Natural Awakenings Northwest Florida October 2020 by Natural Awakenings NW Florida

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HEALTHY

LIVING

HEALTHY

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National CHIROPRACTIC

Health Month

PET CANCER

PREVENTION TIPS LIFE FORCE IN MOTION

RETHINKING

BREAKFAST

TAI CHI & QIGONG

CALM DOWN

NATURAL WAYS TO RELIEVE STRESS

MARK NEPO on the Power of Listening

October 2020 | Northwest Florida

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October 2020

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SOME 20 MILLION AMERICANS ARE THYROID SUFFERERS

The incidence of the disorder affects women in particular with 1 in 8 experiencing the disorder in their lifetime.

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO WHEN YOUR LAB TESTS SHOW NORMAL BUT YOU STILL HAVE THYROID SYMPTOMS?

Why is it that your thyroid test may at times come back normal when you’re still confounded with anxiety and feeling dreadful? In all probability, the reason could be that you may have some type of functional thyroid problem that is being overlooked.

WHY DO 90% OF WOMEN ON THYROID MEDICATIONS CONTINUE TO SUFFER?

Many doctors will look at 2 thyroid patterns: Hyper (Fast) and Hypo (Slow) thyroid. However, the latest research in functional medicine has revealed that there are actually 6 thyroid patterns and over 27 things that can go wrong which can affect the thyroid gland. This can all be revealed in a comprehensive blood test that tests all the necessary markers for thyroid. When you have been treated in the past: • You may have been given an inordinate amount of hormones and prescription drugs. • You may not have been evaluated holistically to take your overall health into consideration. • Steps may not have been taken to balance your immune system. By being prescribed and taking hormones, the hormones may have made the lab tests look good, but left you still in pain and overwhelmed. Your treatment may have concentrated on the two thyroid patterns of Hypo and Hyper, overlooking the other 4 patterns including autoimmune Hashimoto’s, under conversion (low T3), over conversion (High T3) and Thyroid Resistance.

WE CAN BE OF GOOD HELP TO YOU IF YOUR TEST REVEALS THAT YOU FALL WITHIN ANY OF ONE OF THE FOUR OVERLOOKED THYROID PATTERNS.

An effective treatment may not relate directly to the thyroid, but instead could focus on your immune system, digestive tract, adrenal hormones, other toxicity issues and other possible causative factors.

DO YOU HAVE THE CONDITION KNOWN AS HASHIMOTO’S?

This is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in the United States, and it’s an immune rather than a hormonal issue. It is where your body’s immune system attacks your thyroid.

THE ANSWER LIES IN BALANCING THE IMMUNE SYSTEM

Although your medications may balance your TSH, they don’t really do much to alleviate your symptoms of Hashimoto’s. It is only through balancing the immune system where success can happen. In our clinic, we utilize drug free neurological and metabolic treatment protocols to balance the immune system and restore overall function.

MY HOLISTIC APPROACH WORKS BEST WITH COMPLEX DISORDERS LIKE THYROID, FIBROMYALGIA, IBS AND CHRONIC FATIGUE

In my clinic, I look to address the root causes of a thyroid disorder and help restore the thyroid naturally using customized dietary nutrition and natural supplements. I also look at the patient neurologically to make sure that the brain, immune system, and hormonal system are working properly.

THIS IS A DRUG FREE APPROACH

My approach avoids the unwanted side effects of pharmaceuticals in restoring proper hormonal function.

YOUR SPECIAL INVITATION We are offering a Limited Time Consultation and Exam for only $47 (from October 1st - October 31st, 2020) which we normally charge $225 for, to see if you have a Thyroid Problem that we can help you with. You may call our office today at 850-785-9372 between the hours of 9 am and 6 pm Monday through Friday to request your Special Thyroid Evaluation.

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letter from publisher

Sally Forth

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urprise! I’m here!” Sally said, as she decided to drop in on our area as a Category 2 hurricane. None of us had expected her arrival. We’d all been holding our breath as we followed the weather reports. But as the hours passed, there was that familiar, creeping realization: We were in the crosshairs of yet another potent and damaging storm—sixteen years to the day after Hurricane Ivan, a Cat 3 hurricane, followed exactly the same trajectory, and just about two years after Michael, a Cat 5, devastated Panama City. Living on the Gulf Coast is an incredible privilege, but Mother Nature makes sure that it’s never boring. The Gulf is beautiful and serene, yet within hours it can become a raging tempest, not to be trifled with. Perhaps Mother Nature also wants to ensure that we never Daralyn & Scott Chase forget our shared vulnerability as human beings. We were putting the finishing touches on this issue in the wake of Hurricane Sally, and it was impossible to miss the thematic parallels between what we’ve endured so many times as a Gulf Coast community and what we’re enduring as a country. As publishers, our goal is always to be positive and uplifting, and that’s particularly true now, when stress and negativity threaten everyone’s physical and emotional health. Our feature article, “Calm Down: Taming the Flames of Stress-Related Illness,” page 26, offers many techniques to quell what researchers have identified as a contributor to many chronic conditions, including hypertension, heart disease, kidney disease and diabetes. Recent surveys have shown that teens are especially stressed right now. If you’re the parent of a teen, you should assume this is the case. Turn to page 38 for some tips on helping your teen manage stress in this challenging year. If there’s good news about these times, it’s that every day there are more clinically proven ways to manage our health, including stress and its physiological effects, through natural therapies and technologies. For example, local acupuncture physician Pamela Purser has written a feature article on page 24 about the Traditional Chinese Medicine approach to rheumatoid arthritis, a painful, often debilitating inflammatory disease affecting 1.3 million Americans. And on page 20, we have a feature story on cryotherapy and the other healing technologies offered by CRYO850, in Destin. While super-cooling chambers have become popular with athletes as a way to soothe overworked muscles and sports injuries, cryotherapy also has many other physical and mental benefits when it’s part of a regular health and wellness regimen. We’re delighted to give a special shout-out this month to Ever’man, which for 45 years has been a stalwart not just in the local healthy living community, but also in the entire Pensacola area. Even before Sally hit, many folks were struggling with the effects of the pandemic and the economic turndown. Ever’man has stepped up to help in so many ways, including regularly donating part of its proceeds to local charities. Turn to page 11 to learn more. As we begin healing from another unexpected storm, remember that we’re always strongest—as a community and a country—when we put aside our differences and work together. Here’s to staying strong and calm,

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Contents 20 TAKE A CHILL PILL

Cryo850 Offers Cool Technologies That Boost Natural Healing

22 STRONG AND SUPPLE JOINTS

How to Keep Hips and Knees Happy

24 ‘I’M HURTING’

It’s More Than a Rheumatoid Arthritis Flare

26 CALM DOWN

Taming the Flames of Stress-Related Illness

30 WISHFUL RECYCLING What Not to Put in the Bin

32 A BETTER BREAKFAST

Healthy Tips and Recipes to Start the Day

36 TAI CHI AND QIGONG Life Force in Motion

38 STRESSED-OUT TEENS ADVERTISING & SUBMISSIONS HOW TO ADVERTISE To advertise with Natural Awakenings or request a media kit, please contact us at 850-687-0825 or email Scott@ NaturalAwakeningsNWF.com. Deadline for ads: the 10th of the month. EDITORIAL SUBMISSIONS Email articles, news items and ideas to: Publisher@NaturalAwakeningsNWF.com. Deadline for editorial: the 10th of the month. CALENDAR SUBMISSIONS Submit calendar entries online only at NaturalAwakeningsNWF.com. The links are on the left side of the web page. Deadline for calendar: the 15th of the month. REGIONAL MARKETS Advertise your products or services in multiple markets! Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp. is a growing franchised family of locally owned magazines serving communities since 1994. To place your ad in other markets call 239-434-9392. For franchising opportunities call 239-530-1377 or visit NaturalAwakenings.com.

Ways to Help Them Chill

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on Living a Wholehearted Life

42 CANCER-FREE PETS

Five Ways to Help Keep Them Healthy

DEPARTMENTS 10 news briefs 14 health briefs 18 global briefs 20 community spotlight 22 healing ways 24 local experts 30 green living

32 conscious eating 36 fit body 38 healthy kids 40 wise words 42 natural pet 44 classifieds 45 calendar 49 resource guide October 2020

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HoneyMed, Locally Made ‘Superfood,’ Debuts at Farmers Markets

oneyMed, a locally made “superfood honey” that can be consumed as is or mixed in food or drinks to support health, is now available at the 30A Farmers Markets at Rosemary Beach and Grand Boulevard, as well as online. The blend includes raw honey sourced from a conscious apiary in Crestview, and three organic spices: turmeric, ginger and cayenne pepper. “These powerful superfoods have long been known for their healing properties. They’re anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and detoxifying, just to name a few,” says Eve Emelianova, who created HoneyMed inspired by a traditional Russian folk medicine. “The added benefits of living enzymes in our unpasteurized wildflower honey, combined with the superfood spices, create a synergetic effect, which makes HoneyMed a true nature's medicine. We believe that taken daily, this delicious honey blend contributes to stronger immunity, gentle detox and more alkaline pH balance, which results in the overall rejuvenation, vitality and extra energy.” One of the best things about HoneyMed is its versatility, Emelianova says. It can be used as a sweetener in tea and coffee, or as an ingredient in craft cocktails or homemade healthy lemonade; added to a charcuterie board; used as a glaze or marinade for fish, meat and veggies; or mixed with warm water and lemon to create what she calls a “vitality elixir.” “Each time you consume HoneyMed honey, you are making a long-term investment in your well-being,” she says. For more information or to order online, visit HoneyMedBiz.com and @HoneyMedBiz on Facebook and Instagram. See ad, page 17.

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Ever’man’s ‘Mission’ Shines in Crisis

ver since it began serving the Gulf Coast 45 years ago, Ever'man Cooperative Grocery & Café, in Pensacola, has been more than a retail store. It’s also been a company on a mission. This year, as the Covid-19 pandemic wears on, Ever’man’s community focus has never been more relevant. “We’re grounded in a rich history and driven by our commitment to actively create a healthier, vibrant community,” says General Manager William Rolfs. “We continue to be the local source for natural and organic foods, as well as providing education about conscious living.” The store hosts a variety of classes at its Garden Street Educational Center and outdoor classes at its Nine Mile Road location. Ever'man also continues to be a strong community partner— especially now, when the pandemic has created unprecedented hardship and stress for almost everyone. With many local families struggling to put food on the table, Ever’man has been there to help through its Food Donation Program. Several times a week, Waterfront Rescue Mission picks up donations from both Ever’man locations for use in its breakfast, lunch and dinner programs. St. Joseph Soup Kitchen makes pickups twice a week, using the donations at its five distribution centers, where it distributes hot meals every other Monday. “Giving back to our community is very important to us,” Rolfs says. “That’s why we support the efforts of nonprofit groups who support the health and well-being of our communities and the environment. We donate products, hold educational classes and provide product donations to multiple organizations. Not just food banks, but also animal shelters, disaster-relief organizations, local charities, schools and other nonprofit organizations.” Ever’man partners with other 501c3 charities through its Eco-Friendly Bag Donation Program. Every other month, three new charities are chosen to receive five cents for every reusable bag customers bring through the checkout line. The store is also known for donating to charities and sponsoring charitable events. For more information, including a class schedule, visit Everman. org. Any nonprofit interested in being selected for the Bag Donation Program or in need of a donation or sponsorship should email marketing@everman.org. See ad, page 23. October 2020

news briefs

Simply Natural Offers Food-Based Health Support

s someone who follows a Mediterranean culture and lifestyle, Wasima Shata Aboulela sees the value in natural remedies, healthy diets and integrative healing. After she graduated from the Alexandria University School of Medicine in Egypt and started practicing medicine, she says, it became especially clear to her how much our foods and lifestyle impact our Wasima Shata Aboulela overall quality of health. “I liked the idea of health food shops aiding that process and providing people with supplements to maintain their health and prevent a multitude of diseases,” Aboulela says. “Many customers find that the natural products help them to control their chronic pain, anxiety, sleeping problems, fatigue and other issues." The shop Aboulela opened in Panama City, Simply Natural, reflects her background and approach to healing. It offers a wide range of herbs that have many therapeutic effects but no harmful chemicals or additives, she says. Simply Natural Health Food Store carries CBD oil and curcumin, which can help control chronic pain. CBD oil can also relieve insomnia and anxiety symptoms, she says. “We provide broad-spectrum and full-spectrum CBD oil. We also carry a line of essential oils that improve mood, increase energy and promote sleep and relaxation.” A healthy diet is crucial, but with our busy schedules, we need a little help to meet the daily requirements of vital vitamins and minerals, Aboulela says. To that end, her store offers a variety of high-quality vitamins and minerals, as well as formulas designed to boost immunity and support body systems, including the bones, joints and skin. Simply Natural also carries personal-care products, including supplements to support women’s and men’s health. “I take pride in the collection of skincare products and supplements I have that address dehydration, aging, hyperpigmentation and more,” Aboulela says. “When I was categorizing my store products, I made sure that I had a women’s and men's health section that carries hormone-balancing formulas that target menopause and PMS symptoms, promote healthy libido and support prostate health.” Location: 109 W. 23rd St., Panama City, FL. For more information, call 850-215-2131 or visit Simply Natural Health Store on Facebook and Instagram.

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Learn WELLthier Living through 12-Week Zoom Series

atural Awakenings of Northwest Florida is hosting a broadranging 12-week Leisure Learning series of Zoom classes designed to help participants become the best versions of themselves—more balanced, healthy, purposeful, “green” and abundant through a system called WELLthier Living. The series is being offered as three consecutive sets of four Thursday-morning classes. The first set concluded September 24. The second set runs October 1-22, and the third set runs October 29 through November 19. All classes take place at 11 a.m. Topics include organic farming; sustainable investing; factors affecting our individual health and well-being; preventive measures for physical, mental and emotional health; global healing practices; integrative health; functional medicine; and new scientific approaches addressing the root cause of chronic illness. While Natural Awakenings is facilitating the series, the individual classes are being taught by members of NA’s local ecosystem of holistic-minded practitioners, providers, innovators, farmers, educators and organizations. The final class will be an introduction to the series’ sponsor, KnowWEwell, a national online platform where visitors can find peer-reviewed information on a vast array of subjects related to natural health, green living and similar topics. They can also use the platform to get in touch with knowledgeable practitioners and providers in these areas and connect with like-minded people. The class will be taught by Daralyn Chase, publisher of Natural Awakenings–Northwest Florida and membership representative for KnoWEwell. “I believe KnoWEwell is the paradigm shift in the way we will deal with our individual healthcare needs, and the way the experts in the fields of functional, integrative and alternative medicine, as well as energy healing, are going to be able to help those in need,” Chase says. “Think of this as WebMD meets Match.com meets LinkedIn meets Facebook, but on a platform where information is vetted and the credentials of those supplying the information are verified.” The cost for each four-class set is $20. To register, visit https://uwf. edu/continuinged/programs/leisure-learning/ or call 850-473-7468. For information on registering for an individual class, call Daralyn Chase at 850-687-0826. See schedule, page 13.

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2020 Fall Season Leisure Learning at University of West Florida TRANFORMING YOUR LIFE THROUGH WELLthier™ Living Classes 1-4

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SEPTEMBER 3

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Dementia, How to Prevent It and How to Reverse It Dr. J Douglas Brown, DC, DACNB Mind Performance Center MindPerformanceCenter.com

Eliminating Toxins with Essential Oils Solutions Sheila Tucker Florida Oils RN FloridaOilsRN@gmail.com

Acupuncture and Osteoarthritis Pamela Purser, AP, LAc, Navarre Acupuncture and Wellness Navacuwell.com

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OCTOBER 8

What’s Sex Got to Do With It Karen Kennedy, M.D. Board-Certified Gynecologist KarenKennedyMD.com

Intro to Naturopath Care Ramona Shires Vitality Worx DrShire@VitalityWorx.com

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OCTOBER 15

Acupuncture and Osteoarthritis Pamela Purser, AP, LAc Navarre Acupuncture and Wellness Navacuwell.com

The What, Why and How of Functional/Integrative Medicine Jorge Pelaez, M.D. Florida Health and Wellness Institute FloridaHWI.com

Postponed to Oct. 29 Due to Hurricane

SEPTEMBER 24 Minding the Moment with Mindfulness Meditation Felipe Muñoz Empathic Practice EmpathicPractice.us

NOVEMBER 5 Get Moving in a Healthy Direction Barbara Bruni Owner, Pilates Core Training Licensed Massage Therapist Specialist in John Barnes’s Myofascial Release Technique PilatesAndBeyond.com

NOVEMBER 12 Love Your Food, Love Yourself Tammy Lantz, RD, LD, IBCLC YourEssentialDietitian.com

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Sustainable Investing Jacey J. Cosentino, Financial Advisor The Radcliff-Schatzman Group at Morgan Stanley Advisor.MorganStanley.com

WELLthier Living through KnoWEwell Daralyn Chase, Publisher, Natural Awakenings Northwest Florida Membership Representative, KnoWEwell, P.B.C., Tinyurl.com/NAFL210Knowewell

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Tasty and loaded with vitamins and minerals, avocados are a â&#x20AC;&#x153;healthy fatâ&#x20AC;? that can speed recovery after exercise, reports a new Brazilian study. Researchers gave 12 women either 600 milliliters (mL) of avocado pulp or a placebo in capsules. After waiting an hour, the women ran on a treadmill for half an hour, then recovered for an hour. Metabolic tests of heart rate, heart rate variability and skin conductance indicated those taking the avocado pulp recovered faster than those given a placebo. In another new study, 12 Spanish men were able to do more back squats in weight-lift training an hour after drinking 12 mL of beet root juice compared with a placebo, suggesting the nitrate-rich drink improves muscular endurance.

Eat Fruit, Veggies and Whole Grains to Lower Diabetes Risk The risk of diabetes can be slashed by loading a plate with fruit, veggies and whole grains, suggests two new studies in The British Medical Journal. European researchers measured fruit and vegetable consumption by testing the blood levels of vitamin C and carotenoids, the pigments found in colorful produce, in 9,754 people with Type 2 diabetes and 13,662 people free of the condition. They found that each average daily intake of 66 grams of fruit and vegetables (about one-third of a cup) reduced diabetes risk by 25 percent. The top fifth of fruit-and-veggie eaters had half the risk of diabetes compared to those that rarely ate produce. In a second study, American researchers using population research with more than 200,000 participants found those that ate the most whole grains had a 29 percent lower rate of Type 2 diabetes compared to those that ate the least amount. Eating one or more servings per day of whole-grain, cold breakfast cereal lowered the risk by 19 percent; dark bread lowered it 21 percent. Eating two or more servings per week of oatmeal lowered risk 21 percent; bran, 15 percent; and brown rice and wheat germ, 12 percent. 14

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Manage Bowel Disease to Reduce Dementia Risk The 3 million Americans dealing with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, may also suffer twice the risk of dementia, a new study in the journal Gut suggests. Taiwanese researchers tracked 1,740 IBD patients for 16 years and compared their cognitive health to that of 17,420 other adults without IBD. They found that IBD patients had more than three times the rate of all types of dementia—5.5 percent versus 1.5 percent—compared to those without IBD; after removing other factors like age and underlying conditions, they concluded that IBD doubled dementia risk. Of all the dementia types, the risk for Alzheimer’s disease was greatest: those with IBD were six times as likely to develop it than were those without the disease. Also, people with IBD were diagnosed with dementia seven years earlier, at age 76 rather than 83. The study on the gut-brain axis aligns with others in indicating that chronic inflammation and imbalanced gut bacteria are potential contributors to cognitive decline. “The identification of increased dementia risk and earlier onset among patients with IBD suggest that [they] might benefit from education and increased clinical vigilance,” wrote the study’s authors.

Try Cinnamon to Reduce Migraines Cinnamon, long known to help blood sugar levels, can diminish migraine attacks, according to a new study in Phytotherapy Research from Iran. Fifty patients with migraines took either three capsules a day of 600 milligrams (about a quarter teaspoon) of cinnamon or a placebo. After two months, those taking cinnamon had significantly reduced severity, frequency and duration of migraine episodes. Most of the world’s cinnamon is Cinnamomum verum, produced in Sri Lanka, also called Ceylon cinnamon. Cassia cinnamon (Cinnamomum iners) is not accepted as a true cinnamon by herbalists.

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Ease Depression and Anxiety with Probiotics With the gut-brain axis increasingly under scrutiny, two studies provide new evidence of how the microbiome, or gut bacteria, affects mental health. In a review in BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health of seven high-quality probiotic and prebiotic studies, researchers found that 11 out of 12 probiotics studied produced “measurable reductions in depression.” The major strains studied were Lactobacillus acidophilus, L. casei and Bifidobacterium bifidum. In a second study in the journal Nutrients, 20 male soccer players ages 18 to 21 received either a placebo or a probiotics drink with L. casei for two months. By week four, those drinking the probiotic drink had significantly more relaxed (theta) and attentive (delta) brain waves, suggesting lowered anxiety and enhanced training ability. The probiotics drink also improved cognitive reaction time in the subjects. October 2020

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Scientists from Duke University and the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History have found that the skin of 16 species of deep-sea fish absorbs more than 99.95 percent of the light that hits them. As published in Current Biology, Dr. Karen Osborn co-led the research that discovered the extraordinary properties while attempting to photograph specimens. Even using cutting-edge equipment, she could not see any detail. “It didn’t matter how you set up the camera or lighting; [the fish] just sucked up all the light,” she tells BBC Science Focus. The source of the ultrablack color is melamin which is distributed within melanosomes that are densely packed into cells on the fish skin. Because of the unique shape and arrangement of these melanosomes, incoming light is redirected toward another cell to absorb it. In the deepsea environment in which they live, even the smallest amount of reflected light can attract predators, so this form of camouflage improves their chances of survival. Some scientists believe it is possible to make similar ultra-black substances for sensitive optical equipment.

A partnership formed in 2017 between the United Nations International Telecommunication Union, the International Solid Waste Association and other groups to track the accumulation of electronic debris has reported via the publication Global E-Waste Monitor 2020 that a record 53.6 million metric tons of electronics were discarded in 2019 and could likely increase to 74.7 million tons per year by 2030. E-waste includes battery-powered and plug-in laptop computers, smartphones and televisions. Not only are people using more consumer electronics, they are not doing a good job of recycling them safely. The report found that of the e-waste generated in 2019, only 9.3 million tons, or 17.4 percent, were recycled. Cadmium and mercury are conspicuous sources of pollution from these devices, as are refrigerant chemicals like chlorofluorocarbons and hydrochlorofluorocarbons that can leach into the environment. Plastic waste is another concern. The report states that e-waste contains so many valuable recoverable metals such as iron, copper and gold that it represents a prime opportunity to reclaim these raw materials instead of mining them anew.

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Apple, Inc., the maker of the iPhone, iPad and Mac computers, has committed to becoming 100 percent carbon neutral overall, from its supply chain to retail outlets, by 2030. The goal is to achieve a zero net climate impact. According to BBC Science Focus Magazine, CEO Tim Cook says, “Businesses have a profound opportunity to help build a more sustainable future, one born of our common concern for the planet we share. The innovations powering our environmental journey are not only good for the planet, they’ve helped us make our products more energy-efficient and bring new sources of clean energy online around the world. Climate action can be the foundation for a new era of innovative potential, job creation and durable economic growth. With our commitment to carbon neutrality, we hope to be a ripple in the pond that creates a much larger change.” If successful, the 10-year plan will reduce carbon emissions by 75 percent and develop solutions such as the use of low carbon and recycled materials to achieve the other 25 percent. 16

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As reported in The Lancet, researchers at the University of Washington Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation showed the global total fertility rate (TFR) nearly halved from 1950 levels, when women had an average of 4.7 children each, to 2.4 in 2017. The study indicates it could fall below 1.7 by the turn of the century. As a result, global population may peak at 9.7 billion around 2064 before falling to 8.8 billion by 2100. Some nations will also age dramatically, with as many people becoming senior citizens as those being born. If the fertility rate falls below a ratio of about two to one, then the size of the population starts to fall. Funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the report states, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our findings suggest that continued trends in female educational attainment and access to contraception will hasten declines in fertility and slow population growth. A sustained TFR lower than the replacement level in many countries, including China and India, would have economic, social, environmental and geopolitical consequences. Policy options to adapt to continued low fertility while sustaining and enhancing female reproductive health will be crucial in the years to come.â&#x20AC;? THE DIABETES CHALLENGE ISSUE

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and inflammatory agents in the blood. After the session, as the body warms, highly oxygenated blood flows back into the brain and extremities. The body releases adrenaline, endorphins and norepinephrine, reducing pain and providing a burst of euphoric energy. There’s also a more prolonged, nuanced response, Milligan says. “As the process of restoration occurs over the next 48 hours, range of motion increases, depleted energy levels are replaced, and antioxidant levels expedite the body’s natural ability to heal. The body and the brain are reset.” CRYO850 also offers localized cryotherapy—the more sophisticated equivalent of an ice pack—to treat one specific area of pain or inflammation. While a standalone treatment will bring results, localized cryotherapy used in tandem with a whole-body session brings “exponential healing”, Milligan says

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ryotherapy—a brief, controlled exposure of the body, or part of the body, to ultra-low temperatures— has become a popular way to reduce inflammation and pain associated with overworked muscles and sports injuries. Amy Milligan, owner of CRYO850, in Destin, says whole-body cryotherapy is based on the same science as the traditional ice bath. “It’s designed to significantly lower your body-surface temperature in just three minutes,” she says. “While an ice bath chills the tissue to increase blood flow and release endorphins, cryotherapy tricks the nervous system into the same response. The result is the same.” Of course modern cryotherapy 20

is much more sophisticated, and that’s especially true of the technology used at CRYO850. The “Emerald Coast Igloo,” as Milligan fondly refers to her cryotherapy chamber, is the only one in North Florida that uses electricity rather than liquid nitrogen for refrigeration. The effect is more even cooling of the body with no risk of nitrogen burns, and re-oxygenation of the brain for a mental “reset,” she says. Milligan says the physiological response to this super-cooling is immediate: The metabolism speeds up and blood vessels rapidly constrict, sending blood from peripheral tissues to the core, to regulate body temperature. Then the body’s natural filtration system kicks in, expelling toxins

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When cryotherapy is built into a health and wellness regimen, its benefits extend beyond the realm of sports therapy, Healthline reports. Clinical evidence suggests that it can reduce migraine symptoms, ease anxiety and depression, relieve arthritis pain and treat some dermatological conditions. There are also ongoing clinical studies to determine whether cryotherapy might help prevent dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Milligan notes two more popular benefits: a revved-up metabolism and rejuvenated skin. Clients burn between 500 and 800 calories per session, she says, plus super-cooling stimulates collagen and elastin, the two most important components of a healthy, youthful complexion.

Other Natural Therapies In addition to its namesake treatment, CRYO850 offers a lineup of additional high-tech natural therapies. Among them are the Joov Red Light Therapy and Sunlighten Infrared Sauna, both of which are designed to harness the healing power of red light to produce a variety of physical, emotional and cognitive benefits. According to studies published by the National Institutes of Health, infrared light

exposure stops the body’s production of cytokine, which causes inflammation; boosts circulation and formation of new capillaries, to aid healing; and stimulates the production of collagen and new cells, for healthier skin. Red-light therapy is also proven to help with better-quality sleep, Milligan says. Aother complementary treatment CRYO850 offers is wholebody vibration therapy (WBV), which has also been shown in clinical studies to reduce inflammation and is beneficial for joint and spinal alignment, she says. Researchers at Augusta University have found scientific evidence that WBV accomplishes this by stimulating production of a certain gut bacterium known to have anti-inflammatory properties. For people with leg, hip or shoulder pain, a NormaTec Sequential Pulse Compression session at CRYO850 can facilitate recovery, Milligan says. Compression can also be used to enhance circulation and lymphatic drainage. In response to the pandemic, CRYO850 has changed membership to provide access to the full line up of performance and recovery services.

Cryotherapy Aesthetic Services CRYO850 also offers cryotherapy as part of the Pagani Body Contouring System, a noninvasive esthetic treatment that involves applying alternating heat and ultra-low temperatures directly to the skin. The technology is used for eliminating toxic, subcutaneous brown fat, reducing cellulite, and tightening loose skin on areas like the chin, arms and legs The Pagani Cinderella is a one-off treatment designed to create brief but dramatic change for a special event or photo session,

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n mittens, socks, slippers and ear protection, provided. In very cold temperatures, blood rushes to the core to regulate body temperature. That means the hands, feet and ears need extra protection. n a medical-grade mask, also provided. It prevents direct inha lation of the super-cooled air. n otherwise, as little as possible. Milligan suggests shorts and a tank top or sports bra, for maximum skin exposure. But CRYO850 has clean bathrobes available for customers who want more coverage.

Milligan says. Cold applications are used to tighten the skin and boost collagen and elastin, in order to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles for 24 to 48 hours. The Pagani Cryo T-Shock Facial uses the same technology, but it’s applied in a series of treatments scheduled every three to four days, to create semi-permanent improvement to the skin. “The same technology is also used for muscle recovery for both acute injury and longstanding muscle pain,” Milligan says. Finally, to help clients track their fitness progress, CRYO850 has a 3D Body Composition Scanner, which generates a weight reading, a digital image indicating lean and fat body mass (BMI percentage), and nine key measurements from shoulder to lower thigh. Location: 4495 Furling Ln., Ste. 10, Destin, FL. For more information, call 850-279-4145 or visit Cryo850.com. Location: 4495 Furling Ln., Ste. 10, Destin, FL. For more information, call 850-279-4145 or visit Cryo850.com.

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Ways to Lower Pain Levels

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Consider the right supplements. Obtaining 1,000 milligrams daily of calcium and 600 international units of vitamin D is essential for bone health, according to the National Institutes of Health; consider taking a supplement if the diet is not adequate. In addition, study-proven options that reduce joint pain in the knees and hips include glucosamine and chondroitin, S-adenosyl-L-methionine (SAMe) and avocado soybean unsaponifiable.

Strong and Supple Joints How to Keep Hips and Knees Happy

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ccasional knee or hip pain affects almost everyone, keeping us from daily tasks, making sitting painful and walking difficult. Causes can range from over-exercise to injuries, obesity and arthritis as we age. By the time we reach 65 years or older, 69 percent of women and 56 percent of men have arthritic symptoms, according to Boston University researchers. Costly joint replacement surgery which carries a high risk of adverse effects is often recommended for advanced cases, but by taking simple, natural preventive and remedial measures proactively, we can strengthen our knee and hip joints, handle related problems if they arise and remain physically strong and active.

Ways to Strengthen Hips and Knees

Consume foods that nourish bones and connective tissues. For strong bones, eat foods rich in calcium, magnesium and potassium, such as dark leafy greens (bok choy, Chinese cabbage, kale and collard greens), figs, nuts, tofu, avocados and bone broth. Six prunes a day boosted bone density in women over 70 with osteoporosis, research shows. Foods that support flexible tendons and ligaments include fatty fish, 22

lentils, nuts, vegetables like spinach and broccoli, and colorful fruit like strawberries and oranges. Practice tai chi, qigong or hatha yoga. The gentle, low-impact movements and stretches associated with these approaches get synovial fluid flowing in the larger joints, effecting smoother mobility and increased flexibility; numerous studies document that they reduce joint pain and stiffness. “The key is not just to stretch, but to balance strength and stretching in a safe, mindful way,” says Andrea Trank, a health coach and yoga teacher in Fort Myers, Florida. Although personal or class instruction is best, how-to videos can be found on YouTube. Walk every day. In a four-year Northwestern University study, people at risk of knee osteoarthritis that walked at a moderate or brisk pace for at least 10 minutes a day, one hour a week, had one-eighth the disabled mobility of those that walked less. Posture helps: Walking straight and tall while extending each leg back as far as it’ll go will “really let your glut muscles work,” advises chiropractor Aaron Rossi, of Marietta, Georgia—an important compensation for the time we sit with knees and hips flexed.

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The benefits of bodywork. A massage can loosen up tight muscles and realign structural issues in the knees and hips while also lowering stress-producing cortisol and raising levels of pain-reducing serotonin. A study at Canada’s McMaster University found that massage works on the cellular level to reduce inflammation and promote the growth of new mitochondria in muscles. Useful styles are Swedish, deep tissue, myofascial release and shiatsu. Ask for references from friends, medical practitioners, fitness centers and natural health stores or find online a certified practitioner with at least 500 hours of training. Try acupuncture. A new meta-study of 39 studies with 20,827 patients concluded that acupuncture effectively reduces pain for as long as 12 months, and the National Institutes of Health endorses it for knee pain. “It is believed to stimulate the nervous system and in turn, the way the brain registers pain signals,” says acupuncturist Daryl Thuroff, at the Yinova Center, in New York City. Find an acupuncturist at nccaom.org/ find-a-practitioner-directory. Consult a chiropractor. People with osteoarthritic knees that underwent two weeks of chiropractic knee adjustments had substantially less pain, better mobility and fewer grinding and clicking sensations in the knees, reported a study in The Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association. In a small study in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, four out of five patients with hip arthritis noticed improved symptoms after nine or fewer chiropractic treatments. Many chiropractors offer not only spinal adjustments, but also a range of treat-

ments from exercises to prolotherapy. Explore injection therapies. Known as regenerative medicine, these therapies use injections in the knee or hip to naturally stimulate the body to produce collagen and rejuvenate tissue. In a British Medical Bulletin meta-study, 82 percent of patients with mild to moderate osteoarthritis of the knee were satisfied with prolotherapy, which uses dextrose injections. Plateletrich plasma injections use centrifuged platelets from the patient’s body, and have been used by athletes like Tiger Woods and Rafael Nadal to treat sports injuries.

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Glucosamine and chondroitin. Research suggests this combo relieves pain, improves joint mobility and slows arthritic damage to the joints. One study found it benefits up to 70 percent of people with knee arthritis, and a large multinational trial found the mixture to be as effective at reducing pain, stiffness and swelling in knee osteoarthritis as the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) celecoxib. It appears most suited for treating moderate to severe pain and takes two months to take effect. SAMe. This naturally occurring S-adenosyl-L-methionine molecule builds strong joints by delivering sulfur to cartilage, and research shows it may be as effective as aspirin and ibuprofen at improving joint function. It takes a month to take effect, but doesn’t have the side effects of NSAIDs. It’s also been shown to lower depression. Avocado soybean unsaponifiable (ASU). Routinely used to treat osteoarthritis in Europe, ASU improves symptoms of hip and knee osteoarthritis (OA) and reduces or eliminates the use of NSAIDs, a metaanalylsis concluded; it also appears to reduce OA’s progression.

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There is no single test for RA, and symptoms differ from person to person. Hence, doctors use a variety of approaches to diagnose RA and rule out other conditions. They begin by taking a medical history, followed by a physical exam, laboratory tests and x-rays. The goals of treatment are to relieve pain by reducing inflammation and improving joint function. Depending on the severity of the RA, the doctor may recommend a corticosteroid injection into the joint, to ease pain and stiffness. Most doctors will prescribe a non-steroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID).

“I’m hurting. Help me, I don’t want to feel like this. When I go in to my doctor and he says, ‘Why are you in here today?’ I say, ‘Because I can’t function like this. I’m hurting, I want to kill myself.”

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ccording to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, about 1.3 million Americans have rheumatoid arthritis. RA occurs in all races and ethnic groups. Studies show that while the disease often begins in middle age, it is occurring with increased frequency in older people, children and young adults. It’s two to three times more common in women than in men.

About RA The second-most common form of arthritis, RA is an inflammatory disease that causes pain, swelling, stiffness and loss of function in the joints. It occurs when the immune system attacks joint tissues, leading to inflammation and eventually joint damage and malformation. In addition to joint swelling and redness, it may make people feel sick, tired and feverish. 24

How RA Affects Lives RA doesn’t affect everyone the same way. For some people, it lasts only a few months to a year, with no noticeable damage. Other people have mild or moderate forms, with periods of worsening symptoms, called flares, and periods during which they feel better, called remissions. Others have a severe form of RA that is active most of the time, lasts for years and leads to serious joint damage and disability. The effects of RA aren’t just physical. One study showed that more than a quarter of women with RA stopped working within four years after being diagnosed. The disease not only interferes with the joys and responsibilities of family life, but may also affect the decision to have children. People with RA often report heightened depression and anxiety, feelings of helplessness, and low self-esteem.

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The TCM Approach Traditional Chinese Medicine has a very different way to treat RA. The goal is not simply to reduce inflammation in the affected area(s), but to treat the whole body. To do this, the TCM practitioner will evaluate the person’s overall health and determine what is causing the RA. The TCM approach to any form of arthritis is that it is caused by one or more external or internal pathogens, such as wind, cold, heat and dampness, which trigger inflammation in the joints. Depending on the findings of his or her evaluation, the TCM practitioner will use some combination of acupuncture, herbal therapies, moxibustion (mugwort heat therapy), and herbal liniments to reduce joint pain and address accompanying symptoms, such as depression and anxiety. These therapies cannot cure arthritis, but they can reduce or even eliminate arthritis pain, improve joint function and stop further joint damage. The course of treatment varies according to the severity of the disease.

Cold-Type Arthritis As we are inching closer to fall and winter, I’ll discuss only the cold type of arthritis, which is characterized by sharp, stabbing pain in a fixed location and coldness in the joint. Typically the patient’s complexion is pale. In TCM, cold-type arthritis is thought to be caused the co-occurrence of two or

three types of pathogenic factors, such as cold and damp together. Herbal therapy and moxibustion can be greatly beneficial for clearing joints, improving circulation and reducing pain. (Acupuncture is the most effective treatment, but progress is sometimes slow.) The pain is also relieved by heat, such as from warming liniment, infrared light, sunshine or a heating pad. There are also certain foods that can ease the symptoms of cold-type arthritis in fall and winter. They include ginger, garlic, green onions, pepper, black beans, sesame seeds, chicken, lamb, mustard greens, a small amount of wine (if the individual does not have hypertension), and spicy foods. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also good to get 10-20 minutes of fresh air and sunshine daily, and to sleep with socks on.

What to Avoid Anyone with cold-type arthritis should avoid cold or raw foods, unnecessary exposure to cold weather, going barefoot on a cold floor, and taking a shower at night. Pamela Purser is an acupuncture physician, a licensed acupuncturist and clinical director and co-owner of Navarre Acupuncture and Wellness, located at 7287 Navarre Pkwy., Navarre, Fl. For more information, visit NavAcuWell.com.

Home Remedies for Arthritis

Make tea from cinnamon (1 cinnamon stick in a cup of boiling water) or fresh ginger with scallion. You can add a teaspoon of honey with a pinch of sea salt.

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Rub garlic or ginger on the painful areas. Apply moderately, being careful not to burn your skin. Use moxa with ginger, or a moxa stick, on the painful area. (Ask an acupuncturist for details and instruction.) Drink a small glass of rice wine or red wine in the evening, after dinner.

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e are beings of neurochemical and hormonal intricacy, and within this mixed bag of biology lies our magic. Our human experience is visceral; we cry from sadness and joy, flush from embarrassment, laugh with amusement and exhibit quirky mannerisms when we lie. Whether we see it as a blessing or a curse, we’re hardwired to embody the sacred fire of our emotions. It also means that stress and our bodies are in perpetual partnership. “Systematically, the mind and body work together. Grabbing your belly when you hear bad news and saying, ‘I feel sick,’ or having ‘butterflies in your stomach’ are a testament to how everyday stress affects us physically,” says Stephanie Mansour, Chicago fitness expert and host of the national PBS show Step It Up With Steph. “Stress serves a useful purpose by increasing alertness—the sometimes lifesaving ‘fight-or-flight’ response—but chronic stress leads to elevated stress hormones like cortisol and catecholamines,” says emergency room physician Thomas Krisanda, at Northwest Hospital, in Randallstown, Maryland. “Cortisol can elevate blood glucose and suppress the immune system. Elevated catecholamines raise blood pressure and stress the heart. Over time, this can lead to hypertension, heart disease, kidney disease, diabetes or strokes.” According to The American Institute of Stress, 77 percent of people experience the physical backlash of emotional stress in the form of headaches, chronic migraines, fatigue, digestive woes, muscle tension, dizziness and changes in libido. Research published this year in the Journal of the American Heart Association shows that children that experience severe adversity or live with alcoholics or drug addicts are at a 50 percent higher risk for developing cardiovascular disease later in life. Experts agree that this statistic goes beyond poor lifestyle choices, and might point to a biological inability to cope with everyday pressures. Working with—rather than against—the body’s nervous system by employing lifestyle changes, releasing trauma and considering options like a nourishing diet, safe herbal options and gentle energy modalities can help to break a vicious cycle.

Gut Instincts Studies involving both mice and humans show that beneficial gut microorganisms are altered by emotional stress. The same bacteria responsible for bolstering the body’s fortress of immunity also generate neurotransmitters like serotonin, dopamine and nor-

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epinephrine. These neurochemicals in the gut’s enteric nervous system control major biological functions that include heart rate, sleep cycles, muscle movement and mood. While commonly prescribed antibiotics eradicate infectious invaders, they also kill off beneficial bacteria and neurotransmitters, opening the door to depressive disorders. Because approximately 95 percent of the body’s serotonin is produced in the gut, it’s not surprising that overuse of antibiotics has been associated with mental health conditions. British research published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry in 2015 documents case-control studies over an 18-year period involving 202,974 patients with depression. The findings show a high risk for anxiety and depression following repeated antibiotic use. Connecting the dots further, 2018 research published in the Journal of Neuroendocrinology correlates compromised intestinal permeability with a weakened blood-brain barrier and alcohol addiction. Research published in 2014 in the journal PLOS One involving patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) reveals abnormalities in catecholamines, elevated plasma cortisol and hyperactivity of the amygdala—the part of the brain that can become stuck on overdrive from trauma and other life stresses. In a nutshell, negative emotional states can suppress immunity and foster more frequent antibiotic prescriptions and in turn, promote neurological loops of chronic depression and anxiety, and even more compromised immune response. Functional gastrointestinal disorders like IBS and inflammation-driven Crohn’s disease are often exacerbated by emotional upset and improved with stress management techniques like biofeedback, cognitive behavioral therapy, psychoanalysis, hypnotherapy, meditation and breath work.

One Body, Many Selves Resolving emotional trauma can offer unexpected hope for conditions that elude improvement or scientific understanding. A deeper look into how unrecognized or unreleased emotional pain can contribute to disease might help to solve the riddle of digestive problems, eczema, inflammatory

bowel conditions and pain syndromes, including the multi-system agonies of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. It’s a widespread misunderstanding that psychosomatic (mind-body) health conditions are imaginary or the product of mental instability. In actuality, the term psychosomatic simply refers to physical diseases with no organic origin that are presumed to have unconscious emotional taproots. “We are made up of different types of energy,” explains LaStacia Ross, a reiki master and sound healer at Eclectic Soul Studio, in Pittsburg, Kansas. “Physical or sensory energy is the energy of the physical body. Our outer energy field is subtle energy which consists of layers and includes thoughts and emotions. I like to think of the subtle energy field as a library containing the records of everything we’ve ever experienced.” Reiki, a form of non-touch therapy, is now deemed valuable by many respected hospitals, like the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, in Manhattan. Springboarding from the philosophy that we are trinities of body, mind and spirit, reiki and other forms of energy medicine aim to encourage the flow of vital life force. Ross,

who also uses sound resonance via tuning forks in her work, has witnessed significant improvement in her clients. “Energy work can help release stored energetic patterns of trauma and stress that no longer serve us,” she says. “Relaxation is an immediate benefit of energy work. People often feel a huge mental weight lifted and report pain relief, sometimes after just one session.” Despite the many gains of energy work, Ross emphasizes individual timing. “On a subconscious level, pain or illness can serve us in some way without us realizing it. Sometimes we’re not ready to work through our issues or let them go, even if we think we are.”

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Stress-induced psychosomatic illness does not discriminate, and even affects members of the medical field. A 2009 study published in the Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine found that professional burnout in nurses can manifest as back and neck pain, acidity, anger and impaired memory. Krisanda underscores the importance of self-care in all walks of life. “If you don’t take care of yourself, you are useless to care October 2020

Plant Power for Combatting Stress Sarah Kate Benjamin’s Personal Favorites: Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) soothes restless minds from anxiety and insomnia, and eases menstrual cramps or muscle spasms. Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora) helps to strengthen the brain and revitalize the central nervous system, and helps to calm the mind and relieve nervous stress and headaches. It is even more beneficial when combined with lavender or chamomile.

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Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) helps to soothe emotional and muscle tension; relieve stress-related gut symptoms like gas, cramping, irritable bowel syndrome and ulcers; calm heat-related emotional and physical issues such as eczema, anger and frustration; and generally promote a sense of calm. Wonderful in baths, teas and as an herbal garnish. In addition to Benjamin’s recommendations, other stress-fighting herbs to consider are Ginkgo, panax and Siberian ginseng, fo-ti, rhodiola, reishi mushroom, goji berries, licorice root, lavender, rose, lemon balm, tulsi (holy basil), ashwagandha and mimosa bark.

for others. Adopt a healthy diet and exercise and make it a routine. We live in a very materialistic society, and I believe this also leads to stress, unhappiness and a sense of being entitled and never being satisfied. Just let go.” He also stresses the importance of support. “An emergency room is an incredibly hectic, frightening and sometimes violent place. I rely on my colleagues, and we support each other. For me, the most important thing is to realize that I’m not in it alone.” Krisanda also finds balance by taking a few minutes in a quiet place to collect his thoughts and enjoy a peaceful moment. Basic, whole foods can help to maintain homeostasis. “Make sure that food is fueling you,” says Mansour. “Cooked vegetables and broths are very soothing. Instead of a juice cleanse or an extreme diet, focus on nourishing, calming foods like soups, lean proteins to stabilize blood sugar levels and healthy fats to support brain function. Reducing alcohol can help improve liver function.” Sarah Kate Benjamin, a holistic chef and herbalist in Sebastopol, California, finds her own healing rhythms by eating with the seasons and using medicinal plants

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in inspired, everyday dishes. Co-author of The Kosmic Kitchen Cookbook: Everyday Herbalism and Recipes for Radical Wellness, she sees herbs as life-giving examples of resilience. “Herbs have been here long before us and have experienced their own form of stressors. Working with nervous systemsupportive herbs in my food, beverages or even as tinctures really help me find balance when I’m overwhelmed.” Some of her allies are oat tops, lemon balm, skullcap, chamomile and passionflower. For Benjamin, everyday choices play a huge role in healing. “Making small lifestyle shifts in your work or home life can really help you move into a more relaxed state. I like to think of it as a sort of mantra: ‘Help the herbs help you,’” she says. In a world that is fixated on external validation, little things matter. “If I give myself permission to do the things that really nourish me, I’ll be the best version of myself. Perhaps most importantly, I will like me, and that matters tremendously.” Marlaina Donato is an author and recording artist. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

Everyday Practical Tips From Stephanie Mansour: n Deep breathing and rolling the shoulders forward and back a few times can relieve muscle tension. n Eating something crunchy like an apple or carrots can lessen feelings of stress. n Meditating for even one minute can help reduce excessive cortisol in the body. Doing small increments daily rather than over long intervals net better and bigger benefits. n If your mind is racing 24/7 and breathing techniques don’t work, change your environment. Get up and go to another room in the house. Go outside. If tight on space and can't go outside, turn your body to look in a different direction. Stay in the same spot on the couch and just look at something else. n Don’t put your body under more stress with demanding, cortisol-fueling workouts; opt for yoga, meditation and Pilates. n When you get your heart rate up (in as quickly as five minutes of doing cardio), you feel happier. n Maintain a healthy sleep schedule and go to bed earlier.

From Sarah Kate Benjamin: n Reconnect to the earth in whatever way you can; go for a walk, cook a meal, smell flowers or just sit outside.

From LaStacia Ross: n As an energy exercise, try what I call The Fountain of Light: See and feel white light coming up from the earth and into your feet. Feel it move all the way up through your body, out of your head and back down to your feet to start again, like a fountain. Repeat this many times, feeling the vibrant, white light energy flowing through you.

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or those that have been putting recyclables in a plastic bag and placing it in a curbside bin, it’s likely going straight into a landfill. That bowling ball, those yard clippings and dirty pizza boxes are contaminating the recycling stream and increasing the cost of recycling programs nationwide at a particularly challenging time amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The continuing rise in contaminated items is known in the biz as “wishful recycling”. The current crisis is only making it worse. In some places, recycling itself is becoming wishful. As stores and restaurants struggle to survive, local tax revenues have dropped sharply, forcing municipalities to slash budgets. Many small towns and a few big cities have stopped recycling programs altogether. Others have cut back on what they will accept or substituted drop-off bins for curbside pickup. States are pulling back from encouraging bottle-deposit returns. The plastic masks, gloves and wipes mistakenly tossed into recycle bins are endangering waste workers that must remove them. With the coronavirus shown to cling to plastic for three days, many workers around the country have become ill from such exposure. Meanwhile, waste is mounting. Consumers are now having groceries delivered, picking them up or ordering them online, adding hundreds of millions more plastic bags and cardboard boxes to the waste stream. The Solid Waste Association of North America estimates that U.S. cities saw a 20 percent average increase in municipal solid waste and recycling collection in March and part of April. And because China stopped accepting 99 percent of the world’s recyclables two years ago, recycling operations are struggling for disposal locations. “There is the potential for households to generate more waste than they did before, but there is also an opportunity to focus on waste prevention, increase your reuse and recycling efforts, and use food more efficiently,” the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency advises on epa.gov. “Now is a great time to focus on waste prevention where possible, and 30

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when recycling, keep the materials as clean and dry as possible.” To be more conscious about recycling habits, “Instead of, ‘When in doubt, throw it in,’ it should be, ‘When in doubt, throw it out,’” says David Keeling, president of the National Recycling Coalition. The Washington State nonprofit Sustainable Connections estimates that 25 percent of what goes into recycling containers is not recyclable. “Contamination significantly increases the cost to process recyclables and makes it harder for processors to market their products, creating a huge economic challenge,” according to SustainableConnections.org. “We rely on the private sector to take away our waste, and they need to be able to turn a profit in order to run a viable business.” Unfortunately, “Across the country and within Florida, we are seeing a growing trend on contamination in recycling,” says Travis Barnes, recycling coordinator of Florida’s Hillsborough County, which includes Tampa. The worst offenders, he says, are people that don’t sufficiently clean out mayonnaise or ketchup containers, as well as put plastic bags in the recycling bin that can become entangled in multimillion-dollar equipment, bringing the entire sorting process to a halt. Beth Porter, climate campaigns director for the nonprofit Green America and author of Reduce, Reuse, Reimagine: Sorting

Out the Recycling System, says there’s a lot of confusion on what to put in the bin. She points to Michigan, which aims for 30 percent recycling by 2025 and created videos featuring “Recycling Raccoons” that offer instructions on proper sorting. In Washington, D.C., says Porter, “Workers peek in recycling bins and can tag the bin with some specific info telling you not to throw in plastic bags and contaminated stuff,” lowering contamination rates by 30 percent. “The public demands curbside recycling,” Barnes says. “It is highly ranked as something the public wants,” but people also need to be more aware to make the system more efficient. Even with the current challenges, environmentalists see recycling as a key strategy for a planet sinking under plastic waste. “As we navigate this new reality together, consumers whose circumstances allow for it should begin to reshape how they think about plastic pollution,” advises the World Economic Forum website weForum.org. “It’s a real and present crisis we can stop in its tracks right now—if we make choices that lead to a cleaner and more sustainable future.” Yvette C. Hammett is an environmental writer based in Valrico, Florida. Connect at YvetteHammettHull49@gmail.com.

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A Better Breakfast Healthy Tips and Recipes to Start the Day

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reakfast sets the stage for the day ahead, and it can either drain or energize us, depending on the what, when and how much aspects of the meal. While health experts agree that many traditional breakfast foods can do more harm than good, delicious, healthy alternatives are within easy reach of the breakfast table. Morning favorites like pastries, sugary cereals and pancakes, high in refined sugars and carbs, cause insulin production to spike and blood sugar levels to crash, according to David Perlmutter, an acclaimed neurologist based in Naples, Florida, and author of Grain Brain: The Surprising Truth about Wheat, Carbs, and Sugar - Your Brain’s Silent Killers. “People need to train their bodies to tap into the energy reserves within, harvesting fat for energy rather than being reliant on the next meal. A breakfast high in protein and fat will do that,” he says. While often waiting until noon for his first meal of the day, Perlmutter frequently opts for eggs and salad drenched in an extra-virgin olive oil dressing to break the fast. Perlmutter suggests waiting 12 hours or longer between dinner and the next day’s breakfast. “Time-restricted eating”, or intermittent fasting, can have surprising health benefits, helping crank up production of the brain-derived neurotrophic factor, a powerful initiator for growth of new brain cells, and kick-start autophagy, the body’s method of cleaning out damaged cells, according to the neurologist. A plant-based chef based in Bruges, Belgium, Julie Van den Kerchove switched from a raw, vegan diet to a mainly keto diet, low in carbohydrates, to regain energy after “hitting a wall, experiencing hormonal imbalances and nutritional deficiencies. Before, I would have green smoothies with lots of fruit and leafy greens, but would be ‘hangry’ a few hours later. Now my breakfast consists more of healthy fats and proteins, which helps me stay satisfied and energized until lunchtime. I experience more mental clarity and calmness because my blood sugar is not going up and down,” says Van den Kerchove, a blogger and author of vegan, raw-food and keto cookbooks. 32

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A typical breakfast for her now is a chia seed pudding with a nut or coconut milk, berries, nuts and seeds with a protein powder and stevia, which is easy to prepare in advance, or a warm porridge with hemp seeds, nut butter, chia seeds and almond, hemp or coconut milk, which is high in fiber and healthy fats. “If I feel like [having] something savory, I’ll have seed crackers topped with avocado and eggs or a Mediterranean omelet,” she adds. Teresa Fung, a professor of nutrition at Simmons University and adjunct professor at Harvard University, both in Boston, cautions about completely cutting carbs from breakfast, however. “Fruits and vegetables are important healthy sources of carbs, essential to get enough fiber to maintain healthy gut microbiome and feed the good bacteria in your GI tract,” says Fung, who is an associate editor for The Journal of Nutrition. “Optimal morning fuel will include a good dose of protein, vitamins and minerals, fiber, antioxidants and some hearthealthy fats. It will also include a healthy source of carbs that your body can use as energy, leaving proteins to be used for protein synthesis,” says Fung, suggesting a simple, but hearty breakfast of high-fiber oatmeal or yogurt with nuts and fruit. Like Perlmutter, Fung stresses the importance of eating during daylight hours when certain enzymes are activated. “Our bodies react to daylight even when our eyes are still closed. Eating should match up with our biological clocks, as we are daytime animals, using most of our energy in the day,” she says. Fung notes Americans that tend to make breakfast the smallest meal of the day and dinner the largest need to better balance meal sizes rather than load up on calories late in the day. These experts agree on the need to tune into the body’s signals for hunger and satiety, not just eating breakfast on an autopilot schedule. “If I’ve eaten a huge holiday dinner the night before, I may skip my morning meal. I’m a huge proponent in being flexible and listening to your body,” says Van den Kerchove. Connect with Washington, D.C., freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.

Healthy First Meals Caramel Apple Cinnamon Crisp Overnight Oats These oats are a great dessert/breakfast mix that’s delicious, but good for you, too. It’s made clean by cooking the apples using coconut sugar instead of refined white sugar and adding cinnamon and nutmeg for spice. Prep the oats by mixing all the ingredients, then make a date caramel sauce that’s healthier than any caramel sauce you can purchase from the grocery store and so luscious that you’ll fall in love with it. For the Cinnamon Apples: 2 large Honeycrisp or Pink Lady apples, cored, peeled and diced 2 Tbsp coconut sugar ⅛ tsp cinnamon ⅛ tsp nutmeg For the Oats: 1½ cups rolled oats 1½ cups unsweetened almond milk 2 Tbsp chia seeds 1 tsp vanilla extract ¼ tsp ground cinnamon

For the Date Caramel Sauce: 10–12 pitted dried dates ⅛ tsp sea salt ½ cup hot water, divided To make the cinnamon apples, combine the apples, coconut sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg in a saucepan, and cook over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes until the apples are softened, but not mushy. For the oats, combine the oats, milk, chia seeds, vanilla and cinnamon in a mixing bowl. To make the date caramel sauce, process the dates and sea salt in a food processor until they are finely chopped. Add the water, 1 tablespoon at a time, to the dates until the mixture becomes smooth and resembles caramel. You may need to scrape down the sides of the food processor. Spoon half of the oat mixture into the bottom of an 8-ounce jar with a lid or a sealable container, then top with the date sauce and apples. Repeat in a second jar with the remaining ingredients.

Refrigerate the oats overnight or for at least 4 hours. The oats can be enjoyed cold straight from the refrigerator or heated in the microwave for 1 to 2 minutes. Reprinted from Clean-Eating Breakfasts and Lunches Made Simple, by Lacey Baier.

Salmon Cakes with Fennel & Parsnips For the vegetables: ½ cup fennel, shaved thin (use a mandolin slicer for thinnest slices) ¼ cup parsnips, shaved ½ Tbsp coconut oil For the salmon cakes: 6 oz can boneless, skinless, wild-caught salmon, drained 1 egg 1 Tbsp quinoa flakes 1 Tbsp fresh chives, chopped 1 tsp capers 1 tsp lemon juice ½ Tbsp coconut oil, for frying 4 radishes with greens Heat oil in a skillet and sauté fennel and parsnips until tender, about 7 minutes.

Remove to serving plate. In a mixing bowl, combine salmon, egg, quinoa flakes, chives, capers and lemon juice. Stir to mix until most of the large chunks of salmon are broken down. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat,

form salmon mixture into 2 patties and cook 4 minutes per side. Place salmon cakes over fennel and parsnips and garnish with radishes. Serve warm. Provided by David Perlmutter, DrPerlmutter.com. October 2020

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Smoked paprika and turmeric (optional) 2 large handfuls spinach or kale (optional) 1 to 2 Tbsp MCT oil (optional)

Sweet Potato Toast with Avocado

If using organic sweet potatoes, you don’t need to peel them because the skin contains lots of minerals and flavor. Just rinse and dry. Cut the sweet potato in thin slices of 0.2 to 0.4 of an inch. Put them in your toaster on its highest setting. Repeat three to four times until the sweet potato is completely cooked. You could also use your oven to make the sweet potato toast. Preheat at 350° F and roast for 5 to 10 minutes. Rub the sweet potato slices with some extra virgin coconut oil or olive oil and sea salt.

1 large sweet potato 1 ripe avocado, sliced 1 package of tempeh (or 2 eggs) Extra-virgin coconut or olive oil Black pepper and sea salt

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Fortunately, there are ways to make hash browns clean, because they’re amazing and need to be in the food rotation. First, use a little bit of olive oil instead of deep-frying, and opt for a healthier, low-carb alternative for potatoes, like cauliflower. Then, turn everything into muffins. Because it’s easier to prepare, they are great for a make-ahead breakfast and the flavors will be better.

Cauliflower Hash Egg Muffins This is a healthier, low-calorie alternative to the classic breakfast of hash browns and eggs, and more nutritious, too, because cauliflower is packed with fiber, minerals and vitamins. Plus, eating muffins for breakfast is always a good idea, especially when the muffins are good for you. 34

½ Tbsp olive oil, plus more for greasing the pan ½ cup finely diced yellow onion 3 cups riced cauliflower 2 egg whites ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese ½ tsp sea salt ¼ tsp ground black pepper ¼ tsp garlic powder 12 eggs 2 green onions, sliced, for garnish Preheat the oven to 425° F and grease a 12cup muffin pan with olive oil. Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add the onion, and cook until tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Add the cauliflower and cook until it becomes slightly tender, 3 to 4 minutes.

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virgin coconut oil in a frying pan. Cut the tempeh in smaller pieces and bake until golden. Flavor with black pepper and sea salt. I also love adding smoked paprika and turmeric. If you wish, you can add two large handfuls of spinach too. Serve the sweet potato toast with sliced avocado, tempeh scramble and, if you wish, a spoonful of MCT oil to feel satisfied even longer. If you’re not a fan of avocado, you can replace it with nut cheese, pesto, nut butter or another topping that’s high in healthy fats and low in carbohydrates. For a vegetarian version: replace the fried tempeh with one to two softly boiled or poached eggs. Provided by Julie Van Den Kerchove, JuliesLifestyle.com.

Transfer the cauliflower mixture to a large bowl, then add the egg whites, Parmesan, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Mix well. Scoop a little less than ¼ cup of the cauliflower mixture into each muffin cup. Using your fingers or a spoon, press the cauliflower mixture down and around the sides of the muffin cups to create nests. Bake the nests for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the top edges become golden and crispy. Reduce the heat to 375° F and remove the muffin pan from the oven. Crack 1 egg into each cup, taking care not to overflow the nest. Return the pan to the oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the egg whites are no longer transparent, but still a little loose. For fully cooked-through eggs, bake for 2 to 5 minutes longer. To serve, garnish the muffins with the green onions. The muffins can be refrigerated, in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Reheat them in the microwave for 1½ minutes. Reprinted from Clean-Eating Breakfasts and Lunches Made Simple, by Lacey Baier.

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TAI CHI AND QIGONG Life Force in Motion

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he flowing movement of tai chi mirrors the serenity of water, but still waters run deep. This ancient practice of gentle meditative movement is an offshoot of Chinese martial arts that offers a spectrum of surprising benefits, including healthier soft tissues and bones, as well as improved sleeping. According to Harvard Health Publishing, when practiced consistently, tai chi supports both upper and lower body strength with effects that are akin to resistance training and brisk walking. Tai chi helps to fine-tune neurons of the inner ear and encourages muscle and ligament flexibility, resulting in better balance and fewer falls. The practice is highly adaptable and anyone can benefit, even those that are wheelchair-bound or recovering from surgery. “It appears effortless, with slow and smooth movements, but there is immense power underneath the tranquility,” says Paul Lam, family physician and director of the Tai Chi for Health Institute, in Sydney, Australia. “Tai chi has been shown by over 500 medical studies to benefit almost all aspects of health, including mobility, immunity and heart and lung function.” Lam also 36

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highlights other related benefits, including lower blood pressure, less arthritis pain and stress relief. Research published last year in the journal Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine shows that 12 weeks of tai chi practice initiated beneficial changes in the immune system with subsequent improvement of lung function in children ages 6 to 12 with asthma.

A River of Energy While tai chi is a modified martial art with a focus on form, its close relative, qigong, is a mind-body wellness system that uses breath, simple movement and stillness. Both cultivate qi, or life force, that is believed to permeate all natural existence. The concept of qi, yet to be understood scientifically, is the basis of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the focus of many studies in China and elsewhere. “It is believed that qi flows throughout and around the body. If we are healthy, the qi will be moving smoothly and abundantly. If we are not healthy, the qi may be stagnant, excessive or defi-

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cient,” says qigong instructor and acupuncturist Jeffrey Chand, in British Columbia, Canada. Robert Chuckrow, a retired physics professor in Ossining, New York, and the author of Tai Chi Dynamics and The Tai Chi Book, explains, “When muscles are tensed, qi is inhibited. Instead, when muscles are relaxed and the body is open and moves naturally, qi is enhanced. Such cultivation of qi is the main component of qigong. Tai chi actually includes qigong.” Chuckrow currently has two students that are 100 years old and notes that seniors greatly appreciate and benefit from these arts once they experience the connection between mind and body. Lee Holden, a qigong master teacher at the Holden QiGong Center, in Santa Cruz, California, emphasizes the consequence of being in perpetual “fight-or-flight” mode from everyday, nonthreatening life stresses. “The waves crashing to the shore, the river flowing down the mountain, demonstrate nature’s boundless energy. We, as human beings, have cut ourselves off from that source of energy. Through qigong practice, we plug back into that natural energy reserve and circulate it through our minds and bodies. Stress, like a kink in the hose, causes a stagnation of qi. Relaxation, like unwinding the kink, gets the qi to flow.”

Nourishing the Nervous System Tai chi and qigong lower the stress hormone cortisol, improve brain function and have been shown to decrease symptoms of anxiety and depression. Both approaches are part of many addiction recovery programs to help nourish mind-body connections for better managing stress. “In my view, both qigong and tai chi are wonderful exercises for the nervous system, which during practice, undergoes intense moment-to-moment receiving, processing and sending of neural electrical information. This electricity stimulates cells to absorb oxygen and nutrients and expel waste products, and it beneficially helps arrange material within cells,” says Chuckrow. In essence, it’s all about encouraging calm, something we all need. Chand summarizes its benefits superbly. “It empowers individuals to help themselves. The more stress management tools we have to help ourselves, the better our overall health and quality of life is.”

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The best way to communicate with a stressed teen, say many child psychologists, is to listen deeply while letting them do most of the talking, and offering sympathetic support while withholding judgment. Instead of giving advice, “Validate your teen’s experience and attempt to step into their shoes. Let your teen know that you hear them, that you support them in their decisions and ask your teen what you can do to help them,” advises clinical psychologist Alyssa Austern, PsyD, of Chatham, New Jersey. Other steps can help a teen weather this time of high stress:

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Back up the basics. Make sure there’s healthy food and snacks in the fridge. Encourage teens to exercise daily, especially outdoors, and support them in getting eight to 10 hours of sleep.

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eing a teenager is never easy, but it’s even harder these days, with the upheaval of the pandemic intensifying the normal academic, social and hormonal turmoil of these pivotal years. It’s no wonder teens are reporting record levels of stress, anxiety and depression: In a Pew Research survey, 70 percent of teens said mental health was a major problem among their peers—and that was in February, before the pandemic hit. A recent online poll found that most teens are worried that the pandemic will affect their family’s physical or financial health and that many feel lonelier than usual and worry about losing ground in academics and activities. Extending a helping hand to teens is not always well received. They can be notoriously resistant to advice, even when they’re stressed, partly because of their brain chemistry, explains Gail Saltz, M.D., clinical associate professor of psychiatry at the New York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell School of Medicine and host of the Personology podcast. A teen’s highly active amygdala makes risk-taking a thrill even as the frontal lobe that weighs consequences is not fully developed, while at the same time, a teen seeks independence—an identity and freedom to be more like an adult. “This combination means their capacity and interest in taking parental direction is not there,” she says. “As a result, parents in reaction often get louder and more insistent in telling them what to do, which fails and drives them further away.” 38

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Make self-compassion a family habit. The self-compassion approach to selfcare, which is rapidly gaining ground among psychologists, has three elements: treating ourselves as kindly as we would a dear friend, realizing that many other people have the same problems so we’re not alone, and mindfully and nonjudgmentally observing our emotional state.

This method has proven to be helpful not just for adults, but for teens, as well. A University of Edinburgh meta-analysis that synthesized 17 studies of more than 7,000 teens in six countries concluded that those with high levels of self-compassion had lower levels of stress caused by anxiety and depression. University of North Carolina researchers found that teens exhibited lower stress, anxiety and depression, as well as more resilience and gratitude, after six self-compassion sessions. A good place for parents to start is with themselves: If they are anxious, overprotective or fearful, a teen is likely to follow suit, reports a study in the Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology. Helpful books, websites and programs for both teens and adults can be found at SelfCompassion.org, operated by Dr. Kristin Neff, an associate professor of educational psychology at the University of Texas at Austin who was a pioneer in the concept.

Engage them with creative activities. As teens can seek independence, making sure they spend quality time with the family is also important for their well-being, research shows. “Find ways to connect, converse and unwind together as a family,” advises Crissy Fishbane, of RaleighDurham, North Carolina, co-founder of HER Health Collective, an online community for mothers. “Teens need to see their parents engaging in self-care behaviors themselves, and it’s even better if you can engage in self-care as a family.” She suggests taking a virtual or outdoor yoga class together, playing a board game, having sudoku competitions, learning deep-breathing techniques or starting a family book club.

Encourage reaching out to help others. A study in the Journal of Adolescence suggests that altruistic behaviors, including large and small acts of kindness, may increase teens’ feelings of self-worth, especially if it involves helping strangers. In Poland, the more teens helped out others in a flood, the more supportive and proactive they became, another study found. Depending on their interests, teens may be drawn to local environmental, social justice, religious or political activities. DoSomething.org offers useful ideas and links, and environmental projects for teens can be found at EarthForce.com, SierraClub. com and GlobalClimateStrike.com.

Ronica O’Hara is a Denver-based health writer. Connect at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

Other Helpful Resources Making Friends with Yourself: A Mindful Self-Compassion Program for Teens and Young Adults: centerformsc.org/ msc-teens-adults Seven Expert Tips for Talking with Teens: ParentAndTeen.com/keep-teenstalking-learn-to-listen/tal How to Communicate with Your Teen Through Active Listening: Psy-Ed.com/ wpblog/communicate-with-teen The Kid’s Guide to Service Projects: Over 500 Service Ideas for Young People Who Want to Make a Difference

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What do you mean by, “To be broken is not a reason to see all things as broken?”

In my cancer journey, after I had a rib removed from my back and a botched chemo treatment, I found myself in a Holiday Inn getting sick every 20 minutes, frightened and in pain, not sure what to do. As the sun started coming up, I realized that while this was happening to me, it wasn’t happening to everyone. Somewhere nearby, a baby was being born and a couple was making love for the first time. Somewhere an estranged parent and grown adult child were talking for the first time after many years. That’s when it came to me that to be broken is no reason to see all things as broken, because the wholeness of life is what is healing. When I am broken, I need the company of those who know what it’s like to be broken, but I also need everything not broken to heal. When I’m afraid, I need the company of those who know what it’s like to be afraid, but I

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How does acceptance strengthen our resilience?

Acceptance is not resignation. Acceptance begins with the hard task or practice of seeing things as they are. When we can see things as they are—clearly—then we have real choices. So, if I am afraid and I give over to my fear, then I’m afraid of everything. If I can see things as they are, I can see more clearly exactly what I’m afraid of, and then I have real choices of what my next steps are. Acceptance lets us move forward.

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Two of the oldest medicines known to human beings are our ability to hold and our ability to listen. Even though there are times when I have been told things I didn’t want to hear, there has never been a time that I have listened or been listened to that hasn’t been healing. There has never been a time when I have held or been held that hasn’t been healing. Another practice is being completely present and holding nothing back. We tend to drift up into our minds, especially when afraid, and one of the reasons that all of the different traditions have breathing or meditation practices is to return

us to where we are. If I start worrying, if I start getting lost in my fear, I try to look at whatever is before me. I’m in my study as I’m talking to you. I’m looking out the window. I’m seeing the leaves on the trees. I take a breath and try to give my full attention to whatever is before me, and then I start getting grounded again. The thing is, we’re never going to be free of fear or pain, because that’s part of living, but when we can be present and practice being real and authentic, then the fear lives in us and we don’t live in the fear.

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10 Classic Symptoms Not to Ignore Dogs and cats can develop cancer almost anywhere in the body, which is why the symptoms vary depending on the tissues and organs involved and the severity of the disease. Make an appointment with a veterinarian if a pet displays any of these warning signs of cancer. 1. Unusual swellings that don’t go away or that grow. The best way to discover lumps, bumps or swelling on a dog or cat is to pet them.

Reduce or eliminate a pet’s exposure to toxins and minimize chronic stress. These include chemical pesticides like flea and tick preventives, lawn chemicals linked to cancer (weed killers, herbicides, etc.), tobacco smoke, flame retardants, household cleaners and air-scenting products like candles and plug-ins. Because we live in a toxic world and avoiding all chemical exposure is nearly impossible, a periodic detoxification protocol can also benefit a pet. Research points to the benefits of identifying and removing sources of chronic stress in an animal’s life. Focusing on providing environmental enrichment and opportunities for dogs to just be dogs (play, sniff and run) on a daily basis is important in keeping them happy and healthy.

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Refuse unnecessary vaccinations. Vaccine protocols should be tailored to minimize risk and maximize protection, taking into account the breed, background, nutritional status, lifestyle and overall vitality of the pet. Vaccines may cause cancer, and titer testing is a responsible way to ensure a pet has adequate immunity in place of over-vaccinating on an annual basis.

6. Offensive smell. An unpleasant odor is a common sign of tumors of the anus, mouth or nose. 7. Difficulty eating or swallowing. This is a common sign of cancers of the mouth or neck.

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Pilates Intermediate Equipment Class – 5:306:30pm. Tue & Thur. Plus Mon-noon-1pm & Sat9-10am. Challenging exercises for those that have a foundation in the Pilates fundamentals. Limited to 6. $30/drop-in, $25/account rate. Pilates Core Training, 1308 Dunmire St, Pensacola. 850-2875836. PilatesCoreTraining.com. Kemetic Yoga – 6-7:30pm. With Camelia Wilis. Kemetic Yoga is the ancient Egyptian system of yoga enlightenment based upon the practices of physical movements combined with controlled deep breathing and meditation. $20. Empathic Practice, 801 E Cervantes St, Pensacola. 850-777-3334. Contact@ EmpathicPractice.us. EmpathicPractice.us. Gratitude Flow Yoga Class – 7-8pm. Our offering to the veteran community. This yoga class is free for our veterans with DOD ID. Others may join for regular class rate. $15/drop-in, packages available. Roots Shoppe, 357 Beal Pkwy NW, FWB. 850-8631044 RootsShoppe.com Honor Military Yoga Class – 7-8:15pm. Honoring those that serve, have served, and family members holding DOD IDs; US Armed Forces welcome for free. All others may join for a drop-in fee of $12. Beginners are welcome for this multi-level hatha yoga class with breath awareness, meditation, sun salutations, restorative cool down, and savasana. Come build strength, flexibility and clarity of the mind with those that serve this country. Free w/ID or $12. Dragonfly Yoga Studio, 184 Brooks St SE, Bldg 2, FWB. 850-218-2575. DragonflyYoga.com.

wednesday Gyrokinesis Class – noon-1pm. This movement system allows the entire body to be worked through spinal movement. Gently works the joints and muscles through rhythmic flowing movements. Most of the exercises are performed sitting on a stool. Limited to 8. $15/drop-in, $10/account rate. Pilates Core Training, 1308 Dunmire St, Pensacola. 850-287-5836. Pilates CoreTraining.com.

Yoga Class – noon-1pm. 3 spots per week; book online or call for sign up. 60 minutes of semi-private sessions with our certified wellness coach and yoga instructor Amanda Simmons. $20. Empathic Practice, 801 E Cervantes St, Pensacola. 850-777-3334. EmpathicPractice.us. Flow On-the-Go Yoga Class – 12:15-1:15pm. Fun, free, flow on the go. Let yourself go in this happy & carefree setting and learn to connect with yourself in a new way. Hatha Flow yoga with a quirky flare. $15/ drop-in, packages available. Roots Shoppe, 357 Beal Pkwy NW, FWB. 850-863-1044. RootsShoppe.com Guided Meditation & Co-Creation Coaching – 5-6pm. With Jennifer Michaels. Weekly class uplifts heart and soul, to help get you where you want to go. Bring water, pillow, journal. Discount packages, memberships and private sessions available. Walkins welcome. Limit 10. $20. 30A Therapy Associates, 156 N Co Hwy 393, Santa Rosa Beach. 843-5142848. Jennifer@JEMichaels.com. JEMichaels.com. Kundalini Flow Yoga Class – 5:30-6:30pm. This class is a beautiful pause midway through your week. It offers the opportunity to harness your energy and move forward feeling renewed. $15/dropin, packages available. Roots Shoppe, 357 Beal Pkwy NW, FWB. 850-863-1044. RootsShoppe.com Meditation for Self-Healing – 6:30-7:30pm. A guided meditation to clear your energy field of stress and other negative energies. Recharge and rejuvenate yourself. Love donation. The Center for Pranic Healing and Wellness, 206B Center St, Gulf Breeze. 850-380-0561. FLPranicHealing@gmail. com. PraniceHealingAndWellness.com. Group Meditation and Pranic Healing, First Wednesday – 6:30-8pm. 1st Wed monthly. Since 2003, we have been offering free mini-pranic healing sessions at our Community Healing Night. Pranic healing is no-touch and effective in helping the body heal itself in the areas of stress, pain, inflammation, injuries and psycho-emotional issues. Practice the Meditation on Twin Hearts, a brief guided meditation for inner peace, illumination and mental clarity. First visit free, $10. The Center for Pranic Healing and Wellness, 206B Center St, Gulf Breeze. 850-380-0561. FLPranicHealing@gmail.com. PranicHealingAndWellness.com.

thursday Saluting Surya Yoga Class – 9:30-10:30am. Rising with the Sun? Begin your day with an easeful, meditative yoga practice in honor of Surya, the Sun, who provides the light for our Earth to grow each and every day. Expect sun salutations, pranayama, mantra, and meditation but always be prepared for improvisation. $15/drop-in, packages available. Roots Shoppe, 357 Beal Pkwy NW, FWB. 850-8631044. RootsShoppe.com. Slow Flow Yoga Class – 5:30-6:30pm. A 60-minute semi-private session with our certified wellness coach and yoga instructor Amanda Simmons. 3 spots per week; book online or call for sign up. $20. Empathic Practice, 801 E Cervantes St, Pensacola. 850-777-3334. EmpathicPractice.us.

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

Unwind Yoga Class – 4:15-5:15pm. Unhook from the daily grind and sink into this juicy yoga class to find your chill and start the weekend off right. All bodies welcome and supported. $15/drop-in, packages available. Roots Shoppe, 357 Beal Pkwy NW, FWB. 850-863-1044. RootsShoppe.com Free Meditation Class in the Park – 5:30pm. Be a mat crasher at the park. As a safe alternative to deepbreathing exercises class, this is an opportunity for people to get together, practice guided meditations, singing bowl meditation, and labyrinth walk meditation. Mindful at the core then evolves into a mental space for reflection and relaxation. Bring mat or pillow, 6-feet spacing is allocated. Mask is optional but not required. 30-minute practice for all-levels. Free, donations and love offers appreciated. Funds go to

Pensacola Dream Defenders, Satoshi Forest, and From The Ground Up Community Garden. Located at Long Hollow Park (E DeSoto St x N Guillemard St, Pensacola) near the First City Art Center. Hosted by Empathic Practice. 850-777-3334. Contact@ EmpathicPractice.us. EmpathicPractice.us.

saturday Pilates Advanced Equipment Class – 7:4511:15am. 9am-Intermediate; 10:15am-Beginners. Improve your posture, strength and flexibility. Classes use a variety of reformers, towers and Wunda chairs, along with small props to enhance the exercises. Limited to 6. $30/drop-in, $25/account rate. Pilates Core Training, 1308 Dunmire St, Pensacola. 850-287-5836. PilatesCore Training.com. 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 – 9am-1pm. Find grass-fed beef, whole chickens, eggs, goat milk, cheese, produce, hydroponic lettuce, herbs and microgreens. Also the best honey, including Tupelo honey; homemade from scratch breads, pies and pastries; pickled veggies; jams; salsas; BBQ sauces; pesto sauce; tuna and shrimp dips; and the best Maryland crab cakes you have ever had. In addition, beautifully handcrafted soaps. Free. Grand Boulevard at Sandestin, 600 Grand Blvd (in Grand Park between Tommy Bahama and Cantina Laredo), Miramar Beach. 850-499-4697. 30AFarmersMarket@gmail.com. GrandBoulevardFarmersMarket.com.

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

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

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

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

Navarre Acupuncture and Wellness offers quality acupuncture and Chinese herbology, cupping therapy, moxibustion and Acupuncture Injection Therapy (AIT). See ad, page 23.

ANGEL THERAPY FELICIA MCQUAID Virtual or In-Person Sessions and Classes MiracleMindsets.com TheHealingClinicFWB.com

Angel Therapy offers guidance in aligning with increased fulfillment, love and soul purpose. Your Angels are standing by ready to help. Angel Therapy is a part of Miracle Mindsets. See ad, page 31.

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 10.

BODY CONTOURING CRYO850 PERFORMANCE & RECOVERY

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

Non-invasive treatment of applying alternating heat and cryogenic temperatures for skin rejuvenation, fat freezing, cellulite reduction, and body definition and toning. See ad, page 8.

SCULPSURE BODY CONTOURING

Karen Kennedy, MD 1118 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Ste 201, GB 7552 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre 850-916-7766 KarenKennedyMD.com SculpSure is a non-surgical laser treatment for the reduction of stubborn fat in areas like the abdomen, love handles, back, and inner and outer thighs; and chin contouring. Amazing results with zero down time and without drugs. See ad, page 4.

BRAIN HEALTH MIND PERFORMANCE CENTER, LLC

(Located inside Path to Wellness) 240 W Laurel Ave, Foley, AL 251-597-8787 MindPerformanceCenter.com Our non-invasive, drug-free approach helps brain injury patients improve speech, balance, limb and finger control, memory and mental focus, plus the restoration of personality traits. See ad, page 11.

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

FDA-registered thermography (digital infrared thermal imaging) offers breast screenings that are non-invasive and radiationfree, without compression or bodily contact. Valuable for detecting early-stage breast disease and more. See ad, page 10.

CBD OIL BODY-B-HEALTHY

Natural Alternative Wellness Center and Smoothie Bar 2227 Ferdon Blvd, Crestview 850-682-8893 • Find us on Facebook We provide a great selection of CBD and Hemp oils in a variety of applications, such as droppers, sprays, capsules, softgels, balms and vape liquids.

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 2.

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 13.

I trust in nature for the stable laws of beauty and utility. Spring shall plant and autumn garner to the end of time. ~Robert Browning October 2020

SIMPLY NATURAL HEALTH FOODS

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

BAYBRIDGE CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC Dr Kenneth L Williams, DC 107 Baybridge Dr, Gulf Breeze 850-932-1778 KLWilliamsDC@gmail.com

Offering the cleanest extraction CBD oil, lowest price per mg, all natural, colorado grown full and broad spectrum.See ad, page 31.

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

Florida Licensed Midwife and Certified Professional Midwife provides comprehensive prenatal care, birth (homebirth, water birth, VBAC) and postpartum care for healthy, low-risk families. Serving Pensacola to Panama City. Free consultations. See ad, page 37.

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

Certified Nurse Midwife and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse provides comprehensive prenatal care, birth (homebirth, water birth, VBAC) and postpartum care for healthy, low-risk families. Serving Pensacola to Panama City. Free consultations. See ad, page 37.

CHIROPRACTIC BAIRD CHIROPRACTIC & MED SPA

1796 Navarre Sound Cir, Navarre 850-936-8664 SuperiorHealthNavarre.com

A progressive integrative clinic located in Gulf Breeze Proper. Offering chiropractic, acupuncture, Class IV Laser, spinal decompression and massage. Trusted relief for your toughest pain.

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.

HENARD FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC

Dr Karen Henard-Carter, DC 4566 Hwy 20 E, Ste 205, Niceville 850-897-1105 • HenardChiro.com A second-generation chiropractor, Dr Henard is committed to chiropractic w e l l n e s s f o r t h e f a m i l y, improving health naturally. More than 23 years’ experience in pediatrics, sports and automobile injuries. Most insurance and affordable cash plans.

DR TONY SALAMAY, DC, MS, FASA

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

Treating the mind, body and spirit. Dr Brett Baird has been in practice for over 20 years and is always continuing his education to stay with the most relevant practices. Whether you are in need of an adjustment, a massage or medical spa services, Baird Chiropractic & Medical Spa is truly Navarre’s finest. See ad, page 7.

Treating conditions through chiropractic, functional neurology and clinical nutrition, such as fibromyalgia and thyroid issues. We treat the root causes and not just masking your symptoms. Always accepting new patients. See ad, page 3.

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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 18.

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

F o r t Wa l t o n ’s newest eclectic intuitive center. Locally made crafts by local artisans. Intuitive readings, jewelry, paintings, incense, crystals, pottery, semiprecious stones, wind chimes, diaper cakes and hand-painted furniture. See ad, page 39.

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

Get out of pain once and for all. Treat the source, not the symptom. Enjoy moving freely in a more organized, comfortable and balanced body. See ad, page 45.

CRYO THERAPY CRYO850 PERFORMANCE & RECOVERY

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

Nitrogen-free therapeutic, cold e x p o s u r e therapy designed to lower the body surface temperature and accelerate the body’s natural recovery and rejuvenation processes. For inflammation management, chronic pain and disease, mood disorders, metabolic boost, antiaging and beauty. See ad, page 8.

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 11.

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 19 and 39.

DEPRESSION MIND PERFORMANCE CENTER, LLC

(Located inside Path to Wellness) 240 W Laurel Ave, Foley, AL 251-597-8787 MindPerformanceCenter.com Offering Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (Brainsway—a proven tool in the fight against depression that is non-invasive, painless and drugfree) with functional medicine and brain pathway rehabilitation for the most robust changes possible. See ad, page 11.

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ENERGY HEALER JENNIFER MICHAELS STUDIO

Certified Therapeutic Energy Practitioner 30A Therapy Associates 156 N Co Hwy 393, Santa Rosa Beach 843-514-2848 Jennifer@JEMichaels.com JEMichaels.com

Meditation, energy healing and spiritual life-coaching to uplift old energies and feel amazing. Offering angel, akashic and past-life readings, creativity and business coaching, training and certifications, package discounts. Appointments inperson and by phone. I look forward to working with you.

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 17.

BODY-B-HEALTHY

Natural Alternative Wellness Center and Smoothie Bar 2227 Ferdon Blvd, Crestview 850-682-8893 • Find us on Facebook We offer cutting-edge testing/screenings, iridology and wellness coaching, along with allnatural supplements, homeopathic solutions and anti-aging products. Very knowledgeable staff that also makes greattasting “good-for-you” smoothies and protein shakes.

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

Natural and certified organic products, vitamin supplements, local and organic produce, wholesome baked goods, hot deli lunches, environmentally friendly products, and educational classes and events. Mon-Sat 7am9pm, Sun 10am-7pm. See ad, page 23.

GOLDEN ALMOND HEALTH FOOD STORE

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

FOOD & SUPPLEMENTS ALTERNATIVE HEALTH FOOD STORE

HONEYMED

Providing Since 1998, An educated and friendly staff, quality vitamins and supplements. Essential oils for a healthy lifestyle. Natural holistic health assessments— iridology, tongue and fingernail assessment, reflex nutrition assessment—by appointment, $60. See ad, page 19.

HoneyMed is a delicious blend of raw honey and three powerful superfoods: turmeric, ginger and cayenne pepper. HoneyMed is true nature’s medicine with anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, revitalizing and immunity-boosting properties. See ad, page 35.

5533 Hwy 90, Pace 850-994-3606 AlternativeHealthFoodStore.com

Rosemary and Grand Blvd Farmers’ Market 850-797-2786 HoneyMedBiz@gmail.com HoneyMedBiz.com

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KRATOM AND COMPANY 130 Perry Ave SE, Ste A, FWB 850-845-0998 KratomAndCo.com

Kratom and Company is a holistic pharmacy that specializes in an alternative medicine known as kratom. In short, kratom is a tropical tree in Southeast Asia with leaves that have been used for hundreds of years to relieve pain.

OLIVE LEAVES HEALTH FOOD CENTER

In the Publix Shopping Center 634 W 23rd St, PC 850-763-8871 • OliveLeavesPC.com Olive Leaves is here to provide you with the finest-quality, fresh, natural, organic and whole foods; nutritional products; body care products; and health information in a fun, comfortable, clean, safe environment. See ad, page 13.

SIMPLY NATURAL HEALTH FOODS

Coronado Village in Panama City 109 W 23rd St, Ste N4, 850-215-2131 Find us on facebook Highest quality vitamins and supplements–all natural, no chemicals, no GMO, including CBD and essential oil, aromatherapy, hair, nail and skincare products, local honey, blackseed. Discover many natural remedies for a healthy lifestyle and a full line of men’s and women’s healthcare products. See ad, page 31.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS COACH EMPATHIC PRACTICE 801 E Cervantes St, Ste C Pensacola • 850-777-3334 Contact@EmpathicPractice.us EmpathicPractice.us

HERBS ROOTS SHOPPE

357 Beal Pkwy NW, FWB 850-863-1044 C.Gypsymuse@gmail.com CGypsymuse.com Offering a vast selection of quality herbs, self-care products and metaphysical goods, as well as an experience to remember. See ad, page 37.

HOLISTIC MEDICINE EMPATHIC PRACTICE

801 E Cervantes St, Ste C 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 29.

KAREN KENNEDY, MD

Board-Certified Gynecologist 1118 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, GB 7552 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre 850-916-7766 KarenKennedyMD.com Board-Certified Gynecologist MD, offering full GYN services and proud to feature MonaLisa Touch Laser, a non-invasive treatment for symptoms of low hormones or menopause. Stop suffering and start living. Call for an appointment. Offices in Gulf Breeze and Navarre. See ad, page 4.

DR TONY SALAMAY, DC, MS, FASA

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

Together we will build a plan and schedule that will fit your needs and help you feel better. Bring more energy, disposition, focus and time to your lifestyle. See ad, page 29.

Treating conditions through chiropractic, functional neurology and clinical nutrition such as fibromyalgia and thyroid issues. We treat the root causes and not just masking your symptoms. Always accepting new patients. See ad, page 3

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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 25.

KAREN KENNEDY, MD

Board Certified Gynecologist 1118 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, GB 7552 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre 850-916-7766 KarenKennedyMD.com Board Certified Gynecologist MD, offering full GYN services and proud to feature MonaLisa Touch Laser, a non-invasive treatment for symptoms of low hormones or menopause. Stop suffering and start living. Call for an appointment. Offices in Gulf Breeze and Navarre. See ad, page 4.

HOT YOGA STUDIO HOT YOGA OM

222 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Unit A Downtown Fort Walton Beach 850-430-9434 • HotYogaOM.com Hot Yoga Om features far infrared heat, radiant heat, radiant life. Daily classes, amazing teachers, great benefits. Experience it for yourself. See ad, page 8

INFRARED SAUNA PILATES CORE TRAINING

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

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

MASSAGE THERAPY EMPATHIC PRACTICE

801 E Cervantes St, Ste C Pensacola • 850-777-3334 Contact@EmpathicPractice.us EmpathicPractice.us

Soleilune at Empathic Practice provides relaxing and therapeutic body treatments for individuals or couples. Treatments with CBD lotions, essential oils and natural products are available. Call 850777-3334 and book your appointment today. See ad, page 29.

THE HEALING HUT Massage by Jodie Filler 850-200-7389 700 Beal Pkwy, FWB

Combining massage, aromatherapy, hot stones, cupping and active isolated stretching for a unique massage experience. Also available: Raindrop Therapy and chair massage for parties and events. MA87293, MM38275.

MEDICAL MARIJUANA EMPATHIC PRACTICE 801 E Cervantes St, Ste C Pensacola • 850-777-3334 Contact@EmpathicPractice.us EmpathicPractice.us

Let us guide you through the process of obtaining your card and understanding the products available. Our holistic approach includes mindfulness coaching sessions and group-guided meditation sessions. See ad, page 29.

MEDITATION EMPATHIC PRACTICE

801 E Cervantes St, Ste C Pensacola • 850-777-3334 Contact@EmpathicPractice.us EmpathicPractice.us Regardless of your experience, our one-on-one or group sessions will help you to successfully implement a practice that will bring you all the benefits of meditation. See ad, page 29.

THE CENTER FOR PRANIC HEALING AND WELLNESS 206B Center St, Gulf Breeze 850-380-0561 PranicHealingSouth@gmail.com PranicHealingAndWellness.com

Learn to still your mind, calm your emotions and decrease stress. Improve mental focus, clarity and recall. Weekly meditations for self-healing, inner peace and planetary peace. See ad, page 41.

METAPHYSICAL SHOP STONE SOUP INTUITIVE SPIRITUAL CENTER

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

MIDWIVES MARGO DANDREANO, LM, CPM

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

Florida Licenced Midwife and Certified Professional Midwife provides comprehensive prenatal care, birth (homebirth, water birth, VBAC) and postpartum care for healthy, low-risk families. Serving Pensacola to Panama City. Free consultations. See ad, page 37.

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

MINDFULNESS COACH EMPATHIC PRACTICE

801 E Cervantes St, Ste C Pensacola • 850-777-3334 Contact@EmpathicPractice.us EmpathicPractice.us

A great way to improve your mood, change your behavior for the better and become more productive. Our coach will help you apply mindfulness to your routines. See ad, page 29.

MYOFASCIAL RELEASE BARBARA BRUNI

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

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

LAURA TYREE

Myofascial Release Massage Therapist LauraTyree Health in Hot Yoga Om (Downtown FWB) 850-642-1015 • LauraTyree.com A healing sanctuary that relieves stress and alleviates damage caused by tension and strain. Fostering physical, mental and emotional relaxation while performing postures and breathing techniques with the underlying philosophy and relaxed attitude continuing outside of the studio into life. Classes for all levels and private classes upon request. See ad, page 8

ORIENTAL MEDICINE NAVARRE ACUPUNCTURE AND WELLNESS

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

Navarre Acupuncture and Wellness offers quality acupuncture and Chinese herbology, cupping therapy, moxibustion and Acupuncture Injection Therapy (AIT). See ad, page 23.

Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it. ~Charles R. Swindol October 2020

PHYSICIANS EMERALD COAST RHEUMATOLOGY

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

KAREN KENNEDY, MD

Board-Certified Gynecologist 1118 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, GB 7552 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre 850-916-7766 KarenKennedyMD.com Board-Certified Gynecologist MD, offering full GYN services and proud to feature MonaLisa Touch Laser, a non-invasive treatment for symptoms of low hormones or menopause. Stop suffering and start living. Call for appointment. Offices in Gulf Breeze and Navarre. See ad, page 4.

SPINE & JOINT, LLC

Sheila Mohammed, MD, PhD 4507 Furling Ln, Ste 213, Destin 850-281-8186 DrSheilaMohammed.com We are a medical clinic that treats pain naturally through remedies such as prolotherapy, prolozone, ozone, platelet-rich plasma and stem cell treatments. See ad, page 45.

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

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.

PRANIC HEALING CENTER FOR PRANIC HEALING AND WELLNESS

206 Center St, Gulf Breeze 850-380-0561 PranicHealingAndWellness.com

Teaching meditation, energy healing and yoga. Group and private trainings. Pranic Healing sessions by appointment. Energize your life. Expand your consciousness. Transform yourself. Call us. See ad, page 41.

RED LIGHT THERAPY CRYO850 PERFORMANCE & RECOVERY

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

Therapeutic wavelengths of red and near infrared light increase blood flow, oxygen and nutrients, and increase ATP (energy). More energy, healthier skin and enhanced testosterone in men. See ad, page 8.

REIKI FELICIA MCQUAID

Virtual, In-Person Sessions and Classes MiracleMindsets.com TheHealingClinicFWB.com

Feel what it feels like to move and feel good again. From athletic training to rehab sessions, PCT can accommodate every level. We offer mat, Gyrokinesis and equipment classes. Private or group sessions available for all levels. Visit website for class schedule and pricing. See ad, page 5.

Reiki allows source energy to flow and naturally heal the body, heart and soul. Find balance, harmony and wellness. Reiki is a part of Miracle Mindsets. See ad, page 11.

Natural forces within us are the true healers of disease. ~Hippocrates 54

Natural Awakenings of Northwest Florida

www.NaturalAwakeningsNWF.com

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

Get out of pain once and for all. Treat the source, not the symptom. Enjoy moving freely in a more organized, comfortable and balanced body. See ad, page 45.

SKIN CARE VIVACE

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

SLEEP DISORDERS DR SUSAN WELCH, FAGD

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

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 29.

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 25.

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

It is more rational, practical and medically preferable to help nature regrow or regenerate the superior biological structures and organs with which we were born. Call today for a free consultation on how regenerative therapy is a better option. See ad, page 7.

STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION BARBARA BRUNI Pilates Core Training 1308 Dunmire St, Pensacola 850-287-5836 PilatesCoreTraining.com Ida Rolf’s 10-Series is a method of bodywork that creates profound and lasting results. Structural Integration is a method of bodywork that creates profound and lasting results. Restructure your body and discover what authentic freedom of movement feels like again. Call to schedule your session today. LMT# MA64267. See ad, page 5.

TEACHER TRAINING PILATES AND BEYOND TEACHER TRAINING SCHOOL Barbara Bruni, Owner 1308 Dunmire St, Pensacola 850-287-5836 PilatesAndBeyond.com

450-hour comprehensive training covering the fundamentals of movement, complete repertoire on the mat equipment, and includes modification movements for osteoporosis, knee and hip replacements and other various special needs. Registered with the Pilates Method Alliance. See ad, page 5.

THERMOGRAPHY 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 10.

THETAHEALING® FELICIA MCQUAID Virtual, In-Person Sessions and Classes MiracleMindsets.com TheHealingClinicFWB.com

ThetaHealing creates miraclelevel healing with the energy of Unconditional Love. Identify and clear limiting beliefs. Live your best life now! ThetaHealing is a part of Miracle Mindsets. See ad, page 31.

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 8.

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 11.

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 25.

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

Serene environment for the study and practice of hatha yoga. Certified instructors. Owner/Director Laura Tyree, E-RYT 500. See ad, page 8.

EMPATHIC PRACTICE

801 E Cervantes St, Ste C Pensacola • 850-777-3334 Contact@EmpathicPractice.us EmpathicPractice.us At Empathic Practice, we focus on helping you find your own path to a more balanced life. Learn the tools and methods that can bring you peace of mind and focus, reducing emotional and physical pain. See ad, page 29.

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 8.

ROOTS SHOPPE

357 Beal Pkwy NW, FWB 850-863-1044 C.Gypsymuse@gmail.com CGypsymuse.com Nestled in nature, daily classes feature stunning views of the water and amazing instructors. See ad, page 37.

October 2020

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