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Few will have missed the press reports at the start of 2015 claiming that ‘bad luck’, rather than lifestyle or genetics, is to blame for most cases of cancer. Since cases of cancer are on the rise, can it be assumed that we are becoming more unlucky? Independent studies throw up potential connections between our adulterated food supply, ingredients in our personal care products, and the pollution of our environment, to disruption of our bodily systems, damage to our DNA, and cell mutations that can lead to cancer. Stressors on our system may include herbicides, pesticides, fungicides, additives, and the genetic modification of our food, and synthetic, petro-chemically derived, and hormone-disrupting ingredients in what we touch, breathe, or put on our skin. Some vaccines contain known carcinogens. There are widely used pharmaceutical drugs which cause tumors in animal tests. Being overweight (often through over-consuming a processed diet high in empty calories, and full of artificial ingredients), is a huge risk factor for diseases, including cancer. Given that we are also now exposed to high levels of ‘electro smog’ from electromagnetic radiation, a ‘possible’ carcinogen, and many other cancer causing pollutants, our 21st century lifestyle means that we are all at risk of poor health. It seems unlucky indeed, that we are now subjected to an untested combination of numerous unnatural stressors every day of our lives, wearing down our body’s ability to deal with its toxic payload. It is then that we can become sick, and since we are all individual, what will cause cancer in one person, can manifest 6 APRIL 2015 • Tampa Bay Wellness
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Some of the risk factors are now so pervasive in our environment that they are beyond our control, however, we do have choice over many others. It’s important not to give up and leave your fate entirely to ‘luck’ in the face of this seemingly overwhelming onslaught on our health. You can help yourself and your family enormously by knowing more about diet, lifestyle, and natural health.
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Good nutrition reduces the overall toxic burden on the body, giving it the ability to help deal with the stressors that we can’t change. It provides your body with the building blocks needed to improve your defenses, including by making your cell walls less susceptible to mutations that can lead to cancer, and by promoting a good supply of natural killer cells to help identify and destroy cells that do begin to mutate. Conversely, bad nutrition will leave your body in the worst possible position to do these things, making you more vulnerable to the overall toxic payload that we all now carry. In short, good nutrition and a healthy lifestyle will help you load the dice of ‘luck’ in your favor. Why not take a first step today by deciding to consume foods in as close to their natural state as you can? This means preferably organic, fresh, whole foods, and making simple meals from scratch. Ask questions about how your food is produced, and look up the potential hazards of ingredients before putting personal care products and toiletries on your skin. Our bodies constantly strive for health and we can help or hinder the process by what we eat, do, and use. By understanding the powerful impact of nutrition and lifestyle on health, you can provide your body with tools to help. Hermann Keppler has more than 30 years of experience in treating patients as a Naturopath. During his studies in Germany, Switzerland, Israel, Denmark and the USA, he gained specialist skills in Homeopathy, Nutrition, Herbal Medicine, Acupuncture and Clinic Management. He has written several books and has given many interviews on radio and TV. Hermann moved from Germany to England in 1997 to establish the first College (CNM, College of Naturopathic Medicine) in London. More colleges followed across England and Ireland. Today, CNM is with 10 colleges Europe’s largest training provider in natural therapies. In 2012 Hermann moved to Tampa, Florida to open his first school in the US, the American School of Natural Health (ASNH). ASNH offers unique, comprehensive and holistic programs in natural health which train competent, safe and passionate professionals.
Do you live with any or all of the following? • Back pain due to sciatica • Sleepless Nights • Back or neck injury because of an accident • Back or leg pain when seated. • Numbness in your hands or toes • Degenerative Disc Disease The good news is that if you suffer from any of the ailments above we can offer a new solution to your problems which you previously believed you either had to live with or go through painful surgeries to correct. Contact the location nearest you: Pinellas
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This and every April 22, many of us will wish each other a ‘Happy Earth Day’ without really understanding the reason. There are lots of wonderful things to cheer about the Earth: the fact that it gives life to we humans and is the home to every creature familiar to us, for starters. But why exactly celebrate Earth Day?
A Short History Why Celebrate Earth Day? In 1969, against a backdrop of the Santa Barbara oil spill and the flaming Cuyahoga River, Senator Gaylord (yes, really) Nelson was inspired by campus antiwar demonstrations to wonder why similar bursts of energy, passion and idealism couldn’t go toward environmental action. He proposed a day devoted to a national environmental “teachin” on campuses countrywide, an opportunity to celebrate “an environment of decency, quality and mutual respect for all” living things. Rather than relying on centralized coordination, Nelson shrewdly insisted on grassroots organization, with individual communities planning the events they wanted. Thus, in Nelson’s words, Earth Day “organized itself”—with some help from his non-profit outfit, Environmental Teach-In, to promote the day and catalogue its multitudes of events.
Why Celebrate Earth Day? Adapted from an article by Jody McCutcheon 8 APRIL 2015 • Tampa Bay Wellness
Senator Gaylord Nelson, the Father of Earth Day
Why April 22?
The date was simply chosen to fit campus schedules between spring
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break and final exams. Word spread through mainstream media about the impending “National Teach-In on the Crisis of the Environment,” and everything came together perfectly. Events included speeches, discussions, staged theatrics and coalition building, all homegrown. Attendance ranged from school assemblies to the 100,000-person “human jam” on Fifth Avenue in New York City. An estimated 20,000,000 Americans participated in Earth Day, but not just activists and students: housewives and scientists, farmers and labor unions, religious groups, civic clubs, business leaders. Approximately half of the 20,000,000 were schoolchildren. Many would later attend university, where they would have a hand in creating environmental programs of study.
Not Everyone’s A Fan Of course, Earth Day generated its critics. Industry leaders saw it as an attack on pollution-heavy corporatism, and wryly pointed out it was being celebrated on the 100th anniversary of Lenin’s birthday. To contrast, lefties believed the environmental movement was a smokescreen to distract from problems of racism, poverty and militarism.
linked to high-pollution industries lost in the 1970 midterms. The seventies in America became the “Environmental Decade,” birthing myriad eco-friendly legislations and amendments, such as the National Environmental Protection Act, the Endangered Species Act, the Clean Air and Clean Water Acts, and the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Other new laws protected natural resources and public lands. Every April 22 since, communities worldwide have celebrated Earth Day in their own ways. Significant events marked the twentieth and thirtieth anniversaries. In 1990, a resounding 200,000,000 citizens participated in 141 countries as Earth Day went global. In 2000, Earth Day went online, using the Internet to reach 183 countries. This year, over a billion people worldwide will participate in Earth Day: The Face of Climate Change. We’ll celebrate our planet’s generous, beautiful bounty and petition our leaders to act against the dangers of climate change and its effects on all living things. Thousands of events will share interactive digital displays of people, animals and places threatened by climate change, and also images of those who’ve made a difference in the ongoing battle. No doubt that what with more extreme weather year on year, a relentless population explosion pressing natural resources, and increasingly grim figures for endangered species, this Earth Year will be the most poignant one ever.
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How will you celebrate Earth Day? What does it mean to you? Oh, and by the way: Happy Earth Day!
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Laser Facial Rejuvenation: Very Natural Therapeutic Laser (or Cold Laser) is an effective therapy for stimulating collagen and elastin. When the laser is shine on the skin, it dilates capillaries in which allows fresh blood supply and nutrients to the area, accelerating repair and regeneration of tissue. Also, laser promotes the increase of oxygen for healthy cell metabo-
lism and speeds up the removal of cellular waste by-products to the lymphatic system. Unlike Cosmetic Lasers that burn and peal skin the Therapeutic Laser does NOT destroy tissue it does just the opposite. It is also very effective for the treatment of: burns, open wounds, severe back pain and many Inflammatory and painful conditions. “This type of Laser is not painful or toxic to the human body. At Lumina Healing Ctr we use several different Lasers depending on the condition being treated….some Lasers are more effective for the treatment of severe Chronic pain/inflammation (deep penetrating) and others for facial (shallow stimulation)” Explains, Oscar owner of Lumina Healing Ctr. “For those that are not afraid of needles, we take it one step further. We perform Laser on the face then followed by Acupuncture for $65. Lumina Healing Center, Inc (727)898-5900. GolLumina.com.
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LifeWorks Medical Director, Dr. David Minkoff says, “We are extremely impressed with the results we have seen with the Sunetics Clinical Hair Growth Laser and we are delighted to be able to offer this service at LifeWorks. Many of our patients, both male and female, experience hair loss. This may be due to stress, lack of absorption of certain nutrients, a side effect of chronic illness or an after-effect of chemotherapy. We are confident that the laser hair therapy will benefit most people with hair loss and we look forward to seeing the results.” For information about LifeWorks Wellness Center call 727 466 6789 or visit www.lifeworkswellnesscenter.com. LifeWorks is located at 301Turner Street, Clearwater, FL.
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Local Spotlight Using Art Therapy to Treat Individuals with Autism by Anna Sandoval, MAAT, ATR Art Therapist at Loving Life Therapy Art therapy uses the creative process and application of visual art to support, maintain, and improve psychosocial, physical, cognitive, and spiritual health.
In an art therapy session, participants free draw or create collages using soft cloth material, ribbons, decorative strings, cotton balls, and glue. This enhances the client’s needs for tactile stimulation and exposes them to pleasurable and non-threatening material.
skills leading to an improved cognitive experience and higher level of functioning. The energy level found in art therapy holds the potential to be redirected and generate improved behaviors and actions in other everyday situations.
It also introduces a higher perceptual level as they arrange shapes and create forms. This task as well as cutting, pasting, and organizing stimulates and enhances motor
Through art therapy, participants focus on the development and expression of images that come from the inside -- not from what is seen on the outside. This process makes art therapy a useful approach for treating autistic individuals and creating positive change such as: • An increase in the frequency and duration of reciprocal conversation
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Getting To Know Me
Medium & Clairvoyant By Karla M. Gutierrez
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y life as a medium started as a young child. I didn’t know this growing up, but as I got older I realized I was very different than most people and even different than others like me. I live my life with one foot in the physical world and one foot in the spiritual world, I always have and I don’t know any thing different. Spirit does not always communicate in the same way. I like to call myself a translator. It is the language of spirit and it’s my job to explain to you what I am seeing, hearing and feeling. It can be emotional and very healing. Know that when you lose someone they are still there, just in a different
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way. Everyone gets messages and signs from those in spirit but they don’t realize it. It can be very subtle. People often brush things off as coincidence. I’m here to tell you it’s not a coincidence. I often communicate with your spirit guides as well and can tell you about past lives during a reading. I communicate with the angelic realms and ascended masters. There is no limit really. I left the corporate world to dedicate my time and natural born gifts to working within the spiritual world. It was something I did on the side for many years and now it’s my fulltime gig. Not only am I a medium and psychic, I also am an energy worker combining Usui & Karuna Reiki, Crystals, Quantum Touch and other healing techniques including Atlantean Reiki (Master), that balance the chakras, clears the aura, and heals on body, mind and spirit levels. I am a certified Reiki Master/Teacher direct from the Usui line. I have been involved in all types of spiritual practices and classes since I was a child. I am a teacher, AND I am a student. I do private readings and group readings, both mediumship and psychic. I love communicating with those on the otherside. It really helps those who are still here in the physical world. When I do a reading, I ask for validation, I ask spirit to give me something specific that will make you know that I am communicating with your loved one. Often times a client will look surprised and say “how did you know that, there is no way you could know that” I say, well, I am communicating with them. It still shocks me at times and I don’t know why! Spirit usually comes through with their personality, that does not go away just because they are in spirit form. It can be very funny sometimes. I have had people crying and laughing at the same time because “Grandma” is showing me how she used to chase Grandpa and whack him with a wooden spoon or rolling pin because he couldn’t stay out of the kitchen while she was making his favorite meal. Contact me for a reading or energy work. Karla M. Gutierrez Medium & Clairvoyant www.karla-gutierrez.com kgutierr@ tampabay.rr.com 813-340-1874
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ost people don’t understand thermography, including the overwhelming majority of physicians. Thermography first came into vogue in the 1970s, making a brief splash but falling quickly out of favor. In retrospect, the technology wasn’t ready, but today’s digital world has changed all that. Thermography, also known as Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging (DITI), is a non-invasive clinical imaging procedure that demonstrates thermal patterns present on the skin that may be indicative of internal dysfunction. A thermal image records the temperature of the outer 5mm of the skin, nothing more. It is an indication of physiology, not anatomy. So how does a thermogram detect changes deep in the body if it only records skin temperature? Think of the skin as a screen upon which the internal structures of the body project. One of the skin’s
main functions is temperature regulation. It automatically keeps our core temperature constant by regulating the blood flow to the skin. The skin “knows” when we need cooling off and when we need warming up because of its extensive neural connections with the rest of the body. A thermogram detects physiologic change deep within the body through these same abundant neural pathways. Pathology deep within the body affects the surrounding sympathetic neural fibers which relay the message to the skin surface where the local temperature changes.
thermal pattern and/or changes over time is indication of a potential problem.
Every individual has a unique, predominantly symmetrical thermal pattern, known in thermography as a “thermal fingerprint.” This thermal “fingerprint” is remarkably stable, changing very little over a lifetime. This stability is the basis of a clinically useful image. Only when pathology develops (which changes your underlying physiology) does the pattern change. Asymmetry in the
Thermography has been FDA approved as an adjunct to mammography since 1982. There is no exposure to ionizing radiation, and there is no breast compression required to obtain the images. Thermography excels as a risk assessment tool. In fact, it is the highest risk indicator for future development of breast cancer, 3-10 times more significant than a first order family history (that is mother, sister, or daughter). Thermography has other unique abilities as well. It can indicate estrogen dominance, an imbalance in estrogen levels associated with higher breast cancer risk. In addition, it can detect lymphatic congestion, another precursor to disease.
Some uses of thermography include diagnosis of complex regional pain syndrome, sinus dysfunction, and the demonstration of indolent infections associated with root canals. Interesting work abroad explores the use of thermography in sports medicine, particularly as a pre-season screening tool to identify athletes at risk for knee injuries. However, by far the most prevalent use for thermography is in breast imaging.
Mammography can demonstrate whether you have a cancer, but other than that, it has little purpose. Thermography offers a woman the chance to become aware of worrisome physiological changes before there is a diagnosable cancer—which is when risk-reduction strategies such as diet, exercise, and stress reduction are most effective. Thermography offers women a pro-active approach to their breast health.
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y now, pretty much everyone knows of the word Autism or has personal experience with Autism touching their lives. Autism numbers continue to increase in our children and even adults are starting to be diagnosed with being on the Autism Spectrum Disorder or ASD. It is said that one in fifty children are now being diagnosed with ASD. ASD has a very wide range of symptoms from highfunctioning to low-functioning. Higher functioning individuals with ASD usually are able to overcome or learn how to change their social, communication symptoms and behaviors to adapt into normal society quite well. While on the other end of the spectrum is low-functioning individuals with ASD, which can be non-verbal, physically aggressive and repetitive behaviors resulting in a lack of assimilation with society. Within our communities and school systems, there seems to almost be a panic brewing about what can be done to help individuals with ASD and their families. As of now, the latest research, from many studies, points to a gut-brain connection for individuals with ASD. ASD is an inflammatory disorder in which symptoms can be greatly reduced with diet, supplements and therapies. ;Let me give you the quick break down of how the gut, or stomach and intestinal tract, can affect the brain and cause ASD symptoms. With our fast paced society and ever amplifying food profits, the food that we feed ourselves and our children has become incredibly deficient in vitamins, mineral, protein and really can be packed with numerous synthetics that our 16 APRIL 2015 • Tampa Bay Wellness
body is not supposed to digest. The “empty” foods do not provide the proper nutrition for the body and brain to function properly and the synthetics in the food can cause allergies, toxic build up in the gut, and slow digestion. These poor food side effects along with daily exposure to toxicities in the air, water, or other substances lead to a buildup of toxins in the gut and can spread throughout the body. Then the body tries to fight off or rid itself of these toxins, or foods that cause inflammation, such as gluten, dairy and sugar. The energy that should be directed to the brain for proper brain development, especially in the younger years is directed towards the stomach region and the brain develops gaps or obstacles within different regions that should have had the energy to develop the neurons correctly. As the above mentioned symptoms of ASD, these gaps or obstacles manifest themselves in many different ways depending on the damage within the body. The good new here is that there is a way to help repair the damage and lessen the symptoms of ASD. First off, the foods in the home must be addressed. Gluten plays a huge role in the lack of proper digestion in the gut and many people see huge improvements when getting rid of gluten altogether. Dairy and sugar are two other sources of yeast population in the gut which cause inflammation and hold parasites and viruses. Foods that are not organic or that have been GMO processed also present a problem with helping build toxins in the body. So what can you do to help with all of these different factors pertaining to food quality?
Foods that are processed and full of sugar should be removed, or at least from the diet of the person with ASD. Try a gluten free diet and watch the amazing changes, but beware you must look for gluten-free products that do not contain yeast in them. If you can eliminate gluten and sugar, use Stevia to sweeten foods or drinks, try to eliminate dairy and replace it with coconut milks, rice milks and almond milks, if there is no allergy. All of these foods and liquids are much easier to digest and the stomach will not be working so hard or “stuck” in the cycle of yeast and toxin build up. Now, about toxins, only eat organically grown foods that have not been genetically modified. I know I don’t want to eat a tomato that has been genetically modified to kill caterpillars if they eat it. What is that toxin going to do in my body? And the pesticides that are sprayed on plants that are not organic seep into the roots and into the plant. Again, why would you want to put those poisons into your or your child’s body? After altering the diet and seeing changes, you can then begin supplementing your child’s diet
with proven supplements to help with cognitive functioning and behavior. Supplements such as cod liver oil, D3, Methyl-B12 and trace minerals such as magnesium and potassium. I recommend you find a doctor who specializes in ASD and preferably a holistic one. Traditional doctors, nowadays, with the lack of solid answers, tend to prescribe pharmaceuticals that aren’t proven one way or the other to really help with ASD, and pharmaceuticals can add to the toxins in the gut and have side effects. Another scientifically proven method to help children with ASD, ADD, and ADHD is the use of essential oils. Terry Friedman, MD, conducted a study using the oils of Cedarwood, Lavendar and Vetiver, being inhaled or diffused twice a day. Within sixty days there were significantly clinical results that these oils helped to calm and focus the subjects. Many other oils also help with calming, focusing, grounding and dietary needs. Make sure the essential oils are pharmaceutical grade so they do not contain any synthetics. All in all, I have just touched the surface of a very multifaceted subject and have given a few starting points for you to begin researching for yourself and implementing the above mentioned strategies with your child or yourself who is on the Spectrum. So start today making these changes, be consistent and watch the change in your child and your families’ happiness.
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t’s that time of year again. Your student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP) needs updating. You ask yourself, “How am I supposed to help my student? What are my rights? Does my child have any rights?” The answer is yes! As a parent of a student with a disability you have been guaranteed under the Individual With Disabilities Education Act (2004) a list of procedural safeguards to ensure your rights as well as your student’s are protected throughout the IEP process. These safeguards must be provided to you annually as your student’s IEP is reviewed, at the time of an initial evaluation for a service or upon your request. As a parent you should receive written notification when a school chooses to initiate or modify your student’s identifications, evaluations and learning environment. Further, you are permitted to inspect your student’s records, ask questions about any documentation enclosed in the file, obtain copies of the file or permit your representative to analyze the file. Additionally, if you find information that you do not feel is accurate you may request the documents be amended to reflect the correct information.
You also have the right to disagree with a school’s suggestions and findings at any point in the IEP process. If you do not agree with the school you may request a committee meeting to resolve any issues you may have. If during the evaluation process of the IEP you find yourself disagreeing with the school’s results you have the option to request an Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) in which an outside party provides an appropriate evaluation. Funding for an IEE depends solely on the outcome of a due process hearing where the appropriateness of your student’s evaluation is discussed. Now you think to yourself, “I understand the safeguards my student and I have to ensure our rights are protected throughout the IEP process, but how do I help my child receive the right services?”. As a parent, you have the unique opportunity to shape the path of the IEP process. You and your child have the responsibility to decide who will attend the IEP meetings. Any individual, whether a representative, a community based service provider or family member that you or your student believes will enhance the process may attend any meeting you choose. You also can provide your student’s IEP committee an insider’s perspective on the strengths and challenges of your child. Only
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from their bodies. The toxin levels or biting and kicking other people, perhaps because they are anxious and accumulate and cause injury to the brain and other systems, resulting frightened. in the problems we see in autismspectrum children. ADD/ADHD
ADD/ADHD & Autism A Modern Epidemic
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n the past decade there has been a staggering increase in childhood autism and ADD/ ADHD. It is now estimated that 1 in 68* children have autism spectrum disorders and that 3%-7% of school children are diagnosed with ADD/ ADHD (Attention Deficit Disorder/ Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). A Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) senior researcher, Dr. Stephanie Seneff, is pointing to the relationship between nutrition, the gut, and autism, as well as the impact of nutritional deficiencies and environmental toxins on human health. These, she believes, will be the likely culprits to the estimation that one in every two children in
the United States will be autistic in 2025.
Autism Spectrum Disorder Autism is a Neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by impaired development, social interaction and communication. It is usually parents who first notice “something strange” about their young child’s behavior. He or she does not seem to go into communication when spoken to. They appear to be in their own world. They may seem indifferent to what’s going on, may talk to people in an odd, repetitive way, paying little attention to their responses. Some autistic children also behave in a challenging way, screaming
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ADD/ADHD is the most commonly diagnosed behavioral disorder of childhood, and is diagnosed much more often in boys than in girls. The symptom complex includes poor sustained attention, learn disabilities, and hyperactive behavior.
The Common Denominator Clinical and laboratory evaluation reveal that children with ADD/ ADHD and Autism have a high body burden of environmental toxins, food allergies, and significant nutritional deficiencies that lead to inflammatory damage in the developing nervous system. At the same time, nearly all of these children show inflammatory change in their gastrointestinal tract that increases their sensitivity to many common foods and so called “leaky gut.” Most show yeast and bacterial overgrowth, deficiencies of good bacterial flora and seems to contribute to an almost pathologic preference for unhealthy foods in these children.
The LifeWorks’ Solution Many of the children diagnosed with ADD/ADHD or autism are prescribed dangerous pharmaceutical drugs such as Ritalin, Paxil, Resperdal, etc., many of which have not been approved for use in children. They do not cure, but only attempt to mask and in the process delay the diagnosis of the true cause of the condition. At LifeWorks Wellness Center, Dr. George Springer has 35 years’ experience in utilizing natural solutions to correct these problems in children. In his practice he has found that every child seen with ADD, ADHD or autism has a significant problem with their digestive system, whether they are symptomatic of it or not. Also, many of these children appear to have a detoxification system that is slow in removing heavy metals
Diet can play a key role. A diet high in carbs and sugar not only feeds mold and yeast but also stimulates epinephrine from the adrenal glands, which increase neurological activity. Also, because of the digestive issues, there is often a problem with protein metabolism which has a direct effect on neurotransmitters since most of these brain “chemicals” are literally made from proteins. The first thing Dr. Springer will do is to listen to the unique circumstances affecting your child. He will then do a preliminary functional evaluation to determine all of the issues that are contributing to your child’s problem. Laboratory tests will often be ordered to gather more information so the issues can be identified. A personalized program utilizing natural supplementation, allergy elimination, homeopathy and diet is used to correct your child’s problems. The wholistic approach which Dr. Springer takes helps identify all of the factors which may be contributing to the problem, and he then uses natural solutions to help correct them. At Lifeworks Wellness Center we have helped many patients with their autism spectrum issues and we can do the same for you. For more information call us on 727-466-6789 or visit www. LifeWorksWellnessCenter.com * Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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bout 10 to 15 percent of people have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and if you’re one of them, you know it’s no ordinary stomachache. The abdominal cramps. The bloating. And of course, the bathroom.
The Real Reasons You Have
Unlike Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), which we know is an autoimmune condition, the cause of IBS is considered ‘unknown’ in Western medicine. Physicians can, however, diagnose IBS rather easily. One of the most effective ways is to look at a cluster of symptoms with the simple acronym A-B-C-D:
A-Abdominal pain B-Bloating C-Constipation D-Diarrhea To be diagnosed with IBS you must have A and B, and then either C or D as well. Some affected patients have alternating C & D.
By Shilpa P. Saxena, M.D. Adverse food reactions that can irritate your GI tract and cause symptoms include food sensitivities, allergies or an intolerance. The best treatment is to identify the food triggers and remove them from your diet. Eight of the most common triggers are included in most elimination diets and are as follows:
stripping it of the healthy bacteria it needs to function optimally. Eating a whole foods diet and taking the right quantity and quality of probiotics can give the bowel lining an opportunity to begin to recover.
loosen and open a gap between your cells in your intestines. Toxins and undigested food particles can then leak into the blood, trigger an immune reaction, and create inflammation.
3. Bacterial and yeast overgrowth.
What started as IBS, can worsen locally in the gut into IBD. But unknown to many is this… when One of the most disheartening myths your gut is inflamed, your body is about IBS is that it’s ultimately caused inflamed. So, this inflammation burden will be carried everywhere by a mental health condition like • Soy throughout the body increasing depression. It’s true that people who That’s because in Western medicine, risks for autoimmune disease, skin suffer from IBS may also have a lot • Corn physicians usually don’t look deeply of stress, but IBS can also trigger and conditions, mental health disorders, • Eggs at the cause of the condition, they and so much more. So, correct worsen mental health symptoms. just try to mitigate the effects. • Peanut digestive comforts like IBS, because as I always say: Heal Your Gut- Heal Healthy gut bacteria make Vitamin • Shellfish And many times the way they treat Your Body! B12 and serotonin, which are • Beef & pork symptoms is with medication. essential for a healthy brain function. • Tree nuts Shilpa P. Saxena, M.D., is a boardSo, if your gut microbiome is certified family As a functional and integrative imbalanced because it has too many physician whose A good elimination diet is one in physician, I believe it makes more harmful organisms, it can prevent the passion and sense to get to the root-cause of your which you remove these foods (and good bacteria from setting up shop. purpose come any other in question) for 4 weeks… symptoms so you can treat, not mask In this way, you’ll be deficient in to life through 100%. Upon reintroducing them the condition. serotonin and Vitamin B12, making her experiences one by one, you can determine you more prone to depression and with education which of the foods is your most likely anxiety, ADHD and brain fog. 4 things that trigger IBS. and patient IBS triggers. Although Western medicine doesn’t empowerment. She has more focus on the cause of IBS, functional 4. Stress. than 10 years of and integrative physicians do know 2. A Gut Imbalance. Stress not only causes inflammation experience practicing Integrated and Functional what triggers it and focus on helping in the gut which triggers IBS, but it Medicine in her nationally recognized office, Sugar, processed foods, dyes and you modify them. n1health SevaMed Institute, in Lutz, Florida. can also lead to leaky gut syndrome. preservatives can make your gut Sevamed Institute. www.n1health.com. 813When you have leaky gut, the tight microbiome become imbalanced by 1. Food. 269-2700. junctions in the intestinal lining Treat the cause, not the symptoms. If you were to see the typical medical doctor with these symptoms, chances • Gluten/wheat are he would only help you manage • Dairy them.
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he first time I saw Melanie in the yoga class, I have to admit I was a little put out. It was my first weekend at the RYT200 teacher training, and I was in unfamiliar territory despite the soft colors and soothing music. I staked out my corner of the room and set down my mat. This was my spot.
Then I saw a woman walk in with a disturbed-looking girl and a large golden Labrador. The girl had cotton packing stuffed into her ears and her face seemed tense yet exhausted. Her gloved hands were drawn up toward her chest. She immediately began to grunt and tap the woman (who I thought was her mother) on the shoulder. Another woman behind them walked over to me and
One of her clients has a husband who is an attorney and disability advocate. I discovered this one day when I met him and struck up a conversation. I recalled another friend who recently moved to Tennessee in order to help a friend with her autistic son, researching nutrition in hopes of helping the boy by modifying his diet. When we see significant patterns occur we can do one of two things: we can tell ourselves that life has a funny and mysterious way of teaching us lessons, and then continue on our way, or we can awaken to possibilities and learn and be transformed. Fast-forward six months, almost to the day, of first seeing Melanie, and I’m leading class. Half of the
time Melanie is either doing her own thing or standing still with her worried look. I ask the woman if Melanie seems okay with my lead. She says I’m varying the class and Melanie is not happy with this. “But this is good, this is good, because she have HARD TIME doing this, and she have to pay attention, and it-” the woman slumps her shoulders dramatically “it wear her out and she sleep better during nap. Then, she happier when we go back out.” she says in her thick South American accent. During this time I specifically avoid forcing contact with Melanie, other than the occasional brief thumbsup, which is her own constant signal to the woman. I figure it’s rude to impose communication on a person if you feel they’re not welcome to it, and Melanie is a person and a student. Some people do that, but it’s never been my thing. Melanie has a peculiar habit of walking through the room and touching objects in a particular sequence, which my friend told me is called “stemming”, and is apparently a means of connecting to the environment. The mother in Tennessee told me of her son had the habit of licking objects, which they worked very hard to divert and were eventually successful. Melanie attends classes throughout the week, and on Monday evening, at a specific time, I hear her rattle the door knob to the room where I’m in the middle of teaching. Everyone knows exactly what it is. Melanie’s leaving.
About a month ago something amazing happened, which just knocked my socks off. After the usual class Melanie turned to me as she walked by and gave a thumbsup and fist-bump. No compliment has been quite so impressive thus far. I’d like to think that I’ve been instrumental in helping her, but in reality she’s persevered through an inherent communication barrier and become more connected to her surroundings, to objective reality, however terrible it can be at times. The discipline of breath, movement, and focus has made her a stronger person. I’m inspired by this, and I hope others who read this are also inspired.
Justin Martz is a Yoga Teacher at Remedy Holistic Health as well as other locations in the Tampa Bay Area. In addition to this he studies Eastern Religions and Philosophies, and is currently researching modern initiatory practices.
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n Chinese medicine the root of wellness is directly correlated with a healthy digestive system. Our digestive systems is connected with our immune system, therefore being able to absorb all vital nutrients and eliminate all excess waste products is necessary for the health of the body’s organs, tissues, muscles, nerves, blood and vessels. If you are unable to absorb your food then your body is unable to nourish or heal itself, which leads to disease. We get all of our nourishment from food, that’s why our digestion is number one in importance.
our food, with the absence of some of these common digestive symptoms: bloating, heartburn, abdominal pain, weight gain/loss, cravings, food sensitivity, acne, poor sleep, anxiety, memory loss, poor concentration, physical pain, asthma, allergies, menstrual issues, sexual dysfunction and chronic fatigue.
So how do you know if you have a digestive issue or not? When a new patient comes into my office, I always ask them about their digestion. Unless a digestive issue is their main complaint, I get the answer that “my digestion is good”. As I dig deeper, often it is made clear that there is disruption with their digestion. Directly related to digestive health, when I ask my patients about passing gas, I often get these responses: “no more than normal” and “it’s common”. Passing gas may be “common”, but it is not normal. It is important to understand the difference between these two. Your digestive health is described by a consistent, daily large bowel movement (or multiple bowel movements), feeling good after eating a meal and experiencing energy from
Acupuncture has been effectively helping and healing digestive issues for thousands of years. Acupuncture helps the digestive energy by directing it in the correct direction; which is from the mouth downward through the entire system to the anus. If there is an issue in this directional movement symptoms will be present. Such symptoms can include acid reflux, indigestion, constipation, nausea and vomiting. Acupuncture can redirect this energy downward in its natural direction.
Acupuncture, herbal medicine and food healing are used to address digestive issues. By utilizing these three healing modalities you experience quicker and more effective results.
Acupuncture also helps with absorption of nutrients and elimination of waste. If the digestive system is unable to absorb nutrients properly problems may manifest as watery or loose bowel movements, anemia, fatigue, physical pain
and insomnia. If elimination of waste problems exist, constipation, bloating, gas, poor appetite and weight gain may occur. Other complications related to the functions of absorption and elimination of the digestive system are arthritis, chronic inflammation, kidney stones, gallstones, and autoimmune disorders. It is important to look at the diet in regard to your digestive health. The quantity and quality of your food are commonly reasons for digestive disharmony. Even how you feel about your food is important. A lot of my patients tell me they eat healthy. Most of the time when I hear this, my patients are indeed eating healthy, but they may not be eating foods for healing. There is a difference. If a patient comes to see me for enlarged prostate treatment and he isn’t eating foods with lycopene in them, then he isn’t consuming the best foods for healing. Lycopene is a phytochemical that gives foods their red carotenoid pigment. Foods high in lycopene are tomatoes, watermelon and red/ pink grapefruit. It’s important to understand where the phytochemical lycopene is stored, as often times this part is discarded. Lycopene is found in the peel of the tomato, it is stored in the white (pith) of the watermelon and the white (pith) of the grapefruit.
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Wisdom, Meditation, Bliss World Renowned Yogi, Sadhguru Vasudev in Tampa April 26th at the The Straz Center for Performing Arts Tampa, FL – March, 2015.
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adhguru Vasudev, a realized yogi, mystic and internationally renowned thought leader is coming to Tampa to once again warm up the hearts of beloved Floridians and to inspire them with his wisdom, wit and piercing logic. He will be appearing in a special event at the The Straz Center for Performing Arts on Sunday, April 26, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. In this interactive session, Sadhguru will be offering refreshing and unique insights into many aspects of life, ranging from the mundane to the ultimate. With a keen mind, balanced by a heart that knows no boundary, his presence creates an extraordinary opportu-
nity to break through limitations into one’s natural state of freedom, love and joy.
Over the last 30 years, Sadhguru, founder of Isha Foundation, an international, volunteer-run nonprofit, has been synonymous with raising human consciousness and fostering global harmony through individual transformation. He has offered powerful yoga and meditation programs that extend a rare opportunity for self-discovery, inner transformation, and empowerment for individuals to reach their full potential. Over 7 million people from all across the globe have been deeply touched and transformed
by attending his programs. He has also initiated many large scale human service projects for rural upliftment, quality education for the poor, environmental stewardship and holistic health, which have impacted the lives of millions of people around the world, earning a special consultative status with the United Nations. Sadhguru’s previous visits to Tampa in 2008 and 2010 drew large crowds from all walks of life and gave them a rare opportunity to participate in lively engaging sessions, bask in the blissfulness of meditation and left the attendees in great awe and joy at the end of the sessions. Volunteers are excitedly preparing for the event and inviteall to come and explore answers to their most riveting questions on life with the most contemporary mystic of our times. S eats can be reserved at www. ishausa.org/tampa. Discounts available for students. Media Contact: Willow Wright – 813841-5021.
Sadhguru emphasizes, “We have reached a significant moment in the history of humanity. For the first time, we have the necessary capability, technology and resources to address almost every fundamental problem on this planet, including concerns about nourishment, health, education and the environment. Never before was this possible. Everything is in place, but the only thing missing is human consciousness. Raising human consciousness in the world is the most important thing that needs to happen right now.”
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April 2015
horoscopes ARIES
CANCER
LIBRA
CAPRICORN
March 21st – April 19th
June 21st – July 22nd
Sept. 23rd – Oct. 22nd
Dec. 22nd – Jan. 19th
Happy Birthday Aries! You might get a raise or a big tax refund. Resist the urge to splurge until you rework your budget. Even subtle changes in money habits bring immense prosperity! Relationships are also super. New connections are in synch with your spiritual goals. Present partnerships will be more fun and passionate! You could even explore Tantra or sacred sexuality together.
Make new friends who match your spiritual goals and are also fun! You often spend time with people who drain you, or to whom you feel obligated. Speak up about what YOU like to do. This change can create new friendships from old ones since they’ll be so transformed! If partnered, meditate together about power issues. Are there ways to smooth out challenges? You might only need to be direct instead of expecting mind reading!
The more you work on internal “issues” — emotional, family, or even karmic/ past life — the more fulfillment in your outer world. Meditate to contact your intuition, identify subconscious programming, and release the problems, and you’ll have more passion in relationships and greater prosperity. You’ll make new friends, or enjoy people and activities in a new way. Keep digging for hidden “junk” and shine with empowerment!
Pluto, the planet of deep transformation and intense healing, clears inner debris that keeps you from success and joy. Cooperate with this energy by meditating, journalling and believing in your empowerment! Work with past lives and see how they affect you today. Inspiration to move forward comes from partners, children, even pets. When you feel how cherished and awesome you are, you can continue to overcome negativity in your head!
TAURUS
LEO
SCORPIO
AQUARIUS
April 20th – May 20th
July 23rd – Aug. 22nd
Oct. 23rd – Nov. 21st
Jan. 20th – Feb. 18th
Energetic Mars is in your sign! Take action on ideas about fitness, daring new goals and even dramatic changes to your appearance. The outer you reflects the inner changes in your consciousness! Be brave and release junk in your house that represents the old you. Make space for new blessings — material, emotional or spiritual. Meditate and journal about family “thoughtforms” that hold you back from joy. You can free yourself. The past does dictate your future!
Jupiter, the planet of abundance and fulfillment, moves direct in your sign! You can release negative patterns. Gratitude lists are especially helpful. Also do creative visualization. You can manifest what you can imagine, so dream big! Meditate on your highest desires, for relationships, career, health, spiritual growth. Include others in your prayers, since your energy is so powerful and you have plenty to spare!
You’ll have awesome career breakthroughs as Jupiter moves direct! You might start a new relationship — or a current partnership will be revived by the confidence from your job. People might be jealous of you, but you’ve worked hard, so don’t feel guilty! Meditate for the strength to break from false friends. Jupiter brings positive, group-minded pals into your orbit if you release the old!
Like Libra friends, the more you release subconscious patterns, the better relationships will be. Your mind always works overtime and can have negative impact upon those around you. Meditating to observing thoughts and taking control of them makes your “vibe” more soothing, and people relax. Even if they’re not away of where the tension came from, they’ll act differently around you and see you with new eyes. This can be romantic partners, family or work colleagues. And you’ll like being in your won skin more, too!
GEMINI
VIRGO
SAGITTARIUS
PISCES
May 21st– June 20th
Aug. 23rd – Sept. 22nd
Nov. 22nd – Dec. 21st
Feb. 19th – March 20th
Make room for abundance, intimacy and joy! Forgive and release resentments from the past two years. Meditate on old pain and rage. (Some ideas might come in dreams.) Write about these people or events. Ask the Universe to heal the wounds. You’ll attract positive new work and love opportunities over the next three months. Use affirmations after clearing your subconscious. Plant pleasant ideas that support your freshly healed heart!
This is a great time to renew your enthusiasm for spirituality. Try a new yoga class, a new philosophy, or a new meditation method. You’ll know it’s right since you’ll feel you’ve “come home” in some way. If you’re having relationship issues, either a challenging partnership or being unhappily single, dedicate yourself to your new spiritual path and see what changes happen effortlessly over the next few months. Record your dreams for even more guidance.
You’ll feel spiritually rejuvenated! Recommit to a yoga or meditation practice — or however you feel close to your soul. Be kind to your body temple by taking note of what you eat and drink — and be aware of other health habits that build you up or tear you down. Also, use prosperity affirmations to draw more channels of divine supply!
Meditate before you talk or act! This month’s full moon eclipse makes subconscious fears bubble up causing you to feel irritable and defensive about money or intimacy. Breathe and gain a higher perspective on emotions. Also look at health habits for substances that create aggression — caffeine, sugar, MSG, etc — even lack of sleep. Honor your body and mind and you’ll see pressing “issues” were just imaginary shadows.
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wellness calendar April 1-7 Clearings & Activations w/ Dr. Alison Kay. Thursday, April 2nd. 7-8 pm. Dr. Kay works on typical hidden beliefs that will surprise you as to why you may be experiencing blocks manifesting in your life. Come hear how the Universe works, get cleared and activated and see it in action! Dr. Kay is a joy to work with! Tuition $35 RSVP. Heaven & Earth Spiritual Center, 1316 Alt 19, Palm Harbor 34683 • 727-724-4391. www. heavenandearthspiritualcenter.com. Advanced Healing Techniques. April 4th, 2015. 10am-4pm. Learn advanced healing techniques with Maggie Batt. You will receive more symbols, and new tools to use them through Reiki systems like Tibetan Reiki and Reiki IV. You will channel higher beings and learn powerful visualization and meditation techniques to heal at a quicker rate. Learn more and reserve your space at www.wheelsoflight.org. PREREQUISITE: Reiki Master or similar modality. $125 (advanced purchase required online). Private residence in South Tampa. (Address provided upon reservation). (813) 361-0450. Spiritual Gathering. Sunday, April 5th, 11 am12 pm. Heaven & Earth Spiritual Center, 1316 Alt
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Violet Flame Meditation and Decrees with Sara Urbina. Tuesday, April 7th, 7 pm. Tuition: $10. Heaven & Earth Spiritual Center, 1316 Alt 19, Palm Harbor 34683 • 727-724-4391. www. heavenandearthspiritualcenter.com.
April 8-14 Free Your Mind at Loving Life Therapy Wednesday, April 8th, 7 pm. Welcome peace and harmony into your life as energy intuitive Andi Schenbeck teaches Vibrational Alignment. $33/ person. Loving Life Therapy. 300 E. Madison Street, Suite 201. Tampa, FL • 813-609-6946. Tap Into Your 6th Sense at Loving Life Therapy Saturday, April 11th, 3 pm. Come learn to trust your inner voice with our Quantum Energy Healing group. Free. Loving Life Therapy. 300 E. Madison Street, Suite 201. Tampa, FL 33602 • 813-609-6946. Tips & Tools for Awakening Workshop w/ Dr. Alison Kay. Saturday, April 11th, 3-5 pm. No matter your level of experience, you are welcome to receive these life changing understandings, so that you are now seeing the life force in all of life all around you, and from here on in, more vital. Tuition $35. RSVP. Heaven & Earth Spiritual Center, 1316 Alt 19, Palm Harbor 34683 • 727-724-4391. www.heavenandearthspiritualcenter.com. Spiritual Gathering. Sunday, April 12th,11 am12 pm. Heaven & Earth Spiritual Center, 1316 Alt 19, Palm Harbor 34683 • 727-724-4391. www. heavenandearthspiritualcenter.com. A Course In Miracles Group. Tuesday, April 14th, 11am- 12 am. Heaven & Earth Spiritual Center, 1316 Alt 19, Palm Harbor • 727-7244391. www.heavenandearthspiritualcenter.com. Transformational Group Coaching w/ Spiritual Coach, Energy Catalyst and Physic. Terri Cabral Tuesday, April 14th, 7 pm. Held in the Renewal Center (Cottage next to Heaven and Earth Center) Are you excited to move into your spiritual path? Or find out how you could benefit from it? If so, Transformational Coaching is for you. Learn the keys that will enable you to create the life you have always wanted. Come be inspired, and empowered to live up to your true potentional. Awaken the Giant with YOU that wants to live life to the fullest, be fullfilled and have peace. Find your purpose and live your life with passion! Investment:
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Reflexology Certification Program weekend at The Foot Whisperer Reflexology Institute is one weekend of a 12-month program where Massage Therapists learn the art and science of Reflexology to become Certified Reflexologists. Saturday April 18th & Sunday April 19th. www.footwhisperer.com/ reflexology_training”. How to Beat Insomnia Using Herbs Saturday April 18th, 11:30am-1 pm. Chronic insomnia can have a negative impact on your health, increasing your risk of depression and high blood pressure. Avoid taking prescriptions and over-the-counter medications and their side effects and attend this class to learn how to beat insomnia naturally. Instructor: Deserie Valloreo. Kapok Pilates & Wellness, Clearwater. See website for more dates/ locations and to register. HerbalWise.net. Cost: $15. Story Healing Come discover and experience your stories that illuminate moments of personal alignment with your truest nature. These memories can be filled with inspiration, self-education and potential transformation. Participants will write, draw, share and perform personal anecdotes as a means for personal insight and transformation. First Unity Church, St. Petersburg, FL, April 18th, 2015,10 am. - 2 pm. Contact: Robert S. King, 813-625-1322, Cost: $25. Clearings & Activations and High Vibration Transmissions for Prosperity and Freedom! Thursday, March 19th, 7-8 pm. w/ Dr. Alison Kay. Come receive clearings of the blocks you’ve inherited from your lineage, our societal conditions, your family condition, and your own personal history. Dr. Kay will go in and find each of your own personal blocks as well as do the most typical blocks folks have presented her with, and then the groups’ most pressing blocks. You will also get ACTIVATED by vibrations that over and over again have attendees leaving these sessions experiencing both instant and smooth, gradual shifts leading to improvements in their lives. Come hear how the Universe works, get cleared and activated and see it in action! Dr. Kay is a joy to work with! Tuition $35 RSVP. Heaven & Earth Spiritual Center, 1316 Alt 19, Palm Harbor 34683 • 727-724-4391. www. heavenandearthspiritualcenter.com. Spiritual Gathering. Sunday, April 19th, 11 am-12 pm. Heaven & Earth Spiritual Center, 1316 Alt 19, Palm Harbor 34683 • 727-724-4391. www. heavenandearthspiritualcenter.com. A Course In Miracles Group. Tuesday, April 21st, 2015 11am- 12 am. Heaven & Earth Spiritual
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A Course In Miracles Group. Every Tuesday, 11am- 12 am. Mary McDonald facilitates this group discussion a. The desire to know more about our infinite nature is common to all of us. A Course In Miracles is a shortcut to remembering who we are, and what we are capable of being. We discuss the Course and learn how to recognize our own Internal Teacher. This is a fun, casual group of like minded spiritual adventurers so join us! A love offering of is appreciated. No Reservation Needed. Heaven & Earth Spiritual Center, 1316 Alt 19, Palm Harbor • 727-7244391. www.heavenandearthspiritualcenter.com.
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information please call 727-831-1124. www. TampaBayMeditation.org. • Metaphysical Meetup Classes for Spiritual Healing and Abundance Every Wednesday at 7pm- 8pm. Meet like minded people $10. Fortunate Changes 28411 Wesley Chapel Blvd., Wesley Chapel. (813) 973-7407. • Spiritual Singles Meet-Up Every Friday Night at 6pm -7pm. Meet your beloved spiritual partner with a psychic masquerade. Our mission is to provide spiritually evolved singles an effective, fun, easy to use venue to meet other like minded spiritual singles. Healthy beverage and appetizers will be served. $10. Fortunate Changes 28411 Wesley Chapel Blvd., Wesley Chapel. (813) 9737407. • Free Diabetic Self-Management Health Education Classes. Families/professionals welcome. Tuesdays 10 am-11:30 am. March 3rd, 10th, 17th, & 24th. Barbara S. Ponce Public Library, 7770 - 52nd Street North, St. Petersburg. Call (727) 321-4141 to register and for details. Walk-ins are welcome. • FREE Reiki Exchange 1st and 3rd Saturdays each month, 2:45 pm-5 pm. Pure Reiki only, no energy work, crystals etc This is for level 1 and
classes by appointment. The College of Metaphysical Studies, Classes are $50. Contact Karen at 727-538-9976, or 727-244-3369 for more information or to schedule your appointment. College Of Metaphysical Studies is located at 18514 US 19 N, Suite B, Clearwater FL 337642764. www.cms.edu.
• Kettlebell Training - Intro to SWING Every Saturday 10AM we have an hour long FREE workshop for beginners. 2626 Cypress Ridge blvd suite #104 Wesley Chapel, 33544 For more info visit our website www.tampakettlebell.com. Attila Kettlebell Academy. 904-383-6237
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Student Immersion with Roni Elissabeth, Shelly Happel and Marley Vigdorth. Beginning April 25, 2015 through August 30, 2015. Please email Roni@bellaprana.com to reserve a spot or visit our website at www.bellaprana.com for more information. Bella Prana Yoga and Mediation. 1000 W. Kennedy Blvd Tampa FL 33606. (813) 702-YOGA. • Learn Meditation: A Heartfulness Approach and it’s FREE of Charge! Experience peace, joy and your deepening spiritual connectedness through simple techniques to quiet the mind, open the heart and transcend personal limitations using the teachings of spiritual Master Sri Chinmoy. Offered as a community service by the Sri Chinmoy Centre of Tampa Bay. For more
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higher. Doors close at 3 pm so please join us early. 1888 S. Pinellas Blvd, Tarpon Springs 34689. Please RSVP to the host, Kristin. 727-409-5068. peacefulsessions.com. • Kapok Pilates & Wellness has ongoing classes and events including Pilates Equipment, Aerial Yoga, Pilates, Yoga, Expressive Dance, Hoola Hooping, Ballet, Meditation, Qi Gong, Taiji, events including homeopathy, communication w/ animals, herbs, awakening tools, scoliosis, yoga and more! http://www. kapokpilatesandewellness.com/ 908 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater (across from Sam Ash Music). Call Emily at 727-365-8574. • The College of Metaphysical Studies is providing individual classes for Nutritional Blood Cell Analysis. Contact Karen at 727-244-3369 as classes are offered by appointment only. Other weekly events include our Thursday night healing service at 7 pm., and Sunday service at 10:30 am., with healing beginning at 10 am. Log on to www. cms.edu for more information about our monthly events and classes. CMS is located at: 18514 US 19 N, Suite B, Clearwater, Fl. 33764. Magical Practice with Guest Teacher Kay Richardson, “Building & Using Power Objects” Shamanic Groups (1st & 3rd Thursday of each month) 6:30-8:30 pm. Our new Shamanic Practice Group has been developed out of participation in Magical Thinking. People of all backgrounds and levels of experience with Shamanism are welcome. $20. Mind of Light Meditation & Healing Arts Studios 1200 66th St North, Joslin Plaza Saint Petersburg, Florida 33710. www. MindofLight.net 727417-0163.
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Develop Your Intuition at Crystal Corner We are all intuitive, we just don’t know how to use it. Crystal Corner offers day and evening classes to help you develop these skills. Some of the classes we offer are Meet your Spirit Guide, Intuitive Development, Mind and Energy, Exploring the Human Energy Field, Using Crystals in Healing and many, many more. Visit our website at crystalcornerinc.com
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and check our calendar for dates and times of classes or call us at 813-788-4999. Crystal Corner is located at 38925 County Road 54 in Zephyrhills. Kapok Pilates & Wellness has ongoing classes and events including Pilates Equipment, Aerial Yoga, Yoga, Expressive Dance, Hoola Hooping, Ballet, Meditation, Qi Gong, Taiji, events including yoga, herbs, self love and more! www. kapokpilatesandewellness.com. 908 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater (across from Sam Ash Music). Call Emily at 727-365-8574. Psychic Readings at Crystal Corner. Donna has been a psychic for several years. She grew up realizing her abilities and has spent her lifetime honing her skills. She has a deep conection with Spirit which she uses to help others. Donna and her husband Randy own Crystal Corner Metaphysical Center at 38925 County Road 54 Zephyrhills. Call 813-788-4999 to make an appointment. Joel Chudnow hosts Hawk Health Hour. Wholistic Health Educator and National Lifestyle Counselor Joel Chudnow is back on the radio and web. From a new studio in Ybor City, he continues to interview and showcase wholistic healthcare professionals in Tampa Bay. Noon-1 pm. WMNF 88.5 HD4 and live streaming HawkRadio.com. Leroy “Lee” Davis L.M.T., M.M.P. is the massage therapist at Crystal Corner, 38925 County Road 54 in Zephyrhills. He has 11 years experience in Trigger Point, Pain Management and Relaxation Massage. He also does Energy Work and Sight Specific Therapy. Please call 813-4688347 to schedule an appointment.
Future Events • The Practical Approach To Building
Self-Worth, Tuesday nights, The College Of Metaphysical Studies, beginning April 14th, 7-8:30 p.m. Classes are $15 per session. Pre-register by calling 727-538-9976, or sign up on-line at www. cms.edu. College Of Metaphysical Studies is located at 18514 US 19 N, Suite B, Clearwater FL. 33764-2764.
• Saturday Tarot Workshops beginning in
June. More information to follow. www.cms.edu. The College Of Metaphysical Studies is located at 18514 US 19 N, Suite B, Clearwater FL. 337642764. Introduction to Craniosacral Therapy May 2nd-3rd, 2015 in Tampa. Experience Upledger Craniosacral Therapy and learn practical techniques you can use immediately. Tuition: $250 before 4/18/15 (FSMTA Discount available!) 12 CE hours for LMT’s, Register Online at www. polarityhealthcare.com or call 330-701-8780.
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