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ongratulations! Our healthy living community, advocates and enthusiasts have all played a vital part in advancing the natural living and alternative medicine movement, and it’s time to celebrate and be grateful for the growth in awareness and the expansion of services and products. Take a moment to think back: just 10 years ago, families like mine had to drive 40 miles to purchase organic produce; the few alternative medical providers in our area practiced in relative obscurity; and we certainly never would have thought to send our acupuncture bill to Daralyn & Scott the insurance company! Chase Even though this beautiful, peaceful coastal area has always been the perfect place to unwind and reconnect with nature, people often enjoyed it with fried foods and sweet tea. These days, local families are making better choices—requesting cleaner food options, participating in simple and inspired living activities, and turning out for beach cleanups and “Save the Turtles” events. We’ve come a long way. Let’s begin the New Year with an eye-opening look at the vast number of affordable insurance programs that are popping up across the country and even cover complementary care (page 30). Under these plans, doctors are able to spend quality time with their patients and provide alternative therapies while also receiving reasonable reimbursement for their services. A perfect accompaniment to that feature article is our local spotlight on the Boot Campaign, a nonprofit that helps military veterans access comprehensive, state-of-the-art health assessments and treatment—including complementary therapies—so they can fully recover from the mental and physical wounds of war. Turn to page 31 to see how you can help. In “Effective, Affordable Medicine” (page 28), writer Julia Schopick discusses the dangerous side effects of many pharmaceuticals and the alternative medicines that are proving to be efficacious but less risky and expensive. Intrigued by her findings, we reached out to local doctor Richard Adelman, MD, who describes how he’s reducing obesity and managing diabetes in his patients through the use of a natural hormone activator (page 26). Another local practitioner, Dr. Sheila Mohammed, has forged a similar path on the alternative medicine frontier, using stem cell therapy to lessen the need for invasive surgery to treat joint injuries and pain (page 33). And if your New Year’s resolution includes a detox plan, don’t miss “Plant Power” (page 27), which explains the science behind the use of essential oils to reduce the body’s ever-increasing toxic load (page 27). We are beyond excited to bring the world of green and healthy living to Northwest Florida with the Emerald Coast Holistic Health Expo, which will be held March 11 and 12 at the Emerald Coast Convention Center and Ross Marler Park. The expo is an amazing opportunity for providers to come together to let people see and experience the plethora of alternative and natural products and services available in our community (page 13). Both days of the expo, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Natural Awakenings will host the Push Challenge in Ross Marler Park. We encourage local groups, gyms and businesses to form teams and register. There will be several competitions, with teams matched by general age and skill level. The cost is $25 per participant, or $15 for kids, with all funds going to the Boot Campaign’s ReBOOT program. Hope to see you there! &
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Physician Assistant Amy Drab Joins Foundations Medical Center
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my Drab, who has worked for more than 17 years as a physician assistant in family practice, OB/GYN and urgent/emergent care, has joined the staff of Foundations Medical Center in Santa Rose Beach. Drab says the practice’s focus on functional medicine fits her experience and approach to healing. “I discovered functional medicine’s healing potential early on in my career, when I realized that something was Amy Drab and Kyle Chavers missing in the ‘pill for every ill’ philosophy that’s commonly embraced in medicine,” she says. “I also noticed that the patients I saw often had a long list of unexplainable or unattributable symptoms. I believe that patients are generally telling the truth and that their symptoms are real, and so I wanted to find out why these patients were so ill.” Her concerns became personal when she discovered that her daughters’ reflux, diarrhea, allergies, asthma, eczema, joint pain, seborrheic dermatitis and “generally grumpy” dispositions had one root cause: food sensitivities. “Everything resolved once the root was addressed,” she says. “Where four prescription medications were once needed to control asthma and allergy symptoms, there was now no need for any prescriptions. The lens of functional medicine was the vehicle for healing my family when nothing else worked. My practice of medicine was forever changed.” In addition to her clinical experience, Drab has been an associate professor of physician assistant education at Kettering College of Medical Arts in Ohio. She received her master’s degree in physician assistant studies from the University of Nebraska. For appointments, call 850-660-6701 or visit FoundationsMedicalCenter.com.
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nity of Pensacola will host the first session of a sevenweek prosperity course based on Edwene Gaines’s bestselling book The Four Spiritual Laws of Prosperity, on January 5 at 6 p.m. in the church’s Fellowship Hall. “If you have a desire to live a more prosperous, abundant life, then this is the course for you,” says Pastor Jamie Sanders, who will facilitate the class along with Trena Bush Carr. “You’ll discover the mystical power of giving and receiving, goal setting, forgiveness, worthiness issues and seeking and finding your divine purpose.” Sessions will conclude on February 16 with a treasure-mapping/vision-board workshop with Chip Henderson. The course is offered on a required love-offering basis, and the book is required to participate. Books are available in Unity’s Metaphysical bookstore. To register, call Unity of Pensacola at 850-438-2277.
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newsbriefs An Evening with Jason Alexander at Mattie Kelly Arts Center
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he 20th anniversary of the Mattie Kelly Arts Center and the 30th anniversary season of the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra (NFSO) will be celebrated with a joint event on January 21, An Evening with Jason Alexander, featuring the TV, film and Broadway star. Long before becoming world renowned as the iconic George Costanza on Seinfeld, Alexander was a Tony Award-winning Broadway song and dance man. At the Mattie Kelly Arts Center, he will recount his journey to and on the Broadway stage. Backed by theatrical music from the NFSO, the comedic Jason Alexander show will feature audience interaction. Though he’s best known for his award-winning, nine-year stint on Seinfeld, Alexander has achieved international recognition for his extraordinarily diverse career. Besides performing on stage, screen and television, he has worked extensively as a writer, composer, director, producer and acting teacher. He is also an award-winning magician, a notorious poker player and a respected advocate for social and political issues. The January 21 show will include “a tasty anniversary tribute” for all attendees during intermission. Presenting sponsors can also arrange for a separate meet and greet with Alexander. For information on sponsorships, contact Mattie Kelly Arts Center Director Jeanette Shires at 850-729-6004. In January 1997, the NFSO was the first group to perform in the arts center’s new Mainstage Theater, opening the $30 million arts complex with an overflowcapacity concert. As the NFSO’s 30th anniversary season coincides with the arts center’s 20th anniversary, this event will celebrate both milestones. Tickets cost $65 each and are sold exclusively through the nonprofit Mattie Kelly Arts Center Box Office. Contact the box office at 850-729-6000 or toll-free at 888838-ARTS (2787).
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aurie Azzarella, a licensed massage therapist, reflexologist and educator for Young Living Essential Oils, teaches a monthly wellness class at the Unity of Pensacola Fellowship Hall, located 716 North 9th Avenue. The classes are open to the public with a $5 donation to support the church’s community service programs. “These classes encompass healthy living skills, inspired anatomy, toxicfree alternatives, personal motivation and a social network of people who are interested in making a difference in themselves, their families and their communities,” Azzarella says. “I also incorporate Young Living Essential Oils in these classes. I have found them to have a very soothing yet therapeutic and detoxifying effect on our very congested bodies and minds—we can all benefit from breathing! We encourage everyone to join in our classes, regardless of the essential oils they choose to use. The classes are more about healthy living and a deeper understanding and appreciation of our bodies and our environment.” Azzarella holds a master’s degree in education and has been an instructor for the International Institute of Reflexology for more than 25 years, teaching Foot and Hand Reflexology across the country. Her next class is February 4-5 in Daphne, Alabama. Classes are held the last Tuesday of every month, unless indicated, from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m., and are preceded by a 7 p.m. meet and greet. For more information, visit WellnessPurposeAbundance. com/YL/123.
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lice McCall, owner of the Healing Path in Miramar Beach, has just published her second book, Living with Trust: Guidance for Your Life’s Journey, now available as an e-book at Amazon.com. This self-help book offers practical tips and advice for overcoming fear to embark on a new life journey. “We all have different experiences that challenge us, causing us to choose fear or trust—and most of us choose to live in fear by doing the same old thing that does not work, or doing something to follow expectations,” McCall says. “But there is another choice, one of seeking the wisdom of your heart and soul, to courageously step out with total trust in your life. When you first consider this choice, it does feel very scary. However, when you choose to trust your heart’s wisdom, it always works out okay—usually even better than what you could have envisioned.” The wisdom in Living with Trust was drawn in great part from the author’s own experience. “I used to be frozen in fear myself,” she says. “I learned how to move out of fear and live my life my way.” McCall is a “cellular-level” healing consultant, spiritual counselor and teacher, hypnotist and inspirational speaker. In her private practices in Florida and North Carolina, she covers the entire mind-body-spirit spectrum, working with clients to facilitate selfhealing and spiritual growth. Her first book, Wellness Wisdom: A Reference Book for Health & Healing, is also available on Amazon.com. For more information, call 850-5855496 or visit HealingPath.info.
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newsbriefs Support Group for Moms Encourages Self-Care
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shley Barnes and Evangeline Schepper of Pensacola Birth Services have teamed with two local licensed mental health counselors to form LEAPS—Love, Encouragement, and Postpartum Support—a support group focused on encouraging mothers to place a higher importance on selfcare. The group meets at the Ever’man Educational Center in Pensacola every first Wednesday and third Saturday of the Ashley Barnes and Evangeline Schepper month at 10 a.m. Barnes and Schepper are labor doulas with training in postpartum mental and emotional support. “Our passion for postpartum support led us to initiate LEAPS,” Barnes says. “Too often, the needs of the mom are overlooked by the needs of the baby and other family members. Our goal in collaborating with Eileen Wolfe and Marcia Holland is to provide a group that is not only engaging but also therapeutic.” Wolfe, the owner of Pensacola Therapy Services, has specialized training in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. “Eileen is truly passionate in not only providing support for individual moms, but also promoting awareness and screening for postpartum mood disorders throughout our community,” Barnes says. “She serves clients with varying needs, but her advocacy for local resources and education for postpartum mood disorders has quickly made her a unique asset within the mental health community.” Holland is not only a licensed mental health counselor but also a registered nurse who has been helping individuals and families navigate life transitions for more than 35 years. “I enjoy being a facilitator of the LEAPS group and coming alongside the moms as they support one another in their new experiences as parents,” she says. An approved Gottman Bringing Baby Home program educator, Holland owns Peace in Mind Counseling and Therapy. Group discussions and guest presentations address issues of postpartum selfcare such as relationships, sexuality and birth processing. “We now have a core group of moms who come, and it is truly amazing to witness the connections and growth these moms are making,” Schepper says. “We’ve had attendees range from pregnant to years into their motherhood journey. Encouragement and love are at the center of LEAPS, so we give a lot of grace for crying babies and listen to each other’s victories and trials.” For more information, contact Pensacola Birth Services at 850-783-0073 or PensacolaBirthServices@gmail.com.
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ocal canine aqua-therapist Melanie Barrett recently finished a five-day training with television star and celebrity dog trainer Cesar Millan. Now “Training Cesar's Way” is available to dog owners in Northwest Florida through Barrett’s South Walton company, 30a Swim Dog. In addition to his TV series Cesar, the Dog Whisperer on the Animal Planet and Cesar 911 on National Geographic Wild, Millan owns dog psychology centers in California and Fort Lauderdale. He describes himself as a dog behaviorist, rather than a trainer, who “trains people and rehabilitates dogs.” Barrett will now be using “Training Cesar’s Way” in her business to help dog owners learn how to understand their dog’s energy in order to achieve balance and harmony within the home. “Dogs who are difficult to walk on a leash or may seem to have dog aggression are many times insecure or need to learn that their pet parent is the pack leader, and not the dog,” she says. In addition to offering dog hydrotherapy, Barrett is also a practitioner of Healing Touch for Animals, a form of energy medicine somewhat like Reiki. For appointments or more information, contact Barrett at 850-2180476 or MelanieBarrett@mac.com, or visit 30aSwimDog.com.
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atural Awakenings has always been the local go-to source for information about mind and body wellness and inspiration for simple, conscious living. The Emerald Coast Holistic Health Expo, which we will host March 11 and 12 at the Emerald Coast Convention Center and Ross Marler Park, brings Natural Awakenings to life with hands-on experiences, a chance to learn from and interact with local providers, and the latest in global industry advancements. Our mission is to provide whole families an opportunity to learn about, experience and adopt positive lifestyle choices. The expo will showcase cuttingedge areas of fitness, yoga, meditation, nutrition, functional medicine, holistic healing and green living, with more than 70 exhibitors onsite both days from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Among
the numerous door prizes will be gift certificates from local practitioners, natural product and essential oils gift baskets, and spa packages. Nationally known keynote speaker Linda Sechrist, national senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings, will discuss the different terms for and styles of holistic health care, shedding light on which to use for which situations. Additional lectures, workshops, classes and sessions will be available with a daily or weekend pass, including but not limited to a Functional Medicine Advancements presented by a panel of local physicians, Drug-Free Pain Care by Dr. Sheila Mohammed, Hand Reflexology & Essential Oils with Sarah Holt, Trauma-Sensitive Yoga with Kim DeMoss, Meditative Yoga with Micheal DeMaria, Emotional Aromatherapy with Diana Pereira, and Naturally Simple
Hormone Balance with Sheila Tucker, plus CrossFit, Pilates, creative dance, qigong, whole-foods nutrition and community acupuncture. Additional CEU workshops will be available for members of the holistic health industry. Preregistration is encouraged, as workshops are expected to fill quickly and only preregistered visitors will receive swag bags. Exhibits and outdoor activities are free. Visitors can also preregister for paid sessions in modalities such as healing body-work techniques, AromaTouch, reflexology, energy healing, ultrasound assessments for joint pain, and Symphony of the Cells, as well as general health assessments. Scheduled workshops and classes run from 9:30 a.m. to 4:40 p.m., with a lunch break from 12:10 to 2 p.m. Attendees can choose to attend only two programs or an entire day of them, with a limit of six programs per day. Passes for workshops/classes cost $35 for one day or $55 for the weekend. Childcare for ages 1 to 5 will be available onsite for an additional $5 per hour. It will include activities such as music, arts and crafts, and games. Children’s Yoga will also be offered as a separate class. Outdoor exhibits and activities will include a fair-trade product or farmers’ market, kayaking, paddle boarding, martial arts demonstrations, a guided nature walk and food trucks. Natural Awakenings will also host a fitness challenge to raise funds for the military community. Teams from area gyms, families and businesses are invited to compete head-to-head with similar teams and raise funds by getting sponsors from the community. The Boot Campaign, a nonprofit organization that advocates for the mental and physical well-being of military veterans and their families, will use these funds to help retired and active-duty military and their family members receive alternative treatments that are not traditionally covered by insurance. For more information or questions, visit EmeraldCoastHealthExpo.com or contact Diana Pereira at Diana@NWFNaturally.com. See ad, page 55.
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clinical trial from the University of California-San Diego School of Medicine found that participants in a six-day, ayurvedic-based, well-being program showed metabolic improvements in blood tests for inflammation, cardiovascular disease risk (CDR) and cholesterol levels. Study participants consisted of 119 healthy men and women between the ages of 30 and 80. Sixty-five experienced a panchakarma program, a detox and rejuvenation protocol involving a vegetarian diet, meditation, yoga, massage, herbal therapy and other healing therapies. The other 54 served as a control group. Blood was analyzed before and after the test period. The researchers, led by Dr. Deepak Chopra, found measurable decreases in 12 phosphatidycholines (cell-membrane chemicals) associated with cholesterol, inflammation, CDR and Type 2 diabetes risk. They acknowledge that due to the short duration of the trial, the immediate changes were likely attributable to the vegetarian diet; more research is needed to determine the complementary role of the other therapies. “It appears that a one-week panchakarma program can significantly alter the metabolic profile of the person undergoing it,” remarks Chopra.
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he 2012 National Health Interview Survey, published in 2015, included a survey on the use of complementary medicine practices. Nearly 45,000 Americans were questioned, including more than 10,000 children between the ages of 4 and 17. The survey found that nearly 12 percent of children had used complementary medicine, either in a practice or product, during the year studied. The most common form of alternative medicine among children was natural supplements, such as fish oil, probiotics and melatonin. Chiropractic care and yoga were also popular choices. Researchers found that parents sought complementary approaches most often for children due to back or neck pain, musculoskeletal conditions, colds, anxiety, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder or insomnia.
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Indian officials report that volunteers planted more than 49 million trees on a single day in 2016, surpassing the 2013 world record of 850,000 in Pakistan. An estimated 800,000 volunteers worked for 24 hours planting 80 species of saplings raised in local nurseries along roads, railways and other public land. The effort is part of the commitment India made at the Paris Climate Conference in December 2015. The country agreed to spend $6 billion to reforest 12 percent of its land and bring the total forest cover to 235 million acres by 2030, or about 29 percent of its territory. Trees sequester carbon dioxide from the air and reduce greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. India has experienced substantial loss of its forest cover in recent centuries as people cut down trees for firewood, pasture and development. Still, saplings need water and care and are susceptible to disease. Mortality rates can reach 40 percent after such massive tree plantings. Other countries are also replanting trees. Last December, African nations pledged to reforest 100 million hectares (386 square miles). A wide range of stakeholders from countries to companies also signed on to the non-binding New York Declaration of Forests that month, with the goal of halving deforestation by 2020 and ending it by 2030.
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Maryland is the first state in the nation to pass strict restrictions on pesticides thought to be responsible for significant reductions in bee populations with enactment of its Pollinator Protection Act. Maryland lost more than 60 percent of its hives in 2015, each containing up to 20,000 honeybees, making it one of the states with the highest recorded declines. The national average is about 42 percent, yet across the country, farmers and gardeners are still using pesticides linked to colony collapse disorder. Globally, more than one-third of the world’s food supply could be at risk if these and other pollinators are lost. Neonicotinoids are one potent class of systemic pesticides introduced to agriculture in the 1990s that have been linked to bees’ demise. In recent years, pesticides such as Knockout Ready-to-Use Grub Killer, Ortho Bug B Gon, and AllIn-One Rose & Flower Care have been made available to consumers and beekeepers have noticed a corresponding increase in bee deaths. The Maryland law bans the use of neonicotinoids by everyday consumers that have been spraying home gardens and trees with these deadly pesticides. Farmers and professional gardeners are exempt from the law. A similar law is awaiting the governor’s signature in Connecticut. Although the U.S. Department of Agriculture has not officially recognized the well-researched link, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is reviewing it. Source: BeyondPesticides.org 18
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California lawmakers have enacted a bill that aims to reduce the state’s greenhouse gas emissions to 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030. It extends previous efforts such as the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 instituted to reduce emissions by 2020, along with another piece of legislation that vows to boost legislative oversight of climate change programs organized by the California Air Resources Board. Supporters say that emissions rules have created new jobs and led to billions of dollars of investment in California’s clean energy sector. Opponents argue that the strict targets have caused some job losses, particularly in oil manufacturing. The state, having the world’s eighth-largest economy, has further announced a goal of fighting climate change and improving air quality by putting 1.5 million zero-emission state cars on the road by 2025. Source: MSN.com
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SABOTEURS Tackling Obesity’s Hidden Causes by Lisa Marshall
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at less, move more. These words have been the cornerstone of diet advice for decades, leading millions of Americans to greet the new year with vows to cut calories and hit the gym. In all, one in five U.S. adults are dieting at any given time, according to the international market research firm The NPD Group, and 57 percent would like to lose 20 pounds or more. Yet few will reach that goal. One survey of 14,000 dieters published in the International Journal of Obesity found that only one in six had ever been able to lose 10 percent of their body weight and keep it off for a year. Another study, published in the last year in Obesity, followed up with 14 contestants from the 2009 TV reality show The Biggest Loser and found that despite efforts to keep their eating and exercise habits on track, 13 had regained significant weight since the competition. Four are heavier now than before participating on the show.
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Diet experts say the battle of the bulge has been exceedingly hard to win for one clear reason: We’re oversimplifying the solution and underestimating the saboteurs. “We’re learning that it’s not as simple as calories-in and calories-out,” says Dr. Pamela Wartian Smith, an Ann Arbor, Michigan, physician specializing in functional and nutritional medicine and author of Why You Can’t Lose Weight. Research reveals that everything from food allergies to hormone imbalances and disruptions in gut bacteria can subtly undermine the best-laid weight management plans. Working out too much or eating too little can also backfire. Even a mean boss or a cold workplace cubicle can factor in. Certainly, diet and exercise are key, experts emphasize. Yet, if we’re doing all the right things and still seeing disappointing numbers on the scale, there’s still more we can do. Here are some common weight-loss saboteurs and what to do about them.
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Bite into a food we’re sensitive to and our body switches into “fight-or-flight” mode. It stores fat and water, releases histamines that widen blood vessels and inflame tissue, and cranks out stress hormones like epinephrine and norepinephrine that make us want to eat more of that food. “You literally get a high so that you crave more,” says Smith. She notes that unlike true allergies, which can prompt an immediate reaction, food intolerances often manifest subtly over several days. When we are repeatedly exposed to a food we’re sensitive to, we feel bloated and sluggish, regardless of the calorie count. Allergy medications can also prompt weight gain, in part by boosting appetite. One study by Yale researchers found people that regularly ingested antihistamines like Zyrtec and Allegra were far more likely to be overweight than those not using them. What to do: First, cut out the most-craved foods. “If someone tells me they just cannot live without cheese, I assume they are allergic to it,” says Smith. Or, try an elimination diet. Ban common allergens like milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts and gluten (if possible, try sticking to only rice and lamb—two hypoallergenic foods—for four days). Then reintroduce other foods slowly and monitor the results. To combat seasonal allergies naturally, try vitamin C, quercetin and butterbur supplements.
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The thyroid serves as a key metabolism regulator, dictating how efficiently the heart beats and muscles contract, how quickly the body turns nutrients into energy, and how well we burn off stored fat. When thyroid hormone production falls, metabolism can also decrease by as much as 40 percent. Yet as many as four in 13 women suffer from a thyroid hormone deficiency, says Toronto naturopathic doctor Natasha Turner, author of the new book The Hormone Boost. “You can diet and exercise until you are blue in the face, but if your thyroid is out of balance, you won’t achieve the body you’re looking for,” she says. “It’s a common cause of weight gain.” What to do: Get tested for levels of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) and, if possible, T4 (thyroxine) and T3 (triiodothyronine) also. TSH signals the thyroid to make more T4, the inactive form of thyroid hormone that is converted into T3, the form the body is able to use. Abnormal blood levels of any of these can impact metabolism adversely, and a TSH test alone may be unable to identify a problem, caution Smith and Turner. In some cases, medication may be required. Otherwise, move to embrace lifestyle habits that reduce stress levels, because the stress hormone cortisol can inhibit thyroid function. Get eight hours of sleep; sleep deprivation also impairs thyroid function. Eat lots of fiber, which helps the body eliminate excess estrogen and other thyroiddamaging metabolic byproducts. Also, stock up on foods containing tyrosine (almonds and avocadoes), and selenium (Brazil nuts). In some cases, if an iodine deficiency is at play, a doctor may suggest iodine supplements or iodine-rich foods like kelp and sea bass.
Imbalanced Gut
The trillions of microorganisms in our gut have a profound impact on our ability to maintain a healthy weight, says Dr. Raphael Kellman, a New York City physician
practicing functional medicine and author of The Microbiome Diet. “The gut bacteria are the gatekeepers of the calories that enter our body,” he explains. Research shows that certain species of bacteria aid in the metabolizing of carbohydrates, while others help break down fats and protein. Some turn on genes that fight inflammation; others influence how well the body responds to insulin. Diversity and balance of helpful bacteria species are keys to health. “If changes in the percentages of certain bacteria occur, the microbiome loses its ability to help us maintain a healthy weight,” says Kellman. In one landmark 21st-century study by University of Colorado researchers, swapping the gut bacteria of a skinny mouse with that of an obese one made the skinny mouse gain weight. What to do: Go easy on antibiotics, which can wipe out gut bacteria diversity. Load up on fermented foods like kim chi, sauerkraut, kefir and yogurt. Eat lots of inulin-containing plant fiber to give desirable bacteria something to chew on, and consider taking a probiotic supplement until weight loss and health goals are achieved.
Overdoing Diets
As The Biggest Loser contestants learned, losing too much weight too fast can bring metabolism to a screeching halt; the body, coaxed into starvation mode, moves to conserve fuel and store fat. “If you try to lose weight by drastically slashing calorie intake and going crazy on the cardio machines, you’ll do more harm than good,” says Turner. Performing intense cardiovascular exercise such as running, cycling or swimming for more than 45 minutes can make cortisol levels surge, accelerating muscle loss and impairing
the immune system. That’s counterproductive because muscles burn calories at rest, too. Consistent over-exercise can also prompt the stressed body to respond in a fight-or-flight fashion, storing more belly fat and leading to the “skinny but fat” body composition common among models and marathon runners, she says. Skipping meals can prompt the key thyroid hormone T3 to fall off too, further slowing metabolism. Plus, six weeks into a restrictive weight-loss program, levels of the feel-good hormones dopamine and serotonin also start to decline, killing motivation and fueling cravings. The result is a weight plateau or even weight gain. What to do: Unless walking, limit workouts to 40 minutes, advises Turner. Instead of slogging away at a steady pace on the treadmill, try intervals (short, high-intensity efforts separated by brief rest periods), which have been shown to boost both fat burning and cardiovascular fitness. For example: five-minute warm-up, one-minute run at fast pace, one-minute run at moderate pace, repeat 10 times, five-minute cool-down. Also, incorporate strength training into three workouts each week. Include some fat, protein and carbohydrates with every meal. If insisting on counting calories, shoot for 450 to 500 per meal and 150 per snack for women; 500 to 600 per meal and 200 to 300 per snack for men. Every week to 10 days, enjoy a carb-loaded “cheat meal” such as pancakes or pasta; it supports any languishing thyroid and feel-good hormones, gives associated neurotransmitters a jump-start and keeps us from feeling deprived.
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Alan Hedge, Ph.D., a workplace design researcher with Cornell University, in New York, says women, who tend to have less muscle and body hair to provide natural warmth, are at particular risk of packing on pounds due to an overly cold environment. “When the body is cold, it adapts by laying down insulation, which is fat,” he says. Even without eating extra calories, if we’re constantly cold at work, as 31 percent of
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women are according to a recent CareerBuilder survey, we tend to gain about a pound or two per year, says Hedge. Other research, conducted at Northwestern University, in Illinois, shows that workers exposed to more light in the morning weigh about 1.4 pounds less on average than those toiling in windowless cubicles. The suspected reason is that morning light triggers a cascade of hormones that positively impact appetite and metabolism. Another study, by Ohio State University researchers, found women that experienced a stressful event at work or elsewhere and then ate a fat- and calorie-laden meal the next day burned 100 fewer calories from that meal than non-stressed workers. What to do: At work, move the desk toward a window or at least take a walk every morning. Bring a space heater, extra sweater or hot tea fixings. After an ultra-stressful workday, eat especially healthfully that night.
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Doctors and scientists who specialize in age management have long recognized that stopping or reversing the decline of HGH in order to maintain muscle mass is critical to maximizing health, mobility and quality of life. While administering HGH itself causes an initial boost in the hormone, the body’s natural production of HGH slows down in response—a process called “downregulation.” There are also many legal prohibitions to injecting HGH. Similarly, trying to boost HGH by using a growth-hormone releasing factor also doesn’t work in the long term, again because natural production of the hormone slows in response. In contrast, a compound called GHRP-2 is being used far more effectively to increase HGH by stimulating certain receptors in the hypothalamus. Researchers have found that boosting HGH in this way results in no downregulation. In addition, GHRP-2
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can be taken orally, and as it contains amino acid isomers that resist digestion, the gut absorbs it slowly, for a longer-lasting effect. Richard Walker, MD, PhD, a respected researcher in muscle physiology, is a pioneer in using GHRP-2 to treat age-associated muscle loss. He has developed a GHRP-2-containing product called Sacrotropin, which in placebo-controlled clinical studies of middle-aged men and women was found to significantly decrease fat and increase muscle. Both the placebo and treatment groups were given Sacrotropin for 90 days, with no dietary or exercise instructions. After that time, the placebo groups showed no significant change in fat or muscle mass, while the treatment groups showed an average of 9.14 percent less total body fat, 14.27 less visceral fat and 5.37 more lean muscle. Researchers measured Sacrotropin’s effectiveness for raising HGH by testing the placebo and treatment groups for insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1), a marker for HGH. While the placebo groups showed no change in IGF-1 after the 90-day test period, the treatment groups showed a significant increase, from 103.54 to 120.47. Sacrotropin is categorized as a medical food by the US Food and Drug Administration, and it is made in an FDA-inspected manufacturing facility in the United States. It must be used under medical supervision. The development of Sacrotropin is a breakthrough in Age Management Medicine, as it offers a legal, effective, easy-to-use way to increase HGH to stop or reverse age-related muscle loss. We don’t have to resign ourselves to falling apart just because we’re aging. We should be able to stay youthful, with the mobility and brainpower that mean a better quality of life. Richard Adelman, MD, is a boardcertified physician focusing on antiaging treatments, skin rejuvenation, age management, weight management and veins. For more information, call 850747-8346 or visit SkinAndVeinMD.com.
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Medical research has shown that essential oils specifically assist with detoxification because they affect the biochemistry of our cells.
Botanical Research Indicates Essential Oils Reduce the Toxic Load by Diana Pereira
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ur bodies are designed to process naturally occurring toxins, but the toxic load that comes with modern lifestyles goes far beyond what human physiology is capable of handling, says Tracey Tief, a natural health practitioner with the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy. “Since the advent of the 20th century, we have been increasingly bombarded with new toxins from denatured foods and drinks; the regular use of intoxicants such as alcohol, cigarettes and marijuana; pesticides, herbicides and petroleum byproducts; and air and water pollutants,” Epidemiological research suggests that exposure to environmental toxins such as pesticides, solvents and air pollutants can be associated with an increased prevalence of asthma and allergies. According to the Centers for Disease Control, asthma diagnoses have been increasing since the early 1980s, affecting 1 in 15 Americans by 2004. Our exposure to toxins shows up in other ways too. Tief says the body lets us know when it needs extra help to detoxify, such as fatigue; constipation; gas; bad breath; low immunity; hormone imbalances; menstrual, menopausal and fertility problems; skin problems; poor circulation; mood swings; depression; frequent infections
and mucus buildup. While healthy eating habits, fitness and hydration are all important for eliminating toxins, medical research has shown that essential oils specifically assist with detoxification because they affect the biochemistry of our cells. A preclinical study published in May 2015 indicated that an ingredient in Cinnamon Bark essential oil works as an “activator” to unleash latent antioxidant activity in colon cells, says Kevin J. Jenson of the Nevada Center for Bioinformatics. “The colon is a prime target for toxic insult,” he notes. Some environmental toxins, such as endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs), imitate the action of steroid hormones and are known to promote endocrine and reproductive disorders in animals and humans. They interfere with the synthesis of cytokines, immunoglobulins and inflammatory mediators, and they also affect the activation and survival of immune cells. Research has shown that certain components in essential oils, such as citral, have antioxidant properties that prevent toxicity. Found in essential oil blends such as Lemon Myrtle and Lemongrass, citral increases the activity of a key phase II detoxification enzyme known as glutathione-S-transferase. Rosemary, among the most
researched and promising detoxification oils, is a known iron chelator that has been proven to protect the DNA structure, according to a study published in PubMed. Clove essential oil has been identified by the National Institute on Aging as one of the most potent antioxidants (detoxifying agents) on the planet. The institute developed a way to quantify antioxidant capability with the Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity system of measurement. According to the ORAC system, cloves rank among the most highly valued antioxidants compared to other herbs and foods. Myrrh emulsion also exhibits a powerful antioxidant effect, strong enough to protect the liver—the “detox” organ that is bombarded with toxins every day—from oxidative damage, according to a lead toxicology study published in a British journal.
Additional detoxification aids include the following:
Peppermint cleanses the lymphatic system, helps the body drop extra weight and stimulates sluggish digestion. It also supports the gallbladder and eases inflammation. Juniper Berry helps the body shed toxic waste, improves elimination and supports liver function. Ginger is a well-known stomach soother often used to aid digestion and eliminate motion sickness and nausea. Diana Pereira is a local educator on the uses and properties of essential oils. She will teach a detoxification workshop January 14 at 6:30 p.m. at Navarre Living Yoga. For more information about detoxification or essential oils, contact her at 850-499-3670, dianapereira@ live.com, or PereiraProduceAndHealth. weebly.com.
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The ketogenic diet is one standout because it was the standard of care for children with epilepsy in the 1920s—until pharmaceutical companies began to produce lucrative anti-seizure medications; then its use
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diminished through a lack of proponents in the medical field. Its use was revived in the 1990s due to the efforts of Jim Abrahams, a Hollywood writer/director, father of a child with epilepsy and one of my heroes. I found small studies that proved that the ketogenic diet successfully stops children’s seizures nearly 70 percent of the time. This highly effective alternative has none of the negative side effects of anti-seizure drugs. Most doctors aren’t in favor of the diet approach and instead often prescribe affected children up to three or four meds as an easier option. The diet follows Hippocrates’ dictum, “Let food be thy medicine.” Another standout is intravenous alpha lipoic acid, pioneered since the 1970s by Dr. Burt Berkson, who used it mainly for end-stage liver disease and diabetic neuropathy. He saved many people from needing liver transplants with infusions of this powerful, versatile antioxidant. photo by Keith Peterson
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Did anything surprise you? I chose to include effective treatments that are non-toxic and inexpensive. I didn’t realize that several of them were effective for many different conditions. For example, LDN has been used since the mid-1980s to treat autoimmune diseases, of which there are more than 100; it also treats some cancers and AIDS. Research shows good results for conditions as varied as multiple
sclerosis, lupus, Crohn’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia and Parkinson’s, because all of them have an autoimmune component if they are not directly autoimmune diseases. Similarly, the ketogenic diet is now being studied as a treatment for cancers, especially brain tumors, brain injuries, autism, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Intravenous alpha lipoic acid is also used to address autoimmune diseases, some cancers and other conditions.
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Yes. The norm used to be that patients followed their doctors’ orders without question, which routinely entailed prescription drugs. Today, people are realizing that drugs often come with horrendous side effects. Consider, for instance, that ads for some injectible treatments for autoimmune diseases caution against side effects of cancers, including lymphomas. A side effect of some multiple sclerosis drugs is a serious brain infection called progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, or PML. People are listening closely, reading and researching their health issues, and don’t want risky side effects, especially when safer options are available.
In dealing with chronic illnesses, how crucial is it for caregiver and patient to maintain a positive, optimistic attitude? Multiple studies, like those referenced in Mind Over Medicine, by Dr. Lissa Rankin, and Radical Remission, by Kelly Turner, Ph.D., show that a positive state of mind is crucial to healing. One of the benefits I report in my book is that patients and caregivers will do even more research looking for alternatives when doctors tell them nothing else can be done. And many find healing treatments; there are many such cases reported in my book. I like the African proverb, “When you pray, move your feet.” Randy Kambic is a freelance writer and editor in Estero, FL, and regular contributor to Natural Awakenings magazine.
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value coverage that includes annual wellness exams, phone or virtual appointments and educational classes, plus followups and urgent care at minimal costs. The U.S. mainstream fee-for-service approach, whether paid by insurance or cash, has been criticized for encouraging unnecessary tests and procedures because doctors are paid for services performed. To maintain income, they typically shorten appointments to increase the number of patients they see. Lewis emphasizes, “Time is the valuable factor in DPC—healthy lifestyle changes, which can prevent or reverse 70 percent of health concerns, cannot be communicated in 10 minutes.”
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For generations, Christian communities have operated health care sharing ministries (HCSM) to collectively share the cost of each other’s medical bills as an alternative to outside insurance. Members are exempt from current Affordable Healthcare Act (ACA) mandates. Liberty HealthShare, a nonprofit HCSM chartered by the Mennonite church, believes that everyone has the right to practice religion as they see fit. Their members share a commitment to personal health and sharing in the burden of health expenses with others that have these values. “Many in the functional and integrative medical arenas also believe in these principles,” says Tom Blue, of Richmond, Virginia, a director with The Institute for Functional Medicine. “Cost sharing feels very familiar; you present your card to your provider, but there’s no set network of providers, which is favorable for those seeking more progressive forms of care.” Expanding upon this model, Blue worked with the company to create its Liberty Direct program (LibertyDirect.org). Individuals pay an annual membership fee plus a monthly share amount. After fulfilling their annual unshared amount of out-of-pocket expenses (similar to a deductible), participants’ healthcare costs—including approved naturopathic and alternative treatments—can be submitted as expenses to be shared by the group. Liberty Direct provides financial advantages to DPC practitioners and patients by subsidizing membership fees; it favors nutrition over chronic prescription dependence by reimbursing physician-prescribed nutritional supplement and pharmaceutical expenses under the same terms. Members must be in good health with a lifestyle that helps sustain wellness, including good nutrition, exercise and abstinence from tobacco use and drug and alcohol abuse. The program also accepts approximately 7 percent of applicants on provisional terms when pre-existing conditions such as hypertension, obesity and diabetes can be improved through lifestyle changes. They pay an extra fee per month to cover the cost of a health coach; when they achieve their goals, they become full members paying regular rates.
Complementary Care Alternatives to Insurance Cost Less by Meredith Montgomery
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he latest National Health Interview Survey available, from 2012, shows an annual expenditure of $30.2 billion in out-of-pocket costs for complementary health approaches, benefiting 33 percent of adults and 12 percent of children, and representing about 10 percent of out-of-pocket U.S. healthcare costs. Insurance rarely covers complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in full. As provider networks shrink, premiums rise and the future of healthcare reform remains uncertain, health-conscious consumers yearn for innovative ways to afford this kind of care.
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When Dr. Chad Krisel worked at an urgent care center, he saw up to 55 patients a day. Since opening Integrative Family Medicine of Asheville (IntegrativeAsheville.org), in North Carolina, with Dr. Brian Lewis, he averages 12 patients a day. His team provides a membership-based practice in a payment model known as direct primary care (DPC). Endorsed by the American Academy of Family Physicians, DPC is broadly accessible. By applying simplicity, sustainability, quality and collaboration, their integrative practice provides comprehensive care for less than what many pay for phone service. “DPC removes traditional financial incentives and conflicts of interest because membership fees fund us. Our only incentive is to help and heal patients,” Krisel explains. Paying for memberships out-of-pocket (often electing high-deductible plans) or via a health-sharing plan, clients 30
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Before using a complementary or integrative service, inquire about specifics: Sometimes preapproval or a referral is required to qualify; coverage may be limited to a certain network of practitioners; verify visit limits or the number required; and get details of out-of-pocket costs. Keep insurance-related communications records, including notes on calls and copies of bills, claims and letters, to help with any claim disputes.
Explore Available Options
Ask the insurance provider about coverage of CAM approaches, including whether a rider or supplement to the standard plan is required to cover them. Inquire about discount programs, such as when members pay for fees and out-of-pocket costs, but at a lower rate. State insurance departments and professional associations for
complementary health specialties may know which insurance companies cover specific CAM approaches.
Ask Practitioners About Payments
When seeing a complementary or integrative practitioner, clarify payment and insurance details before the first visit. Learn the cost of initial and follow-up appointments; how many appointments are needed; additional costs such as for tests, supplements or equipment; and if they offer an income-based sliding scale. Also confirm which insurance plans are accepted and if the patient or provider files claims. When insurance doesn’t cover a service, inquire about installment plans and discounts for cash payments. Jeanette Dietl/Shutterstock.com
onventional insurance rules adversely affect Americans’ consideration of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). According to the 2012 National Health Interview Survey, acupuncture, chiropractic and massage therapy use increased over the prior decade, but only among those without insurance. For those with progressive policies, coverage for CAM approaches is usually only partial.
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Flexible spending accounts offered by some employers allow participants to set aside pretax dollars for health-related expenses. Health savings accounts can be established by individuals with high-deductible health plans to save for medical expenses. Contributions are tax-deductible and interest is tax-free. Source: National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health
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he wounds of war are not always visible, and overcoming challenges like traumatic brain injury, depression or PTSD is the one battle our soldiers aren’t always equipped to win. But one Texas-based nonprofit, the Boot Campaign, is dedicated to helping former and active-duty military heal from their wounds—mental and physical—so that they and their families can enjoy full, productive lives after they return from duty. Veterans who enroll in the campaign’s ReBOOT program receive a comprehensive health assessment; individualized treatment using a wide array of protocols, including complementary and alternative therapies; fitness and nutrition training; physical and cognitive diagnostic testing throughout the treatment and rehabilitation process; and at least a year of follow-up to catch any residual issues. All testing and treatment is performed at one of the many
state-of-the-art treatment facilities—including three in Dallas and EXOS in Gulf Breeze—that have partnered with the Boot Campaign expressly for this purpose. ReBOOT is funded through the sale of combat boots for civilian wear, as well as other retail merchandise, through BootCampaign.org. More than 80 cents on every dollar the campaign receives is returned to veterans through programs like ReBOOT, says Christina DeLaTorre, the Boot Campaign’s director of business development and events. “Funding ReBOOT allows us to remove the financial barriers that our veterans may face and can cover expenses such as travel, lodging and meals while they’re receiving treatment,” she says. Veterans or their family members who want to learn about enrolling in the ReBOOT program should email Info@Boot Campaign.org. natural awakenings
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“The economics are staggering,” says Blue, who used to pay $760 a month for insurance with a $12,400 deductible and now pays a monthly share of $449 with a family unshared amount of $1,500. HCSMs are affordable because of restricted overhead budgets. Plus, they appeal to natural-health conscious clients and can decline unsuitable applicants. “This concept of communal cost sharing works—Liberty’s share amounts decreased in 2013 and have not changed since,” comments Blue.
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Told she was past medical hope, Kari Gray, of Kahului, Hawaii, sought to heal from cancer using natural medicine. “When thousands of dollars spent for natural protocols were denied reimbursement by my insurance company, I saw that the system needs to change,” Gray recalls. CAM therapies still deemed “unproven” by traditional insurance companies gave Gray a second chance at life. Following remission, she began a 20-year search for alternative medicine insurance. Finding none, in 2014,
she created GreenSurance (MyGreen Surance.com). Serving people that proactively care for their health and prefer natural medicine as primary care, GreenSurance developed an evidence-based and science-backed list of 40-plus covered CAM modalities, including thermography, energy therapy, biofeedback, essential oils and homeopathy. It also covers conventional medical and emergency care.
Enrollees of the member-owned organization are supplied third-party payer information for provider direct billing once the member’s outof-pocket amount is met. They use any state-licensed provider and the program is often more affordable than traditional insurance. GreenSurance is currently investing resources to broaden consumer access to the tax advantages of a health spending account (HSA). H.R. 1752 would allow enrollees in any healthcare-sharing program to open an HSA. “Simply, we’re a co-op whose members empower us to create an exempt program that protects members from ACA penalties and traditional health insurance,” says Gray. “More, we’re a grassroots movement for change.” Krisel notes, “Doctors too, are livid about the current status of America’s healthcare system. Be vocal about what’s important to you. The more voices heard in Washington, the more change we’ll see.” Meredith Montgomery publishes Natural Awakenings of Gulf Coast Alabama/Mississippi (HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com).
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to get stem cells from the bone and fat, except that the process is more entailed and expensive.) Once the stem cells are collected, they can be placed in whatever area of the body needs to rebuild. An example would be the knee joint: someone with missing cartilage in a knee, but who does not wish to have surgery, might choose instead to have stem cell treatments to the knee. One of the beautiful properties of stem cells is that they change to become the same type of cell that they are intended to replace. So placed in the knee, the stem cells extracted from blood, bone or fat will become cartilage cells, which are appropriate to the cells’ new environment. I have been studying and practicing regenerative stem cell medicine for many years. I encourage anyone dealing with chronic inflammation or degeneration of the knee, shoulder, hip, spine, neck or other joint to give stem cell therapy a try before choosing the more drastic surgical option. They will be amazed at what stem cell therapy can do for them. Dr. Sheila Mohammed has offices at 507 Furling Ln., Destin. For appointments or more information, call 850-281-8186 or visit DrSheila Mohammed.com.
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Kettlebell training promotes fat loss, toning of major muscle groups and greater functional strength, while requiring less time than its dumbbell counterpart.
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She notes that the growing popularity of different kinds of functional training in the past decade has bolstered recognition of kettlebell benefits as people seek ways to move away from assisted weight machines toward natural body movements. Kettlebells now show up in circuit training, CrossFit and both functional fitness and step classes. People see results because, “It takes multiple small and large muscle groups to redirect movement while maintaining control with a kettlebell, requiring more muscle recruitment than with a traditional dumbbell; it’s because its shape provides unbalanced weight resistance that strengthens a multitude of different muscles,” explains Julie Joffrion, owner of All-Inclusive Health, in New Orleans. A kettlebell’s configuration requires exercisers to pay close attention to
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burned an average of 20 calories per minute in a study sponsored by the American Council of Exercise. The researchers compared this level to running a six-minute mile and credited the more intensive calorie burn as a result of challenging the total body, which quickly raises the heart rate when performed with speed. The study concluded that kettlebell training is especially beneficial for those that want to fit in a time-efficient, total body workout. Proponents go a step further, claiming that kettlebells can deliver increased benefits in half the time of traditional workouts. Bumpus advises, “If you’re solely interested in building strength and muscle power, stick with free weights, but if you’re looking for a way to burn fat while increasing muscular and cardiovascular endurance, kettlebells are a valuable option to incorporate into your training.”
kettlebell champion who has earned gold awards in 17 national and international competitions. Now the founder of KettleX, a business focused on making kettlebell fitness available to everyone through DVDs, private sessions, online coaching and seminars, Kleidman says, “The beauty is that the bells keep you strong and looking great, no matter what your age or fitness experience. I’ve rarely met a person that didn’t get hooked after working out with the appropriate bells, be it a child or an 80-year-young client. “They are excellent for power, cardiovascular enhancement, endurance and physical symmetry, which is important for the health of the tissues and joints. At the same time, they create a healthful-looking physique, including toned arms, flat abs and a round, lifted butt.” she adds. Participants completing 20 minutes of a high-intensity kettlebell workout
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THE DARK SIDE OF GLUTEN-FREE LIVING Most People Benefit from Gluten by Judith Fertig
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they ingest gluten. According to the Center, as many as 7 percent of Americans, or 18 million people, fall into this vague category, due to a far less understood immune response distinct from what’s linked to celiac disease.
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The many Americans unaffected by gluten may want to avoid gluten-free products, says Dr. Michael Greger, a Washington, D.C., physician specializing in clinical nutrition. The bestselling author of How Not to Die, Greger founded the educational nonprofit NutritionFacts.org and is a founding fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. “Just because some people have a peanut allergy doesn’t mean everyone should avoid peanuts,” says Greger. “Some evidence suggests that a gluten-free diet may adversely affect gut health in people without celiac disease, gluten sensitivity or wheat allergy.” He cites a small study published in Gut Microbes which found that a one-month, gluten-free diet may hurt gut flora and immune function, potentially precipitating an overgrowth of harmful intestinal bacteria for those on gluten-free diets.
The latest study, published in the American Medical Association publication JAMA Internal Medicine, found that the number of Americans with celiac disease remained relatively stable from 2009 through 2014 at about 2.7 million. Meanwhile, marketers for gluten-free products report about 40 million consumers. Celiac disease is a serious autoimmune disorder in which ingesting gluten causes issues such as intestinal damage, anemia and fatigue. Those afflicted improve when gluten is removed from their diets and their intestinal tracts heal, according to the Center for Celiac Research and Treatment at Massachusetts General Hospital, in Boston. Those with a non-celiac gluten sensitivity or wheat allergy also experience a range of symptoms, including bloating, brain fog and joint pain, when 36
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The gluten components that cause problems for the wheat-sensitive may act as prebiotics and feed good bacteria for the rest of us, says Greger. “Wheat bran contains the important wheat-based prebiotic arabinoxylan-oligosaccharide,” explains Case Adams, a Morro Bay, California, naturopath and author of The Gluten Cure: Scientifically Proven Natural Solutions to Celiac Disease and Gluten Sensitivities. “It feeds the probiotics that produce enzymes which help break down gluten and gliadin proteins.” Researchers from Pennsylvania’s University of Reading conducted multiple studies showing that arabino-xylan-oligosaccharide derived from wheat bran increases beneficial bifidobacteria populations in the guts of humans. It is disappointing that a number of highly publicized studies done on celiac patients have been inappropriately applied to the general population, notes Adams. Gluten may also boost immune function. In a study published in the journal Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry, researchers found that after less than a week on a diet with added gluten protein, subjects experienced significantly increased natural killer cell activity, which could improve their ability to fight cancer and viral infections. An earlier study in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition found that high-gluten bread improved triglyceride levels better than regular gluten bread. Plus, Greger says, avoiding gluten means missing out on all the fiber, B vitamins, trace minerals and other nutrients from whole grains like wheat,
barley and rye. A whole-grain-rich diet has been repeatedly shown to reduce the risk of heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, obesity and some forms of cancer in studies from such institutions as the University of Minnesota and Lund University, in Sweden. “Most gluten-free processed foods are not made with nutrient-rich, health-protecting whole grains,” adds Katherine Tallmadge, a Washington, D.C., registered dietitian, nutrition coach and author of Diet Simple. Ingredients such as potato starch and cornstarch with little nutritional value typically help take the place of wheat flour. “The gluten-free label has little to do with nutritional value.” French fries and many candies, for example, are naturally gluten-free.
Impact of Self-Diagnosis
Self-diagnosing a gluten issue can delay a doctor’s accurate assessment, cautions Greger. “We diagnose celiac by looking for the inflammation caused by gluten in celiac sufferers. If they haven’t been eating a lot of gluten, we might miss diagnosing the disease. Thus, instead of being on a gluten-free diet, we want celiac suspects to be on a gluten-loaded diet, such as four to six slices of gluten-packed bread daily for at least a month before they come in for a diagnostic exam.” Studies are ongoing and information continues to evolve regarding the pluses and minuses of a gluten-free diet. Judith Fertig writes food health articles and cookbooks from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).
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e tend to think of yoga as a practice for adults, yet according to a recent survey by the national Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, the number of children practicing yoga in the United States is rapidly growing. Studies show that kids aged 6 to 12 reap tremendous physical and cognitive benefits from regular yoga practice, from improved academic performance to better classroom behavior. Based on that evidence,
schools across the country are incorporating yoga into their curricula, and yoga studios are adding classes specifically geared to school-age children. “They may not really understand what stress is, but providing a positive outlet for it is vital to their health and wellness,” says Kim DeMoss, who has been teaching children’s yoga in the Navarre area for more than three years. “Introducing yoga early can help children learn techniques that help them
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focus, build their confidence, promote relaxation and develop their body awareness. Yoga is an inexpensive but powerful way for them to express themselves physically, mentally and spiritually and calm the constant stimulation from their normal routines.” Yoga builds strength and flexibility, creating long, lean muscles to support a growing skeletal system. That helps not only with children’s physical activities, but also with their internal body functions—and they are getting an anatomy lesson each time they step on their mats. “Body awareness is key to learning how to effect change in our own bodies and connect with what’s going on around us,” DeMoss says. “An added bonus is that when they are holding a challenging pose, they are focusing their energy and learning to integrate multiple things at once.” It’s important to note that yoga also offers children with physical disabilities an avenue to relaxation, flexibility and confidence in their bodies. Lindsay Snead, the parent of McKinzie Snead, one of DeMoss’s young students, says she’s ecstatic about the change she’s seen in her daughter. “McKinzie suffers from spinal muscular atrophy, and the practice of yoga has helped her to be more relaxed; gently stretches the muscles, ligaments and tendons; and more importantly has given her an additional way to bond with me,” she says. Mentally, the benefits are even greater. Practitioners of yoga have long understood that when we take time to be aware of our breath, we are connecting with our minds and bodies and reducing the stressors around us. This helps build concentration and focus, and it promotes stillness in an
otherwise loud world. Breath work and meditation practices, combined with the physical practices of yoga, create a perfect balance of mind-body wellness, which is just as important for children as it is for adults. Children learn through multiple avenues, DeMoss notes, and children’s yoga classes can vary greatly depending on the goal at hand. Parents and educators should merely be guides, letting the kids create their own path toward the goal for the day. “Be flexible and patient, and remember that the journey is just as important as the destination,” she says. “I’ve found that having a theme is better than having a concrete plan, because you can feed off the kids’ energy without getting frustrated.” She suggests letting younger children make the corresponding animal noises when they get into poses like downward dog, cat and cobra, and encouraging them to have fun getting into each pose, while letting older children get involved in creating the yoga practice. “Offering them more balance poses will help them grow into more advanced poses. You can also turn the practice into an anatomy lesson, focusing on certain muscle groups or explaining how our body supports us in a specific pose.” Sunshine Yoga owner Kim Mosby advises that classes be simple, fun and in a format that gives kids a chance to move, play and sing while they embrace the lifelong practice of yoga. “It’s important to incorporate games and stories with positive themes like compassion, gratitude, resilience and a sense of humor, as well as a healthy respect for our planet,” she says. “Students easily transfer their yogic skills off the mat and into the world.” Regardless of age, the experts say, keep it lighthearted. The whole point is to help kids create their own space and be comfortable in it, so have fun with it and watch them grow. For more information, visit KimDeMoss. com or contact her at KDeMoss29@hotmail.com or 727-420-4279 to schedule private or group children’s yoga classes. Additionally, visit SunshineYogaStudio. com or call the studio at 850-687-8603.
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n a seated position, take two to four minutes to focus on the breath. As the children are inhaling and exhaling, have them notice how the air moves through their bodies. Remind them how valuable air is to their minds and bodies, and how it moves the harmful toxins out. Still sitting comfortably with eyes closed, have them relax each body part, beginning with the forehead and ending with the toes. Ask them if the air feels cool or warm, heavy or light. Now gently guide them to envision how their day will be. Will it be joyful or exciting, happy or peaceful? Perhaps they have their own word they would like to choose. Then guide them to choose a word to describe how they want to feel today—brave, friendly, calm, enthusiastic? Practice holding that thought. Have them send a loving thought out into the world. Then take another deep breath, let a long breath out, and have them slowly open their eyes and begin a flow of the following poses: 1. Reach for the sun and look up to the sky. 2. Fold like a ragdoll, cross the arms and slowly swing. 3. Move into a gentle, wide-legged downward dog, knees slightly bent. 4. Drop the knees to the floor for several cat and cow poses. 5. Sit back into child’s pose. 6. Take two to four minutes for relaxation pose, lying on your back with arms by your side and eyes closed. Have young children envision their favorite color washing over their bodies to help them relax.
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edical Doctor Alan M. Dattner, a 35-year pioneer in the field of holistic dermatology, faithfully follows nature’s principles in supporting skin health. His book Radiant Skin from the Inside Out: The Holistic Dermatologist’s Guide to Healing Your Skin Naturally maps out how skin reflects the body’s healthy or unhealthy organs and systems. Finding the internal root cause of problems on the skin, the body’s largest organ, takes time to investigate. Dattner, who practices in New York City and New Rochelle, New York, and considers himself a “skin detective”, says that although his forensic work continues to expand, he still begins his sleuthing by compiling a detailed and comprehensive history that yields clues for solving health puzzles and points him in the direction of what’s causing problems. Some patients with acne also have symptoms of bloating, gastrointestinal issues or chronic bowel disease. Others may have traveled to another country where they contracted diarrhea from a parasite or foreign bacteria that upset their intestinal microbiome.
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Skin outbreaks can also be the result of food sensitivities or food allergies. “I make patients aware of the issues underlying their skin problems so that they understand the connection between internal health and skin. Then they can make conscious food choices,” says Dattner. Diet is a critical aspect of healthy skin. Food sensitivities can cause inflammation that can show up on the skin, he explains. Dattner incorporates several diagnostic techniques and remedies from other medical traditions, including herbal, homeopathic and ayurvedic. A tongue diagnosis he uses is taken from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). He uses Applied Kinesiology to refine his therapeutic choices as the results align with his knowledge of dermatology, immunology and integrative medicine. Janice MacKenzie, acupuncture practitioner, teacher and author of Discovering the Five Elements: One Day at a Time, views the skin as a third lung, because it breathes. “If the organs of elimination aren’t working well—large intestine, liver and kidney—then toxins leave through the
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Cosmetic Acupuncture Improves Skin from Within by Diana Pereira
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healthy body is a beautiful body,” states Bonnie McClean, an acupuncturist and doctor of Oriental medicine in Gulf Breeze. As the skin is our largest detoxification organ, it makes sense that our outward appearance is a visual guide to our body’s overall health. If the body is harboring significant levels of toxins—accumulated through food, conventional medicines or the environment—the skin can appear dull or blemished. That’s the science behind cosmetic acupuncture, which focuses on improving skin health from the inside out. “Cosmetic acupuncture doesn’t remove toxins from the body directly, but addresses the flow of energy, known as qi, throughout the entire body, which increases blood flow and balances the body as a whole,” says Shalimar-based acupuncturist Rebecca Freeman. Acupuncture has been shown to provide overall health benefits, including reduced hot flashes and night sweats, relief from mild emotional symptoms, improved digestion, pain relief and greater vitality. Whole-body health is the starting point for cosmetic acupuncture. “We insert needles into the face after looking at the body in totality and seeing what the body needs first,” Freeman says. “Then needles are inserted
into the head to bring the energy to the head and face area to improve muscle tone, decrease puffiness, firm sagging skin, eliminate or reduce wrinkles, and even out skin tone and complexion.” Both acupuncturists agree that prop er nutrition is important to this process. “In Chinese medicine, the basis of acupuncture, food is medicine,” McClean says. “Chinese herbs have an important role to play in balancing the detoxification organs so they can work at their most optimal level.” Cosmetic acunpuncture uses the System of Five Elements, based on the premise that each element—fire, earth, metal, water and wood—corresponds with certain bodily organs, she says. “The organs of the fire element include the heart and small intestine; the earth element has the spleen and stomach; the metal element has the lungs and large intestine; the water element has the kidneys and bladder; and the wood element has the liver and gallbladder. Bringing balance to these organs through acupuncture allows them to work together efficiently to detoxify the body.” For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Bonnie McClean at 850-932-1778 or SpiritGateMedicine.com or Rebecca Freeman at 850-902-2536 or RebeccaFreeman08@yahoo.com.
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This approach works well for pets experiencing a crisis, but isn’t appropriate for restoring health when animals have chronic disorders. It also doesn’t help them to at least live comfortably with incurable problems without the side effects often caused by extensive administration of medications. Conventional veterinary science lacks the proper tools for preventing and treating complex, chronic disease. In most cases, it doesn’t take into account an individual’s unique genetic makeup or exposure to toxins such as too many vaccines, drugs or environmental chemicals. Functional medicine always focuses on the unique nature of the patient; there is no “one treatment fits all” mentality. Functional medicine vets are specifically trained to assess the underlying causes of complex, chronic disease and to apply strategies such as nutrition, diet and naturopathic remedies to both treat and prevent these illnesses. They can ably help the increasing number of pets suffering from complex, chronic health issues such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer, allergies, arthritis, seizures, bowel and bladder problems and immune system disorders.
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An integrative, science-based healthcare approach considers interactions in the pet’s history, physiology and lifestyle that might lead to problems. All of the diagnostic and treatment modalities are based upon proven scientific principles and follow evidence-based medicine to yield the best results in terms of total function. Functional medicine integrates traditional Western medical practices with what are sometimes considered “holistic” or “complementary” healing methods. The focus is on prevention through nutrition, diet and exercise; use of the latest laboratory testing and other
diagnostic techniques; and prescribed combinations of botanical medicines, supplements, therapeutic diets and detoxification programs, using drugs only when necessary as a last, rather than a first, resort. This whole-pet approach allows doctors to choose whichever therapies are best for each patient. Holistic vets see many patients for which conventional medicine has proven ineffective. Sometimes conventional doctors back away from offering treatment, either because the pet is “too old,” the treatment is “too expensive” or the results are unlikely to be “satisfactory.” Functional medicine can help many of these so-called hopeless cases, return pets to health and often heal disease after principles of functional medicine have been consistently applied to the pet’s everyday lifestyle. Finding a functional medicine vet is challenging, but worth the effort. Focusing on the individual needs of a pet ensures the optimum chance for achieving and sustaining proper health.
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 5 Meditation class – 7-8pm. Session includes a combination of guided relaxation and meditation, with a short silent component. This group meditation is open to beginners and experienced meditators alike. Not recommended for active children or under twelve years. Love offering. Unity of Pensacola, 716 N Ninth Ave, Pensacola. 850-438-2277. UnityPNS.org.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 6 Introduction to Essential Oils – 7-8:15pm. What about essential oils: what are they; how are they used; can they affect change in the body? Learn the answers to all your questions about the natural options for preventative healthcare and essential oils. Available web based or local venue. 3744 Victorian Blvd, Gulf Breeze. 850-499-3670.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 7 Level I Reiki Training w/Felicia McQuaid – 9:30am3:30pm. Focus of the class is self-healing. Learn the importance of self-care in the relief of health conditions, anxiety, emotional stress or for spiritual growth and development The attunement and healing techniques in this training are invaluable. 6 CEUs for massage therapists. $170. The Healing Clinic, 184 Brooks St, Bldg 1, Downtown, Fort Walton Beach. 850-217-2771. TheHealingClinicFWB.com. DIY Green Cleaning – 6:30-8pm. Learn to create safer, less expensive cleaning supplies, from carpet machine shampoo to oven cleaner and car wash. Eliminate the need for any further synthetic cleaners or stain removers inside your home. Event available local venue and web based. 8218 Riverside Landing Way, Navarre. 850-499-3670. PereiraProduceAndHealth.weebly.com.
DIY Body Care Essentials – 7-8:15pm. Learn how quick and easy it can be to make your own shampoo, deodorant, facial toner, facial cleanser, body butters, toothpaste, and much more using common raw materials you may already have on hand. Pereira Produce & Health, 2109 Casa de Oro St, Navarre. 850-499-3670. PereiraProduceAndHealth.weebly.com.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 14 Yin Yoga Teacher Training – 1/14-15, 3/18-19. Fortyhour training is for yoga teachers or Yin enthusiasts who want to increase and deepen their knowledge about Yin Yoga. Already a 200 RYT, this training can be applied towards Breathe Yoga & Wellness Center’s 300 Hour Advanced Teacher Training. $400. Breathe Yoga and Wellness Center, 505 S. Adams St, Pensacola. 850-47-4444. BreathePCola.com. Basic Detoxification – 12:30-2pm. We are constantly exposed to toxins in our environment, medications, cleaning supplies, foods. When we detox, we are releasing toxins that have been accumulating in our bodies. These then need to be flushed out. Ever’mans Co-operative, Pensacola. 850-499-3670. PereiraProduceAndHealth.weebly.com. Detoxification & Body Wrap – 6:30-8:15pm. A discussion on gentle everyday and quarterly cleansing to keep your body functioning at its best while enjoying an essential oil body wrap that will help you to detox. Measurements taken before the wrap and afterwards; it is not unusual to loose 1/2 inch to 2 inches. Lemon water available to stay hydrated. $15. Navarre Living Yoga, 8162 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre. 850-499-3670. PereiraProduceAndHealth.weebly.com.
Natural Support for Athletes – 6:30-8pm. Delve into numerous topics supporting an athlete’s training naturally by discussing nutrition, supplements, herbal assistants, and essential oil relief in this brand new class designed to help an athlete reach new heights the natural way. $12. Navarre Living Yoga, 8162 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre. 850-499-3670. PereiraProduceAndHealth.weebly.com.
MONDAY, JANUARY 23 Reflexology Workshop – 8am-5pm. You may be walking on the solution to your health needs. Laurie Azzarella instructs this Phase I/II Ingham method of foot reflexology workshop. Learn to affect every organ, gland and body part by carefully working specific reflex areas on the feet. $375, for new IIR Students. Serenity Center, 2040 Winter Springs Blvd, Oviedo. 850-380-4943. Reflexology-USA.net.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 27 Healthy Can Be Simple – 7-8pm. Learn how inexpensive and easy it can be to switch your body care products, cleaners and over-the-counter medicines to healthy, natural solutions. Don’t allow all those chemical options in your home any longer. Each attendee will receive a trio sample of essential oils. 8218 Riverside Way Landing, Navarre; 3746 Chance Ct, Gulf Breeze. 850-499-3670. PereiraProduceAndHealth.weebly.com.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 28 Using Essential Oils with Foot Reflexology – 11am12:30pm. Discuss a slight history of reflexology coupled with clarification on the reflexology points of the feet as they correspond with other parts of the body, plus how and which essential oils to use to support specific body systems. Ever’mans Co-operative , 315 W Garden St, Pensacola. 850-499-3670. PereiraProduceAndHealth.weebly.com. Aromatouch Demo & Symphony of the Cells – 6:30-7:45pm. The benefits of Aromatouch and each essential oil with its purpose; why layering vs blending. Instruction includes utilizing different Symphony of the Cells techniques to combat health concerns. Aroma-
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3 Emotional Aromatherapy – 7-8pm. Web based event. Learn how your body utilizes essential oils from an anatomy perspective to aide during those times that we just need a little help with our moods, feelings, and emotions. Contact sponsor for event link. 850-4993670. PereiraProduceAndHealth.weebly.com.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4 Reiki Master Practitioner – 9am-5pm. This class includes information on reiki master symbol and attunement to the master level of energy. Meditations and group exercises to use and share with clients and friends. Full review of Level One and Two information pertaining to reiki work. The focus and intention of this level for the student is ending karmic cycles. Certification is Reiki Master Practitioner. 8 CEU’s for massage therapists. $350. The Healing Clinic, 184 Brooks St, Bldg 1, Fort Walton Beach. 850-217-2771. TheHealingClinicFWB.com. Kombucha 101 – 6:30-7:45pm. Learn how easy and inexpensive it can be to make your own Kombucha (fermented sweet tea), water and dairy kefir and apple cider vinegar. Participants will also leave class with a recipe to make pro-biotic root beer flavor for Kombucha. Cost includes a SCOBY to get started. $15. Navarre Living Yoga, 8162 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre. 850-499-3670. PereiraProduceAndHealth.weebly.com.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5 Reiki Master Teacher – 11:30am-3pm. This is the continuation from Advanced Reiki. Attunement method is covered and technique is learned. Covers how and what to teach as a Reiki Master/Teacher. Advanced energy work and meditations. Certification as Reiki Master Teacher. $150. The Healing Clinic, 184 Brooks St. Suite #1, Fort Walton Beach. 850-217-2771. TheHealingClinicFWB.com.
sunday Beginners Yoga 4-Week Workshop – Starts Jan 8. 4-5:15pm. Designed especially for those new to yoga. Learn basic poses, the lingo and be prepared to take yoga classes. Class size is limited. Girl Power Station, 424 W College Blvd, Valparaiso. 850-7290347. GirlPowerStation.org. 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.
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.com.
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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, stability and mobility. No experience is necessary. $16. Navarre Living Yoga, 8162 Navarre Pkwy. 850-684-1065. NavarreLivingYoga.com.
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.
Transmission: Group Meditation for the New Age – 7:15-8:30pm. 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.
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Guided Meditation – 6pm. Meditation offers innumerable benefits for your body, mind and spirit. The rest you gain in meditation is deeper than the deepest sleep. The deeper your rest, the more dynamic your activity. Reverend Jamie Sanders leads meditation. Love Offering. Unity of Pensacola, 716 North 9th Ave, Pensacola. 850-438-2277. UnityPNS.org.
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.
Twin Hearts Meditation and Healing Clinic – 7:15-8:15pm. Promoting stress reduction and general wellness. Protocols for most physical and
Yoga-natomyc – 4:30-5:45pm. Flow though yoga postures with emphasis on specific muscle groups and discuss anatomical function and alignment tai-
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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. Powerful Women of the Gulf Coast - Gulf Breeze Networking Meeting – 11:30am-1pm. 1st Fri. Women’s networking group in the Gulf Coast area. Powerful Women of the Gulf Coast has been meeting for over 10 years connecting women together to utilize resources and connections to help them grow personally and professionally. Donation. Hampton Inn & Suites, 311 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze. Info: 850-529-0908. PowerfulWomenGulfCoast. com. Powerful Women of the Gulf Coast - Pensacola Networking Meeting – 11:30am-1pm. 1st Fri. Women’s networking group in the Gulf Coast area. Powerful Women of the Gulf Coast has been meeting for over 10 years connecting women together to utilize resources and connections to help them grow personally and professionally. Donation. Gulf Coast Kid’s House, 3401 N 12th Ave, (enter via the side entrance 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.
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RENTAL SPACE TO START A FOOD BUSINESS – Commercial kitchen for lease hourly. YourProKitchen is a shared, licensed, culinary incubator that will help you start or grow your own food business. We will help with licensing, safety certification and insurance. Chefs have 24 hour access to a beautiful fully equipped commercial kitchen located in Panama City Beach. Go to YourProKitchen.com or call 850-527-1085.
ESSENTIAL OILS AROMATOUCH – A simple step-by-step method of applying therapeutic-grade essential oils topically to produce a profound whole body experience. Provided by wellness advocates certified in the ArōmaTouch Techniques. 8th Element Wellness, FWB. 850-225-4031.
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.
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.
HOLDING THE SPACE FOR YOUR POSITIVE EMPOWERMENT – I will coach you to recognize and apply your core values to your life, work, and relationships in a resourceful, playful, and grounded way. I will train you to develop and use skills to effectively notice, acknowledge, challenge, and call forth your ‘inner spiritual warrior’. SpiritualWarriorCoaching.com. MYOFASCIAL RELEASE FOR HEALTH MAINTENANCE – Janet Hardy, LMT, BCTMB, John F. Barnes’ expert Myofascial Release therapist is now offering treatment for many womens’ health issues. For more information, please call 850-2319131or email CaringTouch 4Therapy@gmail.com. QUICK EASY HEALTHY FOOD – Save time and money, eliminate waste. Groceries to your door. Call for in home cooking demo. Christine Campbell. 850-217-2946.
TREATMENT ROOM RENTALS 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.
save-the-date GULF COAST GRANDMOTHERS GATHERING Women of all ages from across the U.S. gather on the Alabama Gulf Coast annually to share their wisdom, creativity and power. This year’s theme is The Spiritual Journey of the HeartGuided by the Sacred Feminine. The three-day Gathering, organized by the GulfCoast Grandmothers, is held at Camp Beckwith,Fairhope, Alabama. Contact Carolyn Garbett.
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ACUPUNCTURE DR. BONNIE MCLEAN
OMD, AP, MA, BSN 107 Baybridge Dr, Gulf Breeze 850-932-1778 SpiritgateMedicine.com Dr. McLean offers an integrative approach to Chinese Medicine including acupuncture, cupping, Chinese herbs, energy medicine, and hypnosis.
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.
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 CAMY GIBSON AT LE VOGUE SALON 609 West Chase St, Pensacola 850-582-0177 • CamyKilker@gmail.com
Providing an organic solution to beauty in a world full of chemicals. Organic Salon Systems gives you clean and healthy hair with ammonia free hair color and chemical free styling products. See ad, page 15.
VERITY & VICTORIA NATURALS 8123 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre 850-490-3853 VnVNaturals@gmail.com
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.
BIOFEEDBACK BIOFEEDBACK
Teresa Brown-Konell 850 776-1076 1211 East Strong St MySerenityStressRelief.com Can benefit those with anxiety or depression, increase well being, mental focus and concentration. L.I.F.E. System biofeedback a quantum device is designed to reduce stress, restore balance and allow the mind, body and spirit to heal naturally. Teresa is a biofeedback practitioner and wellness coach. See ad, page 11.
BODY SCULPTING REJUVATRIM
Rika Edge, Venus Legacy Master Technician and Wellness Coach 210 E Intendencia St, Pensacola 850-725-8746 • RejuvaTrim.com We offer non-invasive solutions for face lift, tummy tuck, liposuction and cellulite. Other services include M’lis Body Contour Detox Wraps and Infrared Jade Sauna Therapy. See ad, page 2.
BREAST SCREENING INTEGRATIVE GENERAL PRACTICE Benjamin L. Konell, DO Teresa Brown-Konell 1211 E Strong St, Pensacola 850-776-1076
Screening with thermography can detect abnormalities in the very earliest stages of diabetes cardiovascular, breast thyroid, hormonal digestive, and TMJ. Also offering personalized healthcare assessments and organic botanical supplements. See ad, page 11.
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.
CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY SHARALEE HOELSCHER, RCST Certified Rolfer (MA34039) Registered Craniosacral Therapist 850-450-8508 HealingWithBodywork.com
Get out of pain once and for all. Treat the source, not the symptom. Enjoy moving freely in a more organized, comfortable and balanced body. See ad, page 15.
CRYOTHERAPY CHILL PENSACOLA CRYOTHERAPY 401 North Davis Hwy 850-972-8488 ChillPensacola.com
Experience the benefits of C r y o t h e r a p y, a whole-body exposure to subzero temperatures used to promote the body’s natural anti-inflammatory response, release endorphin, reduce pain and promote overall health. See ad, page 10.
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DENTISTRY DR DAYTON HART, DMD
IAOMT Protocol 225 W Laurel Ave, Foley, AL 251-943-2471 • DrDaytonHart.com Free book: Mercury Free Dentistry. Ozone, laser no-suture gum surgery, test for compatible materials, cavity-causing bacteria. Examine for gum disease bacteria. Laser cavity diagnoses, saliva, ph check, oral galvanic screening; no fluoride. See ad, page 7.
HYPNOSIS DR. BONNIE MCLEAN
OMD, AP, MA, BSN 107 Baybridge Dr, Gulf Breeze 850-932-1778 SpiritgateMedicine.com Dr. McLean offers an integrative approach to Chinese Medicine including acupuncture, cupping, Chinese herbs, energy medicine, and hypnosis.
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 ad, pages 15 and 29.
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FLOAT THERAPY MODE MIND AND BODY 3101 E Cervantes S Pensacola, FL 850-454-4082 ModeMindandBody.com
It’s time to take better care of yourself. Start by doing nothing. Experience float therapy and start living life without pain, anxiety and stress. We provide efffective wellnes with state-of-the art science and technology with WholeBody Sonic Vibe, Infrared Sauna, Float Therapy and Magnesphere Magnetic Resonance Therapy. See ad, page 17.
SYNERGY ORGANIC JUICE BAR AND CAFÉ 120 Miraclestrip Pkwy SE 850-865-4919 SynergyOrganicCafeFWB.com
Juice Bar and Café offers farm-to-table meals prepared with regionally sourced organic produce and pantry items; glutenfree, dairy-free. Whole food cooking, juicing, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan and raw food classes are available. See ad, page 39.
ESSENTIAL OILS LAURIE AZZARELLA, LMT, CRR
Young Living Educator, Sponsor #327923 850-380-4943 LaurieAzzarella@gmail.com WellnessPurposeAbundance.com/YL/123 Experience the healing, uplifting and detoxifying benefits of therapeuticgrade essential oils and supplements. Contact us for personal consultations, inhome classes, household products, health supplements, diffusers, group presentations and business training. See ad, page 21.
Theresa Ellis and Beth Workman 2475 E 9 Mile Rd, Ste E, Pensacola 850-912-6996 • OldThymeRemedies.com Offers more than 200 varieties of loose herbs, top brands of essential oils, tools and accessories, herbal formulas and homeopathics, ionic foot detox and infrared sauna. Kangen water is also available. See ad, page 20.
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FOODS & SUPPLEMENTS ALTERNATIVE HEALTH FOOD STORE 5533 Highway 90 850-994-3606 AlternativeHealthFoodStore.com Alternative Health Food Store Since 1998.
Educated and friendly Staff, Quality Vitamins & Supplements.Essential Oils for a healthy lifestyle. Natural Health Assessments: Iridology Tongue and Fingernail Assessment, Reflex Nutrition Assessment. By appointment, $50. See ad, page 15.
EVER’MAN COOPERATIVE GROCERY & CAFE 315 W Garden St, Pensacola 850-438-0402 • EverMan.org
Natural and certified organic products, vitamin supplements, local and organic produce, whole-some baked goods, hot deli lunches, environmentally friendly products, and educational classes and events. Mon-Sat, 7am-9pm; Sun, 10am-7pm. See ad, page 17.
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1 0 % o ff v i t a m i n s , h e r b s , homeopathics. 10% off groceries for military. 15% off bulk special orders. Natural, organic groceries. Dairy, gluten & nitrate free foods. Organic wine, beer, jewelry, gift items. See ad, page x.
PEREIRA PRODUCE & HEALTH
Mundy and Diana Pereira PereiraProduceAndHealth.weebly.com 850-499-3670 DianaPereira@live.com or via Facebook A holistic approach incorporating nutrition, herbalism, and essential oils to find renewed vitality and energy. Offering, complimentary health consultations with personalized recommendations. certified Aromatouch sessions, wellness educational classes throughout NW Florida. Organic produce share program with a flexibity, non-committal service available weekly via Facebook or our website. See ad, page 3.
HEALING ART TERESA BROWN
1211 E Strong St, Pensacola 850-206-1853 TeresaBrown.net Experienced intuitive medium, public speaker and author. Find peace, healing and renewal of energy through energetic clearing, past life regression and spiritual counseling. Consultations in person or by phone. See ad, page 11.
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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.
HERBAL MEDICINE OLD THYME REMEDIES
Theresa Ellis and Beth Workman 2475 E 9 Mile Rd, Ste E, Pensacola 850-912-6996 • OldThymeRemedies.com Offers more than 200 varieties of loose herbs, top brands of essential oils, tools and accessories, herbal formulas and homeopathics, ionic foot detox and infrared sauna. Kangen water is also available. See ad, page 20.
HOLISTIC MEDICINE INTEGRATIVE GENERAL PRACTICE Benjamin L. Konell, DO Teresa Brown-Konell 1211 E Strong St, Pensacola 850-776-1076
Dr. Konell’s focus is treating the whole person, rather than illness alone. In his practice, which he calls an art, he utilizes osteopathic manipulation to facilitate diagnosing and treating disease. His intention is to open blockages in the lymphatic and musculoskeletal systems to restore natural health and well-being. See ad, page 11.
KAREN KENNEDY, MD
Board Certified Gynecologist 1118 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, GB 7552 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre 850-916-7766 KarenKennedyMD.com Board Certified Gynecologist MD, offering full GYN services and proud to feature MonaLisa Touch Laser, a non invasive treatment for symptoms of low hormones or menopause. Stop suffering and startlLiving. Call for appointment. Offices in Gulf Breeze AND Navarre. See ad, page 19.
HORMONE THERAPY
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Theresa Ellis and Beth Workman 2475 E 9 Mile Rd, Ste E, Pensacola 850-912-6996 • OldThymeRemedies.com
Board Certified Gynecologist 1118 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, GB 7552 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre 850-916-7766 KarenKennedyMD.com Board Certified Gynecologist MD, offering full GYN services and proud to feature MonaLisa Touch Laser, a non invasive treatment for symptoms of low hormones or menopause. Stop suffering and start living. Call for appointment. Offices in Gulf Breeze AND Navarre. See ad, page 19.
Offers more than 200 varieties of loose herbs, top brands of essential oils, tools and accessories, herbal formulas and homeopathics, ionic foot detox and infrared sauna. Kangen water is also available. See ad, page 20.
PILATES STUDIOS PILATES CORE TRAINING
Barbara Bruni, Owner 1310 B Dunmire, Pensacola 850-287-5836 • PilatesCoreTraining.com
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Venus Legacy Master Technician Wellness Coach 210 E Intendencia St, Pensacola 850-725-8746 • RejuvaTrim.com We offer non-invasive solutions for face lift, tummy tuck, liposuction and cellulite. Other services include M’lis Body Contour Detox Wraps and Infrared Jade Sauna Therapy. See ad, page 2.
MEDITATION PROGRAM
Mat, gyrokensis and equipment classes, or private sessions for a personalized experience. Website lists instructors, class schedule and prices. See ad, page 5.
PURE PILATES
Gulf Breeze Proper 221 Gulf Breeze Pkwy • 850-932-3424 Downtown Pensacola 426 S Palafox • 850-607-2772 PurePilatesPensacola.com Join us at Pure to experience the largest Pilates studio on t h e c o a s t . Va r i e t y o f equipment and mat classes are offered 6 days a week. Tone your core with Pure.
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.
MYOFASCIAL RELEASE BARBARA BRUNI
Pilates Core Training New Location: 1310 B Dunmire, Dunmire Village, Pensacola 850-287-5836 • BarbaraBruni.com
ROLFING SHARALEE HOELSCHER, RCST Certified Rolfer (MA34039) Registered Craniosacral Therapist 850-450-8508 HealingWithBodywork.com
Get out of pain once and for all. Treat the source, not the symptom. Enjoy moving freely in a more organized, comfortable and balanced body. See ad, page 15.
Myofascial release treats the entire myofascial mind/body complex, eliminating the pressure of the restricted myofascial system (the straight-jacket) that causes painful symptoms. LMT # MA64267. See ad, page 5.
How people treat you is their karma; how you react is yours. ~Wayne Dyer
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Jamie Sanders, Minister 716 N 9th Ave, Pensacola 850-438-2277 • UnityPNS.org Unity of Pensacola offers spiritual teachings that empower abundant and meaningful living. We provide philosophy that is spiritual, not religious, and love-based, not fear-based. Rev. Jamie Sanders offers spiritual counseling. See ad, page 11.
STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION BARBARA BRUNI
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Pilates Core Training 1310 B Dunmire, Pensacola 850-287-5836 • PilatesCoreTraining.com
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 20.
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 ad, pages 15 and 29.
Myofascial release treats the entire myofascial mind/body complex, eliminating the pressure of the restricted myofascial system (the straight-jacket) that causes painful symptoms. LMT # MA64267. See ad, page 5.
TEACHER TRAINING PILATES AND BEYOND TEACHER TRAINING SCHOOL Barbara Bruni, Owner 1310 B Dunmire, Pensacola 850-287-5836 • PilatesCoreTraining.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. See ad, page 5.
YOGA (PRIVATE) PRIVATE YOGA SESSIONS & HEALTH COACHING BY KIM DEMOSS Navarre area or Mobile Group/Individual Sessions 727-420-4279 KimDemoss.com
Offering private individual and group yoga sessions or health coaching to assist in reaching personal goals. Personalization included in each session based on needs of client utilizing therapeutic essential oils. Certified trauma sensitive yoga instructor. Sessions available at private studio in Navarre or at location of choice.
YOGA STUDIOS 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.
URU YOGA & BEYOND
3 locations as follows Gulf Breeze: Harbourtown Pensacola: By the airport & E 9 Mile URUYoga.com • 850-377-5334
THERMOGRAPHY INTEGRATIVE GENERAL PRACTICE Benjamin L. Konell, DO Teresa Brown-Konell 1211 E Strong St, Pensacola 850-776-1076
Screening with thermography can detect abnormalities in the very earliest stages cardio-vascular, breast thyroid, hormonal digestive, diabetes, TMJ. Also offering personalized healthcare assessments and organic botanical supplements. See ad, page 11.
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