EE R F
HEALTHY
LIVING
HEALTHY
PLANET
A HOME THAT HEALS Cultivating Peace and Harmony
PLANET RESCUE
Grassroots Actions Combat Climate Crisis
FLOWER POWER Drink to Health
With Floral Libations
EASING WHAT HURTS How to Move Through
April 2020 | Palm Beach Edition | napalmbeach.com
Chronic Pain
Amazing Farm Estate for Sale
Jupiter Florida
Need a great deal on an extra large 4 building estate with room to roam? Just listed: Large Lodge Like Country Estate with 4 Buildings , lush landscaping and majestic Oak trees with lots of parking and extra large pond-lake with dock including: Main house: 5 large bedrooms all with walk-in closets, 4 baths, 2 fireplaces, 2 laundry rooms, media room, large Den, large living room dining room with water views, marble, 24 ft Alpine ceilings; Guest House: 2 bedrooms, 1 large bath, kitchen with eat-up counter, fireplace and Alpine ceiling, lake view with separate driveway and parking; Cabana Gym: Large fully equipped cabana workout facility located off the solar heated pool, hot tub and outdoor kitchen, with dance floor, aerial yoga pole, treadmill, weight station, and more with large bathroom with shower and 2 dressing rooms; Barn: 6 stall barn with office, large tack room, running water in all stalls, loft, equestrian shower area, convenient horse trailer parking; Covered Outdoor Kitchen: With gas burners, gas grill, sink, outdoor ceiling fans; Also on grounds large fenced dog run or other animals... Horse trail nearby and Riverbend park trails...
Hurry won't last at this price $925,000 Call Doug Martin for more information on
561-318-1844 or 561-339-3299
2
Palm Beach Edition
napalmbeach.com
Green Careers Start Here Classes Start May 10th
CLASSES START MAY 10TH, 2020 BACHELOR’S • • • • •
Alternative Medicine Marine Resources Management Environmental Policy Land & Energy Alternative & Renewable Energy
MASTER’S
• Public Health Administration Concentrations in: Complementary and Alternative Medicine Functional Nutrition
EVERGLADESUNIVERSITY.EDU
BOCA RATON • MIAMI • ORLANDO • TAMPA • SARASOTA • ONLINE Everglades University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
April 2020
3
Hormones Imbalanced? If you or someone you know is experiencing any of these symptoms, chances are Hormone Pellet Therapy is the solution.
Checklist:
Difficulty Sleeping at Night Lack of Energy and Fatigue During the Day Reduced Mental Focus and Memory Moody, Anxious or Depressed Weight Gain including Increased Fat Around Mid-Section Inability to Lose Weight Regardless of Healthy Diet and Exercise Decreased Muscle Strength Muscle and/or Joint Pain Reduced Sexual Desire and Performance
HEALTHY LIVING HEALTHY PLANET
PALM BEACH EDITION PUBLISHER Leah Louise Patton DISTRIBUTION & BUSINESS MANAGER admin@napalmbeach.com ADVERTISING 561-626-5584 • Text: 561-602-2630 EDITORIAL BOARD Director: Clifton M. Patton, Jr., M.D. William Stager, M.S., D.O. Leah Patton John Burke Mishal Bond editorial@napalmbeach.com DESIGN & PRODUCTION Tammy Fazio Beverley Holmes Haley Natalle Patton
Learn More About Hormone Balance Presented By:
Merna Matilsky, M.D.
Manage Stress, Increase Personal Immunity
Call for Appointment Please RSVP at (561) 994-2007
DIGITAL DESIGN & PRODUCTION DIGITAL ADVERTISING & VIDEO ADS WEBSITE MAINTENANCE John Burke: 561-626-5584 CALENDAR & CLASSIFIED EDITOR ONLINE CALENDAR calendar@napalmbeach.com classifiededitor@napalmbeach.com ADVERTISING IN PALM BEACH COUNTY admin@napalmbeach.com MULTIPLE MARKET ADVERTISING Susan Wood: 954-630-1610
Learn about Cannabis CBD & Medical Marijuana –
Are These Appropriate Treatments For Me?
Learn about natural, non-pharmaceutical approaches to health and wellness.
CALL NOW
www.bocamed.com www.facebook.com/bocaimaginewellness 2900 N. Military Trail, Suite 245 in Boca Raton
561-994-2007
4
Palm Beach Edition
napalmbeach.com
12876 154th Road N., Jupiter, FL 33478 Phone: 561-626-5584 • Text: 561-602-2630 Local Website: www.napalmbeach.com Email Display Ads to: admin@napalmbeach.com SUBSCRIPTIONS Subscriptions are available by sending $25 (for 12 issues) to the above address. © 2020 by Natural Awakenings. All rights reserved. Although some parts of this publication may be reproduced and reprinted, we require that prior permission be obtained in writing. Natural Awakenings is a free publication distributed locally and is supported by our advertisers. Please call to find a location near you or if you would like copies placed at your business. We do not necessarily endorse the views expressed in the articles and advertisements, nor are we responsible for the products and services advertised. Check with a healthcare professional regarding the appropriate use of any treatment.
Natural Awakenings Magazine is ranked 5th Nationally in CISION’S® 2016 Top 10 Health & Fitness Magazines
Natural Awakenings is printed on recycled newsprint with soy-based ink.
Contents
Natural Awakenings is a family of more than 70 healthy living magazines celebrating 25 years of providing the communities we serve with the tools and resources we all need to lead healthier lives on a healthy planet.
20
20 PLANET RESCUE
24
Grassroots Strategies Combat Climate Crisis
24 CLIMATE
WARRIORS UNITE A Call to Action
26 FLOWER POWER
Botanical Libations Pack Healthy Punch
29 MAKING LUCK
An Intentional Path to Good Fortune
30 MOVING THROUGH
26
CHRONIC PAIN
How Exercise Can Heal What Hurts
32 HEALTHY HOME, HEALTHY KIDS
How to Keep Them Safe
ADVERTISING & SUBMISSIONS HOW TO ADVERTISE To advertise with Natural Awakenings or to request a media kit, please contact us at 561-626-5584 or visit www.napalmbeach.com or text 561-602-2630. Deadline for ads: the 17th of the month. EDITORIAL SUBMISSIONS Email articles, news items and ideas to: editorial@napalmbeach.com. Deadline for editorial: the 15th of the month. CALENDAR SUBMISSIONS Email Calendar Events to: calendar@napalmbeach.com. Payment must accompany submission. Deadline for calendar: the 15th of the month. ALL ADVERTISING QUESTIONS Call: 561-626-5584 • Text: 561-602-2630 Email: admin@napalmbeach.com REGIONAL MARKETS Advertise your products or services in multiple markets! Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp. is a growing franchised family of locally owned magazines serving communities since 1994. To place your ad in other markets call 954-630-1610. For franchising opportunities call 239-530-1377 or visit NaturalAwakenings.com.
34 BRIGIT STRAWBRIDGE HOWARD
on Rediscovering Nature
36 A HOME THAT HEALS
38
Creating a Nurturing Space
38 ACUPUNCTURE FOR ANIMALS
Needles Work Wonders on Pets
DEPARTMENTS 8 news briefs 14 health briefs 16 global briefs 18 eco tip 24 green living 26 conscious
eating
30 fit body 32 healthy kids 36 healing ways 38 natural pet 42 calendar 45 classifieds 46 resource guide April 2020
5
letter from the publisher
Dear Natural Awakenings Palm Beach County Family, All of us are very aware and concerned about the potential impacts of Covid-19 on our community and our families. Most companies and organizations have published the various steps they are taking to respond . To some it may seem to be too much and to others not enough. Many of us enjoy lessons, exercise clinics, and seminars as part of our monthly routine that are now being cancelled due to Covid 19. Many institutions are limiting access to their facilities and taking the actions they feel are best for everyone's health and wellness. This is frightening for many reasons and engenders fear of possible community economic collapse and personal depression. I would like to focus on the things we do know right now because sharing positivity is a powerful immunity booster and depression preventer. •
We live in a great community and country.
•
Collectively we can mitigate the spread of this virus if we stay tuned in, follow health advisories, and use common sense. It is best to err on the side of caution for the sake of everyone's health.
•
•
•
Our economy is strong and interest rates are at historical lows. So while we, along with our nation's finest health experts, vigilantly work to get this virus under control we should continue to support each other with our routine mercantile and shopping activities and seek restorative physical, mental and emotional experts to help us through this pandemic. Technology will allow us to meet electronically for classes and seminars. We are encouraging our advertisers to submit their “online events” with clear instructions. With common sense, kindness and patience we will get through this.
I encourage everyone to obtain facts directly from our amazing CDC. I wish to express the sincere gratitude that Natural Awakenings Palm Beach County and our publishers nationwide have for the First Responders and Healthcare Workers who are on the front lines dealing with emergencies both regular and Corona-caused. Our thoughts and prayers are with our community. May this crisis be over soon. Blessings,
Palm Beach Edition
From washing your hands to staying home when you are sick, there are simple things that can be done to help keep yourself and others healthy: • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds • If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol • Try not to touch your eyes, nose or mouth • Stay home when you're sick • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue and throw the tissue in the trash immediately • Avoid close contact with people who are sick • Put distance between yourself and other people if COVID-19 is spreading in your community Track Your Location The CDC has created a tool for monitoring the activity in your area. This useful tracker shows state-specific statistics to help you stay on top of the outbreak. www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019ncov/cases-updates/cases-in-us.html
Leah Lou Patton 6
TIPS FOR STAYING HEALTHY
napalmbeach.com
Smudge in Spray • Medical Grade Essential Oils • Wide Range of Incense • Crystals & Gemstones Galore Body Care & Bach Flower Essences • Angels, Fairies & Mermaids • Feng Shui Supplies • Salt Lamps Books • Peaceful Music CDs • Spoken Audio & Guided Meditation CDs • Sage & Resin Incense • Candles
NEW FROM THE CRYSTAL GARDEN
Stay Cool, Calm, and Collected
Join us online! Master Course Gemstones to Create Your Reality Learn how to use crystals to create your reality including information on Chakras, Energy Healing, Manifesting, Prosperity, Psychic Abilities and much more. The Master Class Series features 10 recorded webcasts each lasting 60 – 90 minutes.
$197 AcademyoftheSpiritualArts.com
Calm Spray this mist and breathe deeply knowing all is well.
Serenity Mist
Nag Champa Spray & Oil
Smells like our store! Spray this mist to establish a sense of tranquility and peace.
Inhale this fragrance oil or spray to quiet your mind in preparation for meditation.
Check out TheCrystalGarden.com/calendar for more virtual pop-ups From the creator of
Smudge in Spray
2610 North Federal Highway in Boynton Beach • 561-369-2836 info@TheCrystalGarden.com • www.TheCrystalGarden.com
April 2020
7
news briefs
Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge 561. 767.0371 www.glistensalon.com
The Best Part About Professional Organic Hair Color is
WHAT’S LEFT OUT ! • • • • • • • • •
No No No No No No No No No
ammonia Fumes Burn or Itch Damage plastics Sulphates Parabens Animal Testing Animal Products
Horseback Riding on Levees
A
pproximately 36 miles of trails are now open for horseback riders to see and enjoy the wildlife and unique landscapes of the Refuge. Horseback riding is allowed on the open portions of the perimeter levees (L-39 and L-40 only), terminating south of the S-6 and S-362 water control structures. Visitors may park and access horseback riding trails from the Lee Road boat ramp at the Headquarters entrance in Boynton Beach or from the Loxahatchee Road boat ramp at the Hillsboro entrance in Boca Raton. Some modifications are still needed for gates, so a visit to the Refuge is recommended before you bring your horse. Riders are urged to use extreme caution when navigating gates until the gates are modified for horse use. Please note: Horseback riders will be sharing multi-use trails with hikers, bicyclists, pet walkers, vehicles, and other horseback riders. Horseback riders must yield to vehicular traffic. Perimeter levee trails are flat with crushed gravel and shell-rock levees. Manure containment bags are required for all horses. Groups of five or more horses will need to obtain a Special Use Permit from the administrative office. For more information go to: www.fws.gov/refuge/ARM_Loxahatchee/visit/visitor_activities/horseback_riding.html
New Clients Special
530 NE 2nd St, Delray Beach, FL 33483
$25 OFF
W/Color & Finish Service
561.767.0371
www.glistensalon.com
First and Best Organic Salon celebrating 12 years in Delray Beach 14545 S. Military Trail, Delray Beach, Fl 33484 Phenix Salon Suites, Suite 102 NW Corner Atlantic Ave/ Military Trail
8
ng di n r a St tise ng er Lo adv
Palm Beach Edition
napalmbeach.com
How to Strengthen Your Immune System to Stay Healthy
W
ith all the noise about the spread of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, how do you keep yourself, your family and your community healthy? Most importantly stay calm and use your common sense. Do your research using reliable sources, like the CDC and local health authorities. Know that the vast majority of people who get the virus will be fine. And, if you’re in a high-risk group, follow all of the CDC’s and local authority directives to minimize your risk of exposure, and get treated immediately if you develop any symptoms. Whatever your age or physical condition your first defense is to bolster your immune system. Here are some ways to strengthen your immune response naturally: Get enough sleep - Inadequate sleep weakens your immune system. For most people 7 to 8 hours a night is restorative. Eat healthy - a diet rich in fruits and vegetables helps your body’s defenses. And grandma was right! Research shows that chicken soup helps to reduce congestion. Alkalinize - keeping your internal environment on the alkaline side of the pH scale helps to defend against flu virus and colds. Among the best foods to help your body stay alkaline are citrus fruits, especially lemons, and dark green vegetables. Although citrus fruits are acidic, they create an alkaline response in your body. Start each day with some fresh lemon juice in water to help you “alkalinize.” Exercise sensibly - regular exercise has been shown to boost your immune system. Don’t overdo it, though. Over-stressing your body
actually weakens your immune response. Find ways to relax and minimize stress - stress weakens your immune system and, if allowed to linger, leaves your body open to illness and disease. Medical research, case studies and client testimonials demonstrate the power of reflexology to relieve stress, improve energy and boost your immune system. Reflexology is profoundly relaxing, and has been shown to improve many health conditions including cold and flu, chronic pain, blood pressure, insomnia, headaches, PMS, pregnancy, menopause and much more. In the deeply relaxed state you will experience during a reflexology session, you are especially open to suggestion. Your mind is very powerful, so it’s a great time to visualize a sense of inner strength and good health. You might imagine a pink glow flowing through and around your body, energizing your immune system—or lymphocytes gobbling up bacteria and viruses. Take steps now to keep yourself and your family strong and healthy this spring…and beyond! Laura Norman, M.S., LMT, world-renowned Holistic Reflexologist and author of the best-selling book, Feet First: A Guide to Foot Reflexology, offers private Holistic Reflexology and Inspired Life Coaching sessions in Delray Beach and Holistic Reflexology Certification Training Programs in Boynton Beach starting May 16th (see our ad for complete class schedule). Educational DVDs in Foot, Hand and Face Reflexology and natural aromatherapy products for the hands, feet and face are available.
Laura Norman Reflexology Training Programs Professional Foot, Hand, Ear & Face Reflexology Certifications Boynton Beach ☯ Approved FLA LMT • NCBTMB Continuing Education Provider Private Reflexology Sessions • FREE Introduction to Reflexology Training Webinar Make a Difference ☯ Become a Certified Reflexologist ☯ Register
1 Gain the skills to help your friends,
family and clients put their physical and emotional issues behind them.
2 Earn additional income, full or part-time. 3 Have the freedom to make your own schedule. 4 Travel light...your hands are the only tools you’ll need.
Healthcare Pro? Earn CEs + add services Qualify for *NEW* NCBTMB Reflexology Specialty Certificate Exam
FREE Introduction to Training Webinar
April 7 or April 21 or May 6 8pm-9pm - Register Online
FOOT REFLEXOLOGY CERTIFICATION
Be the Person They Can’t Wait to See
Online
Foot & Hand Reflexology
May 16-17, 2020 (Sat-Sun • 16 CE Hours)
Foot Reflexology Certif Part 1 July 17-19, 2020 (Fri-Sun • 24 CE Hours)
Foot Reflexology Certif 2&3
Part 2: August 7-9, 2020 (Fri-Sun • 24 CE Hrs) Part 3: August 11-13, 2020 (Tues-Thur • 24 CE Hrs)
Face & Ear Reflexology Certification May 18-20, 2020 (Mon-Wed • 24 CE Hours)
Hand Reflexology Certification June 5-8, 2020 (Fri-Mon • 32 CE Hours)
Find out more at www.lauranorman.com ☯ Call 561-272-1220 April 2020
9
news briefs
cover artist
Morpheus8 Skin Renewal Treatment Available in Stuart
D
r. Deborah DeMarta is pleased to announce she is now offering aesthetic skin tightening with the Morpheus8 by Inmode. Morpheus8 is a full-body fractional treatment for skin laxity that stimulates collagen production in the underlying layers of the dermis for firmer, tighter skin. “By targeting the deeper layers of the skin, the underlying facial and body contours can be revealed for a natural anti-aging process,” says Dr. DeMarta. The most commonly treated areas include the lower face and neck. Areas of the face and body that exhibit wrinkles, discoloration or acne scarring are suitable for treatment. It can be used on all skin types and tones.
Desert Bloom Hailey E. Herrera
H
ailey E. Herrera is a watermedia artist who works in watercolor, watercolor batik, ink and acrylic. Her subject matter is drawn primarily from nature and landscapes, but she also paints subjects such as people, pets, cityscapes and images of Texas. Approaching each painting as a new dialogue and experiment with her surroundings, Herrera has enriched her creativity and artistic vision through experimentation. She is versatile in various styles, including traditional, impressionistic, stylized and abstract. Paintings by Herrera have found a home in many private and public collections, including The Frame Gallery at the Parker Astin Arts Center, The Gallery, at Round Top, and the Weiler House Fine Art Gallery, in Fort Worth. Her images are also available as canvas prints, metal prints, greeting cards and printed on home décor items. Other accomplishments by Herrera include co-authoring The Art of Painting Sea Life in Watercolor: Master techniques for painting spectacular sea animals in watercolor and illustrating The One in the Cherry Tree. See Hailey Herrera’s work at HaileyHerrera.com. 10
Palm Beach Edition
“Visible results can be seen within a few days, but typically after three weeks the most noticeable results appear. Improvements continue up to three months after treatment,” shares Dr. DeMarta. “Fractionated RF energy is a scientifically proven method to reduce wrinkles and rebuild collagen and fat. It is minimally invasive, using a matrix of micro pins to renew deeper layers of the skin with almost no patient 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 is located at 218 Atlanta Avenue in Stuart. For more information, call 772-539-9556 or visit InstituteHealthWellness.com
Fatigued? Lethargic? Stressed? Chronic stress affects adrenal function and toxicity can be an issue. Using a Functional Medicine approach, Dr. Deborah DeMarta will work with you to determine the source of your health issues.
Offering Functional Medicine solutions for: • Micronutrient Deficiencies • Autoimmune Diseases • Hormone Imbalance • Sleep Disturbances
• Anxiety • Functional Bowel Disorders
(IBS, diarrhea, gas, bloating)
• Food Allergy Testing • Colon Cancer Preventions
Mention this ad & receive a
FREE 15-minute consultation!
Anti-aging Services for skin laxity, discoloration, wrinkles, scars and more: • • • • • •
Halo Hybrid Fraction Laser Forever Young BBL Laser Morpheus8 Fractional Laser Hair Removal European Facials Body Contouring
Board Certified in General, Esthetic and Colorectal Surgery Board Certified in Anti-Aging, Functional & Regenerative Medicine Certified in Cosmetic & Medical Botox, Fillers, & Cosmetic Laser Therapy
INSTITUTE OF HEALTH & WELLNESS
218 SW Atlanta Avenue • Stuart
Located on the water in beautiful downtown Historic Stuart
Deborah A. DeMarta, MD
772-539-9556 • InstituteHealthWellness.com napalmbeach.com
Nurturing Our Immunity in a Complex World
T
here is now an interdisciplinary study/ science that now recognizes how stress effects on the nervous and glandular system impact the immune system. Psychoneuroimmunology definition is - a branch of medicine that deals with the influence of emotional states (such as stress) and nervous system activities on immune function especially in relation to the onset and progression of disease…Merriam-Webster Dictionary Everyone reacts to the worldwide Coronavirus crisis, and its personal impact on them, with heightened stress. How does this stress reduce our immunity? Under stress, the endocrine system releases adrenalin, noradrenalin, and cortisol. Cortisol disables appropriate inflammation/immune response, decreases white blood cell count and natural killer cells, Natural Killer cells are cancer cell targeted and address virally infected tissue. Robert Ader first coined the term in 1975, Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture have recognized the connection for millennia. Many of my patients show palpable pulse observations that reflect stress on the system in elevated sympathetic autonomic nervous system (including adrenal stimulation). One pulse form reflects in “Liver Qi Constraint” which shows tightness over the lower right thorax below the right shoulder
blade, or congestion where the ribs transition to the abdomen. These are one common reflection set of stress and their viscerosomatic reflections in our bodies. The viscera are our organs and the soma is the muscles sharing nerve loops in the muscles and tissue above those organs. Do you consider any of the following occasional luxury experiences that you try to fit into a hectic schedule? • A good night’s sleep • Yoga • Relaxing, Professional Facial • Acupuncture, Massage • Meditation, Prayer, Intentional Breathing • A Healthy Meal at home with your family at the table It has been my experience that a set of treatments (e.g. acupuncture/MagnaPuncture™) that surrender your body-mind to a safe healing space create new awareness and may even make your own health and relaxation practices more effective. It is also worth noting that in Chinese Medicine, in an elemental model the Earth of the Stomach/ Spleen is the ‘mother’ (generational precursor) of the Metal of the Lung/Large Intestine. The
Acupuncture Massage
Metal element is the domain of the Wei Qi, akin to the immune system. Eating lots of sweets can ‘burden’ the Earth and weaken its ability to support the Metal element of the immune system for instance. Rich foods/meals can temporarily de-orchestrate the Earth element’s support of the Metal Immune Wei Qi. So, if our poor dietary choices become a constant, we disable a support mechanism for the immune system. There is another Chinese physiological model where the Gu Qi of the Stomach and Spleen (energy yielded from food) is passed up the Lungs to convert to Zhong Qi via our breathing, where the breath disseminates energy throughout the body. To circle back to our original theme about stress, we typically will lose proper posture and short-breathe during stress. This hampers our overall energy to all our physiological systems including the immune system. One way we can nurture our immune systems is by making time for stress-busting self-practices. We can also work with credible health-care bodymind practitioners and facilitators to get us into a healing space and time that we can carry away from the sessions. With respect and best wishes, Dr. Greg Bartosiewicz (AP2305). Absolute Wellness Spa, Qimasterz@ bellsouth.net, (561) 676-8263 (direct cell)
MagnaPunctureTM*
Bio-Electric DDS
Massage/Acupuncture
Fusions
NAET
Advanced Acupuncture & Energy Medicine at:
See the Visual Evidence of Our Acupuncture Results Neck Injury/Asthma/Stress Symptoms on Left Show Pooled Red Pre Treatment: Shift to Major Symptom Relief as Blue & Green Flow Post Treatment
Magnapuncture & BioField Viewer $99 BioElectric DDS Intro Session $69
SAVE the DATE: Human BioField Workshop
75 min Intro Fusion Acu-Massage $69
Sunday, May 3 with Dr. Thornton Streeter, RSVP
Expires 4/7/2020
6650 W Indiantown Rd., Jupiter, FL 33458 qimasterz@bellsouth.net
(561) 254-7572
absolutewellnessspa.com April 2020 11
news briefs
Palm Beach Outlets Announces May 2020 Opening Of Aerie
P
alm Beach Outlets (PalmBeachOutlets.com) has announced the May opening of Aerie, one of the fastest growing brands in the apparel industry. Aerie is committed to creating exceptional merchandise collections while positively influencing the way women see themselves and treat others. The store offers intimates, apparel, activewear and swimwear with every piece designed for comfort. The Aerie brand promotes body positivity, empowerment, and confidence. “Palm Beach Outlets is thrilled to announce the May opening of Aerie, a brand that is admired for its commitment to providing quality apparel options that are fashionable and comfortable,” says Trina Holmsted, Palm Beach Outlets Marketing Director. “The #AerieREAL movement is all about making women feeling good about themselves, inside and out,” she adds. Aerie Aerie is a lifestyle brand offering intimates, apparel, activewear and swim collections. With the #AerieREAL™ movement, Aerie celebrates its community by advocating for body positivity and the empowerment of all women. Aerie believes in inspiring customers to love their real selves, inside and out. Retouching-free since 2014. Visit Aerie.com to learn more. Let the Real You Shine®. Palm Beach Outlets Palm Beach Outlets features over 100 stores including brand favorites Saks OFF 5TH, Polo Ralph Lauren, kate spade new york, Coach, Stuart Weitzman, Ann Taylor Factory Store, Banana Republic Factory Store, Brooks Brothers Factory Store, Calvin Klein, Cole Haan Outlet, GUESS Factory, J.Crew Factory, Nautica, Nike Factory Store, Talbots, Tommy Hilfiger, True Religion, Under Armour Factory House, and Vera Bradley Factory Outlet Store. Located immediately off Interstate 95 on Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Outlets is the only outlet shopping center within a 55-mile radius and is one of the region’s most visited shopping destinations. The center serves the shopping needs of millions of residents and over 8 million annual visitors to Palm Beach County. For more information, visit PalmBeachOutlets.com.
12
Palm Beach Edition
napalmbeach.com
news briefs
Change Your Music Change Your Health
M
usic is part of our soul, so during this time of uncertainty, isolation and quarantines, change your music and change your health. In ancient times, the use of sound healing was a highly developed spiritual science based upon an understanding that sound was the original vibration. The world is sound, and everything is in a state of vibration. From electrons spinning around the nucleus of an atom, to planets in distant galaxies orbiting around stars, the entire universe is in motion and thus producing sound. A local company, Good Vibrations Music, in the business of making frequency infused music for the last 10 years, went to work on their new album, Viral Defense; this album helps support your respiratory system, boosts your immune system and protects against viruses. This soothing melody will relax your mind and body for optimal health. For the price of a gourmet cup of coffee, you can get this album which will help your entire household. Try a copy today and fill your home with Good Vibrations; download the album at: *GoodVibrationsMusicCo.com/product/viral-defense/.
“Tuning Fork Vibrational Therapy” Shop with us at "Tuning Fork Vibrational Therapy" www.thetherapeuticalternative.com/TTAEssentials/
MM#7259
April 2020 13
health briefs
Air pollution has long been linked to lung cancer, stroke and respiratory disease, and now research has found that it can lead to osteoporosis, as well. Researchers from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health studied the bone mass and density of 3,717 people living in villages near Hyderabad, India. These were compared to fine particulate air pollution levels, which averaged more than three times the recommendations of the World Health Organization. The researchers also surveyed in-home cooking over wood, coal and other biomass sources. The results showed that exposure to ambient air pollution was associated with lower levels of bone mass, and that cooking over fires did not have that effect. “Inhalation of polluting particles could lead to bone mass loss through the oxidative stress and inflammation caused by air pollution,” says lead author Otavio T. Ranzani. 14
Palm Beach Edition
napalmbeach.com
Grape seed extract, an antioxidant-rich supplement that is a byproduct of the wine and juice industry, significantly improves both total and LDL cholesterol levels and triglyceride levels, and lowers markers of inflammation, concludes a meta-review of 15 randomized trials in the journal Phytotherapy Research. Researchers from Iran, Canada and Croatia concluded that the popular extract also improves fasting glucose levels, but has little effect on HbA1c or HDL cholesterol levels.
Try Pine Bark to Improve Erectile Function and Cholesterol Erectile dysfunction, an early diabetic indicator, responds to treatment with pine bark extract, Slovakian researchers report. They tested 53 diabetic and non-diabetic patients with erectile dysfunction, giving half of them the extract (marketed as Pycnogenol) and the other half a placebo for three months. The pine bark extract improved erectile function by 45 percent in the diabetes group and 22 percent in the nondiabetes group. It also lowered LDL cholesterol by 21 percent and reduced blood sugar levels in the diabetes group.
Antonio Guillem/Shutterstock.com
Breathe Cleaner Air to Help Bone Health
Consume Grape Seed Extract to Improve Cholesterol and Lower Inflammation
Quang Ho/Shutterstock.com
Echinacea extract may be helpful for situation-induced anxiety, indicates a new study from Hungary’s Institute of Experimental Medicine, in Budapest. The researchers tested 64 middle-aged people that had scored high on the State Trait Anxiety Inventory. They were given either 80 milligrams Echinacea angustifolia root extract or a placebo every day for seven days, followed by a three-week washout period during which no pills were taken. Those taking the echinacea started experiencing less anxiety than the placebo-takers by day seven, and scored significantly lower in “state anxiety”, marked by arousal connected to specific dangers or threats. Measures of “trait anxiety”, in which anxiety is an ongoing personal characteristic, improved slightly compared to the placebo group. Improvements were maintained even during the washout period.
Gamzova Olga/Shutterstock.com
Take Echinacea to Reduce Anxiety
Gamzova Olga/Shutterstock.com
Patient Testimonial: How Removing My Root Canals Changed My Life! Years of bladder issues — gone Interview by Massiel with Donna, a patient of Dr. Yolanda Cintron
M
assiel: Hi Donna, so tell me exactly what medical issues you were experiencing before Dr. Cintron treated you. Donna: A year prior to seeing Dr. Cintron, in September of 2018, I wound up with a urinary tract infection (UTI) and I took a round of antibiotics. In November of 2018, I had another one, more antibiotics. Then, in August of 2019, I had the third UTI.
Quang Ho/Shutterstock.com
Antonio Guillem/Shutterstock.com
Other than the UTI, the frequency of having to use the restroom was astronomical; I counted I had used the restroom 14 times, almost every day. I couldn’t sleep through the night; I used the restroom about three to four times in the night. I was praying about my bladder healing and praying for a miracle. One day, sitting home, I decided to put Netflix on; I love documentaries so I put on the Root Cause movie and this was in January 2019. I highly recommend anyone with teeth to watch it. It is even funny at times. I knew immediately that the Lord was showing me something that had to do with my health. I knew that God wanted me to do something about the root canals in my mouth. I didn’t know that it was my bladder being affected by the root canals, but I immediately went to the computer and Dr. Cintron came up; I made an appointment for that same month. When I finally decided to make it in, it was August 27, and that’s when I was on natural supplements and probiotics to get rid of the third UTI and I did (but it never helped my frequency of using the restroom 14 to 15 times a day). On the day of the appointment,
all the information Dr. Cintron shared with me made absolute sense. I accepted treatment and got it done; I wish I did it before in January and spared myself from pain and suffering. Now we’re post-op five months since the removal of the two teeth. About a month after the teeth were removed, I noticed a significant improvement. I have no frequency; I sleep through the night. I went to a dance party the other night and danced the whole night. I go to the bathroom like a normal person; I can shop now without having to find the nearest bathroom. Now, I know in hindsight, God showed me that video to take care of these two root canal teeth that were directly connected to my bladder. Massiel: All teeth are connected to different organs. The teeth we removed are the two lower front teeth #24 and #25 and they are on the meridians of the kidney and the bladder, urinary tract and ovaries and on men it is the prostate. Donna: When I asked for a healing of my bladder, I got it by taking out the infected root canal teeth. I didn’t know too much about the meridians but now I’m more than sure that my UTIs and the frequency had to do with the teeth we removed. I’m so thankful. As far as the bladder goes, I’m so happy to say that I’m 100 percent cured. I can’t thank Dr. Cintron enough. This has totally changed my life.
Massiel: Thank you, Donna, for sharing your story to help others! Don’t be too busy or distracted to take action and responsibility for your health. We are living lives so full of activity that sometimes we forget the basic and most important things. In 2020, let’s make our health a priority: your health is your wealth. Take action. Call us today; use code #NAAPRIL20 for $100 off your new patient consultation exam and X-rays. For more information or to book an appointment, visit GoNaturalDentistry.com or call 954-938-4599; we will take care of your needs and partner with you to achieve optimal health. Love, Dr. Yolie DrYolie.com
Advertorial ~ International Center for Dental Excellence 2021 E. Commercial Blvd., Suite 208, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 • 954-938-4599 April 2020 15
global briefs Markus Mainka/Shutterstock.com
Coal Costs
Closing Plants Saves Lives and Crops
Biodegradable Cooler Keeps Food Cold and Dry
The ice chests we haul to picnics are typically made of Styrofoam, Dow Chemical’s trademarked name for extruded polystyrene, but it is a highly flammable source of greenhouse gases that animals can mistake for food and won’t degrade for hundreds of years, leading thousands of landfills to ban it. Now, Igloo, the top global cooler maker, has introduced a new, less-destructive alternative made out of paraffin wax and recycled tree pulp called Recool. The 16-quart, waterresistant cooler, sold at REI and other stores, keeps 75 pounds of contents ice-cold for up to 12 hours and goes up to five days without leaking water. The coolers can be stored and reused many times and then recycled, composted or used as a dry storage container. It’s also less likely to break or chip than Styrofoam. 16
Palm Beach Edition
napalmbeach.com
Hot Spots
Climate Change City Index for 2050
Temperature changes, water shortages and rising sea levels will impact some of the world’s most populous cities during the next 30 years. Apartment rental hub Nestpick.com commissioned researchers to comb through data and determine how the ongoing climate shift could impact specific cities to help people choose where to live and add to the debate about procedures that can be put in place to ensure the longevity and livability of cities. Bangkok faces the highest risk of flooding from rising sea levels and a projected temperature increase of 3° F. Nairobi may move from a temperate humid warm summer climate to a tropical-type savanna wet summer climate due to rising temperatures. The demand for water is projected to be double the supply in Melbourne. Ho Chi Minh City and Amsterdam are also very high on the list.
SOMKKU/Shutterstock.com
A new law bans popular plastic bags in the Mexican capital, and grocery stores are poised to sell reusable synthetic fiber bags. The same law will ban handing out plastic straws, spoons, coffee capsules and other singleuse items by 2021. Claudia Hernández, the city’s director of environmental awareness, says, “We are finding that people are returning to baskets, to cucuruchos [cone-shaped rolls of paper].” The old ways are present in other aspects, too. Many residents still use wheeled, folding shopping baskets and some vendors still measure out bulk goods in discarded sardine cans. Grocery stores that give out plastic bags will be fined, so most will opt for reusable shopping bags made of thick plastic fiber for about 75 cents. For hygienic reasons, the law leaves the door open to using plastic bags for such items as perishable deli meats or cheese.
SHTRAUS DMYTRO/Shutterstock.com
Mexicans Return to Old Ways After Ban
Africa Studio/Shutterstock.com
Cool Solution
Plastics Adios
IglooCoolers.com
Between 2005 and 2016, the shutdown of coal-fired plants in the U.S. saved an estimated 26,610 lives and the equivalent of around 570 million bushels of corn, soybeans and wheat, reports a new University of California at San Diego (UCSD) study published in Nature Sustainability. The coal plants were typically decommissioned as utilities transitioned from coal to natural gas for electric power generation, thus reducing particulate matter and ozone in the lower atmosphere. “When a coal-fired unit shuts down, local pollution [including particulate matter] levels drop, mortality rates drop and crop yields of major staple crops rise,” writes study author and UCSD associate professor Jennifer Ann Burney. The newer, natural-gas and coalfired units that have supplanted them are not entirely benign and deserve further study, she notes.
Roundup Redux
Nutty News
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has clarified its standards regarding organic crop container systems such as hydroponics and aquaponics, requiring that those operations stop using synthetic chemicals not approved for organic crop production in the soil underneath, as well as in containers, for three years prior to achieving certification. The clarification arose after soil-based farmers reported that hydroponics operations were spraying the soil to clear weeds with Monsanto’s glyphosate shortly before building a greenhouse and applying for quick organic certification. The World Health Organization classified glyphosate as a Group 2A carcinogen, and it is absolutely prohibited on organic farms. The Real Organic Project, a family farmer-driven organization, is lobbying for an add-on label to USDA Certified Organic to provide more transparency on whether organic crops are grown in soil or hydroponic greenhouses.
A “green” sunscreen has been synthesized from discarded cashew-nut shells by a team of scientists from South Africa, Malawi, Tanzania and Germany, reports the European Journal of Organic Chemistry. Using xylochemistry (wood chemistry), the scientists produced new aromatic compounds that show good UVA and UVB absorbance, which can protect humans, as well as polymers and coatings, from harmful rays from the sun. The research was published in the European Journal of Organic Chemistry. UV rays can lead to sunburn, premature aging and the development of lethal melanomas in humans and animals, and are also damaging to most materials, causing the discoloration of dyes and pigments, weathering, yellowing of plastics and the loss of gloss and mechanical properties.
SOMKKU/Shutterstock.com
Eco-Sunscreen Made from Cashew Shells
Unsafe Sipping
Widespread Drinking Water Contamination Found
Africa Studio/Shutterstock.com
IglooCoolers.com
SHTRAUS DMYTRO/Shutterstock.com
Markus Mainka/Shutterstock.com
Organic Standards Clarified for Hydroponics
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has found contamination of U.S. drinking water with manmade “forever chemicals” to be much worse than estimated. Miami, Philadelphia and New Orleans have some of the highest levels. Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are resistant to breaking down in the environment and some have been linked to cancer, liver damage, low birth weight and other health problems. David Andrews, a senior scientist at EWG and co-author of the report, says, “It’s nearly impossible to avoid contaminated drinking water from these chemicals.” Sources include products like Teflon, Scotchguard and firefighting foam. Only one location in the country, Meridian, Mississippi, which has 700-foot-deep wells, had no detectable PFAS, while Seattle and Tuscaloosa, Alabama, had levels below 1 part per trillion, the limit EWG recommends. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has known since at least 2001 about the problem of PFAS in drinking water, but has so far failed to set an enforceable, nationwide legal limit. April 2020 17
BIO-MERIDIAN ASSESSMENT CAN TRANSFORM YOUR HEALTH at Daphne’s Vitamins Plus, LLC A non-invasive, innovative biofeedback technology that finds imbalances and deficiencies in the body, and shows what nutrients will be effective to correct them naturally.
WHEN BALANCED, YOU WILL NOTICE • MORE ENERGY • LESS STRESS • BETTER SLEEP • FASTER HEALING / RECOVERY • MORE VITALITY AND BALANCED HORMONES
WE SPECIALISE IN
Hormones, Thyroid, Adrenals Liver and other imbalances, as well as Depression/Anxiety ADD/ADHD, Autism, Heavy Metals, Food and Environmental Sensitivities.
Join the thousands of people who have found a place that they can trust for all their vitamin and supplement needs. With a knowledgeable, caring staff and vast selection of products, we have what you need to optimize your health. We are located at: The Boardwalk @ 18th Street Plaza 6919 SW 18th Street Building 201 Suite 213 Boca Raton FL 33433
561-392-8448 18
Palm Beach Edition
napalmbeach.com
Think Outside the House Expanding Spring Cleaning
Spring cleaning traditionally heralds a new beginning, an opportunity to take stock of hearth and home and a time of renewal regardless of the season. Clearing figurative cobwebs is as important as sweeping away real ones, and while most folks focus on giving their abode a thorough airing and scrubbing, there’s plenty to tend to outside before the heat of summer sets in. Clear out potentially dead grass and leaves and other organic matter near the sides of the house to prevent termites and other insect infestations. Collect the organic matter, add in food scraps and compost it all to benefit the garden. Composting sends the nutrients of loose ingredients into the soil as a natural fertilizer. EarthEasy.com/ grow_compost.html reports it can help divert as much as 30 percent of household waste from the garbage can. Make sure to check the top and outer walls of the house. Upraised nails in a shingled roof or deteriorated shingles or gaps where plumbing vent pipes penetrate the surface—possibly due to high winds, falling branches or ice thawing in colder climes—can produce small breaks and holes for water to seep through onto tops of ceilings. That can possibly lead to mold as summer temperatures rise and water leaks into the interior of the house. OldHouseWeb.com says collars of vent pipes should be tight, as “some older [ones] can loosen over time and even some newer rubber collars crack and leak long before the shingles fail.” Also, check the gutters to make sure they are clear of packed leaves and tree branches. Don’t forget the family car, which may need its own spring cleanup. Go green with a natural soap to remove slush and grime, and then take a close look at the toll the past year has taken. Pebbles and rocks may have been kicked onto the sides of the car, resulting in small chips and abrasions of the paint from which rust might spread. The nonprofit Car Care Council (CarCare.org) recommends covering the areas as quickly as possible and if necessary to use a little clear nail polish—nontoxic, of course—as a quick fix for minor paint damage until a proper touch-up can be scheduled. Then there’s the undercarriage. Salt particles that may have been used in treating roads and highways in icy regions may be lodged into crevices which can corrode metal and functional parts. Make sure the hose sprayer also reaches these areas.
JurateBuiviene/Shutterstock.com
Vitamins Plus LLC
eco tip
JurateBuiviene/Shutterstock.com
Check Out Our NEW ROCKIN’ Location!
High Vibes are here! A Full Metaphysical Rock SHOP!
• Crystal Infused Tea Bar • Outdoor Gem Garden • Crystal Meditation Rooms • Copper Pyramid ceiling • Crystal Reiki Healing Groups
PADMASAMBHAVA BUDDHIST CENTER PADMASAMBHAVA at The Palm Beach Dharma Center BUDDHIST CENTER PADMASAMBHAVA FREE FULL MOON Event Parties
Experience a day with us!
Crystal Junkie Deerfield 819 SE. 8th Ave, Deerfield Bch.
Meditation • Discussion Groups • Bookstore • Community Events
at WEEKLY The Palm Beach Dharma Center PRACTICES SPECIAL PRACTICES & EVENTS
BUDDHIST CENTER
Meditation • Discussion Groups • Bookstore • Community Events Calm Abiding Meditation Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. at The Palm & Sundays at 10 a.m. WEEKLY PRACTICES
Remembrance Practice Friday July 27, 7:30 p.m.
Beach Dharma Center
SPECIAL PRACTICES EVENTS Meditation • Discussion Groups • Bookstore • Community&Events
Heart SutraMeditation Practice Calm Abiding Tuesdays at 7:30 WEEKLY PRACTICES Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. p.m. & Sundays at 10 a.m. Calm Abiding Meditation Ngondro Practice Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. Sat., JulySutra 7 & 21 10 a.m. & at Sundays at 10 a.m. Heart Practice Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. Heart Sutra Practice Buddha Sadhana Practice Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. Sat., July 14 at 10 a.m. Ngondro Practice Ngondro Practice Sat., July 7 & 21 10 7a.m. Sat., July & 21 at 10 a.m. White UmbrellaatPractice LEARN Sat., July 28Buddha at Practice 10 Sadhana a.m. Practice Buddha Sadhana PRACTICE Sat., July 4 14that 10 a.m. Center closed Sat., Julyis 14 at 10July a.m.
SOCIALIZE White Umbrella Practice
July 28 at 10 a.m. White UmbrellaSat., Practice is closed July 4th Sat., July 28 atCenter 10 a.m. Center is closed July 4th
NEW: Spanish Practice Remembrance “Meditación enPractice Calma” SPECIAL PRACTICES EVENTS Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. Friday July 27, 7:30&p.m. Remembrance Practice
Friday July 27, 7:30 p.m. NEW: Practice AllSpanish Good Buddha “Meditación en Calma” NEW: Spanish Practice Practice Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. “Meditación en Calma” Friday July 27, 7:30 Saturdays at 11:30 a.m.p.m.
AllAll Good GoodBuddha Buddha OPEN HOUSE Practice Practice Friday July 27, 7:30 p.m. Friday July 27,a.m. 7:30top.m. Saturdays, 12:30 1:30 p.m. OPEN HOUSE
OPEN HOUSE
Saturdays, 12:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Saturdays, 12:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
1205 N. Federal Highway N. Federal Highway Lake1205 Worth, FL 33460 Lake Worth, FL 33460
561-547-4711 561-547-4711 1205 N. Federal Highway
www.pbdc.net www.pbdc.net Lakewww.padmasambhava.org Worth, FL 33460 www.padmasambhava.org
561-547-4711
www.pbdc.net www.padmasambhava.org
How Healthy Are You-Really? Tired? Anxious, Nervous, Depressed? Indigestion, Bloating? Heartburn, GERD? Hot Flashes, Night Sweats? Trouble Sleeping? Dizzy, Lightheaded? Headaches, Sinus Congestion? IBS-D, IBS-C or Mixed? Constantly Getting Sick? Unresponsive To Treatment?
Dr. Nadia R. Malek
Chiropractic Physician Board Certified Chiropractic Internist Board Certified Nutrition
Get On The Road To Wellness! Malek Clinic for Natural Healing, LLC
Functional Medicine and Nutrition NeuroEmotional Technique-NET Applied Kinesiology (AK/QA) Dedicated To Your Health for Over 30 Years (561) 357-8495 3900 Woodlake Blvd Suite 205, Lake Worth, FL 33463 Visit our website at www.drnadiamalek.com for more information.
April 2020 19
~Josie Martin
PLANET RESCUE Grassroots Strategies Combat Climate Crisis by Julie Marshall
L
ike most kids, Azalea Morgan loves polar bears. “They’re fluffy and cute,” the 8-year-old says, and after watching a documentary on how climate change is affecting these Arctic apex predators, she badly wanted to help. Her mom, Molly Morgan, suggested she do something big, because the problem of global warming is monumental. For nearly three weeks last September, Azalea pedaled her bike alongside her mom and 9-year-old sister, Ember, setting out from their hometown of Andover, New Hampshire, en route to New York City to attend the United Nations (UN) Climate Action Summit, where Greta Thunberg and other global youth leaders marched for change. The trip was a fundraiser to put solar panels on their school and for future projects under KidsCare4PolarBears, a Facebook page that documents their ongoing efforts. 20
Palm Beach Edition
While not everyone has the time or inclination to ride 250 miles and camp— some of it in the rain—or as Thunberg did, sail across the Atlantic in a zero-emissions yacht, there are steps individuals can take to combat climate change on a grassroots level, experts say, because the crisis is undeniable, as seen most recently in the catastrophic bushfires across Australia. There are peaceful protests taking place worldwide scheduled throughout 2020 at FridaysForFuture.org and other organizations, but a growing number of individuals that want to do more are using their imaginations and creative endeavors, inspiring others to take unique action. Students at a school in Spain wrote and performed a play and illustrated a book to raise climate change awareness, while a teen from California used her artistic skills to raise thousands of dollars for wildlife. On March 28, people around the world
napalmbeach.com
participated in the World Wildlife Fund’s Earth Hour by collectively turning off lights at 8:30 p.m. while holding eco-events, and others are joining in the global treeplanting campaign of The Nature Conservancy (TNC). Reversing course may seem insurmountable, but individuals have a lot of power, says Dan Shepard, UN global communications officer: “The choices we make, the things we do, collectively matter and can have a huge impact on the world.”
Stepping Up for Biodiversity
“I wanted to inspire other kids,” Ember says of her bicycle trek for polar bears. “I love animals and they deserve to not die.” According to a 2019 UN Global Assessment Report on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services, more than 1 million species are threatened with extinction, and one of the main reasons is climate change,
painting by Josie Martin
The message I try to express [through my art] is that some of our best-known wild animals might, in my lifetime, no longer be on the planet.
painting by Josie Martin
I love to see what young people are doing, because if we collectively use our voice to amplify the facts about climate change, we can work to find solutions. ~Elan Strait say experts, including Nikhil Advani, director of Climate Communities and Wildlife at the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). Protecting large predators is one key to enriching biodiversity, Advani says. “The top of the food chain has a significant impact on prey species and the ecosystem.” But predators are suffering because of humans that are feeling the impacts of climate change, Advani says. Long droughts have forced many Kenyan pastoralists to enter protected parks and compete with wildlife for water and grazing land, resulting in lion deaths as retaliation for killing livestock. In the Himalayas, as the Earth warms, snow leopard habitat is being encroached for pastureland. In Zimbabwe, farmers have turned to chopping down trees for wood as an alternative economic opportunity. “Everybody is stressed and competing for resources,” Advani says. “It is a very severe result of climate change.” Advani and researchers are working in tandem with local societies in 30 countries across Africa, Central America and Asia to fund novel projects under the Wildlife Adaptation Innovation Fund. For instance, they are piloting a rainwater harvesting project to help farmers get through the dry seasons and are constructing concrete and mudbrick nests to help albatross breed better in Tasmania. These special projects are based on available levels of donations that are sometimes crowd-sourced. Raising funds for innovative projects, as well as increasing awareness of what’s happening, is an important grassroots strategy, says Elan Strait, WWF director of U.S. climate campaigns. It can be as simple as sharing updates, tagging social media influencers and instigating a rallying cry. WWF has its own program called Panda Ambassadors in which conservation activists of all ages can get tips and tools to promote specific projects they feel most passionate about. “I love to see what young people are doing, because if we collectively use our voice
to amplify the facts about climate change, we can work to find solutions,” Strait says. “And we need facts to get out there because, at least in the U.S., some people think climate change is still a controversy and are afraid to talk about it, but we should have that conversation with friends and family so we can find solutions.”
Youth Rising to the Challenge
Getting involved in grassroots-level strategies is empowering not only for kids, but for adults that need their resiliency and inspiration, says Janet Stringer, manager of donor relations at Polar Bears International, in Bozeman, Montana. “In my work, I hear from so many people who are feeling deep despair about the climate crisis. I draw hope from the children who write to us, sharing stories and pictures about their dreams for a future that includes polar bears,” says Stringer. “I think we owe it to the next generation to work as hard as we can to come together and make the necessary changes to ensure that polar bears— and all wildlife—are not a species we learn about in the pages of a book, but a wild species that we can see with our own eyes, reminding us of how special our planet is and why it deserves our respect.” One of her favorite examples comes from students at the Daina-Isard school, in Olesa de Montserrat, Spain, and their climate-driven projects with teacher Connie Darilek, who asked the Aquarium of Barcelona to help them grow plankton, an organism threatened by warming seas. “They gave us plankton and jellyfish, and it was really amazing for the students to learn the [Arctic] food chain and how serious it would be losing the polar bear on top,” Darilek says. Students recently published the book Nanuc, a story about a polar bear that they also illustrated, now in its second printing. Josie Martin, 13, of Solana Beach, California, has raised $8,700 for conservation of rhinos, elephants, pango-
Extinction Is Forever Josie Martin
W
ith the help of her mother, Jill, Josie Martin dedicated her 9th birthday to the conservation of rhinos with a fundraiser. This marks the fifth time Josie has chosen to actively support an animal she loves to paint for her birthday month. She raises money for the animal and creates awareness about climate change and the resulting possibility of their extinctions. Donors received signed and numbered copies of watercolor paintings in her Extinction Is Forever series. The young artist’s fundraisers provide well-researched information on animals and the issues they face. With an upbeat message and a photo of her joyful smile, Josie requests that donors provide their email address so that she and her mom can keep them updated. She works to improve her skills as an artist and sets a modestly higher goal for the number of donors and amount of funds to raise each year. She believes her events are a small thing that she can do for a big world and wants to help ensure that animals do not go extinct in her lifetime. View the artist’s latest fundraiser at Donate.GorillaFund.org/Fundraiser/ 2458766. April 2020 21
Getting Started Climate Action Opportunities
Fridays For Future – This is a global movement sparked by Greta Thunberg, with a map for climate strikes around the world (FridaysForFuture.org). The United Nations – Consider supporting several campaigns for climate change with grassroots strategies, including Climate Neutral Now, ACT Now and Good Life Goals (UN.org).
Moms Clean Air Force – Parents protecting children from climate-driven pollution, offering strategies to get kids involved (MomsCleanAirForce.org). Earth Hour 2020 – Read about the global effort to dramatize environmental concerns that occurred on March 28 when lights were turned off for an hour around the world (EarthHour.org).
Panda Ambassadors – World Wildlife Fund engages activists of all ages with a toolkit and inspirational stories (WorldWildlife.org). Plant a Billion Trees – Join in the massive reforestation project by supporting the Nature Conservancy and planting trees (Nature.org). Polar Bears International – Get involved and inspired through creative projects for polar bears (PolarBearsInternational.org).
22
Palm Beach Edition
lins, gorillas and polar bears by giving watercolor paintings to those that donate to charities through her PayPal Giving page at Chuffed.org/project/peacelove-hope-for-rhinos. “Each year, I think I’m getting a little bit better at creating art which sends a strong message,” she says. “The message I try to express is that some of our best-known wild animals might in my lifetime no longer be on the planet. I think the difference I make through art is that I am helping to raise awareness for important animal conservation work.”
Every Action Counts
There’s no one solution to climate change, says Catherine Macdonald, TNC director of natural climate solutions for North America. “We really have to try, all of us. It’s important that everyone feel they can contribute, because everything does make a difference, and no action is too small.” For those that are not art-inclined, one of the best things people can do is to plant trees, Macdonald says, whether it’s replanting forests or increasing their numbers in urban areas. According to a 2018 study by TNC published in Science Advances, nature-driven land management could sequester 21 percent of America’s annual greenhouse gas pollution—the equivalent of emissions from all cars and trucks on the roads today. Planting trees emerged in
napalmbeach.com
the study as the most significant among 21 strategies to mitigate global warming. One good way to get started is join the TNC Plant a Billion Trees program, Macdonald says; details are at Tinyurl. com/TNCPlantABillionTrees. “Climate change is definitely a growing concern that we are facing, and as more people understand there is a problem and what the solutions are, the more influence we can have on the big decision-makers, whether that’s government or corporations that make our products,” she says. “And being aware informs voters to advance climate action.” While Josie, Ember, Azalea and the students at Daina-Isard aren’t old enough to vote, their message is strong. “I’m worried about the impact climate change will have on our future,” Josie says. “I think people should protest peacefully for the things they believe in and that more people should exercise their right to vote for leaders who care about the youth in our world and the generations to come. I also think people should try to spend a little bit of their time taking action for what they want to see changed in our world.” Julie Marshall is a Colorado-based writer and author of Making Burros Fly: Cleveland Amory, Animal Rescue Pioneer. Connect with her at FlyingBurros@gmail.com.
Love is the flower you’ve got to let grow. ~John Lennon
“Sprouts... The secret to youthful living!
WE SHIP AND DELIVER USDA CERTIFIED ORGANIC WHEATGRASS SPROUTS MICRO GREENS SEEDS JUICERS HEALTHY LIFESTYLE SUPPLIES VISIT OUR NEW LOCATION!
8420 Resource Road, Riviera Beach, 33404 561.689.9464 www.GotSprouts.com
April 2020 23
~Greta Thunberg 2019 World Economic Forum ECO-FRIENDLY SALON
30 min complimentary consultation
PERSONALIZED SERVICES & PRODUCTS WITH A TRULY HOLISTIC APPROACH • Moon cutting chart, balancing haircuts, split ender-pro. • Eco-friendly lasting hair dyes; chemical developer free Henna+botanical colors, NO ppd’s ammonia, gluten, fragance free, enzymes developer,excellent gray coverage. • Digital scalp-hair : analysis, detox & jet rejuvenation: Holistic-vegan services for scalp hair loss, dandruff, rosacea, psoriasis. Formaldehyde-free keratine.
IBANA VILLASENOR 141 NW 20th St suit B 7 Boca Ratón, FL 33431
www.HairHolistic.com HairHolistic@gmail.com
561 372 5354
24
Palm Beach Edition
Climate Warriors Unite A Call to Action by Sandra Yeyati
I
We are the n November 2018, one of disaster to world leaders at the worst fires in Caliones we’ve been COP 24, the United Nations fornia history overtook Climate Change Conference waiting for. the town of Paradise and in Poland, empowered Vil~Solemi Hernandez laseñor to take to the streets surrounding communities, killing 88 people and destroyand protest. “Greta gave ing more than 18,000 buildings. Alexandria permission to students all around the world Villaseñor, who was visiting family 100 miles to make their voices heard,” she says of away in her hometown of Davis, experienced the Swedish teenager whose school strike the suffocating effects of the smoke: Every initiative—Fridays for Future—has become breath was difficult for the asthmatic teen a worldwide phenomenon. who is now 14 and lives in New York City. On December 14, 2018, Villaseñor The fire changed Villaseñor’s life. “I began her own Friday vigils outside the was very upset, and I wanted to understand U.N.—sometimes alone, other times with why these fires were happening,” she says. friends she’s inspired to take action; she also “I started to research climate change and helped organize the 2019 Global Climate wildfires, and began to see the scientific Strike in New York City, attended by more connection between the two.” than 300,000 people, and founded Earth Awakened by personal concerns and Uprising, a nonprofit global youth moveignited by emerging role models, activment. She’s one of 16 youngsters, along with ists of all ages are learning how to become Thunberg, that filed a legal complaint with effective climate warriors. Watching Greta the U.N. demanding that France, Germany, Thunberg speak soon after the California Brazil, Argentina and Turkey curb their
napalmbeach.com
DisobeyArt/Shutterstock.com
I want you to act as if the house is on fire, because it is.
Daniele COSSU/Shutterstock.com
green living
DisobeyArt/Shutterstock.com
Daniele COSSU/Shutterstock.com
carbon emissions. “There are so many ways that young people can get involved,” says Villaseñor. “They can give presentations about climate change in their classes and communities. Go out with a sign and protest, or lobby politicians. Have clear demands of what you want your city or town to do. I’ve seen local action influence action nationally and internationally.” Dianne Rhodes, 76, of Saskatoon, Canada, began her activism in 2006 after seeing Al Gore’s documentary An Inconvenient Truth. “It was shocking what we were doing to the environment, our home, our planet. It hit me like a freight train, and I saw the urgency,” she says. Rhodes trained with Gore, enabling herself to give up-to-date, truthful and science-based slide presentations. Her talks vary in subject and audience, from composting instructions for a group of pre-K kids to in-depth climate science for business professionals. “Activism is a way of letting people know what’s happening. It’s so important to get that awareness, to give people hope and then to show them how they can make a difference,” she explains. Rhodes recommends both grassroots and “grass-top” action, including protest marches, working directly with city plan-
Activism is a way of letting people know what’s happening. ~Dianne Rhodes ners and changing personal behavior and choices at home. She’s excited about a new initiative in Canada: “We’re doing town hall meetings all across the country based on the Green New Deal … where people talk about how to get a city’s carbon emissions down—what we can do in our
neighborhoods, and how we can go after our city governments to get them behind this as fast as possible.” Solemi Hernandez, 41, a Venezuelan immigrant raising two sons in Naples, Florida, quit her job and took out a loan so she could dedicate all her time to environmental activism. “Ecosystems are about to collapse and we don’t know the exact tipping point. I don’t see a healthy future for my kids,” she says. One month after her dramatic decision, the Citizens Climate Lobby hired her to become its southeast regional coordinator. “We’re going to create and elect new decision-makers instead of trying to change those leaders that are not representing us.” In 2019, Hernandez attended COP 25 in Spain and saw Thunberg up close speaking to thousands of cheering activists. “Greta is an inspiration, but it’s not on her shoulders to solve the issues,” she says. “It’s on us to organize in our communities, see what can we do personally and not look to her to be the savior. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for.” Sandra Yeyati is a contributor to Natural Awakenings and past president of the Naples, Florida, Press Club. Connect at SandraYeyati@gmail.com.
April 2020 25
A Cup of Wildflowers
FLOWER POWER Botanical Libations Pack Healthy Punch by April Thompson
F
lowers and other budding botanical elements this spring aren’t just eye candy to dress the table; they can bless an everyday beverage with intoxicating new scents, flavors and colors. “It’s such a joy to see a beautiful flower or plant, smell it and then add it to a delightful beverage or meal. Plants have so much medicine to share, and it’s fun to play with that,” says Myra Sinnott, an aromatherapist and owner of Essential Botany, in Washington, D.C. Many beverage favorites can be given a floral twist with little effort, says Cassie Winslow, author of Floral Libations: 41 Drinks + Ingredients and founder of the blog DecoTartelette.com, in Santa Cruz, California. Winslow’s go-to drinks include lavender-infused lemonade and rose petal almond milk, which can be served hot or cold. “I also love an iced lavender café au lait. If I’m feeling extra fancy, I’ll use fresh flower ice cubes, too.” Dried hibiscus is another favorite of Winslow’s, as even a few petals of the concentrated dark magenta flower will brighten and beautify any beverage—even a yogurt-based drink. While many botanical drink recipes call for simple sugar syrup, Winslow sug26
Palm Beach Edition
gests honey with a splash of water as a substitute. Other drinks are naturally sweet, like jasmine tea steeped in apple cider. Sinnott likes to fuse the power of flowers with other botanical elements such as rose petals in a light raspberry drink. “I also use rosewater in a warm elixir with a base of reishi mushroom tea, goji berries, turmeric, cinnamon and ginger, cacao, pearl powder and honey. Rose is a heart-opener and vitalizes the body with the immuneboosting reishi and the other tonifying ingredients,” says Sinnott. Winslow stresses the importance of buying organic ingredients, as many flowers are sprayed with toxic pesticides—or better yet, home-grown. She suggests the tea aisle of natural food stores is a good place for procuring organic floral ingredients such as chamomile and jasmine, which often come unblended in whole form. Dried flowers are easier to source and are often more potent than fresh, she says. “Fresh is pretty, but can be more subtle in flavor.” Her rose salt recipe, which can be used to rim drinks or seasonal dishes, calls for dried roses, which have a longer shelf life and won’t clump up like fresh petals. Marie Viljoen, Brooklyn-based author
napalmbeach.com
While botanical ingredients can be obtained commercially, it can be more fun—and frugal—to forage for them, suggests Viljoen, founder of the blog 66SquareFeet.blogspot. com. “It’s a lot of fun to go out to collect ingredients you cannot find in the store. You can experience unique textures, flavors and perfumes, and play with wild ingredients that have been all but forgotten,” she says. Some of Viljoen’s seasonal foraged favorites include the fragrant elderflower, honeysuckle and common milkweed flower. “I like to capture milkweed’s fragrance and deep pink color in a wild soda or a sweet cordial.” For newbie foragers, drink ingredients can be sourced as easily as herbs from a window box, like the antiviral thyme, which makes for a delicious wild soda made from a handful of herbs, sweetener and water left on the countertop a few days to lightly ferment and fizz. Another spring favorite, tender young spruce tips, has a sour flavor that ferments well with strawberries and rhubarb, says Viljoen. The same recipe can also be used to make vinegar, a longer process resulting in a more enduring product with great botanical properties. “You can create a sipping vinegar, which is good to mix with seltzer or slow-cook with,” says Viljoen. Whether botanical ingredients are foraged, bought or brought in from the backyard garden to be put in a hot tea, a cocktail or a cold brew, the magic is in the making. “Flowers are endless fun to experiment with, especially when added to everyday drinks and dishes. It brings life to the kitchen,” says Winslow. April Thompson, a freelance writer in Washington, D.C., can be reached at AprilWrites.com.
Chamille Whiter/Shutterstock.com
of Forage, Harvest, Feast: A Wild-Inspired Cuisine, suggests using cold infusions rather than heat or boiling flowers to retain their flavors and aromas. She also recommends picking flowers early in the morning or late afternoon, when their scent peaks.
conscious eating
Flowers are endless fun to experiment with, especially when added to everyday drinks and dishes. It brings life to the kitchen.
photo by Susan Bell
Chamille Whiter/Shutterstock.com
SOOTHING BOTANICAL SIPS
~Cassie Winslow Cleanse the crystals, by first rinsing and gently scrubbing them under running water, then place in the sun for a few hours and whisper some love poetry to them.
Unconditional Love Here’s an Indian-inspired herbal infusion featuring classic Ayurvedic herbs that help spread unconditional love that is so needed in the world right now. It’s recommended that you serve the infusion on heated rose quartz crystals; this will continue to emanate the love. This recipe is best made in larger quantities and stored for use throughout the year or whenever you need to spread or share more love with friends and family. Yields: 3½ oz beverage .7 oz cinnamon bark (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) ½ oz ginger root (Zingiber officinalis), dried .2 oz ashwagandha root (Withania somnifera), dried .2 oz rhatavari root (Asparagus racemosus), dried ½ oz rose petals (Rosa spp), dried .4 oz rose hips (Rosa canina), dried 1 oz tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum), dried For the warm rose quartz: 3-4 Rough pieces of rose quartz crystal Mix all the herbs together in a large bowl, then decant into a sealable pouch or jar, being sure to store away from direct sunlight.
Place the crystals in the oven on a low heat (158 to 170° F) for 15 minutes, or until hot. Place the crystals in the teacups. For a pot for 3 to 4 people, take 6 heaping teaspoons of the blend, pour over freshly boiled water, infuse with the lid on for 5 to 6 minutes, then fine strain and serve in cups over the warm pieces of rose quartz crystal. Recipe courtesy of Michael Isted, the Herball.
Dandelion Honey Bowl of Soul “I love to make a bowl of soul when I need to unwind, as this beverage is quite soothing,” says Cassie Winslow. “Dandelions have a subtle spice that pairs so nicely with other warming spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg. Steeped in your favorite nutty milk, this’ll be your new go-to goodie when you want to sit with your thoughts, gaze out the window and sip on something warm.” Yields: one beverage 1 cup, unsweetened, almond milk or hazelnut milk 1 Tbsp honey (or agave sweetener) 1 dandelion tea bag Freshly ground nutmeg for garnish
Natural Awakenings recommends using organic, non-GMO (genetically modified) and non-bromated ingredients whenever possible. April 2020 27
In a small saucepan, warm the milk over medium heat until it just begins to simmer.
water overnight and strain out the flowers in the morning.” Drinks can be dressed up with a floral sugar or salt rim using rose or lavender. “I like to rim half the glass on the side and not just the top, to give it a cascading effect,” says Winslow. Another fun party trick is to set up a bar and let guests garnish their drinks themselves. Winslow suggests almost any cocktail recipe can be turned into a mocktail by using sparkling water instead of alcohol; for example, a virgin lilac margarita greyhound. Floral ice cubes also add a fancy touch to the dinner table. To capture the blossoms in ice, Viljoen suggests filling the tray halfway with water, putting in the flowers, freezing and then filling in the rest of the water to refreeze.
Olga Danylenko/Shutterstock.com
or those that want to impress guests with a little floral flourish at their next dinner party, here are some tips from the experts. Garnishing is a great way to use fresh edible flowers and show off their natural shapes and colors, says Cassie Winslow, author of Floral Libations: 41 Drinks + Ingredients and founder of the blog DecoTartelette.com, in Santa Cruz, California. “Unless it’s a small pretty bloom, you’ll want to just use a couple of petals though, as whole flowers can be hard to drink around otherwise.” Simply infusing fragrant flowers in water overnight can be a refreshing upgrade to table water, says Marie Viljoen, author of Forage, Harvest, Feast and the 66-Square-Feet blog, based in Brooklyn. “Go for flowers with lots of fragrance, like jasmine, roses or violets. Just put in cool
photo by Doan Ly
F
FLORAL PARTY FAVORS
Whisk the milk, then slowly add the honey or agave sweetener and whisk together.
Lestertair/Shutterstock.com
Pour the milk mixture into a large mug. Add the tea bag and allow to steep for five minutes. Discard the tea bag. Sprinkle the nutmeg on top. Recipe courtesy of Cassie Winslow, Floral Libations: 41 Drinks + Ingredients.
In reality, climate change is actually the biggest thing that’s going on every single day. ~Bill McKibben
28
Palm Beach Edition
napalmbeach.com
Olga Danylenko/Shutterstock.com
photo by Doan Ly
inspiration
MAKING LUCK
Lestertair/Shutterstock.com
An Intentional Path to Good Fortune
B
y its very definition, luck is random, capricious and based on chance rather than our own actions. Yet there is reason to believe that might not be the whole story—that living a charmed life and being lucky both in love and a chosen field is within our control. Recent research in the field of positive psychology and the experiences of consistently lucky people show that we can, and in fact already do make our own luck. Although there will always be an element of chance to luck—both good and bad—we have more influence over the events in our lives than we realize. This means a great deal of our luck can be changed, and quickly, with a little conscious attention. The first step is changing our ideas about how luck works. Stanford University professor and luck expert Tina Seelig, Ph.D., explains that the key is “understanding that luck is rarely a lightning strike— isolated and dramatic—but a wind that blows constantly… You need to build a sail
by Carol Kline made up of certain tiny behaviors to catch the winds of luck.” Here are a few ideas and ways for us to get started in raising our sails and harnessing the winds of luck.
we must get out of our comfort zone; meet new people, change our daily routine and do things that stretch us. Fortune favors the bold.
It may seem simplistic, but studies clearly show that people that believe they are lucky are more open to and aware of the opportunities that come their way and act upon them, which leads to a larger number of positive outcomes.
Being true to our deepest values, priorities and intuitions, and staying centered in our bodies while we move through space, are the keys to being in the right place at the right time, a common definition of luck. When we focus on the elements of luck that are within our control, chance becomes less important. Begin today and watch good fortune blossom.
Believe it’s possible and commit to being lucky. This is called mindset.
Become aware of our own negative conditioning about luck. Most of
us have decided on an unconscious level how lucky we deserve to be. To turn our luck around often requires “lifting curses”; rooting out those limiting beliefs we’ve acquired along the way that become selffulfilling prophecies.
Take bold action consistently.
Think of action as a cosmic lottery ticket. The more actions we take, the more chances we have to win. To turbocharge this step,
Learn to listen to inner mental, emotional and physical promptings.
Carol Kline is a New York Times bestselling author and the co-author of Happy for No Reason, Love for No Reason, five books in the Chicken Soup for the Soul series and the upcoming Conscious Luck: Eight Secrets to Intentionally Change Your Fortune, with Gay Hendricks.
April 2020 29
puhhha /Shutterstock.com
fit body
MOVING THROUGH CHRONIC PAIN How Exercise Can Heal What Hurts
W
by Julie Peterson
hen our body keeps hurting, especially if it’s been that way for a long time, it’s natural to want to snuggle into pillows with a good movie and move as little as possible. And for many years, that’s the kind of rest that doctors recommended for the 20 percent of American adults suffering from chronic pain. But with a plethora of studies showing that exercise can reduce pain severity, enable better physical functioning and boost morale with virtually no adverse side effects, that advice is fast changing. “Exercise helps to release endorphins, which are the body’s natural painkiller chemicals,” explains Rumki Banerjee, M.D., medical director of Apex MD, in Glen Allen, Virginia. For those suffering from conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia and low back pain, the thought of mov-
30
Palm Beach Edition
napalmbeach.com
ing may be uncomfortable, and even the sight of stairs may trigger pain signals. But walking up just one step can give the brain new information. “If it’s possible to do a movement one time without pain, the brain starts to change, the door to movement reopens and we begin to end the chronic pain cycle,” says Annie Forest, a fitness trainer who specializes in the neurology of pain at Forest Coaching Studios, in Madison, Wisconsin. A good first step is to consult an expert. “If your doctor approves, take advantage of the knowledge and expertise of a movement expert. Physical therapists, occupational therapists, Pilates trainers and yoga teachers are trained to help others move safely and more effectively,” says Peter Abaci, M.D., medical director of the Bay Area Pain and Wellness Center, in Los Gatos, California,
puhhha /Shutterstock.com
and author of Conquer Your Chronic Pain: A Life-Changing Drug-Free Approach for Relief, Recovery, and Restoration. The muscle pain that occurs in everyone starting a new exercise regime—known as delayed onset muscle soreness— typically lasts only a day or two, and is a sign the body is slowly gathering strength, say physical therapists. It’s best—and probably the only thing possible for those in chronic pain—to start slow. “Walking is one exercise that gets your body moving, blood and fluids circulating, and if done outdoors, can take you out into nature to offset the amount of time spent indoors,” says physical therapist Karena Wu, owner of ActiveCare Physical Therapy, in New York City and Mumbai. Slow stretching, especially if it involves holding positions up to one minute, and gentle versions of yoga, including chair yoga, have also proven helpful. A study of 228 people with chronic back pain published in the Internal Archives of Medicine found that both approaches reduced symptoms within 12 weeks and lowered the use of pain medications, and that results lasted at least six months. Tai chi, an ancient Chinese practice that involves breath control combined with slow, fluid movements, has been shown to benefit people with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and tension headaches, among other chronic conditions. In a study in the New England Journal of Medicine, people with fibromyalgia taking tai chi classes twice a week for 12 weeks reported less pain and depression and better sleep than another group taking wellness classes and stretching sessions. Chi kung (qigong), another slow-moving, mind-body exercise, supplies similar benefits, concluded a February study published in the journal Holistic Nursing Practice. Compared to aerobics, especially for older people with lower back pain, “Pilates may be more effective for pain and disability because exercises are more targeted to the muscles of the pelvis and trunk,” concludes a recent Brazilian study. Aqua therapy, also known as water aerobics, reduces pressure on aching joints while still providing enough gentle resistance to build strength, plus a heated pool can relax the whole body. Swimming was shown in a 2013 study in Clinical Rehabilitation to ease the lingering pain of cancer survivors better than land exercises; studies of arthritis and fibromyalgia patients showed similar results. It’s also key to have goals—even as simple as cooking a meal without pain. “I ask people to envision a pain-free life and imagine what that would look like, what they would do if they didn’t hurt,” says Forest. “If you say, ‘I’m a softball player and a mom who picks up her kids,’ then your brain wants to head in that direction. Having a target is really important.”
HEALTHY LIVING
HEALTHY PLANET
Julie Peterson writes from rural Wisconsin. Reach her at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com.
April 2020 31
WOMEN’S WELLNESS ISSUE
healthy kids
MAY
Prostock-studio/ Shutterstock.com
Autoimmune Breakthroughs
plus: The Collagen Connection
Readers are Seeking These Providers & Services:
Enzyme Therapy Dietitians & Nutritionists Nutritional Counseling Natural/Organic Foods Natural Supplements Farmers’ Markets Health Food Stores Vitamin Shops Skin Care ... and this is just a partial list!
HEALTHY HOME, HEALTHY KIDS How to Keep Them Safe
JUNE
Inspired Lifestyle Travel plus: Brain Health
THE FOOD CONNECTION ISSUE
JULY
Beyond Factory Farming plus: Gut Health
CONNECT WITH OUR READERS THREE-MONTH EDITORIAL CALENDAR & MARKETING PLANNER
Contact us to learn about marketing opportunities and become a member of the Natural Awakenings community at:
32
Palm Beach Edition
A
by Ronica O’Hara
healthy home for kids looks much like what’s needed for a healthy planet: clean air, clean water and clean food, all of which create a space in which our children can be well and thrive. This means taking active steps to eliminate everyday contaminants that can harm their developing organs and brains. “Children are not mini-adults. Their bodies cannot filter out toxins and chemicals as effectively as a full-grown adult body can,” says Kimberly Button, author of The Everything Guide to a Healthy Home: All You Need to Know to Protect You and Your Family from Hidden Dangers. Here are some practical steps to take.
Clean Air
n Clean “green”. The chemicals in popular disinfectants alter children’s gut microbes and heavy use leads to higher body mass index by age 3, reports Canadian researchers; eco-friendly cleaning agents do not harm kids’ health, they found. A solution of one part white
napalmbeach.com
vinegar to three parts water can be used to clean counters, floors and toilets. The acetic acid in vinegar can deactivate even the flu and tuberculosis viruses, recent studies have shown. n Get rid of mold. Mold, especially if it’s black, is highly toxic to children: a Polish study found it lowered IQs in children under 6. “When the mycotoxins in mold affect children’s developing nervous systems we may see fatigue, difficulty learning, and attention issues,” says naturopath Jill Crista of Janesville, Wisconsin, author of Break The Mold: 5 Tools to Conquer Mold and Take Back Your Health. She recommends mixing in a glass (not plastic) spray bottle essential oils, such as rosemary, holy basil, tea tree or eucalyptus, spraying the mold, and using a disposable cloth to wipe it off. The essential oils “not only kill mold, but neutralize the toxins,” she says. “It won’t fix mold on porous surfaces, which require professional remediation.”
Prostock-studio/ Shutterstock.com
n Ban smoking. Children that breathe secondhand smoke are more prone to ear infections, coughs and colds, tooth decay and respiratory problems like asthma and pneumonia, and they miss more days of school, reports the American Academy of Pediatrics. Even smoke residue that clings to clothes, furniture, bedding and other surfaces can harm a child when this third-hand smoke is inhaled, absorbed or ingested.
Clean Water
n Get a water test. Because children drink more water per pound than adults, even low levels of contaminants can impact their IQ and behavior. Check with the local health department to see if it offers free test kits, buy one at a hardware store or find a local lab by calling the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 800-426-4791. n Purify it. Several types of water purification systems, including tap-mounted, under-sink and pitchers, are effective and affordable, ranging from $20 to $300. Seek
filters certified by the National Sanitation Foundation testing agency that address contaminants identified by the water test.
Clean Food
n Buy organic when possible. “Swapping to mostly organic foods is a good way to reduce your child’s daily toxic burden and reduce their risk of developing gut issues, autoimmune diseases, and food sensitivities and allergies,” says Caitlin Self, a licensed dietitian and functional nutritionist in Baltimore who blogs at FrugalNutrition.com. Using the list of the Dirty Dozen pesticide-laden produce compiled by the Environmental Working Group (ewg.org/foodnews) as well as its recommended Clean 15 makes shopping organic easier. n Clean produce of pesticides. Simply rinsing produce under cold water for 30 seconds reduces pesticide residues for nine of 12 pesticides, a study by the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Sta-
tion found. Saltwater or vinegar rinses also remove pesticides effectively, and in a recent Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry study, soaking apples in one ounce of baking soda to 100 ounces of water for 15 minutes removed 80 and 96 percent of two pesticides, respectively, even under the skin of the fruit. n Stock up on healthy snacks. Afterschool munchies are not only natural, but healthy. “Kids’ little tummies tend to need more frequent feedings than fully formed adults to ensure they have stable blood sugar,” says Self. Rather than highly processed crackers, pudding and most granola bars, offer combos like grapes with cheese, celery with peanut butter or hummus on wholewheat bread. “Some parents will need to rely on some more packaged snacks to get through,” says Self, who recommends trail mix, fresh fruit or crispy chickpeas. Ronica A. O’Hara is a Denver-based health writer. Connect at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.
We need to get angry and understand what is at stake. And then we need to transform that anger into action and to stand together united and just never give up. ~Greta Thunberg
April 2020 33
wise words
Sally Valentine PhD, LCSW Individuals and Couples Therapy Male & Female Sexuality Issues Hypnotherapy Anxiety/Trauma Life Transitions Re-energize your relationship Get Unstuck Move past your “Past” Sexologist and Imago Certified Relationship Expert
1 W. Camino Real, Suite 202, Boca Raton, FL
561-391-3305
www.drsallyvalentine.com First five clients to mention this ad receive a free gift
It is better to know some of the questions than all of the answers. ~James Thurber
Brigit Strawbridge Howard on Rediscovering Nature by April Thompson
B
ee advocate, wildlife gardener and naturalist Brigit Strawbridge Howard was alarmed the moment she realized she knew more about the French Revolution than the native trees around her. Howard’s realization that she had lost touch with the natural world led her on a journey deep into the fascinating world of honeybees, bumblebees, and the often unsung superpollinator solitary bees, chronicled in her book Dancing with Bees: A Journey Back to Nature. Howard writes, speaks and campaigns to raise awareness of the importance of native wild bees and other pollinating insects. She lives in North Dorset, England, with her husband, Rob, where they love to bee-watch in their backyard garden.
What first piqued your interest in bees?
Initially, apocalyptic headlines about bee decline and colony collapse with female worker bees leaving hives and not coming back alarmed me from a human food chain perspective. It happened to be around the time I realized I had completely lost touch with the natural world I so loved as a child. I started looking for bees and became completely immersed 34
Palm Beach Edition
napalmbeach.com
in their world; the more I watched them, the more I lost track of time and the more questions I had. I also began to more worry about the bees themselves than about their decline’s effect on us. Bees have been a portal to the natural world for me. It happens when many people get interested in a specific species because everything is interconnected, and you start to notice the whole web of life.
What makes bees distinct from other kinds of insects?
Bees go out specifically to collect pollen and nectar to feed their larvae; other insects eat pollen and are important pollinators, but don’t collect it for their young. They also tend to visit the same flower species again and again, which other pollinators don’t always do.
How has your study of bees affected you personally? I dropped out of school as a teenager. Bees are the only thing I’ve truly ever studied; I am self-taught in insect biology and ecology. I have read scientific papers that I would have never thought were for the likes of me in my quest to understand more about bees.
It’s never too late to reconnect and find the curiosity and awe that you experienced as a child. Also, when I feel overwhelmed with life, because of my interest in bees I have something else to focus on. I can lose hours and hours walking in the woods and totally forget my problems. I have learned to tune into the tiny things, the fungi and miniscule plants I would have otherwise walked past.
What is one of the most interesting aspects of bee behavior?
Some years ago, I remember vividly a day on my patio listening to bees with my eyes closed and seeing if I could recognize them by their buzzes. Bumblebees have a deep booming buzz, for example, and I recognized this, but suddenly it changed to a high-pitched sound like a dental drill. I opened my eyes, and it was a bumblebee going round and round the sides of a Welsh poppy, sounding really frantic and having a pollen bath. As it turns out, she was sonicating, otherwise known as buzz foraging. This is how bees pollinate tomatoes. A lot of flowers don’t give up pollen easily, but the bumblebee knows exactly what to do. It grasps the flower and continues to vibrate without moving its wings. This produces high-frequency vibrations that trigger the tomato flower to open and explodes pollen out onto the bee.
Is Your Thyroid Working? Are you always tired? Are your hands/feet cold? Are you constipated? Are you having trouble losing or gaining weight? Do you get morning headaches? Are you losing hair? Is your cholesterol high?
Dr. Nadia R. Malek
Chiropractic Physician Board Certified Chiropractic Internist Board Certified Nutrition
Your Thyroid Regulates Your Metabolism!
It is also an important part of your overall hormonal health and wellbeing. Do you know that there are over 20 different patterns of thyroid dysregulation and they do not always show up in basic blood work. So if you have thyroid symptoms and you are not getting the help you need… Give us a call.
Restore . Refresh . Renew Malek Clinic for Natural Healing Achieving Results Through Higher Standards 561-357-8495 3900 Woodlake Blvd Suite 205, Lake Worth, FL 33463 Visit our website at www.drnadiamalek.com for more information.
LOCAL NAVY HEROES
What are a few ways that we can help support bee populations?
Maintain gardens, backyards and balconies with a variety of nectar-rich plants and create habitat for bees to nest in. Plant flowers that will bloom in succession. Stop using pesticides, insecticides and other chemicals, because the bees are taking that cocktail of chemicals back to the hive or nest, and collectively they are more dangerous than the sum of their parts. Also, dare to be less tidy in your garden; grow wildflowers and let flowering weeds like clover and dandelions be. Watch and see what comes. It won’t just be the bees: If we get it right for the bees, it spirals out to other species. It’s never too late to reconnect and find the curiosity and awe that you experienced as a child. It was bees that captured my attention and imagination; for someone else it may be something else, but if you make time to stop, sit and look around you, you will find the wonder in nature. April Thompson is a freelance writer in Washington, D.C. Connect at AprilWrites.com.
Damage Controlman Fireman Tanisha Anderson, from Riviera, Florida, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), checks the security of a repair locker during a replenishment-at-sea. America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit team is operating in U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the IndoPacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Vincent E. Zline)
April 2020 35
G-Stock Studio/Shutterstock.com
healing ways
A Home That Heals Creating a Nurturing Space
H Your Market is Our Readers. Let Us Introduce You to Them!
Contact us today to advertise in our next issue. 561-602-2630
36
Palm Beach Edition
by Marlaina Donato
ome, whether a humble studio apartment or a dream house, is a critical facet of well-being, a spiritual headquarters from which good health springs. Everyone in the family, including two- and four-legged children, can benefit from an environment that feels like a sacred space. Creating nourishing corners, along with more open areas that feed the senses and a system of functional ease, can be a deep and rewarding act of self-care. “Our home is by far one of the most significant investments we’ll ever make. Our spaces are not meant to be stagnant, but to evolve through each stage of our lives,” says feng shui expert Bridget Saraka, of Saskatoon, Canada. Ali English, owner of Eldrum Interiors, in Lincolnshire, England, concurs, “We all need a safe holt to return to, that space where we can be utterly ourselves, utterly at peace.”
Sanctuary and Mental Health
Investing in harmony does not require a high price tag. “It’s important to have a mental vision of what this means, and for me, there are three major components: peace, order and beauty,” says Texas-based
napalmbeach.com
designer Rachel Anne Ridge, who blogs at HomeSanctuary.com. Like water and wind, harmony within the home should also flow. “Listening to the energies in your home and taking the time to move furniture around until you have a placement that makes your head feel calm is really important,” says English. Feng shui—the ancient Chinese system of creating harmony in personal and professional spaces—prioritizes color psychology. “More times than I can count, I’ve had clients report loss of motivation after painting their homes taupe. They’ve also reported weight gain and digestive disorders,” says Saraka. “It’s best to use colors that reflect light, especially for homes in locations where winter is long and days are short.” Disruptive clutter is another key player in eliciting discontent, especially for children that are sensitive to environmental stimulus. “A space that is cluttered can cause emotional distress, resulting in less-than-desirable behaviors,” says Saraka. “Something as simple as the lines of the furniture can feel sharp, creating anxiety. It all matters.”
G-Stock Studio/Shutterstock.com
Our spaces are not meant to be stagnant, but to evolve through each stage of our lives. ~Bridget Saraka
Cultivating Comfort
Soul-inspiring visuals, satisfying textures and natural, delightful scents are all desirable domestic companions. A small, ambient lamp in a bathroom or a spring-colored sheer in a window can invite the benediction of light. “Step outside the room and then come back in as a guest,” suggests Ridge. “What do you notice with your newcomer’s eyes? What does the room feel like? What smells are you aware of? Do you need to move a cat litter box to another area of the house? Would an area rug soften the hard sounds of foot traffic? Pause on each of your senses and make notes.”
Bringing the Outdoors In
Incorporating organic elements can boost the vitality of any living space. “House plants are a wonderful way to bring the green world into our homes. Go for organic ones if possible, and if you’re worried you may forget to water them, consider plants like scented leaf pelargoniums; for example, Royal Oak. They thrive on neglect and can also provide some wonderful room fragrances,” says English. She also suggests including natural or quality faux branches and blooms in the home as ways of decorating—berries to provide splashes of rich orange, pine cones dabbed with metallic paint, or even long stems of ivy leaves twisted into garlands. Having live plants in the home also benefits physical health. “Adding a few real plants to a space can help reduce environmental toxins found in paints and manmade products, as well as electromagnetic frequencies—byproducts of electronics.” Ridge concurs, “Cacti can be a charming alternative for those of us who don’t have a green thumb, but still want to enjoy a living plant indoors.” In the end, a place of sanctuary comes from a place of love. English sums it up best: “If you pour that sense of love into your home, you will, over time, find that mirrored back at you, and you’ll feel it whenever you go through your front door.” Marlaina Donato is the author of several books and a composer. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.
Tips from our experts Feng shui tips from Bridget Saraka:
Create daily rituals with small, manageable goals that’ll help sustain balance and harmony. Give everyone in the household daily, weekly and monthly chores to help maintain a clean, healthy, safe, beautiful and calm home. Make sure that each space has optimum lighting, that all light bulbs work and window treatments are opened daily to fill each room with natural light. Position the beds in the home to have a view of the door entering the room. This is called the “command position”, which instills a sense of control over the immediate environment.
Practical suggestions from Rachel Anne Ridge:
Start with the floor. Simply pick up and straighten the items there—shoes, books, papers, coats and that stack of items earmarked for donating that you set in the corner weeks ago. A clear walk space gives you immediate energy and a sense of order. Use a timer. Setting it for five minutes (or giving yourself just enough time to let a teabag steep in a cup) is perfect motivation to unload a dishwasher, clear the junk mail from the counter or wipe down a sink. Reduce indoor noise pollution. Installing felt bumpers on cabinet doors and drawers is a tiny activity that yields big results. Cover the feet of kitchen chairs with pads and use fabric placemats on tables. Throw rugs can also soften sounds. Upgrading speakers for TVs and devices can improve sound quality and facilitate lower volumes.
Inspiration from Ali English:
One of my most favorite guidelines is William Morris’ adage, “Keep nothing in your home that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.” Never feel that you are “stuck” with where you’ve placed furniture and items. I move things around my home on a regular basis, only really settling when furniture has found the place where it merges most perfectly with the overall energy of a room. Begin by creating a “mood board” where you collect ideas that inspire you.
April 2020 37
FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE PSYCHIATRIST
• Dementia/Parkinson’s • Bio-identical hormones • Subclinical hypothyroidism • Gut/nutritional balancing • Depression/Anxiety • Arthritis/joint pain • Improving energy/vitality • Body composition analysis • Sex therapy/psychotherapy • Mindfulness and focus
“Restore balance from the inside out.” 917-454-8444
thebodymindmd.com 4800 N Fed Hwy, Boca Raton, FL
38
Palm Beach Edition
ACUPUNCTURE FOR ANIMALS
Needles Work Wonders on Pets by Julie Peterson
N
eedles make most pet parents cringe, but those used for acupuncture don’t hurt animals, they help. They are what traditional Chinese veterinary medicine has used for thousands of years to enhance blood circulation, balance the nervous system and promote release of painrelieving hormones in animals ranging from rabbits to horses. “It’s a holistic approach that pinpoints the issues, unlike medicines that must go through the entire body,” says C.J. Schnier, coach for the University of Wisconsin women’s polo team. The five thoroughbreds and a quarter horse on her Verona, Wisconsin, farm have a standing appointment every three weeks with a veterinarian that performs acupuncture for their injuries, arthritis, colic and immune systems. Since the founding of the Boulder, Colorado-based International Veterinary Acupuncture Society in 1974, the number of certified animal acupuncturists has grown from 80 to about 1,800, making the specialty more accessible worldwide.
napalmbeach.com
Treating the Ark
Beyond the usual four-legged friends, acupuncture helps animals such as reptiles, rabbits and livestock as a complement to Western medicine or other body work to alleviate pain and speed recovery. “All animals can have acupuncture,” says veterinarian Carol Jean Tillman, of the Animal Kingdom Veterinary Hospital, in Las Vegas. She uses acupuncture for dogs and cats with musculoskeletal conditions such as lameness due to injuries, arthritis and paralysis, and also finds it helpful for allergies, immune system problems and digestive issues. A 2016 review of veterinary acupuncture clinical trials published in the American Journal of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine concluded that it was safe and effective in treating a wide range of medical conditions like canine hip dysplasia, pain from osteoarthritis and surgery, intervertebral disc disease, seizure disorders, vomiting, inflammatory bowel disease, cardiac and respiratory problems, and depression and anxiety.
Poowanut Tippituck/Shutterstock.com
natural pet
Monika Wisniewska/Shutterstock.com
Are you ready to make the changes that bring you true health?
Poowanut Tippituck/Shutterstock.com
Monika Wisniewska/Shutterstock.com
It’s a holistic approach that pinpoints the issues, unlike medicines that must go through the entire body. ~C.J. Schnier
The Many Methods
Dry needle acupuncture is what most people recognize—the use of thin, solid, metallic needles inserted into specific meridian acupoints on a body. There is also aquapuncture, that involves injection of a liquid, such as diluted vitamin B12, into an acupoint to relieve muscle pain and discomfort. Moxibustion is a technique used for joint stiffness or allergies in which a heated Chinese herbal compound is applied to or held over acupoints. Electrostimulation, sending an electrical current through pairs of inserted needles, takes less time and creates longer-lasting effects. “Electrostimulation is very effective for treating neurological conditions such as radial nerve paralysis, facial nerve paralysis, disc disease and any condition that requires strong stimulation,” says veterinarian Bernadette Aleksey, at the Adorable Pets Veterinary Center, in Haddam, Connecticut. She regularly treats dogs, cats and horses for arthritis, neck and back pain, as well as neurological and gastrointestinal problems. Results similar to acupuncture can be obtained without using needles. Acupressure using hands, cupping therapy using special cups or cool laser stimulation using low levels of light can stimulate hard-to-reach acupoints or work for animals that are too restless for needles. “Depending on the severity of the condition, acupuncture treatment could be recommended daily for several days, then spaced out to every week, then as-needed or once a month,” says Tillman. Precise placement of tiny needles into an ailing dog or a massive horse seems fraught with risk, but the animals only need to be gently restrained and plied with treats during the first treatment. They generally relax quietly for subsequent treatments. Even Sienna, Schnier’s typically reactive thoroughbred mare, stands still for acupuncture around a swollen eye. “She knows it’s being done to help her,” Schnier says. And her 17-year-old cat held still for tiny needles placed in the sinus areas that helped it breathe better. In a clinical setting, pets may be more apprehensive, but there are workarounds such as lasers or aquapuncture. “We provide a relaxing environment. The lighting is dimmed, we play relaxing music and treats are encouraged,” says Aleksey. Pet parents can search for a certified veterinary acupuncturist at ivas.org/vets.
CONSCIOUS TREE TRIMMING Experienced, Licensed and Insured
Trees Big or Small - We Do Them All!
Julie Peterson writes about pets, health and environmental issues. Connect at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com. April 2020 39
REISHI MUSHROOM Offering the best of integrative Eastern and Western Medicine. By William H. Stager, DO, MS, MPH, FAAFP, FAAMA, FAAO, FACOFP dist.
We all need immune boosters: here’s one!
William H. Stager, DO, MS, MPH,
FAAFP, FAAMA, FAAO, FACOFP dist.
Clinical Assoc. Professor, Dept. Family Medicine, NSUCOM Clinical Asst. Professor, Dept. Family Medicine, LECOM • AOBNMM Board Certified: Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine • AOBFP Board Certified: Family Practice • Cranial Osteopathy • Medical Acupuncture
Serving each person in body, mind and spirit to reach their highest light “Dr. Stager’s practice in West Palm Beach consists of integrating the best of Eastern and Western medicine, especially using gentle hands-on body work, body/mind energy work and acupuncture. Dr. Stager treats a wide variety of patients from all over the world, of all ages, ranging from newborn to elderly; from common general health to neuromusculoskeletal problems.”
Physician is a Medicare Provider 311 Golf Road, Suite 1100 West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Phone: 561-832-1894 Fax: 561-832-1590
40
Palm Beach Edition
napalmbeach.com
T
he Reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum) has a long history and a recent surge in interest. It is a shelf mushroom of woody texture with a sort of shiny top (hence the descriptive name “lucidum” or shiny), which grows on dead or dying trees. They are grown commercially now in North America as well as Asia. There are several varieties of Reishi mushrooms: red is the most potent, plus black, blue, white, yellow, and purple. Reishi documented history goes back to writings around 200 B.C. in China. It was regarded as a spiritual medicine which nourished the “shen” or spirit. Taoist monks used it to calm the mind for meditation. Ancient Chinese felt it had properties of longevity and increased vitality, as well as treated illnesses of the liver and arthritis. Himalayan guides use it for altitude sickness. Mayan Indians used it to treat and prevent infectious diseases.
The active ingredients are derived from the stem and cap of the mushroom, and include: • • • • • • • • • •
Beta-D-glucan Egosterol Fungal lysozyme Proteinase Triterpenes: Ganoderic acids Lipids Alkaloids Glucosides Coumarins Volatile oil
•
Riboflavin, ascorbic acid, and amino acids
Reishi has a bunch of medicinal usages:
•
Mood elevating
•
HIV and AIDS
•
Cancer
•
Arthritis
•
Fatigue
•
Hypertension
•
Stimulates macrophages, T-cells, natural killer cells, and alters levels of Tissue Necrosis Factor and Interleukins (cells and chemicals in the immune system)
•
Nervous tension
•
Bronchitis
•
Inhibits platelet aggregation (clot formation)
•
Hepatitis
•
Antihistamine
•
Reduced effects of cancer chemotherapy and radiation therapy
•
Antitussive (cough suppressant)
•
Expectorant
•
Increased blood circulation
•
Insomnia.
•
Lowers cholesterol
•
Asthma
Adverse reactions: itching, dry nose
•
Anti-allergic
•
Anti-inflammatory
•
Anti-viral
•
Anti-bacterial
•
Antioxidant
and throat, nausea and vomiting.
Drug interactions: Reishi may
increase the risk of bleeding if given with anticoagulants or antiplatelet drugs and may lower the blood pressure too much if given with antihypertensives.
Dosage: there is no optimal dosage.
Reishi mushrooms may be cooked and eaten in a variety of ways. Fresh or dried mushrooms can be boiled, strained, and used for tea. The main extract of Reishi mushrooms found in capsules is Beta-Dglucan, which seem to range from about 100-600 mg/cap. William H. Stager, DO, MS, MPH, FAAFP, FAMA, FAAO, FACOFP AOBNMM Board Certified: Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine/ Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine. AOBFP Board Certified: Family Medicine. Medical Acupuncture. Clinical Professor, Department of Family Medicine, NSUCOM. Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Family Medicine, LECOM Medical Director, Flagler Institute for Rehabilitation, Inc. 311 Golf Road, Suite 1100, West Palm Beach, FL 33407 Tel. 561-832-1894, Fax 561-832-1590.
Our standards aren’t standard anywhere else. April 2020 41
calendar of events NOTE: All calendar events must be received via email by the 10th of the month and adhere to our guidelines. No phone calls or faxes, please. Email calendar@napalmbeach.com to submit online. The Five Love Languages w/Jamar. If you want to
WEDNESDAY APRIL 1 Wed, April 1st- NIA® Dynamic Blend of Dance & Self-Healing w/Randy Miller. No Experience Needed. Randy Miller is a certified 1st degree black belt instructor of NIA® and has been teaching in Los Angeles for years! 10:30-11:30am Every Wed & Sat. Cost Drop-in $20. To register or for more info: JamarCenter.com or call 561-630-2280. (PBG)
TAI CHI for EVERYONE - Every Wednesday from 12:00-1:00pm - Tai chi is often described as "meditation in motion," but it might well be called "medication in motion." There is growing evidence that this mind-body practice, which originated in China as a martial art, has value in treating or preventing many health problems. Tai chi differs from other types of exercise in several respects. The movements are usually circular and never forced, the muscles are relaxed rather than tensed, the joints are not fully extended or bent, and connective tissues are not stretched. Tai chi can be easily adapted for anyone, from the most fit to people confined to wheelchairs or recovering from surgery. $18 per class or series of 4 for $60. agapehealingart@gmail.com (561) 762-4273, 385 Tequesta Drive Suite 4 Tequesta FL 33469
Freedom From Stress 7- 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays - Experience the ancient Raja Yoga Meditation.M This wisdom from the ages enables the soul to maintain happiness and peace no matter what the challenge. FREE. Delray Beach. Contact: 561-305-9382 http://www.brahmakumaris.org
Hatchling Tales 10:30 am - 11:30 am - Our Hatchling Tales program is geared towards toddlers with a natural curiosity for marine life and sea turtles. In this free, ocean-inspired program, children will enjoy an ocean-themed story coupled with a themed craft to create and take home. This program is designed to cater to young families in the community by offering a new story and craft each session, encouraging frequent visits and support. Free | Ages: Geared towards 0-5 yrs. From 10:30 am - 11:30 am marinelife. doubleknot.com/event/hatchling-tales/2414121 Loggerhead Marinelife Center 14200 U.S. Highway 1, Juno Beach, FL 33408 Phone:561-627-8280. marinelife.org
Evening Guided Tours - April 1 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Join us after hours at Loggerhead Marine life Center for a behind the scenes experiences of our outdoor sea turtle hospital. During this tour you will receive light bites and refreshments. Please register for your desired date on our calendar. Cost: Starting at $15 Ages: 8+ Register. Loggerhead Marine life Center 14200 U.S. Highway 1, Juno Beach, FL 33408 Phone:561-627-8280 marinelife.org
FRIDAY APRIL 3 42
Palm Beach Edition
change your relationships with family, friends, lover, partners or spouses, then this is the workshop for you! It could be with How do you speak "love"? Is your primary Love Language words of affirmation, physical touch, gifts, acts of service, or quality time? Through a simple self-test, come to understand your primary Love Language as well as that of your partner, family and friends. It becomes easy to see and understand what others are trying to communicate with their behavior. Once you see what’s really going on in your relationship, things will make a lot more sense. This workshop will help you discover how to express your love in a way that helps others see the gift that it is, and then helps you to open up to receive the same from others in a more satisfying way. 7-9pm Cost $40 or $35 by 4/2, $75 or $65 per couple by 4/2. To register or for more info: JamarCenter.com or call 561-630-2280. (PBG)
ACUPUNCTURE HAPPY HOUR - Every Friday from 12:00PM-1:00PM - Acupuncture Happy Hour is a wonderfully affordable way to incorporate acupuncture into your weekly routine. This special treatment features the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association's (NADA) five-point protocol, which can help with detoxification symptoms, cravings, insomnia, stress, and anxiety. We'll meet you in our Community Room, where you can relax in one of our comfortable anti-gravity lounge chairs. Description: The mission of ACUPUNCTURE HAPPY HOUR is to make acupuncture accessible to EVERYBODY. Half Off ~ $50 per treatment. Or for financial hardship we use a sliding scale of $20-$50 so you can decide what you can afford. No one is turned away. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. agapehealingart@ gmail.com (561) 762-4273, 385 Tequesta Drive Suite 4 Tequesta FL 33469
Author Signings - Friday April 3 at 7 pm. Al Pessin will speak and sign Sandblast $9.99. Murder on the Beach Mystery Bookstore, 104 West Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444 Phone: 561-279-7790 www. murderonthebeach.com
SATURDAY APRIL 4 NIA® Dynamic Blend of Dance & Self-Healing w/ Randy Miller. No Experience Needed. Randy Miller is a certified 1st degree black belt instructor of NIA® and has been teaching in Los Angeles for years! 10:30-11:30am Every Wed & Sat. Cost Drop-in $20. To register or for more info: JamarCenter.com or call 561-630-2280. (PBG)
Author Signings - Saturday April 4 at 5 pm. Robert Watson will speak and sign George Washington's Final Battle $32.95. Murder on the Beach Mystery Bookstore, 104 West Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444 Phone: 561-279-7790
napalmbeach.com
www.murderonthebeach.com
SUNDAY APRIL 5 Full Moon Meditation with Singing Bowls - Sun Apr 5th 8:00pm - 8:30pm - Yoga Journey, 1950 Glades Rd, Boca Raton. Join Leslie Glickman at the Studio for a Singing Bowl Meditation during the Full Moon. Bring something comfortable to sit on or use one of our props, and we'll gather around the bowls together in community. Following the sound healing, enjoy a cup of tea from Trend Tea, and some time to connect with friends. Investment - $15 *Please note - there is a 24 hour cancellation policy for a full refund. You may email (info@yogajourney.com) or call (561.479.7819) the studio directly*
Write Your Story, Heal Your Soul w/Deborah Paiva. Do you have a story you’d like to tell or a book you’d like to write? Do you have a deep desire to share it with others or would you simply like to write it down for yourself, or perhaps leave it as a legacy for your loved ones? Whatever your reason, writing can be very cathartic and illuminating. Writing can heal our soul in a much more profound way than just speaking. Sometimes it’s hard to get started, but with a little guidance, you may just find yourself fulfilling a dream, and learning so much more about yourself in the process. This is a hands-on workshop where published author Deborah Paiva will take you through some powerful exercises to uncover your motivation, get your juices flowing, and actually get some words on the page. Stop thinking about it and actually begin! What are you waiting for? 3-5PM Cost $40 or $35 by 4/4. To register or for more info: JamarCenter. com or call 561-630-2280. (PBG)
MONDAY APRIL 6 Kripalu Beginners Yoga w/Jamar. 7-8:30pm Dropin $22. To register or for more info: JamarCenter.com or call 561-630-2280. (PBG) Mindful Meditation with Ho'oponopono We will meditate with the Hawaiian prayer called Ho'oponopono. This Ancient Hawaiian Practice of Forgiveness can surely help restore harmony within, and with others. Every Monday from 12:00 - 1:00pm $18/single class or $60/series of 4. agapehealingart@ gmail.com (561) 762-4273, 385 Tequesta Drive Suite 4 Tequesta FL 33469
TUESDAY APRIL 7 Transformational Breath® w/Jamar. Join us for a profound and deeply moving process that helps integrate, re-program and release negative beliefs or behaviors, replacing them with new feelings of passion, joy and hope. Experience the benefits and application of a full, deep, connected breath. Eliminate restrictive breathing
patterns. 6:30-8:30pm Cost $46 or $42 by 4/6. To register or for more info: JamarCenter.com or call 561-630-2280. (PBG)FREE Laura Norman Reflexology Training Webinar - Tuesday, April 7th - 8:00pm-9:00pm. Talk with Laura Norman about: How to Add to Your Services, Start a New Career, Earn $75-$150 an Hour. FREE Registration online at www.lauranorman.com. Learn about Laura Norman’s unique, holistic Method of Reflexology, including powerful nurturing relaxation and Foot, Hand, Ear and Face Reflexology techniques you can learn through individualized, guided, hands-on instruction! Take your first step toward a new career in complementary health care, or expand your current practice! See our ad in this issue for our complete class schedules starting May 16th. Location: The comfort of your home. Register online now at www.lauranorman.com.
NIA® Dynamic Blend of Dance & Self-Healing w/ Randy Miller. No Experience Needed. Randy Miller is a certified 1st degree black belt instructor of NIA® and has been teaching in Los Angeles for years! 10:30-11:30am Cost Drop-in $20. To register or for more info: JamarCenter.com or call 561-630-2280. (PBG)
THURSDAY APRIL 9 Mind Purge - Dyad Night w/Jamar. Reset your reference to reality. Learn to be in the moment as You. Clear your conditioning. Find the liberation that being in the present moment offers. Experience the potential of your magnificence and your inherent lovability. Using dyads, we learn to trust ourselves and to speak from that place of inner awareness and deep knowing. You will work with others in reaching a new level of higher communication by learning to listen without evaluation, judgment or criticism of Self or another. Move beyond your ideas into a direct experience of reality. Must be experienced to be appreciated. Jamar is a trained Enlightenment Master. 6:30-8:30pm Cost $40 or $35 by 4/6. To register or for more info: JamarCenter.com or call 561-630-2280. (PBG)
Author Signings - Thursday April 9 at 6 pm. John DuFresne will speak and sign Storyville $21.95. Murder on the Beach Mystery Bookstore, 104 West Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444 Phone: 561-279-7790 www.murderonthebeach.com
SATURDAY APRIL 11 INVERSION WORKSHOP - Sat Apr 11th 12:00pm - 2:00pm - Yoga Journey, 1950 Glades Rd, Boca Raton. Take the journey upside down with Robyn. This workshop is perfect for those wanting to gain tips and tools on how to strengthen and prepare and get into different arm balances and inversions. Join Robyn as she guides you through a warm-up to get the body heated then she will break down each asana and give you time to practice and play. To close out the day you will cool down to restore from all your hard work. Whether you are just beginning your journey with inversions or you are looking to elevate your current practice this workshop is for you! Investment: $40 *Please note - there is a 24 hour cancellation policy for a full refund. You may email (info@yogajourney.com) or call (561.479.7819)
the studio directly*
NIA® Dynamic Blend of Dance & Self-Healing w/ Randy Miller. No Experience Needed. Randy Miller is a certified 1st degree black belt instructor of NIA® and has been teaching in Los Angeles for years! 10:30-11:30am Cost Drop-in $20. To register or for more info: JamarCenter.com or call 561-630-2280. (PBG)
Kripalu Beginners Yoga w/Jamar. 7-8:30pm Drop-in $22. To register or for more info: JamarCenter.com or call 561-630-2280. (PBG)
Transformational Breath® w/Jamar. .Join us for a profound and deeply moving process that helps integrate, re-program and release negative beliefs or behaviors, replacing them with new feelings of passion, joy and hope. Experience the benefits and application of a full, deep, connected breath. Eliminate restrictive breathing patterns. 6:30-8:30pm Cost $46 or $42 by 4/13. To register or for more info: JamarCenter.com or call 561-630-2280. (PBG)
Wed, April 15th - NIA® Dynamic Blend of Dance & Self-Healing w/Randy Miller. No Experience Needed. Randy Miller is a certified 1st degree black belt instructor of NIA® and has been teaching in Los Angeles for years! 10:30-11:30am Cost Drop-in $20. To register or for more info: JamarCenter.com or call 561-630-2280. (PBG)
Hypnotherapy w/Elke Kappner, Clinical Hypnotherapist. If you have been stuck, and unable to successfully change your feelings, thoughts or behaviors it is likely that you are being affected by experiences from your past. The subconscious controls emotions, desires, memory, habits, thoughts and automatic responses. One may consciously understand the value of eliminating problematic emotions, thoughts or behaviors but unless the subconscious mind is reached, enduring change is unlikely. The unconscious conflicts blocking the desired changes are brought to light and resolved. Hypnosis is a gentle method of getting the subconscious mind to respond so that desired change is possible. 1-6pm Cost $65 for 30 min, $125 for 60 min. To register or for more info: JamarCenter.com or call 561-630-2280. (PBG)
FRIDAY APRIL 17
your life where you need it most. Begin to heal yourself, physically, mentally, and emotionally. 6:30-9pm Cost $55 or $50 by 4/16. To register or for more info: JamarCenter. com or call 561-630-2280. (PBG)
Author Signings - Friday April 17 at 6 pm. Heather Graham will speak and sign Final Deception $26.99. Murder on the Beach Mystery Bookstore, 104 West Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444 Phone: 561-279-7790 www.murderonthebeach.com
SATURDAY APRIL 18 Author Signings - Saturday April 18 at 6 pm. Elaine Viets, Alison McMahan and Alan Orloff will have a panel discussion on the short story and sign their book The Beat of Black Wings: Crime Fiction Inspired by the Songs of Joni Mitchell $23.00. Murder on the Beach Mystery Bookstore, 104 West Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444 Phone: 561-279-7790 www.murderonthebeach. com
Birding Field Trip at Serenoa Glade Preserve - Saturday, April 18, 2020, 8am-10pm. Join Audubon Everglades volunteer guide for a walk at the preserve. Free and open to the public. Information at www.auduboneverglades.org
Psychic Fair: Join us for a Very Special Psychic Fair! The Most Amazing Lineup of South Florida’s Premier Psychics.…12-5pm 1 session=15 min. Cost $30; 2 sessions $55; 3 sessions $75; 4 session $90. To register or for more info: JamarCenter.com or call 561-630-2280. (PBG)
NIA® Dynamic Blend of Dance & Self-Healing w/ Randy Miller. No Experience Needed. Randy Miller is a certified 1st degree black belt instructor of NIA® and has been teaching in Los Angeles for years! 10:30-11:30am Cost Drop-in $20. To register or for more info: JamarCenter.com or call 561-630-2280. (PBG)
SUNDAY APRIL 19 Birding Field at Bryant Park: Earth Day 2020 - Sunday, April 19, 2020, 8am-11am - Join Audubon Everglades volunteer guide Gael Silverblatt for birding at the park. 30 S. Golfview Rd, Lake Worth, FL 33460. Free and open to the public. Information at www.auduboneverglades.org
Bird Walk at Wakodahatchee Wetlands - Friday, April 17, 2020, 8am-10am - Join Audubon Everglades volunteer guide Valleri Brauer for a guided bird walk at Wakodahatchee Wetlands. Meet at the top of the boardwalk. Family Friendly, Handicap Accessible. 13026 Jog Rd, Delray Beach, FL 33484. Free and open to the public. Information at www.auduboneverglades.org Unleash YourSelf - Transformational Breath® for Enlightenment w/Jamar. Clear the mind, and your history, to allow You to shine through unfiltered. Move beyond your ideas into a direct experience of yourSelf. Learn to trust yourself and to speak from that place of inner awareness and deep knowing. Move beyond your ideas into a direct experience of reality. Discover how breath is the key to personal transformation and having a loving relationship with yourself. This is an extremely powerful modality that brings amazing changes in the area of
April 2020 43
You Are The Phoenix: Rise, Triumph, and Create The Life You Desire w/Joe Petroski. Rising out of the ashes himself, Joe will share his Expertise and Knowing as an Intuitive Energy Specialist. He will facilitate individual and group healings…everyone will get to experience Joe’s incredible gift! Joe’s proven methods have succeeded in leading fantastic workshops at the Jamar Center in the past and we are excited for him to share new and profound techniques to help us all live happier lives! You don’t need to suffer to live the life of your dreams. You deserve an extraordinary life…now! 3-5pm Cost $45 or $40 by 4/18. To register or for more info: JamarCenter. com or call 561-630-2280. (PBG)
ology techniques you can learn through individualized, guided, hands-on instruction! Take your first step toward a new career in complementary health care, or expand your current practice! See our ad in this issue for our complete class schedules starting May 16th. Location: The comfort of your home. Register online now at www. lauranorman.com.
Book Clubs - 630 pm. The Tuesday Murder Club will discuss Open Season by CJ Box $16.00. Murder on the Beach Mystery Bookstore, 104 West Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444 Phone: 561-279-7790 www. murderonthebeach.com
NIA® Dynamic Blend of Dance & Self-Healing w/ Book Clubs - Sunday April 19 at 3 pm. The Sunday Sleuths will discuss The Wife Between Us by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen $16.99. Murder on the Beach Mystery Bookstore, 104 West Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444 Phone: 561-279-7790 www.murderonthebeach.com
Yoga Nidra - Sun Apr 19th 4:00pm - 5:30pm - In this workshop we will move through some gentle movements and yin postures to create space for stillness leading us into Yoga Nidra. Yoga Nidra is a deep state of conscious rest, an ancient style of meditation. It is often referred to as "yogic sleep," the space between sleep and consciousness that's conducive to deep emotional and physical healing, rewiring of the brain, and self-exploration – in essence it is the place of transformation. One hour of Yoga Nidra can be equivalent to a full night’s sleep! Yoga Nidra is an effective and efficient way to slow down and reset our nervous system, which is where healing happens. Join Bri as she guides you through this Yoga Nidra practice so you can relax, renew and restore. Sunday November 3 | 4-5:30pm Investment: $30 *Please note - there is a 24 hour cancellation policy for a full refund. You may email (info@yogajourney.com) or call (561.479.7819) the studio directly*
Kripalu Beginners Yoga w/Jamar. 7-8:30pm Dropin $22. To register or for more info: JamarCenter.com or call 561-630-2280. (PBG)
TUESDAY APRIL 21 Transformational Breath® w/Jamar. Join us for a profound and deeply moving process that helps integrate, re-program and release negative beliefs or behaviors, replacing them with new feelings of passion, joy and hope. Experience the benefits and application of a full, deep, connected breath. Eliminate restrictive breathing patterns. 6:30-8:30pm Cost $46 or $42 by 4/20. To register or for more info: JamarCenter.com or call 561-630-2280. (PBG)
FREE Laura Norman Reflexology Training Webinar - 8:00pm-9:00pm. Talk with Laura Norman about: How to Add to Your Services, Start a New Career, Earn $75-$150 an Hour. FREE Registration online at www. lauranor-man.com. Learn about Laura Norman’s unique, holistic Method of Reflexology, including powerful nurturing relaxation and Foot, Hand, Ear and Face Reflex-
44
Palm Beach Edition
Randy Miller. No Experience Needed. Randy Miller is a certified 1st degree black belt instructor of NIA® and has been teaching in Los Angeles for years! 10:30-11:30am Cost Drop-in $20. To register or for more info: JamarCenter.com or call 561-630-2280. (PBG)
Standing in Strength: Accessing Your Personal Power with Maya Malay, MA. “Man is a God clothed in rags is master of the universe going about begging a crust of bread...”. by Paul Twitchell This quote reveals that we have misplaced our personal power and spiritual strength. Discover an inner strength that provides a sense of security, positive interactions with others and assured successes in every area of your life. Living from enjoying and appreciating with confidence and certainty. 6:30-8:30pm Cost $40 or $35 by 4/22. To register or for more info: JamarCenter.com or call 561-630-2280. (PBG)
Intimate & Personal Messages & Answers Event w/ Joseph LoBrutto. Everyone receives a Medium or Psychic reading. Joseph known as a “direct dial” is able to connect to a crossed over loved one 95% of the time by knowing the relationship of the person you want to hear from, it’s like having a universal phone book! Like the ‘Magic 8 Ball’, Joseph’s lifepath readings are delivered by answering specific questions through his psychic abilities. Spirit No Shows: No matter how small of a group “NO Medium” can promise to connect with everyone in the room to bring in their loved ones but joseph can normally read an audience of 12 to 15 people 85-100% by using his direct dial method in contacting the deceased. After Joseph has exhausted all methods to connect you with your loved one with no success then you may benefit from Joseph’s award winning gift that named him one of America’s top 100 psychics by having him answer up to 4 life-path questions. 7:30pm 15 people max. Cost $110 or $99 by 4/23. To register or for more info: JamarCenter.com or call 561-630-2280. (PBG)
SATURDAY APRIL 25 Birding Field Trip at Spanish River Park - Saturday, April 25, 2020, 8am-10am. Join Audubon Everglades volunteer guides Linda McCandless and Kathy Walters for birding in the park. Meet at the north parking lot near picnic pavilions 9 & 10. Please see Audubon Everglades website for parking specifics and alternatives. 3001 Florida A1A, Boca Raton, FL 33431. Walk is free and open to
napalmbeach.com
the public. Information at www.auduboneverglades.org
BELLABIRTHING WORKSHOP - BELLABIRTHING is more than a technique, it is a philosophy; based on the belief that fear and tension are counterproductive to a calm and beautiful birth. Next class date: Last Saturday of the month from 12-5pm. Price: $199.00 or early bird discount $149 when paid 30 days in advanced. Call 561-76-AGAPE to save your space today! RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. agapehealingart@ gmail.com (561) 762-4273, 385 Tequesta Drive Suite 4 Tequesta FL 33469
Heal Thyself with Divine Healing w/Joseph LoBrutto. “Everything is within your power, and your power is within you.” Working with his own Collective of guides many have witnessed Joseph perform miraculous healing of major diseases, emotional and physical trauma, depression, and addictions. Everyone receives the benefit of spiritual balance for a healthy mind, body, and soul connection through his Divine Energy Healing Service. 2-4pm $40 or $35 by 4/24. To register or for more info: JamarCenter.com or call 561-630-2280. (PBG)
Speaking to Heaven w/Joseph LoBrutto.. Witness Joseph’s outstanding demonstration of his Evidential Mediumship style as often seen on TV! Noted by his own peers as being one of the best evidentiary mediums in the country, Joseph is on a fast track to becoming one of America’s most loved Mediums. 6-7:30pm Cost SPECIAL $40 or $35 by 4/24. To register or for more info: JamarCenter.com or call 561-630-2280. (PBG) Chair Yoga Teacher Training - Sat Apr 25th 12:30pm - Sun 26th 5:30pm - Yoga Journey, 1950 Glades Rd, Boca Raton. This training is for anyone ready to add chair and office yoga to their skill set, not just for yoga teachers. It is perfect for healthcare workers, care givers, physical therapists, etc. Includes a teaching manual and certificate of completion. 10 CEUs for Yoga Alliance will be given. Do you have students or clients who struggle with movement or yoga poses due to age, weight, medical issues, disability or inflexibility? Would you like to teach at hospitals, senior centers, nursing homes, community centers and office settings? By adapting traditional yoga poses to a chair, you can bring the accessible benefits of yoga to every BODY. In this 10 hour training you will learn to: •Teach an accessible chair yoga class, as well as an office or corporate chair yoga class •Learn specific modifications •Incorporate meditation, relaxation, and breathing techniques to improve health and well-being. Taught by Ruth Sanders E-RYT-500 and Shona Castillo RYT 500 Dates: April 25 & 26 Time: 12:30-5:30pm each day. Investment: $295 *Please note - there is a 24 hour cancellation policy for a full refund. You may email (info@yogajourney.com) or call (561.479.7819) the studio directly*
NIA® Dynamic Blend of Dance & Self-Healing w/ Randy Miller.No Experience Needed. Randy Miller is a certified 1st degree black belt instructor of NIA® and has been teaching in Los Angeles for years! 10:30-11:30am Cost Drop-in $20. To register or for more info: JamarCenter.com or call 561-630-2280. (PBG)
SUNDAY APRIL 26 Birding Field Trip at Frenchman's Forest - Sunday, April 26, 2020, 8am-10am. Join Audubon Everglades volunteer guides Melanie & Steve Garcia for a bird walk through natural area filled with mature oak trees. No restrooms or drinking water on site. 12201 Prosperity Farms Rd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410. Free and open to the public. Information at www. auduboneverglades.org
Mediumship Mentoring Session w/Joseph LoBrutto. Are you a developing medium who desires focus, guidance, and positive direct feedback? Are you a working Medium who feels you have reached a plateau in your connection to Spirit? Want to develop deeper and stronger connections? Whether you are a long time intuitive who wants to enrich and expand your intuitive ability or someone who has just discovered your psychic and/or medium ability, Joseph will guide you in your journey to your full potential in a fun, engaging, experiential way. Discover and learn how to develop your intuitive ability and enhance and enjoy your connection to the divine. 1-3pm $40 or $35 by 4/25. To register or for more info: JamarCenter.com or call 561-630-2280. (PBG)
Learn to Become a Channel w/Joseph LoBrutto. Joseph has dedicated himself to bring forth in trance Godly words of wisdom from the Ascended Masters and other beings of the God Source. Many of you are familiar with Joseph guides of the Collective by reading his book and now can hear them personally channeled by Joseph as he demonstrates the art of channeling. In this workshop Joseph will help you to connect with your own guides by helping you go into deep trance in connecting with your own guides.4-6pm $40 or $35 by 4/25. To register or for more info: JamarCenter.com or call 561-630-2280. (PBG)
MONDAY APRIL 27 Birding Field Trip at Seacrest Scrub - Monday, April 27, 2020, 8am-11am. Join Audubon Everglades volunteer guide Sue Young for birding in the scrub. 3400 S. Seacrest Blvd, Boynton Beach, FL 33435 Free and open to the public. Information at www.auduboneverglades.org
Kripalu Beginners Yoga w/Jamar. 7-8:30pm Drop-in $22. To register or for more info: JamarCenter.com or call 561-630-2280. (PBG)
NIA® Dynamic Blend of Dance & Self-Healing w/Randy Miller. No Experience Needed. Randy Miller is a certified 1st degree black belt instructor of NIA® and has been teaching in Los Angeles for years! 10:30-11:30am Cost Drop-in $20. To register or for more info: JamarCenter.com or call 561-630-2280. (PBG)
The Five Love Languages w/Jamar. If you want to change your relationships with family, friends, lover, partners or spouses, then this is the workshop for you! It could be with How do you speak "love"? Is your primary Love Language words of affirmation, physical touch, gifts, acts of service, or quality time? Through a simple self-test, come to understand your primary Love Language as well as that of your partner, family and friends. It becomes easy to see and understand what others are trying to communicate with their behavior. Once you see what’s really going on in your relationship, things will make a lot more sense. This workshop will help you discover how to express your love in a way that helps others see the gift that it is, and then helps you to open up to receive the same from others in a more satisfying way. 6:30-8:30pm Cost $40 or $35 by 4/29, $75 or $65 per couple by 4/29. To register or for more info: JamarCenter.com or call 561-630-2280. (PBG)
I believe that every human mind feels pleasure in doing good to another. ~Thomas Jefferson
classifieds DEADLINE: 10th of the PRECEDING MONTH. Prepay at $6.00 per word for 3 months. Email your Classified Ad and Credit Card information to: classifiededitor@napalmbeach.com. Three month minimum.
AMAZING ESTATE FOR SALE JUPITER FLORIDA Need a great deal on 4 building estate with room to roam? Just listed: Large Lodge Like Country Estate with 4 Buildings, lush landscaping and majestic Oak trees with lots of parking and extra large pond- lake with dock including: Main house: 5 large bedrooms all with walkin closets, 4 baths, 2 fireplaces, 2 laundry rooms, media room, large Den, large living room dining room with water views, marble, 24 ft Alpine ceilings. Guest House: 2 bedrooms, 1 large bath, kitchen with eat-up counter, fireplace and Alpine ceiling, lake view with separate driveway and parking; Cabana Gym Large fully equipped cabana workout facility located off the solar heated pool, hot tub and outdoor kitchen, with dance floor, aerial yoga pole, treadmill, weight station, and more with large bathroom with shower and 2 dressing rooms; Barn 6 stall barn with office, large tack room, running water in all stalls, loft, equestrian shower area, convenient horse trailer parking. Covered Outdoor kitchen with gas burners, gas grill, sink, outdoor ceiling fans, large fenced dog run or other animals…. Horse trail nearby to Riverbend park trails…Hurry won’s last at this price $925,000... Call Doug Martin: 561-318-1844 or 561-339-3299 for
more info.
SPA LAVAGE
Spa Lavage, Erin Schloyer CT, LMT, 5458 Town Center Rd, Suite 26, Boca Raton, FL 33486. 561235-5139 • erin@spalavage.com, spalavage.com. Colon Hydrotherapy, License: MA78533, MM34363 April 2020 45
community resource guide
COLON HYDROTHERAPY
Connecting you to the leaders in natural healthcare and green living in our community. Deadline: 15th of the PRECEDING MONTH (e.g. Nov. 15th for Dec. Edition) Visit www.napalmbeach.com for pricing information
ACUPUNCTURE
ACUPUNCTURE
AGAPE HEALING ARTS
DR GINA MENG, AP DOM
Health & Wellness Center Tequesta FL 33469 561-762-4273 www.AgapeHealingArts.com www.WombWellness.shop www.BellaBirthing.com
4060 PGA Blvd., Suite 202, Palm Beach Gardens Meng’s Acupuncture Medical Center www.mengsacupuncture.com 561-656-0717
Dr. Keith Cini AP, DOM Acupuncture Physician Dr. Bella Lauren AP, DOM, LM, LMBT Acupuncture Physician, Herbalist & Midwife Certified Arvigo Teacher AGAPE HEALING ARTS is a Boutique Clinic and Wellness Center offering Concierge Integrative Services which includes Acupuncture, Oriental Medicine, massage and an array of different healing modalities. Family owned and operated since 2013.
ASIAN INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE Lisa K Perdue, AP Over 15 Years Experience 2298 NW Boca Raton Blvd #16 Boca Raton, FL 33431 561.393.6513
• Acupuncture • Kiiko Style Japanese Acupuncture • Laser Therapy • Medical Qigong Treatments • K Laser Certified Provider
ABSOLUTE WELLNESS SPA
Greg Bartosiewicz, AP 2305, MM19098 6650 W. Indiantown Rd. Suite 230 Jupiter, FL 33458 561-254-7572 www.absolutewellnessspa.com
* * * *
Mon-Sat hours by appt * Acupuncture * MagnaPuncture™ * Massage * NAET * Massage/Acupuncture Fusion Bio-Electric DDS Massage Micro-Needling with PRP option Microdermabrasion Complete Range of Peels, Facials
With over 20 years of experience Dr Meng offers, in addition to medical acupuncture and pain relief, a complete wellness and cleansing program, a facial rejuvenation program, and an aggressive weight loss program. Most major insurance, workers’ comp, and auto injury accepted. Call 561-656-0717
GARDENS WHOLISTIC HEALTHCENTER
Dr. Bill Rice, DC, LAc, DCBCN 4360 Northlake Blvd., 2nd Floor Palm Beach Gardens, 33410 561-439-6644 • Healthy-Answers.com Experience Feeling Great! Dr. Rice – a wholistic physician serving patients since 1977 using Acupuncture, Kinesiology, Gentle Chiropractic care and Nutritional Counseling. We L i s t e n • We C a r e We Get Results.
ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE THE HEALING CENTER FOR ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 16244 S. Military Trail Suite 120 Delray Beach FL 33484 phone:561-498-1414 www.drelishaomd.com doctoresther@att.net
Dr. Esther Elisha, AP is a Hadassah Medical School graduate MD practicing alternative medicine. *Acupuncture *Homeopathy *Holistic Therapy *Tailored Wellness Programs *Pain Management *General Health Enhancement We accept all major insurance companies. Call to see if your’s covers acupuncture!
Climate change is a terrible problem, and it absolutely needs to be solved. It deserves to be a huge priority. ~Bill Gates 46
Palm Beach Edition
napalmbeach.com
ERIN SCHLOYER, CT, LMT SPA LAVAGE
5458 Town Center Rd, Suite 26 Boca Raton, FL 33486 Spalavage.com • erin@spalavage.com 561.617.0607 Spa Lavage is Boca’s premier colon hydrotherapy spa. Research studies suggest that a healthy colon promotes happiness. The atmosphere of Spa Lavage is one of tranquility and cleanliness. It features Grace, an open system, Class II medical device. Grace is similar in design to the Libbe and Angel of Water. The device features a thin, sterile, single-use nozzle and has a flow controller that can adjust the stream of water to provide a gentle and relaxing experience. Lic. MM34363, MA78533
JOHN V. TERRUSA, L.C.T. L.M.T. Colon Care-since 1985 Tequesta / 561-745-9170 Lic #MA0006248 / Lic # MM27361
90% of all sickness starts in the colon. Detoxification center specializing in gentle, caring combination of colonics, massage, and energy work for mind, body and spirit. Disposable speculums & filtered systems. Only registered hydroenterologist in FL-1 of 26 members of American Hydroenterology Association. Ionized Footbath.
CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY EILEEN YOCHEVED HANDE, BS, MA, LMT (SINCE 1993) The Massage Room at Back in Balance 7035 Beracasa Way, Ste 104 Boca Raton, FL 33433 www.bodymassageandbeyond.com 561-715-6185
Alternative Pain Management and Advanced Massage Therapies *Upledger Certified CranioSacral Therapy *Deep Tissue Massage *Reiki Master, Reflexology *Electro-Therapy Point Stim Certified (ETPS). I have developed innovative approaches to Pain Relief through the integration of these Heaing Therapies for the treatment of: Car Accident Injuries, Headaches, TMJ, Stress, Sciatica, Neck and Back pain, Plantar Fasciitis, post surgical stiffness. Even Doctors have become my patients!! MA 14975; MM 10999
DAY RETREATS THERMAE RETREAT DELRAY
Delray 205 NE 5th Terrace Delray Beach, Florida 33444 561-332-5883 www.thermaeretreat.com Thermae Retreat Delray ~ An Organic, Wellness Retreat offering Finnish and Infrared Saunas, Organic Skincare, Sa cred Body Work, Custom Massage, Holistic Healing, Meditation. Sauna Memberships available.
DENTAL HEALTH THE INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR DENTAL EXCELLENCE Yolanda Cintron, DMD 2021 East Commercial Blvd., Suite 208 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 954-938-4599 • GoNaturalDentistry.com
All phases of dentistry for optimum health, holistic, bio-compatible dentistry. • Sedation dentistry • Removing of toxic metals • Replacing them with biocompatible materials • Laser dentistry for painless surgeries & extractions • Zirconia/ceramic implants • Natural bone augmentation / Plasma Rich Growth Factor • Oral DNA Testing • Add gums to receding gums
DOULA SOUL INSPIRED WELLNESS, HOLISTIC BIRTH CARE
Brooke Sternberg BD, APD, CLC, RMT 561-403-2486 SoulInspiredWellness.co Offering a holistic approach to childbirth with continuous labor support and ayurvedic postpartum care to cultivate a deep connection between your mind, body, and baby.
FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE HOLISTIC PSYCHIATRIST MADELEINE M CASTELLANOS, MD
Functional Medicine / Holistic Psychiatrist 4800 N Fed Hwy Boca Raton, FL 33431 917.454.8444 * thebodymindmd.com Western medicine would have you believe that medications will “cure” what ails you. I believe that the truth to your health starts with giving your body what it really needs to create health. Let me help you explore what imbalances are creating your symptoms, which toxins are causing dysfunctions in your system, and how to correct these to reverse and prevent “dis”ease. Fatigue, sleep issues, memory problems & dementia, mood changes, hormones, and disease prevention.
FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE STUART ZOLL, DOM
Functional Medicine 10001 SW 2nd ave Boca Raton, FL 33432 561-866-3468 • www.thezollcenter.com I help people to restore their health, by treating the root cause, we focus on healing digestion, improving brain function, identifying inflammatory responses and auto immune triggers, nutrient deficiencies, lifestyle factors, toxins, and genetic factors. We not only treat, we prevent and solve many chronic conditions, fatigue, difficulty losing weight, hormones, digestive disorders, auto immune diseases and infertility. Functional Medicine is Holistic Medicine for modern times. We use a holistic approach nutrition, personalized food plans, lifestyle changes, medical testing, with conventional medicine, and natural therapies. Call for a free phone consultation 561-8663468. Office hours also available once a week in Miami.
MERNA MATILSKY, M.D.
Board Certified Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine and Family Medicine 2900 N. Military Trail, Suite 245 Boca Raton, FL 33431 561-994-2007 • www.bocamed.com www.facebook.com/bocaimaginewellness * Functional and Integrative Medicine * Age Management Medicine * Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy * Healthy Lifestyle Management * Weight Loss Programs Call 561/994-2007 to attend a free seminar on the Solution to Imbalanced Hormones.
HOLISTIC HAIR SALON JULI EDWARDS
Master Holistic Hairstylist and Feng Shui Consultant, and owner of: Healthy Life Salon & Organic Wine Bar 561-891-7527 • www.HLSalon.com 203 S. E. 1st Ave., Boca Raton, FL 33432 Hair color specialist using pure leaping bunny certified Henna and ammonia free hair color, precision cuts, vegan gloss, organic facials, mani, pedi Small quaint two station salon & day spa with personalized service, organic wine, and organic herbal teas!
GLISTEN ORGANIC SALON
14545 S. Military Trail Delray Beach, Fl 33484 Phenix Salon Suites Suite 102 Nw Corner Atlantic Ave/ Military 561-767-0371 • glistensalon.com glistenorganic@gmail.com “ Where nature and beauty meet” A hidden jewel in the heart of Central Delray. Come and relax in the serene, private environment while receiving the finest in organic and conventional services and products. Let years of experience and professionalism guide you to Delrays First and Best Organic Salon. Celebrating 12 years.
HOLISTIC HAIR SALON IBANA VILLASENOR
HAIR HOLISTIC Master holistic hair stylist 141 NW 20th St. Ste. B7, Boca Raton, FL www.HairHolistic.com HairHolistic@gmail.com • 561-372-5354 Hair services & products with a truly holistic approach! Ecofriendly lasting hair dyes: chemical free Henna + botanical colors, digital scalp-hair: analysis, detox & jet rejuvenation: holistic-vegan services for scalp hair loss, dandruff, rosacea, psoriasis. Formaldehyde-free keratine. Complimentary consultation. Visit our new location!
HOLISTIC VETERINARIAN HEALING HEART
HEALING HEART Nancy A. Keller, DVM, CVH, CVA, CVC 222 W. Boynton Beach Blvd. Boynton Beach, FL 33435 561-740-1313 FAX 561-740-0819 Integration of Ancient Wisdom and Modern Medicine. Holistic Veterinary Care for our animal friends. By appointment only.
HYPNOSIS QUANTUM HEALING DISCOVERIES Jill Avery, Quantum Healing Hypnosis Practitioner 561-305-3236 QuantumantumHealingDiscoveries.com
The subconscious mind controls 95% of our lives. By reprograming the subconscious mind, and removing negative beliefs, you can begin to live to your full potential. ~ Quantum Healing Hypnosis and Regression Practitioner • Kundalini Yoga/Meditation Instructor • Beyond Quantum Healing Practitioner.
INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE 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.
April 2020 47
INTERNAL MEDICINE AND HOLISTIC HEALTH DELIA WEISS MD & WELLNESS
Internal Medicine Primary Care - Holistic Health 2828 South Seacrest Blvd., Suite 208 Boynton Beach, FL 33435 (561) 243–8783 • DeliaWeissMD.com NEW OFFICE LOCATION FEB. 1, 2020. Located right across the street from Bethesda East Hospital. Acute and chronic illness treated; Nutrition; Weight; Supplement consults; Metabolism; Thyroid; Digestion; Fatigue, energy; Healthy aging; Blood vessel health; Avoid stroke, heart disease, cancer. Wellness screening. Experienced 20+ years, expert care, excellent results, supportive environment. We listen to you and focus on your concerns. We get to know you, we treat the whole person using a expert scientific approach, extensive clinical experience, plus natural therapies. Accepting: Most Major Insurances, Medicare, Direct pay. We are glad to assist you. HOME VISITS: For homebound Medicare Patients. Call or Text: Tel. (561) 243 – 8783 Online inquiries, appointment requests: DELIAWEISSMD.com
INTUITIVE HEALER/HYPNOIST
LIFE COACH LAURA NORMAN INSPIRED LIFE COACHING AND HOLISTIC REFLEXOLOGY Delray Beach • New York City • The Berkshires 561-272-1220 • 212-532-4404 • 413-854-2615 www.lauranorman.com Laura created Inspired Life Coaching to empower you to: • Release old patterns that no longer serve you • Own your power • Get clear about your goals and priorities regarding relationships, career, prosperity, health and nutrition • Re-discover your greatness • Allow, embrace and manifest the life you desire Experience a unique blend of tools for your mind, body and spirit, including: • Guided imagery and visualization • The power of conscious language • Breath work with Aromatherapy
• Law of Attraction • Love, Forgiveness and Gratitude • Laura Norman Holistic Reflexology Claim your right to live an extraordinary life!
LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE & THERAPY
JANE GRAY FORD 561-827-3319 • janegrayford.com ENERGY ENERGY ENERGY Healing starts and ends in the energy field of the body. Over time blockages occur in the the physical body through karmic, genetic or experiences in this lifetime. This may go on for years creating pain, discomfort and disease in the body. Medically the body is treated and the symptoms go into remission. BUT...the problem may still exist in the energy/auric field.! When this is addressed, the healing is completed. Jane Gray Ford for over 20 years has served the community by releasing the causes of disease through Hypnosis or through an Intuitive understanding of energy frequencies. After experiencing a disease or trauma such as cancer, it is critical that the energy in the auric field be rebalanced.
BEVERLY DOWDLE, LMT, LLCC
FL Lic#MA6733 Advanced Lymphatic Therapy™ The Therapeutic Alternative 301 Camino Gardens Blvd.,Ste.102 Boca Raton ~ 561-392-3340 www.TheTherapeuticAlternative.com Beverly is a Certified Lymphatic Specialist with over 27 years experience. See and feel the results; glowing skin, reduced swelling/ puffiness, improved immune function and better digestion. Decreases post-workout and post-surgical recovery time.
MEDITATION SCIENCE OF SPIRITUALITY www.lovetomeditate.org English (561) 715-3996 ~ Dave Espanol (954) 646-1715 ~ Nestor
If you want more than just stress relief and relaxation, meditation on the Inner Light could be what you have been searching for. Join us for weekly meetings focused on spirituality and meditation. No charge, no donations.
ORTHO-BIONOMY® YINI PEREL, LMT
FL Lic# MA24690 Ortho-Bionomy The Therapeutic Alternative 301 Camino Gardens Blvd., Ste.102 Boca Raton ~ 561-392-3340 www.TheTherapeuticAlternative.com Ortho-Bionomy is a gentle form of bodywork that reduces tension and discomfort. It works without being uncomfortable in the process. It is excellent for anyone seeking relief from pain, improved range of motion, increased flexibility, and improved postural alignment. Yini is a Licensed Massage Therapist and is certified as a Practitioner of Ortho-Bionomy by the Society of OrthoBionomy, International®. Ortho-Bionomy® is a registered trademark of the Society of Ortho-Bionomy International, Inc. ® and is used with permission.
REFLEXOLOGY LAURA NORMAN HOLISTIC REFLEXOLOGY Delray Beach • New York City • The Berkshires 561-272-1220 • 212-532-4404 • 413-854-2615 www.lauranorman.com Visit world-renowned expert Laura Norman and her experienced associates and enjoy private sessions in Holistic Reflexology and Inspired Life CoachingSto re-duce your stress, increase your energy, improve your health and love your life! Read Laura’s best-selling book, FEET FIRST: A Guide to Foot Reflexology and practice with one of our Instructional Foot, Hand and Face Reflexology DVDs with Laura’s Reflexology maps, her new Laura Norman Foot • Hand • Face Aromatherapy line and Laura’s other unique wellness products. Call or visit us online to register for one of our: • Holistic Reflexology and Inspired Life Coaching Sessions • Free Introduction to Laura Norman Reflexology Training Webinar • Holistic Reflexology Certification Training Programs • Foot • Hand • Face Therapy Products Claim your right to live an extraordinary life!
48
Palm Beach Edition
napalmbeach.com
REIKI DEENA ELMORE
LMT, Reiki Master/Teacher Integrated Therapies 561-271-2651 / www.deenaelmore.com Lic #MA45730 Personalized intuitive sessions integrating massage, Reiki, cranio sacral work, Chakra Rebooting, Angel Therapy & channeling, Lifeline technique, and Bach Flower remedies. These therapies assist to awaken each individuals’ own inner wisdom and healing abilities! Deeply relaxing and transforming! Over 25 years of teaching experience, Reiki Master since 1999. Ongoing Reiki classes, now offering Reiki Level 1 for 7 hours of CEU’s for Massage therapists. (NCBTMB certified) Reiki Healing/Sharing circles monthly. Visit website for details.
SPIRITUAL ADVISOR SARAHSPIRITUAL®
4047 Okeechobee Blvd, Suite 129 Tree of Life Plaza West Palm Beach FL 33409 561-682-0955 SarahSpiritual.com SarahSpiritual: spiritual advisor, radio personality, transformational coach, energy healer, musical messenger. Sarah is available for inperson, phone and Skype readings at her Expedito Enlightenment Center in West Palm Beach. SarahSpiritual empowers and transforms through Spirit-channeled classes and training programs. Sarah is a Featured Performer and Keynote Speaker. SarahSpiritual is the host of "Spiritually Speaking with Sarah®" and has been live on-air since 2009. Listen on WWNN 1470 AM and 95.3 FM in South Florida and nationally on iHeart Radio Wednesdays 5 – 8 PM Eastern. Watch SarahSpiritual on Facebook Live and YouTube.
SPIRITUAL BOOKSTORE
SPROUTS GOT SPROUTS?
8420 Resource Road Riviera Beach, Florida 33404 www.GotSprouts.com E-mail Info@GotSprouts.com 561-689-9464 Purveyors of Quality Wheatgrass, Sprouts, Juicers, Seed and Supplies. We supply Juice bars, Restaurants, Green Markets, Grocery Stores and The General Public with Healthy Sprouts! We Ship and Deliver.
CONSCIOUS TREE TRIMMING WOODY’S CREW TREE AND LANDSCAPE 561.325.8917 Woodystreecrew@gmail.com www.woodystreecrew.com
Experienced, Licensed and Insured. ISA Certified Arborist Techniques Used. Trees Big or Small We Do Them All! CONSCIOUS TREE TRIMMING
WELLNESS CENTER
Experienced, Licensed and Insured • ISA Certified Arborist
STEM CELL PATCH HEALTH AND HARMONY
Susan Forma 561-929-1627 SusanForma1@gmail.com Lifewave.com/HealthAndHarmony A non-transdermal patch which activates your own Stem Cells. Dramatic Pain Relief, Increased Energy, Mental Clarity, Improved Sleep, Enhanced Skin Appearance, Improved Sports Performance. Contact me for samples.
TANTRA / SACRED SEXUALITY LOURDES STARSHOWER www.tantrahealerflorida.com lourdestantra@gmail.com 561-843-1261
Trees Big or Small - We Do Them All!
COMMUNICATING ENERGY WELLNESS CENTER
370 W. Camino Gardens Blvd, Suite 112 Boca Raton, FL 33432 561-212-6862 www.communicatingenergyinstitute.com Colleen A. Haney, M. Ed., Integrative Energy Therapist Individual sessions, classes, meditations, drumming circle, women’s groups and more. Eden Energy Medicine, Healing Touch, EFT, Nutripuncture, Peace through Surgery Program, Spiritual Counseling, Intuitive readings. Full spectrum integrative support and nurturing. Know your personal energy body’s needs and have the tools to thrive! Free 30 min Lunchtime meditation every Monday at 12:00 noon. Call in and join a group of like minds from all over the world to hold Divine Love, peace and health. Facilitated by Colleen Haney, For details: bocacolleen@aol.com.
Sacred Sexuality Coach, Clairvoyant Energy Healer, Clinical Hypnotherapist, Relationship Counselor, Tantra Practitioner Certification Provider. I specialize is healing and awakening orgasmic pleasure, emotional intimacy, selflove, sexual/spiritual wholeness and personal power.
THE CRYSTAL GARDEN 2610 North Federal Highway Boynton Beach, FL 561-369-2836 www.thecrystalgarden.com
A unique gift store, book store and spiritual center with more than 50 events a month. Check the calendar and website for listings.
SPIRITUAL CENTER AND ORGANIC TEA LOUNGE MY FLORA AURA
Daily Classes,Unique Gift shop & Free Organic tea Tasting 26 SE 4th street, East Boca Raton, FL Jolie DeMarco / 561-901-5808 JolieMyFloraAura@aol.com www.MyFloraAura.com Please take a look at our web-site to see what events we offer this month. We have so many fun classes to attend. Floral designing, Channeling sessions,Master-Minds,Reiki, Meditation circles, Tea Parties and More! Stop in to say Hi, browse the store...or have a relaxing cup of Organic tea.
April 2020 49
Seven years without a cold?
had colds going round and round, but not me.” Some users say it also helps with sinuses. Attorney Donna Blight had a 2-day sinus headache. When her CopperZap arrived, she tried it. “I am shocked!” she said. “My head cleared, no more headache, no more congestion.” Some users say copper stops nighttime stuffiness if used just before cientists recently discovered bed. One man said, “Best sleep I’ve had time. He hasn’t had a single cold for 7 a way to kill viruses and in years.” years since. bacteria. Copper can also stop flu if used early He asked relatives and friends to try Now thousands of people are using it and for several days. Lab technicians it. They said it worked for them, too, so to stop colds and flu. placed 25 million live flu viruses on a he patented CopperZap™ and put it on Colds start CopperZap. No viruses were found alive the market. when cold viruses soon after. Soon hundreds get in your nose. Dr. Bill Keevil led one of the teams of people had Viruses multiply confirming the discovery. He placed tried it and given fast. If you don’t millions of disease germs on copper. feedback. Nearly stop them early, “They started to die literally as soon as 100% said the they spread and copper stops colds if they touched the surface,” he said. cause misery. People have even used copper on used within 3 hours In hundreds cold sores and say it can completely after the first sign. of studies, EPA prevent outbreaks. Even up to 2 New research: Copper stops colds if used early. and university The handle is days, if they still researchers have confirmed that viruses curved and finely get the cold it is milder than usual and and bacteria die almost instantly when textured to improve they feel better. touched by copper. contact. It kills germs Users wrote things like, “It stopped That’s why ancient Greeks and picked up on fingers my cold right away,” and “Is it Egyptians used copper to purify water and hands to protect supposed to work that fast?” and heal wounds. They didn’t know you and your family. “What a wonderful thing,” wrote about microbes, but now we do. Copper even kills Physician’s Assistant Julie. “No more Dr. Bill Keevil: Copper quickly kills deadly germs that Scientists say the high conductance colds for me!” cold viruses. of copper disrupts the electrical balance have become resistant Pat McAllister, 70, received one in a microbe cell and destroys the cell in to antibiotics. If you are near sick for Christmas and called it “one of the seconds. best presents ever. This little jewel really people, a moment of handling it may Tests by the EPA (Environmental keep serious infection away. It may even works.” Protection Agency) show germs die save a life. Now thousands of users have simply fast on copper. So some hospitals tried The EPA says copper still works stopped getting colds. copper for touch surfaces like faucets even when tarnished. It kills hundreds of People often use CopperZap and doorknobs. This cut the spread of preventively. Frequent flier Karen Gauci different disease germs so it can prevent MRSA and other illnesses by over half, serious or even fatal illness. used to get colds after crowded flights. and saved lives. CopperZap is made in America of Though skeptical, she tried it several The strong scientific evidence gave pure copper. It has a 90-day full money times a day on travel days for 2 months. inventor Doug Cornell an idea. When back guarantee. It is $69.95. “Sixteen flights and not a sniffle!” she he felt a cold about to start he fashioned Get $10 off each CopperZap with exclaimed. a smooth copper probe and rubbed it code NATA19. Businesswoman Rosaleen says when Go to www.CopperZap.com or call gently in his nose for 60 seconds. people are sick around her she uses “It worked!” he exclaimed. “The cold CopperZap morning and night. “It saved toll-free 1-888-411-6114. Buy once, use forever. never got going.” It worked again every me last holidays,” she said. “The kids ADVERTORIAL
New device stops cold and flu
S
50
Palm Beach Edition
napalmbeach.com
GROW YOUR OWN
BUSINESS Publish a Natural Awakenings Magazine CHANNEL YOUR PROFESSIONAL SKILL SETS AND BUILD YOUR OWN BUSINESS THAT EMPOWERS YOU TO BE AN INFLUENCER IN YOUR COMMUNITY. Natural Awakenings is a franchise family of 65+ healthy living magazines, celebrating 26 years of publishing! This rewarding home-based franchise opportunity provides training and ongoing support, following an established and proven business model. EE FR
HEALTHY
LIVING
HEALTHY
PLANET
To learn more information and current franchise availability, visit or call:
239-530-1377 GOING MINIMAL Families Trade Clutter for Calm
Conscious Fathering
Knowing Ourselves Comes First
BRAIN SAVERS
Strategies to Prevent Dementia
June 2019Location-Edition | Location-Edition | NaturalAwakenings.com | NaturalAwakeningsMag.com
NaturalAwakenings.com/Franchise
Phenomenal Monthly Circulation Growth since 1994. Now with 3 million monthly readers in: Alabama (1) Gulf Coast AL/MS* Arizona (2) Phoenix Tucson California (1) San Diego Colorado (1) Denver Connecticut (3) FairďŹ eld County/ Housatonic Valley* Hartford New Haven/Middlesex District of Columbia (1) Washington Florida (12) Daytona/Volusia/Flagler Ft. Lauderdale Jacksonville/St. Augustine Miami & Florida Keys Naples/Ft. Myers Northwest FL Ocala/Gainesville FL Orlando Palm Beach County Sarasota Space & Treasure Coast Tampa Bay Georgia (1) Atlanta Idaho (1) Boise/Southern ID Illinois (1) Chicago Indiana (1) Indianapolis* Louisiana (1) Lafayette Massachusetts (1) Boston* Michigan (4) East MI Greater Ann Arbor Detroit/Wayne & Monroe Cos. Western MI Minnesota (1) Minneapolis/St. Paul
New Jersey (6) Central NJ Hudson County Monmouth/Ocean Counties North NJ North Central NJ South NJ New Mexico (1) Albuquerque/Santa Fe New York (5) Albany Hudson Valley West Long Island New York City Westchester/Putnam/ Dutchess Counties North Carolina (2) Charlotte Wilmington/SE NC Oklahoma (1) Oklahoma City Oregon (1) Portland Pennsylvania (7) Bucks/Montgomery Cos. Lancaster/Berks Cos. Lehigh Valley Philadelphia Pittsburgh South Central PA Rhode Island (1) Providence South Carolina (3) Charleston Columbia Greenville* Texas (3) Austin Dallas Houston Virginia (1) Richmond Washington (2) Inland NW/Spokane Seattle Wisconsin (1) Milwaukee*
Puerto Rico (1)
*Existing magazines for sale
April 2020 51
CAVINOL® Booster
A unique blend of Terpenes & Cannabinoids that may increase Potency and Efficacy of Hemp CBD Extracts
Get Healthy – Not HIGH!™
PURE • STRONG • LEGAL YES! THERE IS A DIFFERENCE!
Proven Premium Hemp CBD Synergies
Try The “Real Deal!” Call 800-334-1236 for Free Complete Product Descriptions, Discounts & More
Cavinol® Booster CBD!! Tinctures & Oral Syringes! PURE • STRONG • LEGAL
Keeps your immune system strong. Help fight viruses with the “old reliable” Virasyl®.
Keep your immune system healthy, Especially now!
Spring Specials! Products/Protocols Cavinol® Infused Shampoo! On Sale! 25% off
Cavinol® Infused Massage Lotion, Creme, Oil, Emulsion! On Sale! 25% off CBD Infused Salve! Topical Application #1 last 2 years On Sale! 25% off
Coming Soon Sun care & Skin care Line! Infused with Cavinol®!
Scan Here to go to our website for more information!
Sunshine Global Health Introduces Video Voice! Videos on our Website!
Call us for free information & protocol combinations for wellbeing Key Distribution Centers Near You!
Virasyl® Mineral Support #1 last 10 years A Full Spectrum Mineral Supplement with a blend of Shilajat & Fulvic Acid.
Join Sunshine Club!
FREE
Join at NO CHARGE for free trial, Samples, Product Discounts, Protocol Suggestions, Brochures & Dosage Suggestions - Store Locations & More
Call 1-800-334-1236
for free samples & More information
Why is Sunshine Global “The Real Deal”? Sunshine Global Health is the Real Deal because of 5 years of Satisfied Customers,
World Wide Clinical Research & State-of-the-Art In-House Laboratory.
LEARN MORE!
Greenlands Variety Stores 561-921-4238
Check out our websites below for more information & to hear some amazing stories from our Clinical Studies!
Sunshine Global Health Florida State License # 2020-N-1841621
www.SunshineGlobalHealth.com www.SunshineGlobalWellness.com
Available at over 150,000 Locations in All 50 States and 40 countries
ISO Certified Lab Tested • New Retrax™ Extraction Process • U.S. Government Patent #6,630,507
800-334-1236 • 833-334-1236 www.SunshineGlobalHealth.com *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
