Natural Awakenings Magazine, Palm Beach County, Florida, February '23

Our Special Edition

this month on Heart-Healthy Living includes several articles that provide insights and tips for creating an internal environment that supports heart health

This month’s feature article by Dawn Carr, A Holistic Approach to Eradicating Modern Day Slavery, is about Professor Dr. Roza Pati’s inspirational stand toward ending this global scourge, leading the way to collaborate with a multitude of organizational types worldwide. Expand your heart; be inspired; read how these organizations are making a difference in addressing human trafficking and how you can make your own, beginning on page 16.

Bruce Cryer on His Love Affair with the Heart is this month’s article in the Wise Words Department, reminding us of the power and intelligence of the heart in coordinating all dimensions of our body and mind. Through focused breathing, Cryer shares how he connects himself to all of humanity as one heart(beat). Read more about his simple yet effective method for tapping into this power . Open to page 20 and keep yourself young at heart—incorporating the strategy/therapy of life-long learning.

A New Chapter is an inside view into the process of the acquisition of Natural Awakenings Publishing Corporation (NAPC) by KnoWEwell, two successful companies, each promoting health and wellness, uniting. NAPC and KnoWEwell conjoin to provide a wider platform, becoming a “solution for consciousness, healing, and hope.” See page 26.

The Conscious Eating Department article on Nourish the Heart delves into topics such as fiber, fat, protein, beverages, and probiotics. Also included are recipes for two main dishes to enjoy and add to your collection—maybe don your apron and turn to page 10.

Our Healing Ways article this month is about mindfulness and the health benefits of being present in the presence of the now moment. Additionally, couples research indicates that practicing gratitude and forgiveness can contribute to both physical

and emotional health. Read what therapists say about the many ways a few moments of mindfulness practice can usher in the ability to build stronger, healthier relationships.

Children observing the kind, caring interactions of their caretakers/parents will model that behavior themselves. For a deeper dive into this higher consciousness process, see page 14.

Healthy habits begin in childhood. This month’s Healthy Kids Department article serves to remind us about the importance of setting the stage for a healthy lifestyle through the foods and beverages we choose for our children to enjoy. What actions can we take for children to bloom into strong, resilient adults? How can we maintain a healthy heart? Learn what functional medicine research reveals about the connection between food and its impact on the health of our internal organs, like the liver. Heart-Healthy Kids by Ana-Maria Temple, M.D. is found on page 22.

The human body is a most complex technology, with the heart’s energetic reach quite profound. Keeping the heart open/soft and peaceful allows for the true “currency” to circulate, especially beneficial when it’s the currency of love outflowing into the world of form. No better legacy can one continuously give, breath by breath, heartbeat by heartbeat, exuding the energy of gratitude/Love. This February, may we all begin and maintain our healing journey to wholeness, allowing this heart-based month to be a reminder to embrace heartbased consciousness ongoingly, upgrading our ability to live synchronistically a life of purpose, meaning, and value.

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7 MENTAL HEALTH BENEFITS OF BREASTFEEDING

9 TURNING VEGETABLE WASTE INTO PLASTIC

10 NOURISH THE HEART Foods That Promote Cardiac Healing

14 LOVE IN THE PRESENT MOMENT Mindfulness for Couples

16 A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO ERADICATING MODERN DAY SLAVERY

20 BRUCE CRYER on His Love Affair with the Heart

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Budding Herbalist Program Now Online

Herbs & Owls is now offering their Budding Herbalist program online to teach participants how to confidently select and use herbs for themselves and with family and friends.

The Budding Herbalist Program is taught by Registered Herbalist (AHG) and Flower Essence Practitioner Gina Kearney. “Many students wanted to take the program but could not come in person,” shares Kearney; “the full program is now online with live office hours and an active student community discussion forum.”

Students will connect deeply with plants through this introduction to Herbal Medicine program which includes the art of blending and making tea; herbs for the nervous, immune, cardiac, respiratory, and digestive systems; creating home apothecary; an introduction to vibrational healing and flower essences; the medicinal benefits of cacao; and more.

The course consists of seven core classes with bonus classes, live office hours and community support. This program qualifies for seven CE credits from the Florida Board of Nursing for RN, LPN, CAN and ARNPs. Program Evaluation and Test are required for CE credits.

Location: 725 N. Hwy. A1A, D-103, Jupiter. For more information and/or to register, visit HerbsAndOwls.com. See ad page 30.

Remembering Yourself as a Powerful, Magnificent Being = True Self Love and Wellness

Leslie McGuirk, famed astrologer, welcomes Rena Joy and Soothe Your Soul, a new health and wellness store, to Jupiter.

LM: We're excited to have you here in Jupiter.

RJ: I recently moved from California where I followed a vision in a meditation to open Soothe Your Soul. After serving the community there for 27 years, I got the intuitive message I was needed in Florida.

LM: I see you have an extensive inventory of crystals and gemstone jewelry; what else do you carry?

RJ: The store is really about total health and wellness in every aspect of our lives, including helping people remember they are a powerful, magnificent being, and that leads to trusting and

Whole Body Thermal Imaging and Ultrasound for Palm Beach County Area

Thermal Imaging & Southwest Medical

Thermal Imaging is excited to partner with First Choice Chiropractic and Well Care Integrative Medicine to provide digital infrared thermal imaging to Venice and the surrounding areas. While known best for early detection of pathology in breast screening, these same benefits of medical thermography extend as well to the whole body. This unique test of physiology can provide clinical markers for early-stage disease as well as the origins of undiagnosed pain syndromes by mapping thermal abnormalities in the body. The scanning procedure emits zero radiation, is noninvasive, and painless.

Southwest Medical Thermal Imaging is an experienced and well-established clinic that has been proudly serving southwest Florida since 2011. Their technicians are certified by the American College of Clinical Thermology (ACCT). All interpreting physicians are doctors of osteopath (DO) or medical doctors (MD), board certified by the ACCT.

Those interested in a proactive and preventative approach to whole health can truly benefit from medical thermography and ultrasound. Being educated on the use of thermography and ultrasound aid in early disease detection and prevention can be a major health key.

Make this one a commitment to whole health, knowing scans are risk-radiation- and pain-free.

For more information, contact Taryn Brandt, 239-949-2011, Taryn@ThermalClinic.com, and/or visit ThermalClinic.com. Well Care Integrative Medicine, 1820 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Ste. 212, West Palm Beach. See ad page 13.

loving oneself—the ultimate healing. All aspects of healing are important, so I carry cutting-edge healing remedies for physical, emotional and spiritual health, including aromatherapy, flower essences, herbal extracts, bulk herbs, lypospheric nutrients, detoxification remedies, EMF protection, vibrational tools and devices, and herbs for pets. In California, they call me "Dr. Rena".

LM: Oh, really?

RJ: With 48 years of studying all aspects of health and wellness along with my intuitive skills, I can usually tune in to exactly what a person needs to heal holistically, which always includes emotionally and spiritually. My intention is to empower people so I plan on doing classes which will be posted on Facebook and Instagram, SootheYourSoulJunoBeach, or call 561-650-2226.

LM: Welcome to Jupiter!

RJ: Thank you so much, I am very grateful to be here.

Location: 827 Donald Ross Rd., Juno Beach. For more information, email RenaJoy@SootheYourSoul.com and visit SootheYourSoul.com. See ad page 7.

Mental Health Benefits of Breastfeeding

Add maternal mental health benefits to the well-documented physical advantages that breastfeeding offers to moms and their infants. A systematic review published in the Journal of Women’s Health found that breastfeeding was associated with overall improved maternal mental health outcomes. A majority of the studies concluded that breastfeeding was connected to fewer mental health symptoms. Thirty-six of the 55 articles reported significant relationships between breastfeeding and reduced symptoms of postpartum depression and anxiety. Notably, when breastfeeding challenges arose or when the actual experience of breastfeeding didn’t meet expectations, five studies reported negative mental health symptoms.

The researchers suggest that breastfeeding may have protective effects on mental health due to the release of oxytocin—also known as the love hormone— which is associated with decreased maternal stress levels and anxiety. This suggests that breastfeeding may have immediate, short-term effects on maternal mood. Further research is needed to help provide better personalized breastfeeding and mental health counseling to moms.

If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, it goes to his heart. ~Nelson Mandela

Zinc for Colds and Flu

A study published in BMJ Open evaluated the use of zinc for the prevention or treatment of acute viral respiratory tract infections (RTI) in adults. As a treatment for colds and flu, zinc reduced symptoms by two days, compared to the placebo. The researchers surmised that of 100 people with upper respiratory infections, 19 of them recovered by day seven as a result of the zinc treatment. Symptom severity appeared to be lower for those treated with zinc—with improvements seen by day three. Those taking zinc experienced an 87 percent lower risk of developing severe symptoms.

In terms of the prevention of colds and flu-like illness, taking zinc was found to have a modest effect compared to the placebo, with one out of 20 infections prevented. Preventive effects were most significant in reducing severe symptoms. Overall, there was evidence suggesting zinc might prevent RTI symptoms and shorten its duration. Researchers were unable to clearly ascertain the efficacy of different dosages and delivery (oral or nasal spray).

Weighted Blanket for Better Sleep

Weighted blankets may be a non-drug option to help ease conditions like insomnia and anxiety by allowing the body to release more melatonin (a hormone that promotes sleep) at bedtime.

In a new study published in the Journal of Sleep Research, researchers from Uppsala University in Sweden measured the amount of melatonin, oxytocin and cortisol in the saliva of subjects after sleeping with either a light blanket or a weighted blanket. They found that using a weighted blanket helped naturally increase production of melatonin by 32 percent. There were no significant changes in the levels of oxytocin, cortisol or sympathetic nervous system activity.

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Turning Vegetable Waste into Plastic

The World Economic Forum estimates that about 400 million tons of plastic waste are produced globally each year and that 98 percent of single-use plastic products are made from fossil fuels. So, the prospect of replacing the petroleum in plastic with a plant material is exciting news for the planet and humanity.

Toresyoku, a Japanese firm, has developed technology that efficiently removes cellulose (dietary fiber) from plant material for use in plastic production. Using vegetable waste, such as cabbage cores, rice husks, coffee grounds and the leaves and stems of tomatoes and broccoli from local farms, the company extracts the cellulose

through hydrolysis (heating under pressure in water) and component decomposition (using enzymes).

Not only does the cellulose reduce the use of petroleum-based materials, but it may also increase the strength of the plastic being made for products such as plastic bottles, appliances and car bumpers. The company expects to start operating their factory soon and be able to process up to a ton of plant waste a day. While other companies have been able to extract cellulose from wood chips, Toresyoku’s technology is more efficient and can be done for a fraction of the cost of competing technologies.

Reforestation Is More Than Planting Trees

The United Nations designated 2021 to 2030 the Decade on Ecosystem Restoration to prevent, halt and reverse the degradation of ecosystems on every continent and in every ocean. To that end, the European Union and 26 nations, along with donor support, recently pledged $16 billion to protect, restore and sustainably manage forests. A significant portion of the monies will be spent on reforestation.

Many reforestation projects focus on the number of trees planted, with less attention to how well they survive, how diverse the resulting forests are or how much carbon they store. A study of data from 176 reforestation sites found that on average only 44 percent of newly planted trees last more than five years, with some sites reporting a sapling survival rate of less than 20 percent.

Several stud-

ies have explored ways to improve survival rates. Promising measures include planting near mature trees, fencing out cattle, improving soil conditions, planting native species first to pave the way for other tree species and involving local people to support reforestation efforts.

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The right food choices don’t just prevent heart disease and help shrink artery plaque, they also nourish and heal the heart. For a healthy ticker, enjoy these five food groups every day.

Fabulous Fiber

Fiber is the roughage in vegetables, fruits, beans and nuts, and it is loaded with agebusting nutrients. Eating fiber suppresses appetite, promotes weight loss, improves blood sugar and cholesterol levels, decreases inflammation and feeds a healthy gut microbiome. The challenge is to get more fiber every day. Too often, people consume fiber from processed grains and flour, and the sugar load that comes with grain fiber has many adverse impacts on heart health. The best option is to enjoy daily fiber from the following sources: three cups of colorful vegetables; two pieces of fruit, such as one cup of berries and one apple; two handfuls of nuts and seeds; and one-half to one cup of beans.

Smart Fat

Clinical studies show that enjoying fats from seafood, extra-virgin olive oil and nuts decreases the risk of a heart attack and stroke without causing weight gain. Healthy

Nourish the Heart

FOODS THAT PROMOTE CARDIAC HEALING

by Steven Masley, M.D., FAHA, FACN, CNS

fats improve cholesterol levels, assist with blood sugar control, are critical for the brain, improve hormone balance and reduce inflammation.

Fats enhance the texture of food, adding that smooth, creamy mouth feel to a meal that makes eating a pleasure. Enjoy healthy fats from avocados, seeds and dark chocolate daily.

Clean (Not Mean) Protein

Raising animals in large-scale conventional operations with cruel living conditions is not just mean, it also produces less nutritious meat that can be loaded with hormones, antibiotics and pesticides. Choose clean protein instead, which does not contain added hormones, pesticides and other toxins. Good sources of protein are organic dairy products and eggs, wild seafood and animal protein that has been grass-fed or organically fed while living on open pasture. Beans are also a great protein-packed choice that improves blood sugar and cholesterol profiles. They are the most powerful anti-aging food ever tested.

Beneficial Beverages

Start with at least four cups of water per day. It doesn’t matter whether it’s flat or sparkling, so long as it’s pure. Pure water can be purchased or made at home or at work with a reverse osmosis filter system.

Except for people that are caffeine sensitive, one to two servings of caffeinated beverages can be enjoyed daily. In moderation,

those tea and coffee pigments are good for us.

Don’t forget a fiber- and protein-rich smoothie to stay satisfied and revved up all morning. A balanced and delicious recipe includes one serving of protein powder, frozen organic cherries or blueberries, almond milk and chia seeds.

Take advantage of the option to enjoy wine with dinner—just be sure to limit wine intake to no more than two servings daily.

Avoid any beverage with added sugar or commercial sweeteners. Don’t be fooled into drinking juice; without the fiber, fruit juice is much closer to drinking soda than to eating fruit.

Powerful Probiotics

Not only do probiotics help gut function— a healthy gut microbiome decreases inflammation and supports weight control. The latest research reveals that the microbes in the gut have a dramatic impact on the risk for heart disease, as well. Because healthy microbes feed on fiber, eating fiber is good for the gut microbiome, too.

The right gut microbes offer numerous benefits. They lower harmful cholesterol levels, improve blood sugar levels, lower blood pressure to normal levels, assist with weight loss, decrease inflammation and decrease production of trimethylamine N-oxide (also known as TMAO), a marker for heart disease. Support the gut microbiome by eating probiotic food sources daily, such as yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, pickled veggies and miso.

Dr. Steven Masley is a physician, nutritionist, trained chef, clinical professor at the University of South Florida and creator of health programs for public television. He is the author of The 30-Day Heart Tune-Up. Learn more at DrMasley.com.

FRITTATA WITH SPINACH, MUSHROOMS AND CHEESE

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YIELD: 4 TO 6 SERVINGS

½ lb fresh spinach, washed and drained, stems removed, chopped

2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

½ medium sweet onion, finely chopped

2 cups mushrooms, sliced

½ tsp sea salt

1 tsp Italian herb seasoning

2 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped

8 large cage-free, organically fed eggs

2 Tbsp organic, whole fat milk (or sour cream)

½ cup organic Comté (or Gruyère) cheese, grated

¼ cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, grated

Preheat oven to 375° F.

Place spinach in a saucepan with ½ cup of water. Cover with a lid and allow to steam on high heat for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and drain; squeeze out excess water. Set aside.

Heat a sauté pan to medium heat; add olive oil, then onion; stir occasionally. After 1 minute, add mushrooms and continue heating for about 3 to 4 minutes until the onion is translucent and the mushrooms have softened.

Add garlic and Italian herbs and heat 1 minute, then remove from heat. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and milk together.

Stir in the Comté or Gruyère cheese, steamed spinach and sautéed onions with mushrooms.

Grease a pie dish with extra virgin olive

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oil, then pour the egg and vegetable mixture into the pie dish. Sprinkle Parmigiano Reggiano cheese over the top.

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until it has the texture of custard—trembling and barely set. For a golden crust, turn on the broiler for the last couple minutes of

baking, but don’t over-bake, or it will get tough. Check it 5 minutes before it’s supposed to be done.

This recipe and photo were excerpted from The Mediterranean Method. © 2019 Steven Masley, M.D. Used with permission of Harmony Books. All rights reserved.

~Swami Sivananda

RATATOUILLE

YIELD: 4 SERVINGS

1 medium eggplant (remove ends and any damaged skin), cut into 1-inch cubes

2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

1 medium sweet onion, diced

½ tsp sea salt

¼ tsp ground black pepper

½ tsp oregano, dried

½ tsp fines herbes (or Italian herb seasoning), dried

3 small zucchini, chopped into ½-inch cubes (about 2½ cups)

2 small yellow squash, chopped into ½-inch cubes (about 2 cups)

2 Tbsp white wine

3 medium tomatoes, chopped (about 2½ cups)

4 medium garlic cloves, minced

1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley

1 tsp fresh rosemary, diced

1 Tbsp fresh basil, chopped

⅛ tsp paprika or cayenne powder (or to taste)

1 lb firm tofu, cubed, or 15 oz cooked cannellini beans (optional)

Fresh herbs for garnish (parsley, basil, and/ or thyme)

This fragrant side dish from southern France is packed with nutrients. It goes well with chicken or fish, and especially a soufflé.

To convert this from a side dish to a complete meal, add 1 pound of cubed tofu or 15 ounces of cooked cannellini beans.

Can be served hot or cold and usually tastes better when served the next day.

Steam eggplant on the stove top for 6

minutes or microwave in a glass container for 4 minutes. Cook until tender.

Heat a pan on medium heat and add olive oil; add the onion, salt, black pepper, oregano and fines herbes. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes or until onions are soft and translucent.

Add zucchini, yellow squash, eggplant and wine; stir. Cover and heat for 3 to 4 minutes, until the vegetables soften, stirring occasionally.

Add the tomatoes, garlic and fresh herbs; cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 4 to 10 minutes, until squash softens and the flavors blend.

For a touch of heat, add paprika or cayenne pepper. Garnish with fresh herbs.

Excerpted from The 30-Day Heart TuneUp. Copyright © 2021 Dr. Steven Masley, Used with permission from Little, Brown Spark, New York, NY. All rights reserved.

YIELD:

1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

1 medium onion, chopped

¼ tsp sea salt

1 cup mushrooms, sliced

1 tsp dried Italian herbs (rosemary, thyme, oregano, basil)

¼ tsp ground black pepper

3 large carrots, chopped

1 medium fennel bulb, chopped into ½-inch pieces (or 3 celery stalks)

1 cup red wine

1 medium red bell pepper, chopped

1 cup chopped tomatoes or tomato sauce

2 cups low sodium vegetable or fish broth

1 pound mussels and/or clams in the shell, scrubbed clean

1 pound fresh whitefish, cut into 1-inch pieces (tilapia, cod, snapper, catfish)

½ pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined 8 large sea scallops

½ cup fresh parsley, chopped

Heat a large stew pot over mediumhigh heat. Add oil, onions, salt, mushrooms, herbs and black pepper; stir for 2 minutes.

Add carrots and fennel; cook another 2 minutes. Add wine to deglaze for 30 seconds while stirring. Add bell pepper, tomato sauce and broth; simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, unless the seafood is super fresh, soak fish, shrimp and scallops in orange juice or milk for 10 minutes. Rinse and drain when ready to add them to the pot. Bring another pan with a steamer tray to a boil; add the mussels and/or clams; cook

until they open, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain, saving 1 cup of the liquid for later use.

Increase the temperature under the large stew pot to medium-high and add the fish, shrimp and scallops. Heat 4 to 5 minutes until shrimp are pink and fish is cooked.

Add the drained mussels and clams plus 1 cup of the reserved clam/mussel liquid; simmer another minute.

Ladle stew into bowls and garnish with parsley. This stew is fabulous accompanied with a tossed green salad on the side or as a second course. Be sure to set the table with additional large bowls for discarded shells.

Recipe excerpted from The 30-Day Heart Tune-Up by Steven Masley, M.D. Copyright © 2021 by Steven Masley, M.D. Used with permission of Little, Brown Spark, New York, NY. All rights reserved.

Love in the Present Moment

MINDFULNESS FOR COUPLES

by Marlaina Donato

Jam-packed schedules and answering the demands of everyday life can trip us up and break the spell of even the most solid intimate partnership. With dulled senses, it is easy and all too common to go on autopilot. Like abandoned gardens, heart-unions can become casualties of neglect and the absence of joy.

Mindfulness—awareness and cultivation of the present moment—has been shown to lower blood pressure, reduce anxiety and depression and deepen our appreciation of what we have. Relationships can expand and strengthen when couples practice the art of being in the “now”. A 2021 study involving 1,360 heterosexual couples published in the Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy indicates that gratitude and forgiveness also contribute to satisfaction, both relational and sexual.

Conscious Hearts

“Mindfulness practice comes in many forms: journaling, meditation, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, tai chi or breathwork, to name just a few. By routinely practicing mindfulness, we are able to deepen our own awareness of what we are feeling and how we want to respond to someone we care about,” explains Moraya Seeger DeGeare, in-house relationship expert for Paired, an app for couples.

Maci Daye, the author of Passion and Presence: A Couple’s Guide to Awakened Intimacy and Mindful Sex says, “Even a few minutes a day of mindfulness practice can rewire the brain, build new habits and help us dis-identify from our limiting beliefs, stories and intense emotions.” This is a critical factor in transcending personal triggers and promoting conflict resolution. She emphasizes that couples often go into fight-or-flight mode because they feel threatened by their partner’s non-verbal behavior or are triggered by old, painful wounds.

Daye, a licensed professional counselor and certified sex therapist, notes, “Mindful couples are less attached to being ‘right’ and explore their own sensitivities instead of blaming their partners.” Once “awakened intimacy” is put into practice, couples become interested in each other’s perspectives and team up to heal and grow. In addition to formal training, she suggests bringing presence to all aspects of life. “Couples can engage their senses when they hug, touch or hold hands,” Daye explains. “They can pause to look at each other when they say hello and goodbye. They can slow down and taste their food, savoring every bite. These behaviors also make sexual experiences more sensual, intimate and connecting.”

Taking a few moments for eye contact, the brush of a hand or compassionate interaction can strengthen bonds. DeGeare, who is also a couple’s therapist at BFF Therapy, in Beacon, New York, recommends slowing down together to get in sync. “This could be going for a walk, cooking or listening to the same podcast and talking about it later. It helps the body tune into your partner a bit and connect. The time you spend doing this outside of the bedroom will deepen your connection in the bedroom.” She suggests bringing movement like a shared dance or yoga class into the mix to foster connection, as well as setting “dedicated times to check in through the week or month, uninterrupted.”

A Deeper Dive

Daily verbal exchanges beyond the mundane can amplify resonance between two people. “Asking questions is vitally important, as it cultivates curiosity—but not the day-to-day questions, such as, ‘What are you doing today’ or ‘What do you want for dinner?’” says Debbie Lambert, co-author of The Mindful Couple. The Del Mar, California, couples counselor and life coach encourages people to ask, “What scares you today? What is the most important thing that you would like to create today? What was one thing that made you grateful today, and what is one thing that disappointed or frustrated you today? What is one thing I can do for you today? These types of questions scrape the surface of knowing and create intimacy and connection.”

Lambert compares the practice of mindfulness to a beautiful dance—flowing, loving and creative—that can change future generations. “The energy from such a dance extends far beyond the couple,” she says. “It can be felt intimately by anyone in its presence. When parents dance this dance, their children are bathed in a high-vibrating energy. They feel safe and loved. Most importantly, they learn a model for how to be in a loving relationship.”

Marlaina Donato is an author, visionary painter and recording artist. Connect at WildflowerLady.com.

A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO ERADICATING Modern Day Slavery

by Dawn Carr

Taking a holistic approach to the extremely complex global issue of modern day slavery (human trafficking) requires the efforts of many disciplines and, for survivors, it’s a lifelong journey with heart-centered healing and personal empowerment. Becoming educated about what trafficking is and how to recognize victims should involve government entities, law enforcement, mental health counselors, the private sector, and organizations, all working together to identify these crimes, promote changing laws and policies, and helping victims become empowered leaders.

The journey to getting more involved starts by seeing the value of every individual, and then educating ourselves about

this scourge that occurs in nearly all cultures and countries. For those who have been coerced, kidnapped, or born into slavery, we have to collectively demand their freedom to reconnect with their families. Some enslaved people are hidden while others live in plain sight. Modern day slaves are all around us, as service providers, workers in a manufacturing facility, workers in the fields, crew members on a ship, or anyone at other locations. A person who has been trafficked loses their freedom to change jobs.

Therefore, many organizations working together is the key to meaningful cultural change. This article is about one organization and one woman whose mission is working with others to eradicate

Prof. Dr. Roza Pati

human trafficking—meet Prof. Dr. Roza Pati. Inspired by her work against human trafficking since the early 1990s, Dr. Pati founded in 2010 the John J. Brunetti Human Trafficking Academy, an institute she continues to direct. Formerly a Member of Parliament and a Cabinet Member serving as the Secretary of State for Youth and Women of Albania, Dr. Pati has a wealth of experience in public service and academia. In 2012, Dr. Pati was appointed by Pope Benedict XVI and had the honor at that time of being the only person selected to represent the United States to serve as a Member of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace at the Vatican. In 2020, she was appointed by Pope Francis to serve as Member of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, The Vatican. She is a globally published author of books, book chapters and law review articles in multiple languages and she lectures at academic, governmental and intergovernmental institutions around the world.

Located in Miami Gardens, The John J. Brunetti Human Trafficking Academy of St. Thomas University College of Law is at the forefront of work that upholds and advances the inherent value, worth, and dignity of each human being. For more than a decade, the Academy has been developing education programs, conducting research, and advocating for laws and policies to fight human trafficking throughout the world and to empower survivor leadership in our global community.

The Academy offers specialized training and technical assistance to countries, government entities, academic institutions, the private sector, faith-based organizations, and the community at large on a multitude of issues related to the crime of trafficking. To date, the Academy has influenced thousands of leaders and community members domestically and abroad. As part of St. Thomas University College of Law’s LL.M./J.S.D. Program in Intercultural Human Rights, the Academy addresses human trafficking from the perspective of human rights law and the development of every person as a whole person. This college is the first

academic institution in South Florida to shed light on the magnitude and scope of human trafficking, and it is one of the pioneers in fighting human trafficking nationwide.

Since 2004, under the leadership of international scholar and expert, Prof. Dr. Roza Pati, laws and policy recommendations were formulated as The Miami Declaration of Principles on Human Trafficking. This declaration has guided

law- and policy-makers nationally and internationally.

In 2010, Dr. Pati formally founded the Academy with the support of a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance. In 2017, the late John J. Brunetti, a successful South Florida businessman and philanthropist, made a generous donation to the Academy that now proudly bears his name, enabling it to continue working

as a premier institution for training and education about human trafficking.

Today, the Academy continues its legacy as a trailblazing leader in viewing trafficking as a gross violation of human rights and an affront to human dignity. Its interdisciplinary approach to human trafficking includes considering solutions that go beyond the justice system. The focus of the Academy’s curriculum is human trafficking as a crime and a social phenomenon, deeply ingrained in the culture of countries of origin, transit, and destination.

Each year, the Academy develops a robust curriculum delivered in ex cathedra style and through interactive working groups, all taught and facilitated by leading experts who provide innovative perspectives, insights, and a wealth of experience and knowledge with participants.

The Academy focuses on reading the signs of the times and in empowering men and women of goodwill to renew

their commitment to improving human conditions and reducing the vulnerability that makes people susceptible to human trafficking worldwide. By way of example, focus has been put on the issue of migration, particularly the refugee and migration crisis and the related increases in criminal activities, including human trafficking and smuggling. Organized criminal activity is on the rise, and its modus operandi is beyond ruthless. The Academy has influenced law- and policy-makers internationally as well. Every year, the Academy, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program and the Global Ties Miami, hosts delegations of international government officials and professionals from every continent to highlight the need for a vanguard involvement of institutions of

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BRUCE CRYER on His Love Affair With the Heart

by Kirby Baldwin

Bruce Cryer has been called a Renaissance man because of a varied, four-decade career as a singer, actor, dancer, publisher, author, marketing executive, teacher and coach. In New York City, he played The Boy for 800 performances in the world’s longest running musical, The Fantasticks. He co-authored the book, From Chaos to Coherence: The Power to Change Performance, was lead writer of the Harvard Business Review article titled “Pull the Plug on Stress” and taught at the Stanford Graduate School of Business.

Cryer was part of the original leadership team and former CEO of the HeartMath Institute, which has scientifically studied heart-brain communications and deepened our understanding of how the workings of the heart can influence human perceptions, emotions, intuition and health. For three decades, he has dedicated himself to developing and teaching stress reduction and resilience techniques that tap into the power and intelligence of the heart.

As one of the leaders of HeartMath, what did you hope to achieve?

Part of what motivated me to join the original HeartMath team was the notion that the heart is much more than a pump. The values we associate with the heart— courage, wisdom, love, compassion—were being viewed as completely separate from the physical heart. Before founding HeartMath, Doc Childre discovered that anything he did in life that succeeded—a job, a diet, an exercise program, a relationship—worked better if he “put his heart into it”. Childre also realized that every major religion, culture and civilization revered the heart throughout history. However, the Western scientific method had reduced the human body to individual components and viewed the heart as a “fantastical machine”. This perspective was inadequate to explain the profound feelings of love, care and even grief we experience in the heart.

How has HeartMath evolved through the years?

The core message of HeartMath has always been this: Human beings have a remarkably well-integrated system with physical, mental, emotional and spiritual dimensions. The heart’s intelligence helps to coordinate all these aspects. The phrase “follow your heart” has actual scientific meaning.

HeartMath’s work has been validated through more than 400 peer-reviewed studies. When we started in the early 1990s, we were a research, education and training organization. Our discoveries using heart-rate variability proved to a mainstream, scientific audience that individuals can regulate their hearts, minds and emotions to produce profound changes in health, well-being, brain function and performance.

How can HeartMath positively impact people’s lives?

HeartMath is a beautiful and simple system that allows people to adapt to life’s relentless change and uncertainty and find balance. The brain directly benefits from the heart’s balancing capacity, which then facilitates expression, communication, listening, reaction times, coordination and emotional strength. Having survived two life-threatening conditions and then rediscovering many sources of creative expression in myself, I’ve learned that our capacity to keep growing and learning is one of the greatest gifts of being human. Research is now confirming that the more we stay active, interested and curious in life, the more we continue to create a flexible, youthful brain. A childlike spirit of delight and wonder is something we can tap into our entire lives.

How do you practice HeartMath in your own life?

I use heart-focused breathing many times each day. The idea is to inhale for about five seconds and then exhale for about five seconds while keeping your focus in the area of the heart. This 10-second cycle is the optimal pace allowing our systems to find balance and coherence. Sometimes I sit and radiate love to someone I care about or a situation in trouble. Heart-focused breathing has been an integral part of my life for 30 years. I do this not only to maximize my own health physically, mentally and emotionally, but also to connect with humanity as one family, one heart.

Why do you encourage people to develop heartfocused coherence?

The heart is a key center of intelligence for our human system. The practice of breathing and focusing our attention on the heart is the first step to bring the heart and brain into coherent alignment. As we breathe in qualities we value—kindness, compassion, love—and then exhale worries, tension, anxiety or fear, a surprising power is unleashed. More than 30 years ago, I dedicated my life to this path of the heart. It’s an incredible journey.

Kirby Baldwin writes and edits for KnoWEwell, the Regenerative Whole Health Hub and the parent company of Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp.

Heart-Healthy Kids

SETTING A COURSE FOR CARDIOVASCULAR WELLNESS

by Ana-Maria Temple, M.D.

When a middle-aged, thin adult comes to the hospital with heart attack symptoms, the doctors will ask about family health history; alcohol, drug and cigarette use; current medications; and cholesterol levels. But because the person is thin, they may not question their diet. In reality, the food choices we’ve made since childhood may determine our likelihood of developing heart disease as adults. Heart-healthy diets for kids can establish a healthful baseline and set them on a path to lifelong wellness and longevity.

Studies have demonstrated that the development of coronary atherosclerosis begins in childhood. These findings have been replicated in studies of children of different ethnic backgrounds across the globe. Characterized by the deposition of fatty material (plaques) on the inner walls of arteries, atherosclerosis contributes to heart disease and heart attacks.

The immediate reaction may be to blame genetics for heart disease in young children and assume it is outside of our control, but this

assumption would be wrong. Genetics are only a blueprint. What we eat, how we sleep, our stress level and our exposure to environmental toxins determine how our house is built. “Genetics load the gun, but the environment pulls the trigger,” wrote Judith Stern, professor of nutrition and internal medicine at the University of California, Davis.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, epigenetics is the study of how our behaviors and environment can cause changes that affect the way our genes work. Researchers at Duke University Medical Center demonstrated the effects of genetic malleability in a study involving agouti mice that have genetically mutated to produce obese offspring that develop heart disease, diabetes and cancers. The scientists fed two groups of these unhealthy mice different diets. One group ate standard mouse food. The other consumed standard mouse food plus vitamin supplements, including choline, folic acid, B12 and betaine.

The agouti mice mothers that were given a vitamin-supplemented diet produced offspring that were healthy, without evidence of heart disease or other problems, while the mice that ate a regular diet without nutritional supplementation continued to produce terribly unhealthy mice. What humans can surmise from this study is that parents have the power to alter their children’s gene expression and subsequent heart disease risk.

To raise healthy adults, a child’s nutrition is where to start. As Mark Hyman, M.D., an internationally recognized leader in the field of functional medicine, says, “Chronic disease is a food-borne illness,” and one of the biggest dietary culprits is sugar. It leads to the development of plaque in the arteries and wreaks havoc on the health of Americans. In the 1980s, the low-fat craze prompted food companies to remove fat from foods and replace it with sugar to preserve taste. A whopping 240 sugar alternatives followed, including corn syrup, rice syrup and dextrose.

The liver can process only 24 grams of added sugar per day. Any extra sugar gets turned into fat, which contributes to the development of atherosclerotic plaques. In the U.S., adults consume an average of 77 grams of sugar per day, according to the American

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Parents can begin to shield their children from this dangerous ingredient by steering them away from sugary drinks. We all know that sodas are full of sugar, but even organic juice boxes, sports drinks, flavored waters and coconut waters contain loads of the stuff. Choose water or coconut water without added sugar, and wean kids off of juice by gradually diluting it. Also consider fruit-infused waters or bubbly, carbonated water with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

Start reading food labels and encourage kids to become sugar detectives. It is not about categorizing food as evil or bad. It’s about learning together which foods and drinks help their little hearts become stronger and more resilient. When they grow up to be heart-healthy, middle-aged adults, they will be thankful.

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A New Chapter— Nexus for Consciousness, Healing and Hope

by Brooke Goode

In 1994, the same year Jeff Bezos founded Amazon and Deepak Chopra laid the first bricks on his path to enlightenment, Sharon Bruckman created Natural Awakenings magazine. Each a visionary. Each ahead of their time.

By the late 1990s Americans had developed a voracious appetite for wellresearched, practical information about the latest natural approaches to nutrition, fitness, personal growth and sustainable living. The Natural Awakenings franchise was born, expanding into the largest franchise publishing network in the health and wellness industry.

As the magazine’s 25th anniversary issue, published in 2019, explained, Natural Awakenings was woven from the threads of grit, inspiration and serendipity, creating a tapestry of health, healing

and mindfulness. In an interview appearing in that issue, Bruckman clarified her purpose, saying, “The why that has been keeping me ‘on purpose’ can be found in the same mission statement that inspired me to create Natural Awakenings: to inspire and empower people to awaken to their highest potential, so together we can create a world that works for all living things.”

The world’s delicate ecosystem, now in crisis, was also in need of help. “The critical issues we now address in Natural Awakenings—like genetically modified foods and climate change—were just emerging in serious public discourse then, but have since grown in urgency,” Bruckman said. “The good news is that in the past 25 years, viable solutions in renewable technologies, organic farming methods and holistic healthcare practices have made great strides; now they just have to be implemented on grander scale.”

Shortly after the 25th anniversary issue was published, Joe Dunne, Natural Awakenings’ COO, had a serendipitous meeting with Kimberly Whittle, founder

and CEO of KnoWEwell. One conversation later, he was certain that Whittle and Bruckman should meet, given their shared vision and mission. Dunne describes KnoWEwell’s online Regenerative Whole Health Hub as “WebMD, NEJM [New England Journal of Medicine], Match. com, Home Advisor, LinkedIn, Facebook, Amazon, Quora, Medium and Apple News all rolled into one for health.” A week later, Whittle was on a plane to Florida to visit Bruckman at her home. It was the start of a providential relationship between two visionaries determined to bring natural healing, health and hope to individuals and families.

A decade earlier, in 2009, Whittle was driven by a series of family health crises to embark on a search for solutions. Deep diving into evidence-based research, she traveled the country to multiple integrative and functional medicine practitioner conferences. “I was blessed to find tremendous success in the prevention and healing of chronic conditions through what today is defined as Regenerative Whole Health, a broad spectrum of global healing approaches and therapies that consider the whole person—mind, body and spirit—connecting the dots between soil, food, lifestyle choices, planet and personal health to help prevent and address the root causes of chronic diseases,” she explains. “I began as a mom on a mission. As I grew into my family’s healer, and then a health and well-being resource for my friends, I felt a deep yearning to go

beyond my community and help more people.”

Combining her entrepreneurial spirit, professional experiences, passion and purpose, Whittle formed KnoWEwell as a force for good in the world, to pay it forward and make it easier for others facing their own health crises, and to pay it back to the professional organizations and providers that helped her family heal. Much like Natural Awakenings, KnoWEwell’s mission is to transform health care by inspiring and empowering individuals with the knowledge, resources and community to proactively prevent harm, address chronic diseases and create “WELLthier Living” for themselves, their families, humanity and the planet.

Last December, KnoWEwell acquired Natural Awakenings Publishing Corporation, creating an integrated ecosystem that is committed to community, spanning the information gaps, providing immersive multimedia educational experiences and fostering trusted connections locally and globally. Together, these two companies are set to be the solution for consciousness, healing and hope.

A World in Crisis Needs Our Collective Help

Individually and collectively, we are facing unprecedented challenges. Human and planetary health are in crisis, and they are inextricably linked. According to the World Health Organization, climate change is the biggest global health threat confronting humanity.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations estimates that 33 percent of the Earth’s soils are already degraded, and more than 90 percent could become degraded by 2050. Soil erosion decreases agriculture productivity and contributes to a host of environmental threats. It can take up to 1,000 years to produce just two to three centimeters of soil.

While gene-edited crops are being promoted by the world’s largest chemical companies as “giving mother nature a boost,” Jeffrey Smith, founder of the Institute for Responsible Technology, warns, “With gene editing techniques, such as CRISPR, nature could be permanently corrupted by countless GMOs, and our food supply—including organic—could be overrun.”

Meanwhile, six in 10 adults and more than half of all children have a chronic health condition. The problem, Whittle believes, is that while our conventional medical system excels at acute care for an injury or a heart attack, it was never designed to treat chronic conditions, focusing more on the symptoms than the root cause of disease. Studies

show there is a roughly 17-year lag between new research and mainstream health and medicine practices.

Hope for People and Planet

Evidence-based research is proving that while our DNA may be our ancestry, it is not necessarily our destiny. According to Dr. Jeffrey Bland, the father of functional medicine, “Our gene expression is altered by numerous influences including environment, lifestyle, diet, activity patterns, psycho-social-spiritual factors and stress. These lifestyle choices and environmental exposures can push us toward (or away from) disease by turning on—or off—certain genes.” Ninety percent of the risks of chronic disease are due to nongenetic factors, and with the right knowledge and resources, individuals can change their lifestyle and environment to prevent and reverse chronic health conditions.

Rodale Institute, a leader in organic farming education and research, points to the importance of farming methods in addressing the health and planet crises. According to the organization, “Hope is right below our feet. Healthier soil grows healthier plants, and healthier plants are more nutritious plants. In our work at Rodale Institute, we’re investigating the links between soil health and human health and proving that organic [farming] can feed the world.”

Research by Rodale Institute has confirmed that adoption of regenerative organic farming practices could capture more

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than 100 percent of current, human-caused emissions of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Rodale Institute researchers concluded, “We now know enough to have real hope, and with this hope comes the responsibility to journey down a new path.”

Millennials are leading the way on conscious living, flocking to integrative options and opting for more “natural” care, long advocated by Natural Awakenings. They now constitute the largest sector of the U.S. workforce with annual spending power of $600 billion. Close to 60 percent of millennials research information about health and nutrition online and on social media. This health-conscious generation believes good health is both a personal and social responsibility. They are early adopters of wearable technology and prefer organically grown, locally sourced and ethically raised foods. But consumers of all ages are overwhelmed by information and unverified online sources in the fragmented whole health market.

Looking Forward

The World Economic Forum reported in 2021 that health care is undergoing a digital revolution that requires multi-stakeholder collaboration and the bridging of information gaps by fusing the digital and analog worlds. The 2017 industry white paper “The Rise of Wellcare”, by PricewaterhouseCoopers, concluded that integrated ecosystems for the consumer in the

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The good news is that the local Natural Awakenings print magazines, together with KnoWEwell's Regenerative Whole Health Hub, a global digital ecosystem, are forging the paradigm shift. Whittle is honored to be continuing Bruckman’s legacy. “We are kindred spirits; I have the same purpose and unwavering drive that Sharon had founding Natural Awakenings nearly 30 years ago. I am deeply committed to multi-stakeholder collaboration that benefits all—our families, communities and the planet. We will educate to bring consciousness of connections into daily practices and respect for Mother Earth so all can thrive and prosper. Together, we will inspire, empower and achieve a WELLthier Living World.”

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Wholistic Being

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FREE Intro to Herbal Medicine – Noon1pm. Free. Curious about herbalism? Come discover what herbal medicine is, how herbs are used, and ways to select helpful herbs. You'll also discover how vibrational flower essences and earth-based practices fit into a holistic health model that aims to address the whole person. Herbs & Owls, 725 N Hwy A1A, D-103, Jupiter. 561-7689005. HerbsAndOwls.com/classes.

As a people, we are human kind, As a oner, we each have a mind; Opinions, beliefs, prejudices, too, Such primitive thinking, it’s time for new. The great shogun overcomes by not opposing.

Pray to stand upright; know we are still learning how to “be” after centuries of doing before analyzing/knowing the possible consequences of that doing for at least seven times seven generations to come. Deep and wise ecology—individual, planetary, cosmic, Cosmic Mother Nature—is our best guide. Indwelling—that still, small voice heard only in the private quietude of one’s personal space—she is complemented by her male energy within (Shakti/Shiva, Prakriti/Purusha, Yin/ Yang). Indwelling in the spine of every functioning human on Earth, the two energies intertwine, marrying, for inner Unity, helping to create a wholistic Being. The many personalities that have developed in us in response to life unify into one (pineal gland).

Shakti and Shiva, married within, Unifying all “I’s” in the Eye of the Pin (pineal gland in the mid-center of brain), Making us Whole, Complete, all “IN”. No agenda; no self; Free form; win-win.

Ongoing inner peace becomes the wedding gift for this merger. This doesn’t mean there will not be challenges; challenges are always aplenty in this dimension of Earth, however, readily resoulved and used as catalysts for synchronicity, harmony and positive growth in an organic evolution happening everywhere, all the time.

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Hair services & products with a truly holistic approach like scalphair detox, and jet rejuvenation. Hair coloring with Henna or ecofriendly dyes, and formaldehydefree keratine.

HOLISTIC VETERINARIAN

HEALING HEART

Nancy A. Keller, DVM, CVH, CVA, CVC 222 W. Boynton Beach Blvd. Boynton Beach, FL 33435

561-740-1313

561-740-0819, fax

Integration of Ancient Wisdom and Modern Medicine. Holistic Veterinary Care for our animal friends. See ads on page 9 & 26. By appointment only.

augmentation

DNA Testing

• Removing of toxic metals

• Sedation dentistry

• Replacing them with bio-compatible materials

• Laser dentistry for painless surgeries & extractions

• Natural bone

• Zirconia/ ceramic implants

/ Plasma Rich Growth Factor

• Add gums to receding gums.

• Oral

The first rule of sustainability is to align with natural forces, or at least not try to defy them.

~Paul Hawken

HYPNOTHERAPY

PALM BEACH PSYCHOTHERAPY

Lisa Lee, LMHC CHt.

1515 North Federal Hwy, Suite 300 Boca Raton, FL 33432

561-289-3663

Lisa@PBPT.cc

PalmBeachPsychotherapy.com

Let Hypnosis help you take steps to improve your life forever! Lisa Lee, Master Hypnotist, provides quick, effective solutions for anxiety, depression, grieving, and other issues. Contact for an appointment.

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

DEBORAH A. DEMARTA, MD, FACS, FAARFM

Institute of Health & Wellness

218 SW Atlanta Ave, Stuart, FL 34994

772-539-9556

InstituteHealthWellness.com

Anti-Aging, Functional and Regenerative Medicine. Colorectal Surgery and Functional GI, hormone replacement, food allergy and nutritional testing, IV vitamin therapy, heavy metals testing, medical aesthetics, THERMIva vaginal rejuvenation, ThermiSmooth skin tightening, HALO skin resurfacing, BBL BroadBand Light skin therapy, laser hair removal, botox and fillers, skin care, weight loss. See ad page 13.

INTUITIVE COUNSELING

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.

INTUITIVE HEALER

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.

MIND BODY SPIRIT WELLNESS

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

PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN

DELIA WEISS MD & WELLNESS

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.

REIKI

THE SEEDING REIKI

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!

SOUND THERAPY

CENTER FOR CONSCIOUS THINKING & CONSCIOUS LIVING

Mi Sun Donahue

781-367-5421, Lake Park

MiSunsYoga@gmail.com

MiSuns.com

Sound Therapy — removes blockages to heal. Special instruments create frequencies focused on healing, boosting the immune system, and more. Additional services: Yoga, Energy Healing.

SPIRITUAL BOOKSTORE

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 8.

SPROUTS

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 21.

TANTRA

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.

Natural Virus Killer Copper can stop a virus

before it starts

By Doug Cornell

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.

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.

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.

Longtime users say they haven’t been sick in years. They have less stress, less medical costs, and more time to enjoy life.

Soon people found other things they could use it against.

Colds

Flu

Virus variants

Sinus trouble

Cold sores

Fever blisters

New research: Copper kills viruses in seconds.

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

“It worked!” he exclaimed. “The cold never happened. I used to get 2-3 bad colds every year. Now I use my device whenever I feel a sign I am about to get sick.”

He hasn’t had a cold in 10 years.

Users say:

“It works! I love it!”

“I can’t believe how good my nose feels.”

“Is it supposed to work that fast?”

“One of the best presents ever.”

“Sixteen flights, not a sniffle!”

“Cold sores gone!”

“It saved me last holidays. The kids all got sick, but not me.”

“I am shocked! My sinus cleared, no more headache, no more congestion.”

“Best sleep I’ve had in years!”

After his first success with it, he asked relatives and friends to try it. They all said it worked, so he patented CopperZap® and put it on the market.

Canker sores

Strep throat

Night stuffiness

Morning congestion

Nasal drip

Infected sores

Infected wounds

Styes

Warts

Ringworm

Other microbial threats

The handle is curved and textured to increase contact. Copper can kill germs picked up on fingers and hands after you touch things other people have touched.

The EPA says copper works just as well when tarnished.

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.”

CopperZap® is made in the USA of pure copper. It has a 90-day full money back guarantee. Price $79.95. Get $10 off each CopperZap with code NATA35

Go to www.CopperZap.com or call toll-free 1-888-411-6114.

Buy once, use forever.

Statements are not intended as product health claims and have not been evaluated by the FDA. Not claimed to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.