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ThisSpecial Edition places a focus on Food and Nutrition. Globally, it appears we have access to a much wider variety of foods and food choices than ever before. It goes beyond the raw fruits and vegetables we may grow in our own backyard, on our porch or—for apartment dwellers— basil growing in the window. With proper sunlight and water, much can be cultivated. That’s the good news. More good news is that through ongoing scientific studies and dedicated individuals, we are learning more and more about how our bodies transform food into energy. Enjoy preparing and ingesting food in so many delicious ways— raw, fermented, or cooked with heat.

This month’s Feature Article dives into beneficial reasons to eat more plants— helping us to be healthier, giving all our organs what they need for optimal performance, and doing it in a way that is both delicious and enjoyable. Part of the discussion reminds us about the cost of purchasing and preparing meals that work for us versus the cost of getting sick from unhealthy choices. According to research, those who consume a plant-based diet can reverse diseases like diabetes. Read what the researchers are finding in their studies about sustainability, and what doctors are learning from their patients about inflammation and improved mental and emotional health. Our feature article begins on page 16.

In this month’s Wise Words Department article by Noelle Citarella, RD, Terry Wahls, M.D. discusses managing patients who have an autoimmune disease with lifestyle intervention. Read about components of the Wahls Protocol and her takeaway on lifestyle modifications and multiple sclerosis in this interview-style article on page 12. The topics of processed food, physical activity, and stress are covered along with helpful suggestions to implement for improved outcomes on the healing journey.

The Conscious Eating Department article this month focuses on food as an edible ally for our kidneys. Since kidney disease may not be apparent, it is helpful to know other related issues in order to connect the dots in pursuing kidney function evaluation.

Research documents that early stages of the disease respond well to lifestyle modifications and alternative interventions. Create a kidney-friendly kitchen and read this article’s section on sodium/salt and those types of salt which may be considered better for us; kidney-friendly recipes included, with the read starting on page 22.

What’s so magical about compassion? Marlaina Donato addresses this question in our Inspiration article this month, reminding us that giving is also receiving, and that coming from a place of love and kindness not only helps us personally but ripples out to the rest of the world. What helps one, helps all. Take time to implement in your life the energy of compassion. See and be The Cellular Magic of Compassion, page 27.

Our Healthy Kids article this month answers the question as to why it’s critically important for young ones to sleep 12 hours a day, and discusses a little-known cause—the development of the mouth and jaw area. Breastfeeding helps proper jaw development, aids in mature swallowing, and creates beneficial spaces between milk teeth. Discover what is happening from a physical perspective in the development of our airways and glean valuable insights from seemingly unrelated conditions such as teeth grinding. Learn what parents are doing to help their children retrain muscles to free up the airway, preventing other issues as they grow into adulthood. See page 20.

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A Revolution in Dating

“Know that the Florida market is booming”—shares Kelly Leary, president and founder of Revolution Dating, in Palm Beach Gardens—and she’s not talking about real estate. Leary states there is a Singles Tsunami going on right now.

Today, many are not enjoying the dating app trap and the loss of general dating decorum. With the influx of thousands of singles to the immediate area recently, quality matchmaking has become highly attractive. Consider these questions as prerequisite to employing a matchmaker: Would you prefer a matchmaker who is locally established? What is the education level of the matchmaker and how long have they been in business? Does the matchmaker have an office or do you meet in public? Would a highly established matchmaker seek to enroll you on a Zoom or phone call?

For optimal experience/results, clients should meet in-person, in-office. Revolution Dating has been in practice for 10 years and counting. “Welcome to Revolution Dating 2.0,” shares Leary, “can't wait to show you what and who is new at the Rev!”

Location: 5090 PGA Blvd., Ste. 208, Palm Beach Gardens. For more information, call 561-630-XOXO (9696), email Kelly@RevolutionDating. com, and/or visit RevolutionDating.com. See ad page 29.

Supporting the Quest for Health, Strength and Vitality

Marjan Kaveh, Chiropractic Neurology Enhancement Center, in Boca Raton, is a female chiropractor with many years of experience in knowing how to treat the spine. She uses different techniques according to the patient’s endurance and desire. Her techniques can be gentle and specific or coupled and fast.

Kaveh’s services include Chiropractic Care, Chiropractic Neurology, Physiotherapy, Brain Enhancing Exercises, and Nutritional Supplements. She chooses the one(s) that can be most beneficial to the condition. She assesses the body as a whole, using treatments that will rebalance body/brain misfiring while enhancing overall brain health.

The brain controls every joint angulation, muscle tightness, pain inhibition…every movement in the body. With experience in the fields of nutrition, thyroid disorders, and autoimmune diseases, Kaveh uses her well-developed, personalized and therapeutic approach, providing each patient with a healthier lifestyle. Kaveh shares, "We strive to help our patients achieve the pinnacle of total-body wellness."

Location: 7035 Beracasa Way #104, Boca Raton. For more information and appointments, call, 561-542-9755. See ad page 29.

Free Dental Services Two-Day Event in WPB

TheFlorida Dental Association (FDA) Foundation will host its eighth Florida Mission of Mercy (FMM) event, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., February 24 and 25, at the Expo Center at the South Florida Fairgrounds, in West Palm Beach. The event will provide an estimated 2,000 Floridians with relief from the pain and infection of untreated dental disease—at no cost.

This two-day event will deliver professional dental care on a firstcome, first-served basis; patients are advised to arrive early. This year will feature a ticketing system to ensure patients are not left standing in line. All patients and volunteers are required to wear masks except when directly receiving screening and treatment.

Services provided at this year’s FMM include cleanings, fillings, extractions, pediatric dentistry, root canals, and a limited number of dentures and partials. A Veterans First initiative lets local veterans pre-register at the website to receive priority care.

The FMM provides professional dental care at no cost to thousands of patients through the support of FDA member dentists, community volunteers, and charitable benefactors.

Location: 9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach. For more information and Veterans First initiative (Veterans Dental Event), visit flamom.org.

Gut Microbiome May Influence Obesity

Supplements That Help the Heart

A new study may shed light on why some people gain more weight than others regardless of diet and activity levels. Led by researchers at the University of Copenhagen and published in the journal Microbiome, the study found that being overweight may also be related to the makeup of a person’s gut microbiome. The researchers studied 85 overweight adults and found that 40 percent of the participants had more Bacteroides in their gut microbiome, which are more effective at extracting nutrients from food, possibly causing leftover food to be stored as fat. Before they began their study, the researchers had hypothesized that a long digestive travel time would allow people to extract more energy from their food, but they found instead that people with shorter digestive travel times were actually the ones that extracted the most nutrition. Those with Bacteroides had shorter intestinal transit times and higher body weight.

A new study conducted by researchers at Brown University has identified certain supplements that may be beneficial for heart health. The meta-analysis published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology reviewed more than 884 studies on 27 types of micronutrient supplements among 883,627 participants and found strong evidence that omega-3 fatty acid, folic acid and coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) are micronutrients that reduce cardiovascular risk. Omega-3 fatty acid was found to decrease mortality from cardiovascular disease; folic acid lowered stroke risk; and CoQ10 decreased all-cause mortality. Omega-6 fatty acid, L-arginine, L-citrulline, melatonin, magnesium, vitamin D, zinc, alpha-lipoic acid, catechin, flavanol, curcumin, genistein and quercetin also showed evidence of reducing cardiovascular risk.

I slept and dreamt that life was joy. I awoke and saw that life was service. I acted and behold, service was joy. – Rabindranath Tagore

Walnuts to Relieve Exam Stress

Stressed college students might benefit by adding walnuts to their diet before their next exam. A randomized clinical trial published in the journal Nutrients sought to investigate the effects of academic stress and daily walnut consumption on mental health, general well-being and gut microbiota in a group of 80 college students. Walnuts are full of nutrients that support brain and gut health, including omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, melatonin (sleep-inducing hormone), polyphenols, folate and vitamin E.

The University of South Australia researchers concluded that daily consumption of one half cup of walnuts improved self-reported mood and mental health status, metabolic biomarkers and sleep quality. The data also suggested that walnuts might counteract the negative effects of academic stress on the gut microbiota in women. The scientists noted that more research was needed with respect to males, as far fewer men participated in this study. They also cautioned that the placebo effect could have influenced results, as this was not a blind study.

Human-Grade Dog Foods Lead to Less Poop

Although humangrade foods for pets are commercially available, little research has been done on their health impacts. A 2021 study published in the Journal of Animal Science compared the fecal output of 12 dogs that ate one of three types of dog food: fresh, human-grade or extruded (kibble). The researchers found that the dogs that were fed fresh and human-grade food excreted about half as much as those that were fed classic, processed dog food. The human-grade foods were also found to be extremely digestible, and the dogs that ate them had to eat less food to maintain the same weight. There were many differences in fecal microbiota among the three diets, and the scientists stated that this was likely because of differences in ingredient source, nutrient concentrations and processing methods.

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Crackdown on Musical Bows Made from Rare Wood

For centuries, brazilwood (Paubrasilia echinata) has been used to make the finest bows for classical stringed instruments due to its unmatched ability to project sound. The wood comes from Brazil’s Atlantic Forest, one of the most threatened biomes in the world. This once abundant wood is now endangered, and its trade is regulated under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES).

Since 2018, Brazilian authorities have been cracking down on brazilwood smuggling. They’ve confiscated almost 150,000 bows (and sticks) and last year raided 37 properties connected to their manufacture. In November 2022, signatories to the CITES treaty voted to expand restrictions and require permits to export newly made brazilwood bows. The classical music industry and several of its stars have voiced their opposition to such restrictions, but ecologists assert it is the only way to save the species.

Wooden Wind Turbines

Wind turbines provide one of the cleanest sources of energy; the power they produce is free, helping us reduce our dependence on fossil fuels. Several European companies are working to improve wind turbines by further reducing their carbon footprint. Stora Enso, one of the largest private forest owners in the world, has partnered with Voodin Blade Technology of Germany to make sustainable wooden, wind turbine blades. They are currently producing 66-foot blades and plan to make 262foot blades in the future. These sustainable, laminated veneer, lumber blades have a high load-bearing capacity, are lighter and reduce the use of fossil fuels in manufacturing. Because they are relatively lightweight, the blades can be transported without heavy-duty equipment, further reducing their carbon impact. Stora Enso is also partnering with Swedish wood technology company Modvion in an effort to make wood the material of choice for wind turbine towers.

First Honeybee Vaccine Approved

According to the U.S. Depart ment of Agriculture (USDA), more than 100 U.S. crops depend on pollination by honey bees and other insects. Safe guarding commercial honeybee colonies is critical to food production as there has been an alarming population decline in wild species due to habitat loss, pesticide use and the climate crisis.

Recently, the USDA granted a two-year conditional license for a vaccine that protects honeybees from American foulbrood disease (AFB), a widespread, destructive ailment. The non-GMO inoculation will initially be available to commercial beekeepers and can be used in organic agriculture.

Prior to this booster, the only treatment method for AFB required beekeepers to burn the infected hives and equipment. According to vaccine manufacturer Dalan Animal Health, their vaccination is incorporated into the royal jelly, which worker bees feed to the queen. Once ingested, fragments of the treatment are deposited in the queen’s ovaries, providing developing larvae AFB immunity as they hatch.

Injured Whale Makes Long Journey

Each year, humpback whales migrate from the frigid waters near Alaska and western Canada to the warm waters of Mexico and Hawaii to breed and give birth. At the end of 2022, an extraordinary whale named Moon made the 3,100-mile journey from British Columbia to Hawaii with a broken back. The Canadian researchers that have been tracking Moon for the past decade discovered that the entire lower portion of her tail was bent into an unnatural “S” shape, presumably as a result of a boat strike.

Researchers speculate the whale made the arduous journey without the use of her tail, essentially using the breaststroke to make her migration. The journey left Moon emaciated when she reached Hawaii, having used up her fat stores and with no hope of recovery, given the scarce food resources in the tropical waters. Moon’s story serves as a cautionary tale for the devastating effects of ship collisions with whales. Boaters are reminded to treat whale areas like school zones and slow down to keep marine creatures safe.

Image courtesy of Pacific Whale Foundation/PacificWhale.org

From

“With green aventurine in hand, focus on and believe in good fortune and well-being to create a more positive and stable reality for yourself. This stone of good fortune can amplify your intentions to create more abundance in your life.”

The Essential Guide to Crystals, Minerals, and Stones by Margaret Ann Lembo

Nations Agree to Protect Biodiversity

Scientists have warned for years that as forests and grasslands are disappearing at unprecedented rates and oceans are pressured by pollution, humans are pushing Earth beyond tenable limits. In December 2022, nearly 200 countries agreed on a Global Biodiversity Framework at the United Nations 15th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity. The historic agreement represents hope for real progress to halt the loss of biodiversity. Among its numerous provisions, the framework commits nations to protect 30 percent of the world’s lands, inland waters, coastal areas and oceans by 2030; increase financing for nature restoration and protection; halt human-induced extinction; and protect the rights of indigenous people. The protections will emphasize areas of particular importance for biodiversity and ecosystem functioning and services.

Throughout the talks there was division over the strength of the measures and how to finance them. In a statement released by the Wildlife Conservation Society, vice president of international policy Susan Lieberman said, “The [framework] is a compromise, and although it has several very good and hard-fought elements, it could have gone further to truly transform our destructive relationship with nature.” During negotiations, some countries called for a new fund to be set up to help preserve biodiversity, but this recommendation was not included in the final pact.

TERRY WAHLS

O N MANAGING AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE WITH LIFESTYLE INTERVENTIONS

by Noelle Citarella, MS, RDN, CDN, IFNCP

Terry Wahls, M.D., is a certified practitioner at the Institute for Functional Medicine, as well as clinical professor of medicine at the University of Iowa, where she conducts clinical trials testing the effect of therapeutic diet and lifestyle to treat multiple sclerosis (MS) symptoms. She is the author of The Wahls Protocol: A Radical New Way to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions Using Paleo Principles, as well as an accompanying cookbook, The Wahls Protocol Cooking for Life.

When Wahls was diagnosed with MS and later relegated to a tilt-recline wheelchair in the early 2000s, she decided to fight back. Drawing upon her medical background, she identified certain nutrients that were critical for brain health and started taking supplements. The disease’s progression slowed as a result, spurring her to dig deeper. Since then, through rigorous scientific study and numerous clinical trials, Wahls has developed

groundbreaking dietary and lifestyle recommendations that alleviate autoimmune disease symptoms. No longer bound to a wheelchair, she bikes to work every day and stands as a living testament to the power of tenacity and strenuous scientific inquiry.

What are the key components of the Wahls Protocol?

The protocol is a lifestyle that supports the steadily improving health of everyone, not just MS patients. It focuses on eating more vegetables and fruits, and ensuring sufficient protein. It reduces or eliminates added sugars, ultra-processed foods, dairy and gluten-containing grains. While the diet may get more complex, a great place for anyone to start is including more non-starchy vegetables, less processed food and more meals cooked at home. The protocol also includes lifestyle interventions, such as time in nature, meditation, mindfulness and physical activity. Even for patients who are wheelchair-bound, going from chair to bed, exercise will improve their quality of life. It is a way of approaching living that creates a more healthy, nurturing environment.

What excites you most about your current MS study?

Seeing what happens with brain volume and quality of life. We hypothesize

that lifestyle changes will get the rate of brain volume loss to match that of healthy aging. MS patients have brains that are shrinking three times faster than in healthy aging. This increases the risk for anxiety, depression and early cognitive decline. Our study will be the largest and longest dietary intervention study done in the setting of relapsing-remitting MS. We are recruiting people ages 18 to 70 diagnosed with MS. During the participants’ three visits, they will complete surveys, conduct functional tests, provide blood and saliva samples, and get an MRI. The participants will be divided into three groups. One will follow a modified paleo diet; the second an olive oil ketogenic, time-restricted diet; and the third will be the control group. We are optimistic that the first two groups will get to healthy aging, and the control arm will likely improve, as well.

What is metabolic flexibility,

and how do you improve it?

Fasting improves metabolic flexibility— the ability to switch between protein, fat and glucose for fuel. Fasting for two days increases stem cells. While periodic fasting is beneficial for metabolism and regenerative processes, it is hard to sustain because of our strong biologic drive to eat and dislike for being hungry. An easier dietary pattern to sustain long term is time-restricted eating in a window of six to eight hours. Our current clinical trial incorporates this eating pattern.

Is there anything you know now that you wish you knew when you were getting started?

How important managing stress is. When I was diagnosed with MS, I could tell that stress made my symptoms worse. I feel I would have done much better had I maintained my meditation. I am fond of hormetic stress, that “sweet spot” where stress could be beneficial. Without stress, our bones and muscles disappear.

Without the stress of having to learn, our brain disappears. We just need an equal measure of relaxation and recovery.

What is your takeaway on lifestyle modifications and multiple sclerosis?

You can reverse symptoms of MS and restore function. You can have a great and meaningful life at your level of function. It is important to find joy, gratitude and purpose in life as it’s unfolding now, and doing so will help with the energy and commitment needed to do the work that can change the direction of your healing journey.

To learn more about Wahls’ studies, visit wahls.lab.uiowa.edu. To participate, visit wahls.lab.uiowa.edu/join-study or contact the study team at MSDietStudy@ healthcare.uiowa.edu.

Noelle Citarella is a registered dietitian specializing in neurological nutrition and autoimmune disease in the Buffalo, N.Y., area.

FINDING HOPE IN ACTION

SAVING EARTH AND WATER WITH SMALL STEPS

by Marlaina Donato

In her book One Makes the Difference: Inspiring Actions That Change Our World, environmental activist Julia Butterfly Hill asserts, “Everything we do and say does change the world. Even our inactions have impact.” Spring-boarding from Hill’s keen observation, the efforts each of us make can add up to much more than we ever imagine.

This year, the International Day of Forests and World Water Day are celebrated during the spring equinox (March 21 and 22), when nature kicks into high gear for annual renewal. For those dedicated to Earth awareness, this is a wonderful opportunity to commune with like-minded activists and learn about our impacts on vanishing resources.

Progress as Incentive

It is easy to be hopelessly discouraged when we look at the statistics of vanishing rain forests, polluted waterways and an astonishing output of “forever chemicals”, but focusing instead on the headway we’ve made worldwide can be a shot in the arm. The ozone layer, according to reliable accounts, is in recovery, thanks to reduced production of chlorofluorocarbons. Plastic policies in cities across the U.S., Europe and Australia are reducing waste, especially plastic shopping bags, plates, straws and cutlery. To fight the demise of vital coral reefs due to ocean acidification caused by the plastic pandemic, scientists are seeding reefs with coral offspring to promote restoration. The United Nations biodiversity conference held last year initiated an agreement among world leaders to restore 30 percent of natural resources by 2030 through concentrated efforts across the globe.

Fostering Forests

Major culprits of deforestation are food production (soy, corn and livestock), illegal logging and excessive paper manufacturing, which uses hazardous chemicals that compromise the air and human health. But there is much we can each do to counterbalance this devastation. Besides going paperless whenever we can at home and work, opting for paper alternatives like bamboo, hemp and sugarcane can reduce energy production and pollution. “The three Rs—recycle, reuse and reduce—are still very important,” says Todd Larsen, executive co-director at Green America. “Look for paper products made with post-consumer recycled fiber, and consumers can encourage companies

they support to use recycled paper as much as possible.”

The people behind TreeSisters.org, a registered charity in the UK spearheading social change and tropical reforestation, explain, “Tropical forests are more than ‘the lungs’ of our world. They are the beating heart of the hydrological cycle. As weather stabilizers, rain creators and cleansers, they are intimately tied to our health and our food.”

Supporting reputable organizations for land and water extends beyond funds. Volunteer work, initiating a fundraiser and spreading the word about their efforts on social media or over a coffee break are love in action. Choosing to buy from organic farmers with Earth-positive practices like crop rotation, cover cropping and composting is an investment in the future. Brady Smith, the public affairs officer for the Coconino National Forest, in Arizona, emphasizes, “If people can practice ‘leaving no trace’ ethics, that would go a long, long way in helping preserve our forests.”

Walking Our Talk for Water

It is a frightening prospect that the world’s oceans will have more plastic than marine life in just 30 years. The impact of overfishing adds to the grim reality, but we can choose sustainable, wildcaught seafood that requires minimal fresh water (and produces fewer carbon dioxide emissions than the beef industry).

According to UNICEF and the World Health Organization, one in three people suffer from the consequences of contaminated water. Supporting clean water projects sponsored by charities like Water.org can help provide safe drinking water for families in impoverished countries. Donating $200 can help a family receive a water credit loan to connect to a water supply inside the home. A borrower’s payback rate in a country like the Philippines is an inspiring 99 percent.

Full Circle

Even surfing the net can have environmental implications. Instead of conducting web searches on Google, consider Ecosia. They use the profit they make from people’s searches to plant trees where they are needed most. What we do matters.

Canadian activist Maude Barlow’s inspiring words at the World Future Council last year remind us, “We can’t know what the outcome is going to be, but we have to have faith that others are doing very important work and that, collectively, that’s going to make a difference.”

Marlaina Donato is an author, painter and host of multimedia art exhibits intended for healing the community. Connect at WildflowerLady.com.

Veggies for the Win FIVE REASONS TO CHOOSE A PLANT-BASED LIFESTYLE

by Kiki Powers, MS, CNC

Many of us have come across the term “plant-based eating”. Perhaps the regimen was recommended to us by a medical or nutritional professional. We may have read about it in a magazine or seen a documentary on the subject. Scientists around the globe have studied this lifestyle choice, and persuasive evidence is mounting that eating a preponderance of foods from plant sources has health merits.

The concept is attributed to T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D., the Jacob Gould Schurman professor emeritus of nutritional biochemistry at Cornell University. Based on his extensive research, he has advocated a low-fat, whole food, plant-based diet since the 1980s, and his commentary appears in Forks Over Knives, an influential 2011 documentary on the subject that is still worth viewing.

Americans love their cheeseburgers and french fries, and breaking a habit that we thoroughly enjoy might be challenging at first. But we need not completely ban such delights from our menu, so long as our plates are brimming with vegetables, fruits, legumes, whole grains, beans, healthy oils, nuts and seeds most of the time. Gradually transitioning to a whole food, plant-based, low-fat diet is the winning formula for positive change and long-term compliance.

Here are five compelling reasons to make this promising dietary shift.

Cost-Effective Disease Prevention

As so many Americans struggle with chronic health issues, including obesity, diabetes and heart disease, physicians are hard-pressed to find the right combination of treatments to help their patients lead healthier lives. At the same time, healthcare costs continue to skyrocket. In 2020, health spending rose to $4.1 trillion, or $12,530 per capita, according to the American Medical Association.

In a 2013 article published in The Permanente Journal, California physicians surveyed leading research and case studies and found that plant-based diets offer patients a low-risk, cost-effective intervention to regulate weight, blood pressure, blood sugar and

cholesterol levels. They also asserted that such eating regimens could reduce the number of medications patients would have to take for chronic disease, and that physicians should recommend such diets to all of their patients, especially those suffering from high blood pressure, diabetes, cardiovascular disease or obesity.

Besides saving money on drugs and medical procedures, a plant-based menu has never been easier or more affordable.

According to recent data conducted by the UK nonprofit Veganuary, plant-based meals eaten at home cost 40 percent less than meat- or fish-based meals and take one-third less time to prepare.

“The most powerful tool I discovered while in practice for both preventing and treating chronic diseases such as diabetes, obesity, heart disease, high blood pressure and arthritis was the implementation of a plant-based nutritional plan to a patient’s life,” says Ted Crawford, a board-certified family physician featured in two inspiring documentaries about the life-changing benefits of a plant-based diet: Eating You Alive and PlantWise

Flavor, Freshness and Flavonoids

The latest food trend is a “burger” made entirely of plants. The race is on to see which one looks and tastes closest to a juicy, all-beef patty. Whether it’s mushrooms posing as “steak” or wheat-based seitan kneaded into “chicken”, recipes catering to carnivores have their audience. For some, these tasty alternatives may offer a path toward becoming a vegetarian or vegan.

Oven-roasted on a sheet pan, splashed with extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice, sprinkled with fresh herbs and spices, served with a creamy dip, slow-cooked in a crockpot, baked into a pie, frothed into a sweet smoothie or freshly pulled from the vine, consider the fact that whole, plant-based foods taste delicious on their own and deserve the spotlight.

They are good and good for us, packed with nutrition while low in fat and calories. The vibrant colors of fruits and vegetables—as varied as the rainbow—are evidence of the many healthful attributes they offer. Ditching animal fats, white flour and sugar in favor of fresh, whole plant foods found at a local farmers market ensures a rich intake of vitamins, minerals, trace elements, phytonutrients, fiber, antioxidants, flavonoids, protein, fiber and more—the building blocks of a robust, disease-fighting body.

Those that believe a plant-based diet is too limiting might be surprised to learn that there is a wealth of meat-free culinary possibilities. Garth Davis, M.D., author of Proteinaholic: How Our Obsession With

of beans, tofu, tempeh or faux meat products, which have become quite sophisticated in recent years.

Anti-Inflammatory Benefits

While acute inflammation is a protective bodily response to heal infections and repair tissues, metabolic inflammation—or metaflammation—refers to chronic, systemic inflammation.

Meat Is Killing Us

and What We Can Do About It, notes, “Just 12 plants and five animals compose about 75 percent of the world’s food, and yet there are approximately 300,000 known edible plant species, only about 150 of which are used commonly around the world.”

There are so many plant-derived flavors and recipes yet to explore. Try a new plant-based recipe weekly. Let the kids select their favorite fruits and veggies to prepare. Enjoy reimagining old favorites like lasagna, enchiladas, chili and tacos. Simply swap out the meat in favor

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According to a 2020 study published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, metabolic inflammation is associated with increased risk of Type 2 diabetes, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and cardiovascular disease.

Numerous studies have explored the inflammatory and anti-inflammatory effects of foods. According to a 2021 article in Harvard Health Publishing, the following foods cause inflammation: refined carbohydrates like white bread; fried foods like french fries; sodas and other sugary drinks; red meat; processed meat, including hot dogs, sausage and cold cuts; and margarine, shortening and lard. Conversely, the best anti-inflammatory foods are tomatoes; olive oil; leafy, green vegetables such as spinach, kale and collards; nuts like almonds, walnuts, pistachios and pecans; and fruit such as apples, strawberries, blueberries, cherries and oranges. Omega-3 fatty acid-rich fish like salmon, mackerel, tuna and sardines are also recommended for their antiinflammatory properties.

Environmental Sustainability

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, total greenhouse gas emissions from global livestock represents 14.5 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. Cattle raised for both beef and milk are the animal species responsible for the most emissions, which include methane and represent about 65 percent of the livestock sector’s emissions. Industrially produced meat is also a leading contributor of global deforestation and habitat loss as large swaths of the Amazon and other land masses are cleared for cattle ranching and to produce animal feed.

According to a new model developed by California scientists and published in the journal PLOS Climate , a global phase-out of animal agriculture and a shift to plant-based diets over the next 15 years would have the same effect as a 68 percent reduction of carbon dioxide emissions through the end of 2100, thereby boosting humanity’s chances of avoiding the projected devastation of climate change. Such benefits would result from a decline in the methane and nitrous oxide emissions associated with industrialized meat production, coupled with a

recovery of natural ecosystems as fewer forests and land masses are cleared for animal feed production.

Improved Mental and Emotional Health

Sarah Thomsen Ferreira, an integrative registered dietician and manager of clinical nutrition at the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine (CCCFM), notes, “Certain foods and nutrients help your brain to make chemicals that can impact your mood, attention and focus, while other foods can zap your energy.” The CCCFM recommends a diet that combines complex carbohydrates with lean proteins and colorful produce. While lean proteins may include whitefleshed fish and white-meat poultry, healthy, plant-based, lean proteins are also found in beans, peas, lentils and tofu.

Diet can support emotional well-being and perhaps even help ward off depression and anxiety. A 2017 clinical trial explored how a plant-based diet, daily exercise and mindfulness techniques would affect 500 adult men and women diagnosed with moderate to severe depression and anxiety. After 12 weeks, participants reported improvements in depression and anxiety, according to the study abstract published in the journal Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice

Eating a plant-based diet makes sense on many levels. Make the switch.

Kiki Powers is a health writer, blogger and national speaker specializing in plant-based nutrition and healthy green living. Learn more at RawKiki.com.

PLANT-BASED RESOURCES

Documentary Films championing plant-baseD Diets

n PlantPure Nation

n Forks Over Knives

n Eating You Alive

n What the Health

Websites oFFering tips, recipes anD aDvice For plant-prominent menus

n HappyHerbivore.com

n ForksOverKnives.com

n NoraCooks.com

n CleanFoodDirtyGirl.com

cookbooks that make Whole, plantbaseD FooDs shine

n Oh She Glows Every Day, by Angela Lindon

n The Happy Herbivore Cookbook, by Lindsay S. Nixon

n The PlantPure Nation Cookbook, by Kim Campbell

n The China Study Cookbook, by LeAnne Campbell

SWEET LULLABY BETTER SLEEP FOR CHILDREN

by Marlaina Donato and Kirby Baldwin

Sleep is essential for both survival and the ability to thrive, yet as children’s schedules get busier and they spend more time in front of screens, their average sleep time often decreases. While the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that kids between the ages of 6 and 12 get nine to 12 hours of sleep per night for optimal health, they’re regularly getting less, and about 15 to 25 percent of youngsters and adolescents have trouble falling and staying asleep.

In a recent study published in The Lancet, researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine found that children that get less than nine hours of sleep per night have notable differences in areas of the brain that influence memory, intelligence and well-being compared to those that sleep more than nine hours. According to researchers, such insufficiencies in early adolescence can lead to long-lasting neurocognitive consequences.

Why Kids Aren’t Sleeping

Anna Esparham, M.D., FAAP, an integrative medical expert with the American Academy of Pediatrics, recommends that parents

look for clues as to why their children can’t sleep, including stress, increased screen time and less physical activity. However, there may be other underlying issues.

A lesser-known culprit that may contribute to a child’s compromised sleep is impaired mouth syndrome (IMS), a term coined by dentist Felix Liao, a certified airway-centered mouth doctor and pastpresident of the International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine. “Most people, including many dentists, don’t realize the influence that the mouth has on the body,” he says. “The mouth is the portal to the inside. With impaired mouth syndrome, the child can still chew, smile and talk, but the body’s health can be compromised.”

While birth trauma, concussion and viruses can precipitate mouth breathing, and chronic allergies often exacerbate matters, immature swallowing can set off a cascade of problems. The mouth is a critical infrastructure for proper breathing, circulation, digestion, energy and sleep. IMS occurs when jaw development is insufficient, thereby giving rise to numerous difficulties, such as a narrower airway, which can cause hypoxia, or low levels of oxygen. Liao notes that poor sleep quality can also lead to

learning and behavioral problems.

“Breastfeeding stimulates bone growth and jaw development through the tongue’s instinctive action and ideally enables a child to have a mature swallow by age 2,” says Amy Dayries-Ling, DMD, FAIHM, a national spokesperson for the American Dental Association. In her book Solve Your Sleep: Get to the Core of Your Snore for Better Health, Dayries-Ling connects the dots between the vital role of the tongue during breastfeeding, balanced stimulation from the vagus nerve and beneficial spaces between milk teeth for a well-developed dental arch.

Correcting Structural Problems

From a holistic perspective, improperly working muscles of the tongue, throat and face or a compromised jawbone can foster a predisposition to a number of seemingly unrelated conditions, including dental problems, teeth grinding, asthma, bedwetting, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, poor growth, swollen tonsils and pediatric obstructive sleep apnea. Dayries-Ling recommends that parents seek out a myofunctional therapist that can help retrain muscles and free up the airway. Building an integrative team is vital, including a dentist trained to address structural issues.

As a certified, airway-centered mouth doctor, New Jerseybased holistic dentist Nemie Sirilan understands the link between sleep deprivation and airway obstructions. She uses 3D scans and thorough examinations to identify craniofacial abnormalities and

customize treatments that correct structural anomalies.

“When I examine young patients, I want to see how baby teeth are forming, whether they have a tongue-tie and how their upper and lower jaws are positioned, to see if they have some kind of bad bite. These are all telltale signs of airway obstruction,” Sirilan explains, adding that another common indicator of breathing difficulties is the wearing down of tooth enamel that results from persistent teeth grinding.

Sirilan recommends that parents consult an airway-centered mouth doctor as soon as possible before other complications arise, noting that these problems are often easily corrected with customized corrective appliances, as well as collaborative consultations with other practitioners, including functional doctors, nutritionists, chiropractors and physical therapists to treat the whole person.

Life seems to be a much brighter place after a good night’s sleep, and kids are our future. Digging deeper for their optimum, long-term well-being is a vital investment.

Marlaina Donato is an author, painter and host of multimedia art exhibits intended for healing the community. Connect at WildflowerLady.com.

Kirby Baldwin is an editor and writer for KnoWEwell, the Regenerative Whole Health Hub and parent company of Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp.

Loving Our Kidneys

EDIBLE ALLIES, INTEGRATIVE TREATMENTS AND LIFESTYLE TIPS

by Marlaina Donato

Our kidneys are prodigious multitaskers. Through the production of urine, they filter toxins, excrete waste and balance bodily fluids. They also produce certain hormones that regulate blood pressure and aid in other vital functions. While the kidneys don’t usually fail all at once, their effectiveness can deteriorate slowly over years, and

chronic kidney disease (CKD) is most often the result of uncontrolled diabetes or high blood pressure.

Simple blood and urine tests help physicians evaluate kidney function and diagnose CKD, which is divided into five stages. The first three stages are mild or moderate, and can respond well to lifestyle modifications and alternative

interventions, while the more severe, later stages become increasingly more complex to treat and may require dialysis to mechanically perform the kidneys’ functions. In end-stage CKD, many patients are relegated to dialysis treatments several times a month to prevent the accumulation of deadly toxins, while many wait and hope for a life-saving transplant.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that one in seven adults are diagnosed annually. Most of these 37 million Americans do not feel ill or notice symptoms until they are in advanced stages of the disease, which is why people with diabetes and high blood pressure should be tested regularly and take steps to protect their kidneys. Managing CKD requires a multilevel approach, including lifestyle and diet changes, use of prescribed medications, avoidance of kidney-harming toxins like alcohol and cigarettes, and close supervision by a doctor that specializes in kidney disease (nephrologist) to ensure that other prescribed medications and over-thecounter or herbal treatments are safe.

You Deserve Life-Long Wellness

Integrative and holistic approaches may be of help for those in earlier stages of kidney disease or for those striving to prevent it. “I have been really blessed to be connected with a global team of people who, like myself and everyone I work with, understand that kidney disease is treatable, and the recovery of kidney function is actually possible,” says Fiona Chin, an Australia-based naturopath and co-founder of KidneyCoach.com. Chin adds that she and her colleagues have witnessed significant patient improvement from tailored diet and lifestyle regimens during and after diagnosis, especially when root causes are addressed.

The Kidney-Friendly Kitchen

Promising research published last year in Frontiers of Pharmacology shows that combining Western treatments and Traditional Chinese Medicine can have a positive impact on even late-stage renal failure. Isaac Eliaz, M.D., an integrative medical doctor and founder of Amitabha Medical Clinic, in Santa Rosa, California, says, “Preventing and reducing chronic inflammation is a critical aspect of minimizing CKD risk. An anti-inflammatory diet, moderate exercise program and attention to stress reduction all work to decrease the pro-inflammatory milieu.” He also highlights the importance of protecting and boosting beneficial gut bacteria, which can

be addressed with supplements or prebiotic foods like garlic, leeks, onions and jicama. Piling whole, plant-plentiful goodness onto our plates and embracing an alkaline diet are key measures in the prevention of CKD by lowering the risk for cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Mayo Clinic offers renal-supportive recipes with fruits, vegetables and grains like quinoa. It also recommends avoiding many packaged and processed foods that have phosphorus added to prolong shelf life and enhance taste, such as convenience foods, sodas and sports drinks, flavor-enhanced meats and processed cheeses.

Jarrod Cooper, ND, founder of Advanced Functional Medicine, underscores the importance of nixing proinflammatory foods such as sugars, refined carbohydrates, excessive red meat, trans and saturated fats, caffeine and alcohol. Alcohol negatively impacts liver function, and over time reduces blood flow to the kidneys, leading to CKD, he says. That extra glass of wine can also crank up blood pressure, a surefire path to renal compromise.

Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice

YIELD: 6 SERVINGS

1 head cauliflower, chopped (or 6 cups)

1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

2 garlic cloves

¼ tsp pepper

¼ tsp salt

3 Tbsp fresh lime juice

¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Rinse the cauliflower and pat dry. Chop into florets, then pulse in a food processor or blender. Alternatively, the cauliflower can be left whole and grated with a box grater.

In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Sauté garlic for a few minutes until fragrant and lightly browned. Increase heat to medium high and add cauliflower. Sauté about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and toss with salt, pepper, lime juice and cilantro.

Excerpted from Multiple Sclerosis Diet Plan and Cookbook. Copyright © 2019 Noelle Citarella. Used with permission from Rockridge Press, Emeryville, CA. All rights reserved.

Kidney-loving fruits, according to Cleveland Urology Associates, include pineapple, cranberries, red grapes and apples, all of which pack an anti-inflammatory punch.

Sodium: Friend or Foe?

Chin notes that although salt is essential for nerve and muscle function, a balancing of fluids in the blood and healthy blood pressure, not all salt is beneficial. “Salt is a healthy thing to have in your diet in moderation and in the right form,” she asserts. “Table salt is manufactured salt that is stripped of its natural minerals. During salt processing, the balance of sodium to other valuable minerals is lost. Most salt companies also add anti-caking agents that contain aluminum.” Chin recommends good-quality Himalayan salt or sea salt that also contains traces of other natural minerals.

Various types of seaweeds, like dulce, nori and kombu, are natural sources of sodium that are safe for people that do not have kidney disease. They offer significant benefits for inflammation reduction, blood sugar balance and heart health, including lower blood pressure. Sea vegetables have also been shown to help reduce the risk of kidney stones by inhibiting the formation of calcium oxalate.

Marlaina Donato is an author, painter and host of multimedia art exhibits intended for healing the community. Connect at Wildflower Lady.com.

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Blackened Salmon Tacos

YIELD: 8 SERVINGS

4 salmon filets, 4 oz each

2 tsp extra virgin olive oil

8 small corn tortillas

THE BLACKENING RUB:

1½ tsp paprika

1½ tsp cumin

1½ tsp dark brown sugar

½ tsp garlic powder

½ tsp onion powder

½ tsp kosher salt

½ tsp chili powder

¼ tsp black pepper

THE SLAW:

2 cups broccoli slaw

2 cups shredded purple cabbage

1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

3 Tbsp mayonnaise

2 Tbsp cilantro, chopped

2 small jalapeños, seeds removed and chopped

1 Tbsp lime juice

In a small bowl, combine and mix the paprika, cumin, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, chili powder and black pepper. Sprinkle over the flesh side

of the fish, reserving about 1 teaspoon for the slaw.

Preheat a medium skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and coat the pan evenly. Place the salmon in the preheated pan, flesh side down, and allow it to sizzle for 4 minutes to allow it to brown. Flip it to the skin side and cover the pan for the last 4 minutes or until it reaches the desired temperature.

Meanwhile, combine the slaw ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Heat the corn tortillas. Fill each with about 2 ounces of salmon and about ¼ cup of slaw.

Excerpted from Multiple Sclerosis Diet Plan and Cookbook. Copyright © 2019 Noelle Citarella. Used with permission from Rockridge Press, Emeryville, CA. All rights reserved.

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– Helen Keller

The Cellular Magic of Compassion

by Marlaina Donato

Dropping off a homemade treat on a neighbor’s porch or going out of our way for a stranger can make the recipient’s day, but the giver also gets a boost. Thanks to a scientifically proven cascade of feel-good chemicals like oxytocin, serotonin and dopamine, performing regular acts of kindness forges new neural pathways in the brain, amping up our cognitive ability while reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression.

The “helper’s high” is as real as the runner’s high and, according to sources cited by the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation, neurotransmitters stimulated by compassion have a stronger influence on health and longevity than exercise and other positive lifestyle factors. Studies show that practicing kindness for just seven days increases happiness, but the magic is ephemeral. Oxytocin, the “love chemical” that bonds humans to each other, floods the bloodstream for only four minutes after a positive interaction, which means the more doors we hold for each other and the more we offer small soul-gifts to others, the more we train our brains to be happier and our bodies to be less sensitive to chronic pain patterns.

Of course, giving must be counterbalanced with a healthy ratio of receiving. Expressing compassion to ourselves is equally as important and effective. Including the self is paramount in purposeful generosity. Allowing ourselves the full range of human emotions without judgement, giving our bodies that much-needed extra hour of sleep, buying fresh flowers for our office and crediting ourselves for daily accomplishments are all easy ways to turn on endorphins.

The more joyful we can be in our own skins, the more likely we are to beam that joy out into the world. Being both giver and receiver to ourselves blesses us with an understanding of why expressing benevolence is vital to the planet. “The more you are motivated by love, the more fearless and free your action will be,” said the Dalai Lama, exemplifying how giving in itself is the greatest reward.

Marlaina Donato is an author, painter and host of multimedia art exhibits intended for healing the community. Connect at WildflowerLady.com.

calendar of events

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1

Learn to Use Flower Essences: Powerful Emotional Healers — 6-8pm, Free. Heal Trauma, Grief, Energetic Protection, and Hundreds of Other Issues. Explore powerful healing remedies. Soothe Your Soul, 835 Donald Ross Rd, Juno Beach. 561-650-2226 facebook.com/sootheyoursouljunobeach

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8

Get a Free Chakra Reading and Learn About Essential Oils and Crystals to Open and Activate Chakras — 6:30-8pm, Free. Soothe Your Soul, 835 Donald Ross Rd, Juno Beach. 561-650-2226. facebook.com/ sootheyoursouljunobeach

SATURDAY, MARCH 11

Free Intro to Herbal Medicine – Noon1pm. Curious about herbalism? Discover what herbal medicine is, how herbs are used, and ways to select helpful herbs. Herbs & Owls, 725 N. Highway A1A, D-103, Jupiter. 561-768-9005. HerbsAndOwls.com/classes.

SATURDAY, MARCH 11

NewLife Two-Day Expo — March 11 & 12, for Rejuvenation and Enlightenment, “The Disneyland of Health & Wellness,” Exhibitors, Speakers, Yoga & More. DoubleTree Hilton, 100 Fairway Dr, Deerfield Beach, 516-897-0900. Opportunities & Tickets: NewLifeExpo.com

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15

Budding Herbalist — 10am-1pm. 8-part program. May 10. Learn how to select and use herbs. Topics include: making tea, nourishing tonics, kitchen remedies, and more.

$695. Herbs & Owls, 725 N. Highway A1A, D-103, Jupiter. 561-768-9005. HerbsandOwls.com/budding-herbalist-program.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15

Developing Your Intuition — 6:30–8pm Free. Everyone is intuitive; learn to develop your innate intuitive abilities through meditation, crystals, flower essences, and essential oils. Soothe Your Soul, 835 Donald Ross Rd, Juno Beach. 561-650-2226. facebook. com/sootheyoursouljunobeach

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22

Aromatherapy for Health, Well Being and Spiritual Development — Learn how to use Essential oils for Healing, Stress Relief, Household, and Spiritual Uses. 6:30-8pm, Free. Soothe Your Soul 835 Donald Ross Road, Juno Beach. 561-650-2226. facebook. com/sootheyoursouljunobeach

mark your calendar

Sol y Luna Tantric Shamanic Festival

A four-day retreat experience with a festival vibe to heal, transform and learn how to create meaningful relationships and intimacy. Sol y Luna is an immersion where we learn to master self-acceptance, self-love, and self-allowing. Sol y Luna is a safe gathering for learning, practicing, and embodying Tantric Shamanic practices

April 6 – 8am

H’OM, 25100 SW 153rd Ave, Homestead, 33032 Learn from 25 Relationship and Intimacy Experts. SolyLunaFestival.com

$575, 10% off with code Solyluna10.

ongoing events

tuesday

Facebook Live Shop from Home –6:30-8:30pm. Enjoy some community, comic relief, and retail therapy all in one! Each week we feature a unique collection of items. Hang out with Margaret Ann, Cait, and Katrina while we show a wide selection of products from our shelves. on.fb.me/1I2Tql5. Free. TheCrystalGarden.com/product/ facebook-live-shop-from-home.

saturday

Create Powerful Crystal Grids –9-11am. $40 deposit for Crystal Grid materials. Manifest your intentions. Selection/arrangement of crystals guided by Rena Joy. Soothe Your Soul, 835 Donald Ross Rd, Juno Beach. Limited registrations 561-650-2226. facebook. com/sootheyoursouljunobeach.

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ACUPUNCTURE

GARDENS WHOLISTIC HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Bill Rice, DC, LAc, DCBCN

4360 Northlake Blvd., 2nd Floor Palm Beach Gardens, 33410

561-439-6644

Healthy-Answers.com

Experience Feeling Great!

Dr. Rice – a wholistic physician serving patients since 1977 using Acupuncture, Kinesiology, Gentle Chiropractic care and Nutritional Counseling. We Listen • We Care • We Get Results.

ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE

THE HEALING CENTER FOR ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE

16244 S. Military Trail, Suite 120 Delray Beach FL 33484

561-498-1414

DoctorEsther@att.net

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Dr. Esther Elisha, AP is a Hadassah Medical School graduate MD practicing alternative medicine.

• Acupuncture

• Homeopathy

• Holistic Therapy • Tailored Wellness Programs

• Pain Management

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We accept all major insurance companies. Call to see if yours covers acupuncture!

ASSISTED LIVING

COURTYARD GARDENS OF JUPITER

1790 Indian Creek Drive West, Jupiter

561-743-5966

Marketing@CourtyardGardens.com

CourtyardGardens.com

Courtyard Gardens Of Jupiter offers Assisted Living, Memory Care, Adult Day Care, & Respite for your loved ones. Peace of mind for you and a Piece of Adventure for your loved ones.

CANNABIS — MEDICAL MARIJUANA

DELIA WEISS MD & WELLNESS

Delia Weiss

500 Gulfstream Blvd., Suite 202 Delray Beach, FL 33483

561-243–8783

Info@DeliaWeissMD.com

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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

CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICIAN

INNER HEALTH CHIROPRACTIC, LLC

Dr. Kristina Jensen, DC, Reiki Master 1000 Linton Blvd., Suite A7 Delray Beach, FL 33444 561-272-0388

InnerHealthChiropractic@hotmail.com

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CHRONIC PAIN SPECIALIST

THE DONATELLI WELLNESS CENTER

James J. Donatelli, Owner, Pain Specialist

200 Hypoluxo Rd, Ste. 104 Hypoluxo, FL 33462

561-221-7123

DonatelliWellness.com

Get relief from Back, Knee, Neck, and Shoulder Pain from Sports Injuries, Accidents, and Emotional Trauma. Come in with Pain and leave Pain-Free! MA69175, MM31053. Free Consultation. See ad pages 7 and 20.

COMPRESSION SOCKS

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GoCompressionLab.com

Serving South Palm Beach County since 1992. We are committed to providing our patients with healthcare that is effective and affordable in a friendly and family oriented environment.

MARJAN KAVEH, DC, DACNB

7035 Beracasa Way Ste 104 Boca Raton, FL 33433 561-542-9755

ChiropractorHealth.net

20+ years experience helping patients to optimal health, transforming acute and chronic pain.

After the first visit, patients can pay using a sliding scale.

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CONSCIOUS TREE TRIMMING

WOODY’S CREW TREE AND LANDSCAPE

561-325-8917

WoodysTreeCrew@gmail.com

WoodysTreeCrew.com

Experienced, Licensed and Insured. ISA Certified Arborist Techniques Used. Trees Big or Small We Do Them All! See ad page 18.

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CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY

EILEEN YOCHEVED HANDE, BS, MA, LMT

Back in Balance

7035 Beracasa Way, Ste 104 Boca Raton, FL 33433

561-715-6185

BodyMassageAndBeyond.com

Upledger Certified CranioSacral Therapy for All Ages and Alternative Pain Management/ Advanced Manual Therapies. I have developed innovative approaches to Pain Relief through the integration of these Advanced Healing Therapies for the treatment of: Trauma/Anxiety, Stress, Migraines, TMJ, Car Accident Injuries, Sciatica, Neck/Back Pain, etc. Since 1993.

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DATING

REVOLUTION DATING

Kelly Leary, M.S. Clinical Psychology

5090 PGA Blvd #208, Palm Beach Gardens

561-630-XOXO (9696)

772-932-HERE (4373)

RevolutionDating.com

Attention: Single, divorced, and widowed readers! This awardwinning matchmaking firm has 31 years of experience bringing quality singles together. Their clientele ranges from young professionals to seniors from South Florida through the Treasure Coast. If you would like to find love offline — call today to book your private consultation.

DENTAL HEALTH

GO NATURAL DENTISTRY

Yolanda Cintron, DMD

2021 E Commercial Blvd., Ste. 208 Fort Lauderdale FL 33308

855-381-6001

954-945-7355 (new patients)

GoNaturalDentistry.com

All phases of dentistry for optimum health, holistic, biocompatible dentistry.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

MERNA MATILSKY, M.D.

Boca Center for Healthy Living

2900 N. Military Trail, Suite 245

Boca Raton, FL 33431

561-994-2007

BocaMed.com

Facebook.com/bocaimaginewellness

Services Provided by Dr. Matilsky include Integrative Medicine, Age Management Medicine, BioIdentical Hormone Therapy, Healthy Lifestyle Management, and Weight Loss Programs. Call for details on attending a free seminar on the Solution to Imbalanced Hormones.

HEALTH & WELLNESS SPA

ZEN SWEAT DEN, SAUNA SPA

4514 S Dixie Hwy, WPB, FL 33405 561-223-2156

Boost your immunity, reduce inflammation, “Relax, Detox & Recover” with holistic modalities, private Infrared Saunas, LED Light Therapy, Hydromassage & Vibration Therapy, and on staff Health/ Life Coach.

HERB MEDICINE

HERBS & OWLS

Gina Kearney, RH (AHG), Clinical Herbalist

725 N Hwy A1A, D-10, Jupiter, FL 33477 561-768-9005

HerbsAndOwls.com

Offering Private Herbal Consults, Flower Essence Therapy and Herbal & Shamanism classes. Visit our Herb Shop with 200+ herbs, barks, flowers & roots plus, tinctures, oils, crystals & more!

HOLISTIC HAIR SALON

GLISTEN ORGANIC SALON

14545 S. Military Trail

Phenix Salon Suites, Suite 102 Delray Beach, FL 33484

561-767-0371

GlistenOrganic@gmail.com

GlistenSalon.com

“Where nature and beauty meet.” A hidden jewel in the heart of Central Delray. Come and relax in the serene, private environment while receiving the finest in organic and conventional services and products. Let our experience and professionalism guide you to Delray’s First and Best Organic Salon. Celebrating 12 years! See ad page 27.

HAIR HOLISTIC ECO-FRIENDLY STUDIO

Ibana Villasenor

141 NW 20th St., Ste. B7

Boca Raton FL 33431

561-372-5354

HairHolistic@gmail.com

HairHolistic.com

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 7 & 20. By appointment only.

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DNA Testing

• Removing of toxic metals

• Sedation dentistry

• Replacing them with bio-compatible materials

• Laser dentistry for painless surgeries & extractions

• Natural bone

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/ Plasma Rich Growth Factor

• Add gums to receding gums.

• Oral

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 23.

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.

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 10.

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 8.

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.

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