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Making Love Last

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Heart of a Woman

The Right Choices Keep It Strong

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Matters of the Heart

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We love February in Southwest Florida, and not only because we are blessed with gorgeous weather that beckons us outdoors for physical pursuits; it allows us to connect with others in so many positive ways. It does a heart good! In this month’s special Heart Healthy issue, you’ll find plenty of inspiration to open your heart and give it what it needs.

First, are you getting your quota of hugs? In “Amazing Embrace: The Healing Power of Hugs” writer April Thompson explains how hugs and other forms of affectionate touch tap into our fundamental human need to belong, while at the same time boosting the immune system and turning down our biological response to stress.

Discover how a hug can uplift and heal us physically and spiritually on page 27.

Next, you’ll want to pay special attention to Lisa Marshall’s feature story “Heart of a Woman: The Right Choices Keep It Strong” on page 38, where experts remind us that 80 to 90 percent of heart disease—the number one killer of women—is avoidable with lifestyle and dietary changes; in some cases, natural remedies can even reverse it. Find healthy natural strategies to reduce your risk, including regular meditation, shown in a recent study to cut the incidence of death by heart attack or stroke in half. This is truly a must-read for all the women in your life, young and old.

Editor Linda Sechrist brings a plethora of local practitioners offering researchbacked resources like yoga, massage, nature, drumming, dancing and sound healing to help you cultivate a greater sense of well-being on page 41. I was happy to be reminded that so many things I love to do are on her list.

Finally, we asked relationship and dating therapist Ken Page to share his insights from hundreds of workshops on intimacy and spirituality. Discover how some of our deepest insecurities can be our greatest gifts—and how to make them work for you in choosing and cherishing your partner. Be sure to read “Making Love Last” on page 28.

Whether your Valentine is a grandchild or mate, you’ll find inspiration for planning a special meal among our yummy, plant-based recipes selected for their health benefits on page 34.

With a big heart planted in the middle of our month, I hope this issue of Natural Awakenings guides you to new ways of loving yourself and others on your path. Grab a cup of herbal tea or a veggie juice and enjoy browsing through the magazine to pick out some things you would like to try.

Maybe a day at the Yoga or Veggie Festival, or an outdoor benefit concert will inspire you. Is it time to treat yourself or your loved one to a massage? Try asking spirit to guide you to the people and places for your highest good. Tune in, breathe deeper and fuller, and enjoy your journey.

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The Healing Power of Hugs

28 KEN PAGE

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30 INVESTING FOR GOOD How to Align Money With Values

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38 HEART OF A WOMAN The Right Choices Keep It Strong

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Your CBD Store Opens in Naples

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our CBD Store opened at 1246 Airport Road, in Naples.

Co-owners Karen Harris and Lora Bull, of Green Releaf & Wellness, say it’s the first full-retail CBD store to begin operation in the city. The store is an affiliate of more than 100 other locations nationwide.

The hemp that they provide comes from Denver, and is made by SunMed, located in Tampa. They attest it is the highest-quality, organically grown hemp, registered with the Colorado Department of Agriculture. The staff, which includes a doctor and chemist, undergoes extensive training, attending group seminars and webinars.

For more information, call 239-331-8073 or email NaplesFL@CBDRx4U.com. See ad, page 2.

SWFL Veg Fest Returns to Bonita Springs

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new lineup of expert speakers will mark the third annual SWFL Veg Fest from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., February 24, at Riverside Park, in Bonita Springs. In addition, aPlantBasedDiet.org, the nonprofit host of the event, will launch a menu certification program to help people find the healthiest options for their dietary interests and needs.

New presenters will include Dr. Jim Loomis, medical director at the Barnard Medical Center, in Washington, D.C., and board member at the American College of Lifestyle Medicine; Wendie Pett, fitness and wellness coach; and James Aspey, an animal rights activist from Australia. Topics will include food’s relationship with the environment, farm versus “pharma”, and health and happiness.

Attendees will learn about many healthy and delicious plant-based, vegan diets from many vendors. Cooking demonstrations and food samples will also be available.

Free admission: Location: Old 41 Rd. For more information, call 240-205-0417, email Info@SWFLVegFest.org or visit SWFLVegFest.org. See ad, page 37.

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Yoga Fest Naples at North Collier Regional Park

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he nonprofit Health and Wellness Sanctuary of Southwest Florida will hold their annual Yoga Fest Naples, featuring unlimited participation in yoga classes of many styles put on by outstanding area teachers for all skill levels, guided meditations, experiencing the newest healing modalities, wellness and healthy food vendors and live music, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., March 3, at North Collier Regional Park, in Naples.

There will also be yoga and fun games for kids. The event raises funds for Collier County school youth programs.

Tickets: $22 via Eventbrite.com or $30 at the door; $5 if not participating in yoga. Location: 15000 Livingston Rd. For more information, call 239-2692221. See ad, page 24.

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he Lotus Blossom Clinic, in Fort Myers, has expanded its space to create more Deb and David Martin room for Movement Medicine and other classes, along with special events and meetings. Many types of practices and activities to foster movement are being offered in the new area, along with crystal bowl meditations on the second and fourth Thursday of each month.

How movement is medicine includes the way it creates both inner joy chemicals like serotonin and inner peace, detoxes, energizes, strengthens muscles, improves balance and expands the neural network.

Sheng Zheu form, a spiritually focused version of qigong, takes place at 10 a.m. each Wednesday, led by Jason Wechs ($15); and Kandy Love’s yoga sessions at 9 a.m. each Friday ($10 to $15 suggested love offering), along with specialty yoga classes on the first and third Thursday of most months.

Co-owner Dr. David Martin will soon begin leading a new, fun, Move ‘n Groove dance class for individuals. He’s an avid West Coast swing dancer, and has previously won at national competitions.

Location: 6710 Winkler Rd., Ste. 2. Register for crystal bowl meditations at JennyLotusBlossom@gmail.com. For more information, including all classes, call 239-277-1399, email Deb@LotusBlossomClinic.com or visit LotusBlossomClinic.com. See ad, page 54.

Sagewood Institute Grand Opening

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he 4 to 7 p.m., February 12, grand opening of Sagewood Institute, at 801 Anchor Rode Drive, Suite 304, in Naples, will give attendees the opportunity to meet the expert team of physicians, practitioners and medical aestheticians deeply committed to helping individuals look and feel healthy as they age. Led by Dr. Joaquin Hernandez, the institute offers integrative health assessments, nutritional analysis, Bemer sessions, foot detox sessions, intravenous therapy, massage, acupuncture, classes/ lectures on healthy aging and self-care, and weekly live demonstrations of cutting-edge skin rejuvenation firming treatments offered.

“Our goal at Sagewood Institute is to empower, educate, restore and maintain optimum health, beauty and wellness from the inside-out,” says Hernandez.

A special Founders Club is available for the first 100 members.

For more information call 239-434-9710. Visit SagewoodFL.com. See ad, page 40.

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news briefs

New Book On Pilates

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my and Rick Lademann, cofounders of Beyond Motion, in Naples, have coauthored their first book, Pilates & Conditioning for Athletes, geared to strengthen the core, improve posture, inDevin Smeltzer (pitcher crease flexibility, for Minnesota Twins)(left) and Sam Keating (pitcher correct muscle for San Diego Padres) imbalances and enhance athletic performance. Published

by Human Kinetics, it’s available at Barnes & Noble locations, on Amazon.com and at Beyond Motion.

Readers can gain a competitive edge with their innovative training methods, a science-based, multidimensional approach to athletic conditioning that builds a strong foundation by infusing athletic training with Pilates. The book features detailed instructions for 123 Pilates mat and traditional conditioning exercises and 13 sport-specific workouts, for a comprehensive training program that taps into Beyond Motion’s seven pillars of training for success.

Beyond Motion location: 11985 Tamiami Tr. N. For more information, call 239-254-9300 or email Amy@Go2BeyondMotion.com. See ad, page 53.

Revival Yoga Opening Second Location, Holding Yoga Fest

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he Revival Yoga Fitness Studio, a Marco Island waterfront yoga studio, is opening a second location at 4270 Tamiami Trail, Suite 16, in East Naples, by late February. It’s also conducting the third annual Marco Yoga Fest from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., March 16, at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church.

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The studio offers yoga, Pilates and Sculpt classes every day of the week, and private sessions of yoga, Pilates, and Pilates Reformer as part of a nonreligious and nonjudgmental community that’s geared to support the universal empowerment of all to be fulfilled and enjoy life to its fullest.

Marco Yoga Fest fee: $20 per session/$50 for all-day access. Festival location: 1101 N. Collier Blvd.; main location: Esplanade Shoppes, 760 N. Collier Blvd., Ste. 107, Marco Island. For more information or to sign up for classes, visit RevivalYogaStudioMarco.com or on Facebook, Istragram or Twitter. See ad, page 56.

New Cool Healing Lifestyle Program for Women

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nformed by 17 years of experience as a body worker, Candace Tranter Cool, based in Cape Coral, has developed the eight-step Cool Healing Lifestyle program to help women design and live the life they love and deserve, and invites women to experience it by joining her Cool Healing Tribe.

Participants gain guidance in setting goals; Candace Tranter Cool nutrition and cleansing tips; body care, including several healing modalities; tips on decluttering; tuning in to the whispers of the soul; taking action; sharing; and performing random acts of kindness.

Her massage therapy combines MPS (needleless acupuncture) therapy, essential oils, deep tissue, energy work and emotion code.

She specializes in providing scar release treatments and instruction in qigong levels one and two and breath empowerment.

For more information or to make an appointment, call 239-7452860 or visit Candace Tranter Cool on Facebook. See ad, page 71.

ChiroThin Weight-Loss Program in Cape Coral

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r. Debra M. Hopp is launching a new, nationally recognized, weight-loss program called ChiroThin at her Cape Coral office. The all-natural, doctor-supervised, six-week program doesn’t include shakes, Dr. Debra Hopp bars or prepackaged foods.

ChiroThin, which she attests can shed 20 to 30 pounds from clients by the end of the program, is a lowglycemix index and anti-inflammatory diet used in combination with special formula drops. A free consultation is provided to see if it’s suitable for each individual. Participants are also given guidance in making the weight loss more enduring.

“The number of people in the U.S. that are overweight or obese has reached epidemic proportions,” says Hopp. “Studies have shown that nearly 80 percent of health conditions can either directly or indirectly be related to weight issues. I’m taking a stand to help the people in our area to regain control of their weight and, as a result, their health.”

Location: 3321 Del Prado Blvd. S., Ste. 10. For more information or to arrange for a consult, call 239-540-1300, email DebraHopp@ hotmail.com or visit DrHoppOnline.com. See ad, page 40.

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Five-Day MBSR Program in Bonita Springs

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aulette Grotrian, of Mindfulness with Paulette, will lead a MindfulnessBased Stress Reduction (MBSR) program from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. from March 27 through 31 at Integrative Mindfulness, in Bonita Springs. It will be the first time that the renowned method, based on Jon Kabat-Zinn’s program at the University of Paulette Grotrian Massachusetts Medical School, is offered in Bonita in an intensive, five-day format.

Mindfulness is an effective tool to help people understand, tolerate and deal with their emotions in healthy ways, including altering habitual responses by pausing and choosing how we act.

Benefits in reducing stress and anxiety include improving ability to make better decisions, health choices, relationships, sense of well-being and more satisfaction in life.

Grotrian, MA, qualified MBSR instructor, meditator and teacher who trained with Kabat-Zinn, is a founding member of the Ann Arbor Center for Mindfulness, and has been a guest teacher at Integrative Mindfulness.

Cost: $500 includes workbook, recordings of guided meditations and an all-day retreat. The program offers 24 CEs for psychologists, dietitians, social workers, mental health professionals and nurses. Location: The Fountains Professional Park, 3372 Woods Edge Circle, Ste. 102. For more information or to register, call 734-276-7707, email MindfulnessWithPaulette@ gmail.com or visit MindfulnessWithPaulette.weebly.com. See ad, page 29.

Free Science in Christianity Talk at Cambier Park

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ary Alice Rose, a former meteorologist and a current practitioner of Christian Science, will present The Science of Christianity at 2 p.m., February 16, from the bandshell of Cambier Park, in downtown Naples.

The talk, sponsored by the Naples Christian Science Church, will explore how the scientific method applies to Mary Alice Rose Christianity and can be used to bring healing to all of life’s “storms”.

Rose will share how she overcame a fear of such occurrences and recognized that the scientific method can be seen in the Bible and applied to them with healing results. “‘God is love’ is a powerful law that has healed me physically and mentally,” she says. “I’ll share examples of that law in action.”

Admission is free. Location: 755 8th Ave. S. For more information, email Clerk@ChristianScienceNaples.com. See ad, page 54.

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Special Massage Prices at Neapolitan Spa

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eapolitan Spa, in Naples, is now offering more affordable prices for several traditional Chinese and other massage styles. The staff of five licensed therapists provides clients with deep tissue, Swedish and hot stone massages starting at $80 an hour and $120 for 90 minutes, and a reflexology foot massage starting at $36 for 30 minutes and $50 for an hour.

The spa that co-owners Tony Feng and Jennifer Neapolitan opened in June 2017 also offers Ashiatsu Deep Feet Bar Therapy, a barefoot massage technique in which the therapist delivers deep, broad, consistent pressure while utilizing their feet and body weight.

Location: 5600 Trail Blvd., Ste. 5. For more information or to make an appointment, call 239-860-5603 or visit NeapolitanSpaNaples.com. See ad, page 45.

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ssuage Spa, with locations in Fort Myers and Naples, is offering Lutronic “Genius” radiofrequency microneedling, an FDA-approved procedure that combines two innovative technologies into one amazing skin rejuvenating technique, at 15 percent discount off the regular cost throughout February.

Using knowledge about skinhealing, this method combines precisely controlled microneedling with the delivery of radiofrequency to the deeper tissues, allowing for maximum skin improvement and tightening. It can be used for several facial rejuvenation treatments, including skin tightening, fine lines and wrinkles, tone and textural changes, sagging skin, acne scarring, stretch marks, scars and improvements in skin texture.

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are its precise energy delivery, being safe for all skin types, and minimal downtime, as makeup can be applied 24 hours after the procedure.

Locations: 9407 Cypress Lake Dr., Ste. C, Fort Myers; 1201 Piper Blvd., Unit 1, Naples.

For more information, call 239-333-1450, email Andrea@AssuageCenters.com or visit DrPrendiville.com or AssuageCenters.com. See ad, page 21.

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HA! A Holistic Approach Center, in Fort Myers, will present a series of free educational lectures this month.

Their experienced therapists and doctors will share their knowledge of many healing modalities, including acupuncture, Quantum Energetics Structured Therapy, Rapid Resolution Therapy, Transformational Breath, qigong, Tapas Acupressure Technique, yoga and more. Each informational session will include Q&A.

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Location: 15971 McGregor Blvd. For more information, including topics, presenters, dates and times of lectures, call 239-433-5995, email AHA@AHolisticApproachCenter.com or visit AHolisticApproachCenter.com. See ad, page 51.

CREW Concert and Silent Eco-Auction in Bonita Springs

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he CREW Land & Water Trust will host its 12th annual Concert and Silent Eco-Auction from 5 to 9 p.m., February 16, at Riverside Park, in Bonita Springs. Highlights include opportunities to bid on many nature-based items, artwork and nature experiences, with live music by the High Voltage Band playing a mix of Motown and current hits. Event proceeds benefit the Dr. David R Cooper Education Fund.

High Voltage Band Local food vendors, including Cherie’s Sweet Treats, will be onsite, along with the Rotary Club of Bonita Springs and Momentum Brewhouse selling local craft beer and wine. Lawn chairs and blankets are recommended; coolers and outside food and beverage are not allowed at this event. Pets are not welcome at this event unless they are service animals.

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Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Location: 10451 Old 41 Rd. For more information or tickets, email CrewTrust@CrewTrust.org or visit CrewTrust.org or Eventbrite.com.

Psychic Fair at Unity of Bonita to Assist Children

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Spirits Row Psychic Fair, to benefit the Children’s Outreach program, will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., February 23, at the Unity Church of Bonita. The event, including psychic and spiritual counselors, energy, crystal and Tibetan bowl healing, oils, holistic and spiritual gifts, will foster and encourage spiritual growth healing for children.

D. E. Bill Photography, Spiritual Network Communities and Orion Michael, a paranormal investigator and psychic, will be at the fair.

Cost: $5. Location: 28285 Imperial Pkwy. For more information, call 239-825-6682, email BonVoyagePest@gmail.com or visit Spirits Row Facebook page. See ad, page 57.

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Eckankar Presents Three Special Workshops

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ckankar in Fort Myers is presenting a series of spiritual skills workshops to help in experiencing divine love.

The events, all from 2:30 to 4 p.m., include ECK Wisdom on Inner Guidance on February 23 at the Bonita Springs Public Library; ECK Wisdom on Solving Problems on March 30 at Lakes Regional Library, in Fort Myers, and Dreams and Your Spiritual Journey on April 27 at the Bonita library.

There will be opportunities for discussion, and attendees will learn a spiritual exercise using the ancient sacred word HU to awaken awareness to higher states of consciousness and enhance spiritual awareness and understanding. People of any background or belief can practice this exercise.

Along with receiving a free booklet on each topic, attendees can examine a variety of books and takeaway materials and brochures. Eckankar hosts services on the second and fourth Sunday each month.

Admission is free. Locations: 26876 Pine Ave., Bonita; 15290 Bass Rd., Fort Myers. Eckankar Center of Southwest Florida, 12995 S. Cleveland Ave., Unit 155. For more information, call 239-482-4034 or visit Eckankar in Fort Myers on Facebook and Meetup.

Special Makeover Event in Naples

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rganic Skincare & Bodyworx owner and president Jayne Koedding will present a special makeover event from 2 to 7 p.m., February 7, at the Naples location. Free makeovers by appointment with makeup artists Shanna Bynes, of Jane Iredale, and a representative of La Bella Donna, mini-facials including a cleanse and moisturizer and food and wine, along with prize drawings and discounts on products and services, will be featured.

Attendees will learn about their Eminence, StarFlower, Hylunia, Edimi, Jurlique and Phyt’s lines of organic skincare and Jane Iredale, La Bella Donna and Phyt’s makeup lines that contain no chemicals, along with their facials, massages, makeup, waxing, spray, tanning, lash and brow tinting and more, and meet their licensed estheticians and massage therapist.

Cost: $20. $1 per minute for chair massages, 15-min. minimum. Location: 13240 Tamiami Tr. N., Ste. 207. For more information or register, call 239-514-4494 or visit OrganicSkincareAndBodyworx.com. See ad, page 3.

kudos Mary Pat FitzGibbons, a registered nurse based in Fort Myers, has earned board-certified nurse coach certification through the American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation. Sessions can be conducted either in person or on the phone to help clients move past being stuck to achieve new goals.

As a Healing Touch certified practitioner and instructor, she also conducts level 1 and 2 classes in the modality in our area on an ongoing basis.

For more information or to make a coaching appointment, call 740607-4038 or email MaryPat_Fitzgibbons@yahoo.com. See ad, page 72.

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health briefs

Zinc Combo Fights Aging Diseases When zinc, a trace mineral, is combined with tea, coffee, chocolate and other foods that contain specific antioxidant compounds, it boosts protection against the oxidative stress linked to aging and diseases such as dementia, cancer and heart disease, report researchers from Auburn University, in Alabama, and the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, in Germany.

Zinc activates a plant compound known as hydroquinone, which boosts foods’ antioxidant properties. Hydroquinone alone cannot break down harmful free radicals, but when combined with zinc, a type of enzyme is created that helps prevent damage to organs and tissues.

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Harmful bacteria from the genus Mycobacterium have been shown to linger in showerheads and lead to lung infections through inhalation of steam. University of Colorado researchers analyzed 656 biofilms coating the inside of showerheads sent to them by volunteers throughout the U.S. and Europe, and found twice as much mycobacterium in showerheads from households receiving municipal water than in those receiving well water. Chlorine

disinfection methods were suspected by the researchers. Plastic showerheads had levels that were, on average, two times lower than showerheads made of metal or metal and plastic components. “Hot spots” with high levels of mycobacteria—such as Hawaii, southern California, Florida, the upper Midwest and the midAtlantic states—generally overlapped regions where mycobacterium-related lung diseases are most prevalent.

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Guasha Improves Energy Circulation and Immunity Guasha is a modality within Traditional Chinese Medicine that uses a smooth tool to press and stroke a lubricated area of the body. In the process of stimulating the immune energy, as well as removing toxins and inflammation, this creates a temporary, but therapeutic red or purple spot on the skin called sha.

Guasha is typically performed on the neck, shoulders, chest and back area, but sometimes also the face. It is useful for any respiratory, digestive, muscular skeletal issues,or for a general detoxification of the body.

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Bitter melon (Momordica charantia), a spiky, cucumbershaped fruit, has traditionally been used in Asian countries to lower blood sugar. Now, researchers at Universiti Sains Malaysia report that it can significantly improve symptoms and reduce the pain of knee osteoarthritis. Half of 75 patients were given a placebo and the other half 1,500 milligrams three times a day of a bitter melon supplement.

After three months, the bitter melon group had significantly fewer symptoms and less knee pain and analgesic use, as well as lowered body weight, body mass index and fasting blood glucose levels.

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According to American College of Physicians (ACP) updated guidelines for the treatment of acute and chronic low back pain, non-invasive, non-drug treatments should be used before resorting to drug therapies. ACP guidelines, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine and based on a review of randomized controlled trials and observational studies, cite heat therapy, massage, acupuncture and spinal manipulation, a centerpiece of chiropractic care, as possible options for low back pain.

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Scientists are trying to translate speech-paralyzed patients’ thoughts into speech using brain implants. The technique will potentially provide a brain/computer interface (BCI) to enable people with a spinal cord injury, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, stroke or other paralyzing conditions to “talk” again. Experts think a system that decodes whether a person is silently saying yes, no, hungry, pain or water is now within reach, thanks to parallel advances in neuroscience, engineering and machine learning.

“We think we’re getting enough of an understanding of the brain signals that encode silent speech that we could soon make something practical,” says Brian Pasley, of the University of California, Berkeley.

The first BCI read electrical signals in the motor cortex corresponding to the intention to move, and used software to translate the signals into instructions to operate a computer cursor or robotic arm. In 2016, scientists at the University of Pittsburgh went a step further, adding sensors to a mindcontrolled robotic arm so it produced sensations of touch.

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Robert Cicione

Trauma Relief and the Convergence of Two Careers

by Linda Sechrist

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uring a 30-year successful career as a psychotherapist, Robert M. Cicione accomplished what others in his field hadn’t. The trauma specialist, who practices in Bonita Springs, allowed his lifelong hobby and parallel career as a fine artist to provide the portal for developing his widely recognized Trauma Relief Robert Cicione Unlimited (T.R.U.) method, which has been peer-reviewed and published in the scientific literature in 2002.

Cicione, an artist since childhood, didn’t take painting seriously until he was age 31. “In seventh grade, a teacher told me that I definitely had artistic talent. I continued painting into adulthood for the sheer joy of it, exploring various mediums such as oils and acrylics and styles such as representational, expressionism and abstract. It was many years until I decided to seek out mentors and look for shows where I could enter my work,” says the author of Trauma Relief Unlimited, whose paintings appeared frequently in New York’s major art shows and occasionally in international shows.

It took nearly 20 years and a self-posed question for Cicione’s T.R.U. method to reveal itself. “The first 15 years, I personally used a variety of art related exercises as a form of self-therapy, and observed that art was an incredibly powerful process for ridding myself of excess anxiety and raising my spirit.

While I’d recognized and acknowledged the incredible renewal, rejuvenation and revitalization power of art, I had one question; ‘How I could marry psychotherapy and trauma relief?’”

In 2011, when the revitalization power of art and the need to find a more effective way than talk therapy to treat trauma survivors converged, the T.R.U. method was born. “It happened when I began using what I knew about art to treat patients. The right-brain, nonverbal protocol went through many changes and refinements to become the streamlined version of traditional art therapy that it is today,” advises the native of Providence, Rhode Island.

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reliable results occur in one 45-minute protocol of hand movement exercises. Unlike traditional art therapy that has been used almost exclusively with children under age 12, the T.R.U. method is for all ages. It represents a major breakthrough in treating trauma survivors, surpassing the effectiveness of art therapy and more commonly used left-brain talk therapies,” advises Cicione, who believes that if he had not held two careers simultaneously and only immersed himself in psychology, T.R.U. would never have emerged.

“Psychology was the cauldron,” he advises. “Painting hijacked the chattering mind. Just as the mind of the dancer disappears into the dance, the mind of this artist disappeared into the art, and what needed to emerge did so onto the canvas of life.”

Cicione, a licensed clinical social worker, received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Providence College in 1972 and a master’s degree in clinical social work from the University of Connecticut School of Social Work in 1977. He is a former visiting research associate at the Brown University Department of Psychology and Neurosciences. Much of his trauma research was completed in conjunction with Brown University and the Rhode Island Foundation.

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AMAZING EMBRACE The Healing Power of Hugs

by April Thompson

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These behaviors ugs don’t just feel A Primal Need good; they do also turn down our for Connection good. A simple biological response Mata Amritanandamayi, embrace can boost our to stress and may a 65-year-old Indian spirihealth and mood, connect tual leader better known even improve us spiritually and even help as Amma, has hugged mend society. how our immune tens of millions of people Hugs and other types system works. around the world, earning of affectionate touching her the nickname, “the ~Michael Murphy, can provide numerous hugging saint.” benefits in the face of researcher Amma’s tradition of threats or stress, according hugging people grew organically, from hugto Michael Murphy, Ph.D., a researcher ging someone she noticed in distress, to how with the Laboratory for the Study of she receives massive crowds clamoring for Stress, Immunity and Disease at Carnegie one of her loving, compassionate embraces.

Mellon University, in Pittsburgh. “The “A hug is a gesture that reveals the research shows that touch behaviors like spiritual truth that, ‘We are not two—we hugs reduce negative responses to threats are one,’” says Swami Amritaswaruand make people feel happier, more secure pananda, one of Amma’s senior disciples. and more supported.”

“In today’s world, where people often feel In a study of 404 adults, Carnegie alienated and lonely, a hug can uplift and Mellon researchers looked at how social support and hugs affected participants’ sus- make us feel reconnected to the people and world around us.” ceptibility to the common cold after being Intention is key to the exchange of exposed to the virus. “People experiencing energy that occurs with a hug, says Amrilots of conflict are more likely to get a cold taswarupananda.

“What is important is the when exposed to a virus,” says Murphy. sincerity behind the action—the genuine “But individuals who also tend to receive feeling of love and compassion. A simple lots of hugs appear protected from this adglance or mere touch of the hand can have ditional risk.”

that same power to make us feel whole if that genuine, heartfelt connection is there.”

Hugs tap into that fundamental human need to belong, says Murphy. “Hugs and other forms of affectionate touch act as powerful reminders that we belong. “These behaviors also turn down our biological response to stress and may even improve how our immune system works.” For example, researchers think that touching might trigger our body to release oxytocin, a hormone that can reduce fear and improve social bonding, Murphy notes. Hugs and the associated oxytocin release can have powerful ripple effects in the body, decreasing heart rate and levels of stress hormones cortisol and norepinephrine, along with improving immune function and pain tolerance. Oxytocin can also trigger the release of feel-good hormones like serotonin and dopamine.

Bridging Divides With a Hug While Murphy cautions that the jury is out on the effects of hugs on strangers, as most research has been done on embraces between loved ones, Ken Nwadike, Jr. has built a national campaign around the concept. Known as the “free hugs guy”, the former competitive runner began offering up hugs during the 2014 Boston Marathon, the year after the deadly bombing.

Nwadike has since brought the Free Hugs Project to more divisive spaces, from political rallies to protests, offering hugs to all to spread love and inspire change.

The Los Angeles activist’s all-embracing hugs are a symbol of unconditional love, respect and unity at a time when tensions and political divisions are running high. For Nwadike, hugs are a way of de-escalating conflict and mending the human divide.

“Communities are divided because of fear, hatred and misunderstanding. Starting the conversation with kindness, rather than hatred, will get us a lot further,” he says.

Consent is always important, and not everyone appreciates an unsolicited hug. But like compliments, hugs are free to give and usually well received. As humans, we bear arms that were built not to harm, but to heal.

Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

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Ken Page on

Making Love Last

by Emily Courtney

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en Page is a licensed clinical social worker, psychotherapist and author of Deeper Dating: How to Drop the Games of Seduction and Discover the Power of Intimacy.

A relationship, intimacy and dating expert, he has led hundreds of workshops on intimacy and spirituality and taught at Columbia University, the Omega Institute and the Garrison Institute. Page also hosts the Deeper Dating Podcast (DeeperDatingPodcast.com).

What are Core Gifts, and what role do they play in the search for lasting love?

In my decades of work as a psychotherapist and coach, I’ve come to realize again and again that the qualities people feel most embarrassed or awkward about—their deepest insecurities—are some of their greatest gifts.

These Core Gifts are like secret parts of ourselves that we often want to hide because we feel so vulnerable around them. But these gifts are where we have the greatest sensitivity and passion; they’re the things we feel and care the most deeply about and the keys to finding someone who really loves us for who we are. When we learn to lead with and cherish our Core Gifts instead of hiding them away, the story of our romantic life completely changes.

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quiet violence against our most authentic self, and it always leads us into situations where we end up feeling diminished or hurt. The degree to which we feel ashamed of those vulnerable parts of ourselves is the degree to which we’re going to be attracted to people who are bad for us.

How can we move past our insecurities to discover and honor our Core Gifts?

If you find yourself repeatedly attracted to people who don’t treasure you for who you are, there are Core Gift qualities you haven’t learned to honor. Anywhere you’re insecure, you can ask yourself questions that really change the way you think about yourself. What might be the gift that lies inside this insecurity, and how have I not honored it? Who are the people in my life who have valued my gifts and how did that feel?

You can also discover your Core Gifts by asking yourself what sensitivities keep getting stepped on or neglected—those are qualities you haven’t learned to treasure enough yet.

Why is it important to differentiate between what you call Attractions of Inspiration and Attractions of Deprivation?

This is perhaps the most important distinction you can make in your search for love.

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Attractions of Deprivation are attractions to people who are only sometimes available to love and treat you well, but you become deeply invested in trying to get them to love you because you’re unconsciously trying to heal old childhood wounds through the relationship.

But there are also Attractions of Inspiration; these are people who inspire you by who they are in the world and how they treat you and others. When you start really learning how to honor and lead with your Core Gifts, your attractions change. You’ll start becoming attracted to available people who love you for who you are.

Deciding to say no to Attractions of Deprivation to only pursue Attractions of Inspiration is quite simply the most important decision you’ll ever make in your search for healthy love.

What is the Wave of Distancing, and how can it sabotage relationships?

The Wave of Distancing is the single greatest saboteur of healthy love that I know of.

If you haven’t yet learned to honor your Core Gifts, you’ll want to flee when you meet Attractions of Inspiration who are available and kind. You may begin noticing qualities about them that irritate you and find yourself wanting to leave—this is what I call the Wave.

The Wave is fear, because something deep inside you knows that this person could be special, and to open yourself up to and possibly be hurt by a kind person is a very scary thing. So your psyche unconsciously protects you by making you want to flee, and if you don’t understand this, then you may leave what could be a wonderful relationship.

If you do understand it, you’ll come to realize that like a wave, it hits hard, but then passes. If you can stick around long enough and just keep enjoying that person throughout the Wave, those feelings will disappear and the attraction will return.

Emily Courtney is a freelance health and wellness writer and editor living in northern Colorado. Connect at EmilyCourtneyWrites@gmail.com.

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INVESTING FOR GOOD

How to Align Money With Values

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by April Thompson

ow we spend our money is important, but how and where we save it matters just as much. Today’s financial marketplace offers diverse options for values-based investing and banking, regardless of interests or assets.

Sustainable, responsible and impact investing is rapidly expanding. Professionally managed assets in the U.S. using socially responsible investment (SRI) strategies grew from $8.7 trillion to $12 trillion in the last two years, according to a 2018 report by the Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment. This represents 26 percent—about one in four dollars—of all U.S. assets under professional management.

The Big Bank Break-Up While large numbers of investors are moving their money responsibly, changing bank accounts can still feel difficult to many people, says Fran Teplitz, executive co-director of the Washington, D.C., nonprofit Green America, which works to promote a more sustainable economy.

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down into bite-sized steps. “Educate yourself on the issues with the conventional banking industry, from Wall Street speculation to predatory lending practices,” says Teplitz.

People don’t need to sacrifice banking needs for their values. Reflect upon what’s important in a financial institution, and then shop around for the right fit. Credit unions and community development banks that lend in local and underserved communities are often great choices, says Teplitz. Green America’s Get a Better Bank database is a great starting point for responsible banking options.

Investing for the Future For longer-term investing, there are more vehicles available to responsibly assist investors toward their financial and social goals. While responsible investing once meant simply screening out “sin stocks”, like tobacco, guns and gambling, which were available only to investors able to make a large minimum deposit, today there are values-based funds to suit every cause and income level.

“Socially responsible investing has come a long way since it got off the ground in this country during the apartheid divestiture movement in the 1980s,” says Gary Matthews,

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an investment advisor and CEO of SRI Investing LLC, headquartered in New York City.

Countering some investor concerns about underperforming SRI funds, there is a growing body of evidence to show that money that does good can also do well. The firm Nuveen TIAA Investments assessed the leading SRI equity indexes over the long term and “found no statistical difference in returns compared to broad market benchmarks,” nor any additional risks, according to a 2017 report Responsible Investing: Delivering Competitive Performance.

SRI Approaches and Outcomes Fossil fuel-free portfolios are trending, Matthews notes—which Green America encourages. While acknowledging the ever-fluctuating price of oil, Matthews says he’s seen diversified portfolios that eliminate oil, coal and natural gas do better at times than those that include them.

A subset of SRI investments, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investing focuses less on what sector a company is in than on how they conduct their business. The way companies treat their employees and respond to climate change are factors that may have a positive influence on financial performance.

Robo-advisors, a recent arrival in the SRI sector, are online investment services that automate money management.

Robo-advisor companies make it easier for people to invest and leverage technology to keep fees down, although they usually do not offer in-depth impact research on the companies within the financial products they offer, according to Amberjae Freeman, of the portfolio management team for Swell Investing LLC, an impact investment company in Santa Monica, California.

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Professionally managed assets in the U.S. using socially responsible investment (SRI) strategies grew from $8.7 trillion to $12 trillion in the last two years, according to a 2018 report by the Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment.

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A WORD TO THE MONEY-WISE n Verify that a bank is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) or the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), where accounts are insured up to $250,000 per depositor. n Responsible investors can also influence banking practices in their workplaces, religious institutions or professional associations by educating account managers about the issues.

Green America has a free booklet for 401k benefits managers at GreenAmerica.org/finance. n There are as many names for socially responsible investing (SRI) as there are approaches to it including community, ethical, green, impact, mission-related, responsible, sustainable and values-based investing. What an institution or a fund does and how they do it is more important than how it’s labeled. n The mainstreaming of SRI, while positive overall as impact investing is getting the attention of larger firms, has led to some “greenwashing”, where portfolios are being touted as socially responsible without much depth to their criteria, cautions investment advisor Gary Matthews, of SRI Investing LLC, in New York City. Fund sustainability rankings like the Morningstar Sustainability Rating can help take out the guesswork, although it pays to ask hard questions and look at a fund’s individual holdings. n Returns, whether social, environmental or financial, aren’t everything. “When it comes to investing, it’s important to get clear about specific goals, whether it’s planning for a home purchase or paying off student loans, understand the potential risks and returns, and set up an appropriate time horizon,” says Amberjae Freeman, of the portfolio management team for Swell Investing LLC, a Santa Monica-based impact investment firm.

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by Lisa Marlene

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he concept of regenerative injection therapy (RIT), an approach to pain management, is traceable to one used

by Hippocrates (460 BCE-370 BCE). The renowned “father of medicine” used it on Greek soldiers with dislocated or torn shoulder joints.

Today, RIT has become an umbrella for several protocols that Dave Woznica, M.D. (left), and alleviate pain, may Ross Hauser, M.D., with client eliminate the need for surgery on joints such as knees, hips, elbows, wrists and thumbs, and may help with conditions such as whiplash, plantar fasciitis, bunions and TMJ.

The RIT umbrella covers a solution known as H3 prolotherapy, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatments, and stem cell therapy, which has its own umbrella. Each of these involves injections into the ligament or tendon attached to the bone.

The body’s response, a localized inflammation in the weak area, increases the blood supply and flow of nutrients, thus encouraging the tissue to repair itself.

H3 Prolotherapy

The basic mechanism of H3 Prolotherapy is a hypertonic dextrose solution that includes sarapin to treat nerve irritation. The solution, along with procaine (an anesthetic) administered into and around the entire painful/injured area is injected to begin stimulating a reparative action. Injections create a localized inflammation triggering the immune system to create the building blocks of ligaments, tendons, cartilage and bone. Through a series of injections, joints are rebuilt from within.

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PRP Therapy

A PRP treatment is frequently used to treat muscle, tendon or soft tissue injuries. PRP reintroduces the individual’s own concentrated blood platelets into areas of chronic joint and spine deterioration. Blood platelets are rich in growth and healing factors, and are concentrated through simple centrifuging. They also play a central role in blood clotting and wound/injury healing.

The procedure and preparation of therapeutic doses of growth factors consists of an autologous blood collection from the individual, plasma separation (blood is centrifuged), and injection of the plasma into the area.

Stem Cell Therapy – Cellular Prolotherapy

In stem cell therapy, an individual’s healing cells from bone marrow or fat are injected directly to the area which has a cellular deficiency, along with injections to all of the supportive joint structures.

Stem cells are progenitor cells which differentiate into different cell types, including osteoblasts (secretes the cellular matrix necessary for bone formation), osteocytes (the bone cell formed when the osteoblasts embeds itself in its matrix) and cartilage.

These cells also have demonstrated the capability to inhibit T cell growth, thus showing that they have the ability to down-regulate the natural inflammatory response in osteoarthritis.

“The original philosophy of anti-inflammatory methods such as rest, ice, elevation and compression (RICE), anti-inflammatory medications or cortisone shots to heal injury was totally flawed,” says Dr. Ross Hauser, founder of Caring Medical & Rehabilitation Clinics, with offices in Oak Park, Illinois, and Fort Myers. “Regeneration and healing are pretty simple. No inflammation, no healing.”

Caring Medical Rehabilitation Clinics, located at 9738 Commerce Center Ct. in Fort Myers, offers H3 prolotherapy, PRP treatments and stem cell therapy. For an appointment, call 239-308-4701. For more information, visit CaringMedical.com. See listing, page 75.

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s a special meal for Valentine’s Day or any other, many plant-based dishes are so tasty that no one will miss the meat. Low in fat and sugar and high in ingredients that promote heart health, the following recipes are courtesy of Carol D’Anca, a board-certified nutrition practitioner and author of Real Food for Healthy People: A Recipe & Resource Guide, in Highland Park, Illinois.

Start With Soup

Rich in dietary fiber and low in fat, butternut squash with low-salt vegetable broth and spices is an easy-to-make soup loaded with nutrients and flavor. Allow 40 to 45 minutes to roast the squash.

Butternut Squash Soup Yields: Four servings 1 butternut squash, 2-3 lbs, peeled and cut in cubes to equal 4 cups

3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth Dash red pepper flakes Freshly ground black pepper Pepitas or pumpkin seeds for garnish Preheat oven to 425° F. Line a heavy baking pan with parchment paper. Spread squash cubes in a single layer, using two lined pans if needed. Roast for about 40 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork.

Alternate method: Wash the squash. Make several slits to allow for escaping steam.

Roast whole in the oven for about 45 minutes or until soft and easy to peel and cut.

Transfer the roasted squash to a food processor or heavy-duty blender. Add remaining ingredients and process until smooth. Add additional broth to reach desired consistency.

Natural Awakenings recommends using organic, fair trade, non-genetically modified ingredients, BPA-free canned goods and non-bromated flour whenever possible.

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Divide into four bowls. For texture and crunch, garnish with roasted pepita or pumpkin seeds.

Hearty Bread

This whole-grain, gluten-free, no-knead, no-mess bread contains flax, sunflower and chia seeds, hazelnuts, oats, coconut oil and maple syrup as a sweetener. Accompanying soup, it makes for a satisfying meal.

This recipe is adapted from “Change Your Life Bread” in D’Anca’s book My New Roots.

Let it sit on the counter for at least two hours, or all day or overnight. When the dough retains its shape, even when you pull the sides of the loaf pan or lift the parchment, it’s ready to bake.

Preheat oven to 350° F. Place loaf pan in the oven on the middle rack and bake for 20 minutes. Remove bread from loaf pan, place it upside down directly on the rack and bake for another 30 to 40 minutes.

Bread is done when it sounds hollow when tapped. Let cool completely before slicing.

Store bread in a tightly sealed container for up to five days. Freezes well. For a quick and easy toast, slice before freezing.

The Pleasures of Pasta

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Yields: One loaf 2 cups shelled raw sunflower seeds 1 cup whole flax seeds 1 cup blanched hazelnuts 3 cups rolled oats (use certified gluten-free oats, if needed) 4 Tbsp chia seeds 6 Tbsp psyllium husks Pinch fresh ground coarse salt, preferably Himalayan 2 Tbsp maple syrup 6 Tbsp coconut oil, liquefied at low temperature in a small pan 3 cups water In a loaf pan lined with parchment, combine all dry ingredients, stirring well.

Whisk maple syrup and water together in a measuring cup.

Add to the dry ingredients and mix until everything is soaked and dough becomes thick. If it’s too thick to stir, add one or two teaspoons of water until it’s manageable.

Smooth the top with the back of a spoon.

Pasta is guilt-free when we use a whole wheat variety that digests more slowly than white flour pasta, avoiding blood sugar spikes, D’Anca says. Gluten-free, grainfree or vegetable pasta can be substituted for whole grain pasta. Fresh asparagus is recommended. If it’s not in season, consider red chard for its bright red and green colors and abundance of vitamins K, A and C. It’s a good source of magnesium, potassium, iron and dietary fiber.

Use red, orange, yellow or a mix of colors 1½ Tbsp fresh thyme leaves 1 lb fresh asparagus, pencil thin is best (if not available, substitute red chard) ¼ cup pitted Kalamata olives ½ cup fresh basil ¼ cup white wine or white wine vinegar Squeeze garlic from its skins into a large skillet. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well. Cook over medium heat until the mixture is reduced and thickened to a sauce (coulis), about 20 to 30 minutes. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente.

Drain the pasta well and place back in the pan. Add tomato coulis and olives. Toss well to infuse flavors. Let warm for 2 to 3 minutes.

Serve at once.

Savory Side Dish

Chickpeas are a great source of fiber. Bell peppers, also known as sweet peppers, are available in white, orange, green and purple. Lycopene gives red tomatoes their color, may reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol and lower blood pressure. Yellow tomatoes have twice as much iron and zinc and higher levels of vitamin B and folate to help red blood cells. Darker tomatoes ranging from purple to black produce higher levels of antioxidants for a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. Don’t overlook green tomatoes, which are higher in vitamin K and calcium than reds or yellows.

Roasted Chickpeas with Grilled Vegetables Yields: Serves two, or four if dished over quinoa

Whole Grain Pasta with Asparagus and Tomato Coulis Yields: 6 servings for dinner or 8 as a smaller first course.

1 lb of your favorite whole grain pasta 3 large cloves garlic, roasted for about 25 minutes in their skins 3 pints cherry or grape tomatoes, halved

12 small mushrooms, sliced 2 ripe tomatoes, quartered 1 red bell pepper, cut in strips 1 yellow pepper, cut in strips 1 red onion, cut into wedges, or 1½ cups leeks, halved lengthwise, cleaned, and cut chiffonade-style About 6 cloves of garlic, peeled 2, 14-oz cans of chickpeas, rinsed and drained 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary Balsamic or white wine vinegar February 2019

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Almond Butter and Raw Cacao Chocolate Truffles Yields: 12 servings

Remove the pan and turn the vegetables over. Add the chickpeas and rosemary and return to the oven. Roast for another 30 to 45 minutes until the edges of the vegetables start to turn dark and the chickpeas are browning.

1 cup almond meal ½ cup almond butter ¼ cup raw cacao, organic 3 Tbsp grade B maple syrup 1 tsp organic vanilla ¼ cup raw almonds, ground ¼ cup raw cacao nibs, ground Finely ground nuts like walnuts or hazelnuts, shredded coconut or raw cacao for texture and added flavor

Sprinkle with balsamic vinegar, toss and serve warm as is or over quinoa.

Make a flax “egg” by mixing the ground flax seeds with the water. Let it sit for 3 to 5 minutes until it thickens to an egg consistency.

Place the bell pepper, onion and garlic in a food processor and process until smooth.

Remove the mixture and drain in a fine sieve. Too much liquid will make the burgers fall apart.

Burgers for Lunch

These burgers are good either oven baked or grilled, weather permitting. Offer toppings like baby spinach, salsa, nut cheese, pesto, fig jam, mango or slaw. Apple cider vinegar, dill, celery salt and agave nectar to taste makes a dressing for slaw. Thin slices of Granny Smith or Honey Crisp apples add a tang of tart or hint of sweetness.

Black Bean/Veggie Burger 1 16-oz can of black beans, drained, rinsed well and dried on a paper towel ½ red bell pepper, cut in large pieces 1 medium-size onion, cut in large pieces 1 Tbsp chili powder, mild or hot to taste 3 cloves of garlic, rough chopped 1 tsp black cumin 1 Tbsp ground flax seeds 3 Tbsp water Approximately 1 cup bread crumbs (glutenfree if needed) to act as a binder 4 buns or bread of choice 36

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Place black beans in the food processor and pulse to a thick, sticky consistency.

Add the drained red pepper mixture, flax “egg”, cumin and chili spice. Process until lightly mixed.

Remove the burger mixture to a bowl.

Add bread crumbs until you have a firm burger and form into patties.

Grill for 5 to 10 minutes, turning once, or bake in a 350° F oven on a parchment-lined baking sheet for about 5 to 10 minutes on each side.

Guilt-Free Chocolate Dessert

“Chocolate desserts usually include loads of sugar and butter, making them a highly processed and saturated-fat food,” says D’Anca. “These treats deliver the good fat of cacao nibs and the antioxidants of raw cacao.”

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Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and mix them to a smooth batter. Chill the batter for about 20 minutes.

Roll into either bite-sized or larger balls to serve as is or roll in nuts, coconut or cacao for texture and added taste.

For more recipes and information about nutrition and heart health provided by D’Anca, visit FoodNotMeds.com.

Avery Mack is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect via AveryMack@ mindspring.com.

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Put mushrooms, tomatoes, red and yellow peppers, onion and garlic in a large roasting pan. Roast for about 30 minutes or until the vegetables caramelize.

Eating healthy doesn’t mean all salads, all the time. From appetizer to dessert, healthy, easy-to-make, creative and colorful recipes can improve health and add flavor to life.

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Heart of a Woman The Right Choices Keep It Strong

by Lisa Marshall

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ometime between the salad and the main course at her grandson’s bar mitzvah, Joyce Lenard, then 69, felt a crushing pressure deep within her chest.

A tireless go-getter who had worked in Hillary Clinton’s district office when she was a U.S. senator, raised two daughters and recently donated a kidney to one of them, Lenard had spent months painstakingly planning the 100-guest gala, so when the pain came, she ignored it and got on with the party. She even drove herself to her Long Island home that night. “I just assumed I was having indigestion and it would pass,” Lenard recalls.

Hours later, her husband rushed her to the hospital, where she was diagnosed with a rare, often-fatal form of heart attack, takotsubo cardiomyopathy, in which intense stress literally changes the shape of the heart. Thankful to be alive, she has since taken up meditation, cleaned up her diet and now leads a support group for female heart patients of all ages. Like her, many of them never saw it coming.

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“Women tend to be the caregivers,” says Lenard. “We take care of our husbands, our families, our friends, our careers, and we often forget about our own health. Then look what happens.” Lenard is among the 44 million U.S. women with cardiovascular disease, an insidious illness that until recently has been erroneously framed as a “man’s disease”. In reality, it is the number one killer of women, responsible for one in three deaths each year, according to the American Heart Association (AHA). By comparison, one in 26 women die of breast cancer.

While awareness has risen since 2004, when AHA launched its Go Red for Women campaign, surveys show only 17 percent of women view cardiovascular disease as something that should concern them.

It should, experts say, because 80 to 90 percent of cases are avoidable with lifestyle and dietary changes. In some cases, natural remedies can even reverse it. “We have all this sophisticated equipment and all these medications, but when it comes down

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Know Risks and Address Them Early

In the late 1990s, researchers discovered women were about as likely as men to be diagnosed with the disease, and far more likely to die from it. “They didn’t have the classic signs and symptoms, so they often went undiagnosed and untreated,” explains Jennifer Mieres, M.D., a cardiology professor at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, in New York.

Along with chest pain, women often suffer fatigue, shortness of breath, indigestion, pain in the neck, back or jaw, nausea or anxiety in the months leading up to a heart attack. In more than half of the cases, according to one recent study in the journal Circulation, doctors fail to recognize these symptoms.

Then there is the “not now” factor. “I used to see women all the time who said, ‘I have had these symptoms for months, but I just didn’t have time to take care of it,’” says Mieres, co-author of Heart Smart for Women: Six S.T.E.P.S. in Six Weeks to Heart-Healthy Living.

Recent research has also shown that women are uniquely vulnerable to developing heart disease in ways that men don’t share. Taking birth control pills (especially while smoking) can boost risk. Complications during pregnancy such as preeclampsia and gestational diabetes can be hard on the heart, increasing vulnerability for years to come. Because estrogen is believed to be cardio-protective, when it wanes during perimenopause and menopause, risk goes up again.

“As soon as we hit menopause, our biological milieu starts to change,” says Mieres, noting that “good” cholesterol tends to decrease and “bad” cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides tend to increase.

Yet, arterial plaque—which can ultimately build up, break loose and cause a heart attack or stroke—starts accumulating as early as age 20, so the earlier women start paying attention, the better.

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to it, the vast majority of cardiovascular disease can be prevented,” says integrative cardiologist Christina Adams, M.D., of the Scripps Women’s Heart Center, in La Jolla, California.

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We have all this sophisticated equipment and all these medications, but when it comes down to it, the vast majority of cardiovascular disease can be prevented.

Food Not Meds

Thirty years after the first cholesterol-lowering medication hit the market, so-called statin drugs have become the largest class of medications in the world, with U.S. sales doubling between 2000 and 2010 to reach $20 billion, according to the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. While drugs can be appropriate for those already diagnosed with heart disease and at high risk of heart attack or stroke, they are not without serious side effects. Statins can cause chronic muscle pain, memory loss and increased blood sugar, while hypertension drugs can precipitate fainting and kidney damage.

For many patients, there’s another way, integrative cardiologists say. Unfortunately, most of the talk about prevention focuses on prescription medications, says Stephen Devries, M.D., executive director of the Chicago-based Gaples Institute for Integrative Cardiology. “What often gets lost in the discussion are the dietary changes, which can be equally important.”

Devries recommends a plant-based Mediterranean diet—low in the saturated fat found in beef, processed meats and cheese—and high in leafy greens, whole grains and the “good” fats found in fatty fish, olive oil and avocados. Specific foods have also been shown to lower cholesterol and blood pressure.

Nuts, including walnuts, peanuts and almonds, have been shown to lower LDL. One 2017 study of 77,000 female nurses, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, found those that ate peanuts or tree nuts (including almonds and cashews) two or more times per week had a 19 percent lower risk of developing heart disease. Those that ate walnuts once a week cut their risk by 23 percent.

Dark purple and red fruits contain compounds called anthocyanins that boost production of nitric oxide, and in turn expand blood vessels, improving circulation. Another recent study, published in the journal Circulation, followed 94,000 women for 18 years and found those that ate four servings or more per week of blueberries and strawberries were a third less likely to have a heart attack.

Pomegranates are also key for heart health, with recent research published in the journal Clinical Nutrition showing a daily serving of juice can make platelets less sticky, lower blood pressure and reduce plaque formation.

Dark leafy greens like kale and broccoli—which are rich in vitamin K—play an important role in fostering a healthy heart structure, with each serving per week cutting the risk of heart disease by 23 percent, according to the Gaples Institute.

Nurturing the Emotional Heart

No discussion of heart health would be complete without an emphasis on social and emotional health, a critical risk factor which until recently has been largely absent, says Sandeep Jauhar, M.D., director of the Heart Failure Program at the Long Island Jewish Medical Center, and author of the new book, Heart: A History.

But research shows the emotional heart can break, too, as in Lenard’s case.

With as many as 90 percent of incidents occurring in women, the condition that landed her in the emergency room often shows up in patients with no signs of obstructed blood vessels or high cholesterol.

Rather, factors like financial worries, work stress or the death of or break-up with a loved one can flood the heart with stress hormones, changing its shape to one that resembles a Japanese pot called a takotsubo and weakening it profoundly. “Remarkably, in many cases, once the emotional state returns to normal, so does the heart,” says Jauhar.

Longer-term, emotional stress has been shown to lead to platelet aggregation, or stickiness in the blood, which can impact blood flow. Also, constant bombardment by stress hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol can damage the inner walls of blood vessels, boosting accumulation of plaque.

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ª Red yeast rice extract: This over-

the-counter (OTC) extract, commonly used in Chinese medicine, has been shown to significantly lower both total cholesterol and LDL, or “bad” cholesterol levels, much like a statin does. Studies show 1.2 to 2.4 grams per day can reduce cholesterol by 26 percent in 12 weeks.

ª Omega-3 fatty acids: Eating fatty fish

or taking fish oil supplements (one to four grams daily of EPA/DHA) has been shown to reduce risk of heart disease in healthy people and lower triglyceride levels and risk of heart attack in those already diagnosed with cardiovascular disease. Walnuts, chia, hemp and flax seeds are excellent vegan sources of Omega-3s.

ª Coenzyme Q10: Found in small

amounts in organ meats, sardines, cauliflower and asparagus, this powerful antioxidant—also available in OTC supplements—can lower blood pressure and help combat the side effects of statins.

ª Nicotinomide riboside: Fairly new on the supplement scene, this compound, known as NR, has been shown to mimic the beneficial impacts of calorie restriction, improving blood pressure and arterial health in those with mild hypertension. ª Garlic: Some studies suggest that garlic, either fresh or in supplements, can lower cholesterol and blood pressure.

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To nurture the metaphorical heart, integrative cardiologists recommend taking time to maintain healthy personal relationships and minimize work stress. As well, exercising five to six days per week for at least 30 minutes and practicing activities like mindfulness meditation or yoga have been shown to lower heart rate. A recent study published in the journal Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes looked at 201 people with coronary heart disease. It found those that practiced meditation were 50 percent less likely to die or have a heart attack or stroke in the span of five years.

Finding quiet spaces to retreat to can also be important. A study published in November by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital, in Boston, found that living and working in chronically noisy environments can boost the risk for heart problems. It is also wise to prioritize sleep (at least seven hours per night), because the lack of it can inflame arteries.

The bottom line is that a holistic approach is best, says Jauhar. “If you want to live a long life, don’t smoke, eat well and exercise, but also pay attention to the quality of your relationships and your ability to withstand stress and transcend distress. Those are also a matter of life and death.”

Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer in Boulder, CO. Connect at LisaAnnMarshall.com.

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Southwest Florida’s plethora of practitioners offering numerous research-backed modalities, techniques and technologies such as those that Roberts suggests, as well as others, make it easy for individuals to weave activities into their daily lives that can help cultivate a sense of well-being.

Massage and Facial Treatments

Assistant clinical professor at Harvard Medical School Dr. Ronald D. Siegel suggests that if we’re not taking steps to improve our sense of well-being, we’re likely to gravitate backwards. Making time for a facial or massage, considered an outward demonstration of self-love, is a forward step that is more than skin deep.

“The skin, which speaks of deeper imbalances and issues inside the body, talks in rashes, eczema, psoriasis, pimples, acne and even herpes—all outer symptoms that merely reveal inner imbalances,” says Larissa Smolen, owner of Spa de Larissa, in Naples.

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Cultivating Well-Being

in Paradise

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recent Psychology Today article notes that although the multifaceted concept of well-being has been acknowledged by psychologists since 1997, its principle attributes remained unidentified until the most widely used theoretical perspectives on the definition were examined in a 2016 study.

Attributes named included happiness, vitality, calmness, optimism, involvement, self-awareness, self-acceptance, self-worth, competence, self-development, purpose, significance and connection. Although none of these is a medical consideration, they are synonymous with good health.

For patients that are feeling off-balance or disconnected from their well-being, Dr. Carol Roberts, who practices at the Hughes Center for Functional Medicine, in Naples, offers a smorgasbord of options. “Emotions affect our physical wellbeing, so realistically speaking, there is no physical illness without an emotional component. I try to point patients in the Dr. Carol Roberts right direction with suggestions such as massage, yoga, walking on the beach, meditation and other activities. I let them choose and experiment,” says Roberts.

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“My clients recognize that massage restores and balances their physical and emotional well-being. The majority consider massage a necessity in their busy lifestyle,” says the owner of Power of Touch, in Naples, Mary Radewahn, who is also certified in cupping, which relieves pain and inflammation.

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Mindfulness

Practicing mindfulness can rewire the brain. “The practice of attending to the present moment with curiosity, nonjudgment and compassion can have a lasting impact on brains and well-being,” says Paulette Grotrian, a certified teacher of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MSBR) and Mindful Self-Compassion Paulette Grotian (MSC), who was trained by the originator of MBSR, John Kabat-Zinn. Grotrain teaches at Integrative Mindfulness, in Bonita Springs.

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Sound and Vibration

Researchers have been investigating and publishing articles on the positive effects of music on well-being. They’ve even explored the extent to which group drumming translates into multidimensional well-being changes such as facilitating a sense February 2019

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of empowerment, creating a sense of community and increased self-esteem. Join the drumming fun every Sunday from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Fort Myers Drum Circle, which meets in Centennial Park. No experience is needed.

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Clinical research has shown myriad positive physical, emotional, mental and spiritual effects from sound and vibration produced by crystal bowls, gongs and Tibetan bowls, according to the Sound Healing Research Foundation, located at the Globe Institute, in San Francisco. Local sound and vibration experts such as Cathy Blair, sacred Sound Alchemist, and Dana Marie House, a quantum healing sacred sound practitioner, regularly offer the holistic resonance of crystal bowls, gongs and metal bowls to individuals and groups at locations in Collier and Lee county.

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Guided Imagery

According to the Academy of Guided Imagery, mental images formed long before we learn to understand and use words lie at the core of who we think we are, what we believe the world is like, what we feel we deserve, what we think will happen to us and how motivated we are to take care of ourselves. “Imagery techniques allow Marie S. Wright you to use the wisdom of your body/ mind to address illnesses and issues such as anxiety, depression, phobias, inner child issues, trauma, grief, and more,” says Marie S. Wright, a licensed psychotherapist, located in Naples.

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Yoga

A special report from Harvard Medical School’s Harvard Health Publishing suggests that a regular yoga practice correlates with increased well-being, better sleep, better body awareness, weight loss and greater happiness. “These findings are encouraging because they suggest that a regular yoga practice can improve multiple areas of our life at once,” says Lahoma Nachtrab, owner/ Lahoma Nachtrab director of Love Yoga Center, in Naples.

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Having a sense of purpose can add up to seven years to an individual’s lifespan.

Individuals that participate in a Blue Zones Purpose workshop improve their well-being by learning how to evaluate their values, passions, talents and gifts, and how to finds ways to share their main gift. “Our purpose workshops have reached thousands of Southwest FloridLisa Gruenloh ians, from young people wanting to establish a meaningful career to retired individuals seeking new ways of living with purpose,” says Lisa Gruenloh, Blue Zones purpose workshop facilitator.

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Essential Oils

Spending time nourishing our physical and emotional well-being is a necessity. Using therapeutic-grade essential oils, which affect the limbic system of the brain and help to stabilize emotions, can create tranquility and instill feelings of positivity. Diffuse, roll-on or otherwise create room sprays with rosemary that lowers cortisol when inhaled, lemon that uplifts the mood, vetiver that quiets an active mind and lavender, which calms and relieves stress.

“Our family smells, wears and drinks therapeutic-grade essential oils,” say Susie and Peter Bagwell, doTerra wellness advocates and owners of I Love Oils, in Fort Myers.

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Nature

and dance instructor at AllStar Dance Studio, in Naples.

Nature heals, soothes, restores and connects. Taking a nature walk and giving our overactive mind a respite of fresh air in a quiet setting is a prescription for good health, positive mood, meaningfulness and vitality, according to a study published in MIND, a leading journal in philosophy. Happehatchee Center, an ecospiritual center in Estero, is a place to enjoy nature. “Our nearly five-acre piece of paradise looks much like it did prior to Florida’s development. We have Yoga in Nature classes several days a week, as well as drum and shamanic healing circles for Mother Earth,” says Genelle Grant, president of Happehatchee Center.

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Biofeedback

Biofeedback, a mind–body technique used for stress management training and teaching control of certain involuntary bodily functions, helps an individual learn to modify their physiology for the purpose of improving physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health. “The quantum biofeedback system assesses the huKarin Wolfe man energy field and identifies the energy vibrations that are out of balance. The system can put them back into balance, allowing the body to return to a state of rest and healing,” says Karin Wolfe, a certified biofeedback specialist and owner of Firefly Within, in Bonita Springs.

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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) utilizes concentrated oxygen, absorbed through the skin and lungs, to increase the amount of oxygen in the blood.

Concentrated oxygen goes directly into the blood, nourishes cells and cleanses as it circulates. “Clients generally comment about how relaxed and energized they feel Doreen DeStefano after a session,” says Doreen DeStefano, RN-BSN, a licensed esthetician and owner of Root Causes Holistic Health & Medicine and Integrative Skin Care, in Fort Myers.

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Ballroom Dancing

Dance is more than a fun physical activity that improves coordination. It can reduce stress, tension, anxiety and even depression. It increases self-confidence in social and business situations and sharpens control, agility and balance. “Dance is also a cognitive activity that requires concentration. It keeps your feet and brains on the ball,” says Roman Gomez, studio co-owner

4910 Tamiami Tr., N., Ste. 118, Naples, 239-304-9013.

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Energy Therapies

“Energy therapies such as acupuncture, reiki and Therapeutic Touch are healing techniques that use the concept of a subtle life-force energy which pervades all living things. “We are made of energy, and moving that energy and removing blocks that are limiting your full expression and enjoyment of life is what heals,” says KathKathleen D'Orsi leen D’Orsi, a licensed psychotherapist and Brennan Healing Science Practitioner who combines energy healing with psychotherapy.

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Spirituality and Strong Faith

Spiritual well-being, an integral part of mental, emotional and physical health, doesn’t have to be associated with a specific religion. Practiced in numerous ways, it serves to help an individual find purpose and meaning in life. “Spiritual well-being results in a sense of empowerment and the realization that even though we have issues, stressors and challenges, we are not defined by our circumstances,” says Reverend Denise Schubert, spiritual director of Open Path Retreat Center, in Fort Myers.

Ample evidence points to strong religious faith that produces broad health benefits and decreased healthcare expenditures. A few of the numerous benefits of a strong faith include feeling content with life’s situation, finding inner peace, and accepting and growing from life’s challenges.

Beacon Executive Suites, 8359 Beacon Blvd., Ste. 604, Fort Myers, 239-728-3614. OpenPathRetreatCenter.org. See ad, page 62.

Connections

Well-being means having positive connections with others that are close and supportive. With so many activities listed in the Natural Awakenings calendar, finding places to mix, mingle and develop social relationships mostly requires making decisions.

“People love to come, socialize and listen to local singers/songwriters at our Gaia Coffeehouse the third Sunday of every month.

They also gather for our fun and social Bachata dance classes on Wednesday evenings,” says Lulu Carter, founder of the House of Gaia, in Naples.

1660 Trade Center Way, Ste. 1, Naples, 239-272-6152.

HouseOfGaia.org.

There are no negative side effects to mixing modalities and practices that improve a sense of well-being, and the choices are a matter of preference.

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Being good at what I do, having years of experience in this changing field and offerA major portion of Walker’s sucing discounted quality brands is what has cess as an independent distributor can be kept customers returning year after year.” attributed to the combination of a degree Walker has been studying vitamins in home economics from East Tennessee and minerals since she was a teenager. “I’m State University, previous employment in 76 years old and proud of it,” she enthuses.

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A COMMON HEART SONG Whales Point the Way

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ust as whales are born with an instinct for the deep, we are born with an impulse toward creating a quality of life. No matter the type of work that leads us there, following that impulse is the destiny of each soul, so we search to find our medium through which aliveness can express itself. Following our instinct for the deep, we find each other.

In areas of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, whales sing basically the same song, and when a new verse is added, they all incorporate it. As humans, we have a greater capacity to communicate, yet we resist adding to our common song.

Whales occupying the same geographical areas that may include large oceans tend to sing similar songs with local variations, but whales from other regions of the world will sing entirely different songs. Once united, though, they find a common pitch. The songs are constantly evolving over time, and old patterns are not repeated.

In essence, whales stay current, freshly updating their communications with each other. It’s a noble task for us all to emulate.

Most whales, especially humpbacks, compose patterns of sound that are strikingly resonant with human musical traditions.

What helps whales be such good communicators is that sound travels about four times faster in water than on land. Thus, it is profoundly easier to hear in the deep. Dwelling there, we have a better chance of staying current and hearing our common song.

When we follow our instinct for the deep, we discover our common song, which brings us alive. Through this unfolding, we make our contribution to the common good. From generation to generation, all that we learn and create adds to this living work of art we call a quality of life.

Adapted excerpt from More Together than Alone, by Mark Nepo.

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A Beginner’s Road Map for a Thriving Life

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ebecca Morley, a my thoughts, and that licensed mental no matter how negative health therapist my thought was at the who practices in Fort moment, I could choose Myers, wrote a self-help another thought. She guide, Thriving: Stepping was instrumental in my Into the Life You Want. personal journey of selfThis is her road map discovery, helping me to for beginners wrestling acknowledge that I am with how to change their totally responsible for my life and let go of people life; there is no one else and relationships that to blame and excuses are no longer serve them. only scapegoats that kept Rebecca Morley Morley’s book provides a me stuck,” notes Morley, simple path and solid guidance for anyone whose personal mission in life is to be a in search of guidance on how to develop a healing force in the lives of others and to free mindset that helps them set sail on a jourthem to live authentically and happily. ney to wholeness and well-being.

“I waste few pages on defining the “The ideas for my book came to me problems. People already know what they when I was reading the work of Louise are. I focus on practical applications, the Hay, who proposed that I could choose value of quiet time, meditation, giving

The best years of your life are the ones in which you decide your problems are your own. You do not blame them on your mother, the ecology or the president.

You realize that you control your own destiny. ~Albert Ellis back and how to change your thinking and behavior, as well as why black-and-white thinking serves no one. A friend drew all the simple and playful artwork, which I feel complements the content and helps to point readers inward to claim their personal power, change their thinking and move into the life they want—the one in which they thrive.

My Thriving Life Counseling is located at 1500 Colonial Blvd., Ste. 232, in Fort Myers.

For more information, call 239-560-7202 or visit MyThrivingLife.com. See ad, page 55.

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he Simply Divine Skin and Wellness 75-minute anti-aging facial, which begins with a dermaplaning treatment, cools, soothes, hydrates, clarifies and improves skin tone. Dermaplaning is a painless method of exfoliation that removes dead skin cells and facial hair with a small, sterile blade that is used while holding the skin taut and moving the blade in gentle upward motions. It is well-suited for all skin types, and the removal of dead skin cells allows for greater penetration of skincare products.

The anti-aging facial treatment has three layers. The first is a moisturizing massage of seaweed serum rich in vitamins, minerals and amino acids. While the seaweed grabs and holds moisture, the second layer insures hydration with a

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luxurious cream that lubricates intensely and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by plumping the skin up with moisture. It finishes with a third layer of pure, fresh European and American seaweed mask to help tone, deep cleanse and firm the appearance of the skin dramatically–this treatment creates younger-looking skin.

Eileen Patat founded Simply Divine Skin and Wellness, located at 1044 Castello Dr., in Naples, after nearly 15 years as a women’s care/pediatric nurse and reiki practitioner.

The skin care clinic specializes in individualized anti-aging, aesthetic services for women and men. For more information, call 239-989-5995 or visit SimplyDivine SkinAndWellness.com. See ad, page 34.

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Soothing Anxious Kids Natural Remedies Restore Calm

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ids and teens art, music and dance in a It’s important to have always no-pressure environment know that anxiety is had plenty to be help kids get out of “fighthighly treatable. stressed about, such as or-flight” mode. “Both family finances, parental parents and kids need to ~Dr. Timothy DiGiacomo bickering, the birth of a have go-to coping skills,” sibling and other challenges on the home says Rosen. “Meditation and yoga are safe and front. Then there are the age-old tensions work very well.” Kids need to feel a sense of of taking school exams and squabbles with control over their bodies, he adds, and mindful friends and other classmates. breathing techniques can make a significant Yet with the proliferation of social difference in how they handle stress. media and cyber-bullying, kids face obstaSo can a regular dose of the great cles other generations did not, and chronic outdoors. Exercise helps boost serotonin juvenile anxiety has become a pervasive levels, which decreases anxiety. Timothy mental health issue. However, there are a DiGiacomo, Psy.D., clinical director of number of integrative approaches that can the Mountain Valley Treatment Center, in Plainfield, New Hampshire, emphasizes help heal youthful psyches. “I encourage the value of getting outside. “Connection kids and parents to focus on skills, versus pills,” says Lawrence Rosen, M.D., founder to nature, calmness and present-moment of The Whole Child Center, in Oradell, awareness are all benefits.”

New Jersey. “There are several safe and cost-effective natural options for anxiety.”

Sleep and Diet Triggers

Mindful Modalities Relaxing and engaging the imagination are necessary for healthy brain development and offsetting stress. Downtime in general and specifically limiting screen time is paramount. “Electronic devices can be very overstimulating and can cause or exacerbate anxiety,” says Kristi Kiel, ND, Ph.D., of Lake Superior Natural Health, in Ashland, Wisconsin. “There should be at least a one-toone balance of screen time and outside play.”

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Before parents seek any treatment for their child’s anxiety, Kiel stresses the importance of looking at the basics. “When children don’t get enough sleep, their bodies don’t respond as well to stressful situations.

School-age children need 10 to12 hours of sleep per night, and teenagers should be getting nine to 10 hours.” Sensitivity to certain foods such as gluten or dairy is also something to consider, says Kiel.

Rosen concurs. “Artificial dyes and sweeteners can negatively impact mood and focus. More of an issue, though, is nutrition-

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al imbalance.” Skipping breakfast or eating mostly carbs can feed anxiety, he notes. “The brain relies on sustainable fuel—a blend of lean proteins, healthy fats—and in some cases, gluten-free, whole grain carbs.”

Eating foods high in healthy fat and protein can help minimize blood sugar fluctuations that can trigger symptoms of anxiety in kids. Probiotics and/or cultured and fermented foods can help gut health and promote equilibrium. Omega-3 fats from fish or vegetarian sources are also important additions.

Helpful Supplements Supplements dosed appropriately for children and teenagers are safe and can offer huge benefits. “Magnesium is good for relaxation, especially anxiety accompanied by muscle tension. B-complex vitamins are also important because they are depleted by stress and help the body to handle stress,” says Kiel. Her herbal recommendations include skullcap, hops and milky oat as teas or glycerin-based extracts. “For teenagers, in addition to these three gentle herbs, I recommend kava kava, which can have a significant calming effect without drowsiness.”

Polyvagal Theory Research by Stephen Porges, Ph.D., a professor at the University of North Carolina, in Chapel Hill, addresses the importance of the vagus nerve, which runs from the brain through the face and thorax to the abdomen. His polyvagal theory suggests the interconnectedness of emotions, mind and body in both children and adults.

This nerve affects all major organs and plays a critical role in anxiety and inflammation. Mindful breathing and using the vocal chords, especially singing, stimulates the vagus nerve and nourishes well-being. Splashing the face with cold water during times of stress also tones this nerve and reduces acute anxiety.

DiGiacomo emphasizes that different natural therapies offer hope even for severe cases, advising, “It’s important to know that anxiety is highly treatable.”

Marlaina Donato is the author of Multidimensional Aromatherapy. Connect at MarlainaDonato.com.

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Essential Oils for Pets How to Use Them Safely

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One thing I’d say is, learn spray the exam room ssential oils are derived from all you can before using with lavender between appointments to calm plant-based oils around pets. anxious clients. sources, leading people Sally Morgan, ~Gary Richter, integrative to equate natural with safe; but that’s not always veterinarian and founder of a physical therapist and advanced certithe case. Knowing how Ultimate Pet Nutrition fied practitioner of the and when to use oils is gentle animal bodywork therapy known vital, according to Gary Richter, DVM, an integrative veterinarian and medical director as Tellington TTouch, sees clients in her of Holistic Veterinary Care, in Oakland, Northampton, Massachusetts, office. “I California. A veterinarian trained in the use put a drop of a peace and calming blend of essential oils understands the properties or lavender on the carpet or a pillow,” she of each oil, along with its proper dilution and says. “It relaxes the animal and dissipates application, a subject not generally taught the smells of previous clients. I don’t use in traditional veterinary schools; holistic diffusers. The odor can be too strong for medicine requires additional training. their sensitive noses. There’s also a danger With proper use under professional it could spill and be licked up.” guidance, essential oils can be part of a Certified Professional Dog Trainer larger treatment plan, says Richter. Cats Knowledge Assessed Kim Paciotti, owner of are generally more sensitive to oils because Training Canines, LLC, based in Statesville, they don’t metabolize medicine as effiNorth Carolina, finds the scent of green apciently as dogs, he notes. “As one professor ples relieves anxiety and soothes upset tumused to tell our veterinary class, ‘Cats are mies for dogs and puppies that suffer from not small dogs, so they can’t be treated as if motion sickness. “Cotton balls placed inside they are’—always good to remember.” a small container clipped to the outside of their crates deliver the smell,” she says. “They Soothing Effects don’t have direct contact, but still reap the Just as chamomile tea relaxes humans, anxbenefits, allowing the dogs to self-medicate ious dogs find its scent calming. Some vets by sniffing when they feel the need.”

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Helpful Resources Tinyurl.com/OilSafetyTips 24/7 Animal Poison Control Center: 855-764-7661 Kimberley Wallace, founder of kW Sustainable Brands, in San Diego, burns organic, sweet basil-scented candles for their antiviral, antibacterial properties. Her pugs love the smell. “Our rescue pug has mast cell tumors which compromise her immune system. I do my due diligence to buy all-natural products whenever I can.”

Proceed With Caution Pure essential oils are far too strong to use undiluted, Richter says.

Age, physical condition and species are so varied that guessing which oil and how to use it can be dangerous to the pet. “Skin irritation like a hot spot or rash is a relatively minor problem that could benefit from the right essential oil. An open wound requires a veterinary visit,” he says. “Some oils aren’t recommended unless under veterinary guidance. Reactions can range from mere annoyance to toxicity.”

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Wintergreen, melaleuca, pennyroyal, tea tree and pine oils cause the most reported problems for dogs, according to PetPoisonHelpline.com. Peppermint, cloves, cinnamon and oregano oil also can be quite strong and require educated use, says Richter.

An uneven gait, vomiting, diarrhea, drooling and weakness can be symptoms of toxicity, requiring immediate veterinary care to prevent damage to the central nervous system or organ failure.

In its fragrance and taste, plants have defense mechanisms to ward off destructive insects or to attract bees and butterflies.

Those same properties can help people and animals. The plant’s natural compounds can ward off fungi, bacteria, parasites or inflammation. However, just reading a label isn’t enough to know which oils will work best for these problems.

“The Animal Desk Reference II: Essential Oils for Animals, Second Edition, by Melissa Shelton, is a reader-friendly guide,” says Richter. “I touch on the subject in my book The Ultimate Pet Health Guide: Breakthrough Nutrition and Integrative Care for Dogs and Cats, but for deeper study, I recommend Shelton’s book.”

“One thing I’d say is, learn all you can before using oils around pets,” Richter says. “There’s not a one-size-fits-all formula for dilution for safe use. There are too many variables with oils and animals.”

Be more than a well-meaning pet lover—also be well-educated.

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All Night Puja – 9pm-6am. Part of the Gong Mastery and Sound Healing Workshop. Open to the public. $50/drop-in (included in total workshop).

Paradise Wellness and Event Center, 28410 Bonita Crossings Blvd, Ste 11, Bonita Springs. 571-5234.

Dana@QuantumHealing-SacredSound.com.

calendar of events FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1 Salon Discount Day – 9am-2pm. Deep conditioning treatment, plus blow-dry and style $15 ($60-$70 value). Also receive a free $20 gift card at the end of your appointment. Salon Zenergy, 2950 Tamiami Tr N, Naples. RSVP: Edmond: 773-882-7799.

Gong Mastery and Sound Healing Workshop – Feb 1-3. 10am-9pm, Fri; 10am, Sat-6am, Sun; noon9pm, Sun. Featuring Don Conreaux, internationally renowned grand gong master. Discover visions of healing through sound. $50-$500 ($200/single day).

Paradise Wellness and Event Center, 28410 Bonita Crossings Blvd, Ste 11, Bonita Springs. 571-5234.

Dana@QuantumHealing-SacredSound.com.

The Gut – Your Master Battery: How to Fix and Optimize Gut Issues – 6-8pm. With Deborah J Post, ARNP, and Chef Kristina San Filippo. Learn how every food choice we make either creates health or possible disease and how best to support this amazing system in our body called “the gut”, its problems and the options for healing. $74 includes three-course dinner and lecture. Purple Spoon, 25151 Chamber of Commerce Dr, Bonita Springs. RSVP: 908-3842.

Art Walk – 6-10pm. 14 art galleries invite locals and visitors to a self-guided walking tour throughout downtown Fort Myers River District core and the Gardener’s Park area. Art enthusiasts can meet the artists and enjoy the live art demonstrations.

FortMyersArtWalk.com.

Gong Bath – 7-9pm. Part of the Gong Mastery and Sound Healing Workshop. Open to the public. $25/drop-in (included in total workshop).Paradise

Wellness and Event Center, 28410 Bonita Crossings Blvd, Ste 11, Bonita Springs. 571-5234. Dana@ QuantumHealing-SacredSound.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2 Reiki Class Level II – Begin to walk on the path to self-discovery. Learn how to communicate with your body to help recognize the subtle changes in your aura field. Discover your own healing abilities.

Develop your unique healing style. $175. Happehatchee, 8791 Corkscrew Rd, Estero. Happehatchee. org. Register: Lenka.org.

The Out-of-Sync Child Grows Up – 9am-4pm.

Meet author Carol Kranowitz for a hands-on presentation of practical advice for coping with sensory processing disorder. Her co-presenter Kim Clairy, is a licensed occupational therapist and an adult with autism spectrum disorder. Clairy will share her firsthand experience and sensory activities followed

by Q&A session. Registration required. 8065 Lely Cultural Pkwy, Naples. 252-7542. Register: Bit. ly/2SUoWsW.

Yoga for Veterans: Mindful Resilience Course – 10-11:15am. Also 2/9. Mindful Resilience has been successfully integrated into mental health and addiction treatment programs for veterans and active duty military across the US and Canada. The program is an evidence-informed, clinically tested yoga program that was developed specifically for veterans recovering from post-traumatic stress and other psychological difficulties. Free to veterans. VFW Post 7721, 800 Neffs Way, Naples. Register: Eventbrite.com.

Really, Really Free Market – 10am-2pm. 1st Sat. Potluck of reusable items. No money, barter or trade; everything is free. Fleischmann Park, Naples.

Facebook page: Naples Really Really Free Market.

Weekend Childbirth Education – Feb 2-3. 10am3pm. Learn about stages of labor, pain coping practices, moving beyond your birth worries and more. Breastfeeding class included. The Family Birth Center of Naples, 2930 Immokalee Rd, Ste 2. 594-0400. Info/register: FBCNaples@gmail.com or NaplesBirthCenter.com.

Complimentary Community Class – 1-2pm.

Revival Yoga Fitness Studio, 760 N Collier Blvd, Ste 107, Marco Island. 393-3400. RevivalYogaStudioMarco.com.

Living Juicy –1-4pm. Learn the benefits of micronutrients, why juicing is important, qigong and breath empowerment session. $55. Cool Healing Haven, Cape Coral. 745-2860.

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Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) Public Information Session – 1:30-3pm. Open to the public; hear personal stories and learn how FA works. Free. Moorings Presbyterian Church, 791 Harbour Drive, Naples.

Food as Medicine Workshop – 1:30-4:30pm.

Discover the power of foods to reverse diseases and create radiant health. Enjoy generous samples from the Conquering Any Disease Food-Healing System. $30. 6710 Winkler Rd, Ste 2, Ft Myers. RSVP required: 277-1399. LotusBlossomClinic.com.

Pendulum Workshop – 2pm. Learn how to choose, cleanse and program your pendulum. Also learn how to use your pendulum for divination, to find lost objects, to dowse and to test energy fields and chakras. Free charts available; free workshop. The Labyrinth, 12995 S Cleveland Ave, Ste 108, Ft Myers. RSVP: 939-2769.

donate blood to help a neighbor. Free. Unity of Fort Myers, 11120 Ranchette Rd. RSVP: 278-1511.

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Intro to Wicca – 2pm. New series begins. In this weekly progressive class, learn what Wicca is, concept of deity, altars, holidays, magick and more.

Free. The Labyrinth, 12995 S Cleveland Ave, Ste 108, Ft Myers. RSVP: 939-2769.

Argentine Tango Milonga – 4-8pm. $15. Allstar Dance Studio, 4910 Tamiami Tr N, Ste 118, Naples.

304-9013. AllstarDanceStudio.com.

40-Day Transformation/Empowerment – 6-8pm.

Revival Yoga Fitness Studio, 760 N Collier Blvd, Ste 107, Marco Island. 393-3400. RevivalYoga StudioMarco.com.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4

Cecilia St King in Concert – 6:30pm (doors open), 7pm (concert). International recording artist Cecilia St King, the Inner Peace Troubadour, will perform inspiring songs which translate the Ageless Wisdom Teachings into songs blending American roots music, merging rock, blues, folk, spiritual and a hint of jazz. Audience participation in encouraged. $20/advance, $30/door. Unity of Fort Myers, 11120 Ranchette Rd. RSVP: 278-1511.

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Book Giveaway – 9:30am-5pm. Dr Mark Corke will distribute the book The Poison in Your Teeth,

by Dr Tom McGuire. Watch the video Evidence of Harm, a new documentary about mercury fillings. Call the office for a tour or with questions on holistic care. Laser Dentistry, 1550 Matthew Dr, Ft Myers. 936-5442.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3

Aquarius New Moon –7pm. With Cathy Blair.

Set an intention for the new you wish to create with the support of the universe. The sun and moon are in Aquarius and all planets are direct to give you the push to move forward with any projects, especially those that will support all

The Big Red Bus Blood Drive – 9am-1pm. Give the Gift of Life! The Big Red Bus is a blood drive for Lee County. Your blood donation helps trauma, surgery and chemotherapy patients in local hospitals when they need it most. Visit our campus to

Moral Monday Meetup – 6:30pm. 1st Mon. With SWFL Justice4All Coalition. 3640 Napa Wood Way. Info: 917-553-3776 or PeterSuzanne2@ hotmail.com.

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life. Be the light you are. Bring beach chair and blanket. $25 cash. The Salt Cave ,4962 Tamiami Tr N, Naples. 403-9170.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5 Holistic Chamber of Commerce Health and Fitness Panel – $5 admission. Unity of Bonita Springs.

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Mindful Self-Compassion Workshop – Feb 5-Mar 6. 9:30am-noon. With Paulette Grotrian. Improve emotional resilience and well-being through mindfulness and self-compassion. $500. Up to 25 CEs. Some scholarships are also available. Integrative Mindfulness, 3372 Woods Edge Cir, Ste 102, Bonita Springs. Register: 734-276-7707.

Regenerative Medicine Talk – 5:30-7:30pm.

Join Ross Hauser, MD, and Marion Hauser, MS, RD, from Caring Medical, for an interactive health talk on avoiding surgery with regenerative treatments for chronic pain, osteoarthritis; stem cell therapy, PRP and prolotherapy. Appetizers and wine served.

The Community House, 2173 Periwinkle, Sanibel.

Info/RSVP: 303-4069 or CaringMedical.com.

Acupressure for Anyone Series – 6-9pm. Begins with mandatory intro class with Alvina Quatrano. Then continues with eight three-hour modules: SEVA for Self-Care; SEVA for Service; Great Central Channel; harmony and balance; head and neck; back, chest, abdomen and special conditions; arms, legs, hands and feet; colds, flu and immune system. Intro Class: $50, $75/each additional class. Book link available after registration through FAMSC. 4387 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers.

Sharon Houseman: 240-1521. Florida-Academy. edu/contact.

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Breastfeeding Class – 6:30-8:30pm. Learn how to successfully breastfeed a newborn baby, use breast pumps and transition to returning to work while breastfeeding. Benefits of breastfeeding, the techniques for positioning and latching-on, timing and frequency of feeds will be discussed. The Family Birth Center of Naples, 2930 Immokalee Rd, Ste 2.

594-0400. Info/register: FBCNaples@gmail.com or NaplesBirthCenter.com.

Spiritual Development Group – 7-8:30pm. Also 3/5, 4/2 & 5/7. Join with other like-minded people who value learning and developing spiritually. The Circle is led by Patti Wilson, a spiritual coach and Theta Healing practitioner. Topic: Chakras. $20.

Register/info: 599-4224. 6710 Winkler Rd, Ste 2, Ft Myers. SpiritualCoach@hotmail.com.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6 Wake Up and Renew! Breakfast and Open House – 9-11am. Join for coffee, pastries and door prizes.

Their medical team, Yvette Planes, ARNP, and Dr Jeffrey Hembree, DC, will be on hand to answer questions about regenerative cell treatments, PRP, nutritional therapies, functional medicine, hormone therapy, Botox and more. 4760 Tamiami Tr N, Ste 24, Naples. RSVP: 331-4808. RenewRegenerative.com.

Richard Rohr DVD Series – 9:30-11:30am. A discussion group based on Fr. Richard’s teachings; contemplation and self-expression of radical compassion. $20. Hancock Conference Room, 8359 Beacon Blvd, Ft Myers. 728-3614.

OpenPathRetreatCenter.org.

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Live Blood Cell Analysis – 10am-6pm. Sells out quickly; call store for an appointment. FGS Naples, Marquesa Plaza, 13040 Livingston Rd, Ste 19, Naples. RSVP: 353-7778.

Reiki Master Class – 2pm. Learn advanced energy work, master symbols, chakra diagnosis and crystal grids to enhance the reiki experience. Certification and attunement available upon completion.

Prerequisite: Usui Reiki levels one and two. $50.

The Labyrinth, 12995 S Cleveland Ave, Ste 108, Ft Myers. RSVP: 939-2769.

Your Body, Your Health: EFT Tapping – 6:308pm. Also Feb 13, 20 and 27. With Jenny Li Ciconne. Tap into your body for reconnection, to balance and activate healing. Begin practicing this skill in earnest to find greater peace and health. $30.

6710 Winkler Rd, Ste 2, Ft Myers. Info: 851-5415.

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7 Intuitive Readings – With author, self-help guru and intuitive Willow Green, Mind Medicine every Thursday. For Goodness Sake, 9118 Bonita Beach Rd SE, Bonita Springs. RSVP: 992-5838.

ThetaHealing Basic DNA – Feb 7-9. With licensed trainer Karen Coratelli-Smith, based on the healing work of Vianna Stibal, taught in 22 countries. Learn how to connect with guides, angels, ancestors and “creator of all that is” to instantaneously change your limited beliefs and your health. $444 includes ThetaHealing book and practitioner’s manual. Register/prepay: 692-9120 or: kSmith727@comcast.net.

BioMat Treatments – 11am-5pm. BioMat treatments infused with tourmaline, jade and amethyst to help raise vibrations, open the third eye and realize your potential. Also helps with dreams and peaceful sleep. EFT, chakra clearing and cleansing offered

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with Joan. $50. The Labyrinth, 12995 S Cleveland Ave, Ste 108, Ft Myers. RSVP: 939-2769.

Tarot Part I – 2pm. Learn the meanings of the cards and how to utilize this wonderful tool. A Rider Waite deck is required. $30. Part Two: 2/14 at 2pm. The Labyrinth, 12995 S Cleveland Ave 108, Ft Myers.

RSVP: 939-2769.

Special Makeover Event – 2-7pm. Free makeovers by appointment with makeup artists Shanna Bynes of Jane Iredale and rep of La Bella Donna, mini-facials including a cleanse and moisturizer, food and wine, along with prize drawings and discounts. Organic Skincare & Bodyworx, 13240 Tamiami Trl, N, Ste 207. Info/register: 514-4494 or OrganicSkincareAndBodyworx.com. See ad on page 3 and news brief on page 18.

Alienated Grandparents Anonymous – 3pm.

Support group for grandparents cut off from their grandchildren. Community Foundation of Collier County, 1110 Pine Ridge Rd, Ste 200, Naples.

Info@aga-fl.org. aga-fl.org.

Songwriters at Sunset Beach BBQ and Concert – 4:15pm. A BBQ will take place prior to the concert.

All proceeds will benefit the future visitor center.

Concert in the gazebo – will seat 80 people. Lovers Key State Park, 8700 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Bch. FriendsOfLoverKey.org.

Meaningful Touch – 5-8pm. Part I: Couples Massage: an important basics class that includes feedback on good, non-invasive, clear, conscious touch using principles from Art of Holistic Massage. $80.

3 CEs. Naples. AOHMassage.com.

Calming Meditative Yoga – 6-7:30pm. Also 2/19.

With Kandy Love. The purpose of yoga is to still the fluctuations of the mind (too many thoughts). This class integrates postures and breathing to reestablish quietness and stillness as a choice in our daily lives.

All levels welcome. No yoga experience necessary.

Bring your own yoga props; some props are available. $18/class, $30/both. 6710 Winkler Rd, Ste 2, Ft Myers. LotusBlossomClinic.com.

Pachamama Game Changer Gathering – 6:30pm.

Pachamama Alliance of SW Florida with James Beever III, an expert in natural resources and climate change in SWFL as well as a planner for the Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council

(SWFRPC). Be a part of this next step in conscious evolution towards carbon neutrality and a sustainable future. Unitarian Universalist Church of Ft Myers, 13411 Shire Ln. Info: HolleyRauen@gmail. com or Drawdown.org.

SLAM Storytelling at FGCU – 7-9pm. Storytelling contest and performances by students, faculty and the local community. 5-7-minute stories on the theme Up Close and Unimaginable. Free and open to the public. Bower Arts Complex/Wasmer Art Gallery at Florida Gulf Coast University. Directions/ info: JoelYing.com/fgcu.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8 Live Blood Cell Analysis – With Brandi Stewart.

Call the store to sign up; this event sells out quickly.

For Goodness Sake, 9118 Bonita Beach Rd SE, Bonita Springs. RSVP: 992-5838.

Salon Discount Day – 10am-1pm. Deep conditioning treatment, plus blow-dry and style $15 ($60-$70 value). Also receive a free $20 gift card at the end of your appointment. Salon Zenergy, 2950 Tamiami Tr N, Naples. RSVP: Edmond: 773-882-7799.

Couples Massage – 5-8pm. With Alvina. An opportunity to learn how to touch and be touched well. Review Meaningful Touch Concepts. Learn to prepare for, attune to, connect with and confidently give and receive a partner’s touch in a led massage session, relaxing muscles and minds. Private classes available. $80. 3 CEs available. Naples Register: AOHMassage.com.

Friday Night Intuitive Arts Fair – 5-8pm. Bring your friends and start Friday night with an intuitive reading. Mini-services include tarot reading, medium, intuitive healing, chakra balancing, cordcutting and DNA activation. $25/20 minutes. The Path of Being, 15248 S Tamiami Tr, Ste 300, Ft Myers. 437-5141. ThePathOfBeing.com.

Mystery Walk – 6-8pm. Join the mystery every second Friday of the month in the River District. Registration begins at First and Hendry streets in front of Iberia Bank. Free to play; leisurely stroll through the core downtown area finding the mystery locations; finish by 8pm to enter for cash prizes. Age-friendly.

Downtown Ft Myers. RiverDistrictEvents.com.

Women’s Gathering (CBC) – 7pm. A monthly gathering for women over 21. The purpose is to discuss women’s issues in society, religion, relationships, etc, and to have women support and help empower one another and network. There will be fun after venting in a safe environment.

Refreshments served. $5. The Labyrinth, 12995 S Cleveland Ave, Ste 108, Ft Myers. RSVP: 939-2769.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9 Calling in the One Workshop to Attract Your Soul Mate Now – 9am-4:30pm.With Rev Mark Anthony Lord. Based on the book Calling in the One, by Katherine Woodward Thomas, discover specific ways you’ve been unconsciously generating disempowering patterns in love – and how to quickly move beyond them to create an unprecedented experience of fulfillment in love. Wear comfy clothes, bring a journal. $100 includes lunch. Unity of Naples, 2000 Unity Way. Register: UnityNaples. org/project/calling-in-the-one.

Psychic Faire – 10am-5pm. Choose from a list of readers and healers offering many services: psychic readings, palm readings, mediumship, reiki and more. $25/20 min. The Mystical Moon Ft Myers, 8890 Salrose Lane, Ste 107. RSVP: 939-3339.

TheMysticalMoon.com.

Pendulum Workshop – 2pm. Learn how to choose, cleanse and program your pendulum. Also learn how to use your pendulum for divination, to find lost objects, to dowse and to test energy fields and chakras. Free charts will be available at this free workshop. The Labyrinth, 12995 S Cleveland Ave, Ste 108, Ft Myers. RSVP: 939-2769.

Neopolopalooza – 6:30-11pm. An evening curated by the Woodwork, consisting of artists, musicians and culinarians whom we support, love and call our friends. At its core, this event is a miniature music, art and food festival. A theater setting for the music, paired with an incredible art show, rounded out with some of the best local eats. $25/ticket. Norris Center, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. Tickets: Facebook. com/events/337582470404022.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Diving Into Drawdown Series – 9:30am-noon.

Four-week series; also Feb 17, 24, and Mar 3.

Unitarian Universalist Church of Ft Myers, 13411 Shire Ln. Register by 2/5: 464-6556. Tinyurl.com/ NewDrawdownInitiative.

Crystal Bowl Sound Immersion –10am & noon.

With Cathy Blair. Take a breath and relax in your new level of conscious awareness while radiating your light out into the world. Let the loving harmonics of the singing bowls bathe you in peace so you may traverse your days with grace, ease and beauty. Bring beach chair and blanket. $25 cash. The Salt Cave, 4962 Tamiami Tr N, Naples. 403-9170.

Eckankar Light and Sound Service – 11am.

Topic: Living the Language of Love. ECK Center of Southwest Florida, 12995 S Cleveland Ave, Ste 155, Ft Myers. 821-8850.

Sacred Sound Ceremony – 6:30-8:30pm. $20.

Allstar Dance Studio, 4910 Tamiami Tr N, Ste 118, Naples. 304-9013. AllstarDanceStudio.com.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11 Healthy Dining Out Options – Noon-1pm. Bring a sack lunch and learn tips on how to choose wisely

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from the menu when eating out. Free. D-Signed Nutrition, 3531 Bonita Bay Blvd, Ste 300, Bonita Springs. D-SignedNutrition.com.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 Sagewood Institute Grand Opening – 4-7pm.

Meet the expert team of physicians, practitioners and medical aestheticians deeply committed to helping individuals’ look and feel healthy as they age. 801 Anchor Rode Dr, Ste 304, Naples. Info: 434-9710. SagewoodFL.com. See news brief on page 11 and ad on page 40.

Laser Dentistry “Creating New Smiles Every Day”

A Different Way to Treat Cancer – 6pm. Cancer treatment alternatives lecture with Dr Carol L Roberts. Learn more about the alternative ways to treat cancer and what functional medicine can offer. Hughes Center Naples, 800 Goodlette Rd, Ste 270. RSVP: HughesCenterNaples.com. See ad, page 75.

Tarot Part I – 7pm. Learn the meanings of the cards and how to utilize this wonderful tool. A Rider Waite deck is required. $30. Part Two: 2/19 at 2pm. The Labyrinth, 12995 S Cleveland Ave 108, Ft Myers. RSVP: 939-2769.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13 Candle Magick for Beginners – 2pm. Learn how to anoint and infuse candles with energy for healing, blessings, prosperity and more. Plus, make your own personal candle. $30 includes materials.

The Labyrinth, 12995 S Cleveland Ave, Ste 108, Ft Myers. RSVP: 939-2769.

Eckankar Sound of Soul Event – 5:45pm. Collier County Public Library, 650 Central Ave, Naples.

821-8850. Note: the Collier County Public Library does not sponsor or endorse this program.

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Art and Nature Community Night – 6-9pm.

2nd Wed. Organic food, wine, and beer for purchase, poetry, drum circle, featured local artists and musicians, yoga and more. Shangri-La Springs Resort, 27740 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs.

ShangriLaSprings.com.

Crystal Bowl Meditation – 6:30pm. With Laurie Barraco. The crystal bowls are a form of sound vibrational healing and gently remove energetic blockages and instantly align your chakras. Bring a pillow and/or blanket. $10. The Mystical Moon, 8951 Bonita Beach Rd SE, Ste 255. RSVP: 3010655. TheMysticalMoon.com.

Valentine’s Party Open Social Dancing – 7-9pm. $15. Allstar Dance Studio, 4910 Tamiami Tr N, Ste 118, Naples. 304-9013. AllstarDanceStudio.com.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14 Shop Local Event – Local Florida vendors visit the store to provide samples and educate customers about all that Florida has to offer. For Goodness Sake, 9118 Bonita Beach Rd SE, Bonita Springs. 992-5838.

Crystal Bowl Meditation – 6:45-7:45pm. Also 2/28. With Jenny Hong. Experience the vibrational healing power of quartz crystal bowls as you lie or sit in comfort. Hong will also channel the healing energies of reiki. $10. RSVP: JennyLotusBlossom@ gmail.com. LotusBlossomClinic.com.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15 Salon Discount Day – 9am-2pm. Deep conditioning treatment, plus blow-dry and style $15 ($60-$70 value). Also receive a free $20 gift card at the end of

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your appointment. Salon Zenergy, 2950 Tamiami Tr N, Naples. RSVP: Edmond: 773-882-7799.

Music Walk – 6-10pm. The River District comes alive on the third Friday of the month as local and regional musicians line the streets. From jazz and blues to rock & roll, many genres can be heard and vary each month. Free to the public with many venues featuring additional attractions and specials.

Downtown Ft Myers. RiverDistrictEvents.com.

Reiki Healing Circle – 7pm. Let the power of reiki help promote healing on the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels. Free. The Labyrinth, 12995 S Cleveland Ave, Ste 108, Ft Myers. RSVP: 939-2769.

Connect to the Healer Within – 7-9pm. With Dan and Karin. Firefly Within hosts an evening of learning, conversation and sharing of reiki energy to awaken and connect to the healer within. Donation for local charity groups. Kunjani Café, 780 Seagate Dr, Naples. 980-3257. FireflyWithin.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16 Love Story: A Pranayama and Philosophy Experience – 1-3pm. Revival Yoga Fitness Studio, 760 N Collier Blvd, Ste 107, Marco Island. 393-3400.

RevivalYogaStudioMarco.com.

Crystal Grids – 2pm. Learn how to lay out stones on a crystal grid in your space to enhance and bring in what you choose. Use crystal grids for protection, prosperity, healing, stress relief, and connecting to spirit energies and more. Based on the flower of life also known as sacred geometry. Free. The Labyrinth, 12995 S Cleveland Ave, Ste 108, Ft Myers. RSVP: 939-2769.

Science in Christianity Talk – 2pm. Mary Alice Rose, a former meteorologist and a current practitioner of Christian Science, will present The Science of Christianity from the bandshell of Cambier Park.

The talk will explore how the scientific method applies to Christianity and can be used to bring healing to all of life’s “storms”. Free. 755 8th Ave S, Naples.

Info: Clerk@ChristianScienceNaples.com. See ad on page 54 and news brief on page 14.

Flight School: An Inversion Workshop – 3:305:30pm. Revival Yoga Fitness Studio, 760 N Collier Blvd, Ste 107, Marco Island. 393-3400.

RevivalYogaStudioMarco.com.

CREW Concert Under the Stars and Silent EcoAuction – 5-9pm. Highlights include opportunities to bid on many nature-based items, artwork and nature experiences and live music by High Voltage Band, playing a mix of Motown and current hits. $15/advance tickets. Riverside Park, 10451 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. Tickets: CrewTrust.org. See news brief, page 17.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17 Mastering Abundance – Noon-2pm. A Workshop with Toni Boehm: A leading-edge 5th Dimensional Experience for Living a Luminous Life. Are you ready to experience a life filled with abundance and luminosity? A life where you release struggle?

And as you ask, you receive? Dimensions are not places or locations, but levels of consciousness.

Rise to a higher level of consciousness and find a new world awaiting you. $20 love offering. Unity of Fort Myers, 11120 Ranchette Rd. RSVP: 278-1511.

UnityOfFortMyers.org.

Open Path Spiritual Center Open House – 4-5:30pm. Meet their new spiritual director, Rev Denise Schubert, The Power of Possible; enjoy re-

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8359 Beacon Blvd, Ft Myers. Info@OpenPath.live.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18

a shamanic drum bath, releasing tension, pain and more. Feel and connect to the heartbeat of Mother Earth. $25. 6710 Winkler Rd, Ste 2, Ft Myers.

RSVP: 277-1399. LotusBlossomClinic.com.

Discerning Your Purpose – Feb 18-Mar 25. 10am or 7pm. With Nancy Leahy-Jacklow. Book: Callings: Finding and Following an Authentic Life.

In this class, explore your strengths and abilities, your desires and passions to get greater clarity on how to most fully experience your sacred path and share your sacred gifts. Love offering. Unity of Naples, 2000 Unity Way. UnityNaples.org/project/ discerning-your-purpose.

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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19

Trim and Tone Med Spa Open House – 4-7pm.

RSVP to enter to win a free treatment the night of the show. 13020 Livingston Rd, Unit 16, Naples.

See ad, page 31.

Virgo Super Full Moon – 5:30pm. With Cathy Blair. A powerful time of readjustment. What must go to make way for the fulfillment of your soul purpose? Join together as a group to support one another on this journey of planetary expansion.

Bring beach chair or towel. Love offering goes to wildlife rescue. Miramar Public Beach on Gulf Shore Blvd N (southern-most public beach), off Harbour Dr, Naples. 398-3953.

Cooking Demonstration and Presentation – 5:306:30pm. With Dee Harris. Come experience three healthy dishes with nutritional expertise and cooking tips provided along the way. Free. Sprouts Farmers Market, 2224 Logan Blvd N, Naples.

D-SignedNutrition.com.

Shamanic Journeying Workshop – 6:30-8:30pm.

Shamanic Journey guided by Willow Green, who has travelled and trained intensively as a shamanic apprentice. Receive empowerment, energy transformation and renewal, and personal healing with

How to Renew Your Body and Reduce Joint Pain with Stem Cells – 11:30am. Join Dr Clinton Potter, MD, for a seminar on stem cells and how they are used to naturally and effectively treat chronic pain, injury and degeneration of joints. Hors d’oeuvres and non-alcoholic beverages provided. Seasons 52, 8930 Tamiami Tr N, Naples. RSVP: 331-4808.

RenewRegenerative.com.

Chronic Illness Support Group – 5-7pm. Monthly support group lead by Dr Andrew Ferber, MD, to learn how to lessen chronic pain with medical marijuana, conscious movement and meditation.

All levels. Bring a yoga mat or beach towel. $50/ door. Liberate Physician Centers, 1250 9th St N, Ste 201, Naples. RSVP: 202-0722.

Nutrition Class – 7-8:30pm. Nutrition for pregnancy, lactation, postpartum and family. The Family Birth Center of Naples, 2930 Immokalee Rd, Ste 2, Naples.

594-0400. Register: FBCNaples@gmail.com.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21 Book Giveaway – 8am-5pm. Dr Mark Corke will distribute the book The Poison in Your Teeth, by Dr Tom McGuire. Watch the video Evidence of Harm,

a new documentary about mercury fillings. Call the office for a tour or with questions on holistic care.

Laser Dentistry, 1550 Matthew Dr, Ft Myers. 9365442. FortMyersLaserDentist.com.

Women’s Story Circle – 1:30-3:30pm. Each of us is constantly unfolding narrative, a story no one else can tell. Join to share your story with others. No previous writing experience necessary. $20. Hemmingway Conference Room, 8359 Beacon Blvd, Ft Myers. 728-3614. OpenPathRetreatCenter.org.

Citizen’s Climate Lobby Monthly Meeting – 6:30-7:30pm. Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Greater Naples (Thomas Hall), 6340 Napa Woods Way. Info: Amy.Clifton@me.com or 612-325-4576.

Facebook.com/cclnaplesfl.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22 Salon Discount Day – 9am-1pm. Deep conditioning treatment, plus blow-dry and style $15 ($60-$70 value). Also receive a free $20 gift card at the end of your appointment. Salon Zenergy, 2950 Tamiami Tr N, Naples. RSVP: Edmond: 773-882-7799.

Meditation for Beginners – 1pm. With Bee Lan Lim, acupuncture physician. 30-minute talk followed by a free ear acupuncture treatment for detoxification and stress relief. 5 needles are placed in each ear, retained for 30-45 minutes; participants sit in chairs (45 minutes). 3411 Bonita Beach Rd, Ste 302, Bonita Springs.

Info/RSVP: BonitaHarmonyHealth@gmail.com.

Kindness Ball: Adult Prom – 8-11pm. Kindness is contagious and this amazing organization is taking it to the next level, exposing local charity and raising money for bigger and better acts of kindness. Crown Plaza, 13051 Bell Tower Dr, Ft Myers. Candace Tranter Cool: 745-2860. Tickets: Eventbrite.com/e/the-kindness-ball-an-adultprom-tickets-50140239807.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23 Citizen’s Climate Lobby Florida State Conference – 8:30am-5:30pm. New and experienced climate action advocates will gain knowledge, inspiration, skills and strategies to move toward achieving viable and comprehensive means of stabilizing our climate. $45/ticket, $15/students.

The Patel College of Global Sustainability at University of South Florida, 4202 E Fowler Ave, Tampa. Register by 2/15. Info: 530-277-2059.

Meaningful Touch – 9am-noon. Part I of Couples Massage: an important basics class which includes feedback on good, non-invasive, clear, conscious touch using principles from Art of Holistic Massage

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with Alvina. $100. 3 CEs. Ft Myers. AOHMassage. com. Info: Florida-Academy.edu/contact.

Salon Discount Day – 10am-1pm. Deep conditioning treatment, plus blow-dry and style $15 ($60-$70 value). Also receive a free $20 gift card at the end of your appointment. Salon Zenergy, 2950 Tamiami Tr N, Naples. RSVP: Edmond: 773-882-7799.

Psychic Faire – 10am-4pm. Reduced-price readings; choose from an assortment of well-established and gifted psychics and healers. Tarot readers, soul chart progression, full chart astrology analysis, oracle card readers, rune caster, mediums, chakra cleansing and alignment and shamanic journeys. $25/25 minutes. The Labyrinth, 12995 S Cleveland Ave, Ste 108, Ft Myers. 939-2769.

Introduction to Animal Communication – 10am5pm.With Pattie Carney, animal communicator and usui/holy fire reiki master/teacher. Learn to communicate effectively with animal friends and other animals on earth; sending messages and receiving responses from them; concludes with an animal healing circle. Includes two private half-hour sessions in March (communication and distance reiki). $140. Bring a lunch. 774-2099393 or Pattie@pCarney.net. Register: 277-1399.

LotusBlossomClinic.com.

Intuitive Arts Fair – 10am-5pm. Mini-readings with gifted readers and healers include tarot reading, medium, intuitive healing, chakra balancing, cord-cutting and DNA activation. $25/20 minutes.

The Path of Being, 15248 S Tamiami Tr, Ste 300, Ft Myers. 437-5141. ThePathOfBeing.com.

Psychic Faire – 10am-5pm. Choose from a list of readers and healers offering many services: psychic readings, palm readings, mediumship, reiki and

more. $25/20 min. The Mystical Moon, 8951 Bonita Beach Rd SE, Ste 255, Bonita Springs. RSVP: 3010655. TheMysticalMoon.com.

Center of Southwest Florida, 12995 S Cleveland Ave, Ste 155, Ft Myers. 821-8850.

Spirit's Row Psychic Fair – 10am-5pm. The event, including psychic and spiritual counselors, energy, crystal and Tibetan bowl healing, oils, holistic and spiritual gifts, will foster and encourage spiritual growth healing for children. $5. Unity Church of Bonita, 28285 Imperial Pkwy. Info: 825-6682, BonVoyagePest@gmail.com or visit Spirit‘s Row Facebook page. See news brief on page 17 and ad on page 57.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25

Eckankar Spiritual Skill Shop – 2:30-4pm.

Topic: ECK Wisdom on Inner Guidance. Learn a spiritual exercise (HU) to awaken one’s awareness to higher states of consciousness. Bonita Springs Public Library, 26876 Pine Ave. 482-4034. See news brief, page 18.

Lunch and Learn Lecture – Noon-1pm. Topic: Through the Eyes of Staff by, Renee Wilson, Communications Coordinator. $15 includes lunch. Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. Register: RookeryBay.org/calendar.

CLEO Climate Change 101 Workshop – 1011:30am. Covering the latest scientific data and solutions to the climate crisis presented by CLEO Institute of Miami. The Collaboratory, 2031 Jackson S, Ft Myers. 274-4900. RSVP@Florida Community.com.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26

SWFL Community Drum Circle – 7-9:30pm.

Drummers of all nations and spectators are welcome to attend for community drumming, dancing, hula-hooping and self-expression. Cambier Park Bandshell, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. Facebook group: SWFL Community Drum Circle.

Tea Leaf Reading – The Art of Tasseography – 7pm. Learn how to read the tea leaves for yourself as well as others. Also receive a free tea leaf reading for yourself during this tea party with extras. All materials included. $30. The Labyrinth, 12995 S Cleveland Ave, Ste 108, Ft Myers. RSVP 939-2769.

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27

Third Annual SWFL Veg Fest – 10am-5pm.

Discover how easy it is to find healthy, plant-based food and more in Southwest Florida; featuring expert speakers, cooking demos, vendors and animal rescues, with entertainment and activities for the whole family. Free. Riverside Park, 10451 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. SWFLVegFest.org. See ad on page 37 and news brief on page 10.

Eckankar Sound of Soul Event – 11am. ECK

Wake Up and Renew: Breakfast and Open House – 9-11am. Join for coffee, pastries and door prizes. Their medical team, Yvette Planes, ARNP and Dr Jeffrey Hembree, DC, will be on hand to answer questions about regenerative cell treatments, PRP, nutritional therapies, functional medicine, hormone therapy, Botox and more. 4760 Tamiami Tr N, Ste 24, Naples. RSVP: 331-4808.

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Crystal Bowl Meditation – 6:30pm. With Laurie Barraco. The crystal bowls are a form of sound vibrational healing and gently remove energetic blockages and instantly align your chakras. Bring a pillow and/or blanket. $10. The Mystical Moon, 8890 Salrose Ln, Ste 107, Ft Myers. RSVP: 9393339. TheMysticalMoon.com.

Healing Night Sound Bath –7pm. With Cathy Blair.

Bathe in the loving frequencies of the singing bowls and the healing vibrations of the Himalayan salt.

Release the pain and suffering of the past making way for a vibrant new way of being. Balance and restore body, mind and spirit into the next expansion of light. Bring beach chair and blanket. $25 cash. The Salt Cave, 4962 Tamiami Tr N, Naples. 403-9170.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28 Reiki Master Class – 2pm. Learn advanced energy work, master symbols, chakra diagnosis and crystal grids to enhance the reiki experience. Certification and attunement available upon completion.

Prerequisite Usui Reiki levels one and two. $50.

The Labyrinth, 12995 S Cleveland Ave, Ste 108, Ft Myers. RSVP: 939-2769.

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Bat Kayak Tour – 5-8pm. Visit a lovely creek in the wilderness, a part of our estuary system, with many plants and animals. At dusk, see the bats come out of their hiding places. Learn about these very interesting, ancient and important creatures from a Certified Florida Master Naturalist guide. $50/ person. All equipment included. N Ft Myers. RSVP: GAEA Guides: 694-5513.

Community Healing Session – 6:15pm (arrive); 6:308:40pm (session). National Federation of Spiritual Healers (NFSH) – The Healing Trust nondenomination session with healing members and tutors Karen Coratelli-Smith and David Karg. No walk-ins. $20 cash or check. Unity of Naples, Fellowship Hall.

Karen: 692-9120 or kSmith727@comcast.net.

Naples Storytelling Guild – 7-9pm. Experience the power of storytelling to connect, inspire and captivate. Join the storytelling circle; share a story or just come to listen. Office of Dr Joel Ying, 2335 Tamiami Tr N, Ste 206, Naples. JoelYing.com/nsg.

plan ahead SUNDAY, MARCH 3 Yoga Fest Naples – 10:30am-4pm. Hosted by Health and Wellness Sanctuary of Southwest Florida, featuring unlimited participation in yoga classes of many styles by area teachers for all skill levels, guided meditations, healing modalities, wellness and healthy food vendors and live music. Yoga and fun games offered for kids. Tickets: $22/Eventbrite. com, $30/door; $5/w/o yoga. North Collier Regional Park, 15000 Livingston Rd. Info: 269-2221. See ad on page 24 and news brief on page 10.

Yoga for a Healthy Lower Back – 1-3:30pm.

Revival Yoga Fitness Studio, 760 N Collier Blvd, Ste 107, Marco Island. 393-3400. RevivalYoga StudioMarco.com.

THURSDAY, MARCH 7 National Federation of Spiritual Healers – Mar 7-9. The Healing Trust Energy Healing Therapy and Healer Development Training with Karen CoratelliSmith and David Karg. Learn the energy healing technique of Harry Edwards, the world-famous

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SATURDAY, MARCH 9 All Day Retreat – 9am-4pm. With Dr Laura Baltodano, DVM. City of Palms Chiropractic, 11621 S Cleveland Ave, Ste 80, Ft Myers. 509-339-3129.

DrLaura@TheWellnessDoctor.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 10 Forgive to Live – 12:30-3:30pm. With Rev Mark Anthony Lord. Learn what forgiveness is and what it isn’t; how it really works; your part in the forgiveness equation (which is so much easier than you think). Receive powerful, easy-to-do forgiveness practices that will begin working for you immediately. $30 includes lunch. Unity of Naples, 2000 Unity Way. UnityNaples.org/project/forgive-to-live.

TUESDAY, MARCH 12 Prosperity Now – 11am or 6:30pm. Thru Apr 16. With Rev Mark Anthony Lord. Book: The Four Spiritual Laws of Prosperity by Edwene Gaines. You are formed and fashioned to have unlimited spiritual and material abundance. Learn and practice the principles of true prosperity. $40 plus commitment to tithe. Unity of Naples, 2000 Unity Way. UnityNaples.org/project/prosperity-now.

SATURDAY, MARCH 16 Marco Yoga Fest – 8:30am-4pm. Third annual event hosted by Revival Yoga Fitness Studio. $20/ session or $50/all-day access. St Mark’s Episcopal Church, 1101 N Collier Blvd. Info: RevivalYogaStudioMarco.com or on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27 Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Intensive – Mar 27-31. 9:30am-3:30pm. With Paulette Grotrian. Learn new tools for living with greater ease, joy, resilience and balance. Up to 24 CEs. Some scholarships are also available. $500.

Integrative Mindfulness, 3372 Woods Edge Cir, Ste 102, Bonita Springs. Register: 734-276-7707. See ad on 29 and news brief on page 14.

SATURDAY, APRIL 6 First Annual Health and Wellness Faire – Multiple panel discussions, member-based exhibitors, demos, yoga and fitness classes and more. Panel topics include food and mindfulness. Hosted by The Holistic Chamber of Commerce of SWFL. $5 donation. Crowne Plaza Bell Tower, 13051 Bell Tower Dr. HolisticChamberOfCommerce. com/capecoral.

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Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center – Thru Apr. 9am-4pm, Mon-Sat. Enjoy the visitor center, marine life touch tanks, art gallery, gift shop and nature trails with viewing platform. Themed naturalist programs offered daily on topics such as manatees, sharks, sea turtles, marine life and more.

300 Tower Rd, Naples. Register: RookeryBay.org/ calendar.

Yoga in Nature – Edric, Tara, Mary and Erika offer a variety of yoga classes, including sunrise, evening and weekend classes. $10. Happehatchee Center, 8791 Corkscrew Rd, Estero. 992-5455. Schedule: Happehatchee.org.

sunday Koreshan Farmers’ Market – 8am-1pm. Unique market in the historic settlement of the Koreshans.

Fresh and local goods; native plants and trees.

Free park admission; $1 environmental impact fee.

Koreshan State Historic Site, 3800 Corkscrew Rd, Estero. 992-0311.

Native Plant Sale – 8am-1pm. Learn about and purchase native plants from The Coccoloba Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society. Expert volunteers on hand will answer questions and explain the fertilizer ordinance and invasive exotic plants.

Koreshan State Historic Site, 3800 Corkscrew Rd, Estero. 273-8945. FNPSCoccoloba.org.

Celebration Church Services – 9:30-10:30am. A church that meets outdoors, welcomes everyone and has a huge heart. Cambier Park, 580 8th St S, Naples. 649-1588.

Church of Spiritual Light – 9:45-11:30am. Sunday service. Spiritual connection, meditation, ritual, prayer and song. 1939 Park Meadows Dr, Ste 1, Ft Myers. 560-6314. ChurchOfSpiritualLight.org.

Center for Spiritual Living, Cape Coral – 10am meditation; 10:30am service. Celebration, connection, community and more. 406 SE 24th Ave, Cape Coral. 574-6463. CSLCapeCoral.com.

monday before and after service. Monthly lessons include how to use the 12 powers in our lives today. 11120 Ranchette Rd. 278-1511. UnityOfFortMyers.org.

Unity of Naples – 10am. Service and Sunday school conducted in an open, accepting and empowering environment. Children deepen their relationship with God. Nursery care provided. Naples. 775-3009.

NaplesUnity.org.

Spiritualist Service – 10-11:30am. With Michelle Love. This traditional service includes spiritual healing, inspirational message and evidential greetings from Spirit. Check website for visiting mediums. Donation. Light The Way, 5600 Trail Blvd, Ste 15, Naples. LightTheWayNaples.com.

Manatee Wild Creeks and Rivers Kayak Tour – 10am-2pm. Get up close and personal with these gentle giants and learn about their history, habitat and habits. $65 includes equipment and FL master naturalist guide. GAEA guides. Ft Myers. RSVP: 694-5513.

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Greater Naples – 10:30am. Service, youth classes and childcare. Celebrate freedom, reason and compassion. All welcome. 6340 Napa Woods Way, Naples.

455-6553. Office@uunaples.org. uunaples.org.

Unitarian Universalist Church of Ft Myers Sunday Service – 10:30-11:30am. All welcome. 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 561-2700. uucfm.org.

HAPPE Art Plein Air – 2-4pm. Guests will draw or paint the sacred landscape of Happehatchee.

Explore the landscape of old, undeveloped Florida, under the canopy of very old oak trees and bamboo, nestled along the Estero River. Professional instruction offered for those with limited experience in drawing and painting. $10/drop-in, all proceeds benefit the park. Happehatchee Center, 8791 Corkscrew Rd, Estero. 992-5455. Schedule: Happehatchee.org.

Amma SW FL Satsang – 4-6pm. 2nd Sun. In devotion to Amma, there will be videos, teachings, meditation and songs. Veggie potluck afterward.

Free. Cape Coral/Bonita. Info: 480-290-0231 or Kessel.Joyce@gmail.com.

Unity of Bonita Springs Sunday Service – 10am.

With Rev Phil Schlaefer, music by Jerry Stawski.

Inspiring lesson, music and meditation. 28285 Imperial Pkwy. 947-3100.

Gaia Coffeehouse Sundays – 4-7pm. 3rd Sun. Listen to local singer/songwriters share their original songs and the stories that inspired them. Relax, sip coffee or tea and have a light snack BYO wine/beer.

Donation. House of Gaia, 1660 Trade Center Way, Ste 1, Naples. HouseOfGaia.org.

Unity of Ft Myers Sunday Service/Youth and Family Ministry – 10am. Join at 9:30am for The Gathering, a 20-minute meditation. Enjoy reiki sessions

Introductory Buddhist Teach-Ins and Meditation Practice – 4:45pm. Last Sun each month. 6200 Trail Blvd, Naples. FloridaMindfulness.org.

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Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) – 6:30pm. A 12-step program for food addiction. No dues, no fees, no weigh-ins. Cape Christian Fellowship, 2110 Chiquita Blvd, Cape Coral. Barbara S: 410-0081. FoodAddicts.org.

Drum and Dance Circle – 6:30-9pm. Drummers, dancers, jugglers, everyone welcome. BYO chair and instrument or come just to enjoy. Under the pavilion by the water in Centennial Park, Ft Myers.

Facebook page: Fort Myers Drum Circle.

Al-Anon Family Groups – Support for families and friends troubled by someone else’s drinking.

Naples. 263-5907 or 888-425-2666 for 24/7 info.

Schedule at SouthFloridaAl-Anon.org.

Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Groups – Days/ times/locations vary. Monthly meetings for those caring for loved ones in various stages of Alzheimer’s disease or related memory impairments.

Bonita Springs/Cape Coral/Ft Myers. Schedule at AlzheimersSWFL.org.

Buddhist Teach-Ins and Meditation Practice – 6:30pm. With dharma teacher Fred Epsteiner, in the spirit of Thich Nhat Hanh. 6200 Trail Blvd, Naples.

FloridaMindfulness.org.

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Qigong Class – 9-10am. Qigong involves performing gentle movements that are correlated with the inhalation and exhalation of the breath. $7/class.

East Naples Community Park, 3500 Thomasson Dr, Naples. 601-2966. WhiteDoveQigong.com.

Chair Yoga – 9:30-10:30am. Chair yoga is gentle, utilizing either one or two chairs, rather than a mat.

Use the chair for modified poses or simply stand next to it for support. $10 packages available. AHA! A Holistic Approach Center, 15971 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 433-5995.

Yoga on the Gazebo – Thru May. 9:30-10:30am.

With Sandy McShanefor. Bring yoga mat, water and any props needed. A portion of proceeds donated to FOLKS. $10/class, plus park entry fee. Lovers Key State Park, 8700 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Bch. 463-4588.

Beaches Alive – 10am. Thru Apr. Two-hour beach walk guided by a naturalist. Sponsored by Friends of Barefoot Beach Preserve. Barefoot Beach Preserve, Bonita Springs.

Kundalini Yoga – 11am-noon. With Cindy Bender. This practice combines movement, breathing, meditation and deep relaxation. No yoga experience necessary. $10 (packages available). AHA! A Holistic Approach Center, 15971 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 433-5995.

Miracles Among Us – 1-3pm. 3rd Mon. Providing support for and education about the effects brain injuries have on people’s lives (the person with the brain injury and their caretakers). North Collier Fire Station 45, 1885 Veterans Park Dr, Naples.

MiraclesAmongUs.org.

Drum Circle Social Inclusion – 6-6:30pm. Donation. House of Gaia, 1660 Trade Center Way, Ste 1, Naples. HouseOfGaia.org.

Journey Within Meditation – 6-7pm. Crystal bowls and guided meditation, followed by reiki energy healing. Receive a personal message. 100% of donations go to local charity groups. Kunjani, 780 Seagate Dr, Naples. 980-3257. FireflyWithin.org.

STRENGTH Class – 6-7pm. Full body conditioning class. $20/single. Beyond Motion, 11985 Tamiami Tr N, Naples. 254-9300. Schedule: Go2BeyondMotion.com.

Adult Children of Alcoholics/Dysfunctional Families (ACA) – 6-7:30pm. 12-step meeting.

Unity Church of Naples choir room, 2000 Unity Way, Naples. Lissa: 908-752-0068.

Clay Handbuilding and Raku Techniques – 6-9pm. Reduce stress in this five-week class with

Richard Rosen. $200 plus materials ($50). Rosen Gallery & Studios, 2172 J&C Blvd, Naples Art District. RSVP: 821-1061. rictra@earthlink.net.

Visit: Rosen.Gallery.

Estuary Kayak Tour in Estero Bay – 10am-1pm.

Birds, dolphins, manatees and more. $50. Includes equipment and FL master naturalist guide. GAEA guides, Bonita Bch. 694-5513.

Moral Monday Meetup – 6:30pm. 1st Mon. With SWFL Justice4All Coalition. 3640 Napa Wood Way. Info: 917-553-3776 or PeterSuzanne2@hotmail.com.

Hatha Yoga – 11am-12:30pm. With Meredith Musick. The Yoga Cottage, Naples. Register/location: 269-8846. MeredithMusick.com.

A Course in Miracles – 6:30-7pm, Q&A for beginners; 7-8:30pm, formal class reading and discussion.

Love offering. Unity of Naples Church fireplace room, 2000 Unity Way. 775-3009. NaplesUnity.org.

Meditation and Discussion – Noon-1:30pm. Following a half-hour meditation, stay and participate in an interactive discussion based on Rev Clive deLaporte’s previous Sunday’s topic. The public is invited to experience either event or both. Unity of Ft Myers, 11120 Ranchette Rd. 278-1511. UnityOfFortMyers.org.

Crystal Bowl Meditation and Spirit Messages – 7pm. With Nikki Marie. This class offers the perfect opportunity to recharge your energy, rebalance your chakras, reconnect to your higher self and strengthen your connection with spirit. $20. Koreshan State Historic Site, 3800 Corkscrew Rd, Estero. RSVP for gate code: 754-444-9779. TheGypsySeaWitch.com.

Group Class –7-7:45pm. $15. Nu Tango Practica: 8-9:30pm. 2/4 & 2/18. $10. Allstar Dance Studio, 4910 Tamiami Tr N, Ste 118, Naples. 3049013. AllstarDanceStudio.com.

Gurdjieff/The Fourth Way Discussion Group – 7-8pm. An exploration of the teachings of G I Gurdjieff, with readings and discussion. Introductory sessions meet in Bonita Springs. Info: 565-1410.

TheGurdjieffSocietyOfFlorida.org.

Meditation Class – 7-8:15pm. Guided meditation and practical advice with Buddhist nun Kelsang Sangzin. No experience necessary. $10. Open Mind Zen, 1250 Tamiami Tr N, Naples. MeditationInFortMyers.org.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) – 7-8:30pm. A 12-step program for food addiction.

No dues, no fees, no weigh-ins. 13510 N Tamiami Tr, Ste 6, Naples. FoodAddicts.org.

Meditation Class – 7:15-8:30pm. Guided Buddhist meditation and practical advice. No experience necessary. $10. Samudrabadra Buddhist Center, 6338 Presidential Ct, Ft Myers. MeditationInFortMyers.org.

Nar-Anon Family Groups – 7:30pm. Providing support and hope to those in despair because of a relative or friend’s addiction. First Baptist Church, 4117 Coronado Pkwy, Cape Coral. 940-2615.

Belly Dance Classes – 6-6:50pm (beginners); 8-8:50pm (intermediate). With Sherry Coffey. Have fun learning the ancient art and modern styles of this dynamic dance. $60/5-week series. House of Gaia, 1660 Trade Center Way, Ste 1, Naples. 768-5575.

BellyDanceSWFL.com.

Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA) Group – 6-7:30pm. 12-step program. A fellowship of men and women that have suffered from anxiety or depression and anger after growing up in highly stressful environments. 10051 Plantation Rd, Ft Myers. 931-9009.

The Holistic Chamber of Commerce Meetings, Ft Myers –6-7:30pm. 2nd Tue. Local chamber members enjoy monthly mixing and mingling opportunities that include business-focused speakers, panels and roundtable discussions. The Living Vine Organic Café, 1400 Colonial Blvd. 310-490-6862.

HolisticChamberOfCommerce.com.

Women’s Circle – 6:30-8:30pm. 3rd Tue. With Kathleen D’Orsi. This circle offers an opportunity to be heard, to unburden your fears and to be with other strong woman on their journey. $10 love offering. Naples. 732-672-5069.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) – 7pm. A 12-step program for food addiction. No dues, no fees, no weigh-ins. Gulf Coast Church of Christ, 9550 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers.

Andy: 850-4467. FoodAddicts.org.

La Leche League – 7pm. 1st Tue. Mother-to-mother breastfeeding support group. Children welcome.

Free. St Hilary’s Episcopal Church, 5011 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. lllFlorida.com.

West Coast Swing Group Class –7-7:45pm. $15.

Allstar Dance Studio, 4910 Tamiami Tr N, Ste 118, Naples. 304-9013. AllstarDanceStudio.com.

Tribal Bellydance Class – 7-7:50pm. Join Gypsy Caravan certified instructor Sherry Coffey and a circle of women for a contemporary fusion of urban, folk and ritual dances. $60/5 week series. House of Gaia, 1660 Trade Center Way, Ste 1, Naples. 7685575. Facebook.com/HulaConnection.

wednesday Beach Baptist Farmers’ Market – Thru May. 8am-1pm. Currie’s award-winning BBQ, French food, Cuban sandwiches, crepes, cookies, roasted corn, gourmet coffee, cheeses, dips, local seafood, farm-fresh produce, local arts and crafts, handmade jewelry, beach clothing, gifts and souvenirs. Free parking. 130 Connecticut St, Ft Myers Beach. Info: 41Markets.com.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) – 9am. A 12-step program for food addiction. No dues, no fees, no weigh-ins. St Leo Catholic Church, 28290 Beaumont Rd, Bonita Springs. Mary: 216870-0653. FoodAddicts.org.

Qigong Class – 9-10am. Qigong involves performing gentle movements that are correlated with the inhalation and exhalation of the breath. $7/class.

East Naples Community Park, 3500 Thomasson Dr, Naples. 601-2966. WhiteDoveQigong.com.

Basic Yoga – 9:30-10:30am. With Cindy Bender.

Learn the basic of yoga. The emphasis of this class will be on the practice of posture with focus on alignment, using props, Sanskrit names, breathing and meditation. Appropriate for beginner or any level student. $13 (packages available). AHA! A Holistic Approach Center, 15971 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 433-5995.

Pilates Bootcamp – 9:30-10:30am. Pilates Mat combined with full-body strength training and yoga. All levels. $20/single. Beyond Motion, 11985 Tamiami Tr N, Naples. 254-9300. Schedule: Go2Beyondmotion.com.

tuesday Santini Farmers’ Market – Thru Apr. 8am-1pm.

Big Papa’s BBQ, as featured on the Food Network, local seafood, fresh produce, OJ and local honey, cookies, kettle corn, French bakery, Greek food, guacamole, arts, crafts, local photography, jewelry and more. Free parking. 7205 Estero Blvd, S Ft Myers Bch. Info: 41Markets.com.

CREW Marsh Trails Guided Walks – Thru Mar. 9am-noon (except Christmas and New Year’s Day). Select dates: 4600 Corkscrew Rd (CR850), Immokalee; Bird Rookery Swamp Trail, 1295 Shady Hollow Blvd, Naples. Schedule/register: CrewTrust.org.

Barre Motion – 9:30-10:30am. Cardio Barre, with Pilates, yoga and weights. All levels. $20 single. Beyond Motion, 11985 Tamiami Tr N Naples.

254-9300. Schedule: Go2BeyondMotion.com.

Women’s Overeaters Anonymous Step Writing Meeting – 10am. Free. 9470 Corkscrew Palms Circle, Ste 104, Estero. Sandy: 973-809-5338 or Helen: 247-0385.

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Women Seeking Serenity Through the 12 Steps – 10am. Free. Hope Lutheran Church, Old US 41, Bonita. Carol: 405-1947.

ists and musicians, yoga and more. Shangri-La Springs Resort, 27740 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs.

ShangriLaSprings.com.

Exploring Coastal Habitats – 10am. Thru Apr. Guided walk to the estuary and along a sandy trail to the beach. Sponsored by Friends of Barefoot Beach Preserve. Free. Barefoot Beach, Bonita Springs.

FriendsOfBarefootBeach.org.

La Leche League – 6:30pm. 3rd Wed. Motherto-mother breastfeeding support group. Children welcome. Free. Cape Coral Hospital Women’s Center, 2nd fl, 636 Del Prado Blvd S, Cape Coral. lllflorida.com.

Qigong Class – 10-11:30am. With Jason Wechs.

Learn and practice the ancient art of qigong (sheng zheu form), a spiritual form of the practice. Experience and expand your own healing energy. $15. 6710 Winkler Rd, Ste 2, Ft Myers.

LotusBlossomClinic.com.

Open Social Dancing – 6:30-7pm. Group Class. $5; Dancing: 7-9pm. $12. Allstar Dance Studio, 4910 Tamiami Tr N, Ste 118, Naples. 304-9013.

AllstarDanceStudio.com.

Cocohatchee River/Wiggins Pass Estuary Kayak Tour – 10am-1pm. Birds, dolphins and other critters. $55. Includes all equipment and FL master naturalist guide. GAEA guides. N Naples. 694-5513.

The Naples Doll Club – Thru Apr. 11:30am. 1st & 3rd Wed. Meetings and workshops are open to all who love and enjoy the beauty of dolls, from vintage to contemporary. Mayflower Congregational Church, 2900 County Barn Rd. Info: 440-572-1223 or Razzdazz28@aol.com.

Tai Chi Eight-Form – 2-3pm. With Sondra Dansby. This hour-long class focuses on eight forms of tai chi. It helps to improve posture, balance, fall prevention, reduce blood pressure and restore emotional balance. $10 (packages available). AHA! A Holistic Approach Center, 15971 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 433-5995.

Barre Motion – 6-7pm. Cardio Barre, with Pilates, yoga and weights. All levels. $20 single. Beyond Motion, 11985 Tamiami Tr N Naples. 254-9300.

Schedule: Go2BeyondMotion.com.

The Holistic Chamber of Commerce Education Panels – 6-8pm (2nd Wed). Local chamber members enjoy monthly mixing and mingling opportunities that include business-focused speakers, panels and roundtable discussions. The Center for Spiritual Living, 406 SE 24th Ave, Cape Coral.

HolisticChamberOfCommerce.com.

UniTeens Night – 6-8:30pm. Teenagers are invited to enjoy activities, discussions, meditations, crafts, fun and food. To assure plenty of refreshments and supplies, notify in advance how many teens are coming to connect with established friends and make new ones. Unity of Fort Myers, 11120 Ranchette Rd. RSVP: 278-1511. UnityOfFortMyers.org.

Art and Nature Community Night – 6-9pm.

2nd Wed. Organic food, wine, and beer for purchase, poetry, drum circle, featured local art-

Crystal Bowl Meditation and Spirit Messages – 7pm. With Nikki Marie. This class offers the perfect opportunity to recharge your energy, rebalance your chakras, reconnect to your higher self and strengthen your connection with spirit. $20 ($10/ session 2x/week). Koreshan State Historic Site, 3800 Corkscrew Rd, Estero. RSVP for gate code: 754-444-9779. TheGypsySeaWitch.com.

Bachata Dance Class – 7-8pm. Salsa Dance Class: 8-9pm. With Anthony Kumo. $20/class. House of Gaia, 1660 Trade Center Way, Ste 1, Naples.

HouseOfGaia.org.

Families Anonymous – 7-8:15pm. For relatives and friends of those that suffer from a current, suspected or former problem of substance abuse or related behavioral problem. Open to all. No dues or fees.

Moorings Presbyterian Church, Naples. 595-1938.

FamiliesAnonymous.org.

Nar-Anon Family Groups – 7:30pm. Providing support and hope to those in despair because of a relative or friend’s addiction. Cape Professional Center, 1216 SW 4th St, Ste 6, Cape Coral. 691-3653.

thursday Shamanic Healing Circle – Shamanic healing circle focusing on the healing of Mother Earth. We will restore Her through both ceremony and guided meditative journeys. Drum healing included. $15 donation. Happehatchee Center, 8791 Corkscrew Rd, Estero. 992-5455. Schedule: Info: SacredHealingDrum@gmail.com. Happehatchee.org.

Santini Farmers’ Market – Thru Apr. 8am-1pm.

Big Papa’s BBQ, as featured on the Food Network, local seafood, fresh produce, OJ and local honey, cookies, kettle corn, French bakery, Greek food, guacamole, arts, crafts, local photography, jewelry and more. Free parking. 7205 Estero Blvd, S Ft Myers Bch. Info: 41Markets.com.

Hatha Yoga – 9-10:30am. With Meredith Musick.

The Yoga Cottage, Naples. Register/location: 2698846. MeredithMusick.com.

Iyengar Yoga – 9-10:30am. With Susan Carter. This multilevel class and is taught by an experienced, certified Iyengar yoga teacher and certified IAYT yoga therapist. $20 (packages available). AHA! A Holistic Approach Center, 15971 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 433-5995. AHolisticApproachCenter.com.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) – 9:30am. A 12-step program for food addiction.

No dues, no fees, no weigh-ins. Alano Club, 20 Marco Lake Dr, Marco Island. Jerry: 989-295-7911.

FoodAddicts.org.

Clay Handbuilding and Raku Techniques – 1-4pm. Reduce stress in this five-week class with Richard Rosen. $200 plus materials ($50). Rosen Gallery & Studios, 2172 J&C Blvd, Naples Art District. RSVP: 821-1061. rictra@earthlink.net.

Visit: Rosen.gallery.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) – 1:30pm. A 12-step program for food addiction. No dues, no fees, no weigh-ins. Ft Myers Community of Christ, 368 Herron Rd, N Ft Myers. Ed: 208-4075.

FoodAddicts.org.

Infant and Pregnancy Loss Support Group – 5:15-6:45pm. 2nd Thurs. 1095 Whippoorwill Ln, Naples. 298-9725. Facebook page: Grieving Together.

Kundalini Yoga – 6-7pm. With Cindy Bender. Balance, strengthen and expand physical body systems and remove emotional blocks. $10. Unity of Fort Myers, 11120 Ranchette Rd. RSVP: 278-1511.

UnityOfFortMyers.org.

STRENGTH Class – 6-7pm. Full body conditioning class. $20/single. Beyond Motion, 11985 Tamiami Tr N, Naples. 254-9300. Schedule: Go2BeyondMotion.com.

Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA) Group – 6-7:30pm. 12-step program. A fellowship of men and women that have suffered from anxiety or depression and anger after growing up in highly stressful environments. 10051 Plantation Rd, Ft Myers. 931-9009.

Pachamama Game Changer Gathering – 6:30pm.

1st Thur. Pachamama Alliance of SW Florida. Be a part of this next step in conscious evolution towards carbon neutrality and a sustainable future. Hot cider and tea will be served. Bring a dessert. Info: HolleyRauen@gmail.com or Drawdown.org.

Spiritual Development Circle – 6:30-8pm. Michelle Love utilizes proven methods. The group learns and takes the necessary steps to develop spiritual awareness. Exploring natural abilities for: spiritual healing, prophecy, spirit communication/ mediumship. $20. Light The Way, 5600 Trail Blvd, Ste 15, Naples. LightTheWayNaples.com.

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Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) – 7pm. A 12-step program for food addiction. No dues, no fees, no weigh-ins. Riverside Church, 8660 Daniels Pkwy, Modular B, Ft Myers. Andy: 850-4467. FoodAddicts.org.

Salsa Night Group Class – 7-7:45pm. Salsa Practice: 8-8:30pm. $15. Allstar Dance Studio, 4910 Tamiami Tr N, Ste 118, Naples. 304-9013.

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Meditation Class – 7-8:15pm. Guided Buddhist meditation and practical advice. No experience necessary. $10. Samudrabadra Buddhist Center, 6338 Presidential Ct, Ft Myers. MeditationInFortMyers.org.

friday Yoga Practice – 9-10:30am. Share a safe, quiet space to practice yoga together. Bring yoga props and join for an informal session with Kandy or Jenna Love doing their mat practice; follow along or do your own thing. They will provide hands-on educational assistance, as needed. $10-$15 love offering. 6710 Winkler Rd, Ste 2, Ft Myers. Info: 851-8815 or YoginiKandy62@gmail.com.

Barre Motion – 9:30-10:30am. Cardio Barre, with Pilates, yoga and weights. All levels. $20 single. Beyond Motion, 11985 Tamiami Tr N Naples.

254-9300. Schedule: Go2BeyondMotion.com.

Beachcombing and Shelling Talk – 10am. Thru Apr. A one-hour talk by a naturalist. Sponsored by Friends of Barefoot Beach Preserve. Free. Barefoot Beach, Bonita Springs. FriendsOfBarefootBeach.org.

La Leche League – 10am. 2nd Fri. Mother-tomother breastfeeding support group. Center Point Community Church, 6590 Golden Gate Pkwy, Naples. lllSunshineState.org/naples.

Women’s Co-Dependents Anonymous – Noon.

Hope Lutheran Church, Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs.

Sally: 920-279-2388.

Sunset/Bird Rookery Kayak Tour – 3-6pm. On the Caloosahatchee River. See thousands of birds coming in to roost for the night. $50. Includes equipment and FL Master Naturalist guide. GAEA guides, Ft Myers. 694-5513.

Belly Dancing – 7-7:45pm & 8-8:45pm. Group classes with Ansuya Rather. Group class specials.

Allstar Dance Studio, 4910 Tamiami Tr N, Ste 118, Naples. 304- 9013. AllstarDanceStudio.com.

saturday Guided Nature Walk – 9am. Enjoy a guided walk through a maritime forest and coastal strand.

Sponsored by Friends of Barefoot Beach Preserve.

Free. Barefoot Beach, Bonita Springs. FriendsOfBarefootBeach.org.

The Holistic Chamber of Commerce Meetings, Naples – 9:30-11am. 3rd Sat. Local chamber members enjoy monthly mixing and mingling opportunities that include business-focused speakers, panels and roundtable discussions. Paradise Wellness & Event Center, 28410 Bonita Crossings Blvd, Bonita Springs.

310-490-6862. HolisticChamberOfCommerce.com.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) – 10am. A 12-step program for food addiction. No dues, no fees, no weigh-ins. Moorings Presbyterian Church, 791 Harbour Dr, Naples. Sandy: 301-9387503. FoodAddicts.org.

Women Seeking Serenity through the 12 Steps – 10am. Free. Hope Lutheran Church, Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. Carol: 405-1947.

Estuary Kayak Tour in Estero Bay – 10am-1pm.

Birds, dolphins, manatees and more. $50. Includes all equipment and FL master naturalist guide. GAEA guides, Bonita Bch. 694-5513.

Really, Really Free Market – 10am-2pm. 1st Sat. Potluck of reusable items. No money, barter or trade; everything is free. Fleischmann Park, Naples.

Facebook page: Naples Really Really Free Market.

Womb Shamanism –2-4pm. 1st Sat (six-weeks).

With Ocianna. Womb Session energy work is for the wisdom keepers, the divine feminine leaders/mothers of our time. Reawaken inner sight, heart depth and combined with infinite deep waters of your sensual self and womb wisdom. $50. Happehatchee, 8791 Corkscrew Rd, Estero.

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Healing Drum Circle – 4-5:30pm. 1st Sat. With Ocianna. Bring drums, shakers, open heart and dance. Some drums are provided; families welcome. $10. The Happehatchee Center, 8791 Corkscrew Rd, Estero. 992-5455. Happehatchee.org.

SWFL Community Drum Circle – 7-9:30pm. Last Sat (Feb 23). Drummers of all nations and spectators are welcome to attend for community drumming, dancing, hula-hooping and self-expression. Cambier Park Bandshell, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. Facebook group: SWFL Community Drum Circle.

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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.

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AHA! A Holistic Approach Center 15971 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers 239-433-5995 • AHolisticApproachCenter.com Specializing in Rapid Resolution Therapy (RRT), Dorothy can help free you from trauma (sexual, PTSD, illness), anxiety, depression, grief and more. RRT is a newer, briefer and emotionally painless therapy. She is also trained in the Gottman method of couples therapy. See ad, page 51.

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Downing-Frye Realty, Inc Naples • 239-269-7788 Klbeatty48@aol.com • KarenBeatty.com Florida native, loving and selling Naples since 1977. Karen knows the market, offers expert counseling with efficient reliability. She takes the stress out of buying or selling and gets the job done with a smile. Choose Karen for ease and joy in your real estate transaction!

REGENERATIVE MEDICINE CARING MEDICAL REGENERATIVE MEDICINE CLINICS Ross Hauser, MD Katherine Worsnick, MPAS, PA-C 9738 Commerce Center Ct, Ft Myers 239-308-4747 • CaringMedical.com

Specialists in stem cell therapy, PRP and H3 Prolotherapy: the most scientifically curative regenerative injection method for chronic pain, sports injuries and arthritis. Since 1993, we’ve helped patients who have plateaued with other pain “management” treatments to permanently resolve their pain, nerve entrapments and disabling symptoms without surgery or medication.

TELEMEDICINE DR. GERKEN’S HEALTH SPA

Eric Gerken, DC 239-415-1122 • DrGerkensHealthSpa.com Curious about bio-identical hormones? Nutritional status? We have convenient home-testing kits online. Institute of Functional Medicine (ifm.org) trained. Call Laurie.

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

Serving Naples since 1999. Hatha and therapeutic Yoga. Improve posture, breath-work, heal injuries, The Great Yoga Wall®. Massage therapy: sports, Swedish, Lomi Lomi.

Nutritional counsel. Posture and stretching classes.

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