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FAAFP-ABFP-ABCMT-IBALM-ABHM-MOCI Family Practice Alternative Medicine Dr. Nelson Kraucak has been practicing holistic medicine since 1995. Dr. Kraucak is a Diplomate of the American Academy of Family Practice. Dr. Kraucak has advanced certificates by the American Board of Holistic Medicine, International Board of Anti-Aging and Longevity Medicine, Heavy Metal Detoxification and Immuno Modulation. He is Associate Professor at FSU and UCF College of Medicine.

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He has a M.S. Degree in Oriental Medicine from the Florida College of Integrative Medicine. He also has an Associate of Science Degree in Natural Health from the Florida College of Natural Health.

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Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

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contact us Publishers Cathy Culp Shannon Knight National Editor S. Alison Chabonais Editor Martin Miron Design & Production Stephen Blancett Steven Hagewood Chelsea Rose Martin Friedman Marketing & Sales Manager Del Culp Distribution Del Culp Jules Gollner Vicki Gard Natural Awakenings North Central Florida P.O. Box 831038, Ocala, FL 34472 Phone: 352-629-4000 GoNaturalAwakenings.com GoNaturalAwakenings@gmail.com Follow us on: Facebook.com by searching: Natural Awakenings North Central Florida

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This time of year always reminds us of our childhood when we would eagerly sit down together to write you letters with a compilation of all the things that we truly felt we could not live Shannon Knight, without. Year after year, you came through— Cathy Culp, not with everything, we see now that would co-publisher co-publisher have been gluttonous—but with the important things. Thanks especially for Christmas 1978; you hit the nail on the head when you brought us the Charlie’s Angels dolls and the Sgt. Pepper album!

Let’s not play games, Santa. We have done this countless times, albeit in our younger days, but we know the routine. We give you a list and you give us the stuff—or, as we’ve learned, the most important stuff. Right? Nope, not this time around. This year, we are changing it up, Santa. This year, we say, “Keep your stuff.” That’s right, we said it. Keep. Your. Stuff! We are sick of it. It clutters our homes, even our minds. So, this year, keep it!

Wait, don’t move to the next stuff-requesting letter just yet. We do want to ask for something. Mind you, it’s not for us; it’s for humanity. We are not requesting that you put an end to disease, hunger or shoppers trampling each other to death buying things they think they need exactly one day after giving thanks for all they had. We know you are just a magic man in a red suit from our childhood who perhaps has not yet taken the self-help steps needed to grab hold of his own weight problem ("Fitness 2017" has some great tips for making resolutions that stick.)

The gift that we are putting on our list is a mighty powerful one. This gift will bring a person peace when suffering, courage when attempting, love when questioning and hope when doubting. We are talking about faith. This year, all we want for Christmas is faith. For those people that already have faith, make it stronger; for those that are struggling to relocate lost faith, make it visible; and here’s the tough one: For those folks that have absolutely no faith at all, let them discover it.

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newsbriefs Ocala Downtown Market Is Open for Business

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he Ocala Downtown Market (ODM) is a place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays where a diverse array of farmers, artisans, craftspeople and food trucks come together to sell their products to customers from Ocala, Marion County and beyond, just blocks off the Ocala Downtown Square, in a beautiful open-air market pavilion. Besides permanent roof cover, the facility also includes large overhead fans, restrooms, a nearby ATM and water fountains.

Vendors have a variety of booth choices to choose from, with water and electric. The Market Pavilion is also available for rental.

Location: corner of SE 3rd St. and SE 3rd Ave., Ocala. For more information and vendor inquiries, visit OcalaDowntownMarket.com.

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Visitors can immerse themselves in the colorful atmosphere and see more than 160 talented artisans that travel across the country to sell their traditional works of jewelry, stone and wood carvings, blacksmithing, weaving, hand-blown glassware, leather goods and clothing. Tasty fare includes blooming onions, fresh-baked pastries, sweet potato fries, giant turkey legs, homemade ice cream and succulent ribs.

Kids can also rock back and forth on a sea dragon or spin around on the Barrel of Bedlam on these human-powered push rides. Adults can join in the fun with more than a dozen Old World games such as archery and knife throwing.

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kudos A Sierra Club Cypress Award was received by Chris and Deanna Mericle, of the Suwannee St. Johns Group for their diligent work to expose the faulty documentation of the Sabal Trail Pipeline LLC. Through their efforts, much information on the dangerous pipeline was brought to the attention of elected officials and the public.

Kathryn Taubert, also of the Suwannee St. Johns Group received a Panther Award for outstanding leadership. Her PowerPoint presentation “Water Works: Stand Up and Act Now� has been used to educate hundreds in North Florida.

She also spearheaded a coordinated campaign to oppose the Sabal Trail Pipeline in Marion County.

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Fracking Linked to Asthma Attacks

esearchers from the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health have found that individuals living close to a natural gas hydraulic fracking site have a significantly higher occurrence of asthma attacks. The study examined health records from the Geisinger Health System, a healthcare provider in Pennsylvania, where the fracking industry has experienced incredible growth of more than 9.000 natural gas wells in the past decade.

The records of more than 35,000 Geisinger asthma patients between the ages of 5 and 90 were studied between 2005 and 2012. Patients that reported attacks were mapped and studied in relation to the fracking well locations, and the results compared with other patients not reporting attacks in the same year. The researchers discovered that those that lived in close proximity to multiple or larger active natural gas wells were 1.5 to four times more likely to experience asthma attacks.

Brian S. Schwartz, a medical doctor and a professor in the Department of Environmental Health Services at the Bloomberg School, in Baltimore, Maryland, was the senior author of the study. He states, “We are concerned with the growing number of studies that have observed health effects associated with this industry.

We believe it’s time to take a more cautious approach to [fracking] well development with an eye on environmental and public health impacts.”

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The study observed 160 diners at four separate metropolitan locations of a chain dinner restaurant between 6 and 8 p.m. Two of the restaurants used bright lighting (250 lux luminance) and the other two locations had dim lighting (25 lux luminance).

The researchers found that diners at the well-lit locations were more likely to choose healthy options such as baked or grilled fish and chicken than the patrons at the dimly lit restaurants.

These results were replicated in a laboratory test of 700 college students where scientists attributed students’ healthier choices to the alert feelings that being in a bright room elicits.

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Missouri is rolling out a set of energygenerating photovoltaic pavers along a section of the iconic Route 66 highway in a sidewalk pilot project—the first on a public right of way—in the U.S. The street pavers were developed by Solar Roadways, a company created by inventors Scott and Julie Brusaw, which raised more than $2.2 million in crowdfunding in 2014 to bring their technology to market.

The Brusaws claim that replacing all of America’s roads and parking lots with their solar pavers would generate more than three times what the country consumed in electricity in 2009.

The Missouri Department of Transportation considered their own crowdfunding campaign to support their energy experiment; plans called for the hexagonal solar panels to be fully installed and operational by the end of this year.

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2016 was a mixed year for whales and dolphins and by extension, humans.

Marine Biologist Sylvia Earle states the importance of ocean health this way: “With every drop of water you drink, every breath you take, you’re connected to the sea. The ocean is the blue heart of the planet. There’s still time, but not a lot, to turn things around.”

Scientists have discovered a new, black-colored species of whale that’s onethird the size of a Baird’s beaked whale. Yet to be named, it’s rarely seen, feeding in deep canyons in the Bering Sea.

The oldest-known orca whale, Granny, at 105, swims Washington’s coastline. Wild orcas usually live 60 to 80 years; captives, 40 years at most. Iceberg, the only known adult white orca, age 22, was spotted in Russian coastal waters earlier this year.

In 2013, a Korean marine park retrained five dolphins to feed naturally and released them into the sea, where they rejoined their original pod. Recent sightings found them thriving, affording hope for the 2,900 dolphins in marine parks, aquariums and zoos worldwide.

Pink dolphins in Hong Kong’s bustling harbor remain endangered. In 2003, there were 158; by 2014, only 61. The Baiji River dolphin, only found in China, has been declared extinct. Vaquitas, small porpoises in the Gulf of California, declined from 97 in 2014 to 60 this year, most drowned in commercial fishing nets; it may be extinct by 2018.

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Learn Thai Massage Principles and Techniques

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he Bodhi Sangha Shala School of Thai Massage and Yoga will present a free, twohour slide presentation, Introduction to Traditional Thai Yoga (Reusi Dat Ton), and one-hour sample class, Self Massage, Joint Mobilization, Basic Exercises for Neck, Shoulders, Back and Hips, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., February 24, prior to the two-day workshop. For yoga students and teachers, massage therapists and anyone wanting to learn about this little-known yoga tradition from Thailand, it is the origin of traditional Thai massage.

Instructor David Wells, E-RYT500, YACEP, works in an integrated pain management clinic helping people reduce their chronic pain naturally. He received Thai massage and Thai yoga certifications from the Wat Pho School of Traditional Thai Medicine, in Bangkok, and the Thai Massage School of Chiang Mai, under the authorization of the Thai Ministry of Education. He also studied with the Reusi Tevijjo and the late Ajhan Pisit Benjamongkonwaree, in Thailand.

At the workshop from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., February 25, students will learn how to reduce joint pain and stiffness and muscle aches and pains naturally. These gentle, low-impact

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The workshop from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., February 26, will teach and practice new techniques including basic breathing exercises and poses and exercises for the whole body; great techniques for the back, hips, shoulders and neck; and the traditional use of meditation straps. Massage therapists can improve their skills by learning techniques which are the origin and foundation of Thai massage and feel the effects of those techniques within themselves.

Early bird pricing in effect to Jan. 1. NCBTMB and Yoga Alliance CEU available. Students can attend one, two or all three parts (discount available). There is lots of practice time and fully illustrated handbooks included. Location: 7120 NE 19th Ave., Gainesville Register at bodhisangha.com/offerings/. For more information, call 813-417-6745. See ad, page 17.

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FITNESS 2017 New Year’s Resolutions that Stick

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very January, we rally our hopes, vowing that this time our New Year’s resolutions will finally stick.

However, “If you don’t have a plan, plan to fail,” says Kansas City, Missouri, personal trainer Jake Albracht.

We can make our health and fitness goals for 2017 a reality instead of just wishful thinking.

Find a good trainer. “A personal trainer provides a helpful base of knowledge because the hardest part for most people is a lack of planning and diligence in following up. Trainers can step in to help a client achieve their goals,” says Albracht.

Jeanne Rankin, assistant strength and conditioning coach at the University of Kentucky, in Lexington, adds, “A personal trainer can also help you set lofty goals that you wouldn’t have considered on your own due to fear of failure in achieving them.”

Secure personal attention. Individual attention is invaluable. Albracht notes, “There’s nothing like the instant feedback with technique, information and support that one-on-one training provides.”

Rankin adds, “In ongoing individual evaluation, a personal trainer can see exactly what’s going well and what

isn’t, providing a better assessment than in a group.”

“Group settings can also be positive and mimic a team environment, but a one-on-one relationship allows for a deeper bond of trust. Sometimes that can make all the difference in the world,” Albracht explains.

Ask questions. If engaging a personal trainer isn’t in our available budget, they are often willing to answer a few burning fitness questions. Most of us have had volunteer teachers at some point in our lives that expected nothing in return because they loved sharing what they know. It’s a slower process, but can be a viable option.

Set realistic goals. “I tell clients that structuring a program of specific goals will always trump a non-structured program,” says Albracht. “They need to fill out a goals sheet and develop a personal model that is repeatable, sustainable and successful. We use the SMART acronym for specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and timely.” Sometimes writing things down is just what’s needed to make them actually happen.

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that the images have been Photoshopped. They also have access to the best and most expensive resources in the world, and looking good is their job,” reminds Rankin. “Set a goal, and then set a bunch of small, achievable, measurable and quantifiable steps along the way that’ll push you towards that bigger goal.”

For example, If the goal is to lose 50 pounds in a year, then maybe shoot to lose 30 pounds in the first six months and 20 in the second six months.

“Breaking it up into what feels doable for you is key,” says Rankin.

Establish intentions. Krysten Clark, a Los Angeles personal trainer, yoga teacher and founder of Yogva Nutrition, uses the SMART elements along with establishing an intention for each session. She states, “It’s important to recognize what ‘being healthy’ means to you. I always have my clients set an intention for their workout in the moment, which allows them to be fully present with what they’re doing and why they’re doing it. Connecting with their ‘why’ proves powerful in a day-to-day practice.”

She also strives to bring mindfulness into any fitness workout that evolves from a mind-body connection.

The accompanying sense of self-compassion furthers progress in the neverending process of personal growth and healthy living.

Acquire a fitness posse. An accountability partner can be a friend or a personal trainer—someone that’s only a phone call away. Rankin observes, “If you know that you are letting someone down by not working out, then you are more likely to stick to a plan, especially if you’re paying that person.”

Hit the reset button if needed. “Set a deadline to attain a goal and work backwards from there to achieve it,” advises Albracht. “If the goal is missed, reassess and plan again.” Be patient and forgive yourself as often as necessary if slip-ups occur. The ultimate results of feeling good and healthier provide their own payoff.

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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tion with another, even if it’s fleeting. In Fredrickson’s perspective, such neural coupling is a biological manifestation of oneness in which a habitual focus on “me” expands to a life-expanding “we”.

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Scientists Say We’re All Connected

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rue love is not something reserved exclusively for soulmates, couples, children, friends or family. Observations by sages for millennia and by enlightened scientists more recently are increasingly aligned with the point of view articulated by renowned meditation teacher Jack Kornfield that true love and awareness—a sense of universal connectivity and the idea that divinity, or the sacred, is found in all things—are indistinguishable.

Scientific View

This state of being, generally denoted by strong feelings of love or acceptance toward others, brings us into contact with universal energy which connects all of humanity with the natural world.

Clues to our united commonality are explored in two 21st-century books, Love 2.0: How Our Supreme Emotion Affects Everything We Feel, Think, Do, and Become, by Barbara L. Fredrickson, Ph.D., and A General Theory of Love, by medical doctors Thomas Lewis, Fari Amini and Richard Lannon. These authors explore the brain science that’s related to love and awareness.

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interwoven events: a sharing of one or more positive emotions between you and another; a biochemical synchrony between your and the other person’s biochemistry and behaviors; and a reflected motive to invest in each other’s well-being that brings mutual care.”

Fredrickson, director of the Positive Emotions and Psychophysiology Laboratory at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, believes love is a complex physiological response; a “positivity resonance.” She describes key factors in love’s ability to biologically transform us as oxytocin, a hormone active in social bonding and attachments, and the vagus nerve deep within the brain stem that connects with numerous organs, including the lead “character” in this relationship, the heart.

The neural synchrony of positivity resonance between the brains of two individuals is a connected oneness that Fredrickson notes is far more ubiquitous than previously thought possible. Her research shows that it requires only connection, not the intimacy or shared history that comes with any special bonds.

Micro-moments of the connected oneness we feel as life-giving reverberations occur via shared smiles or laughter, a common compassion or an engaging story. Humans all hunger for such moments. The prerequisites are perceived safety and authentic sensory connec-

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During their 30-year friendship, Bob Staretz collaborated with astronaut Edgar Mitchell, Sc.D., the lunar module pilot on Apollo 14 and founder of the Institute of Noetic Sciences, to research and write “The Quantum Hologram and the Nature of Consciousness,” published in the Journal of Cosmology.

Their scientific theory explains how all of creation learns, self-corrects and evolves as a self-organizing, interconnected holistic system through love.

“Without exception, everything in nature exists and works together in total balance, resonance and harmony, interacting as one. From this perspective, Edgar and I reached the obvious conclusion—the organizing principle of the cosmos is agape love, an ultimate form of unconditional love that accepts all things existing in nature without regard to conditions, expectations, shortcomings, flaws or faults,” explains Staretz.

The former executive director of Eternea, an organization focused on spiritually transformative experiences and the study of consciousness, Staretz says individuals that undergo such an experience attest that loving one another and all of nature, of which we are a part, is the central reason for our existence.

Anita Moorjani’s latest book, What If This Is Heaven? reiterates the life lesson she learned from her dramatic near-death experience in which she identified herself as a state of pure consciousness connected with everything in the cosmos. She clearly heard: “Your only work is to love yourself, value yourself and embody this truth of self-worth and self-love so that you can be love in action. That is true service, to yourself and to those who surround you.”

This message continues with her, and she explains that by not loving ourselves, we are denying the part of God that expresses itself through us.

An overarching insight from her lifechanging journey is, “Unconditional love is a state of being, not an emotion. It’s not just one side of the coin— it’s the whole coin.”

If the doors of perception were cleansed, everything would appear to man as it is, infinite. ~William Blake

How-to Resources Interest in this deeper perspective led The Shift Network, which offers online transformative education, to host a recent Advanced Teachings for Truly Loving Yourself with Margaret Paul, P.h.D., co-author of Do I Have to Give Up Me to Be Loved By You?

Many others are working to spread the word about a larger sense of lifegiving love, including Cleveland, Ohio, intuitive psychologist Debra L. Reble, Ph.D., author of Being Love: How Loving Yourself Creates Ripples of Transformation in Your Relationships and the World. She says, “Our soul’s purpose is to be and express love. We dream of love, yearn for love and make love, but rarely do we realize that we are love, a source of divine energy.”

Reba Linker, a New York City life coach and author, hosts a Leaders in Self-Love Facebook page and the Paint Yourself into The Picture online coaching show. Linker’s philosophy on love resembles that of New Thought leader Michael Beckwith, minister, author and founder of the Agape International Spiritual Center, in Culver City, California—to discern that our true nature is love is to know that we are created in the very image and likeness of love, the essence of life itself.

Gary Sinclair, author of Healing Memories in Seconds, views his life from an altitude of oceanic oneness.

His 35 years of study in a field that uses energy to heal spirit, mind and body led him to develop Soul Link, a memory energy therapy. His work is changing the face of therapy for those with posttraumatic stress disorder and led to the revelation, “Love pulls whatever it touches to its highest potential.”

Teaching what he knows “beyond a shadow of a doubt” helps to shift his students’ worldview. “All of creation is made up of electromagnetic energy vibrating at different frequencies. We are energy beings who can learn to manage our energy to heal ourselves.

We are all connected by omnipresence,

the energy of love, a heart connection of life. Consciously choosing this awareness allows us to be ‘love living life.’”

Kamini Desai, director of education for the Amrit Yoga Institute, in Salt Springs, Florida, lends her yogic perspective to love. “We are each a wave on the ocean of existence. Even though we are separate waves, we carry the essence of the same ocean.

When that essence manifests in us as spirit, its quality is a healing force of love surrounding our cells, causing our heart to beat and regenerating our organs. This intelligence guides and directs the universe in the same manner that it heals and maintains our body. In yoga, we learn to listen to its subtle voice so that we can follow its urges and energetic impulses to the source from which it springs.”

The perceptions of California’s HeartMath Institute founder Doc Childre, dedicated to helping people access their intuitive insight and heart intelligence, are generally aligned with those of Fredrickson. Both approaches recognize how order and balance in the nervous system and smooth, harmonious and coherent heart rhythms enhance our ability to clearly perceive a far larger universe of experience.

The ensuing connections widen the windows of perception to view ourselves as no longer separate, but part of a unified whole. Accumulated micro-moments of love communicated through synchronized gazes, touches and vocalizations forge a shared subjective appreciation of connection and oneness. We feel ourselves embodying positive resonance and experience easier and more immediate rapport in familial, familiar and even new relationships. We discover abundant opportunities to feel love, loved and loving as we make ourselves available to them.

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?

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

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down the center space; add garlands and lights and set potted flowers and small gift boxes on the steps. Search “alternative Christmas trees” at Pinterest.com for more ideas.

Another option uses hedge-like plants in lieu of a tree. Consider an English or Japanese boxwood plant or evergreen lilly pilly, and then trim to the desired size and shape. Plant it outdoors as weather and climate permit.

A Gorgeously Greener Holiday Fresh Thinking About Décor

by Avery Mack

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ature’s holiday decorations can transcend cliché pine wreaths or farmed trees to make highly personalized indoor décor that supersedes traditional greenery. Yet mistletoe, holly leaves and berries, eucalyptus, poinsettias, tree needles, acorns and a cut tree’s water reservoir can be harmfulto both pets and children. Here are some better choices.

The Tree

For smaller spaces or to make a statement, try grouping topiary trees of varying heights draped with solar twinkle lights

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and small ornaments or fresh flowers to create a focal point in a bay window.

“A lemon-lime cypress lends another burst of unexpected color on an entry hall table,” says freelance floral designer Janet Corrao, in Nutley, New Jersey. “It smells good, too.” Plants six inches tall work well. Corrao suggests setting the pots in colorful, inexpensive metal buckets from craft stores for added glamour.

Unless deemed a hazard to active kids or pets, set up a mid-sized stepstool on a table or open a six-foot ladder in a corner and hang ornaments

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“While we were working on a photo shoot, the photographer decided to include a Christmas scene. I was able to add fresh greenery from the property to the red ornaments and white orchids that I’d brought along. It made a striking centerpiece running the entire length of the table,” says florist Angie Zimmerman, of Angie Zimmerman Designs, in El Dorado Hills, California. “For the fireplace mantel I used branches with red berries to add height on either side of the central mirror and then duplicated the centerpiece design between them.”

A festive table can be dressed with appealing edibles. Use a bread wreath as a base and stud it with skewered basil leaves, cherry tomatoes and small balls of fresh mozzarella cheese for an easy, self-serve, Caprese appetizer. A colorful dish of balsamic dressing or another dip in the center, along with small plates and holiday napkins, completes the offering.

For a sit-down dinner variant, place a few Caprese skewers in small, clear, glass vases along the table with individual finger bowls of dip. Flatleafed green parsley sprigs add another special touch. Zimmerman further suggests using deep-red Roma apples, cored, as candle holders.

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“I love to use pine cones for centerpieces,” Corrao says. “Our weather is cold enough that I don’t have to worry about bugs when collecting cones in the neighborhood.” For warmer climates, bake the pine cones for 30 minutes in a 200-degree oven to melt excess sap, kill insects and fully open them.

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Make living place cards with small pots of herbs. Chalkboard paint identifies the plant and guest seating.

Also consider colorful painted pots sporting a small cactus.

Transform oranges into aromatic pomanders by scoring the rinds with a citrus stripper in a spiral, circle or other pattern. Use a small nail to make holes and stud the fruits with whole cloves.

Adding seasonal greenery and sterilized pine cones makes a beautiful and fragrant centerpiece. a bay leaf wreath offers cheer at the door.

After the holidays, hang it in the kitchen for easy access. “Kumquats, lemons, tangerines, small oranges and crabapples add color to green wreaths,” notes Corrao.

Garlands

For many, Christmas demands the smell of fresh pine boughs. Spice up

the traditional greenery with carnations or other light-hued flowers colored with the juices of fresh, canned or frozen fruits and veggies—red from cranberries, beets and cherries; yellow and orange from yellow onions and carrots; purple from blackberries; green from spinach; pink from strawberries; and blue from red cabbage or blueberries. Freshly cut the flower stems and put them in the liquid from crushed produce or the can to absorb color. Hang garlands out of reach of young children and pets.

Navjot Kaur, of Navjot Designs, in Chicago, says, “We all have greenery in our yard or patio gardens that can be used for the holidays. It’s fun to alter the design based upon what is available.”

Imagination and inspiration can spark new, greener traditions.

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Healthy Holiday Restorative Drinks Revive Good Cheer

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uring jam-packed special occasions like holidays, our drinks should multitask, too. We need festive tipples to refresh us without overdoing it, restore equilibrium if we overeat or drink or revive us when we’re feeling low from a seasonal cold or flu.

In addition to traditional offerings that family and friends might expect, why not add a new and improved signature drink to everyone’s repertoire? These feel-good beverages, featuring winter fruits high in vitamin C, anthocyanins, therapeutic herbs and fresh ginger, deliver delicious boosts to help us feel our best.

Refresh

The season of hospitality is happily also the season of pomegranates, blood oranges and Meyer lemons (a sweeter, thin-skinned, aromatic variety). These vibrant fruits give a taste of good cheer to anything we can pour, shake, muddle or simmer.

Whether we offer fresh-squeezed blood orange juice in the morning, a nonalcoholic cocktail of pomegranate juice and sparkling water, or a squeeze of Meyer lemon juice in a hot toddy or tea, the tart flavor is a sure pick-me-up. The red color in antioxidant-rich blood oranges and pomegranates indicates the presence of anthocyanins, compounds that might help prevent cancer and heart disease, as well as treat eye disorders, according to an article published in the Journal of Biomedicine and Biotechnology. Meyer lemons are a good source of vitamin C, essential for producing collagen needed to support the formation of new bone, blood vessels, ligaments and tendons, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

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Restore

After an evening of over-imbibing, our systems need to reboot. The stomach needs help in processing alcohol, plus we may be dehydrated and feeling a little queasy. Filtered water, coconut water or a sweet, caffeine-free coffee or carbonated beverage of the lemon-lime variety rehydrate, as well as help our digestive system break down and flush out the alcohol.

According to Registered Dietitian Aicacia Young, in Austin, Texas, founder of ClimbHealthy.com, the simple act of drinking water before we go to bed can assist in the recovery process.

Research published in the Food & Function journal found that lemonlime soda helps the body metabolize alcohol better by speeding up its ability to process the compound aldehyde dehydrogenase, the main cause of hangover symptoms. For nausea and motion sickness, ginger or peppermint tea can help, according to studies in the American Journal of Physiology and the French Prescrire International.

Revive

Sometimes the stress of holiday to-dos, often combined with travel, can lower the resilience of our immune system.

When we feel symptoms of a cold or flu coming on, the classic hot toddy can help us feel human again. The alcohol in whiskey is a natural decongestant; plus, it helps get us to sleep. Honey soothes and perky lemon juice gives us hope that we’ll feel better the next day.

Judith Fertig writes cookbooks and foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS. Connect at JudithFertig.com.

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Seasonal Drinks that Revitalize

and simmer for 15 minutes. Strain out the ginger slices and serve in a mug.

Blood Orange French 75 Yields: 1 serving In a champagne flute, pour a jigger of gin, the juice of half a blood orange and a squeeze of Meyer lemon juice.

Top up with champagne.

Courtesy of Kathryne Taylor, a whole foods and vegetarian blogger; Search CookieAndKate.com.

Holiday Sangria Yields: 8 servings Combine 1 liter of cabernet sauvignon, a quart of pomegranate juice, ¼ cup agave nectar, 1 thinly sliced Meyer lemon and 1 thinly sliced pear in a pitcher. Add ice and stir. Pour into glasses to serve.

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The best holiday drinks are festive and taste great. They should also be easy to fix. Here are five to get us started.

Meyer Lemon Hot Toddy Yields: 1 serving Bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Remove from the heat. Stir in the juice of half a Meyer lemon, a tablespoon or two of honey and a jigger of whiskey. Serve hot in a mug.

Courtesy of Judith Fertig, Alfresco FoodAndLifestyle.blogspot.com.

Fresh Hot Peppermint Tea Yields: 1 serving Bring 1 cup of water to a boil. While it’s boiling, place 7 to 10 fresh organic mint leaves in a tea cup. Pour the hot water over the mint leaves and let them steep in the cup for 5 minutes. Strain out leaves as desired, and enjoy.

Courtesy of Heather Crosby, author of YumUniverse: Infinite Possibilities for a Gluten-Free, Plant-Powerful, WholeFood Lifestyle; YumUniverse.com/ fresh-peppermint-tea.

Fresh Hot Ginger Tea Yields: 2 servings Bring 2 cups of water to a boil, and then add 1 small knob of fresh ginger, precut into thin slices. Reduce the heat

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MERRY MUNCHING Sugar-Free Treats Kids Love

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hen sugar was a commodHealthier Holiday Snacks ity only the wealthy could Mothers Amy Roskelley and Natalie afford, “visions of sugarMonson, of Provo, Utah, agree that raisplums” danced in the heads of chiling healthy kids is a challenge. Dealing dren ensconced in Clement Moore’s with picky eaters, getting family mem’Twas the Night Before Christmas. bers to exercise and sourcing organic Now, cheap candy is everywhere and baby care products are all in a day’s not all that special. What is special work for them. It’s why they founded is making memories aligned with SuperHealthyKids.com. Subscribers contemporary traditions while enjoying naturally sweet, healthy treats that have access to meal plans, recipes and healthy parenting tips. Recent advice kids will remember helping to create. includes ditching prepackaged popcorn “It’s important to limit sugary snacks, even during the holidays,” says (listing unpronounceable ingredients) and instead making the treat at home— Claire McCarthy, a Boston Children’s Hospital pediatrician, Harvard Medical popping kernels in coconut oil and School assistant professor of pediatrics topping the result with maple snickerand senior editor for Harvard Health doodle flavorings.

Publications. She is also a mother of Many moms turn to online boards elementary school kids. “We need to for party ideas. Fun photos posted use the opportunity—any opportunity there guide kids in creating naturally these days—to teach children and sweet treats, such as fresh fruit skewfamilies about eating healthy.” ers shaped like elves or magic wands

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“Building a gingerbread house is a time-honored tradition for many families,” says Jacquie Fisher, a Kansas City, Missouri, mom who masterminds the educational blog and kid-friendly adventure postings at KCEdventures. com. Learning to construct the edible structure is intriguing fun.

“Testing out how to balance the walls, construct a roof and put together a fun little structure is the perfect intro to some basic physics principles,” she notes. Because she’s not a fan of sugar icing and candy add-ons, Fisher’s kids connect over how to make Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’s stable with whole-wheat graham crackers “glued” together with a homemade maple caramel mixed with coconut milk. They decorate using dried fruit, nuts, dry cereal and flaked coconut.

Christmas Stocking Stuffer and Hanukkah Gelt For healthy alternatives to sugary candy, savvy parents source sweet treats made with 100 percent fruit juice and fair trade chocolate available at health food stores and markets.

Registered Dietitian Abbie Gellman, in New York City, reinvents the Hanukkah gelt, or foilwrapped chocolate coins, that Jewish children traditionally receive.

She flattens dried apricots with a kitchen mallet, dips them in melted dark chocolate and then sprinkles the treats with sea salt.

We can always make wonderful memories true to the spirit of holiday traditions, and do it today in a healthier way.

Judith Fertig writes cookbooks and foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

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Sugarplums Update Healthy Sweets for Kids Apricot Gelt To promote the Religion, Science and Philosophy of Spiritualism

Yields: 12 servings (6 pieces per person) 1½ lb dried apricots 1 lb dark chocolate chips 1 Tbsp coarse sea salt

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Using a heavy skillet or mallet, flatten apricots to ¼-inch thickness and set aside.

Maple Snickerdoodle Popcorn Popcorn: 1 tsp coconut oil, melted ½ cup popcorn kernels

Dip each apricot in chocolate, coating ½ to ¾ of the apricot. Place on wire racks set over parchment or wax paper and sprinkle with sea salt. Let stand until set.

Maple Snickerdoodle Topping: 1 Tbsp coconut oil 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup ½ tsp cinnamon Sea salt to taste

Transfer apricots to baking sheets lined with parchment or wax paper and refrigerate until firm. The gelt may be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to three days.

Heat the coconut oil in a medium saucepan, with a lid, over medium heat. Add 3 kernels of popcorn and wait for them to pop. Once the test kernels start to pop, add the rest, cover and allow to pop, shaking occasionally until popping slows to a near stop.

Adapted from a recipe by Abbie Gellman, SPECertified.com/blog/view/ apricot-gelt-recipe.

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Fetch, Stretch, Dance Make Your Dog an Exercise Buddy

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an and woman’s best four-legged friend can activate and energize even the most reluctant couch potato or exhausted owner, making the family dog an excellent exercise buddy. Regardless of how lax we may be, everyone feels better after some kind of workout. A study published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology confirms that working up a sweat outdoors affords an appealing boost of energy, enjoyment and improved state of mind.

Dogs love routine, so they’ll be waiting by the door for their daily walks.

Make each outing mindful by letting the pet choose the route and pace.

While they stop to sniff, do hamstring stretches by leaning against a wall, fence or tree. Once the warm-up portion is completed, add sprints to burn more calories. Ask for a sit, pick a goal a short distance away and then give the cue to

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run together fast. After arriving at the goal, ask for another sit.

“Our favorite time to go is before 7 a.m. to avoid cars and when the asphalt isn’t too hot for his paws,” says Monica Weintraub, a food and travel blogger currently working from Beijing, China. “Carl loves the burst of energy, and we both build muscle.”

A backyard agility course can complement or even substitute for walks.

It’s easy to make with weave poles, jumps and tunnels. Vary the order of the obstacles and run alongside the dog to call out each one. When it’s excessively wet, cold and icy or hot outside, create an indoor agility course. Use blankets and upturned chairs for tunnels, cardboard boxes to designate a weaving trot

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and a hula hoop for jumps. Set it up on top of rugs that foster firm footing.

Balance can also be improved with exercise balls. While some dogs only see a soccer game, others try to balance on the ball, strengthening core muscles like their humans.

Learning doga, or yoga for dogs, incorporates a canine’s natural trainability, flexibility, mimicry of human moves and desire to please. Kristen Corral, who’s also certified in animal massage, teaches Anima yoga fusion classes for people and pets of all ages in Las Vegas. “Anima means an expression of one’s true inner self,” she explains. “We work on balance and never force the dogs into poses.

They’re excited during the first sessions, but as you move and breathe together, it becomes a calming and relaxing activity.”

Floor exercises with the help of a dog also helps strengthen core muscles.

Do leg lifts and teach the pet to walk under a raised leg to ensure it stays raised for the proper amount of time. Incorporate fetch games with sit-ups; throw the toy when sitting up and accept it back while reclining. Alternate arms—the dominant one has better aim, while the other one adds steps for the dog as it runs to fetch an errant toss.

For chair exercises, use a toy to lure the dog under the chair, moving it from side-to-side,

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simultaneously working the waistline.

Fetch lets the dog chase the toy before dropping it in front of the chair, giving the owner’s core muscles a workout when bending to pick it up each time.

Dogs love to play hide-and-seek.

It’s easy with two people; one holds the dog while the other hides. If solo, teach the pet to sit until a timer goes off before starting the hunt.

“I ask Felix, my mixed-breed dog, to hold a sit-stay while I go hide,” says Chantelle Wallace, a professional writer who volunteers to exercise animals at Skyline Pet Care and Fitness, in Austin, Texas. “Hide and seek activates both mental focus and physical exercise.”

Dancing to favorite tunes expends lots of energy. Dogs may perform obedience moves to the beat or, like humans, dance like nobody’s watching.

Scientists at the University of Missouri are among those that have found that music improves moods, too.

Teaching a dog to help around the house impresses everybody and takes advantage of bad weather to catch up on chores. They can tour a laundry basket to bedrooms, pick up trash or place items for recycling in a bin. Select individual items to be carried up or down stairs for a muscular workout. Take some tips from Jesse, a most helpful dog, at Tinyurl.com/HouseholdHelpPooch.

When our will to exercise is wavering, an eager dog will help keep an exercise routine interesting and on track. The dog’s goal is always to have fun with their favorite person.

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Transformation, Detox/Healing Group series – 5pm. 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.

Natural Foods & Gift Gala – 10am-3pm. Natural and organic food samples, silent auction and raffle, unique and original gifts, make holiday gifts, decorations and crafts for all ages. $2/admission, $2 each/food sample ticket. Crones’ Cradle Conserve, 6411 NE 217th Pl, Citra. 352-595-3777. CronesCradleConserve.org.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1 Class – 5:30-7:30pm. Numerology – What’s in a Name? Your name has meaning; not only your family’s crest, but energetically. This class looks at the energy of your name and how it defines your personality type. $25. Call for reservations. Karma Cottage, 652 #A North Citrus Ave, Crystal River.

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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, DECEMBER 2 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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Supercharging Quantum-Touch – December 2-3 – 10am-5pm. This DVD presentation magnifies the power of QT energy. Alain Herriott, first advanced QT Instructor on DVD; Patricia Wagner, Certified QT Instructor facilitates in person. $99.

Pre-requisite: QT 2-day Level I. Register: Patricia@ LookingForLight.net. 352-369-3029.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3 Healing Sessions – noon-5:30pm. With Rev. Steve Henry. Sound healing, intuitive readings, spiritual balancing sessions. $35/half hour or $60/hour.

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Psychic / Medium Spiritual Development Class – 2-4:30pm. 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, DECEMBER 4 Seminars – until December 10. With Dr. Michael Ryce. Please visit website for full details. Unity Spiritual Center, 509 County Rd 468, Fruitland Park. 352-454-3120. UnitySpiritualCenterFL.org.

Women’s First 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.

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Class – 4-5pm. 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. $15, includes one 120 hour/7-day candle. Call for reservations.

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MONDAY, DECEMBER 5 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, DECEMBER 6 Workshop – 3-5pm and 6-8pm. How to Rid and Protect Yourself (and your home) from Unwanted Entities.

With JoEllen Blue. $25, please call store to register.

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Flame Reading Class – 5:30-7pm. Flame readings are believed to be messages from the Spirit World and are often used as a Spiritualist method of divination. Everyone will get a flame reading during the class. $25. Call for reservations. Karma Cottage, 652 #A North Citrus Ave, Crystal River. 352-566-0300. KarmaCottage.com.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7 Psychic Mediumship Development Classes – 2-4:30pm. First class of the new Wednesday monthly series. $30. Held at Holiday Inn Express, Hwy 441, Lady Lake. International Foundation for Spiritual Knowledge. 407-247-7823. ifsk.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, DECEMBER 8 Psychic Mediumship Development Classes – 10:30am-1pm. First class of the new Thursday monthly series. $30. Held at Fairy Dust Crystals and Such, Belleview. International Foundation for Spiritual Knowledge. 407-247-7823. ifsk.org.

Class – 2-4:30pm. Encaustic Art Wax Class with Marilyn Jenquin. $30, please call store to register.

Fairy Dust Crystals & Such, 11781 SE Hwy 441, Belleview. 352-693-4592. FairyDustCrystals.com.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9 Free Consultation – 8am-8pm, by appointment.

With Mary Miller, LMT #MA68465. Learn the benefits of massage and how massage can be cus-

Aura Photography & 30 Minute Reading– 10am6pm. With Howard Minvon. $50. Please call the store to make an appointment. Fairy Dust Crystals & Such, 11781 SE Hwy 441, Belleview. 352-6934592. FairyDustCrystals.com.

Tarot Readings – noon-5:30pm. With Many Deer and her Mythic Tarot deck. $35/half hour or $60/ hour. Call to register. High Springs Emporium, 19765 NW US Hwy 441, High Springs. 386-4548657. HighSpringEmporium.net.

Fundraising Gala – 7-10pm. The River Phoenix Center for Peacebuilding Fourth Annual Fundraising Gala. Five-course dinner with wine, auction items, inspirational programming and live music performance to benefit the Gainesville-based nonprofit that provides and promotes the best practices and principles of peacebuilding and global sustainability. $75 per ticket. Held at The Wooly, 20 N Main St, Gainesville.

352-888-4998. CenterForPeaceBuilding.org.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11 Book Signing – 1-5pm. With Nicholas Pearson and Mustang the Ancient Crystal Skull. Come meet Nicholas and Mustang and get your copy of his new book, “The Seven Archetypal Stones.” Free event.

Call to register. High Springs Emporium, 19765 NW US Hwy 441, High Springs. 386-454-8657.

HighSpringEmporium.net.

TUESDAY, DECEBMER 13 Natural Eye Program – December 13-15. 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 – 5pm. 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.

Lightworkers Gathering – 6-7:30pm. Love donation. Please call the store to save a spot. Fairy Dust Crystals & Such, 11781 SE Hwy 441, Belleview.

352-693-4592. FairyDustCrystals.com.

Psychic Mediumship Development Classes – 6-8:30pm. First class of the new Tuesday monthly series. $30. Held at Holiday Inn Express, Hwy 441, Lady Lake. International Foundation for Spiritual Knowledge. 407-247-7823. ifsk.org.

Crystal Bowl Meditations – 7pm. With Marcia McAllister. Guided meditation using crystal bowls

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to get to that quiet, still place. Everyone welcome, no sign-up necessary. Love offering. Unity Spiritual Center, 509 County Rd 468, Fruitland Park. 352454-3120. UnitySpiritualCenterFL.org.

Full Moon Drumming – 7:30-9pm. Love donation.

Fairy Dust Crystals & Such, 11781 SE Hwy 441, Belleview. 352-693-4592. FairyDustCrystals.com.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14 Natural Eye Program – December 13-15. 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.

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.

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 Church, 9501 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville. For more info or to RSVP, call 352-367-8005.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15 Natural Eye Program – December 13-15. 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.

Women’s Circle – 5-7pm. With Shelly Hames.

Share, connect, sing, dance, chant and more. No charge, donations accepted. Held at Soul Essentials in Seven Sisters Inn, 828 East Fort King St, Ocala. Facebook: Ocala Sisterhood Tribe. Email: OcalaSisterhoodTribe@gmail.com.

Guided Meditation – 5:30-7pm. Past Life Regression II - The Inner Child. A guided meditation will lead us down a rabbit hole of younger days. A second meditation will allow the child to mature, heal and grow. Q&A at the end. $25. Call for reservations.

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

Natural Health Presentation – 6pm. Dr. Garemore to present on the topic of Natural Health through Chiropractic Care. Free. Seating is limited, call to reserve your seat. Natural Medicine Physicians, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. 352-291-9459. LemireClinic.com.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16 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, DECEMBER 17 Workshop – 2-4pm. Darkness into Light. With Sharron Britton. Featuring the Stones of High Ascention. $20. Call to register. High Springs Emporium, 19765 NW US Hwy 441, High Springs.

386-454-8657. HighSpringEmporium.net.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 19 Thermography Screenings – 8am-5pm; by appoint-

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ment. Thermography is a healthy alternative to mammograms. Natural Medicine Physicians, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. 352-291-9459. LemireClinic.com.

Class – 5:30-7:30pm. 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.

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.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20 Transformation, Detox/Healing Group series – 5pm. 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.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21 Soul-to-Soul – 7-9pm. Guest speaker Patricia Wagner presents Seeing with Divine Eyes: Developing the Christ in You. Hosted by Rev. Cindy Grimes.

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

messages to loved ones who have passed. $60/half hour or $100/hour. Call to register. High Springs Emporium, 19765 NW US Hwy 441, High Springs.

386-454-8657. HighSpringEmporium.net.

Burning Bowl Ceremony – 4pm. Unity Spiritual Center, 509 County Rd 468, Fruitland Park. 352454-3120. UnitySpiritualCenterFL.org.

plan ahead SATURDAY, JANUARY 7, 2017 Devil’s Dash 5K Eco-Friendly Adventure Race – 9am-5pm. Along with the race, there will be face painting, vegan and eco-friendly vendors, educational booths, live music, and access to botanical garden displays, waterfalls and koi ponds. Cost varies on the date registered. Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens, 4990 NE 180th Ave, Williston. 941730-4745. DevilsDash.org.

savethedate MONDAYS, JANUARY 23-APRIL 10, 2017 12-Week Online Course – 7pm. Looking for Light with Revolutionary Agreements. $99. Register: Patricia@LookingForLight.net.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24 Peace on Earth – a Blissful Shopping Experience – noon-6pm. Crystal gift for everyone, Mystery Bags for kids, live music, holiday treats, champagne and chocolate, Isotonic foot baths for detox, mini Tarot Readings. All Countdown to the Holidays sale prices honored all day. High Springs Emporium, 19765 NW US Hwy 441, High Springs. 386-454-8657.

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Christmas Eve Service – 4pm. Unity Spiritual Center, 509 County Rd 468, Fruitland Park. 352454-3120. UnitySpiritualCenterFL.org.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27 Save Your Mind Intensive Program – December 27-29. Seating is limited, need to pre-register.

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

5-Day Retreat – December 27-January 1, 2017.

Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Retreat. With Trish Magyari. Teacher-led silent retreat with sitting and walking meditation, mindful movement/gentle yoga/ gently Qigong, body scan, lovingkindness meditation and other meditations. All mindfulness practitioners welcome. $650-995 includes lodging and three mindful meals per day. Location: Gainesville Retreat Center, 1551 SE 1st St, Gainesville. Info: 443-939-0232.

TrishMagyari.com/RetreatsWorkshops.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30 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, DECEMBER 31 Sessions – noon-5pm. Connecting with the Other Side. With Chandra MA, trance Medium. Receive

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savethedate JANUARY 28-29 AND FEBRUARY 3-5, 2017 Hoggetown Medieval Faire – 10am-6pm.

3100 NE 39th Ave, Gainesville. 352-393-8536.

HoggetowneFaire.com. See News Brief, page 7.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2017 3rd Annual Integrative Health Summit – 9am4pm. Sponsored by Natural Medicine Physicians/ Lemire Clinic, Himalayan Salt Room and Absolute Health. Location: Hilton Ocala, 3600 SW 36th Ave, Ocala. Reservations required: 352-237-4653.

savethedate FEBRUARY 24-26, 2017 Presentation and Workshops – “Reusi Dat Ton” with David Wells. Attend one, two or three parts. Bodhi Sangha Shala School of Thai Massage and Yoga, 7120 NE 19th Ave, Gainesville. 813-417-6745. BodhiSangha. com. See Event Brief, page 13.

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sunday Sunday Spiritual Service – 10am. Unity of Ocala, 101 Cedar Rd, Ocala. 352­-687-­2 113. 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 December. 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.

A Course in Miracles – 9am. ACIM is a philosophical/psychological approach to the Reality of Love. The material is channeled through two Jewish agnostics and substantiates the spirituality of all the seers and sages. Love offering. Unity Spiritual Center, 509 County Rd, Fruitland Park. 352­-454­-3120.

UnitySpiritualCenterFL.org.

ness, 252 N Donelly St, Mount Dora. 352-735-4881.

WallaceFitness.com.

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.

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.

Prayer Service – noon. Facilitated by LUT Norm Bogert. Take a step away from your business and enjoy deep prayer as other Unity churches join together in prayers of peace. Unity Spiritual Center, 509 County Rd, Fruitland Park. 352-­454-­3120.

UnitySpiritualCenterFL.org.

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

A Course in Miracles – 4pm. Discussion Group.

Unity of Ocala, 101 Cedar Rd, Ocala. 352-687-2113. mail@UnityOfOcala.org. UnityOcala.org.

Tarot Readings – 11am-4pm.With Doreen Lavista. $25/25 minute reading. Karma Cottage, 652 #A North Citrus Ave, Crystal River. 352-566-0300.

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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.

Tarot Readings – 11am-4pm. With Katie Novak.

Gain insight and wisdom from your focused energy working with Katie’s experience. Katie is certified by the Aspen Program for Psychic Development. $25/25 minute reading. Karma Cottage, 652 #A North Citrus Ave, Crystal River. 352-566-0300.

KarmaCottage.com.

A Course in Miracles – 9:30am. ACIM is a philosophical/psychological approach to the Reality of Love. The material is channeled through two Jewish agnostics and substantiates the spirituality of all the seers and sages. Love offering. Unity Spiritual Center, 509 County Rd, Fruitland Park. 352-­454-­3120.

UnitySpiritualCenterFL.org.

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

UnitySpiritualCenterFL.org.

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.

Yoga Class – 9:30am. Call for details. Wallace Fit-

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ROOMS AVAILABLE HORSE BOARDING – Horse Boarding and Room Available in NW Ocala - Seeking horse and owner following a holistic and natural lifestyle.

Please call 352-804-7737 for details.

saturday Organic Pickup Hub – 9am-1pm. The Ocala hub to pick up Strawberry Passion Organics.

Market Under the Oaks, 2250 NE Hwy 326, Ocala. ShariWin777@gmail.com.

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

Tarot Readings – 11am-4pm. With Katie Novak.

Gain insight and wisdom from your focused energy working with Katie’s experience. Katie is certified by the Aspen Program for Psychic Development. $25/25 minute reading. Karma Cottage, 652 #A North Citrus Ave, Crystal River. 352-566-0300.

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ACUPUNCTURE

CHINESE MEDICINE

SUSAN SNELLING, ACUPUNCTURE PHYSICIAN

NI’S CHINESE MEDICAL CENTER

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

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

Susan Snelling, Acupuncture Physician of Natural Medicine Physicians has a Master's Degree in Chinese Medicine and Herbology.

Susan has been practicing for many years and combines the traditional needles with cupping, twina technology, pulse diagnosing and Chinese herbs, along with emotional release to bring back into balance mind, body and spirit. See ad, page 2.

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 13.

AUDIOLOGY

CHIROPRACTOR

DAVID DITCHFIELD ACA BCHIS Audioprosthologist 352-291-9459

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

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, page 2.

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 25.

BODY WORK

COACHING/ORGANIZING

NEUROMUSCULAR MASSAGE

BY DESIGN

Patricia Sutton LMT, NMT, CRT MA22645 1920 SW 20th Pl, Ste 202, Ocala 352-694-4503 Offering Certified Neuromuscular Masssage, cranial release technique, ETPS acupuncture to treat the pain you were told you would have to live with.

Specializing in back, neck and post-surgical pain, fibromyalgia, migraines and TMJ therapies.

See ad, page 10.

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 12.

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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 .

MA41024, MM15426.

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 7.

DR. DANIEL THOMAS, DO, MS Metabolic & Nutritional Medicine 866-214-4584 HealthyAndStrong.com

Dr. Thomas has over 30 years of experience. People throughout Florida seek his medical expertise in preventing and reversing disease, turning back their biological clock, and making them functionally younger. 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 8.

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REIKI 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 17.

VETERINARY CARE ALL HOLISTIC VETERINARY CARE Lynn S. Peck, DVM, MS, clCAK Gainesville – Ocala • 352-367-0709

Holistic veterinary medicine for horses, dogs and cats. Health maintenance/restoration; vaccine titers, detoxification, nutrition, thermal imaging, functional neurology. Chronic health problems, cancer, geriatrics, chronic pain/muscle weakness/subtle lameness; emotional trauma, thunderstorm phobia; performance improvement, saddle fit. Certified Applied Kinesiology (equine), Animal Bowen™ (Instructor). See ad, page 24.

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, a l l e rg i e s , c a n c e r, p a i n , immune and chronic disease.

Certified veterinary acupuncture, 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 7.

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