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In This Issue In Every Issue

Reduce Your Risk of Infertility Shannon Homkovics, ND

Create Your Best Year Ever with Feng Shui

Karen Elizabeth Rowan, LMT, CST

3 Myths Busted About Type 2 Diabetes Katherine Layman, ND

Is 2018 Your Year to Finally Find Love?

Ronnie Ann Ryan

New Year’s Resolutions That Bring Lasting Change

Stephen Sinatra, MD, FACC

Vitamin Deficiency is More Common Than You Think Pauline Weissman, MS, CNS, LDN

Can You Lose Weight with Keto?

Evelyn DeDominicis, MS

Cholesterol, Just the Fats! Katy Firisin, ND

Simple Meal Planning for the New Year Ayelet Connell, PhD, PT, IMT,C

The Power of Biomechanical Bodywork: A Different Kind of Massage Michele Nanfito, LMT

What Really Works to Lose Weight?

Anne Mitchell, ND Becoming a Reiki Master Cheryl Case

Sleep Loss Has Profound Effects on Health J. Erika Dworkin, Certified Lifestyle Educator

Practical Divine Wisdom Robin Clare

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Get Ready for 2018!

March: Detoxification, Autoimmune Disease April: Food Sensitivities, Natural Allergy Relief May/June: Hormone Replacement for Women and Men, Lyme Disease Natural Treatment July/August: Metabolic Exercise, Skincare September: Natural Therapies for Kids, Healthy Aging October: Natural Treatments for Cancer, Spirituality November/December: Natural Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes, Brain Health

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Optimal Health By Dr. Derrick DeSilva, MD

Harvest & Wisdom Organic Restaurant at the Shangri-La Springs – A Locavore’s Dream By Dr. Diane Hayden, PhD

Health

9 Did You Know Floating Can Ease Stress and Anxiety?

By Lynn Brewer 10 Decrease the Harmful Physical and Psychological Effects of Stress with Biofeedback

By Jamie Kliewe 12 The Biological Dentist: A Revolutionary Style of Dentistry By Dr. Josephine Perez, DMD 14 Age Like a Rotisserie Chicken: Slow, Juicy and Hot By Dr. Carol L. Roberts, MD 16 Are You Suffering from Memory Loss, Depression or Mental Fog? By Dr. Kelly Miller, NMD 18 Can Common Symptoms Be a Sign of Type 2 Diabetes?

By Denise A. Pancyrz 19 Microneedling: The Natural Alternative for Anti-Aging Skincare By Jacqueline Rochonchou and Ashley Anderson

Feel Amazing Spine & Joint Institute By Dr. Richard Hiler, DC

Dr. Di’s Corner By Dr. Diane Hayden, PhD

Abbington Green Bed & Breakfast Inn and Spa: A Dream Come True By Dr. Diane Hayden, PhD

30 The Sun: Your Most Beautiful Adversary? By Richard Fanelli

Our Yoga Place By Nancy Gerald & Tom Palmer

Winning the Inner Battle By Megan Moriarty, CH

Salt Cave Therapy By Dr. Diane Hayden & Andrea Geresdi 36 The Herbal Treatment for Sleep Apnea By Steven Frank 41 Quarantine 15 - Have You Gained an Extra 15 Lbs?

By Katherine Milette

By Ronnie Ann Ryan

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Photo: Michael Owen

Every Path to Parenthood is Unique

CT Fertility was founded in 1991, and has been a leader in fertility creating over 5,000 babies for proud parents from over 30 countries. CT Fertility personalizes the parenting journey for any couple and single men or women. Our fertility specialists also proudly offer LGBT family planning, gay surrogacy, and supports lesbian fertility. Dr. De Pinho and Dr. Melvin Thornton are widely recognized throughout Europe and the U.S. as preeminent fertility doctors in advanced reproductive care of infertile couples, singles and same-sex couples. They offer a wide range of treatment and egg donation options, taking into account your long-term family vision; ethical, legal and financial considerations; personal relationships and priorities.

The clinic achieves exceptional results by coordinating every aspect of the medical process, all under one roof, including the finding and pre-screening of highly qualified, safe, and immediately available local egg donors. They take great pride in partnering with, guiding and empowering our patients to achieve their unique family building goals.

Why Choose CT Fertility?

• Extensive experience with egg donor, gay surrogacy, and multiparty reproduction

• Locations in U.S. and Europe

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For further information, please visit our website www.ctfertility.com or call 203-373-1200 to schedule an appointment. See ad on page 17.

New Year – Fresh Look at your Finances

Want to take control of your finances, but not sure where to start? Do you wonder whether you will outlive your money? Curious whether you can sustain the lifestyle you’re living over time? You can address these questions, and more, through financial planning. Financial planning entails a holistic approach to managing your wealth so you can effectively pursue your dreams. It evaluates items that are within your control, like your budget, with those outside of your control, like the costs of health care, so that you can make informed decisions about your finances over time.

Think of financial planning as a jigsaw puzzle. What you want to do with your money is the picture that you are putting together. The pieces of the puzzle are the items within and outside of your control. Retaining focus on your big picture goals while continuously monitoring and (re)assembling the different pieces of your financial life so that you can achieve your goals is what financial planning is all about.

Use the new year to take a fresh look at your finances. Reflect on your unique jigsaw puzzle picture. Are you satisfied with the picture you are assembling with your pieces? If you’d like a different perspective on the image you’re seeing or a confidential conversation about the pieces within or outside your control, I’d be happy to talk with you. I have used comprehensive financial planning to help many clients obtain greater control of their finances and confidence in their goals.

Caroline Wetzel is a Certified Financial PlannerTM ( CFP®) and Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA®) who has worked in financial services since 2001. She is Vice President, Private Wealth Advisor with Procyon Private Wealth Partners, LLC an independent, employee-owned registered investment advisor and fiduciary located in Shelton, CT. Procyon Private Wealth Partners, LLC helps private clients fulfill their financial dreams and institutions manage their retirement plans, endowments, and foundations. For more information, visit Caroline’s LinkedIn Page: https:// www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-wetzel and Procyon’s web site: www.procyonpartners.net See ad on page 12.

Living in a State of Super Immunity Using Essential Oils

How would it feel to live in a state of Super Immunity and never worry about the seasonal ‘stuff’ that can wipe you out for weeks? This is where my family lives and thrives, in what I refer to as our super immunity bubble. Stuff goes around, and we never get wiped out - ever.

We travel the world confidently living in a state of super immunity. I'm comforted by my essential tools even when someone is sneezing all over me in the airport. When the kids are swapping their seasonal garbage at school, I do not worry because the kids have these natural tools too.

If you've heard the BUZZ about essential oils, it's because they flat out work. I've been using essential oils with my family for 10+ years, and I cannot stop raving about them. The bottom line is: Moms and Dads want TOOLS to keep their kids healthy, and essential oils deliver.

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Essential Oils:

• Can replace most of your bathroom cabinet contents

• Remarkably support functions of the body such as the brain, liver, muscles, joints, heart, and lungs

• Support the immune system

• May clear mild acne/skin conditions

• May improve sports performance, naturally

• Are fully supported by thousands of scientific studies

• Have worked their magic into the medical practices of Physicians because the public is demanding natural solutions

I’m sure I’ve piqued your interest, so you may be wondering what’s your next step. I’d like to invite you to join one of my in-person classes or full-day workshops to learn more about essential oils and how you can work them into your life.

Lisa Wilson, Celebrating ten years as the proud owner of The Raw Food Institute, DoTerra Blue Diamond Leader, Plant Therapy Geek, and natural mom to three teenagers. To register for upcoming events visit: http://www.lisawilsonwellness.com. See ad on page 9.

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Ozone is a triatomic molecule consisting of three oxygen atoms. It has been successfully used in medicine for its microbiological properties: bacteriocidal, virucidal, and fungicidal for over 100 years. Ozone is a strong oxidant against free radicals as well as its destruction of almost all microorganisms. All this, and it is compatible with human epithelial cells, fibroblasts, and periodontal cells. There are no known side effects of Ozone when used properly and in the correct Certified professional hands.

Benefits of Ozone Therapy

• Facilitates wound healing

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• Prevention of cavities (some may be reversed)

• Increased tissue regeneration

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Dr. Josephine Perez, DMD has been practicing dentistry for 29 years. She is a graduate of Tufts University School of Dentistry in Boston and interned at New Orleans Coast Guard/Navy Base. Her holistic approach to dentistry encompasses each person’s unique and entire state of physical and emotional well-being. Dr. Perez focuses on the underlying condition, rather than only treating the symptoms. She tests for biocompatibility to find pathways to reduce inflammation and apply biocompatible and biomimetic materials, supplements, and essential oils to restore and strengthen the oral cavity and ultimately, the whole body. 239.254.4480. www.thesmilefairy.com.

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Did You Know Southwest Florida is a Blue Zone?

Blue Zones Project – Southwest Florida (SWFL), a free community well-being program thanks to the generous sponsorship of NCH Healthcare System, works with individuals and organizations to help people live healthier, happier and longer lives. We do this by engaging businesses, schools and youth-organizations, homeowner’s associations, restaurants, grocery stores and faith-based organizations to help make healthy choices easier where we work, play and live. We also partner with community planners and elected officials to help promote policy that supports access to healthy food and air, as well as walkable/ bikeable communities. Blue Zones Project is a “we” project as over 700 organizations and thousands of individuals are collaborating to boost well-being in SWFL. And it is working; since we started in 2015, well-being has skyrocketed in our area. Just nine years ago, per Gallup, we ranked 73rd in the nation for well-being. For the past 4 years, we have achieved the top spot for having the highest well-being in the nation. Now more than ever, we know how important good health is to support resilience to stress, of all kinds, including a global pandemic. Building resilience involves optimizing the five elements of well-being: social, physical, financial, community and purpose. Blue Zones Project has both virtual and hands-on tools to help individuals and organizations maximize these elements.

To learn more go to our website:  www.southwestflorida.bluezonesproject.com or Facebook:  www.facebook.com/BlueZonesProjectSouthwestFlorida You can also call us at 239.624.2312 or email at: BlueZonesProjectSWFL@Sharecare.com. See ad on page 47>

Cholesterol, Just the Fats!

By Katy Firisin, ND

By design, everything our body does has a purpose. So, why would it produce so much cholesterol if it were bad?

What is Cholesterol?

While many believe cholesterol to be a bad thing, or the result of too many eggs and bacon, it is actually a pervasive substance busy at work in many systems of our bodies. Cholesterol is a waxy substance largely produced by the liver. The body produces roughly 1000 mg of cholesterol per day, far more than it consumes through food. Cholesterol is ubiquitous. It is found in every cell of our body. But there is much more to cholesterol than high and low.

LDL and HDL

Cholesterol is transported by lipoproteins, HDL and LDL, which are only two of several that are typically measured. These lipoproteins are not actually cholesterol. They carry cholesterol through the body where it needs to go. The HDL “good choles terol” is responsible for helping to clean up damage to artery walls. The LDL, dubbed the “bad cholesterol”, is not inherently bad at all and carries nutrients through the blood stream.

There are two important categories or sizes of LDL. The large fluffy particle LDL is the healthier size that carries out its everyday transport function. However, in the presence of inflammation, sug ars, and triglycerides, these particles become oxidized or “rusty” and small. This smaller particle is believed to be able to attach more readily to the artery walls and contribute to plaque formation.

Hormone Production

Once Cholesterol hitches a ride on the HDL and LDL, where does it go and what happens if we take medication to bring those levels down? One major role of cholesterol is hormone produc tion. Testosterone, the male sex hormone, is made from cholesterol. Estrogen and progesterone, the female sex hormones, are also derived from cholesterol. The stress response from our adrenal glands relies on cortisol, a hormone that depends on cholesterol for production. Another cholesterol dependent hormone, aldosterone, regulates kidney function and blood pressure. Vitamin D is, in fact, a hormone and not a vitamin at all. The production of cholesterol is part of the conversion of Vitamin D both from the sun and from our foods. You can begin to imagine the possible side effects of taking cholesterol-lowering medications.

We have learned that cholesterol is everywhere, that it is made by the body and has an important role in many functions. But the rhetoric surrounding “high” cholesterol is that it clogs arteries and causes heart attacks. For millions of years in human evolution, the body has produced cholesterol and cannot live without this mole cule. Yet, not until the 20th century did we see heart disease rise as a leading cause of death in humans. What changed? Diet, agricul ture, industrialization, sugar consumption, sedentary lifestyles, and the promotion of low fat diets high in carbohydrates are just a few examples. The number and size of our LDL’s is largely impacted by inflammation and other lifestyle factors. The good news is that with dietary changes, exercise, and nutritional supplementation, these rusty old LDL’s can be replaced with their healthy fluffy counter parts.

Improving Your Cholesterol

1. Change your diet. Decrease refined sugar and carbohydrates. These have been shown to damage your arteries. LDL particle size is negatively impacted by inflammation and oxidation from diets high in refined sugar and carbohydrates. Fruits and vegetables contain important antioxidants. Plants also contain phytosterols that compete with cholesterol to get into the cells and circulate in the blood stream.

2. Eat healthy fats. Omega-3 fatty acids have been well researched showing their positive effects on HDL levels and LDL density.

3. Reduce stress. We lead busy, chaotic lives. Exercise, meditation, yoga, spiritual practice and simply slowing ourselves down have been shown to decrease cardiac risk.

Feel Amazing Spine & Joint Institute

By Dr. Richard Hiler, DC

“Our goal over the past 22 years is to improve upon what we already have, and to learn and implement the newest and latest methods and technologies to offer the next level in the future of health care and healing.”

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DR. RICHARD HILER, DC

Feel Amazing Institute in Naples, FL was formed in 2015 by Dr. Richard Hiler, chiropractic neu rologist and Dawna Hiler, RN. Formerly known as Hiler Chiropractic and Neurology for 17 years, the clinic integrated into medical services after Dr. Hiler had a life changing outcome using stem cell therapy on his lower back. For the past five years the clinic’s mission is to help others who have lost hope and have suffered with chronic joint pain or peripheral neuropathy. From low backs to knees, shoulders, hips, and nerve issues, the cutting-edge therapies used at Feel Amazing Institute have helped hundreds of people get their life back. The treatment approach is to use an arsenal of modalities and protocols to get the best outcome possible. When a patient tells Dr. Hiler they’ve already tried spinal decompression, or chiroprac tic, and it didn’t help, he inquires, “Well, did you try spinal decompression combined with stem cell allographs, exosomes, nano particles, ozone, prolotherapy, peptides, platelet rich plasma (PRP) and platelet poor protein concentrate? Did you use horizontal (electrical) therapy, infrared therapy, PEMF therapy, lasers, acoustic waves, and physical reconditioning along with the chiro practic?” The approach may sound complicated but the professionals at Feel Amazing Institute will streamline the process to make it doable, affordable, and effective.

Dr. Hiler stresses the importance of treating the condition and the environment surrounding the condition to optimize the healing process and treat the whole person to transform each patient’s overall health status. For instance, the hip has 21 muscles crossing the joint, the knee 11, the shoul der has 14 movers and 7 stabilizers. We must ad dress the length and strength of each muscle and the neurology that integrates with the function of that muscle. It is not optimal to just put stem cells in the joint or PRP and hope for the best.

Regarding peripheral neuropathy, Dr. Hiler performs a comprehensive neurological examina tion of sensory, motor, and autonomic peripheral

nerve function, as well as the central neurological nerve control of the brain and spinal cord. Dr. Hiler developed the first comprehensive ther apeutic program for peripheral neuropathy in SW Florida in 2005. He returned for 5 additional years of neurology training and received his board certification in functional neurology in 2013. In 2017, he developed one of the first regenerative cell treatment programs in the country using stem cell allografts. His first case study in 2017 was a 91-year-old patient that could not feel his legs for more than three years. After Dr. Hiler’s treatment he was feeling his legs again in less than a week and he was able to walk safely again without his walker. When regenerative cell treatment is ad ministered to the damaged nerves in combination with other therapies, the improvement in pain, numbness, and sense of balance is often remark able and long lasting.

The push in today’s environment is the enhancement of the immune system, control of inflammation, and increasing the cellular capaci ty to produce energy to enhance normal function and repair. New products are available for this exact purpose for clinical use for the treatment of moderate to severe cases of Covid-19. It is extremely exciting and will be used at Hiler’s Feel Amazing Institute as a wellness treatment which effectively modulates immune function, reduces inflammation, and enhances cellular function and repair. These are the types of things that excite us as we continue to associate and learn from some of the world leaders in regenerative medicine, physical medicine, and preventative medicine. •

Dr. Richard Hiler and his medical team offer a complimentary telephone consultation. For questions or to schedule an appointment, the office can be reached at 239.330.1000. www.FeelAmazing.com 3031 Airport-Pulling Rd N., Naples. See ad on page 31 >

Sleep Loss Has Profound Effects on Health

By J. Erika Dworkin, Certified Lifestyle Educator

Insomnia is one of the most common complaints seen by physicians...

Approximately 12.5% of the adult population uses a prescribed anxiolytic or sedative hypnotic in the course of a year… All of these drugs are associated with significant risks. Most of them are highly addictive and very poor candidates for long-term use.

- Michael Murray, ND, & Joseph Pizzorno, ND, The Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine 3rd Edition (2012)

Are you one of the estimated 50-to70 million Americans who suffer from a chronic sleep problem?

If you have one of the 90 distinct sleep disorders, including insomnia, it quite possibly has already negatively impacted your health and longevity, or will in the future if ignored or addressed only with high-risk prescription drugs.

Sleep Disorders Defined

The body’s genetically controlled biological clock regulates its circadian rhythms, physical, mental, and behavioral changes that follow a daily cycle in response primarily to light and darkness. Circadian rhythms manage multiple important bodily functions, including natural sleep cycles, hormone release, eating habits and digestion, and body temperature. As detailed below, chronic disruption of regular rhythms resulting from sleep deprivation is cause for great concern.

In 2015, the National Sleep Foundation recommended these numbers of daily sleep hours for adults: (1) teenagers/8-10; (2) adults & young adults/ 7-9; (3) older adults/7-8. Most sleep disorders are characterized by at least one of these symptoms: (1) excessive daytime sleepiness; (2) difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep; or (3) sleep-time abnormal movements, behaviors, and/or sensations. The most common

harmful sleep conditions include restless legs syndrome (RLS)/nocturnal cramping, sleep apnea (causes brief breathing interruptions and brain oxygen deprivation; obesity is its biggest risk factor), chronic insomnia (sleeplessness occurs most nights and lasts at least one month), narcolepsy, sleep-related psychiatric, neurological, and medical disorders, and circadian rhythm sleep disorders.

Causes of Sleep Loss

The causes of sleep deprivation fall into multiple categories. Physical causes include: systemic overgrowth of yeast (candidiasis), hormonal imbalances, hyperthyroidism, heart, lung and digestive disorders, allergies, arthritis, cancer, fibromyalgia, prostate problems, nocturnal fast-onset hypoglycemia, and the sleep conditions noted above. Underlying psychological issues include stress, depression (including seasonal affective disorder), anxiety, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.

The drugs that may cause sleep problems include those prescribed for depression, hypertension, birth control, water retention, hypothyroidism (if overprescribed), and asthma, allergies and other upper-respiratory conditions. Recreational substances and stimulants, including alcohol, marijuana, cigarettes, and excess caffeine (coffee, tea, chocolate, colas, energy drinks), can disrupt sleep.

Finally, numerous environmental factors can underlie sleep disorders, including toxic overload and electromagnetic frequencies (EMFs) that emanate from wireless/electrical devices (often referred to as radiation).

Health Risks of Chronic Sleep Deprivation

According to Michael Murray, ND, “adequate sleep is absolutely necessary for long-term health and regeneration.” Sleep influences the function of the immune, hormonal, and nervous systems. A growing

number of studies have thus linked inadequate sleep, or even sleeping at odd hours, with increased risk of obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure/heart disease, and cancer. Sleep deprivation has also been linked to neuronal damage and accelerated brain aging, prevalence of emotional and psychological problems, and increased hospitalizations and mortality.

The combination of sleep deprivation with chronic stress sets the stage for disease. The resulting adrenal gland production of excess cortisol can cause functional deterioration of various organ systems as they constantly attempt to rebalance. For example, stress from sleep deprivation may slow down thyroid function.

Risks of Prescription Sleep Aids

Most sleeping pills (e.g., Xanax®, Librium®, Valium®, Ambien®, Lunesta®, and Halcion®) are actually “sedative hypnotics” that are widely prescribed to treat stress and anxiety. They commonly cause dizziness, drowsiness, and significantly decreased coordination and memory.

In October 2015, Daniel F. Kripke, MD, an internationally recognized sleep researcher and professor of psychiatry emeritus at the University of California, San Diego, petitioned the FDA to consider mandating a new black box warning for sleeping pills. His petition was based on an analysis of 50 sleeping pill studies published from 2012 to 2015 and his assertion of a growing United States overdose epidemic. Dr. Kripke maintained that the most important risks of hypnotics include excess mortality, infections, cancer, depression and suicide, automobile crashes, falls and other accidents, and hypnotic-withdrawal insomnia. He emphasized that: (1) they are usually prescribed without approved indication, and most often with specific contraindications; and (2) even when indicated, there is little or no benefit (recommended doses increase sleep little if at all, and daytime

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Winning the Inner Battle

By Megan Moriarty, Certified Hypnotherapist

Do you ever feel like you are in a war against yourself to create the change that you desire?

Do you want to lose weight but can’t resist the sweets? Do you want to kick a bad habit but have tried countless times with no luck?

From a Hypnotherapist’s standpoint, this is not your fault. This inner conflict happens because your conscious desires are fighting against your subconscious programming. What most people don’t know is that your conscious mind, where all of your thinking takes place, makes up only 12% of your mind; the other 88% is made up of your subconscious mind.

When I first tell clients this they are baffled. How could their 60,000+ daily thoughts make up only 12% of their brainpower? It all comes back to auto matic behaviors and thought patterns. You live the majority of your life on autopilot. You do not have to put a lot of thought into performing daily tasks like driving your car or performing your morning routine. These are automatic; you do them without thinking. All of your automatic behaviors and thoughts are stored in your subconscious mind. This deep part of your mind also stores your knowns. As humans, we are motivated to wards what we already know because it is usually an easier option that takes less energy. You are more likely to take your usual route to work rath er than taking a new direction every drive.

Automatic behavior and having stored knowns do make life easier. If you had to relearn routine tasks or what you liked and disliked daily, you would not be able to function efficiently. However, we often have stored infor mation in our subconscious mind that no longer serves us. This is where the 12% of your mind (conscious mind) fights the more powerful 88% (subconscious mind). If you are fighting some one seven times more powerful than you, do you think you have a high chance of winning?

An example of this 12% vs. 88% battle is a woman who grew up with parents who gave her

a chocolate treat whenever she was upset, sad or lonely. Throughout her childhood, she loved these treats because in the moment they gave her joy and a sense of relief. After repeating this pattern for years, it became a part of her subcon scious programming without her even knowing it. She now automatically goes for the sweets whenever she is experiencing a negative emo tion. Growing up, this behavior didn’t affect her weight, but now that she’s older the chocolate treats seem to be the main culprit for her weight gain. She consciously wants to lose weight, be healthier, and feel more attractive, but she can’t stop eating sweets no matter what she does! This inner battle drives her crazy and she feels like she has no willpower and negatively judges herself. The vicious cycle of losing a few pounds just to put them back on keeps her trapped in a frustrating reality.

Can you relate this scenario in any area of your life? Have you ever had a deep desire to create a positive change but felt like you were your own worst enemy? In one way or another, this story relates to all of my Hypnotherapy clients. Most people want to expand and develop themselves but are struggling against deep, subconscious programming that they are not even aware.

There is an easy solution to this inner battle. It is natural, pain-free and highly effective. Hypno sis is the ultimate state for creating permanent change at a subconscious level. In this relaxed, peaceful state the subconscious mind easily accepts new, positive suggestions that align with your conscious desires. Once the positive suggestions are accepted, the battle is resolved. 100% of your mind is on board with your goals and deepest desires. This kicks willpower out of the equation and makes positive change easy and automatic. It is time to end the war against your self and utilize the power of hypnosis to become the happiest, healthiest version of you. •

, Certified Hypno therapist considers herself a professional belief enhancer. Through hypnosis, she guides clients to break through limiting habits and beliefs. After working together, you will embody the belief that you are the powerful creator of your life that can manifest anything you desire. 860.808.4672. www.meganmoriarty.com. info@ megan-moriarty.com. See ad on page 15 >

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RESOURCES

ACUPUNCTURE

Acupuncture of Greater Hartford Stan Baker, LAC 645 Farmington Ave, Hartford, CT 06105 860.836.1068 • acupuncturestanbaker.com See ad on page 27.

CHIROPRACTIC

Back to Motion Sports Rehab and Fitness 435 Willard Ave #B, Newington, CT 06111 BTMrehabfitness@gmail.com • 860-665-0826 See ad on page 21.

DENTISTRY

Livingstone Dental Excellence

Dr. Thomas Livingstone 3 Railroad St. North Canaan, CT 860.824.0751 • livingstonedentalexcellence.com See ad on page 30.

Dr. Steven Hinchey 2249 New London Turnpike South Glastonbury, CT. (860) 633-6518 www.dochincheydmd.com See ad on page 27.

HEALTH FOOD STORES

Parkade Health Shoppe Manchester Parkade, 378 West Middle Tpke, Manchester, CT • 860.646.8178 M-Sat 8am-9pm • Sun 9am-6pm See ad on page 5.

FINANCIAL PLANNING

Caroline Wetzel, CFP®, AWMA® Procyon Private Wealth Partners, LLC 1 Corporate Drive Suite 225 Shelton, CT 06484 475.232.2713 • cwetzel@procyonpartners.net www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-wetzel/ www.procyonpartners.net See ad on page 12.

HOLISTIC CENTERS

Bridge Healing Arts Center 304 Main Street, Farmington, CT 06032 860.404.2578 • BridgeHAC@aol.com www.BridgeHAC.com See ad on page 5.

Integrative Wellness and Physical Therapy 34 Jerome Ave, Suite 305 Bloomfield, CT 06002 (860) 519-1916 info@IntegrativeWellnessAndPT.com See ad on page 11

HOLISTIC PSYCHIATRY

David London, MD 567 Vauxhall St. Ext. #218, Waterford, CT (860) 443-5822 - davidlondonmd.com

HYPNOSIS

Diane Bahr-Groth, C. Hy., TFT, Dir. 1177 High Ridge Road, Stamford, CT. (203)595-0110 • mindbodytransformation.com See ad on page 32.

Mind Matters Hypnosis Center

Lisa Zaccheo, MA, BCH, BCI Board Certified Hypnotist & Instructor 12 Waterside Court, Avon, CT 06001 (860)693-6448 • MindMatters@comcast.net www.mindmattershypnosis.com

Michele P. Rousseau, MA, CH 267 William Street, Middletown, CT 06457 860-704-9054 • mprousseau@sbcglobal.net www.micheleprousseau.com

INTEGRATED MEDICINE

ProNatural Physicians Group 120 Webster Sqr Rd.Berlin, CT 06037 (860) 829-0707 www.ProNaturalPhysicians.com See ad on page 5.

Tamara Sachs, MD

Functional Medicine & Integrative Care LLC 15 Bennitt Street, New Milford CT 860-354-3304 • www.tsachsmd.com See ad on page 15.

ProNatural Physicians Group Dr. Ann Aresco, Dr. Cait Barbiero, Dr. Jennifer C. Pierre and Lara O’Neil, APRN 120 Webster Sqr Rd.Berlin, CT 06037 P: 860-829-0707 - F: 860-829-0606 E: ProNaturalPhysicians@comcast.net www.ProNaturalPhysicians.com See ad on page 5.

NUTRITION

Holcare Nutrition

Vicki Kobliner MS RD 3 Hollyhock Lane, Suite 2A, Wilton, CT 06897 203-834-9949 • www.holcarenutrition.com See ads on page 35.

Holly Niles, MS, CNS, LDN Licensed Functional Medicine Clinical Nutritionist Integrative Wellness 34 Jerome Avenue, Suite 305 Bloomfield, CT 06002 • (860) 519-1916 HollyNiles@IntegrativeWellnessAndPT.com www.IntegrativeWellnessAndPT.com See ads on page 36.

PHYSICIANS, M.D.

INTEGRATIVE

APRN’S/ NURSE PRACTITIONERS

ProNatural Physicians Group Lara O’Neil, Pediatric APRN Adult/Women’s Health APRN 120 Webster Square Road Berlin, CT 06037 • 860-829-0707 ProNaturalPhysicians@comcast.net See ad on page 5.

NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE

Collaborative Natural Health Partners Dr. Lauren Young, Dr. Ashley Burkman, Dr. Tonya Pasternak and Dr Craig Fasullo 315 E. Center St., Manchester, CT 06040 (860) 533-0179 • www.ctnaturalhhealth.com See ad on page 21.

Naturopathic & Acupuncture Health Center Dr. Marie Mammone, Dr. Renee Mammone, NDs John Mammone, Licensed Acupuncturist 274 Silas Deane Hwy., Wethersfield, CT 06109 (860)529-1200 • www.NAHcenter.com

Stacey Munro, N.D. Nature’s Helper Medical Clinic 178 Mountain Road, Suffield, CT 06078 860.758.7808 • www.natureshelpermedical.com

The Wellness Institute Marvin Schweitzer, ND 1 Westport Ave, Norwalk, CT (203) 847-2788

See ad on page 19.

West Hartford Naturopathic Medicine Frank Aieta, ND 301 N. Main St., West Hartford, CT (860) 232-9662 • www.DRAIETA.com See ad on page 19.

Connecticut Women's OB/GYN South Windsor/West Hartford/Enfield www.womenshealthct.com • 860-648-2748 See ad on page 42.

Natural Health & Healing, LLC Deanna M. Cherrone, MD 61 S. Main St, Ste 210, West Hartford, CT (860) 677-4600 • naturalhealthandhealing.net See ad on back cover.

Optimal Health Medical, LLC Henry C. Sobo, M.D. 111 High Ridge Rd. ,Stamford, CT 06905 203-348-8805 • www.drsobo.com

Tamara Sachs, MD Functional Medicine & Integrative Care LLC 15 Bennitt Street, New Milford CT 860-354-3304 • www.tsachsmd.com See ad on page 15.

SCHOOLS

The Graduate Institute 171 Amity Rd, Bethany, CT 06524 (203) 874-4252 • info@learn.edu See ads on page 43.

SKINCARE

Anew You Skincare & Wellness Center Melissa Martin, 16A Ensign Drive, Avon. (860)284-9730 • www.anewyouskincare.net Melissa@anewyouskincare.net See ad on page 19.

THERMOGRAPHY

Sophia Natural Health Center 31 Old Route 7, Brookfield, CT 06804. (203) 740-9300 • SophiaNaturalHealth.com

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COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Local Experts In and Around Naples

BIOLOGICAL DENTIST

Josephine Perez, DMD Naples 239.254.4480 www.thesmilefairy.com

Dr. Josephine Perez, DMD has been practicing dentistry for 29 years. She is a graduate of Tufts University School of Dentistry in Boston and interned at New Orleans Coast Guard/Navy Base. Her holistic approach to dentistry encompasses each person’s unique and entire (or whole, therefore holistic) state of physical and emotional well-being. The ability to maintain health through preventive measures and treatments of oral disease is her priority. Dr. Perez focuses on the underlying condition, rather than only treating the symptoms. She tests for biocompatibility to find pathways to reduce inflammation.

BRAIN TRAINING CENTER

Saving Your Brain

Dr. Kelly Miller, NMD Naples and Tampa 813.985.5190 www.savingyourbrain.com

Saving your Brain is a unique brain training center specializ ing in non-invasive evaluation tools and non-drug therapies to treat the common symptoms of anxiousness, depression, insomnia, short-term memory loss, balance problems, learning and reading comprehension, and cognitive loss associated with ADHD, Autism Spectrum, Traumatic Brain Injury, PTSD, and Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

DIABETES

REVERSAL COACHING

Reverse My Diabetes

Denise A. Pancyrz Naples 888.848.1763 www.ReverseMyDiabetes.net Denise@ReverseMyDiabetes.net

The conventional approach to managing type 2 diabetes long term is not effective. Holistic lifestyle coaching helps to reverse the effects of diabetes guiding you away from counting carbs and diets. Coaching leads you to recognize many factors that affect your glucose. Lower your A1c, stabilize glucose levels, increase your energy, and lose weight naturally.

FINANCIAL ADVISOR

Wintrust Wealth Management

Nina Azwoir, First Vice President Naples  239.697.5204 www.nazwoir.wintrustwealth.com nazwoir@wintrustwealth.com

Nina Azwoir is a licensed Financial Advisor with over 17 years of industry experience. She is astute in the realm of wealth management, financial planning, and retirement solutions. Nina has the accumulated knowledge and perspective to help keep her clients and their financial future on a steady course as they navigate through life and retirement. Her highest priority is her clients and their families. Reach out to her to get your complimentary financial plan.

FLOAT SPA

Cloud 9 Float Spa Fort Myers 239.887.4161 www.c9floatspa.com

Floating, also known as Flotation Therapy, has been used for years for its mental, spir itual, meditative, and physical benefits and has a vast amount of published research to support its claims.

HOLISTIC FUNCTIONAL HEALTHCARE

Omni Balanced Life Center 720 Goodlette Rd. Ste 205 Naples 239.234.1608 Office@omninaples.com www.omninaples.com

Omni Balanced Life Center brings a revolutionary style of health care to the marketplace. Our unique team style approach combines the expertise of multiple practitioners offering traditional and holistic treatments and services designed to bridge and transform the mind, body and soul creating lasting healing and harmony within. We work alongside western medical teams collaborating to offer the most advanced information available in research and science from all areas of medicine.

HYPNOTHERAPY Holistic Hypnotherapy

Megan Moriarty Online

860.808.4672 www.megan-moriarty.com info@megan-moriarty.com

Megan’s official title is Certified Hypnotherapist, but she considers herself a professional belief enhancer. Through hypnosis, she guides clients to break through limiting habits and beliefs. After working together, you will embody the belief that you are the powerful creator of your life tandt can manifest anything you desire.

MEDICAL SPA Skin Deep Naples Jacqueline Rochonchou and Ashley Anderson Naples 239.260.5060 www.SkinDeepNaples.com jacqui@skindeepnaples.com

Naples #1 MedSpa! From the moment you walk in our door, until the moment you leave you are treated to luxury and the latest technology. Each consultation and procedure is customized for each patient’s need. We look forward to welcoming you into our family.

NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS

Nature’s Rite Online 800.991.7088 www.mynaturesrite.com

ORGANIC SPA

Purely You Spa Jennifer Alvarez Linguidi, Owner Naples 239.331.8266  www.purelyyouspa.com info@purelyyouspa.com

Purely You Spa is Naples Premier certified organic spa. We offer facials, anti-aging skin care & body treatments, waxing & temporary facial hair removal, massage therapy, couples’ experiences, energy healing, health coaching, Bemer circulation treatments, and member ships for ladies & gentlemen. Our customized services focus on YOU ensuring a personal ized, quality experience every time you visit!

The Biological Dentist: A Revolutionary Style of Dentistry

By Dr. Josephine Perez, DMD

ABiological Dentist seeks the safest, least toxic and most conservative way to accomplish modern dentistry that is safe, functional, durable and esthetic. It is interesting how the term “alter native medicine” refers to a new holistic, inte grative and functional approach to health….yet it has been in existence for thousands of years and “modern medicine” is about 100 years old. Most people find the “alternative ways” be cause of a personal medical condition that has not resolved. Others, are well versed in holistic ways and understand and live by it. We have known for quite a long time that there is a mouth-body con nection. Bacteria from the mouth travels through the blood stream to the organs. As a biological dentist, my mantra continues to be: A healthy mouth is a healthy body and a healthy life!

How Do You Find a Biological Dentist?

Ask questions! Most dentists today are mercury free, however, very few are mercury SAFE. Being mercury safe means you protect the patient from harmful mercury vapors while removing them. Specialized equipment is necessary as well as a strict protocol. A practice needs to be S.M.A.R.T. certified. This entails rigorous training and examination to minimize harm to patients and staff. Over the past few months, many have spoken about “the new normal”. Fortunately, our protocols in the office have always had universal precautions, but our S.M.A.R.T. certification eases us into even greater and extra precautionary mea sures than a traditional dental office. Our office is already biological, so we have been doing these protocols for a long time and do not need to “play catch up” to the new normal. Here are a few of the state of the art offerings we have in our practice.

Compatibility Testing

Every person is different and every person’s toxic level is different. This is why the most important variable is finding the root cause. We encour age compatibility testing with everyone. It is extremely important to make sure what each person is compatible with and only then, choose the appropriate materials. We all want to enjoy quality of life. I strive for finding root cause so that patients can know their own bodies and can live, play, travel, dance to their heart’s content. It all begins with good food and food is medicine.

Air & Water Purification Systems

We have state of the art air purification and wa ter purification systems. Our AC has always had MERV14 or better filters. Our air is surgical grade that not only traps bacteria, VOCs, mold spores, off gassing, parasites and other toxins; it kills them. We have specialized evacuation systems for aerosols, which we are using on every patient even if it’s just a cleaning. This aerosole EVAC system has silver impregnated activated carbon and an electrostatic filter. We have invested in specialized UV-C filters (222nm-254nm) that are left overnight.

Our ozone machine is producing fresh ozo nated water all day; in fact this ozonated water runs through our systems so that no biofilms are formed in any of the water lines. We have special ized PPE made to order and our masks are P100 respirators.

Homeopathy

We use homeopathics as much as possible and have them available pre- and post- treatments. We encourage healing with high grade sup

plements and disinfect with laser and ozone/ O2 treatments. We are also completely metal free. Our restorations are BPA and BisGMA free. We use fluoride alternatives and educate our patients on biomimetic toothpastes and adjuncts. We make our own sanitizers with 151 proof alcohol and high grade, nonGMO, expeller pressed and/or cold pressed organic essential oils that we also offer to our patients. Our pa tients are offered a choice in their pre-treatment rinses: essential oil mouthwash, colloidal silver mouthwash, ozonated water or a peroxide rinse for 60 seconds.

We work with Integrative Doctors, Natu ropaths, Chiropractors, healers, anti-aging specialists and the medical community because it’s all connected. What happens in your mouth does not stay in your mouth. Be proactive and not reactive.

What we do as a profession is not compartmen talized. Compatibility matters, technique matters, isolation matters, quality materials matter, overall health of a patient matters, ability to process toxins matters…and genetics matter. Our staff is regularly trained in this comprehensive protocol. Nothing is too excessive for the health and wellbeing of patients and staff. We go above and beyond the required standards recommended by the CDC, FDA, and ADA. This “choreography” is contin uously changing in order to become better and healthier. We are a TEAM and we are all learning every day, we even learn from our own patients. We embrace change and welcome challenges. We are all just helping each other “home”. •

Dr. Josephine Perez, DMD has been practicing dentistry for 29 years. She is a graduate of Tufts University School of Dentistry in Boston and interned at New Orleans Coast Guard/ Navy Base. Her holistic approach to dentistry encompasses each person’s unique and entire (or whole, therefore holistic) state of physical and emotional well-being. The ability to maintain health through preventive measures and treatments of oral disease is her priority. Dr. Perez focuses on the underlying condition, rather than only treating the symptoms. She tests for biocompatibility to find pathways to reduce inflammation and apply biocompatible and biomimetic materials, supple ments, essential oils to restore and strengthen the oral cavity and ultimately, the whole body. After decades of restoring and transforming smiles, Dr. Perez has integrated total wellness into her oral health enhancement Practice - a revolutionary style of dentistry. www.thesmilefairy.com See ad on Back Cøover >

“We have known for quite a long time that there is a mouth-body connection. Bacteria from the mouth travels through the blood stream to the organs.

- Dr. Josephine Perez, DMD

FDA, and ADA. This “choreography” is contin uously changing in order to become better and healthier. We are a TEAM and we are all learning every day, we even learn from our own patients. We embrace change and welcome challenges. We are all just helping each other “home”. •

Dr. Josephine Perez, DMD has been practicing dentistry for 29 years. She is a graduate of Tufts University School of Dentistry in Boston and interned at New Orleans Coast Guard/ Navy Base. Her holistic approach to dentistry encompasses each person’s unique and entire (or whole, therefore holistic) state of physical and emotional well-being. The ability to maintain health through preventive measures and treatments of oral disease is her priority. Dr. Perez focuses on the underlying condition, rather than only treating the symptoms. She tests for biocompatibility to find pathways to reduce inflammation and apply biocompatible and biomimetic materials, supple ments, essential oils to restore and strengthen the oral cavity and ultimately, the whole body. After decades of restoring and transforming smiles, Dr. Perez has integrated total wellness into her oral health enhancement Practice - a revolutionary style of dentistry. www.thesmilefairy.com . See ad on Back Cøover >

Floating, for its mental, a vast

The Toughest Lesson I Learned as a Single Woman

By Dana Lee, Certified Life Coach

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“As I began to experience the single life and dating, I quickly realized that there were many people who were unfulfilled and had the idea that their life would be perfect when they found that special someone.”

-Dana Lee

At age 40, single and heartbroken, if the pieces of my life would back together again. Questions would look like bombarded my alone forever? Would I be able share my life with another person? heart open to love ever again? married and believed that I was would grow old with. Would As I began to experience the dating world, I quickly realized many people who were unfulfilled, the idea that their life would be they found that special someone. incredibly lonely they jumped just to fill the emptiness they knew these ways of thinking were created a cycle of relationship always ended in heartbreak. take steps toward personal healing ance of God and many amazing my path to avoid making these I knew I needed to be whole in spirit so I could experience the ing relationship I desired. My of healing and desire for others healthy and fulfilling relationship my Relationship Secrets for Singles.

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Secret 1 - Steps to heal past ready to love the love of your Secret 2 - Discover destructive in and learn steps to change Secret 3 - Create healthy dating Secret 4 – Learn to self-love person who deserves you and

Believe it or not, my years of have been the best opportunity the person I needed to be to experience fulfilling relationship I desired. self-discovery and healing created

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heartbroken, I wondered would ever be put Questions of what my future my mind. Would I be able to trust, love, and person? Would my again? I enjoyed being was with the person I I grow old alone now? the single life and the realized that there were unfulfilled, broken, and had be AMAZING when someone. They were so into any relationship were experiencing. I were LIES and only to relationship that I decided that I would healing with the guidamazing people He placed in these destructive choices. in my body, soul, and the healthy and fulfillsingle life journey others to experience a relationship is what birthed Singles.

Secrets hurts so you are life. destructive patterns you are them. dating habits. so you attract the and will love you.

being single may opportunity for me to become experience the most desired. My journey of created a passion to

help others. My desire is to guide you on YOUR journey of healing to become the individual who can wholeheartedly love, be loved, and experience the fulfilling relationship you are longing for. My loving ability to see your heart, your strengths, and your weaknesses along with my personal experience allows me to help you move from dating the wrong people and heartbreak, to the fulfilling relationship you desire and deserve. I believe the value and attractiveness of a person deserves to be recognized and cherished by another. You will experience this after intentionally taking steps to self-evaluation, self-love, healing, and personal growth that transform your thinking. You will break through self-sabotaging behaviors that prevent you from finding that amazing relationship.

My story continues on with the extreme joy of experiencing a relationship better than I could imagine. People used to ask me, “Why are you still single?”. I would reply, “Because He just hasn’t found me yet!” Looking back, we can see how God was preparing us for each other; He had to work on us individually. Our heart’s desire is that the lessons we learned would benefit many others. I keep asking him, “Why did it take you so long to find me?”. We laugh together and know that it was perfect timing and part of the process. The toughest lesson I had to learn as a single is that it’s NOT about finding the right person, it’s about BECOMING the right person! •

Dana Lee is a Certified Life Coach and owner of Relationship Secrets for Singles. If you’ve almost given up and need someone to come alongside you, send me an email and we can set up a free online zoom “Meet N Greet” session to see if this program is a right fit for you. RelationshipSecretsForSingles@gmail.com; www.RelationshipSecretsForSingles.com. See ad on page 19 > 10/4/20 7:40 PM

Radio Frequency: A Non-Surgical Alternative to Skin Tightening

By Jacqueline Rochonchou

Losing elasticity and seeing some laxity in your skin? You aren’t alone. In our lower to mid 30’s the quantity and quality of collagen production in our cells begins to decrease, leaving us wishing for the days when our skin stayed firm on its own without our hands helping it in our bathroom mirror. We rely so much on collagen to give us our youthful appearance. Being as it is the most common and abundant protein in the body, it creates the framework and structure for our skin and gives us the firmness we seek.

How can we get it back naturally once we begin to lose it? Radio frequency is the key. As the technician rubs the modality of choice over the skin, it gently releases energy in the form of electromagnetic waves into the dermis and hypodermis (subcutaneous tissues), which then stimulates collagen.

How Does Radio Frequency Work?

A deeper level of the skin is heated to 122-167 degrees Fahrenheit (or 50-75 Celsius). Maintaining a temperature of over 115 degrees Fahrenheit for over three minutes causes your body to release heat shock proteins which leads to tissue remodeling resulting in a tighter, smoother, more lifted appearance. It can even break down fat (facial and jawline slimming) and adipose tissue (the turkey neck we all complain about).

Where Can It Be Used on the Body?

Anywhere! The eye area, neck, jawline, and crepey arm and knee areas are some of the most popular body parts we treat. It can also be used to tighten your thighs, abdomen, and back and can even tighten skin from weight loss and surgical procedures.

How Else Can Radio Frequency Be Used?

In tandem with multiple hand pieces, you can even use microneedling with radiofrequency to enhance your effects from a procedure you already know and love. It can also be used to reduce lumps from fat removing procedures and other surgeries.

What Does It Feel Like and is It Safe?

It is a very comfortable procedure! It feels no warmer than a hot shower and is usually described as feeling like a hot stone massage. It is a very low energy of radio frequency that gets released (1 billion times less energy than an x-ray for example) and is similar to texting on a cell phone or being in a home that has Wifi. This is a great alternative for those who aren’t willing or ready to go under the knife or for those looking for a more natural alternative to injectables. Just because the body slows down its collagen production doesn’t mean it can’t be kicked up a notch. •

Jacqueline Rochonchou, Medical Aesthetician of Skin Deep Naples, Naples #1 MedSpa. From the moment you walk in our door until the moment you leave you are treated to luxury and the latest technology. Each consultation and procedure is customized for each patient’s need. We look forward to welcoming you into our family. 239.260.5060. www.SkinDeepNaples. com. jacqueline@ skindeepnaples.com. See ad on page 21 >

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Local Experts In and Around Naples

BIOLOGICAL DENTIST

Josephine Perez, DMD Naples 239.254.4480 www.thesmilefairy.com

Dr. Josephine Perez, DMD has been practicing dentistry for 29 years. She is a graduate of Tufts University School of Dentistry in Boston and interned at New Orleans Coast Guard/Navy Base. Her holistic approach to dentistry encompasses each person’s unique and entire (or whole, therefore holistic) state of physical and emotional well-being. The ability to maintain health through preventive measures and treatments of oral disease is her priority. Dr. Perez focuses on the underlying condition, rather than only treating the symptoms. She tests for biocompatibility to find pathways to reduce inflammation.

BRAIN TRAINING CENTER

Saving Your Brain

Dr. Kelly Miller, NMD Naples and Tampa 813.985.5190 www.savingyourbrain.com

Saving your Brain is a unique brain training center specializ ing in non-invasive evaluation tools and non-drug therapies to treat the common symptoms of anxiousness, depression, insomnia, short-term memory loss, balance problems, learning and reading comprehension, and cognitive loss associated with ADHD, Autism Spectrum, Traumatic Brain Injury, PTSD, and Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

DIABETES

REVERSAL COACHING

Reverse My Diabetes

Denise A. Pancyrz Naples 888.848.1763 www.ReverseMyDiabetes.net Denise@ReverseMyDiabetes.net

The conventional approach to managing type 2 diabetes long term is not effective. Holistic lifestyle coaching helps to reverse the effects of diabetes guiding you away from counting carbs and diets. Coaching leads you to recognize many factors that affect your glucose. Lower your A1c, stabilize glucose levels, increase your energy, and lose weight naturally.

FINANCIAL ADVISOR

Wintrust

Wealth Management

Nina Azwoir, First Vice President Naples  239.697.5204

www.nazwoir.wintrustwealth.com nazwoir@wintrustwealth.com

Nina Azwoir is a licensed Financial Advisor with over 17 years of industry experience. She is astute in the realm of wealth management, financial planning, and retirement solutions. Nina has the accumulated knowledge and perspective to help keep her clients and their financial future on a steady course as they navigate through life and retirement. Her highest priority is her clients and their families. Reach out to her to get your complimentary financial plan.

FLOAT SPA

Cloud 9 Float Spa

Fort Myers 239.887.4161 www.c9floatspa.com Floating, also known as Flotation Therapy, has been used for years for its mental, spir itual, meditative, and physical benefits and has a vast amount of published research to support its claims.

HEALTH COACH

Breast Cancer Conqueror Naples, FL 888.852.2596  www.breastcancerconqueror.com

Dr. Véronique Desaulniers, is the founder of Breast Cancer Conqueror® and the 7 Essentials System®. Her signature process has empowered thousands of women in over 56 countries around the world. Her signature book “Heal Breast Cancer Naturally” is a #1 Amazon Best Seller in 10 categories and in 5 countries.

Theresa Edmunds, CHC Naples 734.308.7105 www.theresaedmunds@hotmail.com

Educating clients about all aspects of natural health. Truly healthy food, living chemical-free and detoxing, healthy home, emotional well-being, stress reduction, movement, supple ments/homeopathy. Helping you recover, enhance and protect your health. Providing the foundation that you need to live your best life full of energy and vitality.

Sandra Miller, Transformational Health & Mindset Coach Spring Hill www.scalarlight.com

Sandra Miller is Transformational Health / Mindset Coach /energy medicine educator and support coach for the Scalar Light. A creator of groundbreaking wellness programs such as Fueled Metabolic Reset beginning in early October 2020. San dra’s mission is to educate, inspire and transform the lives of others. Available for private and group coaching. Complimentary consultations available. https://bookme. name/SandraMiller

HOLISTIC FUNCTIONAL HEALTHCARE

Omni Balanced Life Center 720 Goodlette Rd. Ste 205 Naples 239.234.1608 Office@omninaples.com www.omninaples.com

Omni Balanced Life Center brings a revolutionary style of health care to the marketplace. Our unique team style approach combines the expertise of multiple practitioners offering traditional and holistic treatments and services designed to bridge and transform the mind, body and soul creating lasting healing and harmony within. We work alongside western medical teams collaborating to offer the most advanced information available in research and science from all areas of medicine.

HYPNOTHERAPY

Holistic Hypnotherapy

Megan Moriarty Online 860.808.4672 www.megan-moriarty.com info@megan-moriarty.com

Megan’s official title is Certified Hypnotherapist, but she considers herself a professional belief enhancer. Through hypnosis, she guides clients to break through limiting habits and beliefs. After working together, you will embody the belief that you are the powerful creator of your life tandt can manifest anything you desire.

INTEGRATIVE & FUNCTIONAL REGISTERED DIETITIAN

Healthy Concepts Consulting Betsy Opyt, RD, LD/N, CDE Naples 239.297.8844 www.healthyconceptsconsulting.com betsy@healthyconceptsconsulting.com

Betsy is a Licensed and Registered Dietitian as well as a Certified Diabetes Educator, Integrative & Functional Medicine Nutrition Therapist, and RYT200 yoga teacher. She specializes in nutrigenomics, gut health, food sensitivities, detoxing, inflammatory diseases, and longevity living. Betsy is a professional speaker and advocate for healthy living and is available for individual consultations, group programs, and speaking engagements.

MEDICAL SPA

Skin Deep Naples

Jacqueline Rochonchou and Ashley Anderson Naples 239.260.5060 www.SkinDeepNaples.com jacqueline@skindeepnaples.com Naples #1 MedSpa!

From the moment you walk in our door, until the moment you leave you are treated to luxury and the latest technology. Each consultation and procedure is customized for each patient’s need. We look forward to welcoming you into our family.

NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS

Nature’s Rite Online 800.991.7088 www.mynaturesrite.com

ORGANIC SPA

Purely You Spa

Jennifer Alvarez Linguidi, Naples 239.331.8266  www.purelyyouspa.com info@purelyyouspa.com

Purely You Spa is Naples Premier organic spa. We offer facials, care & body treatments, waxing facial hair removal, massage experiences, energy healing, Bemer circulation treatments, ships for ladies & gentlemen. services focus on YOU ensuring ized, quality experience every

PERSONAL TRAINING/ FITNESS

Corefit by Design Bonita Springs 239.206.2955 www.corefitbydesign.com peterconvard@yahoo.com

REGENERATIVE

Spine, Joint, and Neuropathy

Richard A. Hiler, DABCN Naples 239.330.1000 www.FeelAmazing.com DrRHiler@aol.com

Often times, to joint or nerve with pain, inflammation, degeneration is delete so fits on regenerative capability and addition of ozone, PRP, growth peptides, myoneural therapies, reconditioning.

Owner Premier certified facials, anti-aging skinwaxing & temporary massage therapy, couples’ healing, health coaching, treatments, and membergentlemen. Our customized ensuring a personalevery time you visit!

TRAINING/

www.corefitbydesign.com peterconvard@yahoo.com

MEDICINE Neuropathy Care

RELATIONSHIP COACH

Relationship Secrets for Singles

Dana Lee, CLC Naples 239.776.4350 www.relationshipsecretsforsingles.com relationshipsecretsforsingles@gmail.com

Dana Lee is a Certified Life Coach and owner of Relationship Secrets for Singles. If you’ve almost given up and need someone to come alongside you, send me an email and we can set up a free online zoom “Meet N Greet” session to see if this program is a right fit for you.

SALT CAVE

Salt Cave Naples Naples 239.403.9170 www.saltcavenaples.com saltcaveinc@gmail.com

We offer Spa services: Clients can pick and choose what they feel they need from our menu of many amazing spa services like massage, sauna, detox foot bath, or spiritual healing. Wellness clinic: Clients can start with a non-invasive bioenergetic body scan with our EPFX/QXCI Biofeedback System.

YOGA

Our Yoga Place

Nancy Gerald & Tom Palmer Estero 239.360.2730 www.OurYogaPlace.com nancy@ouryogaplace.com

simply inject a with stem cells for inflammation, and is not enough. on same page Boost and capacity with the growth factors, therapies, and physical

Our Yoga Place is an exceptional yoga school. It’s a sanctuary where people can relax, find peace, and escape everyday pressures. OYP has a state-ofthe-art ventilation system, UV lighting, and antimicrobial flooring to keep the facility clean and safe. OYP offers traditional yoga, health and life coaching, Thai massage, and yoga apparel.