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elicia McQuaid, owner of THE Healing Clinic Fort Walton Beach, will be teaching a new, two-part workshop series, Overcoming Negative Self-Talk and Understanding the Law of Attraction, on October 11 and November 1 at Inspire Yoga & More, in Santa Rosa Beach. McQuaid will explain the power of words as a vibrational force of creation. “Words are more than just something we say, but also have the power to shape relationships, careers and overall health,” says Felicia McQuaid McQuaid. “The use of affirmations has for many become a pathway to peace, success and wholeness.” In part one of the series, the students will learn to create their own affirmation and change the dialogue within themselves in order to change what they see in their life. In part two, McQuaid will demystify the Law of Attraction and explain the power of resonance in the universe; the understanding that we create what we vibrate. McQuaid is an energy specialist and transformational healer. She has trained for more 15 years in modalities such as yoga, Reiki, Theta Healing, Pranic Healing and Angel Therapy.

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nity of Panama City, Unity of Pensacola, the Center for Spiritual Living-Mobile and Unity in Fort Walton Beach will present a spiritual retreat, Unmask Your Real Self, from 4 p.m., October 29 to 1 p.m., November 1, at Camp Beckwith, in Fairhope Alabama. Guests will discover how to unmask their real selves, step into their personal power and live the life they desire. The keynote speaker will be Denise Yeargin and live music will be supplied by Judy Blackwelder. Presentations and activities will be conducted by Rev. Therese Lee, Rev. Jamie Sanders and Rev. Denise Yeargin. Participants will enjoy this beautiful bayfront property with their choice of accommodations that best suits their interests. During free time, they can take advantage of the John of God Crystal light bed, yoga, massage and qigong or relax in a hammock, walk the shore or chat with new friends. This is a time for renewal of mind body and spirit. Cost is $125; for lodging fees and registration, call 850-4382277 or email Unity@Unitypns.org CEU for ministers and licensed teachers.

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Red/Purple Produce is Best for Our Weight and Heart

ew research published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition has found the color of the fruits and vegetables we eat may affect our weight and heart health differently. The study followed 1,272 people over a three-year period, beginning in 2006 and 2008. The researchers compared their respective diets over both periods with levels of cholesterol, weight and waist circumference—all measures of obesity. The research grouped fruits and vegetables into red/purple, yellow, green, orange or white. Among women, greater consumption of red/ purple fruits and vegetables was related to lower weight and abdominal fat, lower blood sugar and reduced total cholesterol. Meanwhile, greater consumption of yellow fruits and vegetables was linked to weight gain over the same period. Among men, the researchers found those that ate more red/purple fruits and vegetables had reduced weight and waists compared to those that ate othercolored foods over the three-year period by an average of 13 and 14 percent, respectively. Greater yellow fruit consumption was linked to lower total cholesterol levels. Green and white fruits and vegetables were associated with reduced abdominal fat gain over the three-year period.

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study from the University of Minnesota has found that two strains of virulent bacteria in the gut significantly increase the incidence of colon cancer, and a change in microbiology of the gut often coincides with colon cancer. The study tested 88 people, of which half had colon tumors. The scientists sampled and analyzed gut bacteria within the subjects to assess their microbiomes. They found that colon cancers were linked to those with microbiomes that had increased levels of Fusobacteria and Providencia species of bacteria. The latter is considered more virulent and responsible for the production of certain enzymes that have been previously linked with colon cancer. These two species of bacteria have also been linked with higher rates of inflammation and infection in other research. Fusobacteria has been found prevalent among people with ulcerative colitis. Providencia species include E. coli and Klebsiella, both found among urinary tract infections, throat infections and others. Microbiological science over the past half a century has found that better food choices can bring about significant healthful changes in the body’s microbiome. These include incorporating prebiotic and fermented foods into one’s diet. 14

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2015 study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control has found that more than half of American children are dehydrated. The research analyzed data from the 2009-2012 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey for children 6 to 19 years old. The study also found that boys have a 76 percent greater likelihood of being dehydrated, and African-Americans were 34 percent more likely to not drink enough water compared with U.S. Caucasians. “Dehydration accounts for hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations each year due to a number of illnesses that can lead to depletion of fluids and electrolytes from the body,” says Dr. Daniel Rauch, associate professor of pediatrics at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, in New York City. It can be difficult for parents to gauge the level of hydration in children. Researchers from the University of Arkansas have determined that urine color provides a reliable indicator of hydration levels, with darker urine indicating increasing levels of dehydration.

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National Festival Celebrates the Art of Storytelling Mix public speaking, acting, comedy and music and we get the performance art of storytelling, practiced by the likes of Mark Twain and Garrison Keillor. The largest related celebration is the 43rd annual International Storytelling Festival, held from October 2 through 4 this year in Jonesborough, Tennessee. More than 15 award-winning storytellers scheduled include Kim Weitkamp, who mixes humorous personal and family stories and original songs; Charlotte Blake Alston, who tells traditional and contemporary stories of African and African-American oral culture, accompanied by native instruments; and Andy Offutt Irwin, known for his mouth noises and the adventures of his 85-year-old Aunt Marguerite Van Camp. Attendees can also tell stories at Story Slam! and Swappin’ Ground events and workshops. Festival producer the International Storytelling Center, together with the Library of Congress and American Folklife Center, also conducts a 26-week Teller-in-Residence training program. Storytelling is not only mentally challenging, it facilitates family and community bonding in a highly social and entertaining format. For more information and preregistration, visit StorytellingCenter.net.

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EPA to Regulate Nanotechnology Pesticides The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will begin to regulate new nanomaterial pesticides due to a lawsuit filed by the Center for Food Safety (CFS). In 2008, a coalition of nonprofits filed a legal petition requesting that the agency recognize the growing class of nanosilver consumer products and their risks, and regulate them as new pesticides. After the EPA failed to acknowledge the petition last December, the coalition sued the agency last March to force it to respond. Nanotechnology manipulates materials at the atomic and molecular levels; they are so tiny they cannot be seen with an ordinary microscope and possess extraordinary mobility and unique chemical and biological properties that increase the potential for biological interaction and toxicity. There are no labeling requirements for nanoscale products. The EPA has since agreed that nanosilver products intended to kill microorganisms qualify as pesticides, and that developers of such products must now seek EPA review and approval before the products are marketed. The agency has not committed, however, to undertake enforcement actions against currently commercialized products that haven’t undergone the EPA registration process, although it has taken action against some noncompliant manufacturers.

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New York State Bans Fracking The Empire State has now officially banned fracking after a seven-year review process. New York Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Joe Martens states, “After exhaustive research and examination of the science and facts, prohibiting high-volume hydraulic fracturing is the only reasonable alternative. Highvolume hydraulic fracturing poses significant adverse impacts to land, air, water, natural resources and potential significant public health impacts that cannot be adequately mitigated.” A findings statement concludes, “There are no feasible or prudent alternatives that adequately avoid or minimize adverse environmental impacts and address risks to public health from this activity.” Two groups heavily involved in the campaign, New Yorkers Against Fracking and Americans Against Fracking, praised the decision. Industry groups have threatened to sue, but the attorneys at Earthjustice (Earthjustice.org) are confident that the New York Department of Environmental Conservation’s exhaustive review will withstand any legal challenges and the nonprofit pledges to stand alongside the state in case of such actions. Vermont outlawed the practice in 2012. Source: EcoWatch.com

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Semios, a Vancouver, Canada, provider of real-time agricultural information and precision pest management tools, has been given U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approval for the first aerosol pheromone-scent products shown effective in disrupting the mating of the codling moth and oriental fruit moth by attracting males to the females’ scent in spots devoid of mates. Pheromones are natural chemicals that many animals use to communicate within their species. Unlike pesticides that kill a wide variety of insects, each pheromone targets a single pest species, leaving beneficial pollinators like bees and predators such as ladybugs unconfused and unharmed. One dispenser is hung in each acre and nothing is sprayed directly on the fruit. Pheromones don’t affect any other organisms, including humans, and can be used by both organic and conventional growers. David Knight, owner of Knight’s Appleden Fruit, Ltd., in Colborne, Ontario, has used the Semios system for two seasons as part of a regulatory trial. He says, “I could see this technology becoming completely mainstream in our industry in the next five or six years.” Traditional insecticides are expensive to buy and time-consuming and laborintensive to apply. Because they’re toxic, workers can’t enter the orchard for a specified number of days after spraying. Knight adds that fruit growers that rely heavily on pollinators to produce their fruit are also keenly aware of the environmental risk posed by pesticides and welcome a natural and less costly alternative; only tiny amounts are needed. Kirk Hillier, Ph.D., a biologist at Canada’s Acadia University, in Nova Scotia, who studies how insects communicate with pheromones, confirms that such scents have also been shown to be effective in both controlling a wider variety of agricultural and household pests and monitoring insects destructive to forests.

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Upbeat Forecast for Long-Term Emissions New data from the U.S. Department of Energy shows that overall domestic energy consumption is slowing and isn’t expected to grow much over the next 25 years, despite a growing economy and population. Usage is forecast to rise 0.3 percent annually between now and 2040, or just half the expected population growth rate, and dramatically less than the 2.4 percent projections for economic growth through 2040. Greenhouse gas emissions from burning fossil fuels are expected to increase only 0.1 percent in the same period. Thanks to a public embrace of energy efficiency, residential fuel consumption may not grow at all over the next quarter-century. With more Americans driving electric and other energy-efficient vehicles, energy use in the transportation sector will decline slightly and gasoline consumption is expected to drop more than 20 percent by 2040. Industrial energy use is expected to grow at less than 1 percent. College students nationwide are supporting the reported progress by conducting divestment campaigns at universities, including Divest Harvard. At a recent event, alumni, including Bill McKibben, founder of 350.org, and former Colorado Senator Tim Wirth, joined students in protesting any investment of the school’s huge endowment fund in fossil fuel companies. Source: eia.gov/consumption/residential

On July 29, Congressman Bill Posey, a Republican representing Florida’s eighth district, took to the U.S. House floor to discuss possible changes in how the medical community views vaccines. According to documents cited in Posey’s testimony, Dr. William Thompson, a vaccine safety researcher for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), revealed to Posey that he attended a meeting in which he was directed to destroy data in the CDC’s research that demonstrated a clear link between the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine and autism. Understanding the gravity of this directive, Thompson reported that he had retained copies of the documents, which he gave to Posey, along with other records that demonstrate fraud within the CDC’s vaccine safety research. Posey pleaded on the House floor, “Mr. Speaker, I believe it’s our duty to ensure that the documents Dr. Thompson provided are not ignored. Therefore, I will provide them to members of Congress and the House committees upon request. Considering the nature of the whistleblower’s documents, as well as the involvement of the CDC, a hearing and a thorough investigation is warranted.” As of press time, Congress had taken no action to address Posey’s testimony. To demand hearings, contact the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman, Representative Jason Chaffetz, at 202-2257751 or OpenCongress.org/people/ show/412270; or the Homeland Security and Government Operations Committee Chairman, Senator Ron Johnson, at 202-224-5323 or Open Congress.org/people/show/412496_ Ron_Johnson. Find local representatives at OpenCongress.org/people.

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onnie Dees opened own health food store in Body-B-Healthy, in Enterprise, Alabama, and Crestview, in 1999. encouraged me to do the “We meet your nutritional same. It has been the best needs by offering the decision or choice I have industry’s most compreever made. hensive line of natural “When someone walks vitamins, minerals, amino into my business and they acids, proteins and stanhave an affliction of any dardized herbal extracts, kind, they need someone as well as supplements for to listen to them who digestion aid and sports truly cares. My staff and I maintenance,” she says. provide that. When they “I have a strong faith in return and express how Bonnie Dees God, our mighty creator. much better they are feelI believe we all have a purpose to live ing, it brings me joy and puts a smile our lives and that we are to be a posion my face. We have such awesome, tive influence to everyone we meet. caring customers, many of whom are Listen to others and really care. Ask already healthy, and it shows. They are God for guidance to help us make a dif- my friends, not just customers, and I ference in people’s lives.” learn from them, as well. It’s such a blessing to be able to do what I believe Body-B-Healthy provides highGod has called me to do.” quality, 100 percent plant-sourced vitamins for the true vegetarian and Dees knows what it’s like to face a natural remedies for sleep disorders, health challenge. “In 1988, I was diagADD and ADHD, diabetes, arthritis, nosed with hepatitis B. I became very high cholesterol, digestive disorders, sick and the outcome did not look very cardiovascular disease, candida and promising,” she says. “I believed with all more. “We are proud to offer our own my heart that I would overcome this horBody-B-Healthy private label supplerible disease. Praying to God, and with ments, as well as essential oils,” says the help of family and friends, we won Dees. “We also serve all natural 100 the battle! After one year of pain and percent fruit smoothies and protein sickness, I improved. I remember wakdrinks off the menu or made to order or ing up one morning and realizing I was micro-clustered alkaline water.” Conve- no longer nauseous. My brother helped nient drive-through is available. in my healing by giving me herbs from Dees recalls, ‘My parents were his store. After this journey in my life, I my biggest influences. My father was knew I had something more to do. After a minister and I was raised in a loving studying and researching all I could on home atmosphere. Reading, sewing, the healing properties of herbs and natucamping and gardening; especially ral remedies, I realized God’s plan and with herbs, were my interests. Learnopened Body-B-Healthy.” ing to garden from my dad provided Body-B-Healthy also offer specialme with the knowledge of the benefits ized services such as DPA Analysis, of the healing properties of natural Zyto Compass Scanning and Nutritional herbs. One of my brothers opened his Blood Analysis. “Our goal is to help our

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YOGA IN CHAIRS Serves the Disabled by Martin Miron

oga Junkie Studio, in Niceville, now offers specialty Yoga in Chairs for those with physical limitations every Thursday at noon. In 2006, Co-owner and Certified Yoga Instructor Kristy Souto trained with Liz Franklin in Ft. Lauderdale for Yoga in Chairs for people living with multiple

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and overall mindset, Souto opened up the class to anyone that might benefit from using a chair during yoga. Yoga Junkie Studio now welcomes students that also suffer from fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, Parkinson’s and postoperative issues. Steffany Moonaz, Ph.D., a health behaviorist and yoga research consultant in Baltimore, Maryland, and founder of Yoga for Arthritis, writes, “If done correctly, modified yoga brings the same physical, mental and spiritual health benefits as regular yoga—helping to prevent muscle loss, improve joint stability and diminish pain and stiffness.” Souto states, “I am really, really proud of our studio. I love that someone who walks with two canes or rides a scooter on bad days has a place every week to do yoga. These students have a support group; a tribe, that accepts and encourages them. If they can't stand today, they don't need to be embarrassed, and they can get as much from their class as someone without these limitations can receive from one of our standard yoga classes.” She suggests that interested participants speak with their doctor before attending to be sure these exercise are okay to add to their exercise routine. The MSF provides information and education to the MS community about health and wellness options that are used for symptom management, pain relief and improved physical and emotional health and well-being. A health and wellness program offers educational materials and referrals, as well as the opportunity to participate in alternative therapies in a structured setting, led by qualified instructors like Souto. Classes such as tai chi, yoga, chair yoga, Pilates and others are offered to MS patients free of charge, thanks to the grant. The studio submits a new grant proposal for the project every six months to MSF and a progress report about the participants in the program to be sure the Yoga in Chairs class supports the Foundation’s guidelines. For students without MS, there is a reduced per class fee of $5. Location: 1157 John Sims Pkwy., Niceville. To preregister (required) call 850-2796980 or visit YogaJunkieStudio.com. natural awakenings October 2015

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adness darkens the world of the 16 percent of Americans diagnosed with clinical depression and the untold millions more that try to cope without a formal diagnosis, according to a University of Colorado study published in Clinical Therapeutics. Just as daunting, an estimated 30 million Americans take prescription antidepressant drugs for premenstrual discomfort, chronic pain and anxiety, as well as depression, according to Dr. James Gordon, a clinical professor of psychiatry at the Georgetown University School of Medicine. He founded and directs the Center for Mind-Body Medicine, in Washington, D.C., and is the renowned author of Unstuck: Your Guide to the Seven-Stage Journey Out of Depression. While conventional medicine offers a smorgasbord of antidepressants, many are ineffective or produce harmful side effects. One University of Pennsylvania study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found scant evidence that they benefit people with mild to moderate depression because the drugs work no better than a placebo in at least 80 percent of cases. Side effects of traditional antidepressants included nausea, headaches, weight gain, insomnia, sexual dysfunction, agitation, irritability, anxiety and even violent behavior and suicidal thoughts, according to the University of Colorado research involving more than 40,000 patients. It further showed that nearly 70 percent of patients stop taking the prescription drugs within three months, largely because of intolerable reactions. Some safer and healthier alternatives exist. “We know that depression is more a symptom than a diagnosis,” says Dr. Hyla Cass, author of numerous related books, including Natural Highs. “It’s a sign of imbalance in biochemistry, 22

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Curcumin, the rhizome of the turmeric plant that gives curry powder its distinctive yellow color, addresses both the symptoms of depression and its underlying causes, says Ajay Goel, Ph.D., director of the Baylor Center for Gastrointestinal Research, in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. A recent study by Goel in Phytotherapy Research showed that this natural spice helps generate new, properly functioning brain cells that manufacture mood-elevating neurotransmitters. Along with being as effective as Prozac (fluoxetine) without the side effects, curcumin can neutralize the suicidal thoughts and violent behavior sometimes displayed in people with major depression taking prescription antidepressants. “We also know that prescription antidepressants become less effective the longer you take them,” says Goel. “Curcumin doesn’t lose its effectiveness over time.” Rhodiola rosea, the well-researched root of an Arctic plant, has brought relief even to some of Cass’ severely depressed patients. Cass points to its ability to help balance stress hormones and stimulate production of the feel-good brain chemical serotonin, much like the claims of prescription drugs, but without any known side effects. A new study published in Phytomedicine confirms that rhodiola is at least as effective as the prescription antidepressant Zoloft (sertraline) in fighting major depression. Cass also recommends 5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan), an extract of the seeds of an African shrub that produces the critical serotonin with no negative side effects. A recent Indian study from the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences comparing the effects of 5-HTP and Prozac confirms that “5-HTP definitely has antidepressant effects in patients with depression.”

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An integrative approach that emphasizes physical activity and a meditation or other spiritual practice can be highly effective in treating all levels of depression, according to Gordon. “It’s a way to get unstuck, to help us move through and beyond depression and other difficulties in our lives,” he says. Exercise triggers rises in mood at least equal to those generated by antidepressant prescription drugs, according to new Duke University research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. People that are depressed often don’t want to move, Gordon comments. “Start with what you can do. Walking a couple of blocks a day is a good beginning.” He notes, “I teach specific meditation techniques such as slow, deep, soft-belly breathing and mindful walking and eating. All have been shown to decrease levels of anxiety and stress, enhance mood and optimism, and promote greater emotional stability and more reliable judgment.” A healthful diet emphasizing vegetables, fruit and healthy fats; strong support from friends and family; creative activities; and connecting with a higher power comprise Gordon’s integrative prescription for a happy life. Kathleen Barnes is author of numerous natural health books, including Food Is Medicine. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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ever stop taking prescription antidepressants cold turkey. Intense depression and other dangerous side effects might result. It can cause severe depression, anxiety, intense agitation and even suicidal thinking. As suggested in my book, The Addicted Brain and How to Break Free, it’s best to slowly wean off the medication with the help of a qualified prescribing healthcare practitioner. The process may take several months, but it’s time well spent and safer.

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AWAKENING THE GLOBAL HEART Compassionate Activists Unite to Write Earth’s New Story by Linda Sechrist

s individuals and in groups, more people today are expressing deep inner caring and compassion for fellow humans and all life on this planet by hitching their heartfelt energies to powerful actions that hold the promise of a sustainable future. In This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. The Climate, author Naomi Klein attests that the power of ferocious love is underestimated by companies and their government advocates. Suggesting that climate change be considered a framework for broader social improvements instead of a single issue, she invites “seizing the moment of discontent” to advance healing the planet and its broken economies and communities. Stories about how ordinary people are energizing local and online communities of practice to improve intergenerational communication, eliminate monetary influence in politics and restore democracy, and support social

justice, community wealth building, independent media, sound health care and clean food and water are frequently missing from mainstream media. Pioneering efforts by activists such as Mario Tigueros, Pachamama Alliance program manager for the Game Changer Intensive; Joshua Gorman, founder of Generation Waking Up; and Cole Kleitsch, founder and director of Walking Civics, warrant widespread attention and support.

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When hundreds of participants in Pachamama’s Awakening the Dreamer symposium, held in cities throughout the U.S., kept asking “What’s next?” Tigueros facilitated the creation of Game Changers, which explores present challenges and possibilities and ways to create a new future. He says, “We wanted to help them in awakening to their personal qualities and strengths before setting out to change the world. While engaging with others and creat-

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ing a global society for all beings to flourish is a goal to strive for, we came to recognize that it takes a collective and collaborative approach within a community of practice to keep the message alive and implement what’s learned in the 12-week training.” A love for social justice prompted Tigueros to recognize the corporate capture of America’s democracy. “Suggesting that symposium participants work with Move to Amend and Citizens’ Climate Lobby made sense,” he explains. One is a nonpartisan coalition of organizations and individuals seeking to end corporate personhood and demand true democracy; the other empowers individuals to exercise their political power. It takes love to inspire the youth of GenY, Generation We and the Digital Generation, all names for the Millenials, to create a new story and transform their lives and communities. Gorman is counting on his peers to help make it happen. “We’re writing a different story than the worn-out one we’ve been led to believe is inevitable,” he says. Some of Generation Waking Up’s young leaders have formed local communities of practice that campaign to get big money out of politics, pressure universities to divest fossil fuel investments, build local and just food systems, end mass incarceration, enroll residents to go solar and inspire everyday citizens to live in more just, sustainable ways. “Young people have a leadership role in spearheading the change our world is calling for. Ultimately, it will only come about with every generation working together,” observes Gorman, who operates from Oakland, California. He’s encouraged when Generation Waking Up members say they want to learn from older adults that spent decades struggling for positive social change. A deep love for the potential of civic engagement prompted Gladstone, New Jersey, resident Kleitsch’s Walking Civics initiative. The intergenerational nonprofit, endorsed by the Campaign for the Civic Mission of Schools, trains military veterans and students as young as 16 as poll workers. “I want to inspire future voters by letting them learn how to do the job

If we are brave enough, often enough, we will fall. When we own our stories of struggle, we can write our own new endings. ~Brené Brown, Rising Strong competently and with integrity, and lead them to participate in democracy’s most cherished act of voting,” advises Kleitsch. It’s currently active in several jurisdictions across the country and will scale up for 2016 and beyond.

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At 15, Kelsey Juliana’s love of family, friends and future generations far outweighed any trepidation she felt in acting as one of two plaintiffs in a legal strategy to protect the atmosphere, guided by Mary Christina Wood, a law professor and author of Nature’s Trust. Wood created the Oregon nonprofit Our Children’s Trust, now operating in all 50 states and internationally, to enforce the duty of government to protect natural resources for present and future generations. It supports youth in bringing legal action in courts, administrative agencies and local legislative bodies. In local Sierra Club chapters, organizers work with facilitators to educate and empower youth to lead campaigns with town councils, legislative chambers and the courts. Mounting research is confirming what many have long suspected— extensive media coverage of negative news can trigger stress, fear and trauma. Images & Voices of Hope (ivoh) Executive Director Mallary Tenore cares deeply about how the media can benefit the world by catalyzing change and meaningful awareness of issues such as

those raised by Our Children’s Trust. “At ivoh, we believe in focusing on the world we want to live in—not only problem-solving in the world we have. We are currently helping our global community of media practitioners tell ‘restorative narratives’, stories that show how people and communities are making a meaningful progression from despair to resilience. Instead of focusing solely on tragedy and trauma, these narratives extend the storyline by showing signs of renewal, recovery and restoration,” explains Tenore.

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James Maskell wishes every media outlet would cover the doctors and health professionals that are applying the “functional/integrative/root cause” approaches to health care. Formerly a vendor of supplements to health professionals, Maskell has morphed his focus to found the Evolution of Medicine Functional Forum, a monthly educational Web show for health professionals and industry insiders. After becoming captivated by functional medicine at a trade show, he developed this fresh, high-tech concept that combines the latest health news, functional medicine research, practice developments and health technologies in a mixed-media format. Offered free on YouTube, it combines interviews, TED-style talks, videos and audience interaction.

“With health politics raising more questions than answers and with technology changing the healthcare landscape, there’s never been a more ripe time for health innovation and accelerating a shift toward what works for most doctors,” remarks Maskell, who also recently collaborated with the Institute for Functional Medicine to live-stream Genomics and Functional Medicine, the most cutting-edge clinical Functional Forum to date. Andrew Brandeis, a licensed naturopathic doctor in San Francisco, developed a challenging new skill set in creating the easy-to-use, mobile Share Practice app, launched 18 months ago and now also available on the Internet. It’s already used by 15,000 doctors nationwide to rate and review the effectiveness of drugs, herbs and supplements. They also ask questions and receive quick feedback about patient treatments. Brandeis sees an even bigger future opportunity. “As we spot trends and see what is working where and why, we can direct research dollars. There are all kinds of off-label uses for drugs, herbs and supplements that we’ll support when we see that 10,000 doctors are using them in the same way for the same thing,” says Brandeis, who enjoys the meaningfulness of this collective contribution. Gery Juleff, of Hopewell, New Jersey, reinvented himself and his career to serve a greater good. Seeking to inspire change through intelligent discussion on environmental issues he founded and hosts the Green Radio Hour broadcast on GreenHourRadio.com. He was formerly a member of the British Foreign Service, serving for 25 years as a diplomat, mostly in Africa and Brazil.

Corralling Ocean Plastics Boyan Slat, 21, of the Netherlands, has devoted his youth to founding and forwarding The Ocean Cleanup, a system in which plastics in our oceans, driven by currents, would amass in accessible zones, reducing cleanup time from theoretical millennia to a manageable period. Leading a team of 100 scientists and engineers for one year, they turned the concept into a potentially viable method to clean up half the Great Pacific Garbage Patch in 10 years. Crowdfunding will launch the pilot phase in Japanese waters in 2016. Slat has been named a United Nations Champion of the Earth. The Ocean Cleanup is a recognized Design of the Year by the London Design Museum. natural awakenings October 2015

In Juleff’s last London foreign office assignment, he dealt with policies on climate change, renewable energy technology and energy security. “My love of Africa, the continent likely to be affected the most by climate change, quickened my sense of needing to do whatever I could to limit any negative effects,” he says. Even though he was innocent about the scope of such an undertaking, “When the station owner suggested I use my knowledge to host a radio show, I said yes.” In What Then Must We Do? Straight Talk About the Next American Revolution, economist and co-founder of the Democracy Collaborative Gar Alperovitz provides many examples of successful community wealth building. He’s been part of a team partnering with others in cities that include Cleveland, Ohio; Jackson, Mississippi; Rochester, New York; and Washington, D.C. As co-chair of The Next System Project, he’s dealing with the bigger picture of long-term systemic change. “The economics of sustainability focus on partnerships with local assets like universities, hospitals and cultural institutions to facilitate broad-based economic security for the entire community,” says Alperovitz. He’s deeply committed to the concept of an ecologically sustainable society, where problemsolving activities nurture democracy.

Waking Up

This small sampling of individuals whose actions are affirming their heart’s directives is not random and signals a larger movement. It represents author Anodea Judith’s explanation for the evolution of our human journey, captured in the title and essence of her book Waking the Global Heart: Humanity’s Rite of Passage from the Love of Power to the Power of Love. James O’Dea, author of The Conscious Activist, says, “As we evolve, we recognize that it’s the heart which holds the great key to our collective healing, to real civility, the courage to face our own shadow and true progress.” Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Visit ItsAllAbout We.com for the recorded interviews. 26

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The number 350 stands for climate safety: to preserve a livable planet, scientists tell us we must reduce the amount of carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, in the atmosphere from its current level of 400 parts per million to below 350 ppm. 350.org is a global climate movement with online campaigns, grassroots organizing and mass public actions coordinated by a global network active in 188 countries. That movement is rising from the bottom up all over the world, and is uniting to create the solutions that will ensure a better future for all. 350 Pensacola provides local support for the global 350.org campaign. The group works along the Gulf Coast to bring people together in an effort to make the safe upper limit of 350 ppm of CO2 in the atmosphere a reality by offers lectures, discussion courses, workshops and other activities to encourage people to examine their personal values and habits and develop strategies for acting on their commitment to a healthy Earth and sustainable future. 350 Pensacola also hosts and organizes community events such as Moving Planet Pensacola, Climate Impacts Day, the annual Cool the Panhandle Funky Bike Fest and Hands Across the Sand.

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Clean Energy Fest

350 Pensacola was recently awarded a Foo Foo Festival grant to host a Clean Energy Fest from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 14, to celebrate the organization’s vision of a clean energy future with live music, food, fun activities and a juried/themed art exhibition at the historic Sacred Heart Hospital Building. The popular regional folk duo Sassafras and other local music groups will perform, and clean energy displays will showcase the present and future potential for clean energy in our community. An exhibition, The Future of Energy, asks artists to showcase an energy future such as wind, solar and people power in all genres of art and design. Artwork for this innovative exhibition will be judged by artists and designers from the Gulf Coast professional art community, university faculty and clean energy initiative leaders.

Don't Frack Florida

This statewide initiative of organizations works collectively for support from local municipalities. Their resolution supports proposed legislation providing a statewide ban on hydraulic fracturing, acid fracturing and well stimulation performed for the purpose of exploration or production of oil or

natural gas in the state of Florida. One of the partners, Food and Water Watch (FoodAndWaterWatch.org), lists cities and counties that have signed on. With Escambia County leading the charge, Northwest Florida is moving toward having the counties east of Escambia sign on: Santa Rosa County, Okaloosa and Walton. It is important that the public and elected officials know the economic, environmental and public health impacts associated with fracking. Don't Frack Florida is providing educational forums and working on a workshop for Santa Rosa County. Visit EarthEthics.us to check for upcoming meetings.

Earth Ethics

Earth Ethics was created to address issues along the Gulf Coast specific to Northwest Florida. The nonprofit legislative and educational arm of Earth Ethics, Earth Action, specializes in grant research, writing and administration, ecological assessments, on-the-ground implementation of restoration and stabilization projects and environmentally based outreach and education, social issues and smart growth practices. Earth Ethics is comprised of public and private stakeholders, and the majority of projects are funded through grants or donations.

Gulf Coast Energy Network (GCEN)

The Gulf Coast Energy Network is a nonprofit coalition of business, government and environmental leaders that promote the efficient use of energy and water resources to benefit consumers, the environment and economic growth. It supports energy efficiency as a costeffective energy resource, promotes the use and expansion of alternative forms of energy and advocates for energy-efficiency policies that minimize costs and lessen greenhouse gas emissions and their impact on the global climate.

Northwest Florida Estuaries and Watersheds Program The estuary program was started by the Nature Conservancy. Resolutions have been signed in Escambia County, Santa Rosa County, Bay County, Gulf County and the cities of Milton, Gulf Breeze and Pensacola to obtain sup-

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The rides are led by well-known Pensacola cyclist and long-time bike commuter Christian Wagley, and certified cycling instructor Timothy Bustos. Minors from 10 to 16 must be accompanied by an adult and wear a helmet. Participants receive information about bicycle laws, safety tips and bicycling skills.

Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE)

~Babe Ruth port for Northwest Florida estuaries and watershed projects that will establish programs for the conservation management, restoration and protection of seven estuaries: Perdido, Pensacola, Choctawhatchee, St. Andrew, Apalachicola, Ochlockone and St. Marks. The project includes four major components: comprehensive updates to watershed management plans for each of the region’s major watersheds; design and permitting of priority projects; project implementation; and monitoring.

Pensacola Bay Green Drinks Every month, people meet up at informal sessions known as Green Drinks, a local chapter of Green Drinks International. It’s a lively mixture of those from the environmental field, nongovernmental organizations, academia, government and business that talk about their perspective ideas, jobs and whatever else they want. It’s a great way of catching up with people with the same interests and making new contacts. Everyone invites someone else, making Green Drinks an organic, self-organizing network. For more information, email Mary Gutierrez at Mary.EarthEthics@coz.net.

Pensacola’s Slow Ride

The slow ride was begun to celebrate the bicycle. Monthly Saturday rides begins at 10 a.m. at Ride More Bicycles, 59 East Gregory Street, in Pensacola and last about an hour-and-a-half. Likeminded cycling people get together to explore the quiet, scenic streets of Pensacola’s many historic neighborhoods.

The Florida PACE funding agency was designed to encourage local governments to subscribe to its statewide, uniform program, rather than pursue purely local efforts that would likely not be able to achieve the economies of scale achievable by the agency. This subscription approach creates markets with little or no cost to local treasuries. Escambia County is subscribed to the fastest-growing PACE program in Florida; the E|VEST commercial financing program for energy efficiency, renewable generation and wind-hardening improvements to benefit property owners and increase construction jobs countywide. That means county commercial property owners have immediate access to financing for improvements providing hurricane protection, energy savings and increased property value.

West Florida Regional Planning Council (WFRPC)

Originally formed as the PensacolaEscambia County Regional Planning Council in 1964, the WFRPC has grown to encompass seven Northwest Florida counties and their municipalities. By 1980, the WFRPC district as it exists today was complete and it encourages citizens throughout the region to become involved in the planning process and actively markets many of the programs it undertakes. Beyond transportation, land use and environmental planning, WFRPC is involved in resource management, hurricane studies, ride-sharing programs, bicycle programs, preparation of county base maps, review of census materials, hazardous materials programs, hazardous waste programs and preparation of comprehensive plans. natural awakenings October 2015

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and guidance appear. This is not about instant gratification. It can take time to establish a relationship with the core of ourselves and usually requires practice. Know that rewarding, inspiring and enlightening gifts await just around the corner. Commit to the practice of connecting with the heart’s wisdom. Listen to that inner voice and be disciplined about maintaining a relationship with that part of self. The results are amazing. Changes in old routines will naturally occur as the guidance from heart wisdom leads the way. In addition to the benefits of heart wisdom, there are separate benefits to meditation such as minimizing stress and enhancing personal balance. In the bustle of life, it is easy to feel stressed or uncertain, which makes starting a practice of meditating with our heart the perfect solution. Alice McCall, BS Psychology, MBA, certified hypnotist and author of Wellness Wisdom, is a Cellular Level Healing consultant. For more information, visit HealingPath.info and WellnessWisdom Healing.com.

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McKay enjoys the creative challenge of making family-pleasing, whole food recipes and converting conventionally cooked recipes for use with a slow cooker. “I especially love the bounty of the autumn harvest, which includes seasonal picks from our family’s urban garden,” she says. She’s found that root vegetables, squash, pumpkin, leeks, mushrooms, leafy greens, Brussels sprouts, apples, pears and nuts all translate well to lower temperature cooking for a longer period. Whether it’s a quick preparation that allows for other activities or a more contemplative, mindful endeavor that can be relaxing in itself, the recipes on the pair’s website, TheZenOf SlowCooking.com, are highly suited for busy people.

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Slow cookers have come a long way since they were first introduced in the 1970s. Today, they come in all shapes and sizes, with inserts, timers and a wide range of settings. Barnhart and McKay recommend the five-tosix-quart size with a removable insert as the most practical. Food cooks in the insert, which can be washed and dried separately, so there’s no need to put the entire slow cooker in the sink to clean up afterwards. Because the slow cooker’s low temperature is about 200° F and the heat is indirect, the appliance uses less liquid than conventional cooking. Many of Barnhart and McKay’s easier recipes simply require putting the ingredients in the slow cooker, selecting the temperature, replacing the lid and turning the appliance on. Fresh garnishes, such as the roasted pumpkin seeds or fried sage leaves for the Butternut Squash Soup, make a crisper contrast to the softer texture of slow-cooked foods, notes McKay. Dishes like Sweet and Spicy Apples can be made the day before; leftovers taste delicious for breakfast with a dollop of yogurt. Barnhart and McKay make their own Sweet & Spicy Ground Spice Blend, available on their website, with proceeds funding cooking classes for adults with developmental disabilities.

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utumn’s shorter days remind us how precious time is, especially when we can spend the hours with good friends and loved ones. That’s why Chicago mothers and bloggers Meg Barnhart and Jane McKay decided to try slow cooking with a Zen approach in creating family meals. With the time they save in food preparation—especially when one recipe can yield an extra lunch or dinner—they free up moments for both family interaction and their own spiritual practices.

“Slow cooking with the sacred intention of slowing down creates a sense of peace and calm after a full day of work and school,” says Barnhart. Once she transitioned to this kind of meal planning and preparation on a regular basis, she realized that it allows her to be more attentive to her family’s needs while a healthy, tasty dinner basically cooks itself. With extra time for meditation and yoga in her daily life, she realizes increased clarity and focus for other interests and demands.

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Butternut Squash Soup Yields: 6 servings Prep Time: 5-10 minutes 5-6 cups butternut squash, diced ½ cup or 1 carrot, chopped 1 cup or 1 small bunch scallions or spring onions, chopped 8 whole sage leaves, fresh (or 1 Tbsp dried) 1 Tbsp rosemary, fresh (or ½ Tbsp dried) 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth 1 cup organic dairy or non-dairy milk

Suggested toppings: Slices of freshly toasted bread, drizzled with olive oil and cubed 1 /3 cup roasted pumpkin seeds 8 additional fresh sage leaves, fried 4 slices of lean bacon or tempeh, crispy and crumbled

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2 cups or 3 medium carrots, diced to ½ inch 1 cup or 2 medium turnips, diced to ½ inch 6 oz Brussels sprouts, trimmed and quartered ½ cup vegetable or chicken broth 4 cloves garlic, minced ¼ cup organic olive oil 1 Tbsp dried oregano 8 oz sliced Portabella mushrooms 1 large onion, sliced into half moons 6 oz blue cheese, crumbled, or vegan cheese 4 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/3-inch slices Black pepper to taste

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Coconut or organic olive oil 2 acorn squash, halved and deseeded 1 cup millet or quinoa ½ can garbanzo beans ½ cup raisins 1 tsp garlic powder ½ tsp black pepper 3 Tbsp fresh chives, snipped ¼ cup lemon juice 2 Tbsp white miso paste Olive oil 4 Tbsp pine nuts, toasted Dressing: 2 tsp Sriracha sauce 1 Tbsp lime juice ¼ cup plain or coconut milk yogurt

Millet and Miso Stuffed Acorn Squash with Sriracha Dressing

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Sweet and Spicy Baked Apples Yields: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Coconut oil 5 medium or 4 large apples 2 tsp lemon juice ¼ cup soft brown, maple or date sugar ½ cup walnuts 1 Tbsp Sweet & Spicy Ground Spice Blend or apple pie spice blend Ice cream topper to serve Oil the inside of the slow cooker insert with coconut oil. Halve and core the apples and sit them in the bottom of the slow cooker insert. Pour the lemon juice over the apples. In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, walnuts and spice blend and press onto and into the apples. Cover and cook on low setting for 4 hours or on high for 2 hours. All recipes adapted from TheZenOf SlowCooking.com by Meg Barnhart and Jane McKay.

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EARLY PUBERTY The New Normal?

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21st-century girls are reaching puberty at dramatically earlier ages than their mothers and grandmothers.

any American girls today are experiencing budding breasts and pubic hair before they are 7 years old, according to the government’s National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. The threshold age has been steadily falling for decades, with the most dramatic decrease between 1997 and 2011. A pivotal 2011 study from the University of Cincinnati showed that U.S. Caucasian girls on average entered puberty at 9.7 years old, three to four months younger than the average age reported by University of North Carolina scientists 14 years earlier and much younger than data from the 1960s. Girls of other ethnicities are also entering puberty at earlier ages, but at less dramatic rates. A 2009 Danish study also showed that their country’s girls were developing breasts a full year earlier than those born 15 years earlier.

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The rise in childhood obesity is the major culprit in today’s lower ages of puberty, according to the 2011 study’s lead researcher, Dr. Frank Biro, director of adolescent medicine at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. He explains, “Body mass index [BMI] is the overwhelmingly predominant factor in the age at which a girl reaches puberty. It’s become more important than race or ethnicity. Heavy white girls and heavy black girls are all maturing earlier.” Science has long shown that fat tissue produces hormones, including estrogen, that can accelerate the process of puberty, especially early breast development, according to Dr. Louise Greenspan and Julianna Deardorff, Ph.D., authors of The New Puberty. Greenspan specializes in pediatric endocrinology at San Francisco’s

Signs to Watch for in Boys Scant information exists charting puberty trends in boys, although medical researcher Dr. Frank Biro’s findings show that unlike overweight girls, some obese boys tend to reach puberty later than average. Professionals at the Nationwide Children’s Hospital, in Columbus, Ohio, suggest talking with a doctor if 34

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Ubiquitous hormone-disrupting chemicals are undoubtedly a culprit in the early puberty epidemic, says Doctor of Naturopathy Michael Murray, of Phoenix, Arizona, who publishes widely on the topic of natural medicine. Endocrine disruptors that trigger the body to produce excess amounts of estrogen include chemicals in clothing, especially children’s sleepwear, furniture and carpets, anything plastic, personal care products, cleaning solvents, glues, dry cleaning chemicals, pesticides, herbicides and non-organic meat and milk. Collectively, they trigger puberty before its natural time. “There’s certainly a link between these persistent pollutants and obesity,” Murray observes. Antibiotics contained in commercial meat and dairy products may be a greater risk than the added hormones, says Greenspan. “Chronic, low-dose antibiotic exposure could affect the body’s microbiome [the microorganism colony in the digestive tract], which can lead to obesity and may also influence puberty.”

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“Considerable research now supports the notion that excessive stress early in life can affect the timing of puberty,” says Greenspan. Stressors can range from sexual or child abuse to stressful family relationships, low emotional investment on the part of parents or a depressed mother. “Girls that grow up in homes without their biological fathers are twice as likely to experience early menarche as girls that grow up with both parents,” advises Deardorff. Biro points out that stress is associated with higher levels of cortisol and obesity. Cortisol, the stress hormone, has been directly related to belly fat in numerous studies.

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These experts all agree that a clean diet is one of the most powerful strategies to protect young girls. Murray recommends reviewing the Environmental Working Group’s list at Tinyurl.com/EWGDirtyDozen. He says, “If you buy these foods organic, you’ll both avoid hormone-disrupting pesticides and herbicides and give children the protection of antioxidants that can help protect against other toxins.” Kathleen Barnes is author of many natural health books, including Food Is Medicine. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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any fitness-seekers run because it’s so simple and adaptable. Running can be done in groups, pairs or alone, with little equipment, skill or planning needed. Anyone can run virtually anytime, anywhere—an indoor treadmill, scenic trail, beach or sidewalk. But all surfaces are not created equal. Recently, opponents of running on hard surfaces such as concrete or asphalt claim they are more apt to cause injuries or pain than dirt or grass. According to body-movement researcher Daniel Ferris, Ph.D., director of the Human Neuromechanics Laboratory at the University of Michigan’s School of Kinesiology, no evidence currently supports the theory that running on harder surfaces leads to more injuries. “However, we see a difference in the injury types,” he reports, noting that it’s likely related to differences in how people strike their feet on different surfaces, thus delivering a different stress load to the rest of the body. Running on hard surfaces is more often correlated with issues like plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendon injuries; softer surfaces are more often linked with soft-tissue injuries such as knee problems. According to Michael Sandler, a running coach and author who has developed a variety of helpful resources on mindful running (MindfulRunning. org), being present is paramount to safer running on varied surfaces. “Enjoy music while running, but you have to be tuned in to your surroundings, too,” says

Sandler, currently based near New York City. “Sometimes runners get injured when changing footwear or surfaces without being aware of how that affects their running. You’re more likely to move faster on cement, than on grass; each surface dictates a different stride.” Some softer surfaces such as grass, trails and sand tend to be more uneven, which can lead to trips, falls and related injuries and require more exertion. In a recent University of Michigan study, walkers expended up to 25 percent more energy on an uneven surface than on a smooth one, while runners experienced no difference in exertion levels. This benefits those that may be walking for weight loss, accelerating calorie burn.

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Ferris recommends that runners and walkers mix up terrains to recruit different muscle groups and make them work in new ways. As a result, a strong inland runner may struggle to complete a run on a beach, which draws more upon the calf muscles. Whether it’s a change of surface or training shoe, Ferris cautions to ease into it, rather than making an abrupt shift. Gail Fuller, a 10-time marathoner and certified running coach in Silver Spring, Maryland, believes that variety is the spice of running. “I love to switch it up; I get bored easily. I’ll run on trails one day, tracks the next,” says Fuller, an asthmatic who took up running 13

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We are like water flowing downstream: Water moves differently when interacting with rock and sand. If we’re present when running on different surfaces, we can move more effortlessly and float along with the surface, rather than fight with it. ~Michael Sandler years ago to mitigate its effects. Fuller encourages new runners, even those with preexisting conditions, to consider different types of runs. “I recently coached a woman working toward her first 5K in Baltimore. She said she had bad knees and only felt comfortable running on a treadmill,” relates Fuller. “We’ve slowly worked in trail runs and hill work to the point where she now enjoys training on hills to get strong for a race.” However, Fuller ultimately tells runners to follow their body’s intuition regarding training. “I dislike treadmills, so I don’t use them. If you don’t like something, even if another seasoned runner recommends it, don’t do it,” she counsels, recalling her own unhappy event runs on Venice Beach sand and a New Jersey boardwalk. “Your body will tell you what it needs.” Being conscious of the mind-body connection can deepen the benefits of running and other workouts—mentally, physically and spiritually—according to Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, worldwide leader of the Shambhala Buddhist tradition, nine-time marathoner and author of Running with the Mind of Meditation. “Instead of spacing out [during] exercise, say, ‘I’m going to be present and relate to my breathing and movement’,” he counsels. “That’s healthy for the mind and the body.” Whatever’s beneath their feet, mindful runners can discover the joys of physical and mental synchronization. Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

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lthough pet owners may consider animal chiropractic services as a modern-day phenomenon, it’s been around since the early 1920s. Proof resides at the Palmer College of Chiropractic library in a report describing an equine chiropractic adjustment course created by B. J. Palmer, who expanded on the work of his father, D.D. Palmer, the founder of chiropractic. It also houses the doctor of chiropractic veterinary diploma issued to graduates. Today, the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association (AVCA) is the primary national source of credentials in a field of medicine that treats horses, dogs, cats, cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, elephants, birds and reptiles. Human and animal chiropractic medicine deals with describing the relationship between the spinal column and nervous system, as well as its crucial role in maintaining overall health. This methodology for animals is especially helpful for enhancing performance—in breeding, training and grooming dogs to conform to the specifications of American Kennel Club dog shows and/or agility competitions—and for horses that compete as jumpers, distance race horses or barrel racers.

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and acupuncture on animals. Having practiced equine sports medicine since 1982, Willard elected in 2005 to extend his education with 200 hours of classroom and laboratory training according to the standard of the International Veterinary Chiropractic Association. Willard had been a skeptic prior to his personal experience. “To help me deal with a compound fracture, my wife dragged me to see a chiropractor. After reaping the physical benefits, I was naturally curious to learn more. Today, I treat the majority of my patients with chiropractic and acupuncture before using conventional treatments,” advises Willard, who emphasizes that he finds these complementary therapies useful in preventing injuries. At one of the barns Willard works with, nearly every performance horse gets an adjustment every 30 days, because the owners can spot subtle differences long before a potential injury occurs. In North America, laws and regulations governing animal chiropractic differ by state. American Veterinary Medicine Association guidelines recommend that a veterinarian should examine an animal and establish a preliminary diagnosis before initiating any alternative treatment. In some locations, a veterinarian must supervise treatments by an animal chiropractor that’s not also a vet. Doctor of Chiropractic Donna Gigliotti, who practices at Macungie Animal Hospital, in Macungie, Pennsylvania, has been treating animals in collaboration with local veterinarians since 1997. She regularly lectures on the benefits and combines techniques such as neurofascial release, which affects the joints, muscles, ligaments and brain. This type of therapy is highly effective in treating genetic predispositions such as canine intervertebral disc disease, which can occur in any dog, but most particularly the dachshund, Lhasa apso and Shih Tzu. Selected for a genetic form of dwarfism, these breeds have discs prone to this age-related form of degeneration. To help delay such related impacts, Gigliotti teaches owners to work with their pet to train them to perform balance exercises that develop the core muscles which hold the spine firmly in place. “I don’t want to repeatedly see a dog for the same issues when it’s possible for the animal to maintain the adjustment with the owner’s help,” notes Gigliotti, who is among a few doctors that have completed advanced neurology training for animals at the Healing Oasis Wellness Center, in Sturtevant, Wisconsin. “Animal chiropractic techniques can also help with symptoms such as lameness, skin problems, bladder and bowel irregularities, sight and hearing loss, breathing difficulties, food and environmental allergies and gait abnormalities,” advises Doctor of Chiropractic Sherry Bresnahan. Licensed in the care of humans and animals, she holds AVCA certification and applies her extensive postgraduate training at Crystal Lake Veterinary Hospital, in Crystal Lake, Illinois. “A pet’s biggest asset is an observant owner. No one knows their constant companion better,” says Bresnahan. “It’s why vets hear statements such as, ‘My cat’s meow is off,’ or,

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‘My dog is acting lethargic,’ or ‘My pet’s eyes seem dull.’ In performance animals like horses, it’s generally the rider that spots something that’s off.” She explains that although she doesn’t need to apply any more chiropractic pressure on animals than she uses on people, it is necessary to stand on bales of hay to place the upper body and hands at the correct angle when making an adjustment on a horse or rodeo bull. Chiropractors that specialize in treating animals are adept at reading the body language of nearly any creature, which can speak volumes about their health challenges.

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uch of America’s supermarket produce is expected to ripen in trucks, stores or at home after traveling many hundreds of miles from field to table. During the past six years, as Americans’ hunger for fresher, bettertasting food has deepened, the number of home gardens has risen by 8 percent, to 113 million. That’s more than one for every three people. Organic gardeners and others find that adding a greenhouse provides just-picked fruit and vegetables at their natural peak of ripeness and significantly extends the growing season. Preplanted seeds and seedlings flourish in the protected environment and provide robust plants for an outdoor garden. Many vegetables, especially greens, can provide multiple harvests in the greenhouse well into the colder months.

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“Greenhouse gardens are a constant experiment,” says Roger Marshall, author of The Greenhouse Gardener’s Manual, in Jamestown, Rhode Island. “I grew olive trees from seed, but they were sterile, so I had to buy propagated trees.

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Like my fig tree, everything will eventually outgrow the space allotted for it.” The plants get nothing unless you provide it, adds Marshall. His two, 300-square-foot greenhouses use 100 gallons of water every three days, some collected in 55-gallon rain barrels. During winters, the unheated greenhouse protects leafy greens and root crops. Hydroponic lettuce and herbs share the propane-heated greenhouse with figs, lemon grass, ginger, galangal and nine citrus trees. He opines there’s nothing like fresh Key lime pie in January. In Alstead, New Hampshire, Celeste Longacre, author of Celeste’s Garden Delights, uses her home greenhouse to give seedlings a head start on spring. She and her husband, Bob, grow nearly all the vegetables they’ll use for the year in the resulting backyard garden, noting that New Hampshire ranks number three for locavore support according to the national StrollingOfTheHeifers.com/ locavoreindex. She recommends, “Start small, with a plant or two, and then make one change a week toward greater self-sustainable living.”

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A greenhouse that creates a warm environment for plants during cold weather may also overheat. “Air circulation is vital; vents and fans are necessary to maintain the right temperature,” advises Longacre, explaining that plants can’t breathe in a damp house. She suggests, “Water only when absolutely necessary and at the soil line, not on the leaves. In hot climates, use shade cloth on the top and sides of the greenhouse.” There are destructive insects and beneficial insects, Longacre says. “Aphids will kill a crop. Ladybugs can eat 50 aphids a day, plus mites and larva. After the aphids are gone, ladybugs like parsley, dill and geraniums for lunch. That will keep them around in case aphids return.” Ladybugs can be ordered online; stick to local species. Some plants, like tomatoes, eggplant or winter fruits, need pollination that can be applied by hand, but it’s time-consuming. An easier solution is to use vibrating trays to shake pollen loose and fans that distribute it from plant-to-plant.

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Even in warmer climates, a greenhouse has benefits. In Orlando, Florida,

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sisters Katherine and Jessica Grandey make good use of a 200-square-foot greenhouse of vertical aeroponic towers. No soil or additional watering is used because plant roots receive a nutrient solution. The small space provides the same amount of greens as a oneacre plot of land while using a tenth of the water, maturing from seed to table-ready produce in five to seven weeks. The siblings donate a portion of their chemicalfree crop to GrowGreen4Women, a nonprofit group that supports cancer patients.

in Longview, Washington. “All greenhouses have microclimates for more or less light or humidity and cooler or warmer temperatures.” For added value, greenhouse gardens act as insulation when situated on a rooftop to reduce heating and cooling costs, plus divert rainwater from drainage systems; the latter being especially valuable in urban zones. Whatever its size or scope, greenhouse gardening also shelters a sense of community. As gardeners trade vegetables for a fisherman’s excess catch or as a thank-you for the loan of tools, they share both lively fare and their love of discovery.

Benefits Beyond Veggies In Norwalk, Iowa, Master Gardener Richard Schreiber, membership director for the Hobby Greenhouse Association, collects succulents and cacti. He keeps his 500-square-foot greenhouse at 50 degrees during chilly months. “After experiments and mistakes, hobbyists find what works best for them. The resultant mix often includes both flowering and fruiting plants,” says Master Gardener Tom Karasek, the association’s president,

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reenhouses can be elaborate or simple, bought or homemade from recycled storm windows and architectural scrap, designed with peaked roofs, hoops or geodesic domes. Some are set on a raised platform to stay above snow and flood levels. Kits at home improvement stores come in many sizes; Ikea even has a mini-greenhouse suitable for a windowsill. Sustainable passive solar models are the latest twist. Add a hammock or lounge chair for a tranquil getaway spot. A whimsical greenhouse built on a platform allows for deep Canadian snows. Recycled 1800s windows comprise both walls and roof with colorfully painted decorations safeguarding

birds as they fly nearby (Tinyurl.com/ Window-Greenhouse). Built in 1936, the art deco-styled Jewel Box, in St. Louis, Missouri, is an outstanding example of greenhouse design, with more than 15,000 square feet of vertical glass and five stair-stepped roofs. Horizontal metal surfaces prevent weather damage (Tinyurl.com/Jewel BoxGreenhouse). Washington State Environmental Chemist David Stone built a greenhouse using Ferrock, a carbon-negative material he invented as a cement substitute. Inside it, winter temperatures remain at 60 degrees, even though it’s near the Canadian border (Tinyurl.com/ Eco-Greenhouse).

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In Mesa, Arizona, a swimming pool is home to tilapia and chickens, wheat and grapes, tomatoes and sweet potatoes. The closed-loop aquaponic farm is an almost entirely self-sustaining ecosystem (Tinyurl.com/PoolGreenhouse). For more ideas, visit Tinyurl.com/ Building-Greenhouses and Tinyurl.com/ SalvageGreenhouses.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1 Aqua Fusion - 9-10am. A blend of yoga, tai-chi and aerobics in the salt water of an outdoor heated pool. $10. East of Eden Retreat and Spa, 234 Dog Hobble Ln, Point Washington, Santa Rosa Beach. 850-797-4754. EastOfEdenRetreatAndSpa.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 Natural Healing and Juice Retreat – 9am-3pm. Cleansing retreat with holistic health expert Amy Likins includes juices, elixirs, soup, etc; yoga for detoxing the organs and balancing the chakras; breathing exercises for cleansing and restoring the nervous system, digestion and elimination. $165. Contact Synergy, 120 Miracle Strip Parkway, Fort Walton Beach. 850-225-9188. SynergyOrganicCafeFWB.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4 The Energy of Love - 10:30-11:30am. Unity founders Charles and Myrtle Fillmore looked deeply into the meaning of love and how Divine Love is the most beautiful attribute of God. Kabe Woods will share the attributes of Divine Love. Free. Unity Church in Ft Walton Beach, 1797 Hurlburt Rd, Ft Walton Beach. 850-864-1232. UnityInFWB.org. Manifestation Workshop – 3-4:30pm. Powerful energy work to co-create your heart’s desire while in spiritual alignment. Techniques that lead to unparalleled results. Teleconference with Alice McCall. $20. Reservations: 850-585-5496. AliceMcCall@ earthlink.net. HealingPath.info.

savethedate SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4 Blessing of the Pets – 3-5pm. With the participation of the youth group and members of the congregation, Unity will celebrate the role pets play in our daily lives. Everything is invited to attend. Please have all pets on a leash or in a carrier. Free. Unity Spiritual Center in Ft Walton Beach, 1797 Hurlburt Rd, Ft Walton Beach. 850864-1232. UnityInFWB.org.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 Pre- and Post-Natal Yoga Teacher Training – Oct 9-11. Three-day comprehensive training on teaching yoga at all stages of pregnancy, birth and beyond. Learn to safely guide women through a prenatal and/or postnatal yoga class with the use of modifications and props. 15 Yoga Alliance CE

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15 Healthy Back with Alice McCall – 6-7pm. Focus on transforming the lower thoracic section of your spine. Beneficial whether you are experiencing back pain or want to prevent future issues. Teleconference with Alice McCall. $15. Reservations: 850-5855496. AliceMcCall@earthlink.net. HealingPath.info. Release, Recover, Rejuvenate: Myofacial Release Workshop – 6-8pm. Learn about one of the largest systems in the body and how to decrease inflammation, aid in pain relief, decrease joint stress and pain, decrease scar tissue, increase sports performance and speed up post workout recovery. $20. Synergy Organic Juice Bar, 120 Miracle Strip Parkway, Fort Walton Beach. 850-225-9188. SynergyOrganicCafeFWB.com.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2 DIY Organic Facials – 6:30-8:30pm. Get and give a facial using a five step process with rose water, aloe, green clay, and essential oils – no synthetic components. Bring a friend, daughter, sister – we will show you both how to look your best for pennies. $25, includes supplies, light refreshments. Esther’s Garden of Healing, 8184 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre. 850-499-3670. EsthersGardenOfHealing.com.

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Hours. Sunshine Yoga, 211-E Main St, Destin. Kim@sunshineyogastudio.com. Radical Flo – 9-10am. Get ready to sweat with our staff as you purify and build your overall physique in this great jump-start to your weekend. $15, $10/ military, student. Hot Yoga Om, 222 Miracle Strip Pkwy, Fort Walton Beach. 850-217-2771. HotYogaOm.com. Body Wrap & Detoxification Social – 6:30-8:30pm. Discuss every day and quarterly cleansing to keep your body functioning at its best, all the while enjoying an essential oil body wrap to help you to detox. Lemon water and fruit available to stay hydrated. $15. Esther’s Garden of Healing, 8184 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre. 850-499-3670. EsthersGardenOfHealing.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 Get In Tune With Your Highest Potential – 9am4pm. Use guided visualization to meet your future self, to help fulfill your life’s purpose. Learn writing, drawing, and movement exercises to help you move forward. $125. Light Energy Dancing, 348 Miracle Strip Parkway, Ste 27, Fort Walton Beach.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11 What Do I Stand For – 10:30-11:15am. Rev Jamie Sanders talks about spiritual wisdom and enlightenment. Knowing who we are and what it is we stand for empowers us to rise to new levels of consciousness. Free. Unity Spiritual Center in Ft Walton Beach, 1797 Hurlburt Rd, Ft Walton Beach. 850-864-1232. UnityInFWB.org. Overcoming Negative Self Talk – Oct 11 & Nov 1. 10:30am-01:30pm. Part 1: Overcoming Negative Self-Talk. Realize the importance of positive inner dialogue as a path to peace, health and success. Part 2: Law of Attraction. Felicia McQuaid will demystify the power of vibration and the law of attraction. Change what you say and you will change what you see. $35/each, $60/for both. Inspire and More Yoga, Blue Mountain Industrial Park, 89 WRM Circle, Santa Rosa Beach. 850-217-2771. TheHealingClinicFwb.com.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14 Kombucha Making Workshop – 6-8pm. Heather Del Castillo provides the scoby, tea, organic sugar, filtered water and hands-on-learning with instructions. You bring a gallon glass jar, thin cloth and a rubber band to place over the top. $30. Synergy Organic Juice

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16 DIY Body Care Basics – 6:30-8:30pm. Learn how quick and easy it can be to make your own shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, insect repellent, sunscreen, lip balm, facial cleanser and much more using common herbs and essential oils you may already have on hand. $15, includes make-and-take body butter. Esther’s Garden of Healing, 8184 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre. 850-499-3670. EsthersGardenOfHealing.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 Playtime Paddleboarding – 9am. Join us on a lazy morning to play on the paddleboards! No board? No worries, our friends at Paradise Paddleboards will lend you one to try. Free. Schooner’s, 290 Yacht Club Dr, Niceville. 850-279-6980. YogaJunkieStudio.com. The Emergence of Maitreya and the Masters of Wisdom – 2:30-3:30pm. The World Teacher and the Masters of Wisdom will inspire humanity to see itself as one family, and to rebuild the world so that it works beautifully for everyone. Free. Pensacola Main Library, Conference Room, 239 North Spring St, Pensacola. Living Probiotics – 3-5pm. Learn to save money by making your own living pro-biotics such as: water and dairy kefir, kombucha, apple cider vinegar and probiotic root beer with water kefir. We will also dig into why living pro-biotics are important for health. $20. Esther’s Garden of Healing, 8184 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre. 850-499-3670. EsthersGardenOfHealing.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 Speaking the Truth – 10:30-11:30am. Our words have tremendous creative power. Speaking unconsciously can actually sabotage our efforts to create a positive life. But consciously speaking spiritual truth enhances its manifestation in our reality. Free. Unity Church in Ft Walton Beach, 1797 Hurlburt Rd, Ft Walton Beach. 850-864-1232. UnityInFWB.org. Bhakti Yoga Workshop – 3-5pm. Chanting is a way of getting in touch with yourself and deepening your grace. It’s opening the heart and letting go of thoughts. An afternoon of bliss, storytelling, Hindu Mythology and Mantra. $35/advance, $40/day of. Sunshine Yoga, 211-E Main St, Destin. Kim@sunshineyogastudio.com. Cool to Bring Kids Family Yoga – 4-5pm. Join us for our family yoga class. Recommended for kids ages 5-12. Regular class fees apply and first child is free, 2nd child is $5. The Yoga Junkie Studio, 1157 John Sims Pkwy, Niceville. 850-279-6980. YogaJunkieStudio.com.

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Rollerball Remedies Make-and-Take – 6:308:30pm. Mix your very own roller ball remedies to help your family. After a short introduction to essential oils and how they affect change in the body, we will rotate to different tables to learn about a few oils individually. $15, includes essential oils and materials for two roller ball bottles w/ oils. Esther’s Garden of Healing, 8184 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre. 850-499-3670. EsthersGardenOfHealing.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 Natural Healing and Juice Retreat – 9am-3pm. Cleansing retreat with holistic health expert Amy Likins includes juices, elixirs, soup, etc; yoga for detoxing the organs and balancing the chakras; breathing exercises for cleansing and restoring the nervous system, digestion and elimination. $165. Contact Synergy, 120 Miracle Strip Parkway, Fort Walton Beach. 850-225-9188. SynergyOrganicCafeFWB.com. Level One Reiki Training – 11am-5pm. Learn the importance of self-care in the relief of health conditions, anxiety, emotional stress. After attunement you will have the ability to channel Reiki for the purpose of healing and relieving the stresses of the body, mind and spirit. $165. The Healing Clinic, 184 Brooks St, Bldg 1, Fort Walton Beach. 850217-2771. TheHealingClinicFWB.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25 The Joy of Letting Go and Letting God – 10:3011:30am. Letting go is a wonderful skill to have. When you get the hang of it, letting go and letting God is empowering and exciting, bringing results that are usually far better than you ever imagined. Free. Unity Church in FWB, 1797 Hurlburt Rd, Ft Walton Beach. 850-864-1232. UnityInFWB.org.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27 Chakra Event with Alice McCall – 6-7:30pm. Activate and tune your 11th chakra to access the platform needed to move into your multidimensional self. Powerful energy work; important for spiritual growth. Teleconference with Alice McCall. $20. Reservations: 850-585-5496. AliceMcCall@earthlink.net. HealingPath.info.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30 Halloween Nia – 7-8pm. Celebrate autumn and All Hallow’s Eve with a fun and unique Nia class, dancing in the glow of a jack-o-lantern. Nia is a fusion of dance and martial arts and healing arts like yoga. Costumes and all ages welcome. $10. Navarre Living Yoga, 8162 Navarre Parkway, Navarre. 850346-3577. NavarreLivingYoga.com.

upcoming SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Essential Oils and Reflexology – 2-4pm. Learn how to get more out of your essential oils by applying them to reflexology points of the feet versus simply the entire sole of the foot. One lucky participant will get to be the volunteer. Free. Esther’s Garden of Healing, 8184 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre. 850-4993670. EsthersGardenOfHealing.com.

daily Yoga – Achieve balance in your mind, body and spirit. Mon, ashtanga vinyasa 6pm; Tues, wellness 11:15 and hot yoga 6pm; Wed, vinyasa flow 6pm; Thurs, yoga back 11:15 and restorative 6pm; Fri, happy hour 6pm. All levels welcome. $5/per class. Yoga Connection PC, 2629 W 23rd St, Ste H, Panama City. 850-785-8805. YogaConnnectionPC.com.

sunday 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. 850-797-4754. EastOfEdenRetreatAndSpa.com. Heated Hatha 101 – 10-11am. Practice in a room heated to 90-95 degrees, moving slowly while building your stamina and flexibility. Designed to encourage proper alignment of the body. Beginners welcome. $15. Hot Yoga Om, 222 Miracle Strip Pkwy, FWB. 850-217-2771. HotYogaOm.com. God in Me: Youth Education Series – 10:30am. Each Sunday the children will learn about the Twelve Powers of God within each person. Each child will create a craft to take home to help them remember that week’s lesson. Free. Unity in FW B, 1797 Hurlburt Rd, FWB. UnityInFWB.org. Full Moon Group Meditation Intro/Workshop – 6-7:30pm. Full moon group meditation workshop: dynamic service to the world and powerful, method of personal spiritual development. Potent, non-denominational. Free. Ever’mans Co-op Educ Center, 315 West Garden Street, Pensacola. 2joneill@gmail. com. Details: TransmissionMeditation.org. Prenatal Yoga – 5:30pm. For women in every stage of pregnancy, the class is designed to help mommy breathe and relax while building balance, improving circulation and toning muscles in a comfortable, supportive environment. The Yoga Junkie Studio, 1157 John Sims Pkwy, Niceville. 850-279-6980. YogaJunkieStudio.com.

monday Massage Monday – 9am-6pm. Depending on the immediate concerns and specific needs of each client, techniques may vary from relaxing Swedish massage to variations of deep tissue massage. $55/with promo code Monday. The Healing Clinic, 184 Brooks St, Bldg 2, FWB. 850-217-2771. TheHealingClinicFWB.com.

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, FWB. 850-543-1970. LightEnergyDancing.com. Meditation & Pranic Healing – 6-7pm. Twin Hearts Meditation to bless the planet, the people in your life and bring blessings into your own life. Stay afterward for our Pranic Healing clinic.. $10, $8/punch card. Light Energy Dancing, 348 Miracle Strip Pkwy, Ste 27, FWB. 850-543-1970. LightEnergyDancing.com.

tuesday 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, FWB. 850-217-2771. HotYogaOm.com. Aquachi Detox Footbath – 10am-2pm. Tues, Thurs & Fri. Ionic foot bath therapy for simple detoxing is a natural way to enhance your overall sense of well-being and amplify the body’s ability to heal itself. $30/30 minute session. The Healing Clinic, 184 Brooks St, Bldg 2, FWB. 850-217-2771. The HealingClinicFWB.com. Yoga for PTSD – 11:45am-12:45pm. For those with PTSD or recovering from trauma, this relaxing class is offered, at reduced rate, at lunch time. Enjoy a serene, light and bright space. Call/text for more details. $10. Light Energy Dancing, 348 Miracle Strip Pkwy, Ste 27, FWB. 850-543-1970. LightEnergyDancing.com. Core Strengthening – 4pm. This is a Pilates-based core class for everyone, from young to old, sedentary to athletic. Mat classes put emphasis on spinal and pelvic alignment, breathing, and developing a strong core or center. Yoga Junkie Studio, 1157 John Sims Pkwy, Niceville. 850-279-6980. Yoga JunkieStudio.com. Chakra Flow – 5:30-6:30pm. Special flow-based class is meant to stimulate the movement of energy in the chakras, the energy centers contained in each individual. They each have a physical, mental, emotional and spiritual trait. Temps range from 98-102°. $15. $10/military, student. Hot Yoga Om, 222 Miracle Strip Pkwy, Fort Walton Beach. 850217-2771. HotYogaOm.com. Acu Yoga – 6pm. Explore the different meridians and subtle energy channels of ancient Chinese medicine, including the stomach, spleen, liver, kidneys,

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wednesday 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. Beginner Belly Dance Classes – Through Nov 18. 6-7:30pm. Learn this beautiful ancient dance art, make new friends, burn calories and have fun. $68/ for the term. Pensacola State College, Warrington Campus 5555 W Hwy 98, Pensacola. Gina Nolan: 770-361-7341. GLWNolan@gmail.com.

thursday 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, FWB. Maureen: 850-244-8933.

friday Aquachi Detox Footbath – 10am-2pm. Ionic foot bath therapy for simple detoxing is a natural way to enhance your overall sense of well-being and amplify the body’s ability to heal itself. $30/30 minute session. The Healing Clinic, 184 Brooks St, Bldg 2, Fort Walton Beach. 850-217-2771. TheHealingClinicFWB.com.

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NATURAL AWAKENINGS MAGAZINE MOBILE/BALDWIN COUNTIES FRANCHISE AVAILABLE FOR SALE – Start a career you can be passionate about. Home based business complete with comprehensive training and support system. Call 239-530-1377 or visit our website; www.naturalawakeningsmag.com/mymagazine.

JUICE, SMOOTHIES, SOUPS AND SALADS – Enjoy our juice and smoothie bar; organic salads to go and organic soups (cold months). 9am-3pm. Mon-Fri. Golden Almond Health Food Store. 339 Racetrack Road, NW. FWB. 850-863-5811. GoldenAlmond.com.

CLASSES/TRAINING

ROOM RENTALS

HEALTH COACHING, NUTRITION AND PERSONAL TRAINING – Do you want to lose weight, get rid of stress, feel good? I offer coaching, meal plans, personal training and Yahweh yoga to help you reach your goals. I will guide you daily and help you succeed. Call Tracy at 850-481-6992.

MEDICAL OFFICE SPACE FOR SALE BY OWNER – Custom finished medical office space in the Heart of Destin. 8 treatment rooms, conference room, large reception area, office space, 3 restrooms, kitchen. Serious inquiries only to: officespaceforsale15@gmail.com.

LIFELONG LEARNING CLASSES REGISTRATION – Begins - 9am -2pm. 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for current students (those who have attended one or both of the past two semesters). 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. for new students (New catalog out in late August). Classes run Sept. 14 thru Nov. 6. UWF/NWFSC Auditorium, Bldg 8, 1170 MLK Blvd, FWB. Call 850-863-6548 or visit www. CLL-FWB.org.

HELP WANTED FREE HELP WANTED CLASSIFIED POSTINGS – Natural Awakenings is committed helping our community find work and employment. Post your help wanted listing, up to 20 words, free of charge in 2015. Deadline is the 15th of the month prior to the month published. We reserve the right to edit, accept or reject all submissions based on suitability. MODELS WANTED – Currently seeking models for a Brazilian wax, Esthetician and Balayage Hair Color. Services provided by Junior Stylist. Each service is $25 to cover cost of products. When booking, please let us know you are interested in being a model. Brava Hair Studio, Day Spa & Boutique,FWB. 850-833-3003. Brava HairStudio.com.

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Meditation & Pranic Healing Clinic – 7-8pm. Come see what pranic healing might do for you. 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, FWB. 850-543-1970. LightEnergyDancing.com.

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OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE – 8th Element Wellness is looking for a reliable, enthusiastic Health care practitioner who wants to rent space and be a complimentary addition to our team. Room for rent in calm environment at 90 Beal Pkwy in Ft Walton Bch. If interested, please call Christie at 850-598-7515 or Alex at 850-582-2285.

SERVICES DEEP CLEANSING FACIAL – Deep Cleansing Facial includes a Microdermabrasion and Enzyme Peel. Only $75 (regular cost over $200). Brava Hair Studio, Day Spa & Boutique, FWB. 850-8333003. BravaHairStudio.com. MYOFASCIAL RELEASE FOR HEALTH MAINTENANCE – Janet Hardy, LMT, BCTMB, John F. Barnes’ expert Myofascial Release therapist is now offering treatment for many womens’ health issues. For more information, please call 850-2319131or email CaringTouch 4Therapy@gmail.com. NATURAL HEALTH CONSULTANTS – Knowledeable, experienced staff members available to help with your questions about natural and organic foods, herbs, supplements and anti-aging products. Golden Almond Health Food Store. 339 Racetrack Road, NW. FWB. 850-863-5811. GoldenAlmond.com. PORTRAITS – Professional portrait studio with amazing backdrops, unique monthly themes, glamorous and romantic styles, plus full of vintage and antique props and backgrounds. 90 minute photo session includes 3 finished digital portraits. Only $200. Brava Hair Studio, Day Spa & Boutique. 850-833-3003. BravaHairStudio.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.

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. See ad, page 15.

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 29.

ACUPUNCTURE FACELIFT DR SHERYL ROE

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 15.

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

112 Beal Pkwy SW, 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 5.

DR ANAYA PALAY, DAOM

Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Calhoun Chiropractic 16600 Back Beach Pkwy, Panama City Beach • 850-230-1288

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AYURVEDA EMERALD COAST FUNCTIONAL FAMILY MEDICINE Peter Kozlowski, MD Destin • FWB • Niceville 850-830-7517 • DocKoz.com DocKozMD@gmail.com

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

Dedicated to a heart centered practice specializing in Healing Touch Energy Therapy, Chakra balancing and Neuromuscular pain management with focus on neck release and low back pain. MA59372. See ad, page 12.

CHRISTIE MORGAN, LMT

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 9.

BEAUTY

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 12.

BOUTIQUE

BRAVA HAIR STUDIO, DAY SPA & BOUTIQUE

BravaHairStudio@gmail.com 850-833-3003 • BravaHairStudio.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 12.

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 12.

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

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.

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 39.

FAIRYTALE BY CHRISTINA

703-861-9062 FairytaleByChristina@gmail.com FairyTaleByChristina.com

(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.

A child’s dream come true... Fairy Tale by Christina is a one-of-akind 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 23.

CHIROPRACTIC BLUEWATER CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS CENTER

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

Dr Karen Henard, DC 4566 Hwy 20 E, Ste 205, Niceville 850-897-1105 • HenardChiro.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 6.

CRAFTS & GIFTS

DETOXIFICATION EMERALD COAST FUNCTIONAL FAMILY MEDICINE Peter Kozlowski, MD Destin • FWB • Niceville 850-830-7517 • DocKoz.com DockOzMD@gmail.com

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. See ad, page 28.

DENTISTRY HENARD FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC

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

COLONIC THERAPY THE METAMORPHOSIS CLINIC

CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES

DR SUSAN WELCH, FAGD

DR DAYTON HART, DMD

IAOMT Protocol 225 W Laurel Ave, Foley, AL 251-943-2471 • DrDaytonHart.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.

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.

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 31.

EMOTIONAL HEALING BACK TO BASIC WELLNESS

Susan Giangiulio, MEd, CECP, CLP 850-240-2279 Back-To-Basic-Wellness.com Certified Lifeline Technique™ and an Emotion Code Practitioner applying kinesiology, known as muscle testing, to communicate with subconscious thoughts. Re l e a se t r a p p e d e m o tio n s , eliminate personal obstacles and limiting behaviors.

Trees are the Earth’s endless effort to speak to the listening heaven. ~Rabindranath Tagore 46

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

SYNERGY ORGANIC JUICE BAR AND CAFÉ

FOODS & SUPPLEMENTS BODY-B-HEALTHY

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

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.

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.

EMERALD AIR SERVICES, HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING

DESTIN NUTRITION

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 5.

WELL BEING BY ARLENE

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

positive health benefits.

Many health challenges today are due to toxins and deficiencies in our environment. Drinking clean, alkaline water with negative ions can have

FARMERS’ MARKET 30A FARMER’S MARKETS

850-499-4697 • 30AFarmersMarket.com 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) WaterColor Coastal Cerulean Park, on 30A 9am-2pm Sundays & Thursday (Year Round)

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 32.

34940 Emerald Coast Pkwy, unit184 850-837-2372 • DestinNutrition.com

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

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

Quality-tested supplements you c a n t r u s t ! We have non-GMO and gluten-free products available. Located in the Best Buy Plaza. See ad, page 12.

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 13.

GOLDEN ALMOND HEALTH FOOD STORE

EMERALD COAST FUNCTIONAL FAMILY MEDICINE Peter Kozlowski, MD Destin • FWB • Niceville 850-830-7517 • DocKoz.com DocKozMD@gmail.com

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

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

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 5.

HEALING ARTS MICHAEL BRANT DEMARIA, PHD

MOUNT OF OLIVES HEALTH FOODS

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

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).

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.

I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order. ~John Burroughs natural awakenings October 2015

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.

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 bioidentical hormone therapy, weight loss, food allergies, nutritional analysis and antiaging procedures. Most insurance accepted. See ad, page 13.

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 35.

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.

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.

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 37.

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. See ad, page 19.

BLUEWATER CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS CENTER

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.

MASSAGE ENVY SPA DESTIN & MASSAGE ENVY SPA FWB

34904 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Unit #132 Destin • 850-650-8500 99 Eglin Pkwy, Unit #5B, Uptown Station FWB • 850-301-2000 MassageEnvy.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 23.

THE HEALING CLINIC OF FORT WALTON BEACH

184 Brooks St, Ste 1 TheHealingClinicFWB.com • 850-217-2771 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 37.

MYOFASCIAL RELEASE CARING TOUCH

MASSAGE THERAPY 8TH ELEMENT WELLNESS LLC 90 Beal Pkwy NW, Ste A1, FWB 850-420-5819

Wellness spa features a variety of therapeutic massage modalities, energy therapy, chakra balancing, skincare, 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 12.

Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success. ~Henry Ford 48

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THE HEALING CLINIC OF FORT WALTON BEACH Laura Tyree 850-217-2771 • MA68035 TheHealingClinicFWB.com

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 37.

NEUROFEEDBACK DR DEBORAH R SIMKIN, MD

PAIN MANAGEMENT INDUSTRIAL MEDICINE INSTITUTE Sheila Mohammed, MD, MSPH, PhD Board Certified • 850-736-8401 4542 Alba St, Pace 4507 Furling Ln, 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.

PRANIC HEALING 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.

LIGHT ENERGY DANCING

SPIRITUAL CENTERS

348 Miracle Strip Pkwy, #27 (behind IHOP) FWB Call or Text 850-543-1970 LightEnergyDancing.com

UNITY IN FORT WALTON BEACH

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. See ad, page 28.

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 37.

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

SPA TREATMENTS R & R DAY SPA, LLC

327-C Racetrack Rd NE, FWB 850-226-8115 • RRDaySpa.com Bruce Bennet, Massage Lic # MA77994 Specializing in organic facials, herbal body wraps, massages, gel mani/pedi, brazilian wax, airbrush tanning and makeup. Relaxed and personalized atmosphere. By appointment only. Visit and book online.

A New Thought Spiritual Center 1797 Hurlburt Rd, FWB 850-864-1232 • UnityInFWB.org

Sunday Service at 10:30am. Wed. prayer at noon. “We Empower You to Fulfill Your Spiritual Purpose”. See ad, page 11.

UNITY OF PANAMA CITY

1764 Lisenby Ave, Panama City PanamaCityUnity@knology.net 850-769-7481 • UnityOfPanamaCity.org Committed to helping people find the way to their own understanding and experience of God and offering positive, practical resources for an abundant and meaningful life. See ad, page 21.

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

WEIGHT-MANAGEMENT NITIN BAWA, MD

DrBawa.com 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 13.

It is not enough to have a good mind; the main thing is to use it well. ~René Descartes natural awakenings October 2015

BURNS FAT | RAISES METABOLISM | DOCTOR SUPERVISED TARGETS NUTRIMOST NICEVILLE

Scott Ewing, DC 705 W John Sims Pkwy 844-441-THIN (8446) ARN ABOUT THIS UNIQUE EmeraldCoastFatLoss.com

BELLY, BUTT, HIPS, THIGHS YOGA STUDIOS

DRAGONFLY YOGA STUDIES

184 Brooks St, SE,IS Bldg 2 FAT LOSS SYSTEM THAT CUSTOM

Using NRF Technology to create a weight loss plan just for you. Lose 20-40 lbs in 40 Days. No strenuous dieting, no hunger, no cravings. Target hormonal imbalance and raise metabolism. Get started today. See ad, page 2.

Downtown FWB • 850-244-0184 DragonFlyYoga.com

SYNERGY YOGA AND WELLNESS

Amy Likins, RYT, Holistic Nutrition Specializing in Personal Wellness 850-243-7492 PLANNED JUST FOR YOU! SynergyOrganiCafeFWB.com

Serene environment for the study and practice of hatha yoga. Certified instructors. Owner/ Director Laura Tryee, E-RYT 500. See ad, page 37.

Scott Ewing, DC, NutriMost Niceville 705 West John Sims Parkway Niceville, HOT YOGAFL OM 32578 844.441.THIN

WELLNESS CENTER

Scott DC THEEwing, METAMORPHOSIS CLINIC

222 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Unit A Downtown Fort Walton Beach 850-217-2771 • HotYogaOM.com

Hot Yoga Om features Far Infrared Heat.Radiant Heat. Radiant Life. Daily classes, amazing teachers. Your first class is $5. Experience it for yourself. See ad, page 37.

(Formerly Skindeep) Cindy Butler, Owner/Therapist SkindeepDestin.com • 850-269-1414 TheMetamorphosisClinic@gmail.com

Yoga for Health and Wellness, Beginner and Intermediate, Offering Nutrition Programs for cancer and immunity, juicing, detox and cleansing, weight loss, digestive health, vegan, vegetarian, gluten free and cooking lessons. See ad, page 31.

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