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times it rocks you to your core. Cathy and I expected that we would take on this magazine as co-publishers with the help and support of our husbands. We have spent the past year-anda-half as a perfect team; a well-oiled machine whose goal is to help local healthy and environmentally conscious businesses succeed and grow.

Shannon Knight, Cathy and Del have been our “feet on the street”, meeting publisher and getting to know so many of you, and even forming friendships. Cathy’s creativity and Del’s energy are unmatched. I have spent this time behind the scenes, managing the editorial and accounting, with the ever-present sounding board and Zen-like support of my husband Dean.

This is where the unexpected comes in. As many of you know, Del passed away in January. Cathy and her family are grateful for the many kind words and wishes they received. As Cathy was forced to stare down what her new (unexpected) life was going to look like, it became clear to all of us that the best thing for her and her family is for her to step away from the magazine as co-publisher and co-owner. It was a difficult decision, because she loves this magazine and all it stands for. And she loves all of you. Please join me in thanking Cathy for her devotion, passion, commitment and love.

I have already started to get to know more of you this past month, and many have been so kind as to send well wishes to me during this difficult time, as well. It shows what a phenomenal group of people read Natural Awakenings!

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nity Spiritual Center, in Fruitland, is conducting the 18-year old program Girls’ Stories, Girls’ Voices, with workshops from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., April 8, to help middle school girls see the value in themselves by providing a safe place to explore and have their voices heard. The workshop is funded by registration fees, grants and donations. Scholarships are available so all girls can attend.

Unity is a positive, practical, progressive approach to Christianity based on the teachings of Jesus and the power of prayer. Unity honors the universal truths in all religions and respects each individual’s right to choose a spiritual path.

Cost is $10, lunch is provided. Location: 509 CR 468, Fruitland Park. For more information, call 352-454-3120 or visit UnitySpiritualCenterFL.org. See ad, page 14.

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r. Jack’s Chiropractic is holding a Mini Health Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., April 22, with complimentary consultations and Class 4 Laser Therapy treatments for people to assess regarding further use. There will be food, fun, door prizes and giveaways.

Guests can meet personal trainer Noel Hart, learn about acupuncture, essential oils, supplements, holistic healthcare coaching, massage and hydroponic gardening.

Location: 105 NE 1st Ave., High Springs. For appointments, call 386-454-4055. For more information, visit DrJacksChiropractic.com. See ad, page 10.

Spring Natural Foods Gala and Sustainability Festival

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he Crones’ Cradle Conserve Foundation will host a Natural Foods Gala and Sustainability Festival at Crones Cradle Conserve from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., April 22, with area chefs presenting beautiful, appetizing organic creations to sample. There will also be a silent auction and raffle, live music, garden tours and vendors with sustainable products and ideas to promote living habits to register a smaller footprint on the Earth Admission is $2; food sample tickets are $2; no pets or smoking are allowed. Location: 6411 NE 217th Pl., Citra. For more information, call 352-595-3377 or visit CronesCradleConserve.org. See ad, page 21.

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Healing on the Spiritual Path with Bruno Groening

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s part of an international series being held in more than 120 countries, Matjaz Lesja, a medical doctor from Slovenia, will deliver a lecture, There is No Such Thing as Incurable, about medically verified miraculous spiritual healings atrributed to the late German mystic Bruno Groening Bruno Groening at 11 a.m., April 22, at the Marion County Public Library headquarters, in Ocala. The lecture will be repeated at 7 p.m. at Unity of Gainesville Church.

Lesja will explain the Heilstrom (healing stream) and how it can be felt and experienced in ourown body, including demonstrations and absorption of the spiritual healing force, and methods for ongoing healing at home and with friends.

Admission is free and donations are appreciated. Locations: 2720 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala; 8801 NW 39th Ave., Gainesville. For more information, call 561-342-1783 or visit Bruno-Groening.org/english. See ad on page 24.

VegFest at Westside Park Is a Breath of Fresh Air

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Coordinated by Dehlia Albrecht and her team partnering with the nonprofit Solutionary Events Inc., Gainesville VegFest has been organized under the principles of solutionary thinking and humane education. A solutionary is someone that recognizes problems that affect people, animals or the environment and acts upon developing practical and effective solutions. Humane education embraces the key elements of living a full and meaningful life through making deep and conscientious connections with those we share the world with.

Admission is free. The first 250 attendees get a free 2017 commemorative Gainesville VegFest swag bag loaded with veg-friendly products, coupons and more. Location: 1001 NW 34th St., Gainesville. For more information, visit GainesvilleVegFest.com. See ad, page 14.

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ocal artists can join a tradition of artistic excellence by submitting an application for the 36th Annual Downtown Festival & Art Show. More than 240 artists will display original oils and acrylics, vibrant watercolors, captivating sculptures, dazzling jewelry, decorative ceramics and vivid photography in downtown Gainesville on November 11 and 12. Recognized as one of the top fine art shows in the country, the festival is sponsored by the city of Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department. They will distribute $22,000 in cash prizes and purchase awards.

The festival attracts 100,000 visitors that travel the streets to purchase one-of-a-kind art work. While adults marvel at the artwork, children can enjoy free, hands-on art activities at the Children’s Imagination Station. Visitors of all ages can savor local and international cuisine, enjoy live music from four stages and explore the community information area, featuring 55 nonprofit organizations showcasing their services.

The application deadline is May 4 at 352-393-8536 or gvlculturalaffairs.org.

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he annual Hot Cars and Cool Cats Spring Car Show to benefit Endangered Animal Rescue Sanctuary (EARS), a nonprofit organization in Citra that provides permanent homes for unwanted and/or abused endangered animals, will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., April 22, at the home of David and Sue Nassivera. Participants will enjoy custom-made trophies, a 50/50 auction, vendors, live music and great food.

EARS also rescues animals that are in need of help, from tigers, lions, cougars and bears to primates Admission is free; show entry is $10 for cars, trucks and motorcycles. Location: 2250 NE 70th St. (Hwy. 326), Ocala. For more information, call Sue at 352-266-2859 or visit earsinc. net. See ads, page 25 and26.

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he Natural Awakenings healthy living, healthy planet lifestyle app has been upgraded with a brand-new look and updated features. The changes to the free app, which has already been downloaded by more than 40,000 users, will make keeping up with the best choices for a green and healthy lifestyle easier than ever.

New features include being able to sign up for promotions, updates and newsletters, plus linking to the Natural Awakenings main website. Visitors can find local magazines everywhere; a national directory of healthy and green businesses and resources with products, practitioners and services, complete with directions; updated national monthly magazine content; archives of hundreds of previously published articles on practical, natural approaches to nutrition, fitness, creative expression, personal growth and sustainable living by national experts that are searchable by key words; and an archive of articles in Spanish.

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odhi Sangha is forming classes at the Florida School of Massage leading to Thai yoga massage certification; the first phase begins from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., April 29 and 30. This premiere, 108-hour interactive experience emphasizes the art of being a witness and compassionate, healing touch. The course explores core movements, stances, hand techniques and rooted breath awareness necessary for a strong foundation in the Thai massage practice.

This advanced training in Thai massage and ayurveda will be offered in six consecutive months throughout the year. One weekend a month will specialize in a different aspect of the art. Modules include Introduction to Thai Massage; Expanding Vocabulary; Advanced Poses; Energy Lines & Ayurvedic Applications; Advanced Sideline; and Thai Massage on the Table.

Over the course of the first workshop, students will learn an hour-and-a-half long form. Level 1 provides the necessary foundation for future techniques, but also can serve as a standalone practice, as students will learn a complete form during this class.

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2016 review from Australia’s Murdoch University, in Perth, confirms the cognitive benefits of consuming plants in the Salvia genus, particularly sage. Cognition includes processes associated with attention, memory, judgment, evaluation, reasoning, problem solving and decision making.

Researchers discussed the theory that an accumulation of amyloid-ß peptide (Aß) in the body is responsible for some cognitive dysfunction in Alzheimer’s patients. Studies have shown that sage can protect mice against Aß-induced neurotoxicity, thus helping to preserve cognition.

The researchers also highlighted acetylcholine (ACh), a neurotransmitter believed to play an important role in attention, learning, memory and motivation.

ACh enzyme inhibitors help prevent alterations in ACh, preserving these functions.

In vitro and animal studies show that some species of salvia are effective ACh enzyme inhibitors.

In addition, animal studies have shown that sage extracts can reduce depression and anxiety. Both of these conditions can contribute to a decrease in cognitive function.

Further research is needed to determine the extent of the effect and safe dosage.

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Drinking More Water Improves Food Intake

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uopeng An, Ph.D., a kinesiology and community health professor at the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana, studied the hydration and dietary habits of more than 18,300 American adults and found that drinking more water each day can impact the overall calories and nutritional value of food consumed.

Reviewing data from four parts of the National Center for Health Statistics’ National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, in which participants were asked to recall their food and drink intake during two non-consecutive days, An determined the percentage of plain water drunk by each person.

He found an association between a 1 percent increase in the subjects’ daily intake of plain water and an 8.6-calorie reduction in food intake.

An also discovered a slight reduction in foods high in fat, sugar, sodium and cholesterol with the change.

Participants that increased their plain water consumption by one to three cups reduced their calorie intake by 68 to 205 calories per day.

The same increase in water correlated with a daily reduction in sodium intake by 78 to 235 milligrams, five to 18 grams less sugar and seven to 21 milligrams less cholesterol.

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Traffic Pollution Chokes Big Cities Worldwide

News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.

When air pollution blanketed Paris for three days, authorities called it the worst bout in 10 years and made public transit free. For the fourth time in 20 years, the city instituted a system based on alternating odd and even license plate numbers to keep certain vehicles off city streets, effectively cutting daily traffic in half; it’s the first time the ban’s been maintained for consecutive days. “Cars are poisoning the air,” says Paris city hall transport official Herve Levife. “We need to take preventive measures.”

Three other cities—Athens, Madrid and Mexico City— will ban diesel engines by 2025 as part of a similar effort.

Beijing, China’s capital city, has such dirty skies from cars and coal that protective masks are commonplace despite emissions restrictions and power plant closures, partly due to pollutants from neighboring regions.

Paris leads the world in monthly car-free days, but several large metro cities participate in an international car-free day each September 22, including Washington, D.C., Seattle and Long Island, New York.

Saving Sharks

The Pacific island nation of Kiribati has established the world’s second-largest (1.3 million-square-mile) shark sanctuary, which bans commercial fishing throughout, and has also expanded the Micronesia Regional Shark Sanctuary.

The possession, trade and sale of sharks and shark products are also prohibited in these areas as is the use of fishing gear such as wire leaders for targeting sharks.

Worldwide, about 100 million sharks are killed each year in commercial fisheries. Nearly 30 percent of all known shark species assessed by scientists are now threatened with extinction. Sharks are particularly vulnerable to overfishing because they mature and reproduce slowly. Many Pacific island nations have established shark sanctuaries, recognizing the valuable ecosystem and economic roles that healthy populations provide.

The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora recently added 13 shark and mobula ray species to its list, a step toward ensuring sustainable and legal trade of these species.

Toxin-Free Farmlands Rise to 4.1 Million Acres According to data service Mercaris, the U.S. had a record 4.1 million acres of organic farmland in 2016, an 11 percent increase over 2014. As of June 2016, the number of certified organic farms reached 14,979, including 1,000 startups.

The top states in organic cropland after California, with 688,000 acres, are Montana, Wisconsin, New York and North Dakota. Montana hosted a 30 percent increase to 417,000 acres in 2016, adding 100,000 acres since 2014 and 50 new organic farms.

In assessing the positive trend, Scott Shander, a Mercaris economist, says, “With today’s lower commodity grain prices, farmers are looking to add value and meet consumer demands.

The global market is dictating U.S. prices. Demand for organic corn and soybeans is still growing strongly, but production is not growing as fast, so more of the production will be international.”

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Tree Terminators Insects Assault America’s Forests

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Ocean Sanctuaries Expand in Pacific

In a towering forest of centuries-old eastern hemlocks, the tiny hemlock woolly adelgid spends its life sucking sap and eventually killing the tree.

The bug is one example of an expanding horde of insects draining the life out of forests from New England to the West Coast. Aided by global trade, a warming climate and drought-weakened terrain, this invasion represents one of the greatest threats to biodiversity in the U.S. Scientists say they are already driving some tree species toward extinction and causing billions of dollars a year in damage, with the situation expected to worsen.

Today’s connected world enables foreign invaders to cross oceans in packing materials or on garden plants, and then reach American forests to rapidly expand their ranges. According to a new study in Ecological Applications, scientists say several species of hemlock and 20 species of ash could become nearly extinct in coming decades. Such destruction would eliminate a critical sponge to capture greenhouse gas emissions, a natural shelter for birds and native insects and a reliable food supply for bears and other animals. Dead forests also increase the danger of wildfires.

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Phasing Out Plastic Film Food Wrappers Many grocery store foods are wrapped in plastic packaging that creates non-recyclable, non-biodegradable waste, even though thin, plastic films are not efficient at preventing spoilage. Some plastics are also suspected of leaching harmful compounds into food. Researcher Peggy Tomasula, D.Sc., is leading a U.S. Department of Agriculture team developing an environmentally friendly film made of the milk protein casein that addresses these issues. She states, “The protein-based films are powerful oxygen blockers that help prevent food spoilage.

When used in packaging, they could prevent food waste during distribution along the food chain.”

Plastic six-pack rings are renowned for their negative impact on wildlife and the environment.

Now the Saltwater Brewery, in Delray Beach, Florida, is making edible six-pack rings for beer cans that are 100 percent biodegradable.

Constructed of barley and wheat ribbons from the brewing process, they can be safely eaten by animals that come into contact with the refuse. Company President Chris Gove notes, “We hope to influence the big guys and inspire them to get on board.”

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fornia Academy of Sciences aquatic biologist Tim Wong cultivated California Pipevine plants in his backyard butterfly home four years ago upon learning that it is the primary food for California Pipevine Swallowtails in the San Francisco area. Starting with just 20 caterpillars, he was able to donate thousands of the swallowtails to the San Francisco Botanical Gardens last year and has grown more than 200 plants.

Milkweed. Populations of iconic Monarch butterflies have plummeted 90 percent in the past 20 years, reports the National Wildlife Federation, primarily due to decline of 12 native milkweed species. They need support for their annual 2,000-plus-mile migration from the U.S. Northeast and Canada to central Mexico and back. Joyce Samsel, curator of the Florida Native Butterfly Society (FloridaNativeButterflies.org), notes that the Florida Monarch stays south of Tampa year-round.

Learn about milkweed host plant growing conditions at Tinyurl.com/LocalMilkweedByState. Find milkweed seeds via MonarchWatch.org.

Donate to help. Adopt milkweed habitat land through an Environmental Defense Fund (edf.org) program by donating $35 for one acre up to $350 for 10 acres. Their goal is to retain and protect 2 million acres.

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We watch the graceful flight of colorful butterflies and appreciate their crucial role as pollinators. Establishing butterfly gardens or accommodating them in yard plantings increases food sources radically threatened by reductions in blossom-rich landscapes due to development, intensive agriculture, insecticides and climate change.

The National Wildlife Federation (nwf.org) reports that butterflies are particularly attracted to red, yellow, orange, pink and purple blossoms that are flat-topped or clustered for landing or hovering, with short flower tubes that present easy access to nectar.

Regional planting. In the Southeast, goldenrod, with its arching, yellow flowers, appeals to Buckeye species. Tiger Wing, Dainty Sulphur and Malachite lead the way in Florida.

Some other suitable plants and trees for attracting butterflies, according to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildlife Center (Wildflower.org) are yarrows, red and white baneberries, and red, scarlet and soft maples in the Northeast; Butterfly and Honey daisies, Indian Mallow, American Century and Husiache, in the Midwest; and Giant, Ground, Subalpine and Noble firs, Vine Maple and Columbian Monkshoods in the Northwest.

Inspiring individual efforts. Care2.com reports that Cali-

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Stand Up

March for Science this Earth Day Concerned citizens will unite on April 22 for a March for Science in Washington, D.C., and locations around the world to champion robustly funding and publicly communicating science for the common good as a pillar of freedom and prosperity. The group is calling on political leaders and policymakers to enact evidence-based standards in the public interest. The focus will showcase science as a tool to find answers and influence decisions at all levels, from astronomy to zoology, including environmental science and climate change.

Jacquelyn Gill, Ph.D., was part of the original group sparking the idea of a March for Science via her initial tweet. “We know how to keep our air and water clean, and the outcomes of the research should inform the policy,” says Gill, an assistant professor of paleoecology and plant ecology at the University of Maine.

Caroline Weinberg, a New York City science writer and program co-chairwoman, says, “Within hours, satellite marches were popping up around the country, then the world.”

Organizers report several hundred established event locations and the number continues to grow.

To join or create an event, visit March ForScience.com/satellite-marches.

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The Heart of the Wild Reveals Our Spiritual Life

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t was standing inside I learned early Nothing. I was held in a Timpanogos Cave (a darkness so deep that my on we live by eyes seemed shut even national monument) as an 8-year-old child that marked wild mercy. though they were open. All me. Hiking to the entrance I could hear was the sound of the cave with our church group, we of water dripping and the beating heart were ushered in by a park ranger. Imof the mountain. mediately, the cool air locked inside the I don’t know how long I stood inside mountain enveloped us and we wore Timpanogos Cave before our church it as loose clothing. Immense stalacleader realized I was missing, but it was tites and stalagmites hung down from long enough to have experienced how the ceiling and rose up from the floor, fear moves out of panic toward wonder. declaring themselves teeth. We were Inside the cave, I knew I would be found. inside the gaping mouth of an animal What I didn’t know was what would find and we were careful not to disturb the me—the spirit of Timpanogos. beast, traversing the cave on a narrow

To this day, my spiritual life is found constructed walkway above the floor so inside the heart of the wild. I do not fear as not to disturb its fragility. But it was it, I court it. When I am away, I anticipate the Great Heart of Timpanogos Cave my return, needing to touch stone, rock, that captured my attention. water, the trunks of trees, the sway of

When everyone else left the chargrasses, the barbs of a feather, the fur left ismatic form, I stayed. I needed more behind by a shedding bison. time to be closer to it, to watch its red Wallace Stegner, a mentor of mine, orange aura pulsating in the cavernous wrote: “If we preserved as parks only space of shadows. I wanted to touch those places that have no economic the heart, run the palms of my hands on possibilities, we would have no parks. its side, believing that if I did, I could And in the decades to come, it will not better understand my own heart, which be only the buffalo and the trumpeter was invisible to me. I was only inches swan that need sanctuaries. Our own away, wondering whether it would be species is going to need them, too. It cold or hot to the touch. It looked like needs them now.” ice, but it registered as fire.

Suddenly, I heard the heavy door Excerpts from The Hour of Land: A slam and darkness clamp down. The Personal Topography of America’s group left without me. I was forgotNational Parks by Terry Tempest Williams, ten—alone—locked inside the cave. reprinted with permission. Learn more at I waved my hand in front of my face.

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ECO YARDS Turning Lawns into Native Landscapes

by Lisa Kivirist and John D. Ivanko

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raditional turf lawns are an ecological nightmare,” says John Greenlee, author of The American Meadow Garden, who notes that most monoculture turf lawns never even get used.

His company, Greenlee and Associates, in Brisbane, California, designs residential and other meadows throughout the U.S. as an engaging alternative.

Many other appealing options likewise use native plants appropriate to the local climate. For instance, replacing Kentucky bluegrass, Bermuda grass or another non-native species with natives can deliver drought resistance and lower irrigation needs; eliminate any need for fertilizers or toxic pesticides; reduce or eliminate labor-intensive and often polluting mowing and edging; enhance the beauty of a home; and attract birds, butterflies and other wildlife.

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Before replacing a lawn, determine the desired result. It may simply be achieving a low-maintenance, lawn-free yard; growing food like vegetables, herbs, fruit or nuts; or supplying ample flowers for a fresh weekly bouquet. Other benefits might include increasing privacy, dining al fresco, escaping into nature or even sequestering carbon dioxide to reduce climate change.

To be successful, choices must be appropriate to the climate, plant hardiness zone, local zoning ordinances and homeowner association rules. Also consider the soil quality and acidity, moisture content and whether plantings will be in full sun or shade, or both.

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From the Midwest to New England, “Wild ginger makes a nice, low groundcover with heart-shaped leaves in shade or part shade, where lawn grass often struggles,” suggests Pam Penick, of Austin, Texas, author of Lawn Gone: Low-Maintenance, Sustainable Attractive Alternatives for Your Yard. “Pennsylvania sedge, a low, grassy, meadow-like groundcover, can also work. For areas with full sun, bearberry, an evergreen creeping shrub with red berry-like fruit in fall, or prairie dropseed, a beautiful prairie grass with sparkling seed heads in fall, might be worth trying.”

“Stick with the Carex family of plants, the sedges, for a native meadow,” echoes Greenlee. “They vary in color, texture and height. Follow nature’s lead and create a tapestry of commingled plants. Start slow and add flowering plants like Queen Anne’s lace, daisies, asters and poppies.”

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In sunny and well-drained areas of the South, Penick suggests Gulf muhly, an ornamental grass. “Its fall blooms resemble pink cotton candy floating above its green leaves.” In Florida, flowering sunshine mimosa with fernlike leaves and other natural groundcovers are low maintenance.

“Basket grass is a low, evergreen grass-like plant with long, spaghetti-type

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The right regional native plants often include grasses and ferns, herbaceous plants like flowering perennials and woody ones like shrubs, vines and trees. Native plants provide shelter and food for wildlife and help preserve a sense of place. “Work with a professional landscaper in your area, ideally a member of the Association for Professional Landscape Designers,” advises Greenlee. Tap a local university extension service, master gardener and garden club for local expertise, often available at no or low cost via classes or club membership.

leaves that puddle around it, suitable for shade or partially shaded areas,” advises Penick. “It’s slow to grow, but highly drought-tolerant and nicely covers a dry slope or spills over a retaining wall.

Texas sedge makes a lowgrowing, meadowy alternative that’s evergreen and needs mowing only once every year or two.”

Moss is a fine option for shady and moist areas. “If moss is naturally colonizing a patch of yard, allow it to fill in where the lawn doesn’t want to grow,” Penick counsels. “It makes a springy, evergreen groundcover needing only brief misting to keep it looking good during dry periods.”

Mediterranean and California Coast

Plentiful sunshine, rare frosts and modest rainfalls make many California coastal areas perfect for growing lots of plants, rather than plots of water-thirsty turf. “For full sun, work with California yarrow, purple sage, Indian mallow, white sage, lupines and California sagebrush,” recommends Charlie Nardozzi, of Ferrisburgh, Vermont, author of Foodscaping. “In shade, try mountain yarrow, mimulus monkey flower, California honeysuckle, California flannel bush and coyote mint.”

“Blue grama grass is native to many states, and buffalo grass is native to states west of the Mississippi River in the right places,” adds Greenlee.

They’re especially suited for meadows established in drought-prone regions.

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“For sunny areas, try goat’s beard, penstemon, beach strawberry, mock orange and huckleberry,” says Nardozzi, who

covers gardening nationally at GardeningWithCharlie.com. “For part shade, experiment with gooseberry, red flowering currants, western amelanchier, deer fern, trillium and wild ginger.”

Adding some clover to a traditional lawn may eliminate the need for fertilizers while retaining some turf, says Erica Strauss, of Gamonds, Washington, in her Northwest Edible Life blog.

“When the clover loses leaf mass from mowing, its roots die off to compensate and nitrogen enters the soil for neighboring plant roots to use.”

White clover works well for those on a budget; microclover costs more and is even better.

For shady, north-facing or boggywet areas, Strauss recommends sweet woodruff. Moss is another option.

Semi-Arid, Steppe and Desert Climes

“If you crave a lawn but want to go native, Habiturf is perfect for the hot, dry Southwest,” says Penick. Developed by the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, in Austin, Texas, it’s a mix of several native turf grasses, looks like a shaggy traditional lawn and can be occasionally mowed on a high setting to keep it neat. Once established, it needs far less water than traditional turf.

“Silver ponyfoot grows well in many regions as an annual; as a perennial, it needs mild winters,” Penick continues.

“Native to western Texas, New Mexico and Arizona, it likes good drainage, gravelly soil and full-to-part sun.”

Xeriscaping—landscaping that requires little to no water—is especially prevalent in hot, dry regions. Plant picks typically include cactus, succulents, agave and herbs like rosemary or sage.

John D. Ivanko and Lisa Kivirist, co-authors of ECOpreneuring and Farmstead Chef, operate the Inn Serendipity, in Browntown, WI.

More EcoYard Ideas Edible Landscaping

A kitchen garden represented by any kind of edible landscaping replaces some turf grass with produce. Carefully designed and maintained, it can be as attractive as any other garden space. “According to GardenResearch. com, 30 million U.S. households, about 25 percent, participated in vegetable gardening in 2015,” reports Dave Whitinger, executive director of the National Gardening Association, owned by Dash Works, in Jacksonville, Texas.

“To integrate edibles into a landscape, first assess the locations of sunny and shady spots,” says garden consultant Charlie Nardozzi. “Then, identify plants suited to the growing conditions that will fit in those areas.

Mix in edibles with flowers, shrubs and groundcovers to keep the yard beautiful.” For urban areas, he recommends raised beds and containers as a good way to integrate edibles, bringing in clean soil and moving containers to the sunniest spots in the yard.

“We have 3,000 raised beds in Milwaukee,” says Gretchen Mead, executive director of the Victory Garden Initiative, which helps install edible landscapes. “We went from about 35 new kitchen gardens eight years ago to more than 500 each year now.”

The easy-to-build raised beds go on top of or in place of turf lawns. For Midwestern residents, Mead recommends beginning with six crops that can be started as transplants, like tomatoes or broccoli, and then growing a couple of plants from seed, like zucchini or green beans.

Water-Saving Gardens

“Water-saving gardens use less of this precious resource through appropriate plant choices, rain-conserving features, berming and terracing to slow runoff, water-permeable hardscaping and smart irrigation practices,” says Pam Penick, author of The Water-Saving Garden. “Regardless of where you live,

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saving water is a priority for everyone.

Drought is a growing problem in the Southwest and West, but also affects the Midwest, Southeast and even New England.”

“Rain gardens help absorb, retain and use rainfall, preventing it from draining into the sewer,” agrees Jennifer Riley-Chetwynd, with Colorado’s Denver Botanic Gardens. “Rain barrels collect water from gutters and downspouts so there’s more control in time and method of distribution, including perhaps drip irrigation.”

According to the Groundwater Foundation, in Lincoln, Nebraska, rain gardens can remove up to 90 percent of problematic nutrients and chemicals and up to 80 percent of sediments from rainwater runoff. Compared to a conventional lawn, they allow 30 percent more water to soak into the ground.

Hardscaping

Hardscaped areas are used far more frequently than the turf lawn they

replace as we move through spaces like walkways, patios, fountains, decks and grilling areas to enjoy the outdoors.

“Plant people can get excited about planting but forget to leave ample space for patios and paths, often resulting in an overgrown, pinched look for seating areas and other places meant to be inviting,” cautions Penick. “It can also be

easy to underestimate how large plants can grow in a few years. Plan ahead for these ‘people spaces’ and install them before establishing garden beds.”

Landscapers recommend being generous with this technique without paving over paradise. “Plants will spill and lean over hardscaping, so it won’t feel too large once your garden is filling in,” says Penick. “To address runoff and allow rainwater to soak into the soil, use water-permeable paving wherever possible: gravel, dry-laid flagstone or pavers; even mulch for casual paths.”

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anice Cole, the author of Chicken and Egg: A Memoir of Suburban Homesteading with 125 Recipes, knows how delicious a really fresh egg tastes. She keeps three chickens she calls “the girls” in the backyard of her suburban Minneapolis home. “Jasmine, a white Silkie, lays small, beige-colored eggs; Keiko a black and white Ameraucana and Silver Wyandotte cross, green eggs; and Peanut, a brown, feathery Cochin mix, brown eggs,” relates Cole.

Cole has learned a lot about the natural lives of chickens. They need 14 hours of sunlight to produce eggs and lay about one per day. Chickens must be protected from predators, locked up at night in their coop for optimal well-being and let out in the morning to roam. Here are some tips for buying the freshest, most delicious and humanely raised chicken eggs.

How to Read an Egg Carton Deciphering the language on an egg carton is a first step. Diet affects flavor.

“Eggs from pasture-raised chickens allowed to roam—eating grass, worms and bugs in the backyard or a pasture—will look and taste better than eggs from chickens limited to an inside space eating chicken feed,” says Cole.

“Pasture-raised eggs will have a fresh

herbaceous, or grassy, flavor with an ‘egg-ier’ essence.”

“Look for the terms organic, free range or ideally, pastured or pasture-raised,” advises Adele Douglass, in Herndon, Virginia, executive director of Humane Farm Animal Care (CertifiedHumane.org).

“USDA Organic” is a U.S. Department of Agriculture label confirming that the food the chicken ate was certified organic. “Non-GMO” indicates a diet free of genetically modified ingredients.

“Free-range”, another USDA label, means the chicken had continuing access to the outdoors. “Pasture-raised” assures that the chicken roamed outdoors daily, eating what they wanted; the ideal scenario.

“Cage-free” is a USDA-regulated designation ensuring that the chickens were allowed to roam freely about within their building to get food and water.

“Natural” has no real meaning says Douglass; the term invokes no USDA regulation and nothing about actual farming practices. “Certified Humane” or “Animal Welfare Approved” means that each free-range hen has at least two square feet of outdoor space; it’s the most desirable designation, says Douglass.

When farmers want to raise egglaying chickens, they need to provide

physical conditions similar to those Cole affords, but on a larger and more efficient scale, usually without the love. In regions where 14 hours of daylight are not a given, farmers use artificial lighting. When snow is too deep for the birds to venture out and it’s too cold for bug life, farmers supply indoor coops and feed. How well and humanely they do this is up to consumers to find out.

Egg Nutrition

Eating one egg a day, or moderate consumption, will not raise cholesterol levels in healthy adults, concludes a 2012 review in the journal Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition and Metabolic Care. While egg yolks contain cholesterol, they also possess nutrients that help lower the risk for heart disease, including protein, vitamins B12 and D, riboflavin and folate, according to the Harvard School of Public Health, in Boston. A study by Kansas State University researchers published in the 2001 Journal of Nutrition also found that phosphatidylcholine, another substance in eggs, can decrease the amount of cholesterol the body absorbs from them.

Plus, eggs are great sources of micronutrients and antioxidants, says Kristin Kirkpatrick, a registered and licensed dietitian and wellness manager for Cleveland Clinic’s Wellness Institute, in Ohio. “I’ve always been a huge proponent for eggs. As lean sources of protein, they help us stay full, are easy to prepare and can be part of a healthy eating regime because they’re packed with free-radical- and inflammationfighting antioxidants.” Kirkpatrick adds, “Eggs also help protect eyes.

Their nutrient-rich yolks, like leafy green vegetables, are high in lutein and zeaxanthin, carotenoids that studies have repeatedly shown help protect against macular degeneration.”

Ideally, all chickens would be treated like Cole’s “girls.” For now, the best most of us can do is choose “Pasture-Raised,” “Organic” and “Certified Humane”. Getting to know more about the farmers that produce our eggs is even better.

Judith Fertig writes food health articles and cookbooks from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com). natural awakenings

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MEDICAL MASSAGE Targeted Therapy for Specific Ills

by Linda Sechrist

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haron Puszko, Ph.D., founder of the Daybreak Geriatric Massage Institute, in Indianapolis, teaches and certifies massage therapists working in assisted living, long-term care and memory care facilities. She relates, “These individuals appreciate not only the physiological benefits of massage but also having a therapist touch and address them by their names. A 105-yearold woman jokes, ‘Now that they’ve figured out how to keep us alive for so long, they don’t know what to do with us. Thank God for massage therapy.’”

Specialty certificate programs such as Puszko’s, representing advanced education and training within a modality qualified as therapeutic massage and bodywork, are benefitting both massage therapists and clients. Some outcomebased specialty modalities considered as requirements for specific populations such as seniors, athletes, infants and cancer patients and survivors, are referred to as “medical massage”.

The nonprofit National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork provides an accredited, voluntary certification beyond entry-level state licensure. To maintain their status, therapists must complete 24 hours of continuing education and 100 hours of work experience, and pass a criminal background check every two years. The

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certifying board also approves continuing education providers that teach specialty techniques, including integrative health care, sports massage and military veteran massage. The result is therapies administered according to a national standard of excellence requisite for therapists working in collaboration with doctors, chiropractors, wellness centers, retirement care communities and other medical settings.

Puszko, an approved provider who founded her service in 2000, offers beginning and advanced weekend workshops for therapists on the complexities of physiological changes and technical skills required to work with geriatric or senior clients. She works from three offices in upscale retirement communities and teaches approved continuing education curricula throughout the U.S. and internationally.

“Although the skills I teach are not taught in massage school, they are in demand at independent and assisted living facilities where massage is considered a vital aspect of health care,” says Puszko. “Older Americans represent the greatest challenge to massage therapists.

For elderly residents, stretching and pulling on delicate skin and joints, as well as pushing one’s elbow into gluteus maximus muscles, are unacceptable approaches.” She explains that they might be called upon for a range of needs from

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helping prepare a 70-year-old marathoner for a race to reducing the stress of an exhausted hospice patient.

Geri Ruane is one of four founding directors of Oncology Massage Alliance, in Austin, Texas. She manages the operations for this nonprofit created in 2011 to help therapists that volunteer to administer complimentary hand and foot massage therapy to cancer patients and caregivers in chemotherapy infusion rooms and prior to radiation treatment. The alliance offers financial assistance to licensed massage therapists for advanced training through approved third-party oncology massage classes and provides hands-on experience with cancer patients.

Ruane defines the essential aspects of an oncology massage therapist’s (OMT) skill set. “A properly trained therapist has an informed understanding of the disease itself and the many ways it can affect the human body; the side effects of cancer treatments, such as medications, surgery, chemotherapy and radiation; and the ability to modify massage techniques in order to adapt accordingly. Our main purpose is to reduce stress and provide emotional support for cancer patients and caregivers in radiation and infusion rooms.”

For example, an OMT will ask a patient about their cancer treatment history, including particulars of related individual health issues, prior to the massage. Hospitals in 35 states and Washington, D.C., now offer massage therapy to individuals during cancer treatment. MK Brennan, president of the Society for Oncology Massage, created in 2007, in Toledo, Ohio, is a registered nurse with a longtime practice in Charlotte, North Carolina. Brennan observes, “In nursing school, I was taught how to give a back rub, an aspect of patient care once provided by all nurses, but no longer part of a nurse’s education. It now appears that there could be a resurgence of interest in offering massage therapy in hospitals that would encompass more medical aspects and require modified techniques for different patient populations.”

In addition to oncology and geriatric massage, other select massage therapy modalities such as orthopedic, bodywork, Asian techniques and those

related to pregnancy, infant and child health care as well as other special needs require advanced education and training.

Before making an appointment with a massage therapist/bodyworker for a specific type of help, inquire about their knowledge, experience, training and continuing education. Ask about additional credentials above entry-level core education that are specific to special needs.

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

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arth’s oceans shelter more than a million species, employ millions of people and feed billions more. Their complex ecosystems increasingly face critical challenges, including acidification, overfishing and pollution. Inspiring us all, youths nationwide are stepping up with bold, creative actions benefiting present and future generations to show us how we too, can do our part.

Sean Russell, 24, of Englewood, Florida, was exposed to ocean wonders in junior marine conservation summer camps and 4-H programs. Volunteering with Mote Marine Laboratory’s dolphin research program, in Sarasota, Russell was struck by how improperly discarded fishing line entangled and killed dolphins and other wildlife. At 16, he launched the Stow It—Don’t Throw It Project to promote portable receptacles made from repurposed tennis ball containers for anglers to stash used fishing line for later safe disposal on shore.

More than 21,000 containers have been distributed nationwide to date.

While earning a bachelor’s degree in biology, Russell launched the Youth Ocean Conservation Summit to harness youth enthusiasm for related issues.

Six summits have convened hundreds of concerned young change-makers and adult professionals. “Young people learn about current threats to marine

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life and become inspired by peers sharing ideas and successes,” says Russell.

Planning and skill-building sessions fuel action, often assisted by microgrants to help kick-start community projects.

Russell is also involved with the nonprofit EarthEcho International, which activates young leaders through peer-to-peer networks. One recent campaign, 3T4E, encouraged youth worldwide to pick up three pieces of trash on November 1 and document their efforts. Nearly 2 million social media impressions later, they’ve reached youth in 24 states, in 19 countries and on six continents, according to Executive Director Mia DeMezza.

Founded by siblings Philippe and Alexandra Cousteau, the Washington, D.C., EarthEcho shares service learning stories that record steps young people are taking to mitigate local waterway issues. In a virtual classroom field trip series, they can explore issues such as oceanic dead zones and acidification through dynamic multimedia presentations. “These young people are going to inherit the problems we’ve created, and deserve a seat at the table,” says DeMezza.

Given the opportunity, youth can play a key role in conservation, research and policy making for Earth’s oceans. “I look at youth not as leaders of the future, but leaders of today,” says Russell.

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Daniela Fernandez, 23, is one of the youth leaders working to bridge the generational divide on ocean conservation issues. An undergraduate at Georgetown University, in Washington, D.C., she was invited to a 2013 United Nations (UN) meeting to address the state of the world’s oceans. When she inquired if they had social media outlets to share their discussions, she discovered they did not. The 2016 Christopher Benchley Ocean Award winner relates, “I returned to campus with a sense of urgency about the issues I learned about, which led me to start a nonprofit to connect Millennials with the oceans.”

The resulting Sustainable Oceans Alliance (SOA) has since hosted three global ocean summits with participants from more than 30 colleges and universities, learning directly from leaders in government, science, business and policy. Summit-watch parties at embassies around the world enabled Millennials to submit questions and comments online. Consequently, Secretary of State John Kerry’s office partnered with SOA to incorporate a youth component in the state department’s 2016 Our Ocean Conference.

The SOA, recognized by the United

Nations as a game-changing initiative, has catalyzed 30 chapters on U.S. campuses, with plans to expand to Britain, Chile and Spain. Actionable steps include advocating for college curricula on ocean health. Already, the alliance has helped sway global policy, gathering 30,000 signatures petitioning that ocean conservation be included in UN sustainable development goals. It also mobilized youth advocating for the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument, America’s first marine monument (measuring a bit larger than Yellowstone National Park), off of Cape Cod, created by former President Obama in 2016.

Russell and Fernandez agree that rallying around solutions is key to engaging youths and adults alike.

“You can talk about the problems all day long, but it’s solutions that inspire people to take action,” says Russell.

Fernandez adds, “Often, people feel helpless in the face of big issues, but if you give them a simple way to help, they will get behind it.”

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

What We Can Do Now Everyone has a part to play in keeping oceans clean and healthy. Here are some ways concerned individuals of all ages can help.

Do away with disposable plastics. Use reusable alternatives to single-use plastics such as plastic bags, water bottles, to-go containers, takeaway cups and straws, all of which clog the oceans and endanger 600 aquatic species due to ingestion or entanglement.

Green what drains. Anything that washes down the drain can end up in waterways. Avoid dumping chemicals like paint, oil and solvents and opt for non-toxic cleaning products like DIY cleaners made from vinegar and baking soda, which are safe for people and the seas.

Eat smart. Per a 2016 United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization report, nearly a third of commercial fish stocks are now fished at dangerously unsustainable levels. Find best choices on the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s downloadable sustainable seafood guide and app at SeafoodWatch.org when dining or shopping, and ask seafood eateries and fish counters to carry ocean-friendly selections.

Reduce fertilizers. Fertilizer runoff from gardens and commercial agriculture eventually end up in oceans, leading to “dead zones” with low levels of oxygen that kill aquatic life.

Cut energy use. Carbon dioxide from fossil fuel consumption is turning oceans acidic, which is particularly harmful to coral reefs. Use energy-efficient appliances and vehicles, opt for renewable energy plans from local utilities and bike, walk and take public transit.

Sea Change Youth worldwide are engaging in innovative ways to activate their communities and combat ocean pollution.

Pédrisson and Emmanuelson Bernard, of Carrefour, Haiti, won the 2016 Millennium Oceans Prize for a win-win solution to urban waste, ocean pollution and unemployment.

During Haiti’s rainy season, the city’s streets carry trash to the sea. The brothers developed a waste management system and mobilized community youth to help keep the streets clean, in turn protecting the waters upon which the island community depends.

Students from Borrisoleigh, Ireland, won the EurOcean Foundation’s European Mário Ruivo Prize for a marine trash-fighting solution called Bags with Tags, in December.

Laura Hutchinson and Antoinette Atik designed stylish totes to curb the use of plastic bags, including magnetic tags for easier retrieval from waterways; they worked with local stores to distribute them at points of sale.

In another 2016 Professor Mário Ruivo Prize finalist effort, students from the island of Malta developed a way to keep waste from falling out of the usually open trash bins serving local ferries that transport 4 million passengers annually by collaborating with town officials to place three marine-friendly containers near the ferry departure point.

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’ve run in cities, rural areas and suburbs. I’ve run while deployed to military bases in the Middle East, in cities on four continents, in blazing heat and winter snowstorms,” says Maria Cicio, a licensed professional counselor candidate and marathoner in Grove, Oklahoma. “I’ve been running regularly for 25 years, mostly injury-free, and have found what works best for me.”

For beginners, Cicio recommends starting with a 5K race. “There are a hundred reasons why a full marathon would not be fun for a beginner, but trail running, charity races and 5K road races are perfect,” she says.

Cicio attests the physical health benefits come from the training and preparation more than from the race itself.

“You can run for many years before deciding to run an official race, in which case you’ll probably have already experienced increased cardiovascular health, improved muscle tone and strength.

“Running your first race can focus your running and turn it into training. You might increase your daily or weekly mileage, depending on the planned length of the race, or add some speed work to your regular running routine. When I’m training for a race, I’m more in tune with what my body needs; I also sleep better,” she says.

The mental benefits are what keep many people running, even after the physical ones seem to plateau, advises Cicio. “Running means regular exercise, so it can improve our general mood. While numerous studies show this to be true, the best evidence comes from runners themselves.”

Almost everyone has heard of a runner’s high, even if we haven’t experienced it ourselves. It’s long been accepted that endorphins released during exercise create a feeling of euphoria after a satisfying workout. Recent research on mice

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by the Central Institute of Mental Health at the University of Heidelberg Medical School, in Germany, suggests that it might be natural endocannabinoids that lighten our mood and contribute to the high.

Meditation master Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, in Halifax, Canada, teaches an online course, The Art of Mindful Running. He points out that running, or doing any physical activity, in a meditative state can deepen, train and enhance the mind. “Within 20 to 30 minutes, you have an opportunity to work with your mind. Instead of just spacing out or trying to get exercise, you can actually say, ‘I am going to be present, I am going to relate to my breathing and my movement a little bit,’” says Mipham. “This is healthy both for the mind and the body.”

Those looking for an alternative to running on concrete and asphalt find that trail running ups the fun factor while nature nurtures us. “While I’d always loved running races, the roads rarely changed. Even the same trail tends to change daily, with a new puddle or a log to jump or crawl over, or a new offshoot. The natural running landscape is full of surprises,” says Nikki Partridge, an avid trail runner, American College of Sports Medicine-certified personal trainer and Stott Pilates instructor in Auburn, California.

“Trail running healed me,” says Partridge. “I always had some injury from running: tendonitis, sprained ankles, runner’s knee, pulled hamstrings, illiotibial band syndrome, shin splints or plantar fasciitis. I became a walking encyclopedia on injury and recovery. But the trails saved me. I no longer pronated when I ran, I had no more tendonitis from running on canting sidewalks—even my knee pain disappeared—my balance improved and my body was happy.”

When winding down after a race, carve out ample time for recovery and reflection. “I always ask myself what I liked about how it was organized, course conditions, support staff and the after-party, and then look for another race that fits my preferences,” says Cicio. “Consider taking a vacation around a particular race that interests you or find a local road race the next time you travel. For a modest fee, you get to run a race and typically luck into a T-shirt, food and party camaraderie.”

The running world can open our eyes to new places, good people and greater self-awareness, along with physical fitness. Spring is a good time to lace up our shoes and begin the expansive journey.

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calendarofevents NOTE: All calendar events must be submitted via our website by the 10th of the month and must adhere to our guidelines. Visit GoNaturalAwakenings.com for guidelines and to submit entries.

SATURDAY, APRIL 1

TUESDAY, APRIL 4

Aura Photography and Soul Contract Readings – 11am-6pm. With Howard Minton. $50 for photo and 30-minute session. Call to register. Fairy Dust Crystals & Such, 11781 SE Hwy 441, Belleview.

352-693-4592. FairyDustCrystals.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.

Workshop – 2-4pm. Native American Sound Healing.

With Bruce Capin. Learn how to use Native American flutes in ritual and healing. $35. Call to register. High Springs Emporium, 19765 NW US Hwy 441, High Springs. 386-454-8657. HighSpringEmporium.net.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5

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, APRIL 2 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-4:30pm. With Howard Minton. $50 for photo, $59 for Soul Contract reading, $88 for both.

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

HighSpringsEmporium.net.

MONDAY, APRIL 3 Class – 4pm. Diabetes Education. Seating is limited, need to pre-register. Natural Medicine Physicians, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. 352-2919459. LemireClinic.com.

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.

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Book Signing and Dream Interpretations – Noon5pm. With Bill Dodd, author of Dream On. No charge for the interpretation, books will be available for sale. Call to let us know you’re coming, walk-ins welcome. Fairy Dust Crystals & Such, 11781 SE Hwy 441, Belleview. 352-693-4592.

FairyDustCrystals.com.

Chinese Medicine Health Seminar – 1pm. Back, Neck, Hip and Knee Pain. Treating the root cause of chronic and acute pain. Free. Seating is limited, reservations required. Ni’s Chinese Medical Center, 1501 N US Hwy 441, Ste 1106, The Villages. 352391-9266. DrBoNi.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 with 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.

SATURDAY, APRIL 8 Colonics – 8am-5pm, by appointment. With Elba.

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

Healing Sessions – 8am-5pm, by appointment. Emotion Codes & Magnets Private Sessions. Finding and releasing trapped emotions which are affecting your present. Natural Medicine Physicians, 11115 SW 93rd

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Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. 352-291-9459. LemireClinc.com.

Workshop – 9am-3pm. Girls’ Stories, Girls’ Voices.

The 18-year program is designed to help middle school girls see the value in themselves by providing a safe place for girls to explore themselves and have their voices heard. $10, lunch provided. Scholarships available so all girls can attend. Call to register. Unity Spiritual Center, 509 County Rd 468, Fruitland Park.

352-454-3120. UnitySpiritualCenterFL.org.

Fair – 10am-5pm. Spiritual Wisdom Fair. Readings, workshops, sample treatments by practitioners, healthy organic food, eclectic collections of stones, crystals, jewelry, books and more for sale. $5 donation requested; food, readings and treatments additional. Proceeds to Three Aunties, a non-profit organization dedicated to nurturing healthy relationships between people and our natural environment. Location: Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4225 NW 34th St, Gainesville. Info: Maria at 352-219-4946 or Maria.Minno@gmail. com. ThreeAunties.blogspot.com.

Class – 11am. Practical Use of Runes for Divination or Protection. Runes have a language all their own and can enhance everyday life when properly applied. Lecture and handouts. $25. Call for reservations. Karma Cottage, 652 #A North Citrus Ave, Crystal River. 352-566-0300. KarmaCottage.com.

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.

Workshop – 1-3pm. Healing Yourself from Your Kitchen Cabinet. Herbalism Workshop with Irene Wortley. $20 includes manual. Call to register. High Springs Emporium, 19765 NW US Hwy 441, High Springs. 386-454-8657. HighSpringEmporium.net.

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.

SUNDAY, APRIL 9 Festival and Fundraiser – 1-7pm. Our Santa Fe River Fest. Music, songwriting contest, silent auction, 50/50 raffle, food, soda, beer and homemade desserts. $5 online, $7 at door. Location: Rum 138, 2070 SW County Road 138, Fort White. OurSantaFeRiver.org.

Citra. Call or email to reserve at 352-595-3377 or CatCrone@aol.com. CronesCradleConserve.org.

TUESDAY, APRIL 11 Save Your Mind Intensive Program – April 11-13.

What can you do to clear mental fog, remember, and sharpen your thinking? Seating is limited, need to preregister. 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.

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, APRIL 12 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.

Learning How to Open Your Third Eye – 2:304:30pm and 5:30-7:30pm. With JoEllen Blue. $30. Call to register. Fairy Dust Crystals & Such, 11781 SE Hwy 441, Belleview. 352-693-4592. FairyDustCrystals.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 13 Cooking Demo – 6pm. Join Joe for dinner! Waterless Cooking Ware demo and class. Free. Natural Medicine Physicians, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. 352-291-9459. LemireClinc.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 15 Sessions – by appointment. Experience a 30-60-minute session in the Dodecahadron, facilitated by Art Bjork. A simple formula of sacred geometry, music and intention to discover your highest heart’s desire. $1 per minute.

Call for an appointment, walk-ins welcome. Fairy Dust Crystals & Such, 11781 SE Hwy 441, Belleview. 352693-4592. FairyDustCrystals.com.

Workshop – 1-3:30pm. Connecting with the Spirit Realms. Trance Medium workshop with

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.

MaChandra. Learn how to contact loved ones who have passed. $25. Call to register. High Springs Emporium, 19765 NW US Hwy 441, High Springs.

386-454-8657. HighSpringEmporium.net.

MONDAY, APRIL 17 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.

TUESDAY, APRIL 18 Natural Eye Program – April 18-20. 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.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19 Lecture – 4pm. UFO’s, Orbs, and Other Paranormal Sightings. With Betty Harbison, MUFON investigator.

Share your experiences. Love donation. Call to register.

Fairy Dust Crystals & Such, 11781 SE Hwy 441, Belleview. 352-693-4592. FairyDustCrystals.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 with pot luck dish. Crones’ Cradle Conserve Foundation, 6411 NE 217th Pl,

FRIDAY, APRIL 21 Workshop – 1-4pm. Discovering Oneself Through Imagery: Creating Life Directing Collages. With Nancy Nelson. Discover aspects about oneself through the process of creative art pieces. Make pictures that can help heal or direct our bodies, minds and spirits, as well as enliven our lives. Whether your issue is a life-threatening disease, chronic illness or pain, grief, depression, or changes in life, imagery is the window into your inner world. No artistic ability required. Love offering. Please bring scissors and any old magazines. Call to register. Unity Spiritual Center, 509 County Rd 468, Fruitland Park. 352-454-3120. UnitySpiritualCenterFL.org.

SATURDAY, APRIL 22 Earth Day 2017 – EarthDay.org.

Mini-Health Fair – 10am-2pm. Learn about acupuncture, essential oils, supplements, holistic healthcare coaching, massage and hydroponic gardening.

Complimentary consultations and treatments for Class 4 Laser Therapy. Plus, meet personal trainer Noel Hart. Food, fun, door prizes and giveaways. Dr. Jack’s Chiropractic, 105 NE 1st Ave, High Springs.

386-454-4055. DrJacksChiropractic.com.

Car Show – 10am-3pm. Hot Cars and Cool Cats Spring Car Show to benefit Endangered Animal Rescue Society in Citra. Auction, vendors, music, and great food. All cars, trucks, motorcycles welcome for $10 entry. Spectators free. Location: 2250 NE 70th St (Hwy 326,) Ocala. 352-266-2859. earsinc.net.

Gala and Festival – 10am-3pm. Natural Foods Gala & Sustainability Festival. Natural and organic food samples, vendors, silent auction and raffle, live music, garden tours. $2/admission, $2 each/food sample

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Conservation Coordinator for the City of Ocala Water Resources Department will do a presentation on the planned City of Ocala Wetland Groundwater Recharge Park. Visitors are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy the library’s native wildflower garden. Free and open to the public. Belleview Public Library, 13145 SE County Hwy 484, Belleview.

MarionBigScrub.fnpschapters.org.

TUESDAY, APRIL 25 ticket. Crones’ Cradle Conserve, 6411 NE 217th Pl, Citra. 352-595-3777. CronesCradleConserve.org.

Lecture – 11am. There is No Such Thing as Incurable. With Matjaz Lesjak, MD. Find out about healing on the Spiritual Path. This lecture is part of an international series of lectures in over 120 countries. Free, donations appreciated. Location: Marion County Public Library Headquarters, 2720 E. Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala. Info: 561-342-1783. lecture. florida@gmx.net. Bruno-Groening.org/English.

Workshop – 2-4pm. Creating a Strong Foundation – the Magic of Crystal Grids. With Sharron Britton. Participants will receive a free travel grid. $20. Call to register.

High Springs Emporium, 19765 NW US Hwy 441, High Springs. 386-454-8657. HighSpringEmporium.net.

Gala – 6:30-11pm. Florida Museum’s 100th Anniversary Gala. Dinner, live entertainment and dancing. $250. Florida Museum of Natural History, 3215 Hull Road, Gainesville. flmnh.ufl.edu.

Lecture – 7pm. There is No Such Thing as Incurable. With Matjaz Lesjak, MD. Find out about healing on the Spiritual Path. This lecture is part of an international series of lectures in over 120 countries. Free, donations appreciated. Location: Unity of Gainesville, 8801 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville. Info: 561-342-1783. lecture.florida@gmx. net. Bruno-Groening.org/English.

MONDAY, APRIL 24 Monthly Meeting – 6pm. Big Scrub Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society. Rachel Slocumb,

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.

SATURDAY, APRIL 29 Class – April 29-30. 9am-6pm. Introduction to Thai Massage. With Ariela Grodner of Bodhi Sangha School of Thai Massage. Level 1 provides the necessary foundation for future techniques to be based upon, but also can serve as a stand-alone practice as students will learn complete form. $300. Location: Florida School of Massage, 6421 SW 13th St, Gainesville. BodhiSangha.com.

Psychic Readings – noon-5:30pm. With Many Deer.

Your choice of tarot, I Ching or palm reading. $35/ half hour, $60/hour. Call to register. High Springs Emporium, 19765 NW US Hwy 441, High Springs.

386-454-8657. HighSpringEmporium.net.

plan ahead SUNDAY, MAY 21 Awards – 5:30-9pm. First Annual Forage Local Food Awards. Celebrating those that have demonstrated a deep commitment to our local food system – a tribute to Faith Carr and Jordan Brown.

This fundraiser benefits the programs of Forage. $75 includes a four-course southern-inspired meal

by Fables Catering & Such and craft beer pairings.

Location: First Magnitude Brewing Company, 1220 SE Veitch St, Gainesville. Info: ForageFarm.org.

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ongoingevents NOTE: All calendar events must be submitted via our website by the 10th of the month and must adhere to our guidelines. Visit GoNaturalAwakenings.com for guidelines and to submit entries.

sunday

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.

Sunday Spiritual Service – 10am. Unity of Ocala, 101 Cedar Rd, Ocala. 352­-687-­2 113. mail@UnityOcala.org. UnityOcala.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.

Brewery Yoga at First Magnitude – 1-2pm Bring your own mat for yoga in the warehouse. All experience levels. Suggested donation $5. First Magnitude Brewing Co., 1220 SE Veitch, Gainesville.

352-727-4677.

monday Laser Therapy Awareness Days – By appointment. Mondays in April. 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.

Course in Miracles – 9am. Unity Spiritual Center, 509 County Rd, Fruitland Park. 352­-454-­3120.

UnitySpiritualCenterFL.org.

tuesday Course in Miracles – 9:30am. Unity Spiritual Center, 509 County Rd, Fruitland Park. 352-­454-­3120.

UnitySpiritualCenterFL.org.

Technology Help Center – 2-4pm. Free. Belleview Public Library, 13145 SE Hwy 484, Belleview.

352-438-2500.

Crystal Bowl Meditation – 7pm. 2nd and 4th 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. Qualifying Participants with hearing loss will receive a free Personal TV

Leesburg Saturday Morning Market – 8am-1pm.

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.

The Sunday Village Market – 9am-2pm. Superb quality local produce, eclectic food, handmade crafts with ample parking. Location: Evans Park, 100 N Donnelly St, Mount Dora. MountDoraMarket.com.

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.

saturday

listening device. 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.

WallaceFitness.com.

Farmstead Saturdays – 9am­3pm. 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.

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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.

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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.

Please call ahead to confirm dates and times.

Union Street Farmers Market – 4-7pm. Rain or shine, 52 weeks of the year. Local produce, musicians and artisans. Location: corner of SW 1st Ave and SW 1st St, Downtown Gainesville.

UnionStreetFarmersmkt.com.

thursday A Course in Miracles – 4pm. Discussion Group.

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

Mail@UnityOfOcala.org. UnityOcala.org.

friday Hearing Screenings – 8am-5pm. With Dr. David Ditchfield. By appointment. Qualifying Participants with hearing loss will receive a free Personal TV listening device. Free. Natural Medicine Physicians, 11115 SW 93rd Ct. Rd, Ocala. 352­291­9459.

LemireClinic.com.

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.

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society if we destroy the environment. ~Margaret Mead

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AUDIOLOGY

CHINESE MEDICINE

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 TriCounty Hearing Aid Inc. and has joined the audiology department of the Natural Medicine Physicians, formally Lemire Clinic. His practice has fit thousands with hearing instru-mentation and has been appointed exclusive area dispenser for Nuear products with the renowned Starkey engineering.

By appointment. See ad, page 2.

BIOLOGIC DENTISTRY CORNELIUS A. LINK, DDS

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 27.

CHIROPRACTOR DR. JACK’S CHIROPRACTIC CARE

1140 SE 18th Pl, Ocala 352-620-0093

Dr. Link stresses a biologic balance in the mouth as part of total body health. Dr. Link announces the return to his former office in the Southwood Medical Center to practice as an associate of Dr. Astrid Sand, DDS and Dr. Manuel De Leon, DDS. The office is refurbished with the newest and latest dental digital technology, prompting the motto “Modern Dentistry the Old-Fashioned Way: We do it all with empathy, care and integrity.”

BODY WORK 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 18.

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 10.

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

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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Natural Medicine Physicians 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala 352-291-9459 LemireClinic.com Elba Lopez is back! Elba has been providing healing and wellness services for the Heart of Florida for over 20 years. Equipped with the knowledge and tools to cleanse, purify, heal and rejuvenate body and mind. She is devoted to create ultimate health and wellbeing for the mind, body and spirit. By appointment. See ad, page 2.

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

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 9.

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 8.

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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 21.

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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 6.

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 13.

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 9.

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