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s I sat down to write this month’s letter, I learned that the Natural Awakenings family had just lost a much-loved and valuable member to cancer. It was a bit of a shock, and it seems that lately we’ve been inundated with somber reports of illness and unfortunate loss. But it also reminds me how precious and appreciated every life is. When I think of those who have passed, I think of the good they did, the lives they touched and the impact their Scott & Daralyn hearts had on mine. Chase Our focus this month is on the importance of community, and our feature article, “Change Makers,” illustrates how individuals and small organizations can have a huge impact on other lives and on our world. Many people, like the ones in this story, take on an enormous project to make change happen. They are successful because they are willing to bring people together regardless of their differences and create, work and produce toward the greater good. But most of us make positive changes through the small actions we take on a daily basis—through our work, the seeds we sow and the people we take care of. This month we showcase the natural, caring approach of local chiropractors, the many conscious choices our community stands behind and votes on, and the inspiring eco-entrepreneurs profiled in our article “Planet-Friendly and Profitable.” I hope this month’s issue moves you to make a difference for yourself and the community around you. At the end of October, try some of the yummy fun in “Healthy, Happy Halloween,” and don’t forget to join Art Beyond Walls and First City Art Center for their first-ever Day of the Dead Celebration (see page 12), during which you can use art to honor the memories of people who are special to you. As we move forward, we will continue the work that so many of our colleagues who have passed were passionate about; that is how we will honor them. It’s sad that they are no longer with us on this journey, but as Reverend Jamie Sanders, passionately stated, “Many believe that death is an ending, while spiritually we know that it never ends. The soul comes to this existence to experience what is ours to learn, teach and grow through—it is always purposeful and timely when it is completed.” Rev. Sanders reminds me and inspires me when he says, “They have completed the classroom experience and have graduated.” And so it is, &
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newsbriefs Hinckley Functional Medicine Opens on the Emerald Coast
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ohn B. Hinckley, doctor of osteopathic medicine, has opened a new practice, Hinckley Functional Medicine, in the O’Donnell Medical Building in Santa Rosa Beach. Hinckley received his degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1997; was an emergency physician at Doctors Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, for 14 years; served for more than a decade as a clinical professor of emergency medicine at Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine; and has John B. Hinckley practiced in several urgent care settings. He also has extensive training in functional medicine, which will be the focus of his new practice. Functional medicine addresses a key issue in health care today: improving the management of complex, chronic diseases by using emerging research to identify effective interventions and integrate those approaches in patient care. If medicine begins with an understanding of the causes, prevention and treatment of chronic disease, Hinckley says. Using an integrative, science-based approach, the functional medicine practitioner treats illness and promotes wellness by focusing on the biochemically unique aspects of each patient and individually tailoring interventions to restore physiological, psychological and structural balance. “Offering a leading-edge approach to health care on the Emerald Coast is at the core of our mission,” he says. “We understand that modifiable diets and lifestyles can account for more than 70 percent of stroke, colon cancer, coronary artery disease and adult-onset diabetes. Therefore at Hinckley Functional Medicine, we want to look at providing care differently, with the goal of changing the outcome of diseases through proactive treatment and prevention, which ultimately can lead to a longer and higher-quality life for our patients.” Hinckley Functional Medicine is currently accepting new patients. For appointments, call 850-213-2384. For more information about the practice and functional medicine, visit HinckleyFunctionalMedicine.com.
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ulf Place on Santa Rosa Beach will host the first 30A Half Marathon and 5K, presented by the 30A Company, YOLO Board and 360 Blue, from October 21 to 23. All proceeds will benefit the Sonder Project, a locally based nonprofit that focuses on high-impact, sustainable solutions for ending extreme poverty and hunger worldwide. The weekend will kick off on October 21 with a pre-race party from 6 to 9 p.m. at the BoatHouse in WaterColor Inn and Resort. Festivities will include live entertainment by Hotel Oscar, food and local brews. On October 22, racers and guests are invited to the packet pickup and expo from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Gulf Place. The main event begins on October 23 at 7 a.m. with the half marathon, followed by the 5K start at 7:25 a.m. Finishers will receive a custom medal; all participants will receive a race Tshirt and goody bag. The out-and-back route starts at Gulf Place and heads east through Blue Mountain Beach, Grayton Beach and WaterColor. The BoatHouse on Western Lake will serve as the official turnaround point. The post-race party will begin at 8:30 a.m., 5K awards at 9 a.m. and half marathon awards at 10:15 a.m. Race registration and information can be found at 30AHalf.com. Area businesses interested in sponsorship opportunities should contact the Sonder Project’s executive director, Sarah E. Hockett, at Sarah@TheSonderProject. org or 850-420-5845.
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r. Raquel Skidmore of Gulf Coast Holistic and Primary Care in Panama City has registered as a compassionate care medical marijuana physician on the Emerald Coast. Her practice currently offers both traditional medical care and more holistic treatments, such as acupuncture, herbal medicines and diet planning. “By combining holistic and primary care, we focus our efforts on restoring physiological balance and correcting patients’ optimal state of natural health,” she says. Skidmore’s registration was in response to legislation establishing a regulatory framework for the prescribing of low-THC and medical cannabis in the state of Florida for patients with one of the following conditions: cancer, or any Raquel Skidmore other physical medical condition that produces chronic symptoms of severe and persistent muscle spasms and seizures; or symptoms of cancer, or any other physical medical condition that produces chronic symptoms of severe and persistent muscle spasms and seizures. Governor Rick Scott signed the bill into law on June 16. On November 8, Floridians will vote on Ballot Initiative Amendment 2, which would allow medical use of marijuana for individuals with debilitating medical conditions as determined by a licensed Florida physician. The Department of Health would register and regulate centers that produce and distribute marijuana for medical purposes and would issue ID cards to patients and caregivers. Sponsored by the People United for Medical Marijuana, the amendment earned a spot on the November ballot by garnering 716,270 signatures—32,000 more than required. Because of its popular support, many experts believe that Ballot Initiative 2 will pass, thereby allowing patients diagnosed with a debilitating medical condition to obtain a cannabis certification allowing them to legally acquire and consume marijuana medically. For additional information on Gulf Coast Holistic and Primary Care, visit GulfCoastHolisticAndPrimaryCare.com or call 850-522-9719. For additional information on Ballot Initiative Amendment 2, visit MarijuanaDoctors.com/medical-marijuana/ FL/florida. See ad, page 20.
Ganguli Music & Art Fest Benefits Music Majors
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he second annual Ganguli Music & Art Fest—a family-friendly, noalcohol event featuring local bands, food and local artists—will be held on the grounds of the Crystal Cottage in Panama City from 3:30 to 10 p.m., November 5. All proceeds from this year’s festival will be donated to the Joseph Robert Kinch Memorial Scholarship Fund. Awarded through the Bay Education Foundation, the Joseph Robert Kinch Memorial scholarship was created to help students studying music in college. Kinch was one of the founders of Ganguli, and his band, The Seems, was a big part of the local music scene. He was a section leader in the marching band at A. Crawford Mosley High School, from which he graduated in 2015. He was a freshman at Troy University, majoring in music industry, when he passed away unexpectedly in December 2015. The festival grounds at the Crystal Cottage (7338 Hwy. 2301) open at 3 p.m. Admission is $7.
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New Senior Minister at Unity of Panama City
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wo roads diverged in a wood, and I—I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference” to Rev. Joanne Burns, the new senior minister of Unity of Panama City, this line by Robert Frost perfectly captures her spiritual journey from a rebellious youth to the person she is now. “Discovering the teachings of Unity founders Charles and Myrtle Fillmore as a teen gave me the freedom to discover who I am from the inside out,” she says. “The teachings have taught me to love and Joanne Burns live life fully, to see the Christ presence in myself and others, even when the outward behavior does not reflect the higher consciousness we each carry along on our journey.” She has spent the better part of 25 years in the Unity movement—as youth volunteer, licensed Unity teacher, office manager, spiritual leader, minister and finally ordained minister—on a path that has taken her across the country. In her last church, she was associate minister for Unity of Mesa (Arizona), and she says she’s looking forward to her new role in Panama City. “During my interview weekend, I discovered how vibrant and welcoming the congregation is. I look forward to serving not just the congregants of Unity of Panama City, but also the greater community. I am grateful that I have been called to live Unity principles and share them with those willing to step out in faith and live them for themselves.” Contact Unity of Panama City at 850-769-7481 or unityofpcfl@gmail.com.
Pooch Palooza Benefits Dog Park, PAWS
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he Destin Parks and Recreation Department and the Friends of the Destin Dog Park will host the second annual Pooch Palooza from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., November 12, at the dog park, located near the city annex parking lot at 4100 Indian Bayou Trail. This furry-and-family-friendly event is a fundraiser for the dog park and the Panhandle Animal Welfare Society (PAWS). Pooch Palooza will feature agility demonstrations, games for dogs, and presentations by Pets Behave and Okaloosa K9 Unit. PAWS will be offering rabies shots for $5 and microchipping for $10, and will have dogs available for adoption. There will also be food for sale, vendors offering a wide variety of products, face painting for kids (and stencils for dogs), raffles and a silent auction. While there is no entry fee, visitors are asked to bring a donation for PAWS, such as dog food, collars, leashes, bleach, toys or paper towels. All cash donations and vendor fees will benefit the Destin Dog Park. For more information, visit Friends of the Destin Dog Park on Facebook. To participate as a vendor, contact Barbara Telford at 850-837-4242 or BarbaraETelford@gmail.com. 14
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ormula Fresh, which began three years ago as a cold-pressed juice vendor at Rosemary Farmers Market and quickly grew to include retail locations on 30A and in Sandestin, has opened a new store and superfood bar in Destin Commons. Founder Jennifer Gizzi says the larger space is convenient to most of the Panhandle and allows Formula Fresh to offer more products and services. “During this expansion, the two smaller stores were closed and our focus shifted to offering more menu items and local delivery as well as expanding into wholesale accounts,” Gizzi says. One of the first cold-pressed juice companies along the Panhandle, Formula Fresh also offers superfood smoothies blended with almond milk that is made fresh daily in store, a selection of organic coffees from around the world, and authentic acai bowls. The use of only whole-food ingredients, with no added sugars or preservatives, sets the business apart, she notes. “We are one of the only locations that offers true acai bowls; we do not use powder or juice, but the actual acai berry. Our cold-pressed juice is never modified for longer shelf life and is the same as consuming two to four pounds of raw greens and vegetables.” Gizzi says she and co-owners Laura Gilmore and Dusty Vannatter are always looking for new ways to accommodate busy people who need good nutrition on the go, and they plan to launch online sales in the future with a location opening soon in Pensacola at 151 Main St.
Formula Fresh Superfood Bar is located at 4307 Legendary Dr., D-134, Destin, FL. For more information, call 850-8371801, email Hello@FormulaFreshJuice. com or visit FormulaFreshJuice.com.
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Senior Joggers Enjoy Youthful Metabolic Rate
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cientists from the University of Colorado have determined that individuals older than 65 that run three times a week will likely burn oxygen at the same rate as a 20-year-old runner. Despite being more than four decades older, these runners spend a similar amount of metabolic energy as their younger counterparts. Published in the American College of Sports Medicine journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, the study tested 15 older and 15 younger runners. Each ran a minimum of three times a week for at least 30 minutes each time during the prior six months. The subjects were tested on a specialized treadmill that measured the force applied to the running belt. Each person ran for five minutes during each test at different speeds between 4.5 and 6.5 miles per hour. Regardless of running mechanics and technique, the older runners utilized their metabolic energy at a similar rate as the young runners at all speeds. “Our prior research suggests that the muscles themselves are becoming less efficient. I think of it as your body is like a car. Your body has its own fuel efficiency, and what we’ve seen is that the fuel efficiency in muscles is reduced in older adults that are sedentary or only walk occasionally,” says lead researcher and Professor of Kinesiology Justus Ortega. goodluz/Shutterstock.com
Vitamin D3 Boosts Gut Health
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esearch from Austria’s University of Graz has found that high-dose vitamin D3 significantly alters the gut’s microbiome for the better. The researchers tested 16 healthy people for eight weeks, giving them a dose of 980 international units (IU) per kilogram (2.2 pounds) of body weight. At this rate, a 150-pound person would take more than 66,000 IU per day. The scientists took samples from the stomach, small intestines, colon and stool before and after the testing period. They also tested for bacteria species using gene sequencing and measured T-cell counts. Afterward, the subjects showed reductions in disease-producing bacteria and increased diversity among their gut probiotics. The research also discovered that the high-dose vitamin D3 supplementation increased immunity in the gut. “Vitamin D3 modulates the gut microbiome of the upper gastrointestinal tract, which might explain its positive influence on gastrointestinal diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease or bacterial infections,” the researchers explain.
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new study from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine reports that preventable medical errors are killing far more people than previously thought. The research estimates that a quartermillion Americans die every year as a result of medical errors, constituting the third-leading cause of death in the U.S. This is a substantial increase from the 98,000 deaths from medical errors reported in a 1999 study from the Institute of Medicine, now the National Academy of Medicine. Lead researcher and Professor of Surgery at Johns Hopkins Dr. Martin Makary clarifies that medical errors include mistakes by doctors, along with systemic problems related to communication breakdowns when patients are passed between departments. “It boils down to people dying from the care that they receive, rather than the disease for which they are seeking care,” he observes. One of the problems highlighted is a lack of public reporting. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) does not require hospital-error reporting in deaths, which makes it difficult to accumulate related statistics. “The CDC should update reporting requirements for vital statistics so that physicians report whether there was any error that led to a preventable death,” says Makary. “We all know how common it is and how infrequently it’s openly discussed.” Dr. Frederick van Pelt, with the healthcare consultancy Chartis Group, says that severe injuries resulting from medical errors are also often overlooked. “Some estimates would put this number at 40 times the death rate.” He indicates that this gets buried in the milieu of expected suffering and pain that care providers are daily exposed to following any surgical procedure.
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Monsanto, the U.S.-based, multinational producer of agricultural products infamous for its controversial Roundup herbicide, will be “sued” for crimes against humanity in the independent International Criminal Court, in The Hague, Netherlands, on World Food Day, October 16. Plaintiffs include the Organic Consumers Association, International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements, Navdanya, Regeneration International, and Millions Against Monsanto, along with dozens of global food, farming and environmental justice groups. The court, developed in 2011, will use the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights to assess damages for Monsanto’s acts against humans and the environment. The court will also attempt to reform international criminal law to include crimes against the environment, or ecocide, as a prosecutable criminal offense. It has determined that prosecuting ecocide as a criminal offense is the only way to guarantee the rights of humans to a healthy environment and the right of nature to be protected.
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Incandescent Lights Reinvented as Eco-Friendly Older incandescent light bulbs have been phased out in many countries because they waste huge amounts of energy as heat, but scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have reported in Nature Nanotechnology that they are finding a way to recycle the waste energy and focus it back onto the filament, where it’s re-emitted as visible light. Their innovative structure is made from thin, stacked layers of a type of light-controlling crystal that allows visible wavelengths to pass through while reflecting infrared back to the filament as if striking a mirror. Traditional bulbs are banned in the European Union and Canada, and their manufacture and importation are being phased out in the U.S. They’ve been replaced by more expensive compact fluorescent (CFL) and light-emitting diode (LED) bulbs, which are significantly more efficient. In theory, the crystal structures could boost the efficiency of incandescent bulbs to 40 percent, making them three times more efficient than the best available LED and CFL bulbs. Source: BBC
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is helping finance the replacement or retrofitting of older school buses in public and private school fleets to reduce diesel emissions and improve air quality. Owners can install catalysts and ventilation systems to reduce emissions by up to 25 percent or replace older buses with newer ones that meet the latest highway emission standards. The EPA will pay up to $25,000 each, depending on the size. “Our kids spend a lot of time on the school bus, and buses spend a lot of time in our neighborhoods and schoolyards. They are a national symbol of safety,” says Janet McCabe, acting assistant administrator for the EPA Office of Air and Radiation. “Significantly improving school bus fleets across the country with retrofits, replacements and idle reduction practices is imperative in meeting the agency’s goal of reducing children’s exposure to air toxins.”
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The Non GMO Project is sponsoring National Non-GMO Month in October. Observed since 2010, the program seeks to increase education and awareness about the growing presence of unlabeled genetically modified (GM/GMO) food products and ingredients. People and organizations across North America are discovering the risks GMOs pose to our health, families and environment. Non-GMO Month provides a powerful opportunity to coordinate voices and actions around the country as brands, retailers and individuals stand up for the right to know what’s in our food and to choose to avoid GMOs. Protecting consumer choice and a non-GMO food supply requires a multifaceted approach with online and boots-on-theground teamwork. The Non GMO Project invites everyone to help create local events and spread the word in communities. Begin at NonGMOMonth.org.
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Vote Yes on Amendment 2 F lorida’s November ballot gives voters the opportunity to join 25 other states in the decision to support the legalizing of medical cannabis for individuals with specific, debilitating diseases or comparable conditions as determined by a licensed physician. According to the Florida state constitution, in order to pass the Florida Medical Marijuana Legalization Amendment 2, a supermajority vote of 60 percent of individuals voting on the question is required. The legal language of Amendment 2 was written to explicitly to allow medical cannabis to be provided as a treatment for cancer, epilepsy, glaucoma, HIV, AIDS, post-traumatic stress disorder amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Crohn’s disease and multiple sclerosis. Amendment 2 would also allow licensed physicians to certify patients for medical marijuana use after diagnosing them with some "other debilitating medical conditions of the same kind or class as or comparable to those enumerated”. The Florida government enacted the Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act of 2014, which became effective in January 2015. The program allowed for access to non-smoked, low-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) marijuana for qualified patients. Scientific study of the genus Cannabis, or marijuana, plant belonging to the hemp family, led to the discovery of naturally occurring chemicals known as cannabinoids. While there are more than 100 cannabinoids in the plant, research has been directed at only two: THC and cannabidiol (CBD). THC, found in the resin secreted by the glands of the plant, produces most of the plant’s psychological effects by attaching to and activating specific receptors in the brain. CBD is the non-psychoactive constituent that blocks the euphoric state associated with THC, according to the National Center for Biotechnology information.
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Dr. Michael Uphues, a board certified family physician and certified medical cannabis expert, presents seminars on cannabinoid medicine that include information such as education about the major types of cannabis and their extensive clinical uses and applications , and also on the political propaganda campaign that has led to misinformation regarding its use as an effective and viable medicine. “Cannabis has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for more than 5,000 years and in ayurvedic medicine for 2,000 years. From 1850 to 1941, it was sold over the counter in U.S. pharmacies,” says Uphues. “In today’s important research into determining the pharmacology of THC, numerous biological studies show what traditional Chinese doctors and ayurvedic physicians may have understood— humans are born with cannabinoid receptor sites in the brain. Receptors are binding sites for chemicals in the brain that instruct brain cells to start, stop or otherwise regulate various brain and body functions. The chemicals which trigger receptors are known as neurotransmitters. Neurotransmitter chemicals enable brain cells (neurons) to communicate with each other by their release into the gap (synapse) between the neurons. These discoveries and their relevance to the understanding of the pharmacology of THC in the brain provide the basis for challenging the legitimacy of marijuana's Schedule I status on the Drug Enforcement Administration’s controlled substance list. “The term marijuana is derogatory. The plant should be referred to by its scientific biological name, Cannabis, and should be respected for its healing properties,” advises Uphues. For more information, visit YouTube. com/watch?v=UY12KKVChwk and BallotPedia.org/Florida_Medical_Marijuana_Legalization,_Amendment_2_ (2016)
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alloween will come knocking on our doors soon in the form of youngsters searching for treats. But traditional trick-or-treat fare is laden with processed sugars and dyes that can leave the digestive system screaming for help and the nervous system raw—and can make children behave like little monsters. For a happy, healthier Halloween, try hosting a spook-fest of your own. Fire pits with organic s’mores and scary stories, a Fear Factor challenge with “frog eggs” to munch, and less-sugary foods that still tickle the taste buds are sure to thrill the neighborhood ghouls and superheroes. Easy recipes abound online for families searching for healthier versions of traditional treats.
For a drink option that combines a science lesson with mystery, serve Witch’s Brew. In a large punchbowl, blend two 22-ounce or larger glass bottles of organic sparkling apple or grape juice, one gallon of another organic juice of your choice and one 32-ounce or larger bag of organic frozen mixed berries. Just before guests arrive, add chunks of dry ice to create a steaming brew. When healthy treats are a visual delight, they can alter the mindset that sugar-laden options are always best. For a treat as decorative as it is delicious, create a fruit tray that smiles (or frowns) back. On a large, round platter, use organic orange slices to create a pumpkin, leaving spaces for the eyes,
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nose and mouth, and fill them with organic grapes, blueberries or raspberries. Vegetable trays can be arranged the same way, using organic baby carrots for the pumpkin, celery sticks for the stem, cherry tomatoes for the mouth and broccoli tops or dips for the eyes. Ten minutes and some silicone molds are all you need to turn luscious paleo chocolate into pumpkins, spider webs, bats or any other creepy critter imaginable. (See the paleo chocolate recipe) Try adding in a few drops of essential oils: five drops of wild orange will result in an immediate uplift in behavior or mood, plus a delectable citrus taste; four drops of peppermint, either with the wild orange or on its own, will provide a refreshing burst of flavor; three drops of lavender make for a soothing end-of-the-evening treat. (Note: use only certified pure therapeutic grade essential oils that have supplement facts available.) Add some gruesome flair to an otherwise mundane treat by whipping up some Bleeding Brain Cupcakes (visit PaleOMG.com), adding the paleo chocolate or buttercream frosting of your choice (there are plenty of recipes online). Pipe the frosting on in chaotic swirls resembling a brain, drizzling raspberry or strawberry purée over the top to create the final effect. Get your guests moving with a Fear Factor challenge: set up stations where they can compete in gruesome games to win points. Bobbing for bloody monster eyes is always a hit. Fill a large bowl or tub with water that’s been dyed red with natural food coloring (available at health food stores). Toss in some plastic eyeballs and brussels sprouts (or other round fruits or vegetables) for that additional ick factor. Guests have 10 seconds to retrieve as many plastic eyeballs or vegetables as possible; each item is worth a point. Other games could include a toilet paper mummy competition with two-person teams (one teammate wraps the other), or the 10-second ice bucket challenge, where guests use their toes to grab small items from a tub of ice water. Then there’s the ever-terrifying frog egg challenge. To make the frog eggs, cook a few servings of tapioca pearls as directed, without sweetener.
Add natural green food coloring and a dash of black pepper, then refrigerate until solid. For the challenge, each guest rolls a die and must eat that many spoonfuls of frog eggs. Be ready to cheer competitors on, as the texture is abominable! Last but certainly not least, send your young guests home with goody bags stuffed to the brim with healthy treats such as raisins or trail mix plus an assortment of small toys, stickers or other fun items, topping off an experience they will remember for months to come. Diana Pereira owns Pereira Produce & Health. For more information on healthy recipes and preparing foods with essential oils, call 850-499-3670 or visit PereiraProduceAndHealth.weebly.com.
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n The Omnivore’s Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals, Michael Pollan surmised that we’d be healthier if we ate the way our great-grandparents did. It would mean sticking to regularly scheduled meals instead of impulsive snacking, having a meat or protein item comprise only a quarter of our plate, adding fresh vegetables and eliminating junk food. We must look further back than our immediate ancestors, counters Jo Robinson, a food journalist who surveyed more than 6,000 scientific research studies before writing her bestselling Eating on the Wild Side: The Missing Link to Optimum Health. She has also co-authored several other books, including The Omega Diet: The Lifesaving Nutritional Program Based on the Diet of the Island of Crete.
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“Many believe we have dumbed down the nutrition in our food over the past 100 years,” says Robinson, who lives and gardens on Vashon Island, Washington. “Research shows we have been breeding out proteins and minerals and most importantly, antioxidants, for much longer.” She points out that the hunter-gatherer diet encompassed many wild foods that tasted more bitter, astringent, sour and earthy than the sweet blandness in today’s fruits and vegetables. Wild foods offered a wider variety of phytonutrients, but came at a cost—the time required to hunt and gather enough food for a day, let alone a season. “Then, 12,000 years ago, we had a better idea—gardening,” says Robinson. “We evolved to 20 varieties in a garden versus 150 in wild plants.” First, farmers chose sweet, starchy, mild-tasting, oil-rich foods such as figs, dates and olives. “We’re hard-wired to choose high-calorie foods because they’re directly connected to the pleasure centers of the brain,” she adds. 26
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After that, the trend to grow sweeter-tasting, less nutritious plants snowballed. Robinson cites research that found adding one Golden Delicious apple to the daily diet of a small group of overweight men led to higher levels of undesirable low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and triglycerides due to its high-fructose content and low levels of antioxidants (International Journal of Preventive Medicine).
Wilder Options Even organic farming methods, in which the soil is naturally enriched, can’t return all those lost nutrients to our food. Rather than advocate that we return to eating wild foods, Robinson suggests finding wild equivalents. Even those that follow a paleo diet—presumably eaten by early humans and consisting chiefly of meat, fish, vegetables and fruit, excluding dairy, grain products and commercially processed items—could use further refinements in the produce they choose. She recommends specific varieties of fruits and vegetables and explains the benefits of “wild” foods such as meat, eggs and dairy from livestock and poultry fed on grass on her website, EatWild.com. We can make smarter choices, seeking wilder-type varieties of foods at the grocery store, farmers’ market and garden seed companies. In general, they are more vividly colored, especially from red to purple, and less sweet. Brightly colored fruits and vegetables indicate a botanical sunscreen the plant produces to protect itself from ultraviolet light and other external threats, notes Robinson; it’s an indication of a higher antioxidant activity. “Find as many purple foods as possible because they have anthocyanins, known to fight cancer and inflammation,” suggests Robinson. “The original carrot from Afghanistan is purple. It’s only been orange for the past 400 years when it was bred to salute the royal House of Orange, in the Netherlands.” According to Robinson, we can also prepare our foods in ways that maximize their phytonutrient content. Eat fresh-picked asparagus and broccoli immediately or their natural sugars and antioxidants disappear. Let chopped or pressed garlic sit for 10 minutes before using so its pungent allicin—the healthy compound that benefits our health—will increase. Tear fresh lettuce the day before eating and keep it fresh in a plastic bag with poked holes, to allow the stillliving lettuce to rally its healthy compounds as if its battered leaves were repelling an insect attack. This emerging science of polyphenols, the technical term for phytonutrients in our food, will be explosive, predicts this pioneering research-based author. “There’s a new study just about every month,” she finds. It can all lead toward breeding and growing more nutritious foods that are more readily accessible to everyone. Judith Fertig writes cookbooks and foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).
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he old way of thinking about fruits and vegetables is ‘the more, the better,’ regardless of what you choose,” says wild food expert Jo Robinson. “Unfortunately, the most popular ones are the least nutritious, like Golden Delicious apples and supersweet corn.” In Eating on the Wild Side, Robinson cites considerable research that shows we can make better choices within each food category by simply selecting varieties closer to their wild ancestors. Generally, the most phytonutrientrich options include kale, spinach, lettuces, asparagus and artichokes. Here are other top tips from the literature.
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Meeting Basic Needs Komal Ahmad was unaware that her single act of kindness in simply offering to share her lunch with a homeless veteran in 2011 while she was attending the UniKomal Ahmad versity of California, Berkeley, would lead to a multiplying mission to feed America’s hungry. His heartfelt expression of gratitude for his first meal in three days sparked an epiphany: Her school was regularly throwing away thousands of pounds of food while neighbors were going hungry. Today, Ahmad is the founder and CEO of Copia, an app that matches nonprofits serving in-need veterans, children, women and others with companies that have leftover gourmet food. Following the 2016 Super Bowl, she used Copia’s technology to organize food pickups throughout the San Francisco Bay area. What she
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didn’t want food to go to waste and created the Project Green Fork certification program after learning that 95 percent of restaurant waste can be diverted from landfills. Her nonprofit helps resJanet Boscarino taurants to conserve water and energy, develop recycling and composting systems and switch to biodegradable containers and environmentally friendly cleaning operations. Boscarino’s experience in business development and sales, combined with her disdain for litter, led her to found the nonprofit Clean Memphis, which began in 2008 with volunteer crews picking up litter. In recent years, the initiative’s community-wide strategy has expanded to involve local governments, businesses, neighborhoods, faith-based organizations and 20 local “sustainable schools”. In 2017, Project Green Fork will become a part of Clean Memphis. Throughout two decades of educational activism, John G. Heim’s passion for clean water as a human right John G. Heim has not waned.
We are a community of possibilities, not a community of problems. Community exists for the sake of belonging, and takes its identity from the gifts, generosity and accountability of its citizens. We currently have all the resources required to create an alternative future. ~Peter Block, Community: The Structure of Belonging The founder and leader of The SWFL Clean Water Movement, headquartered in Fort Myers Beach, Florida, persisted even when many business owners considered him a nuisance, driving off tourists. As infestations of blue-green algae blooms have reached emergency levels, Heim’s ongoing grassroots campaign to increase awareness of water quality issues that’s backed by social media recently brought him to Washington, D.C., to make his case before Congress. The nonprofit’s 18,000 members have succeeded in bringing national attention to the thick muck now plaguing both Florida coasts. They’re working to alter nutrient-laden discharges from Lake Okeechobee that send agricultural toxins and rain overflow down the Caloosahatchee and St. Lucie rivers and out into vital estuaries. Scott Bunn’s Seneca Treehouse Project, launched in 2010, grew from his building background in a family of entrepreneurs to encompass design/ build services and education in ecohousing and ethical Scott Bunn living. Bunn’s original Seneca, South Carolina, homestead and acreage includes apprentice learning programs teaching practical skills in
cultivating permaculture, growing food, building structures, working with tools and living in an intentional community. “For the next six years, our goal is to annually train 50 people that will train 50 more people. Continuing this exponential growth pattern means the potential for 312 million more people living more compatibly and lightly upon the Earth. We’ve already established collaborations with six other cities around the U.S. that can potentially duplicate our efforts,” says Bunn.
Providing Healthcare Options Martie Whittiken, of Plano, Texas, a board-certified clinical nutritionist and host of the Healthy by Nature nationally syndicated radio show, uses her Martie Whittiken talents to advocate for health freedom in America. Educating listeners for 19 years, she served as president of the National Nutritional Foods Association during crucial phases of the 1992 to 1994 fight to successfully pass the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act to preserve consumer choices. The author of The Probiotic Cure also helped found the Texas Health Freedom Coalition to protect citizens’ rights to choose alternative medical treatment in her state. Whittiken says, “My work is a labor of love. I have no interest in becoming famous or well known unless it contributes to getting the job done.” On a 2006 medical mission to Haiti, Gigi Pomerantz, a licensed nurse practitioner at the Aurora Sinai Medical Center, in Milwaukee, discovered the Gigi Pomerantz impact of a lack of clean water and sanitation as her fourperson team treated 1,400 patients for worms, stomach problems, diarrhea and poor appetite. Two years later, she founded Youthaiti, where she serves as executive director.
The nonprofit helps rural Haitians build composting toilets and develop organic gardens using recycled waste as fertilizer. It also provides community hygiene education and reforestation. Everything is aimed at breaking Haiti’s widespread cycle of contamination and disease, and safely convert human waste into agricultural fertilizer that’s increasing crop productivity and the availability of healthy food. Psychotherapist Jacqui Bishop and Integrative Nutritionist Lisa Feiner, co-founders of Sharp Jacqui Bishop Again Naturally, in White Plains, New York, believe that dementia is reversible, and no case should be considered hopeless until all causative factors have been tested and ruled out. Their resolve for eliminating causes of disease rather than managing symptoms is based on University of California, Los Angeles, research studies and sources quoted in a Health Advocates Worldwide documentary. Project Yoga Richmond, established in 2010, makes yoga accessible to Lisa Feiner everyone in the city’s metro region. Thirty yoga teachers lead pay-what-you-can studio classes that help fund 22 outreach programs for underserved communities. Healing programs are designed for needs related to autism, recovery, seniors, special students and youths in the court system. “We also provide continuing instructor education, visiting teachers, workshops and other special events that deepen yoga practice in our community,” says co-founder Dana Walters, who serves as the board of directors vice president.
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and co-founder, conductor and artistic director of the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic (CJP), Orbert Davis is dedicated to multi-genre projects. His collaborative research in 2012 while in Cuba on a people-to-people exchange accompanied by fellow musicians and River North Dance Chicago’s Artistic Director Frank Chaves (now retired) proved to be a multifaceted boon. It generated the philharmonic’s Havana Blue live performance in 2013 and ignited a weeklong cultural exchange with Cuba’s Universidad Ciudad de las Artes (ISA) during his return trip for the Havana International Jazz Festival in 2014. President Barak Obama’s announcement of the normalization of Cuban/U.S. diplomatic relations opened up the possibility for a continuing CJP/ISA relationship, as well as their 2015 landmark partnered event when 37 ISA students traveled to Chicago to perform Scenes from Life: Cuba at Chicago’s Auditorium Theatre. Davis promises more such events to come. All of these individuals represent a small percentage of the game-changers actively moving to create an alternative future. Estés observes, “What is needed for dramatic change is an accumulation of acts; adding, adding to, adding more, continuing. We know that it does not take everyone on Earth to bring justice and peace, but only a small, determined group that will not give up during the first, second or hundredth gale.” Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.
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ome of our most powerful game changers are the ones that provide opportunities for our least powerful citizens: children. That’s the goal of the Young Philosophers Society, a new Florida nonprofit that provides art, music and educational experiences to children of all abilities and learning styles, as well as their families. “Our desire is to be a center of enrichment opportunities encouraging families to find their talents and discover a love of learning,” says Karen Reid, who founded YPS with her husband, Chris. Karen, a mental health counselor and behavior analyst, and Chris, a musician and registered behavior technician, cofounded Beyond Expectations, a therapy practice in Fort Walton Beach, Crestview and Pensacola, seven years ago. Karen says they drew on that history when launching YPS: “Through that experience, as well as the experience of homeschooling our own children, we came to realize that there weren’t many opportunities for a central location of creative learning for
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our children, and not many opportunities for children with learning differences to participate in the arts in our area. We decided to take our tax return and open the center. We were recently gifted a little free library and will have that up and running as soon as it is built.” YPS offers regularly scheduled art, music, hands-on science, Spanish and hands-on history education for all children. It also offers a monthly artsand-music kids’ night out, private music lessons and a homeschool co-op. The Reids currently run YPS classes, but additional classes for all ages, such as pottery, glass art and tae kwon do, are taught by guest artists and instructors. “We encourage people with talents to share to offer classes at our location,” Karen says. Young Philosophers Society is located in downtown Fort Walton Beach at 144 Miracle Strip Pkwy. Contact YPS at 850-496-3767 or ypsfwb@yahoo.com. Donations of art materials gratefully accepted.
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tapestries and in Hopi baskets as a sacred symbol of Mother Earth. Several American tribes saw the pattern as a medicine wheel. Celts may have regarded it as a never-ending knot or circle. While some of the oldest known labyrinths decorate cave walls in Spain, today they grace diverse locations ranging from spas and wellness centers to parks, gardens, university campuses and even prisons. “Labyrinths can be outdoors or
center. Upon arriving in the stillness of that point, the participant opens heart and mind to receive whatever message or wisdom is intended for them. The return path is the integration phase, to make a fresh insight our own. Participants should approach their walk in different ways: One may have a specific question or intention in mind; another may be open to whatever occurs during their meditation; yet another may repeat a meditative mantra. One might even choose to bypass the
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path entirely in order to sit contemplatively at its center. Unlike a maze, it’s impossible to lose our way with the circular path serving as a simple and reliable guide. Although scientific research on labyrinth meditation has been limited to participant questionnaires, future studies may incorporate the use of functional magnetic resonance imaging technology to measure brain activity and record what individuals experience. Labyrinths located in settings like hospitals and prisons lend themselves to such research, says Rudebock. As a Veriditas-certified labyrinth facilitator, she conducts workshops and observes, “Walks are unique to each individual and may not produce uniform or replicable results.” At its core, the experience is about listening to our truest self, away from the cacophony of modern life. “I believe that the world needs places where our souls can be quiet,” remarks Jean Richardson, director of the Kirkridge Retreat and Study Center, in Bangor, Pennsylvania, which includes a seven-circuit labyrinth. “Retreat centers and labyrinths are places where we can listen to our inner heart, feel our inner calling and tap into our own divine nature. I think deep listening is not always valued in a world where we are rewarded for being busy and keeping our schedules full.”
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lmost 60 percent of America’s pet cats are overweight, according to a survey by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention. Feline obesity can lead to joint pain, hinder self-grooming and make it harder to use the litter box, all resulting in fat cats being left at shelters by frustrated owners. Chubby kitties also are more prone to osteoarthritis, Type 2 diabetes mellitus, respiratory problems and non-allergic skin conditions. “Potential health problems make overweight cats harder to adopt,” says Deanna Schmidt, with the Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, in Pittsburgh. “On Fat Cat Tuesdays, we waive the adoption fee for cats 14 pounds and over. We counsel adoptive families and follow up so that ongoing healthy eating and exercise continues to melt away the pounds.” Experts advise that a house cat should maintain the sleek, fluid motion of a jungle cat. Viewed from above, healthy cats have a distinct waistline, an inward curve between the rib cage and hips. Pick it up and step on the scale. The pet’s weight should comprise between six to 10 pounds of the total.
“The first time I saw healthy cats, I thought they looked small because I’d become used to seeing fat cats,” recalls Traci Pichette, founder of Pumeli tea and gift boxes, in St. Petersburg, Florida. She’s not alone in her assessment.
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While free-feeding dry food is easier for owners and allows a cat to snack at will, some take advantage and overeat, often from boredom. To help the transition from always-available dry food to mealtime wet food, use kibble as a special treat. Food puzzles, widely available online or in pet supply stores, will keep Kitty busy during the day. Homemade feeding puzzles work, too; put a small amount of kibble in a cardboard tube or small box, tape the end shut and randomly cut small holes in the sides. Kitty will have to roll the tube or fit a paw inside to retrieve a treat. “Free-feeding dry food is comparable to a constant supply of Fritos on our desk,” says Jackson Galaxy, author of Cat Daddy. “As far as the myth that dry food cleans teeth, I ask, do you floss with Melba toast? Dry food leaves plaque. A grain-free, wet food adds needed mois-
ture and fat to their diet. A cat’s teeth are designed to rip and tear, not crunch.” “Changing my cat’s food to an all-wet diet slimmed her down to a healthy weight. I hated the smell, but it made sense to me that dry food was just carbs,” says Pichette. “At first, she whined at not having food all the time, but got used to it, and now she can eat treats in moderation. The cool thing is we’re all enjoying her increased energy and playfulness.” Cats are obligate carnivores, which means their natural diet comprises 90 percent meat and 10 percent vegetable matter. A roaming cat’s native routine is to search for food, hunt, catch and eat, groom and nap. Because each catch is small, they eat frequently. “There’s still an ancestor cat inside domesticated felines, a ‘raw’ cat that wants to hunt for its food,” explains Galaxy. “We need to play into that thinking and feed at intervals; ideally, every five hours or so, or at least in the morning, after work and about an hourand-a-half before bedtime.” While the family’s morning and evening schedules mean just a quick scoop of food in the bowl, the third meal should be an interactive one. “A battery-operated toy or waving a laser light around is not play,” says Galaxy. “Interactive play is not texting with one hand and wiggling the fishing pole toy with the other. You have to get up and move to let the cat search for the toy, watch and wait, then pounce. It engages the animal mentally and physically and brings the raw cat to the surface. When you reach the point of diminishing returns, the pet is tired and it’s time for a meal.” His foundation improves lives of shelter animals, teaching staff to clicker train, entertain and exercise their cats to make them more adoptable. After an active day, the cat will be ready for bed, syncing its rhythm with the rest of the household. “A full play session satisfies natural instincts and prevents the cat from hunting your ankles as you sleep,” advises Galaxy. “It’s not a luxury to have a variety of toys; it’s a necessity for having a quality relationship with a healthy cat.” Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@ mindspring.com.
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dward Humes investigates the origins and impacts of the expensive and complex process that brings us everyday products and items in his new book Door to Door: The Magnificent, Maddening, Mysterious World of Transportation. His latest work, which also covers our love affair with cars, is popularizing the eco-conscious term, “transportation footprint”. Aligned with this, he recommends a move to driverless cars to save lives and fuel. In an earlier book, Garbology: Our Dirty Love Affair with Trash, the Pulitzer Prize-winning, Southern California journalist examined the causes and effects of waste. Solutions are showcased by how institutions and families are consciously reducing their wasteful ways.
What are some everyday impacts of the “door-to-door machine” you write about? Transportation is embedded in our lives, both in our personal things and our travel. It can take 30,000 miles to get our morning coffee to the kitchen, with another 165,000 miles attached to all the components of the coffee pot, water, energy and packaging—a worldwide mix involving trains, planes, boats and trucks. Unprecedented amounts of transportation are embedded in everything we do and touch, with many hidden costs to our environment, economy and traffic. Take the world of online retailing. That “buy it now” button seems so
convenient, but it’s also a traffic jam generator. Each click births a new truck trip. What used to be a single truckload of goods delivered efficiently to a store or mall now demands hundreds of single-item deliveries to far-flung homes.
Which transportation footprint surprised you the most in researching Door to Door? The smartphone is a paradox, in that it has reduced our transportation footprint in some ways because of all the separate devices it has replaced, from navigation in cars to calculators to cameras. Phones also empower a transportationfree option for online banking and bill paying, eliminating all sorts of trips in the physical world. On the flip side, making and assembling smartphone components requires a lot of back-and-forth transport between many countries because no one can make the whole “widget”. With its many raw materials, rare earth minerals and manufactured components, we’re talking about an overall transportation footprint for one phone that’s equivalent to a round trip to the moon; a phone that users will trade in for a newer model in just a few years.
What’s a particularly negative impact of the huge distances involved in today’s movement of goods? Cargo container ships create immense amounts of pollution. About 6,000 container ships worldwide ship 90 percent
of consumer goods. Natural Resources Defense Council data show that the smog and particulate emissions from just 160 of these vessels equal that of all of the cars in the world. If the cargo fleet were a country, its carbon emissions would exceed Germany’s, the world’s fourth-largest economy, according to the European Commission. Cargo ship carbon emissions are projected to rise to about 18 percent of the global total in the next 25 years if our appetite for goods continues to grow at current rates.
What are the consequences of the U.S. ranking 16th worldwide in infrastructure quality? Americans are under the illusion that we pay high taxes to build and maintain roads, bridges and rails. However, as a portion of our gross domestic product, we invest about one-fifth of what China does and the poor results are apparent. We have a $3.6 trillion backlog in needed modernization. This drags down the economy and increases harmful emissions through shipping delays and rush-hour jams, as well as raising road safety concerns.
How can we each lessen our “transportation footprint”? We have power as individuals, families and communities to make a difference. Americans walk less than almost any other people on Earth. A Los Angeles study showed that half of its residents’ daily trips are less than three miles, with many under one mile, which is crazy. Using alternative transportation for just 10 percent of those trips would have major positive impacts. Far fewer children walk or bike to school than in the recent past, even as we face a youth obesity crisis. We can also adjust when and how we drive; half the cars on the road during rush hour are not job-related. Driving at other times would ease traffic for everyone and reduce traffic jams, emissions and crashes. All of this is something we could easily change—and that many other countries have changed—with substantial health, economic and traffic benefits. Randy Kambic is a freelance editor and writer in Estero, FL, and a regular contributor to Natural Awakenings.
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Out and About Mya Zeronis saw a need for healthy food and stepped out of her comfort zone to fulfill it through her extra VEGANza Pgh restaurant and its catering arm, Lean Chef en Route, recognized by Sustainable Pittsburgh. “We source locally, compost produce scraps, serve meat- and dairy-free menu options, practice food waste management with root-to-stem preparation and maintain energy conservation,” she says. Customers are encouraged to bike to the restaurant; there’s even a bicycle air pump and flat tire repair kit on the premises if emergencies arise. Shared bikes are a welcome addition at colleges for budget-minded and time-strapped students. Rented by the hour or day, they’re a convenient, healthy and non-polluting way to get around campus. New York University at Buffalo students can remotely locate, rent and unlock GPS-enabled bikes. At Williams College, in Williamstown, Massachusetts, the Purple Bike Coalition provides free use of bikes and a staffed repair station; a cargo bike helps transport larger objects. Entrepreneurs are creative by nature; seeing a need and asking, “What if?” Eco-friendly, green-minded entrepreneurs take ideas a step farther, working to ensure the health of consumers and the planet. They succeed as they serve and inspire us all. Connect with the freelance writer via AveryMack@mindspring.com.
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9 Fall Into the Stillness Retreat – Registration has begun for Unity’s Fall Into the Stillness Spiritual Retreat for Renewal at Camp Beckwith in Fairhope, Alabama. November 3-6 for a time of renewal and healing as we wade into the tranquil waters of stillness and transformation. Meditation, workshops, bonfires, free time, outstanding food, fellowship, and relaxation are some of the many rewards. $140 retreat fee covers all official events and meals. Lodging prices start at $195. Unity of Pensacola, 716 N 9th Ave, Pensacola. RSVP: 850-438-2277. UnityPNS.org.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11 Reiki Share – 5:30-6:45pm. For students of reiki or those interesting in learning more. Opens with a short opening meditation, then spend time in exchange. Open for all. Donation. The Healing Clinic, 184 Brooks St, Ste 1, Fort Walton Beach. 850-217-2771. TheHealingClinicFWB.com.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13 Ayurvedic Self Care Tips for Vibrant Living – Oct 13, 27, Nov 3, 10. 10:30-11:30am. Learn about Ayurveda and simple things you can do daily to increase your health and wellness: staying in balance, taking time for self-care, and cultivating daily health routines can help us prevent burnout, sickness and illnesses born from stress or a fast paced lifestyle. $12/per class, $40/series. Navarre Living Yoga, 8162 Navarre Parkway, Navarre. RSVP: 850-684-1065. NavarreLivingYoga.com.
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Kirtan Mela is a three-night, two-day music festival at New Talavan organic farm community to bring awareness to cow slaughter. Enjoy yoga and vegetarian and vegan breakfast and dinner. Dance all night with DJs spinning mantra base electronica and hop hip. See website for more information. New Talavan Farm, 31492 Anner Rd, Carriere, Mississippi. 352-284-0108. Free.
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MONDAY, OCTOBER 3 National Guild of Hypnotist Certified Hypnosis Classes - 9-5pm. 10/3-10/13 Weekdays Only. A 10day, 100 hour training designed for professionals to begin using immediately for clients seeking help with weight managment, smoking cessation, stress issues, fear and much more. Special Introductory price. 850-261-3596. Crystal Bowl Meditation – 6-7:30pm. Crystal bowl meditation with sound healing for the heart, throat, third eye and solar plexus chakras. Relax on a yoga mat, bring pillow and/or blanket and enjoy the healing and relaxing session. $15. The Metamorphosis Clinic,
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6 Rest Easy w/Essential Oils – 6-7:15pm. Learn more about incorporating essential oils into everyday life. Lecture will cover oils that promote rest-filled sleep and oils for such conditions as snoring, sleep apnea and overall stress. Free. The Healing Clinic, 184 Brooks St, Ste 1, Fort Walton Beach. 850-217-2771. TheHealingClinicFWB.com. Kombucha 101 – 6:30-8pm. Learn how easy and inexpensive it can be to make your own Kombucha (fermented sweet tea with no sugar left) and apple cider vinegar. Participants leave class with a recipe to make their own pro-biotic root beer flavor for Kombucha. $15, includes Scoby. Navarre Living Yoga, 8162 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre. 850-499-3670. PereiraProduceAndHealth.weebly.com.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8 Advanced Ascension Work with Alice McCall – 9:30am-12:30pm. Ongoing bi-monthly spiritual expansion work to transform and create your evolutionary vision for self, humanity and the earth. Teleconference with Alice McCall. $55. Reservations: 850-585-5496. AliceMcCall@earthlink.net. HealingPath.info.
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Dream Board Construction – 5:30-7:30pm. Make your very own Dream Board focusing your mind and thoughts on specific details and things that make you happy and make your dreams come true! The workshop begins with snacks and social time, then construction. Bring a few magazines of interest to cut up and a pair of scissors. $10. 8th Element Wellness, 90 NW Beal Pkwy, Fort Walton Bch. RSVP Christie: 850-598-7515. 8th02.com. Aromatherapy Basics II – 6:30-8pm. Already taken introduction to essential oils class? Learn which carrier oil works best in what situations, how essential oils are distilled, the different types of aromatherapy. Take your essential oil use past everyday situations. $15. Navarre Living Yoga, 8162 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre. 850-499-3670. Pereira ProduceAndHealth.weebly.com.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14 Introduction to Essential Oils - Massage Therapy Style – 6:30-8pm. This special class will go through the information of a basic class with additional information geared directly towards utilizing essential oils and massage therapy to provide greater benefits than either alone. 8th Element Wellness, 90 NW Beal Pkwy, Fort Walton Beach. 850-499-3670. PereiraProduceAndHealth.weebly.com.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 Level One Reiki Training – 9:30am-3:30pm. The focus of level one reiki training is the importance of self-healing in the relief of health conditions, anxiety, emotional stress or just looking to add a new tool for spiritual growth and development. The attunement and reiki healing techniques are invaluable. 6 CEU’s for massage therapists. $170. The Healing Clinic, 184 Brooks St, Ste 1, Fort Walton Beach. 850-2172771. TheHealingClinicFWB.com.
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16 Introduction to Essential Oils – 5-6:30pm. Learn a little and experience essential oils for yourself. Leave armed with knowledge to guide you to better health. Anyone new to essential oils who reserves their space will receive a complimentary bottle of Wild Orange. Location TBD. Info: 850-499-3670. PereiraProduceAndHealth.Weebly.com.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18 Brain Health with Alice McCall – 3-4pm. Intricate healing and prevention work. Transform unwanted beliefs hard-wired into the brain so they don’t operate as automatic physical reactions, and heal brain-related health concerns. Teleconference with Alice McCall. $15. Reservations: 850-585-5496. AliceMcCall@earthlink.net. HealingPath.info.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20 Retreat to Renew – Oct 20, 21, 22, 23. Weekend retreat in Watercolor, FL offers the opportunity to unplug from your daily routine and reawaken your body, mind and spirit. $515/shared room – lodging, daily yoga classes, meditation, vegetarian meals and all activities included; space limited. Navarre Living Yoga, 8162 Navarre Pkwy. RSVP Kathy: 850-346-3577. Introduction to Angels – 5:30-7:30pm. We all have angels among us. Join Lyla for an evening of learning how to connect with your very own angel guardians. $10. 8th Element Wellness, 90 NW Beal Pkwy, Fort Walton Bch. RSVP Christie: 850-5987515. 8th02.com.
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Essential Oils for the Brain – 6:30-7:30pm. Mood swings, brain fog, and so many more daily struggles can be supported through the use of essential oils in our daily lives. We will be touching on protocols to help support those that are suffering a needless battle within this realm, including children and the elderly specifically. 8th Element Wellness, 90 NW Beal Pkwy, Fort Walton Beach. Info: 850-499-3670. PereiraProduceAndHealth.Weebly.com.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5 Special Guest, Stephen Quong - Medicine Buddha Dharma and Blessing - 9am-5pm. Experience the blessing and healing of Medicine Buddha’s energy. $325 with advance registration by 10/31. Center for Pranic Healing and Wellsness. 206B Center Rd., Gulf Breeze. LightenEnergyDancing. wix.com/SpecialEvents. Naturally Simple Community Baby Shower – 5:30-7:30pm. Class details use of essential oils in dealing with discomforts of pregnancy, the birthing process and new baby care. Participants will create two roller balls with essential oils for baby or for mama. Demo of how to make a natural baby care necessities and baby food. Navarre Living Yoga, 8162 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre. 850-499-3670. PereiraProduceAndHealth.Weebly.com.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6 Yuen Method of Chinese Energetics - 9am-5pm. Learn how to delete negative programing and energy from the midline of the body. $275 with advance registration by 10/31. Light Energy Dancing, 348 Miracle Strip Parkway, Ste 27, Fort Walton Beach. 850-5431970. LightenEnergyDancing.wix.com/SpecialEvents.
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5th Annual - Celebrating the “Year of the Fire Monkey” Sanders Beach Pensacola Showcases talents of yoga teachers, artists, healers and musicians from throughout the Southeast, and features organic food and artisan vendors, a healing spa and special children’s activities. Kids 13 and younger are free.Workshops include 10 traditional styles of yoga, AcroYoga, Aerial Swing Classes, Hoop Dance, Slackline Yoga, Mantra Music, Kirtan and Sound Healing. $270 for a three-day pass, $108 for a one-day pass and $30 for a single event.
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Gentle Flow Yoga – 10-11:30am. Beginner based therapeutic movement combined with breath awareness and guided meditation. Healing for the body, mind and soul. Taught by master teacher, Felicia McQuaid. Dragonfly Yoga, 184 Brooks St, Bldg 2, FWB. 850-217-2771. TheHealingClinicFWB.com. Aerial Yoga – 6-7:15pm. The yoga swing is used to deepen and enhance traditional yoga postures. Build strength and discover new depths with balance, stability and mobility. No experience is necessary. $16. Navarre Living Yoga, 8162 Navarre Pkwy. 850-684-1065. NavarreLivingYoga.com. Yoga for the Spirit – 6:15-7pm. Yoga class combining postures of hatha yoga and spiritual awareness of the breath and energy. For those wishing to bring peacefulness and balance to their life. $15. Light Energy Dancing, 348 Miracle Strip Parkway, Ste 27, Fort Walton Beach. 850-543-1970. Light EnergyDancing.com. Essential Oils Introduction and Instructional Class – 6:45pm. 2nd and 4th Wed. Instructional classes using essential oils to improve well-being by applying and creating everyday products. Discover a lifetime of savings, product efficacy and abundance. $10. Synergy Organic Juice Bar and Cafe, 120 Miracle Strip Pkwy, FWB. 850-225-918. SynergyOrganicCafeFWB.com. Ballroom/Latin Dance Class – 7:15-8pm. Have fun moving and grooving. Call to get updates on styles taught this month. $15. Light Energy Dancing, 348 Miracle Strip Parkway, Ste 27, Fort Walton Beach. 850-543-1970. LightenEnergyDancing.com.
monday Prenatal Yoga – 4:30-5:30pm. Prepare for the birth of your baby and work to alleviate pregnancy-related discomforts by practicing gentle, modified yoga poses and breathing exercises. Appropriate at all stages of pregnancy. $12. Navarre Living Yoga, 8162 Navarre Parkway, Navarre. 850-684-1065. NavarreLivingYoga.com. Beginners Yoga Series – 6-7:15pm. Learn the basics of yoga with other beginners in a comfortable atmosphere where you can connect with your body and release your fears. Learn a new way of feeling, moving, and living. $18 Drop-in, $75/for series of 6 classes. Sunshine Yoga, 211-E Main Street, Destin. 850-687-8603. SunshineYogaStudio.com. Synergy Yoga Flow at Northwest Florida Ballet – 6-7:30pm. Synergy yoga is an eclectic blend of alignment based hatha, vinyasa, vini yoga, kundalini, yin, restorative and meditation. Teachers have years of experience and are focused on health and wellbeing for everyday people. North West Florida Ballet Annex, 310 Perry Ave SE, behind main academy, FWB. 850-225-9188. Synergy OrganicCafeFWB.com/yoga_classes. Yoga for the Spirit – 6:15-7pm. Yoga class combining postures of hatha yoga and spiritual awareness of the breath and energy. For those wishing to bring peacefulness and balance to their life. $15. Light Energy Dancing, 348 Miracle Strip Parkway, Ste 27, Fort Walton Beach. 850-543-1970. LightEnergyDancing.com. Meditation on Twin Hearts/Pranic Healing Clinic – 7:15pm. Experience the peacefulness attained by beginning meditation appropriate for
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all levels. Followed by an optional energy/Pranic healing clinic. $10. Light Energy Dancing, 348 Miracle Strip Parkway, Ste 27, Fort Walton Beach. 850-543-1970. LightenEnergyDancing.com.
tuesday Synergy Yoga - Beginner, Yin and Gentle – 9-10am. Synergy yoga is an eclectic blend of alignment based hatha, vinyasa, vini yoga, kundalini, yin, restorative and meditation. Teachers have years of experience and are focused on health and wellbeing for everyday people. North West Florida Ballet Annex, 310 Perry Ave SE, behind main academy, FWB. 850-225-9188. SynergyOrganicCafeFWB.com/yogaclasses. Kids Yoga – 4:30-5:30pm. Your child will gain body awareness, improved concentration, self-confidence, and self –love. They will learn tools to help them cope with life changes and stressors. Recommended for ages 5-10. $15/drop in, $80/6 week session, $40/ siblings. Sunshine Yoga, 211-E Main Street, Destin. 850-687-8603. SunshineYogaStudio.com.
wednesday Transmission: Group Meditation for the New Age – 10am. A dynamic, scientific, impersonal, group meditation. Transmission Meditation is both a world service (Karma yoga) and a potent technique of personal development (Laya yoga). Simple, non-denominational. Free. Everman’s Educ. Center, 327 West Garden St, Pensacola. TransmissionMeditation.org.
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thursday Yoga-natomy – 4:30-5:45pm. Flow though yoga postures with emphasis on specific muscle groups and discuss anatomical function and alignment tailored to your body. The end of class is a restorative posture along with savasana. $13. Navarre Living Yoga, 8162 Navarre Pkwy, 850-684-1065. NavarreLivingYoga.com. Healthy Happy Hour – 6-7pm. 2nd Thu. A premier member of the healthy living community provides cutting-edge concepts on health and ultimate wellness. Topics include hypnosis, acupuncture, massage and essential oils, and energy healing; light snacks and healthy beverages provided. $15. 8 th Element Wellness, 90 Beal Pkwy NW, FWB. RSVP, Christie: 850-598-7515. 8th02.com.
classifieds Submit classified entries online only at NWFNaturally.com. The submission form is located on the Advertising web page. $20 for 20 words, $1 per extra word. EsthersGardenOfHealing@live.com. Esther’s Garden of Healing. 850-684-3230.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY ART GALLERY, PICTURE FRAME SHOP AND PHOTO STUDIO – for Sale in Fort Walton Beach, FL. Turn Key operation, fully equipped and ready to go. Huge inventory of art, supplies and equipment valued at over $200,000 (building not included). Lease available for qualified buyer. Priced for a quick sale at $30,000! This is the perfect time to buy into this and reap the benefits of the summer season! Owner retiring. Call 850-376-8324.
Intro to Ashtanga Yoga – 6:15-7:45pm. Learn the basics of Ashtanga Yoga, an intelligent sequence of poses designed to promote vitality, strength and flexibility. Be introduced to the primary series where you will develop a basic understanding of this unique practice. Donations. Sunshine Yoga, 211-E Main St, Destin. 850-687-8603. SunshineYogaStudio.com.
friday Yoga for Meditation – 9-10:15am. This class begins with a gentle yoga practice to prepare for meditation; designed for 45 minutes of movement and breathing with a 10-20 minute meditation at the end. Students are invited to sit in meditation to their capacity. No yoga experience necessary. $13. Navarre Living Yoga, 8162 Navarre Parkway, Navarre. 850-6841065. NavarreLivingYoga.com. Restorative Yoga – 6-7:15pm. Connect to breath and find rest and relaxation in a series of passive, supported yoga postures designed to restore and rejuvenate body and mind. Appropriate for all students, no prior yoga experience required. $13. Navarre Living Yoga, 8162 Navarre Parkway, Navarre. 850-684-1065. NavarreLivingYoga.com.
saturday Meditative Coloring – 10-11am. Coloring is a form of active meditation. Bring your own supplies and join other adults for an hour of quiet, meditative coloring. There are free printable mandalas online. Love offering. Fellowship Hall, Unity of Pensacola Metaphysical Bookstore, 716 N 9th Avenue, Pensacola. 850-438-2277. UnityPNS.org.
HOSTEL BUSINESS FOR SALE – Successful hostel for sale in Fort Walton Beach, FL. Centrally located to nearby restaurants, stores, shopping, etc. Only 3 miles from the beach! Great for a couple or individual who wants to live on the premises and enjoys meeting people from all over the world! Owner leaving the country. Asking $30,000 (does not include real estate). Long term property lease available (must qualify). Call 850-376-8324.
COOKWARE FOR SALE WORLD’S FINEST HEALTHY COOKING SYSTEM BY SALADMASTER – Service and information for healthy cooking in W.FL, & AL Coast. Saladmaster by Healthsource. C. Maples: 256-412-4896.
FOR SALE NATURAL AWAKENINGS MAGAZINE PANAMA CITY DISTRIBUTION– Earn $300+ working 2-3 days per month delivering to businesses in the Panama City and Panama City Beach area, as an independant contractor. Car, insurance and valid Drivers License required.Call Scott 850-687-0825 or email Scott@NWFNaturally.com.
HELP WANTED RETAIL SALES ASSOCIATE – part time possible full time in Navarre. Devoted to Health and Healing with a background in this field. Contact Esther Turn,
MUSICIANS WANTED KIRTAN BAND FORMING–Yoga Garden is forming a kirtan band. Looking for musicians and singers. Contact 850-685-4428.
ROOM RENTALS MEDICAL OFFICE SPACE FOR SALE BY OWNER – Custom finished medical office space in the Heart of Destin. 8 treatment rooms, conference room, large reception area, office space, 3 restrooms, kitchen. Serious inquiries only to: officespaceforsale15@gmail.com. OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE – 8th Element Wellness is looking for a reliable, enthusiastic Health care practitioner who wants to rent space and be a complimentary addition to our team. Room for rent in calm environment at 90 Beal Pkwy in Ft Walton Bch. If interested, please call Christie at 850-598-7515 or Alex at 850-582-2285.
SERVICES ESSENTIAL OILS AROMATOUCH – A simple step-by-step method of applying therapeutic-grade essential oils topically to produce a profound whole body experience. Benefits includ estress management, immune support and autonomic balance. Provided by wellness advocates certified in the ArōmaTouch Techniques. 8th Element Wellness, FWB. 850-460-3328 MYOFASCIAL RELEASE FOR HEALTH MAINTENANCE – Janet Hardy, LMT, BCTMB, John F. Barnes’ expert Myofascial Release therapist is now offering treatment for many womens’ health issues. For more information, please call 850-2319131or email CaringTouch 4Therapy@gmail.com. THE SPIRITUAL DIMENSION HOSTEL FWB – Walking distance to many amenities, Bike rentals, Beds as low as $25 per night. Couples - $35; Private room $50. TSDHostel.com. 850-376-8324.
Good, better, best. Never let it rest. ‘Til your good is better and your better is best. ~St. Jerome
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communityresourceguide Connecting you to the leaders in natural healthcare and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide email Advertising@NWFNaturally.com to request our media kit or call 850-687-0826.
ACUPUNCTURE REBECCA FREEMAN, AP, MAOM 1180 Eglin Pkwy NE, Shalimar 850-902-2536 • 850-651-0160 RebeccaFreeman08@yahoo.com
Caring and compassionate masters of acupuncture and Oriental medicine acupuncture. More than 12 years’ experience relieving all types of pain, including: headaches, female problems, digestive problems and more.
GULF COAST HOLISTIC PRIMARY CARE
Raquel Skidmore, MD 850-640-1530 756 Harrison Ave, Panama City GulfCoastHolisticAndPrimaryCare.com At GCHPC, your health comes first. A philosophy that joins holistic and conventional medical care where we treat the whole human—mind, body and spirit. Prescreening to prescribe medical marijuana. See ad, page 20.
KOVAR CHIROPRACTIC & WELLNESS CENTER
John S Kovar, DC 29 G Miracle Strip Hwy SW, FWB 850-244-1200 • DrKovar.com
DR. MICHAEL BRANT DEMARIA Peace Within MichaelDeMaria.com Michael@MichaelDeMaria.com
Author of “Peace Within” Michael DeMaria is an Integrative psychologist, poet, author, speaker and 4-time Grammy® nominee with over 33 years of guiding others on their life journeys. He is also a meditation/mindfulness/ yoga teacher who integrates creativity (music, poetry, art, movement, etc.) in the healing process. See ad, page 13.
BEAUTY ORGANIC SALON VEDAT
Janice Skene 114-B Benning Dr, Destin • 850-837-2690 SalonVedat@gmail.com OrganicSalonVedat.co Organic Salon Systems started a revolution of healthier, natural, organic, better performing professional products. Beauty without sacrificing health. Coloring and smoothing treatments for silky, healthy hair. No SLS, ammonia, parabens, plastics. See ad, page 43.
PUREGRESSIVE BEAUTY 205 Kelly Ave, Unit B, FWB 850-226-6609 PuregressiveBeauty.com
The Emerald Coast’s premier organic hair salon featuring organic hair care and hair color products made with the highest quality plant extracts & organic ingredients, free of harmful chemicals. See ad, page 5.
Experience the many benefits of acupuncture. Restoring health naturally to patients for more than 30 years, Dr. Kovar also offers chiropractic care, nutrition response testing with designed clinical nutrition, and massage.
ALEXANDREA MCALLASTER, LMT 8th Element Wellness, LLC 90 Beal Pkwy NW, Ste A1, FWB 850-582-2285
Dedicated to a heart centered practice specializing in Healing Touch energy therapy, chakra balancing and Neuromuscular pain management with focus on neck release and low back pain. MA59372. See ad, page 25.
MAE MCDONNELL
8th Element Wellness, LLC 90 Beal Pkwy NW, Ste A1, FWB 850-225-4031 Highly skilled therapist specializing in deep tissue, medical massage, and Aromatouch sessions. Personalized treatments including essential oils. Experience deep relief from pain along with the sweet sensation of relaxation. MA81403. See ad, page 25.
MED-SPA OF DESTIN & SANDESTIN Destin: 850-351-0600 Sandestin: 850-267-6727 MedSpaDSD.com
Our Licensed Massage Therapists have treated thousands of clients in both medical and spa settings. We offer Swedish, deep tissue, sports, medical and cold stone therapy.
CHRISTIE MORGAN, LMT
8th Element Wellness LLC 90 Beal Pkwy NW, Ste A1, FWB 850-598-7515
Specializing in pain management massage and a blend of therapeutic massage techniques with focused intention to de-stress the body and mind. MA50499. See ad, page 25.
CHILDREN’S YOGA SUNSHINE YOGA
AUTHOR/SPEAKER ARLENE KARIAN, AUTHOR “Mentoring Your Child to Win” Lifepath@cox.net Amazon.com/dp/B00GWNTBFE
Author and successful entrepreneur, Arlene Karian shares tips on raising productive and winning children. A single, former welfare Mom, raised a Multi-Millionaire Kid utilizing 7 Breakthrough Keys and shares them with you in this enlightening book. See ad, page 31.
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BODYWORKERS CARING TOUCH
Janet Hardy, LMT Board Certified Myofascial Release Therapist Expert Level Santa Rosa Beach • 850-231-9131 CaringTouchTherapy.net
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In her 21+ years of massage therapy Janet has found the John F. Barnes’ Approach® to be the most effective and holistic treatment for the relief of pain and optimal health. MA17333. See ad, page 12.
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211-E Main St, Destin 850-687-8603 • SunshineYogaStudio.com At Sunshine Yoga we teach kids through discussion, movement, song and expression. In kids yoga, children learn yoga postures, selflove and respect for all living things.
CHIROPRACTIC BLUEWATER CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS CENTER
April Lee, DC 4400 Hwy 20 E, Niceville 850-897-1177 • BluewaterChiropractic.com Natural and holistic healthcare. Offering chiropractic care, lumbar decompression, physical therapies, massage therapy, nutritional education and supplementation. Allow the body to heal the way it was designed.
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Intuitive Spiritual Center 700 Beal Pkwy, Unit D, FWB ShadowBonus@gmail.com • 850-533-6565 Fort Walton’s newest eclectic intuitive center. Locally made crafts by local artisans. Intuitive readings, jewelry, paintings, incense, crystals, pottery, semi-precious stones, wind chimes, diaper cakes, hand-painted furniture. See ad, page 12.
SYNERGY ORGANIC JUICE BAR AND CAFÉ 120 Miraclestrip Pkwy SE 850-865-4919 SynergyOrganicCafeFWB.com
Juice Bar and Café offers farm-to-table meals prepared with regionally sourced organic produce and pantry items; gluten-free, dairy-free. Whole food cooking, juicing, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan and raw food classes are available. See ad, page 8.
CRYOTHERAPY HENARD FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC Dr Karen Henard, DC 4566 Hwy 20 E, Ste 205, Niceville 850-897-1105 • HenardChiro.com
A second generation chiropractor, Dr. Henard is committed to chiropractic wellness for the family, improving health naturally. More than 16 years’ experience in pediatrics, sports and automobile injuries. Most insurance and affordable cash plans.
KOVAR CHIROPRACTIC & WELLNESS CENTER
John S Kovar, DC 29 G Miracle Strip Hwy SW, FWB 850-244-1200 • DrKovar.com Practicing locally for over 30 years, expertise in treating pain conditions, auto injury and restoring health naturally through nutrition response testing, clinical nutrition, acupuncture, massage and chiropractic wellness care.
CHILL PENSACOLA CRYOTHERAPY
ESSENTIAL OILS
401 N Davis Hwy 850-972-8488 ChillPensacola.com
ESSENTIAL OILS AROMATOUCH
Experience the benefits of Cryotherapy, a wholebody exposure to sub-zero temperatures used to promote the body’s natural anti-inflammatory response, release endorphins, reduce pain and promote overall health. See ad, page 12.
A si m p l e s te p - b y - s te p method of applying therapeutic-grade essential oils topically to produce a profound whole body experience. Benefits include stress management, immune support and autonomic balance. Provided by wellness advocate certified in the ArōmaTouch Technique. See ad, page 25.
MED-SPA OF DESTIN & SANDESTIN Destin: 850-351-0600 Sandestin: 850-267-6727 MedSpaDSD.com
8th Element Wellness, FWB 850-460-3328
YOUNGLIVING ESSENTIAL OILS
Cryotherapy is a natural, safe alternative to prescription drugs that treats migraine headaches, musculoskeletal pain, inflammation and acute injuries while regulating blood flow and promoting relaxation.
MariamYounger@gmail.com 405-924-3386 YLdist.com/younger/
No time to attend a class? I’ll help you, your way. 1-on-1 FREE Consultations available. Purchase the best essential oils TODAY with a 20% discount!
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COLONIC THERAPY THE METAMORPHOSIS CLINIC
(Formerly Skindeep) Cindy Butler, Owner/Therapist SkindeepDestin.com • 850-269-1414 TheMetamorphosisClinic@gmail.com Body & Mind Wellness Services including colonics, total body detox footbath, skin rejuvenation treatments, infrared sauna, transcendental meditation training, Lifestyle transition coaching, Proven weight-loss program. MA49032/MM27113.
IAOMT Protocol 225 W Laurel Ave, Foley, AL 251-943-2471 • DrDaytonHart.com
FARMERS’ MARKETS 30A FARMER’S MARKETS
Free book: Mercury Free Dentistry. Ozone, laser no-suture gum surgery, test for compatible materials, cavity-causing bacteria. Examine for gum disease bacteria. Laser cavity diagnoses, saliva, ph check, oral galvanic screening; no fluoride. See ad, page 42.
DR SUSAN WELCH, FAGD
106 Wright Pkwy SW, FWB 850-243-1534 WrightParkwayDentalCenter.com Healthy digestion, well aligned physical structure, proper breathing and a good nights sleep begin with a healthy mouth. We treat snoring, sleep apnea and TMJ disorders. Plus crowns,teeth whitening, bridges,veneers, implant restorations, aligner orthodontics, cleanings, digital X-ray imaging, CO 2 Laser periodontal treatment. No mercury fillings. See ads, pages 17 and 23.
850-499-4697 • 30AFarmersMarket.com 3 Locations: Rosemary Beach Town Center, on 30 A 9am-1pm Sundays (Year Round) Thursdays (Memorial Day-Labor Day) Grand Boulevard at Sandestin, on Hwy 98 9am-1pm - Saturday (Year Round) That Farmers’ Market at Palm Plaza 1003 C John Simms Pkwy, Niceville 9am-1pm - Saturday (Year Round) Serene, beautiful, distinctive and exclusive is the best way to describe the 30A Farmers’ Market Family. European and coastalinspired markets feature local farmers, makers, bakers, and specialty vendors in an inviting market experience. See ad, page 37.
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FLOAT THERAPY FLOAT BROTHERS
4463 Commons Dr W, Destin 850-460-8720 FloatBrothers.com Experience the ultimate state of relaxation through flotation in a Epsom salt water tank. Relive stress, enhance healing, deepen meditation along with many other healthy benefits. Call to book your session. See ad, page 32.
FOODS & SUPPLEMENTS BODY-B-HEALTHY
2227 Ferdon Blvd, Crestview 850-682-8893 • Find us on Facebook Knowledgeable staff and cutting edge digital health assessments. Dairyfree and gluten-free food items, supplements, homeopathic solutions and anti-aging products, plus delicious nutritional smoothies. See ad, page 14
GOLDEN ALMOND HEALTH FOOD STORE
339 Racetrack Rd NW, Ste 3 850-863-5811 • GoldenAlmond.com Hours: M-F 9-6, S 10-4, Closed Sun Natural and organic foods. Largest selec-tion of herbs and supplements in the area. Enjoy our new fresh juice bar, open weekdays 10-4. Knowledgeable and personable staff. See ad, page 2.
VITAMINS R US HEALTH FOODS
15500 Panama City Beach Pkwy, Unit 420 850-588-7575 • VitaminsRusPCB.com Panama City Beach’s most complete health food store. Quality supplements, vitamins & minerals, organic food, and more. We have gluten free, non-GMO, dairy free and vegan products at everyday low prices.
FOOT CARE EMERALD COAST PODIATRY
Dr Cosimo Ricciardi 341 Racetrack Road NW, FWB 850-862-4119 120 E Redstone Ave, Ste A, Crestview 850-682-6522 EmeraldCoastPodiatry.com Since 1983 committed to providing the most up-to-date foot and ankle care for your family, we have natural and traditional methods for treating foot and ankle pain such as laser treatment, stem cell treatments, custom orthotics and orthotic sandals and provide naturopathic relief for peripheral neuropathy. See ad, page 6.
HEALING ARTS HEALING PATH, ALICE MCCALL
Transformational Energy Healer/Counselor BS Psychology, MBA, Hypnotherapist 850-585-5496 • HealingPath.info Phone sessions to heal serious health issues, unwanted patterns, and more. Authored Wellness Wisdom on natural health and healing; inspired by her journey with cancer.
SYNERGY ORGANIC JUICE BAR AND CAFÉ 120 Miraclestrip Pkwy SE 850-865-4919 SynergyOrganicCafeFWB.com
Juice Bar and Café offers farm-to-table meals prepared with regionally sourced organic produce and pantry items; glutenfree, dairy-free. Whole food cooking, juicing, glutenfree, vegetarian, vegan and raw food classes are available. See ad, page 8.
HOLISTIC MEDICINE FOUNDATIONS MEDICAL CENTER Kyle Chavers, MD 870 Mack Bayou Rd, Ste D, SRB 850-660-6701 FoundationsMedicalCenter.com Facebook.com/FoundationsMedical
We treat the condition; not just the symptom! In-depth, patientcentered office visits for general health, chronic conditions, nutritional support , laboratory testing and other diagnostic techniques. Currently accepting new patients. See ad, page 33.
GENESTYLE MEDICINE
Rodney Soto, MD Info@GenestyleMedical.com GenestyleMedical.com We are a virtual wellness clinic dedicated to providing services via a HIPAA compliant telemedicine software that empower people to better track, manage and improve their own health. With the help of genomics, lifestyle metrics and nutritional science, Genestyle Medical will help you customize your individualized roadmap to reach your goals and enhance your wellness and longevity. See ad, page 27.
GULF COAST HOLISTIC PRIMARY CARE
Raquel Skidmore, MD 850-522-9719 105 Jazz Dr, Panama City GulfCoastHolisticAndPrimaryCare.com At GCHPC, your health comes first. A philosophy that joins holistic and conventional medical care where we treat the whole human—mind, body and spirit. Prescreening to prescribe medical marijuana. See ad, page 20.
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. Your first class is $5. Experience it for yourself. See ad, page 3.
HYPNOSIS DCC HYPNOSIS & HYPNOSIS TRAINING CERTIFICATION Deana Cooper Chapman Hypnosist and Hypnosis Training 850-261-3596 • DCCHypnosis.com
The mind is the most powerful gift we have. Using hypnosis, NLP and life coaching you can improve, change or accept anything you truly desire. Reach your full potential. Also offering Certified Hypnosist Training Program. See ad, page 36.
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INFRARED SAUNA 8TH ELEMENT WELLNESS LLC 90 Beal Pkwy NW, Ste A1, FWB 850-301-0081
Cleans and detox. Improve circulations and skin purifications. Lower blood pressure, boost metabolism and lose weight while you relax. Wellness spa features a variety of therapeutic massage including deep tissue and sports massage. Other modalities, energy therapy, chakra balancing, hypnotherapy. 10% Military discount. See calendar for group workshops on nutrition, alternative medicine, suppliments and essential oils. See ad, page 25.
INTUITIVE ARTS THE HEALING CLINIC OF FORT WALTON BEACH Felicia McQuaid 850-217-2771 TheHealingClinicFWB.com
Certified Advanced Angel Reader through Doreen Virtue. Connect with your Angels to receive love filled guidance and clarity about specific questions and areas of life. Sessions available in person or via skpe or facetime. See ad, page 3.
MASSAGE ENVY SPA DESTIN & MASSAGE ENVY SPA FWB
MEDITATION PROGRAM DR. MICHAEL BRANT DEMARIA
34904 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Unit #132 Destin • 850-650-8500 99 Eglin Pkwy, Unit #5B, Uptown Station FWB • 850-301-2000 MassageEnvy.com
Peace Within MichaelDeMaria.com Michael@MichaelDeMaria.com
Looking for professional, customized massages and facials? Our professional massage therapists and estheticians will customize massage and facial to fit your needs. Make Massage Envy your spa. Two convenient locations in Destin and Fort Walton Beach. See ad, page 8.
MED-SPA OF DESTIN & SANDESTIN Drew Zinecker, LMT MA77480 Destin: 850-351-0600 Sandestin: 850-267-6727
8TH ELEMENT WELLNESS LLC 90 Beal Pkwy NW, Ste A1, FWB 850-301-0081
Wellness spa features a variety of therapeutic massage including deep tissue and sports massage. Other modalities, energy therapy, chakra balancing, hypnotherapy, plus infrared sauna. 10% Military discount. See calendar for group workshops on nutrition, alternative medicine, suppliments and essential oils. See ad, page 25.
BLUEWATER CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS CENTER
April Lee, DC 4400 Hwy 20 E, Niceville 850-897-1177 • BluewaterChiropractic.com Sports and rehabilitation massage therapy. Natural and holistic healthcare. Chiropractic care, lumbar decompression, physical therapies, nutritional education and supplementation. Allow the body to heal the way it was designed.
MYOFASCIAL RELEASE BARBARA BRUNI
Swedish, sports & medical massage as well as stretching, Kinesio taping and hydrotherapy. We also treat amputees and those who have had surgical procedures such as joint replacements and spinal fusions.
THE HEALING CLINIC OF FORT WALTON BEACH
184 Brooks St, Ste 1 TheHealingClinicFWB.com • 850-217-2771
MASSAGE THERAPY
Author of “Peace Within” Michael DeMaria is an Integrative psychologist, poet, author, speaker and 4-time Grammy® nominee with over 33 years of guiding others on their life journeys. He is also a meditation/mindfulness/ yoga teacher who integrates creativity (music, poetry, art, movement, etc.) in the healing process. See ad, page 13.
Pilates Core Training 1310 B Dunmire, Pensacola 850-287-5836 • PilatesCoreTraining.com Myofascial release treats the entire myofascial mind/body complex, eliminating the pressure of the restricted myofascial system (the straight-jacket) that causes painful symptoms. LMT # MA64267.
CARING TOUCH
Well-being and balance await you. Therapeutic massage, Reiki, myofascial release, transformational healing. Whether you need a deeper touch or more gentle approach we can help. Balance for body, mind and spirit. See ad, page 3.
MATTRESS — ORGANIC GOOD MORNING MATTRESS CENTER 850-549-3104 7160 N Davis Hwy, Pensacola ShopGoodMorningMattress.com
The only true organic mattress in Northwest Florida, no flame retardants or flame retardant barriers, no memory foam or polyurethane foam, no soybean or biobased foam (polyurethane foam with soybean oil mixed in), no synthetic latex rubber, no harmful glues or adhesives, no GMO cotton or other GMO fibers, no shoddy insulator pads. See ad, page 18.
Janet Hardy, LMT Board Certified Myofascial Release Therapist Expert Level Santa Rosa Beach • 850-231-9131 CaringTouchTherapy.net In her 21+ years of massage therapy Janet has found the John F. Barnes’ Approach® to be the most effective and holistic treatment for the relief of pain and optimal health. MA17333. See ad, page 12.
MED-SPA OF DESTIN & SANDESTIN Drew Zinecker, LMT MA77480 Destin: 850-351-0600 Sandestin: 850-267-6727
A natural treatment that promotes wellness and homeostasis in soft tissue. Myofascial release is key to relaxation and rehabilitation and is included in all massage services as well.
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THE HEALING CLINIC OF FORT WALTON BEACH Laura Tyree 850-217-2771 • MA68035 TheHealingClinicFWB.com
Laura is a highly skilled therapist under the John Barnes technique. Under her extraordinary care clients find relief from long held pain and tension that lasts. This gentle technique of quiet pressure and stretching relieves pain from the restriction of connective tissue. See ad, page 3.
NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING
PRANIC HEALING
DR SUSAN WELCH, FAGD
A serene space for meditation, healing and spirituality. Offering weekly group meditations, healing clinics, yoga combined with energy healing, private pranic healing sessions, and pranic healing training. Be happy, be well, be blessed. See ad, page 22.
Healthy digestion, well aligned physical structure, proper breathing and a good nights sleep begin with a healthy mouth. We treat snoring, sleep apnea and TMJ disorders. Plus crowns, teeth whitening, bridges, veneers, implant restorations, aligner orthodontics, cleanings, digital x-ray imaging, CO2 Laser periodontal treatment. No mercury fillings See ads, pages 17 and 23.
348 Miracle Strip Pkwy, #27 (behind IHOP) FWB Call or Text 850-543-1970 LightEnergyDancing.com
CONSTITUTION NUTRITION
Heather Del Castillo ConstitutionNutrition@gmail.com 831-244-0114 • ConstitutionNutrition.com A certified health hoach reviews your health history, set goals, and holds you accountable to achieve them through a customized holistic program that can include diet, exercise, motivation, and detoxing your home. Free initial consultation. See ad, page 36.
REIKI FELICIA MCQUAID, LMT
Master Reiki Teacher THE Healing Clinic of Fort Walton Beach 850-217-2771 TheHealingClinicFWB.com Felicia McQuaid has been offering Reiki healing services since 2005. She offers regular trainings in all levels of Traditional Usui Reiki Ryoho and Karuna Reiki. Felicia is known for her insight, grace and compassion while working with students and clients. MA61060. See ad, page 3.
PERSONALIZED MEDICINE GENESTYLE MEDICINE
Rodney Soto, MD Info@GenestyleMedical.com GenestyleMedical.com A virtual wellness clinic dedicated to providing services via a HIPAA compliant telemedicine software that empower people to better track, manage and improve their own health. With the help of genomics, lifestyle metrics and nutritional science, Genestyle Medical will help you customize your individualized roadmap to reach your goals and enhance your wellness and longevity. See ad, page 19.
SKINCARE SKINTRENZIXS SKINCARE CENTER 348 Miracle Strip Pkwy 205-718-2611 Skintrenzixs.com
$27 Spa Treatments performed by Melissa Cundiff Licensed Cosmetologist/Esthetician Instructor. Call or Text for your personalized appointment today. See ad, page 22.
PILATES STUDIOS PILATES CORE TRAINING
Barbara Bruni, Owner 1310 B Dunmire, Pensacola 850-287-5836 • PilatesCoreTraining.com Mat, gyrokensis and equipment classes, or private sessions for a personalized experience. Website lists instructors, class schedule and prices.
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SKINCARE (ORGANIC) MED-SPA OF DESTIN & SANDESTIN Destin: 850-351-0600 Sandestin: 850-267-6727 MedSpaDSD.com
We provide organic medical grade treatments and products as well as our own private label brand of skin care products. In addition to facials, our estheticians perform microneedling – a natural anti-aging treatment.
106 Wright Pkwy SW, FWB 850-243-1534 WrightParkwayDentalCenter.com
SPIRITUAL CENTER CRYSTAL COTTAGE
7338 Hwy 2301, Panama City Darcemb@bellsouth.net 850-763-4504 • CrystalCottage.net
Providing a Relaxed and Friendly atmosphere to learn or teach. Offering workshops that develop the Mind, Body & Spirit. Meditation-Sound Therapy- Reiki-Essential oilsYoga-herbs, Gardening. Create your own workshop or just participate and learn.
STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION BARBARA BRUNI
Pilates Core Training 1310 B Dunmire, Pensacola 850-287-5836 • PilatesCoreTraining.com Myofascial release treats the entire myofascial mind/body complex, eliminating the pressure of the restricted myofascial system (the straight-jacket) that causes painful symptoms. LMT # MA64267. See ad, page 3.
TEACHER TRAINING PILATES AND BEYOND TEACHER TRAINING SCHOOL Barbara Bruni, Owner 1310 B Dunmire, Pensacola 850-287-5836 • PilatesAndBeyond.com
450-hours comprehensive training covering the fundamentals of movement, complete repertoire on the mat equipment, and includes modification movements for osteoporosis, knee and hip replacements and other various special needs. Registered with Pilates Method Alliance Registry of Schools.
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WELLNESS CENTER GENESTYLE MEDICINE
Rodney Soto, MD Info@GenestyleMedical.com GenestyleMedical.com A virtual wellness clinic dedicated to providing services via a HIPAA compliant telemedicine software that empower people to better track, manage and improve their own health. With the help of genomics, lifestyle metrics and nutritional science, Genestyle Medical will help you customize your individualized roadmap to reach your goals and enhance your wellness and longevity. See ad, page 27.
WELLNESS SPA 8TH ELEMENT WELLNESS, LLC 90 Beal Pkwy NW, Ste A1, FWB 850-301-0081
Wellness spa features a variety of therapeutic massage including deep tissue and sports massage. Other modalities, energy therapy, chakra balancing, hypnotherapy, plus infrared sauna. 10% military discount. See calendar for group workshops on nutrition, alternative medicine, supplements and essential oils. See ad, page 25.
NAVARRE LIVING YOGA
YOGA STUDIOS
Navarre Living Yoga and Health Center 8162 Navarre Pkwy 850-684-1065 • NavarreLivingYoga.com
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 Tryee, E-RYT 500. See ad, page 3.
HOT YOGA OM
222 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Unit A Downtown Fort Walton Beach 850-430-8434 • HotYogaOM.com
A full service yoga studio with classes for all levels and all ages, including: Hot yoga, yin yoga, restorative and gentle yoga, prenatal yoga, aerial yoga, meditation, yoga teacher training, private yoga, reiki, massage, ayurvedic consultation and more. MM#25136. See ad, page 17.
SUNSHINE YOGA
Hot Yoga Om features Far Infrared Heat. Radiant Heat. Radiant Life. Daily classes, amazing teachers. Your first class is $5. Experience it for yourself. See ad, page 3.
211-E Main St, Destin 850-687-8603 • SunshineYogaStudio.com Experience traditional yoga in a comfortable and inviting space where you will strengthen your inner spirit and deepen your yoga practice. Sunshine Yoga offers classes for all styles and levels.
LIGHT ENERGY DANCING 348 Miracle Strip Pkwy, #27 (behind IHOP) FWB Call or Text 850-543-1970 LightEnergyDancing.com
SYNERGY YOGA AND WELLNESS
Offering yoga, meditation, energy and Pranic Healing, ballroom dancing and personal training. Specialty classes available, yoga for PTSD and Dance for Parkinson’s. Join us in our light filled, relaxing space. See ad, page 20.
Amy Likins, RYT, Holistic Nutrition Specializing in Personal Wellness 850-243-7492 SynergyOrganiCafeFWB.com
Yoga for health and wellness, beginner and intermediate. Offering nutrition programs for cancer and immunity, juicing, detox and cleansing, weight loss, digestive health, vegan, vegetarian, gluten free and cooking lessons. See ad, page 8.
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