September 2024 Natural Awakenings Volusia/Flagler Counties Florida edition

Emotional Healing

Journey to Wholeness

As the crisp air of autumn weaves through our days, the natural cycles of release and renewal remind us of this season’s essence. Just as trees let go of their leaves to foster new growth, we too are invited to release what no longer serves us—whether emotional burdens, lingering traumas or outdated patterns that hinder our full potential.

Autumn has always been a time of reflection, a season that encourages us to turn inward and take stock of our inner landscape. The beauty of this season mirrors the process of emotional healing so perfectly. Just as the Earth prepares for rest and renewal, we can use this time to nurture our own healing, allowing ourselves to shed the past and prepare for a new chapter of growth and transformation.

As we navigate life, our experiences—both joyful and painful—shape us. Sometimes, the wounds from these experiences remain open, silently influencing our thoughts, actions and overall well-being. If left unaddressed, emotional trauma can manifest in various ways, impacting not only our mental and emotional health, but also our physical state. The stress it imposes can weaken our immune system, disrupt our sleep and even lead to chronic conditions.

In this issue, we focus on the theme of emotional healing from the inside out, exploring how we can align with the natural rhythms of

the season to support our emotional well-being. The articles within are designed to offer guidance as you embark on or continue your healing journey.

However, the power to heal lies within each of us. Healing from the inside out involves a deep, conscious effort to reconnect with ourselves, to acknowledge and release the pain we’ve held onto and to cultivate a sense of peace and wholeness. It is about nurturing our inner world, listening to our heart’s wisdom and allowing ourselves the grace to heal.

As you read through this issue, consider what you might need to let go of to move forward. Which old emotions, beliefs or habits can you release this season to welcome the new? Just as trees trust in the process of shedding their leaves, we too can trust in the healing process. It may be challenging at times, but it is also deeply rewarding.

Remember that healing is a journey—one that unfolds at its own pace and in its own time. Be gentle with yourself as you navigate this path, and know that each step you take brings you closer to the peace and wholeness you deserve.

We hope this autumn season brings you not only the beauty of changing leaves, but also a renewed sense of clarity, peace and purpose. Thank you for allowing us to accompany you on your healing journey.

With warmest wishes for a season of release and renewal,

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BWell Center Focuses on Gut Health for Overall Wellness

BWell Integrated Wellness Center, Daytona Beach’s pre mier holistic health center, redefines well ness through its com prehensive range of holistic services. The center’s expert team, led by board-certi fied anti-aging practi tioners Bridget Row batham Bergens and Dr. Bryan M. Bergens, offers personalized wellness plans that integrate various holistic practices designed to optimize health and vitality. These services encompass everything from gut health and environmental illness to autoimmune conditions and heart health, ensuring a tailored approach to each individual’s needs.

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Daytona Beach Clinic Combines Chiropractic and Natural Health Services

Natural Health and Wellness Chiropractic provides patient care in Daytona Beach with a comprehensive range of holistic healthcare services. Led by Dr. Alesha Fleming, a respected chiropractor and full-time professor at Embry-Riddle, the clinic offers personalized treatment plans that go beyond traditional chiropractic care. Patients benefit from a wide array of services, including massage therapy, acupuncture and medical nutrition therapy, all aimed at promoting natural health and wellness.

At Natural Health and Wellness Chiropractic, the focus is on delivering patient-centered care in a welcoming, family-oriented environment. The clinic’s staff is dedicated to providing personalized attention, ensuring that each patient receives the care they need to achieve optimal health. With minimal wait times and flexible appointment options, the clinic is designed to accommodate the busy lives of its patients.

Location: 1898 S. Clyde Morris Blvd., Ste. 120, Daytona Beach. To make an appointment or for more information, call 386-872-7167 or visit NhwChiro.com.

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NBalance Holistic Wellness Spa, located in South Daytona, continues to offer a comprehensive array of services designed to rejuvenate the body, refresh the mind and free the soul. The spa’s offerings blend the tranquility of holistic wellness with cutting-edge, non-invasive body contouring techniques, ideal for those seeking a sculpted physique without surgical interventions.

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Halifax Health Expands Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Suite to Offer Enhanced Treatments

Halifax Health has expanded its Hyperbaric Medicine Program with the addition of a new Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) suite. The expansion includes three new HBOT chambers, bringing the total to six, positioning Halifax Health as a leading provider of hyperbaric treatment in the region. This expansion allows Halifax Health to offer a broader range of HBOT treatments for various complex conditions beyond traditional wound care. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber, enhancing oxygen absorption and promoting healing. The program now treats conditions such as non-healing wounds, diabetes-related wounds, radiation injury and bone infections, as well as exploring potential treatments for traumatic brain injury, PTSD, long COVID, autism, chronic pain, chronic Lyme disease, post-stroke

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The Advanced Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Medicine team at Halifax Health is led by Dr. Steven Levine, Dr. Scott Covington and Dr. Paul Johnson. Johnson, a fellowship-trained hyperbaric physician from LSU, brings extensive expertise in HBOT, enabling the team to provide personalized and comprehensive treatment plans.

Halifax Health’s new HBOT suite enhances its capacity to treat more patients and underscores its commitment to pioneering medical care. With this expansion, Halifax Health continues to explore the full potential of HBOT in improving patient outcomes.

Location: 311 N. Clyde Morris Blvd., Ste. 70, Daytona Beach. For more information, call 386-425-4267 or visit HalifaxHealth.org/Services/ Hyperbaric-Medicine.

Premier Natural Health Offers Holistic Care in Ormond Beach

Premier Natural Health provides comprehensive holistic healthcare services, designed to support optimal health through natural, non-invasive techniques. Located in Ormond Beach, the practice offers specialized care in Chiropractic and Nutrition Response Testing, targeting the root causes of health issues rather than merely addressing symptoms. Premier Natural Health focuses on empowering the body to heal itself naturally, leveraging the expertise of skilled practitioners.

Nutrition Response Testing is a unique, non-invasive approach that analyzes the body to identify underlying health concerns. By addressing these issues with tailored nutritional support, the practice aims to enhance overall well-being and vitality. This method stands apart from conventional healthcare practices by emphasizing natural healing without the use of medications.

Chiropractic care at Premier Natural Health centers on the correction of spinal misalignments, known as subluxations. These misalignments can disrupt the nervous system, leading to various health problems. Through precise spinal adjustments, the practice restores proper nerve function, enabling the body to recover naturally.

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Dr. Piercy performing Nutrition Response Testing

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Cause of Lupus Discovered

Lupus is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue, damaging joints, skin, muscles, connective tissue and major organs such as the kidneys, brain and heart. According to the Lupus Foundation of America, an estimated 1.5 million Americans have lupus, with nine out of 10 being women. Researchers at Northwestern Medicine and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, in Boston, say they have identified the root cause of lupus. In research reported in the journal Nature, the scientists

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identified a molecular defect that promotes the immune response in lupus, as well as a way to reprogram the lupus-causing cells to correct the imbalance in the immune response. Work continues to find a safe and effective way to deliver these molecules to the body for reprogramming.

Childhood Diet Linked to LongTerm Cognitive Health

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Standardizing Acupuncture for Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is estimated to affect 18.4 percent, or about 18 million, American men. Acupuncture has long been used as a treatment with fewer potential side effects than pharmaceutical treatments. Unlike conventional medicine, the application of acupuncture and other forms of Traditional Chinese Medicine may vary by practitioner. A research article published in Karger’s Complementary Medicine Research journal sought to reach consensus on the most effective diagnostic and treatment protocols for clinical use and for future research into the effectiveness of acupuncture. Eleven acupuncture experts named 24 acupoints and between 11 and 15 weekly treatments as an optimal regimen.

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Preventing Burnout:

Top Strategies for a Balanced Life

By Navenka Gabrielson

In today’s fast-paced world, individuals often feel stretched thin, facing overwhelming and seemingly impossible deadlines. Many people arrive at work early, leave late, skip meals, and survive on coffee, cigarettes and energy drinks. After getting home late, they eat a quick meal, often in front of the TV, only to find themselves too exhausted to stay awake yet unable to sleep. The next morning, they struggle to wake up, still feeling depleted and tired, and the cycle repeats until burnout occurs. This burnout doesn’t just affect the individual, both in and out of work; it also impacts the work team and organization. Burnout manifests differently from person to person.

The World Health Organization defines burnout as “an occupational phenomenon characterized by feelings of exhaustion, cynicism and inefficacy.” There are several reasons why burnout happens.

Burnout occurs when relentless work demands push the body beyond its limits, causing cortisol levels to remain consistently high. This constant stress on the body eventually weakens the adrenal system, making it more susceptible to illness, whether a simple virus due to lowered immunity or a more serious physical or mental decline.

Preventing burnout involves not only understanding its causes, but also taking proactive steps to manage stress. Several strategies can help in this regard.

Prioritize Self-Care

Improving physical and mental energy is crucial. Prioritizing good sleep habits, eating nutritious foods, exercising and spending

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time with family and friends are all important. Incorporating tools such as meditation, journaling, breathing exercises and spending time in nature can significantly enhance mental health and well-being.

If fitting these activities into the day seems stressful, consider analyzing how time is being spent over a week or so. Using a paper log, spreadsheet or an app, track blocks of time, noting activities, companions and emotional responses. Also, assess the relevance of each task, rating them based on their emotional impact—where one means angry and drained, and ten means energized and happy. This practice helps limit exposure to non-essential tasks, people and situations, ideally focusing on positivity and finding time for rest outside of work.

Change the Viewpoint

Resting and building up reserves are beneficial, but addressing the underlying causes of burnout is also necessary. At work, there will still be demands, limited resources and conflicts. In response, shifting perspective

is crucial. Addressing mindset and assumptions helps identify what aspects of the situation are fixed and what can be changed. Reevaluating the job to gain more control, delegating tasks and shielding oneself from workplace negativity or draining aspects of work are essential. Building a supportive network with colleagues can also make a significant difference.

Lessen Exposure to Stressors

High-stress situations at work will always demand attention. It’s important to evaluate what can and cannot be managed both at work and at home. Open conversations about expectations with colleagues and family members are vital. Although there may initially be some resistance, discussions should focus on the long-term benefits of increased workplace productivity and better health.

Seek Out Relationships

Connecting with others and acting as mentors fosters a more positive mindset. Building relationships with people in similar situations offers opportunities to learn and grow from each other’s experiences. Many online support groups, networking groups and coaches can provide valuable support.

Burnout is not a life sentence. Instead, it can be viewed as a sign that something needs to change. Through thorough introspection, it is possible to build a career and home life that feel more balanced and sustainable in the long term.

Navenka Gabrielson is a nationally certified Health and Lifestyle Coach. To connect, visit NavenkaBodyHarmony.com.

Finding Balance within EVOLUTION

by Rev. Judi Weaver

Few people can say we are the same as we were a few short years ago. Much has changed within each of our lives, our environment and our existence: how we spend our time, who we interact with, what are priorities are, when we act or not and, most importantly, why we do what we do.

Nothing in life ever stays the same; however, the shift that we have all experienced is extreme by any measure. It can be related to a massive typhoon of sorts. A shifting wave of energy has engulfed all of us, tossing and churning our emotions from the unknown, creating fear. A newfound faith is enabling us to see parts of our own Souls that were dormant and buried under a rat race of finite time and preconceived duties of need. Everything has shifted and nothing looks the same. It isn’t the same, because we aren’t the same.This massive wave was expediential in creating a cataclysmic shift in consciousness as a gift to each of us. The lockdown allowed us a moment to stop long enough to evaluate our lives, reevaluate our relationships, our jobs, who we spend time with and what our priorities truly are in our hearts. We had time to think. That is correct, the time and need to think actual thoughts of our own to decide what is real.

The world is filled with influences that use all sources including TV, radio, computers,

advertising, social media, trends and branding. Each has its personal ambitions, desires and goals of power, fame, wealth and control for self and their missions. This shift has allowed each of us to ponder important issues: including who we are, what we are doing, how we spend our time, what we want, what we need, why we are following our paths, is it our truth, what brings us joy, what we like to do, what our dreams are, when is the best time to act, where we find strength and how we can be of service to others and our higher Self.

Contemplating each of these issues allows us the chance to elevate our personal evolution, as well as our place in the world. The key is to find balance. A way to find balance is to think of a surfer. The energy and flow of the ocean is always building, shifting and ultimately

breaking to cycle once again. This is the same about each of us adjusting our strengths from external to internal. Allowing our Self and our Soul to connect to the greatest wisdom and insight available and that is the Love Source that is connected to and within each of our hearts. This Source is infinite. It grows as we allow our egos and minds to quiet and open to more than what we may “know”. The Universe has wisdom and knowledge that we can hardly conceptualize, but we do have the capability to access that Divine guidance as we allow ourselves and our souls permission to receive. Those loving messages allow peace in our lives, balance in our emotions and provide strength to move forward and live out our dreams. Finding our tribe, supporting one another and remembering that the greatest love we will ever know is learning to truly love ourselves and to live that true authentic self.

Rev. Judi Weaver is an International Spiritual Trance Channel Medium, Master Metaphysician through Delphi University and Shamanic Healer with a practice dating back to the early 90s. She is the founder of Heart 4 Souls, a nonprofit organization dedicated to spiritual education and healing, is the published author of Guided by Your Light and Truth Beyond and offers a wide array of services both in-person and virtually. This month, she is offering two multidimensional 6-week training series: “Healing Modalities,” beginning on September 10, and “Astral Travel,” starting on September 11. For more information, visit Heart4Souls. com. See ad page 29.

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Stopping the Trauma Cycle

Mind-Body Healing Strategies

by Carrie Gauthier

Trauma can strike anyone at any time. Loss, heartbreak, abuse, violence, displacement, accidents, disasters, health problems—the list of possible traumas is endless. According to the National Council for Behavioral Health, 70 percent of adults have experienced at least one traumatic event in their lives, and more than a third of youth exposed to community violence experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Trauma is a factor in most behavioral health and substance-use disorders. While trauma may be part of our lives, it does not need to define who we are or how we enjoy our lives. Healing from trauma can take time, but it is within reach.

Health Effects

Left untreated, trauma or repeated trauma has a wide range of shortand long-term effects on physical and mental health. Trauma increases stress and keeps the fight-or-flight response on elevated alert, resulting in the release of chronically high amounts of cortisol into the body. Initial reactions may include exhaustion, numbness, sadness, anxiety and dissociation. Excessive cortisol increases the risk of serious health conditions such as heart disease, digestive problems, muscle tension, headaches, sleep issues, weight gain, irregular periods, anxiety, depression and cognitive challenges.

Cycle of Addiction

Trauma is a common precursor to addiction, because individuals often turn to substances as a coping mechanism for their emotional pain. The use of drugs or alcohol gives trauma sufferers a reprieve from their chronic stress by producing pleasure and reducing negative feelings, and may even slow their central nervous system. Untreated, trauma can lead to a vicious cycle where one condition feeds the other.

Holistic Healing

While medications such as antidepressants and antipsychotics can be effective in treating trauma symptoms, they may fall short in addressing the root cause. An integrative approach to trauma healing adds evidence-based therapies to tackle the underlying causes and promote long-term recovery.

Integrative Psychiatry

James Greenblatt, a board-certified functional and integrative psychiatrist and founder of Psychiatry Redefined, believes in a broader view of psychiatric care. “For example, if our patient is suffering from depression and we were to tell them they should exercise because it’s the best antidepressant we have, that could come off as incredibly insensitive, ruin our chances of gaining their trust and add to their feelings of helplessness and isolation. Alternatively, if we show them how to recover their motivation and energy, that is the way to begin the relationship.”

“Our bodies are different, and our genetics are different. How we react to stress and trauma are different too. I start with lab and genetic tests to see if there’s something I can optimize biologically. Then we supplement any nutritional deficiencies to restore their functionality and increase their energy. These tests also partially help inform the way we design the complementary healing modality plan. This is the piece that gets missed a lot,” says Greenblatt, adding that he tests depressed patients for a vitamin B12 deficiency, which may contribute to depression, anxiety and even psychosis.

Finding a Safe Place

Children are particularly susceptible to trauma, and an adverse childhood experience (ACE) can pose lifelong impacts. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 64 percent of adults say they have had at least one ACE, and 17 percent say they had four or more by age 18. ACEs can rob kids of the magic of childhood, disrupt their development and lead to maladaptive behaviors in adulthood.

Aimie Apigian, a double board-certified physician in preventative and addiction medicine and founder of Trauma Healing Accelerated, started her work with attachment and trauma by working with adoptive families to help their children with attachment insecurity. She explains that childhood traumatic experiences can result in “underlying mistrust—literally wiring a child’s nervous system, brain and body for survival—and overwhelm connection, security and safety.”

Somatic therapy is one modality that Apigian integrates to assist individuals on their trauma-healing journey, helping them connect with their bodies, learn to understand its messages and resolve stored trauma. Apigian explains that just 10 minutes of sequential somatic exercises over 21 days can restore a sense of safety. “For each person, the specific improvement or the degree of improvement will be different, but there will be an improvement as soon as we shift our biology into one of safety rather than of danger.”

By following an essential sequence to safely address stored trauma through somatic exercises, Apigian says people “experience 30 percent less depression, 30 percent less anxiety, 30 percent fewer digestive issues, 30 percent improvement in energy and a 60 percent increase in their feelings of safety. The essential sequence has to start with creating a felt sense of safety, then a sense of support and then opening up while pacing our process. It is such a powerful way to empower them for their lifetime.”

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There is growing evidence that mindfulnessbased practices such as meditation and yoga aid in shifting focus from the negative to the positive aspects of experiences.

“I tell people when they’re starting this journey, if they put their hands on their belly above and below their bellybutton and just let the hands be there, that will calm down an aspect of us so that it begins to feel safe. It’s called the basic self,” says Dr. Lin Morel, a trauma management specialist and founder of Beyond Words Group. “It’s an aspect of our consciousness that is roughly 5 years old, if you were to give it an age. So it gets very fearful, and if it’s not loved, it will act out.”

According to Morel, embracing the basic self can help people out of some of the darkest corners of trauma. No stranger to childhood and adult trauma herself, she empowers her patients with the W.I.N. protocol (willingness, intention, neutrality), which offers them a fresh approach to handling challenges while developing their intuition and regulating emotions as a neutral observer.

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There is growing evidence that mindfulnessbased practices such as meditation and yoga aid in shifting focus from the negative to the positive aspects of experiences. These techniques calm the nervous system and empower individuals to take control of their narratives and become more resilient.

A 2017 review of trials involving 650 trauma sufferers that underwent mindfulnessbased stress reduction, yoga and mantra repetition was published in Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy. The researchers concluded that meditation was an effective treatment for PTSD and depression symptoms as compared to the control groups.

A 2022 systematic review of 149 records and 11 peer-reviewed articles published in

the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health found that those that practiced yoga had an increased sense of self-compassion, felt more centered, developed coping skills, had a better mind-body relationship and improved their relationships with others. Participants also experienced a feeling of safety in yoga classes that included others recovering from trauma.

Hypnotherapy

Hypnotherapy is a mind-body practice that uses a trance-like state of deep relaxation to treat psychological and emotional disorders. Guided imagery, progressive relaxation and suggestion therapy are used to explore thoughts, feelings and memories that may be hidden from the conscious mind. Self-hypnosis techniques are also taught for ongoing support, empowering individuals to continue their healing outside of therapy sessions. A 2016 meta-analysis published in the International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis concluded that hypnosis is effective in alleviating PTSD symptoms.

“A miracle, simply, is a shift in the mind. Once you find the root cause of the problem in the mind and bring that to consciousness, we’re shifting from ego to true self, from fear to love, from illusion to truth,” says Matthew Brownstein, executive director of the Institute of Interpersonal Hypnotherapy. “Through hypnotherapy, that shift is actually remarkably easy. You can shift as quickly as I can snap my fingers. So, basically, when you change your mind, everything changes. When a decision is made, it stays in place until you choose again.”

Carrie Gauthier is a writer in the healing arts with interests in clinical and transpersonal hypnotherapy.

Hidden Causes of Pain and Dysfunction:

The Role of Misalignment in Your Body

by Lauree Moretto

Structural Integration, commonly known as Rolfing, is a vital solution for the issues of persistent pain, discomfort, poor posture or dysfunction. Over 85 percent of these issues stem from functional misalignment, tissue restrictions, and the failure of the resulting compensations that our body had automatically assumed. Yet, there’s always an underlying cause and often it can be in a different place than where it hurts. The common approach is to focus on treating symptoms instead of addressing the root cause.

Pain serves as a critical signal from the body, indicating that something is wrong and

requires attention. Full function begins to deteriorate, making everyday movements and tasks increasingly difficult. Structural Integration addresses these challenges by offering a comprehensive approach that goes beyond treating symptoms. Instead, it focuses on identifying and correcting the root cause of misalignment, providing lasting relief and improved function.

This form of bodywork emphasizes the importance of aligning the body with gravity to achieve optimal function. When the body is properly aligned, less energy is required for movement, making everyday tasks easier and enhancing overall performance. This is

particularly beneficial not only for athletes, but also for anyone seeking to improve their quality of life.

The human body is a complex, three-dimensional system that operates within the constraints of gravity. Various components, including the fascial system, nerves, arteries, viscera (organs) and scar tissue, can become restricted, leading to pain and dysfunction.

Advanced practitioners of Structural Integration possess the knowledge and skills to holistically approach each system with specific techniques. Through precise manipulation and a deep understanding of the body’s structure, they can alleviate long-standing compensations and restrictions, leading to improved alignment and function. Many clients are amazed by the results, often experiencing relief from issues that have persisted for years.

When any part of the body’s systems is compromised, other parts must compensate, which can result in pain, numbness, misalignment and poor posture. Structural Integration offers a path to overcome these challenges, demonstrating that aging is not necessarily the cause of diminished function. Rather, it is the accumulation of unaddressed issues over time that impacts well-being.

Lauree Moretto, is an Advanced Practitioner of Structural Integration and Soft Tissue Specialist (MA #20965) with 30 years of studying and teaching body structure and function. Connect with her at LaureeMoretto.com. See ad page 29.

Aimie Apigian

on Releasing Stored Trauma

by Sandra Yeyati

Aimie Apigian is a double board-certified physician in preventative and addiction medicine with master’s degrees in biochemistry and public health. As the founder of Trauma Healing Accelerated, she instructs individuals and practitioners on how trauma gets stored in the body and what to do once it creates a chronic health condition. Her signature methodology looks at the effects of trauma on cell biology, a missing piece in trauma therapy approaches. Patients begin with a six-week foundational journey before digging into deeper trauma work and the biology piece.

How do you define trauma and the trauma response?

Dr. Bessel van der Kolk uses three words to define trauma: overwhelming, unbelievable and unbearable. A trauma is something that overwhelms us in our ability to respond. We can’t believe it’s happening, and it’s so unbearable we disconnect from our body to not feel it—it’s things like loneliness, shame or abandonment. That’s why we numb, suppress, repress, distract or avoid. The body shifts from using energy to conserving it, so we only do the bare minimum to get through the day—and that includes thinking; many people will have decision fatigue. Also, the diaphragm loses its tone in the trauma response because our body goes into, “I’m going to breathe only enough to keep me alive.”

Why does trauma get stored in the body?

If there isn’t a completion of the trauma response, then the body will hold onto that trauma. The nervous system never gets that completion that says, “That was awful, but it’s over now.” The brain never stores it as a memory of the past, which means that it’s always in our present moment. When our whole biology continues to operate in fear, this can affect our hormones, immune system, digestion and cardiovascular system. Without a reset back to safety, we stay in danger mode and the body will close down at the cellular level.

How can we achieve a sense of safety?

During the first week of my foundational journey, I have people learn seven somatic exercises intended to help them create an immediate felt sense of feeling safer in their body. So no matter where

they are—at the grocery store, at home—if they lose their sense of safety, they have tools in the moment to get it back.

Can you give an example of a tool?

Bring your hands up as close to your shoulder as possible and imagine there’s this huge boulder in front of you. Start pushing it away, going as slow as you can. It’s not easy; you’re going to feel your arm muscles because you’re pushing hard. When you get to full extension, pause and wait for a few seconds. There are changes happening in our body, and it takes time for that message to travel up our vagus nerve to our brain stem to register. Take notice of any changes in your body. You might feel a sense of release. You might have this deep breath come that you didn’t plan for.

What comes next in the sequence?

Once we create that felt sense of safety, the body is opening up, and now it needs to feel support or it’s going to go back into trauma response. I lead people through the process of creating a felt sense of support. Here’s an example: Put your hands over your heart, one on top of the other, and push in quite a bit. A really deep breath comes for me; that’s how my body gives me the message that this is nice for me. Experiment and move your hands around—sometimes we can do it higher, more centered, over to the side—and find the spot that feels the nicest for your heart.

What is titrated expansion?

We each have a current capacity for how much we can hold at the moment without being overwhelmed, and I want to build my capacity so that a year from now I’m able to hold more. For many people in my courses, when they feel a lot of joy, then tears, sadness and grief seem to come, so it has been safer for them to just not feel much joy. To expand into your capacity to experience joy, you can’t go all the way immediately. You’ve got to find a safe amount of joy that you can have today that feels manageable, and then use a tool so that tomorrow you can feel a little more joy and still feel safe. We do this titrated or paced expansion, staying safe enough as we grow.

Can you explain your parts-work approach?

If we don’t complete a trauma response, there’s going to be a part that is still stuck there in that moment of danger, kind of not knowing that we survived. In parts work, I teach people how to know their major parts in order to stabilize their system. Your inner critic, for example, is a major part that we’ve got to work with pretty soon, because otherwise your critic will continue to shame you and get you into trauma response. I guide people to notice how these parts show up in the body. Next time you feel something familiar in your body, you know, “That’s my inner critic,” and it doesn’t scare or frustrate you anymore. You’re like, “Oh, hello.” That is a true mind-body connection.

Sandra

Yeyati

is national editor of Natural Awakenings

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Marvelous Mushrooms

Celebrating a Culinary Powerhouse

by Marlaina Donato

September is National Mushroom Month, and with it comes bountiful inspiration to plate up some earthy goodness. Whether we follow the nearest woodland path to forage or visit the local market to stock up on our favorite fungi, autumn is the perfect time to appreciate the delicious world of edible mushrooms. From creamy vegan risotto to golden soups, or from daring sautés punctuated with chiles to savory broths, consuming more mushrooms benefits our palate and well-being.

Health Benefits

The Mayo Clinic reports that mushrooms help curb high blood pressure and protect us from neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Most mushrooms available at the market are a good source of B vitamins and minerals, especially selenium-rich creminis and vitamin D-rich maitakes.

A 2021 Penn State study published in Advances in Nutrition

involving data of more than 19,500 cancer patients over several decades reveals that individuals consuming one-eighth to one-quarter cup of mushrooms daily had a 45 percent lower risk of total cancer compared to those that did not. It is believed that the antioxidants ergothioneine and glutathione—present in all mushrooms—contribute to beneficial metabolic processes in the body. Other research is focused on a correlation between white button mushroom consumption and a lower risk of prostate and breast cancer.

Off the Trail and Into the Kitchen

Mushrooms have been used as both nourishment and medicine for ages, but their versatility in the kitchen is what delights Sharon Palmer, a plant-based dietician and author of California Vegan and The Plant-Powered Diet. “You can sauté or grill them as a side dish, stir them into soups and stews, add them to grain and pasta dishes, chop them into salads or bowls and include them in casseroles,” she advises. “Use finely chopped mushrooms in lentil patties, veggie

burgers, veggie ‘meat’ balls and veggie loaves. You really can’t detect their texture, but you get that rich, savory flavor in the recipe.”

Palmer favors certain commonly available varieties: shiitake and trumpet mushrooms for their reliable, firm texture; oyster mushrooms for their delicate softness suited for stir fries; and petite enoki mushrooms for a crisp addition to salads. To obtain memorable flavor, gourmet varieties such as porcinis can be purchased dried and easily rehydrated for soups and sauces.

On the wilder side, foraged mushrooms such as golden chanterelles are an annual favorite among connoisseurs. “The mossy, old-growth forests of the Pacific Northwest are some of my favorite fall destinations,” says Langdon Cook, a Seattle-based forager and author of The Mushroom Hunters, who recommends taking a foraging class or joining a mycological society for hands-on safety tips and in-thefield learning.

Cook notes that mushrooms are ideal for vegetarians and vegans because many varieties are firm in texture and pair well with vegetables. “Black trumpet or yellowfoot mushrooms take a basic dish of creamy polenta to the next level, and most grains and pastas will benefit from the addition of fungi,” he asserts. “Try a dry sauté method: heating the mushrooms in a bare pan until they release their water, cooking off that liquid and then adding butter or oil near the end of the cooking process to brown them.”

While mushrooms can dress up gourmet dishes, they are surprisingly quick and easy for everyday eating, too. “You don’t need to fuss over mushrooms too much,” Palmer points out. “Just rinse in water and pat dry; then you’re ready to cook with them. My favorite way to cook mushrooms is to slice and sauté them in a small amount of olive oil with garlic and lemon as a side dish.”

Cook advises, “Don’t try to cook mushrooms too fast or over high heat. Medium heat is fine. Take your time. Mushrooms are mostly water, and you need to cook off that liquid content to give them a nice sear.” He underscores the importance of cooking wild mushrooms fully to prevent digestive upset, especially morels, which “absolutely cannot be served raw or undercooked.”

Palmer concurs, saying, “Eating raw mushrooms may cause mild GI [gastrointestinal] issues in some people; cooking the mushrooms typically eliminates this issue.” She also suggests covering the pot or pan when cooking them in soups or stews to lock in flavor and nutrition.

For Cook, the magical lure of mushrooms goes beyond the tastebuds. “To me, morels mean springtime trips to woodlands reawakening from winter slumbers with birdsong and snowmelt, and porcinis mean long summer hikes to subalpine meadows in the Rockies and North Cascades,” he says.

Marlaina Donato is an author, painter and recording artist. Connect at BluefireStudio.art.

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Vegan Pot Pie With Sage, Lentils and Mushrooms

YIELD: 6 SERVINGS

FOR LENTIL MUSHROOM FILLING:

1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

1 medium red onion, diced

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 8-oz sweet potato, peeled, cubed

4 oz fresh green beans, chopped

8 oz mushrooms, sliced

1 cup brown or green lentils, dried

2 Tbsp fresh sage (or 1 Tbsp dried)

2 tsp thyme

1 Tbsp whole-grain prepared mustard

½ tsp black pepper

2 cups vegetable broth

½ cup water

2 Tbsp gluten-free soy sauce

¼ cup plain, unsweetened, plant-based milk

2 Tbsp flour

Salt, to taste

FOR SAGE PASTRY CRUST:

1 cup all-purpose flour

½ cup whole wheat flour

¼ tsp salt (optional)

2 Tbsp fresh sage, chopped (or 1 Tbsp dried)

⅓ cup vegan butter

4-5 Tbsp ice-water

Heat olive oil in a heavy pot or saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes. Add sweet potato and green beans and sauté for 3 minutes. Add mushrooms and sauté for 2 minutes. Add lentils, sage, thyme, mustard and black pepper and sauté for 1 minute. Add vegetable broth, water and soy sauce and cook for 15 minutes.

Mix plant-based milk with flour until smooth. Stir into vegetable mixture and cook until thickened and bubbling, about 5 minutes. Season with salt, as desired. Transfer filling into a deep pie dish or round casserole that fits 1½ quarts.

While filling is cooking, make the sage pastry crust. Preheat oven to 425° F. In a medium bowl, mix all-purpose and whole-wheat flours and salt. Mix in sage. Cut in vegan butter with a fork until

it makes a crumbly texture. Add cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and mix using clean hands until it creates a firm dough that holds together but is not sticky. Do not overwork dough, as it will get tough.

Turn out pastry dough on a floured surface and roll out with a pastry roller to create a circle about 11 inches in diameter. Place the pastry over the top of the savory pie and crimp the edges with your fingers to secure the pastry dough to the top of the dish. Cut several vents with a knife along the pie.

Place the savory pie on a baking sheet (in case it boils over) and place in the oven. Bake for about 20 to 22 minutes until golden brown. Remove and serve.

To make this recipe gluten-free, use corn starch instead of flour and gluten-free flour blend instead of all purpose and whole wheat flour.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Sharon Palmer.

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Mushroom Bomb Lentil Pasta

YIELD: 6 SERVINGS

1 8-oz package lentil pasta

3 Tbsp truffle oil or extra-virgin olive oil

1 lb mixed mushrooms (enoki, shiitake, cremini, hen of the woods, maitake, oyster), coarsely sliced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp chopped fresh or dried thyme

1 cup dry white wine

Sea salt, to taste

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Cook lentil pasta in boiling water according to package directions. Rinse and drain.

While pasta is cooking, heat truffle oil in a large sauté pan and add mushrooms, garlic and thyme. Sauté for 3 minutes. Add white wine and continue sautéing for an additional 5 minutes to reduce liquid and make a more concentrated sauce. Add cooked pasta to mushroom mixture and toss together. Season as desired with salt and black pepper. Serve immediately.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Sharon Palmer.

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Health Benefits of Yoga

Resolving Trauma and Other Mind-Body Challenges

by Carrie Gauthier

The first known reference to yoga is in the Upanishads Sanskrit texts, written 2,500 years ago. The practice originally comprised breath work, and the physical postures developed over time. According to the global data platform Statista, nearly 34 million Americans practice numerous types of yoga, while science continues to provide evidence of its healing potential.

Calming Effects

With the frenetic pace of life today, many people live in a permanent state of anxiety. Yoga can ease the panic and malaise by activating the parasympathetic nervous system to decrease stress hormones, blood pressure and heart rate.

“Yoga therapy differs from traditional psychotherapy in scope and aim. Rather than delving into traumas, yoga empowers individuals to be present, moving away from personal narratives,” says Adam Flores, a certified yoga therapist from Port St. Lucie, Florida, specializing in

addiction and mental health. “Trained yoga therapists offer grounding techniques and skillful check-ins, especially for trauma cases, improving heart rate variability, vagal tone and overall nervous system health.”

Mental Health Benefits

A 2011 meta-analysis study published in Primary Care Companion for CNS Disorders indicates that yoga may be an effective treatment option for severe mental illness, with the added advantage of being less toxic than pharmaceutical treatments.

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a significant issue facing the U.S. military and a growing problem for teens that have experienced violent or traumatizing events. Conventional treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing have shown limited effectiveness due to high dropout and nonresponse rates. On the other hand, studies have found that engaging in yoga and other mind-body practices can reduce intrusive memories, avoidance and emotional arousal symptoms, as well as anxiety, depression and anger associated with PTSD.

Yoga therapy improves critical factors in addiction recovery, including emotional balance, mental clarity and stress reduction. In a 2021 study published in the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, yoga for the treatment of substance abuse disorder was determined to be an effective option.

Popular Yoga Disciplines

Yoga has developed into a variety of styles that can meet the goals and objectives of their practitioners. Some of the more popular formats include:

• Vinyasa: An up-tempo class of postures or poses (asanas) often accompanied by high-energy music that typically results in a consistently elevated heart rate. A 2017 study published in The FASEB Journal found that eight weeks of vinyasa yoga improved physical fitness, relieved stress and improved mental well-being.

• Yin: This form of yoga focuses on gentle, passive stretches held for one to three minutes, offering ample opportunity to release stress and tension. Poses are often supported by props such as bolsters, straps, blocks, pillows and blankets. Long, slow, deep breathing promotes relaxation to help the practitioner hold each pose for extended periods of time. Yin yoga stimulates and stretches fascia,

thin connective tissue throughout the body, as well as ligaments and joints, resulting in increased flexibility.

• Hatha: This is a classic yoga style involving breathing exercises and poses that are held for longer periods of time than other formats. Although the slower, more meditative pace may seem easier, holding a proper pose for extended periods of time can be challenging for the body and mind. According to a 2018 study in the International Journal of Preventive Medicine, 12 sessions of hatha yoga significantly reduced stress, anxiety and depression in women.

• Kundalini: This yoga style prioritizes spiritual growth and awareness, with a focus on energy and chakras. Kundalini awakenings are common via movement sequences, breath work, mantras and chanting. Different studies in 2021 found that kundalini yoga is an effective shortterm therapy for generalized anxiety disorder and can be helpful in reducing the severity of insomnia.

Maintaining Self-Esteem

One of the core tenets of a yogic practice is self-compassion, and it is important to resist the inclination for negative self-talk. To adopt the yogic way is to choose happiness over suffering.

“In my experience, the best healing experiences happened by tapping into the body and unlocking the energies we hold onto,” says Paty Renda, a certified Ananda hatha yoga instructor and co-owner of Premah Wellness, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. “I believe in serious work done through fun exercises such as breath, dance, laughter and movement. A simple, slow and deep hatha yoga practice can create profound changes. Gratitude is another very easy, and yet immensely powerful, practice I infuse into everything I do.”

Carrie Gauthier is a writer in the healing arts with interests in clinical and transpersonal hypnotherapy.

Emotional Healing as a Family

by Christina Connors

The mental health of our children is in crisis. According to the U.S. Surgeon General’s 2021 advisory on the youth mental health crisis, one in five children aged 3 to 17 has a mental, emotional, behavioral or developmental disorder.

To turn the tide on mental health, kids need emotional regulation skills, including the ability to identify emotions, self-soothe, obtain perspective, walk in another’s shoes, think flexibly and solve problems. By developing these emotive sensitivities, children can then improve their self-confidence, sense of self-worth and empathy, as well as begin to develop lasting and meaningful relationships.

“Kids will learn to regulate in the face of challenge. The only question is whether they learn healthy or unhealthy ways to do it,” says Brad Chapin, a licensed clinical psychologist in Topeka, Kansas, and author of self-regulation resources for children. “Removing challenges from children isn’t the answer. The focus should be on building self-regulation skills, and then those challenges become opportunities for strengthening those skills.”

What Adults Can Do

In the words of lyricist Stephen Sondheim, “Careful the things you say / Children will listen.” Janet Philbin, LDSW, a certified, conscious-parenting coach and author, says, “When people become parents, they will tell you they want to parent differently than how they were parented because of the emotional childhood pain they endured. However, generational patterns will more than likely repeat unless the parent has done the emotional work to deconstruct their own

childhood pain through coaching or counseling. As a result of doing the necessary inner work, a parent’s ability to connect with their children will improve because they are able to be more connected with themselves.”

Practicing Emotional Regulation Together

“When we choose to look at behavior issues as a lack of skill-development, it changes the story from one of shame and negativity to one of hope,” says Chapin, whose recent

As with learning any new skill, practice is key. Here are a few fun activities for parents and children to do together to strengthen connections and build emotional regulation skills. Teaching kids when they are young is ideal, but it is never too late to start.

I Spy: While in a store, on a walk or at a park, challenge each other to notice the body language and facial expressions of people (or themselves) and identify the emotion they might be feeling. This game is a way to practice the skill set of recognizing warning signs when we start to feel upset. Parents should encourage their kids to take notice of the different expressions their peers make while at school to develop empathy and compassion.

The Paws (Pause) Game: To play, the first person who sees a dog says, “paws”, takes a calming breath and puts their hands out like paws. The person with the most points at the end of the excursion wins. This game develops the skill of slowing down the alarm system within our bodies. Parents and caregivers can remind kids that throughout the day when they start to feel their own warning signs of anger or frustration, they can take a breath and “paws” to help prevent acting in a destructive way.

Balloon Party: In this game, parents invite their kids to sit comfortably with them and imagine that they are all preparing for a big party and need to blow up lots of balloons. While blowing up pretend balloons, remind each child to blow them up slowly so they don’t pop. After blowing up several balloons, enjoy a pretend party. This is a fun way to connect with children through imaginative play while practicing peaceful breathing, which helps calm the nervous system.

Christina Connors is a writer, singer and creator of Christina’s Cottage, a YouTube series to strengthen kids’ resilience, connection and joy through music, mindful play and the power of the heart. Learn more at Christinas Cottage444.com.

Thursday, September 5

Open House: Persephone Healing Arts Center – 6-7pm. Gives new and potential patients and their family members to meet Dr. Pautz and learn about the unique medical services offered at the center. Free. 485 6th Ave N, Jacksonville Beach. RSVP: 904-246-3583. DrPautz.com.

Friday, September 6

“If You Can Name It, You Can Love It” –Fridays, Sept 6-Oct 4. 10-11:30am. Led by Linda Burek. Learn: What makes our area supportive of many bird species. Tips for identifying the most common birds in the area and where they can be found. How to use birding applications to enhance your ability to identify birds and create a personal bird list. Accessible birding hot spots in the area. Local resources to enhance your birding success. $175/member, 225/nonmember. GTM Visitor Center, 505 Guana River Rd, Ponte Vedra Beach. gtmnerr.org.

Sound Bath in Nocatee – 6-6:45pm. With Adriana Dobbs, Certified Sound Facilitator of Serenity Sounds. A 45-min crystal singing bowls bath immersed in lavender aromatherapy. $35. Baptist Healthplace At Nocatee, 400 Colonnade Dr, Ponte Vedra. 904-202-5324. YourSerenitySounds.com.

Dr. Hauschka Tester and Purchase Evening – 6-7pm. Dr. Hauschka skinCare line has been around for many decades and is using all organic and if possible bio-dynamically grown plant ingredients. Free admission. 485 6th Ave N, Jacksonville Beach. RSVP: 904-246-3583. DrPautz.com.

Saturday, September 14

12th Annual Purses of Purpose – 10am1pm. New and like-new designer purses will be auctioned off in a silent and live auction to benefit Hand in Hand Recover, a Faith-Based Addiction Recovery Community located in Eustis. A wonderful brunch, along with treats and teas, will be served. $50. LifePointe Church, 3551 E Orange Ave, Eustis. HandInHandRecovery.org.

Tree of Life Workshop – 12-5:30pm. Explore the life of trees and their symbolism. Take a reflective walk through your past achievements. Learn about tea leaf readings. Create your own bonsai crystal tree. $125. Spiritual Uplifts, 2039 Mound St, Orange Park. 904-292-4555. SpiritualUplifts.com.

Sunday, September 15

Self-Healing Retreat – 9:30am-6pm. With Falli Shah and Amy Decker. During this retreat, Falli will lead participants in Twin Heart Meditation as well as Pranic healing and Forgiveness Ceremony. Amy will facilitate a group Ketamine Assisted

Psychotherapy session. The ceremony will end with integration and a delicious vegan dish. $350. Seventh Wonder Holistic Spa, 4236 St. Johns Ave, Jacksonville. RSVP: 904-333-7068 or LifeCounselingJax@yahoo.com.

Tandem Sound Bath – 5:30-6:30pm. A unique sound healing event featuring Diana’s Crystal Singing bowls and Adriana’s Himalayan singing bowls. During the session, Adriana will place and sing the Himalayan singing bowls on and around the body while Diana sings the crystal singing bowls. $66. The SOMA Collective, 469 Atlantic Blvd, Ste 6, Atlantic Beach. 904-357-0119. YourSerenitySounds.com.

Tuesday, September 17

Creative Problem-Solving Spiritual Discussion – 6:30-7:30pm. Discover how to approach your problems from a spiritual viewpoint. You may find unique solutions that haven’t occurred to you before. Each attendee will receive a gift book. Presented by Eckankar Jacksonville. Willow Branch Library, 2875 Park St, Jacksonville. Eck-Florida.org.

Wednesday, September 18

Open House: Persephone Healing Arts Center – 6-7pm. Gives new and potential patients and their family members to meet Dr. Pautz and learn about the unique medical services offered at the center. Free. 485 6th Ave N, Jacksonville Beach. RSVP: 904-246-3583. DrPautz.com.

Saturday, September 21

Thermography – With Florida Medical Thermography. This non-invasive diagnostic tool helps detect imbalances before they develop into more serious conditions. East Coast Acupuncture and Alternative Medicine, 99 Old Kings Rd S, Ste 4, Flagler Beach. For appt: 386-3025363 or EastCoastAcupunctureFL.com.

Cassadaga Presents Breath of the Tribe – Sept 21-22. 10am-10pm Sat; 1-4, Sun. Reconnect to the ancestors. Feel the empowerment of rhythm. Explore your dance and find your voice. Express who you are as you find connection. Build a mandala, introduction to the didgeridoo, the Spirit of the drum and Ancestral Spirit Dance and finding your voice, guided meditation. Vendors and food trucks. $50-$150. Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp Bookstore, 1112 Stevens St, Lake Helen. 386-228-2880. Cassadaga.org.

Tuesday, September 24

National Qigong Association Annual Conference 2024 – Sept 24-26. Experience 15+ expert-led qigong sessions, discover new techniques and connect with

enthusiasts. Perfect for newcomers, beginners and experienced qigong practitioners, including those familiar with yoga and other health modalities. Savannah, GA. Details: NQA.org/Annual-Conference.

Friday, September 27

Sound Bath in Riverside – 6-6:45pm. With Adriana Dobbs, Certified Sound Facilitator of Serenity Sounds. A 45-min crystal singing bowls bath immersed in lavender aromatherapy. $35. Y Healthy Living Center Riverside, 221 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville. YourSerenitySounds.com.

Saturday, September 28

5th Annual Holistic Living & Healing Expo – 10am-2pm. Offers a unique opportunity for the community to explore a wide range of holistic practices and wellness products. Participate in yoga and meditation sessions, explore nutrition and alternative therapies and enjoy free samples, demonstrations and assessments from various vendors. Free. Renaissance Resort World Golf Village, 500 S Legacy Tr, St Augustine. 904-708-0315. JacksonvilleBusinessConnections.com.

Psychic Fair, Day of Healing – 11am-4pm. Reiki, the use of tarot cards, psychics and mediums, numerology and astrology, yoga, meditation, intent, sound and movement. Prices start at $20. Cosmic Church of Truth, 1637 Hamilton St, Jacksonville. Cosmic-Church.org.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

September 24-26

National Qigong Association: Annual Conference 2024 – Experience 15+ expert-led qigong sessions, discover new techniques and connect with enthusiasts. Perfect for newcomers, beginners and experienced qigong practitioners, including those familiar with yoga and other health modalities. Savannah, GA. NQA.org/annual-conference

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Oct. 26 - Nov. 17

Introduction to Esoteric Healing-Part 1 (Online) – Learn techniques to balance your physical, emotional, mental and spiritual anatomy energy bodies to support clients, family, yourself and pets. You will also learn how Esoteric Healing differs from other energy healing modalities. More information and class schedule are available at Bonnie Dysinger.com or call 517-281-1706.

Ongoing Events

Daily

Mobile Therapeutic Massage Services in Palm Coast – With Cheryl Debitetto. Offers an array of massage services, including Deep Tissue, Gentle Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release and Manual Lymphatic Drainage. To schedule an appt: 386-2643433 or MassageForWellness.info.

Pregnancy, Childbirth, Postpartum, and Newborn Classes – 6-7pm. Virtual classes with engaging activities and visual aids on pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, and newborn care. $35/class. Childbirth-Classes.com.

Sundays

Community Walking Meditation – 9am. 1st Sun. Inspired by Dr. Joe Dispenza’s Walk for the World, take over the parking lot and do a walking meditation. Free. 1495 S Volusia Ave, Orange City. 386-4737626. Shyft-Florida.com.

Chen Taiji with Quincy Griffith – 9am12pm. Improve balance, knee mobility, overall health, leg and core strength with reiki healing incorporated. $15. Spiritual Uplifts Metaphysical Store, 2039 Mound St, Orange Park. 904-292-4555. SpiritualUplifts.com.

Farmers Market and More – 9am-5pm. Shop rain or shine for farm-fresh produce, plants, trees flowers, herbs and spices, gourmet coffee and teas, honey, jams, salsas and more. Daytona Flea Market, 1425 Tomoka Farms Rd, Daytona Beach. DaytonaFleaMarket.com.

Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp: Sunday Adult Lyceum – 9:30-10:15am. Anyone having the desire to learn more about the science, philosophy and religion of spiritualism may wish to attend. A different teacher each week will provide an instructive format in which one may learn the truths of spiritualism and other related subjects. Colby Memorial Temple, 1112 Stevens St, Cassadaga. 386-228-2880. Cassadaga.org.

Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp: Sunday Church Service – 10:30am. Service consists of hymns, a guided meditation healing, a lecture by a different speaker each week, a musical interlude and messages. Colby Memorial Temple, 1112 Stevens St, Cassadaga. 386-228-2880. Cassadaga.org.

Sunday Church Service – 10:30-11:30am. Join our inclusive community to explore diverse beliefs, grow spiritually, and promote a society that affirms these aspirations. Community Unitarian Universalist Church, 403 West St, New Smyrna Beach. Dbcuuc.org.

Your Great Awakening: 7 Chakra Playshop – 10:30am-1:30pm. An interactive journey that explores each of the 7 chakras. Playshops are centered around awareness and connection to mind, body and spirit and emotion in relation to each chakra. $35. Soul Needs a Community Space, 216 N Wooldand Blvd, DeLand. 386-873-7707. JoeDrogo. com/workshops.

Senior Discount Day – 12-6pm. Seniors save 10% off all regularly priced items. Debbie’s Health Foods, 862 Saxon Blvd, Orange City. 386-775-7002. Debbies HealthFoods.com.

Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp: Sunday Message Service – 12:30-1:30pm. A message service where mediums and students demonstrate the continuity of life in a public setting. Several certified and student mediums work together to bring short messages from spirit to as many people as possible. Colby Memorial Temple, 1112 Stevens St, Cassadaga. 386228-2880. Cassadaga.org.

Sound Healing Workshop – 2-4pm. 2nd Sun. Experience sound healing with crystal bowls, tuning forks and breathwork. Learn to raise your vibration and connect with divine oneness. Hotel Cassadaga, 355 Cassadaga Rd, Cassadaga. JillJordan SoundLiving.com/public-events.

Ongoing Events

Mondays

Energize Yoga – 7-7:30am. Mon-Thurs. Designed for the busy human. $42/6 classes. Zoom. 386-846-9255. Nur Yoga1018.com.

Monday Madness – 8am-6pm. 1st Mon. Save 25% on supplements and food items. Healing Zone, 515 Canal St, New Smyrna Beach. 386-402-7825.

Tuesdays

Rainbow Tuesday – Save 20% off regular price 1st Tues every month. Debbie’s Health Foods, 862 Saxon Blvd, Orange City and 3850 S Nova Rd, Port Orange. DebbiesHealthFoods.com.

Healthy Movements: Tai Chi and Yoga Fusion – 10-11am. Use chair or mat. A unique fun class that focuses on yoga and tai chi movements. Enhancing balance, stability, strength, relaxation and mindfulness. With Annie Barreiro. $5. New Smyrna Beach Gym, 1000 Live Oak St, New Smyrna Beach. NurYoga1018.com.

Yoga Nidra (Yogic Sleep) for Parkinson’s Sleep Symptoms – 4:30-5:30pm. 1st Tues. Experience deep relaxation and healing for Parkinson’s sleep symptoms. Free. AumHomeShala.org/classes/yoga-forparkinsons.

Free Yoga Therapy for Parkinson’s Respiratory Health – 4:30-5:30pm. 2nd Tues. Yoga postures and breathwork to enhance respiratory well-being for individuals with Parkinson’s. Free. AumHomeShala.org/classes/yoga-for-parkinsons.

Yoga Therapy for PD Mental Health Symptoms – 4:30-5:30pm. 3rd Tues. Yoga and mindfulness techniques to enhance emotional well-being and mental resilience for Parkinson’s patients. Free. AumHomeShala.org/classes/yoga-forparkinsons.

Free Yoga Therapy for Parkinson’s Digestion Symptoms – 4:30-5:30pm. 4th Tues. Yoga postures and techniques to alleviate digestive issues and improve gut health for Parkinson’s patients. Free. AumHome Shala.org/classes/yoga-for-parkinsons.

Chair Yoga – 5:15-6:15pm. With Yana. A harmonious blend of gentle movements and deep stretches, from the comfort of your chair. $15. Soul Needs a Community Space, 216 N Wooldand Blvd, DeLand. 386-873-7707. paypal.com/paypalme/ soulneed.

Nicotine Anonymous – 6-7pm. 12-step support group. Free. Cafeteria, Annex Conference Rm, AdventHealth Hospital Daytona Beach (Main Entrance). 301 Memorial Medical Pkwy, Daytona Beach. Nicotine-Anonymous.org.

All-Level Belly Dance – 6:30-7:40pm. With Yana. Join our all-level belly dance class for a journey of authentic self-expression and

self-love. $20. Soul Needs a Community Space, 216 N Woodland Blvd, Deland. 386873-7707. Tinyurl.com/yd9ypph4.

Guided Chakra Meditation: Color Alchemy – 6:30-8:30pm. Discover techniques for immediate calm and build a meditation practice. Explore and activate 10 chakras, clear mental and physical clutter, and experience the energy of each color. $11/ wk. Harmony Haven Meditation, 3930 S Nova Rd, Port Orange. 386-255-1120. HarmonyHaven.Life.

Wednesdays

Yoga Therapy for Life Changes, Trauma, Education – Learn, practice and retain with yoga therapy using mind, body and your inner resource. Hidden trauma in the body may reveal itself causing disease and dis-comfort. $60. Nur Health/ Nur Yoga, 208 Booth Rd, Ste D, Ormond Beach. 386-846-9255. NurYoga1018.com.

Energize Yoga – 7-7:30am. Mon-Thurs. Designed for the busy human. $42/6 classes. Zoom. 386-846-9255. Nur Yoga1018.com.

Waveform Sound Sessions – 6-6:45pm. Weekly sound bath led by Intuitive Energy Practitioner, Marie, featuring live crystal singing bowls and chimes. $20. Hotel Cassadaga, 355 Cassadaga Rd, Cassadaga. HotelCassadaga.com/event/ waveform-sound-sessions.

Psychic Development Class – 6:308:30pm. Enhance your psychic abilities with practical techniques and expert guidance. $11/wk. Harmony Haven Meditation, 3930 S Nova Rd, Port Orange. 386255-1120. HarmonyHaven.Life.

Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp: Wednesday Message Service – 7pm. A demonstration of Spirit Messages. Greetings from Spirit are delivered from mediums and student mediums to as many people as possible. $5 donation. Colby Memorial Temple, 1112 Stevens St, Cassadaga. 386228-2880. Cassadaga.org.

Thursdays

Ormond Beach Farmers Market – 8am1pm. Fresh produce, local honey, fine crafts and yummy treats. City Hall Plaza, 22 S Beach St, Ormond Beach. OrmondBeachMainStreet.com/farmers-market.

Senior Discount Day – 9am-7pm. Seniors save 10% off all regularly priced items. Debbie’s Health Foods, 862 Saxon Blvd, Orange City. 386-775-7002. Debbies HealthFoods.com.

Christina Phipps Foundation Yoga – 9:1510:45am. Kim teaches a live CPF Oncology Yoga. Free. AdventHealth Daytona Beach, 301 Memorial Medical Pkwy, Daytona Beach. 386-679-1496. ChristinaPhipps Foundation.com.

Expanded Awareness Training – 2:303:30pm. 4th Thurs. Practice heightening your senses and your situational awareness. Practice seeing into objects, manipulating weather and remote viewing. Free. Shyft, 1495 S Volusia Ave, Orange City. 386-473-7626. Shyft-Florida.com.

Canal Street Nights – 5-8:30pm. 3rd Thurs. Fun-filled evening with expanded streetside dining, vendors, kids’ zone and specialty food vendors. Canal Streetnsb.com.

Breathwork & Meditation – 5:30pm. 2nd Thurs. Wind down your day with a small group guided breathwork and meditation session in our vibration space. Meet new like-minded people. Free. Shyft, 1495 S Volusia Ave, Orange City. 386-473-7626. Shyft-Florida.com.

Divine Healing – 6:30pm. 4th Thurs. Experience the presence and healing energies from Divine Love, God Source, Archangels and Masters as they envelope you within healing grace for the mind, body and soul. Suggested donation $11. 56 N Halifax Dr, Ormond Beach. AscendingConsciousness.square.site.

Crystal Bowl and Gong Sound Healing/ Sound Bath Meditation – 6:30-8pm. 2nd & 4th Thurs. Enjoy a blissful evening with crystal singing bowls and guided meditation. $35. The Mermaid and Her Fisherman, 106 N Peninsula Ave, New Smyrna Beach. 407-256-5523. JillJordanSoundLiving.com/public-events.

Belly Dance – 7-8pm. Elevate your belly dancing performance with the vibrant sounds of finger cymbals. This specialized class is designed to teach belly dancers how to seamlessly integrate finger cymbals, also known as zills or

sagat, into their routines. $20. Soul Needs a Community Space, 216 N Wooldand Blvd, DeLand. 386-873-7707. paypal.com/ paypalme/soulneed.

Max Meditation: Find Your Calm & Clarity – 7-8:30pm. 3rd Thur. The Max Meditation System is a method of guided meditation that anyone, regardless of experience meditating, can participate in and feel the benefits from. $25. Mystic Light Center, 2825 N Tenth St, Ste A-2, St. Augustine. 503-660-8610. AngelLatterell.com.

Fridays

Farmers Market and More – 9am-5pm. Shop rain or shine for farm-fresh produce, plants, trees flowers, herbs and spices, gourmet coffee and teas, honey, jams, salsas and more. Daytona Flea Market, 1425 Tomoka Farms Rd, Daytona Beach. DaytonaFleaMarket.com.

Chair Yoga – 9:15-10:30am. Accessible and available for everyone. All ages. Beginner or advanced. Great for the sedentary worker, physical worker, student, retiree, or persons with limitations. Free, suggested donation $5. New Smyrna Beach Gym, 1000 Live Oak St, New Smyrna Beach. 386-846-9255. NurYoga1018.com.

First Friday Garden Walk – 10-11am. Join a ranger for a garden walk and learn the history of Washing Oaks while exploring the formal gardens. Washington Oaks, Palm Coast. FloridasHistoricCoast.com.

Aysana Meditation – 10:30am-12pm. Guided meditation for all. Relax and unlock the power of inner peace. $25/day of, $20/advance. Soul Needs a Community Space, 216 N Wooldand Blvd, DeLand.

RSVP, Andreas 407-801-8803 or MyCoachHappy@gmail.com.

Saturdays

Aroma Freedom Technique – 8:45-11am. 1st Sat. Learn to eliminate stressful feelings, make goals that are achievable and soothe yourself in minutes. $50 includes book, specific fragrances. Debra Pardee, 2235 S Woodland Blvd, Ste104, DeLand. RSVP: 386-734-4126. AcuDebra.com.

Farmers Market and More – 9am-5pm. Shop rain or shine for farm-fresh produce, plants, trees flowers, herbs and spices, gourmet coffee and teas, honey, jams, salsas and more. Daytona Flea Market, 1425 Tomoka Farms Rd, Daytona Beach. DaytonaFleaMarket.com.

Original Strength Training – 9:15-10:15am. Natural Concepts Revisited is a retail store dedicated to health, wellness and sustainable practices. 142 W International Speedway Blvd, Daytona Beach. Natural ConceptsRevisited.com.

A Course in Miracles – 10:30am. Weekly reading and discussion of the lessons and text of A Course in Miracles. Donation. Unitarian Universalist Church, 403 West St, New Smyrna Beach. 386-308-8080.

Tai Chi Class – 10:45am-12pm. With Laurie Gomon-Ring. Natural Concepts Revisited, 142 W International Speedway Blvd, Daytona Beach. NaturalConceptsRevisited.com.

Healing Event – 1-3pm. 1st Sat. $15 love offering will be donated so St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Spiritual Uplifts, 2039 Mound St, Orange Park. 904-292-4555. SpiritualUplifts.com.

Acupuncture Physicians

ACUPUNCTURE & PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTER

You Chang Hu, DOM, AP Kunning Li, DOM, AP

• 2135 S Ridgewood Ave, Daytona Beach 386-760-2112

• 50 Leanni Way, Palm Coast 386-445-0098

AcupuncturePainMgmt.com

Dr. Hu and Dr. Li are graduates of Traditional Chinese Medical universities in China. They have practiced acupuncture and Chinese medicine for a combined 45+ years.

EAST COAST ACUPUNCTURE AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE

Lisa Sweeters, Acupuncture Physician 99 Old Kings Rd S, #4, Palm Coast 386-302-5363

EastCoastAcupunctureFL.com

Masters Degree in Oriental Medicine from Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine, additional TCM studies in Guang Zhou, China. Individualized holistic care for fertility issues including IVF, chronic & accute pain, digestive issues, anxiety, insomnia, prostatitis, sports injuries. Celluma Low-Level Light Therapy for arthritis, muscle & joint pain, acne, skin tone, edema. In-network provider for VA patients. See ad on page 21.

LORENZO PHAN, DOM, AP 725 W Granada Blvd, Ste 15, Ormond Beach 386-615-1203

Dr. Phan has great success in promoting fertility with acupuncture and herbal supplements. Non-surgical modalities for natural pain relief include acupuncture, trigger-point therapy, Chinese herbal remedies, cupping, neuromuscular therapy and cold laser for neck injuries, chronic lower back pain, sciatica, hip/ knee arthritis and migraines and more. MM20928. See ad on page 15.

Acupuncture/ Aroma Freedom Technique/Young Living Essential Oils

DEBRA PARDEE, ACUPUNCTURE PHYSICIAN (NCCAOM)

2235 S. Woodland Blvd. #104, DeLand 386-734-4126

AcuDebra.com

Through Acupuncture and Integrative medicine, Debra Pardee works with patients to determine the cause of symptoms and determine a natural method to address that cause.

Dr. Rusty is a Diplomate of Acupuncture (NCCAOM), certified Aroma Freedom Technique practitioner and Young Living Essential Oils distributor.

See ad on page 7.

CBD Products

YOUR CBD STORE

117 W Howry Ave, DeLand 386-627-6715 • DeLandFL.CBDrx4u.com

• 160 Cypress Point Pkwy, Ste A105 386-627-5271, Palm Coast Palm Coast.CBDrx4u.com

Offering Certified Organic CBD products exclusive to Your CBD stores. Products are formulated using other cannabinoids and terpenes, creating unique synergies that increase efficacy, target specific ailments and increase the binding of CBD. Stop in and try a free sample. See ad on page 23.

Chiropractic

BE WELL CHIROPRACTIC

515 Canal St, New Smyrna Beach 386-402-8997 • BeWellNSB.com

Drs. Wendy and Christian Edwards are dedicated to providing holistic patien-centered care. In addition to chiropractic, they offer Class IV laser Frequency Specific Micro-current, functional medicine, pregnancy care and pediatrics. Through specific testing they locate imbalances and recommend natural natural approaches. See ad on page 21.

Coaching & Hypnosis

KEYBI HYPNOSIS

Mikki Milligan 415 Dunlawton Ave, Ste 107, Port Orange 386-267-2122

KeybiCoach.com

Mikki is a Consulting Hypnotist and Certified Professional Coach, who guides people towards living the best version of themselves. Her empathic abilities allow her to connect with people's thoughts and emotions, and understand others on a deeper level. Her authentic approach has helped others cultivate a conscious mindset and find direction, comfort and self-healing. Use discount code: BESTME20 to receive 20% off.

Dentistry

HOLISTIC DENTAL HEALTH

David W. Edwards, DMD 541 N. Palmetto Ave, #101, Sanford 407-322-6143

HolisticDentalHealth.com

Since 2007, I specialize in Holistic (Biological), Cosmetic, Mercury-Free Family Dentistry and offer safe Amalgam Removal. Enjoy our relaxing view overlooking Lake Monroe in Sanford. See ad on page 23.

Healthly Food

LOVE WHOLE FOODS CAFÉ & MARKET

• 275 Williamson Blvd, Ormond Beach 386-677-5236

• 1633 Taylor Rd, Port Orange 386-767-6543

LoveWholeFoods.com

Open Monday-Friday, 9am-7pm; Saturday, 9am6pm and Sunday, 11am5pm with friendly, knowledgeable staff. Get involved in your community, shop local and support organics. Save more with our “Get Healthy, Get Rewarded” program.

NATURE’S GARDEN NATURAL

HEALTH FOODS

2405 Enterprise Rd, Orange City 386-774-1222

Open Monday-Friday, 10am–6pm; Saturday, 10am-5pm. Quality vitamins, minerals, herbs, body building and dietary supplements, personal care, children and pet products, essential oils, books and mail-order available. 20% discounts every day.

Herbs/Teas/Oils

SPICE OF LIFE HERBS

214 Beresford Ave, DeLand 386-734-0035

SpiceOfLifeHerbs.net

Visit us Wednesdays-Saturdays, Noon-5pm., or shop onine Herbs by the ounce. teas, infusers, specialty collector teapots, and more. Essential oils and diffusers for home and auto, aromatherapy books and jewelry, soy candles in many sizes and scents. Visit and like SunSpirits Tea Room on Facebook. Serving wine, beer, tea and coffee.

Holistic Dentist

STEVEN L. CHAMBERLAIN, D.M.D.

2727 N. Atlantic Ave. Ste. 120 Daytona Beach, FL 386-677-8466

Health for the whole being. Office hours by appointment.

Medium

REV. JUDI WEAVER

Trance Channel Medium

Licensed Master Metaphysician

Ormond Beach, Florida

Rev.Judi.Weaver@gmail.com

386-503-4930

JudiWeaver.com

Are you seeking—clarity, guidance and divine healing from your Angels and Guides? Receive personal insight messages that provide peace and purpose for your body, mind and spirit.

Reiki & Sound Healing

JILL JORDAN SOUND LIVING, LLC

JillJordanSoundLiving@gmail.com

386-287-1154

JillJordanSoundLiving.com

Sound Healing, reiki, energy and Rife treatments. As well as monthly classes, workshops, events and retreats. Sound Living is dedicated to helping you live your best life in body, mind and spirit.

Solar Energy

SOLAR-FIT

1523 Ridgewood Ave, Holly Hill

Volusia • 386-441-2299

Flagler • 386-445-7606

Solar-Fit.com

Relax and let the sun do the work for you. Solar-fitting your home or business is a smart, economical and environmentally sound investment. We offer a wide range of options to make your home more energy efficient. We are making America energy-independent one home at a time.

Spiritual Centers

CASSADAGA SPIRITUALIST

CAMP & BOOKSTORE

1112 Stevens St, Cassadaga 386-228-2880

Cassadaga.org

Established in 1894, our community has mediums, healers, classes, workshops, tours and events year-round. Seekers are welcome and self-exploration is encouraged. Check out our large Spiritual Book & Gift store. More info on website. See ad on page 17.

Structural Integration & Rolfing

LAUREE MORETTO

Soft Tissue Specialist

321-271-1678, Flagler & Daytona Beach

LaureeMoretto.com

Thermography

FLORIDA MEDICAL THERMOGRAPHY

June Drennon, CCT 2008

JuneDrennon@FloridaMedical Thermography.com

727-729-2711

FloridaMedicalThermography.com

Certified Clinical Thermographer 2008. Mindful Wellness with Thermography! Knowledge is power: Know your risk factors to make corrections and avoid developing pathology. Call for location convenient for you.

Yoga & Meditation

NUR HEALTH

NORA ALY, 500 RYT

YOGA THERAPIST

208 Booth Rd, Ste D, Ormond Beach 386-846-9255

NurYoga1018.com

Yoga therapy eases the mind and body through breath, movement and meditation. Personal yoga therapy sessions available in office or online. Nur Health provides six, live, online yoga classes to keep you motivated and moving during the week. Check out the 30-minute, 7am live classes. Meet me at our Community Chair Class, free, donation only, in New Smyrna Beach Gym. Become at member and let's meet up at our Chair Recovery Yoga Class or Yoga Mat Class in Edgewater, New Smyrna Beach and Ormond Beach. Become a member and access the online classes and live classes, yoga how-to tips, events and videos.

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