Scientists have discovered a natural way to kill germs fast.
Now thousands of people are using it against viruses and bacteria that cause illness.
Colds and many other illnesses start when viruses get in your nose and multiply. If you don’t stop them early, they spread and cause misery.
Hundreds of studies confirm copper kills viruses and bacteria almost instantly just by touch.
That’s why ancient Greeks and Egyptians used copper to purify water and heal wounds. They didn’t know about viruses and bacteria, but now we do.
“The antimicrobial activity of copper is well established.” National Institutes of Health.
Scientists say copper’s high conductance disrupts the electrical balance in a microbe cell and destroys it in seconds.
The EPA recommended hospitals use copper for touch surfaces like faucets and doorknobs. This cut the spread of MRSA and other illnesses by over half, and saved lives.
The strong scientific evidence gave inventor Doug Cornell an idea. He made a smooth copper probe
with a tip to fit in the bottom of the nostril, where viruses collect.
When he felt a tickle in his nose like a cold about to start, he rubbed the copper gently in his nose for 60 seconds.
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Soon hundreds of people had tried it. 99% said copper worked if they used it right away at the first sign of germs, like a tickle in the nose or a scratchy throat.
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Dr. Bill Keevil led one of the science teams. He placed millions of viruses on a copper surface. “They started to die literally as soon as they touched it.”
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Our Special Edition for December includes a variety of uplifting articles. Linda Sechrist’s Transforming Our World brings thought leader Laureen Golden into the conversation. Golden discusses sociocracy and how equality among members is key to working together for the greater good of ALL. Based on recent research, the education we received years ago did not adequately prepare us for a “new kind of thinking” that appears “required” to meet the challenges of today forward.
Read about what a group working at the local level in St. Petersburg, Florida, has created in response to our new realities. Several Florida cities have provided grants to support inclusive conversation as a catalyst for solutions to come forth. For more, read this main article starting on page 16.
What's that sound? It’s Good Vibrations, The Healing Power of Sound. From the vibrations of gongs to tuning forks, each sound has an effect on the body's central and parasympathetic nervous systems. Read about the studies that suggest how these vibrations can remedy some disorders and be prescribed to manage certain conditions. The article discusses the healing properties of Singing Bowls, Solfeggio Frequencies, Binaural Beats, and more. Healing Ways starts on page 12.
What does spontaneous mean, and how does that relate to miraculous recoveries? Read what Jeffrey Rediger, board-certified psychiatrist and medical director, has learned from studying spontaneous healing using medical tools like CT scans. Rediger discusses his findings which include common elements among those who have experienced a miraculous recovery, like healing the stress response and transforming identity and beliefs. For helpful insights into his research, read this Wise Words article beginning on page 10.
This month’s Conscious Eating Department offers up some great tips for creating a healthier version of many traditional recipes during the holidays by giving ingredient-by-ingredient examples, like replacing jam with fresh fruit for your
favorite parfaits. For more tips on serving great holiday foods and some colorful, healthy recipes, indulge in some Merry Brunching on page 20.
Teaching Children the Spirit of Giving reflects the values of generosity and kindness. Read about what studies have shown regarding acts of altruism—like boosting the immune system, and more. Youngsters mirror what they see in adults. Adults who exemplify the joy of giving see that same love-joy reflected in their children. Learn about the research on mirror neurons and how they affect language, speech, emotional intelligence, and more. Learning how to share and comprehending another’s feelings (empathy) strengthen charitable behavior and promote lifelong wellness. For this uplifting article, begin on page 24.
Always, and especially including this spiritually-reflective month of December, there are unlimited ways to give. Spread joy, love, and light by sustaining one’s own higher frequency, outflowing and uplifting, moment-by-moment, all life, everywhere! In quietude, may we always carry on hopefully! Happiest Holidays, One Family of Humanity (with many Tribes)!
May you become as the waves of one sea, stars of the same heaven, fruits adorning the same tree, roses of one garden in order that through you the oneness of humanity may establish its temple in the world of mankind, for you are the ones who are called to uplift the cause of unity among the nations of the earth. — Abdu'l- Baha
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well known for causing right shoulder pain—the gallbladder.
Welcome to the world of body sig nals—if you listen closely, you can be privy to the body’s inner workings. The little hints and signals can be a doorway into one’s inner being and a path to achiev ing wellness via preventing disease.
Maybe there has been the experience of right shoulder pain, a subtle tightness or perhaps a transient pain, oftentimes ignored; maybe a visit to an orthopedist or neurologist only to be told there was nothing wrong. Consider this: there is one small organ that is
The gallbladder is a small pouch under the liver on the right upper side of the abdomen, and is the concentrator and storage warehouse of bile (made by the liver). When bile’s job of breaking down is impeded, the gallbladder becomes unhappy—and you feel it. Besides shoulder pain, you may experience nausea, indigestion, right-sided abdominal pain, shortness of breath and/or right hip pain. Gallstones are often the culprit, but there are other factors that can trigger an attack.
Tip: For a wholesome gallbladder boost, include fresh beets and beet greens in your diet. The body has an innate ability to heal; with proper care, you can feel better.
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foods with ultra-processed foods in the development of chronic disease and early death. Researchers found that both types of foods increased the risk of an early death, especially from cardiovascular diseases. When research ers compared the two types of food to see which con tributed the most to the risk of an early death, ultra-pro cessed foods were associated with poor health outcomes independently of their low nutritional composition, but not the other way around.
A new study supports the public health importance of staying away from ultra-processed foods, finding a significant as sociation with colorectal cancer in men The study, led by Tufts University and published in August in The BMJ, looked at the diets of 46,341 men and 159,907 women every four years for 24 to 28 years using food frequency questionnaires. These ready-to-eat or ready-to-heat commercial formula tions comprised of little or no whole foods currently contribute 57 percent of the total daily calories consumed by American adults—a rate which has been continuously rising over the last two decades.
Commonly containing high levels of added sugar, unhealthy fats and refined starch, ultra-processed foods negatively im pact gut microbiota and contribute to increased risks of weight gain and obesity. Most of these convenience foods are low in nutrients and bioactive compounds; contain food additives, colors and emulsifiers; and can be potentially carcinogenic when meats are processed with sodium nitrates and heat treatments or when the packaging leaches its harmful compo nents (like bisphenol A) into the food.
A second recent study in Italy involving 22,895 adults over the age of 35 compared the role of nutrient-poor
The idea that depression is caused by a chemical imbal ance specifically, a serotonin deficiency has been popu lar and influential since the 1960s, leading to the wide use of antidepressants. A recent multi-institution study led by the University of Reading, in the UK, and published in Molecular Psychiatry has debunked this theory. The researchers did a systematic review of studies on the topic and found no convincing evidence of an association between serotonin and depression, and no support for the hypothesis that depression is caused by lowered serotonin activity or concentrations. The serotonin theory of depression has historically provided convincing justification for the use of antidepressants and may discourage people from discon tinuing treatment, potentially leading to lifelong dependence on such drugs.
Getting lost in our thoughts may improve problem solving, increase creativity, enhance imagination and provide a better sense of self-worth. But in the digital age, with im mediate and satisfying input at a finger’s tap, it is possible to be “solitude deprived,” says Cal Newport, a computer science professor at Georgetown University and author of Digital Minimalism. In a recent study in the Journal of Experimental Psychology, psychologists asked a group of more than 250 university students to sit and wait in a quiet room without doing any thing. Researchers found that the students under-appreci ated their enjoyment and engagement of “just thinking” and instead favored technology-driven distractions like internet news-checking. The results suggest an inherent difficulty in accurately assessing how engaging just thinking can be, and may explain why people prefer keeping themselves busy rather than taking a moment for reflection and imagi nation in their daily lives.
The American Academy of Pediatrics has long rec ommended that children between the ages of 6 and 12 years obtain nine to 12 hours of sleep per night for optimal health, yet kids are regularly getting less than this recommended amount.
In a recent study published in The Lancet, researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine investigated how insufficient sleep af fects children’s behavioral problems, mental health, cogni tion, brain function and brain structure over a period of two years. They concluded that children that get less than nine hours of sleep per night have notable differences in brain regions that influence memory, intelligence and well-being compared to those that get more than nine hours. As kids’ schedules get busier and they spend more time in front of screens, their average sleep time has decreased. According to the researchers, such insufficiencies in early adolescence can lead to long-lasting neurocognitive consequences.
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change predicts that average global wind speeds could drop by up to 10 percent by 2100. Paul Williams, a professor of atmospheric sci ence at the University of Reading, in England, says, “Why do we have wind at all on the planet? It’s because of uneven temperatures; very cold at the poles and warm at the tropics. That temperature difference drives the winds, and that temperature difference is weakening. The Arctic is warming faster than the tropics.” A slowing in surface winds could disrupt the Gulf Stream, translating to wide spread drought and more intense winter storms.
With the passage of a recent law, Cali fornians will have a new option for the final resting place of those that die beginning in 2027. This makes California the fifth state, along with Washington, Oregon, Colorado and Vermont, to allow human composting, and the most populous. The most common process for human composting, known as natural organic reduction, involves leaving the body in a container with wood chips and other organic matter for about a month to let bacteria do its work, then curing for a few more weeks before being turned over to the family. This process will save about a metric ton of CO2 per body.
Conventional burials expend approximately three gallons of embalming liquid containing toxic levels of formaldehyde, methanol and ethanol. Cremation cre ates more than 500 pounds of carbon dioxide from the burning of just one body, and burning uses up the energy equivalent of two tanks of gasoline.
Assembly member Cristina Garcia, who sponsored the bill, says, “AB-351 will provide an additional option for Cal ifornia residents that is more environmentally friendly and gives them another choice for burial. With climate change and sea level rise as very real threats to our environment, this is an alternative method of final disposition that won’t contribute emissions into our atmosphere.”
A study published in Nature shows the Arctic has been warming four times faster than the rest of the world since 1979, much faster than scientists estimated. An increase in the number and size of urban buildings that act as a drag on winds is another contributing factor. While temperature data goes back thou sands of years, climate wind change studies only have 70 years of data to work with. Substantial annual fluctuations make long-term trends difficult to detect, and conclusions leave room for doubt. Yet Gisela Winckler, at the Columbia University Lamont Doherty Earth Observatory, writes, “The winds [will be] weaker and stiller.”
At the University of Birmingham in the UK and Bergen, Norway, scientists have shown that atmospheric carbon dioxide pumped into a mature forest at levels predicted to be the norm by 2050 will cause trees to produce more and longer roots, thus absorbing and storing more carbon. Researcher Angeliki Kourmouli says, “We usually take soil for granted, but it forms a crucial part of many ecosystems and plays a significant role in carbon storage.”
The study team gathered thousands of images of tiny tree roots assembled over two years at the Birmingham Institute of Forest Research Free-Air CO2 Enrichment.
The images were used to build a mathematical picture of the birth, growth and death of roots in an oak forest. Some images were taken of roots in situ using a highresolution camera sent under the forest floor in a set of transparent tubes, and others came from soil cores.
Professor Iain Johnston, who led the study, says, “It’s obviously hard to view these processes going on beneath the ground. But a combination of innovative engineering and careful field and lab work from our team have helped us shed new light on this behavior and on how confident we can be in our findings.”
A legally autonomous black gum tree named Terra0 at the 58th Carnegie International art exhibition on the campus of the Community College of Allegheny County, in Pittsburgh, owns itself and perhaps even the few square feet of land it grows on. As the tree grows, care will be provided by the Carnegie Museum of Art in an attempt to rewrite the rules of conservation on behalf of the entire nonhuman natural world.
Paul Seidler, one of the three artists behind Terra0, says, “We’re interested in how personhood is constructed in legal terms, but also in economic terms. Corporations can gain the status of personhood. We asked why is there nothing like this for ecosystems or natural systems.”
They began working with Sohrab Mohebbi, curator of the exhibition, in 2018 to figure out how to realize the project, who says, “The tree has its own legal counsel, the museum has its legal counsel, our partner who’s giving us the land has legal counsel. It’s kind of amazing.”
The tree was planted in July and Terra0 hopes that as the tree lives on, its legal autonomy will become a touchstone for other nonhuman species to gain their own form of personhood and legal protection.
this context means without cause. Most doctors see inexplicable healings. To assume that there’s no cause for remission is mindboggling. Everything has a cause. We just aren’t asking the right questions.
I broke down recoveries into four pillars of healing and wellbeing that were present in most cases: nutrition, healing the immune system, healing the stress response and healing identity and beliefs.
People who got better when they weren’t supposed to seemed to have a common understanding of nutrition that centered around whole, plant-based foods and the elimination of processed foods and sugar. In Western countries, we’re taught that most people suffer from over-nutrition and obesity, rather that malnutrition. I believe we have massive malnutrition because of processed foods. When sugar crystals coarse through the bloodstream at high levels—as we see in U.S. diets—it causes little cuts which immune cells repair over and over, creating scab upon scab until you end up with atherosclerosis.
Board-certified psychiatrist Jeffrey Rediger is an assistant professor at Harvard Medical School and medical director of McLean Southeast Adult Psychiatry and Community Affairs at McLean Hospital, near Boston. He holds a Master of Divinity degree from Princeton Theological Seminary. For almost two decades, Rediger has studied spontaneous healing, pioneer ing the use of scientific tools like CT scans and lab tests, as well as personal interviews, to investigate surprising recoveries from incurable diseases. His findings are documented in his bestseller Cured: Strengthen Your Immune System and Heal Your Life, and have been discussed on The Oprah Winfrey Show, a TEDx talk and numerous public engagements.
Science calls these events spontaneous remissions, and doc tors are taught they have no medical or scientific value. On the spiritual side, they’re called miracles. These terms haven’t been examined with the tools of science. The word spontaneous in
We need to honor the science of both Louis Pasteur, who proved that germs exist and play a role in disease, and Claude Bernard, who explained that if we take care of the inner terrain (what we now call the microbiome) we won’t get sick. We’re continually surrounded by millions of pathogens, bacteria, viruses—inside and outside of our bodies—that become invaders when some thing breaks down in our terrain. We overuse medicines, many of which suppress the immune system. So, we need to emphasize the magnificent 30-year research about the microbiome and take care of our bodies to avoid leaky gut and other conditions that act as entrance points for disease.
Most of the people I studied learned to eliminate certain stresses so they could maximize the quality of their remaining time.
This led to healing. We have to widen our window of tolerance for stress so it doesn’t keep us in fight, flight, freeze or fawn, and to differentiate between “challenge stress” and “toxic stress”. Running a marathon can be a challenge stress that helps you reach your higher self, expand your understand ing of what you can achieve and prompt a repair response for muscles. But if every day you’re told you don’t matter or are unappreciated at work, that toxic stress can wear down your understanding of your value.
The deep chasm we’ve created between mind and body doesn’t exist. Doctors are taught to find symptoms, make a diagno sis and start a medication. But whether a patient comes in for back pain, a heart attack or an autoimmune flare-up, it’s critical to ask them what has been stress ful lately and try to get the story of the ill ness. Usually, that will prompt a cathartic recount of stresses that relate to what’s going on physically. Helping people un derstand the deeper story of their illness and find a path to healing around that can be life-saving.
Gabor Mate says, “If you don’t know how to say no, your body will eventually say no for you.” Our hospitals are full of people who spent their entire lives taking care of everyone else and being conflict-avoidant. The body keeps the score and tells the story. We can learn to listen to what our bodies are telling us about honoring the dignity and value that we bring into the world; set up a life and boundaries that support that; and educate therapists and the public about what trauma is and how to recover from it.
This is the big one, which people said was the reason they were grateful for their illnesses. When people are diagnosed with an incurable illness, although they’re ter rified, many (more than you would think) are also relieved. They’ll say, “If I only have six months to live, then I don’t have to take over the family business like dad’s pres suring me to do.” That preparation to die often becomes a doorway into a different
life. When you decide to focus on what you need and want, that death of the false self allows the birth of a more authen tic self that becomes its own journey to healing.
Spirituality has to do with how we feel about who we are, how we experience our value in the world and what kind of universe we live in. Is the universe friendly and caring or unfriendly and uncaring? If we experience ourselves and others as human beings who have value and bring beauty into the world, that’s very different from feeling alone, defective or not good enough. How a person feels at a deep, con scious or unconscious level about them selves and the universe is a massive factor in terms of their vitality and health.
Take compassionate and firm charge of your minds, bodies and life. Doctors teach
patients to be passive recipients of care, but the possibilities of healing come from within. It’s not about taking a medica tion as much as understanding our value, assertively taking steps to create a com munity of people who care about us and developing a path towards healing that’s rooted in an understanding of our deeper story.
In Western culture, if someone has a medi cal problem they’re sent to a physician. If they have a psychological problem, they see a psychotherapist. If they have a spiri tual problem, they’re sent to the priest, rabbi or imam. That’s helpful, but we also need to stand back and look at the big picture. The people I studied got better be cause they brought mind, body and spirit together and integrated it into an empow ering meaning that made sense to them. The spiritual piece can’t be partitioned. It animates the whole.
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For centuries, humans have em ployed sound in an attempt to heal and cure. The ancient Greeks believed in the power of music, using flutes, lyres and zithers to treat illness and vibrations to alleviate mental disorders. Even today, military battalions play music to boost morale.
“Research shows that vibrations are the language of the body,” says Kyle GodfreyRyan, the founder of TUNE, a New York-based tech system designed to recalibrate the nervous system with sounds. “When we work with sound, we’ re working with vibrations that can rebalance the nervous system and flood the body with endorphins.”
According to Susy Markoe Schieffelin, a healing practitioner at The Copper Vessel, in Los Angeles, “Sound vibrations work on a cellular level to recalibrate the body. Sound shifts vibrations in the body, both through entrainment—a process by which the vibrations of one object transform to match the higher vibration of another object—and by stimulating electric signals in the brain that support healing frequencies.”
Studies suggest that sound vibrations can unlock energy blockages, release ten sion and create calm and focus. For this reason, sound healing is frequently pre scribed to manage conditions like anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. Some practitioners also report anecdotal metabolic improvements, from lower blood pressure and decreased cho lesterol levels to improved sleep.
TUNE has worked with the National Institutes of Health and the Mayo Clinic
to gain scientific backing for the brand’ s devices. “Our technology reduces stress by 54 percent in 15 minutes,” GodfreyRyan claims. “It also has a massive impact on the circadian rhythm, so we ’re able to prove better sleep quality, improved metabolism and reduced stress and anxiety.”
Sound healing can take many forms, and each type has specific applications. For example, Schieffelin explains, “Gongs and Tibetan bowls are very clearing and grounding, while crystal singing bowls feel more uplifting and elevating.” It is up to the individual to find a style that works for them and their intended results.
Originating in 12th-century Tibet, these metal bowls come in different sizes, each producing a specific sound vibration that is said to work on a particular part of the brain or body. Several-sized bowls often are used together to create a holistic heal ing approach. They can be placed directly on parts of the body to stimulate circula tion and relax muscles. Singing bowls made of pure crystal quartz are popular for their pure sounds, and are believed to offer stress reduction, chakra balancing and mental clarity.
Used in healing since about 4,000 B.C., gong baths, which combine different tones and melodies to fashion multifaceted vibrations, may positively influence the mind and body by stimulating the vagus nerve. Godfrey-Ryan advises, “Gongs are amazing for trauma release, but gong work is very heavy, so if you’ve never played with sound before, this will be really intense.”
Numerous cultures—from ancient Egyptians to Tibetan throat singers—have their distinct forms of vocal toning. Hindu mantras can be especially powerful for some people because they harness the energy of specific words and intonations. Among practitioners, seven distinct tones have been linked to specific parts of the body. It is believed that these vibrations
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While musicians use these devices to en sure that their instruments are set to the correct pitch, they also can be held next to specific parts of the body by individu als seeking healing vibrations, emotional balance and pain relief. “Tuning forks are fun because you can have a very strong somatic reaction within a few seconds—they’re very powerful,” notes Godfrey-Ryan.
Solfeggio frequencies are musical tunes or sound patterns designed to stimu late the brain by syncing brain waves to specific healing frequencies. Each of the seven most popular solfeggio frequencies sets out to target a certain purpose, from improving relationships and awakening intuition to navigating change and let ting go of fear.
Binaural beats are soundscapes that create a gap between different frequencies. For example, the tune might have a tone of 210 Hertz (Hz) in the left ear and 200 Hz in the right ear, producing an illusory tone of 10 Hz, also known as a binaural beat. Brainwaves are thought to automatically align themselves with this auditory tone, which may be useful for improving focus and reducing stress.
Sound healing is finding a permanent place in modern wellness culture as more people experience its rewards. While there are myriad ways to use sound vibrations for healing purposes, it is up to each individual to find the style that resonates with them and achieves the improvements they seek. With regular practice, they may even find relief that is cumulative and long-lasting.
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The holidays are upon us, and that means decking the halls, gathering with loved ones, exchanging gifts and treats—and creating a lot of waste in the process. From Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day, Americans throw away 25 percent more trash than at any other time of year. That’s 1 million extra tons each week, primarily due to waste from holiday gifts and décor. Fortunately, there are ways to cut down on consump tion to lessen the environmental impact of the holiday season without sacrificing any joy.
Ditch grocery store lines and instead shop for the holiday meal at a nearby family farm. By participating in the local food movement, we will not only enjoy fresh, seasonal ingre dients while supporting the local economy, but also sustain farms that build soil health, promote animal well-being and offer a more delicious and nutritionally superior final product. Purchasing food directly from farmers also eliminates the extra packaging and the carbon footprint of transportation that comes with store-bought goods.
In addition to offering fruits and vegetables for holiday pies and soufflés, regional farms can also be good sources for locally sourced grains, holiday meats, baked goods and cheeses. Festive cocktails can be purchased from a neighborhood distillery, brewery or winery, many of which source their ingredients from local farmers.
Ronald Mirante, founder of Bone-In Food, runs a weekly food delivery service
that provides only sustainable, nutri ent-dense foods sourced from local farm partners. According to Mirante, “Shopping for food locally with your farmers for the holiday helps them move offerings they have raised all season long. This empowers the local food community and makes their operations sustainable by preventing food waste and allowing for economic preparation for next year’s harvest.”
For a state-by-state directory of local farmers of meat, eggs and dairy prod ucts from 100 percent pastured animals, visit EatWild.com. A directory of family farms and farmers markets, along with restaurants and grocery stores that fea ture locally produced food, can be found at LocalHarvest.org.
Instead of using unrecyclable gift wrap ping paper, switch to a recycled alterna tive or wrap gifts in pieces of fabric, news print or kraft paper that can be repur posed or recycled. To eliminate shopping and wrapping altogether, give the gift of an experience, which allows loved ones to create lasting memories.
Cater experiential gifts to the needs and wants of the recipient. An exhausted new parent will appreciate a restaurant gift certificate or a coupon to pay for a babysitter. Give the budding golfer les sons with a local pro, the theater lover tickets to an upcoming show and the selfless caregiver a spa treatment to help them feel pampered and refreshed. For the person that seems to have every thing, make a donation in their name to a worthy cause that matters deeply to them.
According to publishing executive and mother Tacy Quinn, who runs the Instagram account @friluftslivingfamily, “As our kids get older, we love to find outdoor adventure ideas that are fun to do as a family and get us off our screens. One of our holiday gift-giving tradi tions each year is to purchase or renew a membership to a local nature organi zation. Many organizations have great family programs that are included with yearly memberships, so this annual gift means we get a whole year of outdoor experiences to enjoy together. We’ve gone on full-moon hikes, tapped and harvested our own maple syrup, enjoyed solstice bonfire parties and more. Giving a membership gift helps everyone enjoy the outdoors and sustain the natural places we love.”
When it’s not possible to gift an experi ence, shop locally for gifts made of natu ral materials, such as a beautiful, wooden, cutting board, a cozy pair of wool socks or a piece of pottery handmade by local artisans. Christmas stockings can create unnecessary waste for the sake of filling them to the brim. Try replacing plastic odds and ends with fruits, nuts or hand made treats like cookies or granola for more sustainable—and tastier—stocking stuffers.
For the most sustainable holiday tree, opt for a potted or locally cut, native choice. Live trees protect the soil, serve as wildlife habitats and filter the air during the six to eight years they’re growing. They also cre ate local jobs. After the holidays are over, the potted trees can be planted. Cut live trees should either be mulched or recycled, rather than thrown in a landfill.
Making just a few simple swaps in gifting, feasting and decorating will ease holiday consumption and lessen its environmental impacts without subtracting any of the joy.
Kirby Baldwin writes for KnoWEwell, the regenerative whole health hub and a collaborative partner of Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp.
by Linda Sechrist
With all the chaos occurring in the world today, it is chal lenging to remain centered and not feel overwhelmed. Every shock ing headline seems to pull the proverbial rug out from under us. Thought leader Laureen Golden explains the dilemma this way: “Psychologically, we were raised, educated and socialized in a world that
no longer really exists. We have a new world that we must navigate, and we need a new psychology, a whole new way of being for that world. Reducing, compart mentalizing, separating things in order to understand them no longer works for us. It’s going to take work to get out of this paradigm.”
Drawing from her background in
education and social work, Golden ponders, “How does that new psychology develop when all our institutions charged with cultivating consciousness—schools, families, religious institutions and orga nizations—are set in the 19th and 20th centuries? Since learning is how we go from one paradigm to another, where do we go to learn the skills and the structures
we need to be successful in such a complex world? We can’t do it individually. We must learn in collectives.”
The paradigm shift envisioned by Golden offers an opportunity for us to access innovative methods of learning, discovery and connection, such as so ciocracy (a self-governance system based on the equality of its members); systems thinking (an approach to complexity that looks at the whole and analyzes relation ships, rather than splitting it into smaller pieces); permaculture (exploring natural ecosystems as a whole); circle methods (thinking things through as a group); and Indigenous wisdom (focusing on the interconnectedness of all things).
All of these methods focus on an ethos of collaboration and teach us how to discern wisdom, which is different than knowledge. By engaging in these conversa tions and explorations, we learn that if we tug on any one part of the web of life, we tug the whole web—an important analogy for our times.
Instead of shouting, “The sky is falling, and the seas are rising,” in response to a world that is unraveling and experiencing the growing realities of global warming, residents of St. Petersburg, Florida, are em bracing resilience. To prove that the future is born in webs of human conversation, the city is counting on collective intelligence to emerge.
Among the tools city participants are employing is The World Café, developed by Juanita Brown and David Isaac, which allows people to host group conversations around thoughtful questions. The concept is designed to evoke deeper listening and give rise to solutions for today’s challenges in a more conscious, inten tional and strategic way. Forty citizens have taken The World Café facilitation course. Employing a simple and flexible format for hosting large group dialogue, this methodology enables participants to clarify the context, create hospitable space, explore questions that matter, en courage everyone’s contribution, connect
diverse perspectives, listen together for patterns and insights, and share collective discoveries.
Other important work being applied is that of bestselling author and longtime community organizer Margaret Wheatley. Her training, which is designed to cultivate what she calls “Warriors of the Human Spirit,” arouses people’s inherent gener osity, creativity, compassion and need for community. Known as a big-systems thinker throughout her 45-year career, Wheatley has concluded that the only opportunity for change is at the local level. Questions that encourage collective learn ing became integral to creating cohesive ness in St. Petersburg this year.
Dr. Donella Meadows’ “systems think ing” has helped St. Petersburg participants understand that living systems begin as networks, shift to intentional communi ties of practice and evolve into powerful systems capable of influence. Also instruc tive has been “complexity theory”, which helped participants recognize human systems as organizations, families and communities.
“The city leaders felt conversations were important enough to invest $20,000 to cultivate a culture of conversational leadership in the neighborhoods. Another $25,000 was granted by the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay to research the outcomes. Now, the Florida Council of Churches, University of South Florida, Community Foundation of Tampa Bay and The Connection Partners have received a Community Vibrancy grant of $14,500 to pilot conversations in three neighbor hoods, spreading the skills in creating participatory democracy. Participants will host conversations in their own neighbor hoods,” says St. Petersburg resident Sharon Joy Kleitsch, founder of The Connection Partners and a longtime catalyst for ap plying strategic actions based on the new sciences of complexity theory, strategic thinking and quantum science.
“Those who have used World Café as a tool know that a culture of conversation al leadership offers citizens the oppor tunity to experience a sense of oneness and connectedness. We’ve explored what happens when we share feelings of care,
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Since 2020, a thoughtfully selected group of Florida activists—including participants from St. Petersburg—have been holding weekly online Zoom conversations that matter. In 2021, they
were joined by participants from Ohio to study the Capra Course , which is based on The Systems View of Life: A Unifying Vision by bestselling author Fritjof Capra .
“What we discovered after only two weeks was that we were ourselves a living system connecting to itself and becoming self-organized,” says Kleitsch. “We became aware that we were learning together. We were sharing what we were learning around subjects such as honoring Indigenous peoples, local food systems, the human right to clean water, reimaging capitalism and many more subjects. We’ve also bifurcated into a Sarasota [Florida] cohort. The key is, we were not random. We were a self-selected study group learning collaboratively, which is the best way I recommend activists study the Capra Course.”
Argerie Vasilakes, who is researching outcomes, explains that her work is dedicated to helping teams, communities and organizations become more coherent. “I start with traditional ways of thinking about our relationships with nature that na tive peoples have never forgotten—humans are part of nature, not apart from nature,” she explains. “To me, human organiza tions, communities, families and governments are also part of nature and examples of natural ecosystems. So, I naturally look at things from a living systems perspective.”
Vasilakes advises, “In a group that is learning together, such as those in the St. Petersburg neighborhoods, group conversa tions organized around questions specifically crafted for the
n TheWorldCafe.com n New Dimensions Radio (NewDimensions.org) n MargaretWheatley.com n DonellaMeadows.com
n A good explanation of complexity theory is at Tinyurl.com/ComplexityTheoryExplained n CapraCourse.net n InternationalFuturesForum.com n SociocracyForAll.org
n Lynn McTaggart’s books, including: Living with Intention: The Science of Using Your Thoughts to Change Your Life and the World and The Power of Eight: Harnessing the Miraculous Energies of a Small Group to Heal Others and the World
context and desired purpose of the World Café evoke a deeper kind of listening, the most important factor determining the success of a Café. They spark learning con versations that can produce insights and innovation for meeting the challenges they face. Through practicing shared listening and paying attention to themes, patterns and insights, participants begin to sense a connection to the larger whole.”
According to Wheatley, the important work is to foster critical connections. She believes it is not necessary to con vince large numbers of people to change; instead, she suggests we connect with kindred spirits. Through these relation ships and tools like The World Café, we can develop the new knowledge, practices and commitment that lead to broad-based change.
Wheatley sometimes opens her inter views with an ancient Hopi prophecy that reads as if it were applicable to our current times: “Here now is a river flow ing very fast. It is so great and swift that there are those who will be afraid, who will try to hold on to the shore. They are being torn apart and will suffer greatly. The elders say, ‘Let go of the shore, push off and go into the middle of the river. Keep your heads above the water. Know the river has its destination.’ The elders say, ‘See who is in there with you and celebrate.’ At this time in history, we are to take nothing seriously; least of all, ourselves. Gather yourselves. Everything we do now must be done in a spirit of celebration, for we are the ones we’ve been waiting for.”
Seeing who is in the river of chaos with us, we can choose to respond with, “How can I serve with what I have, where I am?” This is what any Warrior of the Human Spirit would say because in the same river of chaos, there are also the seeds of transformation. In these turbulent times when all the old boundaries are unravelling and all the old certainties are dissolving, there is a possibility for creative transformation if we work together.
Linda Sechrist is Natural Awakenings’ senior staff writer.
When hosting a holiday brunch, it may be tempting to serve breakfast and lunch classics like quiche, eggs Benedict and huevos rancheros, but many of these dishes can be full of hidden calories, unhealthy fats and too much sodium. With a few easy modifications, healthier versions are possible.
According to Jessica Levinson, a New York registered dietitian and author of 52-Week Meal Planner, it’s important to read nutrition labels, remove empty calories and introduce nutri tious alternatives. As an example, yogurt and granola parfaits may seem innocent, but are often loaded with added sugar. “A serving size of most granolas is only one-quarter of a cup, which isn’t much, so use granola sparingly,” she says, adding that parfaits made with low-fat Greek yogurt and fresh fruit instead of jam are healthier choices.
Traditional quiches are usually made with heavy cream and a buttery pie crust. Levinson recommends a crustless vegetable frittata instead, as it is naturally gluten-free. “If you don’t want to skip the crust altogether, look for a pre-made, whole wheat crust or make your own,” she says. To eliminate dairy, consider using non-dairy milk and omitting cheese in the recipe.
by Sheila Julson losangelai/AdobeStock.comLargeman-Roth, a New York registered dietitian and author of Smoothies & Juices. “It’s better to opt for oatmeal and fruit, with a drizzle of real maple syrup,” she says. Largeman-Roth likes mixing savory and sweet, to add variety and protein to the brunch plate. “Instead of just having a stack of pancakes, split it with your friends or family, and then have a small, veggiefilled omelet. You’ll feel much more satisfied.”
When putting together a menu, Levinson advocates incorporat ing all of the components of a balanced meal: lean protein, car bohydrates from whole grains, fruit and veggies, and low-fat dairy or plant-based substitutes. She says, “If you’re making pan cakes or waffles, use whole grain flour when possible, and serve with a side of yogurt, fresh fruit and real maple syrup.”
For eggs Benedict, Levinson suggests skipping the hollandaise sauce, topping the poached eggs with mashed avocado and using a whole grain bread or English muffin for the base. “Instead of ham, try smoked salmon, which has beneficial omega-3 fatty acids,” she says.
Whole grain oats are a heart-healthy option, but oatmeal served brûlée-style is topped with additional sugar, notes Frances
According to LargemanRoth, egg lovers will enjoy a veggie-packed omelet or frittata with either potatoes or bread on the side, but not both. Watch out for fried foods and use sauces and cream sparingly or find substitutes. If the family is dining out, she cautions that brunch dishes are often served with extra sauces and syrups, add ing sodium and sugar. “Try to ask for them on the side,” she advises. “It’s not about completely avoiding them, but it’s nice to be able to control the amount that you’re adding to your pancakes or waffles.”
Cranberries put a holiday twist on a classic mimosa. Drier champagnes or sparkling wines are lower in sugar. Making cranberry juice from scratch with sweeteners like maple syrup or honey is a natural alternative to com mercial cranberry juice. Prepare the cranberry juice the night before serving.
4 cups homemade (recipe below) or storebought cranberry juice
1 cup orange juice
1 bottle drier champagne, such as Ultra Brut Rosemary sprigs for garnish
Fill four champagne flutes or glassware of choice approximately halfway with cranberry juice. Add 2 Tbsp orange juice to each glass.
Top each glass with champagne. Garnish with sprig of rosemary. Refill as desired.
Recipe courtesy of Sheila Julson.
3 cups fresh cranberries 3 cups water ½ cup pure maple syrup or honey
Put fresh cranberries and water in a pot and bring to a boil. Turn heat to low and simmer for approximately 15 minutes until the berries soften and pop.
Using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth, strain the berries and return the juice to the pan. (Use leftover cranberries in smoothies, yogurt or relish.)
Gradually add maple syrup or honey until desired sweetness is achieved. Heat on low until sweetener dissolves.
Pour juice into an airtight bottle and refrigerate.
Recipe courtesy of Sheila Julson.
This healthy dish is a crowd-pleaser any time of year. It’s also gluten-free and can be modified based on whatever veggies are on hand. Omit the feta cheese for a diary-free option.
YIELD: 4 TO 6 SERVINGS
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 cup diced yellow onion
1 Serrano or jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
1 cup diced yellow bell pepper
1 cup diced green zucchini
1 cup diced yellow summer squash
2 large garlic cloves, minced (1 heaping Tbsp)
1 tsp ground cumin
½ tsp turmeric
1 tsp sweet paprika
26-28 oz diced tomatoes
2 Tbsp tomato paste
2 tsp honey
1 tsp cider vinegar
1 cup corn, frozen, fresh or canned ½ tsp kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper
¾ cup crumbled feta cheese 4 large eggs
Chopped parsley, for garnish (optional) Za’atar, for garnish (optional)
Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet (straightsided skillet is preferable). Add onions; sauté 2 minutes. Add Serrano pepper and bell peppers; sauté 4 minutes. Add zucchini and summer squash; sauté 5 minutes. Add garlic, cumin, tur meric and paprika; stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Reduce heat to medium and add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, honey, cider vinegar and corn; stir in salt and pepper. Simmer for about 10-12 minutes until the sauce has thickened and reduced.
Turn off the heat and press the crumbled feta into the tomato sauce. With the back of a spoon, make 4 indentations in the sauce. Crack eggs one at a time into a small bowl and pour into each of the 4 indentations. Carefully drag a spatula gently through the egg whites, being sure not to disturb the yolks.
Simmer over low heat for about 5 minutes, gently stirring the sauce and basting the eggs with the sauce. Cover and cook anoth er 3 to 5 minutes for runny eggs. Cook longer for well-done eggs.
Serve with a sprinkling of parsley and za’atar, if desired.
Recipe courtesy of Jessica Levinson.
Cooked on a sheet pan, these pancakes make cleanup a breeze and can be prepared the night before. Buttermilk and protein powder add satisfying nutrients.
YIELD: 12 SERVINGS
Cooking spray
2 cups buttermilk 2 eggs, beaten
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
4 Tbsp melted ghee or unsalted butter
⅓ cup maple syrup
1¼ cups whole wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup vanilla protein powder
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp sea salt
FOR THE SWIRL:
½ cup strawberries
½ cup blueberries
½ cup raspberries
1 tsp brown sugar
Powdered sugar, for topping
Preheat oven to 425° F. Line an 11-by-17-inch, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Spray parchment and sides of pan with cooking spray.
Whisk the buttermilk, eggs, vanilla, ghee and maple syrup to gether in a medium bowl. Set aside. In a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients—whole wheat flour and salt. Add the wet ingredients to the dry in three additions until just mixed. Pour into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
Blend the berry swirl ingredients in a blender until smooth.
Add ½ teaspoon of water if mixture is too stiff. Add small dol lops of the berry mixture to the top of the pancake batter. Drag a wooden toothpick or skewer through the berry mixture to create a swirled pattern.
Place the pan in the oven and bake for 11 minutes, until lightly golden. Let cool for about 5 minutes, then sprinkle with pow dered sugar. Cut into 12 squares with a knife. Enjoy warm with maple syrup. Can be stored in the fridge for up to two days.
Recipe and photo courtesy of Frances Largeman-Roth.
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Teaching children the value of generosity and kindness is not just good for the world, it is good for our kids, too. Studies have shown that acts of altruism can boost the immune system, lower blood pressure, increase self-esteem, reduce depression and lower stress levels. Selfless contributions also can foster a sense of belong ing, whether they are donating material things, sharing their time or freely conveying love and kindness. A magnanimous child is repaid with benefits that nourish the body and soul.
To transform children into givers, they need to learn how to share and comprehend other people’s feelings. Known as cognitive empathy, it involves understanding another person’s emotions on an intellectual level, taking into consideration their situation and anticipat ing how they might react.
Since the 1990s, scientists have been researching mirror neurons which respond to actions that we observe in the same way as when we actually perform those actions our selves. These neurons play a considerable role in the development of speech, language,
learning, emotional intelligence, empathy and understanding, so children need to see and receive acts of giving and love to become givers themselves.
With mental health conditions in chil dren on the rise, charitable behavior can improve their mental well-being and help them secrete “feel-good” chemicals in the brain like oxytocin, dopamine and sero tonin. “I think helping our kids experience the happiness that comes from giving to others is probably one of the most valuable ways we can nurture generosity in them,” says Lara Aknin, an assistant professor of psychology at Simon Fraser University, in
Canada. “It sets off this positive cycle. Giving makes people happy and happi ness promotes giving.”
Functional MRIs of people that do nate to charities have shown that the act of giving stimulates reward centers of the brain where endorphins are released. These hormones lower corti sol, improve blood circulation, lower blood pressure and heart rate, improve digestion, clear out toxins, help the immune system fight infections and renew energy to repair cells and fight cancer. Other benefits include lower inflammation overall, improved sleep, decreased feelings of restlessness and reductions in chronic pain.
In a 2020 study reported in JAMA Network, researchers found that young adults ages 19 to 20 that perceived higher levels of social support—the feeling that there is someone they can depend on for help should they need it—were less likely to report depressive and anxiety symptoms or suicidal ideation one year later. The study also found that even in cases where people previously experi enced mental health problems, social support was beneficial for mental health later on.
Love and secure attachments, such as those experienced through acts of giving, strengthen the body; help regulate emotions, attention and behavior; mitigate the effects of stress; and promote lifelong, healthy development.
Volunteering makes an immeasurable difference in the lives of others and creates a sense of purpose in the person doing it. Science has shown that engaging in volunteer work can decrease depression, reduce stress, increase longevity and help the person stay mentally and physically active. Volunteers get to meet others, develop new relationships and strengthen existing relationships with those that have similar goals and interests. There are many opportunities for children and parents to volunteer through school, religious and nonprofit organizations
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Random acts of kindness and generosity include smiling, holding the door open for someone and reaching out to loved ones. Include a child in these activities and en courage them to do the same. “When you see your children being generous, point it out and praise them,” recommends The Center for Parenting Education. “Help them put into words the positive feelings they may have as they help others.”
The most important ingredient to develop a child with a healthy brain and body is love. Children need positive experiences for pathways in their brain and body to work. Developing empathy for themselves and others increases emotional strength and selfregulation. Improve the life of a child—physically, emotionally and spiritually—by teaching them the simple of act of giving.
Madiha Saeed, M.D., ABIHM, is the bestselling author of The Holistic RX, an international speaker, founder of HolisticMomMD.com and director of education for KnoWEwell.com.
To transform children into givers, they need to learn how to share and comprehend other people’s feelings.
Despite the whirlwind of our to-do and places-to-go lists, the wheel of the year turns once more, al lowing us to close another chapter of our lives with grace. If we take a breath, we might notice December’s invitation to kick off our shoes, curl up in our favorite chair and drop down into our heart space.
Whether we light scented candles for am bience, drink cocoa while sitting around a bonfire or continue time-honored spiritual customs, welcoming the light can ignite hope when we need it most. By cultivating the inner sun, that place deep within us that blazes with resilience and plenty, we not only fortify ourselves, but everyone around us. Throughout the year, many of us invest in making healthy choices, but neglect soul sustenance. Swapping trivial distractions for more face-to-face conversations, answer ing someone’s forgotten email or bringing a homemade pot of soup to a neighbor that is busy packing for a move creates a feast of light during all seasons.
“Thousands of candles can be lit from
a single candle,” wrote Gautama Buddha, and perhaps we would be astounded to see how far the smallest gesture can travel. Inviting a friend that has no family to a holiday dinner or out for coffee, spending
more quality time with a child or buying a gift card for the receptionist at the dental office begets a chain reaction of small joys. When we fill our bellies with everyday magic, slow down to finish a cup of tea, turn off the news and notice the crescent moon nestled in the twilight, we become more inclined to feel blessed.
A few worthy inspirations to pass along:
n Make it a spiritual offering to choose joy today
n Close the year by letting go of a griev ance or an outdated belief
n Tell someone how they bring light into your life
n Share a favorite book that is inspiring n Acquire a new source of light—a lan tern or salt lamp—for your favorite room n Leave an uplifting quote on a loved one’s voicemail
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This is the season when people of all faiths and cultures are pushing back against the planetary darkness. We string bulbs, ignite bonfires and light candles. And we sing.
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500 Gulfstream Blvd., Suite 202 Delray Beach, FL 33483 561-243–8783
Info@DeliaWeissMD.com DeliaWeissMD.com
Internal Medicine, Primary Care, and Holistic Health for adults. Acute/chronic illness treated. Blood vessel health. Nutrition, Weight, Anti-aging, Dementia prevention, Nutrient supplement consultation.
We take a proactive health and wellness approach. Telemedicine and private medical text messaging. Home visits for Medicare homebound. We accept insurances, Medicare, and direct pay.
DR. DEBORAH ARMENTI 561-285-1479, Fort Lauderdale AMysticalAge@yahoo.com AMysticalAge.com
Empower Yourself/ Holistic, Healer/ Health Coach Life/ Relationship Guide to help you with the when, what, and why of past experiences. Be empowered to a higher level of mind, body, and spirit. Expertise includes: Relationships, finance, family, health, past life influences, life purpose, path fulfillment, energy healing, and spiritual health.
JANE GRAY FORD 561-827-3319
JaneGrayFord.com
It’s all about energy! Blockages occur in the physical body through karma, genetics, or experiences. Ford uses Hypnosis and an Intuitive understanding of energy frequencies to help heal her clients.
DELIA WEISS MD & WELLNESS
Delia Weiss
500 Gulfstream Blvd., Suite 202 Delray Beach, FL 33483 561-243–8783
Info@DeliaWeissMD.com DeliaWeissMD.com
Holistic Medical Cannabis consultation, rapid certification, guidance, treatment for many conditions including: Sleep; Pain; Stress; Cancer therapy sideeffects; Medicine side-effects. $155.00.
Call or Text 561-243-8783; or Email: Info@DeliaWeissMD.com.
HEALING MOMENTS HOLISTIC WELLNESS CENTER
“A Healing Playroom”
Tracy McDonough MSW LMT
3200 N Federal Highway #107 Boca Raton, FL 33431 561-931-2187
Spa@HealingMomentsFL.com
We offer Post-Surgery Lymphatic Drainage, Massage Therapy, Certified Health Coaching, Physical Therapy, Reiki / Quantum Touch Healing, Vibroacoustic Sound Therapy, Meditation, Chakra Balancing, BEMER Therapy, Full Spectrum Infrared Sauna, Kangen Water and many other healing products and services. Goals are: Stress Reduction, Pain Management, Detoxification, & more. MM36169, MA27196
610 N Dixie Hwy, Lantana FL 33462
561-221-7123
DonatelliWellness.com
James Donatelli, Certified Rolfer™, Energy Healer, and Life Coach, specializes in challenging cases of chronic pain, scoliosis, accident recovery, cosmetic surgery recovery, and diet-free weight-loss. #MA69175. See ad page 21.
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Rita Zachelmayer RH Reiki Master Shaman
370 Camino Gardens Blvd., Suite 112
Boca Raton, FL 33432 561-573-7569
RitaZachelmayer@icloud.com
TheSeedingReiki.com
Reiki is a technique that brings relaxation, stress reduction, and harmony. It’s a chance to take a break and to be kind to yourself. Our pets love reiki too!
See ad page 17.
THE CRYSTAL GARDEN
2610 N Federal Hwy., Boynton Beach, FL 561-369-2836
TheCrystalGarden.com
A unique gift store, book store, and spiritual center with more than 50 events a month. Check the calendar and website for listings. See ad page 9.
GOT SPROUTS?
8420 Resource Rd Riviera Beach, 33404 561-689-9464
Info@GotSprouts.com
GotSprouts.com
Purveyors of Quality Wheatgrass, Sprouts, Juicers, Seed and Supplies. We supply Juice bars, Restaurants, Green Markets, Grocery Stores, and The General Public with Healthy Sprouts! We Ship and Deliver. See ad page 26.
LOURDES STARSHOWER
561-843-1261
LourdesTantra@gmail.com
TantraHealerFlorida.com
Lourdes Starshower is an Advanced Certified Tantra Educator and Founder of the Ecstatic Dakini Tantra Practitioner Certification Program. Sacred Sexuality Coach, Relationship Coach, Clairvoyant Energy Healer, Ordained Minister, Hypnotherapist and EMDR Therapist. Video program, “Tantra Practices for Divine Ecstasy.” Private PBG office or Zoom meetings. A free phone consultation available.
Effective treatments for physical & concussive trauma, dementia, and more.
Oxygen Rescue Care Centers of America 525 NE 3rd Ave, Ste 107 Delray Beach, FL 33444 call 561-819-0412
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