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Breaking The Power The Art of Healing ‘Grid-Lock’ of Potluck Creative Therapy Aids Recovery

Time to Declare Energy Independence

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letter from publisher

Bless Mama Earth

mission

statement To empower individuals to live a healthier lifestyle on a healthier planet.

To educate communities on the latest in natural health and sustainability.

To connect readers with local wellness resources and events, inspiring them to lead more balanced lives.

Our annual Earth Day edition is always one of my favorite issues to orchestrate—not just because our team had so much fun tapping our deep roots to Gaia, the mother of all life, but also because Southwest Florida Earthlings have created so many beautiful ways to gather in community this month to celebrate and strengthen our shared connection with our living, breathing host planet.

What we eat, how and with whom contributes to the idea that we’re all in this together. We’re reminded in “Ocean Robbins on Personal and Planetary Health”, by writer April Thompson, that when we are making choices about our food, the ones that are best for us also happen to be the best for Mother Earth (page 42).

Thompson takes this a step further in another article that explores a growing trend across the nation and around the globe in “Potluck for the 21st Century: Breaking Bread, Building Community” (page 44). In today’s busy world, where more people are eating alone than ever, I found it inspiring to learn about some of the creative ways people are seeking to share mealtime.

We’ve been hardwired to eat together in our family tribes since the beginning of time. Growing up in a household of 10 people, I rarely experienced eating alone; as chaotic as that sometimes was to be in the family “soup”, I felt safe and connected. Today, I look for ways to create or join others for meals and conversation.

I had the pleasure recently of participating in an authentic farm-to-table dining experience at Inyoni Organic Farm, in North Naples. Leaving the noise and traffic of the city behind, I arrived just in time for Nick and Natalie Batty’s tour of their luscious farm, where Nick pointed out where our dinner ingredients were coming from.

At sunset, we all settled in at our beautiful table settings next to the fields that produced our food. By meal’s end, I felt thoroughly nourished on all levels from the fresh organic produce, heartfelt conversations with old and new friends and live music from Appalachian songstress Ash Devine, from Asheville, North Carolina—later topped off by a fireside group sing-a-long.

You’ll find plenty of enlightening and innovative ways to connect with people on the pages of Natural Awakenings this month. Special events not to be missed are the Health & Wellness Faire (page 23), the Spirit Festival (page16), the SpelLIFE Women’s Wellness Summit (page 21) and of course, all the Earth Day celebrations, starting on page 18.

So hug a tree, dip your toes in the Gulf of Mexico and thank Mama Earth for all her blessings. Say, “Yes!” to all the things that truly support you and every living thing.

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Contents 18 EARTH DAY

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SPOTLIGHTS SPECIES Protection Is the Focus of 2019 Campaign

34 NATIVE INTELLIGENCE Planting an Eco-Friendly Yard

36 LOVING NATURE Outdoor Adventures for Kids

38 THE ART OF HEALING Creative Therapy Aids Recovery

40 POWER SWITCH

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Taking a Home Off the Grid

42 OCEAN ROBBINS ON Personal and Planetary Health

44 POTLUCK FOR

THE 21ST CENTURY

Breaking Bread, Building Community

48 INTO THE WOODS

Hiking for Health and Happiness

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DEPARTMENTS 10 news briefs 17 event spotlight 24 health briefs 26 eco tip 28 action alert 30 therapy brief 32 community spotlight 44 conscious eating

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news briefs

Caring Medical Offers H3 Prolotherapy

Revive Psychology Begins Holistic Mental Health Counseling

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aring Medical Regenerative Medicine Clinics, in Fort Myers, provides natural, regenerative medicine techniques, one known as H3 Prolotherapy, a comprehensive injection technique that stimulates the body to repair painful areas of chronic pain cases, including post-whiplash and upper cervical spine instability. The treatment makes joint replacement or surgery unnecessary for most patients, as it addresses the root cause of osteoarthritis and other injuries especially to ligaments. The practice also provides platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and stem cell therapies.

“Most people who have tried supplements, acupuncture, physical therapy, bracing, oils, massage, cortisone injections and numerous other chronic pain therapies often have undiagnosed joint instability due to ligament laxity and leads to almost all joint pain conditions, including osteoarthritis, sciatica, headaches, nerve entrapment and much more,” says Katherine Worsnick, PA-C. “When the ligament strength is restored, chronic pain is alleviated permanently. Prolotherapy works with the body’s natural repair capabilities and directly stimulates repair and regeneration. It is the only treatment that restores ligaments.”

Location: 9738 Commerce Center Ct. For more information or to make an appointment, call 239-308-4747, email Info@CaringMedical.com or visit CaringMedical.com. See ad. page 37.

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eginning this month, Revive Psychology, owned by chief counselor Carol Roldan, is providing in-office holistic mental health counseling in both Naples and Fort Myers, along with telephone and online service.

The innovative practice follows the ancient medical paradigm that asserts that all aspects of the body—physical, mental, spiritual and ethereal—need to be simulCarol Roldan taneously nurtured and balanced, and shouldn’t be separated from each other during any stage of the healing process. Adults, couples and families that have mental, emotional, spiritual, social, professional or relationship issues can receive skilled and effective guidance.

Treatments are tailored to each individual’s needs using research-proven techniques that actively engage mind, body and spirit to relieve the symptoms related to depression, anxiety, trauma or any other mood disorder. The three main elements are reviving the mind with cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, visualization, sound therapy, meditation and hypnotherapy; the body with yoga, Pilates, dance therapy and aromatherapy; and the spirit with bioenergetic therapies, crystal therapy and the individual’s spiritual beliefs.

Locations: Naples Professional Center, 4933 N. Tamiami Tr., Ste 200; 12553 New Brittany Blvd., Ste. 32, Fort Myers. For more information or to make an appointment, call Roldan at 239-3305397, email RevivePsychology@gmail.com or visit ReviveOnline. org. See ad, page 75.

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he sixth annual SpelLIFE Women’s Wellness Summit, underwritten by A Euphoric Living Foundation, Inc., and èBella magazine, will be held from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., April 13, followed by a VIP luncheon until 2 p.m., at the Naples Community Hospital’s NCH Telford Education building. The event, which benefits The Shelter for Abused Women & Children of Collier County, promotes a proactive and preventive approach to health and wellness, providing area women with the education and resources to live physically, emotionally and financially richer lives.

Featured speakers include Loretta LaRoche, international stress management expert and author of eight bestselling books; Deb Logan, executive director of the Southwest Florida Blue Zones Project; Debbie Reeder, president and founder of Liv Labs; Carrie Sopko, certified Transformational Breath facilitator; Kelly Townsend, owner of Townsend Consulting Group, Inc.; and Denise Flood, a wellness educator.

Event sponsors include Blue Zones Project, Corvino & Corvino, Ciccarelli Advisory Services, Inc., Hughes Center for Functional Medicine, Florida Weekly and Natural Awakenings Collier Lee edition.

Tickets: $100 for VIP, $60 general admission. Location: 350 7th St. N. For more information or to register, call 239-5980961 or visit AEuphoricLivingFoundation. org or the SpelLIFE Facebook page. See ad, page 21.

Forest Therapy at Happehatchee Center in Estero

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ich in native plant life and nestled into the Estero River, the Happehatchee Center, in Estero, provides ample opportunities to experience the benefits of forest therapy. Also known as Shinrin-Yoku, the Japanese term for “taking in the forest atmosphere”, the center suggests visits on Fridays to meditate among the many trees or to enjoy one of their yoga classes in nature.

According to Taoist masters, the scope of trees’ energy goes far beyond turning carbon dioxide into oxygen; they can also absorb negative energy and transform it into positive evidenced through the phenomenon of earthing, or grounding.

Benefits of Shinrin-yoku can include boosts in immune system functioning, with an increase in the count of the body’s natural killer (NK) cells; reduced blood pressure and stress; improvements in mood, ability to focus, even in children with ADHD; recovery from surgery or illness, energy levels, sleep, energy flow; and capacity to communicate with the land and its species.

Location: 8791 Corkscrew Rd. For more information, visit Happehatchee.org. See ad, page 72.

Massage Green Spa Opens in North Naples

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assage Green Spa & Stretch Smart Infrared Therapy will hold a grand opening party from 3 to 7 p.m., April 11, in the Galleria Shops at Vanderbilt at 2355 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Suite 190, in North Naples. Activities include free treatments, drawings for an annual membership ($1,000 value) and 12 Stretch Smart Infrared Therapy sessions ($750 value), 10 percent savings on Image skincare products, B2GOF onehour massage/facial gift cards and complimentary aromatherapy enhancement sessions through April 14, along with other prizes plus food and refreshments.

This is the first location in Southwest Florida for the company, with 80-plus more nationwide. It’s owned and operated by 20-year Air Force veteran DJ Colquitt and his wife, BryAnn. For more information, call 239-920-2355, email MassageGreenSEFL@gmail.com or visit MassageGreenSpa.com. See ad, page 16.

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Free Information About Cannabis Oil in Fort Myers

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aura Cavanagh, a representative of Prime My Body, will give two free presentations, provide tastings and answer questions on cannabibiol (CBD)/cannabigerol (CBG) oil and how it can Laura Cavanagh help improve the brain and body from 4 to 7 p.m., April 18, at Panera Bread in central Fort Myers and April 23 at Panera Bread in south Fort Myers.

She relates that CBG, as the next generation of CBD oil, is a nano-sonicated, broad-spectrum hemp oil that offers faster absorption into the blood, brain and nervous system.

Cavanaugh adds that CBD/CBG oil can directly assist and support memory, mood and focus, immune system, emotions, normal cell growth, neuro function, energy, sleep, metabolism and digestion, endurance and exercise and injury recovery; slows and inhibits bacterial growth; relieves sad, anxious feelings, irritability, physical discomfort and inflammation; maintains healthy blood sugar levels; and more.

Locations: 5036 S. Cleveland Ave., near Page Field; 9970 University Plaza Dr., near Golf Coast Town Center. For more information, call Cavanaugh at 847-452-8357 or email LauraCavanaugh@comcast.net. See ad, page 39.

Life Transforming Workshops at Goddess I AM

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ichawn Cranor, an empowerment and communication specialist, motivational speaker and success coach, will lead a seven-week Life Transforming Workshop series from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Mondays beginning April 15 at Goddess I AM Healing & Arts Center, in Naples. Attendees will acquire essential keys for positive communication, learn how to recognize and

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release what no longer serves them, enjoy heightened feelings of worthiness, confidence, harmony and validation, discover how to attract abundance and positive experiences, and more.

Cranor has a unique ability to provide comfort and support in a way that encourages her groups to delve deeply into their personal issues, relieve their guilt and judgment for themselves and find peace and self-harmony, all while Richawn Cranor intertwining laughter, real stories and an always welcome uplifting perspective. Also a reiki master, Cranor feels blessed to have spent a few years with Native American friends participating weekly in traditional Inipi ceremonial sweat lodges.

Cost is $60/session. Location: 600 Goodlette Rd. For more information, including on potential discounts and scholarships, call 239-877-7792, email RichawnCranor@gmail.com or visit RichawnCranor.com. See ad, page 30.

Salary Negotiation Workshop for Women

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Salary Negotiation Workshop will be presented by the Greater Naples AAUW Charitable Foundation from 8:30 to 11 a.m., April 11, at the Community Foundation of Collier County building, in Naples. Attendees will learn how to negotiate salaries for a new job, raise or promotion.

Topics include identifying and articulating personal value, developing persuasive responses and other negotiating strategies, conducting objective market research to ascertain a target salary and benefits, and the current wage gap, in which women make 80 cents to every dollar a man makes.

The Greater AAUW Charitable Foundation promotes equality, education and development of opportunities for women and girls that enable them to realize their full potential.

Cost: $20. Location: 1110 Pine Ridge Rd., Ste. 200. To register, visit Eventbrite.com. For more information, email MimPenn@gmail. com. Also visit aauw.org. See ad, page 30.

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The Endocannabinoid System (ECS) is the most important physiologic system involved in establishing and maintaining health. Humans and animals alike have cannabinoid receptors on the cells surface and their role is crucial for homeostasis. Cannabidiol (CBD) acts upon these receptors to reduce symptoms for a wide range of illnesses.

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The process, which includes dermaplaning, non-invasive exfoliation, pore refining extractions, “corrective” serum infusion, anti-aging lip and eye infusion, and décolletage exfoliation and firming treatment, costs $299 throughout this month, more than 50 percent less than regular cost.

Benefits can include improving dark brown spots, stimulating collagen, increasing skin elasticity, calming rosacea, clearing acne, decreasing inflammation, removing unwanted hair and smoothening skin. The total experience includes a complete skin analysis and professional recommendation.

Location: 3066 Tamiami Tr. N., Ste. 302. For more information or to make an appointment, call 239-331-8266 or visit PurelyYouSpa.com.

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Genna to Present Special Workshop at Open Path

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incent Genna, MSW, known as the “triple power” psychic medium because of his extraordinary psychic abilities, academic credentials and charming and accessible delivery, will lead an Awaken Your Intuition and Inner Vision workshop that focuses on self-love and mastery from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., April 6, at Open Path, in Fort Myers ($25).

Attendees will learn how to awaken one’s innate ability to tap into intuitive nature, Vincent Genna discover how to use “universal information” to live a more authentic and powerful life, go beyond the limitations of the self and the boundaries of the mind and more.

Other events this month include Making Friends with Money meetings on the study and practice of prosperity principles from 6 to 8 p.m., April 3, 10, 17 and 24 ($15); Successful Living Series’ Power of Commitment on April 13 and Power of Be-Cause on April 27, both led by Rev. Denise Schubert from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. ($15); and a free meditation session in the Zen Den from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., April 9.

Location: Beacon Executive Suites, 8359 Beacon Blvd. For more information or to preregister (required for all paid events), call 239297-0129, email Info@OpenPath.com or visit OpenPath.Live. See ad, page 62.

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A Spirit Festival at Unity Church of Naples

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Spirit Festival, a curated gathering of many of the area’s best psychics, healers and speakers presented by Goddess I AM and Unity Church of Naples, will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., April 6, at the church. Participants can join yoga classes or meditations on the campus grounds, and then choose to engage a reader or a healer.

Inspirational lectures will be held in the sanctuary by Reverend Mark Lord.

Music will be offered in different venues with a final concert to wrap up the day.

Local vendors will display their unique creations and food will be available. All ages are welcome.

“A variety of spiritual practitioners will represent the many ways that people can interact with spirit,” says Beth Brown-Rinella, of Goddess I Am. “This festival will showcase a wide spectrum of healing modalities.”

Cost: $5 admission. Location: 2000 Unity Way. For more information, email GoddessIAMBeth@gmail.com or visit GoddessIAM.com.

Food Vendors Added to Health & Wellness Faire

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ood vendors nonprofit Hope Clubhouse of Southwest Florida, Irene’s Dream Juice Bar food delivery service and caterer Mindful Meals have been added to the Holistic Chamber of Commerce (HCC) of SWFL inaugural Health & Wellness Faire from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., April 6, at the Crowne Plaza Bell Tower, in Fort Myers. Hope Clubhouse will conduct plant-based food demos, Irene’s Dream will pour natural, cold-pressed juices and smoothies, and Mindful Meals will serve healthy meals.

Highlights include panel discussions, member-based exhibitions, demonstrations, yoga and qigong classes, Muscle Tuners and other movement classes. Specialists, practitioners, holistic products and services from members of the Fort Myers, Naples and Cape Coral Holistic Chamber chapters will present their services and products.

The faire, presented by Natural Awakenings Collier Lee, Zeta Global Radio and Muscle Tuners International, Inc., is sponsored by Lotus Blossom Clinic and Amare Global.

Admission is $5. Location: 13051 Bell Tower Dr. For more information or to obtain tickets in advance, call 239-785-0809, email FortMyers @HolisticChamberOfCommerce.com or visit HolisticChamberOfCommerce.com/ FortMyers. See ad, page 23.

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Mark Anthony the Psychic Lawyer

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analyst, psychic medium ark Anthony the and paranormal expert.

Psychic LawTouring nationwide, yer, also known as the Anthony uses his natural Psychic Explorer, is a abilities as a medium science-based evidential to connect random medium that bases his audience members with ability to explain the loved ones in spirit. existence of the after“When you sense the life and the reality of spirit communication on presence of a deceased quantum physics. This loved one, this is a confourth-generation psytact experience which is chic medium will be at real. Many people have them.

Spirit contact can Unity of Naples on April Mark Anthony be very subtle and over26 for a Circle of Light, which is limited to a private audience of 10 looked. Although I can help individuals to make a connection with a loved one who people, and on April 27 for an Evening of has crossed over, spirit contact will not Spirit Communication, which is open to take away the pain of what happened. For the public. some of the thousands of individuals I have Anthony is the author of the bestselldiscerned for, it has been an important step ing books Never Letting Go and Evidence in the healing process,” he says. of Eternity, which are published in several languages and recommended worldwide by Location: Unity of Naples, 2000 Unity Way, hospices and grief counselors. His famNaples. Cost: Circle of Light $200 in adily psychic legacy has been documented vance; An Evening of Spirit Communication on both sides back to the early 1900s. An $50 in advance, $55 at the door. For tickets, Oxford-educated attorney licensed to praccall 239-775-3009 or order at NaplesUnity. tice law in Florida, Washington, D.C., and org. For more information on Mark Anbefore the U.S. Supreme Court, Anthony thony, visit EvidenceOfEternity.com. See ad, has appeared on TV in The Doctors, as page 47. well as radio and in print media as a legal

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Protection Is the Focus of 2019 Campaign

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n April 22, eco-conscious citizens will come together again in communities across the country to celebrate Earth Day and work for the planet’s healthy, sustainable future. This year, the Earth Day Network (EDN) is asking people to join its Protect Our Species campaign to raise awareness of the crucial roles that plants and animals play in the ecosystem and the current threats faced by many of them.

The nonprofit cites that the world is facing the greatest rate of extinction in 60 million years because of human activity, including climate change, deforestation, habitat loss, trafficking and poaching, unsustainable agriculture, pollution and pesticides. But the good news, EDN says, is that the rate of extinctions can be slowed, and many of our declining, threatened and endangered species can still recover if we work together now. This will necessitate a united global movement of consumers, voters, educators, faith leaders and scientists that demands immediate action.

EDN is asking people to advocate for government policies that protect species and their habitats, and to continue to build on the worldwide efforts that embrace the value of nature.

It is also asking people to undertake such individual actions as adopting a plant-based diet and stopping pesticide and herbicide use. More information, including teach-in toolkits and facts on threatened species, from whales to insects, can be found at EarthDay.org.

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Help Southwest Florida celebrate and promote progress in species sustainability efforts by participating in these local Earth Day 2019 events.

Earth Day 24,901 Mile Run/Walk Challenge – Cape Coral April 1-30

The goal during this month is to collectively see how many times participants can run the distance of the equator: 24,901 miles. Organizers need at least 415 people to commit to run at least two miles a day for the month of to try to reach that number. Runners, walkers or joggers of all shapes, sizes and fitness levels may join this epic challenge. Recruit your friends, family and co-workers. Log your miles and report them via results page daily or weekly which will be tallied toward the overall goal.

Free participation; upgrade registration and receive an Earth Day official T-shirt, commemorative medal and pack of wildflower seeds. For more information, visit TheVirtualRunChallenge.com/virtual-race-event/ earth-day-24901-mile-challenge. Share your mission by tagging @VirtualRunChallenge and #VRCEarthDayChallenge.

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Collier County Solid and Hazardous Waste Management will accept hazardous household chemicals, rechargeable batteries, paints, used motor oil, tires, fluorescent bulbs, ink cartridges, cardboard, plastics #1-7, mercury-containing devices, aluminum electronics, ballasts and medical sharps and needles for disposal. Also, free tire recycling will be available, along with auto and home products and devices for recycling; free paper shredding by Adera On-Site Security Shredding; and clothing, shoes and books collected by Goodwill Industries for resale.

Six Collier County locations: Naples Recycling Drop-off Center, 2640 Corporate Flight Dr., Naples; North Collier Recycling Drop-off Center, 9950 Goodlette Rd. N., Naples; Marco Island Recycling Drop-off Center, 990 Chalmer Dr., Marco Island; Hazardous Materials Collection Center, 3728 White Lake Blvd., Naples; Collier County Fairgrounds, 751 39th Ave., NE, Naples; Immokalee Transfer Station, 700 Stockade Rd., Immokalee. For more information, call 239-252-7575.

Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens – Party for the Planet 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., April 6

One of more than 100 U.S. accredited zoos and aquariums participating in North America’s largest combined Earth Day celebration, the Naples Zoo will host conservation groups and local businesses that will discuss living more sustainably. Guests can enjoy education stations, free, Earth-friendly gifts from participating partners and a giveaway of 5,000 native sapling trees.

Free to Collier County residents. Location: 1590 Goodlette Rd., Naples. For more information, call 239-262-5409 or visit NaplesZoo.org.

Lee County Great American Cleanup a.k.a.

‘Earth Day Trash Bash’ 8 to 11 a.m., April 13

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booths that will inform participants about recycling at home as an outdoor family day. The iCo dance team and Oficina da Capoeira will perform. Taste of Immokalee will serve samples of their well-known salsa, plus a local food truck will be present.

Enjoy many children’s activities, other live performances and displays of art created by Immokalee students. Bring lawn chairs and picnic blankets.

Keep Lee County Beautiful 2018

sponsors to foster unity and strengthen bonds through county-wide beautification and improvement efforts, part of the nationwide Great American Cleanup effort.

Projects may include community gardens, habitat restoration, invasive plant removal, litter-free events, litter cleanups, landscape maintenance and planting, playground/park equipment restoration and tree plantings.

Location sites and event dates vary. For more information or to register, call 239334-3488 or visit klcb.org/great-americancleanup.html.

Conservancy of Southwest Florida Earth Day Festival 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 13

This event will include many vendors and environmental exhibitors showcasing fun, educational and entertaining family activities and experiences. Participants can enjoy live music, festival food, crafts, live animal programs and more. Eat, play and learn while experiencing the Conservancy Nature Center buildings and take an electric boat ride, rent a kayak or canoe or walk a nature trail.

Cost: $10 adults, $5 children 3 to 12, free for members. Location: 1495 Smith Preserve Way, off Goodlette Rd., Naples. For more information, call 239-430-2466 or visit Conservancy.org/events/earthday.

Earth Day 2019 ‘Recycling in Immokalee Our Home’ 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., April 13

The fifth annual Earth Day presented by the One by One Leadership Foundation, the Immokalee Pioneer Museum and community partners offers activities and informative

spray. Volunteers at a waterway cleanup site must provide their own watercraft.

Locations: Horton Park, Jaycee Park, Rotary Park and the Burnt Store Boat Ramp, in Cape Coral. For more information, call Keep Lee County Beautiful at 239-334-3488 or register at klcb.org/great-americancleanup.html.

Location: Immokalee Pioneer Museum at Roberts Ranch, 1215 Roberts Ave., Immokalee. For more information, call 239252-2611 or visit CollierMuseums.com/ calendar-event/earth-day-2019.

Earth Day Re-Use and Recycle Roundup

9 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 18 Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida encourages residents to bring gently used clothing, shoes and books, electronics, household items, computers and cell phones to donate. Also, free shredding of documents is offered by Goodwill Secure Shred. Residents can rid medicine cabinets and homes of unused, unnecessary or expired medicines with safe disposal by Drug Free Collier’s Operation Medicine Chest. Hazardous household chemicals, all types of batteries, latex and oil-based paints, used motor oil and filters and tires 18 inches or smaller, antifreeze, fluorescent bulbs, ink cartridges, cardboard, plastics #1-7, mercury-containing devices, aluminum electronics, ballasts and medical sharps and needles are also accepted for collection by Collier County Solid Waste Management.

Location: Naples Town Center parking lot, 3759 Tamiami Tr. E., Naples. For more information, call 239-252-7575.

Canal/Coastal Cleanup – Cape Coral 8 to 11 a.m., April 20

Part of the Keep Lee County Beautiful Cleanup, volunteers can help on foot, in kayaks or boats. Check in by 8 a.m.

Gloves, trash bags and litter pickers will be provided. BYO water, sunscreen, and bug

Happehatchee Earth Day

Earth Day Ceremonies at Happehatchee Center 1 to 6 p.m., April 20

Celebrate Earth Day with the public offering mini-meditation and yoga sessions, labyrinth walks, a plant sale/ exchange, vegan-friendly food and beverage options, local artisans, live music harmonized to 432 hz and Espiritu Maya/ traditional Mayan ceremony. Exhibitors include local artisans Red Gypsy Sew, Yoga Mama Soap Shop, Massage by Mario Reyes, Marta’s Jewelry, Subtropical Plant Nursery. Live Entertainment by The B432 Band and Espiritu Maya with traditional Mayan dancing followed by a community drum circle.

Free admission. Location: 8791 Corkscrew Road, Estero. For more information, 239992-5455, email TaraMindful108@gmail. com or visit Happehatchee.org.

Earth Day at the Refuge J.N. ‘Ding’ Darling National Wildlife Refuge

7 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 22

Visitors can bike or hike Wildlife Drive for free from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., with free bike rentals provided by Tarpon Bay Explorers.

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in the Visitor and Education Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – meet Bagzilla, too. Bring a bicycle for the Bike the Refuge Tour at 9 a.m.; or Birds and Wildlife Tour at 9:30 a.m. Beach Walk at 10 a.m.; Photo Walk or Horseshoe Crab Program at 11 a.m.; Gators and Crocs Program at 1 p.m.; and concludes with Refuge Cleanup at 2 p.m.

Visitors can watch films Straws at 9 a.m.; Bag It at 10 a.m.; Addicted to Plastic at 1p.m.; and Plastic Paradise at 2 p.m. Free gift if attendees ride their bike to Tarpon Bay Explorers.

Location: 1 Wildlife Dr., Sanibel. For more information, call 239-472-1100, ext. 236, or visit DingDarlingSociety.org.

Arbor Day Celebration and YMCA Healthy Kids Day 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., April 27

The city of Bonita Springs partners with Bonita Springs YMCA for their Healthy Kids Day event, featuring a poster contest (Kindergarten through eighth grade) with local schools, tree -planting ceremony, Tree City USA flag raising, and free milkweed for butterfly gardens.

The U.S. Forestry Service will give away free trees until they are gone. Arbor Day giveaways include bookmarks, pencils and pins to the kids.

Location: Bonita Springs YMCA, 27200 Kent Road, Bonita Springs. For more information, call 239-949-6262 or visit CityOfBonitaSprings.org.

Eco-Friendly Love Event Earth Day Benefit 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., April 27

Hosted by Mindful Morning Family Yoga, Sun Leaf and Mini Buddhas Kids Yoga, this event will feature eco-friendly vendors, food trucks, free face painting, cookies and crafts for kids, prizes and raes, demonstrations from local businesses and fitness studios and more.

Location: Cambier Park, 755 8th Ave. S., Naples. Vendors and food trucks interested in participating, email Sun.Leaf318@ gmail.com.

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The heavy use of household cleaning disinfectants may contribute to changes in infant gut bacteria and weight gain, reports a new study in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. University of Alberta researchers collected fecal samples and studied the gut health of 757 babies between the ages of 3 and 4 months; then restudied the children at 1 and 3 years old. They found that children in households that used disinfectants at least once a week had higher body mass index (BMI) scores and elevated levels of Lachnospiraceae, gut microbes linked in other studies to insulin resistance and metabolic disorders. Babies in households that used vinegar or other eco-friendly cleaners had lower BMI scores and much lower levels of a family of bacteria that includes E. coli.

By mixing food additives with human gut microbes in petri dishes, scientists at the Czech Republic’s Institute of Microbiology found that gut microbes with antiinflammatory properties were highly susceptible to being harmed by additives, while microbes with pro-inflammatory properties were mostly resistant. “We speculate that permanent exposure of human gut microbiota to even low levels of additives may modify the composition and function of gut microbiota, and thus influence the host’s immune system,” wrote the authors.

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Smoking Bans Lower Blood Pressure Non-smokers that live in areas that have banned smoking in public spaces such as restaurants, bars and workplaces have lower systolic blood pressure. In a Northwestern University study reported by the American Heart Association, blood pressure readings of 5,115 adults ages 18 to 30 in Birmingham, Chicago, Minneapolis and Oakland were taken over a 30-year period and correlated with changes in local laws that banned public smoking. A meaningful decrease in systolic blood pressure readings was found in non-smokers when no-smoking laws were enacted, indicating a reduction in heart disease risk.

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Sperm counts have plunged by half in the last 40 years among American and European men, according to a recent review of scientific studies. In a new doubleblind study of 56 infertile men, researchers at Iran’s Qazvin University of Medical Sciences found that curcumin, an active ingredient in turmeric, can boost sperm counts.

Each day for 10 weeks, half of the men took 80 milligrams of curcumin nanomicelle, in which curcumin is better absorbed; the other 28 were given a placebo. The researchers found that the curcumin significantly boosted sperm count and motility.

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Organic Mulch Is a Viable Waste Management Strategy Recycling yard waste rather than putting it in the trash transforms twigs, leaves, grass clippings and palm fronds into valuable compost, saving precious landfill space. Composting, an easy way to recycle yard waste, can be done at home by an environmentally friendly landscaping business or a local composting yard waste collection program such as those offered by Lee and Collier counties.

Composting, which involves the biodegradation of organic waste to humus, has the potential to lengthen the lifespan of a landfill by diverting approximately 25 percent of the waste stream (15 percent of this is estimated to be yard waste). Recycling yard waste back into the soil is an environmentally sound and economically viable management strategy.

Another method for processing yard waste is chipping brush into small fragments that biodegrade rapidly.

Typically, a wood chipper reduces the brush and other yard debris to mulch that can be used in landscape applications. Mulching mowers also recycle plant and wood fiber into the soil.

Manuel Valdez, owner of MPV Organic Lawn Care, located at 5426 Carlton St., in Naples, provides free, organic mulch with landscaping services. For more information, call 239-234-9299 or visit MPVLandg.com. See ad, page 52.

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Support Citizen Action Against Plastics Every minute, the equivalent of an entire garbage truck of plastic gets dumped into our oceans, reports the World Economic Forum. Many of the materials are disposable, single-use plastic products like straws, bags and Styrofoam containers, which some cities and towns have banned. This type of citizen action is increasingly blocked by the Plastic Industry Association (PIA), which has spent big money to successfully ban plastic bag ordinances in 10 states where 70 million Americans live. This means local communities are prohibited from taking effective action that could reduce the plastics that litter our streets and pollute our waterways.

The Sierra Club is calling on nine major corporations that are members of the PIA to withdraw from it with an online petition. So far, two have indicated they will not be renewing their memberships this year: Clorox (which owns companies like Burt’s Bees, Brita and Glad) and the Ascena Retail Group (which includes Ann Taylor and Loft).

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Tapas Acupressure Treatment Eases Phobias and Stress The Tapas Acupressure Technique (TAT), developed in 1993 by Tapas Fleming, a licensed acupuncturist in California, is a simple non-invasive process used to effortlessly dissolve past traumas, lessen stress, clear negative beliefs, fears and phobias, in addition to silencing the inner critic.

Also used to clear the emotional origins of physical disease and adverse childhood experiences, it consists of an easy pose that involves touching acupressure points on the face and head by placing the thumb and ring finger of either hand gently in the inner corners of each eye. The middle finger is then rested gently between the eyebrows in the area of the third eye. The other hand cradles the back of the head with the thumb resting in a parallel position at the base of the hairline, where the curve of occipital bone meets the neck.

Having previously identified the particular incident causing the anxiety, fear or stress the individual holds the TAT pose while putting attention on a set of specific statements that address the incident from different perspectives. The individual is instructed to refrain from intellectualizing or making judgments about the statements, relax and notice what happens. Generally, as the individual disengages from the emotional charge and enters the present moment, a physiological response such as yawning, sighing and a sense of releasing tension is felt in the body. The continuous playing story loop drops away and a new perspective as well as new behavior patterns emerge.

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The Unexpected Gift of an Illness How Dona Parker Found a New Career

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NATIVE INTELLIGENCE Planting an Eco-Friendly Yard

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by Avery Mack

aintaining a grassy yard or ornamental shrubs can be time consuming and less than ecofriendly. That’s why conservation-minded gardeners are turning to lush, native landscaping as an aesthetically pleasing alternative to spartan, water-free xeriscaping.

Native plants not only save water, they enhance local ecosystems by providing food and shelter for birds, bees, butterflies and wildlife. “Indigenous plants build healthy soil and retain and replenish ground water,” says Michael Fleischacker, chair of landscape architecture and environmental sciences at Delaware Valley University, in Doylestown, Pennsylvania.

Accustomed to the climate and nutrients in their habitat, they don’t need the extra fertilizer required by exotic transplants. Natives are also better equipped to fend off harmful insects, reducing the need for pesticides.

“When pests did show up, I used insecticidal soap and neem oil. Both are great ecofriendly remedies,” says Kimberly Button, an Orlando-based freelance journalist and author of The Everything Guide to a Healthy Home: All You Need to Protect Yourself and Your Family from Hidden Household Dangers.

A genuine indigenous plant in the U.S. predates European settlement. These natives grew in the wildlands of the regions where they evolved and adapted over hundreds or thousands of years.

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However, what’s wild isn’t necessarily native. These days, the woods and forests are rife with alien species that escaped from non-native gardens or were planted to perform some specific purpose that went awry.

Kudzu, for instance, was imported from Asia and installed along roadways to prevent soil erosion. The perennial vine, which can grow up to a foot per day, has become the plague of the South, rooting out native plants and toppling trees under the sheer weight of its smothering foliage.

In 2013, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a report summarizing numerous studies that concluded that non-native plants disrupt the food web and present a growing problem for “organisms that depend on native plants for food, shelter and places to rear their young.”

Natives vs. Nativars

While the harm caused by many invasive plants that evolved in a foreign habitat is well-documented and profound, the ecological impact of plant variations derived from native species—known as cultivars or nativars—is sometimes more subtle.

Cultivars have been developed to highlight specific traits, like larger blooms or longer bloom times. They may be bred for a stronger scent, or have the scent bred out of them in pursuit of another trait, making them less enticing to pollinators and wildlife.

Native varieties have longer growing seasons, a decades-long lifespan and tight plant groupings to prevent weed growth. ~Michael Fleischacker One drawback to cultivars is what those “improved” traits can affect. “The native serviceberry (Amelanchier) has small, bright red berries birds love to eat,” Fleischacker says. “Because they add color to a winter yard or are used for wreaths and décor, cultivars were bred to produce larger berries. Birds choke on the bigger berry, unable to swallow them.”

A current, multi-year research project at the Mt. Cuba Center’s native botanical gardens in Hockessin, Delaware, is seeking to determine whether certain cultivars are as attractive to insects as their native counterparts.

What’s certain, say the experts: A gardener can’t go wrong with indigenous plants. “Native varieties have longer growing seasons, a decades-long lifespan and tight plant groupings to prevent weed growth,” Fleischacker says. Despite the perception by some that natives are boring, they can be showier than their cultivar cousins and also thrive in their region’s unique conditions.

“I keep my yard as natural as possible to co-exist with my neighbor, the Hiawatha National Forest, and its small animals and birds,” says Monica Cady, co-founder of the Herbal Lodge and a member of the Sault Ste. Marie Chippewa tribe in Hessel, Michigan.

Going Native

Transitioning to native landscaping isn’t as daunting as it might seem. Small changes can make a difference, and local plant nurseries can assist. Some may have a staff horticulturalist to help distinguish the natives from the nativars and to steer gardeners clear of invasive, water-guzzling, nutrient-needy non-natives that will spread quickly and overwhelm the landscape.

Going native isn’t an all-or-nothing proposition, says Fleischacker. “Consult a local nursery or landscaper about adding natives to the mix. There are plants that love shade or sun, dry areas or damp.”

When planning, look past what’s trendy. “The ecosystem is set up to protect and promote beneficial insects and pollinators,” says Button. What was old can be new again.

photo by Kimberly Button

Connect with freelance writer Avery Mack at AveryMack@ mindspring.com.

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All kids like creating special places, going on adventures, befriending animals, following maps and paths, and so on. ~David Sobel

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etting kids off the couch and into the great outdoors can be a challenge when they tend to be better acquainted with the popular Angry Birds video game characters than with the real warbling ones. Unfortunately, studies show that digital devices, parental work overload and media-stoked fears of the outside world are currently making our kids nature-deprived.

Yet, they have an instinctive love of the outdoors, experts agree. “When given free access to nature, children’s play follows the same patterns all around the world,” says prominent environmental educator David Sobel, author of Wild Play: Parenting Adventures in the Great Outdoors. “All kids like creating special places, going on adventures, befriending animals, following maps and paths, and so on.”

The more we encourage them, the more likely they’ll discover the thrills of the natural world—and numerous studies show

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that they’ll then be calmer and less stressed, better able to concentrate and less likely to be obese. Kids also are more “responsive and connected” when they are talking outdoors with adults than talking indoors, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology.

Here are some simple outdoor ideas to get started:

Build fairy houses. In a park, forest or backyard, ask the child to find a quiet spot, like the base of a tree or under a bush, and build a tiny house using only their imagination and natural materials such as sticks, bark, grass, pebbles, feathers and pinecones. “The fun is ageless and connects you to nature in magical and memorable ways,” says Tracy Kane of Maine, whose website, FairyHouses.com, offers ideas and books.

Befriend a bug. Help them look for

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leaves, then ask them to draw them. Back home or at the library, kids can search in guidebooks or online to learn the critters’ names and traits.

Engage in real-life tweets. Show them how to listen carefully for bird songs and count how many different ones they hear. See if they can imitate the tweets or find words that describe them. Check out a bird-song beginner’s guide at Audubon. org/news/a-beginners-guide-common-birdsounds-and-what-they-mean.

Try geocaching. This game for older

Attiyya Atkins, a mother of four in Pompano Beach, Florida. “Mostly it’s self-play, but I come out sometimes and teach them about nature, or we do art projects with leaves, rocks or dirt. It’s always naturally fun, and they’re pretty tired afterwards!”

Time It. Simply set the timer for an

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kids requires them to use their phones as a GPS to find tiny treasure boxes that have already been hidden all over the countryside. “Most boxes have small trinkets to swap and a tiny book to sign their name,” says Smith.

hour, open the door into the back yard and let the kids “go at it,” as does writer

Create mud art. “Make a batch of mud and use it to create sculptures, paint a masterpiece or just use it to jump in and get messy with,” suggests MaryEllen Mateleska, director of education and conservation at the Mystic Aquarium, in Connecticut.

Make dolls and critters. Kids can

use hibiscus or hollyhock flowers and toothpicks to make dolls with flowing skirts. Or they can collect leaves of different shapes and sizes and glue them together to create leafy creatures. “You can take it an extra step by inventing a story and creating a one-of-a-kind storybook,” says Mateleska.

Grow a garden. Using a kid-sized plot of land—it can even be a big pot of dirt— give them a trowel, a watering can and easy-to-grow seeds such as radishes and carrots. Not only will they get exercise, a Texas A&M University study shows gardening makes kids more likely to choose veggies for snacks.

Invent a cozy hideaway. Under the

limbs of a big tree, old blankets and pillows can be used by a child to build a “secret” hiding place, stocked with lemonade, apples and fun books.

Incorporate digital delights. Rather than competing with digital devices, integrate them into the nature experience.

“A phone app like iNaturalist lets kids take a picture and will identify the creature or plant for them,” says science teacher Jemma Smith, of The Education Hotel, a UK-based tutoring service. “Or have them take three artistic pictures of nature.”

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THE ART OF HEALING Creative Therapy Aids Recovery

by Marlaina Donato

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or decades, creative expression has been a valuable tool in healing, and expressive arts therapy—the integrated application of two or more art forms—is now considered a life-changing modality for veterans and anyone else struggling with anxiety or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Also called creative arts therapy, this form of psychotherapy helps patients to process and express what is often beyond verbal language using music, art, dance, theater and writing as its primary modes of communication. “Individuals need no previous arts experience in order to benefit

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from working with a certified creative arts therapist,” explains Azizi Marshall, founder and CEO of the Center for Creative Arts Therapy, in Downers Grove, Illinois.

The National Intrepid Center of Excellence—an outpatient clinic specializing in traumatic brain injuries at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, in Bethesda, Maryland—ranks creative arts therapy among the top five most effective approaches in helping veterans.

A study of combat veterans and creative arts therapy conducted at Concordia University, in Montreal, reported considerable

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progress, especially in areas of expressing emotions resulting from trauma and gaining understanding of symptoms such as depression, thoughts of suicide and insomnia.

Psychotherapist Cathy Malchiodi, Ph.D., has authored several books, including The Art Therapy Sourcebook, and uses expressive arts therapy in her Louisville practice. “I’ve worked with soldiers for the past 10 years, and find that much of their healing comes about through telling their stories on stage or participating as an actor within a play or improvisation.” Malchiodi also incorporates mindfulness practices, visual arts, music and some simple forms of yoga in her sessions.

Creative Arts Therapy for Multiple Diagnoses

Expressive arts therapy is also making a positive impact on those suffering from panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder, addictions, eating and attention disorders, dementia and chronic physical illness.

“Creative arts therapy can be used across life challenges; for example, dance or movement therapy has supported women with breast cancer and eating disorders,” says Marshall, who has also witnessed the power of drama therapy to help reduce feelings of fear in clients diagnosed with anxiety and PTSD. A 2015 study at Butler University, in Indianapolis published in the Journal of Speech Pathology & Therapy shows the significant effects of theater arts on individuals with autism spectrum disorder. “Creative

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arts therapy can be successful in supporting children with autism, especially ways to practice social skills,” says Marshall. “The drama therapist uses role play, improv and games in order to facilitate interpersonal communication.”

Dopamine and Creating Art

The multitasking neurotransmitter dopamine is one of the brain’s natural antidepressants and plays a key role in feeling pleasure and reinforcing habits. It reaches its highest levels during the initial stages of love, observing something of beauty or creating art.

A recent Drexel University study published in The Arts in Psychotherapy shows the neurological effects of drawing, coloring and simple doodling. Increased circulation in the area of the brain correlating to pleasure and reward was evident, and this dopamine-dominant response is responsible for decreasing symptoms of anxiety and increasing feelings of joy and accomplishment.

Psychotherapist Doreen Meister, in Oakland, California, encourages her clients to focus on the process of creating, rather than the result. “Expressive therapies are an extension of the selfdiscovery continuum. I often hear, ‘I draw like a 2-year-old.’ To this I say, ‘Great! Draw like a 2-year-old!’ I believe that somewhere, many of us are told that creative expression must be a certain way.

Creativity is a natural state, a human quality that we are born with, and the product of creation is not as important as the process.”

Creativity from a clinical perspective allows for new emotional vantage points, distance from situations and viewing experiences through a different lens. “Bringing in creativity offers a wider palette of tools or access points, and gives us another way to understand ourselves,” says Meister. “Creativity as a life force is accessible to all of us.”

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It’s turned out to be one of the best investments we’ve ever made—financially and environmentally.

Power Switch Taking a Home Off the Grid

by Jim Motavalli

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esse Stafford and Alyssa Craft quit their jobs in 2015, bought five acres of remote land far away from utilities and began building their 36-foot-by-36-foot timber frame home from scratch. Next up was a septic system, then a clean water source and, of course, alternative energy.

Their rooftop solar panels are backed up by a reliable Honda generator.

They had some setbacks, which is to be expected. Now they’re blogging about it. “We didn’t want corporate jobs, we didn’t want to live in the city, commute to work or have a mortgage payment,” they write in their online homestead journey at PureLivingForLife.com.

Off-the-grid living has become downright fashionable, especially for the eco-conscious. But leaving the rat race isn’t easy, and it’s not for everyone. Yet, anyone that wants to become more energy-independent can succeed without moving to an isolated cabin; and there’s never been a better time, because prices keep coming down and technology keeps improving. Choosing the best option depends on several factors, including the specific residence, climatic zone, town and neighborhood.

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Preliminary Considerations Power source: Choose from among

solar ($12,000 to $50,000, depending on the system’s size), wind ($6,000 to $22,000, including installation) or geothermal ($20,000 to $25,000).

Ample resources: Find out if there’s steady wind, plentiful sun, a place to install geothermal pipes and whether the home is properly oriented for solar without obstruction by trees or tall buildings.

Electricity needed: Get a quick average

by adding up the wattage of all appliances, and then add 50 percent. The American average is 10,000 kilowatt-hours annually, although frugal folks can make do with less.

The local utility company can also estimate energy needs based on past usage.

Realize that alternative energy doesn’t need to be an all-or-nothing proposition.

For instance, a solar system doesn’t have to power the whole house. A smaller and cheaper array with battery backup can be connected to essential services like the water heater, refrigerator and electric stove, with the grid handling heavier loads. Ad-

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vantages are lower upfront cost and access to the grid when needed.

Connecting to the grid makes sense for all alternative power sources, because wind and solar are intermittent, and don’t always provide power. Also, most states offer net metering, which requires the local utility to pay for the electricity a homeowner puts back into the grid.

Solar: Plunging Costs

Solar panels for electricity, usually made of silicon, consist of photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight into direct current (DC). Their cost has come down dramatically in recent years. In January, the average solar panel cost $3.14 a watt, a bottom line of roughly $18,000 with a six-kilowatt system big enough for most homes. The price fell 6.5 percent from January 2018, reports EnergySage.com, a solar vendor pricing source. A federal tax credit covers 30 percent of the cost, so the out-of-pocket cost for a system would be approximately $13,000 if installed before year’s end, when the full residential tax credit is available. Partial tax credits will be available until they are phased out in 2022.

Ron Blumenfeld, a retired doctor in Fairfield, Connecticut, serves on his town’s sustainability task force and “went live” with his rooftop installation six years ago.

“It’s turned out to be one of the best investments we’ve ever made—financially and environmentally,” he says.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is working toward residential solar to generate power at just five cents per kilowatt-hour by 2030, which means it will be far cheaper than grid electricity.

Consumers can either buy a system outright or—as a popular alternative—lease the system with no upfront costs. Leasing companies like SolarCity (now part of Tesla) pioneered this approach, in which consumers agree to buy electricity from the system installed on their roof.

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~Ron Blumenfeld, a six-year solar convert in Fairfield, Connecticut

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Whether to add the extra expense of battery backup is important. A pair of Tesla Powerwalls will cost about $14,000 installed and store enough electricity to power a home for seven days. It’s suitable for people looking to go off the grid because the sun doesn’t always shine, and power generated on sunny days can be stored and used when it’s overcast.

Off-the-grid solar is not just for those living in sun-rich states. Installers can look at a property—often remotely, through applications like Google Earth—and determine if solar is appropriate. Sometimes a few trees will have to be sacrificed, but the benefits are manifold, and not just because there will be power during grid blackouts.

Wind: If the Resource is Right

Wind power accounted for the largest share of renewable energy growth in 2017, reports the International Energy Agency, but it’s in its infancy for homeowners, partly due to an average cost of $48,000 to $65,000 per installed project. Residential turbines have been installed in all 50 states, but many parts of the U.S. have marginal resources. Check the Department of Energy wind resource guide for local data at WindExchange.Energy.gov.

The best-case scenario is strong winds plus few neighbors close to a large property (and lenient zoning laws). Wind may work for the 19.3 percent of the population that lives in rural areas and the 21 million American homes built on properties of an acre or more.

However, it isn’t for everyone. James Weston, of Greene, Maine, installed his turbine 10 years ago, and considers his rooftop solar panels a better investment. “By the time you put up your 100-foot tower to get the tower above the tree line and optimize the wind resource, the return isn’t there,” he says, noting that his savings from the turbine amount to a few hundred dollars a year.

Bergey WindPower, maker of the 10-kilowatt BWC Excel 10 turbine ($31,770), recommends that a property have at least a 10 mph average wind speed, coupled with high electricity prices of 10 cents per kilowatt-hour or more. Also consider the neighbors: The system’s turbine is typically installed on an 80-to-100-foot tower, and so-called “viewshed” objections

Residential wind power is in its infancy in the U.S. have taken down many projects (including Cape Wind, in Massachusetts).

With annual maintenance, the DOE reports that small wind turbines should last about 20 years, the same basic lifespan as solar panels. The federal production tax credit for wind is available this year, but won’t be available afterwards. Some states offer incentives. A useful small wind guidebook can be found at WindExchange.

Energy.gov/small-wind-guidebook.

Geothermal: Available Anywhere

Some common misconceptions about home geothermal are that consumers need to live in one of the planet’s “hot spots” (think Iceland, California or Utah). But the truth is the Earth’s temperature just below the surface almost anywhere is a constant 45 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit, and the Northeast and Midwest have the highest geothermal adoption rates.

Geothermal doesn’t necessarily require a large piece of property. Local geology will be a factor in siting and sizing the system.

Geothermal systems use underground pipes filled with refrigerant that absorbs warmth from the ground through a heat exchanger. In summer, that same underground temperature can be tapped to cool

a home, combining heating and air conditioning in one system.

While it necessitates a relatively high upfront cost, low operating costs mean the systems can pay for themselves in less than 10 years. Most include a ground-source heat pump with a 50-year warranty. For a 2,500-square-foot home, an average offthe-electrical-grid system will cost $20,000 to $25,000 to install. Bill Martin, in Quincy, California, runs an efficient three-ton geothermal system installed in 2014. “It’s been a very good experience,” he says. “I’m ecstatically happy.”

The same 30 percent federal tax credit that applies to solar also applies to geothermal for systems installed by 2020. States also provide incentives. A detailed guide on availability is available at Tinyurl.com/ GeothermalHeatPumpListing.

Special Considerations

Buildings, especially older structures, are usually sieves in terms of energy loss, so before investing in a system, check to see if the local utility provides free energy audits.

Even if it’s not free, it’s worth finding out if the home needs new windows or strategically applied insulation.

There are scammers in every field, and alternative energy is no exception. Ask providers for references to previous customers and check for online cautions from the Better Business Bureau, Yelp and others.

Alternative energy in any form can save money and precious resources. Explore the options thoroughly and choose wisely before pulling the plug.

Jim Motavalli, of Fairfield, CT, is an author, freelance journalist and speaker, specializing in alternative energy, clean automotive and other environmental topics. Connect at JimMotavalli.com.

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roperties with moving water have a fourth sustainable power source available to them: hydroelectric.

If opting to harness the energy in a nearby flowing stream or river, 10-kilowatt microhydropower systems can power even large homes. They combine piping from the water source to a turbine, pump or waterwheel with an alternator or generator, regulator and wiring.

According to Home Power magazine, a fully installed hydro system for the average use of a modern household might cost $20,000 to $100,000.

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What connections do you see between personal and planetary health?

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choices that are best for us personally also happen to be best for the planet. Eating a plant-based diet, organically grown when possible, is not only linked to the best statistical outcomes for long-term health and well-being, it also helps ensure healthy topsoil, water and a stable climate for future generations.

In what ways have you seen members of the Food Revolution Network transform their communities?

We hear incredible stories from members all over the world who are seeing radical changes in their health—reversing heart disease, losing weight, gaining energy and mental clarity. And we also hear inspiring stories of people turning food deserts into wonderful oases of healthy living; for example, Ron Finley, in South Central Los Angeles, who is known for saying that drive-throughs kill more people than driveby shootings in his neighborhood.

He planted vegetables for the community in the curbside dirt strip in front of his home—and got cited by the city for it. He ended up getting the laws changed, and has since started The Ron Finley Project to create an urban community food hub where the community can come together to plant, learn and nourish themselves.

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In many situations in life, we have to compromise—but when it comes to food, the choices that are best for us personally also happen to be best for the planet.

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What are some ways busy people can connect with like-minded individuals to support healthy lifestyle and diet changes?

Start by finding out if you have loved ones who do share your food values, and nurture those relationships. Lean into those healthy relationships; you might be surprised how many people around you are also quietly trying to achieve similar goals.

You can also ask friends and family to be a food ally; even if they are not a full participant in your health regimen, they might be a fan or friend. That can mean preparing particular foods if you come for dinner or simply checking in on how you are doing with your goals and commitments.

You can widen your circle of healthy eating through meal swaps or other shared meal programs. It’s always easier to cook in larger quantities, and there is the added benefit of greater social connection with shared meals.

If you are looking for new friends and allies, it helps to connect to organizations that are already promoting healthy food hubs. There are many listed in the back of 31-Day Food Revolution.

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I advocate for people’s right to make their own choices about what they need. My goal is to help facilitate people’s choices, and to do so with compassion.

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~Jared Gold, co-founder of MealTribes

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mericans are eating alone more than ever, with adults going solo for nearly half of all meals, according to consumer research consultants at the Hartman Group. Yet, fellowship-minded foodies are bucking the trend by finding new and unique ways to bring strangers, colleagues and friends together for healthy, home-cooked meals.

Meal sharing not only builds community and camaraderie; it can also save time and money and minimize food waste.

Eating with others can also encourage mindful consumption, a boon to physical and mental health. A number of emerging ideas and platforms from around the block to across the globe are helping singles and families young and old connect over food.

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doesn’t like dinner parties or potlucks?” says Jared Gold, co-founder of MealTribes, in Washington, D.C. Within two years, MealTribes has grown to more than 200 members that can host or join potlucks via a private Facebook group open to area residents in their 20s and 30s. To encourage participants to be fully present, the group encourages guests to leave their phones in their bags.

Instead of strict food do’s and don’ts, MealTribes encourages attendees to bring a contribution that makes them proud. However, guests are discouraged from bringing alcohol in lieu of a food dish to avoid it becoming the focus of the table.

“Lasting friendships and business opportunities have come from our potlucks,” says Gold. “Even skeptics have come away from events feeling like they got the best-case scenario; nice people, homey environment, with good food and conversation.”

Jay Savsani, co-founder of Meal Sharing, in Chicago, got the idea for the

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“Airbnb of meals” after seeking out a home-cooked dinner while backpacking in Cambodia. He was invited to a farm feast in the countryside, connecting with local hosts over great conversation and delicious food. “I returned home wanting to find a way to use technology to recreate that serendipitous moment,” says Savsani.

Today, the platform uses technology to connect curious diners with affordable, home-cooked meals in 150 countries. “The concept is open; we encourage hosts to make whatever they believe in,” says Savsani. “That can be a top chef serving nine-course meals or a simple spaghetti someone offers for a few bucks or even free.”

Savsani says the meal becomes secondary to the deeper social interactions that can manifest through these gatherings. “We even got an inquiry from a local fire department interested in hosting meals to get to know people in the community better.”

Organically Grown Gatherings

Lilia Fuquen, who directs the Food and Community project in Virginia, participates in several gatherings intended to nurture community through food. Fuquen’s project aims to bring people across the state together to document, celebrate and share traditional, contemporary and emerging foodways, initiating a deeper conversation about and the connections between food, place, culture and community.

Last fall, the project convened more than 200 people around a feast celebrating indigenous foods, people and foodways in Virginia. The meal was prepared from locally farmed and foraged ingredients representative of the diverse native culinary traditions of the region, including greens,

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Even skeptics have come away from events feeling like they got the best-case scenario: nice people, homey environment, with good food and conversation.

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We even got an inquiry from a local fire department interested in hosting meals to get to know people in the community better. ~Jay Savsani, co-founder of Meal Sharing mushrooms, wild rice and fish sourced from fields, forests and streams.

On a more grassroots level, an intergenerational family potluck dinner “helps create community and a sense of family among people who often live far from blood relatives,” says Fuquen, who lives on a small farm outside Charlottesville, Virginia.

The workplace can also be a great place to break bread together, says Fuquen.

Her office enjoys hosting the Souper Club, where co-workers each bring a key element like salad fixings, a loaf of bread or a pot of soup to enjoy together—away from their desks.

Rebecca Shaloff, a fundraising consultant in Washington, D.C., has participated in work lunch swaps, which she says promote camaraderie, new food discoveries and healthy eating. She also takes part in a closely knit monthly supper club of four young families in her neighborhood.

“We all value each other’s friendship and company, but there’s something about coming together for dinner that makes us feel more like family than friends,” Shaloff says.

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When effectively applied, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), continuously practiced for thousands of years, can help heal health issues because its principles, theory and healing practices reflect and harmonize with the relationships that exist within natural law. For example, in TCM, the body is considered an integrated, miraculously complex, interrelated whole system powered by life force known as qi (energy).

Acupuncture

A recognized modality for the relieving discomfort associated with a variety of conditions, including pain, acupuncture balances the flow of qi running through the body via meridian pathways. Tiny,

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sterile, disposable needles are inserted into specific points along the meridians.

Auricular Therapy

Auricular therapy is a technique widely used to treat addictions, mood disorders, headaches, obesity and insomnia, as well as musculoskeletal and central nervous system disorders. Treatment consists of using small, metal-plated magnetic beads or vaccaria seeds to needle respective acupuncture points on the ear.

Cupping

Cupping is a less-recognized 3,000-year-old technique that uses small cups as suction devices placed on the skin to loosen muscles, encourage blood flow and sedate the nervous system. It can be used to relieve back and neck pains, stiff muscles, anxiety, fatigue, migraines, rheumatism, respiratory conditions and congestion from a common cold. It can also be used to control asthma.

Moxibustion

Moxibustion is a form of heat therapy that uses a smoldering moxa stick made of dried plant materials. The moxa is burned very near the surface of the skin to warm and invigorate the flow of qi in the body and dispel certain pathogenic influences.

Dabney also offers herbal and nutritional evaluations. She is in-network with United Healthcare and Veteran’s Choice HealthNet, and accepts most insurance plans. Now in the credentialing process, she will soon be accepting Humana Medicare and Medicaid.

Trim & Tone Med Spa is located in the Marquesa Plaza at 13020 Livingston Rd., Ste. 16, in Naples. To make an appointment, call 305-967-0626 or email DraMonica13@ gmail.com. See ad, page 50.

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Into the Woods

Hiking for Health and Happiness

by Marlaina Donato

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Walking and hiking

any of us with even short intervals balance the body equate fitness of walking. Individuals with going through natural move- in the study that walked to the gym, but a good six hours a week lowered ment, oxygenation hike in a natural environtheir risk of dying from of the cells and the ment can foster unique cancer and cardiovasuse of our muscles benefits for both body cular and respiratory as they were designed disease. It also shows that and psyche.

Hiking or walking just two hours of walking to be used. outdoors not only proper week could signifi~Dami Roelse motes heart health, helpcantly improve health. ing to balance both blood “Walking and hiking sugar and blood pressure, it increases hip balance the body through natural movebone density to help reduce fractures, ment, oxygenation of the cells and the use according to research on postmenopausal of our muscles as they were designed to be women from the ongoing Nurses’ Health used,” says Dami Roelse, of Ashland, OrStudy. Navigating uneven terrain also egon, author of Walking Gone Wild: How necessitates lateral movement, which can to Lose Your Age on the Trail. “Walking is strengthen core muscles and improve balin our genes; DNA molecules need to be ance more significantly than working out stimulated regularly to express themselves, on a treadmill or cycling. and walking does just that. It also improves mood and cognition.”

Walk and Live Longer The beauty of hiking is that it offers Any kind of walking can be a great boon a tailored experience according to ability to health. Recent research by the Ameriand personal interests. Day hikes, whether can Cancer Society involving 140,000 oldin the countryside or in urban botanical er adults correlates a lower mortality rate gardens or parks, are uplifting and ideal for

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any fitness level.

Longer or overnight treks with a backpack of supplies offer healthy challenges and opportunities for total immersion in nature.

Bringing the kids on a hike offers family fitness time and a healthy way to unplug from technology and sneak in a fun learning experience about local flora and fauna.

Trek for a Healthier Brain

Exercise stimulates feel-good neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin, but getting a workout in a natural setting fortifies the whole nervous system. A 2015 study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Science led by Stanford University researchers shows that walking in nature for 90 minutes decreases activity in the subgenual prefrontal cortex, the region of the brain most affected by depression. In contrast, individuals that walked in an urban environment did not reap the same results.

Another 2015 study published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology shows that nature walks improve memory and decrease anxiety in teens.

The Japanese philosophy of shinrin-yoku, or “forest bathing”, woven into Japanese Shinto and Buddhist traditions, has become an important part of science-based health care in Japan. A significant 2009 study by Japanese researchers published in Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine shows that just 20 minutes of walking in the woods decreases stress hormones. Forest bathing

has also been shown to speed postoperative healing, improve concentration in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and fortify immunity with an increased number of NK, or natural killer cells.

Naturalist Melanie Choukas-Bradley, in Washington, D.C., knows about Mother Nature’s therapeutic gifts firsthand.

“I participated in some of the health research both in the field and the lab during a forest bathing trip to Japan,” says the author of The Joy of Forest Bathing: Reconnect with Wild Places & Rejuvenate Your Life. “My vital signs were checked before and after shinrin-yoku walks, and in the lab my brainwaves were measured while viewing urban and forest scenes. My blood pressure was lower after every walk, and my brainwaves calmed while viewing forest scenes.” Choukas-Bradley emphasizes that forest bathing doesn’t require a forest setting, noting, “You can forest bathe in the desert, at the beach or even an urban park during a lunch break.”

Hitting the trails can also help us see life from another perspective. “Forests are living, breathing organisms. Mountains transcend my humanness,” muses Roelse. “It’s both a humbling and uplifting experience.”

Marlaina Donato is the author of several books on spirituality and clinical aromatherapy. She is also a composer. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

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he most common words that the majority of individuals use when talking with their doctor or therapist about pain are hurt, ouch, sharp, dull, achy and burning. A certified muscle system specialist (CMSS), which is an exercise professional with specific education and training that leverages the relationship between the qualities of an individual’s muscle system and how they feel, views pain as an information management issue with words as the information indicating something is wrong.

To a CMSS, pain is simply a conclusion of the body based on the quality of all of the information it has or is missing.

Persistent pain associated with bodily movement or position maintenance such as standing or lying down or that can’t be easily explained, linked or blamed on something specific may be resolved by changing the quality of information flow and control within the body.

In order to change the information flow within the body, a CMSS uses specifically targeted exercises to those parts of the body’s control system that seem to have lost some control. Improved control of the body may equal improved information management via the restoration and removal of information.

Movement and position maintenance require lots of information. Because muscles are the only way to move the body and hold it in positions such as standing, swinging a golf club or walking stairs, it makes sense to assess the ability of an individual’s muscles to create and sustain movement and position control. The difficulty lies in the reality that there are hundreds of muscles and an infinite number of ways to move and hold positions.

A CMSS acts much like a forensic investigator and field scientist. By conducting a thorough interview and taking specific samples of the body’s control system, the CMSS can start targeting the areas where muscle control has lower quality—poor information management—and initiate a systematic and progressive process of targeted exercise. These exercises work to improve the information flow via an individual’s muscle control, which may lead to the body concluding no more pain, ouch or hurt.

Jay Weitzner, co-owner of Symmetry Muscle System Care, located at 1750 J&C Blvd., Ste. 10, in Naples, is a certified muscle system specialist and a certified medical exercise specialist. To schedule a consultation or for more information, call 239-940-2121 or visit MuscleSystemCare.com. See ad, page 49.

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ince 1987, injeccauses the body to tions of plateletproduce more colrich plasma (PRP) lagen and elastin. have been used to Visible results such promote cell regeneraas an increase in skin tion. Originally used to firmness, as well as offset the effects of a smoothing of fine osteoporosis in knees, lines and wrinkles, PRP is today used on can be seen in one other parts of the body, or two treatments. including the face.

Facial skin renewal The popular PRP continues for approxinon-invasive facelift mately three months uses a vial of blood after the procedure, Before (left) and after drawn from an indiand the overall effects vidual spun in a centrifuge at intensely can last for more than a year,â&#x20AC;? says Dr. Brian Smith, a practicing physician at high speeds, causing the blood to sepaSagewood Institute, in Naples. rate into layers. Red blood cells, which comprise approximately 45 percent of This non-surgical, three-step problood, are forced to the bottom of the cess, which takes about 30 minutes and vial. White blood cells and platelets form leaves no scars, may make it unnecessary a thin middle layer, called a buffy coat, for individuals to require an aggressive or uncomfortable procedure such as surgery. which comprises less than 1 percent of the centrifuged blood. After the centriSagewood Institute, located at 801 Anchor fuge process is complete, the doctor or registered nurse removes the vial from Rode Dr., Ste. 304, in Naples, offers PRP the centrifuge and prepares the PRP face uplifts. For more information, call solution for injection.

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SACRED SPACE Bringing Bliss to Every Room

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acred space is most often associated with places of worship, but it can be any place that connects us to meaning or joy.

In the blur of daily living, nooks of inspiration and beauty provide spiritual sustenance, remind us of our dreams or celebrate lovely memories. Having “bliss corners” in the home or workplace is a wonderful way to stay connected to the positive.

Most parents or grandparents can confess to having a bliss corner on the refrigerator door where drawings and accomplishments of young family members are proudly displayed. Having a place of inspiration in any room doesn’t have to take up much space and can easily add to the décor. It can be as simple as a wedding veil hanging on a bedroom wall or a bowl of shells, sea glass or sand from a beach vacation in the bathroom. It can be sentimental with dried flowers from a momentous occasion or a small table dedicated to loved ones with framed photos or letters and a piece of cloth that holds special memories.

Corners of bliss fulfill their purpose best in places where they can remind us to follow our heart’s “true north” or help us to foster inner peace during busy days. Such places are office desks and bedroom nightstands near an alarm clock. The kitchen is an ideal room in the house for sacred space; designating a corner to light a candle during meal prep; filling an old teapot with fresh flowers every week; and displaying the photo of someone who once nourished us are all beautiful ways to bring more meaning into our relationship with food.

Cultivating bliss can be a form of active meditation, simple rituals that can include prayer or other forms of mindfulness. On more practical levels, it can be an opportunity to bond with loved ones. Creating a bliss corner can be a creative and fun activity for teens to express a passion, whether it be a hobby, sport or favorite singer. Many of us have boxes of mementos or nostalgic things from childhood taking up space in a closet. Making a bliss corner is the perfect way to remind us why we kept them in the first place.

Maya Whitman writes about natural health and living a more beautiful life. Connect at Ekstasis28@gmail.com.

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When Allergies Put the Bite on Pets

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pringtime doesn’t just mean warmer weather, colorful flowers and greening grass. It also brings seasonal allergies. For pets, it can be a miserable time of year, because dogs and cats are lower to the ground and pick up allergens on their fur. Grass, weeds, pollen, lawn chemicals, fertilizers and fleas can trigger reactions such as itchy skin, raw paws, sneezing fits and general discomfort.

Due to the warmer temperatures of the past decade, flea allergies in dogs have risen 12 percent, while cats have seen a whopping 67 percent increase. Environmental allergies are also up 30 percent for dogs and 11 percent for cats, according to the 2018 State of Pet Health Report from the Banfield Pet Hospital, in Vancouver, Washington. The most common environmental allergens include dust mites, mold, fabric, feathers and cleaning solutions.

Symptoms

A dog’s itching will often manifest between the toes, on the wrists, “armpits”, groin, legs, ears, eyes and back, just in front of the tail. In the quest for relief, dogs will lick, chew, pull out hair and scratch, often leaving bare spots or open wounds that may get infected. Cats will pull hair, scratch ears and develop a rash or bare spot on the stomach or inside the legs. In extreme cases, a veterinarian will give an injection 54

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to calm the itchiness before more damage is done. Owners can use that lull to investigate what is causing the allergy.

Fleas

For fleas, there are more natural ways to end the cycle than using potentially toxic pet treatments. Diatomaceous earth (DE) is affordable, non-toxic and safe, made from fossils of marine life crushed into a superfine powder. Its deadly effect on insects stems from piercing their hard shells so they become dehydrated. It does not harm mammals. Be sure to buy food-grade DE, not the kind that’s designed for use in pools and gardens. Simply dust the dog to the skin with the powder and sprinkle it on bedding, rugs and carpets.

Cats tend to have more favorite nap spots than dogs, so vacuum first to get rid of any flea eggs. Sprinkle the DE and leave it in place for a couple of weeks.

Vacuum again. DE can be hard on regular vacuums, but a Shop-Vac is up to the task.

Likely Causes and Remedies

A change in cleaning products. Use unscented, all-natural

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Dust mites. Replace worn beds and bedding on a regular basis. Look for natural fabrics and fillings; no down or feathers.

Wash weekly. Lack of proper filtration. The air conditioner will capture incoming pollen: Be sure to change the filter often.

Be Proactive

Check the paw pads. If they’re irritated or red and raw, ask the vet for a salve to ease the pain while they heal. Be sure to wipe paws when coming into the house. Take a look inside the ears. Allergies can lead to earaches, so watch for red, inflamed skin or black, tar-like goop. Either requires a vet visit and a prescription salve. If dog walks are part of regular exercise, ask neighbors or local park employees if they’ve sprayed pesticides or treated grassy areas. Add a small amount, based on weight, of Omega-3-rich fish oil to food to soothe and smooth the skin.

Diligence in spotting symptoms can stop itching in its tracks when remedies are in place or at hand.

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FIGHT BACK NATURALLY

Seasonal flowers and grasses.

Pet-friendly wipes will remove excess pollen when the dog comes in after outdoor time. A twice-weekly bath during the worst of the season and weekly as blooming subsides will wash away pollens. An oatmeal shampoo is soothing; don’t use tea tree oilbased shampoos, which may further irritate skin. Be sure to dry the fur. Wet bedding can cause mold, another allergen.

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cleansers. Put the dog or cat in another room when vacuuming so they don’t breathe dust. A new cat litter can trigger allergic reactions. Look for unscented, dust-free litter.

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calendar of events

works to actually be in the abundant flow of what life has to offer. New and different program each week. $15/session. Beacon Executive Suites, The Zen Den, (Rm 614), 8359 Beacon Blvd, Ft Myers.

297-0129. Preregister: OpenPath.live.

MONDAY, APRIL 1 April Fool’s Day – Stop by and learn about CBD and have some in-store fun. For Goodness Sake, 9118 Bonita Beach Rd SE, Bonita Springs.

992-5838.

Earth Day 24,901 Mile Run/Walk Challenge – Cape Coral – April 1-30. The goal is to collectively see how many times participants can run the distance of the equator: 24,901 miles. Runners, walkers or joggers of all shapes, sizes and fitness levels may join this epic challenge. Free. Info: TheVirtualRunChallenge.com/virtual-race-event/earthday-24901-mile-challenge. See article, page 18.

Book Giveaway – 9:30am-5pm. Dr Mark Corke will distribute the book The Poison in Your Teeth,

by Dr Tom McGuire. Watch the video Evidence of Harm, a new documentary about mercury fillings. Call the office for a tour or with questions on holistic care. Laser Dentistry, 1550 Matthew Dr, Ft Myers. 936-5442.

The Elephant 4: Stories You’ll Never Forget – 7-9pm. Amazing performances! We revive the power of storytelling in the oral tradition to create healing connection. For the fourth year in a row, Ten Tellers Tell Their Tantalizing Tales. $20. Sugden Theatre, Naples. Tickets: Box office: 263-7990.

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TUESDAY, APRIL 2 Tarot Part I –2pm. Learn the meanings of the cards and how to utilize this wonderful tool. A Rider Waite deck is required. $30. Part II: 4/10. The

THURSDAY, APRIL 4 Salon Discount Day – 9am-5pm. Deep conditioning treatment, plus blow-dry and style $15 ($60-$70 value). Also receive a free $20 gift card at the end of appointment. Salon Zenergy, 2950 Tamiami Tr N, Naples. RSVP: Edmond: 773-882-7799.

Labyrinth, 12995 S Cleveland Ave 108, Ft Myers.

RSVP: 939-2769.

Spiritual Awakenings Circle – 7-8:30pm. Also May 7. The Fort Myers’ Spiritual Awakenings Circle is a monthly workshop (Nov-May) for likeminded people who value learning and developing spiritually. The circle is led by Patti Wilson, a Spiritual Coach and Theta Healing practitioner. Topic: Chakras. $20. Lotus Blossom Clinic, 6710 Winkler Rd, Ste 2 & 3, Ft Myers. Register/info: SpiritualCoach@hotmail.com. LotusBlossomClinic.com.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3 Live Blood Cell Analysis – 10am-6pm. Sells out quickly; call store for an appointment. FGS Naples, Marquesa Plaza, 13040 Livingston Rd, Ste 19, Naples. RSVP: 353-7778.

Making Friends With Money – 6-8pm. Explore teachings from the world’s prosperity experts in order to release the struggle around money, enjoy freedom in the area of our money, and to do what

Songwriters at Sunset Beach BBQ and Concert – 5:45pm. A BBQ will take place prior to the concert.

All proceeds will benefit the future visitor center.

Concert in the gazebo—will seat 80 people. Lovers Key State Park, 8700 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Bch. FriendsOfLoverKey.org.

Tarot Part I –7pm. Learn the meanings of the cards and how to utilize this wonderful tool. A Rider Waite deck is required. $30. Part II: 4/18. The Labyrinth, 12995 S Cleveland Ave 108, Ft Myers.

RSVP: 939-2769.

FRIDAY, APRIL 5 Live Blood Cell Analysis – With Brandi Stewart.

Call the store to sign up; this event sells out quickly.

For Goodness Sake, 9118 Bonita Beach Rd SE, Bonita Springs. RSVP: 992-5838.

Salon Discount Day – 9am-5pm. Deep conditioning treatment, plus blow-dry and style $15 ($60-$70 value). Also receive a free $20 gift card at the end of appointment. Salon Zenergy, 2950 Tamiami Tr N, Naples. RSVP: Edmond: 773-882-7799.

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BioMat Treatments – 11am-5pm. BioMat treatments infused with tourmaline, jade and amethyst to help raise vibrations, open the third eye and realize your potential. Also helps with dreams and peaceful sleep. EFT, chakra clearing and cleansing offered with Joan. $50. The Labyrinth, 12995 S Cleveland Ave, Ste 108, Ft Myers. RSVP: 939-2769.

Academy, Colonial Center, 4387 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 489-2282. Admissions@Florida-Academy. edu. See ad, page 29 Calling In The One – 9am-4pm. A full-day workshop to attract your soul mate with Rev Mark Anthony Lord based on the book, Calling in the One, by Katherine Woodward Thomas. Wear comfy clothes, bring a journal and get ready for love to be made new. $100. Unity of Naples, 2000 Unity Way. Register: UnityNaples.org/project/callingin-the-one.

Red Tent Goddess Circle – 6pm. Sacred women’s gathering to support, listen, love, laugh and heal with each other. We may dance, cry, howl, drum, meditate and more. Bring something small and healthy to share. $10 love offering. Goddess I AM, 600 Goodlette Rd N, Naples. 228-6949.

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Art Walk – 6-10pm. 14 art galleries invite locals and visitors to a self-guided walking tour throughout downtown Fort Myers River District core and the Gardener’s Park area. Art enthusiasts can meet the artists and enjoy the live art demonstrations.

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Aries New Moon Celebration – 7pm. With Cathy Blair. Take your spark of life and ignite the fire of your vision for Heaven on Earth. Let the loving harmonics of the singing bowls carry your vision of the new you wish to create into the Heart of Creation. Lay the foundation of your piece of the divine plan and watch it blossom. Bring beach chair and blanket. $25 cash. The Salt Cave, 4962 Tamiami Tr N, Naples. 403-9170.

Reiki Healing Circle – 7pm. Let the power of reiki help promote healing on the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels. Free. The Labyrinth, 12995 S Cleveland Ave, Ste 108, Ft Myers. RSVP: 939-2769.

SATURDAY, APRIL 6 Pre-Hurricane Season Roundup – 8:30am-2pm.

Collier County Solid and Hazardous Waste Management will accept a variety of items that do not belong in a landfill at six Collier County locations.

Info: 252-7575. For a complete list of drop-off items and locations, see article, page 18.

Reiki Level I Intensive – 8:30am-8pm. With Silvia Casabianca, RM, LMHC, LMT. 12 FL CEUs approved for nurses, mental health professionals, massage therapists, nutritionists. Usui Reiki Ryoho for self-healing and supporting others. Reiki history, precepts, byosen perception. Relaxation, meditation exercises. Tenohira (hands-on treatments), attunements. $175. Naples. Preregister: 948-9444.

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Salon Discount Day – 9am-5pm. Deep conditioning treatment, plus blow-dry and style $15 ($60-$70 value). Also receive a free $20 gift card at the end of appointment. Salon Zenergy, 2950 Tamiami Tr N, Naples. RSVP: Edmond: 773-882-7799.

Successful Living Series – 9:30-11:30am. Awaken Your Intuition and Inner Vision with Vincent Genna, MSW. Vincent is known all over the world as the “triple power” psychic medium resulting from his extraordinary psychic abilities, academic credentials and authentic and charming delivery and approach. $25. Open Path, 8359 Beacon Blvd, Ste 614, Ft Myers. 297-0129. OpenPath.live. See ad on page 62 and news brief on page 14.

Really, Really Free Market – 10am-2pm. 1st Sat. Potluck of reusable items. No money, barter or trade; everything is free. Fleischmann Park, Naples.

Facebook page: Naples Really Really Free Market.

Party for the Planet – 10am-3pm. Guests can enjoy education stations, free, earth-friendly gifts from participating partners and a giveaway of 5,000 native sapling trees. Free to Collier County residents.

Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens 1590 Goodlette

Rd, Naples. Info: 262-5409 or NaplesZoo.org. See article, page 18.

52, 8930 Tamiami Tr N, Naples. RSVP: 331-4808.

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Inaugural Health and Wellness Faire – 10am5pm. Multiple panel discussions, member-based exhibitors, demos, yoga and fitness classes and more. Panel topics include food and mindfulness.

Hosted by The Holistic Chamber of Commerce of SWFL. $5 donation. Crowne Plaza Bell Tower, 13051 Bell Tower Dr, Ft Myers. HolisticChamber OfCommerce.com/capecoral. See ad on page 23 and news brief on page 16.

Eckankar Sound of Soul Event – 5:45pm. Collier County Public Library, 650 Central Ave, Naples.

482-4034. The Collier County Public Library does not sponsor or endorse this program.

A Spirit Festival – 10am-6pm. Readers, healers, mediums, meditations, lectures and conversations on spirit; tai chi, yoga, qigong under the trees.

Shop local craft vendors and Goddess I AM. $5/ door. Readers/healers set own times/prices. Unity Church of Naples, 2000 Unity Way. Info: 228-6949.

GoddessIAM.com. See news brief on page 16.

Making Friends With Money – 6-8pm. Explore teachings from the world’s prosperity experts in order to release the struggle around money, enjoy freedom in the area of our money, and to do what works to actually be in the abundant flow of what

Crystal Bowl Sound Immersion – 7pm. With Cathy Blair. Ride the waves of color, light and sound freeing yourself from past limitation. Become a visionary of world peace and harmony. Let the loving harmonics of the master alchemy singing bowls gift you clarity of purpose so you may follow your dreams. $20 prepay: SoulShineMarcoIsland@

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Principles of Compassionate Communication and Conflict Resolution – 10:30am-noon. Thru Apr 27. This series of eight classes will show attendees how to create more harmonious and functional relationships, based on the classic book, Nonviolent Communication, by Marshal Rosenberg. Discover and discuss life-changing insights from video clip of master teacher Rosenberg’s classes. Love offering. Unity of Fort Myers, 11120 Ranchette Rd. 278-1511. UnityOfFortMyers.org.

Psychic Development Class – 11am. A series of 10 bimonthly classes for psychic development begins.

This is a progressive class to form the foundation for psychism with exercises to enhance your intuition.

Each class will build upon the previous class. $20.

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

life has to offer. New and different program each week. $15/session. Beacon Executive Suites, The Zen Den, (Rm 614), 8359 Beacon Blvd, Ft Myers.

297-0129. Preregister: OpenPath.live.

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Crystals and Gemstones Workshop – 2pm.

Learn how to choose, cleanse and work with crystals and gemstones. Crystal grids will also be demonstrated using the flower of life pattern also known as sacred geometry. Free. The Labyrinth, 12995 S Cleveland Ave, Ste 108, Ft Myers. RSVP: 939-2769.

SUNDAY, APRIL 7 Intro to Wicca – 2pm. In this weekly progressive class, learn what wicca is, concept of deity, altars, holidays, magick and more. Free. The Labyrinth, 12995 S Cleveland Ave, Ste 108, Ft Myers. RSVP: 939-2769.

Argentine Tango Milonga – 3-8pm. $15. Allstar Dance Studio, 4910 Tamiami Tr N, Ste 118, Naples.

304-9013. AllstarDanceStudio.com.

TUESDAY, APRIL 9 Shamanic Wisdom Circle – 6:30-8:30pm. Tap into the ancient wisdom of the universe, visit your spiritual helpers, receive guidance, healing, answers and gifts. Discover how to access and use your own power to manifest abundance, resources, love and more. $20 love offering. Lotus Blossom Clinic, 6710 Winkler Rd, Ste 2 & 3, Ft Myers.

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10 How to Renew Your Body and Reduce Joint Pain with Stem Cells – 11:30am. Join Dr Clinton Potter, MD for a seminar on stem cells and how they are used to naturally and effectively treat chronic pain, injury and degeneration of joints. Hors d’oeuvres and non-alcoholic beverages provided. Seasons

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yahoo.com or $25/door. Bring pillow and blanket for comfort. Soulshine Yoga Marco Island, 20 Marco Lake Dr, Unit 11. 248-9624.

THURSDAY, APRIL 11 Salary Negotiation Workshop for Women – 8:30-11am. Women make 80 cents to every dollar a man makes. Learn how to negotiate your salary for a new job, raise or promotion presented by the Greater Naples AAUW Charitable Foundation. $20/person. 1110 Pine Ridge Rd, Ste 200, Naples.

Register: Eventbrite.com. See ad on page 30 and news brief on page 13.

Intro to Transcendental Meditation (TM) – 11am.

Learn about the benefits and principles of TM, how it can be so effortless, and how it compares to other meditation practices. TM Center, 4947 Tamiami Tr N, Ste 205, Naples. RSVP: 227-2926 or Naples@tm.org.

Shop Local Day – 11am-2pm. Local Florida vendors, artists and musicians will be in store offering samples and educating customers about all that Florida has to offer. For Goodness Sake, 9118 Bonita Beach Rd SE, Bonita Springs. 992-5838.

Special Makeover Event – Noon-6pm. Free makeovers by appointment with makeup artists from Jane Iredale and rep of La Bella Donna, mini-facials, including a cleanser and moisturizer, food and wine, along with prize drawings and discounts. Organic Skincare & Bodyworx, 13240 Tamiami Tr, N, Ste 207. Info/register: 514-4494 or OrganicSkincare AndBodyworx.com.

Alienated Grandparents Anonymous – 3-5:15pm.

Support group for grandparents cut off from their grandchildren. Community Foundation of Collier County, 1110 Pine Ridge Rd, Ste 200, Naples.

Info@aga-fl.org. aga-fl.org.

Grand Opening Party – 3-7pm. Massage Green Spa & Stretch Smart Naples invites the public for music, food, drinks and prizes; free treatments for event attendees. Drawings for an annual Massage Green Spa membership ($1,000 value) and a 12pack of Stretch Smart Infrared Therapy sessions ($750 value). 2355 Vanderbilt Bch Rd, Ste 190, Naples. 920-2355. MassageGreenSpa.com. See ad on page 16 and news brief on page 11.

Whatssa Vinyasa? – 6-7:30pm. Join Julia for an informative and active workshop to either learn or reacquaint yourself with the many movements and breaths involved in a Vinyasa. She will dissect the chaturanga, and offer individualized attention to facilitate your safest and most compatible movement and poses. $20, $15/yoga instructors (email for

code). Revival Yoga Fitness Studio, Marco Island.

Info: 393-3400 or Julia@RevivalYogaStudioMarco. com. Register: RevialYogaStudioMarco.com.

Crystal Bowl Meditation – 6:30pm. With Laurie Barraco. The crystal bowls are a form of sound vibrational healing and gently remove energetic blockages and instantly align your chakras. Bring a pillow and/or blanket. $10. The Mystical Moon, 8951 Bonita Beach Rd SE, Ste 255. RSVP: 3010655. TheMysticalMoon.com.

FRIDAY, APRIL 12 Advanced Jivamukti Workshop – Apr 12-14. With guest teacher Julie Kirkpatrick. Love Yoga Center, 4949 Tamiami Tr N, Ste 204, Naples. 692-9747.

LoveYogaCenter.com. See ad, page 46.

Healer Development Training Course: The Healing Trust Part III – Apr 12-14. With certified healing members and licensed tutors, Rev Karen Coratelli-Smith and Rev David C Karg. Students will focus on self-healing tools as they deepen their channel to receive and give divine healing energy.

Prerequisite: NFSH THT Parts I & II. $425. Private home in Naples. Preregistration required: Rev Karen Coratelli-Smith: kSmith727@comcast.net or 6929120. Info: nfsh-thehealingtrusttrainingsusa.org.

Salon Discount Day – 9am-5pm. Deep conditioning treatment, plus blow-dry and style $15 ($60-$70 value). Also receive a free $20 gift card at the end of appointment. Salon Zenergy, 2950 Tamiami Tr N, Naples. RSVP: Edmond: 773-882-7799.

Friday Night Intuitive Arts Fair – 5-8pm. Bring your friends and start Friday night with an intuitive reading. Mini-services include tarot reading, medium, intuitive healing, chakra balancing, cordcutting and DNA activation. $25/20 minutes. The Path of Being, 15248 S Tamiami Tr, Ste 300, Ft Myers. 437-5141. ThePathOfBeing.com.

Psychic Fair – 5-8pm. Mini readings with some of Naples’ most experienced psychics and healers.

Services include mediumship, tarot, reiki, angel, past-life, chakra balancing, intuitive, body scanning, oracle and more. $30/20 minutes. Goddess I AM, 600 Goodlette Rd N, Naples. 228-6949.

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Mystery Walk – 6-8pm. Join the mystery every second Friday of the month in the River District. Registration begins at First and Hendry streets, in front of Iberia Bank. Free to play; leisurely stroll through the core downtown area finding the mystery locations; finish by 8pm to enter for cash prizes. Age-friendly.

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Women’s Gathering (CBC) – 7pm. A monthly gathering for women over 21. The purpose is to discuss women’s issues in society, religion, relationships, etc, and to have women support and help empower one another and network. There will be fun after venting in a safe environment. Refreshments served. $5. The Labyrinth, 12995 S Cleveland Ave, Ste 108, Ft Myers. RSVP: 939-2769.

SATURDAY, APRIL 13 Lee County Great American Cleanup – 8-11am.

Projects may include community gardens, habitat restoration, invasive plant removal, litter-free events, litter cleanups, landscape maintenance and planting, playground/park equipment restoration and tree plantings. Location sites and event dates vary. Info/register: 334-3488 or klcb. org/great-american-cleanup.html. See article, page 18.

Learn To Let Stress Go at SpelLIFE Summit – 8am-12:30pm. Promoting a proactive and preventive approach to health and wellness, emphasizing education and resources to live physically, emotionally and financially richer lives. Followed by a VIP luncheon at 2pm. Tickets: $60 or $100/VIP. Naples Community Hospital’s NCH Telford Education Bldg, 350 7th St N. Info/register: 598-0961 or AEuphoricLivingFoundation.org. See ad on page 21 and news brief on page 11.

Massage Cupping Basic – 9am-3pm. With Sue Varney. 6 CEUs. $180 plus $30 for body and face cups. Florida Academy, Colonial Center, 4387 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 489-2282. Admissions@ Florida-Academy.edu. See ad on page 29.

Successful Living Series: The Power of Commitment – 9:30-11:30am. With Rev Denise Shubert.

Anything is possible when you bring your ‘no matter what’ and ‘full body yes’ to your dreams and intentions. Discover your innate ability to close the gap between what you want and what you have. $15.

Open Path, 8359 Beacon Blvd, Ste 614, Ft Myers.

297-0129. OpenPath.live.

Earth Day Festival – 10am-4pm. Vendors and environmental exhibitors, educational and entertaining family activities and experiences. Live music,

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Resurrection Workshop Immersion – Apr 12-13.

6:30-9pm, Fri; 9:30am-4:30pm, Sat. A Journey of Transformation through the Last Seven Words of Jesus based on the teachings of Rev Mark’s first book, The 7 Living Words. $120 (lunch included on Sat). Unity of Naples, 2000 Unity Way. Register: UnityNaples.org/project/resurrection.

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festival food, crafts, live animal programs and more. $10/adults, $5/children 3-12, members/free. Conservancy of Southwest Florida, 1495 Smith Preserve Way, Naples. Info: 430-2466 or Conservancy.org/ events/earthday. See article, page 18.

Energy-Boost, Self-Care Specialist Program – 10am-4pm. With Muscle Tuners International.

Experience 20 energy boost techniques and five templates that can be used in group settings. $444.

Lotus Blossom Clinic, 6710 Winkler Rd, Ste 2 & 3, Ft Myers. LotusBlossomClinic.com.785-0809.

Register: Lainie@MuscleTuners.fit.

Psychic Faire – 10am-5pm. Choose from a list of readers and healers offering many services: psychic readings, palm readings, mediumship, reiki and more. $25/20 min. The Mystical Moon Ft Myers, 8890 Salrose Lane, Ste 107. RSVP: 939-3339.

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Earth Day: Recycling in Immokalee Our Home – 11am-2pm. Offering activities and informative booths that will inform participants about recycling at home as an outdoor family day. The iCo dance team and Oficina da Capoeira will perform. Taste of Immokalee will serve samples of their well-known salsa, plus a local food truck will be present. Immokalee Pioneer Museum at Roberts Ranch, 1215 Roberts Ave. Info: 252-2611 or CollierMuseums. com/calendar-event/earth-day-2019. See article, page 18.

Food as Medicine Workshop – 1:30-4:30pm.

Discover the power of foods to reverse diseases and create radiant health. Enjoy generous samples from the Conquering Any Disease Food-Healing System. $30. 6710 Winkler Rd, Ste 2, Ft Myers. RSVP required: 277-1399. LotusBlossomClinic.com.

Crystal Grids – 2pm. Learn how to lay out stones on a crystal grid in your space to enhance and bring in what you choose. Use crystal grids for protection, prosperity, healing, stress relief, and connecting to spirit energies and more. Based on the flower of life also known as sacred geometry. Free. The Labyrinth, 12995 S Cleveland Ave, Ste 108, Ft Myers. RSVP: 939-2769.

4910 Tamiami Tr N, Ste 118, Naples. RSVP: 5715234. QuantumHealing-SacredSound.com.

MONDAY, APRIL 15 Seven-Week Empowerment Workshop Series – Apr 15-May 27. 7-8:30pm. Acquire essential keys for positive communication. Learn how to recognize and release what no longer serves you. Enjoy heightened feelings of worthiness, confidence, harmony and validation. Discover how to attract abundance and positive experiences. Learn proven techniques to immediately reduce anxiety and shift your perspective in trying situations. Topic: Deepening Your Self-Worth and Self-Validation. $60/session. Goddess I AM, 600 Goodlette Rd, Naples. Discounts/ scholarships: RichawnCranor.com. See ad on page 30 and news brief on page 12.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17 Intro to Transcendental Meditation (TM) – 11am.

Learn about the benefits and principles of TM, how it can be so effortless, and how it compares to other meditation practices. TM Center, 4947 Tamiami Tr N, Ste 205, Naples. RSVP: 227-2926 or Naples@tm.org.

Making Friends With Money – 6-8pm. Explore teachings from the world’s prosperity experts in order to release the struggle around money, enjoy freedom in the area of our money, and to do what works to be in the abundant flow of what life has to offer. New and different program each week. $15/ session. Beacon Executive Suites, The Zen Den, (Rm 614), 8359 Beacon Blvd, Ft Myers. 297-0129.

Preregister: OpenPath.live.

Full Moon/Sunset/Bird Rookery Kayak Tour – Apr 17-18. 6-9pm. Paddle on the Caloosahatchee

and some wild creeks with thousands of birds going to roost for the night; the perfect place to see the sunset and moonrise. Includes equipment and a Certified Florida Master Naturalist guide. $50/day/person. Ft Myers. RSVP: GAEA Guides: 694-5513.

Easter Party Open Social Dancing – 7-9pm. $15.

Allstar Dance Studio, 4910 Tamiami Tr N, Ste 118, Naples. 304-9013. AllstarDanceStudio.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 18 CBD and Inflammation – Stop by their CBD Bar and learn about the amazing benefits of taking CBD. Mention Natural Awakenings and receive a free sample. For Goodness Sake, 9118 Bonita Beach Rd SE, Bonita Springs. 992-5838.

Book Giveaway – 8am-5pm. Dr Mark Corke will distribute the book The Poison in Your Teeth, by Dr Tom McGuire. Watch the video Evidence of Harm, a new documentary about mercury fillings. Call the office for a tour or with questions on holistic care.

Laser Dentistry, 1550 Matthew Dr, Ft Myers. 9365442. FortMyersLaserDentist.com.

Earth Day Re-Use and Recycle Roundup – 9am4pm. Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida encourages residents to bring gently used clothing, shoes and books, electronics, household items, computers and cell phones to donate. Free shredding, expired medicine disposal and more. Naples Town Center parking lot, 3759 Tamiami Tr E, Naples.

Info: 252-7575. See article, page 18.

CBD/CBG Oil Presentation – 4pm. Laura Cavanagh, with Prime My Body, will provide tastings and answer questions on CBD/DBG oil and how it can help improve one’s brain and rest of the body.

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SUNDAY, APRIL 14 Eckankar Light and Sound Service – 11am.

Topic: What is Spiritual Healing? ECK Center of Southwest Florida, 12995 S Cleveland Ave, Ste 155, Ft Myers. 482-4034.

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Intro to Transcendental Meditation (TM) – 2pm.

Learn about the benefits and principles of TM, how it can be so effortless, and how it compares to other meditation practices. TM Center, 4947 Tamiami Tr N, Ste 205, Naples. RSVP: 227-2926 or Naples@tm.org.

Sacred Sounds Gong Bath with Bowls – 6:308:30pm. With Dana House. Evoke divine will through the empowering gongs and unconditional love through the gentle bowls, 3-D mandalas and ancient aromatic blends for healing personal and planetary merging into blissful remembrances of unity with all creation. $20. Allstar Dance Studio,

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Crystal Bowl Workshop – 1-5pm. With Cathy Blair. An experiential workshop with hands on interaction with singing bowls. Learn the many ways that sound can be used in healing, meditation and spiritual expansion; and how to incorporate sound into any practice personal or professional.

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Big 3 Mandatory’s – 4-10pm. With Tony Kicklighter. $90. 6 CEUs. Florida Academy, Colonial Center, 4387 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 489-2282.

Admisions@Florida-Academy.edu. See ad, page 29.

Girls Night Out Botox Party – 5-7pm. With Judy Spann, APRN, CRNA. Get rid of unwanted fine lines and wrinkles while having fun with the girls.

Assuage Spa, 1201 Piper Blvd, Naples. RSVP: AssuageCenters.com. See ad, page 20.

FRIDAY, APRIL19 Usui Reiki Level II – 2pm. Learn long-distance healing method using channeled universal life force energies. Symbols, visualizations, meditations and exercises are included. Attunement and certification available upon completion. Prerequisite: Usui Reiki Level I. $50. The Labyrinth, 12995 S Cleveland Ave, Ste 108, Ft Myers. RSVP: 939-2769.

Music Walk – 6-10pm. The River District comes alive on the third Friday of the month as local and regional musicians line the streets. From jazz and blues to rock & roll, many genres can be heard and vary each month. Free to the public with many venues featuring additional attractions and specials.

Downtown Ft Myers. RiverDistrictEvents.com.

Shamanic Wisdom Circle – 6:30-8:30pm. Tap into the ancient wisdom of the Universe, visit your spiritual helpers, receive guidance, healing, answers and gifts. Discover how to access and use your own power to manifest abundance, resources, love and more. $20 love offering. Lotus Blossom Clinic, 6710 Winkler Rd, Ste 2 & 3, Ft Myers.

LotusBlossomClinic.com.

Libra Full Moon – 6:45pm with Cathy Blair. A powerful time of readjustment to make way for the fulfillment of your soul purpose. Join together as a group to support one another on this journey of planetary expansion. Bring beach chair or towel.

Love offering going to wildlife rescue. Miramar Public Beach on Gulf Shore Blvd N (southern most public beach) off Harbour Dr, Naples. 398-3953.

Connect to the Healer Within – 7-9pm. With Dan and Karin. Firefly Within hosts an evening of learning, conversation and sharing of reiki energy to awaken and connect to the healer within. Donation for local charity groups. Kunjani Café, 780 Seagate Dr, Naples. 980-3257. FireflyWithin.com.

Full Moon Meditation Celebration – 7:30pm.

The full moon beams an illumination of energy

to harness and produce something positive out of it. Offering rituals for every moon cycle, take advantage of that moonbeam created just for you; crystals healing, teas, Tibetan singing bowls, burning ritual. 1400 Colonial Blvd, Ste 258, Ft Myers.

LightworkWellnessCenter.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 20 Canal/Coastal Cleanup – 8-11am. Part of the Keep Lee County Beautiful Cleanup, volunteers can help on foot, in kayaks or boats. Check in by 8am. Gloves, trash bags and litter pickers will be provided. BYO water, sunscreen, and bug spray.

Locations: Horton Park, Jaycee Park, Rotary Park and the Burnt Store Boat Ramp, in Cape Coral. Info: 334-3488 or Register: klcb.org/great-americancleanup.html. See article, page 18.

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

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Earth Day Celebration – Noon-5pm. Live entertainment, artisan vendors, vegan-friendly food and beverages, chair massage, mini yoga sessions, labyrinth walk, plant sale and good vibes. Free admission. Happehatchee Center, 8791 Corkscrew Rd, Estero. Happehatchee.org. See article, page 18.

Pendulum Workshop – 2pm. Learn how to choose, cleanse and program your pendulum. Also learn how to use your pendulum for divination, to find lost objects, to dowse and to test energy fields and chakras. Free charts available. The Labyrinth, 12995 S Cleveland Ave, Ste 108, Ft Myers. RSVP: 939-2769.

SUNDAY, APRIL 21 Easter Sunrise Service – 7am. With Christina Bowman. 10am. With Carla Palmer. Unity of Fort Myers, 11120 Ranchette Rd. 278-1511.

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Intro to Transcendental Meditation (TM) – 4pm.

Learn about the benefits and principles of TM, how it can be so effortless, and how it compares to other meditation practices. TM Center, 4947 Tamiami Tr N, Ste 205, Naples. RSVP: 227-2926 or Naples@tm.org.

MONDAY, APRIL 22 The Big Calusa Festival: Clean-Up Kick-Off Party – Apr 22-28. A weeklong celebration and

cleanup of our waterways, hosted by Calusa Waterkeeper, kicks off with musical entertainment, food trucks and vendors to create a festival launch.

Millennial Brewing Company, Ft Myers. Info: CalusaWaterKeeper.org/bigcalusa or Facebook. com/CalusaWaterkeeper. See article, page 18.

Earth Day at the Refuge – 7am-4pm. Hiking, biking, programs, cleanups, films, crafts and more. JN ‘Ding’ Darling National Wildlife Refuge, 1 Wildlife Dr, Sanibel. Info: 472-1100, ext 236, or DingDarlingSociety.org. See article and schedule, page 18.

Empowerment Workshop Series – Thru May 27.

7-8:30pm. Topic: Improving Positive Communication. Parenting, marriage, workplaces all require good communication to feel heard. See April 15 listing. $60/session. Goddess I AM, 600 Goodlette Rd, Naples. Discounts/scholarships: RichawnCranor. com. See ad on page 30 and news brief on page 12.

TUESDAY, APRIL 23 CBD/CBG Oil Presentation – 4-7pm. Laura Cavanagh, with Prime My Body, will provide tastings and answer questions on CBD/DBG oil and how it can help improve one’s brain and rest of the body.

Panera Bread, 9970 University Plaza Dr, Ft Myers.

847-452-8357. See ad on page 39 and news brief on page 12.

Transformational Breath Info and Mini-Session – 7-8pm. Learn about the benefits of practicing conscious breathwork on a physical, emotional and spiritual level, and have your questions answered.

After discussion, everyone will be led through their very own mini Transformational Breath session.

Free. Revival Yoga Fitness Studio, Marco Island.

Info: 393-3400 or Julia@RevivalYogaStudioMarco. com. Register: RevivalYogaStudioMarco.com.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24 Calusa Culture Night – Part of The Big Calusa, a weeklong celebration and cleanup of our waterways, hosted by Calusa Waterkeeper. Join storytellers, historians, artists and musicians at Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, Ft Myers. Info: CalusaWaterKeeper. org/bigcalusa or Facebook.com/CalusaWaterkeeper.

Usui Reiki Level II – 2pm. Learn long-distance healing method using channeled universal life force energies. Symbols, visualizations, meditations and exercises are included. Attunement and certification available upon completion. Prerequisite: Usui Reiki Level I. $50. The Labyrinth, 12995 S Cleveland Ave, Ste 108, Ft Myers. RSVP: 939-2769.

Making Friends With Money – 6-8pm. Explore teachings from the world’s prosperity experts in order to release the struggle around money, enjoy freedom in the area of our money, and to do what works to actually be in the abundant flow of what life has to offer. New and different program each week. $15/session. Beacon Executive Suites, The Zen Den, (Rm 614), 8359 Beacon Blvd, Ft Myers.

297-0129. Preregister: OpenPath.live.

Crystal Bowl Meditation – 6:30pm. With Laurie Barraco. The crystal bowls are a form of sound vibrational healing and gently remove energetic blockages and instantly align your chakras. Bring a pillow and/or blanket. $10. The Mystical Moon Ft Myers, 8890 Salrose Ln, Ste 107. RSVP: 9393339. TheMysticalMoon.com.

Healing Night Sound Bath – 7pm. With Cathy Blair. Let the loving frequencies of the singing bowls lift you into a place of peace while the pink

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Relax and allow the combined energies to work in and through you to reclaim your health and live the vibrant life you are meant to live. Bring beach chair and blanket. $25 cash. The Salt Cave, 4962 Tamiami Tr N, Naples. 403-9170.

SLAM Storytelling at FGCU – 7-9pm. Storytelling performances by students, faculty, and the local community. Contest consists of 5-7-minute stories on the theme “I’m not here to lie to you”. Free and open to the public. Bower Arts Complex/Wasmer Art Gallery at Florida Gulf Coast University, Estero.

Directions/details: JoelYing.com/fgcu.

THURSDAY, APRIL 25 Community Healing Session – 6:15pm (arrive); 6:308:40pm (session). National Federation of Spiritual Healers (NFSH)—The Healing Trust nondenominational session with healing members and tutors Karen Coratelli-Smith and David Karg. No walk-ins. $20 cash or check. Unity of Naples, Fellowship Hall.

Karen: 692-9120 or kSmith727@comcast.net.

Evidence of Eternity – Apr 26-27. 7pm. Mark Anthony, the Psychic Lawyer, will connect random audience members with loved ones in spirit. 4/26: Light Circle ($200), 10 person limit; 4/27: Presentation ($50/advance, $55/door). Unity of Naples, 2000 Unity Way. 775-3009. EvidenceOfEternity.com. See ad on page 47 and spotlight on page 17.

Intro to Transcendental Meditation (TM) – 7pm.

Learn about the benefits and principles of TM, how it can be so effortless, and how it compares to other meditation practices. TM Center, 4947 Tamiami Tr N, Ste 205, Naples. RSVP: 227-2926 or Naples@tm.org.

Naples Storytelling Guild – 7-9pm. Experience

the power of storytelling to connect, inspire and captivate. Join the storytelling circle. Come to listen or share a story. Office of Dr Joel Ying, 2335 Tamiami Tr N, Ste 206, Naples. JoelYing.com/nsg.

FRIDAY, APRIL 26 CBD and You – Stop by their CBD Bar and learn about the amazing benefits of taking CBD. Mention Natural Awakenings and receive a free sample. For Goodness Sake Bonita Springs, 9118 Bonita Beach Rd SE. 992-5838.

ThetaHealing Advanced DNA Workshop – Apr 26-28. Certified ThetaHealers learn to dig deeper, see divine timing and life purpose, do deep soul healing, receive hundreds of downloads and more. $495. Goddess I AM, 600 Goodlette Rd N, Naples. 228-6949. JaySun@TheArtOfSynergy.com.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 27 Big Calusa Day – Part of The Big Calusa, a weeklong celebration and cleanup of our waterways, hosted by Calusa Waterkeeper. Kayak and paddleboard races, family kayaking, fossil hunting, mermaid tales, and “The Little Toot” magic tugboat for kids. Plus fishing workshops, ecotours, boating safety instruction and more. North Shore Park along the Caloosahatchee River in N Ft Myers. Info: CalusaWaterKeeper.org/bigcalusa or Facebook. com/CalusaWaterkeeper.

Successful Living Series: The Power of BeCause – 9:30-11:30am. Change your “because” to Be-Cause in this powerful and practical workshop with Rev Denise Schubert. Happiness and abundance are a divine birthright so why does it seem so

hard? During this workshop learn to move past the ‘reasons’ why not to have your own joyful manifestation. $15. Open Path, 8359 Beacon Blvd, Ste 614, Ft Myers. 297-0129. OpenPath.live.

Arbor Day Celebration and YMCA Healthy Kids Day – 10am-1pm. The city of Bonita Springs partners with Bonita Springs YMCA for their Healthy Kids Day event, featuring a poster contest with local schools, tree-planting ceremony, flag raising and free milkweed for butterfly gardens. Bonita Springs YMCA, 27200 Kent Rd. Info: 949-6262 or CityOfBonitaSprings.org. See article, page 18.

Eco-Friendly Love Event Earth Day Benefit – 10am-2pm. This event will feature eco-friendly vendors, food trucks, free face painting, cookies and crafts for kids, prizes and raffles, demonstrations from local businesses and fitness studios and more. Cambier Park, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. Info: Sun.Leaf318@gmail.com. See article, page 18.

Psychic Faire – 10am-4pm. Reduced-price readings; choose from an assortment of well-established and gifted psychics and healers. Tarot readers, soul chart progression, full chart astrology analysis, oracle card readers, rune caster, mediums, chakra cleansing and alignment and shamanic journeys. $25/25 minutes. The Labyrinth, 12995 S Cleveland Ave, Ste 108, Ft Myers. 939-2769.

Intuitive Arts Fair – 10am-5pm. Mini-readings with gifted readers and healers include tarot reading, medium, intuitive healing, chakra balancing, cord-cutting and DNA activation. $25/20 minutes.

The Path of Being, 15248 S Tamiami Tr, Ste 300, Ft Myers. 437-5141. ThePathOfBeing.com.

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vance directive info and forms. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. Love offering. Unity of Fort Myers, 11120 Ranchette Rd. 278-1511.

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Earth Day Birthday Bash – 10am-6pm. Craft beer tasting, bands, food trucks, educational programs, crafts and games and animal encounters.

Calusa Nature Center, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Ft Myers.

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Transformational Breath Workshop – 1-3pm. A powerful technique that utilizes a high vibrational energy force created by a specific breathing pattern.

The three levels of Transformational Breath allow us to breathe better, have more energy, feel more peaceful and loving, and ultimately attain higher levels of consciousness. $35/early bird, $40/after 4/20, $30/yoga instructors (email for code). Revival Yoga Fitness Studio, Marco Island. Info: 393-3400 or Julia@RevivalYogaStudioMarco.com. Register: RevivalYogaStudioMarco.com.

SUNDAY, APRIL 28 Big Calusa Awards Ceremony – Part of The Big Calusa, a weeklong celebration and cleanup of our waterways, hosted by Calusa Waterkeeper. Calusa Cleanup champions, race winners and local clean water heroes will be honored and recognized.

Edison and Ford Winter Estates, Ft Myers. Info: CalusaWaterKeeper.org/bigcalusa or Facebook. com/CalusaWaterkeeper.

Empowerment Workshop Series – Thru May 27.

7-8:30pm. Topic: Expanding Your Empathy and Compassion. See April 15 listing. $60/session. Goddess I AM, 600 Goodlette Rd, Naples. Discounts/ scholarships: RichawnCranor.com. See ad on page 30 and news brief on page 12.

The Gathering: How to Create and Truly Live the Life of Your Desires – 10am-6pm. Seven Principles of Emotional Freedom; Kundalini meditation and it’s powerful benefits; microbiome gutbrain-axis (your gut is boss); the meanings of your spiritual adventures and more with Jeffrey E Berger, spiritual activist, coach and speaker and Gloria Reilly, Kundalini yoga teacher. Paradise Wellness & Event Center, 28410 Bonita Crossings Blvd, Ste 11, Bonita Springs. Register: SoulWarrior44.com.

SWFL Community Drum Circle – 7-9:30pm.

Drummers of all nations and spectators are welcome to attend for community drumming, dancing, hulahooping and self-expression. Cambier Park Bandshell, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. Confirm: Facebook group: SWFL Community Drum Circle.

Cremation Society and Advance Directive Lunch and Learn – Noon-1pm. Informative lunch and learn on cremation and end of life planning. Ad-

Eckankar Spiritual Skill Shop – 2:30-4pm. Topic: Dreams and Your Spiritual Journey, Bonita Springs Public Library, 26876 Pine Ave, Bonita Springs. 482-4034.

Eckankar Sound of Soul Event – 11am. ECK Center of Southwest Florida, 12995 S Cleveland Ave, Ste 155, Ft Myers. 482-4034.

Diabetes Prevention Program – 6-7pm. Learn how to prevent or delay Type 2 diabetes with a program designed to assist with modest lifestyle changes and cut your risk of Type 2 diabetes by more than half. Learn about the benefits of physical activity; manage symptoms of stress, make smarter decisions related to healthy eating, and tips to stay motivated. Lee Health Healthy Life Center, Estero. Preregister: 424-3127 (Ft Myers/Cape Coral) or 468-0051 (Estero/Bonita). LeeHealth.org.

Nourishing Our Families with Plant Based Nutrition – 6:30pm (social); 7-8pm (talk); 8-8:30pm (Q&A). Speaker: Karen Ranzi, author of Creating Healthy Children. Sponsored by The Naples Living Foods Group. $10/person. Paradise Wellness, 28410 Bonita Crossings Blvd, Unit 11, Bonita Springs. RSVP: Lisa Tomasi: 641-5559.

TUESDAY, APRIL 30 Brain Health and Food – 6:30pm (social); 7-8pm (talk); 8-8:30pm (Q&A). Speaker: Karen Ranzi , author of Creating Healthy Children. Sponsored by the Ft Myers Living Foods Group. $10/person.

Private residence in Ft Myers. RSVP: Lisa Tomasi: 641-5559.

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

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Bachelor’s degree alternative medicine courses include: Introduction to Homeopathy, Principals of Acupuncture, Stress Reduction and Relaxation, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Detoxification and Healing and more. Everglades University: 855-7239087. EvergladesUniversity.edu. See ad, page 7.

Hurricane Preparedness with Essential Oils – 2pm (Facebook Live). Speaker: Peter Bagwell, doTERRA Wellness Advocate. I Love Oils, Inc, 17030 Alico Commerce Ct, Ste 303, Ft Myers. 6893649. ILoveOils.com. See ad, page 27.

SATURDAY, JUNE 1 Healing Touch Level I – Jun 1-2. Basic energy system/aura/chakras, how they affect health, assessment, principles/practice, techniques, self-healing, personal development, legal/professional issues.

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My Oral Health Journey

by Dr. Yolanda Cintron

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have been practicing biological dentistry for 21 years in Fort Lauderdale, and for years have been sharing my patients’ testimonials here on Natural Awakenings. Today, I am going to share a recent testimonial about myself and how I found an abscessed tooth that was affecting my skin, my kidneys and my overall health.

Dentistry is my life; for 31 years I have devoted every day to helping others in my practice. As you can imagine, I am a health fanatic, I get my teeth and gums cleaned monthly, I brush, floss and clean my tongue, and take vitamins from A to Z. I acquire the most cutting-edge technologies and have attended hundreds of dental and medical conferences to advance my abilities as a dentist.

I recently acquired an amazing German quantum medical device that registers frequencies by quickly scanning your hand.

Knowing my medical dental history, I started to play with my new toy and see how the computer interpreted my history. I chose to do a microbiology report and scanned my hands for six seconds.

This report detailed both my digestive health and oral health. To my disbelief the report said I had an abscess on my nasolabial fold area. I had no pain in that area so my first reaction was denial that my oral health wasn’t perfect.

No recent X-rays showed infection in that tooth. I also had no outward symptoms. However, I was having pain in my left back kidney area which is connected to that tooth’s meridian line.

No doctor had been able to help me solve that particular ailment and all my bloodwork had come back normal with no signs of infection.

I knew I had to investigate further.

Luckily we have a new CT scan machine for our patients. The scan was able to show my hidden abscess three dimensionally, confirming what the Cyberscan had discovered in the report.

My denial turned from disbelief to relief that I had discovered something ailing me for many years with no symptoms. How can I have an abscess on tooth #7? How did this happen? I began to think of my mouth as if it was my patient. Possibilities are: trauma caused by an accident; biting the wrong foods at a wrong angle; hitting the tooth with a glass, bottle or fork; decay;

orthodontics—clenching, bruxing, etc.

I knew the only thing I could do was remove the tooth and begin to detox my body.

A patient of mine had a similar problem with the same tooth, however, he didn’t want to remove the abscessed tooth. Later, his wife called me from the ICU where he spent three weeks having his brain drained of the infection and he has never been the same.

I got scared and took action; I knew I had to put myself first. Once the root cause of my ailment was removed, I proceeded to detox my gut and my intestines so my God-given, perfectly made body would be able to be restored, repaired and regenerated.

I made sure to seek God first and pray to him for my health. I surrounded myself with people who love and appreciate me.

I made sure to practice self-love and take grounding long walks on the beach and swim in the ocean. I am thankful that God protected my body and was able to contain such a bad infection for maybe years. Life is short—I encourage you to live with passion. Take care of yourself; pay attention to your thoughts and emotions. Your body does not lie; listen to it and please call us if you want help finding out root causes of your ailments through the technology we are blessed to have and know how to use.

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day Service – 10:30-11:30am. All welcome. 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 561-2700. uucfm.org.

NOTE: All calendar events must be received via email by the 10th of the month and adhere to our guidelines. Email NAcalendar@naturalawakeningsmag.com for guidelines and to submit entries. No phone calls or faxes, please. Or visit swfl.naturalawakeningsmag.com/advertising to submit online.

Amma SW FL Satsang – 4-6pm. 2nd Sun. In devotion to Amma, there will be videos, teachings, meditation and songs. Veggie potluck afterward.

Free. Cape Coral/Bonita. Info: 480-290-0231 or Kessel.Joyce@gmail.com.

daily Al-Anon Family Groups – Support for families and friends troubled by someone else’s drinking.

Naples. 263-5907 or 888-425-2666 for 24/7 info.

Schedule at SouthFloridaAl-Anon.org.

Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Groups – Days/ times/locations vary. Monthly meetings for those caring for loved ones in various stages of Alzheimer’s disease or related memory impairments.

Bonita Springs/Cape Coral/Ft Myers. Schedule at AlzheimersSWFL.org.

Meditation – Mon-Fri. 10am-noon. Drop-in and breathe in the Zen Den. Free. Open Path, 8359 Beacon Blvd, Ste 614, Ft Myers. 297-0129. OpenPath.live.

Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center – Thru Apr. 9am-4pm, Mon-Sat. Enjoy the visitor center, marine life touch tanks, art gallery, gift shop and nature trails with viewing platform. Themed naturalist programs offered daily on topics such as manatees, sharks, sea turtles, marine life and more. 300 Tower Rd, Naples. Register: RookeryBay.org/calendar.

Yoga in Nature – Edric, Tara, Mary and Erika offer a variety of yoga classes, including sunrise, evening and weekend classes; family and kids yoga, kundalini, peaceful yoga, restorative, slow flow and intermediate yoga. $10. Happehatchee Center, 8791 Corkscrew Rd, Estero. 992-5455. Schedule: Happehatchee.org.

sunday Koreshan Farmers’ Market – 8am-1pm. Unique market in the historic settlement of the Koreshans.

Fresh and local goods; native plants and trees.

Free park admission; $1 environmental impact fee.

Koreshan State Historic Site, 3800 Corkscrew Rd, Estero. 992-0311.

Native Plant Sale – 8am-1pm. Learn about and purchase native plants from the Coccoloba Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society. Expert volunteers on hand will answer questions and explain the fertilizer ordinance and invasive exotic plants.

Koreshan State Historic Site, 3800 Corkscrew Rd, Estero. 273-8945. FNPSCoccoloba.org.

Inspiring lesson, music and meditation. 28285 Imperial Pkwy. 947-3100.

Unity of Ft Myers Sunday Service/Youth and Family Ministry – 10am. Join at 9:30am for The Gathering, a 20-minute meditation. Enjoy reiki sessions before and after service. Monthly lessons include how to use the 12 powers in our lives today. 11120 Ranchette Rd. 278-1511.

UnityOfFortMyers.org.

Unity of Naples – 10am. Service and Sunday school conducted in an open, accepting and empowering environment. Children deepen their relationship with God. Nursery care provided. Naples. 775-3009.

NaplesUnity.org.

Royal Palm Park River and Creeks Kayak Tour – 10am-2pm. Join for a kayak tour on the Caloosahatchee River and local creeks to gain valuable insight into this fascinating area. $50 includes equipment and FL master naturalist guide. GAEA guides. Ft Myers. RSVP: 694-5513.

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Greater Naples – 10:30am. Service, youth classes and childcare. Celebrate freedom, reason and compassion. All welcome. 6340 Napa Woods Way, Naples.

455-6553. Office@uunaples.org. uunaples.org.

Unitarian Universalist Church of Ft Myers Sun-

Healing Artisan Jewelry Sage & Incense Aura Photos Crystals Readings/Healing Inspirational Gifts (239) 228-6949 600 Goodlette Road N. Naples FL 34102

Introductory Buddhist Teach-Ins and Meditation Practice – 4:45pm. Last Sun each month. 6200 Trail Blvd, Naples. FloridaMindfulness.org.

Sons of Shiva Men’s Meditation – 5pm. $10.

Happehatchee Center, 8791 Corkscrew Rd, Estero.

992-5455. Schedule: Happehatchee.org.

Restorative Yoga – 6:15pm. Renew, relax and recharge body and mind with gentle and soothing yoga postures supported using props for longer holds to emphasize restoration and the breath. $20/drop-in or class package. Love Yoga Center, 4949 Tamiami Tr N, Ste 204, Naples. 692-9747.

LoveYogaCenter.com.

Buddhist Teach-Ins and Meditation Practice – 6:30pm. With dharma teacher Fred Epsteiner, in the spirit of Thich Nhat Hanh. 6200 Trail Blvd, Naples.

FloridaMindfulness.org.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) – 6:30pm. A 12-step program for food addiction. No dues, no fees, no weigh-ins. Cape Christian Fellowship, 2110 Chiquita Blvd, Cape Coral. Barbara S: 410-0081. FoodAddicts.org.

Drum and Dance Circle – 6:30-9pm. Drummers, dancers, jugglers, everyone welcome. BYO chair and instrument or come just to enjoy. Under the pavilion by the water in Centennial Park, Ft Myers.

Facebook page: Fort Myers Drum Circle.

Classes & Events Psychic Development 2 Monthly Psychic Fairs Goddess Gatherings Energy Healings

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Celebration Church Services – 9:30-10:30am. A church that meets outdoors, welcomes everyone and has a huge heart. Cambier Park, 580 8th St S, Naples. 649-1588.

Church of Spiritual Light – 9:45-11:30am. Sunday service. Spiritual connection, meditation, ritual, prayer and song. 1939 Park Meadows Dr, Ste 1, Ft Myers. 560-6314. ChurchOfSpiritualLight.org.

Center for Spiritual Living, Cape Coral – 10am meditation; 10:30am service. Celebration, connection, community and more. 406 SE 24th Ave, Cape Coral. 574-6463. CSLCapeCoral.com.

Unity of Bonita Springs Sunday Service – 10am.

With Rev Phil Schlaefer, music by Jerry Stawski.

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monday Qigong Class – 9-10am. Qigong involves performing gentle movements that are correlated with the inhalation and exhalation of the breath. $7/class.

East Naples Community Park, 3500 Thomasson Dr, Naples. 601-2966. WhiteDoveQigong.com.

Chair Yoga – 9:30-10:30am. Chair yoga is gentle, utilizing either one or two chairs, rather than a mat.

Use the chair for modified poses or simply stand next to it for support. $10 packages available. AHA! A Holistic Approach Center, 15971 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 433-5995.

Yoga on the Gazebo – Thru May. 9:30-10:30am.

With Sandy McShanefor. Bring yoga mat, water and any props needed. A portion of proceeds donated to FOLKS. $10/class, plus park entry fee. Lovers Key State Park, 8700 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Bch. 463-4588.

Beaches Alive – 10am. Thru Apr. Two-hour beach walk guided by a naturalist. Sponsored by Friends of Barefoot Beach Preserve. Barefoot Beach Preserve, Bonita Springs.

Kundalini Yoga – 11am-noon. With Cindy Bender. This practice combines movement, breathing, meditation and deep relaxation. No yoga experience necessary. $10 (packages available). AHA! A Holistic Approach Center, 15971 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 433-5995.

Miracles Among Us – 1-3pm. 3rd Mon. Providing support for and education about the effects brain injuries have on people’s lives (the person with the brain injury and their caretakers). North Collier Fire Station 45, 1885 Veterans Park Dr, Naples.

MiraclesAmongUs.org.

Drum Circle Social Inclusion – 6-6:30pm. Donation. House of Gaia, 1660 Trade Center Way, Ste 1, Naples. HouseOfGaia.org.

Journey Within Meditation – 6-7pm. Crystal bowls and guided meditation, followed by reiki energy healing. Receive a personal message. 100% of donations go to local charity groups. Kunjani, 780 Seagate Dr, Naples. 980-3257. FireflyWithin.org.

STRENGTH Class – 6-7pm. Full-body conditioning class. $20/single. Beyond Motion, 11985

Tamiami Tr N, Naples. 254-9300. Schedule: Go2Beyondmotion.com.

Adult Children of Alcoholics/Dysfunctional Families (ACA) – 6-7:30pm. 12-step meeting.

Unity Church of Naples choir room, 2000 Unity Way, Naples. Lissa: 908-752-0068.

Clay Handbuilding and Raku Techniques – 6-9pm. Reduce stress in this five-week class with Richard Rosen. $200 plus materials ($50). Rosen Gallery & Studios, 2172 J&C Blvd, Naples Art District. RSVP: 821-1061. rictra@earthlink.net.

Visit: Rosen.Gallery.

Moral Monday Meetup – 6:30pm. 1st Mon. With SWFL Justice4All Coalition. 3640 Napa Wood Way. Info: 917-553-3776 or PeterSuzanne2@ hotmail.com.

Rockin’ Your Qi – 6:30pm. With Dr. David Martin.

Get your energy, body and endorphins flowing with this fun music and movement class. No partners needed. first-timers/free; $15/drop-in or $50/ package of 5. 6710 Winkler Rd, Ste 2, Ft Myers.

LotusBlossomClinic.com.

A Course in Miracles – 6:30-7pm, Q&A for beginners; 7-8:30pm, formal class reading and discussion.

Love offering. Unity of Naples Church fireplace room, 2000 Unity Way. 775-3009. NaplesUnity.org.

Open Ballroom Group Dance Class –77:45pm. $15. Nu Tango Practica: 8-9:30pm.

4/1, 4/15 & 4/29. $10. Allstar Dance Studio, 4910 Tamiami Tr N, Ste 118, Naples. 304-9013.

AllstarDanceStudio.com.

Gurdjieff/The Fourth Way Discussion Group – 7-8pm. An exploration of the teachings of G I Gurdjieff, with readings and discussion. Introductory sessions meet in Bonita Springs. Info: 565-1410.

TheGurdjieffSocietyOfFlorida.org.

Meditation Class – 7-8:15pm. Guided Buddhist meditation and practical advice. No experience necessary. $10. Samudrabadra Buddhist Center, 6338 Presidential Ct, Ft Myers.

MeditationInFortMyers.org.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) – 7-8:30pm. A 12-step program for food addiction.

No dues, no fees, no weigh-ins. 13510 N Tamiami Tr, Ste 6, Naples. FoodAddicts.org.

Meditation Class – 7:15-8:30pm. Guided meditation and practical advice with Buddhist nun Kelsang Sangzin. No experience necessary. $10.

Open Mind Zen, 1250 Tamiami Tr N, Naples.

MeditationInFortMyers.org.

Nar-Anon Family Groups – 7:30pm. Providing support and hope to those in despair because of a relative or friend’s addiction. First Baptist Church, 4117 Coronado Pkwy, Cape Coral. 940-2615.

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Santini Farmers’ Market – Thru Apr. 8am-1pm.

Big Papa’s BBQ, as featured on the Food Network, local seafood, fresh produce, OJ and local honey, cookies, kettle corn, French bakery, Greek food, guacamole, arts, crafts, local photography, jewelry and more. Free parking. 7205 Estero Blvd, S Ft Myers Bch. Info: 41Markets.com.

Barre Motion – 9:30-10:30am. Cardio Barre, with Pilates, yoga and weights. All levels. $20 single. Beyond Motion, 11985 Tamiami Tr N Naples.

254-9300. Schedule: Go2BeyondMotion.com.

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Women’s Overeaters Anonymous Step Writing Meeting – 10am. Free. 9470 Corkscrew Palms Circle, Ste 104, Estero. Sandy: 973-809-5338 or Helen: 247-0385.

Estuary Kayak Tour in Estero Bay – 10am-1pm.

Birds, dolphins, manatees and more. $50. Includes equipment and FL master naturalist guide. GAEA guides, Bonita Bch. 694-5513. GAEAGuides.com.

Midday Meditations – 11am. Take a break in nature and recharge your spirit through guided meditation and sacred sound healing. $10. Happehatchee Center, 8791 Corkscrew Rd, Estero. Happehatchee.org.

Meditation and Discussion – Noon-1:30pm. Following a half-hour meditation, stay and participate in an interactive discussion based on Rev Clive deLaporte’s previous Sunday’s topic. The public is invited to experience either event or both.

Unity of Ft Myers, 11120 Ranchette Rd. 278-1511.

UnityOfFortMyers.org.

Spiritual Study Group – 1-2:30pm. Readings from This Thing Called Life, by Ernest Holmes and discussion. Begins with a prayer and meditation followed by reading. A nondenominational New Thought Group led by Rev Joyce Heist. All welcome. Fusion Yoga & Wellness, 10021 Estero Town Commons Pl, Ste 102-B, Estero. sJoyceh@aol.com.

Belly Dance Classes – 6:15-7:15pm (beginners); 7:30-8:30pm (intermediate). With Sherry Coffey.

Have fun learning the ancient art and modern styles of this dynamic dance. $65/5-week series. House of Gaia, 1660 Trade Center Way, Ste 1, Naples. 7685575. BellyDanceSWFL.com.

Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA) Group – 6-7:30pm. 12-step program. A fellowship of men and women that have suffered from anxiety or depression and anger after growing up in highly stressful environments. 10051 Plantation Rd, Ft Myers. 931-9009.

The Holistic Chamber of Commerce Meetings, Ft Myers –6-7:30pm. 2nd Tue. Local chamber members enjoy monthly mixing and mingling opportunities that include business-focused speakers, panels and roundtable discussions. The Living Vine Organic Café, 1400 Colonial Blvd. 310-490-6862.

HolisticChamberOfCommerce.com.

Refuge Recovery Women’s Group – 6:30-7:30pm.

A Buddhist-inspired path to recovery from all addictions. Unity of Fort Myers, 11120 Ranchette Rd, Chapel (1st bldg on left), Ft Myers Info: 910-7410 or RefugeRecovery.org.

Women’s Circle – 6:30-8:30pm. 3rd Tue. With Kathleen D’Orsi. This circle offers an opportunity to be heard, to unburden your fears and to be with other strong woman on their journey. $10 love offering. Naples. 732-672-5069.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) – 7pm. A 12-step program for food addiction. No dues, no fees, no weigh-ins. Gulf Coast Church of Christ, 9550 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers.

Andy: 850-4467. FoodAddicts.org.

La Leche League – 7pm. 1st Tue. Mother-to-mother breastfeeding support group. Children welcome.

Free. St Hilary’s Episcopal Church, 5011 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. lllFlorida.com.

Mindfulness Yoga – 7pm. Unwind, restoring your mind, body and soul. Focus awareness on the present moment calmly acknowledging and accepting one’s feelings, thoughts and bodily sensations. $10 love donation. LightWork Wellness Center, 1400 Colonial Blvd, Ste 258, Ft Myers.

LightworkWellnessCenter.com.

West Coast Swing Group Class –7-7:45pm. $15.

Allstar Dance Studio, 4910 Tamiami Tr N, Ste 118, Naples. 304-9013. AllstarDanceStudio.com.

Spiritual Development Group – Thru May. 7-8:30pm. 1st Tue. Join with other like-minded people who value learning and developing spiritually.

The circle is led by Patti Wilson, a spiritual coach and ThetaHealing practitioner. Topic: Chakras. $20.

Register/info: 599-4224. 6710 Winkler Rd, Ste 2, Ft Myers. SpiritualCoach@hotmail.com.

wednesday Beach Baptist Farmers’ Market – Thru May. 8am-1pm. Currie’s award-winning BBQ, French food, Cuban sandwiches, crepes, cookies, roasted corn, gourmet coffee, cheeses, dips, local seafood, farm-fresh produce, local arts and crafts, handmade jewelry, beach clothing, gifts and souvenirs. Free parking. 130 Connecticut St, Ft Myers Beach. Info: 41Markets.com.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) – 9am. A 12-step program for food addiction. No dues, no fees, no weigh-ins. St Leo Catholic Church, 28290 Beaumont Rd, Bonita Springs. Mary: 216870-0653. FoodAddicts.org.

Qigong Class – 9-10am. Qigong involves performing gentle movements that are correlated with inhalation and exhalation of the breath. $7/class.

East Naples Community Park, 3500 Thomasson Dr, Naples. 601-2966. WhiteDoveQigong.com.

and practice the ancient art of qigong (sheng zheu form), a spiritual form of the practice. Experience and expand your own healing energy. $15. 6710 Winkler Rd, Ste 2, Ft Myers. LotusBlossomClinic.com.

Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve Kayak Tour – 10am-1pm. From New Pass with GAEA Guides. A fascinating area of the Aquatic Preserve with lots of winding passageways, rookeries, and grass flats where manatees feed. A great deal of birds are in this area along with dolphin and the manatees. $50/ person. 694-5513 or GAEAGuides.com.

The Naples Doll Club – Thru Apr. 11:30am. 1st & 3rd Wed. Meetings and workshops are open to all who love and enjoy the beauty of dolls, from vintage to contemporary. Mayflower Congregational Church, 2900 County Barn Rd. Info: 440-572-1223 or Razzdazz28@aol.com.

Tai Chi Eight-Form – 2-3pm. With Sondra Dansby. This hour-long class focuses on eight forms of tai chi. It helps to improve posture, balance, fall prevention, reduce blood pressure and restore emotional balance. $10 (packages available). AHA! A Holistic Approach Center, 15971 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 433-5995.

Kundalini Yoga – 5:30-6:30pm. With Gloria Reilly.

Movement, breathing techniques, deep relaxation and meditation. $10/class. Happehatchee Center, 8791 Corkscrew Rd, Estero. Happehatchee.org.

Barre Motion – 6-7pm. Cardio Barre, with Pilates, yoga and weights. All levels. $20 single. Beyond Motion, 11985 Tamiami Tr N Naples. 254-9300.

Schedule: Go2BeyondMotion.com.

Making Friends with Money – 6-8pm. The Study and Practice of Prosperity Principles. $15. Open Path, 8359 Beacon Blvd, Ste 614, Ft Myers. 2970129. OpenPath.live.

The Holistic Chamber of Commerce Education Panels – 6-8pm (2nd Wed). Local chamber members enjoy monthly mixing and mingling opportunities that include business-focused speakers, panels and roundtable discussions. The Center for Spiritual Living, 406 SE 24th Ave, Cape Coral.

HolisticChamberOfCommerce.com.

UniTeens Night – 6-8:30pm. Teenagers are invited to enjoy activities, discussions, meditations, crafts,

fun and food. To assure plenty of refreshments and supplies, notify in advance how many teens are coming to connect with established friends and make new ones. Unity of Fort Myers, 11120 Ranchette Rd. RSVP: 278-1511. UnityOfFortMyers.org.

La Leche League – 6:30pm. 3rd Wed. Motherto-mother breastfeeding support group. Children welcome. Free. Cape Coral Hospital Women’s Center, 2nd fl, 636 Del Prado Blvd S, Cape Coral. lllflorida.com.

Reiki Healing Sessions – 6:30pm. Hands of touch with crystal bowls sound healing and archangels healing powers bringing healing to the body, mind, soul and spirit. $10 love donation. LightWork Wellness Center, 1400 Colonial Blvd, Ste 258, Ft Myers.

LightworkWellnessCenter.com.

Open Social Dancing – 6:30-7pm. Group Class. $5; Dancing: 7-9pm. $12. Allstar Dance Studio, 4910 Tamiami Tr N, Ste 118, Naples. 304-9013. AllstarDanceStudio.com.

Your Body, Your Health: EFT Tapping – 6:308pm. With Jenny Li Ciconne. Tap into your body for reconnection, to balance and activate healing.

Begin practicing this skill in earnest to find greater peace and health. $30. 6710 Winkler Rd, Ste 2, Ft Myers. Info: 851-5415. RSVP: 277-1399. LotusBlossomClinic.com.

Crystal Bowl Meditation and Spirit Messages – 7pm. With Nikki Marie. This class offers the perfect opportunity to recharge your energy, rebalance your chakras, reconnect to your higher self and strengthen your connection with spirit. $20 ($10/ session 2x/week). Koreshan State Historic Site, 3800 Corkscrew Rd, Estero. RSVP for gate code: 754-444-9779. TheGypsySeaWitch.com.

Bachata Dance Class – 7-8pm. Salsa Dance Class: 8-9pm. With Anthony Kumo. $20/class. House of Gaia, 1660 Trade Center Way, Ste 1, Naples.

HouseOfGaia.org.

Families Anonymous – 7-8:15pm. For relatives and friends of those that suffer from a current, suspected or former problem of substance abuse or related behavioral problem. Open to all. No dues or fees.

Moorings Presbyterian Church, Naples. 595-1938.

FamiliesAnonymous.org.

Basic Yoga – 9:30-10:30am. With Cindy Bender.

Learn the basic of yoga. The emphasis of this class will be on the practice of posture with focus on alignment, using props, Sanskrit names, breathing and meditation. Appropriate for beginner or any level student. $13 (packages available). AHA! A Holistic Approach Center, 15971 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 433-5995.

Pilates Bootcamp – 9:30-10:30am. Pilates Mat combined with full-body strength training and yoga. All levels. $20/single. Beyond Motion, 11985 Tamiami Tr N, Naples. 254-9300. Schedule: Go2Beyondmotion.com.

Women Seeking Serenity Through the 12 Steps – 10am. Free. Hope Lutheran Church, Old US 41, Bonita. Carol: 405-1947.

Exploring Coastal Habitats – 10am. Through Apr. Guided walk to the estuary and along a sandy trail to the beach. Sponsored by Friends of Barefoot Beach Preserve. Free. Barefoot Beach, Bonita Springs.

FriendsOfBarefootBeach.org.

Qigong Practice – 10-11am. With JaySun. Learn

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Nar-Anon Family Groups – 7:30pm. Providing support and hope to those in despair because of a relative or friend’s addiction. Cape Professional Center, 1216 SW 4th St, Ste 6, Cape Coral.

691-3653.

tional healing power of quartz crystal bowls as you lie or sit in comfort. Hong will also channel the healing energies of reiki. $10. RSVP: JennyLotusBlossom@gmail.com. LotusBlossomClinic.com.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) – 7pm. A 12-step program for food addiction. No dues, no fees, no weigh-ins. Riverside Church, 8660 Daniels Pkwy, Modular B, Ft Myers. Andy: 850-4467. FoodAddicts.org.

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Iyengar Yoga – 9-10:30am. With Susan Carter. This multilevel class and is taught by an experienced, certified Iyengar yoga teacher and certified IAYT yoga therapist. $20 (packages available). AHA! A Holistic Approach Center, 15971 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 433-5995. AHolisticApproachCenter.com.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) – 9:30am. A 12-step program for food addiction.

No dues, no fees, no weigh-ins. Alano Club, 20 Marco Lake Dr, Marco Island. Jerry: 989-295-7911.

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Clay Handbuilding and Raku Techniques – 1-4pm. Reduce stress in this five-week class with Richard Rosen. $200 plus materials ($50). Rosen Gallery & Studios, 2172 J&C Blvd, Naples Art District. RSVP: 821-1061. rictra@earthlink.net.

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Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) – 1:30pm. A 12-step program for food addiction. No dues, no fees, no weigh-ins. Ft Myers Community of Christ, 368 Herron Rd, N Ft Myers. Ed: 208-4075.

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Midday Meditations – 3pm. With Tara. Take a break in nature and recharge your spirit through guided meditation and sacred sound healing. $10.

Happehatchee Center, 8791 Corkscrew Rd, Estero.

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Infant and Pregnancy Loss Support Group – 5:15-6:45pm. 2nd Thurs. 1095 Whippoorwill Ln, Naples. 298-9725. Facebook page: Grieving Together.

Ashtanga Primary Series – 6-7 pm (short form).

Complete vinyasa yoga with standing and seated poses, inversions, backbends, binds and twists to develop strength and stamina; building courage and confidence. $20/drop-in or class package. Love

Salsa Night Group Class – 7-7:45pm. Salsa Practice: 8-8:30pm. $15. Allstar Dance Studio, 4910 Tamiami Tr N, Ste 118, Naples. 304-9013.

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692-9747. LoveYogaCenter.com.

Kundalini Yoga – 6-7pm. With Cindy Bender. Balance, strengthen and expand physical body systems and remove emotional blocks. $10. Unity of Fort Myers, 11120 Ranchette Rd. RSVP: 278-1511.

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STRENGTH Class – 6-7pm. Full-body conditioning class. $20/single. Beyond Motion, 11985 Tamiami Tr N, Naples. 254-9300. Schedule: Go2Beyondmotion.com.

Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA) Group – 6-7:30pm. 12-step program. A fellowship of men and women that have suffered from anxiety or depression and anger after growing up in highly stressful environments. 10051 Plantation Rd, Ft Myers. 931-9009.

Calming Meditative Yoga – 6-7:30pm. 1st Thur.

With Kandy Love. This class integrates postures and breathing to reestablish quietness and stillness as a choice in daily life. All levels. No yoga experience necessary. Bring your own yoga props. Some props are available. $18/class, $30/2 classes. 6710 Winkler Rd, Ste 2, Ft Myers. LotusBlossomClinic.com.

Pachamama Game Changer Gathering – 6:30pm.

1st Thur. Pachamama Alliance of SW Florida. Be a part of this next step in conscious evolution towards carbon neutrality and a sustainable future. Hot cider and tea will be served. Bring a dessert. Info: HolleyRauen@gmail.com or Drawdown.org.

Women’s Circle —6:30-8:30pm. 3rd Thur. With Kathleen D’Orsi. This circle offers an opportunity to be heard, to unburden your fears and to be with other strong woman on their journey. $10 love offering. Naples. 732-672-5069.

Crystal Bowl Meditation – 6:45-7:45pm. 2nd & 4th Thur. With Jenny Hong. Experience the vibra-

Families Anonymous (FA) Group – 7-8pm. A 12Step fellowship for families and friends dealing with the destructive behavior of someone near to them, whether caused by drugs, alcohol or related behavioral problems. Riverside Church, 8660 Daniels Pkwy, Ft Myers. FtMyersfa@gmail.com.

Refuge Recovery Group – 7-8pm. A Buddhistinspired path to recovery from all addictions.

Unity of Fort Myers, 11120 Ranchette Rd, Chapel (1st bldg on left), Ft Myers Info: 910-7410 or RefugeRecovery.org.

Meditation Class – 7-8:15pm. Guided Buddhist meditation and practical advice. No experience necessary. $10. Samudrabadra Buddhist Center, 6338 Presidential Ct, Ft Myers.

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friday Yoga Practice – 9-10:30am. Share a safe, quiet space to practice yoga together. Bring yoga props and join for an informal session with Kandy or Jenna Love doing their mat practice; follow along or do your own thing. They will provide hands-on educational assistance, as needed. $10-$15 love offering. 6710 Winkler Rd, Ste 2, Ft Myers. Info: 851-8815 or YoginiKandy62@gmail.com.

Barre Motion – 9:30-10:30am. Cardio Barre, with Pilates, yoga and weights. All levels. $20 single. Beyond Motion, 11985 Tamiami Tr N Naples.

254-9300. Schedule: Go2BeyondMotion.com.

Beachcombing and Shelling Talk – 10am. Thru Apr. A one-hour talk by a naturalist. Sponsored by Friends of Barefoot Beach Preserve. Free. Barefoot Beach, Bonita Springs. FriendsOfBarefootBeach.org.

La Leche League – 10am. 2nd Fri. Mother-tomother breastfeeding support group. Center Point Community Church, 6590 Golden Gate Pkwy, Naples. lllSunshineState.org/naples.

Hatha Yoga – 10:15-11:30am. With Meredith Musick. All levels. $10. The Yoga House, 6200 Trail Blvd, Naples. 269-8846. MeredithMusick.com.

Midday Meditations – 11am. With Mary. Take a break in nature and recharge your spirit through guided meditation and sacred sound healing. $10.

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Women’s Co-Dependents Anonymous – Noon.

Hope Lutheran Church, Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs.

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Reiki Healing for Healers – 10am-4pm. 2nd Fri. Happehatchee, 8791 Corkscrew Rd, Estero. LenkaSpiska@gmail.com. Happehatchee.org.

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Belly Dancing – 7-7:45pm & 8-8:45pm. Group classes with Ansuya Rather. Group class specials.

Allstar Dance Studio, 4910 Tamiami Tr N, Ste 118, Naples. 304- 9013. AllstarDanceStudio.com.

Feel Good Fridays Reiki Share – 7:30pm. Healing meditation to reconnect with your higher self, and reiki to rebalance your chakras and alignment. Recharge with Tibetan bowl and crystal healing. $10 love donation. LightWork Wellness Center, 1400 Colonial Blvd, Ste 258, Ft Myers, LightworkWellnessCenter.com.

saturday Guided Nature Walk – 9am. Enjoy a guided walk through a maritime forest and coastal strand. Sponsored by Friends of Barefoot Beach Preserve. Free. Barefoot Beach, Bonita Springs.

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The Holistic Chamber of Commerce Meetings, Naples – 9:30-11am. 3rd Sat. Local chamber members enjoy monthly mixing and mingling opportunities that include business-focused speakers, panels and roundtable discussions.

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A Search for God Edgar Cayce Study Group – 3-5pm. New members welcome. Unity Church of Ft Myers, 11120 Ranchette Rd. Info: 850-556-7604.

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Healing Drum Circle – 4-5:30pm. 1st Sat. With Ocianna. Bring drums, shakers, open heart and dance.

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Plant-based, whole foods, grab-and-go, dining, catering, meal plans, local organic ingredients, desserts, the best-tasting smoothies and food you've ever had.

Collier/Lee Counties

15971 McGregor, Ft Myers • 239-433-5995 AHolisticApproachCenter.com

Offering many natural healing options in a single location: acupuncture, clinical psychotherapy (RRT, hypnotherapy, couples therapy), energy work, therapeutic massage, Transformational Breath®, full-spectrum infrared sauna, classes (yoga, tai chi, stretch ’n strength), workshops, retail therapy and more. See ad, page 48.

EYES WIDE OPEN

239-948-9444 • SilviaCasabianca.com Regain Body Wisdom! Innov-ative, holistic support to reduce stress and anxiety, improve lifestyle, find life purpose or simply cultivate wellness for self, the community or the planet. Psychotherapy, couples counseling, parenting guidance. CEU classes for health professionals. Call for consultation or further information.

THE PATH OF BEING

A Gift and Book Store for Conscious Lifestyles 15248 S Tamiami Trl, #300, Ft Myers 239-437-5141 • ThePathOfBeing.com We offer classes and meditation that will help you find peace. Join us and share your journey of selfdiscovery.

MEDICAL SPA ASSUAGE SPA

9407 Cypress Lake Dr, Ste C, Ft Myers 33919 1201 Piper Blvd, Unit 1, Naples 34110 239-333-1450 • AssuageCenters.com The finest relaxation treatments from around the planet have been brought to Fort Myers. Each technique is perfected for your mind, body, face and skin. See ad, page 20.

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 55.

NUTRITION JENNIFER BARRELL, MS, CNS, LDN

D-Signed Nutrition 3531 Bonita Bay Blvd, Ste 300, Bonita Sprgs 239-676-5249 • D-SignedNutrition.com Family medical nutrition therapy providing individualized programs for every life stage to restore health and wellness. Detox, GI issues, weight management, food sensitivities and allergies.

See ad, page 57.

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D-SIGNED NUTRITION, LLC

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

See ad, page 57.

PSYCHOTHERAPY ROBERT M. CICIONE, LCSW, ANXIETY & STRESS RELIEF SPECIALIST Sunshine Professional Center 9200A Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Spgs 34135 401-441-7028

REGENERATIVE MEDICINE CARING MEDICAL REGENERATIVE MEDICINE CLINICS Ross Hauser, MD Katherine Worsnick, MPAS, PA-C 9738 Commerce Center Ct, Ft Myers 239-308-4747 • CaringMedical.com

Specialists in stem cell therapy, PRP and H3 Prolotherapy: the most scientifically curative regenerative injection method for chronic pain, sports injuries and arthritis. Since 1993, we’ve helped patients who have plateaued with other pain “management” treatments to permanently resolve their pain, nerve entrapments and disabling symptoms without surgery or medication. See ad, page 37.

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

Serving Naples since 1999. Hatha and therapeutic Yoga. Improve posture, breath-work, heal injuries, The Great Yoga Wall®. Massage therapy: sports, Swedish, Lomi Lomi.

Nutritional counsel. Posture and stretching classes.

Reclaim your health and happiness. Breakthrough stress and anxiety method (T.R.U.) comes to Florida—powerful, effective, scientifically proven, brief, safe, lasting, adults, adolescents, children. Call today for an evaluation.

KATHLEEN D’ORSI, LCSW 239-513-0255 • 732-672-5069 KathleenDorsi.com KDorsi@comcast.net

Lets talk! Together we can reduce anxiety with energy healing and psychotherapy. Restore balance in your body and remove the effects of trauma. Set your intention and give me call for information and to schedule a consultation. See ad, page 51.

CAROL ROLDAN, MA, CMFT, CHT, IMHC 239-330-5397 RevivePsychology@gmail.com ReviveOnline.org

Effective counseling, for life changing results. Receive holistic psychotherapy treatments, on-site or online. Individuals, couples, family. CBT, hypnosis. EFT, mindfulness, bio-energy therapies, dance-therapy, yoga.

REALTOR KAREN L. BEATTY, ABR, GRI

Downing-Frye Realty, Inc Naples • 239-269-7788 Klbeatty48@aol.com • KarenBeatty.com Florida native, loving and selling Naples since 1977. Karen knows the market, offers expert counseling with efficient reliability. She takes the stress out of buying or selling and gets the job done with a smile. Choose Karen for ease and joy in your real estate transaction!

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