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Visit a Professional Healthcare Practitioner from the Comfort of Home

20 GIVING THANKS FOR A HEALTHY FEAST

How to Lighten Up Thanksgiving Fare

24 PREVENTING

TYPE 2 DIABETES Natural Lifestyle Choices to Curb the Disease

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28 BODY GRATITUDE Being Thankful Empowers Our Workouts

30 MINDFUL PARENTING

The Conscious Path to Raising a Child

34 JACK KORNFIELD'S Meditation on Gratitude and Joy

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36 THE GREEN

BURIAL REVOLUTION

Sustainable End-of-Life Options

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news briefs

Lewin Offers Special Discount for New Clients

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arbara Lewin, a registered dietitian, U.S. Olympic Registry sports dietitian, board-certified specialist in sports dietetics, internationally recognized functional dietitian, sports nutritionist and founder of Sports-Nutritionist.com, is providing a more affordable way for new clients to tap into her expertise. She is offering a special introductory rate for first sessions at offices in Naples and Fort Myers, along with telephone consultations.

“While I still work with athletes, I’m finding a lot of people are looking for realistic ways to improve their own health,” she says. “With limited options at times for health care or difficulties getting to see their doctors, the focus is turning more to prevention and self-care,” including for weight issues, cholesterol, blood pressure, diabetes, wanting to be less reliant on medications and increasing energy levels through food and nutrition “to improve our resistance to disease and make us more resilient.”

“With children going back to school, parents are looking for ways to keep their kids healthy and also to help them perform their best in their activities, especially if they’re involved in sports. This is a great time to teach good nutrition and natural ways to improve health and performance,” she says.

For more information or to make an appointment, call 239-3000072, email Barbara@Sports-Nutritionist.com or visit her website.

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Launch of KnoWEwell for Natural Awakenings

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noWEwell, a collaborative partner with the Natural Awakenings family of publishers since June, has launched a personalized, integrated, private, secure, community and marketplace platform designed to transform health care. The one online trusted destination for today’s Regenerative Whole Health knowledge, resources and community that inspires and empowers individuals to take control and make better informed health decisions to achieve WELLthier Living, KnoWEwell received the Top 50 Healthcare Companies award from the International Forum on Advancements in Healthcare.

KnoWEwell is an immersive, global online platform that connects the dots between lifestyle choices, soil, food, the planet and health. With vetted providers, evidence-based resources and peer-reviewed content, it’s a safe space to learn and share. Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp. Chief Operating Officer Joe Dunne says, “There is no simple way to describe KnoWEwell but to think big – WebMD meets Match.com, HomeAdvisors, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Indeed for Regenerative Whole Health, all in one place for the benefit of everyone.

“Natural Awakenings is honored to give our dedicated readers the opportunity to be some of the first members to be welcomed into the KnoWEwell community. With gratitude for our 26 years of readership and support, through our mission-aligned collaborative partnership with KnoWEwell, we are pleased to gift both individuals and providers with free annual memberships. The new platform can be found at KnoWEwell.com.”

For more information, visit KnoWEwell.com and see the ad on page 44, which includes free membership codes.

Purely You Spa Celebrates Escape Hatch 2 Wellness Opens in Naples t Escape Hatch 2 Wellness, now open in Naples, founder Yvette 10-Year Anniversary

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urely You Spa, in Naples, will celebrate its 10-year anniversary with a special ceremony sponsored by the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce and other activities from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on November 13. Owner Jennifer Alvarez Linguidi, a Naples native, will make a presentation on some of their new products and services, and attendees will be able to tour the facility and meet and talk with other staff members.

The first 20 people that preregister will receive free chair massages at the event and a gift. There will also be a raffle prize for those that register in advance.

Linguidi says she and her team “provide results-oriented organic spa services in a caring, upscale, professional and green environment.” The business offers customized spa services, facials, LED acne and anti-aging skincare treatments, facial hair removal, massage therapy, body treatments, waxing, Bemer circulation therapy, health coaching and more.

Admission is free. Location: 3066 Tamiami Tr. N. For more information, register for the event or to make an appointment, call 239331-8266, email Appointments@PurelyYouSpa.com or visit PurelyYouSpa.com. See ad, page 5.

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Sechrist McGlasson, a functional medicine certified health coach, uses a wholistic wellness approach in offering many services in 30-minute consultations and private and group, in-person and virtual sessions. Her strategy, inspired by a “root cause” method that integrates mind/body/spirit experiences, provides personalized coaching aligned with her teaching platform of yoga nidra meditation and therapeutic yoga.

As helping people sleep better is paramount to her, she offers an additional 15 percent off of company pricing of Philip Stein Sleep Bracelets that utilize natural frequency sleep technology.

A lifelong student of yoga who spent three years in an ashram, she trained in the IAM methodology. Yoga sessions include a personalized intention and free recordings for continued practice. Virtual workshops on sleep, stress management, meditation and aromatherapy reflect the content of her NCH Briggs Wellness Center classes. “When we feel the urge to create a more satisfying existence, coaching comes into play,” she says.

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Initial consultations are free. For more information or to make an appointment, call 615-739-7264, email Yvette@EscapeHatch2Wellness.com or visit EscapeHatch2Wellness.com. See ad, page 19.

Holiday Discount at Organic Skincare & Bodyworx

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hose interested in natural ways to be able to look their best for the holiday season can meet their needs at Organic Skincare & Bodyworx, in Naples. They are offering customers 10 percent off on all of their products and services through the end of this month (some exclusions apply).

Facials, makeup, massages, spray tanning, waxing, microdermabrasion and LED light therapy are some of the many services provided.

Location: 13240 Tamiami Tr. N., Ste. 207. For more information or to make an appointment, all 239-514-4494 or visit OrganicSkincareAndBodyworx.com. See ad, page 3.

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news briefs

Health Faire at Lotus Blossom Clinic

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he Lotus Blossom Clinic, in Fort Myers, will hold a special holistic health faire from 11 Deb and David Martin a.m. to 4 p.m. on November 8 (rain date is November 15). The safetyconscious and socially careful event, held outdoors and in their largest room with HEPA filters and open doors, will feature live music and low-cost or free brief sessions in or with crystal bowls, acupuncture, massages, yoga, qigong, Emotional Freedom Technique, Theta Healing, Trager Therapy, deep soul imagery, energy medicine, animal communications and more.

“At this event, we ask that you still be cautious,” says Deb Martin, business manager and holistic health consultant. “Viruses and flus are a part of our world. Stay home if you are sick or at high risk. However, when we are socially careful and mindfully aware, operate in a clean and sanitary manner, wear masks as appropriate (required in the treatment areas), these precautions can help keep everyone safe in this mostly-outdoor venue.

“Epidemiologists (that study transmission of diseases) deem the safest environment is to be outside and socially distanced. If you are in a protracted conversation with someone, it could still make sense to wear a mask.”

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Admission is $10, includes raffle ticket and homemade sample of Dr. David Martin’s homemade kombucha. Location: 6710 Winkler Rd., Ste. 2 & 3. For more information, call 239-277-1399, email Deb@LotusBlossomClinic.com or visit LotusBlossomClinic.com.

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Eckankar Offers Online Soul Adventure Seminar

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ckankar’s free online Soul Adventure Seminar explores a secret to spiritual living that can help create a rich and fulfilling life.

The program, available through the end of this month, includes

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profound stories on the transforming power of gratitude, such as Embracing Gifts of Change, What Just Happened? Opportunities to Live, Learn and Love and In God’s Time and In God’s Way. Workshops, music from around the world and a keynote talk by Sri Harold Klemp, the spiritual leader of Eckankar, are also provided.

According to organizers, the seminar offers a “springboard for self-discovery to expand the love, wisdom, and creativity already within the heart” and to “recognize the infinite creativity of Soul (one’s true self) and discover personal gems of spiritual transformation. The miracle of greater awareness awaits!”

“One who is thankful for every good thing will find the richness of heaven in the humblest detail of his spiritual life,” says Klemp. “The window of gratitude opens to us the heavens of God.” For more information or to register, call 239-482-4034 or visit SpiritualEvent.org. See ad, page 43.

Ada’s Now Offers Raw Milk

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da’s Natural Market, in Fort Myers, now offers raw milk for pets from Alday Farms. The Certified Organic product has no added ingredients.

The store explains that raw milk, sometimes difficult to find in our area, needs to be consumed in a timely manner, and they only have a limited amount delivered when inventory arrives from the local farm. Customers can inquire about the next restock if the store is out of the product at the time of their visit.

Location: 7070 College Pkwy. For more information, call 239-9399600 or email Info@AdasMarket.com or visit AldayFarm.com. See ad, page 23.

Path of Being Reaches Fort Myers Beach

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any healthful and fun holiday gift items are now being offered by the Path of Being, in Fort Myers, at two farmers’ market locations on Fort Myers Beach. Crystals, candles, enchanted boxes, sage, bath bombs, bath salts and much more are on sale at exhibit booths from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursdays at Santini Plaza (7205 Estero Boulevard) and on Fridays at the Beach Baptist Church (130 Connecticut Street), both through the end of April.

Path of Being location: 15248 S. Tamiami Tr., Unit 300. For more information, call 239-437-5141 or visit ThePathOfBeing.com. See ad, page 15.

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he Spiritual Communities Network (SCN) will host its annual Spirit Con event via Zoom at no charge from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on November 11. With the theme of The Energy of Healing, the virtual attendees can experience 30-minute sessions on each hour that cover a wide variety of healing modalities.

“As 2020 has been filled with challenges, this event will offer a respite as the holiday season begins,” says Gwen Peterson, founder of SCN, a mentor of Insights and Illuminations and leader of the Naples FemCity Collective that supports businesswomen “with that soul connection”.

SCN is a global community of teachers and seekers of spiritual growth that conducts both local and virtual classes and other events.

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Telemedicine in Southwest Florida

Visit a Professional Healthcare Practitioner from the Comfort of Home

by Linda Sechrist

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ome of the changes to our lives that have occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic are not yet known to everyone. Individuals that have had no health issues requiring a doctor visit would likely not know about the availability and convenience of telemedicine, which allows patients the opportunity to visit virtually with a professional health practitioner.

Dee Harris

Those challenged with finding transportation to a doctor’s office or that are homebound due to physical issues will particularly appreciate using a video enabling device such as tablet or computer to connect with a healthcare provider that can answers questions, evaluate symptoms and provide a diagnosis or support.

While some providers previously did not offer telehealth visits, many integrated it Dr. Carol Roberts into their practice during the current crisis.

Patients can ease into this new aspect by first checking with the doctor and insurance provider to learn what telemedicine options are available, and ask how to schedule a visit. It’s also important to ask what preferred videoconferencing platform a doctor supports, because an internet connection and registration with that platform will be necessary. Most are free.

Deborah Post

Because the same in-person administration office procedures are necessary for video visits, keep a health plan ID card handy. Other considerations are making sure there is enough light and minimal background noise in the room used for the call. Avoid sitting in front of a window with bright light streaming in, which makes it difficult for the practitioner to see us.

Local healthcare practitioners such as Dee Harris, registered dietician-nutritionist and owner of D-Signed Nutrition, in Bonita Springs, Deborah Post, advanced registered nurse practitioner and owner of Wellbridges, also in Bonita Springs, and Dr. Carol Roberts, medical director at Naples Center for Functional Medicine, were using telemedicine with some patients prior to the outbreak of COVID-19.

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patients that had returned to their northern homes. COVID happened, everyone here went home and shut their doors. Telemedicine immediately became successful. Now that the number of COVID cases has gone down, 99 percent of patients are asking for office visits again.”

A patient’s initial and annual visit must be done in the doctor’s office. To be entirely secure, video visits are scheduled and take place via a doctor’s secure electronic medical reporting (EMR) system in order to be compliant with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPPA). This federal law includes the creation of national standards to protect sensitive patient health information from being disclosed without the patient’s consent or knowledge.

Harris has never been busier. “During early summer, I did a couple video calls a day. After July, patients began wanting office visits again. For several years, regular patients that went north for the summer months were good with a phone call. “My EMR is totally encrypted and HIPPA-compliant. I have a great setup in the office, with a back light behind my computer screen. I also use a second computer,” advises Harris, who enjoys seeing a patient in their own home, which she notes is a rarity for any practitioner today.

Post believes telemedicine is good for an underserved population. She also believes that there are benefits to practitioners that may no longer need a large office space and big staff. The challenges she names are patient confidence in using a computer and some long-established practitioners that aren’t comfortable with technology and rely on their staff. “I’ve been doing phone consultations for some time, and notice that my patients are more relaxed in their own home. Before an appointment, I ask them to check their weight and go to a local pharmacy to get their blood pressure reading. Some patients buy their own blood pressure cup.”

In preparation for the permanency of telemedicine, Post purchased a bigger screen for her computer. “I have two other screens that I use to look things up. I’m ready,” she says.

Roberts, Harris and Post all agree that telemedicine may be the future of medicine. Due to sheltering in place, the zoom video conferencing platform experienced soaring usage, with 200 million daily meeting participants on average since the beginning of 2020 compared to the average of 10 participants in December 2019. In other words, video conferencing technology and even virtual friend visits will be part of the new normal.

Local Resources

Naples Center for Functional Medicine, 800 Goodlette Rd. N., Ste. 270, Naples. 239-649-7400, NaplesCFM.com. See ad, page 47.

D-Signed Nutrition, Bonita Bay Executive Center, 3531 Bonita Bay Blvd., Ste. 300, Bonita Springs. 239-676-5249. D-SignedNutrition. com. See ad, page 31.

Wellbridges, 9200 Bonita Beach Rd., Ste. 213, Bonita Springs. 239231-8354, Wellbridges.com. See ad, page 39.

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community spotlight

Liz Black

Liz Black

The Gratification of a Long and Successful Career

by Linda Sechrist

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rior to training to become a licensed massage therapist, Liz Black, who practices at Organic Skincare and Bodyworx, in North Naples, suffered the results of spending long hours on her feet working in a retail business.

Chronic back pain and chronic fatigue syndrome proved to be the nudge she needed to move in the direction of a teenage dream.

“Throughout the years, my interest in natural health and massage therapy never waned. A health food nut since I was a teenager, I’ve been interested in healthy lifestyles and talking

about the importance of eating organic and the evils of Teflon long before either became the subjects of mainstream media headlines, documentaries, Instagram posts and blogs. More introverted than extroverted, I’m not the activist type, preferring that my lifestyle speaks for itself and perhaps inspires activism in others. When the Florida Academy in Fort Myers opened in 1993, I was enthusiastic enrollee,” she says.

“In my 27 years of practice, I’ve strategically pursued my continuing education by studying cranial sacral, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, and many of the other modalities, including deep tissue massage and lymphatic drainage, in which there now seems to be a growing interest. At Organic Skincare & Bodyworx, I offer a two-hour lymphatic drainage session which I combine with other techniques when needed.

It’s really depends on what the client’s body needs,” says Black, whose personal gratification comes from helping people feel better. “Sometimes with headache issues, it may take a series of several consecutive treatments as we make a little more progress each time.”

Several days a week, Black’s appointments scheduled at Organic Skincare & Bodyworx also provide gratification. Offering her independent services to support Jayne Koedding’s passion for natural and organic cosmetics is a no-brainer. “I’ve been using natural cosmetics and shampoos for years, and I know what a difference it can make to eliminate toxic personal care products,” she says.

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Giving Thanks for a Healthy Feast How to Lighten Up Thanksgiving Fare

by April Thompson

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ue to travel restrictions, tighter budgets and concern for family members that may be older or have underlying health conditions, Thanksgiving might be a smaller affair this year, but that’s no reason to give up on having a scrumptious, celebratory meal. With a little creativity and lots of flavor, our treasured American holiday need not suffer. Giant turkeys may not grace as many tables as usual, so it’s the perfect time to up the side-dish game, embracing healthier options and taking full advantage of an abundant supply of delicious, in-season produce.

To right-size the Thanksgiving spread for carnivores, “Get a Cornish hen or another small bird from a local poultry producer, or consider turkey parts like breasts or thighs, instead of cooking an entire big bird,” advises Steven Satterfield, co-owner and executive chef of the Miller Union restaurant, in Atlanta, and author of Root to Leaf: A Southern Chef Cooks Through the Seasons.

For sides that rate high in both nutrition and taste, the James Beard winner favors in-season veggies like brassicas and Asian greens. “Napa cabbage is great roasted, grilled or prepared raw as a salad. Brussels sprouts shaved on a mandolin and sautéed briefly with shallot and garlic, and dressed with apple cider vinegar and diced apple, is another nice option,” Satterfield says. One of his go-to dishes is a root vegetable salad with shaved celery root, walnuts, apples and dried cranberries with a simple dressing of olive oil and lemon.

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Sweet potatoes and pumpkin offer a nutritional edge over white potatoes, giving them top billing at Satterfield’s holiday table. He suggests simplifying the traditional sweet potato casserole by first parboiling, straining, peeling and cutting the potatoes into thick chunks, and then baking with lemon juice, nutmeg and water. “The sweet potatoes will caramelize and form a natural syrup. It has a bright and refreshing flavor without adding the usual butter, marshmallows and sugar,” he explains.

According to Satterfield, many nutritious bitter greens are plentiful this time of year, including chicory, radicchio, frisée and endive. “Last Thanksgiving, I made a chicory salad with dates, pecans, shaved parmesan and persimmon with a sherry vinaigrette with olive oil and shallots. The sweetness of the fruit balances nicely with the bitter greens, which add fiber and help with digestion and the circulatory system.”

Thanksgiving offers a good opportunity to go meatless, according to Kim Campbell, vegan chef and author of The PlantPure Nation Cookbook. “There is a substitute for every animal product out there, so it’s not hard to make traditional recipes plant-based,” says the Durham, North Carolina, native.

Her recipe for a nutty or beanie loaf ramps up the flavor and health profiles by using fresh, rather than dried, herbs such as rosemary, thyme and sage, as well as natural binding agents like lentils, flax seeds or chia seeds mixed with water. “Guests will be amazed that whole foods can be so flavorful and satisfying,” she says. “Go the extra mile with quality ingredients for a special meal like this.”

Campbell encourages people to enjoy the abundance of fresh produce and learn how to cook in season. Fruit-based desserts can be a great way to showcase what’s in season and still keep guests light on their feet. “You don’t have to use crust or a lot of added sugar for something like an apple crisp or cobbler,” she says.

Annemarie Ahearn, founder of the Salt Water Farm cooking school, in Lincolnville, Maine, also suggests a healthful rethinking of traditional Thanksgiving dishes. “Instead of a green bean casserole, consider blanched green beans with almond and cranberry. Dried cranberries can go in a salad, rather than a sauce. You can have the same ingredients and keep the same focal point, but use less cream and dairy,” says the author of Full Moon Suppers at Salt Water Farm: Recipes from Land and Sea. Ahearn, who teaches a class on Thanksgiving cooking, encourages people to take a stroll after the main meal to let food settle before having dessert. She also suggests serving some dishes at room temperature to relieve the pressure of having everything arrive hot at the table. For those unable to be with extended family, Satterfield suggests trading recipes in advance, and then having a virtual Thanksgiving by sharing a visual image of how the meal turned out. “You can even send leftovers if you’re in the same vicinity,” he says.

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

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Place the sauce ingredients into a high-powered blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Set aside. In a large fry pan over medium-high heat, sauté the mushrooms using small amounts of white wine to prevent the mushrooms from sticking. Cook for 6-8 minutes or until tender.

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Preventing Type 2 Diabetes Natural Lifestyle Choices to Curb the Disease

by Marlaina Donato

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ix decades ago, only one American in 100 had diabetes.

Today, it’s almost one in 10, including rising numbers of youth and one in four people older than 65. More than 90 percent of the cases are Type 2, once known as adult-onset diabetes, which is linked to diet, obesity, inactivity, environmental toxins, heredity and other factors. It can wreak havoc throughout the body—attacking blood vessels, eyes, nerves and organs—and make COVID-19 harder to combat.

The good news is that scientists have identified lifestyle strategies that lower the risk and harm of diabetes. “Type 2 diabetes is a condition, not a disease. It exists in a particular environment; when you change the environment, you can change the condition,” says San Francisco-based Nicki Steinberger, Ph.D., author of Wave Goodbye to Type 2 Diabetes. That’s important news for the one in three Americans—about 88 million people—that have prediabetes, 84 percent of whom are not aware of the fact, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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endocrine and digestive systems, which produces insulin to help make and store energy from sugars, as well as enzymes to break down proteins, fats and carbohydrates. While Type 1 diabetes, a genetic autoimmune disease, negates the body’s ability to produce insulin, Type 2 results from an insufficient or improper use of insulin.

Type 2 diabetes can be triggered by metabolic syndrome, a condition marked by high blood pressure, a large waist circumference and high triglycerides. Insulin resistance—the body’s improper use of insulin—can also be a sneaky forerunner to the disease, often manifesting as excessive abdominal fat, fatigue and frequent infections years before hyperglycemia—too much sugar in the blood—becomes evident.

“Diet and lifestyle play a tremendous role,” says Lauren Bongiorno, a virtual diabetes health coach and creator of The Diabetic Health Journal. “Increasing insulin sensitivity is a multi-prong approach, most notably influenced by improving circadian rhythm, reducing stress, eating lower glycemic carbs, reducing animal fats and increasing activity.”

The American Diabetes Association cites excess weight and lack of exercise as significant risk factors in the development of Type 2 diabetes, while recent studies also point to impacts from toxic air, chemicals and mercury exposure. Research published in 2018 in Environmental Science and Pollution Research International reveals a correlation between exposure to phthalates found in plastics and the incidence of new-onset Type 1 diabetes in children, suggesting that the loss of beta cells from phthalate exposure leads to a compromised insulin response.

“Plastics containing BPA can mimic estrogen (xenoestrogens) and can contribute to insulin resistance, insulin over-secretion, beta cell exhaustion and the development and progression of Type 2 diabetes,” says registered dietician and nutritionist Brenda Davis, the Alberta, Canada, author of The Kick Diabetes Cookbook and Kick Diabetes Essentials.

An earlier Indiana University study published in Diabetes Care showed young-adult exposure to mercury can raise the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes later in life by 65 percent.

Davis adds, “Heavy metals, such as mercury and arsenic, have been linked to impaired insulin secretion and decreased insulin sensitivity.” Choosing organic produce and fish that contain lower levels of mercury, such as salmon, shrimp and catfish, is advised.

listic health advocates identify all sweeteners, including “healthy” alternatives like honey and maple syrup, as sugars that harbor similar potential.

This mindset is harmonious with glycemic index recommendations, so avoiding any added sweeteners and opting for fresh, low-glycemic fruits like berries, citrus and apples, as well as eschewing pasta, white rice and bread, can go a long way toward

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Improving gut flora is vital in improving most health conditions, including Type 2 diabetes. “Microbes in the gut that have become toxic for a multitude of reasons create an inflammatory response.

This type of assault repeated over time increases the risk of fatty liver and compromised cells—conditions linked to a decrease in insulin sensitivity,” says Steinberger.

Research published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism suggests that antibiotic use, especially narrow-spectrum ones, can contribute to diabetes. The side effects of certain medications like statins and other cholesterol-lowering drugs has been debated for decades, and 2019 research published in Diabetes Metabolism Research and Reviews concludes that statins can more than double the risk of Type 2 diabetes, especially for people taking them for two years or longer.

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The National Sleep Foundation considers sleep deprivation a significant diabetic risk factor and recommends that people take melatonin as a sleep aid and avoid working night shifts. It cites a study in which healthy adults that were restricted to four hours of sleep for just six nights exhibited a 40 percent reduction in their ability to break down glucose.

Although the role of dietary sugar in diabetes is debated by scientists, evidence shows a strong correlation between Type 2 diabetes and sugar, fructose and high-fructose corn syrup in the diet. A 2015 review of 21 studies published in The British Medical Journal found that regular intake of sugary beverages can lead to diabetic conditions even when obesity is not a factor. Many ho-

Nutrition Tips from Brenda Davis The foundation of the diet should be whole-plant foods—organic, whenever possible—deriving the vast majority of calories from vegetables, legumes, fruits, intact whole grains, nuts and seeds, which are rich in protective components, such as fiber, phytochemicals and antioxidants.

Eliminate or minimize inflammatory items, including fatty dairy products like cheese and ice cream, ultra-processed and fried foods, refined carbohydrates like sugar and white flour, alcohol and meat—especially red and processed varieties. Avoid all sugar-containing beverages.

Holistic Reminders from Lauren Bongiorno “All areas of our lives are linked together, and if one area is depleted, it’s going to impact your ability to thrive in the others. The 8 pillars of diabetes wellness within my practice are exercise, diet, sleep, stress, self-love, relationships, energy and diabetes management. For improved blood sugar management and sustainable habit changes, you must identify where you are least fulfilled and work to fill that gap.”

Inspiration from Nicki Steinberger “The area where we are most vulnerable, without a doubt, is our own toxic thoughts. Because our thoughts and beliefs trigger emotions which lead us to action and non-action, mindset is the first place to investigate to understand the results of our lives.”

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and onions. For someone taking insulin, it’s important to introduce herbs slowly and be sure to take them with meals, monitor blood glucose levels closely and keep their physician informed of herbal protocols and follow their physician’s recommendations.”

Improving diet choices can be highly rewarding and fun, too. “Not only does eating well not have to be tortuous, it can be enjoyable, inspiring and creative,” says Steinberger. “It helps to keep it simple by using fresh, whole foods with basic herbs and spices.”

Vitamin D, magnesium, vitamin C, B complex and chromium are also valuable in managing Type 2 diabetes.

Polyphenols—antioxidants found in tea and unsweetened cacao nibs—also pack a healthy punch. Alpha lipoic acid, found in broccoli, spinach and fish oil, can help to reduce inflammation. Berries, kale and other nutrient-packed greens, nuts, sweet potatoes and beans promote sugar balance and are versatile for delicious, healthy meals.

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Insulin-supporting medicinal herbs offer many benefits for Type 2 diabetics. Aloe vera, bilberry, cinnamon, goldenseal, bitter melon, milk thistle, fenugreek, fennel and gymnema sylvestre, among others, have been found to aid in the utilization and production of insulin. Tulsi, also known as holy basil, is a heavy hitter for reducing blood glucose and buffering the kidneys and liver from the metabolic side effects of high blood sugar. Herbs that support the liver, such as milk thistle, dandelion and artichoke, are other noteworthy plant medicines, especially when blood sugar fluctuates from high to low.

Renata Atkinson, a clinical herbalist in Greenbelt, Maryland, says of blood tests, “Clinical trials have shown that many of these herbs can have a significant effect on the clinical markers for diabetes and prediabetes in fasting blood glucose, postprandial glucose and HbA1C, or glycosylated hemoglobin.” Animal and in vitro studies show that they impact blood sugar by slowing digestion and the absorption of carbohydrates, thereby improving insulin sensitivity, increasing the release of insulin and modulating the metabolism of glucose in the liver. Some of Atkinson’s favorite plant allies are hawthorn, hibiscus and tilia for their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, as well as lipid, glucose and vascular support.

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Whole-Body Healing

Holistic bodywork modalities such as acupuncture also support diabetic health.

In 2019, Iranian researchers reported in the journal Hospital Practices and Research that biofeedback training lowered glucose levels and improved the quality of life for diabetic patients. “The biggest mistake I see people with diabetes make is to view the mental piece as not as important as the physical,” says Bongiorno.

Linking all the vital threads in the complex web of Type 2 diabetes, she adds, “I would say to start with the basics—plant-based foods, exercise, stress management and better sleep. When you have a solid base, your body will be less susceptible to the other factors.”

Thriving is possible through commitment and wise choices. As Davis says, “There is strong and consistent evidence that many people who are motivated to reverse Type 2 diabetes can succeed in this task.”

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Appreciation in Motion

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“When we’re appreciating ourselves, we open the floodgates to joyful movement and freedom,” says personal trainer Katie Hunt, in Milwaukee. “What if today were the last day I got to run? This question forces me to appreciate every little thing my body can do and minimizes the focus on what I dislike doing. Suddenly, running feels like a gift instead of a task.”

During pandemic restrictions, a socially distant power walk with a friend can get the blood moving and shift perspective. “Something about feeling my heart pounding, a cool breeze after I first break a sweat and the ability to share authentically with a close friend at the same time reminds me of both my powerful mind and miraculous body. How can I not be grateful?” asks Andrea Stern, owner of the Satori Yoga Studio, in San Francisco.

Her thankful intention is carried into each yoga session. “I encourage students to bring a sense of gratitude to the mat with them. Before the class begins, I ask folks to connect with the present moment and to check in with themselves.”

Body Gratitude Being Thankful Empowers Our Workouts

by Marlaina Donato

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xercise is crucial to preventing and managing cardiovascular disease, diabetes, depression and many other health conditions, but staying motivated to maintain a routine can sometimes be challenging, even for fitness devotees. Cultivating an appreciation for the way our bodies carry us through life can turn what may have seemed like a humdrum workout into something special. Research shows that a gratitude practice fosters patience, encourages self-care and nourishes self-discipline, especially when there is temptation to reach for another slice of pie.

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Motivation Through Affirmation Using daily affirmations—simple sentences written or spoken aloud—is a wonderful way to infuse exercise time with positivity. Leaning into a challenging asana or doing one more lap in the pool with self-affirming intention can snuff out self-criticism. “Moving your body is not a competition. You don’t have to prove yourself or your ability to anyone. Practice feeling grateful for how your body can move, starting with your heartbeat and breath,” says Sofia Angelina Marcus-Myers, an intuitive energy worker and portrait photographer in Portland, Oregon. Healing self-portraiture and dedication to daily affirmations propel Marcus-Myers through chronic pain and help her to see the body as a sacred vehicle. “Affirming your body is a practice, and sometimes it will feel awkward, absurd or tedious. Do it until you feel more comfortable affirming

yourself, and then keep doing it.”

Calling a truce with body imperfections can help us feel more comfortable in our skins, something that can go a long way. For Hunt, shifting perspective inward is key. “What if we all stop and imagine being on a desert island? What would your perfect workout, body and life be like if there were no outside influences?”

Pain and Compassion Living with discomfort makes exercising challenging, but learning to respect the body’s rhythms and limitations can be beautifully empowering. “I love the quote, ‘Unless your compassion begins with yourself, it is incomplete,’” says Stern. “Taking a class together (even virtually) gives us a sense of being in this together. When we breathe, stretch and grow together through our practice, it helps us to appreciate where we are on any given day.”

For Loolwa Khazzoom, a Seattlebased author and musician, it’s all about surrender. “Don’t fight your pain; dance with it—literally and figuratively. Dance from your bed. Dance in your head.

Dance wherever and however it’s comfortable.” As the founder of Dancing with Pain, a wellness company that teaches a natural approach to pain relief through movement, Khazzoom says, “Our consciousness naturally goes to the places in pain and overlooks the places that feel good. Those places are quite literally our pathways to wellness.”

She recommends focusing on painfree areas of the body with the joy, power, harmony and other sensations that come from moving to enjoyable music, noting, “As we inhabit those places with our entire beings, there is less and less room for the pain, to the point that it may vanish altogether.”

Marcus-Myers brings the message home with, “It isn’t your body’s purpose to be anyone’s ideal. Your body is an incredible living thing, worthy of love and gratitude.”

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Mindful Parenting The Conscious Path to Raising a Child

by Ronica O’Hara

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o Bannerman, a Tucson nutritionist, was making homemade cookies with her toddler. “Or rather, making a mess while stirring cookies,” she recalls. “Something in me snapped. I wanted to take control, kick her out of the kitchen and do everything the ‘right’ way.”

As Bannerman took a deep breath, a memory arose. “As a child, I was only allowed to count scoops of flour or teaspoons of vanilla. I was never allowed to fully, actively participate in the kitchen. Everything had to be perfect, and I was not ‘good enough’ to make it so. I felt this in my core. Was I passing this on to my daughter?” Bannerman recalls that, after taking a moment to reset, she and her daughter “happily made a mess, a memory and 30

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a foundation for a brighter future together.”

Bannerman, who blogs at NourishingFamilies.org, was practicing an increasingly popular approach in raising children known as either conscious, mindful, soulful, awake or peaceful parenting. Instead of focusing on shaping a child’s behavior through rules and discipline, which can bring up contentious issues of fear, ego and control, the focus is on connecting deeply with a child through love, authenticity and acceptance of the child’s innate nature.

“It’s crucial we realize that we aren’t raising a ‘mini-me’, but a spirit, throbbing with its own signature,” says psychologist Shefali Tsabary, Ph.D., author of The Conscious Parent: Transforming Ourselves, Empowering Our Children. “Children aren’t ours to possess or own in any way. When we know this in the depths of our soul, we tailor their raising to their needs rather than molding them to fit our needs.”

The transformation starts with—and hinges upon—parents understanding themselves deeply and realizing how their upbringing shapes their parenting actions. It’s not always easy, especially during housebound pandemic months. “Our children have the capacity to trigger us more than anyone else. So, when they exhibit childish behavior—which is, of course, part of their job description—it’s often hard for parents to stay calm,” says Laura Markham, Ph.D., a Brooklyn clinical psychologist and author of Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids.

“We see our child’s behavior (He hit her again!), and we draw a conclusion (He’s going to be a psychopath!) which triggers other conclusions (I’ve failed as a mother!).

This cascade of thoughts creates a runaway train of emotions—in this case, fear, dismay, guilt. We can’t bear those feelings.

The best defense is a good offense, so we lash out at our child in anger. The whole process takes all of two seconds, and later we wonder why we overreacted.”

The answer often lies in our past, Markham says. “Any issue that makes you feel like lashing out has roots in your own early years. We know this because we lose our ability to think clearly at those moments, and we start acting like children ourselves, throwing our own tantrums.”

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selves—whether through therapy, reading, journaling, meditation, mindfulness practices or simply facing head-on the hard knocks of life—the more open we are to forging a deep relationship with our children and the easier it is to calm ourselves in the moment of a trigger, psychologists say.

Correcting a child becomes then a matter of being a guide or coach, rather than a law enforcer. “Disciplining from a place of presence or awakened consciousness means having the willingness to pause, reflect, course-correct as needed in the moment, apologize, take ownership, ask for help and to drop history and reset as needed,” says Renée Peterson Trudeau, the Brevard, North Carolina, author of Nurturing the Soul of Your Family and The Mother’s Guide to Self-Renewal. “Most of all, practice self-compassion. You will make mistakes.

Forgive yourself and move on; this is beautiful modeling for your kids.”

Jessica Speer, a family-book author in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, lives that process. Raised in a home “where anger wasn’t managed well,” she had no tools to draw on when she got triggered by her toddler’s tantrums. It was, she says, “a wake-up call that I needed help.” Diving deeply into books, mindfulness and meditation helped her to understand herself better. “Fast forward 10 years, and I still meditate regularly,” she says. “Now, when my daughter experiences big emotions, I try to ground myself so I can be there by her side. This has been so healing for both of us.”

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ith 20 years of experience under his massage belt and a wide variety of certifications in modalities such as deep tissue massage and myofascial fascial release therapy for post-op joint replacements, sports injuries, motion and flexibility difficulties, back and neck problems, Anthony Hansen’s expertly trained hands have brought relief to more than 30,000 people of all ages, in addition to dogs and horses.

Also trained in CranioSacral Therapy, which can provide relief for headaches and migraines, pelvic and spinal issues, anxiety and depression, Hansen previously owned and operated Absolute Health Therapeutic Massage from 2000 to 2008 prior to assuming the same roles at Therapy on the Gulf.

Hansen is also a certified lymphedema therapist, treating

patients with cancer, lymphedema problems, toxicity, edema and post-cosmetic surgeries. The reiki master, qigong practitioner and Juice Plus distributor has been expanding Therapy on the Gulf since 2008. “To meet the demand, I have added two additional massage therapists, Candace Van Ree and Teresa Kennedy, who are knowledgeable with extensive experience, as well as certified in a wide variety of modalities and techniques,” advises the Naples resident.

Candace Van Ree’s client-oriented approach of one-onone conversations to assess expectations and ailments results in offering the client a range of several therapeutic options that meet specific needs. “If a client doesn’t know where to start, I can individualize a session with different therapies combined so they can pick which method suits,” says Van Ree, who has also been certified in many of the same modalities as Hansen, in addition to MPS Pain therapy, prenatal and postnatal massage, hot stone massage, meridian tapping, reflexology and Raindrop aromatherapy.

Upon graduating from the first medical massage class at the Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy in 2004, Teresa Kennedy entered an orthopedic certification program while working in a rehabilitation facility and in chiropractic. Eventually, the Naples resident added massage therapy instructor to her resume, teaching massage therapy courses that include deep tissue for orthopedic conditions.

Kennedy believes that continuing education is very important, continuing to study modalities such as myofascial release, microcurrent point stimulation, lymph drainage, CranioSacral Therapy, Neuromuscular and trigger point therapy. “I believe in a healing partnership with the client that encompasses mind, body and soul. Each of my sessions includes a variety of modalities, depending the client and constant assessments that provide feedback,” she notes.

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While it didn’t interfere with my breathing, it did eliminate the negative effects of others’ perfumes, colognes or lotions, which I don’t normally tolerate well. I felt that it was a support to my mask, increasing the efficiency exponentially,” says Thonon, who also uses the device in her retail space.

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offer this meditation that opens our hearts to gratitude and joy this holiday season.

Let yourself sit quietly and at ease. Allow your body to be relaxed and open, your breath natural, your heart easy. Begin the practice of gratitude by feeling how that, year after year, you have cared for your own life. Now let yourself begin to acknowledge all that has supported you in this care: With gratitude, I remember the people, animals, plants, insects, creatures of the sky and sea, air and water, fire and earth, all whose joyful exertion blesses my life every day.

With gratitude, I remember the care and labor of a thousand generations of elders and ancestors who came before me.

I offer my gratitude for the safety and well-being I have been given.

I offer my gratitude for the blessing of this Earth I have been given.

I offer my gratitude for the measure of health I have been given.

I offer my gratitude for the family and friends I have been given.

I offer my gratitude for the community I have been given.

I offer my gratitude for the teachings and lessons I have been given.

I offer my gratitude for the life I have been given.

Just as we are grateful for our blessings, so we can be grateful for the blessings of others.

Continue to breathe gently. Bring to mind someone you care about; someone it is easy to rejoice for. Picture them and feel the natural joy you have for their well-being, for their happiness and success. With each breath, offer them your grateful, heartfelt wishes: May you be joyful.

May your happiness increase.

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May you not be separated from great happiness.

May your good fortune and the causes for your joy and happiness increase.

Sense the sympathetic joy and caring in each phrase. When you feel some degree of natural gratitude for the happiness of this loved one, extend this practice to another person you care about. Recite the same simple phrases that express your heart’s intention.

Then, gradually open the meditation to include neutral people, difficult people and even enemies, until you extend sympathetic joy to all beings everywhere, young and old, near and far.

Practice dwelling in joy until the deliberate effort of practice drops away and the intentions of joy blend into the natural joy of your own wise heart.

Jack Kornfield is a bestselling author, Buddhist practitioner and a key teacher in introducing and spreading mindfulness practices in the West.

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Melanie Nickels Treating Hair Loss

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Melanie Adding extensions Nickor tightly braidels, owner of Raw ing the hair puts Hair Organic Salon, stress on the hair,” in North Naples, advises Nickels. begins noticing hair Other issues loss in a regular that can cause hair client, her first loss are medicainclination is to ask tions and viruses. the individual if “Any time an they have had their individual has a thyroid checked high fever, surgery by a physician. with anesthesia, “Hair loss is often the flu or any type Melanie Nickels a sign that thyroid of infection, there hormones may be out of balance. Both is hair loss. Sometimes there is a delayed hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism can reaction of several months. Thyroid and cause hair to fall out. In most cases, the heart medications are also hard on the hair will grow back once the thyroid disorhair,” clarifies Nickels. der is treated,” says Nickels.

While Nickels has long offered her While the loss of 75 to 100 strands clients treatments for hair loss, she wanted of hair a day is normal in the spring and something beyond only topical treatments. fall, there are a number of factors that She found what she was looking for at a contribute to excessive hair loss. “Generconference she attended. The hair and scalp ally, it’s a hormonal issue, illness-related, analysis using a specially designed magnior stress-related. The stress can be emofying microscope, known as a trichoscope,

allows her to recommend suitable treatments and products based on the analysis.

Nickels keeps the trichoscope before-andafter treatment photos so that she and the client can fully appreciate the difference.

“One of the innovative treatments I offer is the NouriTress Oxygen Scalp Therapy. This is the ultimate technology in scalp treatments to assist with hair growth, hair loss prevention and scalp conditions such as dandruff and flaking, excess sebum (oily), and sensitivity. The therapy system cleanses, moisturizes, deeply oxygenates the scalp and also promotes hair regrowth. It strengthens hair roots, improves scalp circulation, promotes follicle stimulation and reduces scalp inflammation. The process involves a 90-day program,” she advises.

Nickels is certified in tricology, the study of hair and scalp. The founder of Raw Hair Organics, Raw Curls, Rodz Grooming for Men and Raw Paws, Raw Hair Organics Skincare and RawganX, she is also the go to expert and leader in customized specialty curly cutting (Deva, Ouidad, Curlisto and Raw Curls), as well as board certified in organic hair color and precision haircuts.

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Continuing a practice that began in the Civil War, the conventional funeral typically involves embalming with toxic chemicals such as formaldehyde to preserve the body for viewing. Elaborate metal and varnished hardwood caskets are lowered into cement or steel burial vaults and entombed in memorial parks, where lawns are maintained with heavy machinery and liberal applications of herbicides and pesticides.

These materials are not just polluting the Earth, but depleting resources only to bury them forever. “You can build a replication of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco annually with all the metal placed in the ground. Why would we bury these materials that people could actually be using?” says Elizabeth Fournier, a licensed mortician in Portland, Oregon, and author of The Green Burial Guidebook.

In a true green burial, the body is put in repose in its natural state; refrigeration or dry ice replaces embalming fluids. Families may choose to bathe and dress their loved one’s body, wrap the body with a natural cotton shroud or place it in a casket made of sustainably grown and biodegradable materials including pine, bamboo, wicker or even cardboard.

The burial site has a more natural feel, with indigenous plants, meadows and soil untouched by chemicals. The grave is dug and refilled by hand, while family and friends use ropes to lower their loved one directly into the earth. “You’re going back to nature.

Your body will decompose and in turn it can nourish the environment. New life will come from your death,” says Ed Bixby, owner of Steelmantown Cemetery Companies and president of the Green Burial Council, which certifies eco-friendly cemeteries and funeral services.

Natural burial sites are public recreational havens where people can hike, birdwatch, cross-country ski or camp. These beautiful cemeteries are full of life and regeneration.

“The neat part is that they’re using their income stream for open-space preservation— buying property, using it for burial purposes and dedicating that land so that it will always be open and green,” says Robert Prout, a third-generation funeral director in Verona, New Jersey. Every state has at least one natural burial site. There are hundreds nationwide, and

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11 of them are legal preservation grounds, owned and managed by conservation or state agencies.

As people learn more about green burials and request them, traditional cemeteries are setting aside areas for these alternatives.

Bixby is encouraged by the hybrid models. “It’s helping change the direction of the funeral industry. We’re empowering and educating families. That’s how we’re going to grow this movement,” he says.

A green burial will usually cost less than the conventional one.

“The environment is suffering, and people’s wallets are suffering,” says Fournier. “People are realizing that you don’t have to spend a lot of money after someone has passed away to show your love.” In some towns, backyard burials are an option, too.

From an emotional and spiritual perspective, there’s a lot to be said for a green burial. “It’s been so clinical for so long, where you wear your black suit. You sit on the sideline. The gravedigger and undertaker do everything. You’re sort of a spectator,” says Fournier.

“By being a part of the process, there’s a greater sense of acceptance. You can see a lot of the pain and grief wash away,” says Bixby. “It allows us to not only care for our dead, but also not be so afraid of our common denominator. We’re all going to die. It shouldn’t be a scary, disconnected experience.”

Overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, a burial at sea is yet another green option in which the body decomposes naturally on the ocean floor. To find a state-by-state list of natural burial sites, visit GreenBurialCouncil.com.

Sandra Yeyati, J.D., is a professional writer living in Naples, Florida.

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A controversial new type of cremation that is legal in only a handful of states—alkaline hydrolysis—offers an even more ecofriendly option. A low-heat water and lye bath slowly dissolves the flesh and neutralizes toxins, leaving only the bones, which are then processed to create ash-like remains. Time will tell if this method is widely adopted.

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Why is a deeper understanding of the foundational laws of creation so important now?

What people really need to understand about the laws of attraction and manifestation, which are foundational laws of creation, is that humans have been manifesting the reality they’ve been living in for a very, very long time. Connected by the laws of entanglement, whatever we are giving life to, whatever we are thinking, speaking and breathing out is creating the current that is manifesting the storm we are currently living. We are co-creators of this reality, and it is time to move beyond the kindergarten-level of the law of attraction and take conscious responsibility for what we are actively creating, whether we intend it or not, because we are creating and putting things into motion all the time.

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we step into, moment-by-moment. According to the law of motion, this is going to stay in motion until it meets with an equal or greater force. That force is us. We need to stand in the path of the energy we have created and actively stop its movement. We need to transform the energetic pattern of it and shift it in another direction.

What is colonization?

It’s difficult to talk about colonization in sound bites because it’s a complex subject.

With regard to history, colonization was about taking over lands occupied by an indigenous population. The romanticized myth of colonization, the settling of the Americas, was unsettling. The language surrounding colonization makes it sound as if it was a wonderful thing, when it was actually disruptive, destructive and filled with violence and domination.

Moving into and taking over an already occupied area to gain and maintain control over resources is an act of conquest and domination. We are not living in a

post-colonial era. Colonization, like capitalism, reaches what appears to be an end point, and then it turns around and begins cannibalizing itself. For example, we’re seeing colonization of the commons— companies taking control of the majority of the Earth’s drinking and potable water and making a statement that human beings don’t have a right to that water. Water should be part of the commons and available to everyone equally.

Cannibalization by ongoing colonization is also happening to our air through the Paris Agreement. Trading for shares of clean air through a carbon credit program is the greatest smoke-and-mirrors scam of our time. We are in the midst of the “Dance of the Cannibal Giant” with colonization and capitalism as key players.

What is the Dance of the Cannibal Giant?

It’s an indigenous extinction story for the human species. There are a number of them relevant to the times we are living in. In the Wabanaki tradition, Giwakwa, the cannibal giant, lives deep in the forest and only awakens to the Earth mother’s distressed cry. This lets Giwakwa know that humans are consuming faster than she can produce and harming her faster than she can heal.

Awakened, Giwakwa plays music on his flute that dances people into frenzied, mindless, faster and faster consumption until they consume themselves off the planet, giving Mother Earth the opportunity to heal and renew. These indigenous extinction stories are active now across the globe.

The only way to put the cannibal giant back to sleep is for us to wake up fully to the fact that the Earth is being damaged at a rate far greater than she can heal herself, and that there are many species on the verge of extinction. We are one of them. People must be incredibly discerning now. They must get grounded in their center to listen and heed the direction of their inner compass that will guide them in a right direction.

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Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings.

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Virtual Reiki Share by Zoom – 6:30-8pm. 1st Tue. Begins with group guided meditation and moves to distance reiki in private chat rooms. Join online a few minutes before 6:30pm. Free. Visit Lotus Blossom Clinic on Facebook. Register: Pattie@ pcarney.net.

Sacred Oil Course – Nov 13-15. With Dolores Gozzi, of Wisdom of the Sacred. Participants will learn about nine carrier and 12 essential oils; how to blend them energetically to create anointing oils for themselves and clients; the history of the myrrhphores with meditations; the theory and practice of aromatherapy; how to conduct an herbal infusion and activate into the sisterhood; and more. $297 by Nov 1; $350/after. Goddess I AM, 600 Goodlette Rd N, Ste 103, Naples. Info/register: 228-6949 or GoddessIAM.com.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Make Sleep Your Superpower! Transform Your Life One Night At A Time – 7-8pm. This one powerful shift will improve your health, relationships and lessen stress. Free. Zoom link info: Yvette@ EscapeHatch2wellness.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Letting Go: The Divine Process – Noon-2:30pm.

With Melissa Davidson. A class to benefit body, mind and spirit and to learn to let go of what is not positively serving your journey/unconditional forgiveness. $125. Goddess I AM, 600 Goodlette Rd N, Naples. 228-6949. GoddessIAM.com.

Breathing for Increasing Calm and Health – 1-2:15pm.With Kandy Love. Also Nov 14 & 21. This is a live, three-part course on the benefits of yoga breathing practices (pranayama), designed to enable you to begin or refine a home practice.

Included are breath awareness practices and five yoga breathing techniques. Bring your own yoga props and mat, 2-3 blankets and strap. Clean props will be available. $55/3 classes. Lotus Blossom Clinic, 6710 Winkler Rd, Ste 2-3, Ft Myers. Register/info: 851-8815.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Light Code Activations – 9-10:30am. Join for channeled energy, activations and messages. These activations can be shortcuts to ease and grace, healing and prosperity. $22. Goddess I AM, 600 Goodlette Rd N, Naples. 228-6949. GoddessIAM.com.

Spoonful Experiences Outdoor Health Faire – 11am-4pm. (Rain date: Nov 15) Gather in person, socially careful, outside and in the largest room with

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variety of forms of healing modalities to ease the challenges of 2020 and offer a respite as the holiday season begins. Info: Gwen Peterson, founder of Spiritual Communities Network: 595-1587.

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Live music, crystal bowls, massages, acupuncture, yoga, qigong, Emotional Freedom Technique, Theta Healing, deep soul imagery, energy medicine, animal communications, art table and more. Masks in treatment areas. $10/adults, $5/kids. Raffle ticket and Dr. David’s homemade kombucha sample included. Lotus Blossom Clinic, 6710 Winkler Rd, Ste 2-3, Ft Myers. 277-1399. Info/updates: LotusBlossomClinic.com. See news brief, page 12.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9 Process Acupressure 1A: Foundations – 8:30am4pm. Four-day course. Process acupressure is a simple, yet profound, holistic method that combines traditional acupressure (fully clothed) with a process approach to consciousness. Learn tools that give you confidence to use alone for self-help or easily given to another. It can also be combined with another body modality. Continuing education: 24 hours NCBTMB; AHNA. Full tuition: $645 ($695 value). Info/schedule: aohMassage.com/project/ process-acupressure-1-foundations.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Spirit Con – 11am-7pm. Hosted by Spiritual Communities Network. This year’s theme is The Energy of Healing, held via Zoom on the hour. The public is invited for 30-minute sessions covering a

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Purely You Spa 10-Year Anniversary – 1-2:30pm.

Join for a special ceremony sponsored by the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce and other activities.

Owner Jennifer Alvarez Linguidi will make a presentation on new products and services, and attendees can tour the facility and meet staff members. The first 20 people that preregister will receive free chair massages at the event and a gift. Raffle prize with advance registration. Free admission. 3066 Tamiami Tr N, Naples. Info/register: 331-8266 or Appointments@ PurelyYouSpa.com or PurelyYouSpa.com. See ad on page 5 and news brief on page 11.

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, 228-6949. GoddessIAM.com.

Universe Within Crystal Bowl Meditation – 6-7pm. Bring your own mat, blanket and pillow to lay on as you gaze up at a planetary star show all in air-conditioned comfort while feeling the healing frequencies of crystal singing bowls. Led by Firefly Within Foundation. Free event; must register to maintain occupancy guidelines. Donations accepted. Our Yoga Place, 8002 Mediterranean Dr, Estero. 360-2730. OurYogaPlace.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14 Skin Repair Clinic Open House – 2-5pm. With Meredith Musick, LMT. Radiant holiday skin using

others. Dance, cry, howl, drum, meditate and more.

Bring something small and healthy to share. Suggested love offering: $30. Goddess I AM, 600 Goodlette Rd N, Naples. 228-6949. GoddessIAM.com.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Make Sleep Your Superpower! Transform Your Life One Night At A Time – 7-8pm. This one powerful shift will improve your health, relationships and lessen stress. Free. Zoom link info: Yvette@ EscapeHatch2wellness.com.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19 all-natural alpha hydroxy 30% glycolic peel. ($125/ month value). Reservations required to limit four per hour. T4SkinCare.com is the only company offering lifetime, monthly, cosmeceutical (strong) grade peels and amazing products for skin care. Info/ register/location: 269-8846. MeredithMusick.com.

SWFL Community Drum Circle – 6-8pm. Meets once a month (check Facebook for updates). Drummers of all nations and spectators are welcome to attend for community drumming, dancing, hulahooping and self-expression. Family friendly. BYO chair. Handicap access. Free. Meet at the Sunrise Terrace at Baker Park, 295 Riverside Cir, Naples.

Facebook group: SWFL Community Drum Circle.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15 New Moon Circle – 6-8pm. Sacred new moon gathering to support, listen, love, laugh and heal with

The Medicine and Messages in Food: Pregnancies – 6:30-8pm. Join medicinal food consultants Deb Martin and Vickie Gelardi to discuss foods and herbs often used for healthy pregnancy. Fun meetup style Zoom event explores the topic via tasty recipes. Plus utilize the Food Healing Oracle Deck. $20. Lotus Blossom Clinic, LLC, 6710 Winkler Rd, Ste 2-3, Ft Myers. 277-1399. Registration required: LotusBlossomClinic.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21 Psychic Fair – 11am-4pm. Mini-readings with some of Naples’ most experienced psychics and healers. Services include: mediumship, tarot, reiki, angel, past-life, chakra balancing, intuitive, body scanning, oracle and more. $30/20 minutes. Goddess I AM, 600 Goodlette Rd N, Naples. 228-6949.

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Food as Medicine Class – 1:30-4:30pm. Join Dr. David Martín, Deb Martín, and Vickie Gelardi for

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daily Recorded Phone Readings – 10am. Phone sessions to connect with a seasoned, professional, spiritual advisor to help you navigate through personal challenges. $40-$95. The Mystical Moon, 8890 Salrose Ln, Ste 107, Ft Myers. TheMysticalMoon.com.

tuesday 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 help create radiant health.

Social distancing, limited space, fabulous information, great energy. $35. Lotus Blossom Clinic, 6710 Winkler Rd, Ste 2-3, Ft Myers. Register/prepay: 277-1399.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22 Skin Repair Clinic Open House – 2-5pm. With Meredith Musick, LMT. Radiant holiday skin using all-natural alpha hydroxy 30% glycolic peel. ($125/month value). Reservations required to limit four per hour. T4SkinCare.com is the only company offering lifetime, monthly, cosmeceutical (strong) grade peels and amazing products for skin care. Info/register/location: 269-8846.

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28 Intuitive and Energy Healing Support – 2-3:30pm. Join Holistic Chamber of Commerce Fort Myers and Cape Coral Chapter members to explore the varied modalities of intuitive and energy healing support. Moderated by Deb Martin, director of Community Education and co-owner of Lotus Blossom Clinic. This panel is virtual, online and held live on both Fort Myers - Holistic Chamber of Commerce Facebook page and Youtube page: Bit.ly/2B0kG7c. All members in attendance will receive entry in the annual giveaway from Holistic Radiance Day Spa, a $500 spa experience package.

Free. Facebook.com/events/580699749513713.

Tai Chi – 11am-noon. With Hector. In studio only.

Love Yoga Center, 4949 Tamiami Tr N, Naples.

Preregistration required: 692-9747. LoveYogaCenter.com.

Heal Relationship Triggers with EFT – Thru Dec 15. 1-2:30pm. In-person social distancing group sessions with Jenny Li Ciccone. Learn to deal with adulthood relationship triggers which are conditioned in childhood and have impacted your overall wellness and blocked your daily life/work efficiency. $100/4 sessions or $30/walk-in. Register: 851-5415, Jenny.Ciccone@joyfuljourneycoaching. net. Info: 277-1399. LotusBlossomClinic.com.

Santini Plaza, 7205 Estero Blvd. 239-437-5141 or ThePathOfBeing.com.

Virtual Mixed Level Flow – 6:30-7:30pm. With Jackie. Love Yoga Center, 4949 Tamiami Tr N, Naples. Preregistration required: 692-9747.

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Put Your Dream to the Test: Master Mind Group – Thru Nov 17. 6:30-7:30pm. What Do You Need to Make Your Dreams Come True? In this 10-week Zoom Master Mind Group, Jeanne Comeau coaches you from Dr. John C. Maxwell’s Put Your Dream to the Test program. Participant guides will be provided. $99. Lotus Blossom Clinic, LLC, 6710 Winkler Rd, Ste 2-3, Ft Myers. Register: 277-1399.

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Crystal Bowls 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. Social distancing and face masks required. $15. Lotus Blossom Clinic, LLC, 6710 Winkler Rd, Ste 2-3, Ft Myers. 2771399. Preregister: JennyLotusBlossom@gmail. com. Thanksgiving night info: LotusBlossomClinic. com/events-2/

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Virtual Chi Yoga – 4-5pm. With Sue. Love Yoga Center, 4949 Tamiami Tr N, Naples. Preregistration required: 692-9747. LoveYogaCenter.com.

The Path of Being Gifts & Books – Thru Apr. 8am1pm. Find lovely items such as crystals, candles, bath bombs, bath salts and gift ideas. Beach Baptist Church, 130 Connecticut St, Ft Myers Bch. 239-4375141 or ThePathOfBeing.com.

thursday The Path of Being Gifts & Books – Thru Apr. 8am-1pm. Find lovely items such as crystals, candles, bath bombs, bath salts and gift ideas.

Virtual Yoga with Love and Mat – 9-10:15am.

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

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

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LOTUS BLOSSOM CLINIC

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

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PHYLLIS C. WEBER, AP

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

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.

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PAULA TERRY, LMT

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

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THERAPY ON THE GULF

Anthony F. Hansen, LMT, MFR, CST, ML,D/CDP 824 Anchor Rode Dr, Naples 34103 239-262-8722 Tony is celebrating his 20th year as a therapist. He practices myofascial release, cranial sacral therapy and is a certified lymphedema therapist.

Free infra-red sauna. MA32797 MM21480. Receive $20 off by mentioning the ad on page 14.

STUART WRIGHT, ND

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

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

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

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

COLON THERAPY RB INSTITUTE, INC.

C. Robyn Berry, LMT, CRR, CCT, CLDT 13550 Reflections Pkwy, 5-502 & 5-503, Ft Myers • 239-939-4646 • RobynBerry.com Since 1994, gravity-enclosed UV/ Oxygen/Ozone sterilized medicalgrade water colonics, therapeutic, relaxing, chair, sports, prenatal massage, Craniosacral/SER, Heart Centered therapy, manual lymph drainage & XP2 System, visceral manipulation, HALO Photonic Blue-Violet Laser Botanical System, Asyra/Quest4 MSA Bio Meridian Stress Analysis, ear candling, Lakota YLEO Raindrop Therapy, Tuning Fork/Crystal/Bowls Therapy, reflexology, MPS, cupping, ozone steam cabinet and applied ozone therapies, infrared sauna, ionic foot detox by AMD, BEMER sessions, Power Plate, Hyperbaric Chamber, PER 2000 PEMF and notary. MM7376. See ad, page 23.

CUPPING BODYWELLNESS OF NAPLES, LLC Mary Lambrecht, LMT, FB, CCT 1000 9th St N, #203, Naples 34102 BodyWellnessOfNaples.com 239-595-2094 • MaryVSRT2@aol.com

Cupping aids lymphatic activation, toxin release, reduced muscle pain and scar tissue, increased oxygen flow in fascia and muscular tissue. Experience immediate fascial release and rehabilitation when enhanced with therapeutic massage. Private wellness center also offers specialized skin care and red light (medical-grade LED low-level laser) full-body therapy bed. Serving Naples since 2004. MA#40467, MM#23474, FB#9754375. Nationally Certified NCBTMB #398123-00, CCT (Certified Cupping Therapist, International Cupping Therapy Association).

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 39.

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Mark Corke, DDS 1550 Matthew Dr, Ft Myers 33907 239-936-5442 • FortMyersLaserDentist.com Dr. Corke enjoys working with holistic patients and practitioners on the journey to wellness. His practice “gets it” and is worth the trip to Fort Myers to experience his many services. From dental lasers to ozone he has many tools and a sympathetic ear. See ad, page 31.

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FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE NAPLES CENTER FOR FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

Carol L. Roberts, MD 800 Goodlette Rd, Ste 270, Naples 34102 239-649-7400 • HughesCenterNaples.com Carol L. Roberts, M.D. has practiced functional/integrative/holistic medicine for 25 years. She provides patients with testing to uncover causes of chronic illness, guidance in resolving health issues and education to assist the patient in her own healing. She is Medical Director at the Naples Center for Functional Medicine, formerly the Hughes Center. See ad, page 47.

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.

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9200 Bonita Beach Rd, Ste 213, Bonita Springs 239-481-5600 • 239-481-5603 fax DebPost.com Comprehensive, fully integrated health care individualized for adults and children. Chronic fatigue, male and female hormone imbalance. Digestive disorders, women’s health care, autism, ADHD and related issues. See ad, page 39.

HEALTHY DINING FOOD & THOUGHT ORGANIC FARM MARKET & CAFÉ

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

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

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

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

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

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

NATURAL & ORGANIC MARKET ADA’S NATURAL MARKET

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

1000s of gluten-free items. See ad, page 23.

NATURAL AND ORGANIC PRODUCTS ANATTA

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.

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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 37.

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

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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