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Healthy Habits Trying to eat well, exercise, meditate and do all the other recommended activities for optimal health while juggling our daily responsibilities can feel overwhelming.

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When I learned about the power of first thoughts as we greet a new day, I began to replace negative or worried mental chatter with empowering affirmations that supported what I wanted to experience. Before long, I had a new habit that helped start my day off on a positive track.

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Self-Realization Fellowship World Convocation

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o commemorate the 100th anniversary of the arrival in the West of Paramahansa Yogananda and his founding of Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF), the 2020 Self-Realization Fellowship World Convocation, a free global online spiritual gathering, will be presented from August 9 through 15.

The event will bring thousands of seekers together for spiritual renewal and upliftment during these challenging times and an immersion in the yoga meditation teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda (Autobiography of a Yogi), widely regarded as the father of yoga in the West. All sessions will be free, led by SRF monks and nuns, and livestreamed on the organization’s website.

This spiritual gathering will provide strength, solace and spiritual guidance to seekers through the power of group meditations, united prayer, kirtan and talks on the yoga teachings of Yogananda. The convocation, ideal for those that are new to meditation or want to deepen existing practices, is a practical way to explore yoga meditation with one of the oldest and most respected yoga organizations in the country and meditate online in real time with like-minded yogis worldwide.

For more information or to register (required), call 323-225-2471 or visit Yogananda.org/ convo2020. See ad, page 29.

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rganic Skincare & Bodyworx, in Naples, is providing 20 percent off on all of its products and services throughout this month. While applicable to all customers, the savings can be especially well suited to refresh and prepare teachers returning to their roles with the planned reopening of schools, and moms that have been taking greater care of their children this summer, with some returning to work. Services include facials, makeup, massage, spray tanning, waxing, microdermabrasion and LED light therapy.

Location: 13240 Tamiami Tr. N., Ste. 207. For more information or to make an appointment, call 239-514-4494 or visit OrganicSkincareAndBodyworx.com. See ad on page 3, including coupon that can be honored at time of purchase.

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Lotus Blossom Clinic Launches New HOPE Program

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o-owners and natural medicine teachers Dr. David Martin and Deb Martin, along with other healing practitioners at the Fort Myers-based Lotus Blossom Clinic, are launching a new, three-part offering, HOPE: Creating a Personal Health & Wellness Vision.

The program will debut from 1 to 2:30 p.m., August 29, on the YouTube Spoonful Experiences channel offering helpful information on many subjects, and on the clinic’s Facebook page with groups forming afterward to provide ongoing support and continue the momentum.

“As we move forward, looking to create a ‘new normal’, what area of your life needs some attention and change?” says Deb Martin. “Do you need a change in eating choices? Maybe a full body reboot?

How about your sleep patterns—are they healthy? Use this time of change and for many, deep reflection, as well as sadness and loss. Convert this to a new vision to energy and give you a trajectory.”

Admission is free. Location: 6710 Winkler Rd., Ste. 2. For more information, preregister (suggested) and a list of program focus areas, call 239-277-1939 or visit LotusBlossomClinic.com or Facebook. See ad, page 37.

Holistic Chamber Offers Five-Minute Marketplace Events

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eginning this month, the Fort Myers and Cape Coral Holistic Chamber (HCC) will provide special offers from select members online for the public from noon to 12:30 p.m. each Friday. In the Five-Minute Marketplace sessions to be conducted live on Facebook, two to five HCC members will talk about their products and services, plus share special offers.

Massage, reiki, acupuncture, coaching sessions, essential oils, salt lamps, nutritional products, discounts at member cafes, spas, meditations, environmental products and more will be made available. BOGOs, deep discounts, flash sales, freebies and more will also be offered during the events and some will continue to be provided for a limited time afterward.

“We wanted to create a live marketplace of sought-after holistic products and services that are available locally and sometimes unknown,” says Lainie Sevante Wulkan, HCC president. “With this opportunity to showcase our members’ businesses, the community will get the chance to try out a product or service at an absolutely great deal.”

For more information or to participate, call 239-785-0809, email FortMyers@ HolisticChamberOf Commerce.com or visit Facebook.com/hccfortmyers and Facebook.com/hcccapecoral. See ad, page 51.

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Learn the 7th Path Self-Hypnosis System

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ichele Durham, of Access Holistic Healing, will present a series of five, live, weekly Zoom classes on the first five recognitions of the 7th Path Self-Hypnosis System beginning at noon and 7 p.m. on August 5. It’s a mind-body-spirit approach and journey of self-transformation that combines the benefits of meditation with the power of self-hypnosis to help people make positive changes in their lives.

The curriculum includes learning about recognition; the meaning, significance and application of key terms such as delta, echo; self-hypnosis techniques; and how to know if 7th Path Self-Hypnosis is being done correctly.

Cost: $299 for five sessions, including a 72-page workbook. For more information or to register, call 239-776-2211, email AccessHolisticHealing@gmail.com or visit AccessHolisticHealing.com/events. See ad, page 17.

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da’s Natural Market, in Fort Myers, has added a new healthy and delicious smoothie at its organic juice bar. The Immunity Smoothie consists of strawberries, mango, pineapple, ginger, coconut milk, orange juice and vitamin C powder.

The importance of boosting immunity is more important now than ever due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Another item that fills this need on their menu is Flu Fighter Juice, a 100 percent organic treat that contains many healthy ingredients and nutrients. Smoothies and juices are great for individuals that want a more flavorful or filling option to get the nutrients and vitamins they need.

Location: 7070 College Pkwy. For more information, call 239-939-9600 or visit AdasMarket.com. See ad, page 14.

Path of Being Expands Online Services

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heresa Ayers, owner The Path of Being, is expanding many online services through Zoom this month at her Fort Myers facility. The development represents another reopening step during the current pandemic crisis for the business that began with reviving retail product offerings and intuitive readings Theresa Ayers in June.

Three tarot talks can be attended at the store from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on August 1, 15 and 29 (20 minutes for $25). A Spiritual Intuition, Opening Your Gifts workshop will inform address expanding awareness from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on August 6 ($25). Online attendees will Awaken the Divine Feminine from 7 to 8 p.m. on August 20 ($10). Crystal Workshops for beginners and other classes are also being offered.

Ayers says what she provides is especially suited for people looking for a community of like-minded individuals. and that the online expansion offers safe alternatives to joining classes and receiving intuitive readings.

Location: 15248 S. Tamiami Tr., Ste. 300. For more information on all classes and workshops, call 239-437-5141, email TKAyers@ gmail.com or visit ThePathOfBeing.com. See ad, page 39.

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sychic readings by Julie Johnson, of Cape Coral-based Psychic Visions, are being offered either in person or by phone. The licensed psychic medium clairvoyant who has been providing readings in our area since 1995 uses her abilities to foster “the insight you need to make positive change. After one session, you will have the clarity and answers you have been searching for.”

She relates that providing insights can help people make positive changes to help with relationships and soulmates, career and personal decisions, channeling, connecting with past lives and restoring positive energy. “I did not receive any schooling nor study books to learn how to read cards or use any tools to give accurate readings; you truly must be born with a gift of psychic and spiritual abilities to predict future outcomes, feel energy and connect with spirits,” she says. “I truly embrace my gift and developed it to the highest level because I know it was meant to be used to help guide people.”

Cost: $25 for standard reading; $50 for full reading, including personalized meditation. Location: 2302 Del Prado Blvd. S. For more information or to make an appointment, call 239-573-1777 or visit PsychicVisions.us. See ad, page 28.

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kudos The installation of the Caloosahatchee Water Wall by internationally acclaimed artist Michael Singer at the Alliance for the Arts, in Fort Myers, began recently and is expected to be completed by the end of July. The piece, depicting the Caloosahatchee River, also affords environmental restoration as it sweeps up water from the ArtsPark pond and filters it before allowing it to trickle back down, serving plants and soil at the base of the Water Wall before eventually making its way to the river.

As an outdoor classroom, the ArtsPark and Water Wall are free and open to the public. Other development on the Alliance campus in recent years has included new sidewalks and pathways, enhanced landscaping, LED lighting and painting of the main building.

Location: 10091 McGregor Blvd. For more information, call 239-939-2787 or visit ArtInLee.org or their Facebook page.

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Increase Focus by Reducing Saturated Fat Eating a meal heavy in saturated fat can hinder the ability to concentrate, even five hours later, a new study from the Ohio State University College of Medicine shows. Researchers tested 51 women on computer games that measured attention spans and response times, and then fed them a 930-calorie meal that mimicked the fare of fast-food restaurants.

For half the subjects, their meal was cooked in saturated fat, and for the others it was cooked with sunflower oil that is high in unsaturated fat. Five hours later, the women that ate the saturated fat meal had erratic and slower response times on the 10-minute concentration tests and they were less able to maintain their attention.

Dirt Can Help Heal Wounds Dirt has specific healing properties for wounds, new research from the University of British Columbia has found.

The study published in Blood Advances reported that the presence of soil in wounds helps activate a blood protein known as coagulation factor XII that kicks off a rapid chain reaction helping trigger the formation of a plug, sealing the wound and limiting blood loss. “Excessive bleeding is responsible for up to 40 percent of mortality in trauma patients. In extreme cases and in remote areas without access to health care and wound-sealing products like sponges and sealants, sterilized soil could potentially be used to stem deadly bleeding following injuries,” says senior author Dr. Christian Kastrup. The study was done with sterilized dirt; unsterilized dirt poses a risk of infection.

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The more a couple shares affectionate hugs, kisses and cuddles, the more satisfied they are in the marriage, a new study from the State University of New York at Binghamton shows. It tested 184 heterosexual couples on the effects of non-sexual intimate touching like holding hands or cuddling while watching TV rather than actions intended to lead to sex. The more affection the couples routinely experienced, the more they felt satisfied with their partners’ touch, even if they had “avoidant attachment styles” and ordinarily were more reserved with physical displays of affection. “Interestingly, there’s some evidence that holding your partner’s hand while you’re arguing de-escalates the argument and makes it more productive,” says lead author Samantha Wagner.

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Eat More Fiber for a Longer Life Eating the right kind of fiber lowers the risk of death from multiple causes, reports a new study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Researchers from the University of Toronto followed more than 92,924 Japanese people 45 to 74 years old for nearly 20 years and found men that ate higher levels of dietary fiber had a 23 percent reduced risk of death compared to those that ate the least dietary fiber; the figure was 18 percent for women. The more dietary fiber people ate, the less likely they were to die from cardiovascular or respiratory diseases and injuries; it also protected against cancer mortality in men, but not women. Fiber from fruits, beans and vegetables, but not from cereals, was linked to lower mortality.

Children and young adults diagnosed with celiac disease have been found with elevated blood levels of toxic chemicals found in pesticides, nonstick cookware and fire retardants, reports a new study from the New York University Grossman School of Medicine published in Environmental Research.

Researchers analyzed levels of toxic chemicals in the blood of 30 children and young adults ages 3 to 21 after being diagnosed with celiac disease. They compared those results to those of 60 other young people of similar age, sex and race.

Girls with higher than normal exposure to pesticides known as dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylenes were at least eight times more likely to have celiac disease. If they had elevated levels of perfluoroalkyls (nonstick chemicals found in products like Teflon), they were five to nine times more likely to have the disease. Boys were twice as likely to receive a celiac diagnosis if they had elevated blood levels of polybrominated diphenyl ethers (fire-retardant chemicals).

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Blue Light Causes Oxidative Stress in Skin

According to a recent American Community Survey (ACS) report, among all U.S. households, 88.8 percent have a desktop or laptop, a handheld computer such as a smartphone or other handheld wireless computer.

While the high usage of computers has led to research into the dark side of high-energy visible blue light, the problems it poses to the body’s circadian rhythms and the creation of blue light-blocking glasses, only recently has there been research into its effects on the skin.

“Although we are aware of the premature aging of the skin by the sun’s UVA and UVB rays, it’s surprising to learn that our electronic devices, which we use throughout the day and sometimes long into the night, can have a negative effect on our skin. I find it rather disturbing to learn that the blue light from electronic devices has the ability to penetrate all the way to the dermis, where collagen and elastin live. It generates free radicals, which induce oxidative stress in skin,” says Jayne Koedding, owner of Organic Skincare & Bodyworx, in North Naples.

“The latest addition to our lines of organic skincare products is a newly introduced product that blocks blue light radiation from the face. It’s applied before our mineral powders that are a full-spectrum physical barrier.

The lightweight defense face primer with SPF visibly improves the appearance of skin exposed to blue light stress, and it even helps prevent sunburn. This primer can be layered after applying moisturizer, or it can be used as a protective base before applying foundation or tinted moisturizer. Now we have what it takes to protect the eyes and the skin,” advises Koedding.

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Sarah Papworth, a conservation biologist at the University of London, and artist Rory McCann designed a menagerie of imaginary beasts to find out which animals people were most willing to support. “Donations are really key to a lot of institutions,” says Diogo Veríssimo, a conservation biologist with the nonprofit San Diego Zoo Global. “Without them, many of the largest conservation organizations would struggle to survive.” It is common knowledge that people favor those they find adorable—tigers over turtles, for instance—but no one knows exactly which physical and nonphysical features motivate donors. From all the different body shapes, sizes, colors, eye positions and furriness, hundreds of past conservation donors ranked the imaginary species. Animals that were larger and more colorful were most likely to solicit donations, as reported in Conservation Letters. But it turns out that cuteness is not the only thing that matters, because the formula doesn’t account for the impact of popular culture. A study in Poland found that proboscis monkeys, once labeled the world’s ugliest primate, received a surge in donations through crowdfunding after starring in popular memes poking fun at their appearance. Maybe there really is no such thing as bad publicity.

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Nature Needs More Space

All over the world, plants and animals are increasingly threatened by human activities and habitat encroachment. A 2019 study published in Science News estimates that 1 million species face extinction within decades.

The natural world makes the planet livable by cleaning the air, filtering water, cycling carbon dioxide and pollinating crops. To impede biodiversity loss, governments are working to set aside more space for natural habitats. The UN Convention on Biodiversity (Tinyurl.com/ Post2020GlobalFramework), which is now under consideration, seeks to designate 30 percent of land and sea as protected by 2030 and 50 percent by 2050 in order to revive ecosystems and safeguard the diversity of species on Earth.

Humans have altered more than three-quarters of Earth’s surface, and of the 14 terrestrial biomes, such as tropical rainforest, tundra or desert, eight retain less than 10 percent of undeveloped wilderness, according to a 2016 study in Current Biology. Many species have already vanished.

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In 2018, the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that fossils belonged to mineral rights owners, threatening to put a damper on scientific fossil hunting by paleontologists, but the Montana Supreme Court has now decided that fossils should not be deemed minerals, thereby restoring ownership of two dinosaurs buried together to the landowners, as had been customary in the past. A year after buying their property, Mary Anne and Lige Murray, along with a private fossil hunter, found an impressive array of specimens, including a complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton. Scientists like David Polly, an Indiana University paleontologist and past president of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology, had warned that tying fossils to mineral rights would make it harder to get permission to excavate them and put the ownership of fossils already on display into doubt.

They also feared that distinctive fossils would be purchased by private collectors, denying access to the public and researchers.

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Bug Bites

Bumblebees Chew Leaves to Hasten Pollen Production

When trying to establish colonies in early spring, bees rely on flower pollen as a protein source for raising their young. Consuelo De Moraes, a chemical ecologist and entomologist at Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zurich, in Switzerland, reported in Science that at least three species of bumblebees use their mouth parts to snip little confetti bits out of plant foliage, and that the biting gets more widespread when there’s a pollen shortage. Experiments show that mustard and tomato plants nibbled by Bombus terrestris bees bloomed earlier than unbitten plants by days or weeks. In a caged-bee test, bumblebees trapped with non-blooming plants were more likely to poke holes in foliage after three days without pollen than a bee group buzzing among plentiful flowers. When researchers switched the bees’ situations, those trapped without blooms started nibbling leaves, too. Professor of Biology Dave Goulson, at the University of Sussex, in England, says, “I can imagine that hungry bees unable to find flowers might try biting leaves in desperation.”

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Tropical Forests Face Climate Change Risk

Tropical forests remove and absorb carbon from the atmosphere as they grow, and researchers estimate that despite current deforestation levels, they still hold more carbon than civilization has generated by burning coal, oil and natural gas over the past 30 years. But as trees stressed by heat and drought due to global warming die and release their carbon, their ability to act as reservoirs will diminish.

A global team of more than 200 researchers led by tropical ecologist Oliver Phillips, of Leeds University, measured more than half a million trees in 813 forests in 24 countries to calculate how much carbon the different forests now store, based on the height, diameter and species of each tree. Their research, published in Science, also looked at how carbon storage varied from place to place using data from 590 long-term monitoring plots. If warming reaches 2° C above preindustrial levels, the study found huge swaths of the world’s tropical forests will begin to lose more carbon than they accumulate. Already, the hottest forests in South America have reached that point.

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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is spending $230 million this fiscal year to start building two new prototype nuclear reactors over the next seven years as part of an Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program. Both will be built in equal partnership with an industrial firm and could receive up to $4 billion in funding from the DOE. Commercial nuclear generators supply 20 percent of U.S. electrical power and 50 percent of our carbon-free energy. The inventory comprises 96 reactors, down from 113 in the early 1990s.

More reactors are slated to close, and the nuclear industry’s share of the electricity supply is expected to fall, yet engineers continue to develop designs for reactors they say will be safer and more efficient. Proponents of nuclear power doubt the program will spur construction of new commercial reactors as long as natural gas and renewable energy remain relatively cheap. Robert Rosner, a physicist at the University of Chicago, says, “New builds can’t compete with renewables.”

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round the world, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way millions of people live their dayto-day lives, but despite their dire consequences, government-mandated lockdowns have had an unintended positive consequence: cleaner air.

In China, as major cities shuttered factories and reduced transportation earlier this year, experts found that carbon emissions dropped by about 100 million tons over a two-week period. Scientists at the Royal Belgian Institute for Space Aeronomy, in Brussels, are using satellite measurements of air quality to estimate the changes in nitrogen dioxide (NO2)—a pollutant emitted into the air when fossil fuels are burned—over the major epicenters of the outbreak. Their research shows that NO2 pollution over Chinese cities decreased by an average of 40 percent during the lockdown compared to the same period in 2019.

Across the United Kingdom, the reduction in traffic and industry similarly impacted the climate. Within the first six weeks of lockdowns, in London, Birming-

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ham, Bristol and Cardiff, NO2 and fine particulate pollutant levels dropped by a third to half, with large declines recorded in other cities. These are the two air pollutants that have the biggest health impacts on people, says James Lee, professor of atmospheric chemistry at the University of York and research fellow at the National Centre for Atmospheric Science.

The U.S. has been part of these trends, as well. In Los Angeles, known for its smog, the air quality index improved by about 20 percent during March. According to Yifang Zhu, a professor at the University of California (UC) Los Angeles Fielding School of Public Health, during March, the region recorded the longest stretch of “good” air quality that it has experienced for 25 years.

NASA has observed significant air quality improvements in other parts of the U.S., as well. Satellite data for March showed that the mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions had the lowest monthly atmospheric levels of NO2 that month since 2005. Data on NO2 from the Aura Ozone Monitoring Instrument over the Northeast in March indicated that levels of the

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Another immediate benefit of the reduction in pollutants is their effect on the pandemic itself. Public health experts agree people that have higher long-term exposure to fine particulate pollution have a 15 percent greater likelihood of dying from COVID-19. They attribute this to the lung damage caused over time by air pollution, combined with the fact that the virus targets the lungs and increases the risk of pneumonia.

Experts warn, however, that the cleaner air is likely to be temporary if we return to pre-COVID-19 levels of travel and industry.

Although we have seen a dramatic reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, carbon dioxide (CO2) levels—another important contributor to global warming—have continued to rise. “The crisis has slowed emissions, but not enough to show up perceptibly [in CO2 levels everywhere]. What will matter much more is the trajectory we take

coming out of this situation,” geochemist Ralph Keeling, who directs the Scripps Institution of Oceanography’s CO2 monitoring program at UC San Diego, told The Washington Post. But it’s possible that if people start expecting and demanding the cleaner air we have been enjoying during the pandemic, the coronavirus shutdowns could lead us to embrace new ways of living and working.

Scientists worldwide have emphasized that most of the air quality improvement is due to a reduction in traffic. Ed Avol, a professor of clinical preventive medicine at the University of Southern California, told Forbes that telecommuting is here to stay. “Telecommuting from home for those who can, even just for a couple of days a week, can have a marked reduction in terms of emissions.”

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During daylight hours when outside temperatures are highest, close all windows to seal out the humidity and heat. Open them at night to expel hot air and welcome the night’s fresh breezes. To speed up ventilation, place a window fan on the east side of the house blowing in to pull in cooler night air, and another window fan on the west side blowing out to expel warm air.

Ceiling fans are great, but technically, they cool people, not the house, so there’s no need to run them in empty rooms. Set the rotation counterclockwise to push air down and at the fastest setting for maximum relief.

Fan blades collect dust; regular wiping is recommended to maintain good air quality. Blade size and angles matter—choose those big enough for the room, set at 12-to-15-degree angles.

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White reflects heat and black absorbs it. Paint the roof white or another light shade and insulate attic floors to

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keep from transferring heat into living spaces. The sun’s effect intensifies as it radiates through windows. Shutters, awnings and external blinds will keep unwanted heat outside, as can strategically placed trees and shrubs that shade east- and west-facing windows. Reflective or sun-control film on windows reduces solar heat and keeps out ultraviolet rays. Close curtains (preferably with white backs) in any room that gets direct sunlight.

Too Hot for Summer

Replace heat-generating items around the house with cooler alternatives. Choose eco-friendly LED lights instead of traditional, hot-to-thetouch lightbulbs. Hang-dry clothes in the sun rather than running the dryer.

Grab the slow-cooker, Instant Pot or outdoor barbecue and give the oven a break. Ditch the dishwasher’s heated drying option; choose the air-dry cycle instead.

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On a scorching day, the air conditioner may be the only option. Replace an old unit with a newer, high-efficiency model and invest in a smart thermostat that can be programmed based on daily schedules and weather conditions. Dirty filters use much more energy than clean ones, so replace or clean them regularly.

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aperwork and adthrough. The first three ministration aren’t days of silence and fasting set the stage. As Alvina Quatrano’s I began sensing enfavorite things to do, although they are what ergy flowing through she accepts as part of my arms and into my the discipline required hands, I wanted to know to prepare for offering more and understand it. certification for the conSomeone suggested that tinuing education classes I should study reiki.” that she teaches through

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This global comenergy work grew out munity connected by a shared commitof her experiences with the experts ment to health, harmony and wholeness with which she studied, the many through the practice of Soul Lightening classes and workshops she participated acupressure is one with which the licensed in and her hands-on experiences and massage therapist, Naples resident and interactions with clients. “I studied owner of Art of Holistic Massage has reiki with Stevan Thayer, the developer of Integrative Energy Therapy, massage been connected with since 1998. “All the classes that we offer are what we consider with health educator Kristina Shaw, as simple methods of self-care in a virtual who owned Health Choices, in Princmedicine chest that individuals and theraeton, New Jersey, Zero Balancing with pists can use to take care of all the aspects Fritz Smith, a doctor of osteopathy, and of the physical body, as well as our energy, process acupressure with Dr. Aminah mind, soul and spirit,” says Quatrano, Raheem, founder of the Soul Lightenwhose journey in the field of holistic healing International. I’ve been with this ing work formally began more than 30 community of skilled instructors since years ago with a class in reiki.

1998. It’s where I offer continuing edu Quatrano’s first exploration of the cation classes. I’ve also studied reflexolmind-body connection in the 1990s ogy,” advises Quatrano. occurred with Carole Kammon, of

A deep interest and commitment Temenos, at Dr. W. Brugh Joy’s ranch in to personal growth work which began Sedona, Arizona. “Brugh was a medical with Kammon and Helen Palmer, who doctor and mystical pioneer in how to pioneered Enneagram work continued. engage transpersonal states of conNone of Quatrano’s interests and stops sciousness. I was initiated into hands-on along her fascinating life journey are totally healing work in that workshop. Prior surprising after learning that at age 16, the to that, I’d practiced yoga and mediMaharishi Mahesh Yogi’s Transcendental tated, so that I was somewhat primed Meditation teachings caught her attention. to become a channel for energy to flow “I was in the first TM group that started

after he came to the U.S. in the 1960s.

Later, after college, I got hooked on yoga and eventually became curious about Montessori education. I became a Montessori teacher for three years. I wanted to help kids,” she says.

“While I do have an eclectic background in personal growth and energy work that also includes certification in modalities such as CranioSacral Therapy and the Trager Approach, I believe that my foundational studies in Japanese and Chinese medicine are what set me up for all the things I’ve done in my life. I’m glad that my journey began with reiki, because it’s so elemental. Energy is in everyone. We are energy beings. All we have to do to use is to activate it, notes Quatrano, who after 30 years has come full circle.

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Mustafa Santiago Ali on Healing America Through Social Justice

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ustafa Santiago Ali has dedicated his career to fighting for environmental justice, public health, resource equity and political empowerment to uplift the most vulnerable communities in America.

For 24 years, he served at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and is currently vice president of environmental justice, climate and community revitalization for the National Wildlife Federation. He is a renowned public speaker and has appeared on MSNBC, CNN, VICE TV, Black Entertainment Television, Democracy Now! and other networks.

Does the Black Lives Matter movement feel different than other moments in our history?

Yes. This is a transformational moment.

So many different types of folks are coming together in large numbers, not just in our country, but across the planet,

saying that change has to happen and we have to eliminate systemic racism and discrimination. They want the 21st century to look like the 21st century, and not something from the 1950s or the 1940s or even the 1960s.

How can we keep the momentum going?

By bringing all kinds of different folks together, building authentic coalitions that are rooted in change, harvesting the energy of this moment and making sure that the right types of legislation—whether at the federal, state, county or local level— are reflective of what people are asking for.

Then we focus on getting engaged in the civic process—voting.

Dr. King said, “I cannot pass legislation to make you love me, but I can pass legislation to stop you from lynching me.” When we fast forward that to today, we can pass legislation that addresses social ills, dispari-

us the opportunity to make America whole— to be stronger and better, as we become anchored in real justice. ties and other egregious types of behaviors.

We can also make sure that our organizations are representative of what America looks like—in our hiring practices and on our boards—and make sure that our philanthropic organizations are moving in the right direction where they are helping to fund and support folks who are doing this transformative work. It really is a holistic set of actions.

How do you remain hopeful in light of America’s turbulent history?

I see many artists and entertainers who are getting engaged in an effective way, and they have the ability to reach so many folks. Even more critical are the thousands upon thousands of incredible young leaders who are pushing, willing to put their bodies on the line, creating their own organizations and investing their time to make real change happen.

I see people at the local and state level changing laws that have been entrenched for decades. I see organizations that would not normally see themselves in these types of conversations or actions saying, “You are right. I apologize for not being here sooner,

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but we’re going to do everything we can now to stand in solidarity with this change that’s happening.” My hope is anchored in the fact that people are already doing the work and we’re seeing fruits from the seeds that people planted sometimes hundreds of years ago, but definitely decades ago.

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What kind of justice are you fighting for?

We’re fighting for housing, transportation, economic and public health justice, and of course, the environment.

Which vulnerable communities are you fighting for?

I fight for communities of color. I fight for lower-wealth white communities. I fight for indigenous brothers and sisters. And I fight for the planet. I know that disproportionately, these are the communities that are often unseen and unheard, and I know if we can give voice to those communities, then it will benefit everyone. Social justice gives us the opportunity to make America whole—to be stronger and better, as we become anchored in real justice. We have to be focused on moving our most vulnerable communities from surviving to thriving.

What is your contribution to the National Wildlife Federation?

I sat down with President Collin O’Mara to have real conversations about what a 21stcentury organization and their 6 million members would look like. I thought that if I could get 10 or 20 percent of those members to embrace environmental justice and to stand in solidarity with folks, then that could help the movement and make real change happen. The National Wildlife Federation board has just approved a full environmental justice analysis of all of its programs, policies, activities and budgeting decisions. No other organization in our country does that, and it sends a clear message to all the other organizations that are out there that these are the types of things you have to do to be a 21st-century organization.

Sandra Yeyati, J.D., is a freelance writer.

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“Visible results—firmer, tighter and brighter skin from the simple test of applying the mask on one hand—sold the product on the spot,” says Johnson, who encourages individuals to see untouched before-and-after photos online. “We’ve appeared at more than 1,000 trade and consumer shows worldwide and have sold more than 300,000 treatments and reorders.”

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No-Waste Garden Edibles Ways to Maximize Your Garden’s Bounty

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ost gardens are loaded with delicious, nutritious food that goes uneaten and overlooked, from edible greens like sweet potato leaves to flavorful flowers like tulips, marigolds and wisteria. Getting better acquainted with the edible parts of common backyard plants opens up a world of culinary possibilities.

With continued concerns around potential exposure to COVID-19, maximizing a garden’s bounty while minimizing trips to the grocery store is an added benefit.

“Food foraged from your backyard is fresher, tastier and cheaper than storebought food,” says Ellen Zachos, the Santa Fe author of Backyard Foraging: 65 Familiar Plants You Didn’t Know You Could Eat. “There is also the novelty factor. People don’t expect to be served a BBQ sauce made from crabapples or a curd made with flowering quince fruit. You simply can’t buy those flavors.”

Many plants and trees commonly thought of as being ornamental have edible parts. Hostas are a common one that Zachos loves to nibble on as much as the deer do.

“You can harvest at a couple stages: First, when spears are poking up and the leaves have not unfurled. A little later in the season, you can blanch them and put in a stir fry or quiche, or roast them as you would asparagus,” explains Zachos.

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treats. Leaving the roses to decay after the first frost rather than dead-heading them yields rose hips rich in vitamin C for teas and jams.

Tip-to-Root Eating

Several common vegetables are edible from leaf to root, including broccoli, beets, chard and radishes, says Josh Singer, a garden specialist with the U.S. Department of Parks and Recreation, in Washington, D.C., who teaches classes on “alternative edibles” from the garden. “One of my favorite recipes is a hummus made with chard stalks in place of chickpeas. It’s so creamy and delicious.”

Singer also cites borage, passionflower and squash flowers as favorite floral foods.

“Unfortunately, it does mean making a hard choice between having beautiful flowers in your garden and eating them,” he adds. “It can also mean the plant not producing fruit or vegetables, but you can hand-pollinate female flowers in the case of squash and just use the male flowers for cooking. They make delicious fritters.”

Marie Viljoen, author of Forage, Harvest, Feast: A Wild-Inspired Cuisine cookbook, has one tip for daylilies (Hemerocallis fulva) that overagressively multiply: eat them. “Daylilies are nose-to-tail eating: their tender, cooked shoots are as melt-inyour-mouth as leeks, and their firm, underground tubers are delicious snacks, raw or cooked. I like to roast them with olive oil, like mini-home fries,” says the New York

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City forager, instructor and chef. “Their buds are juicy snacks and their open, fresh flowers are edible—and stunning in a salad—but so are the older, dried flowers, the so-called ‘golden needles’ that one can sometimes find in Chinese stores.” Viljoen cautions that a small percentage of people have a bad reaction to daylilies, and they should be eaten in moderation, especially when trying them for the first time.

Lindsay-Jean Hard, a food writer in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and author of Cooking with Scraps: Turn Your Peels, Cores, Rinds, and Stems into Delicious Meals, points out some common fruits with edible greens. Strawberry greens can be used to make a pesto or flavor water. Tomato leaves can flavor a tomato sauce (sparingly, as they pack a strong taste)—a tip found in Harold McGee’s On Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore of the Kitchen.

Carrot tops and celery leaves also make great pesto, says Tama Matsuoka Wong, a New Jersey forager, chef and author of Foraged Flavor: Finding Fabulous Ingredients in Your Backyard or Farmer’s Market. While pea shoots have gotten to be a trendy item on many menus, Wong says they have long been an off-menu item at Chinese restaurants. “You won’t find it on the menu, but Chinese people eat pea shoots instead of beans all winter long, often stir fried with sesame oil, garlic and bamboo shoots.”

Many scrappy cooks know to use garden produce that fails to ripen before the season ends or bolts too soon. Singer uses unripe tomatoes to make green tomato chili, muffins and bread, whereas Hard likes working with flowers from bolted herbs and greens, including arugula, basil, chives, chervil, kale, sage, rosemary and others. “I mainly use them as garnishes, but every year, I make a batch of chive blossom vinegar,” she says.

Leaving a plant like cilantro to bolt and flower not only feeds pollinators, but also provides free spices at the season’s end, says Singer. Simply let cilantro dry on the stalk, then gather the seed pods for home-harvested coriander seeds. Letting annuals go to seed (and saving the seeds) provides the start for next year’s food plot.

April Thompson is a freelance writer in Washington, D.C. Connect at AprilWrites.com.

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Flower-ful Feasts

Daylily Salad This strikingly beautiful salad marries the sweet crunch of pea pods with crisp orange daylily petals and creamy cheese. Eat the flowers in moderation.

6 daylily flowers (Hemerocallis fulva) 2 cups snap peas or fresh garden peas in pods 2 Tbsp soft goat cheese (can substitute vegan cheese or leave out for a vegan version) 2 tsp toasted sesame oil 1 Tbsp aged balsamic vinegar 2 field garlic flower heads, separated

Kale Stem Hummus Yields: 6-8 servings 1 cup dried chickpeas 1 tsp baking soda Stems from 1 bunch kale 3 garlic cloves, minced ⅔ cup tahini 1 tsp fine-grain sea salt ⅔ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice Ice water Extra-virgin olive oil for serving The night before making the hummus, put the chickpeas in a large bowl, cover them with at least twice their volume of water and leave to soak overnight at room temperature.

The next day, drain and rinse the chickpeas. Put them, along with the baking soda, in a medium-size pot over high heat.

Stir constantly for about 3 minutes.

Add 6 to 8 cups water until the chickpeas are covered by a few inches, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium, cover the pot and simmer until the chickpeas are very tender—45 to 60 minutes—checking on them occasionally to skim off any foam on the surface.

Skim off any chickpea skins that float up as well, but there’s no need to try to remove the skins if they don’t come off. They were softened by the baking soda and will blend smoothly into the hummus.

Meanwhile, fill another medium-size pot with water and bring to a boil. Add the kale stems and cook until they are very tender, 30 to 45 minutes. Drain them.

Blend the kale stems, garlic and tahini in a food processor, scraping down the sides as necessary until well blended.

Once the chickpeas are cooked, drain them, add them to the kale stem mixture in the food processor along with the salt and lemon juice, and process until smooth.

Add 2 tablespoons of ice water and process until the hummus is very smooth and creamy, about 5 minutes. Add up to 2 additional tablespoons, one at a time, and process again as necessary.

To serve, spoon into a shallow bowl and drizzle with olive oil.

With a sharp knife, slit some of the flowers down the middle. (Remove the anthers and the pistil if following traditional Chinese preparation.) Top and tail the peapods if they have strings.

Split half of them down the middle to expose the peas.

Arrange the peas and flowers on a plate.

If using cheese, crumble and scatter across the salad. At this point, the salad can be covered and chilled to make it ahead of time.

To serve, drizzle first the sesame oil, then the soy and balsamic vinegar, across the top. Finish with the field garlic flowers.

Serve within 10 minutes.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Forage, Harvest, Feast: A Wild-Inspired Cuisine by Marie Viljoen, (Chelsea Green Publishing).

Note: The hummus can be stored in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months. After thawing frozen hummus, we might need to adjust the seasoning—taste and add salt and lemon juice as necessary. Also, try this hummus with other scraps like Swiss chard stalks or cauliflower cores. Follow the same cooking method as outlined, boiling until very tender, 15 to 30 minutes.

Recipe courtesy of Cooking with Scraps, by Lindsay-Jean Hard.

Natural Awakenings recommends using organic, non-GMO (genetically modified) and non-bromated ingredients whenever possible.

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Daylily and Zucchini Curry with Sweet Potato Shoots This comforting vegan curry sings with the flavors of summer’s vegetables, herbs and garden scraps.

Yields: 2 servings

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2 Tbsp avocado oil 3 Tbsp microplaned or very finely chopped fresh ginger 2 heads green garlic and cloves, separated 3 mature garlic cloves, crushed fine 1 can coconut milk 2-3 Tbsp fish sauce (or soy) 2 Tbsp lime juice 1 Tbsp thinly sliced fresh turmeric rhizome ½ cup chopped green garlic leaves 1½ cups cubed butternut squash 2 lb baby zucchini or older ones cut into chunks 8 dry daylily flowers 4 fresh daylily flowers (Hemerocallis fulva), anthers and pistil removed 8 daylily buds 1 makrut (Thai lime) leaf, sliced thinly 1 tsp chile flakes or a large fresh chile, chopped 2 cups loosely packed tender sweet potato shoots 4-6 sprigs Thai basil In a wide skillet that can accommodate the zucchini in a single layer, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the ginger and all the garlic.

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Cook for a couple of minutes, stirring so it doesn’t stick. Add the coconut milk, fish sauce, lime juice, fresh turmeric, green garlic leaves and dry daylily flowers. Increase the heat to high. When the liquid boils add the butternut and enough water to bring the liquid just over the vegetables. Cook covered, at a simmer, for 10 minutes.

Remove the lid and add the zucchini, the rest of the daylilies, the lime leaf and the chile.

Cover and cook for another 10 minutes.

Remove the lid, increase the heat and cook at a gentle boil for 10 to 15 more minutes.

The sauce will reduce and concentrate in flavor. Taste for seasoning and add a little more fish sauce or lime if necessary.

Stir in the Thai basil and the tender sweet potato shoots and cook until they have wilted into the sauce, about 4 minutes.

Serve in shallow bowls.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Marie Viljoen.

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Health Benefits of a Red Light Therapy Bed

by Yvette Lynn

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n the early 1990s at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) sponsored research using near-infrared light technology (NIRLT) that was later used on space shuttle missions to aid in growing plants in space. During the missions, the astronauts also benefitted by being exposed to NIRLT, which led to its use in various fields of medicine. Now used in anti-aging protocols, NIRLT is recognized as a powerful tool for assisting the body to heal from acne, scar tissue, wounds, burns, diabetic skin ulcers and other skin conditions.

In a red light therapy bed, the entire body is treated to a relaxing, 20-minute session using the technology developed by NASA and supported by more than 40 years of independent, scientific research.

Visible red light contains no ultraviolet-A or ultraviolet-B rays, which play a role in premature skin aging and skin cancer formation. The use of red light therapy has no significant risk, is completely safe and penetrates tissue to a depth of eight to 10

millimeters, delivering energy to stimulate a response from the body to heal itself.

Other studies of red light therapy demonstrate that it has the ability to increase collagen and elastin, creating fuller and tighter skin, speeding up the healing process and increasing the production of adenosine triphosphate, an energy-carry molecule found in the cells of all living things. It also aids in reducing sunspots, boosting the immune system and improving circulation by the formation of new capillaries, as well as other benefits.

Salt Therapy Grotto, located at Cambridge Square OďŹƒces, 3443 Pine Ridge Rd., Ste. 102, in Naples, offers red light therapy bed sessions. For more information, call 239-598-0990 or visit SaltTherapyGrotto.com. See ad, back cover.

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DENTISTRY Biological Dentists Get to the Root Causes

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by Linda Sechrist

hile the majority of individuals may consider oral health as separate from overall health, the mouth and body are very much connected.

Until the late 1970s, this was rarely acknowledged outside a circle of dental professionals, physicians and allied researchers involved in organizations such as the International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine, The International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT) and the Holistic Dental Association.

Dentists associated with these groups favor the use of preventive measures, a minimally invasive approach to dentistry and biocompatibility testing for all materi-

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als used in oral health procedures. Their individualized methodology and systemic health method of addressing the root causes frequently includes nutrition and lifestyle, providing patients with a less-toxic and safe experience for their overall health.

An important newcomer to this area is the myofunctional treatment system used in orthodontics for children 5 to 15 years old. Research in this field now points to the real causes for crooked teeth and incorrect jaw development—mouth breathing, tongue thrusting, reverse swallowing and thumb sucking (known as incorrect myofunctional habits), in addition to allergies, asthma and an open-mouth posture.

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Jean Marie Nordin, DDS, co-owner of Groton Wellness, in Groton, Massachusetts, added pediatric orthodontics to her practice after learning about early innovative interventions from her mentor, James Bronson, DDS, of Bronson Family Dentistry, in McLean, Virginia. “Our program for children involves a comprehensive evaluation on the first visit. We look at breathing habits, the way their tongue swallows and the function of the muscles. In medicine, we believe that form follows function; therefore, we observe what muscles around the mouth actually do when the individual swallows. It is really the way you breathe and swallow, as well as how the muscles work, that plays a significant role in where teeth end up and line up,” explains Nordin, who identifies problems in patients between 2 and 5 years old.

“We can start them on a removable Myobrace mouthpiece that can be worn at night and an hour during the day. The mouthpiece begins to change the way the tongue works, waking it up and strengthening it. If a child is born with the physiological problem of a tongue-tie that can’t swallow properly or get up onto the palate, that tongue will never expand the palate like it’s supposed to,” she clarifies.

For chronic mouth-breathers, the face grows long and narrow, which in the long term can cause cardiovascular disease.

In the short term, it can cause anxiety, because the nitric oxide receptors located in the nose signal arteries and veins to relax. “A cardiologist knows about this phenomenon,” says Nordin, who notes that the dysfunction can be unwound before a child turns 9.

While early interceptive myofunctional orthodontic treatment methods such as Myobrace appliances have proven effective for children, there’s also good news for adults that suffer from breathing problems which cause sleep apnea, says

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Early interventions beyond conventional solutions

Nordin, who employs a myofunctional therapist. Orofacial myofunctional therapy is neuromuscular reeducation of the oral facial muscles via a series of exercises that work with the muscles of the lips, tongue, cheeks and other parts of the face.

Early intervention and role modeling

“Parents can begin playing a pivotal role in how their children care for their teeth, as well as how they feel and behave in the dentist’s office, as early as age 1. I encourage every mother to bring their child to an appointment. They can hold the child in their lap so they can watch me caring for mom’s teeth. Generally, by the time they are alone in my chair, they aren’t frightened,” advises Pentti Nupponen, a doctor of dental medicine and owner of the Halifax Center for Holistic & Cosmetic Dentistry, in Halifax, Pennsylvania.

Chris Kammer, a doctor of dental surgery and owner of Gums of Steel Oral Hygiene Transformation, in Middleton, Wisconsin, also suggests early interceptive treatments for young children. “Early treatments with removable appliances which expand the arch in the roof dome, influence bone growth and make room for incoming teeth can be performed by general dentists,” says Kammer, who notes that a proper diet may help prevent crowding of teeth, as well as malocclusion, or misalignment, of upper and lower teeth.

Gum and heart disease

Doctors practicing functional medicine are more likely to refer patients to biological and holistic dentists. Cardiologists are particularly aware of a 2014 American Journal of Preventive Medicine study in which researchers looked at individuals with gum and heart disease. Individuals that received adequate care for gum disease had 10 to 40 percent lower cardiovascular care costs than those who didn’t get proper oral care. Another study revealed that gum

disease increases an individual’s risk of heart disease by approximately 20 percent.

Given such evidence, the American Dental Association and American Heart Association have acknowledged the relationship between the two diseases.

By neglecting important ongoing research regarding new and old dental practices, as well as orthodontics, mainstream media has largely left the public in the dark regarding problems associated with root canals, mercury amalgam fillings and some dental implants.

Root canals, tooth extractions and gum disease

Iveta Iontcheva-Barehmi, owner of Boston Dental Wellness, in Brookline, Massachusetts, takes a holistic and biological approach to dentistry founded on the philosophy that everything within the whole body is connected. “Teeth are related to organs, tissues and glands along the body’s meridians, energy channels through which the life force flows,” says the integrative periodontist, who prefers extracting teeth when necessary and using zirconium implants rather than performing a root canal.

Iontcheva-Barehmi explains, “It’s logical that the connection between the meridians and teeth can indicate an individual’s overall health and wellness. Tooth extractions protect patients from toothrelated disease and systemic infections that can be harmful to overall health.

A failing root canal is a chronic abscess around the root of the tooth. It has a direct connection with the bloodstream and disseminates infection through the whole body. This is the reason why holistic dentists recommend extractions.”

She believes the best research on this was done by Weston Price, a Canadian dentist and pioneering nutritionist.

Treating gum disease

To treat gum disease, Amparo David, DMD, owner of Dentistry by Dr. David

and the founder of the TMJ & Sleep Therapy Center of New England, in Bolton, Massachusetts, refers patients to the periodontist she keeps on staff. “I can tell that a patient has internal inflammation by looking at the gums and tongue.

Gum disease has been linked to health problems such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke and premature births or low-birth weight babies,” says David, whose preventive and healing suggestions for healthy gums includes chewable oral probiotics, daily coconut oil pulling, consisting of swishing a tablespoon of oil in the mouth for 15 to 20 minutes to reduce harmful bacteria there and on the teeth. She also recommends flossing with an electric toothbrush and a Waterpik. “I suggest adding one or two drops of tea tree oil and iodine to the water in the pick,” notes David, who urges patients to eat less sugar and carbohydrates and more vegetables, proteins and fruits.

“We treat gums with ozone after a deep cleaning because it kills bacteria on contact. Patients maintain healthier gums using ozonated oils twice a day and by using a good toothpaste with no glycerine or fluoride,” says David, who notes that temporomandibular mandibular joint (TMJ) problems are tied to sleep disorders. “Many adolescents have TMJ problems, and sometimes experience this after extraction or retraction orthodontics.”

Despite the slow trickle of related information to the public and the lack of acknowledgement by the majority of dental professionals, these new philosophies and biological dental protocols are definitely improving overall health and wellness.

According to the IAOMT, a dentist that chooses to put biocompatibility testing first can look forward to practicing effective dentistry while knowing that patients are being provided with the safest experience for their overall health.

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings.

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ocal dentists such as Roger Pint, DMD, owner of Bonita Dental, in Bonita Springs, and Mark Corke, DDS, owner of Laser Dentistry, in Fort Myers, and his partner Diane Deacon, DDS, who get to the root causes of oral health challenges, are well-trained sleuths that keep the bigger picture in mind when maneuvering and accessing hard-to-reach areas inside the mouth. Their practices are frequently geared toward preventing future dental problems.

Bonita Dental, 9200 Bonita Beach Rd., Ste. 111, Bonita Springs. 239-676-8730.

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by Jonah Paquette

hat do you feel when you gaze up at the night sky, listen to a soul-stirring piece of music or witness an act of great courage or inspiration? What happens in your body, and what emotions arise, when you come face-toface with these sorts of moments? This feeling—often complete with goosebumps and a shiver down the spine—is known as awe. And as it turns out, this underappreciated and often misunderstood emotion just might hold the key to a happy, meaningful and healthy life.

Although we might think of awe as a rare experience, awe-inspiring moments are all around us. We don’t have to climb to the summit of Mount Everest or stand atop the Eiffel Tower to reap the many benefits of awe. Instead, we can learn to notice the changing colors of the leaves, truly see the joy in a child’s eyes or allow ourselves to be uplifted by the kindness of a stranger.

When we do, it not only feels good in the moment—it actually can change life in lasting and profound ways. In fact, cuttingedge research has shown that awe holds many benefits, ranging from improved mental health, stronger immune systems, increased compassion, strengthened social bonds and much more. In short, the moments that make us go, “Wow!” can be the very moments that lastingly change our lives for the better.

Here are some ways we can find more awe in our daily life:

Seek out nature: Connect to the natural world, even by just visiting a local park, and notice the beauty all around.

Appreciate the good: Slow down and appreciate the small stuff—the aroma of morning coffee, time with loved ones, having a roof over our heads or even just the breath.

Look for inspiration: The current

challenges around the world have also shown some of the best of humanity. Spend time learning about the people making a difference and experience a sense of awe through their courage.

Expand the mind: Learning about

mind-expanding topics like astronomy, the human brain or anything else that captures the imagination can be a great way to harness a feeling of awe.

The Universe is 98% energy! everything found in, above and under has its own dynamic energy!

Our entire body continually vibrates at a subtle level, moving energy and information through our connective tissues.

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scans nearly 7,000 energy patterns. By identifying which energy vibrations are out of balance, the system can put them back into harmonic balance, allowing your body to return to a state of rest and healing.

Foster connection: The next time we’re with the people we love, take a moment to appreciate how awe-inspiring it is to have the capacity to love and forge bonds the way that we do.

Jonah Paquette is a psychologist, author and international speaker specializing in the science of happiness and well-being. His newest book, Awestruck, explores how moments of awe and wonder can transform our lives. For more information, visit JonahPaquette.com.

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Mystified by an idea she’d never thought of or heard about before, the curious and adventuresome founder of Patricia Carney, LLC, dove deeply into the subject and found WildQuest, a human-dolphin connection based on Bimini Island, just a 20-minute plane ride from Fort Lauderdale. She booked a trip and formed a collaboration with WildQuest that changed her life, as well as the lives of the pods of individuals that have participated in her programs during WildQuest encounters with dolphins.

Formerly a registered nurse, Carney now focuses on animal communication, as well as practicing and teaching Usui/Holy Fire reiki, and developing her WildQuest programs, such as Beautiful You, scheduled for October 4 through 10.

What is the WildQuest experience like?

The week consists of a relaxing mix of sailing the sea, dolphin swims, healthy food (organic when possible), a laid-back retreat center which provides opportunities for massage, energy work and morning yoga classes, as well as my customized program of the week that is designed to reconnect individuals with their body, so that the Bimini dolphins are comfortable greeting finless and curious humans on their own terms.

When dolphins interact in their own environment, they appear to revel in joy, jumping, splashing, twirling, flipping and diving. Humans hear the high-frequency sonar dolphins emit though the water as clicks and whistles. Swimming with them feels like a sonar scan, which has a positive therapeutic effect, physically, physiologically and spiritually. Feelings of elation are common.

Few people leave unchanged.

What is the focus of your Beautiful You program?

The busyness of our lives causes us to lose sight of our own beautiful self. Beautiful You focuses on revealing the beauty in you. We’ll follow the inspiration we receive from the dolphins. There will be morning and evening meditations and teachings, conscious breathing, play and learning to sense the unity and freedom in community.

For more information, call Patricia Carney at 774-209-9393 or visit WildQuest.com. See ad, page 11.

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by Brittany Rubelowski

lorida’s summer temperatures are soaring. What was once considered the highest temperature of 90 degrees on Florida’s hottest day of the year, August 7, is now challenged by temperatures on any other summer day due the fact that Florida’s average temperature has increased by two degrees in less than a decade, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. And with Florida’s humidity, as temperatures soar, heat indexes also top the charts.

Wise Floridians know that other than the traditional modes of staying cool outdoors—ceiling fans, ice cream, swimming pools and beaches, the only other option to feeling cooler is to wear loose clothing with high moisture absorption. Garments made from natural fibers such as cotton don’t cling to the body, allow air to circulate, wick moisture away from the skin, help the body to lose heat and keep it dry.

Cotton is considered king in the cat egory of hot-weather fabrics. Lightweight, affordable and incredibly versatile, it’s also quite comfortable. Cotton gauze is particularly attractive and provides maximum breathability. Selecting light-colored clothing made of cotton helps to reflect the sun rather than absorbing its heat.

Clothing made of organic cotton is even a better choice. Conventionally grown cotton is one of the world’s most chemical-laden crops, with a single T-shirt requiring one-third of a pound of agricultural chemicals to produce.

Research shows that these chemicals wreak havoc on the soil, water, air and many living things. Organically cotton is grown from non-GMO seeds, requires more skill to grow, supports biodiversity and healthy eco-systems, and in turn, supports the planet. Also, there are health benefits to choosing organic

cotton, including fewer allergies from less exposure to harmful chemicals for sensitive skin.

Brittany Rubelowski is the manager of Thoughtful Threads, located at 2144 Tamiami Tr. N., in Naples. For more information, call 239-213-2222 or visit FoodAndThought.com/Thoughtful-Threads. See ad, page 10.

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Premiere Life Hack

Eases the Illusion of Separation

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by Linda Sechrist

he latest Blue Zones newsletter advises that getting outside to walk as little as two hours per week can prolong an individual’s life and reduce the risk of disease. This is good advice, but in today’s fractured world, it appears that what millions of individuals really need is counseling on methods they can use to cultivate a sense of connection and overcome the growing sense of isolation, disconnection, divisiveness and separation. The best life hack for this is learning about and experiencing reiki, a simple, easy-to-use form of alternative medicine.

Previously called as energy healing, reiki is now recognized as a noninvasive biofield therapy that provides more than a placebo effect. In PubMed studies, evidence is provided for the immediate effects of reiki on heart rate variability, cortisol levels and body temperature in healthcare professionals suffering from burnout. It has also produced results for a number of different clinical conditions and is described as a “safe and gentle complementary therapy that activates the parasympathetic nervous system to heal body and mind. It has potential for broader use in management of chronic health conditions and possibly in postoperative recovery.”

Although the practice of biofield therapies has existed in Eastern and Western cultures for thousands of years, empirical research on the effectiveness is still relatively nascent. “It is unfortunate that our Western society has developed a high appreciation for academic intellectual knowledge. We prefer it over knowledge derived from experience, Silvia Casabianca over wisdom transmitted orally through deeds,” says reiki master Silvia Casabianca, the founder of Eyes Wide Open in Naples and the author of Heartminded: Conscious Evolution From Fear to Solidarity. “Increased awareness of the body as multidimensional can lead to a sense of connection with others and with the planet. Shifting perspective helps us heal past trauma and rebuild relationships.”

If additional inspiration or motivation is needed for using reiki as a life hack, we need look no further than Albert Einstein’s words of wisdom, “Our separation from each other is an optical illusion of consciousness.”

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vibrational therapies, Casabianca had many opportunities to perceive the existence of energy (or electromagnetic fields in the body prior to a meditative experience she had in 2005 while attending a healing mass with Father Richard McAlear, a charismatic priest.

“I felt a sudden sensation that I can best describe by paraphrasing philosopher Alan Watts, ‘The others and I were all as much continuous with the physical universe as a wave is continuous with the ocean.’ Prior to that, I’d lived many years with a consciousness of a clear, but arbitrary line existing between them and us, and I had echoed that illusion of separation that leads us to repeatedly compare ourselves with our neighbor, and which makes us look at the other with distrust and judgement. In that moment, that I was watching the others receive energetic healing, I was overwhelmed by an emotion I can only describe as love. It was one of the moments that I write about in my book,” explains Casabianca.

Interested in the laying on of hands since childhood, Rita Davis, reiki master and owner of Soul Sessions with Rita, in Estero, was drawn to learning reiki so that she could help individuals suffering from trauma. “My dad was career military and suffered terrible post-traumatic syndrome disorder long before that term was used. Seeing him suffer was the Rita Davis catalyst for me knowing that I wanted to help military and first responders. I volunteer my reiki services at the VA clinic in Cape Coral to give people a break from their trauma storm.

My fiancé is in local law enforcement, and I give him reiki sessions.

He doesn’t understand it, but he tells me that it works,” says Davis, who shares her meditative reiki insights with everyone that signs up on her website for Daily Whispers from the Universe.

“I began practicing reiki in 2015 at the beginning of a tremendous spiritual transformation. In five years, I’ve witnessed the powerful and often at times life-changing effects of a reiki treatment. As my spiritual journey evolved, my connection with my higher self and spirit evolved along with my ability to sense the energy between people, connecting them. As part of this evolution, my reiki sessions include symbols I see in my mind’s eye and messages I get for clients I work with,” says the Lee county native.

There are other energy practices such as qigong and tai chi which help to improve health and vitality, in addition to the ability to sense and work with energy. While there are many benefits of reiki, it’s helpful to know before choosing the practice that it activates intuition and accelerates the ability to sense subtle energy.

Neil Armstrong’s words from the moon in July 1969, “One small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind,” continue to inspire millions of people. Perhaps when humans learn to understand themselves as multidimensional beings made up of mind, body, spirit and energy that will be the next giant leap for mankind, one that finally convinces us that no one is separate.

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Compounded Bioidentical Hormones are in Danger The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced, “Given the lack of high-quality clinical evidence and minimal oversight of cBHT, the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) concluded that their widespread use poses a public health concern.”

“This has no factual basis Compounded hormones are used by millions of women to manage menopause or fertility changes. Pharmacies can make hormone medications that are tailored to a patient’s individual needs as determined by a doctor. A review of clinical literature concludes that bioidentical hormones are associated with lower risks, including the risk of breast cancer and cardiovascular disease, and are more effective than synthetic or animal-derived hormones. Used safely for decades, there is no reason for the FDA to eliminate consumer access to cBHT medications—particularly estriol, for which there is no commercially available drug.” says Dr. Devaki Lindsey Berkson, a hormone scholar/nutrition and gut expert located in Austin, Texas.

“Because the report views the widespread use of cBHT as a public health concern, the FDA will likely move fast to ban these critical medicines.

Sending an immediate message to senators and state representatives, as well as the FDA, urging elected officials to defend access to cBHT such as estriol is imperative to save access to compounded hormones,” advises the author of Safe Hormones Smart Women.

Critics say that attacking estriol and com pounded hormones is one of the ways the FDA and the federal government bolster drug monopolies and undermine natural health options. The agency is trying to create insurmountable barriers to access homeopathic medicines. The FDA, Federal Trade Commission and some state attorneys general have also recently told doctors they can’t advise their patients and the public about natural prevention and treatment for COVID-19.

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LifeWorks Wellness Center Offers a Smorgasbord of Therapies

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ifeWorks Wellness Center in Clearwater, Florida, co-owned by Dr. David Minkoff, M.D., and his wife Sue, a registered nurse, is one of the leading alternative medical clinics in the U.S. Since 1997, the clinic has been offering a comprehensive A to W menu of complementary therapies.

Dr. David Minkoff Starting with allergy elimination, Bio-Energy testing and bioidentical hormone replacement, the alphabet of services includes ultraviolet blood irradiation therapy, the Vibra-Plate and well woman care, as well as hyperbaric oxygen therapy, IV therapy, ozone therapy, enhanced external counter pulsation, pulsed electromagnetic field therapy and many others in one facility. This means that patients don’t have to be referred out to other healthcare practitioners that only specialize in individual modalities. That provides convenience not only for locals, but also for those that must travel from outside the area or state for Minkoff ’s optimal health approach.

A complementary and alternative healthcare expert, guest lecturer, writer and radio show guest and host, Minkoff ’s definition of optimal health is “a person whose body is in excellent condition, with plentiful energy and freedom from pain. The body of a person with optimum health should be able to deal with routine environmental stressors without breaking down and should be able to recover quickly after physical insults. Optimum health should allow a person trouble-free performance so that he or she can enjoy the maximum lifespan of his or her genetic endowment.”

From years of experience, Minkoff, the clinic’s medical director, knows that health is not a static state, but rather, “It is determined by the daily lifestyle choices you make and the inherited strengths and weaknesses of your body. All individuals have their own unique optimum health for their body. This optimum state is a condition that can be measured by both objective and subjective indicators.”

LifeWorks is especially suitable for individuals with undefined and unresolved underlying health issues and has been successfully treating patients with a variety of stubborn conditions including Lyme disease, cancer, chronic fatigue, inflammation, thyroid issues and cardiovascular disease.

Minkoff is the author of The Search for the Perfect Protein: The Key to Solving Weight Loss, Depression, Fatigue, Insomnia, and Osteoporosis and writes the Optimum Health Report to empower individuals about their health.

LifeWorks Wellness Center is located at 301 Turner St., in Clearwater. For more information or to make an appointment, call 727-466-6789. To sign up for a free subscription to the report, visit LifeWorksWellnessCenter.com/Dr-David-Minkoff-Md-Health-Blog.

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Strong and Healthy Five Ways to Strengthen Kids’ Immunity

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ith American children increasingly afflicted with asthma and allergies, it’s critical to help them build up their natural immunity.

Microbial ecologist Jack Gilbert, Ph.D.,

of the University of California San Diego School of Medicine, co-founder of the crowdsourced American Gut Project, advises, “Furry pets, the outdoors, dirt in the backyard, forests—life!”

As the co-author of Dirt Is Good: The Advantage of Germs for Your Child’s Developing Immune System, Gilbert is part of an emerging scientific consensus called the “hygiene hypothesis”, which posits that excessive sterility—being overzealous in protecting our children from germs and other microbes—can dampen the ability of their bodies to fight off allergens and infections. “As a species, we have evolved in a world full of microbes, and our immune systems have developed to cope with that,” he says. “The immune system needs to be used and trained by exposure to the world around it.” From birth onward, here are some proven strategies that strengthen kids’ immune systems.

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Start off right with natural birth and breastfeeding: One

in three babies in the U.S. is born by caesarean section, and about half the time it’s optional rather than necessary—perhaps because parents don’t understand that babies born in this manner have been shown to have altered immune development, reduced gut microbiome diversity and a higher risk of developing allergies, atopy and asthma in the short term, with a longterm risk of obesity, according to a study published in The Lancet. Likewise, breastfeeding protects against the likelihood of viruses, eye and urinary tract infections, inflammatory bowel disease, gastroenteritis, lymphoma, leukemia, and Type 1 and 2 diabetes, reports the American Academy of Pediatrics.

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Feed them the right foods:

Provide lots of antioxidant-rich fruits, veggies and fiber—organic when possible—while avoiding processed foods. “The intestinal lining of the gastrointestinal tract serves as the body’s first line of defense against many pathogens. Through certain strains of probiotics and prebiotics found in whole food, we can help landscape our child’s intestinal microbiome to create a positive effect on their innate and adaptive immune responses,” says Krystal Plonski, a Seattle naturopathic physician with a pediatric focus.

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Avoid cleaning toxins: The

COVID-19 pandemic has many of us reaching for virus-zapping bleach disinfectants, but Gilbert advises not to overuse them. Once the viral threat is past, it’s wise to go back immediately to natural cleaners like vinegar and baking soda. A 2015 study in Occupational & Environmental Medicine of more than 9,000 children ages 6 to 12 in Spain, Holland and Finland found the incidence of infections such as flu, tonsillitis, sinusitis, bronchitis and pneumonia was more prevalent in homes where bleach was used.

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Get them outside around dirt:

Whether toddlers are making mud pies, older kids are growing gardens or teens are kicking up dust on the sports field, childrens’ immune systems thrive when they meet the microbial richness of dirt and the vitamin-D boost of the sunny outdoors. In a study in The New England Journal of Medicine that focused on two technology-free communities, Amish children that lived and worked at old-fashioned family dairy farms had a quarter and a fifth the rate of asthma and allergies, respectively, as Hutterite children that lived off-site from their community’s large industrialized farms. Georgetown University researchers report that sunlight, besides producing vitamin D, energizes infection-fighting T-cells in the skin that play a central role in human immunity.

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Get them a pet: The dirt, germs

and fur that dogs and cats bring to a house may be just what young immune systems need. Finnish researchers following 397 babies found those that grew up in homes with pets were 44 percent less likely to develop an ear infection and 29 percent less likely to receive antibiotics than pet-free babies. Canadian researchers found that babies from families with pets—70 percent of which were dogs—showed higher levels of two types of microbes linked to lower risks of becoming allergic and obese. They theorize that exposure to dirt and bacteria early in life—for example, in a dog’s fur and on its paws—can create early immunity.

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

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Combined with platelet-rich plasma (PRP), derived from an individual’s whole blood centrifuged to remove red blood cells, the overall effects of medical microneedling are augmented.

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own to our very cells, water is the foundation of life. In the ancient Greco-Roman world, bathing in hot mineral springs and cool saltwater was a common ritual for better health, and spaces dedicated to baths were considered sacred. Stepping into a warm tub harkens back to the safety of the womb while offering abundant health benefits. Opting for a bath instead of a shower can not only help minimize headaches, insomnia, menstrual cramps, depression and chronic pain, but soothe a burnt-out nervous system. It can also enliven stagnant blood and lymphatic fluids, enabling metabolic waste to be carried out of the body through perspiration.

“Hydrotherapy is used in many natural health systems for a wide variety of ailments from inflammation to nervous system dysfunction and skin conditions.

Whether you have access to a bathtub or not, there are many ways you can apply these traditional practices to your own self-care routine,” says Marlene Adelmann, herbalist and founder of the Herbal Academy, in Bedford, Massachusetts.

Whether we step into a full-body tub or a foot basin, water is a balm for the modern spirit bogged down by information overload and world events. “Taking time away in the sanctuary of warm water allows us to slip into a different state of mind and to release the energetic armor we

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defend ourselves with, as well as recuperate and heal internally,” says Kiva Rose Hardin, herbalist and co-editor of Plant Healer magazine, in New Mexico.

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A good bath can lower chronic systemic inflammation associated with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia. It can also impact how the body uses insulin.

A 2018 study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology shows that immersion in hot water counters low-grade inflammation and increases glucose metabolism in individuals unable to exercise.

Hot baths relax muscles by promoting blood circulation through the tissues and prompting the nervous system into a calming parasympathetic mode. Cold-water soaks—preferably in the morning—provide perks that include boosting immunity and increasing depression-zapping endorphins such as dopamine.

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The skin is our largest organ, and what we put into the bath affects us from the outside-in. Bentonite clay for detoxing and Dead Sea salts for pain are great choices. Studies going back to the 1990s show significant, lasting effects of Dead

Sea salts on those with osteoarthritis of the knee, as well as rheumatoid arthritis.

Fortifying the bath with Epsom salts, evaporated sea salt or Himalayan pink salt is highly beneficial. “Himalayan salt has 84 valuable trace minerals, including potassium, magnesium and sodium. It draws out toxins, cleanses the skin and helps cleanse the body energetically,” says Hellen Yuan, founder of the bath product company Hellen, in Brooklyn.

Adding bundles of fresh or dried herbs or snipping them into sachets can strengthen immune response and provide a welcome antidote to work-related stress. “Aromatic herbs and essential oils are inhaled through our olfactory system and make a beeline to our brains, signaling that it’s time to relax or feel energized,” says Adelmann, who emphasizes practical common sense.

“Although flowers and leaves floating in the tub make for lovely social media posts, most household plumbing cannot handle big, bulky plant material. The simplest way to add herbs to a bath is by making a super-concentrated tea.” Hardin concurs, recommending fresh or dried lavender, flowering goldenrod tops, holy basil leaves (tulsi, Ocimum tenuiflorum) or calendula blossoms.

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Baths are good medicine for both genders. “Men carry so much stress in their bodies and typically hold in a lot of tension. A good bath brew eases the muscles and replenishes the mind and soul,” says Yuan.

Bathing can be the ultimate sacred offering to the body.

From her wood-fired outdoor tub at the edge of a starlit mesa, Hardin advises, “Efforts need not be expensive or time-consuming. Just focused intent will inherently return a sufficient degree of sensuality, magic and beauty to the bath.”

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From Hellen Yuan: Foot baths are a

great alternative to a full-body bath because of the 72,000-plus nerve endings in our feet and the six acupuncture meridian points.

From Marlene Adelmann:

Essential oils should always be properly diluted and dispersed in oil, thick aloe vera leaf gel, Castile soap or a dispersing agent such as Solubol. Water, alcohol and hydrosol are not safe carriers, as they do not disperse the essential oils.

For aromatherapy bath salts, dilute essential oils in a small amount of oil before stirring into the salt. For nut allergies, avoid almond oil.

Nourishing Additions Add Zing to Bath Waters Organic apple cider vinegar: 1 cup to a bath to balance skin pH levels, combat yeast infections and soothe sunburn

Himalayan salt: ½ cup to bath water for acne, eczema and psoriasis

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powder to bath water for increasing the body’s chi, boosting immunity and relieving pain. Follow-up with a shower to rinse off perspiration (contraindicated in the presence of high blood pressure, diabetes or a history of heart disease)

Epsom salts: ½ cup added to the bath to fortify magnesium and boost serotonin, which can increase energy and stamina, decrease irritability and adrenaline, lower blood pressure, increase concentration and improve sleeping habits

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Combine herbs together in a 2-quart jar. Pour 2 quarts boiling water over herbs and let steep for 15 minutes. Strain tea and discard or compost herbs. Pour tea into bath and enjoy.

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Mindful walking that fosters focus on each step can combat depression, anxiety and unhealthy food cravings by boosting neurotransmitters. Studies from the University of Exeter, in England, reveal that chocolate cravings and consumption are reduced after just a 15-minute walk, and a German study found overweight people that walked briskly for 15 minutes had less desire for sugary snacks.

A 2016 study in Complementary Therapies in Medicine found that meditative walking for 30 minutes three times a week reduced arterial stiffness and the stress hormone cortisol in a 12-week period. Individuals with Type 2 diabetes also had healthier blood sugar levels. Further, the group that employed mindful walking exhibited significant improvement compared to the control group that engaged in regular, non-meditative walking.

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Like seated meditation, meditative walking fosters mind-body awareness that can nourish the spirit. “Some of the world’s greatest artists, like Johann Sebastian Bach and William Blake, were well aware of this, and spent much time on long walks exploring their inner worlds,” says Reino Gevers, of Majorca, Spain. The author of Deep Walking for Body, Mind and Soul, he sees walking meditation as an invitation to tap into the bigger matrix of life. “Deep walking, also pilgrimage walking, is spending time alone in nature to walk off the things that are weighing heavy on your shoulders. These could be hurtful and traumatic

events like the loss of a family member, divorce or financial loss. While practicing mindful walking, there is a reconnection to the natural rhythm of life.”

Meditative walking calms the amygdala, the portion of the brain that can become hyper-reactive from trauma and keep us in the loop of anxiety. Introduced to meditative walking by a spiritual teacher, Carolyn Sinclair, in Houston, found deep healing from depression after a devastating divorce. “Even though I knew tai chi, qigong and sitting meditation, I couldn’t lift my head off the pillow, couldn’t sleep and wasn’t eating,” says Sinclair, who relinquished all medications after six months of taking mindful steps. Today, she blogs at WalkingMeditation.com and attributes her capacity to feel joy and her improved emotional resilience to the practice. “We cannot stay in sitting meditation all day long, and life will always throw us a curve ball,” she says. “Walking meditation allows us to be in the world, but not attached to the chaos and drama. This form of meditation helps train the mind to reside in the present moment during our everyday activities.”

Resetting Body and Soul Going for a mindful walk can cultivate sensory nuance, especially to changing angles of sunlight and the dance of turning seasons. Psychologist Hugh O’Donovan, in Cork, Ireland, the author of Mindful Walking: Walk Your Way to Mental and Physical Well-Being, says, “The body is a powerful instrument

of connection. It appears too simple, but this is a necessary aspect of mindful walking for the beginner right through to the more experienced practitioner. It is in this slowing down that you begin to notice.” In 2015, he traversed the entire length of his native country and was reminded, he says, that “In this mindful walking space, the world can come alive at every sensory level. You can see the colors, the textures, the contrasts, the shade, the magic.”

Gevers concurs, “There is a major difference in just walking for exercise and deep walking. When you do mindful walking, you open your senses to the world around you. What do you smell, hear and feel?”

Buddha Steps Mindful walking begins with communing with each step, heel-totoe, on Mother Earth. “The beauty of walking meditation is that once it becomes a habit, we can bring it everywhere, naturally,” emphasizes Sinclair.

O’Donovan, whose mantra is, “Show up, slow down and notice”, inspires us all when he says, “You might think, ‘I’ve seen grass a million times; I know grass,’ but this limits the possibility to know in a deeper way. Grass is not just grass when you walk mindfully.”

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Tips on Meditative Walking From Carolyn Sinclair: n Find a safe, quiet place to walk. A park, your yard, in nature is best, but you can even choose a mall before the stores open. n Set aside a specific amount of time to walk and start with 10- or 15-minute increments. n Wear shoes and set your gaze about 12 to 15 feet angled toward the ground in front of you. Relax. Keep arms and shoulders loose; head and neck in alignment. n Observe the smell of the earth, flowers and trees. Feel the moisture in the air and how it effects your skin; recognize the temperature. Notice how you maintain balance as you walk; how a rock and uneven surfaces feel underfoot. n Notice any tension without trying to change it—just observe and avoid analyzing, comparing or editing. n Experience the sensation of feeling the soles of the feet as each foot touches the ground. One shouldn’t be fooled by its simplicity. The mind will always wander; consequently, it’s not necessary to try to stop the mind from thinking. All that is needed is to bring attention back to feeling the soles of the feet, again and again. They contain energy meridian lines and

acupuncture and chakra points that communicate energetically to every cell and every organ of the body. n Avoid headphones or music whenever possible. With mindfulness, you will be tapping into the music of your sole/soul and experience peace and tranquility. n If you don’t have time to go out, practice in the living room, going slowly in a clockwise direction, or walk down a hallway in your home or office. n Something miraculous happens when we bring our awareness to the feet. This is one of the deepest secrets of the Buddha. Bring your awareness to the soles of your feet when grocery shopping or when you are standing in line at the bank. Always bring your awareness to the soles of your feet, even when sitting at a desk or waiting in the doctor’s office.

From Reino Gevers: n Start with a short 10- to 15-minute walk and do it every day of every week. You will soon begin to notice the positive effects on body and mind. If you put yourself under pressure by wanting to do too much too soon, you will inevitably fail and get frustrated. It’s a small change in one’s daily habit that has an enormous positive impact.

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pending quality time with our pets is always a win, especially if it’s in the kitchen. Pet treats can be more than tasty; if we use the right ingredients, they can be downright nutritional. Stop at a favorite local health store to pick up the ingredients to prepare these easy and cool pet treats.

Berry Delicious Basil isn’t just a culinary herb—it improves digestion, delivers anti-inflammatory properties and antioxidants, strengthens the immune system and helps to detoxify the liver. It’s perfect for this summertime frozen snack.

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contain quercetin, a naturally occurring flavonoid that reduces inflammation.

Yields: Depends on size of molds 1 cup coconut oil ½ cup blackberries ½ cup raspberries 1 Tbsp basil leaves Place the coconut oil in a pan over low heat. Stir until melted and set aside. Place the blackberries, raspberries and basil leaves into a mixer and blend.

Add the melted coconut oil into the mixer and blend ingredients together.

Place a silicone ice cube mold on a cookie sheet for support. The smaller the cavities, the better.

Pour the mix into the molds and place in the freezer.

Once frozen, pop out treats and store in a glass container in the freezer.

Serve one frozen treat to each pet every few days.

Sardines and Milk This frozen pet treat will delight both dogs and cats. Not only will they enjoy this treat, but it offers a powerhouse of nutrition. Sardines provide pets with healthy fats such as eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), otherwise known as omega-3 fatty acids. They also provide vitamin D3, B12, coenzyme Q10 and amino acids. Not bad for a small fish.

Cow’s milk for pets is pretty much a no-no. They do not tolerate its high level of alpha-s1-casein protein. Goat’s milk, on the other hand, contains extremely low to no amounts of this protein, and so allows better absorption of the nutrients. Goat’s milk also supplies essential nutrients such as iron, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin B5 and A, as well as healthy fats, enzymes and minerals, making it a good choice for the liquid component in this frozen treat.

Yields: Depends on size of molds 1 can (3.75 oz) wild-caught sardines in water 1 cup goat’s milk, raw or fermented is best Place the ingredients into a mixer and blend. Place a silicone ice cube mold on a cookie sheet for support. The smaller the cavities, the better.

Pour the mix into the molds and place in the freezer.

Once frozen, pop out treats and store in a glass container in the freezer.

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Cooling and Soothing Blueberries are quite popular as a healthy fruit for good reason. They are the most antioxidant fruit around. Because they contain natural compounds called anthocyanins, which are flavonoids, blueberries help protect against cardiovascular disease. They also have high amounts of EPA and DHA, making these little berries quite the superfood.

Carrots offer a great crunch. They also are a fine source of betacarotene, vitamin A, fiber and potassium. Not just a calming herb, lavender is also anti-inflammatory and even aids in digestion. Strawberries are fragrant and tasty, and also provide vitamins C and B9 , magnesium and potassium.

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Yields: Depends on size of molds ½ cup blueberries ½ cup carrots ½ cup strawberries 1 Tbsp dried lavender Place the ingredients in a mixer and blend.

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Tarot 101: Basic Spreads – 9am-noon. This experiential workshop focuses on three spreads to help you organize your readings. Bring a deck or purchase one from the shop. All levels. $40. Goddess I AM, 600 Goodlette Rd N, Naples. 228-6949.

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Tarot Talk Saturday – 11am-5pm. Just when you think you have it figured out, something or someone comes along and there you are again, peeling that onion. Receive a short, yet powerful in-store and online reading. $25/20 minutes. The Path of Being, 15248 S Tamiami Tr, Ste 300, Ft Myers. 437-5141.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 4 Tarot Part I –2pm. Learn the meanings of the cards and how to use this wonderful tool. A Rider Waite deck is required. $30. Part II on 8/11 at 2pm.

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

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.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 8 Letting Go: The Divine Process – 11am-1:30pm or 2-4:30pm. Melissa Davidson will lead this onehour class to benefit body, mind and spirit. Learn to let go of what is not positively serving your journey/unconditional forgiveness. $125. Goddess I AM, 600 Goodlette Rd N, Naples. 228-6949.

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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. Participants 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: 2907008 or HouseOfGaia.org.

of your spiritual senses, or “gifts”. It can be taught and improved greatly with practice. This workshop will teach you how to expand your awareness to perceive more than you thought you could. $25.

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5 The 7th Path Self-Hypnosis Zoom Class – Noon or 7pm class options. Learn a mind-body-spirit approach that combines the benefits of meditation with the power of self-hypnosis to help you make good positive changes in your life. Join this live online Zoom class presented by Michele Durham, where she teaches the first five Recognitions. $299 includes 72-page workbook and five sessions. Register: 776-2211, AccessHolisticHealing@gmail.com or AccessHolisticHealing.com/events. See news brief on page 12 and ad on page 17.

Reiki Level I – 2pm. Learn hands-on healing method of universal life force energies. Information will be given on the chakras, auras, connecting to energies, and crystal works. Attunement and certification available upon completion. $50. The Labyrinth, 12995 S Cleveland Ave, Ste 108, Ft Myers. RSVP: 939-2769.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 6 Tarot Part I –7pm. Learn the meanings of the cards and how to use this wonderful tool. A Rider Waite deck is required. $30. Part II on 8/13 at 7pm. The Labyrinth, 12995 S Cleveland Ave, Ste 108, Ft Myers. RSVP: 939-2769.

Spiritual Intuition: Opening Your Gifts – 7-8:30pm. The truth is we all hold the potential to be intuitive. Your spiritual intuition includes the use

Self-Realization Fellowship World Convocation – Aug 9-15. To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the arrival in the West of Paramahansa Yogananda and his founding of Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF), the 2020 Self-Realization Fellowship World Convocation is a global online spiritual gathering for spiritual renewal and upliftment during these challenging times and an immersion in the yoga meditation teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda (Autobiography of a Yogi). Free sessions led by SRF monks and nuns, and livestreamed online. Info/register: 323-225-2471 or Yogananda.org/convo2020.

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12 Reiki Level I – 7pm. Learn hands-on healing method of universal life force energies. Information will be given on the chakras, auras, connecting to energies and crystal works. Attunement and certification available upon completion. $50. The Labyrinth, 12995 S Cleveland Ave, Ste 108, Ft Myers. RSVP: 939-2769.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 13 Ft Myers 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.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 14 How to Communicate with Deceased Loved Ones – 2pm. Do you think you are receiving messages

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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.

from loved ones who have crossed over? Learn how to have two-way communication with those that are in spirit. Exercises will be demonstrated on how to achieve this goal, plus certain guidelines and most frequently questions answered. $30. The Labyrinth, 12995 S Cleveland Ave, Ste 108, Ft Myers. RSVP: 939-2769.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15 Past-Life Regression Experimental Zoom Session – 10am-3pm. With Karen Coratelli-Smith and David C. Karg. Participate in multiple past-life journeys in the privacy of your home. $79. Preregistration required: 692-9120 or kSmith727comcast.net.

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.

Tarot Talk Saturday – 11am–5pm. Just when you think you have it figured out, something or someone comes along and there you are again, peeling that onion. Receive a short, yet powerful in store and online readings. $25/20 minutes. The Path of Being, 15248 S Tamiami Tr, Ste 300, Ft Myers. 437-5141.

MONDAY, AUGUST 17 Crystal Bowl Sound Bath and EFT Tapping Activation – 8-9:15pm. With Christar Damiano.

Get centered in yourself and reclaim your life force energy. The vibrational sound healing to balance your chakras and realign you to your highest power. Emotional Freedom Release (EFT) tapping restores energetic disruption while assisting you to let go of old stories that no longer serve you. The combined modalities increase mental and emotional clarity during these unprecedented times.

Bring a yoga mat and/or blanket and pillow. Love donation. Outside class; social distancing observed.

13550 Reflections Pkwy, Ste 5, Ft Myers. RSVP: 560-4016.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19 Tea Leaf Reading – The Art of Tasseography – 7pm. Learn how to read the tea leaves for yourself and others. Also receive a free personal tea leaf reading during class. A tea party with extras! All materials included. $30. The Labyrinth, 12995 S Cleveland Ave, Ste 108, Ft Myers. RSVP: 939-2769.

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 20 Awaken the Divine Feminine – 7-8pm. The divine feminine is an energy that has been with us since ancient times. She represents the connection to the part of your consciousness responsible for nurturance, intuition and empathy. The divine feminine is the aspect of the self-associated with creation, intuition, community, sensuality (felt sense rather than thinking sense) and collaboration. $10. The Path of Being, 15248 S Tamiami Tr, Ste 300, Ft Myers. 437-5141.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 21 Vinna Stibal’s ThetaHealing Basic DNA – Aug 21-23. Three-day class taught in 150 countries with instructors Karen Coratelli-Smith and David C. Karg. The first in the ThetaHealing program.

Class will be taught live in Naples and via Zoom! $444 includes books and materials. Preregistration required: 692-9120 or kSmith727@comcast.net.

Witchcraft Elements and Elementals – 6-8pm.

The elements of life have some of the most potent magical energies we as humans can access. Learn basic components to be used as an axis to balance one’s life. $50. Goddess I AM, 600 Goodlette Rd N, Naples. 228-6949. GoddessIAM.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 22 Usui/Holy Fire Reiki I & II Workshop – Aug 2223. 9am-5pm. With Pattie Carney, reiki master 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.

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Womb Blessing – 1:30-4:30pm. 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.

Followed by ecstatic dance 5:30-7:30pm. $20. Goddess I AM, 600 Goodlette Rd N, Naples. 228-6949.

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26 How to Communicate with Deceased Loved Ones – 2pm. Do you think you are receiving messages from loved ones who have crossed over? Learn how to have two-way communication with those that are in spirit. Exercises will be demonstrated on how to achieve this goal, plus certain guidelines and most frequently questions answered. $30. The Labyrinth, 12995 S Cleveland Ave, Ste 108, Ft Myers. RSVP: 939-2769.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 27 Ft Myers 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.

Lee County Chapter of Climate Reality Monthly ZOOM Meeting – 7-8pm. Open to anyone interested in learning more about climate change and what can be done to save our planet. To join, email ClimateReality.LeeCountyChapter@gmail.com for ZOOM link to access the call. Free.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 28 NFSH The Healing Trust Community Healing Session – 6:30-8:30pm. With Karen Coratelli-Smith and David C. Karg, tutors via Zoom and phone. Ex-

perience guided meditations for bringing world and planetary healing plus healing ourselves, physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. $10 by check or PayPal. Preregistration required: 692-9120 or kSmith727@comcast.net.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 29 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.

Tarot Talk Saturday – 11am–5pm. Just when you think you have it figured out, something or someone comes along and there you are again, peeling that onion. Receive a short, yet powerful in store and online readings. $25/20 minutes. The Path of Being, 15248 S Tamiami Tr, Ste 300, Ft Myers. 437-5141.

HOPE: Creating a Personal Health and Wellness Vision – 1-2:30pm. As we move forward, looking to create a “new normal,” what area of your life calls for attention and change? New eating choices? A full-body reboot? Personal habit and belief shifts?

Join to experience a multifaceted event beginning with videos followed by a visioning process focused on specific areas of life. Connect to your joy, create calm and re-balance. Free online event. Preregister: 277-1399. Info: Spoonful Experiences YouTube Channel or Lotus Blossom Clinic on Facebook: Facebook.com/LotusblossomClinic. See ad on page 37 and news brief on page 10.

plan ahead 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, page 11.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 Yomassage Class – 11am-12:30pm. With Dolores J Gozzi, LMT. A fusion of relaxing and supported restorative yoga positions with hands on massage therapy. Students hold each position for eight to10 minutes while a massage therapist performs manual massage techniques. Limited to five participants per class. Preregistration encouraged. $45/members, $55/nonmembers. Admission to the site not included. Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 335-3670. Tickets: EdisonFordWinterEstates.org/events/yomassage-2/.

Full Moon Meditation Class – 1:30-2:30pm. With Dolores J Gozzi, LMT. Relax, breathe, release and enjoy a personal journey through sound vibration with singing bowls and drums. Bring a yoga mat or towel, water and a small pillow. $20/members, $25/ nonmembers. Admission to the site is not included. Edison & Ford Winter Estate, South Florida Water Management Lecture Hall,

2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 335-3670. Tickets: onsite or EdisonFordWinterEstates.org/events/alchemyof-the-senses-a-self-guided-sensory-meditation.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 Lessons in Manners for the Generations Etiquette Class – 11am-1pm. With Suzanne Willis. Mina Edison was a gracious hostess and concerned with the well-being of children and the community. Following in her tradition, this class will teach etiquette and social skills. Students will gather at the Edison Caretaker’s House for a lesson in good manners; proper introduction, handshakes and dining etiquette during a three-course meal. Includes workbook and certificate of completion. $75/members, $85/nonmembers.

Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 335-3670. Registration required: eCommerce.EdisonFordWinterEstates.org.

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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. Online/phone meetings: FoodAddicts.org.

daily Edison Ford Guided Tours – 10:30am, 12:30pm and 2:30pm. Guided tour led by an experienced and knowledgeable site historian. Visitors will learn about Thomas Edison and Henry Ford’s life in Ft Myers and the history of the site. Tours will be limited to groups of 10 people for social distancing (wear a mask). $30/adults, $25/teens, $18/children. Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers.

335-3670. EdisonFordWinterEstates.org.

sunday 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. Online/phone meetings: FoodAddicts.org.

Drum and Dance Circle – 6:30-9pm. Drummers, dancers, jugglers, everyone welcome. BYO chair and instrument or come just to enjoy. Social distancing and face masks encouraged. 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.

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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.

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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. Online/phone meetings: FoodAddicts.org.

tuesday Tai Chi – 11am. With Hector. In studio only. Love Yoga Center, 4949 Tamiami Tr N, Ste 204, Naples.

Preregistration required: 692-9747. LoveYogaCenter.com.

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

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 some

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historian or curator. A unique opportunity to take a sneak peek inside normally-closed off areas of Thomas Edison’s Seminole Lodge and Henry Ford’s The Mangoes. Tours will be limited to groups of 10 people for social distancing (wear a mask). $50/ adults, $35/teens, $20/children. Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. Preregister: 335-3670. EdisonFordWinterEstates.org.

Virtual Mixed Level Flow – 6:30pm. With Jackie. Love Yoga Center, 4949 Tamiami Tr N, Ste 204, Naples. Preregistration required: 692-9747.

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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.

Online/phone meetings: FoodAddicts.org.

wednesday 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: 216-870-0653. Online/phone meetings: FoodAddicts.org.

Chronic Disease Self-Management Program for Seniors – Thru Aug 26. 1-3pm. The Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida will offer a sixweek Chronic Disease Self-Management Program online workshop for individuals living in Charlotte, Hendry, Glades, Desoto and Collier counties. A Zoom link to the online class will be provided to participants after registration. A trainer will be available to meet with participants virtually and provide instructions on how to join prior to the first class.

Adults over the age of 60 and adults with disabilities that have one or more chronic conditions are encouraged to participate. Register: Sherry.Young@ aaaswfl.org or call Elder Helpline: 866-413-5337.

Virtual Chi Yoga – 4pm. With Sue. Love Yoga Center, 4949 Tamiami Tr N, Ste 204, Naples. Preregistration required: 692-9747. LoveYogaCenter.com 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.

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.

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thursday Inside-the-Homes Tour – 11am-12:30pm. In depth Inside-the-Homes tours led by an experienced site

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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.

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: 8504467. Online/phone meetings: FoodAddicts.org.

The Spiritual Way – 8pm virtually via Facebook Live on 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 Yoga with Love and Mat – 9-10:15am.

With Kandy Love via Zoom. Props: mat, two blocks, two-three blankets, toga belt (or strap), chair, wall nearby. Free/donation. Info/register: YoginiKandy62@gmail.com.

Women’s CODA – Noon-1pm. Codependence Anonymous for women only. Free/donation. Hope Lutheran Church, 25999 Old Hwy 41, Bonita Springs.

Universe Within Crystal Bowl Meditation – 6-7pm. 2nd Fri. BYO mat, blanket and pillow to lie on as you gaze up at a planetary star show all in air-conditioned comfort while feeling the healing frequencies of crystal singing bowls. Brought to you by Firefly Within Foundation. Free; donations accepted. Our Yoga Place, 8002 Mediterranean Dr, Estero. Preregistration required: 360-2730.

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saturday The Alliance for the Arts GreenMarket – 9am1pm. Now open with added precautions and following CDC guidelines. The decade-old market has been operating as a drive-thru market since its April 2020 closure due to Covid-19. Info: ArtInLee. org/GreenMarket or 939-2787. To order online for Wednesday drive thru pickup: ArtInLee.org/ DriveThru.

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. Online/phone meetings: FoodAddicts.org.

Women’s CODA – Noon-1pm. Codependence Anonymous for women only. Free/donation. Hope Lutheran Church, 25999 Old Hwy 41, Bonita Springs.

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: Bit.ly/2B0kG7c. Free. Facebook.com/ events/580699749513713.

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

3rd Sat. Meets once a month (currently on hold; 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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ACUPUNCTURE 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.

LOTUS BLOSSOM CLINIC

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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

PAULA TERRY, LMT

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

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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 19 and 39.

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 41.

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.

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 59.

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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 41.

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.

Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique. Reiki and more! See ad, page 17.

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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.

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