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Embracing a Simpler Lifestyle

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When I think about the simple lifestyle my mother was born into on a small, Midwest farm in the 1920s, I realize just how quickly and relentlessly climate change has emerged to become the biggest threat facing humanity today. With no electricity or indoor plumbing, the family farmhouse’s 12 tenants didn’t waste water on daily showers or burden the electrical grid. Their fruit and vegetable crops, along with eggs from the barnyard chickens and milk from cows in the fields, supplied most of their food. A weekly shopping trip to town in the family car provided them with other essentials. Weekend flights across the country or Amazon delivery trucks were unimaginable then. Today, we have trendy words like eco-living or minimalism to describe what was the norm for previous generations. This month’s feature on page 28, “Less Stuff, More Joy: Ways to Live Simpler and Lighter on Mother Earth,” wouldn’t have been relatable a generation ago, but now the proliferation of environmental disasters and mass displacement of people serves as an urgent wake-up call to live more sustainably and kindly on our precious planet. No one really wants to give up modern conveniences, but our feature story showcases achievable ways to live simpler, sustainable and more conscious lives by decluttering our homes, moving and downsizing, eliminating household plastics, buying local produce and reducing energy consumption. Our “Living Lighter Checklist” on page 31 makes it easier to up your game with minimalist, ecological and conscious-living approaches and tasks. After reading this month’s Eco-Tip on page 46, I joined our local Buy Nothing Group on Facebook. I look forward to using this free platform to give, borrow or lend items or services to neighbors. Check it out! This month’s Healthy Planet issue offers other valuable, Earth-friendly advice and information. On page 44, you’ll discover ways to effectively talk to anxious kids about climate change. Hearing the truth from the people they love in a calm and reassuring way can help them develop the resilience and hope needed to become part of the solutions. In “Water Scarcity Woes,” Jeremiah Castelo, founder of World Water Reserve, talks about severe water stress around the globe, estimating that half of the Earth’s population will be unable to access the water they need by 2025, and that one-third of the world’s largest aquifers are running low on water. You’ll find solutions to these challenges on page 21. Sometimes it feels like today’s most critical issues are too big for us to make a difference individually. But we can all do things that collectively add up, and you might just discover that it’s not about what you are giving up, but what you are gaining. In their top-rated blog TheMinimalists.com, Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus tell their 20 million followers, “Getting started is as simple as asking yourself one question: ‘How might your life be better if you owned fewer material possessions?’” Perhaps you’ll design a life with greater time, money and freedom to live a more meaningful life! Stepping lightly,

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Mandala Spa Relocates with Two Specials

Naples Spirit Fest and Unity World Day of Prayer

he Mandala Spa, which uses only organic products in providing facials, massages and other body treatments, has relocated from inside the Bayfront Inn Hotel to 300 Fifth Avenue South, in Naples. They are also offering a therapeutic massage followed by eminence customized facial with ultrasound therapy for $129, and first-time clients can receive a lymphatic detox, deep tissue, therapeutic, hot stone, reflexology or body contouring massage for $59.99. Gift certificates are also available. Deep tissue massages, featuring slow, deep strokes conducted by well-trained and highly skilled therapists, can treat musculoskeletal issues such as muscle pain and stiffness by breaking up scar tissue that can form after an injury and reduce tension in muscles and tissue. This modality, as well as sports massage, can offer injury prevention and increased flexibility, relief from injuries and enhanced performance. For more information or to make an appointment, call 239571-9880 or visit NaplesMandalaSpa.com. See ad, page 41.

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nity Church of Naples will partner with Goddess I AM to present the Naples Spirit Fest as part of the Unity World Day of Prayer from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on October 9 at the Unity of Naples Church. Amidst community connection and spiritual inspiration, attendees will discover many ways to remove stress and worries from their lives during this day of healing, evolution and joy. Many of our area’s most experienced psychics, mediums, healers, readers, authors, spiritual teachers, artists and practitioners will be on hand, engaging visitors and providing healing demonstrations, workshops and meditations. Unity of Naples, a nondenominational spiritual community rooted in radical and loving acceptance, offers uplifting services every Sunday, along with periodic concerts, workshops and classes. Admission: $5. Location: 2000 Unity Way. For more information, call 239-775-3009, email Hello@UnityNaples.org or visit UnityNaples.org or GoddessIam.com. See ad, page 33.

New Life Coach Services in Fort Myers

n August, Laura Orvieto, founder and CEO of Terra DiLuce, LLC, began offering a unique combination of Laws of Attraction life coaching services, hypnosis for stress Laura Orvieto and weight management, personalized meditation services and reading and balancing of chakras at 13410 Parker Commons Boulevard, Suite 103, in Fort Myers. Initial consultations with Orvieto, who is dedicated to help people transform their lives, are free. She says that her natural abilities as an energy reader will help clients relieve stress, be more active and happy, and find what is blocking them from living the life of their dreams. “Start the journey to become the best version of yourself!”

Return of Free Yoga Beach Classes

r. Brian Healy will resume leading weekly free gentle yoga classes from 9 to 10 a.m. on October 16 at San Carlos Bay Preserve and Bunche Beach, in Fort Myers. The sessions are open to all levels and beginner-friendly. Attendees are recommended to bring sunscreen, insect repellent, water and at least one beach towel. A yoga mat is optional. Healy has 30 years of experience as a holistic physician and yoga and meditation instructor. Parking fee: $2. Location: 18201 John Morris Rd. For more information, call 239-437-9355 or visit FortMyersAcupunctureMassage.com. See ad, page 43.

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n addition to co-presenting the Naples Spirit Fest from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on October 9 at Unity of Naples, the Goddess I AM Healing & Art Center will host other events dedicated to empowering people this month at their Naples location. Later that same evening, they’ll host a Woman of the Mystic – Sisters Circle Gathering from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. A Goddess Temple teaching ceremony will be held at 7 p.m. on October 13 and each third Wednesday of the month. Jayson Wechs will lead a two-part ThetaHealing workshop, fostering a manifestation of abundance for participants, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on October 23 and 24. Along with this modality, he’s trained in reiki, acupuncture and medical qigong. They host psychic fairs each month on the second Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. and the third Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., along with energy healings and special readings. An onsite gift shop includes healing artisan jewelry, sage and incense, crystals and other inspirational and spiritual gifts. Location: 600 Goodlette Rd. N., Ste. 103. For more information or to register for any events, call 239-2286949 or visit GoddessIam.com. See ad, page 36.

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Sleep Like a Yogi Yoga Nidra Workshop

eginning November 6, Access Holistic Healing & Hypnosis, in Bonita Springs, will offer a series of presentations and workshops that promote natural healing of the mind, body and spirit. The first in the series is a yoga nidra workshop by “wholistic” wellness specialist Yvette Sechrist McGlasson, who teaches yoga nidra at NCH wellness centers in Naples. “The series is intended to enhance the numerous new and previous services that we Yvette Sechrist McGlasson are able to offer at our new location in Bonita Springs. This beautiful, spacious floorplan feels more like a spa with a boutique, dry salt booth, infrared sauna, yoga room, massage room, IV infusion room and other wellness services such as the customized meditation and hypnosis that I previously offered at my other location,” says Michele Durham, Access Holistic Healing & Hypnosis owner.

Yoga Nidra – Sleep Like a Yogi

The two-hour workshop from 9 to 11 a.m. on November 6 includes an intention-creating session, along with some simple yoga postures guided by Robert McGlasson, E-RYT, to get the energy moving in the body before the yoga nidra experience. No yoga or meditation experience is necessary.

What Sets Yoga Nidra Apart from Other Forms of Meditation

While there are many downloadable meditations and meditation apps on the market, as well as YouTube videos, none explain how intention and meditation work together in everyday life. Without a deep understanding of how intention and meditation impact the mind and body, any meditation practice may not be sustainable and life-changing. “Only an experienced and skilled meditation teacher who guides you to transformational moments when body, mind, heart and soul become one can share the secrets of why and how meditation is the balm that soothes the soul, clears the energy channels of the body and creates a major paradigm shift in your life,” says McGlasson, a transformational coach for individuals seeking personal growth and creating sustainable health and wellness habits. Meditation is not meant to be work. Rather, it’s meant as a “remembering”, a return to the grace that lies within every human being. Sleep like a yogi. Learn the skills to have a sustainable meditation practice and create deep, permanent shifts in life. The workshop is limited to 10 individuals. A love donation is suggested. Access Holistic Healing & Hypnosis is located at 27975 Old 41 Rd., Ste. 200, in Bonita Springs. RSVP to 239-301-3501. For more information on the workshop, email Yvette@EscapeHatch2Wellness.com. October 2021

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Myths About Hormone Vindication Resolved

ndividuals that attend Dr. Lindsey Berkson’s Hormone Vindication presentation at Food and Thought, in Naples, on October 26 at 6 p.m. will hear how misinformation abounds not only in politics, but also in medicine, especially in the field of hormones. Berkson, who practices at The Naples Center for Functional Medicine, is a former Dr. Lindsey Berkson distinguished hormone scholar at Tulane University School of Medicine’s environmental estrogen think tank in New Orleans, where she worked with two top scientists that discovered the first two hormone receptors. “After I wrote Hormone Deception, one of the first breakthrough books on hormone disruptors, I was invited by them. My book is now used as a textbook in numerous colleges and universities,” she says. “Most of what doctors learn in medical school about hormones is wrong, especially in relationship to cancer,” notes Berkson. “Cancer is multifaceted and the many toxic endocrine disrupting chemicals, such as BPA from plastics, play a part in even in children and teens. At my recent presentation for the North Carolina Integrative Medical Society regarding the vindication of estrogen, especially in high-risk patients such as those with breast cancer, I presented the results of 41 studies conducted at such prestigious institutions as The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Harvard Medical School. The female breast cancer patients were given estrogen after their treatment and went on to have less recurrence and fewer deaths. Even if they had recurrences, they had a much higher quality of life.” According to Berkson, a continuing education professor for doctors and pharmacists, many doctors and patients incorrectly think that hormones cause or drive cancer, or they don’t believe in them. “Not only is this mindset unfair for patients, it’s also physiologically and scientifically inaccurate. Hormones are the most powerful physiological signaling molecules in our body. They rule our brains, gut, kidneys, blood vessels and even our vocal cords,” says the author of 21 books focused on hormones, antiaging and medical nutrition, particularly for breast cancer survivors. Admission is free. Food & Thought is located at 2132 Tamiami Tr. N., in Naples.

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Purely You Spa Acne Bootcamp

n October 26 and 27, the Acne Bootcamp for Pure Skin at Purely You Spa, in Naples, will introduce the spa’s integrative approach to acne, a symptom of deeper internal causes such Before treatment as hormonal imbalances, micronutrient deficiencies, compromised gut bacteria and poor digestion. These all point to acne as an internal health problem that manifests in the body’s exterior dermal After three weeks of treatment layers as acne. Jennifer Alvarez Linguidi, spa owner with more than 16 years of experience in holistic skincare, developed the Acne Bootcamp for Pure Skin and trained the spa’s other estheticians to utilize her integrative health coach approach with the treatments. The program, which begins with a general educational seminar about how acne occurs, is followed a presentation of solutions. Following the seminar is a customized skin analysis, health coach session and personal training session. Upon conclusion, each attendee will receive their skin analysis, complete professional at-home recommendations and professional recommendations, along with the potential next steps. Organic ingredients with a holistic and integrative approach is Purely You Spa’s philosophy, which assists with conquering acne symptoms from the inside-out. There are two options for upcoming acne bootcamps: October 26, 3 p.m. at 3066 Tamiami Trail North, Suite 302 (Agostino’s Village Square), in Naples; and October 27, 3 p.m. at 7935 Airport Road, Suite 207 and 213, in Naples. Purely You Spa has implemented CDC guidance, as well as the recommendations from the iSpa Association and the American Academy of Massage Therapists. $199 required in advance includes a seminar, mini facial, LED light therapy, custom treatment plan, exercise plan, nutrition plan and complimentary “Facial-in-a-Bag”. Participation is limited to 10 individuals at both acne bootcamps. Only one bootcamp per person. RSVP Acne Bootcamp 2021 to Jenn@PurelyYouSpa.com with a headshot, list of skin goals and any topical or food allergies. See ad, page 5.

October 2021

Exercise More to Counter Risks of Poor Sleep

Eat Strawberries to Improve Blood Vessel Health

Poor sleepers can cut their health risks by exercising more, reports a new study of 380,055 middle-age people in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Both physical inactivity and poor sleep are independently linked to a heightened risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer and death, but Australian researchers found that more exercise lowers the consequence of poor sleep. People that ate better, drank less alcohol and were more physically active also tended to sleep better. The lower the sleep score, the higher were risks of death from any cause, including cardiovascular disease and ischemic stroke. Those at the bottom of the scales with both poor sleep scores and little physical activity had a 57 percent higher risk of death from any cause. People that were younger, female, thinner or better off financially tended to have healthier sleep scores, as did those that ate more fruits and vegetables, spent less time seated, had no mental health issues, never smoked, didn't work shifts, drank less alcohol and were more physically active.

Drink Green Tea to Ward Off Flu

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Green tea, a staple of Japanese culture now enjoyed in many American homes, contains compounds called catechins that have significant antiviral activity against influenza, report researchers from Thailand’s University of Phayao in the journal Molecules. They analyzed eight studies involving 5,048 people and found that gargling or drinking green tea reduced the risk of influenza by 33 percent in randomized controlled trials and by 48 percent in longitudinal cohort studies.

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Consider Barberry to Reduce Diabetes Markers Barberries (Berberis integerrima), the tart, red fruits that grow on bushes, have been used for centuries in traditional medicine for digestive issues, and now evidence has emerged from Iranian researchers that barberry extract can help lower Type 2 diabetes markers. For eight weeks, 30 patients were given 1,000 milligrams of barberry extract daily, along with the standard anti-diabetic medication metformin, while another 35 patients were given only metformin. Afterwards, fasting blood sugar levels were significantly lower among the barberry group as were HbA1c levels, which measure blood sugar levels for two to three months. petra kopásková/Pexels.com

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A new study from Chicago’s Illinois Institute of Technology demonstrates that strawberries increase flow in blood vessels and reduce systolic blood pressure. In the randomized, controlled, double-blind trial, overweight and obese adults with moderately high cholesterol were assigned to drink either a beverage containing 25 grams of freeze-dried strawberry powder or a similar drink without the strawberry powder twice daily for four weeks, followed by a four-week washout period. An hour after consumption, the strawberry powder improved flow-mediated dilation, indicating healthier blood pressure function; systolic blood pressure was lower even four weeks later.

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Halotherapy Fights Bacteria, Viruses and Inflammation Sodium chloride, used for a variety of purposes, is a powerful antibacterial substance that inhibits the growth of bacteria by reducing the amount of water present. Halotherapy, or salt therapy, uses microparticles of sodium chloride that work their way into the body. These salt particles can be smaller than one micron, which is one thousandth of a millimeter. In a salt room, the inhaled microparticles travel throughout the sinuses into the respiratory system, absorbing allergens, toxins and foreign substances, as well as ridding the body of harmful bacteria and reducing inflammation. The negative ions in salt stimulate airway linings, improving mucous clearance and improving immune response to pathogens. Individuals with chronic respiratory conditions generally lack sodium chloride in their airway linings, and salt therapy helps resolve this deficiency. It alleviates symptoms, helps prevent them from reoccurring and reduces dependence on nasal sprays and inhalers. With antiviral and antifungal properties as well, salt therapy is considered therapeutic in its ability to shorten the duration of an illness, reduce symptoms and possibly help prevent it. Using halotherapy on a regular basis may work to keep an individual healthier by cleansing the respiratory system and killing some of the germs that may have not yet found their way into the bloodstream. According to PubMed, the properties of halotherapy can be used in the treatment of lung infection, throat infection or pharyngitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, smoking-related breathing problems, respiratory allergies, asthma, bronchitis, cold or cough, pneumonia, sinusitis, rhinitis and tonsillitis. Since 2015, researchers at the University of Alberta have been developing a virus-killing salt coating designed to improve the effectiveness of surgical masks often used to prevent the spread of pathogens like influenza or the new coronavirus. The sodium chloride coating applied to the surface of the mask kills virus particles that can otherwise survive for up to a week. When virus-carrying water droplets sit on the surface, the salt dissolves and water starts to evaporate. During the evaporation process, the salt crystals begin to grow and the very sharp edge of the crystal destroys the virus. Based on results of testing on three different influenza viruses, this product might be manufactured in the next 12 to 18 months.

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BOTTLE Battles

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Using Enzymes to Recycle Plastic

Return Native Lands to Protect Nature

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A more sustainable approach for recycling polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic used in single-use beverage bottles, clothing and food packaging, has been found by Bio-Optimized Technologies to keep Thermoplastics out of Landfills and the Environment (BOTTLE) consortium, which includes the U.S. Department of Energy National Renewable Energy Laboratory and the UK University of Portsmouth. A paper, “Techno-economic, life-cycle, and socioeconomic impact analysis of enzymatic recycling of poly(ethylene terephthalate),” in the journal Joule, shows that enzyme-recycled PET has potential advantages over conventional, fossil-based methods across a broad spectrum of energy and carbon impacts. The concept could lead to new opportunities for PET recycling and create a mechanism for recycling textiles and other materials also made from PET that traditionally are not recycled. PET ranks among the most abundantly produced synthetic polymers in the world; roughly 54 percent is used in the manufacture of clothing and carpet. “From all the plastics that were produced since the 1950s, less than 10 percent of it has ever been recycled,” says Avantika Singh, first author of the paper. “Most waste plastics end up in landfills.” BOTTLE is addressing plastic pollution by developing energy-efficient, cost-effective and scalable recycling and upcycling technologies; and formulating modern plastics to be recyclable by design.

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Throughout the country, land is being transferred to or co-managed by Indigenous tribes, repatriating culturally and ecologically important resources with the former occupants and local communities to accommodate their perspective and participation in the management of the land, wildlife and plants. Some tribes are using traditional knowledge of how to support wildlife, use prescribed fires and protect ancestral grounds. In California, a land trust recently transferred 1,199 acres of redwood forest and prairie to the Esselen tribe. In Maine, the Five Tribes of the Wabanaki Confederacy recently reacquired a 150-acre island with the help of land trusts. Other recent land transfers to tribes with the goal of conservation have taken place in Oregon, New York and elsewhere. Traditional Ecological Knowledge, a system of Indigenous management styles that evolved over centuries of culture immersed in nature, is increasingly seen by conservationists as synergistic with the global campaign to protect biodiversity and manage nature in a way that hedges against climate change. The Nature Conservancy has institutionalized the transfer of ecologically important land with its Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities Program worldwide. Erin Myers Madeira, director of the program, says, “Indigenous people are the original stewards of all the lands and waters in North America, and there’s an extensive knowledge and management practices that date back millennia.”

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will lower costs even further. Christian Breyer, a professor of solar economy at LUT University, in Finland, says, “We’re going to see solar power plants all over the world. In some places, wind power is still a bit cheaper,” depending on available sunlight. Experts estimate that photovoltaic plants with a total capacity of around 60 million megawatts (MW) will be needed to supply the entire world with electricity. That’s 70 times more than all of today’s existing solar capacity. The industrial sector needs a lion’s share of that energy. Starting in 2022, several Bayer Group chemical plants will run on 100 percent green electricity from a 590 MW solar power plant in southern Spain. For the energy-intensive steel industry, low-cost energy availability is a decisive factor when planning the location of new mills. Aluminum plants, car factories, cement manufacturers and data centers are all powered by solar farms.

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ort Myers Acupuncture Massage, owned by acupuncture physician Brian Healy, DOM, has been a well-kept secret until now. Previously serving Iona and the communities of Sanibel and Captiva as Sanibel Wellness since 1994, Healy has been specializing in treating musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction, as well as headaches, migraines and gastrointestinal disorders, since he became a licensed medical massage therapist in 1994. Healy’s patients have been enjoying the benefits of his varied background as a holistic primary care physician with training in medical massage, Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture, Ayurvedic principles, orthopedics, western biomedicine, vibrational medicine and technologies such as laser therapy, electrotherapy and therapeutic ultrasound. Many have also come to appreciate his more than 30 years of teaching experience as certified Kripalu Yoga teacher via ongoing classes, workshops and retreats in several styles of yoga and meditation. “There is no one-style-fits-all when it comes to aiding the body in what it’s capable of doing—healing itself,” says Healy, who first discovered the benefits of yoga in 1987 while participating in a four-day retreat at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in Lennox, Massachusetts. “I was blown away by the wealth of wisdom that the science of yoga offered. I returned as much as I could to do long weekends of seva, a Sanskrit word associated with the facet of yoga meaning selfless service. I wanted to to become a teacher of the Kripalu style of yoga and learn to live a holistic lifestyle.” Healy’s migration to Southwest Florida from Westchester County, in New York, began in 1993. “My mother had just rented a house for a year on Sanibel. The Berkshire Mountains, where Kripalu is located, are very cold, so the island’s natural beauty and the warm Florida sunshine were particularly attractive,” recalls

Healy, who not only started teaching yoga on Sanibel, but also decided to go to massage school so he could combine the two in his practice. In 2009, he closed his office and decided to enroll at the East West College of Natural Medicine, in Sarasota. “I was determined to find every possible methodology to help people feel better and live pain-free. Overall, I felt called to help people live a happy and fulfilling life, which I can do as a result Dr. Brian Healy of my varied background and experience working with thousands of people over the last three decades. Also, I can get good results because I spend time getting to know my patients and customizing the treatment to the individual,” explains Healy, who is in the process of setting up a special room in his office where he can do yoga therapy sessions and work with his patients on deeper issues. Yoga therapy is the specific application of yogic tools—postures, exercises, breathwork, meditation techniques and more—to address an individual’s physical, mental and emotional needs. Yoga therapists such as Healy have in-depth training to help assess and keep their clients safe. They work with individuals to address specific goals while considering any limitations. Fort Myers Acupuncture Massage is located at 16680 McGregor Blvd., Ste. 2, in Fort Myers. For more information, call 239-4379355 or visit FortMyersAcupunctureMassage.com. See ad, page 43.

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Water Scarcity Woes A Global Problem That’s Getting Worse by Jeremiah Castelo

By 2025, half of the world’s population will be living in areas of water stress as people will be unable to access the water they need. Climate change, population growth, agricultural demands and mismanagement of water resources all contribute to the growing water crisis. The world’s population will rise to 9.7 billion by 2050, leaving even more people in water-stressed conditions. An estimated 60 percent of all surface water on Earth comes from river basins shared by separate nations and almost 600 aquifers cross national boundaries. In places where water is already scarce, this can lead to geopolitical conflict. Three in 10 people on Earth currently do not have access to safe and clean water. According to the World Health Organization, 2.1 billion people do not have access to a safely managed water source. An estimated 263 million people must travel over 30 minutes to access water that isn’t clean, and 159 million still drink from untreated surface water sources. 20

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ater scarcity is a legitimate concern. It is true that the hydrologic cycle, the process in which the Earth circulates water throughout its ecosystems, is a closed-loop cycle that neither adds nor takes away water. In theory, the amount of water on Earth will always remain the same. But problems occur when the hydrologic cycle is disrupted, causing some regions to grow arid while others get constant floods. The human activities that disrupt that process include the building of dams, the industrial pollution of waterways, the paving of roads, excessive drilling and bottled water privatization. Here are 10 of the most alarming water scarcity facts that the world is currently facing.

One in three people worldwide does not have access to a toilet. Around 2.3 billion people lack access to even basic sanitation services, forcing them to either practice open defecation or use pit latrines and buckets. Fecal contamination in the water supply is a major cause of deadly waterborne diseases such as hepatitis A, norovirus and E. coli. Annually, 1.6 million people die from waterborne diseases. Of the 5 million people that become ill from bad water, most are children. Water privatization causes harm. When corporations site water bottling operations in developing countries like India and Bolivia, they significantly deplete supplies needed by local farmers. In the U.S., when a struggling public water or electricity utility sells their rights to a private corporation, household water and sewer services typically become, respectively, 59 percent and 63 percent more costly. In the U.S., 2.1 trillion gallons of clean water is lost each year due to poor infrastructure, including old, leaky pipes and broken water mains. David Le France, CEO of the American Water Works Association, estimates that repairing America’s water infrastructure will be a trilliondollar program. Due to divided efforts in governmental decision making, adequate policies and budgeting are often difficult to come by.

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Often, water burdens fall upon women, some of whom walk four miles a day just to fetch water that is likely contaminated. In sub-Saharan Africa, for example, it takes about six hours to carry a 44-pound container of water from a source that often has the potential to make them sick, according to the Global Water Institute. One-third of the world’s largest aquifers are water-stressed. Underground aquifers are naturally replenished through rainfall and surface water, but a deficit occurs when more water is pumped out than

replenished. Eight of the biggest aquifers, including those in Saudi Arabia, northwestern India and Pakistan, are not being replenished at all. Meeting the United Nations’ sustainable development goals for the water crisis will cost $114 billion per year. Attaining these critical goals will be timeconsuming, expensive and may face political division. Yet the cost of not doing so is also high. Addressing healthcare needs due to water-related diseases and poor sanitation costs $260 billion globally each year. Water scarcity is real. To ignore it or to assume that it is only a problem of the

developing world is to be blind to the reality that the rest of the world is experiencing. Excessive water consumption and poor water management are factors that can be controlled. Supporting clean water initiatives will certainly help the movement against the global water crisis. Finally, educating ourselves and raising awareness is a task we should all take on. Jeremiah Castelo is the founder of World WaterReserve.com, which publishes information on water scarcity and purification methods. This article is excerpted and reprinted with permission.

Water Scarcity Solutions

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Save Water Limit the use of water and of washing machines. Take short showers instead of full baths. Educate Empower people to help by showing them how to prevent and mitigate water scarcity problems now and in the future.

Recycle Water Learn about and employ available technologies to recycle rainwater and other water used at home.

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Support Water Conservation Allocate money and time to help water conservation efforts around the world. Improve Farming Practices Farming and irrigation practices and technologies need to become more efficient.

Use Fewer Chemicals in Farming To ensure clean water and reduce water shortages, farmers need to decrease their use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, which leads to groundwater pollution.

Improve Sewage Systems Improving sewage systems in underserved areas will help to provide clean drinking water and prevent disease and water scarcity.

Better Water Distribution Infrastructure To prevent severe water shortages in times of drought, efforts are needed to connect poor people in developing countries to public water supplies.

Support Clean Water Initiatives Donate money, time and skills to organizations worldwide that are working to bring clean water to areas that don’t have it. Source: Conserve Energy Future at Conserve-Energy-Future.com.

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ove over, summer berries and stone fruits—‘tis the season for a cornucopia of fall fruits, including crunchy apples, chewy figs and tart pomegranates. By taking a page from the playbooks of orchard chefs, home cooks can flex the unique flavors and health powers of these autumn delights with savory mains and sides. Fall fruits boast many healthful properties, from the apple’s plentiful soluble fiber and vitamin C to heart-healthy lycopene and beta-carotene found in orange-skinned persimmons. Pears are also loaded with pectin, which helps lower cholesterol, fight diabetes and promote gut health. Opting for light, savory prepara24

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tions of fruit such as seasonal salads and soups over sugary desserts makes them an even healthier choice. Healdsburg, California, restauranteur Kyle Connaughton creates dishes highlighting different fruit varieties for his restaurant’s 11-course menu, which changes daily. “This region was actually known for its heirloom apples and cider-making long before it was known for wine. We have these incredible heirloom fruits, including experimental varietals from the 1800s that no one even knows what they are. So many varietals got lost in the quest to grow fruit bigger and faster,” says Connaughton, who runs SingleThread Farms with his wife Katina. Their 25 acres include an heirloom fruit orchard, olive trees, beehives, grapevines and chicken coops that supply fresh ingredients to their three-Michelin-star restaurant. “Some pear varieties are very crisp and dense, and poach and roast well, whereas other soft-skin varieties are better pureed into drinks or sorbet,” says Connaughton. He creates dishes that celebrate all of the season’s bounty, and in California, fall brings persimmons and Dungeness crab. “Persimmons have a fibrous texture that don’t blend well into sauces and don’t freeze well for things like sorbets, which we like to make with other fall fruits like pomegranate. We prefer to use them in savory dishes, like a first course of cold steamed crab with persimmon.” The orchard also grows Asian pears, which SingleThread Farms tends to use raw, often paired with raw fish. “Asian pears are very crisp, but not incredibly sweet, with an undertone of acidity. It has the watery crunch of a jicama that makes a nice backdrop for raw fish dishes like sashimi,” says Connaughton. While the restaurant’s innovative menu focuses on small bites in curious combinations, the Connaughtons frequently have a simple family meal before the dinner service. In autumn, they will often toss together a salad featuring local goat or blue cheese; bitter chicory, frisee or radicchio greens; roasted fall hazelnuts or walnuts; and figs, persimmons or pomegranates from the orchard, served with a vinaigrette made with pomegranate molasses and macerated shallots. The pink-fleshed, mountain rose apple, an autumn specialty of the Hood River Fruit Loop region of Oregon, often makes its way into salads at the dinner table of Katrina McAlexander, a thirdgeneration farmer and owner of Grateful Vineyard, in Mount Hood. This 51-acre orchard and vineyard, brewery, winery and tasting room boasts more than 500 fruit varieties, including 150

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kinds of apples alone. Grateful Vineyard hosted the cooking competition show Top Chef this year for a Fruit Loop challenge, with competitors coming up with savory dishes such as pear risotto and scallops with an apple shallot relish. McAlexander’s fall salads often feature fennel, herbs and arugula, topped with croutons made from leftover pizza dough. Pears and apples from the orchard also get pickled, a nod to McAlexander’s Swiss heritage. One of the vineyard tasting room’s signature dishes is an orchard pear pizza, with Anjou pears, caramelized onion and other savory ingredients on a base of olive oil and a long-ferment crust. The kitchen also uses pears in a vegan ceviche, tossing them with red onion, tomato, cucumber, cilantro and lime. As the weather starts to shift, fruit adds a nice dimension to warming soups for chilly fall days. Adding cooked apples or pears to classics like puréed carrot or squash soup provides an extra dose of sweetness and fiber; sneak in fall greens like kale for even more nutrients. Fruits also help fill out hearty grain bowls alongside fall veggies like carrots, arugula and sweet potato, particularly paired with nutty grains like farro. Connect with Washington, D.C., freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.

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Yoga is the Journey of the Self, Through the Self, To the Self. The Bhagavad Gita

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– Founder and LWVCC First Leadership program graduate, Everglades Restoration – Everglades Coalition advocate, ecosystems restoration. Favorite thing about Natural Awakenings: Climate-change-related articles, health articles and local events calendar. Where you pick up your copy of Natural Awakenings: Unity of Naples, when I go to meditate in the labyrinth. Favorite healthy food restaurant: Lulu’s Kitchen How I support my community: I volunteer as much as I can helping with Meals for Hope at Sugden Park some Tuesdays, planting trees with Habitat for Humanity, One Tree and Growing Climate Solutions, and as a Citizen Science volunteer for Florida Horseshoe Crab Watch in Collier and Lee County. Favorite inspirational quote: “Every moment is an organizing opportunity, every person a potential activist, every minute a chance to change the world.” Dolores Huerta. How I am being the change I want to see in the world: I started as a volunteer and concerned citizen and decided to learn the skills necessary to be effective with our government to enact policies that have the public interest at heart. I’m still learning as a part-time political science student at FGCU and took leadership roles as I got more involved. I want my story of ordinary people empowering themselves to make a difference, becoming leaders, activists and being part of solutions repeats itself many times. I want to inspire leaders from our frontline communities that experience the intersectionality of social and environmental issues to be part of the movement because I see the incredible things we can create and do when we all come together. For me this is HOPE, my antidote to despair in this global critical time.

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Less Stuff, More Joy Ways to Live Simpler and Lighter on Mother Earth by Ronica O’Hara

hen holistic wellness coach and personal trainer Sergio Rojas saw his contract with a trucking company terminated by the pandemic, he and his wife Krista turned it into an opportunity to step away from a life of too much stuff and over-scheduled activities. “When life gets too complicated and there’s too much going on, you get stressed and irritated easier,” he says. “You don’t feel connected to yourself.” The couple sold their 4,200-square-foot house in Dubuque, Iowa, along with 85 percent of their belongings and spent eight months living out of suitcases exploring the southeastern United States and Latin America with their 14-year-old daughter and 12-year-old son. “We wanted our kids to see what it’s like to downsize, to live with less,” says Rojas. After considering Vancouver and Miami, they settled in the Atlanta area in a townhouse half the size of their Iowa home 28

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not far from extended family. “A simpler life lets you focus on what’s important,” he says. “We have deep, deep conversations with our kids, and dinner can be a two-and-a-half-hour experience, with a game of cards and singing songs.” Not everyone moves in such dramatic fashion toward a simpler lifestyle, but thanks in part to the lessons of COVID-19, intentionally living with less is gaining currency across the country. “The pandemic gave us an uninvited sample of a more minimalist and simple life, and we have all become acutely aware of what feels good to let go of and what’s really important to us,” says minimalist blogger Ema Hidlebaugh, of MinimizeMyMess.com. According to research from the multinational consulting firm Accenture, the pandemic made consumers more mindful of purchases, more conscious of food waste and more interested in sustainable, local options. Other polls found that two out of

cups. As one woman told her, “I’ve just realized I’m working my fingers to the bone to provide a home for my furniture!”

three Americans adopted more eco-friendly habits during the pandemic, and that 52 percent are open now to living in a van. There is no one-size-fits-all approach for simpler living; each person crafts what best fits their values and needs. Three common strands have emerged: minimalist simplicity—living with less clutter and busyness; ecological simplicity—living with the sustainability of the planet as the priority; and conscious simplicity—driven by deep personal and spiritual values. The approaches can overlap, yet each has its unique flavor. None has an end stage: All are dynamic explorations and encourage continual experimentation and growth.

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Minimalist Simplicity

With time, they often merge together. In an in-depth study published in the International Journal of Applied Positive Psychology, people living long-term minimalist lifestyles reported spending more time with family and friends, volunteering, engaging in pro-ecological behaviors, making sustainable and ethical purchases, and choosing to spend money on experiences rather than material objects. They described their mental space as a feeling of clear-headedness, spaciousness and lightness, and some said that stripping back to minimal possessions enabled them to strip back to their true identity. Moving toward simplicity often starts with a decision—sometimes thrust upon us—to reconsider how to spend our energy. “Whatever you own, owns you,” counselled pacifist, mystic and environmental activist Peace Pilgrim in the 1980s—a sobering thought, given that the average American household is estimated to hold 300,000 separate items, from T-shirts to coffee

Minimalism involves “owning less, practicing sufficiency and improving the quality of life by not indulging in consumerism,” says Aniruddha Pangarkar, assistant professor of marketing at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, whose study on the topic appeared in the Journal of Business Research. “By practicing minimalism, consumers can achieve life-goals through experiencing well-being, satisfaction, happiness and peace.” A 2019 YouGov survey reported that 17 percent of Americans describe themselves as minimalists, 23 percent would like to become one and 31 percent have no interest in the idea. Historically, minimalism in America goes back to the Quakers and Henry David Thoreau’s writings, but it gained new life in 2014 with Marie Kondo’s The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. She says holding each object and asking, “Does it spark joy?” If it doesn’t, thank it and toss it, she advises. After her Netflix series ran in 2019, thrift stores reported a dramatic upswing in donations. Because research suggests that clutter is linked to depression, fatigue and higher levels of stress, decluttering alone can be lifechanging. Journalist Ellen Pober Rittberg, of Brooklyn, moved into a one-room studio when she downsized from her house. “I could have chosen a one-bedroom apartment, but it would have meant more places to put things that I probably didn’t need to acquire,” she says. Asking if something “sparks joy” can also be applied to everything from friendships to jobs to food and finances, whittling away what is not essential. As millennials are discovering, renting instead of owning a home frees up weekends for fun instead of home repairs. Using Lyft or Uber and mass transit saves money otherwise spent on car loans, repairs and gas. Spurning designer brands opens up funds for trips to Yellowstone or Iceland. “Even though everyone embraces minimalism differently, each path leads to the same place: a life with more time, more money and more freedom to live a more meaningful life,” advise Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus in their top-rated blog TheMinimalists.com, which has 20 million followers. “Getting started is as simple as asking yourself one question: How might your life be better if you owned fewer material possessions?”

Ecological Simplicity

This green approach means “to choose ways of living that touch the Earth more lightly and that reduce our ecological impact on the web of life,” writes eco-activist Duane Elgin in his seminal book Voluntary Simplicity. Half a century ago, the Whole Earth Catalog kicked off the movement with its Earth-centered living strategies. Today, thousands of websites and books offer stepby-step ecological advice, recycling has become commonplace, electric cars are the hottest sellers and according to the National Retail Federation, 70 percent of American consumers value sustainability in products. October 2021

“With conscious simplicity, we can seek lives that are rich with experiences, satisfaction and learning, rather than packed with things,” writes Elgin. Sometimes passion is the driver. Alex Honnold, the renowned rock climber profiled in Free Solo, lived in a van for 10 years while scaling Yosemite’s El Capitan and other formidable peaks. He donates one-third of his income to global solar power initiatives. Millennials like him are finding stuff less enticing: The Harris Group reports that 72 percent of them say they would rather spend money on experiences than material things. A study from San Francisco State University found that the happiness of buying something new like a car or a laptop fades over time, while spending money on an experience provides joy long after the experience has ended. Deeply held values can mandate a simpler life. Ross Martinie Eiler found his calling 15 years ago when he read about the voluntary poverty of the Catholic Worker Movement, which offers hospitality to the homeless in 178 centers worldwide. “It struck me as an authentic way of living that’s true to the beauty and goodness of the religion,” he says. Today his life is built around the Bloomington, Indiana, Catholic Worker community. He, his wife Andrea and their four children live communally in four houses with other members and guests, sharing meals, belongings and easy-going conversations with the homeless. He tunes pianos part time for money, half of which he donates to the community. For fun, he pounds the keys in a rollicking boogie-woogie band. The committed communal life isn’t always easy. “Every day there’s a new challenge that needs a new approach. Against my will, I’ve been forced to become a better person,” he chuckles. “I have little money on paper—I’m probably in the bottom 10 percent—but I don’t need anything. And yeah, I feel it’s very right for me.” chinnapong/AdobeStock.com

Lowering our impact on the planet means living more simply with less. Among other strategies, this means going without household plastics or lawn chemicals; gardening and buying local produce in season to lower shipping emissions; choosing equipment and clothes made to last many years; and reducing energy consumption at home, work and on the road. Sustainable living can be as simple as using a personal mug when ordering a latte or as complex as joining a stockholders’ rebellion to force sustainable corporate policies. It also can mean returning to the simpler practices of yesteryear, such as line-drying clothes and bonding more closely with the natural world. For Barbi Gardiner, owner of The Outdoor Apothecary, in Plainfield, Connecticut, embracing a simpler, sustainable

lifestyle after leaving a high-pressure job meant “adopting a do-it-yourself attitude” that included starting a permaculture garden, composting, raising chickens, foraging and cooking wild food, and creating healing remedies from homegrown and foraged herbs. “Nature is the medicine for what ails us,” she says.

Conscious Simplicity

Deeply held values, not money and possessions, shape this form of simpler living, sometimes called soulful or conscious simplicity. Its focus is on life-enhancing experiences, inner growth, spirituality, natural health, creativity, nurturing relationships and social action. Owning bling has little allure. 30

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n Buy only what we truly need

n Eat more plants, less meat

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n Prune clothes and books

n Grow our own food

n Minimize shopping online

n Declutter, category by category

n Compost food scraps

n Repair, don’t replace

n Go plastic-free in the house

n Detox social media accounts

n Purchase for quality, not quantity

n Conduct a home energy audit

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n With each new purchase, give

n Install solar for home energy

n Savor nature with a daily walk

n Use green cleaning supplies

n Plant trees locally

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n Volunteer often

n Choose paperless receipts n Digitalize books and movies n Use a budgeting app to

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for shopping n Eliminate duplicates n Drive less and walk, bike and

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n Commit to a cause n Use holistic medicine

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WALK ABOUT Simple Steps to Well-Being by Laura Paisley Beck stead of drive, go for it. If you’re stuck indoors, schedule 15-to-20-minute walks in your calendar.” It’s important to put it in the calendar because, he says, “You have to make it real.” McClerkin recommends a minimum of 30 minutes of brisk walking a day to increase blood flow throughout the entire body, especially the legs.

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eople that wear a fitness watch get a little buzz on the wrist as a reminder to get more steps in each hour, but many ignore the simple opportunity that exists to exercise upright for free anytime and anywhere. “Yes, we take walking for granted,” says Alexia McClerkin, a Houston chiropractor whose clients include professional and elite athletes. “Most people only walk as far as it takes to get to their car.”

Sitting is the New Smoking

According to On Your Feet America, Americans sit 10 hours or more each day, and that sedentary habit is considered hazardous to our health. It may contribute to climbing obesity rates in the U.S., currently at 44.5 percent among those ages 40 to 59. Today’s most common preventable diseases are directly linked to obesity, the key word being “preventable.” Walking briskly daily has proven to increase metabolism, lower both blood pressure and resting heart rates, and burn calories. Other benefits include improving mobility, equilibrium and stamina. Benjamin Horning, a Laguna Hills, California, chiropractor and author of A Kid’s Guide to a Healthy Spine, says, “I’m a big believer that movement is life. I recommend that if you can move, get moving. Walking is a good starting point. If you can walk in32

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In the U.S., dogs and humans face similar obesity statistics with similar obesityrelated health issues like heart disease and Type 2 diabetes. Taking dogs out for brisk walks helps prevent and reduce those risks. Horning says that people may not realize how walking a dog conditions their own bodies. With natural surfaces like grassy or gravel trails and dirt paths, “there are so many neurobiological adjustments you’re making,” he says. Every nature walk provides an opportunity for our bodies to practice balance and sharpen its reflexes.

Foundation Fundamentals

“Proper shoes make a world of difference,” McClerkin says. They can help prevent plantar fasciitis, hammertoe and many other causes of pain and discomfort. Anya Jensen, of AnyasReviews.com, a shoe review website, suffered painful foot health issues and discovered the lifechanging results of wearing “barefoot” shoes, which have a flat sole and high flexibility. Now she makes it her mission to educate others that fashion doesn’t have to compromise health. “Walking was an important part of my health journey,” she says. “The feet literally are your foundation when you’re walking. Walking in

pointed-toed shoes, you’re missing out on so many benefits for your physical health.” Jensen walks with her kids daily in nature and is proud of their mobility. “With the kids, we need a destination and we pack snacks,” she says. “I like how the world has opened up to us because we’re prepared. We’re wearing the right shoes. We can encounter hills, rocks or the right tree.”

Heads Up

McClerkin and Horning both ask patients to be mindful of their limitations when taking on a new physical activity and to be careful to prevent injuries when adding brisk walks to a daily routine for the first time. “Too heavy a walk on cement and other hard surfaces like roads can cause shin splints,” McClerkin says. “Walk on a track to prevent injuries from an uneven surface.” “Just be responsible,” says Horning. “Walking is so beneficial. The basics of health just can’t be ignored or taken for granted.” Humans walk upright on two feet, unlike any other animal on Earth. Walking allows us to connect with our bodies and environment in a very special way, something we can take advantage of instead of taking for granted. Let’s go for a walk. Laura Paisley Beck is a freelance writer in Madison, Wisconsin. Reach out at LauraPaisleyBeck@gmail.com.

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Unity of Naples Enjoys Serendipitous Rewards by Linda Sechrist Serendipity, or being in the right place at the right time, considered the phenomenon of finding valuable things not sought for, can play a significant part in life’s decision-making process, especially when individuals are connected to spirit, tuned into their inner voice and paying attention to intuition. Unity of Naples has been blessed with two new gifted ministers, Rev. Denise Schubert and Rev. Claudia Rene Williamson, whose lives have been touched by serendipity. Now sharing collaborative spiritual leadership, the women both studied at the University of Transformation and Spiritual Leadership at Agape, founded by Michael Beckwith. Schubert, who arrived first, provided administrative support to Rev. Mark Lord prior to his departure. She explains how serendipity, synchronicity and spiritual insights served as literal breadcrumbs that led her out of retirement in North Carolina and back into ministry in Southwest Florida. “After retiring in 2015 and spending three wonderful years exploring the continent of Africa with my camera, I felt ready to transition back into my work of spiritual community development. The morning after I updated my resume, I opened my computer to check emails and found one from an old friend and fellow graduate of the same university who had recently retired from leading a Center for Spiritual Living (CSL) in Cape Coral. I came to Unity in much the same way. Mark and I were friends and knew each other from the university, as well.” Schubert, also a graduate of the Holmes Institute, is excited to be sharing collaborative spiritual leadership with Williamson. “It’s a ministry model whose time has come for churches with large congregations. I’m quite enthusiastic not only about Claudia and I being able to thrive together in this model, but also how everyone who comes here can thrive with us,” says Schubert. 34

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Williamson, a Holmes Institute graduate, contemplative mystic and a modern day thought leader who formerly served as senior minister and spiritual leader for other Unity and CSLs, arrived in Naples from Nashville. Also a friend of Lord’s, she knew the Unity community and the area from previous visits with Lord and attending services during visits to her sister in Naples. “I wasn’t looking. My husband and I were planning to continue the virtual ministry we started in Nashville during the COVID-19 lockdown. On our last visit to see my sister, I felt called to go to church. It was the first time since COVID that we had physically been in a church. After the service, I was asked if I would be interested in serving as minister since Mark had recently resigned. The members of the church board who asked were in the process of looking for my phone number when they saw me in the church,” enthuses Williamson. Without hesitating, Williamson said yes. “My husband and I took a long walk on the beach that afternoon and agreed on the move. The lease on the house we were renting in Nashville was nearly up. It all came together perfectly and I was drawn to the vision that was emerging and felt such a strong heart connection,” she says. The vision and excitement pulling Unity of Naples, a Blue Zones faith-based community, into the future includes beautifully renovated facilities, lush new landscaping and a lovely, new and bigger fish pond. While presently only open on Sundays after services, the new, Higher Grounds Café, which will eventually be open during the day to the Naples community, is meant to entice visitors to have a cup of coffee, enjoy a healthy choice snack, chat a while, get acquainted and take time to appreciate the property’s serene and beautiful essence and walking trail which is presently being cleared by volunteers. “We’re not just looking for the church community to enjoy the café and property, rather we want to be a destination where anyone can come during the day for a sense of peace, renewal, a mid-day meditation in the chapel, and a great cup of coffee,” says Schubert. Schubert and Williamson share the highest vision for their community, which is to enhance the already retreat-like property to host spiritual education, community connection events and ceremonies. Their primary goal is that of individuals having a place to deepen their spiritual connection with one another and nature, and to elevate consciousness. The beautiful, historic and pristine property is lovingly being restored to its original beauty while honoring its rich legacy as a spiritual center for all seeking a deeper, more intimate connection with spirit, nature and community. The positive and inclusive spiritual environment is welcoming to people looking to make friends, join other like-minded people, discover and cultivate a “higher why” for their lives. “Concerts in the courtyard, classes, workshops, amazing Sunday services with inspiring messages and music, classes and workshops are being enjoyed by the numbers of people that are regularly attending again. Claudia and I can feel the energy building. It’s palpable, and we think everyone else feels it, too,” says Schubert. Unity of Naples is located at 2000 Unity Way, in Naples. For more information, call 239-775-3009 or visit UnityNaples.org. See ad, page 33.

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lbert Einstein considered knowledge secondary to intuition and inspiration, and modern visionaries like Steve Jobs, Oprah Winfrey and Steven Spielberg have all endorsed the practical magic of gut feelings. The rest of us that have had that unexpected hunch to take a chance in business or get off the highway via a different exit than we first planned are in good company. Intuition—once a key factor in our ancestors’ ability to survive and later reduced to a New Age curiosity—is now a subject of research in the military, which has renamed it “sensemaking”. Beneath the clatter of modern living, the quiet voice within each of us is alive and well, an often-ignored superpower. Intuition gives us the opportunity to leave the comfortable shore of left-brain reasoning to dive into immediate somatic response. This sixth sense in our everyday toolbox can enable us to not only endure, but prosper. Research has shown that believing in the value of intuition and trusting gut feelings in business pays off. In the 1970s, parapsychologist Douglas Dean and John Mihalasky, an engineering professor at the New Jersey Institute of Technology, tested 385 Ameri-

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can CEOs on their intuitive capacities. Eighty percent of the individuals with the highest scores had previously increased company profits twofold within five years. Out-of-the-blue flashes of “knowing” usually come without warning and can dissolve like a flake of snow under the glare of too much analysis. This sense can also warp and prove unreliable during extreme emotional states like anger or fear. Being aware of subtleties and trusting the energetic current beneath the surface invites more accurate and fruitful results. Cultivating internal knowing is a wise investment that can also quell frazzled nervous systems in the process. Adopting simple habits and activities can dial down the fight-or-flight stress response and make room for the inner voice. We might wonder how we know if it’s our fear or our desire talking, and the answer is simple: Listen to feelings, not thoughts. Other suggestions include:

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ne in eight women in the United States develops breast cancer in the course of her lifetime. “Notably, only five to 10 percent can be blamed on inherited gene mutations, and merely 13 percent of women with breast cancer have a first-degree relative with a history of disease,” says Kristi Funk, a board-certified breast surgeon in Santa Monica, California, and medical director of PinkLotus.com. “It’s empowering to realize that the causes for the vast majority of breast cancer are under our control in the choices we make every day.” “Whenever you lift fork to mouth, you move closer to cancer, or farther away,” says the author of Breasts: The Owner’s Manual—a vegan proponent. “Plants, legumes and whole grains provide nutritional armor for your cells, decreasing cancer risk. They release molecules that scavenge free radicals, eliminate carcinogens, prevent and repair DNA damage, identify and destroy harmful cells, inhibit the supply of blood to tumors, stimulate the immune system, regulate hormone metabolism and reduce inflammation.” Funk recommends regular consumption of cruciferous vegetables, leafy greens, soy, ground flaxseed, berries, matcha green tea, mushrooms, turmeric, aloe vera, garlic, onion, chives and cacao. Functional doctor Elizabeth Boham, the medical director of Dr. Mark Hyman’s UltraWellness Center in Lenox, Massachusetts, proposes a balance of animal and vegetable protein, as long as the animal sources are good, like eggs, salmon or grass-fed beef without antibiotics. “Organic, non-GMO soy like tofu or edamame may decrease a woman’s risk of breast cancer, but avoid bad soy

that’s added to processed food, including soybean oils and soy lecithins,” she advises. “I also suggest cutting back on dairy for women at high risk of breast cancer because it naturally contains growth hormones, which may cause things to grow in our body that we don’t want to grow.” Citing a clear association between alcohol consumption and breast cancer risk, Boham recommends eliminating or moderating drinks to no more than five a week. She also highlights the importance of seven to nine hours of sleep and relaxation techniques to improve stress response. Maintaining a healthy weight is also important. “Our body fat is where hormones get turned into estrogen, which has been associated with an increase in breast cancer,” Boham says, adding that 35 grams of fiber per day will feed healthy bacteria in the gut which helps eliminate used-up estrogen and other toxins. “Avoid xenoestrogens, too, which can act on the estrogen receptor, such as BPA in plastics and store receipts, parabens in skincare products and pesticides and herbicides on lawns and in non-organic foods.” Boham suggests eliminating refined and processed carbohydrates like bread, white rice and cookies, which cause blood sugar to spike and the body to produce insulin, the hormone that lowers blood sugar after every meal. “Over time, people develop insulin resistance, causing it to produce even more insulin to do its job. Those high levels of insulin can encourage cancer growth,” she explains. Carlos Garcia, M.D., director of the Utopia Cancer Center (UtopiaCancerCenter.com), in Oldsmar, Florida, and author of Cancer is a Symptom, uses liver and gallbladder flushes, colonic irrigations and coffee enemas to help the body purge toxins. “Gut flora imbalances compromise the immune response and nutritional absorption. Yearly colonic irrigation with recolonization is essential in the prevention of disease,” he explains. Some women experience breast tenderness or pain and lumpy, bumpy breast tissue; having dense breasts can increase breast cancer risk, Boham says, noting that too much caffeine or an iodine deficiency can exacerbate these symptoms. She recommends consuming less coffee and more iodine-rich foods like nori, kelp powder or seafood. According to Boham, there isn’t enough good research to say that we should never wear underwire bras, but good lymphatic flow and circulation to the area is important and can be facilitated with daily movement, exercise and sweating to remove stuck toxins and support the detoxification system. Boham says many women find their breast cancer during a self-exam. “Know your own body. If something looks or feels different, if you feel a lump that shouldn’t be there or see a shift in the skin, a dimpling or a pulling, have it checked. It’s often nothing, but you could find the cancer early, which makes all the difference in the world.” Sandra Yeyati, J.D., is a professional writer and editor. Reach her at SandraYeyati@gmail.com.

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ince 1985, October has been associated with breast cancer awareness. Initially only lasting a week, the awareness campaign now continues for a month with its pink ribbons, empowering survivor stories and an increase in breast screenings of all modalities. While regrettably the dreaded statistic of, “One in eight women will get breast cancer,” is also part of the campaign, this is not a numerical absolute. In a group of eight women, one is not necessarily going to draw the short straw. Rather, over a general lifespan of 80 years there is a 12 percent overall chance of a woman developing breast cancer. The super-optimistic can view this as a seven in eight chance, or 88 percent, of never developing the disease.

At-Risk Factors

There are controllable factors—healthy lifestyle, proper diet, healthy body mass index, regular exercise, non-smoking, reduced alcohol consumption and managed stress. There are also uncontrollable risk factors such as an increase in age and being female, the largest risk indicator for breast cancer, as men account for only about 2 percent of cases. Family or personal history of breast cancer, race (Caucasians in particular), long-term exposure to estrogen, either environmentally or due to early starting and late ending periods, are other contributing factors.

Medical Thermography

Medical thermography can assist with determining physiologic risk factors and detect deviations from a normal baseline very early. Our thermal fingerprint, or unique breast pattern, is developed after puberty, remaining stable and unchanged unless an evolving pathology is present. A baseline is established by two imaging sessions three months apart. A preliminary risk factor is assigned pending the threemonth follow up that assures the patterns remain unchanged. 40

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Changes or Suspicious Findings on Breast Thermograph Vascular and lymphatic activity are identified as areas that are suspicious or potential markers for the existence or development of cancer. Thermography can also increase the accuracy of other tests by targeting specific areas to be examined. When these changes are seen early, thermography-assisted ultrasound or mammogram may lead to an earlier diagnosis and a better overall outcome. Generally, there are five to eight years of cell doublings and growth for a tumor to be of sufficient size and density to be detected by a mammogram. Early positive findings with thermography may not yet show on conventional testing but allow for proactive and preemptive action. This information guides healthcare practitioners in determining the best course of treatment to reverse the process or monitor development for the earliest detection possible.

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Normal (within normal limits) indicates a normal thermal profile with no thermal findings consistent with risk for disease or other developing pathology. Annual scans are recommended after a stable baseline has been established. Non-Suspicious (at low risk) indicates lowgrade thermal activity not suspicious for serious pathology and associated with benign changes. Annual scans are recommended after a stable baseline has been established, but more frequent follow-up may be clinically indicated. This doesn’t rule out existing non-active or encapsulated tumors. Equivocal (at some risk) indicates thermal activity likely to represent benign changes such as inflammation, acute cysts or fibroadenoma, infection or even normal personal variation. Clinical correlation and/or additional testing is generally recommended.

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Abnormal (at increased risk) indicates significant risk for existing or developing malignant breast disease. Benign pathology or personal variation is less likely. Clinical correlation, objective evaluation and additional testing is indicated. A follow-up thermal study in three months should be part of a comprehensive testing panel. Suspicious (at high risk) indicates high risk of confirming malignant breast disease. Benign processes or personal variations are very unlikely. Urgent clinical correlation is indicated with a comprehensive panel of testing and evaluation. A follow-up thermal study in three months should be a part of this evaluation. Radiation-free, noninvasive and painless breast thermography only takes a few minutes. Not restricted to the borders of the breasts, it encompasses a 360-degree view from the brachial plexus to below the breasts. Unlike conventional structural testing, thermography is not limited by the density of breast tissue or implants. Risk assessment and early detection in breast health are the keys to being proactive, alerting individuals to their risk without putting them at risk. Taryn Kean, CCT level III, is the owner of Southwest Medical Thermal Imaging & Ultrasound, LLC, with locations at 9200 Bonita Beach Rd., Ste. 213, in Bonita Springs, 7680 Cambridge Manor Pl., Ste. 100, in Ft. Myers and 1570 Colonial Blvd., Ste. A, in Ft. Myers. For more information, call 239-9492011 or visit ThermalClinic.com. See ad, page 39.

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What was the catalyst that led you to travel the world with a toddler to research parenting methods?

ational Public Radio (NPR) science correspondent Michaeleen Doucleff literally searched the world to learn how to be a better parent. She learned how to raise kind and helpful children, and detailed the journey in a book, Hunt, Gather, Parent: What Ancient Cultures Teach Us About the Lost Art of Raising Happy, Helpful Little Humans. Doucleff learned the basics of parenting from experiences gathered with her 3-yearold daughter among the Maya in the Yucatan, the Inuit above the Arctic Circle and the Hadzabe in Tanzania. The huntergatherer parents that she encountered convinced Doucleff that modern parenting needs to be overhauled and that there is a path to healthier families. 42

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21st-century parenting?

Western parents have, in many ways, forgotten how to relate to children in a way that’s calm, peaceful and cooperative. We don’t really know how to cooperate with them or teach them how to cooperate with us. Instead, our relationship with kids centers around control. I think this is a major reason for the epidemic of depression and anxiety among American children. They have little autonomy, but they also feel disconnected from the parents because they don’t know how to cooperate with them. At the end of the day, kids are lonely. For tens of thousands of years, parents learned how to be moms and dads from older people who lived in their homes or nearby.

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When my daughter Rosy was 2 years old, my husband and I were really struggling as parents. Rosy was having a lot of tantrums, which often included hitting and biting. I read a ton of books and blogs, and everything I tried seemed to make her tantrums worse. Then NPR sent me to a tiny Maya village in the Yucatan for a story about children’s attention. While I was there, the moms and dads showed me this whole other approach to parenting and relating to children, which is super gentle, calm and peaceful. There’s no yelling, arguing, bickering or even nagging. The children are respectful to their parents, kind to their siblings and very helpful. I tried out a few of the elements with Rosy and I was stunned at how well they worked.

How did you choose the Maya, Inuit and Hadzabe communities?

In general, these three cultures excel in aspects of parenting with which Western culture really struggles. The Maya parents are incredibly skilled at raising helpful and cooperative children. Inuit parents have these wonderful and sophisticated tools for teaching children … how to control their

anger and other types of emotional regulation. And the Hadzabe families are world experts at raising confident, self-sufficient kids. The childhood anxiety and depression common in the United States is essentially nonexistent in these communities.

When did you notice a positive change in your parenting and relationship with your daughter?

Many of the tips and ideas in Hunt, Gather, Parent changed Rosy and our relationship right away. For example, when I started including Rosy in household chores and cut back on the “child-centered” activities, her behavior improved essentially overnight. She needed more connection, more responsibility and more ways to contribute. Other parts of the book involve mind shifts or changes in my own behavior. Those took longer to have an impact on Rosy. But I was the slow one. Once I changed, she immediately followed.

Why will ancient methods of parenting from huntergatherer families, what you coined “TEAM parenting,” work for parents everywhere?

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These methods are about the parent-child relationship, which is the same around the world, especially when children are young. The TEAM [Togetherness, Encouragement, Autonomy and Minimal interference] parenting method is a way of relating to children that’s independent of the surroundings or environment. For example, in Tanzania, a 5-year-old girl learns to cooperate by helping her mom gather baobab pods or carrying a jug of water back from the river. In San Francisco, Rosy is learning to cooperate and be helpful in the same way by being included in household chores. She rinses dishes, scrambles the eggs, carries a small bag of groceries to the car at the supermarket. The details are different from place to place, but the concept is the same.

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s scientists have been predicting, climate-related fires, floods and drought are becoming commonplace. Our children are seeing and hearing about them on social media and the news or living through them in their own neighborhoods. Kids have questions. They’re afraid, anxious and angry about inheriting these problems. “We’re living a climate emergency, so we should talk about it honestly with our children whenever they ask us. They deserve to hear it from trusted messengers, the people they know and love, such as parents, guardians and teachers,” says Harriet Shugarman, the New York City author of How to Talk to Your Kids About 44

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For our youngest children, “You want to be calming and reassuring, engendering a sense of safety and love of nature. This is the time to go outside and connect with the many delights of our world,” says integrative psychotherapist Leslie Davenport, the San Francisco author of All the Feelings Under the Sun: How to Deal with Climate Change, an illustrated book for 8-to-12-year-olds published by the American Psychological Association.

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United Kingdom-based children’s book author Catherine Barr offers a gentle and enjoyable way to develop love and concern for nature in her 10 Reasons to Love picture book series that showcases endangered animals. “When talking to children that young, it’s important to present climate issues in positive ways, encouraging kindness, inclusivity, empathy and understanding,” says the former Greenpeace campaigner. “Young children are so impressionable. It’s best to empower them with hope than scare them unnecessarily.” Still, Shugarman notes, “It’s not too young to say that we turn off lights when we leave a room to save energy. Sometimes our kids think that fruit comes

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According to Davenport, as kids reach 9 and beyond, they tend to be mentally and emotionally capable of processing more complex concepts and emotions. This is the time for parents to present vetted, science-based facts as objectively as possible. “There’s a tendency to want to either sugarcoat or over-dramatize. We flip from ‘It’s not so bad; it’ll be fine’, to ‘It’s too late; there’s nothing I can do.’ Neither of those views are helpful or accurate,” she explains. Barr recommends that parents stick to the facts and encourage curiosity. “Parents shouldn’t feel that they have to have all the answers. It can be a journey of learning with your children to look something up together,” the author of The Story of Climate Change advises. “It’s also a good idea to empower kids to challenge grownups. A child can start a conversation at the dinner table by asking, ‘Where did this fish come from?’ or ‘Could we grow our own carrots?’ or ‘Are we recycling?’”

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Davenport’s book toggles between the presentation of environmentally triggered realities and calming, reflective exercises such as journaling or deep breathing. “The idea is that when you hear difficult news or have a difficult experience, you go back and forth between talking about or processing it and something that helps

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“We can give our kids hope by pointing to people that are working to address the climate crisis, including the uprise of youth voices, as well as efforts to save animal species, build resiliency in cities and reduce greenhouse gas emissions,” says Shugarman. “It’s also critical that parents show their kids that they care about the crisis and are doing things like reducing energy use, driving electric cars, voting for pro-climate candidates and supporting climate education in schools.” “People think you have to talk about how awful the world is going to be, but I think you can turn that upside-down and offer a strong, positive message of hope,” says Barr. “We need to help kids understand that the choices they make and the things they do can lead to a more sustainable, fairer way of living.” “According to climate scientists, if we don’t do anything, we’re in big trouble, and if we intervene and make significant changes, we’re still going to feel impacts, but it’s not too late,” says Davenport. “Encourage kids to become part of meaningful change. Our actions make a difference.”

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ven in these chaotic and perilous times, there is reason for hope. Humanity finds itself at a major crossroads: Do we choose the path of selfish separatism and inequality based on greed and competition, leading to the destruction of ourselves and planet Earth; or the path of cooperation and sharing leading to global peace and prosperity? Here to help us make the correct choice stands a group of Teachers unparalleled in their enlightenment and wisdom, unequaled in their ability to love and to serve. They are the Masters of Wisdom. At their head stands a being of the most extraordinary compassion and insight: Maitreya, the World Teacher. As the one awaited under various names by all major religious traditions, and as a Teacher for all humanity, Maitreya is here — along with the Masters of Wisdom — to guide us safely into the future. The existence of these great Teachers was first made known in the West in the late 1800s by Helena Blavatsky, who lived among the Masters of Wisdom in the Himalayas for three years. In the early 20th century, Blavatsky’s work was continued by Alice A. Bailey, and, more recently, by British esotericist and artist Benjamin Creme. All three of these authors and educators were trained by, and worked directly with, the Masters of Wisdom. According to the Ageless Wisdom tradition, as it is known, these highly advanced Teachers have lived in the remote areas of the world through the ages, helping and guiding humanity from behind the scenes. Through his work over many years, Benjamin Creme made it known that at this critical time for humanity and the planet, the Masters of Wisdom,

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Cannabis and Canines How Cannabidiol Benefits Dogs by Caroline Coile

vertebrates. Receptors for these endocannabinoids are found throughout the body, especially in the brain, nervous system and immune system, as well as the heart, lungs, liver, spleen, intestinal tract, muscles, bones and both the reproductive and circulatory systems. They act as master regulators that signal other systems when to speed up or slow down, working to stabilize the body and return it to homeostasis. Cannabinoids from the cannabis plant affect these same receptors, each in slightly different ways. Unlike THC, which is toxic for dogs at prescribed human dosages, the most significant, documented side effects of CBD are diarrhea and changes in some liver enzyme values after several weeks. The main concern with CBD is that it inhibits cytochrome P450, a chemical in the body

responsible for metabolizing most drugs. That means CBD could affect the effective potency of a prescribed drug.

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ITCHINESS: An Australian study found CBD reduced itchiness, inflammation and skin lesions by 51 percent after eight weeks of treatment. An American study also found CBD significantly reduced reports of itchiness. CANCER: Cannabinoids are reported to induce cancer cell death and prevent metastasis. A Cornell University study found that CBD along with a standard chemotherapy drug reduced cancer cell proliferation in vitro more than the chemotherapy drug alone. Anecdotal reports from veterinarians have claimed CBD shrunk cancer cells or put dogs into remission. BEHAVIOR: Despite those reports, no controlled study has shown CBD to be more effective than prescription medications in reducing anxiety. A University of Kentucky study found physiological measurements of anxiety in response to noise were not significantly different for CBD versus a placebo, and were worse compared to trazodone (a drug commonly prescribed for anxiety). A University of Western Australia study found shelter dogs with aggressive tendencies exhibited less aggression toward humans after two weeks of taking CBD. SEIZURES: Many anecdotal reports hail CBD’s success in combatting seizures in dogs, but the single controlled study delivered only moderate results. A Colorado State University study found CBD only worked with some dogs, and it reduced, but didn’t eliminate, seizures. OTHER: Evidence from laboratory

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2 Community Kirtan and Vegetarian Potluck – 5-8:30pm. Potluck (5pm) followed by kirtan, a devotional exercise and centuries-old form of spiritual practice using a call-and-response style of song and chanting in Sanskrit, Hindi, Hebrew, Latin and English. Bring a vegetarian dish to share and a mat or cushion for comfort, chairs will also be provided. Bring along any musical instrument of your own – chords and lyrics are displayed on a large screen for all to follow along. $20 suggested love offering. Hosted by Linda Collins and Dan Gorney. $20. Unity of Naples Church, 2000 Unity Way. 775-3009. UnityNaples.org.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 4 Reflexology – 10am-2pm. Anybody can take this popular class to release stress from the whole body through the feet and hands. The ancient art and practice of reflexology uses specific points on the feet and hands to enhance the natural healing abilities of the body’s corresponding organs and glands. Great for couples, bodyworkers, caregivers and selftreatment. In-person class in Naples. $75/COVID discount ($100 value). Register: AOHMassage.com/ project/art-holistic-massage-aohm-foundation-3.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8 Psychic Fair – 5-8pm. Mini-readings with some of Naples’ most experienced psychics and healers. Services include mediumship, tarot, reiki, angel, past-life, chakra balancing, intuitive, body scanning, oracle and more. $30/20 minutes. Goddess I AM, 600 Goodlette Rd N, Naples. 228-6949. GoddessIAM.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9 Naples Spirit Fest at Unity World Day of Prayer – 10am-4pm. Amidst community connection and

spiritual inspiration, attendees will discover many ways to remove stress and worries from their lives during this day of healing, evolution and joy. Experienced psychics, mediums, healers, readers, authors, spiritual teachers, artists and practitioners will be on hand, engaging visitors and providing healing demonstrations, workshops and meditations. $5/admission. Co-hosted by Goddess I AM at Unity of Naples Church, 2000 Unity Way. Info: 775-3009, Hello@UnityNaples.org. UnityNaples. org or GoddessIam.com. See ad on page 10 and news brief on page 33. Cambier Park Drum and Dance Circle – 6:30-9pm. Meets biweekly. Drummers of all nations and spectators are welcome to attend for community drumming, dancing, hula-hooping and self-expression. Family friendly. BYO chair. Check Facebook for updates. Free. Cambier Park, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. Facebook group: SWFL Community Drum Circle.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10 33rd Annual “Ding” Darling Day – 10am-2pm. Join for the 2021 annual “Ding” Darling Day. This year’s family-centric event will be making the “great migration” across the causeway to Lakes Park in Fort Myers to bring the refuge to local communities and a wider audience. The move is part of a larger refuge system-wide urban initiative. Lakes Park, 7330 Gladiolus Dr, Ft Myers. Schedule: DingDarlingSociety.org/articles/ding-darling-days.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13 Crystal Bowl Service – 6:30-7:30pm. With Linda Collins. Feel free to bring a mat, pillow or blanket, though chairs will be provided. Experience this serene, peaceful practice and melt into the Divine with the gorgeous sounds of the singing bowls.$20 suggested love offering (no one turned away). $20 Suggested Love Offering (no one turned away). Unity of Naples Church, 2000 Unity Way, Naples. 239-775-3009. UnityNaples.org.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14 Good Points Acupressure Back Release OneHour Webinar – 7-8pm. Acupressure for Self-Care with Alvina Quatrano. Monthly offering various focus. Registration includes two free videos including Introduction to Soul Lightening Acupressure and Immune/lymph booster. Donations accepted,

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16 Psychic Fair – 11am-4pm. Mini readings with some of Naples’ most experienced psychics and healers. Some of our services include: mediumship, tarot, reiki, angel, past-life, chakra balancing, intuitive, body scanning, oracle and more. $30 for 20 minutes, Goddess I AM, 600 Goodlette Rd N, Naples. 2286949. GoddessIAm.com. Food as Medicine Class – 1:30-4:30pm. Join Dr. David Martín, Deb, and Vickie for this popular, medicinal foods sampling class based on the Conquering Any Disease High Phytochemical Food Healing System, by Jeff Primack. Learn which foods are scientifically proven to help reverse illness and disease and create radiant health! Held in a large room, social distancing, masks optional, HEPA filters. $35. Reservations and pre-payment required. Lotus Blossom Clinic, LLC, 6710 Winkler Rd, Ste 2-3, Ft Myers. 277-1399. LotusBlossomClinic.com/events.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17 Learn Access Bars and Become a Practitioner – 9am-5pm. Become a certified practitioner in one day. Learn the 32 points on the head that when gently touched, release thoughts, feelings and emotions that keep us blocked. Class includes: book, three head charts, two giving and two receiving sessions. $350. Access Holistic Healing and Hypnosis, 9853 Tamiami Tr N, Ste 215, Naples. 776-2211. AccessHolisticHealing.com/access-bars.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22 Palmistry Reading Class – 6-7:30pm. Learn the ancient art of palmistry from a professional palmist. Everything you need to know to begin practicing palmistry on anyone. Learn methods and gain insights into the world displayed upon the palms of our hands. You will be amazed at how much character is written on your hands. $50. Goddess I AM, 600 Goodlette Rd, Naples. GoddessIAm.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23 Voices of Youth on Climate Change – 2pm. The SWFL RESET Center series of RESET Conversations presents This Zoom intergenerational conversation will give attendees an opportunity to hear from young agents of change and innovation about what they want to contribute to local and global climate action, what their expectations are for the future and how they would like to see older generations provide support. Zoom registration: SWFLReset@gmail.com, SWFLreset.org or 2725778. See article, page 23. Cambier Park Drum & Dance Circle – 6:30-9pm. Meets biweekly. Drummers of all nations and spectators are welcome to attend for community drumming, dancing, hula-hooping and self-expression. Family-friendly. BYO chair. Check Facebook for updates. Free. Cambier Park, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. Facebook group: SWFL Community Drum Circle.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26 Myths About Hormone Vindication Resolved – 6pm. Dr. Lindsey Berkson’s Hormone Vindication presentation will reveal how misinformation

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sunday abounds not only in politics, but also in medicine, especially in the field of hormones. Admission/free. Food & Thought, 2132 Tamiami Tr N, Naples. See article on page 14 and ad on page 55. Purely You Spa Acne Bootcamp – 3pm. Jennifer Alvarez Linguidi will introduce the spa’s integrative approach to acne, a symptom of deeper internal causes such as hormonal imbalances, micronutrient deficiencies, compromised gut bacteria and poor digestion. These all point to acne as an internal health problem that manifests in the body’s exterior dermal layers as acne. $199 required in advance includes a seminar, mini facial, LED light therapy, custom treatment plan, exercise plan, nutrition plan and complimentary “Facial-in-a-Bag”. RSVP Acne Bootcamp 2021 to Jenn@PurelyYouSpa with a headshot, list of skin goals and any topical or food allergies. See article on page 15 and ad on page 5.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27 Purely You Spa Acne Bootcamp – 3pm. Jennifer Alvarez Linguidi will introduce the spa’s integrative approach to acne, a symptom of deeper internal causes such as hormonal imbalances, micronutrient deficiencies, compromised gut bacteria and poor digestion. These all point to acne as an internal health problem that manifests in the body’s exterior dermal layers as acne. $199 required in advance includes a seminar, mini facial, LED light therapy, custom treatment plan, exercise plan, nutrition plan and complimentary “Facial-in-a-Bag”. RSVP Acne Bootcamp 2021 to Jenn@PurelyYouSpa with a headshot, list of skin goals and any topical or food allergies. See article on page 15 and ad on page 5.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31 Vegan Potluck – Noon-2pm. Enjoy a plant-based brunch hosted by Sue Mahany, of Spark Health Technologies. Low-key event to promote plant based eating and share ideas about wellness. All dishes, both savory and sweet, welcome. Organic ingredients preferred. Call or text 802-752-6342 to sign up. See ad, page 39.

plan ahead SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6 Yoga Nidra – Sleep Like a Yogi Workshop – 9-11am. With Yvette Sechrist McGlasson. Includes an intention-creating session, along with some simple yoga postures guided by Robert McGlasson, E-RYT, to get the energy moving in the body before the yoga nidra experience. No yoga or meditation experience is necessary. Love donation. Access Holistic Healing & Hypnosis, 27975 Old 41 Rd, Ste 200, Bonita Springs. RSVP: 301-3501. Info: Yvette@EscapeHatch2Wellness.com. See article on page 13.

Community Yoga – 8:30-9:30am. Free the first Sunday of every month. Weekly classes include Monday and Friday at 9am, Wednesday at 6:15pm, and Sunday at 10:30am. $20/class with package deals available at MysticalBookshop. com. Free. Jaycee Park, 4125 SE 20th Pl, Cape Coral. 338-7816. Sunday Celebration Service: The Power of Faith – 10-11:15am. Join for messages and music on how true, real and authentic faith allows us to live our lives from a forward, creative and unlimited perspective. Spiritual inspiration from Rev. Denise Schubert and Rev. Claudia René. Musical inspiration by Amy and Jesse Hughes. Love offering. Unity of Naples Church, 2000 Unity Way, Naples. 775-3009. UnityNaples. org. Livestream at Facebook.com/unityofnaples or YouTube.com/unityofnapleschurch. Sunday Night Spiritual Gathering – 5:30-7pm. A Zoom venue for spiritual seekers to gather and have positive conversations. We teach and practice affirmative prayer and embrace our inherent divinity. Our principles are positivity as we work through life’s puzzles. Obtain link by emailing: RevLuluLogan@gmail.com. Free (love offerings accepted). RevLulu.org. Fort Myers Drum Circle – 7-9pm. Dance, drum, hoop or just enjoy the beats. BYO chair. Downtown Fort Myers Regional Library, 2450 First St, Ft Myers. Facebook page: Fort Myers Drum Circle. Info: Facebook.com/groups/fortmyersdrumcircle.

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

tuesday Gentle Beach Yoga Class – 9-10am. Begins Oct 16. With Dr. Brian Healy. All levels and beginnerfriendly. Bring sunscreen, insect repellent, water and at least one beach towel. A yoga mat is optional. Free; parking fee: $2. San Carlos Bay Preserve and Bunche Beach, 18201 John Morris Rd, Ft Myers. Info: 4379355 or FortMyersAcupunctureMassage.com. Reiki Share with Chat Rooms – 6:30-8pm. 1st Tues. Join for monthly reiki share online using distance reiki. Begins with a Holy Fire meditation and then chat rooms for private sessions. Donation. Register by email to receive the Zoom link: Pattie@pcarney.net. Multidimensional Healing Group – 6:30-8pm on Zoom. Connecting and healing with spirit guides and loved ones in spirit. Mediumship master Patti Wilson facilitates therapeutic conversations with loved ones that have crossed over and helps you develop your own abilities in multidimensional communication. $30/class or $100/4-classes. Register: 270-1876, SpiritualCoach@hotmail.com. Sunset Slowdown – 7-8pm. With Nancy. 7pm. With Chrissie. Love Yoga Center, 4949 Tamiami Tr N, Ste 204, Naples. 692-9747. LoveYogaCenter.com.

wednesday Qigong – 10-11am. Join JaySun (Jason) Wechs in person to learn and practice the ancient art of qigong (Sheng Shen form), a spiritual form of the practice. Qigong has been taught in China for thousands of years. Experience and expand your own healing energy. $15. Lotus Blossom Clinic, LLC, 6710 Winkler Rd, Ste 2-3, Ft Myers. Register: 277-1399. Wisdom Wednesday Service – 6-6:45pm. Join for our mid-week service every Wednesday on Facebook Live or YouTube. Engage in topics and conversations that awaken the mind, lift the spirits and open the heart. Musical inspiration provided by Amy and Jesse Hughes. Free. Love offering. Unity of Naples Church, 2000 Unity Way, Naples. 7753009. Facebook.com/UnityOfNaples. Gentle Flow Yoga – 7pm. With Karen. Love Yoga Center, 4949 Tamiami Tr N, Ste 204, Naples. LoveYogaCenter.com.

thursday Men’s Circle – 6-7pm. 4th Thur. In this safe and sacred space, we endeavor to bring forth courageous and compassionate discussion. The design of this circle is to enable men to be themselves without the toxicity that often infects day-to-day masculinity. Instead of tearing each other down, we will support and elevate one another. Free. Mystical Bookshop, 13141 McGregor Blvd., Suite 7, Ft Myers. 239-338-7816. MysticalBookshop. com/events-calendar. Crystal Bowl Meditation – 6:45-7:45pm. In person with Jenny Hong. Participants will comfortably lie down or sit while the frequencies reverberate throughout the body, promoting deep relaxation and healing on all levels. Physical distancing and face masks required. $15. Lotus Blossom Clinic, LLC, 6710 Winkler Rd, Ste 2-3, Ft Myers. 277-1399. Preregister: JennyLotusBlossom@gmail.com. LotusBlossomClinic.com/events. Gentle Flow Yoga – 7-8pm. With Megan. Love Yoga Center, 4949 Tamiami Tr N, Naples. 6929747. LoveYogaCenter.com.

friday Gentle Flow – 4-5pm. With Heather. In studio and virtual. Love Yoga Center, 4949 Tamiami Trl N, Ste 204, Naples. 692-9747. Preregistration required: LoveYogaCenter.com. Love Rocks – 6pm. With Chrissie. Love Yoga Center, 4949 Tamiami Tr N, Naples. 692-9747. LoveYogaCenter.com.

saturday Cambier Park Drum and Dance Circle – 6:309pm. Meets biweekly (Oct 9 & 23). Drummers of all nations and spectators are welcome to attend for community drumming, dancing, hula-hooping and self-expression. Family friendly. BYO chair. Check Facebook for updates. Free. Cambier Park, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. Facebook group: SWFL Community Drum Circle.

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not a sniffle!” she exclaimed. Businesswoman Rosaleen says when people around her show signs of cold or flu, she uses copper morning and night. “It saved me last holidays,” she said. “The kids had crud going round and round, but not me.” Attorney Donna Blight tried copper for her sinus. “I am shocked!” she said. By Doug Cornell “My head cleared, no more headache, no more congestion.” cientists have discovered a cold never got going. That was A man with trouble breathing natural way to kill germs fast. September 2012. I use copper in the through his nose at night tried copper Now thousands of people nose every time and I have not had a just before bed. “Best sleep I’ve had in are using it against viruses and bacteria single cold since then.” years!” he said. in the nose and on “We can’t In a lab test, technicians placed 25 the skin. make product million live flu viruses on a CopperZap. Colds start health claims,” he No viruses were found surviving soon when cold viruses said, “so I can’t after. get in your nose. say cause and Dr. Bill Keevil led one of the teams Viruses multiply effect. But we confirming the research. He placed fast. If you don’t know copper is millions of disease germs on copper. stop them early, antimicrobial.” “They started to die literally as soon as they spread and He asked they touched the surface,” he said. cause misery. relatives and Some people press copper on a lip New device puts copper right In hundreds friends to try it. right away if a warning tingle suggests where you need it. of studies, EPA and They reported unwanted germs gathering there. university researchers have confirmed the same thing, so he patented The handle is curved that viruses and bacteria die almost CopperZap® and put it on the and textured to increase instantly when touched by copper. market. contact. Copper can That’s why ancient Greeks and Soon hundreds of people had kill germs picked up on Egyptians used copper to purify water tried it. The feedback was 99% fingers and hands after and heal wounds. They didn’t know positive if they used the copper you touch things other about microbes, but now we do. within 3 hours after the first sign people have touched. Scientists say the high conductance of unwanted germs, like a tickle The EPA says copper of copper disrupts the electrical balance in the nose or a scratchy throat. still works even when Dr. Bill Keevil: in a microbe cell and destroys the cell in Early user Mary Pickrell tarnished. Copper quickly kills seconds. said, “I can’t believe how good CopperZap is made cold viruses. Tests by the EPA (Environmental my nose feels.” in the U.S. of pure Protection Agency) show germs die “What a wonderful thing!” copper. It has a 90-day full money back fast on copper. So some hospitals tried exclaimed Physician’s Assistant Julie. guarantee. It is available for $79.95. Get copper for touch surfaces like faucets Another customer asked, “Is it supposed $10 off each CopperZap with code NATA22. and doorknobs. This cut the spread of to work that fast?” Go to www.CopperZap.com or call MRSA and other illnesses by over half, Pat McAllister, 70, received one for toll-free 1-888-411-6114. and saved lives. Christmas and called it “one of the best Buy once, use forever. The strong scientific evidence gave presents ever. This little jewel really Statements are not intended as inventor Doug Cornell an idea. When works.” product health claims and have not been he felt a cold about to start he fashioned Frequent flier Karen Gauci had been evaluated by the FDA. Not claimed to a smooth copper probe and rubbed it suffering after crowded flights. Though diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any gently in his nose for 60 seconds. skeptical, she tried copper on travel disease. “It worked!” he exclaimed. “The days for 2 months. “Sixteen flights and ADVERTORIAL Collier/Lee Counties swfl.NaturalAwakenings.com 52

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

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LOTUS BLOSSOM CLINIC

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

PHYLLIS C. WEBER, AP

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

AYURVEDA CHRISTINA CARLIN, AYURVEDIC PRACTITIONER

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

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

PAULA TERRY, LMT

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

BOOKS AND GIFTS MYSTICAL BOOKSHOP LLC

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

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

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

RB INSTITUTE, INC.

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

COMPOUNDING PHARMACY UPTOWN CHEMIST

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

DENTAL HEALTH ROGER J. PINT, MPH, DMD

9200 Bonita Beach Rd, Ste 111 Bonita Springs, 34135 • 239-676-8730 BonitaDentalStudio.com Dr. Pint can join your health journey and play a role in minimizing toxicity; this includes protection while removing dental materials plus consultation. All X-rays are digital and minimal. See ad, page 23.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE NAPLES CENTER FOR FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

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

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NAPLES CENTER FOR FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

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

ZORAYDA “JIJI” TORRES, MD, ABIHM, IFMCP

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

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

Specializing in hypnosis, QHHT, NLP, SRT. Offering sound and light therapy, massage therapy, reiki, access bars, salt therapy, Conscious1Vibe crystals and bookstore. Joined by Dr. Daniel Stanciu offering IV Infusions and nutrition testing. See ad, page 35.

LIFE COACH LULU CARTER

Top Expert in Science of Happiness Positive Pyschologist Coach – 30 Years of Experience Chief Happiness Officer/President of House of Gaia 239-290-7008 • Lulu@HouseOfGaia.org HappinessBeyondBorders.com HouseOfGaia.org Ready for positive changes in your life in 2021? First session is free – call to schedule. Private sessions on-line, affordable packages. Get inspired, learn, transform and be happy! English, Spanish and Portuguese. See ad, page 14.

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.

NATURAL & ORGANIC MARKET ADA’S NATURAL MARKET

7070 College Pkwy, Ft Myers 33907 Mon-Sat: 9am-8pm, Sun: 9am-7pm Ph: 239-939-9600 • Fax: 239-288-6210 AdasMarket.com Natural and organic produce and grocery items. Vitamins and supplements. Organic juice and smoothie bar. New Green Leaf Café. Market-prepared foods. 1000s of gluten-free items. See ad, page 41.

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

NUTRITION D-SIGNED NUTRITION, LLC

Dee Harris, RDN, LDN, CDE Bonita Bay Executive Center 3531 Bonita Bay Blvd, Ste 300, Bonita Sprgs 239-676-5249 • D-SignedNutrition.com Nutrition is our lifeblood. Healing with food starts with a personalized plan to address inflammation, nutrient insufficiencies, toxic burden and imbalances in the body. See ad, page 27.

MARCY HESS, BS

501 Goodlette Rd N, Ste C208, Naples 239-231-6028 ThePerfect10Strength@gmail.com Looking and feeling strong and healthy is the first reason for working with a nutrition coach. Let me help you get back on track for life without dieting! See ad, page 35.

SKIN CARE LANDEE MILLIEN BEAUTE CREOLE

Summerlin Executive Suites, Ft Myers By appt only – text/email/call 239-316-6832 Landeemillien61@gmail.com Manscaping, grooming and skincare for men. Shaving, waxing, trimming, facials, back facial/ exfoliation/body scrub, body wraps, manicure, pedicure for men, full-body hair removal, sugaring, hair braiding, dreadlocks, twist. 20% discount for first-time clients.

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

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

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THE QUIET POWER OF INTUITION

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