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This month’s feature article by national writer Linda Sechrist, “Sacred Passages,” tenderly explores how the ultimate transition can be compassionately handled with dignity when thoughtfully approached. Local resident Dennis Shuman, founder of Final Friends, shares important information with us about the growing trend in home funerals.

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he University of Florida (UF) will host the sixth Collegiate Sports Sustainability Summit (CS3) from February 15 through 17 in an ideal environment for participants to share ideas, experiences and best practices from their campus operations from around the country pertaining to sports and sustainability. UF will showcase how the university integrates sustainable initiatives in athletics and the progress that has been made over the past few years. A reception will be held at 7 p.m., February 16, a the O’Connel Center.

The summit is designed to bring sustainability minded campus leaders together to discuss, share and promote ways to best advocate for this important initiative with engaging speakers, collaborative roundtable discussions and breakout sessions that allow participants to dive deeper into topics regarding sustainability.

Registration is $250/ $75 for students and includes admission to the reception. For signup and details, visit CS3.Sustainable.ufl.edu.

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he 13th annual Healthy Living Expo, Central Florida’s largest natural and green living event, will be held March 26 at the Florida Tech Clemente Center, in Melbourne. This year features a wide variety of new and interesting exhibitors and workshops.

The Healthy Living Expo brings together natural, organic and green living products, services, providers, information and experts for the home, pets and the whole family. The Expo includes many exciting speakers presenting natural living topics to help live a natural life; the exhibit hall is filled with exciting products, samples and interactive displays to get our organic juices flowing.

Vendors may register by Feb. 10 to be included in the Expo program featured in the Mar. Melbourne/Vero Beach edition of Natural Awakenings magazine. For more information, call 321777-6433 or visit HealthyLivingExpos.com. See ad, page 8.

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he Haven Hospice Alliance will present a fundraiser, Spring Bling Shopping and Treats, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., February 25, at the E.T. York Care Center, in Gainesville. Attendees of the fourth annual event can shop from a selection of upscale, new and gently used jackets, purses, jewelry and art in a fun and stylish atmosphere, while enjoying treats and beverages.

Items have been specially chosen from the Haven Hospice Attic Resale Store by members of the Alliance, a volunteer group that raises funds for Haven Hospice while educating the community about the programs and services Haven provides throughout an 18-county service area. Proceeds benefit unreimbursed programs and services for patients and families provided by Haven.

Admission is $5. Location: 4200 NW 90th Blvd., Gainesville.

For more information, call Kristen Campomizzi at 352-2714665 or visit HavenHospice.org.

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he eighth annual Cinema Verde International Environmental Film & Arts Festival has been a green event promoting environmental sustainability since 2010, held every year in Gainesville at The Hippodrome. This year’s festival will take place from February 9 through 12, featuring titles submitted by filmmakers from all over the world.

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study from the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, in Beijing, reports that Chinese Herbal Medicine (CHM) can be an effective treatment for patients with postpartum depression. Traditional Chinese Medicine advocates herbal treatments based on underlying issues.

Researchers analyzed data from 47 clinical trials encompassing 3,795 participants between the ages of 18 and 43 suffering from postpartum depression. The study pooled results into three categories: CHM versus placebo, CHM versus routine treatments (antidepressants) and CHM plus routine treatments versus only routine treatments.

The study found that using Chinese herbs combined with antidepressants is the most effective approach, noting that CHM is a safe, effective alternative for patients unable or unwilling to take antidepressants.

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eople will often give up on a goal they truly desire, such as new year’s resolution to lose weight, and energy workers believe the cause is an imbalance in the body’s energy system. This may be due to negative programs that have been running in the background for years: for example, “You’ve always been fat, You’ve never succeeded at anything, why is this different?” Imbalances have also been linked to chronic pain that has no diagnosed cause. Perhaps a person that is “a pain in the neck” may just be causing the neck pain.

Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) posits that mind/ brain likes the familiar; therefore, it’s simple to understand why people revert to old habits. Energy work practitioners help clients remove imbalances and enable them to more readily achieve their goals.

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EFT is similar to acupuncture, but without the needles. Along with the setup and tapping phases, a practitioner taps on different energy points in the upper body. EFT is claimed to allow the flow of energy to be restored and the stress of the event relieved.

According to Stanford-trained engineer and EFT developer Gary Craig, emotional and some physical issues are often caused by a shock to the body’s energy system or by unsupportable beliefs that were instilled when we were very young.

The shocks are not always something clients consciously recognize, but may be as harmless as negative comments.

Our bodies unconsciously house many beliefs that may be someone else’s beliefs passed on to us. Some people admire their parents so much that they think making more money than them might cause problems. Using EFT, a practitioner can lead a client to the root cause of anger, guilt and depression and help the client eliminate the emotional stress they cause.

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randomized, double-blind study from the Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Science and Research, in Bangalore, India, has found that an extract of fenugreek husk (FHE) called FenuSMART can provide relief from common symptoms of menopause, including night sweats, insomnia, headaches, hot flashes and mood swings.

Researchers studied 88 menopausal women between the ages of 45 and 58. Half were given one gram of FHE per day for 90 days while the other half received a placebo. The study measured the impact the supplement had on the subjects’ menopausal symptoms through weekly telephone sessions.

At the study’s end, approximately 32 percent of the women in the FHE group reported no hot flashes, while the placebo subjects saw the frequency of theirs reduced from three to five per day to one or two. Additionally, the subjects that took FHE experienced a 57 percent reduction in night sweats, a 68 percent abatement of mood swings, a 75 percent drop in insomnia and 58 percent fewer headaches. natural awakenings

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Zachary Crockett, of Pricenomics.com, has found that since 2014, 49 people were killed in attempts to take pictures of themselves with wild creatures. Although there are no statistics on how many animals have been harmed due to selfies, wildlife organizations such as Care for the Wild International are appealing to the public to stop using animals as props.

Visitors to China’s Yunnan Wild Animal Park lured captive peacocks from their enclosure and grabbed them by their tails. The birds died as a result.

Another group of people at a beach in Argentina was filmed mobbing a baby Franciscana dolphin, an endangered species, while taking pictures, resulting in its death likely through shock and severe dehydration from being removed from the water for too long.

Due to the high demand by tourists to take pictures with wild animals, special photographic settings are popping up in Mexico, Europe and Morocco.

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Abandoned and lost fishing gear such as traps, crab pots and nets litter the ocean floor in coastal areas worldwide, continuing to attract, entrap and kill fish and other marine life. The Associated Press reports that global nonprofits, governments and companies are engaged in efforts to retrieve and recycle as many of the items as possible to protect the environment, save marine life and reduce hazards to marine navigation.

A 2009 United Nations report estimated there are 640,000 tons of discarded fishing nets deep below the ocean surface worldwide.

Recommended solutions include degradable panels on traps that break down and allow trapped marine life to escape. International agreements prohibit dumping fishing equipment at sea; yet in England, small vessels can amass landfill charges of roughly $700 per year, giving them an incentive to ditch broken gear.

Pascal van Erp, a Dutch diver alarmed by the amount of equipment he’s encountered, founded the Ghost Fishing Foundation to tackle the issue. He says, “It’s found in all seas, oceans and inland waters at all depths, along the beach and under the sand. I don’t think the problem can be resolved completely, but we can keep it from getting worse by showing the problem to the public and the authorities.” Industry experts and scientists estimate that commercial fishermen annually lose about 10 percent of their traps due to bad weather.

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hen thinking about the best forms of exercise as we enter midlife and beyond, we should first clarify some myths and preconceptions,” says Michael Spitzer, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, biochemist, fitness expert and author of Fitness at 40, 50, 60 and Beyond. “In our society, there’s a mindset that once we pass our 40th year, it’s all downhill from there. Our metabolism slows and we gain weight, lose mobility and flexibility, deal with more aches and pains, experience shortness of breath and the list goes on.”

According to Spitzer, this all can happen, but it’s more of a self-fulfilling prophecy than destiny. “Research with older people at both rehabilitation and nursing centers tells us that the human body wasn’t designed to begin a major decline in function until age 70, barring major illness or accidents along the way. Most of individual decline is due to lifestyle choices, not nature’s plan.”

Spitzer teaches his clients that weight training is essential for every age group. “After age 30, most people lose between 0.5 to 1 percent of lean muscle fiber per year, which directly affects the basal metabolic rate. Much like a car

engine, the more lean muscle mass we have, the more energy our ‘engine’ uses, even when idling. If not prevented, by age 50, for example, we may have lost as much as 20 percent of the lean muscle fiber we had when we were 30.”

He also recommends regular cardiovascular exercise. “Do a good round of cardio inside your target heart rate zone for 30 minutes at least three times a week. It’s vital for lung and heart health, the primary benefit of cardio exercise as opposed to just burning calories.”

“For those in their 40s, I recommend high-intensity interval training such as burst training, along with a mind-body practice like power yoga or budokon,” says Nelson Pahl, of Northfield, Minnesota, managing editor of Longevity Times.

“Vinyasa yoga, tai chi and cycling are ideal during our 50s, while hatha yoga, tai chi, or qigong and hiking work well in our 60s.”

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Jones, an active aging specialist at the Carriage Club, in Kansas City, Missouri, who also trains physical therapists, rehabilitation specialists and movement educators. “They enjoy mixing up their daily exercise routines and look forward to the support and encouragement of their classmates.

Discussions include lighthearted wordplay and questions about anatomy and physiology.”

Pahl urges everyone at every age, “Consume only whole foods, always.”

He rarely drinks alcohol and begins every day with yoga and qigong.

“Also, be sure to stay well hydrated,” adds Jones. “This will keep your joints healthy, skin clear and moist, digestion more efficient and detoxification of organ systems more effective. Add fresh lemon if you like.”

Physical fitness is only one aspect of aging gracefully. Spiritual growth lifts and lightens any mental and emotional load, while supporting physical well-being.

Spitzer also recommends, “Reading, learning to play a musical instrument, crafting activities, computer strategy games or doing other activities that require concentration or new problem-solving skills; all help the mind stay tuned up and sharp.” It’s always healthy to break out of normal routines and comfort zones, venture into new worlds, volunteer and do what makes our heart soar.

Jones advises, “Choose activities that feel good, refreshing, include people you enjoy, and are done in pleasant environments. Don’t forget to revel in sunshine or a good book on a rainy day. Listen to music, play music, sing and dance every day.”

Maturity brings benefits we can embrace with delight when we bring loving attention and happy novelty to life.

Aimee Hughes, a freelance writer in Kansas City, MO, is a doctor of naturopathy and consultant for the Yandara Yoga Institute. Connect at ChezAimee@gmail.com.

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PASSAGE Conscious Dying as a Transformative Healing Journey

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hen properly viewed, the thresholds of all of life’s transitional moments can be both emotionally and spiritually rewarding.

Whether it involves marriage or birth, job loss or illness, gleaning insight from the experience can yield fresh perspective on how to live life more fully today, if we remain mindful and lovingly attentive through the process.

Like birth, death is a transition we can wisely prepare for. In recent years, compassionate individuals and grassroots movements have emerged to help us conduct ourselves, heal and grow from losing a loved one or face our own passing. An increasing number of initiatives support a new model in palliative care that treats death not as a failure, but an expected aspect of 16

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the human experience. Each in its own way advocates for a grace-filled passage supported by dignified, caring and compassionate practices.

Profound Shift

The Conscious Dying Institute, in Boulder, Colorado, aims to restore death and dying to its natural place in the sacred circle of life. Its end-of-life literacy curriculum and certificate training programs are helping to create a new, wisdombased culture of healing teachers and end-of-life doulas that serve among the frontline caregivers and companions providing the comfort people want and need most. Founded by Tarron Estes, a healing artist, poet, Caritas coach and transformational learning educator, the institute is grounded in love, spiritual

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openness, compassion and a universal field of consciousness.

“Training is open to nurses, physicians, clinicians, caregivers, family members, healthcare teams and anyone else interested in exploring what it means to die consciously,” says Estes.

It attends to the provider’s inner awakening and helps them strengthen their ability to give spiritual, emotional, physical and practical care to anyone, helping to relieve pain, regardless of diagnosis.

“Rather than curative care, it’s all about seeking to increase precious, meaningful moments, a sense of spiritual sanctity, beauty, interconnectedness and appreciation of life for the families and patients they serve. An end-of-life doula at bedside assures that families and loved ones can focus on what is most important,” explains Estes, who believes that our true nature lives within us as an unblemished jewel.

Helping individuals become comfortable talking about death is the work of Dr. Karen Wyatt, of Dillon, Colorado, founder of the End of Life University, an online interview series with end-of-life care experts. She provides a trustworthy loving environment in monthly death cafés. The author of What Really Matters: 7 Lessons for Living from the Stories of Dying expands the conversation through related articles and podcasts at eolUniversity.com.

Death cafés benefit from Wyatt’s experience as a hospice doctor. “There is never an agenda. Of the 10 to 12 people that generally join in, one is always a new caller, recently awakened to the idea of conscious dying or their own mortality. They’re seeking information and someone to talk to because family and friends aren’t interested.

Some already embracing their mortality wish to explore their thoughts with others. Some callers join just to listen,” advises Wyatt.

Because death in the West has become a commercialized, medical event with funeral home packages the norm, Wyatt recommends the National Home Funeral Alliance to those interested in a deeper understanding of options and resources for a gentler model. The nonprofit, grassroots movement and its members, such as Sacred Crossings, in Los Angeles, seek to restore the lost

Exploring the Mystery

For more than 40 years, philosopher, psychologist and physician Raymond Moody’s life work has been acknowledging the mysteries and validating the unexplainable events at the end of life. His seminal bestseller Life After Life appeared in 1975. Lisa Smartt’s mentorship by Moody led them to co-found FinalWordsProject.org. She’s also authored Words at the Threshold, a study of the nonsensical, metaphorical and paradoxical language and visions of the dying.

Moody and Smartt agree that by better understanding the unique language patterns related to end of life we can share more deeply and build bridges with our beloveds throughout the dying process. “When we do so, we offer greater support to the dying and ameliorate our own experience of loss as they cross the threshold,” remarks Smartt. Like William Peters, founder of the Shared Crossings Project, in Santa Barbara, California, they caution that compassionate etiquette during events at death is important.

“Assume that levels of awareness exist in the dying so that our energy and presence are felt and our voices heard,” advises Moody. “Respect your words and actions, regardless of the person’s state of consciousness. Be a compassionate listener and validate their vision. Don’t pretend to intellectualize or explain anything.”

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art and healing ritual of a home funeral by preserving the rights of families to provide home after-death care.

Supporting and educating interested families is the mission of Sacred Crossings founder Rev. Olivia Rosemarie Bareham. The certified death midwife and home funeral guide draws from her experiences as an auxiliary nurse and hospice volunteer to assist families with end-of-life planning, death midwifery and arrangements for an at-home vigil and funeral, as well as cremation and burial choices.

“We also offer sacred singing to help ease a loved one’s transition. Music by a bedside soloist or choir before, during and after death can be deeply relaxing and comforting, and even provide pain relief,” advises Bareham.

We rediscover that in order to die well, we must live well. Dying gracefully is the result of a mindful, day-to-day journey—a culmination of informed choices, honest discussions and deference to the hallowed fragility of nature’s life-death cycles. ~William Rosa

Dianne Gray, president and executive director of the Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Foundation, also owns Hospice and Healthcare Communications. “The dying often wish to leave here surrounded by peace and harmony. They choose to let go of contentiousness and often wish family members would do the same, which is facilitated by mapping out Advance Directives according to the final wishes of the patient,” says Gray.

Questions she frequently addresses in public talks and Death Over Dinner party conversations include: the necessity of finishing unfinished business; bringing closure to unresolved relationship issues; finding words to express our compassion; soothing the sense of impending loss; and managing to take only love with us to the other side, yet leave enough of it behind to help loved ones through their grieving process. She cautions that no matter how well we plan for death, things don’t always go as planned.

“Sometimes no matter how many advance care conversations have taken place, discord can dismantle the best laid plans. It requires the tough work of compassionate communications. Friends and families need to remember that this is the patient’s end-of-life experience, not theirs. It is possible to find peace in the midst of conflict, understanding that the one leaving overwhelmingly wishes for a peaceful passing, including peace within the family.”

The Death Over Dinner initiative, founded by Michael Hebb in 2013, has been hosted by groups in more than 20 countries to help people engage in conversations on “how we want to die”—the most vital and costly discussion Americans aren’t having (DeathOverDinner.org/stories).

Practical Plans

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and its 360 Degrees of Financial Literacy program offer a free downloadable national Guide to Financial Decisions: Implementing an End-of-Life Plan at Tinyurl.com/EssentialPlanNeeds.

It includes basic descriptions of issues that arise as we age beyond retirement and details the critical documents needed for the individual, dependents, property, assets, estate planning, wills and trusts. It also addresses issues related to advance, treatment and do-notresuscitate directives, insurance, types of funerals and costs, and Social Security, Medicare and veterans’ benefits. Guidelines suggest consulting with a certified public accountant or personal financial planning specialist.

The latest innovation is the blessing of a living funeral, a celebration of life while the honoree is present to hear the eulogies, praises and farewells before they depart.

AgingWithDignity.org provides a downloadable Five Wishes document, a popular advance directive, or living will that covers personal, spiritual, medical and legal aspects. It’s easy to use and can serve as a family guide to prompt conversations about personal care preferences in the event of serious illness.

New York Times journalist Mark Leibovich wrote about how Massachusetts Senator Edward Kennedy chose to spend his final weeks in pursuit of a “good ending.” As death approached,

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As many as 80 percent of us say we want to die at home.

Writing Our Legacy

~CNN

by Linda Sechrist

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n their books Caring for the Dying and Having the Last Say, authors Henry FerskoWeiss and Alan Gelb, respectively, advocate reviewing our life and writing a short narrative to explore its value as we approach our final act of Earth’s play.

Processing experiences from the past and what they mean at this juncture presents us an opportunity to achieve greater clarity and integrate them in a positive way in our life story. According to Fersko-Weiss, it has the power to reduce depression, increase life satisfaction, promote acceptance of self and enhance integrity of spirit, no matter what phase of life we are in.

The harvesting of life experiences should reflect our true humanity—flaws and all—and what we’ve learned through mistakes and failures, as well as triumphs. Conveying a compelling mythic family story, values we’ve lived by and our embrace of meaningful relationships will help the people we know understand that, for all its difficulties and complexities, life is worth living.

Our narrative, whether recorded as an essay or scripted video, becomes an act of praise for the gift of the life we’ve led, imperfect as it may have been. It can also serve as a potential keepsake that passes along life lessons and values from one generation to another.

Gelb suggests that summing up what’s most important to us in 500 to 1,000 words can be an experience to savor and enjoy at a reflective time in life, an opportunity to capture our legacy and even serve as our own eulogy.

When we want a loved one no longer here to feel near to us and hear them one last time, it’s a way for them to literally have the last say, he adds.

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Kennedy told friends that he wanted to take stock of his life and enjoy the gift of his remaining days with the people he loved most. As a result, he continued enjoying his morning ritual of reading newspapers while drinking coffee, playing with his dogs, watching James Bond movies with his wife and holding family dinners and sing-alongs near nightly. He reveled in his bedside view of Nantucket Sound, sailed when he could and ate lots of his favorite ice cream. His mantra was, “Every day is a gift.”

“As our time winds down, we all seek comfort in simple pleasures—companionship, everyday routines, the taste of good food, the warmth of sunlight on our faces,” remarks Boston’s Dr. Atul Gawande in Being Mortal. “If we strive in our final months for independence, companionship, mindful attention, dignity, wisdom, joy, love and freedom from pain, we have the power to make those days less miserable, confusing and frightening.”

In these many ways, we can manage to gently embrace and tenderly navigate life’s final transition with grace and love.

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ere in Gainesville and North Central Florida, we are fortunate to have Prairie Creek Conservation Cemetery providing a natural or “green� burial choice. However, just as we have the option of a home birth for entering this world, we also have the option of having a home funeral prior to any final disposition of the body.

A home funeral occurs when a family and/or friends take possession of and care for the body of a loved one from the time of death until burial or cremation. It is legal in the state of Florida and involves minimal paperwork, transporting and chilling, after 24 hours, of the body. Embalming is unnecessary. Any other activities incorporated into a home funeral reflect the previously expressed wishes of the deceased and the preferences of family and/or friends. This may involve having the body at home for some time, preparing the body, rituals, visitations and vigils, religious services and more.

Throughout history until the mid-1800s in America, there was no funeral industry and families naturally took care of their own deceased. Death and having home funerals were simply part of the fabric of life. Many people today are uneasy with the thought of being with or touching a corpse, even if it is someone they love. We hide from death and shield our children from it. However, once most people have had their first experience with the body of someone they know, that discomfort diminishes, allowing them to be lovingly present during this profoundly spiritual time with the deceased. Home funerals bring people together in a final act of compassionate service for the deceased, promoting healing in the grieving process.

A home funeral is virtually cost-free, saving families thousands of dollars. Its popularity is growing nationally and it is our legal right. Home funerals do require adequate knowledge and planning in order to satisfy the law. However, in the Gainesville area, this can easily be accomplished with the support and guidance of Final Friends, an independent group of community volunteers that provide free education, guidance and support.

Did you know that the Florida School of Massage hosts a Six Level Certiication course in Traditional Thai Massage? Do you want to learn a transformational and prootable healing modality that promotes the health and longevity of the practitioner as well as the recipient?

To learn more about after death options and home funerals or volunteer at Final Friends, call 352-374-4478 or visit FinalFriends.org.

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hysical therapists have long used horses to help patients improve balance or strengthen core muscles.

Now they’re helping to teach empathy.

Given a horse’s significant size, sometimes distracting surroundings and the need for safety, humans need to learn the animal’s non-verbal cues, and to regulate their own. Close interaction without riding is proving to be helpful for those dealing with addictions, trauma and grief, and for employees to improve their communication and teamwork skills.

Kelly Wendorf and Scott Strachan, co-founders of Equus, in Santa Fe, work with both individuals and organizations. Strachan emphasizes, “This isn’t magic. Horses reflect our feelings back to us. If we’re nervous, the horse will be more skittish.”

“We’ve had executives arrive with cell phones firmly in hand and leave holding soggy tissues instead,” comments Wendorf. “For them, it was unexpectedly emotional.”

For addicts caught up in a debilitating cycle, “Equine therapy gets the brain firing in a new direction,” says Constance Scharff, Ph.D., director of

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addiction research at Cliffside Malibu, in California. “Patients may say they’re fine when they’re not, but you can’t lie to a horse. They have boundaries; if you’re angry, a horse won’t tolerate your behavior and will walk away.”

Scharff notes, “Equine therapy is complementary to psychotherapy medicine, and one tool we use in approaching addiction. Depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can be the underlying issue, so we can address it, to understand why the person became an addict.”

Wendorf relates the story of an 18-year-old client facing body image issues. “Five horses approached her and touched her with their noses on her arms and legs. Where they touched was where she had been cutting herself to try to relieve her emotional pain.”

“People feel a powerful connection when they let down their defenses and a horse responds,” says Sheryl Jordan, equestrian director at Salamander Resort & Spa, in Middleburg, Virginia. “Our Equi-Spective life lessons program brings self-awareness and the power to better

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Horses help bring back memories for clients with dementia.

Straight From the Horse’s Mouth

~Hearts & Horses, Loveland, Colorado, nonprofit therapeutic riding facility control emotions. During the session, they may hug, pet and cry on the horse, but they leave the corral smiling.”

The program teamed up with the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) serving bereaved military families. Kelly Griffith, a surviving sister of U.S. Marine Corps Major Samuel Griffith, points to the power of equine therapy in a video at Tinyurl.com/ Equi-SpectiveVideo.

Susan Wight, a former professional steeplechase rider and ambassador for TAPS in Leesburg, Virginia, says, “My husband was my riding coach. When he passed away, I was numb when facing decisions, but at the session, it felt like one of the horses was the one to choose. The initial flood of emotions and memories from being around horses again wasn’t pretty, but empathy is a specific language, and I’m grateful for the opportunity. Horses are a huge part of my life.”

At Ranch Hand Rescue Counseling Center & Animal Sanctuary, in South Argyle, Texas, founder Bob Williams considers animal therapy a ministry.

“We rescue abused and neglected farm animals, including horses that come into play when patients are not responding to usual therapies,” he says. “It’s important for damaged people to learn to live in the light, and our partnering with the special needs animals helps put them on the emotional path to health.” The rescue’s mission is to provide hope, healing and a sense of security for children and adults that have suffered severe trauma

such as abuse, domestic violence and witnessing violent death (Tinyurl.com/ RanchHandRescueVideo).

Riding Beyond’s four-session program, in Ashland, Oregon, is free to women recovering from the rigors of breast cancer treatment. Expenses are covered by donations from the community. German research published in the journal PsychoOncology reported that 82 percent of participating breast cancer patients studied displayed symptoms of PTSD following diagnosis.

“They often don’t want to touch or be touched, and have trouble with friendships and intimate relationships; issues that can cripple a woman’s life,” says Trish Broersma, founding director and a certified therapeutic riding professional at Riding Beyond (Tinyurl. com/RidingBeyondVideo). “The medical team that saved their lives doesn’t treat these issues.”

The first client, unfamiliar with horses, met Mystic, who touched her on the site of the former tumor. She says, “Even weeks later, when I brought her image to mind when stressed, sad or even happy, it brought feelings of contentment, peace and well-being.”

Horses have been serving humans in many ways for centuries. Equine therapy shows they have even more to give if we are open to receive.

Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@ mindspring.com.

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quine-assisted therapy encompasses a range of treatments that includes activities with horses to promote physical improvements and address mental health problems. We are fortunate in our richly equestrian environment to have a number of resources for this valuable service available.

Marion Therapeutic Riding Association (MTRA) – Ocala Serving all ages and capabilities that are physically, mentally or emotionally challenged. Also Freedom Reins @ MTRA for veterans 352-732-7300, MTRAOcala.org Mending Fences – Morriston Residential treatment center with facilities on more than 400 acres with a wide range of equine therapies; specialties are addiction, trauma, PTSD and self-harming.

888-231-3844, MendingFences.com Therapy Horses of Gentle Carousel – Gainesville Miniature therapy horses based in Gainesville travel around the country to visit children and adults that have experienced traumatic events.

352-226-9009, GentleCarousel@ gmail.com, Horse-Therapy.org S.A.D.L.E.S. Ranch – Umatilla Equine-assisted psychotherapy for children and adults.

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e all relish a cozy nest, whether that means lightfilled views, the embrace of form-fitting sofas and chairs or plush rugs that snuggle bare feet. A beautiful, comfortable home that reflects our personal style and embodies our values can be achieved by learning the origin of furnishings and investing in sustainably made pieces that will stand the test of time, say experts.

“Furnishing a home ethically doesn’t mean sacrificing comfort or style,” says JD Doliner, a business consultant in Charlotte, North Carolina. Doliner’s home is graced with 18th- and 19th-century antiques, organic cotton mattresses, comfy custom-made chairs from Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified wood and handmade wool rugs certified childlabor-free by GoodWeave. “They give me peace of mind as a humanitarian and environmentalist,” she says.

Signs of Progress

Debbie Hindman, marketing director for Associates III Interior Design, in Denver, is working with increasingly

knowledgeable clients like Doliner asking for sustainably sourced products. Manufacturers, in turn, are upping transparency about product origins, realizing it can provide a competitive edge, she notes.

“We look at the story behind a product and make sure that it aligns with both our company’s and clients’ values,” says Hindman, a co-author of Sustainable Residential Interiors. “We ask questions like, ‘Are workers paid a fair wage? Was the product made with local materials? What is the story behind the company’s founding?’”

The Sustainable Furnishings Council (SFC) coalition of manufacturers, retailers and designers partners with businesses and informs consumers to increase environmentally responsible choices in the marketplace. Its 400 members commit to sustainability and transparency in their business practices and submit an annual action plan showing such efforts. Headquartered in Edenton, North Carolina, the council strives to minimize industry carbon emissions and remove unsustainable materials and harmful

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chemical ingredients from residential and commercial furnishings.

“The residential furnishings industry frequently takes raw materials from one continent, processes and manufactures on another to be consumed on yet another, leaving a huge environmental footprint,” says Susan Inglis, the council’s executive director. As the third largest consumer of wood, these manufacturers bear significant responsibility for preserving the world’s forest ecosystems and fighting deforestation, reports Inglis.

material’s natural form and feeling.

Her firm promotes durable, timeless pieces over trendy furnishings that a client might discard in a few years.

When it’s time to retire a piece of furniture, find a new home for it, whether by donating to a charity or reselling through a consignment store.

While cutting corners on home furnishing choices can be tempting, especially when shopping on a budget, remember that today’s quality pieces may become tomorrow’s cherished heirlooms.

“Some will spend money on the latest gadget, but hesitate to invest in a great piece of furniture or a quality mattress they’ll spend much of their life sitting or sleeping on,” says Beres. “It’s not a splurge; you’re investing in your health and protecting Earth’s precious resources. It all comes full circle.”

Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

Savvy Shoppers

To make informed decisions, furniture shoppers need to ask how, where, from what and by whom a potential purchase is made. Lisa Beres, a healthy home expert and former interior designer in Newport Coast, California, and author of Just Green It! advises not taking product claims at face value. Ask if the product has earned a certification like the Global Organic Textile Standard for fabrics or GreenGuard, which verifies low levels of chemical emissions.

Not all natural products are sustainably produced; cotton, for example, is one of the most heavily sprayed crops. Look for certified organic cotton as a responsible textile choice. Beres also suggests renewable fiber sources like bamboo or hemp. “Natural latex is a sound alternative to foam fillers, offering good support and dust mite resistance,” says Beres.

Specific animal-based products like down feathers used in bedding can provoke allergies and be produced inhumanely, Beres cautions. Products certified to the Responsible Down Standard, which protects the wellbeing and welfare of geese tapped for their manufacture, offer a humane choice for fluffy down comforters.

Look for well-crafted furniture made from locally sourced, reclaimed or FSC-certified wood instead of particleboard, which usually contains formaldehyde and may be made from unsustainably harvested wood.

Sustainable furnishings are both better for the planet and can make a home distinctive. Natural pieces like a countertop made from reclaimed, rough-hewn wood provide a unique beauty that mass-manufactured pieces can’t match and also showcase the

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KEEP DECAY AWAY

Kids Do Best with Holistic Dentistry

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ccording to a 2012 New York Times story, “Preschoolers in Surgery for a Mouthful of Cavities,” more dentists nationwide are recommending that children be administered general anesthesia at hospitals due to the severity of decay.

Such extensive dental work on children is largely preventable. Wise parents encourage their children to develop healthy habits such as brushing teeth at least twice a day; eating fewer sugary snacks and brushing afterwards; limiting fruit juice intake to four ounces a day; and sucking on bacteria-killing xylitol lollipops. Such a routine combined with an initial dentist visit by their first birthday can reduce dental costs, including hospital treatment for extreme decay that can cost thousands of dollars.

Other ways to reduce the too-common incidence of six to 10 childhood cavities include breastfeeding only until baby teeth erupt; avoiding transmission of an anaerobic oral bacteria carried in saliva that’s the leading cause of tooth

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decay; early interceptive treatment to avoid crowding of teeth; and consulting a nutritionist.

Breastfeeding

Andie Pearson, a doctor of dental medicine and owner of Gaimed Dental Spa, in Wilmette, Illinois, tells mothers that in the descent through the birth canal, their baby ingests the bacteria necessary to digest breast milk. As teeth later emerge, their gut bacteria also become able to digest solid food. “By the time a child has all 20 baby teeth, between 18 and 30 months, they no longer have the microbial ecology for digesting breast milk and should be weaned. Researchers from the University of CaliforniaBerkeley have found that the more frequently a mother breastfed her child beyond the second birthday during the day, the greater the child’s risk of severe early tooth decay,” says Pearson.

Development of facial muscles and bone structure is dependent on chewing and gnawing. “Teething rings facilitate chewing that builds stronger

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teeth and creates better alignment,” she explains. If childhood tooth growth is delayed, Pearson often suggests a chiropractic adjustment if all other developmental areas are normal. “It can help the body relax so that teeth erupt naturally,” she advises.

Mouth-to-Mouth Susan Maples, a doctor of dental surgery and owner of Total Health Dentistry, in Holt, Michigan, notes that Streptococcus mutans is the leading reason children are hospitalized today. “Cavities are formed when the rate of decay of the teeth caused by the lactic acid produced by the bacteria exceeds the rate of repair initiated by the phosphate and calcium ions in saliva,” she explains.

The unwanted bacteria is transmitted through saliva, which is why adults should avoid licking spoons or tasting foods before offering them to children between the ages of 1 and 3. “This type of bacteria thrives on sugar, so children shouldn’t have lots of sugary drinks and sweet treats,” says Maples. Mouth kissing presents a similar risk.

Early Intervention

Kris Kammer, a doctor of dental surgery and owner of Gums of Steel Oral Hygiene Transformation, in Middleton, Wisconsin, learned early in his career to avoid mercury amalgam fillings and early extractions of bicuspids for orthodontic purposes, and that xylitol reduces buildup of plaque bacterial biofilm on teeth.

A study published in the Journal of Dental Research, supported by findings of a metastudy appearing in Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dentistry “shows that regular use of xylitol over six months significantly reduces the Streptococcus mutans population,” he says.

He also suggests early interceptive treatments which can be performed by general dentists. “Parents don’t need to wait for children’s teeth to come in crooked and crowded.

These issues can be addressed with a removable appliance that expands the arch in the roof dome, influences bone growth and makes room for incoming teeth,” says Kammer. Early proper diet may also help prevent

crowding of teeth as well as malocclusion, or misalignment of upper and lower teeth, according to Pearson.

Role Modeling “Parents play a pivotal role in their children’s dental hygiene. They influence how their children care for their teeth, behave in the dentist’s office and feel about dental visits,” advises Pentti Nupponen, a doctor of dental medicine and owner of the Halifax Center for Holistic & Cosmetic Dentistry, in Halifax, Pennsylvania.

Children should be made familiar with dentistry and taught that they are responsible for their dental hygiene from around age 1. Nupponen explains his gentle method: “I encourage mothers to bring their children along for dental appointments so that they can watch me from their mother’s lap. Generally, by the time they are alone in my chair, they aren’t frightened.”

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1 Workshop and Pot Luck Dinner – 6pm. Explore your writing talents. Any level of writing skills welcome.

Activities include reading discussions, editing and new ideas. Free, bring pot luck dish. Crones’ Cradle Conserve Foundation, 6411 NE 217th Pl, Citra. Call or email to reserve at 352-595-3377 or CatCrone@aol. com. CronesCradleConserve.org.

Soul-to-Soul – 7-9pm. Hosted by Rev. Cindy Grimes.

Bringing people together who want to change the world.

Guest speakers, refreshments and live music. Love offering. Oakbrook Center for Spiritual Living, 1009 NE 28th Ave, Ocala. 352-629-3897. OakbrookCSL.org.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2 Loving Communication, Free Seminar – 6-7:45pm.

Learn powerful and simple tools to be heard and understood as published in Making It Safe to Love by acclaimed author, Fred Keyser. Free. Freedom Public Library, 5870 SW 95th St, Ocala. Info: Fred@ DivineHeartMetaphysical.org.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3 Free Consultation – 8am-8pm, by appointment.

With Mary Miller, LMT #MA68465. Learn the benefits of massage and how massage can be customized to each individual. Free. A Pure Massage.

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Hoggetowne Medieval Faire – 9:30am-3pm. Cheer battling knights, birds of prey and a human chess game.

Shop in the marketplace, performances by magicians, musicians and jesters. Food court available. Discounted admission $8/adults, $3.50/children ages 5-17, free/under 5 yrs. Alachua County Fairgrounds, 3100 NE 39th Ave, Gainesville. 352-393-8536. HoggetowneFaire.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4 Hoggetowne Medieval Faire – 10am-6pm. Cheer battling knights, birds of prey and a human chess game. Shop in the marketplace, performances by magicians, musicians and jesters. Food court available. $17/adults, $7/children ages 5-17, free/under 5 yrs. Alachua County Fairgrounds, 3100 NE 39th Ave, Gainesville. 352-393-8536. HoggetowneFaire.com.

Aura Photography and Soul Contract Readings – noon-5pm. With Howard Minton. Your choice of an aura photo with interpretation or Soul Contract reading, a channeled message from your guides regarding your soul’s purpose. $50 for one or $88 for both. Call to sign up. High Springs Emporium, 19675 NW US Hwy 441, High Springs.386-454-8657. HighSpringsEmporium.net.

Class – 2-4:30pm. Psychic / Medium Spiritual Development. Includes meditation, lesson and practice. $30. Held at Unity of Gainesville, 8801 NW 39th Ave. International Foundation for Spiritual Knowledge. 407-247-7823. ifsk.org.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5 Hoggetowne Medieval Faire – 10am-6pm. Cheer battling knights, birds of prey and a human chess game. Shop in the marketplace, performances by magicians, musicians and jesters. Food court available. $17/adults, $7/children ages 5-17, free/under 5 yrs. Alachua County Fairgrounds, 3100 NE 39th Ave, Gainesville. 352-393-8536. HoggetowneFaire.com.

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Women’s Sunday Brunch – 11am. An amazing assortment of women, locally grown food, an entertaining program in an atmosphere of quiet, respect and contemplation. Sliding scale from $10 to whatever you can contribute. Crones’ Cradle Conserve Foundation, 6411 NE 217th Pl, Citra. Reserve by noon the Friday before at 352-595-3377 or CatCrone@aol.com.

CronesCradleConserve.org.

Aura Photography and Soul Contract Readings – noon-5pm. With Howard Minton. Your choice of an aura photo with interpretation or Soul Contract reading, a channeled message from your guides regarding your soul’s purpose. $50 for one or $88 for both. Call to sign up. High Springs Emporium,19675 NW US Hwy 441, High Springs.386-454-8657.

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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6 Natural Health Meet-n-Greet – 5:30-7:30pm. With Dr. Sue Vogan. Discover traditional therapies and clinicians that are available in our area. Free, open to the public. Sponsored by: The House of Asclepius.

Location: Belleview Library, 13145 SE Cty Hwy 484, Belleview. For info: 352-687-2399.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7 Seminar – 6pm. Save your Brain…Don’t Lose your Mind. $10 includes handouts. SMD members bring your card. Need to pre-register. Natural Medicine Physicians, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala.

352-291-9459. LemireClinic.com.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8 Seven-week Series – 10-11:30am. Chakra Activation Series. With Billie Weiss. $23 each class. Call to register. Fairy Dust Crystals & Such, 11781 SE Hwy 441, Belleview. 352-693-4592. FairyDustCrystals.com.

Chinese Medicine Health Seminar – 1pm. Back, Hip & Knee Pain and Peripheral Neuropathy.

Eliminate the pain with Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Join an in depth discussion followed by a Q&A session. Free. Seating is limited, reservations required. Ni’s Chinese Medical Center, 1501 N US Hwy 441, Ste 1106, The Villages. 352391-9266. DrBoNi.com.

Class – 2pm. Nutrition Class at Windmill Acres Goat Farms. Free. Need to pre-register. Sponsored by Natural Medicine Physicians. Held at Windmill Acres Goat Farms, 13323 SE 114th St Rd, Ocklawaha. 352-8127013. WindmillDairies.com and LemireClinic.com.

Class – 2-4:30pm. Psychic Mediumship Development. Third class of the new Wednesday monthly series in The Villages. $30. Held at Holiday Inn Express, Hwy 441, Lady Lake. International Foundation for Spiritual Knowledge. 407-247-7823. ifsk.org.

Class – 4-6pm. Strange Things in the Forest. With Betty Harbison. UFO’s, Orbs and other paranormal sightings. Love donation. Call to register. Fairy Dust Crystals & Such, 11781 SE Hwy 441, Belleview.

352-693-4592. FairyDustCrystals.com.

Parent Support Group – 6:30-8pm. The ongoing support group for families that deal with behavioral and emotional issues related to attention deficit disorders. The focus is on students kindergarten through eighth grade. Celebration United Methodist

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Film Festival – February 9-12. 8th Annual Cinema Verde International Environmental Film and Arts Festival. A four-day festival with the goal to raise awareness about environmental issues that affect our community and each one of us. The Hippodrome State Theater, 25 SE 2nd Pl, Gainesville. 352-327-3560. CinemaVerde.org.

Class – 10:30am-1pm. Psychic Mediumship Development. Third class of the new Thursday monthly series in The Villages. $30. Held at Holiday Inn Express, Hwy 441, Lady Lake. International Foundation for Spiritual Knowledge. 407-247-7823. ifsk.org.

Class – 4pm. Diabetes Education. Seating is limited, need to pre-register. Natural Medicine Physicians, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. 352-291-9459.

LemireClinic.com.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Film Festival – February 9-12. 8th Annual Cinema Verde International Environmental Film and Arts Festival. A four-day festival with the goal to raise awareness about environmental issues that affect our community and each one of us. The Hippodrome State Theater, 25 SE 2nd Pl, Gainesville. 352-327-3560. CinemaVerde.org.

Free Consultation – 8am-8pm, by appointment.

With Mary Miller, LMT #MA68465. Learn the benefits of massage and how massage can be customized to each individual. Free. A Pure Massage.

352-299-8283. MassageAPureMassage.com.

Spirit Essence Portraits – 11:30am-4:30pm. With Melissa Harris, Visionary Artist. You will receive a psychic reading plus an original watercolor painted by Melissa. $250. Call to sign up. High Springs Emporium, 19675 NW US Hwy 441, High Springs.386-454-8657. HighSpringsEmporium.net.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11 Film Festival – February 9-12. 8th Annual Cinema Verde International Environmental Film and Arts Festival. A four-day festival with the goal to raise awareness about environmental issues that affect our community and each one of us. The Hippodrome State Theater, 25 SE 2nd Pl, Gainesville. 352-327-3560. CinemaVerde.org.

Workshop – 9:30am-noon. Praying from the Mind, Praying from the Heart. With Steve Camp and Kaye Gordon. This experimental workshop will present information about the differences between mental prayer and heart-directed prayer, and will include powerful visuals, slides, and heart-to-heart sharing of over fifty years’ worth of prayer experience, plus a step-by-step explanation of Unity’s Five Step approach to affirmative prayer, demonstrations and experiential exercises. Suggested $20 love offering.

Unity Spiritual Center, 509 County Rd 468, Fruitland Park. 352-454-3120. UnitySpiritualCenterFL.org.

Class – 10am-5pm. Reiki I. With Kathy Cairns. $150, lunch included. A $25 deposit is required. Call to register. Fairy Dust Crystals & Such, 11781 SE Hwy 441, Belleview. 352-693-4592. FairyDustCrystals.com.

Class – 11am-noon. Candle Dressing. Learn how to dress a candle. Before burning a candle for a ritual or spell, it should be charged, which means preparing the candle to make it more powerful. $12, includes one 120 hour/7-day candle, a $9 value. Call for reservations. Karma Cottage, 652 #A North Citrus Ave, Crystal River. 352-566-0300. KarmaCottage.com.

Spirit Essence Portraits – 11:30am-4:30pm. With Melissa Harris, Visionary Artist. You will receive a psychic reading plus an original watercolor painted by Melissa. $250. Call to sign up. High Springs Emporium, 19675 NW US Hwy 441, High Springs.386-454-8657. HighSpringsEmporium.net.

Valentine’s Day Celebration – noon-5:30pm. All You Need is Love. Champagne and chocolate, free crystal gifts for all plus 30% off all jewelry. Free. High Springs Emporium, 19765 NW US Hwy 441, High Springs. 386-454-8657. HighSpringEmporium.net.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12 Film Festival – February 9-12. 8th Annual Cinema Verde International Environmental Film and Arts Festival. A four-day festival with the goal to raise awareness about environmental issues that affect our community and each one of us. The Hippodrome State Theater, 25 SE 2nd Pl, Gainesville. 352-327-3560. CinemaVerde.org.

Concert – 11:45am. Renowned musician and songwriter Eddie Watkins sings his prayers as a New Thought artist. Love offering. Unity Spiritual Center, 509 County Rd 468, Fruitland Park. 352-454-3120.

UnitySpiritualCenterFL.org.

Spirit Essence Portraits – noon-4pm. With Melissa Harris, Visionary Artist. You will receive a psychic reading plus an original watercolor painted by Melissa. $250. Call to sign up. High Springs Emporium, 19675 NW US Hwy 441, High Springs.386-454-8657. HighSpringsEmporium.net.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13 Class – 4pm. Diabetes Education. Seating is limited, need to pre-register. Natural Medicine Physicians, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. 352-291-9459.

LemireClinic.com.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14 Natural Eye Program – February 14-16. Learn what you can do about wet/dry macular degeneration, glaucoma, and cataracts without injections.

Seating is limited, call to pre-register. Natural Medicine Physicians, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. 352-291-9459. LemireClinic.com.

Transformation, Detox/Healing Group series – 4pm. Decrease weight, lower A1C and cholesterol, increase energy. Seating is limited, must pre-register.

Natural Medicine Physicians, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. 352-291-9459. LemireClinc.com.

Class – 6-8:30pm. Psychic Mediumship Development. Third class of the new Tuesday monthly series in The Villages. $30. Held at Holiday Inn Express,

Hwy 441, Lady Lake. International Foundation for Spiritual Knowledge. 407-247-7823. ifsk.org.

Crystal Bowl Meditation – 7pm. With Marcia McAllister. A guided meditation using crystal bowls to get to that quiet still place. Love offering. Unity Spiritual Center, 509 County Rd 468, Fruitland Park.

352-454-3120. UnitySpiritualCenterFL.org.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15 Natural Eye Program – February 14-16. Learn what you can do about wet/dry macular degeneration, glaucoma, and cataracts without injections.

Seating is limited, call to pre-register. Natural Medicine Physicians, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. 352-291-9459. LemireClinic.com.

Sustainability Summit – February 15-17. University of Florida will host the sixth Collegiate Sports Sustainability Summit (CS3.) $250/$75 for students. Located at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in the Holloway Touchdown Terrace. CS3.Sustainable.ufl.edu. See News Brief, page 6.

Iridology – 8am-5pm, by appointment. Learn about your health’s needs through your eyes. Natural Medicine Physicians, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. 352-291-9459. LemireClinc.com.

Workshop and Pot Luck Dinner – 6pm. Explore your writing talents. Any level of writing skills welcome. Activities include reading discussions, editing and new ideas. Free, bring pot luck dish. Crones’ Cradle Conserve Foundation, 6411 NE 217th Pl, Citra. Call or email to reserve at 352-595-3377 or CatCrone@aol.com. CronesCradleConserve.org.

Soul-to-Soul – 7-9pm. Hosted by Rev. Cindy Grimes. Bringing people together who want to change the world. Guest speakers, refreshments and live music. Love offering. Oakbrook Center for Spiritual Living, 1009 NE 28th Ave, Ocala.

352-629-3897. OakbrookCSL.org.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16 Natural Eye Program – February 14-16. Learn what you can do about wet/dry macular degeneration, glaucoma, and cataracts without injections.

Seating is limited, call to pre-register. Natural Medicine Physicians, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. 352-291-9459. LemireClinic.com.

Four-Part Series – 5:30-7:30pm. Natural Spiritualism. Explore what it means to be wiccan or pagan. Sacred space, elements, reincarnation and the divine masculine and feminine are among the topics. $25. Call for reservations. Karma Cottage, 652 #A North Citrus Ave, Crystal River. 352-5660300. KarmaCottage.com.

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17 Four-Days of Courses and Sessions – February 1720 - 8am. With Grand Qigong Master Ou Wen Wei, who created Pangu Shengong. Location: Residence Inn I-75, 3275 SW 40th Blvd, Gainesville. For info: 415-713-3096, Info@Pangu.or or Pangu.org/events.

Free Consultation – 8am-8pm, by appointment.

With Mary Miller, LMT #MA68465. Learn the benefits of massage and how massage can be customized to each individual. Free. A Pure Massage.

352-299-8283. MassageAPureMassage.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18 3rd Annual Integrative Health Summit – 9am-4pm.

Sponsored by Natural Medicine Physicians/Lemire Clinic, Himalayan Salt Room and Absolute Health. $40, $75/couple. Location: Hilton Ocala, 3600 SW 36th Ave, Ocala. Lunch included with registration. No ticket sales at the door. Reservations required: 352-237-4653.

Class – 11am-1pm. Intuitive Development. Understanding and expanding our sixth sense. A class full of research, practical advice and practice. $25. Call for reservations. Karma Cottage, 652 #A North Citrus Ave, Crystal River. 352-566-0300. KarmaCottage.com.

Aura Photography and Soul Contract Readings – 11am-6pm. With Howard Minton. $50. Call for appointment. Fairy Dust Crystals & Such, 11781 SE Hwy 441, Belleview. 352-693-4592. FairyDustCrystals.com.

Workshop – 2-4pm. The Earth Gives Us What We Need – The Stones of Tucson. With Sharron Britton. $20. Call to register. High Springs Emporium, 19765 NW US Hwy 441, High Springs. 386-454-8657.

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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19 Connect with Loved Ones on the Other Side – noon-5pm.With MaChandra, Trance Medium. $60/ half hour, $100/hour. Call to register. High Springs Emporium, 19765 NW US Hwy 441, High Springs.

386-454-8657. HighSpringEmporium.net.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20 Thermography Screenings – 8am-5pm; by appointment. Thermography is a healthy alternative to mammograms. Natural Medicine Physicians, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. 352-291-9459. LemireClinic.com.

Patient Education – 6pm. Learn about the clinic followed by Q&A. Free. Seating is limited, call to reserve your seat. Natural Medicine Physicians, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. 352-2919459. LemireClinic.com.

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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21 Save Your Mind Intensive Program – February 2123. Seating is limited, need to pre-register. Natural Medicine Physicians, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. 352-291-9459. LemireClinic.com.

Transformation, Detox/Healing Group series – 4pm. Decrease weight, lower A1C and cholesterol, increase energy. Seating is limited, must pre-register.

Natural Medicine Physicians, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. 352-291-9459. LemireClinc.com.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24 Presentation and Sample Class – 6:30-8:30pm.

Introduction to Traditional Thai Yoga. “Reusi Dat Ton.” Free, open to public. 2 Hours Yoga Alliance Continuing Education available. Bodhi Sangha Shala School of Thai Massage and Yoga, 7120 NE 19th Ave, Gainesville. 813-417-6745. BodhiSangha.com.

Free Consultation – 8am-8pm, by appointment.

With Mary Miller, LMT #MA68465. Learn the benefits of massage and how massage can be customized to each individual. Free. A Pure Massage.

352-299-8283. MassageAPureMassage.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25 Workshop – 9am-4pm. Self-Massage and Joint Mobilization of Traditional Thai Yoga. “Reusi Dat Ton” with David Wells. $150. 6 Hours of NCBTMB and Yoga Alliance Continuing Education available.

Bodhi Sangha Shala School of Thai Massage and Yoga, 7120 NE 19th Ave, Gainesville. 813-417-6745.

Register: BodhiSangha.com.

Benefit – 10am-2pm. Spring Bling Shopping and Treats for Haven Hospice. A day of shopping in a fun and stylish atmosphere while enjoying treats and beverages. $5 entrance fee. Haven Hospice E.T. York Care Center Community Room, 4200 NW 90th Blvd, Gainesville. 352-271-4665. HavenHospice.org.

Class – 10am-5pm. Reiki II. With Kathy Cairns. $300, lunch included. A $30 deposit is required. Call to register. Fairy Dust Crystals & Such, 11781 SE Hwy 441, Belleview. 352-693-4592. FairyDustCrystals.com.

Book Club – 11am-noon. Discuss the book of the month, Bringers of the Dawn by Barbara Marciniak. Free but space is limited. Call for reservations.

Karma Cottage, 652 #A North Citrus Ave, Crystal River. 352-566-0300. KarmaCottage.com.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26 Workshop – 9am-4pm. Basic Exercises and Breathing of Traditional Thai Yoga. “Reusi Dat Ton” with David Wells. $150. 6 Hours of NCBTMB and Yoga

Alliance Continuing Education available. Bodhi Sangha Shala School of Thai Massage and Yoga, 7120 NE 19th Ave, Gainesville. 813-417-6745.

Register: BodhiSangha.com.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27 Mini-Reading Party – 1-4pm. Receive both a British Style Psychic/Mediumship Reading and a Crystal Reading. $30, limited to 10 people. Held at a private home in The Villages. International Foundation for Spiritual Knowledge. 407-247-7823. ifsk.org.

Class – 5:30-7pm. Empathic Skills. An empath feels the emotions and physical pains of others, which can over-stimulate the empath. Learn how to protect yourself and enjoy a life of knowing. $25. Call for reservations. Karma Cottage, 652 #A North Citrus Ave, Crystal River. 352-566-0300. KarmaCottage.com.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28 Sidewalk Sale – noon-5:30pm. The Big Tent will be full of wonderful crystals and jewelry from 50-75% off. Open to everyone. High Springs Emporium, 19765 NW US Hwy 441, High Springs. 386-4548657. HighSpringEmporium.net.

Transformation, Detox/Healing Group series – 4pm. Decrease weight, lower A1C and cholesterol, increase energy. Seating is limited, must pre-register.

Natural Medicine Physicians, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. 352-291-9459. LemireClinc.com.

Crystal Bowl Meditation – 7pm. With Marcia McAllister. A guided meditation using crystal bowls to get to that quiet still place. Love offering. Unity Spiritual Center, 509 County Rd 468, Fruitland Park.

352-454-3120. UnitySpiritualCenterFL.org.

plan ahead THURSDAY, MARCH 2 SATURDAY, MARCH 4 Conference – Annie Appleseed Project’s 11th Annual Complementary & Alternative Cancer Therapies Conference. $249 includes three organic meals, giveaways and events. Daily rates available. Location: Embassy Suites, 1601 Belvedere Rd, West Palm Beach. AnnieAppleseedProject.org.

FRIDAY, MARCH 3 Workshop – 10am-1:30pm. Positively Priming the Mind. With keynote speaker Kim Serafini, a leading authority on positive priming and how to accelerate learning and change. $49 includes lunch. Location:

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SUNDAY, MARCH 5 Class – 11:45am. Can You Hear Me Now? With Claudia Virga. Learn a new, quick and simple science-based program that will help you improve and empower you in your relationships. Learn how to become fluent in all four language types to make sure you are being heard. Love donation. Unity Spiritual Center, 509 County Rd 468, Fruitland Park. 352-454-3120. UnitySpiritualCenterFL.org.

MONDAY, MARCH 6 Florida Strawberry Festival – 9am-5:30pm. Bus ride to Plant City, the “winter strawberry capital of the world.” $48 adults, $25 children 6-12, and $20 age 5 and under. Must pre-order before Feb. 6. 352-6872113, vad625@hotmail.com or Mail@UnityOcala. org. Sponsored by Unity of Ocala. UnityOcala.org.

SATURDAY, MARCH 11 Benefit Run/Walk – 4:30pm. 8th Annual Run For Haven to benefit Haven Hospice in Gainesville.

5K and 10K run/walk, costume contest, prizes, live music, food, drinks, expo booths and more. Registration fees vary. Register online through March 8.

After that date, register the day of event starting at 2:30pm. Location: Tioga Town Center, 105 SW 128th St, Newberry. 352-271-4665. RunForHaven.org.

SUNDAY, MARCH 26 13th Annual Healthy Living Expo – 10:30am-5pm.

Caring for your health and the environment. Exhibitors, workshops. and door prizes. Sponsored by Natural Awakenings Melbourne/Vero Beach. Location: Florida Tech Clemente Center, 3011 Panther Pl, Melbourne. 321-777-6433. HealthyLivingExpos.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 8 Festival – 11am-5pm. Gainesville’s First Annual VegFest. A celebration of a healthy, sustainable and compassionate way of life. Have fun and learn about the many ways to improve health, lessen our impact on the environment and reduce animal suffering. Westside Park, 1001 NW 34th St, Gainesville.

GainesvilleVegFest.com.

Benefit – 5:30-8:30pm. ViVA! Hollywood to benefit Haven Hospice in Gainesville. Music and entertainment, award show-themed dinner by Blue Water Bay Gaming, live and silent auctions, after party. $150.

Call for tickets, auction or sponsorship opportunities. Location: Rembert Farms, 13014 NW 174th Ave, Alachua. 352-271-4665. VivaMeansLife.org.

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A Course in Miracles – 4pm. Discussion Group.

Unity of Ocala, 101 Cedar Rd, Ocala. 352-687-2113.

Mail@UnityOfOcala.org. UnityOcala.org.

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sunday Sunday Spiritual Service – 10am. Unity of Ocala, 101 Cedar Rd, Ocala. 352­-687-­2113. mail@ UnityOcala.org. UnityOcala.org.

Unity Spiritual Center Sunday Service – 10am.

Transformational message focuses on oneness, sustainability, the use of prayer, the power of your imagination and remembering who you are and why you are here. Unity Spiritual Center, 509 County Rd, Fruitland Park. 352­-454-­3120.

UnitySpiritualCenterFL.org.

Oakbrook Sunday Service – 10:30am; Guided Meditation – 9:45am. Awaken and LIVE. Oakbrook Center for Spiritual Living, 1009 NE 28th Ave, Ocala. 352-629-3897. OakbrookCSL.org.

monday Laser Therapy Awareness Days – By appointment. Mondays in February. Laser therapy can treat pain related to many conditions such as arthritis, neuropathy, sprains/strains, chronic pain, injuries, muscle pain and stiffness. Free consultation. Call for appointment. Dr. Jack’s Chiropractic, 105 NW 1st Ave, High Springs.

386-454-4055. DrJacksChiropractic.com.

Wellness Wednesday – 11am-2pm. Enjoy delicious and healthy treats from Living Green Café.

Learn how to bridge the gap between what we do eat and what we should eat. Sponsored by Juice Plus+. Living Green Café, 353 Plaza Dr, Ste A, Eustis. 352-602-4956.

Ocala Farm Market – 3-7pm. Locally grown farm fresh seasonal produce, homemade jellies and jams, crafts and plants. Location: Corner of SE 3rd St and SE 3rd Ave, Ocala. 352-426-8244.

OcalaDowntownMarket.com.

thursday Acupuncture – By appointment. With physician Susan Snelling. Chinese Pulse, Herbs, Twina, Cupping and more. Natural Medicine Physicians, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ocala. 352­-291-­9 459.

LemireClinic.com.

Love and Embrace Your Body Class – 10am.

Thursdays in February. Guided classes to learn how to take care of our body using Unity principles and working through this relationship spiritually, mentally and physically. $5 fee for workbook, Love Offering. Unity Spiritual Center, 509 County Rd, Fruitland Park. 352­-454­-3120.

UnitySpiritualCenterFL.org.

friday Health Happens Farmers Market – 9am-2:30pm.

Shop for fresh produce, seafood, honey, baked goods, gluten-free snacks and prepared meals for lunch. McPherson Governmental Complex field, 601 SE 25th Ave. Ocala. 352-438-2360.

saturday Leesburg Saturday Morning Market – 8am1pm. Local farmers, craftsmen, bakers, artists and more. Location: Towne Square, 501 W Main St, Leesburg. 352-365-0053.

Haile Farmers Market – 8:30am-12pm. Open rain or shine, heat or cold. Haile Village Center in Haile Plantation, SW 91st Terr, Gainesville.

HaileFarmersMarket.com.

Organic Pickup Hub – 9am-1pm. The Ocala hub to pick up Strawberry Passion Organics. Market Under the Oaks, 2250 NE Hwy 326, Ocala.

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Farmstead Saturdays – 9am-­3pm. Free. Crones Cradle Conserve, 6411 NE 217 Pl, Citra. 352-­595-­ 3377. CronesCradleConserve.com.

Ocala Farm Market – 9am-2pm. Locally grown farm fresh seasonal produce, homemade jellies and jams, crafts and plants. Location: Corner of SE 3rd St and SE 3rd Ave, Ocala. 352-426-8244.

OcalaDowntownMarket.com.

tuesday Acupuncture – By appointment. With physician Susan Snelling. Chinese Pulse, Herbs, Twina, Cuppping and more. Natural Medicine Physicians, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ocala. 352­-291-­9459. LemireClinic.com.

Crystal Bowl Meditation – 7pm. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. Love offering. Unity Spiritual Center, 509 County Rd, Fruitland Park. 352-­454-­3120.

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wednesday Hearing Screenings – 8am-5pm. With Dr. David Ditchfield. By appointment. Free. Natural Medicine Physicians, 11115 SW 93rd Ct. Rd, Ocala. 352-­291-­ 9459. LemireClinic.com.

Qigong – 9-9:30am. With Dr. Neil Crenshaw and Dr. Don Mederios. Donations go to Connected Warriors. Van Ness Park Civic Center, G Ave and 7th St, McIntosh. 352-425-2975.

Yoga Class – 9:30am. Call for details. Wallace Fitness, 252 N Donelly St, Mount Dora. 352-735-4881.

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Historic Jesus Class – 10am. With Howie Westin.

The class will use Karen L. King’s research relative to Jesus and Mary, centering on Mary’s prophetic and spiritual teachings. Unity Spiritual Center, 509 County Rd, Fruitland Park. 352­-454-­3120.

UnitySpiritualCenterFL.org.

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AUDIOLOGY DAVID DITCHFIELD ACA BCHIS Audioprosthologist 352-291-9459

David has served the hearing needs of people in this area since the 1980s.

He is the president of Tri-County Hearing Aid Inc. and has joined the audiology department of the Natural Medicine Physicians, formally Lemire Clinic. His practice has fit thousands with hearing instrumentation and has been appointed exclusive area dispenser for Nuear products with the renowned Starkey engineering. By appointment. See ad, back page.

BIOLOGIC DENTISTRY CORNELIUS A. LINK, DDS

2415 SW 27th Ave, Ocala 352-237-6196 • OcalaDentalCare.com Dr. Link stresses an oral biologic balance as part of total body health.

He concentrates on the relationship of the teeth to the jaws and each other, infections in the teeth and gums, saliva ph and metal toxicity.

As a member of the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology, Dr. Link follows a recommended safety protocol for removal of amalgam fillings, if necessary.

Dental materials compatibility testing available.

DR. DANIEL THOMAS, DO, MS Metabolic & Nutritional Medicine 352-729-0923 HealthyAndStrong.com

Complementary and alternative treatment offers new hope for the following cancers: Breast, colorectal, lung, lymphoma, pancreatic, and prostate. See ad, page 24.

CHINESE MEDICINE NI’S CHINESE MEDICAL CENTER

Bo-Shih Ni, LAc, DOM Lisa Forsythe, LAc, Dipl OM 1501 N US Hwy 441, Ste 1106, Bldg 1100, The Villages 352-391-9266 DrBoNi.com Bo-Shih Ni is an Internal Health Practitioner using the ancient wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine to maintain and restore health and wellness.

Acupuncture Practitioner Lisa Forsythe joins Ni using a variety of methods and treatments including Chinese Pulse Diagnosis, Chinese herbs, acupuncture, cupping and moxa as well as an onsite herbal pharmacy. See ad, page 18.

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CHIROPRACTOR DR. JACK’S CHIROPRACTIC CARE Dr. Jack Agliata, DC Serving North Central Florida 386-454-4055 DrJacksChiropractic.com

With almost 30 years of experience, Dr. Jack uses a safe, effective and natural approach to manage pain and other health issues. His practice also offers K-Laser therapy for advanced pain relief and to help improve function to afflicted areas without harmful drugs or injections.

Dr. Jack is joined by his staff of 2 LMTs, 2 Certified Chiropractic Physician's Assistants and 2 Certified Laser Therapists. See ad, page 23.

COACHING/ORGANIZING NATURAL ORDER COACHING & ORGANIZING Helen Kornblum, MA 352-871-4499 • 352-505-0541 Helen@CoachOrganizer.com CoachOrganizer.com

Helen helps teens and young adults deal with the challenges of ADHD by working on strategies for positive change, building selfesteem and confidence. Students can develop better social skills and improve their organizing skills. See ad, page 25.

COLONICS GENTLE WATERS HEALING CENTER 352-374-0600 • Gainesville Info@GentleWatersHealing.com

The therapists at Gentle Waters Healing Center assist each individual with detoxing using colon hydrotherapy, far infrared sauna, and/or aqua chi lymphatic drainage. Call Dawn Brower for more information or visit G e n t l e Wa t e r s H e a l i n g . c o m .

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HEALING ARTS SANDY WILSON, EFT-ADV, MCHT EFT Practitioner/Hypnotist 352-454-8959 EFTSandy@yahoo.com

With the amazing power of painless “Emotional Freedom Technique” (EFT), Sandy will help clients achieve their goals, eliminate blocks, and remove negative emotions. Phone and office sessions available. Call or email to schedule a phone consultation.

HOLISTIC MEDICINE HANOCH TALMOR, M.D. Gainesville Holistic Center 352-377-0015 DrTalmor.com

We support all health challenges and the unlimited healing potential of God’s miracle: your body. Chelation, nutrition, cleansing, homeopathy, natural energy healing, detoxification, wellness education and more. See ad, page 20.

LOCALLY-GROWN PRODUCE CRONE’S CRADLE CONSERVE FOUNDATION 6411 NE 217th Pl, Citra 352-595-3377 CronesCradleConserve.org

The conserve is an ecological preserve, retreat center and organic farm. Local fresh produce can be bought at The Farm Store on property, through Farm to Fare weekly Baskets or delivered to your restaurant. The Farm Store is open 7 days a week.

Certified kitchen honey house and event space available. See ad, page 7.

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VETERINARY CARE MEDICINE WHEEL VETERINARY SERVICES Shauna Cantwell, DVM Ocala 352-538-3021 ShaunaCantwell.com

Holistic veterinary medicine for small animals and horses.

Arthritis, neurologic and hormonal dysfunction, skin, allergies, cancer, pain, immune and chronic disease. Certified veterinary acu-puncture, certified-AVCA animal chiropractic, herbal therapy, tui na medical massage, functional neurology, postural rehabilitation, ozone therapy, homotoxicology and nutrition. Available for workshops. See ad, page 8.

WATER SYSTEMS ECOWATER OF CENTRAL FLORIDA

Serving Marion, Alachua, Sumter Counties 352-401-1818 EcoWaterFlorida.com EcoWater has been the producer of American made water filtration equipment since 1925. With a State Certified Water Testing Lab on site, EcoWater brings customers the finest in diagnosis and solution of all types of water problems. See ad, page 13.

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FOR SALE HOME FOR SALE - 3/2.5/2 plus den, all large rooms. Wooden fenced back yard with a peaceful screened lanai. Built in 1998. This home was previously used for yoga, meditation, cleansing and holistic purposes. For more information, please contact Vilma at 352-553-6650.

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REIKI WITH DOREEN

Doreen Lavista Crystal River 352-794-3140 TheGoddessReturns.wix.xom/reiki-w ULC Minister and Reiki Master, Doreen provides customized Reiki classes and sessions as well as clairsentient, intuitive readings.

Doreen facilitates the Return of the Goddess Workshops featuring empowerment through resurgence of the feminine Divine. LIKE on Facebook, Private Message for locations.

SCHOOL BODHI SANGHA THAI MASSAGE AND SCHOOL OF TRADITIONAL THAI FOLK MEDICINE

813-417-6745 • ArielaGrodner@yahoo.com BodhiSangha.com Students can advance in their studies of Thai Massage and Traditional Thai Folk Medicine.

Courses offered are; Thai Foot Reflexology, Double Practitioner Thai Massage, and Thai Herbal Bundle Therapeutics. The Bodhi Sangha Shala is a place to grow and learn, to build community, to cultivate mindfulness and compassion, and to deepen one’s studies of the ancient healing art of Thai Massage. See ad, page 19.

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