Lloyd to Host Two Events at Goddess I AM

Inspirational healer Ken Lloyd will present two events this month at Goddess I AM, in Naples. Llyod will give a free lecture from 1 to 2 p.m. on August 12 and lead a group healing session during the same period the next day.

Lloyd can access spiritual technology which provides him the incredible gift to rapidly heal the body through seeing, communicating with and removing energies that are impacting the body, mind and soul. Issues he addresses include physical pain and discomfort; disease; childhood, ancestral and past-life trauma; soul contracts; psychic attacks; trapped emotions; and many more low-frequency energies that can prevent bodies from self-healing.

Lloyd, who has performed several sold-out events at the Sarasota Cosmic Center, will also be available at Goddess I AM in the future for similar events, plus private sessions.

Cost for healing event: $75. Location: 600 Goodlette Rd. N., Ste. 103. For more information, register for either event or for a discount on private sessions, call 239-228-6949 or visit GoddessIAM.com to learn more. See ad, page 41.

Spark Health Offers Castor Oil Pack Sessions

Spark Health Technologies, in Naples, is offering one-hour organic castor oil pack sessions for abdominal bloating and other issues. Clients will also breathe hydrogen gas, which is a powerful anti-inflammatory, as well as lie on a Bio Electro Magnetic Energy Regulation (BEMER) Mat to promote microcirculation of oxygen. After the procedure, customers can take their castor oil kit home, including organic oil and a hot water bottle, to self-administer for up to 30 more sessions.

“As mentioned in the book The Oil That Heals, by Dr. William McGarey, along with other great information, castor oil is highly effective in breaking up scar tissue, reducing cysts and inflammation, and helping to clear out debris in the intestines,” says owner Sue Mahany.

Cost is $190 for 90-minute appointment and take-home kit. Location: 11983 Tamiami Tr., Ste. 150. For more information or to make an appointment, call 802-752-6342 or visit SparkHealthTechnologies.com. See ad, page 29.

Maximizing Lutein in Green Smoothies

Research indicates that lutein is essential for eye health, suppresses inflammation and offers cardiovascular health benefits. Because the human body cannot make this powerful antioxidant, it is important to include it in the diet by eating dark, leafy vegetables, such as spinach and kale.

A new study in the journal Nutrients has found that coconut milk is the most effective plantbased milk to liberate lutein from spinach in green smoothies. The scientists from Linköping University, in Sweden, tested 14 liquids, and only four increased lutein liberation in spinach smoothies. Compared to blending spinach with water alone, coconut milk without additives was found to improve lutein liberation by 42 percent. Improved lutein liberation was also found with high-fat cow’s milk (36 percent), medium-fat cow’s milk (30 percent) and coconut milk with additives (25 percent). Researchers noted that soy milk with and without additives actually reduced lutein liberation by 40 percent and 61 percent, respectively.