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Stephen Dinan on a

Sacred Vision for America Beyond Factory Farms

‘Big Meat’ Comes at High Cost

Calming Kids

How to Turn Anxiety Around

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Creative Ways to Cook and Grill

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cover artist

The World is Waiting for Us to Transform I sometimes wonder where the thought originated that if someone had a different color skin or even a different perspective from our own, it might be something to reject or fear rather than enjoying the contrast.

Locally, nationally and globally, we are witnessing a world that is awakening to racial,

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economic and environmental injustices. Once thought

Haldy Gifford

issues are inextricably entwined and must be addressed together. It is only a matter of time

of as separate plights, we are seeing that these three

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hen Haldy Gifford speaks of himself as an artist, the focus is not on his ability to paint; instead, he speaks on how he presents subtle ideas through art.

Gifford was encouraged more than a decade ago by his painter sister to experiment with watercolors. He started without any plan or goal and discovered that watercolors can prove heartbreaking. But he also found that sometimes, something spectacular can result.

Gifford used watercolors to create the cover image, 4th of July, from a photo of his then 4-year-old daughter, Amanda. Recently, he gave this family heirloom painting to her as a wedding gift. He explains, “Most people can recall in vivid detail the artwork that was displayed in their childhood home.

That imagery is powerful and tends to stay with you forever. Paintings become family heirlooms in this way.”

Gifford graduated from Trinity College with a dual degree in economics and studio arts. He went on to work for a variety of New York galleries and won numerous awards for his paintings. Now semi-retired, Gifford paints in his home studio in the Lower Gwynedd Valley of Pennsylvania.

View the artist’s portfolio at FineArt America.com/art/all/haldy+gifford/all.

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before major systems and institutions are toppled in favor of more equitable organizations that treat all people and nature with respect and reverence. More and more, we will expect corporations to behave as responsible custodians of the environment and their employees, and demand that governments serve the people, instead of the other way around.

While many may resist this awakening, others see it as a necessary evolution in thought and action to prevent an existential catastrophe. It’s evident that our current way of being is not sustainable and we are seeing the results of this in the spread of disease, mass extinction of species, civil uprising and interruptions in food chains.

So, what if this is all for us and not against us? What if this is humanity’s wake-up call and a huge opportunity not to return to normal, but to create a world that works for all? We can reverse climate change if we act now, we can look into our brother’s eyes and see ourselves, and we can honor all living things created by the same God. We can liberate our black brothers and sisters and all oppressed people, and lovingly start providing the tools and resources they need to heal and live empowered lives. By doing so, we liberate everyone.

As uncomfortable and scary as these tumultuous times are, let’s embrace them as a stern teacher showing us that there is a better way. Yes, it’s hard. Yes, it’s scary, and it’s easy to blame everyone else. But collectively, we created it, so collectively we can now choose a better way.

Humanity is going through a dark night of the soul, and we are ready to heal and let go of all that no longer serves us as unique, divine expressions of our creator. We all want and need the same thing: love. It’s who we are and what we are wired for. Let’s sing and dance together and wake up from this illusion of separation and fear. The world is waiting for us. We can do this!

Here’s to independence and freedom for all,

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Contents 24 CONTROL WHAT

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WE CAN AND LET GO OF THE REST

28 OUTDOOR FEASTS

Inspired Picnics and Healthy Grills

32 BEYOND

FACTORY FARMS

‘Big Meat’ Comes at High Cost

36 CULTIVATING

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CONTENTMENT

The Spiritual Discipline of Evoking Joy

40 GREENER GREEN GRASS Why Organic Lawns Make Eco-Sense

44 STEPHEN DINAN

on a Sacred Vision for America

46 GUT TALK

Tips for a Healthy Microbiome

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48 BALANCING ACT

Exercises for Strength and Stability

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Ways to Turn Anxiety Around

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DEPARTMENTS 10 news briefs 18 health briefs 20 global briefs 23 eco tip 27 community spotlight 28 conscious eating 36 inspiration 38 business spotlight

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news briefs

Holistic Chamber of Commerce Chapters Merge

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recent merger of the Fort Myers and Cape Coral chapters of the Holistic Chamber of Commerce (HCC) creates even greater support and expanded opportunities for its members.

The combined HCC now meets once a month via Zoom from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on each second Tuesday and from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on each fourth Saturday for their signature community education panels, a focal point and service to the greater community that features member experts of a wide variety of holistic and wellness disciplines providing covering related topics. Both guests and members can attend the online Zoom events. Attendees can also view replays of the events at a later time.

Chapter President Lainie Sevante Wulkan says, “We want to offer our resources and opportunities to connect, network and learn with our events to build and support our local community.”

Cost: monthly meetings —$5 for guests that can attend twice; free for members; community education panels— $5 for members and guests. For more information or to register for events, call 303-929-4972, email FortMyers@HolisticChamberOfCommerce.com or visit HolisticChamberOfCommerce.com/fortmyers. See ad, page 55.

Discounts at Organic Skincare & Bodyworx

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ll products available and services offered at Organic Skincare & Bodyworx, in Naples, can be purchased at 15 percent off of regular prices throughout July, including facials, makeup, spray tanning, massage, waxing, LED light therapy and microdermabrasion.

Their wide selection of products includes lotions, soaps and creams for body care and beauty; salves and scrubs; essential oils; hair styling; anti-aging; sunscreen; after-sun care; and much more.

Location: 3240 Tamiami Tr. N., Ste. 207. For more information or appointments, call 239514-4494 or visit OrganicSkincareAndBodyworx.com. See ad, page 3.

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Davis Opens Professional Energy Healing Practice

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fter five years of operating a personal practice, Rita Davis recently opened a professional location to share the benefits of energy healing at Rita Davis The Brooks Executive Suites, 9990 Coconut Road, Suite 216, in Bonita Springs. She is offering new clients 10 percent off on their first appointment through the end of August.

Davis combines reiki, psychic intuition, emotional frequency technique (tapping) and meditation coaching to help clients clear emotional blockages while gaining greater clarity and a new perspective.

Those seeking a fresh break from emotional issues will benefit from a uniquely personal experience. Davis, a reiki master practitioner, offers a warm and caring approach to energy healing as a testament to her mission of helping relieve human suffering.

For more information or to make an appointment, call 941-275-2859, email Info@ SoulSessionsWithRita.com or visit SoulSessionsWithRita.com or Tinyurl.com/ SoulSessionBooking. See ad, page 51.

Angione Joins Purely You Spa

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urely You Spa, in Naples, is offering reiki healing with Lisa Angione, a recent addition to their team of professional experts. Reiki healing sessions including one-hour massage, CBD and aromatherapy enhancements are Lisa Angione $95 during July with client with $70 worth of added value if scheduled with Angione.

A licensed massage therapist and esthetician whose massage styles range from stress reduction relaxation massage to massage cupping therapy, her expertise supports individuals in achieving life balance through personal wellness. Also trained in reiki, CranioSacral Therapy, oncology massage, prenatal, chair massage and myofascial scar release for burn survivors, Angione can provide injury rehabilitation, assist in tension-related headaches or help people forget about life’s stressors for an hour with a relaxation-focused treatment.

“We encourage everyone to try a massage therapy regimen regularly so they can become healthier and functional in their daily lives,” says spa owner Jennifer Alvarez Linguidi. “Reiki can improve metabolic syndrome conditions, decrease inflammation, manage cancer symptoms, give clarity in both spiritual and emotional life, elevate mood and reduce stress.”

Location: 3066 Tamiami Tr. N., Ste. 302.

For more information or appointments, call 239-331-8266, email Info@PurelyYouSpa. com or visit PurelyYouSpa.com. See ad, page 5.

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Ada’s Launches Fusion Bowlz Dine-In

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da’s Natural Market, in Fort Myers, has added a new Fusion Bowlz dine-in option.

Customers can enjoy delicious Peruvian ceviche, poke and more from noon to 7 p.m.

Monday through Sunday and also order selections via DoorDash, Uber Eats and EZCater with Ada’s Green Leaf Grill.

Ceviche comprises slices of fish marinated in lime juice and seasoned with Peruvian limo chili, fresh cilantro, red onions and sweet potatoes, garnished with two types of Peruvian corns—cancha and choclo. The new menu items are House Classic, Ceviche Amarillo, Ceviche Cream, Ceviche Bomb, The Three Amigos, Leche de Tigre and Ceviche Cure.

Location: 7070 College Pkwy. For more information, call 239-939-9600, email Info@ AdasMarket.com or visit AdasMarket.com.

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New Saba Movement Center at Fort Myers AHA!

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indy Carfore, owner of A Holistic Approach Center (AHA!), which offers natural healing therapies, yoga and wellness classes in Fort Myers, and Renee Jeffreys Heil, owner of the FMB Wellness Project that provides yoga, Pilates and fitness classes on Fort Myers Beach, have collaborated to form the Saba Movement Center.

Located within AHA!, the new studio was born from a shared need and passion of its founders to improve health and wellness.

There are 24 face-to-face classes offered a week, including Pilates, tai chi, adult fitness and mediation, with 14 live

streamed and many of them with expanded class options. Workshops include two for new and beginning yoga students. Mediation classes are free, streamed via Saba Meditation on Facebook at 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.

“Many of our clients are seasonal. By live streaming our classes, we can serve them from afar as they travel or return to their summer homes,” says Heil.

Use code “natural awakenings” for a free yoga, Pilates or adult fitness class at the studio. Location: 15971 McGregor Blvd. For more information or to register for an event, call 801-896-7272, email Renee@SabaMovementCenter.com or visit SabaMovementCenter. com. See ad, page 52.

LifeWorks Ranks Among Top Medical Clinics

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r. David Minkoff and his wife, Sue Minkoff, RN, founded LifeWorks Wellness Center in Clearwater in 1997 as a healing haven where people could obtain the best medical care possible in an environment Dr. David Minkoff where they would be treated like family.

They have continued to strive to provide the highest-quality natural medicine treatments and services for their clients.

LifeWorks is fast becoming one of the leading alternative medical clinics in the U.S., offering more treatments under one roof than many others, including hyperbaric oxygen therapy, IV therapy, ozone therapy, enhanced external counterpulsation, pulsed electromagnetic field therapy and more.

LifeWorks is especially suitable for those with undefined and unresolved underlying health issues or for anyone just not feeling right. They have been successfully treating patients with a variety of stubborn conditions including Lyme disease, cancer, chronic fatigue, inflammation, thyroid issues and cardiovascular disease. They conduct research to discover what has changed in the patient’s body and mind, revealing the root causes of health issues, and then treat them naturally with life-enhancing supplements and healing modalities.

Location: 301 Turner St., Clearwater, FL. For more information or appointments, call 727-466-6789 or visit LifeWorksWellnessCenter. com. See ad, page 57.

Quatrano Adds Online Services and Discounts

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lvina Quatrano, a licensed massage therapist and owner of Art of Holistic Massage, in Naples, is offering a free selfmassage video that can be downloaded from the homepage of her website. In addition, she is providing remote self-care sessions Alvina Quatrano during this pandemic crisis period by phone or Zoom in Zero Balancing, process acupressure, reiki, reflexology and more. Approximately 30 webinar classes are also discounted.

Massage therapists can obtain general continuing education credits.

For more information or to register, call 732-266-5276 or visit aohmassage.com. See ad, page 60.

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Laser Dentistry “Creating New Smiles Every Day”

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Visanto US Launches New Line of Supplements

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• Kids love the Waterlase!

• Nitrous oxide gas, oral sedation • Orthodontics • Cosmetic dentistry • It’s worth the trip!

We Now Offer Lip Tie & Tongue Tie Laser Revision

1550 Matthew Drive | Fort Myers, Florida 33907 239-936-5442 | www.FortMyersLaserDentist.com

isanto US now offers a line of highquality, pure and natural dietary supplements. The familyowned business, based in the Tampa Bay area, says that the products are derived only from the best biological forms and never contain any chemicals, fillers or additives. Featured supplements of the new line include a vitamin C powder for optimized absorption; and both organic fermented sauerkraut and beets, allnatural gut health supplements to help the body naturally balance.

Founded by Jerzy Zieba, author of the popular book Hidden Therapies: What Your Doctor Won’t Tell You, Visanto has been providing natural healing products and services for more than 20 years.

For more information or to place an order, call 813-235-0308, email Office@Visantous. com or visit Visantous.com. See ad, page 47.

Audubon Florida Encourages Participation in Protecting Shorebirds

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he storm surges and heavy rain that Tropical Storm Cristobal brought to Florida in June served as an early reminder of how such major weather events are dangerous for both people and wildlife, including birds. To make sure populations of these vulnerable species continue to increase, Audubon Florida asks residents and visitors to help protect nesting birds by giving nesting birds at least 150 feet of distance if space allows; if pets are permitted on beaches, keep them leashed and

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away from birds; remove trash and food scraps that attract animals which might eat shorebirds’ eggs and/or chicks; don’t drive on beach dunes or other nesting areas; and don’t use personal fireworks on or near beaches.

Our shorelines host many sea and shorebird colonies that nest directly on the sand, and many were submerged by the storm from Marco Island to the Alabama state line. Storm surges may become even more deadly to nesting beach birds in the future as sea level rise combines with longer and more intense storm seasons.

For more information, visit Fl.Audubon.org.

Food Healing Oracle Deck Book, Cards and Events

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he Food Healing Oracle Deck, a new book and card set channeled and created by area spiritual healers and intuitive readers Lainie Sevante Wulkan and Joanna Salerno, features 60 beautiful pictures of vegetables, fruits, herbs and spices Lainie Sevante Wulkan (left) with “healing wisdom and Joanna Salerno and practical gifts of Mother Nature’s messages for one’s emotional, mental, physical and spiritual nourishment,” says Wulkan. It’s meant to help move people into a greater conscious awareness of what they eat, to further understand the importance of honoring one’s body temple and begin to integrate the important messages foods want to tell us.

Their company, Real Time Wisdom, is offering its first worldwide Reader’s Certification Program in three separate twoday sessions—from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. online on July 18 and 19 and 26 and 27, and at a private residence in Naples on August 15 and 16 for those wishing to start a new career.

Cost: book and card set is $28.95; any of the three reader’s certification programs are $475. For more information, purchase or register, visit FoodHealingDeck.com. See ad, page 36.

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B Institute, Inc., in Fort Myers, was erroneously omitted from our June article, “Vitamin C and Ozone Therapy for Prevention and Wellness.” The institute has two HOCATT machines with hyperthermic ozone and carbonic acid transdermal technology that are used for detoxifying the body, boosting energy and the immune system, reducing stress and rebalancing hormones.

R B Institute, 13550 Reflections Pkwy., Ste. 5-502 and 5-503, Fort Myers, (Behind Jason’s Deli). For more information, call 239-939-4646 or visit RobynBerry.com. See ads, pages 17 and 37.

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Happy Feet Reopens with Special Offer

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appy Feet, in Naples, which reopened in June, is providing special discounts on two of its treatments on an ongoing basis.

One-hour reflexology sessions can be had for $39.99 instead of the regular price of $59, while traditional Chinese body massage is being offered for $59.99 rather than $89.99.

Reflexology includes work on the neck, shoulders, head and hands. Swedish, deep tissue, shiatsu, walk on back, hot stone and four hands massages can improve circulation, relieve pain and decrease inflammation and stress.

They have 11 chairs in the reflexology room, and all staff remain at least six feet apart; plus they have private rooms. The salon is disinfected every night and fresh linens are used for every client—their temperatures are checked before entering.

Location: 4661 Tamiami Tr. N., in Neapolitan Plaza. For more information or appointments, call 239-465-0708 or visit HappyFeetRelaxingNaples.com. See ad, page 14.

Anti-Aging Spa Treatment Now Available at Home

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olcanic Origins has been in business since 1988, providing high-end spas and beauty salons all over the world with their Before (left) and after treatment Volcanic Ash Clay Masque.

Creator and owner Bob Johnson now offers these products for everyone to enjoy in the comfort of their own home, and he is pleased to offer online home-use discounts.

“Super-penetrating microscopic and absorbent particles, including Zeolite, draw up skin damaging toxins and impurities supporting an instant surface detox that shows actual face lifting effects on the outer loose skin and on the frontal neck, chin and jaw line areas,” says Johnson. “Made with bentonite (volcanic ash clay) and kaolin clays the masque improves surface appearance of puffiness, dark circles, crow’s feet and sagging under-eye tissue. With full body use the super-absorbent particles support an instant suction action on thighs and other surface cellulite-prone areas, promoting actual inch reduction appearance.”

Johnson recommends regular use to combat the following problem areas: fine lines, wrinkles, age spots, discolorations, melasma, large pores, acne, psoriasis, cellulite and eczema. This cruelty-free company only includes ingredients without artificial colors, perfumes, dyes or other harmful chemical additives.

For more information, before and after photos, and home-use discounts, visit VolcanicOrigins.com or call 888-745-6806 or 305-7765865. See ads, pages 19 and 29.

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Communicate with Pets and Swim with Dolphins

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nimal communicator Pattie Carney, in Fort Myers, will present two virtual workshops from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on July 8 (part I) and 22 (part II). “With your animal friend as your guide, you’ll take a deep dive into old beliefs that are keeping you from expressing your true self in the world,” she says.

Carney will co-host a Wildquest trip to the Bahamas featuring swimming with dolphins from October 4 through 10. After a chartered flight from Fort Lauderdale, activities include catamaran sailing in open water, swimming and snorkeling, homecooked meals, small animal communication lessons, meditation and circles.

“There’s a quiet awareness with all of life when the human pod joins the dolphin pod in the beautiful turquoise water,” advises Carney, a reiki master and teacher. “They open us to our playfulness, our sense of community, our beautiful selves and our deep passion and hearts’ desires emerge in a new way.”

Cost for both virtual workshops is $95. Cost of Bahamas trip is $2,250 per person/double occupancy (upgrades are available). For more information or to register, call 774-209-9393, email Pattie@ PCarney.net. or visit Wildquest.com. See ad, page 11.

House of Gaia Safe Car Parade Fundraiser

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Safe Car Parade to raise funds for the nonprofit House of Gaia, in Naples, and support St. Matthew’s House and the Guadalupe Center Immokalee, will be conducted from 10:30 a.m. to noon, August 1. Participants can stay in their cars to donate funds via check or PayPal to the facility that serves as a safe center for our special needs community and food and essential products to the two nonprofit organizations that assist in-need individuals and families that are the most vulnerable. Requested supplies to donate include sealed and packaged rice, beans, grains salt and oil, along with soap, toothbrushes and toothpaste, diapers, wipes and face masks.

House of Gaia has been serving community needs for more than 10 years, conducting a wide variety of programs that promote social justice, social inclusion and social responsibility.

Natural Awakenings is a media sponsor. Location: 1660 Trade Center Way, Ste. 1. For more information or to register (suggested

by Jul. 25), call 239-290-7008 or visit HouseOfGaia.org.

Goddess I AM Adds Breathwork Classes

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he Goddess I AM Healing and Art Center, in Naples, is offering weekly breathwork classes led by Rick Rinella at 6:30 p.m. each Tuesday evening. Breathwork is more than an exercise of breathing correctly or Rick Rinella with intent; special breathing techniques are tools for major transformation and healing.

Also, a wall has been removed at the facility so they now have 700 square feet of space for larger group sessions, classes and other events. This space can also be rented by practitioners or event organizers.

Location: 600 Goodlette Rd N., Naples. For more information, call 239-228-6949 or visit GoddessIAM.com. See ad, page 59.

kudos Caroline Thonon, owner of Beautiful Health, in Naples, has added licensed massage therapist Addy Huff to her staff. With 14 years of experience, Huff ’s certifications include therapeutic massage, deep tissue, sports, trigger point, myofascial release, Thai massage, lymphatic drainage, CranioSacral Therapy, reiki therapy, qigong therapy, hot Addy Huff stone therapy, pregnancy massage, aromatherapy, chakra balancing and kinesio taping.

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Licensed mental health and professional counselor Alissa Schneider has joined the staff at Wellbridges Health Center, in Bonita Springs. A yoga teacher who has completed training in holistic therapies including somatic experiencing, she is offering individual appointments in the office as well as teleconferencing for people struggling with anxiety, chronic illness and Alissa Scheider eating or weight-related challenges.

Schneider, who will also present educational workshops, provides therapy to help reduce mental and emotional pain which may lead to lessening of physical pain. She helps her clients relieve stress quickly and effectively using therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy and other techniques based in yoga and meditation, offering short- or long-term therapy and treatments based on individual needs.

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Eat More Citrus for a Thinner Waistline Research published in the Phytotherapy Research Journal analyzed 13 studies from around the world involving 921 people. The studies showed that eating citrus fruits or their extract can significantly reduce body weight.

The research data found that citrus and its extracts reduced body weight by an average of 2.8 pounds per person and almost an inch of waist and hip circumference. It also reduced body mass index among those studied.

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In good news for the 10 to 20 percent of people over age 65 that suffer with mild cognitive impairment, research from China’s Central South University, in Hunan, shows that practicing the gentle ancient martial art of tai chi can significantly improve memory, learning, mental speed and attention, the ability to formulate abstract ideas, mental flexibility and visuospatial perception. The research analyzed data from 10 studies that included 1,061 people with symptoms such as forgetting conversations and names, and having difficulty with complex tasks. “As it emphasizes mental concentration, physical balance, full-body stretching and relaxation, and relaxed breathing, tai chi has a great potential for becoming widely integrated into rehabilitation interventions for various medical and psychological conditions,” write the study’s authors.

Berberine, an alkaloid compound found in goldenseal, Oregon grape, barberry and other herbs, can potentially reduce artery plaque, concludes a new study from the Hunan University of Chinese Medicine. Researchers studied the metabolic pathways for atherosclerosis using protein interactions developed from drug research. The databasedriven research confirmed that berberine reduces artery inflammation and the thickening of blood vessel walls that can lead to atherosclerosis—the hardening of the arteries. Previous studies have found that berberine reduces blood sugar levels, accelerates weight loss and lowers bad cholesterol levels.

Try Turmeric, Ginger and Black Pepper for Osteoarthritis For people suffering from the crippling pain and disability of osteoarthritis, the nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug naproxen, marketed as Aleve and other products, is a common prescription or over-the-counter medication, but it comes with side effects that can include gastrointestinal distress and higher blood pressure. In a study of 60 patients with chronic knee osteoarthritis, researchers at Iran’s Isfahan University of Medical Sciences compared naproxen in a double-blind trial with a turmeric extract, ginger and black pepper combination.

After two doses a day of each for four weeks, the levels of prostaglandin in patients taking the herbs matched the improvements in those patients taking naproxen. Prostaglandin levels gauge joint inflammation in osteoarthritis.

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Help Recover from Stroke with Ear Acupuncture Acupuncture in the ear can help speed rehabilitation of stroke patients, researchers from the Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine have found. In a study of 42 stroke patients, those treated with auricular acupuncture for just six days showed significant improvements in range of motion for arms and legs compared to those given standard acupuncture treatments and conventional rehabilitation.

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A new Stanford University study published in Landscape Ecology reveals viruses like COVID-19 that jump from animals to people will likely become more common as people continue to transform natural habitats into agricultural land.

Researchers found the loss of tropical forests in Uganda put people at greater risk of physical interactions with wild primates and the viruses they carry, with implications for the emergence and spread of infectious animal-to-human diseases in other parts of the world. People have converted nearly half of the world’s land into agriculture. Tropical forests have suffered the most, with some of the highest rates of conversion occurring during the last few decades. Study co-author Tyler McIntosh says, “At the end of the day, land conservation and the reduction of forest fragmentation is our best bet to reduce human [to] wild animal interactions.”

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Ultraviolet Radiation Suppresses Skin Inflammation

In research that could help target new treatments for skin cancer, British scientists have identified how human skin suppresses inflammation after exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR). In the study at the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre, healthy volunteers agreed for their skin to be safely exposed to a single, inflammation-causing dose of UVR. Skin samples were taken and researchers examined their immune profile and skin composition over time.

Results showed that the T-cells CD4+GATA3+ and CD8+GATA3+, which help the skin repair itself after UVR exposure, altered skin composition for 14 days. “They could be there to prevent abnormal skin growth or potentially to act as gatekeepers against further inflammation,” says lead author Nathan Hawkshaw, Ph.D. 20

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More of our time is spent indoors than ever before. One of the ways by which nature may improve cognitive function (i.e., the acquisition of and goal-oriented use of knowledge) is by improving memory formation and recall, specifically that of short-term or working memory, and goal-oriented or directed attention; the kind that requires focused effort. By comparing and contrasting 13 studies, a team of researchers has shed light on this complex interaction in research published in Frontiers in Psychology.

The studies used the backward digit span task, which requires participants to invert a series of numbers and repeat them back. All demonstrated significantly improved cognition in nature as compared to urban environments. The benefits of studies like this are two-fold: not only are we learning more about how the brain interacts with its environment, but also how to leverage this interaction to lead healthier, more productive and happier lives.

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The researchers recruited 350 patients diagnosed with heart attacks and early postinfarction angina at a medical center. Half were randomly assigned to receive standard treatment while half were assigned to regular music sessions in addition to standard treatment. In a follow-up seven years later, the patients with music therapy on average had anxiety scores one-third lower than those on standard treatment and reported lower angina symptoms by about one-quarter. They also had an 18 percent reduction in the rate of heart failure; a 23 percent lower rate of subsequent heart attack; a 20 percent lower rate of needing coronary artery bypass graft surgery; and a 16 percent lower rate of cardiac death.

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University of Maryland School of Medicine researchers found that the effects of paternal stress can be transferred to offspring through changes in the extracellular vesicles; small, membranebound particles that transport proteins, lipids and nucleic acids between cells and interact with maturing sperm. They are produced in large amounts in the reproductive tract and play an integral role in sperm maturation. “Connecting with our friends and loved ones by high-tech means or through simple phone calls can help us maintain ties during stressful days ahead,” advises Joshua Gordon, M.D., Ph.D., director of the National Institute of Mental Health.

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Sun Protection

MotherEarthNews.com says we can augment the body’s natural sun protection by increasing consumption of fruits and vegetables that contain vitamins C and B, which are depleted when exposed to the sun. It also recommends natural tanning creams such as a combination of sesame nut oil, anhydrous lanolin and water; the liquid of one large cucumber added to rose water and glycerin; or a blend of fresh mint leaves, water, sesame or coconut oil, one egg yolk, wheat germ oil and lemon juice. Natural sunscreen innovations are emerging: the European Journal of Organic Chemistry reports that synthesizing discarded cashewnut shells holds promise.

Effective UV protection can be attained by donning hats, sunglasses and protective clothing, including

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Seek shade, cover up and avoid the sun between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Be extra careful when the UV index is high; check the daily National Weather Service forecast assessing the risk of sun overexposure at Tinyurl.com/ EPAUVWidget, which offers a widget for smartphones.

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Don’t leave any trash behind, especially plastic straws or bags; it’s best to use metal or bamboo straws and cloth bags. With a stiff breeze, plastics can end up in the water to entangle and choke marine life or break into toxic microplastics that pollute drinking water supplies. The online journal PLOS ONE estimates there are 5 trillion pieces, or approximately 269,000 tons of plastic, already in Earth’s oceans.

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Control What We Can and Let Go of the Rest

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ith the COVID-19 pandemic still affecting us all, Natural Awakenings turned to local small business owners to learn about what they have been doing to handle the crisis, as well as the future they might hope for.

For Goodness Sake, Bonita Springs

For Bruce Ford, owner of For Goodness Sake, a nosedive in the store’s daily sales posed a dilemma—perishable produce and a deli with uneaten soups and sandwiches. “I couldn’t understand why Publix, which is not locally owned, had lines of customers and not one customer took me, a local business owner, up on my offer to open the store any time for a private shopping experience,” says Ford. He reduced his staff and turned to an organic food delivery service for frozen and fresh whole meals, soups and salads. “While we carry pressure-sealed packages of frozen, grass-fed bison from Three Sons Ranch, in Punta Gorda, we are trying to be as vegan as possible,” advises Ford.

Along with reasonably priced, pressure-sealed, healthy takeout meals for $13.99, Ford’s other longer-term strategy includes his newly created coffeehouse ambiance. Locals are enjoying sipping coffee, kava and kratom, as well as kombucha, while relaxing and kibitzing.

Beautiful Health, Naples

Caroline Thonon, owner of Beautiful Health, was hoping for three outcomes from the crisis. “I hope people will consider becoming more responsible for their health and turning to natural immunity boosting activities such as more time outdoors, as well as using more organic and natural products for their health. Whether it’s 24

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food, skincare or supplements, I hope people will question the impact that toxins have on overall health, which is what Beautiful Health is about and what we teach.

“I also hope the global impact leaves people feeling more connected and in service to others in need, which creates a sense of community and oneness. I’d also like to see commercial and residential landlords working with tenants to offer reduced rents, as well as banks and credit card companies providing relief with reduced interest rates and fees. If these things are part of a new normal, we can all be better together,” she says.

As stores and restaurants reopen, Thonon counts on people understanding that supporting the local economy is a necessity not only for small businesses, but also for the social relationships created via face-to-face shopping. “Let’s get back to the days when we knew the first names of our local patrons and talked together about our families and lives,” she says.

Tree of Light Whole Body Rejuvenation, Naples

Dona Parker, Tree of Light owner, is also hopeful that the crisis will shift people toward prevention and wellness, as well as the new technologies and modalities that enhance health. “I stayed busy because customers who come here understand the importance of detoxifying the body with the infrared sauna and how my AARC pod, which provides photobiomodulation therapy with near-infrared, red and green light, helps to strengthen the immune system,” notes Parker.

AHA! Holistic Approach Center for Health & Wellness, Fort Myers

Cindy Carfore’s AHA! A Holistic Approach Center for Health & Wellness remained open to allow Dorothy Rodwell, a clinical psychologist, to handle mental health emergencies and Robert Murdoch, an acupuncture physician, to handle medical emergencies. In the absence of other health practitioners, Carfore covered the front desk.

Recently reopened for classes, only two of the center’s yoga teachers chose to return. Restructuring proved to be easier than anticipated, as the Fort Myers Beach Yoga & Wellness Project was looking for a new home. “Renee Heil, the owner, has practiced yoga for more than 20 years and has a master's degree in exercise

science. Ours is a good collaboration,” says Carfore, who believes that all negative situations have some positive aspects. “I control what I can and let go of the rest. Fear suppresses the immune system and makes us more susceptible.”

Compassion for the community led to the offering of resources at no charge. “Dorothy offers free Conversations on the Edge via zoom on Fridays from 1 to 2 p.m. Renee offers free meditations Tuesdays and Fridays, and Cameron, our web designer and social media person, offers free, five-minute morning meditations,” advises Carfore.

“In Conversations on The Edge, (Facebook.com/AHolisticApproachCenterFortMyers) I’ve covered topics such as there’s no wrong way to meditate, how to break down barriers, and how to handle anxiety and fear, which is contagious,” says Rodwell, who explains that to move beyond the state of fear that many people are experiencing, the body has to change its autonomic nervous system “fight-or-flight” response. “The fight/flight response literally takes the logical and rational mind off-line.”

Yoga, tai chi, exercise, meditation, prayer and chanting can activate the parasympathetic nervous system, easing the fight/ flight response. “When it subsides, the mind is back online,” says Rodwell, who approves of medication when necessary. “People need relief so they can think, which is hard to do when riddled with anxiety and fear.”

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Lainie Sevante Wulkan, president of HCC, took up walking during the pandemic. “I’d been busy and was neglectful in connecting with nature. While walking, I became a better listener and observer of my surroundings, as well as more appreciative and grateful for the beauty around me. It’s a delight to see nature rebooting and resetting throughout the world,” she says.

Working with her leadership team and HCC Director of Community Education Deb Martin, co-owner of Lotus Blossom Clinic, she began offering 10 weeks of free online panel discussions involving chamber members and topics such as how to deal with isolation, boosting the immune system, ways to stay positive and other topics (Facebook.com/HCCFortMyers). Along with regular panel programming on the fourth Saturday of each

month, HCC now holds its monthly membership meetings online at 6:30 p.m. on each second Tuesday.

Wulkan, an optimist, believes the planet will self-correct as collective consciousness moves from a lower density to a higher state of vibration. “I’m hearing people express a new way of looking at life and how they’re making new choices and letting go,” she says.

Lotus Blossom Clinic, Fort Myers

Lotus Blossom Clinic was already a community of 20 health practitioners before the sheltering-in-place mandate. During the crisis, the community found a way to build on its strengths and creative new ways of being in service to the larger community it serves. “David, an acupuncture physician, was the only one allowed to stay open on a limited basis for urgent care,” says Martin, whose long hours during the shutdown included keeping the clinic’s vision actively moving forward, organizing and working with HCC on panel discussions and spearheading the clinic’s online Spoonful Experiences tele-summits. “We were successful with well over 1,500 views on tele-summits and up to 1,000 with HCC’s Thursday night panel discussions (subscribe to Spoonful Experiences on YouTube to see practitioners offer their weekly “teaspoons”).

During the shutdown, Martin did what she always does.

She paid attention to and focused her energy and intention on what she wanted to create in her sphere of influence. “It’s much like what I hear David telling people who feel anxious and stressed. ‘Pay attention to the 15 feet around you and focus only on who and what is in that space, as well as what you can do within it, to feel better.’”

Mystical Moon, Bonita Springs and Fort Myers

A pause was out of the question for Laurie Barraco, owner of Mystical Moon’s two locations. “Without front desk staff, I worked seven days a week in Fort Myers and my husband worked in Bonita. We continued offering phone sessions and coordinating curbside pickups for online orders, which numbered 300 in April.

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ance, support and mini-classes. Since reopening our doors, I’ve noticed an influx of new and repeat clients. I suspect we’re busier now than in season, because people are looking for new ways to grow and take more responsibility for their lives,” says Barraco, who hopes that the COVID-19 pause gave individuals the time to reprioritize their lives. “I’d love to see our local businesses thriving again and individuals healing from old wounds that are surfacing now.”

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Path of Being, Fort Myers

“If we are to take anything from this crisis, it is that we are really the same. We all share the desire for peace, prosperity and happiness. Peace within and in our community. Everyone wants prosperity, to not worry that we can’t take care of ourselves and our family. We all want happiness,” says Teresa Ayers. The Path of Being owner notes that turning off the TV is the first step to subduing anxiety.

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ing work, I’ve noticed that I’m more hopeful now than I would have been if COVID-19 and racial unrest hadn’t happened. It’s shaken people out of their complacency, and now more of us are realizing that as members of the human species, we are connected and living together on this fragile planet, and that it’s time for those who have to help those who don’t have, as well as why we need to consider the good of all, rather than only the few,” she says.

Fareed Zakaria, an American journalist and political scientist, declared that the broader challenge is to lay down a longterm strategy that endures after the crisis of the moment. Perhaps living in the current turmoil and uncertainty will make us realize that our long-term strategy is to adapt and learn to live better with it, rather than rail against it.

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or 10 years, Aga Gotham has been using her esthetician skills at the RB Institute, in Fort Myers, to make her clients appear beautiful on the outside, while her colleague, Robyn Berry, owner of the institute, has been helping many of them to improve their health from the inside-out. The two women are especially appreciative of their working relationship, as well as the friendship they have developed Aga Gotham throughout the years. “Robyn and I truly complement one another,” says Gotham.

“I now work one day a week at the institute. While I used to work nearly every day, I now prefer to be more environmentally conscious and not drive as much. I coordinate all my requests for appointments at RB Institute on one day and see clients at another salon closer to my home and family in Naples,” explains Gotham, a wife and mother of two sons, aged 16 and 11.

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Gotham, who uses all organic and natural skincare products, particularly enjoys performing relaxing facials. “Part of my facials are making my clients feel like they are being taken care of while I’m giving them a treatment. Most of them like to talk to me while I’m doing this. This two-way conversation has led to wonderful relationships, such as the one I’ve had with a client for more than 10 years. We know a lot about each other and our life’s challenges.

Most of my clients are older than me and like to offer me advice,” says Gotham, who is known for her honesty and sincerity.

“The institute was closed for COVID-19, and at the beginning of May we reopened. Many of my returning clients expressed to me that they felt as though their faces looked crappy. I was very sincere when I replied, ‘We don’t look crappy. We all look wellrested and relaxed,’” advises Gotham, whose previous esthetician training in Poland and extensive knowledge of many different skin care lines and applications is the foundation for her critical evaluations of therapies and products when she examines the skin.

Now a U.S. citizen, Gotham isn’t afraid to tell her client’s the truth about their aging skin. “I refer people out when I can’t do what they want. I’m an esthetician and I cannot do the impossible. If you’re 80 and you want to look 30, you likely need the services of a plastic surgeon. I can’t perform that kind of magic,” advises Gotham.

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othing defines the summer season quite like firing up the grill or escaping with a picnic basket to a favorite hideaway. From luscious fruits to gorgeous greens, enjoying a meal outdoors inspires us to eat what is in season and invites us to sip the moment. Most of all, it gives us special time with loved ones or with ourselves.

Ashley English, of Candler, North Carolina, author of A Year of Picnics: Recipes for Dining Well in the Great Outdoors, sees picnics as a delicious excuse to eat healthy and in sync with the seasons. “No matter what time of year you’re picnicking, there’s always going to be something ripe and in season to showcase. We all know that foods eaten at their peak time of ripeness simply taste better, so use your summertime picnic as an opportunity to bite into a ripe watermelon or your autumn picnic as the ideal time to bake an apple crisp.”

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picnicking not only in woodlands and on beaches, but on rooftops. Being open to different times of the day welcomes a shift in mood. “I’m particularly fond of breakfast picnics. They’re an excellent way to clear your head and get motivated, as they’re an activity fully engaging all of the senses. Twilight picnics are another favorite. As the sun begins to set, the light is less harsh and the mood outdoors becomes decidedly quieter. I find picnics during this time of day to be especially relaxing,” says English.

Simple tasks like washing salad greens or whipping up a quick hummus dip the night before a picnic can save considerable time. Traditional picnic baskets are not required, and English recommends vintage suitcases, wooden crates or a backpack, especially if the picnic destination involves an uphill trek. She also emphasizes simplicity: “While a lavish spread with myriad options is quite fun, a simple picnic can be equally enjoyable. A grazing board to-go is quite easy. Pack up a medley of fruits, veggies, charcuterie or cheeses, crackers,

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Grilling “adds a ton of flavor to food without needing to add additional fat or calories. Cooking over fire is also the oldest method of cooking,” says Lindars.

Happily, the health risks associated with barbequing meat over hot coals can be reduced by using flavorful marinades or opting to go vegan.

Reducing temperature decreases carcinogenic compounds associated with grilling meats and can be best accomplished by waiting until charcoal turns to embers or turning the gas grill down a notch or two. Grilling further from the flame on an elevated rack is also a good option. Citrusy or balsamic vinegar-based marinades naturally minimize toxic potential by reducing the formation of unhealthy compounds, studies show.

“You are what you eat and what you eat was eating. Opt for the highest-quality protein possible—grass-fed beef, organic, humanely raised protein,” suggests Lindars. “Make your own marinades and rubs to avoid ingredients like soybean oil and corn syrup. You can easily make your own with simple ingredients like olive oil, fresh herbs, vinegars, sea salt and spices.

Fresh rosemary, lemon zest, juice, sea salt, pepper and garlic with a splash of olive oil makes for an amazing marinade, and can even be paired with grass-fed butter to put on chicken. A basic rub of smoked paprika, sea salt, fresh ground pepper and dash of garlic powder is great on just about anything.”

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spreads and pickles and a little something sweet, and you’ve got all you need to create a memorable meal outdoors.”

Robyn Lindars, of Fort Myers, Florida, author The Healthy Electric Smoker Cookbook: 100 Recipes with All-Natural Ingredients and Fewer Carbs, says, “I love grilled veggies paired with goat cheese and fresh herbs on French or Italian bread. You can add capicola or just stick to veggies for tasty sandwiches that do well in a cooler.”

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Fire-Roasted Gazpacho 3 lb small-to medium-size tomatoes, possibly a mixture of San Marzano and Campari tomatoes (The smaller tomatoes will get more exposure to the grill) 2 large cucumbers 1 poblano pepper 1 head of garlic 8 oz mini-bell peppers 2 tsp white wine vinegar 1 cup water (or more) Dash olive oil 1 Tbsp sea salt (preferably bourbon barrel smoked sea salt) 1 Tbsp black pepper (preferably bourbon barrel smoked pepper) 1 tsp sugar 1 large bunch basil 1 ripe avocado, diced Preheat a charcoal grill for medium direct heat—about 350° F. (Gas works, but will not produce as much smokiness as charcoal.)

Prepare the veggies to go on the grill: wash everything and slice the cucumbers into thin lengthwise pieces; put the garlic cloves onto skewers.

Grill the tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, garlic and poblano pepper until char marks form on all sides.

Remove the veggies and place in a big pot.

Add water.

With an immersion blender, mix everything together until uniform in consistency.

Add the olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper to taste; more water for a thinner consistency; and the basil at the end with one last blend with the immersion blender.

Chill at least 3 hours before serving so the flavors have time to meld together.

Garnish with diced avocado and fresh basil.

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In a blender, whip up unsweetened plant-based milk (almond, coconut or cashew) with a ripe banana, a small handful of dates and a splash of vanilla extract, and pour into popsicle molds.

Combine peanut, almond, sunflower or soy butter with cocoa or carob powder, a tablespoon of plant-based hazelnut creamer and a pinch of salt.

Roll into balls and then add sesame, chia seeds, cinnamon, coconut sugar or chopped dates.

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1 romaine heart per person 1 Tbsp olive oil Sea salt to taste Fresh ground black pepper Parmesan cheese or another hard, aged cheese Prepare the grill for direct heat.

Fruta Picada Yields: 8 to 10 servings A combination of fresh fruit, lime juice and chili seasoning, fruta picada is served at markets and roadsides throughout Mexico.

The combination of spice and salt partnered with sweet fruit is guaranteed to take the edge off of a blistering summer’s day.

Spice Blend 3 Tbsp chipotle powder 3 Tbsp smoky paprika 1 Tbsp plus 2 tsp sea salt 1 Tbsp cumin seeds 1½ tsp celery seeds Fruit 1 pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into spears ½ watermelon, peeled, cut into spears and seeded 1 large jicama, peeled and cut into spears 1 large papaya, peeled, seeded and cut into spears Juice from 2 limes Grind all of the spice blend ingredients together in a spice grinder or food processor or with a mortar and pestle until finely powdered. Transfer to a lidded container with a shaker screen.

Place all of the fruit spears onto a serving platter. Squeeze the fresh lime juice evenly across. Let guests serve themselves as much fruit as they’d like, and then sprinkle with the spice blend.

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Rinse/dry the romaine hearts, drizzle with olive oil, sea salt and pepper.

Grill the romaine hearts on direct heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until char marks form and the lettuce begins to wilt.

Remove the hearts from the grill, grate a generous amount of the cheese on the hearts and add a little more olive oil.

For a crowd, chop the hearts up and put them in a bowl to serve as a large salad on the side of the main course.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Robyn Lindars, GrillGirl.com.

Picnic Recipes

Picnic Safety Tips from Ashley English Use insulated coolers for perishable items.

Before being stored in the refrigerator, cool any foods after preparation to room temperature to be served cold later.

Kalamata Olive Hummus-Cucumber Picnic Sandwiches

Southwestern Red Pepper-Avocado Sandwiches/Wraps

Pita pocket bread, sourdough or other bread of choice 1 can organic chickpeas/garbanzos with original water drained off just a bit ½ cup organic sesame seeds or 2 Tbsp of tahini (½ cup organic, raw, unsalted sunflower seeds can be used in a pinch) 1 tsp cold-pressed virgin olive oil (optional) 1 minced garlic clove ½ cup kalamata olives (whole or halved, drained) Conventional or English cucumber, thinly sliced Organic lemon thinly slivered with skin intact

1 jar roasted red peppers (drained and dried with a towel) or freshly made, oven-roasted peppers 2 fork-smashed avocados or 1 large Florida avocado Salsa of choice, preferably smoky chipotle or sweet varieties Chopped cilantro Bread or wraps of choice

In a blender or Vitamix, add chickpeas with original water, sesame seeds/tahini and a slice of lemon to make the hummus.

Blend until smooth, but don’t over-blend until too thin. Pour into bowl, stir in olives and drizzle with olive oil. Lastly, sprinkle the minced garlic on the top of the hummus and chill for a few hours or overnight.

Generously spoon hummus onto bread or into pita pockets and gently layer thinly, freshly sliced cucumbers and thin slivers of lemon. Optional additions: fresh herbs like oregano, thyme, lemon thyme or mint to add last between the slices of bread or tucked into a pita pocket. Keep in a cooler for picnics.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Marlaina Donato, AutumnEmbers.com.

To assemble sandwiches, slather bread or wrap generously with smashed avocado, then press a roasted red pepper on top.

Spoon salsa of choice and sprinkle with cilantro over all before covering with other slice of bread or rolling a wrap. Keep chilled until serving.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Marlaina Donato, AutumnEmbers.com.

When ready to head out for a picnic, pack ice into the bottom of the cooler and cover it with the food containers.

To make ice last even longer, first place a bag of dry ice on the bottom of the cooler, cover it over with wet ice and place the food atop of it. Keep the cooler lid closed whenever not in use and store it in a shady location upon arriving at the picnicking destination. When returning home, if there is any ice left in the cooler, leftover items are considered safe to consume; if the ice is all melted, the food isn’t safe to eat. Reusable ice packs are also nice to use because they forgo the need to purchase new bags of ice each time. of water at a time until reaching the desired consistency. Pour into bowl and serve immediately with an array of dippers, including organic healthy chips and sliced vegies, as well as outside-the-box options like bok choy, squash or peppers.

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BEYOND FACTORY FARMS ‘Big Meat’ Comes at High Cost

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evin Walker, a Michigan State University professor and author of The Grand Food Bargain and the Mindless Drive for More, says, “Meat is the poster child of industrial food gone awry.” Independent animal farmers are disappearing while factory farms are getting bigger, causing more air, soil and water pollution in rural communities nationwide, reports the Center for a Livable Future (CLF) at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Large industrialized farms known as concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFO) rely on the routine use of antibiotics to both prevent the spread of disease and promote animal growth and weight gain—a practice known to fuel antibiotic resistance and compromise human health.

High Cost of Cheap Meat

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a push toward greater efficiency created the shift to industrial livestock production. However, attempts to maximize production for higher returns at minimal cost come at a price.

For example, a growing body of evidence

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shows that CAFO leads to the social and economic decline of rural communities.

“Research has consistently found that living near a CAFO is associated with an array of negative health impacts, including respiratory disease, mental health problems and certain types of infections,” says Keeve Nachman, Ph.D., director of the CLF Food Production and Public Health Program.

Everett Murphy, M.D., a retired pulmonologist from Kansas City, concurs, “Not only are the odors from factory livestock farms offensive, but individuals living within three miles of industrial animal operations are at risk for serious, life-shortening illnesses and permanent disabilities.”

Concrete reservoirs designed to hold manure present a problem as well, he adds, “They always leak into the groundwater, spreading antibiotic-resistant bacteria and making the source of water to neighboring communities unusable and toxic.”

Joan Olive says she is living proof that exposure to air pollution from factory farms is every bit as harmful as scientists and

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health experts have warned about for years.

On one fateful December day 16 years ago, Olive was outdoors on her family farm near Spencer, Iowa, when she noticed a strong, sickening odor. Feeling nauseous, she went inside, but later that evening, her tongue swelled, she became disoriented and began shaking and sweating profusely.

Olive’s symptoms subsided over the next few days, but since then she has experienced multiple chemical sensitivities, transient symptoms of brain fog, muscle twitching, migraines, and respiratory and circulatory problems. Health experts at the University of Iowa identified the source of the sickening odor as toxic hydrogen sulfide from liquid CAFO waste that had been sprayed on farmland one mile from Olive’s home. In addition to the region’s concentration of hog CAFO, her home sat two miles from 1.5 million chickens.

Today, Olive drinks filtered water and eats organic food to protect her health, but she notices that her symptoms return when triggered by exposure to CAFO air pollution and pesticides. In March, Olive moved to Spearfish, South Dakota, where she’s breathing easier and enjoying time outdoors. But she believes she left behind “thousands of rural residents who are having their lives and health destroyed by Big Ag.”

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by Melinda Hemmelgarn

There Ought to be a Law

“Government oversight and policies designed to safeguard the health of individuals and the environment from these operations have been inadequate,” says Bob Martin, director of the CLF Food System Policy Program.

Citing environmental and public health hazards, the American Public Health Association issued a new policy statement last November calling for a precautionary moratorium on all new and expanding CAFO. It advises a complete halt until additional scientific data has been collected and public health concerns addressed.

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Bypassing Industrial Eating

Many consumers don’t realize that the majority of beef, pork and chicken sold in supermarkets, served in restaurants and distributed to institutions nationwide comes from the industrial food system. According to the Public Justice Food Project, 85 percent of the meat Americans consume is produced by four corporate giants—Tyson, Smithfield, Cargill and JBS—each accused of hiding labor, animal or environmental abuses behind folksy brand names and packaging images.

To shed light on abuses and steer consumers away from industrial meat, the Center for Food Safety created a website that pulls back the curtain on CAFO. It recommends replacing half of the meat we eat with humane, sustainably raised, grass-fed and organic meat, while replacing the other half with plant-based sources of protein such as beans, peas, lentils, nuts and seeds—a dietary approach that benefits our gut microbes and protects us against a host of chronic diseases.

Meat Alternatives

As concerns mount about the health, ethical and environmental impact of animal products, the food industry has responded with more plant-based, lab-grown meat

practices. “Industrial agriculture is absolutely harmful,” reports A Greener World, a nonprofit certifier of the trustworthy Animal Welfare Approved label. But thinking we have to go vegan or purchase fake meat to protect our health or the planet is misguided.

Once you learn how our modern industrial food system has transformed what most Americans eat, you become highly motivated to eat something else. ~Eric Schlosser, author of Fast Food Nation, Chew on This and co-producer of Food, Inc. alternatives. Yet, according to the Food and Technology 2019 report by the market research firm The Hartman Group, many meat replacements rely on highly sophisticated technologies that hardly meet consumers’ definitions of “natural”.

“It’s all about what isn’t on the label,” says Urvashi Rangan, Ph.D., chief science advisor of the GRACE Communications Foundation. According to Rangan, many plant-based and fake meat products are actually ultra-processed foods that contain genetically engineered ingredients and rely on petroleum-based chemicals that are not required to be listed on the label.

“The Impossible Burger introduces over 48 new proteins to the human diet without a thorough safety investigation,” warns Rangan. She questions whether these new meat alternatives are better than meat from animals raised on pasture without routine drugs and synthetic fertilizers.

There’s a big difference between the health and environmental impact of meat from animals raised in feed lots versus those raised with regenerative agricultural

Eating Less, But Better Meat

“Our bodies are designed to be omnivores, and animal products are part of a diverse, real food diet,” says Rebecca Thistlethwaite, director of the Niche Meat Processor Assistance Network at Oregon State University. Thistlethwaite, author of Farms with a Future and The New Livestock Farmer: The Business of Raising and Selling Ethical Meat, believes in ancestral eating and eating as close to nature as possible. She is mindful of portion size and eats only organic and pasture-raised animal foods to avoid synthetic chemicals and pharmaceuticals.

Will Harris, owner of White Oak Pastures, in Bluffton, Georgia, declares, “It’s not the cow, it’s the how.” Harris transitioned his livestock operation from the industrial model to certified humane animal husbandry and sustainable practices that emulate nature. The switch to a pasturebased system yields healthier animals, he explains, and helps take carbon out of the atmosphere and back into the soil.

In Cows Save the Planet and Other Improbable Ways of Restoring Soil to Heal the Earth, author Judith Schwartz describes how grazing animals play a key role in restoring soil health, and therefore human health. “Well-managed pastures and grasslands with ruminant animals can sequester more carbon than they emit, improve soil health and increase groundwater recharge,” explains Thistlethwaite. Plus, both livestock and poultry can make use of inedible feeds that humans don’t consume, such as grass and sagebrush.

Critical Questions to Find and Support Good Food Where does my food come from? Who produced it and under what conditions? Were workers treated fairly and animals humanely? What’s in or on my food? Were pesticides, antibiotics, hormones, genetically modified ingredients or additives used in producing it?

Is it rich or poor in nutrients? What might be the unintended consequences of my food and farming choices? How might those choices affect our environment and future generations?

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Rangan and Harris emphasize that the power of consumer spending can shift the market. However, Thistlethwaite says, “We cannot just vote with our forks, as many people don’t have that luxury.” She urges change at both personal and political levels, favoring incentive-based approaches with fewer subsidies going to the industrial system.

“We need more farmers raising high-quality animals in a humane, ecologically responsible manner,” says Thistlethwaite.

But we also need more small-scale slaughterhouses and meat processors throughout the country to get quality meat to more of our tables.

In addition to farmers’ markets, cooperatives and community supported agriculture, organizations such as the American Grassfed Association and Local Harvest connect consumers directly to farmers using sustainable practices to help rebuild regional food hubs and networks.

“Start with small steps,” suggests Thistlethwaite. “Buy milk from a local creamery, eggs from a farmer in your community or one-quarter cow to fill your freezer from a local, grass-fed beef producer. Reward the farms and ranches that are doing it right by purchasing from them, promoting them, supporting them.”

Melinda Hemmelgarn is an award-winning registered dietitian, writer and nationally syndicated radio host based in Columbia, MO. Reach her at FoodSleuth@gmail.com. Tune into Food Sleuth Radio at kopn.org.

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The COVID-19 health crisis highlights inequalities in how we produce and distribute food. A new bill, the Farm System Reform Act (FSRA), will help to create a more healthy, sustainable and equitable model, by placing a moratorium on new Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (commonly known as factory farms), cracking down on the monopolistic practices of multinational meat corporations and supporting farmers to transition to healthier, pasture-based models and organic farming. To support the FSRA, the Sierra Club has made it easy to contact members of Congress at Tinyurl.com/ BlockFactoryFarms.

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Ada’s Natural Market, Fort Myers

Florida Fresh Meat Company is a thriving family of local, independent local ranchers using sustainable farming practices, raising healthy animals without hormones, antibiotics or steroids. Grass farmers steward the land with ecologically sounds practices, mimicking nature and the natural conditions that allowed the bison to graze the Great Plains and keep the soil fertile for thousands of years.

Location: 7070 College Pkwy., Fort Myers, 239-939-9600. AdasMarket.com. See ad, page 45.

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Dakota is a brand of beef fed only grass and forage from weaning to harvest. Cattle never receive grain, added growth hormones or antibiotics at any time in their lives. Grass-fed organic cattle are raised under the strict standards of the USDA National Organic Program, which includes rules for humane handling, animal living conditions and pasture standards. GMO feed is prohibited.

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Thousand Hills’ mindset for regenerative agriculture considers mother nature as a system that holistically promotes working together to improve as a whole. Cattle have historically always been a part of that system. Herds of bison once roamed the land freely, grazing and moving as the forages were chewed down. Rotational grazing mimics this type of interaction with the land by allowing plants and soil time to rest and regenerate, with the positive impacts of animals grazing (manure as fertilizer and hoof action to stir up seeds).

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CULTIVATING CONTENTMENT

The Spiritual Discipline of Evoking Joy

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ur four-legged friends—from pampered pooch to stray cat— have the inborn ability to seize the moment. No matter what chaotic circumstances may swirl around them, they have a knee-jerk response to spring into playful action or curl up in a patch of inviting sunlight.

As humans, we tend to postpone the smallest of joys and avoid emotional self-care, opting for that extra glass of wine or spending more than usual to feel

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better for a brief period of time. Tending to our own happiness begins by seeing joy not as a mood dependent upon circumstances, but as a spiritual discipline like any other. Emotional well-being is a garden we must weed and water daily, and in turn, our physical health can’t help but be well-nourished by the harvest. Studies through the years have shown that certain sites and organs in the body, including the thymus, immune cells and bone marrow, have receptors for neurotransmitters

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like serotonin, which could explain why cultivating contentment might boost our natural defenses.

Seasoned yogis and meditators often speak of an inner wellspring of joy that can be accessed through a committed practice.

Perhaps joy is less of a mood and more of a frequency that is accessible to all of us when we’re willing to align with its bandwidth. Making it a habit to step outside for 10 minutes to witness a sunset or greet the twilight while dinner cooks can be a beautiful way to advance felicity.

Taking five-minute joy breaks during the workday to listen to a favorite piece of music with earbuds, read a few pages of an inspiring book or notice the clouds is another easy way to tend to happiness. Filling a “joy jar” with lovely memories written on scraps of colorful paper can prompt a spontaneous smile any time of day. Taking a half-hour drive on a pretty back road instead of scrolling through social media can reset depleted emotional reserves.

Today, we can shift our thinking and see contentment as a precious, deserving loved one that needs nourishment like any other. Feeding joy in our lives can pave the daily humdrum road with jewels. In the end, perhaps fostering inner happiness by example is the greatest legacy we can leave behind.

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“The U.S. healthcare system has spent billions of dollars reducing individuality to collective ‘normal limit’ statistics, which insurance providers insist on healthcare professionals applying to all patients regardless of their individual circumstances.

Health care based on insurance coverage dictates the time that I or any other medical professional can spend with a patient for evaluating and consulting with them as a ‘whole person’ and not just a disease,” advises Post, who uses traditional and integrative medicine to create the path to the best solutions, rather than just managing pathology.

Post trained at the Institute for Functional Medicine, the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine and with the Age Management Medicine Group. “The kind of medicine I’ve trained in since becoming an ARNP is the kind of personalized medicine that I visualized in my younger days,” she states. “It wasn’t available in 1984 when I graduated from Boston University’s nurse practitioner degree program.”

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ith its dependence on synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, America’s 63,000 square miles of lawns rely on fossil fuels, put pressure on water supplies and devastate soil, watersheds, animals and people.

Fortunately, green turf can be attained organically, with important benefits. “In addition to protecting public health, eliminating our use of pesticides and fertilizers will allow us to build healthy soil and sequester more carbon as we face climate chaos,” says Mackenzie Feldman, executive director of HerbicideFree Campus, a San Francisco organization working to transition colleges nationwide to organic lawns.

The Harm Done

Homeowner desire for lush swaths of monoculture grass has been fueled by lawn chemical ads equating model families with flawless lawns. Unfortunately, the “green grass of home” isn’t an ideal dream, it’s a nightmare. Research shows that it exposes people to cancer-causing, reproductiveharming and endocrine-disrupting chemicals, many of which are deemed safe by

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government agencies. The Pesticide-Induced Diseases database at BeyondPesticides.org holds myriad studies linking chemicals to asthma, diabetes, autism, lupus, arthritis, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease and cancer. Children are particularly vulnerable to the effects of toxins due to their developing organs.

Exposure to lawn chemicals also comes through the air, on indoor surfaces and in water. A U.S. Geological Survey report found pesticides in 99 percent of urban streams. In mixed land use areas, 100 percent of major rivers and 33 percent of major aquifers were tainted.

While the culture around the aesthetics of landscapes is strong, the tipping point has arrived.

“People are becoming more aware that their children are at elevated risk and that there are deficiencies in the laws that govern toxic chemical use,” says Jay Feldman, executive director of Beyond Pesticides, in Washington, D.C. Lawn chemicals are also feeding climate change. “Not only are they fossilfuel intensive to produce, they harm the biology in the soil and destroy its ability to

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Recent lawsuits and climate change have given activists more power to effect sweeping changes in policy. “This isn’t just a niche idea. We have a mandate, given looming environmental crises, to transform our current chemical intensive systems to organic,” says Jay Feldman.

Organic turf experts have devised methods to grow monoculture grass. According to Ryan Anderson, a community outreach specialist at the Integrated Pest Management Institute of North America and leader of Midwest Grows Green, “Homeowners can keep their lawns organic by increasing cultural controls.” These include aerating, over seeding and mowing high to build the soil, turf and plant system.

While pristine lawns are possible, reconsidering aesthetics is another option. “We could let native plants grow and embrace plant diversity as fundamental to ecosystem resilience,” says Mackenzie Feldman.

Indeed, “weeds” are beneficial. Clover feeds nitrogen to grass, benefits soil organisms and stays green long after turf.

Dandelions were once considered a source of food and medicine, and all parts of it are edible, including flowers, roots and leaves.

Instead of living with weeds, some homeowners are choosing to tear out lawns and put in indigenous plants to attract pollinators and other wildlife. But it takes time for society to adopt new views and front yards can be polarizing.

“You can’t go from zero to hippie in a day. People need realistic goals,” says Carpinone.

Whether someone rents, owns or only has access to shared green spaces, Shaina Rico, founder of The Generation Ground, an Austin-based organization helping farmers launch regenerative businesses, feels everyone must “take ownership of our green spaces. If you are not the one managing the land, ask questions of those

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that are. What are we doing to support the soil biology? Can we achieve the goal without using chemicals? How can we increase soil organic matter?”

Greener Communities

Concerned citizens are asking local governments and school districts to eliminate chemical turf management protocols at parks and schools. Nonprofit campaigns such as Beyond Pesticides, Non Toxic Communities and Herbicide-Free Campus can sometimes send a spokesperson and provide ample data to overcome common objections. “We can show that organic is viable and economical. Organic systems end up reducing costs over time,” says Jay Feldman, who helps install community pilot sites.

Transitioning to organic practices requires a focus on soil health, building up microbial life and organic matter, understanding the ecosystem and creating a balanced ecology. Once in place, it’s a functioning system that doesn’t need much management.

“You can have a beautiful, organic, green lawn that’s safe for all living things,” says Carpinone.

Julie Peterson writes about wellness and environmental issues from rural Wisconsin. Reach her at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com.

Make a Difference Offset climate change and improve health for people and the planet by reaching out to the community or finding helpful experts to assist with local efforts.

Non Toxic Communities (NonToxicCommunities.com) offers resources to create healthier schools, lawns and landscapes throughout the country.

Beyond Pesticides (BeyondPesticides.org) has a database of pest management and lawn service companies that don’t use dangerous pesticides, lawn signs for the organic yard and a sign-up for The Action of the Week to contact elected officials about current issues.

The Integrated Pest Management Institute of North America (ipminstitute.org) provides low-risk pest management solutions for farms, greenhouses, facilities and homes.

Herbicide-Free Campus (HerbicideFreeCampus.org) is working to transition every campus in the country to organic.

The Great Healthy Yard Project (tghyp.com/downloads) has downloads on how to grow without gunk and encouraging others to do the same.

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tephen Dinan, founder and CEO of The Shift Network, is committed to creating a healthy, sustainable, peaceful and prosperous world, as are the 200,000 members of his worldwide organization.

Interested in personal growth and spirituality since his early 20s, Dinan’s core passion has been to shift society, not just the individual. In his book Sacred America, Sacred World: Fulfilling Our Mission in Service to All, Dinan harvests the world’s wisdom and his own experiences to show how humans can grow, evolve and mature psychologically and spiritually, laying out an envisioning process for what’s possible when America achieves its full potential.

Positing that envisioning is not only the work of leaders but of all of America’s citizens, Dinan sheds light on a new sacred conversation and overriding vision that can guide us to finding the will and the way to midwife a new chapter in American history.

What is a sacred worldview?

We have a lot of forces pulling us into our separate identities, whether this is as Americans, Democrats, Republicans or identifying as counterculture or mainstream culture. Bifurcations, which happen when we identify with a part of reality and make the rest wrong, bad or problematic, keep us in a state of suffering.

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just in a few people, a group or political party; seeing the higher, nobler and deeper dimension to all manifest reality that is expressed in humanity’s spiritual and religious impulses. A different way of engaging each other and designing how life works flows out of seeing life as the great mystics do; from a higher vantage point of interconnectedness.

At its heart, what is Sacred America about?

Sacred America, Sacred World is about recognizing our role within the larger whole. It’s about our unity as one human family. When we can redesign our society from this standpoint, we’re fulfilling the deepest principles upon which this country was based. Part of the fulfillment of a sacred vision for our country is building upon our most ancient principles. For example, “E pluribus unum” is a deep metaphysical concept meaning out of many, one. It’s not that all is oneness.

This principle tells us that we evolve out of our “manyness” into our oneness, with each of us having a different role. Our manyness, our individuality, the unique flavors of life, different cultures and languages, is not something we want to erase. We do want to remember that we share this unitive ground and vision, as well as the powerful founding code of liberty, equality and justice for all.

Our country is coded with a mission to lean toward unity, to lean toward oneness. As the melting pot for the world, we integrate more cultures than any other

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country, creating unity from a great diversity of traditions, cultures, philosophies and religions. This is our shared inheritance.

Ultimately, Sacred America, Sacred World is about building a movement of awake, conscious and caring citizens who are powerfully committed to building a new era for America.

How do we do this?

America can fulfill its higher potential and promise in the way that parallels how an individual matures to his or her next level of development. I believe that America’s next level of expression is within each of us, but it requires that we do some internal housecleaning, clearing out the past, letting go of our different political polarizations, being more solutions-focused and more focused on fulfilling our larger mission in service to the globe, rather than just in service to ourselves.

We have to go beyond partisan warfare to embrace those with other political views as our deepest allies. They are also part of the team that is here to help America shine; yes, even the people you can’t stand. In short, we need to open to a vision of possibility for our country, one in which we successfully navigate the crises, polarizations and political warfare of today to create a country that reflects our highest ideals and that truly serves the birth of a new, global era for humanity, one that is peaceful, sustainable, healthy and prosperous.

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings.

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Why are the largest demonstrations in our history against racial discrimination not only an issue for Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC), but also for all of humanity?

Living in a culture that accepts oppression of others holds back the development of everyone. It increases fear, decreases compassion and leads us to think more of personal safety than the good of the whole. If we are to move toward being a global society that honors the sanctity of all life, racism and the effects of racism must stop. Doing so creates a context in which we can all raise conscious children, and black, indigenous and other people of color can have the opportunity to make their full creative contribution to the whole as well.

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GUT TALK TIPS FOR A HEALTHY MICROBIOME

by Melinda Hemmelgarn t’s hard to imagine surrendering control of our minds and bodies to trillions of microorganisms, but an ever-growing body of research from the Human Microbiome Project shows how microbes living in and on our bodies affect and even predict our physical and mental health.

The majority of these microorganisms, or microbiota, live within our large intestine. According to Kelly Tappenden, Ph.D., a registered dietitian and head of the Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition at the University of Illinois–Chicago, we have more microbial cells within our gut than we have human cells in our body.

These microbes help digest food, regulate appetite, produce certain vitamins, synthesize chemicals such as serotonin, metabolize carcinogens and regulate our immune system. She suggests that we think of them collectively as an organ that develops and changes as we age.

“A huge proportion of your immune system is actually in your GI tract,” says Dan Peterson, assistant professor of pathology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Taking care of our gut microbes is paramount during times of stress and risk of infection. In their book, The Good Gut: Taking Control of Your Weight, Your Mood, and Your Long-Term Health, Stanford researchers Justin and Erica Sonnenburg explain how healthy gut bacteria are essential for both metabolic health and strong immunity, adding that the chemicals our gut microbes synthesize behave like drugs— they are absorbed into our bloodstream and influence our biology.

Seattle-based biologist Ann Bikle refers to the colon as an “onboard medicine chest”. Unfortunately, warns Sonnenburg, physicians too often prescribe antibiotics, which wreak havoc on our microbiota, leaving us susceptible to disease-causing organisms.

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The Sonnenburgs define a microbiota-friendly diet as rich in plant-based, high-fiber foods and limited in meat and saturated animal fats. Low-fiber diets contribute to a decline in gut microbe diversity, resulting in a weakened immune system. “Fiber is fuel for the gut,” says Joanne Slavin, Ph.D., a registered dietitian and professor of food science and nutrition at the University of Minnesota-St. Paul. It’s naturally found in fruits, vegetables, beans, peas, whole grains, nuts and seeds.

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Fermentable fibers such as fruit pectin, beta-glucans in barley and oats, and oligosaccharides in beans are metabolized by gut bacteria to produce short-chain fatty acids that provide energy to cells in the colon. Many fermentable fibers are called “prebiotics” because they promote the growth of beneficial gut bacteria. Inulin, for example, is a prebiotic fiber found naturally in onions, garlic, leeks, asparagus, wheat and oats.

Teresa Martin, a registered dietitian based in Bend, Oregon, who researches gut health and disease prevention, recommends 35 to 50 grams of fiber per day to promote diverse, abundant and resilient gut microbes. For those over 50 years of age, the Institute of Medicine recommends 30 grams of dietary fiber per day for men and 21 grams for women. Most Americans get half the recommended amounts because highly processed, low-fiber foods are ubiquitous. Plus, popular gluten-free, keto and paleo diets limit whole grains. When buying packaged foods, check labels carefully and choose those providing at least three grams of fiber per serving.

A Healthy Microbiome for Life

Martin shares the following strategies for developing and preserving gut health: n Choose a vaginal birth, if pregnant; and breastfeed to help establish a healthy microbiome in the baby. n Choose an organic, plant-based diet. Aim for a variety of different plant species each day. n Enjoy fermented foods such as yogurt, kefir and sauerkraut, but be cautious with probiotic supplements. Only use those with proven safety and effectiveness. n Limit “microbial assassins”. Artificial sweeteners and emulsifiers such as polysorbate 80, carageenan and carboxymethylcellulose, typically found in processed foods, can lead to bloating, irritable bowel and inflammation. n Enjoy physical activity; avoid sitting for more than 30 to 60 minutes. n Go outside, enjoy fresh air and play in the dirt. n Reduce stress. Try yoga, meditation and mindfulness. n Sleep six to eight hours each night. n Think about gut microbiota every day, advises Martin. “Anything you can do to help fuel healthy microbes, no matter how small, will make a difference to your health.”

Melinda Hemmelgarn, the Food Sleuth, is an award-winning registered dietitian, writer and nationally syndicated radio host based in Columbia, MO. Reach her at FoodSleuth@gmail.com.

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BALANCING ACT

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surprised by some muscles that are triggered that are otherwise less engaged during traditional exercises. No matter where you start, it only takes a few minutes of balance work a day to make a difference,” says Los Angeles fitness trainer Kollins Ezekh, emphasizing the added benefit of improved posture that naturally reduces lower back stress and resulting chronic pain.

Balance training also packs a positive punch for brain health by focusing the mind and improving cognitive function while lowering stress levels.

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ood balance is something we may take for granted until an unexpected fall brings our attention to a brewing problem. Slower reflexes, unconditioned muscles and changes in eyesight can all compromise balance. Statistics show at least one in three people over the age of 65 suffer from injuries related to falls, but regular core-strengthening balance training, yoga and tai chi can lower the risk considerably.

Marching in place and simple exercises added to a customary after-dinner walk on summer evenings can also go a long way. According to a 2013 study of senior women published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, exercising not only reduces the likelihood of falls by 37 percent, but also the severity of injuries such as broken bones by 61 percent.

“Balance is a skill, and like any skill, it gets better with practice,” says Mike Ross, a Chicago-based performance enhancement

specialist and author of The Balance Manual.

“The problem is people gradually spend less and less time standing and moving around— chasing kids or doing yard work—and spend more time watching television or sitting in front of the computer.”

Whole Body Equilibrium Balance training for all ages helps the body to move fluidly as a singular, balanced unit.

Stephanie Mansour, a Chicago fitness expert and host of the PBS weekly Step it Up with Steph show, says, “Some people who have hip or back pain may have an imbalance: One side is more developed than the other. Other people may feel wobbly during workouts or walking upstairs, or less agile while getting in and out of cars; doing everyday movements. Balance training will help improve those everyday activities.”

Full-body exercises engage core muscles to stabilize movement. “You’ll be

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n Practice walking on stable logs while hiking in the woods or walking in a straight line on the beach. n Take a balance-boosting paddleboard yoga class. n Take a few moments to breathe deeply while balancing on the balls of the feet in the yard or on the balcony each morning.

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Being proactive throughout the day and adopting simple habits have far-reaching effects. “Start in the morning when you’re getting dressed for the day and pay attention to which foot you balance on first to put your legs in your pants. Consciously do the opposite. When you’re drying your hair or brushing your teeth, balance on your tip toes,” suggests Mansour.

Ross recommends staying active in the daily routines. “Make a point of breaking up long periods of sitting like desk work and [watching] television. Get up and play with the kids instead of watching them. If you can, do your own housecleaning and yard work instead of hiring someone. Find a sport that you can engage in as you age. For instance, you might play tennis in your 20s and 30s and then pickleball and Ping-Pong in your 50s.”

No matter what type of training we choose, there’s a way to fit in balance elements. “You can try yoga, where the different poses really challenge your balance strength,” says Ezekh. “When doing weight training, you can do lateral exercises with dumbbells on your shoulders or even squatting movements. You need to use your balance strength to prevent yourself from swaying or toppling over. Even exercises like walking down steps require proper levels of balance.”

A Steady Diet

Vitamin B12-rich foods, including wholegrain cereals, plant-sourced milks, eggs, sardines and nutritional yeast, as well as resveratrol-rich fruits like grapes or blueberries, can help improve coordination and motor function. A 2016 study published in the Journal of Physical Therapy Science

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reveals that women over 60 with higher serum vitamin D levels exhibit better stability and strength in their lower extremities.

Overall, fostering good balance pays off in the long run. Ross notes, “Ideally, the time to start proactively doing activities that stimulate your balance is way before that first fall in your 50s and 60s.”

Marlaina Donato is the author of several books and a recording artist. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

Everyday Tips and Recommendations From Stephanie Mansour, some things to do every day: n When you’re walking to the restroom, do it slowly in a straight line, as if you’re on a tightrope. n If you’re cooking in the kitchen and standing in place, try balancing on one leg while you’re lifting the other one. n Press down through the heel and pull your navel in toward your spine to engage your core.

Unstable blood sugar levels, nutritional deficiencies, blurred vision, inner ear infections and side effects from medication can also contribute to poor balance.

It’s important to find the source of balance issues with a physician.

From Kollins Ezekh, here’s a basic exercise that anyone can do at any age: n Start by simply balancing on both legs, using support if needed. By doing this, you can work on reducing relying on your support and placing your feet closer and closer together with your eyes closed. n When you’re ready, try balancing on one leg. You can do this for 30 seconds at a time and repeat this three to five times.

Don’t forget to make sure you give both legs the same attention. As you get more advanced, you can step it up and balance on one leg with your eyes closed while performing an activity, like hopping in place. In whatever you do, make sure to always work each leg evenly.

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She also offers group and private training sequence coupled with dynamic and static and is available to teach in corporate and stretching that makes for a well-rounded other business settings. complete practice.

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t is difficult for children to make sense of what’s happening in response to COVID-19 as schools close, sports and extracurricular activities stop and many people wear masks. Before these unsettling circumstances took place, one in eight children experienced anxiety disorders, but now parents are reporting that even happy-golucky children that skipped through life have turned clingy; regressing to playing with old toys or becoming withdrawn. “The dramatic change in schedules, reduced social contact and worry about the illness itself can all contribute to the anxiety,” says Eli Lebowitz, Ph.D., director of the Program for Anxiety Disorders at the Yale Child Study Center.

“Some children will also have relatives or friends directly impacted by the virus.”

As the situation improves, so should children’s emotional well-being, but if anxiety lingers, parents can take heart in new research from the center that shows how childhood anxiety can be reversed before it becomes a crippling adult condition. The study of 124 children aged 7 to 14 with anxiety disorders found that when parents made simple behavior changes, their kids’ symptoms sharply decreased 87.5 percent

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of the time and disappeared completely 60 percent of the time. Parents drew closer to their children and felt less stressed themselves, and the kids continued to improve even after the study ended.

According to Lebowitz, lead author of the study, the key is to reduce parental accommodation—actions that parents take to soothe and protect their anxious children, like texting to provide constant reassurances, speaking for a child with social fears or staying with a child that fears separation until they fall asleep. These actions may not be a problem in the short term or in tough times, but when used repeatedly, the child often becomes more fearful, less confident and unable to function in a normal manner.

In a new study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, parents learned in 12 weekly sessions how to slowly pull back from accommodating actions while validating the child’s emotions and conveying confidence in their ability to handle challenges. Notably, a parent-focused program, Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions, produced better results than the control group, in which the children underwent

12 sessions of cognitive behavioral therapy learning to replace negative thoughts with positive ones. More information on this program for parents and therapists can be found at SpaceTreatment.net.

Everyday Anxiety-Busters

Here are some other straightforward strategies that can lower childhood anxiety.

Getting physical. “Encourage your

child to do any kind of exercise: jumping, swinging, running, catch, tag, hopscotch, biking, hiking, skateboarding. These activities are all considered weight-bearing because they place deep pressure on the joints and muscles, which calms their sensory systems that help regulate emotions,” advises Brittany Ferri, a Rochester, New York, occupational therapist specializing in pediatrics and mental health.

Getting outdoors. Sunlight stimulates

the production of vitamin D and moodboosting serotonin, and studies show that even brief nature walks can lower anxiety and improve focus in kids.

Giving them seeds and a shovel.

Planning and working in their own garden give kids a healthy dose of fresh air, physi-

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cal activity and a sense of accomplishment, and growing their own vegetables makes them more likely to enjoy eating them.

Breathing deep. “Parents can teach

children coping skills such as relaxing their body or taking slow deep breaths to help them regulate their anxiety,” says Lebowitz.

For example, a child can lie on their back and pretend to blow up a balloon. Or using a fresh flower, a child can breathe in the scent through the nose for a count of four, hold the breath for the same amount of time and then breathe out slowly through the mouth.

Playing it out. “Parents can help a child role-play what they could do in a situation that they’re nervous about,” says Leigh Ellen Watts Magness, a clinical social worker and play therapist, in Athens, Georgia. “They can create a puppet show where the characters have a similar problem, create a poster about some strategies they might use to relax or have their figurines talk to other toys about how they feel. All of these things help kids process feelings of anxiety.”

Ronica A. O’Hara is a Denver-based health writer. Connect at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

Words Have Consequences

ome words don’t help anxious kids, says University of Minnesota psychology professor Abigail Gewirtz, author of When the World Feels Like a Scary Place: Essential Conversations for Anxious Parents and Worried Kids. “These kinds of statements dismiss, minimize or even punish children for their anxiety, and they teach children that anxiety isn’t important, or worse, is damaging and should be ignored or stuffed away,” she says.

Amanda Walker, a Los Angeles clinical psychologist, advises, “It is important to try and respond to the anxiety with loving kindness, with compassion and openness.

Asking ‘What happened?’ instead of ‘What’s wrong?’ changes the way that a challenge is viewed. Other approaches are, ‘I can see why you might feel that way’, or, ‘It’s okay to be scared; lots of kids feel that way.’”

To reinforce a child’s confidence, “The key is reminding a child of past

things they were afraid of that never came to pass or bringing to the attention of a child the ways that the child was able to face their fear and overcome it,” says Bruce L. Thiessen, a San Diego clinical psychologist. “Past reminders can increase selfefficacy and build self-confidence, which are powerful anxiety buffers. “Children find it all the more difficult to cope with anxiety if they feel that they are alone in their struggle,” he adds. “It is important to reassure them by saying something like, ‘We are in this together. I am here for you.’

It may be important to add, ‘No matter what happens, you and I are going to find a way to be okay.’”

Statements to avoid: “You don’t need to worry. You have nothing to worry about.

I’m the adult, let me do the worrying.

When I was your age, I had much bigger things to worry about.”

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lthough cats and dogs don’t require much more than food, a cozy napping spot and human attention, U.S. pet owners spent $95.7 billion last year on their furry companions, according to the 2019 National Pet Owners Survey Statistics produced by the American Pet Products Association. That’s a lot of products, all of which require packaging, shipping, shopping, consumption and waste that the environment must bear.

Finding eco-friendly alternatives is key to having a pet that doesn’t inadvertently harm the planet.

and leach harmful substances into the pet.

Purchase toys that have minimal packaging and remember that it won’t be any fun to play with if it is constantly stuck under the furniture or falls to pieces during the first roughhouse session.

Soft toys can be salvaged. Tie them in knots, sew them together or braid them into tug toys. Make soft or tug toys by upcycling old towels or T-shirts. Stuff some catnip in an old sock and let the playing begin. Cats can have as much fun with a paper bag as with an expensive toy.

Consider simplicity.

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Pet toys can be costly to the wallet and the environment. Dogs can destroy flimsy items in seconds and the growing number of cat toys under the couch is money out the window. When choosing a toy, consider the pet’s play style. Look for nontoxic natural fiber, recycled, upcycled and locally sourced products. Reject plastic and other toxic materials that degrade 52

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Many chemicals and pharmaceuticals can be replaced with simple, natural products. Essential-oil-based insect repellants are safer for pets and people. Apple cider vinegar contains nutrients, vitamins, minerals and enzymes that can be helpful for the treatment of allergies, urinary tract problems, hot spots, dandruff, ear discharge, eczema and stiff joints in dogs,

according to Organic Pet Digest. Dr. Marc Smith, a veterinarian at Natchez Trace Veterinary Services, in Nashville, advises, “Apple cider vinegar is a good source of potassium and has excellent antibacterial and antifungal properties to boost the immune system.”

A veterinarian trained in traditional Chinese veterinary medicine can often provide natural treatments and preventatives using herbs, essential oils and other natural substances.

Find such a practitioner at tcvm.com.

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Taking a bath in chemicals seems wrong for both humans and pets. Eco-friendly alternatives are available. “We use shampoos without chemicals, preservatives or phosphates,” says Kim Molnar, owner of Salon Fido LLC, in Cross Plains, Wisconsin. “It keeps the dog from inhaling or absorbing hazardous chemicals and keeps the same from washing down the drain.”

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A quality diet is good for the health of pets and the Earth. Many companies use local ingredients, sustainable manufacturing and recyclable packaging. Avoid artificial dyes, preservatives, fillers and chemicals.

According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, an estimated 56 million cats and 50 million dogs in the U.S. were overweight or obese in 2018. Judicious feeding will trim a pet’s waistline and reduce the amount of packaging and bodily waste a pet produces.

“You can reduce the number of products you need by sharing your food with pets. Saving whole-food leftovers reduces waste and helps move pets away from processed food,” says Molnar. “There’s so much common sense involved. Feed them food.” Dogs love cooked sweet potatoes, pumpkin, carrots, broccoli and eggs. Cats can have cooked eggs, rice, spinach, pumpkin, salmon and chicken. Be aware of which foods are unsafe for pets. Some examples include onions, chocolate, bones, avocado and grapes.

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Poop happens. Clean it up right. Kitty’s litter can be nontoxic and kept fresh with regular scooping. Picking up after the pup keeps green spaces clean and limits excess nutrients going to waterways. “If your dog is harboring any type of intestinal parasites such as hookworms, roundworms or whipworms, then the eggs of those parasites can be present in poo and spread worms to other dogs and people,” says Sarah J. Wooten, DVM, CVJ, in Greeley, Colorado.

Dogs and cats may seem to tread lightly on the Earth, but their carbon footprint can be heavy. Help them get green by evaluating what they consume and getting them in step with Mother Nature.

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SUNDAY, JULY 12 Light Code Activations ‫ –ؘ‬9-10:30am. Join for more than an hour of channeled energy, activations and messages. These activations can be shortcuts to ease and grace, healing and prosperity. $22. Goddess I AM, 600 Goodlette Rd N, Naples. 228-6949.

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 1 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 II on 7/8 at 7pm.

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

FRIDAY, JULY 3 Altars and Sacred Space – 2pm. Discover what sacred space is and how to create it. Learn what altars are for and the diversity of altars depending on your belief system. $30. The Labyrinth, 12995 S Cleveland Ave, 108, Ft Myers. RSVP: 939-2769.

SUNDAY, JULY 5 Womb Blessing – Rites of the Munster-Ki – 1:304:30pm. With Dolores Gozzi. Hands-on healing to help balance the archetypes, restore their energies and release blocks. Returns our female nature back to its sacredness and awakens/restores our female energies. $45. Goddess I AM 600, Goodlette Rd N, Naples. 228-6949. GoddessIAM.com.

TUESDAY, JULY 7 Virtual Reiki Share by Zoom – 6:30-8pm. 1st Tue. Join Pattie Carney, Usui and Holy Fire master reiki teacher and others. Open to the general public, whether you have reiki experience or not. Begins with group guided meditation and moves to distance reiki in private chat rooms. Join online a few minutes before 6:30pm. Free. Visit Lotus Blossom Clinic on Facebook. Register: Pattie@pcarney.net.

Reiki Master Class – 7pm. 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. RSVP. The Labyrinth, 12995 S Cleveland Ave, Ste 108, Ft Myers. RSVP: 939-2769.

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 8 Your Animal Companion Is Your Mirror – 11am2pm. A virtual workshop with Pattie Carney, animal communicator. Live life more fully! With your animal friend as your guide, take a deep dive into old beliefs that are keeping you from expressing your true self in the world. $95. Register: 774-209-9393 or Pattie@pcarney.net. See ad on page 11 and news brief on page 16.

Crystal Bowl Meditation – 6:30pm. With Laurie.

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 Bonita Springs. RSVP: 3010655. TheMysticalMoon.com.

THURSDAY, JULY 9 Lee County Chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) – 11:30am-12:30pm. A nonpartisan, nonprofit organization focused on national policies to address climate change. To join, email +FortMyersccl@gmail.com to receive a ZOOM link to access the call. Free.

Meditations for Spiritual Health – 2pm. Learn several meditations and visualizations that are essential for spiritual health and well-being. $30.

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

FRIDAY, JULY 10 Psychic Fair – 5-8pm. Mini-readings with some of Naples’ most experienced psychics and healers.

Services include: mediumship, tarot, reiki, angel, past-life, chakra balancing, intuitive, body scanning, oracle and more. $30/20 minutes. Goddess I AM, 600 Goodlette Rd N, Naples. 228-6949.

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Breath Workshop with Singing Bowls – 7:309pm. With Christar Damiano. RB Institute, Inc, 13550 Reflections Pkwy, Ste 5-502 & 5-502 in the Courtyard. 939-4646. RobynBerry.com.

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 II on 7/20 at 2pm. The Labyrinth, 12995 S Cleveland Ave, Ste 108, Ft Myers. RSVP: 939-2769.

TUESDAY, JULY 14 The Holistic Chamber of Commerce Monthly Meeting – 6:30-8pm. 2nd Tues. Join Fort Myers and Cape Coral members online to network, connect and learn from one another and hear featured speaker Lisa Doyle from Natural Awakenings. She will present what’s new with the magazine and ways to cross market your business between the Holistic Chamber of Commerce and the magazine.

Monthly raffles, gratitude shout-outs, networking and marketing opportunities and something new to learn. $5/guests (up to two times). Members/free.

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 15 Altars and Sacred Space – 7pm. Discover what sacred space is and how to create it. Learn what altars are for and the diversity of altars depending on your belief system. $30. The Labyrinth, 12995 S Cleveland Ave, 108, Ft Myers. RSVP: 939-2769.

FRIDAY, JULY 17 Usui/Holy Fire Art and Master Class – July 17-19.

6-9pm, Fri; 9am–5pm, Sat-Sun. With Pattie Carney, Usui/Holy Fire III reiki master and teacher. Expand your reiki skills with new techniques to incorporate into your reiki practice creating powerful and transformative experiences. Prerequisites: reiki II practitioner for at least six-months. $240 (manual included).

Available online & in person (social distancing, HEPA filter, etc). Lotus Blossom Clinic, 6710 Winkler Rd, Ste 3, Ft Myers. Register: 277-1399.

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Love offering: $20. Goddess I AM, 600 Goodlette Rd N, Naples. 228-6949. GoddessIAM.com.

MONDAY, JULY 20 Reflexology Webinar – 10am-noon. With Alvina Quatrano. The ancient art and practice of reflexology uses specific points on the feet and hands to enhance the natural healing abilities of the body’s corresponding organs and glands. 6 CEs for LMTs. Receive links for class materials and Zoom class. Includes video and manual. $75. Register: 732-266-5276. AOHMassage.com.

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SATURDAY, JULY 18 The Food Healing Oracle Deck: Reader’s Certification – 9am-5pm. With Joanna Salerno and Lainie Sevante Wulkan. A comprehensive course that includes learning the deeper meanings of all 60 cards of The Food Healing Oracle Deck, the fundamentals of the book’s contents which include food healing, nutrition, color and chakra therapy, nature’s five elements, intuitive development, divination, eight sacred spreads, working with adults, children and those with health challenges. Plus, how to create a business using The Food Healing Oracle Deck. $475. FoodHealingDeck.com/readercertification-program.

Psychic Fair – 11am-4pm. Mini-readings with some of Naples’ most experienced psychics and healers. Services include: mediumship, tarot, reiki, angel, past-life, chakra balancing, intuitive, body scanning, oracle and more. $30/20 minutes. Goddess I AM, 600 Goodlette Rd N, Naples. 228-6949.

GoddessIAM.com.

SUNDAY, JULY 19 Sacred Sounds Equinox, New Moon, Eclipse Ceremony – 5:30pm. Join Dana House to connect to the divine spark within through the energies of the grace-filled gongs and the blissful bowls using 3-D mandalas and ancient aromatic blends to enhance our powers of creative expression. $20. RB Institute, Inc, 13550 Reflections Pkwy, Ste 5-502 & 5-502, Ft Myers. Fort Myers. RSVP: 571-5234. Quantum Healing-SacredSounds.com.

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New Moon Circle – 6-8pm. Sacred new moon gathering to support, listen, love, laugh and heal with others. Dance, cry, howl, drum, meditate and

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Your Animal Companion Is Your Mirror – 11am2pm. A virtual workshop with Pattie Carney, animal communicator. Live life more fully! With your animal friend as your guide, take a deep dive into old beliefs that are keeping you from expressing your true self in the world. $95. Register: 774-209-9393 or Pattie@pcarney.net. See ad on page 11 and news brief on page 16.

Crystal Bowl Meditation – 6:30pm. With Laurie.

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: 939-3339.

TheMysticalMoon.com.

Meditations for Spiritual Health – 7pm. Learn several meditations and visualizations that are essential for spiritual health and well-being. $30.

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

SATURDAY, JULY 25 Psychic Faire – 10am-4pm. Join for monthly reduced special on readings and services. 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 BioMat treatment, including EFT or chakra clearing and cleansing. $25/25 minutes.

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

Intuitive and Energy Healing Support – 2-3:30pm.

Online panel discussion hosted by Holistic Chamber of Commerce Fort Myers Chapter. Free. Info: Facebook.com/hccfortmyers. See ad, page 55.

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SUNDAY, JULY 26 The Food Healing Oracle Deck: Reader’s Certification – 9am-5pm. With Joanna Salerno and Lainie Sevante Wulkan. A comprehensive course that includes learning the deeper meanings of all 60 cards of The Food Healing Oracle Deck, the fundamentals of the book’s contents which include food healing, nutrition, color and chakra therapy, nature’s five elements, intuitive development, divination, eight sacred spreads, working with adults, children and those with health challenges. Plus, how to create a business using The Food Healing Oracle Deck. $475. FoodHealingDeck.com/readercertification-program.

Adopt-A-Student Fundraiser – 11am-2pm. Hosted by the Multicultural Centre of Southwest Florida to kickoff the 21st annual Big Backpack Event, a back-to-school festival and school supply giveaway.

Each $10 donation will “adopt a student” for the 2020/2021 school year and provide them with a new backpack and school supplies, including notebook paper, folders, Crayola crayons, Elmer’s glue, pencils, pens and more. The Skatium, downtown Fort Myers. Info: Info@MultiCultural-Centre.org or Multicultural-Centre.org.

NFSH The Healing Trust Community Healing Circle – 6:15-8:45pm. Join to receive the gift of energy healing therapy. Refresh, regenerate and bring love into your being. Arrive at 6:15pm to register. No walk-ins. $20 at event by check to Karen Coratelli-Smith or cash. Unity of Naples Church, 2000 Unity Way, Fellowship Hall, Naples. RSVP: 692-9120. kSmith727@comcast.net.

WEDNESDAY JULY 29 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. RSVP. The Labyrinth, 12995 S Cleveland Ave, Ste 108, Ft Myers. RSVP: 939-2769.

plan ahead SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 House of Gaia Safe Car Parade Fundraiser – 10:30am-noon. Help raise funds for the nonprofit House of Gaia, in Naples, and support St. Matthew’s House and the Guadalupe Center Immokalee. Par-

and teacher. Reiki is an ancient Japanese healing technique. Learn hands-on reiki for yourself and others, and how to send reiki to those at a distance. Plus time for practice. $190 (manual included). Available online and in person (social distancing, HEPA filter, etc). Lotus Blossom Clinic, 6710 Winkler Rd, Ste 3, Ft Myers. Register: 277-1399.

ticipants can stay in their cars to donate funds via checks or PayPal to the facility that serves as a safe center for our special needs community and food and essential products to the two nonprofit organizations that assist in-need individuals and families that are the most vulnerable. Requested supplies to donate include sealed and packaged rice, beans, grains salt and oil, along with soap, toothbrushes and toothpaste, diapers, wipes and face masks. 1660 Trade Center Way, Ste 1, Naples. Info/register by Jul. 25: 290-7008 or HouseOfGaia.org. See news brief on page 16.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 22 Usui/Holy Fire Reiki I & II Workshop – Aug 22-23. 9am-5pm. With Pattie Carney, reiki master

SWFL SpaceCon Comic and SciFi Convention – 10am-7pm. Features special guests from the film and comic book industries, vendors, gaming, costume contests and more. Special guests, vendors, drop-in gaming, game demos from 10am-6pm.

Kids and teens costume contest starts at 4pm.

Adult costume contest starts at 6pm. Tickets: $15/ages 13 and up at the door. $12/advance, in costume or with official SWFL SpaceCon shirt. $5/ages 5-12. Crowne Plaza Hotel, 13051 Bell Tower Dr, Ft Myers. Crowne Plaza Hotel, 13051 Bell Tower Dr, Ft Myers. Info: 482-2900. swflSpacecon.com.

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4 Swim with Dolphins in the Bahamas – Oct 4-10.

Co-hosted by Pattie Carney, animal communicator, reiki master and teacher. Wildquest trip to the Bahamas featuring swimming with dolphins. After a chartered flight from Fort Lauderdale, activities include catamaran sailing in open water, swimming and snorkeling, homecooked meals, small animal communication lessons, meditation and circles. $2,250 (upgrades available). Info: 774-209-9393, Pattie@pcarney.net or Wildquest.com. See ad on page 11 and news brief on page 16.

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practic Studio, 12655 New Brittany Blvd, Ste 13W, Ft Myers. 243-8735. FortMyersChiroStudio.com.

NOTE: All calendar events must be received via email by the 10th of the month and adhere to our guidelines. Submit print and online events at swfl.Natural Awakenings.com/pages/calendar-listings. Email NAMCalendar@Natural Awakenings.com with any questions. No phone calls or faxes, please.

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. Cheryl: 603702-1898. FoodAddicts.org.

daily Virtual Yoga with Chairs – Mon-Thur. 9-9:45am.

With Kandy Love. Start your day with love and yoga and chairs via Zoom. Class content: breathing, grounding, immune system enhancing, focusing and quieting.

Free/donation. Info: YoginiKandy62@gmail.com.

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.

sunday Restorative Yoga – 5pm. With Miriam. Love Yoga Center, 4949 Tamiami Tr N, Ste 204, Naples. 6929747. LoveYogaCenter.com.

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. Alternate location is the downtown library. Check for updates on Facebook page: Fort Myers Drum Circle.

monday Gentle Yoga – 9:15-10:15am. Gain flexibility, mobility, and balance using gentle movements and breath to calm and relieve stress. Emphasis on seated postures and standing balance. This class is suitable for beginners. $20/person. Dim Jandy Ranch, 13151 Pinto Ln, Ft Myers. 651-283-7590.

DimJandy.com/classes.

Virtual Mat Yoga Combo (Chairs & Mat) – 6-6:45pm. Also Wed. Via Zoom. Class content: breathing, grounding, immune system enhancing, focusing, and quieting. Free/donation. Info: YoginiKandy62@gmail.com.

Journey Within Meditation – 6-7pm. Join likehearted people for a guided meditation with crystal singing bowls. Comfortable meditation seats and blankets provided. Bring water to drink and an open heart. Free. Donations accepted. Kunjani Craft Coffee & Gallery, 780 Seagate Dr, Naples.

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2nd Tues. Join members online to network, connect and learn from one another and hear featured speakers. Monthly raffles, gratitude shout-outs, networking and marketing opportunities and something new to learn. $5/guests (up to two times), members/free.

Facebook.com/hccfortmyers.

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.

wednesday Vinyasa Flow – 7am. With Jenn. Love Yoga Center, 4949 Tamiami Tr N, Ste 204, Naples. 692-9747.

LoveYogaCenter.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.

Virtual Qiqong with JaySun – 10am. With Jason Wechs on Facebook. Time for blue skies and palm trees with your meditative qigong master and Lotus Blossom Clinic affiliate. Facebook Page: Jason Wechs. Info: LotusBlossomClinic.com.

Chi Yoga – 4pm. With Sue. Love Yoga Center, 4949 Tamiami Tr N, Ste 204, Naples. 692-9747.

LoveYogaCenter.com Virtual Mat Yoga Combo (Chairs & Mat) – 6-6:45pm. Via Zoom. Class content: breathing, grounding, immune system enhancing, focusing and quieting.

Free/donation. Info: YoginiKandy62@gmail.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.

Gentle Yoga – 6-7pm. Gain flexibility, mobility and balance using gentle movements and breath to calm and relieve stress. Emphasis on seated postures and standing balance. This class is suitable for beginners. $20/person. Dim Jandy Ranch, 13151 Pinto Ln, Ft Myers. 651-283-7590. DimJandy.com/classes.

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.

A Search for God Edgar Cayce Study Group – 6-8pm. New members welcome. Unity Church of Ft Myers, 11120 Ranchette Rd. Info: 850-556-7604.

UnityOfFortMyers.org.

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The Holistic Chamber of Commerce Fort Myers and Cape Coral Monthly Meeting – 6:30-8pm.

COVID-19 Antibody Testing – Noon-3pm. Offering antibody serum testing. $214. Fort Myers Chiro-

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Crystal Bowls Meditation – 6:45-7:45pm. With Jenny Hong. Experience the healing power of sound vibration with quartz crystal singing bowls.

Participants will comfortably lie down or sit while the frequencies reverberate throughout the body, bringing it back into a state of harmonic resonance and promoting deep relaxation and healing on all levels. Ft Myers. LotusBlossomClinic.com.

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The Spiritual Way – 8pm.Virtually via Facebook Live on the device of your choice (phone or computer). Join in the “zoom room” for a full hour of inspiration, guidance, the opportunity to share and ask questions, and to receive personal prayer from Mark Anthony Lord. Hosted by Unity of Naples. Love offering. UnityNaples.org/the-way-of-mastery.

friday Virtual Mat Yoga with Props – 9-10:30am. With Kandy Love. Via Zoom. Class content: breathing, grounding, immune system enhancing, focusing and quieting. Free/donation. Info: YoginiKandy62@ gmail.com.

Gentle Flow – 4pm. With Heather. Love Yoga Center, 4949 Tamiami Tr N, Ste 204, Naples. 6929747. LoveYogaCenter.com.

NFSH The Healing Trust Community Healing Circle – 6:15-8:45pm. 4th Fri. Join to receive the gift of energy healing therapy. Refresh, regenerate and bring love into your being. Arrive at 6:15pm to register. No walk-ins. $20 at event by check to Karen Coratelli-Smith or cash. Unity of Naples, 2000 Unity Way, Fellowship Hall. RSVP: 692-9120. kSmith727@comcast.net.

saturday 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.

Intuitive and Energy Healing Support – 2-3:30pm. 4th Sat. Join Holistic Chamber of Commerce Cape Coral Chapter Members to explore the varied modalities of intuitive and energy healing support. This panel is a virtual, online panel held live on both Fort Myers - Holistic Chamber of Commerce Facebook page and HCCSWFL YouTube page at https://bit.ly/2B0kG7c. Free. Facebook. com/events/580699749513713.

SWFL Community Drum Circle – 6:30-8:30pm.

3rd Sat. Meets once a month (check Facebook for updates). Drummers of all nations and spectators are welcome to attend for community drumming, dancing, hula-hooping and self-expression. Meet at the bandshell. Cambier Park, 755 8th Ave S, Naples.

Facebook group: SWFL Community Drum Circle.

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FOR RENT FOR LEASE – New Executive Wellness Suites $400-$550 month/lease at RB Institute, Inc. Must have Florida state license, liability insurance and occupational license. 13550 Reflections Pkwy 5-503, Ft Myers. 239-939-4646.

LUXURY TREATMENT ROOMS available in professional Pilates & Therapeutic Wellness Center. Perfect for massage, nutrition, electrolysis or similar. Located close to Pelican Bay and Park Shore just off Tamiami Tr North and Pine Ridge, in North Naples. From $410/mo. Call Jim at 398-5578.

SERVICES INSURED WITH YOGA MAMA –Tara Mina, Independent Insurance Agent, protecting Florida families, offering health/wellness benefits, survivor benefits and income protection. Call 239-989-5229 or email TaraMindful108@gmail.com.

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ACUPUNCTURE ACUPUNCTURE CARE OF NAPLES

Charles Caccamesi, Acupuncture Physician, DOM 501 Goodlette Rd N, Unit D100, Naples 239-877-2531 • AcupunctureCareNaples.com New England School of Acupuncture graduate with 30 years experience. Charles specializes in complex symptomology, chronic pain conditions, expert FDA-approved low light laser therapy for pain.

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

Licensed acupuncture physician with 28 years experience in acupuncture and Chinese medicine.

Experienced in pain management, women’s health, insomnia, migraines, digestion issues and much more. See ad, page 12.

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Acupuncture – Oriental Medicine David Martin, AP, DOM Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Estero, Bonita 239-277-1399 • LotusBlossomClinic.com Offering acupuncture treatment to U.S. Veterans at no out-ofpocket cost. Requires referral thru a V.A. doctor. Dr. David Martin, AP, treats pain, other chronic conditions and PTSD using acupuncture, e-stim, cold laser, acupressure and Chinese medical massage.

See ad, page 15.

PHYLLIS C. WEBER, AP

Acupuncture/Oriental Medicine 6249 Presidential Ct, Ste E, Ft Myers 33919 239-841-6611 • GulfCoastAcupuncture.com Specializing in pain, chronic disorders, overall wellness, allergy treatments (NAET) and kinesiology.

Acupuncture stimulates the body’s ability to heal all on its own! AP771.

COSMIC MOTHER DIANE DALPE, MPA-LRM

Co-Creator of "Tell A Fortune by Daphne" App 239-919-3724 • TellAFortune.com Renown TV and radio personality and intuitive life coach uses her patented deck of cards (cardomancy) to channel insightful answers and predictions for wise decision making related to relationships, finances, career and health issues. 20% discount on services when mentioning this ad.

AYURVEDA CHRISTINA CARLIN, AYURVEDIC PRACTITIONER

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

MA0023929, MM0008584, FB0716888. See ad, page 6.

BIOFEEDBACK FIREFLY WITHIN, LLC

Karin S Wolfe, CBS Bonita Springs • 239-980-3257 FireflyWithin.com • Info@FireflyWithin.com Certified Biofeedback Specialist by the Natural Therapies Certification Board. Testing nearly 7,000 patterns in your body, mind and spirit, and providing energy to the most imbalanced areas creating a space for healing. A consultation and report is provided with each session. CBS#5563.

BODYWORK ART OF HOLISTIC MASSAGE Est. 1991 Alvina Quatrano, LMT FL MA 50896 For Info or Appt: 732-266-5276 AOHMassage.com

Remote sessions by donation during COVID-19 call or Zoom.

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

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

Doula services. MA35358.

STUART WRIGHT, ND

Certified Advanced Rolfer Advanced Cranial Therapist Advanced Visceral Therapist Certified Movement Educator Naturopathic Wellness Consulting

By Appointment: 239-272-6443 Over 30 years excelling in quick pain relief. Specializing in back pain, structural integration & alignment, all joint-pain-related issues, mobility improvement, sports injuries, non-chiropractic spinal release. MA36890.

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

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

COLON THERAPY RB INSTITUTE, INC.

C. Robyn Berry, LMT, CRR, CCT, CLDT 13550 Reflections Pkwy, 5-502 & 5-503, Ft Myers • 239-939-4646 • RobynBerry.com Since 1994, gravity-enclosed UV/ Oxygen/Ozone sterilized medicalgrade water colonics, therapeutic, relaxing, chair, sports, prenatal massage, Craniosacral/SER, Heart Centered therapy, manual lymph drainage & XP2 System, visceral manipulation, HALO Photonic Blue-Violet Laser Botanical System, Asyra/Quest4 MSA Bio Meridian Stress Analysis, ear candling, Lakota YLEO Raindrop Therapy, Tuning Fork/Crystal/Bowls Therapy, reflexology, MPS, cupping, ozone steam cabinet and applied ozone therapies, infrared sauna, ionic foot detox by AMD, BEMER sessions, Power Plate, Hyperbaric Chamber, PER 2000 PEMF and notary. MM7376. See ads, pages 17 and 37.

DENTAL HEALTH ROGER J. PINT, MPH, DMD

9200 Bonita Beach Rd, Ste 111 Bonita Springs, 34135 • 239-676-8730 BonitaDentalStudio.com Dr. Pint can join your health journey and play a role in minimizing toxicity; this includes protection while removing dental materials plus consultation. All X-rays are digital and minimal. See ad, page 21.

DENTISTRY LASER DENTISTRY

Mark Corke, DDS 1550 Matthew Dr, Ft Myers 33907 239-936-5442 • FortMyersLaserDentist.com Dr. Corke enjoys working with holistic patients and practitioners on the journey to wellness. His practice “gets it” and is worth the trip to Fort Myers to experience his many services. From dental lasers to ozone he has many tools and a sympathetic ear. See ad, page 14.

ENERGY HEALING REV. KAREN CORATELLI-SMITH

nfsh-TheHealingTrustTrainingusa.org HugsForHappiness.com 239-692-9120 • KSmith727@comcast.net Certified instructor & practitioner, NFSH-The Healing Trust & ThetaHealing. Past Life Regression Counselor, Shaman Mesa Carrier, CranioSacral therapy, Esoteric Healing, Seraphim Blueprint, spiritual counselor.

ENERGY MEDICINE HILLIS PUGH

Soul Mentor & Energy Facilitator 773-569-2527 Hillis@HillisPugh.com • HillisPugh.com Let's release old thoughts, patterns and energy! Hillis is a certified psychic medium, reiki and Lemurian Light energy practitioner.

Let's co-create a deeper soul connection together. 10% off all services for NA readers.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE NAPLES CENTER FOR FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

Carol L. Roberts, MD 800 Goodlette Rd, Ste 270, Naples 34102 239-649-7400 • HughesCenterNaples.com Carol L. Roberts, M.D. has practiced functional/integrative/holistic medicine for 25 years. She provides patients with testing to uncover causes of chronic illness, guidance in resolving health issues and education to assist the patient in her own healing. She is Medical Director at the Naples Center for Functional Medicine, formerly the Hughes Center. See ad, page 63.

ZORAYDA “JIJI” TORRES, MD, ABIHM, IFMCP

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

WELLBRIDGES, INC

9200 Bonita Beach Rd, Ste 213, Bonita Springs 239-481-5600 • 239-481-5603 fax DebPost.com Comprehensive, fully integrated health care individualized for adults and children. Chronic fatigue, male and female hormone imbalance. Digestive disorders, women’s health care, autism, ADHD and related issues. See ad, page 21.

AHA! A HOLISTIC APPROACH CENTER 15971 McGregor, Ft Myers • 239-433-5995 AHolisticApproachCenter.com

Offering many natural healing options in a single location: acupuncture, clinical psychotherapy (RRT, hypnotherapy, couples therapy), energy work, therapeutic massage, Transformational Breath®, full-spectrum infrared sauna, classes (yoga, tai chi, stretch ’n strength), workshops, retail therapy and more. See ad, page 52.

EYES WIDE OPEN

239-948-9444 • SilviaCasabianca.com Neuroscience-based, holistic counseling (via televideo) to help you regulate emotions, cope with change, stress, depression or anxiety.

Empathic parenting guidance. Sliding scale. Online CEUs for health professionals. Call for further information.

NATURAL & ORGANIC MARKET ADA’S NATURAL MARKET

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

1000s of gluten-free items. See ad, page 45.

HEALTHY DINING FOOD & THOUGHT ORGANIC FARM MARKET & CAFÉ

2132 Tamiami Trl N, Naples 239-213-2222 • FoodAndThought.com Open Mon-Sat 7am-8pm.

Florida’s only 100% organic market and café. Fresh produce delivered daily. Homemade breakfast, lunch and dinner. See ad, page 10.

HOLISTIC CENTER ACCESS HOLISTIC HEALING & HYPNOSIS

9853 Tamiami Trl N, Ste 215, Naples 239-776-2211 • AccessHolisticHealing.com Info@AccessHolisticHealing.com Certified. Now offering online-hypnosis sessions. Call for free consultation. Offering wellness coaching.

Light and sound therapy to heal stress, change behaviors and relieve pain from arthritis, neuropathy, etc.

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The newly-formed company’s products include a variety of essential oils and waters, and its unique business model eliminates overhead costs by connecting customers directly with farmers.

NUTRITION D-SIGNED NUTRITION, LLC

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See ad, page 22.

MARCY HESS, BS

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