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NATURAL PREGNANCY

LOCAL PROVIDERS DELIVER A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO PRENATAL CARE

EAT WELL TO LOSE WEIGHT

HOSPITALS GO HOLISTIC INTEGRATIVE

MEDICINE GAINS GROUND

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HEALTHY LIVING HEALTHY PLANET

A New New Year

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omehow New Year’s Day always feels like Groundhog’s Day, with the same resolutions to get serious about getting healthy. But not this year. As we begin 2021, our health focus isn’t about some arbitrary goal (typically involving a bathroom scale). Right now, we all share the same colossal concerns about our health—physical and mental. Here at Natural Awakenings, we’ve never felt a greater responsibility to provide you with the resources, information and inspiration you need to get through this difficult time safely.

March will be our 10th anniversary publishing Natural Awakenings, which has been on the forefront of natural health. It’s amazing to think how far alternative medicine has come. We’re proud to have been behind the forward-thinking movement combining the best of Eastern and Western medi- Daralyn & Scott Chase cine. Over the last decade we’ve raised awareness of these modalities, therapies and lifestyle changes, which address the root cause of health problems in order to eliminate painful, debilitating and potentially life-threating symptoms.

As of today, Natural Awakenings has connected readers with more than 1,200 local practitioners and businesses focused on improving well-being through nutrition, fitness, mindfulness, positivity and stewardship of the earth, which of course is critical to our very existence. It has been our great pleasure to watch this dedicated community of providers and services expand tenfold across Northwest Florida.

We’ve also witnessed the evolution of integrative medicine across the nation, as alternative medicine is incorporated into traditional medical settings. This month’s feature article, “Integrative Hospital Care,” page 32, describes how top medical facilities are now offering supportive therapies such as acupuncture, reiki, homeopathy, touch therapy, yoga, clinical aromatherapy and chiropractic.

At the same time, midwives are offering not just an alternative to traditional hospital birth, but also an alternative to in-office prenatal care. This month’s Community Spotlight introduces a team of midwives that provides home-based services from Pensacola to Panama City. We also have a special feature article on page 26 for local moms-to-be looking for natural ways to stay calm, relaxed and comfortable throughout their pregnancies.

Yoga, chiropractic and float therapy can all be part of prenatal plan.

We’ve mentioned in previous letters the new platform KnoWEWell, which brings providers of all whole-health approaches to one online space. This month we introduce you to the woman behind that vision, CEO Kimberly Whittle. She wants to share transformative knowledge, including healing approaches and therapies from around the world, and help people connect with providers and organizations focused on holistic health.

Turn to page 22 to read her insights on the current global health crisis.

Natural Awakenings is hosting a Zoom learning series of eight classes to help people reap the benefits from the KnoWEwell modules. Each class will cover a different topic but will begin with a brief demonstration of the platform: how to find and connect with providers; join groups focused on specific wellness topics; and access the vast information, webinars and courses on the platform. Each Zoom class will then continue with a unique presentation from a local specialist in health and wellness. Attendees will also receive sample products and services and special discounts. Turn to page 18 for topics, presenters, dates, times and registration information.

As the world focuses on health and well-being, both Natural Awakenings and KnoWEwell will do our part to make 2021 better than just a return to normal.

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Caring for someone with dementia is hard.

Contents 20 PRACTICAL MIDWIFERY

For Low-Risk Pregnancies, Certified Midwives Are A Full Healthcare Team

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24 MASSAGE GETS TO THE ROOT OF SCIATIC PAIN

Calling us for help is easy.

26 NATURAL PREGNANCY

Local Providers Deliver A Holistic Approach To Prenatal Care

30 CARING FOR DEMENTIA PATIENTS IN ISOLATION

How an Interdisciplinary Approach Feeds the Brain

Treating a range of brain disorders including Dementia | Depression | Brain Injuries | ADHD

Cutting-Edge | Non-Invasive | Drug-Free Our unique approach is non-invasive and has helped dementia patients that originally scored in the teens on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment be restored to the point of scoring normal (26-30) on the same assessment.

Contact us today to schedule a comprehensive neurological evaluation (includes Quantitative EEG) to identify the potential for brain pathway improvement. Once a treatment program is put in place, many patients see notable improvements within a few weeks, but the benefits can last a lifetime.

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32 INTEGRATIVE HOSPITAL CARE

Medicine Embraces Holistic Modalities

36 LOSE WEIGHT

WITHOUT DIETING

How to Eat to Feel and Look Your Best

38 STAYING FIT IN 2021

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Workout Trends Bend to the Times

40 TERRY WAHLS

on Taking Control of Chronic Conditions

42 FRUGAL WELLNESS Healthy Living on a Tight Budget

Dr. J Douglas Brown DC DACNB, Board Certified Neurology-Chiropractic Dr. Brown is one of only a few functional neurologists in the U.S. providing brain pathway activation therapy in conjunction with deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and Bredesen’s science-based nutritional program.

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DEPARTMENTS 10 news briefs 14 health briefs 16 global briefs 18 event spotlight 20 community

36 conscious

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38 fit body 40 wise words 42 healing ways

spotlight 44 calendar 20 business 46 classifieds

spotlight 24 therapyspotlight 47 resource guide

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BumpFlow Prenatal Yoga Now Open

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umpFlow Prenatal Yoga is now open, offering in-person classes on Florida’s Emerald Coast beaches as well as online classes via Zoom.

Owner Mukta Müge, a native of Istanbul, moved to Santa Rosa Beach in 2017, after traveling and teaching around the world for three years. She is a Yoga Alliancecertified prenatal yoga instructor and has yoga therapy certifications from the International Association of Yoga Therapists.

“I’m a passionate yoga teacher who has developed my own way of teaching over the past 10 years,” Müge says. She teaches Mukta Müge yoga in the style of hatha and integrates many exercises of mindfulness into her sessions, combining meditation, kundalini, breathing, womb dance and tai chi.

She says prenatal yoga supports mothers emotionally, physically, psychologically and spiritually. It also promotes the baby’s growth, teaches helpful techniques for labor and is beneficial for nursing.

“Our Saturday online group class welcomes everyone, and I respect the differences of moms-to-be,” she says. “I also offer private classes where time is afforded to work on the individual’s specific needs.”

For more information about BumpFlow’s Zoom and in-person classes, contact Mukta Müge at 850-420-3479 or info@bumpflow. com, or visit BumpFlow.com. See ad, page 9.

OsteoStrong Opens Second Location in Northwest Florida

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lmost a year after opening the first Northwest Florida OsteoStrong location in GulfBreeze, Shauna Osborne and Norman Peterson are opening a second area location. Cordova Pensacola is scheduled to open at the end of January, Osborne says.

“We’re excited about growing the presence of OsteoStrong in the larger Pensacola area,” she says. “Our mission is to bring this natural and safe approach to skeletal bone strengthening to as many people as possible. We’re looking forward to helping more people improve their overall health and well-being."

According to Osborne, OsteoStrong is not a gym, diet, supplement, pharmaceutical or medical treatment.

“It’s a scientifically backed concept with proven technology in a unique place, where you can go to improve your overall health by focusing on the one thing we all have in common, a skeletal system,” she says.

Location: OsteoStrong Cordova Pensacola, 1151 Office Woods Dr., Ste. D, Pensacola, FL. For more information, call 850-480-7119, email cordova.pensacola@osteostrong.me or visit OsteoStrongCordovaPensacola.me. See ad, page 7.

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Massage Therapist Carlie Nagy Joins Empathic Practice

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Eco-Friendly Fabric Product Resists Stains, Viruses

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lite Services Quality Clean, which offers onsite carpet and upholstery cleaning from Mobile to Destin, is now the Panhandle’s sole provider of Fiber Protector, a Norwegian product that makes fabrics resistant to stains, as well as bacteria and viruses. Rhonda Ford, marketing educator for Elite Services, says what makes Fiber Protector special is that it provides both benefits without the use of harmful chemicals and without altering the fabric’s feel or appearance.

Fiber Protector can be used on any fabric, from silk to jute and sisal, and it’s WoolSafe Approved, Ford says. Unlike other fabric protectors, it’s also 100 percent green, with no toxic chemicals such as PFOAs, which are found in Teflon.

“When you spray it on your furniture or your rugs or drapes, it doesn’t change the color or texture—it just protects the fabric so that anything spilled on it will bead up and can be blotted away with a damp cloth,” she says. “At the same time, it creates an environment that’s inhospitable for viruses and bacteria to grow.”

Those effects last about three years, she says.

Elite Services has been in business since the 1980s. Including owner-operator David Nixon, the company has four master technicians—the highest certification in carpet cleaning and stain removal. They provide fabric, tile and grout cleaning in homes and business and also treat vehicle upholstery.

For more information about Fiber Protector, visit FPAmerica.com.

For more information about Elite Services, or to arrange a free demonstration, call 850-453-5544 or visit EliteQualityClean.com.

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arlie Nagy, a licensed massage therapist, has joined the team of holistic practitioners at Empathic Practice, Pensacola. “I help my clients better understand themselves so they can take their health back into their own hands,” she says.

Nagy designs individualized plans so each client achieves the maximum benefit from her services, she says.

“Working in a team environment Carlie Nagy enables me to provide a well-rounded care plan for healing. I also offer mobile services, to make selfcare even easier.”

Although Nagy is fairly new to Pensacola, having moved here in early2020, she is not new to massage therapy or holistic health. She received her education in San Diego four years ago, taking more 1,200 hours of hands-on training. She is certified in advanced circulatory, sports and deep-tissue massage; acupressure; myofascial release; manual lymph drainage; medical cupping; reflexology; spa treatments; Western herbal medicine; Pranic Healing; reiki; and Soma breathwork. After graduation she worked in the Chopra Center for Wellbeing in Carlsbad, California, and continued her training in Ayurvedic massage, meditation and medicine.

“I worked at the Chopra Center for two years before that physical location was dissolved and a new set of navy orders pulled my family to Pensacola,” she says. “I’ve fallen in love with this little big city by the most beautiful seashore I’ve ever seen, and I want to make my mark by creating a healthier, brighter future for all of Pensacola.”

Location: Mobile massage therapy and Empathic Practice, 2701 N. 12th Ave., Pensacola, FL. For appointments, call 724-809-6344. See ad, page 15.

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Avoid Fluoride to Lower Risk of Behavioral Issues in Children

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A downside of the rising number of caesarean (C-section) births is that it deprives babies of contact with bacteria from the mother’s gut microbiome, which impoverishes the baby’s own microbiome and raises the risk of allergies and obesity later in life, as studies show. Previously, researchers swabbed C-section babies’ mouths with vaginal bacteria, but it had no effect. In fact, the valuable gut bacteria are released in the mother’s fecal matter during the messy process of birth.

In a pilot study, doctors from the University of Helsinki tested 17 mothers that were about to need C-sections and chose seven that had fecal matter free of pathogens and antibiotics. After the babies were born, doctors used a syringe to feed the infants a tiny amount of the previously harvested fecal matter mixed with breast milk. The babies had no negative responses. Within three weeks, those babies’ gut flora came to resemble more strongly the gut flora of babies born vaginally than that of those born through C-sections.

Vitamin D Important for Reducing Risk of Preeclampsia Something as simple as a mother’s vitamin D level can have a future impact on her children, a study from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health shows. Researchers examined 20 years of health data from 754 Boston-area mothers and their children and found that preeclampsia—abnormally high blood pressure during pregnancy— was linked to a higher systolic blood pressure in the children during their early and teen years.

However, the effect was minimized or even eliminated among children exposed to higher levels of vitamin D in the womb, as measured by blood levels in the umbilical cord.

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Fluoride is added to public water supplies to reduce tooth decay, but its effects on health are contentious enough that only 38 percent of Canadian and 3 percent of European public water supplies are fluoridated, compared to 74 percent in America. Its effects on neurodevelopment in children are a particular concern: a meta-analysis correlated high levels of fluoride in water with a sevenpoint drop in children’s IQ scores. Two new studies have linked fluoride exposure to ADHD and other behavioral issues in children.

Canadian researchers that collected urine samples and tap water information on 1,877 children between ages 6 and 17 found those that lived in areas with fluoridated water had 2.8 times the incidences of ADHD diagnoses, as well as increased symptoms of hyperactivity and inattention. The effect was most pronounced in teenagers, suggesting a cumulative effect over time, wrote the authors in the journal Environment International. In a Chinese study published in the International Journal of Environmental Health Research, 325 children between ages 7 and 13 were studied, and higher levels of fluoride exposure were correlated with rises in behavioral issues, especially psychosomatic symptoms.

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Try Ashwagandha for Anxiety In just the first month of the 2020 pandemic, the use of antianxiety medications increased by 34 percent among Americans, according to pharmaceutical surveys.

Because select serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) in particular tend to lose their effectiveness over time, some sufferers may take heart in a new study in Current Clinical Pharmacology. Iranian researchers gave one gram of ashwagandha root extract (Withania somnifera) each day for six weeks to 22 patients with generalized anxiety disorder and a placebo to a second group of 18. People in both groups were also put on SSRIs. Anxiety scores for the ashwagandha group improved by week two and kept improving during the study, significantly outperforming the scores of the control group.

The extract was considered safe and free of side effects.

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Microscopic Compass

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Bacteria Powers Animal Magnetic Sense

Generosity Fosters Increased Longevity

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A new study published in the journal PNAS suggests that people that share more live longer because the act of giving and receiving increases well-being. The recipient benefits directly from the gift, while the giver benefits indirectly through emotional satisfaction. Co-authors Fanny Kluge and Tobias Vogt found a strong relationship between a society’s generosity and the average life expectancy of its members. Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research, in Rostock, Germany, conclude that people are living longer in societies where members support each other with resources.

Residents of African countries such as Senegal and South Africa share the lowest percentage of their lifetime income and have the highest mortality rate of the countries studied. Western European countries and Japan transfer more to the youngest and oldest, and their mortality rates are lower. Kluge notes that the relationship between generosity and lifetime income doesn’t depend on whether the benefits come from the state or from the wider community.

A new paper in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B may explain why some animals, including birds, fish and lobsters, are able to sense the Earth’s magnetic fields. It allows sea turtles to return to the beach where they were born.

Researchers hypothesize that this ability comes from a symbiotic relationship with magnetotactic bacteria that are influenced by magnetic fields, including the Earth’s.

In support of this theory, Robert Fitak, assistant professor at the University of Central Florida Department of Biology and co-author of the paper, drew from one of the largest genetic databases of its kind, the Metagenomic Rapid Annotations using Subsystems Technology, to identify the presence of these magnetotactic bacteria in animal samples. The researchers are working to develop a genetic test to help with further study. They have not yet identified exactly where the bacteria live in the animals, although they theorize that it could be associated with nervous tissue like the eye or brain.

Learning how organisms interact with magnetic fields could facilitate our use of them for navigation, while also understanding how human modifications of magnetism—such as constructing power lines—might be affecting biodiversity. This knowledge may also help develop therapeutic drug delivery systems. petrovich12/AdobeStock.com

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Some Beaches Can Survive Rising Sea Levels

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An international team of coastal scientists from the United Kingdom, France, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and the U.S. has disproved the theory that half the world’s beaches will become extinct over the course of the 21st century (see Tinyurl.com/SandyCoastlinesUnderThreat) in a paper published in Nature Climate Change. The team re-examined the data and methodology underpinning the original study and published their rebuttal in the same journal, after concluding that it is impossible to make such global and wide-reaching predictions with the data and numerical methods available today. The new report sees potential for beaches to migrate landward as sea level rises and shorelines retreat.

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The research found that the practice of forcefully smiling will stimulate the amygdala, the emotional center of the brain, which releases neurotransmitters to encourage an emotionally positive state. By inducing the brain into perceiving stimuli as happy, the mechanism could potentially be used to boost mental health.

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Topics will include factors affecting our individual health and well-being; preventive measures for physical and mental/ emotional health; global healing practices; integrative health; functional medicine;

and new scientific approaches addressing the root cause of chronic illness.

The series is hosted by Daralyn Chase, publisher of Natural Awakenings magazine of Northwest Florida, and sponsored

by KnowWEwell.com, a new national platform where visitors can find peerreviewed information on a vast array of subjects related to regenerative whole-body health; be matched with practitioners and providers in these areas; and connect with like-minded people.

“Natural Awakenings is offering the series through two continuing education centers—the Center for Lifelong Learning at UWF in Fort Walton Beach, and the Leisure Learning Center at UWF in Pensacola,” Chase says. “Attendees can register through those centers, and they can also register and pay for individual Zoom presentations through our website, NaturalAwakeningsNWF.com.”

Each class in the Zoom series will include a brief introduction to KnowWEwell, a main presentation of 40 to 45 minutes, and a Q&A with the presenter. Presentations are recorded so attendees can make up any classes they miss.

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he storybook concept of the midwife—the earthy woman who arrives at the mother’s bedside just in time to order someone to boil water—is a far cry from the modern reality. Today’s midwives go through a rigorous training and certification process that prepares them to care for women at all stages of pregnancy.

“When you hire us, we become your pregnancy healthcare team,” says Margo Dandreano of Practical Midwifery, based in Crestview. “You don’t need to see another healthcare provider unless something is going on with your health that we would need to collaborate with a doctor on.”

She and her fellow midwives Kizie Tosi and Julia Del Valle draw all the necessary, standard-of-care pregnancy labs and involve the client in all decisions leading up to her tests. Their prenatal schedule is the same as a provider’s who plans to deliver in the hospital: monthly visits until the client is 28 weeks pregnant; every two weeks from 30 to 36 weeks; weekly from 36 to 41 weeks; and every three days after 41 weeks.

“We spend a lot of time on education—diet, nutrition and exercise; birth processes; preparing the home for birth; preparing new parents for baby doctor visits; and routine care and procedures,” Dandreano says.

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both certified nurse midwives (CNMs) and advanced practice registered nurses, are trained to care for women preconceptionally through menopause. All team members are CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and NRP (neonatal resuscitation program) certified, including any birth assistants attending a birth.

“In the state of Florida, both CNMs and LM/CPMs are recognized as healthcare providers,” Dandreano says. “That means that we can send referrals to other care providers, prescribe medications in the case of the CNMs, administer some medications, be reimbursed by insurance companies, carry malpractice insurance and work collaboratively with other healthcare providers.”

She says the provider’s qualifications should be an important factor when a woman decides whether to choose a home birth. Other considerations include health issues, safety protocols and finances.

Risk and Safety There are some underlying health issues that would make home birth a riskier option, Dandreano says.

“Things like diabetes, heart disease or high blood pressure, or a history of multiple or close cesareans, may increase your risk factors,” she says. “We discuss your full medical history and current status to help determine if home birth is a good option for you.”

The fact that Practical Midwifery screens all their clients to ensure that they are low risk indicates that safety is a top priority at the practice, she says.

“All our birth team members are trained to help baby or mom with issues that may suddenly arise. We also carry certain medicines that would help in an emergent situation. Another part of our screening process is to ensure we are within 30 minutes of a hospital with labor and delivery, in case we do need some help during or after the birthing process.”

Pensacola to PCB The team sees clients at their office, in the clients’ homes and through virtual visits, which are reserved for consultations and by the client’s request due to illness or exposure. Practical Midwifery accepts clients from Pensacola to Panama City Beach.

“Let me explain how we cover such a large area of Florida’s Panhandle,” Dandreano says. “We draw a one-hour circle around each midwife’s home, and that tells us if we can get to the client in a timely fashion on Labor Day. And there we have Pensacola to Panama City Beach—up to the border and down to the ocean.

That and being within 30 minutes of a hospital that has a labor and delivery unit.”

While Practical Midwifery does not accept insurance as payment, they do what they can to help clients get the highest insurance reimbursement, she says. They have experience with Tricare, private insurance and Christian share plans. While they are not currently Medicaid providers, they offer a discount to clients who qualify for 100 percent Medicaid. And because they send out for labs and ultrasounds, those can be processed through insurance or Medicaid.

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iriformis syndrome, commonly known as sciatica, can literally be a pain in the butt.

Mauri B. Holland, a medical massage therapist and registered reflexologist in Pensacola, says she’s learned to ease this pain by releasing the muscles that put pressure on the sciatic nerve.

“While chiropractic, physical therapy and yoga do help, massage therapy is one of the best ways to reduce piriformis syndrome,” Holland says. “A massage therapist will mobilize the muscles in the low back and hips, releasing trigger points and referred trigger points, and making the muscle tissues more pliable.”

A trigger point is a knot in the “belly” of the muscle or in a tendon where muscle attaches to bone, she says. Massage therapists work deep into the fascia (muscle tissue), to release the trigger points that could be putting pressure on the sciatic nerve. This nerve starts in the lower spine; passes through the sacroiliac (SI) joint, which gives the hips mobility; and then passes under the piriformis muscle and over deeper muscles. Pressure on the sciatic nerve can cause pain to be referred down the leg.

Working Out the Knots Neuromuscular therapy can help ease this pain and restore range of motion in the hips, Holland says. She combines this modality with techniques of deep-tissue and Swedish massage to make therapeutic massage a “pleasant yet healing” experience.

“In a massage session, I release trigger points in quadratus lumborum, gluteus maximus and gluteus minimus,” she says. “There could also be some muscle tension or even adhesions built up in the sacroiliac joint. Sinking deep into the hips and glutes, I’ll find the piriformis muscle actually sitting on top of the sciatic nerve. When this muscle is shortened, inflamed or has a knot, it can cause discomfort or excruciating pain.”

The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the human body, about as big around as a thumb. When it’s angry, it can do some damage—potentially affecting muscles from the hips to the hamstrings and as far down as the ankle, Holland says.

By carefully putting pressure on the piriformis muscle, she makes it release and go back to its normal state, taking pressure off the sciatic nerve. She then massages the other muscles associated with it, to reduce the referred pain.

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way under the large ankle bone, and along the side of the foot to help work the opposite end of the nerve.

“By working both ends of the nerve, from the low back and hips to the ankle and foot, I free up a pathway for the nerve to send and receive signals more efficiently,” she says.

Sciatica pain may come back a week or two after therapy, but regularly scheduled massages can generally keep the pain at bay, Holland says. She recommends having a weekly massage until the pain is at a minimum, then having a massage every two weeks thereafter.

Other Treatments for Sciatic Pain Other treatments Holland recommends include cryotherapy and thermotherapy— ice to numb the nerve, and heat to relax the muscles around it. Some creams, like CBD oil or Biofreeze, can also ease nerve and muscle pain, she says.

“Young Living Essential Oils sells a quality CBD oil,” she says. “PanAway is a good essential oil for reducing muscle tension and pain.”

Certain yoga poses, such as Child’s Pose and Pyramid Pose, and pysical therapy stretches, such as the figure four made with the leg (if it doesn’t cause knee pain), can relieve tension in the hips and low back, Holland says. They open the SI joints and lengthen the piriformis muscle, easing pressure on the sciatic nerve.

“Some of my clients with sciatica tell me they experience discomfort when walking, standing or sitting for long periods of time,” she says. “I always suggest taking a walk or doing some stretches to reduce the muscle tension. If they’ve been in pain, they may notice that after compensating by changing their body mechanics, other muscles may be sore.

I recommend several one-hour medical massage sessions, followed by a 90-minute full-body massage or hot stone massage to promote wellness and relaxation.”

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etween new, cutting-age techniques and ancient ones that have been rediscovered for their healing power, natural therapies to improve physical and emotional health are flourishing. This trend has made a significant impact on our approach to pregnancy, which for the better part of a century was treated primarily as a medical condition.

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that can ease the discomfort that often come with pregnancy.

We’re fortunate to have several providers in our area who either specialize in natural prenatal/postnatal care or offer therapies or classes that align with it.

Whatever the service, the goal is the same: to make growing another human inside you less daunting and more comfortable.

The Home Team Practical Midwifery, a three-woman team that covers the Panhandle from Pensacola to Panama City Beach, offers all the care a low-risk pregnancy requires, says Margo Dandreano, a licensed midwife and certified professional midwife (LM/CPM). They

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follow a typical prenatal visit schedule and draw all needed labs. Between Dandreano and her teammates—Kizie Tosi and Julia Del Valle, who are both certified nurse midwives and advanced practice registered nurses (CNMs/APRNs)—they can prescribe medications, administer some medications, and refer to and work with other providers. They also carry malpractice insurance. (To read more about their qualifications and services, see our business spotlight on page ??.)

While Practical Midwifery doesn’t provide medicinal pain relief during childbirth, the midwives do provide Aquadurals—pain relief through submersion in warm, soothing water. When they show up for a home birth, they bring along a pool and liner.

“At the hospital when you are offered an epidural, you and baby are monitored continuously to ensure that you’re both tolerating the medications,” Dandreano says. “That’s why we don’t offer pain relief at home: It would add a risk factor and require closer monitoring. However, water is naturally very soothing—warm, weightless, comfortable. And safe. We can still do our routine monitoring of mom and baby in the pool.”

For more information, call 850-859-4100 or visit PanhandleMidwife.com.

Back to the Womb Pregnant women wanting to feel warm, weightless and comfortable don’t have to wait till delivery day to ease into the water.

At Float Brothers, in Destin, moms-to-be are a regular part of the clientele. Floatation therapy focuses on the deliberate elimination of sensory stimuli to achieve extreme relaxation, says owner Michael Hineline. Some of his pregnant clients have told him that floating simulates the womb, giving them a new level of connection with their unborn babies.

Relaxation is something any preg nant woman could use, especially as sleep becomes more difficult and apprehension inevitable. But float therapy also has specific physiological benefits for a body under unique stress, Hineline says. Especially in the second and third semesters,

when the growing baby puts serious strain on the mother’s hips and spine, becoming “weightless” for an hour can help relieve aches and pains at a time when it’s especially important not to take over-thecounter medication.

Epsom salt, the magic ingredient in float tanks, also has therapeutic effects, he says. It’s both an anti-inflammatory and an excellent source of magnesium when absorbed through the skin.

Float Brothers is reserving time on January 6 to offer a free 60-minute float for 24 moms-to-be. Pregnant women wanting to book a slot between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. that day should call or direct-message Float Brothers as soon as possible. Any mom-to-

be is also eligible for a “buy one float, get one free” deal, in case she wants to make floating part of her regular prenatal routine or relax after her baby is born.

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Pain-Free Pregnancy Chiropractic is a natural way to relieve pain related to the spine and nervous system, facilitate ease of movement and promote whole-body health. To achieve these ends, most chiropractors are trained in multiple therapeutic modalities—some, like the Webster Technique, specifically designed for prenatal care.

Because chiropractic adjustments promote proper pelvic alignment, they can make childbirth an easier process, particularly for women who start their prenatal visits early and continue them throughout their pregnancy, says Dr. Gabriel Waterman, owner of Dynamic Life Chiropractic, in Pensacola. Among the potential benefits are an easier and quicker labor and increased chances of a natural birth.

According to Waterman, the Web ster Technique is designed to facilitate the natural birth process. “The gentle, safe and specific motions that I work through with patients focus on the pelvis, muscles and ligaments, to help the body operate as it is meant to during this exciting time,” he says.

He also treats the aches and pains associated with pregnancy—especially lowback pain, which is the top complaint he hears at prenatal visits.

“During pregnancy, your body goes through many changes, including developmental and hormonal changes,” he explains. “Many of your ligaments may shift, and many women experience lowerback pain as a result. Our job is to address these issues and help make the pregnancy experience enjoyable and pain-free.”

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Dr. Letitia Smith—owner of Bluewater Chiropractic Wellness Center, in Niceville—is certified in the Webster Technique and also provides newborn care. She recommends having babies evaluated by a chiropractor as soon after birth as possible.

“The birth process can be quite hard on the little ones, so the sooner your child has a balanced spine, the better,” she says.

“I conduct a thorough pediatric examination—including spinal evaluation, primitive reflexes, and so forth—and make any necessary recommendations and referrals, such as lactation consulting.”

Smith treats children of all ages, having received extensive training from the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, which focuses on the care of children and pregnant women. Early in 2021 she will complete a postgraduate certification program under the Academy Council of Chiropractic Pediatrics. In fact she considers herself a family wellness chiropractor; that’s how she started her practice in 2018, and she continued on that path when she bought Bluewater Chiropractic in February 2020.

“The true meaning of chiropractic sparked my desire to become a family chiropractor and focus on overall patient wellness,” she says. “No matter your age, chiropractic care offers a benefit to your overall health; with a nervous system free of interference, there is no limit. But pregnant moms and infants are a special group that deserves proper evaluation, so we go the extra mile to make sure that’s what they get.”

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Prenatal visits at Bluewater Chiropractic include an initial exam, a check for spinal misalignment, nutritional recommendations, birth support recommendations, and additional wellness educational material for pregnancy and beyond.

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Beach Bumps Yoga has been around for thousands of years. Its durability as a mind-body-spirit practice, and its growing popularity as a complementary therapy, speak volumes about its effectiveness. Prenatal yoga has become a specialty in itself, and now the Emerald Coast has a new virtual studio dedicated to it.

Mukta Müge, a certified yoga therapist, founded BumpFlow Prenatal Yoga in

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December 2020, offering online prenatal and postnatal classes as well as in-person classes on the beach. Müge started teaching prenatal yoga nine years ago. She says being a yoga therapist and having had Yoga for Trauma Recovery training allowed her to help pregnant women understand their physiological issues and mood swings.

“My prenatal classes focus on meditation to surrender the natural process, connect with baby and relax the muscles,” she says. “We learn breathing techniques to better oxygenate the fetus, and we learn labor breathing techniques for an easier delivery. In addition, we practice adapted yoga poses to relieve issues like back pain, increase blood circulation and develop flexibility, strength and balance.”

BumpFlow’s classes can help ease some of the common side effects of pregnancy, such as constipation, insomnia, nausea, fatigue and anxiety, Müge says. She also offers private yoga therapy sessions for menstrual cramps, postnatal discomfort, prenatal and postnatal depression, and stress management for high-risk pregnancies.

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Caring for Dementia Patients in Isolation How an Interdisciplinary Approach Feeds the Brain

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Ask caregivers to make sure they’re drinking more water than juice and rather than junk food, give them salads and raw vegetables as much as possible. Berries are highly nutritious and something most people enjoy. It will make an impact on cognition if you can give them berries sometimes instead of the apples, bananas and pineapple they’re probably eating, which are high in sugar.

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Integrative Hospital Care Medicine Embraces Holistic Modalities

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hirty years ago, hospital patients were treated for symptoms based on the Western medical model, and holistic modalities were excluded, largely due to a lack of reliable scientific studies. More recently, because of promising research, the traditional template is expanding. The Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine & Health encompasses 75 university health centers and health systems that offer integrative approaches—a remarkable seven-fold increase in 21 years. America’s top hospitals, including the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, the Mayo Clinic, the Duke University Medical Center and the Yale New Haven Hospital, now offer therapies such as acupuncture, reiki, homeopathy, touch therapy, yoga, clinical aromatherapy and chiropractic.

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According to a report in Advances in Medical Education and Practice, nearly half of Americans receiving medical care use alternative medicine (although 80 percent don’t inform their doctors) and physicians agree on the importance of further research and training in such modalities.

A 2017 University of California survey published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine found that hospital patients of all ages were willing to pay out of pocket for healthier food, therapeutic massage and energy work.

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the social and personal determinants of health. Even factors like emotional health, what you feel is your purpose in life and what motivates you to be healthy plays a role,” says physician Wayne Jonas, in Alexandria, Virginia, a clinical professor of family medicine at Georgetown University and former director of the World Health Organization Center for Traditional Medicine. As executive director of Samueli Integrative Health Programs, which aims to make integrative health regular and routine, Jonas emphasizes that patients become healthier and medical costs are reduced when they are engaged in the healing process.

For Jonas, the shift toward integrative health care has become most evident during the current opioid crisis and the search for non-pharmacological ap-

proaches like acupuncture and therapeutic massage therapy for pain management.

“The evidence body for many of these approaches has grown tremendously over just the past five years, and has shown a spotlight on what works and what doesn’t.

These approaches are now recommended in national guidelines as mainstream for chronic pain.”

Denise Millstine, integrative physician and internal medicine specialist at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, concurs: “The opiate crisis is an example of the need to broaden our clinical toolbox to incorporate care strategies that are less risky. I believe this change has been multifactorial, based on patient demand and more awareness of the importance of lifestyle management.”

Patient demand is also fueled by a desire to avoid medication side effects. In 1998, the Journal of the American Medical Association reported that 106,000 hospital deaths take place each year from adverse reactions to prescription drugs. With more than half of Americans already taking a pharmaceutical drug, and three being the average, adverse side effects can easily mount in a hospital setting.

For Millstine, integrative medicine offers many solutions. “We might recommend the best medication or provide cutting-edge therapies, but without considering stress management, resilience, movement and what people ingest, it’s hard to get optimal results. Integrative medicine expanded my approach to include nutrition, exercise, mind-body (connection), spirituality and other medical philosophies like Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in the patient’s therapeutic plan.”

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Integrative health care addresses the emotions that accompany a cancer diagnosis, and patients undergoing conventional treatment now have access to not only acupuncture but therapeutic massage, meditation, movement therapy, clinical aromatherapy, herbal applications, biofeedback and yoga. Millstine says of theMayo Clinic, “We have oncology-trained massage providers who are comfortable with what is and what isn’t safe after someone has had a cancer diagnosis and/ or treatment.”

Jonas highlights that when given under the supervision of a doctor and with conventional cancer care, complementary therapies may help people to manage cancer symptoms, boost overall well-being, better handle side effects of treatment and reduce the risk of cancer recurrence. “Integrative cancer care can help by activating one’s ability to heal and feel better physically and emotionally,” he says. “Lectures on nutrition, yoga classes and support groups for cancer patients are now common.”

The Urban Zen Integrative Therapy Program, launched by American fashion designer Donna Karan in 2009 after her husband died from cancer, partners with heavy hitters such as the American Cancer Society and the Beth Israel Medical Cen-

ter, in New York City. In many hospital settings, Urban Zen is creating “Zen dens”, calming nooks where staff can discuss cases with colleagues, take a break for selfcare or talk to their patients in a nurturing environment. Urban Zen’s dedication to healthcare integration is international and promotes therapeutic applications of reiki, essential oil therapy, nutrition and other contemplative care.

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“Alternative therapies are no longer considered ‘alternative’ when conventional medicine adopts them—for example, using calcium and vitamin D supplements, which are a standard consideration,” says Millstine. “With high-deductible plans, many patients are accustomed to paying out of pocket for care, thus making payment for alternative providers possibly more palatable.”

Reiki, a Japanese form of energy medicine once considered alternative, is now offered at major hospitals like Yale New Haven, where it’s given free of charge to cancer patients. Many hospitals are also offering classes in energy work to families of patients, hospital staff and the community.

“A medical doctor introduced me to the practice when my grandmother was diagnosed with lung cancer,” says Denise Baron, a Philadelphia-based reiki practi-

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A 2016 meta-analysis by Taipei Medical University published in the journal PLOS ONE concluded that certain applications of acupuncture reduce pain and opioid use on the first day after surgery. Acupuncture—an ancient modality based on the concept of energy meridians in the body—is also offered in many major hospitals to offset the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation.

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tioner who works with referrals from clients and wellness professionals. “A hospital does not hire me directly, but the staff know I am available. I’ve worked on patients post-surgery, during and after births, people with cancer and people in hospice. I would say 96 percent of clients walk away with a deep experience of peace, harmony and lower stress levels.” Most recently, she has seen an increase in nurses asking for support during stressful times, with many wanting to learn how to practice reiki themselves.

According to a 2017 study published in the Journal of Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, reiki is more effective than a placebo and activates the parasympathetic nervous system via the vagus nerve. Results include lower blood pressure and less anxiety and depression. Other research shows that the modality also reduces nausea, improves appetite and lessens fatigue.

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The nurse’s role in a patient’s healing journey is an intimate one, and holistic nurses ensure that the whole patient is tended

to. “The roots of holistic nursing, grounded in holism, were verbalized over 150 years ago by Florence Nightingale,” says Erickson. “She believed in the mind-body-spirit-emotion connections and that all aspects need to be nurtured in order for people to heal.”

Due to increased demand, more nursing schools are creating educational programs grounded in holistic philosophy, she says. “What makes a nurse holistic is not the skills or alternative therapies she/he/they do, but rather how they show up in their interactions with others. They value and recognize that they are gifted with sharing a person’s most vulnerable moments, and that this shared space is sacred.”

Some holistic nurses may use healing therapies such as guided imagery, aromatherapy, energy work, bodywork, deep breathing, mindfulness and meditation to help both their clients and other healthcare providers.

Those in the field of integrative medicine agree that the future of medicine is now. “People are becoming more self-aware and taking responsibility for their health and life. Consciousness is growing [by] leaps and bounds,” says Baron.

Jonas, drawing on 40 years of experience, agrees. “By working as partners with our patients to help find the care that works for them, we can help them achieve better health and quality of life.”

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A ‘live it’ is better than a diet: small, manageable changes you can live with over time

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ne of the top New Year’s resolutions is to lose weight, and to that end, millions of Americans go on a diet each year. As we look to reset after holiday indulgences, nutrition experts say it’s a great time to cultivate healthy, longterm eating habits rather than unsustain-

able diets that lead us in circles.

“A ‘live it’ is better than a diet: small, manageable changes you can live with over time,” says Lisa Mallonee, a registered dietician and professor at the Texas A&M College of Dentistry, in Dallas. “People get focused on losing 15

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pounds, but once they get to the finish line, they don’t have a plan for after and often end up regaining the weight.”

While navigating the labyrinth of nutrition information can be tough, eating better is actually simple, says David Katz, M.D., founder of both the YaleGriffin Prevention Research Center and the nonprofit True Health Initiative, and co-author of How to Eat: All Your Food and Diet Questions Answered. “There are two general shifts to make: first, to less processed foods, and second, to more plant-based foods,” says Katz.

In making such shifts, Mallonee suggests applying the 80/20 rule to food.

“If 80 percent of the time you are making healthy choices, and the other 20 percent of the time you allow splurges, you’re less likely to feel deprived and revert to old ways.”

Katz agrees that small shifts are more likely to stick, in part because of our adaptable palates. “If you commit to improving your diet little by little, you will find that taste buds are adaptable fellas that will learn to love the foods they are with. For example, try something as simple as switching from regular soda to diet to seltzer to water over time.”

The good news for dieters with questions, suggests Katz, is there is no one superior diet. “You can have a highquality diet whether you are flexitarian, pescatarian or vegetarian, low-carb or high-carb,” he says.

For Jill Weisenberger, a registered dietitian nutritionist, in Yorktown, Virginia, and author of The Overworked Person’s Guide to Better Nutrition, a healthy diet comes down to three meals a day, each with a good source of protein and fiber. “When losing weight, it’s especially important to eat enough protein so you don’t lose muscle mass with the fat,” she says, suggesting a target of 25 to 35 grams of fiber a day, achieved through a diverse diet that focuses on fruits, veg-

etables and legumes.

Katz, Mallonee and Weisenberger all caution against a diet like keto that restricts many nourishing foods only because they contain carbs. “There is no evidence of long-term safety or benefit of keto,” says Katz. “A truly keto diet cuts out a lot of highly nutritious foods like fruit, grains and beans, all associated with better health and longer life. I think a diet excluding these foods would be a colossal mistake.”

Weighing In While it’s not healthy to obsess over numbers on the scale, it is important to understand the health risks of carrying extra weight, particularly around the middle. “Belly fat is a concern for co-morbidities like pre-diabetes, diabetes, increased blood pressure and even sleep apnea,” says Mallonee, stating that women should aim for a waist circumference of less than 35 inches and men of less than 40.

Katz advises that the effects of abdominal fat can vary. “Certain ethnicities are extremely vulnerable to excess weight around the middle, which can result in insulin resistance and metabolic mayhem. However, many people can gain considerable amounts of weight and show no metabolic effects,” he says, suggesting that a comprehensive health checkup can clear up any doubts.

Physiologically, it is hard to keep weight off, says Weisenberger, but people should not get discouraged if they fall short of their goals. “If you are overweight, you will get an enormous boost from the first 5 to 10 percent of weight loss—it’s much more important than that last 5 to 10 percent.”

While weight loss is an exercise in delayed gratification, the power of highquality food is immediate, advises Katz.

“You can improve the quality of your immune response with a single meal.

It’s the gift that keeps on giving, too, as those positive health benefits accumulate over time.”

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or 2021, fitness will be more about better health and inner peace rather than weight loss. Gyms and studios will be on the top of their game adhering to hygiene standards and offering safer environments with smaller class capacity and vitamin D-enhanced outdoor sessions. From remote coaching to cost-effective wellness apps, the workout will get a fresh makeover.

High-Tech Wellness Pandemic repercussions in 2020 amped up client demand for alternatives and also inspired trainers to get more creative. “I’ve enjoyed working with private clients virtually through FaceTime and Zoom. It has required me to create more precision with my training programs depending on what each client has at their home or home gym,” says Hollywood, California, fitness trainer Ridge Davis.

“Results have been going through the roof because my clients are more likely to dive into healthy routines and meal plans with my daily guidance.”

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Health apps can tailor individual wellness strategies for the new year. “Fitness and health apps are becoming more popular, and trainers are able to interact with clients all over the world. If you are like me, you need accountability if you cannot meet your trainer directly,” says Dominic Kennedy, a personal trainer in Los Angeles and creator of the newly launched fitness and nutrition app Dominic Effect. “Nutrition is also going to be key now more than ever. Apps will help keep you in check and on track with your food and goals, helping to set up monthly meal plans, as well as recipe suggestions.”

Wearable tech in the form of watches and smart clothing will be another hit in 2021, providing accurate readings on calories burned, number of daily steps and even heart rate and blood pressure.

Virtual Variety, No Pressure Having the option to work out at home might motivate more people to begin a fitness routine without the pressure of comparing with others. Sampling classes online can help them find what they like before they sign up at their local gym or

studio. “Virtual fitness classes provide an opportunity for people to test out different instructors at different times all around the country and even the world,” says Paris Alexandra, co-founder of the BK Yoga Club, in New York City. “People are now realizing the things we can control is our breath and our bodies. Because of this, there’s an appreciation of our capacity, challenging ourselves to try something new.”

Even with gym cutbacks, there is a silver lining. “One of my private weight-loss clients has loved our FaceTime workouts so much that she swears she will never go back to in-person training with a coach,” says Chicago-based Stephanie Mansour, host of the weekly national PBS show Step it Up With Steph. “Even on vacation or while traveling, people can still get in their workout because everything is virtual. Trainers also win because they can still do their job, but at a distance.”

Me-time with a private virtual coach will offer a tailored regimen for those that prefer a one-on-one experience. Mansour muses, “Private fitness and health coaching sessions will be the hottest trend in 2021. By now, many people’s excitement toward their ‘pandemic workout’ is waning, and they’ll be looking for a totally customized approach to kickstart their motivation and goals.”

Allies for Body and Mind Davis predicts there’ll be greater appreciation for stress-recovery tools such as massage guns for percussive self-treatments, foam rollers to release muscle tightness and stretching apps, noting, “There’s so much noise, uncertainty and anxiety that has come with this pandemic; on-demand meditation classes will be huge.”

Mansour concurs, “Focusing on finding inner peace, meditating and positive programming are all huge trends that have emerged due to COVID. By getting your head in the game, you’re 75 percent of the way to your goal.”

Mostly, 2021 will be a year for self-care. “I think growth mindset is everything right now,” says Kennedy. “We need to fill our minds with positive affirmations, thoughts or whatever it is that makes you light up inside.”

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wenty years ago, University of Iowa Clinical Professor of Medicine Terry Wahls was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). Conventional treatments didn’t work, and her health deteriorated to the point where she was wheelchair-bound and facing a progressively grim future. Through rigorous scientific study and clinical trials, she developed a groundbreaking diet and lifestyle protocol that allows people to take control of their health, reversing many chronic disease states, including her own. She is the author of The Wahls Protocol: A Radical New Way to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions Using Paleo Principles, as well as an accompanying cookbook, The Wahls Protocol Cooking for Life.

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My physicians introduced me to the work of Loren Cordain, who developed

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the paleo diet, so after 20 years of being a vegetarian, I went back to eating meat; gave up grains, legumes and dairy. I also studied the basic science for animal models of multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and ALS, and decided that mitochondria—the organelles that generate the energy that cells use to run the chemistry of life—were leading to my early loss of myelin and brain cells. I also discovered The Institute for Functional Medicine and took their course in neuroprotection. Based on the science, I devised a supplement program to support my mitochondria. My decline slowed.

Then came my “Aha!” moment: What if I redesigned my paleo diet, combining ancestral health with functional medicine principles, relying less on supplements and more on food to support my mitochondria? I did that, and my pain, brain fog and fatigue resolved. I began to get stronger, started walking. In three months, I was able to go for a bike ride with my family around the block for the first time in six years. It felt miraculous.

It changed the way I think about disease and how I practice medicine. I now talk to patients about diet, lifestyle, exercise, toxics exposures and stress management, and I’m able to stabilize, reverse and greatly improve their blood pressure, blood sugar, pain and chronic diseases that I was struggling to manage using the latest drugs.

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People who maintain a sense of control have more robust immune function and are generally healthier. Many of my patients say that their diagnosis ended up being a tremendous gift because it allowed them to take stock of their lives and understand their priorities. That’s true for me. If I eat gluten, dairy or eggs, or I’m exposed to too much stress or toxins, my trigeminal neuralgia will turn on and I’ll have horrific facial pain, but I consider it to be a tremendous gift, because that’s my barometer for the inflammation levels in my brain, which reminds me to look at my triggers and recommit to my self-care. We teach patients how to track their biosensors.

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iving healthy on a tight budget may seem like a daunting task, but by setting up a self-care plan, prioritizing and shopping smart, the barriers can seem not quite so tall. With so many people unemployed or under-employed during the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for workable options is more important than ever.

A sports and nutrition company, My Protein, did a study that shows the average American spends $155 per month on health and fitness. That’s $112,000 over a lifetime. There are, however, strategies that can lower these costs.

Jen Smith, a financial writer and cohost of the podcast Frugal Friends, often talks about ways to spend less, save money and be in control of our spending. “You may spend more up front or more on the things you really care about, but cutting out the waste or things that are not so necessary can be a huge cost savings. This is not just for a penny-pinching, stay-at-

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home mom. Being frugal doesn’t mean you are a cheapskate, but being wise with the limited resources that you have.”

Smith says she had a pricey membership to a cross-fit gym, but in the long run, staying in shape can greatly reduce the costs of health care and prescriptions.

“Any way you can stay active is what you need to do. Spending money in any way that gets you to commit to and consistently move your body is the answer.”

Focus on eating good food and moving your body, Smith says. “When emphasis is placed more on that and on self-care, you save more money.”

The National Institute on Aging recommends several ways to eat healthy on a budget: use coupons, consider purchasing store brands, know that convenience costs more, focus on priority foods, buy store-brand organics and forgo fresh for frozen organics. Sotiria Everett, a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Family, Population & Preventive Medicine

at the Stony Brook Renaissance School of Medicine, in New York, agrees. “One thing to consider is seasonality. If out of season and organic, that will increase the cost. If you want clean living and healthy eating for the planet, that doesn’t make sense either, because of the cost of fuel and the pollution involved.”

Everett recommends frequenting farmers’ markets because they offer seasonal, fresh, local, organic produce that is easier on the wallet and better for health. Her favorite tip is, “Learn how to plant foods. You don’t need a lot of space, but do need sun and water access. You can keep it organic. A couple of seeds can give you a whole season’s worth of produce.”

Jody Gatewood, assistant state nutrition program specialist for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and a registered dietitian, works with people on tight budgets through the university’s Spend Smart Eat Smart program. “We do a lot with families with young children,” she says. “They are on a budget and concerned about having enough food to eat. One thing we teach a lot, and it helps with a budget, is to plan your meals. Look and see what is on sale at the grocery store. If there’s a big meat sale, buy it then and use it throughout. I think what happens is if we don’t plan, we go to a restaurant or get convenience foods which can really add up.”

Fresh, frozen, canned and dried foods can all have a part in our diet, she says. “I use a lot of frozen vegetables. If you use frozen, you just heat it up and it is ready to go. Protein can be expensive, so have some meals where black beans or lentils are the source of protein. Have that balance.”

As for healthcare costs, Smith recommends to those that cannot afford typical insurance or costly prescriptions in their budget to consider using manufacturer discounts and a service like GoodRx.com, which details how much prescriptions will cost at different pharmacies.

Consider using a “sharing ministry” for other costs, Smith says. With Liberty HealthShare, for example, people pay in every month and are billed like a cash payer when they have a medical bill while Liberty pays the cash. “When a doctor or hospital is billing an insurance company, they try to get as much as they can, but cash payers pay a lower amount,” she says.

Yvette C. Hammett is a freelance writer from Valrico, Florida. She can be reached at YvetteHammettHull49@gmail.com.

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TUESDAY, JANUARY 19 Simple Steps to Setting Intentions Zoom Class – noon-1pm. Presented by Felipe Muñoz, Internationally Certified Meditation Teacher and Life Coach of Empathic Practice. This is the first class 8-week series, “Transform Your Health through WELLthier Living™”. The continueing education series is offered through the the Center for Lifelong Learning at UWF in Fort Walton Beach, and the Leisure Learning Center at UWF in Pensacola. Meet local providers and discover cutting-edge informaiton, best practices, tips and tools to improve your health and well-being. See full series on page 18. Register for ndividual classes througn https://tinyurl.com/ NAFLClasses.

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7 Chakras: 7 Truths Journey – 5:30pm. Felicia provides an online weekly series to align you to your sacred truths in the New Year. Each week we will gather together to talk about all things related to Chakras. Each week will be introduced one of the Chakras with lecture, meditation and homework exercises. $7 per week. 850-240-9180 MiracleMindset111@gmail.com MiracleMindset.com.

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WEDNEDAY, JANUARY 6 Soulmates: Intro to ThetaHealing via Zoom – 6pm. Felicia, an Energy Medicine Specialist and Medical Intuitive, Felicia, Energy Medicine Specialist and Medical Intuitive, explains the seven types of soulmates and the belief systems that keep us from the love we truly desire. Donation based.

Donation based fee. 850-240-9180 MiracleMindset111@gmail.com MiracleMindset.com.

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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2 BRAIN MATTERS: Empowering Mental Clarity by Renewing Brain Functionality – noon-1pm.

Presented by Dr. J. Douglas Brown Board-Certified in Neurology and a Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Neurology Board. This class is part of the 8-week series, “Transform Your Health through WELLthier Living™”. The continueing education series is offered through the the Center for Lifelong Learning at UWF in Fort Walton Beach, and the Leisure Learning Center at UWF in Pensacola.

Meet local providers and discover cutting-edge informaiton, best practices, tips and tools to improve your health and well-being. See full series on page 18. Register for ndividual classes througn https:// tinyurl.com/NAFLClasses.

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Provided by Medical Intuitive, Felicia McQuaid.

Learn with a live teacher and through classroom study from the comfort of home. Start your new career and grow in ways you never thought possible.

Awaken to your new reality, activate the DNA and learn to heal in miraculous ways. Payment Plans and Packages Available. 850-240-9180 MiracleMindset111@gmail.com MiracleMindset.com.

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Advanced ThetaHealing expands the information of Basic DNA to encompass an in-depth understanding of the universe and how to heal with unconditional love. It is time to clear old resentments, grudges and

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IMMUNOCOMPROMISED: Overcoming Immune Deficiency and Suppression – noon-1pm.

Presented by Ramona Shires, Licensed Naturopathic Physician in the State of Vermont, Certified Nutrition Specialist® Professional. This class is part of the 8-week series, “Transform Your Health through WELLthier Living™”. The continueing education series is offered through the the Center for Lifelong Learning at UWF in Fort Walton Beach, and the Leisure Learning Center at UWF in Pensacola. Meet local providers and discover cutting-edge informaiton, best practices, tips and tools to improve your health and well-being. See full series on page 18. Register for ndividual classes througn https://tinyurl.com/NAFLClasses.

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Mind, Body, Spirit Alignment – 4:20-5:20pm.

Class incorporates Nia inspired movement, kundalini breathwork, the divine practice of yoga

Due to the holidays, weather and widespread health issues, we recommend verifying all events with each business or organization prior to attending.

sunday 30A Farmers’ Market – 9am-1pm. Find local grass-fed beef; whole chickens; eggs; goat milk; cheese; produce; hydroponic lettuce; herbs; microgreens; local and regional honey, including Tupelo honey; homemade from scratch breads, pies and pastries; pickled veggies; jams; salsas; BBQ sauces; pesto sauce; tuna and shrimp dips; and the best Maryland crab cakes you have ever had. In addition, beautifully handcrafted soaps. Free. 28 N Barrett Sq, Rosemary Beach. 850-499-4697. 30AFarmersMarket@gmail.com. 30AFarmersMarket.com Community Yoga Class – 4:30-5:30pm. Enjoy a yoga class and support a charity at the same time, with donations for this class going to PAWS, Children in Crisis, Headstart, Southern Dog Rescue and more. Donations accepted. Dragonfly Yoga Studio, 184 Brooks St, Ste 2, FWB. DragonflyYoga.com.

monday Pilates Advanced Equipment Class – 8:309:30am. Mon, Wed & Fri. Plus Sat-7:45-8:45am.

For those individuals that have a strong foundation in the Pilates fundamentals. Limited to 6 participants. $30/drop-in, $25/account rate. Pilates Core Training, 1308 Dunmire St, Pensacola. 850-2875836. PilatesCoreTraining.com.

Mindful Flow Yoga Class – 9:30-10:30am. This class incorporates creative flows and transitions, which takes a gentle approach to more challenging postures and sequences. $15/drop-in, packages available. Roots Shoppe, 357 Beal Pkwy NW, FWB. 850-863-1044. RootsShoppe.com Pilates Modified Equipment Class – 9:4510:45am. Mon, Wed & Fri. For those with conditions such as osteoporosis, disc pathologies, arthritis and joint replacements. Limited to 6 participants. $30/drop-in, $25/account rate. Pilates Core Training, 1308 Dunmire St, Pensacola. 850-287-5836.

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Pilates Intermediate Equipment Class – noon1pm. Plus Tue & Thur-5:30pm, Fri-9:45am & Sat-9am. Challenging exercises for those that have a foundation in the Pilates fundamentals. Improves strength, posture, alignment and flexibility. Limited to 6 participants. $30/drop-in, $25/account rate.

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Pilates Multi-Level Mat Class – 5:30-6:30pm. Plus Tue-8:30am. For those that have a basic understanding of fundamentals of Pilates Mat. Uses a variety of different props (stability balls, rollers, rings, etc) to align, strengthen and increase flexibility. Limited to 8 participants. $15/drop-in, $10/account rate. Pilates Core Training, 1308 Dunmire St, Pensacola. 850287-5836. PilatesCoreTraining.com.

Unwind Yoga Class - 5:30-6:30pm. Unhook from the daily grind and sink into this juicy yoga class to find your chill. All bodies welcome and supported. $15/drop-in, packages available. Roots Shoppe, 357 Beal Pkwy NW, FWB. 850-663-1044.

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tuesday Pilates Multi-level & Beginning Mat Class – 8:309:30am/Multi-Level Mat & 9:45-10:45am/ Beginning Mat. Increase strength, flexibility, alignment, improve your posture, and love how your body feels after just one hour of corrective movement exercises. Limited to 8 participants. $15/drop-in, $10/account rate. Pilates Core Training, 1308 Dunmire St, Pensacola. 850-287-5836.

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Move & Meditate Yoga Class – 10-11am. Slow flow yoga class ending with mindfulness meditation.

All bodies welcome & supported. No meditation experience needed. $15/drop-in, packages available.

Roots Shoppe, 357 Beal Pkwy NW, FWB. 850-8631044. RootsShoppe.com Summoning Shakti Yoga Class – 12:15-1:15pm.

Pranayama yoga class with a heavy focus on going within and breathwork. All experience levels

Gratitude Flow Yoga Class – 5:30-6:30pm. Our offering to the veteran community. This yoga class is free for our veterans with DOD ID. Others may join for regular class rate. $15/drop-in, packages available. Roots Shoppe, 357 Beal Pkwy NW, FWB. 850-863-1044 RootsShoppe.com Pilates Intermediate Equipment Class – 5:306:30pm. Tue & Thur. Plus Mon-noon-1pm & Sat9-10am. Challenging exercises for those that have a foundation in the Pilates fundamentals. Limited to 6. $30/drop-in, $25/account rate. Pilates Core Training, 1308 Dunmire St, Pensacola. 850-2875836. PilatesCoreTraining.com.

Honor Military Yoga Class – 7-8:15pm. Honoring those that serve, have served, and family members holding DOD IDs; US Armed Forces welcome for free. All others may join for a drop-in fee of $12.

Beginners are welcome for this multi-level hatha yoga class with breath awareness, meditation, sun salutations, restorative cool down, and savasana.

Come build strength, flexibility and clarity of the mind with those that serve this country. Free w/ID or $12. Dragonfly Yoga Studio, 184 Brooks St SE, Bldg 2, FWB. 850-218-2575. DragonflyYoga.com.

wednesday Gyrokinesis Class – noon-1pm. This movement system allows the entire body to be worked through spinal movement. Gently works the joints and muscles through rhythmic flowing movements.

Most of the exercises are performed sitting on a stool. Limited to 8. $15/drop-in, $10/account rate.

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Flow On-the-Go Yoga Class – 12:15-1:15pm.

Fun, free, flow on the go. Let yourself go in this happy & carefree setting and learn to connect with yourself in a new way. Hatha Flow yoga with a quirky flare. $15/drop-in, packages available. Roots Shoppe, 357 Beal Pkwy NW, FWB. 850-863-1044.

RootsShoppe.com Kundalini Flow Yoga Class – 5:30-6:30pm. This class is a beautiful pause midway through your week. It offers the opportunity to harness your energy and move forward feeling renewed. $15/dropin, packages available. Roots Shoppe, 357 Beal Pkwy NW, FWB. 850-863-1044. RootsShoppe.com Meditation for Self-Healing – 6:30-7:30pm. A guided meditation to clear your energy field of stress and other negative energies. Recharge and rejuvenate yourself. Love donation. The Center for Pranic Healing and Wellness, 206B Center St, Gulf Breeze. 850-380-0561. FLPranicHealing@gmail. com. PraniceHealingAndWellness.com.

Group Meditation and Pranic Healing, First Wednesday – 6:30-8pm. 1st Wed monthly. Since 2003, we have been offering free mini-pranic healing sessions at our Community Healing Night.

Pranic healing is no-touch and effective in helping the body heal itself in the areas of stress, pain, inflammation, injuries and psycho-emotional issues.

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thursday Saluting Surya Yoga Class – 9:30-10:30am. Rising with the Sun? Begin your day with an easeful, meditative yoga practice in honor of Surya, the Sun, who provides the light for our Earth to grow each and every day. Expect sun salutations, pranayama, mantra, and meditation but always be prepared for improvisation. $15/drop-in, packages available.

Roots Shoppe, 357 Beal Pkwy NW, FWB. 850-8631044. RootsShoppe.com.

into a mental space for reflection and relaxation.

Bring mat or pillow, 6-feet spacing is allocated.

Mask is optional but not required. 30-minute practice for all-levels. Free, donations and love offers appreciated. Funds go to Pensacola Dream Defenders, Satoshi Forest, and From The Ground Up Community Garden. Located at Long Hollow Park (E DeSoto St x N Guillemard St, Pensacola) near the First City Art Center. Hosted by Empathic Practice. 850-777-3334. Contact@EmpathicPractice.us. EmpathicPractice.us.

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SoulShine Yoga Class – noon-1pm. This lunchtime yoga class is the perfect way to unwind from the week and get centered for the weekend. $15/drop-in, packages available. Roots Shoppe, 357 Beal Pkwy NW, FWB. 850-863-1044. RootsShoppe.com

Pilates Advanced Equipment Class – 7:4511:15am. 9am-Intermediate; 10:15am-Beginners.

Improve your posture, strength and flexibility.

Classes use a variety of reformers, towers and Wunda chairs, along with small props to enhance the exercises. Limited to 6. $30/drop-in, $25/account rate. Pilates Core Training, 1308 Dunmire St, Pensacola. 850-287-5836. PilatesCore Training.com.

Free Meditation Class in the Park – 5:30pm. Be a mat crasher at the park. As a safe alternative to deep-breathing exercises class, this is an opportunity for people to get together, practice guided meditations, singing bowl meditation, and labyrinth walk meditation. Mindful at the core then evolves

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Practice the Meditation on Twin Hearts, a brief guided meditation for inner peace, illumination and mental clarity. First visit free, $10. The Center for Pranic Healing and Wellness, 206B Center St, Gulf Breeze. 850-380-0561. FLPranicHealing@gmail. com. PranicHealingAndWellness.com.

microgreens. Also, the best honey, including Tupelo honey; homemade from scratch bread, pies and pastries; pickled veggies; jams; salsas; BBQ sauces; pesto sauce; tuna and shrimp dips; and the best Maryland crab cakes you have ever had. In addition, beautiful arts and crafts, including fusion glass, jewelry, handmade stationery and beautiful soaps. Free. 30A Farmers’ Market at Palm Plaza, 1003 John Sims Pkwy, Niceville.

850-499-4697. 30AFarmersMarket@gmail.com.

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Grand Boulevard Farmers’ Market – 9am-1pm.

Find grass-fed beef, whole chickens, eggs, goat milk, cheese, produce, hydroponic lettuce, herbs and microgreens. Also, the best honey, including Tupelo honey; homemade from scratch breads, pies and pastries; pickled veggies; jams; salsas; BBQ sauces; pesto sauce; tuna and shrimp dips; and the best Maryland crab cakes you have ever had. In addition, beautifully handcrafted soaps.

Free. Grand Boulevard at Sandestin, 600 Grand Blvd (in Grand Park between Tommy Bahama and Cantina Laredo), Miramar Beach. 850-499-4697.

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BumpFlow Prenatal Yoga – 10-11am. On Zoom with certified yoga therapist and prenatal yoga teacher Mukta Muge. This class combines meditation, birth breathing techniques and adapted yoga poses for pregnancy. All experience levels welcome. Private classes are available. Prenatal yoga improves sleep, mood and wellbeing of both mom and baby, also comforts pregnancy issues such as back pain and morning sickness. BumpFlow, Santa Rosa Beach. info@BumpFlow.com BumpFlow.com

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HELP WANTED A C O M P R E H E N S I V E LY T R A I N E D PILATES INSTRUCTOR WANTED – Join Barbara Bruni’s team at her busy studio, Pilates Core Training, Pensacola. The studio encompasses a warm and caring environment for clients specializing in Pilates, Gyrotonics, Myofascial Release and Structural Integration. Minimum of three years’ Pilates experience required; preferably trained in Contemporary Pilates with a rehabilitation background. Must be a team player with the ability to retain and recruit new clients.

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ROOM FOR RENT MASSAGE OR ESTHETICIAN ROOM FOR RENT – Located at Pure Pilates Gulf Breeze studio, 221 Gulf Breeze Pkwy. Lots of storage in this private room, comes with the massage table, laundry on site as well as public restrooms and plenty of parking in front of the building.

For more information, call 850-607-2772 or email Info@PurePilatesPensacola.com .

SERVICES MIDWIFE HOMEBIRTH SERVICES – Certified Nurse Midwife and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse provides comprehensive prenatal care, birth (homebirth, waterbirth, VBAC) and postpartum care for healthy, low-risk families.

Serving Pensacola to Panama City. Free consultations. Practical Midwifery Inc. For more information, call 850-859-4100. PanhandleMidwife.com.

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MOBILE MASSAGE THERAPY – A unique professional integrated therapy sessions, mobile or in office, range from deep tissue to light lymphatic to biofield energy work. Mind, body, soul holistic health, self-care made easy. Following all COVID guidelines for your safety Carlie Nagy LMT. 724-809-6344. License # MA94272 SPIRITUAL COUNSELING/COACHING – Spiritual counseling and coaching available with Rev Jamie Sanders. Metaphysical approach, meditation and affirmative prayer. Jamie1118@ aol.com. 850-438-2277.

WEDDING SERVICE BEAUTIFUL MARRIAGE CEREMONIES – Spiritual marriage ceremonies with Rev Jamie Sanders at Unity of Pensacola or your location of choice. Packages available. 850-438-2277.

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BONE HEALTH OSTEOSTRONG

Connecting you to the leaders in natural health care and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide, email Advertising@NaturalAwakeningsNWF.com to request our media kit.

ACUPUNCTURE ELIZABETH BENNETT, AP, MAOM 2733 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, GB EBennettAcupuncture.com 850-781-9888

Acupuncture, cupping, gua sha, energy medicine and Chinese herbs. For all conditions. Initial visit includes thorough evaluation and treatment with dietary, supplement and lifestyle suggestions.

NAVARRE ACUPUNCTURE AND WELLNESS Pamela Purser, AP, LAc, 7287 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre 850-710-3288 Navacuwell.com

Navarre Acupuncture and Wellness offers quality acupuncture and Chinese herbology, cupping therapy, moxibustion and Acupuncture Injection Therapy (AIT). See ad, page 41.

ANGEL THERAPY FELICIA MCQUAID Virtual or In-Person Sessions and Classes 850-240-9180 MiracleMindset111@gmail.com MiracleMindsets.com TheHealingClinicFWB.com

Angel Therapy offers guidance in aligning with increased fulfillment, love and soul purpose.

Your Angels are standing by ready to help. Angel Therapy is a part of Miracle Mindsets. See ad, page 21.

BEAUTY ORGANIC CONCEPTS BY CAMY AT LE VOGUE SALON

609 W 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 ammoniafree hair color and chemicalfree styling products. See ad, page 20.

BODY CONTOURING CRYO850 PERFORMANCE & RECOVERY

4495 Furling Ln, Ste 10, Destin 850-279-4145 Cryo850.com

Non-invasive treatment of applying alternating heat and cryogenic temperatures for skin rejuvenation, fat freezing, cellulite reduction, and body definition and toning. See ad, page 13.

SCULPSURE BODY CONTOURING

Karen Kennedy, MD 1118 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Ste 201, GB 7552 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre 850-916-7766 KarenKennedyMD.com SculpSure is a non-surgical laser treatment for the reduction of stubborn fat in areas like the abdomen, love handles, back, and inner and outer thighs; and chin contouring.

Amazing results with zero down time and without drugs.

See ad, page 4.

Take a leap of faith and begin this wondrous new year by believing. Believe in yourself. And believe that there is a loving Source - a Sower of Dreams - just waiting to be asked to help you make your dreams come true. ~Sarah Ban Breathnach

880 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze 850-480-7333 Cordova Pensacola 1151 Office Woods Dr, Ste D 850-480-7119 OsteoStrong® is a scientificallybacked concept with proven technology focused on improving your overall health by focusing on the skeletal system. See ad, page 7.

BRAIN HEALTH MIND PERFORMANCE CENTER, LLC

(Located inside Path to Wellness) 240 W Laurel Ave, Foley, AL 251-597-8787 MindPerformanceCenter.com Our non-invasive, drug-free approach helps brain injury patients improve speech, balance, limb and finger control, memory and mental focus, plus the restoration of personality traits. See ad, page 8.

BREAST SCREENING THERMOGRAPHY ADVANTAGE Carolyn Olson Certified Clinical Thermographer Gulf Coast Area (Louisiana to Florida) 251-623-2225 ThermographyAdvantage@hotmail.com ThermographyAdvantage.com

FDA-registered thermography (digital infrared thermal imaging) offers breast screenings that are non-invasive and radiationfree, without compression or bodily contact. Valuable for detecting early-stage breast disease and more. See ad, page 34.

CBD OIL BODY-B-HEALTHY

Natural Alternative Wellness Center 2225 Ferdon Blvd, Crestview 850-682-8893 • Find us on Facebook We provide a great selection of CBD and Hemp oils in a variety of applications, such as droppers, sprays, capsules, softgels, balms and vape liquids.

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GOLDEN ALMOND HEALTH FOOD STORE

KIZIE TOSI, CNM, APRN

Providing the largest selection of CBD oils, tinctures, sprays, softgels, balms and vape liquid in the area, including high-dose options for pain, anxiety, sleep and much more.

See ad, page 2.

Certified Nurse Midwife and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse provides comprehensive prenatal care, birth (homebirth, water birth, VBAC) and postpartum care for healthy, low-risk families. Serving Pensacola to Panama City. Free consultations. See ad, page 11.

339 Racetrack Rd NW, Ste 3, FWB 850-863-5811 • GoldenAlmond.com Hours: M-F 9-6, S 10-5, Closed Sun

OLIVE LEAVES HEALTH FOOD CENTER

In the Publix Shopping Center 634 W 23rd St, Panama City 850-763-8871 • OliveLeavesPC.com Olive Leaves provides the best CBD oil and hemp products from Carun and the finest quality, fresh, natural, organic and whole foods; nutritional products; body care products; and health information in a fun, comfortable, clean, safe environment. See ad, page 10.

SIMPLY NATURAL HEALTH FOODS

Coronado Village in Panama City 109 W 23rd St, Ste N4, 850-215-2131 Find us on facebook Offering the cleanest extraction CBD oil, lowest price per mg, all natural, colorado grown full and broad spectrum.See ad, page 21.

Practical Midwifery, Inc Homebirth Midwife 850-859-4100 PanhandleMidwife.com

CHIROPRACTIC BAIRD CHIROPRACTIC & MED SPA

1796 Navarre Sound Cir, Navarre 850-936-8664 SuperiorHealthNavarre.com Treating the mind, body and spirit. Dr Brett Baird has been in practice for over 20 years and is always continuing his education to stay with the most relevant practices. Whether you are in need of an adjustment, a massage or medical spa services, Baird Chiropractic & Medical Spa is truly Navarre’s finest. See ad, page 3.

BLUEWATER CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS CENTER Dr Letitia Smith, DC 4400 Hwy 20 E, Niceville 850-897-1177 BluewaterChiropractic.com

Quality chiropractic care for infants, children and adults.

Providing support for you to fulfill your health goals and reach overall wellness naturally. Also offering lumbar decompression, massage therapy and nutritional education.

CHILDBIRTH – NATURAL MARGO DANDREANO, LM, CPM Practical Midwifery, Inc Homebirth Midwife 850-859-4100 • PanhandleMidwife.com

Florida Licensed Midwife and Certified Professional Midwife provides comprehensive prenatal care, birth (homebirth, water birth, VBAC) and postpartum care for healthy, low-risk families. Serving Pensacola to Panama City. Free consultations. See ad, page 19.

HENARD FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC

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

The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will instruct his patients in the care of the human frame, in diet and in the cause and prevention of disease. ~Thomas Edison 48

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A second-generation chiropractor, Dr Henard is committed to chiropractic w e l l n e s s f o r t h e f a m i l y, improving health naturally. More than 23 years’ experience in pediatrics, sports and automobile injuries. Most insurance and affordable cash plans.

www.NaturalAwakeningsNWF.com

DR TONY SALAMAY, DC, MS, FASA

520 N Macarthur Ave, Panama City 850-785-9372 TheBayDoctor.com Treating conditions through chiropractic, functional neurology and clinical nutrition, such as fibromyalgia and thyroid issues. We treat the root causes and not just masking your symptoms. Always accepting new patients. See ad, page 35.

DR GABRIEL WATERMAN, DC 850-565-9600 Info@DiscoverDynamic.com DiscoverDynamic.com

Dr Gabriel and his team focus on the nervous system: the brain, spinal cord, nerves and the spinal structure that protects this delicate system—essential to the body’s ability to function, restore and preserve health. We help individuals and families overcome health obstacles and reach their fullest health potential. See ad, page 39.

CLEANING SERVICES ELITE SERVICES QUALITY CLEAN 117 Industrial Blvd 850-332-1703 EliteQualityClean.com

Elite Services Quality Clean provides a fabric protection that is an anti microbial stain guard that is 100% natural and protects your home or office furniture from stains without the use of Teflon or other harsh or dangerous chemicals.

See ad, page 11.

CRAFTS & GIFTS STONE SOUP INTUITIVE SPIRITUAL CENTER 700 Beal Pkwy, Unit D, FWB 850-533-6565 ShadowBonus@gmail.com

F o r t Wa l t o n ’s newest eclectic intuitive center.

Locally made crafts by local artisans. Intuitive readings, jewelry, paintings, incense, crystals, pottery, semiprecious stones, wind chimes, diaper cakes and hand-painted furniture. See ad, page 15.

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 24.

CRYO THERAPY CRYO850 PERFORMANCE & RECOVERY

4495 Furling Ln, Ste 10, Destin 850-279-4145 Cryo850.com

Nitrogen-free therapeutic, cold e x p o s u r e therapy designed to lower the body surface temperature and accelerate the body’s natural recovery and rejuvenation processes. For inflammation management, chronic pain and disease, mood disorders, metabolic boost, antiaging and beauty. See ad, page 13.

DEMENTIA MIND PERFORMANCE CENTER, LLC

(Located inside Path to Wellness) 240 W Laurel Ave, Foley, AL 251-597-8787 MindPerformanceCenter.com Our non-invasive, drug-free approach helps dementia patients that originally scored in the teens on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment be restored to the point of scoring normal (26-30). See ad, page 8.

DENTISTRY 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 night’s 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 and CO2 laser periodontal treatment. No mercury fillings. See ads, pages 23 and 31.

DEPRESSION MIND PERFORMANCE CENTER, LLC

(Located inside Path to Wellness) 240 W Laurel Ave, Foley, AL 251-597-8787 MindPerformanceCenter.com Offering Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (Brainsway—a proven tool in the fight against depression that is non-invasive, painless and drugfree) with functional medicine and brain pathway rehabilitation for the most robust changes possible. See ad, page 8.

FARMERS’ MARKETS 30A FARMERS’ MARKETS

850-499-4697 30AFarmersMarket.com Locations: Rosemary Beach Town Center 28 N Barrett Square, Rosemary Beach 9am-1pm Sundays (Year Round) 30A Farmers’ Market at Palm Plaza 1003C John Sims Pwy, Niceville 9am-1pm Saturdays (Year Round) Sandestin Grand Boulevard Hwy 98 600 Grand Blvd, Miramar Beach 9am-1pm Saturdays (Year Round) Serene, beautiful, distinctive and exclusive is the best way to describe the 30A Farmers’ Market Family.

European and coastal-inspired markets feature local farmers, makers, bakers, and specialty vendors in an inviting market experience. See ad, page 31.

FOOD & SUPPLEMENTS ALTERNATIVE HEALTH FOOD STORE 5533 Hwy 90, Pace 850-994-3606 AlternativeHealthFoodStore.com

Providing Since 1998, An educated and friendly staff, quality vitamins and supplements. Essential oils for a healthy lifestyle. Natural holistic health assessments— iridology, tongue and fingernail assessment, reflex nutrition assessment—by appointment, $60. See ad, page 23.

BODY-B-HEALTHY

Natural Alternative Wellness Center 2225 S Ferdon Blvd, Crestview 850-682-8893 • Find us on Facebook We offer cutting-edge testing/screenings, iridology and wellness coaching, along with allnatural supplements, homeopathic solutions and anti-aging products.

Let our knowledgeable staff can help guide your selection of trusted products.

EVER’MAN COOPERATIVE GROCERY & CAFE Downtown Pensacola Store 315 W Garden St 850-438-0402 9 Mile Store 1000 E 9 Mile Rd 850-316-3700 Everman.org

Natural and certified organic products, vitamin supplements, local and organic produce, wholesome baked goods, hot deli lunches, environmentally friendly products, and educational classes and events. Mon-Sat 7am9pm, Sun 10am-7pm. See ad, page 25.

GOLDEN ALMOND HEALTH FOOD STORE

339 Racetrack Rd NW, Ste 3, FWB 850-863-5811 • GoldenAlmond.com Hours: M-F 9-6, S 10-5, Closed Sun Natural supplements, herbs, skin care and essential oils, plus organic and specialty foods. In-store 100% organic café (weekdays 9-4) with juices, smoothies, etc. Very knowledgeable staff. See ad, page 2.

HONEYMED

Rosemary and Grand Blvd Farmers’ Market 850-797-2786 HoneyMedBiz@gmail.com HoneyMedBiz.com HoneyMed is a delicious blend of raw honey and three powerful superfoods: turmeric, ginger and cayenne pepper.

HoneyMed is true nature’s medicine with anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, revitalizing and immunity-boosting properties. See ad, page 25.

Open your eyes, look within.

Are you satisfied with the life you’re living? ~Bob Marley January 2021

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OLIVE LEAVES HEALTH FOOD CENTER

In the Publix Shopping Center 634 W 23rd St, PC 850-763-8871 • OliveLeavesPC.com Olive Leaves is here to provide you with the finest-quality, fresh, natural, organic and whole foods; nutritional products; body care products; and health information in a fun, comfortable, clean, safe environment. See ad, page 10.

SIMPLY NATURAL HEALTH FOODS

HOLISTIC MEDICINE EMPATHIC PRACTICE

2701 N 12th Ave, Pensacola Pensacola • 850-777-3334 Contact@EmpathicPractice.us EmpathicPractice.us

Empathic Practice is focused on wellness beyond medication.

We believe that mindfulness, not medication alone, will lead you to your best self.

Compassionate care for a new path to healing. See ad, page 17.

KAREN KENNEDY, MD

Coronado Village in Panama City 109 W 23rd St, Ste N4, 850-215-2131 Find us on facebook

Board-Certified Gynecologist 1118 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, GB 7552 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre 850-916-7766 KarenKennedyMD.com

Highest quality vitamins and supplements–all natural, no chemicals, no GMO, including CBD and essential oil, aromatherapy, hair, nail and skincare products, local honey, blackseed.

Discover many natural remedies for a healthy lifestyle and a full line of men’s and women’s healthcare products. See ad, page 21.

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 an appointment. Offices in Gulf Breeze and Navarre. See ad, page 4.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS COACH EMPATHIC PRACTICE

520 N Macarthur Ave, Panama City 850-785-9372 TheBayDoctor.com

2701 N 12th Ave, Pensacola Pensacola • 850-777-3334 Contact@EmpathicPractice.us EmpathicPractice.us

Together we will build a plan and schedule that will fit your needs and help you feel better.

Bring more energy, disposition, focus and time to your lifestyle.

See ad, page 17.

HERBS ROOTS SHOPPE

357 Beal Pkwy NW, FWB 850-863-1044 C.Gypsymuse@gmail.com CGypsymuse.com Offering a vast selection of quality herbs, self-care products and metaphysical goods, as well as an experience to remember.

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DR TONY SALAMAY, DC, MS, FASA

Treating conditions through chiropractic, functional neurology and clinical nutrition such as fibromyalgia and thyroid issues. We treat the root causes and not just masking your symptoms. Always accepting new patients. See ad, page 35.

HORMONE THERAPY AGELESS SOLUTIONS

Cave, MD • Barber, MD • Janis Cook, RN 8990 Ortego Park Dr, Navarre 850-529-0770 Ageless Navarre.com

We offer multiple techniques and programs to get you on the right track to better health and a better body. Our services include behavioral therapies, nutritional strategies, hormone replacement pellet therapy, stem cell therapy, prescription medications and, best of all, the support of a caring staff. See ad, page 37.

Natural Awakenings of Northwest Florida

www.NaturalAwakeningsNWF.com

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 start living. Call for an appointment. Offices in Gulf Breeze and Navarre. See ad, page 4.

HOT YOGA STUDIO HOT YOGA OM

222 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Unit A Downtown Fort Walton Beach 850-430-9434 • HotYogaOM.com Hot Yoga Om features far infrared heat, radiant heat, radiant life. Daily classes, amazing teachers, great benefits. Experience it for yourself. See ad, page 13.

INFRARED SAUNA PILATES CORE TRAINING

Barbara Bruni, Owner 1308 Dunmire St, Pensacola 850-287-5836 PilatesCoreTraining.com

Our Sunlighten sauna offers the highest quality and quantity of far infrared heat. Potential benefits include lowered blood pressure, weight loss, detoxification, inflammation reduction, pain relief and more. Also included is Sound Therapy for deeper relaxation, as well as Chromotherapy, which uses the full spectrum of colored lights on various energy points to help balance your body, each color of which addresses a distinct need. See ad, page 5.

LYMPH DRAINAGE BODYWORKS BY BULL THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE

211 Hollywood Blvd NE, FWB 850-651-2286 BodyWorksByBull.com

Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) is a highly specific, light touch, manual therapy that can increase lymph transport and decrease edema (swelling). We combine this treatment with strategic placement of Kinesiology tape and mild decongestive exercises to maximize results. Lic # MM14353.

See ad, page 19.

MASSAGE THERAPY BODYWORKS BY BULL THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE

211 Hollywood Blvd NE, FWB 850-651-2286 BodyWorksByBull.com

O ff e r i n g a t h o r o u g h program of recovery from acute and chronic pain syndromes which utilizes specific massage techniques and flexibility stretching to eliminate most neuromuscular pain patterns.

Active Release Technique (ART), neuromuscular massage, orthopedic massage, relaxation massage.

Lic # MM14353. See ad, page 19.

EMPATHIC PRACTICE

2701 N 12th Ave, Pensacola Pensacola • 850-777-3334 Contact@EmpathicPractice.us EmpathicPractice.us Soleilune at Empathic Practice provides relaxing and therapeutic body treatments for individuals or couples.

Treatments with CBD lotions, essential oils and natural products are available. Call 850777-3334 and book your appointment today. See ad, page 17.

MAURI B HOLLAND, LMT

125 S Alcaniz, Ste 1, Pensacola 850-501-5391 MauriBerniceHolland@gmail.com Facebook.com/maurihollandlmt IG@MauriMassageAndYoga Offering therapeutic massage including trigger point release and deep tissue, as well as a relaxing overall massage experience. See ad, page 39.

CARLIE NAGY, LMT

Mobile Massage Therapy Empathic Practice 2701 N 12th Ave, Pensacola 724-809-6344

Bodywork therapy sessions, mobile or in office, integrating deep tissue, light lymphatic and biofield energy work. Mind, body, soul holistic health, selfcare made easy. Following all COVID guidelines for your safety. License # MA94272. See ad, page 15.

MEDICAL MARIJUANA EMPATHIC PRACTICE 2701 N 12th Ave, Pensacola Pensacola • 850-777-3334 Contact@EmpathicPractice.us EmpathicPractice.us

Let us guide you through the process of obtaining your card and understanding the products available. Our holistic approach includes mindfulness coaching sessions and group-guided meditation sessions. See ad, page 17.

MEDITATION EMPATHIC PRACTICE

2701 N 12th Ave, Pensacola Pensacola • 850-777-3334 Contact@EmpathicPractice.us EmpathicPractice.us Regardless of your experience, our one-on-one or group sessions will help you to successfully implement a practice that will bring you all the benefits of meditation. See ad, page 17.

METAPHYSICAL SHOP STONE SOUP INTUITIVE SPIRITUAL CENTER

700 Beal Pkwy, Unit D, FWB 850-533-6565 ShadowBonus@gmail.com

F o r t Wa l t o n ’s newest eclectic intuitive center.

Locally made crafts by local artisans. Intuitive readings, jewelry, paintings, incense, crystals, pottery, semiprecious stones, wind chimes, diaper cakes and hand-painted furniture. See ad, page 15.

MIDWIVES MARGO DANDREANO, LM, CPM

Practical Midwifery, Inc Homebirth Midwife 850-859-4100 PanhandleMidwife.com

Florida Licensed Midwife and Certified Professional Midwife provides comprehensive prenatal care, birth (homebirth, water birth, VBAC) and postpartum care for healthy, low-risk families. Serving Pensacola to Panama City. Free consultations. See ad, page 11.

KIZIE TOSI, CNM, APRN Practical Midwifery, Inc Homebirth Midwife 850-859-4100 PanhandleMidwife.com

Certified Nurse Midwife and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse provides comprehensive prenatal care, birth (homebirth, water birth, VBAC) and postpartum care for healthy, low-risk families. Serving Pensacola to Panama City. Free consultations. See ad, page 11.

MINDFULNESS COACH EMPATHIC PRACTICE

2701 N 12th Ave, Pensacola Pensacola • 850-777-3334 Contact@EmpathicPractice.us EmpathicPractice.us

A great way to improve your mood, change your behavior for the better and become more productive. Our coach will help you apply mindfulness to your routines. See ad, page 17.

MYOFASCIAL RELEASE BARBARA BRUNI

Pilates Core Training 1308 Dunmire St, Pensacola 850-287-5836 PilatesCoreTraining.com

Myofascial release treats the entire myofascial mind/body complex, eliminating the pressure of the restricted myofascial system (the straightjacket) that causes painful symptoms. LMT #MA64267. See ad, page 5.

LAURA TYREE

Myofascial Release Massage Therapist LauraTyree Health in Hot Yoga Om (Downtown FWB) 850-642-1015 • LauraTyree.com A healing sanctuary that relieves stress and alleviates damage caused by tension and strain.

Fostering physical, mental and emotional relaxation while performing postures and breathing techniques with the underlying philosophy and relaxed attitude continuing outside of the studio into life. Classes for all levels and private classes upon request. See ad, page 13.

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ORIENTAL MEDICINE NAVARRE ACUPUNCTURE AND WELLNESS

Pamela Purser, AP, LAc 7287 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre 850-710-3288 Navacuwell.com

Navarre Acupuncture and Wellness offers quality acupuncture and Chinese herbology, cupping therapy, moxibustion and Acupuncture Injection Therapy (AIT). See ad, page 41.

PHYSICIANS EMERALD COAST RHEUMATOLOGY

Aymen A Kenawy, MD 850-215-6400 3890 Jenks Ave, Lynn Haven/PC Info@ecrheum.com DrKenawy.com Aymen A Kenawy, MD, FACP, FACR, Board-Certified Rheumatologist, specializes in the treatment of arthritis and other rheumatic diseases, and stem cell and infusion therapy. See ad, page 5.

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 start living. Call for appointment. Offices in Gulf Breeze and Navarre. See ad, page 4.

SPINE & JOINT, LLC

Sheila Mohammed, MD, PhD 4507 Furling Ln, Ste 213, Destin 850-281-8186 DrSheilaMohammed.com We are a medical clinic that treats pain naturally through remedies such as prolotherapy, prolozone, ozone, platelet-rich plasma and stem cell treatments. See ad, page 24.

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PILATES STUDIO PILATES CORE TRAINING Barbara Bruni, Owner 1308 Dunmire St, Pensacola 850-287-5836 PilatesCoreTraining.com

Feel what it feels like to move and feel good again. From athletic training to rehab sessions, PCT can accommodate every level. We offer mat, Gyrokinesis and equipment classes. Private or group sessions available for all levels. Visit website for class schedule and pricing.

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 the coast. Variety of equipment and mat classes are offered 6 days a week. Tone your core with Pure.

RED LIGHT THERAPY CRYO850 PERFORMANCE & RECOVERY

4495 Furling Ln, Ste 10, Destin 850-279-4145 Cryo850.com

Therapeutic wavelengths of red and near infrared light increase blood flow, oxygen and nutrients, and increase ATP (energy). More energy, healthier skin and enhanced testosterone in men.

See ad, page 13.

REFLEXOLOGY BODYWORKS BY BULL THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE 211 Hollywood Blvd NE, FWB 850-651-2286 BodyWorksByBull.com

Reflexology is a science based on the principle that there are reflexes in the feet and hands which correspond to all of the glands, organs and body systems.

Reflexology is a unique bodyworks therapy using the thumb and fingers on reflex areas .Lic # MM14353. See ad, page 19.

Natural Awakenings of Northwest Florida

www.NaturalAwakeningsNWF.com

MAURI B HOLLAND, LMT

125 S Alcaniz, Ste 1, Pensacola 850-501-5391 MauriBerniceHolland@gmail.com Facebook.com/maurihollandlmt IG @MauriMassageAndYoga Offering a one-hour Reflexology session. Helps to promote relaxation and over all body wellness.

See ad, page 39.

OSTEOPOROSIS OSTEOSTRONG

880 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze 850-480-7333 Cordova Pensacola 1151 Office Woods Dr, Ste D 850-480-7119 OsteoStrong® is a scientificallybacked concept with proven technology focused on improving your overall health by focusing on the skeletal system. See ad, page 7.

REIKI FELICIA MCQUAID

Virtual, In-Person Sessions and Classes 850-240-9180 MiracleMindset111@gmail.com MiracleMindsets.com TheHealingClinicFWB.com Reiki allows source energy to flow and naturally heal the body, heart and soul. Find balance, harmony and wellness. Reiki is a part of Miracle Mindsets. See ad, page 8.

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 24.

SKIN CARE VIVACE

Baird Chiropractic & Med Spa 1796 Navarre Sound Cir, Navarre 850-936-8664 SuperiorHealthNavarre.com Provides the most dramatic skin results with less pain and less downtime. The results are both immediate and improve over time with multiple treatments.

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 night’s 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 and CO2 laser periodontal treatment. No mercury fillings. See ads, pages 23 and 31.

SPIRITUAL CENTER UNITY OF PENSACOLA

Jamie Sanders, Minister 716 N 9th Ave, Pensacola 850-438-2277 • UnityOfPensacola.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 17.

STEM CELL THERAPY AGELESS SOLUTIONS

BAIRD CHIROPRACTIC & MED SPA 1796 Navarre Sound Cir, Navarre 850-936-8664 SuperiorHealthNavarre.com

It is more rational, practical and medically preferable to help nature regrow or regenerate the superior biological structures and organs with which we were born.

Call today for a free consultation on how regenerative therapy is a better option. See ad, page 3.

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