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The first Gluten-Free for Life Expo will be held in St Petersburg on March 24, 2012 from 11:am to 4:pm at The Coliseum, 535 Forth Avenue N. The Gluten Intolerance Support Group of Largo presents this one-of-a-kind expo to provide information on the GlutenFree lifestyle. Attendees can sample GlutenFree products from local and national vendors. Shannon Ford, Mrs United States 2011, is proud to promote her platform, “1 in 133 – Raising Awareness for Celiac Disease” along with presentations by Melinda Dennis, MS, RD, LDN of the Celiac Center at Beth Israel Deaconess, and Pam Cureton, RD, LDN of the University of Maryland Center for Celiac Research. Additional speakers will also provide classes in Gluten-Free baking, shopping, and cooking to the estimated 2,500 plus attendees.
requested donation at the door will benefit Camp Weekaneatit, a week long kid’s summer camp for Gluten Intolerant and Celiac kids. Additionally, Gluten-Free non-perishable food donations will be accepted to maintain the new Gluten Free Emergency Food Pantry at
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was happily listening to an audio tape while driving to work recently when suddenly I heard an unexpected “pop.” I must have driven over something, as it made a loud noise. I turned the audio down to listen for any other indication of trouble. A truck was passing by, so I figured that was where the noise had come from. But as the truck passed, the noise remained and it was then I realized it was coming from my own car. I thought, “Oh no, the tire is going flat!” Thankfully, I was approaching a CITGO gas station up ahead and drove in. When I got out of my car, I saw two men standing outside talking. They walked over and joined me in examining my right rear tire. It was cut up quite badly; luckily I had stopped before the rim was damaged. As I knew from past experience, tires can be quite an expense to replace, never mind rims and wheels. I started calling AAA for their roadside assistance. I was worried I might be late for work, because I had a 12:15 PM appointment scheduled and it was already 11:30 AM. And AAA couldn’t guarantee how quickly they
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could arrive on the scene. Then in the background I could hear a voice saying, “Ma’am, I can change that tire for you.” The three of us turned around to see a man on a bicycle pedaling toward us. With a backpack, shaggy beard and limited teeth, his “homeless” appearance led me to wonder how he could be of any help. Yet I looked at him for a moment and then heard myself saying, “Thank you; that would be great.” I was willing to pay anyone to do it. The guys beside me let this fellow know that he would be compensated. He said that I didn’t need to pay him, but it would be appreciated nonetheless. He explained that he had worked for a tire company in Michigan and one of the gentlemen asked him from which city. Coincidentally, it was the same city he was from. Apparently, they lived down the street from each another as kids and had worked in the same area. Coincidences indeed! While I normally never carry cash, I found a twenty dollar bill in my purse and decided to tip the bicyclist for his troubles. Just then one of the gentlemen interrupted and stated, “I will
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take care of this for you, because it isn’t often I see this type of kindness in a day.” I offered to add to it, but he said no and handed the bicycle man a twenty dollar bill. I then shook the hand of the bicyclist and thanked him and the other gentlemen. As I drove off to make my appointment on time, I was convinced that our meeting did not take place by chance. What a blessing it was to have met those three gentlemen, who not only helped me physically, financially and emotionally, but also on a deeper, level spiritually. It reminded me of how angels and guides are constantly around us, working with us, guiding us, and helping us even in the most mundane ways. We need only recognize them, connect with them, and then thank them for all that they do for us. What blessings we find when we simply make a more caring connection with others, regardless of their physical appearance and status. I never really needed AAA because of my very firm belief that if I ever required a rescue, I’d have Angels All Around. And so it was. Tampa Bay Wellness • MARCH 2012 11
Improved Digestion Means Improved Mood, Immunity and More By Dr. Eliaz
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our body’s many systems all work together to create a peaceful flow, so when one system is off balance it can trigger a domino effect, creating a cascade of health problems that follow. One system that is particularly responsible for optimal well being is your digestive system – a strong, yet delicate ecosystem that relies on the presence of good bacteria and specialized immune cells to control the presence of any bad bacteria or other harmful invaders. In fact, your digestive health directly impacts your immune health, and vice versa, since 70-80 percent of your immune system is actually located in your digestive system. When your digestive system is not functioning properly, it can result in poor nutrient absorption/malnourishment, and lead to a number of chronic problems and symptoms, including acid reflux, indigestion, irritable bowel disease, and others. So in order to avoid these complications, it’s important to understand exactly what happens in your digestive system and how it is connected to other vital systems within your body that influence immunity, energy, mood, and even behavior, among others.
Immune Health, Probiotics and Mood Your immune system is an important part of digestive health, as it is comprised of cells, proteins, tissues and organs that all work together to defend the body against bacteria, toxins, infections, and diseases. 12 MARCH 2012 • Tampa Bay Wellness
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Gastrointestinal immune cells are a vital part of the lymphoid branch of immunity, which secretes lymphocyte cells to attack harmful invaders. These gut-lymph tissues include specialized areas called Peyer’s Patches, and other gut immune cells, which all work to identify and kill any pathogens, toxins or other health-robbing substances we may have ingested into our system via the gastrointestinal (GI), or digestive, tract. In addition to specialized immune cells, your GI tract is also home to numerous species of microflora or “good bacteria,” which help prevent the overgrowth of harmful microbes such as bacteria, yeasts and parasites. Good bacteria are also critical for overall immunity, as they have been shown to enhance the function of Natural Killer immune cells. Probiotics also form a barrier on the intestinal wall, thus serving as a powerful line of defense to prevent pathogens and germs from being absorbed. The many strains and species of probiotics or good bacteria in our digestive tract are vital to our health for a number of reasons. They assist in digestion, manufacturing vitamins and protecting from the overgrowth of disease-causing organisms. Recent research also suggests that each person’s internal ecosystem of friendly bacteria is unique, and can influence our neurology and mental states, including the development of our brains during infancy. Bacteria colonize the gut in the days following birth during a sensitive period of brain development. Research shows that microflora in the gut can influence behavior throughout our lives by inducing changes in the expression of certain genes that control brain and neurological function. Pre-clinical studies have likewise shown that higher levels of beneficial bacteria in the gut can reduce anxiety, depression and neurotic behavior, and even combat the effects of stress.
example of this is the fact that serotonin, one of the brain’s chemicals that influences mood, actually has its highest concentrations in the gut. Scientists and researchers are currently studying the numerous links between our nervous system, hormones and immune system. The gastrointestinal system serves as rich ground for observing these connections. One interesting link is the fact that many digestive-supporting herbs and supplements also work to improve brain and neurological function, hormone balance, immune health and more. Below you will find a list of nutrients and botanicals that can help improve digestive health, while
also benefiting a number of other related systems in the body.
Natural Remedies Supplements are especially important for digestive health, as they can offer significant and relatively fast-acting support for components of your digestion that are not functioning optimally. The following is a list of key nutrients for digestive and overall health: • Probiotics and Prebiotics: These are two of the most important supplements you can take to help restore healthy digestion. Probiotics provide live strains of friendly Continued on next page
The Gut-Neuroendocrine System Connections The neuroendocrine system (the hormonal and nervous systems that work closely together) also plays an important role in digestive and overall health. Your gastrointestinal system is the most abundant source of regulatory neurotransmitters and neuro-peptides outside the brain. An www.tampabaywellness.com
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bacteria that are crucial for digestive and overall health, and prebiotics ensure that your friendly flora are provided with a nourishing environment in which they can thrive. • Zinc: An important nutrient for digestive health, which also plays critical roles in hormone regulation, immune health and neurological function. • Chinese Cardamom: Offers numerous benefits for digestion, increases antioxidant levels and boosts immunity. Also helps to combat unhealthy cellular growth and balance hormones with the compound Indole-3 Carbinole. • Cinnamon: Soothes digestive discomfort, improves digestive capacity, boosts immunity, and balances blood sugar. • Ginger Root: Improves digestion,
Additional Tips for Improving Digestive Health and Well Being There are many factors that influence the health of our digestive system. Some of the most common causes of digestive discomfort include poor diet, late meals, rushed eating, food allergies and most of all, stress. Simply taking the time to slow down and eat healthy foods in a mindful way can greatly improve digestive health and relieve tension. The following practical tips can help you improve overall digestion for optimal health: • Include an abundance of fiber in your diet from fresh fruits, vegetables and whole, unprocessed grains
Broad spectrum health benefits are common to many natural remedies. reduces inflammation and purifies GI tract, increases antioxidant levels, and boosts immunity. • Fish Oils: Reduce inflammation and heal GI tract lining, improve nutrient absorption, balance hormones, improve neurological function, and boost immunity. • Protolytic Enzymes: Increase digestive capacity and nutrient absorption, boost immunity, and increase vital energy. For complete digestive health, I formulated a comprehensive digestive supplement which synergistically combines many of these above ingredients, together with other key botanicals and nutrients for improving digestive health on all levels. Many of the ingredients in this formula are known to not only improve digestive health, but also immune health, hormone balance, mood, energy, and more.
• Avoid processed foods, commercial meats and trans-fats (unhealthy fats) • Test for food allergies and sensitivities with your doctor • Refrain from eating two to three hours before bedtime • Drink plenty of filtered water and herbal teas for proper hydration • Find healthy ways to relieve stress such as meditation, exercise and laughter • Practice yoga for improving digestive function and reducing stress • Limit your use of over-the-counter and prescription drugs • Limit caffeine and alcohol, which damage friendly bacteria
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Time-Tested Wisdom Validated by Science These intriguing connections confirm what traditional healing systems have proposed for thousands of years - that individual digestive ecosystems play a large role in how we look, feel, think and act. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) teaches that there are direct relationships between different systems of the body. Western medicine is uncovering many of these same relationships, such as the complex gut/brain connection, from a scientific standpoint. These striking parallels between modern science and ancient healing wisdom will continue to unfold as our research-based understandings of human physiology continue to shed new light onto time-tested philosophies of health and healing. This is particularly relevant with respect to digestive-supporting botanicals and nutrients, which also offer numerous health benefits to other related systems in the body.
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Modern Massage Therapy
assage Therapy is increasing in popularity every day thanks to popular massage franchises, new research, and a growing need for compassionate touch. Thanks to this popularity, massage is becoming less of a luxury and more of an integrative part of preventative health and treatment protocols for the everyday citizen. Just like there are Western medical specialists in different areas of the body (i.e. heart, digestive, skin, eyes, etc.) there are different massage styles that target specific levels of our bodies in an effort to restore balance. The modern massagegoer should be aware of the different types of massage and compare its benefits to the desired outcome of each session.
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A treatment that traditionally involves the feet and hands, but don’t be fooled because it is not a regular foot massage. Reflexology addresses points on the feet and hands that correspond to other areas of the body through and works to balance these reflexed through alternating pressure. Massage Therapists offering this type of massage will be trained in the aches and pains of child labor. The mother-to-be is often supported by pillows and blankets while the work is done and the session is customized to her maternity cares and concerns which can range from a focus on pain to stress reduction.
Reiki is an energy modality which means that the Reiki practitioner is focused on restoring balance to the energy flow of the body. Reiki can be incorporated into a massage session, but it is not massage. Instead, the practitioner’s hands are placed on or above the major energy centers of the body, often while the client is fully clothed. A combination of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory and pressure point massage, an Acupressure practitioner can integrate the holding of specific points into a regular massage session with the goal of restoring the flow of Qi. Neuromuscular This massage style is extremely therapeutic,
Swedish Massage
The standard massage. This is the flowing, relaxation-based massage style that focuses on improving circulation to the tissues of the body and returning stagnant circulation back to the heart.
Deep Tissue
Defined by slower, more systematic techniques a Deep Tissue session is very popular with chronic pain and tension sufferers. Contrary to popular belief, a ‘deep’ tissue session should not induce intolerable pain or in any way damage/bruise the client, but should provide lasting relief and restore proper function.
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perfect for chronic pain and postural dysfunction. Trigger/Tender Points treated with a combination of sustained and/or alternating pressure, stretching, and movement techniques.
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Used pre-event and post-event for athletes. Techniques revolve around increasing circulation, fueling repair, and preventing damage to major muscle groups used in the athlete’s sport(s) of choice.
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Here’s another reason not to overeat: It may increase your risk of memory loss.
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Older people who consumed more than 2,143 calories a day had more than double the risk of a type of memory loss called mild cognitive impairment compared to those who ate fewer than 1,500 calories a day, according to a study being released Sunday by the American Academy of Neurology on its website (aan.com). The more calories older people consumed, the more likely they were to have mild cognitive impairment, says Yonas Geda, lead author of the study and a neuropsychiatrist at Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Ariz. Other investigators from Australia have shown that excessive calorie intake is associated with a greater risk of mild cognitive impairment, he says. MCI is the condition between normal forgetfulness due to aging and early Alzheimer’s disease. People with MCI have problems with memory, language or thinking severe enough to be noticeable to other people and to show up on tests, but not serious enough to interfere with daily life, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. People are often aware of the forgetfulness. Because the problems do not interfere with daily activities, the person does not meet criteria for being diagnosed with dementia. Not everyone diagnosed with MCI goes on to develop Alzheimer’s, the association says. Geda and colleagues followed 1,233 people ages 70 to 90 in Olmsted County, Minn. The participants did not have dementia, but 163 had mild cognitive impairment. Researchers calculated their daily calorie intake based on food questionnaires. The researchers then divided the participants into three equal groups. The first group consumed 600 to 1,526 calories daily; a second between 1,526 calories and 2,142 calories and a third, more than 2,143. The researchers did not control for diet quality in this analysis, but are looking at diet and exercise for future analysis.
Bottom line: The odds of having MCI more than doubled in the highest calorie group compared to the lowest calorie group, Geda says. This is one study so “we have to be extremely careful about generalizations,” he says. “The first step is that we have to confirm this finding in a bigger study. Certainly, we are not recommending starvation or malnutrition.” Neurologist Neelum Aggarwal, a member of the American Academy of Neurology, says these findings should encourage physicians and health care providers to start the discussion about the links between common healthy living practices, including eating a healthy diet, limiting sugar, to overall cognitive function, with their patients.
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Health Benefits of Honey
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oney is the natural sweetener that people have enjoyed for thousands of years. According to a recent survey, about 62% of households currently use and have honey in their homes. Did you know that honey lasts forever when stored in the proper conditions? Honey has been found in tombs of Egypt that is still edible today, which is due to its low water activity. The moisture content is so low, microbes cannot flourish in honey. Honey is also an antioxidant powerhouse that is filled with phenolic acids and flavonoids that keep it from breaking down. Studies done at the University of California at Davis found that a daily dose of honey increased antioxidant activity of blood. This reduced the free-radical damage in the blood stream. Honey is also a source of minerals such as copper, B2, B6, iron, silica, manganese, calcium and potassium. So incorporating it into your daily eating routine is not only tasteful, but good for you!
By Carolyn Harrington its sweet taste and nutritional benefits. It has amazing medicinal properties. There is documented use of honey as a medicinal aid for 8000 years. When people think of honey, they immediately think of their grandmother’s home remedy where they mixed it with lemon and whiskey for a cough. Today we leave the whiskey out, but honey is still a popular cough and cold remedy. A cough syrup by Maty’s Healthy Products starts with antioxidant rich buckwheat honey as their base. Then it’s loaded with powerful immune boosters such as apple cider vinegar, Celtic sea salt, zinc and cinnamon. Honey is also popular as a skin moisturizer. It has natural regenerative properties as well as antiseptic and antibacterial properties. Rub a little into the skin and leave it on for 10 minutes. You can even warm it up a bit for sensitive skin. Your skin immediately feels a refreshing, new softness in the texture. Or mix it with orange juice, mashed bananas and oatmeal to create a nourishing mask.
However, the benefits of honey go beyond
Here is an old home remedy that is sure to please the party goers in us all. If you wake up with a hangover in the morning after a fun filled night, try putting a little honey on a piece of cracker or a piece of toast. The fructose in the honey helps to flush out the alcohol in your system. It also contains potassium which helps to counteract the effects of the alcohol. So if you are one of the 62% of households that contain honey, you can immediately begin experimenting with its many uses. If you’re not, visit your local grocery store or farmers market to obtain a little. You may soon find out why it has been so popular for over thousands of years! Carolyn Harrington is a certified Holistic Health Practitioner and trained in many aspects of natural medication, including nutrition, herbs and various mind/body therapies. Carolyn created Maty’s Healthy Products, a line of all natural remedies enriched with powerful immune supportive ingredients. For more information visit: www.matyshealthyproducts.com.
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Tampa Bay Yogis and Holistic healers celebrate at Rasa-Lila Fest By Jaime Honaker
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ooking for something to do the weekend of March 30th and 31st? Come out and join Tampa Bay’s yoga and wellness community at the second annual Rasa-Lila Fest. The event will take place at Camp Brorein in Odessa, Florida. The festivities begin on Friday night, and last through Saturday night, leaving Sundays free to acclimate back to the real world. The two day event is full of yoga and meditation, sound healers, amazing musicians, holistic workshops and lectures, kayaking, paddle-boarding, and rock climbing. Attendees are welcome to bring tents and camp out Friday night, at the begin-
ning of the weekend’s festivities. Some of the classes festival-goers will take part in are: children’s yoga, yoga studio financ-
ing, wellness lectures, anti-aging, breath work classes, aromatherapy, healthy eating, in addition to the abundance of yoga classes guests will be treated to through the celebration. Recognizing there is not one organization for yoga enthusiasts to belong to, Rasa-Lila Fest Founder Nathan Bangs said, “I started Rasa-Lila Fest with a simple vision of bringing the local yoga community together.” He has made this possible through his vision, inspired as yoga awareness and its benefits continued to expand throughout the United States, with the public’s growing curiosity. Yoga was once viewed as reserved for meditation and spirituality, but now has so many additional components, for health and wellness. Bangs adds “Rasa-Lila Fest is a celebration of that vision, uniting our growing community at one location, for one great event.” There is no prerequisite for attending the weekend’s festivities, other than having fun. Whether teachers have perfected their scorpion or beginning practitioners are working on their savasana, guests are guaranteed to
enjoy the activities planned. With Rasa-Lila Fest meaning “the dance of love” in Sanskrit, Friday night’s Pre-Fest activities start with a yoga class to the sound of live music, with “I LOVE YOGA” instructor, Moses Love. Local recording artist, musician and radio personality, ELUV, will indulge the senses on a sound journey, while festival-goers enjoy the relaxation of nature. In addition, senses will be soothed by Kirtan/Chanting Musicians Vish with Mayapuris. The yoga/jazz style of Wynne Paris and “Boom Shiva” will put listeners deep into an asana flow, possibly in an “Attittude of Gratitude.” Practice your Anjali Mudra or chanting with Susan Duprey during a workshop. Enjoy the experimental folk-soul stylings of Joshananda. Hailing from our very own Tampa Bay, Christine Gezzo and Kirtananda celebrate ancient Indian traditions with call and response chant, devotional songs, and North Indian classical
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music. During Satya Life Yoga’s Frankie Hart’s class on Saturday, yogis will be treated to the tunes of George Tortorelli/Medicine Wind Music. A master bamboo flute designer and player, he has been playing a variety of different instruments since he was 12. Whether camping in the great outdoors Friday night, or joining the party Saturday morning, yoga and wellness enthusiasts are treated to over a dozen yoga classes, including kids and partner yoga. Six master classes offered every two hours, will take place on the main stage, featuring instructors: Nathalie Croix, Karina
Hahn Harrison, Will Duprey, Jaye Martin, Tymi Howard, and Eric Wheeler. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet local yoga teachers and studio owners. In addition, the lucky festival-goers will enjoy musicians, over 28 workshops with Tampa Bay’s most respected healing practitioners, and a vendor village. Guests can choose to bring their own treats to snack on, or indulge the taste buds with healthy options, provided by local vendors along the wellness trail. They can also take a break to leisurely shop for items made by local artisans. All proceeds from the Pre-Fest event will be donated to the non-profit, Rasa-Lila Cares, a public charity created to support yoga teachers and their immediate families with hardship as a result of sudden emergencies. Rasa-Lila Fest will seek to serve a higher purpose through charitable giving in the yoga communities where Rasa-Lila Fest will take place around the country.
Pre-Fest adult admission is $20.00, Adult Fest admission is $45.00 before the festival. Admission for teens (ages 13-17) is $20.00, and children 12 and under are free. Camping is $15.00. For more information, visit www. rasalilafest.com. Also on the website is a great tool to help guests plan out their days. Potential attendees who would like to attend RasaLila Fest but are unable to make the March 30-31 event in Tampa, have the opportunity in October to attend the Orlando Rasa-Lila Fest. Please see the Rasa-Lila website for details. Namaste. Jaime Honaker loves yoga and has been practicing for about a year and a half. Currently working on her RYT 200, it will be completed in April 2012. She has been practicing at Heat Yoga and Fitness in Clearwater for over a year, and loves it. The best thing about yoga is that it keeps her balanced, emotionally and physically. Though working on strengthening her favorite, seen here, Dancer’s pose, she loves all the parts of the body and mind working together to make this pose so beautiful.
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hat is a mastermind group? A mastermind group is simply an alliance of two or more individuals dedicating themselves to a specific goal. Napoleon Hill, author of Think and Grow Rich, first defined the mastermind as a “coordination of knowledge and effort, in a spirit of harmony, between two or more people, for the attainment of a definite purpose.” Hill’s concept of the “Master Mind” was inspired by Andrew Carnegie, wealthy steel magnate. The benefits of having a supportive mastermind group are plenty: 1.You have a group of people available to help you succeed. 2.You get the benefit of differing perspectives, input and feedback. 3.Your mastermind team can bring resources and connections to the table you might not have had on your own. 4.You receive accountability and inspiration from the group, thus enabling you to maintain focus in achieving your goals. Napoleon Hill even went so far as to say there was a mystical quality created when a mastermind group was formed. He said: “No two minds ever come together without, thereby, creating a third, invisible, intangible force which may be likened to a third mind.” In other words, your ability to create things in the world is increased by having that invisible “third mind” of the intangible force of the Universe. Analyze the record of anyone who has accumulated a great fortune or success in any endeavor, and many of those who have accumulated modest fortunes, and you will find that they have either consciously, or unconsciously employed the ‘Master Mind’ principle.”
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Mastermind may be defined as: “Coordination of knowledge and effort, in a spirit of harmony, between two or more people, for the payment of the definite purpose. The two characteristics of the Master Mind principal: 1. Economic in nature. The economic feature is obvious. Economic advantages may be created by any person who surrounds himself with the advice, counsel, and personal cooperation of the group of people who are willing to lend themselves wholeheartedly in support of others, in a spirit of perfect harmony. This form of cooperative alliance has been the basis of nearly every great fortune. Your understanding of this great truth may definitively determine your financial status. 2. The psychic phase of the mastermind principal is much more difficult to comprehend. “No two people ever come together without, thereby, creating a third, invisible, intangible force which may be likened to a third mind. The human mind is a form of energy, a part of it being spiritual in nature. When the mind of two people are coordinated in a spirit of harmony, the spiritual units of energy of each mind form an affinity, which constitutes the “psychic” phase of the Master Mind. The MasterMind principal, or rather the economic feature of it, was first explained by Andrew Carnegie, more than 50 years ago. Discovery of this principle was responsible for the choice of many people’s work.
Mr. Carnegie’s MasterMind group consisted of approximately 50 men with whom he surrounded himself, for definite purposes of manufacturing and marketing steel. He attributed his entire fortune to the power he accumulated through his MasterMind. How to Multiply Your Brain Power: The human brain may be compared to an electric battery. It is a well-known fact that a group of electric batteries will provide more energy than a single battery. It is also a well-known fact the individual battery will provide energy in proportion to the number and capacity of the cells it contains. The brain functions in a similar fashion. This accounts for the fact that some brains are more efficient than others, and leads to the significant statement -- a group of brains coordinated or connected -- in a spirit of harmony will provide more thought energy than a single brain, just as a group of electric batteries will provide more energy than a single battery. There follows another statement which will lead to an understanding of the psychic phase of the MasterMind principal: When a group of individual brains are coordinated and function in harmony, the increased energy created through that alliance becomes available to every individual brain in that group. It is a well-known fact that Henry Ford began his business career under the handicap of poverty, illiteracy and ignorance. It is also a well-known fact that, within the inconceivable short period of www.tampabaywellness.com
10 years, Mr. Ford mastered these three handicaps and within 25 years he made himself one of the richest men in America. Mr. Ford’s most rapid strides became noticeable from the time he became a personal friend of Thomas A. Edison. Now we can began to understand what the influence of one-mind on another can accomplish. Man takes on the nature and habits and power of thought of those with whom they associate in a spirit of sympathy and harmony. This principle is available to you! Another great example is Gandhi, who attained his tremendous power through inducing over two hundred million people to coordination, with mind and body, in a spirit of harmony for a definite purpose. In brief, Gandhi accomplished a miracle. It is a miracle when two hundred million people can be induced -- not forced -- to cooperate in a spirit of harmony. If you doubt that this is a miracle, try to induce any two people to cooperate in a spirit of harmony for any length of time. When two or more people coordinate in a spirit of harmony, and work toward a definite objective, they place themselves in position, through that alliance, to absorb power directly from the great universal storehouse of infinite intelligence. This is the greatest of all sources of power. It is a source to which the genius and every great leader turn -- whether they are conscious of the fact or not Money is shy and elusive. When money comes in quantities known as -- the big money -- it flows to the one who accumulates it, as easily as water flows downhill. There exists a great unseen stream of power, which may be compared to a river, except that one side flows in one direction, carrying all who get into that side of the stream, onward and upward to wealth -any other side flows in the opposite direction, carrying all who are unfortunate enough to get into it -- or not able to extricate themselves from it -- downward to misery and property. In other words, your ability to create things in the world is increased by having that invisible “third mind” of the intangible force of the Universe. Analyze the record of anyone who has accumulated a great fortune or success in any endeavor, and many of those who have accumulated modest fortunes, and you will find that they have either consciously, or unconsciously employed the ‘Master Mind’ principle.” According to Napoleon Hill, since the publication of “Think and Grow Rich” in 1937, the idea of mastermind groups has grown and evolved to become a staple tool of successful individuals. Rev. Marcella Zinner, M.M. A., Ch.T, Reiki Master, is a teacher of spiritual awareness, using intuitive counseling, regression therapy and spiritual development classes to help you “dream true” to attain your highest potential and purpose. Marcella completed advanced studies at the Edgar Cayce Foundation, where she holds the position of A.R.E. panel psychic. She has a B.A in Human Resources, a Master’s Degree in Metaphysical Arts, and is currently pursing a Ph.D. in Transpersonal Psychology. She is co-founder of Pathways To Awakening Center For Intuitive and Spiritual Studies. Contact: 727-785-8780, www.marcellaz.com www.tampabaywellness.com
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Falun Dafa
a Peaceful Practice for Mind, Body, and Spirit
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irst introduced to the public in 1992, Falun Dafa (also known as Falun Gong) is an ancient, high-level Chinese cultivation practice which uses gentle movements and meditation to cultivate the body, the mind, and the spirit. Due to the tremendous benefits it can bring to practitioners in terms of health and moral character, Falun Dafa has grown to be the most popular qigong system in the world. Now, over 100 million people practice Falun Dafa worldwide. Many Floridians have also learned and benefited from the practice, and there are practitioners and practice sites all across the state. Falun Dafa is a complete and powerful system consisting of five simple exercises that can be performed by anyone, regardless of age, physical condition, or prior experience. Practicing Falun Dafa can relieve stress and create harmony, improve health as it cleanses the mind and body, and focuses on increasing wisdom, improving morality, and promoting spiritual growth. Falun Dafa is guided by the universal principles of Truthfulness-Benevolence-Forbearance (“Zhen-Shan-Ren” in Chinese). ZHEN — Being True, Being Honest, Truth, Real, Truthfulness SHAN — Being Kind and Benevolent, Having Compassion, Being Good, Goodness REN — Having Self-Discipline, Self-Restraint, and Patience, Enduring Hardship, Being Forgiving and Tolerant 24 MARCH 2012 • Tampa Bay Wellness
Falun Dafa is cultivation practice Cultivation means to continuously strive to better harmonize oneself with the universal principles of Zhen-Shan-Ren. Practice means to regularly perform the five sets of gentle exercise movements and meditation. Cultivating oneself is essential; practicing the exercises supplements the process. Over time, the principles of Dafa unveil the deepest and most profound truths of the universe. Following the principles, practitioners of Falun Dafa are able to reach very high realms, enlightening to the true meanings of life, and finding the path of returning to their origins and true selves. Falun Dafa is not a religion, though it shares some terminology and concepts with the Buddhist and Taoist religions. Falun Dafa does not have any religious rituals or formalities of worship. Nor is Falun Dafa in any way political. Falun Dafa is also not a business. Volunteers provide all classes free of charge, and all reading materials are available on the Internet, also free of charge. There are no membership fees, no regular organization, and no hierarchy. Falun Dafa practitioners are just regular people who share the desire to improve themselves using this powerful, proven system of cultivation and self-development.
Health Benefits of Practicing Falun Dafa In almost every corner of the globe you can find people of all ages and from all walks of life practicing Falun Dafa. The vast majority of them experience signifi-
cant improvements in many areas of their lives, including personal feelings, relationships, job satisfaction, and health. In cultivating one’s character and living by the principles of Truthfulness-BenevolenceForbearance, many people have discovered a positive state of being they had never before imagined possible. To cultivate one’s character, a practitioner treats everything that happens in daily life as a test and an opportunity to improve. For example, if a practitioner is berated by someone, rather than getting upset and starting an argument, the practitioner would try to be calm and kindly explain the situation that brought about the conflict, or just let it go. There are no specific rules for how to act in every situation, but by reading Zhuan Falun, practitioners will develop their own understanding of how to cultivate their character and how to take the tribulations encountered in daily life as opportunities for personal improvement. Another aspect of cultivating character involves “letting go of attachments,” a process of facing up to one’s shortcomings and life’s difficulties, and then rising above them. In the context of cultivation practice, “letting go of attachments” refers to gradually giving up notions, behaviors, and thought patterns that prevent a person from fully assimilating to Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance. The relationship between mental and physical health is extremely important. By cultivating character, practitioners are also directly and positively affecting their www.tampabaywellness.com
physical health. This is thought to be one reason why the practice of Falun Dafa has such outstanding results in healing illnesses. A published collection of short articles, Hearts and Minds Uplifted, describes the tremendous personal growth that can be achieved by cultivating one’s character through practicing Falun Dafa. The accounts presented in this volume represent only a tiny fraction of those who have benefited from letting go of their attachments and elevating their hearts and minds, giving them renewed lives of spiritual and physical well-being. Discover for yourself why so many people practice Falun Dafa by downloading the book at www.FalunDafa-Florida.org/downloads.
What’s the Best Way to Learn Falun Dafa? There is no set way to learn Falun Dafa. Should one’s heart be sincere, any road into it will be fruitful. Falun Dafa is sure to be different from anything one has studied or practiced before, as its content is extremely unique and profound. Thus, your being patient and open-minded will ensure that the learning process moves along smoothly and swiftly. One book, a few exercises, and incredibly profound principles— that’s Falun Dafa in brief. The rest is up to you. That said, you can begin to learn Falun Dafa in any of the following ways: 1. Local Practice Sites. There are practice sites all across Florida where practitioners meet to perform the exercises and/or study and discuss Falun Dafa’s teachings. All instruction is free. To locate a site near you, please visit www.FalunDafa-Florida.org/practice. 2. Exercise Videos. Anyone can learn the exercises of Falun Dafa by practicing along with the exercise videos, which can be downloaded for free at www.FalunDafa-Florida.org/exercises. 3. Core Texts. You can learn the principles of Falun Dafa by reading the two main books written by Mr. Li Hongzhi: Falun Gong, an introductory text, and Zhuan Falun, which is the main text. A thorough understanding of Zhuan Falun is necessary for genuine, advanced practice. Both books are available for free download at www.FalunDafa-Florida.org/downloads. 4. Nine-Session Video Seminar. Attendees watch nine lectures by Mr. Li, learn all of the exercises, and have an opportunity to discuss the practice with veteran Falun Dafa students. Please contact a local volunteer to find out when and where a free seminar may be held: www.FalunDafa-Florida.org/practice. 5. Private Session. Many who practice Falun Dafa will come teach the exercises and introduce the practice to those who express interest. Please visit www.FalunDafa-Florida.org/practice to arrange for a local practitioner to come teach you or your group. Happy Practicing!
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WELLNESS Calendar March 1-7
The Basics of the Paleolithic Diet – Nido de Haan, Certified Personal Trainer explains why the foods that were available during the evolution of our species, before agriculture & animal husbandry were the key to our success as a species. The secret to our health is encoded in our genes! Please join us Thursday, March 1st @ 6:30pm. Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St, Clearwater, FL 33755 more info @ www. naturesfoodpatch.com Run for the Warriors: Gasparilla Race Community Outreach with Cami White and Lisa Wilson -- Slow Hot Flow | Friday March 2 | 7:30-8:45pm, Early Morning Sun Salutations and Meditation | Saturday March 3 | 6:15-6:45am, Recovery Restoration and Yin | Sunday March 4 | 11:00-12:15pm | $45 for all classes and a shirt. We invite all Gasparilla Distance Classic participants to join this unique effort to raise awareness and support of the Exalted Warrior Foundation - a non profit foundation that facilitates yoga instruction programs for wounded warriors and their caregivers in military and veteran hospital facilities. Yogani Studios | 1112 W. Platt St. | 813.251.9668 | yogani.com. Embracing the Other - March 3 2:00 – 5:00 Nyssa Hanger, MA, LMT, Deb Muller, MA, RYT. Overcome false duality through mindful writing and yoga.
Meet the “other” with an open heart, mind and body; learn tools of conscious loving connect. Jaideeyoga.com Hormones & Menopause – During PERIMENOPAUSE or in MENOPAUSE, you may experience insomnia, irregular bleeding, increased breast sensitivity, hot flashes, fatigue, bloating, weight gain, or just feel out of sorts. The key to minimizing your symptoms is the balance between estrogen & progesterone. Shlyer Nevewux, DOM will explain how Bio-identical hormones will safely treat you. Please join us Saturday, March 3rd @ 3:00pm. Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St, Clearwater, FL 33755 more info @ www.naturesfoodpatch.com David Newman and Mira Kirtan Concert - Saturday, March 3rd at 7:30pm Join Celebrated Kirtan Artist David Newman (Durga Das) and vocalist/ percussionist Mira for a sacred and soulful evening of call and response chanting and devotional music. Check out David’s music at www.davidnewmanmusic.com $20 in advance and $25 at the door. For more information call the Lotus Pond at (813)961.3160 or visit www. lotuspondyoga. com.
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Rasa Vinyasa Workshop Series with Ashley Halley -- Sunday, March 4 | 2:30-4:30pm | $20. Exploring the attraction of divine love as well as the creative power of the shadow, this practice will unravel layers of our being arriving to a still and nurtured sense of center. Yogani Studios | 1112 W. Platt St. | 813.251.9668 | yogani.com. YIN YOGA WORKSHOP - with Tiffany Cantrell - March 4th 2:15pm - 4:15pm. at Bella Prana, Yin Yoga is the chance to experience deep effective stretching in a candlelight meditative environment, perfect for ALL Levels” Call 813-4072140, visit www.bellaprana.com
March 8-14
Advanced Directives – Learn about the “ins and outs” on how to be sure your family, friends, and health care professionals know what you would want if you were too ill or hurt to express your wishes. Learn how to avoid confusion by understanding the legal issues and documents that can be put together to clarify your thoughts to everyone. Thursday, March 8, 2012 , Tampa Bay Breast Cancer Support Group 813-8916718 Yin Yoga for Athletes with Lisa Jamison -- Sunday, March 11 | 4:30-6:30pm | $25. Connecting athletes to their recovery one pose at a time. Stretches go beyond the muscles so that joints and fascia range of motion can improve. Yogani Studios | 1112 W. Platt St. | 813.251.9668 | yogani.com. Billie Odor & Associates is sponsoring a Free Class March 12 & 19 from 7pm to 9pm. The new buzz words for the cause behind over 200 known diseases are Free www.tampabaywellness.com
Radicals>Oxidative Stress Levels. We now understand why the traditional antioxidants are a MYTH. This information is so significant you must hear it for yourself. 2130 W. Brandon Blvd., #206 Brandon, FL 33511 813-657-6198 Beauty with Pranic Healing – March 15 Discover a revolutionary new healing treatment for men and women that allows you to look and feel younger without chemicals, drugs or surgery. Two free sessions will be given during the event. The investment is $20. 7pm to 9pm at the Break Thru Living Center, 1531 N. Dale Mabry Hwy. Suite 201 Lutz, FL 33548 or join us from home via live video stream. No experience required, all are welcome. Seats are limited, so please call 813-435-5250 to register or log onto http://www.breakthruliving.com/events.
March 15-21
3 steps to Anti~aging & Wellness – Dr. Mark Carlo DC will cover all the factors that can slow & prevent our body from functioning at its best & what factors speed up the aging process. A hierarchy of needs within the body such as nerve flows, food, oxygen, water consumption & nutrients will be covered. This is a power point presentation with handouts. Please join us Thursday, March 15th @ 6:30pm. Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St, Clearwater, FL 33755 more info @ www.naturesfoodpatch.com Karuna Reiki® Intensive - March 17-18, 2012, Attention Reiki Masters! Karuna Reiki opens us up to greater compassion. Heal karmic wounds while you obtain a greater awareness of the healing needed for the collective consciousness. Includes all three levels of Karuna training. Prerequisite: Reiki Master for six months. Includes manual and registration with the International Center for Reiki Training. Sign up, read the syllabus and the full flyer at www.wheelsoflight. org.10am-4pm, each day, $400 (with $50 deposit) or $350 in advance, The Sentient Temple -5439 3rd Ave. South, St. Pete. 33707 Call (813) 361-0450 Metaphysical Weight loss – March 19 Tap into the resources of your Mind, Heart and Soul to return your body to a natural and healthy weight. The investment is $20. Workshop will take place from 7pm to 9pm at the Break Thru Living Center, 1531 N. Dale Mabry Hwy. Suite 201 Lutz, FL 33548 or join us from home via live video stream. Seats are limited, so please call 813-435-5250 to register or log onto http://www.breakthruliving.com/events. What Happens in Your Mouth Doesn’t Stay in Your Mouth – Monday, March 19 a joint talk with Dr. George Springer and Dr. Beata Carlson describing the dangers of mercury fillings and how they can adversely affect your health. Free. 6:00.pm LifeWorks Wellness Center, 301 Turner St, Clearwater. Call to reserve 727-466-6789. www.tampabaywellness.com
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WELLNESS Calendar
9 Hormones That Influence Weight Loss - Monday, March 19, @ 6:30pm at Earth Origins ( formerly Palm Harbor Natural Foods) – 30555 US Hwy 19 N, Palm Harbor, Dr. Mary Riggin, LAc, DAc, DOM, We all have 6 fat burning and 3 fat storing hormones. This class will teach you which store or burn fat and how to stimulate them. call (727) 6696000 to register
March 22-28
Dehydrator Love: Rich, Raw and Ready to Eat with Annette Scott -- Sat. March 24 | 12:00-2:30pm | $40. Learn to make delectable, healthy, wholesome snacks that travel and can satisfy a craving in a snap! Sign up and come ready to take home some snacks samples; a list of recipes; and the knowhow for creating your favorites. Yogani Studios | 1112 W. Platt St. | 813.251.9668 | yogani.com. Gluten-Free for Life Expo - Sat. March 24th 11am -4pm The Coliseum, 535 4th Ave. North, St. Petersburg. Gluten-Free food sampling. Educational
speakers including Mrs. USA, Shannon Ford. Event is to raise awareness of Celiac disease and Gluten Intolerance. $5 admission at the door. Your non-perishable Gluten-Free food donations are requested by the Gluten Free Friends of Tampa for their food pantry at Metropolitan Ministries. http://GlutenFreeForLifeExpo.blogspot.com . (727) 892-5202
March 29-31
5 Secrets to Permanent Weight Loss - Saturday, March 31, 2012 @ 3pm, Nature’s Food Patch – 1225 Cleveland Street, Clearwater Dr. Mary Riggin, LAc, DAc, DOM, Learn how to get your weight issues under control for good! call (727) 669-6000 to register BECOME A LIFE COACH - Certification
iRest ™ Yoga Nidra with Annie Okerlin -- Sunday, March 25 | 4:305:30pm |$10 Suggested Donation to the Exalted Warrior Foundation. Come experience authentic, deep relaxation through “yogic sleep with awareness.” This practice is suitable for ALL levels of practitioners as it is a guided meditation. Yogani Studios | 1112 W. Platt St. | 813.251.9668 | yogani.com. Yoga and Drumming Tampa Sunday, March 25th, 12:30pm, $15. For more information call the Lotus Pond at (813)961.3160 or visit www.lotuspondyoga.com.
Annie Okerlin
ENERGY & HOLISTIC PSYCHOTHERAPY
Gentle Guidance Through the Healing Journey Transforming Into Self Discovery and Celebrations of the Heart
Seemorg Matrix Work Emotional Freedom Technique E.M.D.R. – Eye Movement Energy Medicine Life Transitions Grief / Depression Panic / Anxiety Relationship / Couples Past Life Regression Women’s Issues Meditation Call (813) 258-3906 Lois A. Miller, L.C.S.W., PA Breath Work Rapid Trauma Resolution 238 E. Davis Blvd., Suite 302 - Tampa, FL 33606
Therapy With Heart
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WELLNESS Calendar Starts March 31st - April 1st and April 7th - 8th. Complete classroom training, Materials included, Holistic and Life Coach excellence! Journey Life Coach Institute, Oldsmar, Fl. call: 727-687-5764 www. journeylifecoachinstitute.com
Community Energy Healing: Tuesdays: 7-8 pm. Group Theta Healing for Self Love 3/13, Group Theta Healing for Abundance 3/27, Reiki Shares 3/6 & 3/20. Enchanted Earth, 733 Main Street, Dunedin, 727-216-6594
5 Secrets to permanent Weight Loss – Tired of your weight going up & down? Come to the FREE class and learn how you can take control of your weight & your health once and for all! After 35 years of yo-yo weight issues & trying every diet out there, Dr. Mary Riggin, LAc, DAc, DOM, found her answer to stubborn weight issues and she’ll be sharing her insights, experience & solutions! Please join us Saturday, March 31st @ 3:00pm. Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St, Clearwater, FL 33755 more info @ www.naturesfoodpatch.com
Thai, Swedish, Relaxation, Prenatal and Oncology Massage, Thai yoga massage; passive stretching + massage aids circulation, relaxation and recovery. Relieve fatigue, pain and insomnia; indulge. Something for everyone at Jai Dee.Discounts on packages; experienced licensed therapists. Jaideeyoga.com
Early April
SOMAVEDA(tm) THAI YOGA (therapy & massage) BODYWORK TRAININGS 50hr CEUs workshop: April 14&15, 2729, & May 4-6 thaiyogawithlydia.com, (WendyFit Yoga, Tampa, FL) - 200hr practitioner intensives: June 1-27, Sept 7 - Oct. 3, thaiyogacenter.com (Plant CIty, FL) - 16hr CEUs workshop: May 11-13 thaiyogawithlydia.com (WendyFit Yoga) HATHA YOGA CLASSES - Tuesdays @ 6:30p, thaiyogacenter.com or meetup. com/The-Thai-Yoga-Center/ Teaching Seniors: Tools for Making Yoga Accessible to All with Libby Hinsley of the Asheville Yoga Center -- April 20-22 | 8:30am-6:30pm | $375. Come join a special group of both teachers, aspiring teachers and seniors for this weekend training program. YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE A YOGA TEACHER TO ATTEND THIS TRAINING. Yogani Studios | 1112 W. Platt St. | 813.251.9668 | yogani.com.
“Circle of Light” in Spanish, Wednesday 7,14,21 & 28 @ 7PM - 7 Universal or Hermetic Principles: Mentalism, Correspondence, Rhythm, Polarity. Monte Binah Love offering 8900 N Armenia Ave. # 312 Tampa, Fl 33604 (813) 416-6269
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Permanent Weight Loss 101 - Developed and Taught by: Dr. Mary Riggin & Dr. Kim Marie. The intense course that gets permanent results! Call for details. call (727) 669-6000 to register.
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East Meets West - May 5 1:00 – 5:00 Chris Baxter, EYRT 500, AWAKEN TO THE CORE OF YOGA - EXPERIENCE THE INNATE WISDOM OF BUDDHISM. Learn to strengthen your core for meditation, movement, wisdom and joy. Y.A. CEU’S Jaideeyoga.com
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INTUITIVE COUNSELOR Pathways To Awakening Rev. Marcella Zinner. MMA, ChT.Th. M
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NEW Radio Show! “Create Your Best Life Ever! Fridays: 4-5pm. What Else is Possible?” radio show with Alison J. Kay, PhD Holistic Life Coach & Energy Healer on VoiceAmerica.com’s 7th wave channel. Free Energy Healings, holistic life coaching, discussion w/high profile global leaders of the energies and meanings of 2012 & how to thrive through it! Live or recorded, itunes or www.alisonjkay.com
Mayan Ruins and Yoga Retreat - Copan Ruinas, Honduras Dec 11-17, 2012. Courageous Living Coach Dianne Kipp, Follow Your Heart Journeys. Experience the trip of a lifetime! 6 nights/7days at the exclusive Hacienda San Lucas amidst the Mayan Ruins in Central Honduras. Includes Yoga Maya Fusion Ceremony 12-12-12, daily yoga with Yogini Leah, “Authentic-Self Awakening” with Coach Dianne, details http:// consciouschoicecoach.com/MayanRetreatFlyer.pdf or www.consciouschoicecoach.com, www.diannekipp.com, or call 1-888-242-8613. Hurry! Only 11 spots available!
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Acupuncture & More
Tampa Bay Wellness Resource Directory Complementary/Integrative Healthcare
Healing Touch Oriental Medicine & Acupuncture
Dawn Balusik, AP, DOM, LMT
Serving Tampa Bay Since 1996
Acupuncture, Herbs, Massage, Nutrition (MA36601)
Dr. Mary Riggin, LAc, DAc, DOM Clinic Founder & Director www.HealingTouchOM.com www.FoodisMedicine.org FREE Evaluation
Natural relief from Allergies, Infections, Headaches, Fatigue, Neck/ Back/Knee Pain, Endometriosis, Infertility, Menopause and more.
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Hormone Balancing - NO Bio-identical Hormones! Stubborn Weight - NO HCG! Allergies, Chronic Pain, Family Health, Difficult Cases
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HERBAL WORKSHOPS & MORE HerbalWise - Herbal Workshops & Remedies
Learn herbal medicine-making, herbal pet care, herbal skincare, herbal products for massage therapy. Hand-blended Medicinal Teas, Custom Herb Formulas, Herbal Consultation and more.
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Be pampered with a holistic approach to dentistry. Herbal teas, coffee, juice, muffins, hot neck wraps, lemon-scented hot towels.
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Coaching Looking for more personal, professional or business success?
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Colon Hydrotherapy
Inner Healings & Associates, Inc. Billie V. Odor, LMT, CT MM10840 MA12768 18 yrs as a Colon Hydro Therapist & Health Navigator
Colonics are all about hydration. Water in. Feces Out! Simple. Easy
Colonic Irrigation on an "open system" is like having an internal bath.
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Pathways To Awakening
Emotional Healing • Business Readings Career Guidance • Relationship Issues Health Issues • Past Life Regression 5771 Roosevelt Blvd, #300 Clearwater, FL 33760
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Journey life coaching
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Life Coach Certification Training www.journeylifecoachinstitute.com Personal Chef Services FineDine Organic Cuisine Personal Chef & Caterer www.finedinechef.com
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SCHOOL - ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE Sentient Temple College of Alternative Medicine
ESSENTIAL OILS
Drs Dennis and Fern Alexander, DMQ(China)
Try coaching. You’ll be amazed at your results. Complimentary sessions always available. Ask about Awesome Retreats! Coach Dianne M. Kipp, BSN Certified Life & Business Coach, Follow Your Heart Journeys 727-322-1561 or 727481-1646 coach@diannekipp.com www.followyourheartjourneys.com
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Improve Movement, Improve Abilities -Trust in your brain’s ability to change. Through touch and attention Bonnie guides all ages from infants to mature adults - individually through touch or in group classes.
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Herbal Therapy Training
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Weight Loss
Permanent Weight Loss 101 the 8 week college level course that gets you a life-time of results.
Go to www.FoodisMedicine.org to view a FREE online video and discover what we’re about!
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HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES: HOW TO TAKE THEM
Pranic Healing
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Pranic Healing® is practiced in over 90 countries by doctors, nurses, & therapists. Most clients feel relief after the rst session.
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1531 N Dale Mabry, Ste 201 Lutz, Florida 33548
Training & advanced courses offered. CEUs available.
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PRANIC HEALING practitioners do not physically touch the client's body, diagnose diseases, prescribe any drugs/substances or make any health claims or guarantee any outcomes.
For Your Education, Health & Healing The Sentient Temple Healing and Teaching Center The Sentient Temple is lead by Dr Rev. Dennis Alexander and Dr Rev. Fern Alexander. Both Dennis and Fern are Karuna, Shamballa and Reiki Masters. They have traveled the world teaching and learning the cultures and traditional medicines of many indigenous peoples. Most recently, the founders of The Sentient Temple stepped back 5,000 years into Medical Qigong. It was then that Chinese Physicians came to understand that everything is composed of the same energetic substance called Qi (pronounced: chee).
Our Mission Is To Utilize Our Skills and Experience to: * Provide the highest quality Medical Qigong instruction. * Empower patients to take charge of their lives by balancing the mind, body and spirit. * Provide a safe and nurturing environment that promotes growth, heaing, self-awareness, and transcending perceived limitations. * Teach patients the tools necessary to overcome physical and psycho physical maladies and illness. Lic. # 9824356
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o, you have decided to venture into the world of Homeopathy. You have purchase a little vial of homeopathic medicine and want to know, “How am I supposed to take this?” Let’s take a moment and learn the best way to take ‘remedies’, to insure they are most effective. Most homeopathic remedies are sold in vials that contain pellets (little white balls). Some remedies come in sprays and some in water, but for now we will discuss the most commonly used form which is pellets. For the most common size pellets which are sold in health food stores, the typical dosage is three pellets at one time. For children, many homeopaths will use extra small pellets (size of poppy seeds) and the dosage can range from four to nine pellets, depending on the age of the child. The pellets are administered under the tongue (sublingually), where they dissolve easily. A person is asked not to touch the balls with their hands, rather pour the pellets from the container into the cap, and then dispense them directly under the tongue. For babies and children under the age of three, it’s okay to let the pellets dissolve on top of the tongue but it is suggested to ask the child to suck on the pellets rather than ‘chew’ them. A current study showed that homeopathic remedies only need to be under the tongue for thirty seconds in order to be effective. The thought used to be that a person was not allowed to eat or drink for twenty minutes before and twenty minutes after the remedy was given. However, the current thought is that not eating five minutes before and five minutes after, is long enough, since our main concern is that your mouth should be clean when taking the remedy, rather than just after eating lunch. The question always arises as to whether a person is allowed use mint products while under homeopathic care. I would not recommend smelling camphor oil (which is purported to lessen or undue the effects of homeopathy), but most homeopaths these days don’t mind if clients use mint toothpaste or occasionally chew mint gum.
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