. That study, published in the same journal states, “Exposure levels are the highest during and shortly after painting, but low levels of exposure may remain for several months. Wooden furniture, as well as painted or varnished and new furniture, is likely to emit chemical substances.” A 2002 study of New York children published in the Journal of Urban Health found similar results.

Ventilation and Cleaning Hinder Indoor Pollutants

roperly ventilating and frequently cleaning our homes and offices are both important to our health, concludes a new European study published in the Journal of Environmental Science and Health. Researchers analyzed bacterial and fungal counts and suspended particulate matter in indoor air samples of 40 homes and offices. They determined that 45 percent had indoor pollution levels greater than that recommended by the current European Concerted Action Report on air quality standards. An analysis of a Canadian government Health Measures Survey discovered 47 different indoor volatile organic compounds (VOC) among more than half of the 3,857 households surveyed throughout Canada. Most of the VOCs identified there have also been present in separate European and U.S. studies. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), VOCs are carbon chemical compounds that can evaporate under normal indoor atmospheric conditions. The concern with indoor VOCs is their potential to react with indoor ozone to produce harmful byproducts that may be associated with adverse health effects in sensitive populations. Benzene, trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene and xylene top the list of common VOCs inside U.S. households, according to an EPA report. Typical sources comprise common household chemicals, furnishings and décor, as well as indoor activities such as unventilated cooking, heating and smoking.

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Orange Oil Calms Kids in Dental Chairs

or centuries, aromatherapy using orange oil has been heralded in traditional herbalism for its ability to alleviate anxiety. Research published in the journal Advanced Biomedical Research now finds that aromatherapy using the same ingredient can significantly reduce a child’s anxiety at the dentist’s office. The study, conducted at Iran’s Isfahan University of Medical Sciences and published in the peer-reviewed journal Advanced Biomedical Research, tested 10 boys and 20 girls between 6 and 9 years old. In this crossover design study, participants were assigned randomly into two groups. Half the children were treated with water instead of any essential oil (control) initially and received orange aroma in the second session (intervention). Another 15 children received treatment under orange aroma in the first encounter (intervention) and were treated without any aroma the second time (control). When the children were given orange oil aromatherapy, they experienced significantly reduced heart rates and lower salivary cortisol levels compared with those not receiving it. The results corroborate findings from a 2000 study from the University of Vienna, in Austria, published in Physiology and Behavior.

Tomatoes Prevent and Even Treat Liver Disease

omatoes are widely known for their outstanding antioxidant content, anti-inflammatory and cancerfighting properties, plus benefits to heart health. Now, research from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Human Nutrition Research Center, at Tufts University, in Boston, Massachusetts, has found that consuming tomatoes—particularly their lycopene content—can also help prevent and even treat both liver disease and cancer of the liver. The researchers combed through 241 studies and scientific papers to connect the dots. They report that lycopene up regulates the sirtuin 1 (SIRT1) protein, meaning it increases the number of receptors on cell surfaces, thereby increasing cellular response to it. SIRT1 activation is recognized to protect against obesity-induced inflammation and degeneration of the liver, explain the study’s authors. Lycopene was found to protect against fatty liver disease, liver fibrosis and the formation of cancer in the liver and lungs. Multiple studies have shown cooked tomatoes and tomato sauce offer increased bioavailability of healthful lycopene.

Olive Leaf Outperforms Diabetes Drug

live leaf may provide nature’s answer to diabetes treatment. A recent study from the University of Auckland, in New Zealand, suggests that olive leaf extract can help reduce insulin resistance and increase insulin production by beta cells in the pancreas. The researchers tested 46 middle-aged, obese adults at risk for developing metabolic syndrome-related Type 2 diabetes. In the double-blind, placebo-controlled study, olive leaf extract outperformed the diabetes drug metformin and “significantly improved insulin sensitivity and pancreatic beta-cell secretory capacity,” according to the researchers. Insulin helps escort glucose into the body’s cells.

Supplements Could Save $70 Billion in Medical Costs

n a Frost & Sullivan study report authored by Christopher Shanahan and Robert de Lorimier, Ph.D., the use of dietary supplements, including B vitamins, phytosterols and dietary fiber, could reduce the cost of treating coronary artery disease in the U.S. by nearly $50 billion over the next seven years. In addition, healthcare costs related to diabetes, vision problems and osteoporosis could be reduced by nearly $20 billion collectively with the use of certain supplements. The projections were based on cost-benefit analysis comparing a series of scenarios to assess the effect on overall disease management costs if an identified high-risk population were to avoid costly medical events by increasing their intake of dietary supplements purchased out-of-pocket versus no supplement usage. “The healthcare system spends a tremendous amount of money treating chronic disease, but has failed to focus on ways to reduce those costs through prevention,” says Steve Mister, president of the Council for Responsible Nutrition Foundation. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only 3 percent of U.S. healthcare costs are spent on the prevention of chronic diseases.

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routine. You grow a strong bond with your home.” Securing a much smaller dwelling than what we originally had designs on can lead to a lifetime of savings. With less space to furnish, heat, cool, light, clean and maintain, we can enjoy greater financial freedom, less stress and more time for fun.

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When considering a move to a new place, we often find out how much house we can manage and then proceed to invest to the hilt. But if hitting our spending limit will leave a deficit in the amount of green and healthy home features and furnishings we can achieve, we could end up with a residence that makes neither financial nor 20

ecological sense, and isn’t good for our health. A solution is to scale back on costly square footage. Spending 25 to 40 percent less than we think we can on a smaller home provides more possibilities when planning the renovation budget, enabling us to create a home that is more deeply satisfying. Nicole Alvarez, an architectural designer with Ellen Cassilly Architect, in Durham, North Carolina, who blogs at IntentionallySmall.com, says that if we value quality over quantity, place over space and living more intentionally in every aspect of our lives, we are ready for a small home. Occupying less space has profoundly influenced her daily life and happiness. Alvarez has found, “When space is limited, everything has a function and a purpose. Everything has to be intentional. Over time, as you grow in the home, you make small modifications to personalize it more to adjust to your

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Urban, suburban or rural, where we live incurs long-term repercussions on the natural environment. Choosing an established community within or close to an urban center tends to be more protective of air, water and land quality than living in a distant, car-dependent suburb, yet many families feel either drawn to or resigned to the suburbs for the lower housing prices. But as Ilana Preuss, vice president at Washington, D.C.-based Smart Growth America, explains, “There is more to housing affordability than how much rent or mortgage we pay. Transportation costs are the second-biggest budget item for most families. In locations with access to few transportation choices, the combined cost of housing and transportation can be more than 60 percent of the total household budget. For families with access to a range of transportation choices, the combined cost can be less than 40 percent.” In most suburbs, where the only practical transportation choice is a personal vehicle, dependency on a car takes a toll on us financially and physically. Driving a personal vehicle 15,000 miles a year can cost about $9,122 annually in ownership and operating expenses, according to AAA’s 2013 Your Driving Costs report, and hours spent daily sitting behind the wheel being sedentary is eroding our health. Lack of transportation options is a leading detriment to the nation’s collective wellness, according to the federal agency Healthy People. Sustainable cities provide many transportation options, including public buses and trains, car-sharing services and all forms of ride sharing; and perhaps most importantly, they are bike- and pedestrian-friendly. Choosing communities that make it possible to reduce driving and even go car-free

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4. Buying American Eco-friendly choices for housing, vehicles and food—generally perceived as expensive for the average individual or family—often are not only attainable when pursued in a thoughtful way, but can actually save us money compared to maintaining the status quo. much of the time can save us money, reduce stress and improve our health.

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We know two primary facts about cars: They are expensive and those with internal combustion engines pollute during operation. Still, many of us need one. Reducing the total impact and burden of owning a car can be as simple as prioritizing fuel efficiency. It helps that fuel-sippers now come in more sizes than just small, yet small subcompacts remain a good place to start our research because of their budget-friendly prices and high fuel economy. A subcompact that averages 32 miles per gallon (mpg) and has a sticker price below $15,000 can save us so much money compared with a top-selling compact SUV—upwards of $16,000 over five years, according to Edmunds.com—that if we need a larger vehicle on occasion, we can more easily afford to rent one. Hybrid electric vehicles (HEV), both small and midsized, can be an even better choice, averaging 41 mpg. Cost comparisons show that an HEV can save a heavily travelling city driver nearly $1,000 in fuel costs annually versus a comparably sized conventional gasolinepowered car. Although a 2014 midsized HEV has an average suggested retail

According to Consumer Reports, many shoppers prefer to buy products made in the USA, but with more than 60 percent of all consumer goods now produced overseas, finding American goods is not always easy. The good news is that buying American doesn’t mean only buying American made. We back the U.S. economy and jobs when we purchase used items that have been renewed or repurposed by enterprising citizens. Creative reuse supports new and existing businesses that collect, clean, sort, recondition, refurbish, remanufacture, update, refinish, reupholster, repair, tailor, distribute and sell used parts, materials and finished goods. Sarah Baird, director of outreach and communications of the Center for a New American Dream, an organization working to shift consumption away from wasteful trends, loves the history of used items. She says, “An item that has already lived one life has a story to tell, and is infinitely more interesting than anything newly manufactured.” Another reward is the big savings afforded by previously owned durable goods; not even America’s big-box discount retailers can beat these genuine bargains. Of course, not everything is available in the used marketplace, but when it makes sense, we can proudly know

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Going green is healthy in innumerable ways. In addition to driving less, banning toxic products from our household cupboards and dinner plates is another solid place to start on the road to improved well-being for ourselves and the planet. Toxic consumer products pollute the planet, from manufacture through use and disposal. They aren’t doing us any favors. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports that the average human body now contains an estimated 700 industrial compounds, pollutants and other chemicals due to exposure to toxic consumer products and industrial chemicals. After researching proper local disposal of such hazards, replace them on future shopping forays with safer choices. It’s an investment in our health that can save untold pain and money and pay off big time in avoiding health problems ranging from cancer, asthma and chronic diseases to impaired fertility, birth defects and learning disabilities according to the Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families Coalition. To reduce exposure to the toxins that are commonly sprayed on conventional crops, select sustainable and organic versions of foods to prepare at home whenever possible. Such choices help keep both our bodies and the environment healthy and can be surprisingly affordable compared with eating out and consuming prepackaged convenience foods. By substituting whole foods for prepared foods, cooking more meals at home and practicing good eating habits—like eating less meat and downsizing portions—the average person can enjoy high-quality food for $7 to $11 per day. This matches or falls below what the average American daily spends on food, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Considering that diet-related diseases can cost afflicted families thousands of dollars a year, better food choices can make us not only healthier, but wealthier, too. Crissy Trask is the author of Go Green, Spend Less, Live Better. Connect at CrissyTrask.com.

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mericans use 35 million pounds of toxic household cleaning products annually. According to the Children’s Health Environmental Coalition, in Los Angeles, traces of cleaning chemicals can be found throughout the human body within seconds of exposure, posing risks like asthma, allergies, cancer, reproductive toxicity, hormone disruption, neurotoxicity and death. Equally sobering is the decades of research suggesting a relationship between the overuse of powerful disinfectants and the rise of antibiotic-resistant super bacteria like methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), as well as concerns over these toxins entering water supplies and wildlife food chains. Cleaning product labels lack transparency, says Johanna Congleton, Ph.D., a senior scientist for the Environmental Working Group, because “manufacturers aren’t required to specify ingredients.” One approach to assure safe ingredients is do-it-yourself (DIY) products. For Matt and Betsy Jabs, the authors of DIY Natural Household Cleaners who blog at DIYNatural.com, creating homemade cleaners is a rewarding exercise in sustainability and simplicity. “We’re cutting through all the marketing and getting back to basics,” says Matt. Affordability is another benefit:

The Jabs’ homemade laundry detergent costs five cents per load, compared with 21 cents for a store brand. Annie B. Bond, a bestselling author and pioneering editor of the award-winning Green Guide, dispels a DIY myth: “What’s time-consuming isn’t making the cleaners; it’s making the decision to switch and figuring it all out,” she says.

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Find these multitasking ingredients in local groceries and health stores or online. White vinegar effectively cleans, deodorizes, cuts grease and disinfects against bacteria, viruses and mold. Castile soap in liquid or bar form serves as a biodegradable, vegetable-based surfactant and all-around cleaner (avoid mixing with vinegar, which neutralizes its cleansing properties). Baking soda cleans, whitens, neutralizes odors and softens water. It’s an excellent scrubbing agent for bathrooms, refrigerators and ovens. Borax, a natural mineral, improves the effectiveness of laundry soap. Although classified (as is salt) as a low-level health hazard that should be kept away from children and animals, borax is non-carcinogenic and isn’t absorbed through skin.

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All-purpose cleaner: Homemade Cleaners: Quick-and-Easy Toxin-Free Recipes, by Mandy O’Brien and Dionna Ford, suggests combining one cup of vinegar, one cup of water and 15 drops of lemon oil in a spray bottle. Use it anywhere, including glass and mirrors. For serious disinfecting, follow with a hydrogen peroxide spray. Foaming hand/dish soap: Shake one cup of water, a quarter-cup of castile soap and 15 drops of essential oil in a foaming dispenser. Use in bathrooms and kitchens. Dishwashing detergent: DIYNatural recommends mixing one cup of borax, one cup of washing soda, a half-cup of citric acid and a half-cup of coarse kosher salt. Leave it uncovered for several days, stirring often to prevent clumping. Cover and refrigerate. Use one tablespoon per load with a half-cup of citric acid in the rinse to combat streaks. Laundry detergent: Combine one cup of borax, one cup of washing soda and one 14-ounce bar of grated castile soap. Use one tablespoon per load, adding a half-cup of lemon juice to the rinse cycle. Prior to washing, use hydrogen peroxide as a stain remover (test first; it may lift color).

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lying (claiming false endorsements) and other maneuvers. ~ TerraChoice Group Bathroom soft scrub: Bond recommends creating a thick paste with liquid castile soap and a half-cup of baking soda. Scour tubs, showers and stainless steel surfaces with a sponge, and then rinse.

Hard floor cleaner: Environmental Working Group’s DIY Cleaning Guide suggests combining a half-gallon of hot water with one cup of white vinegar in a bucket to mop.

Toilet bowl cleaner: Sprinkle one cup of borax into the toilet at bedtime and then clean the loosened grime with a brush the next morning, advises Bond. Wipe outer surfaces with the all-purpose spray.

Carpet cleaner: Freshen rugs by sprinkling baking soda at night and vacuuming in the morning, suggests Bond. For deeper cleaning, combine one cup of vinegar and two-and-a-half gallons of water in a steam cleaner.

Wood polish: Bond recommends mixing a quarter-cup of vinegar or lemon juice with a few drops of olive and lemon oil.

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he positive effects of probiotics on human health are becoming well known to the public as many associations are found between the types of microbes found in human and animal digestive systems and diabetes, obesity, Crohn’s disease and other human maladies. Even mental health issues such as depression can be positively affected by treatments with certain types of bacteria. Plants have a “stomach”, too; it’s the soil. And unlike their animal counterparts, plants, trees and turf don’t have mechanical digestion or organs with an acidic environment to break down their “food” and are therefore more dependent on microbes to meet their nutritional demands. The synthetic fertilizers in use since the early 1900s focus on delivering the macronutrients nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium to the plant. While this promotes dark green, fast-growing plants, it may also have a detrimental effect on soil biology by inhibiting the supply of carbon, oxygen, hydrogen and microbial life. Simply stated, the overuse of synthetic fertilizers can often damage the ecosystem of the soil by inhibiting the biological processes that keep soil alive and healthy. The net result is the potential loss of topsoil and overall soil fertility. By focusing solely on plant health, we have hindered the health of our soil and our environment. These high

amounts of macronutrients in traditional fertilizers have been attributed to negative environmental impacts by misuse and misapplication causing fertilizer runoff into our water systems. We need to redefine fertilization and set new standards that include the use of products that target soil biology and promote the expansion of topsoil organisms. Products consisting of carbon-based supplements, which target the soil food web (the living component of the soil), have proven to be successful in reducing the application amounts of nitrogen and phosphorus without sacrificing the visual appearance of the plant by promoting microbial life. Integrated pest management greatly reduces, and in many cases eliminates, the need for pesticides. Also, using baiting systems around buildings to target and eliminate the threat of termites, instead of pumping hundreds of gallons of pesticides, which can also eliminate beneficial organisms, is a technology worth investigating. Instead of treating the problematic symptoms of a home’s landscape and garden, it makes sense to treat the root cause; unhealthy soil. Natural fertilization improves soil structure while reducing runoff and leaching, facilitates the uptake of nutrients and detoxifies the soil. It will also increase the water-holding capacity of the soil and enhance the root growth of plants. All of these factors put together provide an

Plants have a “stomach”, too; it’s the soil. And unlike their animal counterparts, plants, trees and turf don’t have mechanical digestion or organs with an acidic environment to break down their “food” ... environment that is advantageous and environmentally responsible for plant growth, whether it be grass, ornamental plants, trees or the garden. Hunter Grimes is a third-generation certified operator with Bryan Pest Control, a family owned and operated company on the Emerald Coast for more than 37 years that employs 54 people. Bryan Grimes (owner) and two other employees have sat as presidents of the Florida Pest Management Association.

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A proven practice for supporting health and self-healing, qigong has been used in China for millennia to maintain and improve physical, mental and emotional well-being.

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i” (pronounced chee) refers to the life force or vital energy present in all things throughout the universe while “gong” means dedicated effort or steady practice of a skill. Qigong is the art of working intensely with this energy, cultivating life force. Acupuncture physician and qigong instructor Walter Hayley, in Bonita Springs, Florida, became passionate about qigong while working as a stockbroker in need of stress relief. He compares qigong’s movement of energy in the body to water running through a hose: “Qi is concentrated in channels throughout the body. Think of the qi as water and those channels as a garden hose branching out to every aspect of the individual. Stress, whether physical or emotional, can kink the hose. Qigong helps get the kinks out,” he explains. “It relaxes the body, letting energy flow more efficiently, allowing the body to heal itself.” Qigong styles vary, but Hayley remarks that most involve slow movement, focused awareness and special breathing techniques. Many describe

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the practice as a moving meditation. Qigong teacher Judith Forsyth, in Mobile, Alabama, says, “It’s often described as the mother of tai chi. When the quiet, internal energy art of qigong mixed with the powerful external martial arts, it developed into tai chi.” She emphasizes that the focus of qigong is less on its physical mechanics and more on understanding how the vital force moves through the body and can be used to enhance health and longevity. Inside the body, there’s an integrated network of subtle energy centers that international Qigong Master Robert Peng believes are connected to the capacity for genuine happiness. The goal is to awaken and pack these centers with qi. “By repeating slow, gentle movements over and over, you can develop the body’s capacity to draw qi from the universe. It can be stored in these centers and later channeled back through the body to empower your daily activities,” explains Peng, author of The Master Key: The Qigong Secret for Vitality, Love, and Wisdom.

He focuses on three of the body’s big energy portals: the “third eye”, located between the eyebrows; the “heart center”, at the center of the chest on the sternum and the “sea of qi”, just below the navel. The idea is that when energy is accessed in these three centers, specific spiritual qualities are accessed: wisdom, love and vitality (respectively). Harmonizing all three is ideal. Peng advises that when these essential elements are woven together in balance, dynamic happiness is possible. “You begin to project more wisdom, love, vitality, inspiration and peacefulness. Conversations flow more smoothly. Your life becomes more productive, meaningful and serene,” he says. “Whatever the challenges encountered, you’ll be better equipped to deal with them, while remaining inwardly content.” Forsyth was first guided to qigong when the prescribed rest, drugs, exercise and physical therapy following an accident left her with lingering neck and back problems. She recalls, “After eight weeks of practice, I experienced significant physical improvement, not only where I had considerable pain, but in my overall energy level, ability

By adding qigong to their daily routines, children learn to channel energy and enhance concentration; office workers reduce stress; seniors enhance balance and quality of life; and caregivers and midwives advance abilities to help others. ~ The National Qigong Association to sleep and the condition of my skin and hair. The peace and harmonizing meditation benefits of qigong were also affecting me positively in other ways. I became less worried, less of a perfectionist, less stressed out and began to experience more joyfulness.” While all styles benefit overall health, specific qigong exercises may be prescribed for specialized needs, from

athletic conditioning to management of chronic conditions such as arthritis, hypertension or cancer. The gentle movements can be performed by almost anyone at any age and ability level, even those confined to a chair or bed. “Qigong speaks to the body and the body then addresses the condition,” Hayley remarks. The experts advise that qigong is best practiced every day, even if for just five minutes. “A group class offers a synergy that a home practice lacks, but the more important practice is at home,” observes Hayley. Some personal instruction is ideal so the practitioner receives feedback, but books and videos make qigong accessible to everyone, everywhere. Hayley reminds newbies, “Just be patient. If one form doesn’t suit you, remember there are thousands of different forms to try.” Peng’s advice to beginners is, “Be happy! Think of the exercise as lighthearted play and remember to smile as you move.” Meredith Montgomery is the publisher of Natural Awakenings Mobile/Baldwin, AL (HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com).

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e crackle with activity. “The institute “Just because usually finds that when a energy. Natural electromagnetic someone isn’t patient doesn’t respond fields within us regulate to treatment by an energy feeling symptoms healer, it’s because of how our bodies work. Plus, we continually from exposure the environment. I try encounter many outside to neutralize its effect to to electronic energy fields from Wi-Fi, help the body regulate cell phones and towers, technology, that properly,” Traver says. power lines, microwave While protection in doesn’t mean ovens, computers, TVs, highly occupied famsecurity devices and that it’s not having ily areas is important, radar. A growing number providing protection in an effect on DNA.” bedrooms is especially of experts see these surrounding frequencies as vital, due to the amount ~ Camilla Rees an increasing danger to of time we spend there our well-being. for rest and restoration. Traver’s diag Applying modalities like acupunc- noses sometimes suggest remediation ture, Reiki, Touch for Health and Eden measures that involve an electrician Energy Medicine can help us maintain grounding currents and adding selective a healthy energy balance internally. shielding materials to block frequencies They work to harmonize the body flowing from electronic devices. “Magto protect against stress, trauma and netic fields from outside the house are associated illness. hard to control, but 98 percent of what Phyllis Traver, owner of Safe & I find can be fixed,” she advises. Sound Home, in Boston, is certified by When Terry Mollner, 69, was the International Institute of Buildinghaving trouble sleeping, he contacted Biology & Ecology to detect, measure Traver, who receives client referrals from and counter in-home electromagnetic energy healers. “The conclusions were

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stunning,” Mollner says. “The detector’s measurements went off the charts in the bedroom. It wasn’t the flat screen TV at the foot of my bed, but how the room’s wiring was done. The electrician installed a relay so I can switch off the power on that side of the house at night. Now, I sleep six or seven hours,” which he characterizes as “a profound change.” He also suggests turning off and moving cell phones away from beds. Mollner then hardwired the computers in his home, eliminated Wi-Fi and rearranged the electronic equipment in his home office. Kim Cook, an energy practitioner in Mission Viejo, California, specializes in Eden Energy Medicine and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT). Cook decided not to buy a house she was initially interested in because it was in a hot spot. When Cook used her meter to chart frequencies at home, it also prompted her to move her bedroom clock radio to a different bureau. “It’s no longer sitting right at our heads,” she notes. Plus, “I don’t put my cell phone on my body and it bothers me that my son puts his in his pocket.” An overarching observation from Cook’s professional practice is that increasing numbers of people in pain are interested in energy medicine because they’re so frustrated with Western medicine. She observes, “Pain is blocked energy, and people are learning how to unblock it naturally.” The World Health Organization (WHO) launched the International EMF Project in 1996 because of rising public health concerns due to the surge in EMF sources. After reviewing extensive research and thousands of articles, the organization can’t confirm—or deny—the existence of health consequences from exposure to low-level EMFs. But in 2011, the WHO International Agency for Research on Cancer classified the electromagnetic radiation from cell phones as possibly carcinogenic to humans, based on increased risk for glioma, a malignant brain cancer. Lloyd Morgan, a senior researcher with the nonprofit Environmental Health Trust and lead author of the internationally endorsed report, Cellphones and Brain Tumors, goes further, unequivo-

cally stating, “Cell phone radiation is a carcinogen.” In our own environment, we can regulate EMF, says Iowan Camilla Rees, founder of the educational petition website ElectromagneticHealth.org and Campaign for Radiation Free Schools on Facebook; she is the co-author of Public Health SOS: The Shadow Side of the Wireless Revolution and Morgan’s cell phone report. Says Rees, “You can buy a meter,

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reating a backyard wildlife habitat provides valuable teaching moments. With planning and care, birds, bats, butterflies and bunnies can view yards as safe havens and sources for food, water and shelter, providing endless fascination. Josh Stasik, a father of Hummingbird three and owner of SweetNectar Recipe Seed.com, in Syracuse, Measure one part New York, sees firsthand how feeding winged won- ordinary white sugar to four parts water ders can be an inexpensive (no unhealthy red way to start a new family activity. “My mom taught dye needed). Boil me about flowers and bird the water first, and feeders. I hope my kids will then mix the nectar someday pass the informawhile the water is tion along to their chilhot; the sugar will dren,” he says. easily dissolve. Habitat plantings and available foods determine Source: what creatures will visit. TomatoEnvy.com

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“Native plants attract native bugs that are eaten by native birds and bats,” observes Stasik, noting that staff at extension services and garden centers can provide helpful advice. Based on his own research, Stasik knows, “Bird species have definite tastes in food. Bluebirds love mealworms. Hummingbirds like floral nectars. Orioles look for citrus fruit. Butterflies are eclectic sippers of both floral and citrus.” Hummingbirds pose particular appeal for kids and adults because they appear always on the move. Hummingbirds.net/ map.html follows their migration sites. Videographer Tom Hoebbel, owner of TH Photography, outside Ithaca,

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New York, builds birdhouses and nesting boxes with his kids. They also participate in the annual Christmas bird count for the Audubon Society (Birds.Audubon. org/Christmas-birdcount). The Great Backyard Bird Count, a joint project between nonprofits Audubon and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, folbird photos courtesy of Susan lows in February Gottlieb, of Venice, California (gbbc.BirdCount.org). “In our yard, we have five nesting boxes made from reused wood. Once or twice a week, we check to see who lives there and how many eggs there are,” says Hoebbel. “So far, we’ve seen bluebirds, chickadees and house wrens.” He laments the rapid decline of bats in the Northeast due to pesticides killing bugs, the main course for birds and bats. “In the winter, bats live in caves, so we put one-by-one-foot boxes in the yard for their summer homes.” Warm evenings on the patio are more enjoyable when bats clean up the mosquito population; a single bat can eat as many as 1,000 in an hour. The monarch butterfly population is another favorite species in decline, with the spectacular annual migration on the verge of disappearing due to illegal deforestation, climate change, expansion of crop acreage and imposition of genetically modified plants that reduce the growth of native species. “You can help them by planting perennial milkweed in your garden,” advises Brande Plotnick, founder of Tomato Envy, in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania. Milkweed is the food of choice because it makes the caterpillars and butterflies toxic to birds and other predators. Also consider planting garden phlox, coneflower and lantana. Migrating monarchs live about nine months and fly up to 30 miles per hour. Plotnick also suggests planting an herb garden that includes parsley. “Swallowtail butterflies will lay eggs on parsley, caterpillars hatch and feed on it, and eventually create a chrysalis,” she says. “You’ll be able to see the entire butterfly life cycle.” Rabbits add another dimension

to backyard wildlife. Just as birds and butterflies need trees, bushes and plants to land on and hide in, bunnies need ground cover. The Virginia Department of Game and Fisheries counsels that brush piles should start with a base of large limbs, logs or stones to raise the floor above ground and create tunnels and escape routes, plus a home base. Top with smaller branches and maybe a recycled Christmas tree or dead plants. Encourage structural density and permanence with live vines. The resulting brush pile should be igloo-shaped and about six to eight feet tall and wide. Visit Tinyurl.com/BunnyShelters. City ordinances or subdivision regulations might prohibit brush piles in ordinary yards. Find out how to gain certification as a wildlife habitat through the National Wildlife Federation at Tinyurl.com/CertifiedWildlifeHabitat. Rabbits can have as many as seven babies per litter, depending on the species. Make sure their space is sufficient. Before attracting bunnies to the yard, be aware of local predators—hawks, owls, coyote, dogs and stray cats. The brush pile may also attract other animals like skunks, raccoons and reptiles. A wildlife habitat is a fun, ongoing learning experience. It calls on math skills for bird counts, geography to follow migration maps and woodworking to build homesites and feeding spots. It becomes a lesson in local ecology and the roles of native plants and animals. When children comprehend they can help save wildlife, it’s also a lesson in hope.

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t seems dogs travel just about everywhere with their humans these days. They’re spotted at home improvement stores, happy hours, drive-through restaurants and workplaces, in addition to their usual hangouts. To get Sparky invited into even more people places, he must have good manners. “Just like with kids, not every venue is appropriate for dogs,” advises Eileen Proctor, a pet lifestyle expert in Denver, Colorado. “Some dogs are more introverted and want a quiet spot to relax. Others love a party. Know your dog and socialize him accordingly; never force him into an uncomfortable situation.” Instead, help him acclimate to new locales gradually, from a distance; stop when he shows signs of stress. A yawn, averted eyes, hiding behind his owner or nervous pacing are clues that a fourlegged pal has had enough. “Good manners at home might not translate to public manners,” Proctor notes. “Take practice runs to see how your dog handles distractions.” Day care or play dates with other dogs help hone canine social skills, while basic obedience—leave it, sit, stay, down, off, an effective recall and walking nicely

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on a leash—form the basis for good manners. Reward good behavior with praise, treats or a favorite activity.

Eating Out

Amy Burkert, the on-the-road owner of GoPetFriendly.com, says, “After a long day at the office or a ‘ruff’ week at work, it’s nice to include your dog when eating out. Pet-friendly restaurants with outdoor seating areas where the dog can join you are becoming more common, but always ask first. “Dogs in dining areas should lie quietly under your table or by your chair,” she continues. “This is not the time to socialize. Diners may find it unappealing to be approached by your dog while they’re eating. Choose a table where your dog can be out of the way of customers and the wait staff.” It will take practice. “If he acts up, apologize, leave and know that you’ll do better next time,” says Burkert. A good process for teaching good restaurant manners begins with sitting quietly with the dog when there are few people around, and then moving on. The next time, order an appetizer. Increase the amount of time the pet is

expected to wait quietly, as well as the number of distractions.

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Christina Mendel, an international business coach with offices in Germany and Italy, adds that dogs need a safe and secure retreat from excessive activity. Her Chihuahua mix, Balu, is small enough to fit into a carry bag. He can take a nap, people watch or have a snack without fear of human interference. “The carry bag helps when I take clients to dinner, drive or fly to onsite appointments,” she says. “Many of my clients are dog owners, so we bond because he’s well behaved and knows tricks.” Flying presents its own challenges because airlines limit the number of pets on each flight. Check the company’s rules for pet size, weight and type of crate required. Dogs ride as cargo unless they are small enough to fit in a carrier under the seat. Other passengers might be fearful or allergic, so respect their boundaries. In the car, a dog needs to be calm and wear a special seat belt, be crated or otherwise restrained to keep him safe, not distract the driver and prevent lunging out the window.

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Dogs may be welcome in the workplace. Alexandra Blackstone, design director for Killer Infographics, in Seattle, Washington, takes her corgi puppy, Buster, to the office. “He was good

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when he was the only dog at work,” explains Blackstone. “When an older dog and another puppy were there, he barked and tried to herd them.” He didn’t read other dogs well, so to further Buster’s dog-to-dog communication skills, Blackstone enrolled him in doggie day care twice a week. She advises first introducing dogs outside of the office setting. “Communicate with coworkers as to what your dog is working on, so everyone is consistent in their behavior toward him,” Blackstone advises. “Be clear how to correct any inappropriate be-

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calendarofevents All Calendar events must be received by the 15th of the month prior to publication. Limited to approximately 50 words. See exact character count on website. Submit from our website at NWFNaturally.com. $10 per regular listing. $50 Save the Date ad.

TUESDAY, APRIL 1 DIY Natural Body Care Basics – 6:30-8pm. No reason to settle for mass produced shampoo with preservatives that can harm you. Learn how quick and easy it can be to make your own shampoo, facial toner, facial cleanser and much more using common herbs you may already have on hand. $20. Esther's Garden of Healing, 8184 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre. 850-684-3230. EsthersGardenOfHealing.

SATURDAY, APRIL 5 The World of Lucid Dreaming – 12-2pm. There are many spiritual and practical applications of lucid dreaming. Sometimes referred to as remote viewing or OOBEs (Out-of-body-experiences), the class will discuss and practice how to achieve licid (awake) dreaming states of consciousness. $25/advance, $30/day of. The Healing Clinic, 184 Brooks St, Bldg 1, Fort Walton Beach. 850-2172771. YoginiFelicia@yahoo.com.

TUESDAY, APRIL 8 Auric Field Enhancement Meditation – 6-7pm. Cleanse, strengthen and enhance your auric fields – your aura. Great for energetic protection, boundary setting and spiritual abilities enhancement. $15. Via teleconference, reservations required. 850-585-5496. AliceMcCall@earthlink.net. HealingPath.info.

SATURDAY, APRIL 12 Level II Reiki Training – 1-8pm. This class is a continuing education and training for those at reiki level one that are ready to begin work as a reiki practitioner, or just deepen their own knowledge and abilities. $250, includes manual. Breathe Yoga Studio, 505 Adams St, Pensacola. 850-470-4444. BreathePcola.com. Overview of Herbal Medicine – 6:30-8:30pm. Learn how to use inexpensive bulk herbs to cure your family’s ailments and discomforts. Workshop covers infusions, decoctions, tinctures, capsules and salves; a review of basic herbs and their uses. You will know how to replace items in your medicine

cabinet with herbs or essential oils. $25. Esther's Garden of Healing, 8184 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre. 850-684-3230. EsthersGardenOfHealing.

MONDAY, APRIL 14 Women's Spirituality Group – 12-1:15pm. Bring all thoughts, comments and questions to the table for this casual sometimes humorous, always fun and uplifting support for women of all ages and types. $10/drop in. The Healing Clinic of Fort Walton Beach, 184 Brooks St, Bldg #1, Fort Walton Beach. 850-217-2771. YoginiFelicia@yahoo.com. TheHealingClinicFWB.com.

TUESDAY, APRIL 15 Meeting the Archangels – 5:30-7:30pm. & 4/22. Felicia McQuaid leads a discussion on Archangel Raphael. Learn to connect with the Angels in a more conscious way. The class ends with a group meditation and a reading thru Felicia. $25/advance, $30/ day of. The Healing Clinic of Fort Walton Beach, 184 Brooks St, Bldg #1, Fort Walton Beach. 850217-2771. YoginiFelicia@yahoo.com. TheHealingClinicFWB.com. Essential Oils Evening – 5:30-7:30pm. Be Doctor Mom with essential oils. Focus is on practical application for cuts, bruises, sprains and general mishaps. Discover the science of these oils and how they can benefit you. $20/advance, $25/day of. The Healing Clinic of Fort Walton Beach, 184 Brooks St, Bldg #1, Fort Walton Beach. Register: 850-217-2771. YoginiFelicia@yahoo.com. TheHealingClinicFWB.com. Lunar Eclipse Event with Alice McCall – 6-7pm. Experience a guided healing meditation that is heightened by the energy of a total lunar eclipse. A focus on the natural personal growth cycle of endings and new beginnings. $20. Via teleconference, reservations required. 850-585-5496. AliceMcCall@earthlink.net. HealingPath.info. Nutrition to Heal Inflammation – 6:30pm-8:30pm. Self-heal such ailments as arthritical pain, thyroid disease, fibromyalgia and more following a nutri-

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tional regimen that focuses on anti-inflammatory foods. Cook and try numerous foods such as almond flour doughnuts and quinoa pilaf. $25. Esther's Garden of Healing, 8184 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre. 850684-3230. EsthersGardenOfHealing@live.com. Festival of Christ Full Moon Meditation – 7:15pm. Full moon meditation expression of the love of god planetary peace, aka Twin Hearts guided meditation. When gathered together in large numbers a tremendous amount of spiritual energy is channeled. Healing clinic follows. Free. Ever’Man's Natural Foods New Community Rm, 315 W Garden St, Pensacola. 850433-2042. PranicHealingOasis@gmail.com.

ThursDAY, APRIL 17 Off the Vine Raw Food Class – 12-1:30pm. Learn to incorporate live, unprocessed, organic foods into your everyday diet. Eat, lunch and learn. $25. Presented by Vicki McCain and Shana Wolf, Kitchenique Cooking School at Cuvee Catering Center, 12590 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Ste C, Miramar Beach. Res Req. Kitchenique.com. 850-374-2181.

TUESDAY, APRIL 22 Overview of Aromatherapy – 6:30-8pm. The class offers a background on the use of aromatherapy coupled with a broad overview of why aromatherapy works. Learn which blends keep illness away and which blends help to soothe the soul. $20. Esther's Garden of Healing, 8184 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre. 850-684-3230. EsthersGardenOfHealing.

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savethedate Playing from the Heart: Discovering Your Soul Song April 25 • 2-5pm. Experiential workshop with Michael Brant DeMaria, sound healing artist, integrative psychologist and 4-time Grammy-nominated artist who will help Native American-style flute players and vocalists bring depth to their playing by playing from the heart, and on the way to discover their soul song. $50.

Marina Bay Resort 80 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Ft Walton Beach. 850-837-9828. Information@MusicalEchoes.org.

MusicalEchoes.org. SATURDAY, APRIL 26 Healthy Kids Day – 10am-2pm. A YMCA free event with fun activities for kids to include vendors such as spacewalk bounce houses, facepainting by Abrakadoodle, and interactive activities from Sacred Heart on the Emerald Coast, White Wilson Medical Center, Young Rembrandts, Emerald Coast Science Center, Department of Public Health,Tobacco Free Florida and YMCA summer camp activities staff. Free. Destin YMCA, 4345 Commons Dr West, Destin. 850-650-9622. ECYMCA.org.

Living Probiotics – 1-3pm. Save money and get healthier by making such living probiotics as water kefir, kombucha and apple cider vinegar. Stop paying outrageous prices for organic products and probiotic capsules that are not close to those you make at home. Also dig into why living probiotics are important for health. $20. Esther's Garden of Healing, 8184 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre. 850-6843230. EsthersGardenOfHealing.

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Michael Brant DeMaria in Concert April 26 • 7-7:45pm Native American Music Award winning recording artist Michael Brant DeMaria has 5 consecutive number one albums. Free. Musical Echoes Festival. The Landing, 205 Brooks St SE, Ft Walton Beach. 850-837-9828. Information@MusicalEchoes.org.

MusicalEchoes.org. SUNDAY, APRIL 27 Joy Yoga Retreat – A gathering of women of like mind and hearts. Through the practice of spiritual teachings, yoga and community their hearts become open, minds become steady, and joy becomes abundant. Join an incredible journey into the heart of the practice. $350, does not include accommodations or meals. Tops'l Resort, 9011 US Highway 98, Destin. Registration: 850-244-0184. DragonflyYoga.com. info@DragonflyYoga.com.

TUESDAY, APRIL 29 Solar Eclipse Event with Alice McCall – 6-7pm. Experience a guided healing meditation that is heightened by the energy of an annular solar eclipse. A focus on the natural personal growth cycle of endings and new beginnings. $20. Via teleconference, reservations required. 850-585-5496. AliceMcCall@earthlink.net. HealingPath.info. Why Weight – 6:30pm. Workshop to help understand why we over eat and how we can change how we feel about food and health. Hypnosis and life coaching are tools for change. Learn techniques you can use daily. Free. 8th Element Wellness, 90 Beal Pkwy NW. STE A-1, Ft Walton Beach. 850261-3596. Deana@DeanaCooperChapman.com. Holistic Discussion Group – 6:30-8:30pm. Monthly roundtable is a time to ask like-minded questions. On the journey to holistic health there is knowledge that varies from the different experiences of each person. Come and have some herbal tea and an evening of intelligent conversation about anything from herbal medicine to grain-free recipes; anything that comes to mind. $5. Esther's Garden of Healing, 8184 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre. 850-6843230. EsthersGardenOfHealing.

ongoingevents All Calendar events must be received by the 15th of the month prior to publication. Limited to approximately 25 words. See exact character count on website. Submit from our website only at NWFNaturally.com. $10 per entry. $14/drop in, packages available. Sunshine Yoga Studio, 211-E Main St, #E, Destin. 850-687-8603. Kim@SunshineYogaStudio.com.

sunday Let’s Laugh – 10am & 4pm. Children laugh 300 times per day and adults less than 20. Laughter helps decrease stress, boost the immune system, improves feeling of wellbeing. Come laugh your way into good health. Free. Sunshine Yoga, 211-E Main St, Destin. 850-687-8603. SunshineYogaStudio.com.. Urban Zen Yoga Class – 10:30-11:30am. In a world of over-stimulation and over-work, these practices can offer you a meditative sanctuary. No yoga experience necessary. $15/drop-in, packages available. Dragonfly Yoga, 184 Brooks St, #2, Downtown Fort Walton Beach. 850-244-0184. DragonFlyYoga.com. Yoga for Charity – 4:30pm. $5 donation to Paws. Dragonfly Yoga, 184 Brooks St, #2, Downtown Fort Walton Beach. 850-244-0184. DragonFlyYoga.com.

monday Discounted Spa Services – Pamper yourself at student clinics with discounted massages, facials, manicures and pedicures. $10-$35; gift certificates available. Career Institute of Health and Esthetics, 1008 Airport Rd, #C, Destin. Appointments required: 850-543-4919. CareerInstituteDestin@ gmail.com. CareerInstituteDestin.com. Pilates Reformer/Equipment Class – 9-10am. Utilizing all the equipment, take your Pilates practice to the next level. A challenging and invigorating class! Must have Pilates experience to attend. $35, $300/ ten classes. Coastal Core Pilates & Golf Conditioning, 11275 Emerald Coast Pkwy West, Unit 7, Miramar Beach. 850-650-0201. CoastalCorePilates.com. Yoga for Women – 10-11am. It’s time to be at ease and enjoy your yoga. This class is tailored to the needs of today’s woman. All ages and all levels of fitness are welcome here. $15/drop-in, packages available. Dragonfly Yoga, 184 Brooks St, #2, Downtown Fort Walton Beach. 850-244-0184. DragonFlyYoga.com. Yoga – 6pm. Yoga for all ages and levels taught by Jill Jordan. Love offering. Unity of Panama City, 1764 Lisenby Ave, Panama City. 850-769-7481. UnityOfPanamaCity.org. Student Massages – 6:30-8pm. $35. Career Institute Student Clinics. 1008 Airport Rd, Unit C, Destin. Appointments: 850-543-4919. CareerInstituteDestin@gmail.com.

Yoga with Hilary Turner – 12:15-1:30pm. $15/ drop in, membership available. Pilates Core Training 2130 Summit Blvd, Pensacola. Info: 850-287-5836. PilatesCoreTraining.com. Open Mike at Crestview Library – 6-7:45pm. 2nd Tues. Poetry & Music Jam for poets and musicians to read, perform, improvise and play together. Everyone is welcome. Free. Crestview Library, 445 Commerce Dr, Crestview. Esther: 850-682-4432. Rick Sanders: 850-585-6399.

wednesday Salute the Sun – 9am & 5:45pm. Sun Salutation honors the sun and brings its power into your heart. This class utilizes Sun Salutation to warm and lubricate the muscle followed by yoga poses that improve balance and coordination. Sunshine Yoga Studio, 211-E Main St, #E, Destin. 850-687-8603. Kim@SunshineYogaStudio.com. Off the Vine Organic Produce Pick Up FWB – 9am-5pm. Pre-order online by Sunday. PU on Wed. Off the Vine, 11 Eglin Parkway NE, Fort Walton Beach. 850-374-2181. OffTheVine.org. Off the Vine Organic Produce Pick Up Destin – 10am-5pm. Pre-order online by Sunday. PU on Wed. Yolo Boards, 11610 US Hwy 98 W, Miramar Beach. 850-374-2181. OffTheVine.org. Off the Vine Organic Produce Pick Up Rosemary Beach – 11am-6pm. Pre-order online by Sunday. PU on Wed. Wild Olive’s Market, 104 N Barrett Sq, Rosemary. 850-374-2181. OffTheVine.org. Off the Vine Organic Produce Pick Up Santa Rosa Beach – 12-3pm. Pre-order online by Sunday. PU on Wed. Stacey Bake’s, 26 Logan Ln, Santa Rosa Beach. 850-374-2181. OffTheVine.org. Off the Vine Organic Produce Pick Up Niceville – 12-5pm. Pre-order online by Sunday. PU on Wed. Bluewater Fitness, 4591 Hwy 20E, Niceville. 850374-2181. OffTheVine.org. Off the Vine Organic Produce Pick Up Crestview – 12-5pm. Pre-order online by Sunday. PU on Wed. Body-B-Healthy, 2227 S Ferdon Blvd, Crestview. 850-374-2181. OffTheVine.org. Off the Vine Organic Produce Pick Up Niceville – 2-5pm. Pre-order online by Sunday. PU Wed. Bluewater Chiropractic, 4400 Hwy 20E, #207, Niceville. 850-374-2181. OffTheVine.org.

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Off the Vine Organic Produce Pick Up Navarre – 2-6pm. Pre-order online by Sunday. PU on Wed. Esther’s Garden of Healing, 8184 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre. 850-374-2181. OffTheVine.org.

Power Flow Yoga – 6-7am. Jump start your day with this powerful yoga flow class guaranteed to strengthen your core, increase flexibility and improve balance. You will leave feeling energized.

Off the Vine Organic Produce Pick Up Niceville – 2-6pm. Pre-order online by Sunday. PU on Wed. Staff of Life, 119 Partin Dr, Niceville. 850-3742181. OffTheVine.org.

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Taoist Tai Chi Beginner Classes – 5pm. Discover this gentle set of movements that promote well-being for people of all ages and in all conditions. A Dance Studio, 1047 E John Sims Pkwy, Niceville. Details, cost: 334-328-8647. ttcsvalp@earthlink.net. Taoist.org.

thursday Nutritional Live Blood Analysis – See what’s happening inside your body today. $60/30 mins. Destin Athletic Club. 868 Harbor Blvd, Destin. Appointments: 850-368-1296. Zoltanhealth.com. Yoga – 9-10:30am. Yoga for all ages and levels taught by Jill Jordan. Love offering. Unity of Panama City, 1764 Lisenby Ave, Panama City. 850769-7481. UnityOfPanamaCity.org. Gentle Flow Yoga – 10am. Beginner based therapeutic movement combined w/breath awareness. Dragonfly Yoga, 184 Brooks St, #2, Downtown Fort Walton Beach. 850-244-0184. DragonFlyYoga.com. Deep Healing Yoga – 11am-12pm. This class blends basic yoga poses, Pranayama and meditation, resulting in a restorative, healing yoga practice. Great for beginners and those with arthritis or injuries. $14/ drop in, packages available. Sunshine Yoga, 211-E Main St, Destin. 850-687-8603. Kim@SunshineYogaStudio.com. SunshineYogaStudio.com. Kids Only Yoga – 4:30pm. Introduce the principles and traditions of yoga to children so they will help lead the world into a more peaceful tomorrow. Ages 5-12. $14/drop in, $48/4 classes. Sunshine Yoga, 211-E Main St, Destin. 850-6878603. SunshineYogaStudio.com.

friday Breastfeeding Support Group – 9:30am. With lactation counselor. Free. Growing Green Bums, 296 Bayshore Dr, Niceville. 850-279-6647. GrowingGreenBums.com Friday Yoga – 10am. This fun upbeat class is what Friday is all about. Join Felicia to move, breathe and enjoy the moment. $15/drop in, packages available. Dragonfly Yoga, 184 Brooks St, #2, Downtown Fort Walton Beach. 850-244-0184. DragonFlyYoga.com. Deep Healing Yoga – 10:45am-12pm. Class blends basic yoga poses, pranayama, and meditation, resulting in a restorative, healing yoga practice. Good for beginners, arthritis, injured. $14. $5/children, multiple child discounts. Sunshine Yoga, 211-E Main Street, Destin. 850-687-8603. SunshineYogaStudio.com.

saturday Gentle Flow Yoga – 9am. Classes are beginner friendly. Focus on gentle, therapeutic movement, breath awareness and meditation. $10/drop in. Dragonfly Yoga, 184 Brooks St, #2, Downtown Fort Walton Beach. 850-244-0184. DragonFlyYoga.com. Family Yoga – 11am-12pm. Combine family time with health, wellness, and fun. Learn easy basic poses and partner yoga poses that you can do together anywhere. Children ages 2+ recommended. $14. $5/children, multiple child discounts. Sunshine Yoga, 211-E Main Street, Destin. 850-687-8603. SunshineYogaStudio.com.

Beginners Yoga Series – 5:30pm. Standing, seated, twists, forward bends, balancing, and back bending poses are addressed individually each week, at the pace and practice perfect for the beginner. $65/six week series. Dragonfly Yoga, 184 Brooks Street #2, Downtown Fort Walton Beach. 850-244-0184. DragonFlyYoga.com.

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pRODUCTS GRASS-FED BEEF. Now carrying Arrowhead grass-fed beef from Chipley, FL. Golden Almond Health Store. 339 Racetrack Road, NW. FWB. 850863-5811. GoldenAlmond.com. JUICE, SMOOTHIES, SOUPS AND SALADS. Enjoy our juice and smoothie bar; organic salads to go and organic soups (cold months). 9am-3pm. Mon-Fri. Golden Almond Health Store. 339 Racetrack Road, NW. FWB. 850-863-5811. GoldenAlmond.com.

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Acupuncture Physician 2633 Hwy 77, Ste B, Panama City 850-628-8412 Panama City’s premier acupuncturist treating lower back, knee, neck and shoulder pain, emotional disorders, gastrointestinal, gynecological, musculoskeletal, addictions, allergies, arthritis, migraines and other conditions. Practitioner of oriental medicine and provider of Chinese herbs. See ad, page 8.

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Caring and compassionate masters of acupuncture and Oriental medicine acupuncture. More than 12 years’ experience relieving all types of pain, including: headaches, female problems, digestive problems and more. See ad, page 24.

INDUSTRIAL MEDICINE INSTITUTE Sheila Mohammed, MD, MSPH, PhD Board Certified • 850-736-8402 4542 Alba St, Pace

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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 9.

DR SHERYL ROE Acupuncture Physician Navarree • FWB • Destin 850-225-3460 • DrSRoe.com Acupuncture works! Learn how it can work for you at the Navarre, Destin or Mary Esther. Treating all types of pain, addiction, sleep disorders, stress, fibromyalgia, PTSD. Feel better soon. See ad, page 15.

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Master stylist trained extensively at the Vidal Sassoon Academy and other well-known beauty schools. Expert at cutting, styling and coloring. Full consultations before any work begins, ensuring great styling and results.

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 33.

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FELICIA MCQUAID

Director, Holistic Practitioner (MA61060) THE Healing Clinic Fort Walton Beach, LLC 850-217-2771 • TheHealingClinicFWB.com Felicia is a transformation healer that offers a unique blend of reiki/ massage therapy sessions. Her insight and understanding in the language of energy will amaze you. See ad, page 25.

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.

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 33.

HENARD FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC Dr Karen Henard, 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 16 years’ experience in pediatrics, sports and automobile injuries. Most insurance and affordable cash plans.

DONALD MORGAN, LMT

8th Element Wellness LLC 90 Beal Pkwy NW, Ste A1, FWB 850-420-5819

Helping clients relax and rejuvenate with Therapeutic Massage, Hot Stone Massage and Pregnancy Massage in a safe and caring environment. MA57307. See ad, page 33.

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. See ad, page 5.

STUART SKRIVANIE, LMT

8th Element Wellness LLC 90 Beal Pkwy NW, Ste A1, FWB 850-803-5110

Offering Deep Tissue, Sports and Therapeutic Massage to reduce stress, restore range of motion and to achieve pain a free life. MA75112 See ad, page 33.

COLONIC SKINDEEP CLINIC WELLNESS CENTRE

Cindy Butler, Owner/Therapist 4012 Commons Dr W, Ste 120, Destin 850-269-1414 • SkinDeepDestin.com

LAURA TYREE

Holistic Practitioner (MA68035) THE Healing Clinic Fort Walton Beach, LLC 850-217-2771 • TheHealingClinicFWB.com Laura’s hands share experience, knowledge, clarity and grace. She specializes in massage and LED light therapy. She also specializes in raindrop technique with Young Living oils. See ad, page 25.

Natural Awakenings of Northwest Florida

Colonics, ionic footbaths, infrared saunas. Organic non-surgical facelift, weight loss (lose 20 lbs in 40 days), body wraps, massage, teeth whitening, airbrush tan, makeovers.

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COMPOUNDING PHARMACY EMERALD COAST COMPOUNDING PHARMACY

Pharmaceuticals Built For You 1719 S County Hwy 393 • Santa Rosa Beach 850-622-5800 • ECCPharmacy.com Pharmaceutical compounding formulates your prescriptions to meet your individual needs. Providing compounding for hormone and thyroid replacement t h e r a p y, d e r m a t o l o g y, p a i n management and other areas. Regina Jaquess, Pharm D. See ad, page 9.

MACK BAYOU COMPOUNDING PHARMACY

82 Mack Bayou Loop, Santa Rosa Beach 850-622-0730 • Fax 850-622-0755 MackBayouPharmacy@yahoo.com MBCPharmacy.com We work with patients and physicians to customize medications that meet specific needs. Personalized compounding may be what you need. Call to speak with a pharmacist. Kevin Bandy, RPh; Amy Frazier, PharmD. See ad, page 30.

DENTISTRY DR DAYTON HART, DMD

IAOMT Protocol 225 W Laurel Ave, Foley, AL 36535 251-943-2471 • DrDaytonHart.com Free book: Mercury Free Dentistry. Ozone, laser no-suture gum surgery, test for compatible materials, cavitycausing bacteria. Examine for gum disease bacteria. Laser cavity diagnoses, saliva, ph check, oral galvanic screening; no fluoride.

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Gulf Coast Insulation Serving the Emerald Coast (850) 685-9709 www.gulfcoastinsulation.com info@gulfcoastinsulation.com

Locally owned and operated company committed to providing quality installation and products making homes and businesses healthier, more comfortable, and less expensive to operate. Call or click for a free estimate and consultation. See ad, page 19.

FOODS & SUPPLeMENTS ARROWHEAD BEEF

Chipley, FL Tony@FloridaGrass-Fed.com 850-270-8804 Grass-fed beef: No hormones, no antibiotics, no corn. Raised right and sent off right. Selling individual cuts at the markets of Seaside and Rosemary. See ad, page 22.

QIVANA

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Ann Kief, Qivana Representative TryTheQ@gmail.com 850-622-2345 • TryTheQ.com

NITIN BAWA, MD

Science-based all-natural nutritional product systems used by gold medal Olympians, professional athletes and medical doctors with proven results you can measure. Try TheQ, it’s good for you. See ad, page 15.

SYNERGY ORGANIC JUICE BAR AND CAFÉ 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 2.

ESTHER’S GARDEN OF HEALING, LLC 8184 Navarre Pkwy • Navarre 850-499-3670 Esthersgardenofhealing@live.com

A unique establishment specializing in 150+ bulk herbs, 40+ loose teas, homeopathic remedies and our herbal skincare line. Find us on Facebook for an updated schedule of our weekly workshops. See ad. page 27.

120 Miraclestrip Pkwy SE 850-865-4919 SynergyOrganicCafeFWB.com

339 Racetrack Rd NW, Ste # 3 850-863-5811 • GoldenAlmond.com Hours: M-F 9-6, S 10-4, Closed Sun Natural and organic foods. Largest selection of herbs and supplements in the area. Enjoy our new fresh juice bar, open weekdays 10-4. Knowledgeable and personable staff. See ad, page 4.

HEALING ARTS

Serving Panama City, Rosemary Beach, Destin, Crestview, Niceville, FWB Support@OffTheVine.org 850-374-2181 • OffTheVine.org

All organic – all the time! We bring the farmers market to you. Check our new organic produce selection every Friday and pick up the following Wed. Pick up or delivery available. See ad, page 25.

Mauricia Stanton, PhD, ARNP, BC 850-279-6815 1005 College Blvd W, Ste B, Niceville Dr. Stanton, a PhD in Natural Health, sees patients for all types of health concerns. Specializing in women’s care and children 12years and up. Always accepting new patients. Find on Facebook. See ad, page 32.

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Alice McCall, BS Psychology, MBA, Hypnotist

Sheila Mohammed, MD, MSPH, PhD Board Certified • 850-736-8402 4542 Alba St, Pace

Cellular Level Energy Healer, Spiritual Coach 850-585-5496 • HealingPath.info WellnessWisdomHealing.com

Phone sessions to transform health issues, serious diseases, unwanted patterns. 12 year successful track record. Authored Wellness Wisdom on natural health and healing.

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A holistic, caring physician combining traditional medicine with Oriental medicine; orthopedic medicine; holistic p a i n r e h a b i l i t a t i o n . We understand the patient’s physical, mental and financial difficulties and offer focused approaches to healthcare. See ad, page 8.

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Hypnosis and Life Coaching CCH, CNLP 850-261-3596 Deana@deanacooperchapman.com

Certified kettlebell coach, IKFF, certified holistic health coach, IIN. Ex-pro hockey player gives a new spin on health and fitness. Experience powerful change inside and out. See ad, page 23.

OFF THE VINE ORGANIC PRODUCE

General medicine with a holistic wellness approach and specialized services in bio-identical hormone therapy, weight loss, food allergies, nutritional analysis and anti-aging procedures. Most insurance accepted. See ad, page 7.

EMERALD WATERS

Juice Bar and Café offers farm-to-table meals prepared with regionally sourced organic produce and pantry items; glutenfree, dairy-free. Whole food cooking, juicing, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan and raw food classes are available. See ad, page 28.

GOLDEN ALMOND HEALTH FOOD STORE

Panama City: 850-534-4170 Santa Rosa Beach: 850-534-4170 Destin: 850-424-7320 • DrBawa.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. Two locations: Navarre Healing Arts & 8th Element Wellness FWB.

DESTIN HYPNOSIS

Tom Mueller, CMC, CHt 850-865-0285 • DestinHypnosis.com Facebook.com/DestinHypnosis

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Stephanie Penhollow Steph4Short@gmail.com StephaniePenhollow.com Steph’s your go-to girl for spiritually guided health coaching! Specializing in surviving autoimmunity, addiction & chronic pain; includes healing with raw foods, kitchen organization, diet, menu planning.

Certified hypnotherapist and master life coach. Hypnosis is powerful anytime a change in feeling, thinking or behavior is desired. My mission is your success. Call today.

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INTUITIVE ARTS TERESA BROWN

3 W Garden St, Pensacola 850-206-1853 TeresaBrown.net

BODYWORKS BY BULL THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE

60 2nd St, Ste 304, Shalimar 850-651-2286 BodyworksByBull.com Our team specializes in all types of therapeutic massage: sports rehabilitation, active isolated stretching, neuromuscular/ orthopedic massage, myoskeletal alignment and kinesio-tex tape application to help you achieve a pain free life. See ad, page 3.

Experienced intuitive medium, public speaker, and author. Find peace, healing and renewal of energy through energetic clearing, past life regression and spiritual counseling. Consultations in person or phone.

JEWELRY ROCK HARD DESIGNS

100 E Co Hwy 30A, Grayton Beach 16 N Palafox St, Pensacola 850-534-4534 • 850-438-5119 RockHardDesigns.com

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Denise Williams, Owner/Therapist 417 Racetrack Rd, NW, FWB 850-314-6642 • ItsAllAlboutYouSpa.com A full-service day spa dedicated to client care and wellness. Specialties are medical, pregnancy and Thai massage along with detox body treatments, anti-aging facials, Brazilian waxing and mani/pedi’s. See ad, page 13.

International award-winning jewelry designs. Museum-style gallery. Finest diamond collection in the region. More than 6,000 ergonomic original designs. Certified harmony green metal, refined not mined. Certified ethical gems. See ad, page 23.

LIGHT THERAPY LIGHT FOR LIFE

Buddy Bowman Quantum Light Energy Coach 28 Racetrack Rd NW Inside Grace-Bowman Orthodontics 850-582-4929 • BuddyBowman.com Healing light and energy photons reduce stress and bring bodies into balance. Promotes natural healing, as the body was designed and nature intended. Inside Blossom Yoga. Painless, convenient, noninvasive, drug-free. See ad, page 36.

MASSAGE THERAPY 8th Element wellness llc 90 Beal Pkwy NW Ste A1, FWB 850-420-5819

Wellness spa features a variety of therapeutic massage modalities, energy therapy, chakra balancing, skincare, Services Available: hypnotherapy and acupuncture with Dr. Sheryl Roe. Also available for group events, bridal massage parties, couples massage, girl’s day outings and workshops. See ad, page 33. Our space is also available for Massage Parties and Workshops!

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MASSAGE ENVY SPA DESTIN

34904 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Unit #132 M-F 8am-10pm, Sat 8am-6pm, Sun 10am-8pm 850-650-8500 • MassageEnvy.com Looking for professional, customized massages and facials in Destin? Our professional massage therapists and estheticians will customize massage and facial to fit your needs. Make Massage Envy your Destin spa. See ad, page 7.

SOURCE INSTITUTE OF MASSAGE THERAPY & BODYWORK 30 Beal Pkwy, FWB 850-598-3633 • Source-Institute.com

Massage therapy classes day or evening, full or parttime available. License in as little as five months . National exam pass rate 100% for 42 months. GI Bill & MYCAA accepted. License #3720. See ad, page 16. .

PHYSICAL THERAPY ORTHOPEDIC SPORTS PHYSICAL THERAPY CENTER, LLC Bob Seton, PT 12671 Hwy 98 W, Ste 213, Destin 850-650-4186 • TherapyBob.com

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.

Natural Awakenings of Northwest Florida

Innovative pain treatment, different than anything you’ve tried before! Specializing in primal reflex release therapy. Find relief today from injuries, arthritis, headaches, muscle strain, postsurgical pain. See ad, page 31.

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PROLOTHERAPY INDUSTRIAL MEDICINE INSTITUTE Sheila Mohammed, MD, MSPH, PhD Board Certified • 850-736-8402 4542 Alba St, Pace

Prolotherapy is the missing link in treating chronic pain by repairing traumatized ligaments throughout the body. We offer a variety of treatments, minimally invasive pain management. See ad, page 8.

SCHOOLS BEACHSIDE MASSAGE SCHOOL

381 Santa Rosa Blvd, FWB 850-226-7878 • BeachsideMassages.com BeachsideMassage@gmail.com Looking for that new career in the growing field of massage therapy? No waiting for a new class to start, begin immediately at Beachside Massage School. See ad, page 22.

CAREER INSTITUTE OF HEALTH AND ESTHETICS

1008 Airport Rd, Unit C, Destin 850-543-4919 • CareerInsituteDestin.com CareerInstituteDestin@gmail.com. Career Institute offers a comprehensive program in nail care, skin care and massage. Enroll today! A l so , o ff e r C E S a n d student clinics for all programs. See ad, page 36.

SOURCE INSTITUTE OF MASSAGE THERAPY & BODYWORK 30 Beal Pkwy, FWB 850-598-3633 • Source-Institute.com

Massage therapy classes day or evening, full or parttime available. License in as little as five months. National exam pass rate 100% for 42 months. GI Bill & MYCAA accepted. License #3720. See ad, page 16.

SKIN CARE OCEANA NATURALS, LLC Michael J Russ 866-242-3776 PureSunscreen.com

MelanSol is certified chemical-free skin care that brings hope and peace of mind to everyone who wants to enjoy a safe relationship with the sun. See ad, page 28.

Rituals Skin & Body Care by Charli Charli Williams, Med. Aesthetician 12115 Panama City Beach Pkwy 850-596-2454

Experience ultimate skin and body care by a professional. Offering Microdermabrasion, European Facials, Peels, Lash & Brow Tinting, Waxing Body treatments and wraps by a State Board Certified professional. See ad, page 16.

SPa Treatments IT’S ALL ABOUT YOU

Denise Williams, Owner/Therapist 417 Racetrack Rd NW, FWB 850-314-6642 ItsAllAlboutYouSpa.com A full-service day spa dedicated to client care and wellness. Specialties are medical, pregnancy and Thai massage along with detox body treatments, anti-aging facials, Brazilian. See ad, page 13.

SPIRITUAL CENTERS THE LIFE CENTER

9721 Thomas Dr, PCB 850-234-7978 Facebook.com/TheLifeCenterPCB A spiritual community of new thought and ancient wisdom. Service time, Sunday 10am. MeditationTeaching, Sunday 6pm. See ad, page 3.

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UNITY OF PANAMA CITY

Sheila Mohammed, MD, MSPH, PhD Board Certified • 850-736-8402 4542 Alba St, Pace

1764 Lisenby Ave, Panama City 850-769-7481 PanamaCityUnity@knology.net Committed to helping people find the way to their own understanding and experience of God and offering positive, practical resources for an abundant and meaningful life. See ad, page 14.

Tanning (Organic) SanTan Organic Spray Tanning 850-293-1617 www.SanTanByAmber.net Amber Ottley-owner

WATER Serving Florida Panhandle from Pensacola to Panama City 888-320-5531 • EmeraldCoastCulligan.com Your complete resource for questions, concerns, water testing needs. Treating water on the Gulf Coast for more than 60 years. Providing soft, conditioned water to the highest quality drinking water. See ad, page 15.

Panama City: 850-534-4170 Santa Rosa Beach: 850-534-4170 Destin: 850-424-7320 • DrBawa.com

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Downtown FWB 850-244-0184 • (MM16502) DragonFlyYoga.com

Serene environment for the study and practice of hatha yoga. Certified instructors. Owner/ Director Laura Tryee, E-RYT 500. See ad, page 23.

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

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Join us for all levels hot yoga or yin yoga asana. Detoxify and sweat. No flexibility required. Calm the anxious mind, heal the body, open the heart. Open 7 days. See ad, page 17.

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We w e l c o m e a l l interested in seeking an inner awareness of God. We promote love, joy and peace through our thoughts, words and deeds. See ad, page 14.

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1797 Hurlburt Rd, FWB 850-864-1232 • UnityInFWB.org

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Look fabulous from the start this tanning season, naturally. Organic sunless tanning, long lasting, natural appearance. Fast drying, Water-based, Alcohol free, no harsh dyes or chemicals. By Appointment Only. See ad, page 17.

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Providing a holistic approach to weight loss by combining Eastern and Western Medicine to achieve a balanced program. We understand the physical, mental and financial difficulties of patients and offer focused approaches to healthcare. See ad, page 8.

This cozy yoga studio located in the heart of Destin offers a variety of classes to suit the whole family. Owner/Instructor Kim Mosby, RYT 200. See ad, page 17.

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