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HEALTHY LIVING HEALTHY PLANET

Health for the Healers

Northwest Florida Edition

ay is as good as it gets on the Emerald Coast, a place where the getting is always good. Our rainy April has been rewarded with beautiful flowers. New leaves, bright green and fully open, fill oncebare branches that have been scraping the sky for months. The howling cold winds of winter are now completely gone, replaced by the perfect warm days and cool evenings that we will savor until the summer heat settles in, sending us all to the beaches or air conditioning. It makes sense that this restorative, lifegiving month is the one when we celebrate Mother’s Day, honoring the Daralyn & Scott Chase ultimate life givers. If you’re like us, you can get a little overwhelmed trying to find an adequate way to thank someone who has always been there for us. From our first breath through our toddler years, from the first day of kindergarten to the senior prom and beyond, Mom was always there to love and encourage us, and to pick us up and heal what hurt, whether it was a bloody knee or a broken heart. Mothers are protectors and healers, so maybe the best gift is one that protects and heals her. We hope this issue of Natural Awakenings, which focuses on women’s health, will provide plenty of inspiration. Throughout this issue you’ll find tips and tools for staying strong and healthy. Our local business spotlight (page 22) focuses on OsteoStrong Integrative Wellness Center, whose owner brought the franchise to Pensacola after using the OsteoStrong method to naturally reverse her own osteoporosis. Because financial strength is important too, don’t miss our interview with two local experts on sustainable investing—a way to grow your nest egg while making the world a better place. Read all about it on page 26, and RSVP for a free spot in the local sustainable investing symposium on May 20. This month’s cover story, “Integrative Women’s Wellness: Five Top Health Concerns and What to Do,” page 28, will bring you up to date on the chronic conditions women most frequently face, from cancer to depression, including the latest natural and medical treatments and therapies. Moms-to-be (and those who love them) should be sure to read our Healthy Kids article, “Natural Mama: Holistic Approaches to a Healthy Pregnancy,” on page 38—and, for future reference, clip and save our Conscious Eating article, “Baby Bites: Healthy Homemade Food for Tiny Tummies,” page 34. We also have the latest on sustainable fashion (page 32) and bioidentical hormones for long-term health (page 40), as well as an excellent primer on the different types of bodywork, from Swedish massage to myofascial release (page 36). As you peruse these articles, please note the advertisers who support Natural Awakenings, and consider connecting with them for your health needs. They make this magazine possible and offer the products and services that make our lives better. Wishing a heartfelt happy Mother’s Day to all moms—past, present and future— for giving us all a seat on this fabulous ride called life. Cheers! &

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Natural Awakenings is a family of 50+ healthy living magazines celebrating 26 years of providing the communities we serve with the tools and resources we all need to lead healthier lives on a healthy planet.

Contents 18 HARNESSING THE

HUMAN MIND

Bayside Hypnosis Offers a Natural Way to Break Bad Habits And Boost Self-Control

22 BUILDING BONES

OsteoStrong Integrative Health and Wellness Center Strengthens the Skeletal System

28 INTEGRATIVE

WOMEN’S WELLNESS

Five Top Health Concerns and What to Do

32 SUSTAINABLY STYLISH

Eco-Fashion that’s Kind to the Planet

34 BABY BITES

Healthy Homemade Food for Tiny Tummies

36 STAY FIT WITH

BODYWORK THERAPY

Enhance Workout Performance and Recovery with Massage

38 NATURAL MAMA

Holistic Approaches to a Healthy Pregnancy

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40 DEVAKI LINDSEY BERKSON on Bioidentical Hormones for Long-Term Health

42 HOMEOPATHY TO THE RESCUE

Create a Family First-Aid Kit

DEPARTMENTS 10 news briefs 14 health briefs 16 global briefs 18 therapy spotlight 22 community spotlight 24 healthy kids

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32 green living 34 conscious

eating 36 fit body 40 wise words 42 healing ways 46 calendar 46 classifieds 47 resource guide

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new affordable primary healthcare model has emerged on the Emerald Coast. Larissa Coffey, a nurse practitioner who uses Direct Primary Care (DPC) at her Gulf Breeze clinic, CoreHealth, calls the DPC model “a no-brainer" for people with no insurance or very high deductibles. “Direct Primary Care allows me to spend time with my patients, get to know them and provide less-expensive health services for a low monthly rate,” Coffey says. CoreHealth offers memberships for individuals, families and businesses. Coffey says she helps members achieve optimal health through lifestyle guidance and immediate access to medical care. The clinic is not an urgent-care facility or an ER. It’s open by appointment only Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., but members can text, email or call any time for anything, including immediate care needs, to avoid expensive ER visits if possible. “The foundation of CoreHealth is built on a strong patient-provider relationship centered around wellness and accessibility,” Coffey says. “Patient care is not dictated by an insurance carrier. There are no insurance barriers or contracts. The monthly membership is ultra-affordable and is especially valuable for families and children.” Other benefits of DPC include access to affordable labs and medications, and time- and money-saving virtual evaluations to determine the severity of a situation or condition. For example, a full physical lab bundle costs less than $38, Coffey says. “It's an eye-opening healthcare model that’s gaining momentum across the country," she says. "The time has come to make health care equitable across all economic boundaries while maintaining its integrity." Location: 1101 Gulf Breeze Pkwy., Bldg. 5, Unit 14, Gulf Breeze, FL. For more information, call 850-565-5272, email corehealthdpcfl@gmail.com or visit CoreHealthdpc.com.

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n keeping with its name, Roots Shoppe, in Fort Walton Beach, offers yoga as it was traditionally meant to be: a means of personal growth, not merely a fitness practice. “Our soulmate yoga students are those who have a desire to root down into their authenticity and stand up in their personal power. If they feel like they don’t fit in a yoga class, we want them to come to ours,” says founder and owner Jessica Villarreal-Hays. Between its eclectic retail shop and the attached yoga studio, which holds group and private classes for adults and kids, Roots Shoppe reflects and reinforces the growing trend toward diversity and self-acceptance, Villarreal-Hays says. “Inclusivity, social justice and consent are all matters we put extra emphasis on here,” she explains. “Every body is a yoga body—every shape, fitness level, color, gender, nationality, etc. Rather than a heavy focus on fitness, our focus is on you connecting in with your body and your breath, varying your practice to whatever feels good for you in that moment.” Roots Shoppe’s yoga studio overlooks the water, with high ceilings, cork floors and expansive views. It offers multiple weekly yoga classes Monday through Friday, including SoulShine, Unwind, Traditional Kundalini, Summoning Shakti, Gratitude Flow, Flow On-The-Go, Kundalini Energy Flow, Ananda Flow and YoGay, “a rainbow flow for every body.” It also holds special classes for the lunar cycles each month, as well as pop-up specialty classes. Location: 357 Beal Parkway NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL. For more information, visit CGypsyMuse.com.

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Stone Soup Relocates, Expands in Fort Walton Beach

tone Soup ISC, which offers holistic and alternative healing and operates a metaphysical retail shop, has moved from Beal Parkway to Carmel Drive in Fort Walton Beach. “The new space is bigger, and we are able to continue our mission to remain a spiritual place where like-minded people can gather,” says owner Jan Myers. Stone’s Soup’s Healing Hut and meditation center are now combined with its spiritual library. Crystal Light Healing Bed, Shamanic Energy Therapy and Energy Body Balancing appointments can be booked online at IntuitiveSpiritualCenter.org. Massage appointments are booked through individual Massage Therapists also on our website. The library will be open during regular business hours, Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday meditations will continue weekly from noon to 1:30 p.m. Check with Myers to reserve a meditation space. Among the services Stone Soup offers are readings, psychic medium sessions, palmistry, reiki healing, chakra balancing and shamanic energy healing. (Visit its monthly calendar online.) It also offers house clearings and blessings in our local area. The retail shop sells locally crafted jewelry, paintings, walking sticks, screen-printed Tshirts and other items; a large supply of stones, crystals and metaphysical tools; and options for crystal wrapping. In addition, Stone Soup hosts a variety of classes, including crystal grid workshops, introductory tarot, basic spiritual tools and reiki certification just to name a few. “Class and workshop descriptions can be found on the Services page of our website,” Myers says. “Follow us on Facebook for up-to-the-minute progress. And pardon our dust; we're working hard to provide you love and light on your journey.” Location: 314 Carmel Dr., Ft. Walton Beach, FL. For more information, visit IntuitiveSpiritualCenter.org. See ad, page 15.

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he Powerlink Business Expo—an opportunity for local businesses to build brand awareness among tech leaders and practitioners from Fortune 500 companies—will be coming to the Sanders Beach–Corrine Jones Resource Center on May 11 and 12, beginning at 8:30 a.m. both days. Advance registration is required to participate. “This event is going to be a nice change from being cooped up in the house and not having personal contact,” says expo producer Katrice Johnson, owner of The PowerLink Expo, in Pensacola. “You can share your company’s message with some of the brightest minds in the open-source ecosystem, including customers, partners, and community contributors. If you’re a business owner and want to grow your business, this event is a must-attend.” The expo will include several opportunities for business owners to learn from and connect with others, including workshops and speed networking. The keynote presentation on May 11 will be by author Steve Wilmer, who will talk about how business owners can “dream big.” “In-person participation is limited due to Covid restrictions; however, part of the event will be virtual so you won’t miss out on anything,” Johnson says. Location: 913 South I Street, Pensacola, FL. To register, visit ThePowerLinkExpo.com/registration. For more information, contact Katrice Johnson at 850-291-3003 or info@ThePowerLinkExpo.com. 12

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People in the “poorest of the poor” communities in which money is not a high value can feel as happy as people in high-income Scandinavian countries, concludes new research from Canada’s McGill University. For the study published in PLOS One, interviewers studied 678 people living in Bangladesh and the Solomon Islands, both extremely low-income countries. People in remote fishing villages with subsistence-level incomes reported very high levels of “subjective well-being”, which they attributed to spending lots of time with family and being in nature. Villagers that had migrated to urban areas for work were more likely to gauge their well-being by economic and social factors, and reported lower feelings of wellbeing, leading researchers to speculate that monetization, especially in its early stages, may be detrimental to happiness. “When people are comfortable, safe and free to enjoy life within a strong community, they are happy—regardless of whether or not they are making any money,” says Chris Barrington-Leigh, a professor at McGill’s Bieler School of the Environment.

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As convenient as store-bought baby food is, it can pose hidden dangers for infant brains, say U.S. congressional investigators. A report issued by the House of Representatives on February 4 found “dangerous levels of toxic heavy metals,” including arsenic, lead, cadmium and mercury, in baby foods made by major companies Hain Foods, Gerber, Beech-Nut and Happy Family Organics. Walmart, Campbell Soup Company and Sprout Organic Foods refused to cooperate with the investigation. On March 5, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration pledged to enact new standards, increase inspections and testing, and support research to lower baby food contaminants. Low levels of exposure to heavy metals can cause serious, irreversible damage to children’s brain development, studies show. Naturally present in the environment, they enter baby foods through soil, water and air; companies attempt to minimize this impact through processing. In one example, Hain Celestial, which makes Earth’s Best Organic, says it no longer uses brown rice, which can harbor arsenic.

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A natural, non-pharmaceutical remedy for anxiety disorders that affect 40 million Americans is as close as our beds, say University of California at Berkeley researchers. In Nature Human Behaviour, they reported that a sleepless night can trigger up to a 30 percent rise in anxiety levels, but a full night of slumber stabilizes emotions. The type most apt to calm and reset the anxious brain is deep sleep, also known as non-rapid eye movement, slow-wave sleep during which neural oscillations become highly synchronized and heart rate and blood pressure drop. The researchers used brain scans to identify anxiety levels in 48 volunteers after nights of deep or restless sleep. “Without sleep, it’s almost as if the brain is too heavy on the emotional accelerator pedal without enough brake,” says the study’s senior author Matthew Walker, professor of neuroscience and psychology. A second survey of 280 people online found that the amount and quality of sleep people experienced from one night to the next predicted how anxious they would feel the next day. Even subtle nightly changes in sleep affected anxiety levels. 14

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The new Robert L.B. Tobin Land Bridge connects people with nature in the heart of San Antonio across a sixlane highway at Phil Hardberger Park. Private donations and a five-year bond program approved by voters helped fund the $23 million bridge, the largest wildlife crossing of its kind in the U.S. Wildlife and vehicle collisions are a big problem across the country, increasing by 50 percent in 15 years, with an estimated 1 to 2 million large animals killed by motorists every year, according to National Geographic sources. In the U.S., 21 threatened and endangered species face extinction partly because of traffic accidents. Wildlife crossings are seen as an effective solution to the problem, with fatality reductions of up to 95 percent, depending on the location. The San Antonio bridge is notable for its size—150 feet wide and 150 feet long—and that it accommodates people, too. Animals in the 330-acre park that benefit from the bridge include ringtails, squirrels, coyotes, lizards, raccoons and deer. They are using it as intended, and it also serves as a habitat for native plants.

Critters React to Warming Temperatures in the Rockies

A 13-year study at the University of Colorado at Boulder published in the journal Ecology reveals that the popular goldenmantled ground squirrel and 46 other species of rodents and shrews in Colorado are climbing uphill to escape warming temperatures in the state. The report states that, on average, the ranges of the animals have shifted more than 400 feet in elevation since the 1980s. Montane mammals, or those already living at higher elevations like the ground squirrel, have moved up 1,100 feet on average. It‘s a significant change that could rob them of their environmental niche. The same species may be harbingers of larger and more urgent changes in the Rocky Mountains. Colorado has warmed by nearly 3.5 degrees Fahrenheit since the 1980s because of human-caused climate change. As the state continues to heat up, scientists say that ponderosa pine forests and other mountain ecosystems will have to move higher to find cooler weather. Beginning in 2008, the team visited multiple sites in Colorado’s Front Range and San Juan mountains to collect records of the current ranges of 47 species of rodents and shrews. They compared their findings with approximately 4,500 historic records from museum collections dating back to the 1880s and included animal specimens stored at the university museum, which houses nearly 12,000 mammals from Colorado.

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Climate Change Makes Pollen Season Worse for Allergy Sufferers

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A new study by the University of Utah published in the journal PNAS found that pollen seasons have been getting longer and more intense in North America over the last 30 years, aggravating asthma and weakening defenses against respiratory viruses, resulting in more emergency room visits that disrupt lives. Researchers comparing pollen metrics between 1990 and 2018 from 60 monitoring stations indicate that seasons are starting up to 20 days earlier and lasting up to eight days longer, affecting millions of allergy sufferers. The study looked at variable factors such as temperature, rainfall, frost days and carbon dioxide concentrations, and found that an increase in mean annual temperatures was the strongest driver. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 19 million adults have been diagnosed with hay fever, an allergic reaction to pollen, a fine powder from plants that can come into contact with the eyes, nose, mouth and throat. www.NaturalAwakeningsNWF.com

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he human mind might be the most powerful natural tool for losing weight, stopping smoking, conquering a phobia, or making other healthy changes that require self-control. The difficulty is in harnessing that power. That’s the goal of hypnotherapy, says Michelle Spencer, a master hypnotist and the owner of Bayside Hypnosis, in Pensacola. There’s a world of difference between the cartoonish, entertainment-inspired vision of how hypnotism works (involving a man with a pendulum and a hapless audience member acting silly on stage), and the therapeutic reality of modern hypnotism, which ultimately is a tool for self-empowerment. “Hypnosis is simply a deep state of relaxation, allowing the unconscious mind the opportunity to change moods, habits and behaviors for the better,” Spencer says. “It reduces the chatter in a person’s mind so they can focus and take action on their goals to be successful.” Real hypnosis isn’t much like what most of us have seen on TV or in the movies, she says. “You can’t be ‘made’ to do anything, and you always have free will. You have to demonstrate you can pay attention and follow directions in order to be accepted as a client.” She notes that hypnosis is currently taught at many major medical schools, including Harvard Medical School and Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons. All branches of the military, the secret service and many law enforcement agencies have used hypnosis for decades. “Hypnosis has been part of the healing arts since the 1800s,” she says. “Top athletes and corporate executives use hypnosis and custom suggestions to sharpen their focus, increase self-confidence and overcome performance problems.”

Healthy Healing Hypnosis is particularly popular and effective for helping people overcome bad habits, reduce phobias, and manage anxiety and stress, Spencer says, but the number one reason people come to Bayside Hypnosis is to lose weight. Her clients often find that shedding pounds is just the beginning of the benefits of hypnotherapy.

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“Most of my clients begin for weight loss, but over time they discover how their self-esteem and motivation improve by getting rid of a lot of emotional baggage,” she says. “My business thrives because I assist people to overcome patterns and habits that they no longer want. I’m humbled and truly amazed at how much hypnosis can do to help people feel better, love healthier and let go of the things from the past that hold them back.” Another area of specialty for Spencer is pain management. Chronic pain is a fact of life for millions of Americans—and so is reliance on potentially dangerous pain medications. Spencer helps her clients manage their pain in a healthy way, by harnessing and focusing the power of their minds. “Your state of mind affects your physical symptoms,” she explains. “Hypnosis can provide relief so you can get back to living.” Spencer was trained by master hypnotists and is a member of the Master Hypnotist Society. “I served as an apprentice and intern for over a year, observing and training with some of the best hypnotists in the world,” she says. “A high level of training and ethics are prominent in the Master Hypnotist Society.” Her Pensacola practice is also a school where she teaches other people how to become hypnotists, for fun or as a profession. Location: 700 S. Palafox St., Ste. 200-A, Pensacola, FL. For appointments or more information, call 850-347-5700, email Michelle@ BaysideHypnosis.com or visit BaysideHypnosis.com.

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Other Therapies When they visit a center, OsteoStrong members also have access to additional wellness modalities, including Joovv redlight therapy, HydroMassage, Vibeplate vertical vibration therapy, BioCharger energy revitalization platform and pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy. Osborne says that list will grow even longer over time. “OsteoStrong is committed to constantly identifying additional modalities that can help our members with their overall well-being,” she says. “Because of this, we expect to continue to invest in new technology at our centers.” As the Covid vaccine becomes more widely available, Osborne also plans to host regular wellness talks to educate the public about the importance of bone health. She’ll be posting updates on the OsteoStrong Facebook page. Her two centers adhere to Covid protocols to ensure a safe environment for members and employees. Locations: 880 Gulf Breeze Pkwy., Gulf Breeze, Fl; 1151 Office Woods Dr., Ste. D, Pensacola, FL. For more information, call 850-480-7119, email cordova.pensacola@ osteostrong.me or visit OsteoStrong.me. See ad, page 25.

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ost of us want to grow our nest eggs. Most of us also love the idea of supporting a favorite cause in a robust, long-term way. Jacey Cosentino and Chesley Allegri, local financial advisors with Morgan Stanley, help people do both through “sustainable investing,” designed to generate wealth while making a positive impact on the world. On May 20 they’re hosting a free virtual symposium, Using Your Dollars for Good, featuring three national experts in the field. For more than a decade, Morgan Stanley has been a leader in helping accelerate the growth of sustainable investing for mainstream investors. The strategy was twofold: disinvestment from companies with environmentally harmful practices, and investment in promising companies with eco-friendly missions and policies. Over time, Morgan Stanley expanded that environmental model to include other popular themes, like social equity-, diversity- and faith-based portfolios.

Investing with Impact The beauty of “investing with impact” is that it can be every bit as successful toward achieving specific financial goals as traditional investment, Allegri says. In fact a February 24 report from Morgan Stanley Institute for Sustainable Investing, “Sustainable Funds Outperform Peers,” notes that during the pandemic in 2020, sustainable funds had better returns 26

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and reduced investment risk compared to traditional equivalents. “For years the assumption was that if you invested in a way that aligns with your values and beliefs, you wouldn’t be able to adequately plan for retirement or other investment goals. We still encounter this mindset from time to time, but it’s just not true,” Allegri says. “Whether your goal is to divest from fossil fuels or to promote health and well-being, quality education, gender equality, affordable and clean energy, sustainable cities or even responsible consumption and production, these themes and more are available to you without the fear of lack of performance in comparison to traditional investments.” Individuals and businesses can incorporate sustainable investments throughout their portfolio or as a component of it, Cosentino says. “Let’s say you want to support minority-owned business: You can incorporate many of these investments into not only IRA plans, but brokerage accounts as well through a customized selection of mutual funds, ETFs and individual stocks.” Investing with impact has obvious appeal for endowments and foundations, she notes—plus donors like knowing they’re supporting not just the organization itself, but also companies with similar values.

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is director of Investing with Impact and head of Impact Solutions at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. Thompson is executive director of Morgan Stanley Global Sustainable Finance and the company’s “Plastic Waste Resolution”—a commitment to facilitate the prevention, reduction and removal of 50 million metric tons of plastic waste from rivers, oceans, landscapes and landfills by 2030. Morgan Stanley is the only major financial services institution to make such a commitment. Also speaking will be Sara Nelson, co-founder and executive director of the Romero Institute, a California-based nonprofit law and public policy center with two main projects, the Lakota People’s Law Project and Greenpower. Her presentation, Challenging Injustice and Creating Solutions, will focus on combining public education, grassroots organizing, policy initiation and high-impact litigation to expose the sources of injustice and implement life-sustaining solutions. “We hope everyone will find at least one of the sessions to be of interest and useful,” Cosentino says. “Many people are still learning about impact investing, and we don’t believe it’s a trend. Hopefully it will be the way we all invest in the future.” Cost: Free, but registration is required by May 19. To register or for more information, email Jacey.Cosentino@morganstanley.com, call 850-470-8033 or text 850-600-6382. Jacey Cosentino and Chesley Allegri are financial advisors with the Wealth Management Division of Morgan Stanley in Pensacola, FL. The information contained in this article is not a solicitation to purchase or sell investments. Any information presented is general in nature and not intended to provide individually tailored investment advice. The strategies and/or investments referenced may not be appropriate for Jacey Cosentino all investors as the appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy will depend on an investor’s individual circumstances and objectives. Investing involves risks and there is always the potential of losing money when you invest. Information contained herein has been obtained from sources considered to be reliable, but we do not guarantee their accuracy or completeness. The views expressed herein are those of the author and may not necessarily reflect the views of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC or its affiliates. The returns on a portfolio consisting primarily of Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) aware investments may be lower or higher than a portfolio that is more diversified or where decisions are based solely on investment considerations. Because ESG criteria exclude some investments, investors may not be able to take advantage of the same opportunities or market trends as investors that do not use such criteria. Investments and services offered through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC. CRC3513809 4/21

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lung cancer, although 19 percent diagnosed have never smoked. The next most deadly are cancers of the breast, colon/rectum, pancreas and ovaries. Breast cancer deaths have dropped by 40 percent since 1989, thanks to greater awareness, early detection and better treatments. “Women learned from the AIDS crisis that making noise gets results,” says Domar. “Look at how far breast cancer research and treatment has come in the past 10 to 20 years, how powerful Breast Cancer Awareness Month is, and that everyone recognizes that pink ribbon.” Common symptoms: Bowel changes, lingering sores, fatigue, lumps, unusual discharge, difficulty digesting or swallowing, nagging cough or hoarseness, belly or back pain. New research: An international research team has identified a direct molecular link between meat and dairy diets and the development of antibodies in the blood that increases the chances of developing cancer. Medical advances: Painful, invasive biopsies may become a thing of the past. Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a simple blood test that detects more than 50 types of cancer, as well as their location within the body, with a high degree of accuracy, and the City of Hope Cancer Center, in Los Angeles, has developed a urine test that analyzes cell-free fragments of DNA to detect cancer. Preventive strategies: Vitamin D supplementation lowers the risk of mortality across all cancers, German researchers found, estimating that if all Germans older than 50 took such supplements, up to 30,000 cancer deaths per year might be avoided. A 10-year study found that people between 55 and 74 that took a low-dose aspirin at least three times each week lowered their risk of all types of cancer by 15 percent and overall mortality by 19 percent.

One in three American women die from heart disease, more than all cancers combined. “Unfortunately, awareness that heart disease can and does happen to women remains low, and this results in delay of care,” says cardiologist Nicole Harkin of Whole Heart Cardiology, in San Francisco. “Women tend to seek medical care later in the course of their heart attack and with more risk factors, resulting in poorer outcomes, and they are more likely than men to die of their first heart attack.” Women have different symptoms of heart disease than men, are often misdiagnosed and have a 20 percent greater risk of dying within five years of a heart attack. Pregnant women that develop hypertension are two to five times more likely to later develop cardiovascular disease. Common symptoms: Heart pressure, fatigue, breathlessness and pain between the shoulder blades. New research: Eating more than seven servings per day of refined grains like croissants and white bread increased the risk of heart disease by 33 percent and stroke by 47 percent, concluded a study

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fibromyalgia, lupus, celiac disease, Type 1 diabetes, psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis, are linked to genetics, environmental triggers, some medications, obesity, injuries and stress. Common symptoms: These vary widely, but may include achy muscles, fatigue, recurring low-grade fever, joint pain and swelling, skin problems, abdominal pain and swelling, hair loss, swollen glands and tingling in hands and feet.

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New research: Eating significantly fewer foods containing the amino acid methionine, found at high levels in meat, fish, dairy and eggs, could slow the onset and progression of autoimmune disorders such as multiple sclerosis in high-risk individuals, reports a study in Cell Metabolism.

in The British Medical Journal. In a Stanford study, participants that ate plant-based meat for eight weeks had improved markers of heart health, lower LDL levels and lost two pounds compared to those eating meat. Medical advance: To successfully fix a floppy mitral valve that’s hampering blood flow in the heart, doctors can guide a catheter up a patient’s leg vein and staple the troubled parts of the valve with a tiny clip, a safer and less invasive procedure than openheart surgery. Preventive strategies: Eating nuts several times a week lowers by 30 to 50 percent the risk of heart attacks, sudden cardiac death and cardiovascular disease, four large cohort studies have shown. Older women with high fitness levels have one quarter the risk of dying from heart disease as women that are out of shape, report Spanish researchers.

Autoimmune Diseases The prevalence of autoimmune diseases has grown by one half in two decades, even as medications and targeted therapies have kept more patients active and out of wheelchairs. “Where it used to be the norm for many physicians to consider women with some autoimmune illnesses to be neurotic, that approach is now being recognized as being abusive and unacceptable. This is a critical step towards recovery,” says chronic fatigue expert Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D., author of From Fatigued to Fantastic! About 80 percent of the 23 million Americans that suffer from debilitating autoimmune diseases are women, and those conditions tend to develop during childbearing years. The eighth-leading cause of death among women, these illnesses shorten lifespan by an average of eight years. The 80-plus diseases, including 30

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Medical advance: Evidence is mounting that low doses of naltrexone, a substance-abuse treatment drug, can treat conditions like lupus, Crohn’s disease and rheumatoid arthritis by normalizing the immune system and relieving pain with few side effects. “It costs only about 70 cents a day, is made by compounding pharmacists and is remarkably beneficial for a host of autoimmune conditions,” says Teitelbaum. Preventive strategy: To fight inflammation, take a daily turmeric or curcumin supplement that includes piperine (black pepper) for better absorption. A University of Houston meta-study in Nutrients found that curcumin supplements improved symptoms in 14 osteoarthritis, two ulcerative colitis and eight Type 2 diabetes studies.

Hormonal Imbalances The past 20 years has seen significant improvements in the studies and treatments of female hormonal issues. “There are now treatment options that allow women to transition into menopause, options for prevention of osteoporosis and momentous changes in fertility,” says Stephanie Seitz, a naturopathic family physician in Scottsdale, Arizona. At the same time, she adds, “I have seen environmental toxins rising in my female population. I see young girls coming in with polycystic ovary syndrome, early menarche and painful menstrual cramping; women having trouble getting pregnant for unknown reasons; the rise of fibroids, premature ovarian insufficiency and endometriosis.” Hormones are the body’s chemical messengers, regulating processes ranging from hunger to blood pressure to mood and playing a key role in reproduction. They have come under assault from endocrine disrupters, thousands of largely unregulated perand polyfluoroalkyl substances, abbreviated PFAS. These “forever chemicals” are found in everything from plastics to cushions to canned foods, and are in the blood of 98 percent of Americans. Studies have linked them to girls experiencing puberty one year earlier than 40 years ago; to rising cases of infertility, miscarriages and low birth weight; to menopause occurring two to four years earlier; and to obesity, polycystic ovarian syndrome, endometriosis and breast cancer. Common symptoms: Because hormones regulate all of the body’s processes, symptoms of imbalance run the gamut and may

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include fatigue, weakness, erratic menstrual cycles and weight gain or loss. New research: Early menstruation increases the likelihood of hot flashes and night sweats decades later at menopause, according to a University of Queensland study. Eating five teaspoons of extra-virgin olive oil daily reduced women’s moderate to severe menstrual cramps by 83 percent in two months, Iranian researchers found. Medical advance: A major study of 9,000 postmenopausal women with hormone-sensitive breast cancer showed 94 percent that received hormonal therapy, but not chemotherapy, did not have recurrences. Preventive strategies: To avoid toxic chemicals, buy organics; replace plastic kitchen containers with glass; replace Teflon pans with ceramic or cast-iron; use chemical-free cosmetics and shampoos; nix air fresheners and chemical cleaners; and check out food and care products at the Environmental Working Group (ewg. org). To help detox the body, consider working with a naturopathic doctor to develop a program that may include cleansing foods, herbs, saunas, elimination diets and chelators such as activated charcoal and algae.

Depression

Common symptoms: Sadness, anxiety, flat feeling, loss of motivation or feelings of pleasure, change of eating or sleeping patterns, low energy, difficulty concentrating or headaches. New research: Sleeping irregular hours, doing night shifts and working for more than nine hours a day have been shown to put women at higher risk of depression, while eating more dietary fiber in produce, grains and legumes significantly lowers this risk. Medical advances: For the estimated one in four people with depression that doesn’t respond to medication or therapy, emerging approaches offer fresh hope. Low doses of the anesthetic drug ketamine lifted the depression of 70 percent of hard-to-treat subjects by targeting specific serotonin receptors, Swedish researchers report. Transcranial magnetic stimulation, which uses magnetic pulses to stimulate parts of the prefrontal cortex, lifts symptoms for 50 to 60 percent of subjects, studies show. Preventive strategies: Eating at least two servings a week of wild-caught, oily fish or a daily 1,000-to-2,000-milligram fish oil supplement with a 60-to-40 EPA to DHA ratio has been shown to be effective for symptoms of depression, bipolar disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and postpartum depression. Taking a brisk daily walk in nature with a friend or dog lowers four factors linked to depression: a “nature deficit”, physical inactivity, low vitamin-D levels and isolation. Natural health writer Ronica O’Hara can be reached at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

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Women are twice as likely as men to develop depression, with one in four having a major episode at some point in life, yet fewer than half seek treatment. “Many women are too busy caring for others and feel guilty about their depression, fearing it could get in the way of their caregiving goals,” says New York psychoanalyst Claudia Luiz. “Many have the fantasy that if they open that door and allow themselves to focus on their feelings, they won’t be able to keep going.”

Depression occurs most frequently in women ages 25 to 44, and one in five teenage girls reports having had a major depressive episode, a number that has exploded due to social media use. Psychotherapy is effective for 62 percent of adults with depression, antidepressants work for 54 percent and combining the two is helpful for 72 percent.

May 2021

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Sustainably Stylish Eco-Fashion that’s Kind to the Planet by Kajsa Nickels

year from rarely worn manufactured clothing and the lack of recycling. The greenhouse gas emissions from the production of these textiles total more than 1 billion metric tons per year, more than produced by international flights and maritime shipping combined. Sustainable clothing is important for both the planet and those wearing the clothing, says Jeff Garner, a fashion designer in Franklin, Tennessee, who founded the eco-label Prophetik. “The worst effect is the washing of clothes. The synthetic fabrics and dyes come off in the laundry process and go into our groundwater and oceans, including the microplastics from polyester clothing.” Jay Charlton, founder of the UK’s Viva la Vegan fashion brand, believes eco-friendly fashion does not have to be poorly produced or poorly designed. Nor does it mean choosing between a million different options, says Charlton, who found her passion for vegan-statement apparel after adopting a vegan diet. “One easy choice here is organic cotton over conventional cotton. While not perfect, it is better for the environment. Most organic cotton is produced under better working conditions for the farmers, too,” she says. She also stresses the importance of reading labels to determine where clothes originate. “The next time you go shopping, seek out sustainable vegan fabrics and fair wear policies to do what’s right for the planet, people and our animal friends.”

he trendy “fast fashion” industry standard that originated in the early 1990s has had far-reaching effects that continue today. With a production turnaround time as short as four months, designer knock-offs made with inexpensive materials line the shelves of shopping centers throughout the world. But cheap textiles come with a hidden price tag. According to the documentary The True Cost, consumers worldwide buy around 80 billion new items of clothing per year, a 400 percent increase from 20 years ago. A report by the UK-based Ellen MacArthur Foundation, which advocates a regenerative, circular economy, found that more than $500 billion in value is lost globally every

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Clothing from companies like Fair Indigo use more sustainable fabrics and ensure better lives for garment workers.

Sustainable Yet Stylish Just because something is safe for people and the planet doesn’t mean it can’t also be fashionable. Fair Indigo, located in Madison, Wisconsin, is a sustainable clothing company that specializes in garments made from organic Peruvian pima cotton. According to president and co-founder Robert Behnke, Peruvian pima cotton is prized for its longevity and durability. “We want to show the world that organic and sustainable does not have to be either too ‘crunchy’ or too trendy. The clothes that people wear every day— the clothes that make them feel comfortable—these are the brands that will have the greatest impact in truly changing the world.” Fashion doesn’t have to be brand-new in order to be in style. Although secondhand clothing has been regarded negatively in the past by some, it has become more popular in recent years, especially during the COVID-19 crisis. Market researchers predict that resale clothing sales will increase 185 percent in the

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next decade compared to 20 percent for fast fashion. Creative ways we can help reduce clothing waste while staying in style include the following: Clothing exchange parties. Friends and family members can swap clothes and nonsized items such as purses, hats and scarves in fun, socially distanced events. Creative mending. People that have extra time on their hands may like to learn a new skill. Also known as visible mending, creative mending includes freestyle stitching around holes and tears, and both beaded and Japanese shashiko embroidery. Repurpose into something new. If an item of clothing is beyond repair, it doesn’t have to be thrown away. Old T-shirts can be turned into blankets, pillowcases and even coin purses. Men’s dress shirts can be transformed into dresses for young girls or onesies for babies. Kajsa Nickels is a freelance writer in Salisbury, Massachusetts. Contact her at Kajsa.BlueMountain@gmail.com.

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Baby Bites Healthy Homemade Food for Tiny Tummies

or the first year of a baby’s life, breast milk and formula are the main sources of nutrition, but as early as 4 to 6 months, a little one may be suited to try solid foods. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, when a baby consistently holds their head up, has started to sit upright, has doubled their birth weight to a minimum of 13 pounds and exhibits an interest in food, they are ready. Anjali Shah, a board-certified health coach and author of The Super Easy Baby Food Cookbook, is a proponent of homemade purées and soft finger foods. “A store-bought sweet potato pouch can cost $2.50, whereas one sweet potato is under a dollar, and you can get multiple meals out of it,” says Shah. “So, budget-wise, it’s a lot cheaper. It’s also healthier because you can control what’s in your baby food.” The process is easy. “If you have a spoon and a fork, that’s a pretty good start, and if you have a blender, that’s really all you need,” says Amy Palanjian, author of Busy Little Hands: Food Play! and blogger at YummyToddlerFood.com. A very basic technique, which both she and Shah employ, involves boiling or steaming vegetables and fruits, puréeing them with a fork or blender to the desired smoothness and freezing one-ounce portions in ice cube trays. Once frozen, the cubes can be popped out, kept in labeled freezer bags and thawed to serve. They recommend a progression from thin, smooth purées to chunkier blends, and from very mild, single foods to progressively more adventuresome and complex flavors and textures. “Start with a really mild fruit like avocado or a really mild vegetable like carrots, green beans or sweet potato,” Shah advises. “Introduce one food every two or three days to make sure your baby is not allergic and that it suits their digestive system.” In addition to purées, parents can offer their babies small-cut, softened versions of foods that they can hold in their hands and gnaw, a technique called baby-led weaning. “Your baby will pick it up with their fists, stick it in their mouth and drool all over it and gum it up. It teaches them to chew very early on,” Shah explains. “Kids need healthy fats for proper brain development,” Palanjian says, suggesting a splash of olive oil in a broccoli purée or a dab of peanut butter in oatmeal. She also favors healthy proteins like a purée made with hard-boiled egg yolk slathered on a piece of toast or a well-blended bit of salmon. 34

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“At 7 or 8 months, you can add lentils, beans and grains, and around 9 or 10 months you can start introducing mild spices—cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, turmeric, cumin, coriander. For example, if you’re going to make a lentil soup for yourself, you could add a few fresh, aromatic herbs like rosemary, oregano or thyme, and then for your baby, you can mash up that same lentil soup and serve it to them. The key is to avoid the hot spices like black pepper, cayenne or chili powder,” Shah says, noting that salt should be avoided in the first year because a baby’s kidneys cannot handle it. Added sugar is also a big no-no in her book. “The best way to feel like you’re feeding your baby safe food is to serve a variety of foods over the course of a week,” Palanjian says. “But most of all, learn to enjoy this phase of your baby’s life. It can be a fun milestone. Let them explore. Trust them if they turn their face, close their mouth or push the spoon away. There’s no reason you need to force another bite. Let them show you and be in charge of what goes into their mouth. That can be a great way to set the foundation for intuitive eating. We want them as adults to be able to say when they’re hungry and when they’re full, and we often have the tendency to try to override that in our kids. So, if you let that develop as it very clearly does and is present from birth, that can be a great thing to do with little ones.” Sandra Yeyati, J.D., is a professional writer. Reach her at SandraYeyati@gmail.com.

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1 cup frozen wild blueberries 1 pear, cored ½ banana, peeled 1 cup baby spinach ¼ to ½ cup water

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Put all of the ingredients in a large pot. Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer until soft. Once soft, purée in a blender, adding additional water if needed for a thinner purée. Transfer to ice cube trays and freeze for up to four months.

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Stay Fit with Bodywork Therapy Enhance Workout Performance and Recovery with Massage by Marlaina Donato

Tailored Tools “In the context of exercise, someone who trains three to five times per week at a high intensity will likely have a higher level of fitness. However, the demand placed on the soft tissue structures will equally be high, and may require more treatment to offset this. This may vary from once a week to once a month,” says Andy Stanbury, head of soft tissue therapy at Pure Sports Medicine, a London clinic for sports injuries. After working with high performance athletes for 15 years, he always asks, “What do I need to add to improve a patient’s fitness or performance?” For a patient that wants to improve fitness by running, “I would want to optimize their range of movement and stimulate the nervous system in readiness to exercise. I may look to use some myofascial release techniques, active release therapy, instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization or muscle energy techniques. This would of course take place before the run.” For post-run recovery, Stanbury suggests more relaxing modalities, such as gentle massage, combined with breathwork.

The Fascia Factor Fascia, a network of connective tissue, wraps the body in protective layers from the most superficial muscle to the deepest organs and plays a central role in flexibility. This complex netting can become stuck due to inactivity, injury or surgery. Keeping it supple is vital for everyone. Bodywork like myofascial release that targets trigger points—knots of tension—can 36

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herapeutic massage and other bodywork modalities are well-known stress-busters, but they can also hasten recovery after a workout or injury. A little restorative TLC with a bodywork practitioner before or after exercise can combat post-workout soreness and stiffness, maximizing our fitness investments in and out of the gym. Approaches such as Swedish, deep tissue and sports massages, and myofascial trigger point release therapy can boost both blood and lymphatic circulation, giving soft tissues a vital shot of cellular nutrition. Massage modalities affect biochemical processes and on the deepest level, mitochondria—the cell’s energy-producing engines. Research from 2015 published in the journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise shows that massage immediately following injury due to resistance training encourages tissue regeneration.

help to ramp up postoperative and overall injury recovery. “Myofascial release is a technique used to reduce the tension in the fascial membrane. Slowly stretching the fascia will unwind and reduce the pressure on the muscles and nerves, reducing pain and creating range of motion and flexibility,” explains Anthony Hansen, a myofascial release therapist at Therapy on the Gulf, in Naples, Florida. Hansen, who specializes in a “fast release” technique, emphasizes the importance of a gentle approach. “Trigger points are caused by cellular debris encapsulated by the fascia, so it’s much better to stretch it loose than it is to force it. Normally, it takes about three to five sessions, depending on the condition of the patient, for the fascial system to unwind before the patient will feel relief.” Active trigger points refer, or radiate, pain elsewhere in the body while latent points tend to be more localized and are sore when compressed. “From a wholebody perspective and when we put this in

the context of fascial planes, restoration of efficient movement is key, particularly post-surgery and when progressing training load,” says Stanbury. “However, this is not just movement of the body (muscles), but movement of blood, lymph and energy.” A supple, tension-free body helps deter and bounce back from injuries. Regular bodywork, especially Swedish and deep tissue massage, fosters muscle recovery and helps prevent future issues. Self-massage using foam rollers and massage balls or canes can also be very helpful. Bodywork offers full-spectrum perks, points out Stanbury, including “improved tissue mobility and elasticity, more efficient blood circulation and reduced anxiety and stress. This will, in turn, help promote better sleep, which is, of course, where we recover best.” Marlaina Donato is a body-mind-spirit author and composer/recording artist. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

MODALITIES TO HELP EASE PAIN AND STRAIN Swedish Massage: Gentle, gliding strokes to stimulate circulation, lower blood pressure and reduce muscle tension. Deep Tissue Massage: Specific, focused massage to break up muscle congestion and reduce restrictions. Sports Massage: Offered at many gyms, physical therapy facilities and recreational sports events for recovery and prevention. Muscle Energy Techniques: Stretching and hands-on techniques that enable gentle muscle contraction to improve joint function and lengthen muscles. Myofascial Release: Modalities that specifically target trigger points in the muscles and fascia to release adhesions, increase oxygen and reduce pain and tightness include the following: Active Release Therapy: May be beneficial for chronic pain due to repetitive movements, especially where muscle weakness, numbness or tingling/burning is experienced in the soft tissues. Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization: Also known as the Graston technique, practitioners use an array of hand-held instruments for deep trigger points in the fascia and muscles—beneficial after injuries and conditions such as piriformis, muscle-induced sciatica and back pain. Myofascial Cupping: A technique that employs cups to create suction on the muscle tissue to move lymph and blood through the area of deep trigger points.

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Natural Mama Holistic Approaches to a Healthy Pregnancy

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uring her first pregnancy, Sarah Wallace, a former registered nurse in Atlanta, was chronically anemic. “I was so tired I would fall asleep while I was eating dinner,” she says. That pregnancy resulted in a baby with a low birth weight. Fortunately, Wallace learned more about nutrition and wellness. Her now 4-year-old has caught up to the growth charts and is thriving, and her next pregnancy went smoothly. No matter how pregnancy is counted—280 days, 40 weeks or three trimesters— mama and baby share blood, nutrition and air for the duration. “Taking a holistic path before and during pregnancy is about embracing the nature of our bodies and committing to maintaining all aspects of wellness during this journey,” says Nancy Peplinsky, founder of the Holistic Moms Network, based in Caldwell, New Jersey.

Nutrition for Two The right foods nourish the growing baby, the placenta and the mother’s increasing blood volume, maintaining the mother’s body during the complex mission. Whole foods rather than processed are best. The Whole 9 Months: A Week-By-Week Pregnancy Nutrition Guide with Recipes for a Healthy Start, by integrative obstetrician-gynecologist (OB-GYN) Jennifer Lang and dietitian Dana Angelo White, makes it easier to select the proper nutrients along the way and provides ways to deal with nausea and cravings. Choose organic foods when possible to reduce exposures to pesticides. If organic isn’t an option for every food, The Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce, from the Environmental Working Group (ewg.org), can be downloaded and taken to the market. Either avoid foods on the “Dirty Dozen” list or go organic for those items. A high-quality prenatal vitamin fills nutrition gaps. Wallace saw a difference between her first and second pregnancy by switching brands. “The first time, I took generic prenatal vitamins. With the second pregnancy, I found whole-food supplements. I never got that exhaustion, and my second baby was a healthy weight,” she says. “Research has shown that healthy nutrition during pregnancy improves outcomes for mom and baby, while unhealthy food choices can lead to premature childbirth, high-risk pregnancies and poor developmental outcomes in children,” says Peplinsky. 38

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In addition to clean food, it’s important to reevaluate body care products and household cleaners for toxicity. The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health has linked personal care and cleaning product ingredients to endocrine disruption, developmental and reproductive disorders, neurotoxicity and cancer.

Body Love Kristen Burgess, in Fife Lake, Michigan, creator of the website NaturalBirthAnd BabyCare.com, teaches classes for momsto-be. “[Exercise] helps your blood volume increase, brings plenty of oxygen to your baby, increases your stamina and endurance for labor (which is an athletic event), and perhaps best of all, keeps you feeling great,” she writes in her blog. Options such as stretching, walking and prenatal yoga can be soothing for mom and baby. Burgess also advocates prenatal belly dancing to raise the heart rate “while bonding with your baby and relishing your beautiful pregnant form.” Peplinsky notes, “A holistic approach to pregnancy also embraces integrative therapies such as meditation, yoga, acupuncture and chiropractic, which may

assist in reducing stress, minimizing physical discomfort and joint pain, while improving overall life quality for mom and baby.”

Support Along the Way A healthy pregnancy includes assistance. In the U.S., most women choose an OB-GYN, with just over 9 percent of 2017 births incorporating a midwife to support the mother before, during and sometimes after birth. A midwife is medically trained and, depending on state law, may offer gynecological examinations, birth control counseling and prescriptions. On her own or as an assistant to a doctor, she coaches the mother during labor and assists with the delivery, which may be in a home, birthing center or hospital. The American College of Nurse-Midwives, in Silver Spring, Maryland, offers a midwife locator. Another option is engaging a doula that focuses on emotional support for mom, her partner and the family during pregnancy and birth. During labor, she may offer massage, encouragement and breathing coaching. While doulas only provide non-medical care, they can offer evidence-based resources to inform decision-making. There is a database to find one at DoulaMatch.net. There are also books and apps to provide week-to-week details on pregnancy. Genevieve Howland, a childbirth educator in Destin, Florida, and author of The Mama Natural Week-by-Week Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth, offers a weekly article at MamaNatural.com about what’s going on with the developing baby and mother. “Being a holistic mom is about connecting the mind, body and spirit, and approaching wellness with all three in mind,” adds Peplinsky. “The more we listen to our instincts and our needs, the more our health improves during childbearing and afterwards.” Julie Peterson writes about health and wellness. Reach out at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com.

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Devaki Lindsey Berkson on Bioidentical Hormones for Long-Term Health by Linda Sechrist

ormone scholar Dr. Devaki Lindsey Berkson, a nutrition and gut expert as well as a continuing education professor for medical doctors and pharmacists, frequently lectures at conferences to clarify misinformation about hormones, such as the difference between synthetic hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and plant-based bioidentical hormone therapy (BHT). This peer-reviewed, published researcher is the bestselling author of Safe Hormones Smart Women and Sexy Brain: How Sizzling Intimacy & Balanced Hormones Prevent Alzheimer’s, Cancer, Depression & Divorce and a breast cancer survivor of 26 years.

Why do you refer to hormones as nature’s physiologic internet system? Hormones send invaluable “email” signals to cells throughout the entire body and brain.

What is the difference between HRT and BHT? Synthetic hormones are altered by pharmaceutical companies to make them profitable. Bioidentical hormones are like 40

those made by the body and designed by Mother Nature. I advise tracking hormone levels every decade throughout life to determine which levels help an individual feel their best. Unfortunately, doctors are still being taught that hormones are mainly important for reproductive or sexy things, addressing issues like peri- or postmenopause, andropause, erectile dysfunction or disease.

How did the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) affect the use of hormones? Up until 2002, when WHI prematurely stopped one of its hormone study groups which was prescribed a combination of Premarin plus synthetic progesterone, estrogen therapies were the recommended standard of care for menopausal women and the biggest-selling pharmaceuticals in history. Medical journals, research institutions and expert cancer doctors accepted that estrogen was safe and did not increase the risk of breast cancer. Carried out by the U.S. National Institutes of Health from 2002 to 2008, WHI conducted a series of 40 group studies following the health of 161,809

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postmenopausal women. Studies covered various aspects of aging women’s health from diet, bone health and nutrients to heart health and the risk of hormonedriven cancers, as well as two randomized trials on hormone therapies. The resulting claims that the HRT combo of Premarin plus synthetic progestin significantly increased the risks of breast cancer, cardiac events, Alzheimer’s disease and stroke alarmed the public and huge numbers of U.S. doctors stopped prescribing hormones.

What has changed? By 2004, re-analysis of the combo study demonstrated opposite findings, and a 19year follow-up WHI analysis revealed that estrogen protects against breast cancer while on it and even 10 years after, while progestins do the opposite. Dr. Leon Speroff, professor at the University of Oregon and the physician who authored Clinical Gynecologic Endocrinology and Infertility, twice concluded after reviewing every statistical nuance of the WHI, “There continues to be good reason to believe that there are benefits associated with treatment, including improvement of quality of life beyond the relief of hot flushes, maximal protection against osteoporotic fractures, a reduction in colorectal cancers, maintenance of skin elasticity and the possibility of primary prevention of coronary heart disease and Alzheimer’s.” Although new science clearly showed that hormones rule body and brain health and are critical for staying healthy,

fighting illness long-term rather than short-term and lowering mortality timing by preventing heart attacks and strokes, CEOs of Big Pharma companies that provided the synthetic hormones used in the WHI trials continued to fight hard against BHT formulated by compounding pharmacists. Now these very same CEOs have released a BHT combination of estradiol and progesterone and are writing in peer review studies about how much better and safer it is. Big Pharma intends be the sole source of supply. They plan to do that by eliminating their competition: compounding pharmacies.

What is your experience with compounding pharmacists? The FDA purports that compounding pharmacies are dangerous, unregulated and use items that are too complicated to compound. Not true. Compounding pharmacists are skilled professionals at mixing bioidentical hormones to a doctor’s prescription. I’ve successfully been using compounding pharmacies for more than 30 years. A compounding pharmacist should be part of the health team when natural, bioidentical hormones are prescribed. Their knowledge can provide a wealth of experience for doctor and the patient. Furthermore, they provide an invaluable service at manufacturing a safe product that is unique for a particular patient. Hormones are so critical that even if you’re prescribed HRT, it’s better than losing out for decades on the hormone signals that keep your body younger and less inflamed. To be without healthy hormone signals is an aging and pro-inflammatory process to the body. In other words, get hormones any way you can. While synthetic is better than nothing, bioidentical trumps synthetic. DrLindseyBerkson.com offers a podcast archive, blog, newsletter and membership opportunities that include live, monthly, Zoom conversations. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings.

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Homeopathy to the Rescue

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Create a Family First-Aid Kit by Marlaina Donato

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Gentle Go-To Medicine Whether treating a child’s skinned knee or an athlete with a mild to moderate injury, regular potencies offer benefits without a high risk of unpleasant or dangerous contraindicaLedum palustre tions. “In general, homeopathic remedies are safe for people of all ages because if taken as directed, there are no side effects or drug interactions. This is due to the fact that remedies have been made through a process that renders the substances harmless,” says certified classical homeopath Myra Nissen, in Davis and Walnut Creek, California. Classical homeopathic treatment is based on a person’s unique physical, emotional

and mental nature, and requires deeper study to find the most appropriate remedies, but first-aid applications are most often universally straightforward. “A homeopathic first-aid kit at home is useful for cuts, burns, bumps and bruises, insect bites, poison oak/ivy and minor illnesses,” says Nissen. Gentle, but beneficial Arnica montana is perhaps the best-known application, used for acute injury and post-surgery. In a 2016 review of studies in the American Journal of Therapeutics, a team of international researchers found Arnica to be more effective than a placebo for swelling, bruising and post-surgery pain, and suggested it could be an alternative to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Calendula is a heavy hitter for wound care, skin ailments, minor burns including sunburn, diaper rash and post-tooth extraction. It offers antiseptic and antiinflammatory properties and is available for topical and internal use.

Nissen highlights Ruta graveolens and Rhus toxicdendron for soft Rhus toxicdendron tissue injury and tendonitis and suggests Symphitum for serious damage to cartilage and ligaments. For puncture wounds or injuries involving nerves, Hypericum perforatum is helpful. She emphasizes the importance of using remedies immediately and properly to maximize the potential for rapid healing and pain reduction. Birch says that bee stings and allergic

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meaning similar, and pathos— meaning suffering. Basically, it means that a substance has the power to cure the same symptoms it can create,” says Kate Birch, a certified classical homeopath at the HippHealth Center for Holistic Healing, in Minneapolis. “Moreover, the more a substance is diluted through homeopathic preparation, the more potent it can be for healing when given upon homeopathic indications.” For most health conditions, including chronic complaints, homeopaths recommend tailoring remedies to an individual’s constitution, but first-aid applications are relatively universal and simple. Homeopathic first-aid can be administered for muscle strains, splinters, minor burns and even the common cold. Available in health food stores and pharmacies, homeopathic remedies come in various potencies in the form of pellets, tinctures and topical agents.

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he 200-year-old health system of homeopathy is based on natural sources and is unique in its “like cures like” philosophy that uses extremely diluted substances to trigger the body’s natural defenses. “The word homeopathy is derived from two words: homeo—

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healing ways

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When taken at the first sign of a cold or flu, specially combined homeopathic formulas or single remedies can help to lessen severity and duration of certain viruses. Bryonia alba is useful for moderate fever, Gelsemium for general flu-like symptoms, Nux vomica for severe chills and nausea, and Arsenicum album for respiratory and stomach flus. Homeopathic remedies, like all medications, should be properly stored and kept away from children and pets. Also, not all products labeled as homeopathic may be pure. Some products add homeopathic remedies to other ingredients that are not safe; for example, Arnica gel may have alcohol, preservatives and stabilizers, and be harmful if swallowed. While homeopathy offers many benefits, Birch clarifies that it is not designed to be a quick fix and is best approached from a broader view or “a philosophy that shapes your day-to-day life. When you understand these things, once you have the right remedy, it produces instantaneous results.” Marlaina Donato is a body-mindspirit author and composer. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

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Fighting the Flu

A NIGHT OF DEEP, RESTORATIVE SLEEP IS WITHIN REACH

Snoring can be a sign of Obstructive Sleep Apnea with the following symptoms Insomnia • Fatigue • Dry Mouth Throat • Memory Loss Morning Headache • Attention Deficit • Fatigue • Nocturia High Blood Pressure • Depression • Moody • Impotence

THE ANSWER CAN BE A CUSTOM ORAL APPLIANCE

Susan M Welch, DDS FAGD

Diplomat, American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine Diplomat, American Board of Craniofacial Dental Sleep Medicine Diplomat, American Board of Craniofacial Pain Fellow, American Academy of Craniofacial Pain and Sleep Medicine Member, American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine

Dr. Welch focuses a large part of her practice on assisting you in obtaining the best night’s sleep, through simple oral appliances for Obstructive Sleep Apnea. If you have difficulties using, or are intolerant, with a CPAP machine, an oral sleep appliance could be the solution to getting the sleep you deserve.

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responses respond well to Apis mellificia and fevers and headaches to Belladonna. Using Cantharis or Urtica urens for firstand second-degree burns can help to prevent blisters and minimize pain, while Silicea is a good choice for splinters. In general, for all acute cases and injuries, remedies are often taken every hour and tapered down to every four hours upon signs of improvement or lessening of intensity. If results are not seen within two days, it is best to discontinue the remedy.

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THURSDAY, MAY 20

SATURDAY, MAY 22

Using Your Dollars For Good, Investing with Impact Virtual Symposium via ZOOM – 11:30am. Three interactive presentations, each one curated to further explain how to invest in companies that exemplify leadership in social and environmental responsibility. RSVP to register and for Zoom information, email Jacey.Cosentino@MorganStanley.com, Call 850-470-8033, Text: 850-600-6382.

Grand Opening of the Stone Soup's New Expanded Location – 10am-6pm. Explore Stone Soup new location and expanded, open space. Discover locally crafted jewelry, paintings, walking sticks, screen-printed T-shirts and other items among a large supply of stones, crystals and metaphysical tools like options for crystal wrapping.314 Carmel Dr., FWB. For more information, visit IntuitiveSpiritualCenter.org.

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ongoing events 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

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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. PilatesCoreTraining.com.

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 Thoughts of Peace Beginners Meditation – 1:302:30pm. Redefining meditation for beginners w/ Q&A. If your mind feels scattered, stressed, anxious or fearful and you want to take back ownership of your thoughts then this class is for you. Learn to create a peaceful & calm mind on demand whenever

you need it. Facilitator: Lance Bozek. $10/drop-in, packages available. Roots Shoppe, 357 Beal Pkwy NW, FWB. 850-863-1044. RootsShoppe.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.

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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. Pilates Core Training, 1308 Dunmire St, Pensacola. 850-287-5836. PilatesCoreTraining.com. Redefining Meditation for Beginners w/ Q&A 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. 850-287-5836. 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. $15/drop-in, packages available. Roots Shoppe, 357 Beal Pkwy NW, FWB. 850-8631044. RootsShoppe.com. Traditional Kundalini Yoga Class – 6:457:45pm. Gain the vitality and mental clarity to face life in the Aquarian Age with fearlessness and grace. $15/drop-in, packages available. Roots Shoppe, 357 Beal Pkwy NW, FWB. 850-8631044. RootsShoppe.com.

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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. PilatesCoreTraining.com. 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 welcome. $15/drop-in, packages available. Roots Shoppe, 357 Beal Pkwy NW, FWB. 850-863-1044. RootsShoppe.com. 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 a 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.

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. Pilates Core Training, 1308 Dunmire St, Pensacola. 850-287-5836. Pilates CoreTraining.com. 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. Hatha Flow yoga with a quirky flare. $15/drop-in, packages available. Roots Shoppe, 357 Beal Pkwy NW, FWB. 850-863-1044. RootsShoppe.com Wildlings Yoga Class for Kids – 12:30-1pm. This class offers kids ages 5-13 a yoga class designed just for them and perfect for holding attention and engagement. $5/drop-in. 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

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. Ananda Flow Yoga Class – 5-6pm. Class will be comprised of gentle vinyasa, pranayama, & meditation. Ananda is the Sanskrit word for bliss. In this class, my goal is to connect you to that very essence - the bliss that resides within you waiting to be unfurled & expanded bringing you to a higher state of awareness. Class will be comprised of gentle vinyasa, pranayama, & meditation. $15/drop-in. Roots Shoppe, 357 Beal Pkwy NW, FWB. 850-8631044. RootsShoppe.com. YoGay: A Rainbow Flow for EveryBODY – 6:30-7:45pm. This LGBTQIA-friendly class is for those who identify or ally with the LGBTQIA+ community. Join our community in a protected space where you can let your guard down and get real with your body, mind, and spirit. Together, we will explore various styles of yoga suitable for every body! $15/drop-in, packages available. Roots Shoppe, 357 Beal Pkwy NW, FWB. 850-863-1044. RootsShoppe.com.

friday 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 Free Meditation Class in the Park – 5:30pm. Be a mat crasher at the park. As a safe alternative to deep-

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Prenatal Yoga Class – 6-7pm. This class is for gestational parents in every stage of their pregnancy and perfect for any level of yoga experience. Poses are adapted specifically for this special nine month journey that you and your baby are on. $15/drop-in, packages available. Roots Shoppe, 357 Beal Pkwy NW, FWB. 850-863-1044. RootsShoppe.com.

saturday Pilates Advanced Equipment Class – 7:45-11:15am. 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

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EVENT SPACE UNITY OF PENSACOLA FACILITY RENTAL AVAILABLE – Beautiful historical sanctuary that seats up to 300 and/or our Fellowship Hall with tables and chairs for up to 65, stage and kitchen area. Weddings, reunions, networking events. For more information, call 850-4382277. UnityOfPensacola.org.

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

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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 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.

Core Training, 1308 Dunmire St, Pensacola. 850287-5836. PilatesCore Training.com. 30A Farmers’ Market – 9am-1pm. Find local grassfed beef, whole chickens, eggs, goat milk, cheese, produce, hydroponic lettuce, herbs and 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. 30AFarmersMarket.com. 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,

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. Send resume to Info@PilatesCoreTraining.com.

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.

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. 30AFarmersMarket@gmail.com. GrandBoulevardFarmersMarket.com. 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

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.

SUPPLEMENTS FREE EXCLUSIVE PLANT BASED SUPPLEMENTS Try Terra Power Greens for Free! Just pay shipping. TerraLifeStore.com, click free sample set or Amazon. 954-459-1134.

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. UnityPNS.org.

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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 15.

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 27.

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 19.

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 7.

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 13.

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 25.

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 10.

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 18.

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.

Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough. ~Oprah Winfrey

May 2021

GOLDEN ALMOND HEALTH FOOD STORE

KIZIE TOSI, CNM, APRN

DR GABRIEL WATERMAN, DC

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 39.

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 18.

CHIROPRACTIC BLUEWATER CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS CENTER

CRAFTS & GIFTS STONE SOUP INTUITIVE SPIRITUAL CENTER

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 49.

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

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.

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 27.

HENARD FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC

Dr Karen Henard-Carter, DC 4566 Hwy 20 E, Ste 205, Niceville 850-897-1105 • HenardChiro.com A second-generation chiropractor, Dr Henard is committed to chiropractic 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.

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 39.

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 5.

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850-565-9600 Info@DiscoverDynamic.com DiscoverDynamic.com

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 22.

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 22.

DEMENTIA MIND PERFORMANCE CENTER, LLC

FOOD & SUPPLEMENTS BODY-B-HEALTHY

DEPRESSION MIND PERFORMANCE CENTER, LLC

(Located inside Path to Wellness) 240 W Laurel Ave, Foley, AL 251-597-8787 MindPerformanceCenter.com

Natural Alternative Wellness Center 2225 S Ferdon Blvd, Crestview 850-682-8893 • Find us on Facebook

(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 10.

DENTISTRY DR SUSAN WELCH, FAGD

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 10.

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 11 and 43.

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

FARMERS’ MARKETS 30A FARMERS’ MARKETS

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

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.

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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 33.

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850-541-9814 7841 Liberty Ave, Panama City SpikesMedicalHealth.com A primary care clinic provided by a nurse practitioner that offers quality care at an affordable cost for the whole family. Family health care wellness services, diet program, self-care, skincare and nutritional supplements. Virtual visits available. See ad, page 4.

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INFRARED SAUNA PILATES CORE TRAINING

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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 9.

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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 37.

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EMPATHIC PRACTICE

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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 33.

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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 33.

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Navarre Acupuncture and Wellness offers quality acupuncture and Chinese herbology, cupping therapy, moxibustion and Acupuncture Injection Therapy (AIT). See ad, page 15.

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KAREN KENNEDY, MD

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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 22.

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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 9.

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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 7.

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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 37.

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SKIN CARE SPIKES MEDICAL

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A primary care clinic provided by a nurse practitioner that offers quality care at an affordable cost for the whole family. Family health care wellness services, diet program, self-care, skincare and nutritional supplements. Virtual visits available. See ad, page 4.

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STEM CELL THERAPY AGELESS SOLUTIONS

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STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION BARBARA BRUNI Pilates Core Training 1308 Dunmire St, Pensacola 850-287-5836 PilatesCoreTraining.com

Ida Rolf’s 10-Series is a method of bodywork that creates profound and lasting results. Structural Integration is a method of bodywork that creates profound and lasting results. Restructure your body and discover what authentic freedom of movement feels like again. Call to schedule your session today. LMT# MA64267. See ad, page 9.

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FDA-registered thermography (digital infrared thermal imaging) offers breast screenings that are non-invasive and radiation-free, without compression or bodily contact. Valuable for detecting earlystage breast disease and more. See ad, page 18.

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ThetaHealing creates miraclelevel healing with the energy of unconditional love. Identify and clear limiting beliefs. Live your best life now. ThetaHealing is a part of Miracle Mindsets. See ad, page 27.

LAURA TYREE

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TRANSCRANIAL MAGNETIC STIMULATION (TMS) MIND PERFORMANCE CENTER, LLC (Located inside Path to Wellness) 240 W Laurel Ave, Foley, AL 251-597-8787 MindPerformanceCenter.com

DTMS increases the brain’s ability to regenerate and release neurotransmitters. We pair this with brain pathway correction and the nutritional program of Alzheimer’s researcher Dale Bredesen for quick, profound, positive results. See ad, page 10.

WEIGHT MANAGEMENT AGELESS SOLUTIONS 8990 Ortega Park Dr, Navarre 850-529-0770 AgelessNavarre.com

More than 20 years of medical assistance with a weight-loss program that helps you reach your perfect weight while maintaining your energy and health. See ad, page 41.

BAYSIDE HYPNOSIS

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SPIKES MEDICAL

850-541-9814 7841 Liberty Ave, Panama City SpikesMedicalHealth.com A primary care clinic provided by a nurse practitioner that offers quality care at an affordable cost for the whole family. Family health care wellness services, diet program, self care, skin care and nutritional supplements. Virtual visits available. See ad, page 4.

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Serene environment for the study and practice of hatha yoga. Certified instructors. Owner/Director Laura Tyree, E-RYT 500. See ad, page 7.

HOT YOGA OM

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ROOTS SHOPPE

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