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elcome to November, my dear Natural Awakenings family! It’s hard to believe how quickly time has been moving forward. It felt like summer was just last week—and now the holidays are already upon us. And while some of the country might be gearing up for the festive season, our friends to the South are still dealing with the fallout of Hurricane Ian. May I request that we continue sending prayers and support to all our fellow Floridians who were affected. Hurricane Ian really ravaged the coastline. And as we know all too well here in Northwest Florida, it’s a traumatic Daralyn & Scott Chase experience that takes time and a lot of effort and energy to recover from. While natural disasters can create a lot of hardship and destruction, they also provide people with the opportunity to help others who could use some extra support. After rescuing the October issue from the printer in Venice, FL—a hard-hit area where the magazine is printed—I got to witness an amazing display of humanity with unmatched response to our fellow man in need. While driving back home along Interstate 75 north, I was dazzled by the unbelievable outpouring of help I saw along the way. The highway was packed with bucket trucks, utility crews, tree service companies, contractors, builders, demo companies, and more. They were streaming down the road like the Cavalry coming to save the day! It was truly a sight to behold and filled my heart with so much gratitude and awe. I am so thankful I got to observe the unfolding of this beautiful scene where so many people came out to support their neighbors. As we head into this month—devoted to giving thanks—let’s extend some extra gratitude for all those brave, thoughtful, generous, caring and committed first responders, volunteers and other motivated citizens who formed this Calvary to help their fellow Floridians. May we all find ways—big and small—to lend a hand to those in need this holiday season. Speaking of feeling generous and full of gratitude, I couldn’t be more excited for all the amazing happenings in the Natural Awakenings community this month! As always, we’ve got so many informative articles within these pages to help you live your healthiest, happiest life. We also have many awesome events happening—including the Mahabhuta Yoga VegFest taking place November 10 to 13 at the Margaritaville Beach Hotel on Pensacola Beach. This annual festival will feature live music, yoga and meditation, art exhibits, sand art installations—and plenty of vegan food vendors. To learn more, see news brief on page 11. In addition, Dragonfly Yoga in Fort Walton Beach is excited to host renowned yoga teacher Doug Keller for a weekend Yoga Immersion titled Rediscovering Freedom: The Therapeutic Wisdom of Yoga. This event is being held January 20 to 22. For more information, see event spotlight on page 20. Also, we’re excited to announce the grand opening of Emerald Coast Crystal Gallery in Santa Rosa Beach, FL. The gallery specializes in sustainably sourced crystals and minerals. Owners Denny and Shannon Teixeira are excited to share their collection with the community. See news brief on page 10. Wishing you all a month filled with experiences to be grateful for and a heart filled with wonder! Scott & Daralyn

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Contents 22 GRATITUDE IS

GOOD MEDICINE

24 RACHEL JONES

on Grief in the Healthcare Front Lines

26 STAYING SERENE IN TURBULENT TIMES

How to Turn Anxiety into Positive Action

30 12 QUICK FIXES

FOR ANXIETY

Simple Strategies for Mental Well-Being

34 MAKING FOREVER CHEMICALS GO AWAY

Manmade Compounds Pose Lasting Threat to Our Health

36 THE GUT-BRAIN

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40 THE COLORS OF HEALING

Art Therapy for Kids

42 CAREGIVING COMPANIONS

The Many Benefits of Service, Therapy and Emotional Support Animals

• Chakra and Energy Balancing

CONNECTION

How Food Affects Our Mood

DEPARTMENTS 10 news briefs 12 health briefs 14 global briefs 20 event spotlight 24 inspiration 24 wise words 30 healing ways

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CBD Made Easy Expands Florida Distribution

tlanta-based cannabidiol (CBD) provider CBD Made Easy announces two new retail partners in the Florida Panhandle, Staff of Life in Niceville and Pensacola Natural Foods Inc. in Pensacola. Both stores carry several of CBD Made Easy’s issue-specific, high-efficacy, one-ofa-kind CBD Hemp Oils formulated for people suffering from stress, anxiety, pain, sleep disorders, overeating or lack of energy and focus. Founded in 2019 by Andrew Strickman, CBD Made Easy manufactures a full line of products including CBD, cannabigerol (CBG), cannabinol (CBN), tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV) and Delta-8 hemp oils, vegan Full Spectrum Delta-8 THC and Delta-9 THC Gummies, pain topicals and pet CBD hemp oils. “CBD Made Easy products are organic and contain no fillers or synthetic or GMO ingredients,” assures Strickman. The company uses pressed hemp seed oil as the carrier oil instead of medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil to “ensure maximum bioavailability and zero digestive tract issues.” “Additionally, our patented PerfectDose dropper, where one squeeze equals one milliliter, ensures accurate and easy dosing,” adds Strickman. Locations: Staﬀ of Life, 119 Partin Dr. N., Niceville, FL. Pensacola Natural Foods Inc, 916 Michigan Ave., Pensacola FL. See ad, page 41.

Experienced Publisher from Portland Joins the Local NWF Editorial Team

rin Lehn is the former publisher of the Portland edition of Natural Awakenings magazine, in addition to being an editor and freelance writer for numerous Natural Awakenings magazines for more than 18 years. She is also a voiceover artist and RV travel enthusiast based in Portland, Oregon. “I’m so excited to be a part of the Northwest Florida edition Erin Lehn of Natural Awakenings. I consider Florida my second home state, so getting the chance to be so connected to the healthy living community in this amazing part of Florida brings me a lot of joy!” she says.

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Crystal and Mineral Gallery Opens in Santa Rosa Beach

merald Coast Crystal Gallery, a new gallery specializing in sustainably sourced crystals and minerals, is now open along scenic 30-A in Santa Rosa Beach, FL. The store’s collection includes exclusively curated, high-quality crystals for collectors, interior designers, and crystal aficionados. Owners Denny and Shannon Teixeira are long-time collectors of crystals and minerals. “We’re inspired by the opportunity to enhance the lives of others through the beautification and spiritual well-being of crystals,” says Shannon. Emerald Coast Crystal Gallery sources unique crystals and minerals including amethyst, quartz, azurite, fluorite, malachite and apophyllite, among many others. Visitors will find a wide range of sizes and styles to fit any budget. “Beyond specimen pieces, you will find lamps, décor bowls, and large statement pieces to enhance and energize any space,” says Denny. “Our large statement pieces are available for purchase or event/ staging rental.” In addition to their crystal collection, the gallery features specialty jewelry items including hand-knotted Tibetan malas, crystal bracelets, sterling silver rings and bracelets, fashion rings and necklaces. The gallery is also the exclusive partner to Michaela McGill Photography, specializing in high-gloss, limited-edition acrylic crystal images. To celebrate their recent opening, the Teixeira’s will be holding a ribbon cutting with Walton County Chamber of Commerce on Thursday November 10th at 4pm.

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Mahabhuta Yoga VegFest Returns to Pensacola Beach

he Mahabhuta Yoga VegFest is being held November 10 to 13 at the Margaritaville Beach Hotel on Pensacola Beach. This annual festival features an eclectic variety of food vendors, an artisan village, live music, yoga and meditation classes, flow arts presenters and performers, and sand art installations This year’s theme incorporates the free-spirited water tiger, “The water tiger—embodying passion, creativity and life force—reminds us that it’s a time to be brave, bold and adventurous,” shares event co-organizer, Stacey Vann. Mahabhuta Yoga VegFest opens on Thursday, November 10, with an earth mandala ceremony intended to bless the festival’s yoga and meditation space. Over the course of the event, visitors can observe this work of art designed to encourage healing, peace and purification. On Friday, sand sculptors will create unique sand art installations in front of the Landshark Landing Beach Bar & Grill. Dan Anderson, founder of Dan Castles, and his team will build a pinnacle sand sculpture featuring the Year of the Water Tiger. On Saturday, the team at Dan Castles will host a free public sand building workshop, along with family-friendly beach games including corn hole, spikeball and paddleball. Location: 165 Fort Pickens Rd., Pensacola Beach. Weekend passes for this ticketed event can be purchased in advance. Use promo code EQUINOX for 10 percent discount on weekend pass. For more information about the festival grounds, activities, event times, lodging and volunteer, vendor and sponsorship opportunities, visit MahabhutaYogaVegFest.com.

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Different Fibers Produce Different Results Although high-fiber diets reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke and cardiovascular disease, the latest research from Stanford University indicates that not all fibers are equal in their effect on different species of probiotics in the intestines. Arabinoxylan, which is common in whole grains, was found to reduce cholesterol naturally and was easier to digest than long-chain inulin, which is found in onions, chicory root and Jerusalem artichokes. Commonly used for weight-loss products, inulin was linked to a modest decrease in inflammation markers and an increase in Bifidobacterium, a “good” gut microbe; however, at high doses it increased inflammation and raised the possibility of liver damage. November 2022

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Urban Crops Can Have Higher Yields Than Conventional Farming

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A new study led by Lancaster University researchers shows that urban gardens and hydroponics can thrive and may exceed the yields of rural farms. Professor Jess Davies, project lead for the Rurban Revolution project that developed this study, says, “Urban food growing is often dismissed as something that cannot meaningfully contribute to food security.” The paper compiled studies on urban agriculture from 53 countries to find out which crops grow well in cities, what growing methods are most effective and which spaces can be used for growing. It turns out that urban yields for crops like cucumbers, tubers and lettuces can be two to four times higher than conventional farming. Cost efficiency remains an open question and important factor. Most studies on urban agriculture focus on private and community gardens, parks and field growing operations. This one includes “grey” spaces in cities that are already built, but could be used for growing, such as rooftops and building facades. Dr. Florian Payen, lead author and researcher from the Lancaster Environment Centre, says, “Surprisingly, there were few differences between overall yields in indoor spaces and outdoor green spaces, but there were clear differences in the suitability of crop types to different gray spaces. You can’t exactly stack up apple trees in a five- or 10-layer-high growth chamber.”

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Facing threats from invasive pests, climate change and habitat loss, up to 135 tree species—about one-sixth of those found in the continental U.S.— could be lost forever. Only eight of them currently enjoy federal protection. In a study published in the journal Plants People Planet that focused on 881 tree species native to the continental United States, researchers evaluated how endangered each tree is according to criteria developed by NatureServe and the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Murphy Westwood, vice president of science and conservation at the Morton Arboretum, in Lisle, Illinois, and lead author of the study, says, “That’s a lot of species.” Noah Greenwald, endangered species director for the Tucson-based Center for Biological Diversity, notes that trees play foundational roles in ecosystems. When they die out, whole swaths of biodiversity can perish along with them, as well as the ecosystem services that humans depend on. He says, “Trees and forests are really the bench that we all rest on.” Leigh Greenwood, a forest specialist at the Nature Conservancy, believes that preventing new tree killers from reaching the U.S. is critical, saying, “This paper is very much a call to action to bolster the prevention strategies that we have against the entry of new forest pests and pathogens.”

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Concrete Made with Rubber Refuse Concrete consists of water, cement and an aggregate such as sand or gravel. The aggregate has to be mined from the ground, and is now in short supply in many parts of the world, while discarded tires can be partially recycled, but are often burned or relegated to landfills. Attempts to replace some of the aggregate used in concrete with crumbled, used tires has been stymied by a bonding problem because pores in the rubber fill with water when the concrete is first mixed, and become empty holes as the water evaporates and the concrete sets. As reported in the journal Resources, Conservation & Recycling, scientists at Australia’s RMIT University have produced good-quality concrete in which all of the aggregate has been replaced with tire particles. They started with wet concrete in which all the aggregate is comprised of tire particles, then placed it in special steel molds as it set to place pressure on the concrete, compressing the particles and the pores within. Once the concrete dried and set, the cement had bonded much better to the tire particles. When compared to previous 100-percent tire-aggregate concrete produced by conventional means, the preloaded concrete exhibited 97 percent, 59 percent and 20 percent increases in compressive, flexural and tensile strength, respectively.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency data shows the difference in nighttime temperatures in heat island areas can be as much as 22 degrees warmer than temperatures measured outside such locations. This leads to more energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution and other harmful effects. Cool pavement is a road treatment made with no harmful chemicals—just asphalt, water, an emulsifying soap, mineral fillers, polymers and recycled materials—applied on top of existing asphalt pavement. Because the surface reflects, rather than retains heat, it has the potential to offset rising nighttime temperatures. In 2020, portions of eight neighborhoods in Phoenix received cool pavement asphalt coating treatment in areas already in need of pavement preservation. The city partnered with Arizona State University researchers to conduct scientific tests using thermal imaging by helicopter flyovers and temperature sensors embedded in the pavement surface, studying how it could mitigate the urban heat island effect. In October 2021, the pilot program ended and cool pavement has become a regular program for the city’s Street Transportation Department. Similarly, 1 million square feet of roads in Los Angeles have been covered with solar-reflective paint in the GAF Cool Community Project, which includes colorful murals by a local artist on a basketball court, a school playground and a parking lot.

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tress, work and family routines can trap us in a pattern of negative thinking that feeds on itself and creates stress and unhappiness. With our internal and external worlds being bombarded these days with negativity, being optimistic is more important now than ever before. Gratitude is not just a feel-good word. It is an emotion expressing appreciation for what one has—a universal concept in nearly all of the world’s spiritual traditions. Practicing gratitude daily is proven to have actual physiological consequences. It helps lower inflammatory markers, influences epigenetics, improves the immune system and even helps the heart, adding years to life. Optimism has been found to correlate positively with life satisfaction and selfesteem. “Heartfelt” emotions like gratitude, love and caring produce coherent brain waves radiating to every cell of the body, as shown by technology that measures changes in heart rhythm variation and coherence. Our subconscious governs 90 percent of our thoughts and actions. It shapes our every behavior. But the subconscious mind is nothing other than neural pathways that have been established in the brain as a result of past beliefs and conditioning. Our subconscious does no thinking of its own, but rather relies on our perception of the world around us, interpreting verbal and nonverbal cues. When we consciously turn negativity to positivity from the inside-out, the neural pathway associated with negativity will take time to come down fully, so it is critical to practice gratitude regularly. Upon waking in the morning, say 10 things that you are grateful for. Keep a gratitude journal. Put sticky notes all over the house with gratitude messages—on photos, light fixtures, fans, exercise equipment—to create a zone of subliminal positivity. Remember that our perspective can reflect either our pain or our power. That choice is in our hands. Know what you are grateful for each day. Madiha Saeed, M.D., ABIHM, is the bestselling author of The Holistic RX, an international speaker, founder of HolisticMomMD.com and director of education for KnoWEwell.

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fter earning a journalism degree from Columbia University, Rachel Jones spent four years as a reporter in Caracas, Venezuela, including a year and a half as a correspondent for The Associated Press. Her articles have appeared in Time magazine, The Lancet, The Delacorte Review and Scientific American. In her book, Grief on the Front Lines: Reckoning with Trauma, Grief and Humanity in Modern Medicine, Jones examines the emotional challenges that healthcare workers face in hospital emergency rooms, hospices and other front-line settings.

What are your most surprising findings about healthcare heroes? That they’re humans, just like the rest of us. They can make mistakes. Their work affects them, and they take it home. We have this impression that they’re emotionally cut off from their work, and this couldn’t be less true. Also, healthcare workers don’t have all the answers. We have this fantasy that if anything goes wrong, we can go to the doctor and have it fixed, but they can’t save everybody. Even the concept of a hero—that they’re going to swoop in and save us—does a disservice because it feeds into that false impression.

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their licenses, they’ll have to reveal that and be further investigated—even in states where that’s not the case. Another problem is the shortage of doctors and nurses that we’re experiencing and will be experiencing in the next decade as Baby Boomers age. Many places are short-staffed, heightening the burden on those that remain, which doesn’t help retain people. Patching things with travel nurses for short-term contracts isn’t sustainable, and we don’t have enough new people coming into the system.

How do these challenges affect patient care? Medical errors increase when healthcare workers haven’t slept or eaten, which seems to be the standard, especially medical residents who work insane schedules or hospital nurses who don’t have time to take breaks. Also, mental health issues and depression closes them off from colleagues and patients, giving them tunnel vision. Then there are issues such as bullying where because of the toxicity of the work environment, maybe doctors and nurses aren’t sharing information in the way that they should be, and that can have a very detrimental impact on patients.

Why is it important for healthcare workers to remain emotionally connected with patients? Traditionally, doctors and nurses are taught to keep an emotional distance, but that can cause them to compartmentalize and numb out feelings, which then spreads to their personal lives. They may be less able to engage with loved ones and feel disconnected from patients so their work isn’t as meaningful. Most healthcare workers care about people. They want to help patients and want to feel connected, so that disconnection is harmful to them and to their patients who don’t feel seen or cared for.

At the opposite end, some healthcare workers take on their patients’ suffering, bringing it home and obsessing about it. The idea is to find a balance—remaining open enough to connect, but not seeing yourself as the sole responsible person for a patient’s recovery. You’re not entirely in control, so realizing there are other forces at play when things go wrong, even if you made a mistake.

What coping strategies can help practitioners? It’s essential that healthcare administrations provide space and time off for staff to heal and grieve, encouraging staff to speak with chaplains or therapists—normalizing mental health care—and ensuring that therapy is covered by insurance and widely available in safe and confidential settings. Jonathan Bartels, a nurse in Virginia, came up with The Medical Pause—a moment of silence after a patient dies to honor their life, think about what they meant to you and understand you did everything you could to save their life. Honor walks for organ donors are where everyone lines the hallway and watches as a patient is wheeled into the operating room after they’ve died and are going to have their organs transplanted into others. Stepping back for a brief moment of mindfulness is a powerful way to set down emotions, rather than letting them lodge in your body. Self-care—things like yoga, exercise, journaling, taking walks—and peer support are important, but administrations need to make time for them to happen. At Johns Hopkins Hospital, a project called RISE [Resilience In Stressful Events] allows practitioners to page a peer after a bad outcome. Sometimes, talking to someone like you that has been there themselves can be more helpful than a therapist. Sandra Yeyati, J.D., is a professional writer and editor. Reach her at SandraYeyati@gmail.com.

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n this day and age, we have good reason to toss and turn in our beds at night. As our nation faces climate catastrophes, acrid politics, stubborn inflation, unpredictable virus variants and hot-button issues like abortion and guns, there’s good reason our collective anxiety levels are at a high pitch. A recent Yale survey found that 70 percent of Americans report being anxious or depressed about global warming, and a Penn State survey this year found that 84 percent

of us say we are “extremely worried” or “very worried” about where the country is headed. Researchers are coining new terms: “polycrisis”, for complex, cascading crises in interacting systems, and “pre-traumatic stress disorder”, when fear of an outcome makes it as good as real to our psyches. “It’s easy for people to feel overwhelmed now, feeling there are breakdowns and threats on many fronts. People can wonder ‘Where do I even start?’ and feel powerless and hopeless and numb,” says psychiatrist Janet Lewis, M.D., a founder of the nationwide Climate Psychiatry Alliance and a University of Rochester clinical assistant professor of psychiatry. “We are part of a complex system that is moving into new ways of functioning, but there’s no way of predicting ahead of time exactly what all the features of the new ways of operating will be. That makes it impossible for us to wrap our minds around everything that is happening.”

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Taking a Wider Perspective News reports almost always sound dire—just like the amygdala of our brains, journalists often see their function as focusing on threats to alert us to dangers. “Still, if you take the long view of history, we are much better off than we were 200 years ago or

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Still, she adds, “We are also by definition part of the system, and therefore have a responsibility to do what we can. We can’t sit on the sidelines and merely hope that things transform in good directions. The situation being so serious also means that what we do now is really important.” To move from anxiety into effective action, mental health experts advise several strategies: taking a wider perspective, building resilience through self-care and taking individual steps to make a collective difference. As the Dalai Lama encourages, “If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito!”

absolutely be turned into something positive,” says neuropsychologist Barbara Easterlin, of Jackson, Wyoming, an expert on eco-anxiety who is on the steering committee of the Climate Psychology Alliance of North America. “Doing just one thing to help the planet consistently helps defeat anxiety.” Taking action moves us into our power—as 15-year-old Greta Thunberg demonstrated by holding a sign outside the Swedish parliament. Personal actions matter because numbers add up. Only 25 percent of individuals in a social group need to make a shift before significant social change follows, conclude researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Science that analyzed a decade of societal changes in voting, health, technology and finance. Once a group reaches that tipping point, it can trigger a change in the rest of society, says study author Damon Centola, Ph.D., author of Change: How to Make Big Things Happen.

1,000 years ago, but it took many years to make those changes,” counsels Robert L. Leahy, Ph.D., director of the American Institute for Cognitive Therapy and author of the bestselling The Worry Cure and the upcoming If Only. “We never know if something is hopeless until we have all the data, and we seldom have all the data,” he says. “And when it comes to political emotions, many of the predictions that are made by the ‘talking heads’ in media never come true.” Leahy counsels patience: “Social change does not come about by one person doing something. That usually comes about by a long process of millions of people changing their attitudes and changing their behavior. Small efforts can be made on a daily basis that move this slow process forward. We need to take a longer view, rather than expect immediate change.” In this ongoing process, anxiety has its rightful place. “Anxiety makes us look around, figure out solutions and act. This can November 2022

Building Resilience with Self-Care Fears about the shape of the planet and nation are often piled on top of our everyday living anxieties about family and finances, which can induce emotional overload. “We all have a ‘zone of resilience’ or ‘window of tolerance’, outside of which we become more reactive, less able to function effectively. But it is not fixed. We can learn tools to expand it and cultivate the capacity to be with more,” says Easterlin. Therapy can be a part of that process by challenging us to examine “the mental narratives that can exacerbate distress,” says Leslie Davenport, a climate psychology consultant and author of Emotional Resiliency in the Era of Climate Change. It’s important to find a therapist, she says, that “validates that your feelings are a normal response to an existential crisis.” She has helped develop new programs at the American Psychology Association and the California Institute of Integral Studies to train therapists in treating eco-anxiety. For low-cost online support, the Good Grief Network offers a 10-step, 10-week program to help process personal anxiety and grief about climate change. People are also sitting down to share their distress at climate cafes, small local gatherings springing up across the country and globe, including some online. Getting enough sleep, eating healthy and exercising are also key self-care strategies. When anxiety strikes, psychologists advise shifting attention from the head to the body, using such approaches as mindful breathing, dancing and grounding. Meditation, easily accessed these days through apps like Calm and Headspace, helps us to enter into what religious and spiritual teachings call “the still point within.” Rather than “doomscrolling” when anxiety mounts, cutting back our media use can significantly lower stress levels, studies show. Wise media strategies include choosing well-established,

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Moving into Action Virtually no one can take on all the problems of the nation and globe at once—and the good news is that unless we hold high public office, we don’t have to. Instead, “In taking action, focus on what you are good at, what your sphere of influence might be,” advises Lewis. “What are you most heartbroken over? Get involved in that and allow yourself to feel really good about what you’re doing and other people are doing.” By narrowing our focus, we can hone in on an issue and figure out our part in its solution. “We need a broad range of collective action for transformation,” says Davenport. “For climate change, a teacher could bring social-emotional learning to climate education into the classroom or start an after school ‘green club’; an artist could use their creative medium to communicate about climate in a moving way that could engage others; a nurse could create a waste-reduction initiative within a medical setting. These efforts all have ripple effects and help to elevate each other.” In one recent study, people were found to consume less

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energy if they believed their neighbors did so and personally cared about conservation. Our neighborhoods are the place to take the small, meaningful steps that address the “crisis of connection” underlying rancorous national crises, says New York Times columnist David Brooks. He advocates “radical mutuality”, saying, “Nothing we do, however virtuous, can be accomplished alone.” Through simple actions like having casual conversations around town, pitching in to help a family in crisis, bringing a salad to a block party, tutoring a child or holding a civic post, we build the warm relational bonds that strengthen communities. As we meet others that feel as strongly as we do about our issues, our numbers start building and collective action can unfold. “Independent of political beliefs, many people can find common values such as wanting safety for their families, a clean environment with clean waterways and recreation in natural environments,” says Easterlin. That, in turn, helps lower our distress. A recent Yale study found that eco-anxiety was linked to depression only among students not involved in group activities; those engaged in collective action such as being part of an environmental group, working in a letter-writing campaign or going to events or protests did not spiral downward emotionally. “Personal transformation and social transformation happen simultaneously. When you reach out and build community, you nourish yourself,” Brooks says. As Thunberg has put it: “When I’m taking action, I don’t feel like I am helpless and that things are hopeless, because then I feel like I’m doing everything I can. And that gives me very much hope, especially to see all the other people all around the world, the activists, who are taking action and who are fighting for their present and for their future.” Health writer Ronica O’Hara can be reached at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

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t is an all-too-human experience to have anxiety—feeling fear or apprehension about what might happen. A survival mechanism for our species, it can easily get out of hand in times of uncertainty, morphing from a timely signal to a crippling, chronic condition. Happily, mental health professionals have found many useful anti-anxiety strategies to ease us through difficult moments.

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Tap with the Fingers Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is a five-minute approach using two fingers to tap on specific points of the head and chest in a certain sequence. In one 5,000-person study, 76 percent of participants found anxiety relief after three EFT sessions, while only 51 percent experienced relief after 15 sessions of cognitive behavioral therapy.

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“Controlling your breathing is a fantastic hack to help you

move out of a stress/anxiety response state. It’s important to try different breathing techniques to figure out which ones work for you,” says Krista Jordan, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist in Austin, Texas. Many options exist such as breathing slowly into the belly; inhaling through the nose for a count of four, holding the breath for a count of seven and exhaling through the mouth for a count of eight; slowing the breath so that the in and out breaths equalize; and placing mindful attention on our breathing until 10 breaths are completed.

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“EFT sends a calming signal to the brain that reduces your anxiety, which allows for newfound thinking and solutions,” says Colorado Springs therapist Dana C. Avey. Simple instructions can be found online and in YouTube videos.

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Write It Oﬀ with Journaling Whether it’s a three-page brain dump in the morning, a frantic scribbling on paper in a stressful moment or a nightly ritual in a bound journal, writing out anxious thoughts helps clarify worries and puts things into perspective, research shows. Seattle spinal surgeon David Hanscom, a chronic pain expert and author of Back in Control, counsels writing down in longhand whatever is on the mind using graphic and descriptive language twice a day for 10 to 30 minutes, and then promptly tearing it up to let the thoughts go.

Meditate Mindfully Many soothing types of meditation can be tried out on apps like Calm, InsightTimer and Headspace, but the best-studied approach for anxiety is mindfulness, which involves focusing on the breath and body sensations while letting distracting thoughts float by. A 2017 Australian study found that just 10 minutes of daily mindful meditation can help prevent the mind from wandering and is particularly effective for repetitive, anxious thoughts. “Just be clear that having a constant stream of thoughts is fine and part of the process. It’s sadly ironic that people turn to meditation to help with anxiety, and then get anxious that they are doing it wrong,” advises Jordan.

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According to the Harvard Health Letter, “Just a single bout of exercise can ease anxiety when it strikes.” Studies have proven the value of everything from aerobics to swimming and yoga, and it’s even better if exercising can be done outdoors, because decades of research have found that being amidst the sights,

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sounds and scents of natural settings lowers anxiety markers. In a recent study, walking without using a smartphone or another electronic device in urban settings just two hours a week reduced cortisol levels 21 percent in 20 minutes, “which helps to reduce the medical effects of stress, including chronic inflammation, GI disorders and heart problems,” says Santa Barbara-based John La Puma, M.D., co-founder of the ChefMD health media brand and creator of MyNatureDose.com, a free, anti-anxiety walking program.

Say a Favorite Prayer Making a deep spiritual connection—an age-old anxiety solution—can involve praying or for example, reading psalms, saying a rosary, chanting a mantra or reading sacred scripture. Eric Almeida, a mental health practitioner in Bernardston, Massachusetts, recommends the Serenity Prayer: “God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference.” He says, “It doesn’t matter if you believe in God, the wisdom is useful nonetheless.”

Chill Out “Sip cold water, hold ice cubes, take a cold shower, blast the AC in your face. Our body and mind are very connected, so if you can’t cool down your mind, cool

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down your temperature,” advises San Diego-based marriage and family therapist Sarah O’Leary. Some people find the opposite works: taking a long, hot bath infused with essential oils like bergamot, frankincense and lavender.

Get Rooted Stand barefoot in grass or dirt while breathing deeply or imagine the roots of trees growing from the soles of the feet deep into the earth. “This helps ‘ground’ you or ‘root’ you, and can help you find steadiness rather than getting lost in anxiety,” says mindfulness trainer and author Joy Rains of Bethesda, Maryland.

Soothe with Supplements Boston integrative medicine physician Sarika Arora, M.D., of the Women’s Health Network, recommends vitamins B5, B6 and B12 to improve cellular energy, lower cortisol and restore equilibrium to the nervous system; magnesium to support balanced metabolism and increase feelings of calm; L-theanine, found in green tea, to lower stress hormone levels; eleuthero (Siberian ginseng) to limit excess cortisol; and vitamin E to support hormone production and stress recovery.

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Move to Music Relaxing music can be as effective as medication in altering brain function, research suggests, especially if the rhythm is 60 beats per minute, which encourages the slow brainwaves associated with hypnotic or meditative states. Dancing to upbeat music like no one is watching can also chase worries away. Holistic psychotherapist Kellie Kirksey, Ph.D., of Youngstown, Ohio, suggests shaking to a favorite song: “Begin by shaking out the hands while holding the thought, ‘I let go.’ If shaking the hands feels good, add in shaking one leg at a time. Shake the whole body while imagining yourself releasing the tension stored in your muscles.”

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ecades ago, environmental groups urged the banning of what are known as forever chemicals, which have been linked to cancer, compromised immune systems and hormonal imbalances, among other health issues. Today, although some of these man-made per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are being phased out, there’s still much to worry about. “These chemicals are everywhere–in products, in our homes, in our drinking water. They’re even coming down in rain,” says Mike Schade, director of the Mind the Store program of ToxicFree Future (ToxicFreeFuture.org), a national nonprofit based in Seattle. “This is a growing public health crisis.” A recent Environmental Working Group (ewg.org) report says that 200 million Americans are likely drinking water contaminated with PFAS, and that these chemicals are even more toxic than once thought. In June, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) established new health advisories for these chemicals, warning about the toxicity of even lower amounts in water. The EPA is offering $1 billion in grants initially and $5 billion over time to help remove them from drinking water. Recent research has also shown PFAS detected in sludge used as fertilizer in home gardens. “We need action at all levels of government,” 34

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Origin of PFAS Since the late 1940s, forever chemicals have been manufactured for use in products such as nonstick cookware; waterproof, water-resistant and stain-resistant textiles; dental floss; and food packaging, such as microwave popcorn bags and fastfood containers. Firefighters also use foam that contains the chemicals. “Production and disposal of these chemicals is leading to the contamination of drinking water

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supplies and surface water bodies all across the country,” Schade says. “It’s a huge issue, especially in the Great Lakes.” “We’re talking about more than 9,000 chemicals,” says Susie Dai, Ph.D., a leading PFAS researcher and an associate professor of plant pathology and microbiology at Texas A&M University. “Because they contain one of the strongest chemical bonds, the carbon-fluorine bond, they are very stable. That makes it difficult for the chemicals to break down and easy for them to accumulate in the environment.” Several years ago, chemical companies began manufacturing what they deem are less-toxic PFAS. They’re known as either short-chain or alternative PFAS, and include chemicals named GenX and PFBS. “The more that scientists study this very large class of chemicals, the more that scientists find the replacement chemicals are likely just as toxic,” Schade says. The EPA June health advisories include these two new PFAS. Meanwhile, as public concern grows, 11 states have banned PFAS in food packaging, and Congress is considering a similar ban, says Schade. Whole Foods Market has stopped using the chemicals in food packaging, and Keen, an outdoor shoe brand, has phased out use of PFAS in their products. In February, Toxic-Free Future sent rain jackets, hiking pants, cloth napkins, bedding and other products marked as

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stain- or water-resistant to independent labs for analysis. “Seventy-two percent of them contained forever chemicals,” Schade says. Some of these products are manufactured by recreational equipment company REI, which Toxic-Free is urging consumers to write to, asking it to end the practice. In July, Columbia Sportswear received petitions with 48,000 signatures from the Natural Resources Defense Council and other environmental organizations urging the company to eliminate PFAS from its products. Although it has begun taking steps, Columbia has yet to set a timeline or define PFAS sustainability standards. “We can minimize the threat of PFAS contamination by turning off the tap on their use,” says Paloma Paez-Coombe, an associate of Environment Illinois, which participated in the petition drive. “One of the best ways we can do that is by getting a major brand like Columbia Sportswear to publicly lead the way.” These actions, however, won’t fix the problem of PFAS already in drinking water. Dai and other researchers have created a new bioremediation technology using plant-based material and fungi that could clean places where forever chemicals have been disposed. She hopes a similar concept can be applied to PFAScontaminated drinking water. Northwestern University researchers published a paper in August in Science showing PFAS can be destroyed using somewhat harmless chemicals called sodium hydroxide, which is the lye used to make soap, and dimethyl sulfoxide, a medicine for bladder issues. Dai says that before these new approaches, the only way to break down PFAS was to expose them to high temperatures in an incinerator, but that is costly and still introduces harmful chemicals into the environment. Meanwhile, the Delaware-based chemical company Chemours, a spinoff of Dupont that manufactures PFAS, has filed a lawsuit against the EPA saying the agency’s most recent health advisory

regarding PFAS is based on flawed science. Chemours is the same company that has been ordered to pay a $12 million fine to the state of North Carolina after contaminating waterways with PFAS. Schade surmises, “This is an issue that should be of concern to every American, especially when these chemicals are linked to health problems that are on the rise in our communities.” Sheryl DeVore has written six books on science, health and nature, as well as health and environmental stories for national and regional publications. Read more at SherylDeVore.wordpress.com.

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e’ve all heard the phrase, “You are what you eat,” but the connection is more than just physical because food impacts our mood, too. During the last decade, there have been an increasing number of studies exploring what’s called the gut-brain axis and the role that microorganisms in the gut play in mental health conditions like anxiety, stress, depression and other disorders. Depression is a leading cause of disability in the U.S. and worldwide. There are long-held views in medicine that depression is caused by imbalances in brain levels of serotonin—the neurotransmitter that plays a key role in regulating mood and other functions like digestion and sleep. These beliefs resulted in decades of extensive use of antidepressants, most of which boost serotonin in the brain. However, research by University College London, published in July in the journal Molecular Psychology, found “no consistent evidence of there being an association between serotonin and depression, and no support for the hypothesis that depression is caused by lowered serotonin activity or concentrations.” Michael Gershon, M.D., a Columbia University professor of pathology and cell biology, and author of The Second Brain, has explained to psychologists that “scientists were shocked to learn” that about 90 percent of serotonin is not created in the brain, but is actually produced in the gut and carried from there to the brain, not the other way around. This relationship is called the gut-brain axis.

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A recent literature review of 26 studies suggests that imbalances in gut bacteria can disrupt the two-way communication along the gutbrain axis, leading to depression and other psychiatric issues.

Gut Health Equals Mental Health “Gut health is extremely important for mental health,” says Bhavna Barmi, Ph.D., a senior clinical psychologist, relationship therapist and founder of the New Delhi-based Happiness Studio. “The traditional belief that only psychiatry and talk therapy can treat mental health has widened to include lifestyle and food, too.” “The truth is that our food is the primary contributor of the quality and diversity of bacteria in the microbiome,” says Ishi Khosla, a clinical nutritionist and president of the Celiac Society of India. “There is an intricate relationship between the gut and the brain.” Food sensitivities, alcohol and highly processed, refined and sugary foods can lead to a lower diversity of good bacteria and increases in bad bacteria in the gut, which can trigger gut inflammation and unfavorable health conditions. Most mood-related disorders start with inflammation of the brain as a response to inflammation in the gut. “Certain foods, like gluten, can cause an inflammatory response in the gut. Over time, sensitivities to gluten and other foods can lead to a ‘leaky gut’, an impairment of the gut lining that lets toxins into the bloodstream. Often, if it remains unresolved, it leads to mood-related disorders and other chronic health conditions,” says Khosla. Clinical nutritionists and other practitioners use biochemical markers and food sensitivity tests to help identify food ingredients that trigger inflammation in patients. However, if a leaky gut is present, a food sensitivity test may not be very accurate. As Tom O’Bryan, DC, chief health officer of KnoWEwell, explains in his bestselling book The Autoimmune Fix, “When you have a leaky gut, a practitioner may do a 90-food testing panel that comes back sensitive to 20 or 25 different foods. And then the patient exclaims, ‘Oh my God, that’s everything I eat.’ Well, of course it is, because your immune system is doing what it is supposed to do—protecting you from toxins. Once the inflammation in the gut is reduced through the elimination of wheat and other offensive foods, and the implementation of a personalized diet and protocol to heal the gut [takes place], the same food testing panel will correctly identify those few ingredients to permanently avoid.”

Mood-Lifting Foods Kelly Brogan, M.D., a holistic psychiatrist and author of The New York Times bestsellers A Mind of Your Own and Own Your Self, as well as co-editor of the landmark textbook Integrative Therapies for

Depression, recommends making three dietary changes to lift mood: n Eliminate processed foods and food toxins n Add whole foods, good fats and therapeutic foods n Add fermented foods Eating foods that are fresh, whole, simple and organic when available fuels good gut bacteria and eliminates the toxins found in packaged foods such as hydrogenated vegetable oils, preservatives, dyes, emulsifiers, taste enhancers and sugars that can upset the proper balance in the gut. A powerful mood regulator is the omega-3 fatty acid found in such cold-water fish as salmon and trout or taken as a dietary supplement. These fatty acids regulate neurotransmission and gene expression, act as antioxidants and have potent anti-inflammatory properties. Good fats from pastureraised meats, wild fish, eggs, nuts, seeds, olive oil, coconut oil and grass-fed ghee also contribute to mood regulation. “Resetting the gut through good bacteria in probiotics and feeding the good bacteria with prebiotics is a powerful tool to fight mood disorders,” says Khosla. Fermented foods such as sauerkraut, pickles (truly fermented, not just cured in vinegar), kimchi and coconut kefir are natural sources of probiotics. They are delicious and easy to make at home. A 2018 University of Toronto study in the World Journal of Psychiatry identified 12 nutrients to prevent and treat depressive disorders and found that the following foods had the highest levels of those beneficial nutrients: bivalves such as oysters and mussels; various sea foods such as octopus, crab and tuna; organ meats; leafy greens; lettuces; fresh herbs; peppers; and cruciferous vegetables such as cauliflower and broccoli. Choosing what to eat is complex and affected by culture, cost, environment and taste preferences. Dietary changes can be difficult and take time, and those suffering from mood swings, depression or anxiety have additional challenges in making changes. Nutritionists advise starting small by incorporating one or two foods rich in beneficial nutrients and eliminating a highly processed or packaged food or two. Focus on incorporating a rainbow of red, yellow, orange and green foods into meals. “Food therapy to improve mood is inexpensive, free of side effects and can begin to show results within days,” says Khosla. In view of the gut-brain axis, says Barmi, “It is imperative that from this point on, nutritionists, psychiatrists and psychotherapists work together for holistic care of the client to lead to maximum benefit.” Kimberly B. Whittle is the CEO of KnoWEwell, the Regenerative Whole Health Hub online solution for health and well-being. Visit KnoWEwell.com. November 2022

QUINOA AND BEETROOT SALAD WITH A HINT OF MINT YIELD: 2 SERVINGS

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SALAD: ½ cup quinoa 1 medium beetroot, grated 10-12 fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped ¼ cup fresh cilantro 2 Tbsp shelled pistachios, roasted 2 Tbsp golden raisins 1 cup water DRESSING: 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 3 Tbsp lemon juice, adjust to taste 2 cloves garlic, adjust to taste ½ tsp roasted cumin powder Salt and ground black pepper to taste Honey to taste Rinse quinoa and add to a pot. Add water and cook uncovered for around 15 minutes or until all the water is evaporated. Cover the pan and switch off the stove. Keep covered for 5 minutes, remove lid and fluff cooked quinoa with a fork. Set aside to cool.

In a bowl, mix all dressing ingredients and set aside. Place cooled quinoa, grated beets, pistachios, raisins and chopped herbs in a large bowl. Pour the dressing, toss well. Serve cold. Recipe courtesy of Ishi Khosla.

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3 cups almond flour 6 eggs ½ cup honey ½ cup avocado oil 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 1 cup blueberries Preheat the oven to 350° F. In a large bowl, combine all the dry ingredients—almond flour, baking soda and salt—and whisk well. In a separate smaller bowl, combine the wet ingredients—eggs, honey and avocado oil—and blend until smooth. Then pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until thoroughly combined. Fold in blueberries. Line cup muffin tin with paper liners and pour in batter. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Recipe courtesy of Madiha Saeed, M.D., ABIHM. 38

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Blueberries contain compounds that increase beneficial bacteria in the gut, as well as antioxidant properties that are remarkable at protecting our brain. In fact, consuming 1 cup of blueberries per day for three years gets our brain working as well as it did 11 years earlier. Bananas are high in pectin, which helps to normalize movements of the large intestine. Look for gelatin powders from pastured animals. YIELD: 2 SERVINGS 1-1½ cups water ½ cup coconut milk 1-2 frozen bananas 1 cup frozen blueberries 2 Tbsp ground flaxseed 1 Tbsp unflavored gelatin powder 1 Tbsp high-quality fish oil 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1-3 scoops L-glutamine powder (optional) In a blender, combine the water, coconut milk, bananas, blueberries, flaxseeds, gelatin powder, fish oil, cinnamon and L-glutamine powder (if using). Blend until smooth. Add more water for a thinner smoothie, if desired. Serve immediately or pour into ice-pop molds and freeze for a sweet treat later on.

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pening a brand-new box of crayons or making a happy mess with homemade salt dough can provide hours of fun for most kids, but art therapy—based in a clinical setting—can help children achieve emotional equilibrium, cultivate social skills and increase their capacity for learning. Dipping a brush into bright colors or creating a collage under the guidance of a qualified therapist can help a child express what is beyond spoken language: unprocessed trauma, emotional and physical pain or the multilevel challenges of autism spectrum disorder. ““Art therapy is completely different from arts and crafts, or even teaching a child how to do art. The idea behind art therapy is that not everyone attending therapy is able to talk about what is going on inside of them,” says Robyn Spodek-Schindler, owner of Paint the Stars Art Therapy, in Manalapan, New Jersey.

Art and the Nervous System According to 2018 research published in the Journal of Applied Psychology & Behavioral Science, painting-based art therapy has been effective in reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety in preschool-aged children. Dipping into the unconscious wellspring of creative impulse through doodling and drawing, finger painting or taking a photograph can help kids bounce back more easily from bullying or family conflicts, 40

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including divorce. Splashing color on a canvas or throwing pottery has been shown to enhance fine motor skills, increase attention spans and instill a sense of accomplishment. For those that are not neurotypical, engaging in guided artistic expression can foster sensory integration and promote positive social interaction. “I have worked with children who have lost a parent, experienced abuse, abandonment, consequences of addiction in the family, COVID [-19] anxiety and autism spectrum disorders,” says Andrea Davis, founder and CEO of Dallas Art Therapy, in Richardson, Texas. “Many times, the body is expressing the trauma in the form of sleep disturbance, eating changes, anxiety, depression and panic attacks, to name a few. Art-making bypasses the brain’s trauma response. The art therapist is trained to support the person in the process of creation and allows the person to utilize their other senses to express themselves.” Celeste Wade, an art psychotherapist at the Child and Family Art Therapy Center, in Haverford, Pennsylvania, emphasizes that emotional processing cannot occur when an individual is on the alert for potential danger, a physiological response from an overstimulated amygdala. “Trauma needs to be processed for the client to gain mastery and function in a calm state versus fight, flight or freeze. Art making can also activate this area of the brain and have calming effects to counteract trauma responses,” she says.

Willingness, Not Talent The art therapist provides a nourishing presence without art instruction or critiquing, and sessions can be private, in a group setting or include family members. Conversation, combined with art making, is typical in any art therapy session. Schindler stresses that creating pretty images is not the goal of an art therapy session and dispels the common assumption that “the person attending art therapy needs to have either a talent in art or an interest in art. They just need the willingness to participate in a session.” Some children see immediate benefits, while others realize emotional progress after several sessions. Art therapy, sometimes in conjunction with other modalities, not only gives children a voice, but provides them with an opportunity to stretch their wings. Group therapy, says Davis, “can look like working together to create a collaborative mural. In the process, taking turns, hearing one another’s ideas, sharing materials, respecting boundaries and each other’s art becomes an important part of meeting goals.” During an initial art therapy assessment, Wade might ask a client to draw a family of animals, which creates an opportunity “for the client to share about their own family dynamics in a safe way. If the client has experienced any type of familial trauma and I were to present the same directive as, ‘draw you and your family doing something,’ the child may be more hesitant or may shut down.” In a world that can be overwhelming, self-expression through art can give a young person a safe harbor. Schindler accentuates human rapport in the clinical setting, saying, “Art, much like play, is a universal communication tool for children. Sometimes you just feel better when creating and sharing with a trusted person.” Marlaina Donato is an author, painter and composer. Connect at WildflowerLady.com.

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Caregiving Companions THE MANY BENEFITS OF SERVICE, THERAPY AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS by Karen Shaw Becker

nimals offer support to humans in innumerable ways, acting as loyal companions, providing soothing therapy and emotional support, and being attentive service animals for invaluable medical assistance. As animals increasingly take on these roles in public spaces, it is necessary to understand what each category offers and the type of access each is given. “Some people misrepresent their animals as assistance animals in order to bring them to places where pets are not allowed, to avoid fees or out of a misunderstanding of the animal’s role,” states the American Veterinary Medical Association (avma.org). It points out that although service, therapy and emotional support animals are sometimes referred to interchangeably, they are distinct categories, each with its own definition.

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As defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, an assistance animal is “any animal that works, provides assistance or performs tasks for the benefit of a person with a disability, or provides emotional support that alleviates one or more identified symptoms or effects of a person’s disability.” If certain conditions are met, a person may be entitled to keep an assistance animal in a housing facility that would otherwise prohibit animals.

Service Animals The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 defines a service animal as “any dog

that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual or other mental disability.” Aside from miniature horses, no other species are included. Service animals perform such tasks as helping with navigation, pulling a wheelchair, assisting during a seizure, providing protection or rescue work, alerting a person to allergens and interrupting impulsive or destructive behavior.

Emotional Support Animals Emotional support animals (ESA), according to the Fair Housing Act and the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA), can be any species. Both laws require a disability-related need and a recommendation by a medical or mental health professional. ESAs do not have to be trained to perform a particular task and may be permitted in otherwise banned housing facilities. Some international airlines allow them to travel at no extra cost. As of January 2021, following a U.S. Department of Transportation rule-tightening, virtually no American domestic airline allows ESAs to fly free. (Small dogs can still be flown by passengers paying extra.)

Therapy Animals According to the ACAA, therapy animals may take part in animalassisted interventions when there’s a “goal-directed intervention in which an animal meeting specific criteria is an integral part of the treatment process.” Animal-assisted therapy may involve dogs, cats, horses, llamas, pigs and other species, typically in hospitals, schools and rehabilitation centers.

among Canada’s correctional population, for which mental health, addictions and trauma histories are major concerns. Research published in the journal Anthrozoös found that animal-assisted therapy decreased the need for pain medication in people receiving joint replacement therapy. Studies by the Delta Society suggests holding, stroking or simply seeing an animal may lower blood pressure while lessening feelings of hostility and increasing self-esteem. For children, service dogs can be trained to detect the scent of allergens like peanuts or gluten in food and even provide comfort to them and adult witnesses in courtrooms. Be aware that out in public, certain rules of etiquette apply. Service dogs, in particular, should never be approached, talked to or touched unless permission is granted by the dog’s handler. And take no offense if the handler says no. Distracting a working dog can result in potential harm to the handler and may interfere with the dog’s focus and ability to follow potentially life-saving commands or cues. Veterinarian Karen Shaw Becker, DVM, has spent her career empowering animal guardians to make knowledgeable decisions to extend the life and well-being of their animals.

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Why They Can Be Controversial While service animals are highly trained and can even receive certifications as psychiatric service dogs, ESAs are often pets that help a person to cope with daily life or situations they may otherwise find intolerable, such as being in stores, restaurants, museums and on airline flights and other public transportation. Controversy has arisen when some people have pushed the line, claiming their pet is necessary for emotional support, but in reality, are just there to enjoy access benefits. Yet, in a survey of more than 500 Americans, both service dogs and emotional support dogs were viewed favorably, and most participants reported feeling that the majority of people with such dogs were not taking advantage of the system.

The Many Benefits There is seemingly no end to the emotional, physical and mental benefits dogs offer to humans. Regular visits with therapy dogs may improve the well-being of people seeking addiction and mental health treatment. Animal-assisted interventions have been used

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calendar of events

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2 Specialized Health & Nutritional with Dr. Chris Terrell, ND,RDN, CSCS – 1-4pm. Services include blood cell analysis, weight loss, diet and exercise planning, and more depending on the individual's needs. $50, $10 non-refundable deposit. Ever'man Cooperative Grocery & Café, 9 Mile 1000 East 9 Mile Rd, Pensacola. Everman.org.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4 The Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival – 9am-5pm. One of the best-regarded, most popular arts festivals in the United States. The three-day, juried art show draws more than 200 of the nation's best painters, potters, sculptors, jewelers, graphic artists, craftsmen and other artists. Seville Quarter, 130 E Government St, Pensacola. GGAF.org. Holiday Plant Based Cooking Classes – 5:306:30pm. 11/4,11,18. Presented by Dr. Erin Mayfield, a board-certified Lifestyle Medicine physician and Chef Heather Flowers, a certified plant-based personal chef. Learn how to cook a delicious whole plant-centered meal and why eating plant-based foods is healing to your body. Then enjoy eating the meal prepared. $40. Erin@ DrErinMayfield.com. Everman.org.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5 5210 Day of Play – 10am-2pm. Lace up those sneakers...It’s time to get out, get active, and play. We’re challenging families to shut off their computers, tablets, and TVs and head outdoors for some fun. Providing exciting activities, games, sports, contests and physical challenges for the entire family. The City of Pensacola has teamed up with the Florida Department of Health and the 5-2-1-0 Healthy Escambia program for a day of fun activities and to discover healthy lifestyle choices from community sports and fitness partners and health organizations. Free admission. Vince J. Whibbs Sr. Community Maritime Park, 301 W Main St, Pensacola. CityOfPensacola. com/2519/5210-Day-of-Play. Body, Mind, Spirit Market & Vendor Fair – 10am-4pm. 1st Saturday, monthly event featuring local vendors, artisans, holistic practitioners and speakers. This is a family event both indoor and outdoor brought to you by Ericka Boussarhane of Empowerment Schoolhouse. Door Prizes, entertainment and children's activities. Don't forget to check out the Co-op for free samples all day. Free

admission. Ever'man Cooperative Grocery & Café, 315 West Garden Street, Pensacola. Everman.org. Musings of the Divine Masculine Art Show – 11am-4pm. Honoring the Divine Masculine through art. Featuring local artists and vendors. Roots Shoppe, 357 Beal Pkwy, NW, FWB. 850863-1044. CGypsymuse.com.

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 10

special event Mahabhuta Yoga VegFest This annual festival features an eclectic variety of food vendors, an artisan village, live music, yoga and meditation classes, flow arts presenters and performers, and sand art installations

November 10 – 13, 2022 Beach Hotel, 165 Fort Picken Rd, Pensacola Beach MahabhutaYogaVegFest.com Emerald Coast Crystal Gallery – 4pm. Ribbon cutting at Walton County Chamber of Commerce for the grand opening of a new gallery specializing in sustainably sourced crystals and minerals. The store’s collection includes exclusively curated, high-quality crystals for collectors, interior designers, and crystal aficionados. Free. Emerald Coast Crystal Gallery. 4164 W. County Hwy 30A, SRB. 480-747-4542. EmeraldCoastCrystalGallery.com. North Okaloosa Medical Center Breastfeeding Class – 6:30-8pm. Breastfeeding class offers mothers an opportunity to learn all about the Art of Breastfeeding before their baby arrives. Learn the benefits and techniques of breastfeeding and then make your decision on informed knowledge. 850-689-8340 for any questions or to schedule via phone. Free. North Okaloosa Medical Center at the Health Resource Center (HRC) 125-B Redstone Ave, Crestview. 850-689-8340. Eventbrite.com.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Divine Masculine with Lance – 6-7pm. Explore what it means to be masculine and how this relates

to gender identity and sexuality. Lance provides an open conversation to connect and discuss how we can support the emergence of the Divine Feminine while also honoring and celebrating our role as men. Free. Stone Soup, 314 Carmel Dr, FWB. 850533-6565. IntuitiveSpiritualCenter@gmail.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19 2022 Okaloosa Walton Heart Walk – 8-11:30am. American Heart Association's premiere event for raising funds to save lives from USA's #1 and #5 killers - heart disease and stroke. Northwest Florida State College,100 E College Blvd, Niceville. www2.heart.org GSA-GreaterSoutheastAffiliate. CPR, AED and First Aid Training – 8am-1pm. Santa Rosa County Emergency Management is hosting a Community CPR and First Aid Saturday. This a combination CPR/AED and First Aid course. This training is designed to prepare a bystander to be able to provide effective CPR and First Aid care in the event of an emergency. This is not a Professional Care Level course. Santa Rosa County Emergency Management, 4499 Pine Forest Rd, Milton. SantaRosa.fl.gov. An Introduction to Ayurveda with Donna Papania – 10am-1pm. Deepen your practice with the Sister Science of Yoga. Ayurveda is considered, the oldest healing science. Ayurveda places great emphasis on prevention and encourages the maintenance of health through close attention to balance in one’s life. Knowledge of Ayurveda enables one to understand how to create this balance in body, mind and consciousness according to one’s own unique constitution. Dragonfly Yoga, 184 Brooks St SE, Bldg 2, FWB. DragonFlyYoga.com Paint with Spirit – noon-2pm. Presented by Terry Johnston at the Serendipity Art Studio at Stone Soup in the Healing Hut. Terry will ask the “Spirit of Truth” to give you messages in your paints. After putting your name on the back of your canvas or mat board, you’ll swirl or swish on some paint color of your choice, then pass it to the person to your right. They will swish some paint on it and then pass it to the next person until it comes full circle back to you. Then you’ll dry it with a blow-drier while studying the painting that you have before you. Images will start to appear maybe a part of a rabbit, cat, horse, car, plane or whatever. Those are your messages. $25.00 includes supplies. Stone Soup, 314 Carmel Dr, FWB. 850-533-6565. IntuitiveSpiritualCenter@gmail.com.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22 Fall for All – 10am-3pm. 11/22,23,25. Fun for the whole family with a chance to construct terrific turkey headbands to wear for all your holiday celebrations, make beautiful fall clay leaf prints with real leaves and watercolor paint and craft your own recycled bird feeders that hang in your backyards and construct a pollinator plate by drawing and coloring the foods you are eating this Thanksgiving—fruits, vegetables, and spices— that were brought to you by pollinators. $12 adults, $10 seniors, $10 kids, ages 2 and under free. Emerald Coast Science Center, 31 SW Memorial Parkway, FWB. 850-664-126. ECScience.org.

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on going events

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. 850-4994697. 30AFarmersMarket@gmail.com. 30AFarmersMarket.com Free Yoga in Maritime Park – 9:30-10:30am. First Sun of the month. Sponsored by Breathe Yoga and Wellness Center, this one-hour yoga class is open to all ages and experience levels. BYOM (bring your own mat), water, and other props you enjoy. Community Maritime Park, 301 W Main St, Pensacola. Facebook.com/ PlayPcolaParks. Community Yoga Class – 4:30-5:30pm. Enjoy a yoga class and support a charity at the same time,

Let’s Talk about Gut Health (Zoom) – 7pm. Weekly discussions about gut health and why it matters. Also, we will discuss the science of the microbiome and disease. Free. Email to register: PCBPlexus@gmail.com.

wednesday

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.

‘Movers’ & ‘Shakers’ Low Impact Dance Fitness – 9-9:45am. Wed. Join instructor Emily Mixon for an interactive and low impact dance class for seniors 55+. Free. Bayview Senior Center, 2000 E Lloyd Street, Pensacola. 850-436-5190.

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friday

Veterans Talking Circle – noon-1pm. For and by veterans discussing veteran issues that affect your daily life. Free. Roots Shoppe, 357 Beal Pkwy NW, FWB. 850-863-1044. RootsShoppe.com.

tuesday Okaloosa County Farmers’ Market – 7am-2pm. Tue, Thur & Sat. Find seasonal vegetables, fruits and flowers. Free. 1954 Lewis Turner Blvd, Fort Walton Beach. 850-689-5850. Downtown FWB Farmers’ Market – 8am-1pm. 2nd and 4th Sat. Find seasonal vegetables, fruits, handcrafted jams, hot sauces and local honey. Free. 139 Brooks St SE, FWB.

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Walton County Farmers Market – 1-5pm. Find locally grown fruits; vegetables; grass-fed meat; local vendors; and small businesses. Free. 3001 Brown Rd, Defuniak Springs. 850-834-2084. PonceDeLeonFL.com.

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Refuge Recovery Meeting – 6:30-7:30pm. A Buddhist-oriented, non-theistic recovery program offering recovery from all forms of addiction. Free. Roots Shoppe, 357 Beal Pkwy NW, FWB. RefugeRecovery.org.

saturday Grand Lagoon Farmers Market – 8am-1pm. Stroll the docks of the historical Capt. Anderson’s Marina while sampling the region’s local makers, bakers, and growers. Free. 5551 N Lagoon Dr, Panama City Beach. 850-481-6848. 30A Farmers’ Market – 9am-1pm. Find local 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 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 – 9am1pm. Find grass-fed beef, whole chickens, eggs, goat milk, cheese, produce, hydroponic lettuce, herbs and microgreens. Also, the best honey, including Tupelo honey; homemade from scratch breads, pies and pastries; pickled veggies; jams; salsas; BBQ sauces; pesto sauce; tuna and shrimp dips; and the best Maryland crab cakes you have ever had. In addition, beautifully handcrafted soaps. Free. Grand Boulevard at Sandestin, 600 Grand Blvd (in Grand Park between Tommy Bahama and Cantina Laredo), Miramar Beach. 850-499-4697. 30AFarmersMarket@gmail.com. GrandBoulevardFarmersMarket.com. Seaside Farmers’ Market – 9am-1pm. Small, but definitely worth visiting, this beach-front market offers local pasture-raised beef; fresh local produce; homemade bread and bakery items; local and regional honey; heirloom eggs; local berries; pickled veggies; crab cakes; and locally-made kombucha. Free. 2235 East County Hwy 30A, SRB. Niceville Florida Community Farmers’ Market – 9am-1pm. Local and regional produce, honey, mushrooms, farm fresh eggs, bakery items, teas, fresh local seafood and hand-crafted jewelry. Free. Palm Plaza, 1003 C. John Sims Pkwy, Niceville. Palafox Market – 9am-2pm. Find live plants; local fruit; vegetables; herbs; fine art; and antiques. Free. Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza on N Palafox St between Wright St and Garden St, Pensacola. 850-434-5371. PalafoxMarket.com. Body, Mind, Spirit Market – 10am-4pm. First Sat of the month. The Ever'man Cooperative Grocery & Cafe and Ericka Boussarhane of Empowerment Schoolhouse bring together local vendors, artisans, wellness practitioners, speakers, and more for an indoor/outdoor event for the entire family. Free. 315 W Garden Street, Pensacola. 850-941-4321. Facebook.com/EmpowermentSchoolHouse.

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November 2022

Healthy never tasted so good! WHAT IS HONEYMED?

HoneyMed is a delicious blend of raw honey and three powerful superfoods: Turmeric, Ginger and Cayenne pepper.

WHY TAKE HONEYMED? HoneyMed is True Nature’s Medicine with anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, revitalizing and immunity boosting properties

HOW DO I TAKE HONEYMED?

• As the main ingredient in your Morning Vitality Elixir. (HoneyMed + Warm Water + Lemon Juice) • As a sweetener in your tea or coffee. • On Cheese & Crackers with a glass of Wine • In a craft cocktail; Drizzled over fruit or in yogurt • On toasted bread with butter; Mixed in a salad dressing

May your Life be sweet as Honey with the right amount of Spice!

classifieds Fee for classifieds is $20 for the first 20 word and $1 per additional word per month. To place listing, email content to Publisher@NaturalAwakeningsNWF.com. Deadline is the 10th of the month. BOOKS THE TRUE SCHOOL IS LIFE – Free brochures: You Live Eternally- There is No Death, A Fulfilled Life into Old Age, You are Not Alone, Comfort in Need and Suffering. 844-576-0937, Gabriele-Publishing House.com.

BUSINESS FOR SALE A NATURAL FOOD AND HEALTH STORE – Old Thyme Remedies, Inc. has been a family-owned S Corporation in the same location in Pensacola since 2011, serving the Gulf Coast area's need for organically grown & harvested skin care ingredients, cooking spices, medicinal herbs & tea blends, with single herb remedies and specific formulas to address personal health concerns. Please text interest and contact information to 850-516-7655.

EVENT SPACE UNITY OF PENSACOLA RENTAL FACILITY 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 850-438-2277. UnityOf Pensacola.org.

Come see us at the Rosemary or Grand Blvd Farmers Market!

850-797-2786 Visit us online at: HoneyMedBiz.com Retailers may call or email us for wholesale orders: Honeymedbiz@gmail.com

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HoneyMed is not for infants, people with bee product allergy, pregnant or nursing women. Those with diabetes consult your physician

HEALTH COACHES – Looking for likeminded friends to help others with inflammation, gut health, and weight issues. 754202-5445. PCBPlexus@gmail.com.

SERVICES SPIRITUAL COUNSELING AND COACHING – Spiritual counseling and coaching available with Rev Jamie Sanders. Metaphysical approach, meditation and affirmative prayer. Jamie1118@aol.com. 850-438-2277.

The most important thing is to try and inspire people so that they can be great in whatever they want to do.

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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community resource guide

BRAIN HEALTH

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 DR. LYDIA BASTABLE

Doctor of Oriental Medicine & Acupuncture 850-733-6651 221 Gulf Breeze Pkwy Inside Pure Pilates Studio Acupuncture treats anxiety, depression, stress, insomnia, upper respiratory tract, respiratory, eye, mouth, and gastrointestinal disorders, vertigo, headache, tennis elbow, sciatica and low back pain. Acupuncture is effective for allergies, blood pressure problems, sexual dysfunction and arthritis. Call to learn what acupuncture can do for you. See ad, page 19.

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

Navarre Acupuncture and We l l n e s s o f f e r s q u a l i t y acupuncture and Chinese herbology, cupping therapy, moxibustion and Acupuncture Injection Therapy.

ASTRID SLAUGHTER

Organic Color Specialist Inside Le Vogue Salon 609 W Chase St, Pensacola Text 850-602-4497 Holistic haircare, natural looking color, styles, hi-lites, cuts. Your place for happy healthy hair. Text Astrid, your organic color specialist. See ad, page 12.

BODY CONTOURING 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 2.

BONE HEALTH OSTEOSTRONG

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 8.

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.

I am happy because I’m grateful. I choose to be grateful. That gratitude allows me to be happy. ~Will Arnett

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 9.

BREAST SCREENING RADIANT BODY THERMOGRAPHY Candace Parmer Clinical Thermographic Technician 503-775-1812 RadiantBodyThermography.com

Call to learn how we can assist you and your doctor in protecting breasts from disease, excess hormonal activity and overdiagnosisf breast cancer. See ad, page 35.

THERMOGRAPHY ADVANTAGE

Carolyn Olson Certified Clinical Thermographer Gulf Coast Area (LA to FL) 251-623-2225 ThermographyAdvantage@hotmail.com ThermographyAdvantage.com 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 43.

CBD OIL GOLDEN ALMOND HEALTH FOOD STORE

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

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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 39.

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

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

COASTAL MEDICAL INTEGRATION Sheila Decker DC, MS, CAC Barbara Wade, MD 3481 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze 850-903-1708

Providing highly specialized chiropractic care for all ages, focusing on the entire body to treat chronic and acute conditions and improve quality of life. See ad, page 5.

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.

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

Dr. Gabriel and his team focus on the nervous system: the brain, spinal cord, nerves and the spinal structure that protects this delicate system—essential to the body’s ability to function, restore and preserve health. We help individuals and families overcome health obstacles and reach their fullest health potential. See ad, page 13.

CLEANING PRODUCTS NORWEX

Abbie Robinson 850-341-9211 AbbieRobinson.norwex.biz A deeper clean with only water for a healthier home with fewer harmful chemicals, less plastic and less worry. Text or call Abbie for more information. See ad, page 29.

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY SHARALEE HOELSCHER, RCST

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

Certified Rolfer (MA34039) Registered CranioSacral Therapist 850-450-8508 HealingWithBodywork.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 accepted and affordable cash plans.

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 11.

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COLON IRRIGATION COYLE INSTITUTE

9295 Scenic Hwy, Pensacola 850-637-8258 CoyleInstitute.com Colon Hydrotherapy (CHT)—a safe process for colon cleansing. CHT works by gently introducing warm water into the colon for the purpose of softening and eliminating waste. Under the direction of Dr. Michael Coyle, DO, our patients are in the best possible hands. Call to schedule your session today. See ad, page 33.

COUNSELING & MENTAL HEALTH

HEALING MOTION

Kirsten Wilkinson, MA, TCTSY-F, E-RYT 500, RCYT HealingMotionKW@gmail.com 334-492-0837 Healing-Motion.org A private practice that offers somatic therapy, coaching, and embodied practices that support mental health through nervous system self-regulation, lifestyle choices, diet balance, and personalized wellness programs. See ad, page 29.

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

Our non-invasive, drug-free approach helps dementia patients that originally scored in the teens on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment be restored to the point of scoring normal (26-30). See ad, page 9.

DENTISTRY DR SUSAN WELCH, FAGD

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

Healthy digestion, well-aligned physical structure, proper breathing and a good night’s sleep begin with a healthy mouth. We treat snoring, sleep apnea and TMJ disorders, plus crowns, teeth whitening, bridges, veneers, implant restorations, aligner orthodontics, cleanings, digital X-ray imaging and CO2 laser periodontal treatment. No mercury fillings. See ads, pages 21 and 55.

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

Offering Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (Brainsway—a proven tool in the fight against depression that is non-invasive, painless and drug-free) with functional medicine and brain pathway rehabilitation for the most robust changes possible. See ad, page 9.

FARMERS’ MARKETS 30A FARMERS’ MARKETS

850-499-4697 30AFarmersMarket.com Locations: •Rosemary Beach Town Center 28 N Barrett Square, Rosemary Beach 9am-1pm Sundays (Year Round) •30A Farmers’ Market at Palm Plaza 1003C John Sims Pwy, Niceville 9am-1pm Saturdays (Year Round) •Sandestin Grand Boulevard Hwy 98 600 Grand Blvd, Miramar Beach 9am-1pm Saturdays (Year Round) Serene, beautiful, distinctive and exclusive is the best way to describe the 30A Farmers’ Market Family. European and coastal-inspired markets feature local farmers, makers, bakers, and specialty vendors in an inviting market experience. See ad, page 33.

FOOD & SUPPLEMENTS EARTHQUAKE EDDIE BEE

Pollen Based Nutritional Supplements 112 E Shipwreck Rd, Santa Rosa Beach 850-582-6765 Info@EEBSF.com We utilize bee pollen, Royal Jelly and other plant-based foods that are full of lifesustaining nutrients in all of our formulations. Our formulations include a generous portion of bee pollen due to its active role in promoting a strong immune system, increased energy and an overall feeling of good health. See ad, back cover.

GOLDEN ALMOND HEALTH FOOD STORE

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

HERBS ROOTS SHOPPE

357 Beal Pkwy NW, FWB 850-863-1044 C.Gypsymuse@gmail.com CGypsymuse.com O ffering a vast selection of quality herbs, self-care products and metaphysical goods, as well as an experience to remember. See ad, page 12.

HOLISTIC MEDICINE

HONEYMED

Rosemary and Grand Blvd Farmers’ Market 850-797-2786 HoneyMedBiz@gmail.com HoneyMedBiz.com HoneyMed is a delicious blend of raw honey and three powerful superfoods: turmeric, ginger and cayenne pepper. HoneyMed is true nature’s medicine with antii n f l a m m a t o r y, a n t i bacterial, revitalizing and immunity-boosting properties. See ad, page 48.

OLIVE LEAVES HEALTH FOOD CENTER

In the Publix Shopping Center 634 W 23rd St, PC 850-763-8871 • OliveLeavesPC.com Olive Leaves is here to provide you with the f i n e s t - q u a l i t y, f r e s h , natural, organic and whole foods; nutritional products; body care products; and health information in a fun, comfortable, clean, safe environment. See ad, page 39.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS HEALING MOTION

EMPATHIC PRACTICE

2701 N 12th Ave, Pensacola Pensacola • 850-777-3334 Contact@EmpathicPractice.us EmpathicPractice.us Empathic Practice is focused on wellness beyond medication. We believe that mindfulness, not medication alone, will lead you to your best self. Compassionate care for a new path to healing. See ad, page 31.

HEALING MOTION

KAREN KENNEDY, MD

Board-Certified Gynecologist 1118 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, GB 7552 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre 850-916-7766 KarenKennedyMD.com Board-Certified Gynecologist MD, offering full GYN services and proud to feature MonaLisa Touch Laser, a non-invasive treatment for symptoms of low hormones or menopause. Stop suffering and start living. Call for an appointment. Offices in Gulf Breeze and Navarre. See ad, page 2.

Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things. ~Robert Brault November 2022

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.

HOT YOGA STUDIO HOT YOGA OM

222 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Unit A Downtown Fort Walton Beach 850-430-9434 • HotYogaOM.com Hot Yoga Om features far infrared heat, radiant heat, radiant life. Daily classes, amazing teachers, great benefits. Experience it for yourself. See ad, page 18.

HORMONE THERAPY AGELESS SOLUTIONS Cave, MD • Barber, MD

Janis Cook, RN 8990 Ortego Park Dr, Navarre 850-529-0770 Ageless Navarre.com We offer multiple techniques and programs to get you on the right track to better health and a better body. Our services include behavioral therapies, nutritional strategies, hormone replacement pellet therapy, stem cell therapy, prescription medications and, best of all, the support of a caring staff. See ad, page 47.

COASTAL MEDICAL INTEGRATION Sheila Decker DC, MS, CAC 3481 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze 850-903-1708

HYPNOSIS BAYSIDE HYPNOSIS

700 S Palafox St, Ste 200A, Pensacola Michelle@BaysideHypnosis.com BaysideHypnosis.com A full-service weight-loss, smoking-cessation, and anxietyreduction center. We also help people with changing habits, personal development, confidence and self esteem improvement. See ad, page 4.

Board Certified Gynecologist 1118 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, GB 7552 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre 850-916-7766 KarenKennedyMD.com Board Certified Gynecologist MD, offering full GYN services and proud to feature MonaLisa Touch Laser, a non-invasive treatment for symptoms of low hormones or menopause. Stop suffering and start living. Call for an appointment. Offices in Gulf Breeze and Navarre. See ad, page 2.

MYEYEREAD

Jessica Halpern 850-743-5115 MyEyeRead.com

A nationally recognized company specializing in Iridology readings to enhance physical, emotional and spiritual health. See ad, page 19.

MASSAGE THERAPY MINI ESCAPE MASSAGE NAVARRE

1929 Ortega St, Navarre 850-376-7785 MiniEscapeMassageNavarre.com Licensed and professional therapeutic massage. We are skilled, experienced therapists. We are locally owned and operated. We want to help everybody heal. We only do professional massages. LIC#MM41202. See ad, page 13.

Welcome sweet November, the season of senses and my favorite month of all. ~Gregory F. Lenz 52

4164 W. County Hwy 30A 480-747-4542 EmeraldCoastCrystalGallery.com.

A new gallery specializing in sustainably sourced crystals and minerals. The store’s collection includes exclusively curated, high-quality crystals for collectors, interior designers, and crystal aficionados. See ad, page 15.

MYSTICAL PATHS OF PEA RIDGE 5151 Dogwood Dr, Milton In the Dogwood Plaza 850-586-6224

A metaphysical store helping people of all faiths to find the tools to follow their path. Crystals, stones, books, tarot cards and much more. See ad, page 31.

ROOTS SHOPPE

IRIDOLOGY

Decreased libido and energy may be related to low testosterone. Confidential evaluation and treatment provided, ensuring levels are optimal for you. Treatment given in-office or at home. See ad, page 5.

KAREN KENNEDY, MD

METAPHYSICAL SHOP EMERALD COAST CRYSTAL GALLERY

Natural Awakenings of Northwest Florida

www.NaturalAwakeningsNWF.com

357 Beal Pkwy NW, FWB 850-863-1044 C.Gypsymuse@gmail.com CGypsymuse.com Offering a vast selection of quality herbs, self-care products and metaphysical goods, as well as an experience to remember. See ad, page 12.

STONE SOUP INTUITIVE SPIRITUAL CENTER

314 Carmel Dr, FWB 850-533-6565 IntuitiveSpiritualCenter@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, semi-precious stones, wind chimes, diaper cakes and handpainted furniture. See ad, page 21.

MYOFASCIAL RELEASE LAURA TYREE

Myofascial Release Massage Therapist LauraTyree Health in Hot Yoga Om (Downtown FWB) 850-642-1015 • LauraTyree.com A healing sanctuary that relieves stress and alleviates damage caused by tension and strain. Fostering physical, mental and emotional relaxation while performing postures and breathing techniques with the underlying philosophy and relaxed attitude continuing outside of the studio into life. Classes for all levels and private classes upon request. See ad, page 18.

PHYSICIANS COYLE INSTITUTE

Dr. Michael Coyle, DO FACOOG, FPMRS 9295 Scenic Hwy, Pensacola 850-637-8258 CoyleInstitute.com Dr. Coyle offers an unparalleled level of medical care to women all over the Gulf Coast, hoping that, in providing his patients with treatment and relief from the conditions that have so greatly affected their ability to live free from pain, he is offering them renewed hope and enriching their lives. See ad, page 33.

EMERALD COAST RHEUMATOLOGY

KAREN KENNEDY, MD

Board-Certified Gynecologist 1118 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, GB 7552 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre 850-916-7766 KarenKennedyMD.com Board-Certified Gynecologist MD, offering full GYN services and proud to feature MonaLisa Touch Laser, a non-invasive treatment for symptoms of low hormones or menopause. Stop suffering and start living. Call for appointment. Offices in Gulf Breeze and Navarre. See ad, page 2.

SPINE & JOINT, LLC

Sheila Mohammed, MD, PhD 4507 Furling Ln, Ste 213, Destin 850-281-8186 DrSheilaMohammed.com A medical clinic that treats pain naturally through remedies such as prolotherapy, prolozone, ozone, platelet-rich plasma and stem cell treatments. See ad, page 14.

PILATES STUDIO

Aymen A Kenawy, MD, FACP, FA C R , B o a r d - C e r t i f i e d Rheumatologist, specializes in the treatment of arthritis and other rheumatic diseases, and stem cell and infusion therapy. See ad, page 16.

Sheila Decker, DC, MS, CAC 3481 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze

Our skilled practitioners use regenerative injections to signal your body’s own trusted repair system, going beyond masking symptoms; providing long-term relief from numerous painful conditions. See ad, page 5.

ROLFING SHARALEE HOELSCHER, RCST Certified Rolfer (MA34039) Registered CranioSacral Therapist 850-450-8508 HealingWithBodywork.com

Get out of pain once and for all. Treat the source, not the symptom. Enjoy moving freely in a more organized, comfortable and balanced body. See ad, page 11.

REIKI HEALERS REIKI HEALING BY JONI JOHNS

PURE PILATES

Gulf Breeze Proper 221 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, 850-932-3424 Downtown Pensacola 426 S Palafox, 850-607-2772 PurePilatesPensacola.com Join us at Pure to experience the largest Pilates studio on the coast. Variety of equipment and mat classes are offered 6 days a week. Tone your core with Pure.

Aymen A Kenawy, MD 850-215-6400 3890 Jenks Ave, Lynn Haven/PC Info@ecrheum.com DrKenawy.com

REGENERATIVE MEDICINE COASTAL MEDICAL INTEGRATION

OSTEOPOROSIS OSTEOSTRONG

880 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze 850-480-7333 Cordova in 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.

312 Hidden Island Dr, PCB 850-832-4088 Info@JoniJohns.com

Reiki helps us to understand that we are energy beings. Reiki healing brings about many physiological responses as the body and mind relax, allowing the body to repair and rejuvenate itself. See ad, page 8.

SKIN CARE SKINTRENZIXS

348 Miracle Strip Pkwy, Ste 26, FWB 205-718-2611 Skintrenzixs.com Providers of skin education and exceptional customer service in a clean and relaxed spa environment. Our products are pH balanced and extremely effective in balancing the skin. See ad, page 11.

November 2022

SLEEP DISORDERS GULF COAST SLEEP CENTER 2202 State Ave, Ste 104 850-U-SNOOZE 850-876-6693 GulfCoastSleepCenter.com

Gulf Coast Sleep Center is a stateof-the-art sleep research and diagnostic facility with the latest technology for the diagnosis and treatment of sleep apnea. A comfortable, new and clean setting. All COVID protocols observed. No referral required, most insurance accepted. See ad, page 25.

DR SUSAN WELCH, FAGD

106 Wright Pkwy SW, FWB 850-243-1534 WrightParkwayDentalCenter.com Healthy digestion, well-aligned physical structure, proper breathing and a good night’s sleep begin with a healthy mouth. We treat snoring, sleep apnea and TMJ disorders, plus crowns, teeth whitening, bridges, veneers, implant restorations, aligner orthodontics, cleanings, digital X-ray imaging and CO2 laser periodontal treatment. No mercury fillings. See ads, pages 21 and 55.

SPIRITUAL CENTER GIFTS STONE SOUP INTUITIVE SPIRITUAL CENTER

UNITY OF PENSACOLA Jamie Sanders, Minister 716 N 9th Ave, Pensacola 850-438-2277 UnityOfPensacola.org

Unity of Pensacola offers spiritual teachings that empower abundant and meaningful living. We provide philosophy that is spiritual, not religious, and love-based, not fear-based. Rev Jamie Sanders offers spiritual counseling. See ad, page 17.

STEM CELL THERAPY AGELESS SOLUTIONS

Cave, MD • Barber, MD • Janis Cook, RN 8990 Ortego Park Dr, Navarre 850-529-0770 • Ageless Navarre.com Stem Cell Therapy is utilized to seek out inflammation in the body and regenerate any damaged tissue, applying our body’s natural internal repair system. Our services include behavioral therapies, nutritional strategies, hormone replacement pellet therapy, stem cell therapy, prescription medications and, best of all, the support of a caring staff. See ad, page 47.

TELEMEDICINE MARILYN R SMITH

APRN NP-C CNM CPN Affordable Telemedicine Serving all of Florida 561-271-0621 EmaressTelehealth.com A family practice nurse practitioner with additional certifications in women's health and pediatrics practicing since 1989. Primary Care, Women’s Health, Pediatrics. Low Dose Naltrexone Prescriber.

THERMOGRAPHY RADIANT BODY THERMOGRAPHY Candace Parmer Clinical Thermographic Technician 503-775-1812 RadiantBodyThermography.com

Medical Infrared (MIR) technology developed by NASA provides an early, objective warning system that may show neurochemical signals far in advance of damage to the body. See ad, page 35.

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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 radiation-free, without compression or bodily contact. Valuable for detecting earlystage breast disease and more. See ad, page 43.

THETA-HEALING LAURA TYREE

ThetaHealing Healer LauraTyree Health in Hot Yoga Om (Downtown FWB) 850-642-1015 • LauraTyree.com ThetaHealing is a meditation technique and spirituality philosophy, accepting of all religions, with the purpose of getting closer to your beliefs Creator. A holistic healing technique allowing you to clear limiting beliefs with meditation and prayer. See ad, page 18.

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 9.

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 47.

BAYSIDE HYPNOSIS

700 S Palafox St, Ste 200A, Pensacola Michelle@BaysideHypnosis.com BaysideHypnosis.com Hypnotic weight-loss works because it combines common sense, realistic nutrition, and teaches how to think like a naturally thin person with the most advanced hypnotic technology available, performed by skilled, experienced master hypnotists. See ad, page 4.

A NIGHT OF DEEP, RESTORATIVE SLEEP IS WITHIN REACH

COASTAL MEDICAL INTEGRATION Sheila Decker, DC, MS, CAC 3481 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze

Increase your confidence, decrease joint pain and improve overall health with our medical weight loss program that includes custom nutrition counseling and vitamin supplementation. See ad, page 5.

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

YOGA STUDIOS DRAGONFLY YOGA STUDIES

Susan M Welch, DDS FAGD

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

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

Serene environment for the study and practice of hatha yoga. Certified instructors. Owner/Director Laura Tyree, E-RYT 500. See ad, page 18.

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.

HOT YOGA OM

222 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Unit A Downtown FWB • 850-430-9434 HotYogaOM.com Hot Yoga Om features far infrared heat, radiant heat, radiant life. Daily classes, amazing teachers, great benefits. Experience it for yourself. See ad, page 18.

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