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s we were preparing our letter to Santa, we were reminded of the Grinch—you know, the guy who tried to steal Christmas, and who hated the spirit of the holiday because either his shoes were too tight or his heart was too small. Regardless of the reason, his view of humanity was quite wrong. In the end, he learned he could not take away the Whos’ love for each other, which is what the Christmas spirit is all about. In witnessing such love, the Grinch grew a bigger heart and gladly gave back Christmas—and, most important, he found love again. According to Whoville history, his small heart Scott & Daralyn grew three sizes that day!

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In the wake of this election year, we can’t help but believe hearts need to grow, and we hope the holiday season will be the magic potion that makes that happen. So we would like to share our holiday prayer, which can be carried with us as we move forward into 2017.

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• that we will begin to truly value all people on this earth and honor them daily with simple gestures of dignity, respect and kindness—and that we teach our children these ways by example.

• that we will put less emphasis on our political and ideological differences and work toward lasting economic, spiritual and social growth.

• that we will be conscious of the fact that our every action or inaction affects the next seven generations, and make instinctive and concerted efforts toward a healthier and sustainable environment for all creatures.

• that we will give thanks daily and exhibit acts of appreciation for this wonderful planet that we call our home.

It enlightens us to think of the possibilities as these prayers begin to manifest, even in a tiny way. Imagine the snowball effect if everyone were to make a small, daily effort in these areas!

And as for that letter we started to write, here it is: Dear Santa, We realize you have a zillion gifts to deliver in thousands of places all at the same time, but we wanted to give you this heartfelt wish list of the most valuable gifts we can imagine.

They may be grandiose, but we believe they are within the magical spirit of love, which bears unlimited possibilities.

1. Please add a large dose of wellness in every package you deliver.

2. Please provide every child and elderly person with a kind touch, a warm blanket and loving care.

3. Please make sure that every person has plenty of healthy food, and toys that inspire play among the trees and under the blue sky.

4. And please don’t forget the antlers and Christmas sweaters for our pets, so we may be reminded of their unconditional love!

Santa, we’ve also left you a few copies of December’s Natural Awakenings to enjoy with your almond milk and fresh sliced fruit. And please give Mrs. Claus our love, for we know she’s the true reason you get through the season.

And to all the secret Santas in our area, we wish you a peaceful and magical holiday season, and a world of happiness in 2017!

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atural Awakenings magazine’s second annual Emerald Coast Holistic Health Expo, which will be held at the Emerald Coast Convention Center in Fort Walton Beach on March 11 and 12, is now accepting exhibitors, sponsors, presenters and workshop instructors. Anyone offering products or services geared toward the healthy living community is encouraged to register for this event, which is expected to draw thousands of attendees and will be heavily advertised to the area’s drive-to market via billboards, radio, television and online media.

The expo is Northwest Florida’s largest holistic health and inspired living event on the Emerald Coast, drawing visitors from Panama City to Pensacola and beyond who want to learn about and experience the latest in fitness, yoga, meditation, nutrition, natural lifestyle, functional medicine, holistic healing, natural pet care and green living. Expo organizers hope to provide a forum for more than 100 exhibitors of products and services, plus engaging and interactive presentations and workshops, including CEU opportunities.

Visitors can try free food samples, register for numerous door prizes, shop at a responsibly grown and fair-trade market, and sample body-care and healing treatments. In nearby Ross Marler Park, there will be a charity obstacle course and push-up challenge, music, clean food trucks, a waterside meditation and exercise classes, nature walks, herbalist tours, kayaking, and a variety of stand-up paddleboard classes.

The convention center and park exhibitions, demonstrations and music are free and open to all. Nominal fees will be charged for workshops, classes and presentations.

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newsbriefs Dr. Brynne Gingras Joins Bluewater Chiropractic

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r. Brynne Gingras, who is an expert in chiropractic techniques for the upper neck and extremities and is certified in Network Spinal Analysis, has joined the staff of Bluewater Chiropractice in Niceville.

“I specialize in gentle, specific chiropractic techniques that address whole-body healing and wellness,” she says. “I chose to join Bluewater Chiropractic because I wanted to Brynne Gingras work with a group of people who share their passion for health and wellness with the community, and I loved Dr. (April) Lee’s approach and philosophy while working with people.”

After graduating from Sherman College of Chiropractic in Spartanburg, South Carolina, Gingras started a mobile chiropractic practice “for animals and their humans.” At Bluewater, she says, she will continue Lee’s philosophy of providing gentle, specific adjustments to achieve better brain-body connection. “I adjust to bring the body into better alignment and help the physiology create a more relaxed, calm, healing state,” she says.

Along with traditional chiropractic adjustments, Gingras has been trained in upper-cervical techniques and extremity adjusting and is certified in Network Spinal Analysis, a technique designed to “ease the physiology out of the fight-or-flight stress response” and into a relaxed state that allows for better overall healing and brain-body connection. While everyone can benefit from chiropractic care, she says, these gentle techniques are excellent for people who have reservations about being “cracked” or “popped” as well as people with conditions such as fibromyalgia, which require an even gentler approach. “Other conditions that benefit greatly from this type of care are PTSD, anxiety, depression and autism or spectrum disorders, because I directly address and reduce the body’s stress response, which often contributes to these types of disorders,” she says.

Bluewater Chiropractic is located at 4400 Hwy. 20 E., Ste. 207, Niceville. For more info, call the office at 850-897-1177 or visit BlueWaterChiropractic.com.

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Grammy-Winner Ed Gerhard Presents Holiday Concert

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d Gerhard, the Grammy-winning guitarist well known in Northwest Florida as a frequent musical guest on WUWF-FM’s long-running program “RadioLive,” will perform a holiday concert at 6 p.m., December 8, at Old Christ Church, located at 405 South Adams in Pensacola.

Gerhard will present a soulful arrangement of seasonal music performed on six-string, twelve-string, slide or acoustic Hawaiian lap slide guitar. “Ed Gerhard captivates his audiences with virtuosity, generosity and sly humor,” says WUWF’s Lynne Marshall. “He’s known for his gorgeous tone and compositional depth—he can move a listener with a single note.”

With its Gothic Revival architecture, Old Christ Church will give the concert an inspirational, intimate feel, Marshall says. Seating in the venue is limited.

E-tickets cost $10 and are available at WUWF.org. For more information, visit WUWF.org or call 850-4742787.

Verity & Victoria Naturals Opens Day Spa in Navarre

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erity & Victoria Naturals in Navarre has opened a day spa offering a full menu of personal care, beauty and relaxation treatments using the handmade chemical-free, cruelty-free products for which the store is known.

“We pride ourselves on creating products that are totally natural,” says owner Dolly Edwards. “We even display every ingredient, so whether you are using our Mango Papaya Sugar Scrub or our Tudor Rose Beauty Salve, you know exactly what you are putting onto and into your skin.” As Edwards and her staff are passionate animal welfare advocates, all their products carry the leaping bunny logo to show that they are not tested on animals.

Verity & Victoria’s new day spa offer manicures and pedicures for men, women and children; eyebrow and body waxing; and hair styling and makeup services and advice. The spa’s massage therapist is trained in various techniques, Edwards says. “If it’s an 80-minute deep-tissue massage to help relieve all that built-up stress from work, or an express massage to keep you relaxed whilst on the go, we will make sure you have the massage best suited to you.” The staff esthetician offers a number of facial treatments for people of all ages, from teens to seniors.

“We also offer children’s parties with our child-friendly staff, so they too can feel like royalty and can have the best experience here at V&V,” Edwards says.

Verity & Victoria, a child- and pet-friendly store and day spa, is located at 8123 Navarre Pkwy. For more information, call 850-490-3853 or email VnVnaturals@gmail.com.

Pereira Hosts Essential Oils Holiday Series

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ereira Produce & Health will offer two classes on Frankincense and Myrrh essential oils—including their history, distillation process, region of origin, chemical constituents, and common physical, emotional and household uses, and the scientific research grounding their potency— December 1 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Holley by the Sea Beach House in Navarre and December 3 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Ever’man Cooperative Pensacola.

Also on December 3, Pereira Produce & Health will host its annual gift extravaganza from 6 to 8 p.m. at 8218 Riverside Landing Lane in Navarre. Visitors can enjoy gluten-free gingerbread cookies or cupcakes, spiced apple cider and an array of chocolates laced with peppermint, wild orange and lavender essential oils while watching demonstrations on how to create these treats for their own holiday gatherings and how essential oils can be used during the holiday season. There will also be the opportunity to create and purchase a variety of gifts, including body sprays, room sprays, body scrubs, body butter and more. The gift-making class and refreshments are complimentary; supplies cost $5 to $10 per creation.

To end this holiday series, an Essential Oils of the Bible class will be offered December 9 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at 8218 Riverside Landing Lane in Navarre. Participants will learn why frankincense, myrrh, and other essential oils were brought to the Christ child and how to use those resins today, and how the same essential oils used today were used in biblical times to prevent illness and heal ailments.

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Unity Holds Christmas Eve Candle Lighting Ceremony

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nity of Pensacola will present its annual Christmas Eve Candle Lighting Ceremony at 6 p.m., December 24, in its historical sanctuary located at 716 North 9th Avenue.

This ceremony is a musical event and will include the singing of Christmas carols and live music by noted local performers Three Bean Soup. It will close with a traditional candle lighting processional to welcome in the spirit of Christmas within us.

“This magical celebration is upbeat, emotional and deeply spiritual and will leave you feeling empowered and loved,” says Unity member Sharalee Hoelscher.

For more information, visit UnityPNS.org or like Unity of Pensacola on Facebook and Twitter.

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he Wildlife Sanctuary of Northwest Florida, a Pensacola-based nonprofit that provides care to injured or orphaned indigenous wildlife, will host a holiday open house on December 3 to showcase its services and accept supply donations such items as nuts, fruits, vegetables, seeds, cleaning supplies and pet foods.

In keeping with its motto, "Receive, Rehab, Release," the Wildlife Sanctuary receives injured or orphaned wildlife, provides medical care and fostering during recovery, and rehabilitates and releases the animals if possible. Its staff and volunteers also work in cooperation with local, state and federal wildlife agencies to provide educational outreach and conduct educational programs as well as an internship program. While working with Wildlife Sanctuary personnel, interns gain practical and learn skills including individual species identification, animal handling, hand- and tube-feeding birds and mammals, administering medication, charting procedures, species-specific dietary requirements and care, animal intake and public education.

The sanctuary is open for self-guided tours Wednesday through Saturday from noon to 3:30 p.m. Its website, PensacolaWildlife.org, offers guidance on what to do and not to do if you find a wild animal, and specific instructions for helping specific animals that might be encountered in our area.

The Wildlife Sanctuary’s ability to continue this mission depends on the generosity of the public via monetary donations, supply donations and volunteer hours.

A wish list of donations can be found at PensacolaWildlife.org (click on the “How You Can Help” tab). Donations are also accepted seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 105 North S St., Pensacola. For more information, contact the sanctuary directly at 850-433-9453 or find it on Facebook.

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Most recently, doTerra has completed Esseterre, a distillery in the Dobrich area of Bulgaria, with a unique on-site laboratory and a lounge where farmers can relax while their crops are being distilled. For many years, distilleries were managed by brokers who decided both how much and when the farmers would be paid—some weren’t paid for months or years, until the brokers sold the resulting oil from the crops, says Tim Valentiner, doTerra’s director of strategic sourcing.

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esearchers from the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health have found that individuals living close to a natural gas hydraulic fracking site have a significantly higher occurrence of asthma attacks. The study examined health records from the Geisinger Health System, a healthcare provider in Pennsylvania, where the fracking industry has experienced incredible growth of more than 9.000 natural gas wells in the past decade.

The records of more than 35,000 Geisinger asthma patients between the ages of 5 and 90 were studied between 2005 and 2012. Patients that reported attacks were mapped and studied in relation to the fracking well locations, and the results compared with other patients not reporting attacks in the same year. The researchers discovered that those that lived in close proximity to multiple or larger active natural gas wells were 1.5 to four times more likely to experience asthma attacks.

Brian S. Schwartz, a medical doctor and a professor in the Department of Environmental Health Services at the Bloomberg School, in Baltimore, Maryland, was the senior author of the study. He states, “We are concerned with the growing number of studies that have observed health effects associated with this industry.

We believe it’s time to take a more cautious approach to [fracking] well development with an eye on environmental and public health impacts.”

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esearch published in the Journal of Marketing Research links bright light to healthier food choices.

The study observed 160 diners at four separate metropolitan locations of a chain dinner restaurant between 6 and 8 p.m. Two of the restaurants used bright lighting (250 lux luminance) and the other two locations had dim lighting (25 lux luminance).

The researchers found that diners at the well-lit locations were more likely to choose healthy options such as baked or grilled fish and chicken than the patrons at the dimly lit restaurants.

These results were replicated in a laboratory test of 700 college students where scientists attributed students’ healthier choices to the alert feelings that being in a bright room elicits.

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A recent study published in the journal Phytotherapy Research tested the impact of consuming whole-cranberry fruit powder on women that had experienced two or more UTIs in the previous 12 months.

Of the 182 study participants, 89 were given 500 milligrams of the cranberry powder daily for six months.

The remaining 93 women ingested a placebo. The cranberry group reported significantly fewer infections than the placebo group. In addition, it took the women in the cranberry group more time to develop a first UTI than the women in the control group.

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esearchers from the University of São Paulo Medical School, in Brazil, have found high levels of tinnitus, a ringing or buzzing in the ear, and hearing loss in adolescents that use ear bud speakers. They examined the hearing of 170 students between the ages of 11 and 17 and asked them about their experiences with tinnitus in the previous year. More than half of the respondents had experienced the condition.

The principal investigator for the study, Tanit Ganz Sanchez, an associate professor of otolaryngology at the medical school, notes that the prevalence of tinnitus among adolescents should be viewed as an early warning of a serious hearing loss risk. She says, “If this teenage generation continues to expose themselves to very high noise levels, they’ll probably suffer from hearing loss by the time they’re 30 or 40.”

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study in the journal Pediatrics, published by the American Academy of Pediatrics, has found that the common childhood habits of thumb sucking and nail biting can reduce the risk of adolescent and adult allergies.

Researchers followed more than 1,000 individuals from 5 through 32 years old, monitoring these two habits at ages 5, 7, 9 and 11. The subjects were tested for allergies at 13 using a skin-prick test and again at 32. Of all participants, 31 percent were frequent thumb suckers and nail biters, and those children had a lower incidence of allergic reactions than the others.

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2016 was a mixed year for whales and dolphins and by extension, humans.

Marine Biologist Sylvia Earle states the importance of ocean health this way: “With every drop of water you drink, every breath you take, you’re connected to the sea. The ocean is the blue heart of the planet. There’s still time, but not a lot, to turn things around.”

Scientists have discovered a new, black-colored species of whale that’s one-third the size of a Baird’s beaked whale.

Yet to be named, it’s rarely seen, feeding in deep canyons in the Bering Sea.

The oldest-known orca whale, Granny, at 105, swims Washington’s coastline.

Wild orcas usually live 60 to 80 years; captives, 40 years at most. Iceberg, the only known adult white orca, age 22, was spotted in Russian coastal waters earlier this year.

In 2013, a Korean marine park retrained five dolphins to feed naturally and released them into the sea, where they rejoined their original pod. Recent sightings found them thriving, affording hope for the 2,900 dolphins in marine parks, aquariums and zoos worldwide.

Pink dolphins in Hong Kong’s bustling harbor remain endangered. In 2003, there were 158; by 2014, only 61. The Baiji River dolphin, only found in China, has been declared extinct. Vaquitas, small porpoises in the Gulf of California, declined from 97 in 2014 to 60 this year, most drowned in commercial fishing nets; it may be extinct by 2018.

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The 2016 annual Audubon Great Backyard Bird Count in February (Audubon. org/content/2014-great-backyard-birdcount-summary) and a report compiled by the North American Bird Conservation Initiative (StateOfTheBirds.org/2016) show that more than a third of all North American bird species are at risk of becoming extinct unless significant action is taken, especially ocean and tropical birds. The governments of Canada, the United States and Mexico created the North American Bird Conservation Initiative in 1999.

More than half the species that rely on oceans and tropical forests are on a special watch list because of small and declining populations, limited ranges and severe threats to their habitats. The report pinpoints invasive predators such as rats and cats on nesting islands, as well as overfishing, pollution and climate change.

Ways to address the problem include removing predators, expanding protected marine areas and reducing the amount of plastic products that end up in the ocean and can trap or choke birds.

Many species such as long-distance migratory shore birds in coastal, grassland and arid habitats are declining steeply. The main causes are rising sea levels, coastal development, encroaching human activity and oil spills.

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Wise Woodsmen Norway Bans Deforestation Products

The Norwegian Parliament Standing Committee on Energy and Environment has pledged that the government will follow a deforestation-free public procurement policy, meaning that any product that contributes to deforestation will not be used by the country as part of an Action Plan on Nature Diversity. Rainforest Foundation Norway was the main lobbying influence behind this recommendation and has worked for years to bring the pledge into existence.

“This is an important victory in the fight to protect the rainforest,” says Nils Hermann Ranum, head of policy and campaign for the committee.

“Over the last few years, a number of companies have committed to cease the procurement of goods that can be linked to destruction of the rainforest.

Until now, this has not been matched by similar commitments from governments. The Norwegian state is now following suit and making the same demands when it comes to public procurements.”

Deforestation is estimated to comprise about 15 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to climate change and disrupting natural cycles and livelihoods, according to the World Wildlife Fund. Removal of trees can disrupt a region’s water cycle, resulting in changes in precipitation and river flow that also contribute to erosion.

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Humans an Endangered Species The UK-based nonprofit Global Challenges Foundation’s annual report on global catastrophic risk (Tinyurl.com/ GlobalExtinctionReport) has found that the risk of human extinction is higher than we might expect. The Stern Review (Tinyurl.com/The-Stern-Review), the British premier government report on the economics of climate change, estimates a 0.1 percent risk of human extinction every year.

“We don’t expect any of the events that we describe to happen in any specific 10-year period. They might—but on balance, they probably won’t,” says Sebastian Farquhar, director of the Global Priorities Project.

United Nations-approved climate models estimate that temperatures might rise six to 10 degrees Celsius, which pushes the probability of extinction beyond 3 percent, even with a considerable decrease in carbon emissions.

Nuclear war, natural disasters such as volcanic eruptions, genetic engineering gone awry and pandemic plagues figure in too, but the biggest threat might be the ever-increasing human population. According to a paper published in the journal Nature by Elizabeth Hadly, a professor of environmental biology at Stanford University, such growth has followed the trajectory of a typical invasive species and suggests there may be a looming global population downturn. Still, humans are capable of exponentially growing their population several times over through the invention of new technologies and cultural shifts, regardless of Earth’s natural carrying capacity.

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Missouri is rolling out a set of energy-generating photovoltaic pavers along a section of the iconic Route 66 highway in a sidewalk pilot project—the first on a public right of way—in the U.S. The street pavers were developed by Solar Roadways, a company created by inventors Scott and Julie Brusaw, which raised more than $2.2 million in crowdfunding in 2014 to bring their technology to market.

The Brusaws claim that replacing all of America’s roads and parking lots with their solar pavers would generate more than three times what the country consumed in electricity in 2009.

The Missouri Department of Transportation considered their own crowdfunding campaign to support their energy experiment; plans called for the hexagonal solar panels to be fully installed and operational by the end of this year.

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America Outdone Venezuela has passed a law that imposes some of the world’s toughest regulations on genetically modified organisms (GMO) and patenting of seeds in order to consolidate national food sovereignty, regulate the production of hybrid seed, reject the production, distribution and import of GMO seeds and ban transgenic seed research.

Canada’s Centre for Research on Globalization describes it as one of the most progressive seed laws in the world.

The country intends to establish a national seed system to implement the new law. The group will monitor and sanction any agricultural violations, with a focus on the protection of traditional seeds.

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The study Greening of the Earth and its Drivers, published by an international team in the journal Nature Climate Change, shows significant greening of a quarter to one-half of the Earth’s vegetated lands based on satellite data from the past 33 years. This represents an increase in leaves on plants and trees that produce sugars using sunlight energy to mix atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) with water and nutrients from the soil.

These sugars are the source of food, fiber and fuel for life on Earth. More sugars are produced when there is more of this greenhouse gas in the air in a process called CO2 fertilization.

About 85 percent of the Earth’s land is free of ice and covered by vegetation, currently encompassing 32 percent of the planet’s total surface area. Lead author Dr. Zaichun Zhu, a researcher from Peking University, in China, states, “The greening over the past 33 years reported in this study is equivalent to adding a green continent about two times the size of mainland USA, and has the ability to fundamentally change the cycling of water and carbon in the climate system.” The effect may serve as a carbon sink to help counter climate change.

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Plastics can emit unhealthy chemicals used during manufacturing, which also produces environmental pollution. Pieces can break off, possibly injuring soft skin, or be consumed by toddlers with dangerous results. A recent report

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Educational toys can “enhance language, conceptual understanding and numerical and spatial cognition,” according to a study in the journal Mind, Brain and Education. Six-to-8-year-olds can gain an appreciation for archaeology playing with Smithsonian toys available at Barnes & Noble and BarnesAndNoble.com.

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eneath the beauty of the Emerald Coast lies the unheard cry of many who would go hungry without the generosity of community programs. It’s not the hunger found in Third World countries, but a more subtle kind—the hunger of families who don’t know how they will get their next meal, or who must decide between paying their rent or medical bills and buying groceries.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture defines this kind of hunger as “food insecurity”—essentially, the lack of “access by all people at all times to enough food for an active, healthy life.” The USDA estimates that 50 million Americans, including 17 million children, struggle with hunger on a regular basis. Not every day, but more often than not. Our community is not exempt from this epidemic.

Feeding America, a national network of food banks, sponsored a study called “Map the Meal Gap,” which estimates food insecurity rates for the general population and for children under the age of 18, nationally and in each state and county. Estimates are based on 2011 statistics collected by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Bureau

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of Labor Statistics, and on food price data supplied by the Nielsen information and measurement company.

The study found that 16.4 percent of the population—about one in six Americans—struggles with food insecurity. For children, that number is 22.4 percent.

In Florida, the numbers are significantly worse: some 18.7 percent of the general population and 28.4 percent of children. Among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Florida ranks sixth in the rate of child food insecurity. Escambia County ranks above the state average, with 19.3 percent of the general population and 26.6 percent of children. The rates of food insecurity in Okaloosa and Bay Counties are slightly lower than average, at 15.4 percent of the general population and 24.9 percent of children, and 17.4 percent of the general population and 26.2 percent of children, respectively.

“Map the Meal Gap” points out that the lack of adequate nutrition can affect a child’s health, behavior and ability to concentrate in school. While many, if not most, food-insecure children qualify for free or reduced breakfast and lunch programs at their

By 2015, the Weekend Food Program was too large to service both Gulf Breeze and Navarre, so Tonia Smith and Michelle Abrams started a second branch in Navarre, solely supported by outside donations and their own funds. public schools, children. they often go hunAdditional volgry on the weekunteers are always ends and during needed, especially holiday breaks. to deliver the stor Sharon Conage bins of packner recognized this aged bags to each problem in Santa of the six NavarreRosa County even area schools before those statistics participating in the were published. She program, Abrams Ludgina Dieujuste, Michelle Abrams, says. The program launched the Weekand Tonia Smith end Food Program in also gratefully Gulf Breeze to help accepts monetary feed children who were going hungry on and food donations, as it costs roughly the weekends. This program works with $35,000 a year to provide nourishment the schools to anonymously identify the for these food-insecure children. number of children each week that are on “Roughly $10 per week feeds one the free or reduced program. Every Thurs- child for the weekend,” Smith says. day evening, volunteers pack two break Monetary donations can be made fasts, two lunches and two snacks, plus a online through WeekendFoodProgram. pre-printed notecard with an encouraging org or the program’s Facebook page. message, into plastic grocery bags that are Food donations can be dropped off any delivered to the schools on Friday mornThursday during packaging hours or by ing and discreetly given to needy students contacting Abrams at 229-938-1821. to take home for the weekend.

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By 2015, the Weekend Food Profull-sized cans of premade pasta with gram was too large to service both Gulf sauce (e.g. Chef Boyardee products), ready-to-eat canned soup, fruit cups, Breeze and Navarre, so Tonia Smith and additional breakfast or lunch foods and Michelle Abrams started a second that only require a microwave and can branch in Navarre, solely supported by be heated by a child. outside donations and their own funds.

They use storage facilities to house the For more information on how to conpre-planned seven-week menu items, and volunteers gather every Thursday tribute, donate or volunteer, contact from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. in the NYSA Michelle Abrams at 229-938-1821 or gym to pack meals for roughly 400 visit WeekendFoodProgram.org

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n 2004, Hurricane Ivan swept through the Gulf Coast and left Dr. Michael DeMaria a broken man.

The Pensacola psychotherapist, renowned musician and sound healer, who had spent his entire professional life helping “fix” others, now looked at the severely damaged remains of his home— just the latest in a string of devastating personal losses—and realized that he didn’t know how to fix his shattered self. Ultimately he discovered that he, much like his house, needed rebuilding from the ground up—or, more precisely, from the inside out.

His new book, Peace Within, explains how, through that rebuilding process, he found healing from suicidal despair, and it offers step-by-step guidance for anyone wanting to map out his or her own path to healing.

Peace Within is both pragmatic and deeply personal. It’s organized in userfriendly modules, each one focused on bringing calm and healing to a different facet of human existence (e.g., the body, the spirit, relationships, daily life, even death). Each module concludes with simple, specific exercises, such as meditation, breath work and journaling—some of the tools of DeMaria’s psychotherapy practice, as well as his own healing journey—to reinforce and apply that module’s lessons.

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It’s certainly possible to use Peace Within selectively—that is, to skip straight to the module that speaks to a particular problem and come away with fresh insight to address it.

After all, DeMaria has spent more than three decades helping people work through life’s challenges, and the wisdom he shares reflects his professional experience

In the module “Peace Within Relationship,” for example, he notes that “working with couples as a psychotherapist, I’ve identified two primary factors that torpedo relationships, often leading to divorce: 1.

Having unrealistic expectations of a relationship and partner; 2. Expecting a partner to be responsible for your emotional well-being and happiness.”

He goes on to explain what a healthy relationship looks like, using real-life and hypothetical examples, and even simple illustrations, to make abstract concepts easy to grasp and apply.

Someone struggling in a troubled relationship can read that module and better understand why his or her relationship isn’t working and whether and how it can be fixed.

But the book is best read and acted upon as a whole. As DeMaria explains early on, his healing model is

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a process, each stage of which is predicated on a single theme: peace comes from within. True contentment, he writes, cannot be found externally—not in things or accomplishments, not even in a life partner: “Although ultimately we are social creatures that require and need each other to create and make a life together, that doesn’t mean there is a ‘magical other’ out there who will save us from ourselves, who will make us eternally happy, and complete us.

This fantasy is not only dangerous, but leads to great disappointment and suffering. We do this in love, politics, and even in our search for religious leaders and spiritual teachers.”

Peace Within follows the path DeMaria took as he stepped back from the brink of suicide and learned to be at peace within life, beginning with himself. The process he describes is empowering but also humbling, and he uses his personal journey as an ongoing illustration of that fact. He offers a warts-and-all recollection of his low points: wallowing in self-pity; whining to his wife; and at one point, while hobbled by knee surgery, melting down completely. But the most humbling part of the process, he writes, was admitting that he had spent years diligently giving up “things” on a spiritual quest that ultimately proved fruitless: “In my mind, I could not reconcile that someone who had done as much spiritual work could fall so low and fail so miserably.” He came to realize that it wasn’t things that he had to give up, but identification with his mind, which ultimately led to his deeper awakening.

DeMaria’s rise from the abyss is an inspirational survival story. It should be noted that Hurricane Ivan, which triggered his crushing depression, was also the catalyst behind his Grammynominated album Ocean, his most commercially successful work so far.

Anyone needing superficial affirmation that it’s possible to go from great depths to great heights need look no further than that. But anyone longing for the more profound and lasting “success” of true contentment can find it in the pages of Peace Within.

Peace Within can be purchased at Ontos World Press, 353 pages $21.99.

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ers says. “The idea was ike most of us raised to gather with those who in the Southeast, Jamie were seeking healing Sanders had a tradiand to have a deeper tional Christian upbringunderstanding of their ing. And like so many of own personal relationship us eventually do, he also with Spirit. People from had a crisis of faith. Christ’s various denominations message of love and comwould come to Unity passion spoke to him; the Farm (in Missouri) in the message coming from the early years after their pulpit and pews did not. own Sunday services to

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As the movement grew, Unity upon individuals, so for a while I quit churches, centers and study groups were going to church,” he says.

Then a friend told him about Unity, created. The advent of the internet spread the message of peace even further. a positive, inclusive faith community Today there are Unity groups around the with a grassroots feel but a worldwide world—including Unity of Pensacola, reach. “The next day, surprisingly, I where Sanders now leads Sunday servicpulled up in front of the Unity Center es for an eclectic community of 140 to and went inside. My life changed for160 spiritual seekers. There’s no dogma ever,” he says. with Unity, and no rite of worship—just

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what Jesus taught about being kind, loving and compassionate,” he says.

“We teach forgiveness and acceptance, and we believe that through the art and practice of affirmative prayer and meditation, we transform our lives. We remind individuals that they have the power within them to change any situation from the appearance of negative to positive when they practice the principles in their lives daily.”

At Unity of Pensacola, that message comes with a powerful dual-delivery system: music and humor.

“Great music—upbeat messages of hope and overcoming challenges—empowers people,” Sanders says. “They leave feeling they can face the world a little bit taller, with their heads held higher and their hearts filled with gratitude.

I’m the minister, and that’s how I drive away each Sunday on my way home.”

Laughter can be just as healing, he says, and when people feel that it’s “safe” to laugh, they’re emotionally open to his message. “People tend to respond to a message when they feel it far more than when they just hear it. We don’t yell at people, but we remind them who they are—that they are indeed the beloved of God, and that God is always active and present within them.”

Few churchgoers would describe their Sunday mornings as “fun,” but that’s an assessment Sanders hears from visitors to Unity’s 10 a.m. services.

Members of the community love to laugh, he says, and they engage with each other based on what they have in common, not on what they don’t.

The result is a positive, supportive atmosphere for spiritual awakening, although ultimately it’s up to each individual to turn that energy into something transformational.

“Spirituality is personal,” he says.

“It’s a lifestyle of awakening and transformation; some people are ready and some are not. It’s been said that when the student is ready, the teacher will come, and I’ve found that to be true many times in my own life. We often believe that we are waiting on God, but in reality, God is simply waiting on us.”

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LOVING LARGE Scientists Say We’re All Connected

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rue love is not something reserved exclusively for soulmates, couples, children, friends or family. Observations by sages for millennia and by enlightened scientists more recently are increasingly aligned with the point of view articulated by renowned meditation teacher Jack Kornfield that true love and awareness—a sense of universal connectivity and the idea that divinity, or the sacred, is found in all things—are indistinguishable.

Scientific View

This state of being, generally denoted by strong feelings of love or acceptance toward others, brings us into contact with universal energy which connects all of humanity with the natural world.

Clues to our united commonality are explored in two 21st-century books, Love 2.0: How Our Supreme Emotion Affects Everything We Feel, Think, Do, and Become, by Barbara L. Fredrickson, Ph.D., and A General Theory of Love, by medical doctors Thomas Lewis, Fari Amini and Richard Lannon. These authors explore the brain science that’s related to love and awareness.

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Although trying to grasp love intellectually may be like eating soup with a fork, the authors of A General Theory of Love cite feelings as a good starting point. Fredrickson describes love as “the momentary upwelling of three tightly interwoven events: a sharing of one or more positive emotions between you and another; a biochemical synchrony between your and the other person’s biochemistry and behaviors; and a reflected motive to invest in each other’s well-being that brings mutual care.”

Fredrickson, director of the Positive Emotions and Psychophysiology Laboratory at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, believes love is a complex physiological response; a “positivity resonance.” She describes key factors in love’s ability to biologically transform us as oxytocin, a hormone active in social bonding and attachments, and the vagus nerve deep within the brain stem that connects with numerous organs, including the lead “character” in this relationship, the heart.

The neural synchrony of positivity resonance between the brains of two individuals is a connected oneness that

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During their 30-year friendship, Bob Staretz collaborated with astronaut Edgar Mitchell, Sc.D., the lunar module pilot on Apollo 14 and founder of the Institute of Noetic Sciences, to research and write “The Quantum Hologram and the Nature of Consciousness,” published in the Journal of Cosmology. Their scientific theory explains how all of creation learns, self-corrects and evolves as a selforganizing, interconnected holistic system through love.

“Without exception, everything in nature exists and works together in total balance, resonance and harmony, interacting as one. From this perspective, Edgar and I reached the obvious conclusion—the organizing principle of the cosmos is agape love, an ultimate form of unconditional love that accepts all things existing in nature without regard to conditions, expectations, shortcomings, flaws or faults,” explains Staretz.

The former executive director of Eternea, an organization focused on spiritually transformative experiences and the study of consciousness, Staretz says individuals that undergo such an experience attest that loving one another and all

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Fredrickson notes is far more ubiquitous than previously thought possible.

Her research shows that it requires only connection, not the intimacy or shared history that comes with any special bonds.

Micro-moments of the connected oneness we feel as life-giving reverberations occur via shared smiles or laughter, a common compassion or an engaging story. Humans all hunger for such moments. The prerequisites are perceived safety and authentic sensory connection with another, even if it’s fleeting. In Fredrickson’s perspective, such neural coupling is a biological manifestation of oneness in which a habitual focus on “me” expands to a life-expanding “we”.

of nature, of which we are a part, is the central reason for our existence.

Anita Moorjani’s latest book, What If This Is Heaven? reiterates the life lesson she learned from her dramatic near-death experience in which she identified herself as a state of pure consciousness connected with everything in the cosmos. She clearly heard: “Your only work is to love yourself, value yourself and embody this truth of self-worth and self-love so that you can be love in action. That is true service, to yourself and to those who surround you.”

This message continues with her, and she explains that by not loving ourselves, we are denying the part of God that expresses itself through us. An overarching insight from her lifechanging journey is, “Unconditional love is a state of being, not an emotion. It’s not just one side of the coin—it’s the whole coin.”

If the doors of perception were cleansed, everything would appear to man as it is, infinite. ~William Blake

How-to Resources Interest in this deeper perspective led The Shift Network, which offers online transformative education, to host a recent Advanced Teachings for Truly Loving Yourself with Margaret Paul, P.h.D., co-author of Do I Have to Give Up Me to Be Loved By You?

Many others are working to spread the word about a larger sense of lifegiving love, including Cleveland, Ohio, intuitive psychologist Debra L. Reble, Ph.D., author of Being Love: How Loving Yourself Creates Ripples of Transformation in Your Relationships and the World. She says, “Our soul’s purpose is to be and express love. We dream of love, yearn for love and make love, but rarely do we realize that we are love, a source of divine energy.”

Reba Linker, a New York City life coach and author, hosts a Leaders in Self-Love Facebook page and the Paint Yourself into The Picture online coaching show. Linker’s philosophy on love resembles that of New Thought leader Michael Beckwith, minister, author and founder of the Agape International Spiritual Center, in Culver City, California—

to discern that our true nature is love is to know that we are created in the very image and likeness of love, the essence of life itself.

Gary Sinclair, author of Healing Memories in Seconds, views his life from an altitude of oceanic oneness.

His 35 years of study in a field that uses energy to heal spirit, mind and body led him to develop Soul Link, a memory energy therapy. His work is changing the face of therapy for those with post-traumatic stress disorder and led to the revelation, “Love pulls whatever it touches to its highest potential.”

Teaching what he knows “beyond a shadow of a doubt” helps to shift his students’ worldview. “All of creation is made up of electromagnetic energy vibrating at different frequencies. We are energy beings who can learn to manage our energy to heal ourselves.

We are all connected by omnipres-

ence, the energy of love, a heart connection of life. Consciously choosing this awareness allows us to be ‘love living life.’”

Kamini Desai, director of education for the Amrit Yoga Institute, in Salt Springs, Florida, lends her yogic perspective to love. “We are each a wave on the ocean of existence. Even though we are separate waves, we carry the essence of the same ocean.

When that essence manifests in us as spirit, its quality is a healing force of love surrounding our cells, causing our heart to beat and regenerating our organs. This intelligence guides and directs the universe in the same manner that it heals and maintains our body. In yoga, we learn to listen to its subtle voice so that we can follow its urges and energetic impulses to the source from which it springs.”

The perceptions of California’s HeartMath Institute founder Doc Childre, dedicated to helping people access their intuitive insight and heart intelligence, are generally aligned with those of Fredrickson. Both approaches recognize how order and balance in the nervous system and smooth, harmonious and coherent heart rhythms enhance our ability to clearly perceive a far larger universe of experience.

The ensuing connections widen the windows of perception to view ourselves as no longer separate, but part of a unified whole. Accumulated micro-moments of love communicated through synchronized gazes, touches and vocalizations forge a shared subjective appreciation of connection and oneness. We feel ourselves embodying positive resonance and experience easier and more immediate rapport in familial, familiar and even new relationships. We discover abundant opportunities to feel love, loved and loving as we make ourselves available to them.

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

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atigue due to physical or mental exertion is common in those beleaguered by stress, poor eating habits and insomnia, struggling to balance the needs of family and career and too often using caffeine and other stimulants to artificially rebound energy. James L. Wilson, Ph.D., a doctor of chiropractic and naturopathy, educates medical professionals about an even more serious health issue he identifies as “adrenal fatigue”; it’s characterized by below-optimal adrenal function induced by an overload of such stressors. Our two walnut-sized adrenal glands, one atop each kidney, produce vital hormones that help control heart rate, blood pressure, digestion and many other functions, including how the body deals with stress.

Identifying the Core Issue

In his book, Adrenal Fatigue: The 21st Century Stress Syndrome, Wilson sheds light on the scope of the problem.

“The fact that adrenal fatigue is unrecognized by conventional medicine has left millions of people suffering from an untreated problem that interferes with their ability to function normally and capacity to enjoy life. For those whose adrenal glands are ‘running on empty’, even something as basic as happiness seems almost out of reach,” comments Wilson, who resides in Tucson, Arizona.

Individuals suffering from adrenal fatigue are most concerned about their low moods, energy, mental acuity and libido, for which conventional medicine typically prescribes antidepressant and anti-anxiety drugs. These medications do nothing to revive adrenal functioning.

This faulty condition also affects weight gain and a propensity toward the development of some diseases, including

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fibromyalgia. “Your resiliency, energy, endurance and very life depend on the proper functioning of the adrenals,” Wilson says.

We’ve inherited our sympathetic nervous system and its stress response of fight-or-flight from our prehistoric ancestors. It hasn’t evolved to differentiate between an acute threat to survival and the chronic threats from looming deadlines, financial pressures and other modern-day worries.

“The adrenal stress response to physical danger or any perceived psychological threat is identical—the release of norepinephrine and epinephrine responsible for cascading physiological reactions,” explains Dr. Vijay Jain, who treats fatigue from an integrative perspective at his Mind Body Wellness Center, in Palm Coast, Florida.

Suggested Treatments

Adrenal fatigue is mainly a self-induced health problem that doesn’t just appear. It results from an accumulation of ongoing choices that we can change.

Jain applies ayurvedic principles to reestablish balance in the body’s three prominent mind-body types that influence personal well-being. These are known as vata, pitta and kapha. For people primarily characterized by vata and pitta typology, fatigue is the result of being overactive and burning the candle at both ends. For those with kapha constitutions, fatigue is the outcome of a sedentary lifestyle with insufficient movement and eating the wrong foods for them.

He further recommends getting more sleep with regular bedtimes, practices such as yoga nidra meditation, pranayama (yogic breathing) and a slower-paced yoga practice with longerheld meditative poses, as well as massage and a diet designed to restore our biological energies, or doshas, to a balanced state.

“Depending on a patient’s constitution I advise some to slow down and burn 50 percent less of their candle, while I tell others to increase their physical activity and improve their diet.”

Jain also recommends a type of ayurvedic purification and detoxification treatment that involves a series of five therapies including massage and herbal treatments. Performed in sequence, these allow the body and mind to drop into a state of peacefulness. Acupuncture treatments are also helpful, along with a regimen of adaptogenic herbs such as ginseng, schisandra and ashwagandha, according to Jain.

In Happy Healthy Thyroid: The Essential Steps to Healing Naturally, author Andrea Beaman writes about how she recovered naturally from adrenal fatigue. To restore energy and vitality to the body, she further recommends the healing practices of hatha yoga, qigong and tai chi. “These modalities build energy, whereas power yoga, and cardiovascular exercises drain energy in fatigued individuals,” advises Beaman. She notes that it can take six months to two years to restore desired energy levels.

Beaman counsels individuals with behavioral characteristics that make it more challenging to burn less of their candle. She grabs their attention with the critical nature of their situation. “‘You are in and out of life in a blink. If you’re exhausted at age 48, how are you going to live a vibrant, happy and exuberant life right up to the finish line?’

That generally works,” she says.

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings.

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Helpful Herbs and the Adrenal Glands Herbs

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erbs that help correct imbalances in the adrenal glands work best in combination. They include adaptogen herbs that also compensate for any stress placed on the heart.

Adrenal gland promotors Siberian ginseng, licorice, ginger and Gotu Kola are largely used to promote adrenal function. When combined with other herbs, such as mullein, hawthorn berries and cayenne, they can heal the overtaxed adrenal glands by nourishing and feeding them with plant-based nutrition.

Adrenal gland supporters Mullein and lobelia are the perfect glandular foods. Siberian ginseng helps ease stress and promotes endurance. Hawthorn berries aid as a heart tonic in times of stress. Ginger, Gotu Kola and cayenne help move the blood, stimulate the brain and relieve fatigue. Licorice is truly a friend to the adrenal cortex; it contains saponins that influence cortisone balance throughout the body.

Adrenal gland formula Dr. Christopher’s Adrenal Formula, which was created by an herbalist in the 1920s, combines all these herbs and can be taken as a pill or tea. Dr. Christopher’s formulas and the herbs to make herbal tea can be found at Old Thyme Remedies, located on Nine Mile Road in Pensacola.

Beth Workman and her aunt, Theresa Ellis, opened Old Thyme Remedies in 2012. The store offers loose herbs for tea blending; supplements; services such as ionic foot detox, infrared saunas and Kangen Water fill-ups; and herbal remedy-making workshops.

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FITNESS 2017 New Year’s Resolutions that Stick

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very January, we rally our hopes, vowing that this time our New Year’s resolutions will finally stick.

However, “If you don’t have a plan, plan to fail,” says Kansas City, Missouri, personal trainer Jake Albracht.

We can make our health and fitness goals for 2017 a reality instead of just wishful thinking.

Find a good trainer. “A personal trainer provides a helpful base of knowledge because the hardest part for most people is a lack of planning and diligence in following up. Trainers can step in to help a client achieve their goals,” says Albracht.

Jeanne Rankin, assistant strength and conditioning coach at the University of Kentucky, in Lexington, adds, “A personal trainer can also help you set lofty goals that you wouldn’t have considered on your own due to fear of failure in achieving them.”

Secure personal attention. Individual attention is invaluable. Albracht notes, “There’s nothing like the instant feedback with technique, information and support that one-on-one training provides.”

Rankin adds, “In ongoing individual evaluation, a personal trainer can see exactly what’s going well and what

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isn’t, providing a better assessment than in a group.”

“Group settings can also be positive and mimic a team environment, but a one-on-one relationship allows for a deeper bond of trust. Sometimes that can make all the difference in the world,” Albracht explains.

Ask questions. If engaging a personal trainer isn’t in our available budget, they are often willing to answer a few burning fitness questions. Most of us have had volunteer teachers at some point in our lives that expected nothing in return because they loved sharing what they know. It’s a slower process, but can be a viable option.

Set realistic goals. “I tell clients that structuring a program of specific goals will always trump a non-structured program,” says Albracht. “They need to fill out a goals sheet and develop a personal model that is repeatable, sustainable and successful. We use the SMART acronym for specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and timely.” Sometimes writing things down is just what’s needed to make them actually happen.

“When you look at pictures of famous people in magazines, realize

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that the images have been Photoshopped. They also have access to the best and most expensive resources in the world, and looking good is their job,” reminds Rankin. “Set a goal, and then set a bunch of small, achievable, measurable and quantifiable steps along the way that’ll push you towards that bigger goal.”

For example, If the goal is to lose 50 pounds in a year, then maybe shoot to lose 30 pounds in the first six months and 20 in the second six months.

“Breaking it up into what feels doable for you is key,” says Rankin.

Establish intentions. Krysten Clark, a Los Angeles personal trainer, yoga teacher and founder of Yogva Nutrition, uses the SMART elements along with establishing an intention for each session. She states, “It’s important to recognize what ‘being healthy’ means to you. I always have my clients set an intention for their workout in the moment, which allows them to be fully present with what they’re doing and why they’re doing it. Connecting with their ‘why’ proves powerful in a day-to-day practice.”

She also strives to bring mindfulness into any fitness workout that evolves from a mind-body connection.

The accompanying sense of self-compassion furthers progress in the neverending process of personal growth and healthy living.

Acquire a fitness posse. An accountability partner can be a friend or a personal trainer—someone that’s only a phone call away. Rankin observes, “If you know that you are letting someone down by not working out, then you are more likely to stick to a plan, especially if you’re paying that person.”

Hit the reset button if needed.

“Set a deadline to attain a goal and work backwards from there to achieve it,” advises Albracht. “If the goal is missed, reassess and plan again.” Be patient and forgive yourself as often as necessary if slip-ups occur. The ultimate results of feeling good and healthier provide their own payoff.

Aimee Hughes, a freelance writer in Kansas City, MO, is a doctor of naturopathy and consultant for the Yandara Yoga Institute. Connect at ChezAimee@ gmail.com.

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uring jam-packed special occasions like holidays, our drinks should multitask, too. We need festive tipples to refresh us without overdoing it, restore equilibrium if we overeat or drink or revive us when we’re feeling low from a seasonal cold or flu.

In addition to traditional offerings that family and friends might expect, why not add a new and improved signature drink to everyone’s repertoire? These feel-good beverages, featuring winter fruits high in vitamin C, anthocyanins, therapeutic herbs and fresh ginger, deliver delicious boosts to help us feel our best.

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The season of hospitality is happily also the season of pomegranates, blood oranges and Meyer lemons (a sweeter, thin-skinned, aromatic variety). These vibrant fruits give a taste of good cheer to anything we can pour, shake, muddle or simmer.

Whether we offer fresh-squeezed blood orange juice in the morning, a nonalcoholic cocktail of pomegranate juice and sparkling water, or a squeeze of Meyer lemon juice in a hot toddy or tea, the tart flavor is a sure pick-me-up. The red color in antioxidant-rich blood oranges and pomegranates indicates the presence of anthocyanins, compounds that might help prevent cancer and heart disease, as well as treat eye disorders, according to an article published in the Journal of Biomedicine and Biotechnology. Meyer lemons are a good source of vitamin C, essential for producing collagen needed to support the formation of new bone, blood vessels, ligaments and tendons, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

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Restore

After an evening of over-imbibing, our systems need to reboot. The stomach needs help in processing alcohol, plus we may be dehydrated and feeling a little queasy. Filtered water, coconut water or a sweet, caffeine-free coffee or carbonated beverage of the lemon-lime variety rehydrate, as well as help our digestive system break down and flush out the alcohol.

According to Registered Dietitian Aicacia Young, in Austin, Texas, founder of ClimbHealthy.com, the simple act of drinking water before we go to bed can assist in the recovery process.

Research published in the Food & Function journal found that lemonlime soda helps the body metabolize alcohol better by speeding up its ability to process the compound aldehyde dehydrogenase, the main cause of hangover symptoms. For nausea and motion sickness, ginger or peppermint tea can help, according to studies in the American Journal of Physiology and the French Prescrire International.

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Sometimes the stress of holiday to-dos, often combined with travel, can lower the resilience of our immune system.

When we feel symptoms of a cold or flu coming on, the classic hot toddy can help us feel human again. The alcohol in whiskey is a natural decongestant; plus, it helps get us to sleep. Honey soothes and perky lemon juice gives us hope that we’ll feel better the next day.

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Meyer Lemon Hot Toddy Yields: 1 serving Bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Remove from the heat. Stir in the juice of half a Meyer lemon, a tablespoon or two of honey and a jigger of whiskey. Serve hot in a mug.

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rista Tippett helps us ponder the meaning of life as host and executive producer of On Being, the award-winning weekly radio program and podcast produced in Minneapolis for more than 400 public radio stations. The bestselling author of Einstein’s God: Conversations About Science and the Human Spirit has been acclaimed for thoughtfully delving into the mysteries of human existence.

Her latest book, Becoming Wise: An Inquiry into the Mystery and Art of Living, reflects upon how spirituality intersects with science, technology, health, art and politics.

This daughter of a Southern Baptist minister first launched her show, originally titled Speaking of Faith (also the title of her first book), on Minnesota Public Radio/American Public Media in 2003. Today, Tippett continues to discuss faith, spirit, inner growth and what it is to be human with leading authors, thought leaders and pioneering change makers. She also hosts online classes and a blog.

How has On Being evolved to reflect existing dimensions of spirituality that have proven surprising?

I am fascinated with how spiritual life and religious identity have evolved in the last decade. This part of life is more fluid than it’s ever been in human history. We are the first generation that didn’t inherit religious identity like we

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do a hometown. We craft our spiritual lives and choose our faith, even if it’s the faith of our families.

In many that don’t claim a religious affiliation, especially Millennials, I encounter a spiritual curiosity and ethical passion akin to religion at its best. Because seekers dwell both inside and outside of traditions, my life of conversation stretches beyond boundaries in ways I did not expect when I began.

I also never imagined that I’d interview physicists, evolutionary biologists and neuroscientists exploring territory previously reserved for theologians and philosophers. Together, they are illuminating the ancient questions related to our place in the cosmos; the nature of human freedom and consciousness; even beauty and the reality of mystery.

Which guests do you feel have resonated the most with listeners and why?

A show that seems to have touched more people most deeply is my interview with the Irish poet, philosopher and author John O’Donohue just before he died in his early 50s. He radiated such an unusual combination of qualities: wisdom, tenderness and playfulness; mysticism, theology and a raw Celtic earthiness. He’s someone who could speak of God with great wildness, strangeness—and authority. He inspired with his vision of beauty as a human calling and somehow embodied it for

the listener. I meet all kinds of people that keep that show on their playlist and listen again and again.

In general, my favorite guest is the most recent person interviewed.

At the moment, it’s Jimmy Wales, the Wikipedia co-founder, who stunned me with his insistence on kindness as the virtue that’s made this nonprofit’s ethos and accomplishments possible. Another is civil rights veteran Ruby Sales, who wisely works to uplift the human drama of our political/social moment, like the way we must come to be as articulate about what we love as about what outrages us.

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We repeatedly seek, search, and hope that perhaps this time, this job, relationship, home, or experience will bring us the lasting peace we need.

How do you see people’s awakening sensibilities influencing local and global issues?

I am drawn to the notion that we are in the adolescence of our species. The globe right now is like a map of the teenage brain, prone to recklessness and destruction in places and simultaneously possessing vast potentials for creativity and advances. So many are relentless in telling the story of destruction that it seriously colors how we tell the story of our time. I stand among those shining a light on the abundant beauty, goodness and courage in our world so these become more visible and evident at a global level.

Are you optimistic about the future?

I am hopeful about the future. My life of meaningful conversation has led me to re-imagine the meaning of hope. It has nothing to do with wishful thinking, but rests on the lives of beauty and goodness I see everywhere I turn. It’s a choice—a more exacting and courageous choice than cynicism or resignation. The pain and fear alive in the world surface as anger and violence, and some of us are called to be calmers of fear.

We must create the world we want our children to inhabit and do so together. Hope isn’t an option on this path; it is one of our primary resources for getting there.

Randy Kambic is a freelance writer and editor in Estero, FL, and regular contributor to Natural Awakenings.

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ature’s holiday decorations can transcend cliché pine wreaths or farmed trees to make highly personalized indoor décor that supersedes traditional greenery. Yet mistletoe, holly leaves and berries, eucalyptus, poinsettias, tree needles, acorns and a cut tree’s water reservoir can be harmful to both pets and children. Here are some better choices.

The Tree

For smaller spaces or to make a statement, try grouping topiary trees of varying heights draped with solar twinkle lights and small ornaments or fresh flowers to create a focal point in a bay window.

“A lemon-lime cypress lends another burst of unexpected color on an entry hall table,” says freelance floral designer Janet Corrao, in Nutley, New Jersey. “It smells good, too.” Plants six inches tall work well. Corrao suggests setting the pots in colorful, inexpensive metal buckets from craft stores for added glamour.

Unless deemed a hazard to active kids or pets, set up a mid-sized stepstool on a table or open a six-foot

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ladder in a corner and hang ornaments down the center space; add garlands and lights and set potted flowers and small gift boxes on the steps. Search “alternative Christmas trees” at Pinterest. com for more ideas.

Another option uses hedge-like plants in lieu of a tree. Consider an English or Japanese boxwood plant or evergreen lilly pilly, and then trim to the desired size and shape. Plant it outdoors as weather and climate permit.

The Table

“While we were working on a photo shoot, the photographer decided to include a Christmas scene. I was able to add fresh greenery from the property to the red ornaments and white orchids that I’d brought along. It made a striking centerpiece running the entire length of the table,” says florist Angie Zimmerman, of Angie Zimmerman Designs, in El Dorado Hills, California. “For the fireplace mantel I used branches with red berries to add height on either side of the central mirror and then duplicated the centerpiece design between them.”

A festive table can be dressed with appealing edibles. Use a bread

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crabapples add color to green wreaths,” notes Corrao.

Garlands photo courtesy of Angie Zimmerman Designs

wreath as a base and stud it with skewered basil leaves, cherry tomatoes and small balls of fresh mozzarella cheese for an easy, self-serve, Caprese appetizer. A colorful dish of balsamic dressing or another dip in the center, along with small plates and holiday napkins,completes the offering.

For a sit-down dinner variant, place a few Caprese skewers in small, clear, glass vases along the table with individual finger bowls of dip. Flatleafed green parsley sprigs add another special touch. Zimmerman further suggests using deep-red Roma apples, cored, as candle holders.

Make living place cards with small pots of herbs. Chalkboard paint identifies the plant and guest seating. Also consider colorful painted pots sporting a small cactus.

Transform oranges into aromatic pomanders by scoring the rinds with a citrus stripper in a spiral, circle or other pattern. Use a small nail to make holes and stud the fruits with whole cloves.

Adding seasonal greenery and sterilized pine cones makes a beautiful and fragrant centerpiece.

The Front Door

“I love to use pine cones for centerpieces,” Corrao says. “Our weather is cold enough that I don’t have to worry about bugs when collecting cones in the neighborhood.” For warmer climates, bake the pine cones for 30 minutes in a 200-degree oven to melt excess sap, kill insects and fully open them.

Sold online or in kitchenware stores, a bay leaf wreath offers cheer at the door. After the holidays, hang it in the kitchen for easy access. “Kumquats, lemons, tangerines, small oranges and

For many, Christmas demands the smell of fresh pine boughs. Spice up the traditional greenery with carnations or other light-hued flowers colored with the juices of fresh, canned or frozen fruits and veggies—red from cranberries, beets and cherries; yellow and orange from yellow onions and carrots; purple from blackberries; green from spinach; pink from strawberries; and blue from red cabbage or blueberries. Freshly cut the flower stems and put them in the liquid from crushed produce or the can to absorb color. Hang garlands out of reach of young children and pets.

Navjot Kaur, of Navjot Designs, in Chicago, says, “We all have greenery in our yard or patio gardens that can be used for the holidays. It’s fun to alter the design based upon what is available.”

Imagination and inspiration can spark new, greener traditions.

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hen sugar was a commodity only the wealthy could afford, “visions of sugarplums” danced in the heads of children ensconced in Clement Moore’s ’Twas the Night Before Christmas.

Now, cheap candy is everywhere and not all that special. What is special is making memories aligned with contemporary traditions while enjoying naturally sweet, healthy treats that kids will remember helping to create.

“It’s important to limit sugary snacks, even during the holidays,” says Claire McCarthy, a Boston Children’s Hospital pediatrician, Harvard Medical School assistant professor of pediatrics and senior editor for Harvard Health Publications. She is also a mother of elementary school kids. “We need to use the opportunity—any opportunity these days—to teach children and families about eating healthy.”

Healthier Holiday Snacks Mothers Amy Roskelley and Natalie Monson, of Provo, Utah, agree that raising healthy kids is a challenge. Dealing with picky eaters, getting family members to exercise and sourcing organic baby care products are all in a day’s work for them. It’s why they founded SuperHealthyKids.com. Subscribers have access to meal plans, recipes and healthy parenting tips. Recent advice includes ditching prepackaged popcorn (listing unpronounceable ingredients) and instead making the treat at home— popping kernels in coconut oil and topping the result with maple snickerdoodle flavorings.

Many moms turn to online boards for party ideas. Fun photos posted there guide kids in creating naturally sweet treats, such as fresh fruit skewers shaped like elves or magic wands

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“Building a gingerbread house is a time-honored tradition for many families,” says Jacquie Fisher, a Kansas City, Missouri, mom who masterminds the educational blog and kid-friendly adventure postings at KCEdventures. com. Learning to construct the edible structure is intriguing fun.

“Testing out how to balance the walls, construct a roof and put together a fun little structure is the perfect intro to some basic physics principles,” she notes. Because she’s not a fan of sugar icing and candy add-ons, Fisher’s kids connect over how to make Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’s stable with whole-wheat graham crackers “glued” together with a homemade maple caramel mixed with coconut milk. They decorate using dried fruit, nuts, dry cereal and flaked coconut.

Christmas Stocking Stuffer and Hanukkah Gelt For healthy alternatives to sugary candy, savvy parents source sweet treats made with 100 percent fruit juice and fair trade chocolate available at health food stores and markets.

Registered Dietitian Abbie Gellman, in New York City, reinvents the Hanukkah gelt, or foil-wrapped chocolate coins, that Jewish children traditionally receive. She flattens dried apricots with a kitchen mallet, dips them in melted dark chocolate and then sprinkles the treats with sea salt.

We can always make wonderful memories true to the spirit of holiday traditions, and do it today in a healthier way.

Judith Fertig writes cookbooks and foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

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Healthy Sweets for Kids Apricot Gelt

Yields: 12 servings (6 pieces per person) 1½ lb dried apricots 1 lb dark chocolate chips 1 Tbsp coarse sea salt

Fruit Skewer Elves Yields: 12 servings

12 cocktail sticks or short bamboo skewers 12 seedless green grapes 12 strawberries, hulled 1 firm banana, peeled and cut into 12 thin rounds 1 mozzarella stick, cut into 12 rounds

Using a heavy skillet or mallet, flatten apricots to ¼-inch thickness and set aside.

Popcorn: 1 tsp coconut oil, melted ½ cup popcorn kernels

Dip each apricot in chocolate, coating ½ to ¾ of the apricot. Place on wire racks set over parchment or wax paper and sprinkle with sea salt. Let stand until set.

Maple Snickerdoodle Topping: 1 Tbsp coconut oil 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup ½ tsp cinnamon Sea salt to taste

Transfer apricots to baking sheets lined with parchment or wax paper and refrigerate until firm. The gelt may be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to three days.

Heat the coconut oil in a medium saucepan, with a lid, over medium heat. Add 3 kernels of popcorn and wait for them to pop. Once the test kernels start to pop, add the rest, cover and allow to pop, shaking occasionally until popping slows to a near stop.

Adapted from a recipe by Abbie Gellman, SPECertified.com/blog/view/ apricot-gelt-recipe.

Yields: About 5 cups

For each skewer, thread a green grape to the bottom of the skewer to create the elf face. Top with a round banana slice to make the pale trim around the hat, then an upside-down hulled strawberry to form the pointy hat. Add a mozzarella round to make the pompom at the point of the hat. Serve right away.

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Maple Snickerdoodle Popcorn

Place chocolate in the top of a doubleboiler over simmering water and stir until the chocolate has melted.

Holiday Fairy Wands Yields: 12 servings

Pour the popcorn into a large bowl and set aside.

12 long bamboo skewers 24 seedless green grapes 12 chunks of fresh pineapple 12 strawberries, hulled 2 starfruit (carambola), cut into 12 slices

Serve immediately making additional sea salt available.

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For the topping, whisk together the coconut oil, maple syrup and cinnamon, until well combined. Pour over the popcorn and mix well. Sprinkle the top with a few pinches of sea salt, mix again and taste.

For each skewer, thread a green grape 3 inches from the bottom of the skewer, leaving room to hold the wand. Next, thread a chunk of pineapple, then another grape. Thread a strawberry, pointed end up. Add a slice of starfruit to make the star on the end of the wand. Serve immediately.

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Fetch, Stretch, Dance Make Your Dog an Exercise Buddy

Graham crackers Small paintbrushes Assorted fresh and dried fruits for decoration, such as blackberries, pomegranate arils and kiwi fruit Dry cereal, such as Rice Chex, and flaked coconut for decoration Pecan halves for roof shingles Vegan Maple Caramel “Glue”: 1 cup canned coconut milk (shake the can well before opening and measuring) 3 Tbsp maple syrup 1 tsp vanilla extract Pinch sea salt For the vegan maple caramel, place all ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir until the mixture comes to a boil. Keep cooking until the caramel thickens and darkens to a caramel color, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Remove from the heat and let cool until just warm to the touch, then use for glue. If you like, make the caramel mixture ahead, store in the refrigerator and then microwave until just warm.

Dab the bottom of 1 double graham cracker with the maple caramel glue; then attach it to a dinner plate to make the stable floor. Glue on three walls, a fence and a roof. When the structure is solid, use more warm caramel mix to attach the desired decorations on the stable, fence and perhaps a courtyard out front. If necessary, reheat the edible glue in the microwave. Let dry for 1 hour.

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an and woman’s best four-legged friend can activate and energize even the most reluctant couch potato or exhausted owner, making the family dog an excellent exercise buddy. Regardless of how lax we may be, everyone feels better after some kind of workout. A study published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology confirms that working up a sweat outdoors affords an appealing boost of energy, enjoyment and improved state of mind.

Dogs love routine, so they’ll be waiting by the door for their daily walks.

Make each outing mindful by letting the pet choose the route and pace. While they stop to sniff, do hamstring stretches by leaning against a wall, fence or tree. Once the warm-up portion is completed, add sprints to burn more calories. Ask for a sit, pick a goal a short distance away and then give the cue to run together fast. After arriving at the goal, ask for another sit.

“Our favorite time to go is before 7 a.m. to avoid cars and when the asphalt isn’t too hot for his paws,” says Monica Weintraub, a food and travel blogger currently working from Beijing, China.

“Carl loves the burst of energy, and we both build muscle.”

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A backyard agility course can complement or even substitute for walks.

It’s easy to make with weave poles, jumps and tunnels. Vary the order of the obstacles and run alongside the dog to call out each one. When it’s excessively wet, cold and icy or hot outside, create an indoor agility course. Use blankets and upturned chairs for tunnels, cardboard boxes to designate a weaving trot and a hula hoop for jumps. Set it up on top of rugs that foster firm footing.

Balance can also be improved with exercise balls. While some dogs only see a soccer game, others try to balance on the ball, strengthening core muscles like their humans.

Learning doga, or yoga for dogs, incorporates a canine’s natural trainability, flexibility, mimicry of human moves and desire to please. Kristen Corral, who’s also certified in animal massage, teaches Anima yoga fusion classes for people and pets of all ages in Las Vegas.

“Anima means an expression of one’s true inner self,” she explains. “We work on balance and never force the dogs into poses. They’re excited during the first sessions, but as you move and breathe

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together, it becomes a calming and relaxing activity.”

Floor exercises with the help of a dog also helps strengthen core muscles.

Do leg lifts and teach the pet to walk under a raised leg to ensure it stays raised for the proper amount of time.

Incorporate fetch games with sit-ups; throw the toy when sitting up and accept it back while reclining. Alternate arms—the dominant one has better aim, while the other one adds steps for the dog as it runs to fetch an errant toss.

For chair exercises, use a toy to lure the dog under the chair, moving it from side-to-side, simultaneously working the waistline. Fetch lets the dog chase the toy before dropping it in front of the chair, giving the owner’s core muscles a workout when bending to pick it up each time.

Dogs love to play hide-and-seek.

It’s easy with two people; one holds the dog while the other hides. If solo, teach the pet to sit until a timer goes off before starting the hunt.

“I ask Felix, my mixed-breed dog, to hold a sit-stay while I go hide,” says Chantelle Wallace, a professional writer who volunteers to exercise animals at Skyline Pet Care and Fitness, in Austin, Texas. “Hide and seek activates both mental focus and physical exercise.”

Dancing to favorite tunes expends lots of energy. Dogs may perform obedience moves to the beat or, like humans, dance like nobody’s watching.

Scientists at the University of Missouri are among those that have found that music improves moods, too.

Teaching a dog to help around the house impresses everybody and takes advantage of bad weather to catch up on chores. They can tour a laundry basket to bedrooms, pick up trash or place items for recycling in a bin. Select individual items to be carried up or down stairs for a muscular workout. Take some tips from Jesse, a most helpful dog, at Tinyurl.com/HouseholdHelpPooch.

When our will to exercise is wavering, an eager dog will help keep an exercise routine interesting and on track. The dog’s goal is always to have fun with their favorite person.

Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@ mindspring.com.

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Special musical guests the local band Three Bean Soup will perform. Love offering. Unity of Pensacola, 716 N 9th Ave, Pensacola. 850-438-2277. UnityPNS.org.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8

Frankincense & Myrrh – 11am-12pm. Learn the history of these remedies, distillation process, region of origin, scientific research grounding their potency, chemical constituents, common physical and emotional uses, household uses and more. Ever’man Cooperative, 315 W Garden St, Pensacola. 850-499-3670.

DianaPereira@live.com.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 5

Winter Solstice Event w/Alice McCall – 6-7:30pm.

Garnering the energies of the winter solstice, this meditation event focuses on connecting with your higher spiritual self, reflecting on the past and receiving guidance for the future. Teleconference with Alice McCall. $20. Reservations: 850-585-5496. AliceMcCall@ earthlink.net. HealingPath.info.

Essential Oils of the Bible – 6:30-8:30pm. Why were frankincense, myrrh and other essential oils brought to the Christ child? Step back in time and learn how the essential oils we use today were used hundreds of years ago to prevent illness and heal ailments. 8218 Riverside Landing Ln, Navarre. 850-499-3670. DianaPereira@live.com.

WENESDAY, DECEMBER 14 Cold and Flu Protection the Natural Way – Learn how to stay healthy through out the cold and flu season with natural support and key nutrient foods by presenter Doctor Leesa Haire ND, RPh “The All Natural

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stability and mobility. No experience is necessary. $16. Navarre Living Yoga, 8162 Navarre Pkwy.

850-684-1065. NavarreLivingYoga.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. 850-225-918.

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Ballroom/Latin Dance Class – 6:15-7pm. Have fun moving and grooving. Call to get updates on styles taught this month. $15. Light Energy Dancing, 348 Miracle Strip Parkway, Ste 27, Fort Walton Beach.

850-543-1970. LightenEnergyDancing.com.

Candlelight YinYoga – 6:30-7:45pm. Yin yoga opens the body on a deeper level while challenging the mind to become still. With an emphasis on the spine, hips, and pelvis, the poses reach to connective tissue and joints. Add candlelight for ultimate stress-relief. $18/drop in, packages available. Sunshine Yoga, 211-E Main Street, Destin.

850-687-8603. SunshineYogaStudio.com.

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Full Moon Group Meditation Workshop – 6:157:30pm. 3rd Sun. A dynamic, scientific service to the world in cooperation with the masters of wisdom.

Very simple method of strengthening your spiritual connection. Followed by group meditation. Free.

Everman’s Co-op Educational Center, 327 West Garden St, Pensacola. TransmissionMeditation.org.

Synergy Yoga - Beginner, Yin and Gentle – 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/yogaclasses.

monday Energize Yoga – 9:30-10:30am. Vinyasa flow class, to get hearts pumping and challenge muscles while maintaining focus on alignment and breathing, is appropriate for students familiar with basic yoga, with a challenge for experienced students as well. $12. Navarre Living Yoga, 8162 Navarre Pkwy.

850-684-1065. NavarreLivingYoga.com.

Prenatal Yoga – 4:30-5:30pm. Prepare for the birth of your baby and work to alleviate pregnancy-related discomforts by practicing gentle, modified yoga poses and breathing exercises. Appropriate at all stages of pregnancy. $12. Navarre Living Yoga, 8162 Navarre Parkway, Navarre. 850-684-1065.

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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. SynergyOrganicCafeFWB.com/yogaclasses.

Meditation on Twin Hearts – 7:15pm-8:30pm.

Experience the peacefulness attained by beginning meditation. This meditation is appropriate for all levels. Followed by an optional energy/Pranic Healing clinic. $10. Light Energy Dancing, 348 Miracle Strip Parkway, Ste 27, Fort Walton Beach. 850-543-1970.

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wednesday Aerial Yoga – 9:30-10:45am. The yoga swing is used to deepen and enhance traditional yoga postures. Build strength and discover new depths with balance, stability and mobility. No experience is necessary. $16. Navarre Living Yoga, 8162 Navarre Pkwy. 850-684-1065. NavarreLivingYoga.c Gentle Flow Yoga – 10-11:30am. Beginner based therapeutic movement combined with breath awareness and guided meditation. Healing for the body, mind and soul. Taught by master teacher, Felicia McQuaid. Dragonfly Yoga, 184 Brooks St, Bldg 2, FWB. 850-217-2771. TheHealingClinicFWB.com.

Transmission: Group Meditation for the New Age – 10:45am. A dynamic, scientific, impersonal, group meditation. Transmission Meditation is both a world service (Karma yoga) and a potent technique of personal development (Laya yoga). Simple, non-denominational. Free. Everman’s Educ. Center, 327 West Garden St, Pensacola. TransmissionMeditation.org.

Kids Yoga – 5-6pm. 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 stressors. Recommended for ages 6-11. $15/drop in, $80/6 week session, $40/ siblings. Sunshine Yoga, 211-E Main Street, Destin.

850-687-8603. SunshineYogaStudio.com.

Aerial Yoga – 6-7:15pm. The yoga swing is used to deepen and enhance traditional yoga postures. Build strength and discover new depths with balance,

Yoga for the Spirit – 7-8pm. Yoga class combining postures of hatha yoga and spiritual awareness of the breath and energy. For those wishing to bring peacefulness and balance to their life. $15. Light Energy Dancing, 348 Miracle Strip Parkway, Ste 27, Fort Walton Beach. 850-543-1970. Light EnergyDancing.com.

thursday Synergy Yoga - Beginner, Yin and Gentle – 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/yogaclasses.

Intro to Ashtanga Yoga – 10-11:30am. Learn the basics of Ashtanga Yoga, an intelligent sequence of poses designed to promote vitality, strength and flexibility. Be introduced to the primary series where you will develop a basic understanding of this unique practice. $18/drop-in, discounted packages available. Sunshine Yoga, 211-E Main St, Destin.

850-687-8603. SunshineYogaStudio.com.

Energize Yoga – 2:30-3:30pm. Vinyasa flow class, to get hearts pumping and challenge muscles while maintaining focus on alignment and breathing, is appropriate for students familiar with basic yoga, with a challenge for experienced students as well. $12. Navarre Living Yoga, 8162 Navarre Pkwy.

850-684-1065. NavarreLivingYoga.com.

Kids Nia: Movement, Dance, Play – 4-4:45pm.

Fun, mindful movement that incorporates martial arts, dance arts, and healing arts; a playful way for kids to express themselves while moving in a creative and natural way. For 4 years and older. $5. Navarre Living Yoga, 8162 Navarre Parkway, Navarre. 850-684-1065. NavarreLivingYoga.com.

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COOKWARE FOR SALE

ROOM RENTALS

WORLD’S FINEST HEALTHY COOKING SYSTEM BY SALADMASTER – Service and information for healthy cooking in W.FL, & AL Coast. Saladmaster by Healthsource. C. Maples: 256-412-4896.

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.

EVENT SPACE UNITY OF PENSACOLA FACILITY RENTAL AVAILABLE – Beautiful historical sanctuary that seats up to 300 and/or our Fellowship Hall with tables, chairs and stage for up to 65. For more information, call 850-438-2277. UnityPNS.org.

Yoga-natomy – 4:30-5:45pm. Flow though yoga postures with emphasis on specific muscle groups and discuss anatomical function and alignment tailored to your body. The end of class is a restorative posture along with savasana. $13. Navarre Living Yoga, 8162 Navarre Pkwy, 850-684-1065. NavarreLivingYoga.com.

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. SynergyOrganicCafeFWB.com/yogaclasses.

friday Yoga for Meditation – 9-10:15am. This class begins with a gentle yoga practice to prepare for meditation; designed for 45 minutes of movement and breathing with a 10-20 minute meditation at the end. Students are invited to sit in meditation to their capacity. No yoga experience necessary. $13. Navarre Living Yoga, 8162 Navarre Parkway, Navarre. 850-6841065. NavarreLivingYoga.com.

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

NATUROPATH EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - Office closing. Jupiter Ionizer Melody original $1,600 now $600, Plasmafire Aplha III ozone generator original $2,900 now $800, O2 bottle and spa $100.

Portable massage table with cover $50. Gulf Shores Alabama. 830-388-6829.

MUSICIANS WANTED KIRTAN BAND FORMING ­– Yoga Garden is forming a kirtan band. Looking for musicians and singers. Contact 850-685-4428.

Restorative Yoga – 6-7:15pm. Connect to breath and find rest and relaxation in a series of passive, supported yoga postures designed to restore and rejuvenate body and mind. Appropriate for all students, no prior yoga experience required. $13.

Navarre Living Yoga, 8162 Navarre Parkway, Navarre. 850-684-1065. NavarreLivingYoga.com.

saturday Meditative Coloring – 10-11am. Coloring is a form of active meditation. Bring your own supplies and join other adults for an hour of quiet, meditative coloring. There are free printable mandalas online.

Love offering. Fellowship Hall, Unity of Pensacola Metaphysical Bookstore, 716 N 9th Avenue, Pensacola. 850-438-2277. UnityPNS.org.

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SERVICES ESSENTIAL OILS AROMATOUCH – A simple step-by-step method of applying therapeutic-grade essential oils topically to produce a profound whole body experience. Benefits includ estress management, immune support and autonomic balance.

Provided by wellness advocates certified in the ArōmaTouch Techniques. 8th Element Wellness, FWB. 850-225-4031 HOUSEKEEPER – Non Toxic Cleaning We keep your house cleaned and free of harmful chemicals.

Destin, Miramar, only. Call Cindy 850-240-6496.

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.

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VERITY & VICTORIA NATURALS

Connecting you to the leaders in natural healthcare and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide email Advertising@NWFNaturally.com to request our media kit or call 850-687-0826.

Offering exclusively created natural skincare, body care, and bath products, both for sale and for all spa services including manicures, pedicures, specialized facials, personalized massage, waxing, and make-up instruction. Pet and children’s services are also available. All products are cruelty free without animal testing. See ad, page 7.

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

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

GULF COAST HOLISTIC PRIMARY CARE

Raquel Skidmore, MD 219 Forest Park Cir, Panama City 850-215-9418 (office) 850-215-9419 (fax) 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 21.

KOVAR CHIROPRACTIC & WELLNESS CENTER

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

ANTI-AGING SKIN AND VEIN WELLNESS CENTER Richard Adelman, MD 738 Harrison Ave, Panama City 850-747-8346 SkinAndVeinMD.com

Board certified physician focusing on anti-aging treatments, skin rejuvenation, age management, weight management and veins.

See ad, page 2.

AUTHOR/SPEAKER DR. MICHAEL BRANT DEMARIA Peace Within MichaelDeMaria.com Michael@MichaelDeMaria.com

Author of “Peace Within” Michael DeMaria is an Integrative psychologist, poet, author, speaker and 4-time Grammy® nominee with over 33 years of guiding others on their life journeys. He is also a meditation/mindfulness/ yoga teacher who integrates creativity (music, poetry, art, movement, etc.) in the healing process. See ad, page 37.

ARLENE KARIAN, AUTHOR “Mentoring Your Child to Win” Lifepath@cox.net Amazon.com/dp/B00GWNTBFE

Author and successful entrepreneur, Arlene Karian shares tips on raising productive and winning children. A single, former welfare Mom, raised a Multi-Millionaire Kid utilizing 7 Breakthrough Keys and shares them with you in this enlightening book. See ad, page 33.

BEAUTY ORGANIC SALON VEDAT

Janice Skene 114-B Benning Dr, Destin • 850-837-2690 SalonVedat@gmail.com OrganicSalonVedat.co Organic Salon Systems started a revolution of healthier, natural, organic, better performing professional products. Beauty without sacrificing health. Coloring and smoothing treatments for silky, healthy hair. No SLS, ammonia, parabens, plastics. See ad, page 6.

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

8123 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre 850-490-3853 VnVNaturals@gmail.com

BODYWORKERS CARING TOUCH

Janet Hardy, LMT Board Certified Myofascial Release Therapist Expert Level Santa Rosa Beach • 850-231-9131 CaringTouchTherapy.net In her 22+ years of massage therapy Janet has found the John F. Barnes’ Approach® to be the most effective and holistic treatment for the relief of pain and optimal health. MA17333.

See ad, page 13.

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

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

MA59372. See ad, page 26.

MAE MCDONNELL

8th Element Wellness, LLC 90 Beal Pkwy NW, Ste A1, FWB 850-225-4031 Highly skilled therapist specializing in deep tissue, medical massage, and Aromatouch sessions. Personalized treatments including essential oils.

Experience deep relief from pain along with the sweet sensation of relaxation. MA81403. See ad, page 9.

MED-SPA OF DESTIN & SANDESTIN

The Emerald Coast’s premier organic hair salon featuring organic hair care and hair color products made with the highest quality plant extracts & organic ingredients, free of harmful chemicals. See ad, page 30.

Destin: 850-351-0600 Sandestin: 850-267-6727 MedSpaDSD.com

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CHRISTIE MORGAN, LMT

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

Specializing in pain management massage and a blend of therapeutic massage techniques with focused intention to de-stress the body and mind. MA50499. See ad, page 26.

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.

CHILDREN’S YOGA SUNSHINE YOGA

211-E Main St, Destin 850-687-8603 • SunshineYogaStudio.com At Sunshine Yoga we teach kids through discussion, movement, song and expression. In kids yoga, children learn yoga postures, selflove and respect for all living things.

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.

CHIROPRACTIC BLUEWATER CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS CENTER

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

Offering chiropractic care, lumbar decompression, physical therapies, massage therapy, nutritional education and supplementation. Allow the body to heal the way it was designed.

HENARD FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC Dr Karen Henard-Carter, 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.

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 13.

CRYOTHERAPY CHILL PENSACOLA CRYOTHERAPY 401 N Davis Hwy 850-972-8488 ChillPensacola.com

Experience the benefits of Cryotherapy, a wholebody exposure to sub-zero temperatures used to promote the body’s natural anti-inflammatory response, release endorphins, reduce pain and promote overall health. See ad, page 21.

Destin: 850-351-0600 Sandestin: 850-267-6727 MedSpaDSD.com

Cryotherapy is a natural, safe alternative to prescription drugs that treats migraine headaches, musculoskeletal pain, inflammation and acute injuries while regulating blood flow and promoting relaxation.

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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.

DR SUSAN WELCH, FAGD

106 Wright Pkwy SW, FWB 850-243-1534 WrightParkwayDentalCenter.com Healthy digestion, well aligned physical structure, proper breathing and a good nights sleep begin with a healthy mouth. We treat snoring, sleep apnea and TMJ disorders.

Plus crowns,teeth whitening, bridges,veneers, implant restorations, aligner orthodontics, cleanings, digital X-ray imaging, CO 2 Laser periodontal treatment. No mercury fillings. See ads, pages 15 and 27.

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

Juice Bar and Café offers farm-to-table meals prepared with regionally sourced organic produce and pantry items; gluten-free, dairy-free. Whole food cooking, juicing, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan and raw food classes are available. See ad, page 39.

ESSENTIAL OILS ESSENTIAL OILS AROMATOUCH

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8th Element Wellness, FWB 850-460-3328

A si m p l e s te p - b y - s te p method of applying therapeutic-grade essential oils topically to produce a profound whole body experience. Benefits include stress management, immune support and autonomic balance. Provided by wellness advocate certified in the ArōmaTouch Technique.

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YOUNGLIVING ESSENTIAL OILS MariamYounger@gmail.com 405-924-3386 YLdist.com/younger/

One-on-one free consultations available. Purchase the best essential oils today with a 20% discount.

FARMERS’ MARKETS 30A FARMER’S MARKETS

850-499-4697 • 30AFarmersMarket.com 3 Locations: Rosemary Beach Town Center, on 30 A 9am-1pm Sundays (Year Round) Thursdays (Memorial Day-Labor Day) Grand Boulevard at Sandestin, on Hwy 98 9am-1pm - Saturday (Year Round) That Farmers’ Market at Palm Plaza 1003 C John Simms Pkwy, Niceville 9am-1pm - Saturday (Year Round) Serene, beautiful, distinctive and exclusive is the best way to describe the 30A Farmers’ Market Family.

European and coastalinspired markets feature local farmers, makers, bakers, and specialty vendors in an inviting market experience. See ad, page 9.

FLOAT THERAPY FLOAT BROTHERS

4463 Commons Dr W, Destin 850-460-8720 FloatBrothers.com Experience the ultimate state of relaxation through flotation in a epsom salt water tank. Relive stress, enhance healing, deepen meditation along with many other healthy benefits. Call to book your session.

See ad, page 12.

FOODS & SUPPLEMENTS BODY-B-HEALTHY

2227 Ferdon Blvd, Crestview 850-682-8893 • Find us on Facebook Knowledgeable staff and cutting edge digital health assessments. Dairyfree and gluten-free food items, supplements, homeopathic solutions and anti-aging products, plus delicious nutritional smoothies. See ad, page 30.

GOLDEN ALMOND HEALTH FOOD STORE

FOOT CARE EMERALD COAST PODIATRY

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

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NATURES HEALTH FOOD STORE 760 Baldwin Ave, DeFuniak Springs 850-892-2356 Facebook.com/NaturesHealthDFS

Offering a variety of vitamins, herbs, essential oils, essential oil accessories, personal care products, and food products. Partnered with Essentially Blessed Produce to bring fresh organic produce shares on a bi-weekly basis. For promotions and produce share information, visit Facebook page @NaturesHealthDFS. See ad, page 13.

SYNERGY ORGANIC JUICE BAR AND CAFÉ

Dr Cosimo Ricciardi 341 Racetrack Road NW, FWB 850-862-4119 120 E Redstone Ave, Ste A, Crestview 850-682-6522 EmeraldCoastPodiatry.com Since 1983 committed to providing the most up-to-date foot and ankle care for your family, we have natural and traditional methods for treating foot and ankle pain such as laser treatment, stem cell treatments, custom orthotics and orthotic sandals and provide naturopathic relief for peripheral neuropathy.

HEALING ARTS HEALING PATH, ALICE MCCALL

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

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 39.

VITAMINS R US HEALTH FOODS

15500 Panama City Beach Pkwy, Unit 420 850-588-7575 • VitaminsRusPCB.com 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 27 (Panama City edition).

HOLISTIC MEDICINE 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 10.

GULF COAST HOLISTIC PRIMARY CARE

Raquel Skidmore, MD 219 Forest Park Cir, Panama City 850-215-9418 (office) 850-215-9419 (fax) 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 21.

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HOT YOGA STUDIO HOT YOGA OM

222 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Unit A Downtown Fort Walton Beach 850-430-9434 • HotYogaOM.com Hot Yoga Om features Far Infrared Heat, Radiant Heat, Radiant Life. Daily classes, amazing teachers. Your first class is $5. Experience it for yourself. See ad, page 3.

HYPNOSIS DCC HYPNOSIS & HYPNOSIS TRAINING CERTIFICATION Deana Cooper Chapman Hypnosist and Hypnosis Training 850-261-3596 • DCCHypnosis.com

MASSAGE THERAPY 8TH ELEMENT WELLNESS LLC 90 Beal Pkwy NW, Ste A1, FWB 850-301-0081

Wellness spa features a variety of therapeutic massage including deep tissue and sports massage styles. Other modalities include: energy therapy, chakra balancing, hypnotherapy, plus infrared sauna. 10% Military discount. See calendar for group workshops on nutrition, alternative medicine, supplements and essential oils. See ad, page 5.

BLUEWATER CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS CENTER

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

The mind is the most powerful gift we have. Using hypnosis, NLP and life coaching you can improve, change or accept anything you truly desire. Reach your full potential. Also offering Certified Hypnosist Training Program. See ad, page 16.

INFRARED SAUNA 8TH ELEMENT WELLNESS LLC 90 Beal Pkwy NW, Ste A1, FWB 850-301-0081

Cleans and detoxes. Improve circulations. Skin purifications.

Lower blood pressure, boost metabolism and lose weight while you relax. Wellness spa features a variety of therapeutic massage including deep tissue and sports massage styles. Other modalities, energy therapy, chakra balancing, hypnotherapy.

10% Military discount. See calendar for group workshops on nutrition, alternative medicine, supplements and essential oils. See ad, page 5.

INTUITIVE ARTS THE HEALING CLINIC OF FORT WALTON BEACH

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 andfacials? 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 17.

MED-SPA OF DESTIN & SANDESTIN Drew Zinecker, LMT MA77480 Destin: 850-351-0600 Sandestin: 850-267-6727

Felicia McQuaid 850-217-2771 TheHealingClinicFWB.com

Certified Advanced Angel Reader through Doreen Virtue. Connect with your Angels to receive lovefilled guidance and clarity about specific questions and areas of life.

Sessions available in person or via skpe or facetime. See ad, page 3.

Swedish, sports & medical massage as well as stretching, Kinesio taping and hydrotherapy. We also treat amputees and those who have had surgical procedures such as joint replacements and spinal fusions.

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 3.

MATTRESS — ORGANIC GOOD MORNING MATTRESS CENTER 850-549-3104 7160 N Davis Hwy, Pensacola ShopGoodMorningMattress.com

The only true organic mattress in Northwest Florida, no flame retardants or flame retardant barriers, no memory foam or polyurethane foam, no soybean or biobased foam (polyurethane foam with soybean oil mixed in), no synthetic latex rubber, no harmful glues or adhesives, no GMO cotton or other GMO fibers, no shoddy insulator pads. See ad, page 14.

MEDITATION PROGRAM DR. MICHAEL BRANT DEMARIA Peace Within MichaelDeMaria.com Michael@MichaelDeMaria.com

Author of “Peace Within” Michael DeMaria is an Integrative psychologist, poet, author, speaker and 4-time Grammy® nominee with over 33 years of guiding others on their life journeys. He is also a meditation/mindfulness/ yoga teacher who integrates creativity (music, poetry, art, movement, etc.) in the healing process. See ad, page 37.

MYOFASCIAL RELEASE BARBARA BRUNI

Pilates Core Training 1310 B Dunmire, Pensacola 850-287-5836 • PilatesCoreTraining.com Myofascial release treats the entire myofascial mind/body complex, eliminating the pressure of the restricted myofascial system (the straight-jacket) that causes painful symptoms. LMT # MA64267.

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CARING TOUCH

Janet Hardy, LMT Board Certified Myofascial Release Therapist Expert Level Santa Rosa Beach • 850-231-9131 CaringTouchTherapy.net In her 22+ years of massage therapy Janet has found the John F. Barnes’ Approach® to be the most effective and holistic treatment for the relief of pain and optimal health. MA17333.

See ad, page 13.

MED-SPA OF DESTIN & SANDESTIN Drew Zinecker, LMT MA77480 Destin: 850-351-0600 Sandestin: 850-267-6727

A natural treatment that promotes wellness and homeostasis in soft tissue.

Myofascial release is key to relaxation and rehabilitation and is included in all massage services as well.

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

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

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

See ad, page 3.

NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING CONSTITUTION NUTRITION

Heather Del Castillo ConstitutionNutrition@gmail.com 831-244-0114 • ConstitutionNutrition.com A certified health hoach reviews your health history, set goals, and holds you accountable to achieve them through a customized holistic program that can include diet, exercise, motivation, and detoxing your home. Free initial consultation. See ad, page 27.

PERSONALIZED MEDICINE GENESTYLE MEDICINE

REIKI FELICIA MCQUAID, LMT

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

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

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

See ad, page 3.

SKINCARE PHYSICIAN

SKINTRENZIXS SKINCARE CENTER

SKIN AND VEIN WELLNESS CENTER Richard Adelman, M.D. 738 Harrison Ave, Panama City 850-747-8346 SkinAndVeinMD.com

Board certified physician focusing on anti-aging treatments, skin rejuvenation, age management, weight management and veins.

See ad, page 2.

348 Miracle Strip Pkwy 205-718-2611 Skintrenzixs.com

$27 spa treatments performed by Melissa Cundiff licensed cosmetologist/esthetician instructor. Call or text for your personalized appointment today.

See ad, page 12.

SKINCARE (ORGANIC) MED-SPA OF DESTIN & SANDESTIN

PILATES STUDIOS PILATES CORE TRAINING

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

Destin: 850-351-0600 Sandestin: 850-267-6727 MedSpaDSD.com

We provide organic medical grade treatments and products as well as our own private label brand of skin care products. In addition to facials, our estheticians perform microneedling – a natural anti-aging treatment.

Mat, gyrokensis and equipment classes, or private sessions for a personalized experience. Website lists instructors, class schedule and prices.

THE SPA NAVARRE

PRANIC HEALING

Jessica Glenn 1814 Alpine Dr, Navarre 850-226-2260 TheSpaNavarre.com

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

A serene space for meditation, healing and spirituality. Offering weekly group meditations, healing clinics, yoga combined with energy healing, private pranic healing sessions, and pranic healing training. Be happy, be well, be blessed. See ad, page 23.

Located inside the Kat House Salon.

Offering a non-toxic, natural alternative to standard beauty treatments that pamper both the body and the mind. Services offered include: anti-aging facials, manicures & pedicures, anti-aging skin treatments, hot stone massage, waxing and more. Packages available for those that desire “not a treatment but an experience”. See ad, page 21.

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TEACHER TRAINING

SLEEP DISORDERS DR SUSAN WELCH, FAGD

106 Wright Pkwy SW, FWB 850-243-1534 WrightParkwayDentalCenter.com Healthy digestion, well aligned physical structure, proper breathing and a good nights sleep begin with a healthy mouth. We treat 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 15 and 27.

SPIRITUAL CENTER CRYSTAL COTTAGE

7338 Hwy 2301, Panama City Darcemb@bellsouth.net 850-763-4504 • CrystalCottage.net

We provide a relaxed and friendly atmosphere to learn or teach. Offering workshops that develop the mind, body & spirit, including: meditation, sound therapy, reiki, essential oils, yoga, herbs, gardening. Create your own workshop or just participate and learn. See ad, page 23.

STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION BARBARA BRUNI

Pilates Core Training 1310 B Dunmire, Pensacola 850-287-5836 • PilatesCoreTraining.com Myofascial release treats the entire myofascial mind/body complex, eliminating the pressure of the restricted myofascial system (the straight-jacket) that causes painful symptoms. LMT # MA64267.

PILATES AND BEYOND TEACHER TRAINING SCHOOL Barbara Bruni, Owner 1310 B Dunmire, Pensacola 850-287-5836 • PilatesAndBeyond.com

450-hours comprehensive training covering the fundamentals of movement, complete repertoire on the mat equipment, and includes modification movements for osteoporosis, knee and hip replacements and other various special needs. Registered with Pilates Method Alliance Registry of Schools.

WELLNESS SPA 8TH ELEMENT WELLNESS, LLC 90 Beal Pkwy NW, Ste A1, FWB 850-301-0081

Wellness spa features a variety of therapeutic massage including deep tissue and sports massage styles. Other modalities include: energy therapy, chakra balancing, hypnotherapy, plus infrared sauna. 10% military discount. See calendar for group workshops on nutrition, alternative medicine, supplements and essential oils. See ad, page 5.

YOGA STUDIOS DRAGONFLY YOGA STUDIES 184 Brooks St, SE, Bldg 2 Downtown FWB • 850-244-0184 DragonFlyYoga.com

Serene environment for the study and practice of hatha yoga.

Certified instructors. Owner/ Director Laura Tryee, E-RYT 500.

See ad, page 3.

HOT YOGA OM

222 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Unit A Downtown Fort Walton Beach 850-430-8434 • HotYogaOM.com

Change your

thoughts and you change your world.

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 3.

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

Offering yoga, meditation, energy and Pranic Healing, ballroom dancing and personal training. Specialty classes available, yoga for PTSD and Dance for Parkinson’s. Join us in our light filled, relaxing space. See ad, page 23.

NAVARRE LIVING YOGA

Navarre Living Yoga and Health Center 8162 Navarre Pkwy 850-684-1065 • NavarreLivingYoga.com A full service yoga studio with classes for all levels and all ages, including: Hot yoga, yin yoga, restorative and gentle yoga, prenatal yoga, aerial yoga, meditation, yoga teacher training, private yoga, reiki, massage, ayurvedic consultation and more. MM#25136. See ad, page 19.

SUNSHINE YOGA

211-E Main St, Destin 850-687-8603 • SunshineYogaStudio.com Experience traditional yoga in a comfortable and inviting space where you will strengthen your inner spirit and deepen your yoga practice. Sunshine Yoga offers classes for all styles and levels.

SYNERGY YOGA AND WELLNESS Amy Likins, RYT, Holistic Nutrition Specializing in Personal Wellness 850-243-7492 SynergyOrganiCafeFWB.com

Yoga for health and wellness, beginner and intermediate.

Offering nutrition programs for cancer and immunity, juicing, detox and cleansing, weight loss, digestive health, vegan, vegetarian, gluten free and cooking lessons. See ad, page 39.

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