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

22 BRIDGING THE GAP

Amy Likins Rediscovers Her Reason for Teaching Yoga in Cuba by Kyla Stevens

28 RETHINKING

BREAST HEALTH

Natural Ways to Keep Breasts Smooth, Pain-Free and Firm, while Reducing the Risk of Cancer by Lisa Marshall

32 EATING SKINNY

Why Vegans and Vegetarians are Naturally Trim by Judith Fertig

34 LAURA PREPON’S

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Home Cooking, Organics and Massage Are Key by Gerry Strauss

36 PET VACCINE

ALTERNATIVES Natural Steps to Nurture Immunity by Shawn Messonnier

38 GIVING BIRTH NATURALLY

Conscious Choices Lead to Less Intervention by Meredith Montgomery

41 ENCOURAGING

COUPLES’ FERTILITY Acupuncture Improves the Reproduction Process by Anaya Palay

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omen’s bodies are mysterious and complicate. But then again, we juggle super kids, stressful jobs, demanding in-laws and messy homes in the midst of setting our intentions and realizing our destinies during yoga class, attending workshop and volunteering where our passion leads us… and at the end of the day, we expect our doctors to know what’s wrong with us. No one understands this more than Natural Awakenings, which is why every month we focus on women’s Daralyn and Scott wellness with simple solutions and blissful ways to handle Chase our complicated bodies and our inspired journeys. This month, we are pleased to offer an especially wide array of articles featuring the latest advice on natural and integrative wellness options for women, especially concerning breast health, pregnancy and childbirth. Every woman, regardless of her age and stage in life, will find information here that she can use to enhance her physical and mental health so that she’ll be in the race for years to come. Our feature story, “Rethinking Breast Health,” is a refreshing departure from the typical take on a subject that strikes fear in the hearts of so many women. While breast cancer is a serious topic that should be on everyone’s radar, breasts are not our enemies. Or, as Dr. Christiane Northrup, an OB-GYN and author, so aptly puts it in our article, “It concerns me that women feel pressured to think of their breasts as two potentially pre-malignant lesions sitting on their chests.” Writer Lisa Marshall lists several natural ways to keep the breasts healthy, gives the lowdown on issues like fibrous or tender breasts and breast implants and explains how the breasts serve as a barometer for a woman’s overall health. Our readers who are pregnant (or who plan to be) will find some comforting options, from our Healing Ways department on natural childbirth and making the best choice, to local acupuncturist Anaya Palay’s article on improving the reproductive process with the ancient expertise of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Plus, Pensacolas midwife Vicki Taylor-Breheim provides a wealth of information to keep mom and baby healthy and comfortable all along the way. If you are interested in other complications a woman’s body may mysteriously offer up, our Community Spotlight on Northwest Florida’s first functional medicine practitioner, Doctor Peter Kozlowski, shares his philosophy on “whole health” and how his cutting-edge training and experience can help those who may feel they have no alternatives. We always encourage readers to recycle or pass along Natural Awakenings after they read it. But if you’re a woman, don’t forget to keep one issue for yourself. After all, taking care of yourself is at the top on the list. Happy, healthy Mothers’ Day

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ld Thyme Remedies presents Summer Time Essentials from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and again from 6 to 7:30 p.m., May 21. We don’t want to use products with chemicals, even if we have to make them ourselves, so participants will learn recipes that can keep skin looking and feeling awesome. There will be discussion of the ingredients found in most over-thecounter skincare products and what to use instead. The group will also make a broad-spectrum sun block, after-sun mist and bug spray. Cost is $20, includes supplies, samples, notes and recipes. Location: 2475 E. Nine Mile Rd., Ste. E, Pensacola, FL. To reserve a spot, call 850-912-6996. For more information, visit OldThymeRemedies.com.

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wo Florida legislators, Rep. Michelle Rehwinkel Vasilinda (D-Tallahassee) and Sen. Jeremy Ring (DMargate), are working to pass bills (HB 351 and SB 416) to label some foods containing genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Similar efforts died last year in the House and Senate agriculture committees. House Bill 351 and Senate Bill 416 would require 25 raw fruits and vegetables to carry labels if they contain GMOs. Wheat, corn, cotton, papaya, rice, zucchini and squash would be among the targeted produce. Both bills would require the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to annually update the list to include any newly introduced GMO produce. Additionally, products containing recombinant bovine growth hormone (rBGH) to increase milk production in cows would also require mention on labels. The new requirements would take effect on January 1, 2017.

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ive Points Acupuncture and Spa, formerly Coastal Acupuncture, has relocated to 3101 North 12th Street, in the East Hill area. Owner and Acupuncturist Erin Taliaferro, DOM, AP, FABORM, opened to serve the community of Pensacola with comprehensive Erin Taliaferro complementary health care, skin care and facials. Five Points offers a comprehensive treatment system and subscribes to the five pillars of Traditional Chinese Medicine: acupuncture; bodywork and massage; Chinese herbal medicine; skincare and facials; and holistic health, all under one roof. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 850-637-1548 or visit FivePointsPensacola.com.

New Birth and Wellness Center Coming to Pensacola

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Birth and Wellness Center is opening in the Pensacola area in 2016. The nonprofit organization has the goal of providing a location for natural wellness professionals such as chiropractors and massage therapists, as well as an American Association of Birth Centers (AABC) accredited birth center as early as the beginning of 2016. Later this year, one of the only two out-of-hospital birth options for Pensacola women will no longer be available. Women in this area are increasingly pursuing natural and low-intervention births, and members of the committee believe that the birth center will fill the void. Ashley Dawn, LMT, a member of the nomination committee, states, “Informing and educating women is going to be a huge part of the center’s mission.” The vision of the center is to provide a centralized location for families seeking wellness through a more natural approach, with the end goal of providing women with an out-of-hospital birth option. This project is in need of community involvement to get off the ground. Email Felicia Joscelyn at Mrsj_2010@yahoo.com or visit Facebook.com/birthcenterpensacola.

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avarre Living Yoga & Health Center is offering a course on prenatal yoga for soon-to-be mommies from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thursdays and 11 a.m. to noon Saturdays. Gentle, modified yoga poses and breathing techniques are utilized to alleviate pregnancy-related discomfort, increase circulation and strengthen muscles used in the birthing process. The class is appropriate for expectant mothers at all stages of pregnancy. Cost is $10 per session or $1 per visit with monthly unlimited yoga pass. Location: 8162 Navarre Pkwy., Navarre. For more information, call 850-346-3577, email NavarreLivingYoga@gmail.com visit NavarreLivingYoga.com.

Hands Across the Sand Comes to Pensacola Beach Hosted by 350 Pensacola, a local Hands Across the Sand gathering will be held from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., May 16, in solidarity with events across the globe to raise awareness about the dangers of offshore drilling and call on leaders to end our oil dependence and move to a clean energy future. At noon, participants will join hands for 15 minutes to form a line along Pensacola Beach. Participants are encouraged to walk, bike, paddle carpool or use mass transit to the beach. The event will feature guest speakers and Jo Billups and Karen Harvill, the folk music duo Sassafrass. These singer/songwriters are serious environmental activists who have played for Greenpeace dockings, the WWF in Copenhagen, the Sierra Club, climate conferences and festivals. Hands Across the Sand is endorsed by national environmental organizations such as Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, Oceana, Surfrider Foundation, Sierra Club, Friends of the Earth, Gulf Restoration Network and the Center for a Sustainable Coast. Location; Park West Gulf Side, 41 Fort Pickens Rd., Pensacola Beach. For more information, call Elaine Sargent at 850-572-7230, email 350pensacola@gmail.com and visit HandsAcrossTheSand.org.

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Weight Gain in Moms Lowers Toxins in Newborns

any expectant mothers try to know about everything they put into and onto their bodies as multiple studies are finding that infants are exposed to toxins during pregnancy. A new study of 325 expectant mothers has determined that the baby’s exposure to toxins in the womb decreases when the mother’s weight gain during pregnancy approaches the guidelines recommended by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) in 2009. Women that are underweight at the start of pregnancy are advised to gain between 28 and 40 pounds, women of a healthy weight 25 to 35 pounds, overweight women 15 to 25 pounds and obese women 11 to 20 pounds. The researchers found that expectant mothers with a gestational weight that meets or exceeds the IOM guidelines gave birth to infants with reduced toxin levels. In their analysis of the umbilical cord blood of mothers from Spain, the researchers tested for 14 pesticides and 21 other environmental toxins, including seven polychlorobiphenyls (PCB). Other influencers such as age, education and fish consumption may also be relevant.

Italian Court Links Boy’s Autism to a Vaccine

ast September, a Milan Court held in favor of plaintiffs that claimed that three doses of the hexavalent GlaxoSmithKline vaccine Infanrix Hexa that were administered to an infant beginning in 2006 caused autism later when he was a young boy. The vaccine is used for polio, diphtheria, tetanus, hepatitis B, whooping cough and haemophilus influenzae type B. After hearing from several medical experts, the court ruled that the child likely suffered autism and brain damage as a result of the vaccine’s content of mercury and aluminum, combined with a genetic mutation in the child rendering greater susceptibility. The ruling ordered damages to be paid by the Italian government’s national vaccine injury compensation program. The court’s decision was also based upon GlaxoSmithKline’s list of possible adverse events resulting from the vaccine, which included five cases of autism during clinical trials. Today in the U.S., most vaccines routinely given to children under 6 years of age are free of thimerosal, a mercury-derived preservative.

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To Get Healthy, Get a Healthy Partner

aving a healthier partner may be one of the best things to do for our own health. Research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Internal Medicine finds that losing weight, stopping smoking or becoming more active is easier with a partner that has led the way in any or all healthy pursuits. The study authors reviewed data collected by the UK Health Behavior Research Center at the University College London that followed 3,700 couples between 2002 and 2012— most of them ages 50 and older and married. Those that smoked at the beginning of the study were more likely to quit by the end of it if their partners quit smoking, and those that were physically inactive at the beginning of the study were more likely to become active if their partners did so first. About twothirds of the men became newly active during the course of the study. Men with wives that had lost weight were more likely to also shed pounds during the study, and women with husbands that didn’t lose weight were less likely to do so through the study period.

Silica from Bamboo Extract Benefits Hair Growth

amboo is an edible grass that has been around for thousands of years and has a plethora of beauty, as well as other health benefits. Bamboo extract comes from the leaves and stalks of bamboo trees and is commonly used in India and China. Bamboo extract is the richest known source of silica, a vital nutrient essential for the development of the body. Most silica supplements supply this essential mineral by using horsetail extract, which only yields 5 percent to 8 percent organic silica. Bamboo extract is the best choice in silicon supplementation and correcting silica deficiencies because it contains 70 percent silica, which is roughly 10 times more than horsetail extract. As children, our bodies retain high levels of silica, resulting in more beautiful and supple skin, longer, thicker hair and more flexibility in our bodies, but our levels of silica decline as we age. Silicon supplementation can retard the aging process substantially because it is one of the biggest components of collagen, which is key in maintaining a more youthful appearance. Silica works with other key antioxidants to prevent premature aging and delays the aging process of tissue. Silica is also a vital mineral in preventing excessive hair shedding in both men and women and can drastically reduce shedding that is a result of hormonal imbalances. Silica also promotes hair growth by supplying the hair follicles with key nutrients nessessary for proper growth. Bamboo extracts with high levels of silica strengthen nails by supplying nutrients to the nail bed, resulting in stronger nails. Silica is pivotal in promoting good health and overall well-being by promoting mineral balance of calcium and magnesium, which support hormonal balance. Bamboo’s high levels of vegetal silica also helps energizes the immune system and strengthens the cardiovascular and nervous system. Silica helps restore the body’s natural pH balance due to its alkalizing properties. Silica also helps remove aluminum from the body and assists in the absorption of important vitamins and minerals such as calcium, vitamin D3 and magnesium.

Meditation Improves Brain Health

arvard Medical School researchers working at the Massachusetts General Hospital have determined that meditation can improve brain health. The researchers studied 16 volunteers that took part in an eight-week mindfulness meditation study at the University of Massachusetts Center for Mindfulness. The participants conducted mindfulness meditation exercises for an average of 27 minutes a day. Before and after the trial, the subjects were given tests and magnetic resonance imaging of their brains. The researchers found that the practice of mindfulness meditation resulted in increased gray matter density in the hippocampus of the brain, an area associated with increased memory and learning capacity, plus a greater sense of compassion and introspection.

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Corporate Climate

Companies Slowly Embrace Sustainability The 2015 State of Green Business report (Tinyurl. com/2015GreenBusinessReport), which assesses the environmental performances of companies worldwide, along with the trends to watch, is produced by GreenBiz, in partnership with Trucost. Collectively, companies have been nibbling at the edges of challenges such as climate change, food security, ecosystems preservation and resource efficiency. One measure of corporate engagement going forward will be proactive involvement on political issues that could accelerate the transition to a low-carbon and more sustainable economy. It remains to be seen whether companies can afford to sit on the sidelines, letting the political process unfold, or worse, play defense against changes that might roil their status quo. 2015 will be an interesting year on multiple fronts, especially with the launch of the new sustainable development goals at the United Nations (UN) in New York this fall, along with UN climate talks in Paris in December. Both will be tests of corporate engagement and resolve in driving the kinds of change many of their CEOs publicly call for. The reports’ findings of companies’ progress in greenhouse gas and emissions, air pollutants, water use and solid waste production are all leveling off or even declining.

Animal Genocide

‘Lethal Control’ Trades Off Species Over the next four years, the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers will shoot 16,000 double-crested cormorants nesting near the Columbia River, in Oregon, at a cost of $1.5 million a year and eliminate almost 100 sea lions because both feed on endangered salmon and steelhead trout. “If people knew how many animals are killed at taxpayer expense, they’d be horrified,” says Camilla Fox, executive director of Project Coyote, a San Francisco Bay Area nonprofit. Termed “lethal control”, there’s a growing trend to kill one species to protect another, and not all methods used are humane. In 2012, Dennis Orthmeyer, acting director of California’s Wildlife Services, said, “We pride ourselves on our ability to get it done without many people knowing about it.” Climate change, reduced habitat and food supplies, and the introduction of non-native species are the result of human interference. “With society’s growing footprint, lethal control can only increase,” observes Michael Scott, a University of Idaho ecologist. A plan to poison 4,000 ravens will protect greater sage grouse. More mountain lions will be killed to save bighorn sheep. The human rampage goes on, and concerned citizens are advised to urge lawmakers to end lethal control and protect wildlife habitat sustainably. Take action at Tinyurl.com/AnimalLiberationFrontCampaign. 14

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Stores Filled with Toxic Products HealthyStuff, a project of the Michiganbased Ecology Center, in collaboration with the Campaign for Healthier Solutions (CHS), has released a report, A Day Late and a Dollar Short: Discount Retailers are Falling Behind on Safer Chemicals, about toxic chemicals found in dollar store products. It includes test results for 164 dollar store products such as toys, jewelry, school supplies and household items and found that 81 percent contained at least one hazardous chemical above a level that generates concern.” The campaign sent a letter to the CEOs of the four largest dollar store chains, including Family Dollar, Dollar Tree, Dollar General, and 99 Cents Only, urging them to stop the sale of these unsafe products, especially to communities of low-income and ethnic families that already live in more polluted areas and food deserts, and adopt policies that will instead protect both customers and their own businesses. Combined, these discount chains have annual sales totaling more than $36 billion and operate more stores nationally than Walmart. The CHS is asking for a comprehensive set of reforms; communities need to let dollar store chains know that they want safer products and join local and national efforts advocating for nontoxic products. Scroll to Dollar Store Report at Healthy Stuff.org for the complete test results. Take action at NontoxicDollarStores.org.

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Town Eateries Embrace Sustainability The city of Maplewood, Missouri, outside St. Louis, has teamed up with the Green Dining Alliance to become the area’s first Green Dining District, with at least 25 percent of all of its independently owned businesses certified by the Green Dining Alliance (GDA). The GDA helps businesses with sustainability and green business practices while also helping them save money. So far, eight restaurants in downtown Maplewood are GDA-certified. Green Dining Alliance’s Olivia Engel says, “It’s a win-win that makes sense for businesses and communities.” The city is also encouraging the program by subsidizing Green Dining Alliance membership fees. View updates at GreenDiningAlliance.org.

Enflamed Water Home Flame Retardants Found in River

Scientists with the Washington Toxics Coalition tested household dust and laundry wastewater from 20 homes in the state’s cities of Longview and Vancouver and took samples of incoming and outgoing flow from two wastewater treatment plants that discharge into the Columbia River, the Northwest’s biggest waterway. They detected flame retardants in all the tests. The conclusion of the study, published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology, is that flame retardants are sloughing off household products such as couches and TVs and collecting on people’s clothing, washing out in the laundry and passing through wastewater treatment plants into local waterways.

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worldwide grassroots group March Against Monsanto has inspired a broad coalition of individuals and groups to gather in cities and towns all over the world as part of a global effort to raise public awareness and bring increasing political pressure to bear regarding Monsanto’s corporate farming and business practices and to insist upon labeling of foods that contain genetically modified organisms (GMO). The Northwest Florida region wide rally will take place on May 23, at the Panama City Bridge from 9 to 11a.m., on Miracle Strip Parkway, in front of Synergy Organic Cafe and Juice Bar from noon to 2 p.m., and on Airport Road, in front of the Fresh Market parking lot from 3 to 5 p.m. An estimated 428 cities in 38 countries on six continents will be participating in the Global March Against Monsanto for a peaceful, non-violent, informational protest. GMOs have been banned by Austria, Bulgaria, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Japan, Luxembourg, Madeira, New Zealand, Peru, Russia, France and Switzerland. Monsanto and other companies such as Dow and Syngenta genetically engineered food that poses scientifically established health risks that include organ damage, sterility, infant mortality, birth defects, immune reactions, allergies and increased cancer risk. Marcher’s demands include solidarity against Monsanto predatory business and agricultural practices, rejecting "substantial equivalence" of GMO and traditional crops, independent scientific testing of GMO crops, promoting organic solutions, exposing the cronyism between big business and the government, addressing poverty, the real cause of global hunger, supporting food and seed sovereignty, supporting local farms, bees and biodiversity and labeling of all foods that contain GMOs. Long-time activist and member of the Gateway Greens, Daniel Romano warns, “Monsanto is bankrupting famers and causing soil infertility, monocropping, loss of biodiversity and beehive collapse. Their practices pose a very real threat to organic farming and loss of native plants and are creating dependency on a centralized food system. In aggregate, this is a recipe for global famine.” An Open Letter from World Scientists to All Governments Concerning Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) (see i-sis.org.uk/list.php), signed by 828 scientists from 84 countries, details their concern regarding GMOs and a call for immediate five-year suspension of GMO crops in order to conduct “a comprehensive public enquiry of agriculture and food security for all.” For updates, visit March Against Monsanto NW Florida, Panama City to Pensacola. For more information, visit March-Against-Monsanto.com.

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ocated on Old Point Washington, the East of Eden Retreat and Spa is minutes away from busy Walton County beaches, yet remains in a rural setting, secluded among the oaks and bamboo. The layout of the grounds is striking; a juxtaposition of modern architecture and serene, natural foliage. The resulting environment is a sanctuary for those seeking a variety of spa services, holistic therapies, yoga and yoga retreats, as well as educational workshops relating to physical and emotional health. Owner Dr. Eric Scheufler, a Miramar Beach oral and maxillofacial surgeon, opened East of Eden in August 2014.

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ocal yoga instructor Amy Likins recently participated in a yoga seminar in Cuba, where she and her group sought to bridge the gap between yoga and Cuban culture. Sponsored by Vaya Sojourns and Altruvistas, this holistic care and cultural exchange is part of an educational venture that is seeking to make training and certification for yoga instructors in Cuba economically available and acceptable by Cuban healthcare standards. This seminar and others like it mark a historical cultural exchange between the Cuban people and the Americans that participated in the seminar.

How did you discover this program? I was led by a teacher I’ve been working and training with for the last five to seven years, Mary Paffard. She’s been involved in the Cuban yoga community for the last 13 years through a group called Lyri-CA, the Latino Yoga Research Institute of California and the Americas. I’ve really admired her and I was invited to attend the yoga retreat and cultural exchange.

What were some of the group’s opportunities and goals during the exchange? On this particular trip, our goal was to help make yoga more acceptable in Cuban culture, exploring how yoga would fit into the Cuban healthcare system. We had the opportunity to go 22

to clinics and meet with doctors who began to integrate yoga as part of their therapies to rehabilitate some diseases. In Cuba, yoga certification is highly regulated, requiring that you must have a previous medical background. This is because every modality under Cuban healthcare must be scientifically accepted and proven. Yoga certification and training has been a challenge so far for the Cuban Yogis, partly due to restrictions placed on who can teach, based on having a background in the medical field or a degree in physical education. It is very important for there to be studies and hard evidence of the practices having certain benefits. There are also very limited resources as far as yoga training and materials such as books, yoga props and space for classes to be held, which is what makes the group’s work so important. Our goal was to bring some training to the teachers who have started teaching over there and give them access to resources and information that hasn’t been available.

Who was included in the exchange? This was an international group, several people were from the UK, a women from Mexico, a farmer from California, a few from Spain; really quite a diverse group of people. Some people were in the healthcare profession, but we also had some younger political activists that came with us.

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One of the problems we encountered was a limited access to healthy food. There is a movement trying to create a resurgence of growing vegetables in Cuba—most people can’t afford the vegetables when a head of lettuce costs $2 and a family lives on $20 a month. Our group helped to participate in providing information on nutrition for the Cubans.

How does inclusion of yoga practice work within the Cuban healthcare system? Their healthcare system is very different than America’s. They have a primary, secondary and tertiary care system. Their primary care is dependent upon prevention: acupuncture, nutritional therapy, electromagnetic therapy, aromatherapy; helping the population prevent disease in the first place. This is due to the fact that the medicine is very expensive. Doctors don’t typically prescribe medication because it’s so hard to come by, due to the embargo. The secondary care concerns hospitals, where a patient is referred by a primary care physician to the hospital after a diagnosis has been made. The tertiary system contains all of the specialists—oncology, cardiology, gynecology, etc. All three of these tiers are free to Cubans. In a community, however, there may be 31 family doctors, and they would share about 37,000 patients. This makes their healthcare system a huge team effort between local doctors and specialists and requires a large amount of integration between the fields. Yoga, once thought of as only an exercise or spiritual practice, has become free to Cubans based on the scientific findings and data recently produced by Maria Gonzalez, a woman who was on Castro’s cabinet for many years, and her colleagues.

Did you observe yoga firsthand working within their healthcare system? We got to visit one clinic called, Ataxia Clinic, a neurotherapy clinic. Many Cubans have a genetic defect that attacks people’s nervous systems which affects their ability to concentrate, induces muscle cramps and causes problems with speech, much like Parkinson’s or other nervous system disorders. These patients received two hours of yoga therapy every day. We actually got a chance to meet with many of these yoga patients and ask about their experience. The patients reported an increased ability to see obstacles in their path, handle stairs, better quality sleep, increased balance and were able to achieve an increase in focus. Some of these patients had been bed-ridden or unable to function in their daily life. It was pretty awesome to see how the doctors were implementing simple yoga poses and techniques that the students and patients were able to take home and repeat every day that had long-term positive effects on their health.

What was the largest impact of the experience for you personally? Over the last 13 years, these teachers have accumulated a huge yoga community—we were in two areas; Holguin and Havana. The first night, I was expecting maybe 15, 20, students to come to class—when we got there, they had arranged it to be an outdoor area and 150 Cubans arrived! None of them had yoga mats, no yoga clothes, most practicing on cardboard or towels. The class was completely in Spanish and in almost total darkness. In our American yoga practices, we become so concerned with our props, our mat, our incense —all the materials we use to make the practice perfect. In Cuba, I found it amazing how simple they’ve kept the yoga, and as a teacher, it reminded me about why I teach yoga in the first place. It’s about connecting with people, helping people become in tune with their own needs, with their bodies and their minds. We’re really seeing that in Cuba, where we have all generations practicing yoga together, a 10-year-old next to a couple in their 80s. Cuban cul-

ture is very family-oriented, with whole families living under the same roof, sharing businesses and childcare, building family-based communities.

What are the upcoming plans of groups like yours? We are hoping that next spring, there will be a training program to become certified through the Yoga Alliance. This is really important in order for Cuban yoga instructors to receive recognition by the government; they

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hose closest to us, like our spouses, our children and our co-workers seem to find their way under our skin unlike anyone else. Yet, our escalated anger, frustration and disappointment could be a hidden reflection of some of our own unrecognized or repressed emotions. From childhood on, we subconsciously transfer onto other people what we have learned to believe is unacceptable or unrecognized in ourselves. Whatever we deeply believe about ourselves determines how we judge ourselves; the same is also true for the way we judge others. This belief system is formed during childhood, when our minds are completely malleable, like soft clay. Up to age 7, we are simply too young and innocent to know any better, and so we accept as complete truth whatever we are told; we learn what makes our caregivers smile, get

angry, accept us or reject us, and how to please them as best we can. Just like clay hardens over time, the beliefs we have formed by age 7 become fixed in our minds as our primary values and perspectives. They become our own personal belief system. As children, we absorbed beliefs from authority figures around us. By making emotional adjustments to fit into our environment, we learn to deny certain characteristics about ourselves; we subconsciously repress them. If we were taught not to speak our minds, we learned not to express ourselves. If we were given too much responsibility for others, we learned to take care of everyone but ourselves. If we were often criticized, we learned not to express whatever quality was criticized, be it positive or negative, in order not to feel rejected. In other words, to feel accepted

and safe, our young minds began suppressing personal qualities, emotions and impulses, all in the quest to feel loved. These repressed feelings carry with them a great deal of emotional energy, and if not allowed expression, must surface in some other way. Like a volcano which releases energy through its crater, humans transfer these subconscious, pent-up emotions onto other people; in psychology, this is called projection. As we get older, we have no conscious awareness of the fact that what we harshly judge in others is often something we subconsciously cannot bear to feel about ourselves. So what bugs us about them is actually a reflection of long-ago suppressed feelings; this is sometimes referred to as the “secret mirror”. The moral of the story is that when other’s actions or words push our buttons, we might look a little closer—it could be the reflection of a quality we have been denying about ourselves. What we judge as someone's pushiness may mirror our own need to be more assertive. We may find others to be overly critical, yet it may be a reflection of our own critical nature. On the other hand, we could see wonderful qualities in others, but believe ourselves to be lacking. This too is a mirror, a reflection of our own gifts which remain unrecognized. The mirror is a powerful tool, a path that teaches us forgiveness and acceptance for others and ourself, yet, expands our capacity to love. Maia Rizzi is a clinical hypnotherapist and provides free workshops at Ever’man Education Center. For more information, call 850-291-8041 or visit Everman.org/events.

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Xavier Rudd’s Music with a Message by Meredith Montgomery

ustralian singer-songwriter and activist Xavier Rudd recently released his ninth studio album and will be playing the Hangout Music Fest, in Gulf Shores, on May 16. Known for his progressive politics and championing of environmental and Aboriginal issues, Rudd’s environmentalism is deeply rooted. He says, “I come from a fairly carbon-neutral existence in a small town in the bush. Over time as my music became popular, it lent itself to supporting environmental issues and organizations.” His live shows host information tables for conservation societies and he’s played myriad performances in support of environmental causes such as marine wildlife conservation, anti-fracking and land preservation for wilderness, culture and heritage. Rudd’s passion for the environment is evident in his folk- and reggae-infused music that often features socially charged lyrics. He says, “The spirit of the land is hugely influential all the time. The natural world is in all of my music and it has a place in all of my songs. Music has been connecting cultures and people to land since the beginning of time and the way we use music to spread the message of environmental protection to the world now is a modern version of that.”

In the past, Rudd’s onstage one-manband setup included a half-dozen guitar choices, three didgeridoos and different styles of native drum. For Nanna, his latest album, he is joined by The United Nations, a band of international musicians with diverse musical influence. The band is symbolic of the message that all people of the world can come together and return to spirit, respect the ancient ways, and protect the Earth and the very essence of creation. As they set out on tour in support of their new album, Rudd notes the challenges of being on the road. “The touring industry—diesel tour buses and powersucking PA systems—is not very sustainable, and to leave my sustainable home to go on tour… it can feel a little toxic.” Having previously worked with Clif Bar’s GreenNotes program to reduce the environmental impact of his tours, he seeks out green options when possible, citing the use of recycled stock; choosing sustainable, eco-friendly

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merchandise; and requesting reusable dishes for use backstage. Rudd’s eco-consciousness is evident in his personal life, as well. As an avid surfer, Rudd feels particularly connected to the Earth when he’s on the water. “There’s not another way to get as close to dancing with mother nature as you do when surfing. It’s like you’re the only human being that will connect with that pulse of energy of the Earth at that moment. You just move with it and do a dance with it,” he reflects. His family built a self-sufficient home that features a standalone solar system, worm farm sewage and grey water system, rainwater collection and a hydronic heating system. Voted PETA’s World’s Sexiest Vegan in 2007, Rudd chose a vegetarian lifestyle early on, because “it’s what has always felt good for my system.” But he was inspired to advocate against factory farming, animal testing and animals in the entertainment industry after his first trip to America. “I remember a horrible stink for 20 miles between San Francisco and L.A. and seeing cows just stacked upon each other, eating out of each other’s waste, with no green grass in sight.” When he arrived at his destination and inquired about the scene, he was told it was the main beef supplier in California. Rudd is an advocate for change, saying that while there is a lot of devastation in the world, a slow awakening is taking place. “There is a lot of positive stuff happening, but it needs to be increased. It needs to gather momentum and people need to do whatever they can every day.” For more information, visit XavierRudd.com. Meredith Montgomery publishes Natural Awakenings in Mobile/Baldwin, Alabama (HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com).

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n the planning of the annual Hangout Music Festival, taking place from May 15 to 17 in Gulf Shores, organizers are committed to making sustainable choices whenever possible in hopes of positively influencing the health of the planet and the local economy. The festival partners with Alabama Department of Environmental Management to help inform festival-goers about what items can be recycled, where to recycle them and how to increase personal recycling yields at home. All collected recyclables are sorted on-site and transported to nearby recycling facilities, and event organizers are working with Auburn University Industrial Design Department to explore ways to increase recycling efforts in the future. The audience is encouraged to bring their own reusable water bottles, which can be filled for free at water stations throughout the venue. Beach cruisers are loaned out to Hangout staffers instead of cars because they’re more fun and more practical. At the conclusion of the festival, the bicycles are donated to a local charity. Attendees are also encouraged to leave their cars parked during the weekend. Bike racks are available near the main entrance, and for those staying more than a bike ride away, a Hangout shuttle pass is the best option. Organizers encourage shuttle use by offering prizes (such as VIP upgrades), surprise artist visits and live performances on the commutes. Local vendors receive priority and premium placement at the event. The festival works to increase the amount of locally sourced food on site each year and partners with Alabama Gulf Seafood for local seafood. The lineup features several ecoconscious artists, including environmental activist Xavier Rudd, Rastafarian Damian Marley and the Zac Brown Band (known for their locally sourced farm-to-table pre-show dinners). The festival also has a local artist in residence, Bruce Larsen, known for his large sculptures made with recycled materials. For this year’s festival, he has made a huge mechanical “shaka” hand. For more information, visit HangoutMusicFest.com.

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RETHINKING BREAST HEALTH Natural ways to keep breasts smooth, pain-free and firm, while reducing the risk of cancer. by Lisa Marshall

e’ve been conditioned to narrowly define breast health in terms of pink ribbon campaigns, cancer awareness marches and cold, steel mammography machines. Nearly 30 years after anticancer drug maker Imperial Chemical Industries (now AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals) established the first National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October 1985, many women have come to equate healthy breasts with cancer-free breasts, and assume the most important thing they can do is undergo regular screening. But amid this chorus, some women’s health advocates are striving to get a different message across: There are a host of steps women can take to not only fend off disease in the future, but keep their breasts in optimal condition today. “We need to change the conversation about our breasts from how to avoid breast cancer and detect it early to how to have healthy breasts and enjoy them,” says Dr. Christiane Northrup, an obstetrician and gynecologist from Yarmouth, Maine, and author of the new book Goddesses Never Age: The Secret Prescription for Radiance, Vitality, and Well-Being.

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In adolescence, breast changes are the first to signal the arrival of womanhood. When she’s aroused, a woman’s nipples harden and change color. When a woman gives birth, her breasts fill with life-giving milk. “In all these ways, your breasts are deeply connected to your femininity, compassion and sensuality,” says Hawaiian Naturopathic Doctor 28

Laurie Steelsmith, co-author of Natural Choices for Women’s Health. Because breasts are extremely sensitive to hormonal fluctuations throughout the body, they can also serve as a barometer of overall health. “If you’re having chronic breast symptoms, it can be your body’s wisdom saying, ‘Help. Something’s wrong.’ Women need to listen.” While some premenstrual swelling and tenderness is normal, exaggerated or persistent pain is often a sign of systemic estrogen dominance in relation to progesterone. It’s common in the years leading up to menopause, but can also hint at impaired thyroid function, because low levels of thyroid hormones have been shown to boost estrogen in breast tissue, advises Steelsmith. Large, fluid-filled cysts or fibrous lumps, while non-cancerous, can also be a reflection of overexposure to harmful chemicals and toxin buildup, combined with poor lymph flow, notes Dr. Elizabeth Vaughan, an integrative physician in Greensboro, North Carolina. “If a woman has lumpy, bumpy breasts, they probably contain too many toxins, and those toxins are primarily estrogenic.” Addressing such symptoms is important not only to relieve discomfort, but

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also because excess estrogen can fuel future cancer risk, says Vaughan. Any new, suspicious lump should be evaluated by a professional. Also, severe breast tenderness combined with nipple discharge could be a sign of infection or a problem with the pituitary gland, so it should also be checked. But typically, subtle natural healthcare steps can go a long way toward restoring breast wellness. For nipple tenderness, Steelsmith recommends chaste-tree berry (175 milligrams [mg] of powdered extract or 40 drops daily). The herbal supplement mimics naturally occurring progesterone in the body, helping to counter estrogen dominance. Vitamin E (400 to 800 international units [IU] per day) and evening primrose oil (1,500 mg twice a day) have also been shown to alleviate breast tenderness. For fibrous or cyst-filled breasts, Vaughan advises supplementing with iodine (up to 12.5 mg per day via kelp, seaweed or oral tablets) or applying an iodine solution to the breasts at night. A key constituent of thyroid hormones, iodine helps the liver convert unfriendly forms of estrogen into friendlier forms and flush toxins out of lymph nodes in the breast. Also, steer clear of chocolate and coffee, because caffeine is

believed to interact with enzymes in the breast, exaggerating pain and lumpiness. Also consider ditching the bra, says Vaughan. Brassieres can constrict lymph nodes and hinder blood circulation in breasts, locking toxins in and aggravating fibrocystic symptoms. The link between bras and breast cancer risk remains hotly debated, with one 2014 U.S. National Cancer Institute study of 1,400 women concluding unequivocally that, “There’s no evidence that wearing a bra increases a woman’s risk of breast cancer,” while smaller studies from the United States, China, Venezuela, Scotland and Africa suggest a link. Vaughan, the founder of BraFree.org, says the science is compelling enough that she has chosen to keep her own bra use to a minimum and advises her patients to do the same. “Obviously, there are certain sports where you should wear a sports bra and there are certain dresses that only look right with a bra,” says Vaughan. At a minimum, avoid wearing a bra to bed and steer clear of underwires and overly tight bras that leave red marks. “This is not about guilt-tripping women into never wearing a bra. It’s about wearing a bra less.”

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That’s a problem, says Northrup, because, “Healthy breasts are breasts that are loved. We have to stop beating them up.” According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the number of women getting breast implants for cosmetic reasons ballooned from 212,500 in 2000 to 286,254 in 2014. Physicians—including Northrup— claim that modern implants don’t, in the majority of cases, promote disease like older silicone implants did. Yet even plastic surgeons warn that having implants should be fully thought out, and at some point they’ll probably have to come out. “They are manmade devices, and are not intended to be lifelong. At some point, you will probably have to have further surgery,” says Dr. Anureet Bajaj, an Oklahoma City plastic surgeon. Bajaj notes that implants can rupture, forming scar tissue and lending irregular shape to the breast. Often, as a woman ages and her body changes, the larger breasts she chose in her 20s no longer look right and may cause back and shoulder pain. In some cases, implants can also lead to loss of nipple sensitivity. For these and other reasons, 23,774 women—including actress Melissa Gilbert and model Victoria Beckham—had their implants removed in 2014, often following up with a breast lift (using their own tissue) to restore their shape.

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Vaughan sees breast implant removal as a wise and courageous choice to restore optimal breast health. Better yet, don’t get implants in the first place. “There are a lot of other things you can do to improve the appearance of your breasts,” she advises. Vaughan recommends breastperking exercises like dumbbell bench presses and flys that tone the pectoral muscles beneath the breasts, making them more resilient and look larger. To prevent or reverse sagging, she again urges women to go bra-free. “We have ligaments in the upper outer quadrant of our breasts called Cooper’s ligaments, and they’re responsible for holding our breasts up. Just like your muscles atrophy when you put your arm in a sling, your Cooper’s ligaments atrophy if you wear a bra all the time.” In one unpublished, yet highly publicized 2013 study, French Exercise Physiologist Jean-Denis Rouillon measured the busts of 330 women ages 18 to 35 over a period of 15 years and found those that regularly wore a bra had droopier breasts with lower nipples than those that didn’t. In another, smaller, Japanese study, researchers found that when women stopped wearing a bra for three months, their breasts perked up. Those worried about stretch marks also have options. They can be a sign of inadequate copper, which promotes collagen integrity and helps skin stretch without injury, says Steelsmith. If rapid weight gain is occurring due to adolescence, pregnancy or for other reasons, try taking copper supplements or applying a topical copper spray on the breasts. Remember to massage your breasts daily, not only as a “search and destroy mission” for early detection of cancerous lumps, says Northrup, but as a way to get waste products flowing out and loving energy flowing in. “It concerns me that women feel pressured to think of their breasts as two potentially pre-malignant lesions sitting on their chests,” Northrup says. “These are organs of nourishment and pleasure for both ourselves and others. We need to remember that, too.” Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer in Boulder, CO. Connect at LisaAnnMarshall.com. 30

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ccording to the American Cancer Society, one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer, and nearly 40,000 will die annually of the disease. But at least 38 percent of those diagnoses could be prevented via diet and lifestyle changes, affirms the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR). “For decades, the dominant public message about breast cancer has been about early detection,” says Medical Doctor Robert Pendergrast, an associate professor at the Medical College of Georgia, in Augusta, and author of Breast Cancer: Reduce Your Risk with Foods You Love. “Screening is important, but not nearly enough attention is being paid to prevention.” Here’s what we can do to keep cancer at bay or from recurring. Eat more veggies: Cruciferous vegetables, like broccoli, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts, are loaded with indole-3-carbinol, or I3C, a potent anticancer compound that helps break down excess estrogen and convert it into a more friendly, or benign form, says Steelsmith. One study in Alternative Medicine Review found that women that ate high amounts of cruciferous vegetables were 30 percent less likely to develop breast cancer over 30 years. I3C can also be taken as a supplement (300 milligrams [mg] per day). Eat more fiber, especially flax: Fiber, via whole grains, fruits and vegetables, helps flush out toxins including unfriendly estrogen. Flax contains cancer-fighting compounds called lignans, which block the effects of excess or unfriendly estrogen on cells. Drink less alcohol: Alcohol boosts estrogen levels in women and is broken down in the liver to acetaldehyde, a known toxin that causes cancer in laboratory animals, notes Naturopath

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Laurie Steelsmith. According to the AICR, a woman that has five drinks per week boosts her risk by 5 percent. Two or more drinks per day boosts such risk by more than 40 percent. Skip the barbecue: Charring meat produces carcinogenic compounds called heterocyclic amines. A study of 42,000 women, published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, found that those that routinely ate welldone hamburger, beef or bacon had four times the risk of those that opted for medium or medium-rare. Keep weight in check: Excessive estrogen, which lives in fat cells, fuels cancer risk. According to the AICR, a woman with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 (obese) has a 13 percent higher risk of cancer than a woman with a BMI of 25 (slightly overweight). Spice up life: Curcumin from the turmeric plant has been shown in many studies to have potent immune-boosting and anticancer properties, reactivating sleeping tumor-suppressor genes that can kill cancer cells. De-stress: Growing evidence that includes studies from Ohio State University suggest that stress can boost the risk of breast cancer and recurrence, plus heighten its aggressiveness by altering hormones and impairing immunity. One study from Finland’s University of Helsinki followed 10,808 Finnish women for 15 years and found as much as double the rate of breast cancer among those that had experienced a divorce or death of a spouse or family member. Drink green tea: It’s loaded with epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), a potent antioxidant believed to suppress new blood vessel growth in tumors and keep cancerous cells from invading healthy tissue.

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EATING SKINNY Why Vegans and Vegetarians are Naturally Trim by Judith Fertig

e read the labels touting low sugar, carbs, fats and calories. We try this and that diet, hoping the pounds will melt away. Yet more than a third of U.S. adults, nearly 80 million of us, remain overweight or obese, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in Atlanta. The problem might be that we’re getting the wrong advice. While most weight-loss plans focus on reducing calories, recent research shows that vegan and vegetarian dietary patterns can result in more weight loss than those that include meat, without even emphasizing caloric restriction. Scientists at the University of South Carolina, in Columbia, point to their study, How Plant-Based Do We Need to Be to Achieve Weight Loss? Study participants were divided into five groups, according to eating style, from vegan to flexitarian to carnivore, and monitored for an eight-week period. At the end of the evaluation, those that followed an entirely plantbased diet achieved the greatest weight loss. Study leader Gabrielle Turner-McGrievy, Ph.D., notes, “Many researchers agree that vegan eating styles are tied to lower BMI [body mass index], lower prevalence of Type 2 diabetes and less weight gain with age.” Can it really be that simple… eat more plants and lose weight? “Yes,” says clean food coach Jeannette Bessinger, of Newport, Rhode Island. “Most people could benefit from eating more vegetables.” Co-author of Natural Solutions 32

Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants. ~Michael Pollan for Digestive Health with Naturopath Jillian Sarno Teta, Bessinger advises her clients to start by eating more green, leafy vegetables. Vegetables contribute to weight control in several ways, says Bessinger. They fill us up and help calm cravings. Plus, when plants become the bulk of what we eat, we naturally consume fewer high-fat, high-calorie foods. For an easy appetite-control strategy, Bessinger suggests having a cup of vegetable soup about 10 minutes before a meal. “It shuts off your appetite valve and you’ll eat noticeably less,” she says, while still feeling full. She also recommends slowing down and being mindful when we eat. Vegetables help us do that. “It takes two-and-a-half minutes to eat a piece of cheesecake, but much more time to eat a big salad,” she says. For New York City-based Victoria Moran, author of Main Street Vegan and The Good Karma Diet, losing weight and maintaining a healthy lifestyle became easier once she adopted a vegan diet. “I’ve been through life and loss and ages 40 and 50, and my weight

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stays steady, some 60 pounds less than it once was,” she says. “Every year when I put away my winter clothes and get out my summer clothes, they fit.” Her eating strategy is easy, too. “Make your plate look like a Christmas tree,” says Moran, “mostly green with splashes of other bright colors from vegetables and fruits.” She eats green veggies in several ways. She makes her own green juices—one favorite combines celery, kale, apple and lemon juice. She also adds tender greens like romaine or spinach to smoothies that might also contain fruit and citrus juice. She steams greens with plenty of garlic and makes big salads. “I bought my salad bowl at a restaurant supply house,” Moran exclaims. Salads get an oomph factor with a selection of avocado, pumpkin or hemp seeds, mushrooms, chickpeas or red beans, artichoke hearts, chunks of steamed yam and sautéed tofu or tempeh. Moran cites benefits of more energy to do more physical activity and “feeling really good” as additional outcomes of her dietary shift. Sophie Uliano, a Los Angelesbased natural beauty expert and author of the new Gorgeous for Good, agrees, believing that eating a vegan diet 80 percent of the time can pay dividends in weight loss, well-being, energy and beauty. “Most of the time, eat clean and healthy,” she recommends. “It’s not a diet. It’s a ‘live-it’, a way of life.” Uliano recently asked two colleagues on the Hallmark Channel’s Home & Family show to try eating vegan, while also eliminating gluten, alcohol, caffeine and refined grains. The pair lost weight, gained energy and improved their skin tone. “Transformation comes in a series of small, consistent decisions over time,” concludes Bessinger, eating salad instead of cheeseburgers and vegetables instead of fries. For natural weight management, “Make strategic, long-term changes in stages that you can actually sustain over time.” Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFood AndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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rom That ‘70s Show to Orange is the New Black, actress Laura Prepon has long been considered by TV audiences to be a welcome image of health. Yet Prepon’s recent discovery that she’d been falling short in nourishing her body as effectively as possible has set in motion a complete redirection of lifestyle, from her diet to fitness routine. Now working on a book about clean living and eating due out next year, Prepon has rededicated herself to educating us just as much as she’s entertained us through the years.

How do you manage to consistently eat local organic food instead of fast food?

My mother was a gourmet chef and an advocate of organic food, so we always had amazing meals growing up. Eating organic produce that’s in season locally seems to help me assimilate nutrition more readily. Whenever I can, I also try to tap into biodynamic agriculture, which takes an even broader holistic approach to food production and nutrition. I view GMOs [genetically modified foods] as toxic to the system. As a self-taught chef, I like to cook at least 80 percent of my food at home 34

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and bring meals to work so I don’t stress about food during the day. It feels good to get people together in the kitchen and I’ve taught friends how to cook healthy foods in simple ways, so they now bring their own meals with them to work. It’s all about preparation, so that you’re not just grabbing something on the run. Knowing what’s going into the food we’re eating is important. photo by Michael Simon

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Why do you include a lot of soup in your diet? With all of the GMO food sprayed with chemicals in the typical American diet and the other environmental toxins everyone has to deal with, our gut flora, intestines and bodies in general are becoming compromised. Ten years ago, few had even heard of gluten allergies unless you had celiac disease, which was rare even then. Now, everywhere you go, there’s a gluten-free option. I love eating soup because the healthful ingredients I use are broken down completely, so the body can immediately assimilate needed micronutrients, which help heal us from the inside out. I’m talking about homemade broth from grass-fed beef bones,

so you get the marrow; I’m partial to knuckle bones. I always have soup broth in my refrigerator.

What’s key to your ability to naturally stay healthy and fit in the midst of an intense schedule of work and travel? I love modalities like acupuncture, massage … all of that. I fully believe in keeping energy flowing to benefit the functioning of all our organs. As school kids, we learn about the circulatory system and central nervous system, but who knows much about the lymphatic system? It’s extremely important, and people are starting to get the idea. Activities like yoga, swimming and bouncing on the trampoline can help.

Do you see society’s penchant for medicating as a way to avoid listening to and addressing our body’s real needs? I do. That’s why I study Eastern medicine, because I feel that Western medicine treats problems and Eastern medicine prevents problems from happening. I grew up in a family of doctors and “full-on” Western medicine and respect the medical community. Unfortunately, these days, most people are continually medicated and they’re not getting better. As a society, we tend to just take a drug to handle a symptom instead of addressing the actual cause of the problem.

As a celebrity, do you see yourself as a conduit to facilitate a shift away from unnatural lifestyles? Yes. The reason I decided to write a book was because I’ve been struggling with a bunch of different ailments in secret for a long time. When I began working with my integrated health coach, Elizabeth Troy, I started to heal for the first time in all the years of reading books on health, diet and fitness, seeing doctors, taking loads of pills and spending crazy amounts of money on all of these activities. I want to help people struggling to regain their health to get answers. Gerry Strauss is a freelance writer in Hamilton, NJ. Connect at GerryStrauss@aol.com.

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Natural Steps to Nurture Immunity by Shawn Messonnier

ith pets, as with kids, vaccine safety and necessity are likely concerns. While holistic veterinarians tend to minimize the use of vaccines, their strongest stance is against unnecessary vaccinations. The point is to immunize only when it’s needed by individual patients while maximizing natural immunity. In the late 1970s, amid the discovery of the canine parvo virus, vets saw many puppies under 4 months of age suffer from this mysterious disease and die or be euthanized. Once a vaccine was made, we rarely saw pets dying from the parvo virus or parvoviral infection. So, in certain cases, vaccines can be life-saving. However, unnecessary and multiple simultaneous vaccines can also be life-taking, which doctors rarely mention. The truth is that only minimal vaccines are needed for dogs

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and cats over the course of a pet’s life. No pet needs all of the vaccines that are currently manufactured, and none needs vaccines every six to 12 months. Pets do need veterinary checkups once or twice a year to screen for diseases affecting the liver, heart, kidneys, lungs and gastrointestinal and urinary systems, as well as cancer. Blood and urine testing, including blood testing for undiagnosed cancer, is vital, easy and inexpensive (every six months for pets 5 years and older and annually for those that are younger). A good protocol is akin to that developed by Dr. Jean Dodds, founder of Hemopet, of Garden Grove, California, a holistic veterinarian and an expert in animal vaccination and immunology. Her system involves administering limited vaccines to puppies and kittens based on their individual needs, and not more often than every three weeks for those younger than 8 weeks. Following this course, by 4 months of age the pet has been injected with four to six vaccines, compared to double to triple the amount supported by vaccine manufacturers and administered by breeders and most conventional doctors.

Such a judicious, limited vaccine protocol offers protection against the diseases that are the most lethal to the puppy or kitten while doing no harm to its natural immune system. As needed, individual pets may also receive a natural detoxification protocol to minimize vaccine reactions. Antioxidant supplements can boost the immune response, as well. Adult pet patients can also be given blood titer testing instead of vaccines. This measures the animal’s individual antibody responses to prior immunizations or common disease exposure and assures us the pet has adequate immunity against a specific disease. All of this assures the pet owner that the pet is protected against infectious diseases without the risks of annual multiple vaccinations. In most cases a protective titer is maintained for many years, which preempts disease and further reduces the number of vaccines the animal receives over its lifetime. Titer testing costs less than $100 for three common infectious diseases, is safer than routine immunization, protects the immune system, prevents vaccine reactions and assures owners, vets, boarding facilities, groomers and day care facilities that it’s safe to introduce the pet into such environments. This approach of minimal vaccinations is a prime reason holistic veterinarian patients tend to be healthier and live longer than the average pet, with even larger dogs regularly living in good health up to 15 to 20 years of age. Holistic veterinarians perform limited vaccines supplemented by titer testing to ensure levels of care that meet accepted standards. They base their approach on supportive science from institutions including the American Animal Hospital Association and American Association of Feline Practitioners to provide safe, proven, ongoing immunity for patients. Shawn Messonnier, a doctor of veterinary medicine practicing in Plano, TX, is the award-winning author of The Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats and Unexpected Miracles: Hope and Holistic Healing for Pets. For more information, visit PetCareNaturally.com.

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MOVING BEYOND SURVIVAL Our True Identity Surpasses Any Disease by Eric Nelson

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et down off your cross.” Harsh words, especially coming from a longtime hospital chaplain when the woman she was addressing had just learned she was cancer-free. Regardless, “Within two minutes, she started retelling the story of her diagnosis, surgery and chemo,” recounted Debra Jarvis, affectionately known as “The Irreverent Reverend”, during a TEDMED talk in Washington, D.C. “She was using words like suffering, agony, struggle... and ended with, ‘I felt crucified.’” It was then that Jarvis asked this woman to do what would likely require more of her than anything she’d done before. Over the years, Jarvis has observed the tendency for us to identify ourselves by our wounds as “survivors” of something that does not and should not define us. “What if people decided to claim their trauma as an experience, instead of taking it on as an identity?” she queries. “Maybe it would be the start of defining ourselves by who we have become and who we are becoming.” As Jarvis well knows, there are, in her words, “powerful forces” pushing us to do just the opposite. In 2005, she found herself in the same position as her friend, having recovered from cancer and trying to sort out what it all meant. “We don’t all have to start a foundation or write a book,” to

claim meaning for ourselves, she says. “Maybe we make one small decision that can bring about a big change.” For some, this has meant exchanging a disease-prone view of themselves for a more inspired outlook. Too often, though, mustering the humility to adopt such a perspective can seem just as difficult as climbing down from whatever tortuous experience we’re clinging to. Yet, it’s essential. As those familiar with the Bible know, a central event of Jesus’ life, his crucifixion, was followed by his even more compelling resurrection, a term that thought leader Mary Baker Eddy describes as “spiritualization of thought; a new and higher idea of immortality, or spiritual existence; material belief yielding to spiritual understanding.” The good news is that such transformation is not exclusive, but available to anyone. Whether it’s at the urging of a chaplain or another counselor or our own divine inspiration that’s encouraging us to move on, we owe it to ourselves to begin discovering who and what we really are. Eric Nelson is a Christian Science healing practitioner from Petaluma, CA, who writes on the link between spiritual consciousness and health. Find more articles at norcalcs.org. natural awakenings May 2015

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Giving Birth Naturally Conscious Choices Lead to Less Intervention by Meredith Montgomery

abor and delivery alternative. By 1938, Most births is a natural process half of domestic births should be viewed took place in hospitals, that can be enjoyed. “It’s not something as a natural life and by 1960 it rose to to be afraid of,” says 97 percent. Currently, process instead midwives attend less Mel Campbell, author of The Yoga of Pregnancy. than 8 percent of births of a potential “It’s a wonderful and here, and fewer than 1 beautiful experience. We medical emergency. percent occur outside a need to remember that hospital. ~Abby Epstein, The the body is designed for Natural labor and Business of Being Born delivery in a hospital is giving birth.” possible, but, “It’s hard Natural childbirth to have an unmedicated birth in many uses few or no artificial medical interventions such as drugs, continuous fetal hospitals if you don’t know your rights, understand your physiology and have monitoring, forceps delivery or episia doula by your side helping you avoid otomies (cuts to enlarge the vaginal unnecessary interventions,” says Ina opening). According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 32.7 May Gaskin, a pioneering midwife and percent of deliveries were by Cesarean author of Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth. section in 2013—most performed in Key factors to discuss include fetal situations where a vaginal birth would monitoring, intravenous tubes and the have posed a relatively low risk to the option to eat or drink during labor. health of mother and child. Entirely natural childbirth is now rare here Benefits of Home Births compared with other countries, but Women choose home births and that wasn’t always the case. homey birthing centers because they In 1900, 95 percent of all U.S. labor there more comfortably, feel more births took place in the home; when in control of the process and can more more moved to hospitals here in the easily avoid interventions. Many moms early 20th century, midwives still seek out a midwife’s services because typically handled the delivery in other they don’t want to repeat the convencountries, sometimes without a doctor tional hospital experience that accompresent. In America, obstetrics became panied their first baby’s arrival. a profession and a doctor-attended birth When actress Ricki Lake gave in a hospital was promoted as a safer birth to her second child in her home 38

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There is a great deal of fear and ignorance about allowing labor and birth to proceed without disturbance. Rates of routine intervention are so high, most nurses and physicians rarely see a fully natural birth. ~Ina May Gaskin bathtub with the assistance of a midwife, she felt empowered by doing it on her own terms. “Giving birth wasn’t an illness, something that needed to be numbed. It was something to be experienced,” she says. When women let their bodies naturally lead, labor can last as little as 20 minutes or as long as two weeks, and the spectrum of pain intensity is equally broad. A healthy prenatal lifestyle that prepares a mom-to-be for a natural physical, emotional and spiritual experience of childbirth is highly beneficial.

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“Pregnancy’s not the time to overexert yourself; let go of the temptation to overachieve and instead practice breathing and mindfulness,” advises Campbell. “If you’re experiencing morning sickness, try to embrace it and how it serves you. By doing so, you’ll be more in tune with your body. These lessons are gifts you can take with you into labor.” She reminds women that the baby is always getting nourishment from all that mom eats and breathes in, and also feeds off of her feelings and emotions. “The more we can feel at peace with ourselves and incorporate the baby into our being, the more we feel a connection and union,” she says. “It’s vital that you let your body’s innate wisdom be your guide and respect any cues it may give.” Campbell guides expectant mothers through a yoga practice that embraces the changes occurring each trimester. For example, a more physical practice in the second trimester utilizes the surge of energy to build stamina

By 2006 Cesarean delivery was the number one surgical procedure in American hospitals. ~U.S. Centers for Disease Control and strength, while opening the heart, hips and pelvis. Complementary relaxation techniques for labor include breathing practices, visualization, meditation and massage. When a mother isn’t connected to monitors and tubes, she’s free to experiment with positions and props such as balls, bars and pillows, plus a warm shower or bath. If a hospital birth is planned, Gaskin notes that labor often slows once a woman leaves the comfort of home, and recommends laboring at home as long as possible. There is no way to predict the course of labor and delivery when women let nature take the lead. Campbell, a mother of three, says, “I tried to focus on the intention of what I wanted for my birthing experience, while also surrendering expectations, knowing that I would have whatever type of birth I was supposed to have.” She adds, “The breath is the most important thing—it keeps us in the moment, helps us to relax and supports us through labor.” While the home birth option is important to America’s new generation of trailblazing women, it’s also significant on a macro level. Gaskin explains, “It’s hard for staff to change routine practices in hospitals but home births make innovation possible.” Home births demonstrated that women don’t require routine episiotomies and have shown how maternal mobility and position changes can help labor progress and free badly stuck babies (earlier methods often injured mother and child). Gaskin has found, “Wherever and however you decide to give birth, your experience will impact your emotions, mind, body and spirit for the rest of your life. No one should have a home birth who doesn’t want one, but it must be one of the choices.” Meredith Montgomery publishes Natural Awakenings of Mobile/Baldwin, AL (HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com).

A Mother’s Guide to Natural Childbirth by Meredith Montgomery

etermining the best birth setting for a mother necessitates sound planning. If an unmedicated birth is a goal, these insights may help in making decisions. Home birth takes place in the comfort of home, typically with the assistance of a midwife, and is suitable for a healthy woman with a low-risk pregnancy. She is able to wear her own clothing and eat as she pleases. Because monitoring of mother and baby is done intermittently, she is free to move around. Confirm the midwife’s training and experience; ask how many home births she’s attended and which obstetricians she consults. Discuss the signs and symptoms that might necessitate a move to the hospital and how quickly it can be done. While a midwife’s fee is often far less than the cost of a hospital birth, not all insurance companies cover home births. A birth center provides personalized, family-centered care in a homelike environment for healthy women. Practitioners follow principles of problem prevention, sensitivity, safety, appropriate medical intervention and cost-effectiveness. A midwife typically delivers the baby, but the collaborative practice team also includes obstetricians, pediatricians and other specialists.

Mothers experience personal freedoms similar to a home birth, and tubs for water births are usually available, plus other birthing props such as squatting bars, stools and balls. The center should be accredited by the Commission for Accreditation of Birth Centers. Inquire what the protocol for care will be if complications arise, learn what the center’s charges for care cover and confirm if the family’s insurance policy will pay for the services provided. A hospital generally has access to the latest medical technology, making it a preferred option for medium-to-highrisk pregnancies. With proper preparations, an unmedicated birth is possible in this traditional setting. Investigate their rates of Cesarean births and episiotomies and the determining parameters. To allow for an active labor, request intermittent fetal monitoring, avoid intravenous fluids and ask about the availability of birthing props. Become familiar with hospital policies, such as who can be in the delivery room and whether the baby will stay with mom after the birth. If a nurse midwife is not on staff, consider hiring a doula to assist in preparing for and carrying out the family’s birth plan. natural awakenings May 2015

Attend a La Leche League meeting to meet other moms that breastfeed their babies, learn about this vital process and see that the body has the ability to adequately provide complete nourishment for baby’s first year.

Natural Birth is Best with Proper Preparation by Vicki Taylor-Breheim

omen go through many processes in life, and giving birth is one that a woman’s bodies is specifically designed to accomplish. It knows exactly how to prepare for conception and pregnancy, and when it is time, the labor and birth process. Many factors can influence when we go into labor, but the bottom line is that our hormones initiate the process. Here are some suggestions to make the most of this natural process. Eat well before and during pregnancy, keeping in mind the nutritional needs of the growing baby. The Brewer Diet (BlueRibbonBaby.com) recommends daily consumption of 2,200 calories, 85 grams of protein and less than 30 percent of calorie intake from fat. Whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables and lean meats or complementary proteins (for vegans) are important to fulfill

the needs of a growing baby, as well as prepare the mother’s body for the physical demands of labor. A plate containing a variety of textures and colors with serving sizes the size of a palm should do well. Avoid caffeine, obvious sugars and highly processed foods, and drink at least 32 ounces of water each day. Keep physically active throughout the pregnancy. Walking and swimming are excellent for preparing the body for the endurance required for labor and birth. Prenatal yoga is wonderful for gentle stretching, practicing breathing and becoming aware of how the body moves. Sing and dance mother and baby will both benefit from the relaxation. Attend a childbirth preparation class to learn about the physical process of birth and acquire physical and mental tools for relaxation.

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Assemble a birth team to fully support the birth plan, regardless of the location or details. This team might include a primary caregiver (midwife or obstetrician), partner and possibly a doula (midwife assistant). Accept the element of surrender as a vital part of the birth process. Women that are prepared for the work involved, but also willing to go with the flow, generally do best in labor. Consider using warm water for an aid to relaxation. A shower, warm bath or birth tub can help to stay calm and focused. This kind of relaxation has been proven to move the labor along with excellent outcomes for the baby. Have smells and sounds around that promote relaxation. Birth is a journey inward, and the ability to relax is the key. Do as much advance meal preparation as possible. Make freezer meals or arrange for friends and relatives to bring meals daily in order to concentrate on the new baby’s needs and mother’s own healing. By allowing a “queen for a week” gift, will be off to a great start. As in any process, the end may not be what we envision. Labor is known to be full of twists and turns. Remaining flexible and confident in our goal of a healthy baby is important. If we are surrounded by a birth team that we trust in an environment that allows us to eat and drink at will, use the bathroom and move around, we will feel empowered by all of our choices. Vicki Taylor-Breheim is a Florida licensed midwife and certified professional midwife who has been attending births since 1974. Her home birth business, Mama’s Cradle, is based in Pensacola, and she serves Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. For more information, visit MamasCradle.org.

Encouraging Couples’ Fertility Acupuncture Improves the Reproduction Process

by Anaya Palay

he female body is a bit like a beautiful pear tree. When it's growing and healthy it's capable of producing lots of fruit. But if there's not enough rain, or nutrients in the soil, it might not even be able to flower. Just like some women can't get or stay pregnant. Even young women can be infertile. One out of 20 women under age 24 can have issues, and by the time a woman reaches 40 years old, the number skyrockets to one in four. There are actually two types of infertility. Women who have miscarried multiple times are also suffering from a type of infertility. About 1 percent of women experience this second type. In Western. medicine a couple is considered infertile if pregnancy hasn't occurred within a year of unprotected sex. This means that couples, even if they intuitively know something is amiss, end up waiting a full year before their concerns are taken seriously and treated. Unlike Western medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) does not have a sharp cut-off for fertility versus infertility. It teaches that a person’s intuition about his or her own body is valid. Concerns about fertility should be

addressed at any time. Perhaps because ancient Chinese doctors were tasked with making sure the Emperor had an heir, gynecology and obstetrics has been a field of study in TCM for thousands of years. Chinese medicine has very definite ideas about what indicates reproductive health. If a woman has very difficult periods, highly irregular cycles or scanty blood flow, she may indeed have more trouble getting pregnant. Fortunately, both acupuncture and herbal formulas can regulate those issues, and there is certainly no reason to wait. A TCM practitioner uses both acupuncture and herbs to regulate a woman’s or man’s qi, jing, yin and yang. Think of qi as life force energy, jing as genetics, yin as the feminine aspect of a person and yang as the male aspect. Both men and women have qi, jing, yin and yang. When these substances are out of balance, deficient or not circulating correctly, infertility can result. TCM is all about balance, and so is the reproductive system. The yin phase of a women's cycle is the follicular phase. The yang portion is the luteal phase. The right number of days

between the cycle lets us know that both the luteal and follicular, (i.e., the yin and yang phases of the cycle are in sync). Ovulation is dependent on qi, yin and jing, and the right amount of mid-cycle discharge and temperature spike lets us know ovulation is occurring. Blood flow is dependent on qi and yang, and the right amount of blood flow tells us the endometrial lining is sufficient to support an embryo. These direct correspondences make Chinese medicine an excellent therapy for correcting menstrual and fertility issues. Habitual miscarriage is most commonly due to issues with qi and jing. If a woman has this issue, as soon as she knows she is pregnant she should visit an acupuncturist for treatment. TCM is also an important add-on for couples already involved in ART (assisted reproductive technologies) like IVF (in-vitro fertilization) or AI (artificial insemination), etc. Multiple studies have demonstrated that using acupuncture in conjunction with ART can improve outcomes by as much as 40 percent. Considering how expensive and how emotionally draining ART—particularly IVF—can be, adding acupuncture to the treatment plan may help ensure that a couple only has to go through the process once. Male issues can play a part, too. Approximately 30 percent of fertility issues are actually due to the male partner. Sperm abnormalities can happen to anyone. Fortunately, acupuncture, herbs and diet changes can help, usually within two months. For both men and women, acupuncture is relaxing and reduces stress and anxiety, which are well known to impair fertility. Even before a woman is ready to start a family, it’s important to make sure the reproductive functions are working smoothly so there’s no time wasted when the right time comes. Anaya Palay, a doctor of acupuncture and Oriental medicine, also provides prenatal and postnatal care. She practices at Calhoun Chiropractic, at Hwy. 79 and Back Beach Rd. For more information, call 850-230-1288 or email chiropractorpcb@bellsouth.net. natural awakenings May 2015

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Keep it fun, so that your kids will try new things like vegetables. Remember, it takes 12 times before a baby actually prefers a new food, so don’t give up! ~Veronika Van de Geer Buckley, Maine mother

KIDS ¤ VEGGIES How to Instill Healthy Lifelong Habits by Clancy Cash Harrison

Starting at conception, the early years of a child’s life are a perfect window of opportunity to establish a foundation of healthy eating.

ant a child to love veggies? Here are simple tips parents can practice in the first three years to establish lifelong good eating habits. Start early. We all know that eating healthy during pregnancy will help a baby grow, but many may not realize that an infant can taste flavors in utero and through breast milk. Eating a variety of fresh produce during pregnancy and breastfeeding helps shape a healthy diet later in life. Treat weaning as a time for the infant to explore the texture, taste and aroma of an array of foods. After six months of exclusive breastfeeding, food can be introduced, although breast milk is still the primary source of nutrients. Small, repeated exposures to many foods during this stage will help minimize refusals to try or accept foods in

the toddler years. Children’s foods should be exploding with nutrients. Offering a variety of organic produce ensures optimal nutrition and decreases chemical exposure. Research reported by the Harvard Medical School and the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, among others, shows that richly colored foods help build dense bones, powerful brains and tough immunity. Good candidates include butternut squash, sweet potatoes, leafy greens, carrots, broccoli, berries and citrus. Also go for those naturally high in iron, such as peas, leafy greens, apricots, raisins and legumes. Avoid anything high in sugar and other sweeteners, hydrogenated oils, artificial colorings and other harmful additives. Another important yet often over-

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looked foundation of healthy eating is encouraging a child to self-regulate his or her calorie intake. Self-regulation starts on the first day of breastfeeding and is carried through adulthood. Respecting a child’s decision to end a meal allows them to control their own food intake. Common signals infants use to end a meal include turning their head away, arching back, throwing food on the floor and showing an interest in other activities. To encourage self-regulation, always serve meals and healthy snacks on a schedule and allow the child to feed himself when possible. As early as 7 months of age, most healthy infants are developmentally ready to do this, which should optimize nutrient consumption, increase participation in family meals and contribute to a less stressful mealtime. Appropriate foods for self-feeding should easily melt in an infant’s mouth and be a safe size, such as soft fruits and cooked vegetables. To prevent choking, avoid round, hard and sticky foods such as whole grapes, peanuts, popcorn and nut or seed butters. Don’t be afraid to add mild herbs and spices to a child’s food. An easy way to teach healthy flavor preferences, develop taste buds and reduce pickiness when they’re older is to expose children to many foods, textures and aromas. A dash of cumin in smashed avocado or freshly chopped mint mixed with diced strawberries introduces new perspective on a favorite food. Food refusal is inevitable, normal behavior. Children will love a food one day and hate it the next. Rethinking the definition of variety empowers parents to reintroduce a not-so-favorite food many times. If children don’t like the way an item feels or looks, they may not taste it. The refusal

of a carrot doesn’t necessarily doom carrots. They can be coined, minced, mashed, puréed and diced to change the texture, plus they can be served cold, at room temperature or tepid. A child’s early adventurous eating increases the willingness to experiment with a wider range of less familiar foods as a young adult in a multicultural foodscape. Kids are not born reciting an alphabet; it takes time and practice to read and learn a new language. Similarly, it requires time and patient practice to establish a healthy foundation for eating. Have faith in the family’s ability to make eating together enjoyable for everyone. Clancy Cash Harrison is a mother of two, pediatric feeding therapist, registered dietitian and author of Feeding Baby: Simple Approaches to Raising a Healthy Baby and Creating a Lifetime of Nutritious Eating. Connect at FieldsOfFlavor.com.

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hese recipes are designed to build dense bones, powerful brains and tough immunity by strategically pairing foods to increase the absorption of vital nutrients. Even toddlers love to use the creamy recipes as dips for their favorite vegetable sticks. To encourage self-feeding with a thinner-texture recipe, place food on a spoon and let the infant lean into it or pull the spoon to their mouth.

n Holding off on fruits as a first food to prevent development of a sweet tooth is a myth. A sweet taste preference is engrained in an infant’s DNA (Annual Review of Nutrition; Clinical Nutrition and Metabolic Care). n Restricting foods high in sugar and fat increases a child’s preference for them. Then, when sweets are made available, the child feels compelled to overeat them (Appetite; The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition; Proceedings of the Nutrition Society).

/4 tsp organic coconut oil 1 Tbsp organic peas 1 pinch fresh chopped organic dill 1

In a cast iron skillet, heat coconut oil over medium heat. Add peas and cook for 5 minutes, constantly stirring. Toss with dill before serving.

Strawberry and Almond Purée

8 raw, soaked almonds 4 large organic strawberries, diced 1 tsp fresh chopped organic herbs (basil, cilantro or mint) Pulse almonds in a blender until finely chopped. Add strawberries and herb of choice. Mix until well blended.

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Dilled Peas

Sweet and Chunky Avocado

½ ripe organic avocado, mashed with a fork ½ ripe organic banana Pinch of organic cinnamon (optional) Mix ingredients well until smooth and creamy. Add breast milk to thin as needed. For more texture, dice the banana and gently mix into mashed avocado.

Banana and Coconut Ice Cream 4 frozen organic bananas (without peels) ½ cup unsweetened organic coconut milk 1 tsp organic vanilla extract

In a blender, mix all ingredients until smooth. Top with fresh organic berries.

n Most children will refuse a new food and by age 2, become afraid of anything new. Therefore, introduce a large variety of foods early in life (Appetite; International Journal of Obesity). n Pressuring a child to eat is a behavior associated with unhealthy eating habits. Not only does it set them up for long-term food aversions, it teaches them to distrust their internal feelings of hunger and fullness, often leading to a habit of overeating.

Basil and Banana

1 tsp finely chopped fresh organic basil ½ diced organic banana In a blender, mix all ingredients until smooth. Add breast milk to thin as needed.

Recipes and photos courtesy of Clancy Cash Harrison from Feeding Baby: Simple Approaches to Raising a Healthy Baby and Creating a Lifetime of Nutritious Eating. natural awakenings May 2015

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SATRUDAY, MAY 2 Shamanic Journeying – 2:15-4:15pm. Find your animal totem/power animal and your spirit guide. Much like dreaming, hypnosis and visualization, this uses abilities we all have to “see the invisible” using our wonderful imaginations, or our “mind’s eye.” An ancient indigenous practice used by Medicine Men and Shamans for millennia to discover what lies hidden in our unconscious minds and in the Spiritual realm. Please bring Yoga mat if desired for comfort. Ever,mans Community Room, 315 W Garden Street, Pensacola. Maia Rizzi, Clinical Hypnotherapist. 850-291-8041.

SUNDAY, MAY 3 Endocrine System Healing with Alice McCall – 3-4:30pm. The endocrine system regulates hormones that play vital roles in our wellbeing. Experience energy work to clear and open this part of you for physical, emotional, and spiritual benefits. $20 Via Teleconference. Res. Req., Alice@HealingPath. info. 850-585-5496. HealingPath.info.

MONDAY, MAY 4 How Do We Fix Our Broken World? – 6:307:30pm. Presented by a world teacher to inspire humanity and provide resources on how to build a beautiful new world. Free. Free. Main Pensacola Library, 239 N. Spring Street, Pensacola. 850-2936750. 2JoneIll@Gmail.com. Share-International.us.

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TUESDAY, MAY 12 Starting A Business – 9am-12pm. The FL Small Business Development Center at UWF is presenting

“Starting a Business.” Attendees will learn the essentials for getting started in business including: idea evaluation, legal business structures, regulations & licensing, taxation, finding capital and more. $35 for the public, free for students and faculty. Greater Pensacola Chamber, 117 W. Garden St, Pensacola. 850-474-2528. Sbdc.Uwf.edu, Sbdc@Uwf.edu. Guided Healing Meditation with Alice McCall – 6-7pm. Travel with the dolphins for an incredible healing experience that takes place while in a sacred meditation space. Receive personal healing and have an unbelievable journey. Via Teleconference. Res. Req., Alice@HealingPath.info. 850-585-5496. HealingPath.info.

FRIDAY, MAY 15 QuickBooks - Basic and Advanced – 9am-12pm. Attendees will learn how QuickBooks® financial software helps you take control of your business finances. Find out which QuickBooks® product is right for you before you buy. Training covers the basics of bookkeeping with the software. $50. Greater Pensacola Chamber, 117 W Garden Street, Pensacola. 850-474-2528. Sbdc@Uwf.edu, Sbdc.Uwf.edu.

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How Do We Fix Our Broken World? – 1:302:30pm. Presented by a world teacher to inspire humanity and provide resources on how to build a beautiful new world. Free. Southwest Branch Library 12248 Gulf Beach Highway, Pensacola. 850-293-6750. 2JoneIll@Gmail.com. Share-International.us Expanded Rays of Light with Alice McCall – 6-7:30pm. Connect with the powerful energy rays that are directly from the divine. Includes related chakra, DNA, and auric work. Reservations Required. Via teleconference. $20. Via Teleconference. Res. Req., Alice@HealingPath.info. 850-585-5496. HealingPath.info.

THURSDAY, MAY 28 Balancing Emotions – 7-8:30pm. This wellness class will focus on how emotions and feelings affect health and wellbeing. Use Young Living essential oils on hormonal and neurological pathways with intention. Develop your own personal regimen to release stubborn belief patterns that cause disease and dysfunction. $5. Unity of Pensacola Fellowship Hall, 716 North 9th Avenue, Pensacola. 850380-4943. LaurieAzzarella@Gmail.com. Laurie. MarketingScents.com.

Social Tofu Coffehouse Concert – 7-9pm. Fred Domulot, prolific songwriter and critically acclaimed musician is the core of Social Tofu, drawing talent from across the Gulf Coast to perform his eclectic-progressive-pop tunes. Joining him in this concert are Melissa Stewart, vocalist, and Greg Lucas on saxophone. Love Offering. Unity of Pensacola, Fellowship Hall, 716 N 9th Ave, Pensacola.

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Immune System Boost with Alice McCall – 3-4pm. Experience energetic work to maintain and propel the health of your immune system so you are healthy and energetic all summer long. Includes a focus on spleen and lymph areas for maximum effect. Via Teleconference. Res. Req., Alice@ HealingPath.info. 850-585-5496. HealingPath.info.

Summer Time Essentials with Old Thyme Remedies – 11am-12:30pm; 6-7:30pm. Join us this month and learn recipes that can keep your skin looking and feeling awesome. Discuss ingredients found in most over-the-counter skincare products and alterna-

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body. Connie has 16 years of yoga experience and became a yoga teacher in 2001. $15/$10. The Center for Pranic Healing and Wellness, 206 B Center Rd, Gulf Breeze. 850-380-0561. PranicHealingSouth@ Gmail.com. PranicHealingAndWellness.com.

daily Aerial Movement Classes – Hang from the ceiling with us. Gulf Breeze class is Thurs 10am. Downtown Pensacola classes are Wed 1pm and 6:30pm and Friday 9am. $24/drop in, $20/in class package. Pure Pilates, 221 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze. 850-932-3424. Info@purepilatespensacola.com. PurePilatesPensacola.com. Barre Classes – Gulf Breeze classes are Mon 5:30pm and Wed 7am. Downtown Pensacola classes are Mon 12:15pm and 5:30pm, Tues 12:15pm, Wed 9:30am and 5:30pm, Thur 12:15pm, and Sat 1:30pm. $12/drop in, $100/ package of 10. Pure Pilates, 221 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze. 850-932-3424. Info@pure pilatespensacola.com. PurePilatesPensacola.com. Equipment Classes: Mon/Wed/Fri – 8:309:30am. Progressive, advanced and intermediate classes. 9:45am modified for those needing it. Limited to 6 participants each class. $30/drop-in, $25/account basis. Pilates Core Training, 1310 B Dunmire, Dunmire Village, Pensacola. 850-2875836. PilatesCoreTraining.com. Pilates Mat Classes – Gulf Breeze classes are Mon 8:30am, Wed 9am and 5:30pm and Sat 9am. Downtown classes are Tues 10:15am and 1:15pm, Wed 8:30am, Thurs 10:15am and 1:15pm and Sat 10:30am. $12/drop in, $100/package of 10. Pure Pilates, 221 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze. 850-932-3424. Info@purepilatespensacola.com. PurePilatesPensacola.com.

monday Myo/Gyro/Mat Class – 5:15-6:15pm. Class begins with Pilates mat exercises to warm up and strengthen our core, then moves into myofascial release stretches and body rolling, and finish with

some gyrokenisis spinal articulation. $15/drop-in, $10/account basis. Pilates Core Training, 1310 B Dunmire, Dunmire Village, Pensacola. 850-2875836. PilatesCoreTraining.com. In the Flow Yoga with Dr. Michael DeMaria – 5:30-6:30pm. For beginners to 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. 850-436-5198. MDeMaria@ontos.org. Ontos.org. Pranic Healing for the Public – 6:30pm. 1st Mon. Pranic healing is effective in helping the body to heal itself of pain, inflammation, injuries, stress and emotional issues such as grief, anxiety and PTSD. Sessions on a walk-in basis. The Center for Pranic Healing and Wellness, 206 B Center Rd, Gulf Breeze. 850-380-0561. Pranic HealingAndWellness.com.

tuesday Meditation – 6pm. 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 – 6-7pm. Last Tues. Rev Jamie Sanders leads an evening of lively spiritual discussion over food and drinks. Participants responsible for cost of their food and drink. Free attendance. Ozone Pizza Pub, 1010 N 12th Avenue, #111, Pensacola. 850-438-2277. Unity@ unitypns.org. UnityPns.org. Yin Yoga with Connie Williams – 6pm-7pm. Dive deeply into relaxation and deep stretches that go down to the bones with yin yoga. A must for any ‘body’, especially those over 40. Reclaim your

Herbal Hour with Old Thyme Remedies – 6pm7:30pm. 1st Tue Monthly. Join us for a community discussion group on herbal remedies and herbal information. Come and share your experiences and ask your questions. Bring any remedy you need help finishing; our remedy making tools will be available for you to use. $5. Old Thyme Remedies, 2475 E. Nine Mile Road, Suite E, Pensacola. 850-912-6996. OldThymeRemedies@Cox.net. OldThymeRemedies.com.

wednesday SMART Recovery Meeting – 12-1pm. SMART Recovery, Self Management for Addiction Recovery is the leading self-empowering support group. Learn recovery based on scientific research and participate in free, self-empowering, science-based mutual help groups. Free. The Bindu Institute in the Group Room, 1913 Highway 87, Navarre. 850-692-9824. Maegan@thebinduinstitute.com. Learn Pranic Healing-Flex Schedule – 9am-1pm. Pranic healing Level 1 taught in a four week format. Taught by Vicki Fairleigh, RN. Preregister, $325; At the door, $350. The Center for Pranic Healing and Wellness, 206 B Center Rd, Gulf Breeze. 850380-0561. Pranic HealingAndWellness.com. PranicHealingGrn@Gmail.com. Aerial Movement Classes – 1pm & 6:30pm Hang from the ceiling with us. Downtown Pensacola. $24/ drop in, $20/in class package. 850-932-3424. Info@ PurePilatesPensacola.com. PurePilatesPensacola.com. SMART Recovery Meeting – 2pm & 6pm.SMART Recovery, Self Management for Addiction Recovery is the leading self-empowering support group. Learn recovery based on scientific research and participate in free, self-empowering, science-based mutual help groups. Free. The Bindu Institute in the Group Room, 1913 Highway 87, Navarre. 850-692-9824. Maegan@ thebinduinstitute.com. Beginning Yoga – 5:30pm. 2nd & 4th Wed. Ric Kindle leads beginning Yoga. $5. Unity of Pensacola, Fellowship Hall, 716 North 9th Avenue, Pensacola. 850-438-2277. Unity@UnityPNS.org. UnityPNS.org. Peace Within Healing Meditation with Dr. Michael DeMaria – 5:30-6:30pm. Guided healing meditation with sound healing proven to help with PTSD, anxiety, depression, chronic pain and many other challenges. Bring mat, cover, pillow for a lying down meditation. $10. Sanders Beach Community Center, 913 South I St, Pensacola. 850-436-5198. MDeMaria@ontos.org. Transmission Meditation – 7pm. Transmission Meditation: World service group Meditation. Simple and potent. Free. Warrington. TransmissionMeditation.org..

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EMERALD COAST FUNCTIONAL FAMILY MEDICINE Peter Kozlowski, M.D. 850-830-7517 • DocKoz.com DockOzMD@gmail.com

Emerald Coast Functional Family Medicine offers food sensitivity testing, functional medicine and healthy aging consultations, hormone replacement therapy, medical detoxification, nutrition, prenatal care, primary care, pediatrics, second opinions and specialized testing. See ad, page 23.

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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 6 and 9.

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 36.

BEAUTY ORGANIC CONCEPTS BY CAMI KILKER

609 West Chase St, Pensacola 850-582-0177 • CamyKilker@gmail.com Providing an organic solution to beauty in a world full of chemicals. Organic Salon Systems gives you clean and healthy hair with ammonia free hair color and chemical free styling products. See ad, page 9.

AIR CONDITIONING EMERALD AIR SERVICES, L.L.C. HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING

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BREAST SCREENING HEND-RX NUTRITION & LABORATORIES Dr. Garry Hendricks, N.D. 205 Kelly Ave NE, Ste A, FWB 850-736-5700 • HendRx@Live.com

Screening with thermography can detect abnormalities in the very earliest stages cardiovascular, breast thyroid, hormonal digestive, diabetes, TMJ. Also offering personalized healthcare assessments and organic botanical supplements.

COLONIC THERAPY 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 le x o lo g y, massage therapy and other alternative modalities to help you achieve/maintain your wellness model. See ad, page 16.

SKINDEEP CLINIC WELLNESS CENTRE

Cindy Butler, Owner/Therapist 4012 Commons Dr W, Ste 120, Destin 850-269-1414 • SkinDeepDestin.com Colonics, ionic footbaths, infrared saunas. Organic non-surgical facelift, weight loss (lose 20 lbs in 40 days), body wraps, massage, teeth whitening, airbrush tan, makeovers.

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY SHARALEE HOELSCHER, RCST Certified Rolfer (MA34039) Registered Craniosacral Therapist 850-450-8508 HealingWithBodywork.com

Get out of pain once and for all. Treat the source, not the symptom. Enjoy moving freely in a more organized, comfortable and balanced body. See ad, page 10.

DENTISTRY DR DAYTON HART, DMD

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

DETOXIFICATION EMERALD COAST FUNCTIONAL FAMILY MEDICINE Peter Kozlowski, M.D. 850-830-7517 • DocKoz.com DockOzMD@gmail.com

ENERGY CONSERVATION EMERALD AIR SERVICES, HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING

112 Beal Pkwy SE, FWB 850-244-2665 • EmeraldAirFWB.com To greatly improve system efficiency, equipment performance, and longevity, eliminate filterchanging inconveniences and provide you home with the purest, healthiest air. Choose Everclean Green. See ad, page 4.

FLORIDA PACE

Veronica Cross Outreach Coordinator 866-558-3180 • FloridaPace.gov Florida PACE program is a sustainable energy funding program that provides up to 100% financing for energy saving efficient projects based on property equity and repayment through tax rolls.

ESSENTIAL OILS LAURIE AZZARELLA, LMT, CRR

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

Juice Bar and Café offers farm-to-table meals prepared with regionally sourced organic produce and pantry items; glutenfree, dairy-free. Whole food cooking, juicing, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan and raw food classes are available. See ad, page 33

EMOTIONAL HEALING BACK TO BASIC WELLNESS

Susan Giangiulio, MEd, CECP, CLP 850-240-2279 Back-To-Basic-Wellness.com Certified Lifeline Technique™ and an Emotion Code Practitioner applying kinesiology, known as muscle testing, to communicate with subconscious thoughts. Release tr apped emotions, eliminate personal obstacles and limiting behaviors..

Young Living Educator, Sponsor #327923 850-380-4943 LaurieAzzarella@gmail.com WellnessPurposeAbundance.com/YL/123 Experience the healing, uplifting and detoxifying benefits of therapeuticgrade essential oils and supplements. Contact us for personal consultations, inhome classes, household products, health supplements, diffusers, group presentations and business training. See ad, page 9.

ESTHER’S GARDEN OF HEALING, LLC 8184 Navarre Pkwy • Navarre 850-684-3230 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 31.

OLD THYME REMEDIES

Theresa Ellis and Beth Workman 2475 E 9 Mile Rd, Ste E, Pensacola 850-912-6996 • OldThymeRemedies.com Offers more than 200 varieties of loose herbs, top brands of essential oils, tools and accessories, herbal formulas and homeopathics, ionic foot detox and infrared sauna. Kangen water is also available. See ad, page 13.

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.

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

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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 44.

Educated and friendly Staff, Quality Vitamins & Supplements.Essential Oils for a healthy lifestyle. Natural Health Assessments: Iridology Tongue and Fingernail Assessment, Reflex Nutrition Assessment. By appointment, $50. See ad, page 21.

EMERALD COAST FUNCTIONAL FAMILY MEDICINE

FOODS & SUPPLEMENTS 5533 Highway 90 850-994-3606 AlternativeHealthFoodStore.com Alternative Health Food Store Since 1998.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE Peter Kozlowski, M.D. 850-830-7517 • DocKoz.com DocKozMD@gmail.com

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To greatly improve system efficiency, equipment performance, and longevity, eliminate filterchanging inconveniences and provide you home with the purest, healthiest air. Choose Everclean Green. See ad, page 4.

Offers more than 200 varieties of loose herbs, top brands of essential oils, tools and accessories, herbal formulas and homeopathics, ionic foot detox and infrared sauna. Kangen water is also available. See ad, page 13.

GREEN CLEANING XCLEAN CLEANERS

Organic Dry Cleaner & Laundry 1143 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze 850-932-2565 XClean.net No petroleum based or perchloroethylene chemicals used. Dry clean and laundry, wash and fold, all households linens, leather, purse, wedding dress, drapes, uniforms. Free pick up and delivery in Pensacola and Gulf Breeze. See ad, page 16.

HEALING ARTS MICHAEL BRANT DEMARIA, PHD

HYPNOSIS DESTIN HYPNOSIS

Tom Mueller, CMC, CHt 850-865-0285 • DestinHypnosis.com Facebook.com/DestinHypnosis Certified hypnotherapist and master life coach. Hypnosis is powerful anytime a change in feeling, thinking or behavior is desired. My mission is your success. Call today.

MAIA RIZZI, CCHT

Graduate of State Licensed School Clinical Hypnotherapist Pensacola • 850-291-8041 MaiaRizzi33@gmail.com 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 11.

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 10.

HEALING PATH, ALICE MCCALL

Transformational Energy Healer/Counselor BS Psychology, MBA, Hypnotherapist 850-585-5496 • HealingPath.info

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE JIM’S HERB & VITAMIN SHOP 850-607-2364 MyNSP.com/florida D’Oxyva, Iridology, Reflexology

Phone sessions to heal serious health issues, unwanted patterns, and more. Authored Wellness Wisdom on natural health and healing; inspired by her journey with cancer.

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

LIFE COACH SUSAN JOHNSTON, CCHT

Intuitive Life Path Coach Dunmire Village, Pensacola 850-910-4048 • SusanJohnstonCHT.com Lifelong intuitive empath and healer, guide, coach and mentor. Certified Clinical and Transpersonal Hypnotherapist, trained in traditional and holistic approaches, custom-tailored for individuals of all ages. Office and telephone appointments.

LOSS AND SEPARATION MAIA RIZZI, CCHT

Graduate of state licensed institute Clinical Hypnotherapist Pensacola • 850-291-8041 MaiaRizzi33@gmail.com. Letting go of someone or something we love or depend on can cause us to experience serious separation reactions ranging from anger and anxiety to grief and fear. Hypnosis gently promotes acceptance and recovery. A complimentary CD comes with sessions. See ad, page 11.

MASSAGE THERAPY 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 18.

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 31.

NATURAL HEALTH CARE OLD THYME REMEDIES

NATUROPATHY HEND-RX NUTRITION & LABORATORIES Dr Garry Hendricks, ND 205 Kelly Ave NE, Ste A, FWB 850-736-5700 • HendRx@Live.com

PAIN MANAGEMENT MAIA RIZZI, CCHT

Graduate of state licensed institute Clinical Hypnotherapist Pensacola • 850-291-8041 MaiaRizzi33@gmail.com Unrelieved pain can be debilitating; no one should have to experience that every day. Hypnosis is regarded by many in the scientific community as a scientific approach for pain management which is entirely safe. It cannot harm you and best of all, it has no side effects, other than feeling better. See ad, page 11.

PEST CONTROL-ORGANIC EARTH’S CHOICE PEST SOLUTIONS

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PILATES STUDIOS PILATES CORE TRAINING

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 e x p e r i e n c e . We b s i t e l i s t s instructors, class schedule and prices. See ad, page 31.

PRANIC HEALING THE CENTER FOR PRANIC HEALING AND WELLNESS 206 - B Center St, Gulf Breeze PranicHealingAndWellness.com

A school for yoga, meditation, spirituality, energy healing. Facilitate greater health, conscious living, and spiritual development. Spirituality, meditation, yoga and Pranic Healing coursework. Some with CE hrs. See ad, page 53.

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

Spend a few days of decompressing, away from the noise of the daily life. Explore our three comfortable short-term rental accommodations on our website. Complimentary sauna, wet steam room, salt-water pool. Discounted spa services & daily yoga classes are available to our retreat guests. See ad, page 18

WIND CREEK ATMORE

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ROLFING SHARALEE HOELSCHER, RCST

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

PURE PILATES

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 ads, page 6 and 9.

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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 10.

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Since 1989 Compass Solar has provide the area with reliable solar electric, solar water heating, solar pool heating and solar attic fans powered solely by the Sun. An approved PACE funding contractor. See ad, page 5.

Unity of Pensacola offers spiritual teachings that empower abundant and meaningful living. We provide philosophy that is spiritual, not religious, and love-based, not fear-based. See ad, page 35.

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THERMOGRAPHY HEND-RX NUTRITION & LABORATORIES Dr. Garry Hendricks, N.D. 205 Kelly Ave NE, Ste. A, FWB 850-736-5700 • HendRx@Live.com

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

YOGA STUDIO 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 ads, page 6 and 9.

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