Natural Awakenings Fort Myers/Naples- December 2022

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Miracles Everywhere A Season of Love

I wish I was one of those people that loves the arrival of the holidays, but that’s not always the case. Some years are merrier than others. This year with so many displaced from their homes and livelihoods from Hurricane Ian, it’s particularly difficult to get in a holiday spirit.

For me (and I suspect for many of us) the holidays have a way of revealing aspects of my life that I may not have been inclined to examine. A yuletide song on the radio can nudge me to question how well my life is going and how connected and loving I’m feeling, not only toward others, but also toward my innermost self.

One thing I’ve discovered is that each new holiday season offers fresh opportunities to experience the magic and loving connections I desire. My willingness to put up a Christmas tree has become a kind of emotional barometer. Experience has taught me that if I can get myself out to forage for that special tree, the other steps will follow. Then, as I drag out the boxes of baubles from years past and bedazzle this year’s evergreen, my heart opens.

I was blessed to have my daughter Alina here to help me decorate this year before heading back to her home in the Colorado mountains. It was heartwarming to reminisce together while hanging old Christmas ornaments that she and her brother made when they were young, along with other handmade creations handed down by grandparents and great-grand parents. I’ll miss her and others during this time of year, but cherish the special moments we spent together fussing over that magical tree.

I believe the holidays are filled with miracles, and that we simply have to focus our view to see them. Over the years, I’ve developed a practice that transforms holiday cheer to something deeper and more meaningful. In preparation for every gathering with friends and family I pay attention to how much I love and appreciate them and then express such thoughts openly. I practice feeling gratitude for my life whenever I can and look for fresh ways to bring ceremony and celebration to activities. I regularly remind myself to slow down, take a deep breath into my heart and radiate from this place of loving connection. Rather than hoping that others will create that magic, I take responsibility for creating it.

Whether you celebrate Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah or none of the above, may you find the gifts of this festive season everywhere you look and ring in a new year with clear intentions, expressing full gratitude for receiving them. Write them down, then go out and give what you wish to receive! We hope our offerings in this month’s special “Uplifting Humanity” edition provide you with inspiration and support on your journey.

Happy holidays and a bright New Year from all of us at Natural Awakenings,

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Support Local Businesses at CasaShanti Emporium

CasaShanti Emporium, in Fort Myers, has a unique and magical selection of hand-picked crystals, jewelry, metaphysical products, home décor, candles, herbs and clothing, and supports many local artists and entrepre neurs that display there.

Due to Hurricane Ian, “Shop ping is down as our community has higher expenses to replace lost household items, food and more from the storm. Local small businesses are the bread and butter of the local economy by keeping sales tax dollars in the state and local employment opportunities available to our com munity,” says owner Zachari VanDyne.

“When we shop small, we are supporting a dream, and when we send out that positive energy, that same energy and benefit flows back to us. At CasaShanti Emporium, have a cup of tea or bever age and some holiday treats on our porch, take a break from the hustle and bustle of the holidays, and enjoy a piece of peace.”

Location: 2052 Cottage St. For more information, call 239-2089872, email CasaShantiswfl@gmail.com, visit CasaShanti.us or Facebook.com/casashantiswfl for holiday season pop-up sales, discounts and surprises. See ad, page 16.

Organikos Skincare Offers Natural Facials, Healing Touch

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Cohen, founder and owner of Or ganikos Skincare, in Naples, provides Tanya’s Signature facial treatments that are customized to clients’ needs. The fully organic spa also offers a variety of Healing Touch services, including quantum touch and massage with facials, using techniques learned in Paris and Zurich.

“It’s no surprise to see more and more people switching to organic skin care prod ucts,” says Cohen, with more than 20 years of experience at five-star spas, including in Europe, Dubai, Africa and Japan. She is an expert esthetician, spa consultant and CIDESCO Swiss diplomate, recog nized as the highest accreditation in the spa industry for esthetics. She advises, “Your skin is your body’s largest outermost organ. Up to 60 percent of what you apply on your skin gets absorbed into your bloodstream, which gets circulated around your whole body.”

“Clients love our treatments and we often hear that our facial is the best they’ve ever had,” she says, adding that she discovered early in her career that the best way to create beautiful skin is to prevent problems by using natural and organic products.

Location: 800 Fifth Ave. S., Ste. 201, #14. For appointments and more information, call 713-572-7710, email Tanya@Organikos.us or visit Organikos.us. See ad, back cover.

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Shangri-La Springs Holiday Spirit Abounds

Shangri-La Springs, in Bonita Springs, offers organic garden tours, healthy lunches, special events and spa gift certificates make great holiday gifts. Walking tours led by Cecelia Morales around their fouracre garden with subtropical, tropical, annual and perennial crops are held from 10 to 11 a.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Brunch, featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients from their garden, along with locally sourced organic protein, is offered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Overnight stays can be booked in the Hellman or Bonita suites on the ground floor of the historic hotel. The onsite boutique offers nature-inspired gems, ornate jewelry, embroidered bags, scarves and more fine items created by local artists.

Jane Carroo leads Monday Yoga Nidra and Wednesday Journey Dance classes from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Joyful Yoga, with Tess Chiodo, is held from 11 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Vinyasa, with Kim Quan, takes place from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays.

Location: 27750 Old 41 Rd. To register for yoga and other classes, contact Carroo (847-776-8717, ThePeacefulPresence. com); Chiodo (239-898-7256, TessChiodo@gmail.com); and Quan (TheFlowBody@gmail.com). For more information, visit ShangriLaSprings.com.

Gain Spiritual Growth at House of Spirits

The House of Spirits Mystical Botanika, in Fort Myers, offers group and private classes, and special events such as meditation, healing and spiritual development. The shop also carries many spiritual art pieces, books, products and supplies.

“Spiritual growth is an inner process of removing obsolete ideas and habits, wrong concepts and erroneous beliefs and ideas about life,” says owner Shari Rippe-Arjona. “It is a process of widening the horizons of your consciousness and understanding some inner truths. It is not so much a process of growth as a process of widening your awareness, opening your mind and seeing life from a wider perspective. Though all religions speak about spirituality, this concept does not belong exclusively to any religion or tradition. You don’t need to belong to engage in the process of spiritual growth. In fact, the more free your mind is from any concepts, the easier it is to make progress. This process is beneficial for all people, religious or secular, people living an ordinary live and achievers in all areas of life. It benefits everyone.”

Location: 12995 S. Cleveland Ave., Ste. 108. For more information and class registration, call 239-362-0628, email HouseOfSpiritsShop@gmail.com or visit HouseOfSpiritsShop.com. See Resource Guide listing, page 46.

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Animal Readings to Enhance Their Care and Well-Being Soul

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Anne Merrill, who splits her time between coastal Maine and Naples, can perform readings for owners to learn their animals’ thoughts, feelings and ideas to facilitate improved care and well-being, recognize shifts in the household environment and teach us more about them. Sessions are conduct ed via telephone or Zoom; the animal does not need to be present and Merrill does not need a photo of them.

She studied with the renowned Danielle MacKinnon, spending extensive time developing and honing her intuition with animals and learning how to work with them at the soul level. “Much of animal communication is about listening,” says Merrill. “The animal is the leader. We have to listen to what the animal has to say. Knowing why they are acting in a certain way is very helpful. People love their animals. More people may have acquired animals during the pandemic; some have adopted them. When you adopt, you don’t always know their background. I can help with that.”

Cost is $100/50 minutes, $60/30 minutes. For more information or to book a reading session, email Anne@AnneMerrill-Intuitive.com or visit AnneMerrill-Intuitive.com. See ad, page 44.

our November edition, “Tools for Trauma” Caroline Hofmann’s name was misspelled and her phone number was incorrectly cited; it is 239-758-0986.

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Dr. Lina Sakr, an internal medicine specialist, has joined the team of physi cians at Naples Center for Functional Medicine. Sakr, who has nearly four decades of experience and is certified through the American Board of Inter nal Medicine, specializes in metabolic and nutritional medicine, anti-aging medicine and women’s health.

Sakr received her medical degree from the Damascus University School of Medicine, in Syria, and earned an American Board of Anti-Aging/Regenerative Medicine fellow ship in metabolic and nutritional medicine.

Location: 800 Goodlette Rd., Ste. 270. For more information or to make an appointment, call 239-649-7400 or visit Naplescfm.com See ad, page 47.

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Carl Bruckner, an expert myofascial therapist, certified hypnotist, tantra practitioner and hatha yoga and Chi Kung teacher, has joined practitioners Tony Hansen and Candace Van Ree, of Therapy on the Gulf, in Naples.

For a limited time, first-time clients of Bruckner will receive $10 off for their initial visit.

Bruckner, who was trained by John F. Barnes and attended the Mike Mandel Hypnosis Academy, has helped hundreds of clients realize pain relief and restoration of motion as well as reductions in

and other wellness improvements.

His other specialties include relationship and metamorphic intimacy coaching for women and shamanic breathwork. Originally from South Africa, he grew up in the UK before moving to the U.S. in 2000 and has been working in healing arts for more than 20 years.

Location: 824 Anchor Rode Dr. For appointments and more information, call 239-262-8722 or 408-731-0592 (Bruckner), or visit MyofascialRelease.com. See ad, page 10.

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Kids Are Not Getting Enough Sleep

The American Academy of Pediatrics has long recommended that children between the ages of 6 and 12 years obtain nine to 12 hours of sleep per night for optimal health, yet kids are regularly getting less than this recommended amount. In a recent study published in The Lancet, researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine investigated how insufficient sleep affects children’s behavioral problems, mental health, cognition, brain function and brain structure over a period of two years. They concluded that children that get less than nine hours of sleep per night have notable differences in brain regions that influence memory, intelligence and well-being compared to those that get more than nine hours. As kids’ schedules get busier and they spend more time in front of screens, their average sleep time has decreased. According to the researchers, such insufficiencies in early adolescence can lead to long-lasting neurocognitive consequences.

Under-Appreciating the Benefits of Solitude

Getting lost in our thoughts may improve problem solving, increase creativity, enhance imagination and provide a better sense of selfworth. But in the digital age, with immediate and satisfying input at a finger’s tap, it is possible to be “solitude deprived,” says Cal Newport, a computer science professor at Georgetown University and author of Digital Minimalism.

In a recent study in the Journal of Experimental Psychology, psychologists asked a group of more than 250 university students to sit and wait in a quiet room without doing anything. Researchers found that the students under-appreciated their enjoyment and engagement of “just thinking” and instead favored technology-driven distractions like internet news-checking. The results suggest an inherent difficulty in accurately assessing how engaging just thinking can be, and may explain why people prefer keeping themselves busy rather than taking a moment for reflection and imagination in their daily lives.

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Charging Electric Vehicles at Night Poses New Challenge

As electric vehicle (EV) owners learn how to install home chargers, find public charging stations and avoid range anxiety, the demand for power could burden the electric grid in western states at peak times by up to 25 percent if most charging is done at night, according to one Stanford University study. Unlike filling a car with gasoline, charging an electric car takes time. The fastest chargers on the market today can reach 80 percent in 20 to 30 minutes, but many are slower, taking between two and 22 hours to completion. Thus, around 80 percent of EV charging occurs overnight at home when the driver doesn’t need the car.

That charging pattern challenges the way electricity is generated and distributed. The largest need overall is in the evening from approximately 5 to 9 p.m. Photovoltaic panels produce energy during the middle of the day, so the highest electricity demand comes when solar is dormant.

“Once 30 or 40 percent of cars are EVs, it’s going to start significantly impacting what we do with the grid,” says Ram Rajagopal, a professor of civil and environmental engineering at Stanford University and one of the study’s authors. One solution is for more EV owners to shift to daytime charging at work or public charging stations.

Herbs for Trauma and Emotional Support

by Carmen Portner

In difficult times such as those experienced after a major natural disaster, herbs can offer significant support to help people move through the obstacles and challenges such as losing a home or financial security. The following medicinals have multiple benefits, but the focus is on their traditional uses for emotional support.

Albizia Bark and Flower (Albizia julibrissin): Called the “happiness herb”, the flowers are used for insomnia, mood swings and depression. The bark is specific for post-traumatic stress disorder. It can be taken in tincture or decoction. Contraindications: do not take the bark if pregnant or have bipolar disorder.

Rose Flower (Rosa damascena): This is used for emotional shock, grief, post-menopausal symptoms and anxiety. The tincture is difficult to find, but a good alternative is rose water or rose hydrosol. It can be used in cooking or sprayed in the air to inhale its properties and impart its comforting, sweet aroma.

Hawthorn Berry (Crataegus cuneata): This herb has special affinity for the heart. Used for heat with restlessness, irritability, anxiety and nervousness, a decoction or tincture is equally good. Contraindications: do not take if pregnant or have digestive weakness.

Lemon Balm Leaf (Melissa officinalis): This is used for nervousness, hysteria, restlessness, melancholy, depression and anxiety. This is a mild herb that is great for children and adults. Contraindications: do no take if pregnant, have hypothyroidism and experience excessive sweating.

When purchasing these as tea, be sure to add two tea bags per cup to obtain a medicinal dose. For tinctures, Herbalist-Alchemist.com offers two formulas that include most of these herbs: Grief Relief and Emotional Relief.

Carmen Portner, based in Naples, is a clinical herbalist and permaculture gardener. She serves the Southwest Florida community and works online serving the U.S. in English and Spanish. For more information, call 239-688-4585 or visit HolisticHarmonyLLC.com. See ad, page 10.

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Crystals and Gemstones Calm Anxious Minds

by Deborah Nelson

Days of living life under the chronic cycle of stress and uncertainty due to catastrophic damage to homes and property from Hurricane Ian makes it difficult to feel centered and peaceful. Stress is an inevitable part of life, but when it becomes chronic, may lead to debilitating anxiety, fear, worry or panic attacks.

Anxiety is one of many conditions that respond well to therapeutic gems. Turning to the natural, gently supportive remedy of healing crystals and gemstones can be a way to alleviate unsettling feelings, release stress and feel calmer. Crystals can be tucked into a pocket or purse, worn near the skin and placed around the home as a gentle reminder to care for ourselves on a deeper level. For example, effective relief of stress can come from holding or being near healing crystals while meditating or resting.

Today, voluminous texts exist on the subject of gemstones and crystals, as well as the best use of each one. Working with the healing power of crystals takes time and practice. The more time spent with crystals, the more peaceful, gentle, healing energy can be felt. Here are just a few of the crystals recommended.

n Amethyst provides clarity when feeling confused, alleviates anxiety and helps establish a sense of emotional control.

n Angelite provides gentle, calming and support, and aids in sort ing out confusion.

n Black tourmaline shields us from negative energy and electro magnetic pollution.

n Blue lace agate eases anxiety and calms nervous energy.

n Celestite helps in gaining understanding and promotes inner peace.

n Fluorite helps in letting go of grief and lessens the fear of change.

n Labradorite protects from irrational fears and helps in finding order in chaos.

n Lepidolite is calming and encourages patience and optimism.

n Rose quartz calms emotions; invites love and relieves frustration.

n Sodalite calms the mind and eases panic attacks.

Deborah Nelson is the owner of Silver Eagle Gallery, located at 850 Fifth Ave. S., in Naples. For more information, call 239-403-3033 or visit SilverEagleGallery.com. See ad, page 31.

Is Your Home Making You Sick?

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• Mold produces a by-product called MYCOTOXINS, a light-weight vapor molecule that easily travels through your HVAC, is easily inhaled and absorbed through your skin.

• It is well known that mold and MYCOTOXINS cause health issues.

• A water issue - even years earlier - could still be haunting your home.

Environmentally Speaking is intended to alert, inform and educate residents of Collier and Lee counties regarding educational events and threats that challenge our unique and delicate Southwest Florida ecosystem.

On December 8, at 6 p.m., join SWFL RESET Center for an important zoom RESET Conversation regarding the question on everyone’s mind: Post-Hurricane Ian, will we build a more sustainable future, or will we build back fast and worse?

As Southwest Florida rushes to get back to “normal” after the devastating effects of Hurricane Ian, many are justly asking if our old “normal” was good enough. Join Edwin “Win” Everham, Ph.D., from the Department of Ecology and Environmental Studies at FGCU, who will lead a discussion on steps we should be taking to rebuild, and what we should be doing right now to protect our environment and our communities from the ravages of increasingly dangerous climate disasters.

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Meet Maria Roca Fort Myers Resident

Work: Associate professor, integrated studies and director, Roots of Compassion and Kindness (ROCK) Center, Florida Gulf Coast University

Proudest achievement: Raising my daughter, Alissa. She is a beautiful young woman and a very talented opera singer.

Expectations for the future: Personally, to stay healthy as long as possible. Professionally, to help my students find the tools and strategies they will need to manage the very challenging and complex world they are entering into upon graduation.

Favorite websites: I can’t say that I have any websites that I visit regularly (except perhaps Google for searching information).

Local or global causes supported: The SWFL RESET Center; Paradox Opera, North Carolina; The Roots of Compassion and Kindness Center; GreenFaith International.

Favorite thing about Natural Awakenings: Information about healthy living, listings for local events that are contemplative in nature.

Most frequented healthy food restaurant: Viet Village, Fort Myers (lots of vegetarian and vegan options).

Where I pick up my copy of Natural Awakenings: Ada’s Market.

How I support my community: Serving on local boards, volunteering, donating to local charities.

Favorite Quote: “Do not wish to be anything but what you are, and try to be that perfectly.” ~ St. Francis de Sales

What I am doing to be the change I want to see in the world: Continuing to teach college students, serving on the SWFL RESET Center board, running the Roots of Compassion and Kindness Center.

inspiration A Feast of Light

by Marlaina Donato

Despite the whirlwind of our to-do and places-to-go lists, the wheel of the year turns once more, al lowing us to close another chapter of our lives with grace. If we take a breath, we might notice December’s invitation to kick off our shoes, curl up in our favorite chair and drop down into our heart space.

Whether we light scented candles for am bience, drink cocoa while sitting around a bonfire or continue time-honored spiritual customs, welcoming the light can ignite hope when we need it most. By cultivating the inner sun, that place deep within us that blazes with resilience and plenty, we not only fortify ourselves, but everyone around us. Throughout the year, many of us invest in making healthy choices, but neglect soul sustenance. Swapping trivial distractions for more face-to-face conversations, answer ing someone’s forgotten email or bringing a homemade pot of soup to a neighbor that is busy packing for a move creates a feast of light during all seasons.

“Thousands of candles can be lit from

a single candle,” wrote Gautama Buddha, and perhaps we would be astounded to see how far the smallest gesture can travel. Inviting a friend that has no fam ily to a holiday dinner or out for coffee, spending more quality time with a child or buying a gift card for the reception ist at the dental office begets a chain reaction of small joys. When we fill our bellies with everyday magic, slow down to finish a cup of tea, turn off the news and notice the crescent moon nestled in the twilight, we become more inclined to feel blessed.

A few worthy inspirations to pass along:

n Make it a spiritual offering to choose joy today

n Close the year by letting go of a grievance or an outdated belief

n Tell someone how they bring light into your life

n Share a favorite book that is inspiring

n Acquire a new source of light—a lantern or salt lamp—for your favorite room

n Leave an uplifting quote on a loved one’s voicemail

Marlaina Donato is an author, painter and composer. Connect at WildflowerLady.com.

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PICKLEBALL IS BOOMING

GET INTO A PICKLE FOR HOLIDAY FITNESS

by Jyl Steinback

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Forget the gherkins and dills this holiday season; there’s another pickle in town. This one offers a great way to get in shape, increase happiness and bond with family and friends. It’s pickleball: a simple-to-learn sport that requires less run ning than tennis and can be played both indoors and outdoors. Players use oversized ping pong-style paddles to hit a wiffle ball over a low net on a badminton-sized court.

The Economist , and other media, say pickleball is America’s fastest growing sport. While seniors are particularly drawn to it, it is also catching on with all ages. “The fast-paced games make it easier for kids to stay engaged, as well as socialize with their peers,” says Sarah Ans boury, director of pickleball at Palmetto Dunes, in South Carolina. “Many families do pickle ball events for holidays and reunions. Pickleball enables people of all ages to participate.”

According to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA), there are 4.8 million pickleball players in America, with 51 percent between 6 and 34 years of age. At the end of 2021, there were 9,524 pickleball courts across the U.S.

In 2020, Mecklenburg County, in the Charlotte, North Carolina, area, opened the eightcourt John Stevens Pickleball Center, the eighth facility in the county where citizens can play the game. Since 2014, the number of public and private courts in the same region has soared from two to more than 100.

The SFIA says growth is happening across the country, with participation spiking 40

percent during the pandemic. In Florida, St. Lucie County unveiled four new courts at its Lakewood Regional Park in September. Even bars are getting into the act, such as Dale Z’s, in Milwaukee, which christened its pickleball court in the same month.

Being a super athlete is not a prereq uisite for playing the game, according to Mac McCullough, a pickleballer in Scotts dale, Arizona. “I used to play other sports, but running and tennis got harder on my knees,” he says. “Pickleball has a lower net and a smaller court, so you aren’t running as much. Still, it gives you a good workout and it’s easier on your joints.”

A 2016 study published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise c onfirms that pickleball provides a good workout. According to the researchers, average heart rate and peak heart rate were higher during pickleball than when walking. Participants burned 40 percent more calories in 30 minutes of the sport than in 30 minutes of walking. Additionally, the study concludes, “Pickleball is more enjoyable than walking at a self-selected speed.”

Dr. Dennis Pena, a podiatrist from Phoenix, says the game has improved his hand-eye coordination. “The more I play pickleball, the better my balance, coordi nation and movement get,” he says. “It’s a good cardio workout, and I just feel better overall when I play regularly.”

A study from Western State Colorado University indicates that pickleball fosters many health benefits over a wide range of ages. The study followed 15 people between 40 to 85 that played for an hour three times per week. All participants showed im provement in cardio fitness, blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

Research has confirmed that exercise boosts endorphins, which reduces stress and improves overall sense of well-being. A 2018 study from a group of researchers in the U.S. and South Korea showed that pickleball can help stave off depression, too. It reported that although depression rates are increasing in the U.S., people involved in “serious leisure” such as pickleball are less prone to depression.

It’s not just older people that can benefit from the recreational activity. Teen obesity rates have skyrocketed nationwide, much of it due to a lack of exercise. Pickleball could help combat this. It is fun, easy to learn, boosts cardio fitness and can be played just about anywhere. Some colleges are now even offering pickleball scholarships.

Holly Fitzgerald, a physical therapist from Woburn, Massachusetts, gives this advice on how to get ready to play the game: Squats with body mass can help develop and stretch quadriceps and hamstrings, enabling the ability to compress leg muscles swiftly and consistently. This will help reduce gravitational pull to address the pickleball as it comes at us.

Large arm circles will stretch muscles and prepare them for the considerable movements that occur when striking a ball.

Exercises that develop the core, such as core twisting, are also beneficial.

Places2Play.org provides a search engine to help find a court anywhere in America. Pickleball is a great way to get family and friends together over the holidays and beyond. It is fun, helps nurture relationships and it is a lot healthier than grazing on holiday leftovers while scanning social media.

Jyl Steinback is the executive director of Shape Up US, creator of the Hip Hope Healthy Heart Program for Children, an author and a recipient of a Community Leadership Award from the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition. Reach her at Jyl@ShapeUpUS.org.

Good Vibrations

THE HEALING POWER OF SOUND

by Gayatri Bhaumik

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For centuries, humans have employed sound in an attempt to heal and cure. The ancient Greeks believed in the power of music, using flutes, lyres and zith ers to treat illness and vibrations to allevi ate mental disorders. Even today, military battalions play music to boost morale.

“Research shows that vibrations are the lan guage of the body,” says Kyle Godfrey-Ryan, the founder of TUNE, a New York-based tech system designed to recalibrate the nervous system with sounds. “When we work with sound, we’re working with vibra tions that can rebalance the nervous system and flood the body with endorphins.”

According to Susy Markoe Schieffelin, a healing practitioner at The Copper Vessel, in Los Angeles, “Sound vibrations work on a cellular level to recalibrate the body. Sound shifts vibrations in the body, both through entrainment—a process by which the vibrations of one object transform to match the higher vibration of another ob ject—and by stimulating electric signals in the brain that support healing frequencies.”

Studies suggest that sound vibrations can unlock energy blockages, release tension and create calm and focus. For this reason, sound healing is frequently prescribed to manage conditions like anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. Some practitioners also report anecdotal meta bolic improvements, from lower blood pressure and decreased cholesterol levels to improved sleep.

TUNE has worked with the National Institutes of Health and the Mayo Clinic to gain scientific backing for the brand’ s devices. “Our technology reduces stress by 54 percent in 15 minutes,” Godfrey-Ryan claims. “It also has a massive impact on

the circadian rhythm, so we’re able to prove better sleep quality, improved metabolism and reduced stress and anxiety.”

Sound healing can take many forms, and each type has spe cific applications. For example, Schieffelin explains, “Gongs and Tibetan bowls are very clearing and grounding, while crystal singing bowls feel more uplifting and elevating.” It is up to the individual to find a style that works for them and their intended results.

Singing Bowls

Originating in 12th-century Tibet, these metal bowls come in dif ferent sizes, each producing a specific sound vibration that is said to work on a particular part of the brain or body. Several-sized bowls often are used together to create a holistic healing approach. They can be placed directly on parts of the body to stimulate circulation and relax muscles. Singing bowls made of pure crystal quartz are popular for their pure sounds, and are believed to offer stress reduction, chakra balancing and mental clarity.

Gongs

Used in healing since about 4,000 B.C., gong baths, which combine different tones and melodies to fashion multifac eted vibrations, may positively influence the mind and body by stimulating the vagus nerve. Godfrey-Ryan advises, “Gongs are amazing for trauma release, but gong work is very heavy, so if you’ ve never played with sound before, this will be really intense.”

Vocal Toning

Numerous cultures— from ancient Egyptians to Tibetan throat singers— have their distinct forms of vocal toning. Hindu mantras can be especially powerful for some people because they harness the energy of specific words and intonations. Among practitioners, seven distinct tones have been linked to specific parts of the body. It is believed that these vibrations can balance the body’s cells and open energetic healing, leading to targeted benefits.

Tuning Forks

While musi cians use these devices to en sure that their instruments are set to the correct pitch, they also can be held next to specific parts of the body by individuals seeking heal ing vibrations, emotional balance and pain relief. “Tuning forks are fun because you can have a very strong somatic reaction within a few seconds—they’re very powerful,” notes Godfrey-Ryan.

Solfeggio Frequencies

Solfeggio fre quencies are musical tunes or sound pat terns designed to stimulate the brain by syncing brain waves to specific heal ing frequen cies. Each of the seven most popular solfeggio frequencies sets out to target a certain purpose, from improving relationships and awakening intuition to navigating change and letting go of fear.

Binaural Beats

Binaural beats are soundscapes that create a gap between different frequencies. For example, the tune might have a tone of 210 Hertz (Hz) in the left ear and 200 Hz in the right ear, producing an illu sory tone of 10 Hz, also known as a binaural beat. Brainwaves are thought to automatically align themselves with this auditory tone, which may be useful for improving focus and reducing stress.

Sound healing is finding a permanent place in modern wellness culture as more people experience its rewards. While there are myriad ways to use sound vibrations for healing purposes, it is up to each individual to find the style that resonates with them and achieves the improvements they seek. With regular practice, they may even find relief that is cumulative and long-lasting.

Gayatri Bhaumik is a professional writer and editor. For more information, visit GayatriBhaumik.com.

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Transforming Our World

WORKING TOGETHER FOR MEANINGFUL CHANGE

by Linda Sechrist

With all the chaos occurring in the world today, it is challenging to remain centered and not feel overwhelmed. Every shocking headline seems to pull the proverbial rug out from under us. Thought leader Laureen Golden explains the dilemma this way: “Psychologically, we were raised, educated and socialized in a world that no longer really exists. We have a new world that we must navigate, and we need a new psychology, a whole new way of being for that world. Reducing, compartmentalizing, separating things in order to understand them no longer works for us. It’s going to take work to get out of this paradigm.”

Drawing from her background in education and social work, Golden ponders, “How does that new psychology develop when

all our institutions charged with cultivating consciousness— schools, families, religious institutions and organizations—are set in the 19th and 20th centuries? Since learning is how we go from one paradigm to another, where do we go to learn the skills and the structures we need to be successful in such a complex world? We can’t do it individually. We must learn in collectives.”

The paradigm shift envisioned by Golden offers an opportunity for us to access innovative methods of learning, discovery and connection, such as sociocracy (a self-governance system based on the equality of its members); systems thinking (an approach to complexity that looks at the whole and analyzes relationships, rather than splitting it into smaller pieces); permaculture (exploring natural ecosystems as a whole); circle methods (thinking

things through as a group); and Indigenous wisdom (focusing on the interconnectedness of all things).

All of these methods focus on an ethos of collaboration and teach us how to discern wisdom, which is different than knowledge. By engaging in these conversations and explorations, we learn that if we tug on any one part of the web of life, we tug the whole web—an important analogy for our times.

A Beloved Community Co-Creating an Island of

Sanity Through Collaboration

Instead of shouting, “The sky is falling, and the seas are rising,” in response to a world that is unraveling and expe riencing the growing realities of global warming, residents of St. Petersburg, Florida, are embracing resilience. To prove that the future is born in webs of human conversation, the city is counting on collective intelligence to emerge.

Among the tools city participants are employing is The World Café, developed by Juanita Brown and David Isaac, which allows people to host group conversations around thoughtful questions. The concept is designed to evoke deeper listening and give rise to solutions for today’s challenges in a more conscious, intentional and strategic way. Forty citizens have taken The World Café facilita tion course. Employing a simple and flexible format for hosting large group dialogue, this methodology enables participants to clarify the context, create hospitable space, explore questions that matter, encourage everyone’s contribution, connect diverse perspectives, listen together for patterns and insights, and share collective discoveries.

Other important work being applied is that of bestselling author and longtime community organizer Margaret Wheatley. Her training, which is designed to cultivate what she calls “War riors of the Human Spirit,” arouses people’s inherent generosity, creativity, compassion and need for community. Known as a big-systems thinker throughout her 45-year career, Wheatley has concluded that the only opportunity for change is at the local level. Questions that encourage collective learning became

integral to creating cohesiveness in St. Petersburg this year.

Dr. Donella Meadows’ “systems thinking” has helped St. Peters burg participants understand that living systems begin as net works, shift to intentional communities of practice and evolve into powerful systems capable of influence. Also instructive has been “complexity theory”, which helped participants recognize human systems as organizations, families and communities.

“The city leaders felt conver sations were important enough to invest $20,000 to cultivate a culture of conversational leadership in the neighbor hoods. Another $25,000 was granted by the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay to research the outcomes. Now, the Florida Council of Church es, University of South Florida, Community Foundation of Tampa Bay and The Connec tion Partners have received a Community Vibrancy grant of $14,500 to pilot conversations in three neighborhoods, spreading the skills in creating participa tory democracy. Participants will host conversations in their own neighborhoods,” says St. Petersburg resident Sharon Joy Kleitsch, founder of The Connection Partners and a longtime catalyst for applying strategic actions based on the new sciences of complexity theory, strategic thinking and quantum science.

“Those who have used World Café as a tool know that a culture of conversational leadership offers citizens the opportunity to experience a sense of oneness and connectedness. We’ve ex plored what happens when we share feelings of care, compassion and appreciation toward a beloved community,” says Kleitsch. “We found that group resonance, profound personal involve ment and deeply engrossing, interactive conversation sup ports a City of Compassion and an International City of Peace, which St. Petersburg was chosen to be. I want to be sure that people understand that we do not have answers. Together, we are exploring pathways and listening for the answers to emerge.”

Since 2020, a thoughtfully selected group of Florida ac tivists—including participants from St. Petersburg—have been holding weekly online Zoom conversations that mat ter. In 2021, they were joined by participants from Ohio to study the Capra

Course, which is based on The Systems View of Life: A Unifying Vision by bestselling author Fritjof Capra.

“What we discovered after only two weeks was that we were ourselves a living system con necting to itself and becoming self-organized,” says Kleitsch. “We became aware that we were learning together. We were sharing what we were learning around subjects such as honor ing Indigenous peoples, local food systems, the human right to clean water, reimaging capital ism and many more subjects. We’ve also bifurcated into a Sarasota [Florida] cohort. The key is, we were not random. We were a selfselected study group learning collaboratively, which is the best way I recommend activists study the Capra Course.”

Argerie Vasilakes, who is researching outcomes, explains that her work is dedicated to helping teams, communities and organizations become more coherent. “I start with traditional ways of thinking about our rela tionships with nature that native peoples have never forgotten— humans are part of nature, not apart from nature,” she explains. “To me, human organizations, communities, families and gov ernments are also part of nature and examples of natural ecosystems. So, I naturally look at things from a living systems perspective.”

Vasilakes advises, “In a group that is learning together, such as those in the St. Petersburg neighborhoods, group conversations organized around questions specifically crafted for the context and desired purpose of the World Café evoke a deeper kind of listening, the most important factor determining the success of a Café. They spark learning conversations that can produce insights and innovation for meeting the challenges they face. Through practicing shared listening and paying attention to themes, patterns and insights, participants begin to sense a connection to the larger whole.”

According to Wheatley, the important work is to foster criti

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cal connections. She believes it is not necessary to convince large numbers of people to change; instead, she suggests we connect with kindred spirits. Through these relationships and tools like The World Café, we can develop the new knowledge, practices and commitment that lead to broad-based change.

Wheatley sometimes opens her interviews with an ancient Hopi prophecy that reads as if it were applicable to our current times: “Here now is a river flowing very fast. It is so great and swift that there are those who will be afraid, who will try to hold on to the shore. They are being torn apart and will suffer greatly. The elders say, ‘Let go of the shore, push off and go into the middle of the river. Keep your heads above the water. Know the river has its destination.’ The elders say, ‘See who is in there with you and celebrate.’ At this time in history, we are to take nothing seriously; least of all, ourselves. Gather yourselves. Everything we do now must be done in a spirit of celebration, for we are the ones we’ve been waiting for.”

Seeing who is in the river of chaos with us, we can choose to re spond with, “How can I serve with what I have, where I am?” This is what any Warrior of the Human Spirit would say because in the same river of chaos, there are also the seeds of transformation. In these turbulent times when all the old boundaries are unravelling and all the old certainties are dissolving, there is a possibility for creative transformation if we work together.

Linda Sechrist is Natural Awakenings’ senior staff writer. n TheWorldCafe.com n New Dimensions Radio (NewDimensions.org) n MargaretWheatley.com

TOOLS FOR CO-CREATING BELOVED COMMUNITIES

n Lynn McTaggart’s books, in cluding: Living with Intention: The Science of Using Your Thoughts to Change Your Life and the World and The Power of Eight: Harnessing the Miraculous En ergies of a Small Group to Heal Others and the World

The Magic of Nomadic Living and Working Experiences

by Linda Sechrist

Abit of a nomad before settling into the Naples area, Catherine Riley, owner of the Miracle Mind Magic Machine, lived and worked in ex otic places such as Qatar, Mexico, France, Israel, Greece, Australia, Italy and New Zealand before trying out domestic locations like Minnesota and Key West.

The Miracle Mind Magic machine is a hypnagogic light. It is not a medical treatment or therapeutic device. It explores consciousness as a state of health and wellbeing that is always available when not obscured by daily distractions and thought processes. Stepping back into the state where you can access this state of wellbeing can assist in letting go of any imbalances that may be expressed in our energetic, emotional, astral or physical bodies.

Originally from the UK, Riley has been traveling since she left home at age 18. “I’ve done a lot of immersive living and working experiences in those countries. I’ve been a yoga and meditation teacher, offered health coaching and nutrition, had my own mas sage school and taught cranial sacral [therapy] for more than 30 years. I think I used my traveling wisely by living, and training in the fitness industry and in massage in Auckland, New Zealand,” says Riley, who has always been interested in natural therapies.

My mother was very holistic in her approach to taking care of me when I was growing up. In New Zealand, I met a practitio ner who was a naturopath, osteopath and homeopath. I was so fascinated by his knowledge and experience he became my tutor and I his apprentice, learning things I would never have learned in any massage or bodyworker school. When I returned to England, I got married and raised two wonderful children. After they were grown and left home, I was bored, and they suggested I travel again, so I did,” she shares.

Today, Riley is a distributor for the Miracle Mind Magic Ma chine, which she demonstrates in 10-minute mini-experiences at health shows in Sarasota, St. Petersburg, Orlando, Jacksonville, West Palm Beach and Miami. She also offers the demonstrations at Goddess I AM, in Naples, and provides personal immersive experiences in potential clients’ homes; both by appointment only. “The Miracle Mind Magic Machine is an easy and new way to relax, alleviate stress, calm the body, help with sleep disorders, increase creativity and productivity, enhance cerebral blood flow and achieve a peaceful state of mind,” she advises.

Riley first experienced the Miracle Mind Magic Machine at a Mind, Body Spirit Festival in London, UK, in 2012, and found

it expanded her consciousness, relaxed her body and instilled a tremendous amount of well-being, as well as connection to the universe. Having been in the health and wellness industry for many years, she wanted to know more about how the machine worked and its potential benefits. After research ing the machine and using it on a regular basis, she found it had huge potential to dramatically improve people’s lives.

“The original light machine was developed by a neurologist and a psychologist to help deal with stress control and to change brain waves to enter into a deep state of peace and relaxation. While sitting or lying down in a comfortable position, the 16 stroboscopic lights flicker and pulse white light at different frequencies on the forehead area, sometimes known as our spiritual center or third eye, creating an internal vision of bright lights, shapes, colors or images, with some people reporting psychedelic effects,” says Riley. “It directly induces a positive effect on the pineal gland, which is responsible for pro ducing melatonin, a serotonin-derived hormone that plays a key role in our moods and sleep cycle. Serotonin is a neurotransmit ter for mood and energy levels and often referred to as our happy hormone.” While one session can offer a profound shift, a series of six or more sessions is recommended for more profound journeys and long-term benefits.

For more information or to make an appointment for a session on The Miracle Mind Magic Machine, call 239-375-8690 or visit MiracleMindMagic.com. See ad, page 12.

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Jeffrey Rediger on the Science of Miraculous Recoveries

by Sandra Yeyati

From your studies, who beats the odds and why?

I broke down recoveries into four pillars of healing and well-being that were present in most cases: nutrition, healing the immune system, healing the stress response and healing identity and beliefs.

Can you describe key elements of the first pillar—nutrition?

Board-certified psychiatrist Jeffrey Rediger is an assistant professor at Harvard Medi cal School and medical director of McLean Southeast Adult Psychiatry and Com munity Affairs at McLean Hospital, near Boston. He holds a Master of Divinity degree from Princeton Theological Seminary. For almost two decades, Rediger has studied spontaneous healing, pioneering the use of scientific tools like CT scans and lab tests, as well as personal interviews, to investigate surprising recoveries from incurable diseases. His findings are documented in his bestseller Cured: Strengthen Your Immune System and Heal Your Life, and have been discussed on The Oprah Winfrey Show, a TEDx talk and numerous public engagements.

How do you define spontaneous healing?

Science calls these events spontaneous remissions, and doctors are taught they have no medi cal or scientific value. On the spiritual side, they’re called miracles. These terms haven’t been examined with the tools of science. The word spontaneous in this context means without cause. Most doctors see inexplicable healings. To assume that there’s no cause for remission is mind-boggling. Everything has a cause. We just aren’t asking the right questions.

People who got better when they weren’t supposed to seemed to have a common understanding of nutrition that centered around whole, plant-based foods and the elimination of processed foods and sugar. In Western countries, we’re taught that most people suffer from over-nutrition and obesity, rather that malnutrition. I believe we have massive malnutrition because of processed foods. When sugar crystals coarse through the bloodstream at high levels—as we see in U.S. diets—it causes little cuts which immune cells repair over and over, creating scab upon scab until you end up with atherosclerosis.

What about the next pillar— healing the immune system?

We need to honor the science of both Louis Pasteur, who proved that germs exist and play a role in disease, and Claude Bernard, who explained that if we take care of the inner terrain (what we now call the micro biome) we won’t get sick. We’re continu ally surrounded by millions of pathogens, bacteria, viruses—inside and outside of our bodies—that become invaders when some thing breaks down in our terrain. We over use medicines, many of which suppress the immune system. So, we need to emphasize

the magnificent 30-year research about the microbiome and take care of our bodies to avoid leaky gut and other conditions that act as entrance points for disease.

What about the pillar related to stress?

Most of the people I studied learned to eliminate certain stresses so they could maximize the quality of their remaining time. This led to healing. We have to widen our window of tolerance for stress so it doesn’t keep us in fight, flight, freeze or fawn, and to differentiate between “challenge stress” and “toxic stress”. Running a marathon can be a challenge stress that helps you reach your higher self, expand your understanding of what you can achieve and prompt a repair response for muscles. But if every day you’re told you don’t matter or are unappreciated at work, that toxic stress can wear down your understanding of your value.

The deep chasm we’ve created between mind and body doesn’t exist. Doctors are taught to find symptoms, make a diagnosis and start a medication. But whether a patient comes in for back pain, a heart attack or an autoimmune flare-up, it’s critical to ask them what has been stressful lately and try to get the story of the illness. Usually, that will prompt a cathartic recount of stresses that relate to what’s going on physically. Helping people understand the deeper story of their illness and find a path to healing around that can be life-saving.

Gabor Mate says, “If you don’t know how to say no, your body will eventually say no

for you.” Our hospitals are full of people who spent their entire lives taking care of everyone else and being conflict-avoidant. The body keeps the score and tells the story. We can learn to listen to what our bodies are telling us about honoring the dignity and value that we bring into the world; set up a life and boundaries that support that; and educate therapists and the public about what trauma is and how to recover from it.

Can you explain the fourth pillar—healing identity and beliefs?

This is the big one, which people said was the reason they were grateful for their illnesses. When people are diagnosed with an incurable illness, although they’re terrified, many (more than you would think) are also relieved. They’ll say, “If I only have six months to live, then I don’t have to take over the family business like dad’s pressuring me to do.” That preparation to die often becomes a doorway into a different life. When you decide to focus on what you need and want, that death of the false self allows the birth of a more authentic self that becomes its own journey to healing.

How does spirituality affect healing?

Spirituality has to do with how we feel about who we are, how we experience our value in the world and what kind of universe we live in. Is the universe friendly and caring or unfriendly and uncaring?

If we experience ourselves and others as human beings who have value and bring beauty into the world, that’s very different from feeling alone, defective or not good enough. How a person feels at a deep, conscious or unconscious level about themselves and the universe is a massive factor in terms of their vitality and health.

What can people learn from your research?

Take compassionate and firm charge of your minds, bodies and life. Doctors teach patients to be passive recipients of care, but the possibilities of healing come from within. It’s not about taking a medication as much as understanding our value, assertively taking steps to create a community of people who care about us and developing a path towards healing that’s rooted in an understanding of our deeper story.

In Western culture, if someone has a medical problem they’re sent to a physician. If they have a psychological problem, they see a psychotherapist. If they have a spiritual problem, they’re sent to the priest, rabbi or imam. That’s helpful, but we also need to stand back and look at the big picture. The people I studied got better because they brought mind, body and spirit together and integrated it into an empowering meaning that made sense to them. The spiritual piece can’t be partitioned. It animates the whole.

Sandra Yeyati, J.D., is a professional writer and editor. Reach her at SandraYeyati@ gmail.com.

ENERGY SPA

by Lisa Marlene

Zel Rau, owner of Energy Spa, in Naples, was captivated by reiki from the first time she tried it a decade ago. Fascinated by the results she felt from reiki sessions—more focus, more energy and more balance—Rau decided she wanted to know more about the gentle, but effective alternative healing therapy. She took classes, got certified and began practicing reiki on friends and family.

Opening Energy spa in Naples is the fulfillment of a dream for Rau, who later became certified in other forms of energy work that she tried. “I always used myself as an experiment first. When I saw that the therapy proved effective, I got trained to facilitate them,” says Rau, who offers many different energy healing and balancing modalities.

Reiki restores the flow of energy to the body and has been known to reduce pain and stress, speed up recovery, induce relaxation and balance energy centers. It also can remove energetic blockages that can turn into illness or disease. Starting in December, Energy Spa will be offering limited sessions of Sunset Reiki on the balcony.

Biofield tuning rejuvenation is a healing modality that uses tuning forks in the body’s energy field. This therapy, which affects accumulated trauma in the body, can alleviate pain, stress, anxiety, depression and more. This service is offered in person or remotely via Zoom.

The Bio-Well wellness scan is a state-ofthe-art, scientifically proven device that gives a visual view of the energy centers (chakras) alignment, the location of energy blocks, and how high or low specific parts of our body/organs are energetically supported. Science has shown that disruption starts

first in the energy field before the physical body gets sick. Therefore, the healthy energetic field will always equal a healthy body, free of disease and emotional imbalance.

With this session, clients get a customized sound file generated to help balance their energy centers. In addition, they will receive a practitioner-suggested energy healing modality and a Bio-Well-generated report for their personal use. Bio-Well does not diagnose, but monitors the bodies energetic flow.

Energy Spa also offers crystal light therapy, using crystals invented by Marcel Vogel, who shaped his first crystal according to the tree of life. All services are meant to relax, balance and rejuvenate the body and mind. Rau doesn’t diagnose, but rather acts as a guide for the client’s best health.

Energy Spa is located at 7935 Airport Rd., Wellness Ste. 214, in Naples. To book an appointment, visit ZelRau.com. See ad,

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Merry Brunching

PUT A HEALTHIER TWIST ON FAVORITE RECIPES

by Sheila Julson

When hosting a holiday brunch, it may be tempting to serve breakfast and lunch classics like quiche, eggs Benedict and huevos ran cheros, but many of these dishes can be full of hidden calories, unhealthy fats and too much sodium. With a few easy modifica tions, healthier versions are possible.

According to Jessica Levinson, a New York registered dietitian and author of 52Week Meal Planner, it’s important to read nutrition labels, remove empty calories and introduce nutritious alternatives. As an example, yogurt and granola parfaits may seem innocent, but are often loaded with added sugar. “A serving size of most grano las is only one-quarter of a cup, which isn’t much, so use granola sparingly,” she says, adding that parfaits made with low-fat Greek yogurt and fresh fruit instead of jam are healthier choices.

Traditional quiches are usually made with heavy cream and a buttery pie crust. Levinson recommends a crustless vegetable frittata instead, as it is naturally gluten-free. “

If you don’t want to skip the crust alto gether, look for a pre-made, whole wheat crust or make your own,” she says. To eliminate dairy, consider using non-dairy milk and omitting cheese in the recipe.

For eggs Benedict, Levinson suggests skipping the hollandaise sauce, topping the poached eggs with mashed avocado and using a whole grain bread or English muffin for the base. “Instead of ham, try smoked salmon, which has beneficial omega-3 fatty acids,” she says.

Whole grain oats are a heart-healthy option, but oatmeal served brûlée-style is topped with additional sugar, notes Frances Largeman-Roth, a New York registered dietitian and author of Smoothies & Juices.

“It’s better to opt for oatmeal and fruit, with a drizzle of real maple syrup,” she says. Largeman-Roth likes mixing savory and sweet, to add variety and protein to the brunch plate. “Instead of just having a stack of pancakes, split it with your friends or family, and then have a small, veggie-filled omelet. You’ll feel much more satisfied.”

Planning the Holiday Brunch Spread

When putting together a menu, Levinson advocates incorporating all of the components of a balanced meal: lean protein, carbohydrates from whole grains, fruit and veggies, and low-fat dairy or plant-based substitutes. She says, “If you’re making pancakes or waffles, use whole grain flour when possible, and serve with a side of yogurt, fresh fruit and real maple syrup.”

According to Largeman-Roth, egg lovers will enjoy a veggiepacked omelet or frittata with either potatoes or bread on the side, but not both. Watch out for fried foods and use sauces and cream sparingly or find substitutes. If the family is dining out, she cautions that brunch dishes are often served with extra sauces and syrups, adding sodium and sugar. “Try to ask for them on the side,” she advises. “It’s not about completely avoiding them, but it’s nice to be able to control the amount that you’re adding to your pancakes or waffles.”

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SHAKSHUKA

This healthy dish is a crowd-pleaser any time of year. It’s also gluten-free and can be modified based on whatever veggies are on hand. Omit the feta cheese for a diary-free option.

YIELD: 4 TO 6 SERVINGS

2 Tbsp olive oil

1 cup diced yellow onion

1 Serrano or jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced

1 cup diced yellow bell pepper

1 cup diced green zucchini

1 cup diced yellow summer squash

2 large garlic cloves, minced (1 heaping Tbsp)

1 tsp ground cumin

½ tsp turmeric

1 tsp sweet paprika

26-28 oz diced tomatoes

2 Tbsp tomato paste

2 tsp honey

1 tsp cider vinegar

1 cup corn, frozen, fresh or canned ½ tsp kosher salt

Freshly ground pepper

¾ cup crumbled feta cheese 4 large eggs

Chopped parsley, for garnish (optional) Za’atar, for garnish (optional)

Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet (straightsided skillet is preferable). Add onions; sauté 2 minutes. Add Ser rano pepper and bell peppers; sauté 4 minutes. Add zucchini and summer squash; sauté 5 minutes. Add garlic, cumin, turmeric and paprika; stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Reduce heat to medium and add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, honey, cider vinegar and corn; stir in salt and pepper. Simmer for about 10-12 minutes until the sauce has thickened and reduced.

Turn off the heat and press the crumbled feta into the tomato sauce. With the back of a spoon, make 4 indentations in the sauce.

Crack eggs one at a time into a small bowl and pour into each of the 4 indentations. Carefully drag a spatula gently through the egg whites, being sure not to disturb the yolks. Simmer over low heat for about 5 minutes, gently stirring the sauce and basting the eggs with the sauce. Cover and cook another 3 to 5 minutes for runny eggs. Cook longer for well-done eggs.

Serve with a sprinkling of parsley and za’atar, if desired.

Recipe courtesy of Jessica Levinson.

SHEET PAN PROTEIN PANCAKES WITH BERRY SWIRL

Cooked on a sheet pan, these pancakes make cleanup a breeze and can be prepared the night before. Butter milk and protein powder add satisfying nutrients.

YIELD: 12 SERVINGS

Cooking spray

2 cups buttermilk 2 eggs, beaten

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

4 Tbsp melted ghee or unsalted butter

⅓ cup maple syrup

1¼ cups whole wheat flour

1 cup all-purpose flour

¼ cup vanilla protein powder

1 tsp baking soda

2 tsp baking powder

½ tsp sea salt

FOR THE SWIRL:

½ cup strawberries

½ cup blueberries

½ cup raspberries

1 tsp brown sugar

Powdered sugar, for topping

Preheat oven to 425° F. Line an 11-by-17inch, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Spray parch ment and sides of pan with cooking spray. Whisk the buttermilk, eggs, vanilla, ghee and maple syrup to gether in a medium bowl. Set aside. In a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients—whole wheat flour and salt. Add the wet ingredients to the dry in three additions until just mixed. Pour into the prepared pan and smooth the top.

Blend the berry swirl ingredients in a blender until smooth. Add ½ teaspoon of water if mixture is too stiff. Add small dollops of the berry mixture to the top of the pancake batter. Drag a wooden toothpick or skewer through the berry mixture to create a swirled pattern.

Place the pan in the oven and bake for 11 minutes, until lightly golden. Let cool for about 5 minutes, then sprinkle with powdered sugar. Cut into 12 squares with a knife. Enjoy warm with maple syrup. Can be stored in the fridge for up to two days.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Frances Largeman-Roth.

CRANBERRY MIMOSAS

Cranberries put a holiday twist on a classic mimosa. Drier champagnes or sparkling wines are lower in sugar. Making cranberry juice from scratch with sweeteners like maple syrup or honey is a natural alternative to commercial cranberry juice. Prepare the cranberry juice the night before serving.

YIELD: 4 TO 8 SERVINGS

4 cups homemade (recipe below) or storebought cranberry juice

1 cup orange juice

1 bottle drier champagne, such as Ultra Brut Rosemary sprigs for garnish

Fill four champagne flutes or glassware of choice approximately halfway with cranberry juice. Add 2 Tbsp orange juice to each glass.

Top each glass with champagne. Garnish with sprig of rosemary. Refill as desired.

Recipe courtesy of Sheila Julson.

HOMEMADE

CRANBERRY JUICE

3 cups fresh cranberries

3 cups water

½ cup pure maple syrup or honey

Put fresh cranberries and water in a pot and bring to a boil. Turn heat to low and simmer for approximately 15 min utes until the berries soften and pop.

Using a fine mesh strainer or cheese cloth, strain the berries and return the juice to the pan. (Use leftover cranber ries in smoothies, yogurt or relish.)

Gradually add maple syrup or honey until desired sweetness is achieved. Heat on low until sweetener dissolves.

Pour juice into an airtight bottle and refrigerate.

Recipe courtesy of Sheila Julson.

The Best Gift of All

TEACHING CHILDREN THE SPIRIT OF GIVING

by Madiha Saeed

Teaching children the value of generosity and kindness is not just good for the world, it is good for our kids, too. Studies have shown that acts of altruism can boost the immune system, lower blood pressure, increase self-esteem, reduce depression and lower stress levels. Selfless contributions also can foster a sense of belonging, whether they are donating material things, sharing their time or freely conveying love and kindness. A magnanimous child is repaid with benefits that nourish the body and soul.

Empathy and Mirror Neurons

To transform children into givers, they need to learn how to share and comprehend other people’s feelings. Known as cognitive empathy, it involves understanding another person’s emotions on an intellectual level, taking into consideration their situation and anticipating

Since the 1990s, scientists have been researching mirror neurons which respond to

actions that we observe in the same way as when we actually perform those actions ourselves. These neurons play a considerable role in the development of speech, language, learning, emotional intelligence, empathy and understanding, so children need to see and receive acts of giving and love to become givers themselves.

Giving Heals

With mental health conditions in children on the rise, charitable behavior can improve their mental well-being and help

them secrete “feel-good” chemicals in the brain like oxytocin, dopamine and serotonin. “I think helping our kids experience the happiness that comes from giving to others is probably one of the most valuable ways we can nurture generosity in them,” says Lara Aknin, an assistant professor of psychology at Simon Fraser University, in Canada. “It sets off this positive cycle. Giving makes people happy and happiness promotes giving.”

Functional MRIs of people that donate to charities have shown that the act of giving stimulates reward centers of the brain where endorphins are released. These hormones lower cortisol, improve blood circulation, lower blood pressure and heart rate, improve digestion, clear out toxins, help the immune system fight infections and renew energy to repair cells and fight cancer. Other benefits include lower inflammation overall, improved sleep, decreased feelings of restlessness and reductions in chronic pain.

existing relationships with those that have similar goals and interests. There are many opportunities for children and parents to volunteer through school, religious and nonprofit organizations.

Random Acts of Kindness and Generosity

Random acts of kindness and generosity include smiling, holding the door open for someone and reaching out to loved ones. Include a child in these activities and encourage them to do the same. “When you see your children being generous, point it out and praise them,” recommends The Center for Parenting Education. “Help them put into words the positive feelings they may have as they help others.”

The most important ingredient to develop a child with a healthy brain and body is love. Children need positive experiences for pathways in their brain and body to work. Developing empathy for themselves and others increases emotional strength and self-regulation. Improve the life of a child— physically, emotionally and spiritually—by teaching them the simple of act of giving.

Madiha Saeed, M.D., ABIHM, is the bestselling author of The Holistic RX, an international speaker, founder of HolisticMomMD.com and director of education for KnoWEwell.com.

Giving and Social Support

In a 2020 study reported in JAMA Network, researchers found that young adults ages 19 to 20 that perceived higher levels of social support—the feeling that there is someone they can depend on for help should they need it—were less likely to report depressive and anxiety symptoms or suicidal ideation one year later. The study also found that even in cases where people previously experienced mental health problems, social support was beneficial for mental health later on.

Love and secure attachments, such as those experienced through acts of giving, strengthen the body; help regulate emotions, attention and behavior; mitigate the effects of stress; and promote lifelong, healthy development.

Volunteering

Volunteering makes an immeasurable difference in the lives of others and creates a sense of purpose in the person doing it. Science has shown that engaging in volunteer work can decrease depression, reduce stress, increase longevity and help the person stay mentally and physically active. Volunteers get to meet others, develop new relationships and strengthen

To transform children into givers, they need to learn how to share and comprehend other people’s feelings.

HOLIDAY VOLUNTEERING

THE GIFT OF GIVING

As we indulge in magnificent feasts and open gifts in cozy liv ing rooms, let’s pause to express gratitude for all that we have and look for ways to help those less fortunate. The holiday season is the time for giving. One of the best ways to get into the spirit is by volunteering time and treasure to meaningful causes and underprivileged individuals. Here are a few ideas.

ADOPT A FAMILY

Find a nearby impoverished family that could use a houseful of gifts, including toys, blankets and warm clothes, then do a little shopping and make their holiday dreams come true. Local social service agencies can help identify the lucky family.

HANDMADE HOLIDAY CARDS

Spend an afternoon making holiday greeting cards to warm the hearts of lonely seniors, U.S. armed service members and children in hospitals battling serious ill nesses. This is a great activity to do with kids—teaching them important lessons about kindness and generosity. For card-making ideas and distribution help: RedCross. org, LoveForOurElders.org, CardsForHospitalizedKids. com and ColorASmile.org.

TOYS FOR TOTS

Nothing is sadder than a child without at least one holiday gift. Fortunately, several organizations and thousands of generous people do their very best to fill those empty little hands with merriment. Here are a few places that need donations of time, money and gifts: ToysForTots.org, Samaritans Purse.org, SalvationArmyUSA.org and OperationHelpAHero.org.

MAKE A BLANKET

Some kids could really use the cozy warmth and comfort of their very own security binky. Here are two organizations that provide blanket-making ideas and instructions, and also help facilitate their collection and distribu tion: ProjectLinus.org and BinkyPatrol.org. This is a wonderful group project for families or classrooms.

HOLIDAY MEALS

Food insecurity is a serious problem in this country, and low-income families that rely on government assistance and food banks for everyday nutrition will likely not have the wherewithal for a holiday feast. Here’s where our help comes in. The following organizations either serve free holiday meals or give away food baskets: local churches, temples and mosques; MealsOnWheels America.org; neighborhood food pantries and soup kitchens; and SalvationArmyUSA.org

CHILDREN BATTLING ILLNESS AND TROUBLED FAMILIES

Here are a few charities that accept monetary donations and sweat equity to aid children battling serious dis eases or troubled family situations: StJude.org, OneSimpleWish.org, Wish.org and Prison Fellowship.org.

HELP FOR NEGLECTED PETS AND IMPERILED WILDLIFE

These organizations accept donations of money and time: the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Ani mals (aspca.org); National Wildlife Federation (nwf.org); Best Friends Animal Society (BestFriends.org); Friends of Animals (FriendsOfAnimals.org); Animal Welfare Insti tute (awionline.org); Alley Cat Allies (AlleyCat.org); Jane Goodall Institute (JaneGoodall.org); and The Humane Society of the United States (Humane Society.org).

Natural Virus Killer Copper can stop a virus

before it starts

By Doug Cornell

Scientists have discovered a natural way to kill germs fast.

Now thousands of people are using it against viruses and bacteria that cause illness.

Colds and many other illnesses start when viruses get in your nose and multiply. If you don’t stop them early, they spread and cause misery.

Hundreds of studies confirm copper kills viruses and bacteria almost instantly just by touch.

That’s why ancient Greeks and Egyptians used copper to purify water and heal wounds. They didn’t know about viruses and bacteria, but now we do.

“The antimicrobial activity of copper is well established.” National Institutes of Health.

Scientists say copper’s high conductance disrupts the electrical balance in a microbe cell and destroys it in seconds.

The EPA recommended hospitals use copper for touch surfaces like faucets and doorknobs. This cut the spread of MRSA and other illnesses by over half, and saved lives.

The strong scientific evidence gave inventor Doug Cornell an idea. He made a smooth copper probe

with a tip to fit in the bottom of the nostril, where viruses collect.

When he felt a tickle in his nose like a cold about to start, he rubbed the copper gently in his nose for 60 seconds.

“It worked!” he exclaimed. “The cold never happened. I used to get 2-3 bad colds every year. Now I use my device whenever I feel a sign I am about to get sick.”

He hasn’t had a cold in 10 years.

Users say:

“It works! I love it!”

“I can’t believe how good my nose feels.”

“Is it supposed to work that fast?” “One of the best presents ever.”

“Sixteen flights, not a sniffle!”

“Cold sores gone!”

“It saved me last holidays. The kids all got sick, but not me.”

“I am shocked! My sinus cleared, no more headache, no more congestion.”

“Best sleep I’ve had in years!”

After his first success with it, he asked relatives and friends to try it. They all said it worked, so he patented CopperZap® and put it on the market.

Soon hundreds of people had tried it. 99% said copper worked if they used it right away at the first sign of germs, like a tickle in the nose or a scratchy throat.

Longtime users say they haven’t been sick in years. They have less stress, less medical costs, and more time to enjoy life.

Soon people found other things they could use it against.

Colds Flu

Virus variants

Sinus trouble

Cold sores

Fever blisters

Canker sores

Strep throat Night stuffiness

Morning congestion

Nasal drip

Infected sores

Infected wounds Styes Warts Ringworm Other microbial threats

The handle is curved and textured to increase contact. Copper can kill germs picked up on fingers and hands after you touch things other people have touched.

The EPA says copper works just as well when tarnished.

Dr. Bill Keevil led one of the science teams. He placed millions of viruses on a copper surface. “They started to die literally as soon as they touched it.”

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Go to www.CopperZap.com or call toll-free 1-888-411-6114. Buy once, use forever.

Statements are not intended as product health claims and have not been evaluated by the FDA. Not claimed to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

New research: Copper kills viruses in seconds.

SUSTAINABLE HOLIDAYS

EASY TIPS FOR AN ECO-FRIENDLY SEASON

by Kirby Baldwin

The holidays are upon us, and that means decking the halls, gathering with loved ones, exchanging gifts and treats— and creating a lot of waste in the process. From Thanks giving to New Year’s Day, Americans throw away 25 percent more trash than at any other time of year. That’s 1 million extra tons each week, primarily due to waste from holiday gifts and décor. Fortunately, there are ways to cut down on consumption to lessen the environmental impact of the holiday season without sacrific ing any joy.

Savor Local Fare

Ditch grocery store lines and instead shop for the holiday meal at a nearby family farm. By participating in the local food move ment, we will not only enjoy fresh, seasonal ingredients while

supporting the local economy, but also sustain farms that build soil health, promote animal well-being and offer a more delicious and nutritionally superior final product. Purchasing food directly from farmers also eliminates the extra packaging and the carbon footprint of transportation that comes with store-bought goods.

In addition to offering fruits and vegetables for holiday pies and soufflés, regional farms can also be good sources for locally sourced grains, holiday meats, baked goods and cheeses. Festive cocktails can be purchased from a neigh borhood distillery, brewery or winery, many of which source their ingredients from local farmers.

Ronald Mirante, founder of Bone-In Food, runs a weekly food delivery service that provides only sustainable, nutrient-dense foods sourced from local farm partners. According to Mirante,

“Shopping for food locally with your farmers for the holiday helps them move offerings they have raised all season long. This empowers the local food community and makes their operations sustainable by preventing food waste and allowing for economic preparation for next year’s harvest.”

For a state-by-state directory of local farmers of meat, eggs and dairy products from 100 percent pastured animals, visit EatWild. com. A directory of family farms and farmers markets, along with restaurants and grocery stores that feature locally produced food, can be found at LocalHarvest.org

Gift Greener

Instead of using unrecyclable gift wrapping paper, switch to a recycled alternative or wrap gifts in pieces of fabric, newsprint or kraft paper that can be repurposed or recycled. To eliminate shopping and wrapping altogether, give the gift of an experience, which allows loved ones to create lasting memories.

Cater experiential gifts to the needs and wants of the recipient. An exhausted new parent will appreciate a restaurant gift certifi cate or a coupon to pay for a babysitter. Give the budding golfer lessons with a local pro, the theater lover tickets to an upcom ing show and the selfless caregiver a spa treatment to help them feel pampered and refreshed. For the person that seems to have everything, make a donation in their name to a worthy cause that matters deeply to them.

According to publishing executive and mother Tacy Quinn, who runs the Instagram account @friluftslivingfamily, “As our kids get older, we love to find outdoor adventure ideas that are fun to do as a family and get us off our screens. One of our holiday gift-giving traditions each year is to purchase or renew a member ship to a local nature organization. Many organizations have great family programs that are included with yearly memberships, so this annual gift means we get a whole year of outdoor experiences to enjoy together. We’ve gone on full-moon hikes, tapped and harvested our own maple syrup, enjoyed solstice bonfire parties and more. Giving a membership gift helps everyone enjoy the out doors and sustain the natural places we love.”

When it’s not possible to gift an experience, shop locally for gifts made of natural materials, such as a beautiful, wooden, cutting board, a cozy pair of wool socks or a piece of pottery handmade by local artisans. Christmas stockings can create unnecessary waste for the sake of filling them to the brim. Try replacing plastic odds and ends with fruits, nuts or handmade treats like cookies or granola for more sustainable—and tastier—stocking stuffers.

Deck the Halls

For the most sustainable holiday tree, opt for a potted or locally cut, native choice. Live trees protect the soil, serve as wildlife habi tats and filter the air during the six to eight years they’re growing. They also create local jobs. After the holidays are over, the potted trees can be planted. Cut live trees should either be mulched or recycled, rather than thrown in a landfill.

Merry and Bright

Making just a few simple swaps in gifting, feasting and decorat ing will ease holiday consumption and lessen its environmental impacts without subtracting any of the joy.

Kirby Baldwin writes for KnoWEwell, the regenerative whole health hub and a collaborative partner of Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp.

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calendar of events

The events described in this section were scheduled to take place at the time we went to press. Please check ahead to confirm their status.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4

Cope with Holiday Stress – 1:30-3pm. With Jenny Li Ciccone. Experience feelings of being centered and grounded during the sometimes-frantic energies of the holidays. This is especially key for sensitive people. Learn to use and protect your energy wisely. $25. Lotus Blossom Clinic, 6710 Winkler Rd, Ste 2, Fort Myers. To register, Jenny: 239-851-5415. LotusBlossomClinic.com.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6

Posture-Wise Workshop – 6:15-7:30pm. Move into this holiday season with more ease and fun. Kandy weaves anatomy, movements, alignment, breathing and awareness in a practical and playful way. No experience needed. $20. Lotus Blossom Clinic, 6710 Winkler Rd, Ste 3, Fort Myers. Register: yoginikandy62@gmail.com. LotusBlossomClinic.com.

An Evening of Distance Reiki – 6:30-8pm. Join us in the peaceful and calming reiki energy as the world falls away and you experience your true nature. Free; donation. Zoom. Register, Pattie Carney, reiki master: 774-209-9393. LotusBlossomClinic.com.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7

Gemini Full Moon Sound Bath & Community Tea Event – 5-6pm. Come for a cup of tea and healing vibrations of crystal and Himalayan singing bowls. $25. CasaShanti, 2052 Cottage St, Ft Myers. 239-208-9872. CasaShanti.us.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8

Discoveries After Dusk: Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary – 4-8pm. Enjoy live music, as well as bat and moth interpretive stations, spotting scopes, stargazing and holiday shopping. $8/adult, $3/age

6-14; free/members. The Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. Registration required: Corkscrew.Audubon.org/dusk-22.

Zoom RESET Conversation – 6pm. Speaker: professor Edwin Everham, department of ecology & environmental studies, on post-Hurricane Ian: Will We Build A More Sustainable Future or Will We Build Back Better or Just Fast and Worse? SWFLReset.org.

Goddess Circle – 7-8:30pm. With Pam Bzoch. This month honoring the goddess Lilith. Connect with the divine feminine and like-minded sisters. Circle often includes meditation and ritual. $25. The Mystical Moon Bonita Springs, 8951 Bonita Beach Rd SE, Ste 255, Bonita Springs. RSVP: 239-301-0655. TheMysticalMoon.com.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9

Psychic Fair – 5-8pm. Mini-readings with experienced psychics and healers. Services include mediumship, tarot, reiki, angel, past-life, chakra

balancing, intuitive, body scanning, oracle and more. $30/20 mins. Goddess I AM 600 Goodlette Rd N, Naples. 239-228-6949. GoddessIAM.com.

Lotus Blossom Clinic’s Holiday Celebration –5:30-8pm. Join Dr. David Martin and Deb Martín, plus talented and fun practitioners for a festive time. Enjoy fabulous, clean food, acoustic guitar music and holiday caroling. You may be gifted with an on-the-spot free mini-treatment, and of course, other surprises await. Healing gift certificates available. Free; donation. Lotus Blossom Clinic, LLC, 6710 Winkler Rd, Ste 3, Fort Myers. 239-277-1399. LotusBlossomClinic.com.

Hurricane Relief Benefit Concert – 7-9pm. Felicia Rose shares her crystal vocals and mystic guitar rhythms with songs and chants of higher resonance to uplift spirits. Proceeds donated to those in need. RSVP to CasaShanti or on the Facebook event page to reserve space. $20 and more. CasaShanti, 2052 Cottage St, Ft Myers. 239-208-9872. CasaShanti.us. See ad on page 17 and news brief on page 8.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10

Tarot Series – 11am-12:30pm. With Jennifer Garneau. For anyone that wants to gain more insight into tarot, but has some familiarity with the cards. Dec topic: Manifesting with Tarot. $25. The Mystical Moon Bonita Springs, 8951 Bonita Beach Rd SE, Ste 255, Bonita Springs. RSVP: 239-301-0655. TheMysticalMoon.com.

Money, Boundaries & Childhood Energetics –5-6:30pm. This class gives the tools to establish new boundaries, rewrite old thoughts and patterns surrounding money, and understand how early childhood influences those patterns and behaviors. $20. CasaShanti, 2052 Cottage St, Ft Myers. 239-2089872. CasaShanti.us.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11

Intermediate Natal Chart Astrology – 5-6:30pm. Dive deeper into the stars and how they make us who

we are, learn about planetary placements and how they influence our houses to create our individual blueprint. $20. CasaShanti, 2052 Cottage St, Ft Myers. 239-208-9872. CasaShanti.us.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 12

Online: Awakening to your Wild Woman – 7-9pm. Receive light code activations, a meditation for self-discovery, energy healing and a community of like-minded women. Find HER—that potent and badass aspect of yourself that is unlimited and creatively powerful. $44. Zoom. 239-228-6949. GoddessIAM.com.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13

Reiki Healing Circle – 7pm. Reiki is a simple, natural and safe method of spiritual healing and selfimprovement that everyone can use. It has been effective in helping illnesses and maladies of physical and spiritual means. $20. House of Spirits Mystical Botanika, 12995 S Cleveland, Ste 108, Fort Myers. RSVP: 239-362-0628. HouseOfSpiritsShop.com.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15

Global Unity Gathering 22: Awakened Life – Dec 15-18. Join Her Holiness Sai Maa for a 4-day Global Unity Gathering and transform your life. Move beyond your limitations and take your life to the next level. Held at JW Marriott, Marco Island. To learn more visit: AwakenedLife.love/global-unitygathering-2002. See ad, page 35.

An Evening with Ultra-Dimensional Beings of Light – 7-8:30pm. Facilitated by deep trance channel, Candyce Strafford. Feel the love, feel the healing and be illuminated during this channeling event. A vibrational shift, a gift from their dimension

to ours. $25. The Mystical Moon Bonita Springs, 8951 Bonita Beach Rd SE, Ste 255, Bonita Springs. RSVP: 239-301-0655. TheMysticalMoon.com.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17

CasaShanti Holiday Open House – 11am-4pm. A day of surprises and fun. Holiday sale prices and pop-up specials on merchandise. Make It & Take It Team on hand to help you create amazing handmade gifts. Photographer on site for holiday photos. Crystal & Tibetan bowl and tuning fork sound bath. Holiday treats & beverages. Various prices. CasaShanti, 2052 Cottage St, Ft Myers. 239-208-9872. CasaShanti.us. See ad on page 17 and news brief on page 8.

Psychic Fair – 11am-4pm. Mini-readings with experienced psychics and healers. Services include mediumship, tarot, reiki, angel, past-life, chakra balancing, intuitive, body scanning, oracle and more. $30/20 min. Goddess I AM 600 Goodlette Rd N, Naples. 239-228-6949. GoddessIAM.com.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18

Light Code Activations – 9-10:30am. Channeled energy, activations and messages. These activations can be shortcuts to ease and grace, healing and prosperity. $33. Goddess I AM 600 Goodlette Rd N, Naples. 239-228-6949. GoddessIAM.com.

Darshan with Her Holiness Sai Maa – 11am. Experience your divine presence through an intimate moment with an enlightened master. No charge. JW Marriott, Marco Island. To register, scan code in ad on page 35.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21

the longest night of the year, Winter Solstice, with a meditative Himalayan sound bowl session. Reservations highly recommended. Refreshments provided afterwards. $20. House of Spirits Mystical Botanika, 12995 S Cleveland, Ste 108, Fort Myers. RSVP: 239-362-0628. HouseOfSpiritsShop.com.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 27

Thai Yoga Week – 6-8pm. Free introduction to Thai Yoga Class. Week also includes: Jan 28: Thai Self Massage & Joint Mobilization Yoga Workshop; Jan 29: Significance of Breath & Exercises in Thai Yoga Workshop; Jan 28-Feb 1: Traditional Thai Yoga/ In-Depth 30-Hour Workshop (Yoga Alliance and NCBTMB CEUs). Our Yoga Place, 8002 Mediterranean Dr, Estero. 239-360-2730. OurYogaPlace.com.

ongoing events daily

Tutankhamun: Return of the King Exhibit – Thru Mar. Closed Tues. Depicts the enigmatic, opulent age of 18th dynasty Egypt. The pharaoh’s sacred and personal possessions reconstruct Tutankhamun’s reign and the historic discovery of the tomb. IMAG History & Science, 2000 Cranford Ave, Fort Myers. 239-243-0043. theIMAG.org.

sunday

Love Basics – 8:30-9:30am. Perfect for the begin ning yogi. We move slowly, break down poses with lots of verbal alignment cues, use props and introduce pranayama and meditation. All levels wel come. Love Yoga Center, 4949 Tamiami Tr N, Ste 204, Naples. 239-692-9747. LoveYogaCenter.com.

monday

Yoga Nidra – 9:30-10:30am. With Jane Carroo. Shangri-La Springs, 27750 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. ShangriLaSprings.com. See news brief on page 9.

Kundalini Meditation – 6-7:15pm. 1st, 2nd, 4th Mon. Session topics will vary in which Adena channels high frequency energetics and light codes. Some sessions will have the addition of color baths to further open/heal chakra energy centers. $20.

Goddess I AM 600 Goodlette Rd N, Naples. 239228-6949. GoddessIAM.com.

tuesday

Walking Tours at Shangri-La Springs – 10-11am. Also Wed. With Cecelia Morales around the 4-acre garden with subtropical, tropical, annual and pe rennial crops. 27750 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. ShangriLaSprings.com.

Brunch at Shangri-La Springs – 10am-2pm. Tues-Sat. Featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients from their garden, along with locally sourced organic proteins. 27750 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. Shan griLaSprings.com.

Joyful Yoga – 11am-12pm. Also Thurs. With Tess Chiodo. Shangri-La Springs, 27750 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. ShangriLaSprings.com.

Vinyasa Flow – 5:45pm. With Kim. Love Yoga Center, 4949 Tamiami Tr N, Ste 204, Naples. 239692-9747. LoveYogaCenter.com.

Vinyasa – 6-7pm. With Kim Quan. Shangri-La Springs, 27750 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. Shan griLaSprings.com.

Restorative Yoga – 7pm. With Nancy. Love Yoga Center, 4949 Tamiami Tr N, Ste 204, Naples. 239692-9747. LoveYogaCenter.com.

Digging Deep – 7-8:30pm. 1st & 3rd Tues. With Jodi LaMure. Find a contemplative practice that suits your lifestyle using different tools such as meditation,

oracle cards, animal totems, different types of literature and art. Dec 6: Meditation; Dec 20: Celebrating Yule. $15. The Mystical Moon Bonita Springs, 8951 Bonita Beach Rd SE, Ste 255, Bonita Springs. RSVP: 239301-0655. TheMysticalMoon.com.

wednesday

Journey Dance – 9:30-10:30am. With Jane Car roo. Shangri-La Springs, 27750 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. ShangriLaSprings.com.

Qigong – 11am. With Sue. Love Yoga Center, 4949 Tamiami Tr N, Ste 204, Naples. 239-692-9747. LoveYogaCenter.com.

Meditation & Qigong – 1-2pm. Join JaySun (Ja son) Wechs to learn and practice the ancient art of qigong (Sheng Zhen form), a spiritual form of the practice. $15. Lotus Blossom Clinic, 6710 Winkler Rd, Ste 3, Fort Myers. To register: 239-277-1399. LotusBlossomClinic.com.

Crystal Bowl Meditation – 6:30-7:30pm. 2nd Wed. With Laurie Barraco. Unwind and de-stress. Align your chakras. $15. The Mystical Moon Ft Myers, 8890 Salrose Ln, Ste 107, Ft Myers. RSVP: 239939-3339. TheMysticalMoon.com.

A Search for God Edgar Cayce Study Group –6-8pm. Weekly study group meeting based on the Edgar Cayce readings. New members welcome. Free. Unity of Fort Myers Sanctuary, 11120 Ranch ette Rd, Ft Myers. 850-556-7604. JaneSelman@ gmail.com. UnityOfFortMyers.org.

Calming Mind for Body Rejuvenation – 6:308pm. Join Jenny Li Ciccone to learn natural healing at all levels by removing hidden mind blocks and clearing stuck energies in the body system. $100/4 sessions. Lotus Blossom Clinic, 6710 Winkler Rd, Ste 2, Fort Myers. To register: 239-277-1399. LotusBlossomClinic.com.

thursday

Crystal Bowls Sound Bath Meditation – 6:457:45pm. With Jenny Hong. Experience the healing power of sound vibration with quartz crystal singing bowls. $15. Lotus Blossom Clinic, 6710 Winkler Rd, Ste 3, Fort Myers. To register: JennyLotusBlos som@gmail.com. LotusBlossomClinic.com.

friday

Live Music – 6-9pm. Rotating list of local artists entertain guests in the courtyard. Free. Food & Thought, 2132 Tamiami Tr N, Naples. 239-2132222. FoodAndThought.com.

Crystal Bowl Meditation – 6:30-7:30pm. 1st, 2nd, 3rd Fri. With Laurie Barraco. Unwind and de-stress. Align your chakras. $15. The Mystical Moon Ft Myers, 8890 Salrose Ln, Ste 107, Ft Myers. RSVP: 239-939-3339. TheMysticalMoon.com.

saturday

Live Music – 6-9pm. Rotating list of local artists entertain guests in the courtyard. Free. Food & Thought, 2132 Tamiami Tr N, Naples. 239-2132222. FoodAndThought.com.

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ACUPUNCTURE

ACUPUNCTURE CENTER OF NAPLES

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

Licensed acupuncture physician with 28 years experience in acu puncture and Chinese medicine. Experienced in pain management, women’s health, insomnia, mi graines, digestion issues and much more. See ad, page 4.

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, di gestive and immune disorders. U.S. veterans: no cost with a V.A. referral.

MIND BODY SOUL ACUPUNCTURE

Dr. Christine Schierozek, DAOM, LAc 9371 Cypress Lake Dr, #14, Ft Myers, 33967 239-600-0039 • mindbodysoulacupuncture.com

Board-certified Doctor of Acupunc ture and Oriental Medicine, special izing in internal diseases, such as IBS, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s dis ease, bloating, weight gain, constipa tion, chronic headaches and pain. Acupuncture and herbal medicine without side effects. See ad, page 42.

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 Asso ciation, specializing in highly per sonalized 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 4.

BODYWORK

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

CDC guidelines followed (mask etc). Zero Balancing, Process Acupres sure, Reiki. Webinar classes all dis counted; call for registration. Reflex ology, SEVA Stress Release, Insomnia, MT’s get CEs. Free selfmassage video at AOHMassage.com

LUMINOUS HEALING

Tiffany Angelique Hume, LMT, CST, MSS Unwind.be

SchedulingTiffany@gmail.com 323-834-8125

Integrative Body, Mind, Spirit Ther apy: intuitive, in-depth physical, mental and emotional balancing. CranioSacral therapy, spiritual counseling, intuitive guidance, en ergy medicine, deep tissue-structur al balancing.

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

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, pro moting 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/Ox ygen/Ozone sterilized medical-grade water colonics, therapeutic, relaxing, chair, sports, prenatal massage, Cra niosacral/SER, Heart Centered thera py, 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, infra red sauna, ionic foot detox by AMD, BEMER sessions, Power Plate, Hyperbaric Chamber, PER 2000 PEMF and notary. MM7376.

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, spe cializing in compounding. He offers a personable approach in consulta tion, practicing with integrative medicine and fostering a relationship with the prescribing doctor; creating a “hometown” pharmacy for all of our patients.

DENTAL HEALTH

INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR DENTAL EXCELLENCE

THE

Yolanda Cintron, DMD 2021 E Commercial Blvd, Ste 208 Ft Lauderdale FL 33308 • 954-938-4599

GoNaturalDentistry.com

All phases of dentistry for optimum health, holistic, bio-compatible den tistry. Sedation dentistry. Removing of toxic metals, replacing them with bio-compatible materials. Laser dentistry for painless surgeries and extractions. Zirconia/ceramic im plants. Natural bone augmentation/plasma rich growth factor. Oral DNA testing. Add gums to receding gums.

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 in cludes protection while re moving dental materials plus consultation. All X-rays are digital and minimal. See ad, page 21.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

NAPLES CENTER FOR FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

Dr. Lindsey Berkson, MA, DC, CNS, DACBN, CAN

800 Goodlette Rd N, Ste 270, Naples 34102 239-649-7400 • NaplesCFM.com

Dr. Lindsey Berkson is a hormone scholar and functional medicine specialist focusing on hormones, anti-aging and medical nutrition at Naples Center for Functional Medicine. See ad, page 47.

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 47.

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 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 9.

HEALTHY DINING

FOOD & THOUGHT ORGANIC FARM MARKET & CAFÉ 2132 Tamiami Trl N, Naples 239-213-2222 • FoodAndThought.com

Open: Mon-Sat, 7am-9pm; and Sun, 8am-4pm. Florida’s only 100% organic market and café. Fresh produce delivered daily. Homemade breakfast, lunch and dinner. See ad, page 8.

HOLISTIC CENTER

ACCESS HOLISTIC HEALING & HYPNOSIS

Michele Durham, CHHP, AANWP, CH, MBA 840 111th Ave N, Ste 8, Naples, 34108 239-776-2211 • info@accessholistichealing.com AccessHolisticHealing.com

Certified Holistic Health & Hypnosis Practitioner specializing to rebalance the mind/body/spirit. Offering sound and light therapy for pain, medical-grade dry salt and infrared sauna, crystals, books and more. See ad, page 12.

METAPHYSICAL STORE

HOUSE OF SPIRITS

12995 S Cleveland Ave, Ste 108, Ft Myers 239-362-0628

HouseOfSpiritsShop@gmail.com Visit us on Facebook & Instagram

Intuitive readings, tarot/oracle decks, oils, incense, candles, books, statues, crystals, reiki, monthly psychic fairs, seances, classes and BioMat therapy. A warm atmosphere and positive energy with unique and unusual items to purchase. Se habla Espanol.

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 5.

NATURAL & 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.

MAGNETUDE JEWELRY

MagnetudeJewelry.com/LisaDoyle ljbluestar@hotmail.com 239-851-4729

We use the strongest Neodymium bio-magnets (4000 gauss) to at tach our “‘tudes” to our bases. These bio-magnets help to over come the harmful effects of EMFs by increasing cellular energy and vitality. Interchangeable, beauti ful and most are designed with powerful gems with your health in mind. See ad, page 6.

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, nu trient insufficiencies, toxic burden and imbalances in the body. See ad, page 12.

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 work ing with a nutrition coach. Let me help you get back on track for life without dieting! See ad, page 33.

PSYCHOTHERAPIST

PEACEFUL SUMMIT COUNSELING

Jennifer Vear Hoy, MS 1048 Goodlette-Frank Rd N, #201, Naples, 34102 • 239-450-8090

Specializing in grief/loss, assertive ness training, anxiety, anger man agement, addictions, depression and relationship problems. See ad, page 17.

classifieds

Fee for classifieds is a minimum charge of $25 for the first 20 words and $1 for each additional word. Must be pre-paid. Email listing, include billing contact info, by 10th of month prior to publication to: NAMClassifieds@NaturalAwakenings.com

OPPORTUNITY

BE YOUR OWN BOSS – Office space in small private Salon in North Naples Art District. Rea sonable, quiet, great clients established to share or not. Details: 239-877-9848.

SERVICES

START A CAREER YOU CAN BE PASSION ATE ABOUT – Publish your own Natural Awaken ings magazine. Home-based business, complete with

comprehensive training and support system. New franchises are available or purchase a magazine that is currently publishing. Call 239-530-1377 or visit NaturalAwakeningsMag.com/MyMagazine.

SOUNDS OF CELEBRATIONS & HEALING – by James-Steven Farnsworth. The Fiddle Flowers Fiddle Gram. Gift of 12 beautiful roses in a vase and gift card, plus a lovely mini-concert of violin/ fiddle music. Special intro price: $108 local deliv ery. Additional services: artistic violin performance: weddings and all special events. The Healing Violin: transformative sound therapy for the elderly and those affected by physical and mental disabilities. Grace ful Passages: Funerals and end-of-life celebrations. Call/text: 510-292-7786, JsfViolin@gmail.com. TheHealingViolin.com.

YOGA

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

Master Yoga Teacher and massage therapist with 28 years experience, serving Naples since 1999. Sundamaged skin repair clinician, Hawai ian Lomi Lomi massage, sports and neuromuscular therapy, cranio facial and TMJ relief, heal injuries. Improve posture: alignment-based yoga and posture classes.

A Fully Organic Spa

Tanya was inspired to go into organic skincare by her many celebrity clients, more then 20 years of experience in 5-star spas, and working at the world’s best skincare companies.

Tanya is a CIDESCO (Swiss) Diploma Holder, the highest qualification in the world of esthetics. She has worked in spas all over the world and was trained on many different massage techniques in Paris, Zurich, Versallet, and Helsinki.

Located in the very heart of downtown Naples Tanya performs customized facials at Organikos Skincare, Facial Spa, Tanya’s Signature. “The best way to create beautiful skin is to prevent problems using natural, organic products. Up to 60% of what you apply on your skin gets absorbed into your bloodstream, which then gets circulated around your whole body.”

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You can’t call Tanya’s treatments a facial—they’re a ritual! Every single month when she sends me a reminder for my next day treatment, I respond with, “I Can’t wait! She’s the Best!

~ MOrgaN, CLIENT OF 18 YEarS

OrganikOs

A Fully Organic Spa.

For appointments, text: (713)572-7710 email: tanya@organikos.us | www.organikos.us 800 5th ave. S. | Suite 201 #14 | Naples, FL Tanya Cohen, owner of organikos