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12 INTEGRATIVE

WOMEN’S WELLNESS

Five Top Health Concerns and What to Do

16 BIOIDENTICAL

HORMONE THERAPY

The New Way to Age

18 MASSAGE

Healing Benefits of Bodywork

20 WELCOMING

BUTTERFLIES IN ANY SPACE

21 ACUPUNCTURE

PROVES BENEFICIAL FOR WEIGHT LOSS

22 HOMEOPATHY TO THE RESCUE

Create a Family First-Aid Kit

24 BABY BITES ADVERTISING & SUBMISSIONS HOW TO ADVERTISE To advertise in Natural Awakenings, please call 386-736-3838 or email Ads@VoFLNatural.com.

Healthy Homemade Food for Tiny Tummies

26 CURBING CANCER IN CATS

Ways to Keep a Feline Healthy

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DEPARTMENTS 5 news briefs 6 health briefs 8 global briefs 9 eco tip 10 product spotlight 18 fit body

20 florida & fauna 22 healing ways 24 conscious

eating 26 natural pet 29 calendar 33 resource guide May 2021

HEALTHY LIVING HEALTHY PLANET

letter from publisher

Hello, and welcome to our May edition. We’re enjoying

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one of the longest spring seasons in memory, with bright,

breezy afternoons and cool evenings. Though my vegetable

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Writer Erin Floresca

Editor Sara Gurgen

garden isn’t as far along as I’d like, the cooler weather can stay as long as it pleases. Women’s health is our main theme this month, with integrative wellness and the top five health concerns for

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women taking center stage. Women and men benefit from plant based bioidentical hormone therapy. Amethyst Wellness owner Amy Coopersmith is hosting a virtual seminar on May 14, discussing the

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use of BHT therapy for men and women. See the article on page 16 and contact Amethyst Wellness to register for the seminar. Healthy homemade baby food is easy and rewarding to make. Large batches may be preserved by freezing or canning. It is incredibly rewarding to make your baby’s first solid foods from quality, organic ingredients. Preparedness is top of mind for many during uncertain times. Our Healing Ways section explains how to create a homeopathy first-aid kit. Plant based cures may benefit a

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variety of conditions including muscle strain, minor burns, swelling, allergic reactions and even puncture wounds. With 6 million cats diagnosed with cancer each year, cat owners will want to dive into our Natural Pet article discussing prevention, diagnosis and treatment options. Cats are extremely resilient and respond well to complementary treatment. As the community continues to recover from the pandemic, our event calendar grows a little each month. I look forward to meeting readers at events this month. With light and love,

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Magical Metaphysical Shop in Holly Hill

olistic House of Holly Hill is a metaphysical store offering a wide selection of earth grown materials, educational experiences and coaching to promote and help facilitate a strong holistic self-healing practice. Visitors express they feel their mood lift the moment they enter. “The opportunities we offer provide healing, enhanced clarity, heightened focus, spiritual connection, decompression and strengthened personal power,” affirms store owner Miki Alsobrook. Experience the charming and magical space inside Holistic House and transmute to a higher vibration. Located directly across from Sunrise Park and the Halifax River in Holly Hill, this charming shop features crystals and mineral selections; handmade gemstone jewelry; dried herbs; smudge bundles; resins; sound frequency tools; incense and oils; intention and divination tools; mediumship sessions; sound baths; life coaching; reiki healings; crystal consultations; local artist support and more. Location: 1126 Riverside Dr., Holly Hill. For more information, call 386-238-9996 or visit HolisticHouseHollyHill.com. See ad, page 23

Debbie’s Health Foods Carries New Line of CBD Products

ebbie’s Health Foods is excited to announce they now offer Theá Panakeia Botanicals cannabidiol (CBD) products in both of their stores. Kevin Harrington, one of the “original” sharks on ABC’s hit TV show Shark Tank, has partnered with Theá Panakeia Botanicals and will promote the line through his company, Shark Discoveries. Theá Panakeia Botanicals is dedicated to bringing the best CBD products to the world through ultra-concentrated, terpene-rich CBD oil derived from all natural, high-quality, industrial hemp. The company’s organic, gluten-free, non-GMO hemp products contain no heavy metals or insecticides, and are batch tested using ultra-performance convergence chromatography. Using a patented nano-infusion process, CBD molecules are broken down to 1/1,600 the width of a human hair. This proprietary nanotechnology makes Theá Panakeia Botanicals products multiple times more bioavailable than other CBD products, resulting in more efficient absorption. Theá Panakeia Botanicals’ line includes pharmaceutical-grade topical pain cream, gel and pain patches. CBD nano tinctures, CBN (cannabinol) sleep aid capsules, and fullspectrum toothpaste round out the product offerings.

Health, Wellness and Cancer Workshop

Health, Wellness and Cancer workshop is being held the weekend of June 25 to 27 at Padma Yoga, in Palm Coast. The event is geared toward helping participants adopt a more prepared lifestyle of choices. Attendees will explore the scientific benefits of yoga for health and wellness. Workshop facilitator Kim Friedman, E-RYT 500 Discovery Yoga in Kripalu Tradition, will cover anatomy, meditation, yoga philosophy and psychology, with an overview of cancer. The anatomy section will cover the benefits of asanas. Additionally, there will be meditation and pranayama sessions, along with an introduction to the Yoga Sutras and the five kleshas. “Plus, we will have a discussion about cancer effects, treatments, side effects, and how yoga can be of benefit,” says Friedman, also a Y4Cand Christina Phipps Foundation-certified yoga instructor. Cost: $400; early bird price is $375 if paid before June 1. Fifteen CEU credits are available. Location: 5 Utility Dr., Ste. 15. For more information, call the studio at 386-225-4733 or text/voice to 904-377-4217, or visit PadmaYogaOnline.com. See ad, page 7.

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Integrative Approaches to Men’s Health Plus: Treating Depression Naturally Travel for the Planet Tips for Eating Vegan on Vacation

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health briefs

People in the “poorest of the poor” communities in which money is not a high value can feel as happy as people in high-income Scandinavian countries, concludes new research from Canada’s McGill University. For the study published in PLOS One, interviewers studied 678 people living in Bangladesh and the Solomon Islands, both extremely low-income countries. People in remote fishing villages with subsistence-level incomes reported very high levels of “subjective well-being”, which they attributed to spending lots of time with family and being in nature. Villagers that had migrated to urban areas for work were more likely to gauge their well-being by economic and social factors, and reported lower feelings of wellbeing, leading researchers to speculate that monetization, especially in its early stages, may be detrimental to happiness. “When people are comfortable, safe and free to enjoy life within a strong community, they are happy—regardless of whether or not they are making any money,” says Chris Barrington-Leigh, a professor at McGill’s Bieler School of the Environment.

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Don’t Rely on Money for Happiness

As convenient as store-bought baby food is, it can pose hidden dangers for infant brains, say U.S. congressional investigators. A report issued by the House of Representatives on February 4 found “dangerous levels of toxic heavy metals,” including arsenic, lead, cadmium and mercury, in baby foods made by major companies Hain Foods, Gerber, Beech-Nut and Happy Family Organics. Walmart, Campbell Soup Company and Sprout Organic Foods refused to cooperate with the investigation. On March 5, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration pledged to enact new standards, increase inspections and testing, and support research to lower baby food contaminants. Low levels of exposure to heavy metals can cause serious, irreversible damage to children’s brain development, studies show. Naturally present in the environment, they enter baby foods through soil, water and air; companies attempt to minimize this impact through processing. In one example, Hain Celestial, which makes Earth’s Best Organic, says it no longer uses brown rice, which can harbor arsenic.

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Nix Baby Foods that Harbor Toxic Metals

A natural, non-pharmaceutical remedy for anxiety disorders that affect 40 million Americans is as close as our beds, say University of California at Berkeley researchers. In Nature Human Behaviour, they reported that a sleepless night can trigger up to a 30 percent rise in anxiety levels, but a full night of slumber stabilizes emotions. The type most apt to calm and reset the anxious brain is deep sleep, also known as non-rapid eye movement, slow-wave sleep during which neural oscillations become highly synchronized and heart rate and blood pressure drop. The researchers used brain scans to identify anxiety levels in 48 volunteers after nights of deep or restless sleep. “Without sleep, it’s almost as if the brain is too heavy on the emotional accelerator pedal without enough brake,” says the study’s senior author Matthew Walker, professor of neuroscience and psychology. A second survey of 280 people online found that the amount and quality of sleep people experienced from one night to the next predicted how anxious they would feel the next day. Even subtle nightly changes in sleep affected anxiety levels. 6

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Sleep Deeply to Reduce Anxiety

Avoid Coffee When Pregnant to Safeguard Brain Development

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A mother’s coffee drinking during pregnancy can change important pathways in an infant’s developing brain, raising the risk of behavioral issues, attention difficulty and hyperactivity years later, say researchers at the University of Rochester, in New York. Analyzing thousands of brain scans of 9- and 10-year-olds, researchers found clear changes in how white matter tracks, which form connections between brain regions, were organized in children whose mothers reported consuming caffeine while pregnant. “These are sort of small effects and it’s not causing horrendous psychiatric conditions, but it is causing minimal, but noticeable behavioral issues that should make us consider long-term effects of caffeine intake during pregnancy,” says John Foxe, Ph.D., principal investigator of the university’s Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development study. Previous studies have found that a fetus does not have enough of the enzyme necessary to break down caffeine when it crosses the placenta.

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Sip Non-Alcoholic Beer to Improve Liver Disease

Non-alcoholic beer is booming, with U.S. sales up by 39 percent last year, and it now poses a health benefit as a study-proven dietary supplement for people with cirrhosis of the liver. Many nutritional supplements don’t work for such patients because of limited availability, cost, poor taste and side effects such as bloating, nausea and abdominal pain. Theorizing that non-alcoholic beer has the advantage of being inexpensive and easy to consume while having many anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds, Mexican researchers provided 43 liver cirrhosis patients with dietary improvements and simple exercise routines. Half the patients drank nonalcoholic beer with their meals; the control group drank water. After eight weeks, the non-alcoholic beer group showed improvements in blood vessel health, exercise performance levels and muscle mass, along with a better perceived quality of life compared to the control group. “A clear trend towards an improvement in social function and mental health was observed in the group receiving non-alcoholic beer,” conclude the authors in World Journal of Hepatology. “Moreover, hops have been shown to improve symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress over a four-week period, partially explaining the results found.” May 2021

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Fuel Fight

Gas Utilities Knock Electric Appliances

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As cities phase out the installation of gas lines in new buildings to cut down on methane emissions, gas utilities have been staging adversarial campaigns nationwide. In Santa Barbara, California, residents received warnings that a gas ban would dramatically increase their bills. The Pacific Northwest group Partnership for Energy Progress, funded in part by Washington state’s largest natural gas utility, Puget Sound Energy, has spent at least $1 million opposing heating electrification in Bellingham and Seattle, including $91,000 on bus ads with the slogan, “Reliable. Affordable. Natural Gas. Here for You.” In Oklahoma, Arizona, Louisiana and Tennessee, the industry has worked aggressively with state legislatures to pass laws to prevent cities from passing cleaner building codes. The American Gas Association even has a website (aga.org) dedicated to promoting cooking with gas. Surveys have found that most people are open to switching water heaters and furnaces from gas to electric versions, so gas company advertising has made gas stoves a symbol of wealth, good taste and status for consumers, builders and realtors. Gas connections in American houses are at an all-time high, but as Americans realize that natural gas is a powerful contributor to climate change and source of air pollution, at least 42 cities have strengthened building codes to discourage expanding gas hookups in new construction.

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MARLIT, an open-access web app based on a deep-learning artificial intelligence algorithm, will promote the detection and measurement of floating plastics in the sea with a reliability of over 80 percent, according to a study published in the journal Environmental Pollution conducted by experts at the Biodiversity Research Institute of the University of Barcelona. Floating macro-litter is a threat to the conservation of marine ecosystems worldwide. The largest density of floating litter is in the great ocean gyres (systems of circular currents that spin and catch litter), but polluting waste is also abundant in coastal waters and semi-closed seas such as the Mediterranean. The analysis, using artificial intelligence techniques and more than 3,800 aerial images of the Mediterranean coast along Catalonia, will permit researchers to detect the presence, density and distribution of plastic pollutants in seas and oceans worldwide. Historically, direct observation by boats and planes formed the basis for assessing the impact of floating marine macro-litter, but the massive area of the oceans and the amount of data required have made it hard in the past for researchers to progress with new monitoring studies. 8

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Fitting End

Composting Human Remains is a Reality

Frustrated with the limited options for environmentally friendly burial services and the rampant use of embalming in most funeral homes, which turns these sites into major groundwater polluters, environmental activist Katrina Spade founded Recompose (Recompose.life), the country’s first human composting funeral home, in Seattle. Formaldehyde, one of the most common embalming chemicals, is a carcinogen. Inspired by Spade’s idea, Governor Jay Inslee passed a bill legalizing composting as a form of human burial in 2019. Before then, the only legal and eco-friendly burial options were natural burial sites, of which there are only one or two hundred in the country. Both cremations and traditional burials cause environmental damage. Recompose offers an innovative funeral service that turns human remains into healthy soil. It gives Washington state and surrounding residents a chance to make a positive environmental change through their death, as well as their life. The process is said to save a metric ton of CO2 in the burial process, and the facility is accepting clients throughout the Northwest.

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eco tip eco-friendly swaps abound, such as cucumber slices for puffy eyes.

Eco-Cosmetics Choosing Sustainable Beauty Products

n Go with glass packaging instead of plastic. Glass is recycled more easily and doesn’t release harmful toxic chemicals. n Choose brands that use the least amount of packaging materials as possible, eschewing plastic in favor of biodegradable, paper-wrapped, cartoned or package-less products.

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n Look for brands that use less packing material and planetforward shippers.

Beauty is a $49 billion industry in the U.S. That’s a lot of plastic lipstick cases and shampoo tubes buried in landfills and breaking down into microplastics that leach poisonous chemicals into the world’s oceans and our drinking water. As consumers, we can vote with our wallets, sending a clear message to makeup and skincare brands: We want the planet to be beautiful, too. Sustainability to-do list:

n Instead of using disposable cleansing wipes, make a reusable, washable alternative using a cut-up T-shirt or ultra-soft baby washcloths. Online DIY recipes for the liquid solution include water, witch hazel, essential oils and mild soaps.

n Opt for products that eliminate water as the main ingredient, such as shampoo and conditioners that come in paper-wrapped bars, lowering shipping costs, eliminating the need for plastic bottles and conserving water.

n Say no to single-use sheet masks wrapped in plastic or made of petroleum-based materials. Easier,

n Support, applaud and purchase refillable products.

n In certain areas of the country, #1 and #2 plastic containers commonly used in the beauty industry are not accepted at local recycling centers. TerraCycle.com offers a mail-in solution with free shipping labels for packages weighing more than 15 pounds. Among the recyclable items accepted through this program are lip balm tubes, soap dispensers, shampoo and conditioner caps, hair spray triggers, lipstick cases, mascara tubes, eye shadow cases, foundation packaging and lip liner pencils. Eco-friendly beauty brands:

n By Humankind (ByHumankind.com) is reducing use of single-use plastics.

n LOLI (LoliBeauty.com) is a zerowaste brand that uses food-grade glass yogurt jars that can be repurposed in the kitchen. n Cadence (KeepYourCadence.com) offers refillable containers as an alternative to wasteful, travel-size products.

Daytona Beach’s First Vegan Refill Shop

atural Products by TMB, in Daytona Beach, has created a solution to expensive and wasteful packaging. “Reduce single-use plastic pollution by refilling your household and personal care products at our shop,” invites owner Tina Browne. “Our main goal is to motivate and hopefully inspire others to make conscious choices by helping prevent as much plastic waste going into our landfills as possible.” The shop’s sustainably sourced, zerowaste products range from soaps, lotions and serums to laundry detergents and dishwashing liquids. “We use only organic, plant-based ingredients by infusing our oils with homegrown herbs and flowers or by using materials from other small businesses whose mission is to create an environmental impact,” affirms Browne. According to Browne, customers can bring in their own containers, borrow one from the donation bin, or purchase a new container. “Once you have your container, just fill it up with as much or as little as you need and pay only for what’s in the container,” she says, adding that orders can also be fulfilled online for in-store pickup, in addition to shipping and delivery services at participating locations.

n Lush (LushUSA.com) champions package-less products. n Beautycounter (Beautycounter.com) has pledged to eliminate unit cartons; decrease its use of virgin plastic; use recycled, recyclable, reused or compostable packaging; and create refillable products.

Location: Natural Concepts Revisited Organic Market & Café, 142 W. International Speedway Blvd. For more information, email NaturalProductsBytmbllc@gmail.com or visit NaturalProductsBytmb.com. See Natural Concepts Revisited ad, page 23. May 2021

Curcumin

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CuraMed

The Safe and Effective Solution for Acute Pain by Terry Lemerond

or most people, dealing with acute pain—the sudden onset of pain that comes from a physically exhausting day at work, a sudden twist of your ankle, or the pull of your shoulder—means reaching for a bottle of an over-the-counter pain reliever, like ibuprofen, aspirin or acetaminophen. But I’m a firm believer that those quick fixes come at a price. Over-the-counter painkillers can destroy the stomach lining, put incredible stress on the liver, have a dangerous blood-thinning effect, and even change the way people think and experience emotions. In fact, acetaminophen is the leading cause of acute liver failure in the United States— and that can be caused just by taking the standard recommended dose! This drug also accounts for more than 100,000 calls to poison centers. And the use of this readily available, and supposedly safe, over-thecounter drug is responsible for about 60,000 emergency room visits and hundreds of deaths every year in America.

We have needed a better pain solution in this country for a long time. What’s my recommendation for people suffering from acute pain? I prefer botanicals that offer a safer effective alternative and specifically target the inflammation in the body that leads to pain. The great news is there’s a new combination of curcumin, Boswellia and black sesame seed oil that has been shown to reduce pain as well (and as quickly) as the over-thecounter drug acetaminophen—without the risk of dangerous side effects. This clinically proven supplement is called CuraMed and is made by Terry Naturally. This combination of curcumin, Boswellia and black sesame seed oil relieves pain as quickly—and more safely—than acetaminophen; reduces inflammation throughout the body; can be used frequently without risk of negative side effects; and is shown to be 8.5 times better at reducing the emotional stress of pain (feelings of distress can make pain much worse).

Curcumin is one of the world’s leading natural pain medicines. This compound fights inflammation throughout the body and has been well-studied for treating muscle soreness and chronic conditions like knee osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Sports medicine has been taking notice of curcumin for some time. In a doubleblind crossover trial, participants started taking curcumin two days before a physical workout and continued for three days after. Those taking curcumin noted moderate to large reductions in pain and slightly increased exercise performance (due to the pain reduction). Another study looked at the effects of curcumin for adult recreational cyclists. Those in the curcumin group reported feeling better than those in the placebo group (and less stressed during training days that involved two hours of endurance cycling). It’s important to note that researchers in this study observed specific plasma concentrations of curcumin were required to get consistent outcomes. I would say the easiest way to guarantee results from curcumin is to make sure you have a strong, clinically studied, enhanced bioavailable curcumin on board to begin with. It’s crucial the curcumin has been tested for blood retention and is scientifically proven to be highly absorbable.

Boswellia

Did you know inflammation isn’t a singular activity in the body? In fact, there are a multitude of inflammatory pathways, and one that is often overlooked and difficult to address is the 5-LOX pathway. Historically, Boswellia—also called frankincense—is one of nature’s most powerful anti-inflammatory medicines. It is a specific inhibitor of 5-LOX, an enzyme that activates inflammation-inducing leukotrienes. It’s an amazing herb for anyone that experiences acute pain, which often has some level of 5-LOX activity. A placebo-controlled clinical study found that people had a higher pain threshold and greater pain tolerance when taking Boswellia.

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Black Sesame Seed Oil

While we don’t often think of black sesame seed oil as an herbal medicine, there are some good reasons why we should. Sesame seed oil contains compounds shown to have anti-inflammatory effects for joint tissue in cases of rheumatoid arthritis. In clinical research, supplementation with sesame seed has been shown to reduce inflammatory markers, pain scores, and symptoms in patients with knee osteoarthritis. Sesame seed also appears to help other nutrients absorb more effectively. Other work with sesame seed components, especially sesamin, has found the same results. This botanical preserves the cushioning elements of joints because it has specific anti-inflammatory strengths. When people are in pain, they want relief, and they want it fast! Combining curcumin, Boswellia and black sesame seed oil opens a whole new world for anyone looking to safely and effectively relieve acute pain. CuraMed is available at a 20 percent discount during May at Debbie’s Health Foods, in Port Orange and Orange City. Store locations: 3850 S. Nova Rd., Port Orange, and 862 Saxon Blvd., Orange City. For more information, visit DebbiesHealth Foods.com. See ad, back cover. Terry Lemerond is the founder and president of Terry Naturally products. He’s been involved in the natural health industry for more than 45 years, during which time he’s developed over 400 formulations and learned what it takes to make people healthy.

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WOMEN’S WELLNESS

Five Top Health Concerns and What to Do by Ronica O’Hara

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nyone walking into a U.S. hospital today will notice something that was inconceivable 50 years ago—one in three practicing physicians is a woman, and among physicians under age 35, it’s three in five. That compares to one in 14 in 1970. For women needing health care, that fact can change everything. “Research says that female physicians provide better care to female patients than male physicians do,” says Harvard Medical School Associate Professor Alice Domar, Ph.D., a pioneer in women’s mind-body medicine. “They are more likely to listen carefully and take complaints seriously.” That’s just one factor in how health care is improving for women. Only three decades ago, women were simply considered “small men” in medical research and rarely included as subjects in clinical studies. Today, after a 1993 federal mandate ensured their inclusion, it’s been well established that women metabolize drugs differently than men, respond to health threats with a more robust immune system and are more likely to experience side effects. These findings have helped spur major changes for women in standards, dosages, medications and procedures—resulting in fewer cancer deaths, better treatment of autoimmune disorders and more nuanced cardiac care strategies. Although much has improved about women’s health, much more remains to be done.

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Cancer

About one in three women is diagnosed with cancer in the course of a lifetime, and they have better survival rates than men, of which one in two receives that diagnosis. Between 2001 and 2017, the overall cancer death rate for women declined by 1.4 percent each year as diagnoses and treatments became more refined and targeted. The number one cancer killer for women is

lung cancer, although 19 percent diagnosed have never smoked. The next most deadly are cancers of the breast, colon/rectum, pancreas and ovaries. Breast cancer deaths have dropped by 40 percent since 1989, thanks to greater awareness, early detection and better treatments. “Women learned from the AIDS crisis that making noise gets results,” says Domar. “Look at how far breast cancer research and treatment has come in the past 10 to 20 years, how powerful Breast Cancer Awareness Month is, and that everyone recognizes that pink ribbon.”

New research: An international research team has identified a direct molecular link between meat and dairy diets and the development of antibodies in the blood that increases the chances of developing cancer. Medical advances: Painful, invasive biopsies may become a thing of the past. Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a simple blood test that detects more than 50 types of cancer, as well as their location within the body, with a high degree of accuracy, and the City of Hope Cancer Center, in Los Angeles, has developed a urine test that analyzes cell-free fragments of DNA to detect cancer. Preventive strategies: Vitamin D supplementation lowers the risk of mortality across all cancers, German researchers found, estimating that if all Germans older than 50 took such supplements, up to 30,000 cancer deaths per year might be avoided. A 10-year study found that people between 55 and 74 that took a low-dose aspirin at least three times each week lowered their risk of all types of cancer by 15 percent and overall mortality by 19 percent.

Heart Disease

One in three American women die from heart disease, more than all cancers combined. “Unfortunately, awareness that heart disease can and does happen to women remains low, and this results in delay of care,” says cardiologist Nicole Harkin of Whole Heart Cardiology, in San Francisco. “Women tend to seek medical care later in the course of their heart attack and with more risk factors, resulting in poorer outcomes, and they are more likely than men to die of their first heart attack.” Women have different symptoms of heart disease than men, are often misdiagnosed and have a 20 percent greater risk of dying within five years of a heart attack. Pregnant women that develop hypertension are two to five times more likely to later develop cardiovascular disease. Common symptoms: Heart pressure, fatigue, breathlessness and pain between the shoulder blades. New research: Eating more than seven servings per day of refined grains like croissants and white bread increased the risk of heart disease by 33 percent and stroke by 47 percent, concluded a study

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Common symptoms: Bowel changes, lingering sores, fatigue, lumps, unusual discharge, difficulty digesting or swallowing, nagging cough or hoarseness, belly or back pain.

in The British Medical Journal. In a Stanford study, participants that ate plant-based meat for eight weeks had improved markers of heart health, lower LDL levels and lost two pounds compared to those eating meat. Medical advance: To successfully fix a floppy mitral valve that’s hampering blood flow in the heart, doctors can guide a catheter up a patient’s leg vein and staple the troubled parts of the valve with a tiny clip, a safer and less invasive procedure than openheart surgery. Preventive strategies: Eating nuts several times a week lowers by 30 to 50 percent the risk of heart attacks, sudden cardiac death and cardiovascular disease, four large cohort studies have shown. Older women with high fitness levels have one quarter the risk of dying from heart disease as women that are out of shape, report Spanish researchers.

Autoimmune Diseases

The prevalence of autoimmune diseases has grown by one half in two decades, even as medications and targeted therapies have kept more patients active and out of wheelchairs. “Where it used to be the norm for many physicians to consider women with some autoimmune illnesses to be neurotic, that approach is now being recognized as being abusive and unacceptable. This is a critical step towards recovery,” says chronic fatigue expert Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D., author of From Fatigued to Fantastic! About 80 percent of the 23 million Americans that suffer from debilitating autoimmune diseases are women, and those conditions tend to develop during childbearing years. The eighth-leading cause of death among women, these illnesses shorten lifespan by an average of eight years. The 80-plus diseases, including May 2021

fibromyalgia, lupus, celiac disease, Type 1 diabetes, psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis, are linked to genetics, environmental triggers, some medications, obesity, injuries and stress. Common symptoms: These vary widely, but may include achy muscles, fatigue, recurring low-grade fever, joint pain and swelling, skin problems, abdominal pain and swelling, hair loss, swollen glands and tingling in hands and feet. New research: Eating significantly fewer foods containing the amino acid methionine, found at high levels in meat, fish, dairy and eggs, could slow the onset and progression of autoimmune disorders such as multiple sclerosis in high-risk individuals, reports a study in Cell Metabolism. Medical advance: Evidence is mounting that low doses of naltrexone, a substance-abuse treatment drug, can treat conditions like lupus, Crohn’s disease and rheumatoid arthritis by normalizing the immune system and relieving pain with few side effects. “It costs only about 70 cents a day, is made by compounding pharmacists and is remarkably beneficial for a host of autoimmune conditions,” says Teitelbaum. Preventive strategy: To fight inflammation, take a daily turmeric or curcumin supplement that includes piperine (black pepper) for better absorption. A University of Houston meta-study in Nutrients found that curcumin supplements improved symptoms in 14 osteoarthritis, two ulcerative colitis and eight Type 2 diabetes studies.

Hormonal Imbalances

Common symptoms: Because hormones regulate all of the body’s processes, symptoms of imbalance run the gamut and may include fatigue, weakness, erratic menstrual cycles and weight gain or loss. New research: Early menstruation increases the likelihood of hot flashes and night sweats decades later at menopause, according to a University of Queensland study. Eating five teaspoons of extra-virgin olive oil daily reduced women’s moderate to severe menstrual cramps by 83 percent in two months, Iranian researchers found. Medical advance: A major study of 9,000 postmenopausal women with hormone-sensitive breast cancer showed 94 percent that received hormonal therapy, but not chemotherapy, did not have recurrences.

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The past 20 years has seen significant improvements in the studies and treatments of female hormonal issues. “There are now treatment options that allow women to transition into menopause, options for prevention of osteoporosis and momentous changes

in fertility,” says Stephanie Seitz, a naturopathic family physician in Scottsdale, Arizona. At the same time, she adds, “I have seen environmental toxins rising in my female population. I see young girls coming in with polycystic ovary syndrome, early menarche and painful menstrual cramping; women having trouble getting pregnant for unknown reasons; the rise of fibroids, premature ovarian insufficiency and endometriosis.” Hormones are the body’s chemical messengers, regulating processes ranging from hunger to blood pressure to mood and playing a key role in reproduction. They have come under assault from endocrine disrupters, thousands of largely unregulated perand polyfluoroalkyl substances, abbreviated PFAS. These “forever chemicals” are found in everything from plastics to cushions to canned foods, and are in the blood of 98 percent of Americans. Studies have linked them to girls experiencing puberty one year earlier than 40 years ago; to rising cases of infertility, miscarriages and low birth weight; to menopause occurring two to four years earlier; and to obesity, polycystic ovarian syndrome, endometriosis and breast cancer.

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Preventive strategies: To avoid toxic chemicals, buy organics; replace plastic kitchen containers with glass; replace Teflon pans with ceramic or cast-iron; use chemical-free cosmetics and shampoos; nix air fresheners and chemical cleaners; and check out food and care products at the Environmental Working Group (ewg. org). To help detox the body, consider working with a naturopathic doctor to develop a program that may include cleansing foods, herbs, saunas, elimination diets and chelators such as activated charcoal and algae.

Depression

Women are twice as likely as men to develop depression, with one in four having a major episode at some point in life, yet fewer than half seek treatment. “Many women are too busy caring for others and feel guilty about their depression, fearing it could get in the way of their caregiving goals,” says New York psychoanalyst Claudia Luiz. “Many have the fantasy that if they open that door and allow themselves to focus on their feelings, they won’t be able to keep going.” Depression occurs most frequently in women ages 25 to 44, and one in five teenage girls reports having had a major depressive episode, a number that has exploded due to social media use. Psychotherapy is effective for 62 percent of adults with depression, antidepressants work for 54 percent and combining the two is helpful for 72 percent. Common symptoms: Sadness, anxiety, flat feeling, loss of

motivation or feelings of pleasure, change of eating or sleeping patterns, low energy, difficulty concentrating or headaches. New research: Sleeping irregular hours, doing night shifts and working for more than nine hours a day have been shown to put women at higher risk of depression, while eating more dietary fiber in produce, grains and legumes significantly lowers this risk. Medical advances: For the estimated one in four people with depression that doesn’t respond to medication or therapy, emerging approaches offer fresh hope. Low doses of the anesthetic drug ketamine lifted the depression of 70 percent of hard-to-treat subjects by targeting specific serotonin receptors, Swedish researchers report. Transcranial magnetic stimulation, which uses magnetic pulses to stimulate parts of the prefrontal cortex, lifts symptoms for 50 to 60 percent of subjects, studies show. Preventive strategies: Eating at least two servings a week of wild-caught, oily fish or a daily 1,000-to-2,000-milligram fish oil supplement with a 60-to-40 EPA to DHA ratio has been shown to be effective for symptoms of depression, bipolar disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and postpartum depression. Taking a brisk daily walk in nature with a friend or dog lowers four factors linked to depression: a “nature deficit”, physical inactivity, low vitamin-D levels and isolation. Natural health writer Ronica O’Hara can be reached at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

May 2021

Bioidentical Hormone Therapy The New Way to Age

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ormone imbalance can have a profound and disruptive effect on daily life—from a loss of libido to memory issues to sleep problems. In the long term, it can weaken muscles, bones and cardiovascular health. Hormone replacement therapy can easily help restore hormone levels. Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) targets imbalances with specially formulated testosterone, estrogen and/ or progesterone. “Through personalized treatments, you may soon feel like yourself again,” shares Dr. Amy Coopersmith, co-founder of Amethyst Wellness, in Palm Coast, along with her husband, Jerald Coopersmith, ARNP. At their clinic, the Coopersmiths offer bioidentical hormone optimization for men and women with BioTE Medical pellet therapy. “Benefits of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) include increased energy and muscle strength, greater ability to lose weight, enhanced mental clarity, improvement in mood, and better quality of life,” shares Amy. “It’s important to note that we’re using bioidentical hormones. These are different than synthetic hormones, which can cause numerous side effects. In fact, bioidentical hormone pellets can be protective against some age-related health issues such as osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s disease and diabetes.” The Coopersmiths affirm that pellet therapy is a safe and effective treatment that has been around for more than 75 years. “It has been used on literally millions of people and was actually the original method of HRT in menopausal women,” explains Amy. “However, it went out of favor as certain medications were developed and patented.”

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Amy and Jerald Coopersmith Pellet hormone therapy with BioTE optimizes hormone levels by using tiny pellets placed under the skin that release bioidentical estrogen and testosterone consistently into the bloodstream. “It’s been shown to be an effective treatment for both low estrogen and low testosterone levels,” says Jerald. Proper hormone levels are determined by a comprehensive blood work analysis. Individualized dosing is recommended for each patient based on lab values, medical history, and current symptoms. The Coopersmiths will host a virtual seminar at noon on May 14 for those interested in learning more about bioidentical hormone optimization. Location: 50 Cypress Point Pkwy., Ste. B1 and B2, Palm Coast. For more information, call 386-283-4180 or visit AmethystWellness.com. See ad, below.

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Pregnancy Massage: Can promote relaxation and specifically addresses the issues surrounding carrying a child. It helps reduce back and joint pain. Getting a massage during your pregnancy has many benefits, including reducing swelling, improving sleep and hormone regulation.

MASSAGE Healing Benefits of Bodywork by Lauree Moretto

oday, it is common knowledge that stress is the cause of much harm to our bodies and accelerates aging. Massage relieves stress, but that’s not all it does. And although one-third of the population still believe having a massage is strictly for pampering, science as well as consumer activity indicate otherwise. According to the American Massage Therapy Association, 63 percent of massage consumers have used massage for a health or medical reason at the end of a 12-month period ending June 2020. In that same period, 29 percent of consumers had a massage for pain relief or pain management. Eighty-three percent of consumers agree massage therapy should be considered a form of health care. But these aren’t new ideas. The origins of massage therapy date back to more than 5,000 years ago where it was first used in India. Within 300 years, the Chinese adapted and wrote about the healing benefits of massage. By 2,500 B.C., it had caught on in Egypt, as depicted by hieroglyphs in tombs. By 1,000 B.C., traveling monks brought massage to Japan. Over time, each culture tweaked and adapted the science and art of massage. The 20th century saw the birth of many different modalities and specialties of massage, and they continue to evolve and become more specialized now in the 21st century.

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Today, there are multitudes of therapies available. Each modality has its unique benefits. One should find the approach that gives one the best results based on one’s goals and objectives. To list them all would be impossible here, yet here are some more common approaches/techniques.

Neuromuscular Therapy: A form of manual therapy that corrects pain and dysfunction by treating trigger points, and muscle tensions and adhesions. Movement Therapies: These can include the Alexander technique and the Bowen technique. They roll or even gently rock the body to release areas of held tension. Deep Tissue Massage: Reduces stress and tension and helps the brain release oxytocin, a natural chemical that reduces pain and can serve as an antidepressant. Aromatherapy Massage: Using essential oils dates to ancient Egypt and can promote outcomes ranging from relaxation to energizing or invigorating, depending on the type of scents the therapist uses.

Swedish Massage: Rekindles well-being, is good for circulation, promotes relaxation, and releases stress. Includes long stokes, percussion and kneading.

Hot Stone Massage: Involves the placement of either heated or cooled stones to the body for relaxation, eased muscle tension and pain.

Myofascial Massage: Works with muscles and fascia to release deeply held tissue. Improves function. Helps in the repair of dysfunctional movement.

Cupping: Assists in pain management, muscle tightness and flushing the tissue. Pressure is applied to the area by suctioning a cup onto the skin.

Sports Massage: Used before and after participation. Helps relieve performancerelated pains, increases flexibility, and can prevent injuries.

Structural Integration: This system of bodywork views the body as an integrated system, with the intention to reshape and restore postural balance along the gravitational field. Rather than treating symptoms, structural integration practitioners work to help a person’s body integrate internally between systems and externally toward one’s life’s challenges.

Reflexology: Works specific areas of the body without touching that part of the body. Done through a centrally mapped appendage. These appendages include the foot, hand or ear (auricular reflexology). CranioSacral Therapy: Addresses the central nervous system and the circulation of cerebral spinal fluid. These subtle rhythms are regarded as fundamental expressions of our health and vitality. They act as a blueprint for health from our early

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Shiatsu: A Japanese form of bodywork based on concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine to improve the body’s circulation and restore natural energy flow. It combines assisted-stretching techniques and acupressure to improve the state of qi (energy flow) in the body.

Thai Massage Therapy: There are no oils or lotions used and the recipient is fully clothed. The treatment follows designated lines in the body and the practitioner uses his or her legs, feet and hands to apply rhythmic pressing and stretching of the entire body.

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Lymphatic Drainage: Drains the lymph, which carries waste products away from the tissues and back toward the liver. Uses pressure and rhythmic movements to encourage lymph drainage. Energy Healing: Physics states that all is energy. This energy can be influenced through various modalities, either hands on or at a distance. Energy work can include prayer, Touch for Health, reiki and other techniques. Regardless of the type of therapy work done, energy influences it all. One of the most common energy techniques is reiki, which is used in many hospitals for pain relief and relaxation. There are an unprecedented number of bodywork techniques and modalities available to us all today. Exploring and discovering what avenues and practitioners best suite each individual is an opportunity that has never been available to the common person in the history of humanity. We live in exciting yet stressful times. Fortunately, alternative therapies have come into the world to meet our needs as individuals and as an expanding society. We need merely to choose. Lauree Moretto is a soft tissue specialist and certified structural integrator who has a practice in Daytona and Flagler Beach. She has spent more than 30 years studying and teaching human body structure and function. The expertise developed over this long timespan has equipped her with a deep, sophisticated understanding of our physical bodies. Moretto’s practice uniquely integrates objective methods of working and manipulating the lines of restrictions throughout the body, from head to toe. For more information, call Moretto at 321-271-1678 or visit LaureeMoretto.com.

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Welcoming Butterflies in Any Space by Katie Tripp A Gulf fritillary caterpillar eats the leaves of its host plant, corkystem passionvine, in the author’s yard.

t’s butterfly season and I’ve had several client requests for butterfly gardens in relatively small areas. Anyone with room for a potted plant in an outdoor space can host butterflies. A true butterfly garden consists of larval host plants for as many of our approximately three dozen local butterfly species as possible. Host plants provide not only nectar for adult butterflies, but are the specific species on which female butterflies need to lay their eggs. When those eggs hatch, the caterpillars eat the leaves of their host plants until they are ready to form a chrysalis and undergo the miraculous transformation into butterflies. To host iconic monarch butterflies, as well as queen and soldier butterflies, native milkweed is essential. There are only a few native Florida milkweeds that are commercially available because many milkweeds form a long tap root deep into the ground that makes them nearly impossible to cultivate for the nursery trade. Asclepias tuberosa, known commonly as orange milkweed or butterfly weed, is good for sunny, drier areas. It is also a nectar source for hummingbirds. Rose or swamp milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) is

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best for areas with part shade and moist soils. Whorled milkweed (Asclepias verticillata) requires mostly sunny conditions and soil moisture that ranges from somewhat moist to somewhat dry. White swamp milkweed (Asclepias perennis) requires the greatest soil moisture and is perfect at the edge of a pond. Be sure to choose the best native Florida milkweed for your yard’s conditions. Native milkweed disappears from the landscape in autumn, coinciding with butterfly migration. This is a crucial part of the butterflies’ natural history and is one of several reasons to only purchase and plant milkweed native to Florida. During the growing season, you’ll likely find seed pods on milkweed plants. As these pods dry, feathery seeds will be released into the wind to settle and grow next year’s milkweed. Three common native groundcovers are also butterfly hosts: frogfruit (Phyla nodiflora), sunshine mimosa (Mimosa strigillosa), and twinflower (Dyschoriste humistrata and oblongifolia). Frogfruit hosts common buckeye, Phaon crescent, and white peacock butterflies. Sunshine mimosa hosts little sulphur and twinflower hosts common buckeye. Corkystem (Passiflora suberosa) and maypop (Passiflora incarnata) passion vines host Gulf fritillary butterflies in northeast Florida. The maypop also hosts the zebra longwing, our state butterfly, and the red-banded hairstreak. Wild petunia (Ruellia caroliniensis) is a reseeding annual that hosts common buckeye and white peacock butterflies. With a little more space, add shrubs including false indigo (Amorpha fruticosa), partridge pea (Chamaecrista fasciculata), and privet senna (Senna ligustrina). False indigo and privet senna persist in the landscape year-round, while partridge pea typically disappears and reseeds itself the following year. False indigo hosts southern dogface, gray hairstreak, and silver-spotted skipper. Partridge pea is an important host, supporting cloudless sulphur, gray hairstreak, orange sulphur, sleepy orange, little yellow, and ceraunus blue. Cloudless sulphur, sleepy orange, and orange-barred sulphur butterflies are supported by privet senna. Trees including Hercules club (Zanthoxylum clava-herculis) and wild lime (Zanthoxylum fagara) are larval hosts for giant swallowtail butterflies. Remember to include as many native host plants as possible so butterflies can live and reproduce in your landscape. Purchase plants from nurseries that specialize in native plants and organic growing practices. Butterflies are insects and are harmed by commercially available herbicides and pesticides. There are dozens of butterfly species that reside in northeast Florida and as many native plants that they rely upon for all of the cycles of their lives. Welcome some of these plants into your yard and you’ll soon be welcoming butterflies and caterpillars. Katie Tripp, Ph.D., is the owner of Natural Beauty Native Florida Landscapes, LLC. She created her business to educate Floridians about the importance of utilizing native plants and to help residents create wildlife habitat. Tripp is the current President of the Pawpaw chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society and a member of the Florida Association of Native Nurseries. Connect with her at 727-504-4740 or NaturalBeautyFlorida@gmail.com.

Acupuncture Proves Beneficial for Weight Loss by Lorenzo Phan

ccording to the Centers for Disease Control, healthcare costs associated with obesity are reaching $150 billion annually. In the U.S., obesity is responsible for more than 300,000 deaths a year, making it the leading killer of Americans because of its associations to diabetes, high blood pressure and cholesterol, sleep apnea, asthma and heart disease. Many Americans get frustrated with dieting because they are unable to keep the weight off. They lose some weight, only to gain it right back. Several popular diets work temporarily but fail because it is too difficult to stay on them. As a result, these diets are not effective in achieving or maintaining an ideal weight in the long run.

What works? The addition of acupuncture treatments to a sensible regimen of healthy eating and exercise is a breakthrough in weight management. Gaining popularity in the U.S., it enables an individual to lose weight gradually and keep it off. It is important to find a licensed acupuncturist that also has a thorough knowledge of nutrition and specific exercise focused on

burning abdominal fat, increasing metabolic rates and enhancing energy level. Many Americans crave sweet, salty and fried foods, which are unhealthy and may lead to diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart attack and stroke. Acupuncture curbs food cravings. It also helps with stress and mood, which are known to be triggers of overeating behavior. Acupuncture benefits include better digestion, increased metabolism, a balanced central nervous system, a stronger immune system and a deeper sense of relaxation and general well-being. These benefits are being validated through research conducted all over the world.

Nutrition. Individual nutrition counseling will focus on making healthier food choices. Foods with high water content are especially important because they have an impact on satiety. These foods have larger volume but relatively fewer calories. Foods naturally rich in water include fruits, vegetables, low-fat milk, cooked grains,

lean meats, poultry, fish and beans. By staying on a plan with healthy food choices, individuals can lose weight and look great. Change requires planning, knowledge, commitment and determination. These changes in eating habits can help to maintain ideal body weight for a lifetime.

Staying fit. Exercise also delivers countless

benefits to one’s general health. Several beneficial forms of exercise include tai chi; yoga; Pilates; and cardiovascular, strength and flexibility training. Each form of exercise focuses on burning abdominal fat, speeding up metabolic rate and increasing energy.

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Homeopathy to the Rescue

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Create a Family First-Aid Kit by Marlaina Donato

homeo—meaning similar, and pathos—meaning suffering. Basically, it means that a substance has the power to cure the same symptoms it can create,” says Kate Birch, a certified classical homeopath at the HippHealth Center for Holistic Healing, in Minneapolis. “Moreover, the more a substance is diluted through homeopathic preparation, the more potent it can be for healing when given upon homeopathic indications.” For most health conditions, including chronic complaints, homeopaths recommend tailoring remedies to an individual’s constitution, but first-aid applications are relatively universal and simple. Homeopathic first-aid can be administered for muscle strains, splinters, minor burns and even the common cold. Available in health food stores and pharmacies, homeopathic remedies come in various potencies in the form of pellets, tinctures and topical agents.

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Whether treating a child’s skinned knee or an athlete with a mild to moderate injury, regular potencies offer benefits without a high risk of unpleasant or dangerous contraindicaLedum palustre tions. “In general, homeopathic remedies are safe for people of all ages because if taken as directed, there are no side effects or drug interactions. This is due to the fact that remedies have been made through a process that renders the substances harmless,” says certified classical homeopath Myra Nissen, in Davis and Walnut Creek, California. Classical homeopathic treatment is based on a person’s unique physical, emotional

and mental nature, and requires deeper study to find the most appropriate remedies, but first-aid applications are most often universally straightforward. “A homeopathic first-aid kit at home is useful for cuts, burns, bumps and bruises, insect bites, poison oak/ivy and minor illnesses,” says Nissen. Gentle, but beneficial Arnica montana is perhaps the best-known application, used for acute injury and post-surgery. In a 2016 review of studies in the American Journal of Therapeutics, a team of international researchers found Arnica to be more effective than a placebo for swelling, bruising and post-surgery pain, and suggested it could be an alternative to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Calendula is a heavy hitter for wound care, skin ailments, minor burns including sunburn, diaper rash and post-tooth extraction. It offers antiseptic and antiinflammatory properties and is available for topical and internal use.

Nissen highlights Ruta graveolens and Rhus toxicodendron for soft tissue inRhus toxicodendron jury and tendonitis and suggests Symphytum for serious damage to cartilage and ligaments. For puncture wounds or injuries involving nerves, Hypericum perforatum is helpful. She emphasizes the importance of using remedies immediately and properly to maximize the potential for rapid healing and pain reduction. Birch says that bee stings and allergic

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he 200-year-old health system of homeopathy is based on natural sources and is unique in its “like cures like” philosophy that uses extremely diluted substances to trigger the body’s natural defenses. “The word homeopathy is derived from two words:

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When taken at the first sign of a cold or flu, specially combined homeopathic formulas or single remedies can help to lessen severity and duration of certain viruses. Bryonia alba is useful for moderate fever, Gelsemium for general flu-like symptoms, Nux vomica for severe chills and nausea, and Arsenicum album for respiratory and stomach flus. Homeopathic remedies, like all medications, should be properly stored and kept away from children and pets. Also, not all products labeled as homeopathic may be pure. Some products add homeopathic remedies to other ingredients that are not safe; for example, Arnica gel may have alcohol, preservatives and stabilizers, and be harmful if swallowed. While homeopathy offers many benefits, Birch clarifies that it is not designed to be a quick fix and is best approached from a broader view or “a philosophy that shapes your day-to-day life. When you understand these things, once you have the right remedy, it produces instantaneous results.” Marlaina Donato is a body-mindspirit author and composer. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

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Suggestions from Myra Nissen Aconitum napellus: Known as Aconite, it is useful immediately after an injury when there is a shock or fright, such as a fall or a car accident. Also helpful to fight off a cold after being exposed to a chill. Apis mellifica: Helpful for insect bites which are red, hot and swollen, like a bee sting. Arnica montana: Helpful for cuts and bruises. Hypericum perforatum: Helpful for puncture wounds and injuries involving nerves such as catching a finger in the car door or hitting it with a hammer. Tetiana/AdobeStock.com

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Ledum palustre: Helpful for puncture wounds and most insect bites. Rhus toxicodendron: Helpful for itchy rashes, such as poison oak or ivy where there are blisters. A curious symptom that indicates Rhus tox is the right choice is when the itch is relieved by bathing or washing with very hot water. Ruta graveolens: Helpful for sprains, strains, tendonitis and joint injuries. Symphytum officinalis: Made from comfrey, also known as “bone knit”, it helps recovery from a broken bone or damaged cartilage and connective tissue. Nux vomica: Go-to remedy for indigestion or overindulgence, including hangovers. It's also useful in the event of food poisoning. Phosphorus: Useful for nosebleeds, especially after blowing the nose.

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responses respond well to Apis mellifica and fevers and headaches to Belladonna. Using Cantharis or Urtica urens for firstand second-degree burns can help to prevent blisters and minimize pain, while Silicea is a good choice for splinters. In general, for all acute cases and injuries, remedies are often taken every hour and tapered down to every four hours upon signs of improvement or lessening of intensity. If results are not seen within two days, it is best to discontinue the remedy.

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Baby Bites Healthy Homemade Food for Tiny Tummies

or the first year of a baby’s life, breast milk and formula are the main sources of nutrition, but as early as 4 to 6 months, a little one may be suited to try solid foods. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, when a baby consistently holds their head up, has started to sit upright, has doubled their birth weight to a minimum of 13 pounds and exhibits an interest in food, they are ready. Anjali Shah, a board-certified health coach and author of The Super Easy Baby Food Cookbook, is a proponent of homemade purées and soft finger foods. “A store-bought sweet potato pouch can cost $2.50, whereas one sweet potato is under a dollar, and you can get multiple meals out of it,” says Shah. “So, budget-wise, it’s a lot cheaper. It’s also healthier because you can control what’s in your baby food.” The process is easy. “If you have a spoon and a fork, that’s a pretty good start, and if you have a blender, that’s really all you need,” says Amy Palanjian, author of Busy Little Hands: Food Play! and blogger at YummyToddlerFood.com. A very basic technique, which both she and Shah employ, involves boiling or steaming vegetables and fruits, puréeing them with a fork or blender to the desired smoothness and freezing one-ounce portions in ice cube trays. Once frozen, the cubes can be popped out, kept in labeled freezer bags and thawed to serve. They recommend a progression from thin, smooth purées to chunkier blends, and from very mild, single foods to progressively more adventuresome and complex flavors and textures. “Start with a really mild fruit like avocado or a really mild vegetable like carrots, green beans or sweet potato,” Shah advises. “Introduce one food every two or three days to make sure your baby is not allergic and that it suits their digestive system.” In addition to purées, parents can offer their babies small-cut, softened versions of foods that they can hold in their hands and gnaw, a technique called baby-led weaning. “Your baby will pick it up with their fists, stick it in their mouth and drool all over it and gum it up. It teaches them to chew very early on,” Shah explains. “Kids need healthy fats for proper brain development,” Palanjian says, suggesting a splash of olive oil in a broccoli purée or a dab of peanut butter in oatmeal. She also favors healthy proteins like a purée made with hard-boiled egg yolk slathered on a piece of toast or a well-blended bit of salmon. 24

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“At 7 or 8 months, you can add lentils, beans and grains, and around 9 or 10 months you can start introducing mild spices—cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, turmeric, cumin, coriander. For example, if you’re going to make a lentil soup for yourself, you could add a few fresh, aromatic herbs like rosemary, oregano or thyme, and then for your baby, you can mash up that same lentil soup and serve it to them. The key is to avoid the hot spices like black pepper, cayenne or chili powder,” Shah says, noting that salt should be avoided in the first year because a baby’s kidneys cannot handle it. Added sugar is also a big no-no in her book. “The best way to feel like you’re feeding your baby safe food is to serve a variety of foods over the course of a week,” Palanjian says. “But most of all, learn to enjoy this phase of your baby’s life. It can be a fun milestone. Let them explore. Trust them if they turn their face, close their mouth or push the spoon away. There’s no reason you need to force another bite. Let them show you and be in charge of what goes into their mouth. That can be a great way to set the foundation for intuitive eating. We want them as adults to be able to say when they’re hungry and when they’re full, and we often have the tendency to try to override that in our kids. So, if you let that develop as it very clearly does and is present from birth, that can be a great thing to do with little ones.” Sandra Yeyati, J.D., is a professional writer. Reach her at SandraYeyati@gmail.com.

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Baby Blueberry Smoothie 1 cup frozen wild blueberries 1 pear, cored ½ banana, peeled 1 cup baby spinach ¼ to ½ cup water Put all of the ingredients in a large pot. Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer until soft. Once soft, purée in a blender, adding additional water if needed for a thinner purée. Transfer to ice cube trays and freeze for up to four months.

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16 oz fresh or frozen broccoli 16 oz fresh or frozen cauliflower 4 cups baby spinach ¼ to ½ cup water Put all of the ingredients in a large pot. Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer until soft. Once soft, purée in a blender, adding additional water if needed for a thinner purée. Transfer to ice cube trays and freeze for up to four months.

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he absence of one back leg isn’t slowing down 13-yearold Cougar the cat. In fact, she is doing better than before, as that limb once had a painful tumor. Alyssa Baker Herbst, co-founder of the Autumn Farm Sanctuary, in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, was told that, even with chemotherapy, Cougar might only live three more months. Herbst sought out a veterinary oncologist at University of Wisconsin Veterinary Care for another opinion. Amputation was recommended and done in December 2020. Cancer isn’t uncommon in cats; the Animal Cancer Foundation, in Port Washington, New York, states that one in five cats will be diagnosed at some point. This equates to approximately 6 million cats being newly diagnosed with cancer each year, according to the Comparative Oncology Program of the U.S. National Cancer Institute.

Diagnosis and Staging

Cats instinctively hide pain, so it’s up to pet parents to detect unusual behaviors or symptoms. Karen Shaw Becker, a holistic veterinarian in Chicago who writes Mercola Healthy Pets, recommends that unusual bumps, sores that won’t heal, weight loss, offensive smell, low energy and difficulty eating indicate the need for evaluation by a veterinarian to rule out cancer. If cancer is diagnosed, a referral to a veterinary oncologist is likely. Pet owners can also search for one at the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association (ahvma.org). Blood work, biopsies or aspirates, imaging and a thorough exam may be needed to determine the extent of the cancer and any possible complications. These tests help ensure treatment is appropriate, tolerable and humane.

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Treatments vary based on the type, site and stage of cancer, the age and wellness of the cat and what is available and accessible to the owner. Traditional remedies may include surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. While not without side effects, cats tolerate these methods relatively well. 26

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Holistic therapies such as acupuncture, homeopathy, supplements and traditional Chinese veterinary medicine may also be used. “Herbal therapies can be used with traditional cancer treatment to relieve side effects and to improve outcomes,” says veterinary oncologist Amanda Beck, at the University Veterinary Hospital, in Shreveport, Louisiana. Clinical trials are another option. The Veterinary Cancer Society, in Columbia, Missouri, provides information on current research trials that “may involve novel diagnostic methods or therapies including chemotherapy, radiation therapy, surgical procedures, hypo- or hyperthermia, immunotherapy and photodynamic therapy, among others.” While these trials may offer hope, each has very specific qualifications for participation and they may not be free. Herbst did her own research after seeing the 2019 documentary Fantastic Fungi and learning about cancer patients using turkey tail mushrooms. “We found that dogs taking those mushrooms were living four times as long as dogs that got chemo,” she says. “We wondered if we could use that for Cougar.” Their veterinarian ensured they wouldn’t be harmful and determined an appropriate dosage. Unfortunately, some feline cancers are extremely aggressive. It started in Doris Gassen’s cat, Meadow, with a few small bumps under the skin that quickly grew and multiplied. “About six days after they first appeared, they were open and draining,” says Gassen, in Madison, Wisconsin. The diagnosis of cutaneous lymphoma was made and palliative care was implemented. Meadow crossed the rainbow bridge within a few weeks.

Preventive Measures

Keeping cats at a healthy weight, giving them plenty of exercise opportunities and keeping them indoors more or entirely can all help reduce the risk of cancer. The feline leukemia virus and feline immunodeficiency virus, which can lead to cancer, are usually contracted from feral cats outdoors. Genetically modified organism (GMO) ingredients such as corn, soy, alfalfa and cottonseed in pet foods are also culprits, because they can contain high concentrations of glyphosates. The World Health Organization International Agency for Research on Cancer declared glyphosate, the active ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup herbicide, to be a probable human carcinogen, and research indicates that it does cause cancer in animals. “Many experts who have studied animal dietary patterns in the wild agree that

a whole-food diet composed of mostly meats, organs and bones, supplemented to a much lesser extent with vegetables, is the way to go for both cats and dogs,” says Ty Bollinger, the San Antonio-based author of The Truth About Cancer. Keeping cats healthy throughout life with routine wellness care helps strengthen them against any illness or injury. And while quality of life for pets may be paramount, Cougar seems to be going for quantity, as well. “Clinically, Cougar is doing fantastic. She just can’t jump as high as she used to,” says Herbst. “She’s back to bullying the other three cats and hanging out with the dog. She’s feisty.” Julie Peterson writes about health, wellness and environmental issues. Find her at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com.

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SATURDAY, MAY 1 Art and Artisan Stroll on Canal Street – 9am3pm. First Saturday in downtown New Smyrna Beach. Take a stroll and enjoy art, antiques and more. Featuring live music from noon-2pm. Talking Stick Circle – 5pm. Join for a Native American gathering to share ancient teachings as channeled from our Elders. We will follow the tradition of cleansing and synchronize our souls through the sacred practice of drumming. Bring your instruments, family, friends; children are always welcome. Andrew Jackson Davis Bld, 1112 Stevens St, Cassadaga. Info: Rev.Judi.Weaver@gmail.com or 386-503-4930.

FRIDAY, MAY 7 Awakening to a New Understanding of You – 4pm. Via Zoom. Everyone can feel that changes are happening but understanding what that means for you is the real question. What am I feeling? What am I seeing? What am I hearing? How do I know that? Join to share what each of us have been receiving from the Universe! As a tribe we will support one another through this auspicious time. Receive Trance Channel guidance from Universal Light Beings for the group and plus a mini-reading for personal guidance. $20. Register: SpiritualServices.online/.

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Spirit of Life Gala Day in Cassadaga – 10am-4pm. Mini readings and seminars, demonstrations, 50/50 raffle, free swag bag to the first 100 people at the information booth. Cassadaga.org.

SUNDAY, MAY 23 Heart 4 Souls Spiritual Guidance – 2pm. A virtual monthly event on the 4th Sunday. Guests receive an overall group message from the heart, followed by a live channeling session where Universal Light Beings provide guidance and answer questions for spiritual wisdom and support you with the expansion of your soul. Universal Light Beings may be messages from the God Source, Great Spirit, Arch Angels, Masters, Spirit Guides, Lemurian’s, etc. Free on Facebook Live virtual gathering on Heart4Souls. Info: 386-503-4930. Rev.Judi.Weaver@ gmail.com or SpiritualServices.online.

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Meet the Angels – 1:30pm. Join for a magical exploration into another world that is all around us! Each of us have a Guardian Angel and angelic helpers that are always around. They may be loved ones who have passed over, Archangels and Masters who are providing assistance, protection, divine intervention and personal messages. Join us to learn tips of how to invite them into your daily life, understanding a language of messages and how to easily follow their guidance for your life. Rev. Judi Weaver is a Spiritual Trace Channel who will alter her state to consciousness to a higher vibration allowing for Angelic Beings to provide specific messages answering many life questions and wisdom for betterment to our health and overall happiness. $30. Andrew Jackson Davis Bld, 1112 Stevens St, Cassadaga. Info: Rev.Judi.Weaver@gmail.com or 386-503-4930. Talking Stick Circle – 5pm. Join for a Native American gathering to share ancient teachings as channeled from our Elders. We will follow the tradition of cleansing and synchronize our souls through the sacred practice of drumming. Bring your instruments, family, friends; children are always welcome. Andrew Jackson Davis Bld, 1112 Stevens St, Cassadaga. Info: Rev.Judi.Weaver@gmail.com or 386-503-4930.

SATURDAY, JUNE 12 Frolic with the Fae – 9am. Nature Spirits include: earth, air, water and fire and within each are living beings: fairies, elves, gnomes, self’s, pixies, sprits, water nymphs, trolls, unicorns, crystal creatures and more. Join for a magical exploration of another world that is all around us! Learn tips and tools to invite them into your life and work with their assistance, followed by a deep meditation and channeled messages by Rev. Judi Weaver, Spiritual Trace Channel. $30. Holistic House of Holly Hill, 1126 Riverside Dr. Register: 386-238-9996. Info: Rev. Judi.Weaver@gmail.com or 386-503-4930.

SATURDAY, MAY 8 Truth Beyond is Found Within – 9am. Join Spiritual Trance Channel, Rev. Weaver for this unique and highly evolved workshop of tapping into your conscious mind to learn basic tips and tools for independent Channeling. Channeling involves consciously shifting your mind and mental space in order to achieve an expanded state of consciousness. Through channeling you can receive personal guidance and messages for your highest purpose and spiritual growth. $40. Hosted at Holistic House of Holly Hill, 1126 Riverside Dr. Info: Rev.Judi. Weaver@gmail.com or 386-503-4930.

SATURDAY, MAY 15 Gala Days in Cassadaga – 10am-4pm. Gala Days have returned to Cassadaga. Join for mini-readings and receive messages and guidance from the God Source, Masters, Angels, and Universal Light Beings for your highest intention. Mini-readings for $30. Tent at Tom Berkner Bld, Cassadaga. Info: 386-503-4930. Rev.Judi.Weaver@gmail.com or SpiritualServices.online.

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sunday Yin Yoga – 9-10:30am. Begin your Sunday with this gentle yin class. Energetic, yet calming. All levels. BOGO: new students pay for first class; attend your second class free. Limited six per live class; preregistration required. Also Livestream Padma Yoga, 5 Utility Dr, Ste 15, Palm Coast. 386-225-4733.

Maintain a Healthy Diet and Weight to Lower Cataract Risk A recent study published in The Journal of Nutrition used adherence to dietary guidelines and total diet scores to assess the effects of diet on cataract risk. The researchers followed 2,173 older Australians for five and 10 years in two phases. They found that maintaining a healthy body mass index (BMI) of less than 25, combined with a healthy diet, reduced the risk of developing cataracts.

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Researchers followed more than 36,000 Japanese men older than 40 for an average of 13.2 years. They found that those that consumed culinary mushrooms three times a week had a 17 percent lower chance of developing prostate cancer compared to those that ate mushrooms less than once a week. Participants that ate mushrooms once or twice a week had an 8 percent lower risk. The trend was even greater for those men over the age of 50 and was unrelated to other dietary habits. SK Design/Shutterstock.com

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New research offers potential paths for treatment for the nearly 20 percent of patients with high blood pressure that don’t respond well to medications. University of Florida College of Medicine researchers, testing 105 volunteers, found that the populations of gut bacteria differed between hypertensive individuals with depression and those without depression. A second study by Italian researchers found that patients with heart attacks had different bacteria in their guts than patients with stable angina.

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Sixth-graders that received mindfulness training each day for eight weeks experienced lower stress levels, less depression and improved academic performance compared to their peers in a control group that studied computer coding, report Massachusetts Institute of Technology researchers. In addition to that 100-student study, researchers surveyed 2,000 students in grades five through eight and found those that showed more mindfulness tended to have better grades and test scores. They also had fewer absences and suspensions.

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Another unique remedy at Dr. Pautz’s disposal is therapeutic eurythmy, an expressive form of movement therapy. Based on the philosophy of Rudolf Steiner, eurythmy uses movements to express sounds and music. One of the few medical doctors to be certified in eurythmy, Dr. Pautz uses this approach to supplement the treatment of a variety of physical, medical and emotional ailments. Somewhat like its Asian counterparts, tai chi and yoga, eurythmy helps a person connect to and experience the nontangible realities of spirit and energy that are essential for all souls. Dr. Pautz’s varied background and extensive training provide her with myriad treatment choices to draw from in her practice. Whether addressing cancer, diabetes, asthma, common cold, multiples sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, ALS or any other illness, her treatments are personalized, insightful and far-reaching. By balancing Western and integrative medicine and avoiding chemical drugs whenever possible, Dr. Pautz provides each patient with the opportunity for a road map to longlasting, deep-seated health changes through nutritional and lifestyle advice, naturopathy, homeopathy, counseling, anthroposophic medicine, and art and movement therapy.

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be in balance for ultimate well-being leads to personalized treatments that examine and help each individual to achieve their level of optimum health. This insightful approach often offers relief to patients who have exhausted their traditional western medical options and are seeking help in alternate methods. Patients may also undergo extensive counseling to facilitate profound lifestyle changes and new ways of looking at things. They receive individualized nutritional guidelines in the hopes of facilitating improved health and releasing what needs to be transitioned. The philosophy “you are what you eat” has never been as true as in today’s quick meal society, and few know the effects of dietary choices better than Dr. Pautz. Providing your body with the fuel and tools necessary for its well-being is the first building block toward total health and healing. Combining her knowledge of medicine and nutrition, she targets habits that contribute to particular disorders and advises her patients in their diets to strengthen their immune systems and help their bodies stay strong. In treating her patients, Dr. Pautz has noticed that their nutritional habits have stemmed from a lack of knowledge about how to prepare healthful dishes. After encountering this need for education, she developed classes in the past that were focused on nutritional cooking, emphasizing the use of whole grains, tons of herbs, fresh fruits and vegetables. With a healthy diet as a base to grow from, therapies then perform better as the body becomes more receptive, receiving the aid the therapies provide. Dr. Pautz can easily suggest recipes in-session with wholesome foods that might be a first step in implementation.

A recent study published in The Journal of Nutrition used adherence to dietary guidelines and total diet scores to assess the effects of diet on cataract risk. The researchers followed 2,173 older Australians for five and 10 years in two phases. They found that maintaining a healthy body mass index (BMI) of less than 25, combined with a healthy diet, reduced the risk of developing cataracts.

A. Schaeffer-Pautz, MD Combining Traditional, Integrative and Anthroposophic Medicine for Well-Being and Balance n the east coast of Florida, just a few blocks from the ocean, sits one of the South’s few anthroposophically oriented medical practices. The Persephone Healing Arts Center, in Jacksonville Beach, has a wonderful, natural atmosphere enhanced by the spirit and focus of A. Schaeffer-Pautz, MD. Brought up in a Waldorf school environment, Dr. Pautz is double board certified in both integrative and internal medicine and combines the best of both worlds in her treatment of patients. Her goal is to help her patients achieve their highest level of well-being and balance, using natural approaches whenever possible. This philosophy is evident from the first view of the center: a cozy waiting room looks out onto a lovely garden area where patients can relax in the sun or rest in a spot of shade beneath the trees. Care here is particularly unique—first visits can be two or more hours of one-on-one time with the physician. Dr. Pautz takes time to learn all she can about a patient’s physical, mental and emotional well-being and then fuses her knowledge of traditional, integrative and anthroposophic medicine (a philosophy that embraces physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of the human being) to provide individual recommendations designed to work on the root of the problem. Her treatments are focused on lifestyle changes, counseling and nutrition, and this focus helps her patients not only deal with their health issues, but also maintain their higher level of wellness once the immediate problem is dealt with. Dr. Pautz’s technique has particularly helped those with chronic disorders and diseases such as depression, autism, cancer and any other internal medical disease. Her conviction that all facets of the person must

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Researchers at the University of Hawaii Cancer Center tested stool samples of 858 men and 877 women in Los Angeles and Hawaii with a mean age of 69—regarded as an ethnically diverse study population with varied food intakes. The study found that those with higher quality diets also had significantly better gut bacteria diversity, a factor linked to reduced risk for a variety of diseases. Diet quality and a reduced risk of developing chronic disease is strongly associated with fecal microbial diversity.

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n the east coast of Florida, just a few blocks from the ocean, sits one of the South’s few anthroposophically oriented medical practices. The Persephone Healing Arts Center, in Jacksonville Beach, has a wonderful, natural atmosphere enhanced by the spirit and focus of A. Schaeffer-Pautz, MD. Brought up in a Waldorf school environment, Dr. Pautz is double board certified in both integrative and internal medicine and combines the best of both worlds in her treatment of patients. Her goal is to help her patients achieve their highest level of well-being and balance, using natural approaches whenever possible. This philosophy is evident from the first view of the center: a cozy waiting room looks out onto a lovely garden area where patients can relax in the sun or rest in a spot of shade beneath the trees. Care here is particularly unique—first visits can be two or more hours of one-on-one time with the physician. Dr. Pautz takes time to learn all she can about a patient’s physical, mental and emotional well-being and then fuses her knowledge of traditional, integrative and anthroposophic medicine (a philosophy that embraces physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of the human being) to provide individual recommendations designed to work on the root of the problem. Her treatments are focused on lifestyle changes, counseling and nutrition, and this focus helps her patients not only deal with their health issues, but also maintain their higher level of wellness once the immediate problem is dealt with. Dr. Pautz’s technique has particularly helped those with chronic disorders and diseases such as depression, autism, cancer and any other internal medical disease. Her conviction that all facets of the person must A. Schaeffer-Pautz, MD

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Cassadaga Spiritualist Lyceum – 9:30-10:15am. Learn more about the science, philosophy and religion of spiritualism at Lyceum (Adult Sunday School). A different teacher each week instructs on the truths of spiritualism and other related subjects. Free. Andrew Jackson Davis (Bookstore) Building, 1112 Stevens St, Cassadaga. Info: 386-228-2880. Cassadaga Sunday Church Service – 10:3011:45am. Following the church service, a free All-Message Service from noon-1pm. Andrew Jackson Davis (Bookstore) Building, 1112 Stevens St, Cassadaga. Info: 386-228-2880. Unity Community Church – 11am. Join for a weekly spiritual celebration. 1001 S Ridgewood Ave (US 1), Edgewater. 386-481-0890. Discovery (Kripalu Tradition) – 11am-12:30pm. Connect breath with movement allowing you to be centered in the present moment. Move gracefully through postures and connected movements. Feel energized and relaxed. All levels. BOGO: new students pay for first-class; second class free. Limited six per live class; preregistration required. Also Livestream Padma Yoga, 5 Utility Dr, Ste 15, Palm Coast. 386-225-4733.

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Senior Discount Day – Noon-6pm. Seniors save 10% off all regularly priced items. Two locations: Debbie’s Health Foods, 862 Saxon Blvd, Orange City. 386-775-7002; and 3850 S Nova Rd, Port Orange. 386-763-7046.

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monday Psychic/Aura Readings and Guided Mediations – 10am-4pm. With Mistia. Schedule by appointment or walk-ins welcome. Mystical Expressions, 1014 Reed Canal Rd, S Daytona. 386-274-0038. Facebook: MysticalExpressionsLLC.

Monday Madness – 8am-6pm. 1st Mon. Save 25% on supplements and food items. Family Nutrition at Healing Zone, 515 Canal St, New Smyrna Bch. 386-402-7825. Hatha Flow – 9:30-11am. Challenge yourself with this upbeat, fun and energizing class. BOGO: new students pay for first class; attend your second class free. Limited six per live class; preregistration required. Also Livestream Padma Yoga, 5 Utility Dr, Ste 15, Palm Coast. 386-225-4733. Monday Messages – 11am-7pm. Tarot, Astrology, Reiki $25/30 mins. Holistic House of Holly Hill. 1126 Riverside Dr. Holly Hill. 386-238-9996. LVCY Chair Yoga – 11:30-12:30am. Learn how to make your chair your best friend. BOGO: new students pay for first class; attend your second class free. Limited six per live class; preregistration required. Also Livestream Padma Yoga, 5 Utility Dr, Ste 15, Palm Coast. 386-225-4733.

tuesday Slow Vinyasa – 9:30-11am. Linking posture to posture with pausing to feel the energy allowing the body to speak to its needs. Limited six per live class; preregistration required. Also Livestream Padma Yoga, 5 Utility Dr, Ste 15, Palm Coast. 386-225-4733. Psychic/Aura Readings and Guided Meditations – 10am-4pm. With Mistia. Schedule by appointment or walk-ins welcome. Mystical Expressions, 1014 Reed Canal Rd, S Daytona. 386-274-0038. Facebook: MysticalExpressionsLLC. Tarot Tuesday – 11am-7pm. Tarot, Astrology, Reiki $25/30 mins. Holistic House of Holly Hill. 1126 Riverside Dr. Holly Hill. 386-238-9996.

Healing Hands – 6pm. Third Friday. $15 per person. Mystical Expressions, 1014 Reed Canal Rd, S Daytona. 386-274-0038. RSVP req.

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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 Bch. Come Feel the Spirit –7-9pm. 1st Fri. Old fashioned Spiritualist Message Service presented by Rev. Dr. Louis Gates. $5 donation. Andrew Jackson Davis (Bookstore) Building, 1112 Stevens St, Cassadaga. Info: 386-228-2880.

wednesday Yin Yoga – 9:30-11am. Begin your Sunday with this gentle yin class. Energetic, yet calming. All levels. BOGO: new students pay for first class; attend your second class free. Limited six per live class; preregistration required. Also Livestream Padma Yoga, 5 Utility Dr, Ste 15, Palm Coast. 386-225-4733. Book Study Group – 10-11:30am. Led by Rev. Nancy Saputro. Unity Community Church, 1001 S Ridgewood Ave, Edgewater. Info: 386-481-0890. Meet Up Group – 6-8pm. 3rd Wed. Wanted likeminded people for open discussion and questions. Love donation. Mystical Expressions, 1014 Reed Canal Rd, S Daytona. RSVPs appreciated: 386274-0038. Facebook: @MysticalExpressionsLLC. Cassadaga Message Service – 7-9pm. Mediums give Spirit Greetings. $5 donation. Andrew Jackson Davis (Bookstore) Building, 1112 Stevens St, Cassadaga. Info: 386-228-2880.

thursday Senior Discount Day – 9am-7pm. Seniors save 10% off all regularly priced items. Two locations: Debbie’s Health Foods, 862 Saxon Blvd, Orange City. 386-775-7002; and 3850 S Nova Rd, Port Orange. 386-763-7046. Hatha Flow – 9:30-11am. BOGO: new students pay for first-class; attend your second class free. Limited six per live class; preregistration required. Also Livestream Padma Yoga, 5 Utility Dr, Ste 15, Palm Coast. 386-225-4733. Transcendental Thursdays – 11am-7pm. Tarot, Astrology, Reiki $25/30 mins. Holistic House of Holly Hill. 1126 Riverside Dr. Holly Hill. 386-238-9996. Cassadaga Healing Meditation Circle – 11amnoon. Join in circle to send healing energy to those on our healing lists and the planet. Andrew Jackson Davis (Bookstore) Building, 1112 Stevens St, Cassadaga. Info: 386-228-2880.

friday Compost and Honey Special – All day. Compost $5/bag and 10% off local honey. 142 W Int’l Speedway Blvd, Daytona Bch. 386-341-5068. NaturalConceptsRevisited.com. Crystal Reiki – 11am-7pm. $25/30 mins. Holistic House of Holly Hill. 1126 Riverside Dr. Holly Hill. 386-238-9996.

Chat Night – 7:30-9pm $10 Holistic House of Holly Hill. 1126 Riverside Dr. Holly Hill. 386-238-9996. Discovery Yoga (Kripalu Tradition) 9:30 am - 11 am. BOGO: new students pay for first-class; attend your second class free. Limited six per live class; preregistration required. Also Livestream Padma Yoga, 5 Utility Dr, Ste 15, Palm Coast. 386-225-4733. LVCY Chair Yoga 11:30 am - 12:30 pm BOGO: new students pay for first-class; attend your second class free. Limited six per live class; preregistration required. Also Livestream Padma Yoga, 5 Utility Dr, Ste 15, Palm Coast. 386-225-4733.

saturday Hatha/Nidra Combo – 9-10:30am. All levels. BOGO: new students pay for first-class; second class free. Limited six per live class; preregistration required. Also Livestream Padma Yoga, 5 Utility Dr, Ste 15, Palm Coast. 386-225-4733. Classic Car Cruise-In – 9am-1pm. 1st Sat. The market welcomes more than 300 classic and collector cars. Enjoy the music of DJ Frank in the west parking lot during the Cruise-In. It’s free to show your car and free to browse rows of classic automobiles. Daytona Flea & Farmers Market, 1425 Tomoka Farms Rd. 386-253-3330. DaytonaFleaMarket.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 Bch. Bob Ross Oil Painting – 10am. All supplies provided $55 per class. RSVP Julie 651-448-0484. Mystical Expressions, 1014 Reed Canal Rd, S Daytona. 386-274-0038. Facebook: Mystical ExpressionsLLC. Spirit Saturday Tarot – 11am-7pm. $25/30 mins. Holistic House of Holly Hill. 1126 Riverside Dr. Holly Hill. 386-238-9996. Cassadaga Encounter the Spirits Night Tour – 7:30-9:30pm. Bring digital camera for pictures of spirit orbs during tour. $25/adult, $15/children 7-12. Bring exact change cash after store hours, or pay ahead with credit card at Cassadaga.org. Andrew Jackson Davis (Bookstore) Building, 1112 Stevens St., Cassadaga. Info: 386-228-2880.

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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. See ad, page 11.

ACUPUNCTURE & SKIN CARE CLINIC

Lorenzo Phan, DOM, AP 725 W Granada Blvd Ste. 15, Ormond Beach 386-615-1203 • AcuBeautyTherapy.com Dr. Phan has great success in promoting fertility with acupuncture and herbal supplements. Nonsurgical 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, page 21.

RP ACUPUNCTURE

Rosa Panos, AP, DOM, PT AP3945 397 Palm Coast Parkway SW #5 386-283-4655 • RPAcupunctureFL.com 28 years of medical experience combining Eastern & Western medicine. Acupuncture Physician, Physical Therapist and Diplomate of Oriental Medicine. Studies include China Medical University, Ta i w a n . I n t e g r a t i v e p a i n management, Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Acupoint Injections and Zyto Elite Scanning. See ad, page 25.

ANGEL LIFE COACH PATRICIA ALTON

Angel Therapy Practitioner® Spiritual Life Coach 386-873-2517 Angel-Pathways.com Channeled angel messages to heal and transform relationships, life purpose and health. Angelic mediumship, past life regressions, wise women gatherings, ordained minister. House blessings. Gift certificates available.

BOOKS • CREATIVE ARTS • GIFTS & MORE CASSADAGA BOOKSTORE 1112 Stevens St, Cassadaga 386-228-2880 Cassadaga.org

Open Monday-Saturday, 10am6pm and Sunday, 11:30am-5pm. We’re so much more than a bookstore with: books, CDs, DVDs, rocks, crystals, gems, jewelry, figurines, lamps, oils/ aromatherapy, incense, sage and Native American items. Personal readings, historical tours, Saturday night orb tours and gift certificates. See ad, page 7.

MYSTICAL EXPRESSIONS OF PARADISE, LLC

1014 Reed Canal Rd, S Daytona 386-274-0038 MysticalExpressionsOfParadise.com Facebook: @MysticalExpressionsLLC YouTube: @MysticalExpressionsLLC Open Mon-Wed & Fri-Sat 10am4pm; Closed Thu & Sun. Appts. available. A unique experience of natural stones and crystals, organites, pendulums, runes, jewelry, sages, incense, candles, books, tapestries, tarot cards, singing bowls & unique items. Services Include: Readings, Healings, Meditations, Painting & other events. Appointments appreciated. Walk-ins welcomed. For schedules/times, see: Instore, Instagram or Facebook.

CAFÉ – JUICE BAR SUPERFOODS CAFÉ & JUICE BAR 515 Canal St, New Smyrna Beach 386-402-7825 TheFamilyNutritionStore.com

Daily lunch specials include vegan and gluten-free soups made daily from all organic ingredients. Coldpress juices, 3-, 5- and 10-day cleanse. Doctor-formulated protein smoothies, and create-your-own smoothies with a variety of fruit bases and supplements. Call for daily specials. Café Hours M-F 8am-4pm Sat 8-5; Soup 11am-3pm M-Sat. Two daily soups–one vegan, always gluten-free. See ad, page 15.

CBD PRODUCTS YOUR CBD STORE

• 117 W Howry Ave, DeLand • 386-627-6715 DeLandFL.CBDrx4u.com • 160 Cypress Point Pkwy, Ste A105 Palm Coast • 386-627-5271 PalmCoast.CBDrx4u.com Offering Certified Organic CBD products exclusive to Your CBD stores. Products are formulated using other cannabinoids and t e r p e n e s , c r e a tin g u n iq u e synergies that increase efficacy, target specific ailments and increase the binding of CBD. Stop in and try a free sample. See ad, page 19.

CHIROPRACTIC BE WELL CHIROPRACTIC

@Healing Zone 515 Canal St, New Smyrna Beach 386-402-8997 • BeWellNSB.Com Drs. Wendy and Christian Edwards are dedicated to providing holistic patient-centered care. In addition to chiropractic, they offer Class IV laser, Frequency Specific Microcurrent, functional medicine, pregnancy care and pediatrics. Through specific testing they locate imbalances and recommend natural approaches. See ad, page 15.

COLON HYDROTHERAPY BEACHSIDE COLONICS

Lidia Nash 18 Bovard Ave Ste A, Ormond Beach Call or text: 386-760-0035 Gentle rinsing of the colon removes toxic waste that can contribute to pain, inflammation and disease. Relaxing and effective. Lidia also offers ionic foot cleanse, infrared detox wraps and healthy food preparation classes. MA46199.

DENTIST HOLISTIC DENTAL HEALTH CARE

George W Edwards, DMD David W Edwards, DMD 541 N Palmetto Ave, Sanford 407-322-6143 • HolisticDentalHealth.com Holistic dentistry focuses on whole-body wellness that starts with the mouth. We are dentists who perform dentistry that is good for the body, as well as the teeth and gums. See ad, page 29.

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HEALTH FOODS DEBBIE’S HEALTH FOODS

• 862 Saxon Blvd, Orange City 386-775-7002 • 3850 S Nova Rd, Port Orange 386-763-7046 DebbiesHealthFoods.com

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, 9am-6pm and Sunday, 11 a m - 5 p m w i t h f r i e n d l y, k n o w l e d g e a b l e s t a ff . G e t involved in your community, shop local and support organics. Save more with our “Get Healthy, Get Rewarded” program.

High quality supplements, CBD, grocery items, organic produce, special needs diets. Area’s most knowledgeable and friendly advice for over 30 years. See ads, page 2 and back cover.

FAMILY NUTRITION/HEALING ZONE

515 Canal St, New Smyrna Beach 386-402-7825 TheFamilyNutritionStore.com

Organic produce, natural foods, healthy snacks, personal care, pet products and more. Practitioneronly brands including Standard Process. Save 20% every day. See ad, page 15.

HEALTH FOODS FOR LIFE Bob Lewandowski, LNC 122 E Rich Ave, DeLand 386-734-2343

600 E 3rd Ave, New Smyrna Beach 386-423-5126 HeathsNaturalFoods.com Wide selection of natural supplements and herbs. Bulk herbs and spices, gluten-free products, organic beer/wine, pet products, grass-fed organic meats. Deli/juice bar. Store open 8am-6pm daily. Deli open 8am-5pm daily.

Say goodbye to high insurance rates. Contact us for quotes on auto, home, condo, renters, boat, motorcycle, dwelling and flood insurance. Experience personalized service. SR22 and FR44 policies available.

IV THERAPY

Improve mental and physical health with ketamine therapy and IV nutrition. Ketamine helps difficultto-treat depression, PTSD, CRPS and migraines. IV nutrition formulas target specific nutritional needs.

214 Beresford Ave, DeLand 386-734-0035 SpiceOfLifeHerbs.net Open WednesdaysSaturdays, Noon-4pm. Herbs by the ounce. Gaia Bag Monthly Subscription. Teas and accessories. Essential oils and diffusers, gemstones, Incense, oracle and Tarot cards, jewelry, statuary, Reiki sessions and circle. Visit and like SunSpirits Tea Room on Face Book. Shop online www.spiceoflifeherbs.net

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Open MondayFriday, 10am–6pm; Saturday, 10am5pm. 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.

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William L Self, DNP 495 S Nova Rd, Ste 101-A, Ormond Beach 851 Dunlawton Ave, Port Orange 386-487-4673 • Ketaful.com

MASSAGE THERAPIST CLAIRE JEFFRIES, LMT

929 N Spring Garden Ave, Ste 163 386-690-4302 • MA 52384 VAGARO.com/ClaireJeffriesLMT Licensed Massage Therapist for 13 years. Certified in Ashiatsu, Deep Tissue, Prenatal, Cupping, Stone Massage and Myofascial Release.

MEDICAL MARIJUANA WALK-IN MEDICAL MARIJUANA CLINICS 100 S Spring Garden Ave, DeLand 386-232-5599 2575 W US 92, Daytona Beach 386-222-1667 CMMDR.com

Get your medical marijuana card and re-certify by phone. Medical marijuana treats more than 250 medical conditions such as: chronic pain, PTSD, cancer, seizures, epilepsy, Parkinson’s, MS, HIV/AIDS, Crohn’s, IBS, glaucoma, fibromyalgia, lupus and more. Call for PTSD evaluation. See ad, page 19.

METAPHYSICAL STORE HOLISTIC HOUSE OF HOLLY HILL 1126 Riverside Dr, Holly Hill 386-238-9996 HolisticHouseHollyHill.com FB: Holistic House Holly Hill

A return to earth-grown materials with a self-healing and metaphysical twist. Crystals, smudges, Incense, gemstone jewelry, local artists, divination, workshops, Reiki, vibrational healing. See ad, page 23.

PEST CONTROL NATURAL NATURALLY GREEN PEST SOLUTIONS PO Box 354591, Palm Coast, FL, 32135 386-237-9663 NaturallyGreenPest.com Info@NaturallyGreenPest.com

Offering pest solutions for your home and lawn with a natural focus. Unwanted pests in your home can negatively affect your family’s health and your peace of mind. Eliminate them with a program you can feel good about.

PET SUPPLIES BULL RUN FARM SUPPLY

1020 N US Hwy 1, Ormond Beach 386-672-2735 BullRunFarmSupply.com Full-service pet store. Large selection of holistic treats and certified organic pet products, toys, beds, flea control products and natural flea control for home and yard. Great selection of livestock feed for horses, cattle, poultry and more, also carrying several varieties of hay. See ad, page 27.

PSYCHIC CHANNEL REV JUDI WEAVER

Heart 4 Souls Inc, Ormond Beach Rev.Judi.Weaver@gmail.com 386-503-4930 • Heart4Souls.com Channeled spirit messages, crystal light healer, divine personal guidance, shamanic practitioner, spiritual counseling, guided meditations, home/property blessings, vision quest journeys. For individuals or groups—in person, virtual/on-line, phone or energy distance.

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 UNITY COMMUNITY CHURCH

1001 S Ridgewood Ave, Edgewater 386-481-0890 • UnityCommunityChurch.com Sunday service is at 11am. Offering prayer services, book study groups, classes, spiritual counseling, weddings, christenings, memorial services, home blessings, home/hospital visitations. See ad, page

SPIRITUAL RESPONSE THERAPY LOURDES ALVARADO

786-261-5936 SpiritualResponseHealing@gmail.com SpiritualResponseHealing.com Clear soul blocks and heal your life with Spiritual Response Therapy (SRT). Have the life you always wanted! I incorporate astrology, reiki, crystals, herbs and other modalities while doing SRT, if applicable and necessary. Remote phone or online sessions.

STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION LAUREE MORETTO

Soft Tissue Specialist 321-271-1678 Flagler & Daytona Bch LaureeMoretto.com 90% of pain is linked to structural misalignment. Your pain is really just a symptom. My work addresses the cause to give you lasting relief. Get your life back now. MA20965.

VETERINARIAN FLORIDAWILD VETERINARY HOSPITAL

115 E Euclid Ave, DeLand 386-734-9899 • FloridaWildVetHospital.com FloridaWild provides compassionate and outstanding care for dogs, cats, birds and exotics. We are an integrative veterinary practice that offers acupuncture, ozone therapy and Traditional Chinese Medicine. See ad, page 27.

FLORIDA VETERINARY REHABILITATION

Dr Lisa Mason DVM, CCRT, CVA 441 S Woodland Blvd, DeLand 386-337-7106 • FLVetRehab.com If your pet has difficulty moving, is recovering from surgery or has suffered an injury, we can help by providing a customized treatment plan, including home exercise program, to restore your pet to full function. Treatments offered include laser, shockwave, acupuncture, chiropractic, aqua therapy and more.

GENTLE PET PASSINGS

Dr Gayle Burrell Volusia / Flagler 386-279-8525 • GentlePetPassings.com Saying goodbye to your beloved friend is a loving, but difficult decision. Spend those final precious moments with your pet in the comfort of their home surrounded by all that they love. See ad, page 27.

WELLNESS AMETHYST WELLNESS

Amy Coopersmith, ARNP 50 Cypress Point Pkwy, B-1 Palm Coast 386-283-4180 • AmethystWellness.com Preventative healthcare, medically supervised weight loss, IV nutrition, hormone optimization and sexual health treatments for men and women, body contouring, aesthetic treatments, laser hair removal, weight loss and more. See ad, page 16.

YOGA PADMA YOGA

Micki Higgins, E-RYT 500 YACEP 5 Utility Dr, Ste 15, Palm Coast 386-225-4733 • PadmaYogaOnline.com

Love yourself first, and everything else falls in line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world. ~Lucille Ball

Cell: 904-377-4217. Experience improvement in flexibility and strength in your body and a calming of the mind and spirit reducing stress and anxiety in your daily life. Yoga for all body types and all ages. We are the only yoga studio in Palm Coast that is not hot. See website for schedule. See ad, page 7.

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