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ow could we not be thankful? We live in a beautiful area of the world, a town where the people still stop to say, “Hello”, a part of the state where the waters are gorgeous and scenery is breathtaking, in a country with seemingly unlimited natural resources. We are the fortunate ones.

In the month of November, our entire country sets aside a day to give thanks; that in itself is something to be thankful for. Still, we all need a little encouragement. Our Natural Awakenings feature article this month, “Powerful You!” categorically covers six areas in life where we can Daralyn and Scott power up the life we want.

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Plus, the Natural Awakenings community is here to help. During the hectic holidays, we may just need to learn how to nap better with some special hints suggested in “Midday Pick-Me-Up.” Better yet, if you’re not sure your sleep is giving your body the recovery it needs, you may just want to read Dr. Susan Welch’s Therapy Spotlight article and learn how a better night’s sleep could be attained through dental care.

Beauty rest may be all that you need, but if you are looking for healthier, more vibrant hair and skin, “Beauty Foods and DIY Natural Home Beauty Recipes” is loaded with everyday, simple ways to pamper and care for your body.

Don’t let the holidays wear you down, be inspired with spiritual empowerment by reading the wise words of Wayne Dyer’s daughter, Serena, and those offered by Michael DeMaria, Maia Rizzi and many of our local mentors that have contributed to our inspirational articles. We are grateful to have their encouragement.

As we move into the seasonal occasions, take a moment to encourage our advertisers and local businesses by discovering meaningful gifts listed in our Holiday Gift Guide and throughout the magazine—gifts that will not only put a smile on someone’s face, but may also empower them toward the life they want.

We are grateful for our readers and our advertisers for the encouragement you give to the Natural Awakenings family.

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contents Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more 14 1 2 newsbriefs balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal 14 healthbriefs growth, green living, creative expression and the products 16 globalbriefs and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

1 7 actionalert 24 POWERFUL YOU! 1 8 giftguide 26

Six Ways to Create 22 therapyspotlight the Life You Want 16 26 greenliving 28 consciouseating 26 ECO-BEAUTY Homemade Shampoos, 3 1 business Lotions and Perfumes

by Judith Fertig

spotlight 33 fitbody 34 healingways 37 inspiration 18 38 wisewords 40 naturalpet 44 calendar 48 resourceguide

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Make Great Gifts

by Kathleen Barnes

28 BEAUTY FOODS

Kimberly Snyder Shows How to Eat for Radiant Skin, Eyes and Hair

by Judith Fertig

33 CELLULITE SHRINKERS Five Simple Exercises to Smooth Thighs

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34 MIDDAY PICK-ME-UP Well-Planned Naps Boost Brainpower

by Lane Vail

37 PRACTICE GRATITUDE and Change Your Life

by April Thompson

38 GROWING UP

WITH WAYNE DYER Serena Dyer Reflects on Her Spiritual Upbringing

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by Lindsay McGinty

40 PLAYFUL PET GIFTS

Animals Love Interactive Toys and Games

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or people moving to a paleo, grainfree way of eating but unsure how to cook those types of food, Esther's Garden of Healing, in Navarre, has started a monthly grain-free, dairy free, soy-free cooking class.

The class on November 8 will focus on Thanksgiving, with an herb quinoa mash, roasted butternut squash, green bean casserole and creamy cashew gravy. For dessert, there’s a traditional grain- and dairy-free pumpkin pie on a honey graham crust.

Keeping with the Christmas tradition in December, the class will prepare a delicious brunch, including a venison sausage and mushroom quiche, coupled with crepes containing warm fruit filling and coconut whip cream. Participants will also learn how to make traditional Christmas cut-out cookies the grain-free way.

Location: 8184 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre. For more information, call 850-6843230 or email EsthersGardenOfHealing@Live.com. See ad, page 7.

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(850)449-5572 MM24149 Develop an attitude of gratitude, and give thanks for everything that happens to you, knowing that every step forward is a step toward achieving something bigger and better than your current situation. ~Brian Tracy

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Kimberly Womack Serves the Community in Many Ways

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imberly Womack moved to Gulf Breeze 12 years ago and can be found at ProClinic, in Gulf Breeze, treating primary care and minor emergency care needs, without requiring insurance, for local residents and beach tourists. She states, “As a medical provider at ProClinic, I help patients stay well or manage their illnesses and injuries. I love that my profession allows me to help patients reach their health potential in good and bad times.

Sometimes, the medical community can forget that our patients allow us to be a part of their lives, and that is an honor.”

Womack was recently elected president of the International Association of Forensic Nurses after serving for four years on the board of directors. She learned about the organization after completing sexual assault nurse examiner training. They lobby local congressional representatives on important Kimberly Womack issues surrounding forensic nursing and this year, Womack spoke to the staff of Senator Marco Rubio, Representative Jeff Miller and Senator Bill Nelson about sexual assault examinations in the military, resumption of funding for the Violence Against Women Act and nursing education and research.

For more information, call 850-434-6168, ext. 6, email pr@ProClinicFL.com or visit ProClinicFL.com.

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Nature, like man, sometimes weeps from gladness. ~Benjamin Disraeli

Coal Ash Stories Documentary Film Screening

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50 Pensacola will host a screening of Coal Ash Stories, a compilation of four short documentary films focused on coal ash, public health concerns and policy, followed by a Q&A, at 7 p.m., November 10, at the Bayview Senior Resource Center The documentaries

featured in Coal Ash Stories paint a grim picture of what life looks like when coal ash pollutes a community. Residents are unable to drink their own water, take a bath, fish or farm without worrying about long-term health effects. Similar fears are now being felt by communities located near other coal-fired power plants across the country.

Coal ash contains arsenic, lead, mercury, selenium and many other contaminants harmful to human health and the environment. It has been produced and stockpiled for decades at power plants in Pensacola and Panama City, and there is concern that constituents of coal ash could leach into groundwater and local waterways as has happened in other areas.

Admission is free. Location: 2000 E. Lloyd St., Pensacola. For more information, call 850-572-7230 or visit World.350.org/pensacola. natural awakenings

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Looking at Beautiful Art Bumps Up Brain Activity

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esearchers from Japan’s Oita University have found that aesthetic appreciation of paintings may be linked to altering activities in specific areas of the brain. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans of 39 people were taken as they looked at slides of still life and landscape paintings by 19th-century French painters and slides of photographs that closely replicated the paintings.

While the subjects considered both the paintings and the photographic analogs to be beautiful during the experiment—with no significant differences between them—the most beautiful paintings were rated significantly higher than their corresponding photographic analogs in the pre-experimental phase. The researchers cite this as evidence of feeling greater pleasure from the paintings.

The MRIs showed that during the experiment, portions of the brain’s frontal lobe related to emotions, memory, learning and decision making were activated.

However, when the researchers compared the positive effects of aesthetic appreciation of the art paintings versus the photographs, they noted significantly more activity at the back of the subjects’ brains, specifically the bilateral cuneus, a part of the occipital lobe responsible for basic visual processing; and the left lingual gyrus, or ridge, associated with vision, encoding visual memory, logical ordering and dreaming. The findings suggested that these neural structures are associated with the aesthetic appreciation for paintings.

Organics Boast More Nutrients, Fewer Toxins

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onventionally grown foods contain pesticide residues that are three to four times higher than those found in organic foods (traces may be due to atmospheric drift from other fields or soils), according to a review of 343 research studies published last June in the British Journal of Nutrition. The review, which included studies of food grown in different regions and seasons, also determined that organic foods contained higher levels of healthy nutrients such as minerals, vitamins and antioxidants (specifically polyphenols), compared to conventional foods, which also contained significantly higher levels of cadmium, a heavy metal toxin.

The study’s authors found evidence that the higher antioxidant and lower cadmium concentrations are linked to specific organic growing practices such as avoiding mineral nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers, respectively. They commented, “Results indicate that switching from conventional to organic crop consumption would result in a 20 to 40 percent increase in crop-based antioxidant/polyphenolic intake levels.”

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Honey and Ginger Beat Antibiotics in Fighting Superbugs

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esearchers from Ethiopia’s University of Gondar College of Medicine have recently found that the use of mixtures of honey and ginger extract can treat drug-resistant bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae. They note that further clinical evaluation and pharmacological standardization of the mixtures are needed before they can be used therapeutically.

The scientists conducted laboratory testing with clinical isolations of five separate superbugs: methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Staphylococcus aureus (non-MRSA), two strains of Escherichia coli plus Klebsiella pneumoniae. The inhibition of all five types of bacteria by three common antibiotics—methicillin, amoxicillin and penicillin—were compared with the antibacterial effects of ginger extract, honey and a combination of the two.

The ginger extract and honey combination was found to have the greatest inhibiting effect on the bacteria; however, even the two applied separately were more effective against the bacteria than the antibiotics.

Although in vivo studies are needed, the researchers believe that the honey and ginger extract combination is a promising source for treatment of resistant bacterial strains.

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Algae-Based Cosmetics May Ward Off Inflammation and Cancer

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lgae extracts added to natural cosmetics may help prevent cancer. A recent review of research from Taiwan’s Kaohsiung Medical University found marine algae extracts help protect skin cells by reducing oxidative stress, which has been linked to both inflammation and cancer.

The review covered the major algae types of red algae, brown algae (such as kelp), green algae and blue-green algae (such as spirulina). A host of compounds in these extracts were found to provide protection against free-radical damage.

In one study, phloroglucinol, a phenol derivative from brown algae, inhibited inflammation among human tissue sarcoma cells.

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globalbriefs News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.

Junk Piles

UN Helps Developing Countries Handle E-Waste Although they receive far less foreign e-waste than Africa and Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean are significant and growing destinations for the industrialized world’s discarded refrigerators, small home appliances, televisions, mobile phones, computers, e-toys and other products with batteries or electrical cords.

Adding to the problem, the region’s fast-growing middle class is emulating American consumers by buying more electronic and electrical equipment. According to the World Bank, economic “climbers” grew 50 percent in the last decade and represent 32 percent of the area’s population, surpassing the number of poor for the first time in regional history.

The United Nations’ Bonn, Germany-based Solving the E-Waste Program initiative establishes e-waste academies as valuable resources for researchers, government decision-makers and recyclers. Experts share their experiences and knowledge in developing countries.

Academy Coordinator Federico Magalini, Ph.D., notes, “What’s called a ‘best of two worlds’ approach is needed: efficient pre-processing in developing countries and maximized recovery of materials with proper treatment of residual waste in countries with the best technologies for the job, with proceeds shared fairly and equitably.”

Source: EWasteAcademy.org

Cash Mobs

Collective On-the-Spot Buying Revives Local Businesses In most areas of the country, small, locally owned retail businesses are the lifeblood of local economies, but the rising costs of doing business often means they cannot compete with the lower prices of big-box retail giants that negotiate in volume.

For several years, the growth and frequency of cash mobs have been breathing new life into struggling mom-and-pop businesses. Like a flash mob performing a dance or social protest, a cash mob gathers people together to have a tremendously positive effect on hometown businesses that may have served them and their families for decades.

Most cash mobs agree to meet on a particular day, with each participant committing to spend a specified amount, typically $20 or more. The benefits for local businesses far exceed a one-day influx of cash—new customers are found, previous customers become active ones again and a new appreciation for businesses that fuel a local economy is realized.

Participants can also have a little fun while further benefiting their communities as many cash mobs gather with old friends and new after a shopping frenzy at a local establishment for food and drinks.

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Shark Snooping

Sea-Surfing Robot Tracks Marine Life An unmanned, solar-powered Wave Glider robot has been deployed off the U.S. coast near San Francisco as part of an arsenal of ocean-observing technologies revealing in real time the mysterious journeys of great white sharks and other marine creatures. A new network that also includes data receivers on fixed buoys picks up signals from acoustic tags on animals passing within 1,000 feet and transmits information to a research team on shore, led by Stanford University Marine Sciences Professor Barbara Block.

The technology is central to Block’s Blue Serengeti Initiative, which builds on the Tagging of Pacific Predators project, part of the international Census of Marine Life (2000-2010). “The use of revolutionary technology increases our capacity to observe our oceans and census populations, improve fisheries management models and monitor animal responses to climate change,” says Block.

Shark Net is a free IOS app available at the Apple store, created

by Block and her colleagues to enable a direct, personal connection between the public and wild marine animals, and to raise awareness of the teeming ocean life just off North America’s West Coast.

Source: SierraClub.org

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The 2014 elections will determine Florida’s energy future. Solar can be the solution, but voters must demand it.

The Sunshine State Isn’t Solar-Friendly Expansion of Solar Power is Up to Voters

by Linda Sechrist

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review of newspaper articles and op-eds on Florida solar from this past summer reveals that the state’s utility companies are avoiding transparency on utility bills; discouraging the use of solar; and reducing both their energy conservation goals and energy efficiency programs, including rebates for the installation of solar panels and power-saving appliances. Concurrently, they are pushing for construction of costly new power plants.

Florida law hinders solar development by outlawing third-party financing of independent power projects. While some states allow solar companies to sell electricity directly to consumers, Florida prohibits it.

Florida power companies have undue influence over the relevant legislative agenda in Tallahassee, according to Power Play: Political Influence of Florida’s Top Energy Corporations, a new report by Integrity Florida. The nonprofit, nonpartisan Tallahassee research and watchdog group reports that since 2004, utility companies have spent $18 million on lobbying to sway state political campaigns and influence the Florida Public Service Commission.

Twenty-nine states have renewable portfolio standards (RPS), which require utilities to buy renewable power and allow for solar installation financing, but not Florida. It also lags far behind in commercial solar installations because it’s the only state that applies a personal property tax on

business solar systems that otherwise would be constructed by retail giants and other large-rooftopped companies.

“The state of Florida has prevented what I estimate would be 10,000 new jobs created by solar companies eager to come to the Sunshine State to get in on the solar bonanza happening almost everywhere in the U.S. except here,” says Neville Williams, author of Sun Power.

Although certain legislators say they are tired of subsidizing solar, the federal government provides $22 in subsidies for coal, oil and nuclear for every dollar invested in clean energy.

Nevertheless, installed solar capacity in Florida has shot up more than 400 percent since 2010 as the cost of raw silicon materials has dropped from $44 to $2 per pound.

Solar electric systems, formerly installed for $50,000, now cost $18,000. Numerous large solar arrays are being built in Florida territories served by electric co-ops or municipal power companies, and Florida Power & Light (FPL) has installed more solar power than any other American utility.

Since 2004, per capita electricity use in Florida has fallen nearly 12 percent. While the state’s economy and population are growing, power demand is not. Duke Energy, Tampa Electric Co. and FPL propose that the solution for projected energy needs is building more power plants, but freeing up energy markets would reduce the need for more power plants run by imported fossil fuels.

The 2014 elections will determine Florida’s energy future one way or the other, and the battle for a sustainable future crosses party lines. Nationwide, many conservative organizations are among those that have joined the Sierra Club, Greenpeace and progressive solar organizations to fight for energy independence. Sunshine could make Florida energy independent, too, according to the Florida Solar Energy Center and the Florida Alliance for Renewable Energy. But Floridians will have to demand it.

Visit the Florida Solar Energy Industries Association for a list of solar-friendly election campaigns at flaseia.org or call 407-339-2010.

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localexpert Finding Personal Empowerment Through Thanks

by Michael Brant DeMaria

“Walk as if you are kissing the Earth with your feet.”

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ersonal empowerment is about learning to ride the currents of the river of life skillfully and gracefully. Being grateful for what exists in the present moment is an effective way to achieve true personal empowerment, and the process begins by accepting “what is” in the here and now.

So much of our energy in life is wasted on resisting reality–resisting the current of the river of our lives and attempting to paddle upstream–instead of listening deeply to the river and maneuvering skillfully where we are in this moment. If we fight with reality, we become exhausted, tired and depressed. To maneuver effectively through life, we must release unrealistic expectations of ourselves, others and reality. Ironically, when we accept

where we are in this moment, energy is freed to work creatively towards new horizons and possibilities.

When we practice gratitude, we are honoring reality and appreciating the grace of this moment. In this way, we learn to be who we are, on the way to becoming who we may be.

In its most basic form, gratitude can be experienced right now by taking a deep breath and noticing the pleasure and miracle of breathing. One powerful way to start is in a kneeling position with eyes closed and head bowed, giving thanks for air to breathe, Earth to be, eyes to see, ears to hear, going through all of the most basic things that we are grateful for silently within the sanctuary of our own heart.

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Seen from this perspective, the simplest moments can take on a different power and importance, whether it is the beauty of a sunset dancing on the horizon, the warm welcome of a beloved pet or a bright smile from a child, a friend or even a cashier at the grocery store.

The real power of doing these practices is that over time, instead of focusing on the negative, we begin to keep an eye and ear out for such moments of appreciation and gratitude; we begin to look for things to be grateful for, because we will try to remember them for the evening journal entry.

Gratitude empowers each of us to experience our interconnection with each other, nature and our indwelling spirit. When we feel connected to ourselves, each other and life in this way, there is nothing we cannot do.

When we start with gratitude for all we already are, it is like giving sunshine and water to the seeds of our eventual becoming. We discover personal empowerment and bloom into the shining version of our envisioned future.

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Read What People Are Saying About Natural Awakenings Natural Awakenings provides helpful information on natural health and environmental issues with a consistently positive perspective and tone, which is not always easy considering how serious and intimidating some of these topics are. It’s a rarity.

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by Chris Lewis

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any individuals are unaware that Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) acupuncture and alternative pain modalities exist for our pets. Although non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) can be effective when used for short-term pain control, many dogs and cats have sensitive stomachs or metabolic issues that preclude them from taking these medications over the long term. Often, these medications lose their efficacy when taken chronically, or worse; they can cause irreversible damage to our pets’ renal or gastrointestinal systems.

For our feline friends, there is no pain medication labeled for long-term treatment of chronic pain.

Acupuncture and therapeutic laser are two of the safest, most effective pain control modalities available to veterinarians. Acupuncture has been around for thousands of years and has been used on horses, cats, dogs, birds and even exotics. Acupuncture has been proven through peer-reviewed studies and pub-

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lications to increase immunity, increase beta-endorphin levels and reduce pain.

As the Western world begins to integrate acupuncture into traditional therapies, there will undoubtedly be more research proving the efficacy of acupuncture.

Although many of the acupoints used on animals were transposed from human anatomy, location can be difficult because there is such a difference between animal species. Those animals that resist needling are good candidates for therapeutic laser. Laser therapy is the use of specific wavelengths of red and near-infrared light to create healing effects on a cellular level. It has been FDA approved since 2002 for treating many conditions from chronic, non-healing wounds to osteoarthritis.

There are numerous case studies and research demonstrating the efficacy of laser therapy. The laser treatments, like acupuncture, are cumulative in nature and there are little to no side effects associated with treatment. It does not burn, cut or inflict pain in any way.

Most animals feel nothing more than subtle warmth at the site of the treatment. Using laser therapy in conjunction with acupuncture has reduced the time it takes for a patient to heal from a particular condition. They complement each other so well that the manufacturers of some lasers include an acupuncture setting in its software.

Although veterinary acupuncture and laser therapy may still be in its infancy in some areas of the country, pet owners are starting to realize the wonderful benefits that these treatments can provide to our beloved companions.

We know our pets as members of the family and attribute many anthropomorphic qualities to them. They may love to play, greet people or may be more stoic and just love to be with their families and no one else. Many of us also know that genetics and breed can contribute to our pets’ personalities. However, what is foreign to most people is that personality has a lot do with our pets, constitution. To the TCM practitioner, everything has a constitution. Constitution is believed to play a huge role in individual balance and is thought to make pets more susceptible to certain diseases.

Not all pets will fall under one element, as many have aspects of different elements.

Chris Lewis is a certified Veterinary Acupuncturist, located at 2102 N Palafox St., Pensacola. For more information call 850-433-2812.

According to TCM, there are five basic elements that comprise everything on Earth. Each element has its own personality, season of the year, body part, taste, emotion and color. These elements also control and create our pets’ and our own constitutions.

Earth:

Mother of metal; controller of water; emotion, sadness; body parts; digestive system, muscles, gums, mouth; personality, laid back; prone to digestive issues, muscle wasting, obesity.

Fire:

Mother of earth; controller of metal; emotion, joy; body parts; tongue, lips, heart; personality, friendly, a greeter, playful, wants to be petted; prone to oral issues, heart murmur.

Metal:

Mother of water; controller of wood; emotion, anger; body parts; skin, lungs; personality, aloof; prone to allergy, respiratory issues, skin problems.

Water:

Mother of wood; controller of fire; emotion, fear; body parts; ear, bone, teeth, urinary system; personality, fearful, hides from vet, others; prone to bone problems, urinary issues, kidney disease.

Wood:

Mother of fire; controller of earth, emotion, worry; body parts; eyes, nails, hooves, tendons and ligaments; personality, in charge, bossy, alpha dog; prone to eye problems, nail problems, seizure, liver problems.

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As workshop leaders, they encourage participants to transform limiting beliefs, determine what is meaningful for them, construct a compelling vision from that insight and then find ways to manifest that vision. They address six key areas in which to become more powerful and realize our personal best: physical health, emotional health, relationships, work, finances and spirituality.

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Powerful You! Six Ways to Create the Life You Want

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ulitzer Prize winner Anna Quindlen had reached the top of the New York Times bestseller list more than once, yet she relates in her memoir, Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake, that she also yearned to be able to do a headstand, but felt she didn’t possess the necessary sense of balance.

“That’s just a little story you tell yourself,” advised her personal trainer.

Our bodies, Quindlen observes, are major appliances that deliver decades of faithful service with precious little downtime. She admits, “If the human body had a warranty, mine would have run out ages ago.” Still, she clung to a vision: “I want to be strong; strong enough to hike the mountain without getting breathless, strong enough to take a case of wine from the deliveryman and carry it to the kitchen.”

Quindlen, who lives in New York City and New England, was also maintaining an incorrect belief: It wasn’t her sense of balance that was holding her back, it was fear.

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After two years of trying, she was able to do a headstand. Along with a sense of accomplishment, this quirky achievement was a revelation as she ultimately concluded, “If I can do one thing like that, perhaps there are others.”

Take a Stand

Personal empowerment is all about taking a stand—developing the vision, countering misguided beliefs, having a plan and then moving forward to be the best version of one’s true self.

David Gershon and Gail Straub, of West Hurley, New York, authors of Empowerment: The Art of Creating Your Life As You Want It, contend that empowerment always starts with a desire for a better life. “We need to learn how to dream, how to boldly and courageously reach for our highest visions,” says Straub. “Start with what’s working already and the vision of what life can be.” She likens self-empowerment to “spiritual surfing, riding the wave where the energy, momentum and passion are.”

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First, recognize what we’re already doing right—eating well, perhaps, or exercising—and then add another healthy activity. Cardiologist Suzanne Steinbaum, director of New York City’s Lenox Hill Hospital’s Women and Heart Disease, underscores that much of physical health is within our personal control. “Many lifestyle factors keep us from being physically healthy enough to lead a full life,” she says, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, lack of exercise, poor diet, excessive alcohol consumption or drug use, stress and depression. “The good news is that lifestyle factors are within our power to change.”

Steinbaum recommends starting small by changing one bad habit and then seeing how we feel. “Quit the diet soda or the sugar-sweetened beverages.

Get rid of potato chips. Go for a walk.

Put down your smartphone and spend some focused time with your child, a friend or even your pet. Then breathe… and just listen to how you feel.”

Emotional Health

Our emotions can be allies in achieving personal empowerment, advises Straub.

For example, fear can alert us to danger; joy can remind us to be grateful. However, when emotions cause pain and threaten derailment, it’s important to understand why, and then work through it.

“Uncomfortable emotions let us know there is a problem to attend to, a wound to work on, thus allowing us to see our own truth,” explains don Miguel Ruiz, Jr., of San Diego, California, author of The Five Levels of Attachment. “With awareness, we can observe our uncomfortable emotions, as they may be showing a belief we are holding that is no longer true for us.”

“To work through our emotions, we have to be able to accurately sense what we are feeling and be able

to express it in a healthy way,” adds Straub, like expressing anger after a tough commute by punching a designated pillow or shouting into a closet.

Furthermore, “We need to change the belief we’ve identified that’s causing the painful emotional response.” Did the guy that cut us off in traffic really do it maliciously? Third, learn to let go of a negative emotion that’s automatically triggered when someone or something presses our “hot button” by immediately considering, “He must have been in a big hurry,” or “She doesn’t realize how offensive that remark could be,” realizing it’s their problem, not ours, and declining to make it ours.

Achieving greater emotional calm is a huge step toward personal empowerment.

Relationships

Acting on heartfelt emotions can help forge stronger and healthier relationships. “Sometimes, we say yes to a false image of ourselves or hide who we are in order to be accepted,” counsels Ruiz, noting that not presenting our authentic selves in relationships will weaken or replace true intimacy with a sense of loneliness and distance. “Say, ‘I forgive, I accept and I let go.’” This paves the way to being genuine, which naturally leads to greater unconditional love and more fulfilling and honest relationships.

In romantic relationships, life coach Martha Beck, Ph.D., author of Finding Your Way in a Wild New World: Reclaiming Your True Nature to Create the Life You Want, suggests ditching the image of two people looking soulfully into each other’s eyes. “Realize that you’re both changing all the time,” she says. Instead, envision two people walking side-byside at the same pace, and a relationship that will continue to refresh and move forward, instead of getting stuck in well-worn patterns.

Work

Capability is one of the new guiding principles for self-empowerment at work, says Haydn Shaughnessy, a fellow at the University of California-Irvine’s Center for Digital Transformation and co-author, with Nicholas Vitalari, of The Elastic Enterprise. “It’s more about a broad-stroke

capability,” he claims, such as public speaking, writing or troubleshooting and fixing machinery. Capability means a strong skill that can be fine-tuned for a specific circumstance; a talented generalist, rather than a narrow specialist.

Shaughnessy recommends that we recognize and develop our best competencies in order to equip ourselves to both withstand economic adversity and help push our careers forward.

Finances

Fiscal self-empowerment involves cultivating the confidence that we will be able to obtain more money when needed. Beck maintains that anyone can create abundance that lasts. “Where people believe they get abundance, they will,” she says, as in friendships or creative problem solving.

It’s the mixed internal messages of, “I need more money,” with, “There’s not enough to go around,” that can block the flow of abundance in our lives.

Beck, who lives in San Luis Obispo, California, recommends throwing a “neurological toggle switch” to turn off the “lack-and-attack” part of our brains and turn on the “everything-is-going-tobe-all-right” area. This is realized through slowing down, relaxing and meditating.

“You have to relax to start dissolving the disbelief in the possibility of having what you want,” she says. “Empty out the negative thoughts in order to gain the confidence that abundance is yours.”

Spirituality

Following all of these first five steps also helps enhance our spirituality. Dennis Merritt Jones, of Simi Valley, California, author of the new book, Your (Re) Defining Moments: Becoming Who You

Were Born to Be, calls it “being pulled by vision,” rather than being pushed by pain.

The motivational speaker believes that every encounter, event or circumstance is a portal to a redefining moment—a chance to connect with our authentic self.

Jones cites seven characteristics of the authentic or timeless self: realizing our oneness in life, reverence for that life, fearlessness because we know we’re part of something bigger, integrity, humility, equanimity and unconditional love.

“When these qualities become the norm in our daily lives, we’ll know we are living from the authentic self,” he says.

Jones urges us to live “more vertically.” He explains, “We exist on what I call the surface of life, a horizontal pathway where we go about our daily routines. We often don’t hear the siren call from the depths of our being because we are so busy ‘doing’. It’s the authentic self that’s eternally calling us to be who we were born to be.”

He describes a “sacred intersection” where we can turn from the horizontal everyday and move in a vertical direction to the depths of our souls or the heights of our imaginations via mindfulness and self-enquiry. Fortunately, every moment of every day offers this opportunity to expand our being. The key question is, “Will we be consciously present enough to recognize the opening and step through the door?”

These experts concur there is no finish line for self-empowerment or attaining the perfect place to stay. It’s a “sustainable growth process,” says Gershon, an ideal project for the rest of our lives.

Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAnd Lifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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cial shampoos, but it gets hair much cleaner,” she advises.

Homemade beauty products are a natural outlet for anyone that loves to cook or craft. Make a small batch—experiment with an array of essential oils to create a preferred scent to suit individual tastes, and add or subtract the amounts according to skin and hair types.

“Take it a step further and make pretty gift packages with glass bottles, jars or tins embellished with ribbons, personal artwork or anything else that taps into your creative juices,” says Cox. “Your friends and family will be especially happy to receive and use them.”

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any of us have grown disenchanted with expensive, commercial beauty products that include toxic and even cancer-causing ingredients. Fortunately, safe, natural and affordable alternatives—including homemade shampoos, conditioners, moisturizers, bath salts, body scrubs and butters—are stocked at many natural grocers and health food stores.

We all want to avoid phthalates, cetyl alcohol, triclosan, sodium laureth sulfate, parabens and many other poisonous chemicals commonly found in lotions, creams, scrubs, oils, perfumes and makeup products that may not be listed on labels. “You want to know what’s in your product,” says Janice Cox, of Medford, Oregon, the bestselling author of Natural Beauty at Home and Eco-Beauty. “If you’re making your own, you’re in control.”

Cox remarks, “Ingredients are absorbed through the skin, our largest organ. It’s why some medicines like birth control, pain relief and nicotine patches are effectively applied externally; it’s also why toxic ingredients placed on our skin can be so harmful.”

Her recommended solution is simple: The kitchen cabinet harbors solutions to the dry and dull skin that plagues many this time of year, shampoo residues that result in drab hair,

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and less-than-glowing skin due to a suboptimal holiday diet.

“Many products require only one or two ingredients and take minimal time to make,” says Cox. “Plus, they cost only pennies. Who wouldn’t choose that over a $30-an-ounce mysterious chemical soup?”

Honey is a Cox favorite for several reasons, including its antimicrobial effects: a dab on a blemish or insect bite can zap it overnight. “Honey has high potassium content, making it almost impossible for bacteria to survive in,” she explains. It’s also a good source of B vitamins thiamine, niacin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid, plus minerals like iron, zinc and manganese. In this case, what’s absorbed through skin is literally nourishing our body’s entire system.

Honey is also a powerful humectant, helping to prevent loss of moisture from skin and hair. Cox recommends dropping a tablespoon or two in a warm bath to soothe rough skin without stickiness, a conditioning mixture of honey and olive oil to produce silky hair and an apple-honey toner to facilitate glowing skin.

She also recommends an easy shampoo that contains nothing more than natural soap (like Dr. Bronner’s), water and a little vegetable oil for dry hair. “It doesn’t foam up like commer-

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Simple Natural Beauty Ingredients Here are a few favorite ingredients for home treatments: n Honey is perfect for conditioning dry, damaged hair and rinses out easily. n Sour cream makes a great facial mask for softening and cleansing a dull complexion. n Green tea is packed with antioxidants and tones skin with no need to rinse off. n Oatmeal can be used instead of soap to cleanse all skin types. n Pineapple juice soothes tired feet and softens rough patches. n Baking soda works head to toe as a hair rinse, facial scrub and bath soak. n Olive oil in a nail soak keeps nails clean, flexible and strong.

Muscle-Soothing Bath Salts Yields 24 ounces This is the perfect bath to relax and refresh the whole body. Add a few drops of essential oils to the mixture for scent.

1 cup kosher or sea salt 1 cup baking soda 1 cup Epsom salt Mix together all ingredients and pour into a clean, dry container. Pour one cup of the mixture into a warm tub slowly, allowing the salts to dissolve completely. Soak for at least 20 minutes, but no more than 40 minutes.

Raw Sugar Body Scrub Yields 10 ounces Raw sugar is well-suited for freshening skin. Using a body scrub helps rid skin of surface impurities, enabling it to retain more moisture and look healthier.

It also boosts circulation, which energizes the whole body.

1 cup raw sugar ½ cup light oil, such as almond or sunflower ½ tsp vitamin E oil Mix together all ingredients and pour into a clean container. Massage a tablespoon or two at a time all over the body to gently exfoliate and moisturize skin.

Body Butter Yields 4 ounces This is a rich, buttery cream that makes a wonderful all-over body cream. It contains four well-known skin conditioning oils. ¼ cup grated cocoa butter 1 Tbsp coconut oil 2 Tbsp light sesame oil 1 Tbsp almond oil 1 Tbsp grated beeswax Combine all the ingredients in a heat-resistant container. In the microwave or on the stovetop using a double boiler, gently heat until the mixture just begins to melt.

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wax and cocoa butter are melted and all ingredients are mixed together. Pour into a clean container and allow it to cool completely. Spread a small amount of the body butter on the skin.

Basic Shampoo Yields 8 ounces If hair is oily, the optional vegetable oil may be omitted, but if hair is dry or damaged, include it. This is a great shampoo for all hair types because it’s gentle on hair and won’t strip away the natural oils. ½ cup water ½ cup mild natural liquid soap (like Dr. Bronner’s or any Castile soap) ½ tsp light vegetable oil (optional) Gently stir all the ingredients together, being careful not to beat the mixture or it will create foam. Pour the shampoo into a clean plastic container. Shampoo as normal, and then rinse well with cool water.

Eau de Cologne Yields 4 ounces Eau de Cologne was originally made by steeping flowers in a jar with alcohol and a small amount of oil. The scented oil was poured off and the alcohol was mixed with water. ¼ cup vodka or witch hazel ¼ cup water

2-3 drops of a favorite essential oil or a mixture of oils (lavender, sandalwood, bergamot, rose, frangipani, ylang-ylang or jasmine) Mix all ingredients together. Pour into a clean spray bottle or splash bottle.

Spray or splash the scented cologne onto skin or hair.

Solid Perfume Yields 1 ounce Solid perfume and scents have always been popular because they are longlasting, easy to carry and discreet—just rub them on—no need to waste them by spraying the air.

1 Tbsp grated beeswax 1 Tbsp almond oil 8 drops essential oil or mixture of oils (peach, orange, sandalwood, vanilla or lavender) In a heat-resistant container or small saucepan, gently heat the beeswax and oil until it melts. Stir in the scented oil, pour into a clean, small container and allow the mixture to cool completely. Rub a finger across the solid perfume and apply the scent to pulse points or anywhere else.

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Beauty Foods Kimberly Snyder Shows How to Eat for Radiant Skin, Eyes and Hair

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ise food choices that optimize digestion and promote natural, ongoing detoxification can help us attain red-carpet shape, professes nutritionist and beauty expert Kimberly Snyder, New York Times bestselling author of The Beauty Detox Foods. She aims for optimum health as the basis for achieving a desirable outward glow.

Snyder says she once struggled with several beauty issues. In seeking wellness on the way to becoming a nutritionist, she found that her daily energy level improved after she started making shifts in her diet. She then lost weight, her hair got healthier and her formerly troubled facial skin became clear and smooth.

Blogging about her gradual transformation and lifestyle philosophies attracted media attention and a celebrity clientele by word of mouth. “I never looked for clients; they found me,” she says. Today, Snyder counts entertainers Fergie and her actor-husband Josh Duhamel, Kerry Washington, Channing Tatum and Drew Barrymore among the many celebrities she has helped get into better camera-ready shape.

Early into her personal transformation, Snyder realized that digestion holds the key. “I never linked my constipation issues with my acne,” she says. “It’s a tremendous amount of work to digest food. It’s no wonder that eating a fast-food sandwich

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with gluten bread, animal protein and cheese with casein produces a mid-afternoon slump. They are hard to digest together and all at once, taxing body energy,” she explains. “Then, when you feel the inevitable drop in energy, you might turn to caffeine or sugary soda, but that only brings on another slump.”

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Snyder, who is now a vegan, suggests simplifying meals and starting them with whole, raw, plant-based foods like salads.

She advises her clients to start the day with lemon juice in warm water. If they don’t feel like breakfast, she advises, “Don’t force yourself. Listen to your body, it knows best.”

When hunger hits, Snyder blends a Glowing Green Smoothie—what she calls, “the star of the whole Beauty Detox program,” in her book. A batch of three to four servings requires seven cups of chopped spinach; six cups of chopped romaine lettuce; one-and-a-half cups of chopped celery; one banana; an apple and a pear, both peeled, cored and chopped; two tablespoons of fresh lemon juice and two cups of filtered water. She claims that drinking this smoothie can make a difference in just three days.

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Carefully timed consumption is another key in Snyder’s beauty regimen. She recommends starting the day with a light smoothie, eating foods based on whole plants throughout the day, and then eating a raw salad and a vegetarian meal or some animal protein as an earlier dinner. Eating fruit by itself on an empty stomach helps it digest better than when combined with other foods that take longer to process. On hungrier days, Snyder suggests turning to whole grains such as oats or quinoa, which are high in fiber and lower in fat, or fibrous chia seeds.

When energy is low, she advocates supplementing with bee pollen or a protein smoothie. She stresses, “Progress, not perfection,” as her mantra, advising that it’s better to take small steps and keep moving forward rather than try to change everything all at once. She believes that experiencing higher energy and beauty benefits provides effective incentives to continue instead of trying to stick to a strict, numbersbased plan that doesn’t take into account energy or digestion.

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“The metaphor I use for healthy digestion is a waterfall versus a stagnant pond,” says Snyder. “You want your system to be moving, dynamic.” To keep digestive “sludge” out of our body’s systems, Snyder recommends a proven detox approach of drinking liquid only between meals to help foods digest easier. She particularly recommends her own Probiotic & Enzyme Salad, made with four cups of shredded cabbage; one inch of fresh ginger, cut into strips; one teaspoon of caraway seeds; and cold, filtered water, all left to naturally ferment in a jar at room temperature for about five days—or refrigerated

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“These techniques have been around for a long time because they work,” says Snyder. “As I always say, outer beauty is a reflection of inner health.”

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nsightly cellulite, which is comprised of fat deposits just beneath the skin, appears as lumps or dimples, usually near the buttocks and upper thighs, and is most common in women. Building muscle can make cellulite harder to notice and help burn more calories.

While cellulite deposits might not be eliminated, burning body fat will make them shrink and be less visible. Here are five top exercises to blast stubborn cellulite.

Cardiovascular Exercise

As long as we’re expending more calories than we’re taking in, we will begin burning the body’s fat deposits.

As cardio workouts burn calories, they can reduce overall body fat, which also makes cellulite harder to see. Any exercise such as walking, running, hiking or cycling can help in the overall battle to burn calories and blast cellulite.

Stair Climbing

Stair climbing burns at least 10 calories a minute, according to the nonprofit National Wellness Institute, that promotes healthy lifestyles worldwide.

Plus, stair climbing has the added benefit of working all the muscle areas that tend to get hit with the greatest amounts of cellulite.

Leg Lifts

Janet Wallace, Ph.D., professor of kinesiology at Indiana University-Bloomington, advises that leg lifts are the best exercise for toning the outer thighs.

Lie on the floor on your side, placing one elbow on the ground and prop your head up with that same hand.

Place the other hand on the floor beside your waist. With legs straight and toes pointed, lift the top leg up as far as it will go, then slowly lower it back down. Do 10 to 15 reps, and then turn over and work the other leg.

Back Kicks

An MSNBC health segment recommended this fat-busting move to target all the areas that are most susceptible to cellulite. While kneeling on hands and knees, lift a leg up behind you until it’s pointed upward at a 45-degree angle. Slowly bring the leg back down and repeat the movement with the other leg. Start with 15 reps and work up from there.

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Stand comfortably with feet about a foot apart. Slowly bend the knees to lower your body until both thighs are parallel to the floor. Then gradually stand back up, squeezing gluteal and back-of-the-thigh muscles as you rise.

If performed consistently, this exercise will increase muscle strength in the thighs and buttocks, which also helps burn fat, according to the Mayo Clinic. Less fat equals less noticeable cellulite. As with the other exercises, start with 15 repetitions per session and work up to more.

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leep, along with nutrition and exercise, shapes the backbone of overall health, yet 40 percent of Americans get an insufficient amount, according to a recent Gallup survey, and the potential health risks are considerable. “Sleep deprivation affects every organ system and disease state,” and is associated with higher rates of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, cancer and mortality, says Michael Breus, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist in Scottsdale, Arizona, and founder of TheSleepDoctor.com.

“It’s best to get seven to eight hours of sleep in one big block at nighttime,” counsels Breus. Yet the circadian rhythm dictates two peaks of sleepiness every 24 hours—one in the middle of the night and another 12 hours later,

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says Dr. Lawrence Epstein, director of the sleep medicine program at Boston’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

Interacting with the circadian rhythm is the homeostatic rhythm, which causes greater sleepiness the longer we’re awake. Both circadian and homeostatic sleepiness elevate by mid-afternoon, resulting in the familiar 4 p.m. slump.

Siesta cultures split sleep, notes Epstein, slightly reducing nighttime sleep, but devoting time midday to nap.

“Naps are a double-edged sword,” observes Epstein. While they help relieve short-term sleepiness, poorly planned naps can perpetuate an unhealthy cycle of daytime sleepiness and nighttime wakefulness. Stepping outside for 10 minutes of sunlight and fresh air can stamp out sleepiness, says Breus,

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A study published in the Journal of Sleep Research suggests that merely falling asleep may initiate memory processing and cognitive consolidation, helping explain why German scientists found even six-minute naps to be rejuvenating. If substantial daytime sleep is needed to overcome a deficit, strive for 90 to 110 minutes, the length of time needed to complete a full sleep cycle.

Here are other practical tips.

Reflect on the rationale. “Boredom, laziness or avoiding work are the wrong reasons to nap,” says Amanda Chan, managing editor for healthy living at The Huffington Post, which instituted two cozy nap rooms in its New York headquarters after founder Arianna Huffington collapsed from exhaustion several years ago. A quick pick-me-up to boost mental agility and mood is a reasonable excuse to snooze.

Plan a prophylactic nap. Forestall late afternoon fatigue by napping between 1 and 3 p.m. Waiting until early evening to nap can interfere with nighttime sleep, advises Epstein.

Embrace darkness, coolness and quietude. Melatonin, “the key that starts the engine of sleep,” is suppressed by even the slightest amount of light, so wear eyeshades, suggests Breus. Keep a blanket and earplugs handy.

Lie down. If a bed or couch is unavailable, try napping on a yoga mat on the floor. A chair should be reclined to support the lower back and avoid straining the neck from “bobblehead” syndrome, says Breus.

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“Sleep is never a waste of time if it’s helpful.” ~ Dr. Michael Breus 10 to 25 minutes allows time for only the first two sleep stages: falling asleep and light sleep. Breus explains that sleeping longer than 25 minutes triggers deep sleep, from which waking results in sleep inertia, or grogginess, that impairs mood, decision-making and motor skills.

Napping at Work

While many progressive businesses such as Google, Apple and Zappos permit or even promote workplace napping, most companies are still skeptical.

“We live in a culture that minimizes the importance of sleep,” comments Epstein. “We prize productivity and think it shows worker loyalty to put in excessive amounts of time.”

Ironically, mounting research suggests that napping may boost the brainpower needed to function at peak performance. A recent study found that nightshift air-traffic controllers that napped for 19 minutes showed better vigilance and reaction times than nonnappers. Other documented benefits include better concentration, memory and creativity.

Seek out a sleep sanctuary at work, such as an office with the door closed and blinds drawn, an unused conference room with a couch, or a first-aid office cot, suggests Chan. Another option is to nap in the car, but Breus insists that nappers tell colleagues where they’re going as a precaution. Better yet, bond with a “nap buddy” willing to read nearby during snooze time.

“You’re very vulnerable when you’re asleep,” he says. “Be safe.”

If sleeping is not currently condoned in the workplace, consider approaching the human resources department with information on the positive effects of appropriate napping on work performance, says Epstein. Suggest implementing a sleep wellness program, which can offer education on sleep deprivation, techniques to improve sleep and individual screening for sleep disorders.

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Guided Intuition Cultivate the Power of the Sixth Sense

by Maia Rizzi

Working with intuition is a bit like fine-tuning a sound; it takes a while to get a clear tone.

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n recent years, the subject of the sixth sense has increasingly become, as Philip Goldberg, a lecturer and author on human development and consciousness, puts it, “recognized as a natural mental faculty; a key element in discovery, problem-solving and decision-making, a generator of creativity, a revealer of truth.”

We all know people that manage to always be in the right place at the right time and to whom good things seem to effortlessly flow—the chances are that they're not just lucky, they have developed their intuitive sense in making choices. Through developing our sixth sense, we learn to master our very own inherent gift from the universe or God; that's something to be grateful for, but we're actually born with this ability. Like a muscle, intuition does not develop unless it is exercised; otherwise we are often left wondering if we did the right thing.

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go beyond the cognitive tool of logic, which often restricts the intuitive passageway, and move to a deeper, calmer place in order to “tune in” to that inner knowing or voice.

Intuitive breakthroughs usually occur when we have been pondering an issue for a while and then let it go.

Often, the answer may come in a dream or while walking, taking a shower, washing the dishes or driving. Intuition comes most effectively in relaxed conditions. Anxiety and worry work against it because we're too caught up in the problem to get proper insight. Thus the value of the truism of “sleeping on it.”

Learning to trust intuition is like an art form; you don't learn to do it overnight, and you have to be willing to make mistakes. Intuition is spontaneous and effortless, and cannot be forced; it comes on its own terms, like falling in love.

The best way to facilitate our sixth sense is through daily meditation, because meditation allows our attention to move out of our head and drop down into a deeper place in our body

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where intuition lives. We can use the “breath” method, where we close your eyes, breathe deeply a few times and then simply focus on our inhaling and exhaling for about 10 minutes daily.

Here are some tips to get started.

At least twice a day, take a minute to relax, close your eyes and “check in” with your “gut feeling”, located in the area of the solar plexus at the base of the sternum.

For a day or two, assume that your intuitive feeling about things is correct and act as if that is so. This develops self-trust. No matter if you make mistakes—practice makes perfect.

Learn to listen to your body. Is

it giving you signals of needing rest?

Do you have an uneasy feeling about something? Are you experiencing hunches? Learn to pay attention and you will be paid back tenfold.

Become the most positive person you know, because intuition loves a relaxed atmosphere.

Think of yourself as a channel for the energy or life force of the universe to move through.

Do not get lost in other people, external goals or desires. You can have goals, but your focus needs to stay on listening to that inner voice.

Go to a crowded parking lot at the mall and practice allowing intuition to tell you which isle the next parking spot will be in (don’t worry, you'll get better and better at it). You have to let go of all that control we are all so fond of exerting, because it gets in the way.

As you start your day, spend a few minutes seeing yourself as a channel for the energy of the universe.

Sit or stand comfortably and focus your awareness on your solar plexus area and feel the impressions you are receiving. Don't try, don't force; just be open and aware. Then go to other rooms or environments and tune in the same way. Compare any differences in feeling you sense from each location.

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For me, gratitude is a constant reminder that difficult situations present opportunities for great growth. Looking for the positive in a challenging situation and being grateful for the lesson is not easy, but it allows me to look for rainbows no matter how hard its raining. ~ Maia Rizzi

I personally reflect each evening on what I am grateful for each day.

It is amazing when I allow myself to acknowledge all the small as well as big things. This offers me a strong sense that all is well in the world and in my life. I also like to begin my group work and meetings with each person sharing one thing they are grateful for.

It is amazing how good it makes everyone, including me, feel. ~ Alice McCall

“Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” ~ William Arthur Ward

Gratitude is a small act with a big payoff, Green observes. “The person receiving gratitude appreciates knowing they made a difference, but the giver is the greatest recipient. It feels good to express gratitude, plus you are freed from future regrets that you didn’t express it when you had the chance.”

Patricia Brugioni, a Christian Science nurse from Chicago, has been sharing three things she’s grateful for on social media on a daily basis since taking a five-day online challenge earlier this year. “I am a grateful person by nature, but now I am claiming the good that is coming to me and learning to cherish things without feeling like I have to earn them,” she says.

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As a yoga teacher, I often weave the theme of gratitude into my classes. I especially love asking students while they are in a challenging pose “What are you grateful for?” throughout a class. Calling to mind something we are grateful for while holding a particularly challenging pose can open the door for us to remember the things we are grateful for in other challenging moments in our daily lives off of the mat. ~ Kristy Souto

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iddlesworth, Pine and Badyna are among thousands adopting a Gratitude Challenge to help develop their gratitude reflex and cultivate a more positive outlook on life. Gratitude can take many forms, but typically participants pledge to reflect upon and express it daily with the help of email prompts from a sponsoring organization. A gratitude practice can help grow appreciation for the strangers that better our lives. It can also deepen our

gratefulness for the significant others we sometimes take for granted.

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Expect miracles!” It’s not a message her peers likely heard at home.

Now 29, Serena shares her point of view in Don’t Die with Your Music Still in You: My Experience Growing Up with Spiritual Parents, co-authored with her father. The title reflects her parents’ key lesson for their children: Pursue the life you are born to live.

Some missteps along the journey to her true calling included enrolling in law school to maintain her student identity, but her upbringing served as a light guiding her home to herself. She wrote the book after dropping out of law school, a big step toward her dream of inspiring others to live authentically.

you could do in your life was to follow that dharma, and in doing so, you would be serving God. I often joke that my childhood was filled with unconditional love and security, but also a lot of weirdness! Not many kids learn transcendental meditation at the age of 5 and count monks as friends.

Were there any downsides to being raised by spiritual parents?

I like to think that while there weren’t any real downsides, there were certainly challenges. For example, in a more traditional household, when someone gets the flu, their parents probably tell them that it’s flu season and it’s just going around. In my household, when one of us would get the flu, we were told that we aligned with it and allowed it in. In other words, part of the challenge of having spiritually progressive parents is that they make sure you are aware that you are responsible for everything happening in your life.

What is the greatest lesson you learned?

Thus far, it is knowing that we are the creators of our destiny—the masters of our fate. I wholeheartedly believe that we sign up for the experiences we have in this lifetime, as they are part of our soul’s desire to grow and expand.

When we make the choice to view life

as not happening to us, but responding to us, we become more consciously aware of how much our thoughts affect our daily experience. I am so grateful my parents taught me this at a young age because I have learned to choose my thoughts carefully.

What is the greatest gift your parents have given you?

It’s not something they did for me; it was how they lived their lives in front of me. My parents did not encourage me to follow my dreams and then sacrifice theirs in order to raise me. My parents followed their dreams and in watching them do so, I felt safe to go after mine, as well. They taught me that there is no honor in sacrificing yourself or your dreams for anyone else, and demonstrated that the only time you have to make your life the way you want it is now. I am grateful to them for living their lives this way, which has allowed me to feel safe living my life this way, as well.

What advice would you give to people that wish they were raised in a more spiritual manner?

I tell people that it doesn’t really matter what kind of parents you had, it matters how you feel about yourself. Everything in life starts with the self. If you don’t have love and acceptance and forgiveness for yourself, you won’t have these things to give to other people either. I was taught that we can’t give what we don’t have. When we learn to love and treasure every part of ourselves, we also have love to give to others.

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According to a recent American Pet Association survey, three out of four owners buy gifts for their pets during the holiday season to the collective tune of $5 billion. Dogs and cats receive new sweaters and boots, collars and leashes, toys and treats. Yet, what they really crave is attention.

“Too often, pets are left alone for eight hours a day, leading to anxiety, frustration and unwanted behaviors. It’s important that they’re mentally challenged, learn new commands and have fun,” says Dr. Mary Gardner, co-founder of Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice, in Los Angeles. “Cognitive decline and muscle wasting, common in older pets, can both be thwarted with games personalized for age and ability.”

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dog treat cookbooks will keep dedicated bakers in a canine’s good graces throughout the year.

Write an activity—a walk, trip to the dog park, game of fetch or a doggie/human dance party—on a few index cards. “Teach the dog to choose by rubbing one card with a sodium-free bouillon cube,” suggests Eileen Proctor, a pet lifestyle expert in Denver. “As soon as the dog sniffs the card, reward with praise and the designated gift. Once the game is learned, there is no need to keep scenting the cards.” Turn up a corner of all the cards for easy pickup.

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Cats may like to play it cool, but bring out a laser pointer and they act like kittens again. To mimic hunting instincts, play hide-andseek with kitty’s food; put holes in a closed box with special bits of dry food inside, then let her paw it out or roll the box.

Place a too-largeto-swallow jingle bell inside an empty toilet paper roll and tape the ends shut for a charming-sounding toy. An orphaned sock filled

with crinkly cellophane and sewn shut makes an intriguing toy to drag around.

Improvise a fishing pole from a colorful dowel rod and heavy twine with a petand planet-friendly item tied on the end for a pet to chase.

Cats love to squeeze themselves into small spaces or relax in larger ones, so pass along gift boxes.

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In the wild, birds spend most of their time foraging for food.

Mimic a wilderness search by hiding food beneath an unused, unbleached coffee filter or a large lettuce leaf. Cut food in pieces big enough to hold in a claw to help hone balance.

Hide seeds in a made-for-birds piñata, available at pet supply stores. Puzzle boxes range from reach-in-for-food versions to slide-a-door or pull-a-knob difficulty levels.

Fun for Fish

Betta (Siamese fighting) fish love to rest near the surface, so provide a leafy hammock, available where supplies are sold. Finned friends get exercise as they chase a laser pointer’s red dot through

the water. A new plant or ping-pong ball floating on the surface provides added entertainment.

Moss balls are a good place to hide food and also help keep the water clean.

A ceramic log lets fish hide inside.

Climbing Crabs

Hermit crabs are social animals, both curious and amusing. The gift of a new shell or two during molting season is appreciated. Flat-topped rocks with textured sides, large enough to not tip over, provide a different view. Fibers like those used for macramé, hung from the lid of the tank almost to the floor mimic rope climbing. Upside-down terra cotta flower pots, in different sizes and covered with netting, provide more surfaces and heights to explore.

“Time spent together is a gift for both the giver and the recipient,” says Proctor. “It’s more thoughtful than anything you can find in a store. You always get back more than you give.”

Sandra Murphy is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect at StLouis FreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.

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4 Puzzles and other toys are for supervised play only.

4 Never point a laser light at a pet’s eyes—it can severely damage their vision.

4 Poinsettias can be poisonous to pets—keep them out of reach or out of the house.

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usan M. Welch, DDS, with more than 18 years of clinical experience, became interested in disorders of the jaw and neck after battling her own temporomandibular joint dysfunction, commonly known as TMJ. In the process of research and study, Welch also learned more about sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), a group of physiopathological conditions characterized by abnormal respiratory patterns comprising upper airway obstruction and breathing cessations, known as apneas, of at least 10 seconds during sleep. SDB is characterized by disruptive snoring, excessive daytime sleepiness and inadequate oxygen in the blood.

Although a dentist cannot diagnose sleep apnea, Welch understands the importance of screening for the signs and symptoms of SDB, as well as educating patients about sleep architecture and in some cases, referring them to a physician for an assessment and diagnostic sleep study. Most people with SDB are overweight or obese, but the structure of the neck, throat and mouth can also predispose a person to

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the disorder. It often coexists with other respiratory, nervous, cardiovascular or endocrine conditions.

Factors that decrease upper airway size or openness during sleep can lead to intermittent obstruction during inhalation. If the obstruction is sufficiently prolonged, blood oxygen levels drop and the individual arouses or awakens.

Those arousals disrupt normal sleep architecture (the structure and pattern of sleep). The combination of disrupted sleep and decreased oxygenation often leads to more severe health concerns, including hypertension, arrhythmia, chronic pain, hormone imbalances, insomnia, depression, anxiety and death, according to Italian otolaryngology specialist Vittorio Rinaldi, M.D. Disturbed moods and reduced quality of life are another side effect. SDB can impair cognitive performance, leading to accidents and mistakes while driving or at work, according to studies published in the journals Chest and the New England Journal of Medicine.

Welch has recently taken more interest in forms of SDB that do not technically meet the definition of sleep

Factors that decrease upper airway size or openness during sleep can lead to intermittent obstruction during inhalation. apnea, such as upper airway resistance syndrome (UARS) and respiratory effortrelated arousal (RERA) events, which cause severe fatigue. Although sleep apnea is much more common in men, UARS and RERA are equally common in women that may test negative for sleep apnea because they don’t have full apneic events, but do experience a resistance in airflow that can lead to disturbances in sleep cycles and create the symptomatology of obstructed sleep.

Patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can be treated with a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device. Long-term treatment with CPAP reduces both mortality and the acute blood pressure elevation that occurs with SDB. However, the machine and facial mask aren’t comfortable for everyone.

“Many people continue to have issues that they are not able to solve with the CPAP, or they just don’t care for that type of apparatus and become non-compliant,” says Welch. “Then, the physician can refer the patient to me to make an oral appliance that brings the lower jaw forward; creating a muscular splint that brings the tongue forward.

However, this too, can become uncomfortable, causing neck pain and stiffness,” notes Welch, adding that even oral appliances may fail certain patients because one solution does not fit all.

“This is where I begin to look more closely at the root of the problem, evaluating the head, neck and musculature factors; considering oral factors, the mouth, gag reflex, shape of the tongue and especially the jaw joint health,” advises Welch. “We examine [the patient] initially by manually evaluating the muscle health of the jaw, feeling around the jaw to study the jaw joint and looking at the jaw posture. We start a trial run with a temporary appliance before investing in a more permanent one. Then we continue to evaluate for

comfort and compliance, as well as any changes in sleep patterns.”

Welch also consults with other members of the patient’s medical treatment team. “I actively seek and work with other medical and dental specialists to make sure patients are receiving the best care for their individual situation and to move them towards whole body health,” she explains.

“Part of what I am developing within my practice is a program towards overall wellness, beginning from the oral cavity standpoint, which

is the beginning of the gastrointestinal tract and airway,” says Welch. “We help our patients learn how they can improve their health.”

Dr. Susan Welch is the owner of Wright Parkway Dental Center, located at 106 Wright Pkwy. SW, in Fort Walton Beach.

For more information, call 850-243-1534 or visit WrightParkwayDentalCenter.com.

Lauressa Nelson is a contributing editor for Natural Awakenings magazines and a freelance writer who lives in Orlando, Florida.

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it feels like to step into the realms of true spiritual mastery. $10. Gulf Breeze Community Center, 800 Shoreline Dr, Gulf Breeze. 850-710-0728. Info@ unlimitedhorizons.org. UnlimitedHorizons.org.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Coal Ash Stories Screening – 7-8:30pm. 350 Pensacola hosts this screening of Coal Ash Stories, a compilation of four short documentary films focused on coal ash, public health concerns and policy; Q&A session follows. Free. Bayview Senior Resource Center, 2000 E Lloyd St, Pensacola. 850572-7230. 350Pensacola@gmail.com. World.350. org/pensacola.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13 Future Lives Workshop – 6-7:30pm. Explore what we perceive as future lives to learn more about ourselves, heal ourselves, and embrace our soul’s evolution. Leading edge content. Teleconference with Alice McCall. Reservations: 850-585-5496.

AliceMcCall@earthlink.net. HealingPath.info.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7

Organic, Gluten-Free, German Cooking Class – 12-2:30pm. The art of cooking German potato salad, chicken schnitzel, and more. Following the main course, journey to a gluten-free German cheese cake.

Not a class to miss. $30. Esther’s Garden of Healing, 8184 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre. 850-684-3230.

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Balanced Body Teacher Training – 10/2014-4/215.

Pure Pilates is proud to offer the Balanced Body Comprehensive Instructor Certification Course, a program that is internationally respected. Susan Clark, owner of Pure Pilates, will be instructing the courses offered: Mat I & II Reformer I, II, & III Apparatus I, II, & III. Applicants can register for individual Mat, Reformer, or Comprehensive Training.. Cost varies depending on training module. See website for details. Pure Pilates, 221 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze. (850) 932-3424. info@purepilatespensacola.com. purepilatespensacola.com.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Record Keeping in Small Business – Nov 4 & 6. 9am-12pm. The Small Business Development Center at UWF presents Record Keeping in Small Business. During these 4 morning sessions attendees will learn how to keep records, develop financial statements, asset depreciation schedules, understand tax records and plan for business continuity. Bring a calculator. $55/series. Please preregister. FSBDC at UWF, 9999 University Pkwy, Pensacola. Register: 850-474-2528. SBDC@uwf.edu. SBDC.uwf.edu.

Chakra Cleanse with Alice McCall – 6-7pm.

Transform your heart and throat chakras in this advanced, guided work. Your chakras need to be maintained regularly to ensure optimum energy, wisdom, health, intuition. Teleconference. Reservations: 850-585-5496. AliceMcCall@earthlink.net.

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Cooking to Decrease Inflammation – 6:308:30pm. Get your vitality back, lose unwanted pounds. Begin a gluten-free, dairy free, soy free and grain free eating plan without being bored.

This regimen helps those with thyroid disease, high blood pressure and arthritis get off of medications.

Sample homemade chocolate and quinoa pilaf. $25.

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Thanksgiving Grain-Free Cooking Class – 122:30pm. Learn to make delicious food in a healthy way, then relax while enjoying the meal. For Thanksgiving make an herb quinoa mash, roasted butternut squash, green bean casserole and creamy cashew gravy; prepare grain and dairy free pumpkin pie on a honey graham crust. Everything except the Turkey. $30. Esther’s Garden of Healing, 8184 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre. 850-684-3230. EsthersGardenOfHealing@live.com.

Coffeehouse-Style Concert – 6pm-8pm. An intimate setting with stories and songs by Sean and Laurie O’Shea, performing songwriters from Nashville, Tennessee. Love offering. Unity of Pensacola, 716 N 9th Ave, Pensacola. 850-438-2277. Unity@ unitypns.org. UnityPns.org.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9 Unlimited Horizons Speaker – 2:30-5:15pm. Rev Jamie Sanders on Stepping into Mastery. The discussion will show you what it looks like and what

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14 Raindrop and Aromadome Workshop – 4-6pm.

Workshop shares information on the chemistry, functionality and the physiological effects of essential oils. The creator of the Aromadome will also teach raindrop therapy. Participants give and receive treatments. $195. 850-380-4943. laurieazzarella@ gmail.com. Holiday Inn Express, 29725 Woodrow Lane, Daphne. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ aromadome-2-day-intensive-workshop-in-daphnealabama-nov-14th-15th-2014-with-an-optional-3rdday-on-registration-13361357179.

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Essential Oils in the Kitchen – 6-8pm. Share the ease, convenience and health benefits of using essential oils in your culinary efforts. Spice up your holiday menu with recipe ideas prepared in Everman’s kitchen. Donations. Ever’man’s Community Room, 315 Garden St, Pensacola. 850-380-4943.

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Aromatherapy for Animals – 6:30-8:30pm. A broad overview of how to use essential oils on animals and which oils are safe/unsafe to use. Blends for different ailments will be discussed; also, making a safe salve for animals. $10. Esther’s Garden of Healing, 8184 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre. 850-6843230. EsthersGardenOfHealing@live.com.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20 Sacred Chanting with Jeffji – 7-8:30pm. An evening of interactive chanting and meditation with Jeffji, a kirtan leader who has appeared with well-known kirtan artists and studied with Jai Uttal. $10/love offering. Unity of Pensacola, 716 N 9th Ave, Pensacola. 850-438-2277. Unity@unitypns. org. UnityPns.org.

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Yoga, Meditation, Aerial Swing, Outdoor Kirtan, Organic Healing Food, Columbia Marionette Show. Artisan Vendor Village, Kids Tent sponsored by Galactic Child Yoga.

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MahabhutaYogaFestival.com SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23 Self mastery Meditation with Alice McCall – 3-4pm. Discover and transform what is limiting you from self-mastery of your thoughts/emotions every day. Important for health and spiritual advancement.

Teleconference. Reservations: 850-585-5496. AliceMcCall@earthlink.net. HealingPath.info.

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Candle Making Basics – 1-2:30pm. Make chemical-free candles from numerous media, scent them with essential oils instead of synthetic scents that may lead to breathing difficulties, asthma and allergy symptoms. Make and take candles made from soy, beeswax and palm wax. $15. Esther’s Garden of Healing, 8184 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre. 850-6843230. EsthersGardenOfHealing@live.com.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9 Living Pro-biotics – 6:30-8:30pm. It’s easy and inexpensive to make kefir, kombucha and apple cider vinegar. Stop paying for pro-biotic capsules that don’t come close to those you make.

Participants even get a recipe to make pro-biotic root beer. $20. Esther’s Garden of Healing, 8184 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre. 850-684-3230. esthers gardenofhealing@live.com.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13 Christmas Brunch Grain-Free Cooking Class – 12-2:30pm. Make delicious food in a healthy way, then relax while enjoying the meal. Christmas morning the brunch includes a venison sausage, mushroom quiche, crepes with fruit filling and coconut whip cream. Also make Christmas cut-out cookies the grain-free way. $30. Esther’s Garden of Healing, 8184 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre. 850-684-3230.

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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3

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Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) Meeting – 6-7pm

Connected Warriors Yoga Class –10-11am. A class specifically for vets, service members, their family and support people; designed to help manage the symptoms of PTSD. Free.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Consciously Parenting with Jen Chendea – 1-2pm Meditation and Pranic Healing Clinic – 7:15-8:30pm

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5

Story Sprouts – 10am-12pm. Age 3-5. Join Miss Audrey for stories, crafts and healthy snacks. Free

Getting Past Your Past Trauma Therapy with Pamela Downey– 8-9pm

FRIDAY , NOVEMBER 7

Gental FlowYoga with Christa – 6-7 pm. You must be 18+ to attend. Free

Vinyasa Flow Yoga with Sarah – 6-7pm

Meditation/Pranic Healing – 7:15-8:30pm. Promotes wellness and stress reduction. Free

Ever’movie Night: Ground Operations: Battlefields to Farmfields – 7:15-9pm

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Spiritual Counselingi – 11:45-12:30pm Group Past Life Regression with Maia Rizzi – 4-6pm

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10

Integrate: A Trauma Sensitive Yoga Class – 1011am. Every Wed. Helps students “come home” to themselves by encouraging practice, through asana and breath, of listening to the body in a profound and respectful way. Free.

Lane Fitness with Alanei – 4:30-5:30pm

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Healthy Habits with Bill Hart – 7-8pm

Natural Healing & Herb Study – 6-8pm. Every 1st, 3rd & 4th. Discussions on natural healing, food, herbs, tinctures, tonics, detox remedies and all things health related.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Meditation and Pranic Healing Clinic – 7:15-8:30pm

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12 Stress Less Holiday with Ashley Pennewill – 6-7pm

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13 Jams on the Green/Let’s Get Local – 4-7pm Wellness Rocks Pensacola, Essential Oils in the Kitchen with Laurie Azzarella – 6-8pm.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14

Wellness Rocks Event – 7-8:30pm. Every 2nd Thurs. Professionals of integrative medicine and natural wellness provide educational presentations and workshops offering cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth and services that support a healthy lifestyle. Hosted

by Natural Awakenings and the Natural Healing & Herb Study Groups. Free.850-687-0826. WellnessRocksNaturally.com.

The Art of Reflexology with Wayne Haynes – 7:15-8:30pm

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 21 The Art of Reflexology with Wayne Haynes – 7:15-8:30pm

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monday Equipment Classes – 8:30-9:30am. Monday/ Wednesday/Friday. Use of reformers, towers and wunda chairs, limited to 6 participants per class. $30/drop in, $25/account. Pilates Core Training, New Location: 1310 B Dunmire, Dunmire Village Pensacola. 850-287-5836. PilatesCoreTraining.com.

Metaphysical Book Study – 6:30-8pm. A discusssion of important metaphysical texts. Currently using Discover the Power Within You. This is an open class with books available for use. Love offering.

Unity of Gulf Breeze, 913 Gulf Breeze Parkway, #26, Harbourtown Village, Gulf Breeze. 850-9323076. UnityOfGulfBreeze.org.

Pilates Equipment Classes – Mon, 9 & 5:30pm; Tues, 8am, 11:30am, 6pm; Wed, 9am; Thurs, 8am, 11:30am, 6:00pm; Fri, 9am, Sat, 10am. $28/drop in, $22/account. Pure Pilates, 221 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze. 850-932-3424. PurePilatesPensacola.com.

Spiritual Living Discussion – 6:30-8:30pm. Learn spiritual living tools to transform your personal life and help make the world a better place. Love offering. Carolyn & Jim Vary’s home, 2385 Burr Oak Drive, Cantonment. 850-637-4488. JJVary@ gmail.com. SpiritualLivingPensacola.blogspot.com.

Yoga Classes – Mon, Vinyasa Flow 9:30am; Tues, Basics 8:30am, YogaFusion 5:30pm; Wed, Vinyasa Flow 5:30pm; Thurs, Basics 8:30am. $12/drop in, $10/account. Pure Pilates, 221 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze. 850-932-3424. PurePilatesPensacola.com.

Advanced Mat Class – 5:15-6:15pm. Advanced Mat class taught by Barbara Bruni; Strengthen your core and protect your spine. Full body strength and flexibility. Emphasis on proper joint alignment.

Balance, coordination and breathing are improved as well.. $15 drop-in; $10 account basis. $15/dropinPilates Core Training, New Location: 1310 B Dunmire, Dunmire Village Pensacola. 850-287-5836.

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Barre Classes – Mon, 5:30pm; Wed, 7am; Thurs, 6pm. $12/drop in, $10/account. Pure Pilates, 221 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze. 850-932-3424.

PurePilatesPensacola.com In The Flow Yoga – 5:30-6:30pm. For beginners and advanced practitioners, flow from rhythmic movement and laughter to flowing yogic postures and meditative stillness, all accompanied by live music. Bring a yoga mat. $10. Sanders Beach Community Center, 913 South I St, Pensacola. 850-4365198. MDeMaria@ontos.org. ontos.org.

tuesday TRX and Aerial Movement Classes –Tue, Thur, Fri. Tue & Thur, TRX 7am; Fri, Aerial Movement 8am. Come hang from the ceiling and strengthen your core, tone your arms and legs, and decompress your spine. $28/drop in, $22/account. Pure Pilates, 221 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze. 850-9323424. PurePilatesPensacola.com.

Twin Hearts Meditation and Healing Clinic – 7:15-8:15am. Promoting stress reduction and general wellness. Protocols for most physical and emotional ailments. Free, bring canned food for Manna. EverMan’s Natural Foods Community Rm, 315 W Garden St, Pensacola. 850-433-2042.

PranicHealingCentralGulfCoast@aol.com. PranicHealingCentralGulfCoast.com.

Tuesday Mat Day: Pilates Core Training – 8:309:45am, advanced mat; 9:45-10;45am, beginning mat with Beth Bradford instructing both classes. $15/

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Guided healing meditation with sound healing makes this a unique experience. Bring mat, cover, pillow for a lying down meditation proven to help with PTSD, anxiety, depression, chronic pain and many other challenges. $10. Sanders Beach Community Center, 913 South I St, Pensacola. 850-4365198. MDeMaria@ontos.org.

drop-in, $10/ account. Pilates Core Training, New Location: 1310 B Dunmire, Dunmire Village Pensacola.

850-287-5836. PilatesCoreTraining.com.

Meditation – 6pm. 1st Tues. Meditation offers innumerable benefits for your body, mind and spirit.

The rest is deeper than sleep. The deeper your rest, the more dynamic your activity. Guided meditation led by Rev Jamie Sanders. Love offering. Unity of Pensacola, 716 N 9th Ave, Pens. 850-438-2277.

Unity@unitypns.org. UnityPns.org.

Truth on Tap – 6pm. Last Tues. Rev Jamie Sanders leads an evening of lively spiritual discussion over food and drinks. Participants responsible for their food and drink cost. Free attendance. Ozone Pizza Pub, 1010 N 12th Avenue, #111, Pensacola.

850-438-2277. Unity@unitypns.org. UnityPns.org.

Meditation and Pranic Healing Clinic – 7:158:30pm. Meditaton promoting general wellness, stress reduction, planetary peace. Pranic healing follows. Free; bring canned food for manna. Everman’s Community Room, 315 W Garden St, Pensacola.

850-433-2042. PranicHealingOasis@gmail.com.

PranicHealingCentralGulfCoast.com.

wednesday Equipment Classes – 8:30-9:30am. See Mon listing. $30/drop in, $25/account. Pilates Core Training, Pensacola. 850-287-5836. PilatesCoreTraining.com.

Health Consultations – 9:30am- 6pm. One-on-one with Herbalist Thomas Easley RH. A variety of assessment techniques used to identify the root cause of health issues. Appt req. Pace Wellness Center, 4958 Hwy 90. 850-994-5656. PaceWellnessCenter.com.

Gyrokinesis Class – 2-3pm. Work your entire body through spinal movements including gentle joint and rhythmic muscle undulation. $15/drop-in, $10/account. Pilates Core Training, New Location: 1310 B Dunmire, Dunmire Village Pensacola.. 850-287-5836.

PilatesCoreTraining.com.

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thursday Tai Chi Exercises for Health – 9-10am. The ancient practice of Tai Chi improves vigor, flexibilityand balance, and has beneficial impact on heart, bones, nerves, muscles and immune system. And it’s fun to do. $5.00. Perdido Bay Community Center, 13660 Innerarity Point Rd, Pensacola. 8504924451.

TaiChiCheryl@cox.net Healing Meditation – 6:45pm. 3rd Thurs. Experience meditation, music and healing prayer, with an opportunity to receive a brief reiki treatment, oneness blessing, or personal healing prayer. Love offering. Unity of Gulf Breeze, 913 Gulf Breeze Parkway, #26, Harbourtown Village, Gulf Breeze.

850-932-3076. UnityOfGulfBreeze.org.

Wellness Rocks Pensacola – 6-8pm. Laurie Azzarella presents Essential Oils in the Kitchen. Learn the ease, convenience and health benefits of using essential oils in your culinary efforts. Spice up your holiday menu with recipe ideas prepared in Everman’s kitchen. Register at WellnessRocks Naturally. com. Donations. Hosted by Natural Awakenings and the Natural Healing & Herb Study group. Ever’man’s Community Room, 315 W Garden St, Pensacola.

friday Equipment Classes – 8:30-9:30am. See Mon listing. $30/drop in, $25/account. Pilates Core Training, Pensacola. 850-287-5836. PilatesCoreTraining.com.

saturday Kundalini Yoga – 9-10:30am. Gentle Kundalini yoga, breathwork and meditation with Diana Waglis. $6/drop in, $20/4 classes. Unity of Gulf Breeze, 913 Gulf Breeze Parkway, #26, Harbourtown Village, Gulf Breeze. 850-932-3076. UnityOfGulfBreeze.org.

Eat Fresh Buy Local Treat your locavore palate. Know where your food comes from and how it is grown or raised. Join a CSA, food co-op, or buing club, visit area farms and meet the farmers, dine in resturants that serve local, organic, non-GMO produce and discover locally raised and handcrafted food items.

CSAS & FOOD CO-OPS, BUYING CLUBS EVER’MAN NATURAL FOODS 315 W Garden St, Pensacola 850-438-0402 • Everman.org

We offer a large variety of natural and certified organic products, vitamin supplements, local and organic produce, environmentally friendly products, and hot, wholesome lunches from the deli. MonSat. 7am-9pm, Sun 10am-7pm.

DINING & JUICE BARS GOLDEN ALMOND HEALTH FOOD STORE 339 Racetrack Rd NW, Ste 3 850-863-5811 •GoldenAlmond.com Mon-Fri, 9 am-6 p.m.; Sat. 10 am-4 pm

Natural, organic and gluten-free foods plus the largest selection of herbs and supplements in the area. Enjoy our new fresh juice bar (Mon-Fri, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.) while shopping for your health needs with the help of our knowledgeable and personable staff.

SYNERGY ORGANIC JUICE BAR AND CAFÉ 120 Miraclestrip Pkwy SE, FW 850-865-4919 SynergyOrganicCafeFWB.com

Juice Bar and Café offers farm-to-table meals prepared with regionally sourced organic produce and pantry items; gluten-free, dairy-free.

Whole food cooking, juicing, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan and raw food classes are available.

WILD ROOTS MINDFUL EATING RESTAURANT AND MARKET 5 Via Deluna, Pensacola Beach 888-935-8827

Clean, Organic, Vegan, Paleo, Gluten Free and Dairy Free foodsPure, Fresh, Simple. Mindful, health-conscious eating on Pensacola Beach.

FARMS & FARM TOURS MOONLIGHT MICRO FARM

6618 Beach Dr •PanamaCityBeach 850-624-7075 Chandra@MoonlightMicroFarm.com We are dedicated to community & environmental Stewardship. Offering heirloom and organic gardening & sprouting seeds and permaculture design. Visit us at Seaside Farmers Market, we ship.

FARMERS’ MARKETS 30A FARMERS’ MARKET @ ROSEMARY BEACH

Rosemary Beach Town Center Sunday, Year Round 9am-1pm Thursday, 9am-1pm. Memorial Day-Labor Day. Rain or Shine!

Local fresh produce, eggs, meats, seafood, honey, baked goods, artisan breads, gelato, cheeses, jams, preserves. Market will have an International flair. Manager – Diane Kolopanas. 850-499-4697.

GRAND BOULEVARD FARMERS’ MARKET Grand Boulevard at Sandestin, FL. Saturdays , 9am-1pm.

Serene, beautiful, distinctive and exclusive, is the best way to describe the setting for the Grand Boulevard Farmers’ Market. A charming farmers’ market, with specialty vendors set-up around beautiful green lawns, wide covered walkways, shade trees, park benches, all surrounding the stunning water feature that creates an inviting market environment.

SEASIDE FARMERS’ MARKET

Saturdays 9am-1pm Downtown Seaside (behind “Raw & Juicy” at the amphitheater) jlkuntz@mac.com or on Facebook

Comprised of local growers and crafts people who offer locally grown produce and farm products that are healthy and environmentally conscious.

THE MARKET AT GULF PLACE

THE MARKET AT GULF PLACE Farmers Market & Artist Bazaar Sundays & Third Thursday 3-7pm (March-October) , 12-4pm (November-February) Town Center Loop @ Gulf Place, (Hwy 30A & 393), 850-200-6805 • Facebook/MarketAtGulfPlace

Offers a variety of fresh farm goods, original art, and handmade crafts.

Specializing in local, healthy fares & natural, sustainable wares. Welcoming new items weekly. Vegan, gluten-free, organic items available. On the Green at Gulf Place, family & pet friendly.

FREE RANGE AND ORGANIC TURKEYS AVAILABLE FOR SPECIAL ORDER Gift ideas for the holidays (from local artists) Plus gift certificates available 15% off Vitamins, Herbs and Homeopathic’s everyday!

850-433-8583 • Tues - Sat 916 W Michigan Ave. • Suite C

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ACUPUNCTURE INDUSTRIAL MEDICINE INSTITUTE Sheila Mohammed, MD, MSPH, PhD Board Certified • 850-736-8401 4542 Alba St, Pace

Physician applied acupuncture. A safe and effective treatment for general and specific conditions including pain management from neck, shoulder and back conditions, and as an alternative to pain medications. See ad, page 21.

PENSACOLA WELLNESS CENTER, LLC

Beverly North, LMT, CT 945 W Michigan Ave, 6C, Pensacola 850-449-5572 • MA 56835 • MM24149

Wellness requires a state of b a l a n c e . We o f f e r c o l o n h y d r o t h e r a p y, r e f l e x o l o g y, massage therapy and other alternative modalities to help you achieve/maintain your wellness model. See ad, page 12.

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 32.

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.

BARRE PURE PILATES

Gulf Breeze Proper 221 Gulf Breeze Pkwy • 850-932-3424 Downtown Pensacola 426 S Palafox • 850-607-2772 PurePilatesPensacola.com Come strengthen and stretch with Pure Pilates’ Barre class. Barre is a body changing workout set to music and designed to be fun without stressing or straining the body. See ad, page 13 & 28.

BOOKS TRANSFORMATIONAL BOOKS BY DAVID ARRAN ANDERSON

ESSENTIAL OILS LAURIE AZZARELLA, LMT, CRR

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FITNESS ROXO WELLNESS

Dr. Samantha Graber, DC 850-677-8070 35 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze RoxoWellness@gmail.com RoxoWellness.com

ROXO wellness was created to simplify fitness for busy people.

ROXO is a studio where you can learn tools to move well, eat well and live well. Our studio incorporates the best in fitness technology to help our clients build stronger, more stable bodies with a personal trainer by their side every session.

See ad, page 39.

FOODS & SUPPLEMENTS 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 7.

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, whole-some baked goods, hot deli lunches, environmentally friendly products, and educational classes and events.

Mon-Sat, 7am-9pm; Sun, 10am-7pm. See ad, page 35.

KANNAWAY BRAND AMBASSADOR

Katonya Wakefield 850-384-1075 MYOHO-KV@cox.net Store.Kannaway.com/Kannaway/member_ new/store/?1846850 Join the Hemp lifestyle focusing on nutritional wellness! Featuring CBD rich hemp oil. Business opportunities available. See ad, page 29.

PACE WELLNESS CENTER

Katie Lastinger, Owner 850-994-5656 • PaceWellnessCenter.com Facebook/The-Wellness-Center Offers supplement/herbal wellness; assessment practices: iridology, tongue/fingernail/pulse analysis, glandular body typing.

Healing therapies: ionic footbath, hot house, chi machine, and massage therapy.

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PENSACOLA NATURAL FOODS, INC 916 W Michigan Ave, Unit C, Pensacola 850-433-8583 PensacolaNaturalFoods.com

1 5 % o ff v i t a m i n s , h e r b s , homeopathics. 10% off groceries for military. Natural and organic groceries; wheat-, dairy-, glutenfree foods; nitrate-free meats, poultry; low-carb foods; organic wine, beer; locally-made jewelry, soaps, candles. Bulk discounts.

See ad, page 31.

WILD ROOTS MINDFUL EATING RESTAURANT AND MARKET 5 Via Deluna, Pensacola Beach 888-935-8827

Clean, Organic, Vegan, Paleo, Gluten Free and Dairy Free foodsPure, Fresh, Simple. Mindful, health-conscious eating on Pensacola Beach. Organic menu and Market Salads, Wraps, Sandwiches. See ad, page 15.

GARDEN SUPPLIES NATURE’S FLUID

Organic & All Natural Fertilizer 903-571-1787 NaturesFluid.com NaturesFluid@gmail.com All purpose, all natural Nutrient fertilizer solution for all types of plants, Ornamental, Flowers, Vegetables and Fruit. You can’t over use Nature’s Fluid. Great for hydroponic systems. See ad, page 9.

HEALING ARTS MICHAEL BRANT DEMARIA, PHD

Psychologist, Yoga/Meditation Teacher Sound Healing Artist, Speaker, Author Info@ontos.org • MichaelDemaria.com

Free meditation series at Youtube. com/MBDemaria; upcoming events at PeaceWithinNow.com.

Ongoing meditation/yoga classes at Sanders Beach Community Center. 850-436-5198. Healing music available on iTunes, Amazon.com, CDbaby.com. See ad, page 20.

HEALING PATH, ALICE MCCALL

Transformational Energy Healer/Counselor BS Psychology, MBA, Hypnotherapist 850-585-5496 • HealingPath.info Phone sessions to heal serious health issues, unwanted patterns, and more. Authored Wellness Wisdom on natural health and healing; inspired by her journey with cancer.

HERBALIST CLASSES KATHY HUBBARD, HERBALIST KathyHubbardHerbalist.com Pensacola • 850-748-3149

Herbal education with classes taught throughout the area. Join the empowering journey to health and wellness through the world of herbs. Check website for class listings. See ad, page 12.

MYOFASCIAL RELEASE BARBARA BRUNI

Pilates Core Training New Location: 1310 B Dunmire, Dunmire Village, Pensacola 850-287-5836 • BarbaraBruni.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 6.

HOLISTIC MEDICINE INDUSTRIAL MEDICINE INSTITUTE Sheila Mohammed, MD, MSPH, PhD Board Certified • 850-736-8401 4542 Alba St, Pace

PILATES PILATES CORE TRAINING

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 21.

HYPNOSIS

Barbara Bruni, Owner New Location: 1310 B Dunmire, Dunmire Village, Pensacola 850-287-5836 • PilatesCoreTraining.com

Mat, yoga, cycle, gyrokensis and equipment classes, or private sessions for a personalized experience. Website lists instructors, class schedule and prices. See ad, page 6.

PURE PILATES

DEANA COOPER CHAPMAN

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

MAIA RIZZI, CCHT

Gulf Breeze Proper 221 Gulf Breeze Pkwy • 850-932-3424 Downtown Pensacola 426 S Palafox • 850-607-2772 PurePilatesPensacola.com Join us at Pure to experience the largest Pilates studio on t h e C o a s t . Va r i e t y o f Equipment and Mat classes are offered 6 days a week.

Tone your core with PURE. See ad, page 13 & 28.

PROLOTHERAPY

Graduate of State Licensed School Clinical Hypnotherapist Pensacola • 850-291-8041 MaiaRizzi33@gmail.com

INDUSTRIAL MEDICINE INSTITUTE

Life is often challenging.. Experience Hypnosis, dreamwork, regressions, inner personality dynamics, spiritual counseling. Reduce stress and anxiety; re-establish self empowerment. See Monthly articles in Bella Magazine; Monthly presentations at Everman’s. Call for free consultation. See ad, page 35.

Sheila Mohammed, MD, MSPH, PhD Board Certified • 850-736-8401 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 21.

INTUITIVE ARTS TERESA BROWN

3 W Garden St, Pensacola 850-206-1853 TeresaBrown.net Experienced intuitive medium, public speaker, and author. Find peace, healing and renewal of energy through energetic clearing, past life regression and spiritual counseling. Consultations in person or phone. See ad, page 29.

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RETREATS EAST OF EDEN RETREAT AND SPA 234 Dog Hobble Ln Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 850-797-4754 EastOfEdenRetreatAndSpa.com

Spend few days of decompression, away from the noise of the daily life. Explore our three comfortable short-term rental accommodations on our website. Complementary sauna, wet steam room, salt-water pool. Discounted spa services & daily yoga classes are available to our retreat guests. See ad, page 3.

ROLFING 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 13.

WIND CREEK ATMORE

Your Spa Destination 855-393-7227 303 Poarch Rd, Atmore, AL awarren@WindCreekHospitality.com WindCreekAtmore.com

Experience our lavish fullservice spa offering you an abundance of amenities to awaken, de-stress and beautify you inside and out.

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SPIRITUAL CENTERS UNITY OF PENSACOLA

Jamie Sanders, Minister 716 N 9th, Pensacola 850-438-2277 • UnityPNS.com Unity of Pensacola offers spiritual teachings that empower abundant and meaningful living. We provide philosophy that is spiritual, not religious, and love-based, not fear-based.

VETERINARIAN CHRIS LEWIS, DVM, CVA

Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist 2101 N Palafox St • 850-433-2812 LewisDVM09@gmail.com Specialized in acupuncture for animals to treat issues involving pain management, Arthritis, Anxiety, Hip Dysplasia, skin and other conditions not responding to conventional Veterinarian medicine as well as providing traditional Veterinarian medical support. See ad, page 40.

SKIN CARE KANNAWAY BRAND AMBASSADOR

Katonya Wakefield 850-384-1075 MYOHO-KV@cox.net Store.Kannaway.com/Kannaway/member_ new/store/?1846850 Join the Hemp lifestyle focusing on nutritional wellness! Featuring CBD rich hemp oil. Business opportunities available. See ad, page 29.

SPA TREATMENTS EAST OF EDEN RETREAT AND SPA 234 Dog Hobble Ln Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 850-797-4754 EastOfEdenRetreatAndSpa.com

The ultimate destination for health and beauty in Northwest Florida, provides a wide range of spa services and holistic treatments to revitalize your body, mind and spirit. Massages, Facials, Advanced Anti-Aging Skin Care, Hair Styling & Makeup, Naturopathy and Acupuncture are offered in synergy to make your inner & outer beauty shine through. See ad, page 3.

WATER EMERALD COAST CULLIGAN

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 32

WEIGHT-MANAGEMENT INDUSTRIAL MEDICINE INSTITUTE Sheila Mohammed, MD, MSPH, PhD Board Certified • 850-736-8401 4542 Alba St, Pace

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 21.

ROXO WELLNESS

Dr. Sam Graber, DC 850-677-8070 35 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze RoxoWellness@gmail.com RoxoWellness.com ROXO wellness was created to simplify healthy eating for busy people. Our “eat well” programs stack the deck in your favor by focusing on your needs, no “one size fits all” programs here! You have a personal coach to help you navigate your way to better health, which leads to better body composition every time.

See ad, page 39.

YOGA STUDIOS EAST OF EDEN RETREAT AND SPA 234 Dog Hobble Ln Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 850-797-4754 EastOfEdenRetreatAndSpa.com

Our Yoga Dome offers a variety of yoga styles combined with the healing effects of Chromatherapy.

Immerse yourself in the healing light while practicing Hatha, Vinyasa, Bhakti, Yin & yoga for beginners with our inspiring certified yoga instructors. Our Yo g a D o m e i s h o m e t o educational workshops & community acupuncture events. See ad, page 3.

PURE PILATES

Gulf Breeze Proper 221 Gulf Breeze Pkwy • 850-932-3424 Downtown Pensacola 426 S Palafox • 850-607-2772 PurePilatesPensacola.com We have yoga for everyone at Pure. Basic, Flow and Fusion will leave you feeling stretched and centered to take on the rest of your day.

Inquire about variety and times. See ad, page 13 & 28.

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