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can’t say that I was at the top of my high school class or the model military family child during my formative years. For the most part, my brothers and I were more curious about what we could get away with during and after school. With years spent under my mother’s exhaustive watch while Dad was at sea, we had plenty of time to experience life in the 70s, both good and bad.

Still, my parents’ foundations were strong and their belief in goodness and honesty was always apparent. They never Scott & Daralyn hesitated to share their views on right from wrong and always held us accountable. My mother, who worked as a nurse, Chase rarely missed an opportunity to strategically straighten us out and explain how quickly things can go wrong, which instilled caution, safety and respect for life. The love she had for her three boys was unwavering, but never got in her way when we crossed the lines of good and evil.

Yet, it wasn’t until I became an ad hoc parent when I married into a family with two children that I was suddenly aware of how difficult parenting was and keeping our kids out of real harm’s way. Helicopter parenting was a foreign thought to most in my neighborhood. I was a “latchkey kid” that never wore seat belts and swam in any and all dubious bodies of water, including mud pits; we handmade most of our toys out of rope, nails, boards and the occasional bottle rocket.

Now that I was raising two boys of my own and two stepsons, disasters and mistakes were always right around the corner. The only difference was that I was present, at least when I physically could be. One lesson I learned the hard way is that we are not always in control, and no matter what, the divine universe often has its own plan. I can’t help but believe that certain things we instill in our children may be exactly what protects them when we are not around.

I was reminded of this one summer day when I pulled up to the beach to check on my two teenage sons, who had talked me into letting them go surfing a little while before they had to come home. They had been in the Junior Lifeguard program for two years prior, so I was confident of their ability.

As I arrived to pick them up, I came upon a swarm of fire engines and ambulances. As I approached the rescue team in the water, with no sign of my sons, except for one of their surfboards splashing up against the shoreline and the other being held by a complete stranger at the water’s edge, my heart began to pound, nervous beads of sweat forming on my forehead. I began to get nauseous as I envisioned the worst. After running up to the chief in charge to learn what I hesitated to know, I was relieved to find out the boys were okay. In fact, they were the one’s that actually rescued three other grown men from drowning. I went from sheer terror to elation in a matter of seconds.

At that moment I understood what my own mother went through countless times back in the 70s…her prophetic words rang in my head: “Someday, you’ll understand.” This was one of those bittersweet moments when as a parent, you are in awe of their heroism, but also overwhelmed by fear of what might have happened.

This month’s focus on Parenting with Presence puts the importance of allowing kids to be kids, parenting with trust, tolerance and few simple techniques. As students head back to school this month, it seems like a perfect time to rediscover our impact in our children’s lives and discover new ways we can make a difference. Be available, listen, ask questions and wait patiently for their answers. You might be surprised to learn you did a great job.

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utism Pensacola (API) is holding the fourth annual Steps for Autism walk from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., September 19, at the Washington High School track.

Steps for Autism is a fundraising walk filled with fun games, food and music that uses all proceeds to increase community awareness, improve safety, and provide quality-of-life programs for those living with autism in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. By training Peñaloza Family professionals in our area, API is able to create a community that is more accepting of those living with autism.

This year’s theme, Walking in Hope, was chosen by Chair Sergio Peñaloza, regional vice president of technology, engineering, and operations for the southeast region of Cox communications, and his wife, Sarah. The Peñalozas have two children, and one of them was diagnosed with autism at the age of 2. Today, one child in 68 is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder and their safety is constantly at risk.

Location: 6000 College Pkwy., Pensacola. For more information, call 850-434-7171, email Programs@AutismPensacola.org or visit AutismPensacola.org/steps.html.

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Local physicians and practitioners will present a natural, healthier approach for prevention, care and health issues, including cutting-edge research and discoveries in functional medicine, Eastern medicine and integrative therapies such as hyperbaric oxygen therapy and chelation, plus simple practices to improve nutrition, sleep, stress and emotional healing.

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ev. Shirley Geer, minister at Unity on the Eastern Shore, in Fairhope, Alabama, and author of The Source Is With You, will be speaking at Unity in Fort Walton Beach at 10:30 a.m., August 23. Her message, Become an Open Channel, is based on the affirmation, “I am an open channel, through which the healing, prospering currents of God’s life, power and joy are now flowing.”

Geer’s career has included management-level Shirley Geer work in several health and social work organizations. She was a certified hypnotherapist in private practice for more than 18 years and was ordained as a New Thought minister in 2000 following 20 years of spiritual study. She has served as minister of Unity on the Eastern Shore for nine years.

Geer says that divine guidance gave her the idea of putting some of her Sunday messages into a workbook for those stumbling on their path to spirituality, just as she had.

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Call for Worldwide Protection from Wi-Fi Radiation

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n May, 190 scientists from 39 nations appealed to the World Health Organization (WHO) to “exert strong leadership in fostering the development of more protective EMF guidelines…” The letter was developed by a committee that included professors from Columbia University, Trent University, the University of Washington and the University of California, Berkeley. It was then signed by a host of university professors and researchers from around the world.

The directive cited several key studies that have shown that radiation from electromagnetic fields—even low-frequency radiation—is a possible cause of cancer. The WHO adopted a classification for extremely low-frequency electromagnetic radiation in 2002 and in 2011 classified radiofrequency (RF) radiation within its Group 2B—a “possible human carcinogen.”

The letter points out that while WHO has accepted these classifications, there have been no guidelines or standards created by the agency or in conjunction with other agencies. It recommends a convening of the United Nations Environmental Programme and the funding of an independent committee to explore practical means of regulating the widespread and uncontrolled expansion of wireless technologies throughout our environment. The appeal also calls for the protection specifically of children and pregnant women and a strengthening of regulations placed on technology manufacturers.

Berkeley, California, set a precedent on May 12 by acknowledging the health risk posed by RF radiation and adopting the Right to Know Ordinance, requiring electronics retailers to warn customers about the potential health risks associated with it. It reads, “If you carry or use your phone in a pants or shirt pocket or tucked into a bra when the phone is on and connected to a wireless network, you may exceed the federal guidelines for exposure to RF radiation.” The ordinance requires that the notice be displayed in stores that sell mobile phones.

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esearch from the University of Washington has determined that chronic constipation in children may be relieved with abdominal massage. The research involved 25 parents and their children with learning needs and physical disabilities. The parents were trained by specialists in abdominal massage. Following the training, the parents massaged the abdomens of their children for 20 minutes per day.

The study found that abdominal massage relieved constipation in 87.5 percent of the children and reduced laxative use. In addition, the therapy resulted in better diets for 41 percent of the children and improved the parent-child relationship in many cases.

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he Feed the World Project has partnered with the Organic Consumers Association (OCA) to offer public testing for a chemical that is now ubiquitous in conventional food production: glyphosate. At $119, the test can check levels of this chemical in tap water, urine and soon, breast milk.

“For decades now, the public has been exposed, unknowingly and against their will, to glyphosate, despite mounting evidence that this key active ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup herbicide is harmful to human health and the environment,” says OCA International Director Ronnie Cummins.

“Monsanto has been given a free pass to expose the public to this dangerous chemical because individuals, until now, have been unable to go to their doctor’s office or local water-testing company to find out if the chemical has accumulated in their bodies or is present in their drinking water.”

The testing comes on the heels of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) announcement in March that glyphosate is a possible carcinogen and questions the validity of the industry claims from laboratory animal testing that the acceptable daily intake of glyphosate is .3 milligrams per kilogram of body weight per day. The WHO report notes, “The socalled safe levels of glyphosate exposure have never been tested directly to determine if indeed they are really safe to consume over the long term. Instead, the ‘safe’ levels are extrapolated from higher doses tested in industry studies.”

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Pistachio Nuts Help Cholesterol, Blood Sugar and Artery Health

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new study published in the journal Nutrition found that eating pistachio nuts may improve cholesterol parameters, increase glycemic (blood sugar) control, decrease artery stiffness and improve overall blood vessel health.

The study tested 60 adults with poor cholesterol lipid levels. They were randomly split into two groups—one (control) was given lifestyle modifications (LSM) while the other was given LSM and consumed 40 grams (about 1.5 ounces) of shelled pistachios per day for three months.

Compared to the control group, the pistachio group’s levels of high-density lipoprotein (good cholesterol) increased significantly, while their low-density lipoprotein (bad cholesterol) levels went down significantly. Along with lower fasting blood sugar, the pistachio group showed better artery health, established by measuring vasodilation (the flexibility of the arteries to expand and contract).

This, together with pulse-wave velocity testing, can indicate artery stiffness, which has been linked to hypertension and an increased risk of heart disease in general.

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review of research from the Center for Chemical Regulation and Food Safety finds that the quantity of food consumed by pregnant women for increasing a baby’s birth weight is less important than what types of foods she eats.

After systematically analyzing 11 relevant studies, the researchers found that higher birth weights—associated with better brain development during later years—are linked with the amount of fruits and vegetables a mother eats during pregnancy.

Using seven studies, researchers found that low vegetable consumption during pregnancy resulted in more than three times the risk of giving birth to a child with low gestational weight. Other studies found a correlation between higher fruit consumption by expectant mothers and a higher birth weight of babies. Much of the research showing these relationships occurred in developed countries where a conventional Western diet is prevalent.

Sad Music Can Lift Our Mood

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study from Free University, in Berlin, has determined that listening to sad music may actually lift our mood. The researchers conducted a survey of 772 people, 44 percent of which were musicians, asking each subject about their emotional responses after listening to sad music. While 76 percent felt nostalgic, more than 57 percent of the respondents indicated peacefulness, more than 51 percent felt tenderness, almost 39 percent had feelings of wonder and 37 percent experienced a sense of transcendence.

Fewer than half—45 percent—said they experienced sadness when listening to the morose melodies. The researchers pointed out that people often tend to listen to sad music as a source of consolation, and the music often provides a means for improving moods and emotions.

Happy Couples Sleep Closer Together

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esearchers from the UK’s University of Hertfordshire conducted a study that measured the relative relationship satisfaction between couples and their sleeping proximity. More than 1,000 people were surveyed for the study.

The researchers found that 55 percent of couples that typically faced each other but did not touch while sleeping were satisfied with their relationship. Of those that slept back-to-back but didn’t touch, 74 percent were satisfied with their relationship and those that slept in the same direction, but didn’t touch, had a 76 percent satisfaction rate. Even better, 94 percent of those that touched while sleeping, regardless of their relative positions, reported being satisfied.

The closer the couples slept, the happier their relationships were reported to be.

It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men. ~Frederick Douglass

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Carbon Dioxide Levels Go Through the Roof The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) notes that as of March, the global monthly average for carbon dioxide, the most prevalent heat-trapping gas, crossed a threshold of more than 400 parts per million (ppm), the highest in about 2 million years. “It’s both disturbing and daunting from the standpoint of how hard it is to slow this down,” says NOAA chief greenhouse gas scientist Pieter Tans.

“Carbon dioxide isn’t just higher, it’s increasing at a record pace, 100 times faster than natural rises in the past.”

In pre-human times, it took about 6,000 years for carbon dioxide to rise 80 ppm, versus 61 ppm in the last 35 years, Tans says. Global carbon dioxide is now 18 percent higher than it was in 1980, when NOAA first calculated a worldwide average.

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Not Just for Kids Any More Secret Garden and Enchanted Forest, by Johanna Basford, are two of the most popular titles on sale at Amazon.com—and both are coloring books for adults.

Featuring detailed black-and-white drawings of the flora and fauna that surround illustrator Basford’s Scottish home, Secret Garden has sold nearly 1.5 million copies.

Fans include Hollywood celebrities such as Zooey Deschanel, and when National Public Radio asked listeners for feedback, many indicated, “I thought I was alone.” The consensus is that adults are seeking to get in touch with their inner child. Beyond the nostalgic charm of coloring books, it’s also a good way for grownups to unwind and reflect.

“So many people have told me that they used to do secret coloring when their kids were in bed,” says Basford. “Now it is socially acceptable, it’s a category of its own.”

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Diaper Discovery Mushrooms Grow on Disposables

Disposable diapers are mostly indestructible, but a group of researchers led by Rosa María Espinosa Valdemar, at Mexico’s Autonomous Metropolitan University, Azcapotzalco, has found a way to degrade the soiled garments by growing mushrooms on them.

Disposable diapers can last for hundreds of years in landfills because they contain not only the plant-based material cellulose that mushrooms consume, but also non-biodegradable materials such as polyethylene, polypropylene and the superabsorbent gel sodium polyacrylate.

The scientists grew the oyster mushroom, Pleurotus ostreatus, on a substance made from used diapers and were able to reduce the diaper’s weight and volume by up to 80 percent. For the experiment, the researchers only used diapers containing liquid waste. They sterilized and ground up the garments; mixed them with lignin from the remains of pressed grapes, coffee or pineapple tops; covered the mixture with commercially available fungus spores; and kept it in a plastic bag for three weeks.

The resulting mushrooms had similar amounts of protein, fat, vitamins and minerals as in commercial yeast. They’re not intended for human consumption, but could be used as a supplement in cattle feed.

Source: ScienceDaily.com

Pistachio Power

The Nuttiest Biogas Around Turkey, one of the world’s largest producers of pistachios, has begun using tons of the shells to produce biogas (methane) as an alternative energy source instead of dumping them in landfills. The country even plans to power its first eco-city using this unconventional fuel.

The planned 7,900-acre metropolis is expected to house 200,000 people in Gaziantep Province. This southern region near the Syrian border is the heart of Turkey’s pistachio production, yielding more than 50 percent of the country’s nuts. “When you plan such environmentally friendly systems, you take a look at the natural resources you have,” explains Seda Muftuoglu Gulec, a Turkish green building expert. “If the region was abundant in wind power, we would use wind energy.”

If the project goes forward, construction will start within two years and be completed within two decades. A pilot phase will focus on a 135-acre piece of land and, if successful, expand into the entire city. It may inspire other agricultural regions to look at what they typically consider waste as an energy source.

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Valuable Horseshoe Species Going Extinct The horseshoe crab, which is not really a crab, but belongs to the taxonomical class Merostomata among arthropods, is about to join the long list of endangered species. Their potential extinction poses a major threat to pharmaceutical, clinical and food industries seeking the secrets to the species’ survival over more than 250 million years with minimal evolution, enduring extreme temperature conditions and salinity.

Individuals are able to go without eating for a year.

Commonly found living in warm, shallow coastal waters on the sea floor, horseshoe crabs play an important ecological role. A continuing decrease in their population will affect other species, especially shorebirds that feed on the eggs, destabilizing the food chain. Sea turtles also feed on adult horseshoe crabs.

Scientists worldwide want to include the invertebrate in schedule IV of the Wildlife Protection Act of 1974, labeling them as an endangered species. Enforcement will include monitoring for improper uses of horseshoe crabs.

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Earthquakes Derail Dutch Gas Production Gas production by fracking in the Loppersum, Netherlands, area of the Groningen natural gas field, Europe’s largest, was suspended by a Dutch court after a home was damaged by earthquakes linked to the operation. Nette Kruzenga, co-founder of Groningen Centraal, one of two groups seeking an immediate halt in Groningen gas production, says, “It is clear the judge said that the situation around Loppersum is dangerous.”

The actions of Dutch officials are different than in the U.S., where many people acknowledge the same problem while others deny its existence. States that tend to cite the danger are those that have experienced damaging earthquakes, including Arkansas, Oklahoma, Ohio and Virginia. Deniers include big-fracking states such as California, Colorado and Texas.

In states that have reduced new injections and scaled back current operations, earthquakes have abated.

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diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is important, but the use of supplements without proper monitoring can also worsen ADHD. For instance, using the dietary supplement SAM-E can increase anxiety and cause mania in a child that also has bipolar disorder.

SAM-E is easily oxidized and should come from a reputable company. However, because the U.S. Food and Drug Administration does not monitor dietary supplements and herbs, the sources of these products may have many infiltrates or may not contain the proportion of the product stated on the bottle. Caution should be used.

ADHD is diagnosed using an array of symptoms. However, these symptoms, which include problems focusing, daydreaming, being easily distracted, hyperactivity and impulsivity, can be attributed to many different conditions.

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symptoms or making them worse. Here are some other conditions that can confused with ADHD.

Even children with high IQ can suffer from learning disorders involving processing speed, auditory processing and a working memory problem. Further testing is required to uncover these deficits. Temporal lobe epilepsy is usually seen as unresponsive staring spells, and a sleep-deprived EEG is needed.

For chronic sleep problems, a clinical sleep study may be required.

Blood testing is needed to determine zinc and iron deficiencies, while low-protein breakfasts and food sensitivities also need to be addressed.

Sometimes there is an inability to break down pesticides in the environment, but a blood test for specific liver enzymes can detect this condition.

There are also tests for different indications of inflammation that can be done, and any history of asthma, ear infections, eczema or allergies should be explored. Omega-3 fatty acid levels can also play a role.

About 2.8 million children received a prescription for an ADHD medication in 2008, according to a study published by the American Journal of Psychiatry, September 28, 2011.

Hashimoto’s thyroiditis may look like ADD as long as two years before thyroid tests become abnormal, thus a blood test for antibodies must be done.

A thorough history must be taken and further neurological testing may be required in cases of head injury, concussion or suspected lead toxicity.

Alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorder and fetal alcohol syndrome both require a history, physical exam and possibly neuropsychological testing. Fragile X, a chromosome abnormality, can also demonstrate symptoms similar to ADHD and requires a chromosome analysis. Conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, autism, anxiety, bipolar disorder, tics, substance abuse and Tourette’s syndrome cannot be overlooked. Family conflict, parenting inconsistency, lack of exercise or an overly stimulating environment all have possible roles to play.

ADHD can be due to or made worse by an assortment of problems.

Recent evidence also has shown that ADHD may be due to a developmental delay. Nonetheless, one intervention does not fit all, and a thorough evaluation is encouraged before attempting to intervene.

Deborah R. Simkin, M.D., DFAACAP, Dipl. ABIHM, BCN, is board certified in adult, child and adolescent psychiatry, a diplomate of the American Board of Integrative and Holistic Medicine and board certified in neurofeedback by BCIA. She practices integrative psychiatry and her interests also include sports psychiatry. Simkin is a clinical assistant professor at Emory School of Medicine, where she teaches integrative psychiatry. Her office is located at 4641 Gulfstarr Dr., Ste. 106, in Destin. For more information, call 850-243 9788.

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Arts and crafts stir the imagination, spur creativity and are relaxing. Yet, for some, allergies, chemical sensitivities and eco-consciousness can make choosing materials a challenge. Manufacturers are not required to list heavy metals, toxic preservatives or petroleum-based ingredients, even when

they’re labeled “non-toxic”.

User- and environment-friendly alternatives may be difficult to locate, but are worth the effort. After working with paint, glue, chalk and modeling dough, children may lick their fingers and be reluctant to wash hands thoroughly. Retirees with newfound time for hobbies may also have weakened immune systems at risk to chemical exposure. Everyone benefits from minimizing exposure to toxins.

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Tree-free paper uses agricultural residue or fibers from bananas, coffee and tobacco, and EcoPaper.com researchers anticipate similar future use of pineapples, oranges and palm hearts.

Labels can be misleading. White paper has been bleached. Processed chlorine-free (PCF) means no bleaching occurred during this incarnation of the paper. Totally chlorine-free (TCF) papers are as advertised. Paper is called recycled if it’s 100 percent postconsumer-recovered fiber—anything less is recycled content.

Glues

For most projects, purchased glues are more convenient, longer lasting and easier to use than homemade. White glue and white paste, called “library paste”, are best with porous items like wood, paper, plastic and cloth. It takes longer to dry and needs to be held in place, but there are no fumes.

“Jewelry is wearable art, so for mine, I primarily use water-based, non-toxic glues and sealers that simply wash off my hands,” advises Nancy Kanter, owner and designer of Sparkling Vine Design, in Thousand Oaks, California. Examples include Elmer’s Washable and Mod Podge.

Airplane glue, rubber cement, spray adhesive and epoxy all emit toxic fumes.

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Water-based tempera paint is easy to use; Chroma brand tempera removes some of the hazardous ingredients.

“I use water-based, non-toxic acrylic paints and wine to paint recycled wine corks for my designs,” says Kanter. “This avoids harsh fumes and chemicals.”

Note that acrylic paint can contain ammonia or formaldehyde. Oil paint produces fumes and requires turpentine, a petroleum-based product, to clean brushes. Aerosol spray paint is easily inhaled unless protective equipment is used.

Markers and Crayons

“Give kids great supplies and they’ll make great art,” maintains Harris. “They’ll also be respectful of how much they use.”

Go for unscented, water-based markers, especially for younger children that are as apt to draw on themselves as on paper. Soy crayons are made from sustainable soybean oil, while retaining bright colors. Dustless chalk is preferred by some. Colored

If paint, glue, chalk or markers have a strong odor or the label says, “Use in a well-ventilated area,” it’s toxic. eco-pencils are another option.

Beware of conventional dry erase markers, which contain the neurotoxin xylene; permanent markers emit fumes.

Wax crayons are made with paraffin, a petroleum-based product.

Yarn and Other Fibers

For knit or crochet projects, choose recycled silk and cotton or bamboo, soy silk from tofu byproducts, or natural, sustainable corn silk. Sheep’s wool, organic cotton or alpaca fibers, raw or hand-dyed with natural colors, are environmentally friendly.

Rayon is recycled wood pulp treated with caustic soda, ammonia, acetone and sulfuric acid. Nylon, made from petroleum products, may have a harmful finish.

More Materials

Canvas is typically stretched on birch framing, a sustainable wood. Look for unbleached, organic cotton canvas without primer. Runoff from an organic cotton field doesn’t pollute waterways.

Experiment with homemade modeling clay. Many tutorials and photos are available online. Commercial modeling clay contains wheat flour, which can cause a reaction for the gluten-sensitive.

For papier-mâché projects, recycle newsprint and use white glue, thinned with water. Premade, packaged versions may contain asbestos fibers. Eco-beads with safe finishes vary from nuts and seeds to glass and stone. For grownups that like to create their own beads, realize that polymer clays contain vinyl/PVC.

In making artistic expression safe, being conscious of the materials used is paramount.

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Brave New World In less than 10 years, we’ll see a universal translator for communicating with dogs and cats, predicts Con Slobodchikoff, Ph.D., professor emeritus of biological sciences at Northern Arizona University, in Flagstaff. Just like language apps change, for example, a French phrase into English, the device would translate barks into “Put on Animal Planet,” or meows to “Feed me tuna.” Computers will foster better understanding between humans and animals.

David Roberts, a computer science assistant professor, and his team at North Carolina State University, in Raleigh, have received a grant from the National Science Foundation to develop a collar to send wireless instructions to dogs via vibrations. Multiple sensors return information about the dog’s heart rate and more, which is especially helpful for service dogs taught not to show stress or distress.

Even without such technology, we can all enjoy improved relationships with animals, domestic and wild, by learning to listen. Veterinarian Linda Bender, an animal advocate in Charleston, South Carolina, and author of Animal Wisdom, says, “We all have the ability to understand animals.

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Everyday Examples Author Frances Hodgson Burnett captures the essence of this childlike sensibility in A Little Princess: “How it is that animals understand things I do not know, but it is certain that they do understand. Perhaps there is a language which is not made of words and everything understands it. Perhaps there is a soul hidden in everything and it can always speak, without even making a sound, to another soul.”

In Portland, Oregon, intuitive Melissa Mattern relates examples supporting Burnett’s premise from her own experiences. “My newest cat, Rocket, beat up my other cats and ran amok. Nothing helped until I took a class in animal communication.” She asked her other cats what to do.

“They were clear that I should have consulted them before bringing Rocket into the house,” she says. “I asked Rocket if he would like another home and the picture of a chef’s hat popped into my mind. When we found the perfect home for Rocket, the man was a chef whose only other pet is a turtle that lets Rocket sleep with him. Everyone is happy with the results.”

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“Every species has something they do best. With humans, it’s problem solving and advanced thinking.

We’ve separated ourselves from nature. We need to remember we’re all interconnected,” Bender says. “When we learn to tune into ourselves, be heart-centric and radiate compassionate energy, it makes us irresistible to other creatures.”

met a mountain lion and her two cubs along a trail without ever being harmed,” he says. “Often, hikers are told, ‘Make yourself look big and scream.’ I say ‘Hello,’ comment on the day and thank them for letting me share their space.” Staying calm is vital.

Bender agrees. Grabbed by an orangutan at a wild animal trafficking rescue project, “She twisted my arm and could have easily broken it,” Bender recalls. “Fear is picked up as a threat so I tried to radiate calm. It was intense, but she gradually let go. With animals, you attract what you give.

Better communication means better understanding leading to improved behavior on everyone’s part.”

Communication and understanding among human, domestic and wild animals not only makes life more interesting, it can save lives.

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ront-page headlines Mandatory vaccines Yet, “There is no availabout questionable able evidence on vaccines’ pose the latest research, corporate effectiveness that is plamanipulations, purchased cebo-controlled, plus the affront to politicians, medical coverhealth effects of vaccines citizens’ right ups and whistleblower rein combination have never ports have left Americans been studied, certainly not to informed feeling hoodwinked and the 69 total doses of 16 self-government. types of vaccines given to skeptical. According to a new Pew Research Center children starting 12 hours study, the public doesn’t trust the inafter birth through age 18,” says Sayer Ji, formation they’re fed on issues such as a member of the National Health Federagenetically engineered crops and now, tion board of governors and founder of mandatory vaccines.

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“Vaccine risks for anyone can range scientific statistics and their impact on from zero to 100 percent, depending our lives doesn’t bode well for lawmak- upon one’s genes, microbiome DNA, ers attempting to build consensus for environment, age and health at the time uniform mandatory vaccination interof vaccination and the type and number vention. The current rush to pass such of vaccines given,” advises Barbara Loe legislation is largely due to 169 cases Fisher, president and co-founder of the of measles reported between January 4 nonprofit National Vaccine Information and April 17, encompassing 20 states Center, headquartered in Vienna, Virginia. and the District of Columbia, all traced

“Vaccines are not safe or effecto a traveler infected overseas that then tive for everyone because we’re not all visited a California amusement park. the same and we don’t all respond the

Common sense and independent same way to pharmaceutical products,” research counters the stance that would says Fisher. She notes that responses rob individuals of their moral right to to infectious diseases and the risk for conscientious, philosophical and personcomplications can also vary, depending al-belief exemption from being subjected upon similar factors. to vaccines. Hard evidence in a plethora

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thimerosal, a mercury-containing preservative used in some vaccines and vaccine adjuvants such as aluminum gels or aluminum salts added to elicit a stronger immune response against the germ the vaccine introduces into our body.

Leading books citing telling research include Thimerosal: Let the Science Speak, by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Dr. Mark Hyman; Vaccines: What CDC Documents and Science Reveal, by Dr. Sherri Tenpenny; Vaccine Epidemic, by Louise Kuo Habakus; and Science for Sale, by David L. Lewis, Ph.D. Top film documentaries include Shots in the Dark; Vaccination: The Hidden Truth; Trace Amounts; The Greater Good; and Vaccine Nation.

Bought: The Hidden Story Behind Vaccines, Big Pharma and Your Food resulted from two years of investigative research in disaster medical management by Toni Bark, now an integrative physician. In interviews with practicing doctors, research scientists, former pharmaceutical sales representatives, attorneys and others, Bark exposes serious conflicts of interest. These include vaccine research funding, hiring between

Vaccines are not responsible for the eradication of diseases such as polio and smallpox. ~U.S. Centers for Disease Control database pharmaceutical and chemical industries and their government regulating agencies, sponsored scientific propaganda used to silence critics, and large-scale corruption within the billion-dollar vaccine industry. Plus, it points out problems with the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986 that Congress passed to give drug manufacturers, the government and physicians protection from lawsuits arising from injuries caused by childhood vaccines.

“Since 1988, thousands of children and adults in America that have suffered brain inflammation and other long-recognized vaccine reactions have been collectively awarded $3 billion in vaccine injury compensation. There are thousands more that have been unable

to secure federal compensation for their vaccine injuries,” reports Fisher.

“At least 25,000 to 30,000 reports of vaccine reactions are filed annually with the Vaccine Adverse Events Reporting System, operated by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control,” says Tenpenny. “Underreporting is a substantial problem. It’s estimated that less than 1 percent of all adverse events from drugs and vaccines are reported.” Vaccine ResearchLibrary.com cites 7,200 journal articles and studies that expose the harm caused by vaccines.

“Knowledge is empowering and personal discernment is priceless.

The facts challenge the health claims by government health agencies and pharmaceutical firms that vaccines are perfectly safe,” says Ji. “Public doubt, distrust and skepticism are rational and natural consequences.”

For more information, visit the National Vaccine Information Center at nvic.org and the coalition of citizen advocates at NationalHealthFreedom.org.

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Establishing Values

Shelly Lefkoe, co-author of Chicken Soup for the Soul: Guide to Effective Parenting, believes that children learn what we model as important values. She tells her daughters they should treat her with dignity and respect both because she’s their mother and, “That’s how you treat people and that’s how I treat them.” Honesty is also a high priority in their household.

Minneapolis college student Casey Martin often joins his father, Kirk, in presenting Calm Parenting workshops for parents, teachers and students around the country. In growing up, he’s seen firsthand, “If you have a connection with your kids, you can have a lot more influence on them.”

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feel like their parents love them, but don’t necessarily like them, Martin emphasizes finding ways to identify with their interests. “I love cars, and my dad used to invite me on test drives when I was a kid. Both of my parents took time to connect with me, which had a huge impact on our relationship.”

Christine Carter, Ph.D., a sociologist with the University of California Greater Good Science Center, recognizes the importance of talking explicitly about values. When we see kids doing something we value, ask them how it made them feel, she advises.

“Teens don’t necessarily know that their parents value character over grades,” Carter says, “particularly if parents tend to monitor grades more than aspects of a child’s character. What do you talk about more—their achievements or their character? If it’s the former, consider that you unintentionally might be sending the wrong message.”

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Overprotection of children by what’s termed helicopter parenting, can cause a disabling sense of entitlement where kids begin to believe, possibly unconsciously, that they are entitled to a difficulty-free life, Carter observes. “There’s an epidemic of cheating because students don’t want to try hard, and they expect to be rescued,” she says.

“Although it’s terrifying to let our kids fail, when we don’t let them experience difficulty, they see mistakes as being so awful they must be avoided at any cost. To gain mastery in any arena, we must challenge ourselves, even if that means making mistakes.”

“We lose sight that we’re not raising children, we’re raising adults,” says Malibu, California, marriage, family and child therapist Susan Stiffelman, author of Parenting with Presence: Practices for Raising Conscious, Confident, Caring Kids. “Empower them to cope with ups and downs. Help them know and trust themselves by not legislating their opinions and by allowing them to experiment.”

Children often struggle with transitions, especially when things don’t go as planned. Martin recommends, “When kids throw tantrums or argue to get out of a challenging situation that’s causing them anxiety, help them work through it. Tell them that you know they’re feeling anxious, that you’ve felt that way before, too, and then help by giving them something specific to do or focus on.”

Independent outdoor play has been proven to help kids learn to exert self-control. America’s children aren’t allowed to roam freely outside to experience nature as previous generations did. In Last Child in the Woods, author Richard Louv cautions against being limited by modern factors such as restrictive subdivision covenants and media-induced fear. “There are risks outdoors, but there are huge psychological, physical and spiritual risks in raising future generations under protective house arrest,” he says.

Louv prefers what’s called a hummingbird approach: “Hummingbird parents don’t hover over their kids with nature flash cards; they stand back and make space for exploration and problem solving through independent

play, while remaining nearby, ready to zoom in at a moment’s notice if safety becomes an issue.”

Armin Brott, host of San Francisco’s Positive Parenting radio program, reminds parents to increase opportunities for independence as youngsters grow.

“Test a child’s ability to handle more freedom by providing the opportunity to prove that they can. If they succeed, it’s a confidence builder. If not, it allows them to see for themselves that they’re not ready yet.”

Disciplined Communication

The first eight years of a child’s life are the most formative, effecting personal beliefs that will shape the adult that they’ll become, including impediments to fruitful self-expression. A healthy conversational relationship can foster connection and security while respectfully teaching children right from wrong.

Lefkoe suggests managing parental expectations while considering what serves the child best in the moment.

When a child tries to tell Mom something when she’s distracted, the child may conclude that what they say is unimportant. Instead, the mother can acknowledge the importance of what the child has to say and how she looks forward to listening once she’s freed up before eventually giving the child her full attention.

Parents can serve as a safe haven for kids. Stiffelman says, “Allow them to speak the truth without being corrected or shamed. If they tell you they’d like to do something you don’t approve of, resist the urge to react with immediate advice and talk to them about their decision-making process. Be present enough for them to let them hear themselves think out loud.”

“Children need affection, attention, acknowledgment and unconditional love, not discipline. When you punish kids, they feel absolved: ‘I did something bad, I got punished, now we’re even,’” says Lefkoe. When they get caught doing something they shouldn’t be doing, she recommends (with children as young as 5) asking them, “What are the consequences of your actions?

Do you want to live with them? Your goal with this conversation should be that your child walks away feeling like

sometimes be dark and difficult.”

“The more power you give kids, the less they feel the need to test the universe,” says Lefkoe, who reminds parents that while it’s relatively easy to control young children, rebellious teenagers are harder to handle when they feel they have something to prove to an overbearing parent. Offering calculated risk-taking opportunities that don’t involve drugs and alcohol is beneficial in the teen years.

“You want them to know how to handle freedom and be responsible once they are on their own,” she says.

“When I got my driver’s license, I

they made a mistake, but it was a great learning opportunity.”

As kids mature and are faced with potentially dangerous scenarios, “You don’t want them worrying about what their friends will think; you want them thinking about the consequences,” says Lefkoe.

Navigating the Teen Years

The intense journey of adolescence is about discovering oneself and how to reach full potential. Carter says, “I had to constantly remind myself that this is their journey, not mine, and that it’s going to

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always came home before curfew,” says Martin. “I learned that if I could control myself, my parents didn’t feel the need to control me, which gave me a ton of power in my life.”

Brott observes that as the parenting role changes, “We can offer to help, but it’s equally important to learn to let go and admire the young adults they’re becoming.”

Teens desperately want to not feel like a kid, adds Stiffelman. “They may tell you to back off, but stay present and engaged—like wallpaper. The more you ask their opinion or invite them to teach you something, the more they’ll feel your support.”

With sex education, the authors of The New Puberty, Pediatric Endocrinologist Dr. Louise Greenspan and Adolescent Psychologist Julianna Deardorff, Ph.D., emphasize the importance of being approachable from a young age, so kids naturally turn to their parents when sensitive questions arise.

“It shouldn’t be about having ‘the talk’; it’s about maintaining an ongoing conversation,” says Greenspan. “Body odor is a good starting point in talk-

ing about body issues because it’s not intimidating and can be comfortably addressed by either parent.” Avoid rushing into subjects they’re not ready for by focusing on answering the questions that are posed, while offering a glimpse into the near future.

Deardorff says, “Pubertal changes happen over time, so be patient. Parents have a lot of anxiety and anticipation about puberty. When you start to see the first signs, you don’t have to communicate everything all at once.”

Consider throwing a puberty party or a health workshop for a son or daughter and their friends. Invite a parent that is comfortable with the subject matter— a nurse, physician or teacher—to get the conversation started. “Fight the urge to emotionally or physically withdraw,” counsels Deardorff. “Sharing activities is a form of communication, too.”

Kids as Teachers

“By paying attention, we can learn a lot of skills from our kids,” says Brott.

Generally, youngsters have a greater tolerance for other people’s mistakes and opinions than adults, and tend

to be more laid back. They regularly teach spiritual lessons about giving and receiving love and happiness in ways we never imagined.

Through all the inevitable challenges, Stiffelman notes, “When parenting with presence, we orient ourselves with whatever good, bad or difficult moment is unfolding and bring more of our self—our heart, consciousness, understanding and compassion—to hold steady as the seas get rocky. Children offer us opportunities to confront the dark and dusty corners of our minds and hearts, creating conditions to call forth the kind of learning that can liberate us from old paradigms.”

It all allows us to lead more expansive and fulfilling lives as we open ourselves to more of the love, learning and joy that the adventure of parenting can bring. When we embrace the healing and transformation that is being offered through parenting with presence, the rewards can be limitless.

Meredith Montgomery publishes Natural Awakenings of Mobile/Baldwin, AL (HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com).

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KID COOKERY

They Love Healthy Food They Make Themselves

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n less than a generation, childhood obesity has risen substantially, most notably in the United States, according to the article “Child and Adolescent Obesity: Part of a Bigger Picture,” in a recent issue of The Lancet. The authors attest that modern culture’s promotion of junk food encourages weight gain and can exacerbate risk factors for chronic disease in our kids.

When concerned parents have a picky child bent on eating only French fries, they could enroll them in healthy cooking classes that offer tastings and related hands-on experiences for youths from preschoolers through teens. Here, children are encouraged to try more foods, eat healthier and learn about meal preparation, plus sharpen some math, geography and social skills.

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Leah Smith, the mother of two elementary school children, founded Kids Kitchen and Chefs Club, in Austin, Texas, in 2011. She offers classes for chefs (ages 3 to 6), junior chefs (5 to 11) and senior chefs (11 to 14). Kids learn how to make dishes such as yogurt parfait popsicles with healthy grains clusters or roasted

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tomato soup with homemade croutons.

“I’m a firm believer that teaching kids about which foods are good for us, and why, will positively influence their lifelong eating habits,” says Smith. “Start right, stay right.”

Elena Marre, also the mother of two elementary school children, faced the challenge of a picky eater in her family. In 2007, she started The Kids’ Table, in Chicago, and solved her own problem along the way. Says Marre, “It’s amazing how often I hear a child complain about not liking red peppers, dark leafy greens or onions at the beginning of a class. It’s so rewarding when that same child is devouring a dish made with those three ingredients at the end.”

Healthy kids cooking classes provide a fresh way to combat poverty, according to the Children’s Aid Society, in New York City. The group started Go!Chefs in 2006 at community schools and centers throughout the city and knows how to make it fun with Iron Chef-style competitions.

“When offered a choice between an apple and a candy on two consecutive occasions and with most having chosen

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the candy the first time, 57 percent of students in the Go!Kids health and fitness program chose the apple the second time, compared to 33 percent in the control group,” says Stefania Patinella, director of the society’s food and nutrition programs.

In Minnesota’s Twin Cities region, “We do a lot of outreach with Head Start, community schools and organizations like scout troops,” says Chef Ani Loizzo, Whole Foods Market’s culinary instructor at the Whole Kids Club Kitchen Camp, in Lake Calhoun. “We have many kids that know about organic and biodynamic farming and we talk about that in class.

We might focus on a healthy ingredient like tomatoes in a one-hour class or explore the culture of Greece or Mexico through food in a longer session.”

Loizzo loves the natural curiosity that kids bring to cooking classes.

“Sparking an interest in exploring ingredients and flavors can also lead to learning how to grow a garden and interest in the environment,” she says.

For children in areas where such cooking classes aren’t yet offered, there are still fun ways to involve them in healthy meal preparation. Maggie LaBarbera of San Mateo, California, started her Web-based company NourishInteractive.com in 2005 after witnessing the harmful effects of teenage obesity when she was an intensive care nurse. It offers educational articles for parents and free downloadable activities that engage children with healthy foods.

“Every positive change, no matter how small, is a step to creating a healthier child,” says LaBarbera. “Together, we can give children the knowledge, facts and skills to develop healthy habits for a lifetime.”

Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFood AndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

Starter Recipes for Kids

Yogurt Parfait Ice Pops with Healthy Grains Clusters Yields: 4 servings

4 ice pop molds 1 cup granola (use non-GMO, gluten-free Kind bars) in small pieces 1 cup organic fresh fruit such as raspberries, kiwi, mango and strawberries cut into small pieces 2 (6-oz) cartons organic dairy or non-dairy yogurt

Put dates into a medium bowl, cover with lukewarm purified water and set aside to soak for 10 minutes. Drain dates and reserve soaking liquid. In a food processor, purée dates with 3 to 4 tablespoons of the soaking liquid, honey, oil, vanilla and cinnamon until smooth. (Discard the remaining liquid.) Add bananas and purée again until almost smooth.

Transfer to a stainless steel bowl and stir in peanuts and cacao nibs. Cover and freeze, stirring occasionally, until almost solid—4 to 6 hours. Let ice cream soften a bit at room temperature before serving.

Adapted from a recipe by Leah Smith for Kids Kitchen and Chefs Club, in Austin, Texas

Raw Banana Ice Cream Yields: about 1 quart

20 pitted dates, roughly chopped 2 Tbsp raw honey 2 Tbsp extra-virgin coconut oil 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 /8 tsp ground cinnamon 4 cups sliced very ripe organic bananas ½ cup raw peanuts, coarsely chopped, optional 2 Tbsp cacao nibs

Cheesy Lasagna Rolls Yields: 4 to 6 servings

Adapted from a recipe from Whole Foods Market, Lake Calhoun, Minnesota

photo by Stephen Blancett

Layer ingredients in each ice pop mold like a parfait. Put a sprinkle of granola in first, and then layer yogurt and fresh cut fruit. Add another spoonful of granola to top it all off and freeze the pops for at least 4 to 6 hours.

Nut Butter Granola Bars Yields: 8 bars

2¼ cups rolled oats ¼ cup shredded coconut (without added sugar) ½ cup applesauce 1 /3 cup nut butter (almond or peanut) ¼ tsp baking soda ½ cup raw honey or maple syrup 1 Tbsp milk or almond milk 3 Tbsp chocolate chips Preheat the oven to 350° F. Mix all dry ingredients in one bowl. Mix wet ingredients into a separate bowl; it may help to heat the nut butter a little first.

Combine the wet and dry contents.

Adapted from a recipe by Kensey Goebel for Kids Kitchen and Chefs Club, in Austin, Texas

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Courtesy of TxKidsKitchen.com

ere’s a sampling of healthy snack food recipes that kids love to make—and eat—in class and at home.

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Line a 9-by-13-inch pan with parchment paper. Bake for about 25 minutes.

Let them cool completely before cutting. Store in a plastic container separated by parchment paper. They should keep for about two weeks and may be refrigerated.

Sea salt ½ lb (8 to 10) uncooked lasagna noodles Organic olive or coconut oil 1 cup ricotta cheese 1½ cups prepared marinara sauce 1½ cups packed baby spinach ½ cup shredded mozzarella Preheat oven to 400° F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add noodles and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain well and gently transfer to a clean surface.

Oil the inside of a small roasting pan or casserole dish and set it aside. Working with one noodle at a time, spread with about 2 tablespoons each of the ricotta and marinara, then top with spinach.

Starting at one end, roll up the noodle snugly, and then arrange it in the pan either seam-side down or with the rolls close enough to hold each other closed.

Pour the remaining marinara over assembled rolls, sprinkle with mozzarella and bake until golden and bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes.

Adapted from a recipe from Whole Foods Market

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Strings that Bind

Tennis Unites Family and Friends Globally

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by Tess Vaccaro

ited match between ost fathers siblings or spouses. don’t play Its international contact flavor is another football with their exciting side of ten10-year-old sons, nis. Even the quirky and it’s hard to scoring has its roots imagine any teenin a variety of differage girls asking ent European lantheir mothers to guages and cultures. join their pompom The tennis word for team. Some sports zero is love, which simply are not fammight come from ily-oriented. Some Jacob Grandy (left) John Kotite (right) l’oeuf, the French sports, however, word for egg, or lof, are family-centric the Dutch word for at their core. For honor. Whatever a good example, the origin, all tennis watch a doubles games, sets and tennis game with a matches begin and dad and daughter end with love. taking on mom and The countries son. The chances represented by comare that the kids are petitors at Wimblegiving the adults don, the U.S. Open as good as they’re or any major tennis getting, and they’re event around the all enjoying each Lauren Duke (left) Serena Calabrese (right) world, including the other’s company.

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In spite of its Tournament held at the Bluewater Bay competitive nature, or maybe because Tennis each November, is a global of it, tennis is one of those sports that cornucopia. “I’d never encountered an can bring a family together in healthy Australian in my life,” says Jami Schultz, activity. Consequently, tennis clubs an employee of the center. “Since I such as Bluewater Bay Tennis Censtarted working here I’m friends with ter, in Niceville, offer a wide array of more than a dozen.” programs for adults of every age and The multicultural aspect of tennis playing ability, as well as children from is reflected in the staff and members of tots to teens. A stroll around their 12 Bluewater Bay Center. Schultz’ Aussie courts is likely to yield a grandparent friends include Club Director Gary Berlobbing balls to a grandchild or a spir34

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toldo. Other teaching professionals are from Ireland, Italy and the Virgin Islands.

Owner Bert Daiberl is German and Manager Cliff Drysdale is South African.

Tennis is an accepting and tolerant sport that doesn’t need a translator, so the Irish, Hungarian, Dutch, Turkish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Taiwanese and Iranian languages and accents spoken on the courts don’t stop play for the hundreds of club members from worldwide locales. Their common bond is a family-friendly sport they love. Or l’oeuf. Or lof.

Bluewater Bay Tennis Center, available to the public and members, is located at 777 Bay Dr., in Niceville. For more information, call 850-897-8010 or visit Bluewater Bay Tennis Center on Facebook.

Before settling in Bluewater Bay for 20 years, Tess Vaccaro, an avid tennis player, bike rider and sailor, traveled and lived throughout the world with her military husband. They chose Bluewater Bay because they loved the active lifestyle and unique neighborhoods.

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Dollars for Scholars Keeping College Students Debt-Free

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line with those interests. Not only does this build confidence in the chosen course of studies, but it also opens up scholarship potential. Students need to make a serious effort to meet with professionals in those interest areas and they need to search out internships and scholarships offered by relevant associations and societies.

According to Nelson, it’s never too early to write 500word essays to use for scholarship applications, rather than waiting until they are under pressure with a due date. When done in advance, English teachers and school counselors can help improve them.

Nelson advises students to research which colleges have better reputations in their interest area, getting the details of those they might be interested in attending, such as graduation percentage, acceptance percentage, average student debt load, number of years to graduate, career placement percentage and more. This is so critical that an associate of Nelson’s whose only business is college preparation maintains statistics on every college in the country.

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he school year is about to start, and families with students heading to high school should really be preparing for college. Almost every day we hear about declining college acceptance rates, the rising cost of degrees for those that get in and the increasing burden of student loan debt.

Figures reported by National Center for Education Statistics (nces.ed.gov/fastfacts) indicate that even the big colleges in Florida average around 50 percent acceptance; then it takes an average of five-and-a-half years to get a degree, when most families don’t have the money to pay for four.

Even the 41 percent of students that don’t complete their degree leave with a huge debt burden.

“The college experience seems to be shrouded in mystery for most families,” says Joe Nelson, of Roadmap to College Success. “There are thousands of college information websites, school counselors, books and meetings with college representatives, but students and families remain unprepared.” The outlook for prospective college students is not really that dismal and depressing if families are willing to begin preparing early.

According to Nelson, whose expertise is in college planning, “No matter what your financial situation, no matter what you don’t know about college, there are things families and students can do to improve the chances of getting a degree in four years or less and doing it with little or no student loan debt.” There are two shares to preparing for college, what the parents need to do and what the student needs to do.

In a word, participation. It’s really up to parents that are aware of current and future family finances to deal with documents like the free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form.

Nelson explains to families which assets can increase their estimated family contribution (EFC) number and which don't. It’s important to get this ready early, because financial aid is distributed on a first-come-first-served basis, and it helps to be the first in line.

“Financial strategies should be in place early,” cautions Nelson on his website, RoadMapToCollegeSuccess.com.

“Some of them have to be completed before the high school student becomes a senior. Get assistance in preparing FAFSA and understanding the financial offers from the colleges. If your banker or financial advisor isn’t experienced in this area, a professional college consultant can save you many times their fee. Then you’ll be prepared to positively negotiate the colleges’ financial offers.”

The Students’ Share

In a word, planning. Students tend to think they can deal with problems when they crop up, but don’t realize that planning will stop the problems from occurring in the first place. For example, they should be considering hobbies, skills and abilities to help pinpoint their interests. They should take courses in those areas or volunteer for projects in 36

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o help students increase the chance of having a successful college career without going deep in debt, college planning expert Joe Nelson and Barbara Britt, a retired school teacher of 37 years, offer some tips and strategies.

Parent Tactics ȌȌ Start the process now. ȌȌ Schedule visitation trips to several colleges during the school year to review the campus. ȌȌ Help the student get an internship in their area of interest ȌȌ A FAFSA form, a very detailed report on all of investments and assets, is used to request financial aid. Complete and sent it in at the earliest time available to be first in line. ȌȌ On the FAFSA, you need to report an EFC number (estimated family contribution). Nelson explains that some assets increase the EFC number and some don't. ȌȌ Learn about scholarships, including how to apply and request financial aid from several colleges.

Meet with their financial aid director to negotiate. ȌȌ Have a savings strategy in place to pay for student loan debts when the student finishes college. This will yield at least four years to save and invest.

Student Tactics ȌȌ Prepare intensely to get a high score on the ACT and SAT tests. ȌȌ Be active in as many groups as possible at school and away from school. Colleges consider these activities when deciding admittance and offering aid. ȌȌ Put in community service hours and log them. This also gets admittance and aid consideration. ȌȌ Write 500-word essays as soon as possible. ȌȌ Get recommendation letters. ȌȌ Apply for every scholarship—millions of dollars go unclaimed. ȌȌ Apply to at least five colleges to compare financial offers. ȌȌ Applying to the biggest rival of the college of choice could be a negotiation tool later. ȌȌ Consider smaller or lesser-known colleges that have good curricula in the chosen interest area. They may be less expensive and offer more aid.

Joe Nelson is director of Roadmap to College Success, in Destin. Contact him at 877-955-5025 or RoadMapToCollegeSuccess.com.

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ost of us are familiar with the placebo effect, when actual healing occurs after the only prescription a patient ingests is a sugar pill that the individual believes is medicine.

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He left the hospital against the advice of his physicians and spent the next three months mentally—and physically—reconstructing his spine. His story is one of hope for healing for others, detailed in his latest book, You Are the Placebo: Making Your Mind Matter.

How did your pivotal healing take place?

For two hours twice a day, I went within and began creating a picture of my intended result: a totally healed spine.

Nine-and-a-half weeks after the accident, I got up and walked back into my life fully recovered—without having had a body cast or surgeries. I resumed my chiropractic practice 10 weeks out and was training and lifting weights again while continuing my rehabilitation regimen at 12 weeks. Now, in the nearly 30 years since the accident, I can honestly say that 38

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I rarely experience any back pain.

How does your approach differ from mind over matter?

It’s the same. So many people have been conditioned into believing that mind and body are separate things. There is never a time when the mind isn’t influencing the body and vice versa. The combination is what I call a state of being.

How does the placebo effect work?

Think about the idea of giving somebody a sugar pill, saline solution or a false surgery. A certain percentage of those people will accept, believe and surrender—without analysis—to the “thought” that they are receiving the real substance or treatment. As a result, they’ll program their autonomic nervous systems to manufacture the exact same pharmacy of drugs to match the real substance or treatment. They can make their own antidepressants and painkilling medicines.

Healing is not something that takes place outside of you.

Can you cite examples of disease in which self-healing has been scientifically validated?

There is amazing power in the human mind. Some people’s thoughts heal them; some have made them sick and sometimes even hastened their death.

In the first chapter of You Are the Placebo, I tell a story about one man who died after being told he had cancer, even though an autopsy revealed

he’d been misdiagnosed. A woman plagued by depression for decades improved dramatically and permanently during an antidepressant drug trial, despite the fact that she was in the placebo group. A handful of veterans that participated in a Baylor University study, formerly hobbled by osteoarthritis, were miraculously cured by fake knee surgeries. Plus, scientists have seen sham coronary bypass surgeries that resulted in healing for 83 percent of participants (New England Journal of Medicine). A study of Parkinson’s disease from the University of British Columbia measured better motor coordination for half of the patients after a placebo injection. They were all healed by thought alone. The list goes on.

I’ve personally witnessed many people heal themselves using the same principles of the placebo response, once they understood how, from cancers, multiple sclerosis, lupus, thyroid conditions and irritable bowel syndrome.

How can an ordinary person make that quantum leap and find healing?

Many of us are now recognizing that rather than live in the past, we can create our own future. It requires changing some longstanding conditioned beliefs and the willingness to step into an unfamiliar, uncomfortable, unpredictable state that is consistent with living in the unknown. This happens to be the perfect place from which to create change.

I recommend a meditation that creates physiological changes in the brain and at the cellular level, from 45 to 60 minutes a day. Changing Beliefs and Perceptions meditations are available on my website or individuals can record themselves reading the texts printed in the back of my book.

As we exchange self-limiting beliefs we begin to embody new possibilities.

Joe Dispenza is chairman of Life University Research Council and a faculty member for the International Quantum University for Integrative Medicine, Omega Institute for Holistic Studies and Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health. Visit DrJoeDispenza.com.

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ThetaHealing Workshop – Jul 31, Aug 1, 2. 10am5pm each day. This is a hands-on foundation to ThetaHealing techniques. Learn to shift your brain consciously to a theta state and change beliefs on core, genetic, history and soul levels. $450. The Healing Clinic, 184 Brooks Street, Ste 1, Fort Walton Beach. 850-217-2771. TheHealingClinicFwb.com.

Essential Oils for Dogs - 6pm. Learn the benefits of oils to soothe hot spots, calm pet anxiety, repel fleas, ticks and mosquitoes and more. Samples and door prizes. Free. Pets Behave Training Center, 297 County Line Rd, Niceville. Info: 850-218-7735.

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Aqua Fusion - 9-10am. A blend of yoga, tai-chi and aerobics in the salt water of our outdoor heated pool. $10. East of Eden Retreat and Spa, 234 Dog Hobble Ln, Point Washington, Santa Rosa Beach. 850-7974754. EastOfEdenRetreatAndSpa.com.

The Gospel and Dr. Suess – 10:30am. Reflections on being like Seuss characters who will not budge in their beliefs. Do our beliefs limit life or expand it. Are we spending our energy resisting change or moving forward to an expression of the Divine.

Unity Spiritual Center, 797 Hurlburt Rd, Fort Walton Beach. 850-864-1232. UnityInFWB.org.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 9 The Silence God Awaits – 10:30am. Kabe Woods, ordained Buddhist will discuss bringing silent prayer and meditation, the foundation of spiritual practice at Unity, into our lives and developing these profoundly powerful skills. Unity Spiritual Center, 797 Hurlburt Rd, Fort Walton Beach. 850-864-1232.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 15 Develop Your Intuition Workshop – Aug 15 & 16.

9am-5pm. Your intuition can change your life. Learn: to listen to and trust your inner voice; meditation and how it helps; to use divination tools and more. $550/prepaid, $995/day of, bring-a-friend discount.

Navarre Conference Center, Navarre. Jul Constantine: 850-533-9448. DevelopingMyIntuition.com.

Hot 26 Posture Workshop - 11am-12:30pm. Third in a series to teach the Hot 26 postures at a slower pace, with a deeper understanding of the postures’ benefits, proper alignment and how your body uniquely expresses each posture. Workshop limited to 20 people. $20. Info: 850-217-2771. Hot Yoga Om, 222 Miracle Strip Pkwy, Fort Walton Beach.

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If the Christ or Buddha Returned, Would You Recognize Him – 2-3pm. He has returned and will inspire humanity to see itself as one family, and to rebuild the world so it works for everyone. Free. Pensacola Main Library, Meeting Room C, 239 N Spring St, Pensacola. 850-293-6750. Share-International.us.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 18 Healthy Back with Alice McCall – 6-7:30pm.

Focus on transforming the upper thoracic section of your spine. Beneficial whether you are experiencing back pain or want to prevent future issues.

Teleconference with Alice McCall. $15. Reservations: 850-585-5496. AliceMcCall@earthlink.net.

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 23 Become an Open Channel – 10:30am. Rev Shirley Geer reflects on the affirmation “I am an open chan-

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26 Essential Oils for Dogs – 6:30pm. Learn the benefits of oils to soothe hot spots, calm pet anxiety, repel fleas, ticks and mosquitoes and more. Samples and door prizes. Free. The Doggy Bag, 34904 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Ste 126, Destin. Info: 850-218-7735.

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 27 If the Christ or Buddha Returned, Would You Recognize Him – 3-4pm. He has returned and will inspire humanity to see itself as one family, and to rebuild the world so it works for everyone. Free.

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Chakra Event with Alice McCall – 6-7:30pm. Activate and tune your 10th chakra to access your divine creativity. Powerful energy work; important for spiritual growth. Teleconference with Alice McCall. $20. Reservations: 850-585-5496. AliceMcCall@ earthlink.net. HealingPath.info.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 29 Level Two Reiki Training - 11am-5:30pm. Continuing education and training for those at level one ready to begin work as a practitioner, or just deepen knowledge and abilities. CEU’s for massage therapists. Level One Reiki is a pre-requisite. $250.00. The Healing Clinic, 184 Brooks St, Bldg 1, Fort Walton Beach. 850-217-2771. YoginiFelicia@yahoo.com.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 30 Let Go and Let God – 10:30am. Ron Fearnow discusses how we pack heavy bags which we struggle to carry; letting go of our burdens of baggage allows us to focus on the only thing we need, the knowledge that we carry the divine spirit. Unity Spiritual Center, 797 Hurlburt Rd, Fort Walton Beach. 850-864-1232.

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Summer Chakra Series - 9-10:15am. Tammy Binkley and Shantaya explore seven main chakras of human body; unblock and activate for better energy flow. $15. East of Eden Retreat and Spa, 234 Dog Hobble Ln, Point Washington, Santa Rosa Beach.

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Gentle Yoga - 10:15-11:30am. Very gentle restorative flow and ayurvedic insight are at the core of this peaceful practice. Perfect for beginner level and those with agility issues. $10. East of Eden Retreat and Spa, 234 Dog Hobble Ln, Point Washington, Santa Rosa Beach. 850-797-4754. EastOfEdenRetreatAndSpa.com.

Paddleboard Yoga at Watercolor – 10-11:30am.

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Weekly Meditation – 12:30pm. A different guide leads each week providing different techniques and different styles. Love Offer. Stone Soup ISC, 700 Beal Pkwy, Unit D, FWB. 850-533-6565. Intuitive SpiritualCenter.org.

Dance for Parkinson’s - 12:15-1:15pm. A class for those afflicted with Parkinson’s, showing how dance is still available to you no matter what stage you are in. Caregivers can also attend. Free. Light Energy Dancing, 348 Miracle Strip Pkwy, Ste 27, Fort Walton Beach. 850-543-1970. LightEnergyDancing.com.

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Waiest Qigong, Tai Chi and Meditation Class – 6:15-7:15pm. Train with a true chi monk. Come by and try it for free. $45/month. The Zen Center at Dragon Dojo Martial Arts. 3901 W Hwy 390, Panama City. 850-248-8997, 888-353-9414. Waiest.com.

tuesday Fairytale Dance Classes – Introduce children to dance through storytelling, dress up, imaginative play and movement. $45 per month. Broadway Lights Dance Center, 5668 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze. Days, times: 703-861-9062. FairytaleByChristina@gmail.com. FairytaleByChristina.com.

Hot Yoga Tuesdays – 8:15-9:15am. Heated Hatha 101 offers the benefits of infrared heating and yoga in one experience. The room is heated to 90-95 degrees.

Purify, strengthen and heal body, mind and spirit. $5/ first class. Hot Yoga Om, 222 Miracle Strip Pkwy, Fort Walton Beach. 850-217-2771. HotYogaOm.com.

Ballroom Dance Basics – 6:15-7pm. Learn the basics of Cha Cha, Rumba and East Coast Swing in a low stress, comfortable environment. Become the dancer you’ve wanted to be. $15. Light Energy Dancing, 348 Miracle Strip Pkwy, Ste 27, Fort Walton Beach. 850-543-1970. LightEnergyDancing.com.

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Gentle Flow Yoga – 10-11:15am. Beginner based therapeutic movement combined with breath awareness and guided meditation. Healing for the body, mind and soul.Taught by Master Teacher, Felicia McQuaid with over 12yrs of experience. 850-217-2771. Drop in fee. Dragonfly Yoga, 184 Brooks St. Bldg 2, FWB. 850-217-2771.TheHealingClinicFWB.com.

Taoist Tai Chi Beginner Class – 5pm. Give yourself the gift of health this year. Tai Chi practice is for everyone. Beginners are welcome any time. A Dance Studio, 1047 E John Sims Pkwy, Niceville.

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thursday Waiest Qigong – 6:15-7:15am. Class offers Waiest Qigong, Tai Chi and meditation. Train with a true chi monk. $45/monthly, free/trial. Dragon Dojo Martial Arts, Zen Center, 3901 W Hwy 390, Panama City. 859-248-0999. waiest.com.

Vinyasa Flow - 8:30-9:30am. Practice power vinyasa flow with Laura Bailey. Feel your body move through the challenging yoga asanas to the beat of your favorite tunes. $15. East of Eden Retreat and Spa, 234 Dog Hobble Ln, Point Washington, Santa Rosa Beach. 850-797-4754. EastOfEdenRetreatAndSpa.com.

Alzheimer’s Caregivers Education and Support – 2-4pm. 4th Thur. Covenant Alzheimer’s Services Caregiver Education and Support Group. Onsite respite care can be provided with an RSVP. Unity of Ft Walton Beach, 1797 Hurlburt RD, Ft Walton Beach. Maureen: 850-244-8933.

Yoga Vinyasa Flow – 6-7pm. Learn the basics of yoga and become mindful of the breath. Relax, release and start the journey to a happier you. All levels welcome. $15. Light Energy Dancing, 348 Miracle Strip Pkwy, Ste 27, Fort Walton Beach.

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friday Happy Hour Paddle – 4:30-6:30pm. This adventure is best suited for those with at least moderate athletic ability or paddling experience. Come perfect your paddle technique, enjoy a beautiful sunset as the dolphins dance in the Bay. Tom’s Landing, Marina Choctawhatchee Bay, Pt. Washington. 239-560-6667.

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Twin Hearts Meditation to bless the planet, the people in your life and bring blessings into your own life. $10, $8/punch card). Light Energy Dancing, 348 Miracle Strip Pkwy, Ste 27, Fort Walton Beach. 850-543-1970. LightEnergyDancing.com.

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ACUPUNCTURE REBECCA FREEMAN, AP, MAOM 1180 Eglin Pkwy NE, Shalimar 850-902-2536 • 850-651-0160 RebeccaFreeman08@yahoo.com

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

KOVAR CHIROPRACTIC & WELLNESS CENTER

John S Kovar, DC 29 G Miracle Strip Hwy SW, FWB 850-244-1200 • DrKovar.com Experience the many benefits of acupuncture. Restoring health naturally to patients for more than 30 years, Dr. Kovar also offers chiropractic care, nutrition response testing with designed clinical nutrition, and massage.

DR ANAYA PALAY, DAOM

Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Calhoun Chiropractic 16600 Back Beach Pkwy, Panama City Beach • 850-230-1288 Using ancient wisdom to holistically treat today’s illnesses. Specializing in: Women’s Health including painful or heavy periods, fertility, pre- and post-natal care, peri-menopause and beyond.

DR SHERYL ROE

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

ACUPUNCTURE FACELIFT DR SHERYL ROE

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

AYURVEDA EMERALD COAST FUNCTIONAL FAMILY MEDICINE Peter Kozlowski, M.D. Destin, FWB, Niceville 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 39

BEAUTY BRAVA HAIR STUDIO, DAY SPA & BOUTIQUE BravaHairStudio@gmail.com 850-833-3003 • BravaHairStudio.com

ACUPUNCTURE VETERINARIAN CHRIS LEWIS DVM, CVA

Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist 2101 N Palafox St • 850-433-2812 LewisDVM09@gmail.com Specialized in acupuncture for animals to treat issues involving pain management, arthritis, anxiety, hip dysplasia, skin and other conditions not responding to c o n v e n t i o n a l Ve t e r i n a r i a n Medicine as well as providing traditional Veterinarian medical support. See ad, page 20.

ADDICTION RECOVERY DISCOVERING THE SOLUTION Mar Walt Dr, Ste C. FWB 850-586-7818 DiscoveringTheSolution.com

We are a private, holistic substance abuse treatment center located in the heart of Fort Walton Beach.

Our unique program is specifically customized to fit each individual’s needs. We focus on getting to the root causes of addiction to ensure a successful and lasting recovery. See ad, page 29.

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

112 Beal Pkwy SW, FWB 850-244-2665 • EmeraldAirFWB.com

Shampoos and conditioners incorporate pure aromatherapy essential oils which are beneficial to your hair and also your well being. Continued education and frequent training allow us to provide the most up to date trends and techniques. See ad, page 24.

SALON VEDAT ORGANIC SALON

Janice Skene 114-B Benning Dr, Destin • 850-837-2690 SalonVedat@gmail.com • SalonVedat.com Organic Salon Systems started a revolution of healthier, natural, organic, better performing professional products. Beauty without sacrificing health.

Coloring and smoothing treatments for silky, healthy hair.

No SLS, ammonia, parabens, plastics. See ad, page 11.

BIO-IDENTICAL HORMONE THERAPY NITIN BAWA, MD

DrBawa.com Destin: 850-424-7320 Fort Walton Beach: 850-586-7890 Santa Rosa Beach: 850-534-4170 General medicine with a holistic wellness approach and specialized services in bio-identical hormone therapy, weight loss, food allergies, nutritional analysis and anti-aging procedures. Most insurance accepted. See ad, page 30.

To greatly improve system e f f i c i e n c y, e q u i p m e n t performance, and longevity, eliminate filter-changing inconveniences and provide you home with the purest, healthiest air. Choose Everclean Green. See ad, page 18.

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BODYWORKERS CARING TOUCH

Janet Hardy, LMT Board Certified since 1994 Myofascial Release Therapist Expert Level Santa Rosa Beach • 850-231-9131 CaringTouchTherapy.net In her 20+ years of massage therapy Janet has found the John F. Barnes’ Approach® to be the most effective and holistic treatment for the relief of pain and optimal health. MA17333.

See ad, page 20.

HEALING WATERS PAIN THERAPY 215 Mountain Dr, Ste 112, Destin Bill 850-461-0058, Ryan 850-624-8742 HealingWatersPainTherapy.com HealingWatersPainTherapy@gmail.com

Fast and effective body healing through combining use of the Myokinesthetic System™ and the MPS (microcurrent point stimulation). Most problems are nearly pain-free in four treatments. See ad, page 37.

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. See ad, page 10.

CHELATION DR. EDDIE ZANT, MD

913 Mar Walt Fort Walton Beach • 850-243-8229 36468 Emerald Coast Pkwy, #8102 Destin • 850-650-9500 ACAM Certified Chelation provider . A Participating physician in the successful clinical trial.gov/NIH TACT chelation study. Providing IV infusions and Myers “Cocktail”. Free Consultation. See ad, page 27.

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

Dedicated to a heart centered practice specializing in Healing Touch Energy Therapy, Chakra balancing and Neuromuscular pain management with focus on neck release and low back pain.

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CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES FAIRYTALE BY CHRISTINA

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Fairy Tale by Christina is a one-of-a-kind experience, allowing a storybook to come to life for your child’s birthday party, camp or special event. Ask about our Military Family discount. See ad, page 7.

CHRISTIE MORGAN, LMT

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

Specializing in pain management massage and a blend of therapeutic massage techniques with focused intention to de-stress the body and mind. MA50499. See ad, page 25.

CHIROPRACTIC BLUEWATER CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS CENTER

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

BOUTIQUE BRAVA HAIR STUDIO, DAY SPA & BOUTIQUE BravaHairStudio@gmail.com 850-833-3003 • BravaHairStudio.com

Natural and holistic healthcare.

Offering chiropractic care, lumbar decompression, physical therapies, massage therapy, nutritional education and supplementation.

Allow the body to heal the way it was designed.

Brava Boutique is full of fun and exotic gifts from all over the world. Everything from organic pastas from Italy to Charles Viancin echo friendly lids for healthy food storage. See ad, page 24.

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HENARD FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC Dr Karen Henard, DC 4566 Hwy 20 E, Ste 205, Niceville 850-897-1105 • HenardChiro.com

A second generation chiropractor, Dr. Henard is committed to chiropractic wellness for the family, improving health naturally. More than 16 years’ experience in pediatrics, sports and automobile injuries. Most insurance and affordable cash plans.

KOVAR CHIROPRACTIC & WELLNESS CENTER

John S Kovar, DC 29 G Miracle Strip Hwy SW, FWB 850-244-1200 • DrKovar.com Practicing locally for over 30 years, expertise in treating pain conditions, auto injury and restoring health naturally through nutrition response testing, clinical nutrition, acupuncture, massage and chiropractic wellness care.

PRO-ACTIVE CHIROPRACTIC Dr Brian Schuessler 850-279-4913 4591 Hwy 20 E, #201 Pro-ActiveChiro.com

Adjustments Chiropractic Massage Therapeutic Exercise Ultrasound. Cryotherapy (cold compress). Custom Foot Orthotics Interferential Electro Stimulation Manipulation under Anesthesia (MUA) (When available). See ad, page 38.

COLONIC THERAPY THE METAMORPHOSIS CLINIC

(Formerly Skindeep) Cindy Butler, Owner/Therapist SkindeepDestin.com • 850-269-1414 TheMetamorphosisClinic@gmail.com Body & Mind Wellness Services including, Colonics, Total Body Detox Footbath, Skin Rejuvenation Treatments, Infrared Sauna, Transcendental Meditation training, Lifestyle Transition Coaching, Proven Weight-Loss Program. MA49032/MM27113.

See ad, page 10.

CRAFTS & GIFTS STONE SOUP

Intuitive Spiritual Center 700 Beal Pkwy, Unit D, FWB ShadowBonus@gmail.com • 850-533-6565 Fort Walton’s newest eclectic intuitive center. Locally made crafts by local artisans. Intuitive readings, jewelry, paintings, incense, crystals, pottery, semi-precious stones, wind chimes, diaper cakes, hand painted furniture.

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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.

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.

Re l e a se t r a p p e d e m o t i o n s, eliminate personal obstacles and limiting behaviors.

DR SUSAN WELCH, FAGD

106 Wright Pkwy SW, FWB 850-243-1534 WrightParkwayDentalCenter.com Healthy digestion, well aligned physical structure, proper breathing and a good nights sleep begin with a healthy mouth. We treat sleep disorders, TMJ, headaches, snoring, and sleep apnea. Plus, crowns, teeth whitening, bridges, veneers, mplant restorations, allgner orthodontics, cleanings, digital x-ray imaging, laser periodontal treatment. No mercury fillings. See ad, page 37.

DETOXIFICATION 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 39.

ENVIROMENTAL WELLNESS COMPASS SOLAR ENERGY Serving NW Florida 850-439-0035 CompassSolar.com

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 4.

EMERALD AIR SERVICES, HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING

112 Beal Pkwy SE, FWB 850-244-2665 • EmeraldAirFWB.com To greatly improve system e f f i c i e n c y, e q u i p m e n t performance, and longevity, eliminate filter-changing inconveniences and provide you home with the purest, healthiest air. Choose Everclean Green. See ad, page 18.

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.

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 35.

WELL BEING BY ARLENE

Arlene Cook 850-896-4231 • Enjoyfreedom.biz An Environmental Approach to Wellness

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3 Locations: Rosemary Beach Town Center, on 30 A 9am-1pm Sundays (Year Round) Thursdays (Memorial Day-Labor Day) Grand Boulevard at Sandestin, on Hwy 98 9am-1pm - Saturday (Year Round) Wednesday (Memorial Day-Labor Day) WaterColor Coastal Cerulean Park, on 30A 9am-2pm Sundays (Year Round) Thursdays (March-Labor Day) 850-499-4697 • 30AFarmersMarket.com Serene, beautiful, distinctive and exclusive is the best way to describe the 30A Farmers’ Market Family.

European and coastalinspired markets feature local farmers, makers, bakers, and specialty vendors in an inviting market experience. See ad, page 14.

FOODS & SUPPLEMENTS BODY-B-HEALTHY

2227 Ferdon Blvd, Crestview 850-682-8893 • Find us on Facebook

Knowledgeable staff and cutting edge digital health assessments. Dairyfree and gluten-free food items, supplements, homeopathic solutions and anti-aging products, plus delicious nutritional smoothies. See ad, page 6.

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 35.

GOLDEN ALMOND HEALTH FOOD STORE

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

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MOUNT OF OLIVES HEALTH FOODS 728 W 23rd St, Panama City 850-784-9001 • MountOfOlives.com

Featuring quality products we stand behind. Gluten free foods, non GMO, bulk foods, refrigerated/ frozen organic foods, raw foods, cosmetics, organic pet food. See ad, back cover (Panama City edition).

HEALING ARTS MICHAEL BRANT DEMARIA, PHD

Psychologist, Yoga/Meditation Teacher Sound Healing Artist, Speaker, Author Info@ontos.org • MichaelDemaria.com Free meditation series at Youtube. com/MBDemaria; upcoming events at PeaceWithinNow.com.

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

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 35.

HEALING PATH, ALICE MCCALL

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

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE 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 39.

GEOTHERMAL EMERALD AIR SERVICES, HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING 112 Beal Pkwy SE, FWB 850-244-2665 • EmeraldAirFWB.com

To greatly improve system e f f i c i e n c y, e q u i p m e n t performance, and longevity, eliminate filter-changing inconveniences and provide you home with the purest, healthiest air. Choose Everclean Green. See ad, page 18.

HOLISTIC MEDICINE NITIN BAWA, MD

DrBawa.com Destin: 850-424-7320 Fort Walton Beach: 850-586-7890 Santa Rosa Beach: 850-534-4170 General medicine with a holistic wellness approach and specialized services in bio-identical hormone therapy, weight loss, food allergies, nutritional analysis and antiaging procedures. Most insurance accepted. See ad, page 30.

GULF COAST HOLISTIC PRIMARY CARE

Raquel Skidmore, MD 850-640-1530 756 Harrison Ave, Panama City GulfCoastHolisticAndPrimaryCare.com At GCHPC, your health comes first. A philosophy that joins holistic and conventional medical care where we treat the whole human —mind, body and spirit.

Prescreening to prescribe medical marijuana.

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.

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INTEGRATIVE PSYCHIATRY DR DEBORAH R SIMKIN, MD

DFAACAP, Diplomat ABIHM 4641 Gulfstarr Dr, Ste 106, Destin 850-243-9788 IntegrativePsychiatryOfDestin.com Board certified in neurofeedback and Integrative Medicine.

Simkin specializes in Integrative Psychiatry (complementary and alternative assessments and interventions) and qEEG Z Score LORETA neurofeedback (an advanced neurofeedback which typically allows far fewer sessions). See ad, page 21.

INTUITIVE ARTS JUL CONSTANTINE

Psychic Connections by Juls 850-533-9448 JulConstantine@gmail.com PsychicConnectionsByJuls.com Intuitive, medium, author and teacher. More information on Jul’s website. Discover your intuitive abilities by signing up for a Psychic Development Workshop.

Readings are in person or by phone. See ad, page 24.

THE HEALING CLINIC OF FORT WALTON BEACH Felicia McQuaid 850-217-2771 TheHealingClinicFWB.com

Certified Advanced Angel Reader through Doreen Virtue. Connect with your Angels to receive love filled guidance and clarityabout specific questions and areas of life.

Sessions available in person or via skpe or facetime. See ad, page 31.

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LASER THERAPY

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PRO-ACTIVE CHIROPRACTIC Dr. Brian Schuessler 850-279-4913 4591 Hwy 20 E, #201 Pro-ActiveChiro.com

Adjustments Chiropractic Massage Therapeutic Exercise Ultrasound.

Cryotherapy (cold compress).

Custom Foot Orthotics Interferential Electro Stimulation Manipulation under Anesthesia (MUA) (When available). See ad, page 38.

MASSAGE THERAPY

184 Brooks St. Suite 1 TheHealingClinicFWB.com • 850-217-2771

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Wellness spa features a variety of therapeutic massage modalities, energy therapy, chakra balancing, skincare, hypnotherapy and acupuncture with Dr. Sheryl Roe. Also available for group events, bridal massage parties, couples massage, girl’s day outings and workshops. See ad, page 25.

Well-being and balance await you.

Therapeutic massage, Reiki, Myofascial Release, Transformational healing. Whether you need a deeper touch or more gentle approach we can help. Balance for body, mind and spirit. See ad, page 31.

MEDITATION

April Lee, DC 4400 Hwy 20 E, Niceville 850-897-1177 • BluewaterChiropractic.com Sports and rehabilitation massage therapy. Natural and holistic healthcare. Chiropractic care, lumbar decompression, physical therapies, nutritional education and supplementation. Allow the body to heal the way it was designed.

Laura is a highly skilled therapist under the John Barnes technique.

Under her extraordinary care clients find relief from long held pain and tension that lasts. This gentle technique of quiet pressure and stretching relieves pain from the restriction of connective tissue.

See ad, page 31.

NATUROPATHY HEND-RX NUTRITION & LABORATORIES Dr Garry Hendricks, ND 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. See ad, page 10.

THE ZEN CENTER • WAIEST QIGONG OF PANAMA CITY 3901 W Hwy 390 • 850-248-8997 TheZenCenter.net • Waiest.com

BLUEWATER CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS CENTER

Laura Tyree 850-217-2771 • MA68035 TheHealingClinicFWB.com

Looking for professional, customized massages and facials? Our professional massage therapists and estheticians will customize massage and facial to fit your needs. Make Massage Envy your spa. Two convienent locations in Destin and Fort Walton Beach. See ad, page 11.

THE HEALING CLINIC

8TH ELEMENT WELLNESS LLC

THE HEALING CLINIC OF FORT WALTON BEACH

A unique location offering meditation, qigong and other relaxation and stress relief disciplines, Aromatherapy and Yoga supplies, loose leaf exotic teas, herbs and Holistic products & gifts. See ads, pages 16 & 38.

NEUROFEEDBACK REGATTA CHIROPRACTIC AND LASER CENTER Shawna Hogan, DC 850-424-7856 RegattaChiropractic.com

Offering Chiropractic Care, Massage Therapy, BrainCore Neurofeedback Therapy, and Zerona and Verjú laser body slimming systems. Call to schedule your complimentary consultation today. See ad, page 23.

MYOFASCIAL RELEASE CARING TOUCH

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 17.

Janet Hardy, LMT Board Certified since 1994 Myofascial Release Therapist Expert Level Santa Rosa Beach • 850-231-9131 CaringTouchTherapy.net In her 20+ years of massage therapy Janet has found the John F. Barnes’ Approach® to be the most effective and holistic treatment for the relief of pain and optimal health. MA17333.

See ad, page 20.

DR DEBORAH R SIMKIN, MD

DFAACAP, Diplomat ABIHM 4641 Gulfstarr Dr, Ste 106, Destin 850-243-9788 IntegrativePsychiatryOfDestin.com

Board certified in neurofeedback and Integrative Medicine.

Simkin specializes in Integrative Psychiatry (complementary and alternative assessments and interventions) and qEEG Z Score LORETA neurofeedback (an advanced neurofeedback which typically allows far fewer sessions). See ad, page 21.

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OXYGEN THERAPY DR. EDDIE ZANT, MD HYPERBARIC MEDICINE

913 Mar Walt Fort Walton Beach • 850-243-8229 36468 Emerald Coast Pkwy, #8102 Destin • 850-650-9500 HyperbaricMedicineOfFlorida.com Providing Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for diabetic ulcers of the lower extremities, post radiation issues, chronic bone infections, acute hearing loss, crushing injuries to the extremities. See ad, page 27.

WIND CREEK ATMORE

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ENERGY ALCHEMY

12118 Panama City Beach Pkwy, Ste 10 Lorah Buchanan • 850-527-1514 EnergyAlchemyLorah@gmail.com PranicHealingLorah.com Kathy Johnson • 731-608-1470 EnergyAlchemyKathy@gmail.com Turning imbalance into balance through the use of Pranic Healing, Meditations,Pranic Healing clinics open to the public.

Private Pranic Healing sessions by appointment.

HEALING WATERS PAIN THERAPY 215 Mountain Dr, Ste 112 Destin Bill 850-461-0058, Ryan 850-624-8742 HealingWatersPainTherapy.com HealingWatersPainTherapy@gmail.com

Fast and effective body healing through combining use of the Myokinesthetic System™ and the MPS (microcurrent point stimulation) Most problems are nearly pain-free in four treatments. See ad, page 37.

Sheila Mohammed, MD, MSPH, PhD Board Certified • 850-736-8401 4542 Alba St, Pace 4507 Furling Lane, 213, Destin

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

A serene space for meditation, healing and spirituality. Offering weekly group meditations, healing clinics, yoga combined with energy healing, private Pranic Healing sessions, and Pranic Healing training. Be happy, be well, be blessed.

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REIKI FELICIA MCQUAID, LMT

Master Reiki Teacher THE Healing Clinic of Fort Walton Beach 850-217-2771 TheHealingClinicFWB.com Felicia McQuaid has been offering Reiki healing services since 2005.

She offers regular trainings in all levels of Traditional Usui Reiki Ryoho and Karuna Reiki. Felicia is known for her insight, grace and compassion while working with students and clients. MA61060.

See ad, page 31.

PHYSICAL THERAPY HEALING WATERS PAIN THERAPY 215 Mountain Dr, Ste. 112 Destin Bill 850-461-0058, Ryan 850-624-8742 HealingWatersPainTherapy.com HealingWatersPainTherapy@gmail.com

Fast and effective body healing through combining use of the Myokinesthetic System™ and the MPS (microcurrent point stimulation) Most problems are nearly pain-free in four treatments. See ad, page 37.

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SPA TREATMENTS EAST OF EDEN RETREAT AND SPA 234 Dog Hobble Ln Santa Rosa Beach 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 17.

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Ocean Elements Day Spa, Lic# MM19166 850-598-7945 90 Spires Ln, #8-A, Santa Rosa Beach

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

Spend a few days decompressing, away from the noise of the daily life. Explore our three comfortable HERBella Apothecary & Wellness short-term rental accommodations at Ocean Elements Day spa on our website. Complimentary sauna, wet steam room, Massage salt-water therapy • Organic facials • Rain Drop Therapy pool. Discounted spa services Organic Herbs& & essential oils • Natural nail services daily yoga classes are available to plant oils • Aromatherapy • Reiki Cold pressed organic our retreat guests. See ad,Allpage Products 17. free of paraben, synthetic dyes, harmful chemicals, perfumes and irritants. All products are vegetarian based, some are vegan and gluten-free.

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Holistic and organic, massage, facials, peels, natural nails, gentle waxing, body treatments. Reiki, crystal and aromatherapy sessions, ear candling, detoxification and wellness. Call for appointment.

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