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ore plants, less Uber Eats.” In a nutshell, that is the advice our doctor gave to my husband and me. Having our kids back home during the last couple of years made meal planning more challenging and with everyone eating on different schedules, getting food delivered was an easy solution. But now that the nest is empty (again), we are eating at home and incorporating more salads at lunchtime. The trick for us is having easy-to-prep options stocked and ready to go.

“For people that aren’t ready to experiment with plant-based cooking themselves, vegan and vegetarian meal-delivery services are popping up,” says Carrie Jackson in our feature article Plant-Based Foods Go Mainstream [page 18]. I’m all for making meal-time quick and easy. We use a meal delivery service that specializes in organic meals making meal planning a breeze. The service even offers healthy ready-made options, but there are still meals to be made at home. In the article Easing into a Vegan Lifestyle, Priyanka Naik, a self-taught Indian vegan chef and cookbook author, advises to gradually start a plant-based diet with one meat-free day per week and then increase. This is a great idea to ease into the paradigm shift.

We’ve replaced many dairy products over the years with alternatives and I now prefer oat-milk creamer. “With alternatives such as oat, almond and even potato milk touting sustainable credentials, as well as a creamy texture, plant-based dairy is having a surge,” shares Jackson.

This issue is packed with inspiration for healthy eating. See how buying local can boost health in The Bounty of Farmers Markets [page 26] and discover local markets in our online Farmer’s Market Guide at myNaturalAwakenings.com/FarmersMarkets. Find help for pediatric eating disorders in Beyond Picky Eating [page 28]. Explore how to shop for the healthiest pet food in Beyond Kibble [page 30] and enjoy tips to reset and find balance in Burnout Recovery [page 32]. I hope this issue inspires your healthy eating imagination.

Here’s to easy healthy meals!

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Contents

15 BOARD CERTIFICATION FOR DOCTORS

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What Does It Really Mean?

18 PLANT-BASED FOODS GO MAINSTREAM

Healthy Eating Gets Easier with Innovations

22 EASING INTO A VEGAN LIFESTYLE

Clever Meat Substitutes that Please the Palate

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26 THE BOUNTY OF FARMERS MARKETS

Buying Local Boosts Health, the Economy and the Planet

28 BEYOND PICKY EATING

Help for Pediatric Eating Disorders

30 BEYOND KIBBLE

How to Shop for the Healthiest Pet Food

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32 BURNOUT RECOVERY

Ways to Reset and Find Balance

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Dr. Anderson Offers Acupuncture Services in Rockledge

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r. Theresa Anderson, Acupuncture Physician, and healer for over 15 years, is offering acupuncture and oriental medicine modalities such as cupping and moxibustion.

“The beauty of acupuncture is that we can immediately address your symptoms and treat the root cause simultaneously,” says Dr. Anderson. “These days I find people need relaxation and detoxification, even more-so than diet and exercise as a result of living in the current stressful societal situation and with the increased toxicity in our world.”

To further address the needs of her patients she is currently studying Functional Medicine which uses laboratory testing to provide a natural and curative approach to health with supplements, lifestyle changes and other modalities. “I find using ancient techniques and modern practical science to bring healing into what is curative and relevant today is very powerful,” shares Dr. Anderson.

Dr. Anderson is licensed and insured and Nationally Board Certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). In addition, she has owned a health food store, taught yoga and tai-chi, and is a master at helping people relax and calm their mind through meditation.

Theresa Anderson, AP, DNCCAOM, is contracted with the V.A. to provide acupuncture to Veterans. For Veterans who are suffering, please call 321-8021046 for more information. She is located at Brevard Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine, 1978 US 1 #107, Rockledge.

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JC Jones Now Offering Hypnosis for Infinite Transformation

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C Jones is pleased to offer 5-PATH (5 Phase Advanced Transformational Hypnosis) to help her clients utilize all the potential they were born with.

“5-PATH is unlike any other hypnosis. It is a multidimensional system for uncovering root causes quickly, dissolving and releasing blocks that hold you back from reaching your true potential, then sealing them away and replacing them with new knowledge and skills to continue improving beyond the hypnosis sessions,” says Jones. “That’s real empowerment for lasting change!”

Jones is a Melbourne Beach native and has been a student and practitioner of the healing arts for over 30 years. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Religious Education. She has training in Clinical Hypnosis from the National Association of Transpersonal Hypnotherapy (NATH), is an advanced certified Master Hypnotist in 5-PATH, and a certified 7th Path Self-Hypnosis teacher.

Her mission is to help her clients when everything else they’ve tried has failed.

Her areas of practice include confidence and self-esteem, emotional pain, health issues, weight loss, relationship and sexual issues, anger resolution, business and sales success, writer’s block, worries and sadness, fears and apprehensions, children, passing tests, stop smoking and other issues.

JC Jones Hypnosis is located in Palm Bay. For more information, call 321-775-5797 or visit JCJonesHypnosis.com.

Space Coast Thermography Celebrates 5th Year of Helping Women in Brevard County

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risten Barry, Ph.D., CTT has been providing individuals in Brevard County with Radiation-Free and Compression-Free, Non-Invasive Thermal Imaging for five years. Medical thermal imaging is FDA approved as an adjunct screening tool for the detection of breast cancer and other uses such as: peripheral vascular disease, neuromusculoskeletal disorders, thyroid gland abnormalities, metabolic and inflammatory conditions, dental pathologies, and various other inflammatory conditions.

Dr. Barry utilizes the highest resolution camera system on the market, follows very strict protocols when imaging, has a board-certified Medical Doctor read the images and provides each patient with a report, images (in color and black and white), and other educational materials.

She works with women to help obtain grant funding for breast screenings and recommends other providers in the county if needed for follow-up. “If you have implants, have dense breast tissue, have fibrocystic breast disease, or want to avoid radiation and compression, then breast thermography is what you should consider,” says Barry.

Space Coast Thermography is located at 7125 Turner Rd, Suite 101 in Rockledge (off Suntree Blvd). Online booking available. For more information, call 321-574-9014 or visit SpaceCoastThermography.com.

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Yoga Nidra Training at Aquarian Dreams in Indialantic

Mother’s Day Luncheon and Expo in Melbourne

quarian Dreams is pleased to host Yoga Nidra Training led by Karen Hedley, MFA, Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200) and Maria Banas, Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT200) and Reiki Master on March 11-13 and March 19-20.

“Immerse yourself in two weekends of profound rest,” says Hedley.

“Rejuvenate yourself while learning how to teach others the transformational power of Guided Rest Yoga Nidra.” Yoga Nidra, also called yogic sleep, can assist with trauma, PTSD, depression, and anxiety by using traumainformed strategies. This training is open to the general public and ideal for yoga instructors, therapists, parents, teachers, and health care professionals.

In this 30-hour training, participants will experience the transformational power of Guided Rest Yoga Nidra and explore moving through the five layers of being (the 5 koshas) – the physical, energetic, mental, wisdom or witness, and bliss levels of being. Students will learn how to lead a class, workshop, or conduct 1:1 sessions and discover how to create a safe, nurturing Yoga Nidra cocoon and how to fill that cocoon with healing, high frequency energy.

uncan Bowen, PhD, of Atlantean Healing Arts is pleased to present a Mother’s Day Luncheon and Expo to be held on Sunday, May 8 in Melbourne.

Ladies, mothers, and goddesses are invited to enjoy a luncheon and talk presentation from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Presentations by Dr. Bowen and Louise Peters, PsyD will explore how to empower the current mother within and tap into inner strength and power.

The expo will run concurrently, open to all from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and boast more than 20 vendors. Visitors can explore jewelry, gemstones, handcrafted gifts and enjoy readings and healings.

“Mark your calendar for this special Mother’s Day event celebrating women,” says Dr. Bowen. “It will be a fun day to pamper yourself, enjoy shopping, healings and readings and explore the goddess within.”

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Location: Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave (Hwy A1A), Indialantic.

30 Yoga Alliance CEUs available. Cost: $499 includes certificate, manual, 2 beanbags, and therapeutic grade essential oil. To register, sign up online at AquarianDreams.com/special-events or call 321-729-9495. See ad, page 3.

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Location: Hilton Hotel, 200 Rialto Place, Melbourne.

Tickets: $55 includes the luncheon, presentation, and expo. $15 for expo only. Purchase tickets at Eventbrite.com. For more information, call 321-543-8882. See ad, page 37.

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r. Pichardo-Johansson, owner of Joyfully Successful Coaching, is a retired Hematologist-Oncologist, Life Coach and bestselling author.

After fifteen years practicing oncology, and after becoming a cancer survivor herself, she decided she no longer wanted to make a living fighting death. Instead, she now helps people to fully enjoy life. Dr. Pichardo-Johansson applies decades of experience when assisting professionals in finding authentic joy and inner harmony. She is also skilled in helping clients to reinvent themselves after lifeshaking events.

“Whether your goal is reinventing your career, attracting love or simply becoming a better version of yourself, I have dozens of tools and strategies to offer you,” says Dr. Pichardo-Johansson.

“I can help you clarify what you want, design a life based on your true values and passions, and find the motivation and confidence you need for lasting results.”

Dr. Pichardo-Johansson specializes in love and life passion. The topic of love includes self-love, rekindling romantic relationships, divorce and heartbreak recovery, dating and finding love, improved communication and boundaries. Life passion is comprised of finding life purpose, career re-invention, empty-nesting and aging joyfully.

For a complimentary introductory session, call or text Diely Pichardo-Johansson, MD, and Life Coach at 321-872-7188, or email JoyfullySuccessfulCoaching@gmail.com. For more information, visit JoyfullySuccessful.com.

Serene Harbor Celebrates 30th Anniversary

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ince 1992, Serene Harbor has served all individuals impacted by domestic violence in our community. What started as a 16-bed emergency shelter has turned into a 20-bed certified domestic violence center, with emergency shelter, 24/7 confidential hotline, injunction for protection services, relocation assistance, counseling, education, financial empowerment, and more.

“I am so very proud of where we are today,” says President and CEO Beverly DeMeyer. “We have expanded our outreach services, enhanced programs, and added services to ensure we provide everything our survivors need to live a life free of abuse.

Through labor and dedication to the community, Serene Harbor has provided over 4400 nights of safe shelter to survivors, 2300 hours of counseling, and over 3100 safety plans completed just for 2020-2021. “These achievements are made possible with a dedicated Board of Directors, knowledgeable and compassionate staff, committed community partners, and kind and generous supporters,” shares DeMeyer. “We thank the community for all the support. I look forward to many more years advocating for our survivors, educating our community, and empowering our survivors to live a life free of abuse.’”

Serene Harbor remains committed to helping all individuals impacted by domestic violence to succeed and to continue growing and healing from their experiences for many years to come.

For assistance, please call the 24/7 hotline at 321-726-8282. For further information about Serene Harbor visit SereneHarbor.org.

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Holistic Healing Practitioner Located in Rockledge

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eather Leah Boreske, owner of Nurturing Sol Healing Arts, offers a variety of healing modalities including assisted lymphatic drainage, Mayan abdominal massage, craniosacral therapy, reiki, and many others. She believes in offering very practical and grounded ways of supporting others on their path to embodied wellness, while also addressing the more mystical components of illness through spiritual and emotional healing.

Over the past two decades, Boreske has expanded her knowledge of the human body, the role the mind and emotions play in physical illness, and the healing of the spirit. “All modalities complement each other and are imperative to overall health and wellbeing,” explains Boreske.

“By nourishing the nervous and digestive systems and keeping the lymphatic system clear and functioning properly, we are enhancing immune function and the body’s ability to heal on deeper levels.”

She is a natural healer who holds a degree in Contemplative Psychology with a focus in Somatic Therapy from Naropa University. She has been a Licensed Massage Therapist for over 22 years and holds multiple certifications in specialized massage and healing modalities. Boreske has also had the honor of learning cross-cultural forms of energy healing and Shamanism since 2008 and has been a certified Yoga Instructor since 2006.

Heather Leah Boreske, BA, LMT is located at Nurturing Sol Healing Arts, 5595 Schenck Ave., Suite 8, Rockledge. For more information, call 941-248-9127 or visit NurturingSol.com. (MA 90143)

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Alma Duo Treatments for Men and Women Available in Stuart

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eborah DeMarta, MD, is pleased to offer Alma Duo sexual enhancement treatments for men and women. The Alma Duo device was launched to restore proper function and treat Erectile Dysfunction (ED) in men. A new treatment protocol using low-intensity extracorporeal shock wave therapy (LI-ESWT) stimulates blood flow and helps improve moisture production, increase desire, pleasure and orgasmic function, and may even improve incontinence in both men and women.

“When men and women struggle with intimacy, the lack of proper function can play a significant role and have wideranging effects. It can negatively affect stress levels, physical health, and strain intimate relationships,” says Dr. DeMarta.

“The Alma Duo can help by increasing pleasure, comfort and overall interest.”

First introduced for kidney stone fragmentation in the 1970s, LI-ESWT has since evolved to successfully address additional medical concerns in orthopedics, for its anti-inflammatory benefits, and in cardiology to promote angiogenesis, the formation of blood vessels. “This patented shock wave therapy causes mechanical stress to the treatment site, triggering a cascade of wound healing responses that stimulate blood flow, restore function and support intimacy,” explains Dr. DeMarta. “Alma Duo is a quick, painless in-office treatment that requires no topical anesthetic and no downtime.”

Deborah DeMarta, MD, FACS, FAARFM is a board-certified General, Aesthetic and Colorectal Surgeon who specializes in Integrative, Functional, Anti-Aging and Aesthetic Medicine. The Institute of Health & Wellness, 218 Atlanta Avenue, Stuart.

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Fort Pierce “A Course in Miracles” Study Group Welcomes Newcomers

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he A Course in Miracles study group meeting weekly at Unity of Fort Pierce extends a cordial invitation to long-time students as well as newcomers who are curious to know what “the Course” is all about. While the course can be a self-study program, thousands of groups find value in meeting to study together and share learnings and insights.

Spiritual rather than religious in its perspective, the Course is ecumenical in its approach, although it uses Christian terminology to teach a universal message. “The aim of the Course is a peaceful mind. Under the guidance of our inner teacher, we gradually find ourselves shifting away from our ego perspective,” says Sue Quate. “The Course offers new ways of looking at situations that are more loving, setting us free from our grievances and limiting beliefs. It all begins when we are willing and able to see things differently.”

The meetings are held in a discussion-based format and newcomers are welcome at any time. “The insights gained from fellow students are priceless as we help each other understand and apply the spiritual principles in our daily lives,” says Quate.

A Course in Miracles study group meets in person each Monday from 7 to 8:15 p.m. at Unity of Fort Pierce, 3414 Sunrise Blvd, Fort Pierce. See ad, page 41.

Local Free Clinic Provides World-Class Care

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olunteers in Medicine (VIM) Clinic is a free medical clinic located in Stuart. Since 1995 the clinic has been providing high quality healthcare to Martin County residents who do not have insurance or the ability to pay for care.

“VIM Clinic’s patients are the fabric of the community like the people who serve our coffee, take care of our children and elderly, deliver our groceries, and mow our lawns,” says Mary Fields, Executive Director.

The Clinic has a small staff, but it is supported by hundreds of local volunteer medical professionals. Some volunteers treat VIM patients at the clinic, while others see patients at their own practice. “The volunteers are some of the finest providers in the industry, with many recognized globally in their specialties,” explains Fields. “Beyond fantastic healthcare, patients also receive assistance with mental health counseling, medications, and support to obtain other needs like housing, food, and employment.”

Patients do not need to be sick or have any health issues, VIM Clinic also encourages eligible adults to sign up for free preventive care.

Adults residing in Martin County that are struggling to pay for health care can visit VIMClinic.net or call 772-463-4128 to learn about becoming a patient.

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Spring Equinox Psychic Fair at Scented Dragon

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cented Dragon is hosting its annual Spring Equinox Psychic Fair, Saturday, March 19 at its Port St. Lucie store. “Many of the Treasure Coasts’ favorite psychic readers and mediums will be here for private readings all day long,” says owner, Maria Torres.

Having hosted psychic fairs on the Treasure Coast for the past 6 years, Scented Dragon’s fairs are a seasonal favorite and scheduled around nature’s transitional shifts. “We do our best to schedule our fairs during the planet’s seasonal changes, giving those seeking adjustments in their lives the most naturally auspicious period of time to start their new directions. The Spring Equinox symbolizes the time of year when those who have been visualizing positive change in their lives are able to manifest these improvements more easily.”

Scented Dragon has stores in Ft. Pierce, Port St. Lucie, and Jensen Beach and all stores are offering a special sales day on St. Patrick’s Day, Thursday, March 17.

Call 772-877-2102 to book a specific reader and time or just stop by. Fair is March 19, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., 6993 Hancock Drive (just off US1). ScentedDragon.com. See ad, page 31.

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Thermography Services Available in Vero Beach

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hermography of Brevard is partnering with Vero Walk-In Chiropractic and Wellness Center in Vero Beach. “We are excited to be not only providing monthly thermography services here, but Dr. Tom Harmody will be available for consultation to review reports as needed,” say Katie Ainsley, owner and Certified Clinical Thermographer.

Thermography is a non-invasive, radiation-free, pain-free breast screening that can detect breast cancer cells 8 to 10 years before those cells would form a tumor that a mammogram could detect.

Thermography shows the physiological and vascular changes in the breast tissue and gives you time to stop and reverse the development of breast cancer. A full-body thermography scan can be used to detect dysfunction with the thyroid, carotid arteries, colon, adrenal system, bowels, unexplained pain, skin cancer, arthritis inflammation, lymph congestion and more.

Thermography of Brevard also has locations in Melbourne and Merritt Island. Vero Walk-In Chiropractic and Wellness Center is located at 3375 20th Street, Suite 110, Vero Beach. To schedule an appointment, call 321-312-0363. ThermographyOfBrevard.com.

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There’s good news for coffee and tea drinkers in recent research: consuming two to three cups a day of each beverage has been found to significantly lower the risk of stroke by 32 percent and of dementia by 28 percent compared to abstainers. Researchers from Tianjin Medical University, in China, analyzed a databank of 365,682 UK residents between 50 and 74 years of age that reported their coffee and tea consumption over 11 years and found that drinking both beverages in the course of a day correlates with a lower risk of stroke and dementia compared to drinking either one exclusively. Also, drinking three to six cups of coffee alone or in combination with tea was associated with a lower risk of post-stroke dementia. “Coffee and tea are distinct beverages with both overlapping and different contents. One potential mechanism may be related to the combined protective role of the different antioxidants and other biological contents in these two beverages,” the study concluded.

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Depression relief may be as close as the vinegar bottle on the kitchen shelf, according to a new study from Arizona State University involving 25 healthy college students divided into two groups. Fourteen drank two tablespoons of Bragg’s apple cider vinegar diluted in one cup of water twice daily with meals, while 11 students consumed a vinegar tablet that contained 1/100 as much vinegar twice daily. After four weeks, using psychological tests and urine samples, the researchers found a 20 to 34 percent reduction in self-reported depression scores from the test group compared to slight increases in depression in the control group. Several metabolic alterations were found consistent with improved mood, including enzymatic dysfunction in the hexosamine pathway, as well as significant increases in glycine, serine and threonine metabolism. “With over 40 percent of college students self-reporting moderate-to-severe depression—a 77 percent increase over the past decade­­— simple and safe strategies that effectively reduce depression in this population are urgently needed,” the authors write.

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hen choosing a new physician, people consider various factors such as experience, specialization, location, or recommendations from friends or online testimonials. Another attribute to consider is if the chosen provider is board-certified.

Medical Doctors (MD) and Doctors of Osteopathy (DO) are granted a medical license after completing medical school, an internship, and a residency in their chosen field as well as any extra educational requirements. Licensed doctors are legally required to obtain a valid state medical license to practice medicine in the US. While being licensed is required, becoming board-certified is not mandatory to begin a career in medicine. Board certification is an added credential that demonstrates the doctor has achieved the highest level of expertise and competency in a specific area of specialty. Some physicians even obtain multiple certifications.

To be considered for boardcertification within a specialty, the candidate must have a valid state medical license, clear all background checks and complete extensive specialty training which includes documenting patient cases in their area of specialization and a 3-to-12-year internship and residency training program.

Board Certification (ABAARM) is awarded to MDs and DOs who complete thorough written and oral exams and submit the required documents (case studies, diploma, license, etc.). Additionally, the physician will need to re-certify every 10 years.

Diplomate Certification (ABAAHP) is awarded to allied health practitioners (Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Doctor of Pharmacy, etc.) who complete the written exam and submit the required documents (diploma, license, etc.). The oral exam is not required for allied health professionals.

Integrative Functional Medicine is an emerging field of medicine where individualized research on a patient leads to finding root causes of disease and seeks to understand the individual from a whole-body perspective. To be accepted into one of the two training programs in the US for Integrative Functional Medicine, medical doctors must be board-certified in another specialty such as Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, Anesthesiology, Family Practice, etc. On an average it takes a doctor 2-5 years to complete the integrative functional medical training.

When choosing a provider, do your research and ask questions.

Find out how many patients the doctor has treated for the illness or disease being addressed. Does the doctor stay current with research?

For a difficult case, ask if the doctor networks by reaching out to national colleagues to gather more research information. These questions will help you make an informed decision.

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Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) Now Labeled as Bioengineered (BE)

As part of a process begun in 2018, the U.S. Department of Agriculture labeling rule for food products altered at the genetic level was finalized and implemented on January 1 to uphold the integrity of labeling claims and increase marketplace transparency. Bioengineered food is defined as containing detectable genetic material modified by in vitro recombinant deoxyribonucleic acid techniques that could not have been modified through conventional breeding or found in nature.

Crops include alfalfa, apples, canola, corn, cotton, eggplant, papaya, pineapple, potato, salmon, soybean, squash and sugar beets, and will be updated annually. The rule also applies to food products regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration under the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. Food labels must disclose that the food is bioengineered or contains a bioengineered food ingredient. Exemptions include small food manufacturers with annual sales of less than $2.5 million; food served in restaurants, delicatessens, food trucks, trains and airplanes; and products that contain an unavoidable or accidental presence of a bioengineered substance of up to 5 percent per each ingredient in the final product. Activist groups agree that extensive consumer education is required to avoid confusion.

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Co-author ecologist Jonathan Moore says, “This showcases how climate change is fundamentally transforming ecosystems; what is now under ice is becoming a brand-new river.” The team looked for glaciers situated at the headwaters of rivers that had the potential to carve out new streams as they melt. The qualifying streams would connect to the ocean, where salmon spend most of their lives, but without steep inclines. The models showed that some new streams could yield increases as high as 27 percent in salmon-accessible habitats.

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lant-based eating has seen an explosion in the past few years as consumers become increasingly aware of how their food choices impact their health and the environment and align with their ethics. According to market research firm SPINS, plant-based eating is now a $7 billion market in the U.S., with $1.4 billion represented by plant-based meat. Consumers can now expect to see veggie burgers at the ballpark, vegan dairy at the cafe, tuna substitutes in every grocery store and a plant-based entrée at Michelin-starred restaurants.

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2018 Nielsen report. While a plant-based diet supplies essential nutrients and reduces the risk for some cancers, consumers now rank the health of the planet as their number one concern, overtaking personal health, which has been the top priority in recent years, according to market researcher Innova Market Insights. Such an eating regimen can lead to a more sustainable use of resources, combat climate change and help preserve biodiversity.

According to a University of Illinois study published in the journal Nature Food, animal agriculture is responsible for 57 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions from food production, which accounts for 35 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions.

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Plant-Based Companies Align with Values Elysabeth Alfano, the founder of Plant Powered Consulting, sees a plant-based diet becoming a lifestyle as consumers demand a broader range of options. “It’s becoming increasingly normal to find plant-based foods and meat alternatives in every grocery store. Oat yogurt, seafood alternatives and vegan honey are now mainstream. People are seeing how inefficient and harmful meat production is and are making the connection between saving the environment and their lifestyle choices,” she says.

Alfano is also the co-founder and CEO of VegTech Invest, an investment management firm that is the first global exchange-traded fund of plant-based companies; it launched January 4 on the New York Stock Exchange, comprising 37 publicly traded companies actively innovating with plants and plant-derived ingredients, and producing products that are animal-free. “We believe that today’s investors want a more resource-efficient, climate-friendly and cruelty-free food and materials supply system, and want to invest their dollars in the same,” says Alfano.

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Dairy and Seafood Alternatives Abound In the grocery store, it’s never been easier to shop for plant-based options. Companies are getting creative and optimizing products that stand on their own merits, instead of just mimicking meat, fish and dairy. With alternatives such as oat, almond and even potato milk touting sustainable credentials, as well as a creamy texture, plant-based dairy is having a surge.

Sales in the plant-based seafood sector grew 23 percent from 2019 to 2020 according to market data from The Good Food Institute. Nestlé recently launched Vuna, a vegan tuna alternative made of pea protein, wheat gluten, rapeseed oil, salt and a flavor blend, and other companies are jumping on board as consumers are becoming more aware of the seafood industry’s environmental problems, particularly overfishing. While a handful are specializing in proteins

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Mushrooms Become a Plant-Based Superfood Mushrooms are having a heyday due to their versatility, and companies are harnessing them as a source of fiber, protein and antioxidants. Meati.com is a Boulder-based startup that uses mycelium, the root structure of mushrooms, to create a whole-cut product that offers the protein of animal meat with the nutrients of fungi. “We believe that systemic change can start with people replacing animal meat even a couple of times a week. Eating Meati chicken or steak shouldn’t feel like a huge departure from animal products, and the nutrition offered is superior to any food out there,” says Christina Ra, vice president of marketing and communications. “People can enjoy eating Meati and feel great about how they’re nourishing their bodies.”

With $50 million in recent venture capital funding, the company is building an 80,000-square-foot production facility and plans to start selling its substitute chicken and beef in national markets later this year.

Meati has drawn on ancient, natural processes to grow clean, sustainable sources of nutrition. “Mycelium is an infinite, self-replenishing food source. Made from a closedloop system, Meati uses less than 1 percent of the water and land needed for animal meat production,” says Ra. The company grows and harvests the mycelium indoors in stainless steel fermentation tanks using only water, sugar and nutrients. Unlike the animal agriculture industry, no antibiotics, growth hormones or pesticides are used.

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Vegan Coaching and Delivery Make It Easy

For people that aren’t ready to experiment with plant-based cooking themselves, vegan and vegetarian meal-delivery services are popping up. One such program is Plantable.com, founded by Nadja Pinnavaia and designed to give clients the tools to transition into a plantbased lifestyle. Customers sign up online for either a seven- or 28-day program that includes daily shipped meals, one-on-one counseling through phone calls and texts, and lifestyle recommendations to form new habits. “Our goal is to make plantbased eating so tasty and effortless that it becomes a way of life,” Pinnavaia explains.

She says the idea behind Plantable, which is based in New York, but will ship anywhere in the country, is to make plantbased eating less of a barrier for people.

“Most of our clients are either looking to kickstart a new lifestyle and don’t know how to begin, or they are busy and want the ease of prepared meals made from scratch with real, clean ingredients. Our menu is a whole-food, plant-based way of eating that is filled with fiber and packed with nutrients. We focus on legumes, tofu and nuts as sources of protein,” she says.

Pinnavaia, who holds a Ph.D. in quantum chemistry, became interested in food and nutrition after having too many family members diagnosed with cancers. Since launching Plantable in 2016, she has observed more clients coming in on their doctor’s recommendation. “We’re seeing a shift towards more consumer-driven health care, where doctors are understanding that meal planning and nutrition are critical to overall health. The community in general is also taking more ownership of their own health and gaining more knowledge of the benefits of a plant-based diet,” she says.

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For people dining out, there is no shortage of plant-based options, and that goes beyond a salad and fries. Eleven Madison Park, in New York City, is the first vegan fast-food chains are getting on board, with McDonald’s introducing the McPlant burger and KFC debuting a Beyond Chicken made of soy and wheat.

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derived from fermentation and others are developing lab-grown seafood, most are focusing on plant-based products. Due to their fibrous consistency, jackfruit and yam root are ideal fish alternatives for fillets and sticks. Vegan fish stock, as well as plantbased scampi and king prawns, can be found in vegan grocery stores and such online shops as ShopVejii.com and GTFOItsVegan.com.

Through the Garden, a Chicago-based company that consults with restaurants and breweries looking to expand vegan options, has seen an uptick in interest. “Adding a plant-based option or two on the menu can absolutely set some new eyes on a restaurant’s operation. Now this place will show up in searches for ‘restaurants with vegan options’ and appeal to an audience who potentially wouldn’t have eaten there otherwise. Plus, it’s not super-costly on the bottom line,” he explains.

He adds that the availability of meat substitutes on a menu, such as an Impossible Burger, makes it easy for people trying to cut down on their meat intake. “Mainstream substitutes are a little more accessible than something like a bowl of quinoa to someone who is not vegan. This new era of plant-based burgers offers an alternative for those who want to wind down their meat intake, but are unsure how to start,” he says.

Hehl also offers clients recipes and guides for recreating vegan versions of traditional fast food and kitsch menus. Past recipes have included a Vegan Philly Cheesesteak and the Vegan Chorizo Sloppy Joe, for which he offers step-by-step instructions and encourages followers to have fun and experiment with ingredients such as oat milk. “I grew up in a very meat-and-potatoes household and had no knowledge of cooking whatsoever.

As I learned about some of the benefits of a plant-based diet, I decided to embrace it as a challenge to myself,” he says. “My favorite plant-based ingredients to use are garlic powder and smoked paprika! Some people are eating plant-based ingredients without even realizing it.”

Consumers have no shortage of options as plant-based eating and lifestyle choices continue to go mainstream. Companies are meeting the demand with creative, sustainable products and services that are better for the planet, healthier for the body and allow people to align their values with their purchases. As the interest increases, new innovations are likely to explode on the scene and the plant-based followers are ready.

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While packaged, meat-alternative products are ideal for a tasty occasional treat, there’s a whole world of options beyond the freezer aisle for those that want to expand their vegan palates.

Arielle and Brandon Hawthorne, co-owners of Twisted Plants, a popular, plant-based restaurant in the Milwaukee area, make their vegan food approachable by creating plant-based foods that mimic everyday, non-plant-based options. “I think that motivates people to try it because they feel they can still have the same flavor and taste they’re used to, but in a healthier version,” Arielle says. They use items like jackfruit, a species of tree in the fig family, which takes on the taste and consistency of pulled pork when shredded and marinated in sauces or spices.

Going plant-based does not mean going without. Del Sroufe, a vegan chef based in Columbus, Ohio, culinary specialist at the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutritional Studies and author of the Forks Over Knives companion cookbook, recommends that people craft satisfying, plant-based entrées at home by starting with recipes they like, and then looking for plantbased versions of those. “If you like pizza, you can still have pizza. If you like Italian cuisine, there are plenty of Italian recipes,” he says.

Priyanka Naik, a self-taught Indian vegan chef, Food Network champion and author of the new vegan cookbook The Modern Tiffin, advises to gradually start a plant-based diet with one meat-free day per week and then increase. She adds that when eating out, opt for vegetarian or vegan options to be sure a plant-based lifestyle is sustainable outside of the home kitchen.

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The concept of protein at the center of every dinner plate has been ingrained in American culture. Dismantling that perspective opens up a whole new world and encourages thinking about vegetarian and vegan food in a new light, Naik says.

Sroufe adds that we often believe we won’t get enough protein from plant-based foods. “There’s been a lot of science to refute that. The World Health Organization has identified people that exist healthfully on less than 6 percent protein in their diets.”

Fruits, vegetables and grains are often more economical than packaged convenience foods, especially when purchased from local farmers markets. Pasta, rice and beans, which can be purchased in bulk, are budget-friendly. Naik cooks with the objective of putting vegetables at the forefront, using her Indian ancestry and global influences to make veggies the star of the show.

Cauliflower and eggplant can be prepared in “steak” form as a main course or stand in as healthier versions of pub-food appetizers like buffalo chicken wings. For those craving meatier flavors, chickpea flour becomes crumbly when water is added, effecting a good substitute for ground beef. Adding chipotle, cumin and other seasonings emulates taco meat. “Chickpea flour is high in protein and is used in a lot of Indian cuisine,” Naik says.

“You can buy the flour or grind dry chickpeas to make the flour.”

Jackfruit adapts easily to myriad recipe styles. Sroufe notes it can be used in dumplings and tacos. Hawthorne also uses it to make vegan ribs and in beef-style stews.

Don’t toss that banana peel—Naik says using clean, organic banana peels after the flesh has been removed is a zero-waste approach to plant-based eating. Cooks can shred the peel with a fork and sauté it with soy sauce and other spices to mimic pulled meat.

Tofu gets a bad rap, Sroufe says, noting that many people worldwide eat soy products without experiencing digestive issues.

He often uses tofu for a number of presentations. “Silken tofu can be used to make pudding. Crumbled tofu can be substituted for ricotta in lasagna, or you can marinate tofu to make bacon for sandwiches. It’s a good, filling food.”

Sroufe also uses millet as a base for meatloaf, meatballs and sloppy joes. Several mushroom varieties have meaty textures, and when battered and fried, they emulate fried chicken. Hawthorne also uses mushrooms as a meat replacement in Philly cheese steak sandwiches. Seitan, made with a vital wheat gluten base, can be used for meatballs.

By experimenting with an array of vegetables, grains, nuts and seeds to create balanced textures and flavors, even the choosiest omnivores won’t miss the meat.

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This healthier version of buffalo wings is meat-free and baked instead of fried, but full of flavor and spice. It can be eaten plain or, as Sroufe recommends, as a Buffalo Po’ Boy sandwich, served on a whole-grain hoagie or sandwich buns with cabbage and peanut slaw. ½ cup water ¼ cup almond butter ½ cup red hot sauce, plus extra for tossing with the cooked bites ¾ cup whole-wheat pastry flour ¼ cup nutritional yeast 1 ½ Tbsp granulated garlic 1 large-head cauliflower, cut into 1-inch florets (about 6 cups) Preheat the oven to 375° F. Combine everything except the cauliflower in a large bowl.

Mix well. Add the cauliflower florets and toss until thoroughly coated.

Place the coated florets on a nonstick baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Toss with extra red hot sauce if desired.

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ONE-PAN SKILLET EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA Inspired by the Italian restaurants of her Staten Island neighborhood while growing up, Naik has created a vegan version of this Italian favorite.

slices (meat side should be tender and able to pierce with a fork).

Sprinkle with a bit of kosher salt, cover with the lid and cook another 4 to 5 minutes. Eggplant should be very soft, fork tender and cooked, but not falling apart.

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Lower heat slightly and pour in olive oil and Calabrian chili oil. Once hot, add garlic, sautéing until slightly golden. Add the sprig of oregano.

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Pour about 1 Tbsp neutral oil into a medium or large nonstick skillet. Heat over medium-high flame. Meanwhile, score the meat of the eggplant in crosshatches. Do not to cut all the way through the skin.

Place eggplant slices meat side down into the hot skillet and cover with a lid. After 3 to 4 minutes, check the eggplant to be sure it’s turning golden brown; if it looks charred, lower the heat. Cover with lid and continue cooking for another 5 minutes. Flip eggplant

Once super-fragrant, pour in the jar of sauce and a sprig of basil and water. Lower the heat to medium-low. Add sugar, tomato paste, salt, black pepper and chili flakes. Mix until incorporated and smooth.

Once the sauce starts bubbling, add eggplants meat side-up.

Cover the lid and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Put cheese slices on top of the eggplant and close with the lid. While the cheese is melting, toast breadcrumbs in a separate pan. Sprinkle in salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Toast until golden brown and crispy. Turn off heat.

Remove lid from eggplant and once cheese is fully melted, top with breadcrumbs and fresh basil, and remove from heat. Serve with Italian crusty bread.

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Buying Local Boosts Health, the Economy and the Planet

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hroughout the nation, an estimated 8,000 farmers markets offer some of the freshest food available anywhere. Often open on weekend mornings or select weeknights, these nutritional meccas allow local farmers to sell their fruits, vegetables, eggs, meat and dairy directly to consumers, thereby providing an attractive business channel for them. “If you buy direct from a farmer, 97 cents of every dollar goes home with the farmer, whereas if you buy from a traditional grocery store, only 17 cents makes its way back to that farmer,” says Janie Maxwell, executive director of the Illinois Farmers Market Association.

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Dollars spent at farmers markets boost local economies. “When farmers make money, they buy seeds at their local co-op or purchase tools from a nearby hardware store, which infuses economic capital into rural communities,” says Katie Myhre, technology research manager at the Farmers Market MyNaturalAwakenings.com

Coalition. “If we can focus on growing the capacity of our farms within our region and building consumer habits around what we can grow locally, that’s going to help our region become more resilient.”

This type of localized commerce offers environmental benefits, too. Produce from a local source carries a much smaller carbon footprint than one that travelled halfway across the country.

“Farmers markets are uniquely positioned to encourage environmentally responsible farming by providing a solid economic platform to climate-positive farmers that are taking care of land and water quality,” Myhre asserts.

According to a study commissioned by the U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance, 72 percent of consumers know “nothing” or “very little” about farming or ranching.

Farmers markets facilitate ongoing dialogues between growers and consumers, serving as valuable educational sites.

“Getting to know your farmer offers you an opportunity to ask questions directly to the person growing the product and make a choice accordingly, whereas when you go into grocery stores, you’re fed a lot of advertising and greenwash labeling with terms that you don’t understand,” Myhre says, adding, “While many small farmers decide not to go through the costly United States Department of Agriculture organic certification process, their farming practices are often just as clean or even more so, and at a farmers market, consumers are able to look the farmer in the eye and learn about their growing methods.”

Maxwell appreciates the opportunity to make an educated choice. “As a consumer, you have to decide what is your highest value. For me, the most compelling reason to shop at a farmers market is the peak, in-season, quality of the food, the incredible taste and nutrition that you get because it was freshly harvested and didn’t have to be transported over long distances.

The number of people that touch your food is significantly lower at a farmers market, so there’s less opportunity for it

to be mishandled or crosscontaminated. It carries the name of the producer on it. This is their life’s work, and their reputation is on that label. I sense that there’s a real desire to ensure great quality and safety.”

Regularly buying fresh food from a farmers market allows families to get into the habit of eating in season.

“Cooking seasonally allows you the opportunity to capture the incredible flavor profiles of what’s fresh. It has just been picked and tastes incredible— very different from the flavors you get from grocery store products that were produced someplace else, maybe even weeks or months ago,” Maxwell explains.

Myhre concurs: “If we can build our habits, cooking preferences and skills around those seasonal rhythms, that’s a really beautiful benefit. It’s awesome for me to know that these herbs were harvested yesterday. There’s also a wide diversity of products. You’re not going to see 12 varieties of squash at your big-box grocery store. I’m always surprised by what I see, and it’s a really fun experience as somebody who loves food. Taking home really greattasting products that were produced with so much care is a central benefit.”

For many, the farmers market is a community gathering. In addition to local growers, they often include cottage food vendors offering homemade jams and jellies, baked goods, sauces, preserved and pickled items and other delicious foods, as well as arts and crafts vendors and musical entertainment. “The wonderful thing about the farmers market is that it leads with joy,” Myhre says. “It’s fun.

You don’t invite friends to the grocery store, but you might meet your friends for coffee at the farmers market.”

Sandra Yeyati, J.D., is a professional writer and editor. Reach her at SandraYeyati@gmail.com.

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ost kids go through food phases and bouts of fussiness during mealtime, but more serious problems can lurk beneath the surface of such all-too-common behaviors. Eating disorders are often associated with teen and adult females, but children of any gender under 12 can be afflicted with anorexia nervosa, bulimia and other conditions unique to younger kids.

“Eating disorders used to be primarily a college-aged issue; now eating disorders show up in young teens and even children as young as 5 years old,” says Marcia Herrin, a dietitian and nutritional counselor in Lebanon, New Hampshire, and author of Nutrition Counseling in the Treatment of Eating Disorders and co-author of The Parent’s Guide to Eating Disorders.

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family. Current research has broadened the medical definition, allowing earlier diagnosis and prevention, reports the New York City-based National Eating Disorders Association.

More than Body Image While eating disorders are fueled by many factors, each child is an individual, and so any child’s struggles around food will be particular to them. Herrin, the founder of the Dartmouth College Eating Disorders Prevention, Education and Treatment MyNaturalAwakenings.com

program, says, “It is important for parents to know that the main risk factor for developing an eating disorder is genetic. This means some children are genetically at risk and others are not.”

The fires of predisposition can be fueled by “body dissatisfaction, dieting and involvement in activities that favor thinness, such as dance, gymnastics and running,” says Herrin, adding that the disorder defies stereotypes. “Because a child is male or has always been on the heavier side doesn’t mean that child is immune from developing an eating disorder.”

Being repelled by foods with certain colors, tastes, textures or smells and having phobias around vomiting or choking are often catalysts to disorders. “Extreme picky eating that leads to restricting food intake is now considered an eating disorder in its own right, called avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID),” says Herrin. “The main difference between the child restricting food intake because of anorexia nervosa and the child with ARFID is that those with ARFID don’t care about weight or have body image issues.”

For Cassandra Lenza, an eating disorder therapist and the owner of Healing on Hudson, in Hoboken, New Jersey, the lasting imprints of a pervasive “diet culture” cannot be ignored. “The main and persistent risk factor for the development of eating disorders is early dieting,” she says. “Children under 12 who are dieting or exposed to dieting in their environment are more susceptible to the development of eating disorders than children who are not.”

It is imperative, she says, that parents model healthy eating and provide a child with the tools for success.

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A Whole-Child Approach Cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness training and yoga have been shown in studies to help both children and adults to process critical emotions, thoughts and eating patterns. Lenza attests to the effectiveness of holistic, multidisciplined care for reversing the common effects of eating disorders like exhaustion and gastrointestinal, hormonal or cognitive impairment. “We recommend a three-pronged treatment approach for all children which includes working with a therapist who treats eating disorder behavior, a registered dietitian who can help nutritionally and a pediatrician who can monitor the child medically,” she says.

Habits and bonds within the family unit go a long way toward prevention. “Having a family dinner most days of the week substantially reduces the risk of a child developing an eating disorder,” says Herrin. For recovery, she advises, “The most effective treatment for children up to age 19 is family-based treatment (FBT). In FBT, clinicians show parents how to help their child eat enough to restore health. The type of eating that is most effective is good old-fashioned meals with plenty of calories from carbs, fat and protein.”

With observant parents and quality care, children have a brighter future. “The early signs are often subtle,” counsels Herrin. “Trust your intuition.”

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Kids’ Eating Disorders Some common disorders in children 12 and under include: ANOREXIA NERVOSA: Signs and symptoms include weight loss (often dramatic), distorted body image, intense anxiety/fear of weight gain and other behaviors that prevent weight gain.

AVOIDANT/RESTRICTIVE FOOD INTAKE DISORDER (ARFID): Signs and symptoms include extreme pickiness; lack of interest in food without body dissatisfaction; aversion to specific tastes, smells, texture and appearance of foods; avoidance of certain foods/food groups or habitual eating of only a few foods; fear of swallowing; anxiety about getting bellyaches or getting sick; weight loss and/or stunted growth from insufficient nourishment and malnutrition.

PICA: Signs and symptoms include eating non-edible substances such as crayons, paper, grass, rocks, feces, hair, paint chips, cleaning powders or clay; health problems such as constipation or diarrhea, intestinal obstruction or infection, anemia or lead poisoning. It is often seen in children on the autism spectrum that have a history of abuse or neglect, or mental health conditions like schizophrenia, anxiety or obsessivecompulsive disorder. It can also be caused by a zinc deficiency.

SUBTLE WARNING SIGNS FROM CASSANDRA LENZA INCLUDE: n Child discussing dieting, food obsessions or weightcontrol measures; discussing exercise with greater interest, especially if she/he has not discussed exercise or movement before n Social confinement and isolation n Increased body dissatisfaction n Changes on child’s growth chart Other signs: delayed puberty, eating smaller food portions, weight changes, thinning hair, hiding food, digestive problems, downy hair growth on body, severe mood swings or tantrums, excessive movement TIPS FOR PARENTS FROM MARCIA HERRIN INCLUDE: n Avoid labeling food as good or bad. It is better to serve all kinds of foods in moderation. n Avoid talking about dieting, weight or judgments about different body types or sizes. n Never tease a child about their weight or changing body.

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Beyond Kibble How to Shop for the Healthiest Pet Food

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When purchasing kibble, look for brands that are minimally processed and provide vitamins directly from the ingredients; a long list of supplements on an ingredient list means the food has been highly processed.

There has been recent debate within the animal care community as to whether grain-free diets are more helpful or harmful to pets. O’Brien Greenleaf notes the jury is still out on how some grains affect pets or whether grainfree diets are better. “It depends on how contaminated or genetically modified the grains are, and whether grains agree with your pet,” she says. Testing is now available to help determine ingredients to which a pet may be allergic.

She also recommends adding high-quality fish oil to pet’s food to help quell inflammation that can cause skin issues and other disorders.

Smaller Manufacturers Emphasize Quality Control Randi Ross owns the franchise in Campbell, California, for Ben’s Barketplace, a Northern California pet food store chain that specializes in quality foods for dogs and cats. She notes that corporate mergers and acquisitions over the years have put many large pet food brands that are carried at big-box stores into the hands of conglomerates that also produce candy, soap and other non-pet products. This can lead to lack of oversight and quality control issues.

Many smaller, specialty pet food stores carefully screen the brands they carry. They offer products made by smaller companies that produce just pet food and embrace a holistic, farm-to-table philosophy regarding how they source their ingredients and manufacture their foods.

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eople are always striving to improve the quality of life for their pets. For some, this means making homemade dog and cat food or buying meat directly from a local butcher, but not all pet parents have the necessary time, space or finances. While there are better quality kibble and canned pet foods available today than in the past, along with frozen raw and freezedried raw foods, an overwhelming volume of choices can confuse even the savviest consumer.

Cecille O’Brien Greenleaf, a holistic veterinarian in San Jose, California, advises pet parents to use the same criteria they do when shopping for human food—look for the freshest, cleanest ingredients possible, a limited ingredient panel and no chemicals and pesticides.

“Look for human-grade ingredients that offer the most vitality,” she emphasizes. She notes that some larger manufacturers have been caught using the least expensive ingredients they could find, including diseased animals that have been rejected from the human supply chain.

Ingredients on panels are listed by weight from highest to lowest, so the first one listed is the one that weighs the most. It should be pure meat—chicken, beef, venison or fish. Proteins such as chicken liver, organ meat or eggs may follow. “If there are many synthesized items in the ingredient list, that is to be avoided,” she says.

Frozen raw and dehydrated raw foods provide optimal nutrition while more closely mimicking pets’ primal eating patterns. The extrusion process that some pet food manufacturers use to make kibble can overcook the product. To compensate, synthesized vitamins are often sprayed onto the finished product, similar to how many children’s breakfast cereals are produced, she explains.

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The melamine pet food recall of 2007, in which the U.S. Food and Drug Administration found chemical contaminants in vegetable proteins imported from China used as ingredients in pet food, prompted many people to look for “Made in the United States” on packages. However, even if a brand is labeled as American- or North American-made, it doesn’t necessarily mean all of the ingredients were sourced from America, Ross says.

Freeze-dried raw meal toppers and pour-over broths have become popular ways to add nutrition and flavor to kibble. When purchasing those products, she says, the same rules apply as when shopping for food: look for single or limited-ingredients on product panels and be wary of excessive filler ingredients like corn or wheat.

“We help educate people on the true cost of pet ownership,” Ross says.

“Spending a little more money now on high-quality pet food ultimately keeps dogs and cats healthier, reducing the need for veterinarian visits, pharmaceuticals and antibiotics.”

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Burnout Recovery Ways to Reset and Find Balance

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’ll sleep when I die,” Kristina Shea used to joke about her three hours of nightly shuteye. In retrospect, she says ruefully, “It almost became a reality.” Her hectic life as a single, widowed mother juggling her child’s needs, a high-powered career, university classes, fitness teaching and a two-hour work commute came to an abrupt stop eight years ago when she got off an escalator in the Toronto business district and collapsed. “It was burnout which manifested into physical symptoms such as extreme high blood pressure, red rashes, eczema and even a brain cyst,” she recalls. “I was 32

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emotionally and physically drained, with little joy left for life.”

Determined to reset, she switched jobs, prioritized sleep, practiced yoga, meditated and took long nature walks.

When COVID-19 shutdowns hit and she was laid off, she was at a loss, but rebounded, and inspired by her own healing process, started a CBD-enhanced natural skincare product line. “Still to this day, it is an active healing process,” she says. “It is very easy to go back to old patterns of behavior.”

Burnout, once primarily a workplace concern, is turning into a societal norm.

During the long slog of the pandemic, its telltale symptoms have become commonplace: fatigue, cynicism, apathy and feeling ineffective and disconnected.

Among American employees, 52 percent reported feeling burned out in a March 2021 study, with two-thirds saying it had worsened during the pandemic. Belgian researchers found parental burnout in the U.S. to be among the highest in the world—even before COVID-19 closed schools. Record numbers of healthcare workers, caregivers and therapists report feeling physically, mentally and emotionally exhausted, with grave implications for those they are helping.

Over time, burnout can bring on such health consequences as depression, insomnia, cardiovascular disease and immune disorders.

Turning around burnout requires a simple first step. We must admit what’s going on, says Eileen McDargh, author of Burnout to Breakthrough and an executive coach in Dana Point, California. “Until we stop and literally look at what we are doing, we remain on the hamster wheel,” she says. “And then, we must listen to what our head is saying to us, and perhaps even more important, what our heart—our intuition—is telling us. The heart knows the truth.”

From this self-assessment, other steps can follow, she says, such as asking, “What can I change about this? What can I avoid? What can I amend? And what—at least for the short term—can I accept?” A stressful situation can also be proactively reframed by viewing it as a challenge, a learning opportunity, a way to help others or as having a higher purpose. Other helpful strategies include: MyNaturalAwakenings.com

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ACCESS POINTS OF JOY. By asking ourselves what three specific activities or things truly make us feel alive, engaged and happy, we can figure out how to work them into our days and restructure our life. In one study, physicians that spent about 20 percent of their time—roughly one day a week—on the activity they found the most meaningful had half the rate of burnout as those spending less time on those pursuits.

FIND POINTS OF CONTROL. Feeling helpless is a trademark of burnout, “but there is always something we have control over. Our physical body is a great place to start: sleep, exercise, diet….” says McDargh. Even little steps matter, such as putting greens into smoothies, turning off digital devices a half-hour before sleeping or dancing to a short tune.

TAKE MICRO-BREAKS. “You don’t have to wait for the next vacation to recharge,” says Michelle Risser, a licensed clinical social worker and burnout expert in Worthington, Ohio. “Some examples: stand up and stretch between meetings.

Feel your feet on the ground and take a nice, slow breath. Breathe in on a count of five, out on a count of seven. Listen closely to a piece of music.” As few as 10 minutes sitting or walking in nature improves mood, focus, blood pressure and heart rate, report Cornell researchers.

ENHANCE GRATITUDE. Studies among firefighters and professional athletes have found gratitude to be significantly protective against burnout—in part because it causes us to pause and savor an uplifting feeling.

Developing the habit is as simple as writing down a few specific reasons to be grateful before bedtime several days a week. “Gratitude is a powerful energy enhancer,” says McDargh.

Shea concurs, “When we take the time to just be, feel gratitude, the sun on our face, this helps rewire the way we think—and we can then begin to heal our bodies.”

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What surprised you the most in your journey around the world tracking the herbal supply chain?

I was surprised by the level of mechanization and scale, and the careless way plants were often handled—sometimes stored in open sacks and huge piles, with one type of plant spilling into another without controls for moisture and rodents. But I was also surprised to discover my own naiveté about the supply chain. These were both important realizations to help me come to a more nuanced, realistic assessment of the challenges the different stakeholders face in bringing herbs to market.

What should consumers consider when purchasing herbal products?

Alternative medicine and health care frame wellness as a personal choice, focused on the individual’s health, yet we have a responsibility back to the plants that heal us and the people who care for them. We can’t be well unless the planet is well. By purchasing an herbal product that has been produced in ways that care for the Earth and local communities, we can start to heal the planet and address social inequities.

Purchasing Organic Certified products is a start. Someone I met at Organic India said every time you have a cup of herbal tea that isn’t certified organic, it’s like steeping a cup of pesticides. It doesn’t make any sense to consume something for its medicinal properties that has been made with pesticides or chemical fertilizers.

Certified Organic is not a perfect system—no certification is—but it operates as a stand-in for relationships and trust. These herbs change hands up to 15 times to get to a consumer, so there has to be a way to keep a paper trail and ensure product integrity. When consumers ask for Certified Organic, it signals to the marketplace that sustainability matters and helps drive change in the industry.

Seeking out fair trade products is also great when possible. The FairWild certification, for example, works toward ecological, social and economic

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riter and anthropologist Ann Armbrecht explores the relationship between humans and the planet, notably through her work with plants and plant medicine. Her book The Business of Botanicals: Exploring the Healing Promise of Plant Medicines in a Global Industry tells the stories of the people and places behind the global industry of herbal products which are largely invisible to the consumers that spend $9 billion annually on them. Armbrecht is the director of the American Botanical Council Sustainable Herbs Program and is co-producer of the documentary film Numen: The Nature of Plants, inspired by her experience studying herbal medicine with herbalist Rosemary Gladstar.

Although her current work focuses on the herb industry, she is interested in broader questions about how the purchasing choices everyday citizens make impact the world. Armbrecht is also the author of the memoir Thin Places: A Pilgrimage Home, based on her time conducting ethnographic research in Nepal and her continued questioning of culture and community back home in the U.S.

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What key trends are you seeing in the herbal industry?

There is a trend toward regenerative farming, which focuses on issues like how cultivating plants affects soil and biodiversity. There is also a new focus on social equity for people growing and collecting herbs, as many of them are living on the fringes of society in precarious situations. We are doing case studies to look at details like how the structure of contracts and timing of payments affect smallholder herb farmers so we can make appropriate recommendations and hold companies accountable.

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Individuals and companies in the industry are working to address these imbalances.

More consumers are asking questions and becoming empowered citizens, and that also gives me hope. When I studied herbal medicine, what was most powerful for me was learning simple ways to take care of myself and my then-1-year-old daughter. Learning to make these simple remedies was deeply empowering. Without that knowledge, it’s easy to be overwhelmed walking through the supplement aisle of the drugstore, not knowing where to begin other than to read labels and try to compare one marketing claim to another. Taking steps to learn more about herbs and where they come from helps people make a shift from consumer to citizen. That level of engagement also brings more meaning and connection, which people are hungering for.

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SPACE COAST EVENTS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2 New Moon Guided Meditation – 5:30-7pm. During this meditation, you may lie on a mat, sit in a chair, or sit on a cushion. Anthony Profeta takes us on this meditative journey of healing, relaxation, and connection. The Crystal and Himalayan Bowls will be played during the entire meditation. Suggested: Bring yoga mat or pillow. $20. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 4 Trance Meditation for Higher Consciousness – 5:306:45pm. A group meditation session for accessing higher levels of consciousness. Bruce’s background includes spiritual counseling, astrology (since 1971), hypnotherapy, eastern mysticism, and he apprenticed with well-known spiritual healer, Karmu. For more information about Bruce, visit BruceOrion.com. $20.

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SATURDAY, MARCH 5 Weekend Meditation Course: A Deeper Dive into Mindfulness – 10am-6:30pm. Working the Practices with Others - Saturday March 6 10am-6:30pm. & Sunday March 6 1-6:30pm. Led by Anthony Profeta.

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MONDAY, MARCH 7 Bountiful, Blissful, Beautiful: Mantra Chant and Yoga Flow – 5:30-7pm. After a 20-minute gentle yoga flow, we sit comfortably to chant for 31 minutes. We discover the profound transformation within as we chant openly and mindfully, allowing our united voices to clear and elevate. A guided meditation closes the class, allowing students to return to their evening feeling a beautiful sense of stillness. Led by Leah Dubois. $25. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321729-9495. AquarianDreams.com/special-events.

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Learn the functions of the thyroid gland, what other glands support its purpose, natural tips for improving and maintaining the health of your thyroid. Dr. Brian Walsh speaks at CARE Natural Wellness Center, 1051 Eber Blvd., Suite 102, Melbourne. Free but call 321728-1387 to register. CareWellnessFL.com.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9 Soul Empowerment: Reiki Journey into the Field of Possibilities – 5:30-7pm. A Reiki Journey is a technique used with the intention to obtain spiritual and inner guidance, information, healing and empowerment from higher sources of consciousness. Includes the River of Life healing experience to release what is no longer needed and receive the gift of empowerment.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 11 Yoga Nidra Training – 5:30-8:30pm. In this 30-hour training led by, Karen Hedley and Maria Banas participants will experience the transformational power of Guided Rest Yoga Nidra and explore moving through the five layers of being (the 5 koshas) – the physical, energetic, mental, wisdom or witness, and bliss levels of being. Students will learn how to lead a class, workshop, or conduct 1:1 session and more. 30 CEU credits for Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teachers.

Please bring your own mat, blanket or pillow. Saturday, March 12 and Sunday, March 13 10am-5pm, Saturday, March 19 and Sunday, March 20 10am-5pm. $499 includes certificate, manual, 2 beanbags, and therapeutic grade essential oil, and 30 CEU credits for Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teachers. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-7299495. AquarianDreams.com/special-events.

MONDAY, MARCH 14 Past Life Healing with Reiki Meditation and Sound – 5:30-7pm. A Reiki journey technique is used with the intention to obtain spiritual and inner guidance, information, healing, and empowerment from higher sources of consciousness. Includes the River of Life healing experience to let go of what is not needed any longer and receive the gift of Empowerment with Maria Banas. Bring: yoga mat, pillow, blanket, and water. $25. Register online or call. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

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TUESDAY, MARCH 15 Reiki for Kids: Certification Course – 2-5pm. (for ages 5 - 10) Workshop includes: Sensing the energy field; Reiki I Attunement; Healing with Plants, Animals and People; Reiki Art; Stories and Guided Meditation.

Special price of $67 includes all class materials, Reiki Kids manual and a “Reiki Kids” certificate. and more.

Instructor, Maria Banas is a Montessori School teacher and a certified Reiki Master-Teacher (since 2000). $67.

Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic.

321-729-9495. aquariandreams.com/special-events.

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Tickets: $55 includes the luncheon, presentation, and expo. $15 for expo only. Purchase tickets at Eventbrite.com. For more information, call 321-543-8882. Hilton Hotel, 200 Rialto Place, Melbourne.

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Awakening Love & Compassion: Lovingkindness Meditation with Singing bowls – 5:306:45pm. Anthony Profeta will guide us through a lovingkindness meditation while playing the Singing Bowls. The tones of the singing bowls will help to shift the brainwaves out of the beta & into the more relaxed & calmer alpha and theta brainwave states. $20. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

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Fundamentals of Herbalism – 11am-2pm.The course is a 6-month, on-site program meeting Saturdays. An introduction to both Western Herbalism and Chinese Theory as they apply to the body systems. In addition, the course includes an herb walk and introduction to herbal applications and creating your own herbal remedies. Each week students will receive an array of herbal teas and a live plant to start their own native, medicinal garden. It consists of lectures and hands-on experience. Participants may register for the entire course or for individual classes. For more information or to reserve your space, call 321-7794647. Mama Jo’s Sunshine Herbals 1300 Pinetree Drive, Indian Harbour Beach.

FRIDAY, MARCH 18 Full Moon Ocean Meditation – 7:30-8:30pm.

Full moon meditation is powerful for releasing things from your life, old negative emotions and thinking, and transformation. Session begins with a Crystal and Tibetan bowl meditation and if weather permits will go across street to the ocean for silent meditation under the moon. Bring a mat or towel.

Led by Anthony Profeta. $25. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

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MONDAY, MARCH 21 Astrology for Personal & Spiritual Transformation – 5:30-7pm. Learn how astrology has influenced most of the world’s religions, and how the planets influence our personality and predict the time and type of challenges we face in life. Explore how the powerful outer planetary transits are intensely affecting you and others. Call in advance with your

birth data and Bruce will have your chart prepared for the workshop. For more information about Bruce, visit BruceOrion.com. $20 chart included. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 24 Fix Your Gut, Save Your Life – 7-8pm. Learn strategies to improve your gut health, immune function, response to stress and more! Dr. Brian Walsh speaks at CARE Natural Wellness Center, 1051 Eber Blvd., Suite 102, Melbourne in the Glenwood Plaza. Free but call 321-728-1387 to register. CareWellnessFL.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 26 Reiki 3 / Advanced Reiki Certification Course – 11am-6pm. The student receives the Master Reiki Symbol to be included with the three previous symbols received in Level II. Topics: Reiki and Spirit release, Spiritual protection, World Peace and Crystal Grids and more. Instructor Maria Banas. Bring a yoga mat. $235.

Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic.

321-729-9495. AquarianDreams.com/special-events.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30 Chakra Balancing: Guided Mantra & Sound Meditation – 5:30-7pm. Anthony Profeta guides us to healing and attunement by playing the crystal bowls to help remove and break up blocked energy. Then as we move one by one up through the chakra system, he will introduce the Bija (seed) Mantras which the group will chant together to help align, balance, and purify our 7 energy centers. Please bring yoga mat or pillow. $20.

Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic.

321-729-9495. AquarianDreams.com/special-events.

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TREASURE COAST EVENTS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2 Healthy U Series Downs Syndrome – 6:30-8pm.

Learn how to dispel common myths about Downs Syndrome, challenges of the physical condition, and how to celebrate the person, not the disability. Main Presenter: Athary Koning, CEO, The Arc of St. Lucie County. Sessions are free, and available in-person for the first 50 who call to register. Each session will be available via Zoom. Can register online. Free. City of Port St. Lucie Parks & Recreations Department Community Center, 2195 SE Airoso Blvd., 34984, Port St. Lucie. 772-878-2277. PSLParks.com/healthyu.

SATURDAY, MARCH 5 Flower Essence Guided Meditation – 10:30-11:15am.

Experience the subtle energies of flower essences as you are guided through a grounding and relaxing meditation. You’ll leave feeling grounded, relaxed and refreshed. Free. Herbs & Owls: Herbal Consults, Classes & Herb Shop 725 N. Highway A1A, D-103, Jupiter. 561-768-9005. HerbsAndOwls.com/classes.

Intro to Herbal Medicine – Noon-1pm. Curious about herbalism? Come discover what herbal medicine is, how herbs are used, and ways to select helpful herbs. You’ll also discover how vibrational flower essences and earth-based practices fit into a holistic health model that aims to address the whole person.

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Connecting Across the Veil with Joseph LoBrutto – 1:30-6:30pm. Joseph LoBrutto will guide you in learning to speak to angels and spirit guides in a 2-hr. workshop from 1:30pm-3:30pm then he will blow your mind with the detailed information he receives from your deceased loved ones in a gallery reading from 5pm-6:30pm. You will leave absolutely convinced that life is eternal, and our loved ones are right here with us. All doubt about the Soul’s eternal existence will be erased. Tickets available at UnityLoBrutto.eventbrite.com. $55 for first workshop, $75 for second, or $110 for both. Unity Spiritual Center of Vero Beach, 950 43rd Avenue, Vero Beach. 772-5621133. UnityofVero.org.

SUNDAY, MARCH 6 Labyrinth Walk and Guided Meditation – 5-5:45pm. Your monthly opportunity for a wonderfully uplifting yet relaxing Labyrinth Walk combined

with Guided Meditation. You can walk the Unity Labyrinth as a tool for spiritual awakening or to relax and let go. It is an ancient symbol and tool for prayer and meditation. The Labyrinth offers a way to quiet our minds, open our hearts and turn to God for guidance. Labyrinth is open to the public from dawn to dusk, seven days a week. Love offering. Unity Spiritual Center of Vero Beach, 950 43rd Avenue, Vero Beach. 772-562-1133. UnityofVero.org.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9 Spirit Speaks with Beth Lynch – 6-7:30pm. Prepare yourself for an evening of inspiration, connection, and channeled messages from your loved ones in Spirit.

Each event is unique as Beth taps into the audience’s energy to deliver universal and individual messages from her guides and audience members. Beth cannot guarantee who will show up. Still, she can promise an evening of elevated emotions, maybe a few tears and a lot of laughs, followed by an intuitive Q & A, and an opportunity to pre-order her new book, Life, Death and In-Between. $60. The Elliott Museum 825 NE Ocean Blvd. Stuart. 786-488-7782. SoundVibration.net Reiki Healing Circle – 6:30-8pm. Experience energy healing with Aromatherapy. Align and balance your Chakras to release negative energy. Declutter your mind and body to achieve harmony and balance.

Facilitated by Divine Soul Wellness, located inside Your CBD Store Port St. Lucie 2818 SW Port St. Lucie Blvd., PSL. $10. Please RSVP, limited space, 954-646-4374. May book via Eventbrite or Venmo @Rachel-Stevens-105. DivineSoulWellness.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 13 Angel Card Workshop – 11:15am. Tap into your wisdom and spiritual guidance to gain clarity to make great decisions in your life. Class is facilitated by Certified Angel Card Reader Julia Baginski. (Cards available for purchase in bookstore). $10 Love offering for class. Unity of Fort Pierce, 3414 Sunrise Blvd, Fort Pierce. 772-461-2272. UnityofFortPierce.com.

TUESDAY, MARCH 15 Kids Gentle Yoga – 6:15-7:15pm. Focus on breathing techniques to connect children to their social/ emotional development. Yoga Basics Ages 5 + includes1 adult. Comfortable attire and a yoga mat required. $15, additional children $5 each. Facilitated

by Divine Soul Wellness, located inside Your CBD Store Port St. Lucie 2818 SW Port St. Lucie Blvd., PSL. Please RSVP, limited space, 954-646-4374.

May book via Eventbrite or Venmo @RachelStevens-105. DivineSoulWellness.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 19 Spring Equinox Psychic Fair – 11am-7pm.

Psychic readers and Mediums will be available for private readings. Call 772-877-2102 to book a specific reader and time or just stop by. Scented Dragon 6993 Hancock Drive, Port Saint Lucie.

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SUNDAY, MARCH 20 Sound Healer Certification Training – 11am6pm. Join Anthony Profeta for a limited seating sound healing training certification class. Develop a greater understanding of sound, energy, vibration, & frequency and their ability to move stuck energy, balance chakras, and decrease anxiety. $350. Advance registration required. Divine Soul Wellness 2818 SW PSL Blvd. PSL. Book via Eventbrite, Venmo @Rachel-Stevens-105, or call or text 954-646-4374. Please feel free to email with any questions. DivineSoulWellness@gmail.com. $350.

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Forgiveness Workshop – 11:15am-12:30pm. Learn spiritual techniques to release Monkey Mind stories and rise into an ontological perspective where an abundance of creativity exists. Forgiveness lets us live intentionally, creating our lives consciously. Led

by Rev Janice. Love Offering. Unity of Fort Pierce, 3414 Sunrise Blvd, Fort Pierce. 772-461-2272.

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TUESDAY, MARCH 22 Past Life Regression Experience – 6-7:30pm.

Experience the wisdom of a guided group hypnosis and access your own past life memories. With Tess The Treasure Coast Medium. More information call Deena Rahill 786-488-7782. $45. Tickets at SoundVibration.net. The Elliott Museum 825 NE Ocean Blvd, Stuart.

THURSDAY, MARCH 24 Shamanic Journeying – 6:30-8:30pm. Shamanism is the oldest spiritual practice. It is a path of direct revelation. Shamanic journeys are the cornerstone practice for awakening to the spirit world, finding answers and healing. Join us for this transformative workshop where you’ll journey with intention to the sound of the sacred drum and connect with the living world and realms of spirit. $35. Herbs & Owls: Herbal Consults, Classes & Herb Shop - 725 N. Highway A1A, D-103, Jupiter. 561-768-9005.

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6 Healthy U Series Autism Spectrum – 6:30-8pm. Learn what Autism Spectrum Disorder is, the prevalence of the disorder in our community, and what resources are available within Port St. Lucie for those affected.

Sessions are free, and available in-person for the first 50 who call to register. Each session will be available via Zoom. Can register also online. Free. City of Port St. Lucie Parks & Recreations Department Community Center, 2195 SE Airoso Blvd., 34984, Port St. Lucie. 772-878-2277. PSLParks.com/HealthyU.

FRIDAY, APRIL 8 Easter Bonnet Bingo – 6:30pm. Doors open at 6:30pm. First game starts at 7 pm. . 50/50 pots, Raffles, Prizes for the best Bonnets. Pizza, soda and desert available. $2 per card $5 for 3 cards. Unity of Fort Pierce, 3414 Sunrise Blvd, Fort Pierce. 772-461-2272. UnityofFortPierce.com.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20 Introductory Evening with Mary Lou Jaeger – 5:30-7pm. Also known as Angel Light, Mary Lou Jaeger is a spiritual healer, counselor, educator, lecturer and author. Her mission is to empower people of light through her writings and with evenings like this. Experience firsthand this unique opportunity for givers to receive, get new perspective, and heighten your abilities. $45. Reserve your spot SoundVibration.net.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 28 Mystical Path of Meditation – 6:30-8:30pm. Learn about Kundalini, the infinite power of consciousness that lies dormant in everyone with Anthony Profeta. Practice this ancient meditation technique, explore this universal teaching and its symbol. Bring a notebook and pen. $30. Facilitated by Divine Soul Wellness, located inside Your CBD Store PSL 2818 SW Port St. Lucie Blvd., PSL. Please RSVP, limited space, 954-646-4374. May book via Eventbrite or Venmo @Rachel-Stevens-105. $30, LImited seating, reservations requried. DivineSoulWellness.com.

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Although offered separately, they must be taken combined. After the 4-day course, you will be able to teach 3 specific classes. This course will open the doors for you to continue your education in either AntiGravity Aerial Yoga, or AntiGravity Suspension Fitness as well as any of our Specialty (Secondary) courses.

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30 Night of Spirit Messages Virtually – 7-8:30pm. Do you need closure or have any unresolved issues with a loved ones who are no longer her? Did you miss the chance to say ‘goodbye’ or ‘I’m sorry”? Are you in need of Divine guidance from your Guides or Angels in the spirit realm? Tess The Treasure Coast Medium presents an evening of healing as she connects you to the Spirit Realm. There will be time for questions and answers and the process of connecting will be explained. Reserve early limited to 20 people. Not everyone may get a reading according to time. $50 per person. 772-200-0016. QuantumShiwa.com.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY. The CAPRA nationally accredited Port St. Lucie Parks & Recreation Department is seeking energetic, customer serviceoriented candidates to serve the community part-time in our two fitness centers, located at the Community Center on Airoso Blvd. and the MIDFLORIDA Event Center on US1. Serious candidates should have at least one year of experience in fitness and be able to acquire their Personal Training Certification 90 days from hire. For more information about this position, please visit: GovernmentJobs.com/careers/cityofpsl.

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sunday SPACE COAST Yoga in the Village – 10-11am. Yoga has been known to cause health and happiness. We’ll touch on all the major muscle groups with internal focus and deeper awareness, also we can work on any area that may be of concern to you on that day. Our full schedule and packages are available online at TheZenRoom.info or for more information call 321-544-8541. $10. The Zen Room, 631 Brevard Ave, Suite C, Cocoa Village.

TREASURE COAST Unity of Ft. Pierce – 10am. Positive path for spiritual living, inclusive community, inspiring holistic spirit-led living. Rev. Janice Cary uses stories, scripture and ancient wisdom teachings, meditation and music to support people to live an empowered life. Uni-tot program teaches children self-esteem and life skills to thrive. In the sanctuary or the service can be viewed through VIRTUAL OPTION: Facebook Live Stream at facebook.com/unity. fortpierce/. Unity of Ft. Pierce 3414 Sunrise Blvd. Fort Pierce. 772-461-2272. UnityofFortPierce.com.

Unity of Port St. Lucie – 10am. In person (masks required) or viewed on YouTube. Prayer, special music, metaphysical and spiritual teachings. Crowne Plaza 8645 US Highway 1 Port St. Lucie. 772-878-9819.

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Unity Spiritual Center of Vero Beach – 10-11am.

Join us for inspiring services and discover how empowered, fulfilled, and free you can be. In person at our sanctuary; virtually via live stream on Facebook, and uploaded Sunday afternoons to YouTube. Unity Spiritual Center of Vero Beach, 950 43rd Avenue, Vero Beach. 772-562-1133. UnityofVero.org.

Sunday Sound Healing at The Elliott Museum – 2-3pm. Explore the benefits of sound vibration of gongs, crystal bowls, chimes and drums on our physical and emotional well-being. Participants are asked to lie down

or sit (request a chair) and are taken on a journey of resonating sounds, altering their brain waves frequencies and allowing for healing to occur. Please bring a yoga mat, blanket, and pillow; and wear comfortable clothes.

Contact Deena Rahill Certified Sound Practitioner for more information or sign up on the website: SoundVibration.net. 786-488-7782. $30. 825 NE Ocean Blvd, Stuart.

Yoga Nidra – 6-7:15pm. This guided practice will help you float into deep relaxation, letting go of tension in the body, mind and spirit. While lying down the goal is to move into a deep state of conscious awareness sleep, which is a deeper state of relaxation with awareness.

Meditation with consciousness that will leave you feeling as if you have had a deep relaxing sleep. Led by Michelle Redlein. $19 drop in or packages available at DTE-Yoga.com. Down to Earth Yoga Studio, 1649 SE Port Saint Lucie Blvd, Port Saint Lucie. 772-224-2444.

monday SPACE COAST Morning Yoga Flow – 10-11am. Join Eden with a hatha yoga flow customized to what you need today.

Your instructor will encourage an introspective mindset creating a beautiful blissful state within the body. $15.

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Reiki Energy Circle – 11:30am-12:30pm. Join us every Monday for an hour as we tap into the power of the universal energy of the Light. This non-denominational group promotes balancing your energy, for rejuvenation, peace and harmony. $5. Led by Reiki Master Rev. Sigi Casey. Universal Energy Massage 602 Brevard Ave. Cocoa. 321-616-3346.

TREASURE COAST Qigong Level 1 – 9-10am. A healing workout. Held Monday, Wednesday and Friday at Environmental Learning Center 255 Live Oak Dr, Vero Beach. Call 772-589-5050, Visit DiscoverELC.org sign up. Membership discounts available.

Zoom Qigong– 10:30-11:30am. Held on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Call 772-4536449, Email JohnTheCloudWalker@gmail.com or visit TheCloudWalker.com to sign up. Discounted class packages available.

Monday Mid-Day Meditation – 12:30-1:30pm.

Realign, reenergize and relax. Beth Lynch, Spiritual Medium, Meditation Teacher and Author facilitates this guided meditation including breathwork and visualization to assist with mental and emotional wellness. All levels welcome and encouraged to attend. $20. Register at District108Yoga@gmail.com. District 108 Yoga and Wellness, 1200 Dixie Cutoff Road, Stuart. Beth Lynch, 888-271-4487. Linktr.ee/bethlynchmedium444.

Monday Yoga at The Botanical Gardens - 5-6pm.

Using the principals of Yoga Asana, Instructor Dale Johnson helps students learn to move more freely and with less pain. Class focuses on alignment, stillness, concentration, breath, and lightness. Please bring yoga mat, water, and towel. Members Free, Non-Members $10. Registration required at PSLBG.org/yoga. Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens, 2410 SE Westmoreland Blvd., Port St. Lucie. info@pslbg.org.

Yoga and Barre Sculpt – 5:15pm. Fusing the best of yoga, Pilates, aerobics and strengthening this class delivers a results-driven workout that is not only fun and dynamic but will sculpt your body into amazing shape.

Recommended: Bring your mat, dumbbells if you have (1-8lbs.) and towel. New students please arrive 15 minutes early for registration. Led by Mary Gucciardo. $19 drop in or packages available at DTE-Yoga.com. Down to Earth Yoga Studio, 1649 SE Port Saint Lucie Blvd, Port Saint Lucie. 772-224-2444.

A Course in Miracles Study Group – 7-8:15pm. Join us in our sanctuary and experience the miracle of a shift in perception. Everyone is invited, newcomers welcome. Bring your book or we have some to share.

(Love-Offering appreciated). In person or Zoom meeting ID 772-461-2272. Facilitated by Kathryn Joy. Unity of Fort Pierce, 3414 Sunrise Blvd, Ft. Pierce. 772-461-2272.

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AntiGravity Aerial Yoga – 7:30pm-8:30pm. Explore poses to strengthen that trust to master the many flips and tricks Aerial Yoga introduces. Deep breathing through movements will acquire benefits of inversions and stretches. Inversions are held longer, and stretches are deeper. Holding poses to acquire balance and strength can be intense. Support of the hammock results in no impact to joints or bones. Also offered on Saturdays. Just Breathe Aerials, 270 NW Peacock Blvd., Ste 112, Port St. Lucie. 772-877-2122. Book online at JustBreatheAerials.com or MindBody App

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tuesday SPACE COAST Aerial Yoga Classes for Intellectually Disabled Adults – 10-11am. This is an easy going using an Aerial Hammock that is meant to warm the muscles, stretch them out then finally relax in a meditative state. This class will promote a connection with the breath and body helping the students to start self-regulation of the parasympathetic nervous system. Please wear workout clothes, no jewelry or zippers allowed in the hammocks. Also offered on Saturdays. Free. Blissful.Energy, 240 S. Wickham Rd, West Melbourne. 321-327-8741. Blissful.Energy.

Yoga for Beginners – 11am-12pm. Support and instruction about foundation poses, proper alignment in the poses, breathing techniques and meditation.

Provides the tools you need to walk into any yoga class and feel comfortable with Leah Dubois. Please bring your own mat. $10 or Yoga Memberships (10 classes for $75). To preregister visit: AquarianDreams. com/weekly-yoga-calendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

Vinyasa Flow – 11:30am-12:30pm. This is a high energy class that is meant to warm the muscles, stretch them out then finally relax in a meditative state. We will customize this class to your needs and abilities since everybody is different. Also offered Monday. $15. Blissful.Energy, 240 S. Wickham Rd, West Melbourne. 321-327-8741. Blissful.Energy.

Kundalini, Healing & Meditation – 12:30-1:30pm.

A blend of beginners Kundalini awakening Kriyas and energy clearing meditations. Yoga mantra music is used to encourage an uplift in being. Led by Leah Dubois. Please bring your own mat. $10 or yoga membership (10 Classes for $75). To preregister visit: AquarianDreams.com/weekly-yoga-calendar.

Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

not only fun and dynamic but will sculpt your body into amazing shape. Recommended: Bring your mat, dumbbells if you have (1-8lbs.) and towel. New students please arrive 15 minutes early for registration. Led by Alex Vetterlein. $19 drop in or packages available at DTE-Yoga.com. Down to Earth Yoga Studio, 1649 SE Port Saint Lucie Blvd, Port Saint Lucie. 772-224-2444.

Yin Yoga – 12:30-1:45pm. Yin Yoga is a profound, meditative approach to yoga with a physical focus on accessing the connective tissue and fascia and regulating the flow of energy in the body. Please bring your own mat. Led by Leah Dubois. $10 or yoga membership (10 classes for $75). To preregister visit: AquarianDreams. com/weekly-yoga-calendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

Intermediate Qigong and Tai Chi– 9-10am. A healing workout. Held Tuesdays and Thursdays at Environmental Learning Center 255 Live Oak Dr, Vero Beach. Call 772-589-5050, Visit DiscoverELC. org sign up. Membership discounts available.

Yoga Nidra: Meditation and Reiki Healing – 4-5pm.

Gentle, restorative Yoga Nidra with deep meditation, relaxation and Reiki healing. Led by Sun Zander. Please bring your own mat. $10 or yoga membership (10 classes for $75). To preregister visit: AquarianDreams. com/weekly-yoga-calendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

Life Raft – 2-4pm. A low-cost fitness program specifically designed for individuals in substance use disorder recovery programs. Offered in an open and welcoming environment for those seeking physical, social and mental well-being while in recovery. $10 per month. For more information call 772-807-4499.

Located in the Humana Fitness & Wellness Center at the MidFlorida Event Center, 9221 SE Event Center Place, PSL. CityofPSL.com/government/department/ parks-recreation/fitness.

Tune-up Tuesday at The Elliott Museum – 2-3pm.

Participate in sound vibrational experience with gongs, crystal bowls, chimes and drums. During this one-hour session, participants lie down on mats or sit (request a chair) and are bathed head to toe in sound vibration. Please bring a yoga mat, pillow, and blanket; and wear comfortable clothes. Contact Deena Rahill Certified Sound Practitioner, for more information or sign up directly on the website: SoundVibration.net, 786-488-7782 $25. 825 NE Ocean Blvd, Stuart.

Drum Circle – 6-7pm. Come be a part of this Community Rhythm Experience. Our circle will assist you to raise your personal vibration and release inner blocks. We offer a judgement free environment, and all are welcome. Donation. Scented Dragon 6992 Hancock Dr. Port St. Lucie. 772-877-2102.

Gentle Vinyasa Yoga – 2-3:05pm. Increase your strength and flexibility with this slow-moving flow class taught by Shelly. $10 drop in or 10 classes for $85. Sundari Yoga Studio, 46 North Brevard Ave, Cocoa Beach. 321-591-4457. SundariYogaStudio.com.

Reiki Meditation Circle - 7-8pm. Experience our Reiki Meditation Circle for an hour of peace, comfort, and harmony. Feel yourself shift into a peaceful place.

Practitioners welcome. Donation. Scented Dragon, 6993 Hancock Drive Port Saint Lucie. 772-877-2102.

Kids Aerial Yoga – 4:15-5pm. Ages 6-10 will love hanging in the air and swinging in this fun aerial for kids’ class. Parents are welcomed to stay and watch or support their child or even leave and come back after the class. Second child and beyond are 50% off with the code “Sibling”. Let’s keep these kids active, look for our family package that includes services and classes for the parents too. $20. Blissful.Energy, 240 S. Wickham Rd, West Melbourne. 321-327-8741. Blissful.Energy.

AntiGravity Fly for $15– 7:45pm-8:45pm. A beginner’s class that introduces you to the Harrison Hammock to get comfortable and build trust. Learn to find comfort in Aerial sessions and enjoy all the health benefits that will follow. It is half price of a drop-in class at $15 per person. Also offered on Sundays, check our online schedule for times. Just Breathe Aerials, 270 NW Peacock Blvd., Ste 112, Port St. Lucie. 772-877-2122. Book online at JustBreatheAerials.com or MindBody App

Hatha Yoga – 5:30-6:30pm. Multi-level class for beginners and intermediates. Led by Ellen Cameron whose experience allows her to modify asana to the students’ ability, so they get the benefits of the practice without strain. Please bring your own mat. $10 or yoga membership (10 classes for $75). To preregister visit: AquarianDreams.com/weekly-yoga-calendar.

Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

TREASURE COAST Early Bird Yoga and Barre Sculpt – 6:30am. Fusing the best of yoga, Pilates, aerobics and strengthening this class delivers a results-driven workout that is

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wednesday SPACE COAST Gentle Hatha Yoga – 11am-12:15. Led by Patti. A gentle approach to Hatha including asana (postures), natural healing methods, and Yoga Nidra meditation.

Please bring your own mat. $10 or yoga membership (10 classes for $75). To preregister visit: AquarianDreams.com/weekly-yoga-calendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

Aerial Yoga – 5:30-6:30pm. This is a high energy class that will be using an Aerial Hammock that is meant to warm the muscles, stretch them out then finally relax in a meditative state. Please wear workout clothes, no jewelry or zippers allowed in the hammocks. $20. Blissful.Energy, 240 S. Wickham Rd, West Melbourne. 321-327-8741. Blissful.Energy.

Hatha Yoga – 6:30-7:45pm. With Marilyn. This gentle form of yoga combines physical well-being and balances body, mind, and spirit using guided yoga postures, stretching, and breathing. Bring your own mat. $5 per class, paid at door. Pelican Beach Clubhouse, 1495 Hwy A1A, Satellite Beach. 321-773-6458.

Gongs and Sound Healing – 6:30-7:30pm. 4th Wed. Experience the healing vibrational impact of Gongs and Alchemy Crystal Bowls while lying comfortably on the floor. Breath Relax and Let Go. $15. Sundari Yoga Studio, 46 North Brevard Ave, Cocoa Beach.

321-591-4457. SundariYogaStudio.com.

TREASURE COAST Early Bird Sweat – 6:30am. All levels heated flow.

Using heat to gently warm the body from the outside as we link breath to movement and flow though our morning Yoga practice. All Levels welcome. Led by Alex Vatterlein. $19 drop in or packages available at DTE-Yoga.com. Down to Earth Yoga Studio, 1649 SE Port Saint Lucie Blvd, Port Saint Lucie.

772-224-2444.

Insight Meditation – 11-11:30am. Holding meditations in our sanctuary or join via Zoom with meeting ID of 772-461-2272. Love Offerings appreciated.

Unity of Fort Pierce, 3414 Sunrise Blvd. Fort Pierce.

772-461-2272. UnityofFtPierce.com.

Gentle Yoga Class - 2-3pm. Stretch, laugh and release. Class will evolve as we figure out together how bendy each participant is on an individual basis and what we need add to our practice to improve our flexibility using a combination of chair and mat poses. $10. Led by Merry Jones from InHervision and held at Spark of the Divine, 1780 Old Dixie Hwy, Vero Beach.

For more information email Merry@InHervision.net or call 518-860-4400.

Yoga and Barre Sculpt – 5:15pm. Fusing the best of yoga, Pilates, aerobics and strengthening this class delivers a results-driven workout that is not only fun and dynamic but will sculpt your body into amazing shape. Recommended: Bring your mat, dumbbells if you have (1-8lbs.) and towel. New students please arrive 15 minutes early for registration. Led by Mary Gucciardo. $19 drop in or packages available at DTEYoga.com. Down to Earth Yoga Studio, 1649 SE Port Saint Lucie Blvd, Port Saint Lucie. 772-224-2444.

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AntiGravity Suspension Fitness/HIIT – 5:20pm5:50pm. Using the Harrison Hammock as your support system, class builds up strength in a whole new way.

Designed to release major tension via inversions and challenges this class has multiple inversions, climbing exercises, and tones, sculpts and raises your heart rate. Works on targeted muscle groups with interval training exercises. Also offered on Wednesdays. Just Breathe Aerials, 270 NW Peacock Blvd., Ste 112, Port St. Lucie. 772-877-2122. Book online at JustBreatheAerials.com or MindBody App

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Reiki Healing Circle – 6:15-7:15pm. Join the powerful healing team for an hour of peace and deep relaxation.

Practitioner’s welcome. Free. Donations accepted.

Psychic & The Genie, 313 Colorado Ave, Downtown Stuart. 772-678-6170. PsychicNTheGenie.com.

thursday SPACE COAST Gentle Yoga– 11-Noon Gentle healing Hatha Yoga class including asana(postures) and deep relaxation and meditation. Led by KP. Please bring your own mat. $10 or yoga membership (10 classes for $75).

To preregister visit: AquarianDreams.com/weeklyyoga-calendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

Kundalini, Healing & Meditation – 12:30-1:30pm.

A blend of beginners Kundalini awakening Kriyas and energy clearing meditations. Yoga mantra music is used to encourage an uplift in being. Led by Leah Dubois. Please bring your own mat. $10 or yoga membership (10 Classes for $75). To preregister visit: AquarianDreams.com/weekly-yoga-calendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic.

321-729-9495.

Sivananda Yoga – 5:30-6:45pm. Sivananda Yoga is a classical style of hatha yoga. This sequence of 12 basic asanas is practiced so that each asana prepares you for the next. This class is created for all levels with modifications. Taught by Jimmie a certified Sivananda teacher. $10 drop in or 10 classes for $85. Sundari Yoga Studio, 46 North Brevard Ave, Cocoa Beach. 321-5914457. SundariYogaStudio.com.

Hatha Yoga - 5:30-6:30pm. Traditional multi-level class to bring you back to a place of peace, oneness, and your true self. Recommended for beginners and intermediates. Led by Leah. Please bring your own mat. $10 or yoga membership (10 classes for $75). To preregister visit: AquarianDreams.com/weekly-yogacalendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

Power Yoga Flow – 6-7pm. Power Flow Yoga- challenging yet fun. $10 per person. Natural Approach Wellness Center, 2002 Pennwood Drive, Melbourne.

321-361-6869. MyNaturalApproach.com.

TREASURE COAST Warm Vinyasa Yoga– 6am-7am. All levels are welcome as modifications will be provided to allow for personal exploration in your practice. A challenging and dynamic flow that combines breath with movement to warm you up from the inside as well as warming the room. Offered daily. Check our online schedule for times. Just Breathe Aerials, 270 NW Peacock Blvd., Ste 112, Port St. Lucie. 772-877-2122. Book online at JustBreatheAerials.com or MindBody App.

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Joanne’s World of Nutrition – 10-11am. Listen to radio station WPSL AM 1590 every Thursday morning to learn about holistic health and wellness with Joanne owner of Nutrition World in Ft. Pierce who has 30 plus years of expertise. JoannesNutritionWorld.com.

sist with mental and emotional wellness. All levels welcome and encouraged to attend. $20. Register at District108Yoga@gmail.com. District 108 Yoga and Wellness, 1200 Dixie Cutoff Road, Stuart. Beth Lynch, 888-271-4487. Linktr.ee/bethlynchmedium444.

Psychic Medium Readings – 12-4pm with Jessica.

Psychic mediums are sensitive & intuitive enough to hear, feel, and see information coming from the other side. Join Psychic Medium Jessica Watson who will guide you on your journey. Walk-ins welcome or call for an appointment. Psychic & the Genie, 825 Seaway Drive, Hutchinson Island/Fort Pierce. 772448-8061. PsychicNTheGenie.com.

Reiki Healing Circle – 8:30-9:30pm. Join us every Thursday as we reach out to each other while we reach within through meditation & Reiki healing on Zoom. For more information & link call Ann Marie 772-801-3044. $10. AnnieisMyCoach.com.

Zumba Class – 12:30-1:20pm. Are you ready to party yourself into shape? That’s exactly what the Zumba program is all about. It’s an exhilarating, effective, east-to-follow, Latin inspired, calorie burning, dance fitness party that’s moving millions of people towards joy and health. Instructor, Suzy. Port St. Lucie, Community Center, 2195 SE Airoso Blvd., 772-878-2277.

PSL.Parks.com Life Raft – 2-4pm. A low-cost fitness program specifically designed for individuals in substance use disorder recovery programs. Offered in an open and welcoming environment for those seeking physical, social and mental well-being while in recovery. $10 per month. For more information call 772-807-4499. Located in the Humana Fitness & Wellness Center at the MidFlorida Event Center, 9221 SE Event Center Place, PSL. CityofPSL. com/government/department/parks-recreation/fitness.

Guided Meditation – 7pm. Realign, reenergize and relax. Beth Lynch, Spiritual Medium, Meditation Teacher and Author facilitates this guided meditation including breathwork and visualization to as-

friday SPACE COAST Chair Yoga-10-11am. A 30-minute exercise and stress-reducing class for people of all ages. This class will help to improve your range of motion, build strength and balance, and help stretch and tone the body. Modifications are provided as needed, so there is something for everyone to enjoy. $10 per person. Natural Approach Wellness Center, 2002 Pennwood Drive, Melbourne. 321-361-6869.

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Yoga for Beginners – 11am-12pm. Support and instruction about foundation poses, proper alignment in the poses, breathing techniques and meditation. Provides the tools you need to walk into any yoga class and feel comfortable with Cindy Jovanovich. Please bring your own mat. $10 or yoga memberships (10 classes for $75). accepted. To preregister visit: AquarianDreams. com/weekly-yoga-calendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

Yin Yoga with Crystal Bowls – 12:30-1:30pm. Yin Yoga is a profound, meditative approach to yoga with a physical focus on accessing the connective tissue and fascia and regulating the flow of energy in the body. Led

by Cindy Jovanovich. Please bring your own mat. $10 or yoga membership (10 classes for $75). To preregister visit: AquarianDreams.com/weekly-yoga-calendar.

Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

Aerial Yoga – 5:30-6:30pm. This is a high energy class that will be using an Aerial Hammock that is meant to warm the muscles, stretch them out then finally relax in a meditative state. Please wear workout clothes, no jewelry or zippers allowed in the hammocks. $20. Blissful.Energy, 240 S. Wickham Rd, West Melbourne. 321-327-8741. Blissful.Energy.

TREASURE COAST Senior Fitness - 8-8:50am. Designed to increase muscular strength, range of motion, coordination, agility, and balance to improve the participant’s daily life.

Music is used to enhance the format and create an upbeat and positive experience. This class is primarily for seniors, but it is also a great class for anyone just starting out. Class is free with membership -non-member fee - $5. Port St. Lucie Community Center – Recreation Department, 2195 SE Airoso Blvd., Port St. Lucie. Class reservations required call 772-873-6432. CityofPSL. com/government/departments/parks-recreation/fitness.

Tea Leaf Readings - 11am-3pm. Tea leaves are used as a divination tool to explore the past, present and future. It is the art of identifying symbols and interpreting messages found in the shapes and configurations of tea leaves. Genie’s Gems, 21 SW Flagler Ave., Downtown Stuart. 772-678-6228.

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Intuitive Medium Readings – 12-4pm with Jessica.

Psychic mediums are sensitive & intuitive enough to hear, feel, and see information coming from the other side. Join Psychic Medium Jessica Watson who will guide you on your journey. Walk-ins welcome or call for an appointment. Psychic & the Genie, 825 Seaway Drive, Hutchinson Island/Fort Pierce. 772448-8061. PsychicNTheGenie.com.

Drum Circle – 6-7pm. Come be a part of this Community Rhythm Experience. Our circle will assist you to raise your personal vibration and release inner blocks. We offer a judgement free environment, and all are welcome. Donation. Scented Dragon 6992 Hancock Dr. Port St. Lucie. 772-877-2102.

Reiki Meditation Circle – 7-8pm. Experience our Reiki Meditation Circle for an hour of peace, comfort, and harmony. Feel yourself shift into a peaceful place. Practitioner’s welcome. Donation.

Scented Dragon, 6993 Hancock Drive Port Saint Lucie. 772-877-2102.

saturday SPACE COAST Outside Hatha-Vinyasa Yoga – 9-10:15am. Connect with Nature while practicing Yoga Outside with Jeanne behind Sundari Yoga Studio in Cocoa Beach. This is a Hatha Yoga class for all levels. Led

by Jeanne. $10 drop in or 10 classes for $85. Sundari Yoga Studio, 46 North Brevard Ave, Cocoa Beach.

321-591-4457. SundariYogaStudio.com.

QiGong Breathwork & Tai Chi – 9-11am. Ongoing 9am Qigong & Breathwork - effective, gentle self-health care 10am Tai Chi 1-Sun Style Beginner friendly start any time. $10/Class. Gleason Park, 1221 Yacht Club Blvd, Indian Harbor Beach.

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Yoga in the Village – 10-11am. Yoga has been known to cause health and happiness. We’ll touch on all the major muscle groups with internal focus and deeper awareness, also we can work on any area that may be of concern to you on that day. Our full schedule and packages are available online at TheZenRoom.info or for more information call 321-544-8541. $10. The Zen Room, 631 Brevard Ave, Suite C, Cocoa Village.

Yin Yoga with Jessica – 11am-12:15pm. Yin Yoga with Jessica is a form of yoga that holds postures for a longer time, that stretches connective tissue in our bodies creating greater mobility and increasing circulation. This class is for all levels. Sundari Yoga Studio, 46 North Brevard Ave, Cocoa Beach. 321-591-4457.

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TREASURE COAST Saturday Downtown Ft. Pierce Famers’ Market – 8am-12pm. Downtown Ft. Pierce Farmers Market has over 70 friendly vendors offering a diverse selection of foods, exotic plants, spices, local produce and much more. Rain or shine. Live music, fresh food and right on the river; make it your Saturday morning tradition. Free. Riverfront Downtown Ft. Pierce 101 Melody Lane, Ft. Pierce. FortPierceFarmersMarket.com.

Warm Iron Yoga– 8:15am-9:15am. Iron Yoga is a challenging, intense full body workout utilizing dumbbells for upper body weight training exercises, while performing a series of power yoga poses for the core and lower body strength. Great for building strength, toning and sculpting. Just Breathe Aerials, 270 NW Peacock Blvd., Ste 112, Port St. Lucie. 772-877-2122. Book online at JustBreatheAerials.com or MindBody App Walking Qigong – 9 -10am. Held at Environmental Learning Center, 255 Live Oak Drive, Vero Beach Call 772-589-5050, Visit DiscoverELC.org sign up.

Membership discounts available.

Psychic Medium Readings & More – 10am-4pm.

Psychic Medium & Aura Readings with Christopher Johansen Daily. VIRTUAL OPTION: Readings also available via Skype, FaceTime, Zoom and Facebook messaging. Psychic Medium Readings, Aura photography. Walk-ins Welcome. Psychic & the Genie, 313 Colorado Ave. Downtown Stuart. 772-678-6170.

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Tea Leaf Readings - 11am-3pm. Tea leaves are used as a divination tool to explore the past, present and future. It is the art of identifying symbols and interpreting messages found in the shapes and configurations of tea leaves. Genie’s Gems, 21 SW Flagler Ave., Downtown Stuart. 772-678-6228.

Warm Flow Yoga for All Levels – 4:30-5:45pm.

A gently heated room helps loosen muscles to help expand postures and work more deeply. This practice is a moving meditation to encourage focus on breath and proper alignment as we flow together. $19 drop in or packages available at DTE-Yoga.com. Down to Earth Yoga Studio, 1649 SE Port Saint Lucie Blvd, Port Saint Lucie. 772-224-2444.

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UPPER CERVICAL HEALTH CENTER 1600 W. Eau Gallie Blvd, Ste 104 Melbourne, 321-622-4447 UpperCervicalCare.com Dr. Renee Hahn, Upper Cervical Chiropractor, offers relief from a variety of conditions including Allergies, Fibromyalgia, Back Pain, Migraines, sleep disorders and more. See ad, page 35.

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COACHING: INTUITIVE CORNELIA GILBERT LLC Transformative Coaching CorneliaGilbert.com 321-504-8188 Providing a safe space to gain clarity, manage inner conflicts, anxiety, guilt, finding your authentic self, healing from within, reconnect with/develop your innate gifts.

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COMMUNITY SUPPORT PORT ST. LUCIE’S PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT 772-878-2277 ParksPSL.com FB: Port St. Lucie Parks & Recreation Award winning programs, ongoing mental health series, fitness classes for all ages. Memberships. PSL Community Center and Humana Fitness & Wellness Center at the MIDFLORIDA Event Center.

CRYSTALS & GEMSTONES CREATIVE ENERGY ENCHANTED GIFTS FOR THE MIND, BODY AND SOUL 780 W. New Haven Ave Melbourne 321-952-6789 Info@CreativeEnergyFL.com Facebook.com/CreativeEnergyFL We offer a wide variety of divination tools to enhance your Spiritual Journey including: Crystals, gemstones, jewelry, singing bowls, books, tarot, candles, salt lamps, sage, incense, oils, statuary, altar items & much more! Curbside pickup, shipping, and phone orders available.

1680 Highway A1A, Ste 4 Satellite Beach, 321-543-8882 AtlanteanHealingArts.com Explore the Ancient Mystery School traditions, teachings and healing methods. Trained teachers and healers provide classes and personalized healing sessions including emotional cord cutting. See ads, page 24.

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY TRISHA SCHMALHOFER, LMT Office in Palm Bay/Melbourne 772-559-1993 MedHealers.com Gentle, deep, expansive therapy which addresses whole body issues (physical/ emotional/energetic/mental).

Works specifically with your brain function, nervous system processes, cellular communication, and fascia web alignment.

(MA74941)

MERRY JONES, RPSGT, CRT, RYT 200 Reiki Master & Yoga Instructor 518-860-4400 Merry@InHerVision.net Guidance and healing along your spiritual path. Improve balance and flexibility, address pain and create quality sleep patterns. Yoga, breathwork, dream Interpretation, energy healing.

Private and groups.

EYE & VISION CARE SYLVIE MORIN, DOM

DENTISTRY SMILE DESIGN AND WELLNESS CENTER Dr. Chris Edwards Dr. Rob Brown Dr. Haley Freymiller Viera, 321-751-7775 SDICFL.com Innovative, comprehensive, biologic dentistry.

Mercury safe removal, high tech office, low radiation digital x-rays. Lasers-no shot, no drill. Ozone therapy. See ad, page 9.

COUNSELING ATLANTEAN HEALING ARTS

DREAM CONSULTANT

CLAIRE STAGG, DDS, PA Comprehensive Mercury Free Dental Care for the Whole Family Indian Harbour Beach, 321-777-2797 SmileProfessionals.com Whole body connections and anti-aging Dentistry advanced non-surgical TMJ, snoring and sleep breathing disorders therapy, head, neck and facial pain treatment, non-extraction orthodontics, smile makeovers and dentistry for patients with multiple chemical sensitivities. See ad, page 19.

DIABETES: NUTRITION COUNSELING DIANE KINGSLEY, RD LDN

1727 N. Atlantic Ave Cocoa Beach, 321-785-3330 NaturalHelpForEyes.com MicroAcupuncture48 is known to help with: Dry Eye, Cataract, Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinitis Pigmentosa, Eye Stroke/ Occlusions and more. Schedule your complimentary consultation!

FACIALS AND SKIN CARE MASSAGES WITH PURPOSE AND SKIN CARE Ginger Taylor, LE, LMT Melbourne/Palm Bay 321-480-9986 MassagesWithPurpose.com Advanced, personalized care: Organic Lymphatic facials, Plant-based Stem Cell facials, Infused Oxygen Lifts, Anti-aging skin care, Illuminating Lightening facials, Acne Facials, Advanced Peels, Dermaplaning, Microcurrent Face-Lift, Microdermabrasion, High Frequency, Microneedling, and body waxing! Helping clients transition towards a healthier complexion.

FARMERS MARKETS

333 17th St, Ste W Vero Beach, 772-228-6778 SimpleHealthOptions.com

FARMERS MARKET GUIDE

Diane Kingsley is a Licensed and Registered Dietitian with over 20 years’ experience. Her nutritional counseling is an individualized whole-body approach. Telehealth available. Most insurances accepted.

Find a Farmer’s Market near you in the Natural Awakenings Farmers Market Guide.

Support your health and community by shopping local. Bookmark the web page for easy access.

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FARMS: LOCAL & ORGANIC FLORIDA FIELDS TO FORKS, CSA 1200 Corey Rd Malabar, 321-229-5288 FloridaFieldsToForks.com A local CSA farm, offering beyond organically raised grass-fed/grass-finished Angus beef, Berkshire pork, Katahdin lamb, chicken eggs, raw cow and goat milk, vegetables, and more.

HEALTH FOOD NATURE’S MARKET 701 S. Apollo Blvd Melbourne, 321-724-6923 NaturesMarket@cfl.rr.com Vitamins, supplements, homeopathic, health and beauty, and specialty items. Large selection of natural, organic, and gluten-free foods. Rubix Café with limited seating.

NUTRITION SMART 464 SW Port St. Lucie Blvd Port St Lucie, 772 323-2222 NutritionSmart.com Your neighborhood natural organic grocery, vitamins, and juice bar. Committed to providing the community with products necessary for a healthy lifestyle. Free weekly in-store classes.

SUNSEED FOOD CO-OP

6615 N. Atlantic Ave (A1A) Cape Canaveral, 321-784-0930 SunseedFoodCoop.com Community-owned, Not-for-Profit Co-op founded in 1974. Largest selection of vitamins & herbs in Brevard. Organic produce and much more. Open Mon-Sat 9-7 & Sun 10-6.

SUNSHINE HEALTH FOOD & WELLNESS CENTER 2916 S. Washington Ave Titusville, 321-269-4848 Find us on Facebook

Providing nutritional health counseling in a truly holistic fashion by offering massage, cholesterol testing, food detox, essential oils, blood typing along with vitamins, minerals, herbs, homeopathics and natural foods.

HERBALISTS HERBS & OWLS

Gina Kearney RH (AHG), Clinical Herbalist 725 N. Hwy. A1A, D-103 Jupiter, 561-768-9005 herbsandowls.com Offering Private Herbal Consults, Flower Essence Therapy and Herbal & Shamanism classes. Visit our Herb Shop with 200+ herbs, barks, flowers & roots plus, tinctures, oils, crystals & more! See ad, page 33.

MAMA JO’S SUNSHINE HERBALS ORGANIC FOOD CENTER 862 N. Miramar Ave Indialantic, 321-724-2383 OrganicFoodCenter.com Natural & Organic grocery with wide selection of vitamins and supplements. Organic café with fresh wheat grass, vegetable juices and smoothies, vegan and gluten-free soups, sandwiches and salads.

PARADISE HEALTH & NUTRITION Suntree, 321-242-6040 West Melbourne, 321-722-1440 Palm Bay, 321-729-8311 ParadiseHealthDirect.tflmag.com Organic and allergy-friendly groceries, fresh produce, bulk foods, all-natural supplements, organic smoothies, power bowls, organic wines and gluten-free/specialty beers. Knowledgeable staff onhand ready to assist.

PEGGY’S NATURAL FOODS 10471 SE Federal Hwy Hobe Sound, 772-286-1401 PeggysNaturalFoods.com Moved to Hobe Sound. Great selection of organic foods and supplements. Peggy’s Brand Vitamins, Supplements and Herbals in-store or online. Drive thru pickup and area delivery available.

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1300 Pinetree Drive, Ste 3 Indian Harbour Beach, 321-779-4647

Enjoy a cup of complementary tea in the relaxing atmosphere of herbs and handmade herbal delights.

Bulk Herbs, Handmade Products, Consultations, Classes, and Supplies. Teas, tinctures, lotions, soaps, facial products, salves, and more. See ad, page 21.

THE HERB CORNER

277 N. Babcock St Melbourne, 321-757-7522 HerbCorner.net Bulk Herbs, Herbal Certification Course and other herbal classes. Essential oils, handmade salves and lotions, customized herbal blends and private consultations. See ad, page 23.

HERBAL PRODUCTS LILY’S HERBS & MORE

Online & Renningers Flea Market. Antiques & Unique Vintage Market Melbourne LilysHerbs.com We specialize in natural and organic herbal blends: teas; hand-poured beeswax candles; vegan, organic and specialty soaps; Happy Fizzy bath bombs and Yummy Honey! Fri, Sat & Sun 9am-4pm. See ad, page 16.

HOLISTIC LIFESTYLE COMMUNITY DIVINE SOUL WELLNESS 2818 SW Port St Lucie Blvd Port St Lucie, 954-646-4374 DivineSoulWellness.com Divine Healing, Wellness Education, Meditation, Reiki Circles, Mindful Yoga, Soundbath Healing, Crystals, Chakra Balancing, Local Jewelry, Art, Candles & Soaps, USDA Organic CBD. Available for private events.

HOLISTIC PRIMARY CARE HOLISTIC PRIMARY CARE OF BREVARD Clinics in Viera & Titusville, 321-757-6899 Fully Integrated Primary Care & Wellness HolisticPrimaryCareBrevard.com Fully integrated Primary Care and Family Practice - injury and illness, chronic disease, anti-aging, functional medicine, physical therapy, chiropractic and more. Same-day sick appointments. Insurance accepted. See ad, page 2.

HYDROPONICS EXO TOWERS 321-305-5100 Merritt Island ExoTowers.com

Grow your own food in our modular, hydroponic system.

Grows up to 28 plants in less than two square feet. Starting at $199.99 with free shipping.

HYPNOSIS JC JONES HYPNOSIS

Brevard and Virtual, 321-775-5797 JC@JCJonesHypnosis.com JCJonesHypnosis.com Addressing weight loss, emotional pain, relationship and sexual issues, anger resolution, business success, worries and sadness, fears and apprehensions, passing tests, stop smoking and more.

LORI BURKE HYPNOTHERAPY LLC Lori Burke, Cert. Clinical Hypnotherapist Viera, 321-652-1039 LoriBurkeHypnosis.com

Start Living a Life You Love! Free yourself from hostility, fears, resentment; Overcome limiting thoughts and behaviors; Adopt healthy habits; Improve relationships. (IAIH Certified CHt/CCHt/CTHt #7596890).

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ELIZABETH L CAMPBELL, BCH

YALE (YOEL) R. SMITH, MD,

CI, MNLP, CTH 611 SW Federal Highway, Suite K-1 Stuart, 772-215-2985 Elizabeth@TranceformU.com

DABA, BCASI, AFAAFM, BCABARM Center for Anti-Aging Aesthetic and Rejuvenation Medicine 321-421-7111, Viera AntiAgingIM.com

Combining the best of Hypnotherapy, NeuroLinguistics (NLP) and ThetaHealing to create rapid and lasting changes at the subconscious level.

Results appear in body, mind, and spirit. From small concerns to serious trauma, from motivation to spirituality, subconscious changes positively affect all aspects of life. Practicing here in Stuart since 2003.

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE MELISSA DEAN, MD Dean Wellness Institute Premiere Center for Regenerative Medicine Vero Beach, 772-567-1500 Age Management, Weight Loss, Preventative Medicine, Andropause, Bioidentical Hormone Replacement, Lifestyle Management, Vitamin Evaluation, Nutrition and many other integrative therapies. See ad, back cover.

DEBORAH A. DEMARTA, MD, FACS, FAARFM Institute of Colorectal Health & Wellness 218 SW Atlanta Ave Stuart, 772-539-9556 InstituteHealthWellness.com Anti-Aging, Functional and Regenerative Medicine. Colorectal Surgery and Functional GI, hormone replacement, food allergy and nutritional testing, IV vitamin therapy, heavy metals testing, medical aesthetics, THERMIva vaginal rejuvenation, ThermiSmooth skin tightening, HALO skin resurfacing, BBL BroadBand Light skin therapy, laser hair removal, Botox and fillers, skin care, weight loss. See ad, page 7.

RADIANTLY HEALTHY MD Rebecca Hunton, MD 150 Fifth Ave, Suite A Indialantic, 321-806-7436 DrHunton.com Are you Radiantly Healthy? We offer Integrative/Functional Medicine solutions to address health challenges and healthy aging! We combine both traditional and natural options including medical marijuana certification. See ad, page 45.

Hypertension, diabetes, mold/Lyme, sleep issues, hypothyroidism, erectile dysfunction, heart attack prevention, autoimmune diseases, chronic fatigue, food allergies, congestive heart failure, G.I. issues and more. See ad, page 21.

IV THERAPY RADIANTLY HEALTHY VITAMIN INFUSION DRIP LOUNGE 150 Fifth Ave, Ste B Indialantic, 321-243-1859 rh-md.com/rhvi/ Delivering vital nutrients, IV Therapy benefits people with Chronic Fatigue, Depression, Migraines/Tension Headaches, Allergies, IBS, Cardiovascular Disease, Autoimmune Disease, Athletic Recovery, Viral/Bacterial Infections, and Common Cold/Flu. See ad, page 45.

THE DRIPBaR 6375 N. Wickham Road, Ste 101 Melbourne, 321-465-7986 TheDripBar.com Offering 18 Lifestyle IV drips such as time machine, powerpack and flu fighter. Health support drips like High C and chelation.

797 USP compliant compounding on-site. Also featuring red light therapy and halo infrared sauna.

VITALIFTS 4865 N. Wickham Rd, Ste 105 Melbourne, 321-425-2111 Vitalifts.com Dedicated IV vitamin and nutrient therapies Center. IV therapy used for sport performance, stress reduction, migraines, Fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, skin rejuvenation, memory, and much more.

LIFE COACHES AWEsome WELLNESS & COUNSELING, LLC Shamekah Shaw Port St. Lucie, 772-626-6376 ShamekahShaw.com Holistic healing for mind, spirit, body.

Life Coaching, Functional Nutrition Counseling, Spiritual & Soul Care. Personal & professional coaching. Restore wholeness to every area of your life.

LYMPHATIC THERAPY NURTURING SOL HEALING ARTS Heather Leah, BA, LMT The Viera Business Center 5595 Schenck Ave, Ste 8 Rockledge, 941-248-9127 NurturingSol.com State of the art Assisted Lymphatic Therapy. Holistic solution to boost immune system; help relieve lymphedema, post-surgical scarring, inflammation, chronic health issues & more. Additional modalities offered. (MA90143, MM17447)

MASSAGE THERAPY DANIELLE DEMPSEY, LMT 321-431-8280 Melbourne/Palm Bay Integrative massage therapy customized to your specific needs, including: Therapeutic/Deep Tissue, Tabletop Thai and Pregnancy Massage. Hot stones, infrared lights, and aromatherapy are always complimentary. (MA91001)

OHANA TREE MASSAGE AND YOGA 1044 NE Jensen Beach Blvd Jensen Beach, 888-229-7255 OhanaTreeMassageandYoga.com Specializing in Deep Tissue and Trigger Point Therapeutic Massage. Individual and group Yoga sessions. Serving Jensen Beach and surrounding cities for over 10 years.

MEDICAL MARIJUANA SIKORA INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE 1255 37th St, Ste B Vero Beach, 772-228-6882 SikoraMedical.com Dr. Alita Gonsalves Sikora offers a holistic approach to traditional Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with acupuncture, medical marijuana, bioidentical hormone therapy, weight loss and PRP injections for joints, hair loss, and facial rejuvenation.

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METAPHYSICAL STORES CREATIVE ENERGY

ENCHANTED GIFTS FOR THE MIND, BODY AND SOUL 780 W. New Haven Ave Melbourne 321-952-6789 Info@CreativeEnergyFL.com Facebook.com/CreativeEnergyFL We offer a wide variety of divination tools to enhance your Spiritual Journey including: Crystals, gemstones, jewelry, singing bowls, books, tarot, candles, salt lamps, sage, incense, oils, statuary, altar items & much more! Curbside pickup, shipping, and phone orders available.

GENIE’S GEMS

Unique Gifts & Clothing for your Inner Hippie 21 SW Flagler Ave Downtown Stuart, 772-678-6228 Offering metaphysical, ecofriendly, organic yoga and hippie clothing, CBD products, books, singing bowls, crystals, stones, incense, unique gifts & so much more! Free hugs - Open 7 days a week. MondaySaturday 10am-6pm. Sunday 10am-5pm.

PSYCHIC AND THE GENIE

313 Colorado Ave Stuart, 772-678-6170 825 Seaway Drive Hutchinson Island, 772-448-8061 PsychicNTheGenie.com Two convenient locations in downtown Stuart and Hutchinson Island offering a wide assortment of incense, candle, books, sage, crystals, CBD Products and more. Psychic medium readings and Aura Photography available. Open 7 days a week. MondaySaturday. 10am-6pm. Sunday 10am-5pm.

SCENTED DRAGON Port St. Lucie, 772-877-2102 Ft. Pierce, 772-302-3814 Jensen Beach, 772-208-5592 Treasure Coast’s premier metaphysical store, now with three locations.

Incense, crystals, stones, sage, candles, jewelry, workshops & more.

Daily Readers and knowledgeable staff always on hand. Open 7 days. See ad, page 31.

SPARK OF DIVINE, LLC HEALING AND LEARNING CENTER 1789 Old Dixie Highway Vero Beach, 772-257-6499 SparkofDivine.com We offer classes, healings, readers and carry a variety of Metaphysical and divination tools, crystals, jewelry, candles, statuary, cards, salt lamps, sage and much more.

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NEUROFEEDBACK

PODCASTS

HARMONY NEUROFEEDBACK

NATURAL INSPIRATIONS PODCAST

1300 Pinetree Drive, Ste 9 Indian Harbour Beach, 321-405-2795 HarmonyNeurofeedback.com

Produced by Natural Awakenings Listen: myNaturalAwakenings.com Subscribe: YouTube.com/ myNaturalAwakenings

Neurofeedback has helped with ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, Stress, Emotional Distress, PTSD, Behavioral Issues, Mood issues, Pain, Lyme, Headaches, Concussion, TBI and a variety of other issues.

NUTRITION: DIGESTION SOLUTIONS VITALITY WELLNESS AND NUTRITION CENTER Christi Buck, RDN, LD, CLT-Owner/Founder 772-758-2400 vwanc.com Helping health-minded, self-empowered women finally end their life long digestive issues by finding the missing pieces to their health puzzle so they can feel vibrant again.

Each episode features conversations with local natural health experts on the Space and Treasure Coast helping you to make lifestyle choices to enhance your wellbeing. See ad, page 39.

PRP & STEM CELL THERAPY SIKORA INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE 1255 37th St, Ste B Vero Beach, 772-228-6882 SikoraMedical.com Holistic regenerative medicine using PRP (platelet rich plasma) for arthritis, tendinitis, aesthetics (face and skin rejuvenation aka “Vampire Facial”) and hair regeneration. Enhance sexual health with PRP, bioidentical hormones, shockwave therapy, and peptides. IV vitamin and NAD therapy to reverse aging. Stem cell Therapy, Exosomes, Shockwave, acupuncture, Perineural injections for osteoarthritis and musculoskeletal pain.

PERSONAL CHEF RECIPES WITH PERKS Debi Perks, Nutritionist Brevard county, 321-372-4037 RecipesWithPerks@gmail.com Personalized weekly prepared meals made from scratch. Flexible plans include meal planning, shopping, cooking and cleaning.

Special diets welcome. 95% organic sustainably sourced ingredients.

PET SUPPLIES: NATURAL NATURAL PET SPECIALTY SHOP

PSYCHICS & MEDIUMS BETH LYNCH, MEDIUM, AUTHOR Intuitive Counselor, Educator 888-271-4487, InnerLight444@gmail.com linktr.ee/bethlynchmedium444 Spiritual Medium, Meditation Teacher & Author. Graduate of Arthur Fords School of Mediumship; Mark Irelands Prestigious Medium Certified, and 25 years’ experience teaching Spiritual principals for healing.

TESS, THE TREASURE COAST MEDIUM

2255 Wickham Rd, Ste 103 Melbourne, 321-259-3005 NaturalPetSpecialtyShop.com

Intuitive Medium, Reiki Master, Past Life Regressions By appointment: 772-200-0016 TessTheHealer@gmail.com TreasureCoastMedium.com

Featuring: grain-free, high-quality protein, raw & organic pet foods, treats, supplements, homeopathic and herbal remedies, chemical-free grooming products, natural flea & tick supplies and much more.

Are you grieving the loss of a loved one and need closure? Did you miss the chance to say ‘Goodbye’? Or are you in need of divine guidance about your career, love life, or finances? Allow the Angels to help you make the right decisions. Learn how to cultivate your own intuition through classes offered in spiritual development.

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VERA GABRIEAL Locally in Stuart & Virtual 954-793-4444 ThePsychicCrystal@gmail.com Offering Psychic Readings, Spiritual Counseling, Emotional Healing, Life Path Readings, Spirit Guide Connection, Past Life Regression, Intuitive and Psychic Development Training. Certified at 99.8% accuracy. See ad, page 24.

SPIRITUALITY UNITY OF FORT PIERCE 3414 Sunrise Blvd.

Fort Pierce, 772-461-2272 UnityOfFortPierce.com A positive, practical approach to living life on Purpose. Services 10 a.m. in our sanctuary (social distancing & masks). Facebook livestream at Facebook.com/Unity.FortPierce. See ad, page 41.

QI-GONG THE CLOUDWALKER PLACE Serving Treasure Coast, Vero Beach In person & virtual, 772-453-6449 TheCloudWalker.com Classes in person/online: qigong, Tai Chi, self-defense. Instructor certification, distance healing, acupressure. Rare therapeutic qigong forms for COPD, immune system deficiencies, anxiety disorders, parkinsonism, diabetes and CVA.

UNITY SPIRITUAL CENTER OF VERO BEACH 950 43rd Ave Vero Beach, 772-562-1133 UnityOfVero.org A positive path for spiritual loving! We offer empowering Sunday services, Sunday school, spiritual and personal development classes, support groups, an outdoor pavilion, and an inviting labyrinth.

REGENERATIVE MEDICINE DALY INTEGRATED MEDICAL GROUP, LLC 2708 Garden St Titusville, 321-267-4324 DalyIMG.com

If you are suffering from knee pain, shoulder pain, sciatica, etc., we offer several therapies as alternatives to surgery or pain killers. We are a fullservice wellness clinic.

REIKI BETH VARGAS HEALING, LLC 1789 Old Dixie Hwy Vero Beach, 772-538-6211 BethVargasHealing.com Usui/Tibetan/Karuna Reiki Master Teacher, Certified Angelologist and Mesa Carrier, Angel Healing Therapist/ Reader and Teacher offers Healing, Spiritual Counseling, Cord Cutting, Divine Soul Readings and more. Helping you move into alignment with your divinity. Find your purpose.

SOUND HEALING CERTIFIED SOUND PRACTITIONER Deena Rahill, 786-488-7782 825 NE Ocean Blvd, Stuart SoundVibration.net

Experience a blissful journey of sound, lights and vibration. Gongs, drums, chimes, and singing bowls can alter brainwave frequencies and allow for healing.

Group or private sessions available.

THERMOGRAPHY SPACE COAST THERMOGRAPHY Dr. Kristen Barry Rockledge/Suntree, 321-574-9014 SpaceCoastThermography.com FDA approved radiation-free Breast and Full Body Screenings. Highest quality images in Brevard County. MD report and all images (4-ways) included. Affordable and Grants available.

STUART THERMOGRAPHY Dr. Steven Zanfini Stuart, 772-781-5353 CompleteCareTC.com Finest thermal screening available on the Treasure Coast since 2001. Manage breast health with Thermal breast screening providing insight into ways of staying healthy and not just detecting disease or dysfunction. Upper body and full body screening also available. Offering affordable screening packages including reports, images, and optional flash drive. See ad, page 19.

VETERINARIAN DR. MATT PARKER, DVM, CVA, CVMMP, VMRT Holistic Veterinary House-Calls Stuart, Palm City, Hobe Sound & Jupiter DrMattParker.com Vet@DrMattParker.com House-Call Dog & Cat WholeFoods Nutrition, Herbs, Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Massage, Rehab Exercises, Energy-Healing, Routine & Specialty Labs & Diagnostics, Western Medications when needed, Vaccine Titers.

WELLNESS CENTER BREVARD ACUPUNCTURE & INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE 1978 US 1 #107 Rockledge, 321-802-1046 BrevardAIM.com Our unique Holistic approach combines Acupuncture, Therapeutic Massage, Nutrition & Supplementation, and Detoxification medicine to reduce inflammation, restore health and treat illnesses. Find your balance.

YOGA HATHA YOGA WITH MARILYN Pelican Beach Clubhouse 1495 Highway A1A Satellite Beach, 321-773-6458 Balance your Body, Mind & Spirit with Hatha Yoga.

Gentle, guided yoga postures with Stretching, Deep Breathing, and Relaxation. $5 per class through Satellite Recreation Department. See ad, page 11.

JUST BREATHE AERIALS 270 NW Peacock Blvd, Ste 112 Port St. Lucie, 772-877-2122 JustBreatheAerials.com Offering traditional and AntiGravity yoga. Whether in a hammock or on a mat, join us for a Restorative, Pilates, Vinyasa or Gentle class. Yoga Teacher Training. See ad, page 7.

THERMOGRAPHY OF BREVARD Melbourne, Merritt Island, Vero Beach 321-312-0363 ThermographyofBrevard.com Thermography sees inflammation in the body, early detection of breast disease, dysfunction of heart, lungs, digestive system, colon, thyroid, vascular system, muscles, joints and more.

See ad, page 16.

DIRECTORY Find local businesses with ease at mynaturalawakenings.com/businesses

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Utilize the Power of Regenerative Medicine to

Restore Health Naturally!

Dean Wellness Institute has been serving Vero Beach, Florida, and the surrounding areas for over 20 years. We work closely with our patients to improve their quality of life as they age. Our focus is getting the root cause of health issues, rather than treating just the symptom. We provide the most up-to-date information in an integrative manner that empowers each patient to be their healthiest.

Services Offered:

• Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy for Men and Women • Body Contouring with Emsculpt Neo • Aesthetic Treatments u PDO

Threads, ThermiSmooth, PRP, Facials, Botox/Dysport, Fillers

• PRP Therapies (including Hair Restoration)

Melissa Dean, MD, MMB Anti-Aging Medicine Master’s Metabolic Medicine

• Preventative Medicine

• Advanced Laboratory Testing

• IV Wellness Therapy

• Sexual Health and Wellness u O-Shot/P-Shot,

Emsella, ThermiVA

Gift Certificates Available Catherine Cheries, P.A.

772-567-1500 • 1345 36th St, Suite B • Vero Beach, FL 32960 • DeanWellnessInstitute.com