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nspiration for this month’s letter appeared in a submission by long time Natural Awakenings contributor and Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Bonnie McLean. When I read her perspective on the topic of our feature article, “Aging Gracefully,” it was clear I couldn’t say it any better, so enjoy this wise woman’s words:

I celebrated my 68th birthday a few months ago, and it was the best birthday of my life, or at least that I can remember. It was only yesterday that I was in nursing school looking ahead at a life full of adventure that seemed to stretch out in front of me forever. I was beautiful (all young people are); my body fit into my clothes without pooches and sags; and I never could have imagined my face with lines and wrinkles. And suddenly, my role model is Betty White! I realize that more of my life is behind me than is in front of me. So, geez, why does my life feel so good? A dear friend, Tom McKnight, would have said, “Around age 50 is when we begin to become human beings. Until then, we don’t have a chance, because we have not yet learned how to accept life on life’s terms. We keep thinking our will is running the show. We think that things happen because we make them happen. It’s not until we get beaten down a few times that we gain some compassion and realize that it is the heart that matters.” Would I want to be 20 or 30 again? You bet! But only if I could know then what I know now. Otherwise, I would not want to go back to a time when everything of value revolved around the external world – how I looked, how much attention I got, what I achieved, if I had a boyfriend, how much money I had. In my 40s and 50s I was still trying to “fix” myself. Life will mold us, whether we allow it or not. If we ignore life’s lessons, we stagnate. And fighting them only wears us out and makes us old. To this, I say, “Hooray!” because outward beauty is always trumped by the inner beauty cultivated by the wisdom of time. Don’t let those lines and wrinkles, pooches and sags remind you of the years gone behind; instead, rejoice in their presence, fully aware that you wouldn’t be who you are today without them. Thankfully, doctors and anti-aging specialists are developing new regimens and therapies to help us maintain our physical health, mental clarity and joy for life throughout our youth and latter years. Detoxification and hormone support are just a few that we highlight this month. With the right approach and attitude, a long, healthy, happy life can be experienced by all. So bring on the years and all that comes with them. That is life! Wishing all mothers, young and wise, a lovely Mother’s Day this month!

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23 AGING GRACEFULLY It’s No Mystery: We Now Know How by Kathleen Barnes

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QUEENS Keeping the Mother-Daughter Bond Strong by Meredith Montgomery

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newsbriefs Neurofeedback Now Available in Pensacola

Yellow Umbrella Shannon Kincaid When Shannon Kincaid was 2, her mother noticed that she liked to draw on whatever was handy—Zwieback toast, rocks, concrete or even charcoal briquettes. Shannon was presented with a box of Crayolas, which she called, “craylolas,” and she has been creating art ever since. Kincaid, who is also an accomplished singer and recording artist, has painted commissioned portraits of luminaries throughout the country that include Tom Landry, Mickey Mantle, Mary Kay Ash, Byron Nelson and June Lockhart. She frequently works with interior designers and businesses to create custom mosaics, murals and finishes for residential and commercial spaces. Kincaid’s oils, pastels and watercolors, whether representational or impressionistic, are imbued with a sense of serenity and joy, reflecting her belief in the healing power of art. One of her favorite quotes is by the author Henry James [1843-1916]: “It is art that makes life, makes interest, makes importance. And I know of no substitute whatever for the force and beauty of its process.”

etter Brain Services, LLC, has expanded to a full-time private practice offering neurofeedback, mental health counseling and psychological assessment services. Neurofeedback is an innovative approach used to improve brain performance and enhance overall functioning that involves positively reinforcing the brain as it moves towards more optimal brainwave patterns. Noninvasive neurofeedback sessions, which use video and auditory feedback, are individually tailored to address clients’ goals, are based on a thorough brainwave assessment. Neurofeedback has been found to be a successful treatment for a conditions that include attention problems, hyperactivity, depression, anxiety, sleep problems, migraines, PTSD and addictions. Neurofeedback is also used to increase motivation, optimize brain functioning overall, and to increase sports performance. Owner Tara Schuck is a dually licensed provider (licensed mental health counselor and licensed school psychologist). Mental health counseling is also available for children 5 and older, teens and adults. Other services include gifted testing. Natural Awakenings readers receive 50 percent off neurofeedback assessments through the end of May. For more information and appointments, call 850-417-9279, email Info@BetterBrainServices.com or visit BetterBrainServices.com.

New Lower Bike Rental Prices

merald Coast Tours is a forerunner in making Downtown Pensacola a biking community, and has decided to reduce their bike rental prices to resemble those of a bike share program. New rates are $10/day; $25/24hrs; and $50/week. The only Segway tour operator between New Orleans and St. Augustine, Emerald Coast Tours also offers historic tours by Segway and bicycles. Location: 701 S. Palafox St., Pensacola. For more information, call 850-417-9292, email Info@EmeraldCoastTours.net or visit EmeraldCoastTours.net.

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Bodyworx Relocates to Downtown Pensacola

odyworx personal training and wellness center has relocated to an expanded facility at 115 Gregory Square, in downtown Pensacola. The wellness center provides a personal atmosphere that alleviates the intimidation and confusion of a gym setting. The cleanliness of the facility is exceeded only by the quality of the trainers, which are fully certified, highly educated, trained in their specialties and attentive to client’s physical needs. Bodyworx offers personal training, nutrition consultations, group fitness classes, self-defense and martial arts, pranic healing, life coaching, meditation, aromatherapy and massage therapy. Clients receive a fitness consultation, including a functional movement analysis, which allows the fitness professionals to build a personal plan for every client. With no membership fees, Bodyworx makes learning to live a healthier life realistic, goal-oriented and fun. Co-owner Tammie Aeppli says, “Bodyworx provides clients with everything they need to be successful when it comes to living a healthier lifestyle.” For more information, call Tammie Aeppli or Lara Burnside at 850-466-2728, email Lara@BodyworxPenscola.com or visit BodyworxPensacola.com.

Y O G A “When the power of love overcomes loveCenter of power, Abhayathe Yoga 415-A we Tarragona St. North, Pensacola, FL will have peace.” 850.439.0350 • www.abhayayogacenter.com -Jimi Hendrix

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New Location for Pranic Healing of Central Gulf Coast

ranic Healing of Central Gulf Coast (formerly AIIS) has moved to BodyWorx Health, Wellness and Fitness Center, at 115 Gregory Square, off Taragona Street, in Pensacola. Their new 8,500-square-foot space offers a powerful Planetary Peace Meditation (listen at ppmaudiostream.com) and a free Pranic Healing Clinic for the community on Tuesday evenings. A meditation energy system warms up at 6:15 p.m., followed by the free clinic at 7 p.m. A well-trained group of pranic healers offers protocols to promote stress reduction, wellness and a general energy tune-up, along with help with physical, emotional and mental ailments. Donations from Full Moon Meditations support Friends in Need, which feeds homeless persons under the I-110, a women’s program, and a children’s after-school program. Donations are welcome any time and the building provides a Manna Food box for food donations.

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ulf Coast residents w i l l m e e t o n Pe n sacola Beach to “draw a line in the sand,” voicing their opposition to offshore drilling and to embrace clean energy solution by gathering on Pensacola’s Casino Beach May 18. At noon, participants will join hands for 15 minutes to form a line along the beach. Hands Across the Sand is an annual gathering of people all over the world that come together to express their opposition to dirty fossil fuels and to champion a new era of clean, renewable energy and a sustainable planet. At this year’s event, hosted by 350 Pensacola, local citizens will be joined by the folk music duo Sassafrass at 11:30 a.m. On the local, national and global level, joining hands sends a powerful visual message of human solidarity to our world leaders and decision makers. We are unified in the defense of the air we breathe, the water we drink and the food we consume from dangerous, dirty energy sources. Location: Casino Beach, 41 Fort Pickens Rd. For more information, call Elaine Sargent at 850-572-7230, email 350pensacola@gmail.com or visit HandsAcrossTheSand.com.

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he Eclectic School of Herbal Medicine, created by Registered Clinical Herbalist Thomas Easley, will be starting a new Family Herbalist Program, followed by a Community Herbalist Program and Clinical Herbalist Program. The new program is unique because it combines online weekly lessons with in-person instruction. The four-month Family Herbalist Program trains people to treat day-to-day sickness and injury naturally. It’s designed to take someone with little or no experience and teach them how to treat cuts, burns, colds, flu, infection, sprains and other acute health concerns. Classes also cover making tinctures, teas and salves, as well as basic botany and how to prepare a home emergency kit. The Family Herbalist Program forms a foundation for the year-long Community and Clinical Herbalist programs. About why he is expanding his school to include online classes, Easley explains, “I believe that herbal medicine has the potential to change the world. Unfortunately, much of what is taught about herbs and supplements is taught by people that don’t have much experience, driven by marketing, and not based in tradition or science. I intend to change that.” For more information, visit EclecticSchoolOfHerbalMedicine.com.

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piritual coach, award-winning author and former Miss USA,Terri Amos-Britt is offering the perfect Mother’s Day gift—Moms, Money & Miracles—a one-day intensive workshop to be held May 18, at the Emerald Grande Resort, in Destin, Florida. Amos-Britt teaches tools to end the four massive mistakes moms make that create pain and struggle for their families so that their loved ones can thrive instead of simply survive. Participants will walk away with a new sense of happiness and a spiritual tool chest to deal with all of life’s situations, guiding them to peace, passion, playfulness, miracles and abundance. No longer will individuals want to focus solely on money and survival. The tools and information in this class will help individuals release emotional chaos, guilt and worry, creating a deeper connection to God and be the calm in the storm and the grounding cord for the family. Amos-Britt says, “When momma’s happy, everybody’s happy. And when momma’s not, everyone wants to run!” Amos-Britt is the author of two books, The Enlightened Mom: A Mother’s Guide for Bringing Peace, Love & Light to Your Family’s Life and Message Sent: Retrieving the Gift of Love. She also founded The Enlightened Mom Global Healing Community. Register online at TheEnlightenedMom.com/MakeADifference or call 850-654-9946.

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Santa Rosa Medical Center T Making Fewer Early Deliveries

study in the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology shows that multi-state, hospital-based quality improvement programs, including one at Santa Rosa Medical Center (RSMC), in Milton, can be very effective at reducing early elective deliveries of babies. The March of Dimes, which partly funded the initiative, says this is good news because babies delivered before full term are at increased risk of serious health problems and death in their first year of life. The rate of elective early-term deliveries (inductions of labor and Cesarean sections without a medical reason) in a group of 25 participating hospitals fell from 27.8 percent to 4.8 percent during the one-year project period, an 83 percent decline. The March of Dimes urges hospitals, health care providers, and patients to follow American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists guidelines that if a pregnancy is healthy, to wait for labor to begin on its own. The final weeks of pregnancy are crucial to a baby’s health because many vital organs, including the brain and lungs, are still developing. Using measures such as enhanced education for nurses, new scheduling policies and improvement of patient education, RSMC reduced the total number of early-term and preterm deliveries from 43 percent to 31 percent, according to Dorothy Grace, MSN, director of women’s services. Santa Rosa Medical Center implemented the toolkit, Elimination of Non-medically Indicated (Elective) Deliveries before 39 Weeks Gestational Age, developed in partnership with the March of Dimes, the California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative and the California Maternal Child and Adolescent Division within the California Department of Public Health, to guide changes in early-term delivery practices. It can be downloaded free at PrematurityPrevention.org. Santa Rosa Medical Center is one of the first hospitals in the nation to participate in this collaboration of perinatal quality improvement advocates with state health departments, academic health centers and March of Dimes chapters from the five most populous states in the country, which account for an estimated 38 percent of all births. For more information about Santa Rosa Medical Center, visit srmcfl.com.

More Sleep Helps Shed Pounds

njoying more zzz’s is not usually associated with weight loss, but a growing number of epidemiological studies suggest that insufficient sleep may be linked to a greater risk of weight gain. The latest results from a study presented at the 2012 annual meeting of the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior points out that sleep behavior influences body weight by affecting not only how many calories we consume, but also how much energy we expend. When researchers at Tübingen and Lübeck universities, in Germany, and Uppsala University, in Sweden, investigated the effect of short-term sleep deprivation on hunger, physical activity and energy levels, they discovered that insufficient sleep increased the participants’ sensations of hunger by raising the level of the “hunger hormone”, ghrelin. The less sleep a person had, the hungrier they felt. After only one night of disrupted sleep, the volunteers moved around less and burned off fewer calories in their resting state than their counterparts that enjoyed a good night’s sleep.

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aking a brisk walk or bike ride may stave off cognitive decline better than reaching for the daily crossword puzzle, says a new study published in the journal Neurology. Researchers at Scotland’s University of Edinburgh reviewed the medical records of more than 600 Scots born in 1936 that were given MRI scans at age 73. “People in their 70s that participated in more physical exercise, including walking several times a week, had less brain shrinkage and other signs of aging in the brain than those that were less physically active,” says study author Alan J. Gow, Ph.D. Surprisingly, the study showed that participating in mentally and socially stimulating activities, such as visiting family and friends, reading or even learning a new language, did little to ward off the symptoms of an aging brain. Study participants will undergo a second MRI scan at age 76, and researchers plan to compare the two scans to see if the links between exercise and better brain health hold up.

Yoga Reduces Depression in Pregnant Women

regnancy hormones are known to cause myriad physical and emotional symptoms, including unexplainable mood swings. The fluctuations are more serious for one in five expectant moms because they also experience major depression. Now, a groundbreaking study by the University of Michigan offers new hope. Pregnant women identified as psychiatrically high-risk that participated in a 10-week mindfulness yoga intervention experienced significant reductions in their depressive symptoms. Mothers-to-be also reported stronger attachment to their babies in the womb.

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Glossary and Practitioner Profiles

cupressure: Based on the same system as acupuncture, but fingers and hands are used, instead of stimulation with needles, in order to restore the balanced flow of the body’s life energy (qi or chi, pronounced “chee”). This force moves through the body along 12 energy pathways, or meridians, which practitioners unblock and strengthen. Common styles of acupressure include Jin Shin, which gently holds at least two points at once for a minute or more, and Shiatsu, which applies firm pressure to each point for three to five seconds.

massage therapy, acupuncture, reflexology, herbology and chiropractic or other holistic treatments.

Acupuncture: An ancient Oriental technique that stimulates the body’s ability to sustain and balance itself, based on the theory that an electromagnetic life-force (qi or chi, pronounced “chee”) is channeled in a continuous flow throughout the body via a network of ‘meridians.’ Disease is understood as an imbalance in the meridian system. Diagnosis of an imbalance is made by “reading” the pulse, face, tongue and body energy. To correct it, a practitioner inserts acupuncture needles at specific points along the meridians to stimulate or disperse the flow of lifeforce. Acupuncture principles include the yin and yang polarities and the associations of the five elements of fire, earth, metal, water and wood with bodily organs.

Ayurveda: The oldest medical system known to man and a comprehensive spiritual teaching practiced in India for 4,000 years. It focuses on achieving and maintaining perfect health via the balance of the elements air, fire and water (illness is considered an excess of any element). A patient’s body type, determined according to Ayurveda principles, is the basis for individualized dietary regimens and other preventive therapeutic interventions. Ayurveda prescriptions might include purification procedures for the restoration of biological rhythms; experience of expanded consciousness through meditation; nutritional counseling; stress reduction; enhancing neuromuscular conditions; and behavioral modification.

Alexander Technique: A system of re-educating the body and mind to support and facilitate proper posture and ease of movement. Through gentle manual guidance, accompanied by verbal directions, the Alexander teacher coaches the student to become aware of unnecessary tension and to unlearn longstanding patterns of movement. The Alexander Technique is an established method for helping to improve chronic conditions such as back, shoulder or neck pain, nervous tension, poor coordination, breathing problems and vocal strain. It is frequently used by athletes and performing artists to improve performance level.

Bee venom therapy (BVT): The therapeutic application of honeybee venom, through live bee stings, to bring relief and healing for various spinal, neural, joint or musculoskeletal ailments.

Aromatherapy: An ancient healing art that uses the essential oils of herbs and flowers to treat emotional disorders such as stress and anxiety and a wide range of other ailments. Oils are massaged into the skin, inhaled or added to a water bath. Of-ten used in conjunction with

Biofeedback: A relaxation technique that monitors internal body states and is used especially for stressrelated conditions such as asthma, migraines, insomnia and high blood pressure. During biofeed-back, patients monitor minute metabolic changes (e.g., temperature,

Art Therapy: Uses the creative process of making art to improve and enhance physical, mental and emotional well-being and to deepen self-awareness. The therapist makes a diagnosis and determines treatment plans by encouraging a client to express his or her feelings and unconscious thoughts through the nonverbal creative process and by observing the forms and content created.

Bioenergetics: A psychotherapy that works through the body to engage the emotions. Performing specified postures and exercises causes the release of layers of chronic muscular tension and defensiveness, termed “body armor.” The unlocking of feelings creates the opportunity for under-standing and integrating them.

heart rate and muscle tension), with the aid of sensitive machines. By consciously thinking, visualizing, moving, relaxing, etc., they learn which activities produce desirable changes in the internal processes being monitored. BodyTalk: Developed by chiropractor/acupuncturist Dr. John Veltheim, BodyTalk is based upon bio-energetic psychology, dynamic systems theory, Chinese medicine and applied kinesiology. By integrating a series of tapping, breathing and focus-ing techniques, BodyTalk helps the body synchro-nize and balance its systems and strengthens the body’s innate knowledge of self-repair. BodyTalk is used to address a range of health challenges, including fibromyalgia, infections, parasites, chronic fatigue, allergies, addictions and cellular damage. Practitioners are usually licensed massage thera-ists (LMT) or bodyworkers. Bodywork: Massage and the physical practices of yoga are perhaps the best-known types of body-work; both have proven successful in relieving tension and stress, promoting blood flow, loosening stiff muscles and stimulating the organs. Massage therapies encompass countless techniques, including Swedish massage, shiatsu and Rolfing. The same is true for yoga. Other types of bodywork include martial arts practices like aikido, ki aikido and Tai chi chuan. Some others are the Alexander technique, Aston pattern-ing, Bowen, Breema bodywork, Feldenkrais method, Hellerwork, polarity therapy, Rosen method, Rubenfeld synergy and Trager. Finding bodywork that improves mental and physical health is a highly individual process. Several types may be combined for the greatest benefit. Chelation therapy: A safe, painless, nonsurgical medical procedure that improves metabolic and circulatory function by removing undesirable heavy metals such as lead, mercury, cadmium and copper from the body. A series of intravenous injections of the synthetic amino acid EDTA are administered, usually in an osteopathic or medical doctor’s office.

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The EDTA blocks excess free radical production, protecting tissues and organs from further damage. Over time, injections may halt the progress of the underlying condition that triggers the development of various degenerative conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases, and cancer. More recently, chelation therapy also has been used to reverse symptoms of atherosclerosis or arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) by removing obstructive plaque built up in the circulatory system. Chinese Medicine: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is one of the world’s oldest and most complete systems of holistic health care. It combines the use of medicinal herbs, acupuncture, food therapy, massage and therapeutic exercise, along with the recognition that wellness in mind, body and emotions depends on the harmonious flow of life-force energy (qi or chi, pronounced “chee”). Chiropractic: Based on the premise that proper structural alignment permits free flow of nerve activity in the body. When spinal vertebrae are out of alignment, they put pressure on the spinal cord and the nerves radiating from it, potentially leading to diminished function and illness. Misalignment can be caused by physical trauma, poor posture and stress. The chiropractor seeks to analyze and correct these misalignments through spinal manipulation or adjustment. (Also see Network Chiroprac-tic.) Colon therapy: An internal bath that washes away old toxic waste accumulated along the walls of the colon. It is administered with pressurized water by a professional therapist using special equipment. One colonic irrigation is the equivalent of approximately four to six enemas and cleans out matter that collects in the pockets

and kinks of the colon. The treatment is used as both a corrective process and for prevention of disease. Colonics are used for ailments such as constipation, psoriasis, acne, allergies, headaches and the common cold. Counseling/Psychotherapy: These terms encompass a broad range of practitioners, from career counselors, who offer advice and information, to psychotherapists, who treat depression, stress, ad-diction and emotional issues. Formats can vary from individual counseling to group therapy. In addition to verbal counseling techniques, some holistic therapists may use bodywork, ritual, energy healing and other alternative modalities as part of their practice. Craniosacral therapy (CST): A manual therapeutic procedure to remedy distortions in the structure and function of the craniosacral mechanism—the brain and spinal cord, the bones of the skull, the sacrum and interconnected membranes. Craniosacral work is based upon two major premises: that the bones of the skull can be manipulated, because they never completely fuse; and that the pulse of the cerebrospinal fluid can be balanced by a practitioner trained to detect variations in that pulse. CST is used to treat chronic pain, migraine headaches, temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ), ear and eye problems, balance problems, learning difficulties, dyslexia and hyperactivity. Crystal and gem therapy: Practitioners use quartz crystals and gemstones for therapeutic and healing purposes, asserting that the substances have recognizable energy frequencies and the capacity to amplify other frequencies in the body. They also absorb and store frequencies and can essentially be programmed to help effect healing. In the ancient art of ‘layingon of stones,’ practitioners place crystals and gemstones on

various parts of the body, corresponding to its chakra points (energy centers), in order to balance energy flow. Dance/movement therapy: A method of expressing thoughts and feelings through movement, developed during the 1940s. Participants, guided by trained therapists, are encouraged to move freely, sometimes to music. Dance/movement therapy can be practiced by people of all ages to promote self-esteem and gain insight into their own emotional problems, but is also used to help those with serious mental and physical disabilities. In wide use in the United States, this modality is becoming established around the world.

Dentistry (Holistic): Regards the mouth as a microcosm of the entire body. The oral structures and the whole body are seen as a unit. Holistic dentistry often incorporates such methods as homeopathy, biocompatibility testing and nutritional counseling. Most holistic dentists emphasize wellness and preventive care, while avoiding (and often recommending the removal of) silver-mercury fillings. Detoxification: The practice of resting, cleansing and nourishing the body from the inside out. According to some holistic practitioners, accumulated toxins can drain the body of energy and make it more susceptible to disease. Detoxification techniques may include fasts, special diets, sauna sweats and colon cleansing. Doula: A woman who supports an expectant mother through pregnancy, labor, birth and the postpar-tum period. Studies indicate that support in labor has profound benefits, including shorter labor, less desire for pain medication, lower rate of Caesarian delivery and more ease in initiation of breast feeding.

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Susan Clark, PTA, BFA

Certified Pilates, Gyrotonic, Gyrokinesis Instructor

usan Clark opened Pure Pilates, in Gulf Breeze, to fulfill her dream of a studio that offers a sanctuary for people to work out, meditate, balance their mind and reach their personal and physical goals. Clark grew up in Pensacola and danced for Kaleidoscope, now Ballet Pensacola, for nine years. She suffered injuries that required many hours of physical therapy-oriented Pilates classes that led her to further her education and open her own studio. Pure Pilates offers classes in Pilates mat, Pilates equipment, yoga, Gyrokinesis, and Kangoo Jumps, as well as private and duet sessions in Pilates and Gyrotonic. Starting in May, she will also offer Barre and TRX classes. The staff at Pure Pilates are qualified in many fields of movement, bringing an intelligent and thoughtful approach to clients’ experience. Audrey McCarthy offers Audrey’s Skin Care products and services, including medical-grade facials and other treatments, three days a week. McCarthy also uses products by Environ that are vitamin C- and vitamin A-based and can only be sold by a professional aesthetician. Pure Pilates is the only studio along the Gulf Coast that sells Lucy Activewear and Splits 59, both made in the USA, in their fitness boutique. After all of Clark’s traveling, training and performing, she has come full circle to Gulf Breeze. Pure Pilates is the largest Pilates and Gyrotonic studio on the Gulf Coast and the only studio in the Panhandle with a Gyrotonic Jumping-Stretching Board.

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Spirit Gate Medicine Bonnie McLean

Oriental Medical Doctor, Acupuncture Physician

octor of Oriental Medicine Bonnie McLean practices acupuncture, Chinese herbs, hypnosis and imagery and lifestyle counseling. She uses an integrative approach to health, specializing in acute and chronic pain conditions, stress-related disorders, habit control, women’s health and allergies. McLean holds a BSN from Duke University, a Master of Arts degree in Counseling from Pepperdine University, a Doctor of Oriental Medicine degree from the California Acupuncture College, in Westwood, California, and certification in hypnosis from the state of Florida. She states, “I believe that each person is their own healer, and that all natural healing approaches simply help catalyze an individual’s ability to heal themselves. I enjoy helping stimulate my patients’ innate ability to self-heal and educating them in reaching and maintaining their optimal level of health. McLean is most passionate about the transformations we all experience as we go through life, saying, “To me, one of the most courageous things we can do is to face ourselves, confront our shadow parts and walk through them to the light that is always there on the other side. My goal is, once my patients have succeeded getting through the crisis that usually motivates them to seek help, they recognize if and when they need to return for an occasional ‘tune-up.’”

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Enlightened Family Institute, Inc. Terri Amos-Britt

Spiritual and Life Coach

erri Amos-Britt has been a spiritual coach, intuitive and energetic healer for more than a decade. She graduated from the Clearsight School For Energetic Healing And Intuitive Development, in Santa Monica, California, and the Clearsight Ministerial Program. She states, “I am passionate about spiritual transformation and healing, especially in the family. As the founder of The Enlightened Mom global community (TheEnlightenedMom.com) and its parent company, Enlightened Family Institute, I’m driven to help individuals heal so that they stop the cycle of pain that gets handed down from generation to generation.” She performs private coaching over the phone, as well as in person, at Skindeep Wellness Centre, in Destin. Her gift is to see energetic blocks that sabotage inner peace and happiness, and then guide individuals into deep meditation to uncover the subconscious beliefs that cause them. Amos-Britt notes, “These are the beliefs that create anger, judgment, blame, worry, stress, anxiety, depression and feelings of lack and aloneness, as well as those knee-jerk reactions we all hate. Everything I teach and do is experiential. I am a coach because I teach you the tools to help yourself.” A former Miss USA, Amos-Britt is on a mission, uniting moms to heal their lives and setting examples for their families to thrive. She is the award-winning author of The Enlightened Mom: A Mother’s Guide For Bringing Peace, Love & Light To Your Family’s Life, Message Sent: Retrieving the Gift of Love, and co-author of A Juicy, Joyful Life and Wake Up Women.

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Fathers have reported that they were more relaxed with a doula present because they felt reassured, and therefore freer to support their mates. Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT): A self-help procedure founded by Gary Craig that com-bines fingertip tapping of key acupuncture meridian points while focusing on an emotional issue or health challenge. Unresolved, or ‘stuck,’ negative emotions, caused by a disruption in the body’s energy system, are seen as major contributors to most physical pains and diseases. These can remain stagnant and trapped until released by the tapping. EFT is easy to memorize and portable, so it can be done anywhere. Energy field work: The art and practice of realigning and retuning the body between the physical and the etheric and auric fields to assist in natural healing processes. Working directly with the energy field in and around the body, the practitioner channels and directs energy into the cells, tissues and organs of the patient’s body to effect healing on physical and nonphysical levels simultaneously. Sessions may or may not involve the physical laying on of hands. Enzyme therapy: Can be an important first step in restoring health and well-being by helping to remedy digestive problems. Plant and pancreatic enzymes are used in complementary ways to improve digestion and absorption of essential nutrients. Treatment includes enzyme supplements, coupled with a healthy diet that features whole foods. Feldenkrais® method: Helps students straighten out what founder Moshe Feldenkrais calls, “kinks

in the brain.” Kinks are learned movement patterns that no longer serve a constructive purpose. They may have been adopted to compensate for a physical injury or to accommodate individuality in the social world. Students unlearn unworkable movements and discover better, personalized ways to move, using mind-body principles of slowed action, breathing, awareness and thinking about their feelings. Feng shui: The ancient Chinese system of arranging manmade spaces and elements to create or facilitate harmonious qi or chi (pronounced “chee”), or energy flow, by tempering or enhancing the energy where necessary. Feng shui consultants can be an asset to both personal and business spaces, either before or after the spaces are created. Flower remedies: Flower essences are recognized for their ability to improve well-being by eliminating negative emotions. In the 1930s, English physician Edward Bach concluded that negative emotions could lead to physical illness. His research also convinced him that flowers possessed healing properties that could be used to treat emotional problems. In the 1970s, Richard Katz completed Bach’s work and established the Flower Essence Society, which has registered some 100 essences from flowers in more than 50 countries. Functional medicine: A personalized medicine that focuses on primary prevention and deals with underlying causes, instead of symptoms, for serious chronic diseases. Treatments are grounded in nutrition and improved lifestyle habits and may make use of medications. The discipline uses a holistic approach to analyze and treat interdependent sys-

tems of the body and to create the dynamic balance integral to good health. Guided imagery and creative visualization: Uses positive thoughts, images and symbols to focus the mind on the workings of the body to accomplish a particular goal, desired outcome or physiological change, such as pain relief or healing of disease. This flow of thought can take many forms and involve, through the imagination, all the physical senses. Imagination is an important element of the visualization process; it helps create a mental picture of what is desired in order to transform life circumstances. Healing touch: A non-invasive, relaxing and nurturing energy therapy that helps to restore physical, emotional, mental and spiritual balance and support self-healing. A gentle touch is used on or near the fully-clothed client to influence the body’s inner energy centers and exterior energy fields. Healing touch is used to ease acute and chronic conditions, assist with pain management, encourage deep re-laxation and accelerate wound healing. Herbal medicine: This oldest form of medicine uses natural plants in a wide variety of forms for their therapeutic value. Herbs produce and contain various chemical substances that act upon the body to strengthen its natural functions without the negative side effects of synthetic drugs. They may be taken internally or applied externally via teas, tinctures, extracts, oils, ointments, compresses and poultices. Homeopathy: A therapy that uses small doses of specially prepared plants and minerals to stimulate the body’s defense mechanisms and healing processes

Skindeep Clinic, Centre for Wellness Cindy Butler

Colon Therapy, Massage Therapy & Esthetician

indy Butler is a licensed colon therapist, massage therapist, esthetician and nationally certified instructor for colon hydrotherapy. She says, “I am passionate about helping people physically and mentally, as my practice involves a lot of counseling during their therapies.” Skindeep Clinic is a center for mind/body wellness, specializing in detoxification of the body through cleansing of the large intestine with colon hydrotherapy. This is a gentle procedure that hydrates the bowel with pure water, softens impacted fecal matter and increases the peristaltic action of the bowel causing elimination through a grade 3 gravitybased medical device. Additionally, clients can experience detoxification via the energetic footbath and the infrared sauna. Clinical skin rejuvenation treatments that promote younger looking healthy skin are also available, including chemical peels, light therapy, microcurrent and acne treatments. Treatments are one hour in length and include deep cleansing, steaming, extractions and the specific treatment recommended for each clients skin. Home care is encouraged with pharmaceutical grade products to complement and further stimulate the skin toward a renewed, fresh appearance. Cosmetic teeth whitening is also available. Retail products include Jane Iredale mineral makeup, Advanced Naturals digestive care products and professionalgrade skincare products.

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in order to cure illness. Homeopathy, taken from the Greek words homeos, meaning “similar,” and pathos, meaning “suffering,” employs the con-ept that “like cures like.” A remedy is individually chosen for a person based on its capacity to cause, if given in an overdose, physical and psychological symptoms similar to those the patient is experiencing. Hydrotherapy: The use of water, ice, steam and hot and cold temperatures to maintain and restore health. Treatments include full-body immersion, steam baths, saunas, sitz baths, colonic irrigation and the application of hot and/or cold compresses. Hydrotherapy is effective for treating a wide range of conditions and can easily be used at home as part of a self-care program. Hypnotherapy: A range of hypnosis techniques that allow practitioners to bypass the conscious mind and access the subconscious. The altered state that occurs under hypnosis has been com-pared to a state of deep meditation or transcendence, in which the innate recuperative abilities of the psyche are allowed to flow more freely. The subject can achieve greater clarity regarding his or her own wants and needs, explore other events or periods of life that require resolution, or generally develop a more positive attitude. Often used to help people lose weight or stop smoking, it is also used in the treatment of phobias, stress and as an adjunct to the treatment of illnesses. Integrative medicine: This holistic approach combines conventional Western medicine with complementary alternative treatments, in order to simultaneously treat mind, body and spirit. Geared to the promotion of health and the prevention of illness, it neither rejects conventional medicine nor accepts alternative therapies, without serious evaluation.

Iridology: Analysis of the delicate structure of the iris, the colored portion of the eye, to reveal information about conditions within the body. More than 90 specific zones on each iris, for a combined total of 180-plus zones, correspond to specific areas of the body. Because body weaknesses are often noticeable in the iris long before they are discernible through blood work or other laboratory analysis, iridology can be a useful tool for preventive self-care. Jin Shin (or Jin Shin Jyutsu): A gentle, non- invasive energy-balancing art and philosophy that embodies a life of simplicity, calmness, patience and self-containment. Practitioners employ simple acupressure techniques, using their fingers and hands on a fully-clothed client to help eliminate stress, create emotional equilibrium, relieve pain and alleviate acute or chronic conditions. Kinesiology/applied kinesiology: The study of muscles and their movement. Applied kinesiology tests the relative strength and weakness of selected muscles to identify decreased function in body organs and systems, as well as imbalances and restrictions in the body’s energy flow. Some tests use acupuncture meridians and others analyze interrelationships among muscles, organs, the brain and the body’s energy field. Applied kinesiology is also used to check the body’s response to treatments that are being considered. Macrobiotics: An Eastern philosophy best known in the West for its dietary principles. Macrobiotic theory posits that there is a natural order to all things. By synchronizing our eating habits with the cycles of nature, we can achieve a fuller sense of balance within ourselves and with the world around us. Although not a specific diet, it emphasizes low- fat and high-fiber foods, whole grains, vegetables, sea vegetables and seeds, all cooked in accordance with macrobiotic principles.

Magnetic field therapy: Electromagnetic energy and the human body have a vital and valid inter-relationship, making it possible to use magnetic field therapy as an aid in diagnosing and treating physical and emotional disorders. This process is reported to relieve symptoms and may, in some cases, retard the cycle of new diseases. Magnets and electromagnetic therapy devices are now being used to eliminate pain, facilitate the healing of bro-ken bones and counter the effects of stress. Massage therapy: A general term for the manipulation of soft tissue for therapeutic purposes. Massage therapy incorporates various disciplines and involves kneading, rubbing, brushing and tap-ping the muscles and connective tissues by hand or using mechanical devices. Its goal is to increase circulation and detoxification, in order to reduce physical and emotional stress and increase overall wellness. Meditation: The intentional directing of attention to one’s inner self. Methods and practices to achieve a meditative state are based upon various principles using the body or mind and may employ control or letting-go mechanisms. Techniques in-clude the use of imagery, mantras and observation, and the control of breathing. Research has shown that regular meditation can contribute to psycho-logical and physiological well-being. As a spiritual practice, meditation is used to facilitate a mystical sense of oneness with a higher power or the Universe. It can also help reduce stress and alleviate stress-related ailments, such as anxiety and high blood pressure. Midwife: A birth attendant who assists a woman through the prenatal, labor, birth and postpartum stages of pregnancy. The mother is encouraged to be involved and to feel in control of her birthing expe-

The Wellness Center in Pace Thomas Easley Clinical Herbalist

homas Easley began his clinical practice in Andalusia, Alabama, in 2001, and began seeing people at The Wellness Center in Pace in 2008. Easley is a registered clinical herbalist with the American Herbalist Guild, and specializes in the holistic treatment of chronic disease with botanicals and nutrients. He utilizes traditional assessment techniques, including tongue and pulse analysis, in addition to modern techniques like saliva testing and functional blood chemistry assessment. Easley’s primary healing philosophy combines good nutrition, exercise, sunlight, fresh air and stress-reduction techniques. “Sometimes though, you need to correct specific imbalances to allow healing to take place,” he states. “Unfortunately, most people are not good at identifying the cause of these imbalances and spend money and time using herbs and supplements that don’t work. I work to identify the root cause of the problem and bring it into balance in the most speedy and cost-effective way.” Easley is also the founder and director of the Eclectic School of Herbal Medicine, which offers a combination online/in-person series of classes to train people to become herbalists.

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Back to Basic Wellness Susan Giangiulio

Lifetime Technique, Emotion Code

usan Giangiulio, MS Ed, is a certified LifeLine Technique practitioner, Emotion Code practitioner and Reiki II practitioner, Young Living Essential Oils consultant and Nikken consultant. Her specialty is Emotional Release healing, using kinesiology to connect to the client’s subconscious mind to assist in the releasing of suppressed emotions and subconscious reactionary patterns. She is able to do remote sessions, using herself as a surrogate for the client. She also works with pets. Some clients arrive with a heaviness in demeanor, feeling alone in their problems, but Giangiulio explains that we all are connected as spiritual beings experiencing this human experience, and as such, she lets them know that they are not alone. By the time their session is completed, there is a lightness of being, and a smile on their face.“With the modalities I use, we can go as deep as the client’s subconscious mind is ready to release. The client is awake, fully present and actively participating.” Giangiulio adds, “Healing and health start in the mind. What we think and what we say, as well as what we eat and drink, all play a part in our health. Keep thoughts positive and words positive. Whether positive or negative, one’s thoughts and words eventually become one’s reality. It is necessary to live in the moment, be present and be mindful at all times. In doing so, one is better able to consciously handle a situation as it occurs, rather than with subconscious reactionary patterns that may not give us the results hoped for or expected. Take time to connect to your Source/God/Universe. Listen, allow, trust and have faith.”

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ZIA Wellness, Inc. Nancy E. Gross

Maharishi Ayurveda Wellness Consultant

ancy D. Gross holds an MS in food and nutrition from Boston University and a BS in food and nutrition from University of Maine. She is a registered dietitian (1972), a RYT-200 registered yoga instructor, certified water instructor, certified worksite wellness specialist and certified Maharishi Ayurveda Wellness consultant. Her diverse career in food and nutrition spans more than 30 years. Her purpose is to empower individuals to take responsibility for achieving optimal health using individual consultations or by attending educational and action-oriented workshops. By incorporating the principles of Ayurveda—the traditional healing system of ancient India, one can become conscious and awaken the body’s inner intelligence to heal. The workshop hands-on experience includes pulse diagnosis; determining one’s personal dosha; diet according to dosha, age, time of day and season to achieve balance; exercise recommendations related to dosha and health goals; meditation; specific foods and preparation of ayurvedic meals; daily oil massage; aromatherapy and herbs. Clients receive a daily diary workbook to engage in the steps to daily selfmanagement of their health to facilitate adoption of the lifestyle steps to balance their physiology. Additional workshop topics include A Taste of Ayurveda—a cooking class that delves into the importance of digestion and the use of spices and herbs to optimize health and a unique yogic personal at-home cleansing and detoxing protocol..

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2013 Women’s’ Wellness Glossary rience. Midwives are knowledgeable about normal pregnancy, labor, birth and pain relief options. They respect the process of birth as an innate and familiar process. Certified nurse-midwives are registered nurses who have received advanced training and passed a national certification exam. Nurse-midwives collaborate with physicians as needed, especially when problems arise during pregnancy. (Also see Doula.) Nambudripad’s Allergy Elimination Techniques (NAET): A non-invasive, drug free, natural modality that tests for and eliminate allergies. NAET uses a blend of selective energy balancing, testing and treatment procedures from acupuncture, acu-pressure, allopathy, chiropractic, kinesiology and nutritional medicine. One allergen is treated at a time. Naturopathy: A comprehensive and eclectic system whose philosophy is based upon working in harmony with the body’s natural healing abilities. Naturopathy incorporates a broad range of natural methods and substances aimed to promote health. Training may include the study of specific approaches, including massage, manipulation, acupuncture, acupressure, counseling, applied nutrition, herbal medicine, homeopathy and minor surgery plus basic obstetrics for assistance with natural childbirth. Network chiropractic: Uses Network Spinal Analysis (NSA), a system of assessing and contributing to spinal and neural integrity, as well as health and wellness. Founded and developed by Donald Epstein. Practitioners employ gentle force to the spine to help the body eliminate mechanical tension in the neurological system. The body naturally develops strategies to dissipate stored tension/ energy, thus

enhancing self-regulation of tension and spinal interference. (Also see Chiropractic.)

and receive additional extensive training in the body’s structure and functions.

Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP): A systematic approach to changing the limiting patterns of thought, behavior and language. Through conversation, practitioners observe the client’s language, eye movements, posture, breathing and gestures, in order to detect and help change unconscious pat-terns linked to the client’s emotional state.

Oxygen therapies: Alters the body’s chemistry to help overcome disease, promote repair and improve overall function. Properly applied, oxygen may be used to treat a wide variety of conditions, including infections, circulatory problems, chronic fatigue syndrome, arthritis, allergies, cancer and multiple sclerosis. The major types of oxygen therapy used to treat illness are hyperbaric oxygen and ozone. Hydrogen peroxide therapy (oral or intravenous) can be dangerous and should be avoided.

Nutritional counseling: Embracing a wide range of approaches, nutrition-based, complementary therapies and counseling seek to alleviate physical and psychological disorders through special diets and food supplements. These will be either macro-nutrients (carbohydrates, fats, proteins and fiber) or micronutrients (vitamins, minerals and trace el-ements that cannot be manufactured in the body). Nutritional therapy/counseling often uses dietary or food supplements, which can include tablets, capsules, powders or liquids. Orthomolecular medicine: Employs vitamins, minerals and amino acids to create nutritional content and balance in the body. Orthomolecular medicine targets a wide range of conditions, including depression, hypertension, cancer, schizophrenia and other mental and physiological disorders. Osteopathy/osteopathic physicians: Osteopathy uses generally accepted physical, pharmacological and surgical methods of diagnosis and therapy, with a strong emphasis on body mechanics and manipulative methods to detect and correct faulty structure and function, in order to restore the body’s natural healing capacities. Doctors of Osteopathy are fully trained and licensed according to the same standards as medical doctors

Personal fitness trainer: A certified fitness professional who designs fitness programs for individuals desiring one-on-one training. The goal is to provide optimal fitness results in the privacy of one’s home or at another location, such as a club or office. Pilates: A structured system of small isolated movements that demands powerful focus on feeling every nuance of muscle action while working out on floor mats or machines. Emphasizes development of the torso’s abdominal power center, or core. More gentle than conventional exercises, Pilates, like yoga, yields long, lean, flexible muscles whose gracefully balanced movements readily translate into everyday activities like walking, sit-ting and bending. Can help in overcoming injuries. Prolotherapy: A rejuvenating therapy that uses injections of natural substances to stimulate collagen growth, in order to strengthen weak or damaged joints, tendons, ligaments or muscles. Often used as a natural alternative to drugs and/ or surgery to treat pain syndromes, including degenerative arthritis, lower back, neck and joint pain, carpal tunnel syn-

Dr. Dayton Hart, DMD Holistic Dentistry

Better General Health Through Better Dental Health

entist Dayton Hart comes from a long line of doctors and dentists. His grandfather and uncles were dentists, and he represents the fifth generation of healthcare practitioners. Hart holds a degree in psychology and a degree from University of South Alabama in biology. Hart was also certified by the International Academy of Medical Acupuncture in 1998 and has an understanding of how the body’s meridian system can affect health. Hart has an understanding of the biocompatibility of dental materials. “We offer testing to see if a patient may be allergic or otherwise incompatible to some of the choices for dental materials. I do not use fluoride, and I will often recommend gold for bridgework substructure. It is not as toxic. Each patient has specific needs: fillings are not one kind fits all.” He is concerned about dental toxicity from mercury in amalgam fillings and uses specialized equipment to minimize exposure to the patient and staff when removing old metal fillings. He explains, “I encourage everyone to view the video on my website on special procedures for mercury removal prior to going to their dentist.” Hart is committed to staying on the cutting edge of his field. Many of his patients complain about jaw pain or headaches, so in February, he trained with TrueDenta System to use a tracking system for jaw movement and unstable biting to minimize migraine headaches.

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and Practitioner Profiles drome, migraine headaches, and torn ligaments and cartilage. Qigong and Tai chi: Qigong and Tai chi combine movement, meditation and breath regulation to enhance the flow of vital energy (qi or chi, pro-nounced “chee”) in the body , improve circulation and enhance immune function. Qigong traces its roots to traditional Chinese medicine. Tai chi was originally a self-defense martial art descended from qigong and employed to promote inner peace and calm. Real Time EEG Neurofeedback: Involves direct training of brain function. Using computer processing to capture electrical activity in the brain, an individual can reward the brain with positive feedback, changing its activity to desired, more appropriate patterns. Gradually, the brain learns and remembers how to exhibit only the good patterns. Regression therapies: Operate on the assumption that many physical, mental and emotional problems are extensions of unresolved problems from the past, such as childhood traumas. The practitioner uses hypnosis, or other altered states of consciousness, and relaxation techniques to access the source of “unfinished business,” and helps clients to analyze, integrate and release past traumas that are interfering with their current lives. Reflexology: A natural healing art based upon the principle that there are reflexes in the feet and hands that correspond to every part of the body. Correctly stimulating and applying pressure to the feet or hands increases circulation and promotes specifically designated bodily and muscular functions. Reiki: Means “universal life-force energy.” A method of activating and balancing the life-force (qi or chi, pronounced “chee”). Practitioners use light hand placements

to channel healing energies to organs and glands or to align the body’s chakras (energy centers). Various techniques can ease emotional and mental distress, heal chronic and acute physical problems and achieve spiritual focus and clarity. Reiki can be a valuable addition to the work of chiropractors, massage therapists, nurses and others for whom the use of touch is essential and appropriate. Rolfing structural integration (Rolfing): A hands-on technique for deep tissue manipulation of the myofascial system, which is composed of the muscles and the connective tissue, or fascia, in order to restore the body’s natural alignment and sense of integration. As the body is released from old patterns and postures, the range and freedom of physical and emotional expression increases. Rolfing can help ease pain and chronic stress, enhance neurological functioning, improve posture and re-store flexibility. Shiatsu: The most widely known form of acupressure, Shiatsu is a Japanese word meaning finger pressure. The technique applies varying degrees of pressure to balance the life energy that flows through specific pathways, or meridians, in the body. Used to release tension and strengthen weak areas in order to facilitate even circulation, cleanse cells and improve the function of vital organs. Sound healing: Employs vocal and instrumental tones, generated internally or externally. When sounds are produced with healing intent, they can create sympathetic resonance in the physical and energy bodies. Sound healing also is used to bring discordant energy into balance and harmony. Thermography (thermal imaging): A diagnostic technique that uses an infrared camera to measure temperature variations on the surface of the body,

producing images that reveal sites of inflammation and abnormal tissue growth. Inflammation is recognized as the earliest stage of nearly all major health challenges.

Vegetarianism: The voluntary abstinence from eating meat and/or other animal products for religious, health and/or ethical reasons. Lacto-ovo vegetarians supplement their plant-based diet with dairy (lactose) products and eggs (ovo). Lacto vegetarians eat dairy products, but not eggs; ovo vegetarians include eggs, but no dairy; and vegans do not eat any animal-derived products. Yoga: Practical application of the ancient Indian Vedic teachings. The word yoga is derived from the Sanskrit root yuj which means “union” or “to join,” and refers to the joining of man’s physical, mental and spiritual elements. The goal of good techniques, including physical exercises called asanas (or postures), controlled breathing, relaxation, meditation and diet and nutrition. Yoga therapy: The application of yoga principles, methods and techniques to empower individuals to progress towards greater health and freedom from disease. Yoga therapy aims at the holistic treatment of various kinds of psychological or somatic dysfunctions, ranging from emotional distress to back problems. Please note: The contents of this Health & Wellness Glossary are for informational purposes only. The information is not intended to be used in place of a visit or consultation with a healthcare professional. Always seek out a practitioner who is licensed, certified or otherwise professionally qualified to con-duct a selected treatment, as appropriate.

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r. Roe holds a master’s degree in Chinese medicine and is nationally certified in acupuncture and herbal medicine. She is a licensed herbalist and has been a registered nurse for 25 years, treating people successfully with acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine for more than 12 years. Her experience and background in Western medicine provide a unique ability to relate and work side-by-side with Western medical physicians in providing treatment for patients with a broad range of illnesses. Roe provides treatment for all types of pain, sleep, eating and smoking disorders, as well as anxiety, depression, hypertension, and autoimmune disorders such as lupus and fibromyalgia. Roe has been a member of American Academy of Pain Management for many years, and spent several years providing care to both AIDS and cancer patients before she began treating patients with severe and chronic pain at a hospital pain clinic. Here, she worked closely with Western medicine physicians providing care for those suffering from back pain, joint and muscle pain, headaches and migraines. She is a member of National Certification Council of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, the American Academy of Pain Management and the Florida State Oriental Medicine Association.

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Aging Gracefully It’s No Mystery: We Now Know How by Kathleen Barnes

ost of us like to think that we’ll be vibrant, energetic, smart and yes, gorgeous, until the end of our lives. This isn’t an unattainable fantasy—even if past poor lifestyle choices may have tarnished some much-anticipated Golden Years. Fortunately, it’s never too late (or too early) to make key small changes that will immediately and profoundly influence our ability to live long and healthy lives. Experts recommend that a handful of simple, scientifically validated health strategies will help us age gracefully and beautifully.

“Most of us are living longer, but not necessarily better,” advises Dr. Arlene Noodleman, medical co-director of Age Defy Dermatology and Wellness, in Campbell, California. “Many people face decades of chronic debilitating disease, but you can minimize or even eliminate that period of life and maximize health. It’s all about your lifestyle.”

Rules to Live By

Whether the goal is disease prevention, retaining a sharp mind, weight control, balancing hormones, maintaining good posture or supporting glowing skin, all the experts Natural Awakenings asked agree on a core strategy that can extend life and improve its quality in later years: Take a walk. Or, undertake another enjoyable form of outdoor exercise for about 30 minutes a day. Greet the sun. Exposing bare skin to sunlight for 15 minutes three times a week allows natural production of vitamin D. Researchers at Boston University, Harvard University and others attest that sufficient doses of the vitamin help prevent cancer, heart disease, diabetes, depression, obesity, osteoporosis and osteoarthritis, relieve menopausal symptoms and support longevity. Drink plenty of water. Hydration is key to cell health and overall proper body functions. Aim for consuming one ounce of water every day for every two pounds of body weight. Eat a healthy diet. This means lots of vegetables and fish, some lean meats and poultry and moderate amounts of fruits and grains for weight control; abundant antioxidants to prevent deterioration that leads to chronic disease; and vital nutrients to support and extend life. Avoid sugars in all forms, simple carbohydrates,

processed foods and for many, wheat and wheat gluten, especially for those with excess abdominal fat. Get a good night’s sleep. Eight hours is more than beauty sleep. Studies consistently report that it’s essential for energy and the prevention of a host of diseases, including obesity, diabetes, heart disease and cancer (Nurses’ Health Study; plus UK research in Diabetes Care, the European Heart Journal and British Journal of Cancer). Regular turning in and waking times, plus sleeping in a dark room, are important to optimize melatonin production; it is not true that we need less sleep as we age. Use the right supplements. Take a high-quality multivitamin every day, preferably an organic product based on whole foods for optimum nutrition. Fish oil is also essential for nearly everyone for heart, brain and joint health. Vitamin D is critical, especially in the winter months and for darker-skinned people that need greater sun exposure to manufacture it. Also add curcumin; according to numerous clinical studies, including those from Baylor University and the University of California-Los Angeles, it can help prevent and even reverse cancer, Alzheimer’s, osteoarthritis, skin diseases and digestive disorders.

Prevent Dementia

Caregivers for parents or other relatives with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia are often concerned about experiencing such regression themselves. “There is some evidence that a tendency to memory loss can be inherited, but in any case, there are things you can do to prevent and even possibly reverse memory loss,” counsels Noodleman. Reducing stress is the best way to keep a sharp mind, she says. “Chronic stress inhibits the cerebral cortex (the brain’s gray matter, responsible for higher mind function, including memory), resulting in a lack of judgment and other impaired brain function. So, manage stress and memory function will improve.” Deep breathing and increased oxygenation of the blood helps relieve stress and deliver nutrients to brain cells. Practicing yoga postures like the shoulder stand and headstand, or exercises using an inversion table, for just a few minutes a day can improve circulation to the brain and may help

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are things you can do to prevent and even possibly reverse memory loss,” counsels Noodleman. Reducing stress is the best way to keep a sharp mind, she says. “Chronic stress inhibits the cerebral cortex (the brain’s gray matter, responsible for higher mind function, including memory), resulting in a lack of judgment and other impaired brain function. So, manage stress and memory function will improve.” Deep breathing and increased oxygenation of the blood helps relieve stress and deliver nutrients to brain cells. Practicing yoga postures like the shoulder stand and headstand, or exercises using an inversion table, for just a few minutes a day can improve circulation to the brain and may help keep brain cells intact. “It’s important to keep brain cells healthy and alive by keeping blood sugars and blood pressure under control,” urges Doctor of Osteopathy Lisa Ganghu, an internal medicine specialist and clinical assistant professor at New York University’s Langone Medical Center, in New York City. High blood pressure and diabetes are risk factors for strokes and mini-strokes that result in brain cell impairment, she says, adding, “Some research even suggests that caffeine may improve memory and focus.” “Use it or lose it,” concludes Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum, an integrative medical authority from Kona, Hawaii, and author of Real Cause, Real Cure. Extensive research shows that challenging the brain with puzzles and language courses, having an active social life and getting regular exercise are all related to maintaining optimum brain health. “People who age gracefully are physically and mentally active,” adds Noodleman.

Prevent Disease

A proper diet is a good place to start to take control. Ganghu recommends largely plant-based diets, like the Mediterranean, to keep common repercussions of aging at bay. Teitelbaum contravenes traditional medicine’s stance and says that most people don’t need to worry about salt intake, even if they suffer from high blood pressure, noting, “Research shows that people that follow the national guidelines for salt intake tend to die younger. Instead, it’s important to 24

keep magnesium and potassium levels up by adding 200 milligrams of magnesium and 500 milligrams of potassium to your supplement regimen every day.” To prevent and control diabetes, Teitelbaum emphasizes, “Avoid sugar; it causes premature cell aging that affects all body systems.” He explains that excess sugar and its byproducts age and stiffen cells. Dozens of studies directly link sugar and aging, including a PLoS Genetics study from the University of Montreal. (Also see Tinyurl.com/GlycationExplained.) Reproducing cancer cells typically don’t die as other cells in the human body are programmed to. Recent research by Baylor University and others based on the Human Genome Project strongly suggests that curcumin taken as a dietary supplement (400 mg a day or more) can persuade cancer cells to commit suicide and stop their wild and potentially fatal reproduction. Ganghu further recommends limiting exposure to environmental toxins from sources such as common garden and household chemicals and agricultural spraying (choose organic for safety).

Weight Control

A large body of research from institutions such as the National Institute on Aging and the International Longevity Center shows that avoiding obesity and managing weight is paramount for longevity, as well as for preventing many of the diseases associated with aging. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that people with a body mass index (BMI) over 35 are at an 18 percent higher risk of earlier death from all causes than those that maintain a normal body weight (BMI of 25 or under). Hormones can be a factor in weight gain for perimenopausal and menopausal women, says Ganghu, so it is important to be tested. She also notes, “A loss of muscle mass due to aging can affect weight because muscle tissue is metabolically more active than fat tissue, creating a vicious circle.” She recommends

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strength training to improve muscle strength and mass. Typically, two 20-minute sessions a week with moderate weights are enough to create “Michelle Obama arms,” says Kathy Smith of Park City, Utah, a DVD fitness entrepreneur and a spokesperson for the International Council on Active Aging.

Good Posture

“We spend a lot of time driving, working on computers and other activities with our arms in front of us. This causes chest muscles to contract and become tight as we age, drawing the head forward and rounding the spine, which produces a pronounced slouch,” says Smith, author of Feed Muscle, Shrink Fat Diet. Bending, stretching and strength training strengthens the shoulder and back muscles that help us stay upright. Smith recommends a “walking desk”, essentially a treadmill with a board across the arms where a laptop can rest, and the user walks at only one to two miles per hour. “You’re moving, not sitting, and that is really important,” says Smith. Yoga postures like the cobra and the bow are also helpful, as are visits to a chiropractor or other structural therapist.

Healthy Skin

“Your skin is a roadmap of your overall health,” says Dr. Rick Noodleman, a dermatologist who practices anti-aging medicine in California’s Silicon Valley with his wife. He explains that skin aging is caused by the three D’s: deflation, descent and deterioration. All of them can be reversed. Deflation is the loss of volume and moisture, which can be offset by proper internal hydration, healthy nu-

trition and good moisturizers. “People can make new collagen well into their 80s and even 90s,” he says. Deterioration is the loss of skin tone and elasticity that can accompany stress, poor diet and lack of exercise. Noodleman recommends regular exfoliation of skin on the face (an economical home facial with baking soda and water or eggs is high on his list) and dry brushing the whole body. He also notes that new laser treatments, acupressure facelifts and other spa treatments can help temporarily minimize wrinkles and bring back a youthful glow. It’s not hard to be vibrant, healthy and energetic at any age if one is living a healthy lifestyle. “I feel like I am 30. I expect to feel that way for the rest of my life,” says the 60-something Teitelbaum. “Of course, I’m not at the beach in a Speedo,” he quips. “Who wants to look 20? There is also a certain beauty in age.” Kathleen Barnes is a freelance writer, book author and blogger. Her most recent title is 10 Best Ways to Manage Stress. Learn more at KathleenBarnes.com.

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o secure optimum performance, maximize lifespan and maintain the warranty of vehicles, knowledgeable drivers follow the regular maintenance needs recommended in the owner’s manual. Similarly, many health practitioners, integrative physicians and chiropractors suggest that periodically cleansing the body’s inside works—flushing toxins and enabling the digestive process and organs like the liver and kidney to rest and reset—aids in maintaining, restoring and optimizing health. Whether seeking a dramatic cleanup and clearing out or a simple tune-up, a natural, detoxifying cleanse eliminates accumulations of unwanted substances. Doctor of Chiropractic and Nutritionist Linda Berry, of Albany, California, and Brenda Watson, ReNew Life founder and a certified nutritional consultant from Clearwater, Florida, are recognized authorities on the subject. Berry’s Internal Cleansing and Watson’s series of six books on digestive health that began with Renew

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Your Life stress that the process may be both a missing link in Western nutrition and a key to returning Americans to health. They both believe that specific medical concerns—including allergies, arthritis, elevated cholesterol, high blood pressure, fatigue, gastrointestinal disorders and body pains—are directly related to toxicity, which responds well to gentle detoxification. Their suggestions for reducing the overload based on 60 years of combined experience include eliminating pro-inflammatory processed foods, alcohol, coffee, refined sugars and bad fats; increasing daily intake of healthy, organic, fiber-rich foods; and gently cleansing at least twice a year, using a natural approach.

How to Begin According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, the onset of spring and fall suggest appropriate times for internal cleansing. Although strictly protein drink fasts are not encour-

aged, a minimum of 20 grams of high-quality protein should be consumed daily. Read labels and pick a sugarless protein powder. A simple one-day, weekend or seven-day cleanse for experienced or inexperienced individuals begins every morning with a total body dry skin brushing prior to showering, and then drinking a minimum of 10, eight-ounce glasses of water throughout the day. This includes a tasty green juice drink, followed by an eight-ounce glass of water for breakfast, lunch and a healthy afternoon snack. Watson’s favorite green cleansing recipe consists of liquefying one-and-a-half cucumbers, two stalks of celery, half a Granny Smith apple, a handful of spinach or any other type of green vegetable, a few sprigs of parsley and a tiny piece of lemon. Then, an hour after breakfast and lunch, sip a cup of herbal tea, take two or three capsules of spirulina and two capsules of omega-3. For dinner, liquefy one teaspoon of red miso paste in eight ounces of hot water and add five sprigs of wakame seaweed. “To fight hunger during the day, drink more water with lemon or ginger, warm herbal tea or green juices,” advises Watson. To increase fiber intake, Berry suggests placing ingredients in a VitaMix or the more affordable NutriBullet, which pulverizes everything added, even whole flax seeds. Juicers, which are harder to clean after using, separate the liquid from the fibrous pulp, which human intestines need to create at least two daily bowel movements. Add oat or rice bran, citrus pectin or other natural fibers as a bulk agent. A natural, non-chlorinated water enema using simple home apparatus available at local stores can also be incorporated into the regimen, as necessary, “An enema [initially] affects only the intestine’s lower third, so hold in the room-temperature water for five to 15 minutes, if possible,” suggests Berry.

What to Avoid

Safe, over-the-counter solutions for colon cleansing generally promote colon

health and can nicely supplement a fast. Avoid products that contain senna leaf and cascara sagrada, which are potent laxatives. Watson and Berry don’t recommend rigid “crash and burn” cleanses, such as those consisting solely of protein drinks or raw juices or lemon juice and water with maple syrup and cayenne pepper. “It’s better to cleanse gently with fresh green juices with meals consisting of brown rice and either raw, lightly steamed or roasted vegetables,” counsels Watson.

“Any detox program, if followed by eating whatever you want, not only doesn’t work, it has consequences,” adds Berry, who strongly advises easing back into a sensible diet after a cleanse. She notes that one client became ill from breaking her detox with a meal of barbeque ribs and beer. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. She writes on why we are better together at ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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ur daily activities play a major role in keeping the body functioning as we age. Pilates is a mind and body activity that gives us the ability and core strength to cope with the stresses we place on our system. Whether lifting a box, sitting behind a computer or working in any position, Pilates trains us to keep our spine aligned properly and in correct posture. Pilates and posture go hand-in-hand because the focus is on strengthening the core muscles in the abdomen, as well as how the muscles are contracted, which directly

affects the posture of the individual. Different postural types affects the spine differently in terms of increased pain and decreased energy levels, due to the overworking of the body’s muscles. Incorrect posture can also cause digestive issues, chronic headaches, shortness of breath and poor circulation. Poor posture develops due to misalignment of the spine in everyday activities. Three types of incorrect posture depend on how often spinal alignment is compromised. Forward head posture pertains to those that consistently are required to look down. Students, computer desk jobs and those that work with their hands experience symptoms of neck pain, spasms and the increase of muscle tension. Rounded (kyphotic) shoulders weaken the back muscles and close off the chest. This can be a genetic problem, but also a more pronounced forward head posture. Sway (lordotic) back is an increased curvature of the lower back that creates low back disc problems and hip

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It begins with changes or many, the “Actively engaging in the brain caused strong motherwith my mom has by an increase in the daughter bond seems to suddenly enabled me to balance hormones that stimulate girls’ ovaries, and unravel when adolesmy independence with by age 10 or 11, the cence appears. “Parenting is exasperating hormones become a dependable bond, and wears you out,” elevated to levels which helps me grow comparable to those sighs Heather Thomas, of Houston, Texas, into my true self. Plus, of postmenopausal women. a mother of three, it allows my mom to Dr. Christiane including 16-year-old Northrup, author of Mary Meghan. know the real me.” Mother-Daughter Wis Mothers can gain dom, points out that some comfort in the ~ Eliza Reynolds in addition to experibiological reasons for the onset of emotionally charged argu- encing mood swings and temperature ments and repeated curfew violations. changes similar to those of menopausal women, girls’ rising estrogen, unbalanced by progesterone, may likewise produce brain irritability. “It’s no wonder girls are both cuddling with and screaming at you in the same day,” she points out. Nurse Practitioner Sil Reynolds, who co-authored Mothering & Daughtering with her daughter Eliza, gently reminds mothers, “The mother-adolescent daughter relationship is asymmetrical. Mothers are responsible for being the adult in the relationship as their daughters grow up. Understanding this can be a relief to both of you.”

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Northrup believes that a daughter’s peers play a large role in her successfully navigating the teen years, but emphasizes that, “A mother’s influence wins. Be consistent in your loving and clear about rules and boundaries, while encouraging a sense of their own worth and autonomy.” Teenagers are anxious to grow up and do their own thing, but until they have internalized safe and reasonable boundaries, they need someone else to establish them. Northrup reports how teen clients that were given too much freedom… “come in aching for boundaries and feel that their parents don’t care about them. It is the parents’ job to create healthy, though not rigid, boundaries.” What has worked for Heather is to casually join Mary Meghan in her room with an intention to be present and actively listen to her. “I say something simple like, ‘I have missed you,’ and then allow her to open up to me without being critical or judgmental,” she explains. “Sometimes we listen to music or look at outfits in magazines together.” “Girls know when you’re paying attention, and your tone and body language speak louder than words,” confirms Eliza. She also notes that, “How was your day?” doesn’t work as well as the more specific, “How did your test go?” As with any relationship, there are occasional conflicts and misunderstandings, but there’s always potential for repair. Eliza and Sil encourage mothers and daughters to reconnect through the repair process; with heartfelt restoration, the bond grows stronger.

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Everyone benefits from regularly scheduled quality time together. Sil advises, “For households with siblings, this can mean 10 one-on-one minutes a day for each kid. When both parents aren’t under the same roof, technology can help—face time is better than texting, whether it’s through a screen or not.” Some mother-daughter teams enjoy taking dance classes together, having movie dates or pairing up as volunteers. At their weekend workshops, the Reynolds engage in projects and conversations about what it means to invite spirituality and a sense of sacredness into one’s life. Sil sees firsthand how many mothers and daughters are “hungry for spiritual depth.” Heather’s family makes dinners, school vacations and church activities a priority, including a youth program. She says, “Through our church, we are blessed to have caring, Christian adults we trust to help guide and raise our

kids and help formulate their morals. It’s a place where it’s okay to question beliefs and share differing viewpoints.” Many moms seek better bonds with their daughters than what they experienced as teens. Heather notes, “I only see my mother a couple times a year, and when I do, I give her an extra hug and apologize [both jokingly and seriously] for my own teen

years. Now, having teen girls of my own, I get how hard it is, and I tell her that every time I see her.” For more information and tools, visit MotheringAndDaughtering.com. Meredith Montgomery publishes Natural Awakenings of Mobile/Baldwin, AL (HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com).

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ometimes it’s hard to be the calm in the storm. Instead of being a loving, responsible adult, we feel as if we’re being attacked, and that’s when we react. There’s a reason for this knee-jerk response. We have hidden subconscious charges in the brain that are being triggered. Our subconscious charges are due to false beliefs that tell us how we “should” behave. These rules leave no room for compassion and acceptance of the self. And if we don’t accept ourself, we won’t accept others, especially when they are lashing out at us. Difficult situations are opportunities to discover these false beliefs and get out of the chaos of our head and connect to our heart. That’s how God created us. It’s where peace, joy, compassion and calm reside. Here are five simple steps to discover the gift in daily difficult situations—the Retrieving the Gift of Love Process.

Give thanks. This situation is a mirror to something painful in the past. Let feelings purge. Allow them to be a guide to that original memory. Imagine the little kid inside of you and ask, “What is the false belief you took on back then? Imagine sending that belief and all negative feelings into a beautiful white light. Ask the child, “What is your truth?” See the answer as a light coming down from God, flooding into your body. Feel it, and say, “Yes! I give myself permission to be me!” By retrieving the gift, we will see the other person as a messenger of God to find our truth. As we connect to our heart, we’ll be the calm in the storm and have acceptance for this person, too. Terri Amos-Britt is a spiritual coach and the author of The Enlightened Mom. For more information, visit TheEnlightenedMom.com/makeadifference.

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Edible Hormones Health Support for Women by Sayer Ji and Tania Melkonian

n addition to relieving symptoms of menopause and andropause and helping maintain a normal, balanced hormone system, healthy eating can yield many other benefits. According to U.S. National Library of Medicine research reports, these include weight management, bone health and fertility and natural defenses against breast and prostate cancers and osteoarthritis symptoms. Despite drug-free approaches to hormone health that predate synthesized 20th-century hormone replacement therapy, the pharmaceutical industry has all but vanquished eating appropriately nutritious foods as a means to balancing hormones. Why do people embrace external sourcing when natural internal functioning is the better, less costly and more permanent solution? Even the current bio-identical upgrade of hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) may lead to some biological dependency on these substances. Appropriate BHRT should

include an analysis of how the individual uniquely metabolizes hormones and functional foods that can help. An edible approach to hormone health provides deep nourishment for glands, enabling increased production of what they lack due to changes associated with age or illness. Healthy eating likewise reduces the activity of excess hormones already in the body, beneficially mimicking their previous function without the unwanted side effects. Here are some leading food aids to get us there.

Pomegranate The resemblance of the inner topography of a pomegranate to an ovary is more than poetic homage. Pre-Renaissance Western herbalists commonly held that a plant food’s visual similarity to a human organ indicated a positive health correlation. Research published in the Journal of Ethnopharma-

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Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli and Brussels sprouts, collard and mustard greens and the root vegetables kohlrabi and rutabaga contain glucosinolates, which help protect DNA from damage, according to a study published in Current Science. Also, ever-increasing preclinical and clinical evidence shows that consuming cruciferous vegetables reduces the risk of more than 100 health problems, including a wide range of cancers, like those affecting the bladder and breasts.

Flax

Unwelcome symptoms of perimenopause (which can last years before the completion of menopause) can be offset through daily ingestion of ground flax, which can be added to cereals, salads and other foods. Ground flaxseed mixed with dried berries is particularly palatable. As the ovarian reserve of naturally manufactured hormones exhausts itself and prompts an imbalance, flaxseed is particularly effective in rebalancing levels of desirable estrogen metabolites, such as breast-friendly 2-hydroxyestrone. It contains a fiber, lignan, that upon digestion produces two important phytoestrogens capable of stimulating the body’s natural estrogen receptors in cases of estrogen deficiency and blocking both synthetic and natural estrogen when there is excess (as with estrogen-

dominant conditions from puberty to menopause). These properties have been confirmed in human clinical studies performed at the University of Toronto’s Department of Nutritional Sciences and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Thus, flaxseed may be considered a source of plant “estrogen” capable of prompting regression of estrogen-sensitive cancers, including those of the breast and prostate. Extremely versatile in culinary applications, combining flaxseed with ground cumin provides a medicinally potent homemade seasoning supporting women’s hormonal health.

Cumin

Cumin—actually a fruit disguised as a spice—has tremendous hormone-modulating properties recently confirmed by findings in Experimental Biology and Medicine.

Japanese scientists demonstrated that cumin seeds can inhibit loss of bone density and strength as effectively as estrogen in a female rat model of age-associated osteoporosis. They further found that the cumin seeds did not have estrogen’s weight-promoting and possible carcinogenic effects on the uterus. Imagine the potent hormonebalancing properties of a dinner of steamed rutabaga dressed with ground flaxseeds and cumin with a side of mustard greens with olive oil and pomegranate dressing. It beats a serving of Premarin with a serving of unwanted side effects any day. Sayer Ji is the founder of GreenMed Info.com and advisory board member of the National Health Federation. Tania Melkonian is a certified nutritionist and healthy culinary arts educator. Learn more at GreenMedInfo.com.

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for someone like that to meet men. Online dating allows her to essentially create a love life from scratch. The problem is that most people think they can just go online and succeed, without realizing that there’s an actual skill to it. You can’t just shop for a partner the way you can order up other things on the Internet.

Don’t write an online profile that’s full of adjectives, activities and clichés. Telling a story that illustrates who you are is much more enticing. Post a picture taken within the past year, have a clever user name and write initial emails that are funny and confident. I like the idea of flirting with a potentially special someone online, moving from email to the phone and making plans for a real-life date over the course of about a week. That’s a good, organic process. My preference is to meet for drinks on a Saturday night, but it doesn’t have to be cocktails if that’s not your scene. I just like the romantic atmosphere of meeting for drinks because dinner dates tend to be too static and coffee dates are too casual. The goal is not to meet tons of people as quickly as possible. The goal is to build up trust and rapport via email and phone communications, so that when you do go on a first date, it’s comfortable and actually feels like a second date. I encourage my clients to go on real dates, not interviews.

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Seeking Soulmates Online Coach Evan Marc Katz’s Advice for Internet Dating by Kim Childs

atural Awakenings recently launched its own online dating site, which got us wondering… what does it take to find that ideal someone? We decided to call on dating coach Evan Marc Katz, author of I Can’t Believe I’m Buying This Book: A Commonsense Guide to Successful Internet Dating, for advice. Katz, who calls himself a personal trainer for love, coaches successful women in the art of successful dating. He says that while online dating simply makes sense in today’s world, it’s important to do it wisely.

Online dating is nearly the norm these days. What has changed? It’s a perfect marriage of technology and opportunity. There are about 100 million singles in the United States, and everyone has a personal computer and a phone, which allows us to connect immediately with people we’d never meet in the course of our day-to-day life. Think about a woman in her 40s that wants to date and lives in a suburb with kids, has a full-time job and whose friends are all married; it can be hard 34

I created an audio series called Finding the One Online, in which I share best practices and some key mistakes to avoid. For example, people sign up for online dating for a month and expect to fall in love in 30 days. That’s like being 50 pounds overweight, signing up for a one-month gym membership and quitting after only losing three pounds because you didn’t meet your goal. The process of finding a good match is more like training for a marathon—you can’t log on and manifest a partner right away by talking to everyone on the site in a month’s time. That’s completely unrealistic, and yet it’s the number one reason people fail, because they expect too much too soon and don’t stick around long enough to learn how to use the system.

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The things that sustain a marriage are kindness, consistency, compromise, laughter, shared values and trust. Those should be at the top of your list, instead of height, weight, age or income. The problem is that such qualities may not appear in someone’s online profile or even on the first date. Too many couples make decisions based on chemistry, and that can be a terrible predictor of success for a lasting romantic relationship. Connect with a health conscious, environmentally aware, spiritually evolved friend and mate at NaturalAwakenings Singles.com. Reach Evan Marc Katz at EvanMarcKatz.com. Kim Childs is a writer and creativity coach in Boston. Visit KimChilds.com.

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hile some cats are content to stay indoors, others want to go outside. Even if they remain in the yard, letting them out without a plan can put them in danger. Gently managing a cat’s outdoor experience can instead ensure a consistently safe, enjoyable time without worry or compromising its freedom. A few guidelines will help.

lily species, since they’re poisonous to cats.” Find an extensive list of both safe and problem plants at Tinyurl.com/ASPCToxicPlantGuide. Note that aloe vera, asparagus fern, philodendron, dieffenbachia, tomatoes and many varieties of ivy are also among species that can cause conse-

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Cats love to chew on greenery, so set up a small pot or two or a small flat of grasses. Most cats enjoy munching on oat or wheat grasses and relish treats of fresh catnip and catmint. Marigolds can repel fleas and basil will both ward off mosquitoes and complement family meals. Many plants can be toxic. Veterinarian Jane Brunt, executive director of the nonprofit CATalyst Council, in Annapolis, Maryland, advises: “Make sure the plants in your garden are safe, in case your cat is tempted to taste anything. Say no to foxglove and 36

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“Never leave a cat outdoors unattended,” says Dr. Cindy Houlihan, owner of The Cat Practice, in Birmingham, Michigan. “During the day, problems can include stray cats, hawks or loose dogs. Another danger is the movement of foxes, raccoons, coyotes and owls close to urban areas where the food supply is more plentiful. Elderly cats are particularly prone to harm. An enclosure is the best way to keep a cat safe outdoors.” Paris Permenter and John Bigley, bloggers at CatTipper.com, an online magazine for cat lovers, built a “catio” for daytime use by their felines. Located in Cedar Park, Texas, their four rescue cats need protection from coyotes. “It’s attached to our house, like a small screened porch,” explains Permenter. “The cats use an open window that’s fitted with a cat flap for access; we also have a human-sized screened door, so that we can go in to clean the room. It’s enriched their lives and given a former community cat a better home, as well.” In Wheat Ridge, Colorado, Jane Dorsey, volunteer coordinator for the Cat Care Society, utilizes “habicats” both at the shelter and at home. Because her first cat, Chessie, was an escape artist, Dorsey decided to use a large dog pen (12 feet long by six feet tall) as an enclosure. Stood on end, it attaches to the house and has a weatherproof panel roof. A cat door leads to the kitchen. “Chessie’s personality improved because she was able to decide when to go in and out. For easy cleanup, we used pavers for flooring.”

In lieu of safe garden access, experts suggest likewise setting aside a small area inside any enclosure for a pot of plants. Also, pet tents made by Sturdi Products and Kritter Kommunity facilitate more portable enclosures. Houlihan finds that, “In case of a sudden change in weather, the cat can avoid heat stroke or a scary storm.” Then there’s the live entertainment factor: “Cats love vertical space, so a cat tree or actual tree limb, properly anchored, can let him have a better view of birds, lizards, toads, chipmunks and squirrels without harming them,” she says. “It’s like kitty television.”

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much they can accomplish in a short time,” she comments. Morgenstern recommends making a checklist, starting with the areas with the most obsolete stuff and the least sentimental attachments. “The first one is the hardest, but you’ll probably find a lot of opened space if you can get through a few areas; then there is a cascading effect as you move forward.”

I know I have too much stuff, but it all has sentimental value.

Morgenstern recommends using tools to manage memories, such as photographing an object that represents a person, and then using that photo as a contact icon on your phone. She suggests considering, “Is this the best representation of that person or time of my life, or just another example?”

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Tako encourages people to enlist a clutter buddy, “an objective set of eyes who will set you straight when you hold up a skirt that’s out of style.” Morgenstern suggests asking, “What is more important to me… this object I don’t have any immediate need for or the space I’ll have by getting rid of it?”

Labels abound: pack rat, clutter bug and hoarder. Just the thought of confessing that our clutter needs conquering can inspire shame, anxiety and dread. It helps to remember that it’s human to accumulate, divine I don’t have time to declutto purge. ter now.

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e’re hardwired to be hunters and gatherers and feather our nests, but you have to consider the life energy you spend maintaining all those things. The trade-off is often huge,” says home organizing expert Barbara Tako, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, author of Clutter Clearing Choices. Seventy percent of Americans feel buried under their clutter and can’t decide what to give up, according to an online poll by award-winning organizer Julie Morgenstern, of New York City. She has found that while the clutter may be physical, the process of shedding it is 80 percent mental. “Decluttering is identifying what is obsolete in your life and releasing it to make room

to move forward,” advises the author of Shed your Stuff, Change your Life. “Ask yourself, what am I clearing space for—more family time, a social life or inner peace?” That higher goal is a touchstone for what to keep and what to pitch. Following are common clutterbased roadblocks and tips from professional organizers on how to get around them.

I’m so overwhelmed I don’t know where to start.

Tako encourages clients to start with the visible clutter, such as junk accumulated in an entryway, and take 10 to 15 minutes to tackle the area. “People are always surprised by how

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Morgenstern acknowledges most people are “time-starved”, and cleaning out their closets is the last thing they want to do with precious free time. Yet clutter costs us time and money because, “You end up losing things, wasting valuable real estate and replacing things you forgot you had,” she notes. It also hinders our ability to focus and process information, because visual clutter divides and competes for a person’s limited attention span, according to a recent study by the Princeton University Neuroscience Institute. For more motivation, imagine the joy of finding buried treasure. Morgenstern reports that nearly all of her clients find some form of funds, whether uncashed checks, objects with resale value or cash.

I sorted piles a few months ago and now they’re back.

Los Angeles organizer and blogger John Trosko encourages people to be upfront with loved ones about holidays and special occasions, asking that they curtail gifts and instead give non-tangible forget-me-nots like gift certificates or favorite services. Trosko also suggests making a list before shopping and steering clear of megastores to keep impulse spending in check. Tako and Trosko both discourage purchasing “unitaskers” such as a salad spinner that takes up significant space but rarely get used. Another good rule of thumb is, “one in, one out,” discarding something every time we purchase a new item. Even armed with the best decluttering tips, the process can seem daunting. Morgenstern encourages us to suspend self-judgment while weeding through possessions and keep remembering our higher goals. “Your stuff is a reflection of who you are and what you aspire to,” she notes. “It’s a challenge to get it all in alignment, but an incredible opportunity, too.”

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Fresh baked goods, local produce & honey, organically grown herbs & lettuces, farm fresh eggs. Art, jewelry, crafts & collectables. Wild and handcrafted jams, jellies, soaps, scrubs and body care. Vendor space available. Contact Managers – Tom & Amy Holt. 850-855-6384.

RealFood Panama City promotes the development of an informed community through open and inclusive food awareness opportunities focused on health and wellness through locally grown, nutrient dense, sustainably produced, whole foods.

Local Pesticide Free Produce Saturdays at SeaSide Farmers Mkt 850-218-6998

Meets Every 3rd Saturday 850-747-7055 Unity, 1764 Lisenby Ave, Panama City Meetup.com/RealFood-GroupPanama-City

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SATURDAY, MAY 4 Pilates Instructor Certification – 8am-5pm. Mat Instructor Training: 100 hour program the weekend of May 4-5. 350 Hour comprehensive training begins in June. Register online. Pilates Core Training, 2130 Summit Blvd, Pensacola. 850-2875836. BhBruni@aol.com. PilatesCoreTraining.com.

Basic Medicine Making Crash Course – 9am6pm. Tinctures, glycerites, teas, decoctions, hot/ cold infusions, poultices, fomentations, acetracts, simple syrups, oxymels, miels, oils and salves. $250; register 2 wks early $220. The Pace Wellness Center, 4958 Hwy 90, Pace. 334-804-6830. Tmeasley@hotmail.com. PaceWellnessCenter.com.

TUESDAY, MAY 7 Understanding Your Financial & Cash Flow Statements – 9am-12pm. 2-part workshop on May 7 & 9. Learn how to create and use profit & loss statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements. $45. SBDC at UWF, 401 E Chase St, Ste 100, Pensacola. 850-595-0063. sbdc@uwf.edu. sbdc.uwf.edu.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 8 What Women Want: Top Ten Tips To Stay Healthy – 12-1pm. Presented by Cheryl Jeffries, M.D., internal medicine, Baptist Medical Group. Free. Baptist Hospital, Medical Meeting Rooms, 1000 W Moreno St, Pensacola. 850-469-7897. Susan. Sheets@bhcpns.org. GetHealthyPensacola.com.

Starting a Business – 9am-12pm. Learn the essentials for getting started: idea evaluation, legal business structures, regulations and licensing, taxation, and finding capital. $35. SBDC at UWF, 401 E Chase St, Ste 100, Pensacola. 850-595-0063. sbdc@uwf.edu. sbdc.uwf.edu.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 15 Wisdom For Women: Living Healthy – 9:30-10:30am. Presented by Connie Killam, A.R.N.P., Baptist Medical Group, LadiesFirst Women’s Health. Free. Jay Community Center, 5259 Booker Lane, Jay. 850-469-7897. Susan.Sheets@bhcpns.org. GetHealthyPensacola.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 18 Moms, Money & Miracles! – 9am-5pm. Tools to end 4 massive mistakes moms make that create pain & struggle for their families. Terri Amos-Britt, spiritual coach, former Miss USA, and author of The Enlightened Mom, guides you in 1-day workshop. $75. Emerald Grande Hotel, 10 Harbor Blvd, Destin. 850-654-9946. Jen@TheEnlightenedMom. com. TheEnlightenedMom.com/makeadifference.

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THURSDAY, MAY 9 Community Healing Night – 6:30-8pm. An evening of healing with Margie Kalaluhi who offers Emotion Code and Dr. Bonnie McLean who is doing community acupuncture for stress relief. Foot de-tox and some other treats are also available. $20/ session. Call for location, Pensacola. 850-457-3354. Twyndragon@cox.net. SpiritGateMedicine.com.

Spiritual Journeying with Alice McCall – 3-4pm. A guided healing meditation where attendees experience a transformational spiritual journey utilizing shamanic traditions. Connect with your spiritual self and the foundational energies of Mother Earth. Reservations required. $15. Teleconference, 850-5855496. AliceMcCall@earthlink.net. HealingPath.info.

Wisdom For Women: Living Healthy – 9-10am. Presented by Karen Kennedy, M.D., gynecologist. Free. Baptist Medical Park Navarre, 2nd Floor Conf.

Wisdom For Women: Living Healthy – 121pm. Presented by Karen Kennedy, M.D., gynecologist. Free. Andrews Institute Athletic Performance & Research, 1040 Gulf Breeze

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Full Moon Meditation (World Invocation Day) – 6:15pm-7:30pm. A noble tool to expand consciousness/promote stress reduction. Healing clinic following. 2 blks N of Garden St., E. of Tarragona. Donation. Bodyworx Personal Training & Wellness Center, 115 Gregory Square, Pensacola. 850-433-2042. PranicHealingOasis@gmail.com. PranicHealingOasis.com.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 22 Body Cleansing Class – 6:30-8:30pm. Sleep better, have more energy, greater flexibility, improved skin and hair and freedom from allergies and addictions. $5 at the door. Unity of Pensacola Fellowship Hall, 716 North 9th Ave, Pensacola. 850-380-4943. LaurieAzzarella@ gmail.com. WellnessPurposeAbundance.com/yl/123.

THURSDAY, MAY 23 Wisdom For Women: Living Healthy – 12-1pm. Presented by Robert Andrews, M.D., OB/GYN, Advanced Women’s Care. Free. Baptist Medical Park, Azalea Room, 9400 University Pkwy, Pensacola. 850-469-7897. Susan.Sheets@bhcpns.org. GetHealthyPensacola.com.

TUESDAY, MAY 28 Authentic Self Expression with Alice McCall – 6-7:30pm. A workshop event to unlock your self expression, boosting your health and spiritual growth. Includes a throat and throat chakra clearing. Reservations required. $20. Teleconference, 850-585-5496. AliceMcCall@earthlink.net. HealingPath.info.

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LIKE MINDED LADY TO HELP WITH TRANSPORTATION AND PET – Needed for outings to inspirational and intuitive events and dog park trips. $8 hr + gas. 850-457-3713. DISTRIBUTION SERVICES – Escambia and Santa Rosa County. Now you will know how Santa feels when you greet our happy and excited Distribution Sites each month with their new supply of Natural Awakenings free magazine. Only 2-4 days per month. Call Scott Chase at 850-687-0825 to get started.

SERVICES BE MORE COMFORTABLE IN YOUR BODY! – Find relief from injuries, pain, movement restrictions and postural/structural imbalances with ROLFING. Sharalee Hoelscher, Certified Rolfer™, RCST®, (Lic. #MA34039). 850-450-8508. HealingWithBodywork.com.

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Lunchtime Pilates Class –12pm. Use of reformers, towers and chairs for intermediate levels. $28 or packages avail. 2130 Summit Blvd, Pens. 850-2875836. PilatesCoreTraining.com. In The Flow with Dr. Michael Brant DeMaria – 5:30pm. Yoga, Movement, Mediation and Relaxation accompanied by live music by DeMaria, 4-time Grammy nominee. Sanders Beach Community Center, 913 S I St., Pens. 850-436-5198. Multi-level Pilates Mat Class with props – 5:45pm. All levels. $12 or packages avail. 2130 Summit Blvd, Pens. 850-287-5836. PilatesCoreTraining.com. Tai Chi – 6pm. All levels. Free. Florida Blue, Located in Cordova Commons, 1680 Airport Blvd, Pens. 850-202-4188. Abhaya Open Yoga – 6:30-8pm. A vigorous Vinyasa flow class taught by Nancy LaNasa. Who doesn’t like yoga on Monday? $12. Abhaya Yoga Center, 415a N Tarragona St, Pens. 850-439-0350.

tuesday Meditation – 6am. 1st Tues. Guided meditation led by Reverend Jamie Sanders. Love offering. Unity of Pensacola, 716 North 9th Ave, Pensacola. 850-438-2277. Metaphysical Bible Study – 10am. Unity of Pensacola. 716 North 9th Ave. Pens. 850-438-2277. Abhaya Slow Flow Yoga – 5:30-7pm. A slower paced Vinyasa yoga class taught by Nancy LaNasa, certified Jivamukti instructor. $12. Abhaya Yoga Center, 415a N Tarragona St, Pens. 850-439-0350. Truth on Tap – 6pm. Last Tuesday of each month, spiritual discussion with Rev Jamie Sanders. Ozone Pizza Pub, 1010 North 12 Ave, Suite 111, Pens. 850-438-2277. Meditation/Pranic Healing Clinic – 6:15-7:30pm. “Twin Hearts” guided meditation promotes stress reduction. Donation. Bodyworx Personal Training & Wellness Center, 115 Gregory Square, Pensacola. 850-221-2381. PranicHealingOasis.com. Ascension Reiki – 6-9pm. Energy healer Cyndie Lepori teaches 13-week series. Seating is limited so reserve your space. $35. Soulstice Bodyworks, 12385 Sorrento Rd, Ste C-1, Pensacola. 850-449-6905. SoulsticeBodyworks.com. Guided Meditation – 7:30-8:30pm. Facilitated by Brenda Q. Bischoff, C.L.C., C.HT., C.I. $10. 7100 Plantation Rd., Ste. 11, Pens. Healing and Meditation Clinic. Physical/emotional protocols, energy based concept to wellness. Lorraine, 501 Adams St., Pns. 850-433-2042.

wednesday Yoga Class – 8:30am. Please bring own mat. Free. Florida Blue, Located in Cordova Commons, 1680 Airport Blvd, Pens. 850-202-4188. Consultations – 9:30am-6pm. One-on-one with Herbalist Thomas Easley RH. A variety of assessment techniques used to identify the root cause of health issues.

Appointment required. Pace Wellness Center, 4958 Hwy 90. 850-994-5656. PaceWellnessCenter.com. Off the Vine Produce Pick Up - Navarre – 1-4pm. Preorder online by Sunday. PU on Wed. Private Home, 850374-2181. Support@OffTheVine.org. OffTheVine.org. Off the Vine Organic Produce Pick Up - FWB – 1-7pm. Pre-order online by Sunday. PU on Wed. Off the Vine, 11 Eglin Pkwy NE, Fort Walton Beach. 850374-2181. Support@OffTheVine.org. OffTheVine.org. Off the Vine Produce Pick Up - Milton – 2-6pm. Preorder online by Sunday. PU on Wed. Alternative Health Food Store, 5533 Hwy 90, Milton. 850-374-2181. Support@OffTheVine.org. OffTheVine.org. Off the Vine Produce Pick Up - Pace – 2-6pm. Preorder online by Sunday. PU on Wed. The Wellness Center, 4958 US 90, Pace. 850-374-2181. Support@ OffTheVine.org. OffTheVine.org. Off the Vine Produce Pick Up - Pensacola – 2-6pm. Pre-order online by Sunday. PU on Wed. Aragon Wine Market, Pensacola. 850-374-2181. Support@ OffTheVine.org. OffTheVine.org. Peace Within with Dr. Michael Brant DeMaria – 5:30-6:30pm. Learn to calm you mind, open your heart and find your flow through a unique meditation practice presented by DeMaria, a Psychologist, Author, Speaker and 4x Grammy nominee. Sanders Beach Community Center, 913 S I St., Pens. 850-436-5198. Yoga with Sudevi Linda Kramer – 5:45-7:15pm. $12 drop in rate, pkgs avail. 2130 Summit Blvd, Pens. 850-287-5836. PilatesCoreTraining.com. Wellness Rocks – 6-8pm. 1st Wed. Join other health and wellness practitioners and educators to network and collaborate as we strengthen, educate and build our community. See website for monthly locations and host. 855-620-1927. Publisher@NWFNaturally.com. WellnessRocksNaturally.com. Abhaya Open Yoga – 6:30-8pm. A vigorous Vinyasa yoga class taught by Nancy LaNasa, certified Jivamukti teacher. $12. Abhaya Yoga Center, 415a N Tarragona St, Pens. 850-439-0350. Pilates Intermediate Reformer and Tower Class –7-8pm. 2130 Summit Blvd. Pens. 850-287-5836. PilatesCoreTraining.com. Unity of Pensacola Choir Practice – 6pm. Open to all who would like to perform upbeat, contemporary, positive music. 716 N. 9th Ave. Pens. 850-438-2277.

thursday Drumming Circle – 7am. Last Thurs. Drumming circle led by Michael Beck and Fred Domulot. Drums and percussion instruments provided. Love offering. Unity of Pensacola, 716 North 9th Ave, Pensacola. 850-4382277. Unitypns.org. Tai Chi and Qi Gong Exercises for Health – 9-10am. $5. Perdido Bay Community Center, 13660 Innerarity Point Rd. Cheryl 850-492-4451. Third Thursdays @Villagio – 4-7pm. Fun, food, wine at Shops of Villagio. Free. Shops at Villagio, 13700 Perdido Key Dr, Pensacola. 850-261-9617. talisjayme@ aol.com. ArtworksGalleryOnPerdidokey.blogspot.com/. Emerald Coast Tour’s Wine and Glide –5:30-7pm. Segway training, an hour Segway glide around downtown Pensacola with a stop at a local wine tasting. $45 per person. Space is limited and tours book up fast. 850-417-9292.

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Community Acupuncture and Emotion Code Clinic – 6:30-8:30pm. Dr. Bonnie McLean is providing her Community Acupuncture Clinic for stress reduction, combined with Margie Kalaluhi’s Emotion Code sessions. $20/acup, $10/ec. 5012 Muldoon Cir, Pens. RSVP 850-457-3354. SpiritGateMedicine.com. The Body, Mind, & Spirit Group of Florida – 6:308:30pm. 1st Thurs. Each meetup will have an array of activities, speakers, products, samples, demonstrations, practitioners, and networking opportunities. $5. Pensacola. 850-941-4321. Pensacolaevent@aol.com.bmsfl.com. Meditation – 7-9pm. Connect within and share support and ideas for the wholeness/wellness path. Love offerings welcome. Soulstice Bodyworks, 12385 Sorrento Rd (at Bauer Rd), Suite C-1, Pensacola. 850-449-6905. SoulsticeBodyworks.com. Free Educational Seminars – 7-9pm. last Thurs monthly. Alternative healthcare options and how they are implemented in a modern world. Refreshments. Soulstice Bodyworks, 12385 Sorrento Rd, Pens. 850-725-2330. Facebook.com/SoulsticeBodyworks.

friday Pensacola Little Theatre’s Studio 400 – Tickets $17 for Café seating; $10 for Gen. Admission. 850-434-2042. Pensacola LittleTheatre.com. Tai Chi – 8:30am. All levels. Free. Florida Blue, Located in Cordova Commons, 1680 Airport Blvd, Pens. 850-202-4188. The Northern Gulf Coast Chapter of USGBC –12-1pm. Meets on 2nd Friday of the month at the Bowden Building. usgbc-ngcc.com. Emerald Coast Tour’s Wine and Glide – 5:30-7pm. Segway training, an hour Segway glide around downtown Pensacola with a stop at a local wine tasting. $45 per person. Space is limited and tours book up fast. 850-417-9292.

saturday Organic Gardening Class – 8am-12pm. Learn organic gardening, simple affordable methods and ideas presented by Chris and his inspiring creation “The Side Yard Garden”. Group and private classes. RSVP. 850-516-1397. TheSideyardGarden.com. Abhaya Open Yoga – 9-10:30am. A vigorous and fun way to recover from Friday night. Rock out on Saturday morning at Abhaya. $12. Abhaya Yoga Center, 415a N Tarragona St, Pens. 850-439-0350. Spinning and Pilates – 9-10:15am. Special spin bikes that move followed by 1/2 hour mat class. $12. 2130 Summit Blvd, Pens. 850-287-5836. PilatesCoreTraining.com. Yoga for Life – 10am.Yoga for Life and Even Flow Yoga. Peace for the body, mind and soul. Seniors $5 discount. Perdido Bay Community Center, 13660 Innerarity Point Rd, Pens. 850-865-7144. Words of Peace TV – 2pm. Last Sat. Words of Peace “What we are looking for is inside, not outside.” Prem Rawat, also honorably known as Maharaji. Cox Cable Ch 4 and WUWF Public Access Channel, Pens. 850-341-9838. Intuitive Gallery Readings By Ericka Boussarhane – 6:30-8:30pm. International Intuitive Ericka Boussarhane uses her mediumship to help others find closure and insight. $10. Mystic Cottage, 4971 Mobile Hwy, Pensacola. 850-941-4321. PensacolaEvent@aol.com.

sunday Abhaya Open Flow Yoga – 4:30-6pm. A great way to wind down the weekend with a challenging vinyasa class taught by Jenifer Roberts. $12. Abhaya Yoga Center, 415a N Tarragona St, Pensacola. 850-439-0350.

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May 2013

Emerald Coast HEALTHWELLNESS HOME PATIO & FAMILY EXPO

Pensacola Interstate Fair Grounds 6655 Mobile Hwy, Pensacola

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Sat & Sun 10am-6pm

JuNE 29 & 30

www.EmeraldCoastHealthExpo.com

850•725•1912 What’s it all about:

A weekend event that showcases the most exciting and comprehensive range of health, wellness, home and patio products. 100 Vendors of products, services and activities for the whole family.

All Day Seminars:

Dozens of guest speakers presenting fascinating seminars, workshop and demonstrations.

HEALTH

Health Screenings•Weight Loss Blood Bank•Family Physicians Medical Insurance• Safety

WELLNESS

Health Foods•Nutrition•Vitamins Supplements•Massage•Chiropractic Acupuncture•Natural Beauty•Fitness Relaxation•Integrative Medicine

HOME

Home Building•Remodeling and Repair Sustainable and Renewal Energy Art & Decorative Accessories and Design Retirement Living•Children’s Programs

PATIO

Gardening•Sustainable Landscaping•Pets Sunrooms and Patio Additions• Nature Pools & Hot Tubs•Driveways and Fencing

IN THE COMMUNITY ROOM IN MAY Wednesday, May 1 Thursday, May 2 Friday, May 3 Saturday May 4 Saturday, May 4 Tuesday, May 7 Tuesday, May 7 Wednesday, May 8

FOUR REASONS TO VISIT OUR NEW EDUCATION CENTER

• Diverse schedule of classes and events • Meeting space- 1,200 square feet • Media streaming of chef’s activities to a large screen • New audiovisual equipment for conferences, workshops and other presenter needs

Holistic Mom’s with Erin Hinze, 6pm Cancer Study Support Group With Lois Stevens. 6pm Ever’movie “YERT: Your Environmental Road Trip.” 6:30pm Celiac Sprue Support Group. 10am Non-GMO Support Group with Amy Leikness. 1pm Story Sprouts. 10am Yoga. 6pm Cancer Video - Repeat Showing hosted by the Cancer Study Group. 10am Thursday, May 9 Herb Study with Arlene Lirette. 6pm Saturday, May 11 Introduction to beekeeping with Roy Smith. 10am Sunday, May 12 Reiki Healing with Reiki Master Susie Gerard. 3pm Tuesday, May 14 Story Sprouts. 10am Tuesday, May 14 Yoga. 6pm Wednesday, May 15 Movie: “The Queen of the Sun: What are the bees telling us?” 6:30pm Thursday, May 16 Cancer Study Support Group With Lois Stevens. 6pm Tuesday, May 21 Story Sprouts. 10am Tuesday, May 21 Yoga. 6pm Wednesday, May 22 Cancer Video - Repeat Showing hosted by the Cancer Study Group. 10am Thursday, May 23 Herb Study with Arlene Lirette. 6pm Friday, May 24 Doug Craft presents: “Peak Oil and the Future: How energy depletion will change our lives.” 7pm Tuesday, May 28 Story Sprouts. 10am Tuesday, May 28 Yoga. 6pm Thursday, May 30 Cancer Study Support Group with Lois Steven. 6pm Friday, May 31 Wine Tasting with Southern Wine Company. 5pm

Find out more about these classes and events at strongertogether.coop or call 850-435-0402.

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