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Welcome to 2022, a new year which also marks Natural Awakenings’ 28th anniversary. So much has changed since we began publishing in 1994. While our quest for optimizing health has always involved a combination of good nutrition, exercise and stress management, this month’s special focus on health and wellness trends presents an array of cutting-edge scientific research and innovative tools to help us make the best, most efficient lifestyle choices with confidence. This year promises an intensification of natural health trends that have been gathering strength over time. As Sandra Yeyati details in our feature story, “Health in the New Year: 10 Top Wellness Trends for 2022,” experts predict that plant-based foods will take center stage as supply chain problems hamper meat production and plant-based proteins that replicate meat grow in acceptance. Telemedicine, wearable devices that monitor personal biometrics, approaches like saunas and intermittent fasting that leverage low-energy stress to improve metabolic health and surges in mindfulness and health coaching are also trends to watch. See page 28. In “Whole-Person Fitness: Current Trends in Wellness Tools,” experts predict that fitness buffs will be turning their attention from adornments like six-pack abs to inner fitness goals that emphasize overall health, often using wearable technology like rings and smartwatches to monitor biometrics. Technology will also be harnessed to monitor water bottle use, while resistance bands that strengthen muscles are embedded in clothing. See page 36. We aren’t leaving our pets behind when it comes to their health needs, either. In “PetPleasing Food Trends: What Dogs and Cats Will Eat This Year,” Ronica O’Hara reports that pet owners are demanding the same high-quality, sustainably sourced ingredients that are free of questionable byproducts in their dog and cat food as they require for themselves. See page 44. With the growing public and legal acceptance of cannabis, that industry is making great strides, as you’ll read in “High Times for the Cannabis Industry,” by Jim Motavalli. Dispensaries have become commonplace, and “ordering edibles is as easy as getting pizza,” reports a marketing firm. CBD, said to have healing and pain relief properties, is being sold as oils, edibles, sprays, creams and pills, and may soon be available in cocktails and dietary supplements. Hemp fiber, recently legalized as a farm crop, may expand beyond clothing lines into such areas as auto and industrial parts and building materials. See page 32. If you don’t drive an electric car yet, it’s likely in your future, according to Motavalli’s report, “The Electric Vehicle Revolution.” As major automakers pledge to stop their production of gas and diesel cars and governments increasingly ban them, electric cars are hot this year. The good news is that technological advances have improved range, acceleration and fuel costs, and with battery pack improvements, prices are starting approximate internal combustion models. The growth in public and home-based charging stations, which are increasingly powered by alternative energy, is making EVs not only more viable. but even more planet-friendly. Read more on page 24 and find out where you can power up your EV locally on page 26. It’s a brave new world we’re living in as we learn how to navigate emerging challenges and opportunities. Everything and anything is possible if we join together, hold our highest visions and take action to create the kind of world we want to live in. Here’s to a bright New Year!

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Contents 24 THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE REVOLUTION

Moving Toward an All-EV Future this Year

27 STEM CELLS ARE EFFECTIVE AGAINST MANY DISORDERS

28 HEALTH IN

THE NEW YEAR

10 Top Wellness Trends for 2022

32 HIGH TIMES FOR THE CANNABIS INDUSTRY

Emerging Trends with a COVID-19 Caveat

36 WHOLE-PERSON FITNESS

Current Trends in Wellness Tools

38 A BETTER

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Healthy Coffee Alternatives and Hacks

40 WHY WORDS MATTER 42 PETER RUSSELL

on the Healing Power of Letting Go

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44 PET-PLEASING

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What Dogs and Cats Will Eat This Year

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Linguidi Launches Purely Social Club

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ennifer Alvarez Linguidi, owner of Purely You Spa, in Naples, will launch a new local women’s organization, Purely Social Club, focused on personal and professional growth, building strong relationships and spreading love throughout our community via special charitable events at 5:30 p.m. on January 12 at their main location. “Do you feel like you have lost your joy, feeling blue and also want to combat wrinkles and aging? If so, you have to make time to attend this one-of-a-kind event that will help you, internally and externally, prepare for 2022,” says Linguidi, an expert in holistic anti-aging. She advises that it is for those “interested in having a group of ladies to laugh with and manifest your own beautiful life.”

Main location: 3066 Tamiami Tr. N., Ste. 302. Other location: 7935 Airport Rd., Ste. 207 and 213. For more information or RSVP for limited seating, text 239-233-9633, call 239331-8266 or email Jenn@PurelyYouSpa.com. See ad, page 5.

New Location and Services by Southwest Medical Thermal Imaging

outhwest Medical Thermal Imaging now provides its services at the Lifestrength Health Center, in Naples. Along with offering breast, women’s health check and full-body imaging, along with customized scans to address the health and history of their clients, they can now monitor immune systems in general, respond to viral infection and provide vaccine therapy. The additional location makes their services even more convenient and accessible as a continuation of their partnership with functional medicine physicians to provide the best in physiology and functional testing in a “prevention is the best medicine” mindset. Location: 4280 Tamiami Tr. E., Ste. 102, in the Avalon Professional Center. For more information or to make an appointment, call 239-949-2011, email Taryn@ThermalClinic.com or visit ThermalClinic.com. See ad, page 41.

empra Box, based in Naples, will be one of the exhibitors at the Bridal Show from noon to 2 p.m. on January 23 at ShangriLa Springs, in Bonita Springs. Stacy Roberts Among the many displays of wedding vendors and related businesses, company founder Stacy Roberts and other experienced “hemptenders” will offer a new Bridal Box of hemp cannabidiol products and answer questions about their use and health benefits. “This is your time to feel fabulous and see so many businesses that can bring your vision to life,” says Roberts. Admission is $10, with each attendee receiving a gift. Location: 27750 Old 41 Rd. For more information, visit SipShopSocialize.com. See ad, page 12.

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Shea Leads Subconscious Belief Reset Sessions

hea Odell Scott, the owner of Choose Your Day, based in Naples, provides subconscious belief reset sessions on a virtual basis that can transform Shea Odell Scott simply and effectively how we experience all areas of life including financial situations, relationships, self-worth, optimal health and well-being toward reaching personal goals and dream fulfillment. She uses the PSYCH-K method, of which she is a master-level preferred facilitator to enhance and support positive subconscious belief changes. “Ninety-five percent of our consciousness operates on the subconscious level, much of which is the result of lifelong programming,” advises Scott. “Changing this programming through a subconscious reset can change your life.” For more information or to arrange for a free, initial 15-minute consultation, email Shea@ChooseYourDay.co or visit ChooseYourDay.co. See ad, page 20.

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Open House at Trim and Tone Med Spa

rim and Tone Med Spa, in Naples, will hold an open house event from 4 to 7 p.m. on January 19. Attendees can call ahead to arrange for free demonstrations of Cryofacials and ultrasound EpiWave facials, along with EmSlim Neo and red light LED therapy bed treatments. Tours of the facility and one-day-only specials that can be used within 30 days will also be provided to attendees. In operation for more than 15 years, the venue keeps innovating with cutting-edge treatments and state-of-the-art technology, products and services.

Location: 13020 Livingston Rd., Unit 16. For more information or to make an appointment, call 239-596-5522, email TrimAndToneSpa@gmail.com or visit TrimAndToneMedSpa.com. See ad, page 21.

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andace Tranter, a transformational energy healer and owner of Supreme Health and Wellness, will lead a two-part transformational workshop for women entitled Embrace Candace Tranter the Dragonfly Effect from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on January 8 and 15 at the Sol of Life Salt caves in downtown Fort Myers. Attendees will learn the top five mysteries to breaking through, empowering and emerging into the supreme goddess that they were meant to be. Tranter, an energy healer and massage therapist for 20 years, is certified as a level-three qigong instructor and breath facilitator. Topics include uncovering the illusions, lies and paradigms that hold us hostage; techniques to become super-clear on our

desires and manifest them into reality; understanding our right to be a supreme being and our obligation to being in our purpose; using our story to empower others to get out of the victim mentality; and supercharging our desires and bridge the gap between where we are and where we are going. Cost: $320 for both sessions. Location: 2400 First St., Ste. 100. For more information or to register, call 239-745-2860, email CandaceTranter@gmail.com or visit EmbraceTheDragonflyEﬀect.com. See Resource Guide, page 54.

Workshops and Concert at Unity of Naples

nity of Naples Church will host three special events this month—two purpose workshops at 11:45 a.m. on January 9 and 10 a.m. on January 22, and a Jivin’ Jazz concert by the Dan Miller and Lew Del Gratto sextet beginning at 6 p.m. on January 15. The free workshops will provide attendees the opportunity of finding or reinforcing their strengths and talents. The renowned local musical group, which features Glenn Basham, will celebrate the Great American Songbook and some of jazz’s greatest composers, including Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk and Dizzy Gillespie. Miller and Del Gratto have played with Harry Connick, Jr. and the Saturday Night Live band, respectively. A non-denominational spiritual community rooted in radical, loving acceptance, Unity of Naples conducts services every Sunday at 10 a.m. Cost for concert: $35. Location: 2000 Unity Way. For more information or tickets, call 239-775-3009 or visit UnityNaples.org/ events. See ad, page 22.

Santoro Offers the Bloom Experience

aples-based Elyse Santoro, a trained and certified feng shui practitioner, holistic interior designer and artist, soul catalyst and design alchemist, is offering her new signature program, The Bloom Experience, early this year. Following an in-person introductory event, she will lead eight, 90-minute, group Zoom sesElyse Santoro sions that will open new perspectives in how we live in our homes and lives and help participants overcome limitations in transforming beliefs into a soulful and nurturing self-reflection of our inner unique selves. Following the step-by-step creative process of the basic training program, there will be an opportunity to join the Design Alchemy certification program. Santoro helps clients reinvent their lives through having direct access to their creative genius, learn how to live feeling fulfilled by their souls’ purpose and create a holistic lifestyle that reflects their passion and purpose. For more information including program cost or to register, call 239-207-6396, email Design.ElyseSantoro@gmail.com or visit TheBloom-Experience.com. See ad, page 25. January 2022

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Herpes Cream Provides Natural Relief

elia Cahill, founder of Royal John, is pleased to offer natural relief for those that suffer from genital herpes. Royal John’s Genital Herpes Cream is comprised of all-natural ingredients including echinacea, lady slipper, purslane, golden seal, lemon balm, witch hazel, licorice, tea tree and black cumin. “Thirty-five percent of American adults have genital herpes,” says Cahill. “While there is not currently a cure, it is important to find comfort and relief from symptoms naturally with a product you can trust.” The plant-based, antioxidant-rich formula is designed to soothe sores and temporarily relieve pain and swelling due to genital herpes. This cream-based formula is chemicalfree and easy to use for management of bothersome symptoms. Cahill brings more than 28 years of expertise in development and research. She has worked with the National Development and Research Institute as well as many brilliant doctors. “Statistically speaking everyone knows someone who has herpes, but not many people talk about it, a big reason is the stigma it carries. It’s a normal, non-life-threatening part of a lot of people’s lives. My hope is to remove the stigma of genital herpes and give relief to the symptoms until we find a cure,” says Cahill. For more information or to order, visit RoyalJohn.com or email info@RoyalJohn.com. Also available on Amazon. See ad, page 52.

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Maidorganic Marks 14th Year of Service

aidorganic Cleaning Services & Products, based in Bonita Springs, is a family-owned business that celebrated its 13th year last fall providing cleaning services that include their own cleaning product line for residences and workplaces. Co-founded and co-owned by Shal and C.J. Gagne, they focus on attention to detail and clinically tested organic cleaning products that kill most hospital-grade germs, and also provide aromatherapy. People should “be conscious of the amount of toxins with their current product usage,” says Shal, adding that their mission is to provide a clean home, professional service and a cleaner Earth. “In this new year, focus on a cleaner and less-toxic home.”

Location: 9148 Bonita Beach Rd., Ste. 200201. For more information or to obtain a free estimate, call 860-550-1120, email info@Maidorganic.com or visit Maidorganic.com. See ad, page 40.

Biweekly Drum Circles Throughout the Year

ouse of Gaia, in Naples, and the Southwest Florida Community Drum Circle will collaborate to bring cultural family events to Cambier Park, in Naples, each month this year. Under the nonprofit’s umbrella, the drum circles, established in 2001, will have liability coverage and guaranteed set nights for creative expression. The events to be held this and next month will be from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on January 22 and February 26 at Riverside Park, in Bonita Springs, and January 29 and February 12 in Cambier Park. Members can stay up to date by joining the SWFL Community Drum Circle group on Facebook and Instagram or by visiting HouseOfGaia.org. To become a sponsor or make a donation which helps with rental fees and providing drums to our community, email Lulu@HouseOfGaia.org. See ad, page 47.

Robin Hanover Offers Intuitive Financial Advice

onsider starting the new year with expert advice from a financial intuitive that speaks the soul’s language. Robin Hanover, of Robin Hanover Consulting, with offices in Naples and Estero, has 40 years of experience as a top-rated financial advisor, health and wellness coach, and reiki practitioner with considerable soul-level healing expertise. She guides individuals and couples to bridge the world of finance and spirituality, overRobin Hanover come money blocks and create longlasting abundance. She offers a variety of virtual consulting options, including concierge-style coaching via Zoom or in-person and phone sessions. Clients can choose their own transformative path by co-creating a program that works best for themselves, including deciding on a main area of focus and choosing their own frequency, pattern and pace to create the most ideal framework for their expansion. Advice can help partners better align their priorities with each other. Hanover can foster deeper conversations about money using financial and metaphysical terms. As an analytical intuitive, she makes sure clients feel heard and recognized while aligning budgets and investing in their divine energy. For more information or to arrange for an initial complimentary SOULutions session, call 707-337-3194, email Robin@RobinHanoverConsulting.com or visit RobinHanover.com. See ad, page 13.

kudos Tanya Cohen, a highly accredited esthetician, recently joined Organic Skincare and Bodyworx, in Naples. A CIDESO diploma holder, the highest qualification in esthetics and the only fully international accreditation recognized within the beauty industry worldwide, she has trained at the Carita and Decleor company main spa, La Maison de Beauté; with Trianon Palace Spa at Versailles, Tanya Cohen France; and in Helsinki, Finland. Cohen’s stress-free facials are customized to clients’ skin needs. She has trained and worked with hundreds of skincare lines, treated thousands of people, including many celebrities, and visited many famous spas worldwide. The business uses only organic skincare products that don’t contain any dyes, parabens, BHAs, formaldehyde, petroleum distillates, hydroquinone, methyl cellosolve or chemical preservatives. Location: 13240 Tamiami Tr. N., Ste. 207. For more information or to make an appointment, call 239-514-4494. See ad, page 3.

January 2022

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Find It Within Yourself Summit

repare to step into personal ownership of 2022 by attending Christin Collins feel-good, funfilled Find It Within Yourself Summit at the Collaboratory, in Fort Myers, on January 8. “The daylong summit from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. delves into releasing and healing the personal baggage of old beliefs and limitations, in addition to providing the fuel to Christin Collins shift the mindset and allow for experiencing a new approach to living a purpose-driven life,” says Collins, a thought leader in health and wellness and the author of Her Phoenix Rising. Participants will learn how to release the past, embrace the now and move forward holistically and optimally as individuals, as well as an interconnected community with special guests Carey Cohill, a plant-based chef and educator, and Heather Christie, a professional leadership speaker. The two women, along with Collins, will provide fuel for the mind, body and spirit to prepare attendees for stepping over the 2022 threshold with a refreshed, healthy and energized spirit. She says, “After nearly two years of exhausting trauma and fear, it’s time to create space in life for a day to learn how to plot a new course that includes vibrancy, well-being and fresh possibilities.” Sponsorship levels are Wellness Sponsor/$500. Gratitude Sponsor/$1,000. (Details are available by emailing Christin@ ChristinCollins.com). General admission is $299, VIP experience $999, which includes a Jan. 7 salt cave breathwork workshop with clinical hypnotherapist Carolyn Beauchamp, Luminary Hotel dinner with Cohill plus yoga, breakfast and preferred summit seating, as well as a 10-day virtual weight-loss challenge and two group coaching sessions with Collins. Location: 2031 Jackson St., in Fort Myers. For more information, visit ChristinCollins.com or email Christin@ChristinCollins.com. Register at ChristinCollins.com/coaching-and-workshops.

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Collier Water Keeper Distinguished Documentary and Speaker Series

aples is particularly susceptible to sea-level rise, saltwater intrusion, flooding, storm surge, and extreme precipitation events, as well as hurricanes and climate change. With watchful eyes on some of the most pristine and enviable tracts of land in South Florida, Collier Waterkeeper K. C. Schulberg and his team will begin educating the public about the big issues facing the Paradise Coast. Public awareness building on big issues list—how to preserve wetlands, the impact wetlands have on our watershed and aquifer, potentially negative impacts of development and sprawl, the persistent and growing menace of red tide and blue-green algae to the community’s health and the health of our ecosystem and the local economy, as well as stormwater runoff and coral reef preservation—begins in January with a Distinguished Documentary Series and a Distinguished Speaker series, featuring worldwide recognized expert speakers.

Distinguished Documentary Series: third Wednesday of each month.

Phosfate, 6 to 8 p.m., January 19: How phosphate mining in Florida has had severe consequences on the economy, environment, and health of nearby residents, while The Mosaic Company reaps millions and runs roughshod over government restrictions. Silverspot Cinema, 9118 Strada Place, Naples. Tickets $20 at Eventbrite.com/e/218293911967.

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In a recent study published in The Journal of Nutrition, researchers at Seattle’s Children’s Hospital tested 1,682 adults from multiple ethnic groups and compared their diets to their levels of liver fat, which is linked to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. They found those that ate more red meat and saturated fat, and drank more coffee had higher levels of liver fat, while those that ate more fiber and produce containing vitamins C and E had lower levels of liver fat.

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Try Ear Acupressure for Seasonal Allergies Allergic rhinitis—the sneezing, runny nose and red eyes commonly called hay fever— affects one in 12 American adults and 10 to 30 percent of people worldwide. The usual treatment of antihistamines, decongestants or steroids can come with unwelcome side effects, but a simple alternative approach of ear acupressure may be as effective, suggests a new Chinese study. Researchers analyzed 11 random controlled studies that included 1,094 people with allergies. Small cow soapwort seeds or stainless steel pellets corresponding to Traditional Chinese Medicine meridians were placed with adhesive on their ears for several days. The study in Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine concluded that ear acupressure reduced allergy symptoms more effectively than an antihistamine, conventional medicine, herbs or regular acupuncture. January 2022

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struggle with fatigue, making simple daily tasks difficult, but a new Iranian study suggests that lavender and valerian may help counter this symptom. Researchers divided 120 patients with heart failure into three groups that were given either a 530-milligram valerian root capsule, lavender aromatherapy or routine care. In a two-week period, people taking either of the herbal therapies reported significantly less fatigue than the control group.

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Consider Basil to Fend Off Alzheimer’s

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Ultraviolet (UV) light in various forms has been used widely in the last century to disinfect water, air and surfaces, but its use in public spaces is increasingly common since the COVID-19 pandemic. In a new study published in Applied and Environmental Microbiology, University of Colorado researchers report finding the sweet spot in the UV spectrum that is both extremely effective at killing the virus and also safer for human exposure, allowing airports and entertainment venues to disinfect even when people are present. The researchers found that while the virus was quite susceptible to UV light in general, a specific wavelength of far-ultraviolet C at 222 nanometers was particularly effective, while remaining safe for human skin and eyes. The highest disinfection rate was from krypton chloride (KrCl) excimers, a low-pressure, mercury-vapor lamp. “Of almost every pathogen we have ever studied, this virus is one of the easiest, by far, to kill with UV light,” says senior author Karl Linden, professor of environmental engineering. Also, researchers at the United Kingdom’s Addenbrooke Hospital, in Cambridge, studied the use of portable high-energy particulate air (HEPA) filters in crowded COVID-19 wards. They found that the relatively inexpensive machines effectively removed COVID-19 particles from the air—the first such evidence in a real-world setting. Researchers noted the HEPA filters also removed detectable amounts of other pathogens that cause infections in hospitals, such as Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and Streptococcus pyogenes— a surprising finding because these pathogens are not typically considered to be airborne.

A natural compound called fenchol, found in basil and other plants, may help to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease by preventing toxic proteins from accumulating in the brain, report researchers from the University of South Florida. In a new study published in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, researchers reported that a sensing mechanism called the FFAR2 receptor on short-chain fatty acids in the gut microbiome reduces neurotoxicity in a brain with Alzheimer’s. After screening more than 144,000 natural compounds to find those that activate that receptor, they discovered that the fenchol in basil bound to it the best. Fenchol was also found to clear harmful amyloid protein from the brain much faster than other compounds and to prevent the formation of half-dead, inflammatory “zombie cells” found in deteriorating brains. Future research will focus on on whether fenchol is best delivered through basil itself, a nasal application spray or a pill.

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Poachers Upsetting Ecological Balance

Tuskless Elephants Adapting to Poaching Scourge Approximately 90 percent of the elephants in the present-day Gorongosa National Park, called one of the “last wild places” by National Geographic, were poached for ivory to finance the civil war in Mozambique from 1977 to 1992. Before the conflict, less than one-fifth of females were born without tusks. Now the number is closer to 50 percent. A study published in Science Friday reveals “smoking-gun evidence for genetic changes,” according to University of Victoria (Canada) conservation scientist Chris Darimont. He believes the study helps us understand how humans can have a major influence on evolution. The same phenomenon has also been observed in Uganda, Tanzania and Kenya after periods of intense poaching. Although female and male elephants can be born with tusks, tusklessness occurs at around 2 percent in a well-protected population. Study co-author and Princeton evolutionary biologist Robert Pringle thinks the changes are reversible as the population recovers, saying, “There’s such a blizzard of depressing news about biodiversity and humans in the environment, and I think it’s important to emphasize that there are some bright spots in that picture.”

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In a paper published in Biological Conservation, researchers from the University of Adelaide and an international team of experts have concluded that illegal global wildlife trade impacts species, ecosystems and society in unsustainable ways. Co-author Dr. Oliver Stringham states, “The trade in wild vertebrates alone is estimated to involve a quarter of terrestrial species, while the trade in ocean life, invertebrates, plants and fungi remains considerably overlooked and poorly documented. As a threat to targeted species, the trade represents one of the five major drivers of biodiversity loss and extinction at global scale.” The incidental effects of wildlife harvesting include disrupted interactions between species and ecosystem structure, altering species composition, functioning and services such as seed dispersal, pollination and carbon storage. Other secondary effects are decreases in eco-tourism and increases in pandemics that originate in wildlife. Co-author and Ph.D. candidate Adam Toomes notes, “A large diversity of species are not protected by international regulation and are traded without any formal documentation process, making it incredibly difficult to evaluate the associated costs and benefits.” Tools available to curb the trade include bans, quotas, protected areas, certification, captive breeding and propagation, education and awareness. peter betts/AdobeStock.com

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Climate Change Affects Coffee Quality A review published in Frontiers in Plant Science outlines the vulnerability of coffee quality to environmental shifts. Researchers from the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University and Montana State University looked at the effects of 10 prevalent environmental factors and management conditions associated with climate change and adaptation as detailed in 73 published articles to form this analysis. Their findings have implications for farmers’ livelihoods and consumer experiences. Coffee is grown on 12.5 million mostly small farms comprising more than 27 million acres in more than 50 countries. Some of these regions are feeling the impact of climate change, which leads to consequences for coffee’s taste, aroma, nutritional quality, yield and sustainability. Farms at higher altitudes were associated with better coffee flavor and aroma, while too much light exposure correlated with a decrease in overall quality. Coffee quality is also susceptible to changes due to water stress and increased temperatures and carbon dioxide, although more research on these specific factors is needed. Current efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change include shade management to control light exposure, selection and maintenance of climate-resilient wild coffee plants, and pest management, but innovative solutions to support bean growth at all elevations still need to be devised.

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For more than 20 years, a large part of the tropical North Atlantic Ocean has been warmer than usual, causing more moisture to evaporate and fueling strong hurricanes. The amount of vapor in the atmosphere has increased about 4 percent since the 1990s, and a wetter atmosphere provides extra energy and moisture for storms of all kinds. According to data from the Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society, midlatitude storms are feeding on the atmosphere’s extra vapor too, creating more precipitation. Although carbon dioxide is the more recognized problem, water vapor is a more impactful greenhouse gas by far because it absorbs a greater amount of the infrared energy radiated off the planet’s surface than other greenhouse gases, thus trapping more heat. A doubling of atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations alone would warm the globe approximately one degree Celsius, but feedback loops make the temperature rise twice as much. Even though disappearing sea ice may be dramatic, the extra vapor causes evaporation, which traps heat and creates even more warming, representing the strongest feedback loop in the climate system. We can reduce the effect indirectly by reducing the warming caused by emissions of carbon dioxide and methane, as well as propagating trees that absorb carbon from the air.

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or Elizabeth Smith, as a family nurse practiboard certified tioner in urgent care and advanced practice primary care in a hospital family nurse practitioner setting,” explains Smith. and founder/owner of She still continues her Integrative Direct Primary education in a functional Care, in Naples, applying medicine program. “While advice that she offered her I’ve felt fulfilled, I didn’t feel patients about living a life balanced, which is what I of balance became a necesbelieve I can finally have sity when she developed in my own practice. Now, personal health issues. when I’m talking to my paJuggling a career with tients about all the aspects marriage and three young that make up health, such as Elizabeth Smith children aged 10 months, 5 adequate sleep, healthy food years and 7 years required a hectic schedand nutrition, physical activity and minimal ule of rising daily at 4 a.m., caring for stress, I’ll be walking my talk,” she says. children, seeing patients at the office and Smith’s direct primary care practice working late hours. is focused on integrative care, a wholeSmith admits that the decision to leave person, quality patient-centered approach. a successful practice to establish one of “I’ll be directly contracting with patients her own was hard, but some of the health for care and can use integrative therapies benefits she experienced made it worththat work with a patient’s natural physiolwhile. “When I wasn’t so off-balance, the ogy to encourage healing. I can refer out headache that had troubled me for four for modalities such as acupuncture, masconsecutive months vanished. I realized sage and chiropractic. Sometimes it’s what stress had caused it. Now I have more time someone needs,” says Smith, who prefers to manage my own health,” says Smith, to meet people where they are and guide whose exceptionally well-rounded and them in taking care of their overall health diverse background in nursing makes her by working with them to determine what an asset to the patient partnership that she they want to achieve. encourages and nurtures. “Sometimes life circumstances force “I began as a nurse’s aide in 2000, people to choose between healthcare and making home and hospital visits, as groceries or rent. My mom didn’t have well as working at a facility for the health insurance, and she didn’t get her pap residential care of elderly and disabled test regularly. At age 60 she died of cervical individuals prior to enrolling in nurscancer.” The native Ohioan says, “We’re all ing school at in 2001. After graduating shaped by our experiences. I’m living out in 2003, I worked as a registered nurse what she taught me. Life is short, and I want on the medical surgical floor, in hospice to spend time with my patients without feeland doing home hospice visits. While ing rushed, so they can be listened to and I I was going to school for my bachelor’s can treat them like I would my mom.” degree, a mentor suggested that I enroll in graduate school at Wright State Integrative Direct Primary Care is located University and get my Master of Sciat 2590 Northbrooke Plaza Dr., Ste. 106, in ence degree so I could become a nurse Naples. For more information, call 239-350practitioner. I took the advice, got my 4900 or visit Integrativedpc.com. See ad, degree in 2008 and have practiced since page 11.

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lmost certainly, electric cars are in everyone’s future. Not only are automakers— from General Motors and Volvo to Rolls-Royce and Bentley—pledging to stop producing gas and diesel cars, but a long list of countries in Europe and Asia plus three U.S. states are planning to ban them by 2040 or earlier, often citing climate change imperatives. This wouldn’t be happening if electrification technology was standing still. Instead, it’s made rapid progress to the point that electric vehicles (EV) are more often than not better cars than their internal combustion counterparts. A range of 300 miles or more (the top model of the luxurious Lucid Air claims 520) has become commonplace, and the inherent properties of electric motors—such as lots of low-end torque—means they’re very fast off the line. The Rimac Nevera, an EV supercar, reaches 60 mph in an incredible 1.85 seconds. But there’s more. Fuel and service costs have been dramatically reduced with EVs. A 2018 University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute study pegged the average cost to operate an EV at $485 a year, compared to $1,117 for a gas-operated car, and battery packs and electric motors take up less space than engines, transmissions and radiators. This means larger passenger compartments with more legroom and no center “hump”, and storage up front (the so-called “frunk”), as well as behind. Designers are even able to ditch the grille—a feature shared by all but a few air-cooled cars on the market. 24

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EVs Get More Affordable

The high cost of EVs has been off-putting. The Tesla Model S Plaid Edition, made in California, starts at $129,990, the Arizonaproduced Lucid sells for up to $170,000, and the Croatian-made Rimac costs $2.4 million. That’s one reason EV penetration is low—accounting for only 2 percent of U.S. sales in 2020. By last year, there were almost 1.8 million EVs on American roads—three times the number of 2016— but affordable cars would make the numbers grow much faster. The federal $7,500 federal income tax credit for EVs helps, but it has a 200,000-unit sales cap, and General Motors and Tesla have already met it. Some states, and especially EV-friendly California, have generous additional incentives,

and a proposed increase in the tax credit from $7,500 to $12,500 is under consideration by Congress. Battery pack costs—the key reason EVs are expensive—went down an average of 16 percent per year between 2007 and 2020, the University of Pennsylvania reports. And that has created cheaper electric vehicles such as the Chevrolet Bolt ($31,995), Hyundai Kona ($34,000), Mini Cooper SE ($30,750), Nissan Leaf ($32,620) and Tesla Model 3 ($41,190). The big news for truck fans is that the country’s bestselling vehicle for many years, the Ford F-150 pickup, will have a battery electric variant called the Lightning on the market this spring with a price under $40,000. For some people, hybrid or plug-in hybrid vehicles are a better choice. They’re certainly cheaper. Toyota’s long-lived Prius (with 58 mpg city/53 highway) starts at $24,525. And there’s an appealing Ford hybrid truck, too—the Maverick—at $19,995. It went on sale late last year. These “green” trucks are undoubtedly better for the environment than their gas and diesel counterparts. Greenhouse gas production is directly tied to fuel economy, and some versions of the current F-150 pickup get only 15 mpg combined. The only emissions from its EV counterpart and battery trucks like it will be from the generation of the electricity to run them. The Maverick hybrid gets 40 mpg in city driving. In 2020, researchers in England and Holland said that driving an EV is better for the environment in 95 percent of the world—the exception would be in areas with very dirty coal-based grids. For a complete lifecycle analysis, it’s necessary to factor in the effects of manufacturing, the mining of rare earth minerals, the makeup of the local grid, end-of-life recycling and other factors. EVs do have slightly higher greenhouse gas production from recycling (1.8 tons versus 2.4 tons) because of battery processing, a Chinese study says. But that same study reports that complete lifecycle emissions for EVs are 18 percent lower. The good news is that many of the factors that go into lifecycle analysis are getting better for EVs. Renewable energy

is the fastest-growing energy source, and the amount in the U.S. grid increased 100 percent between 2000 and 2018. Lithium is essential for modern EV batteries, and both General Motors and BMW have invested in more sustainable methods of extraction.

Integrating with the Home

Another EV cost is the installation of 240-volt electricity for home charging. But in 2020 the International Code Council (ICC) set new voluntary guidelines for new homes that would make all of them “EV-Ready”. Installing the necessary wiring when the house is built would cost $920, compared to $3,550 for a retrofit, says the ICC. Some municipalities, such as Seattle, already require EV wiring for new homes with off-street parking. Increasingly, EVs are being equipped for two-way power, meaning they can power homes or construction sites. That’s one part of the appeal of Ford’s Lightning, which has 9.6 kilowatts of power available to keep the lights on during a power outage. It can provide full-home electricity for three days.

What to Expect

Buying an EV will require some lifestyle changes, most but not all of them positive. Passing up gas stations is a plus. Studies show that 80 percent or more of EV charging will be done at home, mostly at night. Regular servicing for tuneups and oil changes will become a distant memory, and so will the

financial bite. AAA says EVs will cost on average $949 less per year to maintain. Many of today’s electric cars have range limitations, and this needs to be factored into trip planning. The 2021 Volkswagen I.D. 4 Pro can travel 260 miles on a charge, perhaps not enough to get to grandma’s house. The 2021 Nissan Leaf only has a 150-mile range, although the Leaf Plus increases that to 226. Buying used is tempting, because some EVs—such as early Nissan Leafs—are highly affordable, with good ones costing about $7,000. But its range is poor, just 73 miles. While some older Teslas have credible range, they’ve also retained their value pretty well. In general, buying new—which includes claiming the federal income tax credit—is a better idea. First-time EV buyers worry about high prices, range, finding public chargers (although the $7.5 billion allocated to build them in the recent infrastructure bill may help), the considerable time needed to recharge at home, compromised interior space and replacing the expensive battery packs. These are all legitimate concerns, but the lower-priced, roomy, fast-charging EVs coming on the market now—and a network of more than 41,000 public chargers—go a long way toward addressing them. Jim Motavalli, a Connecticut-based journalist, writes about the environment, cars and music. He can be contacted at JimMotavalli.com.

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ccording to the New York Times, while most owners of electric vehicles (E.V.) plug in their cars at home, and only occasionally use public charging stations, the number one new E.V. buyer concern continues to be “range anxiety”. To possibly help ease this anxiety, ChargeHub.com and other such online resources offer a free app or location maps that indicate nearby charging stations throughout Southwest Florida (and the U.S.) including Tesla free-charging stations that are part of its electric charging network all over the U.S. ChargeHub indicates that the city of Naples has 74 public charging station ports (Level 2 and Level 3) within less than 10 miles (82% of the ports are level 2 charging ports and 64% of the ports offer free charges). The app indicates Bonita Springs has 4, Fort Myers 25, and Fort Myers Beach has 2.

The Difference Between Level 1 and Level 2 Chargers How fast a vehicle can be charged is determined by the charging level. Each level runs on a different voltage. The higher the level, the higher the voltage, and the faster the car will be charged. A Level 1 charging unit is the cable that comes with a new electric car as a standard charger, and just needs to be plugged into a normal household 120volt, 20-amp electrical outlet. A Level 2 charging unit is generally mounted on a wall and uses around 240 volts and 40 amps. There’s some variation, depending on the model vehicle model. Level 3 charging is the fastest type of charging available and can recharge an EV at a rate of 3 to 20 miles of range per minute. Unlike Level 1 and Level 2 charging that uses alternating current (AC), Level 3 charging uses direct current (DC). Charging prices vary.

Stem Cells are Effective Against Many Disorders by Chadwick C. Prodromos

n published studies, stem cells January 13 at 5:30 p.m. have been shown to be effective Dr. Prodromos will conduct a and completely safe against a free educational seminar wide variety of disorders. While the and webinar on evidencebased stem cell treatment. list of health challenges in which Location: Tiburon Golf Club, at least some degree of efficacy has 2620 Tiburon Dr., Naples been demonstrated in published studies is remarkably long and varied, upon understanding how stem cells work, their wide-ranging efficacy is not surprising.

Healing with Growth Factors

Stem cells treat disease by two different mechanisms. First, stem cells have growth factors such as transforming growth factor beta, vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and platelet-derived growth factor, among many others. These growth factors are what the body uses to help heal itself. No pharmaceutical drug does this. Stem cell treatment merely concentrates this capability where it is needed. Because nearly all disease states involve damaged tissue, stem cells have the capacity to help improve the condition for a tremendous number of patients. These growth factors work in a variety of ways in concert with other cells of the immune system. For example, VEGF increases the number of blood vessels and sends life-giving, healing blood to the area. Additionally, transforming growth factor beta has many functions. One of them is to attract new progenitor cells to an area to help rebuild damaged tissue. There are many other growth factors each with myriad functions. The biochemistry and cell biology involved is incredibly complicated and only now beginning to be understood. This complexity is such that the idea that a simple drug could reproduce it is not even remotely possible.

Immunomodulatory (Anti-inflammatory) Cytokines The second mechanism of action is to decrease inflammation and scale back the degree to which the body is attacking itself in such autoimmune disorders as rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis (MS), lupus, autism, Crohn’s disease, Type I diabetes and many others. Stem cells have anti-inflammatory cytokines which ratchet down the self-aggressiveness of the immune system in these disorders.

Cytokines can be both pro- and anti-inflammatory. Many are part of the interleukin family, of which there are 33, although many have numerous sub-types. For example, interleukin 1 causes inflammation, while interleukin 1-receptor-antagonist decreases inflammation. Some cytokines can be either pro- or anti-inflammatory, depending on their environment. Because almost diseases and disorders involve inflammation, stem cells have a beneficial effect across an incredible array of problems. While drugs such as prednisone, Humira and Enbrel decrease inflammation, each has severe or even fatal side effects, predisposing the body to infection and in some cases, cancer. Stem cells in contrast can be thought of as cortisone without the side effects. Stem cells are also incredibly safe. Serious adverse events when stem cells are responsibly used are almost unheard of. Due to extremely limiting U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulations, the only legal stem cell treatment in the U.S. is bone marrow aspirate, where bone marrow is taken from a pelvic bone, concentrated and injected. Unfortunately, it has been proven ineffective for arthritis and cannot be injected intravenously for disorders such as MS, Crohn’s disease and rheumatoid arthritis. Its only proven benefit is in helping problem bone fractures to heal.

Disorders Treated with Stem Cells

n Neurologic: MS, autism, cerebral palsy, ALS, Parkinson’s disease, traumatic brain Injury and spinal cord injury paralysis n Arthritic: osteoarthritis of the peripheral joints and spine, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, lupus, and scleroderma n Chronic kidney disease n Diabetes: Type 1 and 2 n Genitourinary: ED, peyronie’s disease, interstitial nephritis n Lung: asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, COPD n Gastrointestinal: Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis n Fertility: premature ovarian failure, oligospermia n Eye: retinitis pigmentosa, glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy n Heart: congestive heart failure, angina n Anti-aging Chadwick C. Prodromos M.D., is the medical director of the Foundation for Orthopaedics and Regenerative Medicine, as well as CEO of the Prodromos Stem Cell Institute, which originated and maintains a stem cell institute in the island nation of Antigua, where stem cell treatment is available. For more information, call 847-6996810, email Care@ThePsci.net or visit ThePsci. com. Evaluations are carried out in Naples, Chicago, or remotely anywhere in the world. On Jan. 13 at 5:30 p.m. Dr. Prodromos will conduct a free educational seminar and webinar on evidence-based stem cell treatment at Tiburon Golf Club located at 2620 Tiburon Dr., in Naples. See ad, page 19. January 2022

Health in the New Year 10 Top Wellness Trends for 2022

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very new year marks the convergence of endings and beginnings—an opportunity to assess where we’ve been and anticipate where we’re going. As this dynamic relates to our health, this year promises an intensification in the development and adoption of several trends that have been years in the making.

Plant-Based Foods Take Center Stage

The consensus among researchers is that filling our plates with colorful vegetables and fruits improves health and reduces our risk of developing a number of chronic degenerative diseases. “This approach, along with eating less meat and avoiding sugar, is wonderful to control blood sugar, lower uric acid and nurture your microbiome, which is fundamentally important to reduce in28

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flammation, increase your body’s production of antioxidants and vitamins and help maintain the integrity of the gut lining so that you don’t get leaky gut and, therefore, inflammation,” says boardcertified neurologist David Perlmutter, author of Grain Brain and four other New York Times bestsellers. Awareness of the devastating effects of industrialized meat production is also accelerating. “Avoiding animal products is probably the first and most important ethical choice one can make,” says Princeton University bioethics professor Peter Singer, author of the seminal Animal Liberation. “That’s going to dramatically lower your carbon footprint. You will no longer be complicit in the suffering of tens of billions of factory-farmed animals, and you won’t be contributing to the increasing risks of viruses being bred in factory farms.”

According to market oxygenation, while diaanalysis firm CB Insights, “Core concepts like being present in the moment or betics and non-diabetics taking in the other person in an empathetic way are alike employ continuous “As COVID-19 spread glucose monitoring systems across the globe, shifting rippling out into so many aspects of life.” to pinpoint how lifestyle consumer behavior and –Leslie Davenport choices like food, exercise virus outbreaks in factories and sleep affect blood sugar levels. “That is not only trending has dealt major blows to the meat supply chain, with the beef now, but will increase quite dramatically as consumers push to industry alone facing an estimated $13.6 billion in losses.” Several learn more about themselves,” Perlmutter predicts. “No longer is U.S. meat processing plants were forced to close their doors. this information going to be siloed in the doctor’s office. People In response, a growing inventory of plant-based alternative are becoming more and more empowered to learn this data about proteins is emerging, offering new products that seek to mimic themselves and act on it.” the experience of eating a juicy hamburger (Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods) or crispy chicken nugget (Simulate). Banza Learning to Improve Genetic Expression makes high-protein pasta from chickpeas. Retail sales of plant“Our evolving understanding of epigenetics—how we can change based meals in the U.S. have grown by 25.5 percent over the our gene expression—is bringing more people on board to the past two years, and other manufacturers joining the field are idea that our lifestyle choices matter,” Perlmutter says. “When Plantible Foods, Rebellyous Foods, Livekindly and InnovoPro. I went to medical school, we thought our DNA was locked in a A recent survey found that 36 percent of consumers intend to glass case and that it would determine everything about us. Nowaincrease their consumption of alternative protein sources in the days, we know that the expression of more than 70 percent of our near future. DNA that codes for health and longevity is under our control and Perlmutter cautions, “Just because they’re plant-based doesn’t influenced by our lifestyle choices. The food we eat, whether or give them full sanction. They may contain unfermented soy, not we slept well last night, the stress in our lives, whether or not which may not be non-GMO or organic, and per an article in we spent time in nature—all of these things, moment-to-moment, the New York Times, their carbon footprint may be a lot higher change our gene expression. Holy Toledo! We now know that in production of these products than we have been led to becertain lifestyle choices are good for you because they favorably lieve. Do a little research on these manufactured foods and go change gene expression. They teach it in med school now. It’s a for plant-based options that aren’t processed. Shop the periphbreathtaking reality.” ery of the grocery store.”

Telemedicine Will Continue After the Pandemic

Harnessing the Power of Low-Level Stress

Wearable Devices and Home Testing Empower Patients

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According to management consultants McKinsey and Company, when COVID-19 began, the level of telemedicine increased in America 78-fold, peaking in April 2020. Although it has been declining since then, the use of telemedicine is still at a 38-fold increase compared to pre-pandemic times. “While it has leveled off, we are going to see persisting use of telemedicine in situations that involve basic communication with a patient,” says Perlmutter, citing compelling attributes such as cost savings, convenience and a lower carbon footprint because people don’t have to commute to a doctor’s office.

Perlmutter also anticipates an amplification of the use of wearable devices and home testing to provide biometric data that informs people about their health status and inspires them to modify lifestyle choices. The Oura Ring records the time it takes to get to sleep, how many times the wearer awakens during the night and how much time they spend in REM and deep sleep. This information enables people to modify day-to-day activities to improve the quality and quantity of sleep. Apple Watch aficionados are increasingly relying on the device’s biofeedback features, including its newest metric, blood

Life hackers and high-performance junkies are looking to leverage something called hormesis, which involves introducing low-level stress to the body for a positive outcome, so that when the body repairs itself from that condition, it doesn’t just repair back to the previous level, but to a new one with an advantage. This includes exposing the body to a hot sauna or cold exposure through cryotherapy, as well as intermittent fasting or time-restricted eating. “People are starting to see how good things happen when we engage in things that push us in places that are perhaps a little bit uncomfortable, activating mechanisms that help with metabolic health, immunity, cognitive function and even the growth of new brain cells,” Perlmutter explains.

When U.S. gymnast Simone Biles dropped out of the 2021 Summer Olympic Games citing mental health challenges, she created an opening for other people to speak up. If a world champion could reveal her vulnerability on the global stage when the stakes were so high, certainly so could they. Her compelling story is emblematic of an emerging trend: Mental health is gradually becoming destigmatized. “It’s becoming acceptable to talk about our feelings and ask for help, and this trend is shattering unhealthy cultural myths, like the erroneous assumption that if we talk about our emotions January 2022

we’re going to fall into a pit of despair and sadness,” says Licensed Integrative Psychotherapist Leslie Davenport, the author of Emotional Resiliency in the Era of Climate Change. “There’s a boldness among younger generations that are challenging the status quo and demanding to be accepted as they are. Tucking away anything that might not be socially acceptable is a part of the past. Kids want their families and adults to accept and love them exactly as they are.” On Twitter, Instagram and Facebook, #itsoknottobeok is a popular hashtag. Mental health surveys show that eco-anxiety in particular is prevalent among the young. Late last year, scientists at the University of Bath, in England, interviewed 10,000 youth between the ages of 16 and 25 across 10 continents. In the U.S., 68 percent said that the future was frightening. Almost half admitted that they had distressing feelings related to climate change on a daily basis, 42 percent believed that the things they valued most would be destroyed and 35 percent feared that their family security would be threatened.

A Surge in Coaching

According to Davenport, “In addition to therapy becoming more acceptable, I’ve seen coaching become more common as another option in which people don’t have to examine their past and can instead look forward. A coach can help them make sense of their life, set goals and hold them accountable.”

Mindfulness Becomes Ubiquitous

Therapy and Meditation Apps Abound

Redefining the conventional, in-person therapy session that is 50 minutes in a quiet room, therapy apps allow people to have short phone calls, video chats or text exchanges with a therapist for a low monthly fee. Notable therapy apps include BetterHelp. com, OnlineTherapy.com, BrightSide.com and Calmerry.com. For meditation, Calm.com, InsightTimer.com and HeadSpace.com are dominating the field.

Virtual Experiences Are Here to Stay

Many people that were devastated by isolation and loneliness during the pandemic sought social engagement via streaming and app-enabled webinars, exercise routines or art classes. Suddenly, virtual conferences attracted participants from all over the world. Davenport relishes the fact that she was able to take tap dancing classes from a renowned New York City teacher, even though she lives in Washington State. “In a surprising silver lining, we’ve come to appreciate the convenience of these virtual experiences, which we likely wouldn’t have attended in person before the pandemic.” Sandra Yeyati is a professional writer and editor. Reach her at SandraYeyati@gmail.com.

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In a few decades, mindfulness practices have catapulted from Buddhist monasteries to corporate boardrooms and have become

a billion-dollar industry in the U.S. with an 11 percent annual growth rate. “Mindfulness has been emerging for a while, but at this point, it’s a household word,” Davenport says. “People are talking about mindful eating or mindful conversations. Core concepts like being present in the moment or taking in the other person in an empathetic way are rippling out into so many aspects of life.”

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High Times for the Cannabis Industry Emerging Trends with a COVID-19 Caveat by Jim Motavalli

t’s fair to say that the cannabis industry has arrived. Recreational marijuana has now been approved in 17 states, and 37 have allowed marijuana for medical purposes. “We have CBD!” proclaim store signs selling the buzz-free cannabidiol. In 2020, more than 240,000 people worked in cannabis-related jobs. The Brightfield Group says the medical cannabis industry will reach $16 billion in annual U.S. sales by 2025. Cannabis market research firm Headset predicts this will be “a year of positive growth” for the industry. 32

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Legalization and expansion are strongly in line with public sentiment: Two-thirds of Americans believe marijuana should be legal, says the Pew Research Center. Opposition has fallen from 52 percent in 2010 to just 32 percent by the end of 2019. “Dispensaries and cannabis cafés are as commonplace as Starbucks, and ordering edibles is as easy as getting pizza,” reports marketing firm Grassfed Media. The National Retail Federation noted a 700 percent increase in the demand for CBD-based products in 2019.

One caveat, however, is COVID-19. Ron Newman, a sustainable development analyst with Lee Enterprises Consulting, says the hemp/CBD business was flat during 2020 because of the pandemic. “With the economic situation, people were buying only essentials,” he says. “But we’re seeing the business start to come back now.” With COVID-19 recovery, more growth is certain, and here are some upcoming trends. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the active ingredient in marijuana that gets the user high. The natural compound CBD—said to have healing and pain/anxiety relief properties—is being heavily marketed in the form of oils, edibles (including gummy bears and lollipops), oral sprays, creams and pills. The third-most popular food-related Google search term in 2018 was “CBD gummies”. CBD dietary supplements are the biggest category, followed by topical applications and third, food and beverage additives. THC is still illegal in many parts of the U.S., but CBD cultivation and sales were legalized by the 2018 Farm Bill. California offers a model for the states in regulating cannabis. Both medicinal cannabis and adult recreational use are legal, but the industry is strictly regulated by the Department of Cannabis Control to ensure that businesses operate safely and that products are free from contamination, properly labeled and kept away from children. Research into cannabis is an emerging field, with 23,000 papers published since 2010, and Grassfed believes that some future products will be based on “other cannabinoids and terpenes such as CBN, CBG, THCA and THCV.” In addition, strains labeled indica, sativa or hybrid, or with names like Gorilla Glue and Wedding Crasher, may increasingly be replaced by a scientifically supported classification system. Bar & Restaurant magazine wants its bartenders to know there might be THC-free CBD cocktails on their future bar menus. It reports that these drinks are “a legal grey area; federally they’re illegal, but some states have their own CBD-related laws.” The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says flatly, “It is currently illegal to market CBD by adding it to a food or labeling it as a dietary supplement,” but the agency has said it is considering relaxing this prohibition. There’s a Wild West quality to the CBD/hemp industry today. An FDA study found many CBD products to be mislabeled, with either more or less CBD than indicated. A significant number contained THC. And then there are the laws, with federal prohibitions and state regulations, that can be quite different. For instance, New York bans CBD products with more than 0.3 percent THC, and bans CBD from any alcohol or tobacco product. So determining whether any specific product is “legal” or not in different locations is complex. But marketing benefits are plain. Wynk alcohol-free seltzer says it has “2.5 milligrams of THC and 2.5 milligrams of CBD in every can.” However, Wynk is not widely available. Casey Coughlin, Wynk brand manager, says, “We only sell Wynk through the dispensary channel, which is highly regulated on a state-by-state basis. So, although CBD and THC beverages are not federally legal, they are at the state level under regulation.” Jody McGinness, executive director of the Hemp Industries Asso-

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ciation, says the FDA doesn’t actually have strong enforcement powers, and that the worst thing CBD/THC legal violators can expect from the agency is a warning letter posted on the FDA website. Gregg Sturz, co-founder of Florida-based CBD Hemp Experts, a leading wholesale provider of cannabis-derived products, says he expects the FDA to eventually approve CBD for use in dietary supplements. “I don’t think they’re trying to shut the industry down, just come up with some clear guidelines,” he says. The legal status of THC is such a question mark that, according to Investopedia’s Marijuana Investing Guide, large banks “are currently afraid of money-laundering charges they may face if they work with these businesses … The American Bankers’ Association has been pushing for more legal clarity.” Newman, who studies the medicinal uses of CBD, notes that in some cases it’s being marketed as a topical analgesic for pain relief, when actually the other proven ingredients in analgesics—including methanol and camphor—are doing the heavy lifting. This situation has also produced FDA warning letters, because if CBD is claimed to relieve pain, then it is required to go through a new drug application process for efficacy. In 2018, the FDA approved Epidiolex, an oral solution with CBD as an active ingredient, used for the treatment of rare and severe forms of epilepsy. While it’s the only approved product so far, studies suggest CBD might be useful for anxiety, insomnia, skin protection and addiction. McGinness sees the major growth area for cannabis-related products not in CBD, but in industrial hemp fiber. As hemp growers gear up in the Midwest after decades of federal bans, they’re likely to expand beyond cottage clothing companies into such areas as auto and industrial parts and building materials, he says. “Hemp products made in a green way create fewer emissions,” McGinness says. “And the bioplastics made from hemp are lighter-weight, which increases fuel efficiency. I expect we’ll see heartland industrial hemp grow so much it will make CBD look like a niche.”

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he medical marijuana industry is flourishing,” says David Friedman, owner of Compassionate Health Care of Florida, with facilities in Naples and Cape Coral. With most Americans living in a state where some form of cannabis is now legal, sales hit $20 billion in 2020, were on pace to top $26 billion in 2021 and are projected to leapfrog to $45.9 billion in 2025, according to data from Marijuana Business Daily. One of the reasons for such success is the industry’s ability to serve communities by providing individuals with alternatives to narcotics, surgery and prescription opioids for the relief of pain, as well as relief from the symptoms of anxiety, depression, insomnia, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and Crohn’s Disease. “Compassionate Healthcare of Florida (CHF) was formed to provide an alternative option to patients who suffer from chronic conditions that impact their life. Before establishing the Florida Medical Marijuana Program, patients who wanted to treat pain, anxiety, post-traumatic syndrome stress disorder, insomnia, cancer symptoms, seizures, spasticity— or 100 other conditions—had only a few options available to them. In most instances, they were prescribed a pharmaceutical to try and reduce their symptoms. For short-term use, conventional medications can be very beneficial; however, when narcotics, benzodiazepines, sedatives and muscle relaxants are used long-term, the side effects increase and the benefit realized by patients are often significantly reduced,” advises Friedman. Driven by the goal of expanding care to those that would benefit from medical marijuana, Friedman explains that he and his team strive to help patients feel confident that they are not alone after visiting CHF for risk-free consultations with board-certified physicians that have specialized experience in the benefits and efficacy of medical cannabis usage. CHF is available to assist individuals from the first visit and for as long as they feel they benefit from using medical marijuana. All doctors passionately believe in the benefits that can be obtained with the use of medical marijuana. Each CHF feels privileged to be a certifying physician that can partner with patients to improve their healthcare. Locations: 5600 Trail Blvd., Ste. 10, Naples; 2612 Santa Barbara Blvd., Ste. 9, Cape Coral. For more information, call 239431-6739 or visit FLmmjHealth.com. See ad, page 33.

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nsiders agree that the idea of fitness is changing, and this means an exciting wave of trackers and apps that go beyond achieving the ultimate six-pack abs. “So many of us want a nice exterior, but now more than ever, we realize how important it is that the interior match that exterior,” says Dominic Kennedy, a Los Angeles trainer and founder of the Dominic Effect, an app that provides fitness workouts, customized meal plans and mind-body tools like meditation, yoga and affirmations. The industry of wearable technology has been expanding since the advent of the FitBit

Tracker in 2014, and the trend is not slowing down. Current fitness wearables even include rings that offer more detailed biometric data including blood pressure, heart rate, sleep and calories burned. With some smartwatches now priced under $50, it’s clear why the business marketing firm Grandview Research predicts significant annual growth for such products for the next six years.

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For this year, fitness and wellness choices will focus more on practical effectiveness within the new normal. “I see that most don’t want to spend hours in the gym. The way life is now, we do things differently: home gyms, home office, home childcare,” notes Kennedy. The world of fitness is extending beyond the gym, taking inventory of all the aspects that factor into maintaining wellness. “This year, fitness is all about making workouts work for you and your lifestyle. Whether it be wearable technology, customized online personal training apps or mindset workouts that work on getting your mind in gear, 2022 has me excited,” says Stephanie Mansour, a Chicago-based fitness coach and host of the national PBS fitness and wellness show Step it Up with Steph. “I think we’re going to be focusing on habits and other areas of life like food, sleep and mindset that contribute to the effectiveness of workouts.” She also foresees people picking up inspiration from hardcore fitness devotees that share more of their personal daily habits such as journaling, affirmations and how they stay committed to investing in health. Bringing a water bottle to a yoga class or slipping on activewear is becoming digitalized, making it easier to target overall health. Staying hydrated based on individual needs is effortless using a Thermos app-connected hydration bottle with a

smart lid that tracks daily intake. Mansour’s favorite fitness ally is clothing inlaid with resistance bands. “You can actually get in a workout while doing everyday activities with this resistance apparel. I love how resistance bands are built into these pants so my daily walk, yoga session or washing dishes and doing laundry turns into a workout because my muscles engage and work harder,” she says.

More Support, Less Pressure

Kennedy sees a sense of community taking root since the start of pandemic, especially via online forums and groups centered on health and fitness. “We spend so much time on the internet and social media, and during the pandemic, it was a huge outreach that will continue to grow since you can do it right from your computer or phone.” New Jersey-based fitness trainer Nadia Murdock sees a trend of prioritizing ourselves without all-too-common feelings of guilt. The founder of Core Program, designed to help entrepreneurial mothers take charge of their health and fitness, she warns about the possible trigger effect of digital track-

ers that use pop-up screens or reminders about daily steps. “I would suggest asking yourself why you want to use a tracker. Once you have identified the reason, you can now seek out alternative options that may cause less pressure,” she says. To stay accountable without mental anguish, she suggests using a multisport watch that offers the perk of real-time audio coaching. Kennedy concurs, saying, “The point is not to cause any more anxiety and to create a safe space. We should not be obsessing about weight and putting ourselves down, but finding a space that will lift our spirits.” Despite the benefits of the latest technology and extras, Mansour reminds us to adhere to “tried and true methodologies like regular workouts that you enjoy, eating nutritious foods and taking care of your mental health through meditation, stress-reduction techniques and getting adequate sleep.” Maya Whitman writes about natural health and living a more beautiful life. Connect at Ekstasis28@gmail.com.

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ost Americans enjoy a daily dose of coffee, and an increasing body of research indicates it’s not a bad habit to have. Meanwhile, a growing number of people are adapting their morning drink rituals to incorporate ingredients ranging from matcha to mushrooms in search of additional health benefits. “After many years of research, we have concluded that coffee can be a fantastic additive to the diet. Coffee consumption is associated with a decrease in all-cause mortality, risk of cardiovascular death and stroke,” says Claudia Hleap, a registered dietician nutritionist in Philadelphia. Regular coffee consumption is also correlated with a decreased risk of Type 2 diabetes, potentially due to its naturally containing polyphenols, which are plant compounds with protective antioxidant properties. The caffeine in coffee, as well as in tea and cocoa, can also boost short-term metabolism and brain function. As with most things in life, moderation is key; overconsumption of coffee can result in insomnia, irritability, gastrointestinal 38

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issues and other short-lived side effects. “Caffeine intake may negatively impact sleep duration and quality, which is essential for optimal health,” says Hleap. “Coffee can also serve as a vessel for added sugars and unhealthy fats in the diet if you are adding sweeteners and artificial creamers.” Many java drinkers today are experimenting with healthy alternatives and add-ons to shake up their routine morning pickme-up. Chicory-based drinks, made from roasted ground chicory root, are a favorite for Lauren O’Connor, a Los Angeles registered dietitian nutritionist and author of Healthy Cooking for One. “Chicory is caffeine-free, acid-free and a gut-friendly alternative to coffee,” she says. “It also has a robust, roasted taste that can satisfy those who desire more than an herbal tea. Date ‘coffee’, made from date seed, also has a deep, rich flavor.” Some chicory tea blends also incorporate roasted dandelion root, which has been used by herbalists for centuries to enhance the body’s detoxifying functions, particularly of the liver. Golden milk, a traditional Indian beverage associated

with Ayurvedic medicine, is another flavorful alternative with numerous health benefits. Recipes vary, but golden milk is typically prepared by heating milk or a plant-based milk alternative along with turmeric, black pepper, ginger, cinnamon, honey, vanilla and/or cardamom. “These warming spices go above a simple caffeine replacement to provide powerful antiinflammatory benefits,” says Trista Best, a registered dietitian in Dalton, Georgia. Best also recommends matcha, a traditional Japanese drink made from powdered, young, green tea leaves whisked in water as a coffee alternative with less caffeine and other added benefits. Because the tea leaves are essentially consumed in powder form rather than just steeped in water, matcha contains more catechins, an important antioxidant, than a typical preparation of green tea. “The L-theanine, an amino acid, in matcha is known to improve brain health, which shows itself through improved memory, attention and reaction time,” notes Best.

A Better Bean

Rather than swap out coffee altogether, some java lovers are bettering their beloved beans with healthy add-ons such as powdered mushrooms, ghee and spices. “A healthy addition to coffee can include coconut oil, collagen or butter. These can add some fat and protein content, which will provide more energy while also jumpstarting your metabolism at the beginning of the day,” says holistic health coach Virginia Gruhler. Ghee, a clarified butter that originated in ancient India, has been touted as a “keto-friendly” way to help neutralize the acidity of coffee while adding healthy fats and nutrients. Spices like cinnamon and cardamom have been added to coffee and black tea for centuries in the Middle East and Asia to enhance both flavor and health. Cinnamon, for example, may help lower blood sugar, in addition to having antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. Mushroom coffee is another popular “coffee-plus” beverage which combines the flavor and energy boost of java with the benefits of medicinal fungi like turkey tail, lion’s mane and chaga, boosting the immune system and potentially warding off serious health conditions like dementia and cancer. Because caffeine can stay in the bloodstream for up to 10 hours, staying clear of all caffeinated drinks in the later hours of the day will help ensure a better night’s sleep. When a mid-afternoon slump hits, a brisk walk followed by a cup of a flavorful herbal tea like Rooibos or lemongrass can wake up the body and the brain naturally. Connect with Washington, D.C., freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.

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Rather than swap out coffee altogether, some java lovers are bettering their beloved beans with healthy add-ons such as powdered mushrooms, ghee and spices.

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3 cups organic, natural milk such as oat, almond, coconut, hemp or another 2 tsp ground turmeric powder ½ tsp ground cinnamon 1 Tbsp coconut oil (skip if using a full-fat coconut cream or milk) ¼ tsp ground ginger powder Dash of black pepper Maple syrup, agave syrup or honey to taste Optional, but luxurious and delicious: Pinch of ground cardamom (about ⅛ tsp or just under) Dash of vanilla extract or vanilla powder Pinch of ground nutmeg (about ⅛ tsp or just under) Gently heat milk of choice in a pot on the stovetop over medium heat. Once it’s warm, add the suggested spices, oil and sweetener. Use a whisk to thoroughly combine all of the ingredients. Depending on the type of milk used, vigorous whisking may create a nice, latte-like “foam”. Continue to heat for about five minutes, whisking occasionally. Serve immediately and enjoy it warm. Golden milk is also delicious cold over ice, although oil is not recommended to use in this case. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat leftovers on the stovetop (rather than in a microwave) to preserve maximum nutritional value. Source: Deanna, creator of HomesteadAndChill.com. January 2022

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rom witchy incantations in Shakespeare’s Macbeth to ancient Sanskrit mantras; from the stirring speeches of Martin Luther King, Jr. to the divinely inspired poetry of the Sufis, words have bridged the chasm between the visible and the invisible since the dawn of human language. They have the capacity to conjure change, rock the boat, manipulate mood and alter the inner landscape. According to language research center Ethnologue, there are more than 7,000 languages in the world. We use words every day to communicate, to learn, to teach, to bond with kindred souls and to win opinion wars on social media. We can use words as medicine or weapons, and we too often forget their power. Many religious texts draw attention to the spoken word, especially in creation stories and the creative capacity of deity. In the Vedanta Sutra, an ancient Vedic text, the phrase anavritti sabdat translates to “by sound vibration, one becomes liberated.” Consider what it would be like if we each made a daily commitment to use everyday words as a conscious tool for healing—a practical form of spiritual discipline from which everyone might benefit. In our age of rapidly developing technology and jam-packed schedules, the spoken word is becoming a casualty in the daily blur of abbreviated texts and emojis. Forty percent of the world’s languages are on the threshold of extinction, and so is the language of everyday courtesy and compassion. “Sticks and stones will break my bones, but words will never hurt me,” the old saying goes, but words do hurt, chipping away at our mental health in the classroom, on the checkout line at the supermarket and in our social media newsfeeds. Negativity-overwhelm has become the norm. If the mystics of old are correct regarding the energetic impact of our words, thoughts and self-talk, incredible power awaits on the tip of our tongues. With a little bit of attention and intention, there’s so much we might be able to create for ourselves and others. Words are seeds, and we can sow life-sustaining gardens for generations to follow. Consider what to plant today. Marlaina Donato is the author of several books and a composer of visionary music. Connect at WildflowerLady.com.

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n Letting Go of Nothing: Relax Your Mind and Discover the Wonder of Your True Nature, Peter Russell reminds readers what lies at the heart of all spiritual traditions. Based on his half-century of practicing Transcendental Meditation and applying the lessons of ancient and contemporary spiritual teachers, he offers a new perspective on the age-old practice of letting go, which involves not being attached to outcomes, surrendering desires, accepting the present, opening to a higher power, relinquishing the ego and practicing forgiveness. He traces the seeds of many ideas in the book to his time in India studying with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, as well as immersing in A Course in Miracles and the writings of contemporary teachers including Eckhart Tolle and Ram Dass.

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While the thought-provoking title suggests that individuals might be asked to let go of a situation, possessions or a relationship, the fundamental theme running through the book is not the letting go of things themselves, but rather letting go the things that only exist in the mind—thoughts, interpretations, fixed beliefs, points of view, expectations of the future, attachments to possessions and relationships, judgements, grievances, assumptions about how things should or should not be. These things in the mind are the lens through which the things of the world are experienced. For example, looking at things through blue-tinted spectacles gives everything a blueish tinge. But the lens itself is not part of the world you see. In a similar way, the lens through which we see our world is not another thing we see. In this sense, we are letting go of the “non-things” that color our view of the world.

What led to your understanding of this?

The questions “Is there another way of seeing this?” and “Could there, just possibly, be another way of seeing this?” occurred spontaneously, without an effort on my part. With an open, curious attitude and without trying to find an answer or even assuming there was one, my inner

knowing was able to shine through and reveal another more helpful way of seeing things.

What benefits have you experienced from letting go?

I’m more in touch with my intuition and my feelings and less consumed by my thoughts. I feel better, experience more peace and am content. Discontent is largely self-created by thinking how things should or should not be. When discontent drops away, contentment becomes more prevalent. No one walks around wonderfully enlightened all the time. Letting go is a lifetime process. Noticing where I get caught up, pausing, coming back to the present, to what is, has a feeling of “Ahhh.” It’s a sense of coming home to my inner home. The world pulls us outward, taking us out of ourselves. When we step back from

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How can we better savor each moment?

In just pausing and noticing what is in the present moment of experience, you’ll simply be stopping and withdrawing your interest from the thoughts that showed up when you paused. If you notice that your attention relaxes and if there is a sense of ease, a gentle sense of happiness or joy or a quality of spaciousness and clarity, savor it. Later, when it occurs to you, pause again and again. But don’t let the practice of pausing become routine or a ritual. Instead, make each pause a fresh inquiry into the moment and be curious about what it feels like, as if it were the first time, because it is the first and only time you will savor “this” moment. Linda Sechrist is the Natural Awakenings senior staﬀ writer. Connect at Linda Sechrist.com.

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Pet-Pleasing Food Trends What Dogs and Cats Will Eat This Year by Ronica O’Hara

Fluffy,” says integrative veterinarian Carol Osborne, of Chagrin Falls, Ohio. “Fancy foods, gourmet treats, even personal pet chefs have become the norm.” In a turnabout on animal testing, some companies advertise that their pet food products are tested on humans. It’s the logical outcome of an evolution in how pets are regarded, say psychologists. Only a few decades ago, most dogs

slept in doghouses rather than in bedrooms, and most cats were free-range explorers of the outdoors. Today, two in three American households have a pet, and the animals are increasingly part of the family—sometimes even more beloved than human family members. One study, for example, found young children more likely to confide in a pet than in a sibling.

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og and cat food is becoming ever more humanized in the U.S. Market researchers and veterinarians report that consumers are increasingly demanding for their pets what they want for themselves: high-quality, sustainably sourced ingredients that are free of questionable byproducts. “Organic, gluten-free and even vegan are now mainstream when it comes to Fido and

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A mattress company survey found that 71 percent of pet owners sleep with their furry friends. The forced togetherness of the pandemic drew pets and owners even closer. “Today, pet owners want to reward their pets in every way possible to let them know how grateful they are for the unconditional love and companionship they provide,” says Osborne. The urge to lovingly pamper pets starts at the food dish with many emerging trends.

Custom Tailoring

According to market analyst firm Mintel, three in five U.S. pet owners are willing to pay more for foods that are customized to their pet’s specific dietary needs, a trend being eagerly met by more than 700 brands and 10,000 products. Today, a dizzying array of foods are tailored to pets’ ages, breeds and physical and emotional conditions. Obese dogs can chomp down on high-protein, lowfat foods; anxious pups can mellow out with foods that contain hemp and CBD oil; and dogs prone to kidney stones may find relief on a renal-support formula. Consumers unable to purchase pricey, specialized formulas are making kibble less boring by adding flavorful mix-ins and toppers such as shredded tuna and lamb liver flakes.

Going Plant-Based

The slow but sure rise in the number of Americans that eat natural, plant-based diets has its parallel in animal diets. Organic pet food free of pesticides, antibiotics and chemicals constitute a robust, $22-billion-a-year business in the U.S., and vegan pet food sales are predicted to grow globally by 12 percent a year. Ancient grains like amaranth, quinoa, buckwheat and millet are included in gluten-free formulas to satisfy a small but growing market. To make plant-based chow more appealing, pet food makers are adding savory flavors and substituting chemical enhancers with kitchen ingredients like vinegar.

Rethinking Meat

Some manufacturers are replacing chicken

and beef with more adventurous, gamey proteins such as rabbit, venison, bison and wild boar. “Products are advertising how you can bring out their inner wolf by feeding them that food, because it is more natural to their instincts,” says Heather Venkat, the acting public health veterinarian for Arizona. Revenues are predicted to nearly double from $277 million in 2018 to $525 million in 2025 for a growing favorite: raw meat in the form of freezedried kibble.

Ethical Buys

Consumers are examining labels to find pet food that is sustainable and responsibly sourced. “‘Made in the USA’ remains a popular claim and feature that may even be increasing, along with a demand for ethical claims, sustainability concerns and cause marketing,” writes Debbie Phillips-Donaldson, editor-in-chief of Petfood Industry. In a survey of U.S. dog and cat owners conducted by Packaged Facts in early 2020, 69 percent reported concern about the treatment of animals raised for use in pet food.

Cautionary Notes

When buying pet food, veterinarians urge pet owners not to be overly swayed by advertising claims. “For example, the words ‘holistic’, ‘ancestral’, ‘instinctual’, ‘gourmet’ and ‘premium’ are really just marketing. On the other hand, ‘organic’, ‘natural’ and ‘humangrade’ all have specific definitions when they are applied to pet foods,” says veterinarian Jennifer Coates, of Fort Collins, Colorado, author of The Dictionary of Veterinary Terms. “Most importantly, watch how your pet does while eating a particular food. If your pet is maintaining a healthy weight and has normal digestive function (firm stools, no vomiting), good energy levels, normal amounts of shedding and that ‘glow’ of good health, the diet you’ve picked is probably a good match,” she says. Health writer Ronica O’Hara can be contacted at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

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hildren and teens are sensitive beings, and like adults, they need daily tools to offset the stresses of life. Whether a child is overwhelmed by COVID-19 protocols at school, is on the autism spectrum or is highly sensitive or anxious, creating a special place to decompress can help manage big emotions. “Children, including teens, often don’t recognize the combination of sensory stimuli that is causing anxiety, irritation or exhaustion that can then lead to emotional reactivity in the form of anger, outbursts, silence, crying, inappropriate laughing or teasing,” says occupational therapist April Christopherson, owner of ExplorationTherapy.com, in Gunnison, Colorado.

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A calm space can be an inviting corner, a designated room or a place outdoors. “Sensory processing is a blanket term for how our brains and bodies integrate and use the sensory information/input around us. This is mostly environmental,” says Christopherson. Triggers may include uncomfortable room temperature, noise, inadequate or intrusive lighting, even

scratchy clothing. Unlike time-out spaces that prompt kids to process actions and think about behavior, calm-down spaces can soothe a nervous system in overdrive and quell uncontrollable meltdowns. “It’s common for kids with sensory processing needs to be misunderstood and labeled as overly sensitive or explosive. Creating a space that meets your child’s sensory needs gives them a safe space to retreat to when they’re feeling overwhelmed,” says Alisha Grogan, a Pittsburgh occupational therapist and creator of YourKidsTable.com for picky eaters.

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Kids’ tranquil areas can be simple or elaborate, but part of the magic formula is including objects that soothe the senses. “The calm space can contain items that allow time for stress hormones to decrease,” says certified autism specialist Cara Koscinski, of Jacksonville, Florida, founder of PocketOccupationalTherapist.com, an online source for parents, therapists and students. She recommends including sensory allies such as bean bags, therapy putty or dough, slow or classical music, a white noise machine, books, emotion identification cards and fidget toys (squishy or gel-filled balls, tangle toys or a Rubik’s Cube). A weighted blanket or stuffed animal, especially for younger children, is also a good option. “Time to refocus and allow deep breathing can make a world of difference,” says Koscinski, recommending cards with cues or instructions for deep breathing. Sarah Norris, founder of the coaching website SensoryCoach.org, with offices in Denver, Atlanta and Chicago, believes we can all benefit from sensory strategies. “Using sensation is a powerful way to change how you feel without much thought or expression,” she says. “Sensory objects can often be used in more than one way, which allows you to discover how to help yourself feel better in a fun, nonjudgmental way.” She recommends including scented items with calming essential oils and drawing pads, as well as ageappropriate coloring books. Grogan’s sensory picks are stress balls, kinetic sand, noise-cancelling headphones, scented teddy bears and chewy necklaces for a child to bite on. “Families may want to have a variety of sensory tools and toys available so a child can choose what’s helpful for them,” she says. Ambient lighting, including lava lamps and yearround holiday lights, can set the mood of any sensory space.

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Setting up stress-free zones at home doesn’t have to be a one-sizefits all approach. Norris favors going outside the box. “If you have the space to set up a reading nook or a semi-permanent pillow fort, your kids will love you for it. Don’t overlook the possibility of using outdoor spaces as places to promote calm. Being in nature can be very regulating, especially if there is a comfy seat or fun swing to enjoy.” If making an area at home doesn’t work for some families, Norris suggests highly effective portable kits that can come along in the car or to doctor’s appointments. Christopherson encourages creative options like a comfortable beanbag at the bottom of a closet, a rocking chair with a heavy blanket or an outside fort or tree house. For multi-sibling homes, Grogan recommends a pop-up tent in a corner or in smaller spaces or a blanket thrown over a table for an instant fort. Whatever the setup or individual needs, calm spaces encourage kids to find their center and claim their space in a chaotic world. “All kids should be given what they need for success,” underscores Koscinski. Marlaina Donato is an author and a recording artist. Connect at WildflowerLady.com. January 2022

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SUNDAY, JANUARY 2

Reiki Healing Circle – 5-6pm. Join amazing facilitators for a reiki healing circle every 2nd Sunday. Experience an atmosphere of healing while using reiki energy to remove blockages by balancing the many chakra energy channels. Reiki practitioners, students, first-timers welcome. RSVP or drop-ins welcome. $10. Goddess I AM, 600 Goodlette Rd, Naples. GoddessIAm.com.

Access Bars Practitioner Certification – 9am5pm. Also Jan 16. Facilitated by Michele. $350. Access Holistic Healing Center, 27975 Old 41 Rd, Ste 200, Bonita Springs. 776-2211. AccessHolisticHealing.com. White Stone Ceremony – 10am. This ceremony is symbolic of a clean slate that allows you to be open to receive what spirit calls you to be in the new year. Stones are supplied. Unity of Fort Myers Sanctuary, 11120 Ranchette Rd. UnityOfFortMyers.org. Rap with the Rev – 11:30am-12:30pm. 1st Sun. Whether you’re new to Unity and want to know what’s next, or a long-time member seeking spiritual expansion, join in the sanctuary after Sunday service for a one-hour gathering. Bring your thoughts and questions and dive deeper into the morning discussion. Free. Unity of Naples Church, 2000 Unity Way. 775-3009. UnityNaples.org.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5 Complimentary Organic Wine Tasting – 6-8pm. Vendors serve several wine varieties along with culinary offerings from the store. Complimentary. Food and Thought, 2132 Tamiami Tr N, Naples. 213-2222.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 6 Learn Self Hypnosis to Transform Yourself – Jan 6-Mar 3. 7-8pm. With Michele. Nine-week class, one day a week on Zoom or in person. $450 ($900 value). Access Holistic Healing Center, 27975 Old 41 Rd, Ste 200, Bonita Springs. 776-2211. AccessHolisticHealing.com.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 7 New Year’s Holistic Cleanse – Jan 7-14. A transformative, yoga based mind-body detox. Start the New Year off right! Available live online or in person. Info/register: 437-9355 or SanibelWellness.com/ NewStart2020. Sound Healing Drum Circle – 6pm. Join Ted Myerson in this sound healing drum circle to learn meditation, healing and empowering rhythms. Learn ways to clear, heal and energize with sound, and feel the power of playing together with intention to affect others with positive rhythmic energy. $15. CasaShanti, 2052 Cottage St, Ft Myers. 208-9872. Astrology School: Lesson I – 6-7:30pm. This class is part of a Magick School series, but can be taken as single lesson. Basics and fundamentals of how astrology works, along with symbols, terms and meanings of the signs. $50. Goddess I AM, 600 Goodlette Rd N. 228-6949. GoddessIAM.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 8 Intro to Tibetan Heart Yoga – 9-11am. With Julie. $15. Access Holistic Healing Center, 27975 Old 41 Rd, Ste 200, Bonita Springs. 776-2211. AccessHolisticHealing.com. Embrace The Dragonfly Effect – 11am-3pm. Also

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Building Personal Resilience Intro Class – 4-5:15pm. Nick Kidawski provides coaching, tools and healing for holistic individuals to befriend their heart, learn to manage stress and emotions in the moment, connect with and trust their intuition, renew and replenish their energy during the day, and live a heart-centered life. $20. CasaShanti, 2052 Cottage St, Ft Myers. 208-9872.

MONDAY, JANUARY 10

Jan 15. A two-part four-hour workshop in a salt cave. Uncover the illusions, lies and paradigms that hold you hostage. Techniques to get super-clear on your desires and manifest them into reality. $398/ workshop, early bird $320 by Jan 2. Sol of Life Salt Cave & Tibetan Tea House, 2400 First St, Ste 100, Ft Myers. 918-4716. Info: Candace Tranter: 745-2860. EmbraceTheDragonflyEffect.com. See ad on page 54 and news brief on page 12. Fashion Show – 12:45pm. Models showcase winter fashions from Thoughtful Threads. Free. Food and Thought Courtyard, 2132 Tamiami Tr N, Naples. 213-2222. Community Kirtan and Vegetarian Potluck – 5-8:30pm. Hosted by Linda Collins and Dan Gorney. Potluck (5pm) followed by kirtan. Bring a vegetarian dish to share and a mat or cushion for comfort. Chairs provided. Bring a musical instrument – chords and lyrics are displayed on a large screen for all to follow along. $20 love offering. Unity of Naples Church, 2000 Unity Way. 775-3009. UnityNaples.org.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 9 Light Code Activations – 9-10:30am. Join for channeled energy, activations and messages. These activations can be shortcuts to ease and grace, healing and prosperity. $22. Goddess I AM. 600 Goodlette Rd N, Naples. 228-6949. GoddessIAM.com. Purpose Workshop – 11:45am-1:45pm. Also Jan 22. Blue Zones Project partners with Unity Naples for an insightful and life-changing experience! Each person has an individual set of strengths and talents that can be used to lead a truly meaningful life. Knowing and using your gifts and strengths is called “living with purpose” or “doing one’s life work”. Gift yourself the opportunity of finding or reinforcing your strengths and talents. Free. Unity of Naples, 2000 Unity Way. 775-3009. UnityNaples. org. Register: PurposeUnity.eventbrite.com. See ad on page 54 and news brief on page 13. Essential Oils Workshop – 2-3:30pm. With Dr. Michelle Brown, an essential oils expert and Traditional Chinese Medicine doctor. Learn what essential oils are, how to use essential oils and make and take an essential oil spray or rollerball. Free class; $10 for a spray or rollerball. Lotus Blossom Clinic, LLC, 6710 Winkler Rd, Ste 2-3, Ft Myers. Register: 277-1399. LotusBlossomClinic.com.

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Pendulum Class – 7pm. With Tasha. $15. Access Holistic Healing Center, 27975 Old 41 Rd, Ste 200, Bonita Springs. 776-2211. AccessHolisticHealing. com.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12 Calusa Waterkeeper’s Film Viewing – Waterborne, a documentary exploring the public health impact of harmful algal blooms (HAB) and waterborne bacteria. Hear from scientific experts and officials on how Florida’s policies are failing to reduce the occurrence of HABs and bacteria contamination, and inadequately protecting the public from exposure. Collaboratory, 2031 Jackson St, Ft Myers. CalusaWaterkeeper.org, 941-479-2560, Info@CalusaWaterkeeper.org. Purely Social Club – 5:30pm. Hosted by Jennifer Alvarez Linguidi. A new area women’s organization that will focus on personal and professional growth, building strong relationships and spreading love throughout our community through special charitable events. Purely You Spa, 3066 Tamiami Tr N, Ste 302, Naples. Info/RSVP by text: 233-9633, call 331-8266 or Jenn@PurelyYouSpa.com. See ad on page 5 and news brief on page 10. Crystal Bowl Service – 6:30-7:30pm. 2nd Wed. Join on the second Wednesday of each month for a healing crystal bowl service facilitated by the gifted Linda Collins. Bring a mat, pillow or blanket, although chairs will be provided. Experience this serene, peaceful practice and melt into the divine with the gorgeous sounds of the singing bowls. $20 love offering (no one turned away). Unity of Naples Church, 2000 Unity Way. 775-3009. UnityNaples.org.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 13 Lecture on Stem Cell Treatment – 5:30pm. Co-hosted by Dr. Chadwick C. Prodromos, and Illinois Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center. An in-person and webinar lecture on the safe and evidence-based non embryonic stem cell treatment for a variety of disorders, such as MS, autism, diabetes, ALS, spinal cord injury paralysis and more. Free. Tiburon Golf Club, 2620 Tiburon Dr, Naples. Info/register: 847-699-6810, Care@ThePsci.com, ThePsci.com or TheForem.org.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 14 Somatic Movement Workshop – 11am-12:15pm. 3rd Fridays. These slow and mindful techniques can physically help reduce pain, mental stress, and

Riverside Park Drum and Dance Circle – 6-8:30pm. Drummers of all nations and spectators are welcome to attend for community drumming, dancing, and self-expression. Family-friendly. BYO chair. Check Facebook for updates. Free. Riverside Park Band Shell, 10450 Reynolds St, Bonita Springs. Facebook group: SWFL Community Drum Circle. See news brief, page 14.

emotional anxiety. Stay supple, reduce fatigue and insomnia, improve joint mobility, and regulation of the autonomic nervous system. Bring a mat (or borrow). $20. Class package pricing available. Lotus Blossom Clinic, LLC, 6710 Winkler Rd, Ste 2-3, Ft Myers. Register: 277-1399. Preregister: JoanieFlavin@gmail.com. LotusBlossomClinic.com. Psychic Fair – 5-8pm. Mini readings with some of Naples’ most experienced psychics and healers. Services include: mediumship, tarot, reiki, angel, past-life, chakra balancing, intuitive, body scanning, oracle and more. $30/20 minutes. Goddess I AM, 600 Goodlette Rd N, Naples. 228-6949. GoddessIAM.com. Let’s Chat Skin! – 6pm. Aesthetician Leah Ryan hosts a discussion on skincare, including Q&A on skincare problems and solutions, and a “make it and take it” exfoliating scrub. Enjoy a glass of wine and get the answers you’ve been looking for about taking care of your skin. $20. CasaShanti, 2052 Cottage St, Ft Myers. 208-9872.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 15 Lose Weight in Group Hypnosis – Jan 15-Feb 19. 9-10:30am. With Michele and Stacy. In person or Zoom. Six-week group includes pre-class consultation with registered dietitian and licensed nutritionist with a recommended meal plan. $800 ($1,500 value). Access Holistic Healing Center, 27975 Old 41 Rd, Ste 200, Bonita Springs. 776-2211. AccessHolisticHealing.com. Yoga Nidra Workshop – 10-11am. With Julie. $25. Access Holistic Healing Center, 27975 Old 41 Rd, Ste 200, Bonita Springs. 776-2211. AccessHolisticHealing.com. Embrace The Dragonfly Effect – 11am-3pm. Begins Jan 8. A two-part, four-hour workshop in a salt cave. Uncover the illusions, lies and paradigms that hold you hostage. Techniques to get super clear on your desires and manifest them into reality. $398/ workshop, early bird $320 by Jan 2. Sol of Life Salt Cave & Tibetan Tea House, 2400 First St, Ste 100, Ft Myers. 918-4716. Info: Candace Tranter: 745-2860. EmbraceTheDragonflyEffect.com. See ad on page 54 and news brief on page 13. Psychic Fair – 11am-4pm. Mini readings with some of Naples’ most experienced psychics and healers. Services include: mediumship, tarot, reiki, angel, past-life, chakra balancing, intuitive, body scanning, oracle and more. $30/20 minutes. Goddess I AM, 600 Goodlette Rd N, Naples. 228-6949. GoddessIAM.com. Jivin’ Jazz: The Dan Miller/Lew Del Gatto Sextet – 6pm. Join for an evening of hard swinging acoustic jazz music with Dan Miller, Lew Del Gatto and Glenn Basham, Roy Gerson, and Tony Vigilante to celebrate the Great American Songbook (George Gershwin, Jerome Kern and Cole Porter) and jazz music’s greatest composers (Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk, Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie). Refreshments available before and during intermission at Higher Grounds Café and Bookstore (on campus). $35. Unity of Naples Church, 2000 Unity Way. 775-3009. Tickets: UnityNaples.breezechms. com/form/jivinjazz21. See ad on page 22 and news brief on page 13.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 16 Access Intuition via Heart, Crystals and Cards to Reconnect with Your Authentic Self – 2-3:30pm.

Experience deep calm and internal alignment with your authentic self in this class led by Nick Kidawski and Deb Martín (certifications in Heart Math, Emotion Code, Intuition and Oracle Card Reading). Access your heart’s wisdom, explore your intuition, and receive your own insights using crystals and cards. Go home with a crystal that chooses you! $20. Lotus Blossom Clinic, LLC, 6710 Winkler Rd, Ste 2-3, Ft Myers. Register: 277-1399. LotusBlossomClinic.com. Singing Bowls and Gongs Meditation Series – 6-7pm. 3rd Sun. Thru Apr 17. Dana Marie House will facilitate relaxing and meditative crystal bowls and gongs, in an hour of sound therapy bath in an outdoor courtyard under the stars. Bring your mat, bean bag, lawn chair or blanket and pillow. $20 donation. Weather permitting. RB Institute, Inc, 13550 Reflections Pkwy, 5-502 Ft Myers. Advance RSVP: 571-5234. QuantumHealing-SacredSound.com/about.html.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19 Open House at Trim and Tone Med Spa – 4-7pm. Attendees can call ahead to arrange for free demonstrations of Cryofacials and ultrasound EpiWave facials along with EmSlim Neo and red light LED Therapy bed treatments. Tours of the facility and one day-only specials that can be used within 30 days will also be provided to attendees. There will be limited seating at the event. Having been in operation for more than 15 years, the venue keeps up with cutting-edge treatments with state-of-the-art technology, products and services. 13020 Livingston Rd, Unit 16. Info: 596-5522, TrimAndToneSpa@ gmail.com or TrimAndToneMedSpa.com. See ad on page 21 and news brief on page 12. PhosFate: Documentary Series – 6pm. Distinguished water quality series hosted by Collier County Waterkeepers. With director Eric Crown. The disastrous public health and environmental impacts of phosphate mining in Naples. Silverspot Cinema, 9118 Strada Pl, Naples. 784-0880. Info@ CollierCountyWaterkeeper.org. See article, page xx.

Purpose Workshop – 11:45am-1:45pm. Blue Zones Project partners with Unity Naples for an insightful and life-changing experience! Each person has an individual set of strengths and talents that can be used to lead a truly meaningful life. Knowing and using your gifts and strengths is called “living with purpose” or “doing one’s life work”. Gift yourself the opportunity of finding or reinforcing your strengths and talents. Free. Unity of Naples, 2000 Unity Way. 775-3009. UnityNaples.org. Register: PurposeUnity.eventbrite.com. See ad on page 54 and news brief on page 13.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 23 Hempra Box Exhibit at Bridal Show – Noon-2pm. Among the many displays of wedding vendors and related businesses, company founder Stacy Roberts and other experienced “hemptenders” will offer a new Bridal Box of hemp cannabidiol products and answer questions about their use and health benefits. $10/admission, with each attendee receiving a gift. Shangri-La Springs, 27750 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. Info: SipShopSocialize.com. See ad on page xx and news brief on page xx.

MONDAY, JANUARY 24 Reiki Circle – 7pm. With Tasha. $20. Access Holistic Healing Center, 27975 Old 41 Rd, Ste 200, Bonita Springs. 776-2211. AccessHolisticHealing.com.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 25 Climate Change – Now or Never – 6pm. With Dr Harold Wanless and Dr John Capece. Distinguished water quality series hosted by Collier County Waterkeepers. Two esteemed environmental experts give the skinny on the future of our planet. Norris Center, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. 784-0880. Info@ CollierCountyWaterkeeper.org. See article, page xx.

Cleansing Your Personal Energy – 6-8pm. Reiki and energy healer Trish Trapnell leads this workshop that provides the tools and instruction for three easy ways to cleanse your personal energy. She will also teach the way to thoroughly and correctly sage yourself. Class includes crystal and sage clearing kit. $27. CasaShanti, 2052 Cottage St, Ft Myers. 208-9872.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 22 Shanti Serenity Spa Saturday – 10am-5pm. It’s the perfect time to keep that New Year’s resolution to take better care of you! Experience services at special pricing one day a month! Choose a reading, reiki, facial, or ionic detox footbath or any combination of services for your 2022 wellness. $35-$45 per session. CasaShanti, 2052 Cottage St, Ft Myers. 208-9872.

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 29 Food as Medicine Class – 1:30-4:30pm. Join Dr. David Martín, Deb, and Vickie for this popular, medicinal foods sampling class based on Conquering Any Disease High Phytochemical Food Healing System, by Jeff Primack. Learn which foods are scientifically proven to help reverse illness and disease and create radiant health. Held in a large room, social distancing, masks optional, HEPA filters. $40. Preregistration required: 277-1399. Lotus Blossom Clinic, LLC, 6710 Winkler Rd, Ste 2-3, Ft Myers. 277-1399. LotusBlossomClinic.com/events. Cambier Park Drum and Dance Circle – 6-8:30pm. Drummers of all nations and spectators are welcome to attend for community drumming, dancing, hula-hooping and self-expression. Familyfriendly. BYO chair. Check Facebook for updates. Free. Cambier Park, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. Facebook group: SWFL Community Drum Circle. See news brief, page 14.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 30 Plant-Based Potluck – Noon-2pm. All welcome to join monthly plant-based potluck at home of Sue Mahany, owner of Spark Health Technologies (SparkHealthTechnologies.com), in Naples near Pine Ridge and Livingston roads. The plant-based lifestyle can significantly shift your odds in favor of a long healthspan. Bring any plant-based dish (even cut up fruit) and enjoy nice food and great conversation. Call 802-752-6342 to RSVP as max size is 15 people. Free. SparkHealthTechnologies.com.

plan ahead SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5 Yoga and The Heart of Communication – 4-6pm. Love Yoga Center, 4949 Tamiami Tr N, Ste 204, Naples. LoveYogaCenter.com. See ad, page 42.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11 Reflexology – 9am-3pm (in person) or 7-9pm (webinar). Release stress from the whole body through the feet and hands. The ancient art and practice of reflexology uses specific points on the feet and hands to enhance the natural healing abilities of the body’s corresponding organs and glands. Learn these simple, effective techniques for keeping the body in balance. Great for couples, bodyworkers, caregivers, and self-care. $50. aohmassage.com/ project/art-holistic-massage-aohm-foundation-3.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12 Cambier Park Drum and Dance Circle – 6-8:30pm. Drummers of all nations and spectators are welcome to attend for community drumming, dancing, hula-hooping and self-expression. Familyfriendly. BYO chair. Check Facebook for updates. Free. Cambier Park, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. Facebook group: SWFL Community Drum Circle. See news brief, page 14.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16 Good Points Acupressure Arm and Hand Release One-Hour Webinar – 7-8pm. Acupressure for

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Church, 2000 Unity Way. 775-3009. UnityNaples. org. Livestream at Facebook.com/unityofnaples or YouTube.com/unityofnapleschurch. Sunday Night Spiritual Gathering – 5:30-7pm. A Zoom venue for spiritual seekers to gather and have positive conversations. We teach and practice affirmative prayer and embrace our inherent divinity. Our principles are positivity as we work through life’s puzzles. Love offering. Obtain link by emailing RevLuluLogan@gmail. com. RevLulu.org. self-care with well-known Naples therapist Alvina Quatrano, LMT MA 50896. Anyone can do it. Monthly offerings by Zoom. $10. aohMassage. com/project/60-minute-good-points-seva-self-care/.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26 Riverside Park Drum and Dance Circle – 6-8:30pm. Drummers of all nations and spectators are welcome to attend for community drumming, dancing, and self-expression. Family- friendly. BYO chair. Check Facebook for updates. Free. Riverside Park Band Shell, 10450 Reynolds St, Bonita Springs. Facebook group: SWFL Community Drum Circle. See news brief, page 14.

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sunday Community Yoga – 8:30-9:30am. Free the first Sunday of every month. Weekly classes include Monday and Friday at 9am, Wednesday at 6:15pm, and Sunday at 10:30am. $20/class with package deals available at MysticalBookshop. com. Free. Jaycee Park, 4125 SE 20th Pl, Cape Coral. 338-7816. Higher Shelf Bookstore – 9am-noon. Spiritual/metaphysical books, inspirational cards, meditation cd’s, sacred ceremonial instruments, jewelry, incense and more. Unity of Fort Myers campus, 1112 Ranchette Rd, Bldg B. 278-1511. UnityOfFortMyers.org. Mid-Cape Farmers’ Market – 10am-2pm. 125 SW Third Pl, Ste 200, Cape Coral. MercolaMarketcc.com. Sunday Morning Celebration Service: Unity of Ft Myers – 10-11am. A spiritual community open to all. Experience loving acceptance and comfort during challenging times. Come listen to inspiring, empowering, and uplifting messages from Rev. Crystal. 1112 Ranchette Rd. 278-1511. UnityOfFortMyers.org. Sunday Morning Celebration Service: Unity of Fort Myers – 10-11:15am. A non-denominational spiritual community rooted in radical loving acceptance. No matter who you are, or where you are on your spiritual journey, all are welcome. Listen to inspiring, empowering, and uplifting messages from Rev. Crystal. Free. Unity of Fort Myers Sanctuary, 11120 Ranchette Rd, Ft Myers, 1120 Ranchette Rd. UnityOfFortMyers.org. Sunday Celebration Service – 10-11:15am. Spiritual inspiration from Rev. Denise Schubert and Rev. Claudia René. Musical inspiration by Amy and Jesse Hughes. Love offering. Unity of Naples

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Fort Myers Drum Circle – 7-9pm. Dance, drum, hoop or just enjoy the beats. BYO chair. Downtown Fort Myers Regional Library, 2450 First St, Ft Myers. Facebook page: Fort Myers Drum Circle. Info: Facebook.com/groups/fortmyersdrumcircle.

monday Lunar Flow – 7am. With Maggie. Love Yoga Center, 4949 Tamiami Tr N, Ste 204, Naples. LoveYogaCenter.com. Gentle Flow Yoga – 7pm. With Chrissie. Love Yoga Center, 4949 Tamiami Tr N, Ste 204, Naples. 692-9747. LoveYogaCenter.com.

tuesday Chair Yoga – 10:30am. With Carla Hyde. All levels. Calm the mind as you stretch, strengthen, and balance the body. The chair offers so many possibilities for movement. Heart Space Yoga Collective, 13451 McGregor Blvd, Ste 30, Ft Myers. 850-8177. HeartSpaceYogaCollective.com. $15 per class or 5/$60. Kundalini Yoga – 11am. With Dama. Love Yoga Center, 4949 Tamiami Tr N, Ste 204, Naples. LoveYogaCenter.com. Multidimensional Healing Group – 6:30-8pm on Zoom. Connecting and healing with spirit guides and loved ones in spirit. Mediumship master Patti Wilson facilitates therapeutic conversations with loved ones that have crossed over and helps develop your own abilities in multidimensional communication. $30/class or $100/4-classes. Register: 2701876, SpiritualCoach@hotmail.com.

wednesday Lunar Flow Yoga – 7am. With Maggie. Love Yoga Center, 4949 Tamiami Tr N, Ste 204, Naples. LoveYogaCenter.com. Qigong – 10-11am. Join JaySun (Jason) Wechs in person to learn and practice the ancient art of qigong (Sheng Shen form), a spiritual form of the practice. Qigong has been taught in China for thousands of years. Experience and expand your own healing energy. $15. Lotus Blossom Clinic, LLC, 6710 Winkler Rd, Ste 2-3, Ft Myers. Register: 277-1399. Love Flow Yoga – 5:30pm. Love Yoga Center, 4949 Tamiami Tr N, Ste 204, Naples. LoveYogaCenter.com. Wisdom Wednesday Service – 6-6:45pm. Mid-week service on Facebook Live or YouTube. Engage in topics and conversations that awaken the mind, lift the spirits and open the

heart. Musical inspiration provided by Amy and Jesse Hughes. Free. Love offering. Unity of Naples Church, 2000 Unity Way. 775-3009. Facebook.com/ UnityOfNaples.

saturday Gentle Beach Yoga Class – 9-10am. With Dr. Brian Healy. All levels and beginner-friendly. Bring sunscreen, insect repellent, water and at least one beach towel. A yoga mat is optional. Free; parking fee: $2. San Carlos Bay Preserve and Bunche Beach, 18201 John Morris Rd, Ft Myers. Info: 437-9355 or FortMyersAcupunctureMassage.com.

A Search for God Edgar Cayce Study Group – 6-8pm. Weekly study group meeting based on the Edgar Cayce Readings. New members welcome. Call 850-556-7604 or email JanEselman@ gmail.com. Now meeting at Unity of Ft. Myers and online in Zoom. Free. Unity of Fort Myers Sanctuary, 11120 Ranchette Rd. 1120 Ranchette Rd, Ft Myers.

thursday Guided Walk at CREW Flint Pen Strand – 9-11:30am. Join CREW Trust volunteers on an interpretive walk through Flint Pen Strand, a unique part of the Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed (CREW). Your guide will show you around the Kehl Canal, headwaters of the Imperial River and through various habitats that are undergoing habitat restoration. Wildlife sightings include white-tailed deer, swallow-tailed kites and wading birds. $5. 15970 Bonita Beach Rd SE, Bonita. Register: Eventbrite.com/e/guided-walk-thursdays-atcrew-flint-pen-strand-tickets-183727492877?aff= ebdssbdestsearch. Iyengar Yoga – 9:15am. With Carla Hyde. All levels. Explore the art and science of letting go and experience gratitude and joy, all while enjoying the physical aspects of Iyengar yoga. $15 per class or 5/$60. Heart Space Yoga Collective, 13451 McGregor Blvd, Ste 30, Ft Myers. 850-8177. HeartSpaceYogaCollective.com.

Love Flow Yoga – 5:30pm. Love Yoga Center, 4949 Tamiami Tr N, Ste 204, Naples. LoveYogaCenter.com. Crystal Bowl Meditation – 6:45-7:45pm. With Jenny Hong. Participants will comfortably lie down or sit while the frequencies reverberate throughout the body, promoting deep relaxation and healing on all levels. Physical distancing and face masks required. $15. Lotus Blossom Clinic, LLC, 6710 Winkler Rd, Ste 2-3, Ft Myers. 277-1399. Preregister: JennyLotusBlossom@gmail.com. LotusBlossomClinic.com/events.

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The Green Market – 9am-1pm. Fresh air and fresh produce make Saturday mornings worth rising for. Discover an exclusive selection of locally grown, caught and cultivated foods and other products available for purchase. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 939-2787. ArtInLee.org/ experience/saturday-greenmarket. SWFL Community Drum Circle – 6-8:30pm. Meets biweekly at Cambier Park, Naples or Riverside Park, Bonita (except most holidays). Sponsored by House of Gaia. Drummers of all nations and spectators are welcome to attend for community drumming, dancing, hula-hooping and self-expression. Family-friendly. BYO chair. See event section for dates/locations. Check Facebook for updates: SWFL Community Drum Circle.

Sacred Alignment – 11am. Love Yoga Center, 4949 Tamiami Tr N, Naples. 692-9747. LoveYogaCenter.com.

Couples Massage – 6-9pm. With Alvina Quatrano, LMT: MA50896.Part 1: Concepts of Meaningful Touch. Part 2: One-On-One Tutorial. $400/couple ($500 value). CE’s for MT’s CEBroker 50-9777. Art of Holistic Massage, 3323 Olympic Dr, Ste 721, Naples. 732266-5276. aohMassage.com/project/couples-massage.

Live Music – 6-9pm. Rotating list of local artists entertain guests in the courtyard. Free. Food and Thought Courtyard, 2132 Tamiami Tr N, Naples.

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ACUPUNCTURE

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ACUPUNCTURE CENTER OF NAPLES

ART OF HOLISTIC MASSAGE Est. 1991

Licensed acupuncture physician with 28 years experience in acupuncture and Chinese medicine. Experienced in pain management, women’s health, insomnia, migraines, digestion issues and much more. See ad, page 6.

CDC guidelines followed (mask etc). Zero Balancing, Process Acupressure, Reiki. Webinar classes all discounted; call for registration. Reflexology, SEVA Stress Release, Insomnia, MT’s get CEs. Free self-massage video at AOHMassage.com.

Dr. Xiu Qiong Cen, AP, OMD (China) 5683 Naples Blvd, Naples 34109 P: 239-513-9232 • F: 239-513-9293 DrCenAcupuncture@gmail.com

LOTUS BLOSSOM CLINIC

Acupuncture – Oriental Medicine David Martin, AP, DOM Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Estero, Bonita 239-277-1399 • LotusBlossomClinic.com Offering treatment for many health issues: pain, anxiety, stress, PTSD, fertility, heart, strokes, digestive and immune disorders. U.S. veterans: no cost with a V.A. referral.

PHYLLIS C. WEBER, AP

Acupuncture/Oriental Medicine 6249 Presidential Ct, Ste E, Ft Myers 33919 239-841-6611 • GulfCoastAcupuncture.com Specializing in pain, chronic disorders, overall wellness, allergy treatments (NAET) and kinesiology. Acupuncture stimulates the body’s ability to heal all on its own! AP771.

Alvina Quatrano, LMT FL MA 50896 For Info or Appt: 732-266-5276 AOHMassage.com

PAULA TERRY, LMT

239-821-3088, by appt. (Collier & Lee) Trained at the Upledger Institute, Paula utilizes CranioSacral Therapy combined with Heart-Centered Therapy, Somato Emotional Release™, Lymphatic Drainage, love and nurturement to foster the healing your body needs. Doula services. MA35358.

TRINITY PERSONAL FITNESS

Lisa A. Hall, RYT 732-766-2002 By Appt Only - In Person or Virtual Reiki Master, Lifewave skin patches (phototherapy), Holobody coach, yoga/pilates, personal training. Optimal health from the inside out; certified and insured since 1999.

BOOKS AND GIFTS AYURVEDA CHRISTINA CARLIN, AYURVEDIC PRACTITIONER

Ayurveda Clinic, Massage & Yoga Therapy 501 Goodlette-Frank Rd N, Ste A107, Naples 34102 • 239-450-6903 Practicing holistic medicine since 1987. Professional Member of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association, specializing in highly personalized Ayurvedic treatments and lifestyle consultations, Massage and individual Yoga sessions for chronic and acute problems. Pancha Karma, Shirodhara and skin care. Ayurveda and Yoga Study program available. MA0023929, MM0008584, FB0716888. See ad, page 6.

MYSTICAL BOOKSHOP LLC

13141 McGregor Blvd, Ste 7, Ft Myers 33919 239-338-7816 • MysticalBookshop.com Contact@MysticalBookshop.com Mystical Bookshop is not just books! We also offer one-of-a-kind handmade jewelry, crystals, classes, monthly community circles and much more.

CHIROPRACTOR NETWORK CHIROPRACTOR Dr. Michele Pelletiere 3411 Bonita Beach Rd, Ste 302, Bonita Springs • 239-949-1222

N.S.A. Practitioner level III. “Healing waves” release tension throughout the body, increasing wellness and quality of life, promoting new strategies for a healthy spine and nervous system.

RB INSTITUTE, INC.

C. Robyn Berry, LMT, CRR, CCT, CLDT 13550 Reflections Pkwy, 5-502 & 5-503, Ft Myers • 239-939-4646 • RobynBerry.com Since 1994, gravity-enclosed UV/ Oxygen/Ozone sterilized medicalgrade water colonics, therapeutic, relaxing, chair, sports, prenatal massage, Craniosacral/SER, Heart Centered therapy, manual lymph drainage & XP2 System, visceral manipulation, HALO Photonic Blue-Violet Laser Botanical System, Asyra/Quest4 MSA Bio Meridian Stress Analysis, ear candling, Lakota YLEO Raindrop Therapy, Tuning Fork/Crystal/Bowls Therapy, reflexology, MPS, cupping, ozone steam cabinet and applied ozone therapies, infrared sauna, ionic foot detox by AMD, BEMER sessions, Power Plate, Hyperbaric Chamber, PER 2000 PEMF and notary. MM7376. See ad, page 15.

COMPOUNDING PHARMACY UPTOWN CHEMIST

Pharmacy, Compounding, Wellness Norman Ruiz-Castaneda, PharmD, Owner/ Pharmacist 2700 Immokalee Rd, Ste 24, Naples 239-431-4217 • UptownChemist.com Norman is a licensed pharmacist with 15+ years of experience, specializing in compounding. He offers a personable approach in consultation, practicing with integrative medicine and fostering a relationship with the prescribing doctor; creating a “hometown” pharmacy for all of our patients.

DENTAL HEALTH ROGER J. PINT, MPH, DMD

9200 Bonita Beach Rd, Ste 111 Bonita Springs, 34135 • 239-676-8730 BonitaDentalStudio.com Dr. Pint can join your health journey and play a role in minimizing toxicity; this includes protection while removing dental materials plus consultation. All X-rays are digital and minimal. See ad, page 22.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE NAPLES CENTER FOR FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

Dr. Lindsey Berkson, MA, DC, CNS, DACBN, CAN 800 Goodlette Rd N, Ste 270, Naples 34102 229-649-7400 • NaplesCFM.com Dr. Lindsey Berkson is a hormone scholar and functional medicine specialist focusing on hormones, anti-aging and medical nutrition at Naples Center for Functional Medicine. See ad, page 55.

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NAPLES CENTER FOR FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

Eduardo Maristany, MD 800 Goodlette Rd N, Ste 270, Naples 34102 239-649-7400 • NaplesCFM.com Eduardo Maristany, M.D. is a board-certified internal medicine physician trained in functional/integrative medicine, genomic interpretation, and anti-aging. Dr. Maristany incorporates genomic intelligence and cutting-edge tools to provide his patients with comprehensive genetic health risks and benefits, and a personalized health plan for optimal wellness. See ad, page 55.

LIFE COACH LULU CARTER

Top Expert in Science of Happiness Positive Pyschologist Coach – 30 Years of Experience Chief Happiness Officer/President of House of Gaia 239-290-7008 • Lulu@HouseOfGaia.org HappinessBeyondBorders.com HouseOfGaia.org Ready for positive changes in your life in 2021? First session is free – call to schedule. Private sessions on-line, affordable packages. Get inspired, learn, transform and be happy! English, Spanish and Portuguese. See ad, page 47.

NAPLES CENTER FOR FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

Carol L. Roberts, MD 800 Goodlette Rd N, Ste 270, Naples 34102 239-649-7400 • NaplesCFM.com Carol L. Roberts, M.D. has practiced functional/integrative/holistic medicine for 25 years. She provides patients with testing to uncover causes of chronic illness, guidance in resolving health issues and education to assist the patient in her own healing. She is Medical Director at the Naples Center for Functional Medicine, formerly the Hughes Center. See ad, page 55.

NATURAL & ORGANIC MARKET ADA’S NATURAL MARKET

7070 College Pkwy, Ft Myers 33907 Mon-Sat: 9am-8pm, Sun: 9am-7pm Ph: 239-939-9600 • Fax: 239-288-6210 AdasMarket.com Natural and organic produce and grocery items. Vitamins and supplements. Organic juice and smoothie bar. New Green Leaf Café. Market-prepared foods. 1000s of gluten-free items. See ad, page 31.

ZORAYDA “JIJI” TORRES, MD, ABIHM, IFMCP

Internal Medicine, Functional Medicine Office: 239-444-5636 • UpstreamMD.com Dr. Torres is a board-certified internist with over 17 years of experience and knows the limitations of conventional internal medicine. She is among the few Certified Practitioner M.D.s, trained by the Institute For Functional Medicine. See ad, page 12.

HEALTHY DINING FOOD & THOUGHT ORGANIC FARM MARKET & CAFÉ

2132 Tamiami Trl N, Naples 239-213-2222 • FoodAndThought.com Open Mon-Sat 7am-8pm. Florida’s only 100% organic market and café. Fresh produce delivered daily. Homemade breakfast, lunch and dinner. See ad, page 10.

HOLISTIC CENTER ACCESS HOLISTIC HEALING & HYPNOSIS Michele Durham, CH, MBA 27975 Old 41 Rd, Ste 200, Bonita Spgs 34135 office: 239-301-3501 • cell: 239-776-2211 AccessHolisticHealing.com

NATURAL & ORGANIC PRODUCTS ANATTA

447 Broadway, Ste 204 New York City, NY 10013 347-762-1268 • AnattaMarket.com Anatta is a global online marketplace for natural, organic and raw products from farmers worldwide. The newly-formed company’s products include a variety of essential oils and waters, and its unique business model eliminates overhead costs by connecting customers directly with farmers.

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D-SIGNED NUTRITION, LLC

Dee Harris, RDN, LDN, CDE Bonita Bay Executive Center 3531 Bonita Bay Blvd, Ste 300, Bonita Sprgs 239-676-5249 • D-SignedNutrition.com Nutrition is our lifeblood. Healing with food starts with a personalized plan to address inflammation, nutrient insufficiencies, toxic burden and imbalances in the body. See ad, page 26.

MARCY HESS, BS

501 Goodlette Rd N, Ste C208, Naples 239-231-6028 ThePerfect10Strength@gmail.com Looking and feeling strong and healthy is the first reason for working with a nutrition coach. Let me help you get back on track for life without dieting! See ad, page 51.

PLANT-BASED CHEF & CATERING LISA BROWN

Plant-based Chef & Educator 646-642-0083 FreeFlowingHealth.com Chef Lisa offers customized, personal, plant-based chef services and catering to busy professionals and individuals looking to eat healthier and feel better.

TRANSFORMATIONAL WORKSHOPS SUPREME HEALTH AND WELLNESS Transformational Workshops Candace Tranter, MA, CQI Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Bonita, Naples 239-745-2860 EmbraceTheDragonflyEffect.com

Energy transformer, women's workshops, classes and retreats. Emotional, physical and spiritual Empowerment through prayer, breath, movement, nutrition and nature.

MagnetudeJewelry.com/LisaDoyle ljbluestar@hotmail.com 239-851-4729 We use the strongest Neodymium bio-magnets (4000 gauss) to attach our “‘tudes” to our bases. These bio-magnets help to overcome the harmful effects of EMFs by increasing cellular energy and vitality. Interchangeable, beautiful and most are designed with powerful gems with your health in mind.

Specializing in hypnosis, QHHT, NLP, SRT. Offering sound and light therapy, massage therapy, reiki, access bars, salt therapy, Conscious1Vibe crystals and bookstore. Joined by Dr. Daniel Stanciu offering IV Infusions and nutrition testing. See ad, page 14.

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YOGA MEREDITH MUSICK, LMT, E-RYT 2000 239-269-8846

Master Yoga Teacher and massage therapist with 28 years experience, serving Naples since 1999. Sundamaged skin repair clinician, Hawaiian Lomi Lomi massage, sports and neuromuscular therapy, cranio facial and TMJ relief, heal injuries. Improve posture: alignment-based yoga and posture classes.

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FOR RENT ROOM FOR RENT – Full- or part-time room. Ideal for professional practitioner of coaching, yoga or massage. Bonita Beach Rd. 239-776-2211. ROOMS FOR RENT – Massage establishment Medical RB Institute Wellness Suites: $400, $450, $550 plus tax. By appointment. Text: 239939-4646.

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Heart-Centered Living

January 2022

Natural Awakenings Fort Myers/ Naples: January 2022

Articles inside

ZEN ZONE FOR KIDS

STEM CELLS ARE EFFECTIVE AGAINST MANY DISORDERS

HEALTH IN THE NEW YEAR

PET-PLEASING FOOD TRENDS

WHOLE-PERSON FITNESS

PETER RUSSELL

WHY WORDS MATTER

HIGH TIMES FOR THE CANNABIS INDUSTRY

A BETTER MORNING JOLT