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Cloud 9 Float Spa is Part of the Solution to the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Animal Health Oasis Offers Natural Therapies for Pets
Closing in on the Fountain of Youth
Are You Ready for the Love of Your Life? Avoid These 3 Major Weight Loss Mistakes
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38 4 Strategies for an Organized Tax Season By Nina Azwoir, First Vice President of Investments, Wintrust Wealth Management
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Don’t Be Misled by Standard Glucose Guidelines
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40 Boost Your Immune System with Salt Therapy By Andrea Geresdi
By Denise A. Pancyrz
10 Doesn’t Your Pet Deserve the Best Natural Treatments? By Dr. Anja Kordon, DVM
12 What Happens in Your Mouth Doesn’t Stay in Your Mouth By Dr. Josephine Perez, DMD
By Dr. Richard Hiler, DABCN
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18 Making CBD Even More Effective By Theresa Edmunds, CHC
20 How Myofascial Release Changed My Life By Anthony Hansen, LMT
21 Dr. Di’s Corner By Dr. Diane Hayden, PhD
30 The Food Interview...Why Your Dietitian Should Be Asking These Questions By Betsy Opyt, RD, LD/N, CDE, RYT
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41 Let’s Talk About Stress By Jamie Kliewe
42 Natural Treatments for Urinary Tract Infection By Tom Paladino
43 Oxygen: The Greatest Nutrient By Dr. Carol L. Roberts, MD
14 Natural Treatments to Alleviate Knee Pain 16 Did You Know Digestive Problems Can Reduce Your Immune Function?
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Are You Ready for the Love of Your Life? By Dana Lee
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36 Astro-Inklings: What’s Ahead for 2021 By Tam Veilleux
“A holistic veterinarian is interested in your pet’s nutrition, environment, emotions of the owners, stress levels, and other factors.” - Dr. Anja Kordon, DVM
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he term ‘holistic’ is best summed up as looking at the individual human or animal as a whole and not just treating the symptom of a disease. It includes examining the physical, emotional and energetic body. Using the word ‘holistic’ can be viewed as an umbrella term because it covers a wide range of practices, techniques and therapies.
Holistic Medicine for Your Pet
Many people practice holistic/natural therapies for themselves and are now implementing them for their furry friends. The American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association (AHVMA) was formed in 1982 by veterinarians who were interested in a holistic approach to veterinary medicine, elevating the veterinary profession through innovation, education, and advocacy of holistic medicine. One of the main objectives of the AHVMA is to do all things necessary to further the highest standards in care and treatment of animals and provide continuing education for Veterinarians. You can find Holistic Veterinarians on
their website: AHVMA.org. The Association holds an annual conference for Veterinarians once a year in the United States. This conference is the premier source of post-graduate holistic veterinary continuing education. Holistic medicine, by its very nature, is observing in a “(w)holistic” manner. It means taking in the whole picture of the patient – the diet, the environment, the relationship the pet has with its owner – and developing a healing protocol tailored to the patient’s needs. Every animal is made up of inter-dependent parts that work together. When one part is not functioning properly, the body is not able to function optimally. A holistic veterinarian is interested in nutrition, environment, emotions of the owners, stress levels, and other factors.
Types of Holistic Treatments for Pets
Treatments in the holistic field strive to be minimally invasive and instead aid the body with the tools needed to heal itself. This means
239-297-8844 healthyconceptsconsulting.com
Dr. Anja Kordon is a German Veterinarian originally trained in Munich Germany, who got her US certification as a DVM once she had moved to Florida in 2000 as well as her dual citizenship. Her lifelong interest in finding the cause for any effect led her to seek fundamental means of diagnosis and treatments for pets that go beyond her conventional training. She merges modern and traditional knowledge and is passionate about educating the pet’s guardians about her six-pillar system as the foundation for a healthy pet. You can contact her business via website: AnimalHealthOasis.com or call 239-297-6519. See ad on page 33 >
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Nina Azwoir, First Vice President Naples 239.697.5204 www.nazwoir.wintrustwealth.com nazwoir@wintrustwealth.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.
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.
ENERGY HEALER
Academy for Soul Healing Eilis Philpott Fairfield, CT 203.767.5954 www.academyforsoulhealing.com
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Wintrust Wealth Management
Naples 239.254.4480 www.thesmilefairy.com
Eilis Philpott, founder of the Academy for Soul Healing, has practitioner/teachbeen a healing practitioner/teach er for 20+ years. AFSH is a place for energy healers to develop skills needed to align with their soul’s purpose. The mission of AFSH is to integrate many modalities to support the expansion of humanity while helping students become teachers of this integrated way of service.
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, spiritual, 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, supplements/ 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.
HOLISTIC ANIMAL CARE Anja Kordon, DVM
Naples 239.297.6519 www.animalhealthoasis.com
Dr. Anja Kordon, DVM has been practicing veterinary medicine
for 30 years. Her holistic approach to animal care encompasses each animal’s unique and entire state of physical and emotional well-being. Find the Cause for every Effect is the motto, it’s detective work. Prevent the cause (be it unfit water or food etc.- yes even organic) and you have treated and prevented further ill-health. Symptom treatment will not bring about true healing. Everything that goes in and on your animal is getting evaluated and when the pet guardian believes it and follows all instructions, inflammation will stop and your pet will thrive. It is up to the guardian to follow the provided schedule.
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 healthcare 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.
Naples Center for Functional Medicine 800 Goodlette-Frank Rd. N., #270 Naples 239.649.7400 info@naplescfm.com www.naplescfm.com
Naples Center for Functional Medicine provides functional and integrative medical services. The practice focuses on treating the
whole person, not just a single ailment. Led by Carol Roberts, MD, ABIHM, they utilize evidence-based solutions like functional testing, nutritional analysis, supplements, IV therapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and more to improve patient health.
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 t andt 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
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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.
MYOFASCIAL RELEASE/ MASSAGE Therapy on the Gulf Anthony Hansen, LMT 824 Anchor Rode Dr. Naples 239.262.8722
Anthony Hansen, LMT, founder of Therapy on the Gulf. We specialize in myofascial release, craniosacral therapy, and lympatic drainage. We do aromatherapy massage, pregnancy massage, and other types of massage and energy work. I am also a Qigong and Reiki Master. Candace VanRee, LMT and Teresa Kennedy, LMT are both highly qualified and do the same things that I do. For further information, please feel free to call us at Therapy on the Gulf.
NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS Nature’s Rite
Online 800.991.7088 www.mynaturesrite.com
PERSONAL TRAINING/ FITNESS Corefit by Design
Bonita Springs 239.206.2955 www.corefitbydesign.com peterconvard@yahoo.com
REGENERATIVE MEDICINE
Spine, Joint, and Neuropathy Care Richard A. Hiler, DABCN Naples 239.330.1000 www.FeelAmazing.com DrRHiler@aol.com
Often times, to simply inject a joint or nerve with stem cells for pain, inflammation, and degeneration is not enough. Boost regenerative capability and capacity with the addition of ozone, PRP, growth factors, peptides, myoneural therapies, and physical reconditioning.
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.
SCALAR ENERGY HEALING Tom Paladino, researcher 805.364.3051 www.scalarlight.com
Tom Paladino has developed scalar energy instruments that are able to negate the molecular bonds of pathogens and their associated toxins, thereby providing relief for pathogenic disease. Scalar energy is the natural energy of the Sun as well as the stars.
YOGA
Our Yoga Place Nancy Gerald & Tom Palmer Estero 239.360.2730 www.OurYogaPlace.com nancy@ouryogaplace.com
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-of-the-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.
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using pharmaceuticals and surgery only when necessary for the pet’s health and quality of life. The goal is finding the true root source of the pathology in order for true healing to occur. The wholeness inherent in the scope of holistic veterinary medicine nurtures all aspects of an animal’s well-being, resulting in lasting physical, mental and emotional health. There is a plethora of ways to practice holistic veterinary medicine. It may be safe to say that no two holistic veterinarians practice the exact same way or use the same techniques. Services include nutrition, supplements, herbals, homeopathy, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with acupuncture, light-therapy, flower essences, chiropractic modalities, massage, Vibrational therapies (Bio-resonance, Reconnective Healing, EESytem. com), Prolotherapy, Ozone, PEMF (pulsed electro-magnetic frequencies) and many more. Unfortunately, it can still be a common practice to just treat symptoms even when practicing holistic. Let’s say for example, you get a headache and instead of reaching for the Advil, you take a natural supplement. Yes, taking the natural therapy is a much better option because you won’t be putting stress on the detox organs (liver, kidneys, lungs, skin) like you would with the drug. However, this is not solving the cause of the headache in the first place. Perhaps it is dehydration, or a magnesium deficiency, or an accumulated EMF (Electro Magnetic Fields) exposure, or work stress, or a vertebra out of alignment or a mix of any of the above. For true health and healing, it is important to uncover any and all causes. Dr. Kordon says, “For every Effect there is a Cause”. At Animal Health Oasis, we have a machine and systematic questions that help us find the cause. Most of our clients are amazed at how thorough we are. •
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