September 2020 Natural Awakenings Volusia Flagler Edition

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Contents 10 EMOTIONAL

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WELL-BEING IN THE PANDEMIC AGE

Self-Care Strategies for Tough Times

14 HAPPINESS HELPERS Five Ways to Be More Positive

16 SPICE UP HEALTH

Using Herbs for Flavor and Medicine

22 NATURAL ANTIVIRALS Help in Staying Strong and Healthy

24 YOGA FOR EVERY BODY

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Adaptive Ways Ease Pain and Immobility

26 RAISING RESILIENT KIDS How to Help Them Bounce Back

28 FINDING THE RIGHT TUNE FOR PETS

Music Calms the Animal Soul

31 SANDRA MARINELLA ADVERTISING & SUBMISSIONS

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letter from publisher

Dear Readers, As we enter the seventh month since “15 days to stop the spread,” it is my hope you are coping with the enormous shifts in every facet of life. Have you finished your half-read books, mastered gardening or learned a new language?

The slow-down, at first a welcome change to the fast pace of life, has made us virtual prisoners in our homes. Our elderly population is especially vulnerable to depression as fear of catching the virus isolates them. Months of limited activity and social interaction have many chomping at the bit to resume normal life. It seems the powers that be want to make “safer at home” our new normal, while we wait for a vaccine that’s being developed at warp speed. Not just any vaccine, this new mRNA vaccine, combined with an electronic chip inserted under the skin, is activated by an external instrument. Somehow scientists are eliminating years from the testing phase in their rush to vaccinate the world against a virus with a recovery rate comparable to the annual flu. Meanwhile doctors are silenced by the media for sharing their clinical results and advocating exploration of therapeutics like HCQ and Ivermectin.

The pandemic gave birth to 21st century book burning as social media companies banned users for sharing links to information that is different from the mainstream news narrative. It reminds me of Project Mockingbird, revealed by journalist Carl Bernstein in 1977 in a Rolling Stone magazine. Many journalists, including Pulitzer Prize winners, joined the CIA’s payroll, writing fake stories to brainwash the population by disseminating the agency’s episodic news clips. Do you think it’s possible there’s something nefarious behind the worldwide pandemic narrative? The virus is of course real. Did it present a convenient cover for the globalist agenda discussed at DAVO 2020? I believe we’re living in epic times, as more people wake to the possibility of hidden truths. I encourage you to use the many resources available and join the ocean of independent fact-finders as we face an uncertain future together.

Rebecca Young, Publisher

news briefs

Your CBD Store Products Receive USDA Organic Certification

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he team at Your CBD Store, in Palm Coast and DeLand, is excited to announce its popular SunMed hemp supplement is now U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) organic certified.

“This whole plant tincture was developed with a premium extraction process that retains more of the hemp plant than standard hemp products,” says store owner Jessica Warner. “USDA certified organic guarantees that everything from soil to packaging has been certified by the USDA, which allows us to proudly display the coveted USDA organic seal.”

Your CBD Store is a nationally recognized franchise with more than 700 stores in 40 states.

Locations: 160 Cypress Point Pkwy., Ste. A105, Palm Coast, and 117 W. Howry Ave., DeLand.

For more information, call 386-627-5217 or 386-627-6715 or visit PalmCoast.CBDrx4u.com or DeLandFL.CBDrx4u.com. See ad, page 17.

Watch Out for Washbacks

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housands of hatchling sea turtles started emerging in August from the 880 nests that dot Volusia County’s shoreline.

They face a treacherous trek on their way to the ocean’s cooling waters, and few will survive to adulthood. Some will be picked off by predators, while others will make the long swim to the floating seaweed beds in the Sargasso Sea. Many of these young turtles, entangled in seaweed, may be washed back to the shore by heavy surf and strong winds.

The small turtles blend in with the seaweed, making them difficult to spot. Tragically, they may die of dehydration if they are left on the beach or do not have the energy to make it back offshore.

“If you find a washback or hatchling on the beach that is in imminent danger, do not put it back in the ocean,” stressed Volusia County’s protected species manager, Jennifer Winters. “Instead, contact Beach Safety for further instruction. These animals are often exhausted and can barely lift their heads to breathe. Holding them in water or putting them in the ocean can be fatal.”

She encourages people to follow these tips: Make sure the turtle is out of harm’s way; provide shade over the turtle and determine your exact location; notify Beach Safety at 386-239-6414 (between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m., call the Volusia Sheriff ’s Office at 386-2481777, ext. 6); keep the turtle in a quiet, dry, shaded area—even if you think it’s dead. Staff from Beach Safety or a partner organization will coordinate with you to collect the turtle.

Washbacks are brought to the Marine Science Center, where they are treated and returned to the ocean by boat when they are strong enough to swim.

Volusia County’s Environmental Management Division has trained a team of Washback Watchers, who comb the beach daily as fresh seaweed washes in during washback season, which lasts from August through November.

To become a Washback Watcher in 2021, call 386-238-4716 or visit VolusiaSeaTurtles.org to be placed on the list for next year’s training class.

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Yoga and Meditation Classes and Healing Event at the Karma Castle

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piritual healer Shannon MacDonald will conduct a Kundalini Yoga and Meditation class from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on September 3, 10, 24 and October 1 at the Karma Castle, in Ormond Beach; the classes will also be livestreamed online. No experience is required, and classes are open to all levels and abilities.

The practice of yoga and meditation provides people with the necessary Shannon MacDonald tools to help them unite with deeper peace, higher awareness and greater joy when challenges arise.

Continued practice can help practitioners move beyond limiting habits, behaviors and obstacles so they can truly enjoy t.heir best life.

MacDonald will also be leading a healing event at the Karma Castle in September. Transform Your Life. Heal for Real takes place from 7:30 to 9 p.m. on September 25. It will be an intimate evening of uniting with one’s highest healing potential. Attendees will harmonize, elevate, accept, liberate and “heal for real”.

MacDonald’s healing events have been known to provide lifechanging revelations. Attendees have stated that they experienced a deep sense of inner peace and greater clarity, breathed easier, and felt more hopeful and reinvigorated. Those that have been feeling as if they need something to help elevate them to a better place should consider attending.

Cost: Yoga class, $10; healing event, $25 (space is limited). Prepay online; no walk-ins. Location: 1437 N. US Hwy. 1, Ste. C8. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit TheKarmaCastle.com/ calendar. See ad, page 35.

Introduction to Ayurveda

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n Introduction to Ayurveda class is being held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. September 26 at Padma Yoga, in Palm Coast.

This class, facilitated by Claudia “Karuna” Saucy, MEd, RYT-500, will also be offered as a Zoom livestream for those not able to attend in person.

This workshop offers an overview of the key elements of a balanced lifestyle including yoga and nutrition, along with simple tips to help create a life of joy and creative purpose.

“Ayurveda, often translated as the science of life and longevity, is one of the world’s oldest holistic healing systems,” explains Saucy.

“It is based on the premise that health is more than just the absence of illness, but an optimal state of balance between the elements that make up your body and influence your mind and emotions.”

Cost: $45 per student; a $10 discount is offered if signed up and paid two weeks before the event. Those that will be attending on Zoom will receive the password once they have paid. Location: 5 Utility Dr., Ste. 15. For more information, visit PadmaYogaOnline.com. See ad, page 25.

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health briefs

Consider Therapy to Reduce Inflammation

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In exploring the mind-body link that is particularly relevant during the current pandemic, an analysis of 56 randomized clinical studies found that cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and similar approaches reduced inflammation and enhanced immunity in subjects, reports JAMA Psychiatry. University of California, Davis, researchers reviewed studies that included 4,060 participants undergoing behavior therapy (which seeks to help patients understand and change problematic behaviors), cognitive therapy (which teaches patients how to change negative thoughts or mindset), CBT (that combines elements of both), bereavement or supportive therapy, psychoeducation and other therapies such as stress management. Those that received these psychosocial interventions experienced a 14.7 percent increase in positive immune outcomes such as lower viral load and an 18 percent decrease in negative outcomes, including proinflammatory cytokines, compared with those not receiving therapy. The immunity improvements were strongest among patients that received CBT or multiple interventions.

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Boost Fun Nutrition with Microgreens Halfway in size between sprouts and full-grown plants, microgreens are bursting with nutrients, but have been mostly relegated to garnishes at upscale restaurants.

Researchers at Colorado State University, exploring their acceptability, fed 99 people six separate types of microgreens: arugula, broccoli, bull’s blood beet, red cabbage, red garnet amaranth and tendril pea. The red-colored varieties—beet, cabbage and amaranth—received top marks for appearance, but broccoli, red cabbage and tendril pea scored the highest overall grades. The subjects found the greens were fun (“funfetti”), colorful and attractive. Microgreens, which can be grown quickly indoors year-round with minimal water, offer a possible solution to sustainably feeding the planet, the researchers pointed out.

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global briefs

Tasty Trap

Sea Turtles Attracted to Deadly Ocean Plastic

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Loggerhead turtles may think they’re biting into a favorite food when they encounter some synthetics, a study of 15 turtles in the journal Current Biology posits. Ocean plastic is often covered with algae and other marine organisms (biofouled), making it smell delicious to them. At least 1,000 die every year because they swallow plastic or get tangled up in it. Exposed to different odors in the lab, the loggerheads responded to the smell of turtle food, distilled water, clean plastic and biofouled plastic. The team found that the turtles had similar responses to biofouled plastic as to their normal food.

Kayla Goforth, a Ph.D. student in biology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill who worked on the study, says, “So they have to come up to breathe. And we know that they can detect airborne odors. So when they find that there’s an odor of interest in the air, they’ll spend an increased amount of time at the surface with their nostrils out of the water. And we found that the turtles spent more time with their nostrils out of the water when there was this biofouled plastic odor or a food odor.”

Starchy Solution A Plant-Based Alternative to Plastic

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Japanese manufacturer Kuraray has introduced a renewable and sustainable starch-based barrier film called Plantic.

The plant-based packaging material can be recycled or composted to achieve a circular product cycle. Conventional packaging made from multiple layers of plastic can cause recovery issues, and perishable food imposes unique demands on wrapping. Plantic packaging washes away or decomposes after use. It includes compostable coffee pouches, as well as a barrier layer to package meat, seafood and poultry products with continuous protection against oxygen and other gases that spoil food. The Food and Agriculture Organization estimates that one-third of all produced food is wasted in the supply chain.

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Self-Care Strategies for Tough Times

by Sandra Yeyati

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s the pandemic ravages our country, we are engulfed by a sea of challenging emotions, including fear, loss, anger, disappointment and grief.

Compounding the suffering, past emotional traumas and pent-up desires are surfacing and crying for attention. One way to navigate these treacherous waters is by first enveloping ourselves in self-compassion.

Next, we can gather the courage to face our fears and experience unpleasant feelings in order to heal them and let them go. Then, we search for and internalize positive emotional states to rewire our brains for positivity. This noble voyage promises immense rewards along the way.

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The Cocoon of Self-Compassion

Some of us chase self-esteem like the Holy Grail, yet it eludes us when we need it most.

Faced with a failing grade or cruel insult, our self-worth withers. We can’t understand why we lost it or how to get it back. When we attach our self-worth to achievements or comparisons with other people, self-esteem becomes unstable and unreliable.

Enter self-compassion, the life-changing perspective of showing kindness to ourselves in any and all situations—a supportive best friend that lives within us and can be accessed any time, every day. A pioneer and expert in this topic, Kristin Neff believes that

self-compassion has three components: a decision to be kind to ourselves, a mindful awareness when we are in pain so that we can seek some relief and a sense of common humanity or connectedness.

We already know how to be compassionate, says Neff, an associate professor of educational psychology at the University of Texas at Austin and co-author of The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook. “It’s linked to the parasympathetic nervous system, which is a natural part of our organism. We’re tapping into this way of feeling safe, which is through care, bonding and connectedness.”

Encouraging our friends when they’re feeling down or hugging our moms in the

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Emotional Well-Being in the Pandemic Age

morning is hardwired into us. When we decide to be kind to ourselves, it’s easy to think of what we would say: “I’m sorry you failed that test. You’ll do better next time.

How can I help you?” To lend perspective, add a statement about our common humanity, counsels Neff. “This is hard for everybody. You’re not alone.”

We must be aware of our pain before we can comfort it, and many of us try to suppress or resist pain, choosing to numb it with distractions like alcohol addiction or compulsive shopping. Others may get lost in the storyline of what’s happening and succumb to suffering with no apparent way to obtain relief. Self-pity or self-criticism may creep in.

Mindful awareness is the antidote to these emotional extremes, because it helps us become aware that we are experiencing pain and to stay with that pain long enough to make a conscious decision to take care of ourselves. “One easy thing is physical touch,” says Neff. “The first few years of life you have no words, so the body is programmed to respond to touch as a signal of care. Put your hand on your heart or your stomach, or hold your hand. This changes your physiology, activates your parasympathetic nervous system, helps you calm down and helps you feel physically supported. Sometimes, that’s an entryway for people.”

Finding Confidence Through Unpleasant Feelings

Nobody likes to feel sad or embarrassed.

We’d rather have an ice cream cone or turn on the TV. But for Dr. Joan Rosenberg, a prominent psychologist and speaker, uncomfortable feelings present an invaluable opportunity for people to transform into confident individuals that relate to the world around them with authenticity and resilience.

In her book 90 Seconds to a Life You Love, Rosenberg offers a formula—one choice, eight feelings, 90 seconds—to experience and move through eight of the most common unpleasant feelings: sadness, shame, helplessness, anger, embarrassment, disappointment, frustration and vulnerability.

“The choice is to stay aware of and in touch with as much of your moment-to-

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moment experience as possible and not get lost in avoidance,” she explains, adding that there are more than 30 behaviors, thoughts and emotions that we employ as distractions, including substance abuse, social media, pornography, exercise, obsessive thoughts about body image, humor and denial.

“Be aware of what you’re aware of,” she advises. “If we know that we don’t like feelings, and we know we’ve been engaged in using ways to distract ourselves, then our challenge is to be more awake and aware of those times we do it, and as soon as we start to do the thing and become aware, that’s when we make the decision to stop and ask, ‘What’s really going on?’”

Discoveries in neuroscience suggest that most of us come to know what we’re feeling emotionally through bodily sensations. We might feel heat in the neck and face when embarrassed or a sinking feeling in the chest when disappointed. As feelings get triggered in the body, a rush of biochemicals in the bloodstream activate these sensations and are flushed out of the bloodstream in roughly 90 seconds.

“Most people have the impression that feelings linger a whole lot longer and that they’re going to be overwhelmed by it and never come out of it if they start. But when they understand that what they’re trying to avoid are uncomfortable bodily sensations that help you know what you’re feeling emotionally, and that these are short-lived, most people will start to lean into them, and once they do, their life changes,” Rosenberg says.

To move through bodily sensations, which may come in multiple waves, take deep, slow breaths. Try not to tighten up or clench the jaw and swallow. Notice the location and nature of the bodily sensations to help identify which of the eight unpleasant feelings it might be, and be curious as to what might have triggered it. All of this will take a few moments. With practice, identification will become faster, easier and more accurate.

“If I have more time, then I can think about whether this is connected to anything else. Is it just one thing that triggered it, or is it like something else that’s happened before?” Rosenberg says. This level of awareness leads to a calming effect, clearer thinking, improved decision making and,

Making Courage a Habit In her book The Courage Habit, life coach Kate Swoboda presents a four-part method for people to face their fears, release the past and live their most courageous life.

Access the body. Practice any body-centric activity like mindful meditation, exercise or dancing every single day to release stress and anxiety, become centered and more present, and clear the mind.

Listen without attachment. When your self-critic offers a warning or criticism, hear the words, understanding that this is fear trying to protect you and deciding that it’s misguided and not true.

Reframe limiting stories or beliefs.

Amend your internalized self-critic’s messages to be more respectful and supportive. If it says, “You’re stupid to try that,” revise it to, “I’m smart because I’m willing to try.”

Create community. Reach out to likeminded individuals that are supportive of the changes you are trying to make.

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perhaps most importantly, an ability to speak authentically.

“If we don’t handle the eight feelings, we don’t feel capable in the world,” she says.

The ability to speak adds to that empowerment. “From asking someone to stop a behavior so that you feel safer to telling someone you love them, asking your boss for a raise or letting people know about yourself and your work to garner opportunities and desired experiences—it cuts across every aspect of our lives and is absolutely crucial to our sense of well-being.”

Rewiring the Brain for Positivity

Discoveries in neuroplasticity have revealed that the brain changes throughout life well into adulthood. It’s designed to learn not just ideas and information, but skills, attitudes, feelings and moods. Rick Hanson, a clinical psychologist and author of several books, including Hardwiring Happiness and Resilient, contends that we can develop greater happiness, just like we can develop greater depression.

“There’s a lot of research that shows that through deliberate little practices spread out through the day or sometimes more formal practices like psychotherapy or meditation, we can actually produce

physical changes in the brain that are now measurable with things like MRIs,” he remarks.

Hardwiring happiness is easy, pleasurable and doesn’t take a lot of time. “If you take care of the minutes, the years will take care of themselves,” says Hanson. “Little steps gradually move us forward a breath at a time, a minute at a time, a synapse at a time. Bit by bit, we grow the good inside while gradually releasing the bad.”

“Our power to positively influence who we are in small, genuine ways every day is really important to compensate for the brain’s negativity bias, which makes it like Velcro for bad experiences, but Teflon for good ones,” he says. “We evolved a negativity bias over the 600-million-year evolution of the nervous system. Learning from negative experiences and mistakes was a critical survival skill, so we have a brain that is designed to scan for bad news, overreact to it and fast-track it into memory. It’s not our fault, but it is our responsibility to deal with it by first, feeling the negative without reinforcing it and second, focusing on the positive and taking it in. Gradually, you can give yourself a brain that’s like Velcro for the good and Teflon for the bad.”

Sandra Yeyati, J.D., is a professional writer.

Reach her at SandraYeyati@gmail.com.

Building Up Our Happiness Quotient These exercises are recommended by psychologist Rick Hanson: Slow down, breathe and see the big picture. This simple practice brings us into the present moment, reduces the stress activation in the body, disengages us from verbal chatter and negative reactivity, and buys us time to see more clearly.

Take three breaths, making the exhalation longer than the inhalation.

Five-Minute Challenge Take in the good. It could be a flower blooming, birds singing or a nice exchange with another person. Slow down, take a few breaths and let it sink in for a minute or two.

Focus on something to cultivate. Perhaps it’s patience or gratitude. Look for opportunities to have an experience of this quality and internalize it for another minute.

Marinate in pleasant feelings. Cultivate a sense of calm, contentment or warmheartedness for a couple of minutes.

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Compliment at least one person every day. Maybe we

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can begin the day by sending a short email or text telling someone why we appreciate them. Besides reshaping how we see the world, we might make someone’s day.

Keep a gratitude journal. Every night, write down three

HAPPINESS HELPERS

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things to be grateful for. Researchers have found that people that regularly keep track of what they’re grateful for are happier. We can also have a nightly family discussion about what happened that day that we’re thankful for.

Five Ways to Be More Positive

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by Brad Aronson

tudies show that when we see the positive more often, we’re happier and kinder to ourselves and to those around us.

Luckily, we’re not locked into one way of viewing the world.

We can choose to see things in a more positive fashion. Here are some steps we can take to teach ourselves to look for the positive more often. Eventually, the brain can get into the habit of doing this without any prodding.

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Perform a daily act of kindness. When we perform a kind act every day, we start noticing other opportunities to be kind, creating a cycle of positivity in our minds. Think small—a thankyou note or letting someone cut in front of us in traffic.

Be mindful of who and what we expose ourselves to.

The people we spend time with and what we watch, listen to and read all send messages to our brain that influence how we see the world.

Train the brain for positivity. Here is a simple 10-minute exercise that can train the mind to think differently:

• Get a pen and paper. Take only three seconds to look

around the room and remember everything that’s red. Then take only a few seconds to write a list of everything you remember that’s red. Finish this step before continuing.

• Now write down everything that is blue. Chances are that like most people, we won’t remember the blue things nearly as well because we weren’t looking for them. We see what we look for, and that’s as much an asset as a shortcoming.

Training the brain to be more positive takes time, but it’s a priceless opportunity to change our perspective and become happier.

Brad Aronson, a tech entrepreneur and investor, is the author of HumanKind: Changing the World One Small Act At a Time.

Connect at BradAronson.com.

Three-Step, One-Minute Mind and Body Reset

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lose your eyes and give yourself one full minute. This can be done anywhere, but allow yourself to be undisturbed (extending a bathroom break is a great option).

Step One: Take a deep breath, inhaling for the count of three. Hold for three. Then exhale for the count of three. Repeat this breathing technique three times. Then return to normal breathing.

Step Two: Remain with your eyes closed and imagine your favorite peaceful place to be. Let your mind sink into seeing that place and being in your incredibly special and sacred space. Allow your mind to wander deeply into that space and take time to look all around you. What do you see on your left and on your right? What is behind you and above you? What do you see? Where are you?

What does the environment look like?

Mountains? Water? Fields? Flowers? Are you alone? Are there any animals around you? What does it sound like? Allow your mind to focus on what you are hearing?

Whispering winds, trickling water, or perhaps crashing waves at the shoreline?

What does this space feel like? What is the temperature? Is it warm and soft or cool and refreshing?

Now inhale and breathe deeply and what do you smell? Allow the scents to gently waft through the air and mingle with the images of your favorite special and peaceful place. Take a moment to truly be in this space, allowing for all your senses to be in this moment—see, hear, smell, taste and touch. Relish the joy of being completely present and there in your picture-perfect, peaceful, magical place.

Step Three: Take a deep, cleansing inhale of breath, then exhale. Say thank you for this amazing visit and slowly open your eyes, where you return refreshed and ready to move forward.

When one is stressed or experiencing strain, tension and emotional unrest, a significant change happens to one’s breathing pattern, which is generally increased to a fast-shallow pace. This automatic response hinders the amount of oxygen that the brain is receiving, which can easily inhibit reactions and the decision-making processes in that moment.

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By allowing yourself to concentrate on your breathing, you are naturally slowing the process, resetting your physical body, and allowing for more oxygen to replenish areas as needed. Taking a minute to concentrate on your breathing and then focusing on your beautiful, peaceful place provides for a complete internal and external reset.

This mind and body reset, along with the increased oxygen, allows for greater insight and amazing possibilities for those that are waiting for your return. You are welcome to visit as often as you like and make changes to your picture-perfect destination at any time.

Rev. Judi Weaver is an ordained minister, channel and international professional certified healer with 25 years of experience. She is also a published author and the founder of Heart 4 Souls, a nonprofit dedicated to spiritual development. For more information or to connect with her, visit SpiritualServices. online. See listing, page 38.

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conscious eating

Vinegars are one of Bellebuono’s go-to methods to incorporate herbs into a diet, infusing fresh or dried herbs into red wine or apple cider vinegar for salad dressings and other uses. “Vinegar is great at extracting minerals from herbs and making them more bioavailable,” she says.

Drying herbs does not diminish their medicinal properties, but rather concentrates their essence, as it removes excess water, according to Bellebuono.

“Dried and powdered herbs are a great way to preserve the garden harvest and add herbs into everyday dishes. You can throw a teaspoon of turmeric, a wonderful anti-inflammatory herb, in spaghetti sauce or oatmeal, and you won’t even notice it,” she says.

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Best Herbal Buddies

SPICE UP HEALTH Using Herbs for Flavor and Medicine

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erbs add lush flavor to all kinds of dishes, and they are culinary friends that bring the benefits of helping to restore and maintain health. “Food is medicine, and herbs bring out the medicinal properties of food,” says Kami McBride, of Sebastopol, California, author of The Herbal Kitchen: Bring Lasting Health to You and Your Family with 50 Easy-to-Find Common Herbs and Over 250 Recipes. “The spice rack is a relic from another time when we knew how to use herbs and spices to optimize health and to digest our food.”

To get a medicinal dose of an herb, consider making teas, vinegar extracts or pestos, says Brittany Wood Nickerson, the Conway, Massachusetts, author of The Herbalist’s Kitchen: Delicious, Nourishing Food for Lifelong Health and Well-Being. “Parsley, for example, is a nutrient- and vitamin-rich herb. If you garnish with parsley, you won’t get a significant amount of vitamin C, as you would if you make a pesto from it.”

Salads can also pack a healthy dose of herbs into a meal, says Martha’s Vineyard resident Holly Bellebuono, an herbalist and author of The Healing Kitchen: Cooking with Nourishing Herbs for Health, Wellness, and Vitality. “So many herbs, including violets, mints and red clover, can just be tossed fresh into a salad, offering both fiber and minerals.”

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While Mediterranean herbs like oregano and basil are often at the front of the spice rack, Nickerson also suggests lesser-used herbs such as sour sumac, anise-accented tarragon and versatile, yet often discarded orange peels, which can be added to soups along with fennel seed and bay leaves for a complex flavor. Thyme is another of Nickerson’s favorites, a hearty herb for fall dishes that’s also a powerful antifungal and aids with digestion, lung health and detoxification.

While some may think of parsley as a garnish, “It offers incredible freshness and livens up almost anything,” says Nickerson. “I use it as a vegetable and make a salad of its leaves or add handfuls of it into a quiche. Parsley is loaded with vitamins and minerals, and has detoxification properties.” Adding it near the end of cooking maintains its vibrant flavor and color, she notes.

McBride loves versatile herbs like mint and coriander that can be used in sweet and savory dishes with antimicrobial properties that help fight colds and flu. She also keeps salt shakers on the table filled with spices like cardamom, an antibacterial, anti-spasmotic and expectorant, to sprinkle onto beverages and dishes. Bellebuono also recommends infusing honey with herbs such as sage or oregano that support the immune system.

Herbal-Aided Digestion

All herbs, whether leafy, green culinary herbs or spices like coriander and clove, are carminative, meaning they help digest food, McBride says. “Digestion can use up to 40 percent of your day’s energy, which is why you often get a nap attack after a big meal. Every meal needs a carminative, even if it’s just black pepper, which is one of the problems with most fast food.”

Pungent and bitter herbs, in particular, support digestion and absorption of nutrients and make them more bioavailable, says Nickerson: “Activating the taste buds dedicated to sensing bitter stimulates the digestive system.” A salad of bitter greens, for example, can help prepare digestion of a heavier meal to come, whereas a post-meal aperitif can help with digesting the food afterward.

“It absolutely adds up when you add small doses of herbs to your meals every day,” McBride advises. “Many Americans suffer from gastrointestinal inflammation from modern diets and lifestyles, and herbs can help reverse that. Your gut gets a little healing every day.”

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Some Herbal-Aided Delights of the fruit, just inside the membranes.

Leave the sections whole or cut them into bite-size pieces.

Toast the pumpkin seeds in a skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until they are lightly browned, have puffed up and begin to pop—4 to 7 minutes.

Combine the oil, lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, shallot, tarragon and salt in a bowl and whisk together. Stir in any grapefruit juice that may have puddled on the cutting board while sectioning the fruit.

Pour the dressing over the spinach. If any dressing is left over, it will keep in the fridge for up to a week. Toss the spinach well, then add the grapefruit and pumpkin seeds and toss gently again to combine.

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Preheat the oven to 325° F. While the oven is heating, pull apart the chive blossoms, removing the central stem and plucking the tiny purple florets.

Set the baguette in the hot oven and bake for 7 to 10 minutes, until the edges are crispy, but not browned.

Meanwhile, combine the feta in a bowl with the mint, minced chives and chive florets. Add enough of the oil to moisten then season with salt and pepper to taste.

Recipe and photo from Recipes from the Herbalist’s Kitchen by Brittany Wood Nickerson.

The floral notes of tarragon in the dressing and the juicy, sour grapefruit invigorate the senses and wake up the digestive processes.

Yields: 4 to 6 servings

Mix well.

8 oz spinach (about 4 packed cups) 1 large or 2 medium-size grapefruits ½ cup pumpkin seeds Dressing ½ cup olive oil 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1 Tbsp white wine vinegar 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1 Tbsp finely minced shallot 1 tsp finely chopped tarragon Pinch of salt Tear the spinach into bite-size pieces, if necessary, and place in a large bowl.

Cut the top and bottom off the grapefruit so that the flesh of the fruit is exposed so it sits flat on a cutting board. Cut the peel and pith from the fruit using a sharp knife or vegetable peeler.

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Mint and Feta Bruschetta with Chive Blossoms Yields: 4 servings as an appetizer ½ cup fresh chive blossoms (can be substituted with other edible flowers or left out) 1 French baguette ½ lb feta cheese, crumbled, or a vegan alternative 1 cup chopped fresh mint ½ cup minced chives (can be substituted with scallions) 2-4 Tbsp olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Remove the baguette from the oven and slice along the diagonal. Arrange on a platter with 1 to 2 tablespoons of the bruschetta mixture on each slice. Drizzle with a little more oil and serve.

Note: For the bread to be crisp throughout rather than soft on the inside and crispy on the outside, slice it on the diagonal to start with, brush each piece with olive oil and bake on a baking sheet at 325° F for 5 to 7 minutes until crispy.

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Cilantro Pesto Yields: about ½ cup 2 Tbsp (heaping) walnuts 2 cups packed cilantro leaves and stems (one large bunch) 2 garlic cloves 2 Tbsp olive oil Salt and freshly ground pepper Soak the walnuts overnight in enough water to cover them. (This makes them easier to digest and helps remove some of the bitterness in the skin.)

Drain and rinse the walnuts. Combine them with the cilantro, garlic, oil and salt to taste, and a few grinds of pepper in a food processor. Blend until smooth.

Taste and adjust the seasonings as necessary. The pesto will keep for 5 to 7 days in the fridge or for 6 months or more in the freezer.

Recipe and photo from Recipes from the Herbalist’s Kitchen by Brittany Wood Nickerson.

Natural Awakenings recommends using organic, non-GMO (genetically modified) and non-bromated ingredients whenever possible.

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NATIVE TREES Beauty and Purpose in the Landscape

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here’s an old proverb that says, “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.”

Intended as a metaphor for taking positive action in our lives, the proverb also applies literally. Native trees are important to include in our landscapes, and since they take time to grow, there’s no time like the present to introduce them. In addition to the glorious benefits of shade that shields us and our air conditioning bills from the heat of the sun, trees make oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide; provide habitat for birds, insects and small mammals; and add beauty and interest to our landscapes.

The first consideration when selecting a new tree is the habitat into which it will be placed. Certain trees are tolerant of salt spray from the ocean, while others are not. Trees also vary in their preferred soil type and ability to withstand high winds. Next, determine whether seasonal leaf or seed drop would be problematic. For example, in a smaller yard, the large leaves of a sycamore or spikey seed pods of the sweetgum may prove too messy.

Then, consider the height and circumference of the tree when it matures to ensure it will fit safely within the available space and not interfere with powerlines, roof lines or property boundaries.

Third, account for the extent of a mature tree’s roots, which will be at least as wide as the mature canopy, if not wider. It’s important to do this because growing roots can interfere with underground plumbing, home and swimming pool foundations, and patio or deck areas. Finally, define the most important objectives for a new tree, such as curb appeal provided by spring flowers or unique leaf shape; shade; food for birds and other wildlife; or hosting caterpillar species to increase butterfly diversity.

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Sunlight shines through the branches of a mature oak tree in the author’s back yard.

For curb appeal, consider flatwoods plum (Prunus umbellata), eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis) or white fringe tree (Chionanthus virginicus). These attractive trees also provide nectar for pollinators when in bloom. It’s hard to beat any of Florida’s big, beautiful oak trees for shade, and we have a number of native varieties, including bluejack, Chapman’s, myrtle, runner, sand live and turkey oak. Red mulberry (Morus rubra) is an excellent choice for providing food for wildlife, or ourselves. Sparkleberry (Vaccinium arboreum) is another interesting tree with white blooms, fall color, and berries for wildlife. Female yaupon holly (Ilex vomitoria) trees produce attractive red berries eaten by birds. The evergreen leaves of yaupon can be dried and made into a wonderful caffeinated tea filled with antioxidants. The weeping yaupon is an attractive specimen tree, and all are female, which guarantees berries for winter birds. Some native trees serve as a host plant for butterflies, including wild lime (Zanthoxylum fagara) and Hercules-club (Zanthoxylum clava-herculis). It’s important to know the Latin names of desired trees when shopping to confirm that the native variety is being sold.

Purchasing trees when they are smaller helps ensure they will adapt to the conditions in which they are planted, and also provides cost savings. Whether looking to establish a tree canopy or augment a landscape with understory trees, there are native varieties available to suit any Florida yard. Visit PlantRealFlorida. org to find a local native nursery that can assist with tree selection, planting and care.

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 an active member 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. See ad, this page.

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below 30 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL) were 45 percent more likely to test positive for the coronavirus and 95 percent more likely to be hospitalized, Israeli researchers found. Getting three 30-minute sessions of sun exposure a week and eating D-fortified foods raise levels, and supplementing with up to 2,000 international units daily is generally considered safe.

Natural Antivirals

Help in Staying Strong and Healthy

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Zinc: “Zinc throws a wrench in the viral replication machine and helps fight infections by boosting the production of antibodies,” says Nicole DeMasi, an integrative dietitian nutritionist in Los Angeles. Zinc lozenges may ward off the coronavirus in the upper respiratory tract.

The recommended dosage is 15 to 30 milligrams (mg) a day for up to two weeks.

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n these sobering times, we must use every weapon in our arsenal against invasive viruses, including often-overlooked natural remedies with antiviral properties. As is also the case with pharmaceutical agents, natural approaches have not been shown to stop an aggressive virus in its tracks, but they may ameliorate symptoms. “Nutrition and supplementation are unlikely to prevent an infection, but they may help prevent the infection from becoming symptomatic or severe,” explains Leo Galland, M.D., a global leader in functional medicine and author of Power Healing: Use the New Integrated Medicine to Heal Yourself.

Eating healthy foods, sleeping seven to nine hours a night and exercising at least 150 minutes a week are also key in fortifying our natural defenses against viruses. Steps still necessary for COVID19 protection include hand-washing, mask-wearing, social distancing and sterilizing objects and surfaces.

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Baseline Protectors

Scientists report that some vitamin and mineral deficiencies appear to be linked to poor COVID-19 outcomes, while adequate levels help combat other viruses. ConsumerLab.com, which provides comprehensive research overviews and information on nutritional products, lists these natural supplements as potential aids against COVID-19, although at this early stage, none have been proven to work: Vitamin D: According to Galland, vitamin D “stimulates your immune system to produce factors called defensins and cathelicidins that kill viruses.” People with levels

Vitamin C: A cup of orange juice, tomato juice or a kiwi supplies most of the minimum recommended intake of vitamin C, a vital supplement for white blood cells that fight viral infections. Supplementing with 1,000 mg daily is also safe. Intravenous megadoses are being studied for critically ill COVID-19 patients, but no evidence exists so far that higher levels prevent infections, reports ConsumerLab.com.

Potassium: A critical antiviral mineral and electrolyte, low levels of potassium were found in 61 percent of 175 Chinese patients hospitalized with COVID-19, making them more prone to heart damage, reports the Journal of the American Medical Association. Foods that boost levels include potatoes, squash, lentils, spinach, avocados, bananas and raisins.

Supplemental Supporters

When choosing supplements proven to be effective, “Much of what we know and can apply is based on our previous research

Learn More Coronavirus Handbook by Leo Galland, M.D.: A comprehensive look from an integrative physicianat coronavirus mechanisms, nutritional strategies and supplements. DrGalland.com/coronavirus-protection-protocol Coronavirus Information Center: Up-to-date information on natural remedies and nutritional supplements. ConsumerLab.com/coronavirus

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on viruses of the past,” says Monisha Bhanote, M.D., an integrative physician in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. Here are some good choices.

Licorice Root Extract: This herb contains a substance called glycyrrhizin that makes it hard for a virus to attach to and invade a cell and hinders its ability to replicate, slowing the spread from one cell to another. Chinese doctors used it with other traditional herbs to combat COVID-19, and studies have shown it effective against an earlier coronavirus, as well as against HIV, herpes, viral hepatitis and respiratory infections. For dosage, follow package directions. People with high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, kidney disease or low potassium levels are advised against its use.

Astragalus: Known as huang qi, astragalus “is one of the most powerful herbs used in Chinese medicine for people with weakened immune systems,” says Tsao-Lin Moy, a New York City acupuncturist and herbalist. It’s best taken as a hot or cold tea using tea bags or the root itself.

Andrographis: This herb has long been used for colds and throat infections in China and India, and may prevent flu viruses from binding to cells. In a Swedish study, flu patients that took an andrographis extract along with Siberian ginseng recovered more quickly with fewer complications than those given a U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved flu medication. Because of its potency, it’s best to consult a health practitioner to avoid interactions. The recommended dosage is 400 mg twice a day.

Fightin’ Foods

To lower the inflammation linked to poor viral outcomes, integrative physician Monisha Bhanote, M.D., recommends a predominantly whole foods diet with at least five to seven servings of vegetables and two to three servings of fruit a day.

Quercetin-rich foods, such as apples, onions, broccoli, raspberries, parsley and celery are especially important, she says, because the bioflavonoid enhances zinc’s antiviral actions: “It functions as a zinc ionophore, chelating zinc and transporting it into the cell cytoplasm.” Quercetin can also be taken as a supplement in doses ranging between 500 and 1,000 mg daily.

Garlic has potent antiviral and antibacterial properties, and can be cooked into food, eaten raw in salads and dressings or obtained from capsules of allicin, the active component.

Green tea has epigallocatechin gallate, a compound with “a wide range of antiviral activity, especially in the early stages of infection, by preventing viral attachment and entry into the cell,” says Bhanote. Aim for three to five cups a day.

Ronica O’Hara is a Denver-based health writer. Connect at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

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Melatonin: Known best as the hormone that regulates sleep, melatonin also supports antiviral immunity and helps control inflammation in viral infections. A study of 11,672 people tested for COVID-19 found that those taking supplemental melatonin were less likely to test positive, and a clinical study is underway to see if 2 mg a day helps protect healthcare workers. Typical dosages range from 0.3 to 3 mg.

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n the midst of any cold and flu season, or in our current pandemic, it is easy to feel overwhelmed and even helpless in the face of all the germs that mean us harm. All of a sudden, shopping carts and door handles start to look like potential enemies.

The good news is that there is so much we can do to protect ourselves and our families. Some of it is good-sense hygiene, such as washing hands frequently and avoiding crowds when infections are peaking. Some of it is fresh air, exercise and wholesome food.

This helps build strong bodies. And some of it is supplementing with clinically proven nutrients that can boost immune system function and strengthen our defenses.

We all know vitamin C is important for both preventing and recovering from infections, but some may not be aware that vitamin D also plays a crucial role in our body’s ability to fight off pathogens (germs), whether they are bacteria or viruses. Vitamin A has direct anti-viral activity, vitamin E boosts levels of immune system cells that attack invaders, and selenium improves the strength of our immune response. The mineral zinc not only is required for white blood cells to destroy invaders, it is essential for the thymus gland (source of immune system T-cells) to function.

One caveat: Choose zinc glycinate, which is chelated, meaning bound to the amino acid glycine, for much better absorption.

At a time when we want our immune system to be at its best, it is important to make sure that we have optimal amounts of these nutrients on board every day. This is a time when average is not good enough.

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of modification I do with them is endless,” says Ramat, who underscores the importance of listening to the body. “I learned the hard way 17 years ago when I first became a teacher. I am gentle with myself if I am unable to do a pose and embrace the modification. I go deeper in my poses now than when I was younger.”

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Freedom Through Support

Yoga for Every Body Adaptive Ways Ease Pain and Immobility

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aming chronic pain, restoring energy reserves, improving heart health and relieving symptoms of depression and anxiety are only a few of the science-backed perks of spending time on a yoga mat. However, misconceptions about this ancient practice can make yoga seem intimidating for individuals that could benefit the most from it.

Adaptive yoga, designed for people challenged by injury, chronic pain, autoimmune disease or debilitating conditions like multiple sclerosis, can foster perhaps unexpected gains through the use of props, chairs, wall space and even countertops. From wheelchair-bound veterans to seniors with compromised balance, adaptive yoga offers new horizons for achieving well-being.

Yoga’s gentle influence goes beyond physical benefits. A 2017 British study published in the Journal of Pain Research found people with spinal cord injuries that took sitting yoga classes twice a week for six weeks were less depressed, more self-

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compassionate and more mindfully in the moment than those in a control group.

Empowerment, Not Perfection “Yoga is for any body, no matter the size, shape or color. It’s not about designer clothing, athletic ability, talents or perfection in the pose. Adaptive yoga is a movement to change this misconception and mitigate the anxiety to try yoga,” says Mindy Eisenberg, a Detroit-area certified yoga therapist and author of Adaptive Yoga Moves Any Body: Created for Individuals with MS and Neuromuscular Condition and the accompanying Adaptive Yoga Cards. For Eisenberg, the focus is about the internal experience, healing and most of all, “the sense of joy that comes from a regular practice.”

Ora Ramat, owner of the Wagging Tail Yoga Studio, in Bethel, New York, witnesses remarkable, everyday mastery in her students through adapted poses. “Many of my students are 40 to 95 years young, and the range

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“Our students have a wide range of health conditions including spina bifida, arthritis, MS, cerebral palsy, Parkinson’s disease, fibromyalgia, stroke, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, paraplegia, epiphyseal dysplasia, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, chronic back pain and more,” says Miranda McCarthy, CEO of Wavelength VR (WavelengthVR.com), a healthcare company that produces a library of sciencesupported content for pain management without medication. The London-based creator of Adaptive Yoga LIVE, which offers seated online classes, knows firsthand how yoga can change lives.

“Until I found adaptive yoga, I felt like I was constantly at war with my body,” she says. Diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at the age of 2 and the youngest recipient of bilateral hip replacement surgery in the U.S., McCarthy thought she knew her body inside and out. After 40 surgeries and decades of rehabilitation and medication, she went through a radical shift in perspective.

“When I discovered adaptive yoga, I soon realized my relationship with my body had only just begun.”

Eisenberg highlights the internal process that adaptive yoga can catalyze: “The energy and sensation that yoga students feel on the inside is much more important than what the pose looks like on the outside.” Items such as chairs, blocks, straps, blankets and bolsters are used to make traditional postures more accessible to those with physical challenges and to ensure safety. “Using props is not a sign of weakness or inferiority. We even use ambulatory devices such as a cane as a prop.

Those who require assistive devices cease to see them as a hindrance. In fact, they become an accessory,” says Eisenberg.

For McCarthy, the biggest takeaway is simple, yet profound self-acceptance. “I no longer judge myself or compare myself to

able-bodied people. I gained a newfound love for my body and a love for myself.”

Eisenberg affirms, “It’s exciting to realize that our bodies are so much more capable than we thought, and we learn that we are not defined by our individual disease or limitations. As my teacher Jon Kabat-Zinn says, ‘As long as you are breathing, there is more right with you than wrong.’”

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learn resilience due to the current climate of hostility and racism, the inherent disadvantages in education and household income they are born into and hostile, crime-infested neighborhoods where they live,” says Damon Nailer, a Monroe, Louisiana, motivational speaker and author of Living, Loving, Leading. For children in all circumstances, he says, it’s important to “teach them that setbacks, failures, losses and adversity help you to learn, grow and become stronger.”

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Raising Resilient Kids How to Help Them Bounce Back

by Ronica O’Hara

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n these turbulent times, children need to know how to confidently weather and deal with changes no matter what life hands them, say many psychologists. Studies show that when kids are resilient—having the ability to recover quickly from difficulties—they are less fearful and anxious, more confident and empathetic, and better able to handle cataclysmic events like 9/11.

Resilience can help them deal creatively with everything from cyberbullying to societal change. A Florida Atlantic University study of 1,204 children found that those that agreed with such statements as, “I can deal with whatever comes my way,” “I am not easily discouraged by failure,” and, “Having to cope with stress makes me stronger,” were less likely to be bullied in person or online and better able to cope when it occurred.

Resilience can be taught and learned at any stage in a child’s life, studies suggest. Some useful strategies include:

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Let them know they’re loved and supported. One stable, committed relationship with a supportive adult such as a parent, grandparent, aunt, teacher or coach is what a child needs to be resilient, according to research from Harvard’s Center for the Developing Child. This can be particularly important for children raised in lessthan-ideal circumstances. “It is absolutely critical for African-American children to

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Make resilience a household word.

When San Diego child psychologist Bruce Thiessen’s daughter Kassidy was 4, he’d pretend to be the wolf in The Three Little Pigs, howling, “I’ll huff and I’ll puff and I’ll blow your house down!”

She would reply, “Go ahead! I’ll rebuild it tougher and stronger!”

It was his way of embedding resilience in her, which he and his wife Roxie have reinforced with books, movies and songs. “Making the theme of resilience dominant in multiple activities will make an enduring, indelible impression on your child,” he says.

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Be a good example. “The most important thing to cultivate resilience, mindfulness and any other emotions really, is for parents to practice and model these things themselves,” says Christopher Willard, Ph.D., a Harvard lecturer and author of Raising Resilience: The Wisdom and Science of Happy Families and Thriving Children. Adults need to bounce back from setbacks, whether it’s a social media mistake or a lost job, and find ways to reframe what happened in a positive light.

To convey that attitude to a child, ask at dinner or bedtime, “What was the rose in your day? The thorn? What did you learn? What would you do differently next time?” The parent can model responses to these questions by sharing their own rose and thorn.

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Let them figure things out. “As tempting as it may be to step in every time you see your children

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Teach thankfulness. Feelings of gratitude bolster resilience, studies show. For example, college students that performed gratitude-inducing exercises reported feeling better able to handle academic challenges. “Teach your child to look for the gift within every problem,” advises C.J. Scarlet, author of Heroic Parenting: An Essential Guide to Raising Safe, Savvy, Confident Kids.

“That’s often hard to do in the midst of challenges, but just knowing there will be a gift found at some point can help your child to ride out the storm with greater patience and confidence.”

Ronica O’Hara is a Denver-based health writer. Connect at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

Resilience is Just a Deep Breath Away Mindful Means to Resilience Bounce-Back Breathing

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struggling, allowing them to figure things out on their own builds resilience,” says Katie Lear, a Davidson, North Carolina, therapist specializing in childhood anxiety. “On the flip side, when a parent hovers or immediately steps in to solve a child’s problem, the child may interpret that behavior as, ‘I don’t trust you to be able to do this without help.’” Asking a child how they plan to solve a problem rather than questioning why the problem happened in the first place is a way to teach them creative problem-solving, advises Lynn Lyons, a Concord, New Hampshire, psychotherapist and co-author of Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents.

Mindfulness—being in the moment without judgment—has been linked to youthful resilience, numerous studies show, perhaps because it allows a child to take a deep, calming breath in the midst of a trying event. “Mindfulness training really does create new brain connections that boost resilience to stress,” says Christopher Willard, a Harvard lecturer and author of Growing Up Mindful. When children learn mindfulness, he says, they “can better self-regulate their emotions, and stress is less likely to overwhelm them and lead to mental health issues like anxiety or depression.” Getting a child started on mindfulness can be as simple as teaching them a breathing exercise.

Chocolate breathing: Imagine you are holding up a mug of hot chocolate. Breathe in through your nose like you are smelling it, then exhale through your mouth like you are cooling it off. Repeat for a minute or two.

Bumblebee breathing: Sitting comfortably, breathe in through your nose for a

count of four. Exhale, making a buzzing or humming sound. Repeat 10 or more times.

Mountain breathing: While inhaling through your nose, raise your arms high

above your head and bring your palms together, imagining you are as high as a mountain. Then ground your feet into the floor, imagining roots going deep into the earth.

Exhale through your mouth while lowering your palms together in front of your chest.

Repeat several times.

Count breathing: Closing your eyes and sitting quietly, count “one” to yourself as you exhale. With the next exhale, count “two” and so on up to “five,” start back at one again, and repeat for at least five minutes.

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Finding the Right Tune for Pets

Music Calms the Animal Soul

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ometimes it takes a little dog to bring about a big truth, as Cheryl Christine, a professional musician and composer in Ridgeland, South Carolina, learned. “I was playing the piano at a party and the owners had a hyper little dog. After a while, I started playing some of the music from my CD and the dog stopped, turned around and came up to me, and just sat there and listened. The owners were shocked.”

The mood of dogs and cats can be improved by hearing the right kind of tunes, but it’s important to choose their music wisely, because they are more highly attuned to sensory cues than humans.

Resounding Research The nicest notes for animals have been well studied, especially dogs. Colorado State University researchers found that auditory stimulation with music can be helpful or detrimental. Results of a study in the Journal of Veterinary Behavior suggest that dogs sleep more and bark less when they listen to classical music; and they shake more and rise to their feet when exposed to heavy metal music, possibly from nervousness.

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Patricia McConnell, Ph.D., a zoologist and certified applied animal behaviorist in Wisconsin, wrote her dissertation on the effect of different types of sounds upon working domestic animals.

“What is important is not whether the music is ‘classical’ or ‘heavy metal’, but whether it includes a set of acoustic features that appear to be universally associated with soothing or stimulating internal states,” states McConnell in her blog, TheOtherEndOfTheLeash.com.

McConnell explains that, “Pure tones and regular rhythms are associated with positive states.” On the other hand, harsh, noisy tones and irregular rhythms are linked with negative ones. She adds, “A tempo matching an animal’s resting heart rate (or respiration) tends to be calming.”

Composers and musicians are currently writing music specifically for animals with the aim of reducing stress from noise or separation, assisting with healing, controlling overeating and soothing irritability.

Compositions for Cats Christine was volunteering at a local animal shelter that played country music for the cats. “I wondered what

their reaction would be if I wrote some meditative music with different tones—beta/alpha waves—to present to them alternative sounds,” she says. She composed some music and experimented with it in the cat room, noticing that the animals reacted positively to certain tones. That eventually led to a CD for cats, and then one for dogs, with the proceeds donated to the ASPCA and the Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation, in New York City.

Harmonies for Hounds The Rescue Animal MP3 Project, an organization that has donated free MP3 players filled with music to more than 1,420 animal shelters and sanctuaries, was founded by Pamela Fisher, a holistic veterinarian in North Canton, Ohio.

Calmer animals are more likely to be adopted, and the music is designed to provide a relaxed environment for animals so they can better cope with stressful housing conditions. The MP3s contain a variety of music and artists, including selections like Canine Lullabies, by Terry Woodford, therapeutic music expert; Pet Calm, Pet Healing, by hypnotherapist Rick Collingwood; and Harp Music to Soothe the Savage Beast,

by Alianna Boone, who states, “The structure of the harp is considered to be the most healing instrument next to the human voice.”

Pet owners may need to listen more closely. “We so often focus on other aspects of their environment—Is their dog bed comfy? Does it look pretty to us?—and fail to attend to the impact of sound on our dog’s environment (not to mention our own),” writes McConnell about new animal-music studies.

There are many melodic medleys for pet parents, but buyer beware. “If you’re to spend your money on this, make sure you are looking at music backed by research,” advises Christine.

For more information, visit Cheryl Christine.com.

Julie Peterson writes about wellness for people, animals and the environment.

Reach her at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com.

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Sandra Marinella on the Healing Power of Writing Our Stories

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n award-winning teacher and author of The Story You Need to Tell: Writing to Heal from Trauma, Illness, or Loss, Sandra Marinella has empowered thousands of people to use stories, poems and journal writing to find greater well-being and resilience in their lives.

Prompted by a breast cancer diagnosis and her own journal, she helps people connect with their truth and move beyond entrenched negative emotions and thoughts.

What is the power of story and personal writing?

We all have stories in our minds that play over and over again. They define who we are. In recent years, neuroscience has led us to this powerful understanding that we are quite flexible as human beings. After we become conscious of our stories and how we’re using them in our lives, we can rework and reframe them, and choose to see them in a positive or better light. We can change and grow our stories to become better people with greater well-being.

How do we get unstuck from playing out stories in our minds?

A story that keeps looping, one that you are obsessed with, is generally being re-

played in the emotional centers, or right side, of your brain, and you don’t have much control over it. To get unstuck, you need to voice this story and complete it.

Writing it down and sifting through it later can help. Once you do this, you can be logical and choose how you’re going to interpret, frame and live with it.

In the book, I talk about Chris, whose sister was homeless and died. He was struggling with that story. It was going around in his mind, over and over, all the time.

He was in pain and grieving from the loss of his sister. It took him a while before he decided to rewrite the story as fiction, telling it in the way he wished it had come out. In the process, he was able to better understand his loss, make peace with it and set it free.

How do we edit our stories while remaining grounded in reality?

We do not want to lie to ourselves. We want to know our truth, but there is so much wisdom in what we call “positive illusions”. If we can choose to take a hard story and see it in a very positive way, we can find threads of it that we can weave through our truth, and let that help us grow and make our vision of our story better.

If we don’t tell others or write our stories, can they harm us?

Yes. I think they can, but I don’t want to underestimate the value of silence. When we are facing trauma, we need space and time and silence to be able to wrap our heads around the hard things that are happening to us. But then, breaking the silence is cathartic. It releases the pain. It helps us establish not only that we have the pain, but how we can bear it. Later, we can come back to those words and reflect on them—that’s when we come to understand more about where we are, what we think, what we feel and how we can move forward and rewrite and regrow our stories in positive ways.

Do you have any recommendations for those suffering in these trying times?

I’ve interviewed many war veterans, and they said that when they were out in the midst of warfare, they had to put their thoughts and emotions on hold so that they could move forward and be strong.

That’s why many of them were falling apart with PTSD afterwards. I also interviewed a few soldiers who carried journals into war and found it extremely helpful to be able to scream, yell and release their words into them. We should be giving all healthcare workers journals and online support on how to write and how to take care of themselves. Counseling and therapy are wonderful, and I wish we could provide it to everybody all the time, but we can’t; and journal writing, or any kind of therapeutic writing, is such a wonderful backup for a human being to have when they are struggling. Keeping a pandemic journal might prove to be not only a healthy choice for our times, but a treasure historically for our grandchildren.

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calendar of events THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 Transcendental Meditation – Noon. Introductory talk by video teleconference. The TM technique is a uniquely simple, natural, effortless procedure that is scientifically proven to reduce stress, maximize mental clarity and improve health. This video conference gives all the information needed to make an informed decision about learning the TM technique.

Register: 904-375-9517 or Jacksonville@TM.org.

Kundalini Yoga and Meditation – 6-7:30pm.

Also Sept 10, 24 & Oct 1. Offered in-person and livestream. Join Shannon MacDonald, spiritual healer, as she guides you on a journey within. When challenges come, the practice of yoga and meditation gives you the tools to help you unite with deeper peace, higher awareness and greater joy. Continued practice can help you move beyond limiting habits, behaviors, and obstacles so you can truly enjoy your best life. $10 prepaid online. No walk in’s. The Karma Castle 1437 N US Hwy 1, Ste C8, Ormond Bch. Info: TheKarmaCastle.com/calendar.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 Meet Up Group – 6-8pm. Wanted like-minded people for open discussion and questions. Love donation. Mystical Expressions of Paradise, 1014 Reed Canal Rd, S Daytona. RSVP appreciated. 386274-0038. Facebook: Mystical ExpressionsLLC.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 Truth Beyond Your Imagination – Guidance and Channel Circle. Join to investigate the “Truth Beyond” Your Imagination. This is an exploration of communication, enlightenment experiences and techniques that will provide you with essential information to learn from, grow through and to unite, thereby elevating our community’s consciousness and expansion of your personal existence. $25.

Andrew Jackson Davis Bld, 1112 Stevens St, Cassadaga. Info: 386-503-4930. Rev.Judi.Weaver@ gmail.com.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Knee Pain Workshop – 5:30-6:30pm. What is your knee pain stopping you from doing? Learn about treatments for knee pain, good and bad stresses for the knee and injury prevention. Thomas Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 100 Professional Blvd, Daytona Bch. RSVP: 386-257-2672 Thomas PhysicalTherapy.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 How the Spirit World Interacts With Us In Our Daily Life – 2-3:30pm. $36. International Online class hosted by Foundation for Spiritual Knowledge.

Register: 407-247-7823 or ifsk.org.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 Meet Up Group – 6-8pm. Wanted like-minded people for open discussion and questions. Love donation. Mystical Expressions of Paradise, 1014 Reed Canal Rd, S Daytona. RSVP appreciated. 386274-0038. Facebook: Mystical Expressions LLC.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 Transcendental Meditation – 6:30pm. Introductory talk by video teleconference. The TM technique is a uniquely simple, natural, effortless procedure that

is scientifically proven to reduce stress, maximize mental clarity and improve health. This video conference gives all the information needed to make an informed decision about learning the TM technique.

Register: 904-375-9517 or Jacksonville@TM.org.

An Intimate Evening of Mediumship – 7-8:30pm.

Online Messages and Connections from The Spirit World with International Psychic and Mediums Carl Seaver & Dolores Rilho. This online only event is limited to 25 seats. Secure your seat by prepaying for your ticket at this link: CarlSeaver.com/eventsclasses. $45. Link and password provided once your ticket is reserved.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Discovery Yoga Teacher Training 2020-2021 – With Kim Friedman. This 200-hour program is designed to provide the training, practice, and teaching experience for yoga students to gain the skills and confidence necessary to become effective yoga instructors.

Graduates of this program will be eligible to register with the Yoga Alliance and use the registry mark, RYT (registered yoga teacher). Padma Yoga A Center for Yoga, Health and Wellness Studio, 5 Utility Dr, Ste 15, Palm Coast. Register: 386-225-4733.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Autism Mom Virtual Retreat – Sept 19-20. Twodays of mindful self-care. Body, mind, heart and soul healing focus with fellow Autism moms. Guest speaker: Dr. Pautz. Yoga class included. Hosted by Violett Counseling and Consulting Services. Register: 610-241-5114 or Debrav@ViolettCounseling AndConsulting.com.

Bob Ross Oil Painting with Julie – Different painting each month. $55/class (all supplies included).

Held at: Mystical Expressions of Paradise LLC, 1014 Reed Canal Rd, S Daytona. RSVP required: 651-448-0484 or PainterLadyusa@gmail.com. 386274-0038. Facebook: Mystical Expressions, LLC.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Autumn Equinox Alignment/Activation Meditation – 2-4pm. Join Rev. Judi Weaver/Grandmother Sun Spirit for this Autumn Soulabration. Call in the four corners, unify our heart vibrations, and journey deep within our souls for cleansing, healing, personal guidance and activation of your crystalline DNA. Bring an instrument if desired and a towel or yoga mat to lie on. $20. Ormond Bch. Preregistration required: 386-503-4930 or Rev.Judi.Weaver@ gmail.com. Info: SpiritualServices.online.

Transform Your Life: HEAL for Real Event – 7:30-9pm. Join Shannon MacDonald, spiritual healer for a special evening of uniting with your deepest peace, greatest joy, and highest healing potential. Harmonize, elevate, accept and liberate. Heal for real! Shannon’s events are known to provide life-changing revelations as attendees unite with the peaceful and harmonizing energy within divine love. $25 prepaid online. Space is limited. No walk in’s. The Karma Castle, 1437 N US Hwy 1, Ste C8, Ormond Bch. Info: TheKarmaCastle.com/calendar/.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 Intro to Ayurveda – 10am-1pm. In-studio and livestream. Six permitted in the studio; unlimited on livestream. This workshop offers an overview of the key elements of a balanced lifestyle including yoga, nutrition and simple tips for establishing a life of joy and creative purpose. Claudia “Karuna” Saucy, M.Ed, RYT-500. $45/person. $35/by 9/12.

Info: PadmaYogaOnline.com. Padma Yoga A Center for Yoga, Health and Wellness, 5 Utility Dr, Ste 15, Palm Coast. Info: 386-225-4733 How the Spirit World Interacts With Us In Our Daily Life – 2-3:30pm. $36. International Online class hosted by Foundation for Spiritual Knowledge.

Register: 407-247-7823 or ifsk.org.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 Virtual Heart4Souls Spiritual Guidance – 2pm.

Rev. Judy Weaver will provide an overall message that has been laid on her heart, followed by a live channeling session where universal light beings will provide guidance and answer your questions for spiritual wisdom and support you with the expansion of your soul. Questions or requests to hear from specific entities (God Source, Arch Angels, Masters, Spirit Guides, Lemurian’s, etc.) for session consideration. Preregister: Rev.Judi.Weaver@gmail.com.

Info: SpiritualServices.online or 386-503-4930.

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Foot Pain Workshop – 5:30-6:30pm. Learn to manage and relieve your foot pain. Naturally heal plantar fasciitis or foot pain and avoid braces, medications and injections. Thomas Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 100 Professional Blvd, Daytona Bch. RSVP: 386-257-2672. ThomasPhysical Therapy.com.

Rainbow Tuesday – Stock up and Save 20% on all regular priced items. Debbie’s Health Foods Port Orange, 3850 S Nova Rd. 386-763-7046; and Debbie’s Health Foods Orange City, 862 Saxon Blvd.

386-775-7002.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

Knee Pain Workshop – 5:30-6:30pm. What is your knee pain stopping you from doing? Learn about treatments for knee pain, good and bad stresses for the knee and injury prevention. Thomas Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 100 Professional Blvd, Daytona Bch. RSVP: 386-257-2672 Thomas PhysicalTherapy.com.

Healing Hands – 6pm. Last Fri. Enjoy amazing energy healing and an enlightening experience. $15 donation. Mystical Expressions of Paradise, 1014 Reed Canal Rd, S Daytona. RSVPs appreciated: 386-274-0038. Facebook: Mystical Expressions LLC.

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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 6 per live class; preregistration required. Also Livestream. Full opening in August, if safety permits. Padma Yoga, 5 Utility Dr, Ste 15, Palm Coast. 386-225-4733.

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.

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.

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.

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Reduce Blood Pressure and Heart Attacks With Better Gut Bacteria

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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Persephone Healing Arts Center is located at 485 6th Ave. N., in Jacksonville Beach.

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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.

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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 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.

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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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.

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.

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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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.

Combining Traditional, Integrative and Anthroposophic Medicine for Well-Being and Balance

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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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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.

Persephone Healing Arts Center is located at 485 6th Ave. N., in Jacksonville Beach.

To learn more, call 904-246-3583, visit DrPautz.com or join them for one of their monthly open houses. Join them on Facebook.

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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 Tradidion) – 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. Full opening in August, if safety permits. Padma Yoga, 5 Utility Dr, Ste 15, Palm Coast. 386-225-4733.

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.

monday Meditation Exploration – 7-8pm. With Mistia Deemer. Explore guided meditation mantra, mindfulness techniques, and transcendental meditation and breathing exercises for calm. Tools for increasing confidence and reducing stress and anxiety. Chakra balancing methods to remove blockages and balance energy. Workshops, classes and private instruction also available. $20. Mystical Expressions of Paradise LLC, 1014 Reed Canal Rd, S Daytona. 386-274-0038. RSVP required: 386-307-7644.

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.

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Hatha Movement – 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. Full opening in August, if safety permits. Padma Yoga, 5 Utility Dr, Ste 15, Palm Coast. 386-225-4733.

LVCY Chair Yoga – 11-12:30am. 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. Full opening in August, if safety permits. Padma Yoga, 5 Utility Dr, Ste 15, Palm Coast. 386-225-4733.

Shimmy Chic – 7-8pm. Shimmy into shape with this fun dance class. Padma Yoga, 5 Utility Dr, Ste 15, Palm Coast. 386-225-4733. Info: PadmaYogaOnline.com.

Mediumship Development and Practice Circle – 7-8:30pm. This practice circle is open to mediums that are able to exhibit prior mediumistic training or instruction. Email to confirm requirements. $20. Attend online. Contact for info: Carl@CarlSeaver.com.

See schedule at TheKarmaCastle.com/calendar.

Meditation Exploration – 7-8pm. With Mistia Deemer. Explore guided meditation mantra, mindfulness techniques, and transcendental meditation and breathing exercises for calm. Tools for increasing confidence and reducing stress and anxiety.

Chakra balancing methods to remove blockages and balance energy. $20. Mystical Expressions of Paradise, LLC, 1014 Reed Canal Rd, S Daytona.

RSVP required: 386-307-7644.

tuesday Gentle Hatha Yoga – 9am. $12. All levels. Mind Body Soul, 821 Canal St, New Smyrna Bch. 386410-2175.

Slow Vin – 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. Full opening in August, if safety permits. Padma Yoga, 5 Utility Dr, Ste 15, Palm Coast. 386-225-4733.

Tai Chi – 10-10:45am. With Lee Walker Shi Fu. $10/ drop-in or $40/monthly unlimited. Silva Dance Studio, 2355 S Ridgewood Ave, S Daytona. 386-405-4489.

Psychic Development Circle – 7-9pm. An ongoing circle with fun and exciting, yet challenging exercises offered each week. No experience necessary; all levels of development are welcome. $20. Attend online. Contact for info: Carl@CarlSeaver.com. See schedule at TheKarmaCastle.com/calendar.

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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. Full opening in August, if safety permits. Padma Yoga, 5 Utility Dr, Ste 15, Palm Coast. 386-225-4733.

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.

Book Study Group – 10-11:30am. Led by Rev. Nancy Saputro. Unity Community Church, 1001 S Ridgewood Ave, Edgewater. Info: 386-481-0890.

Divine Guidance Messages – 11am-4pm. Psychic channeled messages, crystal light healing, shamanic practitioner readings: $65/30min, $125/60min, $40/20min. Mini-reading. Walk-ins welcome.

Mystical Expressions of Paradise, 1014 Reed Canal Rd, S Daytona. Walk-ins or preregister: Rev.Judi.

Weaver@gmail.com. SpiritualServices.online.

Kundalini Yoga Class – 5-6:30pm. Pranayama, movement, mantras, meditation. Balance and strengthen glandular, nervous and muscular systems; expand lung capacity, purify blood, balance body, mind and soul. Padma Yoga, 5 Utility Dr, Ste 15, Palm Coast. PadmaYogaOnline.com.

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. Meditation and Energy Healing – 6:30-8pm.

Meditation and instruction; pranic healing offered to all; effective for any problem. Donation (free gift for newcomers). New Smyrna Meditation and Healing Center, 516 S Orange St, New Smyrna Bch. Kathy: 386-566-5677. PranicHealingnsb@gmail.com.

PranicHealingnsb.com.

An Evening of Bliss – 6:45-8pm. With Debra Pardee, AP. Learn the Bliss Meditation Technique.

Cedar Ridge Pointe, 2235 S Woodland Blvd, Ste 104, DeLand. 386-734-4126. AcuDebra.com.

Cassadaga Message Service – 7-9pm. Mediums give Spirit Greetings. $5 donation. Andrew Jackson Davis (Bookstore) Building, 1112 Stevens St, Cassadaga. Info: 386-228-2880.

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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. Full opening in August, if safety permits. Padma Yoga, 5 Utility Dr, Ste 15, Palm Coast. 386-225-4733.

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.

Kundalini Yoga and Meditation – 6-7:30pm.

Offered in-person and livestream. Join Shannon MacDonald, spiritual healer, as she guides you on a journey within. When challenges come, the practice of yoga and meditation gives you the tools to help you unite with deeper peace, higher awareness and greater joy. $10 prepaid online. No walk in’s. The Karma Castle 1437 N US Hwy 1, Ste C8, Ormond Bch. Info: TheKarmaCastle.com/calendar.

Know Thee as The Self: Ancient Wisdom Teachings – 7-9pm. Sacred music and enlightening videos will be included in this ongoing class; notebook suggested. Rev. Dr. Don Zanghi. Donation. Andrew Jackson Davis (Bookstore) Building, 1112 Stevens St, Cassadaga. Info: 386-228-2880.

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fulness techniques, and transcendental meditation and breathing exercises for calm. Tools for increasing confidence and reducing stress and anxiety.

Chakra balancing methods to remove blockages and balance energy. $20. Mystical Expressions of Paradise, LLC, 1014 Reed Canal Rd, S Daytona.

RSVP required: 386-307-7644.

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.

saturday Discovery (Kripalu Tradition) – 9-10:30am.

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. Full opening in August, if safety permits. 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. DaytonaFlea Market.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.

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.

Tea Charm Readings, Butterfly Readings, Meet Your Power Animal Sessions – Noon-4pm. By appointment. Spice of Life Herbs, 214 W Beresford Ave, DeLand. 386-734-0035.

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.

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.

Meditation Exploration – 1-2pm. With Mistia Deemer. Explore guided meditation mantra, mind-

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ACUPUNCTURE PHYSICIANS ACUPUNCTURE, NUTRITION & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE

Debra Pardee, AP, PhD Cedar Ridge Pointe 2235 S Woodland Blvd, Ste 104, DeLand 386-734-4126 • AcuDebra.com Specializing in sensitivities, nutritional counseling, homeopathy, herbal medicine, in a family practice clinic.

Acupuncture without needles is available for children. See ad, page 11.

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 17.

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 15.

I’ve always loved yoga because you get to connect to a deep religious truth while stretching your legs. ~Katya Zamolodchikova

Volusia / Flagler

Rosa Panos, AP, DOM, PT 397 Palm Coast Parkway SW #5 386-283-4655 • RPAcupunctureFL.com

VoFLNatural.com

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

28 years of medical experience combining Eastern & Western medicine. Acupuncture Physician, Physical Therapist and Diplomate of Oriental Medicine, Chine Medical University, Taiwan.

Integrative pain management, Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Acupoint Injections and Zyto Elite Scanning. See ad, page 8.

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 21.

ANGEL LIFE COACH

CBD PRODUCTS

PATRICIA ALTON

ACUPUNCTURE & PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTER

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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 6.

MYSTICAL EXPRESSIONS OF PARADISE, LLC

1014 Reed Canal Rd, S Daytona 386-274-0038 MysticalExpressionsOfParadise.com Facebook: @MysticalExpressionsLLC Open by appt. or Mon-Wed & FriSat 10am-4pm. Enjoy a surprising collections of natural stones/ crystals, sage/blends, incense, singing bowls, pendulums, runes, j e w e l r y, o rg a n i t e , c a n d l e s , tapestries, books, tarot cards & Unique Items. Healings, Readings, Reiki, Meditations, Painting & other events. For schedules/times See: In-store, Instagram or Facebook: @MysticalExpressionsofParadiseLLC.

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 17.

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 21.

COLON HYDROTHERAPY BEACHSIDE COLONICS

Lidia Nash 18 Bovard Ave Ste A, Ormond Beach 1655 Restarrick Ave, South Daytona 386-760-0035 Lidia@BeachsideColonics.com 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 DR STEVEN CHAMBERLAIN, DMD 2727 N Atlantic Ave, Ste 12 Daytona Beach • 386-677-8466

We offer biological dentistry, safe mercury removal protocols, biocompatible materials, detox programs, one-appointment porcelain crowns, veneers with whole-family progressive dentistry. For more information, visit iaomt.org.

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 11.

DERMATOLOGY – HOLISTIC VALERIE G DAVIS, MD

504 S Orange St, New Smyrna Beach 386-423-2218 • DavisDerm.com Valerie G Davis, MD, integrates holistic dermatology in the forms of homeopathy, herbal medicine and energy medicine. Her latest fields of study are ozone therapy and stem cell medicine. Davis also practices and teaches Twin Hearts meditation and Pranic healing at New Smyrna Meditation and Healing Center, next door to her office.

DIET & NUTRITION MARGO KING, PHD, DN

Debbie’s Health Foods Port Orange • 386-763-7046 Orange City • 386-775-7002 DebbiesHealthFoods.com Dr. Margo King is board certified by the American Alternative Medical Association and practitioner member of the American Holistic Health Association. Available for personal nutritional counseling.

See ads, page 2 and back cover.

When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive—to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love. ~Marcus Aurelius

ENERGY HEALING MARYANN BARRETT

Integrative Nurse Practitioner Earth, Body, Spirit Connections Energy Healing 407-982-0948 EarthBodySpiritConnections.com Maryann is skilled in the integration of multiple treatment modalities to create a holistic healing experience, focusing on stress reduction and the mind/ body experience..

NEW SMYRNA MEDITATION AND HEALING CENTER 516 S Orange St, New Smyrna Beach 386-689-6868 PranicHealingNSB.com

Learn simple techniques to live a happy and healthy life with a sharper mind. Pranic Healing often brings instant relief for acute and chronic conditions.

Free meditation and energy healing session every We d n e s d a y a t 6 : 3 0 p m . D r Valerie Davis teaches Twin Hearts meditation and Pranic healing. See ad, page 27.

GRAPHIC DESIGN/ ILLUSTRATION MY ART DEPARTMENT Wendy Wilson 386-775-7275 LoveToDrawW@gmail.com

Custom logo design, business cards and graphic layout, and illustration created just for you.

Tu t o r i n g i s a v a i l a b l e f o r beginners in Photoshop. Visit us on Facebook.

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 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 21.

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

Open Monday-Saturday, 10am5pm. Bob has been in business more than 39 years with specialties including: nonallergenic foods, energizing weight reduction, organic skin care, herbs and vitamins. Licensed Nutritional Counselor. #0000177.

HEATH’S NATURAL FOODS

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.

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.

NATURE’S GARDEN NATURAL HEALTH FOODS 2405 Enterprise Rd, Orange City 386-774-1222

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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HERBS – HOLISTIC

CARL SEAVER

SPICE OF LIFE HERBS

Carl@CarlSeaver.com CarlSeaver.com

214 Beresford Ave, DeLand 386-734-0035 SpiceOfLifeHerbs.net Open WednesdayFriday, 11am-5pm; Saturday, 11am-7pm.

Herb and vegetable plants, dried herbs, organic teas, Tea Forte, essential oils, skin care products, gemstones, jewelry, incense, oracle and tarot cards, books, CDs, dragons, fairies, reiki sessions and holistic classes.

Read our newsletter and calendar at SpiceOfHerbs. net. Like us on Facebook.

INSURANCE GREAT FLORIDA INSURANCE Cal Seibert, Agent 415 Dunlawton Ave, Ste 108 Port Orange • 386-256-4812

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 LIFE IS KETAFUL

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

See ad, page 8.

MEDICAL MARIJUANA WALK-IN MEDICAL MARIJUANA CLINICS 100 S Spring Garden Ave, DeLand 386-232-5599 631 Beville Rd, Daytona Beach 386-222-1667

Certified marijuana doctors. Get your medical marijuana card. 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. No appointment required. See ad, page 30.

Volusia / Flagler

Carl Seaver is an international psychic medium. His calling to become a medium has led him on an inspired journey to be the voice for our departed loved ones, as they lovingly remind us of their continuation of life after death, that they are not alone or suffering and that they are still very much a part of our lives, even after they are gone from our sight. Services include 1:1 private mediumship session, psychic readings, mediumship demonstration events (with audiences), private house parties and psychic/ mediumship development classes. All sessions are by appointment and are as effectively done over the phone as in person.

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 29.

PHYSICAL THERAPY THOMAS ORTHOPEDIC & SPORTS PHYSICAL THERAPY 100 Professional Blvd, Daytona Beach 386-257-2672 ThomasPhysicalTherapy.com

We are the movement experts, offering expert care for individuals seeking treatment, knowledge and guidance for a healthier, more active lifestyle.

Take an active role in your healing today. See ad, page 19.

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THE KARMA CASTLE

1437 N US Hwy 1, Ste C8, Ormond Beach TheKarmaCastle.com Psychic & Mediumship Development classes and workshops, Kundalini Yoga classes for all levels.

Mediumship Demonstrations, Group Meditations, and Spiritually oriented events. Private Psychic and Mediumship Readings with International Psychic & Medium, Carl Seaver. Healing Sessions and Meditation Instruction with Spiritual Healer, Shannon MacDonald. Hours by appointment. See website to schedule appointments, and view the Calendar for events. See ad, page 35.

PSYCHIC CHANNEL REV JUDI WEAVER

Heart 4 Souls Inc, Ormond Beach Rev.Judi.Weaver@gmail.com 386-503-4930 • Heart4Souls.com

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 GROOMING BARKLE N SHINE

1370 N US Hwy 1, Ste 201, Ormond Beach 386-256-4999 • BarkleNShine.com Lavender diffused, stateof-the art grooming salon features quality shampoo, ramped tubs and fullservice grooming appointments. Also offering doggy daycare and home pet sitting. See ad, page 29.

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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

SPAS BEACHFRONT INN & HOLISTIC SPA RETREAT

1104 S Oceanshore Blvd, Flagler Beach 386-439-4944 Connecting you holistically to nature’s bounty of minerals and exquisitely scented plant extracts. Spa services include reflexology, body treatments, wraps, facials, hands & feet.

Massage services include Swedish, deep tissue, Japanese hot stone, couples, Lomi Lomi, Ayurvedic treatments and more. Packages may include spa cuisine lunch and use of our heated mineral pool.

Follow our Facebook page for current events. See ad, page 12.

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 12.

STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION LAUREE MORETTO

Soft Tissue Specialist 321-271-1678 Jacksonville, Flagler & Ormond 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.

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 29.

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 28.

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Amy Coopersmith, ARNP 50 Cypress Point Pkwy, B-1 Palm Coast 386-283-4180 • AmethystWellness.com Preventative healthcare, 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 14.

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Micki Higgins, E-RYT 500 YACEP 5 Utility Dr, Ste 15, Palm Coast 386-225-4733 • PadmaYogaOnline.com Evening Classes, Sky Styx and Chair Sky Styx offered. 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 25.

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