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Cutting Edge IV Nutrition Bar Comes To Downtown St. Petersburg

ital Solutions IV Nutrition announced its official grand opening in May with a ribbon cutting. The grand opening offered the opportunity to meet Dr. Les Cole, MD, founder of St. Petersburg Health & Wellness and the staff of Vital Solutions. IV nutrition provides an edge over your competition, recovery and preparation for all that life throws at you. The Vital Solutions IV Nutrition bar offers uniquely formulated IV “cocktails” providing rapid results for combatting fatigue, stress and even hangovers. It also promotes rejuvenation as well as surgical or athletic prep & recovery. The IVs are packed with essential vitamins & minerals that most people are deficient because of poor diet, poor digestion or medications. Advanced custom IV formulas are created when needed to target each client’s needs.

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Located at 222 2nd Street North in downtown St. Petersburg and co-located with Acupuncture & Herbal Therapies and St. Petersburg Health & Wellness, the Vital Solutions IV Bar is easily accessed from around the Tampa Bay area. The Medical Director, Dr. Les Cole, MD was born and raised in St. Petersburg, FL and continues the family tradition of his father, Dr. Edward Cole, MD. Dr. Cole has practiced medicine in the Tampa Bay area for 30 years. He completed a Fellowship and is certified in Anti-Aging, Regenerative, and Functional Medicine. His knowledge and expertise in the field of IV Nutrition

Therapy and Functional Medicine brings cutting edge experience to downtown St. Petersburg. His willingness to share his knowledge through the ongoing lectures at the practice as well as around the community educates and demystifies the importance of nutritional health for treatment and prevention of disease.

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Could One Hour With This Doctor Give You The Answer To Your Disc Pain Now, in Tampa, FL, one doctor has what may be the most important breakthrough in non-surgical back pain treatments. Before and after MRI studies have shown disc bulges shrink in size—even with the most painful cases of L4-L5 herniations. If you’ve had disc problems for years, recently injured your back, or you’re suffering with sciatica, you must hear about these new studies. Scientific studies tell us that spinal discs are responsible for most of the aches and pains people suffer from. Discs act like a cushion between our backbones and allow for a space at each level so the nerves can exit the spinal column. When these discs get injured or wear out from bad posture, they begin to degenerate and cause pain. Bulging and herniations begin to form, pressing on the nerve roots. If the herniations occur at L4-L5, they can severely compromise the large sciatic nerve, causing muscle weakness, tingling, and severe pain. The most common invasive treatment for disc herniations is surgery. This costs quite a bit of money. Even with health insurance the patient is left with their own portion of the bill, in excess of $10,000-$15,000, and sometimes more. The recovery time and missed work can be anywhere from 3 to 6 months, not to mention the obvious severe risks associated with all surgery. But here’s the biggest problem… there is a high failure rate of back surgery. One medical study found that on average, 53% of L5-S1 back surgeries fail to produce relief of symptoms (International Orthop 1987.)

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You should seriously consider a less invasive approach called spinal decompression. Non-surgical spinal decompression is a new technology that has been proven to help reverse disc herniations. It creates a vacuum effect on the disc, which helps pull the disc back in a fresh blood supply to promote healing. Spinal decompression treatments are very gentle. In fact, every once and awhile I even catch a patient sleeping during sessions. You’ll simply lie on your stomach or back, whichever is comfortable, and then a specialized belt is gently put around your waist. We’ll set the machine to focus on your problem area—then the advanced decompression computer system will do the rest. Most patients feel better with just a few treatments, and best of all there will be no dangerous drugs, no invasive procedures, and no painful exercises.

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Feel the Improvement and Say “Yes” to Life Again With my “Decompression Evaluation” we’ll be able find the problem and then correct it. Think of how you’ll feel in just a few short weeks. See and feel your life change for the better. Start your body on the way to pain- free, normal living, Feel tight joints rest, relax, free up. Feel muscles tied in knots become more supple. Feel strength in your muscles increase. You’re able to live life like a normal person

No charge at all and you don’t need to buy anything. But you will find out if you qualify for this revolutioary new therapy. You won’t leave our office wondering if it’s something that could have helped you get rid of your pain. During your assessment, we’ll check out your: ligament stability, muscle function, hips, pain levels, reflex response, disc condition, tendons, spinal alignment, pelvic leveling, x-rays, MRI’s, spinal flexibility, range of motion, balance & nerve function. Expires 5/25/15

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like it has been for so many other patients. Until May 25, 2015 you can get everything I’ve listed here for free! The normal price for this type of evaluation including x-rays is $250, so you’re saving a considerable amount by taking me up on this offer.

See What Some Of Our Patients Who WERE Good Candidates Have Had To Say About Our Program: I have had low back pain since 1992. It would hurt like an “abscess” and go down my right leg to my ankle. It would hurt whenever I was sitting or standing so I would have to switch every few minutes. I didn’t want to have surgery so I tried decompression. I was hoping to have less pain and now I have no pain! If you hurt, don’t wait as long as I did to get help. I’ve never been to an office where I’ve been treated as wonderfully as I have by Dr. McKenna and his staff. Don’t wait. Go! Brenda Lee- Receptionist-Tampa, FL Before I came to see Dr. McKenna I was completely at my end. I couldn’t do anything. I couldn’t plan anything. It even hurt to talk. I had been suffering from a burning, tingling, knifelike back pain every day for several years. I tried prescription medication, (9-10 pills a day), chiropractic, physical therapy and had five epidurals. After having decompression therapy I have little to no pain! I can now do the things that I want and need to do. I’ve gotten my life back. Sally Hookey-Housewife-Odessa, FL Decompression therapy is the best thing I’ve ever done! I used to have constant low back and hip pain. My left leg and toes were numb. I couldn’t sleep or even bend over to pick anything up off the floor. My husband was bedridden and I was afraid that I couldn’t take care of him. I had an MRI, epidurals and the surgeon recommended back surgery for my herniated disc. Now I have NO PAIN! Thank you Swann Medical. The staff is great and they bake the best cookies for you! Ruby Phillips-Retired-St. Pete, FL I was having severe neck and left arm pain. I could barely move my arm. I had an MRI which showed that I had a herniated disc in my neck. Then I was sent to the neurosurgeon and orthopedic surgeon in Tampa. My only options were epidurals or surgery. I wanted to try decompression first. Boy, am I glad I did! My neck pain is gone and I can now use my arm without pain. I went to a follow- up appointment with my orthopedic surgeon in Tampa and he told me to “keep doing what I’m doing”. They are a great bunch of people and you’ll be glad you went. Barbara Sales- Retired-Plant City, FL Tampa Bay Wellness • June 2015

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Welcome, Who are you? Do you remember? Since you were born you have been “labeled” many things; daughter, son, intelligent, challenged, rambuctious, good girl, student, teenager, babysitter, paperboy, graduate, freak, jock, egghead, deadhead, conscientious, over-achiever, B.A., DOM, Dr., business owner, etc. It goes on and on. Do you fit the labels? Have you flipped from one to the opposite? Have you decided which labels are right for you, or have you been influenced and guided to “become” what your parents, teachers, friends think is right for you? Have events or situations forced you to be a certain type of person? Is that person really you? Stop! I don’t mean stop paying attention to the influences, just acknowledge that they are just that, influences on who you truly are. Stop, and “smell the roses” as the saying goes. Step back, step down, back off, breathe. Disconnect from the labels. Meditate. Talk to yourself. Then don’t. Let it all roll off the core of who you truly are and reveal and remember. Don’t forget to play and immerse yourself in imagination. Then you are home.

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The Real Reason You Have Migraines— And What To Do About It

By Shilpa P. Saxena, MD

f you suffer from migraines, you know how maddening they can be. That throbbing pain and all of the other symptoms can sideline you for days, months or even years. It can seem as though there’s no end in sight. Maybe your doctor has recommended you sit in a cold, dark room or put an ice pack or cold washcloth on your head. He probably also suggested you avoid trigger foods like wine and smoked cheese, get enough sleep and reduce your stress. He may have even prescribed medication that you can take at the onset of symptoms or when your migraines are in full force. Yet most of these drugs for migraines have serious, even life-threatening, side effects. For example, the most commonly used class of migraine medications known as triptans has long been associated with cardiovascular problems like heart attack and stroke. The FDA recommends that patients with risk factors such as hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, smoking, obesity, and diabetes be evaluated for silent myocardial ischemia before receiving a triptan. Actually, about 5 million patients who suffer from episodic migraines (migraines less than 15 days per month) should not have been prescribed this drug due to their risk factors. Although drugs can help to ease the pain of migraines, the reality is that you’re never really getting to the root cause of why you’re having migraines in the first place. As a functional medicine physician, my patients who suffer from migraines seek a better long term solution, instead of only reacting to—and managing—their symptoms. Although there are many reasons why someone may suffer from migraines, there are 4 common culprits that I see all the time. 1. Food. Food triggers are one of the main causes for migraines. But it’s not just smoked cheeses, chocolate and wine like most people think. It may actually be some of the ‘healthiest’ foods in your diet. These are the top 7 food offenders for many conditions, including migraines: • • • • • • •

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elimination/provocation diet. By working with a nutrition-trained physician who understands the association between food and migraines, you would be guided to avoid potential food triggers for 2-4 weeks and then slowly re-introduce each food one at a time with careful tracking by you and your physician. 2. Estrogen dominance. A hormonal imbalance is a common reason why women suffer from migraines. Here’s why: During the first half of a normal menstrual cycle, estrogen runs the show. By the second half, both estrogen and progesterone are equally active. Then, seven days before a period, progesterone levels drop and the menstrual cycle begins. These last seven days of the cycle are the classic PMS phase. Today, many women already have too much estrogen and that 7-day progesterone drop creates an even more drastic estrogen dominance. This exaggerated estrogen dominance is what actually triggers the PMS phase, menstrual migraine. Shocking to most, estrogen dominance can affect both menstruating women and those in menopause. While most women think they have too little estrogen, and seek out hormone replacement during menopause, the truth is, a person’s extra weight (especially belly fat) at any time in her life can produce unhealthy, high estrogen levels that can then kick off a hormonal migraine. Unfortunately, there are even more sources of estrogen in our daily lives besides excess weight. Conventional farms rely on giving growth hormones to their livestock to increase their muscle mass or increase milk production. Then, we ingest these hormones when we eat meat and dairy products. So, it’s best to eat free range, grass-fed, cagefree, happy, clean animal protein and dairy whenever possible to reduce your hormone loads. Another cause of estrogen dominance is the environment. Xenoestrogens (chemicals that mimic estrogen in the body) are found in many of our daily convenience products we come in contact with including plastic containers, cosmetics, consumer products and household cleaners. Be mindful that all of this adds to your body’s total estrogen burden. 3. Constipation. In order for estrogen to leave the body, it has to be metabolized by the liver, sent to the colon and eliminated. If you’re not having normal, healthy bowel movements, 1 to 3 times a day, estrogen can be re-absorbed into the bloodstream, and over time, your estrogen levels builds up.

Although fiber-rich foods and plenty of water can help keep your bowel movements regular, you still need the liver to do its job of preparing the estrogen for elimination. Various supplements including vitamins, botanicals and herbs assist the liver and colon in getting rid of estrogen in the right way. It’s important to note that estrogen can choose a more harmful route out of the body or a safer pathway. The negative path is implicated in several types of cancer, so it’s critical to work with a functional medicine physician. With a thorough understanding of hormones and their metabolism (beyond just hormone replacement), she can test for and improve your hormone balance thereby helping you prevent your migraines and other riskier estrogen-related conditions like cancer and stroke. 4. A tension headache. If you suffer from this other common type of headache (commonly described as a vice-like headache), it may also be a reversible trigger of your migraines. By optimizing levels of magnesium (Mother Nature’s muscle relaxing mineral) the muscles in your neck will soften and thus prevent tension headaches that triggers the migraine. Interestingly enough, although we are meant to have healthy levels of magnesium in our body, a staggering 68% of Americans don’t consume enough of it in their diets. Magnesium-rich foods like dark leafy green vegetables, bananas, avocados, nuts, seeds, peas, beans, legumes and whole grains can help you get your levels up. You may still need a magnesium supplement, but work with a knowledgeable physician to guide you on which type and how much based on your specific needs and kidney status. Migraines don’t have to spoil the party or be a life sentence. There are many effective, non-pharmaceutical (i.e. safer) options for managing this chronic condition. Having the right doctor in your corner, one who can explore the type of headache and evaluate all the causes is often the key to success. Shilpa P. Saxena, M.D., is a board-certified family physician whose passion and purpose come to life through her experiences with education and patient empowerment. She has more than 10 years of experience practicing Integrated and Functional Medicine in her nationally recognized office, n1health SevaMed Institute, in Lutz, Florida. Sevamed Institute. www.n1health.com. 813-2692700.

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Time and Space Pt. 2: Being n the previous article “Two Types of Time” we considered just that, specifically two ancient Greek words for Time. The first is the Time we normally interact with, which is chronos, the measurable Time of the clock. The other type of Time which we considered is more related to a sense of Time as it is used in our lives. This is kairos, the idea of the appropriate moment.

over it, brings an increase in Being. Being, for the sake of this article, is not merely our physical presence and actions as they occur, but also the tangible as well as intangible traces of our existence, such as the things which are connected to us in the material world, and others’ thoughts of us. In short, Being is every part of us which is currently operating in the world.

might increase if millions of people were paying attention to your recommendation. This concept of Being is useful in one other very important way: it allows us to draw a parallel between how the Self uses Time and how it uses Space. If kairos is the interface between Time and Self, as also mentioned in the last article, then we can view Being as the

The two are closely related. In fact, we explored a definition of kairos which is the interface between regular Time and Self, or the portion of the Self that uses Time. With that definition, however, Kairos is seen less as a sort of Time and more as a function of the Self. At this point my understanding of the word as a concept is evolving, so I’m not entirely settled on a single definition, nor am I comfortable with narrowing it down further. In the last article we also explored the idea that better use of Time and Space, or control

When someone picks up the hat you left at last night’s dinner, asks a mutual friend to return it to you, and then remembers a book you recommended, those are three discrete instances of your Being operating both inside and outside of that person, and those three instances are a small but significant part of your overall Being. Your Being will extend a little further through that person if they go buy the book you recommended. In that instance they are also extending the Being of the book’s author. Imagine how that author’s Being

interface between Space and Self. As seen in our simple illustration above, the Self extends far beyond our physical body through Being. Through kairos the Self navigates the stream of Time. Kairos and Being are both essentially the ways we may surmise a greater existence, through such concepts as “soul” or “timeless self”. In the past, societies assumed the gods were operating through their subjects, and conscious outer uses of “sacred space” and “divine messages” were deliberately used to reflect divine actions. Authors

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such as Joseph Campbell and Mircea Eliade are a good source for the study of perennial religious and cultural myths and practices spanning the globe and reaching back into history. In the next article we will look at a few practical ways we can view and use Time and Space, not as abstract concepts, but as tools for increasing our enjoyment of life.

In parting I’ll pose a question which we shall consider at the beginning of the next article. Does an increase in Being ensure happiness? 

JUSTIN MARTZ is a Yoga Teacher at Remedy Holistic Health as well as other locations in the Tampa Bay Area. In addition to this he studies Eastern Religions and Philosophies, and is currently researching modern initiatory practices.

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hronic disease is growing out of control in our nation. The current medical system fails the people it strives to help. The allopathic medical community is exceptional for acute care, saving lives in emergency rooms, trauma centers and surgical wards yet poorly trained in addressing long term, chronic care. Expanding waistlines, rising blood sugars and blood pressures in the United States dramatically increases costs of traditional medical treatments; straining the nation’s finances. The current patient education, dietary recommendations and prescription medications slow the decline to an early death. Even with improved access to health insurance through the Affordable Care Act and its emphasis on prevention and education, minimal improvement is expected in outcomes. A dramatic shift in the approaches to healthcare must be inserted into the medical paradigm that dominates the current sick-care system. One growing branch of research and treatment protocols, Functional Medicine, defines itself as understanding the fundamental physiological processes, environmental inputs, and genetic predispositions that influence health and disease. Functional medicine’s interventions focus on treating the cause of the problem, not just masking the symptoms Yet, even Functional Medicine can become mired in the research and complexities of unique patients. So another older form of medicine has resurfaced. Acupuncture, a part of the practice of Chinese Medicine, utilizes a unique diagnostic system that is outside of the western medical construct. Chinese medicine, one of the oldest holistic medical systems, approaches illness (disharmonies) based on patterns of excesses and deficiencies that are reflective of traditional medical approaches around the world. Within this system of interrelationships of Hot/Cold, Wet/Dry, Interior/Exterior and Deficiency/ Excess all diseases can be uniquely understood on how it is effecting each person individually. Once a pattern is recognized appropriate herbal formulations, dietary recommendations and even specific healing exercises can be prescribed. So how can these two systems intersect? Old and new, East and West, each system approaching the patient from aligned ideas of patient centered, holistic view. Each system uses safer, natural treatment approaches that seek to address root issues. Both bring additional information to the treatment room. And each approach has strengths and weaknesses.

St. Petersburg was once known to be a health destination, providing relief for patients with sunshine, salt air, fresh fruits and veggies, and healing spas. Once again St Petersburg is leading the way by showing how the collaboration of Acupuncture/Chinese medicine and Functional Medicine can overcome the boundaries of current medical practices. One of the most amazing cases I have worked with happened with this forward thinking collaboration. The case of a horrible explosion on a race track. The patient, Bryan Blackford races, virtually and in the real world. Virtually, he is an iRacing competitor and ranked 13 in the 2014 NASCAR series. In the real world he races Anderson’s World Championship Go-Kart League at speeds in excess of 40 mph and ranked 6th. At age 26 Bryan had another promising career ahead of him doing contract work for iRacing.com creating educational videos to train new drivers. This was to turn into a full time job for Bryan.

This type of collaborative, holistic approach will change medicine in the very near future. Bryan had been hired and was about to move, when on August 23, 2014, his Go-Kart exploded during a race, setting his back and arms on fire and shattering his elbow. Taken to the hospital, he was admitted and diagnosed with second and third degree burns to his back & both upper arms. In the operating room the pieces of his shattered elbow were reassembled with rods, plates & screws. The doctors scheduled him for surgery two days later to have skin grafts from his thighs to his back. Initially, Bryan chose to go ahead with the surgery stating he was told he had third degree burns that would not heal without it. On the morning of surgery, Bryan reports he changed his mind, not wanting to risk infection and over 12 months of painful recovery. Bryan and his friend Lisa, both patients at St. Petersburg Health & Wellness/Acupuncture & Herbal Therapies wanted to know if we could help. We brought Bryan in and gave him high dose vitamins, minerals & amino acid IV therapy, along with hyperbaric oxygen, acupuncture, cupping, auricular therapy, supplements & topical

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and internal herbs. Healing foods and juices from Squeeze Juice Works were created based on food energetics to ensure the approach was as complete and well-rounded as possible. Bryan’s back healed quickly, as did his right elbow. Within two months the burns were healed, scaring was at a minimum, pain gone and no infection. Daily photos of the progression were taken to document the dramatic positive progress. We were all amazed that a serious trauma case that would normally take 6 to 12 months to heal with lasting consequences was now healed in a mere 2 months. Western medicine costs would have been hundreds of thousands of dollars. The actual costs were likely about one tenth what the usual burn treatments would have costs. One aspect that also progressed fast was his shattered elbow. Within three weeks the break had healed dramatically. But the orthopedic office assumed that bone could not heal that fast so they chose not to do an x-ray until the usual amount of time had passed. Because of this, the bone grew over the pins in his arm. Now he needs a more serious surgery. One of the most surprising parts is that the burn unit and orthopedics never contacted us to see how we miraculously healed this dramatic injury. This type of collaborative, holistic approach will change medicine in the very near future. MDs, Acupuncture Physicians, herbalists and other healing modalities are growing in numbers and acceptance. All around Tampa Bay and the United States, these forward thinking practitioners are cross training, learning how to refer to each other and sharing cases and joining forces. If you want to learn more about Bryan’s amazing story you can join us in support of his fundraiser on June 19, to cover medical expenses related to the final elbow surgery. The event will be held at Acupuncture & Herbal Therapies/St. Petersburg Health & Wellness.  Bob Linde is an Acupuncture Physician and Registered Herbalist. He is the owner of Acupuncture & Herbal Therapies and the director of the Professional Herbalists Training Program. He also consults as a product developer for herbal product companies. He serves on the board of directors for the Florida State Oriental Medicine Association. Bob presents at alternative medicine conferences and colleges around the US. He created a variety of integrated medical models to include his own collaboration with St. Petersburg Health & Wellness and Healthy Pathways. To learn more about Bob visit www.acuherbals.com Tampa Bay Wellness • June 2015

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hether you are aware of it or not, each season can have a profound influence upon our health and well-being. In Chinese medicine, summer is associated with the Fire element. Physically the Fire element is ruled by the heart and small intestine, mentally the mind and spirit, and emotionally our thought processes and emotional well-being. During this time, our body undergoes vigorous metabolic processes (body energy), which means summer is a time of heat, outgoingness, and moving outward in nature and in our lives. When the Fire element is balanced, the heart is strong and healthy, the mind is calm, sleep is peaceful and enthusiasm and warmth are experienced in our relationships. If it is imbalanced one may experience depression, restlessness, insomnia, poor circulation and relationship disharmony. The best way to understand the fire element is to picture a bonfire at the center of a summer party. When it is warm, glowing and inviting, the Fire is in balance. You are drawn by its radiance and enjoy chatting and laughing with others gathered. This reflects the healthy virtues of the Fire element, which are communication, connection, joy, fun and love. Now envision the bonfire as the glowing flames start to fade. The vibrant glow is now ash and grey. The energy of the party slows and the guests begin to feel cold and leave. This represents what happens when the fire element becomes

depleted. Without the spark of the fire element, one can become flat, cold, anxious, depressed and lonely. Now imagine the bonfire blazing out of control. As flames spill over and sparks begin to fly, people run away to protect themselves. This type of overwhelming Fire represents a person with an excessive fire element. A person may appear out of control, excessively seeking attention, laughing and talking loudly and inappropriately. While trying to make a connection, they usually end up scaring people away (like the over blazing fire). So how can you improve your heart health? Every day we have an opportunity to make different choices that can support our physical and emotional wellbeing. Meditate. Stress is associated with high blood pressure, which can affect the heart. Meditation can give you a sense of calm, peace and balance benefiting your emotional and physical well-being, thereby alleviating stress. The benefits of meditation last after your session ends, continuously helping you stay calm throughout your day. Eat more vegetables and

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fruits. Increasing these foods by at least 5 servings per week can help maintain and balance the Fire element and contain disease fighting antioxidants and phytochemicals, which help the heart. Sticking with seasonal fruits and vegetables are your best bet, as nature provides us with what our bodies need organically. Add more fun! In Chinese medicine the Fire elements is about joy and connecting in our relationships, in nature and with ones self. Joy is the most nutritious ingredient you can consume for heart health. Acupuncture. Acupuncture can improve the activity in the sympathetic nervous system that regulates heartbeat and blood pressure. According to research conducted by the International Society for Autonomic Neuroscience, acupuncture controls the heart rate and increases the strength of cardiac autonomic function. Getting regular acupuncture sessions can help make positive changes in your physical and emotional well-being. Exercise more. Have the goal of increasing your physical activity by 10 minutes or more a day. Exercise can lower blood

pressure, keep weight off and reduce your risk of developing heart disease. Keeping track of your exercise has become easier with technology. If helpful, download a mobile app to help you tract your physical exercise, food intake, sleep and more! Acupressure. Rubbing acupuncture points with your finger for 30-60 seconds or more can stimulate the function of the point. Points Heart 7 and Pericardium 6 are helpful in balancing the Fire element. Heart 7 is located on the inside of the wrist, on the little finger side of the crease where the hand meets the wrist. It is helpful in calming emotions, alleviating anxiety, increasing memory, improving sleep and addressing sadness and fear. Pericardium 6 is located on the inside of the forearm, in between the tendons approximately 2½ finger widths below the wrist crease. This point is helpful in alleviating stress and anxiety, reducing irritability, easing nausea/ vomiting, regulating pain in the hypochondriac region and chest and improving wrist and neck pain. Giving priority to your heart, small intestine, emotional wellbeing, mind and spirit is most important to staying healthy in summer. Remember to always consult your health care provider when making any health changes. Kerry Kott, DOM LAc. Doctor of Oriental Medicine. Florida State Licensed Acupuncture Physician. Certified Advanced Food Healing Level II Instructor. Pure Elements Healing. 6105-A Memorial Hwy, Suite 4. Tampa, FL 33615. 813-833-2299. Tampa Bay Wellness • June 2015

Hey gentlemen. Here’s the scoop: Things change as you age! For some more than others.

estosterone will likely decline, and this hormone is important for more than just functionality, including heart and general muscle strength. Also important are Co-enzyme Q10 (best taken as Ubiquinol) and B12 (best taken as methylcobalamin). These both tend to be reduced by taking statin drugs for your cholesterol. Yep, taking a drug to reduce cholesterol to reduce potential for heart problems can damage your muscles including your heart! See anything wrong with this scenario? So, if you’re taking a statin, you should look into taking these vitamins as supplements. Ask your doc about this! In addition, estrogen, that’s right - the “female hormone” estrogen, will likely increase. This is because of a little enzyme, known as the aromatase enzyme, that acts over time in the background

quietly converting testosterone to estrogen. Can these changes have negative consequences? Absolutely! Does this mean some things wont be working as well? Maybe. That’s right, maybe! It depends a lot on you. Are you taking prescription drugs that affect your ability to perform? Some may have negative effects. Some may improve 20 June 2015 • Tampa Bay Wellness

things for a little while. Are they addressing the root cause? NOT. Are there other ways of handling your health issues? Most likely! Do you take blood pressure meds? Antidepressants? Smoke a little something on the side? How about the standard cigarettes? Drinking much alcohol? These and many other drugs can affect your manhood, and possibly your drive (libido). How can you improve your lot in life? Well, that increase in estrogen, along with the decrease in testosterone, are not at all inevitable if you address the issues soon enough. First of all, you can drink green tea. I know, it’s all the rage. Well, with good reason! Green tea is a natural aromatase enzyme inhibitor. Yep, it helps to keep that nasty enzyme at bay, allowing you to keep more of your testosterone and produce less estrogen. This is also helpful to prevent cancers including breast and prostate cancer, and yes, men get breast cancer too! Try to use as much of the naturally decaffeinated version as feasible to avoid raising blood pressure – despite Dr. Oz saying caffeine is OK if you have hypertension - Duh! Also, watch it with natural enhancing substances that can raise blood pressure, like Yohimbe. Best to seek qualified help with expertise in the method you choose before embarking on any path. Believe me, there are many other facets to approaching these issue, but let’s not keep harping on the same core subject for the whole article, shall we? What about the prostate? Well, you may have heard of saw palmetto. That’s right. It can help with a condition known as benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH),

which is enlargement of the prostate that can take place over time, just like the hormonal changes. And you thought only women had hormonal issues! Think again. BPH can cause urinary urgency and constriction of the parts in the groin area. Saw palmetto contains a substance known as pygeum africanum. Other food items contain this same substance. A couple of my favorites are pistachio nuts and pumpkin seeds. So remember your Ps for prostate – saw palmetto, pumpkin seeds, and pistachios. To wrap it up, there are many ways to change your lot in life. You can accept “the inevitable” - Crock of !#@$% or you can improve your health naturally, in all areas. Watch for more articles in the future and listen to A Path to Wellness radio on WSPF-DB.com Thursdays at noon (or listen to podcasts). (Note: this article is not intending to treat, cure, or prevent disease, and these statements have not been evaluated by the FDA).. yadah yadah. Dr. Chris Jackson. Join me on … A Path to Wellness! By Dr. Chris Jackson, DOM, PhD Natural Health, PhD-c Behavioral Medicine - A Path to Wellness LLC 7901 4th Street North Suite 312 St. Pete, Fl. 33702, 727329-9637 LivingHealthy1@Verizion. net

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Sun Protection: It’s THAT Serious!

By Monica Grajales

ummer is here and that means outdoor fun and tanned skin. In our culture, we believe that a tan makes us look younger, healthier, more attractive - even wealthier. However, a tan is nothing but the skin’s way to protect itself from UV damage. In my line of work, a day doesn’t go by without being asked “what can you do for my wrinkles?” The simple answer is: “use sunblock.” My client’s immediate response is “but I love to be tanned”, or the one I heard recently, “when I’m tanned, my teeth and the whites of my eyes look whiter.” You can’t have your cake and eat it too. Sun damage is more serious than just wrinkles; but to fully understand how serious sun damage is, let’s take it step by step, and learn how to enjoy the sun safely. UV RAYS UV radiation is part of the electromagnetic light spectrum (ELS) that reaches the earth from the sun, and is the most damaging type of light to all living things. There are 3 types of UV rays: UVA has the longest wavelength and goes through clouds, glass, clothes and skin into our bodies. UVB is shorter and can penetrate the epidermis. UVC is very short and it becomes completely absorbed by the ozone layer before entering our atmosphere. SKIN: The skin is the largest organ of the body and it serves several vital purposes: protects our internal organs and tissues from the external environment (pollution, pathogenic / infectious organisms, chemicals); regulates

temperature; provides sensation; synthesizes vitamin D; and gives us color, which in turn provides protection from UV rays; not to mention, the skin also holds us together in one piece! The skin has 2 main layers: dermis and epidermis. The dermis is composed of collagen and elastin. UVA penetrating into this layer disturbs collagen, elastin and connective tissues causing the skin to gradually lose its elasticity, forming wrinkles, sags and bags and localized over-production of melanin resulting in liver spots and melasma. The epidermis is the outermost layer of the skin that protects the body from the external environment. It contains various types of cells. The ones that play a direct role in UV protection are melanocytes and Langerhans’ cells. Melanocytes produce melanin, the dark pigment that gives skin its color and where melanoma – the deadliest of all skin cancers – develops. Langerhans’ cells are part of our immune system. When the skin is exposed to UV rays, the melanocytes produce more melanin in an attempt to protect the skin from further damage - the dark pigment of the melanin absorbs a majority of the UVB light and blocks it from passing to deeper skin layers. UV rays also suppress the immune system by killing Langerhans’ cells. Without these cells, the rest of the immune system is compromised, making the production of antibodies impossible. Additionally, UVB stimulates rapid cell production, causing the epidermis to become thicker, course, leathery, dry and dehydrated, unable to function properly.

SUNSCREENS: A sunscreen’s efficacy is measured by its sun protection factor (SPF). SPF is not an amount of protection per se, but rather an indication of how long it will take for UVB rays to redden skin when using the sunscreen, compared to how long skin would take to redden without it. In other words, a person using SPF15 will take 15 times longer to redden than without the sunscreen. There is no scientific evidence that an SPF above 50 offers more protection. Since both UVA and UVB are harmful, we need “full spectrum” sunscreen protection. Full spectrum sunscreens must contain titanium dioxide and zinc oxide as their active ingredients. These ingredients are what we call “physical” sunscreens because they sit on the skin to reflect UV rays away from the skin. In contrast, “chemical” sunscreens are synthetic ingredients that are absorbed into the skin with the purpose of absorbing UV radiation like a sponge and prevent contact with nearby cells. However, the absorption rate is not 100%, so the rest will be directly absorbed by our cells. As a side note, it is important to know that some of these chemicals are known for causing skin irritation, inflammation, allergic reactions, and DNA altering effects; not to mention that they are easily disintegrated or broken down by the same UV radiation they are trying to protect us from. Furthermore, some of these chemical sunscreens have ingredients that actually promote cancer. For example, Oxybenzone has been shown to increase production of free radicals and to have the ability to attack

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DNA cells, which is believed to be a contributing factor in the recent rise of melanoma cases among sunscreen users. Other studies have shown it to be a hormone disruptor. Retinyl Palmitate - which is a form of vitamin A, is used in sunscreens as an antioxidant. However, an FDA study found that this particular form of vitamin A, when used in sunscreens and therefore exposed to sunlight, may actually speed the development of skin lesions and tumors. CONNECTING THE DOTS: The best way to prevent wrinkles is to avoid direct and prolonged exposure to UV rays. The second best way is to use a full spectrum sunscreen and to wear protective clothing including hat and sunglasses. For those who work outdoors - gardeners, lifeguards, roofers, and like professionals - don’t underestimate the power of sunscreens. For those who like to sport a tan, I recommend the use of self tanners. However, keep in mind that selftanners don’t protect against UV rays, and sunscreens must be used and re-applied every 2 hours when outdoors. Don’t compromise your health over a perceived notion that a tan makes you look healthier or younger. You can actually preserve your youthfulness AND your overall health by protecting yourself against damaging UV rays.

Get Better Time With Dad by Improving His Work/Life Balance By Dr. Yvonka De Ridder For men who have highintensity careers, finding a balance between work and life can be challenging -- especially for fathers. Many fathers put extra attention into their work because they want to support their families the best they can. Even when fathers are not the sole-provider for the family, they often feel that way.

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That heavy sense of responsibility can lead fathers to put such an excessive amount of attention and energy into their work that they have a hard time flipping the work switch off when they get home. These dads bring home the stress of the day. They are not fully present with their families and often arrive home drained, exhausted, or agitated. This unhealthy work-life balance can create stress on the family, and if left unchecked, can cause rifts between the dad, his partner, and his children. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Dad can be fully engaged with his work and manage a high-powered career all while enjoying and his family. It simply requires a instilling a healthy

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Children with Higher Vibrations

By Maggie Batt

s a child raised in the 70’s I marched to the beat of my own drum. Though raised in an organized religion and attending the public school system, I didn’t let its “rules” encompass me. I quickly grew to understand I was different from most, and I had friends that loved me for who I was. What was it Bette Midler said? “If I had known that my quirkiness as a child were such assets in my adult life, I would have loved myself more.” I could see through untruths of what I was told and went more on what I “felt”. Little did I know that I was developing my intuition. I was what you call an Indigo Child. The wave of children coming to the planet whose spirit bodies are of a higher vibration. The term Indigo is referring to the color of the person’s energy field or aura. Indigos are portrayed as the warrior spirit, quashing the old ways and making way for the new energies to come to Earth. Indigos are often mislabeled with psychiatric diagnoses of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD*). Sadly, when they are medicated, the Indigos often lose their beautiful sensitivity, spiritual gifts and warrior energy. Their intense energy is needed to change the world for the better. Indigos are unable to conform to dysfunctional situations at home, work or school. They don’t have the ability to dissociate from their feelings and pretend like everything’s okay... unless they are medicated or sedated. 24 June 2015 • Tampa Bay Wellness

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Most Indigos then give birth to Crystal Children, an even higher vibration of spirits whose hearts are open to compassion. The Crystal Children are extremely powerful children, whose main purpose is to take us to the next level in our evolution. They function as a group consciousness rather than as individuals, and they live by the law that we are all one. They are a powerful force

for love and peace on the planet. Many of the Crystal Children have delayed speech patterns, and it’s not uncommon for them to wait until they’re 3 or 4 years old to begin speaking. Parents communicate by engaging in mind-tomind communication with their Crystal Children. Crystals use a combination of telepathy, sign language, and song to get their point across. These children are often labeled as Autistic**. The Crystal Children have strong connections to the energy of the earth, nature and the moon and stars. Crystals find beauty in nature’s details. Crystals benefit most from the outdoors. It can be an instant mood elevator if your Crystal Child is grumpy. The older Crystal Children are emanating an even higher frequency now as they work with the newly arrived Rainbow Children. These Crystal Children are warriors of the light. They show the world around them how to vibrate unconditional love for all beings. They are entering a time of their life where they are remembering who they are and why they are here. These Crystal Children are now obtaining more of an inner focus where before they may have seemed spacey and uncommunicative. At this point in history we are seeing a new, younger generation rallying for peace and voting (ages 1725). These are our future generations. **NOTE: Autism is highly linked to vaccinations. Think before you vac-

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cinate. Read more from the National Vaccination Information Center at http://www.909shot.com. To learn more, read the article Vaccination Debate at www.wheelsoflight.org. Our next generation of higher vibrational beings are the Rainbow Children. Rainbow Children seem to be here to implement the Divine Will; they will use their strong will and energy to build the new world on the foundation of peace and harmony the Crystal Children are laying down. The Crystal Children are only able to lay down that foundation because the Indigo Children have already forged the path and broken down all of the old barriers! There is a pattern that is emerging within the soul groups of children that are coming into this world, and as we watch them, we can get a very good idea of where our world is headed. Most Rainbow Children are still evolving and haven’t reached their full rainbow potential. Adults are also making this evolution as we return to our original vibration like the early inhabitants of the Earth. NOTE: For a complete traits list of Indigo, Crystal and Rainbow Children, read the article Parenting the Children of Our Future at www.wheelsoflight.org. Parenting the Indigo, Crystal and Rainbow Children There are many of you who are parenting Indigo, Crystal and/or Rainbow children. You may be anxious about how to raise these children and whether you are doing it “right” for them. These children are stronger, more powerful and often more energetic than other children. They have chosen their families for reasons. You parents are destined to help them lead the future New Earth. These children are hard work. As a parent you will be challenged to accelerate your own personal growth. Your parenting skills will be questioned in every way. Part of their “mission” is to teach you how to parent in loving, wise and compassionate ways. Very few of you were parented in this way. Not because your parents were unloving, but because they knew no better. They drew on models of parenting based on fear and conformity. Your children come to show you how to put aside these patterns and create new ones. As Parents, know that your work is so vital to the planet’s future. Every day you are helping to create the New Earth. So, be at peace with your efforts and know that your children value what you do, as they value you and your work. The future generations of Crystal and Rainbow people will honor you as the wise elders who created the New Earth Archetypes for others to follow. Here’s some advice for parents: • Ask for assistance when you are irritated. Call in friends, grandparents and community to work trades. You need the break! • Understand that they are visual – right-brain dominant people have visual memories instead of language-based ones. They’ll memorize how spelling words “look” instead of how they sound. • Explain don’t force - forcing leads to power struggles. Compromising is better. • Attachment parenting – This is a philosophy that advises parents to physically and emotionally bond with their child through sensitive response when the child cries, breastfeeding, carrying the infant in a baby sling, sleeping with the child and providing a gentle home environment. www.tampabaywellness.com • To Advertise Call 813-501-4894

• Live and let live – allow your child to be who they are. When they come home from school angry, they are tired of being caged up all day. Let them run and feel their emotions. • Take care of yourself – Engage in yoga or meditation to become aware of your own divine guidance. • Talk to, not down – They dislike patronization. Have discussions on friendly levels. • Chanting and peaceful music – These are excellent ways to get your kids to wind down after a busy day and to shift moods. • Schooling – Parents are best to homeschool or at least school additionally after school. When parents help these children study, they see immediate results. • Pay attention and tell the truth – These kids don’t like to be ignored. They can always tell if you lie or bend the truth. Always keep your promise. • Have patience. • Show consistency. • Learn from them. Good luck on your parenting journey of these new higher vibrational beings.

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horoscopes ARIES March 21st – April 19th Affirmations are a powerful way to cleanse your subconscious and heal old wounds. But beforehand, meditate on unfulfilled desires that swirl in your head causing obsession and resentment. Release them, knowing the Universe will fulfill them in the future as you forgive. Now affirmations can create a new Life Plan from your heart’s cravings. Be open to unexpected surprises that bring joy you long for!

LEO

Spiritual Horoscopes by Aluna Michaels, M.A.

TAURUS

GEMINI

April 20th – May 20th

May 21st– June 20th

This is a prosperous and happy time! Have a party or gathering so loved ones can enjoy the serene energy in your home, and you can soak in the vibes of your “spiritual tribe”. Meditate each day to keep soulful feelings flowing in your house, and also at work. You’ll have a calm aura that blesses whichever environment you’re in. If relationships seem tense, ponder being more flexible. Break old patterns the no longer serve both of you.

VIRGO

Happy birthday Gemini! Gain control thoughts and make them work for you! Meditate and visualize what you’d like in life, whether job, relationship, selfesteem, finances — whatever! Project thoughts in a specific direction rather than allowing them to be random. Fulfillment comes fast! Also be gentle with your body. Get a massage, take epsom salt baths and use health affirmations.

LIBRA

June 2015 CANCER June 21st – July 22nd Like your Gemini friends, this is an extra powerful affirmation time! Prosperity is waiting to fall into your lap if you open your mind to receive. You can have an exciting job offer. You can also heal roots of negative relationship patterns to improve love and kid connections. Meditations are especially deep so dive in and enjoy the bliss!

SCORPIO

July 23rd – Aug. 22nd

Aug. 23rd – Sept. 22nd

Sept. 23rd – Oct. 22nd

Oct. 23rd – Nov. 21st

Venus enters Leo, making you feel extra beautiful and awesome! New relationships start, or current ones get better. You can also magnetize money! Make room for more joy by meditating on family wounds or heartbreaks that create walls. Delve into forgotten areas of your soul, write about them, forgive them and let them go. You’ll be trusting, serene and happy!

Challenge negative thinking! Why give it more attention and time than affirmations? You’re creating your own reality anyway, so take charge of internal world and make it better! Relationships can bring worry right now, so meditate on what positive shifts you’d like. Release past patterns (they aren’t blueprints for the future!) and write a new soul plan for love and joy!

If feeling money, health or work stress, meditate on the spiritual principle of abundance! Your fears or doubts are not the truth — they just slow the flow. Say “NO!” to limiting thoughts — say it out loud with strength! Then create positive solutions in your mind and dwell there. Even if on a budget, spend fun time with friends and enjoy their love. Seek out new forms of soul connection to tap into the riches within.

You’re suspicious when things come too easily, but expect extra success at work. You deserve it, and have struggled spiritually these past two years — open up to your rewards! Relationships heal in terms of trust, money, intimacy and sexuality. Again — let it all in! It’s also a good time to discipline yourself for better health. You’ll be able to stick with the release of bad habits in terms of food, fitness, relationships or self-esteem.

SAGITTARIUS

CAPRICORN

AQUARIUS

PISCES

Nov. 22nd – Dec. 21st

Dec. 22nd – Jan. 19th

Jan. 20th – Feb. 18th

Feb. 19th – March 20th

Make this a great relationship month by releasing resentments caused by unfulfilled expectations. Meditate and write about deep soul needs, so you can discern from shallow desires (or even inherited family issues which keep you attracting trouble!) You’ll know if you need to move on or just reframe your mind and heart. Also, new forms of spirituality re-invigorate your growth. Travel if possible, even if a day trip.

Venus and Jupiter combine for a sensuous month! Explore spiritual sexuality, like Tantra or Chinese Taoist practices. Visualization can also bring financial abundance as well as love and trust. You can receive gifts of money! Honor your body as your temple and treat it well with good food and enough rest, so you’ll have energy for work and play!

Like Capricorn friends, you’ll have a sexy month! Relationships are loving and easy. Someone new feels like from a past life. Current partnerships have joyous renewal. Meditate on finances and career. Visualize changes, listen for guidance, and take action steps. Go over your budget and see what expenses are unnecessary. You’ll feel wealthier from saving!

Work on healthy boundaries. You can still be loving while setting limits. It could bring up old fears from childhood, but as you do it anyway, you’ll become empowered! Be aware of channeling nervousness into overeating. Devote time each day to your spiritual practice for added soul strength. Work wise, you can get a raise, a new job, or meet a kindred spirit who inspires you.

Aluna Michaels is a second-generation astrologer and Soul Evolutionist practitioner. She also holds a Masters in Spiritual Counseling and has been teaching and consulting for more than two decades. Her book “Spiritual Gifts of the 12 Astrological Signs” is now on Amazon in Kindle version. Ms. Michaels is available for appointments in her home, by phone or Skype. Call (727) 239-7179 or visit www.alunamichaels.com. 26 June 2015 • Tampa Bay Wellness

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7 Common Workout Mistakes | Thursday June 4th 6:30pm, Patty Durell, LPTA, Rock Solid Fitness, FREE How to avoid them! Learn how to get the best possible fitness results in the least possible amount of time Natures Food Patch 727-443-6703. 1225 Clearwater St. Clearwater, 33755

Yoga Summer Camps for kids ages 5-8 and 9-12. Weekly sessions run Monday-Friday from 1:00-4:30pm, June 8th - August 7th. $99 per week - Early Registration $119 per week - After May 15 Go online to register at http://energiawellnessstudio.com or call 813973-7300 today!

Clearings & Activations for Relieving Chronic Pain - When someone has been in pain for a long time it seems like it gets its own belief matrix locked down, making relief from this chronic pain even more distant. Make headway on you actually believing something else is possible, with these clearings & activations of your consciousness at the subconscious and unconscious level. June 4th 2015 @ Heaven and Earth:1316 Alt 19N, Palm Harbor, 34683 727-724-4193

Song Circle - Tuesday June 9th & 23rd 6:30pm, An all-acoustic gathering of musicians & singers. Spectators welcome! Natures Food Patch 727-443-6703. 1225 Clearwater St. Clearwater, 33755

Apitherapy II, clinic $20 - Sat., June 6, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. The College of Metaphysical Studies. Pre-register for location, only 10 seats available. 727-538-9976 or karenb@ cms.edu

Free Your Mind at Loving Life Therapy -Wednesday, June 10th, 7:00 PM. Welcome peace and harmony into your life as energy intuitive Andi Schenbeck teaches Vibrational Alignment. $33/person. 300 E. Madison St. Kid’s DIY Craft for Dad | Friday June 12th 2pm, Natures Food Patch 727-443-6703. 1225 Clearwater St. Clearwater, 33755 A DIY herbal-infused aftershave for Dad. WENDY CLARK CERTIFIED TEACHER AND REIKI MASTER - will be teaching Reiki 1 Saturday June 13, 2015 at Crystal Corner, 38925 County Road 54 Zephyrhills 33542. Price is $85. Call Crystal Corner at 813-788-4999 to register and reserve your spot. Visit our website at crystalcornerinc.com and follow us on facebook to see all that we offer. The Seven Chakras, June 13, 2?3:30p. Attend this seminar to learn about the seven major chakras and how they affect your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health. Free. Pre-register at EvolveClearwater. com or call 727-223-8911

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Tarot: instructed by Ms. Carla Beetar, $50.00 per session Every other Sat. beginning June 13th – Oct. 31. The College of Metaphysical Studies. 18514 US 19 N, Clearwater, Fl. 33764 www.cms.edu or 727538-9976 for more info.

june 15-21 Reignite The Fire: Intimacy Enhancement Info Session at Loving Life Therapy -Wednesday, June 17th, 6:30 PM. Learn how to reconnect -- emotionally, physically, and sexually with your partner. Free. 300 E. Madison St. (813) 609-6946 Summer Solstice Celebration SUPPORTING NEPAL, June 20. Music, Food, Vendors, Wellness Workshops, Yoga, Meditation and Kids Activities. Proceeds of the event will go to support Nepal. For more information visit EvolveClearwater.com or call 727-223-8911. Psychic Fair - Sat. June 20, 10a.m. – 3 p.m., Live Blood Cell Analysis/Proceeds benefit CMS and T.O.L. 18514 US 19 N, Clearwater, Fl. 33764. The College of Metaphysical Studies. For more info: 727-538-9976, or www.cms.edu Chakra Intuitive Workshop June - 20, 2015 Learn about the chakras and our energy field and how they affect our moods and influence our physical, emotional, mental and spiritual well-being. We will explore Shamanic techniques for cleansing and balancing your own chakras. 5:00pm - 9:00 pm, $100 Sign up at www.wheelsoflight.org. Wheels of Light’s Sacred Space, S. Tampa, FL (address given upon reservation).

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Ongoing Kapok Pilates! We have ongoing classes & workshops including Pilates, Aerial Yoga, Yoga, Tai Gong, Expressive Dance, Hoola Hooping, Ballet, Meditation, Herbs & Self Love, Taiji Self Defense and SO much more! Fun happenings this summer: Family Movie Nights, Shake Your Chakras, Restorative Yoga & Sound Therapy and more! Please visit our website @ www. kapokpilatesandwellness.com 908 McMullen Booth Road; 727-365-8574 Guided Meditation with Gong, Every Wednesday, 7?8:15p. Relax and let go of all struggles as you are guided by the gentle, soft voice of Charles Robinson and the healing vibrations of the gong. FREE. EvolveClearwater.com

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Psychic Readings at Crystal Corner. Donna has been a psychic for several years. She grew up realizing her abilities and has spent her lifetime honing her skills. She has a deep conection with Spirit which she uses to help others. Donna and her husband Randy own Crystal Corner Metaphysical Center at 38925 County Road 54 Zephyrhills. Call 813-788-4999 to make an appointment. Joel Chudnow hosts Hawk Health Hour. Wholistic Health Educator and National Lifestyle Counselor Joel Chudnow is back on the radio and web. From a new studio in Ybor City, he continues to interview and showcase wholistic healthcare professionals in Tampa Bay. Noon-1 pm. WMNF 88.5 HD4 and live streaming HawkRadio.com.

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Magical Practice with Guest Teacher Kay Richardson, “Building & Using Power Objects” Shamanic Groups (1st & 3rd Thursday of each month) 6:30-8:30 pm. Our new Shamanic Practice Group has been developed out of participation in Magical Thinking. People of all backgrounds and levels of experience with Shamanism are welcome. $20. Mind of Light Meditation & Healing Arts Studios 1200 66th St North, Joslin Plaza Saint Petersburg, Florida 33710. www.MindofLight.net 727-417-0163. Develop Your Intuition at Crystal Corner We are all intuitive, we just don’t know how to use it. Crystal Corner offers day and evening classes to help you develop these skills. Some of the classes we offer are Meet your Spirit Guide, Intuitive Development, Mind and Energy, Exploring the Human Energy Field, Using Crystals in Healing and many, many more. Visit our website at crystalcornerinc.com and check our calendar for dates and times of classes or call us at 813-788-4999. Crystal Corner is located at 38925 County Road 54 in Zephyrhills.

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