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This premiere Holistic Expo in Northwest Florida is produced and promoted by Natural Awakenings magazine and sponsored by a group of wellness advocates representing doTerra essential oils. It features a wide variety of exhibitors, live demonstrations and educational stage presentations from notable local holistic practitioners. There will be samples, giveaways and door prizes in order to give all attendees an opportunity to experience and enjoy alternative health care, ultimate wellness, and better lifestyle choices.

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Cost is $15; Light snacks and healthy beverages will be provided. Location: 90 Beal Pkwy. NW, Ft. Walton Beach, There will be raffles, coupons, samples and fun. RSVP (required) to Christie at 850-598-7515.

eorgia Ambarian, owner of Light Energy Dancing, five-time World Cabaret Champion and five-time U.S. National Cabaret Champion, will bring dance as meditation to Panama City's Dance Life Studio from 10 a.m. to noon, February 21. This dance helps people experience a spiritual energy, more freely available, as they use movement in a conscious way. Dance is a great tool towards self discovery, creative expression and improving their energetic flow. No previous dancing ability is required.

Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable flowing clothes and bare feet. There is no charge, but donations are accepted and proceeds will go the National Parkinsons Foundation: Panama City and Fort Walton Beach Chapters.

th Element Wellness will be hosting a Healthy Happy Hour every third Thursday of the month, beginning at 6 p.m., February 18. There will be raffles, coupons, samples and fun. At each meeting, a premier member of the healthy living community will provide cuttingedge concepts on health and ultimate wellness. Topics include removing negative thoughts and healing emotionally through hypnosis, the benefits of acupuncture, improving health with massage and essential oils, and discovering energy healing.

8th Element Wellness is a group of dedicated and professional practitioners that provide compassionate complementary and alternative care and assist clients on their way to wellness. The spa features a variety of therapeutic massage modalities, energy therapy, chakra balancing, skincare, hypnotherapy and acupuncture. It is also available for group events, bridal massage parties, couples massage, girl’s day outings and educational workshops.

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LuLu’s Complimentary Wedding Vow Renewal Ceremony

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ver’man Cooperative Grocery & Cafe has launched a new Charity Eco-Friendly Bag Program to encourage shoppers to use eco-friendly alternatives. For each bag, Ever’man donates five cents to one of three nonprofits. One is committed to providing healthy food, another supports sustainable environmental practices and one ensures the well-being of our pets and wildlife.

The Charity Eco-Friendly Bag Program donation options will be Emerald Coastkeepers, Inc., Waterfront Rescue Mission and Save the Manatee Club through February 29. In the past, shoppers have supported Pensacola’s St. Joseph’s Soup Kitchen, Pensacola Humane Society, The Sierra Club Foundation, Bay Area Food Bank, Scenic Highway Foundation, and the Wildlife Sanctuary.

Ever’man sells natural and certified organic products, vitamin supplements, local and organic produce, wholesome baked goods, hot deli lunches and environmentally friendly products, and hosts educational classes and events.

Location: 315 W. Garden St., Pensacola. For more information, call 850-438-0402 or visit EverMan.org.

Tropical Re-Union Wedding Vow Renewal Ceremony is definitely the most unique present one spouse could give the other for Valentine’s Day, and it’s totally free. Couples can renew their wedding vows at LuLu’s restaurant, in Destin, on February 14, at a 2 p.m. wedding vow renewal ceremony that will be officiated by Hurricane Jane, an ordained minister and member of the Parrott Heads club. Guests are encouraged to arrive a little early and stay for the fun.

Loving couples will enjoy a romantic afternoon on LuLu’s private sandy beach along the Choctawhatchee Bay, with live entertainment, champagne, cake, flowers and a customized commemorative wedding vow renewal certificate.

Prizes will be awarded to the couples that have been married the longest, shortest, and are dressed the most festively.

LuLu’s is located at the foot of the Mid Bay Bridge next to Legendary Marina, in Destin. Register in advance at Tinyurl. com/LuLuWeddingVows or on the day of the event starting at 11 a.m. For more information, call 850-710-5858 or visit LuLuBuffett.com.

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Emily Gold, a Pilates instructor at Pure Pilates, in Pensacola, partnered with the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America to become their official representative and local coordinator in order to offer Pensacola a support group.

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Kids Get Fewer Cavities When Mothers Chew Xylitol Gum

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esearch published in the International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry has concluded mothers that chew natural xylitol gum regularly will significantly reduce oral infections of mutans streptococcus bacteria in their infants. Five research teams and 11 randomized studies of 601 mothers and their children showed 46 percent fewer infections of the bacteria, which is the central species responsible for dental caries and periodontal disease. The studies included children that were 6, 9, 12, 18 and 24 months old.

Other research supports the claim of xylitol’s beneficial nature. A study from the University of Manchester, in England, analyzing data from 4,216 schoolchildren, showed that using toothpaste containing xylitol with fluoride resulted in 13 percent less tooth decay than using toothpaste with fluoride only.

Note: Xylitol is toxic to dogs; if ingested, consult a veterinarian.

High-Fructose Sweetener Aggravates Asthma and Bronchitis

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large study from the New York Medical College and the University of Massachusetts found that high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is linked to a greater risk of asthma and chronic bronchitis. The research included 2,801 people between the ages of 20 and 55 years old. The scientists utilized health data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey of 2003 to 2006 to compare people with a history of chronic bronchitis.

The study measured the types of soft drinks consumed, eliminating risks related to known asthma relationships such as smoking. The researchers found those that drank five or more HFCS-containing sodas per week had an 80 percent increased incidence of chronic bronchitis.

Greater intake of HFCS has also been linked with higher risk of other health conditions, including diabetes and obesity.

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eti pots, used for centuries in Asian cultures to support nasal health and eliminate toxins from the nasal mucosa, have become increasingly popular in the Western world.

People use the small Aladdin’s lamp-looking pots to help flush sinuses, usually by pouring a mild solution of unrefined sea salt and water from one nostril through the other (avoid common table salt because it can irritate mucous membranes). The process flushes out unwanted mucus, bacteria, fungi and other microorganisms.

Frequent nasal flushing is credited with preventing and relieving sinus infections. Some experts recommend a stronger remedy if an infection is present.

“The bacteria and fungus stick rather well to the nasal mucosa and few are flushed out with saline flushes,” remarks Herbalist Steven Frank, of Nature’s Rite. LLC. “Most of these nasty pathogens adhere to the mucosa with what is called a biofilm. Within this slime layer, they are well protected and thrive within the warm moist sinuses, so a small saline bath once a day doesn’t bother them much at all.”

To deal with stubborn sinus problems, Frank likes using the neti pot with a colloidal silver wash that is retained in the nostrils for ten minutes. This can be supported with regular intra-nasal spraying of the colloid throughout the day.

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Kids Learn Social Skills Through Pretending and Joking

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esearch published in the journal Cognitive Science has found that toddlers with parents that played with them using humor and fantasy gained increased skills for learning, imagining and bonding, along with thinking in abstract ways.

The researchers tested children between 16 and 24 months old in two phases. The first utilized action play among 25 kids and the second utilized verbal play among 40 children. The parents and children pretended to do activities such as washing their hands with no soap or creating situations using a toy.

During the second phase, the children and parents played around jokingly by using words, identifying things in funny ways and making believe they were doing things.

The researchers found that joking and pretend play allowed the kids to distinguish cues that helped them communicate and develop skills to understand intentions. The study also found that older toddlers relied more on verbal cues to understand pretending and joking communications.

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A place to train that is full of positivity and light.

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

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Super Bowl Eco-Stadium Gains National Spotlight

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The 50th Super Bowl will take place February 7 at the brandnew Levi’s Stadium, in Santa Clara, outside San Francisco, and the anniversary isn’t the only thing that’s historic. As part of a trend toward sustainability in athletic facilities, it’s the greenest and most technologically advanced professional football stadium in the U.S. The structure is designed to support sustainability, located on a site with accessible public transportation plus a bike path to encourage fans to pedal to and from games.

Its predominantly open and airy, environmentally friendly building plan also takes advantage of the Silicon Valley climate. One outstanding feature is the green roof atop the suite tower on the west side of the stadium. Another is the three solar bridges connecting the main parking area to the stadium that generate energy from hundreds of solar panels.

All of the wood used was repurposed from a local airplane hangar at Moffett Field, in Mountain View, California, and other reclaimed building products were used where possible. Reclaimed water sources serve potable and non-potable uses, including playing field irrigation. The local suppliers providing farm-to-table food menus also are required to practice composting and recycling to the greatest extent possible.

For more information, visit LevisStadium.com.

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McCormick Going Non-GMO McCormick, the world’s largest spice company, plans to eliminate almost all genetically modified (GMO) ingredients from their product line by 2016. In response to increased consumer demand for healthier options, 80 percent of its overall gourmet herb and spice business in the U.S. will be both organic and non-GMO by 2016, as well as all McCormick-branded herbs, spices and extracts sold in the U.S.

They will voluntarily label the updated products to inform consumers as part of a commitment to transparency and consumer education. The first product introduced, a non-GMO vanilla extract, is already available.

McCormick also uses steam treatments in its processing to preserve the health benefits of spices instead of the ionizing irradiation used by competitors. Although food radiation is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, some studies link it to significant health problems.

“Our consumers are increasingly interested in quality flavors with pure ingredients in their food,” says McCormick President and Chief Operating Officer Lawrence Kurzius. “Our efforts prove that we are listening to consumers and are committed to continuing to evolve.”

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Pioneering Aspen Ski Town Runs Entirely on Renewables

Aspen, Colorado, with a population of 7,000, has become the third municipality in the country, along with Burlington, Vermont, and Greensburg, Kansas, to receive all of its power from renewable sources. Its energy portfolio now consists primarily of wind power and hydroelectric, with smaller contributions from solar and geothermal.

The development reflects a decadelong effort made possible in part by a significant drop in the price of renewable energy and new government regulations that internalize some of the pollution costs of fossil fuels, making energy sources like coal increasingly uncompetitive. More than one-third of American coal plants have been shut down in the past six years and new carbon rules make it possible that no new coal plants will ever be built in the U.S. Source: ThinkProgress.org

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The java might taste even better if we reduce the amount of waste traditionally involved. Here are a few ways to better cherish Earth’s resources.

Avoid the paper cup; carry a reusable thermos or insulated bottle instead as a matter of routine. Author and activist Beth Terry, in her book Plastic Free: How I Kicked the Habit and How You Can Too suggests both stainless steel beverage containers and mugs. She also recommends glass mason jars and points out that EcoJarz recently began making stainless steel caps and lids instead of plastic. Learn more at MyPlastic FreeLife.com. Terry further cites the unhealthy aspects of continual use of paper cups because, “Many are lined with plastic, and the plastic lids are often the equivalent of Styrofoam.”

If caught without a favorite reusable container, Treehugger.com’s Katherine Martinko recommends at least giving an old paper cup one more turn. “It’s not a zero waste solution, but if you’ve already got a paper cup in your car or kitchen, you might as well extend its life. Wash and hand it over the next time you get a coffee,” she suggests. “It will still do the job.”

For those that add cream, milk or sugar to coffee, consider the waste involved just in the plastic and wood stirrers provided by the shop that are tossed in the trash after serving their one-time function. “Avoid all of them,” advises Terry.

“Carry a clean utensil in the car,” such as a bamboo tableware or a spork (combination spoon and fork). Cutting down or weaning off of dairy, sugar and especially sugar substitutes is another healthful move.

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Dr. Susan Welch Advocates Holistic Health Begins with the Mouth

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usan M. Welch, goals of providing DDS, is one of exceptional patient a small number care, as well as beof farsighted healthing a mommy to my 9-year-old girl and care professionals 8-year-old twin boys; who have embraced we're very busy!” functional medicine in their practice.

Welch received Their focus includes, her Bachelor of Scibut goes beyond, ence degree, gradutraditional symptomating cum laude, oriented treatment in 1992 from Ball to the well-being of State University, and the whole person. In immediately entered dentistry, this new graduate school at the Susan Welch healthcare paradigm University of Michiconsiders the oral cavity a key gateway gan School of Dentistry. In 1996, she when considering the status of the entire completed her Doctorate of Dental Surbody. The systemic health dentist congery (DDS) degree and entered into the siders the gums, tongue, teeth, jaw and USAF, where she was named the Junior throat as integrated indicators of whole Dental Officer of the Year, the Air Force's body fitness. top honor for junior dental officers.

“What I am developing within my

For the past 11 years, she has been practice is a program toward overall focusing her continuing education wellness, beginning from the perspective on temporal mandibular joint (TMJ) of the mouth, which is the beginning disorders and chronic head and neck of the gastrointestinal tract and airway,” pain, as well as snoring and obstructive says Welch. “We help our patients learn sleep apnea appliance therapy. In 2014, how they can improve their health.” she earned diplomate status in both the

Welch, who has lived in the Fort American Board of Craniofacial Pain Walton Beach area for more than 15 and the American Board of Craniofacial years, came to the area via the military, Pain and Dental Sleep Medicine. Her where she served more than years in next academic goal is to earn diplothe Air Force Dental Corps, separatmate status with the American Board of ing in 2003 to remain in the area with Dental Sleep Medicine. her husband Brian, who was serving in

Treating TMJ disorders and dental special operations. He retired in 2010. sleep medicine (snoring and obstructive

“I’m proud of his service to our sleep apnea disease) is not a recogcountry,” Welch says. “And his partnized specialty in dentistry. However, nership is invaluable to me. Without obtaining diplomate status recognizes him, I wouldn’t be able to achieve my both the clinical and academic exper20

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tise recommended to be co-treating these disorders with medical physicians, physical therapist, nutritionists and chiropractic providers. This is an area of Welch’s expertise, as is providing general dental oral health care for her entire patient base—or patient family, as she often refers to them.

A dentist cannot diagnose sleep

apnea, but Welch understands the importance of screening for the signs and symptoms of sleep disordered breathing (SDB), as well as educating patients about sleep architecture and in some cases, referring them to a physician for an assessment and diagnostic sleep study.

Welch has recently been investigating forms of SDB that do not technically meet the definition of sleep apnea, such as upper airway resistance syndrome (UARS) and respiratory effort-related arousal (RERA) events, which cause severe fatigue. Patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can be treated with a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device. Longterm treatment with CPAP reduces both mortality and the acute blood pressure elevation that occurs with SDB. However, the machine and facial mask aren’t comfortable for everyone.

“Many people continue to have issues that they are not able to solve with the CPAP or they just don’t care for that type of apparatus, and become non-compliant,” says Welch. “Then, the physician can refer the patient to me to make an oral appliance that brings the lower jaw forward. However, even oral appliances may fail certain patients, because one solution does not fit all,” notes Welch.

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

Welch also consults with other

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

Nutrition is another area that Welch is passionate about in her functional approach to whole body health, saying, “We’re trained to evaluate a patient’s diet on their risk for cavities. But beyond that, functional medicine recognizes nutrition is how we fuel and fix the entire body. Give the body what it needs and it heals itself. The inflammation of gum disease and jaw and throat problems, for example, can be addressed nutritionally. A supplement packet is often a part of my treatment program for a patient.”

Welch is an active member in the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain, American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, Christian Medical Dental Association and American Academy of Facial Esthetics.

She also is a member of Florida's and Okaloosa-Walton Dental Society affiliates, because she believes it is critical to organized dentistry to support the profession at the state and national levels.

She believes in sharing her knowledge with other dentists, her patients and staff, as well as the local community. In the past, Welch has given lectures to the local Dental Study Club (the third-oldest study club in Florida), with emphasis on screening for sleep breathing disorders and appliance therapy for obstructive sleep apnea and snoring. For the past four years, Welch has presented a table clinic at the Emerald Coast Home Show, and recently participated in a community project called the Homeless Veterans Stand Down, screening 35 veterans and providing pro bona treatment for 10 of them. Welch says she is honored to be helping her patient family achieve overall wellness and health by providing the future of dental care today.

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early 800 healthcare professionals, representing more than 35 countries and backgrounds ranging from osteopathic, physical therapy and chiropractic to massage therapy and Rolfing, met recently at the fourth Fascia Research Congress (FRC).

Seen by many as too long in coming, the focus of the biennial meetings is the investigation of a major factor behind much of disease, pain and aging.

The congress, first held at Harvard in 2007, was developed as an educational symposium for international researchers to present the latest findings on fascia—connective tissue which is primarily a collagenous web throughout the body, transports vital elements and supports all biological structures—to the medical, clinical and research communities. In particular, information is emerging regarding the structure, functions and implications of fascial tissue.

Manual therapists seeking to better understand causes of pain and for ways to help their patients, are among the most enthusiastic attendees at these biennial congresses. Research findings that validate the importance of addressing connective tissue in therapeutic treatment practices is opening doors for effective approaches to relieving pain.

And it is supporting methods taught by such leading therapists as John F. Barnes, PT, named by Massage magazine as one

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of the most influential persons in the therapeutic profession in the last century.

One outstanding presentation at this year’s FRC was delivered by French hand and wrist surgeon Dr. Jean Claude Guimberteau. Using an endoscopic camera, Guimberteau films living connective tissue, magnifying the images from five to 200 times. The videos, and his recent book Architecture of Human Living Fascia, show images of a shiny mesh-like web made of fibrils of fascial tissue. It’s fascinating to see the glistening, net-like, fluid-filled threads sliding upon themselves, continuously changing geometrical shapes and configurations. They even split apart as they adapt to body’s movements.

One of Guimberteau’s videos is a side view that shows the area above and below the skin of retracted tissue while a therapist’s fingers are making small, circular movements on the surface of the skin, simulating massage therapy. The pressure of the therapist’s fingers can be seen in the underlying tissue. In effective myofascial release (MFR) there is an emphasis on the three-dimensional nature of the fascial system, feeling the depth barrier and also learning how to feel the opening of the system while allowing sufficient time for the tissue to respond.

The mesmerizing, moving images of the body’s interior demonstrate that

muscles do not exist without fascia, something Barnes has taught for years.

Guimberteau says there are no layers in our bodies, as illustrations in anatomy books depict. Fascia infuses every part of us, down to the cellular level. Consequently, it has an influence on the condition of our organs, nerves, blood vessels, digestion, lymphatic and energy flow, and so on.

This also helps explain why a restriction in one area of the body can have an effect on a seemingly unrelated area. For example, an abdominal scar could be contributing to neck pain by the scar tissue pulling through the torso and up to the neck. Releasing fascial restrictions through MFR therapy and stretching can also have an effect on our cellular function and biochemistry.

Another intriguing area of exploration at this year’s FRC dealt with oncology (cancer) and fascia, specifically the importance of the connective tissue matrix in tumor growth and metastasis.

Research presented at the congress shows that the network of connective tissue affects all aspects of our body and mind. Dr. Jaap van der Wal, of the University of Maastricht, Holland, quoted an 18th-century Doctor of Osteopathy, A.T. Still, who said, “The soul of man, with all its streams of pure living water, seems to dwell in the fascia of his body.” And Barnes has spoken of Roger Penrose, an esteemed English physicist who proposed that coherent behavior (our consciousness, as we understand it) occurs within the fascial system.

We are not made of individual pieces. The fascia is a continuous web connecting and transporting life support in our bodies. Maintaining the most fluid state of the fascia’s ground substance, as it is called, may be one of the most effective forms of health maintenance.

Even though Barnes has been teaching about fascia for more than 40 years and Guimberteau has been filming living fascia for 20 years, light is just now beginning to shine on the value of myofascial release therapy and MFR stretching.

Janet Hardy, LMT, BCTMB, is a boardcertified myofascial release therapist, licensed in massage therapy. She owns Caring Touch, in Santa Rosa Beach. For more information, call 850-231-9131 or visit CaringTouchTherapy.net.

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hen I am first introduced to people, they get that look on their face and say, ‘I don’t like needles.’ Some will even move away” says Doctor of Oriental Medicine and Registered Nurse Sheryl Roe. She offers Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) therapies that include gua sha, cupping, tui na, herbology and 5 element, tongue and pulse diagnosis, and probably best known, acupuncture.

That explains the “needle” comments.

“As I talk about specific problems that acupuncture can treat, some people will finally ask if it hurts,” she notes. “The answer is yes, there is a very small prick when the needle goes through the skin, but it is slight and goes away immediately. Then, when I mention acupuncture facelifts, women push the men aside and all they want to know is, ‘Does it work?’ To date, I have yet to have a woman ask me if acupuncture facelifts hurt!”

Roe is nationally certified in acupuncture and herbal medicine as a member of National Certification Council of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, the American Academy of Pain Management and the Florida State Oriental Medicine Association.

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istered nurse for 25 years, Roe has been treating people successfully with acupuncture and TCM for more than 12 years as a licensed herbalist. She works with Western physicians in providing treatment for patients with a broad range of illnesses and all types of pain, sleep, eating and smoking disorders, as well as anxiety, depression, hypertension, and autoimmune disorders such as lupus and fibromyalgia.

TCM is based on the goal of wellness in body, mind and spirit. Every treatment or treatment plan is intended to reach that goal. The basis for acupuncture theory is that qi (energy) travels through the body in channels called meridians, most of which go through our face or connect to one of the channels that do. The liver channel is a good example, as it runs from between our first and second toe to the middle of our bottom lip. First, it passes up through the entire body, including the neck to the top of the head and back down, passing thru the forehead, brow, along the side of the nose and then around the mouth. Frown lines can be seen in the brow and around the mouth.

As the energy travels through the meridians and gets close to the surface of the skin, there is a place or multiple

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places called points where this qi energy can be tapped. The goal of the treatment is to affect the flow of qi energy based on that person’s personal or physical goals.

Roe feels that we have been taught to behave and show only positive emotions or if possible, to just not have any undesirable emotions. Women in particular, she believes, hide or hold in emotions. Many channels affect several organ functions, Roe explains, and even our emotional state can be affected by the channels. For example, the emotion that affects the liver channel the most is anger, frustration, a feeling of being stuck and particularly stored and suppressed anger.

After long periods of time carrying that anger around, it begins to affect other organs such as stomach and spleen, causing depression and stomach upset. The stomach channel starts in the eye and moves down through the cheek, jaw and in front of the ear, causing more of those lines.

One of the many explanations of the mechanisms by which acupuncture works is that with needle insertion, the body endures a micro-trauma that in turn stimulates the injury repair system within the body. It is this natural healing process that stimulates the production of collagen at the site of the needle insertion. Regeneration of the dermis and epidermis produces new collagen and elastin proteins, and new skin tissue essentially appears younger.

Roe explained that much of acupuncture’s ability to produce cosmetic improvement was discovered when acupuncturists treating other aging issues of patients would notice a change in the tightness and smoothness of the skin. “Cosmetic acupuncture has been used since the Sung Dynasty (960-1279 A.D.) and kept the empress looking youthful,” Roe says. “By inserting needles into specific points on the face, I can stimulate collagen turnover and blood flow to nourish the skin and reduce the appearance of wrinkles. I affect not only the underlying muscles, but also the channels and the qi energy flowing in them that control emotions, as well as water metabolism, waste disposal and energy distribution, sleep and the sense of well-being.”

The placing of the needles takes about 20 to 30 minutes. Many people rest

and often sleep, because the feeling is very relaxing. In most cases, a person can see some results right away, but usually over the next week the person will notice their face being firmer, with fewer lines around eyes, mouth and neck, along with substantial physical and mental benefits.

Roe says, “While I cannot pretend to fix the things about which women and men have a right to feel anger, acupuncture facelifts can help make the stress less apparent on the face.”

Dr. Sheryl Roe practices TCM from two offices: Navarre Healing Arts Center, 7552 Navarre Pkwy, Ste. 44, in Navarre; and 8th Element Wellness Clinic, 90 Beal Pkwy., in FWB. For appointments, call 850-225-3460 or visit DrSRoe.com.

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elcome to this special edition of the annual Natural Wellness Directory for the Northwest Florida area. Each month Natural Awakenings provides a viable resource for natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

In order to serve you better, we offer this special, convenient directory to keep at your fingertips all year long, as a handy reference when searching for the things you need to live a healthier, more balanced lifestyle.

ACUPUNCTURE ....................................... 27 ACUPUNCTURE FACELIFT ...................... 27 AIR PURIFICATION ................................. 27 BEAUTY .................................................... 27 BODYWORKERS ...................................... 27 BREAST SCREENING ............................... 28 CHELATION THERAPY............................. 28 CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES ......................... 28 CHIROPRACTIC ..................................... 28 CLASSES .................................................. 28 COACHING/COUNSELING .................. 28 COLONIC THERAPY ............................... 29 CRAFTS & GIFTS ...................................... 29 CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY ................... 29 DENTISTRY................................................ 29 DINING .................................................... 30 EMOTIONAL HEALING ........................... 30 ENVIRONMENTAL WELLNESS................. 30 ESSENTIAL OILS ....................................... 30 FARMERS’ MARKETS................................ 30 FOOD & SUPPLEMENTS .......................... 30 FUNCTIONAL PSYCHIATRY.................... 32 GEOTHERMAL ......................................... 32 GREEN CLEANING ................................. 32 HEALING ARTS ........................................ 32 HOLISTIC CENTER ................................... 32 HOLISTIC MEDICINE................................ 32

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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 10.

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CHIROPRACTIC

A CLEAN MIND COACHING & COUNSELING Ashley Pennewill, LCSW 605-C E. Government St., Pensacola 850-501-5110 • ACleanMind.com

BLUEWATER CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS CENTER

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'm a counselor doing it a different way, and it works better and faster in the majority of cases.

This is all about learning that you have what you need, built in. It just gets covered up by your thinking. And that's where your feelings come from. And the good news is that you have a good source of thinking built in. The more you listen to this voice that's calmer and wiser and smarter, the better your body feels.

Clients realize they can handle life on their own. They might return when big things happen though, because this is where they can address it as quickly and directly as possible. And it's not even complicated; it just takes practice.

This is for people who are tired of their old thinking and are ready for a fresh

start. This is for people who want an operating system upgrade. This is for people who know it's time to see things differently, because the old way hasn't worked.

Just call or email me and I'm more than happy to help you decide if we're a fit. I'm very friendly, too.

Being listened to is so close to being loved that most people cannot tell the difference. ~David Augsberg INDIGO EARTH SPA

Organic Apothecary Spa 443 Grace Ave, Panama City 12118 Back Beach Rd, Panama City Beach 850-303-3669 • IndigoEarthSpa.com

Massage and spa treatments blended with fresh organic teas and aromatic herbs, salts and oils. The DIY Blending Bar, a unique feature that allows guests to create custom aromas scrubs, body butter, bath soaks and massage lotions plus herbal remedies and natural skincare for spa treatments and home use. See profile, page 30.

205 Kelly Ave NE, Ste A, FWB 850-736-5700 • HendRx@Live.com

913 Mar Walt Fort Walton Beach • 850-243-8229 36468 Emerald Coast Pkwy, #8102 Destin • 850-650-9500 ACAM certified chelation provider. A participating physician in the successful clinicaltrial.gov/ NIH TACT chelation study. Providing IV infusions and Myers “Cocktail”. Free consultation.

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

A second generation chiropractor, Dr. Henard is committed to chiropractic wellness for the family, improving health naturally.

More than 16 years’ experience in pediatrics, sports and automobile injuries. Most insurance and affordable cash plans.

KOVAR CHIROPRACTIC & WELLNESS CENTER

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

CLASSES SUNDARA-YOGA IN MILTON, FL

Christine Morales, RN, RYT Proximity: Stewart St, Downtown Milton 850-889-2533 • Sundara-Yoga.us

Practice Hatha, Vinyasa yoga, fitness and restorative sequences for your health and well being in this peacefully eclectic home studio. Private sessions and small regularly scheduled group classes available.

COACHING/COUNSELING CHILDREN’S YOGA SUNSHINE YOGA

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

Screening with thermography can detect abnormalities in the very earliest stages of diabetes cardiovascular, breast thyroid, hormonal digestive, and TMJ. Also offering personalized healthcare assessments and organic botanical supplements. See ad, page 8.

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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.

CHELATION DR. EDDIE ZANT, MD

BREAST SCREENING HEND-RX NUTRITION & LABORATORIES

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

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At Sunshine Yoga we teach kids through discussion, movement, song and expression. In Kids Yo g a , c h i l d r e n l e a r n y o g a postures, self-love, and respect for all living things.

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A CLEAN MIND COACHING & COUNSELING Ashley Pennewill, LCSW 605-C E. Government St., Pensacola 850-501-5110 • ACleanMind.com

I’m a counselor doing it a different way, and it works better and faster in the majority of cases. This is all about learning that you have what you need, built in. It just gets covered up by your thinking.

REALIZE UNLIMITED

Florence Doisneau 954-826-9172 Florence@RealizeUnlimited.com Florence Doisneau is a Certified Life Coach encouraging clients towards self-actualization.

Providing tools/practices for a meaningful/joyful life. Masters Mgmt/Bodywork Therapies; in training NLP Practitioner; 200hrs CYT. See ad, page 16.

COLONIC THERAPY THE METAMORPHOSIS CLINIC

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

CRAFTS & GIFTS STONE SOUP

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

See ad, page 45.

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GENESTYLE MEDICAL Rodney Soto, MD Info@GenestyleMedical.com GenestyleMedical.com

e are a virtual wellness and holistic clinic serving Northwest Florida dedicated to providing services via a HIPAA compliant telemedicine software that empower people to better track, manage and improve their own health. Board certified in neurology, Dr. Rodney Soto specializes in the treatment and prevention of cerebrovascular disorders.

This new approach to health and wellness is called personalized medicine.

With the help of genomics, lifestyle metrics and nutritional science, Genestyle Medical will help you customize your individualized roadmap to improve your health and enhance your wellness and longevity. Whether you want to lose weight, reduce your blood pressure or avoid heart disease or cancer, we offer you an individualized path to achieve your goals.

This is a new healthcare revolution in which the patient is empowered and individuals take responsibility for their own wellness. There is no single better approach to our healthcare crisis. Chronic conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, stroke, cancer and dementia are all preventable. Even neurological disorders such as multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, depression, autism and ADHD can be reversed with a precise and individualized approach.

Born in Ecuador, Soto trained in internal medicine at Catholic Medical Center of Brooklyn and Queens, in New York City, did residency training in neurology at Medical University of South Carolina, and then fellowship training in vascular and critical care neurology at the Comprehensive Stroke Center at the University of Alabama.

Dr. Soto has undergone extensive training in the field of holistic and integrative medicine and is currently board certified by the American Board of Holistic and Integrative Medicine. Dr. Soto is a member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine and the International Society of Nutrigenetics/ Nutrigenomics, and is the the founder of Genestyle Medical. See ad, page 9.

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

Get out of pain once and for all.

Treat the source, not the symptom.

Enjoy moving freely in a more organized, comfortable and balanced body. See ad, page 19.

Forgiveness is a funny thing.

It warms the heart and cools the sting. ~William Arthur Ward DR SUSAN WELCH, FAGD

DENTISTRY

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

DR DAYTON HART, DMD

IAOMT Protocol 225 W Laurel Ave, Foley, AL 251-943-2471 • DrDaytonHart.com Free book: Mercury Free Dentistry.

Ozone, laser no-suture gum surgery, test for compatible materials, cavity-causing bacteria. Examine for gum disease bacteria. Laser cavity diagnoses, saliva, ph check, oral galvanic screening; no fluoride.

See ad, page 13.

Healthy digestion, well aligned physical structure, proper breathing and a good nights sleep begin with a healthy mouth. We treat snoring, sleep apnea and TMJ disorders.

Plus Crowns,teeth whitening, bridges,veneers, implant restorations, aligner orthodontics, cleanings, digital X-ray imaging, CO2 Laser periodontal treatment. No Mercury fillings. See ads, pages 21 and 43.

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FARMERS’ MARKET

INDIGO EARTH SPA Melissa Smith 443 Grace Ave., Panama City 850-303-3669 IndigoEarthSpa.com

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)

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hakra balancing, Hawaiian LomiLomi, medical massage – it’s all organic and natural. We massage according to your dosha without you even knowing, because there is intent behind every massage given each time you visit. We customize your session and hand-blend the ingredients from our apothecary for your session and for each and every spa service. You and your therapist together can custom-create and hand-blend your very own body scrubs for your service, and you get to take the extra home.

We bring you back to Earth with natural organic remedies for the body, mind and soul. Whether it is massage, herbals, nutrition, meditation or skin health, a combination of therapies provides help for the body to heal itself.

The intent behind the spa service to heal, and the power of herbal remedies that I combine with massage and body care will improve your well-being and renew your energy. You will want to come back. While you might book the same spa service, our sessions are not always the same. We change them according to client needs every time they come in.

We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak.

ESSENTIAL OILS LAURIE AZZARELLA, LMT, CRR

Juice Bar and Café offers farm-to-table meals prepared with regionally sourced organic produce and pantry items; gluten-free, dairy-free. Whole food cooking, juicing, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan and raw food classes are available. See ad, page 12.

Experience the healing, uplifting and detoxifying benefits of therapeuticgrade essential oils and supplements. Contact us for personal consultations, inhome classes, household products, health supplements, diffusers, group presentations and business training.

See ad, page 23.

EMOTIONAL HEALING

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

Educated and friendly staff, quality vitamins & supplements. Essential oils for a healthy lifestyle.

Variety of natural health sssessments: Iridology tongue and fingernail Assessment, reflex nutrition sssessment. By appointment, $50. See ad, page 21.

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

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

Serene, beautiful, distinctive and exclusive is the best way to describe the 30A Farmers’ Market Family.

European and coastalinspired markets feature local farmers, makers, bakers, and specialty vendors in an inviting market experience. See ad, page 38.

BODY-B-HEALTHY

~Epictetus DINING

Grand Boulevard at Sandestin, on Hwy 98 9am-1pm - Saturday (Year Round)

Young Living Educator, Sponsor #327923 850-380-4943 LaurieAzzarella@gmail.com WellnessPurposeAbundance.com/YL/123

BACK TO BASIC WELLNESS

Knowledgeable staff and cutting edge digital health assessments.

Dairy-free and gluten-free food items, supplements, homeopathic solutions and anti-aging products, plus delicious nutritional smoothies. See ad, page 10.

DESTIN NUTRITION

34940 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Unit 184 850-837-2372 • DestinNutrition.com

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 47.

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

Release trapped emotions, eliminate personal obstacles and limiting behaviors.

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Natural Awakenings has always been Northwest Florida’s resource for healhty, inspired living. Refer to this Annual Directory all year — keep one and share one.

Also online at NWFNaturally.com. www.NWFNaturally.com

ESTHER’S GARDEN OF HEALING

INTEGRATIVE GENERAL PRACTICE Benjamin L. Konell, DO Teresa Brown-Konell 1211 East Strong St, Pensacola 850-776-1076

8184 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre 850-684-3230 EsthersGardenOfHealing@gmail.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.

EVER’MAN COOPERATIVE GROCERY & CAFE 315 W Garden St, Pensacola 850-438-0402 • EverMan.org

Natural and certified organic products, vitamin supplements, local and organic produce, whole-some baked goods, hot deli lunches, environmentally friendly products, and educational classes and events.

Mon-Sat, 7am-9pm; Sun, 10am-7pm. See ad, page 45.

GOLDEN ALMOND HEALTH FOOD STORE

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

See ad, page 2.

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r. Konell’s focus is treating the whole person, rather than illness alone. In his practice, which he calls an art, he utilizes osteopathic manipulation to facilitate diagnosing and treating disease. His intention is to open blockages in the lymphatic and musculoskeletal systems to restore natural health and well-being.

Board certified in family practice, Konell has enjoyed 33 years of general and family practice treating the various ailments and health challenges of all ages. He believes that many people are over- prescribed, which can do more harm than good, because of potentially serious side effects. He emphasizes a healthy lifestyle, treating the whole person more with natural supplements.

Inspired by his father, Charles Konell, also an osteopathic physician, he learned to be a compassionate caregiver and to treat his patients like family.

A graduate of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, in 1983 he took over his father’s practice in Los Angeles, California, where he served as chairman of family practice at Robert F Kennedy Medical Center.

Konell’s wife, Teresa Brown-Konell, a native of the Florida panhandle, is a wellness coach and biofeedback practitioner who has practiced in the Pensacola area for more than 20 years. See ad, page 15.

Love is life. And if you miss love, you miss life. ~Leo Buscaglia

HOMEOVITALITY USA Virginia Biasizzo, NDTP 617-99-6979 Homeovitality.us

An entirely new concept in health promotion, based on results of the Human Genome Project. Targets gene intelligence that produce the body’s natural proteins proven to enhance supreme vitality for all ages of people and pets. See ad, page 5.

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

Featuring quality products we stand behind. Gluten free foods, non GMO, bulk foods, refrigerated/ frozen organic foods, raw foods, cosmetics, organic pet food. See ad, page 2 (Panama City).

OLD THYME REMEDIES

Theresa Ellis and Beth Workman 2475 E 9 Mile Rd, Ste E, Pensacola 850-912-6996 • OldThymeRemedies.com Offering over 200 loose herbs and teas, therapeutic essential oils, tools and accessories for DIY herbal remedies, nutritional supplements, and detox options such as: ionic foot detox, infrared sauna, Kangen alkaline water, and supplements. See ad, page 43.

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, glutenfree, vegetarian, vegan and raw food classes are available. See ad, page 12.

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

VITAMINS R US HEALTH FOODS

15% off vitamins, herbs, homeopathics. 10% off groceries for military. Natural and organic groceries; wheat-, dairy-, glutenfree foods; nitrate-free meats, poultry; low-carb foods; organic wine, beer; locally-made jewelry, soaps, candles.

Bulk discounts. See ad, page 41.

Panama City Beach’s most complete health food store. Quality supplements, vitamins & minerals, organic food, and more. We have gluten free, non-GMO, dairy free and vegan products at everyday low prices. See ad, page 43 (Panama City).

15500 Panama City Beach Pkwy, Unit 420 850-588-7575 • VitaminsRusPCB.com

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HEALING PATH, ALICE MCCALL

PILATES CORE TRAINING Barbara Bruni, LMT 1310B Dunmire St, Pensacola 850-287-5836 PilatesCoreTraining.com

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.

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ilates Core Training is more than a Pilates Studio. They are also a Pilates teacher training school, Barbara Bruni Pilates and Beyond. Bruni, an expert level therapist of the John F. Barnes’ approach to myofascial release, is also a licensed massage therapist specializing in the Rolf Method of Structural Integration.

There are two forms of myofascial release: the Rolf Method of Structural Integration and the John F. Barnes Approach. Both techniques are offered at Pilates Core Training . The goal is to release myofascial restrictions that cause imbalances, compensations and pain in the body. There are more than 15 classes a week for all levels of fitness, with small class sizes to ensure individual attention and the option of private sessions.

They are also a licensed Gyrotonic studio.

The Pilates Core Training Studio has been in business in Pensacola for more than 15 years, and their competent trainers can assist elite athletes that need a more therapeutic approach, as well as those looking for a safe, fun and effective form of fitness. See ad, page 25.

No matter what you go through in life, as long as you can laugh your way through it, you’re going to be OK. ~Alyssa Milano FUNCTIONAL PSYCHIATRY DR DEBORAH R SIMKIN, MD

DFAACAP, Diplomate 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 37.

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

GREEN CLEANING XCLEAN CLEANERS

Organic Dry Cleaner & Laundry 1143 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze 850-932-2565 • XClean.net

No petroleum-based or perchloroethylene chemicals used. Dry clean and laundry, wash and fold, all households linens, leather, purse, wedding dress, drapes, uniforms. Free pick-up and delivery in Pensacola and Gulf Breeze. See ad, page 25.

HEALING ARTS MICHAEL BRANT DEMARIA, PHD

Psychologist, Yoga/Meditation Teacher Sound Healing Artist, Speaker, Author Info@ontos.org • MichaelDemaria.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 53..

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Free meditation series at Youtube. com/MBDemaria; upcoming events at PeaceWithinNow.com. Ongoing meditation/yoga classes at Sanders Beach Community Center. 850436-5198. Healing music available on iTunes, Amazon.com, CDbaby. com. See ad, page 17.

www.NWFNaturally.com

HOLISTIC CENTER OLD THYME REMEDIES

Theresa Ellis and Beth Workman 2475 E 9 Mile Rd, Ste E, Pensacola 850-912-6996 • OldThymeRemedies.com Offering over 200 loose herbs and teas, therapeutic essential oils, tools & accessories for DIY herbal remedies, nutritional supplements, and detox options such as: ionic foot detox, infrared sauna, Kangen alkaline water, and supplements.See ad, page 43.

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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.

FOUNDATIONS MEDICAL CENTER Kyle Chavers, MD 870 Mack Bayou Rd, Ste D, SRB 850-660-6701 FoundationsMedicalCenter.com Facebook.com/FoundationsMedical

We treat the condition; not just the symptom! In-depth, patientcentered office visits for general health, chronic conditions, nutritional support , laboratory testing and other diagnostic techniques. Currently accepting new patients. See ad, page 37.

GENESTYLE MEDICINE

PUREGRESSIVE BEAUTY Jamie McGowan 205 Kelly Ave, Unit B, FWB 850-226-6609 PuregressiveBeauty.com

Rodney Soto, MD Info@GenestyleMedical.com GenestyleMedical.com We are a virtual wellness clinic dedicated to providing services via a HIPAA compliant telemedicine software that empower people to better track, manage and improve their own health. With the help of genomics, lifestyle metrics and nutritional science, Genestyle Medical will help you customize your individualized roadmap to reach your goals and enhance your wellness and longevity. See ad, page 9.

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. See ad, page 16.

INTEGRATIVE GENERAL PRACTICE Benjamin L. Konell, DO Teresa Brown-Konell 1211 East Strong St, Pensacola 850-776-1076

Dr. Konell’s focus is treating the whole person, rather than illness alone. In his practice, which he calls an art, he utilizes osteopathic manipulation to facilitate diagnosing and treating disease.

His intention is to open blockages in the lymphatic and musculoskeletal systems to restore natural health and well-being. See ad, page 15.

HOT YOGA STUDIO BIKRAM HOT YOGA PENSACOLA 1151 Office Woods Dr 850-912-8668 BikramYogaPensacola.com

Bikram Yoga is the original hot yoga sequence! This 26-posture method is combined with specific heat that will systematically work the entire body to maintain optimum health and happiness. See ad, page 17.

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forward-thinking boutique salon, Puregressive Beauty’s mission is to provide the latest in beauty trends and precise execution of the classics, all with the highest-quality organic and naturally derived ingredients, without harmful additives—no parabens, formaldehyde, SLS or DEA. They carry Organic Pure Care, made in Italy, Organic Colour Systems, made in Great Britain, Australian O&M, Olapex—a bond-strengthening treatment for colored treated hair, and Keragreen, a green alternative keratin smoothing system.

Clients return because they receive a personalized service that they can rely on in an environment that feels like home. It’s like a home away from home; a relaxing environment. Puregressive Beauty follows the client’s lead.

If guests wants to simply sit quietly, enjoying a glass of wine and surfing the Internet on a complimentary guest tablet or chatting while receiving stressrelieving hand massage with essential oils, it is their call.

Puregressive Beauty provides beauty without the guilt, stating, “We strive to reduce our carbon footprint by reducing waste, recycling and reusing products. For the health and wellness of our guests and to reduce waste, we use biodegradable, recyclable, one-time use Easydry towels, manufactured using eco-friendly materials and processes. See ad, page 38.

Nothing is impossible, the word itself says ‘I’m possible!’ ~Audrey Hepburn HOT YOGA OM

INTUITIVE ARTS

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

TERESA BROWN

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 18.

1211 East Strong St, Pensacola 850-206-1853 TeresaBrown.net Experienced intuitive medium, public speaker, and author. Find peace, healing and renewal of energy through energetic clearing, past life regression and spiritual counseling. Consultations in person or by phone. See ad, page 15.

HYPNOSIS MAIA RIZZI, CCHT

JUL CONSTANTINE, CPLC

Graduate of State-Licensed School Clinical Hypnotherapist Pensacola • 850-291-8041 MaiaRizzi33@gmail.com Hypnosis is approved by the National Institute of Health for promoting wellness and healing. It is powerful for dealing with trauma, reducing fear and anxiety. Nonsmoking, weight loss, insomnia, resolving emotions, motivational issues. Complimentary CD’s.

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.

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BLUEWATER CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS CENTER

OLD THYME REMEDIES Beth Workman & Theresa Ellis 2475 E. 9 Mile Rd., Ste. E, Pensacola 850-912-6996 • OldThymeRemedies.com

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

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ld Thyme Remedies stocks more than 200 different bulk herbs, powders, spices, teas, sprouting seeds and cosmetic ingredients, including top brands of therapeutic essential oils, homeopathics and Kangen Water. They offer hands-on workshops, the ionic foot detox and infrared sauna to aid in detoxing and a reference library of books and videos the public is welcome to use for research.

Owners Beth Workman and Theresa Ellis say, “Upon entering our store, you will notice the clean and uplifting aroma of all the bulk herbs and therapeutic oils that fill our space. We store the herbs in large cabinets away from the damaging lights to help maintain their medicinal and nutritional benefits.

“We love to support local vendors of fresh, raw dairy and pet foods, and natural skin care products. You will find everything needed to make your own herbal remedies from the loose herbs to the accessories and tools needed. If there is something you are looking for, we will help you find it.”

Like us on FaceBook to get up-to-date information on classes, workshops and other things going on at the shop. See ad, page 43.

Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light. ~Helen Keller 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 clarity about specific questions and areas of life.

Sessions available in person or via skpe or facetime. See ad, page 18.

LIFE COACH SUSAN JOHNSTON, CCHT

Intuitive Life Path Coach Dunmire Village, Pensacola 850-910-4048 • SusanMJohnston.com Life coach, soul guide and certified hypnotherapist offering traditional/ holistic healing and teachings of energy and life skills. Custom tailored for individuals, children thru adults. Specializing in working with empaths and highly sensitive people. Office/phone appts.

IRIDOLOGY

MASSAGE THERAPY

CHRISTINA MASON CNHP, MH

Certified Natural Health Professional Herbs & Things, 2600 W Nine Mile Rd, Ste 10, Palm Creek Plaza, Pensacola TheDirtSuitDr@gmail.com• 850-206-5603 Master herbalist. Holistic counseling to support body systems for self care.

Applies a variety of tools to assess nutritional and vitamin deficiency includeing digital iridology, tongue and fingernail assessment.

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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 avail-able for grop events, bridal massage parties, couples massage, girl’s day outings and workshops. See ad, page 10.

Natural Awakenings of Northwest Florida

www.NWFNaturally.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 convenient locations in Destin and Fort Walton Beach. See ad, page 11.

INDIGO EARTH SPA

Organic Apothecary Spa 443 Grace Ave, Panama City 12118 Back Beach Rd, Panama City Beach 850-303-3669 IndigoEarthSpa.com Massage and Spa treatments blended with fresh organic teas and aromatic herbs, salts and oils. The DIY Blending Bar, a unique feature that allows guests to create custom aromas scrubs, body butter, bath soaks and massage lotions plus herbal remedies and natural skincare for spa treatments and home use. See profile, page 30.

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 18.

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The Healing Art of Hypnosis

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ost people have arrived at their ideas about hypnosis via the myths and misconceptions presented by television, movies, stories or worst of all, stage hypnosis, which is used for entertainment. Subsequently, hypnosis may well be the most misunderstood therapeutic protocol in use today. Hypnosis can be used for a variety of issues, including focus and memory, overcoming addiction, increasing selfconfidence and self-esteem, perfecting sports performance, recovering from grief/loss, overcoming phobias, weight loss and fitness, quitting negative or harmful habits and more.

Although often overlooked for lack of public understanding, hypnosis is a powerful tool that can be used to help change a person’s behavioral patterns, thoughts and perspective. According to a 2008 review article in the journal Nature, there is even an emerging body of evidence that hypnotherapy is clinically effective for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Several well-designed studies have shown long-term benefits for IBS patients, including reductions of abdominal pain, anxiety and depression, the researchers say.

A person being medically hypnotized is simply prompted to drift into a relaxed state and led to bypass the conscious mind while listening to and visualizing healthy suggestions. Harold Pass, an associate professor of clinical psychiatry at Stony Brook University Medical Center, in New York, has also described hypnosis as putting a patient in an enhanced state of relaxation. The patient is not asleep nor unconscious, and does not lose control over his or her actions, Pass says; the patient is more open to suggestions.

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“The suggestions are solely for the purpose of achieving his or her agenda. This is much like guided visualization that is often used to perfect sports performance or achieve a goal, such as having more confidence or overcoming a phobia.

While in a relaxed state, your mind becomes more open to suggestions and susceptible to believing in the endless possibilities. Using this powerful tool can help us to become what we see in our minds,” says Pass.

Contrary to what stage and movie hypnosis may imply, people under the influence of hypnosis have total control over their thoughts and their actions. John Hopkins Hospital references state, “Some mentally healthy people are unable to go under hypnosis, while others are very susceptible to this form of therapy. However, hypnotism will not work if the person does not want to be hypnotized, and the subject of hypnosis can interrupt it at any time. Hypnotism requires trust and imagination.”

Hypnosis is a real psychological phenomenon that takes place in the brain, so it far surpasses simply talking about issues. In a 2007 study of 200 breast cancer patients that needed surgery, about half underwent a 15-minute hypnosis session before their surgery; the other half talked with a psychologist about their thoughts and feelings before the surgery. Patients that underwent hypnosis required less sedative during the surgery, and perhaps because they were more relaxed, their surgeries lasted 10 fewer minutes on average.

They experienced less pain, nausea, fatigue and emotional upset following the surgery. The researchers calculated the hospital could save about $770 per cancer patient by employing hypnosis before surgery.

Practitioners of hypnosis therapy claim that talking about problems and solutions offers around a 30 percent success rate in 50 sessions, whereas hypnosis typically has double the success rate in just a few sessions. One of fectors that help increase the potential for success is for the client and the hypnotist to spend a significant amount of time in preconsultation. This helps the therapist to understand the client’s goals and desires, motivations and ideals. It also helps the patient focus on objectives, visualize the desired objective and become comfortable with the therapy.

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he focus of functional medicine— whole person health care—easily expands to include dentists trained in oral systemic health. Currently embraced by a small percentage of today’s farsighted dentists and doctors, this relatively new field of prevention and wellness views the mouth as a key portal when considering the status of the whole body. Similar to the way doctors of Oriental medicine assess the heart’s pulse to help diagnose health issues throughout the body, these systemic health dentists consider the gums, tongue, teeth and throat to be key signals of overall health.

American Academy for Oral Systemic Health (AAOSH) Executive Director Bobbie Delsasso was a periodontal hygienist for more than 30 years before becoming a consultant and public speaker on the larger perspective.

“I taught patients about the importance of good nutrition and alerted them to consult their physician regarding what their mouth health might indicate about their body’s health,” she says. While the academy educates dental professionals to understand the internal workings of nutrition and what the mouth reveals about overall well-being, “Less than 6 percent of physicians even learn adequate basics of nutrition in medical schools,” she notes.

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course designed for medical professionals by physician Bradley Bale and Amy Doneen, an advanced registered nurse practitioner, co-founders of the Bale/ Doneen Method for the prevention of heart attack, stroke and diabetes. Mike Milligan, a doctor of dental medicine, founder of Eastland Dental Center, in Bloomington, Illinois, and AAOSH president, explains that heart attack and stroke are triggered by an inflammatory process which can be initiated or exacerbated by periodontal disease and abscessed teeth.

Thomas Nabors, a doctor of dental surgery and an authority in molecular analysis and genetic risk assessment for periodontal diseases, provides clinical proof that supports the growing association between medicine and dentistry. “Since our inaugural AAOSH conference [in 2010], Bradley, Amy and Tom have continued to provide the current science and clinical backdrop to the oral/ systemic connection to cardiovascular wellness,” says Milligan.

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Other vital advances in oral systemic health involve treating airway concerns such as snoring and sleep apnea. “Snoring is typically caused by muscles and tissues relaxing in the throat and mouth, resulting

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in decreased space in the airway passage and vibration of tissues. Eventually, individuals can develop sleep apnea, which can also result in hypertension and other problems,” advises Milligan.

In sleep apnea, the sleeper’s breathing pauses often or produces hypopnea, slowed or shallow breathing for 10 or more seconds at a time. Fewer than five episodes per hour is normal, with five to 15 considered mild apnea, 15 to 30 moderate and more than 30 severe.

Although 20 percent of Americans may have sleep apnea—typically associated with insomnia, tiredness and less oxygen in the body—95 percent of affected individuals go undiagnosed.

To help, Milligan suggests that before going to bed we lower the thermostat in the bedroom and avoid drinking alcohol, smoking, watching television or working on a computer.

Improved breathing helps assuage snoring, sleep apnea, asthma, hay fever and nasal congestion. Milligan cites Patrick McKeown’s work, explained in his book The Oxygen Advantage.

An authority on the Buteyko Breathing Method, McKeown explains how improved breathing dramatically improves oxygenation, releases more energy and supports lifelong health and well-being.

Muscle retraining using orofacial myofunctional therapy can help pre vent sleep apnea and also abate temporomandibular

joint disorders. This new field is concerned with orofacial functional patterns and postures when teeth are apart, their status 95 percent of each day and night. It also retrains muscles to keep the tongue at the roof of the mouth and the lips together to prevent breathing through the mouth, correct swallowing function and eliminate poor oral habits such as thumb sucking.

Three mechanical treatments for sleep apnea include mandibular advancement oral devices used to move the lower jaw forward, a continuous positive airway pressure machine to aid airway functioning, or surgery, which is the last resort. “The real opportunity for catching and preventing this is with children 5 to 10 years old, when their jaws are developing,” says Milligan.

He further cites links discovered between the mouth and brain. “Oral spirochetes, which normally live in the mouth, have been found in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients. Dr. Judith Miklossy, from the International Association for Alzheimer’s, spoke at an AAOSH conference about the link between oral bacteria and dementia, and Garth Ehrlich, Ph.D., professor of microbiology, immunology and otolaryngology at Drexel University College of Medicine, addressed rheumatoid arthritis and certain types of cancers.

All of these links are more than enough reasons why good oral hygiene is essential to good health,” says Milligan.

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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Today, yellow millet, dark red wholegrain sorghum, brown quinoa and exotic black rice can help alleviate food shortages.

According to Harry Balzer, an expert surveyor of food and diet trends with The NPD Group, concerns about grains and gluten have prompted about a third of Americans to try to cut back on both since 2012.

About 1 percent of the population has celiac disease, estimates the Celiac Disease Foundation, but many more prefer not to eat gluten. Many ancient grains are naturally glutenfree, including amaranth, buckwheat, millet, quinoa, rice and teff.

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for the planet,” says food writer Maria Speck, of Cambridge, Massachusetts, author of Ancient Grains for Modern Meals and Simply Ancient Grains.

“But that may be too simplistic, a characteristic of many diet trends.”

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Whole grains fill us up and provide fiber, both necessary for maintaining optimum digestion and weight, says Kathleen Barnes, a widely published natural health expert in Brevard, North Carolina.

Eating more whole grains has been previously associated with a lower risk of major diseases such as Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, based on studies by the University of Minnesota and Lund University, in Sweden. Qi Sun, assistant professor in the Harvard School of Public Health department of nutrition, agrees that whole grains are one of the major healthful foods for prevention of major

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chronic diseases. He’s the lead author of a new Harvard study of data associating consumption of whole grains with a 9 percent reduction in overall mortality and up to 15 percent fewer cardiovascular fatalities during two 25-yearlong research initiatives that followed 74,000 woman and 43,000 men. The researchers cited substituting whole grains for refined grains and red meat as likely contributors to longer life.

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powerhouses, packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, beneficial fiber and even some protein,” observes Speck. With a German father and a Greek mother, she grew up in two cultures where grains are a part of everyday meals. “We eat them because they taste good.”

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Sourcing and eating more organic and GMO-free whole grains (absent modified genetics) can help support local farmers, Speck maintains. Choose barley from Four Star Farms, in Massachusetts; heirloom grits from Anson Mills, in South Carolina; quinoa from White Mountain Farm, in Colorado; or heirloom Japanese rice from Koda Farms, in California.

Better for the Planet

Ancient grains require fewer natural resources to plant, grow and harvest.

According to the Water Footprint Network, a pound of beef, millet and rice require 1,851, 568 and 300 gallons of water, respectively, to produce.

Substituting grains in diets is a sustainable alternative to meat, and they grow on grasslands that now inefficiently support livestock. According to University of Cambridge Professor of Engineering David MacKay, it takes about 25 times more energy to produce one calorie of beef than one calorie of natural grain.

Ancient grains can add variety and flavor to meals and a wealth of them are as close as the gluten-free aisle of a neighborhood grocery or health food store.

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t’s best to cook up a batch of ancient grains ahead on the weekend for use during a busy week. To inject more color and flavor, add a pinch of saffron to turn the cooking water golden, or cook the grains in pomegranate juice.

Cooked grain keeps in the refrigerator for up to seven days, ready to enhance salads, soups, yogurt or desserts.

Amaranth. The seed head of pigweed, amaranth can be baked into a custard or added to a soup. Grown by the Aztecs, iron- and protein-rich amaranth can be popped raw in a skillet like popcorn, and then added as garnish to soups and salads.

Buckwheat. The seeds of a plant related to rhubarb and grown in northern climates, buckwheat can be ground

into flour for savory French crepes or simmered whole in soup.

Quinoa. Grown at high altitudes, quinoa has become a popular addition to salads or yogurt, as well as its own side dish.

Millet. A tiny, drought-tolerant grain, millet can be added to bread dough for texture or cooked as a healthy breakfast with toasted almonds and cardamom.

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Stir in the garlic and the herbs thyme and savory, and then cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Watch closely, so as not to burn the pieces.

Buckwheat and Beet Soup 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1½ cups chopped red onion (1 medium) ¾ tsp fine sea salt 2 tsp minced garlic (2 cloves) ¼ tsp dried thyme ¾ tsp dried savory or ½ tsp more dried thyme ¾ cup raw buckwheat groats (not kasha) 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper 2 cups raw shredded beets, preferably red (1 large or 2 small) 1 to 2 tsp honey 1 cup purified water (approximately) 2 tsp sherry vinegar, or more as needed

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Stir in the buckwheat groats and cook, stirring occasionally and monitoring, until the grains take on some color, about 2 minutes.

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The next morning, make the porridge: Add 1 cup of half-and-half, the maple syrup and ground cardamom to the saucepan with the rice, cover and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

the honey and then add about 1 cup of water to reach a preferred consistency.

Add the vinegar and taste for seasoning. Depending on the beets’ sweetness, maybe add another teaspoon of honey and a bit more vinegar to balance it, and perhaps a tad more salt and pepper. The seasoning is forgiving because the topping will bring the flavors together.

Ladle the soup into four bowls, garnish with a dollop of the yogurt topping and serve at once.

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Porridge 1 cup half-and-half, plus more as needed 3 Tbsp maple syrup, or more as needed ¾ tsp ground cardamom 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries 4 to 6 Tbsp pomegranate seeds, for garnish 3 Tbsp lightly toasted chopped plain pistachios, for garnish Start the rice the night before: Add the rice and cardamom pods to a large, heavy saucepan. Pour over the boiling water, cover and let sit at room temperature or overnight (or chill, covered, for up to 2 days).

Uncover, decrease the heat to retain a lively simmer, and cook, stirring once occasionally, until the rice is tender with a slight chew, 5 to 7 minutes.

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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2 30-Day Clean Eating Challenge – 6-7pm. The challenge includes goal setting, daily support emails, resource binder with personal assessments, shopping guides, recipes, a support group and a copy of It Starts with Food. $129. Synergy Organic Cafe, 120 Miracle Strip Parkway, FWB. 831-244-0114.

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6 Holistic Expo Emerald Coast – 10am-4pm. Largest exhibit and presentation of natural and inspired living in Northwest Florida. Produced by Natural Awakenings magazine and sponsored this year by wellness advocates for doTerra essential oils, expo features exhibitors, live demonstrations and educational stage presentations from notable local holistic practitioners. There will be samples, giveaways and door prizes. Free. Navarre Conference Center, 8700 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre. Register online at HolisticExpoEmeraldCoast.com.

Aromatherapy for Romance – 3-5pm. It has been documented that essential oils are in enhancing romance and sexuality. Explore the blends you can wear, bathe in and use for massage, including recipes for Valentine’s Day. Free. Esther's Garden of Healing, 8184 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre. RSVP: 850-684-3230. EsthersGardenOfHealing.com.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7 ThetaHealing Basic DNA 3-day Workshop 10am-5pm. This is a hands-on foundation to the ThetaHealing techniques. Learn how to shift your brain consciously to a theta state and change beliefs on all four levels - Core, Genetic, History and Soul levels and much more. $450. The Healing Clinic, 184 Brooks St, Ste 1, FWB. RSVP: 850-217-2771.

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Man of God Weekend Retreat – 1pm. Scheduled events include: psychic forum, contacting your angels & spirit guides, divine healing, speaking to heaven.

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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8 John of God Crystal Healing Bed Sessions – 10am-7pm. Non-invasive crystal bed healing combines the power of color therapy and crystal healing therapy. This energy stream produces beneficial stimulation on many physical and energetic levels of being. Call for a quote and to schedule your appointment. Unity of Pensacola, 716 N 9th Ave, Pensacola. Renee: 251-923-6122. UnityPNS.org.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Herbal Certification Course – 9am-1pm. A journey into the world of healing herbs and medicinal plants with herbalist Kathy Hubbard. This 20 hour program covers history of herbalism, medicine making, terminology, 100+ herbs and their benefits and more. $450. Old Thyme Remedies, 2475 E Nine Mile Rd, Ste E, Pensacola. 850-748-3149.

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 Eliminate Migraines & Headaches – 6-7:30pm.

Prevent and heal both chronic and occasional headaches/migraines with energy work that transforms the root cause. Teleconference with Alice McCall. $20. Reservations: 850-585-5496. AliceMcCall@ earthlink.net. HealingPath.info.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13 Introduction to the Chakras and Your Six Senses – 12-2pm. The nine chakras will be worked with via exercises with the six (yes, six) senses. The class finishes with a guided meditation to balance and fill each chakra with healing light. $20. Unity of Pensacola Metaphysical Bookstore, 716 N 9th Ave, Pensacola. 850-438-2277. UnityPNS.org.

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Karuna translates as "compassionate action." It is a natural state, from the level of the heart, to extend Karuna to everyone without distinction because we are all one. This class is for anyone who has had Reiki Master training. $250. The Healing Clinic, 184 Brooks St, Unit 1, FWB. 850-217-2771. The HealingClinicFWB.com.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18 Essential Oils & Hydrosols – 11am-12:30pm.

Covers what are essential oils and hydrosols; how they work; how they are made; their benefits; how to use them; how to make a hydrosol distiller; how to make an essential oil remedy. $20. Old Thyme Remedies, 2475 E Nine Mile Rd, Ste E, Pensacola.

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20 Limitless Abundance and Success – Feb 20, 21.

Sat, 8am-6pm; Sun, 9am-3pm. Learn techniques to unleash your inner power and reach your life potential. Gain techniques to achieve your own personal power for success in both business/work & personal life. $247. Fairfield Inn Marriott, 19001 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Destin. 248-891-8339. DestinationRichLiving.com/Seminars.

Mythosophy – 10am-12pm. The original meaning of myth is “true word.” See how the wisdom of the old stories actually convey deep transformational truths. Includes a meditative technique Thinking Mythically. Free. Ever'man Educational Center, 315 W Garden St, Pensacola. 850-436-4792.

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How and Why to Cook For Your Dog – 3-5pm.

Learn to create raw and gently-cooked dog food recipes and treats that utilize the best wisdom of animal nutritionists and homeopaths. Discover the medicinal use of pet supplements. Includes take home samples. $15. Esther's Garden of Healing, 8184 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre. 850-684-3230.

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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23 Health Begins in the Tummy – 7:15-8:30pm. What you ingest, how you ingest and when you ingest is important to your health and vitality. Our foods have changed with mass production but that doesn’t mean your health has to suffer. $5. Unity of Pensacola, Fellowship Hall, 716 N 9th Ave, Penscola. 850-2595711. Laurie.MarketingScents.com.

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27 Reiki Level Two Practioner Training – 11am-6pm.

This class is a continuing education and training for those at Reiki level one (a prerequisite) that are ready to begin work as a Reiki practitioner, or just deepen their own knowledge and abilities. 8 CEU's for massage therapists. $260.00. The Healing Clinic, 184 Brooks St, Bldg 1, FWB. Register: 850-217-2771.

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tuesday Pilates Mat Class: Advanced – 8:30-9:30am. Increase strength and flexibility and love how your body feels after just one hour of corrective movement exercises. $15, $10/account rate. Pilates Core Training, 1310 B Dunmire St, Dunmire Village, Pensacola. 850-287-5836. PilatesCoreTraining.com.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28 Foot Reflexology – 8am-5pm. Learn therapeutic Ingham Foot Reflexology taught by Laurie Azzarella, International Institute of Reflexology Instructor. Use on family, friends or professional clients. 16 CEUs for therapists. $375. Abundance Wellness Center, 325 John Knox Rd, Bldg T, Ste 1, Tallahassee. 850380-4943. LaurieAzzarella@gmail.com.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 29 Releasing Emotional Patterns – 10am-3pm. Class will focuses on how emotions affect our health and wellbeing. Be empowered with tools to release emotional baggage by using essential oils on hormonal and neurological pathways with conscious intention.

4 CEUs. $50, $30/IIR workshop students. Abundance Wellness Center, 325 John Knox Rd, Bldg T, Ste 1, Tallahassee. 850-380-4943. LaurieAzzarella@gmail.com.

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sunday Full Moon Group Meditation Intro/Workshop – 6-7:30pm. 4th Sun. A dynamic, scientific service service to the world in cooperation with the Masters of Wisdom. Very simple, powerful method of serving the world and strengthening your spiritual connection. Free. Ever’man's Educational Center, 315 West Garden St, Pensacola. 850-417-7294.

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monday Noon Equipment Classes – 12-1pm. Intermediate level using reformers and towers. Create strength, flexibility and great posture with proper spinal alignment. Limited to 6 participants. $30, $25/with account. Pilates Core Training, 1310 B Dunmire St, Dunmire Village, Pensacola. 850-287-5836.

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Yoga w/ Pranic Healing – 6-7pm. Start your week by getting in touch with your higher self. Find stillness and peacefulness by moving mindfully. $15.

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Synergy Yoga Flow at Northwest Florida Ballet – 6-7:30pm. Synergy yoga is an eclectic blend of alignment based hatha, vinyasa, vini yoga, kundalini, yin, restorative and meditation. Teachers have years of experience and are focused on health and wellbeing for everyday people. North West Florida Ballet Annex, 310 Perry Ave SE, behind main academy, FWB. 850-225-9188. Synergy OrganicCafeFWB.com/yoga_classes.

Open Mic with Mike – 7-8pm. Musician and sound guru Michael Domulot invites you to share your talents. Join in the jam, play a song or recite some poetry. All funds raised from the love offering are for use by Unity’s music ministry. Love offering.

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Synergy Yoga Flow at Northwest Florida Ballet – 9-10am. Synergy yoga is an eclectic blend of alignment based hatha, vinyasa, vini yoga, kundalini, yin, restorative and meditation. Teachers have years of experience and are focused on health and wellbeing for everyday people. North West Florida Ballet Annex, 310 Perry Ave SE, behind main academy, FWB. 850-225-9188. SynergyOrganicCafeFWB.com Pilates Mat Class: Beginning – 9:45-10:45am.

Increase strength and flexibility and love how your body feels after just one hour of corrective movement exercises. $15, $10/account rate. Pilates Core Training, 1310 B Dunmire St, Dunmire Village, Pensacola. 850-287-5836. PilatesCoreTraining.com Chair Yoga – 12:15-1pm. For those with limitations or just returning to physical exercise. Enjoy getting back to health level you desire. $15. Light Energy Dancing, 348 Miracle Strip Pkwy, Suite 27, FWB. 850-543-1970. LightEnergyDancing.com.

Kids Yoga – 4:30-5:30pm. Your child will gain body awareness, improved concentration, self confidence, and self-love. They will learn tools to help them cope with life changes and stress. Recommended for ages 5-10. $15, $75/6 classes, $50/siblings.

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Truth on Tap – 6pm. Last Tue. Rev Jamie Sanders leads discussions at a pub. Jamie puts interesting spiritual topics to guests for discussion over food and drink. Individuals purchase their own food and drink. Ozone Pizza Pub, 1010 North 12th Ave, Ste 111, Pensacola. 850-438-2277. UnityPNS.org.

Meditation – 6-7pm. 1st Tue. Reverend Jamie Sanders leads guided meditation. Meditation offers innumerable benefits for your body, mind and spirit. The rest is deeper than the deepest sleep. The deeper your rest, the more dynamic your activity.

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Tuesday Night Movie – 6-8pm. Join a viewing of A Global Quest, the second series from The Truth About Cancer video series. Learn the true history of chemotherapy and the pharmaceuticals, essential oils, cancer-causing viruses, cancer stem cells, gmos, and much, much more. Free. Old Thyme Remedies, 2475 E Nine Mile Rd, Ste E, Pensacola.

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Latin Dance Basics – 6:15-7pm. Learn the basics of cha cha, rumba, salsa, merengue, hustle and East Coast swing in our low stress, nurturing environment.

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Warm Restorative Yoga – 7-8:15pm. Thank your body for all it does by allowing gravity to reset tight, overworked muscles. A gently heated room allows maximum relaxation and opening of the muscles, joints, and connective tissue. All levels welcome. $15, packages available. Sunshine Yoga, 211-E Main St, Destin. 850-687-8603.

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wednesday Mama & Baby Group – 10-11am. Meet local doulas and mamas with their babies. This is an open and safe place to discuss all 'new mamas with baby' issues from feeding to sleeping and everything in between. Bring a mat for the floor and a snack to share. Free. Old Thyme Remedies, 2475 E Nine Mile Rd, Ste E, Pensacola. 850-9126996. OldThymeRemedies.com.

Essential Oils Introduction and Instructional Class – 6-8pm. 2nd and 4th Wed. Instructional classes using essential oils to improve well-being by applying and creating everyday products. Discover a lifetime of savings, product efficacy and abundance. $10. Synergy Organic Juice Bar and Cafe, 120 Miracle Strip Pkwy, FWB. 850-2259188. SynergyOrganicCafeFWB.com.

Transmission: Group Meditation for the New Age – 7:15-8:30pm. Transmission Meditation is a world service (karma yoga) and one of the most potent personal development techniques (laya yoga) available today. Simple, non-denominational. Free.

Ever’man's Educational Center, 315 West Garden St, Pensacola. 850-417-7294.

thursday Pilates Mat Class: Advanced – 8:30-9am. Increase strength and flexibility and love how your body feels after just one hour of corrective movement exercises. $15, $10/account rate. Pilates Core Training, 1310 B Dunmire St, Dunmire Village, Pensacola. 850-2875836. PilatesCoreTraining.com.

Aquachi Detox Footbath – 10am-2pm. The Aquachi ionic foot bath is great therapy for simple detoxing and your overall sense of well-being. The energized water helps to rebalance the body's energy system. $30/30 minute session. The Healing Clinic, 184 Brooks St, Bldg 1, Fort Walton Beach. 850-2172771. TheHealingClinicFWB.com.

Noon Equipment Classes – 12-1pm. Intermediate level using reformers and towers. Create strength, flexibility and great posture with proper spinal alignment. Limited to 6 participants. $30, $25/with account. Pilates Core Training, 1310 B Dunmire St, Dunmire Village, Pensacola. 850-287-5836.

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Healthy Happy Hour – 6-7pm. 3rd Thu. A premier member of the healthy living community provides cutting-edge concepts on health and ultimate wellness. Topics include hypnosis, acupuncture, massage

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Intense Flowing Yoga – 6:15-7pm. If you enjoy flowing your yoga and maintaining a focus on the breath, this int/adv level class is for you. $15. Light Energy Dancing, 348 Miracle Strip Pkwy, Suite 27, FWB. 850-543-1970. LightEnergyDancing.com.

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Powerful Women of the Gulf Coast - Pensacola Networking Meeting – 11am-1:30pm. 1st Fri. Women’s networking group in the Gulf Coast area.

Powerful Women of the Gulf Coast has been meeting for over 10 years connecting women together to utilize resources and connections to help them grow personally and professionally. Donation. Gulf Coast Kid's House, 3401 N 12th Ave, (enter via the side entrance), Pensacola. Info: 850-529-0908.

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First Fridays at Bikram Yoga – 4:30-6pm. 1st Fri. Class for new clients. Please arrive 15 minutes before class time. Mat and towel available for rent.

Free for new clients. Bikram Yoga Pensacola, 1151 Office Woods Dr, Ste C, Pensacola. 850-912-8668.

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HELP WANTED – Retail Sales Associate part time possible full time in Navarre. Devoted to Health and Healing with a background in this field. Contact Esther Turn, EsthersGardenOfHealing@live.com.

Esther’s Garden of Healing. 850-684-3230.

ROOM RENTALS 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: officespacefor sale15@gmail.com.

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.

THE SPIRITUAL DIMENSION HOSTEL - FWB – Walking distance to many amenities, Bike rentals, Beds as low as $25 per night. Couples - $35; Private room $50. TSDHostel.com. 850-376-8324.

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Metaphysical Book Club – 10-11am. Weekly Book Club led by Tullio Lowd. Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea in a tranquil setting while discussing various books consistent with Unity principles. The current book is The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer. Love offering. Unity of Pensacola, 716 N 9th Ave, Fellowship Hall, Pensacola. 850-434-5513.

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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.

Meditative Coloring – 11am-12pm. Coloring is a form of active meditation. Bring your own supplies and join Reverend Jamie and other adults for an hour of quiet, meditative coloring. There are free printable mandalas online. Love offering. Fellowship Hall, Unity of Pensacola, 716 N 9th Avenue, Pensacola.

850-438-2277. UnityPNS.org.

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.

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